Dec 6, 2023

James “Babo” Morgan Long, Jr., 61, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 29, 1962, to the late James Morgan, Sr. and Linda Lloyd Long.

Babo was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, an agricultural farmer and...

Dec 5, 2023

Mildred Spencer Colliver, 88, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023, at University of Kentucky Medical Center.  She was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on May 7, 1935, to the late Leonard and Nancy Back Spencer.

Mildred was a lifelong resident of Kentucky, a former Belk employee and a wonderful homemaker...

Dec 3, 2023

David "Peanut" Davis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, devoted brother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, at Life Care Center, Morehead Kentucky.  He was born on June 23, 1956, in Grundy, VA, to the late Clyde and Avie Shortridge Davis.

David's unwavering dedication to his craft began in the construction industry, where he excelled...

Dec 1, 2023

Tammy Lynn Norton, 55, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away Friday morning, December 1, 2023, at University of Kentucky Medical Center.  She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 8, 1968, to the late Steve Norton, Sr., and Betty Sink Miller.

Tammy was a cook in the restaurant industry.  She enjoyed coloring in books and digitally,...

Nov 18, 2023

Verna Ruth Mack Rountree, 89, known affectionately as “Nanny” to many, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2023. She has finally had her long-awaited reunion with her husband, Jack Rountree, and son, Larry Rountree, whom she loved and longed for daily.

Born on August 7, 1934, in Pleasant View, Kentucky to the late...

Nov 10, 2023

Kathleen Marilyn Garrett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2023, at her residence in Jeffersonville, KY. Born on July 10, 1949, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sherley (Crook) Drys.

Kathleen was a woman of strength and compassion, who touched the lives of all who...

Nov 7, 2023

Yvonne "Paige" Pendleton, 86, of Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, with her family at her side. She was born on March 3, 1937 in Morehead Kentucky to the late Ora Roland and Sarah Elizabeth Black Eldridge.

Paige was a lifelong resident of Kentucky, of the Christian faith and member of Rolling Hills...

Nov 6, 2023

Carolyn Held May, Died November 6, 2023 at the age of 100 years and 364 days. She was born in Hastings, NE to Albert Anthony Held and Minnie Pratt Held. She grew up in Lincoln and was a graduate of the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. It was at the University of...

Nov 5, 2023

On November 5, 2023, Anna Mae Boggs, a loving mother, grandmother, and devout Christian, passed away peacefully at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester. Born on November 29, 1945, in Oneida, Kentucky to the late Granville and Edna Coffey, Anna Mae embraced life with warmth, compassion, and a deep love for her family.

Anna Mae's journey was defined...

Nov 2, 2023

James Malcom Baxter, 75, of Mt. Sterling passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, November 2, 2023 with his family by his side. James was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on July 4, 1948 to the late Malcom and Marjorie Proffitt Baxter.

James treasured his family and friends and lived his life to the fullest. He never missed...

Oct 18, 2023

Mabel June Marye, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling Hospital. Born on March 28, 1929, in Corbin, Kentucky, to the late Luther and Bessie Scott, Mabel lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication.

Mabel had been a resident of Montgomery County...

Oct 18, 2023

Cora Sue Baker of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky received her angel wings on October 18, 2023.  She was born in Mansfield, Ohio but raised in Jeffersonville, Kentucky.  Sue was the seventh child in a family of twelve children born to Clyde and Lena Elliott.  She married Morris Baker, Jr. on January 13, 1979.  They shared forty-four years of marriage.  She...

Oct 13, 2023

Matthew "Matt" Allan Reffitt, a beloved member of the Mount Sterling community known for his dedication to his work as a mechanic, passed away on October 13, 2023, at the age of 51. Matthew was born on June 5, 1972, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late George Reffitt, Sr. and Margaret Wechter Crump and later made Mount Sterling, Kentucky,...

Oct 7, 2023

Helen Gayle Stone, peacefully passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born to the late Emanuel and Sitha Hughes on April 26, 1940, in Beulan, KY, and resided in Mt. Sterling at the time of her passing. Gayle left behind a legacy filled with love, compassion, and cherished memories.

Throughout her...

Oct 2, 2023

With great sorrow we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Mary Frances "Chic" Gay Faulkner Clemons, 80, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, transitioned to her eternal home on Monday morning, October 2, 2023.  She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on December 31, 1942 to the late James and Martha Webb Gay.

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Oct 1, 2023

Infant, William Lee Edward Patton, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2023.  He is the cherished son of Jamie Wayne and Sumer Dahn Ritchie Patton.

In addition to his parents, Baby William is survived by his twin sister, Alora Rayne Katherine Patton, three sisters; Alexis Grace Patton, Aubriee Shae Lou Patton and Addalynn Paige...

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....