Clay County High School Alumni Obituaries

Ronald Eugene Simon 96 of Columbus formerly of Minford went to be with the Lord on Monday December 15 2025 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor in Columbus. He was born in Scioto County on November 22 1929 to the late Henry and Bertha Simon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wif...

Elaziah Rozinae Brown Ra was born February 10 1998 in Elkhart Indiana. She graduated from Clay High School in 2016 where she played the violin in the orchestra and was a member of the soccer team. She had a love for art especially painting and photography. Ra attended Indiana University of Indianapo...

With deep love and gratitude we remember Judy Perry whose kindness and generosity touched everyone she met. Judy K. Perry was born on May 2nd 1955 in Oregon Ohio she lived most of her adult life in Seven Hills Ohio and passed away on December 2nd 2025 at the age of 70. Judy is the loving wife of Rob...

Steven Eugene Lindsey, born August 24, 1964, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Mabel Bell Brock of Jefferson County, Kentucky.Steven attended Henry Clay School, completing his education through the 10th grade. He later made his home in Owensboro, Kentucky, where he b...

Fred Millard Maxwell of Whitwell TN passed away in peace at his home on December 25 2025 at 79 years of age. Fred was born in Chattanooga TN at Erlanger hospital on September 26 1946 to Clarence E. Helen L. Maxwell. As a child he was enrolled at H. Clay Evans grammar school finishing at Hemlock ele...

Dorothy Ann Sizemore Hanshaw 92 of Cottageville WV Evergreen Hills Community went to be with her Lord on November 18 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 2 1933 in Clay WV a daughter of the late Richard Theodore Sizemore Sr. and Virgie Lee Mullins Sizemore. In addition to h...

Harold Lee Doc Conley age 96 of Baraboo Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday December 20 2025 with his son Patrick and daughterinlaw Kendra present. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday December 29 2025 at 1130 a.m. at St. Cecilias Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells with Fr. Luke Powers cel...

Lawrence Henry Underwood, 101, was born in Washington, DC on June 3, 1924 at Sibley Hospital to Elva Viola Fink Underwood and Percy Horton Underwood. He passed away from pneumonia on January 9, 2026.He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather (Pa-paw), church member, small business ...

Paula Kathryn Elkins 81 of Jacksonville Illinois died Monday December 22 2025 at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. Paula is survived by her daughters Kathryn David Beauchamp of Green Castle MO and Jillian Robert Janes of Meredosia grandchildren Lauren Shane Little of Virginia Erin Beauchamp and ...

Bradley Shea Dunn age 42 Lexington passed away on Thursday November 20 2025 at his home. Born September 22 1983 in Harrodsburg he was the son of Dorothy Dot Lee Dunn Hart of White Hall Arkansas. He attended Henry Clay High School graduated from Burgin High School in 2001 and then received his BA Deg...

John Paul VanMele 83 of Granger Indiana passed away on Friday January 9 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 19 1942 in South Bend Indiana to the late Joseph and Kathleen Pinter VanMele. On January 18 1964 he married Janice Kathleen Cooper in St. Patricks Catholic Church. John is su...

Michael Robert Mike Toothman age 68 of Mannington WV passed away Friday December 5 2025 at Morgantown Heights of Journey Nursing Home. He was born June 7 1957 in Fairmont WV a son of the late Virgil Bud Toothman and Rose Miller Toothman. He is survived by his daughter Trista Vereen of Rachel and hi...

Funeral services for Mr. Kennon Warren Whaley Sr., age 61, will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland at 2:00pm with visitation from noon to 2:00 pm. Bro. Richie Farrow will officiate, and burial will follow in the Clay County Memory Gardens.Kennon graduated from ...

Memorial Services for Mr. Arthur Wayne Gentry, age 77 of Ashland, will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland at 6:00 P.M. with Rev. Bruce Willis officiating. The public visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. until service time. A private interment at the Ashland City ...

It is with heartfelt sympathy that weannounce the earthly transition of Minister Fannie Mae Griffin Bishop of Ashland who went from labor to reward on Thursday November 20 2025 at the age of 71. Please keep her family and our staff in your prayers. Fannie was born on January 10 1954 to the late Robe...

George was born on March 19 1956 in Aberdeen Maryland to parents George R. and Violet M. Welch Pariseau. George graduated Henry Clay High School in Lexington Kentucky. He earned an Associates Degree from Lexington Technical Institute in Electronics Technology and a Bachelors Degree from UT at Dallas...