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Terry Ray Paige

Terry Ray Paige

Dec 12, 2025

Terry Ray Paige, age 71, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at UK St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead. He was born January 12, 1954, in McDowell, Kentucky, the son of the late Thurman Paige of McDowell and Bessie Newsome of Ashtabula, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife,...

Mary Lou Hazelbaker

Mary Lou Hazelbaker

Nov 14, 2025

Mary Lou Hazelbaker, age 79, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, November 14, 2025, at St Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Mary was born in Xenia, Ohio, on July 1, 1946, to the late John and Lola Madge Wakeley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Leona Toy, Radia...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue (Snedegar)  Adams

Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue (Snedegar) Adams

Nov 1, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Snedegar Adams, age 73, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born February 4, 1952, in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert Clinton and Lela Frances Pickrell Snedegar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers:...

David Newton Earlywine

David Newton Earlywine

Oct 23, 2025

David Newton Earlywine, age 80, of Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born May 12, 1945, in Mt. Olivet, Robertson County, he was the son of the late Cecil Newton Earlywine and Della Fryman Earlywine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jesse...

Peggy Gail Whisman

Peggy Gail Whisman

Oct 7, 2025

Peggy Ravenscraft Whisman, age 71, of Mount Sterling Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 31, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Harold Ravenscraft and Shirley Maxine Persyn Ravenscraft.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Stevie Call

Stevie Call

Sep 16, 2025

Stevie Call, age 74, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington, surrounded by family after a life full of love, hard work, and community spirit.

Born November 7, 1950, in Maysville, he was a son of the late Jewell Day...

Clarence Wallace

Clarence Wallace

Aug 11, 2025

Clarence Wallace, 78, of Mt. Sterling, entered his Heavenly home on Monday, August 11, 2025, at his residence. Born December 7, 1946, at Sharkey in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Ernest Wallace and Eula Frances Black, and was raised by his late Uncle Sud and Aunt Christine Rawlings.

Clarence was a man of...

Gary "Dave" David Ratliff, Sr.

Gary "Dave" David Ratliff, Sr.

Jul 4, 2025

Gary David Ratliff, Sr., 45, of Wallingford Road in Flemingsburg, passed away tragically on Friday, July 4, 2025, due to a fireworks accident.

Born July 28, 1979, in Morehead, Dave was the beloved son of Gary Ratliff and Teresa Hall Ratliff of Flemingsburg, who survive him.

He is also survived by two sons, Gary David...

Francis (Frank) Smith Cannon

Francis (Frank) Smith Cannon

Jun 9, 2025

Reverend Francis (Frank) Smith Cannon, age 82, of Hillsboro, Kentucky, embarked on his heavenly journey on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at UK – St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Kentucky.

Frank was born June 21, 1942, in Albany, Georgia, the son of Hoke and Lucilla (Cook) Cannon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Judy Ann (Ratliff)  Anderson

Judy Ann (Ratliff) Anderson

Jun 2, 2025

Judy Ann Ratliff Anderson, age 77, of Vanceburg, formerly of Tilton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Vanceburg Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lewis County.

She was born December 10, 1947, at Sharkey, Fleming County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late William Howard Taft Ratliff and Katherine Brown Ratliff Caudill. In addition...

Shirley Ann (Vice)  Conway

Shirley Ann (Vice) Conway

May 17, 2025

Shirley Ann Vice Conway, age 84, of Sunset Road, Hillsboro, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Life Care Center in Morehead.

She was born June 17, 1940, in Tilton, Kentucky, and was a daughter of the late Arthur Vice and Margarete Campi Vice and was raised by her late aunt and uncle, Jay and Ruby McClain...

Valas "Val" Lynn (Conley)  Jones

Valas "Val" Lynn (Conley) Jones

May 12, 2025

Valas "Val" Lynn Conley Jones, age 63, of Faris Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at her residence.

Born September 14, 1961, in Lewis County, she is the daughter of Opal Harris Conley of Maysville and the late Floyd Conley.  Besides her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Conley.

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Claude "Sonny" A. Cooper

Claude "Sonny" A. Cooper

Apr 19, 2025

Claude A. "Sonny" Cooper, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, formerly of Fleming County, passed away peacefully April 19, 2025, at St. Claire UK Hospital after a brief illness. He was born June 7, 1943, in Fleming County to the late Ona Kissick and Chester Cooper.

He was preceded in death by first wife Carolyn Sue Jones Cooper on...

Estill Martin Horsley

Estill Martin Horsley

Apr 10, 2025

Estill Martin Horsley, age 60, of Holly Lane Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his residence.

Born June 5, 1964, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he is the son of Maxine Gilliam Horsley of Hillsboro and the late Howard Horsley. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Rocky Dean Horsley and Douglas...

Virginia (Messer)  Mcglone

Virginia (Messer) Mcglone

Apr 8, 2025

Virginia Messer McGlone, age 84, of Hope Hill Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville.

Born November 18, 1940, in Rowan County, Virginia was a daughter of the late Everette Messer and Marie Johnson Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo...

Charles Matthew Lewis

Charles Matthew Lewis

Mar 29, 2025

Charles Matthew Lewis, age 58, of Orchard Road, Hillsboro, KY, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hospice of Hope in Maysville.

Matthew was born June 26, 1966, in Flemingsburg, KY, and is the son of Louella Ratliff Lewis, of Hillsboro, and the late James W. Lewis.

In addition to his mother, he is survived...

Tammy Jeannine (Curtis)  Engle

Tammy Jeannine (Curtis) Engle

Mar 27, 2025

Tammy Jeannine (Curtis) Engle, age 59, of Colfax, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1965, in Flemingsburg to Elizabeth Curtis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Bessie Reeves. Tammy is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard L. Engle,...

Betty Ann (Jimison)  Pugh

Betty Ann (Jimison) Pugh

Mar 7, 2025

Betty Ann Jimison Pugh, age 81, of Wallingford, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at the U.K. Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born September 15, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of the late Dewey and Betty Lee Tolle Jimison.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Vanessa Lynn (Fawns)  Warder

Vanessa Lynn (Fawns) Warder

Mar 6, 2025

Vanessa Lynn Fawns Warder, age 61, of Hope Hill Road, Flemingsburg, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at UK-St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 9, 1963, in Flemingsburg, to Ronnie and Lillian Ruth DeBord Fawns.

Vanessa is survived by two sons, TJ Warder of Ewing and Nathan...

Dolly (Link)  Fawns

Dolly (Link) Fawns

Dec 24, 2024

Dolly Link Fawns, age 92, of Lower Rock Lick Road, Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at U.K. St. Claire Hospital in Morehead.

Born December 15, 1932, in Frenchburg, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Link and Mattie Mae Walton Link.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

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