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Lyda Mae Stapleton Stevens

Lyda Mae Stapleton Stevens

Jan 6, 2015

Lyda Mae Stapleton Stevens, age 80, of Big Woods Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at her residence. Born June 8, 1934, in Olive Hill, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Mettie Williams Stapleton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Stevens, in 1998; three sons, William Robert Stevens,...

Emory  Paul Mynhier

Emory Paul Mynhier

Jan 4, 2015

Emory Paul Mynhier, age 76, of Mynhier Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015, at the Life Care Center of Morehead. He was born December 9, 1938, in Rowan County, a son of the late Charles Mynhier and Zona Miller Bowles Mynhier. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Harley, and Howard Bowles, Austin,...

James  L. Smedley

James L. Smedley

Jan 3, 2015

James L. Smedley, age 85, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owingsville. He was born August 5, 1929, in Rowan County, a son of the late Samuel and Eva DeHart Smedley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Oscar, Junior, and Roger Smedley,...

Mary Theresa Foley Carew

Mary Theresa Foley Carew

Jan 1, 2015

Mary Theresa Foley Carew was born April 17, 1917, in New York, New York. She died at home after a brief illness on January 1, 2015, in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Thomas A. Carew; her parents, Edmund Leo Foley and Sarah O'Loughlin Foley; and brothers,...

David  Milton Brumagen,  Jr.

David Milton Brumagen, Jr.

Dec 31, 2014

David Milton Brumagen, Jr., age 80, died at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky, on December 31, 2014. Born August 31, 1934, in Robertson County, Kentucky, to David Milton Brumagen, Sr. and Jewell Mann Brumagen, he attended Athens High School and later Berea College before graduating from the University of Kentucky with a doctorate in biological science in...

Jill Anne Burns Mccarty

Jill Anne Burns Mccarty

Dec 31, 2014

Jill Anne Burns McCarty of Fairbanks, Alaska, died in Morehead, Kentucky, on December 31, 2014, at the age of 61 after an extended battle with cancer. Jill was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Virginia Burns on February 11, 1953. Jill was an accomplished ballerina during her youth and enjoyed a tour performing in Europe in her teens....

Darlene  Lewis Brooks

Darlene Lewis Brooks

Dec 30, 2014

Darlene Lewis Brooks of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away at her home on December 30, 2014, after an extended illness. She was born December 29, 1947, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Lester Lee Lewis and Phoebe Adkins Lewis of Hillsboro, Kentucky. Darlene is survived by her husband, Ronnie (Jack) Brooks of Morehead, Kentucky; one son, Chance Pennington...

Ruth Talmadge Crain Fulton

Ruth Talmadge Crain Fulton

Dec 26, 2014

Ruth Talmadge Crain Fulton, age 91, of Secrest Crossing, Flemingsburg, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014, at the home of her daughter. She was born September 29, 1923, in Flemingsburg, a daughter of the late Faris T. and Grace Dexter Denton Crain. In addition to her parents and one brother, Wendell H. Crain, she was preceded...

Glenna  Greene Mills

Glenna Greene Mills

Dec 24, 2014

Glenna Greene Mills, 71, of Christ Church Apts., Lexington, formerly of Morehead, passed away December 24, 2014, at her residence of natural causes. Born April 29, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Ted and Mary Carter Greene. She is survived by one son, Duane (Cassandra) Boggs of Lexington; one grandson, Mitchell Boggs of...

Charles Willis Bo Harmon

Charles Willis Bo Harmon

Dec 21, 2014

Charles Willis 'Bo' Harmon, age 77, of Orchard Road, Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg. Born December 15, 1937, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Herchel Harmon and Helen Gray Flora. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Wilson 'Buck' Claypool, and one...

Curtis  Lee Trent

Curtis Lee Trent

Dec 19, 2014

Curtis Lee Trent, age 71, of Elliottville, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. He was born June 3, 1943, in Elliottville, a son of the late Phillip and Ethel Matthews Trent. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Emil, Cebert, Dennis, Emerson, and Thurman Trent; two sisters,...

Bill Mullen

Bill Mullen

Dec 19, 2014

Bill Mullen, 85, of Morehead, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington. Born December 31, 1928, in Clarksville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Roy and Pearl Leis Mullen. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Mike and Scott Mullen, and seven brothers and sisters. Bill is...

M  C Stroub

M C Stroub

Dec 19, 2014

MC Stroub, age 77, of Wyoming Road, Owingsville, formerly of Cynthiana, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born May 8, 1937, in Cynthiana, he was a son of the late Frank John and Maggie Slade Stroub. Mr. Stroub is survived by one brother, Roy Lloyd Stroub, of Cynthiana. Private graveside services...

Joyce Marie Kirk Crump

Joyce Marie Kirk Crump

Dec 17, 2014

Joyce Marie Kirk Crump, age 60, of Adams Lane, Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at her residence. Born August 11, 1954, in Fleming County, she was a daughter of the late Bill R. Kirk and Irene Marz Hunt Kirk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tilford Crump, and half sister,...

Mary Lou Riggsby Wagoner

Mary Lou Riggsby Wagoner

Dec 14, 2014

Mary Lou Riggsby Wagoner, age 78, of Clearfield Street, Morehead, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014, at her residence. She was born March 3, 1936, in Elliott County, a daughter of the late Clay Wade Riggsby and Dorothy Jerrals Riggsby. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Wagoner, who passed away June 2,...

Jonathon  Landon Thompson

Jonathon Landon Thompson

Dec 8, 2014

Jonathon Landon Thompson, age 40, of Morgan Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born October 4, 1974, in Hazard, he is the son of Johnny Lowell Thompson and wife Connie of Clearfield, and Rose Hamm Dunn and husband Mel of Seattle, Washington. In addition to his parents, Jon...

Billie Williams

Billie Williams

Dec 7, 2014

Billie Williams, age 92, of Salt Lick, died peacefully Sunday, December 7, 2014, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center Hospice Center in Lexington after a long illness. Born December 11, 1921, in Salt Lick, he was a son of the late Eugene and Bertha May Swim Williams. He is survived by six children: Bobby Williams of Port Richey, Florida,...

James  Logan Blizzard

James Logan Blizzard

Dec 6, 2014

James Logan Blizzard, 68, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Mansfield Memorial Homes. Born March 30, 1946, in Morehead, James was a son of the late Clyde and Dixie Messer Blizzard. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Blizzard. He is survived by his daughter, Carla (Steve) Wilkson of Mansfield,...

Kelly  Wilson Back

Kelly Wilson Back

Dec 6, 2014

Kelly Wilson Back, age 75, of Wellington, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014, at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling. He was born August 14, 1939, in Frenchburg, a son of the late Cletis and Ethel Williams Back. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Chasity Caudill; two brothers, Manford and Hargis Back; and three sisters, Juanita...

Daniel  Lee Jefferson

Daniel Lee Jefferson

Dec 5, 2014

Daniel Lee Jefferson, age 65, of Pond Lick Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born December 5, 1949, at Foxport in Fleming County, he was the son of the late Junior Lee and Carrie Roberts Jefferson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Jefferson...

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