Obituaries

John Carter Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

John Wesley Wilson

John Wesley Wilson

Mar 12, 2026

John Wesley “JW” Wilson of Sharpsburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 19, 1934, in Bourbon County, Kentucky to the late Bishop Wilson and Effie Sargeant Wilson.

JW was a proud tobacco and cattle farmer, a Korean War veteran, and a faithful member of Peyton’s Lick Christian...

Carllea Ann Riddle

Carllea Ann Riddle

Mar 5, 2026

Carllea Ann Riddle, 81, affectionately known as Leah, passed away at her home in Owingsville, Kentucky on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1945, in Covington, Kentucky to the late Carl D. Carpenter and Florence Smith Carpenter. Leah dedicated her life to education as an elementary school teacher, inspiring countless young minds throughout her career. Her...

Daniel "Danny" Keith Zegelien

Daniel "Danny" Keith Zegelien

Mar 3, 2026

Daniel Keith Zegelien, 64, of Morehead, Kentucky, affectionately known as "Danny," passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the UK St. Claire Hospital. He was born on September 8, 1961, in Mt. Sterling, the son of Marjorie Donathan Zegelien and the late Donald Zegelien.

Danny was a man of many interests. He had a particular passion for cars, especially anything...

Glynda Joyce Kiskaden

Glynda Joyce Kiskaden

Feb 23, 2026

Glynda Joyce Kiskaden, 82, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky with her family by her side. She was born in Bath County on December 14, 1943, to the late Jack Hatton and Gertie Carmichael Hatton.

Joyce worked as a Pharmacy Tech for what is now known as UK St. Claire...

Lana Stiddom

Lana Stiddom

Feb 12, 2026

Lana Stiddom, 77, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky. She was born in Bath County on June 11, 1948, to the late Alleen Purvis Crouch. A dedicated and compassionate individual, Lana worked over 20 years at Ridgeway Nursing Home.

Lana had a variety of interests that brought her...

Shirley Ann Sands

Shirley Ann Sands

Jan 20, 2026

Shirley Ann Sands, 74, of Somerset, Kentucky and formerly of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Somerwoods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Somerset. She was born on February 15, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, to the late Shirley Becraft Jr. and Rhoda Nell Richards Becraft.

Shirley spent many years as a retail clerk at Big Lots, where she was...

Lucille Crouch Ingram

Lucille Crouch Ingram

Jan 9, 2026

Lucille Ingram of Owingsville, Kentucky, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 9th,2026 and went to be with her Lord Jesus. She was born on April 20, 1937, in Owingsville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Leslie and Gertrude Crouch. 

Lucille is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Calvin Ingram, her parents, and seven of her siblings;...

Josephine Martin Patton

Josephine Martin Patton

Jan 2, 2026

Josephine "Josie" Patton, 77, of Bethel, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling from complications from a housefire. She was born in Montgomery County on June 27, 1948, to the late John Ellis Martin and Della May Willoughby Martin.

A true homemaker at heart, Josie dedicated her life to her family, where she...