Longtime Ironton Resident Kevin Holbrook Passes Away at 68

Holbrook is survived by his wife Deborah and remembered for his community involvement.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:34pm

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An extremely blurred, impressionistic photograph in shades of brown, orange, and gray, depicting the hazy outline of a funeral home entrance through a rain-streaked window, conveying a sense of melancholy and loss.The passing of a beloved community member leaves a somber mood in the small town of Ironton.Ironton Today

Kevin Ray Holbrook, a 68-year-old resident of Ironton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at UK KDMC in Ashland, Kentucky. Holbrook is survived by his wife, Deborah Chaput Holbrook. A funeral service will be held on Friday at Wallace Family Funeral Home in South Point, with visitation from 5-6 PM prior to the service.

Why it matters

Holbrook was a longtime member of the Ironton community, and his passing will be felt by many who knew him through his various community involvements over the years. His death is a somber loss for the city.

The details

The funeral service for Kevin Holbrook will be held at 6 PM on Friday, April 4, 2026 at Wallace Family Funeral Home in South Point, Ohio. Visitation will take place from 5-6 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to help the family with expenses.

  • Kevin Holbrook passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 4, 2026 at 6 PM.
  • Visitation will take place from 5-6 PM on Friday, April 4, 2026 prior to the funeral service.

The players

Kevin Ray Holbrook

A 68-year-old resident of Ironton, Ohio who passed away on March 31, 2026.

Deborah Chaput Holbrook

The wife of Kevin Holbrook.

Wallace Family Funeral Home

The funeral home handling the arrangements for Kevin Holbrook's service.

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The takeaway

The community of Ironton, Ohio mourns the loss of a longtime resident in Kevin Holbrook, whose involvement and dedication to the city will be remembered by all who knew him.