Greenup Gazette

07/13/2025

Mason C. Branham Jr.

1948 ~ 2025

May the work I have done speak for me, are words we are sure would best describe Mason Branham.

Mason Chester Branham Jr. 76 of Greenup KY went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Oakmont Manor Nursing Facility in Flatwoods KY.

He was born on September 14, 1948, in Georgetown KY and he was the son of the late Mason Chester & Elma Lee Munn Branhan Sr.

Mason was a reporter for the Greenup Gazette, but he was far more than what that title eludes.

Mason was raised in Olive Hill Kentucky graduating from Olive Hill High School in 1966 as the Valedictorian, he then graduated from Morehead State University. He coached little league baseball in Olive Hill as he worked in Nashville Tennessee as an auditor, always making it home for the weekend games.

He later found his passion in Greenup County reporting news while he highlighted the accomplishments of the children across the county. Over the last several decades if you attended a sporting event in Greenup County it is certain that you have met or have read articles and seen photographs that he has produced and edited.

He was a member of Beech Street Christian Church and served the Greenup Community as he tirelessly volunteered for Meals on Wheels delivering meals several days a week.

His faith and work ethics were instilled in him at an early age by his late grandparents, Chester and Ruby Munn of Maloneton KY.

He is survived by his sister, Anita Cooper and her husband Lloyd of Ashland KY, a niece, Leeanna Cooper of St. Albans WV and his extended family which includes every child that he ever highlighted in one of his articles.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY by Rev. Keith Sergent and Rob Schrader.

Burial will follow in the Siloam Cemetery in South Shore KY.

Visitation will be after 6:00 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, and from 12 noon till the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Members of the Beech Christian Church will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to Greenup Meals on Wheels P.O. Box 382 Greenup KY 41144 or the Beech Street Christian Church 1672 Beech Street Ashland KY 41102.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup, KY. has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.

07/11/2025

06/25/2025

Please don't suffer in this heat. If you need a place to stay cool, here's how:
The Greenup County Public Safety Office and Emergency Management have pre-designated Cooling Centers ready for activation in the event they are needed.
If a cooling center is needed call the Greenup County Emergency Operations Center at 606-262-2634 or the Public Safety 911 Center at 606-473-1411. Information will be taken and cooling centers will be activated on an as need basis.

06/24/2025

Coming in this week's Gazette:
Beating the heat at the Flatwoods library
Photos from the Longest Day of Play
A very special birthday
And more good stuff!
In mailboxes and news stands Thursday!

06/10/2025

The Gazette office will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11, and reopen Thursday at 11 a.m.

05/20/2025

There is a detour on US 23 between Raceland and Argillite Road at Flatwoods because of a leak in a railcar of ammonia at the Raceland yards. If you're going that way, be prepared to add a little travel time.

03/14/2025

This just in:

The city of Worthington will have a special meeting on Thursday, March 20, at 5 p.m. to consider an ordinance on the regulation of prefab and manufactured housing.

03/13/2025

In this week's edition:
Foodies consider the pastabilities
A popular local singer is the subject of a new documentary
The annual Luck of the Irish contest is on
And more!
Copies available now on news stands!

01/16/2025

Do you have a baby born after midnight on Dec. 31, 2024? Do you live in Greenup County? Your child could be the winner!

01/02/2025

A National Day of Observance has been declared by the postal service for Thursday to honor former Pres. Jimmy Carter. There will be no mail delivery that day, so the Gazette will arriving a day late.

12/30/2024

The Gazette office will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. If you need to drop something off, please use the mail slot in the door. Happy New Year!