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Velvet Star Reed

Velvet Star Reed

Nov 4, 2026

Velvet Star Reed, age 65, of Spurlock Road, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg.

Born September 15, 1961, in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of the late Forest Everett Reed and Evelyn Florence Tolinson Reed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion of 21...

Harold McIntosh

Harold McIntosh

Nov 3, 2026

Harold McIntosh, age 82, of Moores Ferry Road, Salt Lick, formerly of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 11, 1944, in Breathitt County, he was a son of the late Chester and Della Armstrong McIntosh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 34 years,...

Robert Daniel Sosnowski

Robert Daniel Sosnowski

Nov 2, 2026

Robert Daniel Sosnowski, age 41, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington from injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident.

Born June 2, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois, he is the son of Leopold Sosnowski of Goniadz, Poland, and Agnes Manalo of Chicago, Illinois.

In addition to his parents, Robert is survived by his loving wife,...

Deborah Jo "Debbie" Hug Price

Deborah Jo "Debbie" Hug Price

Nov 1, 2026

Deborah Jo “Debbie” Hug Price, age 57, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born March 21, 1969, in Denver, Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Gregory James Hug and Diane Lee Carlson Hug.

Debbie is survived by her two children, Tyler Price (Kara) of Bardstown, Kentucky, and Katie Price (Matthew...

Phyllis Jean Slone Pyle

Phyllis Jean Slone Pyle

Oct 30, 2026

Phyllis Jean Slone Pyle, age 85, of Louisa, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2026, at her daughter's home in Morehead.

Born November 9, 1940, in Chillicothe, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Frank Slone and Oletta Cline Slone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Paula Kaye Brown McCoy

Paula Kaye Brown McCoy

Oct 29, 2026

Paula Kaye Brown McCoy, age 52, of Whispering Pines, Clearfield, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her residence.

Born February 5, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Betty Jo Adkins Brown of Winchester, Kentucky, and the late Laverne Brown, Sr., who passed away March 3, 2024.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Desiree...

Earl "Punkin" Nickell, Jr.

Earl "Punkin" Nickell, Jr.

Oct 27, 2026

Earl “Punkin” Nickell, Jr., age 50, of Open Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead from an apparent heart attack.

Born June 26, 1976, in Morehead, he is the son of Earl Nickell Sr. and the late Marcella Fannin Nickell.

He is survived by his father, Earl Nickell, Sr. and companion Carol...

Jacklyn "Jackie" Litteral Gibbs

Jacklyn "Jackie" Litteral Gibbs

Oct 27, 2026

Jacklyn “Jackie” Litteral Gibbs, age 45, of Wellington, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home.

Born January 26, 1981, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Imojean Turner Moore and the late Ronnie Dwayne Litteral.

Jackie is survived by her mother, Imojean Turner Moore and her husband, Todd, of Wellington; one daughter, Jaylan Renae Wright of Morehead; and four...

Barbara Ann Patrick King

Barbara Ann Patrick King

Oct 27, 2026

Barbara Ann Patrick King, age 90, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born September 3, 1936, in Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Russell Patrick and Beuna Christine Stephens Patrick.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved...

Susan Gayle Ingram Hyatt

Susan Gayle Ingram Hyatt

Oct 27, 2026

Susan Gayle Ingram Hyatt, age 71, of Bradford Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a valiant fight against cancer.

Born March 13, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Jack Marvin Ingram and Madge Johnson Ingram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Ronald "Ron" Gerald Rust

Ronald "Ron" Gerald Rust

Oct 24, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Gerald Rust, age 65, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Morehead.

Born August 9, 1961, at Fort Lewis, Washington, he was the son of the late Gerald Frank Rust and Carolynn Lea Stavig Rust.

Ron proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a dedicated member and chair of...

Vernie Ellen Little Salyer

Vernie Ellen Little Salyer

Oct 24, 2026

Vernie Ellen Little Salyer, age 81, of Little Lane, Morehead, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Morgan County ARH in West Liberty.

Born May 18, 1945, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Little and Iva DeWitt Little. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Shelby Little and James Little;...

Patricia "Patty" Crutcher Skaggs

Patricia "Patty" Crutcher Skaggs

Oct 17, 2026

Patricia "Patty" Crutcher Skaggs, age 91, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born December 18, 1934, in Morehead, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William "Snooks" Crutcher and Darlyn Miller Crutcher. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Clayton Z. Skaggs.

Patty is survived by her daughter, Sue...

Teresa Lynn Dickinson Pennington

Teresa Lynn Dickinson Pennington

Oct 17, 2026

Teresa Lynn Dickinson Pennington, age 71, of Brown Ridge, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born September 13, 1955, in Sylacauga, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William Robert “Pete” Dickinson and Dorothy Faye Brown Dickinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, W....

Clyde David Jent

Clyde David Jent

Oct 15, 2026

Clyde David Jent, age 75, of Lowering Licking Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead following an extended illness.

Born May 7, 1951, in Boone County, Indiana, David was the son of the late Ervin David Jent and Edna Jane Curtis Jent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Meredith Kay Arabie Goodan

Meredith Kay Arabie Goodan

Oct 14, 2026

Meredith Kay Arabie Goodan, age 69, of Mabry Ridge, Morehead, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident.

Born November 7, 1956, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Junius Clobule Arabie and Janice Clark Trent. In...

Duranda Susan Bishop Lovins

Duranda Susan Bishop Lovins

Oct 14, 2026

Duranda Susan (Bishop) Lovins was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She will be remembered for her faith, her love for her family, and the special memories she created with those she loved.

Born November 12, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Lida Kestel Bishop.

Duranda was an active...

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,...

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