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Loretta (Barnes)  Thompson

Loretta (Barnes) Thompson

Apr 25, 2020

Loretta Barnes Thompson, age 76, of Morehead, KY formerly of Shoulderblade, KY died peacefully at the home of her daughter on Saturday, April 25, 2020, surrounded by her children.  She is the daughter of the late John Sherman and Sallie (Howard) Barnes.

On December 31, 1959, Loretta was united in marriage to Charles Bedford Thompson, her husband...

Dennis Paul Richardson

Dennis Paul Richardson

Apr 24, 2020

Dennis Paul Richardson, age 67, of Twin Oaks Road, Wellington, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at his home.

Born December 9, 1952, in Morehead, he is the son of Lottie Mabry Richardson of Clearfield and the late Clifford Carl Richardson.  He was also preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Keisha Shelton; maternal grandparents, David and Lena...

Wilma (Terrell)  Jones

Wilma (Terrell) Jones

Apr 23, 2020

Wilma Terrell Jones, age 90, of Hungry Hollow Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Ridgeway Manor in Owingsville.

Born September 7, 1929, in Frenchburg, Wilma was the only child of the late Dudley Terrell and Mary Stamper Terrell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...

William Steven Gee

William Steven Gee

Apr 22, 2020

William Steven Gee, age 61, of Triplett View, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born September 20, 1958, in Menifee County, he was a son of the late Robert "Bobby" Gee and Angelean Hay Johnson Gee Sexton.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert...

Michael Ray Christian

Michael Ray Christian

Apr 22, 2020

Michael Ray Christian, age 47, of Buffalo Branch, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at his residence.

Born October 28, 1972, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he is the son of Donna Gearhart Christian of Morehead and the late Jimmie Christian.  He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, James Roy "Jamie" Christian on January 14,...

Roy Strange

Roy Strange

Apr 21, 2020

Roy Strange, age 83, of KY Highway 213, Jeffersonville, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his residence due to injuries sustained in a tractor accident.

Born September 22, 1936, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Sterling and Ida Belle Martin Strange. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons,...

Norma (Foliotti)  Hogge

Norma (Foliotti) Hogge

Apr 18, 2020

Norma Foliotti Hogge, a long-time resident of Kentucky and widow of Judge Elijah Monroe Hogge, passed away peacefully at Lexington Country Place, in Lexington, KY, on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Mrs. Hogge fought the increasing limitation of advanced age with bravery and good humor.  She was 100 years old.

Born March 22, 1920, in Oakland...

Dianna (Lewis)  Elliott Caldwell

Dianna (Lewis) Elliott Caldwell

Apr 18, 2020

Dianna (Lewis) Elliott Caldwell, age 64, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born June 20, 1955, in Elliott County, she was a daughter of the late Genious and Maye (Brickey) Lewis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, William...

Wilfredo Rosado Martir

Wilfredo Rosado Martir

Apr 17, 2020

Wilfredo Rosado Martir, age 77, passed away at St. Claire Regional Medical Center on April 17, 2020, after a heart attack.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carla June Aagaard; his two children, Travis Martir and Elana Martir Samson [Darcy], both of Eugene, OR; and two grandchildren, Malina and Gabriel Martir.  Of his 15 siblings, 13...

Daniel Preston Armstrong

Daniel Preston Armstrong

Apr 15, 2020

Daniel Preston Armstrong, age 62, of Hwy 519, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born May 14, 1957, in Morehead, he is the son of Fredia Adkins Armstrong and the late Clester L. (Booge) Armstrong, who passed away June 29, 2000.

Preston is also survived by his high...

Casey Wade Mcguire

Casey Wade Mcguire

Apr 15, 2020

Casey Wade McGuire, age 31, of KY Highway 519, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at his residence.

He was born March 16, 1989, in Morehead and is the son of Lisa Stamper McGuire of Morehead and the late James Clarence (Jim Bo) McGuire, who passed away January 20, 2007. Besides his father, he was preceded...

Ada Mae (Jenkins)  Gregory

Ada Mae (Jenkins) Gregory

Apr 14, 2020

Ada Mae Jenkins Gregory, age 98, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at her home.

Born February 14, 1922, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Flora Ellen Blair Jenkins.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Medford, Ray, and Ben Jenkins; four sisters, Marie Utterback,...

Csm Claude Edward Meade

Csm Claude Edward Meade

Apr 13, 2020

CSM Claude Edward Meade, age 80, of Poplar Lane, Morehead, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare following an extended illness.

He was born October 9, 1939, in Floyd County and was the son of the late William Madison and Pearl Spivey Meade.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Ronnie Blake Owens

Ronnie Blake Owens

Apr 13, 2020

Ronnie Blake Owens, age 57, of Rawcel Heights, Morehead, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born November 24, 1962, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was a son of the late Harry Blake and Mary M. Hall Owens.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Josh...

Warren Helvey

Warren Helvey

Apr 12, 2020

Warren Helvey, age 70, of Goddard Road, Wallingford, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his residence.

Born April 14, 1949, in Maysville, he was the son of the late Howard W. (Woodie) Helvey and Malta Dee Howe Helvey.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly Wallingford Helvey, whom he married July...

Jimmy Dale Perry

Jimmy Dale Perry

Apr 11, 2020

Jimmy Dale Perry, age 63, of U.S. 60 East, Salt Lick, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 2, 1956, in West Liberty, he was a son of the late Daniel and Loleatha Williams Perry.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronnie, Daniel,...

Scharline (Townsend)  Whidden

Scharline (Townsend) Whidden

Apr 11, 2020

Scharline Townsend Whidden, 76, of Morehead, KY, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2020, after a long illness.

She was born June 1, 1943, in Jeffersonville, KY to the late Daniel Boone and Allie Mae Skidmore Townsend.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charles Jackson "Jack" Whidden, whom she wed...

Douglas Allen "Dougie" Pennington

Douglas Allen "Dougie" Pennington

Apr 9, 2020

Douglas Allen "Dougie" Pennington, age 40, of Big Brushy Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Rowan County.

Dougie was born November 14, 1979, in Morehead and is the son of Debbie Logan Pennington and Dwane Pennington, both of Morehead.

In addition to his parents, he...

Barbara J. (Salyers)  Wells

Barbara J. (Salyers) Wells

Apr 8, 2020

Barbara J. Wells, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in New Port Richey, Florida.  Born June 11, 1935, at Hayward in Carter County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Bert Salyers and Esther (Evans) Salyers Hall.

Barbara is survived by two daughters, Joni Trimble (Ohio) and Vicki Hammac (Washington); two granddaughters, Kristina...

Timmy Lane Howard

Timmy Lane Howard

Apr 8, 2020

Timmy Lane Howard, age 64, of KY 755, Sandy Hook, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his residence.

Born August 1, 1955, in West Liberty, he was the son of the late Jeff and Delphean Kidd Howard.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leon Gaye Howard and Grady Monroe Howard....

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