Obituaries

Clarine Carpenter Bevins

Clarine Carpenter Bevins

Dec 23, 2023

Clarine Carpenter Bevins, 87, of Parker Lane, May's lick, Kentucky passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Kentucky.

She was born August 8, 1936 in Mason County, Kentucky to the late John Walker Carpenter and Grace Mae Rose Carpenter.

Clarine was of the Christian faith and attended the May's Lick Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Justin Thomas Mitchell

Justin Thomas Mitchell

Dec 8, 2023

Justin Thomas Mitchell, 32, of Pecks Ridge-Tilton Road, Flemingsburg passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 in Mason County, Kentucky.

Born October 6, 1991 in Maysville, Kentucky a son of Timothy Wayne "Timmy" Mitchell and the late Robin Almeta Carpenter Mitchell.

Justin enjoyed the outdoors especillay riding his RZR with his family and friends. He also enjoyed hunting, playing the playstation...

Evelyn McGinnis Hunt

Evelyn McGinnis Hunt

Nov 3, 2023

Evelyn McGinnis Hunt, 88, of Ewing, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 3, 2023 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born June 4, 1935 in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late James McGinnis and Lavada Barnett McGinnis.

Evelyn spent several years of her life working as a cook in the Sorrell's Resturant and also several years sewing in...

Joseph Franklin Price

Joseph Franklin Price

Oct 23, 2023

Joseph Franklin Price, 82, of Carlisle, Kentucky passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at his residence. 

He was born May 30, 1941 in Nicholas County, Kentucky to the late Joseph Vernon Price and Emma Lou Wasson Price.

Joseph retired from the city of Carlisle after over twenty years of service. He was also a farmer and enjoyed fishing and spending...

Sahara Dawn Mitchell Wagoner

Sahara Dawn Mitchell Wagoner

Oct 21, 2023

Sahara Dawn Mitchell Wagoner, 27, of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Hospice of Hope Care Center in Maysville, Kentucky after an extended illness.

She was born August 6, 1996 in Lexington, Kentucky the daughter of Donnie Mitchell and Chrystal Pollitt Mitchell. 

Sahara was a 2015 graduate of Fleming County High School and attended the Pleasant Ridge...

William Alvin "Billy" Hunt

William Alvin "Billy" Hunt

Oct 18, 2023

William Alvin "Billy" Hunt, 91, of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 at his residence. 

He was born March 10, 1932 in Bourbon County, Kentucky to the late Kirby Hunt and Ethel Lyons Hunt. 

Billy enjoyed the outdoors, restoring model A Fords, and tinkering with things. He was also a member of the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church and...

Geneva Katherine Graves Earls

Geneva Katherine Graves Earls

Oct 13, 2023

Geneva Katherine Graves Earls, 96, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky.

She was born December 19, 1926 in Fairview, Kentucky to the late Homer Graves and Elizabeth Graves.

Geneva enjoyed sewing, cooking for her family, and spending time with those she loved. She was a member of the...

Wayne Gray

Wayne Gray

Sep 6, 2023

Wayne Gray, 75, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg after a brief illness. 

He was born September 4, 1948 in Cowan, Kentucky, to the late Oliver Gray and Alva McGuinn Gray. 

Wayne enjoyed fishing, golfing, horse races, watching his sons work on old cars, and enjoyed playing...

Marcia Ellen Reeves (née Hunt)

Marcia Ellen Reeves (née Hunt)

Sep 3, 2023

Marcia Ellen Reeves (née Hunt), 78, of Norwood, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. 

She was born November 16, 1944 in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late Emery Hunt and Mary Jewell "Maxey" Hunt.

Marcia enjoyed watching cooking shows; spending time with family and friends, and cherished time spent with her grandchildren. 

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Gerald Ray Smith

Gerald Ray Smith

Aug 20, 2023

Gerald Ray Smith, 58, of Carlisle, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. 

Born December 21, 1964 in Bourbon County Kentucky, a son of Frances Clem Smith and the late Earsel Smith.

Gerald was a member of the Shepherd's House Church in Maysville, Kentucky. He enjoyed fishing, going to church and just being...

Elizabeth Alleta Mitchell Jolly

Elizabeth Alleta Mitchell Jolly

Aug 19, 2023

Elizabeth Alleta Mitchell Jolly, 77, of Carlisle, Kentucky passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Bourbon Heights  in Paris, Kentucky surrounded by her family.

She was born March 25, 1946 in Morehead, Kentucky a daughter of the late Harrison Richard Jolly and Victoria McCarty Jolly.

Elizabeth enjoyed watching tv, playing cards, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with...

John Stevenson "Steve" Howe

John Stevenson "Steve" Howe

Aug 17, 2023

John Stevenson "Steve" Howe, 59 of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Univeristy Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Born July 6, 1964 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to the late John Given Howe and Johnnie Day Royse Howe.

Steve spent his liftime working on the farm from raising tobacco, hay and cattle, to operating a...

Harlan Robert "Johnny" Abner

Harlan Robert "Johnny" Abner

Aug 17, 2023

Harlan Robert "Johnny" Abner of Ewing, Kentucky passed away at the age of 60 on Thursday, August 17, 2023 surronded by his family.

He was born April 4, 1963 in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late Robert E. "Jim" Abner and Roberta Ann Dye.

Johnny spent most of his life working on the farm and as a mechanic for Stephens...

Joshua Jo Johnson

Joshua Jo Johnson

Aug 13, 2023

Joshua Jo Johnson, 27, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky passed away Sunday August 13, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky from injuries after being struck by a vehicle on New Circle Road. 

He was born November 17, 1995 in Lexington, Kentucky a son of Jody Layne Johnson and Amy Profitt Powell. 

Joshua enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, helping others, and just being goofy.

He was...

Tracy Tilton Hammonds

Tracy Tilton Hammonds

Aug 10, 2023

Tracy Tilton Hammonds, 60, of Cowan, Kentucky, passed away on August 10, 2023, with his family at his side at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

He was born April 7, 1963, in Governors Island, New York, to Joseph Tilton "J.T." Hammonds and the late Beverly Brogan Hammonds.

Tracy was an avid collector, a hard-working tobacco farmer, and a skilled...

Travis Gene Collins

Travis Gene Collins

Jul 30, 2023

Travis Gene Collins, 36, of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his residence. 

He was born February 19, 1987 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Richard Gray and Marilyn Collins.

Travis enjoyed the outdoors, going to demolition derbies, working on derby cars when he was younger, fishing, taking care of his pets, and playing video games.

In...

Luwana Mae McKee Overley

Luwana Mae McKee Overley

Jul 26, 2023

Luwana Mae McKee Overley, 89, of Ewing, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her daughter's home in Ewing.

She was born June 6, 1934 in Fleming County, Kentucky, to the late Sammie McKee and Viola McRoberts McKee.

She was a homemaker, a 1952 graduate of Fleming County High School and a member of the Hilltop Christian Church.

Luwana...

William Ray "Billdo" Hughes

William Ray "Billdo" Hughes

Jul 24, 2023

William Ray "Billdo" Hughes, 71, of Ewing, Kentucky, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.

He was born April 23, 1952 in Breathitt County, Kentucky.

Everyone around town knew Billdo for riding his bike all around. He enjoyed working on the farm, collecting knives and lighters, hunting, and of course his bicycles. 

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Janice Sue Gray Totten

Janice Sue Gray Totten

Jul 4, 2023

Janice Sue Gray Totten, 84, of Nicholasville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born October 22, 1938, in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Howard Gray and Frances Florence Gray.

Janice retired after working  thirty-seven years for the United States Postal Service. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Dorothy Jean Allen

Dorothy Jean Allen

May 28, 2023

Dorothy Jean Sams Allen, 80, of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her residence. 

She was born March 19, 1943 in Nicholas County, Kentucky to the late Walter Sams and Mary Coleman Sams. 

Dorothy retired from Jockey International after more than 30 years. She attended the Ewing Christian Church and the Ewing Baptist Church. Dorothy enjoyed making...