Obituaries

Jun 14, 2023

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we regretfully announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, Alice Pugh.  Alice, affectionately known as "Gran", wholeheartedly embraced her roles as a loving wife, devoted mother, esteemed teacher, and unwavering soul. On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the remarkable age of 80, she peacefully departed this world...

Jun 8, 2023

Linda Gulley Bailey, 77, of Corbin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born in Muses Mill, Ky. on August 17, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Gulley and the late Aline Hinton Gulley.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of the University of...

Jun 1, 2023

Rickey W. Watson, 68, of Elizaville, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Maysville on January 8, 1955, he was the son of the late Clinton Watson and the late Christine "Toadie" Collins Watson.

Rickey was retired from Fleming-Mason Energy after 34 years of...

May 31, 2023

Michelle Dawn Gulley, 31, of Flemingsburg, entered the gates of Heaven and received her wings on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Born in Maysville on January 21, 1992, she was the daughter of Roger Gulley and Dana Williamson Gulley.

A 2010 graduate of Fleming County High School, Michelle was currently working for Toyo Seat. ...

May 27, 2023

Tyler A. Mattox, 31, of Lexington, formerly of Flemingsburg, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Morehead on August 27, 1991, he is the son of Jeff (Tonya) Mattox and Shelia Harris (Dana) Smith.

Tyler is survived by his wife Jesshia Wagoner Mattox; son, Trenton; his parents; siblings Teri...

May 22, 2023

Judy Conley, 74, of Wallingford, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Maysville on January 8, 1949, her parents were the late Wilbur Watson and the late Jean Cooper Watson.

Judy was the owner and operator of Conley's Grocery for 40 years and she loved her customers. A member...

May 18, 2023

Billy Todd Jolly, 46, of Hillsboro, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Richmond, Kentucky.

Born in Morehead on August 17, 1976, he was the son of Marion Jolly and Carolyn Sue Hatch Ellison.

Todd worked for M&M Services and previously had worked in auto body, farming, bulldozer work, and as...

May 10, 2023

Patty McClanahan, 64, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.

Born in Maysville on August 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Rufus "Hoop" McClanahan and the late Sara Alice Gulley McClanahan.

Patty was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived...

May 8, 2023

Michael Layne Mineer, age 55, of Bear Creek, North Carolina, ascended the physical realm for his heavenly home on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Michael was born in Fleming County on January 29, 1968, to the late William Brooks Mineer and the late Janice Emmons Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lowell Lee...

May 7, 2023

Scotty "Duck" Fryman, 78, of Ewing, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Fleming County Hospital.

Born in Bath County on July 6, 1944, his parents were the late Harrison Fryman and the late Olive Mitchell Fryman.

Duck was a farmer who raised tobacco and beef cattle, and milked for himself as well...

May 5, 2023

Robert Banks "Bobby" Vice, 82, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence.  He was the widower of Doris Ann Lykins Vice.

Born in Nicholas County on August 22, 1940, his parents were the late Lincoln Ford Vice and the late Nannie Kay Buzzard Vice.

Bobby was a farmer who...

May 2, 2023

Donna Lee Hampton Rankin, 71, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her residence after a hard battle with cancer.

Born in Maysville, Ky. on December 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Russell Jay Hampton and the late Beulah Lee Barnett Hampton.

Donna dedicated 28 years working at...

Apr 26, 2023

James Daniel "Danny" Peratt, 65, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Saint Joseph East in Lexington.

Born in Fort Monroe, Va. on March 25, 1958, he was the son of the late James Monroe "Buddy" Peratt and the late Mary Mildred McCarty Peratt.

Danny had worked in construction and was...

Apr 25, 2023

Woodie Lemoines Boling, 82, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home.

Born in Fleming County on January 29, 1941, he was the son of the late Winifred Lemoines Boling and the late Anna Lee Ishmael Boling.

Woodie retired from Randall Textron after 43 years of service.  He was a...

Apr 16, 2023

Wilma "Billie" Jean Horton Jones, 91, of Flemingsburg, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Robertson County Health Care Facility.  She was the widow of Robert Mason "Bob" Jones.

Born in Poplar Plains on December 15, 1931, her father was the late Walter Horton and her mother the late Beulah Maggard Horton.

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Apr 15, 2023

Billy Gene Applegate, 86, of Tollesboro, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Saint Joseph East in Lexington.  He was the widower of Donna Lou Tully Applegate.

Born in Tollesboro on February 14, 1937, his parents were the late William Belvin Applegate and the late Hildred Mason Applegate.

Billy was a farmer and...

Apr 13, 2023

Nellie Arlene Simmons Martin, 78, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville.

Born in Fleming County on November 4, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Glinna Mae Nickels Simmons and the late Lewis Franklin Simmons.

Nellie was a wonderful, loving mother. ...

Apr 8, 2023

Albert Simmons, 82, of Flemingsburg, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Ky.

Born in Fleming County in 1941, he was the son of the late Glinna Mae Nickels Simmons and the late Lewis Franklin Simmons.

Albert was a man of many...

Apr 5, 2023

James Calvin Robinson, 70, of Mount Carmel, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born in Fleming County on October 11, 1952, he was the son of the late James "Tyle" Robinson and the late Stella Francis Penrod Robinson.

Calvin was a farmer and truck driver who had...

Apr 2, 2023

Charles Clayton "C.C." Prater, 37, of Flemingsburg, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Born in Mason County on March 5, 1986, he was the son of Caren Dawn Curotto Prater and the late Lowell Clayton Prater.

C.C. was very proud of his Italian heritage as his great grandparents were born in Italy....