Carl William Skaggs Jr., 78, of Raceland, Kentucky, passed peacefully, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home with the love his life Trudy holding his hand. Carl was born June 1, 1947, in Johnson County, Kentucky, a son of the late Carl William Sr. and Lillian Valenti Skaggs. Carl was a 1965 graduate of Blaine High School in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and later graduated from Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s Mayo Campus in Paintsville, Kentucky, where he earned a degr

Sarah Sue Wood, 84, of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born March 12, 1942, in Liberal, Kansas and daughter of the late Leonard and Ferald Dykes Neer. Sarah was a devoted foster parent for many children and was a caregiver to many elderly people in the area.  She formerly worked at the sewing factory in Glasgow, Kentucky.  She enjoyed being a girl scout leader, teaching childre

Justin Keith Rigsby, 70, of Wurtland, Kentucky passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Clark Regional Hospital in Winchester, Kentucky. Justin was born October 31, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky. Per Justin’s request, there will be no services. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com .

Martha “Jeanne” Blair Stewart, 80, of Worthington, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born April 13, 1945, in Cloverport, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William McKinley Blair and Bessie Sanders Blair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Phillip Roger “Horse” Stewart; and siblings Freddie Blair, Ed Blair, Alvin Blair, and Shirley Blair Coomes.   She

Rebecca Ann “Little Becky” Pinson, 43, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Portsmouth, Ohio.Rebecca was born October 15, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of James Pinson Jr. Portsmouth, Ohio, Laura Turner Pinson and Step Mom Rebecca Jean Hamilton of Grove City, Ohio. Rebecca had attended Portsmouth East High School. She loved playing volleyball, music, dancing, eating Whatchamacallit’s, playing “spa” day, and spending time with her g

Shelby Tolliver, 85, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her residence. She faced her illness with strength and grace, never complaining.  Shelby was born May 12, 1940, in Greenup, Kentucky, daughter of the late Robert Riley and Causetta Kilburn. She was a member of Little Jewell Old Regular Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her family, gardening, and canning. She made su

Jimmie V. Paul Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 96. Jimmie was born on February 21, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Ohio, son of the late Sirdine Paul and Ida Mae Burton Paul Webb. Jimmie was an Army Special Forces for seven years and a Korean Conflict Veteran. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Greenup, Kentucky. He worked at Westinghouse Electric in C

Charla M. Johnson, 62, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away March 1, 2026, at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville, Ohio. Charla was born December 23, 1963, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charlie Johnson and Katy Worthington Johnson Trout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Rick Johnson and one nephew Chad Johnson. She is survived by three aunts Donna Cooper of Hudson, Florida, Karen Mowery of Lloyd, Kentucky, Sandra (Gary) Floyd of Oldtown

Geneva Wright Adams, 92, of Grayson, Kentucky, formerly of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at UK Kings Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky. Geneva was born on August 12, 1933, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Richard and Kate Adams Sparks. She was a member of Tunnel Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky where she was also the Treasurer and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she

Jerry Lee Abdon, 85, of Load, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at River Run Health Care in Franklin Furnace, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born November 4, 1940, in Load, Kentucky, a son of the late Freeman and Claro Archey Abdon. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of the former Wurtland High School and was a retired inspector from AK Steel. He attended Oldsteam Baptist Church in Wurtland, Kentucky. He was known for making sorghu