Byron Paul Ponder, 71, of Yosemite, KY passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Born on July 1, 1947 in Brooksville, Indiana he was a son of the late Alfred and Mary Morgan Ponder.
Paul was a gate hauler, manufacturer and salesman. He was also a timberman, excavator and tobacco farmer. He formerly owned and operated Ponder’s Skating Rink in Yosemite. He became a member of Middleburg Baptist Church in 1980.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Helen Hines Ponder, who he wed on November 30, 1966 of Yosemite; 1 daughter, Kathy (Kenneth) Lucas of Middleburg; 1 son, Paul (Sonja) Ponder, Jr. of Liberty; 4 sisters: Margaret Black, Bonnie Smither, Thelma Shirey, and Francis Davis; 3 brothers: Jimmy Ponder, Robbie Ponder, and Eddie Ponder; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Pauline Durham, Wanda Joyce Ponder, and Sarah Ponder; and 1 brother: Franklin Ponder.
Bro. Keith Bowling officiated a private burial for Mr. Ponder at Willow Springs Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Doris Rosalie Lanigan, 88, of Science Hill, KY passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born in Delta, KY on September 2, 1930, a daughter of the late Charles Shade & Thelma New Correll.
Doris was a homemaker, and a park attendant for the Corps of Engineers.
SURVIVORS: 1 daughter, Deborah & (William "Bill") Keller of Science Hill; 1 brother, Charles Shade Correll, Jr. of Somerset; 1 sister, Marie Bonner of Lancaster; 2 grandchildren, Travis and (Ashley) Keller and Kerry Keller; 3 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Trevor and Peyton Keller
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Lanigan; a daughter, Holly Lanigan; 3 sisters, Janice Webster, Ethel Singleton and Dewan Smith.
Funeral Service: 1:00pmET, Monday, April 29, 2019 at the chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Hughes officiating
Burial: Double Springs Cemetery, Waynesburg, KY
The family of Mrs. Doris Rosalie Lanigan will receive friends after 11:00amET on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Elizabeth Thomas Terry, 94, of Liberty, KY passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Liberty Care and Rehab. Born on March 4, 1925, in Dunnville, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Hannibal and Alice McDonald Thomas.
Elizabeth worked for Terry Brothers Gate Company for years.
SURVIVORS: 1 son, Gary R. (Jeannette) Terry of Liberty; 3 grandchildren, Gary T. (Cathy) Terry of Versailles, Kathryn (Kirk) Leigh of Junction City and Jennifer Terry of Danville; 4 great-grandchildren, Erin (James) Schreiner of Versailles, Caitlin (Joe) Rickert of Lexington, McKennze Terry of Versailles and Zach Leigh of Junction City; 1 great-great grandson, Tucker Schreiner of Versailles; and 1 sister-in-law, Ida Thomas of Liberty
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil W. Terry, who passed away on November 19, 1998; 6 sisters, Mable Thomas, Margie LaFavers, Agnes White, Opal McKeen, Blanche Thomas and Evelyn Neat; and 3 brothers, Therlow Thomas, Ralph Thomas and C.J. Thomas.
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Thomas and Bro. Derrick Terry officiating
Burial: Antioch Cemetery
The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Zach Leigh, Greg Neat, Dustin Neat, Brad Neat, Larry Terry and Pat Terry. Honorary pallbearers will be Thurman Terry, Emma Jane Monday, Roberta Thomas, Avaleen Bernard, Gary T. Terry, Cathy Terry, Kathryn Terry Leigh, Jennifer Terry, Jeannette Terry and Kirk Leigh.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Brayden Pierce Taylor, 13, of Liberty, KY passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Casey County Hospital. Born on August 10, 2005, in Danville, KY he was a son of Chad and Rachel Pierce Taylor of Liberty.
Brayden was a seventh grader at Casey County Middle School. He enjoyed swimming, cars, video games and camping.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by 1 brother, Coleton Ray Taylor; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Sharon Pierce of Liberty; paternal grandparents, Butch and Connie Taylor of Harrodsburg; and paternal great-grandmother, Lucille Streeval of Liberty. Other survivors include aunts and uncles, Shawn (Lori) Pierce and Crystal (Chris) Hunt; and cousins, Austin, Taylor, Natalie, Addison and Landon.
He was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Bill and June Cravens, Charles Pierce and Opal Thompson; and paternal great-grandparents, Lilburn and Beulah Taylor and Joe Streeval.
Funeral Service: 2:00pmET on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Casey County Middle School gymnasium with Bro. Jeric DeVore officiating
Burial: Glenwood Cemetery
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Casey County Middle School gymnasium.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the UK DanceBlue Kentucky Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic at 800 Rose St. Suite 400, Lexington, KY 40536.
Pallbearers: Coleton Taylor, Chris Hunt, Austin Hunt, Taylor Hunt, Shawn Pierce and Landon Pierce
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Nora Taylor Denson age 91, of Perryville, KY passed away on Tuesday April 23rd, 2019. She was born in Liberty, KY on December 10th, 1927 a daughter of the late Jason Mitchell Taylor and Clara Barlow Taylor.
Nora was the widow of Robert Eulis Denson who passed away on November 24th, 1984.
In addition to her husband & parents, she was preceded in death by 3 daughters: Georgia Cox, Betty Ann Denson, & Mary Tate; 7 brothers: Charlie, Bradley, Osby, Donnie, Lowell and Mitchell Taylor; 5 sisters: Myrtle Derringer, Ella Cross, Oma Thompson, Ova Edwards and Willie Bell Tapscott.
Nora was a farmer and a housewife.
SURVIVORS:
5 Children: Jane Denson Tate of Bradfordsville, KY, Gary & (Sherry) Denson of Junction City, KY, Wilma Adams of Perryville, KY, Tim &(Susie) Denson of Indianapolis, IN and Shelia & (Thomas) Baudendistel of Perryville, KY
15 Grandchildren; 28 Great Grandchildren and 9 Great-Great Grandchildren
Visitation: 5:00 P.M. till 8 P.M. Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 26, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Carpenter officiating
Burial: Tapscott Cemetery
Karen King, 62, of Liberty, KY passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Casey County Hospital. Born on November 3, 1956, in Tiffin, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Ileen Mullins Sturgill.
Karen worked in home health. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed attending auctions and collecting antique cookie jars.
SURVIVORS:
Her Significant Other of 26 years: Steve Statham of Liberty
2 Sons: Adam James Lentz & Quincy (Judy) Lentz, both of Liberty, KY
2 Grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 step great-grandchildren
1 Sister: Margaret (Doug) Wilhelm of Holgate, Ohio
3 Brothers: Arthur (Dee) Sturgill of Campbellsville, Clark (Colleen) Sturgill of Upper Arlington, Ohio & Steve (Rosetta) Sturgill of Tiffin, Ohio
1 Daughter in law: Amanda Willoughby of Liberty
Her Best Friend: LuAnne Colvin of Campbellsville
The Father of her Children: Gary Lentz of Dunnville
A host of family, friends, & special caretakers
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Larry Sturgill and Ambrose Sturgill.
Funeral Service: 1:00pmET on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
Burial: Durham Cemetery
Visitation: 11:00am-1:00pmET on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Tommy Colvin, Daniel Bryant, David Ramsey, Charlie Kennedy, Quincy Lentz and Adam Lentz. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Lentz and Drew Lentz
Memorial contributions may take the form of sympathy to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Julia Burris, 63, of Columbia, KY (formerly of Campbellsville) passed away Wednesday in Louisville, KY.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: William "Willie" Wilson & wife Kellie of Campbellsville
1 daughter: Leah Simpson of Campbellsville
1 brother: Steven Burris & wife Sue of Magnolia
3 grandchildren: Brylee, Braxton & Blaklee Wilson
Special friend: Terri Burris
FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, April 22, 2019 at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY
BURIAL: Lebanon National Cemetery with full military honors
VISITATION: Sunday, April 21, 2019 from 5:00-8:00pmET at the funeral home
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Robert "Bob" Moore, 77, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Lake Orion, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 15, 2019. Bob was born on January 26, 1942 in Cumberland, Maryland.
Lucy Smith, 93, of Yosemite, KY passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home in Mt. Olive. She was born on August 13, 1925 in Casey County, KY to the late Henry & Gletha Cooper Bastin.
Lucy was married to Robert "Bob" Smith on May 14, 1943.
She was a member of Eubank Church of Christ. She loved gardening, canning, and working on the farm.
SURVIVORS: Sons: James & (Joyce) Smith, Janis & (Nancy) Smith, Michael & (Janice) Smith; daughter, Ethel & (Robert) Roy; she is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters: Leona Bentley, Louetta McAninch, and Lela Stith; 1 brother: Keith Bastin; several nieces & nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Lois Williams; and her brothers, Lelus Sims, Arnold Bastin, Earl Bastin, and Lewis Bastin.
Funeral Service: 11:00amET on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Ferlin Price officiating
Burial: Salyers Cemetery
Visitation: After 5:00pmET Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home
Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Albert Martin Kane, Jr., 65, of Liberty, KY passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his residence. Born on January 23, 1954, in Ft. Campbell, KY, he was a son of the late Albert Martin Kane, Sr. and Marguerite Juliano Kane.
Albert was a computer operator in the Army. He enjoyed cruises, sports and walking every day. He loved helping delivering meals for Meals on Wheels and going to the Senior Citizen Center. Albert served his country in the United States Army for eleven years.
SURVIVORS: 1 son: Albert (Kim) Kane of Windsor; 1 granddaughter: Lexi Kane of Dunnville; 2 sisters: Margie (Bill) Thompson of Arizona and Terry (Maxie) McCutcheon of South Carolina; and 3 nieces: Robin Day, T.C. Mundt and Mary Clark
Funeral Service: 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Loper officiating & military honors provided by the Casey County Honor Guard.
Visitation: 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Memorial contributions may take the form of sympathy to the Casey County Senior Citizens Center.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Terri Lea Gilpin age 55, of Hudson, FL passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. She was born in Beech Grove, IN on October 21, 1963 a daughter of Scarlett Vanoy Marotta of Liberty and the late Marion W. Gilpin.
Terri was a former employee of Owen’s Illinois in Cincinnati, OH.
Survivors:
Mother: Scarlett Vanoy Marotta, Liberty, KY
2 Children: Amanda Irene Fader of Cincinnati, OH; Taylor Kayleb Gilpin of Liberty, KY
1 Granddaughter: Penelope Rose Gilpin
3 Sisters: Sherri Lynn Rodgers & Trina Kay Gilpin both of Liberty, KY; Jessica Ann Woodrum of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Fiancée: Nathan Norman
3 Nieces & 2 Nephews
Preceding her in death besides her father was 1 sister: Kerri Jo Gilpin.
Visitation: 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Brown officiating
Chris Wesley, 42, of Liberty, KY passed away on April 9, 2019 at Casey County Hospital. Born on May 14, 1976, in Danville, KY, he was a son of Larry Mitch (De) Wesley of Liberty & JoAnn Marples Cravens of Science Hill.
Chris was a self-employed mechanic worker. He loved working on lawn mowers, collecting hot wheels, drawing and fishing. He attended Corinth First Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Becky Richardson Wesley, who he wed on May 14, 2012; 2 sons: Christopher Wesley and Alex Wesley, both of Liberty, KY; 1 sister: Tammie (Tony) Sears of Middleburg; 2 brothers: Barry (Edna) Wesley of Science Hill and Robert (Amanda) Baker of Waynesburg
Chris was preceded in death by 2 stillborn children.
Funeral Service: 2:00pmET on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Corinth First Church of God with Bro. Tim Carman & Bro. Steven Willingham officiating
Burial: Middleburg Cemetery
Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pmET on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Corinth First Church of God
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
Edna Davis Pennington age 99, of Liberty, KY passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Casey County Hospital. She was born in Liberty, KY on January 20th, 1920 a daughter of the late Wiley Ansford Davis and Rosa Greer Davis.
Edna was the widow of Clair Pennington who passed away on December 24th, 2005.
Edna was a housewife and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: One Daughter: Judy and (Tony) Emerson of Liberty, Three Sons: E.C. Pennington Jr. and (Linda) of Hebron, KY, George and (Sheila) Pennington of Nortonville, KY and Jodie and (Melinda) Pennington of Coppell, TX, Seven Grandchildren: Tonya Emerson, Emmett and( Marcella) Pennington, Christi and (Heath) Carlton, Jared and (Ashley) Pennington, Clay Pennington, Ellen and (Brian) Steinmiller, Sara and (Richard) Tomblinson, Fifteen Great Grandchildren: Kylee Lawson, Tiffany Emerson, Courtney and (Greyson) Taylor, Sierra and Abbie Carlton, Clark and Evie Pennington, Alex and Emily Steinmiller, Tara, Sol and Gracie Pennington, Rachael, Olivia and Allison Tomblinson, Three Great Great Grandchildren: Roman Decker, Dax Emerson and Braxton Taylor.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was One Grandchild: Tara Pennington, One Great Great Grandchild: Mavis Jude Burkhart, Five Brothers: Tom, Paul, Alton, Frank and Harvey Davis and Four Sisters: Mintie Riddle, Nora Grant, Thelma Benson and Mae Sharp.
Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Wednesday April 10th, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday April 11th, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Heath Carlton officiating. Burial will be in the Whited Cemetery.
The Family requests Memorials be made to the Liberty United Methodist Church.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY in charge of arrangements.
Danny Helm, 75, of Bradfordsville, KY passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was born in Liberty, KY on August 2, 1943 a son of the late Harvey Owsley Helm and Addie Lee Jones Helm.
Danny was a Retired Forest Ranger for the State Division of Forestry and a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Survivors: Spouse: Juanita Carolyn Sears Helm, 1 Son: Danny Lee Helm of Liberty, 1 Daughter: Dana and (Randy) Richards of Liberty; 1 Sister: Mildred and (Joe) Cutter of Hustonville, KY
Preceding him in death besides his parents was One Son: Darren Wayne Helm
Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday April 5th, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday April 5th, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Bud Stidham officiating.
Burial will be in the Clearview Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com
Elsie Shoopman, 97, of Liberty, KY passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Liberty, KY on December 7, 1921 a daughter of the late Bee and Tilda Sydnor Peyton.
Elsie was the widow of Jason Hobert Shoopman who passed away on August 6th, 1981.
Elsie was a housewife and attended Block Pentecostal Church and Brush Creek Pentecostal Church.
SURVIVORS: 1 Son: Harlan and (Mary) Shoopman of Liberty, KY; 3 Grandchildren: Carla Rexroat, Jeff Shoopman & Chris Shoopman; 3 Great Grandchildren: Stephanie, Renay & Jason; 5 Great Great Grandchildren: McKenzie, Natalie, Tara, Allie Jean & Sadie Mae; 2 Great-Great-Great Grandchildren: Kinsleigh & Addy.
Preceding her in death, besides her parents and spouse, was 1 Daughter: Emma Jean Rodgers, 1 Son: Benny Shoopman, 1 Grandchild: Kim Hafley, 4 Sisters: Ruby Shoopman, Mary Cochran, Ettie Cochran and Bertha Cochran & 3 Brothers: Virgil, Daniel and Vernon Peyton.
Visitation: 6:00pm-9:00pmET on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral Service: 1:00pmET on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bearl King officiating
Burial: Peyton Cemetery
Bartle Funeral Home in Liberty, KY in charge of arrangements.
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