Obituaries

Mar 6, 2018

Ronnie Lee Stevens, 68, of Eden Hollow, Morehead, passed away Tuesday morning, March 6, 2018 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

He was born on May 21, 1949 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Stearl and Ruby Thomas Stevens.

Ronnie had served as Jailer and Deputy Jailer for Rowan...

Mar 2, 2018

Danielle Yvette Donathan infant daughter of David and Jessica Harrington Donathan of Morehead was born into the arms of the angels in heaven on Friday March 2, 2018 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

She is survived by her loving family which includes her parents, One brother, Nathaniel Donathan and two sisters, Alexandria Donathan and Audrey Donathan...

Feb 27, 2018

Mrs. Marjorie C. Sweeney, 79, of Bradenton, Florida formerly of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Bradenton Hospice Health.

She was born on November 11, 1938 in Pensacola, Florida, a daughter of the late B. F. and Andean B. Coker Caro.

Mrs. Sweeney was a retired X-Ray technician.

She was a...

Feb 26, 2018

Elder John Click, Jr., 89, of Indiana formerly of Morehead, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018.

He was born on June 5, 1928 in Haldeman, Kentucky.

John loved telling stories of his time growing up in Kentucky with his wife Betty.  They knew each other their entire lives and were married on August 24, 1950.  John built...

Feb 23, 2018

Mr. J. Norwood Caudill, 71, of Lower Oak Grove Road, Morehead, passed away Friday morning, February 23, 2018 at his home.

He was born on September 20, 1946 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Arvle and R. Delia McDaniel Caudill.

Mr. Caudill was a farmer and  retired from Morehead State University where he...

Feb 16, 2018

With great sadness, the family of Gilbert L. King Sr. announces his passing on Friday morning, February 16, 2018 at his home after a two year battle with cancer.

He was born on February 28, 1931 to the late Earl and Gertrude Hutton King in Byesville, Ohio, graduating High School there in 1948.

Raised during...

Feb 7, 2018

James Cecil “Jim” Moore, 80, of Opossum Ridge Road, West Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

He was born on January 15, 1938 in Michigan, a son of the late Ora and Lucy Emma Sexton Moore.

Mr. Moore was a retired truck driver having worked for...

Feb 6, 2018

Billy Ervin Offill, 86, of Olive Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.

He was born on July 16, 1931 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Dewey and Nannie Messer Offill.

Mr. Offill was a truck driver and United States Army Veteran....

Feb 5, 2018

Virgil V. Cooper, 90, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home.

Born January 22, 1928, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Venton and Etta Stigall Cooper.

Virgil was a retired famer and carpenter. He enjoyed raising tobacco and cattle. He also enjoyed refinishing furniture and...

Feb 4, 2018

Elder Haskell Burl McKenzie, age 90, of Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, Kentucky departed this life on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at the Williamsburg Health and Rehab Center.

He was born on April 16, 1927 in Rowan County, Kentucky, to the late William Baldwin McKenzie and Jessie (Alfrey) McKenzie.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Feb 1, 2018

Paul Fredrick Prince, 72, of Morehead, passed away at 4:30 A.M.  Thursday, February 1, 2018 at his home in Pine Hills.

He was born on September 1, 1945 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Arthur and Dixie Crum Prince.

Mr. Prince was an independent distributor for Little Debbie and he was a...

Jan 28, 2018

Mark Allen White, 52, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

He was born on March 13, 1965 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Bill L. White and Susan Davis White Wellinger.

Mark was a 1983 graduate of Rowan County Senior High School, where he...

Jan 12, 2018

Timothy Wayne Kelsey, 54 of Morehead, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on April 8, 1963 to Betty Jean Scott Riddle and the late Omer Gene Kelsey.

Tim attended the First Church of God, enjoyed working on computers, helping at Harris Auction House,...

Jan 4, 2018

Dessie Fraley Conley, 97, of Flemingsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Fleming County Hospital.

She was born on May 12, 1920 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Dock and Maggie Wilson Fraley.

Dessie retired from U. S. Shoe, after 26 years.  She kept herself busy with sewing, ironing...

Dec 28, 2017

Alice Stamper Conley, 76, of Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was born July 13, 1941 in Blaze, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Luther and Artie Perry Stamper.

Mrs. Conley was of the Baptist faith and was a...

Dec 22, 2017

Johnny Kern Cundiff, age 54 of Soldier, passed away Friday evening in the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center after suffering a massive stroke.

He was born in Georgetown, Kentucky on November 12, 1963 to the late William Kern and Lillian Lunsford Cundiff.

Johnny was a former sawmill worker and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and reading....

Dec 22, 2017

Mrs. Freda Campbell Caudill, 80 of Salisbury, North Carolina went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2017 with her family by her side.    What a day of celebrating it was.  She woke up that same day and told her family “I am good”. “I am happy”.

Affectionately known to...

Dec 7, 2017

Kimberlee Jean Roberts, 53, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was born February 2, 1964 in East Chicago, Indiana, a daughter of the late John and Carrie Smith Buckner.

Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, sewing, collecting angels,...

Dec 6, 2017

Timothy Lee Brown, 58, of Kinder Branch, Morehead, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home.

He was born on April 10, 1959 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a son of the late Tennis and Betty Dowdy Brown.

Tim had worked for 38 years at St. Claire Regional Medical Center, where he was the Director...

Dec 1, 2017

Karen Sue Hockett Emlet, 58, of Morehead, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

She was born on July 27, 1959 in Madison, Wisconsin, a daughter of Wanda Adkins Marshall and the late Dr. Harry D. Hockett.

In addition to her father, she was preceded...