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Laurie "Daniele" (Cornett)  Hunter

Laurie "Daniele" (Cornett) Hunter

Sep 20, 2021

Laurie "Daniele" Cornett Hunter, 49, of Lexington, passed from this life to her Heavenly Father on September 20, 2021.

Daniele was born on May 6, 1972, in Morehead, Kentucky.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Hunter of Lexington; her brothers, Robert Gillan Cornett and Andrew Cornett (Katlyn) of Morehead; her two aunts and uncles, Margie Cornett...

James L. Weathers

James L. Weathers

Sep 17, 2021

James L. Weathers, 77, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021, at U.K. Bluegrass Hospice Care after a short illness.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Madonna Weathers; children: John Weathers (Dina) of Portland, Oregon, Sarah Huffman Caudill (Boone) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Guy Huffman (Molly) of Morehead, Kentucky; grandchildren: ...

Charleen Gail (Gilkison)  Gulley

Charleen Gail (Gilkison) Gulley

Sep 15, 2021

Charleen Gail (Gilkison) Gulley, age 60, of Morehead gained her heavenly wings Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

Charleen was born June 10, 1961, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.  She was a graduate of Rowan County Senior High School.  Charleen was a woman of faith and an active member of Rock Fork Church.  Her life was spent as a public...

James C. Durham

James C. Durham

Sep 15, 2021

James C. Durham, age 74, of Mohegan Avenue, Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Born September 26, 1946, in London, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Virgil Durham and Zelma McDaniel Durham Vickers.  He was also preceded in death by two half-brothers, Timmy Durham and...

Ricky Lee Eastham

Ricky Lee Eastham

Sep 15, 2021

Ricky Lee Eastham, age 45, of Roxanne Street, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a brief illness.

He was born October 11, 1975, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the son of Eddie and Lois Burton Eastham of Morehead. On August 18, 2001, Ricky was united in marriage to his...

Myron Nicholas Combs

Myron Nicholas Combs

Sep 14, 2021

Myron Nicholas Combs, age 39, of Cross Creek Drive, Mt. Sterling, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling.

Born October 3, 1981, in Mt. Sterling, he is the son of Eloise Patton Combs of Mt. Sterling and the late Kelly Combs.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by an uncle, Gary...

Samuel E. May

Samuel E. May

Sep 14, 2021

Samuel E. May, age 94, of May Road, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, while in his home after a prolonged illness.

Sam was born on September 1, 1927, in Rowan County, a son of the late Henry and Jessie Johnson May.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Paul Edward Glover

Paul Edward Glover

Sep 14, 2021

Paul Edward Glover, age 80, of Lafayette Drive, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 19, 1941, he was a son of the late Nathan and Latonia Hamm Glover. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Jody Back, Ruth Wagoner, and Pearl Kilgore...

Sheila Lynn Peyton

Sheila Lynn Peyton

Sep 13, 2021

Sheila Lynn Peyton, age 48, of Fawnwood Court, Clearfield, formerly of West Liberty, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.

Born July 26, 1973, in Ohio, she is the daughter of Pamela Whitt of Middletown, Ohio, and the late Amos Lynn Peyton, who preceded her in death on July 9, 2010.

In addition to her mother,...

Leonard Trent

Leonard Trent

Sep 13, 2021

Leonard Trent, age 81, of Clearfield, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at Ephriam McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

Born February 15, 1940, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Sherman Trent and Edith Edna Dillon Trent. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Bernice Trent;...

Faron David Ison

Faron David Ison

Sep 13, 2021

Faron David Ison, age 66, of Pruetts Fork Road, Sandy Hook, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 10, 1955, in West Liberty, he was a son of late Bennie and Edna Roberts Ison.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Ison and...

Charlene Mae (Hamilton)  Black

Charlene Mae (Hamilton) Black

Sep 11, 2021

Charlene Mae Hamilton Black, age 78, of Hendrix Road, Owingsville, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 9, 1943, in Peebles, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late John Isaac Hamilton and Mary Elizabeth Bennett Donathan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers...

Devon Gene Fultz

Devon Gene Fultz

Sep 10, 2021

Devon Gene Fultz, age 29, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence.

Born January 23, 1992, in Ashland, Kentucky, he is the son of Donna Plank (fiancé James Collins) of Morehead and Vester Fultz (Carolyn) of Sandy Hook.

In addition to his parents, he is survived his fiancée, Tashina...

Charles Russell Whisenant

Charles Russell Whisenant

Sep 8, 2021

Charles Russell Whisenant, age 95, of East Highway 60, Salt Lick, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY, after a stroke he experienced one week ago.

Born July 26, 1926, in Beckley, West Virginia, and reared in Oceana, West Virginia, he was...

Bradley H. Collins, Jr.

Bradley H. Collins, Jr.

Sep 7, 2021

Bradley H. Collins, Jr., age 58, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

He was born in Morehead, Kentucky, on February 3, 1963, to Bradley H. Collins, Sr. and the late Connie Hayes Collins Rzonka. He was raised in Morehead and attended Rowan County schools.

He was a carpenter by...

Dr. James David Richardson

Dr. James David Richardson

Sep 7, 2021

Dr. James David Richardson, age 76, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Saratoga Springs, New York, from complications due to a breakthrough Covid infection.

He was predeceased by his parents, William and Lovena Richardson of Morehead, Kentucky, his sister Barbara McKenzie of Flat Gap, Kentucky, and his wife of 50 years, Karen Suzanne Hargis Richardson, of...

Sandra (Wallace)  Lambert Pearce

Sandra (Wallace) Lambert Pearce

Sep 6, 2021

Sandra Wallace Lambert Pearce, age 72, of McBrayer Road, Clearfield, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 30, 1948, in Morehead, she is the daughter of Geneva Buckner Brown of Morehead and the late Glenville Wallace. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one son, Matthew...

Bobby Eugene Tackett, Sr.

Bobby Eugene Tackett, Sr.

Sep 5, 2021

Bobby Eugene Tackett, Sr., age 78, of Moores Flat Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 17, 1943, in Globe, he was a son of the late Kenneth Tackett and Dorothy Williams Tackett.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Michael Paul Surface

Michael Paul Surface

Sep 4, 2021

Michael Paul Surface, age 39, of Haldeman Heights, Morehead, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare Center in Morehead due to injuries sustained in an accident.

Born June 21, 1982, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, he is the son of Paul and Debbie Fannin Surface of Alexandria, Indiana.

In addition to his parents, he...

Dalphene (Sparkman)  Spencer

Dalphene (Sparkman) Spencer

Aug 31, 2021

Dalphene Sparkman Spencer, age 86, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born December 24, 1934, in Floyd County, she was a daughter of the late Tony and Julie Bentley Sparkman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Compton and Ruby...

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