Published January 29, 2026Meredith MaloneApril 8, 1949–Jan. 22, 2026Meredith Nelson Malone, 76, of Franklin Furnace, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2026 after a short stay at Community Hospice of Ashland, Kentucky. He was born on April 8, 1949 to the late Hayward and Alice Wineka Malone. He is survived by his wife Teresa Fugitt Malone, they were married for 44 years; his daughter, Kelli (Christopher) Morrison; granddaughter, Sara (Luke) Branam; great-granddaughter, Willow Branam; great-grandson Liam Branam; one brother Hayward Richard Malone; and sister-in-law Sharon Bowman. Visitation will be at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. until the noon time of the funeral with John Chamberlin officiating.