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James Thomas Tom Flora

James Thomas Tom Flora

Oct 12, 2016

James Thomas 'Tom' Flora, age 62, of Ashland, a longtime resident of Rowan County, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2016, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born June 5, 1954, in Maysville, he was a son of the late James Russell and Pearl Ellen Little Flora. Tom is survived by one brother, Larry 'Bubby' Fremion of Ashland; one...

Matthew Tyler Matt Brewer

Matthew Tyler Matt Brewer

Oct 12, 2016

Matthew Tyler 'Matt' Brewer, 22, of Old Hilda Road, Morehead, was born October 21, 1993, in Mt. Sterling and passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at his residence. Matt is survived by his mother, Tammy Reynolds Brewer Ori and his stepfather, Zoltan Ori of Morehead; a brother, Garrett Reece Brewer and his wife Sarah of Clarksville, Tennessee; and paternal...

Bobby Herbert Castro Willoughby

Bobby Herbert Castro Willoughby

Oct 11, 2016

Bobby Herbert 'Castro' Willoughby, age 68, of Highway 599, Jeffersonville, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at his home. Born June 5, 1948, in Mt. Sterling, he is the son of Ella Miles Willoughby of Mt. Sterling and the late Willis Clay Willoughby. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary 'Sissy' Bramel. In addition...

V.  Paul Jackson

V. Paul Jackson

Oct 11, 2016

Builder, Real Estate Developer and Spiritual Leader Passes at Age 89 Vernon Paul Jackson, local builder, real estate developer and spiritual leader, of Morehead, KY, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Paul was born July 19, 1927, at Nisi in Fleming County, KY, to the late Paris Jackson, Sr., and Flora Meade...

Fred  W. Blanton

Fred W. Blanton

Oct 10, 2016

Fred W. Blanton, age 87, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. Born July 16, 1929, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Emmett Clayton and Flo Evans Blanton. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, JoAnn Freeman, and two brothers, Jack...

Vernon  Lee Walker

Vernon Lee Walker

Oct 9, 2016

Vernon Lee Walker, age 69, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016, at his home surrounded by loving family. Born April 25, 1947, in Lewis County, he was a son of the late Marshall Kenneth and Minnie Mae Litton Walker. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shella A. Hawkins Walker, whom he married December 18,...

Joyce Lillian Mckinney Mckenzie

Joyce Lillian Mckinney Mckenzie

Oct 5, 2016

Joyce Lillian McKinney McKenzie, age 89, of Salt Lick, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owingsville. Born April 11, 1927, at Mt. Hope in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Bertha Hall McKinney. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one...

William Ray Billy James

William Ray Billy James

Oct 5, 2016

William Ray 'Billy' James, 59, of Greenbend Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his home. Born October 26, 1956, he is the son of Peggy Joe James of Morehead and Billy Ray James, who passed away February 13, 2016. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joe James, and one daughter, Stacy...

Freddie  Ray Hart

Freddie Ray Hart

Oct 5, 2016

Freddie Ray Hart, age 63, of Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his residence. Born April 1, 1953, at Whitesburg in Letcher County, he was the son of the late Henry and Velta Niece Hart. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Roscoe Edward Ray Hart; a sister, Shirley Hart, a brother, Johnny...

Kathy Marie Richmond Curtis

Kathy Marie Richmond Curtis

Oct 5, 2016

Kathy Marie Richmond Curtis, age 50, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at her residence. Born January 1, 1966, in Flemingsburg, she was a daughter of the late Avery and Sharon Gilvin Curtis. Kathy was raised by adoptive parents, Louise Richmond of Pea Ridge and the late Benny Richmond. She was also preceded in...

Charlie  L. Jones

Charlie L. Jones

Oct 2, 2016

Charlie L. Jones, 81, of W Black Road, Clearfield, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016, at his home after an extended illness. Born August 2, 1935, in Rowan County, he was the son of Mart and Lila Purnell Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his brothers and sisters. Charlie is survived by his...

Virginia  Price Black

Virginia Price Black

Oct 2, 2016

Virginia Price Black, 82, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born April 9, 1934, in Gainesville, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Thomas James Price and Leonna Goin Price. Her parents and a brother, Thomas James Price, Jr., preceded her in death. Virginia is survived by her...

Rose Ella Allen Traylor

Rose Ella Allen Traylor

Sep 29, 2016

Rose Ella Allen Traylor, age 71, of Old River Road, Salt Lick, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead after an extended illness. Born November 7, 1944, in Salyersville, she was a daughter of the late John Gardner Allen and Ruby Gay Lykins Allen. She was also preceded in death by her...

Rose  Ella Allen

Rose Ella Allen

Sep 29, 2016

Rose Ella Allen, age 71, of Old River Road, Salt Lick, passed away Thursday evening at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements for Rose Ella Allen are pending at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Interment: Jones Cemetery, Midland, Ky

Shelby Jean Mabry Jones

Shelby Jean Mabry Jones

Sep 25, 2016

Shelby Jean Mabry Jones, 79, of US 60 West, Morehead, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owingsville. Born November 22, 1936, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Zora Wagoner Mabry. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Mabry and Delmar Mabry. Shelby...

Donald Thompson

Donald Thompson

Sep 20, 2016

Donald Thompson, age 73, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg. Born June 27, 1943, in Pike County, he was a son of the late Calvin Coolidge and Minnie Fannin Thompson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Lewis and Ernestine Dalton. Donald is...

Joe Curtis

Joe Curtis

Sep 19, 2016

Joe Curtis, age 95, of Rawcel Heights, Morehead, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born April 16, 1921, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Jesse and Flora Cooper Curtis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death three brothers, Ellis, Piercy, and Clayton Curtis; two...

Jean Flannery

Jean Flannery

Sep 19, 2016

Jean Flannery, age 88, of Hanover Towers, Lexington, formerly of Morehead, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at U. K. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. She was born May 12, 1928, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Ernest James and Delphia Zane Atkins Flannery. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Barbara Haney...

Windell  Allen Blevins

Windell Allen Blevins

Sep 13, 2016

Windell Allen Blevins, age 59, of Open Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born March 5, 1957, in Morehead, a son of the late James Albert Blevins, Sr. and Martha Sparks Blevins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Albert Jr., Larry R. Blevins and Ronald...

Helen  Broyles Black

Helen Broyles Black

Sep 11, 2016

Helen Broyles Black, 86, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Helen was born November 18, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Emmett and Selma Broyles. Helen got her strength from her family, friends, and The Lord. She was a member of the Red Hat's Society, enjoyed playing Bingo, shopping and...

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