Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Rev. Bob G. Ray, much loved United Methodist minister and public school teacher died April 7, 2021 at his home. At the time of his death, he was a Minister of Visitation at the Mt. Sterling First United Methodist Church. Previous to this, through many years, he served churches in Bath, Fleming, Nicholas and Mason Counties, and also in...

Apr 2, 2021

Dorothy Louise Bancroft Hunt was born on December 2, 1943 in Rosebud, Illinois to Leona Chloe Davis Bancroft and William Bancroft. Later she moved to Marion, Indiana and it was there that a Kentucky boy named Bud stole her heart. They were married on June 29, 1962. They had two children Kim Hunt Price and Charles Keith Hunt.

Mar 27, 2021

Cuba Bolen Rister, 93, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away at her home Saturday, March 27, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 16, 1927 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Elza Bolen and Anna May Wooten Bolen.

Cuba was a homemaker and a member of the Little Bethany Church in Jeffersonville, Kentucky.  She enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2021

Loved and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, Mason, and friend passed away March 19, 2021. James will be greatly missed by children, Diane (Danny), Denise, Danny (Jami), Lodema Fraley Jones, nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Lenora “Becky” Snedegar Fraley, parents Burns and Austa Snedegar Fraley, sister Wilma, brother Orville...

Mar 18, 2021

Robert Kenneth "Kenny" Crum, 79, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on March 9, 1942 to the late Hubert Kenneth Crum and Kathleen Welch Bashford.

Kenny was a retired heavy equipment operator...

Mar 13, 2021

Earl Lee Whitton 92 of Louisville, Kentucky  passed away on March 13, 2021.

He was born in Bath County,  Kentucky on June 13, 1928 the son of the late Holden Lee Whitton and Mary Ethel Royce Whitton.

He was married to his beloved wife, Wilma Jean Young for sixty two years.  Earl proudly served during the Korean Conflict. ...

Feb 11, 2021

Betty Jane Ashwell Reeves, 69, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully Thursday morning, February 11, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home.

She was born on January 21, 1952 in Brookville, Ohio.  The daughter of the late Willard Alonzo Ashwell and Helen Jordon Ashwell.

Betty was a woman of great faith and a proud member...

Feb 6, 2021

Roy Vernon Ginter, 75, of Preston, Kentucky passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on June 7, 1945 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Shrepty Jane Ginter.

Roy Vernon was a lifelong farmer, whose greatest joy was spending time with his family.  He enjoyed trading guns, collecting knives, arrowheads...

Jan 30, 2021

Doris Ann Lane, 92, Sharpsburg, widow of J.W. Lane died peacefully January 30, 2021, at her home on the family farm. She was born May 5, 1928, to the late Eli and Mary McClure Roberts of Sherburne, KY. She was a 1945 graduate of Fleming Co. High School and attended Fugazzi Business College. She worked briefly in her father’s...

Jan 28, 2021

Christine Manley Whitton, 90, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling.

She was born on January 1, 1931 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Clay Lewis Manley and Nannie Staton Manley.

Christine was a creative, accomplished, thoughtful and loving woman.  She devoted many hours to her...

Jan 27, 2021

Phillip "Todd" Green, 56 of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky

He was born on January 5, 1965 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Asa Lewis Green and Irene Parks Green Wills.

Todd worked at Custom Foods in Owingsville.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, tinkering...

Jan 25, 2021

Craig D. White, 53, of Owingsville passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.

He was born on June 25, 1967 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Bobby C. White and Clara Louise Purvis White.

Craig enjoyed fishing, gardening and helping others.

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

Jan 18, 2021

Floyd "Red" John Purvis, 83, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Edgewood Estates in Frenchburg, Kentucky.

He was born on July 15, 1937 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Frank G. Purvis and Ima Dean Goldy Purvis.

John was a lively spirit who always loved to pull a good prank on his friends...

Jan 17, 2021

Wanda Buckner, 90, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.

She was born on January 6, 1931 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Frank Young and Lillie Emmons Young.

Wanda was a homemaker who also worked on the farm.  She enjoyed spending time on the...

Dec 29, 2020

Alivea LaZhea Benton Abney, 26, of Lexington, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Lexington, the daughter of Octavius Benton of Gulf Port, Mississppi and Ronelle Young of Lexington.

Alivea was a graduate of Henry Clay High School. She loved drawing, cooking, baking and dancing. She also enjoyed playing the xbox and...

Dec 23, 2020

Kyle Reagan Clark, 39, of Mt. Sterling, formerly of Owingsville passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

He was born in Mt. Sterling, the son of Mary Elizabeth Clark and the late Donald Thomas Clark.

Kyle was a dedicated worker and a devoted family man who always worked hard to provide for his family.  He worked at Bluegrass Stock...

Dec 23, 2020

Charles E. Copher, 81 of White Oak Road, Owingsville, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in the St. Joseph-Mt. Sterling Hospital. He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on  March 2, 1939 to the late Palmer and Lillian Rose Copher.

Mr. Copher was a lifelong farmer who was well known in this area. He raised corn, hay, cattle...

Dec 22, 2020

Larry Darwin "Renegade" Manley, 67 of Flemingsburg, Kentucky formerly of Bethel, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital-Main in Lexington after an illness of several weeks. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on June 24, 1953 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Hawkins Manley.

Larry was of the Methodist faith and was...

Dec 20, 2020

Jeanette Knox Goodpaster, 89, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Stanton Nursing Center.

She was born on August 10, 1931 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late William Knox and Lydia Reed Knox.

Jeanette attended the Abounding Grace Assembly of God Church.  She enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting antiques and spending...

Dec 13, 2020

Cecil Robert Bolner, II, 86 of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 2, 1934 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Cecil R. Bolner.

Cecil was a retired electrician and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed trap shooting, fishing and visiting with his family and...