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....

Sep 19, 2023

Pamela Joan Routt, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on February 18, 1954, in Mount Sterling, to the late Joe and Pat Adams Fritz. Pam brought joy and laughter into the lives of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will...

Sep 17, 2023

Frankie Wayne Becraft II "Buddy", 51, of Jeffersonville, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1971, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to Frankie and Alonna Becraft.

Frankie was a graduate from Montgomery County high school. Top of his class at Rowan County Vocational for welding. He enjoyed anything outdoors...

Sep 15, 2023

Bobby Charles, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 63. Born on January 8, 1960, in Richlands, VA, to the late Athel and Ruth Charles, Bobby lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the simpler pleasures in life. He will be dearly missed...

Sep 12, 2023

Earnie James Gilliam, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 98. Born to the late Samuel and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Gilliam on January 4, 1925, in Sandy Hook, KY, Earnie's journey through life was marked by resilience, dedication, and a deep love for his family.

Throughout...

Sep 9, 2023

Born February 9, 1926, Mae Stockdale Staton, 97, widow of Harold Clay Staton, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, September 9, 2023.

She was the daughter of Lane and Mary Lee Stockdale.  Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Lane and Mary Lee Stockdale, her sisters, Hazel Larison (Harry), Ruby Trimble (Russ), Allene Griffin (Junior), Mary Sue...

Aug 24, 2023

Curtis Watkins, Jr., 65, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Marshall, Michigan on February 7, 1958 to the late Curtis, Sr. and Betty Spindlow Watkins.

Curtis moved to Montgomery County in 1980 from Wolfe County.  He was a handy man who enjoyed working on cars as...

Aug 23, 2023

Jonathan "Levi" McCarty, 25, of Owingsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, August 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born November 3rd, 1997 in Conroe, Texas to Sarah Louise McCarty Withrow.

Levi was born in Conroe, Texas, moved to Salt Lick, Kentucky at the age of three years old, and has lived...

Aug 23, 2023

Marie Miller Branham, 93, of Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 24, 1929 in Grant County, Kentucky to the late Collie and Kate Sturgeon Miller.

Marie moved from Grant County to Montgomery County in 1946, was a member of First Baptist Church in...

Aug 12, 2023

Gary Jonathan Charles, 63, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 30, 1960 in Frenchburg, Kentucky to the late Earl and Vina Fuller Charles.

Gary was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, of the Christian faith and a member of Means Miracle Community Church. Gary was...

Aug 11, 2023

Willie Chapman, Jr., 78, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away Friday morning, August 11, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on January 25, 1945 to the late Willie Chapman and Nana Mae Jenkins Crowe.

Willie moved to Montgomery County in 2003 from Lexington, retired truck driver...

Aug 2, 2023

Carl Edward Rothwell, 62, of Mt. Sterling, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 2, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 17, 1961 to Frank Rothwell, Sr. and Delores Elam Rothwell Ballard.

Carl had been a resident of Montgomery County for the past fifteen years, following his move from...