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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,...

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...

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