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Russell Junior Thacker

Russell Junior Thacker

Jan 6, 2023

Russell Junior Thacker, age 55, of Bull Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 8, 1967, in Pikeville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Tom Junior Thacker and Cenia Marie Slone Thacker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Ivan Click, Jr.

Ivan Click, Jr.

Jan 5, 2023

Ivan Click, Jr., age 66, of Bear Skin Spur, Morehead, formerly of Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, after an extended illness.

Born September 12, 1956, in Gary Indiana, he is the son of Ivan Click, Sr. of Morehead, and the late Grace Katherine Furmanski Click.

In addition to his father, Ivan is survived...

Elbert "Dick" Cletis Crawford

Elbert "Dick" Cletis Crawford

Jan 5, 2023

Elbert Cletis "Dick" Crawford, age 93, passed from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation in Flemingsburg.

Dick was born November 6, 1929, to the late Lloyd and Mag Adkins Crawford of Grange City.  He was the grandson of the late Roe and Arzanna Crawford and the late James and Martha...

Anna Pearl "Sally" (Adams)  Ginter

Anna Pearl "Sally" (Adams) Ginter

Jan 4, 2023

Anna Pearl "Sally" Adams Ginter, age 79, of U. S. 60 East, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 20, 1943, in Mason County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Adams and Nellie Francis Ratliff Adams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Donna Jo (Usleaman)  Beamon

Donna Jo (Usleaman) Beamon

Jan 4, 2023

Donna Jo Usleaman Beamon, age 75, of U.S. 60 West, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana.

She was born March 15, 1947, in Higginsport, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Sherman Thomas Usleaman and Katherine Mains Usleaman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

William "Bill" Conrad Fannin

William "Bill" Conrad Fannin

Jan 2, 2023

William Conrad "Bill" Fannin, age 80, of Pennington Flat Road, Morehead, local business owner and U.S. Navy veteran, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

He was born May 14, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a son of the late William Claude Fannin, Jr. and Ruby Lee Kegley Fannin.  In...

Arlie Roger Sagraves

Arlie Roger Sagraves

Jan 1, 2023

Arlie Roger Sagraves, age 84, of Ware Road, Paris, Kentucky, widower of Wanda Fay Sagraves, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Arlie was born August 10, 1938, in Carter County, Kentucky.  He was the son of the late Arlie Hamilton Sagraves and Anna Elizabeth Mabry Sagraves.   In addition to...

Phillip Nolan Dyer

Phillip Nolan Dyer

Jan 1, 2023

Phillip Nolan Dyer, age 78, of KY Highway 213, Jeffersonville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born October 19, 1944, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Linden and Martha Arnett Dyer.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha Metz Dyer, of Jeffersonville;...

Myra Jean (Ridley)  Hall

Myra Jean (Ridley) Hall

Dec 31, 2022

With extreme deep regret and sadness, Myra Jean Ridley Hall, of Hillsboro, KY succumbed to her illness at the age of 63 on the 31 Dec 22 at 0955.

Myra was born in Gooding, ID to Richard and Gloria Ridley on 25 Oct 1959. She attended Glenns Ferry High School where she participated in track and field,...

Morgan Christopher Cooper

Morgan Christopher Cooper

Dec 29, 2022

Morgan Christopher Cooper, age 38, of Wildridge Road, Morehead, departed this life Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his residence.

Born September 18, 1984, in Morehead, Morgan is the son of Gloria "Ginger" Combs Cooper and the late Walter Douglas Coooper.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ryan Douglas Cooper.

In...

Darlene Sue (Sloan)  Keeton

Darlene Sue (Sloan) Keeton

Dec 29, 2022

Darlene Sue Sloan Keeton, age 70, of Brinegar Road, Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 26, 1952, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Tommy Sloan and Opal Yuvonne Nickell Sloan.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53...

Jenny Marlene (Baker)  North

Jenny Marlene (Baker) North

Dec 29, 2022

Jenny Marlene Baker North, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister went home on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  Born February 10, 1951, in Ludlow, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Hazel Allen Baker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Bert Chaney, Barry Baker, and Richard Baker;...

Garnet (Sparks)  Adkins

Garnet (Sparks) Adkins

Dec 29, 2022

Hazel Garnet Sparks Adkins, age 86, of Piedmont Street, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 7, 1936, in Fitch, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Pearl Frances Sloan Sparks.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Earl "Randy" Randolph Weaver

Earl "Randy" Randolph Weaver

Dec 28, 2022

Earl Randolph "Randy" Weaver, age 69, of Morehead Road, Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born February 8, 1953, in Plummers Landing, he was the son of the late John Emmett Weaver and Irene Ida Ramey Weaver.  Besides his parents, he was preceded...

Donald C. Johnson

Donald C. Johnson

Dec 27, 2022

Donald C. Johnson, formerly of Paintsville, was born December 15, 1939, and went to be with the lord December 27, 2022. He was a native of Morehead, Kentucky. Donald served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany, where he proposed to his wife.

Donald spent his life building homes and preaching the gospel.  He...

Rebecca Michelle "Boo" Ballard

Rebecca Michelle "Boo" Ballard

Dec 24, 2022

Rebecca Michelle "Boo" Ballard was born November 5, 1975, to Frank Ballard and the late Gayle Burch Ballard. She passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve morning in the presence of her wonderful and compassionate Life Care family where she had resided since July 12, 2011.

Boo was well loved by Life Care residents, nurses, staff, and CEO...

Barry Walter Spartman

Barry Walter Spartman

Dec 23, 2022

Barry Walter Spartman, age 49, of Deer Run Lane, Morehead, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at U. K. Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington due to complications from pneumonia.

Born March 5, 1973, in Pikeville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Charles Edward Spartman and Maudie Evelyn Adkins Spartman.  Besides his parents, he was preceded...

Raymond Eugene James

Raymond Eugene James

Dec 18, 2022

Raymond Eugene James, age 78, of Dawn Drive, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Born October 26, 1944, in Pike County, he was the son of William Dennis James and Dora Easterling James.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Fred Carl Jackson

Fred Carl Jackson

Dec 17, 2022

Fred Carl Jackson, age 80, of Big Woods Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born December 20, 1941, at Plummers Landing in Fleming County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Lynden and Thelma Stidom Jackson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Charlene (Barricks)  Ward

Charlene (Barricks) Ward

Dec 17, 2022

Charlene Zelma Barricks Ward, age 88, of Seas Branch, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 19, 1934, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Henry Dennis and Gertie Nola Lewis Barricks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

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