Mary Mills, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. She was 73.

Born on October 12, 1949, in Liberty, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lee Otis Sr. and Nettie Knight McQueary.

Mary loved her grandchildren, entertaining friends and family, cooking, gardening, her flowers, a good book, watching The Waltons, shopping for her grandchildren, and going out for a ride with Billy.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory her husband, John “Billy” Mills of Liberty, who she wed on October 9, 1982; a daughter, Brittany (Casey) Weddle of Liberty; her grandchildren who referred to her as “Granny”: Addalie Weddle, Emmalie Weddle, and Weston Weddle; a brother, Leon (Pam) McQueary of Liberty; two sisters, Wanda Wilham of Danville and Joann Rodgers of Liberty; and a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Peavley and Sherri Eads; and six brothers, Junior McQueary, Farley McQueary, Marvin McQueary, Paul McQueary, James McQueary, and Clifton “Buddy” McQueary.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Greg McQueary, Michael Paul McQueary, Adam Davis, Darrell McQueary, Mike McQueary, and Roger McQueary.

Honorary pallbearers will be Casey Weddle, Brandon Wilson, Jeff McQueary, Randall McQueary, and Danny McQueary.

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

Deborah Wright Wesley, age 70, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday September 28th, 2023, at the Casey County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 16th, 1952, in Liberty, KY, a daughter of the late John W. and Linnie Sapp Wright.

Deborah was the Co-Owner of Wright Implement Co.

Survivors include: Her Spouse: Edward Wesley, Three Sons: Jonathan and (Kristy) Wilkerson of Liberty, Jamie and (Kara) Wilkerson of Liberty and Alex and (Kristy) Wesley of Somerset, Ten Grandchildren: Carson, Hudson and Grayson Wilkerson, Landon, Lukas and Kailey Wilkerson, Caleb and (Megan) Wesley, Noah and (Madison) Wesley, Allee Wesley and Lilly Beneke, Two Great Grandchildren: Owen and Aubree Wesley, One Brother: Ronald and (Pauline) Wright of Liberty, Two Sisters: Juanita and (the late Wendell) Delp of Liberty, and Frieda Verona and ( the late Ronnie) Atwood of Mt. Washington, and Sister-in-law: Mabel Wright of Liberty.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by Two Brothers: Russell O. Wright and Murrell Quincy Wright and an infant sister.

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Friday September 29th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday September 30th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Jeric DeVore and Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Alma Ruth Leverett, age 81, of Indianapolis, In, passed away on Sunday September 24th, 2023, at her daughters’ residence. She was born July 1st, 1942, in Liberty, KY, a daughter of the late Lowell and Letha Hazel Vaught King.

Survivors include: Her Spouse: Jerry Leverett Sr., Four Children: Connie Leverett (Jerry Leverett) of Indianapolis, IN, Martha Leverett (Ruth Morrison) of Lancaster,  Roy Leverett of Indianapolis, IN, Jerri Garmin (Jim Garmin) of Center Grove, IN, Nine Grandchildren: Julie Ulmer (Drew Ulmer), Michelle Gill, Elizabeth Boeke (Rob Boeke), Jacque Murphy (Cam Murphy), Chrissy Johnson (Kevin Johnson), Jacob Garmin, Max Exner, Aubrey Exner, and Spencer Exner, Ten Great Grandchildren, Three Siblings: James Earl King (Gail King) of Liberty, Corrine Rawlings of Liberty and Jerry Randall King of Liberty.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by Four Children: Jerry David Lee, Sherry Lynn, Nathene Exner and Gary Leverett and Four Siblings: Larry Glenn King, Beulah Lynn, David King and Elza King.

Graveside Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday September 27th, 2023, at King Cemetery. Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating. Burial will be in the King Cemetery.

Bartle Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

Rebecca “Becky” Marie Stamper, of Nancy, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was 50.

Born on January 12, 1973, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Glenna Patterson Disney and the late William Leonard Walls. Becky was a people person who enjoyed arts and crafts, fishing, music, and quilting. She loved being a nanny to her grandchildren. She also enjoyed rock-hunting and was truly a free spirit. Becky was a member at Poplar Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Katelyn Stamper; her sister, Deborah Ann Lawson (Mike), of Tampa, Florida; and her two grandchildren, Scarlett Marie and Journey Stamper.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her son, Justin Stamper; stepfather, Ron Disney; and her brother, William Johnny Walls.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 2:00 P.M., at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, with Bro. Barry “Dusty” Ray officiating.

Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

Norma Jean “Jeanie” Murphy, age 77, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Saturday September 16th, 2023, at the Ephriam McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was born December 29th, 1945, in Liberty, KY, a daughter of the late Walter Thomas Davis and Oba Goode Davis.

Jeanie was the widow of Jesse Murphy who passed away on July 4th, 2019.

Jeanie was a L.P.N.

Survivors include: Two Daughters: Pam and (Rick) West of Liberty and Karla Murphy of Danville, and a great grandson whom she raised: Dakota Pevely of Liberty, Four Grandchildren: Aaron, Haley and Jeremiah West and Jenna Hodges, Four Great Grandchildren: Aiden and Jacob West, Brooklynn Brown and Kinslee Patton and Three Sisters: Ann and (James) Lynn of Liberty, Nancy Durham of Middleburg and Tommye Allen of Liberty.

In addition to her parents and spouse, she was also preceded in death by Four Grandchildren: Jason, Jessica and Mackenzie West, and Rachel West Wilkinson and one Sister: Rose Murphy.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Tuesday September 19th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday September 20th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James Lynn officiating.

Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery.

Cheryle “Cookie” Brucker Inestroza passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at UK Hospital. She was 74 years old.

Born on October 20, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, Cheryle was the daughter of the late Joseph Kolenda and Margaret Williams. She was a homemaker all her life and never let anyone leave her home hungry. Cheryle loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Luis Inestroza; her daughters, Donna (Pat) Dell’aria and Sharon (Stephen) Peyton; her sons, Daniel ( Jeannie) Brucker, Richard (Trina) Brucker, and Dale Brucker; step-daughters, Rosa (Ronald) Cardona, and Karen Inestroza; step-son, David Inestroza; brothers, Kevin Kolenda and Kenny Hatala; and sister, Elizabeth Jenkins; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Kolenda Jr.; two sisters, Johanna Jenkins and Janice Debuty; and two grandsons, Richard Marrapodi and Timothy Brucker.

The family will receive friends from 3:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Tapscott Cemetery.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Tapscott Cemetery. Burial will follow.

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

Danny “Touché” Atwood, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was 72.

Born August 8, 1951, in Liberty, KY, he was a son of the late Shirley and Effie Cannon Atwood. Danny was a brick mason and a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, watching baseball, and going to drag races. Danny was a hard worker. He had a caring heart and was a loving father and grandfather.

Survivors include his sons, Matthew (and Gena) Atwood of Liberty, Brian Atwood of Liberty, Michael (and Jennifer) Barrett of Georgetown, and Barry (and Nancy) Barrett of Lexington; brother, Ronnie (and Janet) Atwood of Liberty; 7 grandchildren, Dawson, Payton, Lilly, Cole, Raegan, Luke, and Laci; and 1 great-grandchild, Aaron.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Atwood.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, September 16, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. David Hicks officiating.

Burial will follow in Tapscott Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Honor Guard.

There will be a visitation on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Matthew and Brian Atwood, Michael and Barry Barrett, Wayne Lee, and Jesse Hayes.

Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with online guestbook and video tribute available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Ronald Frank Zeiss, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 84.

Born October 15, 1938, in Villa Park, IL, he was a son of the late Frank and Helen Baumbach Zeiss. Ron was a retired driver for Nabisco. He was a former semi-professional hockey player and later managed hockey rinks. He was also an avid golfer and former referee for girl’s volleyball. Ron formerly attended Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church and currently attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He also was an animal farmer having raised Minks for years.

Survivors include his children, Debbie Stark, Peter Zeiss, Aimee Dathe and Kristi Tulley; his brother, Jerry Zeiss; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sally Joy Zeiss; brothers, Tom and James Zeiss; and sister, Barbara Eulert.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Ron’s wishes for cremation have been honored.

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

Bobby Wilkinson, age 75, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Tuesday September 5th, 2023, at the Ephriam McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was born November 11th, 1947, in Marion County, KY, a son of the late Robert and Marie Nolan Wilkinson.

Bobby was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired Correctional Officer.

Survivors include: Nieces and Nephews: Sherry Hoskins, Shawn Wilkinson, Tyler Wilkinson, Christina Weddle and Katie Board.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by One Brother: Ronald Gene Wilkinson.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday September 12th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday September 13th, 2023, at Mill Springs National Cemetery. Danny Clements officiating.

Burial will be in the Mill Springs National Cemetery with Military Rites performed by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

Cheryl Ann (Dunham) Roy was called to Heaven on Wednesday September 6th, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends due to complications from cancer. She was 65 years old.

Cheryl was born November 9th, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of William Harold Dunham and Janell Frances (Cornett) Dunham. She had one sibling, a sister, Lavonda Gail Adams. Her parents and sister all preceded her in death.

Cheryl was a 1975 graduate of Pulaski County High School in Somerset, Kentucky and a 1989 graduate of Somerset Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy.

After graduation from high school, she married Roger Dale Roy of the Teddy Community on November 14, 1975, moved to Casey County and started a family. They were married 36 years until Roger preceded her in death in 2011. They had one child, a daughter, Tanya Ann Roy, born March 5, 1977. She also preceded Cheryl in death in 2020.

Cheryl was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured her daughter and grandson and embraced every possible moment with them. She loved life and had many hobbies. She had a vivacious personality and always made people laugh. She made friends wherever she went and no one was a stranger. She most enjoyed making those around her happy and seeing others prosper. All close to her loved her dearly and will never forget her wit and undying love for them. She was known for her knack for telling it like it was.

Cheryl is survived by her grandson Hayden Michael Abston, his wife Haley, and a great granddaughter Ellie of Liberty, Kentucky; a nephew Michael Adams of Eubank, Kentucky; a great nephew, Corey Adams of Covington, Tennessee; and many cousins, neighbors, and beloved friends.

As Cheryl never wanted to be separated from her family, her only dying concern was that her beloved grandson Hayden, and his wife Haley, join her in Heaven someday, she prayed fervently for this. She will be laid to rest in Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg, Kentucky alongside her husband and daughter following this service.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Monday September 11th, 2023 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday September 12th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Ricky Rodgers officiating.

Burial will be in the Double Springs Cemetery.

Nina Faye Cundiff, of Shepherdsville, formerly of Casey County, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Signature Healthcare. She was 75.

Born on February 6, 1948, Nina was the daughter of the late Erastus and Ruby May Byrd Overstreet. On July 1, 1962, Nina married her husband, James Clarence Cundiff. She attended Friends of Faith Church and loved gardening and quilting. She was a caregiver for many children and was very involved with her grandchildren. Nina was a strong-willed, independent woman.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sharon Faye (Troy) Clardy, Jamie Ann (Rob) Cromer; an estranged daughter, Janice Faye (Craig) Woods; two brothers, Jerry Overstreet and Timmy (Carmela) Overstreet; one sister, Patsy Overstreet (Mark Meredith); 5 grandchildren, Tori, Ronnie, Alex, Isiah, and Ian; and 4 great-grandchildren, Cooper, Harrison, Jett, and Levi.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Jackie Dale Overstreet and Jimmy Ray Overstreet; and one sister, Judy Gay Wilson.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Eric Miller officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M on Sunday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Burial will be held in Salem Cemetery.

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

Lois Emerson Wells, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was 84.

Lois was born September 24, 1938, in Casey County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Sherman and Carrie Sandusky Emerson.

Lois was a former employee of Liberty Sportswear and Oshkosh. She attended the Rheber Church of the Nazarene. Lois enjoyed quilting, yard work, farming, and sitting on her porch. She loved socializing and making people laugh.

Lois is survived by two brothers, Glen E. “Gene” Emerson of Liberty, and Rex (Connie) Emerson of Oxford, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two husbands, Herman Miller and Verlin Wells; infant twin daughters; two sisters, Vatus Gibson and Jewell Smith; and three brothers, Jesse Emerson, Rollin Emerson, and Coy Emerson.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn and Bro. Darrell Karnes officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Burial to follow in Whited Cemetery.

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

Doris U. Brown, age 93, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Wednesday September 6th, 2023, at the Casey County Hospital. She was born August 12th, 1930, in Casey County, KY, a daughter of the late Ben and Dorothy Cox Scott.

Doris was a former employee of Liberty Sportswear and a member of Brush Creek Pentecostal Church.

Doris was the widow of Charles Washington Brown who passed away on March 10, 1992.

Survivors include: One Son: Calvin and (Kathy) Brown of Liberty, One Daughter-in-law: Nancy Brown of Lawrenceburg, KY, Seven Grandchildren, Eleven Great Grandchildren, Twenty Nine great great grandchildren, Six Sisters: Jewel Payton of Liberty, Phyllis Lamb of Liberty, Carol Lee of Versailles, Wanda and (Bearl) King of Liberty, Margaret Rodgers of Liberty and Mary and (Harlan) Shoopman of Liberty and Two Brothers: Benny and (Linda) Scott of Liberty and Larry Scott of Liberty.

In addition to her parents and spouse, she was also preceded in death by One Daughter: Joyce Cochran and Two Sons: C.J. Brown and Lonnie Clayton Brown, One Grandchild, One Great Grandchild, Three Sisters: Catherine Smith, Ruby Cochran and Sue Cochran and Two Brothers: Hubert and Davd Scott.

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Friday September 8th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel and after 9:00 A.M. Saturday September 9th, 2023, at the Brush Creek Pentecostal Church.  

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday September 9th, 2023, at Brush Creek Pentecostal Church. Bro. Scott Cochran and Bro. Bearl King officiating.

Burial will be in the Caney Fork Cemetery.

Ronnie C. Smither, of Port Richey, FL, formerly of Casey County, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Florida. He was 79.

Born August 16, 1944, in Casey Co., KY, he was a son of the late Richard and Flossie Bryant Smither. Ronnie was a retired HVAC mechanic. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ronnie was an avid golfer. He enjoyed going to horse races and watching baseball.

Survivors include his dear wife, Lillian Atwood Smither; daughter, Juanita Carol Smither; brothers, Gary (and Jean) Smither and Steven (and Judy) Smither; sister, Javana (and Mike) Short; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and his pet dog, Lucy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph Keith Smither; granddaughter, Heather Smither; brothers, Basil, Burrell, Richard, Harold, Buel, Curtis, and Vanus Smither; and sisters, Burrneatha Edwards, Velma Walls, Wanda Ponder, and Juanita Smither.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00Noon Saturday, September 9, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Foley officiating.

Burial will follow in the Brush Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM until 12:00Noon on Saturday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are asked to help offset funeral expenses.  

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

Larry Dale Davis, of Germantown, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his home. He was 77.

Born on May 7, 1946, in Casey County, Kentucky, Larry was the son of Coy and Annie Overstreet Davis. He married his wife, Melanee Simpson Davis, on August 28, 1999. Larry was a retired lithographer after 30+ years of employment at Tru-color. He attended Brooksville Baptist Church. Larry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching NASCAR, and eating at Frisch’s Big Boy. He was a UK Wildcats fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Carol Vaughn of Liberty; one son, Adrian (Julie) Davis of Liberty; his daughters, Michelle D. Davis of Liberty, Keturah (John) Lunsford of Hillsboro, and Jessica (John) Dickson of Germantown; 8 grandchildren, Alyssa, Adam, Sadie, Logan, Gage, Avery, Zane, and Jada; and one great-grandchild, Walker.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Bryan Dale Davis; three brothers, Vernon Davis, Deward Davis, and Calvert Davis; and four sisters, Velma Mae Davis, Mildred Cochran, Etwell Davis, Faye Woodrum, and Teresa Combs.

The funeral service will be held Friday, September 8, 2023, at 2:00PM at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Cox officiating. Burial to follow at Shady Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00PM to 2:00PM on Friday, September 8, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be John Dickson, John Lunsford, Doug Spainhoward, Steve Cochran, Ronnie Davis, and Todd Vaughn.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to St. Jude Research Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org

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

Doris Farmer Lay, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Liberty. She was 99.

Born on July 17, 1924, in Pulaski County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Willie C. and Mary Sears Farmer. She was of the Methodist faith and was most recently a member at Liberty United Methodist Church. Doris formerly worked in the purchasing department as an ordering secretary at St. Joseph Hospital and was also co-owner and operator of Western Auto in Liberty. She was Valedictorian of her senior class at the age of sixteen at Mount Victory High School. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, housekeeping, and reading.

She is survived by a daughter, Vickie (and the late Terry) Allen of Liberty; four grandchildren, Francie (Steve) Blakeman, Heather (Steven) Brown, Tyler (Melissa) VanAllen, and Hannah (Tyler) Martin; nine great-grandchildren, Will, Noah, Reece, Caroline, Sadie, Allen, Braxton, Mykal, and Madelynn; one great-great-grandchild, Preston; caregiver, Janet “sweet pea” Bolin; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other very special caregivers.

In addition to her parents and son-in-law, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Garnett Lay, who passed away on November 21, 2017; a brother, Claude Farmer; and two sisters, Sylvia Sears and Fern Vanhook.

The funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Tyler VanAllen officiating.

Burial will follow at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

Ms. Lora Tarter, of Liberty, passed from this life on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Casey County Hospital.  She was 94 years of age.

Ms. Lora was born May 29, 1929, in Casey County, daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Copley Tarter.  She did farmwork all her life.  Lora enjoyed picking blackberries and going to dig for ginseng.  She loved animals.

She is survived by her daughter, Louetta Tarter, of Liberty.

Along with her parents, Ms. Lora is preceded in death by her brother, James Tarter; and her sister, Mildred Tarter.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Luttrell officiating.  Interment will follow in Old Contown Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 1:30 p.m., Sunday, until time for funeral services.

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

Phetchabun Bunkusol, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was 83.

Born on May 10, 1940, in Nong Khai, Thailand, he was the son of Saw and Phengsee Bunkusol. Phetchabun was a retired United States DEA translator. After retirement, he worked at the American Embassy in Thailand.

He is survived by 7 children, several grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 2:00PM at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00PM to 2:00PM. Cremation rights will be honored following the funeral service.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook can be found at www.mckinneybrown.com

Barbara Lee St. Clair Pinson of Crab Orchard, KY, formerly of Logan County, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at her home in Crab Orchard. She was 81.

Barbara was born March 23, 1942 in Auburn, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late David Columbus and Curti Lee Howard St. Clair.

Barbara was a retired professor from Western Kentucky University. She was also a former teacher at Russellville High School and Bowling Green Junior High. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed gardening, tennis, animals, reading, and square dancing.

She is survived by three children, Stephen Pinson of Bowling Green, Troy (LeAnn) Pinson of Bowling Green, and Aleetha Ellis of Crab Orchard; her sister, Donna (Jimmy) Sears of Louisville; 6 grandchildren, John, Jimmy, Megan, Mallorie, Ethan, and Atlas; and 4 great-grandchildren, Hendrick, Oliver, Charlie, and Harlan.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Pinson; and 2 siblings, Linda McDowell and Bruce St. Clair.  

A celebration of life open house will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 2PM until 5PM at 1566 Three Springs Road, in Bowling Green, KY.

In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the Sierra Club at www.sierraclub.org

Funeral arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com

Larry Buis, age 71, of Yosemite, KY, passed away on Tuesday August 29th, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 30th, 1952, in Danville, KY, a son of the late Etheridge Buis and Mildred Carmicle Buis Brown.

Larry was a retired machine tech for TMI and a groundskeeper for the Central KY Ag Center.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Connie Gifford Buis, One Daughter: Tina Mae Buis of Liberty, One Son: Larry Jason Buis of Yosemite, Special Granddaughter: Jalie Buis, Two Grandchildren: Hannah Sue Buis and Jason Logan Buis, One Sister: Vickie and (Phil) Williams of Nancy, and a Special Niece: Tammy Marple.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by One Daughter: April Dawn Buis.

Graveside Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday August 31st, 2023, at the Rich Hill Cemetery. Bro. David Eastham officiating. Burial will be in the Rich Hill Cemetery.

Bartle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mae Fonneal Luttrell Means, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, peacefully at home. She was 88.

Mae was born January 18, 1935, in Casey Co., KY, daughter of the late James "Bud" Luttrell and Mattie Murphy Godbey. She married the love of her life, Harold "Sonny" Means on June 2, 1952.

As a teenager she was a candy striper but devoted the rest of her life being the best wife, mother, and grandmother. She was notorious for keeping everyone in line. She was adored by her family so much she had several grandchildren, nieces and nephews named after her. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and helping her late husband on the farm. 

She is survived by her children, Lisa Ratliff of Sandy Hook, Dean (and Belinda) Means of Lexington, and Darrin (and Liz) Means of Liberty; her sisters, Agatha (and Bro. Don) Clark and Betty Bendschneider, both of Liberty, and Maurine Means of Waynesburg; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a son, Harold "Kenny" Means; 1 grandchild; 1 great grandchild; and 7 siblings. 

Pallbearers will be Johnny Schewe, Dean Means, Jr., Winston Means, Nolan Goode, and Danny Pendleton. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, September 1, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Don Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Rich Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00AM until 1:00PM at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com. 

Sherry Jo Luttrell, age 59, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Saturday August 26th, 2023, at the Casey County Hospital. She was born July 30th, 1964, in Liberty, KY, a daughter of the late William Albert Luttrell and Ruby Luttrell.

Sherry was a social services intake coordinator for the Casey County Hospital.

Survivors include: Her Spouse: Anthony E. “Tony” Luttrell, One Daughter: Toni Michelle Luttrell of Liberty, Three Grandchildren: William Tyler Luttrell, Brayden Joseph Brown and Jaxton Tony Brown, One Great Grandchild: RyLynn Jade Luttrell, Four Siblings: Willard Luttrell of Liberty, Melinda Pemberton of Stanford, Sam Crew of Russell Springs, and Phillip Dale McQueary of Russell Springs, and Four Brother in laws: Norman, Larry and Ronnie Luttrell and Marshall Pemberton.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by Five Siblings: Bessie Franklin Vanover, Virginia McQueary, Barbara Luttrell, Roger Dale Luttrell and John Thomas Luttrell

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday August 29th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday August 29th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Randy Brown officiating.

Burial will be in the Contown Cemetery.

Arthur “Audie” McQueary age 72, of Liberty, Kentucky, husband of, Sue McQueary, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home.

Graveside service will be held Saturday August 26, 2023, at 1:00 pm in the McQueary Cemetery in Casey County. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 12:30 Saturday at the Rocky Top Church of Christ, near Audie’s home at 2468 Contown Road in Casey County.

After the graveside service there will be a celebration of life at the Casey County DAV, 1296 West Highway 70, Liberty, KY 42539 with music, memories, and food.

A full obituary is forth coming.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home in McCreary County, KY in charge of arrangements. Local obituary courtesy of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Jeffrey Keith Meeks, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Ky. He was 61.

Born September 6, 1961, in Cincinnati, OH, he was a son of the late Arlin Hulon Meeks and Josephine Roberts Meeks. Mr. Meeks was a chemical engineer. He loved his family and friends. He enjoyed visiting with friends and he was a very sociable person. He never met a stranger.

Survivors include his son, Daniel Meeks (and Catherine Viox) of Cincinnati; daughter, Katreena Meeks of Cincinnati; granddaughter, Mila Kirby; and his companion, Billie Donegan.

There will be a service held at a later date.

Arrangements under the care of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Frankie Ray Posey II, age 57, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday August 21st, 2023. He was born March 12th, 1966, a son of Nancy Ewing Bartle of Liberty and Frankie and (Wilma) Posey of Russell Springs.

Additional Survivors include: Three Sons: Frankie Ray Posey III of Liberty, Keegan Seth Posey of Liberty and Jordan Ray Posey of Hustonville, Five Grandchildren and Two Sisters: Beth Posey Haynes of Tampa, FL and Sarah Christian of Liberty.

Visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 26th, 2023, at Liberty United Methodist Church.  

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday August 26th, 2023, at Liberty United Methodist Church. Bro. Rodney Koger officiating.

The family requests no flowers or gifts.