Jane Moberly Boyd

Jane Moberly Boyd passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at her home in Richmond, Ky. She was born August 13, 1948, in Fayette County, Ky., to the late Russell and Chlotile (Reynolds) Moberly.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of First Baptist Church on the Bypass. As a retired kindergarten teacher from Kit Carson Elementary School, she left many good memories with many students. As a Bible school teacher and as a volunteer missionary, her eternal legacy will continue from many State Mission Trips and International Mission Trips, which include Panama, Malta and Portugal. “Well done thy good and faithful (more…)

Leoma Brandenburg Frost

Leoma Brandenburg Frost, 85, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at Compassionate Care Center. She was born February 17, 1928, in Fayette County, Ky., to the late Ethel (Hurst) and Barney Brandenburg and was the widow of C.T. Frost.

Mrs. Frost was a loving mother and grandmother and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by: two sons, Jack Frost (Kathye) of Rock Hill, S.C., and David Frost, Richmond, Ky.; five grandchildren, Jonathan Frost (Tea), Indianapolis, Ind., Mychal Frost (Katie), Rock Hill, S.C., and Alexis Sutherland (Evan), Natalie Frost and Madelyn Frost, all of Lexington, Ky.,; and one great-granddaughter, Harper Jane Sutherland, Lexington, Ky.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by: her stepfather, John H. Hurst; two sisters, Jeanne Lord and Scottie Welsh; and (more…)

Patricia Gadd Robbins

Patricia “Tish” Gadd Robbins, age 67, wife of 46 years to Billy J. Robbins, died at her home in Berea on Friday May 03, 2013, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer.

She was a member of the Clarksville Baptist Church in Richmond. Mrs. Robbins was retired after 33 years of service from the Madison County Schools, for which she had been a cafeteria manager. She started at Silver Creek Elementary School and moved to Foley Middle School when it was built, and after Madison Southern High School was built she ran both cafeterias. Once Shannon Johnson Elementary was built, she requested to work there and retired after her oldest grandson completed the fifth grade.

She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Robbins enjoyed cooking and baking cakes and working in her flowers.

Other than her husband, she is survived by: her children, Billy Dwayne Robbins and Angela Michelle (Pat) Ballinger both of Berea; her (more…)

Patricia Gadd Robbins

Patricia Gadd Robbins

Patricia “Tish” Gadd Robbins, age 67, wife of 46 yrs to Billy J. Robbins, died at her home in Berea on Friday May 03, 2013. After a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She was a member of the Clarksville Baptist Church in Richmond. Mrs. Robbins was retired from the Madison County Schools after 33 yrs of service where she had been the cafeteria manager. She started at Silver Creek Elementary School, and moved to Foley Middle School when it was built and after Madison Southern High School was built she ran both cafeterias. Once Shannon Johnson Elementary was built she requested to work there and retired after her oldest grandson completed the 5th grade. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Robbins (more…)

Dr. Sheryl Jo Stephan

Dr. Sheryl Jo Stephan, 78, of Richmond, Ky., passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at Kenwood Health and Rehab in Richmond. Dr. Stephan was born on August 6, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and was the daughter of Joseph Ambrose Stephan and Mildred Arnetta Stephan, both of whom preceded her in death.

She received her undergraduate degree at MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Ill., her master’s degree from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, and her doctorate from Indiana University.

She taught in L’Anse, Michigan, for three years and in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, for six years, before coming to Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond. She taught there for 30 years in the Parks and Recreation Department before her retirement in 2002.

Sheryl enjoyed hiking and had a great love for the outdoors. She was director of Camp Hitaga in Iowa for several summers. She also was active in the (more…)

Huston Barger Jr.

Huston Barger Jr., 48, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, in his Richmond, Kentucky, home after a life-long battle with Crohn’s disease.

Huston had a life-long passion for music and was a professional sound engineer. He also was granted the distinction of Kentucky Colonel.

He is survived by: his beloved wife, Catherine Elswick Barger; his daughter, Skylar Jordan Barger; his son, Huston “Trey” Barger III; his mother, Connie Anglin Barger. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Huston Barger, who passed away on January 1, 2013.

Funeral services for Huston Barger Jr., will be conducted 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home with Fr. Jim Sichko (more…)

Michael Ray Eden

Michael Ray Eden age 45 of London KY, died April 8, 2013 in Nashville TN. Michael was a technician for Kens Beverage Company. Michael is the husband of Christine Hager Eden and son of Kathy (Don) Reynolds, and the late Billy Ray Eden.

Michael is also survived by his children Corey Michael Eden, and Keaton Christopher Eden, his sisters Tammy Cain, Mary Jane Sourdif and Donna Branch, his mother and father in law David and Janet Hager, his grandmother’s Lilly Reece and Mary Mills, brothers and sisters in law Cynthia and John Edgar, Patricia and Larry King, David Ray and Christie Hager, Stephen and Amanda Hager, godchildren Elijah Jay and Aiden Scott Reed and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles also survive.

Michael was preceded in death by a grandmother Doris McQueen, and (more…)

Dwight Dean Gatwood Sr.

Dwight Dean Gatwood, 94, of Richmond, Kentucky, died, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Richmond. Dwight Dean Gatwood Sr., better known as Dean, was born in Tipton, Ind., on April 15, 1918, to E.J. and Margaret DeLay Gatwood. He was the second of six children.

He graduated from Peabody Demonstration School and received his B.A. in music and art and his M.A. in art from George Peabody College for Teachers. He also did additional graduate study at Ohio State University and New York University.

Dean met the girl of his dreams when his family moved back to Nashville at the end of the Depression. When they arrived in Nashville, their furniture had not yet arrived. His parents remembered that a family that lived on the next street from their house operated a boarding house. It was there that he saw (more…)

Archie Simpson

Archie Simpson, 82, husband of Valinda Starnes Simpson, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. Archie was born October, 6, 1930, in Madison County to the late Zeke and Lula Agee Simpson.

He was a retired employee of Sherwin-Williams as well as a life-long farmer. Archie loved animals, especially his dogs. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he achieved the rank of corporal in the U.S. Army.

A 50-year Mason, Archie was a member of the Madison Lodge No. 183, Knights Templar, Grand Royal Arch Masons, Chapter 16, and Grand Council of Kentucky No. 71. He was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife of 58 years, Archie is survived by his two sons, Royce Gene Simpson and Jimmy Dean Simpson (Barbara); as well as several (more…)

Adam Lewis

Adam Lewis age 29, son of Daniel and Debbie Lewis, died Tuesday March 19, 2013 in Lexington.

Adam was a classic car collector and was self employed. Adam is survived by his parents Daniel and Debbie Ford Lewis, his children: Sebastian Lewis, Alexis Allen, and Amber Allen, the mother of his children Lori Buttry, his siblings Regina Mullins, Kevin Mullins, Christopher (Jennifer) Daniels, and Rebecca (Tim) Schwarze, his special niece and nephew Joseph Schwarze, and Halynn Puckett, and other nieces and nephews Camella, Dakota, and Morgen Watts, and his grandmother Virginia Bowman, and many other special friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday March 23, 2013 at 1 pm at Lakes Funeral (more…)

Jane VanWinkle

Mrs. Jane VanWinkle, age 97 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Pulaski County, KY on March 19, 1915 the daughter of Luther and Alice Roberts Gibson.

She was a retired cook for the Rockcastle County School System and a member of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. VanWinkle was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. VanWinkle is survived by two sons Glen VanWinkle and wife Marsha of Mt. Vernon and Alvin VanWinkle and wife Sue of Paint Lick and two daughters Sue Cromer and husband Glen of Mt. Vernon and Brenda Harris and husband Jimmy of Berea.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren Kimberly, Krystal, J.D., Jonathan, Kelli, Ashleigh and Courtney and eleven great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. VanWinkle was preceded in death by her husband Aster VanWinkle; one sister and four brothers.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 19, 2013 6-9 PM at Dowell & Martin Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 11 AM at the funeral home with interment following at the Johnetta Cemetery.

Mary Margaret Reynolds Hunter

Mary Margaret Reynolds Hunter, 83, widow of William E. Hunter passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Born February 7, 1930 in Scott Co. to the late J.L. Reynolds & Lucille Ireland Reynolds Courtney, she worked for the Community Action Agency as Assistant Director for Rural Programs in Nicholas, Bourbon & Harrison Counties for 34 years and was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Carlisle.

Survivors include a son, William “Billy Ray” Hunter, Carlisle, 2 daughters, Rita H. (Richard) Smart, Richmond & Judy Baugh, Berea, 5 grandchildren, Christopher Hunter, Jenny (Brian) Ockerman, Angela (Tolen) Penn, Ashley (more…)

William J. Newman

William J. Newman, 84, husband of Edna Newman, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Arcadia Cove of Richmond. William was born February 3, 1929, in Hamilton Ohio to the late William and Addie Woods Newman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzy Lee Newman (brother), and Thelma Isaacs (sister).

He was a member of Viney Fork Baptist Church. William retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot in 1984. He served honorably in the Navy, National Guard, and Army Reserves with over 30 years of service to his country.

Other than his wife, William is survived by his Edna Newman (wife), James Newman (brother), and Margaret Shepherd (aunt). He is also survived by four (more…)

Geneva Kidwell

Geneva Madden Kidwell, 55, of Paint Lick, died Monday, February 25, 2013 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington following an illness. She was a Mt. Vernon native born July 29, 1957 daughter of the late Robert and Helen Smith Madden.

Geneva was a homemaker and wife of Eldon Kidwell, Jr. She is also survived by her children, Hershel (Hope) Madden, Eldon (Cindy) Powell, Steven Kidwell, Tommy Kidwell, Eldona Kidwell, Kenneth Kidwell; 5 siblings, William Sandlin, David Madden, Rosie Kidwell, Sally James, Myrtle Rowe; 9 grandchildren, Julia, Shy, Emmie, Dallas, Codey, Cory, Hailey, Georgia, Braiden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings, Velma Madden, Artie Kidwell, Virginia Kidwell.

Funeral Service 12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Reppert Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the (more…)