Wendell Loran Lewis of West Liberty, KY, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Morgan County ARH, West Liberty, KY, at the age of 84 years, 9 months, and 14 days. He was born on Friday, August 12, 1938 at Shelby, OH, son of the late Cletis & Laura (Lewis) Lewis. Wendell was united in marriage to Alice Fields Ferguson.  He was a retired Logger and a Minister for many years.   He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved...

Juanita Pieratt of Ezel, KY, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital, Mt. Sterling, KY, at the age of 98 years, 7 months, and 15 days. She was born on Friday, October 10, 1924 at Kellacey, KY, daughter of the late Thomas Cox & Ada Vest Cox. She was a retired head cook at the Woodsbend Boys Camp.  She was a Christian and a member of the Toms Branch Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In...

Sandra “Sandy” K. Conley, age 74, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. She was born February 21, 1949 in Morgan County, Kentucky to the late Don and Reva (Williams) Wright. She was a graduate of Morgan County High School and was of the Baptist Faith. She married James A. “Jimmy” Conley in 1970 and moved to Ohio shortly thereafter. While in Ohio she started a family...

Vernie S. Conley, age 90 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Kettering Health Network – Miamisburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 17, 1933, in Rowan Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Dewey Lee & Nettie A. (Williams) Stidham. Preceded in death by her husband Oscar Eugene Conley, her 2 sons Ronald & Harvey Conley, 1 brother, and by 2 sisters. She is survived by her loving children: 3 daughters Diana Powell, Patricia...

Loretta Allen of White Oak, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the age of 93 years, 1 month, and 18 days. She was born in Perry County on March 30, 1930 to the late Nettie Haney Barnett.  Loretta was then raised by her grandparents, the late Jerry Haney and Susan Haney Phipps. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Upon moving to White Oak, Loretta was a babysitter to...

Sally Sherman Brantley, age 59, passed away on May 11, 2023, in Englewood, FL. She was born on October 8, 1963, in Paintsville, KY, loving daughter of Geneva (Fraley) Sherman and the late Buford Sherman. Sally graduated from Morgan County High School in 1981. She then received her bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University in 1985 where she discovered her love for helping people reach their potential. This led to earning her master’s degree in counseling from the...

Neil William Barker of Hudson, N.C., formerly of West Liberty, KY, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Lenoir, N.C., at the age of 61 years, 6 months and 15 days. He was born on Thursday, October 26, 1961 at Hudson, N.C., son of the late Wilber “Web” & Merita Hice Barker. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Benton.  He was a professional photographer & substitute teacher, a Christian and was a member of the Freedom Independent Baptist...

Vernon Elam of Cannel City, KY, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, At his residence at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 24 days. He was born on Saturday, May 11, 1940 in Wheelrim, KY, son of the late Lonnie and Ressie Patrick Elam. Vernon was united in marriage to Margie Salyers. This union was blessed with four children, Vernon Jr, Jackie Lynn, Christopher Lee, and Kimberly. Vernon was a retired Blaster working Road Construction, and a member of Fritz Church of God and ordained Elder. He...

Paula Ann Williams Nickell of West Liberty, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital, at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 20 days. She was born on Monday March 14, 1955 in Lexington, KY, daughter of the late Paul E. and Jewell Eastridge Williams. Paula was a retired bookkeeper, and a member of West Liberty Christian Church. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Jewell...

Jerry Cecil Lykins age 74, of West Liberty, Ky, passed away Sunday April 30, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness peacefully with his caretakers by his side . He was born October 3, 1948 in Salyersville, KY, son of the late Homer and Sarepta Howard Lykins. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran receiving the Purple Heart, army commendation medal for heroism, good conduct medal and sharp shooter ribbon. He was a retired pawnbroker of Lykins Music and Pawn Shop in West Liberty and loved...