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

Joy Ann Riggs, 85, of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 10, 2025, at UK Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family. Joy was born July 25, 1940, in Wurtland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Earl and Iowa Elkins Barber. Joy was a 1958 graduate of the former Wurtland High School and was a member of the Flatwoods First Church of the Nazarene. Joy retired from Ashland Oil in Russell, Kentucky where she was

Mark Truitt, 68, a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, formerly of Greenup, KY, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.  Mark was born July 7, 1957, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of the late Marshall and Evelyn Fout Truitt.  Mark was a retired truck driver, a profession he always knew was his calling. His life on the open road brought him immense joy and fulfillment.  Mark was a self-proclaimed stubborn old goat, and in his

Albert Eugene Allard, 71, of South Shore, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born September 30, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Robert and Anna French Allard. Albert was a 1972 graduate of the former McKell High School, was a  member of the Faith Baptist Church in Quincy, Kentucky and he had pastored various churches in the area.

Ernest Franklin “Boss” Harris, 92, of Greenup, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, ay King’s Daughters’ Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Frank was born September 7, 1933, in Oldtown, Kentucky, a son of the late Charles and Martha Allen Harris. Frank was a 1952 graduate of the former Wurtland High School and was a United States Army Veteran.  He enjoyed working on his farm. He loved watching baseball.  Frank was a wonderful brother and uncle. In addition to h