Caniff Funeral Home

Caniff Funeral Home Serving the families of Westwood and surrounding areas since 1962 This is our business, our hometown. We have a long-term commitment to this community.

A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

When a family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can be comforting to know your funeral director. We take great personal pride in making our funeral home the best it can be. It is very important to us not only to fill your current needs but to build a relationship so you will return to us in the future. This is where we live, and this is where we plan to stay. LONG TERM COMMITMENT

For more than fifty years, we have been honored whenever a family selects our firm to serve their needs. Fifty years ago we made a promise to the community to provide the highest level of service while maintaining the level of professionalism that has come to be expected from our firm, to families at their greatest hour of need. Today we vow to continue that same care that has earned us the reputation that we carry on today. A FOCUS ON FAMILIES, NOT PROFITS

Large corporations answer to shareholders. We answer to you. In our family owned company, there is no pressure from the corporate headquarters to increase profits. We understand our business will do well when we serve you well. A funeral service should reflect the life of the person who is being remembered. We have established a tradition of assisting families in planning a ceremony that reflects and individual's life with dignity and meaning. Personalization can be realized simply by choosing the most appropriate services and products available. Our concerned staff will help you to make the decisions necessary, offering personalized guidance throughout all phases of the arrangements process. At Caniff Funeral Home, we provide extraordinary service and compassionate care to families during their time of great need.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Joe Hamilton Cantrell, 85, of Ashland, passed away peacefully in his ...
02/16/2026

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Joe Hamilton Cantrell, 85, of Ashland, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Friday, February 13, 2026. Joe proudly served his country in the US Army and retired from the Ashland Police Department after 26 years of servic...

Wilma Jean Lemaster Donta, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and cherished fri...
02/14/2026

Wilma Jean Lemaster Donta, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at her home at the Lantern, leaving a legacy of kindness, warmth, and unwavering love. Born on September 18, 1935, the youngest dau...

Ruth Rife Conley, 76, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Faci...
02/11/2026

Ruth Rife Conley, 76, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Facility.

Ruth was born on April 1, 1949, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to the late Richard and Susan Ingram Rife.

Ruth retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Su...

David Edward Schell, 77, of Ashland, KY, passed away suddenly at his home on January 29, 2026.David was born June 17, 19...
02/11/2026

David Edward Schell, 77, of Ashland, KY, passed away suddenly at his home on January 29, 2026.

David was born June 17, 1948, in Port Huron, Michigan. After high school, David served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War as an E4 missile launcher, stationed in Vietnam. After his s...

Larry Eugene Woods passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.Larry was bo...
02/06/2026

Larry Eugene Woods passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Larry was born December 30, 1943, in Ashland to the late William Hubert and Mary Pauline Cooksey Woods.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Will...

Peggy Joyce Mullens Tooley, 87, of Flatwoods, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by he...
02/03/2026

Peggy Joyce Mullens Tooley, 87, of Flatwoods, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones.

Peggy was born on July 30, 1938, in Kenova, West Virginia, to the late Hurl and Leola Chadwick Mullens.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded i...

Funeral service Friday at 1 pm visitation also Friday 11-1
02/02/2026

Funeral service Friday at 1 pm visitation also Friday 11-1

David Allan Rigsby, of Flatwoods, went to his heavenly reward on Sunday, January25, 2026, at the UK King’s Daughters Med...
02/02/2026

David Allan Rigsby, of Flatwoods, went to his heavenly reward on Sunday, January25, 2026, at the UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, leaving behind a legacy of faith and friendship.

David was born on February 1, 1971, in Ashland to Steve Rigsby and Beverly
Lively Rigsby Daniels....

Willard Randall “Randy” Castle, 65, of Ashland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, January ...
01/16/2026

Willard Randall “Randy” Castle, 65, of Ashland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center.

Randy was born on November 30, 1960, to the late Willard and Mary McCowan Castle, shaping his journey and values that touched ...

Paul Edward Weis III, 42, of Ashland, loving husband of Jill Caskey Weis, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 7...
01/09/2026

Paul Edward Weis III, 42, of Ashland, loving husband of Jill Caskey Weis, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, in Lexington, KY.

Paul was born May 8, 1983, in Ashland, KY, to Deborah Myers Weis and the late Paul Edward Weis, Jr.

In addition to his father, he was prec...

Charles L. Blackburn, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2025, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Fac...
01/08/2026

Charles L. Blackburn, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2025, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Facility.

Charlie was born on January 11, 1937, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, to the late Russell Blackburn and Karl Scott Blackburn.

In addition to his parents, Charlie ...

Russell Wayne Simpkins, 57, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.Russell was born on February 20, 1968,...
12/27/2025

Russell Wayne Simpkins, 57, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Russell was born on February 20, 1968, in Ashland to the late Loretta Savage Simpkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Helem and a brother Terry Simpkins.
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