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Timothy Wayne Holbrook

Timothy Wayne Holbrook

Jun 19, 2023

Timothy Wayne Holbrook, 50, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born August 3, 1972, in Fayette County, Kentucky, he is the son of Audrey Mabry Holbrook of Morehead and the late Ernest Holbrook.

Tim is survived by his loving husband Tony Netherly of Morehead along...

Viola Mae (Wescott)  Goodman

Viola Mae (Wescott) Goodman

Jun 19, 2023

Viola Mae Wescott Goodman, age 79, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 24, 1944, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lela Lykins Wescott.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46...

James "Jim" Nelson Smith, Sr.

James "Jim" Nelson Smith, Sr.

Jun 17, 2023

James "Jim" Nelson Smith, Sr., age 74, of Open Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence.

Born March 18, 1949, in Morehead, he was the son of the late John Edward and Juanita Stewart Smith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed Smith and Gene...

Mike Back

Mike Back

Jun 16, 2023

Mike Back, age 63, of Pamela Drive, Mt. Sterling, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Joseph East, in Lexington following an extended illness.

Born March 24, 1960, he was the son of the late J. K. Back and Alice Howard Back.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Michael Fugate, and...

Anthony Cole Ruth

Anthony Cole Ruth

Jun 15, 2023

Anthony Cole Ruth, age 32, of Fraley Drive, Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence.

Born August 11, 1990, in Morehead, Cole is the son of Stephanie Kidd Ruth of Morehead and the late Anthony Duane Ruth.

In addition to his mother, Cole is survived by his maternal grandparents, Billy and Marilyn...

Porter "Junior" J. Nickell

Porter "Junior" J. Nickell

Jun 15, 2023

Porter J. Nickell, also known as "Junior," age 82, of Morehead Road, Wallingford, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his residence.

Born May 21, 1941, in Middletown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Otis and Myrtle Stephens Nickell.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rondell Nickell and William "Bill"...

Eckron T. Kegley

Eckron T. Kegley

Jun 13, 2023

Eckron T. Kegley, 88, Marion, passed away peacefully at home at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, and received his eternal reward. He was born in Morehead, Kentucky, on Monday, October 1, 1934, to Thomas Kegley and Rebecca (Wagner) Kegley Cox.

Eckron worked at General Motors in Marion, where he was a forklift driver for 30...

Donald E. "Don" Litton

Donald E. "Don" Litton

Jun 12, 2023

Donald E. "Don" Litton, age 85, of Litton Road, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 7, 1938, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Lukie Woodrow Litton and Nada M. Roberts Litton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

David Gordon Baird

David Gordon Baird

Jun 11, 2023

David Gordon Baird, age 67, of Moores Ferry Road, Salt Lick, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 21, 1955, in Prince George County, Virginia, and was the son of the late Gordon and Ruby Lamm Baird.

David is survived by his wife of 49 years, Angela Sawyer Baird;...

Rev. Max Molihan

Rev. Max Molihan

Jun 10, 2023

Rev. Max Molihan, age 83, of Homestead Drive, Stanton, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born March 5, 1940, in McArthur, Ohio, to Olis Molihan and Florence Napper Molihan Blackford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Jimmy Christian

Jimmy Christian

Jun 9, 2023

Jimmy Christian, age 90, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. He was born December 22, 1932, and was the son of the late Herbert and Mamie Sturgill Christian.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pauline Christian on March 27, 2023; his sisters Marie Gulley (Fred)...

William Anthony "Tony" Roe

William Anthony "Tony" Roe

Jun 8, 2023

William Anthony "Tony" Roe, age 50, of Brineger Road, Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away June 8, 2023, at his residence.

Born July 23, 1972, in Morehead, Kentucky, he is the son of Doreen Cox Roe of Glasgow, West Virginia, and Carl Edward Roe, who preceded him in death.

In addition to his mother, Tony is...

Paul Edward Mckenzie

Paul Edward Mckenzie

Jun 8, 2023

Paul Edward McKenzie, age 96, of Hardin Road, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his residence.

Born July 6, 1926, at Cogswell, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late John Holley McKenzie and Flora Estelle Jones McKenzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Shirley May (Enochs)  Riley

Shirley May (Enochs) Riley

Jun 8, 2023

Shirley May Enochs Riley, age 75, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born March 19, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late J. C. and Clora Dobbs Enochs. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Norman Riley; two brothers, Charles J. Enochs...

Joyce Ellen (Black)  Caskey

Joyce Ellen (Black) Caskey

Jun 7, 2023

Joyce Ellen Black Caskey, age 79, of East Cardinal Lane, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her residence.

Born April 5, 1944, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Berlin Black and Garnette Opal Lambert Black. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Shirlene Black, Edith Mabry, and...

J C Jolley

J C Jolley

Jun 6, 2023

J C Jolley, age 88, of Lori Lane, Clearfield, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his residence.

Born January 29, 1935, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Harrison Jolley and Iretta Earlywine Jolley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Hall...

Phyllis (Curtis)  Black

Phyllis (Curtis) Black

Jun 5, 2023

Phyllis Curtis Black, age 74, of Daffy Duck Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born August 23, 1948, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Lena Fay Curtis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Curtis; one sister,...

Beulah Evelyn (Rogers)  Manley

Beulah Evelyn (Rogers) Manley

Jun 2, 2023

Beulah Evelyn Rogers Manley, age 95, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling after a brief illness.

She was born on March 17, 1928, in Mt. Sterling, KY, to the late Charles F. and Isora Wills Rogers. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Anthony Wayne Blevins

Anthony Wayne Blevins

Jun 2, 2023

Anthony Wayne Blevins, age 64, of Grassy Lick Lane, Mt. Sterling, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Joseph Main in Lexington.

Born June 10, 1958, in Montgomery County, he is a son of Lilly Marlene McCarty Blevins of Mt. Sterling and the late Russell V. Blevins.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by...

Krista Morgan (Clark)  Cox

Krista Morgan (Clark) Cox

May 29, 2023

Krista Morgan Clark Cox, age 42, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, after a brief illness.

She was born July 17, 1980, in Lexington, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Ronnie Clark and Margaret Talley Clark Caudill. Besides her parents, she was...

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