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Eugene Ray "Tiny" Plank

Eugene Ray "Tiny" Plank

Feb 4, 2026

Eugene Ray "Tiny" Plank, affectionately known as "Junnie" to his close family, age 69, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington following a short illness.

He was born October 20, 1956, in Maysville, Kentucky, a son of Roy Thomas and Letha Rae Wallace Plank. In...

Kathy Lynn (Mcfadden)  Yates

Kathy Lynn (Mcfadden) Yates

Feb 3, 2026

Kathy Lynn McFadden Yates, age 60, of Christian Street, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born July 31, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William McFadden and Hazel Lovins McFadden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Hudson Poe....

Brenda Sue (Mccarty)  Trent

Brenda Sue (Mccarty) Trent

Feb 2, 2026

Brenda Sue Trent, age 84, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026.

Lovingly known as "Susie" to family and friends and affectionately called "Mom" and "Mamaw Susie" by her most treasured gifts on this earth, Brenda was a woman whose love knew no limits.

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Omer Arnold Mabry

Omer Arnold Mabry

Jan 31, 2026

Omer Arnold Mabry, born November 7, 1933, in Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 31, 2026.

Omer lived a life centered on love and family. He was a man who believed in showing up for the people he cared about and offering a helping hand whenever it was...

Gracie Mae (Stevens)  Rowe

Gracie Mae (Stevens) Rowe

Jan 29, 2026

Gracie Mae Stevens Rowe, age 73, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Gracie was born March 30, 1952, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Burl Stevens and Sally Stephens Stevens.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a twin sister, Verna Fay Stevens, and...

Garold "Bugs" Reid Lacy, Sr.

Garold "Bugs" Reid Lacy, Sr.

Jan 29, 2026

Garold "Bugs" Reid Lacy, Sr., age 84, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 22, 1941, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Anderson Lacy and Gladys Stacy Lacy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

James "Jim" Edward Thompson

James "Jim" Edward Thompson

Jan 28, 2026

James Edward "Jim" Thompson, age 62, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 9, 1964, in Waukegan, Illinois, Jim was a son of the late William Thompson and Mary Jo Gevedon Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie...

Glenna Mae (Conley)  Mason

Glenna Mae (Conley) Mason

Jan 26, 2026

Glenna Mae Conley Mason, age 88, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Monday, January 26, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 15, 1937, in Rush, Kentucky, Glenna was a daughter of the late Wilson "Jack" Conley and Hazel Carpenter Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Mason,...

Anthony Allen Butler

Anthony Allen Butler

Jan 26, 2026

Anthony Allen Butler, age 57, of McKinney Cemetery Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home following an extended illness.

Born September 11, 1968, in Morehead, Allen was a son of the late Carl Everett "Biggs" Butler and Glenna Kay Reynolds Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

William Lee Helwig

William Lee Helwig

Jan 25, 2026

William Lee Helwig, age 77, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community in Dayton, Ohio.

Born December 11, 1948, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Jack Willard Helwig, Jr. and Mary Ellen Moran Helwig. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...

Katrina "Renee" E. Cassidy

Katrina "Renee" E. Cassidy

Jan 24, 2026

Katrina E. "Renee" Cassidy, age 91, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026,at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born on February 10, 1934, in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late Troy and Ella (Cooper) Hyatt. Renee attended Little Brushy School in Morehead and, due to her exceptional intelligence, skipped two...

Brent Michael Knipp

Brent Michael Knipp

Jan 24, 2026

Brent Michael Knipp, age 50, of US Highway 60 East, Morehead, KY, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at U.K. St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born Febuary 12, 1975, in Ashland, KY, he is the son of Danny Knipp of Morehead and the late Marti Osborne Knipp.

In addition to his father, Brent is survived...

Anthony  Howard Mcvey

Anthony Howard Mcvey

Jan 23, 2026

Anthony Howard McVey, age 69, of Clearfield, peacefully entered eternal rest at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead on Friday, January 23, 2026, with his loving wife and family by his side.

Born June 19, 1956, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Johnnie and Edith McVey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Mary Edna (Waltz)  Egan

Mary Edna (Waltz) Egan

Jan 23, 2026

Mary Edna Waltz Egan, 99, of Batavia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026.

She was born on February 5, 1926, in Rowan County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Russell Logan Waltz and Hannah Bell McCormick Waltz.

Mary was preceded in death by five brothers, Norman Waltz, Ora Waltz, Luster Waltz, Edward Waltz,...

Sue (Thomas)  Hardin

Sue (Thomas) Hardin

Jan 23, 2026

Sue Thomas Hardin, age 85, of Morehead, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at her residence.

Born March 14, 1940, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late James Ruben Thomas and Sybrina Sparks Thomas. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings:   John Carl Thomas, Emma Lee Smith, Edith Chadwell, Ruby Elam,...

Connie Sue (Lambert)  Staton

Connie Sue (Lambert) Staton

Jan 22, 2026

Connie Sue Lambert Staton, age 65, of Morgan Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 3, 1960, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late James Oliver Lambert and Elnora Fay Mynhier Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers:...

Felicia Dawn (Glover)  Rose

Felicia Dawn (Glover) Rose

Jan 22, 2026

Felicia Dawn Glover Rose, age 43, of Farris Road, Flemingsburg, lost her life in a tragic automobile accident on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Fleming County.

Born December 24, 1982, in Morehead, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Barbara Nickell Gregory (Mike) of Morehead and Ricky Glover (Phyllis Evans) of Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Felicia...

Paul Henry Brown

Paul Henry Brown

Jan 21, 2026

Paul Henry Brown, age 69, of Winchester, Kentucky, formerly of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.

Born February 8, 1956, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Henry C. Brown and Rose Mae Arnett Brown of Morehead, Kentucky.  In addition to...

Sharon Sue (Dehart)  Hitch

Sharon Sue (Dehart) Hitch

Jan 21, 2026

Sharon Sue Dehart Hitch, age 59, of Highway 173, Morehead, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 9, 1966, in Rowan County, and was the daughter of the late Harold Dillon and Linda Dehart. In addition to her parents, she was...

Leroy Logan

Leroy Logan

Jan 18, 2026

Leroy Logan, age 92, of Meadow Lane in Morehead, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 19, 1933, in Tollesboro, a son of the late Homer Logan and Lorene May Logan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Marina Mills, and...

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