Obituaries

William "Billy" Dale Otis

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

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. 

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Jessica Nicole McCarty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Nicholas Collins Jones

Nicholas Collins Jones

Jun 12, 2024

Nicholas "Nick" Collins Jones, 50, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his home. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on June 22, 1973, to the late Josh Jones and Alice Eckart Jones.He dedicated a significant portion of his life to serving as the Director of Bath County 911, leaving a lasting impact on the...

Gary Edward Purvis

Gary Edward Purvis

Jun 8, 2024

Gary Edward Purvis, 77, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away on June 8, 2024, at his home after a brief illness. He was born on December 21, 1946, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Edward Millard Purvis and Millie Francis (Purvis).Gary led a remarkable life filled with diverse interests and experiences. Notably, he served his country with...

Billy Burton Johnson

Billy Burton Johnson

Jun 5, 2024

Billy Burton Johnson passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024 at Saint Joseph Main Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Billy was the son of the late Welburn and Margaret Johnson of Owingsville, Kentucky.  He was born in Bethel, Kentucky on January 29, 1951 and was baptized as a Christian at a young age.   He retired from Sara Lee, but his main...

Mary Connie Vanlandingham

Mary Connie Vanlandingham

May 22, 2024

Mary Connie Vanlandingham, 66, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the UK hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 31, 1958, to the late Clinton Harold and Billie Jean Hurt. Mary's professional journey was marked by her role as a restaurant manager for many years, where her passion for hospitality shone through....

Stanley Stiddom

Stanley Stiddom

May 11, 2024

Stanley Stiddom, 70 of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 11, 2024, at his home. He was born January 19, 1954, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Russell and Ruth Lovely Stiddom.Stanley was a retired construction worker and enjoyed hunting, fishing trading knives and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Wesley Burton Johnson

Wesley Burton Johnson

May 4, 2024

Wesley Burton Johnson passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, after a long illness. He wasborn on July 12, 1970, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the union of Billy and Mary KarenJohnson.Wes was a graduate of Bath County High School and attended Lindsey Wilson College where heplayed baseball. He grew up in Owingsville, KY but would later move to Brownsville,...

Anthony Wayne White

Anthony Wayne White

May 4, 2024

Anthony Wayne White, 47, of Ewing, Kentucky, passed away suddenly at his home. He was born on March 4, 1977, in Paris, Kentucky, to the late James "Earl" White and Henrietta Tubbs White.  Anthony dedicated his career to working in maintenance for the MLP Management Company in Lexington, Kentucky.He had a passion for various hobbies and interests including fishing, competing...

Roscoe Wayne Neal

Roscoe Wayne Neal

May 2, 2024

Roscoe Wayne Neal, 67, passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on January 16, 1957, in Mt Sterling, KY, to his parents, the late Rosco Neal and Christine (Hall) Neal Becraft.Throughout his life, Wayne dedicated his time and efforts to Link Belt. His commitment and hard work left a lasting impact on all those he worked with.Outside of...

Owen Goodpaster

Owen Goodpaster

Apr 29, 2024

Owen Goodpaster, 91 of Owingsville Kentucky passed away at his residence after a long illness on April 29, 2024.

Owen was born in Peasticks, Ky on March 17, 1933, to the late Epsie and Lucy Purvis Goodpaster. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his stepmother Julie Goodpaster, 5 brothers and 1 sister.

He is survived by his wife...

Kase Lane Waldron

Kase Lane Waldron

Apr 28, 2024

Kase Lane Waldron, son of Austin and Tiffany (Thomas) Waldron was born on April 17, 2024, in Maysville, Kentucky.  He passed away on April 28, 2024, at the Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Nana Carol Waldron. In addition to his parents, survivors include three sisters, Hayden Michelle Lynne Thomas, Neveah Raelynn Waldron and Adelyn...

Kerry Lee Crandall

Kerry Lee Crandall

Apr 24, 2024

Kerry Lee Crandall, 73, passed on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her home in Owingsville, Kentucky. She was born on August 22, 1950, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to her parents, the late Jack Avery Crandall and Grace Elaine (Bittner) Crandall.Kerry was known for her artistic qualities. She loved to draw and paint and most of all she loved spending time with...