Oct 1, 2020

Jeremy Bedford Shepherd, 49, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling Hospital.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on March 29, 1971 to Bedford and the late Sue Barnes Shepherd.

Jeremy was of the Jehovah Witness faith and previously employed as a car salesman.  He enjoyed; playing cards, shopping, times with...

Sep 28, 2020

Clifton Ray Beam, 82 of Camargo died Monday, September 28, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Mt. Sterling, September 14, 1938 to the late Bennett and Dorothy Beam.

He was a lifelong resident of Camargo and a graduate from Camargo High School. He held Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from...

Sep 26, 2020

Kathy Nell Mays Williams, 63, of West Liberty, died Saturday , September 26, 2020 at the Greg & Norean Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.  She was born in Frenchburg on April 25, 1957.

Kathy moved to West Liberty two years ago from Ezel.  She enjoyed riding her Harley Davidson, listening to rock-n-roll, dancing, cooking, animals and...

Sep 24, 2020

Robert Vernon Garrison, Jr., 66, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, September 24, 2020.  He was born in Paris Kentucky on December 2, 1953 to the late Robert and Lelia Ann Elliot-Ewalt Garrison, Sr.

Robert was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was a 1972 graduate from Mt. Sterling High school and on...

Sep 21, 2020

Charles "Charlie" Edward Pierson, 84 of Frenchburg, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Owsley County on February 26, 1936 to the late Farris and Zella Greene Peirson.

Charlie retired from General Motors and enjoyed spending time outdoors riding ATV's especially "Razor's", and hunting and fishing.  He loved his family and enjoyed...

Sep 21, 2020

David Edward Vice, 48, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on January 24, 1972 to Chuck Vice (Charlene) and Gay Vice both of Mt. Sterling.

David was a lifelong resident of Mt. Sterling, graduate of Montgomery County High School, class of 1991 and worked as...

Sep 18, 2020

Silvia Stefany Bartesaghui Loayza Maze, of Frenchburg, died Friday, September 18, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Lima, Peru on June 9, 1985 to Rodolfo Bartesaghui Lay and Silvia Loayza Barrantes.

Stefany graduated from Universidad San Martin de Porres with her Bachelors of Accounting, moved to Frenchburg twelve years ago and was employed at Nestle. ...

Sep 17, 2020

James Douglas Martin, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Montgomery County on February 9, 1950 to the late Albert and Almeta Cantral Martin.

James was a Montgomery County native, a United States Army Veteran and attended Christian Fellowship Church. He retired from Bellsouth Telephone Company and helped install...

Sep 17, 2020

Ruth Bowles Hayes, 86, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, September 17,  2020 at her daughters residence.  She was born in Mt. Sterling on March 22, 1934 to the late Henry and Alma Hammonds Bowles.

Ruth was a charter member of Reid Village Baptist Church where she devoted her life to helping others.  She had a servant’s heart...

Sep 14, 2020

Robert "Butch" Lynn Meadows, 73, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, September 14, 2020 at V.A. Hospital in Lexington.  He was born in Montgomery County on May 12, 1947 to the late Leon and Maxine Curtis Meadows.

Butch was a Montgomery County native, of the Christian faith and a United States Army Veteran.  He enjoyed; reading, motorcycles, car...

Sep 6, 2020

Donna Walker Collins, 74, of Winchester, was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Baptist Healthcare in Lexington.  She was born in Lexington on June 20, 1946 to the late James Clayton and Evelyn McKenney Walker.

Donna attended Lafayette High School before graduating from Bryan Station in...

Sep 6, 2020

Charlene Egelston Neace, 55, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, September 6,  2020 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling Hospital.  She was born in Mt. Sterling on November 3, 1964 to the late Bill and Laura Conway Egelston.

Charlene moved to Montgomery County five years ago from Menifee County, she is of the Christian faith.  Her biggest joy in...

Aug 23, 2020

Carolyn Mae Donaldson Keath, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Mt. Sterling on April 2, 1943 to the late Clyde and Martha Gilvin Donaldson

Carolyn was a Montgomery County native, a member of the Rolling Hills Church of Christ and a retired librarian for the Montgomery County Board...

Aug 22, 2020

Reva "Jane" Cockrell McGlothin, 82, passed away at her residence after a short illness on Saturday, August 22, 2020.  Jane was born on January 10, 1938 to the late Frank and Marshall Cockrell.  She was married to Carl McGlothin on June 15, 1958 and recently celebrated sixty-two years of marriage.

Jane is survived by her daughter, Karla...

Aug 22, 2020

William "Bill" Manley, 91, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on February 28, 1929 to the late Lindsey "Chuck" and Bessie Jones Manley.

Bill moved to Montgomery County fifty-six years ago from Bath County and he was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of...

Aug 19, 2020

Hirshel Ray Bowling, 71, of Winchester died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at his residence.  He was born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky on April 6, 1949 to the late John and Gladys Barker Bowling.

Hirshel was a lifelong resident of Winchester, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was previously employed at Rockwell International.  He was a...

Aug 15, 2020

James Michael Staton, 38, of South Daytona, Florida died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Orlando, Florida.  He was born in Morehead on October 27, 1981 to Betty Ross Staton and James Randall Staton.

Michael was a graduate of Montgomery County High School and of Morehead State University where he earned his bachelor's...

Aug 11, 2020

Antonio Lagunez Barradas, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 surrounded by friends and family at his residence.  He was born on August 2, 1973 in La Florena, Veracruz, Mexico to Abraham Lagunez De La Hoz and the late Josefina Barradas Reyes.

Antonio was of the Christian faith and worked in construction.  He enjoyed traveling,...

Aug 8, 2020

Donald Eugene Pontius, Jr., 60, of Mt. Sterling died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Syracuse, New York on November 6, 1959 to Donald Eugene Pontius, Sr. and the late Cynthia Clasen Harris.

Donald moved to Mt. Sterling six years ago from Texas.  He was a talented mechanic and worked as a...

Jul 31, 2020

Carl "Lil Bit" Lee Banks, 40, of Mt. Sterling died Friday, July 31, 2020.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on April 25, 1980 to Mary Ann Singleton and the late James Banks.

Carl was a native of the area and a talented artist who was able to use many different mediums to create his art.  He...