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Alma  Louise Vice

Alma Louise Vice

Jun 13, 2018

Alma Louise Vice, age 81, of West High Street, Mt. Sterling, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at St. Joseph - Mt. Sterling. Born January 19, 1937, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Henrietta Hudson Vice. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Ira Lee Vice, Billy Vice, Leonard...

Arlene Roberta Milliron Hardin

Arlene Roberta Milliron Hardin

Jun 10, 2018

Arlene Roberta Milliron Hardin, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, known as Nannie, by all who loved her. The long-time resident of Junction City, Ohio, and former resident of Morehead, Kentucky, died peacefully in her home on Sunday afternoon, June 10, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 21, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI, Arlene was...

Janice Diane May Parker

Janice Diane May Parker

Jun 9, 2018

Janice Diane May Parker, age 93, of Hamilton Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born February 9, 1925, at Hayes Branch in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Henry and Jessie Johnson May. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Dickie  Lynn Lewis

Dickie Lynn Lewis

Jun 5, 2018

We mourn the loss of our son, brother, and friend, Dickie Lynn Lewis, 48, of Fancy Gap, Virginia. Dickie was born December 5, 1969, in Lexington, KY, and was called home Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Twin Counties Regional Hospital in Galax, Virginia. Dickie was the son of Dianna Barker Leadingham and Kim Leadingham of Morehead, KY, and...

Jared  C. Riddle

Jared C. Riddle

Jun 4, 2018

Jared C. Riddle, age 18, of Quail Hollow Road, Morehead, was born April 14, 2000, in Morehead, and passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, at his home. He is survived by his Aunt "Mom" Kathy Johnson Adams of Morehead; one brother, Austin T. Johnson; three sisters, Brittany Layne, Emily Riddle, and Feby Riddle, all of Morehead; and his parents,...

Earl  W. Johnson

Earl W. Johnson

Jun 1, 2018

Earl W. Johnson, "The Coon Hunter," of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, at his home at the age of 73. Born in Magoffin County on March 4, 1945, he was the son of Parker and Eula Bell Back Johnson. Earl is survived by his wife, Carrie "Tiny" Johnson; three children: Earlynnia (Daniel) Dyer of Mt....

Linda  Henderson Butler

Linda Henderson Butler

May 31, 2018

Linda Henderson Butler, age 91, of West Union, Ohio, formerly of Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the home of her daughter. She was born May 13, 1927, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Ulysses and Rebecca Ellen Hall Henderson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Dessie Henderson and...

Earl  Ray Sheets

Earl Ray Sheets

May 29, 2018

Earl Ray Sheets, age 84, of Alec Spencer Road, West Liberty, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. Born August 3, 1933, in Bonney, he was a son of the late Norman and Hazel Vest Sheets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Letha Nell Patrick Sheets...

Mary Louise Johnson Cox

Mary Louise Johnson Cox

May 29, 2018

Mary Louise Cox, 83, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Morehead, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 after succumbing to complications of Alzheimer's. Mary Louise was born January 4, 1935 in Morehead, KY. She was predeceased by her husband Paul R. Cox, her parents Lula Mae (Jones) Johnson and Jesse F. Johnson, both of Morehead, KY; her...

Nick Pecco

Nick Pecco

May 27, 2018

Nick "Poppy" Pecco, age 71, of Morehead, KY, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center surrounded by his beloved family. Nick was born on August 14, 1946, in Belfry, KY, to parents Buster and Mary Jane Ball Pecco. Nick enjoyed being outside and was an entrepreneur by nature. He spent most of his life...

Catherine Mable Mcdavid Thacker Chaffins

Catherine Mable Mcdavid Thacker Chaffins

May 26, 2018

Catherine Mabel McDavid Thacker Chaffins' earthly life of 90 years came to a peaceful conclusion at her residence in Morehead, Kentucky, when the angels came to carry her home on May 26, 2018. Catherine was born on February 15, 1928, in Coxton, Harlan County, KY. She was the oldest daughter of George and Margie (Woods) McDavid. She was one...

Wilma  Collins Wright

Wilma Collins Wright

May 25, 2018

Wilma Jean Collins Wright, age 86, of London, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville. Born July 6, 1931, in Letcher County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Collins and Bertha Hammonds Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Wright, on March...

Clinton  Andrew Porter

Clinton Andrew Porter

May 25, 2018

Clinton Andrew Porter, age 81, of State Hwy. 174, Olive Hill, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at his residence. Born March 7, 1937, in Carter County, he was the son of the late Harlan and Gladys Harper Porter. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Porter, and one sister, Eunice Fraley. He is...

Gary  Lee Moore

Gary Lee Moore

May 22, 2018

Gary Lee Moore, age 63, of Airport Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence. Born December 13, 1954, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of the late Willis and Lillie Crose Moore. He is survived by one son, Travis Moore (Brittany Smith) of Morehead; a stepdaughter, Amber Nichole "Nikki" Grose (Noah) of Columbus, Ohio,...

Marsha Lynn Greenhill Harper

Marsha Lynn Greenhill Harper

May 19, 2018

Marsha Lynn Greenhill Harper, age 50, of KY 504, Olive Hill, lovingly known as "Trouble" passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Elliott County. Born January 17, 1968, in Ashland, she is the daughter of Brenda Kaye Holbrook Greenhill of Olive Hill and the late Herman Junior Greenhill. Besides her mother, she...

Darlene  Warren Wooten

Darlene Warren Wooten

May 18, 2018

Etta Darlene Warren Wooten, age 80, of Warren Lane, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Darlene was born August 17, 1937, at Bluestone, the only daughter of the late Willard Lee and Ethel Little Warren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Warren, and infant...

Sula O. Caudill Mccarty

Sula O. Caudill Mccarty

May 15, 2018

Sula O. Caudill McCarty, age 87, of Pond Lick Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, May 15, 2018, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. She was born June 23, 1930, in Letcher County, the last of 15 children of Moses and Betty Shepherd Caudill. Her husband, Jack Carrington McCarty, passed away March 17, 2006. As a child, the family...

Marie  Gossett Dillon

Marie Gossett Dillon

May 14, 2018

Augusta Marie Gossett Dillon, 96, of Rodburn Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at her home. She was born June 24, 1921, in Bourbon County, a daughter of the late Millard and Augusta Fritz Gossett. Besides her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her only sibling, Lillian Chinn Gossett Courtney, who was born March 14, 1919....

Norma Jane Crager Cloyd

Norma Jane Crager Cloyd

May 14, 2018

Norma Jane Crager Cloyd, age 84, of Clearfield, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at her home. She was born February 19, 1934, in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Louie G. and Mary Ethel Stewart Crager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tinsley M. Cloyd, Jr.; two brothers, Ralph David and...

Gregory  Gerald Jones,  Sr.

Gregory Gerald Jones, Sr.

May 11, 2018

Gregory Gerald Jones, Sr., age 68, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born January 31, 1950, in Connersville, Indiana, a son of the late Casey Jones and Ruth Rose Jones. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Darrell Jones. Greg is survived by his wife,...

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