Obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

Gisele King Gilbert, age 67, of Rosedale Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born December 16, 1955, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Arnold King and Talmage Skaggs King. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Loren Randell Gilbert,...

Jul 20, 2023

Charles Kenneth "Charlie" Stewart, age 29, of Morehead, formerly of Fleming County, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a work-related accident in Cincinnati.

Born February 10, 1994, in Morehead, Charlie is the son of Greg Stewart and wife Tonya of Ewing and Camberly Meadows Stewart of Owingsville.

In addition to...

Jul 19, 2023

Virgil Samuel "Red" Maggard, age 80, formerly of Carter County, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Life Care Center, in Morehead.

Born August 15, 1942, in Carter County, he was the son of the late Ercel and Beulah Lewis Maggard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ella Mae...

Jul 16, 2023

Kelly Dawn Stevens Leadingham, age 47, of Maher Drive, Morehead, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord along with her husband Anthony Scott Leadingham on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Born March 31, 1976, in Morehead, she is the daughter of Lester Estep and the late Robyn Lynn Bryant Hayes. Besides her mother, she was preceded in...

Jul 16, 2023

Anthony Scott Leadingham, age 46, of Maher Drive, Morehead, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord along with his wife Kelly Dawn Stevens Leadingham on July 16, 2023.

He was born September 16, 1976, in Ashland, a son of Velton Leadingham and the late Glenda Sue Carter Leadingham.  Besides his mother, he was preceded in death...

Jul 15, 2023

Kendell Lamont Taul, age 49, of Mt. Sterling was born September 13, 1973, in Mt. Sterling and departed this life July 15, 2023, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.

He graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1992 where he participated in various activities and was a member of the football team.  He earned a Bachelor...

Jul 13, 2023

Shirley Janice Marshall Jolly, age 70, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

Born September 21, 1952, in Flemingsburg, she was a daughter of the late Junior Marshall. and Alice Ann Tedder Marshall.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles...

Jul 13, 2023

Nathan Paul Jaynes, age 38, of Elliott County, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 26, 1984, in Morehead, and is the son of Carla Robin Winkleman of Elliott County and Charles Larry Jaynes, Jr. of Grayson.

Nathan is survived by two daughters, Trista Jaynes and Emily Jaynes, both...

Jul 12, 2023

Ronald William Mace, a beloved resident of Criqueside Drive in Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on July 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1961, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert Mace and Mary Faust Mace. Ronald is survived by the mother of his children, Pamela Sue Hammonds of Morehead, and their three children: son...

Jul 12, 2023

Walter Zane Dailey, age 68, of Mocabee Creek, Olive Hill, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born March 9, 1955, at home on Porter Creek in Carter County, and was a son of the late Daniel Dailey and Jesteen Lucy Rice Dailey.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 11, 2023

Monty W. "Shorty" Stidam, age 66, of KY 377, Vanceburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Southern Ohio Inpatient Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 23, 1957, in Lewis County, he was a son of the late Winston and Vivian Sparks Stidam. ...

Jul 10, 2023

James E. Addison, 62, of Morehead, and Grant County, KY, passed away at home on July 10, 2023.

He was born on July 16, 1960, to William Ragon and Clara Durbin Addison in Covington, KY.

He is survived by his wife, Stella Ellington Addison; stepsons, James Ellington and Tom Caseman; sons, James T. Addison of...

Jul 8, 2023

Billy "Joe" Eldridge, age 78, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead, passed peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 8, 2023, after an extended illness.

Born December 21, 1944, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Simon and Goldie Hicks Eldridge.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jul 7, 2023

Jason Christopher McVey, 51, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2023.

Jason was a devoted son to his mother, Judy McVey, Mt Sterling, KY, who cherished him dearly. Jason's love and respect for his mother knew no bounds. He always went above and beyond to ensure her happiness and well-being.

He is also survived by...

Jul 6, 2023

Burl Gene Barker, age 85, of KY 801 North, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, surrounded by his five loving children.

Gene was born at home up a holler in Waverly, Ohio, on July 17, 1937, the youngest of three sons of the late Audrey Fraley...

Jul 5, 2023

Mary Virginia Rettinger Maher, age 81, of Morehead, KY, passed away on July 5, 2023, following a sudden illness. Mary was born on January 14, 1942, in Ravenna, OH, and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She moved to Kentucky to be with the love of her life, husband Jim Maher. They shared over 22 perfect years together.

Jul 4, 2023

Barbara Annette Dale Wolfe, age 58, of Fyrl Street, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Barbara was born February 1, 1965, at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and is the daughter of Barbara Faye Conn Dale of Clearfield and the late John David Dale.  Besides her father, she was preceded...

Jul 4, 2023

Darold Rayburn Bailey Sr., age 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 4, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1941, to the late Bert Allen Bailey and Elizabeth Smith Bailey, in Haldeman, Kentucky.

Known to most as Ray, he was most known for his loving and giving...

Jul 3, 2023

Larry Whitt, age 67, of Morehead, passed away unexpectedly after a valiant fight while recovering from a long illness on July 3, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare with his devoted family by his side.

He was born August 3, 1955, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Florine Day Whitt.  In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 2, 2023

Margaret "Margie" Fields Pennington Davidson, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her home in Clearfield.

She was born November 12, 1930, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Willard Arthur Fields and Margaret Alene Black Fields.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...