Gail Blanton, 68, of Greenup, Kentucky was reunited with family and friends on August 29, 2020 at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Blanton was born July 17, 1952 in Greenup, Kentucky a daughter of the late Cag Davis and Blanche Marie Stephenson. Gail retired from Kinnner Lumber in Greenup, Kentucky. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years William Russell Blanton; one brother Marion D. Nelson; and one sister Vera Stephenson Adams. She is survived by One son Alan (Joann) Patrick Blanton of Clay City, Kentucky Two daughters Rebecca Jane Claxon of Greenup, Kentucky Judith Amanda (Bobby) Chaffins of Greenup, Kentucky One sister Ju
Nancy Lee Heaberlin, 80 of Greenup, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Woodland Oaks Nursing Home in Ashland, Kentucky. Nancy was born July 3, 1940 in Kehoe, Kentucky a daughter of the late John Wade and Louella Haney Cooper. Nancy attended church services at Unity Square in Ashland. She was a graduate of the former McKell High School in South Shore. She was a cashier at the former Value City Department Store in Russell for several years and had worked at the former Williams Shoe Factory in Portsmouth, Ohio. In addition to her parents she was preceded in in death by her husband Thomas Harold Heaberlin Sr.; one brother Wade Cooper; two step sons Ray Heaberlin and
Louis Glenard Baldridge, 68, of Wurtland, Kentucky passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mr. Baldridge was born November 26, 1951, in Ironton, Ohio a son of Verna Nichols Baldridge Witten and the late Glenard Baldridge. Louis attended Wurtland Freewill Baptist Church. He was a United States Air Force and Vietnam War veteran. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 16 years Rebecca Swafford Baldridge Two sons Nathaniel Baldridge of Dayton, Ohio Tyler Haney of Wurtland, Kentucky Two daughters Melissa Baldridge of Ohio Jessica Deirfield of Wurtland, Kentucky One nephew Aiden Corey of Wurtland, Kentucky Two brothers
Coy Van Tolliver 1943 – 2020 Coy Van Tolliver, 77, of Chesapeake, Ohio, formerly of Frenchburg, Kentucky went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Coy was born April 9, 1943 in Letcher County, Kentucky a son of the late Ellison and Callie Bentley Tolliver. He was a retired drafting supervisor from Ashland Marathon. He was a 1960 graduate of the former McKell High School and a 1963 graduate of Miller Draughton Business College. He was a member of the Little Jewel Old Regular Baptist Church in Westwood, Kentucky. Coy loved the Lord and was a minister for 40 plus years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by on
Andy Nathan Wilburn, 52, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away Sunday August 9, 2020 at his residence in Garrison. Mr. Wilburn was born May 29, 1968 in Portsmouth, Ohio a son of Missouri Jane Potter Wilburn and the late Robert Nathan Wilburn. He retired from Castle Marinia in Greenup where everybody knew him as “Grease Monkey”. He enjoyed being outdoors and being around his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two sisters Lucy Barker and Kathy Wilburn. In addition to his mother he is survived by His loving wife of 21 years Kimberlee Sue McCleese Wilburn Two sons Brandon (Melissa) Wilburn of Greenup, K
Lois Burl Glass, 82, of Greenup, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Thursday August 6, 2020 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Glass was born April 8, 1938 in Argillite, Kentucky a daughter of the late Emmitt and Alpha Salyers Adams. Lois attended the First Assembly of God Raceland, Kentucky. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Tommy Edwards Glass; one sister Virgie Adams; and two brothers James Adams and Donnie Adams. She is survived by Two daughters Donna (Lon) Daniels of Wurtland, Kentucky Sheryl (Tony) Leadingham of Wurtland, Kentucky One brother Ival (Anna) Adams of Wurtland, Kentucky Two sisters Clara Baker of Greenup,
Richard Gene Sparks, 45, went to be with the Lord August 5, 2020 at his residence from a sudden heart attack. Mr. Sparks was born August 3, 1975 in Portsmouth, Ohio a son of Katherine Graham Sparks and the late Billy Gene Sparks. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving wife Crystal Wellman Sparks Two sons Richard Ray Sparks of Greenup, Kentucky Austin Sparks of Greenup, Kentucky Three daughters Tiffany Sparks of Greenup, Kentucky Kara (Matthew) Bonzo of Elizabethtown, Kentucky Katie Sparks of Greenup, Kentucky Four brothers William O. Sparks of Corning, Iowa Edward W. (Pamela) Sparks of Greenup, Kentucky Stephen R. (Jennifer) Sparks of Corning, Iowa Delmer (Tammy) Sparks of So
Oral R. Groves, 90, of Flatwoods, Kentucky departed this earth for his Heavenly home on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley in Ironton Ohio. He was born February 14, 1930 in Roane County, West Virginia a son of the late John and Ledona Groves. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Delores; a daughter Virginia Ann; a brother Warren Blaine; and a sister Doris Maxine May. He is survived by three sons Stephen (Gloria), Mark (Francis), and David (Debbie): 5 grandchildren Daniel, Jauhn, Dalton, Derek and Samantha; one great grandchild Isaac and a brother Charles (Ruth). Oral was a member of the Fifth Street Church of Christ in Huntin
