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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Our condolences to classmate Bob Hunt on the death of his mother, Mary Jane Hunt on December 5, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Wildwood Church of God with Pastor Steve Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park
Visitation will be held from Noon until 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wildwood Church of God, 3500 S. 29th Street, Ashland, KY 41102. Please keep Bob in your thoughts.
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Art and Debbie Click Smith are proud to announce the birth of their fifth grandchild, Jenevieve Lynne Gallant, to their son and his family, Bill, Jessica and Jilian Gallant. Jenevieve was born Saturday, August 16th, at 8:48 pm. She weighed 7 lbs., 12 ounces, and is 21 inches long. They currently reside at Ft. Polk, Louisiana.
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Our deepest sympathy to classmates, Brenda Rigsby Kesling and Patty Kesling Kitchen on the death of Brenda's husband and Patty's brother, Gary Kesling on December 4, 2025. Please keep Brenda and Patty in your thoughts.
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We extend our deepest sympathies to classmate, Jay Carney, in the death of his brother, Greg Carney, on Tuesday, Nov. 25th. He was 67 years old. Please keep Jay in your thoughts and prayers.
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Congratulations to classmate Bill Hornbuckle on the birth of his grandson. Robert Brian ( Beau) Conley was born on November 3, 2025. He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 20" long. This is Bill's first grandchild. Parents his daughter Kati and husband Brian.
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Congratulations to classmate Mike Leake on the birth of his granddaughter. Elizabeth Grace Dawn Hocker was born at 2:49pm on November 7 2025. She weighed 7lbs 4oz and was 19 inches long. Mike's daughter Melissa is her mother.
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Deepest sympathy to classmate Steve Hall on the death of his stepfather, Reese on September 14, 1025 in Titusville , Fla. please keep Steve and his family in your thoughts.
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More pictures of the Fabulous ReunionWeekend Extravaganza loaded!
Believe it or not, I found a way to upload them easier and faster!! Not all areon but should be done by this evening. I have been trying to label each picture (still working on some that are posted). If you click on a picture, It will go into slide show mode, and the label should come up...
If anyone has pictures they want posted, I can always add!!
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To everyone -
This reunion was incredible. Jolinda and her henchmen on the Planning Committee did the usual fantastic job of getting everything lined up - and when Hermansdorfer makes it into town, you know it's going to be a special occasion. Being a part of this group is one of the best weekends a person can ever have. Thanks to Keith and Leigh Anne Daniel and Jerry and Debbie Adams for hosting the Thursday night shindig at the Elks.
It's always great to see the "regulars", but even more so when we have the likes of Jim Prince, Chris Sligh, Kim Riddle, etc. as well. Every one of these reunions are more valuable than the last, knowing that the time we get to spend with each other is getting harder and harder to come by.
A TON of laughs this year, and even more tears than usual. Watching Gothard struggle to draw his "artwork" on the easel reminded me that Pablo Picasso paintings are considered priceless.
As someone said this weekend, all of the cliques we had in high school have now become one large, single group of friends. For me, seeing Jimmy Mann and Guy Thompson was an absolute trip. Two of the nicest, most humble people I've ever had the privilege to know.
Naturally, Charles Russell had not only the biggest turnout, but also the best looking. Several people that attended the other elementary schools asked if they could be honorary CRS alumni so they could finally know how good it is to be considered one of the beautiful people. We are the Indians!!
Maybe one of the best things about the reunions is listening to everyone talk about their kids, grandkids, and now great-grandkids are all doing.
"I see babies being born, and I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know" - Louis Armstrong (What a Wonderful World)
Thanks to every classmate that attended, and an even bigger Thank You to the spouses that put up with us.
Love,
Buckle
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Our deepest sympathies to classmate Connie Taylor Tackett on the death of her husband, Patrick, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Please keep Connie and her family in you thoughts
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It is with much sadness that we announce the death of another classmate, Philip Rose (Steve) on Thursday, July 24th at the UK Medical Center. His obituary has been added to the "In Memory" page. You are encouraged to post your thoughts or memories of Steve.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of classmate, John Clark, on Monday, July 7, at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV.
Please keep John, his sister, Pam, and the rest of his family in your prayers.
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Congratulations to classmate Luann Edwards Serey on the birth of her third grandchild. Calum Jewell Haslett was born June 1, 2025 and weighed 6.2lbs . ( The name Jewell was a nice surprise as it was Luann's father's name). Luann's daughter Caitlin and husband Andy are the parents and live in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Our deepest sympathy to classmate, Brenda Rigsby Kesling, on the death of her mother, Phyllis Rigsby, on May 30, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast.
Please keep Brenda and her family in your thoughts.
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We send our sincere condolences to classmate, Tony Hale, on the death of his father, Okey Hale. Mr. Hale passed away on May 14th at the age of 95.
Please remember Tony in your thoughts and prayers.
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Our deepest condolences to classmates Eddie and Jennie Clay Whitt on the death of Jennie's sister (and Eddie's sister-in-law), Rebecca "Becky" Clay Davis.
Funeral services to honor Becky's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the STEEN FUNERAL HOME, 13th STREET CHAPEL.
Please keep Jennie and Eddie in your thoughts.
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Our deepest sympathy goes to classmate, Connie Johnson Adams, on the death of her mother, Anna Lou Jordan, who passed away on May 10th.
Please keep Connie and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Our sympathies to classmate Brenda Rigsby Kesling on the death of her father, Ronald Rigsby on April 2, 2025.
Funeral services were April 7, 2025 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery.
Please keep Brenda in your thoughts
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Our sincere condolences to classmate Sallie Blazer on the death of her mother, Betty Marie (Burns) Blazer on March 27, 2025.
A graveside service was held at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, TN on April 3rd. Online condolences may be shared at www.rosefuneraltn.com
Please keep Sallie in your thoughts.
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Many classmates probably remember Kenny Hughes. He attended Charles Russell Elementary and Putnam Jr. High before moving to Ohio. Kenny passed away last month on Jan.23rd. We have no other details.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of classmate Robin Simmons Kendall on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Please keep Robin and her family in your thoughts.
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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.
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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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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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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