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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...

George "Jr" Back, Jr.

George "Jr" Back, Jr.

Jan 4, 2022

George "JR" Back, Jr., age 82, of US 60 West, Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

Born August 16, 1939, in Olive Hill, he was the son of the late George Back, Sr., and Anna Fyfe Back.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five...

Diane Sue Jackson

Diane Sue Jackson

Jan 3, 2022

Diane Sue Jackson, 54, of Maher Drive, Morehead, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 19, 1967, in Columbia City, Indiana, Diane is the daughter of Marta Winterrowd Fraley of Wabash, Indiana, and the late Terry Lee Jackson.

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

David Patton Kappes

David Patton Kappes

Jan 1, 2022

David Patton Kappes, 81, of Clarksville, Ohio, died Saturday night in a hospital in Wilmington, Ohio, after a short battle with Covid-19. He was a former resident of Hitchins, Ky.

Born Sept. 11, 1940, in Grayson, Ky., he was the son of the late Robert G. and Geneva R. Kappes of Hitchins. Survivors include his wife, Mary...

Tony David Easton

Tony David Easton

Jan 1, 2022

Tony David Easton, age 51, of KY Hwy 519, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 8, 1970, in Rowan County, he is a son of the late William Eugene Easton and Opal Mae Davis Easton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Karan Lenora (Mauk)  Fouch

Karan Lenora (Mauk) Fouch

Dec 31, 2021

Karan Lenora Mauk Fouch, 78, of Ledgebrook Drive, Morehead, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville.

Born December 26, 1943, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Joe J. and Bernice Stamper Mauk.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Gerald "Jerry" Mauk.

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Thomas "Tj" Farris

Thomas "Tj" Farris

Dec 30, 2021

Thomas John "TJ" Farris, 42, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 8, 1979, in Lexington, he is the son of Sherry Ingram Willis of Salt Lick and the late Bobby Brooks Hart.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kristina Eldridge...

Cecil "Tookie" Adkins

Cecil "Tookie" Adkins

Dec 29, 2021

Cecil Ray "Tookie" Adkins, age 75, of Crum Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 20, 1946, at Trent Ridge in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Johnny and Jewell Dillon Adkins.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Teresa (Prater)  Carmichael

Teresa (Prater) Carmichael

Dec 29, 2021

Teresa Prater Carmichael, age 65, of Goddard Road, Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.

Born January 9, 1956, in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late Delmas Eugene Prater and Minnie Hester Prater.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Tracy Prater,...

Gail (Bush)  Morris

Gail (Bush) Morris

Dec 23, 2021

Gail Bush Morris, age 74, of Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born March 17, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Leonard Bush and Golden Alexander.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Ray Morris, and a...

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