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Marlin Ray "Marty" Chapman

Marlin Ray "Marty" Chapman

Jan 21, 2022

Marlin Ray "Marty" Chapman, age 81, of Pleasant Valley, Morehead, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare.

He was born July 5, 1940, in Montgomery County, a son of Clyde J. Chapman and Lottie Stamper Chapman Myers and her husband, Van Myers.  In addition to his parents and stepfather, Marty was preceded in death...

Helen I (Shinn)  Beavin

Helen I (Shinn) Beavin

Jan 20, 2022

Helen I. (Shinn) Beavin died on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her husband, the Reverend Bartlett C. Beavin.  They moved to Morehead, KY in 2019 to be closer to family.

Helen was born April 5, 1937 in Rugby, North Dakota, the only child of Walden A. and Mary L. (Sheeks) Shinn.  She...

William "Bill" Earl Fisher

William "Bill" Earl Fisher

Jan 20, 2022

William "Bill" Earl Fisher, age 70, of Ravenswood Road, Clearfield, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born November 27, 1951, in Ashland, he was the son of the late Earl Fisher and Katherine Mabry Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Lou...

Judy (Hampton)  Ledford

Judy (Hampton) Ledford

Jan 19, 2022

Judy Hampton Ledford, 85, of KY Hwy 519, Morehead, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born July 3, 1936, in Menifee County, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mary Ginter Hampton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald Clay...

Tildon "Charlie" Charles Meade

Tildon "Charlie" Charles Meade

Jan 18, 2022

Tildon Charles "Charlie" Meade, age 18, of Pretty Ridge, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from injuries sustained in a fire at his home.

Born September 22, 2003, in Morehead, Charlie is the son of Ella May Goodpaster Spence of Wellington and the late John Marion Meade, who preceded him in death on January 19, 2015.

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David J Brewster

David J Brewster

Jan 17, 2022

David J. Brewster, age 64, of Big Perry Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence.

Born April 29, 1957, in Jacinto City, Texas, he is the son of Shirley Bush Brewster of Cleveland, Texas, and the late David Brewster.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Eron Poling.

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Shirley "Susie" Sue (Trent)  Gardner

Shirley "Susie" Sue (Trent) Gardner

Jan 16, 2022

Shirley Sue Trent Gardner, 62, of Gardner Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a battle with Covid.

Born August 16, 1959, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Emerson Trent and Darlene Dillon Trent.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Michael Ray Terrell

Michael Ray Terrell

Jan 15, 2022

Michael Ray Terrell, age 38, of East Clack Mountain Road, Clearfield, was born August 8, 1983, in Morehead and passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare.

He is survived by his mother, Sherri Rigsby Jackson; his father, Mitch Terrell and wife Patty; two sons, Aaron Terrell and Landon Terrell, all of Morehead; two daughters,...

Patsy Lee (Potter)  Boodry

Patsy Lee (Potter) Boodry

Jan 15, 2022

Patsy Lee Potter Boodry was born February 25, 1931, in Raceland, Kentucky, and passed away January 15, 2022, at Community Hospice in Ashland.

The first-born daughter of Ida and Lester Potter, Patsy grew up in Raceland and graduated from Raceland High School, where she was valedictorian of her senior class.  She attended Eastern Kentucky University but returned...

Roberta (Gorman)  Cooper Holbrook

Roberta (Gorman) Cooper Holbrook

Jan 14, 2022

Roberta Gorman Cooper Holbrook, age 78, of Hart Pike, Owingsville, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born May 28, 1943, in Lewis County, and was the daughter of the late Lonnie Gorman and Bessie Howard Gorman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers,...

Jerry Blanton

Jerry Blanton

Jan 14, 2022

Jerry Blanton, age 57, of Salt Lick, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born January 9, 1965, in Paintsville, Jerry was a son of the late Melvin and Fay Spencer Blanton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Joe Blanton in 2012.

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James Buddy Hall

James Buddy Hall

Jan 11, 2022

James Buddy Hall, age 83, of Haldeman Road, Soldier, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his residence.

Born June 7, 1938, in Soldier, James was the son of the late Pressie Hall and Carrie Arthurs Hall Cundiff.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Tommy Arthurs; two sisters, Thelma...

Corean Faye (Caudill)  Foudray

Corean Faye (Caudill) Foudray

Jan 10, 2022

Corean Faye Caudill Foudray, 76, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maysville.

She was born May 23, 1945 in Rowan County, to the late Ottis Caudill and Minnie Mae Johnson Caudill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,...

Eula Alice (Oney)  Adkins

Eula Alice (Oney) Adkins

Jan 7, 2022

Eula Alice Oney Adkins, age 94, of Morehead, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 4, 1927, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Louella Thomas Oney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 10 siblings, Edmond Oney, Hildreth Hoover, Margaret...

Edward "Eddie" Arnold Ison

Edward "Eddie" Arnold Ison

Jan 7, 2022

Edward Arnold "Eddie" Ison, age 65, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Born February 6, 1956, in Morehead, he is the son of the Rev. Cecil Ison and Donna Jean Foster Ison of Morehead.

Eddie is also survived by his wife, Carol Loper...

Madaline "Maddy" Aurora (Nichols)  Nichols-Workman

Madaline "Maddy" Aurora (Nichols) Nichols-Workman

Jan 7, 2022

Madaline Aurora "Maddy" Nichols-Workman, 22, of Crain Creek Road, Wallingford, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a battle with Covid.

Born February 2, 1999, in Coldwater, Michigan, Maddy is the daughter of Michael and Lola Hand Nichols of Hillsboro.

In addition to her parents, Maddy is survived by...

Marcelean (Stevens)  Gosper

Marcelean (Stevens) Gosper

Jan 6, 2022

Marcelean Stevens Gosper, 80, of Morehead, went to be with the Lord, January 6, 2022.

She was born August 4, 1941, in Morehead and was the daughter of late Albert and Nellie (Pelfrey) Stevens of Morehead. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Lee Stevens and David Albert Stevens, and...

Lonnie Richard Terry

Lonnie Richard Terry

Jan 6, 2022

Lonnie Richard Terry, 72, of Click Cemetery Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his residence.

Born December 3, 1949, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Orville Terry and Lucille Click Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Louise Pelfrey Terry on August...

Jonathan "Johnny" Medford Pennington

Jonathan "Johnny" Medford Pennington

Jan 6, 2022

Jonathan "Johnny" Medford Pennington, age 68, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born November 22, 1953, in Rowan County, he is the son of Flora Bumgardner Pennington of Morehead and the late Medford Pennington.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by one brother,...

Theda Faye (Stevens)  Craig

Theda Faye (Stevens) Craig

Jan 6, 2022

Theda Faye Stevens Craig, age 94, of Farmers, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Vanceburg Rehabilitation and Health Care.

Born March 3, 1927, at Farmers in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Stevens and Olive Tyree Stevens.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Gene "Sid" Craig, Lynden...

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