Obituaries

Leeanna Thomas Davis

Leeanna Thomas Davis

Apr 27, 2026

Leeanna Thomas Davis, 82 of Morehead, Kentucky, died Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home.

She was born on March 21, 1944 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Glen and Dorrah Withrow Thomas.

Leeanna was a retired social worker for the State of Kentucky.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Richard Davis,...

Bonnie Jewell Pennington Roseberry

Bonnie Jewell Pennington Roseberry

Apr 27, 2026

Bonnie Jewell Pennington Roseberry, 90 of Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home.

She was born on October 9, 1935 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Arthur and Thelma Johnson Pennington.

Bonnie was a wife, a loving mom, Granny, Great grandmother and homemaker.

She enjoyed flowers, going to yard sales, RV traveling with her family,...

Marvin Randall Caudill

Marvin Randall Caudill

Apr 26, 2026

Marvin Randall Caudill, 74 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1952, in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Clarence and Dorothy Thurman Caudill. 

Marvin had worked several factory jobs including Nestle and A.O. Smith.  He was a member of the Johnson First Church of God,...

Diana Lynn Ball

Diana Lynn Ball

Apr 25, 2026

Diana Lynn Carroll Ball, 69, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born October 24, 1956, in Fort Eustis, Virginia, to the late Paul Edmond Carroll, Sr. and Sylvia June Korakas Miller Fultz.

Diana enjoyed playing bingo, going to yard sales, cookouts, dinners and her family.  Her favorite holiday was Christmas.

In...

Roy Winston Reynolds

Roy Winston Reynolds

Apr 22, 2026

Roy Winston Reynolds, age 81, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Born on July 10, 1944, Roy lived a life marked by service, learning, music, and a deep commitment to community and faith.

Roy graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1962 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky. Following his graduation,...

Arlie Elmo Bradley

Arlie Elmo Bradley

Apr 22, 2026

Arlie Elmo Bradley of Laurel Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky after an apparent heart attack.

He was born May 24, 1938, in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Thomas Jefferson Bradley and Annie Ethel McKee Bradley.

Elmo had worked his entire lifetime as a logger and had...

Ralph Lee Tuley

Ralph Lee Tuley

Apr 21, 2026

Ralph Lee Tuley, age 86, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at his residence.  

He was born August 19, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Ralph Russell Tuley and Roberta (Lewin) Tuley.

Ralph was a graduate of DeVry School of Technology and worked for the City of Chicago installing and repairing radios in emergency vehicles. He also loved...

Jack Glennus Carter

Jack Glennus Carter

Apr 21, 2026

Jack Glennus Carter, 80, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Morehead, Kentucky. Born on June 10, 1945 in Lexington, Kentucky, Jack was known for his 36 year career at the Morehead Post Office, as both a letter carrier and window clerk, from where he retired in September 2000.

He is survived by his beloved wife of...

Gerald E. "Eddie" Warren

Gerald E. "Eddie" Warren

Apr 18, 2026

Gerald E. "Eddie" Warren, II, 54 of Holly fork Road, Morehead passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home. He was born December 27, 1971, in Charleston,  South Carolina to the late Gerald E. Warren and Mary Imogene Logan Warren.

Eddie was a graduate of Rowan County Senior High School and had served briefly in the United States Air Force....

Charles R. "Rick" Butler

Charles R. "Rick" Butler

Apr 17, 2026

Charles R. "Rick" Butler, 71 of Rock Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky passed away, Friday, April 17, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Rick was born September 23, 1954, in Ashland, Kentucky a son of the late Charles Roy Butler and Don Rita Womack Butler.

Rick was a school bus driver and monitor for the Rowan County...

Lillian Lois Christian Crisp

Lillian Lois Christian Crisp

Apr 13, 2026

Lillian Lois Christian Crisp, 92 of Elliottville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 28, 1934 in Haldeman, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Allen and Ruia Pigman Christian.

Lillian was a retired nursing assistant and caregiver. She had worked at St. Claire, Life Care when it was Daniel Boone and she had operated...

Pauletta Mynhier Walters

Pauletta Mynhier Walters

Apr 11, 2026

Pauletta Mynhier Walters, 82 of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 11 , 2026, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born on March 29, 1944 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Russell and Delphia Ison Mynhier.

Pauletta was a retired beautician.

She attended the Clearfield Tabernacle First Church of God and enjoyed quilting, working puzzles and working in...

Rosalie Trumbo Thomas

Rosalie Trumbo Thomas

Apr 6, 2026

Rosalie Trumbo Thomas was born on December 6th, 1946, in Rowan County, Kentucky, to the late Katherine Mabry Fisher and Earl Fisher and John Paul Trumbo. She was happily married to Jimmie Thomas on December 5th, 1963, one day before she turned 18 as she always proudly mentioned, until the time of his death in 2007. Jimmie and Rosalie had...

John R. Robinson

John R. Robinson

2026

John R. Robinson, 73, of Morehead, Kentucky, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 30, 2026, after an extended illness.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sheree J. (Milner) Robinson; three children, Lisa M. Robinson, Janis Nell Milner, and Dr. Eric J. (Alexandria) Robinson; and his cherished grandchildren, Taylor, Riley, Joshua, Emily, Logan, Kaylee Jayne, Jaycee,...

Carl "Marty" Martin Church

Carl "Marty" Martin Church

Mar 26, 2026

Carl Martin Church, affectionately known as Marty, 64, of Olive Hill passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1961, in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, to the late Carl P. Church and Delphine Lane Church, he lived a life marked by dedication, love for his family, and a deep connection to the outdoors.

As the owner and...

Harold Dean Morgan

Harold Dean Morgan

Mar 24, 2026

Harold Dean Morgan, 79, of Grayson, Kentucky, went home to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 with the love of his life by his side at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

Harold Dean was born on September 7, 1946 in Pleasant Valley, Kentucky, a son of the late Edwin Harold Morgan and Helen Cecil Morgan.

He wore...

Loberta Bair Knipp

Loberta Bair Knipp

Mar 20, 2026

Loberta Bair Knipp, 80 of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home. She was born in Carter County, Kentucky on May 26, 1945, a daughter of the late Virgil and Lenora Stigall Bair.

Loberta attended the Beartown Church of God and enjoyed movies, watching television, cooking, reading, working puzzles and especially spending time with her family....

Debra "Debbie" Horton Armstrong

Debra "Debbie" Horton Armstrong

Mar 15, 2026

Debra “Debbie” Horton Armstrong, 71, of Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her home.

She was born on November 25, 1954 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Roe and Ruth Evans Horton.

Debbie retired from the Cardiac Rehab Department at St. Claire HealthCare.

She was a member of the Bluebank First Church of God and she enjoyed...

Michael Dale Purnell

Michael Dale Purnell

Mar 7, 2026

Michael Dale Purnell, 72, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home.

He was born on September 17, 1953 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Emil Lee Purnell and Ada Fultz Purnell.

Mike was a retired subcontractor.

He is survived by his brother, Terry Lee Purnell of Morehead.

Graveside services and burial will be conduced at 4:00...

Carolina Sue Craft Puckett

Carolina Sue Craft Puckett

Mar 7, 2026

Carolina Sue Craft Puckett, 78, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born on February 19, 1948 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Henry A. Craft and Norma Butler Curtis.

Sue was a retired phlebotomist for St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

She attended Lick Fork Pentecostal...