Obituaries

Dec 17, 2021

Edna Roselyn Vanlandingham, 88, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, December 17, 2021.

She was married to the love of her life, Gordon Hoover Vanlandingham and they were together for 70 years at the time of her passing.  She was the devoted mother of Deborah Goodpaster (Sherman),...

Dec 12, 2021

Billy Carpenter, 82, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Bath County, Kentucky June 7, 1939, to the late Ray Carpenter and Dora Willoughby Carpenter.

Billy was a lifelong farmer and was employed for 29 years at A.O. Smith Electrical Products.  He was a...

Dec 10, 2021

John Kenneth Hunt, 77, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on March 15, 1944, to the late Ruben Hunt and Dorothy Blevins Hunt.

John was a lifelong farmer who also worked as a truck driver for Southern States...

Dec 10, 2021

Barbara Ann Steele Whaley, 88, entered eternal life on December 10, 2021, at Rosedale Green in Covington, Kentucky.

She was born in Owingsville, Kentucky on November 22, 1933, to the late Allen and Alline Steele.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Steele.

Barbara is survived...

Nov 28, 2021

Jack Thomas "Red" Purvis, 57, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on November 9, 1964.  The son of Gustava Bashford Purvis and the late Lum Purvis.

Red enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his...

Nov 26, 2021

Sara Jane Orme,86, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on January 21, 1935 to the late Henry L. Orme and Lottie Crouch Orme.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Katherine Rogers and two...

Nov 23, 2021

Lillie "Louise" Fry, 95, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on September 5, 1926 to the late Cleve Buckler and Nara Ellis Buckler.

Louise retired from General Electric in Lexington after 30 years of service. She was a...

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Sharlet Lee Fultz, 82, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Menifee County, Kentucky September 21, 1939 to the late Willie Fultz and Frona Walton Fultz.

Sharlet was a kind soft spoken person who lived for his faith.  He was a member of the Salt...

Oct 28, 2021

Farley Jackson Purvis, 75, of Salt Lick, Kentucky passed away October 28, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

He was born on June 11, 1946 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Alleen Purvis Crouch.

Farley was a long time carpenter and masonry who loved to go to work everyday. He...

Oct 24, 2021

David "Dale" Puckett, 70, of Olympia, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born on April 4, 1951 in Middletown, Ohio to the late David Puckett and Maddie Lou Chambers Puckett.

Dale was a veteran of the United States Marines.  He worked...

Oct 24, 2021

Betty Scott Riddle, 75, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born on November 2, 1945 in Eskdale, West Virginia to the late Claude Scott and Lizzie Alice Ingle Scott.

Betty was devoted to her family and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She attended the City...

Oct 23, 2021

Joseph Edward "Joe" Walton, 78, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

He was born on December 30, 1942 in Finley, Ohio to the late Paul Edward Walton and Myrtle Bailey Fowler.

Joe was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a simple...

Oct 16, 2021

Amanda Marie Denton Coldiron, 64, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born on February 16, 1957 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Hubert Denton and Ruby Pearl Denton.

Amanda worked as a nurse at the Annie Walker Nursing Home in...

Oct 16, 2021

Freddie Dale “Fred” Stone, 74, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021.

He was born on February 20, 1947 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a son of the late Howard and Lucy Shields Stone.

Fred was a retired agent for Eastern Airlines.  He was also a farmer and had been a plant nursery owner....

Oct 7, 2021

Ollie Lee Crouch, 62, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington Kentucky.

She was born on July 1, 1959 in Bath County to the late Thomas Crouch and Margorie Spence Crouch.

Ollie was of the Pentecostal faith and worked at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility...

Sep 27, 2021

Omer D. Everman, 85, of Salt Lick, Kentucky formerly of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born on November 11, 1935 in Bath County Kentucky to the late Harmon Lighter Everman and Bernice Butcher Everman.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Sep 26, 2021

Arthur Eugene Smith, 62, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home.

He was born on February 16, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Luther Arthur Smith and Ethel Harless Smith.

Arthur enjoyed playing cards, fishing and most of all he loved riding and working on his motorcycle.

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Sep 19, 2021

Margaret (“Maggie”) Lorine Buckler Sparks, 74, native of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 28, 1947 in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Sherman Elgin Buckler and Virtna Mae Buckler.

She was a...

Sep 15, 2021

Richard Carl Preece, Jr., 56, of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

He was born on January 29, 1965 in Austin, Texas, a son of Della Mae Arnold Preece and the late Richard Carl Preece.

Carl was a tow truck...

Sep 9, 2021

Roger Wayne Otis, 82, of Salt Lick Kentucky passed away September 9, 2021 at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville, Kentucky. He was born September 29, 1938 in Sharpsburg, Kentucky and married to Janice Razor Otis on February 3, 1962. He was preceded in death by his only son, Jeff “Bear” Otis and his only grandson, Jeffrey Lee...