Bernice C. Willis, 86, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Friday, February 22nd, at her residence. Bernice was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 10, 1932 a daughter of the late Josphine (Cz) and Gursey Stebbings.
She served in the U.S. Navy as a Pvt in the Korean War.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Theresa (Romal) Selby, of Jamestown, KY; Bonnie (Mike) Lekas, of Jacksonville, FL
1: Richard,(Debra) Willis, Jr, of Jasper, AL
7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard Willis, and a brother Gursey Stebbings,Jr.
Graveside Service: 1:30pmCT on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Mill Springs National Cemetery, Nancy, KY with Military Honors by the Russell County Honor Guard
Family request memorial donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland or to Lifeline Home Health.
H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Kathryn Louise Mann Smothers, 85, of Taylor County, KY passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1933 to the late Henry Gilbert and Ethel Levice Minor.
Mrs. Smothers had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mannsville United Methodist Church. She was a woman of love and compassion, and she enjoyed providing a warm and comfortable home to her family. Mrs. Smothers retired from Mannsville School and Taylor County Hospital, where she had been employed as a cafeteria worker.
She was married to Henry Mann, who preceded her in death. Later, she was married to Billy Smothers, who survives.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Billy Smothers
1 daughter: Elaine Mann of Elizabethtown
1 stepdaughter: Tammy Moore & husband Jim of Cecilia
3 grandchildren: Kathy Begley & husband Roger of Campbellsville; Kevin Mann & wife Jamie of Mannsville; Kalvin Mann & fiance Emily Cundiff of Mannsville
4 great-grandchildren: Dustin Begley & wife Brooklyn, Daniel Begley, Kaylee Mann, and Kyndra Mann
4 great-great grandchildren: Clayton Begley, Blakelynn Begley, Barron Begley, and Allessa Cundiff
1 daughter-in-law: Judy Mann
A host of other family and close friends
She was also preceded in death by 2 sons: Danny Mann and Darrell Mann; 4 siblings: Hanley Minor, Rodford Minor, Nell Minor, and Thelma Minor; and a great-granddaughter: Kaitlyn Mann.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Richard Lowe and Bro. John Hall officiating
Burial: Mann Cemetery, Taylor County
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb 26, from 10:00 AM until time for the funeral
Tina Lois Conner, 93, of Franklin, IN passed away on Friday in Franklin, IN. She was born in Jamestown, KY on November 23, 1925 a daughter of the late Rosa (Blankenship) and Otha Bryant Grider.
SURVIVORS:
4 sons: Joe, Mitchell, Sammie & Robbie Conner
1 daughter: Sabin Conner
1 brother: Everett Grider
14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Sam Conner, 1 son: Michael Conner, 5 brothers: Claude, John, Roy, Cordell & Robert Grider, 4 sisters: Lela Ballenger, Dorothy Green, Edith Grider, & Agnes Kean, 1 granddaughter: Ursila Caudill
Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 2:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Bobby Conner officiating
Visitation: After 12:00pmCT on Tuesday at the funeral home
Burial: Jamestown Cemetery
Joyce Burton, 85, of Columbia, KY (the Neatsville community) died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 10:45 P.M. at her home. She was born April 21, 1933 in Washington County to the late Ray and Annie Lou Noe Logsdon.
Joyce was a member of Tabernacle Christian Church and retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Social Services Department.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Harlan Burton of Columbia
1 son: Gary Shoemaker and his wife Riana of Pineville
1 daughter: Linda McNalley and her husband Bill of Colorado Springs, Colorado
3 step-sons:Jeffrey Burton & wife Barbara of Shepherdsville; Ronald Burton & wife Sherry of Manchester, TN; David Burton & wife Dawn of Louisville
1 step-daughter: Luann Burton of Prospect, KY
2 sisters: Frances Russell of Springfield and Norma Pinkston of Mackville
5 grandchildren and 6 step-grandchildren
Funeral service: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Martin officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and anytime Wednesday before the service
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
David Shoaf, 72, of Liberty, KY passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Born on January 11, 1947, in Boyle County, KY, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bessie Byrd Shoaf.
David was a sewing machine and automobile mechanic. He enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
David is survived by his spouse, Rosemary Wilson Shoaf, who he married on August 5, 1964; a daughter, Regina (and Tim) Hines of Liberty; a son, Larry (and special friend, Tracy Grider) Shoaf of Liberty; a sister, Kathy Shoaf of Liberty; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Roseann Carman; and two siblings.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 25, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Marjorie Johnson Yarberry, 104, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in the Autumn Woods Health Campus in New Albany, Indiana, where she had resided for the last 18 years. She was born June 1, 1914 in Gadberry in Adair County, KY to the late Robert and Fannie Bailey Johnson.
She married Ulysses Yarberry on January 8, 1929 and moved to New Albany around 1944. She was a member of Spring Street Baptist Church in New Albany, a homemaker and former employee of the shirt factory in New Albany.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Ulysses Yarberry, her son: Vernon Yarberry, 1 sister: Winnie Johnson and 6 brothers: Walker, Lee, Paul, James, Elzie and Coleman Johnson.
SURVIVORS:
1 brother: Charles Johnson & wife Carol of Orleans, Indiana
11 nieces & 8 nephews
Many other relatives
Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Calvin Johnson officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: After 4:30 P.M. Tuesday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Porter Lee Hamlett, 70, of Columbia, KY died Monday, February 18, 2019 at T. J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Born in Adair County, he was the son of the late John and Eliza Murrell Hamlett.
Mr. Hamlett formerly attended the Kellyville Community Church. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U. S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6097. He was former employee of Houchens and enjoyed farming after retiring from IMO Pump.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Nancy Reliford Hamlett of Columbia, KY
1 daughter: Kim Hamlett of Columbia, KY
1 brother: Kelly Hamlett of Columbia, KY
1 sister: Luzeane Hamlett of Columbia, KY
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, James Hamlett and 2 sisters, Polly England and Edra Reliford.
Funeral Service: 1:00pm Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: After 5:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Richard Hamlett, Chris Reliford, Barry Hamlett, Herbert Pike, Travis Kimbler and Chad Wheat
Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Sullivan and Jason Reliford
Willard Malone, 76, was born July 5, 1942. He was united with our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 15, 2019.
He professed faith in Christ and was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was a retired school bus driver for the Taylor County School system and a farmer. He loved spending time with his family, whether it was attending church, play time or just simple old fashioned hard work, he was there with a smile on and always ready to participate.
SURVIVORS: 2 sons & daughters-in-law, and 4 grandchildren: Paul, Shonda, Grace & Cade Malone, all of Campbellsville, KY; Marshall, Jennifer, Noah & Anna Malone, all of Stanford, KY; A host of relatives & friends
His wife of 48 years, Ruby Helen Malone, preceded him in death and was united with our Lord and Savior, on May 14, 2014.
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at East Campbellsville Church of God with Rev. Darrell Karnes officiating
Visitation: 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday and Monday, and from 9 a.m. until time of funeral on Tuesday
Pallbearers: Burrell Scholl, Chad Morgan, Dennis Kinman, David Patterson, Chris Wilson, Barry Roution
Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Ray Martin, 89, of Liberty, KY passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his residence. Born on June 19, 1929, in Liberty, KY, he was a son of the late Noble and Alta Gosser Martin.
His late wife was Anna Ruth Cravens Martin. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Martin.
Ray was a farmer and owned several trailer parks. He was a member of Bruces Chapel Church.
Survivors: 1 son, Larry Martin of New Albany, Indiana; 1 daughter, Lanna (Danny) McAninch of Liberty; and one brother, Marvin Martin of Liberty; 3 grandsons: Michael Tapscott, Lamie Martin and Jason Martin; several great-grandchildren; 1 step-grandson, Kieran McAninch and 1 step-granddaughter, Emily Corn.
A private family graveside service will be held at South Fork Cemetery, where he will be buried beside his late wife.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Garnett “Snake” Sweeney, 85, of Liberty, KY passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Casey County Hospital. Born on April 3, 1933, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Berman and Pauline “Pline” Adams Sweeney.
Garnett was an electrician and truck driver. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He loved fishing, playing poker and hanging out at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Bertha Wilkinson Sweeney of Liberty; 3 daughters: George Ann Sweeney of Liberty, Garnetta (Lawrence) Smith of Louisville & Tracey Sweeney of Liberty; 1 brother: Joel Sweeney of Jacksonville, Florida; 4 grandchildren: Jennifer (Joe) Brockman, Aaron Bertram, Jason Smith and Edward (Rachael) Smith; 2 great-grandchildren: Georgialynn and Jaxon
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 sisters: Mary Adams, Virginia Routt, Nellie Spalding, Betty Jones and Martha Helm; 1 brother: Manuel Sweeney; and 1 great-granddaughter: Maddie Brockman.
Funeral mass: 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 22, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
Burial: Casey County Memorial Gardens
Visitation: 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with a prayer service at 8:30 P.M.
Pallbearers: Aaron Bertram, Jason Smith, Joe Brockman, Edward Smith, Lawrence Smith and Paul Wilkinson, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers: David McKinney & Boyd Brown
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society at PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Arrangements for Mr. Garnett “Snake” Sweeney are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Grace Lewis, 88, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. Born in Adair County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ivy Hoover Morrison and wife of the late Jesse A. Lewis.
Mrs. Lewis was of the Christian Faith and loved being entertained by her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with her family.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Thelma Robertson (Mike) and Sheila Morrison (Dale) both of Columbia, KY
2 sons: Albin “Butch” Lewis of Columbia and George “Junior” Banks, Jr. of Louisville, KY
4 grandchildren: Brandon Lewis (Robin) of Columbia, James Brian Coomer (Sureiya) of Mascoutah, IL, Jessica Sexton (Brandon) and Jodie Stephens (Wes) both of Columbia, KY
7 great grandchildren: Samera, Aneesa & Saira Coomer of Mascoutah, IL, Treyton & Austin Gist, Kallen Sexton, Body Lewis, Kennedy & Colin Stephens all of Columbia, KY
Several nieces & nephews
Special friend at Summit Manor Nursing Home: Carolyn Finn
Funeral Service: 3:00pm Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating
Visitation: After 12:00pm Wednesday at the funeral home
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Angie Lee, 49, of Campbellsville, KY died Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Louisville, KY.
SURVIVORS:
Husband: Carl Lee
2 sons: Adam Chandler Godby of Russell Springs, KY; Austin Lee & wife Erin of Auburn, KY; Brooklyn Arnold & husband mason of Campbellsville, KY
2 grandsons
1 brother: Gary Carter & wife Sherry of Somerset, KY
Father-in-law; Bobby Lee of Campbellsville, KY
Visitation: 5:00-8:00pmET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to the Kentuckiana Stroke Association or to Gideon Bibles and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
Nina Mae Hamm, 84, of Liberty, KY passed away on February 14, 2019, at Casey County Hospital in Liberty. Born on December 6, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Cordell and Bessie Withers Buck.
Nina was a member of the Shady Grove Separate Baptist Church. She also enjoyed quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert Hamm, who passed away on August 8, 1984; and 2 brothers, Louie Buck and Paul Buck.
SURVIVORS: 2 sons, Bruce (Helen) Hamm and Bobby (Brenda) Hamm; 3 daughters, Wanda (Dale) Bell, Joyce (Randy) Lawson and Connie Hamm; 2 sisters, Nellie Wilson and Vanie MacMahan; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren
Funeral Service: Sunday, February 17, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00pm-9:00pmET on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Bruce Hamm, Bobby Hamm, TJ Hamm, Tim Hamm, Donovan Hamm and Jason Cooper
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
William “Floyd” Grider, Sr., 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his residence. Born on July 9, 1931, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late George Frank and Ruth Douglas Grider.
Floyd was a farmer. He also worked at Casey County Hospital for ten years as a Janitor and was a school bus driver for the Casey County School System for 10 years. He also built wagon flats for several years. Floyd was a faithful member of Stanford Church of God. He was a fun-loving person that enjoyed fishing and coon hunting.
SURVIVORS: 1 daughter, Linda (and Jr. Edwards) Grider Kidd of Liberty; 1 son, Charles (and Mary Ann) Grider of Elkhorn; 6 grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Roberta Wells of Georgia; Beulah York of Stamping Ground, Lucy Watson of Fishersville and Margie (and Harold) Buis of Yosemite
In addition to his parents, Floyd is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dortha Coker Grider, who passed away on March 26, 2017; a son, William Floyd Grider, Jr.; a granddaughter, Stephanie Johnson; a sister, Lula Mae Grider; and four brothers, Jessie Grider, Kenneth Grider, Harlis Grider and George Grider.
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Sparkman officiating
Burial: Casey County Memorial Gardens
Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmET on Monday, February 18, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Daniel Kidd, Steven Kidd, Andrew Kidd, Jacob Kid, Charlie Grider, John Lowe, Brandon Hare and Dylan Johnson
Memorial contributions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimers Association at: Alzheimer's Association National Capital, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
James “Jimmie” Whitlock Sr., 85, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Hon. Robert Henry Whitlock and Carrie Benningfield Whitlock, was born January 20, 1934, in Marion County, KY. He died at 11:41 A.M., Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home.
He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Campbellsville. Jimmie proudly served in the United States Marines as a 1st Lieutenant and Naval Aviator. After graduating with a business degree from the University of Kentucky, he returned to Marion County and served 2 two year terms in District 29 as State Representative and 1 term as Clerk of the House. He was instrumental in developing Community Trust Bank and was CEO for three decades. Jimmie was a 32nd degree Mason and supporter of the Kosair Shriners. He was a member of Campbellsville Country Club and an avid University of Kentucky sports fan. Jimmie will be remembered by his great sense of humor and low key attitude, but most of all his love for family.
In addition to his devoted wife of 42 years, Carolyn Newton Whitlock, he is survived by 4 sons and 1 daughter: James Whitlock Jr. and Stephen S. Whitlock of Lexington, Vincent M. Whitlock of Chicago, Illinois, and Elizabeth T. Whitlock of Ligonier, Pennsylvania; 2 grandchildren and their mother: Delaney N. Whitlock, Haleigh R. Whitlock and Alisa Beth McKinney-Whitlock; 1 step-son, Grant Alan Cox and wife, Karli of Prospect; step-grandchildren: Austin Cox, Ashton Brooke Cox, Grant Alan Cox, Jr. and Guthrie James Cox; 3 sisters and 1 brother: Almarine Hickey, Dolores Ann Whitlock, Laura Etta Smith and Admiral (Ret. U. S. Navy) Robert Henry Whitlock, Jr. and wife, Nancy of Dallas, Texas; special friend and caregiver, B.J. Perkins and a hosts of friends and family
He was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother: Marcella Long and Robert Conway Whitlock.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. James A. Ewing for the excellent care and friendship provided to Jimmie throughout the years.
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VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon
FUNERAL MASS: 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 15, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon by Rev. Fr. Saju Vadakumpadan
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
Ryan Lee Wheat, 45, of Russell County, KY passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Russell County Hospital. Born on October 24, 1973, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a son of Ray and Linda Bridwell Wheat.
Ryan was a truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Jordan Blake Wheat of Liberty; His significant other: Tracy Black of Russell Springs; 1 step-daughter: Autumn Cook; 1 step-son: Matthew McGowan; 2 grandchildren: Kendrick Blake and Kyndall Kay
Cremation rites were honored by McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Connie Cundiff Schulz, 55, of Liberty, KY passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born April 26,1963 in Casey County, KY, she was a daughter of Ethel Shell Cundiff and the late Howard Cundiff.
Connie was a homemaker and a former caregiver for Home Health. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Survivors: Husband, Thomas Schulz of Liberty; Mother, Ethel Cundiff of Dunnville; 1 son, Jonathan Cundiff of Liberty; 1 daughter, Amanda Cain of Liberty; 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Donald Cundiff & Larry Cundiff, both of Dunnville; 1 sister, Bonnie Cundiff Cochran of Liberty
In addition to her father, Connie was preceded in death by a son, Shannon Cundiff.
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 11, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating
Burial: South Fork Cemetery
Visitation: 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements with an online guestbook at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Garland Vanoy, 72, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Community North Hospital. He was born in Liberty, KY on March 11,1946 a son of the late Hollis & Lula Wilcher Vanoy.
Garland was a mechanic.
SURVIVORS: 2 Daughters: Tylea Vanoy of Michigan & Gabbreona De La Cruz of Indianapolis, IN; 14 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild; 1 Sister: Maxine Vanoy of Somerset, KY; 3 Brothers: Coy Vanoy of Winter Park, FL, Hershel Vanoy of Texas & Howard Vanoy of Liberty, KY
Preceding him in death, besides his parents, was 1 Daughter: Vilsa Vanoy and his Twin Brother: Rollin Vanoy.
Visitation: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brent Huggins officiating
Burial: Poplar Grove Cemetery
Bartle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth “Kenny” Sherrell Stephens, 58, of Liberty, KY passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his residence. Born on February 27, 1960 in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Vertis Stephens and Ida Peavley Stephens Bledsoe.
Kenneth was a mechanic. He worked for King & Lane in Liberty for over twenty years. He enjoyed socializing and simply living life.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Martha Foley Stephens, who he wed on June 11, 1981; 1 daughter, Tiffany (and Jonathan) Foley Phillips of Kings Mountain; 2 sisters, Pamela (and Leon) McQueary of Liberty and Sheila Wimmer of Eubank; 1 brother, Dennis Wayne (and Debra) Stephens of Liberty; and two grandchildren, Chase and Cole
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Dale Tucker; and 4 brothers, Gary Stephens, Larry Stephens, Donald Stephens and Ronald Stephens.
The family of Mr. Kenny Stephens will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Cremation rites will follow.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Margaret Jane “Chris” Wesley, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was 67.
Born on October 25, 1951, in Ontario, Canada, she was a daughter of the late James and Thresa Clarence McCarthy. Chris was a customer service representative for nearly twenty years with Dominion Chain and for nearly ten years with NEAT Companies. Chris loved landscaping and working with her flowers.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Wesley, who she wed on March 11, 2008; a son, Don McGillis of Ontario, Canada; two step-sons, Tony (and Jill) Wesley of Stanford and Wayne (and Vicki) Wesley of Junction City; three sisters, Gwen Johnston of Peterboro, Ontario, Pauline O’hearn of Peterboro, Ontario and Kate (and Jim) Locks of Keene, Ontario; and a brother, Jim (and Carolyn) McCarthy of Brampton, Ontario.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Smith; and two brothers, Ted McCarthy and Don McCarthy.
The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father George Otuma officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 8, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home on Friday evening.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Georgia Sandusky Scott, 73, of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the UK Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born February 13, 1945, in Liberty, KY, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Ada Griffith Sandusky.
Georgia was the widow of Rev. David L. Scott, who passed away in 1980. They united in marriage on July 12, 1961. They were the founders of the Brush Creek Pentecostal Church. Georgia loved the Lord and enjoyed being a pastor’s wife. She also enjoyed traveling. She was a member of the Hope Ministry Center.
SURVIVORS: her daughters, Rhonda (Ron) Robinson of Liberty and Becky Scott (Vickie Neapolitan) of Pensacola, FL; brothers, Alvin (Gail) Sandusky of New Castle, KY and Jimmy (Brenda) Sandusky of Windsor, KY; sisters, Judy (Jerry) Stephens of Taylorsville and Marilyn Mays of Louisville; three grandchildren, Joshua (Brittney) Robinson, Sarah (Jason) Tackett, and Matthew Robinson; and three great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Will, and Caroline.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son, David Scott, Jr.; daughters, Jennifer Scott and Ruthie Scott; and brothers, Samuel and Lonnie Sandusky.
Funeral Service: 1:00PM Friday, February 8, 2019 at Brush Creek Pentecostal Church with Bro. Ron Robinson, Josh Robinson, Sarah Tackett, and Becky Scott officiating
Burial: Whited Cemetery
Visitation: 5-9PM Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and from 10AM until time of services on Friday at Brush Creek Pentecostal Church
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with online guestbook and video tribute available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Billy Weddle, 79, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born March 26, 1939, in Casey County, KY he was a son of the late John W. and Linnie Baldock Weddle.
Billy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from the University of Kentucky. He was a Deacon, former Sunday School teacher and member of the First Baptist Church in Liberty. Billy co-owned and operated Weddle and LaFavers Chevrolet and Buick Car Dealership in Liberty for over 30 years. He has served on the Casey County Bank Board of Directors for over 40 years, currently holding the position of Vice-chairman. He enjoyed farming, golfing, hunting, fishing, and music.
Billy is survived by his wife, whom he wed on June 21, 1958, Margaret Rose Griffin Weddle; three daughters, Sandy (and Mark) Wolford, Sharon (and John) Johnson, and Shelly Vaughn all of Liberty; brother, John Weddle, Jr. of Liberty; sister, Renee (and David) McAnelly of Liberty; six grandchildren, Sara (and Morgan) Pence, Laura (and Joe) Willis, Will Johnson (and Jorden Roberts), Tyler Johnson, Ann (and Coty) Vaughn, and Emilee Vaughn (and Luke Ledford); and five great-grandchildren, Lily, Virginia, George, Lyndon, and Leora.
Funeral service: 1:00PM Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at First Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Brown officiating
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery
Visitation: 5-8PM on Tuesday and from 9AM-1PM on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church
Will Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Morgan Pence, Joe Willis, Coty Vaughn, and Luke Ledford will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions in memory of Billy Weddle are suggested to the First Baptist Church Sanctuary Window Fund, PO Box 58, Liberty, KY 42539.
Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Video tribute and online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
James Ray Hedgespeth, 75, of Campbellsville, KY son of the late Howard Lee Hedgespeth & Letha Sprowles Hedgespeth, was born October 29, 1943 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 11:36 A.M., Saturday, February 2, 2019 in Lexington.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. James was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served his country honorably in the United States Army. James was a retired welder with Campbellsville Industries and more recently Tech Fab in Campbellsville. In his spare time James enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He united in marriage to Mary Jane Gilbert December 3, 1976 and she preceded him in death April 8, 1982.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Tammie Lynn Durham, Campbellsville
1 son: James Ray Hedgespeth Jr., Campbellsville
1 grandson: Jessie James Durham, Campbellsville
1 brother-in-law: Donald Underwood, Campbellsville
3 nieces & 3 nephews: Letha Davidson, Regina Thompson, Sheila Warren, Brian Allen, James Underwood & Steve Underwood
2 great nieces, 2 great nephews & 2 great-great nephews
Many other relatives & friends
He was also preceded in death by 2 grandsons: David Thomas Durham and Thomas Wayne Morgan II; 2 sisters: Aileen Allen and Bernice Underwood, 1 nephew, David Allen.
VISITATION: After 11:00 A.M., Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church by Bro. Freddy Thompson
BURIAL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER OR FUNERAL EXPENSES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
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Brent A. Garr, 59, of Burksville, KY formerly of Jamestown, KY passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. He was born in Jamestown, KY on January 30, 1960 a son of the late Mary Corrine Garr.
Brent was a Chef and a member of the Greens Chapel Baptist Church in Jamestown, KY.
SURVIVORS:
1 Brother: David (Barbara) Garr, of Frankfort, KY
1 Sister: Diane (Chelcie) Stone, of Columbia, KY
A host of nieces & nephews
He is preceded in death by his mother and a brother Danny Garr.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Rev. Albert Taylor, Jr officiating
Visitation: Wednesday after 11:00amCT at the funeral home
Burial: Greens Chapel Cemetery, Jamestown, KY
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca Faye Burton Murphy, 64, of Louisville, KY died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born in Columbia, KY she was the daughter of the late Asa Orby and Revone Burton.
Mrs. Murphy was a member of the Highview Baptist Church and a retired Registered Nurse. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and scrapbooking.
SURVIVORS
Husband: Kenneth Murphy of Louisville
1 son Shawn Patrick Murphy of Louisville
1 daughter: Amanda Marie Robbins (Benjamin) of Louisville
2 grandsons: Maddox & Aaron Robbins
2 brothers: Larry Burton (Julie) and Archie Burton (Phyllis) both of Columbia
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Dexter “Donnie” Burton and a sister Reba Burton.
Funeral Service: 1:00pm Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Burial: Antioch Cemetery
Visitation: After 4:00pm Monday at the funeral home
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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