All Tributes - Grayson, KY

Brenda Alice Riffe Forrest, 70, of Grayson went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY. Brenda was born August 15, 1953 in Grayson, KY a daughter of Elizabeth “Libby” Claxon Riffe and the late, Henry Arvis Riffe. In addition to her father, Brenda was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, O.D. "Sodie" and Mary Martin Riffe; her maternal grandparents, Burton and Alice Claxon and a son-in-law,...

James Jack Parsley, 81, of Webbville, KY, entered his Heavenly rest on May 2, 2024, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. James was born September 13, 1942, in Laurel Creek, WV to the late Raymond and Bessie Linley Parsley. Along with his parents, James was proceeded in death by his daughter, Melissa Sherman; brothers, Howard Parsley and his wife, Shirley and Robert Parsley; his wife, Shirlene; a sister, Carol and her husband Irvin Hensley; and a niece, Brittany Dentro. James...

Gail Faye Cummings Toppings, 68, of Ashland went to be with her Lord Thursday May 2, 2024 at the Kings Daughters Medical Center. Gail was born May 13, 1955 in Iron Hill, KY a daughter of the late, Edward Madison and Janice Marie Tolliver Cummings. In addition to her parents, Gail was preceded in death by two daughters, Maxine Cummings and Michelle Lynn Ludwig; and four brothers, David “Pumpkin” Cummings, Danny Cummings, Herald Edward Cummings and William Cummings. Gail was a...

Bonnie Estaleen Cooper, 73, of Lexington went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. Bonnie was born January 7, 1951 in Grayson, KY a daughter of the late Frank Carson and Doris Jeanne Kilgallin Cooper. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by two brothers, Ercil Cooper and Phillip Dwayne Cooper. Bonnie was a Math Professor at the University of Kentucky. Bonnie was a devoted Christian, having been known as a “prayer...

Elva “J.R.” McDavid, Jr., 87, of Grayson, KY went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. J.R. was born on Monday November 23, 1936, in Willard, KY a son of the late Elva Miles McDavid, Sr. and the late Ruth Kathleen Hammonds Hardy. In addition to his parents, J.R. was preceded in death by six siblings, Johnny McDavid, Jimmy McDavid, Glen McDavid, Loretta Hardy, Bonnie Dell Hardy, and Glen Hardy. J.R. was a devout...

Ottis Kiser, 91, of Carter City went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Sanctuary of Ohio Valley in Ironton. Ottis was born May 18, 1932, in Carter City, KY, a son of the late Wallace “Wallie J” Kiser and Pearlie Parker Kiser. He was the owner and operator of Kiser’s Pool Room and Restaurant and he served his country in the U S Army during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Marie Tipton Kiser; daughter, Frieda Ann Kiser Parker;...

Freeman Edwin Sexton, 86, of Willard went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. Freeman was born in Willard, KY, a son of the late Dennis and Opal Hardy Sexton. Freeman collaborated with his brothers, Floyd and Jude Sexton, to start Sexton Brothers Dog Food in Willard. He also was in the pallet mill business and was an avid foxhunter. Freeman was preceded by sisters, Helen Jean Gallion, Delores Jackson and Donna V. Sexton; brothers,...

Larry Edward Gollihue, 52, of Grayson, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Paducah, Ky while away for work. Larry was born on Thursday, March 23, 1972, in Ashland, KY, a son of Thomas Edward Gollihue and the late Phyllis Allene Daniels Gollihue. Larry had a strong work ethic and was a Journeyman Boilermaker with Local 40 for many years. Larry believed in putting family first and he proved that on multiple occasions throughout his life. Larry was known for having the...

Tena R. Pennington, 58, of Grayson went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Tena was born August 7, 1965 in Louisa, KY, a daughter of the late Arthur and Rosemary Jobe Pennington. She attended the Cherokee Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Pennington and a sister, Maxine Sagraves. She is survived by sisters, Karen Salyers of Grayson, Brenda Johnson and Ida Young, both of Webbville and...

Genevieve Hall Caudill, 96, of Ashland went to be with her Lord Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. She was born April 2, 1927, in Ashland, KY a daughter of the late, Charles Lee and Grace Kirk Hall. In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Grace Caudill-Gillum; and two sisters, Edith Fields Gregg, and Oudadiah Hall Reynolds. Genevieve worked at Murphy’s, AC Marble, as a Pre-School Teachers Aide and as a...