Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

May 18, 2023

Norma Jane Purcell Ruark, 91 of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Thursday May 18, 2023 at the Robertson County Health Care Facility in Mt. Olivet, Kentucky.

She was born January 8, 1932 in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Herman Purcell and Hattie Mae Leet Purcell.

Norma was known by many children in the Ewing community as she enjoyed babysitting over one...

May 1, 2023

Andrea Helen Thomas Choate, 52 of Lebanon Ohio, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born November 10, 1970 in Maysville, Kentucky to the late Scotty Florence and Helen Florence.

Andrea enjoyed traveling, riding four wheelers and motorcycles, loved the outdoors while spending time with her dog Tipsy.

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

Mar 20, 2023

Leslie Richard Mitchell, 82, of Ewing, Kentucky went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born in Mexico, Kentucky on October 13, 1940.  The son of the late Theodore Mitchell and Roxie Sapp Mitchell. 

Leslie was a lifelong farmer and hunter.  His bright light, infectious smile, joyous...

Mar 20, 2023

Norma Jean Ellison, 82, of Brooksville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Kentucky. 

She was born on April 8, 1940 in Lewis County, Kentucky, to the late Alvia T. Hall and Ella Catherine Shaner Hall.

Norma was a retired nurses aide.  She was a graduate of Lewis County High School and...

Mar 17, 2023

Samuel “Sammy” Justin Harris, 65, of Fleming and Jessamine Counties passed away at home Friday March 17, 2023 surrounded by “his girls” – his wife Cibina Harris of nearly 40 years, and his loving daughters Mollie and Samantha Harris.

 

Sammy was the 10th of 12 children born to Carless Dewey and Olive Mae (Gregory) Harris in Sharkey, KY on...

Feb 25, 2023

Nelma Jane Spencer of Flemingsburg, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital Lexington, Kentucky.  She was born August 4, 1935 in Flemingsburg, to Arlie and Ethel Hunt and attended Fleming County High School.

 

Nelma was preceded in death by her parents, sister Wanetah Hunt Newsom of Flemingsburg, ex-husband Boyd Spencer of West Milton,...

Feb 18, 2023

Lela Clarence “L. C.” Cord Jr., 93, passed away peacefully at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky, while under Hospice Care on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

He was born July 31, 1929 near Cowan, Kentucky, a son of the late Lela Clarence Cord Sr. and Charlene Teegarden Cord.

L. C. attended school in Fleming County, Kentucky and grew up helping...

Feb 10, 2023

Sherry Elaine Christiansen, 55, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at the M.D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

She was born July 22, 1967, in Flemingsburg, daughter of Roy Lee Gray and the late Bonnie Jo Fannin Gray.

Sherry was a graduate of Fleming County High School and continued her education at Morehead State University achieving...

Jan 29, 2023

Donald Thomas Feeney, 66, of Ewing, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati Ohio.

He was born June 6, 1956 in Toledo Ohio to the late William Feeney and Elaine Ferrell Feeney.

Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was a...

Jan 27, 2023

Sara “Sissy” Barnett Dickson, 71 wife of Don Dickson passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. For the past twenty years she and her husband had been residents of Georgetown, Kentucky. She was born April 22, 1951, in Lexington to the late Charles Thompson Barnett and Roberta Ray Barnett whose...

Jan 24, 2023

Stanley J. Gray, 79, of Ewing, departed this life on Tuesday January 24, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born July 9, 1943, in Fleming County, Kentucky to the late Jasper Gray and Jennie Mitchell Gray.

Stanley was a Kentucky Colonel, enjoyed music and played guitar and sang in several country music...

Jan 6, 2023

Edith "Kitten" Boswell, 66, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away Friday January 6, 2023 at her residence.

She was born November 25, 1956 in McKee, Kentucky.

Edith loved the beach, her plants, and especially her coffee, which she never missed a morning of having. She loved collecting jewelry and decorating her house. She was so funny-...

Dec 10, 2022

Christopher "Mud Man" Gillum, 65, of Ewing, Kentucky passed away Saturday December 10, 2022 at the Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg Kentucky.

He was born July 28, 1957 in Columbus Ohio to the late Alvin Gillum and Pauline Ferguson Gillum.

Chrisopher enjoyed racing, playing cards, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was of...

Nov 28, 2022

Gary Wayne "Cooter" Shields, departed this life peacefully surrounded by his family on November 28, 2022 in Ewing, Kentucky at the age of 68.

He was born June 1, 1954 in Robertson County, Kentucky, to the late Malen "Poodle" Shields and Lorena Mae Collins Shields.

Gary was a member of the Robertson County Fire Department for...