Antonio Lagunez Barradas, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 surrounded by friends and family at his residence.  He was born on August 2, 1973 in La Florena, Veracruz, Mexico to Abraham Lagunez De La Hoz and the late Josefina Barradas Reyes. Antonio was of the Christian faith and worked in construction.  He enjoyed traveling, having done so often meeting and making new friends along the way.  Antonio loved his family and the times they shared...

Donald Eugene Pontius, Jr., 60, of Mt. Sterling died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Syracuse, New York on November 6, 1959 to Donald Eugene Pontius, Sr. and the late Cynthia Clasen Harris. Donald moved to Mt. Sterling six years ago from Texas.  He was a talented mechanic and worked as a tool and die machinist.  Donald enjoyed remodeling classic cars, building guns, camping and listening to music often being the designated "Disk...

Carl "Lil Bit" Lee Banks, 40, of Mt. Sterling died Friday, July 31, 2020.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on April 25, 1980 to Mary Ann Singleton and the late James Banks. Carl was a native of the area and a talented artist who was able to use many different mediums to create his art.  He enjoyed food, especially Colby Jack cheese and an ice cold Ale-8-One.  Carl cared deeply for his friends and family and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  He will be...

Teddy Wayne Collins, 70, of Mt. Sterling died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital located on Cooper Drive in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on January 28, 1950 to the late Hager and Mary Collins, Sr. Teddy was a lifelong resident of Mt. Sterling, United States Army Veteran and devoted to his family.  Whether farming or driving a tractor and trailer he ensured his family was taken care of.  Teddy also liked helping others often mowing their yard,...

Vernon Reinhold Schmidt, 88, of Mt. Sterling died Monday, July 27, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on November 23, 1931 to the late Reinhold and Elsie Volmer Schmidt. Vernon moved to the Mt. Sterling area in 1978 and was a member of First United Methodist Church.  As an United States Army Combat Veteran he fought in the infamous Battle of Pork Chop Hill during the Korean War.  He was a talented mechanic who could fix most everything and worked in...

Louise Jackson Hovermale, 90, died Saturday, July 25, 2020.  She was the loving wife of the late John Hovermale.  Louise was the loving mother of Gerald Hovermale, Danna Hovermale and her many feline babies. Graveside service will be held Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:00AM at Machpelah Cemetery.  Pastor Bill Kilgore and Pastor Glenn Emery will be officiating her service.    

Karen Denise Meyer, 68, of Lexington, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at UK Medical Center.  She was born in Louisville on July 17, 1952 to the late Earl Meyers, Sr. and Carolyn Newton Hendrix. Karen was of the Christian faith and previously worked for Montgomery County school system at the middle school as the cashier in the cafeteria.  She'll be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Debbie Nester (Johnnie) of Mt. Sterling and Kristy Redmon of...

Albert "Bud" Earl Sears, Jr., of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday morning, July 23, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born in Bath County on November 28, 1936 to the late Albert Earl and Lucille Robinson Sears, Sr. Bud was a United States Army Veteran and a native of the area.  He enjoyed camping, traveling and was always excited when going out to eat with loved ones.  Bud loved his family and cherished the time they had together.  His friends and...

Hyman R Oaks of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 16, 2020.  Hyman was eighty-four years of age and was born in Middletown, Ohio to the late Stewart and Treva Mae Rogers Oaks.  He was a member of the Antioch Christian Church. A Vietnam Veteran, Hyman joined the Marines in 1954; quickly rising through the ranks from Private First Class to Corporal.  He served as a mechanical engineer through 1962 when he was honorably...

Joyce Eaton Summers, 80, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky died Sunday morning, July 5, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital.  She was born in St. Francois, Missouri on December 22, 1939 to the late Henry and Radie Kindred Eaton. Joyce moved to the area fourteen years ago from Illinois.  She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed crocheting, flowers, going to garage sales, cooking and baking.  Joyce loved Jesus, spending time with family and her dog Macy.  She will be dearly missed by...