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Deborah "Debbie" Sue Phillips

Deborah "Debbie" Sue Phillips

Apr 6, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Sue Phillips, age 70, of US 60 East, Morehead, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home.

Born January 3, 1955, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Boone and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Sargent Phillips.  Besides her parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Don Phillips, Justin Phillips,...

Gregory Ray Gross

Gregory Ray Gross

Apr 6, 2025

Gregory Ray Gross, age 59, of Greenup, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Kings Daughter's Medical Center in Ashland.

Born October 17, 1967, in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of the late Shelton Gross and Linda Williams.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Brian Gross.

He is survived...

Anna (Waltz)  Armstrong

Anna (Waltz) Armstrong

Apr 6, 2025

Anna Waltz Armstrong, age 63, of Primrose Drive, Morehead, took her last breath Earthside and woke up in Heaven pain free on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 3, 1961, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Anna was the daughter of the late Norman Waltz and...

Deanna Marie Estep

Deanna Marie Estep

Apr 5, 2025

DeAnna Marie Estep, age 36, of Morehead, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 21, 1988, in Morehead, DeAnna was the beloved daughter of Burnest Allen Estep and the late Sharon Lynn Brown Estep. She is survived by three beautiful children, Wyatt Ostaff,...

Mark "Bub" Workman

Mark "Bub" Workman

Apr 4, 2025

Mark "Bub" Workman, age 68, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born November 13, 1956, in Morehead, the son of Dorlena Dillon Workman of Clearfield and the late George H. Workman, who passed away February 27, 2017.  Besides his father, he was preceded...

Marla Martin Smith

Marla Martin Smith

Apr 4, 2025

Marla Martin Smith was born April 13, 1957, in West Liberty, KY to Delmer Glennis and Betty Jo Kidd and passed away peacefully at her home in Berea, KY on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Marla's three daughters, grandchildren, and family were the center of her world. She lived a selfless, service focused life and was generous with...

Jackie "Jack" Dewayne Jent

Jackie "Jack" Dewayne Jent

Apr 4, 2025

Jackie Dewayne Jent, age 71, of Ledgebrook Drive, Morehead, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025, following an extended illness.

Born on December 20, 1953, in Morehead, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Ervin Jent and Bessie Stafford Jent. In addition to his parents, Jackie was preceded in death by...

Linda Carol (Lykins)  Hough

Linda Carol (Lykins) Hough

Apr 3, 2025

Linda Carol Lykins Hough, age 76, of Parkside Court, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at UK-St. Clarie HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 18, 1948, in Morehead, Linda was a daughter of the late Avery Lykins and Hazel McClurg Lykins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hough in...

Douglas Keith "Big Doug" Mcdonald

Douglas Keith "Big Doug" Mcdonald

Apr 3, 2025

Douglas Keith "Big Doug" McDonald, age 78, of Peaceful Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born August 22, 1946, in Ellensberg, Washington, and was the son of the late Keith McDonald and Montana Rose Hardin McDonald.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Johnathan David Hudson

Johnathan David Hudson

Mar 31, 2025

Johnathan David Hudson, age 58, of Morehead, Kentucky, was called home to Heaven to join his mother and sister, Monday, March 31, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Johnathan was born December 13, 1966, to Marshall (M.A.) and Helen Hudson of Erwin, North Carolina.

Johnathan was a hard worker and worked various jobs but...

Glen Edward Cline

Glen Edward Cline

Mar 30, 2025

Glen Edward Cline, of Lake Arrowhead, California, passed away on March 30, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1946, in Morehead, Kentucky.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Edith Vencill Cline, and his son, Peter Cline.

He was loved by so many including his family and friends from near and...

Sharon (Pennington)  Lewis

Sharon (Pennington) Lewis

Mar 30, 2025

Sharon Pennington Lewis, 82, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her home. Born on April 28, 1942, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late William Curtis "Curt" Pennington and Ferne James Pennington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael C. Dann; brother,...

Glenville Ray Callahan

Glenville Ray Callahan

Mar 29, 2025

Glenville Ray Callahan, age 77, of Cold Spring Hollow, Morehead, formerly of Van Lear, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

He was born July 29, 1947, in Morgan County, a son of the late Ova Callahan and Sarah Elizabeth Ison Callahan Buckner.  In addition to his parents, he...

Joanne (Dillon)  Setser

Joanne (Dillon) Setser

Mar 28, 2025

JoAnne Dillon Setser, age 86, formerly of Green Valley Acres, Morehead, KY, and widow of Dr. Howard L. Setser, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville.

Born April 6, 1938, in May's Lick, KY, she was a daughter of the late Porter and Rella Cracraft Dillon.  In addition to her parents, she...

Tammy Jeannine (Curtis)  Engle

Tammy Jeannine (Curtis) Engle

Mar 27, 2025

Tammy Jeannine (Curtis) Engle, age 59, of Colfax, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1965, in Flemingsburg to Elizabeth Curtis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Bessie Reeves. Tammy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard L. Engle,...

Don Alton Lemaster

Don Alton Lemaster

Mar 26, 2025

Don Alton LeMaster, age 84, of KY 504, Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at UK - St. Claire Hospital in Morehead. He was born April 4, 1940, in Lawton, Kentucky, a son of the late Elmer LeMaster and Dora McDaniel LeMaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jean Kincaid (Browning)  Newman

Jean Kincaid (Browning) Newman

Mar 25, 2025

Jean Kincaid Browning Newman, age 83, of Morehead Road, Wallingford, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at UK - St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. Born on March 3,1942, in Poplar Plains, Fleming County, Jean was a daughter of the late William Browning and Lillie Mae Kincaid Browning. In addition to her parents, she...

Betty Sue (Hamm)  Day

Betty Sue (Hamm) Day

Mar 22, 2025

Betty Sue Hamm Day, age 75, of Old Hilda Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at UK St. Claire in Morehead.

She was born December 25, 1949, in Morehead, a daughter of the late Oscar Levi Weldon Hamm and Darkes Virginia McKenzie Hamm.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Kristi Lynn Brashear

Kristi Lynn Brashear

Mar 21, 2025

Kristi Lynn Brashear, age 56, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 15, 1968, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Swanson and Wanda Ruth Elkins Brashear.  Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Duane...

Martha Madeline (Evans)  Johnson

Martha Madeline (Evans) Johnson

Mar 20, 2025

Martha Madeline Evans Johnson, age 81, of Old River Road, Salt Lick, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born September 15, 1943, in Mt. Sterling and was the daughter of the late Matthew Evans and Mary Margaret Adams Evans.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

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