Obituary Listing
Douglas Madden
Nov 4, 2026
Douglas D. Madden, 72, of South Portsmouth, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Garrison, KY, on April 19, 1954, the son of the late Henry and Delores Fraley Madden.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Larysa Vaughn, and one brother, Marvin Madden.
Left behind to cherish his...
Samantha Jo Carter
Oct 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Samantha Jo Carter
May 14, 1969 – October 28, 2026
Samantha Jo Carter passed away on October 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, passion, and vibrant spirit. She was born on May 14, 1969, in Niles, Michigan, to Billie Jo (Krebs) Carter and Samuel Paul Carter, who preceded her in death.
From a young age, Samantha’s flair...
Connie S. Howerton
Oct 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Connie Sue Howerton (Osborne)
Connie Sue Howerton (Osborne), age 81, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, at SOMC Hospice. Born on September 28, 1945, she was the beloved daughter of Alvin and Ruth Osborne. Her life was marked by faith, love, and compassion, and her warm smile and generous spirit brought comfort and joy to everyone...
Arthur Franklin
Oct 15, 2026
Arthur Franklin, 75, of New Boston, Ohio, went to be with his lord on October 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on December 30, 1950, to the late Dennis R. and Iva Lee Greene Franklin.
Arthur was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a member of American Legion Post 23 and had...
Nancy Jane Hammond
Oct 10, 2026
Nancy Jane Hammond, 80, of Firebrick, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, on December 17, 1945, to the late Dennis R. and Iva Lee Greene Franklin.
For more than 50 years, Nancy was a devoted member of the Firebrick...
James Hobson
Oct 8, 2026
James Hobson, Jim to most, Mr H. to some, 78, of South Portsmouth, KY, passed away on October 8, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on January 24, 1948, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late Reverend (A.J.) Alex Junior Hobson and Eula Peterman Hobson.
Along with his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary,...
George Cobern
Oct 3, 2026
George Robert Cobern, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 23, 1951, to the late George R. Cobern Sr. and the late Frances L. Jones Cobern.
On March 10, 1986, Junior married the love of his life, Karen Faythe Adams Cobern. Their marriage was...
Barbara Gayle leach
Sep 29, 2026
Barbara Gayle Leach, age 58, of Phelps, Kentucky passed away at the Pikeville Medical Center on September 29, 2026, after a brief illness. Barb was born on May 3,1968, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Roger Leach and Helen Irene Horton Leach and a member of the Episcopal Church.Barb was a beloved music teacher at Phelps...
Cheryl Moore
Sep 18, 2026
Cheryl A. Moore, 69, of South Shore, KY, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 1, 1957, in Portsmouth, OH, a daughter of the late Carl Edward Felty and Wanda Jane Brown Felty.
In her nearly 20 years as the first woman Mayor of South Shore, Cheryl exemplified civic...
Lloyd Timothy "Tim" Lewis
Sep 3, 2026
Lloyd Timothy “Tim” Lewis, 77, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born in South Portsmouth, Kentucky, on April 2, 1949, a son of the late James Walker Lewis JR and Pearl Mae Evans Lewis.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Valerie Faye Clark Lewis; his daughter,...
Theodore "Buddy" Logan
Aug 30, 2026
Theodore “Buddy” Logan, 77, of Greenup, KY, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Ashland Community Hospice in Ashland, KY. He was born in Greenup, KY, on December 27, 1948, a son of the late Clyde and Shirley Bush Logan
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Thelma Logan; three brothers, Roger Logan, Ronnie Logan,...
Emma "Jodie" Breen
Aug 28, 2026
Emma “Jodie” Breen, 68, of Ashland, KY, passed away on Friday, August, 28, 2026, at Ashland Community Hospice in Ashland, KY. She was born in Frankfort, KY, on December 18, 1957, a daughter of the late Thomas Eugene and Margaret Ann Shields Claffey.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Donna Stone.
Left behind to cherish her...
Charlyn'Jade Kid Dawson
Aug 21, 2026
Charlyn’Jade “C.J.” Kid Dawson, of Greenup, KY, went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Ashland, KY, on April 22, 2026, a daughter of Cameron Audley Dawson and Gregri’Anna Mae Wireman.
C.J. is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Greg “Obie” Wireman and Iva Potter Wireman; paternal grandfather, Charles Dawson;...
James Ellis Glass
Aug 7, 2026
James Ellis Glass, known as "Jimmy," age 65, of South Portsmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at South Shore Nursing & Rehab, where he was under hospice care. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on January 6, 1961, to Bill Glass and the late Marlene Timberlake Glass.
Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his...
Ronald David Bailey JR
Aug 3, 2026
Ronald David Bailey JR, 60, of South Shore, KY, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, OH, on June 5, 1966, a son of Ronald David Bailey and the late Donna Brown Bailey.
Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by one brother, Mark Bailey.
Left behind to cherish his memory along with...
Paul David "Pete" Phillips
Jul 30, 2026
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Paul David “Pete” Phillips, 78, of Ashland, KY, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Ashland Community Hospice in Ashland, KY. He was born in Portsmouth, OH, on August 7, 1947, a son of the late Charles and Myrtle Sexton Phillips.
Pete graduated from McKell High School...
Robin Farris
Jul 29, 2026
Robin Sue Farris, 60, of South Shore, KY, passed away on July 29, 2026. She was born in Portsmouth, OH, on July 3, 1966, a daughter of Leroy Bailey and the late Louise Gordon Bailey.
Robin was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald Farris, Donald Farris, and Jim Farris.
Left behind to cherish her memory, along with her father, are one...
Donald Anderson
Jul 23, 2026
Donald R. Anderson, 83, of South Shore, KY, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1943, a son of the late Lincoln and Ocie Presley Anderson.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Amanda Price; one sister and two brothers.
Left behind to cherish...
Belva Jean VanBibber
Jul 22, 2026
Belva Jean VanBibber, of Greenup, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 22, 2026. Belva was born on July 6, 1936, in Tongs, Kentucky, to the late Sam and Ethel Young.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Mark VanBibber; her husband of 56...
Robert Lee Wells
Jul 9, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Wells, 71, of South Shore, KY, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Portsmouth, OH, on October 14, 1954, a son of the late Robert Grant and Helen Roberta (Bailey) Wells.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
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