Billy Junior Phillips
Feb 16, 2023
Billy Junior Phillips, age 81, of Ravenswood Drive, Clearfield, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Ridgeway Nursing Home in Owingsville.
Born May 6, 1941, in Plattsburg, Ohio, he was a son of the late Will Henry "Bill" Phillips and Julia Adkins Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Blanda...
Rex Allen Sparks
Feb 15, 2023
Rex Allen Sparks went home to Jesus on February 15, 2023, at age 66.
Rex passed away peacefully at his home in Stockton, Georgia. Always by his side was his beloved wife, Anita Lynn (Lawson)Sparks.
Rex was born on October 26, 1956, in West Liberty, Kentucky, to his parents Levi Jared Sparks Jr. and Detta...
Ruby Joyce (Esham) Vance
Feb 14, 2023
Ruby Joyce Esham Vance, age 79, of Wellington, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her residence after a brief illness.
Born November 23, 1943, in Lewis County, she was a daughter of the late Clay Cole Esham and Bessie Marie McCoy Esham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Evelyn Kay (Obney) Hatcher
Feb 13, 2023
Evelyn Kay Obney Hatcher, age 80, of McCullough Court, Morehead, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, at Ridgeway Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.
Born March 14, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Lee Obney and Quena Faye Dempsie Nesbitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Jerry Lee Mullen
Feb 12, 2023
Jerry Lee Mullen, age 75, of Salt Lick, formerly of Morehead, departed this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, February 12, 2023, with his family by his side.
Born January 25, 1948, in New Castle, Indiana, he was the son of Carl Richard Mullen and Lorraine "Dena" Wages Mullen. In addition to his parents, he was...
Mary Charles (Holbrook) Howard
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Charles Holbrook Howard, age 69, of Perkins Street, Morehead, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center.
Born August 8, 1953, in West Liberty, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Holbrook and Evelyn Adkins Holbrook. She was also preceded in death by...
Charlotte Leah (Drennan) Downing
Feb 10, 2023
Charlotte Leah Drennan Downing, age 85, of US 60 West, Olive Hill, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home,
Born November 7, 1937, at Eddyville, Kentucky, in Lyon County, she was the daughter of the late James Clay Drennan and Noel Ladd Drennan.
On September 11, 1955, she was united in marriage to...
Florrey Alice (Pugh) Charles
Feb 8, 2023
Florrey Alice Pugh Charles, age 82, of South Lick Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg.
Born May 14, 1940, in Fleming County, she was a daughter of the late George William Pugh and Onieda Frances Jefferson Pugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Bill Dave Stephens
Feb 8, 2023
Bill Dave Stephens, age 88, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sandy Hook.
Born September 28, 1934, in Ivel, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Bill and Bird Weddington Stephens. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters....
Patricia Jane (Leader) Farnell
Feb 7, 2023
Patricia Jane Leader Farnell, 84, passed away February 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Joseph Leader and Madeline Erdine Sechrist Leader, husband Aaron Hurst Farnell and sister Nancy Lee Leader Carmody. She is survived by Bob, Sandy, Karl, Lucy, Kirsten and Camilla Lindahl; by Mike, Kim, Erin and Megan Carmody; by several Southern in-laws...
Waverly Jones
Feb 5, 2023
Our dad, Waverly Jones, died the day prior to the next big celebration in our lives. His 80th birthday.
Another opportunity to celebrate the profound impact he continued to have on all who know and love him. Of his lasting, steadfast, and gracious presence in so many lives. Our dad loved a celebration.
So we...
Thomas Edward Hill
Feb 5, 2023
Thomas Edward Hill, husband of Gloria Lykins Hill, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born August 12, 1954, in Frankfort, Franklin County, KY, Tom was the son of the late Lewis Edward and Edwina Finneran Hill.
Tom was an extremely kind, generous, and brilliant man with a beaming smile and...
Stephen Gray Crain
Feb 4, 2023
Stephen Gray Crain, age 77, of Ellington Loop, Morehead, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord February 4, 2023, with his loved ones by his side at his daughter's home.
Born January 29, 1946, in Portland, Oregon, he was a son of the late CDR Leonard Herald Crain and Bessie Louise Smith Crain. In addition to...
Jennifer "Jenny" Sue Messer
Feb 4, 2023
Jennifer Sue "Jenny" Messer, age 42, of Cromer Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her residence.
She was born May 14, 1980, and is the daughter of Thomas A. Messer of Morehead and the late Dianna Sue Fultz Messer.
In addition to her father, Jenny is survived by four brothers, Timothy (Jamie)...
Willa "Billie" Scott (Mcclain) Alderman
Feb 3, 2023
Willa Scott "Billie" McClain Alderman, age 91, of Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, Kentucky, widow of Gabe Alderman, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, February 3, 2023.
Billie, as she was known by family and friends, was born June 4, 1931, in Hillsboro, Kentucky, to the late Byrom and Lucille Day Royse McClain....
Dewie E. Black
Feb 2, 2023
Dewie E. Black, 94, of Lawrenceville, GA, a native of Rowan County, passed away on February 2, 2023.
He was born on March 5, 1928, in Sharkey, Kentucky. Out of fourteen children, he was the last surviving child of Henry and Sallie (Choate) Black.
He is survived by his three children, Chuck (Lynn) Black, Ken...
Roger Lee Holbrook, Jr.
Feb 1, 2023
Roger Lee Holbrook, Jr., age 50, of CCC Trail, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at St. Joseph East in Lexington.
He was born July 2, 1972, in Rowan County, a son of Roger Lee Holbrook, Sr. and the late Bonnie Lou Haney Collins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one...
Charles Amos Whisman
Feb 1, 2023
Charles Amos Whisman, age 75, of Big Bend Locust Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the U.K. Medical Center Lexington.
Born May 8, 1947, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Woodrow Whisman and Doris Easton Early. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,...
Duane E. Burrows
Feb 1, 2023
Duane E. Burrows died peacefully at his home in Morehead at the age of 85 on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, after a six-year bout with prostate cancer. Born in Friendship, NY, on November 17, 1937, he was next to the youngest of seven brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Burrows, his father,...
Barbara Sue (Hamilton) Hamm Lawhorn
Jan 31, 2023
Barbara Hamm Lawhorn, age 77, of North Tolliver Road, Morehead, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born August 19, 1945, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Trace Brooks Hamilton and Rena Fraley Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers,...
