George Washington Pennycuff, age 77, widower of Fronia Pennycuff, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He is survived by: his children, David (Lois) Pennycuff, Patricia (Leslie) Burke, Jamie (Leslie) Tucker, Tony (Amanda) Pennycuff, JoAnna (Ricky) Jones, Phillip (Melissa) Pennycuff, and Jannie (Michael) Gregory; four brothers, James (Lou) Pennycuff, Earl Crabtree, Eddie […]

Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron reports the following arrest. Bryan R. Hutton of Monticello, KY. was arrested on a Wayne County District Court Warrant of Arrest for failure to comply, prior Surety went off Bond [...]

A Wayne County man is facing assault charges after a July 3 shooting left a victim driving himself to the hospital while being followed by the shooter.

Betty Jean Morris, age 87, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center. She is survived by: two stepchildren, Katrina Thorton and Monroe Allison; one niece, June Dobbs; one nephew, Allen Reed Dobbs; along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing. The family will receive friends on Thursday, […]

Russell Coy Alley, age 77, husband of Sandra Alley, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. He is survived by: his wife, Sandra Alley; one daughter, Somer Alley (Adam); and two grandchildren, Case Henry Davis and Claire Noelle Davis. He is also survived by: two sisters, Bernice Langdon (Maurice) and […]

Velma Ruth Gossage, age 93, widow of Lester Gossage, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Cumberland Valley Manor in Burkesville, KY. She is survived by: one son, Ray (Carol) Gossage and one daughter, Carolyn (Mike) Anderson, both of Monticello, KY; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren; along with a host of […]

Wilburn “Oral” Catron, also known as OC, age 78, of Monticello, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by his children: Cindy Culp (Bryan), Gilford Catron, [...]

Wilburn “Oral” Catron, also known as OC, age 78, of Monticello, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He is survived by his children: Cindy Culp (Bryan), Gilford Catron, Amber Morrow, Trisha Daley (Jerry), Payton Beckum, and Katlin and Kayle Houp; his companion, Heather Beckum; his grandchildren: Wesley and […]

Heading into the three day July 4th weekend Wayne County has the lowest gas price average here in the immediate area. According to Triple A Thursday morning the Kentucky average is $3.46. Wayne County – [...]

­­­­­­­­­­Danny Kay Sexton was born November 6, 1954, and departed this walk of life Sunday, June 28, 2026, reaching the age of 71 years. He was the son of the late Sam Sexton and Vieanna (Troxell) Sexton. He is survived by his wife Jewell Sexton; daughter: Tabitha Dishman (Daniel); Stepdaughter: Jacqueline Humble (Shane); Grandchildren: Austin […]