Bobby Joe Ashley, 82, of Madison died January 4, 2013. He was a native of Hazelhurst, Missouri. He was born December 13, 1930 to Hemby and Mary Nelle Ashley. He was married to Nita Lowden. Mr. Ashley was retired. He owned his own business, a seed brokerage firm. He loved golf and watching college football. He also enjoyed time spent cooking and surfing the Internet.
Mr. Ashley is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nita Ashley and two daughters, Angelique Pratt and Jocelyn Francis and a step-son, Derek Hill, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Printed in the January 10, 2013 edition