All Obituaries

Lonnie Moore, Jr age 73 of Sandy Hook <Y passed away Saturday May 13, 2023  at St. Claire Health Care in Morehead. He was born Sept. 21, 19 49 in Elliott County and was the son of the late Lonnie and Eva Whitt Fultz Moore. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers:  Russell Moore, Donald Moore and Billy Fultz; two sisters: Avenelle Fultz and Josie Gilliam and one nephew, Russell Gilliam. Lonnie is survived by two sons:  Larry Moore and Gary Moore,...

Stephen Keith Ward, age 74 of Ashland, KY passed away on April 25, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Keith grew up in Sandy Hook, KY, a town he loved and friends that he cherished over the years. He worked as a pipefitter with Local 495 and traveled to different locations across the country. He made friends everywhere and enjoyed the simple things in life. His favorite hobbies included fishing and watching UK and Boyd County sports. He was especially fond of the Boyd County Girls...

Wick Kendall Harper, 85, passed away at his home in Isonville, Kentucky on April 1, 2023, surrounded by family. Wick served Elliott County as sheriff, as well as serving our country as an MP in the Army. He also worked as a farm manager and in the mining industry. Wick is preceded in death by his wife, Florina Ison Harper; his parents, Jake and Orill Harper; his brother, John W. Harper; and his grandson, Aaron Sloas.  Wick is survived by his siblings; Bea York, Wilma Simmons, Lyda...

Gladys Pelfrey Wells, 95 of Olive Hill, KY passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the Carter Nursing & Rehab Center at Grayson, KY. Gladys was born June 1, 1927 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Forrest and Rinda Cox Pelfrey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Wells, two sons:  Howard Richard Kelly and Michael Lynn Kelly as well as two stepsons:  Kenneth Wells and Russell Wells, Jr., a step daughter Judy Hovenden. Two grandsons,Toby Kelly-Jasso and...

Vilma Sparks Tackett, 95 of Isonville, KY passed away March 2, 2023 at Elliott Nursing & Rehab at Sandy Hook, KY. She was born January 5, 1928 in Elliott County, the daughter of the late Arville and Margarette Ison Sparks. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Robert Tackett in 1982. Also, a son, Timothy as well as three sisters:  Ida Alice Sparks, Sylvia Lenore Sparks and Lou Jean Redwine and daughter in law, Dorotha R. Tackett. Vilma was of the Methodist faith. She...

Suzanne Hair Kirby O'Conner, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  Born in Minnesota, raised in California, and living out her sunset years in Kentucky, Suzanne is survived by her sister Connie Breedlove, brother Floyd Hair,  first husband Bill Kirby, her 4 children, 3 step-children, and 6 grandchildren.  Funeral services will be announced at a later date. 

Billie Jo Brown, age 96, of Ashland, KY, passed into eternal rest on February 22nd, 2023, with her loving family at her side.   Billie was born January 1, 1927 in Sandy Hook, KY to the late Robert Miller and Roxie Clevenger Miller. Billie was a member of the Sandy Hook United Methodist Church and was a member of the Eastern Stars. She married the love of her life, John Waldo Brown in 1943 and they had a blessed marriage for over 50 years before his passing. They were also...

Jeri-Rose Duey passed away at her residence February 21, 2023. She was born May 22, 1969 at Dearborn, Michigan. In her spare time, Jeri-Rose enjoyed to ride horses, tend to her flower beds, garden, hunt and fish. She also loved spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother to her children, grandmother and wife of over 30 years. She'll be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Duey, sister Angela Mae Duey. She is...

Elbert (JR) Carter, 85, of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away at 8:15 pm. at St. Claire  Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky on Saturday, February 18, 2022. Junior was born on January 19, 1938 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky to Elbert & Mary (Stephens) Carter both deceased.  On January 25, 1969 he married his wife Jeweline (Judy) and she preceded him in death on October 29, 2021. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Bernice Bitner (aka Bernie), and Glenna Faye Carter, one...

    David Roger Davis, 92, of Sandy Hook, KY, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023 at Community Hospice Center in Ashland, KY, surrounded by family. He was born February 9, 1931 in Sandy Hook, the son of the late Curtis L. Davis and Delma Redwine Davis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a great-grandson, Lincoln Ray Ellenburg.   Mr. Davis grew up in Sandy Hook, often being called by his nickname, “Doc”. He frequently spent time with his...