All Obituaries

Nolan Myers Smith, 64, of Cynthiana, husband of Kimberly Young Smith, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Baptist Health-Lexington. Born September 13, 1961 in Lexington to the late Gentry Myers & Donna Chapman Smith, he was a former member of U.S. Army Reserves, worked for many years at Sylvania in Versailles and most recently at Aichi Forge in Georgetown. Nolan also co-pastored at the Christian Faith Center with Kim. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed detailing cars and ...

James William “Jimmy” Howard, 89, husband of the late Mary Burden Howard, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus. Born December 21, 1936 in Harrison County to the late Thurman “Nick” & Thelma Louise Slade Howard, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked in maintenance at several area factories over the years, including Square D, Rockwell, CMC and Kawneer. Surviving are 2 children, Grant Alan Howard (Amanda Aldridge) & Jamie Marie ...

Sylvia Ann Robinson Doolin, 67, wife of the late Charles Glenn Doolin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home in Sunrise. Born June 15, 1958 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky to the late L. H. & Carolyn Bailey Robinson, she and Glenn owned and operated the Sunrise, Kelat and Claysville General Stores for many years, and she was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Sylvia loved her animals, spending time with friends and especially ...

Roger Wayne Soard, 69, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home.  Born June 3, 1956, he was a son of the late Ray & Wilma Fogle. Roger was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kevin Soard, Ray Fogle, Jr., and Mitchell Fogle; a sister, Charlotte Cook; and a foster brother, Glenn Fryman.  In his healthier days, Roger enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, playing his guitar, singing, and making people laugh.  Surviving are his longtime companion, Melody Graves; ...

Hershel Holland, 76, of Cynthiana, husband of the late Janet Lee Huff Holland, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Robertson Co. Health Care in Mt. Olivet. Born September 28, 1949 in Breathitt County to the late Everett & Ellen Combs Holland, he was a lifelong famer and a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Milner; 2 brothers, Donald & Rufus Holland; and 2 sisters, Margie Vaughn and Ruth Ann Arnold, along with several nieces and ...

Judith Ann Benson Rawlings, 76, of Cynthiana, Kentucky, wife of the late Earl Glenn Rawlings, died at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born January 14, 1949 in Cynthiana a daughter of the late Stanley and Christine Renaker Benson, she was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and a member of many genealogical societies, including the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Kentucky Mayflower Society. Judith was a retired teacher, with a special place in her heart for adult ...

Gregory Allen Nease, 63, of Cynthiana, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Georgetown Community Hospital. A native of Harlan, Kentucky born March 17, 1962 to the late Ollie Emory & Audrey Morris Nease, he was a retired cross-country driver for UPS. Greg loved to build guns, drive his side-by-side and spend time with his fur-babies. He was a loving, generous person and worked hard to support his family. Surviving are 3 children: Kaitlin Nease of Forest Grove, Oregon and Matthew & ...

Melissa Reneé Watkins, 51, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at her home in Cynthiana. Born August 9, 1974 in Lexington, Kentucky, she was a longtime chef at several restaurants in both Kentucky and Florida.  Melissa was a friend to everyone she met and known for her loving smile. Survivors include her mother and “Pops”, Sandra & James Fullem of West Palm Beach, Florida; her father, Averett “Tommy” Watkins of Cynthiana; a sister, Michelle ...

Robert Clay Vires, 60, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his home in Harrison County. Born November 30, 1965 in Winchester, KY, a son of the late Anna Vires he was known to always be a helpful hand to his neighbors and friends. Left to cherish his memory are 2 brothers, Lee (Wendy) Moredock of Berry & Elvis (Lisa) Vires of Winchester; nieces and nephews, Sara Mordock, Julie Plowman, Allen Moredock & Damon Trent along with special family member Joan Respler. Also ...

Stephanie Marie Brunker Welch, 54, wife of Tracy Welch, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at her home in Harrison County. A native of Harrison County, she was born February 22, 1971 the daughter of the late William Brunker and Donna Robinson Keisling. Stephanie was an employee of Bullard in Cynthiana and had formerly been employed with EZ Pak. Other survivors include her daughter, Alishia Lynn Horn (Clarence Sumpter) and her children, Andrew Russell, Neveah Perez, Sophia Brangers, ...