It is with heavy hearts that we announce that April Marie Arnett Black, 56, of Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Greenup, Kentucky, departed this world, Sunday, July 5, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky after a sudden illness. April was born November 17, 1969, in Ashland, Kentucky, a cherished daughter of the late James and Rose M. Prater Arnett. April grew up in a nurturing home. She was a 1987 graduate of Greenup County High School, and fur

Anna Geneva Chaffins, 95, of Load, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at UK Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Geneva was born October 17, 1930, in Samaria, Kentucky, a daughter pf the late Fred Earl and Beulah Agnes Webb Felty Geneva was a member of the Load Christian Baptist Church in Load, Kentucky. She was one of the best grandmothers anyone could ever ask for. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husb

Charles Ray “Chuck” Thacker, 56, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Ironton, Ohio. Chuck was born January 27, 1970, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Henry Arthur Thacker of South Shore, Kentucky and the late Martha Jane Frazier Thacker. He was a 1988 graduate of Greenup County High School, member of G.O.T.E.M. tractor club, and member and former deacon at Chinns Branch Baptist Church. Chucktgrf5t6=] greatly enjoyed spending

Garnett Marie Rickett, 59, of South Portsmouth, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Garnett was born May 16, 1967, in Lewis County, Kentucky, a daughter of Dollie Marie Clark Porter of South Shore, Kentucky and the late James Edward Porter Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Earnest L. Rickett; four brothers James Edward Porter Jr., Donald Alfred Porter, Ronald Lee Porter and Ricky Ray P

Delores Ann Miles, 72, of Greenup, Kentucky, passed way June 29, 2026, at UK Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Delores was born September 28, 1954, in Carter County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Wade Edward Sr. and Hettie Carpenter McDowell. Delores was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She attended various Baptist Churches in the area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Thomas Miles; a son Theodore Lee Brown; tw

Diana Sue Williams Stultz, 77, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home in Greenup following an extended illness. Sue was born June 9, 1949, in Ashland, KY, the daughter of the late O.B. and Pauline Grizzle Williams. Sue graduated from Paul G. Blazer High School in 1967. She attended Morehead State University, where she was a member of the Cheerleading Squad. She graduated from MSU in 1971 and received her master's degree in 1980. She taught at

Ella Juanita Quillen, 95, of Greenup, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 20, 2026, at South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in South Shore, Kentucky. Juanita was born May 29, 1931, in Greenup, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Horace and Dorothy Boggs Hieneman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joe Gilmore Quillen, two sisters Mary Lou Hamilton and Darlene Crawford; four brothers Horace Hieneman Jr., Bob Hieneman,

Pearlie Loverna Boyles, 85, of Greenup, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home. Loverna was born February 2, 1941, in Greenup, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Millard and Caroline Osborne Archey. Loverna attended the Oak Street Baptist Church in Flatwoods, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Boyles; two daughters Annetta Conley Reynolds and Loretta Kay Allen; a grandson Clinton Smith; four

Cary Allen Erwin, 84, of Portsmouth, Ohio, Passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home. Cary was born June 26, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Gerald Erwin and Wanda White Wise. Cary was a 1959 graduate of Wheelersburg, High School and was a United States Air Force Veteran who gave his service to his country for 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers John Gera

Larry Wayne Iery, 68, of Portsmouth, Ohio, formerly of Vanceburg, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Southern Ohio Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Larry was born September 25, 1957, in Maysville, Kentucky, a son of the late James and Louanna Walker Iery. Larry was a 1974 graduate of Lewis County High School. Larry began his faith journey in his early teenage years at the Christian Church. As he grew in age and faith, he was involved in s