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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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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