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Lynn Schuyler Evans

Lynn Schuyler Evans

Feb 28, 2025

Lynn Schuyler Evans passed away on February 28, 2025, in Palm Harbor, Florida.  She was born October 19, 1939, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, as the first child of Lucille (Hamilton) and Eldon Thompson Evans, who have preceded her in death.  Her father was a prominent businessman as he was owner of the Drew Evans Tie Company and was Mayor...

Meredith Lynn Kissick

Meredith Lynn Kissick

Feb 28, 2025

Meredith Lynn Kissick, age 52, of Upper Lick Fork, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  Lynn was born September 1, 1972, in Anderson, Indiana, to Sherry and Jerry McKenzie.

Lynn is survived by the love of her life, Sam Kissick; daughter, Makenzie Kissick (Evan Knipp) of Morehead; three...

Dr. Sue Y. Luckey

Dr. Sue Y. Luckey

Feb 27, 2025

Born in a rural western North Carolina environment in 1934 to Addie Young and Thelma Wilson Young, Nelda Sue Young (as her parents called her) grew up as a young girl with animal pets and farming. This simple background taught her the values of family devotion and hard work. She graduated from high school at Bakersville, North Carolina and...

Nicholas James Pedone

Nicholas James Pedone

Feb 26, 2025

Nicholas James Pedone, age 68, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2025, at his residence.

Born July 11, 1956, in Munich, Germany, Nicholas was the son of the late Joseph James Pedone and Ann Barbara Gygrynuk Pedone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one half-sister, Karen Penrod.

He is...

Donny Joe "D. J." Gilliam

Donny Joe "D. J." Gilliam

Feb 26, 2025

Donny Joe "D. J." Gilliam, age 28, of Haldeman Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born July 3, 1996, in Ashland, and is the son of Melissa Gilliam "Mom" of Inez and Donna Gilliam "Momma" of Morehead.

In addition to his mothers, he is survived...

Cyrus Mercury Sloan Petronella

Cyrus Mercury Sloan Petronella

Feb 26, 2025

Cyrus Mercury Sloan Petronella, age 17, of Big Perry Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, due to a tragic dirt bike accident.

He was born August 13, 2007, in Morehead, and is the son of Cory Petronella and wife Kelli and Nicosia "Nicki" Sloan-Petronella (Christopher Burton) all of Morehead.

In addition to his...

David Ray Murphy

David Ray Murphy

Feb 26, 2025

David Ray Murphy, age 71, of Holly Fork Road, Morehead, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his residence.

Born October 8, 1953, in Rowan County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Raymond and Lenora Perkins Murphy. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one beloved granddaughter, Josey Starr Murphy, and two...

Michael Ray Sergent

Michael Ray Sergent

Feb 23, 2025

Michael Ray Sergent, age 48, of Berea, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was born October 7, 1976, in Harlan, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Sherry Lynn Hubbs. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Christopher Joe Sergent and maternal grandparents, Willie Joe Hubbs...

Albert Wendell Mccalvin

Albert Wendell Mccalvin

Feb 21, 2025

Albert Wendell McCalvin, age 69, of Mudlick Road, Salt Lick, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born February 21, 1956, in Ashland, and was a son of the late Rev. Albert McCalvin and Hazel Fields McCalvin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Mary Elizabeth (Spillman)  Click

Mary Elizabeth (Spillman) Click

Feb 20, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Spillman Click, age 70, of Winchester, formerly of Morehead, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 22, 1954, in Louisa, and was a daughter of the late George and Lou Verla Tipton Spillman.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years,...

Phyllis P Adkins

Phyllis P Adkins

Feb 18, 2025

Phyllis P. Adkins, age 89 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Vienna Springs Health Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 29, 1935, in Morehead, KY, the daughter of the late Howard & Lena (Gregory) Estep.

Mrs. Adkins retired from White Villa Grocers with over 20 years of...

Betty Jean (Johnson)  Lawson

Betty Jean (Johnson) Lawson

Feb 18, 2025

Betty Jean Johnson Lawson, age 90, formerly of Indian Mound Drive, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Betty was born on August 12, 1934, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, to the late Jim Will Johnson and June Utterback Johnson. The youngest daughter in...

Linda Kay (Basford)  Warren

Linda Kay (Basford) Warren

Feb 17, 2025

Linda Kay Basford Warren, 77, of Warren Lane, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Born May 20, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Will Henry and Sarah Ethel Conn Basford.

She is survived by her daughter Rhonda Ledford and husband Darrell of Morehead;...

Gilford "Randy" Mayhorn

Gilford "Randy" Mayhorn

Feb 14, 2025

Gilford "Randy" Mayhorn, of Cranston Road, Morehead, KY, formerly of Freeburn, KY, entered the gates of heaven on February 14, 2025, after a long difficult battle with cancer.

Randy was born October 23, 1955, a son of the late Gilford Mayhorn, and grandson of the late Elizabeth Mayhorn who played a huge role in raising him. He...

Amaryllis Kaye (Smith)  Charles

Amaryllis Kaye (Smith) Charles

Feb 12, 2025

Amaryllis Kaye Smith Charles, 77, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born June 17, 1947, in Williamson, West Virginia, Amy was the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn Wallace Smith. In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth Larry Charles, her...

Rev. Michael E. Pennington

Rev. Michael E. Pennington

Feb 11, 2025

Rev. Michael E. "Mike" Pennington, age 75, of Oak Dale Drive, Clearfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 30, 1949, in Boyd County, he was a son of the late William "Bill" Pennington and Margaret "Margie" Fields Pennington Davidson. In...

Babetta Sue (Owens)  Dailey

Babetta Sue (Owens) Dailey

Feb 7, 2025

Babetta Sue Owens Dailey, age 50, of St. Hwy. 955, Olive Hill, KY, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, KY.

She was born on February 17, 1974, in Newport, KY, and was the daughter of the late Jerry and Barbara Sue Pernell Owens.

She is survived by her husband,...

Gregory "Buck" Keeton

Gregory "Buck" Keeton

Feb 6, 2025

Gregory "Buck" Keeton, age 68, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born September 7, 1956, in West Liberty, KY, the son of David Clyde Keeton of Somerset, KY, and the late Ivory Adkins Keeton.

In addition to his father, Buck is survived...

Lonnie Lacy Webb

Lonnie Lacy Webb

Feb 6, 2025

Time of Funeral Service Changed to 8 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2025, at Midland First Church of God.

Lonnie Lacy Webb, age 68, of Flood Hollow Road, Salt Lick, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.

He was born August 20, 1956, in Mansfield, Ohio, a son of the late Willie and Lillian...

Charles Gilbert Wooten

Charles Gilbert Wooten

Feb 6, 2025

Charles Gilbert Wooten, age 83, of The Friendship House, Everman Street, Grayson, Kentucky, formerly of Morehead, passed Thursday, February 6, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare after an extended illness.

Born February 26, 1941, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Henry Harrison and Delphia May Byrge Wooten.  Besides his parents, he was preceded...

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