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Gary Mitchell Thomas

Gary Mitchell Thomas

Dec 21, 2025

Gary Mitchell Thomas, age 57, of Nichols Branch, Clearfield, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born April 28, 1968, in Rowan County, a son of the late Billy Hardin and Sabrina Fraley Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann King...

Brittany Rhea Gibson

Brittany Rhea Gibson

Dec 20, 2025

Brittany Rhea Gibson, age 38, of Mynhier Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born October 29, 1987, in Floyd County, a daughter of William "Bill" Gibson and Debbie Stegall Gibson of Morehead.

Besides her parents, Brittany is survived by her beloved son, Bryson Ray Smith...

Sylvia Jean Plank

Sylvia Jean Plank

Dec 16, 2025

Sylvia Jean Wagoner Plank, age 65, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 28, 1959, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late George T. Wagoner and Beulah Joy Matthews Wagoner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Michael Wayne Garner

Michael Wayne Garner

Dec 14, 2025

Michael Wayne Garner, age 76, of East Main Street, Morehead, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his residence.

Born October 11, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Brooks Herman and Marie Troxell Garner.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Garner, and one brother,...

Murvil Stevens

Murvil Stevens

Dec 14, 2025

Murvil Stevens, age 78, of Haldeman Road, Morehead, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 30, 1947, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Tom Stevens and Nora Sparkman Stevens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, an...

Carolyn Sue (Earhart)  Howard

Carolyn Sue (Earhart) Howard

Dec 13, 2025

Carolyn Sue Earhart Howard, age 67, of Lambert Hollow, Clearfield, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born August 25, 1958, in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Troy and Bonnie Mayse Earhart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shannan Marie Huffman, and a sister, Judy Richendollar....

Sheri Quinn

Sheri Quinn

Dec 13, 2025

Sheri Quinn, 76, of Morehead, KY, passed away December 13, 2025, at UK-St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

She was born February 21, 1949, in Morgan County, KY, to the late Roy and Maxine Harmon Halsey.

Sheri is survived by her husband, Keith Quinn, whom she married September 19, 1980; daughter, Shelley Quinn; granddaughters, Julie...

Terry Ray Paige

Terry Ray Paige

Dec 12, 2025

Terry Ray Paige, age 71, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. He was born January 12, 1954, in McDowell, Kentucky, the son of the late Thurman Paige of McDowell and Bessie Newsome of Ashtabula, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife,...

Levi Gerraid Banks

Levi Gerraid Banks

Dec 11, 2025

Levi Gerraid Banks, age 58, of Lafayette Drive, Morehead, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 23, 1967, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Carlotta V. Sparks Banks.

Levi is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Patricia Muse...

Judy Diana (Stacey)  Whitt

Judy Diana (Stacey) Whitt

Dec 10, 2025

Judy Diana Stacey Whitt, age 73, of Big Perry Road, Morehead, kicked cancer to the curb and went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

She was born May 31, 1952, a daughter of the late Rev. Clayton Donald Stacey and Bessie Thompson Stacey. She was also preceded in death by her...

Brad Arthur Johnson

Brad Arthur Johnson

Dec 7, 2025

Brad Arthur Johnson, age 44, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 15, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur Talmadge "Marvin" Johnson and Regina Crum Wade.

Brad is survived by his wife, Beverly Ann Green Johnson; three sisters, Tommie Stone...

Markeeta Lynn (Luman)  Hall

Markeeta Lynn (Luman) Hall

Dec 6, 2025

Markeeta Lynn Luman Hall, age 60, of Salt Lick, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her residence.

She was born July 30, 1965, the daughter of the late Stanley Leon Luman and Nella Mae Bumgardner Luman. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one...

Angela Kaye (Garner)  Nance

Angela Kaye (Garner) Nance

Dec 2, 2025

Angela Kaye Garner Nance, age 55, of North Tolliver Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 14, 1970, in Mt. Sterling, she is the daughter of Michael W. Garner of Morehead and the late Joeretta Butler Garner. Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by...

David Lee Malone

David Lee Malone

Dec 2, 2025

David Lee Malone, age 86, of Morehead, Kentucky (formerly of Fairborn, Ohio), passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at UK St. Claire. He was born August 6, 1939, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late Orlyn and Audrey Malone.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Brian H. Malone; two brothers,...

Dale Richard Moore

Dale Richard Moore

Dec 1, 2025

Dale Richard Moore, age 70, of Divide Hill, Morehead, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at his residence.

Born January 6, 1955, in Bakersfield, California, he was the son of the late James Leslie Moore and Austie Dorothy Biddle Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Mae Moore and...

James Thomas Holbrook

James Thomas Holbrook

Nov 30, 2025

James Thomas Holbrook, of Fort Myers, Florida, also known as Jim Tom or J.T., age 73, passed away on November 30, 2025.

James was born in Panama on May 1, 1952, to John Will Holbrook, Jr., and Nan (Browning) Holbrook.

In 1970, James graduated from University Breckinridge School in Morehead where he was selected Mr....

Michael J. Thomas

Michael J. Thomas

Nov 27, 2025

Michael J. Thomas, age 78, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27, 2025, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born March 19, 1947, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Arthur Thomas and Stella Williams Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Phyllis Thornsberry, Bertella Taylor,...

Dr. Charles Morton Derrickson

Dr. Charles Morton Derrickson

Nov 27, 2025

Dr. Charles Morton Derrickson, 98, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully November 27, 2025. Born April 26, 1927, in Jackson, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of Algin and Pearl Sweeney Derrickson, and the devoted husband of Lena Myrtle Derrickson.  In addition to his parents, Dr. Derrickson was preceded in death by his loving wife Myrtle of nearly seventy...

Michael "Mike" Anthony Lewis

Michael "Mike" Anthony Lewis

Nov 26, 2025

Michael "Mike" Anthony Lewis, age 58, of Holly Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his residence.

Born December 21, 1966, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Carlos Lewis and Edith Logan Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cassandra Lewis.

Mike...

Rachelle Tree Bombe

Rachelle Tree Bombe

Nov 25, 2025

Rachelle Tree Bombe, age 69, of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, was born March 3, 1956, in Somerset, Kentucky, and passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at U.K. St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Rachelle worked for the University of Kentucky Library in Lexington for several years before moving to Morehead in the 1980s.

Rachelle is survived...

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