Obituaries

Brenda Kaye Huffman, 80, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026. She was born on July 26, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio, to French Franklin and Mary Emily Peterman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Drucilla Fyffe; and her brother, Charles Peterman.
She was a member of First...

Edgel Clayton Hay, born November 26, 1933, in Louisa, KY, died peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Hay and Pearlie Phillips Hay; his brothers Estill Hay, Eugene Hay, and Escom Hay; sisters Eloise Peters, Roberta Fyffe, Edna Wallin, Shirley McGuire, and Elva Holbrook;...

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Dr. James William Elliott, 73, of Ashland, Kentucky, on May 26, 2026, after a long, heroic, yet heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer's disease.
James was born on June 5, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, to William and Harriet Elliott. He was one of four...

Flem Tyson Compton, age 66, passed away on May 13, 2026. Born on November 10, 1959 to Ned and Aileen Compton of Louisa, KY, where he was raised in Louisa with his sister Nedra and bother Tawn.
Graduating from Louisa High School in 1977, Tyson attended classes at the University of Kentucky and later UCLA, from...

Loraine Hendrix, 92, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 19, 1933, in Irvine, Kentucky.
Loraine was a thoughtful, creative, and passionate woman whose presence left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was a...

Glenna Gearldean Powers, 91, of Ashland, Kentucky, widow of James V. Powers, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at her home while with her loving family by her side. She was born Tuesday, June 26, 1934 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Thurman and Ada Barker Baker. A hairdresser by trade, Glenna's true...