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Christopher Clay Preston
Mar 14, 2013
Christopher Clay Preston, age 55, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. Born October 26, 1957, in Morehead, Kentucky, he is the son of Sharlene (Shirley) Crum Preston of Winchester, Kentucky, and the late James Glenn Preston, Jr., who passed away July 9, 2008. Besides his mother, Clay is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie Caudill...
Dewey Jack Duff
Mar 12, 2013
Dewey Jack Duff, 86, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Born on May 25, 1926, in Johnson's Mill, Lee County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Melvin Samuel and Flossie Lucille Hobbs Duff. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Duff...
David F. Abner
Mar 11, 2013
David F. Abner, 88, of Hunters Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, patriot, community leader, business owner, and volunteer, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at his home. Born on January 31, 1925, in Clay County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Shelby C. and Carrie B. McDaniel Abner. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters,...
William Billy Ray Stone
Mar 10, 2013
William 'Billy' Ray Stone, age 47, of Cherry Lane, Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. He was born April 23, 1965, in Carter County, Kentucky, and is the son of Clifton Stone of Salt Lick, Kentucky, and the beloved grandson of the late Hattie Belle Tackett Stone,...
Evelyn Littleton Hamilton
Mar 10, 2013
Evelyn Littleton Hamilton, age 83, of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Carter County Nursing and Rehab Center in Grayson. Born January 11, 1930, in Franklin Furnace, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Della and Maggie Owens Littleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Hamilton,...
Mary Opal Butler Helphinstine
Mar 9, 2013
Mary Opal Butler Helphinstine, age 90, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Born August 27, 1922, she was a daughter of the late James and Rose Caudill Butler. Her husband, Everett Eugene Helphinstine, preceded her in death on April 11, 2005. Mrs. Helphinstine is survived by one daughter,...
George Walter Atkins
Mar 8, 2013
George Walter Atkins, age 101, of Farmers, Kentucky, passed away March 8, 2013, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born April 24, 1911, in Jacobs, Kentucky, to the late Benjamin Franklin Atkins and Amanda Porter Atkins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessie McFarland Atkins, and two daughters, Ramona Carol...
Cassandra Marie Cassie Owens
Mar 7, 2013
Cassandra Marie 'Cassie' Owens, 21, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at her residence. Cassie was born July 21, 1991, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a daughter of Christopher 'Chris' Owens and his wife Leah-ann of Morehead, Kentucky, and Melody York of Cole Grove, Ohio. She is also survived by her beloved daughter, Madison Ruth Shay of Morehead,...
Carol J. Naylor Daugherty
Mar 6, 2013
Carol J. Naylor Daugherty, age 65, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Life Care Center of Morehead. Born January 12, 1948, in Scarbro, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Wriston Naylor. Carol is survived by her husband of 44 years, Elmer Rankin Daugherty; two sons, Daniel Christian Daugherty...
Laura Tucker Ellis, M.D.
Mar 5, 2013
Laura Tucker Ellis, M.D., age 49, of Morehead, Kentucky, a loving wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and beloved family physician, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at her home. Born October 31, 1963, in Louisville, Kentucky, Laura is the daughter of Joseph Tucker of Louisville and the late Joyce Curran Tucker. On June 3, 1989, Laura was united in...
Paul Ousley
Mar 4, 2013
Paul Ousley, 78, of Morehead, Kentucky, teacher, coach, businessman, community leader, and farmer, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born May 22, 1934, at Risner in Floyd County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Dockie and Thelma Hale Ousley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three...
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Katie Fryman
Mar 4, 2013
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Fryman, age 17, lovingly known as Katie, went home to be with The Lord on March 4, 2013. Katie was born on March 23, 1995. She is survived by her loving parents, Angela Runner Fryman and Larry Dwayne Fryman and brother Ethan. She also leaves behind her constant companion and special friend Toby, her dog. She was...
Atul Andy Nathubhai Patel
Mar 3, 2013
Atul 'Andy' Nathubhai Patel, age 51, of Fraley Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at his residence. Born February 5, 1962, in Navsari, Gujarat, India, he was the son of the late Nathubhai and Laxmiben Patel. Andy is survived by his wife, Bhavna 'Bona' Patel; one son, Amit Patel of Louisville, Kentucky; one daughter, Reema Patel...
David Thomas (Tommy) Jamison
Mar 2, 2013
David Thomas (Tommy) Jamison, 83, of Johnson School Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at his home. He was born May 10, 1929, in Grange City, Kentucky, a son of the late David Corbett (Corbie) and Sallie Snedegar Jamison. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lora Bernice Reed. Tommy is survived...
John L. Owen
Feb 27, 2013
John L. Owen, age 45, of Country Estates, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at his residence. John was born March 29, 1967, in Harlan County, Kentucky, a son of KSP Major (ret.) London T. 'Sonny' Owen and Geraldine Madden Owen of Morehead, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his beloved daughter, Madison...
Defford Alan Mcdaniel
Feb 27, 2013
Defford Alan McDaniel, 55, of Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born March 2, 1957, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, a son of June Mabry McDaniel of Elliott County, Kentucky, and the late Dempsey McDaniel. In addition to his mother, Defford is survived by his wife, Retha Simmons McDaniel,...
Kenney Ray Tackett
Feb 22, 2013
Kenney Ray Tackett, 59, of Dunkirk, IN, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013, while in the company of family members at his residence Kenney was born in Olive Hill, KY on December 22, 1953, a son of the late Dorothy (Williams) and Kenneth Tackett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Tammy...
Hazel Opal Fife Griffith
Feb 21, 2013
Hazel Opal Fife Griffith, age 92, of Green Valley Acres, Morehead, Kentucky, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 21, 2013. She was born August 12, 1920, at Pikeville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late John and Alka Hunter Fife. She was also preceded in death by three infant children and her husband of 65 years, Arnold...
Joyce Ann Hitch Pennington
Feb 19, 2013
Joyce Ann Hitch Pennington, age 54, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born January 9, 1959, a daughter of the late Chester and Goldie Trent Hitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Glennis 'Bill' Hitch in 1988. Joyce is survived by...
Henry Dale Craft
Feb 15, 2013
Henry Dale Craft, age 62, of Moores Flat Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. Born December 4, 1950, in Carter County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Henry Craft and Purcey and Norma Butler Curtis. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Arvis Curtis;...
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