All Obituaries

Tina Marie Osterman, 63, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Edgemont Healthcare Nursing Home in Cynthiana.  Born August 27, 1960 in Tampa, Florida, she worked for many years as a CNA in several area nursing homes and hospitals.  Surviving are 3 sons: Jeff Hight of Carrollton, Texas, Charles Hight of North Middletown, Kentucky & Michael (Michelle) Hight of Williamstown, West Virginia; 5 grandchildren: Lily, Jacob, Violet, Michael & Mason, and 1...

Stanley J. Jenkins, 79, husband of Maxie Sims Jenkins, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Born August 13, 1944 in Harrison County to the late Marshall & Goldie Jenkins, he was a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Navy having retired as a Senior Chief. He later worked at the Fayette County Detention Center and for the Cynthiana Democrat. Other survivors include his children, Christopher (Penny) James, Anthony (Cherie) Jenkins, Troy (Hillary) Jenkins & Brandon Jenkins, and 2...

Bobby Gene “Buck” Fryman, 81, husband of 60 years to Martha Hill Fryman, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home in Cynthiana. Born April 28, 1942 in Nicholas County to the late Earl & Besslean George Fryman, he was a former employee of The Stamler Corporation & Trane Corporation, once served as a Carlisle Police Officer, and was a member of Leesburg Christian Church. Buck enjoyed fishing, carpentry and remodeling houses, and was selflessly devoted to his...

Minnie Katherine Frederick McKinney, 82, wife of Charles Lewis McKinney, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at her home. Born August 21, 1941 in Harrison County to the late Clifton Joseph & Christine Rogers Frederick, she was a former cook at McDonald’s. Surviving are 3 sons: Joseph Lewis McKinney of Frankfort, Paul Wayne (Kim) McKinney of Louisville & Gary Lane McKinney of Campbellsville; 2 daughters, Christy (Gary) Lail of Cynthiana & Pammy K. Jette of Washington...

Phyllis Yvonne Patrick Anderson, 85, wife of the late Robert F. “Bob” Anderson, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at the UK-Bluegrass Hospice Care Center. Born November 30, 1937 in Harrison County to the late Raphael & Gertrude Beckett Patrick, she was a retired teacher for Harrison County Schools, having taught at Northside & Southside Elementary Schools for 30 years. Phyllis was a true prayer warrior, encouraging and giving comfort to anyone in need. She devoted a...

Billy Gene Whitaker, 80, husband of Kay Lemons Whitaker, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home in Cynthiana. Born July 29, 1943 in Harrison County to the late Chester & Margaret Harris Whitaker, he was a former employee of Kawneer Company, Grede Perm Cast & Rockwell International. Billy loved spending time with his family, especially his Saturday morning breakfast trips. Additional survivors include 3 children: Amy Lee Sadler of Cynthiana, Stacy (Rob) Collins of...

Joyce Ann Grimes, 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her home in Cynthiana. Born May 1, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Marx Louis & Mary Margaret Justice Morgan, she was a longtime waitress. Survivors include her 2 sons, Richard (Jamee)  Maryea & Herman (Beulah) Maryea of Cynthiana; a daughter, Samantha (Rafael) Madrigal of Florida; and her sister, Gloria (Stanley) Warmouth of Cynthiana; along with  9 grandchildren and 3...

Gladys Melvina Sosbe Frederick, 94, wife of the late Carl Frederick, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Grand Haven Nursing Home. Born July 4, 1929 in Harrison County to the late Lou Tom & Delia Garnett Sosbe, she was a retired employee of Grede Perm Cast and member of Faith Baptist Church. Gladys loved sewing, collecting dolls and cooking, especially when hosting family dinners. Surviving are a son, Thomas Dale (Martha Sue) Frederick;  a brother, James Lewis...

Carol Sue Giles Williams, 74, formerly of Cynthiana, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born March 6, 1949 in Harrison County to the late William Layton & Orene Williams Giles, she was a retired claims adjuster for Blue Cross Blue Shield, a former member of the Cyn City Vintage Roses Red Hat Society and a dedicated fan of Elvis Presley. Carol loved her family dearly and greatly enjoyed spending time with them. Surviving are a son, Brian...

Flossie Elizabeth “Peggy” Stivers Pennington, 86, formerly of Cynthiana, wife of the late Russell Curtis Pennington, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home in London, Kentucky. Born June 21, 1937 in Harrison County to the late John F. & Flossie Whirles Stivers, she was a former employee of Hansley Mills and Essex Manufacturing, and member of Oakwood Baptist Church.  Peggy devoted most of her life to caring for her family and enjoyed watching...