Obituaries in Ashland, KY

David Allan Rigsby, of Flatwoods, went to his heavenly reward on Sunday, January25, 2026, at the UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, leaving behind a legacy of faith and friendship.David was born on February 1, 1971, in Ashland to Steve Rigsby and Beverly Lively Rigsby Daniels.David loved...

Willard Randall “Randy” Castle, 65, of Ashland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.Randy was born on November 30, 1960, to the late Willard and Mary McCowan Castle, shaping his journey and values that touched many live...

Kenneth Allen Clair, 68, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.Kenny was born May 21, 1957, in Ashland to the late George and Elizabeth Bays Clair.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mickey Clair.Kenny spent his career ...

Paul Edward Weis III, 42, of Ashland, loving husband of Jill Caskey Weis, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, in Lexington, KY.Paul was born May 8, 1983, in Ashland, KY, to Deborah Myers Weis and the late Paul Edward Weis, Jr.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by b...

Billy Elwood Doolin, 86, of Westwood, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side, Wednesday evening, December 10, 2025.Elwood was born June 2, 1939, in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late Ellis Doolin, Sr., and the late Rhoda Craft Doolin.Elwood was a dedicated professional, retiring ...

Gregory Allen Carney, 67, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2025.Greg was born May 21, 1958, in Ashland, KY, to Judith Gillian Lynch of Ashland, KY, and the late James Leland Carney.In addition to his father, Greg was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Lynn Lynch Taylor.Gr...

Mary Margaret Bowen Ramey Williams, 95, of Fellsmere, Florida, formerly of Ashland, passed away Friday, December 5th, at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida.Mary was born March 9, 1930, in Paintsville, Kentucky, to the late John Henry Bowen Sr. and Silvie Pearl Branham Bowe...

Ellis Patton Hetzer, the one and only “Pat,” entered the perfect beyond of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 21, 2025, following a short illness and transitory journey through UK Kings Daughters Medical Center. He left us to meet his forevermore sweetheart, “Doe,” and angling buddies at the b...

Charles L. Blackburn, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2025, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Facility.Charlie was born on January 11, 1937, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, to the late Russell Blackburn and Karl Scott Blackburn.In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in de...

Margaret Webb Tackett, 80, of Westwood, passed away peacefully Monday morning at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center following a brief illness.Margaret was born February 24, 1945, in Boyd County, Kentucky, to the late George William “Bill” Tackett and Elizabeth Josephine “Betty Jo” Showalter Tackett.She dedi...

Russell Wayne Simpkins, 57, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.Russell was born on February 20, 1968, in Ashland to the late Loretta Savage Simpkins.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Helem and a brother Terry Simpkins.He leaves behind a brothe...

Judith Mulvaney Branham, 82, of Catlettsburg, passed away Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the unwavering love and support of her family.Judith was born on October 27, 1943, in Los Angeles County, California, to the late Harry Joseph Mulvaney, SR., and Estel Beatrice L...