Obituaries

Mar 10, 2020

Betty Jean Clarke, 90, of May's Lick passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe.

Jean was born in Tallahassee, Florida on May 28, 1929 daughter of the late Ross & Myrtle Meloy.  She was an English instructor at Morehead State University for 27 years and a member of First Christian...

Feb 24, 2020

MAYSVILLE  Diane Hamilton, 52 of Maysville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center.  Diane was born on July 30, 1967 in Maysville to the late Clarence & Francis Ann Jones Hamilton.

Diane's greatest joy in life was her family and friends, she enjoyed her coffee and cigarettes, and watching her...

Feb 16, 2020

Shirley Hughes, 81, of Mt. Olivet passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020   at the home of her son Howard Wayne & Mary Hughes in Robertson County.

Mrs. Hughes was born in Robertson County on February 9,1939 daughter of the late Julian & Avis Lorain Claypoole.  She was an accomplished seamstress and an avid member of the Robertson...

Feb 11, 2020

Gary Minton, 52, of Maysville passed away on Monday, February 11, 2020 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe.

Gary was born in Brown County, OH on March 28, 1967 son of Linda Minton Doyle. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors.  He had been employed at Wald Manufacturing and had a woodworking...

Feb 3, 2020

Ruth Ann Williams, 69, of Maysville passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe.

Ruth was born in Maysville on October 10, 1950 daughter of the late John William & Alice Frances Smitson Shields.

Survivors include a daughter Rachel (Jaime) Taylor of Stout, OH; a granddaughter Mia Marie Taylor;...

Feb 2, 2020

GERALDINE MOORE, 89, OF CAMPBELL, OHIO, PASSED ON TO HER ETERNAL HOME ON SUNDAY, FEB. 2, 2020, AT ASSUMPTION VILLAGE IN BOARDMAN, OHIO.

SHE WAS THE WIDOW OF JOHN MOORE, WHO PASSED IN 1996.

GERALDINE WAS BORN DECEMBER 15, 1930, IN MAY'S LICK TO CLARENCE AND HAZEL CRACRAFT FRODGE.  SHE RESIDED IN MASON COUNTY UNTIL...

Jan 31, 2020

Delmar Dean Applegate, 67, of Tollesboro, went to sleep with Jesus on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

Dean was born in Mason County on February 3, 1952 son of the late Carl Douglas & Betty Fite Applegate.  He was a retired contractor & furniture dealer in the Orangeburg community. ...

Jan 27, 2020

Charles M. Simmons, 81, of Maysville passed away on Monday January 27, 2020 at his home.

Charlie was born in Fleming County on July 29, 1938 son of the late Charles R. & Perlina Stephenson Simmons. He was a retired 39 year employee of Emerson Power Transmission.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge #52 F&AM and...

Jan 19, 2020

Henry "John" James, Sr., 63 of May's Lick passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his residence.  John was born on February 14, 1956 in Lodi, Ohio.  He enjoyed his work as a Regional Truck Driver and working on vehicles and creative fabrication.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Christine Furr James,...

Jan 18, 2020

Priscilla Diane Turner, 77, of Lexington passed away on January 18, 2020 at Select Specialty Healthcare in Lexington.

She was born in Leslie County on December 5, 1942 daughter of the late Woodrow & Betty Morgan.

Survivors include her husband Robert L. Turner; a son Robert M. Turner of Lexington.  She was preceded in death...

Jan 18, 2020

Lula Mae Linville, 99, of May's Lick passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Maysville Nursing & Rehab Facility.

Mrs. Linville was born Mason County on March 25, 1920 daughter of the late Smith Chancelor & Emma Kate Wells Shepherd.  She was a homemaker and attended Forman's Chapel United Methodist Church.

She was preceded...

Jan 16, 2020

Doris M. Henson, 75, of Sardis passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Robertson County Health Care Facility.

Doris was born in Robertson County on February 2, 1944 daughter of the late Everett & Lucille French Moran.  She was a retired cook and the widow of Billy Henson.

Survivors include four daughters, Lee (Tommy)...

Jan 16, 2020

Charles E. Fowler, 90, of Maysville passed away peacefully on January 16, 2020 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe.

Mr. Fowler was born in Mason County on November 20, 1929 son of the late Wood L. & Mattie Doyle Fowler.  He served as Vice President and Director of Security Bank & Trust for 35 years.  He...

Jan 9, 2020

Ruby K. Gibson, 57, of Germantown passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2019 at Meadowview Regional Medical Center.  Ruby was born on October 21, 1962 in Covington, Kentucky to the late Calvin G. & Ruby Imogene Fryman McKenzie.

Ruby was a selfless, strong, genuine and helpful person.  Her greatest joy was being a devoted mother to her...

Jan 9, 2020

Joyce Gayle Cummins Hammond, 70, of Maysville passed away peacefully at her home after a lengthy illness on Thursday, January 9, 2020.  Joyce was born in Fayette County on June 5, 1949 daughter of the late James Lang & Norma Louise Gillespie Cummins.  She was a retired elementary school teacher who taught in Grant County for 27 years. She...

Dec 30, 2019

MAYSVILLE   Clarence Harrison Gifford, 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Care Center at Kenton Pointe in Maysville surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 26, 1929 in Washington, Kentucky to the late Agnes Gifford Rhodes & Benjamin Harrison Gifford.  Clarence is survived by his wife of 72 years,...

Dec 27, 2019

Richard Bradford, 74, of Brooksville passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.  Richard was born in Mason County on February 24, 1945 son of the late Cecil Woodrow & Cora Geneva Morgan Bradford.  He was a retired Supervisor with Clopay Corporation after 42 years of service and served in the...

Nov 22, 2019

Phillip Stephen Manning, 74, of Maysville passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 at his residence.

Phillip was born in Maysville on April 14, 1945 son of the late C. Stephen & Ruth Fentress Phillips Manning.  He was a well-known Floral & Interior Designer whose work located him in various cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, New...

Nov 17, 2019

Beverly Ellen Strader Whitener, 57 of Tollesboro passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2019 at her home.  Beverly was born on February 16, 1962 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to David Strader, Sr. & Beverly Tharp Tibbs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Whitener.

In addition to her parents Beverly is survived by...

Nov 13, 2019

Grover James "Jimmy" Green, 88, of Murphysville passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  Jimmy was born in Lewis County on September 16, 1931 son of the late Sherrell & Erma Goodwin Green.  He was retired from Wald Manufacturing after 32 years of service.  He was a veteran of the US Army serving...