Shelby Ray Donahue, age 52 of Wallingford, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at St. Claire Medical Cente in Morehead, KY. He was born March 31, 1974 in Bowling Green, OH and was the son of the late Shelby Donahue and Della Russell Prater.
He is survived by: Two sons: Travis Donahue (Ashley) of Sand Gap, KY and James Donahue of Shepherdsville, KY. Three daughters: Angel Donahue-Avery (Quinten Avery) of Campton, KY; Jennifer Deaton (Jordan Deaton) of Winchester, KY and Brandy Fugate (Tyler Fugate) of Berea, KY. One brother: Tim Donahue. Four grandchildren: Weston Gross, Ricky James, Natalie Donahue and EllieJo Donahue. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Russell Cemetery, Guage, KY. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am Saturday until time of service. Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
