Obituaries

Recent Obituaries For Families in May's Lick, KY

Ranie Watts

Ranie Watts

Aug 27, 2026

Ranie Watts, 82, of Lexington, gained her heavenly wings and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Cambridge Rehab in Lexington, KY.

Ranie was born on June 13, 1944, in Breathitt County, to the late Arnold Watts and the late Jennie Gross Watts

Ranie’s father, Arnold, was killed in action at Normandy Beach in 1944 when...

James Michael Perraut

James Michael Perraut

Aug 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and loved one, James Michael “Mike” Perraut, 56, of Maysville, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at his home.

Mike was born on June 23, 1970, in Maysville, son of Jim Perraut and Wanda Lightner Perraut of Aberdeen, OH. He was a 1988 graduate...

Marjorie S. Holbrook

Marjorie S. Holbrook

Aug 24, 2026

Marjorie Elizabeth Schramm Holbrook, 86, formerly of Versailles, Kentucky, passed away in Maysville, Kentucky on August 24, 2026. Margie was a cherished mother, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed.

Margie had a vitality and love for life that makes it incomprehensible that she is gone. She had a curiosity and breadth of knowledge that is hard to describe in...

Janice McKee

Janice McKee

Aug 11, 2026

Janice Kaye McKee, 58, of Maysville, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her residence.

Born in Nicholas County on January 13, 1968, her parents were the late James Gulley and the late Omie Shields.

Janice had worked at Little Ceasars, Big Lots, Caproni’s, and Crystal Tissue. She was a member of the Eternal Life in Jesus Christ. She liked to play...

Phyllis Jean Moran

Phyllis Jean Moran

Aug 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, best friend, and loved one, Phyllis Jean Moran, who gained her wings on August 10, 2026, at the age of 59.

Phyllis was born on August 8, 1967, in Georgetown, Ohio. She was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her family and the...

Mayola Doyle

Mayola Doyle

Jul 26, 2026

Mayola Neville Doyle, 97, of May's Lick, Ky. passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Maysville Nursing and Rehab.  She was the widow of Neville Doyle.

Born in Robertson County, Ky. on September 9,1928, she was the daughter of the late Neville Crockett and Jessie Myrtle Fogg Smith.

Growing up as an only child, Mayola had a happy childhood. She had dreams...

Pastor Johnny Nelson Adamson

Pastor Johnny Nelson Adamson

Jul 24, 2026

Pastor Johnny Nelson Adamson, 73, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Fleming County, Kentucky on November 23, 1952, his father was the late Ivan Adamson and his mother was the late Ruth Linville Adamson.

Johnny was a retired Baptist minister, serving the Lord in that role for 45 years. He was faithful to his...

Mary Jo Henson

Mary Jo Henson

Jul 15, 2026

Mary Jo Henson, 96, of Mount Olivet, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville, Ky.

Born in Robertson County on March 31, 1930,  her father was the late Joe Henry Henson and and her mother was the late Leola Manning Henson.

Mary graduated from Deming High School and worked for 32 years at the...

Steve Campbell

Steve Campbell

Jul 15, 2026

Stevan Grant “Steve” Campbell, 71, of Maysville, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Richmond, Kentucky.

Born in Mason County on August 17, 1954, he was the son of the late Dewey Campbell and Mary Ethel Hord Campbell.

Steve devoted his life to teaching and spent his career with 4th and 5th grade students at Simmons Elementary and Southside Elementary Schools in...

Daniel Thomas " Danny" Allen Sr.

Daniel Thomas " Danny" Allen Sr.

Jul 2, 2026

Daniel Thomas “Danny” Allen, 70, of Mt. Olivet, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Born in Williamstown, KY on January 28, 1956, his father was the late Walter Allen and his stepmother was the late Ruby Brown.

Danny worked as a forklift driver at Toyo Seat in Flemingsburg for several years and was a...

David Keith Shepherd

David Keith Shepherd

Jun 29, 2026

David Keith Shepherd, 56, of May's Lick, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.

Born in Maysville on December 14, 1969,  David was the son of Bonnie Cox Shepherd and the late S.C. Shepherd II.

He was a lifelong farmer and mechanic. He enjoyed working on trucks and farm equipment and doing custom farming in the area.

David...

Willa Mae Kidd

Willa Mae Kidd

Jun 19, 2026

Willa Mae Kidd, 62, of May’s Lick, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville.

Born in Brown County, Ohio on July 7, 1963, Willa was the daughter of the late George Crowell and the late Nellie Mae Garrison Brooks.

Willa had worked for PCP in Ripley, Jockey International in Maysville and...

Cheri Lynn Ensor Dugan

Cheri Lynn Ensor Dugan

Jun 3, 2026

Cheri Lynn Ensor Dugan, 65, of Maysville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Mercy Health Anderson Hospital in Forestville, Ohio.

Born in Maysville, Kentucky on July 17, 1960, her father was the late Dr. Jack Ensor and her mother was the late Lois Hill Ensor.

Cheri worked as a licensed medical massage therapist, a job she was highly capable and...

Larry Wayne Workman

Larry Wayne Workman

May 24, 2026

Larry Wayne Workman, 69, of Ewing passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on September 21, 1956, in Mason County to the late Everett and Mildred Linville Workman.

Larry devoted his life to agriculture, beginning in his youth by setting tobacco and helping manage dairy...

Robert J. Adamson

Robert J. Adamson

May 2, 2026

Robert Jay Adamson, 54, of Maysville passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born on July 30, 1971in Lexington, Kentucky to Pam Wood Adamson and the late Ivan Davis Adamson.

Robert worked for Mansback Metal in Maysville when he was younger. He suffered a severe accident that resulted...

Jack Bonecutter

Jack Bonecutter

Apr 27, 2026

Jack Douglas Bonecutter, 74, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on September 18, 1951, in Shelby, Ohio to the late Douglas Robert Bonecutter and Alydia Stump Avent.

Jack grew up in Ohio and worked for the Federal Government as an engineering consultant for many years before retiring. He...

Thomas Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Alexander Hamilton

Apr 14, 2026

Thomas Alexander Hamilton, 80, of Mt. Olivet passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home. Tommy was born in Maysville, Kentucky on February 20, 1946, to the late Alexander Hamilton and Ruby Pitts.

Tommy was a self-employed tree trimmer for over sixty years. He was a devoted member at Revie Pentecostal Church where...

Juanita F. Simmons

Juanita F. Simmons

Apr 12, 2026

Juanita F. Simmons, 87, of Maysville, KY passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 23, 1938, in Mason County, to the late Robert and Anna Mae Parker Tucker.

Juanita loved playing bingo and working jigsaw puzzles, but what she cherished most was every moment she shared with Charlie, the love of...

Dr. Phillip Harrell Yunker

Dr. Phillip Harrell Yunker

Apr 12, 2026

Dr. Phillip Harrell Yunker, of Maysville, passed away after a brief illness at Baptist Health on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Phillip was born on November 2, 1945, in Sturgis, Michigan to the late Jean Howard Yunker and Alberta Harrell Yunker.

Phillip was a graduate of Western Michigan University, class of 1967 and the University of Louisville Medical School 1972. He was...

Jessie William "Billy" Campbell

Jessie William "Billy" Campbell

Apr 9, 2026

Jessie William “Billy” Campbell, 73, of May’s Lick, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born on May 17, 1952, in Mason County to the late Jessie Daniel Campbell and Rose Mary Phillips.

Billy worked on a farm for over 50 years doing manual labor. He demonstrated an exemplary work ethic and consistently provided care and...

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