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Joseph "Joe" Parker
Aug 13, 2019
Joseph Andrew "Joe" Parker, age 27, of Poplar Plains Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
Born September 23, 1991, in Morehead, he is the son of Patti Hamilton Little (and stepfather Mike) of Flemingsburg and Joe Parker, Jr. of Morehead.
In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by three sisters, Ali Parker...
Johnny Ray Kissinger
Aug 12, 2019
Johnny Ray Kissinger, age 66, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born May 28, 1953, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was a son of the late Johnny Lovel and Janet Elaine Bellew Kissinger. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Clifton R. Jent....
Rebecca "Becky" (Fitzpatrick) Vest
Aug 9, 2019
Rebecca "Becky" Fitzpatrick Vest, age 65, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born July 25, 1954, in Hinton, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Benson Fitzpatrick and Blanche Craft Fitzpatrick.
Becky is survived by her husband, Ronald F. Vest, whom she married...
Russie Walton Butcher
Aug 8, 2019
Russie Walton Butcher, age 92, of Watson Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born December 9, 1926, in Plummers Mill, Fleming County, he was a son of the late Bascom and Electa Vice Butcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Thelma Dunaway,...
Alan Wayne Scott, Sr.
Aug 7, 2019
Alan Wayne Scott, Sr., age 68, of Walton Street, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at his residence.
Born April 8, 1951, in Eskdale, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Claude Scott and Lizzie Alice Ingle Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Mae McClurg....
Wilma Faye (Smith) Crager
Aug 5, 2019
Wilma Faye Smith Crager, age 78, of Partin Street, Clearfield, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at her residence.
Born December 11, 1940, in DeQueen, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Custer E. Smith and Ethel Louise Cothren Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Dewell Smith...
Herbert Clever Jolly
Aug 3, 2019
Herbert Clever Jolly, age 87, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, passed away
Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.
Born November 20, 1931, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Elzie Lee and Lydia Bowles Jolly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...
Clarence Milford Barnett, Jr.
Jul 31, 2019
Clarence Milford Barnett, Jr., age 63, of Limousine Lane, Morehead, formerly of Flatwoods, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his home after a long battle with MS surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 14, 1955, he is the son of Oletta Hall Barnett of Flat Rock, Michigan, and the late Clarence Milford Barnett.
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Gary Cisco
Jul 27, 2019
Linkous Gary Cisco, age 64, of US 60 West, Morehead, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
He was born December 21, 1954, in Williamson, West Virginia, the son of the late Linkous Cisco and Dorothy Hinkle Cisco.
Gary is survived by one sister, Georgia Marie Lewis and husband Earl...
Shellie (Estes) Mcglone
Jul 25, 2019
Shellie Estes Litton McGlone, age 52, of River Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Saint Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born August 10, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William Green Estes and Gladys Fern Mynhier Estes. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Shawn Alan...
Vicki Marie (Baggett) Sonsoucie
Jul 25, 2019
Vicki Marie Baggett Sonsoucie, age 68, of Christy Creek, Morehead, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at U. K. HealthCare in Lexington.
Born August 27, 1950, in Glendive, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Howard T. Baggett and Mary Louise Trotter Baggett.
She is survived by one daughter, Alexa Clark and husband Michael...
Brian Douglas Crose
Jul 24, 2019
Brian Douglas Crose, age 52, of East Clack Mountain Road, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at his residence.
Born July 14, 1967, in Clinton, Indiana, Brian is the son of Betty Stevens Crose of Clearfield, and the late Vernon Crose, who passed away February 4, 2019. He was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Delmane "Del" Simmons
Jul 21, 2019
Delmane "Del" Simmons, age 57, of Bearskin Hollow, Morehead, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 2, 1962, in Mount Sterling, the only child of the late Ernest Edward Simmons and Lois Evelyn Wagoner Simmons.
Del is survived by his former wife and lifelong...
Florence Ineze (Kelly) Caudill
Jul 16, 2019
Florence Ineze Kelly Caudill, age 80, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at her home.
She was born April 11, 1939, in Morgan County, a daughter of the late Henry Emerson Kelly and MaNerva Jane Blanton Kelly. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Lea Jent, and...
Mary Wilma (Reeves) Weaver
Jul 15, 2019
Mary Wilma (Reeves) Weaver, 85, of Sharon Drive, Clearfield, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at her home.
Born December 12, 1933, in Mason County, she was a daughter of the late James Reeves and Mary Thelma Lawrence Reeves. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George W. Weaver; two...
John Michael Reed
Jul 13, 2019
John Michael Reed, age 67, of Richards Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home.
Born November 11, 1951, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John B Reed and Dorothy Mounts Reed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Daniel Reed,...
Elan Virginia (Karrick) Wheeler
Jul 12, 2019
Elan Virginia Karrick Wheeler, age 97, of Old Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, widow of Dr. Milburn Richard Wheeler, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at her home surrounded by loving family.
She was born April 25, 1922, in Salt Lick, a daughter of James Thomas Karrick and Mary Warner Karrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Frances (Mckee) Plank
Jul 11, 2019
Frances McKee Plank, age 80, of Big Perry Road, Morehead, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born November 18, 1938, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia Shields McKee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Katie Botts (Porter) Kuhner
Jul 10, 2019
Katherine "Katie" Botts-Kuhner passed away on July 10, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Gulf Coast Village Memory Support Center in Cape Coral, Florida. She was 74 years of age. Katie was born on February 27, 1945, in Morehead, Kentucky, to parents, Newton and Alene Porter and grew up with her brother, James R. Porter.
She...
Effie "Tede" (Binion) Holbrook
Jul 6, 2019
Effie "Tede" Binion Holbrook, age 62, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at her residence.
Born September 25, 1956, in Lawrence County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James Elva Binion and Gladys Cox Binion. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Kay Binion Wallace.
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