Obituaries

Nov 11, 2016

Barbara "Barb" Lutz, 71, of Harrodsburg, passed away Friday November 11, 2016 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg, KY.

Barb was born June 27, 1945 in Fairfield, KY to the late Lee Vernon & Virginia Lee Marksberry Lutz.

Barb was a retired office manager/ administration for Dr. Daniel Hill...

Nov 7, 2016

Elwood Thomas Mers, 75, of Flemingsburg, passed away at his home on Monday, November 7, 2016.

Born on August 10, 1941, in Fleming County, he was a son of the late Homer Leslie, Sr. and Geneva Mae Gardner Mers.

He is survived by his children, Tommy Mers, Steve Mers, Elwood Mers,...

Oct 30, 2016

Glendora Meadows Hendrix Saunders, 77, of May's Lick, passed away Sunday evening October 30, 2016 at her home with her family by her side.

Glendora was born May 25, 1939 in Fleming County to the late Harlan Davis and Laura Bruce Johnson Meadows.

Glendora was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and...

Oct 21, 2016

Andrew Shane Ward, 39, of Flemingsburg, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016.

Born on September 13, 1977 in Maysville, he was the son of Donna Stone Lindsey and the late James Allen Ward.

Shane is survived by his mother; his sons, Trenton Shane Ward, Noah Ryan Ward, and Lendyn Allen...

Oct 15, 2016

James Monroe Stacy, 92, of Wallingford, passed away Saturday Morning, October 15, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. James was born in Lewis County on September 17, 1924 to the late Frank and Mary Evelyn Brewer Stacy. James was a retired logger, farmer and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed being with his...

Oct 15, 2016

Jesse "Jay" Wheeler, 80, of Carlisle, departed this life Saturday, October 15, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Jesse was born April 25, 1936, in Johnson County, Ky., to the late Jesse and Sylvia Taylor Wheeler. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virgia. He is survived by 2 sons, James (Rose) Tackett...

Oct 3, 2016

Ruby Louise Rigdon Million, 90, of Maysville, passed away Monday morning October 3, 2016 at Maysville Nursing & Rehabilitation. Ruby was born April 6, 1926 in Lewis County to the late Lee and Florence Clary Rigdon. Ruby retired from the Housing Authority in Lexington, KY after 10 years of service. She loved playing her guitar and singing...

Sep 27, 2016

Douglas Newell "Dougie" Armstrong, Jr., 73, of Tollesboro, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fleming County on January 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Douglas N. Sr. and Beulah Doyle Armstrong. Dougie worked at Bobby's Auto Sales for over 30 years. He was well known for working...

Sep 26, 2016

Gladys Mae "Sissy" Jessee, age 61, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Bourbon Heights in Paris, KY. Ms. Jessee was born to Marjorie Ralls Jessee and the late Clyde E. Jessee on January 24, 1955. For over 32 years she worked as a nursing assistant. In addition to her mother she is survived by...

Sep 19, 2016

George Emmett Horton, 77, passed away peacefully September 19, 2016. George was preceded in death by his siblings: De Loris Wallace, David Horton, and Barbara Moren. George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maxine McIntire Horton; siblings: Julian (Bobbie) Horton of Flemingsburg, Billie (Bob) Jones of Flemingsburg, and Dorothy Dalton and the late Bob Dalton...

Sep 19, 2016

William "Johnny" Mingua, 72, of Owingsville, KY, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at St. Joe in Mt. Sterling. He was born April 17, 1944 in Mason County, KY to the late Oval & Catherine Mingua. Survivors include a large extended family. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. A memorial service will...

Sep 17, 2016

Julia Louise Graham Lofton, 61, of Flemingsburg, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe. Born on November 4, 1954, in Fleming County, she was a daughter of the late Husten Pierce "H.P." and Emmabelle Jackson Graham. Affectionately known as "Ju Ju", Julia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She...

Sep 12, 2016

Oscar O. "Tony" Gulley, 78, of Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Life Care Center of Morehead. Born on August 17, 1938, in Wallingford, Ky., Tony was a son of the late Ollie and Mary Pugh Gulley. Tony was a hard working farmer and true friend who loved his family dearly. His home was...

Sep 12, 2016

John Edward "Eddie" Steward, 58, of Ewing, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe. Born on June 6, 1958, in Mason County, he was the son of the late Edward Steward and Eula Jones Steward. Eddie proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Eddie is survived by his son,...

Sep 10, 2016

Walter H. Schwartz, 9, of Mount Carmel, KY passed away, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Walter was born June 7, 2007 in Berne, IN to William and Mary Schwartz. Walter is survived by several siblings and extended family members. Funeral services will be at 9AM on Tuesday September 13, 2016 at the residence of...

Sep 8, 2016

Michael Sean Ishmael, 36, of Morehead, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center. Born January 27, 1980, in Lexington, he was the son of Linda Grannis Ishmael and the late Gary R. Ishmael. Sean worked for High Mountain Inspection in Casper, Wyoming. During college, one of his proudest accomplishments was serving an...

Aug 24, 2016

Kenneth "Joe" Richmond, 69, passed away at his home in Fleming County, KY, on August 24, 2016. Joe worked for 25 years at Greentree Forest Products. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Joyce McKee Richmond; his daughter, Candace Richmond of Fleming County; his son, Kenny (Christina) Richmond of Winchester, KY; his grandchildren, Brittany...

Aug 23, 2016

Karen Sue Wilson Lucky, 67, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday August 23, 2016 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe. Karen was born August 28, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Kermit R. and Evelyn J. Dejarnett Wilson. Karen had been a CNA at several local nursing homes and was a homemaker. Survivors include her...

Aug 21, 2016

Marilyn Meadows Applegate, 62, went to be with her savior, Sunday morning August 21st , 2016 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville. Marilyn was born, February 14th, 1954, in Maysville to the late Howard & Beulah (Turner) Meadows. Marilyn leaves behind her husband of 44 years, Harry Applegate. They are the parents of two...

Aug 20, 2016

Mary Graham Sayre, 81, of Flemingsburg, KY, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Dr. William Albert Graham and Lucy Williams Graham. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons, John William Sayre and his wife, Tonia, Flemingsburg, KY and Robert...