All Obituaries

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, ...

Neva Chamberlin Lanning, 100, passed away peacefully March 9, 2026 at her home in Harrison County.  Born May 5, 1925 in Cynthiana to the late Leland & Lena Roberts Chamberlin, she retired from Kroger as a head cashier and later retired from 3M. She was the last living charter member of Faith Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully. Known for her outreach to others, Neva enjoyed church functions and meeting visitors at the church. She often mailed cards and visited nursing ...

Brendan Joseph Koss, 29, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home in Harrison County. Born August 7, 1996 in St. Marys, Georgia, Brendan was a courageous Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy warrior whose strength, humor, and compassion touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Despite the challenges he faced, Brendan lived with remarkable resilience and a heart that was always open to others. He found great joy in computer gaming, where he could explore new worlds and connect with friends, ...

Nolan Myers Smith, 64, of Cynthiana, husband of Kimberly Young Smith, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Baptist Health-Lexington. Born September 13, 1961 in Lexington to the late Gentry Myers & Donna Chapman Smith, he was a former member of U.S. Army Reserves, worked for many years at Sylvania in Versailles and most recently at Aichi Forge in Georgetown. Nolan also co-pastored at the Christian Faith Center with Kim. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed detailing cars and ...

James William “Jimmy” Howard, 89, husband of the late Mary Burden Howard, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus. Born December 21, 1936 in Harrison County to the late Thurman “Nick” & Thelma Louise Slade Howard, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked in maintenance at several area factories over the years, including Square D, Rockwell, CMC and Kawneer. Surviving are 2 children, Grant Alan Howard (Amanda Aldridge) & Jamie Marie ...

Sylvia Ann Robinson Doolin, 67, wife of the late Charles Glenn Doolin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home in Sunrise. Born June 15, 1958 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky to the late L. H. & Carolyn Bailey Robinson, she and Glenn owned and operated the Sunrise, Kelat and Claysville General Stores for many years, and she was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Sylvia loved her animals, spending time with friends and especially ...

Roger Wayne Soard, 69, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home.  Born June 3, 1956, he was a son of the late Ray & Wilma Fogle. Roger was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kevin Soard, Ray Fogle, Jr., and Mitchell Fogle; a sister, Charlotte Cook; and a foster brother, Glenn Fryman.  In his healthier days, Roger enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, playing his guitar, singing, and making people laugh.  Surviving are his longtime companion, Melody Graves; ...

Hershel Holland, 76, of Cynthiana, husband of the late Janet Lee Huff Holland, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Robertson Co. Health Care in Mt. Olivet. Born September 28, 1949 in Breathitt County to the late Everett & Ellen Combs Holland, he was a lifelong famer and a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Milner; 2 brothers, Donald & Rufus Holland; and 2 sisters, Margie Vaughn and Ruth Ann Arnold, along with several nieces and ...