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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...

Luwanna Ruth (Story)  Perkins

Luwanna Ruth (Story) Perkins

Jan 2, 2021

Luwanna Ruth Story Perkins, age 87, of Flemingsburg, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at U. K. HealthCare in Lexington.

Born March 21, 1933, in Hillsboro, she was a daughter of the late Albert Russell Story and Mary Eva Williams Story. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Anthony Lee "Boo" Emmons

Anthony Lee "Boo" Emmons

Dec 31, 2020

Anthony Lee "Boo" Emmons, 48, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at U.K. Hospital in Lexington, KY.  He was born October 15, 1972, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, to Marvin Lloyd and Alberta Littleton Emmons, both deceased.

He was preceded in death by his brother, William "Bill" Emmons; maternal grandparents, Harley Muse and Doshia Blair Littleton; paternal...

Elsie Marie (Johnson)  Mcclanahan

Elsie Marie (Johnson) Mcclanahan

Dec 24, 2020

Elsie Marie Johnson McClanahan, age 79, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Hillsboro.

Born March 25, 1941, in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Francis Stacy Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" McClanahan;...

Hurl Cooper Johnson

Hurl Cooper Johnson

Dec 19, 2020

Hurl Cooper Johnson, age 76, of Upper Rock Lick Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead.

Born October 20, 1944, at Poplar Plains, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Bert and Dora Cooper Johnson.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and...

Ivis Pauline (Wagoner)  Skaggs

Ivis Pauline (Wagoner) Skaggs

Dec 19, 2020

Ivis Pauline Wagoner Skaggs, age 81, of Story Branch Road, Hillsboro, made her way to her Heavenly home on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her children.

Born February 2, 1939, in Elliott County, she was the daughter of Luther and Alice Buckner Wagoner.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

William Sanford Dyer, Jr.

William Sanford Dyer, Jr.

Nov 30, 2020

William Sanford "Junior" Dyer, age 87, of Colfax Road, Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard.

Born July 6, 1934, in Mason County, he was the son of the late William McKinley Dyer and Elizabeth Thomas Tinsley Dyer.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by eight siblings, infant...

Amrita Jeanette "Jeanie" Thompson

Amrita Jeanette "Jeanie" Thompson

Oct 17, 2020

Amrita Jeanette "Jeanie" Thompson, also known as Mommy, Mamaw, Grandma, Great Mamaw, and Mamoo as Henry so loving called her, was born June 18, 1926, and passed on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at her home in Ringos Mill at the age of 94.

Jeanie was born in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma and was raised in Belleville,...

Wanda Hawkins (Fultz)  Spurlock

Wanda Hawkins (Fultz) Spurlock

Sep 30, 2020

Wanda Fultz Hawkins Spurlock, 79, of Colfax, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at St. Claire Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born in Menifee County December 13, 1940, to the late Willie and Frona Walton Fultz.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel and Herndon Fultz, and...

Albert A. "Ab" Ishmael, Sr.

Albert A. "Ab" Ishmael, Sr.

Sep 2, 2020

Albert A. "Ab" Ishmael, Sr., age 77, of Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at his residence.

He was born July 9, 1943, in Fleming County, and was the son of the late Curtis Ishmael and Louise Glascock Ishmael.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William "Pretty"...

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