Obituaries
Baby Ridley Abraham Mynheer
Mar 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Mynheer family announces the passing of their beloved baby boy, Ridley Abraham Mynheer who was born sleeping on March 14, 2024, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky,
Ridley is the cherished son of Tony and Lacy Mynheer of Mt. Sterling and a beloved brother to his siblings Pierce, Malakai, River, Abigail, Angel, Solomon,...
Pauline Butcher
Mar 14, 2024
Pauline Butcher, a cherished member of KEAS Tabernacle CME, passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 66, at Clark Regional Medical Center, Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on March 13, 1958 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late James and Hattie Butcher, Sr.Pauline had a bright and outgoing personality; she was known for always wearing a...
Thomas Ray Butcher
Mar 8, 2024
Tommy Butcher, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 65. He was a simple man who found joy in the beauty of the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life.Born on March 1, 1959, Tommy was raised with a love for nature that would stay with him throughout his life. He...
Derrick Marshall Benton
Mar 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Derrick Marshall Benton, a beloved son, partner, stepfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Derrick, born on August 26, 1983, in West Liberty, KY, peacefully departed from this world on March 8, 2024, in Louisville, KY. His warm smile and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.
Derrick was...
Elveree "Ellen" Woosley Estill
Feb 27, 2024
Elveree “ Ellen” Hazel Woosley Estill, 76, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on February 27, 2024. She was born in Clay City, Kentucky on October 26, 1947, to the late Taulbee Clayton and Bethel Snowden Woosley
Elveree Hazel Estill many new as Ellen but her family new her as Elveree was an amazing woman. She was a cat lover; many would say...
Ruth Ann Francis
Feb 24, 2024
Ruth Ann Turner Francis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on February 24, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY at the age of 68. Ruth was born on January 11, 1956, to the late Courtney and Margaret Turner. She dedicated her life to caring for others with compassion and grace.
Throughout her career in the medical industry, Ruth touched...
Mary Barbara Aines
Feb 19, 2024
Mary Barbara Aines, a cherished member of the Wellington community, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on February 14, 1941, in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late John and Mary Gruner Milton. Barbara was a woman of exceptional talent and versatility.
Educated with an Associate's Degree, Barbara pursued a career as a legal assistant at the...
Yvonne Morgan Adkins
Feb 18, 2024
The loving family of Yvonne Morgan Adkins, 67, of Mt. Sterling announces her peaceful passing on February 18, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky. Yvonne was born in Mccomb, Mississippi on February 25, 1956 to the late Jessie and Tressie Morgan.
Yvonne's zest for life was evident in her love for painting, motorcycle rides, and pool games. She found joy...
Linda Terry
Feb 15, 2024
Linda Carol Terry, 73, of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024. Linda was born on July 24, 1950, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, to her proud parents, Virginia Sutton and the late Robert Goodpaster.
Linda led a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work. In her free time, Linda enjoyed two of her greatest passions - fishing...
Maxine Tipton Sparks
Feb 15, 2024
With heavy hearts but also profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Maxine Tipton Sparks, who peacefully departed this world on February 15, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1931, in Ravenna, KY, to the late Clyde, Sr. and Merrell Griggs Tipton.
Maxine was a dedicated member of Howards Mill Baptist Church, where she found comfort...
Ralph Donald Toy
Feb 7, 2024
Ralph Donald Toy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on January 9, 1938, in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, to the late Clayton and Ann Toy. Ralph lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Ralph will always be remembered as an amazing man and...
Vance Reid Evans, Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved Father, LaLa and Graddy, Vance Reid Evans, Jr. Reid was born December 15, 1942, to the late Vance R. Evans, Sr. and Maryann Young Evans. He passed away at his home of fifty-two years on his beloved Deer Park Farm in Mount Sterling, Kentucky at the age of 81.
Reid...
Paul "Steve" Steven Jones
Jan 27, 2024
Paul “Steve” Steven Jones, 68, gained his Heavenly wings on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 3, 1955, in Mt. Sterling to Paul and Eura Estes Jones.
Steve loved to laugh and could put a smile on anyone's face. Steve loved his family greatly and felt there was...
Jimmy Donaldson Williamson
Jan 25, 2024
Jimmy Donaldson Williamson, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2024, at the age of 86. One of nine children, he was born on August 2, 1937, in Huddy, KY, to the late Claude and Minnie Williamson.
Jimmy retired from IBM in 1990. Outside of work, he was an avid golfer and sports fan, following...
Charles "Buckeye Bill" Cline, Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Charles "Buckeye Bill" Cline, Jr. peacefully passed away on January 23, 2024, at his residence in Mount Sterling, KY. He was born on September 27, 1940, in Dayton, OH, to the late Charles and Wanda Cline. Charles, known to many as Bill, was a loving husband, devoted father, proud veteran, and respected member of his community.
Bill proudly served in the...
Irene Douthitt
Jan 20, 2024
Irene Gay Douthitt was born on October 8, 1926, to the late George and Mary Gay of Menifee, Kentucky. She was united in holy matrimony to Arthur Douthitt, Sr. on June 29, 1945. Two sons, Arthur Douthitt, Jr., and William Anthony Douthitt were born to this union.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and...
Reverend Harold Willis Hawks
Jan 9, 2024
Reverend Harold Willis Hawks, a devoted family man and passionate minister, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024, at his residence in Owingsville, Kentucky. He was born on October 18, 1941, in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late Hubert and Charlsey Hall Hawks. Harold's love for life and unwavering dedication to his loved ones left an indelible mark on all who knew...
Jimmy Dan White
Jan 6, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we mourn the loss of Jimmy Dan White, 44, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky who peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1979, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Donnie and Iva Mae White.
Jimmy was a spirited individual who had a passion for dirt track cars and racing....
Kenneth Elwood Phillips
Jan 6, 2024
Kenneth Elwood Phillips, 92, of Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born on January 8, 1931, in Little Rock, Kentucky to the late John Thomas and Mary Emma Barbee Phillips.
Ken graduated from North Middletown High School in Bourbon County, class of 1948, and went on to serve his country in the United States...
Rebecca "Becky" Cotton Cooper
Jan 2, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Cotton Cooper, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, Kentucky. Born on March 18, 1975, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Gary and Mary Cotton. Rebecca touched the lives of all who knew her with her warm heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering love.
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