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