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Paul Douglas Alfrey
Nov 6, 2016
Paul Douglas Alfrey, age 55, of Pretty Ridge Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. Born December 3, 1960, in Orlando, Florida, Doug is a son of Willard and Shirley Patrick Alfrey of Morehead. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Kristen Petschonek and Jenna Alfrey Robles, both of Gilroy, California; grandson, Tristen Robles;...
Judy Parker Ramey
Nov 3, 2016
Judy Parker Ramey, 74, of Morehead, educator, community leader, and devoted family member and friend, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Judy was born July 6, 1942, in Midland, Kentucky, the daughter of Jack and Lillian Myers Parker. Besides her parents, Judy was preceded in death by an infant sister, Roxanne;...
Norma Jean Kidd
Nov 2, 2016
Norma Jean Kidd, age 51, of Highway 711, West Liberty, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born February 27, 1965, in West Liberty, she is the daughter of Mabel Bowling Ratliff and stepfather, Darrell Ratliff of West Liberty and the late Lonnie Kidd. Besides her father, she was preceded in...
Emerson Bill Black
Nov 1, 2016
Emerson Bill Black, age 73, of Jones Ridge, Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born November 13, 1942, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Louann Link Black. Besides his parents, he was preceded in the by four brothers, Christopher, Jeff, Ranze, and Wilson Gene Black. He...
Rev. John L. Runyon
Oct 29, 2016
Rev. John L. Runyon, age 71, of Robin Lane, Mount Sterling, a minister for more than 40 years, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the St. Joseph Hospice Care Center in Lexington. He was born February 16, 1945, in Smackover, Arkansas, and was the son of the late Roy C. Runyon and Dorothy...
Darlene Dillon Trent
Oct 27, 2016
Darlene Dillon Trent, age 79, of Tackett Branch, Morehead, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. Born May 28, 1937, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Anna Adkins Dillon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Homer, Bobby, and Billy Dillon,...
Icie Fern Littleton Hamm
Oct 23, 2016
Icie Fern Littleton Hamm, age 86, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born in Rowan County, on August 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Arch and Lorna Lewis Littleton. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Guy, Dorris, and Orris Littleton, and...
Ronald Patrick Pat Caudill
Oct 22, 2016
Ronald Patrick 'Pat' Caudill, age 79, of Jackson Cemetery Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born March 19, 1937, at Cranston in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Arvel and Leta Kelsey Caudill. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Ray...
Wade L. Wages, Sr.
Oct 19, 2016
Wade L. Wages, Sr., age 58, of Baber-Wages-White Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born June 17, 1958, in Valparaiso, Indiana, he is the son of Alverta Musall Wages and the late William (Bill) Wages. Wade is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jeri White Wages, whom he...
Ima Jean Caskey Howard Mynhier
Oct 19, 2016
Ima Jean Caskey Howard Mynhier, age 82, of Bluestone Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center. Born September 4, 1934, in Morgan County, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Myrtle Fairchild Caskey. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Jane Howard; one granddaughter,...
Virgil Clayton Wright
Oct 16, 2016
Virgil Clayton Wright, age 86, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. Born April 19, 1930, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Grace Mynhier Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings. Virgil is survived by one son,...
Betty Jo Peal Denune
Oct 13, 2016
Betty Jo Peal DeNune, age 80, of Oak Grove Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the home of her daughter. Born July 16, 1936, in Marmet, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Calvin C. and Mary Agnes Spainhour Peal. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin C. 'Buzzy'...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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