Obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Marita Roby Fizer, age 79, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her children and their families. Marita's love knew no bounds, and the values she instilled will continue to live...

Sep 20, 2025

Robert Leroy "Bob" Fletcher, Jr., 77, of Elizaville, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Anderson, Indiana on August 7, 1948, Bob was a son of the late Robert L. Fletcher and the late Evelyn Biddle Garret.

Bob was a handyman and had proudly served his country in the...

Sep 11, 2025

Rhonda Gaye Cline, 64, of Flemingsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her friends and family on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at UK Saint Claire Regional in Morehead.

Born in Maysville, Kentucky on February 14, 1961, Rhonda was the daughter of the late Robert Gene Cline and the late Leola Coleman Cline.

Rhonda had...

Sep 10, 2025

Betty E. Hester Spencer, 69, of Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Continued Care Hospital.

Born in Fleming County on September 12, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Buford Hester and the late Nora Stidham Hester.

Betty worked and retired from Jockey International in Carlisle, Kentucky.

Sep 5, 2025

Lindsey Nikkiole Marshall, age 12, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at UK Hospital in Lexington.

Born in Morehead on December 11, 2012, she was the daughter of Clay Marshall and Jesshia Wagoner Mattox.

Lindsey was a seventh grader and cheerleader at Simons Middle School in Flemingsburg.  She loved to fish and swim,...

Sep 4, 2025

Leisha Cox, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home on Oak Ridge in Lewis County on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Born in Maysville on February 22, 1963, Leisha was the daughter of Lula Gilbert Cox and the late Herbert Cox.

After spending more than 40 years in the...

Sep 3, 2025

Phyllis Kay Reed, 87, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

Born in Flemingsburg on April 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harlan Davis Meadows and the late Laura Bruce Johnson Meadows.

Kay loved her cats and her grandkids.  She loved sitting around...

Aug 31, 2025

Carol Ann Luman Emmons, 81, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville.

Born in Morehead on August 5, 1944, Carol was the daughter of the late Howard Luman and the late Hazel Roberts Luman.

Carol had worked as a CNA at Hayswood Home...

Aug 31, 2025

Mary F. Taylor, 62, of Paris, changed her address to Heaven Avenue to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a long illness.

Born in Morehead on December 14, 1962, Mary was the daughter of the late H. C. Toy and the late Gladys Bragg Toy.

Mary worked at U. S....

Aug 27, 2025

Honorable William "Todd" Walton, II, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Todd was born June 12, 1955, in Lexington, Kentucky, to William "Bill" Todd Walton and Barbara Hutchinson Walton.

He graduated from Fleming County High School before earning his B.A. from...

Aug 26, 2025

James Leroy Carr, 82, of May's Lick, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg.  He was the widower of Jeannie McGuire Carr.

Born in Middletown, Ohio on July 24, 1943, James was the son of the late Charles Carr and the late Pauline Reed Carr.

James worked...

Aug 26, 2025

Aleta Vice Smith, 79, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her residence.

Born in Fleming County on September 9, 1945, Aleta was the daughter of the late Clyde Vice and the late Ruby Lee Harmon Vice.

Aleta had worked for U. S. Shoe and Tinnerman in Flemingsburg as well as...

Aug 21, 2025

The worldly journey of Jeanetta Carol Brown Muse, 79, ended on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at her home in Flemingsburg. She was the widow of Woody Ray Muse.

Her journey began in Morehead on February 16, 1946, when she was born to Lester Brown and Icy B. Wallace Brown.

The matriarch of her...

Aug 18, 2025

Randy Nelson Vice, 67, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born in Maysville on October 17, 1957, Randy was the son of the late Charles Mansfield Vice and the late Ruby Katherine "Qubie" Emmons Vice.

Randy worked in construction and enjoyed hunting.

He...

Aug 15, 2025

Charles Edward "Scoop" Mattox, 62, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at his residence.

Born in Fleming County on April 27, 1963, his father was the late Charles Russell "Chigger" Mattox and his mother was the late Delores Louise Hawkins Mattox.

Charles loved being outdoors from landscaping and gardening to arrowhead...

Aug 4, 2025

Jonathan Lane "Jon" Helterbrand, age 62, of Muses Mills, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025.

Born January 25, 1963, in Morehead, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Clyde Bruce Helterbrand and Barbara James Compton Helterbrand.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Timothy "Tim" Helterbrand, David Helterbrand and Michael...

Jul 29, 2025

Jimmy Terrell Hunt, 77, of Flemingsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Hilltop on October 4, 1947, his father was the late Russell Hunt and his mother was the late Mary Mitchell Hunt.

Jimmy worked 20 years at U. S. Shoe Factory and...

Jul 23, 2025

Charles Hilterbrand passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at LifeCare Center of Morehead.  He was born on January 1, 1933, at Waltz, Kentucky, the youngest son of James and Nannie Whisman Hilterbrand.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, a daughter, six brothers, and three sisters.  He is survived by Eula, his wife...

Jul 22, 2025

Teddy "Darrell" Miller, 75 of Wilder, formerly of Elizaville, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Saint Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky.

He was the loving husband of Kathy Cummings Miller. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky at Hayswood Hospital on December 17, 1949. He was the son of the late Delmore "Ted" Miller and...

Jul 21, 2025

Emma Ruth Crump Branam, 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Mercy Health- Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati. She was the widow of Donald Ray "Donnie" Branam.

Born in Seaman, Ohio on August 22, 1937, Emma was the daughter of the late Smith Crump and the late Eulala Denton Crump.

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