Obituaries

Joyce Ann Rose

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.

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Kevin Scott Dailey

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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