Larry Smith
Apr 23, 2026
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, we lost a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong farmer, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and deep love for his family. His name was Larry Dee Smith. Born on June 15, 1947, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, he lived in Moorefield, Kentucky, where he built a life rooted in faith, family, and the land...
Amanda Highfield
Apr 23, 2026
Amanda Lachelle Highfield, 38, of Flemingsburg, passed away early Thursday morning, April 23, 2026, at her residence, with her family by her side.
Born in Maysville on October 3, 1987, her mother is Cathy Cox Kitchen and her father was the late Randy Lee Kitchen.
Amanda was a vital part of the many lives she touched as an educator through the Fleming...
Rosa Lee Spurlock
Apr 20, 2026
Rosa Lee Spurlock, 83, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital in Batavia, Ohio.
Born in Flemingsburg on July 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Lee Gulley and the late Myrtle Carlston Gulley.
Rosa was a homemaker and an avid reader, especially of suspense and thrillers. She was a wonderful mom...
Ronald Litton
Apr 20, 2026
Ronald Ray Litton, 87, of Flemingsburg, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Born in Elliott County on January 3, 1939, he was the son of the late Ray Litton and the late Iola Horton Litton. Iola sadly passed away during childbirth, but when Ray married again a few years later Alice Emmons Litton lovingly raised Ronald as her own, along...
Judy Fryman
Apr 20, 2026
Judy Marie McCord Fryman, 77, of Ewing, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was the widow of Scotty “Duck” Fryman.
Born in Flemingsburg on November 1, 1948, Judy was a daughter of the late Samuel Morton McCord and the late Martha Marie Jarvis McCord.
Judy is survived by her son, David (Michelle) Fryman; her...
Wanda Saunders Downey
Apr 17, 2026
Wanda Saunders Downey, born Wanda Lee Saunders Commodore, entered this world on December 20, 1948, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, the beloved daughter of Geneva DeLores Saunders and William “Billy” Commodore. On Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky, God called her home to eternal rest.
Wanda was a woman of strength, spirit, and unstoppable determination – a true go-getter who never waited...
Joan Gulley
Apr 13, 2026
Helen Joan Gulley, 79, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at her residence. She was the widow of Oscar “Tony” Gulley.
Born in Fleming County on May 1, 1946, Joan was a daughter of the late John Niece and the late Sudie McKee Niece Kilgore.
Joan is survived by her son, Jeffrey O. Gulley and Lee Hall; her grandchild, Christine...
Charles Lee "Whistle" Dailey
Apr 5, 2026
Charles Lee “Whistle” Dailey, 76, of Flemingsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington.
Born in Fleming County on July 31, 1949, Whistle was a son of the late Stanley Reeves Dailey and the late Marjorie Shields Jolley.
Whistle was a farmer and a mechanic who worked for R & N Implement.
He is...
Phyllis Montgomery
2026
Nina “Phyllis” Montgomery went home to be with her Lord and savior on Tuesday April 2, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born in Lewis County on September 27, 1938, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Vinard and Anna White. She lived a life rooted in love, strength, and devotion to his family and God.
Besides her parents she was preceded...
Ollie Ray Flora
Apr 2, 2026
Ollie Ray Flora, 97, of Flemingsburg, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Pioneer Trace Nursing in Flemingsburg. He was the widower of Nancy Glenn Wells Flora.
Born at Battle Run in Fleming County on February 12, 1929, Ollie Ray was a son of the late Paul J. Flora and the late...
Bobby Applegate
Mar 31, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Applegate, 80, of Mount Carmel in Fleming County, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Born in Mason County on April 15, 1945, he was a son of the late William Applegate and the late Ruby Coryell Applegate.
Bobby served in the United States Army Reserves for 11 years. He faithfully served as vice president, president, secretary, and treasurer of the...
Harold Stanfield
Mar 27, 2026
Harold Lee Stanfield, 92, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center on Leestown Road in Lexington.
Born in Fleming County on September 6, 1933, Harold was the son of the late Jessie Lee Stanfield and the late Opal Rebecca McClain Stanfield.
Harold had proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving in the...
Georgia Sloan
Mar 21, 2026
Georgianna “Georgia” Sloan, 87, of Flemingsburg, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her residence.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 17, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Anthony John Rascov and the late Viola Fryman Rascov.
Georgia was the co-owner of Sloan’s Paint and Wallpaper for 46 years and had worked for U. S. Shoe in Flemingsburg. She was...
Chris Mattox
Mar 20, 2026
James Christopher “Chris” Mattox, 55, of Georgetown, Ohio, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 20, 2026, at The Jewish Hospital- Mercy Health in Cincinnati.
Born in Flemingsburg on December 3, 1970, he was the son of Martha Hill Sutfin and the late James “Jimmy” Mattox.
Chris lived much of his life on the Gulf Coast of Central...
Martha Pollitt
Mar 12, 2026
Martha Brown Pollitt, 73, of Flemingsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Bluegrass Hospice in Lexington. She was the widow of Larry Lee Pollitt.
Born in Maysville on July 18, 1952, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Louise Young Brown.
Martha was a huge fan of UK basketball. She was always good for a...
Victor Elam
Mar 11, 2026
Victor "Wick" M. Elam, age 78, of Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on March 11th, 2026, surrounded by his family.Born in Dayton, Ohio on July 25, 1947, to Ralph and Maxine Elam. After serving in the Army, Victor retired from Ohio Bell after 30 years of dedication.He was a man known for his generous heart, and perhaps a...
Randy Bentley
Mar 9, 2026
Randy Bentley, 64, of Wallingford, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Pikeville on March 25, 1961, he was the son of the late Hayse Bentley and the late Mirkie Thornsbury Bentley.
Randy had worked as a welder for Johnson Industries. He was the owner of River Run Auger Company and worked in coal mining. He was a...
Bill Hinton
Mar 6, 2026
William Russell “Bill” Hinton, 85, passed away at his residence, in the house where he was born and lived his entire life, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Born on May 13, 1940, he was a son of the late Rollie Russell Hinton and the late Anna Calvin “Tad” Mitchell Hinton.
Bill graduated from Fleming County High School in 1958. He proudly and...
Russell Montgomery
Mar 3, 2026
Russell Montgomery went home to be with his Lord and savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Lewis County on September 2, 1937, Russell was the son of the late Owen and Virginia Montgomery. He lived a life rooted in love, strength, and devotion to his family and God.
Besides his parents he was preceded in...
Eddie Lamar
Mar 2, 2026
Thomas Edward Lamar, fondly known as Eddie, 65, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home in Sunrise, Florida after a long battle with lymphoma.
Born in Fleming County on January 22, 1961, Eddie was the son of the late Martha Skaggs Lamar and the late Omar Thomas Lamar.
He spent the last 25 years working in the Parks and Recreation...
