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Hazel Geraldine Russell, 93, of Saint Paul, Kentucky, went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2023.  Hazel was born in Greenup County, Kentucky, on July 18, 1930, to Dave and Nettie Wilburn.  She served The Lord for 75 years. Hazel loved God and her family.  She attended South Portsmouth Community Church.  She enjoyed cooking and taking care of others.  She also enjoyed working in the garden and entertaining visitors. No one ever left her...

Jackie Lee Bloomfield JR, 46 of South Shore, KY. Passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Beckley, WV. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., April 11, 1977 a son of Donna Spriggs Bloomfield and the late Jackie Lee Bloomfield SR. Along with his father he is preceded in death by one sister, Tammy Jo Bloomfield Potter. Left behind to cherish his memory along with his mother are his wife of 17 years Amanda Blankenship Bloomfield; one daughter, KayLee Marie (Megan) Sharp of Huntington, W. VA; two...

Linda Barry, 71, of South Webster, OH., passed away Saturday August 26, 2023 at Portsmouth Health & Rehab in Portsmouth, OH. She was born in South Webster, OH., September 29, 1951 the youngest daughter of the late Harvey and Elizabeth Fletcher Rollins. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harmon Ray Barry; one sister, Ellen Mahan Ernste and bonus grandchild, Ricky Lee Francis She leaves behind two sisters, Judith (Roger) Leadingham and Kay (Bob) Feasel; two...

Charles L. Richards JR., 67 of Portsmouth, OH., passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., February 25, 1956 a son of the late Charles L Richards SR., and Martha J. Cooper Richards. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one son, Keith Richards and one brother, John Richards. Surviving are three sons, Charles F. Richards, Elvis Richards and John Richards; four daughters, Bridget Ohm, Jenny Royalty, Bobbie Richards and...

Barry Dean Hammon, 67, of Firebrick, KY., passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, OH., January 22, 1956 a son of the late Ralph and Ethel Harr Hammon. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, Terry, Phillip and Steven Hammon; one sister-in-law, Brenda Gail Hammon and two nieces. Left behind to cherish his memory are one sister, Dianna Hammon of Firebrick, KY; two brothers, Paul (Gail) Hammon of Taylor, MI., and Mark...

Brenda F. Smith, 73, of South Shore, KY., passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at SOMC Hospice in Portsmouth, OH. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., September 16, 1949 a daughter of the late Charles and Ailene Boggs Smith. She was an administrative assistant at Shawnee State University where she retired with over 20 years of service. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Lee Smith and Jeff Smith. Left behind to cherish her memory are one sister, Donna Smith of...

Arimi J. Adams Thompson, 73, of South Shore, KY., passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Harts Creek W. VA., October 4, 1949 a daughter of the late Enoch and Elizabeth Carter Adams. She was of the Christian Faith and retired from the V.A. Hospital where she worked as a registered nurse. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, Enoch Gorman Adams and Eddie Adams; four sisters, Racine Spence, Diane Poston, Pasty...

Mahala Dayne Jefferson, 64, of Orange Park, FL., passed away July 10, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, OH., March 23, 1959 a daughter of the Greta (Billy) Luper of Orange Park, FL., and the late Donald Hunt. Along with her father she is preceded in death by one son, Michael Kennedy; two brothers, Kent Hunt and Dwight Hunt. Left behind to cherish her memory along with her mother are two sons, David (Georgette Yoakem) Kennedy and Denny “Gus” (Jennifer Owen)...

Claude V Campbell ll, Age 57 Passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours of July 7th, 2023. Born April 6th 1966, Claude was a life long resident of Ohio and the only child of the late Claude V Campbell Sr and Thelma Campbell. Claude retired after many years at Bellisio foods manufacturer in Jackson. He had a passion for motorcycles, cars and building things by hand and thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with family and friends. Claude is survived by his wife, Tonya J Campbell....

Bobbie Mullins, born December 25, 1938, in Neon, Kentucky went home to be with her Lord on July 5, 2023, at the age of 84. She was a daughter of the late Jefferson “Jeff” and Fairy Belle Meade Mullins. She was a faithful member of Refuge Baptist Church, Patrick, SC, and retired from General Motors after 28 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwayne Mullins, daughter, Carolyn, son-in-law, Keith Socha, brothers, Clifford Mullins, Robert...