Mary Catherine Becraft Smith "Sis", age 84 of Olympia, departed this earthly home for her heavenly home on Monday March 18 after a very short illness. Mary was a precious mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and loving friend. She was a retired housekeeper and a farmer, who loved raising chickens and cattle. She loved collecting clocks, roosters, calendars, magnets, whatnots and whatever anyone brought her. Mary loved her Dairy Queen bacon and chicken strips and her Subway...

Virginia Pearl Johnson Taul, 87, passed away suddenly after a short illness on Sunday morning. She was born February 10, 1932 to the late Reverend Jesse R. Johnson and Laura Trumbo Johnson. She was a life long member of Morning Star Baptist Church and leaves behind a large and adoring family to mourn her passing.  Survivors include two sons Terry B. Taul of Owingsville and George M. Taul, Jr. of Louisville; four daughters Glendale Taul (George) Clarkson of Glenn Dale,...

Marqueletta "Kitty" Hartgrove Green, age 88, of Owingsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born in Bath County on November 15, 1930 to the late Omar James "Si" Hartgrove and Lena McCarty Hartgrove. "Miss Kitty" as she was affectionately known by so many, was a homemaker and a loving caregiver for so many people throughout her life, visiting the sick and attending to the needs of others. She was a member of the Peeled Oak...

Kenneth Scott Wells, 55, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning at his residence. He was born February 1, 1964 to the late Tommy and Barbara Wells. He had a vibrant and colorful personality and took every opportunity to enjoy life. He enjoyed cooking, often saying that it relaxed him and then he enjoyed the fellowship of his family and friends when he sat down to the table. He was a great lover of animals. His children have fond memories of their father raising chickens and pigs, but he also...

Elizabeth "EB" Doyle, age 86, made heaven her home on Thursday, February 28. She was born in White Oak on March 18, 1932 to the late Charlie Allen Stewart and Irene Stewart. She was a kind, loving person. She adored her son, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed greatly by those that knew and loved her.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Theodore "Ted" Collins Doyle; One son, Dale Doyle of Winchester; Two grandchildren, Christy Doyle...

Roosevelt “Sonny” Swartz Jr. passed away February 25, 2019 at the age of 80. He was born March 12, 1938 in Bath County to the late Roosevelt Swartz and Grace Shultz Swartz. Sonny married Barbara Harris Swartz, the love of his life, on July 4, 1959. They were married for 59 years and together raised five children. Sonny was a retired superintendent from Harper Construction. He was the owner of Swartz Mowing Inc. Sonny is a member of the Mudlick Church of God and a Kentucky...

Quincey Xavier "Q" Johnson, age 25, passed away suddenly on February 13. He was a Sharpsburg native, born on October 30, 1993 in Mount Sterling to Chad Johnson and Sheena Jones Johnson. "Q" loved music, loved to sing and perform. He was a state champion in track on a relay team. He ran cross country and loved wrestling. He was also a member of Black Men Working (BMW) during high school. He was an avid UK fan and enjoyed watching the Wildcats play. He was a Kansas...

Billy Gordon "Famous" Wells, 64, passed away suddenly in his home on Wednesday February 13, 2019. He was born June 25, 1954 to the late Billy Barnes Wells and Olive Griffey Wells. He was a member of the Baptist faith and a passionate musician. He loved playing the guitar and singing and wrote many of his own songs. During his lifetime he worked many different places such as Rockwell International, AO Smith, IBM and Fasig Tipton. He was somewhat of an adventurer having spent time in...

Chris Jackson, age 28, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, February 7. He was born on October 2, 1990 in Mt. Sterling to the late Rodney Jackson and Betty Holbrook Jackson. He was a carpenter and a United States Marine. He was very proud of his service and received a medical discharge. He enjoyed rock climbing, hiking and working out. He would work out every day. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking and anything to do with the outdoors. He had a wonderful personality and was liked...

Novalee Raine Brown made heaven her home on February 8, 2019. She was born this day to Matthew Brown and Madison McAteer in Montgomery County. Time was short with this precious angel but she was so greatly loved and will forever remain in the hearts of those that loved her.  She is survived by her parents, Matthew Brown and Madison McAteer; Her maternal grandparents, Henry McAteer and Linda McAteer; Her paternal grandparents, Jennifer Banks and Carl Banks; her maternal great...