Obituaries
Mary Jane Sorrell Johnson
Dec 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Jane Sorrell Johnson, beloved member of the Mt. Sterling community, who departed this life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Mt. Sterling, on October 4, 1941, to the late Emmitt and Nona Thompson Sorrell. Mary dedicated her life to caring for her...
Raymond Blake, Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Raymond Claude Blake, Jr., born on November 13, 1925, in Pomeroy, Ohio, to the late Raymond, Sr. and Nela Sanders Blake. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence. He was a beloved husband and father, esteemed quality control manager, and a decorated World War II veteran who dedicated his life to his family, his work, and...
Walker Ershel Hasty
Dec 26, 2025
Walker Ershel Hasty, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on May 26, 1932, in the Scranton area of Menifee County, to the late Roy and Dora Wells Hasty.

Walker was a member of the Camargo Church of God. He was a retired forklift operator, having served with the Teamsters Union.

Walker enjoyed...
Etta Dudgeon
Dec 23, 2025
Etta "Cookie" Mae Moore Dudgeon, beloved mother, passed away peacefully at Windsor Care Center, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 6, 1942, in Mt. Sterling, to the late Sidney and Maggie Dunn Moore. Etta's spirit touched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey.Etta devoted her professional life to legal services as a...
Minnie Dee Gilvin
Dec 22, 2025
Minnie Dee Gilvin, was born on April 13, 1938, to the late Seth Sr. and Lillie Willoughby Gilvin. Left this world peacefully at the Robertson County Healthcare Facility on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Minnie was known for her gentle spirit and profound appreciation for the beauty of nature, particularly her passion for bird watching. Her...
Wanda Gertrude Whitaker Purvis
Dec 20, 2025
Wanda Gertrude Whitaker Purvis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on November 15, 1934, in Hope, Kentucky, to the late Delmas and Aldean Gibb Whitaker and spent her life exemplifying faith, love, and resilience.Wanda was married to her husband, Kenneth Purvis, for 67 wonderful years, during which they embraced faith...
Robert Clayton Brady
Dec 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Clayton Brady, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 16, 2025, at the age of 64 in Stanton, Kentucky. Born on February 23, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, Robert was a natural fighter from the very beginning, facing challenges such as...
Betsy Foster
Dec 16, 2025
Betsy Ann Sorrell Foster, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 4, 1950, in Mt. Sterling, to the late Paul, Sr. and Ann D. Sorrell. Betsy lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to family and friends.A proud health care administrator, Betsy dedicated her...
Tammi Gaye Pugh Shrout
Dec 8, 2025
Tammi Gaye Pugh Shrout, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on May 25, 1965, in Louisville, Tammi moved to Mt. Sterling after marrying Julian and touched the lives of many throughout her journey.Tammi's academic journey began at Morehead State University, where she earned both her...
Diane Nelson
Nov 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane Nelson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted educator, who departed from this world on November 30, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 8, 1936, in Princeton, West Virginia, to the late James W.S. Calvert, M.D. and Thelma G. Boone Calvert. Diane lived a life marked...
Paul Raymond Gillig
Nov 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Raymond Gillig, who departed this life peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on May 4, 1953, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Ralph George and Incarnata “Inky” Gates Gillig, Paul was a devoted family man who brought laughter and joy to all...
Marjorie Cannon
Nov 26, 2025
With gratitude for a life filled with love, service and family, we announce the passing of retired businesswoman Marjorie Marie Shultz Cannon, who departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on April 15, 1933, in Bath County to the late Irvin and Susie Armitage Shultz, Marjorie was devoted to her family and...
Gwendolyn "Gwenkie" Kay Henson
Nov 22, 2025
Gwendolyn "Gwenkie" Kay Wells Henson, born on August 25, 1937, in North Middletown, KY to the late Albert Sr. and Jeanette Hunt Wells. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 88. A lifelong resident of Bourbon County, Gwendolyn was a cherished member of the North Middletown Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)...
Virginia Donaldson
Nov 18, 2025
Virginia Louise Turley Donaldson, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on April 6, 1927, in Owingsville, to the late Robert and Ardena Williams Turley. Virginia was the heart of her family and a steadfast presence in the lives of those who knew her.A faithful member of the Rolling Hills Church of...
Patricia Ellene Merrill Hollingsworth
Nov 15, 2025
Patricia Ellene Merrill Hollingsworth, age 81, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her cherished memories and the enduring love of her family. Born on December 18, 1943, in Lancaster, California, to the late Bill, Sr. and Dana Malone Merrill. A proud resident of Montgomery County since 1999, Patricia moved from Kansas....
William Gay
Nov 13, 2025
William (Bill) Ragan Gay, age 79 of Mount Sterling, Kentucky passed away at his residence on November 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 14, 1946, Bill was the cherished son of the late James Bigstaff and Martha Jean (Webb) Gay.
Bill spent his entire life in Montgomery County, where his contributions were felt both personally and professionally....
Hannah Kaye Simmons Pierson
Nov 1, 2025
Hannah Kaye Simmons Pierson, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on January 29, 1949, in Mayfield, Kentucky, to the late Paul Simmons and Martha Hannah Simmons Smith. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to her family and was a dedicated homemaker, nurturing her sons, Bobby Henry...
James W. Johnson III
Nov 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" W. Johnson III, who left this world peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on February 20, 1936, in Newport, Kentucky. Jim's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with dedication to education, artistry, and faith.Jim spent his early years in the heart...
Lisa Ann Bowles
Oct 29, 2025
Lisa Ann Bowles, born on July 3, 1964, in Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the age of 61 at her residence. Raised in a close-knit family, Lisa's greatest pride was in her role as a fierce protector of her loved ones. Her larger-than-life personality lit up every room, and her warmth and kindness left...
Bobbie Sue Ledford Arnold
Oct 27, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Bobbie Sue Ledford Arnold announces her passing on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 10, 1943, in Mt. Sterling, to the late Reid and Oma Richardson Ledford. Bobbie Sue was a lifelong resident of the town she cherished. She was a source of love and...
