Linda Lou Calhoun Mullett, 64, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.  She was born June 19, 1954 in New York to the late Minor and Nellie Calhoun. Linda moved to the area 2 years ago from Carlisle to be near family. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had an adventurer spirit that led her to make a bucket list several years ago that included things such as skydiving.  Linda loved her dog Tiny and helping ASPCA...

Donald Lee Ashburn, 60, of Winchester, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester.  He was born November 19, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late William and Mary Eller Ashburn. Donald moved to the Winchester area 45 years ago.  He was of the Christian Faith, a University of Kentucky Wildcat's Basketball/Football and Minnesota Vikings fan.  Donald enjoyed; riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, fishing, grilling food for social...

Shirley "Shirl" L. Ginter, 54, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  She was born August 24, 1964 in Fort Benning, Georgia, to the late Lonnie and Vada Sharp Richardson. "Shirl" was a member of the Camargo United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed; reading, taking care of her flower garden and vacationing at the beach.  "Shirl" also enjoyed raising awareness and helping others by participating in...

Pleas Northrup Wright, Sr. of Mt. Sterling, died on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Lexington VA Medical Center.  He was born May 6, 1952 to the late Northrup and Elizabeth Skaggs Wright. Pleas was a Navy Veteran and moved to the area fifteen years ago from Ashland.  He was a member of Church of the Harvest and took each opportunity to share the Gospel with others.  He enjoyed; fishing and riding ATV's.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends and would...

Manford Dale Davidson, 56, of Chavies, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 15, 1962. "Dale" worked hard as a carpenter and was willing to help anyone who needed a helping hand.  His larger than life personality and easy going attitude made life better for those around him.  He will be dearly missed by friends and family. He was survived by five brothers, James Davidson of Mississippi, Samuel Davidson (Cindy) of Salt Lick,...

Priscilla "Prissy" Jones Nornhold, 79, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospice surrounded by her family.  She was born March 10, 1939 in Lexington to the late Jesse and Ada Jones. Priscilla was proud of the 30 years she assisted Dr. Cookie Eastham and the many babies that were born as a result.  She was a native of Mt. Sterling and attended Emanuel Baptist Church.  She loved her family and was known as "nanny" to her...

Sharron F. Nibert, 80, wife of Charles W. Nibert of Lexington, formerly of Ashland, passed away on August 13, 2018 in Lexington after a long illness.  She was born on May 24, 1938 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Jeff M. and Magilee Holbrook Thornbury. Sharron was a graduate of Ashland High School and attended Ashland Junior College.  She was a charter member of Thirteenth St. Baptist Church in Ashland, a member of Hurricane Road Baptist Church in Ashland and a member of Todds...

Brian Orlan Sparks, 42, of Stanton died Saturday, August 11, 2018.  Brain was born in Winchester on June 5, 1976 to Orlan Sparks and the late Betty Carol Catrine. Brian worked as a stone mason and was of the Christian faith.  He loved to go hiking and anything else that gave him the opportunity to be out in the woods.  Brian also liked to fish and work on cars.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his sons Logan and Caleb Sparks, both...

Michael Edward Gatewood was born on June 5, 1953 to the late Daisy Brown and Charles Gatewood in Mt. Sterling, KY.  He departed this life on Friday, August 10, 2018. At a young age, Michael confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized at the High Street Christian Church in Mt. Sterling by the late Reverend George Frazier. He attended elementary school at Dubois and was a graduate of Mt. Sterling High School.  He played on the 1969 State Championship Football Team, Trojan...

Sharon Lea Marcum Ezell, 73, of Winchester, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at her residence.  She was born February 7, 1945 in Wayne Michigan to the late Bud Marcum and Ruby Witt Marcum. Sharon relocated to the area 11 years ago from her home in Michigan. She was a bookkeeper, seamstress and enjoyed giving back volunteering with Shriners and the Ronald McDonald House Foundation.   She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was survived by four sons, Scott Edwin...