All Obituaries

Steven Courtney ‘Snuffy’ Smith, Age 69, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday January 25, 2024. Courtney was born in Portsmouth, Ohio April 21, 1954 to the late Steven and June Lee Truesdell Smith.  ‘Snuffy’ as he was called by his friends and family was a World War II history enthusiast.  Graduate of Lewis County High School Class of 1972 in which he was first chair trumpet player for the LCHS Band. Snuffy, was a collector...

Mr. Marion F. McClurg, Age 90, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Southern Ohio Medical Hospice center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Marion was born on February 26, 1934 in Concord, Kentucky to the late Harry and Annabelle Ruark McClurg. Pete as he was known by family and friends worked as a chief engineer on the Midland Enterprises Ohio River Company for 41 years.  He served in the United States Navy at the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor.   He...

Kathy A. Caldwell, Age 74, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Grayson, Kentucky Monday March 25, 2024 after an extended illness. Kathy was born December 24, 1949 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Patrick Herbert and Betty Jane Wilcoxon Williamson.  Kathy worked for the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg, Kentucky for over 20 years.  She loved playing BINGO and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...

Vernon Mitchell Ash, 85, of Marion, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, March 3, 2024 at Ohio Health Marion Hospital. Vernon was born September 7, 1938, in Lewis County, Kentucky, the son of the late Delbert and Goldie Inez (Pendulum) Ash.  He was a deacon of Good Faith Baptist church in Marion.  Vernon was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He retired from General Motors in Mansfield and enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and going to auctions. He is...

Mrs. Amanda Ruth Stacy Howard, Age 37, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her home. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on August 12, 1986 to Larry Stacy and Ruth Parker. Amanda was a 2004 graduate of Lewis County High School. She graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelors degree in Social Work. She enjoyed going to museums and thrift stores. Amanda was an avid reader. Her children and family were her life. Amanda is survived by her husband Jonathan Howard. Two...

Ms. Jewell Walker, Age 61, passed away Tuesday February 27, 2024 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born at Cabin Creek, Kentucky on August 22, 1962 to the late Ottie and Oretha Prather Penrod.    Jewell enjoyed playing cards such as rook and spades. She enjoyed playing pool drawing and painting. She would also always strip tobacco and enjoyed doing it. Surviving is her two sons Freddie (Erika) Walker, and Charles (Amber Yeager) Walker. One daughter Sierra Cheyenne...

Marlin E. ‘Tad’ Burriss, Age 67, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away at his home unexpectedly Wednesday February 21, 2024. Marlin was born in Lewis County, Kentucky June 4, 1956 to the late Marlin Lee and Mary Jane Pollitt Burriss.  ‘Tad’, as he was known by his family and friends worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department in Lewis County for over 33 years. He loved raising a garden in which he was so very proud of. He was preceded in death beside his...

Paul A. J. Sprouse, Age 20, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday February 20, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A.J. as he was known by his family and friends was born in Louisa, Kentucky February 11, 2004 to Paul Sprouse Sr. and Sonya Howard Sprouse of Maysville, Kentucky. A. J. worked for the Nestle’s Company in Mt. Sterling, Ky.  He loved tinkering with small engines and liked going 4 wheeling and riding his motor bike.  He was...

Kevin Logan Cooper, born July 22 nd , 1998 in Portsmouth, Ohio was taken unexpectedly on February 20 th , 2024 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He is now spending Eternity with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He leaves behind the memories and influence of a personality that cannot be duplicated. He was a valued employee of Stober Drives in Maysville, Kentucky, where he was the Supply Chain Team Lead. Surviving family members are his wife Morgan Cooper, son Kevin Jonah Cooper...

Gayle Roger Ruark, Age 76, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Monday February 19, 2024 at the Vanceburg Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Roger, was born in Portsmouth, Ohio June 24, 1947 to the late Rival and Olive Dummitt Ruark.  Roger was a truck driver and worked for the EPES transport company in North Carolina.  He was a member of the Quincy Church of Christ. Most of all he LOVED his family and adored his grandchildren. Roger was preceded in death beside his parents...