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Shirley Ann (Vice)  Conway

Shirley Ann (Vice) Conway

May 17, 2025

Shirley Ann Vice Conway, age 84, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born June 17, 1940, in Tilton, Kentucky, and was a daughter of the late Arthur Vice and Margarete Campi Vice and was raised by her late aunt and uncle, Jay and Ruby McClain...

Saylor Belle House

Saylor Belle House

May 17, 2025

Saylor Belle House, beloved infant daughter of Bradley House of Corinth, Kentucky, and Jasmine Manning of Morehead, joined the Heavenly Angels on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Aspyn Rae Bowman of Morehead and Charlee House of Corinth; one brother,...

Judy Elaine (Moore)  Stevens

Judy Elaine (Moore) Stevens

May 16, 2025

Judy Elaine Moore Stevens, age 83, of L Stevens Road, Morehead, widow of Lynden Stevens, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 16, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born July 26, 1941, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Edith Moody Moore. She was also preceded in death...

Gerald B. Howard

Gerald B. Howard

May 16, 2025

Gerald B. Howard, age 71, of US 60 East, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at his residence.

Born November 24, 1953, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Merville and Geneva Whitt Howard.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Howard.

He is survived by...

Ashley Dawn Thompson

Ashley Dawn Thompson

May 14, 2025

Ashley Dawn Thompson, age 42, of Olive Hill, born August 14, 1982, in Morehead, gained her wings, surrounded by her loved ones, on May 14, 2025. Although she lost her battle to cancer, make no mistake, she was a warrior and fought each and every day until her last breath. Ashley fought a courageous battle for three years with...

Linda Ann (Lewis)  Craft

Linda Ann (Lewis) Craft

May 13, 2025

Linda Ann Lewis Craft, age 77, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born November 12, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frost Lewis and Ann Begor Lewis.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, David, and her husband, Roger Neil Craft....

Stephen Jay Goldberg

Stephen Jay Goldberg

May 12, 2025

Stephen Jay Goldberg, age 83, of Crestview Lane, Morehead, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025.

Born March 17, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harry Goldberg and Bess Rosen Goldberg.

Steve is survived by two sons, Howard Goldberg and wife Carol of Morehead, Kentucky, and Bradley Goldberg and wife Candice...

Valas "Val" Lynn (Conley)  Jones

Valas "Val" Lynn (Conley) Jones

May 12, 2025

Valas "Val" Lynn Conley Jones, age 63, of Faris Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her residence.

Born September 14, 1961, in Lewis County, she is the daughter of Opal Harris Conley of Maysville and the late Floyd Conley.  Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Conley.

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Curtis Tussey

Curtis Tussey

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)...

Andrea Frances (Tackett)  Ferguson

Andrea Frances (Tackett) Ferguson

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...

Brenda F. (Scaggs)  Sparks

Brenda F. (Scaggs) Sparks

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,...

Anna Marie (Davis)  Whitt

Anna Marie (Davis) Whitt

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,...

Lois J. (Sewell)  Mcmanus

Lois J. (Sewell) Mcmanus

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,...

Claudia May (Gallagher)  Carmichael

Claudia May (Gallagher) Carmichael

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...

Phyllis Ann (Messer)  Pence

Phyllis Ann (Messer) Pence

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...

James Willis Ison

James Willis Ison

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....

Daniel "Danny" Lee Mayse

Daniel "Danny" Lee Mayse

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;...

Ruth Carole (Perry)  Stewart

Ruth Carole (Perry) Stewart

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...

Dorothy (Ramey)  Johnson Jones

Dorothy (Ramey) Johnson Jones

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...

Edward George Nass

Edward George Nass

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...

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