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Ashley Marie Clark Ashley

Ashley Marie Clark Ashley

Apr 4, 2018

Ashley Marie Clark Ashley, 34, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville Born January 3, 1984, in Morehead, she is the daughter of Rex Allen and Jennifer Albright Clark of Morehead. In addition to her parents, Ashley is survived by four children: Cash Ashley, Joslyn Ashley, Elijah Ashley and Nellie...

Brode Cornett

Brode Cornett

Apr 4, 2018

Brode Cornett, 84, of Morehead, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his Northfork home, surrounded by loving friends and family members. Born April 30, 1933, in Knott County, Kentucky, Brode was the son of the late "Banjo" Bill Cornett and Malissa Combs Cornett of Hindman, Kentucky. Besides his parents, Brode was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Tracy  Allen Howard

Tracy Allen Howard

Apr 3, 2018

Tracy Allen Howard, age 46, of Hwy. 711, West Liberty, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the West Liberty Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born November 24, 1971, in Morehead, he is the son of Ruth Howard Easterling of Blairs Mill and the late Wendell Howard, Jr. In addition to his mother, Tracy is also survived by his wife, Tammy...

Robert C. "Bobby" Allen

Robert C. "Bobby" Allen

Apr 1, 2018

Robert C. "Bobby" Allen, age 90, of Lexington, formerly of Morehead, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at The Willows at Citation in Lexington. He was born October 11, 1927, in Morehead, a son of the late John A. and Eva Sexton Allen. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters, and his wife,...

Joshua  James Waddell

Joshua James Waddell

Mar 30, 2018

Joshua James Waddell, age 35, of Olive Hill, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at the home of his aunt and uncle, Denise and Steven Conn, where he resided for the past 13 years. Born November 23, 1982, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Larry David and Wanda Sue Sloan Waddell. Joshua is survived by one...

William H. "Bill" Barndollar

William H. "Bill" Barndollar

Mar 29, 2018

William H. "Bill" Barndollar, age 80, of Shelby, OH, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born June 7, 1937, in Clearfield, KY, the son of the late William Arthur and Martha (Stewart) Barndollar. He was a 1955 graduate of Morehead High School. Bill worked for several years at AMF in...

Beverly  Jo Black

Beverly Jo Black

Mar 29, 2018

Beverly Jo Black, age 59, of Morehead, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born April 13, 1958, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Clifford A. and Pearl Pennington Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Lee...

Victorine "Vicky" Hall Riley

Victorine "Vicky" Hall Riley

Mar 25, 2018

Victorine "Vicky" Hall Riley, age 79, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018, at her residence. Born May 14, 1938, in Farmers, she was the daughter of the late Orbie Newton Hall and Icey Foster Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Stanley Cecil, and one brother, David Hall....

Paul  Ralph Mcghee

Paul Ralph Mcghee

Mar 21, 2018

Paul Ralph McGhee, a Professor of Education at Morehead State University for over 20 years, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Santa Maria, California. Dr. McGhee was 78. The cause is believed to be related to lung cancer diagnosed just weeks prior to his death. He died surrounded by his three children and his dear companion Ms. Geraldine...

Dennie  Lee Burke

Dennie Lee Burke

Mar 15, 2018

Dennie Lee Burke, age 62, of Regina Court, Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. Born July 30, 1955, in Fleming County, he was the son of the late Henry and Nancy Maze Burke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lowell Wayne Burke. Dennie...

Carol  Ann Brierty

Carol Ann Brierty

Mar 14, 2018

Carol Ann Brierty, 65, of Morehead, passed away March 14, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead after a serious illness. Born January 19, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, Carol was a devoted daughter to her parents, Ambrose and Victoria Brierty, who preceded her in death. An only child, Carol leaves cousins and many dear friends, including a...

Barbara  Jean Boggs

Barbara Jean Boggs

Mar 13, 2018

Barbara Jean Boggs, age 69, of Ypsilanit Township, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Michigan with her loving family at her side. She was born November 1, 1948, in Morehead, the daughter of Fredro "Teddy" and Josephine Rose Black Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...

Vernon  Taylor Osborne

Vernon Taylor Osborne

Mar 9, 2018

Vernon Taylor Osborne, age 85, of Creekside Drive, Owingsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 9, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born November 7, 1932, at Dover, in Mason County, he was the son of the late William Earl and Bessie Madeline Ladenburger Osborne. Vernon is survived by his beloved wife of...

Baxter  Keith Stevens

Baxter Keith Stevens

Mar 9, 2018

Baxter Keith Stevens, 51, of Grahn Road, Olive Hill, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born January 2, 1967, in Ashland, the son of Ruick Elwood and Helen Adkins Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Baxter is survived by his wife,...

Billy Joe "Bill" Barnes

Billy Joe "Bill" Barnes

Mar 8, 2018

Billy Joe "Bill" Barnes, age 78, of Flag Branch Road, Hillsboro, formerly of Morehead, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Saint Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born August 18, 1939, at Waco in Madison County, he was the son of the late Eugene and Lottie Fletcher Barnes and brother of the late Sue Ann Barnes Dixon. Bill...

Ira Dailey,  Jr.

Ira Dailey, Jr.

Mar 8, 2018

Ira Dailey, Jr., age 73, of Glenwood Hollow Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Junior was born June 27, 1944, in Rowan County, a son of the late Ira Dailey and Rosa Hyatt Dailey Porter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy...

Georgia Mae Pence Netherly Stamper

Georgia Mae Pence Netherly Stamper

Mar 6, 2018

Georgia Mae Pence Netherly Stamper, age 90, of Ringos Mill Road, Hillsboro, formerly of Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Fayette County on August 1, 1927, Georgia was the eldest daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Speckard Pence. Besides her parents, she was preceded...

Eleanor  "Ellie" Reser

Eleanor "Ellie" Reser

Mar 5, 2018

Eleanor "Ellie" Reser was born August 10, 1935, in Indiana and passed away March 5, 2018, in Virginia. Her family lived in Sierra Leone, California, and Oregon early in her life and then returned to Indiana where she attended high school and nursing school. She moved to Olive Hill and then Morehead, Kentucky, with her husband Donald Holloway. She...

Betty Jo Mabry Purnell

Betty Jo Mabry Purnell

Mar 4, 2018

Betty Jo Mabry Purnell, age 77, of Amanda Lane, Clearfield, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born December 12, 1940, she was a daughter of the late David Willie and Magelean Smedley Mabry. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett Lee Mabry and Wilson Junior Mabry;...

Cora Jane Puckett Click

Cora Jane Puckett Click

Mar 4, 2018

Cora Jane Puckett Click, age 84, of Christy Creek, Morehead, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family. Born March 22, 1933, on Patty's Lick in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Lula Belle Dehart Puckett. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

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