Carman Funeral Home

12/24/2025

As the seasons continue to come and go please take time in this season to remember why we celebrate.

Enjoy the warmth of a loved one’s hug, the sound of children laughing, and the smell of the family Christmas dinner.

Merry Christmas to you and your family, from our home to yours.

12/19/2025

Ruth Alice Russell, 101, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

Ruth was born on October 27, 1924, in Russell, Kentucky to the late Joe and Dora Deere (Abrams). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in dea...

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12/14/2025

Bryan Edward Franz, 63, of Russell, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 14, 1962, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Dr. Lewis E. Franz Jr. and Linda Lee Franz (Fox)....

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12/12/2025

Johnny Keith Coburn, 57, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

He was born February 25, 1968, to Johnny and Peggy Coburn.

There will be no services.

All arrangements are under the direction and care of Carman Funeral Home, 2301 Argillite Road, Fla...

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12/12/2025

Ronald “Ron” Earl Bates, 82, of Danleyton, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born March 20, 1943, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late Drexel Vernon Bates and Billie Louise Singleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one ...

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12/11/2025

Sophia Violet Sammons, beloved infant daughter of Brady Alexander Sammons and Korrina Marie Shortt, was born sleeping with the heavenly angels on December 8, 2025, at UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her two brothers, Malcolm Spry and My...

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11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy thanksgiving this year. May you find comfort, joy, and peace in spending time with family and friends around your table creating memories to last a lifetime.

11/26/2025

Ronald David Burgess, 78, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods.

Ronald was born on August 27, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Virgil and Hester (Cline) Burgess.

Ronald enjoyed teaching his wood working classes an...

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11/07/2025

Donald Edwin McBrayer, 91, of Ashland, Kentucky passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Donald was born on April 8, 1934, in Worthington, Kentucky to the late Sherman and Mildred (Williams) McBrayer.

He was a member of the Raceland High School class of 1951. He played nearly every sp...

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11/07/2025

Donna Faye Luke, 78, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 31, 2025.

Donna was born on May 3, 1947, to the late Robert Stanely Nicodemus and Lottie Grace Rutler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Eugene Luke.

Donna had great ded...

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11/01/2025

Kenneth “KB” Blanton, 84 of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at UK King’s Daughters in Ashland.

Kenny was born on February 21, 1941, in Beaver, Ohio, to the late Burl Blanton and Fannie Newman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter...

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10/27/2025

Henry “Reed” Thomas Hampton, 74 of Argillite, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

Reed was born March 17, 1951, in Blackey, Kentucky, to the late Henry and Stella Hampton.

Reed was a kind and simple man who enjoyed spe...

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