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Joshua Roy Lewis

Joshua Roy Lewis

Apr 23, 2022

Joshua Roy Lewis, age 42, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida, after a brief illness.

Born August 2, 1979, in Morehead, Kentucky, he is the son of Carl and Sue Saunders Lewis of Maysville, Kentucky.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Terry Wayne Burton

Terry Wayne Burton

Apr 19, 2022

Terry Wayne Burton, age 68, of Johnson Flat Road, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born February 7, 1954, in Bethel, Ohio, a son of the late Charles D. Burton and Clara Jean Boothby.

Terry leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Terri...

Virgil Newton Spurlock

Virgil Newton Spurlock

Apr 8, 2022

Virgil Newton Spurlock, 93, of Colfax, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born February 16, 1929, in Sharpsburg, to the late John Hinton Spurlock and Lora Caudill Spurlock.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rev. Lenville Spurlock and Vernon Dee...

Elsie Fern (Black)  Lewis

Elsie Fern (Black) Lewis

Mar 16, 2022

Elsie Fern Black Lewis, age 93, of Colfax Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Ridgeway Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.

She was born October 2, 1928, in Rowan County, to the late John Milligan Black and Sarilda Margaret Royce Black.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert...

Kenneth Ray "Buck" Walker

Kenneth Ray "Buck" Walker

Jan 23, 2022

Kenneth Ray "Buck" Walker, age 80, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Lewis County, Kentucky, on March 28, 1941, to the late Marshall and Minnie Littleton Walker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Madaline "Maddy" Aurora (Nichols)  Nichols-Workman

Madaline "Maddy" Aurora (Nichols) Nichols-Workman

Jan 7, 2022

Madaline Aurora "Maddy" Nichols-Workman, 22, of Crain Creek Road, Wallingford, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead after a battle with Covid.

Born February 2, 1999, in Coldwater, Michigan, Maddy is the daughter of Michael and Lola Hand Nichols of Hillsboro.

In addition to her parents, Maddy is survived by...

John Micheal Barnes

John Micheal Barnes

Dec 19, 2021

John Micheal Barnes, age 79, of Hillsboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born August 2, 1942, in Tallassee, Alabama, he was the son of the late Mac Lee Barnes and Mary Barnes Boozer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Donald L Thompson

Donald L Thompson

Nov 23, 2021

Donald L. Thompson, age 84, of Morehead, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

Born February 11, 1937, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Louis Thompson and Nell Riley Thompson Waddell.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death his first wife, Eve Thompson; his second wife, Lois...

Randall Dean Pettit

Randall Dean Pettit

Nov 22, 2021

Randall Dean Pettit, born September 28, 1954, passed away on November 22, 2021, at Ridgeway Nursing Home in Owingsville, Kentucky, following a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Josephine Pettit of Grange City; his sister, Tresia Swain of Morehead; and his brother, Anthony Pettit also of Grange City.

Randall...

Joseph Alexander Conn

Joseph Alexander Conn

Nov 13, 2021

Joseph Alexander Conn, beloved son of Freddie and Sabrena Conn, was born sleeping with the heavenly angels on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

In addition to his parents, Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his brothers and sister, Matthew, Justin, Brandon, Landon, and Aimee Conn; maternal grandmother, Mary Conn of Martin; paternal...

James Troy Manning

James Troy Manning

Nov 12, 2021

James Troy Manning, 53, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at his residence.

Born January 23,1968, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Albert Dean Manning and Alice Faye Everman Manning.

He is survived by one brother, Barry Manning of Hillsboro and two aunts, Donna Griggs of Paris...

Danny Eugene Brown

Danny Eugene Brown

Nov 9, 2021

Danny Eugene Brown, age 67, of Old Oakley Road, Owingsville, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital Main in Lexington after an extended illness.

Born August 18, 1954, in Vanceburg, he was the son of the late Nellie Brown Wills and Daniel Edward Rice.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Lela Mae (Flora)  Call

Lela Mae (Flora) Call

Oct 18, 2021

Lela Mae Flora Call, 92, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully from this earthly life early Monday, October 18, 2021, at The Willows at Hamburg in Lexington.

Born September 12, 1929, in Bath County, she was the daughter of the late George and Hannah Lyman Flora. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Grace Janette Hay

Grace Janette Hay

Oct 10, 2021

Grace Janette Hay, age 71, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.

She was born February 22, 1950, at Poplar Plains in Fleming County, a daughter of the late John P. and Nelva Lowell Watson Hay.

Grace is survived by three brothers, Johnny Lowell Hay and wife...

Marion Anderson Jones

Marion Anderson Jones

Aug 23, 2021

Marion Anderson Jones, age 72, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville.

Born September 28, 1948, in Harrison County, he was a son of the late Joseph Anderson Jones and Anna Price Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harlan Jones,...

Judy Ellen (Ball)  Whisman

Judy Ellen (Ball) Whisman

Aug 2, 2021

Judy Ellen Ball Whisman, age 72, of Big Bend Locust Road, Hillsboro, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg.

Born September 6, 1948, in Fleming County, she was a daughter of the late James Dallas Ball and Ruth Imogene Carpenter Ball. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Janice Louise (Fawns)  Jolly

Janice Louise (Fawns) Jolly

May 29, 2021

Janice Louise Fawns Jolly, age 79, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born April 14, 1942, in Grange City, she was the daughter of the late Ora and Christine Pickrell Fawns.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Fawns, and her...

Cody Justice Elliott

Cody Justice Elliott

Apr 29, 2021

Cody Justice Elliott, 27, of Johnson School Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born February 17, 1994, in Maysville, he is the son of Rebecca Ross Taylor and husband Brent of Covington and John Sanders Elliott and wife Debbie of Mt. Sterling.

In addition to his parents,...

George Raymond Lands

George Raymond Lands

Apr 14, 2021

George Raymond Lands, age 66, of Watson Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at his home.

Born March 21, 1955, in LaPorte, Indiana, he was a son of the late Charles Oliver Lands and Helen Faye Fultz Lands.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Keshia Taylor; a sister,...

Lodema Jane (Crawford)  Curtis

Lodema Jane (Crawford) Curtis

Mar 6, 2021

Lodema Jane Curtis, age 87, of Colfax Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born November 1, 1933, in Fleming County, she was the daughter of the late Only Harvey Crawford and Martha Alta Spurlock Crawford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Nelson...

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