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Harold Allen Greene

Harold Allen Greene

Sep 26, 2024

Harold Allen Greene, age 61, Oldfield Trailer Park in Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at his home.

He was born December 7, 1962, in Lexington, and was the son of the late Harold Greene and Betty Epperson Greene.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lisa Greene.

Harold...

Troy Lee Caldwell

Troy Lee Caldwell

Sep 25, 2024

Troy Lee Caldwell, age 54, of Castle Drive, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from injuries sustained on I-64 in Bath County.

Born May 24, 1970, in Troy, Ohio, he is the son of Gilbert Caldwell of Clearfield and the late Nancy Jean Muse Caldwell, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2020. Besides his...

Gabriel Lee Buckler

Gabriel Lee Buckler

Sep 23, 2024

Gabriel Lee Buckler, beloved son of Joseph Buckler and Stacey Walker, was born sleeping with the heavenly angels on Monday, September 23, 2024, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

In addition to his parents, Gabriel will be lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Joseph Buckler III, Magnum Buckler, Gabby Buckler, Kallie Cooke, and Sirena...

Lois (Williams)  Carter

Lois (Williams) Carter

Sep 19, 2024

Lois Williams Carter, age 86, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Skaggs Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Preston Greens Senior Living Community in Lexington.

Born January 25, 1938, in Clearfield, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clester and Juanita Campbell Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Anthony Dirk Stevens

Anthony Dirk Stevens

Sep 17, 2024

Anthony Dirk Stevens, age 61, of Lois Lane, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his residence.

He was born June 22, 1963, in Frenchburg, Kentucky, and is the son of Marcella Summers Stevens of Morehead and the late Phillip Andrew Stevens.

Besides his mother, he is survived by one son, Adam Levi Stevens...

Richard "Rick" Michael Sawaya, Jr.

Richard "Rick" Michael Sawaya, Jr.

Sep 17, 2024

Richard Michael "Rick" Sawaya, Jr. age 54, of Salt Lick, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

Born July 17, 1970, in Dayton, Ohio, Rick is the son of Jacquelyn Dorris Layne Sawaya of Salt Lick and Richard Sawaya, Sr. of Sevierville, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, he...

John Ernest Kokas

John Ernest Kokas

Sep 16, 2024

John Ernest Kokas, age 77, of Salt Lick, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Maysville Nursing & Rehab Center in Maysville.

Born August 18, 1947, in Lexington, Kentucky, a son of the late John Gerald "Jack" Kokas and Ernestine Lewis Kokas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Lambert...

Matthew Hayward Johnson

Matthew Hayward Johnson

Sep 15, 2024

Matthew Hayward Johnson, age 34, of Romans Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

He was born May 28, 1990, in Morehead, Kentucky, to David Johnson, Sr. and Debra Ball Johnson of Morehead.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Skyler Lee Michael Johnson; one daughter, Macy Ray Joy Johnson,...

Gary Lee Riley

Gary Lee Riley

Sep 13, 2024

Gary Lee Riley, age 74, of Hwy 519, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at his residence.

Born August 6, 1950, in Carter County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William and Zola Fultz Riley.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford Riley and Larry Riley, and one...

Bethany Rain Mcknight

Bethany Rain Mcknight

Sep 8, 2024

Bethany Rain McKnight, beloved infant daughter of Jake and Mariah McKnight of Morehead, joined the Heavenly Angels and her two rainbow siblings shortly after birth on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

Gathering for family and friends will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Christ...

Harold Emil Stamper

Harold Emil Stamper

Sep 8, 2024

Harold Emil Stamper, age 75, of Stamper Ridge, Morehead, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his residence.

Born September 22, 1948, in Elliott County, he was a son of the late Jake Stamper and Marie Brown Stamper Nickell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Anthony Harold Stamper; one...

Jackie "Jack" Dowl Dillon

Jackie "Jack" Dowl Dillon

Sep 5, 2024

Jackie "Jack" Dowl Dillon, age 67, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024.

He was born November 24, 1956, in Rowan County, a son of the late Charles Edward and Della Merl Sloan Dillon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one nephew, Chad Brown, and two sisters-in-law, Judy Dillon and Kim...

Eugeneia Sue (Barker)  Winkleman

Eugeneia Sue (Barker) Winkleman

Sep 4, 2024

Eugeneia Sue Barker Winkleman, age 60, of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, passed away September 4, 2024, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

Born June 15, 1964, in West Liberty, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Tennyson Barker and Betty Adkins Barker.  Besides her parents, he was preceded in death by one infant son, James...

Mary Jewell (Caudill)  Mcroberts

Mary Jewell (Caudill) Mcroberts

Sep 3, 2024

Mary Jewell McRoberts of Lexington, KY, passed away September 3, 2024, at the age of 92 at Baptist Health Hospice Center. She was a former resident at Magnolia Springs Assisted Living Center.

Born April 20, 1932, in Morehead, KY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Laura Caudill. In addition to her parents, she was...

Michael Lee Smedley

Michael Lee Smedley

Sep 2, 2024

Michael Lee Smedley, age 66, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

Born May 23, 1958, in Marlette, Michigan, he was a son of the late Wilburn Ray Smedley and Mary Louise Grimshaw Smedley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

June (Ball)  Hook

June (Ball) Hook

Aug 30, 2024

June Ball Hook, age 88, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at her home.

Born January 25, 1936, in Morgan County, Kentucky, at Elk Fork, June was a daughter of the late Thurman and Marie Smith Ball. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Ball and Gail Keeton.

On...

Wanda Sue (Caudill)  Dowdy

Wanda Sue (Caudill) Dowdy

Aug 29, 2024

Wanda Sue Caudill Dowdy, 75, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born January 2, 1949, in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Willie Caudill and Inez Crisp Caudill.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Lonnie "Buck" Dowdy, whom she married March 14, 1969; two...

Carolyn Sue (Corman)  Davis

Carolyn Sue (Corman) Davis

Aug 27, 2024

Carolyn Sue Corman Davis, age 73, of Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

She was born October 1, 1950, in Lexington, and was a daughter of the late Nute Corman and Carolyn Steele Corman.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and...

Larry Scott "Scotty" Whitt

Larry Scott "Scotty" Whitt

Aug 24, 2024

Larry Scott "Scotty" Whitt, age 72, of West Liberty, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

He was born June 16, 1952, in Morgan County, and was the son of the late Bernard M. Whitt and Alberta Law Whitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister,...

Bonnie Lou Sloan

Bonnie Lou Sloan

Aug 23, 2024

Bonnie Lou Sloan, age 70, a Park Hills resident in Morehead for more than 30 years, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson.

Born October 28, 1953, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Sloan and Verneda Brown Sloan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

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