Obituaries

Apr 11, 2016

After being in failing health for the past 14 months, Edna Marie Riddle Bradley, 86, died peacefully on April 11, 2016 at the Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Indiana, surrounded by family.

She was born on March 18, 1930 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles “Charlie” Riddle and Pearl Adkins Riddle.

On...

Apr 10, 2016

Mrs. Margaret S. Pelfrey Jones was born September 29, 1925 and lovingly adored by her parents the late Rowan County Judge Illa E. Pelfrey and Post Mistress Cora Mocabee Pelfrey. They raised her at the multi-generational Old Homeplace Farm on Christy Creek Road.  Margaret was a long awaited arrival and commanded a great deal of doting and attention but...

Apr 5, 2016

Mrs. Willow Dean Mink Leach, 88, of Clearfield, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.

She was born on June 8, 1927 in Richardson, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles Everett and Helen Elva Hinkle Mink.

Mrs. Leach was a retired schoolteacher.  She started her teaching...

Apr 5, 2016

Mr. Lorne Joe Stinson, 51, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at his home.

He was born on January 8, 1965 in Gary, Indiana, a son of Billy Joe Stinson and Janet Peters Stinson.

Lorne was a hairstylist for 34 years.  He was the former owner of Shear Obsessions and was currently working...

Apr 4, 2016

Mrs. Jessie Darlene Hyatt Goodpaster, 76, of Morehead passed away Monday morning, April 4, 2016 in the St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

She was the widow of the late Jack D. Goodpaster and the mother of Jackie Preston Goodpaster.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the chapel of the Michael R....

Mar 25, 2016

Mr. Donald Madison “Don” Ward was born on June 18, 1933 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of late Elmer “Brittle” Ward and Pruda Basford Ward.  He departed this life on Friday, March 25, 2016 in Portsmouth, Ohio at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 7 days.

Mr. Ward was a retired truck driver and...

Mar 22, 2016

Mr. James A. Butcher, 94, of Clearfield, passed away Tuesday morning, March 22, 2016 at his home.

He was born on May 11, 1921 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of late Allen Butcher, Jr. and Allie Jane Holbrook Havens.

Mr. Butcher had been the co-owner of the Big Store Clothing with his step-father, Frank Havens.

Mar 12, 2016

Allie Daily died Mar. 12, 2016 with his mother, father and stepfather by his side.

Allie is survived by his daughter Keeleigh Daily, mother Shaun (Daily) Thornsberry, father Grady Moore and step-father Rodney Thornsberry.

Maternal Grandparent Sheila Wedding, Paternal Grandparents, Sue and John Royalty. Siblings, Amanda Wood, Christina Ruggiero, Sydney Rollins,...

Mar 11, 2016

Charles M. Fraley, 40, of Morehead, passed away Friday morning, March 11, 2016 at his home.

He was born on October 18, 1975 in Gary, Indiana, a son of Helen Magdziak Fraley and the late Charles Fraley.

Charles had been a mechanic.

At his request, there will be no visitation or services.

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. Paul Vernon Mason, Age 59 of Morehead, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 in the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. He was born in West Liberty, Kentucky, November 16, 1956 to Madeline Wilson Romanek and the late William Edward Mason. He was a retired truck driver and was of the apostolic faith. He had an interest in...

Mar 8, 2016

Brother Paris F. Ferguson, 80, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his home.

He was born on May 14, 1935 in Morgan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Aubra H. Ferguson and Lula Ison Ferguson.

Mr. Ferguson had been the co-owner of Dairy Mart Drive Inn and Norge Village Laundry and...

Mar 3, 2016

Vess Parker, 50, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born on October 31, 1965 in Germantown, Kentucky, a son of Dorothy Flack Parker and the late Jimmie Parker.

Vess was a long time employee of Larry Fannin Chevrolet where he met many people, some whom he became close...

Feb 29, 2016

Mrs. Betty Jean Kidd Catron, 73, of Elliottville, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 in the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born on May 12, 1942 in Morgan County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Della and Virginia Moore Kidd.

Mrs. Catron had worked at Cowden Manufacturing.

She...

Feb 27, 2016

Mrs. Georgia Marie Fraley, 66 of Carter County, passed away Saturday evening, February 27, 2016 at her home. She was born in Carter County, Kentucky on December 4, 1949 to the late Estill and Sadie Hurley Layne.

Georgia was a homemaker and enjoyed photography, painting, art, quilting and drawing. She was a Christian and was of the...

Feb 23, 2016

Larry Mitchell Swim, 62, husband of 19 years to Vickie Swim, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born on November 7, 1953 in Indiana to Ethel Jones of Clearfield and the late Clinton Carl Swim.

He worked at Dixie Cup as a machine mechanic and he...

Feb 23, 2016

Bradley Allison Moore, 74, of Marianna, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday morning, February 23, 2016 at his home.

He was born on June 21, 1941 in Marianna, a son of the late Walter "Butch" Moore and Edith Claire Phillips Moore Shrontz.

Bradley was a retired school teacher, having taught at schools in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Feb 22, 2016

Tonya Willoughby Fraley, 40, of Sandy Hook, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 in the St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

She was born on July 1, 1975 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a daughter of Logan and Bernice Slone Willoughby.

Tonya had been the manager of McDonald’s in Sandy Hook.

She was a Christian...

Feb 20, 2016

Mrs. Edith Wells Wilson, 86 of Flemingsburg, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 in the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.

She was born January 16, 1930 in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late Oscar and Vada Williams Wells.

Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong member of the Battle Run Christian Church and also...

Feb 20, 2016

Mrs. Agnes L.. Wood, Age 90 of Farmers, passed away Saturday in the St. Claire Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 25, 1925 to the late Fred and Rose Lasier Bachas.

Mrs. Wood was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed flower gardening and reading.

The Mother of Greg, Freddy,...

Feb 17, 2016

David F. Hall, 41, of Morehead, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born on March 17, 1974 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of Kay Thomas Hall and the late Ernest Gene Hall.

David was a concrete finisher.

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