Mr. Johnny Clarence Benge, age 65, departed this life on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late Jerry and Jewell Brock Benge.  He was of the Christian faith and accepted the Lord prior to his passing.  Johnny was Fire Chief of Western Rockcastle Volunteer Fire Department; was a member of Southeastern Antique Tractor Club, an avid John Deere collector. He loved farming.  On May 16, 1992,...

  Adrienne Carol Sargent Carpenter, age 45, of Brodhead, KY died on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at home. She was born at Rockcastle Hospital on March 22, 1978.  She is the wife of Jeffrey Lee Carpenter and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Lee Carpenter of Brodhead, KY; her father and mother, Raymond Carl and Madaline Sargent of Brodhead, KY;   one brother: David Carl Sargent (Kimberly) of Monticello, KY; sister-in-law,...

  We are sad to announce that James Colin Taulbee, 80, of Mt. Vernon, Kentucky has passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington, Ky. on September 23, 2023. James was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Ferguson Taulbee, his parents, John and Lucy Sizemore Taulbee, three sisters: Imogene Wilson, Vermell Bowen Banks, and Nancy Adams Simpson, four brothers: Voris Taulbee, Leonard Taulbee, Tommy Taulbee, and Johnny Taulbee, one son: James Taulbee and his dog Cooper. James is...

Mr. Joseph Glynn “Joey” Fryer, age 45 of Richmond, KY departed this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Richmond, KY. Joey was born on November 17, 1977, in Richmond, KY, a son of Joseph Wayne Fryer and Patricia Lynn (Richardson) Cornelius. He had been in the Armed Services Marine Corp.  And had been a construction worker. Those left to celebrate his life are his parents; his brother: Danny Richardson; and his twin sister: Diana Collins and husband Scott. A Memorial...

Patricia Ann Carpenter, age 74,of Orlando, Ky.  departed this life Tuesday September 19th, 2023  at UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. She was born on Oct. 21, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joe and Stella Bowman Sparks.  She was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church and found great joy in crafts, painting and sketching, and flowers.  On Jan. 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to James Carpenter, and they enjoyed 49 years together prior to...

OBITUARY NOTICE: On July 24, 1929, a little curly haired red head was born to John and Carrie Adams Lovings.  They named her Bernice.  She joined  the family which included sisters Pauline and Dorothy.  Later the girls joined by a little brother, Lonnie Harold.  Bernice grew up on Brindle Ridge, attending the Oak Hill School and Union Chapel Church, where she came to know Jesus as her Savior.  She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.  Her first job was...

  Patricia Ann Vance, age 59 of Brodhead, departed this life Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. She was born on November 8, 1963, a daughter of  the late Alson and Hazel Bullock Reed.  She had previously worked at Denny’s restaurant. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and found great joy in gardening and her grandchildren. On January 10, 1991 she was united in marriage to Coy Vance and they enjoyed thirty two years...

OBITUARY NOTICE: Mr. David Ray Alcorn, age 59 of Mt. Vernon, departed this life on Monday, September 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 10. 1963, a son of the late Jesse Gene and Margaret Alcorn.  He found great joy in fishing, yardwork of all types, mowing cemeteries and spending time with his grandchildren. Those left to celebrate his life are his daughter: Angela Hurd of Georgetown, Ky; his grandchildren: Jordan Turk, Londynn Alcorn and Jeremiah Trueblood, Jr.; his...

OBITUARY NOTICE: Mr. James F. Price, age 70 of Mt. Vernon, departed this life on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born on July 15, 1953 in  Sand Spring,KY  a son of the late R.S. and Gilberta Mink Price.  He had previously been a Manager at Cox Hardware and found great joy in watching TV (westerns and National Geographics).  James was a member of Climax Christian Church.  On May 15, 1976 , he was united in marriage to...

  Mr. Ned Senet Purcell, age 72 of Brodhead, departed this life on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Ky. He was born on June 30, 1951 a son of the late Sam Senet Purcell, Jr. and Lucille Worth Albright Purcell. He was a farmer and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.  Ned was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. Those left to celebrate his life are: his brother: Rodney Dean Purcell and his wife, Betty of Brodhead, Ky.; his...