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Zane Michael Gray

Zane Michael Gray

Aug 20, 2026

Zane Michael Gray, age 73, of KY Hwy 173, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at UK St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

He was born October 31, 1952, in West Liberty, Kentucky. He was the youngest son of the late Byrd Gray and Bertha Horton Gray. Also preceding him in death were his brother Larry...

Bonnie C. Burrell

Bonnie C. Burrell

Aug 19, 2026

Bonnie C. Burrell, age 83, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born June 24, 1943, in Syracuse, New York, Bonnie was a daughter of the late Beverly Eugene Burrell and Alice Margaret Soderlund Burrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Kevin Ethan...

Carla Beth Bradley DeGripp

Carla Beth Bradley DeGripp

Aug 18, 2026

Carla Beth Bradley DeGripp, age 68, of Boone Place, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her residence.

Born July 7, 1958, in Huntington, West Virginia, Carla was the daughter of the late Willis Clifford Bradley and Doris Helena Thacker Bradley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dennis James DeGripp, Sr. on January...

Anthony Duke Flora

Anthony Duke Flora

Aug 18, 2026

Anthony Duke Flora, age 84, of Porter Cemetery Road, Flemingsburg, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 13, 1942, in Poplar Plains, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Estell Flora and Ethel Minish Weaver Flora. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Carl Litton

Carl Litton

Aug 16, 2026

Carl Wayne Litton, age 72, of Bratton Branch Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 23, 1953, in West Liberty, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Chalmer “Jack” Litton and Thelma Mae Howard Litton.

Carl is survived by one daughter, Allison Rae of Waxahatchee, Texas; one...

Paul Henry Walters

Paul Henry Walters

Aug 16, 2026

Paul Henry Walters, age 67, of Wellington, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at his residence.

Born February 17, 1959, in Estill County, he was a son of the late McClellan Walters and Dorothy Bonnie Estes Fugate Walters. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clell Walters; a son, Michael Paul Walters; and a daughter, Lelsie...

Matthew Ryan Sabon

Matthew Ryan Sabon

Aug 14, 2026

Matthew Ryan Sabon, 34, of Trent Ridge, Morehead, KY, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 26, 1992, in Morehead, he is the son of Alfred Sabon of Morehead, KY and Georgena Salyers Howard of West Liberty, KY.

In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by four sisters: Kayla Sabon and Roy Christian...

Martha Frances Chelf Quisenberry

Martha Frances Chelf Quisenberry

Aug 14, 2026

Martha Frances Chelf Quisenberry, age 93, of Jewell Lane, Morehead, KY went to be with her Lord on Friday, August 14, 2026, at her home.

Born July 17, 1933, in Moreland, KY, she was the daughter of the late PeRoy Chelf and Bannie Mae Tarter Chelf. Martha was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. James Edward...

Everett Earl Anderson, Sr.

Everett Earl Anderson, Sr.

Aug 12, 2026

Everett Earl Anderson, Sr., age 82, of Vanceburg, formerly of Tilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Vanceburg Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lewis County.

Born June 22, 1944, at Tilton in Fleming County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Warren Roger Anderson and Bessie Mae Vice Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was...

Alexis "Ali" Michelle Hensley

Alexis "Ali" Michelle Hensley

Aug 11, 2026

Alexis “Ali” Michelle Hensley, age 15, of Hester Ridge Road, Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Born January 8, 2011, in Lexington, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Daniel Leon Hensley of Morehead and Angela Michelle Crowe of Wallingford.

In addition to her parents, Ali is survived by one brother, Connor Leon Hensley of Wallingford; her special cat, Jackie; and...

Elige Randolph

Elige Randolph

Aug 9, 2026

Elige Randolph, age 73, of Randolph Ridge Road, Olive Hill, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after an extended illness.

Born September 9, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Cleopus Randolph and Martha Moore Randolph. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, June Randolph...

Bobby "Bob" Joe Black

Bobby "Bob" Joe Black

Aug 8, 2026

Bobby “Bob” Joe Black, age 65, of Wilder Loop Road, Wallingford, KY, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his residence.

Bob was born June 16, 1961, in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late Gilbert Black and Lou Ann Link Black. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Jeffrey, Ranze, Bill, Gene, Christopher, and Ceo...

Robert Lee "Bobby" Alfrey

Robert Lee "Bobby" Alfrey

Aug 7, 2026

Robert Lee “Bobby” Alfrey, 57, of Morehead, KY, passed away August 7, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Bobby was born October 8, 1968, in Morehead, a son of James Allen Alfrey, Sr., and Loraine Davis Alfrey. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth W. Alfrey, and his nephew, Charles Aaron Alfrey.

Bobby leaves...

Judy Carl Pennington

Judy Carl Pennington

Aug 7, 2026

Judy Carl Pennington, age 77, of Morehead, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead surrounded by her family.

Judy was born February 24, 1949, at Sharpsburg in Bath County to Ollie “Ottie” Buckler Day Planck and Carl McQuithy.

She was preceded in death by her stepdad, Lee Roy Day, on November 16, 1986, and her...

Byron "Butch" Lyons

Byron "Butch" Lyons

Aug 6, 2026

Byron “Butch” Lyons, age 74, of Corbin, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born February 24, 1952, in Henry County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Clyde Elwood Lyons and Edna Juanita Thomas Lyons.

Butch is survived by his two children, Allie Jane Lyons of Lexington and Marshall Scott Lyons (Tami) of Louisville, his brother, Kennie...

Daniel Lyle Brewer

Daniel Lyle Brewer

Aug 5, 2026

Daniel Lyle Brewer, age 83, of Morehead, husband of Linda Johnson Brewer, died August 5, 2026, at UK HealthCare in Morehead.

Dan was born March 24, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Emery and Audrey Whitney Brewer. In addition to his wife Linda, survivors include sons John Brewer of Allen Texas and Paul Brewer of Newark, Delaware; grandchildren Nicole,...

Harold Dean Sorrell

Harold Dean Sorrell

Aug 5, 2026

Harold Dean Sorrell, 74, of Ringos Mills Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

Born November 19, 1951, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of Noel Preston Sorrell and Barbara Ann Denton Sorrell, who preceded him in death.

Harold is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy Lauderman Sorrell, whom he married on...

Helen "Susie" Ruth Wright Stevens

Helen "Susie" Ruth Wright Stevens

Aug 4, 2026

Helen “Susie” Ruth Wright Stevens, age 73, of US 60 East, Morehead, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones.

Born October 21, 1952, in Mt. Sterling, KY, she was the daughter of the late Ransome Wright and Meda Grace Conway Wright. In...

Susan Renee Snipes Armstrong

Susan Renee Snipes Armstrong

Aug 1, 2026

Susan Renee Snipes Armstrong, age 64, of KY Hwy 519, Morehead, KY, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 13, 1961, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Mary Marie Perkins Snipes. Her loving husband of 40 years, Daniel Preston Armstrong, preceded her in death on...

Dave Allen Sheffel

Dave Allen Sheffel

Jul 31, 2026

Dave Allen Sheffel, 89, of Morehead, Kentucky, husband of Brenda Swanson Sheffel, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

Dave was born February 11, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Wayne Elwood Sheffel and Fern Readout Sheffel. Following his graduation from Faith Bible Academy in Camdenton, Missouri, he earned the Bachelor of Science...

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