Dayton Porter

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Dayton Porter, age 88, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Wednesday, April 20, 1938, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late William A. and Elizabeth Catron Porter. Dayton was a loving father, grandfather, and...
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Mary Lewis Johnson Blevins

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Mary Lewis Johnson Blevins, age 83, of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Wednesday, March 3, 1943, in Grayson, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Virgil and Allie Suttles Johnson. Mary enjoyed serving...
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Barbara Delaney Wells

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Barbara Delaney Wells, age 78, of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at her residence in Grayson, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Wednesday, December 17, 1947, in Clincho, Virginia, a daughter of the late Lawrence Clifford and Manthalee Newberry Delaney. She enjoyed fishing, riding her...
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David Crisp

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David Crisp, age 79 of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at UK-King’s Daughter in Ashland, Kentucky. He was born Wednesday, September 18, 1946, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Joel Dair and Delphia Caincross Crisp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
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Wanda Louise Stevens Smith

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Wanda Louise Stevens Smith (Tootie) passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loved ones, after a life defined by love, family, faith, and unwavering devotion to the people she held closest to her heart. Wanda was a member of First Baptist Church of Grayson, where...
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Weekly Arrests: 9/16/26

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The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It does not include federal inmates being housed at or transported through the detention center. • James Dixon, 29, of Grayson, arrested by Carter County Sheriff, on...
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Arlie Dale Allen Walker

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Arlie Dale Allen Walker, age 52, born July 13, 1974 of Elliot County, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his residence. Today, we remember a man who lived with strength, determination, and true grit. He was a man who knew the value of hard work and standing by what...
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Sonja Gay Duncan Perry

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Sonja Gay Duncan Perry, 86, of Blueberry Ridge in Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Sonja was born January 1, 1940, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Jess and Ethel Duncan. She was a 1958 graduate...
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Donna Sue Griffey Bailey

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Donna Sue Griffey Bailey, age 86, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at UK-St Claire Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Wednesday, June 12, 1940, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Haskel and Sadie Ramey Griffey. Along...
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Jerry Lyn Williams

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Jerry Lyn Williams, age 69, of Winchester, Kentucky, formerly of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born Thursday, June 6, 1957, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Carol and Wanda Wilson Williams. Jerry retired as a HVAC Supervisor with 30...
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Kelly Michelle Mabry Prichard

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Kelly Michelle Mabry Prichard, age 52, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at UK St Claire Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Tuesday, June 18, 1974, in Rowan County, Kentucky, a daughter of Mary Boggs Humphrey and the late James Allen...
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Joseph Carl “Joey” Back

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In Loving Memory of Joseph Carl “Joey” Back. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Carl Back, 50, of Olive Hill Kentucky. On August 19, 2026, at UK St Claire Medical Center. Joseph left this world far too soon, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, love, and stories...
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Tommla Lee Callihan

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Tommla Lee Callihan, age 65, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Danville, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Thursday, September 4, 1960, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a daughter of Lloyd “Tom” and Alberta Bryant Callihan. Tommla was a member...
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Pauline Meade Holbrook

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Pauline Meade Holbrook, age 88, of Grayson Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky. She was born Thursday, August 26, 1937, in Johnson County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James and Hattie Greenhill Meade. She attended Kirk Memorial Baptist. She enjoyed reading...
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Treasa Ann Goodan Blankenship

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Treasa Ann Goodan Blankenship, age 58, of Olive Hill, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born May 28, 1968, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of Edward “Eddie” Goodan and Joan Tabor Goodan...
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Sandra J. Collins

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Sandra J. “Sandy” Collins, 89, of Olive Hill, Ky, entered into rest, Tuesday morning, August 11, 2026, at her residence.  She was born, September 10, 1936, in Olive Hill, to the late Eldon “Curly” and Nadine Gertrude Cartee Armstrong.  After graduating from Erie School, she attended Morehead College, where she earned her Bachelor...
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Carolyn Lorraine Prichard Davis

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Carolyn Lorraine Prichard Davis, 100, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on August 6, 2026, in Lexington. She was born on May 12, 1926, in Johns Run, Kentucky. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by family, her work and the many joys she celebrated with an adventurous, and...
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James Phillip Ray

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James Phillip Ray, age 68, of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Carter Nursing and Rehabilitation in Grayson, Kentucky. He was born Saturday, November 9, 1957, a son of the late James and Barbara Clark Ray. James is survived by three sons, Shawn (Tina) Ray, Johnny Ray, Jerry...
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Judith “Judy” Carol Counts Barker

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Judith “Judy” Carol Counts Barker, age 80, of Grayson, Kentucky, peacefully passed away with family at her bedside on July 11, 2026, at Elliott Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Born on November 8, 1945, in Grayson, Judy was the beloved daughter of the late Cecil Clyde and...
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Barbara Lee Forrest Hamilton

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Barbara Lee Hamilton, of Grayson, Kentucky, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 1st at the age of 88. Born on October 26,1937, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Opal Forrest. A devoted Christian, she lived each day with humility, kindness, and grace, serving as...
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