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Janet Crystal Hinton

Janet Crystal Hinton

Dec 13, 2020

Janet Crystal Hinton, age 84, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the home of her daughter.

Born August 26, 1936, in Soldier, she was the daughter of the late James Finley and Reba Jennings Hinton.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, James R. Hinton, Scotty M. Hinton, and Gentry...

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox

Dec 13, 2020

Arthur Cox, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 4, 1935, in Elliott County to the late James Edward and Mary Conn Cox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Fultz Cox;...

Chad Kenyon Lewis

Chad Kenyon Lewis

Dec 12, 2020

Chad Kenyon Lewis passed away at his home in Clearfield, Kentucky, on Saturday, December 12, 2020. He was born in Morehead, Kentucky, and was the son of Darrell Kenyon and Adora Jean "Jeannie" Lewis of Morehead.

He was preceded in death by his mother, maternal grandparents, Charles Miller and Deloris "Mamaw Dottie" Durham, paternal grandparents, Carlos Kenyon...

Herman Lee Mabry

Herman Lee Mabry

Dec 10, 2020

Herman Lee Mabry, age 80, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born September 23, 1940, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Arthur Mabry and Nola Moore Mabry.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Leanna Mastin Staggs

Leanna Mastin Staggs

Dec 10, 2020

Leanna Mastin Staggs, age 76, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

She was born February 28, 1944, in Maysville, Kentucky, the oldest child of the late Samuel and Mary Martha Mastin.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" Staggs, and one brother, William...

Joshua Owens Burden

Joshua Owens Burden

Dec 9, 2020

Joshua Owens Burden, age 35, of Mt. Sterling, passed away at his residence on December 9, 2020.

He was born in Mt. Sterling on July 29, 1985, the son of Edwin and Barbara Moore Burden.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Nathanial Burden and Carter Burden; two sisters, Shelly Sanders (Jake Rogers) ...

Ronald "Specks" Wayne Buttry

Ronald "Specks" Wayne Buttry

Dec 9, 2020

Ronald Wayne "Specks" Buttry, 83, of Whitaker Lane, Mount Sterling, formerly of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling.

Born September 17, 1937, in Norris City, Illinois, he was a son of the late Hayward Wayne Buttry and Vonda Lea Walls Buttry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Frances (Evans)  Schuller

Frances (Evans) Schuller

Dec 7, 2020

Frances Evans Schuller, age 61, of Morehead, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead .

Born April 29, 1959, in Richwood, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Cecil David and Minnie McKinney Evans.

She is survived by her daughters, Christina Woodring of Morehead and Jennifer Lewis of...

Kathy Lynn (Scott)  Besselman

Kathy Lynn (Scott) Besselman

Dec 6, 2020

Kathy Lynn Scott Besselman, age 60, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at her home, peacefully and surrounded by family.

Born on March 15, 1960, in Newport, she was born to Robert and Angie Scott.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Scott Roeller.

She is survived by...

Gary M. Pennington

Gary M. Pennington

Dec 6, 2020

Gary M. Pennington, age 73, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born August 13, 1947, in Grayson, he is the son of Maxine Horton Pennington of Morehead and the late Lowell Pennington, Sr.

On July 3, 1971, Gary was united in marriage his wife...

Marvin Hamilton

Marvin Hamilton

Dec 5, 2020

Marvin Hamilton, age 62, of Bullfork Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, December 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

Born October 17, 1958, in Pike County, he is the son of Clifford Hamilton of Morehead and the late Minnie Belle Bartley Hamilton.  In addition to his mother, Marvin was preceded in death by one grandson, Cash...

Madge A. (Thomas)  Elliott

Madge A. (Thomas) Elliott

Dec 3, 2020

Madge A. Thomas Elliott, age 84, formerly of Clearfield, widow of Dr. Charles H. Elliott, Jr., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Mayfair Manor in Lexington.

Born October 20, 1936, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late James Ruben Thomas and Sybrina Sparks Thomas.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by six...

Chester "C. J." Mullins, Jr.

Chester "C. J." Mullins, Jr.

Dec 1, 2020

Chester "C. J." Mullins, Jr., age 27, of Jacks Drive, Wellington, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital – Norton HealthCare in Louisville.

Born August 25, 1993, in Georgetown, he is the son of Dorothy Adams Brown of Dale, Indiana, and Chester Mullins of Wellington.

C. J. is survived by a daughter,...

Crystal (Harris)  Fouch

Crystal (Harris) Fouch

Nov 30, 2020

Crystal Harris Fouch, age 55, of Clearfield, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 18, 1965, in Pikeville, she was the daughter of the late BW and Imogene Justice Harris.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Eva Harris.

Crystal is survived...

Becky Lee Sheppard

Becky Lee Sheppard

Nov 30, 2020

Becky Lee Sheppard, age 52, of Morehead, went to her heavenly home, Monday, November 30, 2020, at her residence.

She was born December 20, 1967, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late George and Virginia Shephard also of Massachusetts.

She had an associate degree in Medical Transcription though at the time of her passing,...

Anna Lee (Thomas)  Skeens

Anna Lee (Thomas) Skeens

Nov 30, 2020

Anna Lee Thomas Skeens, age 83, of Bluestone Road, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 30, 2020, at her home.

Born December 3, 1936, in Lee County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Barsha "Bossie" Taylor Thomas.  Her siblings, Paul Thomas, Glenn Thomas, and Ella Frances Thomas Stivers preceded her...

Bobby Gene Johnson

Bobby Gene Johnson

Nov 29, 2020

Bobby Gene Johnson, age 82, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at U.K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Born July 4, 1938, in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Bridges and Venice Ellis Johnson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Gene Edward Johnson on December...

Nancy Elizabeth (Campbell)  Garrett

Nancy Elizabeth (Campbell) Garrett

Nov 28, 2020

Nancy Elizabeth Garrett, age 97, formerly of Morehead, died peacefully in her residence in Mount Sterling on November 28, 2020.

Nancy was born March 20, 1923, in Graham, Virginia, to Estelle (Bruce) Campbell and Paul Campbell. Nancy was one of 7 children. She grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, after her family moved there during the depression....

Richard F Durso

Richard F Durso

Nov 27, 2020

Richard F. Durso, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at his home.

Born July 26, 1945, in Murphysboro, Illinois, he was a son of the late Frank Joseph Durso and Dorothy Miller Durso.

He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and was a civilian with the Army another 10 years....

Donald R. Porter

Donald R. Porter

Nov 26, 2020

Donald R. Porter, age 79, of Clayton Lane, Morehead, passed away November 26, 2020, at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stanton, KY.

Born February 6, 1941, in Elliott County, Donald was the seventh child of the late Nelson Porter and Opal DeHart Porter Fultz.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

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