Ellis Darrell Ratliff of West Liberty, KY, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in West Liberty, KY, at the age of 69 years, 11 months, and 18 days.  He was born Wednesday, October 15, 1951, at Dehart, KY, son of the late Jimmy Ratliff and Olive Mynheer Starnes. What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.  Ellis Darrell Ratliff, I know you are rejoicing in Heaven.  I...

Stepheny Elaine Brewer Cox of Wellington, KY, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her residence, at the age of 49 years, 1 month, and 26 days. She was born Sunday, August 6, 1972, at Mt. Sterling, KY, daughter of Gary Lee Brewer and the late Dana Montgomery Brewer. She was united in marriage to Billy Cox in 1994. She was a homemaker, devoting her life to care for her family and her home. She will be remembered as a loving wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. She will be missed by all of...

Miriam Mae Zook was born on February 4, 1952 in Portsmouth, Virginia. After a brief illness, she passed to her eternal reward on October 1, 2021, at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 27 days. Miriam was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bertha (Tice) Zook; one brother, James; and six sisters, Martha, Mary, Grace, Ruth, Virginia, and Rachel. She is survived by one brother, Paul Zook and wife Doris, of Chesapeake, Virginia; three sisters, Mildred and Catherine Zook of Crockett, KY,...

Rachel Lois Zook was born on November 4, 1946, in Portsmouth, Virginia. After a brief illness, she passed to her eternal reward on September 28, 2021, at the age of 74 years, 10 months, and 24 days. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Bertha (Tice) Zook; one brother, James; and five sisters: Martha, Mary, Grace, Ruth, and Virginia. She is survived by one brother, Paul Zook and wife Doris, of Chesapeake, Virginia; four sisters: Mildred, Catherine, and Miriam Zook, all of...

Michael Ray Hunter of Ezel, KY, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, KY, at the age of 52 years, 5 months, and 22 days. He was born Friday, April 4, 1969, at Charleston, WV, son of Muriel Butcher Spears and the late Claude Hunter. He was a former Laborer, working in construction and farming. He was a Christian and will be remembered as a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle. He will be missed by all of his family and...

Julia Mae McKenzie Elam of West Liberty, KY, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, KY, at the age of 96 years, 11 months, and 14 days. She was born Wednesday, October 8, 1924, at Emmett, WV, daughter of the late Enoch & Linda Thelma Williams McKenzie. She was united in marriage to Acie Elam. This union was blessed with one daughter, Perri. Julia was a retired Elementary School Teacher. She was a Christian, was of the Baptist...

Judy Ann Lykins of West Liberty, KY, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, KY, at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 5 days. She was born Wednesday, February 13, 1952, at West Liberty, KY, daughter of the late William Gardner “Bill” & Mattie Marie McKenzie Perry. She was united in marriage to Phillip Nelson Lykins on May 29, 1971. This union was blessed with identical twin daughters, Christy Shayne & Wendy Elayne. Judy...

Lynn Mathis Kelly of Lexington, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY, at the age of 70 years, 11 months, and 13 days.  He was born Sunday, October 1, 1950, at Morehead, KY, son of the late Felix Earl & Dora Belle O’Neal Kelly. Lynn was a Heating & Air Conditioning Technician and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was a loving brother, uncle, & cousin, and will be missed by all of his family and friends. He was...

Kyle Brandon Hammonds of West Liberty, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Morgan County ARH, West Liberty, KY, at the age of 36 years, 6 months, and 1 day. He was born Wednesday, March 13, 1985, at Morehead, KY, son of Keith & Kay Fannin Hammonds. Kyle was a salesman, working in sports management. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, and cousin, and will be missed by all of his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marcus & Grey...

Bessaleen Fern Ball of West Liberty, KY, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at St. Claire Regional Hospital, Morehead, KY, at the age of 92 years and 4 days. She was born Sunday, September 1, 1929, at Crockett, KY, daughter of the late George Morton & Lula Emma Isaac Ball. She was a homemaker, devoting her life to care for her family and her home. She was a Christian and a member of the Tom’s Branch Community Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...