All Obituaries

William Harlen Wiggins, 82, husband of Wilma Jean McKenney Wiggins, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Born March 13, 1939 in Harrison County to the late Herman Phillip & Lou Ella Chandler Wiggins, he was a lifelong farmer and longtime member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon for more than 50 years. Billy was an avid pocket knife collector, who loved raising a garden and growing things.  He took great pride in producing a...

Jane Humphries Brumback was born in Cincinnati, OH to Roger and Esther Humphries, was a graduate of Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, KY and held a Bachelor of Arts in Education (1959) from Centre College in Danville, KY.  Jane taught history in middle school for several years in Huntington, WV and Brooklyn, NY until becoming a devoted mother and housewife. As her children grew up she was a store manager at Walden Books. Jane went home to be with the Lord on June 28th at 12:50 AM...

Charlene Stumph Hill, 80,  of Millersburg, wife of Herbert T. "Ted" Hill for 62 years, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born May 10, 1941 in Bourbon Co. to the late Hartford & Minnie Grove Stumph, she was a 1959 graduate of Bourbon Co. High School, had been a member of the Indian Creek Homemakers and was a longtime devoted member of Cynthiana First Church of God, where she had served as the church secretary. Also left to...

Bonnie L. Peters, 74, of Winchester, wife of the late John Peters, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Clark Regional Medical Center. Born July 18, 1946 in Harrison Co. to the late Clarence “Bub” and Louisa Frances Northcutt McKenney she was an avid craftsperson, who specialized in making jewelry and custom doll clothing. Survivors include several extended family members. Following cremation no formal services will be held.

Betty Wayne Varner, 87, wife of the late Julian Varner, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2021 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Born November 12, 1933 in Harrison Co. to the late Chester & Maggie Jenkins Clifford, she was a retired employee of Jockey International in Carlisle and was a long-time member of Sunrise Christian Church. Survivors include 4 sisters: Gail, Shirley, Sue & Pat, of Sarasota, Florida; special friends, Steve & Rhonda Strawzell and Harold & Mary Lou Whitlock;...

Mary Helen Wagner Barnes, 97, wife of the late Russell Beard Barnes, Jr., passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born May 28, 1923 in Morgan (Kenton County), Kentucky to the late Luther T. & Nola Williams Wagner, she was a devoted wife & homemaker, a loving mother & grandmother, and member of the Berry Baptist Church. Mary greatly enjoyed her life on the family’s dairy farm. Surviving are 3 sons: Russell B. (Mary...

Jerry W. Watkins, 74, husband of Bettye Collins Watkins, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home. Born October 31, 1946 in Nicholas County to the late Charles E. & Mildred Crawford Watkins, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam, a former employee of Georgetown Cable and E.D. Bullard, a retired employee of Monessen Hearth and loved flying as a private pilot. A longtime Methodist minister, Jerry pastored at both the Mt. Pleasant and Wagoner’s Chapel United Methodist...

Elizabeth Ann Wagoner Whitson, 81, wife of the late Kenneth Wayne Whitson, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home. Born July 25, 1939 in Harrison County to the late Sterling Peter & Bessie Lee Sosby Wagoner, she was a former employee of the Wedco District Health Department and member of the Cynthiana Christian Church. Liz had a wonderful, fun-loving spirit, was quick with a joke, dearly loved cats and enjoyed traveling and going to flea markets.  Surviving are a son, Rusty...

Ann Cheryl Head Probus, 76, wife of William D. Probus, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born September 2, 1944 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Joseph Ralph & Hazle Waite Head, she was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in several school districts including Harrison County and St. Edwards School, and was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church.    Additional survivors include a son, Todd (Kelly) Probus, of...

Ruby Ellen English Moses, 90, wife of the late William T. “Billie” Moses, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Robertson Co. Health Care. Born January 17, 1931 in Paris, Kentucky to the late Edward & Ethel Edwards English, she was a retired employee of 3M, where she was active in the 3M Club, and worked in the fountain of Newberry’s for many years. Ruby was a longtime member of the Cynthiana Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for more than 20 years....