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Gilbert Ray Kinder

Gilbert Ray Kinder

Jun 22, 2022

Gilbert Ray Kinder, age 87, a well-known businessman, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Flemingsburg after a brief illness.

Born January 2, 1935, in Rowan County, Gilbert was a son of the late Elmer R. Kinder and Myrle Hogge Kinder.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Shirley Johnson Kinder; three...

Charlotte Lois (Black)  Stidom

Charlotte Lois (Black) Stidom

Jun 22, 2022

Charlotte Lois Black Stidom, age 60, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family and dear friends.

Charlotte was born on July 5, 1961 in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late Marvin Clay Black and Audrey Jean Eldridge Black. She is survived by her husband...

Ronald "Ronnie" B. Lewis

Ronald "Ronnie" B. Lewis

Jun 18, 2022

Ronald B. Lewis, age 71, of Morehead, formerly of Wrigley, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at his residence in Morehead.

Born January 8, 1951, in Morgan County, he is the son of Naomi E. Weddington Lewis and the late Wendell E. Lewis.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight...

Kathy Smalley

Kathy Smalley

Jun 17, 2022

Kathy Cornett Smalley, age 64, of Christian Street, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born March 3, 1958, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Monroe Cornett and Barbara L. Crawford Cornett.

She is survived by one daughter, Amanada Smalley Vancleave of Morehead; two grandsons, Justin...

Hager Ousley

Hager Ousley

Jun 16, 2022

Hager Ousley, age 83, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

He was born March 1, 1939, in Hardin County, Ohio, to the late Alonzo and Josie (Prater) Ousley.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Mae "Penny" Hardin Ousley on November 30, 2009;...

Bro. Gary Lee Madden

Bro. Gary Lee Madden

Jun 16, 2022

Brother Gary Lee Madden, age 62, of Trumbo Road, Morehead, departed this life Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born July 21, 1959, in Rowan County, to the late Herbert and Jeanette Fultz Madden.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Willard Adkins.

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Donna Kay Horn

Donna Kay Horn

Jun 13, 2022

Donna Kay Horn, age 63, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born March 23, 1959, in Prestonsburg, she was the daughter of the late Donald "Dootney" Horn and Patricia Combs Horn.

She is survived by her brother Greg L. Horn and his wife Charlene; one daughter, Patricia...

Louise Glover Griffith

Louise Glover Griffith

Jun 13, 2022

Louise Glover Griffith of Olive Hill, Kentucky, entered into God's kingdom on June 13, 2022, after a short stay at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Her family and friends were blessed to have 86 years with her.  She was married to William R. Griffith for 56 years and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend....

Melissa Raye (Gregory)  Thomas

Melissa Raye (Gregory) Thomas

Jun 13, 2022

Melissa Raye Gregory Thomas, age 44, of Conyers Way, Morehead, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a sudden illness.

She was born January 2, 1978, in Lexington, and is the daughter of Wilburn Ray Gregory and Pamela Mae Goodman Gregory of Morehead.

In addition to her parents, Melissa...

Kathy (Manning)  Mullen

Kathy (Manning) Mullen

Jun 13, 2022

Kathy Manning Mullen, age 85, of Morehead, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at her residence after an extended illness.

Born October 20, 1936, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Goebel Manning and Ivora Vest Manning. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Mullen on December 19, 2014;...

Jackie Sue (Kinder)  Petersen

Jackie Sue (Kinder) Petersen

Jun 12, 2022

Jackie Sue Kinder Petersen, age 64, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, formerly of Morehead, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her home after an extended illness.

Born May 3, 1958, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Denver Douglas Kinder and Myrtle Irene Wilson Kinder.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Lillian (Simms)  Caudill

Lillian (Simms) Caudill

Jun 12, 2022

Lillian Simms Caudill, age 77, of Big Woods Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born January 16, 1945, in Rectorville, Kentucky, to the late Orville Simms and Nellie Pollitt. Simms.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years,...

Stephanie Jill (Young)  Gray

Stephanie Jill (Young) Gray

Jun 10, 2022

Stephanie Jill Young Gray, age 74, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022.

Born May 12, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Peggy Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven McCallister; maternal grandparents, Holly and Edna Young; and two sisters, Theia Woodall...

Phillip Jarvey Goodan

Phillip Jarvey Goodan

Jun 9, 2022

Phillip Jarvey Goodan, age 79, of Lost Hills, Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born March 29, 1943, in Elliottville, Phillip was a son of the late Beckham Goodan and Cora Fultz Goodan.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Dan Goodan,...

Leroy Caudill

Leroy Caudill

Jun 7, 2022

LeRoy Caudill, age 75, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Born July 6, 1946, in Ironton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Osbal Wesley "Wes" Caudill and Wilma Maxine Hurt Caudill.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first...

Olive (Spurlock)  Fultz

Olive (Spurlock) Fultz

Jun 6, 2022

Olive Spurlock Fultz, 78, of Colfax, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born November 23, 1943, in Colfax, to the late John Hinton Spurlock and Lora Caudill Spurlock.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Rev....

James Artis Cummins

James Artis Cummins

Jun 5, 2022

James Artis Cummins, age 64, of Peeled Oak Road, Owingsville, Kentucky, was born in Muses Mill, Kentucky, on May 16, 1958, and passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the V. A. Medical Center in Lexington.

He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Cummins Lewis and husband Ryan of Lexington; one son, James Michael Cummins and wife...

Quenton Caudill

Quenton Caudill

Jun 5, 2022

Quenton Caudill, age 92, of S. Willow Drive, Morehead, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Born May 26, 1930, on Bull Fork Road in Rowan County, he was the son of the late John D. Caudill and Nancy J. Eldridge Caudill.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

James "Jim" Michael Bowling, Sr.

James "Jim" Michael Bowling, Sr.

Jun 4, 2022

James "Jim" Michael Bowling, Sr., age 72, of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, with his family at his bedside after an extended illness.

He was born September 16, 1949, in Antigo, Wisconsin, a son of the late Wallace Bowling and Nola Stamper Bowling.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

James Ray Burke

James Ray Burke

Jun 3, 2022

James Ray Burke, age 97, of Russellville, Ohio, formerly of Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville.

He was born August 29, 1924, in Fleming County, and was the son of the late Russell Pettit and Delia Ann Spurlock Pettit.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

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