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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...

Jay Cassity

Jay Cassity

Dec 26, 2020

Albert Jay Cassity, (known as JayBird), age 90, of West Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.

Born April 30, 1930, in Elliott County, he was the son of the late David Lee Cassity and Bessie Etty Moore Cassity.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Christine Collins

Christine Collins

Dec 25, 2020

Christine Collins, age 55, of Clay Lick Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born April 8, 1965, in Royalton, Christine is the daughter of Brenda (Williams) Shepherd and her husband Virgil of Salyersville.

Christy is also survived by her husband, John C. "Jack" Collins; one son,...

Clela Pearl (Wallace)  Perry

Clela Pearl (Wallace) Perry

Dec 25, 2020

Clela Pearl Wallace Perry, age 91, of West Liberty, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at the Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayson.

Born September 29, 1929, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Corbett and Elizabeth Ann Perkins Wallace.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Elsie Marie (Johnson)  Mcclanahan

Elsie Marie (Johnson) Mcclanahan

Dec 24, 2020

Elsie Marie Johnson McClanahan, age 79, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Hillsboro.

Born May 25, 1941, in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Francis Stacy Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" McClanahan;...

Gene Allen Terry

Gene Allen Terry

Dec 23, 2020

Gene Allen Terry, age 54, formerly of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in Winchester where he lived.

He was born November 3, 1966, in Morehead, a son of Pauline Puckett Terry of Winchester and the late Bobby Willis Terry.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Marie Terry.

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Carrie Ann (Beair)  Davis

Carrie Ann (Beair) Davis

Dec 23, 2020

Carrie Ann Beair Davis, age 44, of Haney Branch, West Liberty, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her home.

She was born November 12, 1976, in Morehead and is the daughter of Donald L. and Mary Ison Beair.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Andrew M. Davis, whom she...

Evelyn Marie (Thacker)  Mays

Evelyn Marie (Thacker) Mays

Dec 22, 2020

Evelyn Marie Thacker Mays, age 78, of Canyon Ridge Road, Wellington, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born July 22, 1942, in Norton, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Jessie Thacker and Pearl Wells Thacker.

She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Day of Wellington; two...

Carol Walker (Rigdon)  Hosier

Carol Walker (Rigdon) Hosier

Dec 21, 2020

Carol June Rigdon Walker Hosier, age 75, of Helterbrand Road, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020, at her home.

Born December 22, 1944, in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Thomas Rigdon.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd "Bob"...

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