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Jonathan "Jon" Allen Plank

Jonathan "Jon" Allen Plank

Oct 27, 2024

Jonathan "Jon" Allen Plank, age 39, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home in Georgia.

Born September 10, 1985, in Carrollton, Georgia, he was a son of the late Jeffery Alen Plank and Letha Ann Williams Plank. In addition to his loving parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Uncle Mark,...

Judy Christopher (Troyer)  Carpenter

Judy Christopher (Troyer) Carpenter

Oct 23, 2024

Judy Carpenter died on October 23, 2024, after electing not to treat the cancer she was diagnosed with earlier in the year. Judy was born Judith Christopher Troyer in Indianapolis on February 15, 1938. A self-described tomboy, Judy was always an adventurous child. During WWII when sugar was rationed, she was caught climbing on the kitchen counter in the...

Virgil "Butch" Wesley Dermon Iii

Virgil "Butch" Wesley Dermon Iii

Oct 22, 2024

Virgil "Butch" Wesley Dermon III, age 64, of Williams Branch, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 6, 1960, in Maysville, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Virgil Wesley Dermon II and Jewell Dean Mitchell Combess. In addition to his parents, he was...

Diana Kay (Adkins)  Brandt

Diana Kay (Adkins) Brandt

Oct 17, 2024

Diana Kay Adkins Brandt, age 56, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed Thursday, October 17, 2024, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

Born March 15, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, she is the daughter of Danny and Linda Winkles Adkins of Flanagan, Illinois.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Peter Anthony Brandt;...

Tommy Hart Booth

Tommy Hart Booth

Oct 15, 2024

Tommy Hart Booth, age 50, of Clearfield, KY, formerly of Lexington, KY passed away Monday, October 15, 2024, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born February 6, 1974, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Vicky Mullins Gumm and Robert Booth.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted grandparents,...

Jess Brewer

Jess Brewer

Oct 13, 2024

Jess Brewer, age 81, of Wellington, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 13, 2024.

Jess was born October 27, 1942, in Menifee County, Kentucky, to the late Joe and Liza Hampton Brewer.

He was a retired farmer and Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice employee.

Jess was also the Pastor Emeritus...

Katherine "Kathy" Louise (Ross)  Kidd

Katherine "Kathy" Louise (Ross) Kidd

Oct 12, 2024

Katherine "Kathy" Louise Ross Kidd, age 75, of Weaver Ridge Road, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born June 8, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late M. M. and Evelyn Stickler Ross.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in...

Naomi Sue Jessie Burton

Naomi Sue Jessie Burton

Oct 12, 2024

Naomi Sue Jessie Burton was born on December 19, 1946, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Estill W. and Faye Dana Carroll Jessie and passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

She was married to Carlos Burton on May 17, 1963, and happily in love for 61...

William "Bill" C. Warren, Jr.

William "Bill" C. Warren, Jr.

Oct 9, 2024

William "Bill" C. Warren, Jr., age 82, of Reynolds Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2024, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 19, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bill was the son of the late William "Chester" Warren, Sr. and Lillian Mynhier Warren.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister,...

Bobby Ray Dehart

Bobby Ray Dehart

Oct 7, 2024

Bobby Ray Dehart, age 62, of Thornsberry Ridge Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born February 4, 1962, in Mt. Sterling, he is the son of Maxine Sloan Dehart of Morehead and the late James "Jimmy" L. Dehart. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a...

Juanita (Oakley)  Fultz

Juanita (Oakley) Fultz

Oct 7, 2024

Juanita Oakley Fultz, age 86, of Open Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 17, 1937, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Estill Robert Oakley and Elsie Dean Oakley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

George Wilbur Harmon, Sr.

George Wilbur Harmon, Sr.

Oct 6, 2024

George Wilbur Harmon, Sr., age 65, of Kenna Lane, Clearfield, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 30, 1959, in Camden, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Anna Carolyn McNelly Harmon of Clearfield and Charles Harmon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Timothy "Tim" Wayne Helterbrand

Timothy "Tim" Wayne Helterbrand

Oct 6, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Wayne Helterbrand, age 69, of Clearfield Street, Morehead, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home.

Born February 8, 1955, in Xenia, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clyde Bruce Helterbrand and Barbara James Compton Helterbrand.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, David Helterbrand and Michael Harold...

Vernon May

Vernon May

Oct 5, 2024

Vernon May, age 95, of US 60 East, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Vernon was born on June 20, 1929, in Rowan County, a son of the late Henry and Jessie Johnson May.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Mary Belle (Rose)  Day

Mary Belle (Rose) Day

Oct 3, 2024

Mary Belle Rose Day, age 100, of Old Midland Trail, Salt Lick, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the home of her great grandson Derek and Kali Russell.

She was born May 22, 1924, in Huntington, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late James and Dorothy Jonas Rose. Besides...

Tony Christopher Holbrook

Tony Christopher Holbrook

Oct 2, 2024

Tony Christopher Holbrook, age 43, of Morehead, Kentucky, and passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

He was born June 22, 1981, in Morehead, and is the son of Regina Summers Hopwood of Morehead.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Christopher Glover of Morehead; one brother, Douglas Hopwood, Jr. of Morehead;...

Vilder Wendell Bush

Vilder Wendell Bush

Oct 1, 2024

Vilder Wendell Bush, age 83, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

He was born April 2, 1941, in Calvin, Virginia, and was the son of the late Vilder Franklin Bush and Beatrice Edens Bush.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia...

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Adams

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Adams

Sep 30, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Adams, 64, of Morehead, KY, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Owingsville, KY.

Ronnie was born on March 6, 1960, in Fleming County, KY, son of the late Richard Lee Adams and Virginia Ruth Riley Adams. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Terry Adams, David Adams and Jerry Adams.

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Debbie Arlene (Mcdaniel)  Tackett

Debbie Arlene (Mcdaniel) Tackett

Sep 30, 2024

Debbie Arlene Tackett, age 70, of Dunkirk, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, peacefully while in the company of family members at her residence.

Debbie was born in Pleasant City, Kentucky, on December 5, 1953, a daughter of the late Betty (Gee) and John McDaniel.

She was a 1972 graduate of West Carter High...

Opal Joann (Rivers)  Bowling

Opal Joann (Rivers) Bowling

Sep 28, 2024

Opal JoAnn Rivers Bowling, age 84, of Olive Hill, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence.

Born September 15, 1940, in Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Forest Edwin Rivers and Alma J. Hamm Rivers. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by nine brothers, Armel, Arnold, Frank, Floyd, Pete, Orbie,...

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