Obituaries

Pamela Stull Wright

Pamela Stull Wright

Jun 5, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Pamela Stull Wright, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world on June 5, 2026, after a prolonged illness. Born on February 9, 1960, in the city of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Pam was a beacon of warmth and kindness, leaving an unforgettable mark on everyone she encountered.

Pam was...

Pamela Kaye Olinger

Pamela Kaye Olinger

Jun 2, 2026

Pamela Kaye Cochran Olinger, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She was born on December 10, 1959, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Stanley Cochran Jr and Lillie Mae Pittard Cochran.  

Throughout her years, Pam nurtured a love for crossword puzzles and trivia game shows. She found great joy in the companionship of her...

Johnathan Odean Prater

Johnathan Odean Prater

Jun 1, 2026

Johnathan Odean Prater, 47, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Frenchburg, Kentucky. He was born in Irvin, Kentucky on March 28, 1979, to the late Odean Prater and Corine Ross Prater.

Johnathan's life was marked by many interests and passions. Whether he was spending time with family, fishing, hunting ginseng, hunting, collecting coins, or bartering, he embraced each day...

Bert Thomas Carl

Bert Thomas Carl

Jun 1, 2026

Bert Thomas Carl, 93, of Versailles, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home in Versailles, Kentucky. He was born on March 18, 1933, in Bath County, to the late Bert Carl and Lorena Bryant Carl.

 Bert’s journey was shaped by his heartfelt commitment to serving his country during the Korean War as a member of the Marines....

Etta Mae McFarland

Etta Mae McFarland

May 22, 2026

Etta Mae Wright McFarland, 74, of Moorefield, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home.  She was born on December 7, 1951, in Bath County, to the late, James Robert Wright and Lena Bell Eldridge Wright.  Etta Mae lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a deep commitment to her family.

Etta Mae retired as a Team...

William Robert Purvis

William Robert Purvis

May 17, 2026

William Robert Purvis, affectionately known to many as "Bobby," 73, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1952, in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, to the late Emmitt Purvis and Emma Gean Cook Purvis.  He lived a life marked by dedication to his craft, his passions, and most dearly, his family.

Bobby...

Shelia Rena Shelton

Shelia Rena Shelton

May 13, 2026

Shelia Rena Walters Shelton, 61, of Hope, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on October 24, 1964. The daughter of Edwin Walters and the late Lillian Davis Walters.  Shelia was a person whose outgoing spirit and warm heart left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege...

Jennie

Jennie

May 1, 2026

Virginia Dufresne, affectionately known as Jennie, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the age of 71. She was born on August 27, 1954, in Powell County, Kentucky, to the late Albert Holder and Mary Burris Newman. She dedicated her life to caring for others, serving as a nurse at the Windsor Care Center in...

Gene Rogers Ingram

Gene Rogers Ingram

Apr 27, 2026

Gene Rogers Ingram, 91, of Owingsville, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home.  He was born on November 18, 1934, in Bath County, Kentucky, to the late, Jesse James Ingram and Minnie Alice Carmichael Ingram.  Gene led a life marked by dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to his family and values.

Gene’s career was rooted in the...

Cheryl Helton Fields

Cheryl Helton Fields

Apr 26, 2026

Cheryl Eve Helton Fields, 73, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Edward Millard Purvis and Millie Francis Purvis. Cheryl lived a life marked by dedication to her family, entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine warmth that touched everyone she met.

She owned and operated Helton's...

Barbara Ann Dove

Barbara Ann Dove

Apr 26, 2026

Barbara Ann Dove, 60, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and formerly of Kimper, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Owingsville. She was born on July 13, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Clayton Kenn Dove and Mildred Louise Smith Dove.

Barbara worked as a beautician and was the owner and operator of Hair Designs by Barb. Alongside her...

Ida Jones Creech

Ida Jones Creech

Apr 24, 2026

Ida Jones Creech, 91, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on April 24, 2026.  She was born October 13, 1934, in Owingsville, Kentucky, Ida was the daughter of the late Leslie and Gertrude Crouch.

Ida was preceded in death by her children, Larry Jones, Daniel Jones, Thomas Jones and Darriel Jones; her stepchildren, Jimmy Jones and Danny Jones; eight siblings:  Juanita Jones,...

John Carter Taylor

John Carter Taylor

Apr 21, 2026

John Carter Taylor, 41 of Moorefield, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home. He was born April 1, 1985, in Watertown, New York to James Taylor and the late Betty Rose Browe Taylor.

John was an auto mechanic and enjoyed four wheeling, working on cars and spending time with his kids.

Survivors include his father, James Taylor of Moorefield,...

Norma Hart

Norma Hart

Apr 19, 2026

Norma Jean Hart, 93, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling.  She was born on May 28, 1932, to the late Bettie Doyle Calvert and Lee Owens Calvert. 

Norma was raised in Sharpsburg, where she attended Sharpsburg High School and proudly served as a cheerleader and later attended Bath...

William Ronald "Ronnie" Gudgell

William Ronald "Ronnie" Gudgell

Apr 15, 2026

William Ronald "Ronnie" Gudgell, born on November 16, 1946, in Lexington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 15, 2026. Ronnie was a beloved member of his community whose life was marked by devotion to family, faith, and service.

Ronnie and Patsy have been residents of Mt. Sterling the last several years but were formerly of Owingsville.

A proud 1965...

Pansy Jennette Luttrell

Pansy Jennette Luttrell

Apr 10, 2026

Pansy Jennette (Becraft) Luttrell, 76, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 19, 1949, in Camargo, Kentucky to the late John Garrett Becraft and Esther Reffitt Becraft.

Throughout her life, Pansy embodied a spirit of dedication and compassion. She devoted her career to caring for others, working as a Nurse's...

Melissa Marie Snedegar

Melissa Marie Snedegar

Apr 7, 2026

Melissa Marie Snedegar, 39, of Somerset, Kentucky and formerly of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born in Morehead on February 19, 1987.  The daughter of Sherry Snedegar Lawhorn and the late Ted Snedegar.  She was known for her warm and welcoming nature, Melissa was a special needs individual who...

Brenda Sue Brown

Brenda Sue Brown

Apr 5, 2026

Brenda Sue Lawson Brown, 67, of Frenchburg, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 17, 1958, in Frenchburg to the late James Arthur Lawson and Eunice Marie Brown Lawson.

Brenda was a proud homemaker and spent many years quilting, cooking, helping her husband Daniel in his woodworking shop and planning...

Roger Lee Riddle

Roger Lee Riddle

Apr 2, 2026

Roger Lee Riddle, 80, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home.

He was born on July 2, 1945 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a son of the late Raymond and Eva Mae Conyers Riddle.

Roger was retired from A. O. Smith and he was a United States Army Veteran.

He was a member of the Owingsville Christian Church and...

Dan Edward "Eddie" Wells

Dan Edward "Eddie" Wells

Apr 1, 2026

Dan Edward "Eddie" Wells, a dedicated family man and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro, Alabama. Born on April 26, 1953, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Eddie lived a life marked by hard work, unwavering commitment, and a heartfelt love for those around him.

Eddie’s career reflected his industrious...