Anna Ruth Dills was born on August 24, 1932, Wittensville, Johnson Co., KY to the late Anthony and Leona Lemaster Dills. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 27, 2023, in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY. She was a bookkeeper for many years at Meadow Gold Dairy in Van Lear, Ky. She later began work at American Standard in Paintsville, Ky until her retirement. She loved studying the Bible, painting, sewing, caring for her parents and family members, and attending...

Bettie Lou Evans age 82, of Lexington, KY and Naples, FL (formerly of Mount Sterling, KY) passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. “Coach”, “Bettie Lou” and/or “BL” as she was known by all died at her home in Lexington, KY that she shared with her husband of 28 years Stanely D. Rullman after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family and former student golfers all the way to the end of her life. Born on January 15th, 1941, to...

Pamela Joan Routt, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on February 18, 1954, in Mount Sterling, to the late Joe and Pat Adams Fritz. Pam brought joy and laughter into the lives of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever live on in our hearts. Pam was a vibrant soul, known for her spunky personality and her ability to light up any room. She had a genuine love for people and made...

Frankie Wayne Becraft II "Buddy", 51, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1971, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to Frankie and Alonna Becraft. Frankie was a graduate from Montgomery County high school. Top of his class at Rowan County Vocational for welding. He enjoyed anything outdoors especially hunting, fishing and riding dune buggies. Frankie is survived by his parents Alonna and Frankie Becraft of...

Bobby Charles, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 63. Born on January 8, 1960, in Richlands, VA, to the late Athel and Ruth Charles, Bobby lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the simpler pleasures in life. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Bobby was a true family man, cherishing the bond he shared with his wife Angela Rodgers and his three...

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 his career as a machinist in the factory industry, he worked diligently at Chrysler Air Temp in Dayton, OH,...

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 Stockdale and a brother, Stanley Stockdale, Sr. (Lucy). She is survived by daughters Betty Sue Staton and Cathy Staton Calvert...

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 well as spending time with his beloved dogs.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Curtis is survived by three sisters,...

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 both counties, member of Somerset Homemaker's Club and a homemaker for her family.   She was a people person who loved her church...

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 in Owingsville for the last eight years, however, always considered Salt Lick his home.  His greatest memories were during...