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Diana Kay (Mckenzie)  Phillips

Diana Kay (Mckenzie) Phillips

Jun 9, 2021

Diana Kay McKenzie Phillips, age 72, of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born August 19, 1948, in Rowan County, and was a daughter of the late Robert Sherwood McKenzie and Clara Nell Johnson McKenzie.

Kay was preceded in death on May 9,...

Branden Keith Porter

Branden Keith Porter

Jun 8, 2021

Branden Keith Porter, age 36, of Olive Hill, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his residence.

Born July 16, 1984, in Ashland, he is the son of Robin Elizabeth Barker Porter of Olive Hill and the late Keith Allen Porter. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Porter on June 10,...

Jamaica Natasha Caudill

Jamaica Natasha Caudill

Jun 5, 2021

Jamaica Natasha Caudill, 38, of Richmond, passed away June 5, 2021.  She was born March 3, 1983, in Morehead to Mary Louise Hinton.

She was a dedicated CNA for 15 years and a graduate of MCTC.

Jamaica was a loving mother to her two children, Blaken and Gracie, a step-mother to Kaitlyn and Jaden, and...

Caroline (Caudill)  Jukes

Caroline (Caudill) Jukes

Jun 3, 2021

Caroline Caudill Jukes, age 87, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Christian Health Center in Bowling Green.

The Morehead, Kentucky, native was born May 14, 1934, to the late Ira T. Caudill and Iva DeHart Caudill.

Mrs. Jukes was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowling Green; a member of Daughters of the...

Vicki L. Reuter

Vicki L. Reuter

Jun 3, 2021

Vicki L. Reuter, age 62, formerly of Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owingsville.

She was born on September 28, 1958, in Fayette County, Kentucky, to the late Howard V. and Alma Waddell Reuter.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle Kathryn "Kathy" Reuter...

Judith Carole Turner

Judith Carole Turner

Jun 3, 2021

The world has lost a very special lady.  Judith Carole Turner, 77, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed from this world on June 3, 2021, surrounded by her devoted husband and family.  She has now gone to be with the Lord in her heavenly home.

Judith was born in Shelbyville on January 14, 1944 to the late Max E....

Lesley Dawn (Charles)  Kendall

Lesley Dawn (Charles) Kendall

Jun 2, 2021

Lesley Dawn Charles Kendall, age 37, was born April 5, 1984, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Lesley is the daughter of Thelma Hampton Charles of Wurtland, Kentucky, and Steve Charles and Carol of Winchester, Kentucky.  In addition to her parents, she is...

Marvin Stanley Howard

Marvin Stanley Howard

Jun 2, 2021

Marvin Stanley Howard, age 72, of Evergreen Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his residence.

Born January 13, 1949, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Stanley and Mary Ava Conley Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifton Howard and Emil Howard, and one...

Joseph "Joe" Curtis Smoot

Joseph "Joe" Curtis Smoot

Jun 1, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Curtis Smoot, age 72, of Hunters Lane, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at his home.

Born March 10, 1949, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Jesse Goble Smoot and Pansy Ethel Pierce Smoot.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Billie Jean Smoot...

Bonnie Lou Rose

Bonnie Lou Rose

May 30, 2021

Bonnie Lou Rose, age 64, of Elliott County, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her home, after a battle with cancer.

Born May 9, 1957, in Sandy Hook, she was a daughter of the late Earnest William Rose and Grace Lyon Rose.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Elmon...

Janice Louise (Fawns)  Jolly

Janice Louise (Fawns) Jolly

May 29, 2021

Janice Louise Fawns Jolly, age 79, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born April 14, 1942, in Grange City, she was the daughter of the late Ora and Christine Pickrell Fawns.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Fawns, and her...

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...

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