Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals

04/28/2026

Hazel B Crump Purvis, age 86, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab. Hazel was born August 16, 1939, in Bath County to the late Taylor and Betsy Barber Crump. She was the widow of Bascom Gudgell Purvis. Hazel dedicated her life to the care of her ever-growing family and also as a nurse’s aid at Marion General Hospital. She was of the Christian faith.
Hazel is survived by 2 daughters: Audrey Weitsch of Lexington and Sharon (Danny) Updike of Mt. Sterling; 1 son-Chad Purvis of Mt. Sterling; 6 grandchildren: Kevin Schenk, Craig Schenk, Jessica Becraft, Jason Fair, Christina Updike and Daniel Updike; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 1 sister-Lena (Dick) Haley of Andrews, Indiana; 1 brother-Robert Crump of Morehead.
Other than her parents and husband, Hazel was preceded in death by 1 son-Gary Purvis; 1 daughter-Angela Crouch; 3 brothers: Gene Crump, Ewell Crump, Howard Crump; 2 sisters: Lucille Crump and Geneva Richmond.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1st, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Sean Bailey.
Burial to follow at Longview Cemetery, Bethel, KY.
Pallbearers: Kevin Schenk, Craig Schenk, Jason Fair, Daniel Updike, Greg Becraft, Cameron Marino, Caleb Marino.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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04/27/2026

Dorothy Edith Lawill Byrd, age 81, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at Clark Regional Hospital, Wi******er, KY. Dorothy was born October 30, 1944, in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late George Willous and Stella Vina Yazell Lawill. Dorothy loved caring for her family and found a special joy in her grand and great grandchildren. She was a faithful follower of God and taught Bible class at Howards Mill Church of God and the Christian Assembly of God churches for fifty-four years.
Dorothy is survived by 2 daughters: Teresa Gayle (Gary) Blevins of Mt. Sterling and Donna Denise (James) Parker of Mt. Sterling; 1 son: Billy Joe Byrd “Joey” Jr. of Mt. Sterling; 6 granddaughters: Ashley Nicole (Jeremy) Smith, Dorothy Denise Blevins, Rachel Elaine Blevins, Jessica Renee Wells, Megan Jo (Kohl) Faulkner and Caitlyn Grace (Ryan) Miller; 1 great granddaughter-Sophia Grace Vance; 5 great grandsons: Bentley Masen Smith, Grady Trent Faulkner, Miles Edward Faulkner, William Chase Vance and Cody James Miller; and several special nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of forty years Billy Joe Byrd, Sr.; 5 brothers: Stanley Lawill, George Lawill, Jr, Clayton Lawill, Elgin Lawill and Calbert Lawill; 4 sisters: Stella Lawill, Ruby Reed, Julia Willoughby and Pearl Tolson.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Officiated by Pastor Grant Cannoy. Visitation will be 5:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, KY.
Pallbearers: Kohl Faulkner, Josh Willoughby, Raymond Lawill, Jeremy Smith, Lucas Creech, Spencer Ballard, Ryan Miller and Jeff Yarber.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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04/22/2026

Shirley Parks Roe, age 70, of Mt. Sterling, passed away at St. Joseph Main in Lexington, KY on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Shirley was born June 2, 1955, in Greenup, KY to the late Narvel and Betty Mae Misner Parks. Shirley dedicated her life to caring for her family and anyone who needed her. She loved spoiling her grand and great grandchildren. She was a member of the John Saw Pentecostal church.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Tina (Lowell) Keeton of Jeffersonville; her son Paul Douglas Roe of Morehead; 4 grandchildren: Crystal Martin, Noah Roe, Jada Roe, Anthony Roe; 2 great grandchildren: River Roe and Waylon Roe; 3 sisters: Linda Manning of Florida, Ada Jones of Jeffersonville and Vickie (Jim) Rister of Jeffersonville; 3 brothers: Jerry (Betty) Parks of Jeffersonville, Sammy (Bonnie) Parks of Jeffersonville and Curtis (Martha) Parks of Mt. Sterling.
Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband James Paul Roe; 1 grandson Sean Douglas Roe; 2 sisters: Mary Davis and Wanda McGuire; 3 brothers: John Parks, Jimmy Parks and Garvin Parks.
A Graveside service will be Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. at Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery, Jeffersonville, KY. Officiated by Sammy Parks.
Pallbearers: Family & Friends.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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04/08/2026

Thressa “Tessie” Rose Young, age 76, of Jeffersonville, KY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Tessie was born in Hazel Green, KY on April 2, 1950, to the late Albert and Ruby Patrick Rose. Tessie retired from Chrysler after working there for 30 years. Two of Tessie’s passions in life were gardening and quilting, where she grew beautiful flowers and made even more beautiful quilts for her family and friends.
Tessie is survived by her son Mike (Penny) Rose of Davenport, Florida; her partner Harry Bowen of Jeffersonville, KY; 3 stepdaughters: Tina Shrock of Indiana, Robin Rose of Indiana, Kelly Ramsey of Indiana; 5 sisters: Cleo Crase of Carlisle, Ohio; Mary Ann Fraley of Mt. Sterling, Judy Hillard of Georgetown, Fern Bridges of Stamping Ground and Vicki Miller of Georgetown; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Tessie was preceded in death by her husband John Young; 1 sister Genelle McKeehan and 5 brothers: Justice Rose, Jimmy Rose, Gene Rose, Bobby Rose and Danny Rose.
Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 10th 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 Chaplin Dan Connell.
Tessie will be buried in Russiaville, Indiana.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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04/06/2026

Phyllis Lawson Collins, age 90, of Mt. Sterling, KY, Passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 5, 2026. Phyllis was born in Wolfe County, KY on January 6, 1936, to the late William and Lucy Lawson. Phyllis was the office manager for their family business-Collins Builders. She loved U.K. basketball, horse racing and to entertain people. She was of the Christian faith.
Phyllis is survived by her daughter Tina Collins of Mt. Sterling; granddaughters Sylvia Collins of Mt. Sterling and Stephanie (Ian) Jones of Virginia; great granddaughters Kennedy Jones of Virginia and Shilo Collins Daughtery of Mt. Sterling.
Other than her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Milbert “Buddy” Collins of Mt. Sterling and her son Timmy Collins.
A Graveside service will be Friday, 12:00 p.m. at the Machpelah Cemetery Chapel located at 600 E. Locust Street, Mt. Sterling. Officiated by Rev. Stephanie Moon.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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04/04/2026

Earl Johnson, age 78, of Jeffersonville, KY passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Mount Sterling following a short illness. He was born on November 21, 1947, in Owsley County, KY to the union of the late Bedford and Crystal McIntosh Johnson.

He survived by one son, Earl Cohen Johnson; six sisters, Liz Wilson, Susie Young, Bonnie Barnett, Wanda (Wayne) Dieffenbach, Sharon (Brent) Wilson, and Christine (Chuck) Triplett; two brothers, Wally (Gina) Johnson and Sam Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Rose Johnson; one son, Todd Johnson; two sisters Edna Trent and Maggie Thomas Clay; three brothers, B.J. Johnson, Ed Johnson, and Joe Johnson.

Earl loved his family, children, animals, cats, dogs, and he loved to aggravate everyone. He is retired from farming and the Montgomery County Road Department. Earl is a Jeffersonville City Commissioner and of the Christian faith. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 7, 2026, at the Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals Chapel in Mount Sterling, KY, officiating will be Brother Tommy Evans. Burial will follow at Machpelah Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday April 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pallbearers: Steve Barnes, Billy Dixon, Bobby Henderson, Charlie Conkright, Jimmy “Sleepy” Allen, Tanner Cecil, Billy Strange, Bob Trimble, and Randolph Prater

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03/24/2026

It is with heavy hearts and after years of uncertainty, we announce the passing of James Madison Smallwood, age 31, of Means KY on December 5, 2024. Jimmy was born May 5, 1993, in Mt. Sterling to James and Tamara Jones Smallwood. Jimmy enjoyed singing and playing his guitar, he loved his chickens and his brothers.
Jimmy is survived by his parents James and Tamara of Menifee Co; 4 brothers: Jordan Jones of Menifee Co, Joseph Smallwood of Bath Co., Jaxon Smallwood of Bath Co., Jace Smallwood of Menifee Co.; maternal grandmother Darlene Stamper of Menifee Co., and paternal grandmother Dovie Smallwood of Menifee Co.
A Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28th at the Smallwood Family Cemetery, 2597 Tarr Ridge Road, Frenchburg, KY. Officiated by Tommy Evans.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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03/23/2026

David Paul Wheeler, age 74, of Mt. Sterling, KY passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026. David was born on September 12, 1951, in Mt. Sterling to the late Lemon and Opal Richardson Wheeler. He was a car dealer for 49 years. He was an amazing father, papaw and brother. His passion was cars as well as watching baseball, basketball and car races.
David is survived by his daughter Stephanie Newton of Mt. Sterling; his son David (Jayla) Wheeler II of Salt Lick; 6 grandchildren: Megan (Kyle) Smith, Kevin Lee Newton II, Jackson Wheeler, Emma Wheeler, Aubreigh Wheeler, Marleigh Wheeler; 3 great grandchildren: Grayson Wheeler, Wyatt Smith and Caroline Smith; 5 sisters: Judy Thomas of Owingsville, Fern Woosley of Mt. Sterling, Kathy Toy of Owingsville, Brenda Stroub of Indiana, Linda Patton (Bobby Hudson) of Mt. Sterling; 2 brothers Johnny (Betty) Wheeler of Indiana and Tommy (Linda) Wheeler of Ohio.
Besides his parents, David was preceded in death by his son Duke Wheeler; 3 brothers: Chester Wheeler, Murrell Wheeler and Ronnie Wheeler.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be at 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.
Pallbearers: Anthony Thomas, Chad Murphy, Richard Evans, Rodney Young, Zack Stroub, Billy Stull.
Honorary Pallbearers: Kevin Newton, Paul Mansfield, Larry Reed, David Caywood, Ronnie Wheeler, Tom Murphy, Benny Helton, Charlie Donahue.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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03/23/2026

Joseph L. Alexander, age 85, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in New Albany, IN. He was born October 11, 1940 in Maysville, KY, to the late Lloyd and Catherine Moran. Joseph was the widow of Patricia Updike Alexander. He was an employee of IBM until he retired. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Joseph is survived by special friends Perry & Lisa Orme of Mt. Sterling; his cousin Donny Moran.
Other than his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Alexander; his son Joey Alexander and his daughter Sandy Alexander.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2026 at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Officiated by Pastor Chris Wells.
Burial to follow at Maysville Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Perry Orme, David Shepherd.
Honorary Pallbearer: Donnie Moran.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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03/20/2026

Freda Patton Link, age 65, of Wi******er, KY passed away at home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Freda was born May 8, 1960, in Mt. Sterling, KY to Albert and Mary Ruth Barnes Patton. She worked at Ainak Inc. factory in Wi******er. Freda was of the Christian faith.
Freda is survived by her son Adrian Link, Jr. of Mt. Sterling; her stepson Anson Ashburn of Radcliff, KY; 2 grandchildren-Alexis (Jamie Barlow) Link and Andrew (Isabella) Link; 2 great grandchildren-August Link and Estella Link; her mother Mary Ruth Barnes Patton; 2 sisters-Ruth (Danny) Lee, Vicky (Bo) Tipton; 2 brothers-Albert (Toni) Patton, Jr. and Brent (Jennifer) Patton.
Freda was preceded in death by her father Albert Patton; her daughter Stephanie Link; her sister Teresa Miles and her partner Donald Ashburn.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be on Monday, March 23rd from 5:00 p.m.-7 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Officiated by Pastor Ronnie Taylor.
Burial to follow at Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery, Jeffersonville, KY
Pallbearers: Brent Patton, David Gilvin, Danny Lee, Dave Brobst, Kenneth Wells, Ben Wells, Bo Eastman, Gavin Patton.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/20/2026

Zachary Blake Arledge, age 21, of Wi******er, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in Clark County to Carrie Henderson Bell on December 21, 2004. Zach was blessed with a loving family that will cherish his memory forever. Zach was known for his kind soul and loved by his family, his friends and his co-workers at Infiltrator Water Technologies in Wi******er. When he was not at work, Zach enjoyed basketball, video games, skateboarding, hanging out with friends and he loved animals. Zach touched the lives of everyone he met, and he will be deeply missed.
Zack is survived by his mother, Carrie (Aaron) Bell of Wi******er; 3 sisters: Gabrielle Henderson, Madeline Henderson and Madison Miller all of Wi******er; 1 brother Dylan Gross of Harrison County; his maternal grandfather Ronnie Henderson of Wi******er; 2 nieces: Layla Henderson and Kamiyah Henderson and several cousins-including Haylee Henderson.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Officiated by Paul Jorgenson.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, KY.
Pallbearers: Jace Burke, Aaron Bell, Ronald Henderson, Chris Henderson, Donnie Risner, Bradley Garrett, Cameron Richardson.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/12/2026

William “Bill” Henry McKenna III, age 72, lifelong resident of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling Hospital. Bill was born on July 15, 1953, in Mt. Sterling to the late Dr. William and Mary Margaret Myers McKenna. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, whose life was defined by his faith, service, integrity and deep roots in Montgomery County. Bill served as President of Community Trust Bank for many years where he genuinely cared for the people he worked with and served. Beyond his career, Bill was engaged in many areas of community service including the city council and Rotary Club. He had strong ties to and a passion for strengthening the agricultural community. Bill was also well known on the golf course. While he enjoyed the competition of the sport, the fun and fellowship meant more to him. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Elaine Richards McKenna; his daughter Blair (Austin) Lanzarone of Weatherford, TX; 1 grandson Mac Lanzarone; 2 brothers Mark (Cindy) McKenna of Mt. Sterling and Dave (Lesia) McKenna of Hillsboro, OH; 1 sister Katy (Tommy) Breeze of Lexington, KY; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be Monday, March 16th at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until time of service at 1:00 pm.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353