All Obituaries

Anthony Cornelius (Corny) Salvaterra passed away early in the morning of January 26, 2023. He died peacefully in his sleep. He was 87 years old at the time of his death. Corny Salvaterra was born on July 26, 1935 in Wilkes Barre, PA. After graduating from GAR Memorial High School he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, and then later attended West Virginia University where he acquired a Master’s Degree in Computer...

Brett Howard Goodpaster passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his residence in Berea, KY. He was a 51-year-old native of Bath County (Montgomery County Graduate). His parents were Ronnie Nelson Goodpaster and the late Regina Baker-Goodpaster. Brett enjoyed staying busy and working with his hands. This led to a perfect paring with the family’s line of work including that of his late uncle Jimmy Goodpaster and father Ronnie. Together they worked for years as contactors for the...

Oliver "Red" Willoughby, husband of 73 years to the love of his life, Mary M. Willoughby, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.  He was a 91 year old born in Montgomery County, Kentucky to the union of the late Nelson and Elemeth Reffitt Willoughby.  He was a life long farmer, and cattle grader, retiring from the Paris Stockyards after 40 years.  He was a member of the Cattleman's Association and sold produce on Camargo Road for over 25 years. In addition to his...

Bertha Evelyn Richmond, widow of Oscar Eugene Richmond, from Sharpsburg, KY passed away Sunday, January 22,2023 at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her passing at her daughter's home in Mt. Sterling, KY. Bertha was born June 1, 1939, in Peasticks, KY to parents Della (Jefferson) Little and Alfred Little. She is survived by 3 sons, Johnny Eugene Richmond, James Ora (Penny) Richmond, and Jackie Wayne Richmond, and 2 daughters, Judetta (Jackie)...

Mary Alice Downs, wife of Darvin L. Downs, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, KY. She was an 84 year old born in Hazard, KY to the union of the late John and Polly Gayhart, a homemaker and member of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her husband, Darvin Downs, 2 daughters; Sherry Royce (Robert) and Shirlee Downs-Inlow (Michael), a granddaughter, Kayla McLaughlin (Dylan), 3 great grandchildren; Jason Garrett, James McLaughlin and Lorelai...

Jerry Lane Rose, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.  He was a 64-year-old born in Clark County, Kentucky to the union of the late James Rose and Helen Hamilton , an Army veteran and a night watchman for Indian Creek Horse Farm. He is survived by 2 daughters, Chrissy Noel Nicholls (Dennis) and Tasha Nicole Green, 8 grandchildren, James Lee Hunter, Arthur Lee Rose, Caden Jace Nicholls, Avery Layne Nicholls, Robert Green Jr., Malachia Green, Shalachia...

Harriet Evelyn Jackson Adams, widow of Robert M. Adams, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Edgewood Estates in Menifee County, KY. She was an 87 year old born in Medaryville, Indiana to the union of the late Earl and Mabel Bailey Jackson, a former teller, bookkeeper and member of Reid Village Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 sons; Dwain Earl Adams and Brian Scott Adams (Doreen), 2 grandsons; Jon Adams and Ben Adams (Courtney) along with 3 great grandchildren. In addition to her...

Shirley Jean Martin, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Mt. Sterling, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.  She was a 63-year-old born in Montgomery County, Kentucky to the union of the late Kirk W. Martin Sr. and Dorothy Swartz Martin. She is survived by 3 brothers, Kirk W. Martin Jr. (Lenora), John Clay Martin (Marsha) and Ernest Martin (Sue), 3 sisters, Ann W. Berger, Carrie Mae Hayes and Brenda Poore, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was...

Jane Wyatt (Workman) Allen passed away in her home on December 31,2022, with her loving husband, Benny Allen, and family by her side. She was 79 years old. Jane was born on March 19, 1943 to the late Ray Owen Workman and Lou Ellen Workman in the same home on Levy Road in Bourbon County where she took her last breath. She graduated from Bourbon County High School in 1961. Then, immediately began her 41 year career with Square D Company in Lexington, KY. Jane was a hard worker and refused...

Ruby Alice Wilson, of Owingsville, passed away December 31, 2022.  She was a 79-year-old born in Bath County, Kentucky to the union of the late David Estill and Alma Clark Wilson, former employee for A.O. Smith and Hobarts Manufacturing as well as an advertising saleswoman for J.T. Arnold and Associates. She is survived by 2 sons, Bryan Orick and Harold Rogers, 4 grandchildren, Chris Rogers, Josh Rogers, Amanda Orick and Haley Rogers, and 2 great-grandchildren, Madison Rogers...