Obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Clarence Wallace, 78, of Mt. Sterling, entered his Heavenly home on Monday, August 11, 2025, at his residence. Born December 7, 1946, at Sharkey in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Ernest Wallace and Eula Frances Black, and was raised by his late Uncle Sud and Aunt Christine Rawlings.

Clarence was a man of...

Aug 8, 2025

John Paul "J. P." McKenzie, age 85, of Morehead, Kentucky, widower of Margaret McKenzie, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 21, 1940, in Rowan County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Andy (Bug) McKenzie and Oda Carpenter McKenzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Aug 4, 2025

Linda Carol Sexton Jones, age 80, of Jones Ridge, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by loved ones.

Born September 5, 1944, in Wyandotte, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Estill Sexton and Juanita Williams Sexton.

In addition to her parents, she...

Aug 3, 2025

MaryAnne Foley Mills, 90, of Rock Fork Road in Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Born on May 15, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Lucille Lauinger and Peter Foley of Chicago, Illinois. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her...

Aug 2, 2025

John Raymond "Johnny Ray" Newman, age 85, of Morehead Road, Wallingford, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Community Hospice in Ashland.

Born on January 23, 1940, in Fleming County, Johnny Ray was a son of the late Riley Mitchell Newman and Georgia Nell Hinton Newman. In addition to his parents,...

Jul 31, 2025

With deep sadness, the passing of Leo Allen Williams is announced. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Born at home in Bath County,...

Jul 30, 2025

Please join us for a Celebration of the Life of Dr. Robert Reese Sloss, retired UK/St. Claire Pathologist and beloved husband of Dr. Frances Helpinstine.  Open Mic for all hospital and community friends 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the CHER Building, 316 W. Second Street, Morehead, KY 40351.

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Jul 30, 2025

Dr. Robert Reese Sloss, 76, of Morehead, KY, passed away July 30, 2025, at UK-St. Claire Hospital.

Born August 4, 1948, in Louisville, KY, he was the son of Robert L. and Carolyn R. Sloss. As a youngster, Rob was an early outdoor enthusiast, known for climbing the large maple tree in their backyard to such heights...

Jul 29, 2025

Evelyn Crosthwaite McKinney, 101, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at UK - St. Claire HealthCare.

Born January 24, 1924, in Yale, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Essie Ellis Crosthwaite. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe McKinney (2003), and her son, Oshel McKinney (2004)....

Jul 27, 2025

Don Hardin, 88, of Morehead passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Hardin was born May 20, 1937, in Cogswell in Rowan County, Kentucky. He was the son of Dorsie Ray Hardin, Sr., and Zona Taylor McKenzie Hardin. He was preceded in death by his Father, Dorsie, and Mother, Zona. Along with all four of his brothers, Philemon...

Jul 27, 2025

Jimmy Ray Howard, 64, of Christy Creek Road in Morehead, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 22, 1961, in Ashland, he was the only child of James A. "Jim" Howard and Mary Elizabeth Stevens Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jul 24, 2025

Brandon Lee Gerhart, age 30, of Fall Lane, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away July 24, 2025, in Wickliffe, Kentucky, while working on a job site.

Born October 25, 1994, in Gainesville, Florida, he is the son of Rebecca Geraldine Main Sexton and the late Randy Charles McCain.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Audrie Mae Cantrell...

Jul 24, 2025

Lydia Scott Montgomery, age 81, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead surrounded by her loving family.

Born February 29, 1944, in Eskdale, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Claude Scott and Lizzie Alice Ingle Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jul 22, 2025

Lesli Janell Carroll James, 41, of Highway 36, Olympia, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born November 23, 1983, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of Randall Carroll and the late Linda Sue Hale Carroll....

Jul 22, 2025

Billie Jo Hackney Lowry, 53, of Washington Circle, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home.

Born October 7, 1971, in Oroville, California, she was the daughter of the late William Dale Hackney and Mary Geraldine Cox Hackney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lowry, who passed on March 7, 1994,...

Jul 21, 2025

William Lynn Johnson, 75, of Olive Hill, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Born January 11, 1950, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Clinton W. Johnson and Emma Louise Hilliard Johnson.

Lynn is survived by his beloved wife, Jada Jarrell; a stepdaughter, Charissa Barker...

Jul 20, 2025

Wanda Ann Donahue Gilley, age 84, of Heritage Place, Morehead, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 17, 1941, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Crystal and Lorene Staton Donahue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, John...

Jul 18, 2025

Dorothy B. Drake Archer, 87, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born May 23, 1938, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late William Drake and Zola Roberts Drake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Glover;...

Jul 17, 2025

Pamela "Pammy" Frances Charles, age 62, of South Lick Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg.

Born March 24, 1963, in Fleming County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Edward Charles and Florrey Alice Pugh Charles.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jul 17, 2025

Beverly Joan Sparks Nealis, 67, of East Highway 60, Salt Lick, formerly of Olympia, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born July 18, 1958, in Morehead, Beverly was the daughter of the late Levi Jared Sparks, Jr. and Detta Frances Hall Sparks Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...