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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Our deepest sympathies to classmate Ann Skaggs McGinnis on the death of her mother, Geraldine Howard Skaggs on Thursday, Jan 9 2025.
Please keep Ann and her family in your thoughts.
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Our condolences to classmate Jeanie Walter Adkins on the death of her mother (and mother-in-law of classmate Pam Stapleton Walter), Betty Jo Walter on January 5, 2025.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Miller Funeral Home (1941 Carter Ave, Ashland, KY 41101). Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Rusty Burke Scholarship Fund.
Please keep Jeanie, Pam and their families in your thoughts
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Our deepest sympathy to classmate Keith Frazier on the death of his brother, Michael Alan Frazier, who passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.
Please keep Keith and his family in your thoughts
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Congratulations to classmate Melissa Kimbleton Cathers on the birth of her 9th grandchild and 7th granddaughter. Teagan Poppy was born November 8, 2024. She weighed 6 lbs 6 oz and was 19 1/2 inches. Her parents are Melissa's son Matt Boggs and his wife Megan.
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Our sincere condolences to classmates Cindy and Linda Sparks on the death of their sister, Nola Howell on November 21, 2024.
Please keep Cindy and Linda in your thoughts.
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Our deepest sympathies to classmate Sheila Mullins Salyer on the death of her brother, John Mullins on October 18, 2024.
Please keep Sheila and her family in your thoughts.
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We are sad to announce the death of classmate William Mark Renfroe on Sept. 7, 2024. Cremation services were held in Miami with remains taken to Puerto Rico by his son.
Please keep Mark and his family in your thoughts.
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Congratulations to classmate Carole Noe Gates on the birth of her granddaughter. Makaia Moss Grones was born September 17, 2024. She weighed 7 lbs and 2 oz. and was 19 inches long. Parents are Carole's daughter Laura and her husband Taylor Grones.
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We are sadden to announce the death of Mr. Ray McCann at 102 years of age. Many of us had him has a principal at both Coles and PBHS.
Ray L. McCann Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ray L. McCann of Ashland, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 28, 2024 at the age of 102. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray L. McCann to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ray may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ray touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Steen Funeral Home - Central Avenue Chapel (1501 Central Ave, Ashland, KY 41101). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 4th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Ray's memory to CornerStone Methodist Church Capital Project-Van, 2203 29th Street, Ashland, KY 41101 or Ashland Gideon Camp, P.O. Box 188, Ashland, KY 41105.
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With a heavy heart we announce the death of classmate, John Phillip Parsley, (brother and twin of classmate Jim Parsley) on August 14.
Please keep John and his family in your thoughts.
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Once again, the Class of '75 has lost another classmate. Tom Cleary passed away on Sat., Aug. 3rd at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY.
Please keep Lila and his whole family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Our deepest condolences to classmate Jim Twinam on the death of his mother, Wilma Cordell
(Twinam) on July 18, 2024.
A memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family at kilgorecollierfuneralhome.com or Facebook at Neal-Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home.
Please keep Jim and his family in your thoughts.
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Our deepest condolences to classmate Mike Craft on the death of his mother, Betty Joan Craft, on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Ave. Ashland, KY 41101.
Please keep Mike and his family in your thoughts.
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With a heavy heart we announce that classmate, Julia Claggett-Hanheide passed away on July 8, 2024 in Bellafontaine Neighbors, Missouri. There will be no services.
Please keep Julia's family in your thoughts.
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We are sad to announce the death of classmate, Loretta Layne on June 17, 2024. Arrangements were handled by Preston Family Funeral Home. Details can be found on their FaceBook page.
Please keep Loretta's family in your thoughts.
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of classmate, Berreda Fosson Griffith on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. See prestonfuneralhome.com for infromation.
Please keep Berreda's family in your thoughts
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Our deepest condolences to classmate Ken Houck on the death of his mother,Leona “Lee” Houck, who passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Ave. Ashland KY 41101.
For those wishing to express their sympathies and fond memories, condolences can be shared at www.steenfuneralhome.com.
Please keep Ken and his family in your thoughts.
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It is with great sadness that we annouce the death of classmate, Kim Beckstrand Mayer, on May 6, 2024.
Please keep Kim and her family in your thoughts.
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We are sadden to announce the death of classmate, Kathy Jo Rearrick, on Friday, May 3, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, the Ashland First United Methodist Church, or Ashland Community Hospice.
Please keep Kathy and her family in your thoughts.
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We are deeply sadden to announce the death of classmate James Randall "Randy" Maddux (Brother in Law of classmate, Tom Cantrell) on April 25,2024. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice, especially one that benefits children.
Per Tom: "As he wanted it stated , on 4/25/24 at 3:29AM, Randy transitioned to his eternal life in Heaven-Peace Out 
Please keep Randy and his family in your thoughts.
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Congratulations to classmates Leighanne (Clark) and Keith Daniel on the birth of their granddaughter. Isabella Kate Daniel was born 4/2/2024. She weighed 8.6 lbs and was 21.5 "
"Granleigh & Pa’s hearts are full!  "
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We are sad to inform our class of the death of our classmate Ora Dempsey Qualls, III who passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Dempsey was very proud of his service to the Ashland Fire Department and in lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation or the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Please keep Dempsey's family and friends in your thoughts.
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Our deepest condolences to classmate Jack VanHoose on the death of his mother, Nancy Marushi VanHoose.,,who passed away March 22nd, 2024. A celebration of life officiated will be held on Thursday, March 28th at Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg, KY. The family will welcome visitors from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Mausoleum.
Please keep Jack and his family in your thoughts.
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Our condolences to classmate William "Willie" Thomas on the death of his mother, June Thomas, February 2024.
Please keep Willie and his family in your thoughts.
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Our deepest sympathies to classmate Marsha May Griffith on the death of her sister, Teresa Louise May Stewart, 75, of Ashland on Sunday, February 18, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to Community Hospice of Ashland or The American Cancer Society. Please keep Marsha and her family in your thoughts.
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We are sad to announce the death of a former teacher, MIss Virginia Jayne. I know many of you had her for English.
Emma Virginia Jayne 1929-2022
June 22, 2022
Miss Emma Virginia Jayne, age 93, of Ashland, died June 16, 2022 at Ashland Community Hospice. She was born January 28, 1929 in Ashland, and was the daughter of the late William P. and Emma Wheatley Brewer Jayne of Ashland and of Professor William L. and Virgie Hamilton Jayne of Morehead. She is survived by several cousins, a niece, and four nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Brewer Jayne, and one brother, Dr. John William Jayne of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A 1946 graduate of Ashland High School and a 1948 graduate of the former Ashland Junior College, she earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees from the University of Kentucky, where she then earned the Rank I Status. She did advanced work in English and linguistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was a teacher, having taught 39 years in the Ashland Independent Schools: Hatcher and Oakview Elementary Schools, Coles Junior High School, and 20 years at Paul G. Blazer Senior High School from which she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ashland, where she was baptized in 1944. She was also a Life Member of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association and was presented Life Membership in the Modern Language Association of America. While teaching, she belonged to and held office in various other state and local professional organizations. She was a Kentucky Colonel. Private funeral services were under the direction of Lazear Funeral Home and were conducted by Pastor Mackie Gaskin of the First Baptist Church of Ashland. Burial was in the Ashland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ashland.
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