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Karen Sue Henderson

Karen Sue Henderson

Feb 5, 2022

Karen Sue Henderson, 52, of Burley Way, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on February 26, 1969, the daughter of Wanda Brashear Samuels and Willie Lee Samuels, who preceded her in death. She was a beloved preschool teacher, a graduate...

Jeanine Lee (Barker)  Griffey

Jeanine Lee (Barker) Griffey

Feb 5, 2022

Jeanine Lee Barker Griffey, 86, of Frankfort, formerly of Olive Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born October 10, 1935, in Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Milt Barker and Treda Pelfrey Baker Adams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Ranzel Back

Ranzel Back

Feb 3, 2022

Ranzel Back, age 83, of Dayton, Ohio, and Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling.

Born June 27, 1938, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Oscar Back and Myrtle Patrick Back Scutchfield. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Raymond "Ray" Hubert Kegley

Raymond "Ray" Hubert Kegley

Feb 3, 2022

Raymond Hubert "Ray" Kegley, age 58, of Oak Grove Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at his residence.

Born September 12, 1963, he was the son of the late Chester Dee Kegley and Eva Mae Turner Owens Kegley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers:  Larry Jr. Kegley, Billy Owens, Kenneth...

Wendill Scott White, Jr.

Wendill Scott White, Jr.

Feb 3, 2022

Wendill Scott White, Jr., age 52, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at his residence.

Scott was born October 3, 1969, in Morehead, a son of Joyce Peters White of Morehead and the late Wendill Scott White, Sr., who passed away January 11, 2015.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Timothy "Timmy" S. Staton

Timothy "Timmy" S. Staton

Feb 3, 2022

Timothy S. "Timmy" Staton, age 33, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 12, 1988, in Morehead, he is the son of Phillip Staton of Morehead and Yvonne Simpson of Ohio.

Timmy was a self-employed laborer and enjoyed reading, playing pool, and hanging out with friends....

Ruby A. (Gee)  Schramm

Ruby A. (Gee) Schramm

Feb 2, 2022

Ruby A. Gee Schramm, age 86, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Laurels of Blanchester in Blanchester, Ohio.

Born April 21, 1935, at Olive Hill, in Carter County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Andy and Nano Eastell Underwood Gee.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters,...

Paul "Marty" Martin Owens

Paul "Marty" Martin Owens

Feb 2, 2022

Paul Martin "Marty" Owens, age 60, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his residence.

Born November 1, 1961, in Rowan County, he is the son of the late Melvin and Eva Wheeler Owens.

Marty is survived by his wife of 30 years, Connie Rose Nichols Owens and two daughters, Vicki Owens and...

Martha Pauline Dunaway

Martha Pauline Dunaway

Feb 2, 2022

Martha Pauline Dunaway, age 72, of Morehead, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a courageous battle with Covid.

She was born August 15, 1949, in Lewis County, and was the daughter of the late Archie and Dorathy Dunaway.

Besides her parents, she was...

Mary Louise (Koski)  Hamm

Mary Louise (Koski) Hamm

Feb 2, 2022

Mary Louise Hamm, age 90, of Clearfield, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Born December 6, 1931, in Gwinn, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise Koski. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Koski and Bill Koski of Gwinn. She is survived by...

Danny Kinder

Danny Kinder

Feb 1, 2022

Barnie Daniel "Danny" Kinder, age 79, of Cranston Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with his loving wife Lucille on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead with his loving family by his side.

Born November 30, 1942, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Robert...

Linda Gail (Ginter)  Black

Linda Gail (Ginter) Black

Feb 1, 2022

Linda Gail Ginter Black, age 57, of Rucker Street, Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead from complications with Covid.

Born April 3, 1964, in Mt. Sterling, Linda is the daughter of Dailey "Junior" Ginter, Jr. of Owingsville and the late Phyllis Snedegar Holland. Besides her mother, she was preceded in...

Edward Powell Gearhart

Edward Powell Gearhart

Jan 29, 2022

Edward Powell Gearhart, age 61, of Bearskin Hollow, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 13, 1960, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Emmitt "Jack" Gearhart and Dorthy Ferguson Gearhart.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two nephews, James Christian and Michael...

Ramona L. (Stamm)  Adkins

Ramona L. (Stamm) Adkins

Jan 28, 2022

Ramona L. Stamm Adkins, age 83, of Midway, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, in Versailles at the home of her daughter.

Born December 25, 1938, in Lewis County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ezra Stamm, Sr., and Cora Gibbs Stamm.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Vernon...

Dalton Bryce Jessee

Dalton Bryce Jessee

Jan 27, 2022

Our beloved son, grandson, father, fiancé, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, Dalton Bryce Jessee, returned to his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on January 27, 2022, at the age of 24, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dalton was born in Morehead, Kentucky on September 10, 1997, to Kerry Michele Jessee and Marty Crose.

Dalton was a proud...

Lewis "Ted" Theodore Cummings

Lewis "Ted" Theodore Cummings

Jan 26, 2022

Lewis Theodore "Ted" Cummings, age 79, of  Morehead, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born March 3, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, he was the son of the late Richard Theodore Cummings and Frances Cecelia Lyons Cummings.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Cummings and Thomas...

Kenneth Ray "Buck" Walker

Kenneth Ray "Buck" Walker

Jan 23, 2022

Kenneth Ray "Buck" Walker, age 80, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Lewis County, Kentucky, on March 28, 1941, to the late Marshall and Minnie Littleton Walker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Carolyn (Carter)  Mcclain

Carolyn (Carter) Mcclain

Jan 23, 2022

Carolyn Carter McClain, age 70, of Mynhier Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 25, 1951, in West Liberty, she was a daughter of the late Harlan Carter and Mary Elizabeth Ferguson Carter.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Junior Carter, Harlan Carter,...

Lonnie Tanner Leach

Lonnie Tanner Leach

Jan 22, 2022

Lonnie Tanner Leach, age 91, of Oak Grove Road, Morehead, Kentucky, a veteran of the U.S. Navy/Air Corps and a retired Kentucky State Police Detective/Sergeant, passed away on January 22, 2022, after being struck by an automobile near his home.

Lonnie was born October 14, 1930, in Paris, Kentucky, and grew up in Hazard, Kentucky, a son...

Lavonda Kay (Warren)  Long

Lavonda Kay (Warren) Long

Jan 22, 2022

Lavonda Kay Warren Long, age 75, of Reynolds Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born October 13, 1946, at Bluestone in Rowan County, the daughter of the late William Chester Warren, Sr. and Lillian Rose Mynhier Warren.  Besides her parents, Kay was preceded in death by...

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