James Collie Crawford Jr., 87, of Boston,   Ky., passed his soul to Jesus and eternal life after a long battle with bladder cancer. In his own words he said that his 87 years was a good …

Chandra Nadine Brown Handy, 72, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, after an extended illness. Born June 8, 1954, she was the daughter of Athlene Brown …

Brenda Gilvin Barker, 83, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Homestead Nursing Home in Lexington. She was born Oct. 5, 1942, in Montgomery County, and …

William Allen Lindström, 85, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Lexington, just days before his 86th birthday. Born Aug. 14, …

Lucille Stalker Potter, 74, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at The Willows in Lexington. Born March 5, 1952, in Pikeville, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Gertrude …

Hazel Virginia Eckl, 83, of Troy,   Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  Born April 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late …

Elnora Elizabeth Congleton Barnes passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home with family nearby. Born in Mt. Sterling, she attended Mt. Sterling City Schools and played clarinet in the band. …

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alma Dean Lyle Dunn, 71, who departed this life Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her residence. Born July 18, 1955, in Winchester, she spent the …

Gary Robert Hutson, 86, of Mt. Sterling, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Friday, July 24, 2026, after a short battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Born March 10, …

Emma Smith-Leach, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Greenville, S.C., at the age of 100 and ½ years. Born Feb. 21, 1926, in Lookout, she was a beacon of wisdom, joy and …

Dava Kristin Brown, 46, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Danville. Born Nov. 3, 1979, in Morristown, Tenn., she was the daughter of David Brown and …

Tracy B. Hurley, 76, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born Aug. 22, 1949, in Stopover, he was the son of …

John Randall “Randy” Russell, 74, of Paris, died Monday July 20, 2026, at his residence. Born Oct. 12, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of Patsy Wright Russell of Salt Lick and the late …

Mary Maxine Hughes Vice, 84, of Winchester, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 23, 2026, at home. Born Nov. 27, 1941, in Hazard, she was the daughter of the late Mann and Sitha Smith Hughes. …

Frances McLean Staton, 98, of Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born April 11, 1928, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frances “Frank” …

Patsy Myers Crouch Watts, 82, of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home. Born Sept. 2, 1943, in Bethel, she was the daughter of the late Rex Ragan Crouch and Ruth Myers Crouch. …

Danny Michael Coulter, 78, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home. Born Sept. 18, 1947, in Boyle County, he was the son of Byron Coulter and Jane Duggar Coulter. He was a …

James “Jim” Lee Thompson, 62, of Owingsville, died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Born April 26, 1964, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late …

Nancy Estes Moore, 59, of Camargo, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born Sept. 1, 1966, in Mt. Sterling, she was the daughter of the late C.G. Jr. and Frances …

Roy Douglas Sorrell, 98, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born Nov. 29, 1927,   in Bath County, he was the youngest of nine children born to Ellis and Eunice Fortune Sorrell.   He had a …