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Christopher  Clay Preston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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