Obituaries

Donnie Darrell Manley

Donnie Darrell Manley

Feb 28, 2025

Donnie Darrell Manley, 84, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born in Bath County on October 6, 1940, to the late Raymond Adair Manley and Jenny J. Razor Manley. 

Throughout his life, Donnie exemplified dedication and hard work, serving as a General Foreman at Hobart and Whirlpool, while also being a lifelong farmer. 

Donnie didn’t just...

Emery Vernon Goodpaster

Emery Vernon Goodpaster

Feb 22, 2025

Emery Vernon Goodpaster, passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on April 15, 1938 in Bath County to the late Howard Goodpaster and Helen Craycraft Goodpaster. Emery lived a life dedicated to service and compassion.

A proud Marine Veteran, he served from 1956 to 1959, embodying the values of courage and commitment. Following his...

Roy Nesbitt Satterfield

Roy Nesbitt Satterfield

Feb 13, 2025

Roy Nesbitt Satterfield, 76, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, made his peaceful transition to his heavenly home Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. 

He was born on September 8, 1948, in Lexington, Kentucky, a son of the late Joseph M. and Mildred (Craycraft) Satterfield. He was a 1966 graduate of Bath County High School and...

Winfred Ward

Winfred Ward

Feb 9, 2025

Winfred Ward, a beloved figure known for his warmth and storytelling, passed away at his home in Olympia, Kentucky, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on March 5, 1936, in Pike County, Kentucky, to the late Hollie Ward and Dora May Ward.  Winfred led a life that was rich in experiences, work, and...

Robert Farrell Jarrett

Robert Farrell Jarrett

Feb 7, 2025

Robert Farrell Jarrett, 90, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 9, 1934, in Unicoi, Tennessee to the late Robert Sherman Jarrett and Rosalee Whitemore Jarrett.  Robert lived a life dedicated to his craft, his family, and his faith.

Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the...

Randall "RC" Dwight Coyle

Randall "RC" Dwight Coyle

Jan 22, 2025

Randall Dwight Coyle, affectionately known as "RC," passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling at the age of 66. He was born on November 1, 1958, in Mt. Sterling. The son of Carolyn Highley Coyle and the late Kenneth Coyle.  RC dedicated over three decades of his life to serving his community through...

Stephen Lewis Payne

Stephen Lewis Payne

Jan 17, 2025

Stephen Lewis Payne, 60, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on November 4, 1964, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Lewis Payne and Edith Helen Morrison Payne.

Steve was a self-employed carpenter and jack of all trades.  His interests extended into the great outdoors; he was an avid fisherman and hunter,...

Donald "Donnie" Wells Manley

Donald "Donnie" Wells Manley

Jan 16, 2025

Donald "Donnie" Wells Manley, 79, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Nicholas County, Kentucky to the late, Howard Manley and Willetta Stanfield Manley.  During his 79 years, Donnie made significant contributions to both the workforce and his community.

His career began as...

Johnnie Fugate

Johnnie Fugate

Jan 11, 2025

Johnnie Fugate, 78, of Salt Lick, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 9, 1946, in Xenia, Ohio to the late, Harrison L. Fugate and Ruth Esther Drake Fugate. 

Johnnie proudly served his country an Army Veteran during the Vietnam War.  After his service, he dedicated 47 years to his career as...

Ronald Clay Faudere

Ronald Clay Faudere

Jan 11, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Clay Faudere, 72, of Owingsville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on October 9, 1952, in Mt. Serling, Kentucky to the late, Herman Lewis Faudere and Daisy Katherine Hollar Faudere. 

Throughout his career, Ronnie displayed a remarkable work ethic, contributing his skills as a painter at Hobart Corporation, a welder...

Roscoe Cornelius "RC" Estes

Roscoe Cornelius "RC" Estes

Jan 4, 2025

Roscoe Cornelius Estes, affectionately known as RC, passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2025, in Camargo, Kentucky. He was born in Estill County, Kentucky on May 11, 1938, to the late Clarence "CG" Estes and Laura Phillips Estes. 

A dedicated professional, RC spent his career as a car salesman and also operated a service and tire station with...

Ida Gayleen Tackett

Ida Gayleen Tackett

Dec 27, 2024

Ida Gayleen "Gay" Tackett, 85, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She was born on July 22, 1939, in Index, Kentucky, to the late Amos Adams and Della Havens Bailey. 

Gay was a hard-working individual whose dedication and love for her family were truly remarkable.  For over two...

Kara Luann Strange

Kara Luann Strange

Dec 18, 2024

Kara Luann Penick Strange of Owingsville passed away on December 18th, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Kara was born October 3rd, 1963 to the late Ewell Shrout Penick and Marie Atchison Penick. 

Kara graduated from Bath County High School in 1981 and went on to receive a degree from Morehead State University. She was a registered nurse who...

Ronald Glenn Martin

Ronald Glenn Martin

Dec 17, 2024

Ronald Glenn Martin, 83, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on May 4, 1941, to the late Weck Martin Jr. and Mary Glenn Blevins Martin.  Ronald lived a life rich with experience, characterized by dedication to both his career and family. He proudly served in...

Harold Thurman Jones

Harold Thurman Jones

Dec 12, 2024

Harold Thurman Jones, 96, of Kendall Springs, passed away, Thursday, December 12, 2024, at UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky.

Born May 17, 1928, he was the son of the late Emery Jones and Sarah Staton Jones.

Harold married the love of his life, Maxine Carpenter Jones on December 24, 1949. Harold was known for his devotion to God, unwavering determination, and...

Stella Ann Carpenter

Stella Ann Carpenter

Dec 10, 2024

Stella Ann Terry Carpenter, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky. She was born on August 1, 1947, in Bath County, Kentucky, to the late Thomas Terry and Rosa Fielders Terry.

Stella retired as a seamstress from Bath Manufacturing. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she found great joy in...

Marlene Carol Carr

Marlene Carol Carr

Dec 10, 2024

Marlene Carol Carr, 83, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born December 4, 1941 in Owingsville, a daughter of the late Ella Mae Ralls.

Marlene was retired from Cintas and was a graduate of DuBois High School.

She enjoying working crossword puzzles, watching her favorite tv shows, but...

James Buford "JB" Snedegar

James Buford "JB" Snedegar

Nov 16, 2024

James Buford Snedegar, affectionately known as "JB," was born on November 10, 1949, in Owingsville, Kentucky to the late Buford Snedegar and Gladys Wells Snedegar. He passed away at his home in Owingsville on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the age of 75.

JB dedicated over 50 years of his professional life to the AO Smith Corporation and Southern States, where...

Terry Logan Sorrell

Terry Logan Sorrell

Nov 15, 2024

Terry Logan Sorrell, aged 74, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 23, 1949, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.  The son of Naomi Justine Whitton Sorrell and the late, Orville J. Sorrell.  He dedicated himself to a fulfilling career as a janitor for the Bath County School Board for twenty-seven...

Burl Wesley "Wes" Everman

Burl Wesley "Wes" Everman

Nov 9, 2024

Burl Wesley "Wes" Everman, 67, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication as a well-respected police officer.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.  The son of Rossetti Gray Everman and the late Burl Everman. Throughout his career, Wes exemplified the virtues of integrity, bravery, and commitment to the...