Kelly Allen Willoughby, age 61, passed away on April 16 at his residence due to cancer. He was born on May 16, 1962 to Lee and Velma Willoughby at their home in Jeffersonville, Kentucky.  Kelly was a born again Christian and a skilled salesman at Lowes. He loved bartering, gardening, farming and spending time with his family and friends. Kelly was a devoted husband and father but most of all he loved being a papaw. He will be deeply missed by all he leaves behind.  Kelly is...

Gary Lee Staton, age 72, passed away at his home on April 9, after battling cancer for six years. He was born on November 3, 1951 to Frances Helen Coyle Staton and the late Henry Staton. Gary was a hardworking, simple man who enjoyed the little things in life. He loved watching westerns but his greatest pleasure was spending time with his family. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. He retired from the Owingsville Housing Authority after 25 years. Gary...

Henry Thomas “Tom” Hogge, 73, of Owingsville, passed away quietly after a brief illness on March 31st surrounded by his loving family. Tom was pure-bred Kentucky and a Bath County original: a husband, father, farmer, insurance agent, realtor, and businessman. He was born July 12, 1950 to Glenmore Hogge of Rowan County and Bessie Carmichael of Mount Sterling, but grew up and lived his entire life in Bath County, which he loved dearly. Tom graduated from Bath County High School in...

Lacy Dewayne McCarty, age 37, of Owingsville, passed away on March 30. He was born on October 3, 1986 to Larry McCarty and the late Annette Mitchell.  Lacy enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and camping. He had a big heart and loved his family. Lacy will forever be missed by those who loved him.  He is survived by his father, Larry McCarty; his brothers, David Wilson (Monica) and Austin McCarty ( Hannah); the love of his life, Karisa Bussell; five children, Cora Enyeart, Kayden...

Stella King, age 81, made heaven her home on March 16. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 4, 1942 to the late Shafter King and Vivian Adams King.  Stella was a humble and kind woman that always enjoyed living a simple life. She greeted everyone with a smile and never had a bad thing to say about others. Cooking, sewing and coloring were some of the things she enjoyed doing. Her favorite thing was attending family gatherings. Stella loved for everyone to get together, share a...

Bonnie Lou (Means) McDonald age 70 of Mt. Sterling, KY passed away March 10, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky. She was born November 23, 1953 to the late Asa Means Sr. and Mattie Anderson Means. She was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church of Jeffersonville and a retired housekeeper for Scottsville Medical Center. She loved and served the Lord most of her life. She loved spending time with her family, especially her great grandchildren and singing and playing guitar. She was a...

Mark Ray Rutherford, age 64, passed away on February 13 in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on October 8, 1959 in Georgetown, Ohio to the late Troy Edward Rutherford and Betty Sue Leach. Mark loved the Civil War era. He was very interested in learning all about history. He worked as a painter for many years and enjoyed playing chess. Mark loved his children and his family. He was a kind, giving man that was always willing to help others when he could. His family will miss him deeply but find...

Sally Elizabeth "Bib" Jones, age 88 of Owingsville, passed away on February 15 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. She was born on October 21, 1935 in Bath County to the late John Conyers and Nancy Robinson Conyers. Bib worked at Cowden's Manufacturing for over 25 years before retiring. She then took on babysitting and working at Clear Creek Market for almost 20 years. Growing up, she was known to everyone as Granny Bib. She loved watching her game shows. The children she...

Inez Vance Otis, age 90, of Marion, Indiana passed away on February 18, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1934 in Owingsville, Kentucky to the late Clark Vance and Mosseletta Salyer. Inez worked 30 years for Foster Forbes Glass Factory as an inspector before retiring. She enjoyed spending time at home and crocheting. Going to a good rummage sale was something she loved to do. She also enjoyed playing solitaire on the computer and watching Netflix. Inez loved her grandchildren. Spending time...

Mitchell Miller, age 72 of Owingsville, passed away on Sunday, February 11. He was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on November 16, 1951 to the late Arnold Miller and Eula Roberts Miller. Mitchell Miller graduated from Bath Co. High School in 1969 and attended Morehead State University before returning to Owingsville to be a part of the business community through Miller Furniture and Appliance, Owingsville Farm Supply, and other business ventures over the past 50 years. He served on many...