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Justin Brent "Bub" Cantrell

Justin Brent "Bub" Cantrell

Oct 12, 2026

Justin Brent “Bub” Cantrell, age 37, of Morehead, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026.

Born January 19, 1989, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Justin was the son of Randell Cantrell and his wife, Pam, of West Liberty, and Kimberly Lewis Cottle and her husband, Guy, of Morehead.

In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by his special son, Riley Cantrell of Flemingsburg;...

Johnnie Ray "Jay" Arthur-Smith

Johnnie Ray "Jay" Arthur-Smith

Oct 12, 2026

Johnnie Ray “Jay” Arthur-Smith, age 46, of Shelton Drive, Morehead, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at his residence.

Born October 19, 1979, in Ashland, Kentucky, he was the son of Johnnie Ray Smith and Debra Lynn Worthington Hall.

Jay is survived by his husband, Michael Dean Arthur-Smith; his father, Johnnie Ray (Martha) Smith of Greenup, Kentucky, his mother, Debbie (Ronnie) Hall...

Edna Francis Perry Netherly

Edna Francis Perry Netherly

Oct 10, 2026

Edna Francis Perry Netherly, 79, of Hillsboro passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at UK – St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

Born January 19, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, Edna is the daughter of the late Grace Lorraine Abrams Perry and the late Ulysses James Perry of West Liberty, Kentucky.

Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Bobby Roy Netherly, two brothers,...

James Ora "Jimmy" Stewart, Jr.

James Ora "Jimmy" Stewart, Jr.

Oct 10, 2026

James Ora “Jimmy” Stewart, Jr., age 60, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his residence.

Born June 15, 1966, in Seattle, Washington, he was a son of the late James Ora Stewart and Margaret Rosina Tankersley Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Stewart, and a...

Dustin Lee Barker

Dustin Lee Barker

Oct 10, 2026

Dustin Lee Barker, 46, of Morehead, Kentucky, tragically lost his life in an accident on October 10, 2026. Born on May 6, 1980, Dustin’s life was cut far too short, leaving behind his son, family and many friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Dustin was born to Suzanne Thompson and Jeff Barker. He was a proud graduate of Rowan County...

John Robert McIntosh

John Robert McIntosh

Oct 9, 2026

On the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026, John R. McIntosh stepped out of his earthly home into Eternity in his glorified body. He was born on May 23, 1942, to a coal mining father and mother who was a housewife, Dave and Lizzie (Burke) McIntosh, in the small coal camp town of Weeksbury, KY, in Floyd County. He was...

Lindon David Mabry

Lindon David Mabry

Oct 8, 2026

Lindon David Mabry, of Maineville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Born on December 16, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was the son of the late Phillip McKinley Mabry and Hazel (Williams) Mabry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Mabry, and two sisters,...

Landon Andrew Ice

Landon Andrew Ice

Oct 6, 2026

Landon Andrew Ice, age 22, of Knapp Avenue, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a brief illness.

Born August 6, 2004, in Mobile, Alabama, Landon is the son of Heather Ice of Morehead and David Otter of Colorado.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Jamie Adkins; a...

Myrtle Loleythea Caudill Gibbs

Myrtle Loleythea Caudill Gibbs

Oct 5, 2026

Myrtle Loleythea Caudill Gibbs, age 85, formerly of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the home of her daughter-in-law in Stafford, Virginia.

Born on August 9, 1941, in Clearfield, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Wilson and Lorean Caudill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Caudill and Lanny Dale...

Timothy Scott Williams

Timothy Scott Williams

Oct 5, 2026

Timothy Scott Williams, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on October 5, 2026, due to complications following a recent heart procedure. 

Tim was a proud Air Force Veteran, a graduate of Fairborn Baker High School (Class of 1976), and the dedicated owner of Morehead Roofing and Siding. Above all, Tim was absolutely hilarious, and it was impossible to be around him without...

David Ewill Wescott

David Ewill Wescott

Oct 5, 2026

David Ewill Wescott, age 66, of Lexington, Kentucky, a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, who was a passionate truckdriver, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Lewis County while working.

Born June 23, 1960, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, David is survived by his dear mother, Rita Wescott of Lexington; his loving wife of 38 years, Jayne Anne Smith Wescott, whom...

Rebecca "Christine" Hyatt Butler

Rebecca "Christine" Hyatt Butler

Oct 5, 2026

Rebecca “Christine” Hyatt Butler, age 86, of Redwood Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born January 2, 1940, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Troy and Mary Ella Cooper Hyatt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Loran Hyatt, Bill Hyatt, and Mitch...

Billy Carson Wilson

Billy Carson Wilson

Oct 4, 2026

Billy Carson Wilson, age 80, of Rushsylvania, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Born February 9, 1946, in Elliott County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Huston Wilson and Sabra Adams Wilson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Linville Wilson and four sisters, Bernice Scott, Inez...

Judith Ann "Judy" Tilley Miller

Judith Ann "Judy" Tilley Miller

Oct 3, 2026

Judith Ann “Judy” Tilley Miller, age 76, of Big Perry Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 1, 1950, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, Judy was the daughter of the late William “Buzz” and Imogene Phillips Tilley, both of Fleming-Neon, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by one...

Linda Lou Wells Black

Linda Lou Wells Black

Oct 2, 2026

Linda Lou Wells Black, age 78, of Olive Hill, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 29, 1948, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Paul M. Wells and Clara “Faye” Adkins Wells Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bronson Rae Black,...

Joshua Defford McDaniel

Joshua Defford McDaniel

Sep 30, 2026

Joshua Defford McDaniel, age 42, of Wallingford, KY, passed away September 30, 2026, in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Born March 29, 1984, in Morehead, KY, he is the son of Retha Simmons McDaniel of Wallingford and the late Defford McDaniel.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Hunter McDaniel, and one daughter, Alyssa McDaniel, both of Hillboro, Kentucky; one...

Anthony Cleveland Wallace

Anthony Cleveland Wallace

Sep 30, 2026

Anthony Cleveland Wallace, age 61, of Upper Lick Fork, Clearfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center in Somerset, surrounded by his loving family.

Born August 8, 1965, in Morehead, Anthony was the son of the late Henry Cleveland Wallace and Bertha Jones Wallace.

He is survived by his three beloved daughters, Crystal Ball (Eric)...

Tammy Jean Adkins Hall

Tammy Jean Adkins Hall

Sep 27, 2026

Tammy Jean Adkins Hall, age 55, of Big Bend Locust Road, Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at UK – St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead.

Born September 5, 1971, in Pike County, she was a daughter of the late Billy Adkins and Phyllis Ann Bryant Adkins.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Gregory Hall, Jr., whom she married...

Trina Lynn Reynolds

Trina Lynn Reynolds

Sep 27, 2026

Trina Lynn Skaggs Reynolds, age 55, of Blairs Mill, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born October 21, 1970, in Bruin, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Martin Davis Skaggs and Carol Jean Flannery Skaggs.

Trina is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Larry Dale Reynolds; three special sons,...

Gay Goldy

Gay Goldy

Sep 21, 2026

Gay Goldy, age 86, of Flemingsburg, passed away peacefully Monday, September 21, 2026, at UK Hospice Center in Lexington.

Born May 24, 1940, in Salt Lick, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Avery Goldy and Sylvia Norris Goldy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Lizzie McCarty Norris and Joe and...

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