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David "Dave" Lykins

David "Dave" Lykins

Jul 12, 2022

David "Dave" Lykins, age 93, of Rush, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Born September 17, 1928, in New Boston, Ohio, and raised at Blairs Mill, Kentucky, and was a son of the late Will Tom Lykins and Parthena Weddington Lykins.  In addition...

Dr. William (Bill) M. Whitaker Iii

Dr. William (Bill) M. Whitaker Iii

Jul 11, 2022

William (Bill) M. Whitaker III peacefully passed from this earth on July 11, 2022, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky, on February 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late William M., Jr. and Hazel Hicks Whitaker. In addition, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Ellis and Mae...

Alma Ruth (Cox)  Mcclurg

Alma Ruth (Cox) Mcclurg

Jul 11, 2022

Alma Ruth Cox McClurg, age 95, of Highway 213, Jeffersonville, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling.

Born January 1, 1927, in Connersville, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Charles R. Cox and Gertrude Mae Cain Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two...

John Travis Brown

John Travis Brown

Jul 10, 2022

John Travis Brown, of Morehead, KY, born January 19, 1976, beloved son of Rita Francis Fannin Griffith and Jack L. Brown, both of Sandy Hook, KY, died suddenly Sunday morning, July 10, 2022, after suffering an apparent heart attack while vacationing with family in South Carolina.

In addition to his devastated parents and step-parents, Tim Griffith and...

Ava Mae Lane Johnson

Ava Mae Lane Johnson

Jul 10, 2022

Ava Mae Lane Johnson, beloved daughter of Cherokee Chyanne Jacqueline Long and John Andrew Johnson, of Morehead, joined the Heavenly angels at birth on July 10, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

In addition to her parents, her memory will be cherished by her loving family:  Maternal grandparents, Anthony Ray Long and Mary Louise Long of...

Patricia Sue (Johnson)  Cox

Patricia Sue (Johnson) Cox

Jul 9, 2022

Patricia Sue Johnson Cox, age 83, of North Tolliver Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Patty was born December 28, 1938, in Logan County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Thomas Johnson and Samantha Jane Holbrook Johnson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three...

J.C. Stamper

J.C. Stamper

Jul 4, 2022

J. C. Stamper, age 72, of Heritage Place, Morehead, KY, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 11, 1950, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Joe Stamper and Alva Hollon Stamper.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dorsie,...

Helen (Trent)  Fultz

Helen (Trent) Fultz

Jul 3, 2022

Helen Trent Fultz, age 92, of CCC Trail, Morehead, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born March 15, 1930, in Haldeman, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Harvey E. Trent and Katie Slone Trent.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Eugene Fultz;...

Brenda Joyce (Branham)  Blanton

Brenda Joyce (Branham) Blanton

Jul 2, 2022

Brenda Joyce Branham Blanton, age 82, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at St Claire Regional Medical Center.

Born January 21, 1940, in Paintsville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Terry Branham and Thelma Cordell Ratliff.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Ed Frazier

Ed Frazier

Jun 29, 2022

Ed Frazier, age 61, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born July 3, 1960, Ed was the son of the late George and Ruby Knipp Frazier.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters.

Ed is survived by his wife, Cathy...

Gary Gene Smith

Gary Gene Smith

Jun 29, 2022

Gary Gene Smith, age 69, of Red Bird Drive, Clay City, formerly of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Born May 2, 1953, in Morehead, he was a son of the late John Ed Smith, Sr. and Juanita Stewart Smith.  In addition to his parents, he...

Michael Lee "Mike" Gilliam

Michael Lee "Mike" Gilliam

Jun 27, 2022

Michael Lee "Mike" Gilliam, age 68, of Lower Caney Road, Morehead, born September 6, 1953, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at his residence after an extended illness.

He is survived by his mother, Thelma Jones of Morehead; three sons, Seth Edens of Louisville, Jeremy Lee Crum of Morehead, and Travis Gilliam of Lexington; three grandchildren; one...

Milton Eugene Hamilton

Milton Eugene Hamilton

Jun 25, 2022

Milton Eugene Hamilton, age 83, of Jackson Drive, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 7, 1939, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Trace Brooks Hamilton and Rena Fraley Hamilton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

James Monroe "Jimmy" Hale, Jr.

James Monroe "Jimmy" Hale, Jr.

Jun 25, 2022

James Monroe "Jimmy" Hale, Jr., age 61, of Hwy 504, Olive Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born August 24, 1960, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Edith Nona Adkins and James Hale. Besides his parents, he was preceded in...

Clyde "John" Smith

Clyde "John" Smith

Jun 24, 2022

Clyde "John" Smith, 80, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, crossed over into his eternal home on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Born February 9, 1942, in Carter County, Kentucky, the last of the lineage, he was a son of the late Clarence Smith and Ada Lawson Smith Henderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Kenneth Lawrence Lichtenberg

Kenneth Lawrence Lichtenberg

Jun 23, 2022

Kenneth Lawrence Lichtenberg, age 42, of Rice Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born June 2, 1980, in Blacksburg, Virginia, he was a son of the late Jimmy Lichtenberg and Loretta Wretzel Lichtenberg.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Michelle Woods Lichtenberg; four daughters, Kaleena...

Iris Jeanette Stone

Iris Jeanette Stone

Jun 23, 2022

Iris Jeanette Stone, age 84, of Boodry Place, Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Life Care Center of Morehead.

Born July 28, 1937, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Donald Stone and Bessie Florence Sloane Stone.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, David Stone,...

Ernest Delbert Ramey

Ernest Delbert Ramey

Jun 23, 2022

Ernest Delbert Ramey, 88 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, Ohio, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

He was born August 6, 1933, in Bangor, Kentucky, to Estella (nee: Foster) and Vernon Ramey.

Delbert proudly served in the United States Army from 1954- 1956.  He...

Harold Junior Stafford

Harold Junior Stafford

Jun 23, 2022

Harold Junior Stafford, age 61, of Nicholasville, formerly of Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

Born March 9, 1961, in Boyd County, he was a son of the late Jesse J. Stafford and step mother, Mary Jo Skaggs Stafford, and mother, Wilma Jean Phillips Stafford.

Harold is...

Donald Edward Harris

Donald Edward Harris

Jun 22, 2022

Donald Edward "Don" Harris, age 87, of Georgia, formerly of Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his residence.

Don was born December 29, 1934, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Russell Harris and Anna Belle Hunt Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

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