George Lee Ferguson Sr., 75

Morningview — George Lee Ferguson Sr., 75, of Morningview, passed away December 1, 2025, at his home.George was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp.Surviving him are his life partner, Daisey Hudson; daughter, Susan (Eric) Ferrell; and son, George (Chrissy) Ferguson Jr.

Patricia Diane Hogue, 74

Falmouth — Patricia Diane Hogue, 74, of Falmouth, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, in Lexington.Surviving her is her husband, Jeff Hogue.Services were held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Woodhead Funeral Home, in Falmouth with Bro.

Shawna Jo Higgins, 50

Cynthiana — Shawna Jo Higgins, 50, earned her heavenly reward on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Janet M. Strong, 94

Cincinnati — Janet M. Strong, 94, of Cincinnati  passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati.Surviving her are her husband, William Joseph (Joe) Strong; sons, Terry and Steven Strong.Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m.

Tina Lynn Casson, 56

Butler — Tina Lynn Casson, 56, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her home.Surviving her are her husband, Richard (Dick) Casson; children, Tony (Jessica Brill) Bowman, Tammy (James) Blevins, Randy (Jonda) Traylor Jr., Austin Casson, Rich Casson, and Quinten Casson.

Margaret Ellen Jones Ritter, 96

Lexington — Margaret Ellen Jones Ritter, 96, formerly of Pendleton County, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at the Willows at Hamburg, in Lexington.Surviving her are her daughter, Deborah Mills; and son, Michael (LaDonna) Ritter.

Marcella Louise Bonar Cole, 82

Butler — Marcella Louise Bonar Cole, 82, of Butler, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025.She was born in Butler on April 17, 1943, daughter of the late Robert and Laura Whitaker Utz.

Military services for Hargett

Military services were held Tuesday, November 11, 2025,  for Joseph Wayne “Pete” Hargett, 78, US Army.American Legion Post 109 held full military services for Mr. Hargett, at  Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth.To Joseph Wayne “Pete” Hargett, we honor you and salute you.

Military services for Boyd

Military services were held Friday, November 7, 2025, for William “Jeff” Boyd, 74, US Army.American Legion Post 109 held full military services for Mr. Boyd, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown.To William “Jeff” Boyd, we honor you and salute you. To the family, we offer our sympathy.