Virginia Dale Bartle, age 96, of, Hustonville, KY, was called up yonder to see Jesus on Saturday March 18th, 2023. She was born October 14th, 1926, in Meta, MO, a daughter of the late Paul Roy Litton and Edna Frances Rakes Litton.

Virginia was the widow of Harry William Bartle to whom she was married to for 67 years.

Virginia was a teachers aide in California, spoke for International Christian Women’s Club, taught Bible school and Sunday School for many years. Member of Lincoln Co. Homemakers’, formerly on the Board of Lincoln Co. Public Library, fulfilled a lifetime dream to go to Jerusalem.

Survivors include: Three Daughters: Kathy Diaz of McKinney, KY, Jenette Litton of Lexington, KY and Donna Niehouse of Lenox, MO, Ten Grandchildren, Thirty Two Great Grandchildren and Nine Great-Great Grandchildren.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was Two Sisters: Edna Pauline Logan and Deanna Sharon Kissinger.

Burial was in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

Thomas Eugene “Gene” Marples, of Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Clementsville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Vero Beach. He was 75.

Born on January 4, 1948, in Clementsville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Unas and Sophie Mae Allen Marples. Gene was a lumber broker for Marquette Lumber Company. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed golfing and was very proud of a hole-in-one that he accomplished. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan.

Gene is survived by his wife, Rhonda Thomas Marples of Vero Beach, Florida; a son, Aaron Marples of Campbellsville; a daughter, Joanne (Mickey) Marples Jansen of Louisville; two brothers, Dale (Barbara) Marples and Jeff (Karen) Marples, both of Liberty; his mother-in-law, Alberta “Granny Bird” Thomas of Russell Springs; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Elton Marples.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Todd Barnes and Bro. Danny Stephens officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Friday, March 17, 2023 and from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Donald Glover, age 89, of, Eubank, KY, passed away on Saturday March 11th, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born August 11th, 1933, in Casey County, KY, a son of the late Bryant and Nina Lee Tucker Glover.

Donald was the widower of Ida Sluder Glover.

Donald was a farmer.

Survivors include: Three Children: Joyce Glover of Eubank, William Glover of Liberty and Doris Glover of Lebanon, Ten Grandchildren, Eighteen Great Grandchildren, Three Great-Great Grandchildren, Four Sisters: Dollie Tucker of Elkhorn, Barbara Wethington of Liberty, Karen of Greensville, KY and Mary Woodrum, and Three Brothers: Willard Glover of Elkhorn, Norman Glover of Elizabethtown, and Truman Glover of Elkhorn.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was Two Sisters: Lorene Workman and Nancy Atwood and Three Brothers: David, Henry, and Earl Glover.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Thursday March 16th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday March 16th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating.

Burial will be in the Glover Cemetery.

Judy Mae Harris Lavender, age 75, of, Liberty, KY, passed away on Saturday March 11th, 2023, at Baptist Health. She was born September 22nd, 1947, in Old Fort N.C., a daughter of the late Harley and Dorothy Myers Harris.

Judy was the owner of Lavender’s Quilt and Fabric and a faithful Pastor's wife.

Survivors include: Her Spouse: Bro. Gary La Don Lavender, One Son: Gary La Don and (Leandra) Lavender II of Old Fort, N.C., One Daughter: Angie Raine Hardee of Conover, N.C., Ten Grandchildren: Jacob and Bryson Hardee, Ella, Gary III, Mattie, Katie, Judy, Abbie, Julia and Emily Lavender, One Sister: Kay Justice of Nebo, N.C. and Two Brothers: Dennis Harris of Hickory, N.C. and Kenny and (Debbie) Harris of Maiden, N.C.

Preceding her in death besides her parents was One Son: Jonathan Chet Lavender, One Daughter-in-law: Tiffany Lavender and One Brother: Samuel Harris.

Visitation will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday March 15th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday March 15th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Larry Cochran officiating.

Additional Visitation will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday March 17th, 2023, at Living Waters Tabernacle CGMA in Old Fort, N.C. with Funeral Services being held at 3:00 P.M. Friday March 17th, 2023, at Living Waters Tabernacle CGMA in Old Fort, N.C. Pastor Gary Lavender II and Pastor Keith Jamison officiating.

Burial will be in the Moffitt Hill Church Cemetery in Old Fort N.C.

Jarrod Dean Reardon, of McKinney, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Yosemite. He was 37.

Born on April 1, 1985, in Danville, Kentucky, he was the son of Jeffery (Melissa) Reardon of Somerset and Lisa (Steve) Combs of McKinney. Jarrod had worked proudly with Shepherd Construction for many years. He enjoyed playing cornhole, baseball, softball, fishing, and hunting. He was an avid New York Yankees fan.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Laken Marie Reardon and Rylee Dean Reardon, both of McKinney; two brothers, Stevenson Hunter (Garret Jones) Combs and Tanner Levi (Cloe King) Combs, both of McKinney; five sisters, Jennifer (Jordan) Long of Perryville, Lori Reardon of Liberty, Kayla Reardon of Winchester, Talana (Aaron) Hughes of Eubank, and Siarra (Rhubin) Spears of Eubank; a step-grandfather, John Combs Jr.; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Delmer and Alma Dalton; paternal grandparents, Lemaul Carroll Reardon, Sr. and Jewell Reardon; a step-grandmother, Desta Combs; and a niece, Paisleigh Hurst.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin and Jeffery Reardon officiating.

Burial will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 PM. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Hunter Combs, Tanner Combs, Michael Shane Hale, Bryan King, Jordan Dalton, Brandon Baker, Lemaul Reardon, and Joey Reardon.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Shepherd Construction team, Anthony Redford, Justin Dalton, Chad Dalton, Delmer Dalton, Aaron Hughes, Charles Osborne, Jordan Long, Manuel Reardon, and Jeremy Dockery.

Arrangements for Jarrod Reardon are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Gwen Elizabeth Grove Miller, of Middleburg, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Liberty Care and Rehab. She was 93.

Born on July 8, 1929, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Herman “Steve” Leslie and Lillian Elizabeth Rose Grove. Gwen married her childhood sweetheart Jerry Miller in 1947 and they lived and loved life together for fifty-six years. She was an active member at Corinth First Church of God. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry, and bird watching. She loved to serve others through volunteering with Meals on Wheels and at Camp JJ with children with special needs. She was forever in the choir and for years she served on the Women’s Presbytery for the Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania as well as the Women’s Club in Port Allegany. Gwen served her family as a homemaker for most of her life and in her former years she was a school bus driver. Before her husband passed, they greatly enjoyed dancing and motorcycling together, and she supported him as a canoe racers wife. She will be remembered as an incredibly dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by one son, Kevin (Kathy) Hanley of Portville, New York; five daughters, Kris deDiego of Phoenix, Arizona, Jan Treat of Angola, Indiana, Sue (Glenn) Twigg of South Waverly, Pennsylvania, Hedy (Curtis) Hopewell of Middleburg, Kentucky, and Holly (Gregg) Schena of Port Allegany, Pennsylvania; fourteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Martin Miller; two sons, Gregory Miller and Kim Miller; a daughter, Jill Kio; and a brother, Merlyn “Murph” Grove.

No services will be held at this time for Mrs. Gwen Miller.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Margaret Agnes Wadsworth Brumby, of Elkhorn, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home. She was 92.

Born on March 5, 1931, in Invercargill, New Zealand, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Scott and Agnes Ord Wadsworth. Margaret was an artist. She held two degrees, one in behavioral science and one in technical illustration. She was an assistant librarian at the Casey County Library for about thirty-five years. She enjoyed gardening and was a very hard worker. In former years, Mrs. Brumby was a Merchant Marine for Norwegian and Danish ships.

She is survived by her husband, Julian Franklin Brumby, who she wed on August 24, 1968; three sons, Phillip (Jan) Grennell of New Zealand, Richmond Lisle (Tina) Brumby of Florida, and Brett Kevin (Lisa) Brumby of Massachusetts; a daughter, Kara Joan Grennell of New Zealand; several grandchildren; and a brother, Lisle (Gaynor) Wadsworth of New Zealand.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Joan Maddigan.

Per Mrs. Brumby’s wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Arrangements for Mrs. Margaret Brumby are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Judy Kaye Allen, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 68.

Born on October 31, 1954, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lowell and Marjorie Beatrice Carmicle Richards. Judy was a retired longtime elementary school teacher. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Evan Allen of Liberty; two sons, Frank (Stephanie) Allen of Clayton, Ohio and Matt Allen of Liberty; three grandchildren, Madeline Allen, John Allen, and Evan Allen; and a sister, Nancy Bartle.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements for Mrs. Judy Kaye Allen are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Judith Carol Carman Fancher was called to heaven, March 3, 2023, surrounded by her,

family and loved ones. Born May 18, 1946, in Casey County, Liberty, Kentucky. She was

a graduate of Casey County High School. After graduation she moved to Indianapolis to

find work. In 1965 she began her career at Western Electric where she worked until they

closed in the early 1980’s. she Married Charles Ray (Butch) Fancher and started a family,

they were married 55 years. He survives in Indianapolis.

Judy loved playing her guitar and singing with her band. She enjoyed yard sales and

Goodwill shopping for treasures with her niece Leisha. She enjoyed scary movies and

was a strong, devoted Christian. Judy was a 5-time cancer survivor who adored her 2

sons, 3 grand and 6 great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Butch Fancher, her sons Charles (Becky) and James

Fancher, brother JC Carman, sister Jodi Salyers, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Clement, and Nora (Campell) Carman, sisters

Betty Lou Overstreet, and Sue Pittman, nieces Sharon (Bug) Coatney and Connie (Puss) Pittman.

Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon Sunday March 12th, 2023 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday March 12th, 2023 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Hogue officiating.

Judy will be laid to rest in Rainey Cemetery in Liberty, Kentucky.

Shearl Atwood, of Dunnville, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Liberty Care Center. He was 92.

Born October 26, 1930, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Chester and Retha Sweeden Atwood. Shearl was a retired forklift operator. He enjoyed barn sales, flea markets, the 127 yard sale, porch sitting, and working puzzles.

Shearl is survived by his son, Dean (and Phebe) Atwood of Mooresville, IN; brother, Don (and Brenda) Atwood of Liberty; sisters, Hazel Sroczynski of Liberty and Ruby (and Mack) Cox of Elkhorn; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; caregiver, Rita Poff; and special cousin, Phyllis Williams.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Wiles Atwood; son, Michael Atwood; daughter, Karen Chapman; brothers, Earl, Dee, and Marvin Atwood; sisters, Dorothy Allen, Helen Clark, and Phyllis Black.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. David Hicks officiating.

Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Monday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

There will be a graveside service at 1:00PM on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at K of P Cemetery in Lizton, IN.

Arrangements under the care of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Sandra Kay Byas, of Dunnville, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Casey County Hospital. She was 76.

Born January 28, 1947, in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Norma Jean Culver Russell. Mrs. Byas was a retired RN, She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and canning.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff (and Debbie) Cooper of Pride, LA, Chris (and Stephanie) Cooper of Dunnville, and John Cooper of Illinois; sister, Donna Oysten (and Gene) Mt. Vernon, IL; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Byas.

No services will be held at this time. Burial will be held at a later date in Illinois.

Arrangements under the care of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Sue Sweeney Griffin, of Liberty, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her home. She was 79.

Born on October 18, 1943, in Liberty, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Garnett Jones Sweeney, M.D. and Virginia Bell Sweeney. Sue was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother, and an active volunteer in the community. She was a member of First Christian Church and sang in the choir. She enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, The American Red Cross, and job placement for special needs adults.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Thompson Griffin, who she wed on December 28, 1965; two sons, Tom (Rebecca Smith) Griffin and Matt Griffin, both of Louisville; three grandchildren, Sam Griffin, Matthew Griffin, and Claire Griffin; and a brother, G.J. (Shelley) Sweeney, M.D. of Lexington.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Don Sweeney.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Homer Hecht and Steve Sweeney officiating.  

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Habitat for Humanity at 322 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709.

Arrangements for Mrs. Sue Griffin are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Ilda Florence Stanley (Hale), of Greenwood Indiana left this world on February 26th, 2023

Born in Liberty Kentucky in 1938 to William Earl Hale and Daisy Dell Hale (Johnson)

Survived by two sons Gregory Neal Stanley, wife Darla, daughters Jenny and Pamela, sons Sean and Gregory jr, & Douglas Edward Stanley and family.

Preceded in death by;

Daughter Pamela Louise Stanley in 1977

Brothers Clarence 1942, Jesse 1950, James 1983,

Marshall 1984 and Charles 2020

She retired from St. Francis hospital where she loved her job and coworkers

As a self proclaimed “country girl” she enjoyed gardening, cooking and being outdoors

She cherished her family and childhood memories of growing Up in her beloved Liberty Kentucky

Services will be held at Bartle Funeral Home on Sunday March 5th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.

and will be laid to rest at Peyton Cemetery following the service.

William “Billy” Joe Floyd, age 51, of, Nancy, KY, passed away on Sunday February 26th, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born September 15th, 1971, in Liberty, KY, a son of the late Lynn V. and Kathleen Mullins Floyd.

Billy was a machine operator for Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Jamie Nicole Fannin Floyd, Two Brothers: Donnie and (Linda Faye) Floyd of Waynesburg and Sherman and (Linda Gail) Floyd of Liberty, Five Sisters: Linda Sue and (Ronnie) Buchanan of Liberty, Paula Floyd Wooten of Bethelridge, Anita Emerson of Yosemite, Peggy and (Stanley) Rainwater of Bethelridge and Crystal Floyd of Bethelridge.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was One Son: Bradley Austyn Floyd and One Brother: Tommy Floyd.

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Friday March 3rd, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday March 4th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Greg Powell officiating.

Burial will be in the Salyers Cemetery.

Val Alby Allen, age 70, of, Liberty, KY, passed away on Wednesday February 22nd, 2023, at the Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 8th, 1952, in Casey Co., KY, a son of the late Alby Lee Allen and Georgia Ruth Hayes Allen.

Val was a former manager for a furniture store.

Survivors include: One Daughter: Lynne and (James) Stephenson of FL, One Granddaughter : Rylyn Stephenson, and Five Siblings: Teddy Allen of Nicholasville, Judith Ann Carlisle of Oceanside, CA, William Christopher Allen of Shepherdsville, Rita Louellen Bohanon of Campbellsville and Jeff Allen of Shepherdsville.

Cremation Rites were honored by Bartle Funeral Home.

Lyda Emerson Caudill, of Westfield, IN, formerly from Casey County, KY, passed away on February 21, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Westfield. She was 89.

Born on October 9, 1933, in Casey County, KY, Lyda was the daughter of the late Amos and Fae Delp Emerson. Lyda and her late husband, Bob, raised four sons. She worked at RCA and Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, IN. Lyda also assisted Bob in the service station business in Anderson, IN and Louisville, KY. Bob and Lyda lived in Anderson from 1956 to 1979, then moved to Louisville where they enjoyed a 5-acre mini-farm from 1979 through 2019. Lyda and Bob were married for 71 years. Lyda enjoyed church, playing cards, animals of all kinds, travel, and most of all her family.

Lyda is survived by sons, Mickael (Donna) of Muncie, IN, Steve (Janet) of Indian Harbour Beach, FL, and Jerry (Jenny) of Noblesville, IN. Lyda’s youngest son, Jeff, preceded her in death. She enjoyed 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Other survivors include her brothers, Ralph Emerson (Vivian) of Georgetown, TX and Dennie Emerson (Janet) of Noblesville, IN.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty, KY. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the same location on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Memorial donations may be given in Lyda’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements for Mrs. Lyda Caudill are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at ww.mckinneybrown.com.

Helen Jean (Nana Jean) Watts, age 86, of, Kings Mountain, KY, passed away on Wednesday February 22nd, 2023, at the Liberty Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 27th, 1936, in Lincoln Co., KY, a daughter of the late Ollie and Flonnie Rash Baugh.

Helen was the widow of Billie Lewis Watts who passed away on March 19th, 2015.

Helen was a farmer and a member of Grove Ridge Baptist Church.

Survivors include: Two Daughters: Jacqueline Kaye Allen and the late Ronald Allen of Middleburg, Terri Annette and (David) Wright of Somerset, Two Sons: Randy Lewis and (Aleisha) Watts of Kings Mountain and Ricky and (Beverly) Watts of Danville, Nine Grandchildren: Kellie and (Ryan) Atwood, Chris and (Amber) Cain, Kristin and (Chris) Fisher, Courtney and (Rodney) Burton, Jared and (Amber) Watts, Stephanie Watts, Madison and (Caler) Edwards, Mackenzie and (Emery) Bishop and Kisha and (Adam) Hicks and Seventeen Great Grandchildren.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was Two Grandchildren: Caitlyn Wright and Andrew Allen, Two Brothers: Clyde and Clell Baugh and One Sister: Ruth Johnson.

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M.  Thursday February 23rd, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday February 24th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Kevin Pittman and Bro. Ed Bray officiating.

Burial will be in the Grove Ridge Cemetery.

Saundra Lee Sears, age 74, of, Middleburg, KY, passed away on Thursday February 16th, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 14th, 1948, in Hamilton Co., OH, a daughter of the late Ora Lee Johnson and Ellen B. Christian Johnson.

Saundra was the widow of Raymond Lee “Butch” Sears who passed away on January 17th, 2006.

Saundra was a former manager for Roses’ in Danville, a former Dep. Judge Executive for 10 years and a member of Mt. Olive Christian Church.

Survivors include: One Son: Raymond Ora and (Lisa) Sears of Windsor, One Granddaughter: Mallory Blake Sears, and Two Brothers: David H. and (Margaret) Johnson and Douglas and (Patty) Johnson both of Liberty.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was One Daughter: Melissa Susan Sears, One Sister: Leah Johnson Disco and One Brother: Ora Lee Johnson Jr.

Visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday February 20th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday February 20th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Greg Powell officiating.

Burial will be in the Hustonville Cemetery.

Thomas “Tommy” Bryant, of Liberty, passed away at 3:20 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Casey County Hospital. He was 68.

Born January 14, 1955, in Liberty, KY, he was a son of the late James T. and Mary Jane Allen Bryant. Tommy was a former employee of the Kentuckiana Barge Company. He was a good-hearted man that loved his family very much.

Survivors include his dear wife, Linda Overstreet Bryant of Liberty; sons, Kevin (and Jessica) Bryant of Liberty and Chris Bryant of Louisville; brothers, Dennis (and Ruth) Bryant of Liberty and Danny (and Martha) Bryant of Louisville; sister, Ella (and Jr.) Perkins of Bradfordsville; sister-in-law, Pam Bryant of Liberty; grandchildren, Destiny, Larissa, Katie, Jaxson, and Ava; and one great-granddaughter, Lily.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Bryant; and grandson, Brody Bryant.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 23, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating.

Burial will follow in the Whited Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home.

Online guestbook, condolences, and video tribute are available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Lilburn R. Vaughn, age 87, passed away at 6:40 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Reginal Medical Center in Danville.

Born January 18, 1936, in Casey County in a home built by his grandfather, Lilburn was the son of Russell and Della Lewellen Vaughn. He retired after 39 years as an Electrical Engineer for the Dupont Company. Lilburn was an active member of the Liberty United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing hunting, farming, gardening, and all things outdoors.

Survivors include his dear wife, whom he wed on March 21, 1964, Lynda Hosler Vaughn; daughter, Paige (and Chuck) King of Lumberton, TX; son, Jonathan (and Molly) Vaughn of Dunnville; four grandchildren, Heather (and Jason) Reagan, Tara (and Trey) Martinez, Jenna Vaughn, and Abby Vaughn; and 4 great-grandchildren, Rusty Wilson, Jettson Martinez, Brady Reagan, and Lainey Reagan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Phyllis Marie Cooper.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Koger officiating.

Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences and video tribute are available at www.mckinneybrown.com

Melvin W. Miller, infant son of Wallace J. and Ada J. Miller, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at his home in Columbia, KY. He was one day and 4 ½ hours young.

Born at home on February 15, 2023, he leaves to mourn his passing his parents, Wallace J. and Ada J. Miller; siblings, Noah, Eli, Jemima, Malinda, Sarah, Ervin, and Emanuel; paternal grandparents, John J. and Fannie J. Miller; paternal great-grandfather, Noah Detweiler; maternal grandparents, Jacob L. Miller and Mary J. Wengerd; and maternal great-grandfather, Jake L. Wengerd.

All services for Melvin W. Miller will be held privately at the Wallace Miller residence with William Miller officiating.

Burial will be held privately in the Dunnville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Freeman Miller and Herman Gingerich.

Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Michael David Hreha, of Harrodsburg, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his residence. He was 70.

Born on September 20, 1952, in Liberty, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Orpha Lee Wheeler Hreha. Michael was retired from Hitachi. He was a good-natured, selfless, and very helpful Christian man.

Michael is survived by a brother, Tommy (Brenda) Hreha of Stanford; a sister, Karen (Ronnie) Luttrell of Liberty; nieces, Kelli Payne and Emily Luttrell; and aunts, Roxie Rice, Violet Smith, and Naomi Goodman.

Services for Mr. Michael Hreha will be held privately.

Burial will be in Rich Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Liberty Care Center Activities attention to Brenda Melson at 616 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd. Liberty, KY 42539.

Arrangements for Mr. Michael Hreha are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

William Howard Hall, age 82, of, Lebanon, KY, passed away on Thursday February 9th, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 3rd, 1940, in Liberty, KY, a son of the late Harlan and Ruth Allen Hall.

William was a retired supervisor at Arvin in Franklin, IN.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Freda Hamm Hall, Eight Children: William H. Hall II, Betty Ann Layman, Beverly Hall, Bryan Branaman, Robert Grass, Daniel Grass, and Kimberly Ann Hall all of Indiana, and Jessica Jones of Lebanon, Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, Two Brothers: Frebert Hall and Gary Hall both of IN, One Sister: Catherine Weddle of IN, Special Friends: Jason Martin and Joey Jones and his Dog: Steve Earl.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was his former spouse: Peggy Joann Peavler Hall, Four Brothers: Hubert, Archie, Roy and Raymond Hall and Two Sisters: Mabel and Hazel Hall.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday February 13th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday February 13th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

Cremation Rites will be honored after the funeral service.

Steven Douglas Hiter, age 52, of, Hustonville, KY, passed away on Friday February 10th, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 20th, 1970, in Cincinnati, OH, a son of Sheila Smith Riger and (Kent) of Cincinnati, OH and the late Roy Lee Hiter.

Steven was a truck driver for Taylor Trucking Co.

Survivors include: His Sister: Tamela Jo and (Joshua) Knoblett of Sadieville, KY, Nieces and Nephews: Janis Sodano, Michael Paul Duncan and Seth Thomas Duncan and Madeline Michelle Knoblett, Special Cousins: David and Danny Jones and numerous Cousins.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday February 15th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday February 15th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro.  Paul Patton officiating.

Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery.

Reese “Shorty” Prewitt, of Dunnville, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home. He was 93.

Born on January 28, 1930, in Little Britton Township, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Reese Randall and Agnes Rowland Prewitt. Reese was a farmer, carpenter, and a great mechanic. He enjoyed shooting trap and skeet.

He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Tim) Ankney of Oxford, Pennsylvania; a granddaughter, Monna Sue Flynn; and three great-granddaughters, Emily, Kayla, and Ashley Flynn. Other survivors include a brother, Herbert Prewitt of Rock Hall, Maryland; and two sisters, Bernice Hollifield and Mary Hamm, both of Elkton, Maryland.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Robinson Prewitt, who passed away on May 10, 2010; and five sisters, Pauline Baker, Betty Osborne, Bonnie Weller, Ruby Peterson, and Carolyn Zeller.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

A second visitation and a funeral service will be further arranged at Hicks Home For Funerals in Elkton, Maryland, www.hickshomeforfunerals.com.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations In Memory of Reese Prewitt to Hospice of Lake Cumberland at 100 Parkway Dr., Somerset, KY 42503.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.