Irene Hill of West Liberty, KY, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Mt. Manor Nursing Home, Paintsville, KY, at the age of 87 years, 9 months, and 19 days. She was born Wednesday, February 12, 1936 in Mima, KY, daughter of the late David H. and Bessie Smith Holbrook. Irene was united in marriage to Kenneth Hill which lasted over 50 years until his death in 2010. This union was blessed with two children, David and Devetta. She was a retired custodian for the East Valley Elementary...

Larry Wayne Howard, age 75 of Wrigley, KY left his earthly home to go to his Heavenly home on November 27, 2023. Larry was born November 16, 1948 to the late Windell and Unadell Reynolds Howard. Larry was of the Baptist faith. He owned and operated his own Construction Company for 35 years. He was avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping, gardening, and spending time in nature. Larry is survived by his wife of 21 years Mary Howard, his children Imogene Howard Goodan (Darren) of...

Elba Goodpaster, Jr., of Morgan County, KY, born to Elba and Lillian Goodpaster on August 31, 1958 passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Morgan County A.R.H., West Liberty, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elba Goodpaster and Lillian Mays Goodpaster, his brothers, Bobby Joe Goodpaster, Manford Paul Goodpaster, and David Ray Goodpaster.  He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Christina Goodpaster; two sons, Travis Ray Goodpaster (Randi Braaksma), Nicholas...

Lois Eloise Arnett of West Liberty, KY, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Nicholasville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Nicholasville, KY. She lived 93 years, 7 months, and 10 days. She was born on Friday, April 4, 1930, in Boyd County, Ashland, KY, the daughter of Kelly and Ruby Perkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years and 10 months, Hager Arnett Jr; one brother and one sister: Harry...

Wilma “Louise” Combs Ratliff, a lifelong resident of Morgan County, made a peaceful transition from this world safe into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  The youngest of 4 children, she was born in the Great Depression era on Tuesday, January16, 1934, at Panama – Centerville to Ed and Eula Elam Combs.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Billy Curtis Ratliff, on January 6, 2007, and a son, Ralph Lane...

Brenda Gail Adkins Vest was born on March 26, 1951 to JC and Della Mae Adkins in West Liberty, KY. She lived and loved life in Elliott County, KY. Growing up, she and her dear sister, Sharon, made memories to last a lifetime. She loved her home - built by her father. Coffee on the porch. Walks up the holler. Time with family and her pets. A country girl who loved elegant things. She rode horses with her husband, Ira, and attended ballet recitals and concerts for her grandchildren. She liked...

Ella Mae Holbrook of Lexington, KY, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Baptist Healthcare, Lexington, KY, at the age of 82 years and 18 days. She was born Wednesday, October 15, 1941 at Ezel, KY, daughter of the late Jesse Morris & Della Burton Morris Rudd. She was united in marriage to Coy Holbrook, this union was blessed with five children.  She was retired from working as a sales clerk in a retail clothing store and was a Christian.  She loved her family and will be...

Bobby Ray Orsborne of Ezel, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his residence, at the age of 64 years, 11 months, and 17 days. He was born Saturday, November 15, 1958, son of the late Eulis Orsborne & Ruth Lewis Jervis. He was united in marriage to Aprill Witten.  Bobby Ray was a former automobile mechanic at Brown’s Ford.  He was a Christian and of the Church of Christ Faith.  He loved his family and will be remembered as a loving husband, father,...

Gretta Walter Carpenter of Winter Haven, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Auburndale, FL, at the age of 87 years, 5 months, and 5 days. She was born Tuesday, May 26, 1936 at Nickell, KY, daughter of the late Ira & Bertie Stacy Walter. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher.  She will be remembered as a loving sister and aunt, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira &...

Lulie Mae Collier of West Liberty, KY, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital, Danville, KY, at the age of 91 years and 29 days. She was born Thursday, September 29, 1932, daughter of the late Joe & Ida Keaton Gamble. She was united in marriage to Don Collier.  She was a homemaker, devoting her life to care for her family and home.  She was a Christian and member of the Smith Creek Valley Church.  She loved her family and will be remembered...