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Henry Eugene Curtis
Jun 1, 2020
Henry Eugene Curtis, age 53, of U.S. Highway 60, Salt Lick, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
He was born June 22, 1966, in Mason County, and is the son of Dolly Link Fawns of Hillsboro, and the late Henry Elden Curtis. He was also preceded in death by five brothers,...
Glenna Faye Hinton
Jun 1, 2020
Mrs. Glenna Faye Hinton, age 72, born March 17, 1948, in Oneida, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, June 1, 2020, at her home in Olive Hill, where she resided for the past 43 years.
Glenna was the daughter of the late Mary Criswell Plante and Raymond Plante.  She was raised...
Helen Rae (Bocook) Chadwell
May 30, 2020
Helen Rae Bocook Chadwell, age 74, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her home.
Born June 16, 1945, in Haldeman, she was the daughter of the late George Harlan Bocook and Mabel Irene Franklin Bocook. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sibling, Mary H. Bocook Stewart....
Barbara Lorene (Fultz) Cox
May 27, 2020
Barbara Lorene Fultz Cox, age 79, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
She was born on December 1, 1940, in Morehead to the late Kennis Earl and Ida Mae Christian Fultz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Gregory...
Luther C. Blankenship
May 25, 2020
Luther C. Blankenship, age 81, of Phelps, KY, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at his residence.
Born September 5, 1938, at Jamboree, in Pike County, he was a son of the late Cloyd and Edith Jane Blankenship. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Blankenship and Randy Blankenship; his first wife,...
Jenetta L. Pennington
May 25, 2020
Jenetta L. Pennington, age 69, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born July 28, 1950, in Muncie, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Forest Glen Logan and Famie Elizabeth Easton Logan. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Ellen...
William R. "Rick" Bradley
May 24, 2020
William R. "Rick" Bradley, age 70, of Morehead, was born June 7, 1949, in Lexington, and passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, in his home from a long illness acquired during his military service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. "Bill" Bradley and Phyllis Ann "Pucky" Jayne Bradley, and his beloved dog, Curly...
Benjimen Lee "Ben" Wilder
May 23, 2020
Benjimen Lee "Ben" Wilder, age 41, of Holly Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home.
Born June 6, 1978, in Montgomery County, he is the son of Randall James Wilder, who passed away May 29, 2014, and Subbie Davis Wilder of Owingsville.
In addition to his mother, Ben is also...
Inez Jean (Dewitt) Caudill
May 22, 2020
Inez Jean DeWitt Caudill, age 89, of Sharkey Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
Born October 26, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late George Everett DeWitt and Nervie Eldridge DeWitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six sisters.
...Bob D. Hayes
May 22, 2020
Bobby D. Hayes, age 80, of Rodburn Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at his residence.
Born August 3, 1939, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Russell and Nevada Ison Hay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Dale Hayes, Jr., and a daughter,...
Douglas "Doug" Robinson
May 21, 2020
Douglas "Doug" Robinson, age 58, of Ringos Mill Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his residence.
Born July 24, 1961, in Mt. Sterling, he was a son of the late Eddie and Peggy Hurst Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Mitchell Scott Robinson, and one sister,...
Freda Kay Fisher
May 19, 2020
Freda Kay Fisher of Norwood, OH. Born on August 25, 1951 in Chelyan, WV. Went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2020 at the age of 68. Loving sister of Jay (Sue) Fisher, Bob (Pat) Fisher, Bill (Carol) Fisher, Donna (late Tom) Hampton, Betty (late Darryl) Adams and the late Fred Fisher. Cherished daughter of the...
Woodrow Wilson Whisman
May 18, 2020
Woodrow Wilson Whisman, age 80, of Salt Lick, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at U. K. Medical Center in Lexington.
Born July 20, 1939, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Ernest and Shrilda Burton Whisman. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Glen Whisman, James Whisman, Howard Cadle...
Dave Manner
May 17, 2020
James David "Dave" Manner, age 70, of Burchett Blvd., Morehead, retired District Ranger of Daniel Boone National Forest, community leader, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling following an apparent heart attack while playing golf with friends.
Born October 21, 1949, in Milan, TN, he...
James M. Wallin
May 15, 2020
James M. Wallin, 85, of Starlight Lane, Morehead, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Julie D. Wallin; son, Warren D. Wallin and wife Suzanne of Dayton, OH; stepdaughter, Melanie Snyder and husband David of Dayton, OH; three grandchildren; and extended family and friends.
Jim was...
Matthew Thomas Mccarty
May 10, 2020
Matthew Thomas McCarty, age 38, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling Hospital.
Born January 26, 1982, in Lexington, Matthew is the son of Gay and Sharon Johnson McCarty of Mt. Sterling.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Angie (Chris) Johnson of Jeffersonville,...
Phillip Michael Thomas
May 9, 2020
Phillip Michael "Mike" Thomas, age 73, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence in Morehead.
He was born June 28, 1946, in Rowan County, and was the son of the late James Edward Thomas and Lillian Sparks Thomas Slone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Edward Thomas....
James Norman Riley
May 6, 2020
James Norman Riley, age 76, of Dry Branch Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at his home.
Born June 25, 1943, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Willie Grant Riley and Angeline Ross Riley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Homer, Ora, Arnold, Donald, and...
Allie Caleb Rigsby
May 4, 2020
Allie Caleb Rigsby died on May the Fourth, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Angela K. Rigsby, of Raceland, KY; his father, Andrew C. Schenck (Connie), of Morehead, KY; and his paternal grandmother, Judith Schenck. Allie is also survived by Lauren Bellomy, the love of his life. Allie leaves behind several aunts, uncles, cousins, and his many, many...
Bessie Jewell (Stafford) Jent
May 4, 2020
Bessie Jewell Stafford Jent, age 84, of Cold Springs Hollow Road, Morehead, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020, at her home.
Born November 1, 1935, in Elliott County, and was the daughter of the late Zora and Ina Howard Stafford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Clifford Jent and Phillip...
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