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Emeral "Dean" Hall

Emeral "Dean" Hall

Jun 16, 2024

Emeral "Dean" Hall, age 63, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1960, to Charles Emeral and Julius Jean Blevins Hall.

Dean was a skilled and dedicated mechanic who retired from Frenchburg Tire after 25 years....

Danica "Donna" (Wescott)  Stamper

Danica "Donna" (Wescott) Stamper

Jun 15, 2024

Danica "Donna" Wescott Stamper, age 69, of Old River Road, Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the U.K. Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington.

Born January 6, 1955, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Virgil Tea Wescott and Lillian Madeline Sorrell Wescott. In addition to her parents, she was...

Kayla Faye (Gulley)  Justice

Kayla Faye (Gulley) Justice

Jun 13, 2024

Kayla Faye Gulley Justice, age 33, of Augusta, Kentucky, a Fleming County native, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born May 21, 1991, in Aberdeen, Ohio, Kayla is the daughter of Sandra Kay Weaver Gulley of Alexandria, Kentucky, and the late Terry Dale...

Marvin "Bill" William Hinken

Marvin "Bill" William Hinken

Jun 12, 2024

Marvin William "Bill" Hinken, age 83, of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his residence.

Born October 5, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Frank Hinken and Margaret Pitz Hinken.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Dana.

He is survived by...

Charles Douglas Mcbrayer

Charles Douglas Mcbrayer

Jun 11, 2024

Charles Douglas "Doug" McBrayer, age 79, of State Highway 174, Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born July 21, 1944, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Harvey E. McBrayer and Anna Margaret Perkins McBrayer. In addition to his parents, he...

Greta Bo (Lewis)  Bennett

Greta Bo (Lewis) Bennett

Jun 10, 2024

Greta Bo Lewis Bennett, age 85, of Wells Lane, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born August 3, 1938, in Morehead, a daughter of the late Emory "Wayne" Lewis and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Lewis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Steven Darrell Martin

Steven Darrell Martin

Jun 10, 2024

In loving memory of Steven Darrell Martin, age 65, of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Steve was born on November 21, 1958, in Mt. Sterling, to the late Joshua Turner Martin and Callie Martin. Steve was a hardworking individual and dedicated owner of Martin Home Improvements for 32...

James "Jim" L. Brown, Sr.

James "Jim" L. Brown, Sr.

Jun 9, 2024

James "Jim" L. Brown Sr., age 81 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born to the late Ernest and Mildred Brown on March 9, 1943, in Lexington, KY. Jim was originally from Morehead, Kentucky, where he graduated from Rowan County Senior High School in 1961.

In 1964, Jim began his law enforcement career...

Barbara Jean (Elam)  Hall

Barbara Jean (Elam) Hall

Jun 9, 2024

Barbara Jean Elam Hall, 79, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her daughter's residence.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Sarah Wilson Elam; maternal grandparents, Ruben and Sabrina Sparks Thomas; her parents, Elvis and Ruby Thomas Elam; an infant baby; and one stepson, Gene Russell "Rusty" Hall....

Ruby Jewel (Middleton)  Helton

Ruby Jewel (Middleton) Helton

Jun 9, 2024

Ruby Jewel Helton, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 5, 1953, in Carter County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Harve Lennis Middleton and Vici Zelma Barker Middleton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter,...

Terry Mckenzie

Terry Mckenzie

Jun 9, 2024

William Terry McKenzie, age 79, of Delta Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky, from complications from pneumonia.

Terry was born January 6, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Haskell Burl McKenzie and Pauline McKinney McKenzie. in addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Michelle Adair (Frey)  Easton

Michelle Adair (Frey) Easton

Jun 5, 2024

Michelle Adair Frey Easton, age 78, of Heritage Place, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her residence.

Born February 2, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Betty Frey Krug, and was raised by her late maternal grandmother Mimi Frey.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Eugene...

Jimmy Ellis Dehart

Jimmy Ellis Dehart

Jun 4, 2024

Jimmy Ellis Dehart, age 72, of Rodburn Hollow, Morehead, passed away June 4, 2024, at his apartment.

Born November 9, 1951, in Morehead, Jimmy was the son of the late Lloyd Ellis Dehart and Beulah Mae Butler Dehart Caudill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Debra Skaggs of Florida, and...

Geraldine (Ferrell)  Allen Jones

Geraldine (Ferrell) Allen Jones

Jun 2, 2024

Geraldine Ferrell Allen Jones, age 89, of Salt Lick, formerly of Morehead, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 23, 1935, in Menifee County, she was a daughter of the late Allen Ferrell and Alta Spencer Ferrell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Marvin A Kidd

Marvin A Kidd

Jun 2, 2024

Marvin A. Kidd, age 92, of Seas Branch Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born November 16, 1931, at his parents' home on Seas Branch to the late Lee Kidd and Daisy Rice Kidd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jeffery Alen Plank

Jeffery Alen Plank

Jun 1, 2024

Jeffery Alen Plank, age 62, of Hawkinsville, Georgia, passed Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home in Wallingford.

Born February 24, 1962, in Warner Robins, Georgia, he was a son of the late Homer Lee Plank and Dovie Basford Plank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Plank in 2013....

Barbara Jean (Reynolds)  Romans

Barbara Jean (Reynolds) Romans

Jun 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Reynolds Romans, age 66, of Fraley Road, Salt Lick, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Born January 18, 1958, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Tott Reynolds and Betty Jean Pelfrey Reynolds.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her...

Travis William Cantrell

Travis William Cantrell

May 31, 2024

Travis William Cantrell, age 33, of Old 801 North, Morehead, was born August 22, 1990, in Morehead, and passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence.

He is survived by his mother, Teresa Riley Kissick and stepfather Gary Kissick of Morehead; his stepmother, Daisy Cantrell of West Liberty; two half-sisters, Cindy Lawson of Morehead and Savannah...

Ruth Irene (Quesinberry)  Brown

Ruth Irene (Quesinberry) Brown

May 31, 2024

Ruth Irene Quesinberry Brown, age 98, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her residence.

She was born May 31, 1926, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of Asa Richard Quesinberry and Clela Cooper Quesinberry.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Brown in 2002; an infant...

Ethel Riley

Ethel Riley

May 30, 2024

Ethel Riley, age 74, of Morehead, formerly of Jackson, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 19, 1949, in Jackson, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Hargis and Ruby Jackson.

She is survived by a cousin, Elvira Deaton of Jackson and other extended family.

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