All Obituaries

Dorothy Marie Robertson, 70, of Cynthiana, wife of Garry Robertson, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. She was born June 15, 1948 in Teaneck, New Jersey, the daughter of James, Jr. & Gladys Winfield Hannen, of Bricktown, New Jersey. Dorothy had a long career in the healthcare field, starting out in nursing and later on moving into administration in numerous doctors’ offices and nursing homes. She was always known as a mother...

Carlos Eugene “Gene” Hill, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Health Care. Born March 10, 1942 in Harrison Co. to the late Carlos & Margaret Ecklar Hill, he was a lifelong farmer, a small engine mechanic and attended Curry United Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, Garland Hill, a sister, Paulette (Paul Ralph) Jones, a niece Ronette Lynn Jones and a nephew, Jonathann Paul Jones. Also preceding him in death was a sister-in-law, Brenda...

Ray Festle Whitson, 91, husband of Linda Hays Whitson for 37 years, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at his home. Born August 14, 1927 in Harrison County, he is the oldest and last surviving child of the late Charles Vernard & Anna Elizabeth Mallory Whitson. Ray was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a lifelong farmer and retired carpenter, a member of the Cynthiana Elks Lodge  and the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Other survivors are his children: Denise Baber, Rose (Tim)...

Myrtle Elizabeth Richey Warth, 97, wife of the late Roy Patterson Warth, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at her home. Born December 5, 1920 in Harrison County to the late Roy & Laura Harney Richey, she was a member of the Leesburg Christian Church. Myrtle was a lifelong “farmers wife” who took great pride in her home and especially her beloved garden. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Warth Powell; a daughter-in-law, Iris Warth; 2 grandchildren:...

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...