Sep 12, 2023

Earnie James Gilliam, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 98. Born to the late Samuel and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Gilliam on January 4, 1925, in Sandy Hook, KY, Earnie's journey through life was marked by resilience, dedication, and a deep love for his family.

Throughout...

Sep 9, 2023

Born February 9, 1926, Mae Stockdale Staton, 97, widow of Harold Clay Staton, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 9, 2023.

She was the daughter of Lane and Mary Lee Stockdale.  Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Lane and Mary Lee Stockdale, her sisters, Hazel Larison (Harry), Ruby Trimble (Russ), Allene Griffin (Junior), Mary Sue...

Aug 24, 2023

Curtis Watkins, Jr., 65, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Marshall, Michigan on February 7, 1958 to the late Curtis, Sr. and Betty Spindlow Watkins.

Curtis moved to Montgomery County in 1980 from Wolfe County.  He was a handy man who enjoyed working on cars as...

Aug 23, 2023

Jonathan "Levi" McCarty, 25, of Owingsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, August 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born November 3rd, 1997 in Conroe, Texas to Sarah Louise McCarty Withrow.

Levi was born in Conroe, Texas, moved to Salt Lick, Kentucky at the age of three years old, and has lived...

Aug 23, 2023

Marie Miller Branham, 93, of Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 24, 1929 in Grant County, Kentucky to the late Collie and Kate Sturgeon Miller.

Marie moved from Grant County to Montgomery County in 1946, was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Aug 12, 2023

Gary Jonathan Charles, 63, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 30, 1960 in Frenchburg, Kentucky to the late Earl and Vina Fuller Charles.

Gary was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, of the Christian faith and a member of Means Miracle Community Church. Gary was...

Aug 11, 2023

Willie Chapman, Jr., 78, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away Friday morning, August 11, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 25, 1945 to the late Willie Chapman and Nana Mae Jenkins Crowe.

Willie moved to Montgomery County in 2003 from Lexington, retired truck driver...

Aug 2, 2023

Carl Edward Rothwell, 62, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 2, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 17, 1961 to Frank Rothwell, Sr. and Delores Elam Rothwell Ballard.

Carl had been a resident of Montgomery County for the past fifteen years, following his move from...

Jul 28, 2023

Brian Lee Roberts, 55, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on July 1, 1968 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to Gerald and Merida June Chapman Roberts.

Brian was a Montgomery County native, of the Christian faith, graduate of Montgomery County high school, class of 1986 and a veteran...

Jul 17, 2023

Betty Jean Corey Spencer, 84, of Mt. Stering, Kentucky passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 17, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Montgomery County on September 25, 1938 to the late Clay and Ada Pergram Corey.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, of the Christian...

Jul 15, 2023

Herbert "Herbie" Anthony (Tony) Goins, 58, of Clay City, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Harlan Kentucky on August 9, 1964 to Herbert and Phyllis Lewis Goins.

Herbie was a Veteran of the United States Army, of the Christian faith and enjoyed golfing, fishing,...

Jul 14, 2023

Stephen Lawrence Johnson, 70, passed peacefully at his home in Winchester, Kentucky.  Steve is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Alta (Tuttle) Johnson.

A lifelong passionate musician, Steve loved his music and guitars.  Over his lifetime, he was able to perform in multiple groups, both in Winchester and Orlando, Florida, his previous residence.

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Jul 1, 2023

Richard D. Russell II, 48, of Morehead, passed away early Saturday morning, July 1, 2023 at St. Claire Medical Center, Morehead.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on August 1, 1974 to Richard Russell and Diana Williams Russell Burton.

Rich was of the Christian faith, graduate of Montgomery County High School, class of 1992, a graduate...

Jun 27, 2023

Linda Ray Hurst Ferguson, 71, of Paris, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday evening, June 27, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Sterling. on November 16, 1951 to the late Leonard Hurst and Mary Lou Hurst.Garrell.

Linda was currently a resident of Bourbon County following her move one...

Jun 26, 2023

Randall Wade Little, 58, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Monday morning, June 26, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on April 6, 1965 to the late Donald Little and Peggy Crockett Little.

Randy was a resident of Chatham, Virginia, where he owned a mowing and landscaping business...

Jun 18, 2023

Lauren Diane Buddington Pennington, 81, of Owingsville passed away on Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehab, Owingsville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington, D.C. on June 28, 1941 to the late Ruby Lamb Dutrow

Lauren was a resident of Bath County, following her move from Florida in 2022.  She...

Jun 16, 2023

Linda Ann Reid Stone, 80, of Mt. Sterling passed away on Friday evening, June 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky on July 6, 1942 to the late William and Nellie Shields Reid.

Linda had been a resident of Montgomery County for the past fifty-six...

Jun 15, 2023

Allen B Craft, 50, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Thomas, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Woodbridge, Virginia  on March 7, 1973 to the late David and Linda Hall Craft, Sr.

Allen was a resident of Kentucky from the age of 15,...

Jun 13, 2023

Wilma Joan Wingfield Saunders, 79, of Mt. Sterling passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on July 20, 1943 to the late Elmer and Mary Elva Cassidy Wingfield.

Joan was a retired nursing assistant at Bourbon County Hospital and a homemaker.  She...

Jun 8, 2023

Dillan Shane Vance, 31, of Mt. Sterling,  passed away on Thursday morning, June 8, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 22, 1992 to Shane Vance and Elisa Brooks.

Dillan was a Montgomery County native, of the Christian faith, member of Life Impact Church and enjoyed working as a carpenter in...