Obituaries

Mar 16, 2026

Audrey Staton, Sr., age 89, of Morehead, passed away peacefully Monday, March 16, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead following a long and brave battle with dementia.

Audrey was born March 16, 1937, in Menifee County, Kentucky, to the late Albert Lafayette Staton and Ida Lotta Sorell Staton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Mar 15, 2026

Nancy Ellen Shephard, age 75, of the Life Care Center, Morehead, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born December 1, 1950, in North Adams, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late George Shephard and Virginia Elmer Shephard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters,...

Mar 13, 2026

Glen Nelson Robinson, age 70, of Hay Drive, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 16, 1955, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Eddie Nelson Robinson and Peggy Hurst Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Mar 11, 2026

David Carr Fogle, age 68, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at University of Kentucky Medical Center Hospital. A man of quick wit and deep loyalty, David was a beloved husband, brother, and friend who left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

Born to the late Francis Gordon Fogle and Helen...

Mar 11, 2026

Bonnie T. Wood, age 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Born April 14, 1944, in Elliottville, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Ruben and Sybrina Sparks Thomas. In addition to her beloved parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, John Carl Thomas, Emma Lee Smith, Edith Chadwell, Ruby Elam,...

Mar 9, 2026

Charlotte Alfrey Raines, 84, of Goshen, Ohio, widow of Clyde Raines, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born November 3, 1941, on Beaver Creek in Frenchburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Harvard Clay Alfrey and Mildred Robinson Alfrey. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2026

Lawrence Thomas Caudill, 72, of Cranston Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Born in Rowan County, Kentucky, on August 22, 1953, Lawrence was the beloved son of the late Greenberry and Carrie Plank Caudill.

Lawrence loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, watching sports, Westerns, and the...

Mar 7, 2026

Charles "Chuck" Douglas Cooper, age 72, of Latimer Heights, Danville, formerly of Morehead, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

Born February 14, 1954, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Douglas Johnson Cooper and Laura Jane Kinder Cooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Mar 4, 2026

George Cecil Harris, age 84, of Turkey Creek Lane, Winchester, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.

Born September 29, 1941, in Paintsville, he was a son of the late Oscar Warren Harris and Carrie Virginia Cecil Harris. In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 3, 2026

Bonnie Sue Jones Wagoner Denton, age 73, of Jones Ridge, Clearfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born January 6, 1953, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Jones and Virgie Perkins Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Mar 1, 2026

Teresa Ann White Padgett, age 63, of Open Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 17, 1962, in Rowan County, Teresa is the daughter of Lonnie Edward "Eddie" White and Carol Ann Mabry White of Morehead.

In addition to her parents, she is survived...

Mar 1, 2026

James Woodford "Woody" Black, Jr., age 79, of Sharkey, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2026, at UK–St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 10, 1946, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Woodford Black and Hazel Stidom Black. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Feb 28, 2026

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Caldwell Ferguson, 73, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare, with her loving family by her side.

Born November 3, 1952, in Paris, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary Talbot Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her infant...

Feb 26, 2026

Carl Wayne "Tuff" or "Wink" Winkleman, age 68, of Christy Creek Road, Morehead, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at UK - St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 7, 1958, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Roy Junior Winkleman and Nannie Faye Waddell Winkleman. In addition...

Feb 24, 2026

Anthony Mabry, age 58, of Morehead, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 25, 1967, in Rowan County, he is the son of Clyde R. Mabry and Bernice L. Prince Mabry of Morehead.

In addition to his...

Feb 23, 2026

Charles Ray Howard, age 43, of Beagle Drive, Morehead, passed away Monday, February 23, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after an extended illness.

Born October 26, 1982, in Morehead, he is the son of Diana Winkleman Howard Hitch of Morehead, and the late Charles Anthony Hitch.

Besides his mother, Charles Ray is survived...

Feb 22, 2026

Denise Ann Gore, age 70, of Bishop Court, Morehead, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 24, 1955, in Chapmanville, West Virginia, Denise was the daughter of the late Elmer Otis "Jim Bob" Gore, Jr. and Betty Lee Johnson Wages.

Denise is survived by...

Feb 22, 2026

Jackie Kenneth Roberts December 26, 1940 – February 22, 2026

Jackie's journey began on December 26, 1940, as the fifteenth child born to Eddie and Ethel (Dillon) Roberts. He was born in Clearfield (up Dry Creek), Kentucky. He was welcomed to his heavenly home on February 22, 2026.

At the age of 18, he met...

Feb 21, 2026

Betty "Sue" Lewis, age 74, of Elliott County, went home to Jesus on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home on T. Skaggs Road.

Born on January 9, 1952, in Elliott County, she was the daughter of the late Rulie and Elvia Moore Lewis.  Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers:  Billy...

Feb 21, 2026

Eddie Dean Sorrell, Sr., age 66, of Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 19, 1959, in Winchester, he was the son of the late Lela Faye Sorrell Holden.

Eddie is survived...