Obituaries

Michael ("Mike") Anthony Angel, 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2025, surrounded by love, after a courageous battle with illness. Born in 1942 at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Kentucky to Susie (Hall) and August David Angel, Mike's life was a testament to integrity, resilience, and boundless...

Nancy Linda Baker, age 83, of Lily, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
She leaves behind four children, Rebecca Hinkle & husband Michael, Lora Jewell & husband Harold, Christopher Sizemore, Sydney R. Sizemore all of London, KY; one son-in-law, Jim Sanders; four siblings, Doug Harris, William Harris both...

Stephen James Barnett, age 59, of London, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, having attained the age of 59 years and 7 days. He was born on August 27, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Jim Barnett and Judy (Smith) Barnett of London, Kentucky, who survives.
On January 04, 1992,...

Julia Jane Beets came into this world at Cane Creek, KY on September 28, 1924, the second child of Fred and Sallie Bodkins Taylor. She departed for Heaven on August 22, 2025. Since her oldest sister Laura had died at birth Julia was considered the oldest of her siblings yet she was the last to leave. Her brothers...

Patrick David Bennett, son of the late Levi Livingston and Polly (Harris) Bennett, was born March 10th, 1947 in Laurel County, Kentucky. He was united in marriage to Betty (Anderson) Bennett who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Boyce Dean Bennett and Joanna, Delilah Sweet, and Heather Sweet and...

Angela Dajaune Adams Bishop, age 45, of London, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
She leaves behind her father, Paul Adams; her son, Carter Thomas Bishop; plus a host of other family and friends to cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chad Christopher Bishop; her mother,...

Rothwell Leander Black (fondly known as Rocky), born on July 7, 1931, in London, Kentucky, was a man whose name was as strong and memorable as his character. As a child, he was known as Lee, but in adulthood, Rocky became his signature, and friends loved to pronounce it with a flourish—RRRROOCKE, rolling the 'R'...

Mildred Bores, age 85, of London, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
She leaves behind five children, Della Taylor & husband Willard, Annie Miller & husband Lowell, Pauline Saylor, Frank Bores Jr. & wife Jennifer, Sandy Bores; two siblings, Kathy Dewiled & husband Norman, Diane Lawson; twenty-four...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steve Bowling, 72, of London, KY, who left this world on May 6, 2025. Born in Oneida, KY, on August 21, 1952, Steve was known for his unwavering faith, strong work ethic, passion for racing, and devotion to family and friends.
Steve is survived by his loving...

Surrounded by his loving family, Randell Brewer made the journey to his Heavenly home on June 15, 2025 where he was reunited with his beloved wife Viola Benge Brewer.
He was born on January 10, 1934 in Laurel County on the family farm in the Laurel River Community. This homeplace always remained dear to his heart....

Edward Arthur Brophy, 85, of London, Kentucky, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at his home.
He was born in Covington, Kentucky, on May 11, 1940, the son of the late Arthur Richard and Juanita Harrison Brophy. A 1958 graduate of Ludlow High School, Edward began working at a local pharmacy at age twelve and was...