All Obituaries

Nathaniel "Scotty" Martin, husband of Robyn Helton Martin, of Mt. Sterling, passed away January 20, 2022, at his residence. He was a 37 year old native of Montgomery County, a self-employed contractor and member of the Christian Faith. Scotty was a loving husband, father and wonderful son. He was an avid Bengals fan who enjoyed family, friends and life. He made a lasting impression everywhere he went and will be greatly missed.  In addition to his wife, Robyn, Scotty is...

Jerrie "Sister" Darnell died January 17, 2022 at Mayfield Manor in Lexington, KY. She was an 87-year-old native of Montgomery County, daughter of the late Harry and Allene Scott Darnell and a member of High Street Christian Church. She attended Dubois High School and went on to work at Cowden Manufacturing where she retired from.  Jerrie is survived by one daughter; Darlene Darnell, one granddaughter; Alicia Darnell, one great-grandson; Brayden Burgess, two brothers;...

Bonita Hunt Scott received her wings on January 16, 2022. She went home to be with the lord and once again to be with her husband “Dinky”. Bonita was a native of Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Roger Dink Scott. Bonita was the daughter of the late James Jewell Hunt Sr. (Lucille Barnes Hunt), step-mother; Pauline R. Hunt.  She was also proceeded in death by her brother Paul Donae` Hunt, Gino Regan and cousin Larry Garrett. Bonita was...

Gregory Wayne Watkins, of Jeffersonville, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  He was a 50-year-old born in Campton, Kentucky, son of Clarence Wayne Watkins and Judy Pohlabeln, and a member of Macedonia Church. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Janice Young, 2 sisters, Fannie "Sissy" Howard and Emily Crabtree, 2 sons, Jesse Watkins and Logan Watkins, a daughter, Elizabeth Jones, 4 grandchildren, and several nieces and...

Scott Lyons, husband of Nancy Morris Lyons, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.  He was a 50-year-old born in Carlisle, Kentucky to the union of the late Frank Alvin and Patricia Hafley Lyons, a welder for the Pentair company and a member of the Christian faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 4 sons, Dalton Lyons (Corey Branham), Brandon Lyons (Kari), Nicholas Lyons and Matthew Lyons, and 2 grandchildren, Owyn and Finley Lyons, his mother, Patricia...

Barbara Jo Couch Ritchie, wife of Billy E. Ritchie, of Owingsville, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at age 79. Barbara was born in Covington, KY to Albert L. and Aline P. Toy Couch and most recently lived in Mount Sterling. She was a retiree from Southern States Co-op, serving more than 30 years, and a member of the First Church of God. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Kim Williams (Richie) and Sheryl R. Abercrombie (Paul); one son, William Albert Ritchie; three grandchildren,...

Ronald "Hoppy" Haddix, widower of Barbara Ann Meyer Haddix, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was an 85-year-old born in Wolfe County, Kentucky to the union of Reva Phipps Haddix and the late Denzil Haddix, a retired farmer and member of Grassy Lick Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Rhonda (Randy) Anderson, 3 grandsons, Cecil Patrick Pergram, Jason Anderson and Sean Anderson, 7 great-grandchildren, Kadie, Aiden,...

Eric Alan Setters, better known to the world as Radar, was born on July 1, 1964 to Louise Copher Setters and the late Edwin Setters right here in Montgomery County. Eric graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1982, and immediately joined the United States Army. He attended Basic Training at Fort Benning, GA, and was later stationed at Fort Belvoir in Virginia. He was a member of Alpha Company, Old Guard, where he guarded The Tomb of the Unknown Solider, achieved the rank of SP4, and...

Russell Klaber, husband of Barbara Rogers Klaber, of Frenchburg, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  He was a 72-year-old born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to the union of the late Ray and Edna Myers Klaber, a construction worker and member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 4 daughters, Kimberly Martin (Gary), Brandi Pennet (Jason), Brandie Wright and Maleigha Eversole, 2 sons, Dane Klaber (Jamie) and Chris Davidson, 10 grandchildren, and 2...

Louise Holder Templin Little, widower of the late Elwood Templin and Marion Little, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  She was an 83-year-old born in Bourbon County, Kentucky to the union of the late John "Buck" and Sis Hatton Holder, a homemaker and member of the Christian faith. She is survived by 4 daughters, Diane Gross (Larry), Cathy (John) Cockerham, Linda Wright and Angie Lena, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...