Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Timothy Wade Caldwell Sr, 56, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Morehead, Kentucky on November 21, 1965 to the late Wardie Caldwell and Minnie Sue Denton Caldwell.

Tim was a lifelong self-employed mechanic who enjoyed fishing, drag racing, playing cards...

Jan 26, 2022

Terry H. Crouch, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 after an extended illness.

He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on April 25, 1945, to the late Elva and Marion Crouch.

Terry married the love of his life, Loretta, on July 20, 1973....

Jan 22, 2022

Brenda Sue Williams Warren, 54, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky.

She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on October 12, 1967, to the late Lloyd Williams and Georgie Meadows Williams.

Brenda worked for many years as a seamstress at Jockey International in...

Jan 18, 2022

Ms. Kathleen Louise Cunningham Bolton, 73, of Owingsville, Kentucky formerly of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 1, 1948 to the late Robert Francis Cunningham and Mary Jane Leyes Cunningham.

After graduating high school, she went on to receive a bachelor's...

Jan 13, 2022

George Robert "Funny" Hawkins, 93 of Bethel, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Windsor Care Center in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He was born April 30, 1928, in Bath County, Kentucky to the late George Lee and Jenny Lee Emmons Hawkins.

Funny was a farmer, school bus driver and appliance repair man. He worked for many...

Jan 13, 2022

Rachel Ann Tipton Fultz, 57 of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on August 3, 1964, to the late James lee Hendrix, Sr. and Sadie Ellen Nunn Hendrix.

Rachel enjoyed cooking, music, playing the guitar, fishing, coloring and spending time with her grandchildren...

Jan 12, 2022

Lisa Jean Dailey, 53, of Bethel, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky while surrounded by her family.

She was born in Mt. Sterling on June 18, 1968. The daughter of the late Bonnie Calvert.

Lisa worked at Jockey Inc. in Carlisle, Kentucky for many years alongside her friend, Connie McFarland....

Jan 5, 2022

Cheryl Renee Hurst, 63, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 9, 1958, to Carolyn Jewell Hurst and the late Arnold Hurst.

Renee received her associate degree from the former Watterson College in Louisville, Kentucky.  She went on to...

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Frances "Frankie" Swartz, 89, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, Kentucky.

She was born in Olympia, Kentucky on March 14, 1932, to the late Charles Swartz and Opal Moore Swartz.

"Frankie" was a member of the Slate Valley Christian Church.  After graduating from Morehead...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary B. Toy Copher, 80, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on June 6, 1941 to the late Osbond Toy and Zelma Warner.

Mary was known to her family as Nana. Her family and her faith...

Jan 1, 2022

Dillion Chandler Crump, 24 of Bethel, Kentucky passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Bethel. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky on July 20, 1997, to Michael Crump and Tonya Justice.

Dillion was a U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed being around people and making them laugh. He most recently was employed by...

Dec 24, 2021

Blanche Wells, 75, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

She was born on January 17, 1946 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late John T. Wells Sr. and Amy Purvis Wells.

Blanche worked for many years as a seamstress at Jockey International, Inc. in...

Dec 17, 2021

Edna Roselyn Vanlandingham, 88, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, December 17, 2021.

She was married to the love of her life, Gordon Hoover Vanlandingham and they were together for 70 years at the time of her passing.  She was the devoted mother of Deborah Goodpaster (Sherman),...

Dec 12, 2021

Billy Carpenter, 82, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Bath County, Kentucky June 7, 1939, to the late Ray Carpenter and Dora Willoughby Carpenter.

Billy was a lifelong farmer and was employed for 29 years at A.O. Smith Electrical Products.  He was a...

Dec 10, 2021

Barbara Ann Steele Whaley, 88, entered eternal life on December 10, 2021, at Rosedale Green in Covington, Kentucky.

She was born in Owingsville, Kentucky on November 22, 1933, to the late Allen and Alline Steele.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Steele.

Barbara is survived...

Dec 10, 2021

John Kenneth Hunt, 77, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on March 15, 1944, to the late Ruben Hunt and Dorothy Blevins Hunt.

John was a lifelong farmer who also worked as a truck driver for Southern States...

Nov 28, 2021

Jack Thomas "Red" Purvis, 57, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on November 9, 1964.  The son of Gustava Bashford Purvis and the late Lum Purvis.

Red enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his...

Nov 26, 2021

Sara Jane Orme,86, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on January 21, 1935 to the late Henry L. Orme and Lottie Crouch Orme.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Katherine Rogers and two...

Nov 23, 2021

Lillie "Louise" Fry, 95, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.

She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on September 5, 1926 to the late Cleve Buckler and Nara Ellis Buckler.

Louise retired from General Electric in Lexington after 30 years of service. She was a...

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Sharlet Lee Fultz, 82, of Owingsville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Menifee County, Kentucky September 21, 1939 to the late Willie Fultz and Frona Walton Fultz.

Sharlet was a kind soft spoken person who lived for his faith.  He was a member of the Salt...