Esther Dalene Peyton Donahue, age 81, of Donahue Road, Ashland, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007, at her residence. She was born March 14, 1926, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Jerry and Edna Gibbs Peyton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Lee Donahue; one daughter-in-law, Dianna Donahue; and two brothers, Johnny and Henry Peyton. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Arville Lee Donahue, whom she wed June 2, 1943; three sons: Michael Wayne (Kathie) Donahue of New Port Richey, Florida; Nathanael Odell -Buz- Donahue of Ashland, KY; and Timothy Keith Donahue of Ashland, Kentucky; two daughters: Sheila Marie (Ballard) Belcher of Flatwoods, Kentucky, and Kathy Ann (Gary) Russell of Ashland, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. Mrs. Donahue was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Christian who had attended church regularly until her failing health. She was greatly loved and will be missed by all. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at the Hoods Creek Freewill Baptist Church, Route 5, Ashland, Kentucky, with Brother Edgel Whitt and Brother Dale Henson officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 12 noon until the funeral service. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland. Pallbearers will be Todd Eggleston, David Ison, Gary Russell, Gary Gibbs, Schyler Elkins, Stephen Donahue, and David Donahue. Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2007, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard Road, Ashland, KY 41101. Visitation: Monday, November 26, 2007, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral: Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at 1 p.m. Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Ashland, KY