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Jon Michael "Mike" Wright

Jon Michael "Mike" Wright

Apr 25, 2024

Jon Michael "Mike" Wright, age 47, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence in Greenville, South Carolina.

Born March 13, 1977, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he is the son of Mary Jane Stidom Hinton of Morehead and the late Randall Wright.

Mike spent his early years in Morehead before moving to Marianna, Florida....

Lt. Colonel James C. Lemaster

Lt. Colonel James C. Lemaster

Apr 25, 2024

Lt. Colonel James C. LeMaster passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Community VA Living Center in Lexington, Kentucky, after a long illness.

James was born on December 10, 1938, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late Oakley D. and Stella Mae Johnson LeMaster.

His family relocated to Logan, West Virginia, where...

Kimberly Ann Barker

Kimberly Ann Barker

Apr 23, 2024

Kimberly Ann Barker, age 61, of Eubanks, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.

Born June 11, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John Paul Barker and Joyce Marie Holland Barker.

She is survived by two brothers, Donald Paul Barker (Patricia) of...

Dolly (Fugate)  Forman

Dolly (Fugate) Forman

Apr 23, 2024

Ethel Bradley "Dolly" Fugate Forman, age 86, of Kentucky Highway 519, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness.

Born July 29, 1937, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Ottis Fugate and Zelda Blankenship Fugate Barber.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas...

Orvel B Mcreynolds

Orvel B Mcreynolds

Apr 22, 2024

Orvel B McReynolds passed peacefully April 22, 2024, at the age of 89 at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. Orvel McReynolds was born on March 25, 1935, in a small house outside of Folsomdale, Kentucky, to his parents, Irene Doris (Allock) McReynolds and Orvel Marvin McReynolds.  He worked the family farm with his father during his youth...

Ronnie Ray Caudill

Ronnie Ray Caudill

Apr 22, 2024

Ronnie Ray Caudill, age 60, of Nichols Branch, Clearfield, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home.

Born August 1, 1963, in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of the late Elwood R. Caudill and Katherine Basford Caudill.

Ronnie is survived by his son, Joshua Glen Caudill (Leslie) of Somerset; his longtime companion, Candy...

Janet Renee (Jones)  Johnson

Janet Renee (Jones) Johnson

Apr 19, 2024

Janet Renee Jones Johnson, age 58, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 13, 1966, in Morehead, Janet was the daughter of Nelson Buck Jones and Shelia Kay Hogge Jones. She was preceded in death by her beloved father,...

Brian Anthony Thompson

Brian Anthony Thompson

Apr 18, 2024

Brian Anthony Thompson, age 58, of Fort Pierce, Florida, formerly of Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his residence.

Born August 27, 1965, in Morehead, he is the son of Mary Jo Mynhier Thompson and the late Jack Thompson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Teresa Thompson...

Byrl Howard Russell

Byrl Howard Russell

Apr 18, 2024

Byrl Howard Russell, age 80, of Bearskin Hollow, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born December 27, 1943, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John Clarence and Anna Whisman Russell.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, David Russell, and six...

Billy Ray Conway

Billy Ray Conway

Apr 18, 2024

Billy Ray Conway, age 90, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born April 8, 1934, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Raymond Conway and Flora Story Conway.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda...

Debra Louise (Lambert)  Casper

Debra Louise (Lambert) Casper

Apr 18, 2024

Debra Louise Lambert Casper, age 68, of Clearfield, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Carter Nursing and Rehab Center in Grayson.

Born February 24, 1956, in Dearborn, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Wardson Steward Lambert, Sr., and Eleanore Louise Nauman Lambert.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Teresa Lynn (Dehart)  Riddle

Teresa Lynn (Dehart) Riddle

Apr 17, 2024

Teresa Lynn DeHart Riddle, age 56, of US Hwy 60 East, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, after an extended illness.

She was born October 26, 1967, in Wayne, Michigan, and was a daughter of the late Glennis Ray DeHart and Hattie A. Salmons Utterback.  Besides her parents, she was...

Kenneth O'Steen Howard

Kenneth O'Steen Howard

Apr 15, 2024

Kenneth O'Steen Howard passed away peacefully at his residence in Morehead, KY, on April 15, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1943, in Ocala, Florida, to Thomas Dewitt Howard and Rushia Mae Harper Howard and was of the Baptist faith.

Ken is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sarah Jane Plank Howard, and other members...

Wilma Jean (Fultz)  Glover

Wilma Jean (Fultz) Glover

Apr 14, 2024

Wilma Jean Fultz Glover, age 78, of Lafayette Drive, Morehead, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home.

Born September 27, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Roy Robert Fultz and Mildred Katherine Conley Fultz. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Paul Edward Glover on September...

Douglas Marvin Horsley

Douglas Marvin Horsley

Apr 13, 2024

Douglas Marvin Horsley, age 58, of Holly Lane Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the U.K. Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington.

Born August 15, 1965, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he is the son of Maxine Gilliam Horsley of Hillsboro and the late Howard Horsley. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a...

Joca Faye (Blevins)  Slone

Joca Faye (Blevins) Slone

Apr 13, 2024

Joca Faye Blevins Slone, age 83, of Olive Hill, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg.

She was born May 5, 1940, in Rowan County, and was a daughter of the late "W.O." Blevins and Lela Tackett Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Billy Wayne Jennings

Billy Wayne Jennings

Apr 12, 2024

Billy Wayne Jennings, age 49, of US 60 East, Morehead, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 25, 1974, in Morgan County, and is the son of Shirley Kidd Jennings of Morehead and the late Tilmon Jennings.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kristy...

Aubrey Salyer Kautz, Jr.

Aubrey Salyer Kautz, Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

Aubrey Salyer Kautz, Jr. of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 92.  Born October 12, 1931, he was the oldest son of the late Aubrey Salyer Kautz and Eula Jones Kautz.

He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of both children, Donna Jean Baldridge Kautz, who passed...

Genevia Audrey (Pendland)  Cameron

Genevia Audrey (Pendland) Cameron

Apr 4, 2024

Genevia Audrey Pendland Cameron, 88, of Kinder Branch, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

She was born December 27, 1935, in Triplett Creek, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late John D. Pendland and Violet Williams (Pendland).

Genny was a Veteran of the US Navy...

Richard Justice Bryant

Richard Justice Bryant

Apr 3, 2024

Richard Justice Bryant, age 71, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Morgan County ARH in West Liberty.

Born March 23, 1953, in Lexington, he was a son of the late Paul Justice Bryant and Doris Thomas Bryant.

He is survived by two children, Travis Bryant of Lexington and Terra Bryant Monroe of...

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