James “Lyndal” Riggs, age 90, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 9:06 P.M., Tuesday, June, 9, 2026, at Lucy Smith King Care Center.
Lyndal was a United States Army Veteran, serving in Germany as a tank mechanic. He started singing at the age of sixteen with The Royalaires. He dedicated his whole life to gospel music. Lyndal sang on TV weekly with the Hillside Holedown Variety Show. After joining the Southlanders, he became very well known for his tenor voice. Lyndal’s life mission was to spread the message of God’s word through songs. He sang with his wife, Peggy, their daughter, and granddaughter, in their band the Vocalystics. They traveled around the tristate area for over thirty years. Lyndal was a longtime member of Airline Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and a good homecooked meal.
Lyndal was preceded in death by his parents Authur and Vita Riggs, wife Peggy Riggs, daughter Cindy Riggs, brothers Morris and Wayne Riggs, grandson Matthew Kellough, great-grandson Roman Kellough, and nephew Michael Riggs.
Lyndal is survived by his brother Terry Riggs (LuAnne) of Henderson, KY; granddaughter Chasidy Todd; great grandchildren: Logan Parrish (Melissa), Austin Parrish (Tori), Brittany Parrish (Jake), Alexus Baker (D.J.), and Landon Kellough (Alivia); great-great grandchildren: Elise, Michael, Emma, Sydney Lynn (Cindy Lynn’s namesake) Addison, Laken, Brycen, Autumn, Aizen, and Kaden; and beloved nieces and nephews Tara, Greg, Tonya, Ryan, and Jeremy.
Relatives and friends are invited to Lyndal’s Life Celebration from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday and again on Saturday starting at 12:00 P.M until service time at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the funeral home with Brother Herbert Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Worsham Post #40.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: St. Anthony’s Hospice, 2410 S Green St. Henderson, KY, 42420 and the American Legion Veteran Crosses in Central Park, 1709 Madison St, Henderson, KY, 42420.
Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.
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Barbara Richardson Ashby, or as she was lovingly known, “Nannie,” passed away on Thursday, June 4th in Powhatan, VA. Her family said they will miss the Christmas dinners and afternoon card games that Nannie filled with her easy laugh and memorable sayings, and they will never forget the deep and unabashed love she had for her family.
Throughout her life, Nannie made many contributions to her communities and improved the lives of those around her. For 35 years, she worked at Gibbs Die Casting Corporation, where she was known as a smart, hard worker with a great sense of humor. Nannie was also a dedicated member of the Moose Lodge: in addition to always having a lot of fun, she held many offices including Senior Regent, and made life-long friends in both Henderson, KY and Powhatan, VA. Nannie led the way as a champion of female athletics, serving as President of the only girl’s baseball league in Henderson from 1976-1979. She was an avid U.K basketball fan. She also loved to bowl, gamble, play (and win!) bingo, and be anywhere with her family–especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Bernard “Ben” Ashby, and her sister, Betty Whitehead. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Kathy Ashby Merry (and husband Tim) of Midlothian, VA.; sons, David Ashby of Powhatan, Va. and Tony Ashby (and wife Teresa) of Henderson, KY.; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Falls (and husband Jason), Amanda Ashby Conrad (and husband William), Matt Ashby, Jessi (Merry) Samuels (and husband Joey), and Marce (Merry) Robinson (and husband Luc), Zack Jankowski and Luke Murphy-Maloney; and three great-grandchildren, Hilan, Ben, and Maeve.
Relatives and friends are invited to Nannie’s Life Celebration from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson, KY. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Duncan. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY.
Pallbearers will be Matt Ashby, Dale Ashby, Jim Ashby, Bill Duncan, Will Conrad, Luke Murphy Maloney.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Barbara’s memory to the Mooseheart Child City & School through Moose Charities at moosecharities.org/donate/.
Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.
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