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Music Family Funeral Home, 224 Main Street, Greenup, KY (2026)

08/12/2026

Charles Lee Blevins Sr., 82, of Catlettsburg, passed from this earthly life and entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with his family by his side. Lee was born on September 15, 1943, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Chester and Hazel Blevins. In addition to his parents Lee was preceded in death by his brother Carroll Blevins. He proudly served his country as a United States Army Veteran. Lee was a former truck driver and retired from Special Metals. He was a faithful member of South Fork Old Regular Baptist Church in Worthington, where he found comfort, joy, and fellowship worshiping his Master in Heaven alongside the brothers and sisters of his church family. Lee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Above all, his family was his greatest joy, and he cherished every moment spent with those he loved. Those left to cherish Lee’s memory include his beloved wife of 60 years, Brenda Sue Blevins; his sons, Charles Lee Blevins Jr. (Deanna) of Catlettsburg, Charles Durham (Lily) of Ontario, Canada, two daughters, Sonya Ray Earl (David) of Wayne County, West Virginia, and Patricia Ann McCabe (G.E.) of Milton, West Virginia; two brothers, J.R. Blevins (Sue) of Greenup, Kentucky, and Gary Blevins (the late Gail Blevins) of Greenup, Kentucky; and two sisters, Janet Rae Poplin (the late Elwood) of Worthington, Kentucky, and Yvonne Stapleton (Wes) of Greenup, Kentucky, and a sister-in-law Ginni Blevins of Greenup. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Aaron Blevins, Tyler Blevins, Nathaniel Earl (Morgan), Nicholas Earl, Joshua McCabe (Hannah), Wyatt McCabe (Emily), and Kurt McCabe; as well as five great-grandchildren, Lila Earl, Amelia McCabe, Twyla McCabe, Weston McCabe, and Halle McCabe. Funeral services for Lee will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at South Fork Old Regular Baptist Church 534 4th Ave Worthington, Ky., with his brother, Elder Gary Blevins, & Elders Nate Caudill and Jack Stewart officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the church. Full Military Rites will be provided by Ceredo/Kenova American Legion Post 93 following the funeral service at the church. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast. Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Music Funeral Home in Greenup.

08/10/2026

Johnny R. Robinson, 88, of Raceland, passed away August 9, 2026, in the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. John was born March 8, 1938 in Ashland to the late John and Pearl Scott Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Tom, Gary, and Dick Robinson. John served in the United States Army and was a Kentucky Colonel. John served as the 9th District Commander for the American Legion from 1987-1988. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and served as a bartender for the Raceland American Legion Post 43 and Flatwoods American Legion Post 325 until he retired. He belonged to many veterans’ organizations and served in many roles over the years. John was also an avid bluegrass fan and will be missed by all his bluegrass family. Family left to cherish his life and memories include his partner of 49 years Betty Robinson, children, Tony (Gary) Holcomb of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Christy Gullett of Firebrick, Ky., Michael (Jackie) of Nicholasville, KY., grandchildren, Whitney Cherry, Nikki (Derek) Reis, Joseph (Megan) Cherry, Zachary (Erianna) Holcomb, and Slade Holcomb. Great Grandchildren, Jaden Reis, Katelyn and Ashton Sturgill, Joseph Cherry, Carter Bush, Adalynn, Blade, and Owen Holcomb, and a host of loving family members and friends who will miss him dearly. For the love of his dog (Shamrock), in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Greenup County Animal Shelter. Military Graveside Rites will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast by the Kenova American Legion Post 93 and Pastor Charles Wayne Blevins. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday at Music Funeral Home in Greenup. Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Music Funeral Home in Greenup.

08/10/2026

Phillip Arthur May, 69, of Russell, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 7, 2026, at his residence, with his loving wife, Janice, by his side.
Phillip was born April 1, 1957, in Greenup, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Elma May. He was a man who brought laughter and warmth wherever he went, especially with his wife of 16 years, Janice. Phillip had a wonderfully crazy sense of humor and loved nothing more than joking around and sharing a good laugh with those he loved.
Phillip was a man of Pentecostal faith and proudly served his country in the United States Navy before retiring from military service. He later retired from AK Steel, where he worked in the laboratory.
In his free time, Phillip enjoyed playing Fortnite and golf, but some of his happiest memories were made on vacations in Florida with his family and beloved dogs, Rosie and Henry. He treasured time spent with the people he loved and created many memories that will be cherished forever.
In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his brothers, Ricky Joe, Paul, and David May, and his sister, Shirley Bums.
Phillip leaves behind a loving family who will deeply miss his laughter, his humor, and the special way he made life more enjoyable. He is survived by his devoted wife, Janice May; his son, Jason May of California; his daughters, Rebecca May of California and Erin Bartlett
(Michael) of Georgia; his stepson, Bobby Waddle of Coal Grove; Ohio; his stepdaughter, Bridget Remines of Coal Grove, Ohio; his brother, Danny May (Sandy) of Greenup; his sisters, Ruth White of Lexington and Sandy Adams of Wi******er; seven grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and a special niece, Stephanie Brown.
Though Phillip's passing leaves a great emptiness in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, his memory will live on through the stories, laughter, and countless moments shared with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love for his family, and the joy he found in the simple things that made life special.
Military graveside rites will be held at noon on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast, with Pastor Jimmy Harris officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Kenova American Legion Post 93 along with the Navy Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

08/01/2026

Aaron M. Black, aged 56, of Greenup, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at UK King’s Daughters Medical Center. Born on September 16, 1969, in Ashland, he was the son of the late Robert Smith and Marcella Black.
In addition to his parents, Aaron was preceded in death by his beloved son, Aaron William Aushawn Black, and his grandfather, Hobert Black. Aaron was a 1987 graduate of Greenup County High School where he made many lifelong friends. A man of faith, he attended the St. John’s A.M.E. Church in Greenup and previously dedicated his time to working with the City of Russell Water Department.
Known for his vibrant personality, Aaron enjoyed socializing and was often the life of the party during family gatherings. He was affectionately known for his spirited debates, frequently attempting to convince everyone in the room that he was right, regardless of the topic.
He is survived by his grandmother, Lillian Black; his sons, Alex Kessinger, Airrye Black, and Amarie Black; and his daughter, Ameliah Black. He also leaves behind his brothers, Tyrone Black and Robert Smith; his sisters, Terri Smith and Alexa Carter; as well as two grandchildren and a host of loving family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with Reverend Jack Edwards officiating at the St. Johns A.M.E. Church, located on Winifred Street in Greenup. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the church prior to the service. Following the funeral, burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery.
Arrangements for the family are under the care and direction of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting
www.mfhfuneralhome.com

04/23/2026

Kayla Lynn Reffett, 37, of Prestonsburg, formerly of Greenup, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Prestonsburg.
Kayla was born October 5, 1988, in Ashland, a daughter of Charles Evans and the late Kathy Lynn Wireman. She was of the Christian faith and devoted her life to her home and family.
Kayla was a sweet and loving soul who cherished every moment spent with her family and friends. She was known for her selflessness and the way she always put the needs of others before her own. Her kindness, warmth, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Ella Reffett; her son, Kurtis James May, Jr.; her father, Charles Evans; her brothers, James Skaggs (Autumn), Aaron Evans (Cheri), Kyle Evans (Randi), and Jeffrey Moore; her sisters, Brittany Wireman, Trish Evans, Kaitlyn Evans (John), Samantha Payton (John), Hanna Atkinson (Joe), and Kristen Sullivan (Vince); her stepmother, Patsy Evans; and her devoted and faithful companion, Tyrone Morris, and her two dogs; BooBoo and Bear.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by loved ones who welcomed her home.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Little Rosa Cemetery beside her mother.
Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

04/12/2026

Naida June Kitchen Collier, 82, of W-Hollow, Greenup went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday April 10, 2026 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY. June was born April 15, 1943 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Leonard F. and Daisy Moore Kitchen. She spent the first two years of her life residing with her mother and grandparents, Fred & Maude Moore, on their farm in W-Hollow. From her Poppy, she developed a lifelong love of gardening and nature. When her father returned from service at the end of WWII, June moved with her parents to an adjacent farm in the hollow, residing on the property her entire life. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ray Collier; a sister Deana Poplin; her youngest son, David Collier; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. June is survived by her son, Tim Collier (Yvonne) of Knoxville, TN; her daughter Cindy Collier of Greenup; her grandsons, Zachary Collier of Hilo, Hawaii and Carter Collier of Knoxville; several precious nephews and nieces and many close friends. A graduate of the first nursing program at Ashland Community College, June spent several decades working as a pediatric and surgical nurse at King’s Daughters Medical Center. At her retirement, she was working as a registered nurse first assistant in the surgical services department. The recipient of multiple nursing excellence awards, June found great joy and humility in providing compassionate care to the many patients she served bedside. In retirement, June used her talent as a skilled seamstress and quilter to open a shop, River Town Fabrics, in downtown Greenup. She enjoyed the camaraderie with her many quilting friends and found great joy in donating the quilts she made to many charitable causes in her community. A devout Christian, June embodied the characteristics of the virtuous woman. She led a life of service to others. Her greatest gift as a mother was leading each of her children to Christ. Tim and Cindy would like to extend thanks to June’s Hospice family (Jessica, Courtni, Julie, and Jimm) as well as those who provided excellent care for our mother in her final days at the Community Hospice Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup, KY with Chaplain Jimm Smedley and Rev. Carl Collier officiating. Visitation will begin at 11 am with the funeral service and Nurse Honor Guard services beginning at 1 pm. Burial will follow funeral services in Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be Community Hospice (1480 Carter Ave. Ashland, Ky 41101.) in our mothers’ memory.

04/11/2026

Naida June Kitchen Collier, 82, of Greenup, Kentucky, passed away Friday evening, April 10, 2026 in Community Hospice Care Center. June was the widow of Ray Collier and mother to Tim, Cindy, and David Collier. Funeral services are pending with Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

04/03/2026

Kenneth L. Roy Jr., 75, of Flatwoods, passed away Friday morning, April 3, 2026 at the Oakmont Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Flatwoods. Kenneth was born January 15, 1951 in Russell, to the late Kenneth L. Jr. and Kathleen “Kitty” Akers Roy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Katherine Carver Roy in 2019, a daughter Brenda Gale Roy, a grandson, Baby Boy Brinegar, and his sister, Carol Kay Roy Allen. Kenneth was a member of the Kenwood Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for over 25 years, a retired Pipefitter with CSX Railroad, a loving husband, father, papaw, and friend. Those left to cherish his memory include, two sons, Mark Roy (Remy) of Cincinnati, Michael Roy (Melissa) of Russell, a daughter, Tracie Brinegar (Kenny) of Raceland, and five grandchildren, Hayden Roy, Josie Brinegar, Kamryn Roy, Kylie Brinegar, and Carson Roy. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup with Dallas Sutton officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in Caroline Cemetery in Raceland. Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

03/29/2026

Robert Thomas “Bob” Wells, 87, of Greenup, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at UK King’s Daughters Medical Center, with his wife and daughters by his side.
Bob was born on October 24, 1938, in Greenup to the late Herman and Maggie Collins Wells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce (Arlas) Creech, Jean (Ben) Webb, and his twin sister, Betty (Jay) Fitzwater; his sisters-in-law, Darlene (Billy Ray) Mabry; and his brothers-in-law, Joe Fraley and Bob Browning.
Bob was a graduate of McKell High School and attended Morehead State University. He retired from Armco/AK Steel and enjoyed farming, raising to***co, gardening, and trading cattle. He was an avid University of Kentucky basketball and football fan, but his greatest joy was his grandchildren and watching them excel in all of their activities.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Ricca Jane Stephens Wells; his daughters, Kellie Wells Stevenson of Wheelersburg and Angela Wells Coburn (Dave) of Greenup; his cherished grandchildren, Robert Austin Stevenson (Katherine), Forrest Tanner Stevenson, Maxwell Thomas Coburn, and Marlee Jane Coburn; and his great-granddaughter, Sophia Grace Stevenson.
He is also survived by his sisters- and brothers-in-law, Carol Fraley, Judy Browning, Ralph and Wilma Stephens, and Linda (Allen) Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Music Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Ken Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Brick Union Cemetery.
Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

03/25/2026

Randy Lee Crum, 71, of Rush, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Louisville with his sister and nephew by his side. Randy was born May 25, 1954 in Ashland to the late Frank and Betty Stith Crum. In addition to his parents Randy was preceded in death by his brother Dale Crum. Randy was of Nazarene faith, served in the Army National Guard, and retired from Kentucky Electric Steel as a welder and electrician. He served in many capacities with the Mill. His hobbies were working, farming with his cattle, and listening to music wherever he was working. Those left to cherish his memory include three sisters, Sharon Harris, Sue Archie, Kathy Fultz, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family members. With honoring Randy’s wishes, there will be a private family service. Online condolences may be offered at www.mfhfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

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