Joyce Ann Vaughn, 77, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home. Joyce was born July 18, 1942 in Greenup, Kentucky a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lillian Josephine Abdon Burns. She was a 1962 graduate of Wurtland High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Cecil Vaughn; two brothers Shelby Burns and Barry Burns; three sisters Lorretta Wheeler, Sandra LeMaster and Cindy Burns. She is survived by Tracy and his wife Velvet Vaughn of Greenup, Kentucky; two sisters Carol Dean Scott and Larry of Orange City, Florida and Lucy Roberts of Flatwoods, Kentucky. Private graveside services will be conducted at Bellefonte Memorial Garde
Dorothy Colleen Bradbury, 66, of Greenup, Kentucky went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday June 14, 2020 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Bradbury was born January 14, 1954 in Martin County, Kentucky a daughter of the late Cecil M. and Lena Harless Goble. She was always doing things to help others in the community and was a very giving person. She volunteered to help with various things through out the community. Even after her health got worse, she still worried about others. She was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister Linda Absher; three brothers Jeffrey Goble, Travis Goble, and Clyde Goble
Roy Ward Jr., 52, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Sunday June 14, 2020 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. Mr. Ward was born July 23, 1967 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Roy Sr. and Joyce Sizemore Ward. He was a 1985 graduate of Mifflin High School in Franklin, Ohio. He loved playing sports and was very competitive. He is survived by one daughter Jada (Josh) Kron of Lewis Center, Ohio; one sister Donna Gail (Keith) Ward Caudill of Greenup, Kentucky; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who loved him dearly and will miss him greatly. Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday June 20, 2
Brenda Gayle Nichols, 77, of Greenup passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Brenda was born May 24, 1943 in Russell, Kentucky a daughter of the late John and Madelyn Walker Pennington. She was a homemaker and a retired seamstress. She was also a graduate of Russell High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son Gerald Nichols and one brother Gerald Pennington. She is survived by one son Jeff (Donna) Nichols of Russell, Kentucky; one daughter Cynthia Nichols of Greenup, Kentucky; two sisters Phyllis Pennington of Nicholsville, Kentucky and Donna Zumstein of Phoenix, Arizona; three grandchildren Geoffrey Nich
Vivian Rose “Cricket” Cox Archey, 68, of Greenup, Kentucky passed peacefully June 13, 2020 in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Cricket was born August 1, 1951 in Raceland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Thelma Cox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Gene E. Archey; one stepdaughter Amy Archey Cron and her mother and father in law “Mom and Dad” Norma and Thurman Archey. After 20+ years of service, she was sad to retire and leave her Giovanni’s family and special customers, but her health kept her home. Growing up in Raceland, Kentucky she created many great friendships. She met most of her friends because of her pony “Smokey” wh
Ralph Redmond, 99, of Argillite, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at his residence in Argillite. Mr. Redmond was born May 27, 1921 in Argillite, Kentucky a son of the late George Prichard and Addie Forrest Redmond. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Grace Redmond. Ralph served in the Army during WWII. He was captured in Italy and traveled to Germany in a boxcar referred to as 40x8. The cars would hold 40 men or 8 horses. He was held at a work farm for 19 months where a barn was partitioned off and used to house the prisoners. His job was to milk the cows. When the war ended the prisoners began a winter march to Hanover, Germany that
Ernest Lee Boyles, 86, of Greenup, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the South Shore Nursing Home. Ernest was born July 15, 1933 in Riverton, Kentucky a son of the late Albert and Elizabeth Pruitt Boyles. He was a member of the New Life Fellowship Baptist Church in Russell, Kentucky and was a retired engine conducter from AKSteel. He had coached Little League Baseball for over 30 years and he was proudly a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers Glen Boyles, James Boyles, Charles Boyles and Alvin Boyles; three sisters Helen Craft, Goldie Campbell and Mary McKenzie. He is survived by his loving wife of 28
Betty Jo Potter, 87, of Greenup, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Sunday June 7, 2020 at Kingsbrook Life Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Potter was born March 3, 1933 in Russell, Kentucky a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Nellie Mae Messer Litteral. Betty was a Christian and loved being outdoors and working in her flowers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James E. Potter Sr.; two brothers William Litteral Jr. and Clarence Litteral; three sisters Louise Litteral, Lucille Shepherd, and Lenora Richardson. She is survived by one son James E. Potter Jr. of Greenup, Kentucky four daughters Diane Houston of Flatwoods, Kentucky Sheila (Dennis) McGonigal
George R. Carter, 82, of Flatwoods, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his very loving family. George was born January 2, 1938 in Chattaroy, West Virginia a son of the late Lovell Harris and Georgia Ann Pack Carter. George was a retired painter for CSX railroad and was a member of the Moose Lodge 701 in Ironton, Ohio. One of George’s favorite things to do is play euchre. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Lowlo Lou Carter. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Loretta Palmer Carter; two sons Ricky Ricardo (Kim) Carter and Arick Shayne Carter both of Flatwoods, Kentucky; a daughter Sherry Valetti (Rick) Bartalis of Middle
Kellie Bernice Tolliver Strother, 54, of Nicholas County, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Thursday June 4, 2020 at Johnsons-Mathers Nursing Home. Kellie was born July 11, 1965 in Grand Rapids, Michigan a daughter of the late Elbert Allen and Bernice Barney Tolliver. She loved singing, her favorite songs were Amazing Grace and Wayfaring Stranger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers Wendell Allen Tolliver, Paul David Tolliver, and Elbert Avery Tolliver; Grandparents Henry and Bessie Ratliff Barney and James Ellis and Callie Bentley Tolliver. She is survived by one son David “Davy” Strother III of Westwood, Kentucky whom she loved very much; two brothers Mat
Alvin Wayne Carpenter Sr., 85, of Wurtland, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Wayne was born December 6, 1934 in Hopewell, Kentucky a son of the late John and Nannie Bush Carpenter. Wayne was a member and deacon of the Wurtland Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired carman / foreman with CSX Railroad with 42 years of service. He was an avid fisherman, deer hunter, and gardner. He also enjoyed woodworking and tinkering on lawnmowers. He was a Kentucky colonel and was given the key to the City of Wurtland for his community service in which he also was a founding member of the the City of Wurtland. In additio
Charles Raymond Childers, 62, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away June 1, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Childers was born March 20, 1958 in Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Carl and Barbara Perry Childers. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by Carl Childers Jr. and one sister Carol Pennington. Charles is survived by his wife Rhonda Kaye Starn Childers who he had been married to since 1988; three brothers Jerry Childers of Pikeville, Kentucky, Larry Childers of Pikeville, Kentucky, and Jimmy Childers of Michigan; and one sister Sandra Lemaster of Miami, Florida. There will be no services at this time. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements. Condolence
