

Phyllis Maxine Lemaster
Phyllis Maxine Lemaster, 86, of Russell, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday December 6, 2025, at her home. Phyllis was born October 9, 1939, in Flatwoods, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clarence Clancy and Mary Douglas Lewis. Phyllis was a graduate of Russell High School and was a member of the Wurtland Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 67 years K


Arlene Nicely
Arlene Nicely, 88, formerly of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, December 1, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Arlene was born January 29, 1937, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arlie and Esther Evans Robinson. Arlene was a 1955 graduate of the former Ashland High School and worked many years at Ashland Oil in the payroll department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Harold Ge


Paul E. Corns
Paul E. Corns, 78, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Paul was born June 9, 1947 at Charles S. Gray Deaconess Hospital in Ironton, Ohio a son of the late Isaac Newton and Lois Kiser Corns. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Mario Cruz; one daughter Rosie Corns; one brother Les Corns; one sister Helen Burns; and one brother in law Henderson Collier. He is survived by two


Joseph Benjamin Mingus
Joseph Benjamin Mingus, 86, of Quincy, Kentucky, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2025, in Southern Ohio Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Joseph was born February 4, 1939, in New Boston, Ohio, a son of the late James A. and Jesse M. Sweeney Mingus. In addition, to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Perry Hudson Mingus. He is survived by a daughter Carla Chapman and her husband Rodney of Portsmouth, Ohio. There are no services at this time. Reed funeral Home


Howard Duane Kammerer
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
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
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
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
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
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






