Donnie "Peagravy" Pergrem, age 60, passed away Tuesday, January 15. He was born in Bath County to the late Charles David Pergrem  Sr. and Ruby Martin Pergrem on November 30, 1958. He was a 12 year employee of Swartz Enterprise. He was a dedicated, dependable and hard working employee. He was a huge Bath County Sports Fan and also loved UK basketball. He liked to coon hunt when he was younger. The thing that most remember about him is his personality and sense of humor. He...

Frances Manley of Mt. Sterling, KY, a former Bath County native, passed away Friday January 11, 2019 at St. Joseph - Mt. Sterling. She was born November 10, 1924 in Bath County to the late Orville and Clara Highley Rice. Frances dearly loved her family and was a people person. She was an avid rook player and enjoyed square dancing. She was a member of the Slate Valley Christian Church. She also was a member of the Eastland Christian Church. Wherever she went she was the life of the party....

Kenneth C. Cassidy, age 96 of Owingsville, passed away January 10, 2019. He was born in Bath County on April 5, 1922 to the late Buford Cassidy and Florence Pergrem Cassidy. Kenneth was a farmer and also did some construction work. He could be described as a hardworker that everyone admired. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and reading. He also enjoyed target shooting. He was a member of the NRA and also of the KY Corp of Long Rifles Association. He will be greatly missed by the family...

Susan McClain, age 47, of Sharpsburg, passed away at her residence on December 27. She was born on January 21, 1970 in Gary, Indiana to the late Margaret Shepherd McClain. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her. She is survived by one son, Johnathan McClain of Louisville; Three daughters, Tijuana McClain of Hopkinsville, Ashley Leon of Mt. Sterling and Jackueline Purvis of Sharpsburg; Two brothers, Kenneth McClain and Todd McClain;...

Linda Sue Thompson, age 68, of Owingsville, passed away on December 20. She was born on October 2, 1950 in Bath County to the late Emmitt Thompson and Mary Thompson. She worked at Bluegrass, Bath Manufacturing and Affinity Apparel. She loved her job and worked hard her entire life. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.  She will be remembered for her hard work, kind heart and her love for Ale-8's.  She is survived by two sons, Raymond "Punkin" Crouch of...

Ernest "Sonny" Barber, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday evening. He was born on January 6, 1935 to the late George Earl and Iola Barber and through his lifetime he had many adventures which took him to places like the desserts of Arizona and the Big Sky lands and mountains of Montana. He and his wife, Bonnie Lou Barber, retired to Owingsville and were proud to own a quiet little cattle farm here in their home town that they operated until...

Wilma Joyce Whitt, age 82, of Owingsville, passed away at the Life Care Center in Morehead on December 21. She was born in Montgomery County on December 11, 1936 to the late Ed Thompson and Anna Mae Spence Thompson. She worked many years at A.O. Smith in Mt. Sterling and was also a homemaker. She was a kind, loving woman and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.  She is survived by two granddaughters, Devin King of Owingsville and Sherry Whitt; One sister, Geraldine Thompson...

Ira Leon (Pete) Rice, 83, went home to be with our Lord suddenly on Saturday December 15th at St. Claire in Morehead KY, he had been a resident at Edgewood Estates in Frenchburg.  He was born July 28, 1935 in Louisa to the late John and Josephine Rice.  Pete was a retired State Foreman for the Highway Department in Louisa, a member of the Cando Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed fox hunting. Pete served as a Private in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. He was a hard worker...

Lillian Goodpaster Ulery, age 96, made heaven her home on December 13, 2018. She was born in Owingsville on August 21, 1922 to the late George Goodpaster and Maria Purvis. She was a member of the Sugar Grove Homemakers. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She had a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor. She will be remembered as a kind, loving soul that liked to spend time with family. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.  She is survived by one...

Stewart M. Ferrell, age 68, of Salt Lick, passed away Sunday November 25, 2018. He was born June 9, 1950 in Menifee County to the late Charlie Ferrell and Dorothy Stewart Ferrell. He was retired from Seal Master. He also was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Stewart also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was very proud to be a veteran and adored his grandson. He will be missed by his family and...