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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...

Nelma (Hanes)  Riley

Nelma (Hanes) Riley

Jan 4, 2025

Nelma Hanes Riley, age 77, of Bullfork Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at UK-St. Clare HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born September 21, 1947, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Elizabeth Adkins Hanes.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Bobby, Kenneth, Denvil, and Billy and...

Martha "Helen" Rowe

Martha "Helen" Rowe

Jan 3, 2025

Martha "Helen" Rowe, age 73, of Morehead, passed away January 3, 2025, after a battle with vascular dementia.

Born April 16, 1951, in Conroe, Texas, she was the daughter of the late James and Wynhema Adams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Robert Menville Jr.

She will...

Jimmy Tal Lunsford

Jimmy Tal Lunsford

Jan 2, 2025

Jimmy Tal Lunsford, age 50, of Mocabee Creek Road, Olive Hill, KY, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born September 25, 1974, in Olive Hill, the son of James William and Connie Lemaster Lunsford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jodie...

Willie L. "Bill" Rose

Willie L. "Bill" Rose

Jan 1, 2025

Willie L. "Bill" Rose, age 82, of Haldeman Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Bill was born February 17, 1942, in Carter County, the son of the late Orvil Rose and Ethel Gladys Franklin Rose. Bill had seven siblings:  two brothers, Bobby Lee Rose and Billy Rose, and...

Michael Paul Ramey

Michael Paul Ramey

Dec 31, 2024

Michael Paul Ramey, age 49, was born July 1, 1975, in Morehead, KY, to the late Walter Billy Ramey and Dorothy Jean Slusher Ramey, and passed away December 31, 2024, in Lexington, KY.

Michael is survived by one daughter, Kelly Burnham (Gerald) of Jeffersonville, KY; three sons, Michael Wayne Ramey of Olive Hill, KY, Jonathan Ramey of...

Douglas Lee Norfleet

Douglas Lee Norfleet

Dec 31, 2024

Douglas Lee Norfleet, 62, of Nancy, Kentucky, formerly of Morehead, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, as the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Douglas was born on November 14, 1962, to Morris & Loistene (Tarter) Norfleet in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a 1980 Graduate of Breckenridge Training School in Morehead, KY. He was of the Christian Faith. He...

Allene "Mamaw Great" (Thompson)  Hughes

Allene "Mamaw Great" (Thompson) Hughes

Dec 31, 2024

Allene Thompson "Mamaw Great" Hughes, age 94, of Olive Hill, formerly of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born January 5, 1930, in Dante, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Emma Carey Thompson, and was raised by her late uncle and aunt, Arthur and Mary...

Theresa (Terry) (Drogan)  Caudill

Theresa (Terry) (Drogan) Caudill

Dec 31, 2024

Theresa (Terry) Drogan Caudill, age 105, of University Boulevard, Morehead, KY, wife of the late J. Roger Caudill, passed away December 31, 2024, at her home.

Terry is survived by two sons, Jim Caudill (Candy) of Morehead, KY, and Don Caudill (Jennie) of Orlando, FL, one granddaughter, Jaime Leigh Caudill Wientjes (Michael); great grandson, Boden Wientjes; step...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Douglas Hughes

Jeffrey "Jeff" Douglas Hughes

Dec 30, 2024

Jeffrey Douglas "Jeff" Hughes, age 54, of Morehead, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born August 18, 1970, in Martin, Kentucky, he is the son of Brenda Samons Bishop of Morehead and the late Curtis Lee Hughes.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Frank and Mary...

Richard "Richie" Scott Young

Richard "Richie" Scott Young

Dec 30, 2024

Richard Scott "Richie" Young, age 35, of Ashland, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at Community Hospice in Ashland.

Born October 8, 1989, in Shelbyville, he is the son of Bonita Smitha Young of Taylorsville and the late Ricky Young.

In addition to his mother, Richie is survived by one sister, Jessica...

Vernon Winston Lambert

Vernon Winston Lambert

Dec 30, 2024

Vernon Winston Lambert, age 55, of Morehead, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 30, 2024, at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born July 2, 1969, in Morehead, a son of the late Vernon Raymond "Monk" Lambert and Billie Josephine Ellis Lambert.  In addition to his parents, he will join his late...

Ronnie Dale Thompson

Ronnie Dale Thompson

Dec 29, 2024

Ronnie Dale Thompson, age 60 of Maher Drive, Morehead, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at UK. St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born December 22, 1964, in Greenup, Kentucky, and was a son of the late William Thompson, Sr. and Mary Jo Gevedon Thompson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

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