Jan 30, 2019

Louise Morris Litteral, 85, of Lexington passed away on January 30, 2019 at her residence.

Surviving are her husband, Gilbert Litteral, of Lexington; two sons, Daniel Litteral (Jackie) of Tipp City, OH, and Jack Litteral (Barbie) of Lexington; two daughters, Dedra McLaughlin (Dieter), of El Paso, TX and WeTone’ Travis (Louis) of Lexington; one sister, Diana Tutt,...

Jan 29, 2019

Timothy Edward Nickels, 47, of Lexington, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his residence.  He was born March 4, 1971 in Mt. Sterling to Thomas Nickels and Bonnie Willoughby Henson.

Timothy resided in Lexington where he enjoyed UK Basketball and watching movies.  He was extremely smart and loved music, especially playing the guitar.  Timothy will be missed...

Jan 26, 2019

Carola Madeline Rolph Brown, 98, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, KY on January 26, 2019. She was born in Sharpsburg, KY on November 24, 1920 to the late Carl and Lena Rolph and moved to Mt. Sterling in 1922, living on Harrison Avenue until 2017.

For the last two years she had lived...

Jan 19, 2019

Joyce Ellen Reffitt Purvis, 61, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Windsor Care in Mt. Sterling.  Joyce was born in Sandusky, OH on February 2, 1957 to the late John and Mary Crockett Reffitt.

Joyce was a native of Salt Lick where she was a homemaker.  She enjoyed playing Bingo, tending to her flower...

Jan 19, 2019

Berlin "Bert" McCarty, 78, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  He was born March 2, 1940 in Morgan County to the late Ernie and Victorine Lykins McCarty.

"Bert" was a native of Montgomery County where he worked as a carpenter.  He enjoyed collecting die cast cars, spending time outdoors...

Jan 10, 2019

Maye Cecil Stanley Henry, 89, of Mt. Sterling died Thursday, January 10, 2019 peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence.  She was born in Ezel on January 15, 1929 to the late William H. and Elizabeth Wright Stanley.

Maye has resided in Mt. Sterling for the previous seventy-three years where she was a member of First...

Jan 6, 2019

Mary Margaret Williams Taul, 81, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling.  She was born July 21, 1937 to the late James Lee Williams and Malinda America Stevens Lisle.

Mary was a Mt. Sterling native, active member of the Keas Tabernacle C.M.E. and a past president of the Louisville,...

Jan 2, 2019

Stewart Thomas Jones, 60, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence in Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Carlisle on March 27, 1958 to the late William Frank and Emma Lee Berryman Jones.

Stewart moved to the area fifteen years ago from Carlisle. He was a Baptist, retired farmer and in his later...

Jan 1, 2019

Peacefully at Woodingford Lodge Tillsonburg, with his family by his side, Wray passed away at the age of 77 years on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Beloved husband and best friend of Carolyn (McIntyre) Fick for 55 wonderful years. Proud and loving father of Michael Fick (Brenda) of Tillsonburg, Lisa Wilson (Scott) of Langton and Jodi Coffman (Josh) of Kentucky....

Dec 23, 2018

Timothy Allen Benson, age 53, from Ludlow, Kentucky, recently residing in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2018, after a short battle with kidney failure.  He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Ann (Schaffner) Benson, three siblings, Barbara (Benson) Blasch, (Paul Blasch), Gilbert James Benson, Jr. (Liz Benson) and Carol Marie (Benson)...

Dec 22, 2018

Peggy Sue Manley Schell, 72, of Owingsville, died Saturday morning, December 22, 2018 at UK Medical Center.  She was born September 22, 1946 in Mt. Sterling.

Peggy is a Bath County native, of the Christian faith and a retired educator from Camargo Elementary in Mt. Sterling. She enjoyed reading, sewing, visiting the beach and most of all,...

Dec 19, 2018

Harlen Tackett, 87, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Montgomery County on November 30, 1931 to the late Felix and Gladys White Tackett.

Harlen was a native of Mt. Sterling, Means and a member of Hope First Church of God for fifty-three years.  He was the oldest of...

Dec 16, 2018

John S. Bowman, 83, of Jeffersonville, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Menifee County on March 14, 1935 to the late W.T. and Iva Lane Bowman.

John was a native of Montgomery County and of the Christian faith.  He loved to be outside whether in his vegetable...

Dec 9, 2018

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Nancy Lynn Leitch Major, loving wife and mother of one child passed away at age 78 in her residence in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.  Nancy was born on January 15, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio. On June 4, 1964, she married William “Bill” Major in Cynthiana, Kentucky and was a graduate of Western Kentucky University. She...

Dec 9, 2018

Jody Leon Cooksey, 90, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his residence in Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Washington County on March 5, 1928 to the late Birchel and Marjorie Jenkins Cooksey.

Jody was a charter member and served as an Elder at Gateway Christian Church, retired from sales and was a Veteran...

Nov 30, 2018

James "Jim" F. Kirk, 81, of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Baptist Health in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on July 25, 1937 to the late Milton and Mag Amburgey Kirk.

"Jim" was a native of Mt. Sterling, an Army Reserve Veteran and a member of the Grassy Lick Methodist Church.  He...

Nov 27, 2018

Florene Long Hart, 85, of Sharpsburg, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 3, 1933 in Mt. Sterling to the late Millard Fillmore and Mattie Barnes Long.

Florene was a native of Bath County and was of the Christian faith.  She retired from Traditional Bank and enjoyed travel, the beach,...

Nov 25, 2018

Deloris "Faye" Strange Grey-Donathan, 69, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 1, 1949 in Mt. Sterling to the late Sterling and Ida Martin Strange.

Faye was a Montgomery native, of the Christian faith and previously a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.  She enjoyed;...

Nov 21, 2018

Michael Harold Rose, 73, of Jeffersonville, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.  He was born in Montgomery County on April 25, 1945 to the late Edgar Sr. and Katie "Kitty" McCoy Rose.

Mike was a Montgomery County native, member of the Jeffersonville Baptist Church, member of Masonic Lodge #23 in Mt. Sterling and retired...

Nov 19, 2018

Samuel Wayne Watkins, 51, of Clay City, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on June 4, 1967 to the late Gordon and Mary Louise McIntosh Watkins .

Samuel was a Jehovah Witness and retired from Rumpke.  He was a UK Basketball fan, loved to watch golf...