Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

346 North Mayo Trail

P.O. Box 2947

Pikeville, KY  41502-2947

March 20, 2015

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C.  20549

Dear Gentlemen:

We are transmitting the attached DEF 14A Proxy Statement for Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.  If you have any questions, I can be reached at (606) 433-4643.

Sincerely,

/s/ Taylora G. Newsome

Taylora G. Newsome

VP/Financial Analyst III