Reese Arnold Bolton 68 of West Portsmouth, Ohio gained his wings to heaven on Wednesday January 9, 2019 at the Bridgeport Nursing Center in Portsmouth Ohio. The West Portsmouth Native was born October 13, 1950 a son of the late Reese Bolton and Delana Carter Bolton at home. Reese was a United States Army Veteran and a loving Father and Brother. He is survived by a son; Benjamin Bolton, a daughter; Terese Bolton, two brothers; Theodore Bolton, Jeffrey Bolton, two grandsons; Jimmy Ray Jacobs...

Mark Allen Clark 46 of Ironton, Ohio gained his wings into heaven on January 7, 2019 from injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident. The Ironton native was born April 13, 1972, a son of the late Stella French and the late Randy Emerson Clark Sr. Mark Worked construction and was a loving father and brother. He was also big Ohio State Buck eye fan He is survived by his Fiancé; Millisa Kingery, a son; Mark Tyler Clark, a daughter; Emily Rose Clark, two brothers; Randy Clark Jr....

Linda Aldridge 70 of Coal Grove, Ohio gained her wings to heaven on Wednesday January 2, 2019 leaving from the Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. The Ironton native was born April 4, 1948, a daughter of the late Mary Louise DeFour and the late James Aldridge. Linda was a Graduate of Dawson Bryant High School, a former Baker, and attended Sharon Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son; Ryan Aldridge, and his father; Darryl Maynard and...

John Brotherton John Scott Brotherton (Red); 40 of Huntington, WV. passed away on Tuesday on January 1, 2019, leaving from the Cabell Huntington Hospital surrounded by family and close friends. He was born February 12, 1978 to John Ray Brotherton deceased, and is survived by 3 beautiful daughters, Kiera Alexis Bills; 20, Madison Lee Paige Brotherton:18 and Laiken Nakice Brotherton; 12. He also left behind a wife Amy Nicole Brotherton, and a sister; Tammy Lee...

John Lesley Butcher 81 of Paintesville, Kentucky gained his wings into heaven today Friday December 21, 2018 leaving  From the Kings Daughters Hospital In Ashland, Kentucky.  Keeping with his wishes he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service may be held at a later date.  His Family has entrusted his care to Brown Funeral Chapel. 

  Thomas Shope 77 of Ironton gained his wings to heaven Wednesday December 19, 2018. The Lawrence County native was born April 3, 1941 a son of the late Rev. Ogle Shope and the late Gwendolyn Stapleton Shope. Tom was a Mechanic by trade and was a good friend and neighbor to all. He was preceded in death by a brother; Ogle Lynn Shope, 4 Sisters; Judy Wilson, Bonnie Jenkins, Betty Jenkins, Janet Hall and a Baby. He is survived by his wife Emma Jean Shope, 7 sons; Thomas A. Shope,...

Melinda Sue Stambaugh; 44 of Ashland, Kentucky went to meet Jesus on Saturday December 8, 2018. The Ashland, Kentucky native was born September 14, 1974 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary Conley Distel . She had attended Boyd County Schools, a graduate of Paul Blazer High School and had attended college for 2 years. Those left to mourn her passing are; Her husband of 3 years James Earl Stambaugh III whom she married on October 3, 2015, a daughter Serena Dawn Stambaugh, a...

Robert Alvord 48, of Ashland gained his wings into Heaven on Wednesday December 5, 2018 leaving from the Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington West Virginia from injuries sustained in a fall. The Coatsville, Pennsylvania native was born December 25, 1970 a son of the late Judith Ann Roberts and the lae Robert James Alvord. Bob was a Farmhand and did side jobs and was a loving husband, father, and brother. He is survived by his wife whom he married on June 24, 2004, Content Powell -...

  Gary Ellis Gary Wayne Ellis; 50 of Kannapolis, North Carolina formerly of Hunt (Greenville, WVA), was called home to be with Jesus on Sunday November 25, 2018 leaving from the Carolinas Continue Care Hospital. He was born September 26, 1968, a son of the late Herman Brown and Ruth Ellis Brown of Hunt, WV. Gary loved to Hunt, Fish, and Praise the lord but most of all spending time with his family. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his Maternal grandparents; Mary...

Deborah Going Hankins, 70, of Ashland, KY passed away on Tuesday morning, November 20, 2018 in the Ashland Community Hospice Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Romalda Whitesel Going. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Dr. L. Milton Hankins and two step-children, Emily Elizabeth Favero of New Mexico and Adam Lloyd Hankins of Virginia. She is also survived by several step-grandchildren and one great grandson; also several nieces and nephews and their...