All Obituaries

Irene Parks Green Wills, 83, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She was born May 30, 1936 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Goble & Cordy Crockett Parks. Irene attended the Preston First Church of God.  She worked many years as a cook at the Bath County High School.  She enjoyed cooking, taking care of children, doing word puzzles and making her delicious homemade cream...

Rickie Thomas Corey, 58, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Life Care Center in Morehead, Kentucky. He was born on August 22, 1961 in Mt. Sterling to Violet Corey of Owingsville & the late Lowell Thomas Corey. Rickie was an experienced trader who enjoyed trading cars, knives and just about anything else that he could make a bargain on.  His other hobbies included riding around town, talking on the telephone and playing cards.  In addition to...

William "Bill" Richards, 91, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday evening February 7, 2020 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He was born on April 7, 1928 in Bath County, to the late Thornton & Clara Alma Richards. Billy was a U.S. Army Veteran who retired from G.T.E. as a lineman after 20 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, watching television and spending time with his friends. He was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Shawn "David" Patton, 28, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away suddenly Saturday morning, January 18, 2020 at his home.  He was born on May 13, 1991 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to Josephine Martin Patton.  David was a very hardworking individual and was employed as a delivery driver for K.O.I. Auto Parts in Mt. Sterling. One of his many talents was working on older model cars. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his beloved family who meant the world...

William "Bill" Flannery, 49, of Owingsville, passed away Saturday morning January 4, 2020, at his home. He was born on August 25, 1970 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Browning and Daisey Jones Flannery. Bill was a very giving person who was always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a self-employed contractor who enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, collecting knives, riding horses, welding and watching Fox News. He was of the Pentecostal faith...

Mr. Jose Fermin Perez, 82 of Owingsville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the Life Care Center in Morehead after an extended illness. He was born in  Puerto Rico to the late Phillippi and Effie Sanchez Perez. Mr. Perez was a retired farmer. He is survived by his companion, Freda Yarber and their daughter, Adrianna Perez of Salt Lick. Also his special friends, Mariela, Delfina, Vanesa and Aron. Visitation at the Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Owingsville is from 4 to 7...

Matthew Thomas Crouch, 24, of Owingsville passed away Sunday morning, December 22, 2019 after sustaining injuries in an ATV accident. He was born on January 13, 1995 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to Nancy Price Crouch & Lacy Thomas Crouch. Matthew was a fun loving country boy who enjoyed riding his razor, farming, listening to music, tinkering with diesel engines, hanging out with friends and going to tractor pulls. He was an equipment operator for Hinkle Construction and attended the...

Terry Gene Young went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 21, 2019 after a brief illness.  He was born  December 25, 1946 in East Fork, Kentucky to Nadine Bailey Young & the late Eugene "Blue" Young.  He married Robin Gail Young on June 23, 1964 and shared 46 wonderful years with her until her death in 2010. Terry is survived by one son: Terry Alan Young of Winchester, two daughters: Amy Swartz (Cameron) of Owingsville, and Melanie Erwin (Chris) of Salt...

Mrs. Jewell Dean Proffitt Withrow, 78, of Salt Lick, Kentucky passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Windsor Care Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She was born on March 16, 1941 in Menifee County to the late William Roscoe & Lona Donathan Proffitt.  Jewell was a member of the Hedrick Community Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching W.L.J.C. and listening to gospel music.  She also dearly loved her dog pearl. Besides her parents she was...

Arnold Clay (“Buck”) Thomas, 76, of Bethel, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at St. Joseph Healthcare in Lexington. He was born on August 15, 1943 in Bath County, Kentucky, a son of the late Arnold and Sullie Mae Jones Thomas. Buck was a farmer and was of the Christian Faith. He loved working and caring for horses and was nominated as Horse Groomer of the Year.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Judy Wheeler...