Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals

03/20/2026

Freda Patton Link, age 65, of Wi******er, KY passed away at home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Freda was born May 8, 1960, in Mt. Sterling, KY to Albert and Mary Ruth Barnes Patton. She worked at Ainak Inc. factory in Wi******er. Freda was of the Christian faith.
Freda is survived by her son Adrian Link, Jr. of Mt. Sterling; her stepson Anson Ashburn of Radcliff, KY; 2 grandchildren-Alexis (Jamie Barlow) Link and Andrew (Isabella) Link; 2 great grandchildren-August Link and Estella Link; her mother Mary Ruth Barnes Patton; 2 sisters-Ruth (Danny) Lee, Vicky (Bo) Tipton; 2 brothers-Albert (Toni) Patton, Jr. and Brent (Jennifer) Patton.
Freda was preceded in death by her father Albert Patton; her daughter Stephanie Link; her sister Teresa Miles and her partner Donald Ashburn.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be on Monday, March 23rd from 5:00 p.m.-7 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Officiated by Pastor Ronnie Taylor.
Burial to follow at Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery, Jeffersonville, KY
Pallbearers: Brent Patton, David Gilvin, Danny Lee, Dave Brobst, Kenneth Wells, Ben Wells, Bo Eastman, Gavin Patton.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/20/2026

Zachary Blake Arledge, age 21, of Wi******er, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in Clark County to Carrie Henderson Bell on December 21, 2004. Zach was blessed with a loving family that will cherish his memory forever. Zach was known for his kind soul and loved by his family, his friends and his co-workers at Infiltrator Water Technologies in Wi******er. When he was not at work, Zach enjoyed basketball, video games, skateboarding, hanging out with friends and he loved animals. Zach touched the lives of everyone he met, and he will be deeply missed.
Zack is survived by his mother, Carrie (Aaron) Bell of Wi******er; 3 sisters: Gabrielle Henderson, Madeline Henderson and Madison Miller all of Wi******er; 1 brother Dylan Gross of Harrison County; his maternal grandfather Ronnie Henderson of Wi******er; 2 nieces: Layla Henderson and Kamiyah Henderson and several cousins-including Haylee Henderson.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Officiated by Paul Jorgenson.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, KY.
Pallbearers: Jace Burke, Aaron Bell, Ronald Henderson, Chris Henderson, Donnie Risner, Bradley Garrett, Cameron Richardson.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/12/2026

William “Bill” Henry McKenna III, age 72, lifelong resident of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling Hospital. Bill was born on July 15, 1953, in Mt. Sterling to the late Dr. William and Mary Margaret Myers McKenna. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, whose life was defined by his faith, service, integrity and deep roots in Montgomery County. Bill served as President of Community Trust Bank for many years where he genuinely cared for the people he worked with and served. Beyond his career, Bill was engaged in many areas of community service including the city council and Rotary Club. He had strong ties to and a passion for strengthening the agricultural community. Bill was also well known on the golf course. While he enjoyed the competition of the sport, the fun and fellowship meant more to him. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Elaine Richards McKenna; his daughter Blair (Austin) Lanzarone of Weatherford, TX; 1 grandson Mac Lanzarone; 2 brothers Mark (Cindy) McKenna of Mt. Sterling and Dave (Lesia) McKenna of Hillsboro, OH; 1 sister Katy (Tommy) Breeze of Lexington, KY; several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be Monday, March 16th at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until time of service at 1:00 pm.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/07/2026

Earl C. Berger, age 87, of Montgomery County, KY, passed away on March 7, 2026. Earl was born on June 17, 1938, in Irvine, KY to the union of the late Frank and Allie Walden Berger. He was the widower to Goldie M. Fraley Berger and a retired farmer. Earl was of the Christian faith and attended Means Community Miracle Church.

Earl is survived by one daughter, Laura (Charlie) Hardin of Paris, KY; one son, Earl C. Berger Jr. of Nicholas County, KY; four grandchildren, Nathan Hardin, Jacob Hardin, Charlie Smithers (Carla Craig), Kyle (Robert) Barker; three great-grandchildren, Eliza Smithers, Jack Sparks, and Jonathan Sparks; one sister Laura (Vernon) Conner of Mt. Sterling, KY; and a special aunt, Lucille Romine of Mt. Sterling, KY.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Herald and Stewart Home for Funerals Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Officiating will be Tommy Evans.

Burial to follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens, 5364 Lexington Rd, Lexington, KY 40511.

Pallbearers: Charlie Hardin, Cliff Berger, Jacob Hardin, Nathan Hardin, David Fraley, Terry Fraley, and Jimmy Fraley.

Honorary Pallbearers: Grandchildren

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

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03/07/2026

Jessie Faye Wade, age 72, of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky passed away on March 6, 2026, at Windsor Care. She was born on October 4,1953, in Hazard, Ky to the union of the late John and Ollie Mae Feltner. Faye was a caregiver, waitress, and homemaker.

Faye is survived by one daughter, Ashley Wade (Josh) Ziegler of Centerville, OH; one son, C.J. Wade of Mt. Sterling, KY; two step-daughters, Dana Neal of Paris, KY and Stacy Lyons of Owingsville, KY; two step-grandchildren, Brandon Neal and Justin Neal; three step-great-grandchildren; and one brother Elmer Ray Feltner of Perry County, KY.

Along with her parents, Faye is preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Faye Feltner.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals Chapel. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, KY.

Pallbearers: Tim Lyons, Josh Ziegler, C.J. Wade, Ashley Ziegler, Robbie Conn, and Jimmy Adams

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

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03/06/2026

Allie Hartgrove, Jr., age 82, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, KY. Allie was born June 13, 1943, in Mt. Sterling, KY, to the late Allie and Beatrice Blevins Hartgrove, Sr. Allie was retired from Nestle. He loved to go fishing any time he could. He was a member of the Grace Communion church.
Allie is survived by his son Eddie (Clara) Hartgrove of Martin, KY; 1 grandson-Alex (Katelyn) Hartgrove of Prestonsburg and 2 great grandsons-Benjamin and Oliver Hartgrove.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 9th, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m.
Burial to follow at the Hartgrove Cemetery in Bath County, KY.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/06/2026

Shirley Ann Carpenter Turley, age 77, of Mt. Sterling, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. Shirley was born October 1, 1948, in Bath County to the late William and Dorothy Carpenter. Shirley was retired from Nestle. She was a member of the Howards Mill Church of God.
Shirley is survived by her son Henry T. (Rena) Turley, III of Mt. Sterling; her granddaughter Alyssa Turley of Mt. Sterling; her sister Carolyn Elliott of Jeffersonville and her brother Billy Carpenter of Bath County.
Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband “H.T.” Henry T. Turley, Jr., 3 brothers: Lonnie Carpenter, Greg Carpenter and Ritchie Carpenter.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Charles “Hammer” McGuire.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.
Pallbearers: Mike Carpenter, Mark Glass, Willie Carpenter, Travis Carpenter, Cody Willoughby, Don Chaplin.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

03/03/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother Dorothy R. Amburgey on Monday, March 2, 2026. Although our hearts are heavy because of her absence, we believe and rejoice that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Our mother was born on December 30, 1927, in Cincinnati, OH to her parents George Sr. and Nannie Frances Riessinger. Although our mother didn’t quite make it to 100, she finished the race and left a legacy and example for her family and all who knew her to follow.
Our mother was a proud graduate of Mt. Sterling High School and the graduating class of 1945. Mom was one of 3 remaining living classmates and now passes the torch to Russell Fitzpatrick and Bernadine Markland.
Our mother married the love of her life Otis Amburgey on March 12, 1947. Although they missed celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary by just 2 days due to our father’s tragic death, she was just as committed to him for the last 38 years of her life.
Not only were our parents marriage partners, but they were also business partners with my fathers brother Omer and his wife Mary Amburgey. They operated the family businesses of Amburgey Farm Supply and Amburgey Farm Machinery. For almost 40 years our mother oversaw the accounts payable for the business and made sure each employee was paid every Friday evening. Our mother was a very meticulous and successful bookkeeper.
After the farm supply business closed our mother found great joy in being a volunteer. Some of the organizations she volunteered for were the Mt. Sterling City Council (finishing our dad’s term as council member), the hospital auxiliary, the American legion post 22 auxiliary, warm up Montgomery county and the Salvation Army. She also served for most of her adult life at True Life Community Church of the Nazarene. For 60 years she sacrificially served as pianist for the church and was still a faithful and loyal member after her eyesight and hearing forced her to step down.
Our mother is survived by one brother-in-law Bobby Amburgey and wife Donna and sister-in-law Janice Meyer and husband Ken. Her favorite daughter Beverly Kendall and husband Dale. Her favorite son Arthur (Artie) Otis Amburgey, Jr and wife Lysandra. Five grandchildren, Todd Kendall and wife Jennifer, Brian Kendall and wife Beth, Patrick Kendall, Alexandra Roland and husband Chris and Arthur (Art) Otis Amburgey the third and wife Courtney. 12 great grandchildren, Caroline Kendall, Rece Kendall, Henry Kendall, Nolan Kendall and wife Savannah, Halli Kendall, Paisley Kendall, Hunter Roland, Hadlee Roland, Hayes Roland, Ellie Rose Amburgey, Willow Kay Amburgey and Marlee Marie Amburgey. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many who referred to her as “Grandma.” Our mother was preceded in death by parents George Sr. And Nannie Frances Riessinger, brother George Riessinger, sister Patricia Corey and husband Robert, our dad Arthur Otis Amburgey Sr. and brother/sister in-laws Lorene Amburgey, Lonnie and Venus Amburgey, Omer and Mary Amburgey, JB and Fannie Amburgey Estes, Floyd and Irene Amburgey Lawson, Gerald and Dorothy Amburgey Greenwade.
Visitation will take place on Friday March 6th with family from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and all others from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Saturday March 7th with visitation from 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Paula Smith and Pastor John Korh will be officiating.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery Chapel. Pallbearers: Todd Kendall, Brian Kendall, Patrick Kendall, Artie Amburgey, Art Amburgey and Chris Roland. Honorary pallbearers: Mike Amburgey, Jeff Amburgey, Kenny Amburgey, Ricky Amburgey, Danny Estes, Gary Lawson, Robin Meyer, Jerry Dean Meyer and Robbie Amburgey, Mike Corey, David Corey.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of our mother to True Life Community Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 843, Mt. Sterling, Ky. 40353.
Funeral services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY.
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03/02/2026

Richard Nathan Lewis, age 73, of Jeffersonville, KY, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the UK Medical Center, Lexington, KY. Richard was born on December 11, 1952, in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late Ollie and Iva Bellamy Lewis. He was proud to have served his country in the Army. Richard retired from Columbia Gas Company. He was a member of the Slate Creek Pentecostal Church.
Richard is survived by his wife Ann Williams Lewis; 2 daughters: Lisa (James) Banks of Mt. Sterling and Michelle (Ricky) Means of Jeffersonville; 1 son-Jason (Martha) Ritchie of Jeffersonville; 1 sister-Patsy Jo Isaacs of Mt. Sterling; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by 1 sister-June Gayle Lewis and 1 grandson-Shawn Martin.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. Officiated by Larry Williams, Jr.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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03/02/2026

Bobby Joe Stamper, age 88, of Jeffersonville, KY passed away Monday, March 2, 2026, at the UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY. Bobby was born on August 1, 1937, in Beattyville, KY to the late Green Berry and Nettie Brewer Stamper. Bobby was proud to serve his country in the Army during the Korean war. Bobby Joe was a former Montgomery County Sheriff. He enjoyed farming, gardening with the grandchildren, UK Basketball and his precious dog, Maggie.
Bobby Joe is survived by one daughter, Margie (Larry) Lucus of Wi******er; 7 grandchildren: Jeremy (Danielle) Lykins of Mt. Sterling, Amy (John) Ginter of Mt. Sterling, Amanda (Scott) Streitmatter of Oklahoma City, OK, Laura (Saul) Garcia of Dallas, TX, Katie Muniz of Sherman, TX, Matthew Muniz of Sherman, TX and Jesse (Chelsea) Muniz of Cleburne, TX; several great and great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bobby Joe was also preceded in death by 2 daughters: Barbara Muniz of Sherman, TX and Reva Kay Stamper of Mt. Sterling; 1 granddaughter: Heather Commons of TX. And 6 siblings: Hagar Stamper of Jeffersonville, Glen Stamper, Ohio, Reva Reffitt of Ohio, Floyd Stamper of Wi******er, KY, Denzil Stamper of Ohio and Larry Stamper of North Middletown, KY.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals. Visitation will be from 10:00 until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Officiating will be Grant Cannoy.
Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.
Pallbearers: John Ginter, Jeremy Lykins, Tommy Stamper, Austin Lykins, Rodney McKinney, Larry Beer.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Bluegrass Care Navigators, Hospice Care Center, 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
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02/20/2026

Roy Lee “Potsie” Holder, Jr., age 56, of Jeffersonville, KY, passed away at home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Roy was born in Mt. Sterling on October 12, 1969, to the late Roy Sr. and Rita Barnes Holder. Everyone who knew Roy, knew he loved anything concerning motorcycles. Whether he was riding or working on one, Roy was happy. He loved to cut up and make people laugh. He loved his grandchildren. Roy was of the Christian faith.
Roy is survived by 2 daughters: LaShannon (Joshua) Spencer of Mt. Sterling and Destany Holder of Mt. Sterling; 5 grandchildren: Brendon, Cali and Owen Spencer, Everett Wright and Tobias Holder, all of Mt. Sterling; 1 brother Jeffery (Melissa) Holder of Owensboro, KY; 2 nephews: Justin (Katie) Holder and Josh (Kandace) Holder of Owensboro; his long-time girlfriend Becky Eversole of Mt. Sterling and his beloved dog: Mercy.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Owens Odessy, P.O. Box 775, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.
Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353

02/19/2026

CHARLES "KENNY" ZIMMERMAN Obituary
Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Zimmerman, age 59, of Mt. Sterling, KY passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Kenny was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 15, 1966, to the late Waldo and Pauline Horn Zimmerman. Kenny consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic throughout his life, contributing many years of dedicated service to both C&M Pressure Washing and the Mt. Sterling Advocate. He was a loyal NASCAR fan, especially of Rusty Wallace's #2 car, and also strongly supported the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.
Kenny is survived by 1 sister: Evyonne Conkright of Bowling Green; 1 brother: Ralph Dean Horn of Irvine; 5 nieces: Alexis Horn, Bridgette Thomas, Tiffany Martin, Ashley Horn and Mindy Bowen; 1 nephew: Brandon Horn.
He was preceded in death by both his parents: Waldo and Pauline Horn Zimmerman.
The family will hold a Celebration Of Life at a later date.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353