Don “Ruff Rider” Edmond, Jr., 72, of Ewing, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Saint Elizabeth Edgewood. Born in Maysville on May 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Donald Lee Edmond, Sr. and the late Margaret Ann Perkins Edmond. Don was a truck driver for the majority of his life and was the owner of DLE Trucking.  He was a member of the American Truck Historical Society. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Brown Edmond; his children, Donald Dean...

Edward H. “Ed” Ratcliff, Jr., 76, of Cynthiana, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Born in Ashland on May 13, 1944, he was the son of the late Edward H. Ratcliff, Sr., and the late Alene Littleton Ratcliff. Ed was a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Engineering. He was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America where he was awarded the God and Country Award from then governor, Bert T. Combs.  A  member of the...

Steve Hammond, 48, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at Fleming County Hospital. Born in Prince George’s County, Maryland on July 29, 1972, he was the son of Steven Barry Hammond and Ivey Rae Tate Jones. Steve was a self employed carpenter who enjoyed being with his family and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Gooding Hammond; his son, Cody (wife Sarah) Emmons; his daughter, Haylae (husband Aaron) Edmond; his grandchildren,...

Billy Ray Crawford, 65, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Born in Hillsboro, KY on April 29, 1955, he was the son of Dolly Link Fawns of Hillsboro and the late Nelson Crawford. Billy had worked as a foreman for an electrical sub-contractor and was a farmer. He is survived by his children, Brian Black, Amanda Crawford, Sammantha Crawford, Jessie Crawford, Billy Wayne Crawford, Waylon Ray Crawford, Caleb Cordell Crawford,...

Bobby Comer King, 83, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Fleming County Hospital. Born in Falmouth, KY on August 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Harry Milford King and the late Opal  Kenner  King. Bobby worked as a lithographic print maker for 48 years.  He worked at Dayton Press and Central Printing.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Bobby enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing ping pong and loved sports.  He...

Michael Stephen “Mike” Gardner, 66, of Wallingford, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Dayton, OH on August 19, 1954, he was the son of Robert William Gardner and Mary Hawley Gardner. For 30 years, Mike worked as a master electrician.  He was of the Pentecostal faith. Mike is survived by his wife, Sharon Archer Gardner; his two children, Michael Stephen Gardner II and Jackie Lynn Shannon; his two grandchildren,...

Rev. Melinda Eubanks Hamilton, 81, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville.  Robert Lee Hamilton, her husband of 34 years, preceded her in 1989. Born in Fleming County on October 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clifton D. Eubanks and the late Ausel Lee Tribby Eubanks. Melinda was a familiar face at the Maysville Wal-Mart where she worked as a greeter.  She had worked as a CNA at Bourbon Heights, Pioneer...

Anna Belle McRoberts, 81, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center.  She was the widow of Ronnie McRoberts. Born in Fleming County on April 7, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Albert Story and the late Mary Eva Williams Story. Anna Belle was a 1958 graduate of Fleming County High School.  She would go on to work for Frank Boone in the Fleming County Clerk’s office and become the Fleming County Clerk in January...

Robert Allen “Bob” Harmon, 83, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Fleming County on June 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Daniel Harmon and the late Vinetta McKee Harmon. Bob worked for the Shoe Factory in Flemingsburg for 25 years.  He was well known throughout the community as the owner of Harmon’s Pool Room and Harmon Country Music Park.  He proudly served his country in the United States...

Catherine Jean Bailey, 80, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. She was the widower of John Bailey. Born in Ohio on February 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Mae Cooper Tumbleson. Catherine had worked in several area factories, Mama’s Kitchen and The Family Shoe Store.  Her most rewarding work was being a foster parent for many years. She is survived by her children Rick (Rhonda) Bailey, Randy...