Healing Out Loud:

By: Kevin Barnard, Columnist Here's to you...those who have dates on the calendar.  And on those dates (as my good friend Alan once said), the world stopped turning.  Except it didn't. YOUR world stopped, but the rest of the world kept going while you got stuck for a while.

Lois Lavon Askin Fields, 86

Lois Lavon Askin Fields, 86, of Milford, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, surrounded by all of her loved ones. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sherry Fields (Hans) Acuff of Paris, KY; her son, Gregory Fields of Mt.

Healing Out Loud:

By Kevin Barnard, Columnist We had a front row seat to the effects of stage 4 cancer on a body. We watched her battle…struggle…courageously and elegantly.  Then came the toughest day. Ultimate victory…and at the same time devastating loss. We walked forward through the fog.

Hays Hargis Smith Jr., 69

Hays Hargis Smith Jr., 69, of Highland Heights, KY passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Sue Henry Smith and a son Adam Hays Smith. Visitation and funeral services were held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.

James "Jim" A. Cox, 90

James “Jim” A. Cox (90) of Demossville, KY, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home. He was born in Pendleton Co., KY on April 5, 1932, son to the late Talton and Sylvia Lower Cox. Jim was a U.S.

William E. Appel, 61

William E. Appel, 61, of California, KY passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home. He was born in Ft. Thomas on November 24, 1961, son to Beverly Baumann Appel and the late Robert Appel.

Gladys Johnson Brewer, 69

Gladys Johnson Brewer, 69, of Falmouth, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler. Born on April 18, 1953 in Hyden, KY, she was a daughter of the late George and Edna Wilson Johnson.

Goldie Mae West Northcutt, 91

Goldie Mae West Northcutt, 91, of Cynthiana, KY passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Cynthiana. Surviving her passing are her stepchildren Donald Northcutt, Randy (Tina) Northcutt, Ana Mae (Jimmy) Brooks, and Brian (Donna Gayle) Northcutt.

Perry Robert Gillespie, 56

Perry Robert Gillespie, 56, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Falmouth, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Shands at Live Oak in Suwannee, Florida. Survivors include his wife Cristal Roberts Gillespie; son Nathan Gillespie; stepchildren Ronnie Shields, Christie Dixon, and Christopher Shields.

Jackie L. Meeks, 80

Jackie L. Meeks, 80, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Care Center of Cold Spring. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Maggard. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Peoples Funeral Home, Butler is assisting the family.