Charles William Strong, 82, widow of the late Nancy Hart Throckmorton Strong, died Monday September 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Jackson, KY, to the late Sam and Leatha Raleigh Strong. He was a former employee of the Dura Corporation. He was also a painter, carpenter and a veteran of the United…

John Ottis Smits, born August 22, 1950, died on September 6, 2021 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly Hinkle Smits. John O. was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Smits Sr.; his mother, Barbara May Scott “Bobbie” Yazell; and one brother, Adrian “Dunor” Smits Jr.…

Mrs. Willa Faye Mathes, daughter of the late Russell and Edna Selvage, was born on June 13, 1940, in Nicholas County. She gained her heavenly wings on September 1, 2021, after a long and intentional fight, in hospice care surrounded by those she loved the most. Willa Faye was preceded in death by her “King…

Viola Barbara Goins, 72, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her home in Paris, KY. A native of Maysville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Norma Lee Layne Purcell and Ward Runyon Purcell. She retired from Dixie Cup after 35 years. She loved working in her flower garden. She is survived by two…

Bobbie Jean Traylor Benton, 59, wife of Joseph “Joe” Benton for over 40 years, died Thursday September 2, 2021. She was born in Delaware, OH, to the late Robert “Bobby” “Snag” Gene Traylor, Sr. and the late Mary Lou Borham Traylor. She was a former seamstress at Kentucky Textiles and was a homemaker. In addition…

James Michael “Jim” Denton, 69, husband of Sue Reed Denton, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospice Care Center. He was born February 2, 1952, in Owensboro, KY, son of the late Rex and Enzie Veteto Denton. Jim was a graduate of Ohio County High School, attended the University of…

Joe Anthony “Tony” Adams, husband of Melissa “Missy” Blanton Adams, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana, KY. He was born in Lexington, KY, to Essie Priscilla Jacobs Adams and the late Joseph E. Adams. He was a truck driver for Brook Ledge Horse Transportation; a member of the Grace Apostolic…

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Earl Denton Waugh, 87, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on September 2, 2021. Earl was born November 18, 1933, in Nicholas County, KY, son of the late Retta Shannon Harney (mother), Coleman Harney (step-father), and Roy Waugh (father). He attended and graduated from Millersburg Military…

Beatrice Douglas Spring, 81, widow of Bruce Fairbanks Spring Sr., died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Bourbon Community Hospital. She was born May 10, 1940, in Cadiz, KY, daughter of the late Dexter Newton and Mattie Pendergrass Douglas. Beatrice is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Ricky) George, Melissa (Van) Patton; a son, Bruce F. “Butch”…