All Obituaries

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...

Mrs. Lena Perkins Wright Davis, 93 of Morehead, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead after a brief illness. She was born in Shelby, Ohio on June 21, 1925 to the late Warner and Fannie Wallace Perkins. Mrs. Davis was a former employee of Imperial Cleaners in Morehead and after retirement she did babysitting in her home for many years. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Morehead and enjoyed her flowers, raising a garden and walking for...

Arvis Wayne Curtis II, 30, of Olive Hill, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1988 in Morehead, Kentucky a son of Mellissa Easterling Wallace and the late Arvis Wayne Curtis. Arvis was a former employee of McDonald’s of Grayson. He attended Limestone Apostolic Church and enjoyed fishing, playing video games, spending time with family and friends, and was an excellent cook. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister...

Mrs. Helen Watson Eldridge, 79, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her home. She was born on April 10, 1940 in Clearfield, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Ottis and Lissie Ison Watson. Mrs. Eldridge was a homemaker.  Her family was her world; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, reading and flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Eldridge, Jr., who passed...

Mr. Billy W. Kennedy, 68, of Sandy Hook, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born on March 13, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Estill and Hazel Swinford Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was a graduate of West Carter High School 1970 and had retired from quality control inspector for the Westinghouse in Mansfield, Ohio. He attended the Liberty Independent Church. he enjoyed playing bingo, was an avid UK fan, enjoyed coaching...

Mrs. Laura Virginia Ramey Lewis, 83, of Elliottville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at St. Claire Healthcare. She was born on October 18, 1935 in Orton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Frank Henry Ramey and Armenie Ramey. Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker, who loved having family and friends around, especially her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Charity Free Will Baptist Church and she enjoyed attending church functions, working puzzle books, Bluegrass Music and...

Mr. Phillip Michael Sinesh, 70, of Cynthiana, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana. He was born on May 26, 1948 in Libertyville, Illinois, a son of the late Fred and Marie Olive Ultz Sinesh. Mr. Sinesh was a retired electronic repair man and the former owner of Mike’s Repair Shop.  He had also did electronic repair for Sears, worked as a Car Salesman, was an artist and had a black belt in karate. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, archery...

Charles E. Conn, age 75, passed from this earthly life, at his home in Morehead, surrounded by his immediate family on May 1, 2019. Born April 5, 1944 in Fleming County, he was the youngest child of Martin Luther and Martha Lee Brittain Conn.    He started his formal education at Goddard School before moving with his family to Rowan County.   A beloved husband and father, Charley is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Jewell (Mattox) Conn and their daughter,...