Obituaries
Troy Blundell
Nov 16, 2024
Troy Blundell, 63, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born on July 28, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Harvey and Marie Cundiff Blundell.
Troy was an electrician and had been a semi-pro football player. He also enjoyed doing farm work.
In addition to his...
Robin Lea Steagall Fultz
Nov 14, 2024
Robin Lea Steagall Fultz, 58, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at her home.
She was born on December 2, 1965 in Wauseon, Ohio, a daughter of the late David and Nancy Sue Downing Steagall.
Robin had been a waitress and she enjoyed flowers, UK Basketball, playing Bingo and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to...
Gary Randall Johnson
Nov 10, 2024
Gary Randall Johnson, 73, of Haldeman, Kentucky, went to be with Jesus, his new found friend and Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Born May 25, 1951, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Hallie Edward Wilford Johnson and Bertlee Rice Johnson.
Gary graduated from Rowan County High School in 1969 and moved to Valparaiso, Indiana where he...
Garnet Carmoleda Kennedy Williams
Nov 9, 2024
Garnet Carmoleda Kennedy Williams, 90, of Owingsville, Kentucky (where she resided with her daughter, Sherry, who took care of her for the last 7 years), passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
She was born on January 17, 1934 in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Estill and Hazel Maxine Swinford Kennedy.
Garnet...
MaryEtta Wilson Maze
Nov 4, 2024
MaryEtta Wilson Maze, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at the home of her daughter, Pam in Wellington, Kentucky.
She was born on February 6th in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles Herbert Wilson and Netta Susan Adkins Wilson.
MaryEtta was a member of the Bluebank First Church of God and she belonged to the Crocheting...
Kathy Purnell Fraley
Oct 22, 2024
Kathy Purnell Fraley, 72, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home.
She was born on August 30, 1952 in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Earnest and Dorothy Waddell Purnell.
Kathy was retired from the Rowan County Board of Education and was a member of the Haldeman Church of God.
She enjoyed spending time with her...
Stanley Ray Erwin
Oct 11, 2024
Stanley Ray Erwin, 62 of Christy Creek Road, Morehead passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home as a result of a house fire. He was born October 25, 1961, in Grayson, Kentucky to the late Tommie Erwin and Betty Jane Mauk Hall.
Stanley had worked for several businesses and individuals as a handyman. He enjoyed listening to music, tinkering...
William H. "Bill" Needham
Oct 8, 2024
William H. (“Bill”) Needham, 70, of Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at U.K. St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.
He was born on September 2, 1954 in Lexington, Kentucky, a son of the late Robert Clay Needham and Virginia JoAnn Cecil Needham.
Bill graduated from University Breckinridge School in 1972 and also from Haywood Technical College.
He loved his...
Jackie Bradley
Oct 5, 2024
Jackie Bradley, 74, of Continental, Ohio, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Kindred Hospital Lima in Lima, Ohio.
He was born on June 26, 1950 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Richmond and Flora Whisman Bradley.
Jackie enjoyed doing small engine repair, playing the banjo and spoiling his grandchildren and he was of the...
John Preston Hamm
Oct 3, 2024
John Preston Hamm, 63 of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky after an extended illness. He was born May 17, 1961, in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Johnnie Preston Hamm and Lillie Mae Stevens Hamm.
John was the owner and operator of Hamm's Tire and Welding and enjoyed fishing, hunting, time...
Ray V. Dehart
Sep 26, 2024
Ray V. Dehart, age 88, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
He was born on June 8, 1936, in Rowan County, a son of the late Levi and Vada Jones Dehart. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Aleta Dehart, who passed away November 23, 2007, and one...
Virginia Merrill Jones Lowe
Sep 23, 2024
Virginia Merrill (Jones) Lowe, 95, passed from this life on Monday, September 23, 2024, at St. Claire Medical Center in Morehead, (Rowan County), KY after a brief illness.
She was born on May 29, 1929, in Rowan County, KY and was the eldest child of Walter A. and Rosa M. (McDaniel) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Simone Jeanine Rice Smedley
Sep 15, 2024
Simone Smedley, 76, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her home.
She was born on October 17, 1947 in Olympia, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma Pergrem Rice.
Simone was employed with Kentucky State Government for 47 years; approximately 37 years was with the Morehead Youth Development Center.
She was a graduate of Rowan County High...
David Jerome Cosby
Sep 7, 2024
David Jerome Cosby, 75, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on January 12, 1949 in Sturgis, Michigan, a son of the late Omer F. and L. Ethelyn Daniels Cosby.
David was a retired truck driver and a graduate of Prairie Heights High School in LaGrange, Indiana.
He enjoyed NASCAR, walking, bike riding, farming, horses,...
Priscilla Marie Littleton
Sep 4, 2024
Priscilla Marie Littleton, 77, of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
She was born on June 29, 1947 in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Warren Clay Stapleton and Mattie Gertrude Williams Stapleton.
Priscilla was retired from the Holiday Inn.
She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed doing word search puzzles, watching...
Deborah Kay Walker
Aug 31, 2024
Deborah Kay Walker, 69 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Life Care Center in Morehead.
She was born December 1, 1954, in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Raymond (Red) Walker and Beulah Sparkman Walker.
Deborah enjoyed cooking and baking and was an excellent seamstress. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents,...
Tyree Milford Mathews
Aug 30, 2024
Tyree Milford Mathews, 77 of Denton, North Carolina passed away Friday evening in the Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville, North Carolina. He was born January 22, 1947, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Pearly Mae O'Neal Mathews.
Tyree was a retired truckdriver and a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the Denton Seventh Day Adventist...
Edgar "Eddie" Dale Ray
Aug 30, 2024
Edgar Dale "Eddie" Ray, 57 of Elliottville, Kentucky passed away Friday evening August 30, 2024, at the UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.
Eddie was born October 28, 1966, in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Yvonia Thomas Ray.
He was a maintenance technician at SRG Global in Morehead and was a graduate of the Big Sandy Community and Technical College...
Sharron Elaine Weaver
Aug 22, 2024
Sharron Elaine Weaver, 69, of Wallingford, Kentucky passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at UK St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. She was born on January 11, 1955, in Morehead to the late, Allen Stegall and Imogene Ingle Stegall.
As a Teacher's Aide in the Fleming County School System, Sharron made a profound impact on countless young lives, dedicated...
Joseph Shannon Moore
Aug 21, 2024
Joseph Shannon Moore, 87, of Worthville, Carroll County, Kentucky, was born on July 4, 1937, in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
A retired accountant, Joseph dedicated his professional life to ABB Contracting.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Claude Moore and Nancy Largen Moore; his wife, Loretta Collier...
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