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Gary Joseph Parris

Gary Joseph Parris

Jan 9, 2021

Gary Joseph Parris, age 53, of Country Estates, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away January 9, 202, at his residence.

He was born April 24, 1967, in Hollywood, Florida, and is the son of Pamela Schmidt DeWitt of Morehead, Kentucky, and the late John Frederick Parris.

In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by a brother,...

Melvina Almeda (Crum)  Lambert

Melvina Almeda (Crum) Lambert

Jan 9, 2021

Melvina Almeda Crum Lambert, age 58, of Wildflower Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born May 22, 1962, in Boyd County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Almeda Deloris Evans Crum.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Frank...

Lowell Dean "Ld" Murray

Lowell Dean "Ld" Murray

Jan 9, 2021

Lowell Dean "LD" Murray, age 69, of Morehead, was born April 20, 1951, in Lexington, Kentucky, and passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021.

LD was a former resident of Lexington, Kentucky, Athens, Georgia, and London, Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah Adkins Murray; his son, Lowell David and his wife...

Wesley Charles "Wes" Wages

Wesley Charles "Wes" Wages

Jan 9, 2021

Wesley Charles "Wes" Wages, age 59, of Hungry Hollow, Morehead, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born April 12, 1961, in Maysville, he was a son of the late William "Bill" Wages and Alverta Musall Wages. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Wade Wages.

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Marland David "Bobo" Crawford

Marland David "Bobo" Crawford

Jan 7, 2021

Marland David "BoBo" Crawford, age 72, of Lakeport, FL, formerly of Clearfield, KY, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. peacefully at his home.

Bo was born November 1, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Marland L. Crawford and Doris June Coker Crawford.

He is survived by his wife of 49...

Shirley Mae (Smedley)  Lewis

Shirley Mae (Smedley) Lewis

Jan 7, 2021

Shirley Mae Smedley Lewis of Jewell Lane, Morehead, more lovingly known by most as Nanan, made heaven her home Thursday morning, January 7, 2021. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Philip "PR" Lewis, whom she has missed immensely since his passing in 2007.

Born December 8, 1939, on Dry Creek, Shirley was the daughter of...

Nadine (Day)  Reedy

Nadine (Day) Reedy

Jan 6, 2021

Nadine Day Reedy, age 73, of Morehead, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, January 6, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born at Hyden in Leslie County on January 4, 1948, she was the daughter of the late J. C. Day (1923 – 1988) and Geneva Koger King (1931 – 2020).  Besides...

Barbara Jean Thompson

Barbara Jean Thompson

Jan 6, 2021

Barbara Jean Thompson, 69, a lifelong resident of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Baptist Health in Lexington.

Barbara was born July 17, 1951, to the late Clifton and Elizabeth Stull Thompson. She was a 1969 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She retired as a supervisor from AO Smith after 40...

Willard Warren, Jr.

Willard Warren, Jr.

Jan 6, 2021

Willard Warren, Jr., age 80, of Bull Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born December 5, 1940, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Willard Lee Warren and Ethel Little Warren.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Etta Darlene Warren...

Geretha C. (Todd)  Barndollar

Geretha C. (Todd) Barndollar

Jan 5, 2021

Geretha C. (Todd) Barndollar, age 84, of Shelby, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at OhioHealth Marion General. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 60 years, Bill, whom she has missed immensely since his passing.

Geretha was born January 20, 1936, in Beckley, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Jacy Jesse and Letha...

Harding Bertram "Dewey" Bond, Jr.

Harding Bertram "Dewey" Bond, Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

Harding Bertram "Dewey" Bond, Jr., age 81, of Fox Run Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2020, at his residence.

Born June 17, 1939, in South Beloit, Illinois, he was a son of the late Harding Bertram Bond, Sr. and Frances Dabney Bond.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother,...

William Edward Baker

William Edward Baker

Jan 2, 2021

William Edward Baker, age 61, of Petticoat Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, a devoted father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Billy was born July 6, 1959, in Middletown, Ohio, to Add Baker and Donna Rose Baker and raised by his mother, Donna Rose Baker Wilson and her husband, Ronald...

Luwanna Ruth (Story)  Perkins

Luwanna Ruth (Story) Perkins

Jan 2, 2021

Luwanna Ruth Story Perkins, age 87, of Flemingsburg, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at U. K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Born March 21, 1933, in Hillsboro, she was a daughter of the late Albert Russell Story and Mary Eva Williams Story. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Allen Bruce Stidam

Allen Bruce Stidam

Jan 2, 2021

Allen Bruce Stidam, age 65, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, Kentucky, went to his eternal home in heaven on January 2, 2021, with family by his side.

He was born August 29, 1955, to the late Winston Thomas and Vivian Agnes (Sparks) Stidam at their home in Vanceburg, Kentucky.  He was also preceded in death by his older...

Laura Jane (Kinder)  Cooper

Laura Jane (Kinder) Cooper

Jan 1, 2021

Laura Jane Kinder Cooper, age 89, of Flemingsburg went home to be with the Lord around 3:30 Friday morning, January 1, 2021.  She was born December 31, 1931, in Rowan County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Beatrice Fraley Kinder; brothers, Lloyd Kinder, Harrison Kinder, George Kinder, and Bobby Kinder; sisters, Alta McCleese...

Peggy (Watkins)  Bizzel

Peggy (Watkins) Bizzel

Dec 30, 2020

Peggy Watkins Bizzel, age 92, of Morehead, Kentucky, a dedicated wife and mother, passed away December 30, 2020, at her home.

Born August 21, 1928, in Caruthersville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late William and Kitty Jordan Watkins.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Dr. Jack English Bizzel,...

A. L. "Buck" Dawson

A. L. "Buck" Dawson

Dec 29, 2020

A. L. "Buck" Dawson, a husband, a father, a friend to many, and a resident of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away December 29, 2020, at home with his loving wife Roberta by his side. He was 83.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Roberta; a daughter, Robin Shaffer (Bill) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; two sons,...

Fostella (Pennington)  Winkle

Fostella (Pennington) Winkle

Dec 28, 2020

Fostella Pennington Winkle, age 88, of Richmond, Indiana, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020.

She was born on March 12, 1932, in   Elliott County, Kentucky, to the late Arthur and Elsie Harris Pennington.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Winkle; one son, Kenny...

Christine Ann (Roth)  Drake

Christine Ann (Roth) Drake

Dec 27, 2020

Christine Ann Roth Drake, age 80, of Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at U. K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Christine was born October 6, 1940, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late Pearl Henry Roth and Dorothy Beatrice Humphries Roth.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clyde Chester...

Kimberly Sue (Blankenbeckler)  Carter

Kimberly Sue (Blankenbeckler) Carter

Dec 27, 2020

Kimberly Sue Blankenbeckler Carter, age 52, of Dewey Garris Road, Olive Hill, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at her residence.

Born May 25, 1968, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Billy Kronmueller and Dorene Blankenbeckler.  Kim is survived by Bert and Dixie Blankenbeckler who raised Kim since she was four years of age...

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