Joann Ashby Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joann Ashby of Hartford, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 22, 2026 at the age of 71. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Ashby to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman H. Porter and Ruby Abbott Porter; her sister Helen Gardner; and her grandson-in-law Cody Carlisle. She is survived by: her husband John T. Ashby of Hartford; her children, Bryan Bechtel (Kristina) of Morgantown, Camisha Payton (Jeremy) of Baizetown, Susie Mills (Davey) of Owensboro, John David Ashby (Jevetta) of Horton and Jeff Ashby of Hartford; and her siblings, Carrie Ruth Darmond of Shepherdsville, Jeanetta Nance (Roger) of Dixon, Walter Porter (Carolyn) of Beaver Dam and Keith Porter (Linda) of Beaver Dam. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren.
