Lazear - Funeral Home

the crew

Cathy J. Lazear has been with Lazear Funeral Home since 1974. She has been a licensed funeral director since 1978. She married William L. Lazear in 1985; and together they served the Ashland area until Bill’s passing in 2001. Cathy continues her role as owner and president of Lazear Funeral Home, happy to continue serving families for nearly 40 years.
Cathy enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her 1-year-old grandson, Jack. She enjoys gardening, traveling and playing with her pets, three cats and a dog.

Robert B. Hickman has been with Lazear Funeral Home since 1987 and is co-owner and manager. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1988 and a licensed embalmer since 1989. Bob enjoys getting to know families, their stories and building strong relationships.
Bob is father to Brittany, Hannah and Gracie, and “Poppy” to Kira. He maintains a large vegetable garden every summer, from which he enjoys canning and sharing generously with friends and family.

M. Wesley Blevins has been with Lazear Funeral Home since April 2014. He officially began his apprenticeship in May, with the goal of becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Although his time as an employee of the funeral home is short, he grew up in the business, being Cathy’s son and Bill’s stepson. Wes enjoys getting to know client families, as well as colleagues in other Ashland small businesses.
Wes married Fay in 2009 and together, they have a 1-year-old son, Jack. When he is not busy keeping up with his toddler, Wes enjoys traveling, movies, cooking and UK basketball.