Lela Evelyn Martin age 87, of Liberty, KY passed away on Wednesday October 24th, 2018 at the Casey County Hospital. She was born in Gilpin, KY on March 22nd, 1931 a daughter of the late George Emery McDonald and Lucy Belle Watson McDonald.
Lela was a clerk at Martin’s Grocery in Gilpin, KY.
Survivors include: Her Spouse: Marvin Martin, One Daughter: Donna Jean Sharp of Liberty, One Son: Steven Kent Martin of Liberty, Four Grandchildren: Susan Sharp Lynn, Ronnie Gene Sharp, Brian Keith Martin and Brandon Kent Martin, Several Step-Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, Several Step Great Grandchildren, One Great Great Grandchild and Several Nieces and Nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents was One Daughter: Linda Susan Martin, One Great Great Grandchild and Three Brothers: Cola, Hershel and Roy McDonald.
Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Saturday October 27th, 2018 and after 9:00 A.M. Sunday October 28th, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 28th, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Poplar Hill Cemetery.
Imo Jane Rodgers Douglas gained her heavenly wings on the morning of Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. She was 83.
Jane was a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin who always put others first even in her final days.
She was a school teacher for thirty-eight years, starting as a typing teacher at Middleburg High School and then at Casey County High School until she joined the Business and Office Department at the Casey County Vocational School when it opened in 1970. One of the subjects she taught there was shorthand. Her teaching skills made a difference in the lives of thousands of students, many of whom credit her with helping them find a lifelong career. Even after retiring in 1997, she continued to substitute teach another twelve years. She was a 1956 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University.
Jane was a member of the Casey County Homemakers and loved raising a variety of flowers. She also loved to travel, especially to Charleston, South Carolina. Jane was a member of Antioch Christian Church and attended Corinth First Church of God.
Jane Douglas was born on March 3, 1935, to the late Bill and Villa Rodgers. She married Marvin Douglas on August 15, 1959, and together they raised six daughters, Deborah Clements of Liberty, Maleena (Kevin) Nevels of Liberty, Deena (Boyd) Randolph of Liberty, Marvetta (Craig) Overstreet of Liberty, Michele (Sam) Iler of Versailles and Delinda (Bill) Johnson of Elkton. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, Billy Clements of Lexington, Cassy Elmore of Liberty, Derrek Clements of Lexington, Andrea O’Leary of Lexington, Doug Streeval of Cleveland, Ohio, Meghann Randolph of Lexington, Brett Randolph of Somerset, Abbie Johnson of Liberty, Allison Overstreet of Richmond, Andrew Randolph of Indianapolis, Indiana, Will Johnson of Huntsville, Alabama, Emma Iler of Lexington, Lily Iler of St. Louis, Missouri and Julia Johnson of Bowling Green. In addition, she was deeply loved by eight great-grandchildren, Tristan and Briar Elmore of Liberty, William and Benji O’Leary of Lexington, Kiera Clements of Liberty, Clay Brewer of Liberty, Arabella Randolph of Indianapolis, Indiana and Blake Randolph of Somerset. Other survivors include three sisters, Iva Lee True of Liberty, Georgeanna Kelso of Fayetteville, Tennessee and Johnnye Powers of Fairfield, Ohio; and a special friend, Betty Huff.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Ransom Wilder Elmore.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 26, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Steven Willingham officiating. Burial will follow in Middleburg Cemetery.
The family of Mrs. Jane Douglas will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
Jane’s grandsons will serve as her pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Casey County Alumni Association in Memory of Jane Douglas to PO Box 744 Liberty, Kentucky, 42539.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Jonathan Dale Farris, 37, of Liberty, KY passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Casey County Hospital. Born on March 7, 1981, in Boyle County, KY, he was a son of Michael and Debbie Clements Farris.
Jonathan was a customer service representative at NEAT Companies in Dunnville. He enjoyed gaming and particularly Super Mario. He had a passion for music and was a joyful person that loved life. His family, friends and coworkers made him happiest.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by special family, Conley, Amy, Sara, Daniel and Beth Roark; and a special friend in whom he confided a great lot, Terri Simpson.
Funeral Mass: 11:00amET on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Father George Otuma officiating
Burial: St. Bernard Catholic Church
The family of Jonathan Farris will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
SURVIVORS:
2 brothers: Wayne Vannoy Jr. of Columbia, KY; Ronald Vannoy of Wilmore, KY
1 sister: Inez Cain of Liberty, KY
A host of nieces & nephews
Otha Jay Brown, 85, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018, at the Russell County Hospital. Born October 22, 1932, in Casey County, KY, he was the son of the late Roosevelt & Elzie Lawless Brown.
Otha was a self-employed auto mechanic and attended First Baptist Church of Russell Springs. He was a US Army Veteran with two years of dedicated service. Otha loved his family, friends, and most of all, his Lord Jesus Christ. In every conversation, he wanted to talk about his Savior and the great hunting and fishing moments he had experienced.
SURVIVORS: his beloved wife, Betty Lou Hudson Brown of Russell Springs; 1 daughter, Karla (Dwight) Bastin of Russell Springs; 2 step-sons, Mark Stapp of Laurel, Mississippi, and Chris (Tammy) Stapp of Russell Springs; 1 brother, Lewis (Sarah) Brown of Danville; 2 grandchildren, Jami (Michael) West of Somerset, and Amanda (Larry) Hughes of Salvisa; 5 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Ashlynn, Anna, Ava, and Ansley; and “pa” to four step grandchildren, Daniel, Samuel, Rebecca, and Luke; a host of nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents, Otha was preceded in death by his former wife, Nadine Fights; 3 brothers: Ernest Brown, Marvin Brown & Lester Brown; 1 sister: Opal Atwood.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 2:30pmET at Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Brother Michael West officiating
Burial: Camp Nelson National Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Honor Guard
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Casey County Honor Guard or Gideon’s International.
Otha’s arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with an online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Levi Arvin “Boobii” Holt, of Dunnville, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He was 30 years old. Born on September 8, 1988, in Pulaski County, Kentucky, he was a son of Eddie and Shirley Mae Traylor Holt.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Gabriel Joseph Edward Holt; the mother of his son, Kimber Luttrell; an estranged wife, Sunshine Holt; a step-daughter, Marissa Livers; a step- grandson; a sister, Sara (Robert) Luttrell; and two brothers, James Holt and Jacob Holt. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews, Brooklyn Holt, Carter Holt, Elijah Luttrell, Creed Holt, Ryder Luttrell, Skylar Luttrell and Spencer Luttrell; a maternal grandmother, Fredia Traylor; several aunts and uncles, Sherry and Lewis Doss, Bruce and Valerie Holt, Brent and Linda Thomas, Larry and Alice Holt, Mark and Teresa Holt, Eldon Holt and Carson Holt.
Levi is preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, James Arvin Traylor; paternal grandparents, Willie and Daisy Holt; and a paternal uncle, Wayne Holt.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Victor Luttrell officiating. Burial will follow at Thomas Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family of Mr. Holt in offsetting funeral expenses.
Levi’s pallbearers will be: Donald Doss, Robert Luttrell, Jason Poff, David Poff, Gerrick Randolph, Jamie Passmore and Brandon Passmore. Honorary pallbearers will be: James Holt, Skylar, Spencer, Brooklynn, Carter, Creed, Elijah, Ryder and Jeremiah.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Dillery Margaret Cooper Bell of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018, at the Casey County Hospital. She was 90 years of age. Born July 3, 1928, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Matthew Thomas and Estelle Fottenbury Cooper.
Margaret was a housewife and former employee of the sewing factory. She attended both Rheber Church of the Nazarene and Highway 206 Holiness Church. Margaret was a Christian lady who trusted God and loved her family. She enjoyed being outdoors and gardening.
Survivors: 1 daughter, Sandy Moxley Sneed of Liberty; 1 adopted daughter, Katie Bell of Nicholasville; 1 step-daughters, Nancy Davis and Nannette Wright, both of Liberty; 2 grandchildren, Joey Rowland and Bridget Rowland; 1 brother, Raymond (Edwinna) Cooper of Liberty; and 1 sister, Helen Clements of Liberty.
In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Kay Moxley and Beverly Overstreet Clements; six brothers, Matthew Thomas Cooper, Jr., Thomas Jackson Cooper, Harold Lloyd Cooper, Ronnie Cooper, Gary Cooper, and Ortis Cooper; two sisters, Sybil Cooper and Doris Trammel; and her former husbands, Jack Bell and Bueford Overstreet.
Funeral Service: 3:00pmET on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Brother Johnnie Patton officiating
Burial: Salem Cemetery
Visitation: 11:00am-3:00pmET on Thursday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Mike Schnatz, Robert Bailey, Jake Gamble, Jason Cooper, Billy Dunkin and Aaron Cain.
Margaret’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with an online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Berdina Sue Wall, 74, of Liberty, KY passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was born in Liberty, KY on October 21, 1943 a daughter of the late Coy T. and Alma Morgan Benson.
She was a housewife and a member of Labascus Church of Christ.
Survivors:
Spouse: Forrest Wall Jr, 2 Sons: Brent Wall and Rodney Allen Wall both of Liberty, 2 Daughters: Teresa Wall of Danville and Renita Jane Carman of Liberty, 2 Grandsons: Anthony Tyler Sims and Rance Troy Carman, 1 Great Grandson: Kittim John Carman, 2 Brothers: Deward Gene Benson of Liberty and Donald Ray Benson of Indianapolis, IN and One Sister: Inas Kay Ryan of Liberty.
Visitation: 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Monday, October 15, 2018 and after 8:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Watts officiating
Burial: Willow Springs Cemetery
Edgar Morgan Cundiff of Liberty, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Casey County Hospital. He was 84 years of age. Born November 21, 1933 in Casey County, KY, he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Morgan Cundiff.
Ed was a former employee for the IRS and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was also a world traveler; exploring several countries throughout his life.
SURVIVORS:
4 cousins: Jerry Zachary & Sandy Brown both of Liberty, KY; Gary Zachary of Danville, KY; Annetta Jean Smither of Shelbyville, KY
Best friend: Marion Murphy of Liberty, KY
Memorial Service: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 2:00pmET at Glenwood Cemetery
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with an online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Robin Michelle Pennington, 55, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her residence, holding the hand of her husband and with her family by her side. Born on April 17, 1963 in Rome, Georgia, she was a daughter of George and Judye Green Wood.
Robin was a medical coder at Gordon Hospital. She was a founding member of Rockbridge Church in Calhoun, Georgia. She loved her animals, especially her mule, Liza Jane. Robin was a very inspirational person with a radiant and touching personality.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jimmy Pennington, who she wed on November 5, 2017; a daughter, Charissa (Clint) Baker of Adairsville, Georgia; and a grandson, Silas Baker. Other survivors include a special aunt, Joy Bell; and a special cousin, Carmen Knox.
Robin is preceded in death by two brothers, Brent Wood and Bill Wood.
Funeral Service: 1:00pmET on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Father Lawman Chibundi officiating
Burial: St. Bernard Cemetery
Visitation: 5:00pm-9:00pmET on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 8:00pmET on Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Gordon County Saddle Club at PO Box 2054 Calhoun, Georgia 30703-2054.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
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