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03/06/2026

Allie Hartgrove, Jr., age 82, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, KY. Allie was born June 13, 1943, in Mt. Sterling, KY, to the late Allie and Beatrice Blevins Hartgrove, Sr. Allie was retired from Nestle. He loved to go fishing any time he could. He was a member of the Grace Communion church.
Allie is survived by his son Eddie (Clara) Hartgrove of Martin, KY; 1 grandson-Alex (Katelyn) Hartgrove of Prestonsburg and 2 great grandsons-Benjamin and Oliver Hartgrove.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 9th, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m.
Burial to follow at the Hartgrove Cemetery in Bath County, KY.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/06/2026

Shirley Ann Carpenter Turley, age 77, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. Shirley was born October 1, 1948, in Bath County to the late William and Dorothy Carpenter. Shirley was retired from Nestle. She was a member of the Howards Mill Church of God.
Shirley is survived by her son Henry T. (Rena) Turley, III of Mt. Sterling; her granddaughter Alyssa Turley of Mt. Sterling; her sister Carolyn Elliott of Jeffersonville and her brother Billy Carpenter of Bath County.
Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband “H.T.” Henry T. Turley, Jr., 3 brothers: Lonnie Carpenter, Greg Carpenter and Ritchie Carpenter.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Charles “Hammer” McGuire.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.
Pallbearers: Mike Carpenter, Mark Glass, Willie Carpenter, Travis Carpenter, Cody Willoughby, Don Chaplin.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/03/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother Dorothy R. Amburgey on Monday, March 2, 2026. Although our hearts are heavy because of her absence, we believe and rejoice that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Our mother was born on December 30, 1927, in Cincinnati, OH to her parents George Sr. and Nannie Frances Riessinger. Although our mother didn’t quite make it to 100, she finished the race and left a legacy and example for her family and all who knew her to follow.
Our mother was a proud graduate of Mt. Sterling High School and the graduating class of 1945. Mom was one of 3 remaining living classmates and now passes the torch to Russell Fitzpatrick and Bernadine Markland.
Our mother married the love of her life Otis Amburgey on March 12, 1947. Although they missed celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary by just 2 days due to our father’s tragic death, she was just as committed to him for the last 38 years of her life.
Not only were our parents marriage partners, but they were also business partners with my fathers brother Omer and his wife Mary Amburgey. They operated the family businesses of Amburgey Farm Supply and Amburgey Farm Machinery. For almost 40 years our mother oversaw the accounts payable for the business and made sure each employee was paid every Friday evening. Our mother was a very meticulous and successful bookkeeper.
After the farm supply business closed our mother found great joy in being a volunteer. Some of the organizations she volunteered for were the Mt. Sterling City Council (finishing our dad’s term as council member), the hospital auxiliary, the American legion post 22 auxiliary, warm up Montgomery county and the Salvation Army. She also served for most of her adult life at True Life Community Church of the Nazarene. For 60 years she sacrificially served as pianist for the church and was still a faithful and loyal member after her eyesight and hearing forced her to step down.
Our mother is survived by one brother-in-law Bobby Amburgey and wife Donna and sister-in-law Janice Meyer and husband Ken. Her favorite daughter Beverly Kendall and husband Dale. Her favorite son Arthur (Artie) Otis Amburgey, Jr and wife Lysandra. Five grandchildren, Todd Kendall and wife Jennifer, Brian Kendall and wife Beth, Patrick Kendall, Alexandra Roland and husband Chris and Arthur (Art) Otis Amburgey the third and wife Courtney. 12 great grandchildren, Caroline Kendall, Rece Kendall, Henry Kendall, Nolan Kendall and wife Savannah, Halli Kendall, Paisley Kendall, Hunter Roland, Hadlee Roland, Hayes Roland, Ellie Rose Amburgey, Willow Kay Amburgey and Marlee Marie Amburgey. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many who referred to her as “Grandma.” Our mother was preceded in death by parents George Sr. And Nannie Frances Riessinger, brother George Riessinger, sister Patricia Corey and husband Robert, our dad Arthur Otis Amburgey Sr. and brother/sister in-laws Lorene Amburgey, Lonnie and Venus Amburgey, Omer and Mary Amburgey, JB and Fannie Amburgey Estes, Floyd and Irene Amburgey Lawson, Gerald and Dorothy Amburgey Greenwade.
Visitation will take place on Friday March 6th with family from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and all others from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Saturday March 7th with visitation from 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paula Smith and Pastor John Korh will be officiating.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery Chapel. Pallbearers: Todd Kendall, Brian Kendall, Patrick Kendall, Artie Amburgey, Art Amburgey and Chris Roland. Honorary pallbearers: Mike Amburgey, Jeff Amburgey, Kenny Amburgey, Ricky Amburgey, Danny Estes, Gary Lawson, Robin Meyer, Jerry Dean Meyer and Robbie Amburgey, Mike Corey, David Corey.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of our mother to True Life Community Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 843, Mt. Sterling, Ky. 40353.
Funeral services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY.
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03/02/2026

Richard Nathan Lewis, age 73, of Jeffersonville, KY, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. Richard was born on December 11, 1952, in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late Ollie and Iva Bellamy Lewis. He was proud to have served his country in the Army. Richard retired from Columbia Gas Company. He was a member of the Slate Creek Pentecostal Church.
Richard is survived by his wife Ann Williams Lewis; 2 daughters: Lisa (James) Banks of Mt. Sterling and Michelle (Ricky) Means of Jeffersonville; 1 son-Jason (Martha) Ritchie of Jeffersonville; 1 sister-Patsy Jo Isaacs of Mt. Sterling; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by 1 sister-June Gayle Lewis and 1 grandson-Shawn Martin.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. Officiated by Larry Williams, Jr.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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03/02/2026

Bobby Joe Stamper, age 88, of Jeffersonville, KY passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. Bobby was born on August 1, 1937, in Beattyville, KY to the late Green Berry and Nettie Brewer Stamper. Bobby was proud to serve his country in the Army during the Korean war. Bobby Joe was a former Montgomery County Sheriff. He enjoyed farming, gardening with the grandchildren, UK Basketball and his precious dog, Maggie.
Bobby Joe is survived by one daughter, Margie (Larry) Lucus of Wi******er; 7 grandchildren: Jeremy (Danielle) Lykins of Mt. Sterling, Amy (John) Ginter of Mt. Sterling, Amanda (Scott) Streitmatter of Oklahoma City, OK, Laura (Saul) Garcia of Dallas, TX, Katie Muniz of Sherman, TX, Matthew Muniz of Sherman, TX and Jesse (Chelsea) Muniz of Cleburne, TX; several great and great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bobby Joe was also preceded in death by 2 daughters: Barbara Muniz of Sherman, TX and Reva Kay Stamper of Mt. Sterling; 1 granddaughter: Heather Commons of TX. And 6 siblings: Hagar Stamper of Jeffersonville, Glen Stamper, Ohio, Reva Reffitt of Ohio, Floyd Stamper of Wi******er, KY, Denzil Stamper of Ohio and Larry Stamper of North Middletown, KY.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 10:00 until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Grant Cannoy.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.
Pallbearers: John Ginter, Jeremy Lykins, Tommy Stamper, Austin Lykins, Rodney McKinney, Larry Beer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Bluegrass Care Navigators, Hospice Care Center, 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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02/20/2026

Roy Lee “Potsie” Holder, Jr., age 56, of Jeffersonville, KY, passed away at home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Roy was born in Mt. Sterling on October 12, 1969, to the late Roy Sr. and Rita Barnes Holder. Everyone who knew Roy, knew he loved anything concerning motorcycles. Whether he was riding or working on one, Roy was happy. He loved to cut up and make people laugh. He loved his grandchildren. Roy was of the Christian faith.
Roy is survived by 2 daughters: LaShannon (Joshua) Spencer of Mt. Sterling and Destany Holder of Mt. Sterling; 5 grandchildren: Brendon, Cali and Owen Spencer, Everett Wright and Tobias Holder, all of Mt. Sterling; 1 brother Jeffery (Melissa) Holder of Owensboro, KY; 2 nephews: Justin (Katie) Holder and Josh (Kandace) Holder of Owensboro; his long-time girlfriend Becky Eversole of Mt. Sterling and his beloved dog: Mercy.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Owens Odessy, P.O. Box 775, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

02/19/2026

CHARLES "KENNY" ZIMMERMAN Obituary
Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Zimmerman, age 59, of Mt. Sterling, KY passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Kenny was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 15, 1966, to the late Waldo and Pauline Horn Zimmerman. Kenny consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic throughout his life, contributing many years of dedicated service to both C&M Pressure Washing and the Mt. Sterling Advocate. He was a loyal NASCAR fan, especially of Rusty Wallace's #2 car, and also strongly supported the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.
Kenny is survived by 1 sister: Evyonne Conkright of Bowling Green; 1 brother: Ralph Dean Horn of Irvine; 5 nieces: Alexis Horn, Bridgette Thomas, Tiffany Martin, Ashley Horn and Mindy Bowen; 1 nephew: Brandon Horn.
He was preceded in death by both his parents: Waldo and Pauline Horn Zimmerman.
The family will hold a Celebration Of Life at a later date.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

02/18/2026

JOSE CASTILLO Obituary
Jose A. Reyna Castillo, age 67, of Owingsville, passed away peacefully with his family around him on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at St. Joseph Main Hospital in Lexington, KY. Jose was born in H. Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico on May 31, 1958, to Jose Reyna and Maria Castillo. Jose worked hard as a farmer to provide for his family. He and Maria were blessed with 8 children and many grand and great-grandchildren. He was of the Catholic faith.
Jose is survived by his loving wife, Maria Lara of Owingsville; 5 daughters: Julia Reyna of Owingsville, Elvia Taulbee of Lexington, Cecilia Reyna of Louisville, Mariana Reyna of Owingsville and Eleonor (William) Gatewood of Louisville; 3 sons: Jose Reyna of Owingsville, Saul Vasquez of Mt. Sterling and Hector (Angela) Vasquez of Paw Paw, MI. and several grand and great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Maria Reyna of Texas and Petra Reyna of Mexico.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents Jose Reyna and Maria Castillo.
A Celebration Of Life will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Sugar Grove Christian Church, 3841 Stepstone Road, Owingsville, KY 40360. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Officiated by Pastor Hammer McGuire.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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02/18/2026

MICHAEL GIBBS Obituary
Michael Irvine Gibbs, age 69, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. Michael was born in Mt. Sterling on October 11, 1956, to Paul Bridges and Thelma Blevins Gibbs. He graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1974 and went on to attend college in West Palm Beach, Florida and Morris Harvey College, W. Virginia on a basketball scholarship. Michael retired from the KY State Department of Transportation. He was of the Baptist faith.
Michael is survived by his son Bric (David Haney) Gibbs of Mt. Sterling and his daughter Keely (Paul) Spencer of Mt. Sterling; his mother Thelma Gibbs of Richmond; 4 grandchildren: Micah Rudd, Phoebe Rudd, Colson Spencer and Benson Spencer all of Mt. Sterling; 1 brother: Larry Gibbs of Mt. Sterling; 1 sister Bridgett Popplewell of Richmond.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Paul Bridges Gibbs.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. Friday until time of services at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Robbie Conn.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.
Pallbearers: Greg Gibbs, Bric Gibbs, David Haney, Todd Lowe, Tom Osborne, Brad Toy.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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02/17/2026

Ruby Catherine Howell Taulbee, age 81, of Mt Sterling, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Main Hospital, Lexington, KY on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Ruby was born on January 11, 1945, in Wi******er, KY to the late William and Florence Means Howell. Ruby was of the Christian faith.
Ruby is survived by 3 grandchildren: Tiffany (Roy) Rison, Christopher Taulbee and Nicholas Taulbee.
Besides her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by 2 sons: Michael Taulbee and David Taulbee and 1 grandson: Brandon Taulbee.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY. Officiating will be Zach Hill.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Silver City Church, 222 Holt Ave, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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02/11/2026

Bobby Jake Adams, age 87, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the Stanton Nursing Home. He was born on June 1, 1938, to the union of the late John and Elizabeth Cassidy Adams. Bobby served in the Army in the Vietnam Era and retired from IBM after 30 years of employment. He was a member of the Church of God and was also a Kentucky Colonel.

Bobby is survived by one son, Scott (Melissa) Adams of Jeffersonville, KY; one daughter, Elizabeth Jones of Wi******er, KY; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcella Betz of Louisville, KY; and one brother, Tommy Adams of Mt. Sterling, KY.

In addition to his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his wife Carrie Oakley Adams, one son, Bobby Lynn Adams; two sisters, Lacey Means and T***s Gay; and two brothers, Johnny Adams and Billy Adams.

Funeral services will be on Friday February 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals Chapel. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Officiating will be Willie Means.

Burial will be at Machpelah Cemetery. Military Rites will follow by the American Legion Post 22.

Pallbearers: Anthony Prater, Jason Prater, Scotty Adams, Charles Banfield, Carrie Adams, and Ophelia Thornwell.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

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02/11/2026

David Lee Nester, age 57, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Montgomery County, Ky. David was born on March 7, 1968, to the late David Wayne and Frances Lorean Pack Nester. He was of the Christian faith.

David is survived by his son Michael Nester; two sisters, Pamela Hawks and Phyllis Nester; and one brother, James Nester, all of Austinville, VA.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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