Obituaries

Feb 11, 2026

Evelyn Mabry Catron, age 86, of Ellington Loop, Morehead, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington after an extended illness.

Born April 18, 1939, in Rowan County, she was the only child of the late Ollie Mabry and Sarah Conn Mabry.

Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of...

Feb 10, 2026

A. C. Rigsby, age 69, of Ebon Road, Wellington, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 12, 1956, in Morgan County, he was a son of the late Willard Rigsby and Maxine Marie Lewis Rigsby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathaleen...

Feb 7, 2026

Ruth Stevens Perry, age 69, of Burton Road, Owingsville, formerly of Sandy Hook, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born September 16, 1956, in Flemingsburg, a daughter of the late Milburn Med Stevens and Evelean Stephens Stevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Feb 7, 2026

Mary Andrea "Ann" Parker Knipp, age 79, of Buffalo Branch, Morehead, went to her heavenly home peacefully on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026.

Born May 15, 1946, in Haldeman, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Elwood Parker and Vada Joyce Cartee Parker.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack...

Feb 7, 2026

Judith Goodman Black, age 79, of Wayne Black Road, Clearfield, was born June 23, 1946, in Rowan County, and entered her eternal home on February 7, 2026, surrounded by peace in the comfort of her home.

Judith was a woman of unwavering faith, quiet strength, and timeless grace. A true woman of God, she lived her life...

Feb 6, 2026

Jeanetta Sue "Netti Sue" Riley Barker, age 59, of Highway 174 in Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born December 4, 1966, in Sandy Hook, a daughter of Oscar Riley and Patricia "Pat" Thompson Riley of Morehead.

In addition...

Feb 6, 2026

Luther "Poss" Adams, 92, departed UK-St Claire Hospital in order to attend the largest, grandest birthday party he has ever had on February 6, 2026.  Attending and waiting for him at this Heavenly party was his wife of 67 years, Betty Jo Asher; his parents, George M "Pottan" and Sally Banks Adams; his five brothers: George "Hawgeye" Adams, William...

Feb 5, 2026

Clester Vernon Estep, age 91, of Cranston Road, Morehead, was born September 3, 1934, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home.

Vernon was a son of the late Howard Estep and Lena Gregory Estep. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years,...

Feb 5, 2026

Becky Diane Mosley Valentine, age 48, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, formerly of Campton, she fell asleep in death on Thursday, February 5, 2026, after an extended illness.

Born April 28, 1978, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Becky was a daughter of the late Roger Dean Mosley and Roxanne Davis Mosley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Feb 4, 2026

Eugene Ray "Tiny" Plank, affectionately known as "Junnie" to his close family, age 69, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington following a short illness.

He was born October 20, 1956, in Maysville, Kentucky, a son of Roy Thomas and Letha Rae Wallace Plank. In...

Feb 3, 2026

Kathy Lynn McFadden Yates, age 60, of Christian Street, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born July 31, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William McFadden and Hazel Lovins McFadden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Hudson Poe....

Feb 2, 2026

Brenda Sue Trent, age 84, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026.

Lovingly known as "Susie" to family and friends and affectionately called "Mom" and "Mamaw Susie" by her most treasured gifts on this earth, Brenda was a woman whose love knew no limits.

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Jan 31, 2026

Omer Arnold Mabry, born November 7, 1933, in Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 31, 2026.

Omer lived a life centered on love and family. He was a man who believed in showing up for the people he cared about and offering a helping hand whenever it was...

Jan 29, 2026

Gracie Mae Stevens Rowe, age 73, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Gracie was born March 30, 1952, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Burl Stevens and Sally Stephens Stevens.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a twin sister, Verna Fay Stevens, and...

Jan 29, 2026

Garold "Bugs" Reid Lacy, Sr., age 84, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 22, 1941, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Anderson Lacy and Gladys Stacy Lacy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jan 28, 2026

James Edward "Jim" Thompson, age 62, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 9, 1964, in Waukegan, Illinois, Jim was a son of the late William Thompson and Mary Jo Gevedon Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie...

Jan 26, 2026

Glenna Mae Conley Mason, age 88, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Monday, January 26, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 15, 1937, in Rush, Kentucky, Glenna was a daughter of the late Wilson "Jack" Conley and Hazel Carpenter Conley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Mason,...

Jan 26, 2026

Anthony Allen Butler, age 57, of McKinney Cemetery Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home following an extended illness.

Born September 11, 1968, in Morehead, Allen was a son of the late Carl Everett "Biggs" Butler and Glenna Kay Reynolds Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Jan 25, 2026

William Lee Helwig, age 77, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community in Dayton, Ohio.

Born December 11, 1948, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Jack Willard Helwig, Jr. and Mary Ellen Moran Helwig. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...

Jan 24, 2026

Katrina E. "Renee" Cassidy, age 91, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026,at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born on February 10, 1934, in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late Troy and Ella (Cooper) Hyatt. Renee attended Little Brushy School in Morehead and, due to her exceptional intelligence, skipped two...