Obituaries

Aug 27, 2021

Carl  "Cobb" David Fultz, 80 of Olive Hill, Kentucky peacefully left his earthly home to continue his journey with God in the early morning hours of Friday, August 27, 2021.

He was born in Rowan County, Kentucky on March 21, 1941 to the late Earl and Edith Clark Fultz.

In addition to his parents he...

Aug 24, 2021

Jared Michael Royse, 29, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his home.

He was born on February 26, 1992 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of Clyde and Kimberly Terrell Royse.

Jared was a dockmate at Cave Run Marina.  He had also been an iron worker and worked at Hitachi in Harrodsburg.

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Norma Clark Archer, 92 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Friday afternoon, August 20, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a brief illness.

She was born November 11, 1926 to the late Jackson and Dorothy Polley Clark.

Norma was a former employee of Cowden's Manufacturing and a member of the Adams-Plank Enterprise Baptist Church....

Aug 17, 2021

“For Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”  Luke 23:43

Mrs. Barbara Ann Hall, age 73, of Boodry Place in Morehead, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her residence after a long courageous battle with lung cancer for nearly 8 years!

Barbara Ann Hall was born...

Aug 14, 2021

Curtis Edward Dillon, 66, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Claire Healthcare.

He was born on August 9, 1955 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Hollie and Melmie Sloan Dillon.

Curtis was a carpenter and he enjoyed spending time with his family, coon hunting, his dogs and chickens....

Aug 9, 2021

Steven Wilson, 40, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021.

He was born on January 22,1981 in Morgan County, Kentucky, a son of Walter Wilson and Bernadine Johnson Wright.

Survivors include his parents, Bernadine Wright and her husband, Jake of Morehead and Walter Wilson of Sandy Hook, three brothers, Jon Williams (Emily), Brian Wilson (Jennifer) and Stacy Wilson (Jackie)...

Aug 5, 2021

Matthew Calvin Carroll, 49 of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday morning, August 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on February 4, 1972 to Essie Marie Prince Carroll and the late Grady Calvin Carroll.

Matthew was a former mechanic.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his...

Aug 3, 2021

Elder Cephas Littleton, Sr. 85 of Cranston, Kentucky passed away Tuesday evening, August 3, 2021 at his home. He was born July 16, 1936 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Arch and Lorna Lewis Littleton.

He was a lifelong resident of Rowan County and U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist...

Aug 1, 2021

Garry McKee Johnson, 73, of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Sunday,  August 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born on April 25, 1948  in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Cleo Caudill and Ruby Johnson Conn.

He was a heavy equipment operator having worked for Fox Contractors. He was a member of Operating...

Jul 24, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Black, 47 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away Saturday evening July 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital-Main in Lexington, Kentucky after a brief illness. She was born December 27, 1973 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Charles Douglas Black and Barbara Wallace Black.

She was a graduate of Rowan County Senior High School and enjoyed watching...

Jul 18, 2021

Ellen Skaggs Mabry, 86, of Maxey Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her home.

She was born on August 1, 1934 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ora Granville Skaggs and Betha Smith Skaggs.

Mrs. Mabry was a homemaker and had worked at Kaiser Frazier Auto Plant in...

Jul 18, 2021

Pauline Smedley McKenzie, 85, of Morehead, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare.

She was born on February 15, 1936 in Craney, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jesse E. and Hester Foster Smedley.

Pauline had worked at Cowden’s Manufacturing and St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

She was a member...

Jul 13, 2021

Shawn Neal King, 47, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

He was born on December 12, 1973 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Kenneth Neal King and Mary Frances Mullett King.

Shawn was the manager of an automotive distribution center.

He was...

Jul 9, 2021

Lonnie Joe Collins, 47, of Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born on September 19, 1973 in Charleston, West Virginia, a son of the late Frank D. and Janet Mynhier Collins.

Lonnie was a transporter of dogs and cats...

Jul 7, 2021

Ernest W. “Jim” Doyle, 80, of Morehead formerly of Fleming County, passed away Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021 at the Life Care Center in Morehead.

He was born on August 29, 1940 in Mason County, Kentucky, a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Wilson Doyle.

Jim was a retired truck driver having worked for...

Jul 1, 2021

Malcolm L. Livingood, 87, of Greenbend Road, Morehead, passed away Thursday morning, July 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 22, 1934 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Irvin and Edna Roberts Livingood.

Malcolm was a retired carpenter and a former employee of the Rowan County Board of Education....

Jun 26, 2021

Marsala Ellen "Marcy" Smith, 51 of Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 in the St. Joseph Hospital - Main in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Morehead, Kentucky on December 20, 1969 to Julie Mynhier Sexton and the late Carl Sexton.

Marcy was a homemaker and enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with...

Jun 26, 2021

Clotine Withrow Fraley, age 85, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021, at her residence in Olive Hill, Kentucky.

Clotine was born June 24, 1936, in Rowan County, Kentucky, to the late Clarence “Ted” and Annie Caudill Withrow.  Her husband, Benjamin Webster Fraley, preceded her in death 49 years ago on February 5, 1972. ...

Jun 9, 2021

Clyde W. A. Morehouse, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital in West Liberty, Kentucky.

He was born on May 13, 1942 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late John and Glatis Hyatt Morehouse.

Clyde was a retired supervisor for Keebler in Cincinnati, Ohio and was...

Jun 4, 2021

James Guar Ferguson, IV, 27 of Bronson Forest Road, Morehead was found deceased, Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home. He was born in Morehead, Kentucky on January 1, 1994 to James Guar Ferguson, III and Candy Ison Howard.

Jamie was a graduate of Morgan County High School and Maysville Community College. He was an employee of...