Obituaries

Oct 27, 2021

Raymond Kelly Wagoner, 77, of Elliottville, Kentucky, husband of Laverne Wagoner, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky.

He was united in marriage for 54 years to his wife, Laverne Fraley on July 4, 1967, and they were blessed with two children, Martha Branham (Dickie) of...

Oct 22, 2021

John Kevin Smedley, 50 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 in St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a brief illness. He was born November 6, 1970 in Morehead to John and Simone Rice Smedley.

He was a graduate of Rowan County Senior High School.

Kevin was a jack of all trades. He...

Oct 21, 2021

James Allen Stevens, 55 of Hemlock View Road, Morehead, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his home after a brief fight with cancer. He was born in Morehead on November 16, 1965 to the late James Othar Stevens and Louise Bailey Stevens.

Allen was an employee of Trace Creek Construction and owned and operated Stevens and Sons...

Oct 21, 2021

Sandra Kay Harris Fuerst, 53, of Wallingford, Kentucky passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at The University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky after a long battle with many health issues. She was born September 19, 1968 in Maysville, Kentucky to Jean Moore Harris and the late William O. Harris.

Sandra was a graduate of Morehead State University, where...

Oct 13, 2021

Virginia Joan (JoAnn) Needham, 94, from Morehead, a loving mother with a deep passion for her community passed away on October 13, 2021 in her home surrounded by family and friends.

JoAnn was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on September 27, 1927 at Mary Chiles Hospital to the late Eunice E. Stamper Cecil and Hobert Jackson Cecil....

Oct 11, 2021

Jerry Dee Clark, 59 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Monday morning at his home after an extended illness. He was born June 30, 1962 in Morehead to the late Franklin Delano and Rena Stevens Clark.

Jerry was a graduate of Rowan County Senior High School and attended Morehead State University.  He had coached all ages in baseball, football...

Oct 4, 2021

Douglas Edward Terry, 64, of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born October 7, 1956 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Orville and Lucille Click Terry.

Doug was a drywall contractor and the owner of Custom Drywall. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting caring...

Oct 3, 2021

Mrs. Wyoma Faye Baldridge Hall, 82, of Freestone Road, Morehead, passed away Sunday morning, October 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on January 24, 1939 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Andy and Nancy Slusher Baldridge.

Wyoma was retired from the Rowan County Board of Education.  She was also a...

Sep 29, 2021

Calvin Michael Reynolds, 39, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born December 20, 1981 in Morehead, Kentucky, to Jeanette Knipp of Morehead and the late Calvin Ray Reynolds.

He enjoyed motocross, building model cars, and doing mechanic work.  Michael also loved animals and...

Sep 26, 2021

Wilma June Mabry McDaniel, 86 of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Grayson, Kentucky where she had been a resident for several weeks.

She was born March 27, 1935 in Elliott County, Kentucky to the late Cletus and Tennie Goodan Mabry.

June was of the...

Sep 24, 2021

Aaron Dale Sturgill, 54 of Grayson, Kentucky formerly of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at the King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky after an illness of several weeks.

He was born June 26, 1967 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Ronnie Dale Sturgill and Brenda Sorrell Gregory.

Aaron was a...

Sep 23, 2021

Michael Paul Dailey 38, of Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home.

He was born September 8, 1983 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Michael Douglas Dailey and Sarah Ann Gilliam Dailey.

He enjoyed dirt track racing, mechanic work, A.T.V.’s and spending time with his daughter.

Survivors include his...

Sep 16, 2021

Vickie Joy Dailey Stone, 62, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare.

She was born April 20, 1959 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Rev. Avery L. (Buster) Dailey and May Sue Thompson Dailey.

Vickie had worked as a baker at Artsy Tartsy Bakery.

In addition to her parents...

Sep 13, 2021

Carl David DeHart, 80, of Morehead, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on June 25, 1941 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Robert and Dorothy Adkins DeHart.

Carl and Kay met in June of 1963.  They dated and were married on...

Sep 12, 2021

Shawn Ray Fraley, 45, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare.

He was born on January 9, 1976 in Connersville, Indiana, a son of Dinzell and Angela Meadows Fraley.

Shawn worked in construction as a fiberglass finisher.

He enjoyed helping people, watching television and spending time with...

Sep 11, 2021

Pearl Glover Kilgore, 85 of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the home of her daughter in Berea, Kentucky. She was born April 16, 1936  in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Nathan and Latonia Hamm Glover.

She was a loving and caring person and was of the church of God faith. She enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2021

Helen Sue Smith Buckner, 87, of Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare.

She was born on January 31, 1934  in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clyde Smith and Edna Howard Conley.

Helen retired from St. Claire after 30 years as a Senior Nursing Assistant.

...

Aug 30, 2021

Randy Carl Moore, 69, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 17, 1952 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Ray and Wanda Moore.

Randy worked most of his life as a carpenter and installed carpet with his brother.

In addition to...

Aug 27, 2021

Carl  "Cobb" David Fultz, 80 of Olive Hill, Kentucky peacefully left his earthly home to continue his journey with God in the early morning hours of Friday, August 27, 2021.

He was born in Rowan County, Kentucky on March 21, 1941 to the late Earl and Edith Clark Fultz.

In addition to his parents he...

Aug 24, 2021

Jared Michael Royse, 29, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his home.

He was born on February 26, 1992 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of Clyde and Kimberly Terrell Royse.

Jared was a dockmate at Cave Run Marina.  He had also been an iron worker and worked at Hitachi in Harrodsburg.