Obituaries
Danny Eugene Smallwood
Oct 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Danny Eugene Smallwood, 86, a devoted member of Rolling Hills Church of Christ, who peacefully left this world on October 10, 2024. Born on September 11, 1938, in Frenchburg, to the late Tommy and Mary Hale Smallwood. Danny cherished his roots and found joy in the simple pleasures of life.
Throughout his time...
Ivan Dewain Clemons
Oct 6, 2024
Ivan Dewain Clemons, 73, a dedicated salesman in the automotive industry and the proud owner-operator of a car lot, will be remembered for his passion for antique motorcycles and cars. Ivan was born on May 18, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, to the late Howard and Ruby Kidd Clemons and sadly passed away on October 6, 2024.
Throughout his life, Ivan found...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Maloney
Oct 4, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Maloney, 79, a beloved member of the Jeffersonville community, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington on October 4, 2024, following a life well-lived. Born on April 17, 1945, in Mt. Sterling to the late Chester “Check” and Leoma Holley Maloney. He was a dedicated heavy equipment operator in the construction industry, finding solace in...
Kathryn "Kathy" Lee Horseman Craycraft
Oct 3, 2024
Kathryn "Kathy" Lee Craycraft, 75, a dedicated secretary in the guidance department at Montgomery County High School and a beloved member of the Mt. Sterling community, passed away on October 3, 2024, at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling. Born in Mt. Sterling, on November 20, 1948, to the late Omer and Virginia Riddle Horseman. Kathy was known for her unwavering work...
Charles Burton
Oct 2, 2024
Charles “Ed” Edward Burton of Mt. Sterling, a dedicated husband, father, and long-time employee in the auto glass industry, passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 68. Ed was born on August 11, 1956, in Harrodsburg to the late Raymond and Bessie Smith Burton.
Throughout his life, Ed was known for his passion for sports, particularly his unwavering...
Roy Clay "Buck" Martin
Oct 1, 2024
Mr. Roy Clay "Buck" Martin, 79, a devoted husband, skilled carpenter, and proud United States Army veteran, passed away on October 1, 2024, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Owingsville on February 2, 1945, to the late Shirley and Bettie Montgomery Martin. He found joy in the simple things in life, from crafting homemade tobacco knives to farming...
Janet Marie Koch
Sep 30, 2024
Janet Marie Koch, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on September 29, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on October 7, 1951, in Alexandria, VA, to the late Bill and Shirley Santulla Koch. Janet held a Master's Degree and worked tirelessly as an educator, leaving a lasting impact on her students and colleagues at Camargo Elementary.
Throughout her life,...
Ellen Marie Watkins Lee
Sep 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ellen Marie Lee, age 70, of Mt. Sterling. Born on April 4, 1954, in Mt. Sterling to the late Dewey and Lucille Watkins Johnson. Ellen passed away on September 27, 2024, at Windsor care Center.
Ellen was a beloved member of the community, known for her unwavering Christian faith in...
Princess Setters
Sep 21, 2024
Princess Jane Jackson Setters, 87, a beloved member of the community, peacefully passed away at Edgewood Estates in Frenchburg, Saturday morning, September 21, 2024. Born on March 4, 1937, in Menifee County to the late Rollie and Ethel Lawson Jackson. Princess was a native of Menifee County and had called Montgomery County her home for the past seventy years. She...
Tina Yvette Smith Noble
Sep 17, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tina Yvette Noble, 57, a beloved member of the Whitesburg community, who peacefully departed this world on September 17, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. Born on August 19, 1967, in Whitesburg, to the late Lenville Sr. and Pauline Smith.
Tina's laughter and...
Mary Lee
Sep 15, 2024
Mary Lucille Byrd Lee, a beloved member of the Mount Sterling community, passed away on September 15, 2024, at her residence at the age of 71. Born in Mt. Sterling, on January 23, 1953, to the late Berry and Addie Lyman Byrd. Mary was a dedicated wife to her husband, Jim Lee. As a laborer in the manufacturing industry, Mary's...
Lula "Lou" Alice Tipton Blevins
Sep 14, 2024
Lula “Lou” Alice Tipton Blevins, 86, a cherished member of the community, passed away on September 14, 2024, at Baptist Health Lexington. Born on May 27, 1938, in Montgomery County, to the late Troy and Bessie Amburgey Tipton. Lou excelled as a legal secretary at White, Peck, and Carrington Attorneys at Law.
Baptized at the age of 15, Lou was a...
Vanessa Jean Towsend Carmichael
Sep 8, 2024
Vanessa Jean Carmichael, 51, passed away on September 8, 2024, at UK Medical Center. Born in Lexington on October 16, 1972. Vanessa was known for her vibrant personality and love for the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting, as well as showcasing her culinary skills in the kitchen.
Vanessa's true joy came from spending time with her grandchildren, showering...
Ella "MaMaw" Frances Peters Terry
Sep 7, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ella “MaMaw” Frances Peters Terry, 87, a beloved member of the community, who departed from this world on September 7, 2024. Born on October 8, 1936, to the late Taylor and Edna Moore Peters in Booneville. Ella was a cherished daughter, devoted mother, and a treasured friend. She lived...
Lida Ray Williams Routt
Sep 5, 2024
On the serene afternoon of September 5, 2024, in Mt. Sterling, Lida Ray Williams Routt passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Born on January 7, 1933, in Mt. Sterling to the late Raymond “Toad” and Sarah Ledford Williams. Lida was a cherished soul within her community. Growing up in Bath County and later residing in Troy, Ohio for...
Noah Daniel Dixon
Aug 24, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Noah Daniel Dixon, a beloved father, brother, son, and friend. His presence was a beacon of kindness and willingness to help others that will forever be missed. Noah, born on April 1, 1988, in Whitesburg, KY, lived a life full of love and laughter. His unexpected departure, on August 24, 2024, leaves...
Joyce E. Miller
Aug 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce E. Miller, 80, of Mt. Sterling, she was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 20, 1943, to the late Wilbur (Bill) E. Latimer and Christine Katherine Wright Latimer. Joyce embraced life with grace and kindness. On August 23, 2024, she departed this world in peaceful repose at St....
Gary Bowling
Aug 23, 2024
In loving memory of Gary Bowling, a devoted father, grandfather, and brother, who passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9, 1949, in Kentucky to the late Eli and Reba Bowling. Gary, spent his life in Mount Sterling, where he worked diligently as a carpenter in the construction industry.
Gary will...
Lena "Cricket" Ethel Stewart Henderson
Aug 14, 2024
Lena “Cricket” Ethel Stewart Henderson peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Wednesday afternoon, August 14, 2024, at her residence in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bath County on January 21, 1940, Lena was the daughter of the late Clemmie Morton Stewart and Georgia Alberta Heaston Stewart.
Affectionately known as "Cricket" to those who knew and...
Carla Jo Kennedy
Aug 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carla Jo Kennedy, born on October 24, 1958, in Washington DC. Carla peacefully departed on August 6, 2024, at St. Joseph Mount Sterling, at the age of 65. Carla was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Garrett and Mary Bennett Fisher.
Carla was a devoted caretaker in the health...
