Francis Charlene Spencer, 70, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022, at her residence.  She was the widow of Ronnie Spencer. Born in Fleming County on March 12, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Buford Hester and the late Nora Stidham Hester. Charlene worked at U. S. Shoe in Flemingsburg and as a bus monitor for Fleming County Board of Education.  She attended Light of Grace Church. Charlene is survived by her three daughters, Dana Case and husband Rod,...

Larry Dale Mitchell, 75, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Saint Joseph East in Lexington. Born in Fleming County on January 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Howard R. “Buddy” Mitchell and the late Mary Reynolds Mitchell. Dale worked for IBM/Lexmark for 45 years as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer.  He was a member of the Mount Carmel Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Mitchell; his two children, Jeff...

Robert James Masters, 81, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, Ky. Born in Rowan County, Ky on January 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Early Masters and Beulah Thompson Masters. Robert was a life-long farmer and had retired from the city of Flemingsburg at the water plant.  He loved his family dearly and had a passion for gardening.  He was known as “The Pumpkin Man” by many.  He also...

Harper Grace Smoot passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. She was the daughter of Andrew Smoot and Britney Turner Smoot. She is survived by her parents; her maternal grandparents, Angie and Chad Turner; her paternal grandparents, James and Brenda Smoot; her maternal great grandparents, Vicki and Tommy Prince; along with several aunts, uncles, and other extended family. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m., Monday, September 26,...

Patricia “Patty” Jane Rawlings, 76, of Hillsboro, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Saint Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Ky.   She was embraced by her son and daughter-in-law here on earth as she passed and was welcomed by Jim, her husband of 55 years, on what would have been their 58th wedding anniversary, as well as her daughter, Natalie, who passed away November 25, 2021. Patty was born in Morehead on September 13, 1946, to the...

Donnie Lee Brooks, 63, of Flemingsburg, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center. Born in Montgomery County on August 14, 1959, he was the son of the late Avery Elwood Brooks and the late Ogelene Byrd Brooks. Donnie had worked at Nestle in Mt. Sterling for 10 years, and attended Heritage Christian Church in Mt. Sterling. Donnie is survived by four of his siblings, Roy Brooks, Kenny Brooks and wife Brenda, Mark Brooks and wife Linda, and Carolyn Sue...

Carol Sue Hay Osborne, 60, of Tollesboro, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at Fleming County Hospital.  She was the widow of Dave Osborne. Born in Maysville on September 20, 1961, she was the daughter of Opal Ruth Marshall Hay and the late Billie L. Hay. Carol was a factory worker for U. S. Shoe, Walds, the Bow Factory, Techno Trim, and Jockey.  She also worked in the jewelry department for J. C. Penney and Wal-Mart.  She worked at Freddy’s Restaurant and...

Dennie Gene “Dee” Buckler, 71, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Clark Regional Medical Center. Born in Maysville on September 17, 1950, he was the son of the late Nellie Buckler. Dee was a lifetime farmer who worked for Bob’s Food Service, a farmhand for Glen Woodard Farms, and for Williams Concessions. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Cook; his nephew whom he considered a son, Randy (Debbie) Williams; his five grandchildren, Destiny...

Barbara Sue Sloas, 74, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. Born in Harlan County on January 29, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Milford Anderson and the late Bertha Bolin Anderson. Barbara worked for U. S. Shoe in Flemingsburg, in security for a trucking company in Lexington, and as a test proctor for the United States Army. She is survived by her husband, Irlin Sloas; her four siblings, Julie Filipino, Joy Thomasson, Wilma...

Velma Mae Bellamy, 82, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at her residence. Born in May’s Lick on March 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Claypoole and the late Elma Robb Claypoole. Velma was a factory worker and housekeeper.  She was a volunteer grandparent for the local Fleming County Headstart.  She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. She is survived by four of her children, Candy K. (Serafin) Arvizo, Debbie (Robbie)...