Obituaries
James Harold Caudill
Jan 5, 2025
James Harold Caudill, 87, of Salisbury, North Carolina, went to his eternal home on January 5, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side. His wish was to remain at home and the family praises God for allowing this to happen.Harold was born July 15, 1937 to the late Eva Mae and Willie Andrew Caudill of Morehead, Kentucky....
Harvey Leo Cooper
Jan 4, 2025
Harvey Leo Cooper, 79 of Hillsboro, Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home. He was born July 2, 1945, in Plummers Mill, Kentucky to the late Ottis Wilbur Cooper and Dolly Ethel Masters Cooper.
Harvey was retired from A. O. Smith Corporation and was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was the recipient of the Purple...
Wilma Raye Riley
Jan 4, 2025
Wilma Raye Riley, 75 of Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at UK/St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. She was born December 7, 1949, in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Warren G. Riley and Jane Wilcox Riley.
Wilma was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed cross stitch, crocheting, flowers, roller-skating and horseback riding. and time with her family.
In...
Leroy Adkins
Dec 26, 2024
Leroy Adkins, 78 of Elliottville, Kentucky passed away peacefully early Thursday morning December 26, 2024, at his home. He was born July 17, 1946, in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Charles and Lilly Trent Adkins.
Leroy was a farmer having raised tobacco for many years. He had also done concrete and construction work having worked on many bridge projects in...
Joyce Ruth Gullett Hart
Dec 13, 2024
Joyce Hart, 86, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2024. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, Joyce lived a life full of warmth, light, and unwavering generosity of spirit.
Born on August 5, 1938, in Morehead, Kentucky, to Wathan and Margie Gullett, she was one of six siblings. She grew up in Morehead...
Addie Lee Plank
Dec 13, 2024
Mr. Addie Lee Plank, 80 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Friday evening, December 13, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky after a brief illness.
He was born November 4, 1944, in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Sam and Edna Conley Plank.
Addie was a well-known businessman in Rowan County. He bought, sold, moved, rented and did anything to do with...
Clarence "Dick" Wilford Ellington
Dec 12, 2024
Clarence Wilford Ellington, affectionately known as "Dick," passed away on December 12, 2024, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, following an extended illness. Born October 14, 1928, in Morehead, Kentucky, Dick led a life enriched with diverse experiences and cherished memories that he shared with his loved ones.
A dedicated family man, Dick is survived by his son, Freddy...
Noah E. "Satch" Stidam
Dec 8, 2024
Noah E. "Satch" Stidam, 90, a cherished member of the community, peacefully departed this life on December 8, 2024, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Philip Littleton, in Morehead, Kentucky. Born on June 15, 1934, in Clearfield, Kentucky, Noah lived a life rich with faith, humor, and love.
He made his home in Shelby, Ohio, beginning in...
Cynthia Susan Thompson Shore
Dec 5, 2024
Cynthia Susan Thompson Shore, 67 of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home December 5th 2024.
She was born June 13th 1957 in Houston Texas, Cynthia grew up in Parkersburg and Huntington WV. She is preceded in Death by her two parents Douglas Brett Thompson, and Nancy Jean Davis Thompson, one brother Brett McCann Thompson, and her beloved Husband Vickers...
Larry "June" Fraley
Nov 28, 2024
Larry "June" Fraley, 73 of Morehead, passed away Thursday evening November 28, 2024, in the UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after an extended illness. He was born June 8, 1951, in Morehead to the late Wilburn and Stella Sloan Fraley.
June was retired from Big Sandy Ready-Mix where he worked as the Plant Foreman. He was of the Christian faith and...
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...
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