Sep 25, 2018

Lena Frances Judge, 82, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born April 8, 1936 in Sharpsburg to the late William David and Lillian Mae Emmons Hunt.

Before moving back to the area thirty-four years ago Lena lived in Cincinnati OH, and was a  member of First Christian Church in nearby...

Sep 15, 2018

Linda Lou Calhoun Mullett, 64, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.  She was born June 19, 1954 in New York to the late Minor and Nellie Calhoun.

Linda moved to the area 2 years ago from Carlisle to be near family. She was a member of First Baptist...

Sep 8, 2018

Shirley "Shirl" L. Ginter, 54, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  She was born August 24, 1964 in Fort Benning, Georgia, to the late Lonnie and Vada Sharp Richardson.

"Shirl" was a member of the Camargo United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed; reading, taking care of her flower garden and...

Sep 8, 2018

Donald Lee Ashburn, 60, of Winchester, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.  He was born November 19, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late William and Mary Eller Ashburn.

Donald moved to the Winchester area 45 years ago.  He was of the Christian Faith, a University of Kentucky Wildcat's Basketball/Football and...

Aug 26, 2018

Pleas Northrup Wright, Sr. of Mt. Sterling, died on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Lexington VA Medical Center.  He was born May 6, 1952 to the late Northrup and Elizabeth Skaggs Wright.

Pleas was a Navy Veteran and moved to the area fifteen years ago from Ashland.  He was a member of Church of the Harvest...

Aug 24, 2018

Manford Dale Davidson, 56, of Chavies, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 15, 1962.

"Dale" worked hard as a carpenter and was willing to help anyone who needed a helping hand.  His larger than life personality and easy going attitude made life better for those around him.  He will...

Aug 16, 2018

Priscilla "Prissy" Jones Nornhold, 79, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospice surrounded by her family.  She was born March 10, 1939 in Lexington to the late Jesse and Ada Jones.

Priscilla was proud of the 30 years she assisted Dr. Cookie Eastham and the many babies that were born as a...

Aug 13, 2018

Sharron F. Nibert, 80, wife of Charles W. Nibert of Lexington, formerly of Ashland, passed away on August 13, 2018 in Lexington after a long illness.  She was born on May 24, 1938 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Jeff M. and Magilee Holbrook Thornbury.

Sharron was a graduate of Ashland High School and attended Ashland...

Aug 11, 2018

Brian Orlan Sparks, 42, of Stanton died Saturday, August 11, 2018.  Brain was born in Winchester on June 5, 1976 to Orlan Sparks and the late Betty Carol Catrine.

Brian worked as a stone mason and was of the Christian faith.  He loved to go hiking and anything else that gave him the opportunity to be out...

Aug 10, 2018

Eric Hager left this earth on August 10, 2018.  His father Franklin Hager preceded him in death.  He leaves behind his children, a son Brandon Hager and a daughter Erica Hager, mother Virginia Carol Hager, a brother Marco Hager, a sister Tammi Hager, a niece Takyia Garner and his soul mate Diane Johnson.  Eric also left behind many friends,...

Aug 10, 2018

Michael Edward Gatewood was born on June 5, 1953 to the late Daisy Brown and Charles Gatewood in Mt. Sterling, KY.  He departed this life on Friday, August 10, 2018.

At a young age, Michael confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized at the High Street Christian Church in Mt. Sterling by the late Reverend...

Aug 10, 2018

Sharon Lea Marcum Ezell, 73, of Winchester, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at her residence.  She was born February 7, 1945 in Wayne Michigan to the late Bud Marcum and Ruby Witt Marcum.

Sharon relocated to the area 11 years ago from her home in Michigan. She was a bookkeeper, seamstress and enjoyed giving back volunteering with...

Aug 8, 2018

Dana Marnell Stewart Bailey, 37, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was born January 12, 1981 in Whitesburg, KY to Jeff and Diana Brown Stewart.

Dana was a faithful member of Spruce First Church of God in Jeffersonville. Her life revolved around her children and spending time with her family. ...

Jul 26, 2018

Karen Olive Brown Bull-Coyle, 75, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, July 26, 2018.  She was born February 16, 1943 in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to the late Oliver Brown Bull and Dora No Neck.

Karen moved to Montgomery County two years ago from Rapid City, South Dakota.  She was of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, loved to sew,...

Jul 20, 2018

Barbara Newberry, 70, of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, July 20, 2018.  Born March 15, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Loudermilk and Earl Gordon.

She was a barber by trade and a member of the Christian faith.  She was a member of the Jeffersonville Senior Citizens.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing, primitives...

Jul 19, 2018

Douglas Quentin Burchett, 67, of Owingsville, died at his home on Thursday, July 19, 2018 after a courageous battle with leukemia.  He was born April 7, 1951 to the late Quentin Burchett and Mildred Garner Burchett.

Doug was an over the road truck driver for more than 25 years.  He loved spending time with his family, especially...

Jul 16, 2018

Robert Eugene Willoughby, 73, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday morning, July 16, 2018 at UK Hospice.  He was born on May 3,1945 to the late Elbert and Mabel Willoughby.

Robert was a member of Camargo Church of God, Mt. Sterling Masonic Lodge #23, United States Army veteran and retired from Rockwell International.  He had many interest such...

Jul 16, 2018

Florence Donaldson Smoot, 97, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling.  She was born January 30, 1921 to the late John T. and Alice Tipton Donaldson.

Florence worked at Belks Department Store and was Montgomery County Native.  Her church family at Rolling Hills Church of Christ always remained close to her...

Jul 12, 2018

Thomas "Kelly" Murphy, 57, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday evening, July 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born on October 8, 1960 to the late Joseph "Teddy" and Mary Evelyn Conyers Murphy.

Kelly was a member of Freedom Church and Senior Vice President of Whitaker Bank in Mt. Sterling. He enjoyed a long career in...

Jul 7, 2018

Linda Slatzer, 67, of Lexington, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 5, 1951 to the late Tracy and Dorthy Lawson McDavid.

Linda was a homemaker and a native of Columbus Ohio.  She enjoyed; spending time with her children, casinos and traveling, especially to our nations historical sites.  After her children the...