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Ina Louise (Conley)  Bowling

Ina Louise (Conley) Bowling

Jun 16, 2020

Ina Louise (Conley) Bowling, age 84, of Anderson, Indiana, a longtime resident of Middletown, Indiana, and a former resident of Rowan County, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Community Hospital of Madison County, Indiana.

She was born in Grayson, Kentucky, February 8, 1936, the daughter of Luther and Nancy Jane (Sparks) Conley.  In addition to...

Clarence Howard Gardner

Clarence Howard Gardner

Jun 15, 2020

Clarence Howard Gardner, age 63, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born October 18, 1956, in Peasticks, he was a son of the late Harlen "Windy" Gardner and Sadie Ann Purvis Gardner.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Kay Groves Gardner on June...

Sandra Lee (Benton)  Castle

Sandra Lee (Benton) Castle

Jun 15, 2020

Sandra Lee Benton Castle, age 66, of Riverfront Road, Lovely, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, at the home of her daughter.

Born March 31, 1954, at Caney, in Morgan County, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Edwin Benton and the late Hilda Lacy Benton.  Besides her mother, she was also preceded in death by one...

Thomas Jefferson Maggard

Thomas Jefferson Maggard

Jun 14, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Maggard, age 98, widower of Daisy Maggard, of Winchester passed away Sunday evening at his home on June 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born April 14, 1922, in Wise, Virginia, and then moved to Big Stone Gap, Virginia, where he lived until he was drafted in the Army in December of...

Patricia Carol "Pat" Patterson

Patricia Carol "Pat" Patterson

Jun 9, 2020

Patricia Carol "Pat" Patterson, age 74, of Morehead, a long-time resident of the Life Care Center, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Pat was born February 5, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the only child of the late Clarence Patterson and Louise Kathleen Craig Buckner.

She had been employed...

Shirley Jean (Whitworth)  Hackney

Shirley Jean (Whitworth) Hackney

Jun 9, 2020

Shirley Jean Hackney, age 64, of Morehead, went home to Jesus on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 9:51 p.m.

Born in Dos Palos, California, Shirley was predeceased by her father, George Whitworth; mother, Helen Louise Teixeira; brothers, Calvin Ray Whitworth and John H. Whitworth; and sisters, Colleen T. Mercado and Sharon Lee Whitworth.

She is...

Mildred Faye (Brown)  Patrick

Mildred Faye (Brown) Patrick

Jun 9, 2020

Mildred Faye Brown Patrick, age 85, of Morehead, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

She was born December 23, 1934, in Morehead, and was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kegley Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years,...

Junior Lee "Jr" Romans

Junior Lee "Jr" Romans

Jun 7, 2020

Junior Lee "JR" Romans, age 62, of Cave Run Lake Road, Salt Lick, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home.

Born March 4, 1958, in Grundy, Virginia, he was the son of the late William and Ethel Yates Romans.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Michael Shawn Romans; one brother,...

Rufus Elisha Gillespie

Rufus Elisha Gillespie

Jun 6, 2020

Rufus Elisha Gillespie, age 63, of Bradley Avenue, Morehead, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a courageous battle with many illnesses over the past several years.

He was born April 12, 1957, in Iaeger, West Virginia, to the late Marion Rufus Gillespie, Jr. and Dolly Mae Rose Gillespie.  He was...

Charles "Chuck" Wilburn

Charles "Chuck" Wilburn

Jun 4, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Wilburn, age 59, of Robin Hood Drive, Morehead, was born September 6, 1960, in Ashland, and passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Melissa James Wilburn, one daughter and two sons, Hannah Baker (Isaiah Dooley), Aaron Wilburn and Bradford Wilburn,...

Barbara J. (Miller)  Wilson

Barbara J. (Miller) Wilson

Jun 3, 2020

Barbara J. Wilson, age 80, of Lakeview Heights, Morehead, wife of Dr. Jack E. Wilson and a retired St. Claire Medical Center nurse, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home.

Barbara was born March 1, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, to Herbert Alfred Miller and Allison Henderson Miller.  When she was about two years old, her...

Dexter Mullins

Dexter Mullins

Jun 2, 2020

Dexter Mullins, age 47, of Pokeberry Road, Sadieville, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his residence.

Born August 26, 1972, in Lexington, the son of Linda Blankenship Mullins of Wellington, and the late Burl Mullins. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jaxon Fogle.

In addition to his mother, he...

Henry Eugene Curtis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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