Obituaries
Earl Hamm
Jul 12, 2022
Earl Lee Hamm, 45, of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his residence, along with his father, Ora Lee Hamm.
He was born on March 18, 1977, to the late Ora Lee Hamm and Mary Lee Fisher Hamm.
Survivors include two aunts, Flora Bryant of Morehead, Kentucky and Phyllis Beaty of Upland,...
Ora Hamm
Jul 12, 2022
Ora Lee Ham, 63, of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Tuesday July 12, 2022 at his residence, along with his son Earl Lee Hamm.
He was born in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Carl Bryant and Thelma Hamm Bryant.
He was a retired equipment operator for the Kentucky Department of Transportation and he enjoyed...
Richard "Rick" Perry
Jul 9, 2022
Richard Wayne "Rick" Perry, 58 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare. He was born February 6, 1964, in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Roderick and Clela Pearl Wallace Perry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Roger Perry, and his mother-in-law, Ruth Fouch.
...George Roseberry Sr.
Jul 1, 2022
George Marlin Roseberry Sr. Graduated to heaven on Friday , July 1, 2022 surrounded by his family who loved him very much. He was born in Soldier, KY on September 22nd 1931. In his early years he lived on Maxey Flats and was raised by Stirl and Lovell Cox of Hillsboro KY.
In 1952 he enlisted in...
Myrle Hamm
Jun 29, 2022
Myrle A. Hamm, 88 of Holly Fork Road, Morehead, Kentucky passed away Wednesday afternoon at her home. She was born May 2, 1934, in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Ersie and Lula Reeder Glover Masters.
Myrle enjoyed watching all types of ballgames on television. She retired from Neer manufacturing in Lexington, Ohio and moved back to...
Debra Markwell
Jun 28, 2022
Debra Gay Traylor Markwell, 62 widow of Monty "Bim" Markwell of Farmers, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at her son's home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.
She was born December 20, 1959, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Ivan and Margaret Peckens Traylor.
Debra worked...
David Kidd
Jun 20, 2022
David Lee Kidd, 67, of Morehead Kentucky departed this life on Monday June 20, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1954, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Adrian and Evelyn Eileen Johnson Kidd.
David was a retired contractor and enjoyed playing softball, and was a devoted fan of the Cincinnati...
Larry Caldwell
Jun 15, 2022
Larry Wayne Caldwell, 66, of Ashland Kentucky, left this world on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, with loved ones around him at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
He was born on March 3, 1956 in Mt Sterling, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Emma Caldwell and Harold Caldwell Jr.
He was preceded...
Wayne "Tenny" Carter
Jun 5, 2022
Wayne Gary "Tenny" Carter, 65 of Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Sunday evening June 5, 2022, at his home in Clearfield. He was born March 26, 1957 in Morehead, Kentucky to the late Harlan and Elizabeth Ferguson Carter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Harlan (P-Joe) Carter and Larry Cecil (Tardy) Carter,...
Donald "Duck" Skaggs
May 27, 2022
Donald Dee "Duck" Skaggs, 49 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky after a brief illness. He was born February 17, 1973, in Morehead, Kentucky to Bonnie Howard Caldwell and the late Donald Skaggs.
Duck was a logger and enjoyed ginseng hunting working on cars,...
James Lewis
May 26, 2022
James Vernon Lewis, 89 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Life Care Center in Morehead after an extended illness. He was born February 24, 1933, in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Chester and Monnie Moore Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Chris Aldis...
Ashley Reynolds
May 26, 2022
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...
Dinzell Fraley
May 24, 2022
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...
Robert "Don" Mantooth
May 20, 2022
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...
Christopher Hanger
May 15, 2022
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.
...Mary "Patty" Collins
May 14, 2022
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.
...Margaret Ferguson
May 7, 2022
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...
Liam Haug
May 5, 2022
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...
Charles Denver Earley
May 4, 2022
Charles Denver Earley, 94, of Ohio formerly of Rowan County, passed away May 4, 2022 in Ohio.
Graveside services and burial will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Hamilton Cemetery on Christy Creek.
There is no visitation.
The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead is caring for...
Arvis Linville
Apr 20, 2022
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...