All Obituaries

Ernest Neace, 80, of Cynthiana, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born March 24, 1946 in Breathitt County to the late Cornelius and Martha Miller Neace, he was a retired employee of L & N Glass in Versailles, had operated the Evergreen Motel and been a longtime tobacco and dairy farmer.  Ernest greatly enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and was an avid gardener. He is survived by a son, Matthew Curtis Neace (Katie Grose); several brothers and sisters; his ...

James Chapel “Chapie” Mastin, Jr., 83, husband of the late Rachel Drake Mastin, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana. Born September 12, 1942 in Harrison County, he was a 1960 graduate of Harrison County High School, a lifelong farmer and longtime member of Indian Creek Christian Church, where he had served as Deacon and Elder. Farming was Chapie’s life and he was involved in agriculture in many ways, such as being a Harrison County ...

Gisela Elsa Wachter Allen, 77, wife of the late Terry Lee Allen, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home in Harrison County. Born July 30, 1948 in Germany to the late Karl & Annelise Elsa Wachter she was a longtime childcare provider and foster parent. Surivors include 2 sons, Lee & Stefan Allen; 2 daughters, Kristen & Ericka Loar; and several grandchildren. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Bernd Wachter.  A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held ...

Woodford Ramsey “Buddy” Brothers, 83, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Edgemont Healthcare in Cynthiana. Buddy was born July 26, 1942 in Lexington to the late Joseph Damon & Mattie Frances Baker Brothers and attended Boyer’s Chapel Community Church. A sweet soul, he enjoyed collecting his many treasures— such as toy cars, t-shirts & belt buckles, and loved to wear his beloved Dale Earnhart, Jr. jacket. Surviving are 2 brothers, Orville Lee Brothers ...

It is with deep peace that the family of Ruth Evelyn Maybrier Fryman, 91, announces her passing into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.  Ruth was a faithful servant who loved God and her family passionately.  Ruth was born on November 20, 1934 to the late George and Lucinda Maybrier.  Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Hargis Fryman Jr and son, Hargis Fryman III; sister and brother in law: Esther and Frazier Wagoner; and nephew ...

Beatrice Frances Linville Wiglesworth, 87, wife of the late Kenneth Wiglesworth, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Dover Manor in Georgetown. Born May 21, 1938 in Harrison County to the late Henry Forrest, Sr. & Grace Humphries Linville, she was a member of the Cynthiana First Church of God. Survivors include her son, Kevin Forrest Wiglesworth (Paula Whitaker) & Danny Wray Wiglesworth (Fred Kidd): a daughter, Kay Lynne (Brian) Faulconer; 3 grandchildren: Chloe (Tyler) ...

James Chapel “Chapie” Mastin, III, 62, husband of Kelly Richie Mastin, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Baptist Health-Lexington. Born November 12, 1963 in Harrison County to James Chapel Mastin, Jr., of Cynthiana, and the late Rachel Drake Mastin, he was a 1982 graduate of Harrison County High School and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where he majored in Math and Music. Chapie was a longtime educator, having spent the majority of his 33-year career teaching ...

Shirley Mae Griffieth Worrell, 76, wife of 58 years to Jerry E. Worrell, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home in Harrison County. Born October 21, 1949 in Berea, Kentucky to the late James & Catherine Kelly Griffieth, she was a retired employee of I.B.M. in Lexington. Shirley devoted herself to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include 2 sons, Jerry Lynn (Evelyn) Worrell and Michael Ray Worrell (Natalie ...

Steven Clay Shepherd, 69, of Corinth, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. A native of Grant County, he was born May 20, 1956 to the late Troy & Lorene Baker Shepherd. Steven was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired drywall contractor. Survivors include his daughter, Tracy (Johnny) Crocker; 3 sons: Steven (Tabby) Shepherd, David Shepherd & Billy (Julia) Shepherd; 3 brothers: Charlie (Esther) Shepherd, Clifford Shepherd & Lawrence ...

Stanley A. “Butch” Houston, Jr., 85, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at CHI St. Joseph Hospital.  He was born March 12, 1941 in Cynthiana to the late Stanley Ammerman & Lillian Montgomery Houston. Also preceding him in death were his beloved sister, Sara Frances Houston Marshall, Richmond, KY and an infant son, Stanley A. Houston, III. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Norma Wheeler Houston; son Steven W. Houston; daughter, Karen R. (Aaron) Boggs; and nieces, ...