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Bobby "Bob" Earl Dyer

Bobby "Bob" Earl Dyer

Oct 3, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Earl Dyer, age 77, of US 60 West, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Born July 11, 1948, in Ashland, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Fred Dyer and Rosa Barnett Dyer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Donna Jean (Foster)  Ison

Donna Jean (Foster) Ison

Sep 30, 2025

Donna Jean Foster Ison, age 91, of Cranston Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 9, 1934, in Carlisle, Kentucky.  Donna lived a long and blessed life rooted in faith, family, and love. She was a devoted...

Wilma "Janey" (Branham)  Copley

Wilma "Janey" (Branham) Copley

Sep 28, 2025

Wilma "Janey" Branham Copley, age 82, of Frankfort, Kentucky, formerly of Galion, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 7, 1942, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Edward Branham and Bonnie Irene Gearhart Branham Kiser. In addition to...

Clayton Adams

Clayton Adams

Sep 25, 2025

Clayton Adams, age 85, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

Clayton was born November 12, 1939, in Carter County, a son of the late Gilbert Adams and Clara Johnson Adams.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

David Neal Thomas

David Neal Thomas

Sep 23, 2025

David Neal Thomas, beloved brother, friend, father, and husband, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Canada while traveling for work. He was 53 years old.

Born January 17, 1972, in Irvine, Kentucky, David was the son of the late Arvada (Maloney) Thomas and Billy Thomas. He was one of seven children. Surviving siblings include Billy...

Billy Williamson, Sr.

Billy Williamson, Sr.

Sep 22, 2025

Billy Williamson, Sr., age 88, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025.

He was born December 16, 1936, in Magoffin County near Falcon, Kentucky, a son of the late Joseph "Joe" Williamson and Jennie Conley Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Juanita Shepherd Williamson, who passed...

Ronald "Ronnie" Lane Sorrell

Ronald "Ronnie" Lane Sorrell

Sep 21, 2025

Ronald Lane "Ronnie" Sorrell, age 73, of Greenbend Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 23, 1951, in Maysville, he was the son of the late Kenneth O. "Kenny" Sorrell and Blonda Kissick Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson,...

Freddie Isaac

Freddie Isaac

Sep 20, 2025

Freddie Isaac, 66, of Justin Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness.

Born July 21, 1959, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Everett Isaac and Marie Crabtree Isaac.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 37...

Stevie Call

Stevie Call

Sep 16, 2025

Stevie Call, age 74, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington, surrounded by family after a life full of love, hard work, and community spirit.

Born November 7, 1950, in Maysville, he was a son of the late Jewell Day...

Donnie Riley, Sr.

Donnie Riley, Sr.

Sep 15, 2025

Donnie Riley, Sr., age 81, of Bull Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Life Care Center in Morehead surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 15, 1944, in Carter County, the son of the late William Riley and Zola Fultz Riley.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Pearl Dean (Lewis)  Barker

Pearl Dean (Lewis) Barker

Sep 11, 2025

Pearl Dean Lewis Barker, age 96, of Short Street, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her son's home where she had resided for the past two years.

She was born October 12, 1928, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, daughter of the late Charles Oscar and Pearlie Dean Lewis.  Besides her parents, she was...

Michael "Mike" Rodney Conn

Michael "Mike" Rodney Conn

Sep 10, 2025

Michael "Mike" Rodney Conn, age 69, of South Mill Branch Road, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Bluegrass Navigators Care Center in Hazard.

Born March 27, 1956, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Roy Miller Conn and Delores Ann McKenzie Conn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Russell Mcdill Brengelman

Russell Mcdill Brengelman

Sep 4, 2025

Russell McDill Brengelman, 86, beloved husband of Elizabeth (née McMahon) Brengelman, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at UK St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born June 15, 1939, in Gadsden, Alabama, Russell was the only son of Russell and Jessie (née McDill) Brengelman.  In addition to his wife, he is...

Carolyn Sue (Ison)  Epperhart

Carolyn Sue (Ison) Epperhart

Sep 4, 2025

Carolyn Sue Ison Epperhart, age 76, of Bluestone Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 26, 1949, in Sandy Hook, she was the daughter of Alva Brickey Ison of Sandy Hook and the late William "Willie" Ison.

Sue is survived by her devoted husband, James "Jim"...

Joe Hamilton

Joe Hamilton

Sep 1, 2025

Joe Hamilton, 86, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in Morehead. Born on July 6, 1939, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, Joe lived a full and industrious life rooted in family, community, and a passion for business and golf.

Joe was the proud owner and operator of Heiner's Bread Franchise in Morehead for many years....

Mary Jo (Helland)  Dorsey

Mary Jo (Helland) Dorsey

Aug 30, 2025

Mary Jo Helland Dorsey, age 82, of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at West Liberty Nursing and Rehab.

She was born September 14, 1942, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the daughter of the late Claude Helland and Eileen Elder Helland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Damas Farrell Ramey

Damas Farrell Ramey

Aug 29, 2025

Damas Farrell Ramey, age 67, of Pikeville, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 29, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

He was born January 8, 1958, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of the late Grady Ramey and Nellie Marie (Castle) Ramey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Irene (Jackson)  Elam

Irene (Jackson) Elam

Aug 28, 2025

Irene Jackson Elam, 95, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

Born on January 7, 1930, in Fleming County, Kentucky, Irene was the daughter of the late Paris and Flora Meade Jackson. She was married to her beloved husband, Joseph Vaughn Elam on June 18, 1949.

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Betty Sue Layne

Betty Sue Layne

Aug 28, 2025

Betty Sue Carter Layne, age 78, of Evans Road, Salt Lick, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 14, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Edgar Lee Carter and Flossie Wilson Carter. In addition to her parents,...

Gary Mitchell Fultz

Gary Mitchell Fultz

Aug 28, 2025

Gary Mitchell Fultz, age 70, of Quisenberry Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 26, 1955, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Gary was a son of the late Talmadge Fultz and Ruby Nicholson Fultz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

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