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Dr. Ewell G. Scott
Nov 7, 2025
Dr. Ewell G. Scott, a respected physician, devoted husband, and cherished member of the Morehead community, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 23, 1940, in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Dr. Scott dedicated his life to caring for others. After completing his medical training, he made his home in Morehead,...
Wanda Sue Gulley
Nov 6, 2025
Wanda Sue Gulley, age 91, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at UK King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.
Born July 6, 1934, in Fleming County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gulley Sr. and Bessie Ethel Birchfield Gulley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Cora Sue (Martin) Egan
Nov 5, 2025
Cora Sue Martin Egan, age 88, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Born January 14, 1937, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ray James and Oleta Merle Fryman Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Carin Ruth (Bolen) Estep
Nov 5, 2025
Carin Ruth Estep, age 49, of Cross Keys Road, Lexington, formerly of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Born September 19, 1976, in Marion, Illinois, she is the daughter of Bill and Janice Adkinson Bolen of Morehead.
In addition to her parents, Carin is survived by six children: Desiree Bolen (Mercedes Osborne) of Lexington;...
Danny Dale Cook
Nov 3, 2025
Danny Dale Cook, age 74, of Morehead, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born March 22, 1951, in Knott County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Willie Cook and Ranie Isaac Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Randall Cook and Dean...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Adams
Nov 1, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Snedegar Adams, age 73, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Born February 4, 1952, in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert Clinton and Lela Frances Pickrell Snedegar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers:...
Dorothy Lee (Forman) Armstrong
Nov 1, 2025
Dorothy Lee (Forman) Armstrong, age 95, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence after a brief illness on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Born August 1, 1930, in Morehead, KY to the late Goldman G. Forman and Gladys (Hall) Forman. In addition to her parents, her husband, Bill M. Armstrong of Morehead; preceded her in death; three brothers,...
Willis Dean Tiller
Oct 28, 2025
Willis Dean Tiller, age 83, of Green Valley Acres, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.
Born September 1, 1942, in Williamson, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Hiram Tiller and Anna Mae Robinson Tiller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Darrell "Bud" Edmund Knepp
Oct 27, 2025
Darrell "Bud" Edmund Knepp, age 89, of Morehead, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 30, 1936, in West Decatur, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late John Edmund Knepp and Elizabeth Violet Mann Knepp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...
W. Edman "Ed" Mcbrayer
Oct 27, 2025
William Edman "Ed" McBrayer, 85, of Wabash, Indiana, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born December 10, 1939, in Morehead, Kentucky, Ed was the son of Harvey and Anna (Perkins) McBrayer.
Ed retired from Wabash Alloys after a long career in supervision. Earlier in life, he worked in the Morehead area...
Venita Anne (Ferguson) Whitehurst
Oct 23, 2025
Venita Anne Ferguson Whitehurst, age 57, of Lost Hill Road, Clearfield, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home in Florida.
She was born May 4, 1968, in Morehead, Kentucky, and is the daughter of Faye Ferguson of Clearfield.
She was preceded in death by one son, Derek Whitehurst in 2008.
In...
David Newton Earlywine
Oct 23, 2025
David Newton Earlywine, age 80, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born May 12, 1945, in Mt. Olivet, Robertson County, he was the son of the late Cecil Newton Earlywine and Della Fryman Earlywine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jesse...
Faye (Davis) Pelfrey
Oct 21, 2025
Faye Davis Pelfrey, age 92, of Bratton Branch, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born October 1, 1933, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Nannie Charles Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
Kenneth Adrian "Kenny" Wilson
Oct 19, 2025
Kenneth Adrian "Kenny" Wilson, 74, passed away on October 19, 2025, at the home in Morehead, Kentucky., that he proudly built for himself and his family. Born April 27, 1951, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Oliver and Leona Williams Wilson. Kenny was raised on the family farm on Lower Oak Grove Road in Rowan County...
Nathan "Nate" Michael Terrell
Oct 18, 2025
Nathan "Nate" Michael Terrell, 25, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his residence.
Nate graced the world with his presence on December 16, 1999. He was the beloved son of Maria and Russell Terrell. He is survived by his big sissies, Kylan Davenport (Neal) and Allie Terrell (Tim McGrath); one niece, Whitley Davenport; one nephew, William...
Rose Carrol (Hinton) Muse
Oct 17, 2025
Rose Carrol Hinton Muse, age 88, formerly of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday October 17, 2025, at West Liberty Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Liberty, Kentucky.
Born June 22, 1937, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Ivan L. Hinton and Letha P. McKee Hinton.
In...
Imari Dean Jones
Oct 15, 2025
Imari Dean Jones, infant son of Andrew Jones and Jade Kelsey, was born sleeping on October 15, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He is survived by his brother, Indy Jones, and his sister, Ivy Jones, both at home. Also surviving are his maternal grandfather, Chase Conley of Salt...
Rexford Joseph Johnson
Oct 13, 2025
Rexford Joseph Johnson, husband of Helen Elaine Thomas Johnson, passed peacefully into eternity from his home in Winchester, Kentucky, on October 13, 2025.
Rex was born on August 25, 1938, in Clearfield, KY, the third of ten children of Joe D. Johnson and Linda Johnson Lowe. He is survived by his only and beloved sister, Carolyn Brown...
Jimmie Lee Adams
Oct 13, 2025
Jimmie Lee Adams, age 90, of Morehead, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.
Born March 14, 1935, in Omar, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Thurman Adams and Mary Mutters Adams. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Sue Wells Adams on...
Richard Allen "Dick" Parker
Oct 12, 2025
Richard Allen "Dick" Parker, age 86, of Haldeman Road, Morehead, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 12, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born March 7, 1939, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Elmer Parker and Vada Joyce Cartee Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack...
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