Obituaries

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 20, 2021

Bonnie Francis (Henderson) Cole Dunn, age 49, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 14, 1971, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Lonnie Henderson and Judy Brown Henderson Parks.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Regina Henderson....

Mar 17, 2021

Linda Gail Butler McKinney, age 49, of T McKinney Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Born September 12, 1971, in Sandy Hook, she is the daughter of the late Carl Everett "Biggs" Butler and Glenna Kay Reynolds Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 11, 2021

Michael Ralph Rigdon, age 53, of Monticello Drive, Morehead, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 11, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born September 9, 1967, in Xenia, Ohio, Michael is the son of Marion Ralph Rigdon of Hillsboro and the late Jerrie Sue Adams Ridgon, who passed away November 10,...

Mar 8, 2021

Ann Gillum Fraley departed her earthly life to join her Savior on March 8, 2021.  Ann was born September 6, 1940 at Burke, Kentucky.  She was the daughter of the late Albert and May Gillum.

Ann's Christian Faith was at the core of her life.  Ann was a member of the Laurel Gorge Enterprise Baptist Church in...

Mar 8, 2021

Billy Ray Thurman, age 56, of Willow Lane, Wellington, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born July 6, 1964, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Margaret Feltner Thurman.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Mar 6, 2021

Lodema Jane Curtis, age 87, of Colfax Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born November 1, 1933, in Fleming County, she was the daughter of the late Only Harvey Crawford and Martha Alta Spurlock Crawford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Nelson...

Mar 5, 2021

Lowell Eldridge, age 76, of Eldridge Lane, Morehead, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville.

Born November 14, 1944, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Russell and Nellie (Johnson) Eldridge.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Henry, and brother-in-law, Don Epperhart.

Mar 5, 2021

Colleen Sloan Kidd, age 71, of R Kidd Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 2, 1949, in Morgan County, she was the daughter of the late Vercil "Did" Sloan and Lornelle Brown Sloan.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Lee Sloan,...

Mar 4, 2021

Debra Joan Hamilton Souders, age 62, of Clayton Lane North, Morehead, was born April 14, 1958, and passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at her home.

Debbie will be lovingly remembered by four children:  daughters, Brittany Willis and wife Mary of Sellersburg, Indiana, Paula Hamilton and Delilah Hamilton, and son, Cody Hamilton, all of Morehead.  Other survivors...