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George Estill Hunt

George Estill Hunt

Feb 19, 2026

George Estill Hunt, age 72, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his residence after a brief illness.

Born December 18, 1953, in Maysville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert Hunt and Mary Pugh Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn Lytle,...

Linda C. (Brown)  Boudreaux

Linda C. (Brown) Boudreaux

Feb 17, 2026

Linda Brown Boudreaux, age 76, of Brown Lane, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.

Born December 12, 1949, in Rowan County, Linda was the daughter of the late Harold Eugene Brown and Myrtle Faye Gulley Brown. In addition to her parents, she...

Frederick Melvin Dale, Jr.

Frederick Melvin Dale, Jr.

Feb 16, 2026

Frederick Melvin Dale, Jr., age 70, of Windstar Lane, Morehead, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 14, 1955, in Elmira, New York, he was the son of the late Frederick Melvin Dale, Sr. and Mary Lou McIntyre Dale.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon...

Dannie Mitchell Crawford

Dannie Mitchell Crawford

Feb 16, 2026

Dannie Mitchell Crawford, age 85, of Wyoming Road, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born March 4, 1940, in Fleming County, Dannie was the son of the late Tilton Crawford and Grace Moore Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Nadine Barker....

Micky Tyler Hamm

Micky Tyler Hamm

Feb 14, 2026

Micky Tyler Hamm, precious infant son of Jared and Brooke Hamilton Hamm of Morehead, was carried by the angels into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Saint Joseph East in Lexington.

Though his time on earth was brief, Micky's life was a priceless gift, bringing immeasurable love and joy to his family. He...

Lloyd Dean

Lloyd Dean

Feb 13, 2026

Lloyd Dean, age 95, of US 60 East, Morehead, widower of Arvetta Plank Dean, and well-known community leader, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026, at U.K-St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead.

Born August 17, 1930, in East Chicago, Indiana, he was a son of the late Bert Dean and Minty Creech Dean. ...

Linda Jeanette Porter

Linda Jeanette Porter

Feb 13, 2026

Linda Jeanette Porter, age 63, of State Highway 955, Olive Hill, passed away peacefully Friday, February 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 2, 1962, in Ashland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Faye Porter of Olive Hill and the late Hubert "Duke" Porter. Besides her father, she was preceded in death...

William Loren Manning

William Loren Manning

Feb 11, 2026

William Loren Manning, age 41, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Born August 20, 1984, in Morehead, he is the son of Beverly Jane "Janie" Halsey Manning of Morehead and Eugene Scott Manning and his wife, Willa, of Flemingsburg.

Loren was currently farming and was a former lineman. He was...

Evelyn (Mabry)  Catron

Evelyn (Mabry) Catron

Feb 11, 2026

Evelyn Mabry Catron, age 86, of Ellington Loop, Morehead, peacefully passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington after an extended illness.

Born April 18, 1939, in Rowan County, she was the only child of the late Ollie Mabry and Sarah Conn Mabry.

Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of...

A. C. Rigsby

A. C. Rigsby

Feb 10, 2026

A. C. Rigsby, age 69, of Ebon Road, Wellington, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 12, 1956, in Morgan County, he was a son of the late Willard Rigsby and Maxine Marie Lewis Rigsby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathaleen...

Ruth (Stevens)  Perry

Ruth (Stevens) Perry

Feb 7, 2026

Ruth Stevens Perry, age 69, of Burton Road, Owingsville, formerly of Sandy Hook, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 7, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born September 16, 1956, in Flemingsburg, a daughter of the late Milburn Med Stevens and Evelean Stephens Stevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mary Andrea "Ann" (Parker)  Knipp

Mary Andrea "Ann" (Parker) Knipp

Feb 7, 2026

Mary Andrea "Ann" Parker Knipp, age 79, of Buffalo Branch, Morehead, went to her heavenly home peacefully on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026.

Born May 15, 1946, in Haldeman, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Elwood Parker and Vada Joyce Cartee Parker.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack...

Judith (Goodman)  Black

Judith (Goodman) Black

Feb 7, 2026

Judith Goodman Black, age 79, of Wayne Black Road, Clearfield, was born June 23, 1946, in Rowan County, and entered her eternal home on February 7, 2026, surrounded by peace in the comfort of her home.

Judith was a woman of unwavering faith, quiet strength, and timeless grace. A true woman of God, she lived her life...

Jeanetta  "Nettie Sue" Sue Barker

Jeanetta "Nettie Sue" Sue Barker

Feb 6, 2026

Jeanetta Sue "Netti Sue" Riley Barker, age 59, of Highway 174 in Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born December 4, 1966, in Sandy Hook, a daughter of Oscar Riley and Patricia "Pat" Thompson Riley of Morehead.

In addition...

Luther "Poss" Adams

Luther "Poss" Adams

Feb 6, 2026

Luther "Poss" Adams, 92, departed UK-St Claire Hospital in order to attend the largest, grandest birthday party he has ever had on February 6, 2026.  Attending and waiting for him at this Heavenly party was his wife of 67 years, Betty Jo Asher; his parents, George M "Pottan" and Sally Banks Adams; his five brothers: George "Hawgeye" Adams, William...

Clester Vernon Estep

Clester Vernon Estep

Feb 5, 2026

Clester Vernon Estep, age 91, of Cranston Road, Morehead, was born September 3, 1934, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home.

Vernon was a son of the late Howard Estep and Lena Gregory Estep. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years,...

Becky Diane (Mosely)  Valentine

Becky Diane (Mosely) Valentine

Feb 5, 2026

Becky Diane Mosley Valentine, age 48, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, formerly of Campton, she fell asleep in death on Thursday, February 5, 2026, after an extended illness.

Born April 28, 1978, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Becky was a daughter of the late Roger Dean Mosley and Roxanne Davis Mosley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Eugene Ray "Tiny" Plank

Eugene Ray "Tiny" Plank

Feb 4, 2026

Eugene Ray "Tiny" Plank, affectionately known as "Junnie" to his close family, age 69, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington following a short illness.

He was born October 20, 1956, in Maysville, Kentucky, a son of Roy Thomas and Letha Rae Wallace Plank. In...

Kathy Lynn (Mcfadden)  Yates

Kathy Lynn (Mcfadden) Yates

Feb 3, 2026

Kathy Lynn McFadden Yates, age 60, of Christian Street, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Born July 31, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William McFadden and Hazel Lovins McFadden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Hudson Poe....

Brenda Sue (Mccarty)  Trent

Brenda Sue (Mccarty) Trent

Feb 2, 2026

Brenda Sue Trent, age 84, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026.

Lovingly known as "Susie" to family and friends and affectionately called "Mom" and "Mamaw Susie" by her most treasured gifts on this earth, Brenda was a woman whose love knew no limits.

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