Obituaries
Etta Mae McFarland
May 22, 2026
Etta Mae Wright McFarland, 74, of Moorefield, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 7, 1951, in Bath County, to the late, James Robert Wright and Lena Bell Eldridge Wright. Etta Mae lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep commitment to her family.
Etta Mae retired as a Team...
William Robert Purvis
May 17, 2026
William Robert Purvis, affectionately known to many as "Bobby," 73, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1952, in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, to the late Emmitt Purvis and Emma Gean Cook Purvis. He lived a life marked by dedication to his craft, his passions, and most dearly, his family.
Bobby...
Shelia Rena Shelton
May 13, 2026
Shelia Rena Walters Shelton, 61, of Hope, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on October 24, 1964. The daughter of Edwin Walters and the late Lillian Davis Walters. Shelia was a person whose outgoing spirit and warm heart left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege...
Jennie
May 1, 2026
Virginia Dufresne, affectionately known as Jennie, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the age of 71. She was born on August 27, 1954, in Powell County, Kentucky, to the late Albert Holder and Mary Burris Newman. She dedicated her life to caring for others, serving as a nurse at the Windsor Care Center in...
Gene Rogers Ingram
Apr 27, 2026
Gene Rogers Ingram, 91, of Owingsville, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1934, in Bath County, Kentucky, to the late, Jesse James Ingram and Minnie Alice Carmichael Ingram. Gene led a life marked by dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to his family and values.
Gene’s career was rooted in the...
Cheryl Helton Fields
Apr 26, 2026
Cheryl Eve Helton Fields, 73, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Edward Millard Purvis and Millie Francis Purvis. Cheryl lived a life marked by dedication to her family, entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine warmth that touched everyone she met.
She owned and operated Helton's...
Barbara Ann Dove
Apr 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Dove, 60, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and formerly of Kimper, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Owingsville. She was born on July 13, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Clayton Kenn Dove and Mildred Louise Smith Dove.
Barbara worked as a beautician and was the owner and operator of Hair Designs by Barb. Alongside her...
Ida Jones Creech
Apr 24, 2026
Ida Jones Creech, 91, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born October 13, 1934, in Owingsville, Kentucky, Ida was the daughter of the late Leslie and Gertrude Crouch.
Ida was preceded in death by her children, Larry Jones, Daniel Jones, Thomas Jones and Darriel Jones; her stepchildren, Jimmy Jones and Danny Jones; eight siblings: Juanita Jones,...
John Carter Taylor
Apr 21, 2026
John Carter Taylor, 41 of Moorefield, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home. He was born April 1, 1985, in Watertown, New York to James Taylor and the late Betty Rose Browe Taylor.
John was an auto mechanic and enjoyed four wheeling, working on cars and spending time with his kids.
Survivors include his father, James Taylor of Moorefield,...
Norma Hart
Apr 19, 2026
Norma Jean Hart, 93, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. She was born on May 28, 1932, to the late Bettie Doyle Calvert and Lee Owens Calvert.
Norma was raised in Sharpsburg, where she attended Sharpsburg High School and proudly served as a cheerleader and later attended Bath...
William Ronald "Ronnie" Gudgell
Apr 15, 2026
William Ronald "Ronnie" Gudgell, born on November 16, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 15, 2026. Ronnie was a beloved member of his community whose life was marked by devotion to family, faith, and service.
Ronnie and Patsy have been residents of Mt. Sterling the last several years but were formerly of Owingsville.
A proud 1965...
Pansy Jennette Luttrell
Apr 10, 2026
Pansy Jennette (Becraft) Luttrell, 76, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 19, 1949, in Camargo, Kentucky to the late John Garrett Becraft and Esther Reffitt Becraft.
Throughout her life, Pansy embodied a spirit of dedication and compassion. She devoted her career to caring for others, working as a Nurse's...
Melissa Marie Snedegar
Apr 7, 2026
Melissa Marie Snedegar, 39, of Somerset, Kentucky and formerly of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Morehead on February 19, 1987. The daughter of Sherry Snedegar Lawhorn and the late Ted Snedegar. She was known for her warm and welcoming nature, Melissa was a special needs individual who...
Brenda Sue Brown
Apr 5, 2026
Brenda Sue Lawson Brown, 67, of Frenchburg, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on September 17, 1958, in Frenchburg to the late James Arthur Lawson and Eunice Marie Brown Lawson.
Brenda was a proud homemaker and spent many years quilting, cooking, helping her husband Daniel in his woodworking shop and planning...
Roger Lee Riddle
Apr 2, 2026
Roger Lee Riddle, 80, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home.
He was born on July 2, 1945 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a son of the late Raymond and Eva Mae Conyers Riddle.
Roger was retired from A. O. Smith and he was a United States Army Veteran.
He was a member of the Owingsville Christian Church and...
Dan Edward "Eddie" Wells
Apr 1, 2026
Dan Edward "Eddie" Wells, a dedicated family man and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro, Alabama. Born on April 26, 1953, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Eddie lived a life marked by hard work, unwavering commitment, and a heartfelt love for those around him.
Eddie’s career reflected his industrious...
Dorothy Pearl Dailey
Mar 24, 2026
Dorothy Pearl Hatton Dailey, 90, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky "went down the road" as she would say on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was born in Bath County on August 16, 1935, to the late James Richard Hatton and Alma Ellen Donahue Hatton.
Dorothy was a resident of Ridgeway Nursing and Rehab for six years but called Sharpsburg home for more than...
Jamie Allen Clay Johnson
Mar 24, 2026
Jamie Allen Clay Johnson, 45, of Carlisle, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1981, in Morehead, Kentucky. The son of Lainie Turner Johnson and Randy E. Johnson.
Throughout his career as a carpenter, Jamie demonstrated a genuine passion for creating and building. He enjoyed working with his hands, bringing structures and ideas to...
Larry Thomas Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
Larry Thomas Sr., 68, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Monday, March 23, 2026, at his home.
Larry was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on February 11, 1958, to the late Ray and Cloma Reeves Thomas.
He was a retired construction worker and was a proud member of the Brinegar Church of God. Larry loved hunting, farming and riding...
Billy Wayne Little
Mar 17, 2026
Billy Wayne Little, 66, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born in Fleming County, Kentucky on August 7, 1959. The son of Thelma Hunt Little and the Late Clauda Little.
Billy spent much of his life working in sawmills, welding, yardwork, and maintaining vehicles. He found joy in riding horses, playing games...
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