Obituaries

Apr 30, 2023

David (Dave) Anthony Woessner, age 47, of James Way, Mt. Sterling, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his residence.

Born July 25, 1975, in Fremont, Ohio, he is the son of Catherine Ross Johnson and the late David Paul Woessner.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, James (April) Woessner...

Apr 30, 2023

Ivan Lee Reynolds, Jr., of Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away peacefully April 30, 2023. He was 93.

He was born February 25, 1930, to the late Ivan L. Reynolds and Hazel Jones Reynolds in Farmers, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Reynolds Burns, and a stepmother, Wrella Reynolds.  Ivan...

Apr 28, 2023

Joeynell Vaznelis Darnell, age 69, passed away unexpectantly at her home in Long Beach, California, on Friday, April 28, 2023. She has now been freed from the earthly bonds of suffering and gone home to be with God. She was a beloved granddaughter, daughter, sister, and mother.

Joeynell was born in Columbus, Ohio, on July 7, 1953....

Apr 28, 2023

Eleanora Trent McDaniels, age 82, of US Highway 60 West, Morehead, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Clarie HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born March 20, 1941, in Rowan County, and was the daughter of the late Phillip Trent and Ethel Matthews Trent. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 28, 2023

Pamela Gayle Martin, 63, wife of Alfred Martin, of Jeffersonville, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, with her family by her side.  She was born on July 5, 1959, to the late Roy Strange and Geneva Donathan Strange of Jeffersonville.

Pam was a 1977 graduate of Montgomery County High School.  She worked at Nancy Rae Grocery, Nestle,...

Apr 24, 2023

Everett Ray Bentley, age 73, of Morehead, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at St. Clarie HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 28, 1950, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Quiller and Lacie Vada Bentley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee Bentley and Earnest Bentley, and...

Apr 23, 2023

Marvin Clifton Adkins of Holt, Florida, was born April 1, 1963, and passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Fort Walton Destin Hospital.

Marvin was raised in Morehead, Kentucky, where he became very well-known as one of the best athletes around in his teenage years, especially football. He was always as strong as an ox and some...

Apr 19, 2023

Leota Quesinberry, age 91, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born January 9, 1932, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of Asa Richard Quesinberry and Clela Cooper Quesinberry.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar Quesinberry and Earl...

Apr 19, 2023

Kathy Caudill Caskey Eldridge, age 70, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Main in Lexington.

She was born June 12, 1952, in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Eugene Caudill and Ruth Manning Binion Caudill.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Doug Caudill.

Apr 18, 2023

Lefa Dell Poling Smith, age 71, of Kimberly Lane, Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at her residence after an extended illness.

Born September 16, 1951, in Wendall, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert Poling and Geneva Marie McCauley Poling.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy...

Apr 16, 2023

Eileen Elizabeth Rose Hamilton, age 76, of Story Branch Road, Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her residence.

Born September 2, 1946, Eileen was the daughter of the late Dr. Arnold Rose and Dr. Viola Vail Rose. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Rose and Donald Rose....

Apr 15, 2023

Michael Thomas Gray, age 65, of Roburn Hollow Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at his residence.

Born August 10, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Roger Gray and Carol Gray.

Michael is survived by one brother, James W. (Eulah) Gray of Morehead; one sister, Teresa   Gray...

Apr 15, 2023

Anna Lee Boyd Lewis, age 60, of Clearfield, lovingly known as "Bud," passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her residence.

Born September 24, 1962, in Rowan County, she is the daughter of Betty Jean Stidam Lumpkins (Roy) of Campton and the late James Buford "J.B." Boyd.  One sister, Sherry Lynn Boyd Terry, preceded her in death....

Apr 15, 2023

Amy Lynn Pettit, age 43, of KY Hwy 801 North, Morehead, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital after an extended illness.

Amy was born July 28, 1979, in Morehead, and is the daughter of Paul Pettit of Morehead and the late Vergie Mae Tackett Pettit, who preceded her in death on...

Apr 13, 2023

Danielle Adrianna` Nicole Perry, age 30, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 18, 1992, Morehead, and is the daughter of Angela Black of Morehead and Danny Adrian Perry and wife Libby of Bedford, Kentucky.

Besides her parents, she is survived by one daughter,...

Apr 11, 2023

Jacob Paul "Jake" Bowman, age 33, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born July 15, 1989, in Morehead, he is the son of Kimberly Morehouse Moore of Morehead and the late George Paul "Gip" Bowman II.

He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Morehouse Moore (Steve Kelsey)...

Apr 9, 2023

Dennis Edward "Eddie" DeHart, age 77, of US Hwy 60 East, Morehead, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with Cancer.

Born July 20, 1945, in Elliott County, he was the son of the late Jesse Lee DeHart and Nellie Mae Trent DeHart.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death...

Apr 7, 2023

Ramon Burnett Parrish, age 89, of Griffin, Georgia, formerly of Winchester, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023.

Born December 13, 1933, in Hopkins County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Roy Henry Parrish and Thelma Luta Lewis Parrish. His loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Phillips Parrish, preceded him in death on April 2, 2014....

Apr 5, 2023

Gloria Jean Rigsby, age 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Morehead on April 5, 2023.

She was born July 18, 1931, in Upper Glade, West Virginia, and was a daughter of the late Luther and Eva Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Rigsby; her...

Apr 5, 2023

Donald Haroldon "Fuzz" Wells, Jr., age 55, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his residence.

Born January 12, 1968, in Morehead, he is the son of Shirley Wells of Morehead and the late Donald "Don" Haroldon Wells, Sr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Donna "Dede" Kidwell...