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Lloyd Frank Cornett
Apr 24, 2021
Lloyd Frank Cornett, age 86, of Swim Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his residence.
Born November 22, 1934, in Cynthiana, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Frank and Eunice Irene Trent Cornett. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Ina Alletha McDaniel Cornett in 2010;...
Donita Kay Jones
Apr 23, 2021
Donita Kay Jones, 50, formerly of Morehead, passed away in her Lexington home after a brief illness on April 23, 2021.
She was preceded in death by both parents, Donna Law Basford of Morehead and Jackie Ray Basford of Flemingsburg.
Donita is survived by three children, Matthew Jones (Megan Cerna) of Morehead, Taylor Emmons and...
Robert Lee "Bob" Shay
Apr 22, 2021
Robert Lee ("Bob") Shay of Garden City, MI, died of natural causes at Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital on April 22, 2021 at the age of 81, surrounded by family both remote and in person. He was born August 7, 1939, in Soldier, KY, the youngest son of Allie G. and Beulah May (Rayburn) Shay.
He married his...
Juleen "Julie" Kathrine (Olson) Skudlarski
Apr 22, 2021
JULEEN "JULIE" KATHRINE SKUDLARSKI, 95, of Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Shoreview, Minnesota, died in her sleep on April 22, 2021, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. She was predeceased by Ambrose "Bud" Skudlarski, her husband of 22 years; her parents, Edith and Ted Olson; her siblings: Isabelle Omvig, Roland Olson, and Ryna Alberg; and several nieces, nephews and...
Margaret (Derouen) Patton
Apr 21, 2021
Margaret DeRouen Patton, age 94, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Born in Reserve, Louisiana, to her father Suly and her mother Noemie Horn DeRouen. Margaret Patton lived in Morehead and worked as an associate professor of sociology at Morehead State University.
While at MSU she founded the KY Chapter of Pi...
Willard Dean "Curley" Curtis
Apr 16, 2021
Willard Dean "Curley" Curtis, age 75, of Morehead, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Baptist Health in Lexington.
Born October 9, 1945, at Sharkey in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Oral Glen Curtis and Myrtle Johnson Curtis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Brenda Reffitt Curtis,...
Lee Roy Mcclurg
Apr 16, 2021
Lee Roy McClurg, age 78, of Old Baptist Road, in Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.
He was born on March 25, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Harry Hurston McClurg and Geneva Wooten McClurg. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Lavina...
George Raymond Lands
Apr 14, 2021
George Raymond Lands, age 66, of Watson Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at his home.
Born March 21, 1955, in LaPorte, Indiana, he was a son of the late Charles Oliver Lands and Helen Faye Fultz Lands. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Keshia Taylor; a sister,...
Austin Tanner Netherly
Apr 13, 2021
Austin Tanner Netherly, age 22, of Ringos Mill Road, Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Austin was born March 20, 1999, in Morehead, to Melissa Netherly Martt of Morehead and was raised by his great aunt, Janet Netherly Egan and her husband Steve of Hillsboro, who considered Austin their son....
Deloris Ann (Reynolds) Hardin
Apr 9, 2021
Deloris Ann Reynolds Hardin, age 74, of Elliottville, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born July 17, 1946, in Ashland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Verna Cox Reynolds.
Deloris is survived by her husband of 55 years, Hurshel Dean Hardin, whom she married February 18,...
Michael Dwayne Martin
Apr 8, 2021
Michael Dwayne Martin, age 58, of Shelton Way, Mt. Sterling, loving husband of Leta Ann Howard Martin, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home surrounded by his devoted family.
Born September 25, 1962, in Mt. Sterling, Mike is the son of Raymond and Dorothy Jean Smith Martin of Mt. Sterling....
Willie T. Hatton
Apr 8, 2021
Willie T. Hatton, age 63, of Hatton Road, West Liberty, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his residence.
Born September 10, 1957, in West Liberty, he is the son of Thelma Louise Nickell Hatton of West Liberty and the late Thaddus Hatton. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila Dawn...
Antoinette "Toni" (Allen) Morgan
Apr 5, 2021
Antoinette "Toni" Allen Morgan, left this mortal existence on the 5 th of April 2021, in her home in Franklin, TN. Just seven days after celebrating her 75 th birthday. She was born on the 29 th of March 1946, in Covington, Kentucky. She was the second of the six children of Opal Hayes Allen and William Sexton Allen...
Ray Gilliam
Mar 31, 2021
Ray Gilliam, age 92, of Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, passed away on March 31, 2021, at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Owingsville, Kentucky.
He was born December 30, 1928, in Greenbriar, Kentucky, to the late Green and Cora Waddell Gilliam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanene Eldridge Gilliam;...
Ronnie Thomas Dean
Mar 26, 2021
Ronnie Thomas Dean, 50 years of age, passed away March 26, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family. Born January 30, 1971, in Florence, Kentucky, son of Ronnie H. Dean and the late Joyce Ann (Erwin) Dean.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his one true love, Jenny Zimmerman; his mother, Joyce Ann Dean; his grandmother,...
Earlene (Thornsberry) Blair Arrowood
Mar 26, 2021
Earlene Thornsberry Blair Arrowood, age 80, of Blair Ridge Road, West Liberty, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at her home.
Born July 27, 1940, in Morgan County, she was a daughter of Troy and Florence Jennings Thornsberry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Verl Blair; her second husband, Harold Arrowood; and...
Amber Dawn (Winkleman) Robinette
Mar 25, 2021
Amber Dawn Winkleman Robinette, age 39, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at her residence.
Born August 28, 1981, in Morehead, she is the daughter of Carl and Brenda Stevens Winkleman of Morehead.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son and a daughter, Michael Scott Robinette and Jada Lynae...
Ruby Pauline (Moore) White
Mar 24, 2021
Ruby Pauline Moore White, age 89, of Flag Branch Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 28, 1931, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Edward Moore and Elizabeth Stidom Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Rev. Winston Mcclurg
Mar 21, 2021
Rev. Winston McClurg, age 88, of Morehead, Kentucky, gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, March 21, 2021, following a decline in health at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born on July 29, 1932, in Morgan County, Kentucky, and was the first child of the late Emmitt and Cloie (Smedley) McClurg.
Winston...
Michael Ray "Mike" Chadwell
Mar 20, 2021
Michael Ray "Mike" Chadwell, age 76, of U. S. 60 East, Morehead, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Baptist Health in Louisville.
Born February 26, 1945, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Earl Freeman Chadwell and Lila Pettit Chadwell. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Larry...
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