Obituaries

May 12, 2025

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we share the passing of Curtis Tussey of Morehead, Kentucky, a devoted daddy, papaw, and friend to all who departed this life on Monday, May 12,2025, at the age of 86.

Born on August 9, 1938, in Grayson, Kentucky, Curtis was the son of the late Commodore Perry and Norma (Stephenson)...

May 11, 2025

Andrea Frances Tackett Ferguson, age 80, Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born September 9, 1944, in Lexington, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Harvey Tackett and Vertner Wallen Tackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

May 10, 2025

Brenda F. Scaggs Sparks, age 83, of Pennington Flat Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at U.K-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 13, 1942, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Loranza and Nola Parker Scaggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Bud Scaggs,...

May 9, 2025

Anna Marie Davis Whitt, age 83, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at her residence.

Born January 3, 1942, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Harlan Luther Davis and Clara Brewster Davis.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Hubert,...

May 8, 2025

Lois J. Sewell McManus, age 76, of Scaggs Lane, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born November 23, 1948, in Jackson, KY, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin R. Sewell and Minta Johnson Sewell.

Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband Tim McManus,...

May 1, 2025

Claudia May Gallagher Carmichael, age 67, of Clarks Run Road, Maysville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

Born February 10, 1958, in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Cecil Gallagher and Frances Delores Ross Gallagher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 30, 2025

Phyllis Ann Messer Pence, age 86, of Shady Lane, Irvine, formerly of Sharkey Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Baptist Health in Richmond.

She was born December 29, 1938, in Morehead, and was a daughter of the late Everette Messer and Marie Johnson Messer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 30, 2025

James Willis Ison, 76, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born on May 23, 1948, in Plummers Landing, Kentucky, to the late James Beldon Ison and Betty Lee Cooper Ison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John Lee Ison....

Apr 26, 2025

Daniel Lee "Danny" Mayse, age 72, of Morehead, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 26, 2025, after an extended illness.

Born in Elliott County on June 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Chesley and Betty Howard Mayse.

Danny is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sherry Ross Mayse;...

Apr 25, 2025

Ruth Carole Perry Stewart, 82, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at UK-St. Claire Hospital.

Born January 22, 1943, in Morehead, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Perry.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Donnie Hugh Stewart.

Carole graduated...

Apr 23, 2025

Dorothy Ramey Johnson Jones, age 93, of Greenbend Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at UK- St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born February 2, 1932, in Shilo, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Clarence Taylor Ramey and Maggie Morris Ramey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 22, 2025

Edward George Nass, son of the late Adele Anne Gowland, was born August 29, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at The Willows at Citation in Lexington, Kentucky, where he relocated in 2024 after 60 years as a resident of Morehead, Kentucky.

Ed was a lifelong learner, having earned a...

Apr 22, 2025

Clineon Mullins, age 86, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 16, 1938, to Dewey Mullins and Elsie Meade Mullins in Knott County, Kentucky. Clineon lived a life rich in love, laughter, and unforgettable stories.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Apr 20, 2025

Alma Pauline Morehouse Dailey, affectionately known as "Polly" by family and friends, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born on April 17, 1937, in Cranston, Kentucky, Polly was the daughter of the late Clifton "Kit" and Lizzie Morehouse. She was preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Morehouse; her sisters, Dorothy Pearl Morehouse Jones...

Apr 19, 2025

Claude A. "Sonny" Cooper, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, formerly of Fleming County, passed away peacefully April 19, 2025, at St. Claire UK Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 7, 1943, in Fleming County to the late Ona Kissick and Chester Cooper.

He was preceded in death by first wife Carolyn Sue Jones Cooper on...

Apr 19, 2025

Alta Dawn Fannin, age 52, of Howards Creek, Sandy Hook, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 27, 1972, in Ashland, she is the daughter of Darrell and Elaine Pennington Fannin of Sandy Hook.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children,...

Apr 14, 2025

Bradley Scott Barker, age 37, of Chestnut Street in Vanceburg, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home.

Born October 22, 1987, in Morehead, he was the son of Jean Ann Jennings Barker of Morehead and the late Martin Dale Barker.

In addition to his mother, Bradley is survived by his fiancée, Brittany Lewis...

Apr 10, 2025

Estill Martin Horsley, age 60, of Holly Lane Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his residence.

Born June 5, 1964, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he is the son of Maxine Gilliam Horsley of Hillsboro and the late Howard Horsley. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rocky Dean Horsley and Douglas...

Apr 8, 2025

Virginia Messer McGlone, age 84, of Hope Hill Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born November 18, 1940, in Rowan County, Virginia was a daughter of the late Everette Messer and Marie Johnson Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo...

Apr 7, 2025

Rodney Scotland "Scott" Brown, 71, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on September 18, 1953, to Betty Sue Bonehill and Elmer Lee Brown, Rodney was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Rodney is survived by his three children: Christina Reilmann (Mike), Connie Saner (Matt),...