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Judy Carl Pennington

Judy Carl Pennington

Aug 7, 2026

Judy Carl Pennington, age 77, of Morehead, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead surrounded by her family.

Judy was born February 24, 1949, at Sharpsburg in Bath County to Ollie “Ottie” Buckler Day Planck and Carl McQuithy.

She was preceded in death by her stepdad, Lee Roy Day, on November 16, 1986, and her...

Byron "Butch" Lyons

Byron "Butch" Lyons

Aug 6, 2026

Byron “Butch” Lyons, age 74, of Corbin, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born February 24, 1952, in Henry County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Clyde Elwood Lyons and Edna Juanita Thomas Lyons.

Butch is survived by his two children, Allie Jane Lyons of Lexington and Marshall Scott Lyons (Tami) of Louisville, his brother, Kennie...

Daniel Lyle Brewer

Daniel Lyle Brewer

Aug 5, 2026

Daniel Lyle Brewer, age 83, of Morehead, husband of Linda Johnson Brewer, died August 5, 2026, at UK HealthCare in Morehead.

Dan was born March 24, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Emery and Audrey Whitney Brewer. In addition to his wife Linda, survivors include sons John Brewer of Allen Texas and Paul Brewer of Newark, Delaware; grandchildren Nicole,...

Harold Dean Sorrell

Harold Dean Sorrell

Aug 5, 2026

Harold Dean Sorrell, 74, of Ringos Mills Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

Born November 19, 1951, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of Noel Preston Sorrell and Barbara Ann Denton Sorrell, who preceded him in death.

Harold is survived by his devoted wife, Kathy Lauderman Sorrell, whom he married on...

Helen "Susie" Ruth Wright Stevens

Helen "Susie" Ruth Wright Stevens

Aug 4, 2026

Helen “Susie” Ruth Wright Stevens, age 73, of US 60 East, Morehead, KY, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones.

Born October 21, 1952, in Mt. Sterling, KY, she was the daughter of the late Ransome Wright and Meda Grace Conway Wright. In...

Susan Renee Snipes Armstrong

Susan Renee Snipes Armstrong

Aug 1, 2026

Susan Renee Snipes Armstrong, age 64, of KY Hwy 519, Morehead, KY, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 13, 1961, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Mary Marie Perkins Snipes. Her loving husband of 40 years, Daniel Preston Armstrong, preceded her in death on...

Dave Allen Sheffel

Dave Allen Sheffel

Jul 31, 2026

Dave Allen Sheffel, 89, of Morehead, Kentucky, husband of Brenda Swanson Sheffel, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at UK St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

Dave was born February 11, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Wayne Elwood Sheffel and Fern Readout Sheffel. Following his graduation from Faith Bible Academy in Camdenton, Missouri, he earned the Bachelor of Science...

Deloris Baldridge Jones

Deloris Baldridge Jones

Jul 29, 2026

Our mother, Deloris Baldridge Jones, died on July 29, 2026. A long-awaited reunion with her beloved husband, Waverly, had finally arrived. We revel in the celebration that followed.

So, we choose to celebrate with them. They would want you to join us. Another opportunity to celebrate the profound impact our parents had in our life and in so many others.

Our mother...

Jacquelyn Dorris Layne Sawaya

Jacquelyn Dorris Layne Sawaya

Jul 24, 2026

Jacquelyn Dorris Layne Sawaya, age 74, of Main Street, Salt Lick, KY, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Born July 8, 1952, in Grayson, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Jack Douglas Layne and Verna Mae Gilliam Layne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce...

Gaylon Lee Marshall

Gaylon Lee Marshall

Jul 23, 2026

Gaylon Lee Marshall, age 77, of Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, after an extended illness.

Born September 28, 1948, in Carter County, he was the son of the late Ercel Lee Marshall and Mary Irene Meade Marshall.

Gaylon is survived by his loving wife, Catherine May King Marshall; four stepchildren, Kenneth Ray Lehigh of Olive Hill, Wayne Eugene Lehigh...

Mary Ruth Marie Workman Burton

Mary Ruth Marie Workman Burton

Jul 22, 2026

Mary Ruth Marie Workman Burton, age 61, of Shelby, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at UK- St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky, with her son Brian “Yabo” by her side. Mary was born August 1, 1964, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late Walter Irvin Workman, Sr. and Mary Phyllis Frost Hubbard

Mary enjoyed collecting anything nautical,...

James Allen Ison

James Allen Ison

Jul 22, 2026

James Allen Ison, age 79, of Trent Ridge, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at his residence.

Born July 6, 1947, in Rowan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Archie Waldon Ison and Anna Katherine Cox Ison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Jessica Rachel LeForce

Jessica Rachel LeForce

Jul 21, 2026

Jessica Rachel McNeil LeForce, age 44, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

Born March 13, 1982, in Houston, Texas, Jessica is the daughter of Kenneth McNeil of Livingston, Texas, and Guyneth Hughes of Nashville, Tennessee.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons, Hunter Wilder (Kira) and...

Joyce Ann Maxon

Joyce Ann Maxon

Jul 21, 2026

Joyce Ann Gose Maxson, age 72, of N. Blair Street, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 23, 1953, in Bath County, Joyce was the daughter of the late George Gose and Ruby Purvis Gose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her long-time companion, Paul Sloan; three brothers,...

JC Spencer

JC Spencer

Jul 18, 2026

JC Spencer, age 92, of Morehead, passed away Saturday, July18, 2026, at U.K. St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 28, 1934, in Floyd County, he was the son of the late Russell and Daisy Moore Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Dalphene Spencer; step-mother, Ettie Spencer of Ohio;...

Vircle Edwin Trent

Vircle Edwin Trent

Jul 18, 2026

Vircle Edwin Trent, age 80, of US 60 East, Morehead, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born August 3, 1945, in Elliottville, KY, a son of the late Jason Trent and Susan Edith Matthews Trent. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Jordan Trent, who...

James Grant Roe, Jr.

James Grant Roe, Jr.

Jul 18, 2026

James Grant Roe, Jr., age 61, of Hwy 746, Wellington, KY, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home following a battle with cancer.

He was born March 11, 1965, in Campton, Kentucky, the son of the late James Grant Roe and Susan Hughes Prater. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Clarence Grant...

Ronald Virgil "Ronnie" Workman

Ronald Virgil "Ronnie" Workman

Jul 15, 2026

Ronald Virgil "Ronnie" Workman, age 81, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his granddaughter's home in Morehead.

Born January 14, 1945, in Ashland, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Virgil Workman and Christine Caudill Workman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Sonia Sanchez Reyna

Sonia Sanchez Reyna

Jul 14, 2026

Sonia Sanchez Reyna, age 77, of Wellington, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born July 9, 1949, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Carlos Sanchez and Joaquina DeJesus Sanchez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Ismael Rivera.

Sonia is survived by...

Mitchell John Junior Easley

Mitchell John Junior Easley

Jul 13, 2026

Mitchell John Junior Easley, precious infant son of Helen Easley and Gary Wade Ramsey of Morehead, was born June 24, 2026, in Lexington and was carried by the angels into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 14, 2026, at the Albert B. Chandler UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Though his time on earth was brief, Mitchell's life was a priceless...

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