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Jason Brian Justice

Jason Brian Justice

Oct 16, 2023

Jason Brian Justice, age 45, of Morehead, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington after a sudden illness.

He was born March 22, 1978, in Morehead, and is the son of Johnnie Justice and Loretta Williams Justice of Clearfield.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son,...

Ollie "Ottie" (Buckler)  Day Planck

Ollie "Ottie" (Buckler) Day Planck

Oct 16, 2023

Ollie "Ottie" Buckler Day Planck, age 94, of Cumberland Drive, Morehead, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at St. Clarie HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born February 14, 1929, at East Fork, in Bath County, and was the daughter of the late Cleve Buckler and Nara Ellis Buckler.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

James Buford Crager

James Buford Crager

Oct 11, 2023

James Buford Crager of Georgetown, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  Buford was born to Marrietta and James Woodrow Crager in Floyd County, Kentucky, on March 7, 1940.  After graduating from Prestonsburg High, he attended Morehead State College (1956-1961) where he was captain of the football team and was elected President of the Student Government.  In 1961, the...

Robert Ray "Bob" Horning

Robert Ray "Bob" Horning

Oct 11, 2023

Robert Ray "Bob" Horning, age 92, of Doodle Lane, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence.

He was born April 3, 1931, in Grayling, Michigan, the son of the late Oscar and Ethel Horning.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Jean Wagoner Horning on September 8, 2017.

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Christopher Mark "Chris" Skaggs

Christopher Mark "Chris" Skaggs

Oct 2, 2023

Christopher Mark Skaggs, age 44, of Clearfield, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born December 30, 1978, Morehead, a son of the late Berman Skaggs and Betty Faye Binion Skaggs.  Besides his parents, he was also preceded in...

William "Billy" Glennis Lowe

William "Billy" Glennis Lowe

Oct 2, 2023

William Glennis "Billy" Lowe, age 86, of State Highway 174, Olive Hill, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

He was born December 2, 1936, to the late Cecil Lowe and Dixie McDaniel Lowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Loretta Marshall Lowe in...

Tessa (Peyton)  Smith

Tessa (Peyton) Smith

Oct 1, 2023

Tessa Peyton Smith, age 31, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her residence.

She was born May 31, 1992, in West Liberty, and was the daughter of the late Sheila Lynn Peyton.  Besides her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Matthew "Jim" Smith on May 4, 2018, and maternal grandfather,...

Kevin Bryan Estep

Kevin Bryan Estep

Sep 30, 2023

Kevin Bryan Estep, age 50, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his residence.

Born June 9, 1973, in Lansing, Michigan, Kevin is survived by his mother, Lois Estep Maher and husband Don of Morehead. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Lee Estep; one brother, Devin Estep; maternal grandparents, Burnest...

Vonnie Hunt Polley

Vonnie Hunt Polley

Sep 26, 2023

Vonnie Hunt Polley passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, in Morehead, after a long illness. She was surrounded by the love of her family and will be deeply missed.

Harriett LaVonne Hunt was born at Hayswood Hospital in Maysville on July 8, 1949, to Betty & Harold Hunt, Sr., and was always known as Vonnie by...

Jackquelene "Jackie" (Puckett)  Howard

Jackquelene "Jackie" (Puckett) Howard

Sep 21, 2023

Jackquelene "Jackie" Puckett Howard, age 74, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born March 22, 1949, in Morehead, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Frank Puckett and Monnie Bell Sparks Puckett.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson: Ronald...

Sterling Briggs Crouch

Sterling Briggs Crouch

Sep 20, 2023

Sterling Briggs Crouch, beloved five-day-old son of Ethan A. Crouch and Kyla Frankenberry Crouch of West Liberty, Kentucky, was born September 15, 2023, and went to be with Jesus on September 20, 2023, at KY Children's Hospital in Lexington.

In addition to his parents, he will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Raylan Dean Crouch, and his...

Tab Allen Howard

Tab Allen Howard

Sep 19, 2023

Tab Allen Howard, 66, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2023.

Born September 17, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of James Kenneth Howard of Tucson, AZ and Jean Donahue of Morehead, KY.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol...

Dennis Logan Watson

Dennis Logan Watson

Sep 18, 2023

Dennis Logan Watson, age 43, of Lodge Hall Hollow, Olive Hill, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at his residence.

Born June 18, 1980, Rowan County, he was the son of the late Charles Maddix and Barbara Watson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lisa Watson, and one brother, Adam...

Steve Ward

Steve Ward

Sep 18, 2023

Steve Ward, age 79, of Shadelawn Drive, Mt. Sterling, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

He was born October 19, 1943, in Morgan County, a son of the late Wilbur and Ressie Walters Ward.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Hedges.

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Morton Dempsey Campbell

Morton Dempsey Campbell

Sep 17, 2023

Morton Dempsey Campbell, age 71, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home.

Born January 7, 1952, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Morton Campbell and Isabelle Banks Campbell Banks.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Mortina Campbell, and one brother,...

Vincent  "Vince" John Maggio

Vincent "Vince" John Maggio

Sep 16, 2023

Vincent "Vince" John Maggio, age 64, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023.

He was born in Parsippany, New Jersey, on December 28, 1958, to the late Benedict Maggio and Gloria Cannozarro Maggio.

Vince is survived by his wife, Angie Caudill Maggio; a stepdaughter, Amber Staton (Toby Bowling) of Morehead; two brothers, Anthony...

Robert Lee Hamm

Robert Lee Hamm

Sep 13, 2023

Robert Lee Hamm, age 52, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Born May 7, 1971, in Fleming County, Robert is the son of Robert Allen Hamm and Judy Ann Bowles Hamm of Wallingford.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Corey Robert Hamm and Cassie of Morehead...

John D Ramey, Jr.

John D Ramey, Jr.

Sep 12, 2023

John D. Ramey, Jr., age 59, of Independence, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was born September 8, 1964, in Miami, Florida, and was a son of the late John D. Ramey, Sr. and Barbara Anne Reed Ramey.   Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his dear...

Charles "Ed" Edward Adkins

Charles "Ed" Edward Adkins

Sep 12, 2023

Charles Edward "Ed" Adkins, age 79, of Kegley Ridge, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Born August 5, 1944, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lilly Trent Adkins.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Troy Adkins and Kenny...

Joyce Ann (Fultz)  Clay

Joyce Ann (Fultz) Clay

Sep 10, 2023

Joyce Ann Fultz Clay, age 73, of Linden Road, Ashland, Kentucky, formerly of Little Perry Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at her residence.

Born September 11, 1949, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Edith Clark Fultz.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl...

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