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Madge (Johnson)  Ingram

Madge (Johnson) Ingram

May 24, 2026

Madge Johnson Ingram, age 97, of Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Louisville, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 24, 1928, in Fairborn, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Reece Kelly Johnson and Audrey Roush Johnson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

James A. "Jim" Fluty

James A. "Jim" Fluty

May 23, 2026

James A. "Jim" Fluty, age 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday morning, May 23, 2026. Born June 4, 1944, in Winchester, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Fluty, Jr. and Ruby Anderson Fluty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Lelia Florence Butcher

Lelia Florence Butcher

May 23, 2026

Lelia Florence Cooper Butcher, age 96, of Watson Road, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026, at her home.

Born January 9, 1930, in Fleming County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Delmore Cooper and Gladys Hurst Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Jeff Roger Stamper, Sr.

Jeff Roger Stamper, Sr.

May 21, 2026

Jeff Roger Stamper, Sr., age 83, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born April 28, 1943, in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late James Stamper and Julia Conn Stamper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ella...

Susan Allen Chin

Susan Allen Chin

May 20, 2026

Susan Allen Chin, lovingly known as "Mom," "Aunt Hoo Hoo," "Momma Chin," and "Grammy" to those who held her dearest, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on May 20, 2026, in the arms of her soulmate, surrounded by her family, in her home on Knapp Avenue in Morehead, Kentucky.

Susan was born on July 20,...

David Richard Phillips

David Richard Phillips

May 19, 2026

David Richard Phillips, age 83, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 20, 1942, he was a son of the late Jesse Boone Phillips and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Sargent Phillips. In...

Mark Alan Duncan

Mark Alan Duncan

May 14, 2026

Mark Alan Duncan, age 69, of KY Hwy 173, Sandy Hook, Kentucky, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at UK St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born December 6, 1956, in Greenup County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Gordon Duncan and Alberta Louise Rucker Duncan.

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Roger Paul Berry

Roger Paul Berry

May 14, 2026

Roger Paul Berry, age 82, of Wellington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his daughter's home.

Born March 26, 1944, in Frenchburg, Roger was a son of the late Earnest Berry and Lula Slater Berry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, LaVeta Spencer Berry;...

Calvin Roy Douglas Boggs

Calvin Roy Douglas Boggs

May 13, 2026

Calvin Roy Douglas Boggs, age 64 of Hwy 174, Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born November 15, 1961, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Calvin C. Boggs and Gracie Caudill Boggs.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

David F. Thompson Jr.

David F. Thompson Jr.

May 10, 2026

David Fieldon Thompson Jr., age 54, of Mansfield, OH, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026.  He was born on August 9, 1971, in Mansfield to David Sr. and Susan (Stimens) Thompson.

David was a man who could build anything with his hands and vision. Whether it was creating something from scratch...

Velma Lois (Wages)  Banks

Velma Lois (Wages) Banks

May 10, 2026

Velma Lois Wages Banks, age 76, of Clearfield, Kentucky, formerly of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born November 11, 1949, in Bath County, a daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Garland Wages. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Antonia June...

Nancy Elizabeth (Utterback)  Wayman

Nancy Elizabeth (Utterback) Wayman

May 10, 2026

Nancy Elizabeth Utterback Wayman, age 82, of Main Street, Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 12, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Clifford Utterback and Ruth Fischer Utterback. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Gladys (Ross)  Ditmer

Gladys (Ross) Ditmer

May 6, 2026

Gladys Dale Ditmer, age 61, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

Gladys was born on November 27, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, to Billy C. Ross and Sarah Tolson. She dedicated 15 years of her life serving as a librarian in Fairborn, Ohio, where she was known for her kindness,...

Trina Marie Gibbs

Trina Marie Gibbs

May 6, 2026

Trina Marie Gibbs, age 57, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born March 13, 1969, in Chillicothe, Ohio, a daughter of the late Arlie Gibbs and Hildreth "Sally" Fraley Gibbs. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sue Gibbs.

Trina is survived by...

Janice Faye (Caudill)  Vanhook

Janice Faye (Caudill) Vanhook

May 6, 2026

Janice Faye Caudill-Vanhook, age 84, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare.

Born June 8, 1941, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Everett Caudill and Anna Davis Caudill. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Vanhook; her son, Mike Vanhook; three brothers, Virgil...

Jimmie Lee Farmer

Jimmie Lee Farmer

May 6, 2026

Jimmie Lee Farmer, age 88, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Hospice Care Center in Cincinnati.

Born April 27, 1938, in Beattyville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Everett Farmer and Bonnie Dunnigan Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Calloway Farmer and...

Valerie Kay (Hegenberger)  Ison

Valerie Kay (Hegenberger) Ison

May 4, 2026

Valerie Kay Ison, 88 of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, formerly of Sandy Hook and Flemingsburg, went to be with The Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home.

Born Saturday, February 5, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Audra Meredith Hegenberger.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Tommy Fouch

Tommy Fouch

May 2, 2026

Clyde Thomas "Tommy" Fouch, 82, passed away at his home on May 2, 2026. A lifelong resident of Morehead, Tommy was the son of Burl and Merle Moore Fouch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy.

Tommy graduated from Rowan County High School in 1961 and followed in his father's...

Ben V. Flora Jr.

Ben V. Flora Jr.

May 1, 2026

Celebration of Life for Ben V. Flora Jr. Announced

June 6, 2026, at Noon

Cave Run Methodist Church

240 Morehead Plaza

Morehead, KY 40351

Ben V. Flora Jr., a beloved math professor and longtime resident of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2026, at the...

Gary Douglas Gardner

Gary Douglas Gardner

Apr 28, 2026

Gary Douglas Gardner, age 76, of Wellington, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home.

Born July 7, 1949, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Owen Gardner and Pearl Taylor Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Gardner, and one sister, Janet Hitzman....

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