Reed Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Greenup, KY (2026)

03/13/2026

Carl William Skaggs Jr, 78, of Raceland, Kentucky, passed peacefully, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home with the love his life Trudy holding his hand. Carl was born June 1, 1947, in Johnson County, Kentucky, a son of the late Carl William Sr. and Lillian Valenti Skaggs.

Carl was a 1965 graduate of Blaine High School in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and later graduated from Big Sandy Community & Technical College’s Mayo Campus in Paintsville, Kentucky, where he earned a degree in machinist technology. He was retired from Super Quik, where he served as a maintenance supervisor. During his years there, he helped build and install fuel pumps for many of the Super Quik stations throughout the area. Carl was a hardworking man who remained humble, loving, and generous throughout his life. He deeply adored his wife, Trudy, and cherished his family above all else.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Patti Bellar.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Trudy Tackett Skaggs; a daughter JoAnn Bellar of Flatwoods, Kentucky; a brother John (Shera) Skaggs of Westerville, Ohio; a sister Lois Skaggs of Ironton, Ohio; two grandchildren Jayda Bellar of Greenup, Kentucky and Jacarr Coleman of Flatwoods, Kentucky; two great grandchildren Jayleigh Wells and Juni Wells; several nieces and nephews.

There are no services at this time. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com

03/12/2026

Sarah Sue Wood, 84, of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born March 12, 1942, in Liberal, Kansas and daughter of the late Leonard and Ferald D***s Neer.

Sarah was a devoted foster parent for many children and was a caregiver to many elderly people in the area. She formerly worked at the sewing factory in Glasgow, Kentucky. She enjoyed being a girl scout leader, teaching children’s church, painting and working with ceramics.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Tammy Lynn Wood; a granddaughter Sady Holbrook; two brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by three daughters Deborah Jean (James) Busby of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Pamela Joyce (Ricky) Davis of Etoile, Kentucky, and Charmaine Christine (Jeffrey) Holbrook of Wurtland, Kentucky; a son Michael Wayne Wood of Flatwoods, Kentucky; eleven grandchildren Tabitha Irwin, Evan Potter, Mallarie Andersen, Matthew Busby, Victoria Busby, Logan Holbrook, Shaelee Holbrook, Taylor Holbrook, Brandon Wood, Dylan Wood, and Damion Wood; several great grandchildren, special friends, Maria Bastians, and Mattie and Ava Minter.

A celebration of life will be conducted Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Gateway Church, 444 Blackburn Ave., Ashland, Kentucky 41102 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com

03/12/2026

Justin Keith Rigsby, 70, of Wurtland, Kentucky passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Clark Regional Hospital in Wi******er, Kentucky. Justin was born October 31, 1955, in Ashland, Kentucky. Per Justin’s request, there will be no services. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

03/06/2026

Martha “Jeanne” Blair Stewart, 80, of Worthington, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born April 13, 1945, in Cloverport, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William McKinley Blair and Bessie Sanders Blair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Phillip Roger “Horse” Stewart; and siblings Freddie Blair, Ed Blair, Alvin Blair, and Shirley Blair Coomes.

She is survived by one son William “Bill” (Lisa) Glenn Stewart of Summerfield, Florida; one daughter Jennifer Jean Stewart of Worthington, Kentucky; brothers Earl “Buckshot” (Minnie) Blair and Charles William “Butch” (Ogee) Blair; grandchildren Lila Marie Stewart and Ella Blair Stewart both of Summerfield, Florida; special friends Ramona McComas and Betty Whitt; caregivers Cindy Lacks and Brittany Mills; and a host of family and friends.

Jeanne was a 1963 graduate of Fredrick Fraize High School in Breckenridge County. In that same year she was crowned Miss Meade County Rural Electric. She worked in the family restaurant throughout her high school days. She was a former Title 1 aide for Worthington Elementary School, where she was also active in PTA, Fall Festivals, Haunted Houses, and more. Jeanne had a talent for catering where she volunteered lost of hours as house manager to the Paramount Arts Center during the Troubadour Concert Series.

Cloverport, Kentucky shaped her life in so many ways, the small Ohio river town is where she met Roger, who was working as a science teacher in Cloverport. They met on the school steps as she was delivering a fish tank to him and as they say, “the rest is history”. They were married on March 27, 1965, in Cloverport. Once married they returned to Roger’s hometown of Worthington, Kentucky, another small town also on the banks of the Ohio River where they established their home and family. She battled leukemia from January 2006-Decemeber 2008. Throughout her life she had several dogs that she cherished including Peppy Fuzzy, Duke, Oscar, and Sassy.

Jeanne enjoyed fishing, summer cookouts with her family and friends, and taking Sunday drives. She loved music, especially Marty Stewart, Garth Brooks, and Ronnie McDowell. She listened to all kinds of music from oldies to country. Jeanne would dress up in Costume in Cloverport for the Sacajawea Festival, Russell Railroad Days, and Halloween. Any occasion to put on a costume she was ready – even dressing up the neighborhood kids.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Bro. Delmar Hewlett. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Garden in Flatwoods, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday and one hour before the service on Thursday. Pallbearers: Donnie Hartsaw, Bill Stewart, Mike Wilson, Carlos Holbrook, Chris Stewart, Greg Stewart, Tony Helms, and Jason Flocker. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfunralhome.com.

03/06/2026

Shelby Tolliver, 85, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her residence. She faced her illness with strength and grace, never complaining. Shelby was born May 12, 1940, in Greenup, Kentucky, daughter of the late Robert Riley and Causetta Kilburn. She was a member of Little Jewell Old Regular Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her family, gardening, and canning. She made sure her family was well supplied with the best corn and green beans. SHe loved to cook and bake. She made sure everyone who walked through her door had plenty to eat.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Henry Tolliver; four brothers Jack Riley, Earl Riley, Kenneth Riley, and Robert Riley Jr.; two sisters Geneva Ratliff and Linda Hupp.

She is survived by five sons Dennis (Pam) Tolliver of Greenup, Kentucky, David (Annie) Tolliver of Greenup, Kentucky, Henry (Becky) Tolliver of Waddy, Kentucky, Steve (Becky) Tolliver of Greenup, Kentucky, and Melvin Tolliver of Greenup, Kentucky; two daughters Sharri (Ed) Robinson of Greenup, Kentucky and Melissa (Jerry) Brown of Greenup, Kentucky; fifteen grandchildren Brian Hanners, Billy Hanners, Tony Burke, Michael Rigney, Steven Tolliver, Jeffrey Tolliver, Brian Tolliver, Matt Tolliver, Katie Tolliver Fischer, Melvin Tolliver, Dillion Tolliver, MIranda Robinson Davis, Heather Robinson Liles, Amber Brown Wireman, and Jerrad Brown; and numerous great – grandchildren.

Shelby leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, devotion, and unconditional love. Though her family’s hearts are heavy, they find comfort knowing she is at peace, resting in the arms of her Savior.

In addition to her loving family, she cherished her dear friends Mary Tolliver, Sylvia Hall and Rita Bryant, whose friendship brought her joy and companionship throughout the years.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Elder Keith Tipton and Elder Jr. Ruggles. Burial will be in Tolliver Cemetery in Greenup, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday and one hour before the service on Tuesday. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

03/06/2026

Rebecca Ann “Little Becky” Pinson, 43, of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Rebecca was born October 15, 1982, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of James Pinson Jr. Portsmouth, Ohio, Laura Turner Pinson and Step Mom Rebecca Jean Hamilton of Grove City, Ohio. Rebecca had attended Portsmouth East High School. She loved playing volleyball, music, dancing, eating Whatchamacallit’s, playing “spa” day, and spending time with her girls.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children Jeremiah Walker Phipps.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two daughters Samanatha Jo Phipps and Elizabeth Paige Phipps of Grove City, Ohio; four sisters Jennifer Lynn Pinson of Portsmouth, Ohio, Rachel Marie Pinson of San Francisco, California, Nicole Cayliana Logan of Bexley, Ohio, and Sarah Ellen Logan of Upper Arlington, Ohio; a brother James Pinson III and wife Jessica of Lexington, Ky.; two nieces Alexis Phipps and Adreeona Phipps both of Portsmouth, Ohio; a nephew Elijah James Crisp of Bexley, Ohio, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

She was loved by all that knew her. The family wants to send a special “Thank You” for longtime family friend Mitzi Logan for always being here and a part of our extended family.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 3:00-5:00pm at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky.

03/05/2026

Jimmie V. Paul Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 96.

Jimmie was born on February 21, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Ohio, son of the late Sirdine Paul and Ida Mae Burton Paul Webb. Jimmie was an Army Special Forces for seven years and a Korean Conflict Veteran. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Greenup, Kentucky. He worked at Westinghouse Electric in Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Anna Sue Brown Paul; two brothers Homer Webb and Lawrence Paul and two sisters Lillie Mae Webb and Janavee Harris.

He is survived by his son Jimmie Paul Jr and his wife Barbara of Lynn, Kentucky; a granddaughter Kaitlin Miller and her husband Danny; a grandson Austin Paul; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Brentley, Shyanna, Gracelynn, Charity, and Maddox; a sister Leona McQueen; a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held from 11:00 – 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Elder Dan Evans Sr. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

03/02/2026

Charla M. Johnson, 62, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away March 1, 2026, at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville, Ohio. Charla was born December 23, 1963, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charlie Johnson and Katy Worthington Johnson Trout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Rick Johnson and one nephew Chad Johnson. She is survived by three sisters Donna Cooper of Hudson, Florida, Karen Mowery of Lloyd, Kentucky, Sandra (Gary) Floyd of Oldtown, Kentucky; and a host of nieces and nephews.

There will be no services at this time. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

02/28/2026

Geneva Wright Adams, 92, of Grayson, Kentucky, formerly of Wurtland, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 26, 2026, at UK Kings Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky. Geneva was born on August 12, 1933, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Richard and Kate Adams Sparks. She was a member of Tunnel Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky where she was also the Treasurer and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Roy Wright and her second husband Chester Adams.; a son Lester Wright and a brother Vinas Sparks.

She is survived by one son Leroy “Lee” (Teresa) Wright of Grayson, Kentucky; one daughter in law Suzette Wright of Catlettsburg, Kentucky; four grandchildren Justin Lee Wright of Grayson, Tammy (Rod) Opell of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Nancy (Terry) Godbey of Rush, Kentucky, Leslie Miranda of Rush, Kentucky; two step grandchildren Mike Adams of Ashland, Kentucky and Nicole Vanderpool of Ashland, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Minister Scott Hill. Burial will be in Oldfields Cemetery in Argillite, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 11:00 – 1:00 pm on Wednesday. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

02/26/2026

Jerry Lee Abdon, 85, of Load, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at River Run Health Care in Franklin Furnace, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born November 4, 1940, in Load, Kentucky, a son of the late Freeman and Claro Archey Abdon.

Jerry was a 1958 graduate of the former Wurtland High School and was a retired inspector from AK Steel. He attended Oldsteam Baptist Church in Wurtland, Kentucky. He was known for making sorghum, apple butter, and maple syrup. He became a National Award Winning Sorghum Maker. He enjoyed farming, raising to***co, and taking care of his apple orchard. Jerry also opened a Sporting Clay Target course in 1991 on his farm.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Juanita Sizemore Abdon; a brother Danny Abdon, and a brother-in-law who was his best friend Dickie Sizemore.

He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years Connie Lynn Allen Abdon; three sons Chris (Helen) Abdon of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Greg (Winnie) Abdon of Load, Kentucky, and Todd Abdon of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters Dana McCleese of York, Kentucky and Kelly McCarty of Flagler Beach, Florida; one brother Marshall (Teresa) Abdon of Lloyd, Kentucky; one sister Connie Mabry of Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren Caedon Snider, Dagan Abdon, and Anna (Brandon) Howard; two great-grandchildren Thomas Howard and Ella Grace Howard; a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00pm, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Abdon Family Cemetery at Load by Pastor Rodney Vance. Reed Funeral home in Greenup, Kentucky has been entrusted with the services. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

02/26/2026

Rose Marie Adkins, 78, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Arbors at Stow, in Stow, Ohio. Rose was born October 2, 1947, in Ironton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Millard and Enez Potter Neace.

Rose is survived by her husband of 60 years William Rufus Adkins; a son Jonathan (Stephanie) Adkins of Moline, Illinois; a daughter Angie (John) Beck of Akron, Ohio; two brothers Jerry (Janice) Neace of Louisville, Kentucky and Bertis (Jewell) Neace of Oldtown, Kentucky; four sisters Janet (Carson) Miracle of Wi******er, Kentucky, Frances (Carlos) Flannery of Hermitage, Tennessee, Juanita Ziezer of Sandusky, Ohio, and Dorothy (Mike) McClannahan of Flatwoods, Kentucky; 1 grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Minister John Lybrook. Burial will be in the Warnock Cemetery, Warnock, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com

02/24/2026

Patricia Lee Langley, 43, of Russell, Kentucky, entered eternal rest on February 22, 2026, surrounded by those she loved the most. Tricia was a woman of intelligence, compassion, and quiet strength. She was a devoted nurse whose sharp clinical mind and steady presence made her especially drawn to cardiac testing and interventional radiology. She took great pride in her profession and cared deeply for both her patients and colleagues.

Above all, Tricia was a loving and devoted mother. Her children, Kaden and Leah Langley, were the center of her world and her greatest joy. She beamed with pride as she listened to Kaden play the drums and cheered for Leah from the sidelines of the basketball court. Her children’s accomplishments and happiness meant everything to her. Tricia’s brother, Chris Isaacs, was her lifelong best friend; their bond was a constant that never wavered.

Tricia had a curious spirit and a love of life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and losing herself in a good book. Some of her most treasured memories were family vacations: hiking glaciers with her kids, driving her family on the “wrong side of the road” in Ireland, and wandering the streets of Paris with her brother. Tricia was a kind human, a thoughtful friend, and she relished the moments filled with laughter, discovery, and connection.

In addition to her children and brother, she is survived by her parents, Steve Isaacs of Grayson and Randi McGlone of Ashland, her grandfather, Larry McGlone of Ashland, her niece, Sydney Isaacs, confidant Kathy Thompson, and a host of friends and extended family. Tricia was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Richard and Minnie Isaacs of Grayson, and her maternal grandmother, Carol Riegel of Louisville.

Tricia left this world far too soon; her adventure wasn’t finished. The love she gave so freely will remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She leaves behind a space that cannot be filled and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

A celebration of life will be from 11:00 - 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

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