All Obituaries

Ruby Lou Dailey McCauley, “Granny”, age 103, passed peacefully at Grand Haven Nursing Home on October 13, 2018. She was born in Harrison County on September 29, 1915 to the late Frank and Lilly Florence Dailey. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Roscoe H. McCauley, her parents, four brothers, four sisters, and two comfort companion cats, Smokey and Tom. Ruby was a supporter of her family in the capacity of a hard working farmer’s wife and an unconditional loving...

Gladys Dailey Wells, 99, wife of the late Herman “Tink” Wells, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born March 2, 1919 near Ruddles Mills in Bourbon County to the late James Newton “J.N.” and Georgia Florence Dailey, she was a former clerk at Redd Hardware, had worked in the business and outpatient offices at Harrison Memorial Hospital, volunteered at the Cynthiana Museum and was a member of the Clays Mill Road Baptist...

Susan Thomas Wilson, 56, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at her home. Born September 14, 1962  in Harrison Co. to the late Richard T. & Charlotte Taylor Leslie Wilson, she was a 1980 graduate of Harrison County High School, attended the University of Kentucky and was a longtime legal secretary. Survivors include her loving family: sister, Leslie Anne (James E.) Wilson; niece, Lauren (Asa) Pham; nephew, Patton Wilson; great-nieces, Charlotte, Ava & Mary Taylor Pham;...

William Troy “T.J.” Fryman, Jr., 28, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home. Born April 12, 1990 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, he was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved to ride his 4-wheeler and played numerous sports. He was a member of the Cynthiana First United Methodist Church. Left to cherish T.J.’s memory are his father, William Troy (Kathy) Fryman; his mother, Lisa Jo Lemons Fryman (Billy Ritchie); his maternal grandfather, Joe Lemons; 2 half-brothers,...

Margaret Alice Ritchie, 93, wife of the late Cecil Ritchie, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home. Born November 26, 1924 in Harrison County to the late Jacob & Flodie Fryman, Mamma Mag was a devoted homemaker, beloved wife, mother & grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Lair United Methodist Church where her father  had served as pastor, carrying on his musical talents. Survivors include 2 sons, Cecil (Nelda) Ritchie & Michael...

Alberta Ray Ritchie, 86, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Born November 30, 1931 in Nicholas Co. to the late William Lee & Helen Jones Fryman, she was a longtime housekeeper at The Campbell House in Lexington and was a member of the Central Christian Church in Cynthiana. Alberta loved music, especially anything by Elvis, crafts and greatly enjoyed traveling. She was always first in line for trips with her beloved Cedar Ridge friends. Survivors include...

Connie Anne Lemons, 70, wife of 53 years to Joe T. Lemons, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home. Born December 29, 1947 in Versailles, Kentucky to the late John T., Sr. & Willia Zeda Buck Troxell, Connie moved to Cynthiana during her early childhood. She was the former owner of The Cheese Store, a member of the Harrison County Homemakers and Cynthiana First United Methodist Church. Connie was also an accomplished artist, having taught painting classes for several years....

Juanita Tillett Russell, 86, formerly of Cynthiana, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Robertson County Health Care in Mt. Olivet. Born October 18, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William & Iva Spegal Tillett, she was a former employee of Walmart in Cynthiana, had worked at Jockey International and the Shady Lawn Rest Home and was a member of Phillipi Baptist Church. Survivors include 4 sons: Dennis (Kelly) Russell, of Cynthiana, Vernon Russell, of Lexington, James Russell,...

Mattie Louise Petty Brannock, 98, was called home to be with the Lord August 21, 2018. Born July 4, 1920 in Kelat, Kentucky to the late John C. & Sarah “Sadie” Stamper Petty, she was a devoted homemaker and lifetime member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was married 58 years to her beloved husband Robert Ballinger Brannock, who preceded her in death in 1996. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Marietta Owens, two brothers, Martin S. & Johnnie H. Petty, and a...

Eula Mae Green Hedges, 83, formerly of Cynthiana, wife of the late Pete Hedges, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Born March 30, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Henry and Julia Kirk Green, she was a former waitress at Biancke’s and the Cynthiana Country Club and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Music played a significant part of Eula’s life and she loved to listen to it all the time. She was also an accomplished guitarist...