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Dr.  Henry Glover,  Jr.

Dr. Henry Glover, Jr.

Jan 21, 2016

Dr. Henry Glover, Jr., a native of Morehead and longtime resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away January 21, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ft. Thomas. Born November 24, 1929, to the late Henry and Stella Dillon Glover, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Lottie Marie Glover Goodykoontz. Dr. Glover is survived by a niece, Georgeanne...

Pauline  Stapleton Johnson

Pauline Stapleton Johnson

Jan 19, 2016

Pauline Stapleton Johnson, age 85, of A. Johnson Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at her daughter's home in Morgan County. She was born June 4, 1930, in Grahn, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Warnie and Mettie Williams Stapleton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Tommy Stapleton; two sisters, Imogene Henderson...

Bobby  Eugene Tackett

Bobby Eugene Tackett

Jan 19, 2016

Bobby Eugene Tackett, of Cranston Road, Morehead, husband of Donna Kay McCleese Tackett, left his physical life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, after a long battle against multiple aliments; 73 years after his birth on March 6, 1942. Bob worked as a salesman most of his professional life while spending his later years on...

Hazel Isabel Prichard Stiner

Hazel Isabel Prichard Stiner

Jan 18, 2016

Hazel Isabel Prichard Stiner was born on May 10, 1919, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, a daughter of Lewis Napoleon Prichard and Laura Baber Hunter Prichard. She departed this life on January 18, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. Preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Sarah Carolyn Prichard Crosthwaite (Winford) and Georgia Frances Prichard Brown (Ray)...

Jennifer  Lynn Barnette

Jennifer Lynn Barnette

Jan 17, 2016

Jennifer Lynn Barnette, age 36, Weaver Ridge, Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born November 10, 1979, in Rowan County, she is the daughter of Calvin Mynhier and Arvilla Donohue, both of Morehead. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Brent Damon Barnette; three brothers, Junior...

Mildred Louise Scott Pack

Mildred Louise Scott Pack

Jan 17, 2016

Mildred Louise Scott Pack, age 95, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away at her home January 17, 2016. She was born October 15, 1920, in Louisa, Kentucky, daughter of the late William Tazewell and Emma Parmelia Smith Scott. Her husband, Arnold J Pack, preceded her in death on December 14, 1995. Mrs. Pack is survived by two sons,...

Sarah Jane Middleton Kegley

Sarah Jane Middleton Kegley

Jan 17, 2016

Sarah Jane Middleton Kegley, age 75, of Pear Drive, Olive Hill passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in West Liberty. Born December 2, 1940, at Gimlet in Elliott County, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Carpenter Middleton. Her husband of 52 years, Cobern Lee Kegley, whom she married June 14,...

Murvel  Ray Black

Murvel Ray Black

Jan 16, 2016

Murvel Ray Black, age 58, of Trent Ridge, Morehead, went to be with Jesus and his devoted mother, who lovingly cared for him, on January 16, 2016, at his home. Born April 4, 1957, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Ocie and Arazona Trent Black. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...

Billy Wayne Bill Proffitt

Billy Wayne Bill Proffitt

Jan 16, 2016

Billy Wayne 'Bill' Proffitt, age 66, of Nichols Branch, Clearfield, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 25, 1949, in Bluefield, West Virginia, a son of the late Edward and Opal Honaker Hart Proffitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lonnie Proffitt; one sister, Mona Fae...

Zella Poo Sloan Dehart

Zella Poo Sloan Dehart

Jan 15, 2016

Zella 'Poo' Sloan Dehart, age 85, of Kegley Ridge, Morehead, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. She was born July 24, 1930, at Laurel in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Trent Sloan. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Curt and Vercil...

Dr. Shelley Edward Bennett

Dr. Shelley Edward Bennett

Jan 9, 2016

The family of Dr. Shelley Edward Bennett, III, who died peacefully January 9, 2016, invites you to participate in a celebration of his life on January 30, 2016, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Center for Health, Education, and Research (CHER) building, 316 W. Second Street, Morehead. Following a visitation of family and friends from 3 p.m. until 4...

Opal Yuvonne Nickell Sloan

Opal Yuvonne Nickell Sloan

Jan 9, 2016

Opal Yuvonne Nickell Sloan, age 82, of Brinegar Road, Olive Hill, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. She was born December 21, 1933, at Ordinary, Kentucky, in Elliott County, a daughter of the late Allie and Stella Kiser Nickell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Wilma Dehart...

Robert Todd Bob Jorgensen

Robert Todd Bob Jorgensen

Jan 8, 2016

Robert Todd 'Bob' Jorgensen, age 57, of N. Blair Street, Morehead, father of Renee Jorgensen of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, at his residence. Renee will return to Morehead for a memorial service in March. Another memorial service will be held in El Dorado, Arkansas. Specific dates for each service will be announced. Local arrangements...

Goldia  Stevens Martt

Goldia Stevens Martt

Jan 8, 2016

Goldia Stevens Martt, age 95, formerly of Wallingford, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, at Willows of Harrodsburg. She was born July 5, 1920, at Hayes Crossing in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle Wilson Stevens. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Stevens, who died while serving his country...

Clifford  Christian Quisgard

Clifford Christian Quisgard

Jan 8, 2016

Clifford Christian Quisgard, age 79, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family. Born September 8, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was a son of Rolf Arnfin and Zelda Oline Graves Quisgard. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Rolf A. and Erik...

Arnold  Boone Staton

Arnold Boone Staton

Jan 7, 2016

Arnold Boone Staton, age 95, of Staton Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. Born July 9, 1920, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Joseph Harrison and Martha Alice Cottle Staton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mayme Kathleen Pettit...

Blane Kissick

Blane Kissick

Jan 6, 2016

Blane Kissick, age 78, of 801 North, Morehead, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born February 18, 1937, in Farmers, he was a son of the late Dewey Jackson and Lula Curtis Kissick. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Kissick, and one granddaughter, Savannah...

Opal Lee Andrews Howard Bradley

Opal Lee Andrews Howard Bradley

Jan 6, 2016

Opal Lee Andrews Howard Bradley, age 60, of Heritage Place, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Life Care Center of Morehead. She was born February 18, 1955, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late William Everett 'Bill' Andrews and Margie Hanes Andrews Combs. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Howard, in...

Roy J. R. Strange,  Jr.

Roy J. R. Strange, Jr.

Jan 6, 2016

Roy 'J. R.' Strange, Jr., age 58, of Jeffersonville, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington. He was born May 2, 1957, in Montgomery County, the son of Roy and Geneva Donathan Strange of Jeffersonville. In addition to his parents, J.R. is survived by one son, Jason Edward Martin of Danville; two daughters,...

Mary Jo Thornsbury Blankenship Coyle

Mary Jo Thornsbury Blankenship Coyle

Jan 5, 2016

Mary Jo Thornsbury Blankenship Coyle, age 65, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at her residence. Born July 14, 1950, in Halo, she was a daughter of the late Elisha and Dorothy Bolen Thornsbury. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Brewster and Philip Thornsbury, and one sister, Christina Wasden. Her husband,...

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