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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...
Charlotte Ann (Darnell) Pennington
May 3, 2020
Charlotte Ann Darnell Pennington, age 80, of Oak Dale Drive, Clearfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home with her husband Mike by her side.
Born August 10, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Kenis and June Taylor Darnell. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Mary Ella (Moore) Alley
May 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ella (Moore) Alley, age 80, announces her passing on May 2, 2020 at Elmcroft of Xenia. She was born on July 20, 1939, in Isonville.
Mary was raised in Sandy Hook where her family owned a local grocery store, which she helped maintain. She enjoyed spending time...
Leroy Ferguson
May 2, 2020
Leroy Ferguson, age 77, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at his residence.
Born November 18, 1942, in East Chicago, Indiana, he was a son of the late Leaborn Ferguson and Luna Hutchinson Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan Thompson; one son, Gary Leroy...
Eveline M. (Little) Caudill
May 2, 2020
Eveline M. Little Caudill, age 78, of Cranston Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Vanceburg.
Born December 8, 1941, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Little and Essie Plank Little. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister,...
Larry Binion
May 1, 2020
Larry Binion, age 61, of Crestwood, formerly of Morehead, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at Norton Women's and Children's Hospital in Louisville.
Born September 3, 1958, in Lawrence County, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Elva Binion and Gladys Cox Binion. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda...
Thelma Edna (Crum) Trent
Apr 29, 2020
Thelma Edna Crum Trent, age 95, of West First Street, Morehead, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Morehead.
Born February 9, 1925, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rosie Dehart Crum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Leeann Rae (Crusie) Keeys
Apr 27, 2020
Leeann Rae Crusie Keeys, age 66, of Keeys Lane, Morehead, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020, at her residence.
Born April 26, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio, she is the only child of Marian E. Allen Crusie of Morehead and the late Robert Franklin Crusie. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Harold...
Dermalene "Derma" (Taylor) Brown
Apr 26, 2020
Dermalene "Derma" Taylor Brown, of Morehead, gained her angel wings on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Stanford. She was born in Knott County, KY on August 21, 1942, to the late Tessie Ritchie Combs and the late Joseph Russell Taylor. She was preceded in death by two spouses, Aubra Hershel Ferguson, Jr., and...
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