Bernie Lee Eplin
Aug 10, 2024
Bernie Lee Eplin, age 51, of Wellington, Kentucky, was born January 28, 1973, in Pikeville, Kentucky, and went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2024, at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his father, Buster Lee Eplin; his paternal grandparents, Becky and Dan Eplin; and his maternal grandparents,...
Donna Jean (Pruitt) Call
Aug 9, 2024
Donna Jean Pruitt Call, age 66, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, KY, went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2024, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY as she heard these words: "Well done, good and faithful servant." Donna was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to many.
Born February 24,...
Donald Ray Porter
Aug 9, 2024
Donald Ray Porter, age 67, of Airport Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at his residence.
Born February 3, 1957, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Burl Porter and Eunadale Whitt Porter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Porter and Tommy Porter, and...
Nathan Ray Peyton
Aug 6, 2024
Nathan Ray Peyton, age 84, of Peyton Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Windsor Care Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Mt. Sterling.
Born September 15, 1939, in North Vernon, Indiana, he was the son of the late James Perry Peyton and Clora Frances Peyton. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Valerie Ann (Porter) Malone
Aug 4, 2024
Valerie Ann Porter Malone, age 53, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.
Valerie was born October 27, 1970, in Morehead, the daughter of Roger and Rita McManus Porter of Morehead.
In addition to her parents, Valerie is survived by her husband, Derek L. Malone, whom she wed...
Lawrence Earl Shephard
Aug 3, 2024
Lawrence Earl Shephard, age 77, of Morehead, Kentucky, a Massachusetts native, passed away August 3, 2024, at his home.
He was born February 27, 1947, in North Adams, Massachusetts, a son of the late George and Virginia Elmer Shephard.
Larry is survived by his brother, Ronald Shephard and wife Doreen, and his sister, Nancy Shephard,...
Wilma Louise (Webb) Stevens
Aug 3, 2024
Wilma Louise Webb Stevens, age 65, of US 60 East, Morehead, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.
She was born June 1, 1959, in Olive Hill, and was the daughter of the late Ruben Webb and Laura Inez Gilliam Webb.
Wilma is survived by her husband of 44...
Robert "Bob" Matthew Salmons
Aug 1, 2024
Robert Matthew "Bob" Salmons, age 73, of Tippet Avenue, Morehead, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his residence.
Bob was born November 24, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Boone Salmons and Winona Adkins Salmons Bradley. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Luther James "L.J." Salmons and Lee...
Helen Virginia (Beard) Francis
Jul 31, 2024
Helen Virginia Beard Francis, age 89, of Morehead, formerly of Pike County, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Flemingsburg.
She was born October 20, 1934, in Coburn, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Orbin Beard and Mary Taylor Beard. In addition to her parents, she was...
Ronald Lee Fiel
Jul 27, 2024
Ronald Lee Fiel, 88, of Morehead, KY, passed away July 27, 2024, after a full life and a long struggle with cancer.
Ron was born December 3, 1935, to Alex and Ruby Fiel of Woodward, OK. Their family was struck by tragedy in 1947 when Woodward was devastated by an F5 tornado outbreak which destroyed their home...
Ralph Edward Shoaf
Jul 26, 2024
Ralph Edward Shoaf, age 66, of Morehead, World's Best Papaw and answering-all-the-Jeopardy-questions-correctly extraordinaire, was born November 19, 1957, in Corbin, Kentucky, and passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the U. K. Chandler Hospital in Lexington. A retired Major in the United States Army Infantry, Ralph spent 17 1/2 years serving our country. He loved to share about...
Tony Kegley
Jul 24, 2024
Tony Kegley, age 68, of Morgan County, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
Born March 28, 1956, in Rowan County, Tony was the son of the late Chester D. Kegley and Geneva Winkleman Nolan. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Lawrence...
Dixie Lee (Fearin) Smoot
Jul 24, 2024
Dixie Lee Fearin Smoot, age 81, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Ridgeway Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Owingsville with her guardian angel sister Patricia by her side.
She was born April 2, 1943, in Lewis County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Raymond Ezra Fearin and Mildred Hamm Fearin. In addition...
Terry Allen Winkle
Jul 23, 2024
Terry Allen Winkle, age 75, of Morehead, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at VA Medical Center in Lexington.
Born November 19, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, Terry was a son of the late Nina Ruth Barker Whitt and Ed Winkle. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Hastings Doepke, Sr.
Jul 21, 2024
Dr. Robert "Bob" Hastings Doepke, Sr., age 78, of Morehead, Kentucky, a retired St. Claire Medical Center physician, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence.
Born November 5, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Clarence Rudolph Doepke and Elsie Hastings Doepke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Uwe Werner Wilfried Giese
Jul 20, 2024
Uwe Werner Wilfried Giese, 95, was born in Hamburg, Germany, on May 6, 1929, to Paul Giese and Wilma Fuchs Giese and died in Morehead, Kentucky, on July 20, 2024.
He is survived by Ute Giese, his wife of 73 years, seven sons and two daughters and their spouses, 19 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one sister, Maleen...
Sue Ann (Curtis) Brown
Jul 20, 2024
Sue Ann Curtis Brown, age 78, of Mynhier Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her residence.
Born June 23, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert Curtis and Mary Lynn Reedy Curtis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Willis Brown, Jr....
Kenneth Larry Charles
Jul 19, 2024
Kenneth Larry Charles, 78, of Morehead, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.
Born February 9, 1946, in Phelps, KY, Larry was the son of the late Vincent and Juanita Miller Charles. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth "Buddy" Charles; a...
Frances Marie (Gearheart) Conn
Jul 17, 2024
Frances Marie Gearheart Conn, age 74, of Pleasant Valley, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.
Born February 21, 1950, in Rowan County, Frances was a daughter of the late Floyd Gearheart and Waneda Collins Gearheart. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Gearheart and...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann (Hall) Slone
Jul 14, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Hall Slone, age 66, of Salt Lick, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at UK Saint Claire in Morehead.
Born January 9, 1958, in Fairborn, Ohio, Debbie was a daughter of the late Willie Hall and Cornelia Thornsberry Hall. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Rondall Hall.
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