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Vernon Leon Hamilton

Vernon Leon Hamilton

Jul 11, 2020

Vernon Leon Hamilton, age 82, of U.S. 60 East, Morehead, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Vernon was born October 18, 1937, in Rowan County, a son of Trace Brooks Hamilton and Rena Fraley Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Leo Mcroberts

Leo Mcroberts

Jul 10, 2020

Leo McRoberts, age 92, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 17, 1928, at Smile, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Taylor McRoberts and Mary Kiser McRoberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and...

Sharlene "Shirley" (Crum)  Preston

Sharlene "Shirley" (Crum) Preston

Jul 9, 2020

Sharlene "Shirley" Crum Preston, age 82, of South Main, Versailles, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, at The Willows at Citation in Lexington.

Born September 22, 1937, in Haldeman, she was the daughter of the late Lee Crum and Mabel Sturgill Crum Elks.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Glen Preston,...

James Wayne Wilson

James Wayne Wilson

Jul 9, 2020

James Wayne Wilson, age 72, of Rodburn Hollow, Morehead, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, at his residence.

Born November 17, 1947, in Elliott County, he was the son of the late Harlan and Bessie Thornsberry Wilson.

He is survived by his wife Ethel "Rita" Crum Wilson; one son, Randy Wilson and wife Brenda; one...

Sandra Lee (Mcroberts)  Savey

Sandra Lee (Mcroberts) Savey

Jul 9, 2020

Sandra Lee McRoberts Savey, age 73, of McRoberts Lane, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehab Center in Owingsville.

Born December 12, 1946, in Maysville, she was the only child of the late Clive Rawlings McRoberts and Olive Ayres Call McRoberts.

Sandra is survived by her husband of 55 years,...

Penny Christine (Dailey)  Mcguire

Penny Christine (Dailey) Mcguire

Jul 7, 2020

Penny Christine Dailey McGuire, age 58, of Morehead, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She passed peacefully at her home from an extended illness.

Born October 26, 1961, in Mt. Sterling, Penny was the daughter of the late Rosa Dailey Sailors Porter and James Sailors.  Besides her parents, she was...

Karen Sue (Fox)  Banks

Karen Sue (Fox) Banks

Jul 6, 2020

Karen Sue (Fox) Banks, age 54, of Hartz Mountain Drive, Morehead, passed away July 6, 2020, at her home.

Born June 17, 1966, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, Karen was the daughter of the late Doug and Fannie Howard Fox.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Fox Robinson.

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Gerald Mckinney

Gerald Mckinney

Jul 6, 2020

Elmer Gerald McKinney, age 76, of Barber Road, Clearfield, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at St. Claire Health Care in Morehead.

Born December 26, 1943, in Morehead, Gerald was the son of the late Otto and Lucy Staton McKinney.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Perry McKinney, who passed away...

Allen Edward Farrell

Allen Edward Farrell

Jul 5, 2020

Allen Edward Farrell, age 59, CCC Trail, Morehead, KY, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at his residence.  On October 22, 2016, he married his wife of almost four years, Melissa (Brown) Farrell.

Allen was born on May 14, 1961, in Altoona, PA.  He was the son of the late Alfred Richard Farrell and Helen Rife Farrell. ...

William Eugene Moore

William Eugene Moore

Jul 4, 2020

William Eugene Moore, age 61, of Morgan Fork Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his residence.

Born April 12, 1959, in Morehead, he was the son of the late Jack and Clara Tackett Moore.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Jackie Moore.

William is survived by one...

Jill (Eldridge)  Wright

Jill (Eldridge) Wright

Jul 4, 2020

Jill Eldridge Wright, age 74, of Whitaker Street, Morehead, passed from this life on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owingsville.

Jill, a daughter of the late Dail and Jean Jones Eldridge, was born December 18, 1945, in Carter County.  She was also preceded in death by sisters, Willa Bea Danner, Jeanene Gilliam,...

Carolyn Sue (Sparks)  Barker

Carolyn Sue (Sparks) Barker

Jul 2, 2020

Carolyn Sue Sparks Barker, age 70, of Fyrl Street, Clearfield, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her residence.

Born September 14, 1949, in Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Lillian Adkins Sparks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, David R. Barker...

David Mark Law

David Mark Law

Jul 1, 2020

David Mark Law, age 53, of Morgan Fork Road, Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at his residence.

Born September 12, 1966, in Wilmington, Ohio, he is the son of Gaynes Law of Clearfield and the late Janice Shaw Kleepe.  Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Anne "Cindy" Law on...

Roger Gene Plank

Roger Gene Plank

Jul 1, 2020

Roger G. Plank, age 61, of Kennedy Court, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born December 22, 1958, in Morehead, he was a son of the late Sam and Edna Conley Plank. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Fowler, and six brothers,...

Betty Kiser Johnson Hall

Betty Kiser Johnson Hall

Jul 1, 2020

Betty Kiser Johnson Hall, of Wallingford, passed away July 1, 2020, at Life Care Center of Morehead after an extended illness.

Born September 26, 1938, in Morehead, she was a daughter of the late Hiram Ashbrook Kiser and Fannie Jane Roberts Kiser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lonnie...

Joey Lavern Riddle

Joey Lavern Riddle

Jun 30, 2020

Joey Lavern Riddle, age 46, of East Cardinal Lane, Clearfield, was born June 21, 1974, in Morehead, and passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at North Audubon Hospital in Louisville.

He is survived by his mother, Robin Wright Robinson of Clearfield; a step brother, Kenneth Douglas Robinson, Jr.; a step sister, Rianna Robinson, both of Morhead; extended...

Noemie Marie Derouen

Noemie Marie Derouen

Jun 29, 2020

Noemie Marie DeRouen, 95, passed away on June 29, 2020, at her home in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born in Reserve, Louisiana, to her father Suly and her mother Noemie Horn DeRouen.  Noemie M DeRouen lived and worked in Baton Rouge at the State Library of Louisiana as Head of the Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for...

Wayne Dehart

Wayne Dehart

Jun 28, 2020

Delmas Wayne DeHart, age 68, of Castle Drive, Morehead, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born July 29, 1951, in Elliott County, he was the son of the late Jesse Lee DeHart and Nellie Mae Trent DeHart.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harlan DeHart, William...

Michael David Albert

Michael David Albert

Jun 20, 2020

Michael David Albert, age 36, of Lexington, son of Bob and Ada Albert, of Morehead, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 18, 1983, in Morehead. Michael is survived by his parents; his sisters Kayla Albert (Mike King) of Nashville and Maegan Camp (Steven) of Louisville; grandfather Charles Derrickson,...

Leneva (Poe)  Arnett

Leneva (Poe) Arnett

Jun 20, 2020

Leneva Poe Arnett, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully into Heaven on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home.  She was 99 years old.

She was born on November 10, 1920, the third child of eleven, to the Reverend Byrd and Jonie Patrick Poe.  In addition to her parents, Leneva was preceded in death...

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