Charles McBrayerOlive Hill
Charles Douglas “Doug” McBrayer, age 79, of State Highway 174, Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born July 21, 1944, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Harvey E. McBrayer and Anna Margaret Perkins McBrayer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, John Douglas McBrayer, and two sisters, Edna Roe and Reba Davis.Doug is survived by three daughters, Mary Alfrey...
Charles Douglas “Doug” McBrayer, age 79, of State Highway 174, Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born...
Greta Bo Bennett
Greta Bo Lewis Bennett, age 85, of Wells Lane, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.She was born August 3, 1938, in Morehead, a daughter of the late Emory “Wayne” Lewis and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Robert Edward Bennett on November 4, 2018; a brother-in-law, Jim Wells; and a sister-in-law, Arlene Lewis.Greta is...
Greta Bo Lewis Bennett, age 85, of Wells Lane, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.She was born August 3, 1938, in Morehead, a daughter of...
Steven Martin
In loving memory of Steven Darrell Martin, age 65, of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024.Steve was born on November 21, 1958, in Mt. Sterling, to the late Joshua Turner Martin and Callie Martin. Steve was a hardworking individual and dedicated owner of Martin Home Improvements for 32 years. He was a member of Jeffersonville Assembly of God for 40 years.He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen Martin of Mt. Sterling; two daughters, Erica (Brandon)...
In loving memory of Steven Darrell Martin, age 65, of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024.Steve was born on November 21, 1958, in Mt. Sterling, to the late...
Barbara HallOlive Hill, Kentucky
Barbara Jean Elam Hall, 79, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her daughter’s residence.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Sarah Wilson Elam; maternal grandparents, Ruben and Sabrina Sparks Thomas; her parents, Elvis and Ruby Thomas Elam; an infant baby; and one stepson, Gene Russell “Rusty” Hall.She is survived by her husband of 38 years, William Michael “Mike” Hall, Sr., of Olive Hill, Kentucky;...
Barbara Jean Elam Hall, 79, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her daughter’s residence.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Sarah...
James "Jim" Brown, Sr.
James "Jim" L. Brown Sr., age 81 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born to the late Ernest and Mildred Brown on March 9, 1943, in Lexington, KY. Jim was originally from Morehead, Kentucky, where he graduated from Rowan County Senior High School in 1961.In 1964, Jim began his law enforcement career as a Kentucky State Trooper, proudly wearing badge 438. In 1969, he joined the U.S. Department of the Treasury, working in The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and...
James "Jim" L. Brown Sr., age 81 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born to the late Ernest and Mildred Brown on March 9, 1943, in Lexington, KY. Jim was originally...
Terry McKenzieMorehead, KY
William Terry McKenzie, age 79, of Delta Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky, from complications from pneumonia.Terry was born January 6, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Haskell Burl McKenzie and Pauline McKinney McKenzie. in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son-in-law, David Huff.Terry is survived by his wife, Linda Mabry McKenzie; a son, Steve (Karyn)...
William Terry McKenzie, age 79, of Delta Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky, from complications from...
Ruby HeltonMorehead, KY
Ruby Jewel Helton, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born September 5, 1953, in Carter County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Harve Lennis Middleton and Vici Zelma Barker Middleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Rena Blevins; two brothers, Harvey Lennis Middleton, Jr.; and Larry Gene Middleton; and two sisters, Rosemary James and Kathy Gilbert.Ruby is...
Ruby Jewel Helton, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born September 5, 1953, in Carter County, Kentucky, she was a...
Michelle EastonMorehead
Michelle Adair Frey Easton, age 78, of Heritage Place, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her residence.Born February 2, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Betty Frey Krug, and was raised by her late maternal grandmother Mimi Frey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Eugene Easton on March 24, 2020.Michelle is survived by two children, Jeffrey Moore of Daytona, Florida, and Lori Sloan of Salt Lick, Kentucky; three...
Michelle Adair Frey Easton, age 78, of Heritage Place, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her residence.Born February 2, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late...
Jimmy DehartMorehead
Jimmy Ellis Dehart, age 72, of Rodburn Hollow, Morehead, passed away June 4, 2024, at his apartment.Born November 9, 1951, in Morehead, Jimmy was the son of the late Lloyd Ellis Dehart and Beulah Mae Butler Dehart Caudill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Debra Skaggs of Florida, and one brother, Mike Caudill of Olive Hill.Jimmy worked various jobs including owning his own carpet cleaning business and working at Morehead State University.He enjoyed...
Jimmy Ellis Dehart, age 72, of Rodburn Hollow, Morehead, passed away June 4, 2024, at his apartment.Born November 9, 1951, in Morehead, Jimmy was the son of the late Lloyd Ellis Dehart and...
Geraldine Allen JonesMorehead
Geraldine Ferrell Allen Jones, age 89, of Salt Lick, formerly of Morehead, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born February 23, 1935, in Menifee County, she was a daughter of the late Allen Ferrell and Alta Spencer Ferrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lucian Allen; her second husband, Bill “Buck” Jones; five siblings, Betty Highley, Garnetta Moore, Merle Ferrell, Hershel Ferrell,...
Geraldine Ferrell Allen Jones, age 89, of Salt Lick, formerly of Morehead, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born February 23, 1935, in Menifee...
Marvin KiddMorehead
Marvin A. Kidd, age 92, of Seas Branch Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Life Care Center in Morehead.Born November 16, 1931, at his parents’ home on Seas Branch to the late Lee Kidd and Daisy Rice Kidd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Avis Lykins Kidd, on April 29, 2016.Also preceding him in death were all his siblings, James Lowren Kidd, Lewra Kidd, Lenora Kidd Perry, Nema Kidd Slone, Stella...
Marvin A. Kidd, age 92, of Seas Branch Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Life Care Center in Morehead.Born November 16, 1931, at his parents’ home...
Jeffery PlankHawkinsville, GA
Jeffery Alen Plank, age 62, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home in Wallingford.Born February 24, 1962, in Warner Robins, Georgia, he was a son of the late Homer Lee Plank and Dovie Basford Plank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Plank in 2013.Jeffery is survived by three sons, Brandon Plank of Salt Lick, Jon Plank of Hawkinsville, Georgia, and Chad Plank of Macon, Georgia; two daughters, Courtney Bellamy (Justin)...
Jeffery Alen Plank, age 62, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home in Wallingford.Born February 24, 1962, in Warner Robins, Georgia, he was a son of the late Homer...
Barbara RomansSalt Lick, Kentucky
Barbara Jean Reynolds Romans, age 66, of Fraley Road, Salt Lick, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, peacefully at home with her family by her side.Born January 18, 1958, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Tott Reynolds and Betty Jean Pelfrey Reynolds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband, Junior Lee Romans in 2020; a son, Michael Shawn Romans in 2014; three sisters, Jane Reynolds and Mary Aileen Reynolds Purnell, and Donna Carol Reynolds Moore;...
Barbara Jean Reynolds Romans, age 66, of Fraley Road, Salt Lick, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, peacefully at home with her family by her side.Born January 18, 1958, in Morehead, she was a...
Ruth BrownClearfield
Ruth Irene Quesinberry Brown, age 98, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her residence.She was born May 31, 1926, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of Asa Richard Quesinberry and Clela Cooper Quesinberry. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Brown in 2002; an infant daughter, Anna Marie Brown; two brothers, Oscar Quesinberry and Earl Quesinberry; and a special sister and best friend, Leota...
Ruth Irene Quesinberry Brown, age 98, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her residence.She was born May 31, 1926, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter...
Travis CantrellMorehead, KY
Travis William Cantrell, age 33, of Old 801 North, Morehead, was born August 22, 1990, in Morehead, and passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence.He is survived by his mother, Teresa Riley Kissick and stepfather Gary Kissick of Morehead; his stepmother, Daisy Cantrell of West Liberty; two half-sisters, Cindy Lawson of Morehead and Savannah Cantrell of West Liberty; as well as numerous uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.Travis was preceded in death by his father, Kenny...
Travis William Cantrell, age 33, of Old 801 North, Morehead, was born August 22, 1990, in Morehead, and passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence.He is survived by his mother, Teresa...
Ferl Jean SorrellMorehead
Ferl Jean Caudill Sorrell, age 94, of KY 801 South, Morehead, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.She was born May 4, 1930, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Willis C. and Flora Mae Smoot Caudill. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Teddy Caudill, Osborne Caudill, Franklin Caudill, and Clyde Richard Caudill, and two sisters, Martha Alice Caudill and Gail Williams.Her husband, Alvin Merrell...
Ferl Jean Caudill Sorrell, age 94, of KY 801 South, Morehead, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.She was born May 4, 1930, in Rowan County, a...
Wilda MaysMorehead
Wilda Mae Waddell Mays, age 94, of Brown Ridge Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Life Care Center in Morehead.She was born November 7, 1929, in Elliott County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Merida Waddell and Glenna Porter Waddell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, Clyde Mays, Sr. on February 4, 2008, and an infant daughter, Juanita Mays, who passed away in 1948.Mrs. Mays is survived by two...
Wilda Mae Waddell Mays, age 94, of Brown Ridge Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Life Care Center in Morehead.She was born November 7, 1929, in Elliott County,...
Ethel RileyMorehead
Ethel Riley, age 74, of Morehead, formerly of Jackson, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born August 19, 1949, in Jackson, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Hargis and Ruby Jackson.She is survived by a cousin, Elvira Deaton of Jackson and other extended family.Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, at Jackson Cemetery in Jackson, Kentucky.Arrangements are under the direction...
Ethel Riley, age 74, of Morehead, formerly of Jackson, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born August 19, 1949, in Jackson, Kentucky, she...
David EldridgeWallingford
David Wayne Eldridge, age 68, of Mt. Vernon Road, Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born August 6, 1955, in Isonville, a son of the late John Jay Eldridge and Grovie Fannin Eldridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Rolla Lowell Eldridge, Burchelle "Bird" Eldridge, Charlie Junior Eldridge, Tommy Eldridge, and Glen Dale Eldridge, and one sister, Nola Ann Halsey.He is...
David Wayne Eldridge, age 68, of Mt. Vernon Road, Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born August 6, 1955, in Isonville, a...
Jesse SmootHillsboro
Jesse Oscar Smoot, age 89, of Ringos Mill Road, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born May 11, 1935, in Fleming County, he was a son of Jesse Goble Smoot and Pansy Ethel Pierce Smoot. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ex-wife and best friend, Barbara Allen Martin Smoot; one daughter, Lisa Louise Spurlock; two sisters; and two brothers.He is survived by four daughters, Katie Jolly (Gary), Mary Vise...
Jesse Oscar Smoot, age 89, of Ringos Mill Road, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born May 11, 1935, in Fleming County, he was a son of...
Carol VencillFt. Thomas, Kentucky
Carol Ann Vencill (nee. Grote), 70, of Ft. Thomas, KY and formerly of Morehead, KY, passed away on May 19, 2024, in her home.The oldest of four, Carol grew up in Morehead, Kentucky, and attended University Breckinridge School. She loved performing arts, speech and drama, was runner up Junior Miss Kentucky in 1968 and graduated high school at the young age of 16.Carol received her BA from University of Michigan (still a Wolverines fan, but always a Kentucky fan) and her nursing...
Carol Ann Vencill (nee. Grote), 70, of Ft. Thomas, KY and formerly of Morehead, KY, passed away on May 19, 2024, in her home.The oldest of four, Carol grew up in Morehead, Kentucky, and attended...
Alice MurrayWinchester, KY
Alice Marie Adkins Murray, age 80, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Hoosier Village in Zionsville, Indiana.She was born December 14, 1943, in Logan County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Virgil Adkins and Dorothy Fraley Adkins. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Adkins and one sister, Linda Clark.Alice is survived by two sons, Brent Murray (Edith) of Lexington, Kentucky, and Mitchell Murray (Linda) of Palm Coast,...
Alice Marie Adkins Murray, age 80, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Hoosier Village in Zionsville, Indiana.She was born December 14, 1943, in Logan County, West...
Dianna CarrollMorehead
Dianna Louise Bennett Carroll, age 71, of Plainview Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.Born June 16, 1952, in Paulding, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Loretta June Bennett and Thomas Miner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronnie Bennett, Sr., Robert Dix, and Leroy Dix.She is survived by one son, James Ray “Jimmy” Carroll and wife Star; one daughter,...
Dianna Louise Bennett Carroll, age 71, of Plainview Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.Born June 16, 1952, in Paulding, Ohio,...
Edward Ray ElamMorehead
Edward Ray Elam, age 80, of Ottist Elam Trail, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his residence.Born June 1, 1943, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward “Ed” Elam and Ottist White Elam.Ray is survived by his wife, Margie Hall Elam; three sons, Joe Elam (Patti) of Lexington, Nicky Ray Elam (Risa) and Ricky Jay Elam (Ruth Ann), all of Morehead; three grandchildren, Dr. Tyler Jay Harrison Elam, Loni Larae Elam, and Rachel Morgan...
Edward Ray Elam, age 80, of Ottist Elam Trail, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his residence.Born June 1, 1943, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Thomas...
Crystal Rouse
Celebration of Life and RemembranceCrystal Van Meter (Kirk) RouseThere will be a celebration of Life and Remembrance for Crystal Van Meter (Kirk) Rouse on Sunday, May 26, at 1 p.m. The celebration will be held in the Fellowship Hall in the Morehead United Methodist Church (227 West Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351). We are asking Crystal’s friends to bring pictures of Crystal and them that have special meaning to them. Pastor Eric Espada will give a short remembrance followed by...
Celebration of Life and RemembranceCrystal Van Meter (Kirk) RouseThere will be a celebration of Life and Remembrance for Crystal Van Meter (Kirk) Rouse on Sunday, May 26, at 1 p.m. The...
Omer Brown
Omer L. Brown, age 91, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at Shawnee Estates Assisted Living, in Xenia, Ohio, where he resided the past several months.Born March 22, 1933, in Morehead, he was the last surviving son of Sherman and Ann Epperhart Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Vernon, and Eugene Brown.Omer’s wife of 53 years, Lorena Faye Cooper Brown, passed away on December 6, 2005; and...
Omer L. Brown, age 91, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, at Shawnee Estates Assisted Living, in Xenia, Ohio, where he resided the past several months.Born...
Josephine "Jo" McCartyMorehead
Josephine “Jo” McCarty, of Farmers, Kentucky, passed away at home on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Per her wishes, she died on the same hill she was born. She was the eldest child of Virgil “Cub” Thompson, of Farmers, Kentucky, and Oria Smith, of Hazard, Kentucky.Jo loved watching things grow on the farm, from calves to a bountiful garden, to the natural landscape of her native forests and hollers. She was an avid reader, a history buff but always knowledgeable on current...
Josephine “Jo” McCarty, of Farmers, Kentucky, passed away at home on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Per her wishes, she died on the same hill she was born. She was the eldest child of Virgil...
Betty Staton WattsWinchester
Betty Toler Staton Watts, age 85, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, following a sudden illness.Born November 27, 1938, in Logan, West Virginia, she was the last surviving child of the late D. B. and Rebecca Wright Toler. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Clayton Dale “Cowboy” Staton, on December 31, 1993, and her son, Edwin Dale Staton on March 26,...
Betty Toler Staton Watts, age 85, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, following a sudden illness.Born November 27, 1938,...
Billy Williamson, Jr.
Billy Joe Williamson, Jr., age 54, of Lexington, KY, a WLEX graphic designer, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, following an automobile accident. Born December 4, 1969, in Morehead, he is the son of Billy Williamson, Sr., and Juanita Shepherd Williamson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Michael (Kim) Williamson, and one sister, Lisa (Sandy) Gibbs, all of Morehead; one niece and several nephews and great nephews,...
Billy Joe Williamson, Jr., age 54, of Lexington, KY, a WLEX graphic designer, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, following an automobile accident....
Billy "Joe" SloneHillsboro
Billy “Joe” Slone, age 56, of Hillsboro, died suddenly Saturday, May 11, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born February 27, 1968, in Elliott County, he was a son of the late Carl Eugene Slone and Nettie Kathryn Barker Slone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, James Earnest Slone, Ronald Eugene Slone, Patsy Kay Slone, and Rocky Dale Slone.Joe is survived by his wife of 23 years, Leslie...
Billy “Joe” Slone, age 56, of Hillsboro, died suddenly Saturday, May 11, 2024, after suffering an apparent heart attack at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born February 27, 1968,...
Frances Patton
Frances Linda Patton, age 73, of Milton, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Hospice House of Huntington, in Huntington, WV.She was born January 11, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia, a beloved daughter of the late Lowell David Patton and Margaret Ruth Sutphin Patton Payne. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Patton and Joyce Patton.She is survived by two devoted and loving sisters, Dolly Patton Click (David) and...
Frances Linda Patton, age 73, of Milton, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Hospice House of Huntington, in Huntington, WV.She was born January 11, 1951, in Charleston, West...
Flora Pennington
Flora Anna Bumgardner Pennington, age 92, of Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the home of her daughter.Born October 27, 1931, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Bumgardner and Menervia Epperhart Bumgardner. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Medford Pennington; two sons, Johnathan Medford Pennington and Gerald David Pennington; one granddaughter, Rachel Pennington; one sister, Nellie Mae Luman; two...
Flora Anna Bumgardner Pennington, age 92, of Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the home of her daughter.Born October 27, 1931, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late...
Bobbie Baldridge
Bobbie Jean (Underwood) Baldridge, 88, of Nichols Branch, Clearfield, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.Born May 4, 1936, in Carter County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Stanley C. and Goldie Mae (Carter) Underwood. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Elizabeth Underwood, and an infant daughter, Karen Gay Baldridge.Bobbie is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years,...
Bobbie Jean (Underwood) Baldridge, 88, of Nichols Branch, Clearfield, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.Born May 4,...
Henry "Sonny" Roark, Jr.Hillsboro
Henry “Sonny” Harlan Roark, Jr., age 75, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at U. K. Medical Center in Lexington.He was born July 24, 1948, at Hayswood Hospital in Maysville, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Henry “Punk” Harlan Roark, Sr. and Olive L. Cooper Roark. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Nicky Dean Roark on January 28, 2007.Sonny is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane Leigh (King) Roark, whom he married...
Henry “Sonny” Harlan Roark, Jr., age 75, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at U. K. Medical Center in Lexington.He was born July 24, 1948, at Hayswood Hospital in...
Bernadine Wright
Bernadine J. Johnson Wright, age 66, of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born February 24, 1958, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Damon Johnson and Essie Trent Kidd. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Steven Wilson and two infant sons, Jeremy Williams and Damon Wilson.Bernadine is survived by three sons, Stacy (Jackie) Wilson, Brian Wilson, and Jonathan (Emily) Williams,...
Bernadine J. Johnson Wright, age 66, of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born February 24, 1958, in Morehead, she was a...
Bruce HubbardMorehead
Bruce Dwain Hubbard, age 53, of West Lane, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his residence.Born January 9, 1971, in Morehead, Bruce was the son of the late Charles “Chuck” Scott Hubbard and Phyllis Ann Ramey Hubbard.Bruce is survived by his brother, Scottie Hubbard.He was a self-employed construction worker and mechanic and was a former iron worker. Bruce enjoyed building and racing remote control cars. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.At...
Bruce Dwain Hubbard, age 53, of West Lane, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his residence.Born January 9, 1971, in Morehead, Bruce was the son of the late Charles...
Angelia Craft
Angelia Marie Craft, age 31, of Little Perry Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home.Born June 7, 1992, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Harold Craft and Tonya Gross Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one child, Rayden Pack., who passed away July 12, 2012.Angelia is survived by four children, Rylan Pack, Teila Pack, Bryan Pack, and Ryder Pack, all of West Liberty; one sister, Isabella Craft (Matthew Ball) of Elk...
Angelia Marie Craft, age 31, of Little Perry Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her home.Born June 7, 1992, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Harold Craft and...
Dean Carter
Dean Wells Carter, age 83, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the home of her daughter, where she had resided for the last 10 years.Dean was born January 7, 1941, at Cannel City in Morgan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late J. C. Wells and Celia Richardson Wells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Donald H. “Don” Wells, William T. “Bill Tom” Wells, and...
Dean Wells Carter, age 83, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the home of her daughter, where she had resided for the last 10...
Sue VaughnHillsboro
Sue Combs Vaughn, age 64, of Johnson Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.She was born July 12, 1959, in Leslie County, and was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Ethel Shell Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Combs, Jimmie Combs, and Danny Combs; one sister, Shirley Faye Combs Caudill; and two special Pomeranians, Coco and Angel.Sue is survived by her devoted and loving...
Sue Combs Vaughn, age 64, of Johnson Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.She was born July 12, 1959, in Leslie County, and was...
Jeffery Glover
Jeffery Glenn Glover, age 59, of Rice Loop, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born October 26, 1964, in Morehead, he was the son of the late William “Wig” Glover and Mercedis Ruth Poston Glover.Jeff is survived by one son, Jacob Glover; one stepson, Rob Criswell; two brothers, Darrell (Cindy) Glover and Tony Glover; and one sister, Missy (Rodney) Lindon; all of Morehead; three step grandchildren, Presley,...
Jeffery Glenn Glover, age 59, of Rice Loop, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born October 26, 1964, in Morehead, he was the son of...
Jon WrightGreenville, SC
Jon Michael “Mike” Wright, age 47, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence in Greenville, South Carolina.Born March 13, 1977, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he is the son of Mary Jane Stidom Hinton of Morehead and the late Randall Wright.Mike spent his early years in Morehead before moving to Marianna, Florida. Upon graduation from high school, Mike returned to Morehead and began his career at Walmart. Mike moved to South Carolina, where he was employed at the Walmart...
Jon Michael “Mike” Wright, age 47, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence in Greenville, South Carolina.Born March 13, 1977, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he is the son of...
Lt. Colonel James LeMaster
Lt. Colonel James C. LeMaster passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Community VA Living Center in Lexington, Kentucky, after a long illness.James was born on December 10, 1938, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Oakley D. and Stella Mae Johnson LeMaster.His family relocated to Logan, West Virginia, where Jim graduated high school. James joined the Army National Guard in 1963 and subsequently moved to Morehead, Kentucky, in early 1965. Throughout his...
Lt. Colonel James C. LeMaster passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Community VA Living Center in Lexington, Kentucky, after a long illness.James was born on December 10,...
Kimberly BarkerSomerset
Kimberly Ann Barker, age 61, of Eubanks, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.Born June 11, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John Paul Barker and Joyce Marie Holland Barker.She is survived by two brothers, Donald Paul Barker (Patricia) of Forney, Texas, and Martin John “Marty” Barker (Diane) of Worthington, Kentucky; a special friend and caregiver, Linda Bray of Eubanks,...
Kimberly Ann Barker, age 61, of Eubanks, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.Born June 11, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, she...
Dolly FormanMorehead
Ethel Bradley “Dolly” Fugate Forman, age 86, of Kentucky Highway 519, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.Born July 29, 1937, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Ottis Fugate and Zelda Blankenship Fugate Barber. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Gladof Forman, who passed away May 6, 2016; a granddaughter, Brandy Forman; and a stepson, Barry Douglas Forman.Dolly is survived...
Ethel Bradley “Dolly” Fugate Forman, age 86, of Kentucky Highway 519, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.Born July 29, 1937, in...
Ronnie Caudill
Ronnie Ray Caudill, age 60, of Nichols Branch, Clearfield, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home.Born August 1, 1963, in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of the late Elwood R. Caudill and Katherine Basford Caudill.Ronnie is survived by his son, Joshua Glen Caudill (Leslie) of Somerset; his longtime companion, Candy Marcum of Morehead; grandchildren, Ariel Johns, Katie Caudill, Dominick Caudill, Parker Hoskins, Madison Sargent, Braylon Sargent, and Kathleen Brackett; two brothers,...
Ronnie Ray Caudill, age 60, of Nichols Branch, Clearfield, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home.Born August 1, 1963, in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of the late Elwood R. Caudill and...
Orvel McReynoldsHillsboro
Orvel B McReynolds passed peacefully April 22, 2024, at the age of 89 at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.Orvel McReynolds was born on March 25, 1935, in a small house outside of Folsomdale, Kentucky, to his parents, Irene Doris (Allock) McReynolds and Orvel Marvin McReynolds. He worked the family farm with his father during his youth and later on regional railroad construction. As a young man he ventured north, moving to Chicago where he met his future...
Orvel B McReynolds passed peacefully April 22, 2024, at the age of 89 at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.Orvel McReynolds was born on March 25, 1935, in a small house...
Janet JohnsonColumbus, OH
Janet Renee Jones Johnson, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus after a courageous battle with cancer.Born March 13, 1966, in Morehead, Janet was the daughter of Nelson Buck Jones and Shelia Kay Hogge Jones. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Nelson “Buck” Jones on March 29, 1995, and her brother, Ken “Bubby” Jones on October 5, 2004.Janet is survived by her...
Janet Renee Jones Johnson, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus after a courageous battle with...
Brian ThompsonFort Pierce, Florida
Brian Anthony Thompson, age 58, of Fort Pierce, Florida, formerly of Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his residence.Born August 27, 1965, in Morehead, he is the son of Mary Jo Mynhier Thompson and the late Jack Thompson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Teresa Thompson Mason, who passed January 8, 2014.Brian is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lynn Doull Thompson; two sons, Jack Anthony Thompson (Emily) of Midway, Georgia, and...
Brian Anthony Thompson, age 58, of Fort Pierce, Florida, formerly of Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his residence.Born August 27, 1965, in Morehead, he is the son of Mary Jo...
Byrl Russell
Byrl Howard Russell, age 80, of Bearskin Hollow, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born December 27, 1943, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John Clarence and Anna Whisman Russell. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, David Russell, and six siblings, Lee Russell, Agnes Conley, Elbert Russell, John Russell, Bobby Russell, and Lawrence Russell.Byrl is survived by his wife, Debbie...
Byrl Howard Russell, age 80, of Bearskin Hollow, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.Born December 27, 1943, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, he...
Billy ConwayHillsboro
Billy Ray Conway, age 90, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday,April 18, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.He was born April 8, 1934, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Raymond Conway and Flora Story Conway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Story.Mr. Conway is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Vice Conway; two sons, Wayne (Pattiey) Conway of Hillsboro and Raymond J. (Christie) Conway of South Carolina;...
Billy Ray Conway, age 90, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday,April 18, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.He was born April 8, 1934, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, and was a...
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