Obituaries

Jul 11, 2025

Michael R. Tucker was born April 16, 1951, and departed this life Friday, July 11, 2025, reaching the age of 74 years. He was the son of the Earnest Ray and Lillian (Bonnett) Tucker.

He married Shirley Kidd on May 12, 1979, and to this union three children were born.

He is survived by his...

Jul 9, 2025

Vicki Steele, 65, of Somerset, Kentucky departed from this life Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Vicki was born on March 18, 1960, to the late Essie Steele and Leva (Lorraine) Lair.

She is survived by her loving partner of 34 years, Robin (Bobby) Bolin; Son: Bryan Bell and wife Kelli Bell; Brother: Kenneth Steele; Granddaughters: Justice Tarter and...

Jul 9, 2025

Liam Lopez was born July 8, 2025, and after 10 hours, entered into the arms of Jesus, July 9, 2025. He was the son of Shaylee Lopez and Tyehe Bordeaux.

He is survived by his parents: Shaylee and Tyehe; Siblings: Kenai, Alejandro and Bianca Lopez; Paternal grandparents: Chris Bordeaux and Ginger Goode; Maternal Grandparents: Ronda and Jose...

Jun 17, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­Ruby Back was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, March 2, 1923, the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Berry) Allen. She departed this walk of life Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Mountain Ridge Nursing and Rehab reaching the age of 102 years.

On November 18, 1952, she was united in marriage to Kash Back, who preceded...

Jun 10, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­Bruce Abbott was born April 19, 1956, and departed this walk of life Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home, reaching the age of 69 years. He was the son of the late Oscar Abbott and Evelyn (Dishman) Abbott.

He is survived by daughter: Amy Tucker; Sons: Billy and Ben Abbott; Brother: Huey Abbott; Sister: Margie Crabtree...

Jun 4, 2025

Audrey Mae (Keith) Edwards, 83, of Monticello, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home.

Audrey was born March 7, 1942, in Wayne County, Kentucky. She is the daughter of the late Critt and Myrtle (Morrow) Keith and the loving wife of the late A. Ralph Edwards, whom she married on September 30, 1962.

May 27, 2025

Dr. William "Billy" Garnett Breeding, retired local dentist, passed away on Tuesday, May 27 in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 74.  A native of Monticello, Kentucky, he was born May 14, 1951, the son of Billy and Lucy Back Breeding who preceded him in death.

Dr. Breeding graduated from Monticello High School, a member of the...

May 26, 2025

Wanda Lee Atkinson was born November 19, 1952, and departed this life Monday, May 26, 2025, reaching the age of 72 years. She was the daughter of the late Henry Hamilton "Ham" Atkinson and Beatrice Earl (Hicks) Atkinson.

She is survived by: three siblings, Olene (Ford) Morgan, Donna Shelton, and Mintford Atkinson; sister-in-law, Carolyn Atkinson, all of...

May 19, 2025

Bobby Lee Fulton­­­­­­­­­­ was born July 23, 1961, and departed this life Monday, May 19, 2025, reaching the age of 63 years. He was the son of the late, Delmar Fulton and Bonnie Marie (Hicks) Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Terrie (Durham) Fulton; three daughters, Desiree Fulton, Brigitte Fulton, and Dana (husband, Chandler) Kilburn; six...

May 13, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­Virginia Nadine Dishman was born July 16, 1938, and departed this walk of life Tuesday, May 13, 2025, reaching the age of 86 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Daniels and Hattie (Sexton) Daniels.

She is survived by her sister, Rowena Branscum and her 2 special nieces, Melissa Hatcher (Keith) and Judy Ragan (Dale)....

May 12, 2025

Hannelore Elise Peyton was born January 14, 1936 in Berlin, Germany and departed this walk of life Monday, May 12, 2025 in Grandview, MO, reaching the age of 89 years. She was the daughter of the late Helmet Schmidt.

She is survived by her sons, David Peyton, and Mike Peyton; grandchildren: Mike Peyton Jr, Raquel Peyton and...

May 8, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Lanny Wade Roberts was born August 3, 1964, and departed this life, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home, reaching the age of 60 years. He was the son of the late Perk Jack Roberts and Josephine (Burke) Roberts.

He is survived by his brother- Rickie Roberts (Debbi) and two sisters- Connie Roberts and Sandy Burke (David)....

May 3, 2025

Shirley Parnell Spielman was born on September 9th, 1946, and departed this life, Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. She was the daughter of Goldie Holder Parnell and Algie O. Parnell, and she was one of several siblings- Sylvia, Selma, Olma, Kenneth and Danny, who all preceded her in passing. She is survived by one remaining sibling, Ethel Turner. Though many...

May 1, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Dicie Mae (Dishman) Harmon was born March 3, 1935, and went to be with her Lord, Thursday, May 1, 2025, reaching the age of 90 years. She was the daughter of the late James Hooker "Bob" Dishman and Ellie (McGinnis) Dishman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Robert Harmon, and to this union,...

Apr 28, 2025

Stacy Dawn Parrigin, age 57, daughter of Linda Sue Smith and the late Gene Parrigin, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by: three daughters, Miranda Vernatter, Laura Daffron (James Stewart Daffron), and Summer Stringer; and four grandchildren, Kayley Stringer, Kayden Daffron, Mason, Daffron,...

Apr 20, 2025

John Allan Tate III was born February 9, 1969, and departed this life, Sunday, April 20, 2025, reaching the age of 56 years. He was the son of the late John Allan Tate Junior and Linda (Caylor) Tate.

He is survived by his wife: Marianna Camelia Tate; Daughters: Elizabeth Tate, Summerfield Tate, Suamj Restifo and Margaret Restifo...

Apr 14, 2025

­­­­­­­Mary Snow Garrett was born August 2, 1947, and departed this life Monday, April 14, 2025, reaching the age of 77 years. She was the daughter of the late James Hunter and Antha (Napier) Hunter.

She is survived by her husband: Willie Garrett; Sons: Jeff Garrett (Tracy) and Raymond Garrett; Daughter: Janice McCloud; Grandchildren: Jacob Moore, Tyrese...

Apr 13, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Keith Lester was born February 16, 1956, and departed this life, Sunday, April 13, 2025, reaching the age of 69 years. He was the son of the late Willie Lester and Oleda (Barnes) Lester.

He is survived by his Son: Shawn Lester (Jessica Jones); Daughter: Dakota Burnette (Marcus); Grandchildren: Matthew Rose, Charlee Lester, Fenix Burnette, Atreus Burnette;...

Apr 10, 2025

­­­­­­­­­­­­Geraldine (Massingale) Criswell was born February 22, 1947, and departed this life Thursday, April 10, 2025, reaching the age of 78 years. She was the daughter of the late Will Massingale and Jenny (Morris) Massingale.

She is survived by her Son: Junior Criswell (Sandy); Daughters: Barbara Criswell and Lisa Branscum (Michael); Grandchildren: Eric Wayne Branscum, Ryan Michael...

Apr 10, 2025

Lisa Elaine Foster was born July 22, 1973, and departed this life, Thursday, April 10, 2025, reaching the age of 51 years. She was the daughter of Reigel Corder and Brenda (Beaman) Corder.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Donald Ray Foster- better known as Ducky; Son: Brandon Ray Foster (Kimber); 2 daughters: Roxanne...