All Obituaries

Mr. Jackie Lee Bartley, 64 of Muses Mill in Fleming County, passed away Saturday evening at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on February 17, 1955 to the late Hoover and Dollie Bartley. Jackie was a retired coal miner having worked for Inferno Coal Company and was the former manager of Moore and White Sawmill in Vanceburg. He enjoyed life on his farm, spending time with his beloved family, friends and dogs, watching westerns, four wheeling and cheering...

Mrs. Vonda Blevins Steagall, 64, of Pikeville formerly of Morehead, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born on May 13, 1955 in Harlan, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Wiley and Geraldine Damron Blevins. Vonda was a retired technician having worked at Quality Cabinets and Boneal.  She had also been a volunteer teacher’s aide at Botts Elementary. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, fishing, camping,...

 Raymond Daniel Moore, 44 of West Liberty, Kentucky passed away Friday evening at St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead after an extended illness. He was born September 6, 1974 in West Liberty, Kentucky to Barbara Ann Murphy Moore and the late James Cecil "Jim" Moore. Raymond was a well known gunsmith and machinist in the area and was also a concealed carry instructor. He was an accomplished artist  and enjoyed collecting guns, fishing, hunting and hiking. He had a great...

Mr. Kenneth McKee Vencill II, 77, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at St. Claire HealthCare. He was born on July 17, 1941 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Kenneth McKee Vencill and Ruby Lillian Lewis Vencill. Mr. Vencill was a retired Command Master Chief from the United States Navy, having 30 years of service achieving the highest rank of an enlisted person.  Kenny was stationed in Cuba, Italy and Hawaii.  He taught classes and authored an instructional...

Pauline Black Jones, 81 of Clearfield passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1937 in Morgan County, Kentucky to the late Lemuel and Bessie Kidd Black. Besides her parents she was preceded death by her husband Linden Jones who passed away July 29, 2016 and one son in law Thomas Wagoner who passed away October 30, 1987. Pauline attended the East End Church of God and enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Survivors...

Oleda Littleton King, 90 of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead. She was born October 28, 1928 in Rowan County, Kentucky to the late Albert and Martha Blevins Littleton. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul S. King who passed away February 22, 2011 also three children Chester “Chuck” King, Ora Stephen King, and a infant son, David Allen King, one great-grandchild and one brother Delmar...

Chester LeRoy Woods, 62 of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Daniel Drake Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on May 15, 1957 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Bette M. Erwin and the late Thomas Carl Woods. Mr. Woods worked at Bath Manufacturing and, was a graduate of Maysville Community College. Chester enjoyed fishing, watching television, old cars and especially his little dog Gyro. He was also an avid UK Wildcat Basketball fan. Chester was a born again...

Mrs. Linda Ann Carter Travis, 68 of Morehead formerly of Baxley, Georgia passed away Saturday morning, May 25, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Morehead. She was born June 12, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Eddie and Amelia Ann Darby Carter, Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Keith Travis, two brothers, Bobby Carter and Danny Carter. Linda was a retired cook and baker having worked on an off-shore oil rig. She enjoyed animals, bird-watching, sewing...

Mr. Larry A. Stevens, 78, of Farmers, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. He was born on November 26, 1940 in Farmers, Kentucky, a son of the late Charles and Lucille Scott Stevens. Mr. Stevens was retired from Sherwin-Williams and was the former owner of Buckskin Camper Park. He was of the Christian faith, active in the Farmers Area Development Club and the founder of the Simon Kenton Long Rifle Club. Larry had a passion for restoring old cars and...

Ralph Wilburn Christian, 92, of Jacksboro, Tennessee formerly of Morehead, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home after an extended illness. Mr. Christian was born on November 28, 1926 in Morehead, Kentucky, a son of the late Herb and Mamie Christian.  He married Virginia Louise Rhoden on July 24, 1953, together they raised four children.  He retired to LaFollette, Tennessee in the 70’s, where he enjoyed many years of gardening, hunting and fishing. In...