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Hazel (Barber)  Pettit

Hazel (Barber) Pettit

Jun 13, 2019

Hazel Pettit, 92 years, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Horizon of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center, in Seaman, Ohio.

Hazel was born on September 12, 1926, in Fleming County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late George and Virginia (Davis) Barber. Hazel spent her life caring for her family, and her home....

Seelye Edward Reynolds

Seelye Edward Reynolds

Jun 12, 2019

Seelye Edward "Ed" Reynolds, 86, of Muses Mill Road, Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his home.

Born September 28, 1932, in New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of Espie and Vivian Hayes Reynolds.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ammie Lorene Brown Reynolds, who passed...

Jeanette (Riley)  Banks

Jeanette (Riley) Banks

Jun 12, 2019

Jeanette Riley Banks, age 91, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at her home with family by her side.

Born May 15, 1928, in Buckhorn, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Elden and Nettie Deaton Riley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Clay Banks, who...

Nancy Brenda (Calton)  Lewis

Nancy Brenda (Calton) Lewis

Jun 10, 2019

Nancy Brenda Calton Lewis, age 67, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at her residence.

Born October 21, 1951, in Hindman, she was the daughter of the late Linville and Myrtle Everage Calton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Lewis in 2009; a daughter,...

James Paul Humphries

James Paul Humphries

Jun 9, 2019

James Paul Humphries, age 79, of Poplar Plains, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Meadowview Regional Hospital in Maysville.

James Paul Humphries, Owner of Humphries Antiques, leaves a legacy as a great man of faith, a caring Pastor, a successful business man, a talented man, a man who has traveled around the world, yet called...

William "Mike" Mcdowell

William "Mike" Mcdowell

Jun 7, 2019

William "Mike" McDowell, 63, passed away early Friday morning, June 7, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born on December 30, 1955 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of William Leonard and Delores "Darlene" (Stacy) McDowell.

William attended Muncie city schools and later married the love of his life Christine (Hyde) McDowell on February...

Emmanuel Christopher Nathan White

Emmanuel Christopher Nathan White

Jun 5, 2019

Emmanuel Christopher Nathan White, 37, of KY Hwy 801 North, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

He was born November 28, 1981, in Morehead, a son of David White of Morehead and Martha Dunaway of Morehead.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Amanda Barksdale White; two children, Gavin White...

Carol Elizabeth (Evans)  Perkins

Carol Elizabeth (Evans) Perkins

Jun 5, 2019

Carol Elizabeth Evans Perkins, age 79, of Perkins Ridge, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at her residence after an extended illness.

Born January 16, 1940, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Claire Billotte Evans.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David Perkins...

Estill Harris

Estill Harris

Jun 3, 2019

Estill Harris, age 86, of Elliott County, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington.

Born September 26, 1932, in Gimlet, Elliott County, and was a son of the late Claude and Barbara Leadingham Harris.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Tracy Don Harris;...

Loren Randell Gilbert

Loren Randell Gilbert

Jun 3, 2019

Loren Randell Gilbert, age 64, of Rosedale Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019, at his residence.

Born December 2, 1954, in Darke, Ohio, he is the son of Gertrude Irene Kidd Gilbert of Morehead and the late Merl Hamilton Gilbert.

Besides his mother, Loren is survived by his wife, Gisele King Gilbert, whom...

Rhonda Cheri Conley Stiddom

Rhonda Cheri Conley Stiddom

Jun 2, 2019

Rhonda Cheri Conley Stiddom, age 64, of Skillet Branch Road, Owingsville, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her residence. Born April 16, 1955, in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Wilson "Jack" Conley and Hazel Carpenter Conley. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Leniel Lee Stiddom, who passed...

James Alfred O'Keefe

James Alfred O'Keefe

Jun 2, 2019

James A. O'Keefe, age 61, a resident of Morehead for the past 20 years, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019, at his residence.

A native of New York, Jim is survived by one brother and one sister, both of New York.  He also leaves behind a beloved goddaughter, Sheena Thompson, and a "grandson," Gunner Thompson, both of...

Gladys Hatfield Humphries

Gladys Hatfield Humphries

May 28, 2019

Gladys Hatfield Humphries, age 96, of Hillsboro Road, Flemingsburg, KY, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg. She was born March 16, 1923, in Fleming County, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Nannie Clark Hatfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Billy" Humphries; two sons, James...

Bethel Franklin Ison

Bethel Franklin Ison

May 28, 2019

Bethel Franklin Ison, 82, of Dry Ridge, formerly of Sandy Hook and Flemingsburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at his home. Born January 15, 1937, in Sandy Hook, he was a son of the late Bennie and Edna Roberts Ison. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dwight Ison;...

Talmadge  E. (Gene)  Barker

Talmadge E. (Gene) Barker

May 27, 2019

Talmadge E. "Gene" Barker, age 51, of Heritage Place, Morehead, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead following a courageous battle with cancer. Gene was born January 14, 1968, in Rowan County. He was preceded in death by his parents: his mother, Maggie Terry Barker passed away on March 17, 1988, and his father,...

Wyatt  J. Slone

Wyatt J. Slone

May 27, 2019

Wyatt J. Slone, beloved son of J.C. and Ashley Mynhier Slone, was born sleeping with the heavenly angels on Monday, May 27, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. In addition to his parents, Wyatt will be lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Gage, Axel, Alissa, and Lakota Slone; paternal grandparents, Ronie and Patricia Kaye Alexander Slone of...

John  W. Fisher,  Sr.

John W. Fisher, Sr.

May 21, 2019

John W. Fisher, Sr., age 80, of Dark Hollow Road, Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. Born November 10, 1938, in Troy, Ohio, he was a son of the late Willard and Opal Deeter Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Poehler Fisher on...

Jean  Fielding Hill

Jean Fielding Hill

May 18, 2019

Jean Fielding Hill passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Hospice Center in Madeira, Ohio. She was born on October 17, 1926, in Morehead, Kentucky, where she lived most of her life. Her husband of 66 years, George C. Hill, preceded her in death on June 8, 2012. Jean is survived by her children: George Carlos Jr. (Kay),...

Hildreth "Faye" Wagoner Wituszynski

Hildreth "Faye" Wagoner Wituszynski

May 18, 2019

Hildreth "Faye" Wagoner Wituszynski, age 88, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her home. Born March 20, 1931, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Alvia Lee and Lula Hall Wagoner. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Wagoner Smith and Ina Alberta Johnson; three...

Ralph  D. Witherspoon

Ralph D. Witherspoon

May 17, 2019

Ralph D. Witherspoon, age 64, of Heritage Place, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. Born September 14, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Ralph E. and Hattie Collett Witherspoon. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Sean Brown, and two brothers, Thomas and...

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