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Phyllis Jean (Baker)  Adkins

Phyllis Jean (Baker) Adkins

Aug 27, 2025

Phyllis Jean Baker Adkins, age 80, of CCC Trail, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after an extended illness.

She was born August 1, 1945, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Herbert Baker and Carrie Marie King Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jon Leroy Kindell

Jon Leroy Kindell

Aug 26, 2025

Jon Leroy Kindell, age 78, born November 28, 1946, passed away on August 26, 2025. He passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Morehead, KY.

Jon graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in geology. A generous and astonishingly intelligent man, he worked in a variety of occupations over the years. After joining the...

Louis Magda Iv

Louis Magda Iv

Aug 25, 2025

Louis A. Magda IV, age 68, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at his residence.

Born May 20, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the only child of the late Dr. Louis Istvan Magda III and Maria Ilona Adel "Bobbie" Magda.

Louie is survived by cousins Marta Szabó, Katalin Szabó, and Lajos...

Ernest L. Burbank

Ernest L. Burbank

Aug 24, 2025

Ernest L. Burbank, age 84, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 26, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the son of the late Ernest K. Burbank and Ruth Harden Burbank.

Ernest is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara J. Hinton Burbank; one daughter,...

Susan "Susie" (Ramey)  Kennard Easterling

Susan "Susie" (Ramey) Kennard Easterling

Aug 22, 2025

Susan "Susie" Ramey Kennard Easterling, age 57, of Highway 772, West Liberty, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Morgan County ARH Hospital.

She was born August 5, 1968, in Johnson County, the daughter of Willie Ramey of Salyersville and the late Sue Slone Ashmore. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her...

Marsha Gayle (Donahue)  Schroader

Marsha Gayle (Donahue) Schroader

Aug 21, 2025

Marsha Gayle Donahue Schroader, 65, of North Drive, Hopkinsville, and formerly of Morehead, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home.

Born February 10, 1960, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Charles Donahue and Bonnie Mohr Hayes.

She is survived by two daughters, Heather Anderson (Michael) of Louisville and Kara Schroader...

Joe David Colson

Joe David Colson

Aug 20, 2025

Joe David Colson, 88, of Olympia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Menifee Meadows in Frenchburg.

Born July 29, 1937, in Manchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late David Gillis Colson and Pearl Cottingim Colson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Samson Colson; sisters,...

Sharon Kay (Spencer)  Baugus

Sharon Kay (Spencer) Baugus

Aug 20, 2025

Sharon Kay Spencer Baugus, age 63, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born October 20, 1961, in Willard, Ohio, the daughter of J. C. Spencer of Morehead and the late Dalphene Sparkman Spencer.

Besides her father, Sharon is survived by her son, Ryan Rowe (Shelva)...

Robert Shane Goodpaster

Robert Shane Goodpaster

Aug 14, 2025

Robert Shane Goodpaster, age 49, of Hwy 519, Morehead, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born April 6, 1976, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Robert "Bobby" Goodpaster and Katheryn Blair Leach.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death one sister, Tonya Goodpaster.

Shane...

Jean (Fair)  Fieler

Jean (Fair) Fieler

Aug 13, 2025

Jean Fair Fieler, 90, of Athens, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, after celebrating her 90th birthday earlier this month with family in Stewart, Ohio, and Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born August 10, 1935, in Morehead, Kentucky, to Linus and Jessie Mae Fair. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Bernard (Bernie) Fieler,...

Nick Alan Caudill

Nick Alan Caudill

Aug 13, 2025

Nick Alan Caudill, 58, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born December 16, 1966, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Henry A. Caudill and Clara Ann "Georgie" Cooper Caudill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Samuel...

Willie Ray Dehart

Willie Ray Dehart

Aug 12, 2025

Willie Ray Dehart, age 37, of Bailey Hollow, Olive Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his residence.

Born July 24, 1988, in Morehead, he is the son of Karen Stanley Dehart of Olive Hill and the late Bobby Ray Dehart. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Stanley; paternal...

Clarence Wallace

Clarence Wallace

Aug 11, 2025

Clarence Wallace, 78, of Mt. Sterling, entered his Heavenly home on Monday, August 11, 2025, at his residence. Born December 7, 1946, at Sharkey in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Ernest Wallace and Eula Frances Black, and was raised by his late Uncle Sud and Aunt Christine Rawlings.

Clarence was a man of...

John Paul "J. P." Mckenzie

John Paul "J. P." Mckenzie

Aug 8, 2025

John Paul "J. P." McKenzie, age 85, of Morehead, Kentucky, widower of Margaret McKenzie, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 21, 1940, in Rowan County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Andy (Bug) McKenzie and Oda Carpenter McKenzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Linda Carol (Sexton)  Jones

Linda Carol (Sexton) Jones

Aug 4, 2025

Linda Carol Sexton Jones, age 80, of Jones Ridge, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by loved ones.

Born September 5, 1944, in Wyandotte, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Estill Sexton and Juanita Williams Sexton.

In addition to her parents, she...

Maryanne (Foley)  Mills

Maryanne (Foley) Mills

Aug 3, 2025

MaryAnne Foley Mills, 90, of Rock Fork Road in Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Born on May 15, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Lucille Lauinger and Peter Foley of Chicago, Illinois. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her...

John (Johnny Ray) Raymond Newman

John (Johnny Ray) Raymond Newman

Aug 2, 2025

John Raymond "Johnny Ray" Newman, age 85, of Morehead Road, Wallingford, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Community Hospice in Ashland.

Born on January 23, 1940, in Fleming County, Johnny Ray was a son of the late Riley Mitchell Newman and Georgia Nell Hinton Newman. In addition to his parents,...

Leo Allen Williams

Leo Allen Williams

Jul 31, 2025

With deep sadness, the passing of Leo Allen Williams is announced. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Born at home in Bath County,...

Dr. Robert Reese Sloss

Dr. Robert Reese Sloss

Jul 30, 2025

Please join us for a Celebration of the Life of Dr. Robert Reese Sloss, retired UK/St. Claire Pathologist and beloved husband of Dr. Frances Helpinstine.  Open Mic for all hospital and community friends 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the CHER Building, 316 W. Second Street, Morehead, KY 40351.

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Dr. Robert Reese Sloss

Dr. Robert Reese Sloss

Jul 30, 2025

Dr. Robert Reese Sloss, 76, of Morehead, KY, passed away July 30, 2025, at UK-St. Claire Hospital.

Born August 4, 1948, in Louisville, KY, he was the son of Robert L. and Carolyn R. Sloss. As a youngster, Rob was an early outdoor enthusiast, known for climbing the large maple tree in their backyard to such heights...

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