Obituaries

Mar 27, 2026

Gary Lynn Cooper of Clay Lick Road, Morehead, KY, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2026, at his residence.  Born on September 10, 1962, in Rowan County, he was the son of Paul and Flossie Sparks Cooper.

Gary graduated from Rowan County High School in 1980 and was a self-employed construction contractor.  He enjoyed camping with family...

Mar 25, 2026

Christine "Chris" Lynn Henderson Thornsberry Tackett, age 58, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 18, 1967, in Norfolk, Virginia, she is the daughter of Frank A. Henderson and Janice Nicoli Henderson of Morehead.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving and...

Mar 24, 2026

Linden Gilbert Trent, age 74, of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead following a brief illness.

Born September 23, 1951, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Cebert Trent and Cordie Arnold Trent Snipes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Mar 22, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Willie Lee Hurt of Morehead, KY on March 22, 2026, due to complications from a stroke at the age of 89. He also fought a courageous battle against dementia during his last bit of time here on earth. His wife Patricia was at his bedside holding his hand as...

Mar 22, 2026

Charles Franklin Prewitt, age 88, of Flag Branch Road, Hillsboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born September 22, 1937, in Elliott County, he was a son of the late Vincel Prewitt and Hazel Lewis Prewitt. In addition to his parents, he was...

Mar 22, 2026

Bertha Mae Metz Dyer, age 78, of Hope Means Road, Means, Kentucky, formerly of Jeffersonville, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born June 5, 1947, in Calhoun County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Vear Metz and Mabel Mae Louk Metz. In addition to her parents, she...

Mar 19, 2026

Mary Mills Littleton, age 81, of Seaford Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born September 7, 1944, in Oneida, Clay County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Kelly Mills and Edna Gilliam Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mar 19, 2026

Anthony "Butch" Edward Barnette, age 73, of Weaver Ridge, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington.

Born October 9, 1952, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Hubert Clinton Barnette and Judith Ann Hojara. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...

Mar 19, 2026

Harold Clell Fannin, age 79, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born November 18, 1946, in Elliott County, he was a son of the late Ernest Clell Fannin and Nancy Jane Simmons Fannin. In addition to his parents, Harold was...

Mar 16, 2026

Audrey Staton, Sr., age 89, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Monday, March 16, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead following a long and brave battle with dementia.

Audrey was born March 16, 1937, in Menifee County, Kentucky, to the late Albert Lafayette Staton and Ida Lotta Sorell Staton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Mar 15, 2026

Nancy Ellen Shephard, age 75, of the Life Care Center, Morehead, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born December 1, 1950, in North Adams, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late George Shephard and Virginia Elmer Shephard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters,...

Mar 13, 2026

Glen Nelson Robinson, age 70, of Hay Drive, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 16, 1955, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Eddie Nelson Robinson and Peggy Hurst Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Mar 11, 2026

David Carr Fogle, age 68, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center Hospital. A man of quick wit and deep loyalty, David was a beloved husband, brother, and friend who left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

Born to the late Francis Gordon Fogle and Helen...

Mar 11, 2026

Bonnie T. Wood, age 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Born April 14, 1944, in Elliottville, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Sybrina Sparks Thomas. In addition to her beloved parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, John Carl Thomas, Emma Lee Smith, Edith Chadwell, Ruby Elam,...

Mar 9, 2026

Charlotte Alfrey Raines, 84, of Goshen, Ohio, widow of Clyde Raines, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born November 3, 1941, on Beaver Creek in Frenchburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Harvard Clay Alfrey and Mildred Robinson Alfrey. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2026

Lawrence Thomas Caudill, 72, of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Born in Rowan County, Kentucky, on August 22, 1953, Lawrence was the beloved son of the late Greenberry and Carrie Plank Caudill.

Lawrence loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, watching sports, Westerns, and the...

Mar 7, 2026

Charles "Chuck" Douglas Cooper, age 72, of Latimer Heights, Danville, formerly of Morehead, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

Born February 14, 1954, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Douglas Johnson Cooper and Laura Jane Kinder Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Mar 4, 2026

George Cecil Harris, age 84, of Turkey Creek Lane, Winchester, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.

Born September 29, 1941, in Paintsville, he was a son of the late Oscar Warren Harris and Carrie Virginia Cecil Harris. In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 3, 2026

Bonnie Sue Jones Wagoner Denton, age 73, of Jones Ridge, Clearfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 6, 1953, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Jones and Virgie Perkins Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Mar 1, 2026

Teresa Ann White Padgett, age 63, of Open Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 17, 1962, in Rowan County, Teresa is the daughter of Lonnie Edward "Eddie" White and Carol Ann Mabry White of Morehead.

In addition to her parents, she is survived...