All Obituaries

-William Franklin (Frank) Arthurs, Age 89, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly Friday May 20th, 2022 at his home.  Frank was a life- long farmer and Logger and attended Vanceburg Christian Baptist Church. Frank was born in Mason County, Kentucky January 7, 1933 to the late John William and Mary Belle Stidam Arthurs. Frank, was quick with a smile and to shake your hand.  Everyone he met was a friend.  His greatest joys in life were his children, grandchildren, and...

Aila Faye Osborne Paguntalan, Age 17, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away Saturday April 30th, 2022 with her family by her side at St. Marys’ Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia as a result from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Aila, was born in Park Ridge, Illinois July 3rd 2004 to Don Jorge Paguntalan of Chicago, Illinois and Shanda Osborne of Garrison, Kentucky. Aila, was a 2022 graduate of Lewis County High school.  She played on the LCHS Volleyball...

  Mrs. Bonnie A. Patton, Age 77, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Saturday April 30th, 2022 at her home with her family by her side after an extended illness. Bonnie was born in Lewis County, Kentucky February 7, 1945 to the late Omar and Betty Caseman McDaniel.  Bonnie worked for the U.S. Shoe Corporation for 34 years.  She was a member of the Clarksburg Christian Church.  Bonnie liked collecting Lee Middleton dolls, and Boyd bears.  She adored and loved her...

Ms. Faye Elliott, Age 76, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at the Kenton Pointe Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Kentucky.  Faye was born in Lewis County, Kentucky September 7, 1945 to the late Kermit and Verna Wilson Riley.  Faye was a volunteer at the Christian Community Center for many years.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Vanceburg.  She enjoyed working in her yard and loved her fur babies Ellie and Bella. Left behind to...

  Christopher ‘Rocky’ Applegate, Age 47, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Tuesday April 26th, 2022 with his loving family by his side at his home. Rocky as he was known by family and friends was born in Portsmouth, Ohio March 15th, 1975 to the late Clifford Applegate and Rosemary Cooper Applegate of Vanceburg.  Rocky loved going to flea markets and auctions.  He also liked working on satellites, and on his cars.  He was a BIG country music fan.  Rocky...

Ms. Christine Ash, Age 97, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Thursday April 21, 2022 at her home after an extended illness.  Christine was born at Camp Dix, Kentucky May 28th, 1924 to the late Thomas and Martha Conley Stafford.  In her earlier years she worked for the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Vanceburg for 30 years. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Vanceburg Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Rival Ash in 1999, a son David A. Cooper in 2009,...

  Mr. Ernest E. Corns III, Age 39, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Saturday April 9th, 2022 at his home surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Ernest was born in Portsmouth, Ohio July 11, 1982 to Ernest and Susan Billman Corns Jr. of Vanceburg, Kentucky. Ernie worked at Superior Composite in Black Oak for 18 years. Ernie enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Tinkering with his vehicles, four-wheel riding with his friends, and spending time with his friends and...

  Mr. Johnny Oral Wilson, Age 68, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away at his residence Saturday April 9, 2022. Johnny, was born in Grayson, Kentucky August 22, 1953 to the late Willard and Cloma Faye Blevins Wilson.  Johnny was of the Christian faith and loved to go fishing.  He also liked to go camping and visiting with his friends. Preceded in death was his Wife Kathy Wilson. Surviving Johnny is a brother James (Jane) Wilson of Vanceburg, Kentucky. Along with several...

  Mr. Randy Clay Ruggles Sr., Age 63, of Vanceburg, Kentucky passed away Friday April 8th, 2022 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Randy was born in Maysville, Kentucky January 29, 1959 to the late Norman Lee and Louise Iery Ruggles.  Randy was owner and operator of Ruggles Trucking Company until 2019.  He then started working for the W. B.  Transport Company out of London, Kentucky for the last 3 years. Randy was a member of the Bethel Methodist...

    Earl Wayne Watson, Age 88, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Tuesday April 5, 2022.  Earl attended Community Free Will Baptist Church, he was a self-employed contractor throughout his lifetime.  Earl lived a full and happy life and will be remembered as one of the kindest and most wonderful human beings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Rachel Watson; daughter, Pamela Logan; sisters, Geri Dewey, and Vivian Lykins; brother, Kenneth Watson. Earl is...