Obituaries

Mar 12, 2023

Frances Gayle Burton Johnson Slaughter, age 82, went to be with her Savior Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Abilene, TX where she resided. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals (400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351) with Pastor Jeff Fannin officiating.  Burial of her cremains will follow...

Mar 11, 2023

Randall David Fife, age 65, of Bluebank Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his residence.

Born August 4, 1957, in Martin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charles Fife and Nannie Canteberry Fife.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Randy is...

Mar 7, 2023

Victoria Gail Keeton Byers, age 52, of Brinegar Road, Olive Hill, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at her residence.

Born May 14, 1970, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Larry Junior Keeton and Darlene Sue Sloan Keeton.  she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jebidiah William Byers, who passed away...

Mar 6, 2023

Brinlee Tyler Gray, beloved daughter of Rheannon N. Smith Rison and Brandon T. Gray, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, joined the Heavenly Angels at birth on Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

In addition to her parents, Brinlee will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Oliver Scott Rison at home; paternal grandparents, Terry...

Mar 6, 2023

Jerry Lee Lewis, age 63, of Trent Ridge, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born October 4, 1959, in Rowan County, and was the son of the late Lenzie Allen Lewis and Hattie Marie Adkins Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Mar 5, 2023

Lansing Delano "Bub" Buckley III, age 24, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023.

He was born July 17, 1998, at Prestonsburg, Kentucky, in Floyd County, a son of Lansing Delano Buckley, Jr., and the late Shelia Lafferty Tussey.

"Bub" is survived by his father, Lansing Delano Buckley, Jr., and stepmother, Charlotte Greeson...

Mar 5, 2023

Brenda Jane Lowery Burton, age 74, of Hilltop Road, Ewing, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at St. Claire HeathCare in Morehead after a brief illness.

Born April 27, 1948, in Ft. Thomas, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Marvin Lowery and Laverne Doughty Lowery.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 2, 2023

Darrell Ray Slusher, age 66, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Born August 22, 1956, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Henry Slusher and Bertha Maynard Slusher.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Feb 28, 2023

Ina B. Terry, age 93, of North Tolliver Road, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born November 4, 1929, in Haldeman, a daughter of the late Isaac "Wig" Terry and Edith Horner Terry.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Terry; a...

Feb 24, 2023

Rev. James W. "Jimmy" Rose, age 99, of Morehead, formerly of Cynthiana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home.

He was born April 5, 1923, in Olive Hill, and was a son of the late Dr. James Madison Rose and Violette Oda Fultz Rose. In addition to his parents,...

Feb 22, 2023

Willie V. Estep, 80, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 22, 2023 in the emergency room of IUHealth Ball Memorial Hospital.

Born in Morehead, Kentucky on September 10, 1942, he was one of ten children born to Odell, Sr. and Thelma (Waltz) Estep and attended schools there.

Willie was a retired, faithful employee of General...

Feb 22, 2023

Nancy Lee Katchke Riley, age 65, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born August 22, 1957, in Winamac, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. and Dorothy Elizabe Katchke.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Philip Jimison....

Feb 22, 2023

Paul Steven Pennington, age 65, of Ashland, formerly of Sharkey, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2022, at the Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayson.

Born June 6, 1957, in Paris, Kentucky, Paul was the son of the late Ishmel Roscoe Pennington and Florine Riggs Pennington.

Paul is survived by one uncle, Willie L. Pennington...

Feb 22, 2023

James "Jimmy" Allen Beamon, age 43, of Brickyard Road, Morehead, was born March 23, 1979, in Morehead and passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare after a long battle with heath issues.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Angel Royse Beamon, whom he married August 18, 2001; two daughters and one son, Katelyn Marie...

Feb 20, 2023

Roy Ernest Rose, age 76, of Elliott County, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home, after a battle with heart disease.

Born March 4, 1946, in Elliott County, he was a son of the late Earnest William Rose and Grace Lyon Rose.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers,...

Feb 18, 2023

Jeffrey Travis Wells, age 28, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Born June 13, 1994, in Bartow, Florida, he is the beloved son of Jeff and Sherry Wells of Winter Haven, Florida; brother of Jaquelyn Chambers (Jessica) of Citra, Florida; and grandson of Elizabeth Trent (and...

Feb 18, 2023

Viola Kay Richardson, age 66, of Twin Oaks Road, Wellington, KY, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born March 9, 1956, in Sandy Hook and raised in Enterprise, KY, she was the daughter of Charlie Oliver and Eulah Smith Oliver.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph Parker, Jr., age 51, of Little Lane, Morehead, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 16, 1971, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Joseph Parker, Sr. and Mary Frances Little Parker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Andrew...

Feb 17, 2023

Lee Lipps, age 88, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare.

Born June 11, 1934, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Evert Conley Lipps and Frances Featherston Lipps. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Lipps.

Lee is survived by his wife...

Feb 17, 2023

Barry Dale Becraft, age 55, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed at his home on Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by his family after battling cancer. Barry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was born April 11, 1967, in Mt. Sterling, KY, and was the son of the late Paul Becraft and Melissa Carter...