Obituaries

Brian Lee Roberts

Brian Lee Roberts

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...

Betty Jean (Corey)  Spencer

Betty Jean (Corey) Spencer

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...

Herbert "Herbie" Anthony (Tony) Goins

Herbert "Herbie" Anthony (Tony) Goins

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,...

Stephen "Steve" Lawrence Johnson

Stephen "Steve" Lawrence Johnson

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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Richard "Rich" D. Russell II

Richard "Rich" D. Russell II

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...

Linda Ray (Hurst)  Ferguson

Linda Ray (Hurst) Ferguson

Jun 27, 2023

Linda Ray Hurst Ferguson, 71, of Paris, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday evening, June 27, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Sterling. on November 16, 1951 to the late Leonard Hurst and Mary Lou Hurst.Garrell.

Linda was currently a resident of Bourbon County following her move one...

Randall Wade Little

Randall Wade Little

Jun 26, 2023

Randall Wade Little, 58, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Monday morning, June 26, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on April 6, 1965 to the late Donald Little and Peggy Crockett Little.

Randy was a resident of Chatham, Virginia, where he owned a mowing and landscaping business...

Lauren Diane (Buddington)  Pennington

Lauren Diane (Buddington) Pennington

Jun 18, 2023

Lauren Diane Buddington Pennington, 81, of Owingsville passed away on Sunday morning, June 18, 2023 at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehab, Owingsville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington, D.C. on June 28, 1941 to the late Ruby Lamb Dutrow

Lauren was a resident of Bath County, following her move from Florida in 2022.  She...

Linda Ann (Reid)  Stone

Linda Ann (Reid) Stone

Jun 16, 2023

Linda Ann Reid Stone, 80, of Mt. Sterling passed away on Friday evening, June 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky on July 6, 1942 to the late William and Nellie Shields Reid.

Linda had been a resident of Montgomery County for the past fifty-six...

Allen B Craft

Allen B Craft

Jun 15, 2023

Allen B Craft, 50, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital, Fort Thomas, Kentucky, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Woodbridge, Virginia  on March 7, 1973 to the late David and Linda Hall Craft, Sr.

Allen was a resident of Kentucky from the age of 15,...

Wilma "Joan" (Wingfield)  Saunders

Wilma "Joan" (Wingfield) Saunders

Jun 13, 2023

Wilma Joan Wingfield Saunders, 79, of Mt. Sterling passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky on July 20, 1943 to the late Elmer and Mary Elva Cassidy Wingfield.

Joan was a retired nursing assistant at Bourbon County Hospital and a homemaker.  She...

Dillan Shane Vance

Dillan Shane Vance

Jun 8, 2023

Dillan Shane Vance, 31, of Mt. Sterling,  passed away on Thursday morning, June 8, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 22, 1992 to Shane Vance and Elisa Brooks.

Dillan was a Montgomery County native, of the Christian faith, member of Life Impact Church and enjoyed working as a carpenter in...

Deborah "Debbie" Alice (McVey)  Corey

Deborah "Debbie" Alice (McVey) Corey

Jun 7, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" Alice McVey Corey, 64, of Mt. Sterling passed away on Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on July 20, 1958 to the late Richard and Laura Triplett McVey.

Debbie was a Montgomery County native and her hobbies included listening to music,...

Kenneth Lowell Webb, II

Kenneth Lowell Webb, II

Jun 4, 2023

Kenneth Lowell Webb II, 58, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling. He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on May 17, 1965.

Ken, his wife, 3 children and his father moved to Montgomery County in 2005 from Alabama. He was a member of Rolling Hills Church of Christ. Although...

Johnny Ray Whitaker

Johnny Ray Whitaker

Jun 2, 2023

Johnny Ray Whitaker, 65, of Jeffersonville,  passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on July 9, 1957 to the late Raymond and Ruth Manning Whitaker.

Johnny was a Montgomery County native and farmed tobacco.  He had a jokester personality and enjoyed family cookouts and fishing. ...

Vickie Lynn (Chandler)  Manley

Vickie Lynn (Chandler) Manley

May 31, 2023

Vickie Lynn Manley, 72, of Mt. Sterling passed away on Wednesday morning, May 31, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on November 18, 1950 to the late Albert and Joyce Copher Chandler.

Vickie was a native of Montgomery County, a member of Living Water Church and retired...

Thomas Edward Cassada

Thomas Edward Cassada

May 29, 2023

Thomas Edward Cassada, 81, of Mt. Sterling passed away on Monday afternoon, May 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Farmville, Virginia on August 14, 1941 to the late Carl and Leanah Bridgeforth Cassada.

Tom was of the Christian faith, a United States Veteran in the Army National Guard and received his master's...

Robert Allen Tapp

Robert Allen Tapp

May 28, 2023

Robert Allen Tapp, 66, of Sharpsburg passed away on Sunday morning, May 28, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky on May 1, 1957 to the late Roger and Thelma Sosby Tapp.

Robert was a Bath County native, member of Reynoldsville Christian Church, a graduate of Bourbon County...

Deborah "Debbe" Kay (Potter)  Smithers

Deborah "Debbe" Kay (Potter) Smithers

May 25, 2023

Deborah Kay Potter Smithers, “Debbe”, 68, of Wellington, passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2023 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 22, 1954 in Pike County , Kentucky to the late Percy and Alma Williams Potter.

It would be wrong to say that Debbe lost her battle because she...

Paul Harvey, Jr.

Paul Harvey, Jr.

May 17, 2023

Paul Harvey, Jr., 70, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023 at St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington.  He was born in Montgomery County on August 5, 1952 to the late Paul Sr. and Lillian Bush Beadle Harvey.

Paul was a Montgomery County native, of the Christian faith and former electrician in the construction industry.  He loved...