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Douglas A. Thomas

Douglas A. Thomas

May 28, 2021

Douglas A. Thomas, age 61, of Morehead, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021, at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky, surrounded by his loved ones.

Douglas was born on March 31, 1960, in Grayson, Kentucky, to the late Ival and Martha Frances Porter Thomas.  In addition to his parents, Douglas...

Diane Faye (Wells)  Tackett

Diane Faye (Wells) Tackett

May 28, 2021

Diane Faye Wells Tackett, age 68, of Moores Flat Road, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021, surrounded by family at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She kept the faith and finished the race.

Born May 19, 1953, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late...

Wanda (Litteral)  Eversole

Wanda (Litteral) Eversole

May 27, 2021

Wanda L. Eversole, age 88, of Morehead, died peacefully at her home on May 27, 2021, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and John "Hardy" Litteral; her only son, Gregory D. Eversole; and one grandchild, Dakota Miles Eversole.

Wanda is survived by lifelong companion and love of her...

Earle L. Louder

Earle L. Louder

May 26, 2021

Earle L. Louder was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on July 30, 1932 and passed quickly and peacefully from this life on May 26, 2021. He was known by many names: Doc, Daddy, Uncle Earle, Grampa, and more. He loved them all. He was a consummate professional, but a family man and friend before anything else. He truly cared about...

Wilma Katheryn (Kissick)  Lewis

Wilma Katheryn (Kissick) Lewis

May 22, 2021

Wilma Katheryn Kissick Lewis, age 78, of Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born May 28, 1942, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Quentin Kissick and Hazel Staton Kissick.  Wilma's beloved husband of 52 years Jimmy J. "Buster" Lewis, whom she wed...

Cloma (Reeves)  Meredith

Cloma (Reeves) Meredith

May 19, 2021

Cloma (Reeves) Meredith, 89, of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.

She was born in Lewis County on November 24, 1931, to the late Selvia and Bertha (Perry) Reeves.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Leigh Ann (Thompson)  Williams

Leigh Ann (Thompson) Williams

May 13, 2021

Leigh Ann Thompson Williams, age 59, born April 22, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, in her home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, surrounded by her loved ones.

Leigh held many titles including mother, wife, daughter, sister, nana, aunt, and friend.  Leigh is survived by her husband of 40 years, Tony Williams, whom she...

David Elwood Spenlau

David Elwood Spenlau

May 10, 2021

David Elwood Spenlau, age 74, of Kodak, Tennessee, formerly of Carter County, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Born September 10, 1946, in Covington, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Harkins Henry Spenlau and Oddress Blankenship Spenlau Cooper .  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Maynard N Hoyt

Maynard N Hoyt

May 10, 2021

Maynard N. Hoyt, 82, of Pheasant Lane, Wellington, formerly of Rumford Corner, Maine, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021, at his residence.

Born on October 27, 1938, in Rumford Corner, Maine, he was a son of the late Wayland and Flora (McDonald) Hoyt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Lorie Loretta Doyle (Patrick)  Craft

Lorie Loretta Doyle (Patrick) Craft

May 10, 2021

Lorie Loretta Patrick Doyle Craft, age 55, of Morehead, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington with her loved ones by her side.

She was born March 31, 1966, in Fleming County, and is the daughter of Charlotte Forwalt of Flemingsburg and the late Richard Patrick.  Besides her father,...

Justin D. Phillips

Justin D. Phillips

May 9, 2021

Justin D. Phillips, age 75, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his home.

Born April 15, 1946, in Morgan County, he was the son of the late Jesse Boone and Nancy Ann "Nannie" Sargent Phillips.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Don Phillips, Jean Phillips, Wanda...

Patricia Darlene (Withrow)  Bowling

Patricia Darlene (Withrow) Bowling

May 8, 2021

Patricia Darlene Withrow Bowling, age 78, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 1, 1943, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Reba Sparkman Withrow.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one infant daughter; one grandson,...

Tammy Lea Boyd

Tammy Lea Boyd

May 8, 2021

Tammy Lea Boyd, age 57, of Hamilton Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

Born September 16, 1963, in Morehead, Tammy was the daughter of the late Andrew Wesley Boyd and Revena Davis Boyd.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Wesley Eugene Boyd.

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Janet Tina Black

Janet Tina Black

May 7, 2021

Janet Tina Black, age 54, of Pine Ridge Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at U.K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Born April 14, 1967, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Louann Link Black.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers:  Ranze Black, C. O. Black, Emerson Black,...

Debbie Reed

Debbie Reed

May 5, 2021

Debbie Reed, 68, of Morehead, KY passed away on May 5, 2021.

Debbie was preceded in death by her brothers, John Reed of Oak Hill, WV and Jack Reed of St. Petersburg, FL; sister, Patsy Coffee of Huntersville, NC; sister-in-law Donna Reed; brother-in-law, Louis Coffee and best friend, Belva Sammons. Debbie is survived by her nieces, Lisa...

Cody Justice Elliott

Cody Justice Elliott

Apr 29, 2021

Cody Justice Elliott, 27, of Johnson School Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 17, 1994, in Maysville, he is the son of Rebecca Ross Taylor and husband Brent of Covington and John Sanders Elliott and wife Debbie of Mt. Sterling.

In addition to his parents,...

Kim Eugene Leadingham

Kim Eugene Leadingham

Apr 28, 2021

Kim Eugene Leadingham, age 52, of Walker Road, Olive Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at St. Claire HeathCare in Morehead.

Born October 19, 1968, in Elliott County, he was a son of the late Eugene Velton Leadingham and Betty Lou Barker Leadingham.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Eula (Hamm)  Crisp

Eula (Hamm) Crisp

Apr 28, 2021

Eula Hamm Crisp, age 78, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Born March 16, 1943, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Levi Weldon Hamm and Virginia McKenzie Hamm.  In addition to her parents, Eula was preceded in death by her first husband,...

David T. White

David T. White

Apr 26, 2021

David T. White, age 73, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 25, 1947, he was a son of the late George Washington White and Gladys Emma Branham White.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Emmanuel Christopher Nathan...

Laura Jean (Gregory)  Mynhier

Laura Jean (Gregory) Mynhier

Apr 24, 2021

Laura Jean Gregory Mynhier, age 51, of E. Hwy 36, Olympia, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at her residence.

Born March 26, 1970, in Morehead, Laura was the daughter of the late Harlen Gregory and Rosella Wheeler Gregory.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Wyatt Slone; one sister, Carol Simpson;...

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