She departed this life, filled with loving family on February 22, 2023. A brother, John L. Nelson of Waterloo, Ohio. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 23rd, at 1:00 PM with visitation from 11:00-1:00 at the First Baptist Church of Russell by Pastor Ken Gowin. Ret. Contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to Pollard Baptist Church (Olive's church) 444 Blackburn Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41102. Nieda was a 1957 graduate of Paintsville High School and a 1960 graduate of Norton Memorial Infirmary School of Nursing where she was President of her Senior Class. Funeral services will be, Friday, March 21st at 2:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Dennis Miles. Janet L. White, 75, of Catlettsburg, KY, wife of Paul White, died Wednesday afternoon at Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. 2 grandchildren, Carter Layne Moore and Whitney Whittaker and a great grandson, Addyson Schrann. Mike leaves behind his faithful, loving wife and best friend of 52 years, Dorothy 'Dottie' McGuire Barber. Private Graveside Serv.. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4th, at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Myron Stephens. She was born May 11, 1922 in Chandlersville, KY, a daughter of late Francis Elcanah and Carrie Ramey Daniels. Surviving include a son, Charles 'Buzz' McDowell and wife Marge of Ashland, Kentucky. 2 sisters Rae and Kay Thompson of Ashland, Kentucky, 8 grandchildren, Denise and Brian Miller, Valerie and Todd Cumpston, Tina and Lennie Isaacs, Tracy and Chris Porter, Shawn and Tina McDowell, Kim and Micah Hicks, Rusty VanHoose, and Chas VanHoose. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg by Pastor Stan Williams. Betty was also privileged to have been cared for by the staff of Oakmont Manor, she considered all of them her family. Visitation is Monday, April 7th, from 6 - 8 pm. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Russell, Kentucky, where Stephanie and Kylie attended. On Friday March 3, 2023 a band of angels were dispatched from the throne room of Heaven, to a room at Riverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to escort home one of their soldiers here on Eart , Oliver Welch, age 81, of River died Tuesday February 28, 2023 at Pikeville Medical Center. A celebration of Karyn's life will follow at 6:00 PM at the Christian, Faith Outreach in Ashland, Kentucky. She was an avid gardener and took advantage of every sunny day to tend to her flowers and yard gardening. 2 daughters, Phyllis Withrow and husband Dave of Ashland, and Janet Rakes of Ashland. He is survived by his daughter, Leisa Fowler-Sheridan, son-in-law Patrick, and two grandchildren, Julian and Madeline; a brother, J.C. and two sisters, Jo Blair and Donna Ellenberg. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 2nd at 11:00 AM at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens by Pastor Tom Keelin. Paul was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Enid Fisher Holbrook, a son, Paul James Holbrook, and a brother, James Holbrook. Vernon, IN, Pamela Long (Henry) of Sitka, KY and Teressa Vickers of Zephyrhills, FL and by several nieces and nephews. Mary will be buried at the Hutchinson Cemetery between her two infant children. Burial will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in London, with military rites. She is survived by 2 sons, George Thurman Justice and wife Betsy of Swansea, Illinois, and Charles Justice, Jr. and wife Cindy of Cross Lanes, West Virginia. Perry was a former Director of the Westwood Boys Club where he coached football. Bobby Gene Watts, 81, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of 61 years of Ruth Jean McDowell Watts, died peacefully, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Kings Daughters Medical Center. Funeral services will be Friday, April 17th, at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Rev. Burial will be in the Hutchinson Cemetery. Harry will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was also a talented musician and loved to entertain. Drennen Clark 'D.C.' Military Rights will be conferred Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Greenup County, Kentucky. Bob was born December 29, 1933 at Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Grover and Lillian Thornsbury Hatfield. Drennen Clark 'D.C.' Erline was born April 4, 1932 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Gaylord and Naomi Conway White. She was a member of the 1st Methodist Church of Ashland and attended Little Jewell Regular Baptist Church. Graveside Services will be Wednesday, January 26th at 1:00 PM at Dixon Cemetery by pastor Mike Rice. Graveside services will be Monday, December 22nd at 11:00 AM in Dixon Cemetery, Westwood, KY. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East. Michele Meade, and Jeremy Brett Jones. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 or Fairview Baptist Church Building Fund, 2040 Main Street, Ashland, Kentucky 41102. Grandchildren, Rachel and Jason Smith, Beth Jenkins, Erin and Josh Nicholson, Joshua and Jessica Salyers, Katie and Joshua Arnette. Mable Hamilton. Helen was born May 17, 1932 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Charles and Goldia Mae Johnson Unrue. She was a member of South Ashland United Methodist Church, past President of the United Methodist Women Society, past Chairperson of The Circle of Love and member of The Bible Sunday School Class. He is survived by his loving wife, Lovonda McClain Lockhart. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Claim this page . Alice was preceded in death, in addition to her parents by a brother, Steve Bates. Paintsville, KY 41240 U.S.A. 5 great grandchildren, Micayla, Evan, Alison, Evan, and Isabelle. Ora Jean Hill, 62, of Greenup, Kentucky, formerly of Westwood, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Cabell Huntington Hospital following a sudden accident. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 8 PM. Paul loved spending time with his family and attending his childrens sporting events. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4th, at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Myron Stephens. Cordle and her second husband Cecil Stapleton. Surviving include a son and daughter in law, David and Linda Huff of Route 5, Ashland, KY. 3 grandchildren, Julia Huff Smith and husband Bob, Mark David Huff and wife Anita, and Gary Lee Huff and wife Lisa, and 2 precious great grandchildren, Dharla Marie and Elijah Lee Huff. 3 daughters, Becky Rice of Ashland, Kentucky, Michelle Bright of Seattle, Washington, and Melissa Burns of Ashland, Kentucky. 3 sisters, Lynette Speaks (Scott) of Raceland, KY, Lori Miller(George) of Cannonsburg, KY, Lisa Phelps (Robert) of Georgetown, KY, a grandson, Aayden Massie, and a special friend, Pam Shelton. Bill was retired after 32 years of service in the Blast Furnace at AK Steel Corporation. Michael Meade, Michael Dylan Frasure and Logan Adrian Leach. 2 brothers, Marvin and wife Lydia of Cannonsburg, Kentucky and David and wife Judy of Catlettsburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Condolences may be sent @ prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law Ruby Daniels of Ashland, KY and Delores Miller of Willow Run, MI. She was active in the Jesse Stuart Foundation, Art in the Park, and various activities with the Highlands Museum. Surviving in addition to her husband include 2 sons, Stephen Cremeans of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Paul Cremeans and wife Anna of Russell, Kentucky. We are proud to have NEVER offered Chinese caskets to our families who have entrusted us with their loved one. Jim Smedley and Bro. Keith Brian Hall, 58, of Ashland, Kentucky, entered eternal life and went "Out to Lunch" with a smile on Saturday, October 25th at his home, surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held at the family cemetery at Harold, KY, on Friday, January 17 at 11:30 AM. Funeral Services will be Thursday evening, August 29, 2013, at 8:00 PM at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky, by Minister Mark Keene. Cora Jean Newman1931 - 2015Cora Jean Meek Newman, 83, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Tuesday evening, January 6th at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Visitation is Sunday evening from 6 - 9 PM. A new parking lot is underway for Preston Funeral Home.It will be located right next to the funeral home. Mamaw Kitty was of the Freewill Baptist Faith and faithfully attended the 2nd Freewill Baptist Church. Also special friends James Barber, Juanita Gullett, and daughter in law, Rebecca Fields Walker. We offer funeral and memorial services for all faiths. Alice Karen Bates, 62, of Ironton, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at her residence. A service to celebrate his life will be held at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Tuesday, December 10thwith visitation from 11a.m.-1 p.m. and funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Colton Cemetery. He was owner and operator of several local businesses. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of Poage, Lodge #325 F&AM, and was a retired carpenter. If you should have any questions concerning any of the information you may find on our site, please do not hesitate to contact us at 606- 789-3501 or 888-789-3501 or email us at [emailprotected].Our 24 Hour Obituary Telephone Line gives a summary of all funeral services. Jesse was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Judy York Williams and 2 brothers, Vernon and Roger Williams. She was a retired cook with the Ashland School system as well. Mary attended the Little Jewell Old Regular Baptist Church and was retired from the Piece Good Shop. February 3, 2023 (40 years old) View obituary. Hensley and wife Kirbi of Flatwoods, Kentucky. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Brothers, Steven Fields and Kyle Hoose, sister Kristine Fields, niece Angel Hoose, adopted nephew Michael, Gamble, God daughter Angelina Camp and many family and friends who loved her dearly. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. 2 step children, Amanda and Nick Fields of Westwood, Kentucky. Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kelli Wright Lowman in 2008 and his parents, E.B. Preston Family Funeral Home | Funeral service & cemetery in Ashland, Kentucky (606) 325-4946 prestonffh@gmail.com We are a family-owned and operated funeral home, serving Boyd and Greenup county since 2002. In addition to his parents, Azie was preceded in death by his wife of 63 yearsAnna Lee Fyffe Meade; sisters: Dorothy Meade Holbrook, Belle Meade Howard;brothers: Astor Meade, James Lonnie Meade Jr. , daughter-in-law: Carrie JeanWhite Meade; and great-grandchildren: Tanner Drake Leight and Taylor MichaelLeight. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Brother Ricky Adkins. D.C. was born April 19, 1936 in Lewis County, Kentucky, a son of the late Richard T. and Gladys Estep Esham. View obituary. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 23rd, at 1:00 PM with visitation from 11:00-1:00 at the First Baptist Church of Russell by Pastor Ken Gowin. Emmett, or 'June' as he was known to many, was born May 24, 1926 in Boyd County, KY, a son of the late Emmett and Mary Bowling Huff, Sr. June was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his precious wife Inas Hart Huff, whom he shared many happy and blessed years together, a brother; James Edward Huff, and a sister; Rosida Huff Greene. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Ruby was the mother of 2 children, a daughter, Bailey Marie Dillow. A grandson, Joshua Potter, a brother, Emory Slone of Ashland, Kentucky, and a sister Susie W. Blair of Ashland, KY. Constance Blanton Honaker, 69, of Ashland, Kentucky, widow of Jim Honaker, died Wednesday morning at University of Kentucky Albert Chandler Medical Center following an illness since Christmas eve. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Mary Margaret Stevens, 82, of Westwood, Kentucky, died Sunday morning, April 14, 2013 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland with her precious family at her bedside. Surviving are daughters Cora Beth (Eddie) Prichard of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Rachel (Nick) Wyrick of Huntington, W.Va.; sons Michael (Hannah) Vickers of San Antonio, Texas, and James Vickers of Florida; three grandchildren, Samuel Joe Prichard, Skylar Bree Wyrick, and Julian Castro; and life-long friend and cousin Marlene (Paul) Cantrell of Danyleton, Ky. Joe was a caring and generous man, whose final act of kindness was to give of himself through Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates. Trust is certainly their top concern and so they specialize in tradition funerals, basic cremation, grief support, urn selection, and military funeral service services including offering veteran burial flags. Jerry Ray 'Huey Pig' Moore, 63, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Laurie Woodburn Moore, died Monday morning at Community Hospice Care Center following an extended illness. A daughter, Lisa Queen of Lexington, Kentucky, 4 sisters, Carol Martin, Connie Tackett, Donna Dunham, all of Ashland, and Nancy Jarvis of Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death, in addition to his mother, by several brothers and sisters. Mike was known for his storytelling and jokes at the annual McGuire family reunion. Entombment will be in Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 15th at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Ashland, Kentucky. Preston Funeral Home Preston Funeral Home 136 Main St., Paintsville, KY, 41240 Get Directions (606) 789-4212 | theprestonfuneralhome.net 0review Leave a review Send FlowersHow can We Help? Steve Fraley at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. You have chosen us twelve out of the last fourteen years as the Best Funeral Home and for this we are grateful. 2 sisters, Helen Lilly of Goldsboro, North Carolina and Winnie Deck (Gene) of Crab Orchard, West Virginia, and a brother William Farthing (Pinky)of Ocala, Florida. Offer a gift of comfort and beauty to a family suffering from loss. A memorial service will be this evening (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Brother Randy Biggs. He also served in the 202d National Guard Army Band. School and was attending Shawnee State University. Reba was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her loving husband, Charles Justice in 2011. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Louisa, Kentucky. Surviving include 2 sons, James David (Butch) Crum and wife Sheri of Greenup, KY. Rocky Risner and wife Charlotte of Greenup, KY. A daughter, Deborah Kazee of Ironville, KY, 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, James Henry Hughes, 2 sons, James Michael and Gary Hughes, son-in-law Larry Carroll,and a grandson, Aaron Hatfield. Funeral services will be Monday, January 12th at 11:00 AM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Jason Thomas. Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. 7 grandchildren, Phillip Pristas, Kim Knight, James Pristas, Brandon Rhodes, Will Jervis, Shon Jervis, and George Jervis. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Poe Jeffrey Williams, Jr., 67, of Ashland, Kentucky, husband of Ann Hall Williams, went to heaven Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Kings Daughters Medical Center following a 13 year battle with kidney cancer. The caring staff at Preston Funeral Home provide peaceable and well-maintained grounds designed to meet the needs of every family and to commemorate the lives of those buried at the grounds. She was a faithful member of the South Ashland United Methodist Church and was a former employee of the Dairy Cheer in Ashland. Donald Ralph Church, 87, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, December 30th at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. Opal was a homemaker and was a member of the Oak Springs United Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Fairview Baptist Church by Pastor Michael Rice. Tom was born April 12, 1928 in Russell, Kentucky, a son of the late Elmo and Nancy McKenzie Lemaster. Perry Thomas Stevens, 56, of Westwood, husband of Myra Franklin Stevens, died Monday morning, December 29th in Community Hospice Care Center following a 14 year battle from the result of a stroke he suffered on Christmas Day 2000. Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 11:00 AM until service time. Contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. by Fiance Karen Baldwin. Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 am at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, Kentucky, by Pastor Matthew Adams. June was a former Mary Kay representative, a book keeper with Den-Ral Construction and a former manpower employee at Kentucky Power Company and Calgon. Visitation will be from Noon until service time. Jones-Preston Funeral Home 807 South Mayo Trail Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 View Obituary Thursday, March 2, 2023 Burial will be in the Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held this afternoon at Kingsway Church, 311 17th Street, Ashland, KY at 3:00 PM by Brother Randy Vance and Brother Shawn Tarr. If you are considering sending sympathy flowers to a family that has a loved one here}, you can send out funeral bouquets to Preston Funeral Home today. Two daughters, Jean Ann Morton and husband John of Milton, West Virginia, Donna Herndon and husband David, of Ashland, Kentucky. Opal Marie was born August 4, 1961 at Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Robert and Lillie Harr Rigsby. Graveside services will be Tuesday morning, July 1st, at 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, Ohio. Ruby Marie Brown, 21, of Ashland, Kentucky, daughter of George and Nancy Hurley Brown, Jr. of Ashland, Kentucky, died Sunday evening, March 16, 2014. When you are interested in preplanning your burial, you can be sure your legacy will be secured and that you can easily have peace of mind. Contributions may be made in Jesse's memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky 41101. www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/prestonfamilyfuneralhome. Jimmy Webster. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 28th at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Pastor Charlie Rice. Surviving in addition to his father include his wife, Stephanie Brown Spears. Dovie Darnell, 91, of Bellefonte, Kentucky, died peacefully Sunday evening, December 29, 2013, with her daughters at her bedside, at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. Over the years she has been active in her church both at Temple and other churches as Sunday school teacher and pianist with a special emphasis on missions. Betsey was born March 7, 1941, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Emerson and Virginia Layne Hunt. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. A graveside service will be Wednesday, March 26, at 2:00 PM at Rose Hill Burial Park by Brother Tim Holmes. Faye was born August 13, 1923 in Olive Hill, Kentucky,daughter of the late Riley F. and Flo Gooden Pelfrey. Updated Mar 1 . Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Burial will be in the Coalton Cemetery. Mary Jane and her husband raised and exhibited champion Alaskan Malamute's for many years in Summersville. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. We welcome you to our Web Site. Lucille is a member of Temple Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 23rd at 1:00 PM at PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME by Ben and Alisa Klepser. Connie was a member of the Hoods Creek Baptist Church of the 1st Enterprise Association and dearly loved to worship and fellowship with her church family. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Dovie was born August 24, 1922 a daughter of the late Icey McFarland and granddaughter of the late John and Minerva McFarland. Preston Funeral Home - Paintsville KY 136 Main St. Paintsville, KY 41240 Phone: (606) 789-4212 Fax: (606) 789-1063 Email: Obituaries Request a Book of Memories Welch, Oliver February 28, 2023 Burton, Magdalene February 24, 2023 Marriott, Phyllis February 24, 2023 Stumph, Thomas February 20, 2023 Robinette, Jacqueline February 16, 2023 In addition t Obituary/Death Notice Maps & Directions Tributes/Condolences Online Memorial Donations Family Login Ronald was a graduate of Boyd County High School, He attended Oakland Avenue Baptist Church in Catlettsburg, Kentucky and was a member of the Westwood Enterprise Baptist Church. You can search using the name of your loved one, or any family name for current or past services entrusted to our firm. Contributions may be made in Kitty's memory to the 2nd Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund. She was also preceded in death by 6 brothers, 5 sisters, and one grandson. She was a homemaker and attended Ironville Independent Baptist Church. June 17, 1939 - February 12, 2023 Ben Dahlman Tackett, age 83, of Staffordsville died Sunday February 12, 2023 at his residence. During his 35 year career as a pipefitter and welder he worked on projects in the mid west as well as Eastern Kentucky. Arrangements are under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. Azie is survived by his children, William Drake Meade and wife Carolyn ofGrovetown Georgia; Kathy Meade Frasure and husband Malcolm of Russell, Kentucky; DeborahMeade Jones and husband John of Russell, Kentucky; and Brian Azie Meade and wifeJoanie of Trenton, Ohio. Daniel (Glen) of Ashland, KY, Samantha Leachmon of Ashland, KY and Kimberly Brown of Bowling Green, KY. A half Sister, Christy Cantrell of Ohio, and a half Brother, Ritchie Cantrell of Tennessee. Hardin County, Ky. (WHAS11) - Authorities found the body of a former A celebration of life for 18-year-old Mackenzie "Mack" Smyser is set for noon Wednesday at Evergreen Funeral Home on Preston Highway. Jones-Preston Funeral Home Inc Funeral Directors Funeral Planning Website 83 YEARS IN BUSINESS (606) 789-3501 807 S Mayo Trl Paintsville, KY 41240 OPEN 24 Hours 3. February 4, 2023 (44 years old) View obituary. Lt. Col. Childers was a 1962 graduate of Catlettsburg High School and a 1966 graduate of the University of Kentucky, and graduated from the Air Force Training School in 1967. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/prestonfamily funeralhome. Emmett Huff, Jr., 87, of Route 5, Ashland, died peacefully Sunday evening, October 27, 2013 at Kingsbrook Life Care Center, with his family at his bedside, following an extended illness. He was of the Baptist Faith and was retired from the CSX Raceland Car Shops. He was a self employed maintenance contractor and a member of the Bethlehem Church United Baptist, Kenova, West Virginia. A military service will be presented today (Tuesday) at 1:30 PM at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East under the direction of PRESTON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME. James Michael Barber, 76, of Ashland, left us Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Community Hospice Care Center to be with his newfound savior, Jesus Christ, after a sudden illness. The funeral service is an important point of closure for those who have suffered a recent loss, often marking just the beginning of collective mourning. Ron was born June 23, 1965 in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Mary Bess Goldie Ratliff and Clyde E, Ratliff (Ruth).