Obituaries
William Michael (Mike) Butcher
May 28, 2023
William Michael (Mike) Butcher, a simple man known for going above and beyond for others, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 67 years old.Born on December 20, 1956, in Frenchburg, Kentucky to the late Johnnie and Barbara Hobbs Butcher. Mike graduated from high school and began working as...
John Gerald Vanlandingham
May 23, 2023
John Gerald Vanlandingham, 81, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Ridgeway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville.
He graduated from high school and served in the United States Army. He was employed by Rockwell International of Winchester, Kentucky and later hired by the state to work on Interstate 64.
He was preceded in death by...
Kenneth Ray Purvis
May 20, 2023
Kenneth Ray Purvis, also known as "Kenny", passed away on May 20th, 2023, after an extended illness, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bath County on March 28th, 1950, to the late Millard Edward Purvis and Millie Francis Purvis. Kenny was a hardworking man who owned and operated Kenny Purvis Builders Inc. and Bourbon Lumber Company, where...
Gerald Wayne Armitage
May 11, 2023
Gerald Wayne Armitage, loving husband, devoted father, and caring friend hit his final home run on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to Mary Jo Patton Armitage Triplett and the late Calvin Armitage.
Gerald graduated from Bath County high school in 1974 and began working with his father Calvin at Armitage Auto...
Billy Scott Robinson
May 8, 2023
The world lost a lifelong farmer, Billy Scott Robinson, on May 8th, 2023, when he passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling. He was a kind soft-hearted person with a passion for farming and gardening. He was born on June 7th, 1940, in Bath County to the late Austin Newton Robinson and Lucy Copher Robinson.
He was preceded...
Jeffery Dale Adkins
May 6, 2023
Jeffery Dale Adkins, fondly known as Jeff, passed away at St. Claire Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, after a brave battle with a brief illness. He was born on August 10th, 1965. The son of the late Clyde Adkins and Lorene Hollar Adkins. Jeff was a kind-hearted man who dedicated his life to serving others. He will...
Sidney Taylor Harmon
May 4, 2023
Sidney Taylor Harmon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4th, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on June 8th, 1939, in Bath County. Sidney will always be remembered for his warm personality and great sense of humor.Sidney spent most of his professional career as General Manager at Southern...
Margaret "Peggy" Lucille Miller
May 2, 2023
Margaret "Peggy" Lucille Miller, born on January 15th, 1944, in Layland Ohio, passed away at the age of 79 in Bath County, Kentucky on May 2nd, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Peggy was a dedicated and hard-working woman who spent many years serving as a bus driver for Holmes County Training Center before retiring. She...
Howell Henry Mahaney III
Apr 30, 2023
Howell "Bud" Henry Mahaney III, 77, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Dayton, Kentucky on December 21, 1945. The son of the late Howell Henry Mahaney II and Genevieve Dennis Mahaney.
Bud was United States Army veteran, having proudly served during the Vietnam era. He went on to work many...
Eulala Copher Donahue
Apr 29, 2023
Eulala Copher Donahue, 87, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Saturday morning, April 29, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was born in Bath County on August 18, 1935. The daughter of the late Clark Copher and Lula Mae Yarber Copher.
Eulala was very devoted to her faith and family. She served her church as a board member and a Sunday...
Beverly Ethel Warren
Apr 27, 2023
Beverly Ethel Ulery Warren, 76, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 surrounded by her family at home.
She was born on September 15, 1946 in Bath County to the late, Raymond Ulery and Dora Goodpaster Ulery.
Beverly worked many years as a private caregiver. She enjoyed watching television, cooking, listening to music and spending time with her...
William Allen White
Apr 23, 2023
William Allen "Corky" White, 63, of Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of Owingsville passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky after an extended illness.
He was born on February 18, 1960 in Rowan County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Charles Vernon White and Theora Frances Elam Gose.
Corky was a kind...
Virginia Rose Smith
Apr 23, 2023
Virginia Rose Reid "Jenny" Smith, 86, of Bethel, Kentucky passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.
She was born on August 4, 1936 in Nicholas County, Kentucky to the late Farris Reid and Edith Whitton Reid.
Jenny was a graduate of the Nicholas County High School and the Bluegrass Beauty School in...
Angela Rae Hawkins
Apr 21, 2023
Angela Rae Burton Hawkins, 52, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 12, 1971. The daughter of Forest and Elizabeth Jones Burton.
Angie was a homemaker who enjoyed crafting, reading, watching television and spending time with her beloved family.
Survivors include her...
Robert Steven Clarke
Apr 19, 2023
Robert Steven Clarke, 57, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Bath County after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on November 5, 1965 to the late Robert M. Clarke and Phyllis Copher Clarke.
Steve worked as an image printer for Reese Printing Company for several years. He enjoyed gardening,...
John Earl Bradley
Apr 19, 2023
John Earl Bradley, 94 of East Fork Road, Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Northpoint Lexington Healthcare Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born June 10, 1928, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Edward and Anna Flora Bradley.
John was a lifelong farmer and a Korean Army veteran where he received the Korean War Occupation...
Hanley Scott Warren
Apr 13, 2023
Hanley Scott Warren, 82, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born February 25, 1941, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Estill Warren, and Mina Alice Hunt Warren.
Hanley enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to auctions. He retired from General Motors after 38 and a half years...
Mary Alice Richmond Bowles
Apr 3, 2023
Mary Alice Richmond Bowles, 76, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.
She was born September 20, 1946 in Pike County, Ohio to the late Arthur Ott Richmond and Gustava Lawson Richmond.
Mary was a former employee of Jockey International in Carlisle and she enjoyed farming, gardening, spending time with...
Stella B. Goldie
Mar 29, 2023
Stella B. Goldie, 91, of Owingsville, Kentucky went to be with the lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She passed away at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 28, 1931, in Bath County, Kentucky. The daughter to the late Cecil Copher and Ina Mae Thompson Copher.
Stella was a...
Lola Bernice Craycraft Downey
Mar 20, 2023
Lola Bernice Craycraft Downey, 79, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owingsville, Kentucky.
She was born on March 28, 1943 in Bath County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clyde T. and Farris Crump Craycraft.
Lola had worked in a doctor’s office where she filed insurance claims. She was a...
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