Obituaries

Oct 12, 2026

Oct 5, 2026

Paul Duane Stitt, 69, of May’s Lick, passed away, Monday, October 5, 2026, at his home.

Paul was born on July 29, 1957, in Maysville, to the late Paul W. Stitt and the late Ivy Ruth Ginn Stitt.

Paul was a lifelong farmer who over the years raised beef cattle, tobacco, row crops and ran a dairy. He loved to be outside...

Sep 29, 2026

Alan Joseph Oesterreicher, known to so many simply as “AZ,” was born April 13, 1944, in Durand, Wisconsin, to Antone Oesterreicher and Glorus Fox. He passed away on September 29, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him beyond measure and enough stories to keep them laughing for generations.AZ was a man who genuinely cared about people and was always...

Sep 24, 2026

Janet May Moreland, 84, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on February 9, 1942, in Bethel, Ohio.

Janet approached life with curiosity and a sense of wonder. She remained interested in people, ideas, and the possibilities of life, while bringing a wonderful sense of humor to those who knew her. Her joyful spirit made her...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...