Obituaries

Curtis Eldon Weddington

Curtis Eldon Weddington

Jun 11, 2026

Curtis Eldon Weddington, 91, of Fraley Ridge Road, Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2026, at UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky.

He was born on October 16, 1934, at his family home in Elliott County, Kentucky, a son of the late Harve and Lydia Wilson Weddington where he lived all 91 years of his life.

Curtis spent most...

Carl S. Ingle

Carl S. Ingle

Jun 10, 2026

Carl S. Ingle, 91 of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky.

He was born on July 19, 1934 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late John and Anna Dewitt Ingle.

Carl had worked at the Southern States Feed Store in Morehead and Farmers, Kentucky and then he worked at Sealmaster...

Kyla Rayann Click

Kyla Rayann Click

Jun 9, 2026

Kyla Rayann Click, 29 of Lancaster, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina.

She was born on September 23, 1996 in Lexington, Kentucky, a daughter of James R. Click and Shannah Cameron Click.

Kyla was a joy to everyone who met her. She enjoyed music and she loved being out in the sun, going...

James ("Jimmy") Johnson

James ("Jimmy") Johnson

Jun 7, 2026

James (“Jimmy”) Johnson, 59, born July 8, 1966, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend whose steady presence and hardworking hands meant everything to those who knew him.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Jennifer Johnson; his sons, Josh Johnson and Jacob Johnson; his daughter‑in‑law, Miranda...

Nora Edith Helterbrand

Nora Edith Helterbrand

May 8, 2026

Nora Edith Blevins Helterbrand, 84 of Elk Lick Road, Morehead, Kentucky passed away Friday evening, May 8, 2026, at the UK-King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.

She was born in Rowan County, Kentucky October 22, 1941, to the late Everett and Edna Sluss Blevins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allen Helterbrand whom...

Harvey Lyons Kissick

Harvey Lyons Kissick

May 5, 2026

Harvey Lyons Kissick, 71 of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on September 27, 1954 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Roy Kissick and Olive Lyons Kissick Howell.

Harvey was a United States Army Veteran and had been an auto mechanic.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

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,...