Obituaries
Oscar Lewis Shields
Oct 6, 2024
Oscar Lewis Shields, born on May 21, 1931, in Bath County, Kentucky, to the late Robert "Bob" Shields and Delsie Jones Shields. He passed away on October 6, 2024, at Baptist Health in Lexington. He was a respected member of his community, known for his deep-rooted commitment and dedication to both his family and career.
Oscar dedicated over 30 years of...
Wanda Ruth Garrard Conyers
Sep 23, 2024
Wanda Ruth Garrard Conyers, 81, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away at her residence on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born June 1, 1943, in Bath County, Kentucky, to George and Arra Ellis Garrard. Wanda was a lifelong member of the East Fork Church of God. As her health prevented her from attending services in person, she continued to worship...
Ralph Bartley "Push" Combs
Sep 21, 2024
Ralph Bartley "Push" Combs, 79, of Salt Lick, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his Residence. He was born April 14, 1945, in Hindman, Kentucky, to the late Townsel Combs and Imalee Draughn Combs.
Ralph dedicated many hours of his time to his farm, horses, and more importantly to his family who he cherished most of all. He worked...
Wanda Jane Fultz
Sep 11, 2024
Wanda Jane Fultz, 84, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1940, in Bath County to the late Charlie Bailey and Nara Lee Buckler. She dedicated her life to caring for others and brought joy to many through her warmth and kindness.
Wanda's career as a Nurse's Aide at Pioneer Trace Healthcare &...
Betty Kathleen Jones
Sep 3, 2024
Betty Kathleen Jones, 90, formerly of Bethel, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Life Care Center in Morehead, Kentucky. She was born on June 19, 1934, in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, to the late Willie Robinson and Ella Mae Petitt Robinson.
Betty was a woman of many interests; she found great joy in singing in church at the Bethel...
Joyce Ann Rose
Aug 31, 2024
Joyce Ann Rose, 78, of Salt Lick, Kentucky, passed away on August 31, 2024, at UK Hospital. She was born in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Willie B. and Helen Goodpaster. Joyce was the owner and operator of a local hair salon, where she passionately dedicated her life to beautifying her clients and nurturing lasting relationships.
In addition to her...
Kevin Scott Dailey
Aug 31, 2024
Kevin Scott Dailey, aged 52, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on September 13, 1971, in Montgomery County. The son of Linda Adams and Arthur Dailey Kevin’s professional life was marked by his dedication hard work, serving as a supervisor for Greif and later as a foreman for The...
Mart Razor
Aug 27, 2024
Mart Razor, 87, of Bethel, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 29, 1937, in Bethel to the late John Presley Razor and Mary Elizabeth Boling Razor.
Mart was the owner and operator of Razor's Service Station in Bethel, where he became a familiar and friendly face to the many who frequented the...
Marie Staton
Aug 14, 2024
Marie Staton, 104, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August14, 2024, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky. She was born on August 9, 1920, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Everett Highley and Callie Fowler Highley.
Marie was soft spoken and had a loving heart. She was a lifetime member of the Polksville Church of God. She...
Mary Etta Buckler Coyle
Aug 11, 2024
Mary Etta Buckler Coyle, 81 of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.
She was born on August 6, 1943, in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Cleve Buckler and Nara Ellis Buckler.
Mary was a lifetime member of the Owingsville First Church of God. She was retired from Cowden's Manufacturing....
Frank C Hart Jr.
Aug 5, 2024
Frank C. Hart Jr. 98, a dedicated family man and respected member of the community, passed away at his home on August 5, 2024. He was born on April 19, 1926, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the late Frank C. Hart Sr. and Margaret Frances May Hart. Frank served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II...
William "Billy" Dale Otis
Aug 2, 2024
William "Billy" Dale Otis, 71, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 20, 1952, in Bath County to the late Clendairus "Rabbit" Otis and Loraine Corey Otis.
Billy's passion for life was evident in his diverse interests and hobbies. From whittling cedar to spending serene days fishing and hunting, he...
Andrew "Bubby" Carl Shields
Jul 29, 2024
Andrew Carl "Bubby" Shields, 75, of Bethel, Kentucky passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Bubby was born on February 22, 1949, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Carl and Dorothy Dailey Shields.
Bubby was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed coon and fox hunting, watching westerns and spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
In...
Jessica Nicole McCarty
Jul 25, 2024
Jessica Nicole McCarty, 34 of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
She was born May 15, 1990 in Montgomery County Kentucky, a daughter of Sabrina McGlothlin Price and the late Terry McCarty.
Jessica enjoyed crocheting, reading, and working with diamond art but most of all, she enjoyed spending...
Harlan Sheldon Baldridge
Jul 10, 2024
Harlan Sheldon Baldridge, 61, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away on July 10, 2024, at the UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on October 4, 1962, in Frenchburg, Kentucky, to the late Claude Clayton Baldridge Jr. and Olga Faye (McCarty) Baldridge.
Harlan's career as a dedicated Master Electrician was not just a job but a lifelong calling that he...
Truman Steele Denton
Jul 9, 2024
Truman Steele Denton, a man known for his dedicated career driving a truck for Southern States for over 45 years, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. He was born on November 2, 1948, in Bath County. The son of the late Hubert Steele Denton and Ruby Pearl Reed Denton
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Della Smith
Jul 8, 2024
Della Smith, 90, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. She was born on September 3, 1933, in Olympia, Kentucky to her late parents Henry Thompson and Lucy Ginter.
Della found joy and solace in simple pleasures, spending her days quilting, crocheting, canning, and tending to her garden. Her...
Emma Lea Bailey
Jul 1, 2024
Emma Lea Copher Bailey, 86, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away early Monday morning, July 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on March 21, 1938, to the late Clark Copher and Lula Mae Yarber Copher.
Her primary role in life was that of a wife, mother and serving others. She was...
Walter Young Crouch
Jun 29, 2024
Walter Young Crouch, 93, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home. He was born in Bath County on September 16, 1930, to the late, Clarence Crouch and Anna Dehart Crouch.
Mr. Crouch was known for his dedication and hard work as a Lineman for General Telephone and Electronics for over 35 years. He was not only...
Braydon Dell Gray
Jun 12, 2024
Braydon Dell Gray passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the UK Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was the beloved son of Nathaneal Dell Gray and Felicia Snedegar Gray and the baby brother of James Ray Sutherland, Skylar Ryan Sutherland and Savannah Kay Gray.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Judith Oloane and Charles Ray Snedegar.
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