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Christy Dawn Lemaster

Christy Dawn Lemaster

May 12, 2022

Christy Dawn LeMaster, age 42, of Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 25, 1979, in Rowan County, the daughter of Tempie Jarvis Bailey Tussey of Olive Hill and the late Clinton Eugene LeMaster. She was also preceded in death by one son, Aaron Wyatt Vance; one sister, Darra Michelle Walker...

Mary (Bartimus)  Eldridge

Mary (Bartimus) Eldridge

May 11, 2022

Mary Bartimus Eldridge, age 75, of Peyton Ridge Road, West Liberty, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 16, 1946, in Adena, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Ruby Adkins Bartimus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Brian Keith...

James B. "Jb" Boyd

James B. "Jb" Boyd

May 10, 2022

James B. "JB" Boyd, age 80, of Pleasant Valley, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born January 9, 1942, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Ralph and Alma "Teddy" Dean Boyd.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Lynn...

John Ray Dean, Jr.

John Ray Dean, Jr.

May 9, 2022

John Ray Dean, Jr., age 68, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at his residence.

Born February 1, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, Johnny was a son of the late John Ray Dean, Sr. and Mary Patsy Halpin Dean.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings: Joan Dean, Gerald...

Paul Kent James

Paul Kent James

May 9, 2022

Paul Kent James, formerly of Morehead, KY, passed peacefully to a better place on Monday, May 9, 2022. He succumbed to wounds suffered in an accidental house fire in Huntington, WV.

Paul Kent was born on May 23, 1957, at home on Christy Creek near Elliottville, KY. He was born with a rare genius and insightful views...

Josiah Andrew Hill

Josiah Andrew Hill

May 6, 2022

Josiah Andrew Hill, age 21, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born November 27, 2000, in Amarillo, Texas, he is the son of Steve and Jill Hill of Morehead, Kentucky.

In addition to his parents, Josiah is survived by his brothers Judah, Yisaac, Jonah, Yissachar,...

Iris G. (Hicks)  Pettit

Iris G. (Hicks) Pettit

May 6, 2022

Iris G. Hicks Pettit, age 68, of Derby Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.

Born November 25, 1953, in Martin, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Avanell Fugate Hicks and the late Hubert Hicks.  Besides her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Maurice...

Raymond Perry

Raymond Perry

May 5, 2022

Raymond Perry, age 91, of Judy Lane, Morehead, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, at his residence.

Born February 19, 1931, in Morgan County, he was a son of the late Jack Howard Perry and Lou Alma Fisher Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Charlie Perry, Jack Howard Perry,...

Susie Halbleib

Susie Halbleib

May 4, 2022

Agnella "Susie" Halbleib, age 96, of Morehead, Kentucky, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born March 12, 1926, in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Guy Halbleib and Leo Edward Halbleib, Jr.

She graduated from Ursuline Academy in Louisville and Nazareth School of Nursing—St. Joseph Infirmary...

Daniel Wayne Tackett

Daniel Wayne Tackett

Apr 28, 2022

Daniel Wayne Tackett, age 79, born April 27, 1943, peacefully passed away at his residence in Morehead on Thursday, April 28, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. He passed in the care of St. Claire Hospice with his loving partner of 37 years, Judy Grills by his side.

He was the son of the late Wayne...

John Paul Barker

John Paul Barker

Apr 28, 2022

John Paul Barker, age 95, of Bidwell, Ohio, formerly of Hayes Crossing, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Abbyshire Nursing Center in Bidwell, Ohio.

Born November 8, 1926, in Haldeman, he was a son of the late Walter and Cosy Withrow Barker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob...

Donna Marie (Danckert)  Connell

Donna Marie (Danckert) Connell

Apr 26, 2022

Donna Marie Danckert Connell, age 70, of Jersey Way, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 7, 1952, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Donna was the daughter of Robert J. Danckert and Anna E. Rahilly Danckert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Cassie...

Norma Lee (Johnson)  Charles

Norma Lee (Johnson) Charles

Apr 25, 2022

Norma Lee Johnson Charles, age 93, of Spring Hollow Road, Salt Lick, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at Ridgeway Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.

Born August 14, 1928, in Bath County, she was a daughter of the late Martin Johnson and Ella Pearl Armstrong Johnson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jama Michelle (Hoskins)  Bennett

Jama Michelle (Hoskins) Bennett

Apr 25, 2022

Jama Michelle Hoskins Bennett, age 48, of Boardwalk, Morehead, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at U.K. Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Born September 12, 1973, in Harrison County, she is the daughter of Jayne Hoskins Henson of Cynthiana and the late Mike Rice.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...

Ona Rebecca (Church)  Smith Chapman

Ona Rebecca (Church) Smith Chapman

Apr 24, 2022

Ona Rebecca Church Smith Chapman, age 81, formerly of Riddle Road, Owingsville, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her home in Indian Mound, Tennessee.

Born August 20, 1940, at Canada, Kentucky, in Pike County, she was the daughter of the late Newman Church and Mae Blackburn Church.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Joshua Roy Lewis

Joshua Roy Lewis

Apr 23, 2022

Joshua Roy Lewis, age 42, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida, after a brief illness.

Born August 2, 1979, in Morehead, Kentucky, he is the son of Carl and Sue Saunders Lewis of Maysville, Kentucky.

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

Judith Evelyn (Hamm)  Hicks

Judith Evelyn (Hamm) Hicks

Apr 23, 2022

Judith Evelyn Hamm Hicks, age 77, of Devonne Drive, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born June 8, 1944, in Morehead, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Polly" Hamm and Mary Margaret Jenkins Hamm Hardin. In addition to her...

Penny Sue (Bradford)  Kenley

Penny Sue (Bradford) Kenley

Apr 22, 2022

Penny Sue Kenley, age 61, of Morehead, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born September 15, 1960, in Warsaw, Indiana, and was a daughter of the late Ellis and Betty Jean Castle Bradford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Riggs.

Penny...

Thomas John Gancio

Thomas John Gancio

Apr 21, 2022

Thomas John Gancio, 68, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his residence.

He was born December 22, 1953, in Bay Shore, New York, a son of Anthony Joseph Gancio and Joan Eileen Hutchinson Gancio.  In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Wondolowski.

Survivors who...

Donald Wayne Lewis, Sr.

Donald Wayne Lewis, Sr.

Apr 21, 2022

Donald Wayne Lewis, Sr., 91, of Trace Creek Road, Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2022, at Life Care Center of Morehead, Morehead, Kentucky. He was born February 19, 1931, son of the late James Ralph Lewis and Ethel May Osborne Lewis. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Wayne, Jr....

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