All Obituaries

Ashley Nicole Reynolds, 33, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away Thursday May 26, 2022, at her residence.  Ashley was born March 14, 1989, in Charleston, South Carolina to Eleanor Reynolds Benenhaley. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and lake but especially spending time with her children and her family. Survivors include her mother Eleanor Reynolds Benenhaley (Hayward P. Benenhaley Jr), one daughter Emmie Gayle Reynolds, one son Bentley Cruze Hurst both of Morehead, Kentucky....

Dinzell Ray Fraley, 78, of Cranston, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2022 at his residence. Dinzell was born October 13, 1943 in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late John Taylor Fraley and Odna Edith Rigdon Fraley. He served in the United State Navy, during the Vietnam era. He was also a former member of the Masonic Lodge Mr. Fraley enjoyed farming, raising tobacco, working with cattle, gardening, mushroom hunting, riding on his tractor, all kinds of sports, but most of all he...

Dr. Robert Donald “Don” Mantooth, 80, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead. He was born on April 4, 1942 in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the late Hoyt Robert Mantooth and Aileen Terrell Mantooth. Dr. Mantooth served as the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Morehead for 32 years.  He was also a home designer and draftsman, donating his time and skill to numerous church and nonprofit building and renovation...

Christopher Noble Hanger, age 39, of Morehead, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born May 26, 1982, Chris was the beloved son of the late Sandra Hanger Fulton, and grandson of the late James R. Hanger, Sr. and the late Loretta Hanger. He is survived by his sister, Rachel Stewart. Chris was able to bring light to any room; he loved giving hugs and kisses on the cheek and somehow intuitively knew those who...

Mary Patricia "Patty" Collins, 59 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at her home. She was born March 16, 1963, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Emerson and Medie Fultz Kidd. Patty was of the Church of God faith and enjoyed listening to music, puzzles, watching westerns and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Miranda Collins, two brothers, Ronnie Kidd and Ernest Leray Kidd....

Margaret Belle Elam Ferguson of Morehead, KY entered her eternal home on May 7, 2022.  Born in 1939 in West Liberty, KY, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lorena Elam.    She is survived by her doting husband of 57 years, John N. Ferguson, affectionately known as Jay; a sister/best friend, Beverly Elam O’Bannon (Terry O’Bannon), and her boochie boy, Mathew Dickens; and a host of nieces and nephews that adored her.  Margaret loved to socialize,...

Our precious little angel, Liam Bailey Haug beloved infant son of Jeremiah Haug and Marina Kissinger went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Chris Kissinger, and paternal Great-Grandmother Barbara Kissinger. Survivors also include his big brother Raulan Kissinger, age 8 of Morehead. Maternal Grandmother, Dawn Kissinger of Morehead, Maternal Great-grandparents; Naomi and Lloyd Harris of Morgan County, Kentucky and Ewing Kissinger of...

Arvis Layton Linville, 86, of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Elliott County, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home.                                He was born on September 21, 1935 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late Tony and Melda Sue Carter Linville. Mr. Linville was a retired parts clerk for the National Cash Register Company and he was a United States Navy Veteran having served...

Dennis Kyle Wilson, 42 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Tuesday morning April 12, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare after being ill for the past six years. Kyle was born at St. Claire Medical Center on February 24, 1980, and resided in Rowan County all his life. He is survived by his children;  Tanner 21, Nevaeh, 15, Kylen 14, Caty 9 and Bryx 6. He is also survived by his parents, Denny and Cathy Wilson of Morehead. Also, several uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.  Kyle...

Emma Marie-Ann Braswell, Isenhower, Souder, 74, of Allen, Texas, passed away peacefully April 5, 2022.  She spent her last days surrounded by her loving family and friends.  Marie was born in Washington, DC on May 30, 1947, to Wilda Josephine Guy and James Carl Braswell, Sr. She was a dear sister of James Carl Braswell, Jr., Mary Jo Fortini and William Bernard Braswell.  The most important part of her life without question was her family.  Marie was absolutely devoted...