Stephen Michael Hanshel, age 33 of Salt Lick, passed away July 9, 2020 at St. Claire Hospital. He was born August 27, 1986 in Lexington, Kentucky to Danny R. Hanshel and Margie Kay Hamm. He was an avid UK basketball fan and enjoyed being outdoors. He loved spending time with his children and family.  He is survived by his wife, Amber Marshall Hanshel; One son, Caden Hanshel; Two daughters, MaCayla Hanshel and Madison Hanshel; his parents, Danny R. Hanshel and  Margie Kay Hamm...

James Walter "Jim" Corey, age 81, went to his heavenly home Sunday, July 5, 2020. Jim was born on March 14, 1939 in Bath County to the late Robert and Abbie Corey.  Survivors include his best friend and significant other of 13 years, Roberta Corbin; two brothers, Harold Corey and Hargis Corey; three sisters; two sons; several nieces and nephews and many friends. He also leaves behind his best fur baby friend, Sam.  Jim loved life, loved to take drives on the scenic...

Mr. Robert "Rob" Pattie, 49, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home. He was born April 29, 1971 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Robert Gregory Pattie, and Donna Mae Perkins Robinson. Rob was an avid Louisville Cardinal Basketball fan, and enjoyed watching the History and Discovery channels. He enjoyed wrestling, and spending time with his family. He loved to joke, and have fun with his great personality and was dearly loved by his family,...

Dolores Barber Hart, age 91, of Owingsville, passed away on June 19, 2020. She was born in Bath County on August 18, 1928 to the late Carl Barber and Jewell Beadle Barber. She was a homemaker and loved to work with her husband on their family farm. She enjoyed walking through the woods and just being outdoors. She was a hard worker and a simple soul. She loved to joke around and had a fun loving personality. Dolores was a member of the Slate Valley Christian Church. She will be missed...

Austin Wesley Hale, age 23, of Owingsville, passed away on June 13, 2020. He was born on April 26, 1997 in Mt. Sterling, KY  to Wes Hale and Anita Vance. Austin loved to skateboard, play video games and put together model cars. He loved to debate with anyone that he could get an argument from. His favorite thing was to hang out with all of his friends. Austin was a special, special boy that had a quick smile and a large heart for all. He was so, so loved by many. He will be deeply...

Paul Santfant, age 72, of Mount Sterling, passed away June 9 at his residence. He was born in Burkhill Ohio on June 25, 1947 to the late Jesse Santfant and Ellen Siekken Santfant. He was a retired UPS driver. He loved to go hunting and fishing. His greatest joy was his bird dogs. He loved to go hunting with them and just enjoyed being outdoors. He also loved to watch UK basketball.  Paul was a kind man that enjoyed helping others. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 42 years...

David York, age 91, of Owingsville, passed away May 27 after a long illness. He was born in Bath County on March 18, 1929 to the late Henry York and Edith Sorrell York. He was a construction worker. He enjoyed bluegrass music, playing the fiddle and the banjo. He loved to square dance and to go fishing. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.  He is survived by one son, Randy (Rhonda) York; two daughters, Paula York and Danita Richardson; two brothers, Donnie York and Gary...

Reva "Rene" Hudson Iker, age 84, passed away Wednesday, May 20. She was born on June 11, 1935 in Menifee County to the late Albert Fritz and Myrtel Pelfrey Fritz. She was a homemaker and loved the outdoors. She loved to sit on the porch and admire her flowers. She enjoyed working puzzles and could do this for hours. She loved her family and spending time with them was something she loved to do. She will forever be missed by her family and friends.  She is survived by one son,...

Bobby Donathan, age 67 of Owingsville, passed away at his residence on May 19. He was born in Mt. Sterling, KY on April 11, 1953 to the late Mason Donathan and Ivins Johnson Donathan. He owned a body repair shop and loved to work on vehicles. He loved to work in the garden, go fishing and mowing the yard. He also loved to cook for all his friends and family. Having fish frys was one of his favorite things to do. Family and friends were important to him and he loved to be with them. He was a...

Greg Crouch, age 61 of Salt Lick, made heaven his home on Friday May 15. He was born on December 7, 1958 in Bath County to Robert Clay Crouch and Mary Lou Reed Crouch. Greg worked construction and was a truck driver most of his life. He didn't mind hard work and taught his son and grandsons the same. He could be described as a jack of all trades.  He loved to fish and go rabbit hunting. That was a family tradition for him and the boys to go every Thanksgiving. Greg loved his...