All Obituaries

Janice Faye (Doyle) Tolle, 74, of Mt. Olivet, Kentucky passed away at her residence on Monday, April 8, 2024.  She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 4, 1949, to the late Ralph and Nancy Allen Doyle. Janice grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio before moving back to May’s Lick, Kentucky.  She helped the Tolle family tend to the Shannon Cemetery for many years. Janice was a simple lady who enjoyed the beauty of the country and the outdoors.  She lived for taking long walks,...

Brian Keith Stitt, 40, of May’s Lick, KY passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.  Brian was born on June 29, 1983, in Maysville, KY the son of Keith and Patty McVey Stitt. Brian was a 2001 graduate of Mason County High School.  He grew up in May’s Lick being a farm boy, riding four wheelers, hunting, fishing, and farming with his dad.  He was an avid UK basketball fan and enjoyed riding motorcycles....

George Thomas Mitchell, born September 25, 1951, completed his time on earth on March 25, 2024. George graduated from Maysville High School and was the son of the late Christine Hitt Rigdon and Henry Thomas Mitchell. He was the beloved husband of Sandra Adams Mitchell. Together, they shared a bond strengthened by love and commitment. His sisters are Marla Jackson and Brenda Anderson. George was a loving father to his three children: Monica (Sam) Hutchinson, Christy (Artiom) Ryabikova and...

Gerald E.Orme,81, of Maysville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Meadowview Regional Hospital.  Gerald was born in Mason County on April 11, 1942, the son of the late Eugene & Lena Thurston Buckner Orme.             Gerald attended Sardis and May’s Lick Schools where he was a graduate of the last class of May’s Lick High School in 1960 and was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University in...

Phoebe Whaley Collins, 86 of May’s Lick passed away on Monday, March 11,2024 at her home.  She was the widow of John J. “Jack” Collins whose death occurred on October 21, 2023. Mrs. Collins was born in Mason County on February 8,1938 daughter of the late James A. & Margaret Curley Whaley.  Phoebe was an active member of St. Rose of Lima Church where she served on the Altar Society, Parish Council, and used her floral design talents to decorate the church on...

Phyllis Beard Woodward, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her residence in Lexington, KY.  Phyllis was born in Taylor County, KY on August 13, 1930, to the late Charles Ray and Gae Pyle Beard. She was a retired elementary school teacher in Ohio and the widow of Charles E. Woodward whose death occurred on September 5, 1995.  She was a member of the Helena United Methodist Church. She leaves behind her sister and friend, Patty Gabbard Gibson; stepson, Robbie...

Ernest “Ernie” Ross, 62, of Highland Heights, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Ernie was born in Campbell County on January 1, 1962, son of Thomas A. Ross of Highland Heights, and the late Mary Ann Ross. Big Ern was a retired truck driver, who enjoyed going to the races, hanging with his friends, and seeing concerts of only the best artists, including his all-time favorite, Bob Seger. Other than his father, he is survived by his...

LeRoy Mingee, Sr. 88, of Germantown passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley, OH.  LeRoy was born in Tollesboro on August 31, 1935, son of the late Leander & Beatrice Rudd Mingee.  He was a retired employee of the Adams County School District as a custodian and school bus driver.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and enjoyed playing music with his band “Billy Woods and the Down Beats”.  LeRoy was an avid card player and...

Catherine Irene Hinkle “Petie” Clarke, 81, of Maysville passed away on Sunday, February 25,2024 at her home of natural causes.  “Petie” was born in Xenia, OH on February 10, 1943, daughter of the late William Eavey & Myrtle Marie Beard Hinkle. She was a registered nurse for many years, and was a wonderful mother and grandmother, who always put her children and grandchildren first.  She loved Jesus Christ and supported missions across the United States....

James M. Howard, 85, of Louisville and formerly of Maysville passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville.  Jim was born in Lebanon, Kentucky on June 24, 1938 son of the late Clarence Byrge & Thelma Elizabeth Harvey Howard.  He was a retired high school teacher in Mt. Olivet and Augusta School Systems as well as a secondary teacher in a prison in Indiana.  He was a member of Washington Central...