Oct 1, 2023

Herman Lewis Howard, 57, of Means Kentucky passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 24, 1966, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, to the late, Ernest Howard and Mary Otten Nealis.

Herman, known for his strong work ethic and love for the great outdoors, found solace...

Sep 29, 2023

Ronnie Phillip Creech, 30, son of Tim and Trish Creech of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away Friday evening, September 29, 2023.  He was born March 25, 1993.

Ronnie is survived by his parents, Tim and Trish Creech of Jeffersonville; sister, Laura Creech of Morehead; maternal grandfather, Charles Donathan of Mt. Sterling; paternal widowed grandmother, Orene Creech Stockdale of...

Sep 27, 2023

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...

Sep 26, 2023

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....

Sep 19, 2023

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...

Sep 17, 2023

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...

Sep 15, 2023

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...

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...