Obituaries
Roy Lee Bradley
Jun 29, 2025
Roy Lee Bradley, 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare.
He was born on January 16, 1944 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Richmond and Flora Whisman Bradley.
Roy was a carpenter, who was known for building furniture, swings and barns.
He was of the Primitive Baptist faith and enjoyed woodworking, studying the...
Lawrence "Larry" William Walker
Jun 21, 2025
Lawrence William "Larry" Walker, 73 of Rosedale Road, Morehead, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a brief illness.
He was born February 29, 1952, in Washington D.C. to the late Robert Kenneth Walker and Edna Ruth Kidd Walker.
Larry was a United States Navy Veteran and enjoyed all types of sports and fishing. He...
William Parker "Bill" Wardlow
Jun 19, 2025
William Parker “Bill” Wardlow, 68, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
He was born on August 1, 1956 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, a son of the late Elmore and Eloise Murrell Wardlow.
Bill retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where he had worked as a compliance officer in the Department of...
Billy Joe Little
Jun 11, 2025
Billy Joe Little, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born on August 9, 1945 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Ester and Louise Buckner Little.
Billy was retired from Green Seed Company.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa and Patricia, two brothers, Paul Little and Jack Little and...
Kathaleen Catron
Jun 8, 2025
Kathaleen Mabry Catron, age 83 of Elliottville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.
Kathaleen was born on March 16, 1942 in Rowan County to the late Arthur and Nola Moore Mabry.
Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman Mabry and Emil Mabry and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Rose Wilson.
She...
Roscoe Humbarger, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Roscoe Humbarger, Jr., 84, of Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born on May 10, 1941 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, a son of the late Roscoe Humbarger, Sr. and Charlotte Eleanor Hurd Humbarger.
Roscoe was retired from the Ford Motor Company and he was also a minister, having served as an...
Billy Joe Caudill
May 22, 2025
Billy Joe Caudill, affectionately known as "Captain Cave Man," was born on April 25, 1959, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He departed this world far too soon on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Baptist Health-Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. A devoted truck driver and farmer, Billy Joe lived a life steeped in commitment and passion, leaving a mark on everyone fortunate enough...
Linda Lou DeWitt
Apr 30, 2025
Linda Lou DeWitt, 67, of Crestwood, Kentucky, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky after an extended illness.
She was born on March 13, 1958 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Leonard and Annie Burton DeWitt.
Linda graduated from Rowan County High School in 1976, where she...
Mildred Jean Patrick
Apr 25, 2025
Mildred Jean Patrick, 87, of Mason, Ohio passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1937 in Mount Sterling, Ohio, daughter of the late Walter and Cosy Withrow Barker. She was married to the late Rush Patrick in Morehead, Kentucky.
Jean retired from Morehead State University after 30 years of service. She lived in Morehead, Kentucky for...
Thelma E. Jones
Apr 19, 2025
Thelma E. Jones, 90, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare.
She was born on November 25, 1934 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Walter and Rosa McDaniel Jones.
Thelma was retired from Johnson Controls in Georgetown, Kentucky and she had also worked at Wal-Mart and Cowden’s.
She sold Avon for several years, having...
Clarence Edwin Porter
Apr 17, 2025
Clarence Edwin Porter, 81,of Olympia, Kentucky passed away on April 17, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1943, in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Rodney and Audra (Richardson) Porter.
A proud veteran, Clarence served in the Navy, demonstrating his commitment to his country and embracing the values of service and camaraderie. His time in uniform left a profound impact on...
Minnie Louise Day Porter
Mar 27, 2025
Minnie Louise Day Porter, 94, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare.
She was born on September 8, 1930 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Willoughby and Lottie Hunt Day.
Minnie was a homemaker.
She received her associate’s degree from Morehead State University and was a member of the Lakeview Community Church.
Minnie enjoyed reading, puzzles,...
Rebecca Lynn Anderson
Mar 19, 2025
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Anderson, 48, of Hazard, Kentucky, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on March 14, 1977 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Rosemary Gray Adkins.
Becky was a homemaker and she enjoyed dancing, singing, horses and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death...
Reda Good
Mar 19, 2025
Reda Good, 82, of Brazil, Indiana, formerly of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Reda was born on June 2, 1942, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Earl Blankenbeckler and Gladys Lambert Blankenbeckler. On May 18, 1957, she married her childhood sweetheart, William Goodman. Together, they were blessed with...
Linville C. Riddle
Mar 19, 2025
Linville C. Riddle, 84, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at UK-St Claire HealthCare.
He was born on September 9, 1940 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Lester Riddle and Geraldine Campbell Riddle Decker.
Linville was a retired Kentucky State Police Trooper, having retired in 1988 after 21 years of service. He served on the security...
Sheila Ruth Lewis
Mar 18, 2025
Sheila Ruth Lewis, 70, of Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
She was born on March 7, 1955 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arthur and Madge Moore Lewis.
Sheila was retired from the Rowan County School System, where she had worked as the cafeteria supervisor at Morehead Grade School and McBrayer...
Wilma Sargent Boyd
Mar 16, 2025
Wilma Sargent Boyd, 85, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
She was born on March 14, 1940 in Greenup County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ora Frederick Sargent and Linda Wilson Sargent.
Wilma was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Connie Williams Porter
Mar 15, 2025
Connie Williams Porter, 77, of Olympia KY passed away on March 15, 2025. She was born on May 11, 1947 in Bridgeport, NJ to the late Emma (Hyatt) Markwell. Connie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, remembered for her warm heart and nurturing spirit.
Connie had a passion for knitting and loved cooking, always creating delicious meals for her...
Kay Martin Terrell
Mar 4, 2025
Kay Martin Terrell, 75, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at her home.
She was born on November 26, 1949 in Kayford, West Virginia, a daughter of the late John C. and Nellie I. McGuire Martin.
Kay was a retired nurse’s aide for St. Claire and she had also worked for Home Health and been a bus monitor.
She was...
Helen Salyers Clark
Mar 4, 2025
Helen Salyers Clark, 82, of Dry Branch Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.
She was born on December 4, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Robert Epperson and Beatrice Salyers Epperson.
Helen was a homemaker, who enjoyed flower gardens, gardening, canning and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her...