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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
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;Â grandchildren:Â ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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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