Obituaries

Aug 16, 2024

David Glenn Piercy was born November 25, 1957, and departed this life Friday, August 16, 2024, reaching the age of 66 years. He was the son of Tella Mae (Troxell) Piercy and (the late) Amos Andy Piercy.

He is survived by his wife, Ola "Jane" (Doss) Piercy; 2 sons, Michael (Jane) Piercy, and Chris Piercy; 2 step-children,...

Aug 15, 2024

Robert Ray Johnson was born August 9, 1941, and departed this life August 15, 2024, reaching the age of 83 years. He was the son of the late Tom and Dova (Denney) Johnson.

He is survived by: one daughter, Renata Farmer (Adam); two sons, Steve McGinnis and Shane McGinnis (Rachael); five grandchildren, Jessica, Liam, Gabriel, Elijah, and...

Aug 13, 2024

Bertha June Dobson was born February 14, 1955, and departed this life August 13, 2024, reaching the age of 69 years. She was the daughter of the late Harry McKinley Arthur and Maggie (Young) Ellis.

She married Garnett Dobson and to this union two children were born.

She is survived by: one daughter, Stephanie Guerrero;...

Aug 13, 2024

Drexell Anderson was born August 6, 1926, and departed this life August 13, 2024, reaching the age of 98 years. He was the son of the late Silas Elmer and Iva Lola (Rice) Anderson.

He is survived by: one son, Mike Anderson (Sue); one granddaughter, Aleatha King (Andrew); one grandson, Michael Aaron Anderson; and four great grandchildren,...

Aug 12, 2024

Freddie Kay Ward was born January 26, 1941, and departed this life August 12, 2024, reaching the age of 83 years. He was the son of the late William "Bill" Ward and Evelyn (Lee) Smith.

He is survived by: his long-time companion of Wanda Miller; children, Tony Ward, Dale Miller, Tina Pearson, and Teresa Smith; one sister,...

Aug 7, 2024

Mark Anthony Skehan was born January 4, 1972, and departed this life August 7, 2024, reaching the age of 52 years. He was the son of Carol (Miller) Skehan and the late Gerald Skehan.

In addition to his mother, Carol, he is survived by: one daughter, Marissa Skehan; two grandchildren, Lily and Jude; two brothers, Gerald and...

Aug 5, 2024

Trevor Cole Cherry was born on August 12, 2005, and departed this life on August 05, 2024, reaching the age of 18 years. He was the son of Amy Cherry (Adam Carpenter) and Kenny Myers (fiancé, Brenda Rylah).

In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, Tyler Cherry, Briar Cherry, Colton Myers, and Samuel Myers;...

Aug 3, 2024

Shawn Owen Gregory, newborn infant son of Gerald and Heather Gregory, entered into eternal life Saturday, August 3, at Baptist Health in Lexington.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: maternal grandparents, David and Robbi Franks; aunt and uncle Denise & Cody Ray and cousin Hunter Ray; great grandparents, Nan Franks, Robert & Dicie Harmon;...

Jul 30, 2024

Billy Joe Morgan was born January 4, 1950, and departed this life July 30, 2024, reaching the age of 74 years. He was the son of the late Charles Noble and Maude (Piercy) Morgan.

He is survived by: his wife, Mary Anne Morgan; four children, Lisa Morgan Powell (J.B.) Rick Morgan (Dr. Stephanie Southard), James Meece (Verna),...

Jul 29, 2024

Artemus Stephens was born June 18, 1974, and departed this life July 29, 2024, reaching the age of 50 years. He was the son of Gary Stephens and Janet (Corder) Stephens.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his wife, Angelica (Wilson) Stephens; one son, Michael Dixon; three daughters, Keela Fuson (Kurtis), Alexis Dixon, and...

Jul 28, 2024

Dallas Wayne Sanders was born September 26, 1963, and departed this life Sunday, July 28, 2024, reaching the age of 60 years. He was the son of Shirley (Denney) Sanders and the late Edward Samuel Sanders.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by: four children, Brandon Sanders, Cody Upchurch, April Upchurch, and Autumn Upchurch Perkins;...

Jul 26, 2024

On Friday, July 26, 2024, Mary Francis Mattingly went to her eternal home, surrounded by her children and granddaughter, Haylee.

Mary was born on November 9, 1940, in Monticello, Kentucky to the late Joe and Laura West.  Mary resided in Monticello for most of her long life where she and John West began a family. Mary was...

Jul 26, 2024

Tom Hardin Phillips was born on May 21, 1981, in Somerset, KY and departed this life July 26, 2024.

Tom is survived by his wife, Charissa, and two daughters, Mia Ashlyn and Charlotte Rose. He is also survived by his parents Hardin and Karen Phillips. Tom had one brother, David Bruce (Angela) and one nephew, Kendall.

Jul 26, 2024

Sheila Stinson was born on October 31, 1962, and departed this life on Friday, July 26, 2024, reaching the age of 61 years. She was the daughter of (the late) Kenneth and Rener (Stinson) Kennedy.

She married Elam Stinson and to this union, 1 child was born.

She is survived by her husband, Elam Stinson;...

Jul 20, 2024

Nancy Katherine Thompson was born February 11, 1925, and departed this life Saturday, July 20, 2024, reaching the age of 99 years. She was the daughter of the late Siebert J. McNeal and Irene (Roberts) McNeal.

She married Elwood Yancey "Packy" Thompson and to this union three children were born.

She is survived by:  one...

Jul 18, 2024

Lilly Mae Middleton was born September 15, 1947, and departed this life Thursday, July 18, 2024, reaching the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of the late Odie Marion and Dempie Lillian (Gregory) Koger.

She is survived by: her husband, Kenneth Middleton; her children, Penny, Danny, and Charlie Black; two grandchildren, Raney and Jesse Black;...

Jul 18, 2024

Dwight Daniel Briscoe, age 72 of Somerset, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024.  Dwight was born on May 29, 1952, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of the late Elbridge and Mary French Briscoe.  He graduated from Talawanda High School in 1970.  Dwight worked at French's Grocery with his grandparents until their passing. As owner,...

Jul 17, 2024

William Todd Koontz was born May 4, 1966, and departed this life Wednesday, July 17, 2024, reaching the age of 58 years. He was the son of Bill and Jeanita (Ragan) Koontz.

In addition to his parents, Bill and Jeanita Koontz, he is survived by: one son, Robert Koontz; one brother, Mark Koontz; and two grandchildren, Sophia...

Jul 16, 2024

Terry David Walcott was born May 31, 1948, and departed this life Tuesday, July 16, 2024, reaching the age of 76 years. He was the son of Betty (Lee) Walcott and the late Hulen David Walcott.

In addition to his mother, Betty Walcott, he is survived by: two children, Michele Coffey and Darrin Walcott (Whitney); one sister,...

Jul 14, 2024

Gordon McFarland was born May 29, 1952, and departed this life Sunday, July 14, 2024, reaching the age of 72 years. He was the son of the late Charles Alexander "C.A." McFarland and Eula (Tuggle) McFarland.

He married Sandra Keith and to this union two children were born.

He is survived by: one son, Trevor...