Obituaries

Kathaleen Catron

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lucille Kay Brickles Mauk

Lucille Kay Brickles Mauk

Mar 2, 2025

Lucille Kay Brickles Mauk, 54, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

She was born on June 29, 1970 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Raymond and Lorene Whisman Brickles.

When she was younger, Kay had worked as a waitress at several restaurants. 

She enjoyed watching television, playing card games with her...

Jennifer Lynn Trusty

Jennifer Lynn Trusty

Mar 1, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Trusty, 37 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare after an extended illness. She was born October 21, 1987, in Middletown, Ohio a daughter of the late Edward and Melissa Schooley Mannon.

Jennifer was a former cook in area restaurants and enjoyed cooking, baking, crafts and photography. She especially loved children and spending...

Virgil Revoir

Virgil Revoir

Feb 23, 2025

Virgil Revoir, 95, of Lower Licking Road, Morehead passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UK-St Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born on November 13, 1929 in Melvindale, Michigan, a son of the late Arthur and Nellie Grandy Revoir.

Virgil was a retired pipefitter and plumber.

He was a member of the Bluebank First Church of God and he enjoyed going out...

Avery Mae Terry

Avery Mae Terry

Feb 22, 2025

Avery Mae Terry, 4 year old daughter of Brandon Terry and Katelyn Goodpaster, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025. 

She was born on October 8, 2020 in Morehead, Kentucky.

Avery was strong and fast and found friends in everyone.

She enjoyed watching the movie Frozen and dressing up like Elsa. She loved cooking, chocolate, singing, dancing, swimming and playing with her little sister,...