Obituaries

Ronald Mason

Ronald Mason

Aug 10, 2026

Ronald Joe "Ron" Mason, 85, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Mason County on July 3, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Alvin Roscoe Mason and the late Christine Strode Mason.

Ron spent many years behind the wheel of a semi,...

Charlie Emmons

Charlie Emmons

Aug 10, 2026

Charles Brice “Charlie” Emmons, 85, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the widower of Carol Luman Emmons.

Born in Poplar Plains on July 12, 1941, Charlie was the son of the late Roy Emmons and the late Josephine Hurst Emmons.

He was a devoted member of his church, the Family Worship Center and...

Emma Richmond

Emma Richmond

Aug 9, 2026

Emma Louise Yazell Richmond, 86, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Bennie Brooks Richmond.

Born in Fleming County on January 21, 1940, Emma was the daughter of the late Curt Yazell and the late Bessie Yazell.

Emma is survived by her daughter, Sarah (Ron) Doyle; her seven grandchildren, Jesse Richmond,...

Scottie "Scoot" Bratcher

Scottie "Scoot" Bratcher

Aug 7, 2026

Scottie Lee “Scoot” Bratcher Jr., 40, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Scoot was born in Louisville, Ky. on June 24, 1986, he was the son of the late Scottie Lee Bratcher Sr. and the late Teresa Kim Childers Bratcher.

Scoot is survived by his sister, Courtney Layne Bratcher of Flemingsburg; his niece, Zoey Layne Jones; and his...

Carolyn Hayden

Carolyn Hayden

Aug 7, 2026

Carolyn Hayden, 82, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Fleming County Hospital. She was the widow of Robert Hayden.

Born in Fleming County on June 22, 1944, her father was the late Husten Pierce “H.P.” Graham and her mother was the late Emma Belle Jackson Graham.

Carolyn was a very fashionable woman who loved to shop. She was a...

Mark Flaugher

Mark Flaugher

Aug 4, 2026

Mark Lawson Flaugher, 71, passed away at his residence in Richmond, Kentucky on August 4, 2026.

Mark was born in Fort Thomas, KY on April 28, 1955. Mark was the twin son of the late Robert (Bob) and Edna Lawson Flaugher of Flemingsburg.

Mark graduated from Fleming County high school where he was a member of the class of 1974. He was...

Marvin Lee Taylor

Marvin Lee Taylor

Aug 4, 2026

Marvin Lee Taylor, 66, of Germantown, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at home, after battling an extended illness.

Born in Maysville, on September 20, 1959, he was the son of the James Donald Taylor and the late Martha Jane Hamm Taylor.

Marvin was a member of Tollesboro Christian Church and valued being Christian and attending church regularly. He graduated from...

Charles Wayne Ishmael

Charles Wayne Ishmael

Aug 4, 2026

Charles Wayne Ishmael, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his home.

Born in Bald Hill on July 5, 1949, his father was the late Earl Brooks Ishmael and his mother was the late Lucille “Blondie” Planck Ishmael.

Charles was a farmer all his life, he milked for many years and later custom chopped Rye Grass and Silage for many farm....

Helen Allen

Helen Allen

Aug 3, 2026

Helen Jean Allen, 92, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, in Flemingsburg. She was the widow of Owen Allen.

Born in Wallingford on February 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Alva Jordan and Jewell Jordan.

Helen was a homemaker and bookkeeper for Allen Excavating. She also enjoyed collecting anything that fascinated her.

She is survived by several nieces,...

Mary Margaret "Sis" Rice

Mary Margaret "Sis" Rice

Aug 2, 2026

Mary Margaret "Sis" Rice 70, of Georgetown, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Lexington

Born in Mason County on June 29, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Eugene “Gene” Rice Sr. and Anna Pearl Rice. She was also preceded in death by one sister Norma Printers. 

Mary Margaret was a Registered Nurse at UK for 40 plus years where...

Pauletta Conn

Pauletta Conn

Aug 2, 2026

Pauletta Ellington Conn, 79, of Flemingsburg made Heaven her home on Sunday morning, August 2, 2026. Welcoming her at the gate besides her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ was her beloved husband, Sterling Owen Conn; her infant son, Johnny Willis Conn; her father and mother, Harlan and Ruby Hicks Ellington; her nine brothers and sisters: Dorothy Eggers, infant Clinton Ellington,...

Janet Faye Marshall

Janet Faye Marshall

Aug 1, 2026

Janet Faye Marshall, 76, of Flemingsburg, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home.

Born in Mason County on June 11, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Garland Logan and Edith Dunaway Logan.

Janet received her associate’s degree and worked as an LPN. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, working on the farm and taking...

Mike Hamm

Mike Hamm

Jul 29, 2026

Michael “Mike” Thomas Hamm, 62, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Fleming County on December 24, 1963, he was the son of the late Carol Thomas “Pete” Hamm and the late Betty Arnold Hamm.

Mike was a farmer who had worked for Davenport Farm Supply, a finish carpenter for Hamm Construction for 29 years in...

Kenny Dearing

Kenny Dearing

Jul 21, 2026

“I’ve had a good life.”

Kenneth “Kenny” Case Dearing lived a life anchored in family and faith. He died peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after a short illness at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born April 14, 1943, Kenny spent his life in Fleming County working as a farmer and managing the Flemingsburg Water Plant. But his favorite roles were husband,...

Christine Moore

Christine Moore

Jul 19, 2026

Christine Burton Moore, 90, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was the widow of Albert Lewis Moore.

Born in Magoffin County on December 18, 1935, her father was the late Lucian Burton and her mother was the late Audra Adams Burton.

Christine worked with her late husband for many years on the farm, milking cows and raising tobacco. She...

Lisa McRoberts

Lisa McRoberts

Jul 19, 2026

Lisa Carol Story McRoberts, 61, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.

Born in Flemingsburg on January 6, 1965, Lisa was the daughter of Carolyn Patrick Story and the late Lee Newell Story.

Lisa had worked in hospital administration for Fleming County Hospital as well as Meadowview. She enjoyed working and talking with people, a gift...

Kevin Allen Banner

Kevin Allen Banner

Jul 15, 2026

Kevin Allen Banner, age 53, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2026.

Kevin is survived by his loving husband of 7 years, Travis Banner; his cherished dogs, Bandit, Henry, and Buddy, who brought him immeasurable joy; his father, David Allen Dunaway of Flemingsburg, Kentucky; his devoted best friend, Perry Key of Cincinnati, Ohio; four loving aunts; one devoted...

Sue McIntyre

Sue McIntyre

Jul 15, 2026

PLEASE NOTE:  COURTESY POSTING FOR SUE'S FAMILY

Sue McIntyre, 93, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Kentucky.

Born on March 14, 1933, daughter of the late Rollie and Anna Hinton and the oldest of seven children.

Sue devoted 36 years-her entire professional career to caring for others as a registered nurse at...

Juanita Sapp Talbot

Juanita Sapp Talbot

Jul 3, 2026

Juanita Mae Sapp Talbot, 84, of Lynn, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at her residence. She was the widow of Albert Peters Talbot.

Born in Hillsboro, Kentucky on April 4, 1942, her father was the late Willie Roscoe Gray and her mother was the late Jessie Marie Hatfield Gray.

Juanita took much pride in whatever she was doing. She loved...

Charlie Lee Duncan Jr.

Charlie Lee Duncan Jr.

Jun 20, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charlie Lee Duncan Jr., who died on June 20, 2026, at the age of 71. After a recent diagnosis of neuroendocrine cancer, his health declined more rapidly than anyone anticipated. Throughout this difficult time, he remained surrounded by the love and support of family and friends.

Born on December 1,...

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