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Robert Edward Hess passed on Friday, November 29, 2024. Robert "Bob" was born March 17, 1951 in Evansville, IN to Robert Hess Jr. and Karen Sue Hess. After a childhood focused on academics and athletics in Chandler, IN, Bob attended Purdue University and Northern Kentucky University, obtaining a bachelor degree in Construction Management in 1988. Bob's position as a Construction Manager for US Army Corps of Engineers and GSA provided opportunities to contribute to many important projects across several states. From Eastern Kentucky, Cincinnati, OH, and Frankfort, KY, to Indianapolis, IN, Montgomery, AL, Olmstead, IL, and Richmond, KY, Bob's mark is permanently left on numerous structures...

Ruby Dean Holbrook Collins, 88, of Richmond, Kentucky, beloved widow of Clarence T "Tony" Collins, departed this life Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Herbert T. and Belle Elizabeth Hatton Holbrook born in Bayes, Breathitt County, Kentucky on July 12, 1934. She was a retired Teacher and was also a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by two daughters, Toni "Dee" Collins Brewer and husband, Mark of Nicholasville, Kentucky and Belmarie Collins Riley and husband, James Robert "Robbie" Riley II of Richmond, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Mark Stephen Brewer II, Matthew Lawton Brewer, Victoria Collins McNeil, Natalie Christian Collins,...

Ruby Dean Holbrook Collins, 88, of Richmond, Kentucky, beloved widow of Clarence T "Tony" Collins, departed this life Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Herbert T. and Belle Elizabeth Hatton Holbrook born in Bayes, Breathitt County, Kentucky on July 12, 1934. She was a retired Teacher and was also a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is survived by two daughters, Toni "Dee" Collins Brewer and husband, Mark of Nicholasville, Kentucky and Belmarie Collins Riley and husband, James Robert "Robbie" Riley II of Richmond, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Mark Stephen Brewer II, Matthew Lawton Brewer, Victoria Collins McNeil, Natalie Christian Collins,...

Bill Eugene Day (B.E. Day) was the only child of Orville Eugene Day and Mae Robinson Day. He was born at Hazel Green, Kentucky on August 22, 1937 and died on March 26, 2022 at the Hospice Care Facility at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. B.E. was preceded in death by his father, Orville Day, and by his mother, Mae Day Fugate. He is survived by his wife, Anna Grace Day, and their two sons, Bill E. Day II (Tammy) of Frankfort, Kentucky and Jason K. Day of Cartersville, Georgia, and by four grandchildren; Jacob Kelly Day, Katherine Grace Day, Isabella Faith Day, and Tristan Ventimiglia Hager. B.E. earned a B.A. Degree from Eastern Kentucky State College (now EKU) in 1963. In...

Mildred Marie Bailey Beaty of Campton, Kentucky, widow of the late Clifford "Cliff" Thomas Beaty, departed this life Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 27 days. She was the daughter of the late Scott Lee and Eula Maxine Rudd Bailey born in Belknap, Wolfe County, Kentucky on August 17, 1944. She was a waitress and a custodian for the Clark Pleasant school district in Whiteland, Indiana. She is survived by two sons, Phillip Beaty (Brenda) of Franklin, Indiana and Clifford Michael Beaty (Holli) of Whiteland, Indiana; one daughter, Phyllis Sewell (David) of Barbourville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Brandy Watts (William), Scott Beaty and Ashley Dorsey Sewell (Cord)...

93, widow of the late Seldon Eugene Pelfrey departed this life Friday, October 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Buford and Molly Mayo Campbell Ingram born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on January 4, 1928. She was a former employee at Wolfe County Farm Bureau in Campton, Kentucky, a clerk for Aeronica Aircraft Company in Middletown, Ohio and a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and especially cooking and was a avid UK fan. She is survived by two sons, William Pelfrey (Carla) of Cleveland, Tennessee and Noel Pelfrey of Carlisle, Ohio; three daughters, Eugenia Mackey (Prentice) of Carlisle, Ohio, Devonia Little (Greg) of Lebanon, Ohio and Linda Stivers (Ed) of Jackson, Kentucky;...

Robert J. Novak of Campton, Kentucky, formerly of Summerhill, Pennsylvania, beloved husband of Betty Sebastian Novak, departed this life Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 74 years. He was the son of the late Frank and Blanche Galanick Novak born in New York City, New York on January 5, 1946. He was a Retired Coal Miner. Bob was a Veteran of the United States Army a member of the 101st Air Borne Division having served during the Vietnam Era, a member of the Campton Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Post 0179 and a member of the NRA and UMWA. Bob enjoyed his trips to Pennsylvania, spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. He also looked forward to their visits...

Alma Jean Mullins Snowden, 73, left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 27, 2020. Alma fought a rough year long battle with Lung Cancer. Alma was born in Clark County, Kentucky on June 1, 1947. She was a LPN, loving wife, amazing mother, and adored and loved grandmother. She was a member of Goff's Corner First Church of God. Alma is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years Michael Snowden, her parents Ruth Rose Mullins and Henry Bedford Mullins, one sister, Anna "Betty" Osborne Fountain and two half brothers Charlie Mullins and Albert Mullins. Alma was a dedicated Mother to Shari Lynn (Marvin) Powell, and Roscoe Stuart (Danielle) Snowden. The most loved and...

Irene Allen Overbee, 85 of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky widow of the late Tom Overbee, Jr. departed this life Monday, May 25, 2020 at Windsor Care in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She was a daughter of the late Edgar, Sr. and Evalee Taulbee Allen born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on May 29, 1934. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by four sons, Mike Overbee (Terri) of Nicholasville, Kentucky, Danny Overbee (Sissy) of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Rick Overbee (Pamela) of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Tim Overbee (Kellie) of Lexington, Kentucky; one daughter, Karen Jimerson (Kevin) of Russell Springs, Kentucky; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;...

Virginia Bryant of Campton, Kentucky widow of the late Travis Bryant and her second husband Don Smyth departed this life Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the age 96 years. She was a daughter of the late Dr. Taylor and India Coldiron Center born in Hazel Green, Kentucky on June 27, 1923. She was a retired merchant. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Taulbee of Winchester, Kentucky; one grandson, Steve Taulbee and wife, Christy; four great-granddaughters, Linsey Taulbee, Hunter Taulbee, Brooklyn Taulbee and India Taulbee; one great-great-grandchild, Sialas Liam Reid; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Travis Scott Taulbee; two brothers, Dr. Rex Center and...

Patty Lee Walk Prater of Campton, Kentucky widow of the late Lester Prater departed this life Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of 69 years. She was a daughter of the late John and Louise Barnes Walk born in Wheel Wright, Floyd County, Kentucky on May 7, 1950. She was a retired state employee, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by one son, Michael Wayne Prater and wife, Jill of Liberty, Missouri; seven daughters, Margaret Jeanette Henson and husband, Jim of Campton, Kentucky, Renee Roberts and husband, Lloyd, Jr., of Jackson, Kentucky, Tracy Lynn Patrick and husband Todd of Campton, Kentucky, Nina Nicole Reynolds and husband, Jonathan of Lexington, Kentucky,...

Bonnie Jean Combs, 76, of Campton, Kentucky widow of the late Phil Combs departed this life January 25, 2020. She was a daughter of the late John & Ada Gentry Hayes born in Campton, Kentucky on January 24, 1944. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Hayes (Rose) & Charles Von Back (Karen) both of Middletown, Ohio; one daughter, Belinda Martin (Shelby) of Dayton, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; four brothers & four sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Combs; one son, Michael Steven Back & her parents, John & Ada Gentry Hayes. She also leaves behind a host...

Virginia Hollon Cundiff of Winchester, Kentucky, formerly of Campton, Kentucky, widow of the late Robert L. Cundiff, departed this life Friday, June 28, 2019 at the age of 85 years, 8 months & 6 days. She was a daughter of the late Edgar & Fern Center Hollon born in Landsaw, Wolfe County, Kentucky on October 22, 1933. She was a retired clerical worker for the Dixie Oxygen & Allen Company. She is survived by two sons, Mark Anthony Taulbee of Lexington, Kentucky & Kenneth Wayne Taulbee of Georgetown, Kentucky; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Hollon of South Lyon, Michigan & William Hollon of Goose Creek, South Carolina; & one sister,...