Obituaries

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.

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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.

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Norma Clark Archer, 92 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Friday afternoon, August 20, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a brief illness.

She was born November 11, 1926 to the late Jackson and Dorothy Polley Clark.

Norma was a former employee of Cowden's Manufacturing and a member of the Adams-Plank Enterprise Baptist Church....

Aug 17, 2021

“For Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”  Luke 23:43

Mrs. Barbara Ann Hall, age 73, of Boodry Place in Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her residence after a long courageous battle with lung cancer for nearly 8 years!

Barbara Ann Hall was born...

Aug 14, 2021

Curtis Edward Dillon, 66, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Claire Healthcare.

He was born on August 9, 1955 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Hollie and Melmie Sloan Dillon.

Curtis was a carpenter and he enjoyed spending time with his family, coon hunting, his dogs and chickens....

Aug 9, 2021

Steven Wilson, 40, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021.

He was born on January 22,1981 in Morgan County, Kentucky, a son of Walter Wilson and Bernadine Johnson Wright.

Survivors include his parents, Bernadine Wright and her husband, Jake of Morehead and Walter Wilson of Sandy Hook, three brothers, Jon Williams (Emily), Brian Wilson (Jennifer) and Stacy Wilson (Jackie)...

Aug 5, 2021

Matthew Calvin Carroll, 49 of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday morning, August 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on February 4, 1972 to Essie Marie Prince Carroll and the late Grady Calvin Carroll.

Matthew was a former mechanic.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his...

Aug 3, 2021

Elder Cephas Littleton, Sr. 85 of Cranston, Kentucky passed away Tuesday evening, August 3, 2021 at his home. He was born July 16, 1936 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Arch and Lorna Lewis Littleton.

He was a lifelong resident of Rowan County and U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist...

Aug 1, 2021

Garry McKee Johnson, 73, of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Sunday,  August 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born on April 25, 1948  in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Cleo Caudill and Ruby Johnson Conn.

He was a heavy equipment operator having worked for Fox Contractors. He was a member of Operating...

Jul 24, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Black, 47 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Saturday evening July 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital-Main in Lexington, Kentucky after a brief illness. She was born December 27, 1973 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Charles Douglas Black and Barbara Wallace Black.

She was a graduate of Rowan County Senior High School and enjoyed watching...

Jul 18, 2021

Pauline Smedley McKenzie, 85, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare.

She was born on February 15, 1936 in Craney, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jesse E. and Hester Foster Smedley.

Pauline had worked at Cowden’s Manufacturing and St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

She was a member...

Jul 18, 2021

Ellen Skaggs Mabry, 86, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her home.

She was born on August 1, 1934 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ora Granville Skaggs and Betha Smith Skaggs.

Mrs. Mabry was a homemaker and had worked at Kaiser Frazier Auto Plant in...