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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

03/07/2026

Earl C. Berger, age 87, of Montgomery County, KY, passed away on March 7, 2026. Earl was born on June 17, 1938, in Irvine, KY to the union of the late Frank and Allie Walden Berger. He was the widower to Goldie M. Fraley Berger and a retired farmer. Earl was of the Christian faith and attended Means Community Miracle Church.

Earl is survived by one daughter, Laura (Charlie) Hardin of Paris, KY; one son, Earl C. Berger Jr. of Nicholas County, KY; four grandchildren, Nathan Hardin, Jacob Hardin, Charlie Smithers (Carla Craig), Kyle (Robert) Barker; three great-grandchildren, Eliza Smithers, Jack Sparks, and Jonathan Sparks; one sister Laura (Vernon) Conner of Mt. Sterling, KY; and a special aunt, Lucille Romine of Mt. Sterling, KY.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Officiating will be Tommy Evans.

Burial to follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens, 5364 Lexington Rd, Lexington, KY 40511.

Pallbearers: Charlie Hardin, Cliff Berger, Jacob Hardin, Nathan Hardin, David Fraley, Terry Fraley, and Jimmy Fraley.

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren

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

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03/07/2026

Jessie Faye Wade, age 72, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on March 6, 2026, at Windsor Care. She was born on October 4,1953, in Hazard, Ky to the union of the late John and Ollie Mae Feltner. Faye was a caregiver, waitress, and homemaker.

Faye is survived by one daughter, Ashley Wade (Josh) Ziegler of Centerville, OH; one son, C.J. Wade of Mt. Sterling, KY; two step-daughters, Dana Neal of Paris, KY and Stacy Lyons of Owingsville, KY; two step-grandchildren, Brandon Neal and Justin Neal; three step-great-grandchildren; and one brother Elmer Ray Feltner of Perry County, KY.

Along with her parents, Faye is preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Faye Feltner.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, KY.

Pallbearers: Tim Lyons, Josh Ziegler, C.J. Wade, Ashley Ziegler, Robbie Conn, and Jimmy Adams

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

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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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