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Henry T. Akin, Jr.

Henry T. Akin, Jr.

Feb 16, 2020

Henry T. Akin, Jr., husband, father, friend, and former NBA player, and a resident of Mill Creek, Washington, passed away in the early morning hours Sunday, February 16, 2020, at EvergreenHealth Hospice Care Center in Kirkland, Washington. He was 75 .

Born July 31, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, he was one of two children born to the...

Eugene Cecil Gallagher

Eugene Cecil Gallagher

Feb 16, 2020

Eugene Cecil Gallagher, age 66, of Spurlock Road, Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at U. K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Born August 7, 1953, in Bath County, he was a son of the late Clarence Cecil Gallagher and Frances Delores Ross Gallagher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Frankie...

Donald Keith Helwig

Donald Keith Helwig

Feb 16, 2020

Donald Keith Helwig, age 67, of North Anglin Branch, Grayson, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, at his residence.

Born April 24, 1952, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Jack Willard Helwig, Jr. and Mary Ellen Moran Helwig.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Helwig....

Dr. John H. Brock

Dr. John H. Brock

Feb 16, 2020

Dr. John H. Brock, age 82, of Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehab in Owingsville.

Born December 2, 1937, in Pineville, John was one of nine children born to the late Perl V. and Florence Brock.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Sherry Lynn Weaver

Sherry Lynn Weaver

Feb 15, 2020

Sherry Lynn Weaver, age 38, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at South Shore Nursing and Rehab Center in South Shore, Ohio.

She was born December 30, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a daughter of the late Ernest Paul Weaver and Mary Katherine Barnes Weaver Creech.

Sherry is survived by two...

Norman Glen Littleton

Norman Glen Littleton

Feb 14, 2020

Norman Glen Littleton, age 102, formerly of Brooksville, Kentucky, passed away February 14, 2020, at the home of his daughter in Cold Springs, Kentucky.

He was born March 26, 1917, at Clearfork in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Leslie Littleton and Pearlie Harper Littleton.   At age 7, Glen's mother passed, and he was reared...

Bobby Lee Brown

Bobby Lee Brown

Feb 14, 2020

Bobby Lee Brown, age 90, of Whispering Oaks, Morehead, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Morehead. Born June 8, 1929, in Pike County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Homer Brown and Myrtle McKenzie Brown. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Danny Brown; one grandson, Christopher...

Sandy Marian (Lawson)  Hunt

Sandy Marian (Lawson) Hunt

Feb 14, 2020

Sandy Marian Lawson Hunt, age 72, of Auburn Hills, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at the home of her sister in Wellington, Kentucky.

Sandy was born September 21, 1947, in Pontiac, Michigan, a daughter of George Edgar Lawson and Edna Breeding Lawson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Billy Gene Bowling, Sr.

Billy Gene Bowling, Sr.

Feb 13, 2020

Billy Gene Bowling, Sr., age 81, of US 60 West, Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at his residence.

Born October 19, 1938, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Noah and Lillian Fultz Bowling. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Billy Gene Bowling, Jr. on February...

Garvin L Parks

Garvin L Parks

Feb 11, 2020

Garvin L. Parks, age 61, of Rocky Branch Road, Jeffersonville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.

He was born November 12, 1958, in Greenup County, a son of the late Narvel Parks, Jr., and Betty May Misner Parks.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Steven Parks...

Donald Ray Kegley

Donald Ray Kegley

Feb 11, 2020

Donald Ray Kegley, age 71, of Grab Nickel Ridge, Elliottville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his residence.

Born January 22, 1949, in West Liberty, he was a son of the late Chester Kegley and Geneva Winkleman Nolan.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Kegley.

Donald...

Ivra "Ivy" Lillian (Haney)  Siler

Ivra "Ivy" Lillian (Haney) Siler

Feb 9, 2020

Ivra (Ivy) Lillian Haney Siler, age 79, of Salt Lick, formerly of Cannel City, went peacefully to be with the Lord February 9, 2020, with her family by her side after a battle with lung cancer.

She worked at Dayton Press/McCall's for 14 years in Dayton, OH where she met her husband, Joseph Siler, of 49 years....

Anthony Bryan Nickell

Anthony Bryan Nickell

Feb 8, 2020

Anthony Bryan Nickell, age 33, of Juniper Road, Olive Hill, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Born October 19, 1986, in Morehead, Anthony is the son of Earl Nickell Sr. and the late Marcella Fannin Nickell.

He is survived by his father, Earl Nickell, Sr. and companion Carol Crocco of Olive Hill; one brother, Earl...

Gloria E (Mccarty)  Garrard

Gloria E (Mccarty) Garrard

Feb 7, 2020

Gloria E. McCarty Garrard, age 85, of Bath Avenue, Owingsville, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehab Center with her beloved family by her side.

Born March 28, 1934, in Owingsville, she was one of 12 children born to the late Woodson and Nancy Hunt McCarty. Besides...

Marlene Louise (Valask)  Padula

Marlene Louise (Valask) Padula

Feb 7, 2020

Marlene Louise Padula, age 80, of Sharkey Road, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 17, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Francis Valask and Florence Newton Valask.

On April 6, 1956, Marlene was united in marriage to James Victor Padula, Sr.,...

Madisyn Ismaelah Meeks

Madisyn Ismaelah Meeks

Feb 4, 2020

Madisyn Ismaelah Meeks, beloved daughter of Brianah Carr of Clearfield and Jacob Meeks of Jeffersonville, was born Monday, February 3, 2020, and joined the Heavenly Angels on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at U. K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Besides her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Marsha Carr of Clearfield and Mark Carr of Salt Lick; paternal...

Regina Ann (Henderson)  Blake

Regina Ann (Henderson) Blake

Feb 4, 2020

Regina Ann Henderson Blake, age 43, of Perry Street, Morehead, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare following a brief illness.

Born July 25, 1976, in Morehead, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Henderson and Judy Brown Henderson Parks.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Rachel and...

Hunter Keegan "Coach Hunter" Mitchell

Hunter Keegan "Coach Hunter" Mitchell

Feb 4, 2020

Hunter Keegan Mitchell, age 13, also known as "Coach Hunter," won his battle with neuroblastoma at his home in Clearfield, Kentucky, on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born October 8, 2006, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, he is survived by his father, Bradley Mitchell and Tonya of Harold, Kentucky; one brother, Kamdyn Wentz...

Ida Belle (Caudill)  Dillon

Ida Belle (Caudill) Dillon

Feb 2, 2020

Ida Belle Caudill Dillon, age 79, of Alexandria Drive, Morehead, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Morehead, where she had resided recently for physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Born February 3, 1940, on Brown Ridge in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Maggie Brown Caudill.  In...

Letha Rae (Wallace)  Plank

Letha Rae (Wallace) Plank

Jan 29, 2020

Letha Rae Wallace Plank, age 100, of Salt Lick, formerly of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at her daughter's residence after an extended illness.

Born February 4, 1919, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Joshua Sanford Wallace and Rosa F. Gregory Wallace.  In addition to her parents, she was...

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