Douglas Quentin Burchett, 67, of Owingsville, died at his home on Thursday, July 19, 2018 after a courageous battle with leukemia.  He was born April 7, 1951 to the late Quentin Burchett and Mildred Garner Burchett. Doug was an over the road truck driver for more than 25 years.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He enjoyed raising dogs and visiting flea markets with his wife, Faye.  He will be dearly missed by his family and...

Florence Donaldson Smoot, 97, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling.  She was born January 30, 1921 to the late John T. and Alice Tipton Donaldson. Florence worked at Belks Department Store and was Montgomery County Native.  Her church family at Rolling Hills Church of Christ always remained close to her heart.  She loved to take tour bus trips with her husband and travel to Tennessee with her friends who will forever remember her as a great...

Robert Eugene Willoughby, 73, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday morning, July 16, 2018 at UK Hospice.  He was born on May 3,1945 to the late Elbert and Mabel Willoughby. Robert was a member of Camargo Church of God, Mt. Sterling Masonic Lodge #23, United States Army veteran and retired from Rockwell International.  He had many interest such as his large garden and farming however none were closer to his heart than his Purple Martin Birds that arrived each April to find their houses...

Thomas "Kelly" Murphy, 57, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday evening, July 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born on October 8, 1960 to the late Joseph "Teddy" and Mary Evelyn Conyers Murphy. Kelly was a member of Freedom Church and Senior Vice President of Whitaker Bank in Mt. Sterling. He enjoyed a long career in banking that began at the age of 18.  Kelly saw the good in others considering his handshake and word to be bond.  A proud Mt. Sterling...

Linda Slatzer, 67, of Lexington, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 5, 1951 to the late Tracy and Dorthy Lawson McDavid. Linda was a homemaker and a native of Columbus Ohio.  She enjoyed; spending time with her children, casinos and traveling, especially to our nations historical sites.  After her children the only other thing in life that rivaled her love for Labron James were her pets.  She will be dearly missed by family and...

Crystal Craft Dees, 40, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Mt. Sterling.  She was born September 7, 1977 to Wanda Tincher Owens and the late Robert Lee Craft. Crystal was a native of Mt. Sterling and a member of Bless The Lord Church.  She enjoyed; spending time with her granddaughter, family and shopping.  Crystal recently committed her life to the Lord and will forever be remembered for her willingness to give to others.  She will be dearly missed by...

Herbert "Herb" Curtis White, 89, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Bluegrass Hospice in Lexington. He was born June 5, 1929 in Anawalt, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Mabel Newton White. "Herb" relocated to Mt. Sterling in 1970 from Virginia and was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He retired from both the US Air Force and Rockwell International.  "Herb" enjoyed; traveling, morning walks and helping...

Sharlene Kay Taylor Coffey, 56, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at her residence.  She was born February 9, 1962 to the late Charles Kenneth and Ruth Stokley Taylor. Sharlene was a native of Mt. Sterling and a member of First Christian Church.  After retiring from KDMK as a supervisor she enjoyed traveling with her friends whom she dearly loved.  Sharlene was fond of visiting thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets.  She will be dearly missed by family and...

Teddy Lee Smith, 75, of Jeffersonville, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 12, 1943 in Pikeville to the late Hayes and Ocie Parker Smith. Teddy moved to Montgomery County thirty years ago from Pikeville, he was of the Christian faith and previously worked in the coal industry as a heavy equipment operator.  He enjoyed traveling to different flea markets, collecting model cars, knives and coins, operating heavy equipment,...

Edith Lucille Turley Shrout, 97, of Sharpsburg, died Wednesday morning, May 30, 2018 at Ridgeway Nursing Home in Owingsville. She was born in Montgomery County August 22, 1920 to the late Clyde and Clay Richardson Turley. Edith was both a Bath County and Sharpsburg native and a member of the Christian Church.  She owned Crescent Beauty Salon in Sharpsburg and was a member of several organizations including Eastern Star, Girl Scouts, and "Rebecca's".  Edith loved her...