Howard Lee Fraley
Nov 15, 2025
Howard Lee Fraley, age 91, of Morehead, KY. passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence following a terminal illness.
He was born July 8,1934, at Elliottville, KY, in Rowan County to the late Granville Willis and Nancy Lillian Fraley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Lorene...
Paul W. Blair
Nov 15, 2025
Paul W. Blair, age 84, of Morehead, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg.
Born January 13, 1941, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dr. Everett D. Blair and Mary Jo Wilson Blair. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Gaynes C. Law
Nov 15, 2025
Gaynes C. Law, age 85, of Morgan Fork Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his son's home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 31, 1940, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Gillard L. Law and Elma Florence Perry Law. In addition to his...
Mary Louise (Wakeley) Hazelbaker
Nov 14, 2025
Mary Lou Hazelbaker, age 79, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2025, at St Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mary was born in Xenia, Ohio, on July 1, 1946, to the late John and Lola Madge Wakeley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Leona Toy, Radia...
Byron Jean May
Nov 12, 2025
Memorial Service Scheduled
Byron Jean May went to live with Jesus on November 12, 2025. He was born minutes before his identical twin brother, Myron Jack May, on September 29, 1932, in Portland, Indiana to Russell Orlando May and Harriet Mildred (Boots) May. He was married to Eleanor (Nellie) Roberta (Abell) May for 53 years. Together they...
Paris Jackson, Jr.
Nov 12, 2025
Paris Jackson, Jr., age 100, of Morehead Road, Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 7, 1925, in Magoffin County, he was a son of the late Paris and Flora Meade Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Ruth Ernestene (Weddington) Adams
Nov 11, 2025
Ruth Ernestene Weddington Adams, 90, formerly of  Hogtown Ridge in Rowan County, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Pasco County, Florida, after a brief illness.
Born on March 26, 1935, Ernestene was the youngest child of the late Sanford Bailey "Champ" and Dora Ward Weddington of Little Sandy in Elliott County, where she grew up...
Lester Lee Maples, Jr.
Nov 10, 2025
Lester Lee Maples, Jr., age 58, of Hallwood Drive, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born June 15, 1967, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Lester was the son of the late Lester Lee Maples, Sr., and Villean Mae Caudill Maples. In addition to his parents,...
Dedra Adele (Broadhurst) Johnson
Nov 10, 2025
Dedra Adele Broadhurst Johnson, age 76, of Morehead, Kentucky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 2, 1949, in Jesup, Georgia, the daughter of the late William Joseph Broadhurst and Dorothy Louise Fennel Broadhurst. In addition to her parents,...
Ralph L. Terry
Nov 9, 2025
Ralph L. Terry, age 61, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.
Born April 11, 1964, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, he is the son of Pauline Puckett Terry Brewster of Winchester, Kentucky, and the late Bobby Willis Terry.
In addition to his mother, Ralph is survived...
John Billie "Pete" Hamm
Nov 9, 2025
John Billie "Pete" Hamm passed away at his home in Clearfield, Kentucky, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 95.
Pete was born on March 16, 1930, and spent his childhood years in Rowan and Bath Counties—a source of great pride for him.
After graduating from Morehead High School, he went on to...
Virgil Black
Nov 8, 2025
Virgil Black, age 66, of Trent Ridge, Morehead, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home.
Born January 29, 1959, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Ocie and Arazona Trent Black. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin Glen Black and Murvel Black.
Virgil...
Dr. Ewell G. Scott
Nov 7, 2025
Dr. Ewell G. Scott, a respected physician, devoted husband, and cherished member of the Morehead community, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 23, 1940, in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Dr. Scott dedicated his life to caring for others. After completing his medical training, he made his home in Morehead,...
Wanda Sue Gulley
Nov 6, 2025
Wanda Sue Gulley, age 91, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at UK King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
Born July 6, 1934, in Fleming County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gulley Sr. and Bessie Ethel Birchfield Gulley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Cora Sue (Martin) Egan
Nov 5, 2025
Cora Sue Martin Egan, age 88, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Born January 14, 1937, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ray James and Oleta Merle Fryman Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Carin Ruth (Bolen) Estep
Nov 5, 2025
Carin Ruth Estep, age 49, of Cross Keys Road, Lexington, formerly of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Born September 19, 1976, in Marion, Illinois, she is the daughter of Bill and Janice Adkinson Bolen of Morehead.
In addition to her parents, Carin is survived by six children: Desiree Bolen (Mercedes Osborne) of Lexington;...
Danny Dale Cook
Nov 3, 2025
Danny Dale Cook, age 74, of Morehead, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born March 22, 1951, in Knott County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Willie Cook and Ranie Isaac Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Randall Cook and Dean...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Adams
Nov 1, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Snedegar Adams, age 73, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Born February 4, 1952, in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert Clinton and Lela Frances Pickrell Snedegar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers:...
Dorothy Lee (Forman) Armstrong
Nov 1, 2025
Dorothy Lee (Forman) Armstrong, age 95, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence after a brief illness on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Born August 1, 1930, in Morehead, KY to the late Goldman G. Forman and Gladys (Hall) Forman. In addition to her parents, her husband, Bill M. Armstrong of Morehead; preceded her in death; three brothers,...
Willis Dean Tiller
Oct 28, 2025
Willis Dean Tiller, age 83, of Green Valley Acres, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.
Born September 1, 1942, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Hiram Tiller and Anna Mae Robinson Tiller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
