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Yolanda Marie (Yuknus)  Smedley

Yolanda Marie (Yuknus) Smedley

Nov 16, 2024

Yolanda Smedley passed away at the age of 51 on November 16, 2024, in Morehead, Kentucky.  She was born on January 6, 1973, in Madrid, Spain, to Maria L. Yuknus and George M. Yuknus.

Yolanda (affectionately known as "Yoli"), always loved music and had a great sense of humor.  Her outspoken personality was matched with a no-holds-barred...

Steve Barker

Steve Barker

Nov 16, 2024

Stephen Winston Barker, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by his family.

Steve, as he was known to all, was born March 30, 1951, in Louisville, KY, to the late Ollie and Wanda Barker of Morehead. A graduate of both Rowan County High School and Morehead State University, Steve married...

Francis Marie (Keeton)  Bryant

Francis Marie (Keeton) Bryant

Nov 15, 2024

Francis Marie Keeton Bryant, age 72, of Fraley Road, Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at U.K. St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born May 25, 1952, in Rowan County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Vincel "Pug" Keeton and Elizabeth Pearl Salyers Keeton.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death...

Marvin "Marv" Edward Mills, Jr.

Marvin "Marv" Edward Mills, Jr.

Nov 11, 2024

Marvin "Marv" Edward Mills, Jr., age 61, of Hyatt Lane, Morehead, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at U.K. St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

Born December 25, 1962, in Fairborn, Ohio, and is the son of Sharon Price Kindred of London, Ohio, and the late Marvin Edward Mills, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded...

Vickie Lynn (Carter)  Skaggs

Vickie Lynn (Carter) Skaggs

Nov 9, 2024

Vickie Lynn Carter Skaggs, age 60, of Randolph Ridge Road, Elliott County, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Born March 19, 1964, she is the daughter of Joan Conn Carter of Elliott County, and the late Carl Carter. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lowell...

Kenneth (Kenny) A. Cummins

Kenneth (Kenny) A. Cummins

Nov 8, 2024

Kenny (Kenneth A. Cummins), born in Augusta, KY, at his Grandma Browning's home, October 26, 1947, lost his fight with cancer on November 8, 2024.  He leaves behind a loving wife of 29 years, Jeanie Cummins (Doris J. Randle Cummins) and a daughter from his second marriage, (Kelly Mullins).  He was preceded in death by his parent: Hildrie S....

Fredia (Adkins)  Armstrong

Fredia (Adkins) Armstrong

Nov 8, 2024

Fredia Adkins Armstrong, age 90, of Deer Run Lane, Morehead, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Friday, November 8, 2024, at her daughter's home.

She was born February 4, 1934, in Elkfork, Morgan County, Kentucky, to the late Willie Adkins and the late Edna Rowland Adkins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clester L....

Vera "June" (Brown)  Casteel

Vera "June" (Brown) Casteel

Nov 7, 2024

Vera "June" Brown Casteel, age 68, of Sitka, Kentucky, formerly of Rowan County, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2024, at her residence.

She was born March 2, 1956, in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Willie and Lucy Barker Brown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Deweese...

Sylvia Ann Perkins

Sylvia Ann Perkins

Nov 6, 2024

Sylvia Ann Perkins, age 78, peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Life Care Center of Morehead, which had been her home since April 2024.

Sylvia was born October 26, 1946, in Morgan County, and was the daughter of the late Calvin LaFayette Perkins and Jean McClure Perkins.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death...

Earl "Butch" Wayne Wagers

Earl "Butch" Wayne Wagers

Nov 6, 2024

Earl Wayne "Butch" Wagers, age 64, of Old Midland Trail, Salt Lick, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at U.K. St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born March 3, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late John Beard and Ida Gaye Wagers Brock.

Butch is...

Connie Lea (Gambill)  Smedley

Connie Lea (Gambill) Smedley

Nov 6, 2024

Connie Lea Gambill Smedley, age 60, of Mellwood Lane, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.

Born June 21, 1964, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Bobby Gambill and Betty Lucille Hamilton Gambill.

Connie is survived by two daughters, Keri Dehart (Anthony Moore) of Morehead...

Drue Anthony Triggs

Drue Anthony Triggs

Nov 4, 2024

Drue Anthony Triggs, age 30, of Morehead, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, in Jamestown, Ohio, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born April 1, 1994, in Wilmington, Ohio, he was the son of the late David Raymond Triggs and Diana Lynn Estep Triggs.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Wynema (Prince)  Reed Sorrell

Wynema (Prince) Reed Sorrell

Nov 4, 2024

Wynema Prince Reed Sorrell, age 96, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at Pioneer Trace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 14, 1928, in Hillsboro, and was the daughter of the late Zulus Prince and Nora Jane Hay Prince. In addition to her...

Keith Raymond Hall

Keith Raymond Hall

Nov 4, 2024

Keith Raymond Hall, age 66, of Big Perry Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, from injuries sustained in a hunting accident.

Born August 23, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Gene Raymond (Jack) Hall and Hazel Beair Hall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Charles Edward Tackett, Sr.

Charles Edward Tackett, Sr.

Nov 1, 2024

Charles Edward Tackett, Sr., age 98, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Charles was born December 12, 1925, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late William Robert and Lina Carroll Tackett.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He...

Rev. Stanley Gilliam Hutchinson

Rev. Stanley Gilliam Hutchinson

Oct 31, 2024

Rev. Stanley Gilliam Hutchinson, 93, of Winchester, formerly of Mt. Sterling, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Rev. Hutchinson was born July 16, 1931, in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late Thurman Hutchinson and Audrey Gilliam (Hutchinson).  In addition to his parents,...

Estill Ray Eldridge

Estill Ray Eldridge

Oct 30, 2024

Estill Ray Eldridge, age 86, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Maderia Healthcare Center in Madeira, Ohio.

Born March 17, 1938, in Fleming County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ray M. Eldridge and Amanda Marie Gregory Eldridge.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Eldridge...

Lonnie Ishmeal Taylor

Lonnie Ishmeal Taylor

Oct 30, 2024

Lonnie Ishmeal Taylor, age 79, of Triplett Street, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Elliott County Nursing & Rehab Center in Sandy Hook.

Born November 22, 1944, in Hartley, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Calvin Taylor and Agnes Johnson Taylor.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Katheryn Louise (Blair)  Leach

Katheryn Louise (Blair) Leach

Oct 29, 2024

Katheryn Louise Blair Leach, age 69, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at her residence.

Born March 31, 1955, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of late Charles Blair and Lola Stamper Tackett.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, who raised her, Artie and Luther Stamper; one...

Jana Marie (Bradley)  Bradley-Burton

Jana Marie (Bradley) Bradley-Burton

Oct 29, 2024

Jana Marie Bradley-Burton, born on October 2, 1939, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at Traditions Grove City Senior Living in Ohio, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Marl Burton, and will be remembered dearly by her three children Marlon Burton (Bonnie), Darrell Burton (Trish), Paula...

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