Jan 1, 2019

Peacefully at Woodingford Lodge Tillsonburg, with his family by his side, Wray passed away at the age of 77 years on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Beloved husband and best friend of Carolyn (McIntyre) Fick for 55 wonderful years. Proud and loving father of Michael Fick (Brenda) of Tillsonburg, Lisa Wilson (Scott) of Langton and Jodi Coffman (Josh) of Kentucky....

Dec 23, 2018

Timothy Allen Benson, age 53, from Ludlow, Kentucky, recently residing in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2018, after a short battle with kidney failure.  He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Ann (Schaffner) Benson, three siblings, Barbara (Benson) Blasch, (Paul Blasch), Gilbert James Benson, Jr. (Liz Benson) and Carol Marie (Benson)...

Dec 22, 2018

Peggy Sue Manley Schell, 72, of Owingsville, died Saturday morning, December 22, 2018 at UK Medical Center.  She was born September 22, 1946 in Mt. Sterling.

Peggy is a Bath County native, of the Christian faith and a retired educator from Camargo Elementary in Mt. Sterling. She enjoyed reading, sewing, visiting the beach and most of all,...

Dec 19, 2018

Harlen Tackett, 87, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Montgomery County on November 30, 1931 to the late Felix and Gladys White Tackett.

Harlen was a native of Mt. Sterling, Means and a member of Hope First Church of God for fifty-three years.  He was the oldest of...

Dec 16, 2018

John S. Bowman, 83, of Jeffersonville, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Menifee County on March 14, 1935 to the late W.T. and Iva Lane Bowman.

John was a native of Montgomery County and of the Christian faith.  He loved to be outside whether in his vegetable...

Dec 9, 2018

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Nancy Lynn Leitch Major, loving wife and mother of one child passed away at age 78 in her residence in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.  Nancy was born on January 15, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio. On June 4, 1964, she married William “Bill” Major in Cynthiana, Kentucky and was a graduate of Western Kentucky University. She...

Dec 9, 2018

Jody Leon Cooksey, 90, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his residence in Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Washington County on March 5, 1928 to the late Birchel and Marjorie Jenkins Cooksey.

Jody was a charter member and served as an Elder at Gateway Christian Church, retired from sales and was a Veteran...

Nov 30, 2018

James "Jim" F. Kirk, 81, of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Baptist Health in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on July 25, 1937 to the late Milton and Mag Amburgey Kirk.

"Jim" was a native of Mt. Sterling, an Army Reserve Veteran and a member of the Grassy Lick Methodist Church.  He...

Nov 27, 2018

Florene Long Hart, 85, of Sharpsburg, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 3, 1933 in Mt. Sterling to the late Millard Fillmore and Mattie Barnes Long.

Florene was a native of Bath County and was of the Christian faith.  She retired from Traditional Bank and enjoyed travel, the beach,...

Nov 25, 2018

Deloris "Faye" Strange Grey-Donathan, 69, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 1, 1949 in Mt. Sterling to the late Sterling and Ida Martin Strange.

Faye was a Montgomery native, of the Christian faith and previously a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.  She enjoyed;...

Nov 21, 2018

Michael Harold Rose, 73, of Jeffersonville, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.  He was born in Montgomery County on April 25, 1945 to the late Edgar Sr. and Katie "Kitty" McCoy Rose.

Mike was a Montgomery County native, member of the Jeffersonville Baptist Church, member of Masonic Lodge #23 in Mt. Sterling and retired...

Nov 19, 2018

Samuel Wayne Watkins, 51, of Clay City, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on June 4, 1967 to the late Gordon and Mary Louise McIntosh Watkins .

Samuel was a Jehovah Witness and retired from Rumpke.  He was a UK Basketball fan, loved to watch golf...

Nov 17, 2018

On Saturday November 17th, 2018, Larry Wayne Lee left this world and entered his heavenly home.  He is survived by his wife Kay, 2 daughters, Vaneesa Martin and Lysandra Amburgey, 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

In-lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Howards Mill Baptist Church.

At Larry's request a private...

Oct 31, 2018

Terry Gene Conley, 65, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on January 12, 1953 to the late Presley and Dorothy Reynolds Conley.

Terry was a Montgomery County native, of the Christian faith and retired from Apollo Oil.  He had a jokester sense of humor and enjoyed;...

Oct 21, 2018

Orlan Sparks, 70, of Stanton, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at UK Medical Center.  He was born in Slade on April 9, 1948 to the late Roy and Dorothy Bailey Sparks.

Orlan was a Powell County native, of the Baptist faith and a horse trainer.  He enjoyed training horses, hunting and fishing.  Orlan will be dearly missed...

Oct 20, 2018

Ruby Lou Lawrence, 81, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her daughters residence in Winchester.  She was born August 12, 1937 in Mt. Sterling to the late William and Hazel Donaldson.

Ruby was a native and proud member of Rolling Hills Church of Christ.  Her interest included the "secret pals" program with her church...

Oct 19, 2018

Jessie Eric Estell Oakley, 31, of Jeffersonville, died Friday, October 19, 2018 at his mother's residence.  He was born in Lexington on October 9, 1987 to John Oakley and Angela Vickery Simpson.

Jessie was a Clark County native, graduated from George Rogers Clark High School in 2005 and a self employed mechanic. He enjoyed; being outdoors on...

Sep 30, 2018

Ellis Ray Kendrick, 59, of Jeffersonville, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on September 16, 1959 to Ellis Kendrick and the late Lucille Martin Kendrick.

Ellis was a native of Montgomery County who enjoyed; animals, fishing, spending time outdoors and was an avid collector of guns and knives.  Ellis...

Sep 25, 2018

Lena Frances Judge, 82, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at her residence.  She was born April 8, 1936 in Sharpsburg to the late William David and Lillian Mae Emmons Hunt.

Before moving back to the area thirty-four years ago Lena lived in Cincinnati OH, and was a  member of First Christian Church in nearby...

Sep 15, 2018

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...