Obituaries

John Preston Hamm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jill Ann Boggs Caudill

Jill Ann Boggs Caudill

Aug 21, 2024

Jill Ann Boggs Caudill, 65, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born on July 22, 1959 in Maysville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James Randall Boggs and Garnet Fisher Boggs.

Jill was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, canning and gardening.  She was known for making jam, zucchini bread, pimento cheese...

Danny Marvin "Hillbilly" Black

Danny Marvin "Hillbilly" Black

Aug 16, 2024

Danny Marvin “Hillbilly” Black, 73, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare.

He was born on May 6, 1951 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Marvin Clay Black and Audrey Jean Eldridge Black.

Danny was born and raised in Morehead but the majority of his adult life was spent working in the oil fields...

Wilburn Jennings

Wilburn Jennings

Aug 15, 2024

Wilburn Jennings, 80, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1944 in the community of Lower Oak Grove.

Wilburn was preceded in death by his parents, Arvil and Ina Thornsberry Jennings. 

Wilburn lived most of his life on the family farm.

Wilburn graduated from Rowan County High School in 1963 and married...

Judy Elaine Howard

Judy Elaine Howard

Aug 14, 2024

Judy Elaine Howard, 56 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home after an apparent heart attack.

She was born February 13, 1968, in Crestline, Ohio the daughter of the late Bonnie Sue Howard Caldwell who preceded her in death on January 3, 2024.

She was also preceded in death by one brother Donald Dee "Duck" Skaggs, II...

Samuel C. Phipps

Samuel C. Phipps

Jul 24, 2024

Samuel C. Phipps, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend to many passed away July 24, 2024, in Morehead, Kentucky. He was born in the small town of Cannel City on April 6, 1941, and leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.

Sam was preceded in death by his...

Mary Ellen Conley Pendland

Mary Ellen Conley Pendland

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Ellen Conley Pendland, 72, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born on March 31, 1952 in Fleming County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clyde and Raney Eldridge Conley. 

Mary was a true homemaker, who loved her family dearly. She was of the Baptist faith and attended the Lower Rock Lick Enterprise Baptist...

Luther Franklin "Frank" McDaniel

Luther Franklin "Frank" McDaniel

Jul 23, 2024

Luther Franklin “Frank” McDaniel, 82, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born on June 30, 1942 in Elliottville, Kentucky, a son of the late Arnold Raymond McDaniel and Ann Skaggs McDaniel.

Frank was a retired millwright for General Motors and was a member of the Clearfield Baptist Church.

He enjoyed woodworking, card games, mowing, spending...

Jacob Burns Skaggs

Jacob Burns Skaggs

Jul 21, 2024

Jacob Burns Skaggs, 38, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born on November 28, 1985 in Hammond, Indiana, a son of Clelly Jay Skaggs and Crystal Starr Blake Skaggs.

Jacob worked at Family Dollar Distribution Center and had previously worked as a boilermaker.

He was a graduate...

Lavaughn Mynhier Engle

Lavaughn Mynhier Engle

Jul 9, 2024

Lavaughn Mynhier Engle, 82 passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Edgewood Estates in Frenchburg, Kentucky where she had made her home for the last several years.  She was born March 18, 1942, in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Russell and Delphia Ison Mynhier.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Jean Mynhier, Eula...

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