Stefan Dwayne Elsea, age 32, a resident of Woodland Estates in Paintsville, Kentucky, formally of Salyersville; passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky after complications from an automobile accident.
He was born June 17, 1994, at ARH Prestonsburg in Prestonsburg, Kentucky the son of Garland Dwayne Elsea and Johnda Sue Bowens who survives.
Stefan was employed at Toyota Manufacturing in Georgetown, Kentucky. He enjoyed working on cars, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Those left to mourn includes wife, Cynthia K. Curtis Elsea of Paintsville, Kentucky, sons, Winston Dean Elsea of Paintsville, Kentucky, Hayden Charles Elsea of Salyersville, Kentucky, daughters, Lyla Rose Elsea of Paintsville, Kentucky, Sophia Brielle Elsea of Salyersville, Kentucky, Pasley Rae Elsea of Salyersville, Kentucky, step-children, William Darrell West of Paintsville, Kentucky, Leah Kaye West of Paintsville, Kentucky, Lilly Curtis of Paintsville, Kentucky, sister, Johnna Brooke Back and William Hegland of Salyersville, Kentucky, nieces, Brooklyn and Riley Back of Salyersville, Kentucky, a host of family and friends who love and miss him.
A memorial service for Stefan Dwayne Elsea was conducted Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, contributions can be made to the funeral home for the memorial fund.
Salyersville Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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