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Frances Ruth Rose, 84, of Worthington, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Friday, August 30, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born April 20, 1935 in Greenup, Kentucky a daughter of the late Robert l. and Carrie L. Blevins Martin. She was a member of the Wurtland Missionary Baptist Church in Wurtland, Kentucky. She worked in housekeeping at Wurtland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for over 20 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in d

Oreda Faye Jarrell, 81, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away August 28, 2019 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Oreda was born August 9, 1938 in Pineville, Kentucky a daughter of the late Lloyd and Ethan Green Taylor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters Debbie Ann Hegwood and Sherri Lynn Hegwood and two brothers Oran Taylor and Robert Taylor. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Vernon Paul Jarrell two sons J

Jackie (Jack) Kellon Smith died peacefully surrounded by his family at his farm in Greenup, Kentucky on August 25, 2019, the day after his 76th birthday. He took with him a world of knowledge of westerns from High Noon to Clint Eastwood to his childhood hero, Roy Rogers. He also leaves the world with one less high tenor, though he could extend his range down to a low baritone if he needed. (His baritone got richer as he got older.) Born the baby of eight children on August 2

Dennis Dwayne Billups, 51, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Wednesday August 21, 2019 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mr. Billups was born in Fairborne, Ohio on June 22, 1968 a son of Carl Ray and Donna Kay (Jordan) Billups. Dennis was a member of Sandhill Church of Christ in South Shore, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Bobbi Willis. In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Roberta Sharon “Shari” (

Jerry Michael Queen, 72, of Raceland, Kentucky, formerly of Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away August 21, 2019 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Kentucky. Mr. Queen was born March 21, 1947 in Weston, West Virginia a son of the late Brooks and Ruby Swisher Queen. Jerry held weekly Messianic studies in his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Mary Jane Brohn Queen Two sons Michael Joseph (Neva) Sutton of Clarksburg, West Virginia William Patrick

Sybil Ernestine Conley, 72, of South Shore, Kentucky passed away Sunday August 18, 2019 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mrs. Conley was born January 19, 1947 in Greenup, Kentucky a daughter of the late Ernest Burton and Evelyn (Howard) Burton. Sybil attended Hampshire Enterprise Baptist Church. She enjoyed antiquing and sewing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her step mother Dora Belle Young Burton; four brothers Roy Burton, Troy Burton, Homer Bu

Ashton “Charlie” Charles, 84, of Lloyd, Kentucky passed away Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Bridgeport Health Care in Portsmouth, Ohio. Mr. Charles was born July 16, 1935 in McVeigh, Kentucky a son of the late George T. and Hester (Fife) Charles. Ashton attended the First Baptist Church in Lloyd, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Alice (Lewis) Charles; one son Ashton Van “Chuckie” Charles; one daughter Alice Elizabeth Charles; four

Devin Lee Via, 29, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019 in Greenup, Kentucky. Devin was born January 4, 1990 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of Baxter Devin Via of Warnock, Kentucky and the late Nola Lee Gallion May. Devin was very musically talented and enjoyed playing the guitar, writing songs, and singing. He wrote a song for his mother who passed away in 2017. He was a 2008 graduate of Greenup County High School. In addition to his mother he was preceded in

Georgia Ann McCarty, 87, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away August 2, 2019 at Boyd County Nursing Home in Boyd, Kentucky. Mrs. McCarty was born June 17, 1932 in Ashland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Paul and Mable Gullett Boggs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred S. McCarty; two brothers Tom Boggs and Johnny Boggs; three sisters Nellie Roark, Manicka O’Neil, and Tootie McKenzie. She is survived by Two sons Aaron (Kathy) McCarty Jr. of

Homer Ishmael Woods, 82, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family. Homer was born February 9, 1937 in Greenup, Kentucky a son of the late Homer and Essie Sturgill Woods. He was a retired construction worker. Homer was also a farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years Barbara Walker Woods, two brothers Cecil woods and Harold Woods, one