Michael Ray Wright of West Liberty, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his residence, at the age of 35 years, 6 months, and 3 days. He was born Saturday, September 22, 1984 at Paintsville, KY, son of Jimmy Darrell Wright and the late Connie Sue Doolin Wright. Michael was self-employed as a farmer and a lawn care worker. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his mother, Connie Sue Wright, he was preceded in...

Arlene Adkins Walton of Ezel, KY, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at her residence, at the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 14 days. She was born Monday, February 5, 1940 at Mansfield, OH, daughter of the late Clifford & Elizabeth Elliott Adkins. Arlene was united in marriage to Billy Walton. This union was blessed with two children, Rocky & Shane. She was a homemaker, devoting her life to care for her family and her home. She was a Christian and a member of the Pine Grove...

Janice Banks of West Liberty, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Dover Manor by Harborview, Georgetown, KY, at the age of 63 years, 3 months, and 8 days. She was born Sunday, December 2, 1956 at West Liberty, KY, daughter of the late Clint & Grace (Adkins) Adkins. Janice was a customer service representative for Kentucky Farm Bureau in West Liberty. She was a Christian and a member of the Stillwater Holiness Church at Campton, KY. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and...

Gregory Neil Kinner, age 60, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at his home in West Liberty, Ky., following a 15-month battle with cancer. Born Feb. 1, 1960, at Florress, Ky., he was the son of Earl W. and the late Linda Sue Haney Kinner of West Liberty. He was co-owner and general manager of the Courier Publishing Co. in West Liberty where he began work after graduating from Morgan County High School, starting as a sports reporter, photographer, and printer, eventually moving to printing plant...

Louise Jones of West Liberty, KY, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard, KY, at the age of 93 years, 7 months, and 21 days. She was born Friday, July 9, 1926 at Combs, KY, daughter of the late Willie & Ada Ratliff Vance. Louise was united in marriage to Robert Jones. She was a retired factory seamstress and was a Christian and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She was a loving sister and aunt, and will be sadly missed by all...

Virginia Katherine Elliott of West Liberty, KY, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Morgan County ARH, West Liberty, KY, at the age of 83 years and 3 days.  She was born Friday, February 26, 1937 at Livingston, KY, daughter of the late Elmer & Lillie “Lil” Roysdon Longabaugh.   Virginia was united in marriage to Denzil Royce Elliott.  This union was blessed with two children, Michael Royce & Susan Layne.  She was a retired former business...

Aubrey Wells of West Liberty, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, KY, at the age of 83 years, 10 months, and 30 days. He was born Friday, March 27, 1936 at Stacy Fork, KY, son of the late Arthur & Lula Weddington Wells. Aubrey was united in marriage to Lois Faye Engle on October 17, 1959. This union was blessed with two sons, Joe & Jerry. He was a retired truck driver and mechanic for Wells Ready Mix. He was a Christian and a...

Larry Daniel Adams of West Liberty, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his residence, at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 24 days. He was born Friday, June 1, 1951 at Caney, KY, son of the late James Daniel & Rosetti Craft Adams. Larry was an art teacher at the Morgan County High School 27 years, until his retirement. He served as constable for several years, and was also was a musician, having his own band. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend, and will be sadly...

Joseph Manning of Kettering, OH, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Kettering Hospital, Kettering, OH, at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 9 days. He was born Sunday, November 14, 1948 at Dayton, OH, son of the late Roy E. & Bessie Louise Patrick Manning. Joseph was a Roofing Consultant. He was a Christian and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Kettering, OH. He was a loving cousin & friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his...

Olen K. Gamble of West Liberty, KY, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Morgan County ARH, West Liberty, KY, following an extended illness, at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 26 days. He was born Tuesday, December 25, 1934 at Spaws Creek, in Morgan County, KY, son of the late Lonnie & Gladys Roman Gamble. Olen K. was united in marriage to Nora Fern Keaton. This union was blessed with six children, Rhonda Delayne, Benita, Beverley, Belinda, Bethany, and Hoyt. He attended two...