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Billy "Bill" Leroy Patrick

Billy "Bill" Leroy Patrick

Jan 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Billy Leroy "Bill" Patrick, of Morehead, KY, who peacefully departed this life on Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 7, 1939, in Isonville, KY, Bill was the cherished son of Charlie and Bessie Patrick, both...

James  "Jim" David Nickell

James "Jim" David Nickell

Jan 24, 2025

James David "Jim" Nickell

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

It is with...

Deborah "Debbie" Mae Bigelow

Deborah "Debbie" Mae Bigelow

Jan 22, 2025

Deborah Mae Bigelow, age 73, of Heritage Place, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at U.K.-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 11, 1951, in Maysville, KY, Debbie was the daughter of the late Malcolm "Buddy" Bigelow and Betty C. Ellington Bigelow Warren.

Debbie is survived by one daughter, Paula Sue Harris Martin...

Edith (Lykins)  Mcguire

Edith (Lykins) Mcguire

Jan 21, 2025

Edith Lykins McGuire, age 85, of Blue Hall Road, Olive Hill, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 17, 1939, in Salyersville, and was a daughter of the late Billy Lykins and Rachel Jane Franklin Lykins.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by several...

Donald Pennington

Donald Pennington

Jan 18, 2025

Donald Pennington, age 87, of Bull Fork Road, Morehead, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 23, 1937, in Elliott County, to the late Arthur and Elsie Harris Pennington.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Garnett Jean (Manning)  Brandenburg

Garnett Jean (Manning) Brandenburg

Jan 16, 2025

Garnett Jean Manning Brandenburg, age 76, of Rawcel Heights, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 16, 2025, at UK-St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

She was born March 21, 1948, in Fleming County, and was a daughter of the late Glenn Charles Manning and Rosemary "Rose" Prince Manning. In addition to her parents,...

Ronald G. Littleton

Ronald G. Littleton

Jan 16, 2025

Ronald G. Littleton, age 76, of Seaford Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio.

Born March 17, 1948, in Bracken County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Glen and Sabra Blevins Littleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Depew....

Lacynda "Cyndi" Carol (Johnson)  Thompson

Lacynda "Cyndi" Carol (Johnson) Thompson

Jan 16, 2025

Lacynda Carol "Cyndi" Johnson Thompson, age 47, of Spring Street North, Morehead, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, U.K. Medical Center in Lexington after an extended illness.

She was born June 6, 1977, in Lexington, and is the daughter of James Douglas Johnson of Georgetown, Pennsylvania, and the late Millicent Chapman Johnson. Besides her mother, she was...

James  "Sarge" Kindrich Sergent

James "Sarge" Kindrich Sergent

Jan 14, 2025

James Kindrich Sergent, known to all simply as "Sarge," age 62, passed away unexpectedly at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Sarge was born on September 28, 1962, to the late Farmer and Carma Lou Sergent, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Shelby Jean (Allen)  Adkins

Shelby Jean (Allen) Adkins

Jan 14, 2025

Shelby Jean Allen Adkins, age 81, of Ewing, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born May 28, 1943, in Pike County, and was the daughter of the late Walter Allen and Wanda King Allen. In addition to her parents, she...

Joy Sue (Robertson)  Dennis

Joy Sue (Robertson) Dennis

Jan 13, 2025

Joy Sue Robertson Dennis was born on Friday, January 8, 1937, in Nowata, Oklahoma.  She died on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 88.  Joy grew up in Nowata, Oklahoma and graduated from Nowata High School in 1955.  She played in the marching band...

Carol Angela (Colvin)  Pence

Carol Angela (Colvin) Pence

Jan 12, 2025

Carol Angela Colvin Pence, age 68, passed from her earthly home into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her home in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born February 23, 1956, in Salyersville, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Henry H. Colvin and Wilma Conley Colvin. In addition to her parents,...

Keith L. Mcguire

Keith L. Mcguire

Jan 12, 2025

Keith L. McGuire, age 84, of Morehead, KY, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Born April 10, 1940, in Smile, KY, he was a son of Julia (Fryman) McGuire and Lurman McGuire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Gale McGuire, Joy (McGuire) Arnett, Rockne McGuire, Dean McGuire,...

Fidencio "Bo" Bravo Iii

Fidencio "Bo" Bravo Iii

Jan 11, 2025

Fidencio "Bo" Bravo III, age 60, of Freestone Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at UK – St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

He was born April 16, 1964, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is the son of Dolores Calderon McLaughlin of Garrison, Iowa, and the late Fidencio Bravo, Jr. In addition to his father,...

Jean (Withrow)  Bailey

Jean (Withrow) Bailey

Jan 11, 2025

Norma Jean Withrow Bailey, age 82, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at U.K.-St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead. Born April 30, 1942, in Haldeman, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late William Earl "Crow" and Reba Lena Sparkman Withrow.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Buddy Eugene Middleton

Buddy Eugene Middleton

Jan 11, 2025

Buddy Eugene Middleton, age 54, of Bramblewood Lane, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born August 5, 1970, in Ashland, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Harvey Middleton and Joann Butler Middleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Middleton and...

Donnie Gene Plank

Donnie Gene Plank

Jan 10, 2025

Donnie Gene Plank, age 78, of Cranston Road, Morehead, KY, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home.

Born December 5, 1946, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Luke Plank and Eula Mae Clark Plank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Devon Gene Fultz; one...

Lila Allison (Miles)  Davis

Lila Allison (Miles) Davis

Jan 7, 2025

Lila Allison Miles Davis, age 95, of Sandy Hook, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at UK-St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, KY, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 13, 1929, in Morgan County, KY, and was a daughter of the late Frank and Hattie Easterling Miles. ...

James "Jimmy" Dallas Pelfrey

James "Jimmy" Dallas Pelfrey

Jan 5, 2025

James "Jimmy" Dallas Pelfrey, of Pound, Virginia, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, son of the late James E. and Ruth Clarke Pelfrey, was born in Morehead on February 23, 1951.  He entered eternal life on Sunday, January 5, 2025, being 73 years, 10 months, 13 days of age at the time of his passing.

Jimmy was married to...

Gladys (Wireman)  Dehart

Gladys (Wireman) Dehart

Jan 4, 2025

Gladys Wireman Dehart, age 73, of Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead. She was born April 23, 1951, at Trace Branch in Magoffin County and was the youngest of eight children born to the late Bradley Wireman and Mary Howard Wireman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

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