Reed Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Greenup, KY (2025)

08/12/2025

Steven Travis “Pap” Hamm, 48, of York, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Travis was born June 24, 1977, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of Gregory Allen and Irma Denise Borders Hamm of York, Kentucky.

Travis was a 1995 graduate of Russell High School, was employed at Marathon Petroleum in Catlettsburg, Kentucky where he also volunteered as fire and rescue and he was a volunteer fireman with the Load Fire Department. Travis loved the Lord and was involved in several ministries throughout the area. He attended the House of Praise in Greenup, Kentucky, he was with the Living Free Ministry at the Assembly of God in Raceland, and he ministered at the Greenup and Boyd County Jails. Travis even started his own ministry, Street Called Straight. He was also a part of the Big Brothers program at Catlettsburg Elementary School. He helped as a mentor at the methadone clinic in Ashland, Kentucky. Travis enjoyed the outdoors. Riding horses, trail rides, camping, and riding his Harley were just a few of his favorite hobbies. Most of all Travis enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving and kind wife of 17 years Danielle M. Buckler Hamm; a son Travis Riley (Shelby) Hamm of Flatwoods, Kentucky; a daughter Island Tackett of York, Kentucky; a brother Nathan Hamm of Ashland, Kentucky; a sister Sarah Hamm of Prague, Czech Republic; two grandchildren Raiden “Nugget” and Scarlett Hamm; a niece Harper Hamm of Russell, Kentucky and a very special great-niece Lydia “Mouse” Malone of New Boston, Ohio.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Minister Steve Hamm. Burial will be in the Hamm – Borders Family Cemetery in York, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 11:00 until service time Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at rlrfuneralhome .com

08/11/2025

Jack Rufus Foster, 89, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his residence. Jack was born May 2, 1936, in Garrett, Kentucky, a son of the late James David and Tempie Bradford Foster. He was a 1954 graduate of Carter City High School and a member and deacon of Lloyd First Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid University of Kentucky fan. He loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by six brothers Vernon Foster, Velton Foster, Chapman Foster, Charles Junior Foster, Cletis Foster, James Foster and six sisters Beatrice Daniels, Esther Carr, Irene Campbell, Geraldine Preston, Anna Lambert, and Sue Burnett.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Ella Louise Hammond Foster; one son Rusty (Cheri) Foster of Lloyd, Kentucky; one daughter Cindy McCullough of Lloyd, Kentucky; one sister Phyllis Spradlin of South Shore, Kentucky; six grandchildren Phillip (Leah) McCullough, Brittany (Gerald) Stambaugh, Timothy Jack (Sarah) McCullough, Adam (Sarah) Foster, Benjamin Foster, and Reece Foster; 10 great grandchildren Noah, Logan, Kaelyn, Sophie, Jonah, Jaxon, Lydia, Samuel, Ayden, and Grant; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Lloyd First Baptist Church in Lloyd, Kentucky by his son Pastor Rusty Foster. Burial will be in Everman Cemetery in Grayson, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup and one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Hospice Care Center, 1480 Carter Ave., Ashland, Kentucky 41101. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

08/10/2025

Larry Gene Grizzle, 77, of Ironton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born August 12, 1947, in Paintsville, Ky, a son of the late Ken and Mary Brown Grizzle.

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Ironton High School and a huge Ironton Football fan. He proudly served his country as a sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired from DuPont de Nemours Inc. in Wurtland, Kentucky. He loved playing golf, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed going to watch the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky Wildcat Basketball play.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Paula Grizzle Mowry and one sister-in-law Sharon Williams Grizzle.

He is survived by his loving wife Diane McElhaney Grizzle; two daughters Christa (Chris) Sanford and Cathy (Ben) Staples; one son Michael (Abby) Grizzle; two bonus sons Ryan (Fauna Grubb) Howard and Mason Howard; eight grandchildren Kimberly (Gavin) Cox, Justin (Peyton) Howard, Reid Staples, Peyton Grizzle, Kayson Howard, Ryder Staples, Arya Howard and Cody Braden; five great grandchildren; two brothers Ken (Patricia Stevens) Grizzle, Jeff (Tammy) Grizzle; one sister Charlotte (Maury) Williams; brother in law Eric (Felicia) McElhaney; and sister in law Gail( Joe) Miles.

Funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Wednesday August 13, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Minister Donny Mckenzie. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup, Kentucky. Military Rites will be performed by American Legion Post 93 Kenova. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time on Wednesday. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

08/08/2025

Della Arnett of Greenup, Kentucky passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at her residence in Lloyd, Kentucky. She was born in Load, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Oakley and Nancy Jane Thacker Traylor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Ron Traylor and two sisters Linda Potter and Patty Traylor Caudill.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years Jeff Arnett; one son Zackary (Chelsea) Richcreek, of Louisville, Kentucky; one brother Henry Thacker of South Shore, Kentucky; one sister Ella (Roy) Stiltner of Argillite, Kentucky; and two special nieces Rita Worthington and Renee Traylor; a host of nieces, nephews, and family.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Ministers Bro. Danny Brown and Mike Dennis. Burial will be in Hall Farm Cemetery in Greenup, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Tuesday. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

08/08/2025

Deborah “Debbie” Sue Warnock, 74, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio passed peacefully August 7, 2025, at River Run Healthcare in Franklin Furnace, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1951, in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles Elby and Bobbie Preston Quillen. She attended the former McKell High School and graduated from Shawnee State with an associate’s degree in nursing. She worked at Hempstead Manor in Portsmouth, Ohio as an RN. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lloyd. Debbie loved to sew and craft. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by one son Dwight (Dana)Warnock of Knoxville, Tennessee; two daughters Lee Ann (Jim) Sampson of Franklin Furnace, Ohio and Kimberly (Ryan) Slusher of Louisville, Kentucky; two brothers Mark (Sylvia) Quillen of York, Kentucky and Kevin (Barbara) Quillen of York, Kentucky; three sisters Teresa (Marshall) Abdon of Lloyd, Kentucky, Denise Quillen Snoddy of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and Lou (Randy) Quillen of York, Kentucky; eight grandchildren Nate Warnock, Grace Warnock, Sam Warnock, Kaden Sampson, Kayla Sampson, Eric Sampson, Evan Slusher, and Joel Slusher; three great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Minister Andy Ramey. Burial will be in D.C. Quillen Cemetery in York, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday and one hour before the service on Monday. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

07/28/2025

Gregory Harold Russell, 78, of Otway, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 26, 2025. He passed peacefully with his loving family at his bedside. Greg was born June 30, 1947 in Glen Alum, West Virginia, a son of the late Hershel and Kansas Ferrell Russell. He loved fishing, working with old cars, and spending time with his family. He had a soft spot for his dogs and raised plenty of them from puppies over the years. He also enjoyed going to the dog track or trying his luck at the casino.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Kathy Gilliam Russell and two brothers Beveran “Happy” Russell and Douglas Pemberton.

He is survived by three daughters Tonya (James) Fisher of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Candy (Roy) Hodge of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Lindsey Verne of West Portsmouth, Ohio; one son Gregory (Kristi) Russell of West Portsmouth, Ohio; three sisters Beverly Terry of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, Diane (Gene) Greeson of Spokane, Washington. And Marsha (Dave) Fisher of Canton, Ohio; one brother Brent Russell of Elmer, New Jersey; seven grandchildren Jimmy, Miranda, Taylor, Brianna, Kaydan, C**t, and Chevelle; two great granddaughters Stormie and Harloe; many nieces and nephews he loved; and his special friend Julie Wilds of Otway, Ohio.

Graveside service will be conducted at Haver Hill Cemetery following the visitation on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Visitation will be from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm on Wednesday at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky. Family has requested in lieu of flowers donation may be made towards funeral expenses. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

07/24/2025

Lelia Faye Kilburn, 79, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away July 22, 2025, at her residence in Greenup. She was born March 2, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky, a daughter of the late John and Rosie Carter Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Ray Kilburn Sr.; two sons Jerold DeWayne Kilburn and Arnold Ray Kilburn Jr.; one brother Albert Nichols; and five sisters Juanita Lord, Ruth Nichols, Frances Jacobs, Ann Hopkins, and Alta Cox.

She is survived by one daughter Cindi Kilburn of Greenup, Kentucky; one sister Nancy Cox of Greenfield, Ohio; two grandchildren; 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.

07/24/2025

Earnest L. Rickett, 71, of South Portsmouth, Kentucky passed away Monday July 21, 2025, at SOMC Hospice Care Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. Earnest was born April 22,1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Earnest Bruce and Betty Jane Bell Rickett. He was a retired truck driver, enjoyed working on old trucks, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Teddy Ray Rickett, Tracy S. Rickett, and Eddie Rickett; two sisters Patricia Rickett and Brenda Rickett; one grandson Brett Osborne.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years Garnett Porter Rickett; two sons Tony Rickett of Cincinnati, Ohio and Tracy L. Rickett of Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters Ashley Rickett of South Portsmouth, Kentucky and Jennifer Rickett of South Portsmouth, Kentucky; three brothers Charlie (Dana) Rickett of Vanceburg, Kentucky, James (Sonja) Rickett of Tennessee, and Bruce Rickett of Quincy, Kentucky; five sisters Barb Rickett of Garrison, Kentucky, Betty Joe Rickett of Quincy, Kentucky, Imogene Rickett of Quincy, Kentucky, Jamie Rickett of Vanceburg, Kentucky, Kristi Rickett of South Shore, Kentucky; fifteen grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Crystal Dawn Cemetery in Quincy, Kentucky by Minister Raymond Lewis. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

07/23/2025

Joe Dale Akers, 62, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away July 16, 2025, at his residence in Greenup. Joe was born October 29, 1962, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Eldid and Joy Bailey Akers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Tommy Akers.

He is survived by the love of his life Thelma Shepard Akers; one step son Jeffery Sheperd of Ashland, Kentucky; one step daughter Tiffany Sheperd of Ashland, Kentucky; five brothers James Akers of Rush, Kentucky, Danny (Jennie) Akers of Wooster, Ohio, Tony (Kathy) Akers of Greenup, Kentucky, Richard (Charlotte) Akers of South Point, Ohio, Terry (Lorie) Akers of Rush, Kentucky; two sisters Brenda (Tad) Johns of Mt. Vernon, Ohio and Tonya (Kenny) Clark of Ashland, Kentucky; and one grandchild Bella Clark.

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

07/16/2025

Mrs. Claudetta Marlene Johnson Burgess, age 85, of Lloyd, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Marlene was born January 28, 1940, in Morgantown, Pike County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Donald Fredrick Johnson and Alberta Adkins Johnson.‍‍

Marlene was a 1958 graduate of the former McKell High School where she was also football Homecoming Queen. She was an active and loyal member of Lloyd First Baptist Church for more than half a century where she had many friends. She was a homemaker all her life and she loved quilting and was a member of the Lloyd Homemakers. She was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcats fan. She enjoyed canning, cooking and especially spending time with her beloved family. ‍

Marlene is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, William Henry Burgess. In addition she is survived by three sons; Timothy Dean (Lisa) Burgess, James Luther Burgess, and Mark Aaron {Crystal) Burgess; a daughter; Tara Lea Burgess (Jamie) Suttles; sixteen grandchildren Andy (Jen) Burgess, Bobby (Devon) Burgess, Katie (Andrew) Ching, William (Maria) Burgess, Lorel Burgess, Olivia (Jack) Wolf, Caleb Burgess, Seth (Liz) Burgess, Jammie Lea (Donnie) Adams, James (Bethany) Suttles, Jonah (Lindsey) Suttles, Jessica Suttles, Shelby (Riley) Hamm, Ashley Burgess, Maggie Burgess, and Aaron Burgess. Marlene is also survived by 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Lloyd First Baptist Church by Pastor Rusty Foster. Burial will be in the Brick Union Church Cemetery, Lloyd, Kentucky.‍ Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky, and one hour before the service on Saturday at Lloyd First Baptist Church. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

07/14/2025

Pamela Sue Blanton, 71, of Greenup, Kentucky passed away July 13, 2025, at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Pamela was born May 13, 1954, in Ironton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Marshall and Evelyn Fout Truitt. She was a 1971 graduate of McKell High School and the proud owner and operator of The Game Room in Greenup, Kentucky, which she ran for 10 years. She was a member of the American Pool Players Association and traveled to many cities to compete in tournaments. Her love of travel extended beyond the pool table, she and her late husband were over-the-road truck drivers, exploring the country together and creating a lifetime of memories. She also had a love for horseback riding and trail riding. She cherished her time with family and adored her daughter and grandchildren. She treasured every moment spent with them. She never met a stranger and truly loved being around people.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harley Blanton and one brother Phillip Mike Truitt.

She is survived by one daughter Victoria Blanton Collins of Greenup, Kentucky; two brothers Ed (Susan) Truitt of Buffalo, West Virginia and Mark Truitt of Greenup, Kentucky; two grandchildren Ryker Blanton and Phoenix Blanton; two step grandchildren Chloe Collins and Emma Collins.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.

07/09/2025

Harry “Poochie” Bailey, 81, 0f Ironton, Ohio, formerly of Flatwoods, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born, March 5, 1944, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Harm and Josephine Potter Bailey.

Harry was a 1962 graduate of Russell High School and was owner of Hometown Carpets in Ashland, Kentucky since 1989.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed boating, spending time on the river, and riding motorcycles. He will be remembered for his generous-giving nature, loving personality, always smiling, and positive outlook on life. He always strived to help others in need.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by two sons Brian Keith (Jamie) Bailey and Carl Jason Bailey both of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky; a daughter Belinda Sue Bailey of Ironton, Ohio; three grandchildren Kory Brian Bailey, Daylan River Bailey, and Tanner Vaughn Bailey; a great-grandson Bane Brian Bailey; a host of nieces, nephews, family, and special friends that loved him and will miss him dearly.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Reed Funeral in Greenup, Kentucky has been entrusted will the arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com

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