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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...

Lottie (Mabry)  Richardson

Lottie (Mabry) Richardson

Nov 24, 2020

Lottie Mabry Richardson, age 86, of East Clack Mountain Road, Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born July 9, 1934, she was a daughter of the late David Wilson and Magelean Smedley Mabry. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett Lee Mabry and Wilson Junior Mabry;...

Mary Alice (Slone)  Dillon

Mary Alice (Slone) Dillon

Nov 24, 2020

Mary Alice Slone Dillon, 80, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at her Clearfield home.

Born February 9, 1940, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late James Britton (Britt) Slone and Rachel Fultz Slone.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Dewey, Lola, Jack, John Henry, Orville,...

Madge Conn Donithan Davis

Madge Conn Donithan Davis

Nov 19, 2020

Madge Conn Donithan Davis, age 85, of Corey Road, Salt Lick, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehab Center in Owingsville.

Born March 15, 1935, in Salt Lick, she is the daughter of the late Emil and Myrtle Warner Conn.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Garney...

Margaret (Dehart)  Cox

Margaret (Dehart) Cox

Nov 19, 2020

Margaret Dehart Cox, age 87, of Big Perry Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at her residence.

She was born June 26, 1933, in Elliott County, a daughter of the late Levi and Vada Jones Dehart.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Midford Dehart, James Atley Dehart, Paul Dehart, and...

William "Colt" Hall

William "Colt" Hall

Nov 18, 2020

William "Colt" Hall, beloved two-day-old son of Robert Matthew "Matt" Hall and Christina Hall of Morehead, joined the heavenly angels on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at U.K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Colt and his twin brother, Waylon "Case" Hall, were born Monday, November 16, 2020, at St. Joseph HealthCare in Mt. Sterling.

In addition to his...

Leona Mae (Reynolds)  Smith

Leona Mae (Reynolds) Smith

Nov 17, 2020

Leona Mae Reynolds Smith, age 86, of Blairs Mill, West Liberty, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born December 10, 1933, in Elliott County, she was a daughter of the late Elmer Reynolds and Arizona "Zona" Mays Reynolds.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jackie Donald Sorrell

Jackie Donald Sorrell

Nov 16, 2020

Jackie Donald Sorrell, age 85, of Main Street, Owingsville, died Monday morning, November 16, 2020, at the home of his daughter, Lisa Rogers.

Born October 15, 1935, in Bath County, he was the son of Walter Jackson Sorrell and Katherine Lucille Pieratt Sorrell.  Jackie was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ford Douglas Sorrell; and...

Joseph Michael "Mike" Robinson

Joseph Michael "Mike" Robinson

Nov 16, 2020

Joseph Michael "Mike" Robinson, age 45, of West Sun Street, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at his residence.

Born February 14, 1975, in Ashland, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Donald and Ida Blackburn Robinson.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lorie Nuckols; mother-in-law, Kathy Richardson; and...

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