Phyllis Maxine Lemaster, 86, of Russell, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday December 6, 2025, at her home. Phyllis was born October 9, 1939, in Flatwoods, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clarence Clancy and Mary Douglas Lewis. Phyllis was a graduate of Russell High School and was a member of the Wurtland Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 67 years K

Arlene Nicely, 88, formerly of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 1, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Arlene was born January 29, 1937, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arlie and Esther Evans Robinson. Arlene was a 1955 graduate of the former Ashland High School and worked many years at Ashland Oil in the payroll department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Harold Ge

Paul E. Corns, 78, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Paul was born June 9, 1947 at Charles S. Gray Deaconess Hospital in Ironton, Ohio a son of the late Isaac Newton and Lois Kiser Corns. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Mario Cruz; one daughter Rosie Corns; one brother Les Corns; one sister Helen Burns; and one brother in law Henderson Collier.  He is survived by two

Joseph Benjamin Mingus, 86, of Quincy, Kentucky, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2025, in Southern Ohio Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Joseph was born February 4, 1939, in New Boston, Ohio, a son of the late James A. and Jesse M. Sweeney Mingus. In addition, to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Perry Hudson Mingus. He is survived by a daughter Carla Chapman and her husband Rodney of Portsmouth, Ohio. There are no services at this time.  Reed funeral Home

Howard Duane Kammerer, 86, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Southern Ohio Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born July 14, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Myrtle Fornier. He proudly served his country as a United States Army Veteran and later dedicated many years of service as a State Trooper for the State of Ohio. Howard was known for his strength, loyalty, and deep commitment to

James Alfred Hoff, 84, of Argillite, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his home. James was born May 21, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son the late Leo Jacob and Irene Hudlemyer Hoff. James had attended Ashland Paul Blazer High School and was retired from Wal-Mart where he worked in maintenance. James was a 33 Rd Scottish Rites Mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son John Paul Hoff; a brother Leo Paul “Sonny” Hoff; three siste