Obituaries
Richard Allen Helterbrand
Oct 31, 2023
Richard Allen Helterbrand, 88, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
He was born November 11, 1934 in Rowan County, Kentucky, to the late Leslie Helterbrand and Dollie Plank Helterbrand.
Richard worked in construction as a concrete finisher and he was a farmer having raised cattle, tobacco and hay.
He...
Shirley Mae Barnett Baldridge
Oct 8, 2023
Shirley Mae Barnett Baldridge, 78, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her daughter’s home.
She was born on April 15, 1945 in West Liberty, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ernest Barnett and Eliza Jane Blair Barnett.
Mrs. Baldridge was a homemaker and she enjoyed wildlife and her dogs, Daisy and Diamond.
In addition to...
Larry Wayne Messer
Sep 28, 2023
Larry Wayne Messer, 68, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home.
He was born on March 21, 1955 in Rowan County, Kentucky, a son of the late Billy and Meredith Fultz Messer.
Larry had worked at Foley and Garry’s where he did front end alignments and he was a veteran having served in the...
Mary Lewis Cornette
Sep 23, 2023
Mary Lewis Cornette, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Born on May 27, 1930, Mary was the daughter of Talton (Talt)and Nancy Callie Turner (Callie) Cornette of Morehead Kentucky and sister to Lucille Jane (Lucy) Gary, Billie Ann Cornette, and Carolyn Kay Fouch, all of whom preceded her in death.
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Michael Ray Williams
Sep 14, 2023
Michael Ray Williams, 76, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Fountain Circle in Winchester, Kentucky.
He was born on March 13, 1947 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Hobart and Ethel Click Williams.
Michael had worked at Ford Motor Company and was of the Baptist faith.
He played the...
Eleanor "Candy Doll" Howard Weddington
Sep 11, 2023
Eleanor “Candy Doll” Howard Weddington, 87, of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Bethel, Ohio.
She was born on February 2, 1936 in Elliott County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Berlin and Ina Whitt Howard.
Mrs. Weddington was a homemaker and a member of the First General Baptist...
Deborah Kay Littleton
Sep 8, 2023
Deborah Kay Littleton, 64 of Morehead, Kentucky passed away suddenly on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky. She was known for her sweet and kind personality, always willing to help others and spend cherished moments with her family. Her loss leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her.Deborah was born...
Willodene Alfrey Herrick
Aug 30, 2023
Willodene (Alfrey) Herrick, 92, of Anderson, Indiana formerly of Kentucky, entered peace and rest on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on December 21, 1930 in Bertis, Kentucky, to the late Troy and Vonnie (Staton) Alfrey.
She had resided in the Madison County, Indiana area for the past 68...
Tabitha Rose Harp
Aug 25, 2023
Tabitha Rose Harp left this earth suddenly on Friday, August 25, 2023 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky at the age of 39.
She was born March 26, 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee to Jeffrey Dean Harp and Sonja (Jackson) Millwood.
From childhood she had a sparkling personality and bright smile that quickly endeared her to all who...
Bernice Sloan Willoughby
Aug 11, 2023
Bernice Sloan Willoughby, 67 of Elliottville, Kentucky passed away Friday evening August 11, 2023 at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky. She was born June 19, 1956 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Ted and Amanda DeHart Sloan.
Bernice was a homemaker and enjoyed yard sales, cooking collecting snow globes and Boyd's Bears, but most of all spending that...
Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Pollitte
Jul 14, 2023
Martha “Betty” Pollitte was born and raised in Edmonston, Maryland. She grew up in the Catholic faith amidst a very large and loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Benjamin Cratty; her husband of 65 years, James “Jim” David Pollitte; five siblings: Joseph Cratty, Jack Cratty, Barbara (Al) Squillante, Benjamin “Buster” (Elaine) Cratty, Charles “Buddy”...
Mary Jean Boyd Battson
Jul 9, 2023
Mary Jean Boyd Battson, 89, wife of the late Donald Battson, passed away July 9, 2023.
A native of Dwarf, KY, daughter of the late Troy Edgar and Elsie Miller Boyd, she was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Caring Sunday School Class.
Surviving are one daughter, Stephanie J. Cowan of Greer, SC; one son, Donnie Battson of Louisville,...
Delbert Clifton Baldridge
Jul 9, 2023
Delbert Clifton Baldridge, 87, of the Fox Valley community in Fleming County, Kentucky, passed away on July 9, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Clearfield, Kentucky, on March 4, 1936, his parents were the late Estill Baldridge and the late Betty Bowman Baldridge.
Clifton was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Donna Castle Baldridge, on September 9, 2015.
Clifton...
Jessie Faye Smith
Jul 8, 2023
Jessie Faye Caudill Smith, 95 of Carey Cemetery Road, Morehead, passed away Saturday evening July 8, 2023 at her home. She was born June 25, 1928 in Price, Wisconsin one of fourteen children to the late Ora and Lynn Lambert Caudill.
Faye was retired from the Morehead Treatment Center where she had worked for many years.
She was a member...
Billie Jean "B. J." Bowery
Jul 5, 2023
Billie Jean "B. J." Bowery, 60, of The Colony, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the home of her sister in Winchester, Kentucky.
She was born on December 31, 1962 in Morehead, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Billy Hunter and Bonnie Davis Bartlett.
Billie was a Human Resources Manager and a United States Army Veteran.
She enjoyed...
John Henry Smedley
Jul 3, 2023
John Smedley, 83, of Doodle Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at St. Claire HealthCare.
He was born on January 5, 1940 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, a son of the late John Smedley and Marie Lucas Johnson.
John was a painter and he served in the United States Army, 3rd Armor Division, Private First Class E3 as...
Darlene Marion Mies
Jun 19, 2023
Darlene Marion Mies, 72 of Clearfield, Kentucky passed away Monday morning, June 19, 2023 at her home in Clearfield after an illness of several weeks.
She was a native of Pennsylvania, born May 17, 1951.
She enjoyed volunteering, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Roberts of Clearfield. One son George Mies and...
Teresa Ann Caudill
Jun 15, 2023
Teresa Ann Caudill, 59, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, South Dakota, while on vacation with family.
She was born on January 5, 1964 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a daughter of Benny and Sherleen Terry Caudill.
Teresa was the owner and operator of Soldier Dairy Bar.
She attended the...
Fred Warren Brown, Sr.
Jun 13, 2023
Mr. Fred Warren Brown, Sr. of Dry Branch Road was 93 years old when he passed away Tuesday evening, June 13th, 2023, on his family farm.
He was born in Rowan County, Kentucky on December 31st, 1929, to the late George Washington and Sadie Clark Brown.
Fred was a faithful Christian member of the Johnson First Church of God. He...
William Franklin "Bill" Molton
Jun 6, 2023
William Franklin “Bill” Molton, 81, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
He was born on January 15, 1942 in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late George Henry Molton and Mildred Bate Molton.
Bill had worked at various grocery stores in Rowan and Carter Counties.
He was...
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