All Obituaries

Mr. Delno McClure, age 79 of Mt. Vernon passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital. He was born on January 8th, 1943 in Blue Springs, Kentucky, a son of the late Johnny and Fannie Vance McClure. He was a retired Rockcastle County Deputy Sheriff and Constable. He also served in various county and civic organizations such as the Rockcastle County Ambulance Service and the local rescue squad, among others.  He enjoyed coon hunting and was a member of the...

Pamela Ann DeBorde Heller “PD” age 65, of Brodhead left her earthly home on Monday August 8, 2022.  She was born on December 18, 1956 in Rockcastle County the daughter of Frank DeBorde and the late Lucille Livesay DeBorde. She was a member of the Ottawa Baptist Church.             Survivors besides her father are: her trusty companion Polly. (Polly now has a new home). One daughter; Jessica Heller, and by one brother;...

Mr. Doug Kirby age 50, of Mt.Vernon, KY passed away on Saturday August 6, 2022 at the U.K. Hospital in Lexington. He was born on December 6, 1971 in Mt.Vernon the son of Paul and Clarice Renner Kirby of Mt.Vernon. He was a musician, loved playing the guitar, his Dogs, the group Van Halen, drawing, and was a member of the Christian faith.             Survivors besides his parents are: two sons; Cody Kirby of Nashville, and Brendan Clay...

Lonnie Lee Philbeck age 74, husband of Patricia Kirby Philbeck died Wednesday August 3, 2022 at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington after a long illness. He was born on November 29, 1947 the son of the late Tommy and Alta Barnett Philbeck.             Survivors besides his wife are: one son; Timothy Philbeck. One daughter; Armanda Philbeck King and (Isaac). One step-daughter; Melissa Brock and (Jason). 2 step-granddaughters, 5...

Mrs. Linda Sutton Chaney age 80, of Lexington, KY passed away on Friday July 8, 2022 at her home after a long illness. She was born on August 5, 1941 in Brodhead, KY the daughter of the late Charles and Clara Ramsey Sutton. She was a retired teacher for the Fayette County School system.             Survivors are: her husband of 61 years; Mr. Bennie Chaney of Lexington. One son; Kenneth Chaney and (Erin). Two daughters; Carrie Moore and...

Mr. Richard Lee Tallant age 85 of Sterling Heights, MI, and formerly of Mt.Vernon passed away Sunday June 26, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 20, 1937 in Mt.Vernon the son of the late Millard James and Lillie Clarice Sams Tallant. He was a retired truck driver.             Survivors are: one son; Richard Tallant II, and (Lisa) of Phoenix, Arizona. Three daughters; Penny Bowman and (Thomas) of Sterling Heights, MI, Peggy Tallant of...

Mrs. Lydia Josephine Willey age 96, of Mt.Vernon passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 2, 1925 in Rockcastle County the daughter of the late William Thomas and Lula Mae Payne Stephens. She was a homemaker, a midwife, assisted with family deaths, and helped build caskets, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, fishing, and was a member of the First Church of Jesus Christ. Survivors are: two nephews; Mike Miller and (Pat), and Donnie Doan and (Nevanda). Four...

Mrs. Linda Proctor age 70, of Mt.Vernon passed away on Saturday May 7, 2022 in Somerset after a long illness. She was born on August 3, 1951 in Berea, KY the daughter of the late Byron and Glenna Carter Baker. She was a retired operations manager for R-Tec, enjoyed spending time with family & friends, and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church. Survivors are: two sons; Christopher Lewis and (Anthony) of Liberty Township, OH, and Jason Bradley Proctor of Berea. One brother; Jim Baker...

Mr. Troy Russell Kirby Jr. age 56, of Mt.Vernon passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at Saint Joseph Hospital in London. He was born on March 13, 1966 in Hamilton, OH the son of the late Troy and Eula Gabbard Kirby. He was a stone worker, a U.S. Army Veteran, enjoyed computers, art, tattooing, and believed in the Norse Viking Forefathers. Survivors are: one brother; Ronald Kirby of Mt.Vernon. One sister; Connie Blevins of Mt.Vernon. One nephew; Justin Crawford also survives. Arrangements...

Mrs. Mattie Ruth Rimell Wheat age 90, of Mt.Vernon passed away on Saturday March 12, 2022 at the Rockcastle Health & Rehab. Center in Brodhead. She was born on October 3, 1931 in Rockcastle County was the wife of the late Benjamin Rufus Wheat, and was the daughter of the late Cecil and Francis Northern Rimell. She was a housewife & retired teacher’s aide at the Sand Springs and Blue Springs Schools. She enjoyed flowers, spending time with family & friends, and was a member...