Earl Lawrence Coleman age 84, of Forest Park, GA passed away on Thursday August 27th, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Yosemite, KY on October 22nd, 1935 a son of the late Denny and Thelma Luster Coleman.

Earl was a Retired U.S. Army Veteran.

Survivors include: Two Daughters: Roberta Coleman of Hampton, Ga and Joyce Coleman of Stockbridge, GA, Eight Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren and One Brother: Carl Coleman of McDonough, GA.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was his spouse: Natalina Teti Coleman, two brothers: Sonny and Dennis Coleman and one sister: Doris Coleman.

Private Graveside services will be held Tuesday September 1st, 2020. Rev. Greg Powell officiating.

Bartle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Rhonda Durham, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at her home. She was 52 years of age.

Born September 22, 1967, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of Faye Woodrum Sanders of Liberty and the late Kenneth E. Sanders. Rhonda was a factory worker and also worked at various restaurants. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and crafting. Rhonda loved her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, Rhonda is survived by a son, Logan (and Breanna) Durham of Campbellsville; a daughter, Natashia (and Jon) Kessler of Greensburg; a brother, Greg (and Valerie) Sanders of Liberty; a sister, Sheila Long of Liberty; and four grandchildren, Presley, Noble, Kaison, and Collin.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Ricky Dale Sanders.

Graveside services are 1:00 P.M. Monday, August 31, 2020, at Whited Cemetery with Brother Don Clark officiating.

Burial will follow the service in Whited Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Jon Kessler, Logan Durham, Greg Sanders, Donald Sanders, Joe Schott, Dwayne Curtis, and Robert Durham will serve as Rhonda’s pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.

Rhonda’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

David Ronald Meeks, of Dunnville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was 75 years of age.

Born November 13, 1944, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Robert and Delta Sallee Meeks. David was a farmer and a retired sawmill worker with over 20 years’ experience. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and flintknapping. David attended Highway 206 Pentecostal Holiness Church and loved visiting with people.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Janett Pendleton Meeks of Dunnville, whom he wed November 2, 1963; one son, Ronald Gene (and Carmella) Meeks of Dunnville; two granddaughters, Amber (and Derek) Riddle and Breanna Meeks (and Jordan Seeberger); two great-grandchildren, Hudson Derek Riddle and Harper Dawn Riddle; and one brother, Marvin Meeks of Dunnville.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a sister, Matrie Pendleton; and five brothers, Hershel Meeks, Edward Meeks, Roy Meeks, Ernest Meeks, and Stanley Meeks.

Funeral services are 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Brother Johnny Patton officiating.

Burial will follow in Austin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required.

David’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Beverly Darlene Greer, of Middleburg, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Nicholasville Nursing and Rehab. She was 77.

Born February 9, 1943, in Casey Co., KY, she was a daughter of the late Owen and Ethel Martin Napier. Mrs. Greer was retired after 26 years as a Nurse’s Assistant at the Golden Living Center in Stanford. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her son, Jeff (and wife, Vanessa) Greer of Nicholasville; sister, Faye Rowland of Windsor; three grandchildren, Kaylee (and husband, Tanner) Edwards, Spencer Greer, and Jackson Greer; and one great-grandson, Axel Edwards.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman “Hot Shot” Greer, who passed away on May 3, 2003; brothers, Orville Napier and Glen “Big Boy” Napier; and sisters, Edith Snow, Shirley Gooch, and Naomi Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Carman officiating.

Burial will follow in the KP Hall Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Monday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive to the funeral home. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required.

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

Wendy Burris Van Lenten, of Danville, Kentucky, formerly of Liberty, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 65.

Born on January 17, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Hall and Anna Lee Collins Burris. Wendy was a retired caregiver. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Van Lenten, who she wed on October 21, 2005; a daughter, Alitta (Chris) Burris Evans of Hustonville; two grandchildren, Tyler Baylee Evans and Taylor Leann Evans, both of Hustonville; a brother, Marion Hall (Vera) Burris of Danville; three nephews, Joseph Burris, Thomas Burris, and Sam (Leslie) McGohon; and a niece, Elizabeth (Brandon) Tingle. Other survivors include two great-nephews, Remington Tingle and Matthew Lunsford; and a great-niece, Olivia McGohon.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a daughter, Ellen Burris.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Douglas and Bro. Chuck Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Casey County Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required. 

Pallbearers will be Brad Wesley, Stanley Burris, Chris Evans, Tyler Evans, and Larry Witt. Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor Leann Evans, Ellen Kessler, Marilyn Coffey, and Leanne Davis.

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

Frances Elaine Ponder Lee Davis, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at her residence. She was 69.

Born on July 12, 1951, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Morgan Ponder. Frances was a seamstress. She loved cooking, gardening, and flowers.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Davis, who she wed on July 24, 2010; a daughter, Freida (George) Curry-Terry of Richmond; a step-daughter, Kim (Thomas) Blethen of Richmond; a step-son, Timothy Davis of Liberty; two grandchildren, Jimmy Jarrod Curry and Ashton Curry; a step-grandson, William Blethen; and a great-granddaughter, Alice Jade Carver. Other survivors include three sisters, Margaret Black of Louisville, Bonnie Smithers of Franklin, IN, and Thelma Shirey of Illinois; and three brothers, Robert (Brenda) Ponder of Indiana, Jimmy (Dorothy) Ponder of Yosemite, and Eddie (Mary) Ponder of Ohio.

In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her first husband, Buddy Lee, whom passed away on April 19, 2003; and several brothers and sisters.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Parton officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required. 

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland at 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, Kentucky 42503.

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

Rose Grider Smith, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, KY.

Born August 1, 1949, in Casey Co., KY, she was a daughter of the late Denton and Flonnie Cochran Grider. Rose was a Nursing Assistant for many years. She was active in the Brush Creek Pentecostal Church where she often sang in Church. She also attended various other churches. Rose also participated in the Women’s Jail Ministry.

Survivors include her son, Donald (Holly) Smith of Bradfordsville; daughter, Dawn (George) Gillock of Lawrenceburg; brothers, Carl (Michelle) Grider of Stanford and Phillip Grider of Liberty; sisters, Bonnie Hill of Junction City and Betty Grider of Liberty; and brothers-in-law, Frank Daughtery and Roger Subir of Florida. Rose was a great caretaker of her 4 grandchildren, Emily Gillock, Terry Smith, Shelbi Smith, and Aubrey Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Smith, who died August 2, 2006; her parents; her sisters, Jennifer Subir and Georgie Grider; sister-in-law, Gail Grider; and brothers-in-law, Donald Hill and Junior Murphy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, August 24, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the Tapscott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10AM until 11AM on Monday.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Grider, Steve Wardrip, Kendell Floyd, Terry Smith, and Timmy Hill.

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

Kermit Eugene “Gene” Johnson, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Liberty Care and Rehab. He was 93.

Born on April 24, 1927, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Abner and Louetter Allen Johnson. Gene was a farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Separate Baptist Church. Gene was the co-owner of Johnson’s Grocery for thirty-seven years. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time at Burton’s Service Station. He also loved playing croquet and was the State Croquet Champion in 1973.

He is survived by a daughter, Rosa (Jim) Merritt of Campbellsville; a daughter-in-law, Carla Johnson of Liberty; a son-in-law, Jack Atwood; and eight grandchildren, Mark (Carrie) Atwood, Marty (Sue) Atwood, Matt (Leah) Atwood, Brad (Abbie) Johnson, Brian (Lauren) Johnson, Melissa (John) Shugars, Mandy (Steven) Wilson, and Misty (Anthony) Benedict. Other survivors include twelve great-grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Dean, Abby Atwood, Brittany Martin, Anna Beth Johnson, Landon Atwood, Clay Johnson, Riley Benedict, Wade Atwood, Dalton Atwood, Luke Atwood, Jackson Atwood, and Walker Johnson; one great-great-grandchild, Kash Dean; a brother, Amos (Jean) Johnson of Elkhorn; three sisters, Louise Marcum of Jonesville, KY, Dorothy (Kenneth) Rodgers of Liberty, and Elva (Junior) McFarland of Liberty; and two sisters-in-law, Kathy Johnson of Texas and Kelly Johnson of Cadiz, KY.

In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Helen Derringer Johnson, who passed away on March 23, 2004; a daughter, Norma Jean Atwood; two sons, Freddie Johnson and Gary Johnson; two sisters, Vergie Hatfield and Retha McGuire; four brothers, Manuel Johnson, Shellie Johnson, Russell Johnson, and Ricky Johnson; and two great-grandchildren, Olivia Shugars and Carson Johnson.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Casey Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required. 

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to: Pediatric Advanced Care Team, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 34184, Lexington, KY 40588.

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

Franklin Noe Sierra, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Casey County Hospital. He was 27.

Born February 27, 1993, in Honduras, he was a son of Eufemia Sierra Baquedano. Franklin had worked as a cook at the Bread of Life Café. He grew up at the Galilean Home and was a child of Jerry and Sandy Tucker.

Survivors include a multitude of brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 21, 2020, at the Galilean Home Chapel with Bro. Matt Loper and Bro. Grant Hardwick officiating. Burial will follow in the Chapel in the Woods Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at the Galilean Home Chapel.

Franklin’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

JoAnn Cravens age 65 of Science Hill, KY passed away on Monday August 17th, 2020 at Jean Waddle Care Center. She was born in Danville, KY on November 16th, 1954 a daughter of the late William Dickie Marples and Frances Woodrum Marples.

JoAnn was the widow of Willard Franklin Cravens who passed away on May 23rd, 2012.
JoAnn was a retired Resident Supervisor for Oakwood.

Survivors include: One Daughter: Tammie and (Tony) Sears of Burnside, KY, One Son: Barry and (Edna) Wesley of Science Hill, KY, Thirteen Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren, One Brother: Billy and (Sharon) Marples of Liberty and One Sister: Dena and (Jerry) Lynn of Liberty.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was One Son: Larry “Chris” Wesley and One Sister: Phyllis Matherly.

Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday August 20th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday August 20th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Steven Willingham and Bro. Tim Carman officiating. Burial will be in the First Baptist Church of Yosemite Cemetery.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing.
Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com

Juanita Francis Wilmot McGuire, 82, of the Copper Creek community of Crab Orchard, KY passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Berea Health and Rehabilitation.

She was the wife of William Kenneth McGuire. Juanita was born in Crab Orchard, KY on October 28, 1937, a daughter of the late Flora Jane (Doyle) and Edward Franklin Wilmot. She was a retired registered nurse. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the baptist faith. She loved traveling, photography, music, flowers. She also enjoyed collecting thimbles. She truly enjoyed reading.

Survivors Include:
Husband, William Kenneth McGuire

Two Sons, Kenny E. McGuire
Mike and Wife, Karen McGuire
Step Daughter, Kennetha Michelle McGuire

Sister, Edna Mae Harris

Four Grandchildren, Barry Michael "BJ" McGuire, Jr., William Edward McGuire, Katarina Megan McGuire, Dalton Cole McGuire
One Step Grandson, Ethan McGuire and One Step Great Grandson, Grayson McGuire


In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death a sister, Nellie Marie Kidwell and five brothers, Jerry, Willie, "Hot Shot" Elmer, Ernest "Hunky" and Clarence Wilmot

Pallbearers Include: Clarence, Frank and Dustyn Wilmot, Richard Birney, Anthony Noel and Dalton Cole McGuire

Honorary Pallbearers: Edward, Mark and Dennis Wilmot

Date & Time of Funeral Services: 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Place of Services: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel
Ministers: Bro. Greg Lakes and Bro. Tony Shelton
Place of Burial: McGuire Family Cemetery
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at McKnight Funeral Home

Rose Cravens, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 91.

Born on April 24, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late James D. Shell and Mary Lou Thomas O’Neal. Rose enjoyed gardening, ginseng digging, and reading her bible.

Survivors include her two daughters, Mildred (Doug) Mills of Liberty and Jean (Jack Jones) Cravens of Versailles; a son, Ronald (Dianna) Cravens of Somerset; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Rose is preceded in death by a son, James Curtis Cravens; two sisters, Ruby Coffey and Ethel Cundiff; and two brothers, Ralph Shell and Ray Shell.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating.

Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required.

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

Avel Gundorin, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 17.

Born on January 27, 2003, in Cleveland, Tennessee, he was a son of Mikhail and Irina Trubachev Gundorin. Avel was a very energetic, funny, and mischievous young man. He loved the outdoors. Avel was very skilled with his hand and highly intelligent. He was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his seven sisters, Lina (David) Bibikov of Danville, Maria Gundorin of Liberty, Luiza Gundorin of Liberty, Lilly Gundorin of Liberty, Esther Gundorin of Liberty, Elizabeth Gundorin of Liberty, and Joanna Gundorin of Liberty; four brothers, Ilya (Elizabeth) Gundorin of Myrtle Beach, SC, Vladimir (Julia) Gundorin of Lexington, David Gundorin of Myrtle Beach, SC , and John Gundorin of Liberty; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other family.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 17, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with his brother, Ilya Gundorin, officiating.

Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

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

Cecil Forest Luster age 80, of Middleburg, KY passed away on Thursday August 13^th, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Middleburg, KY on November 2^nd, 1939 a son of the late C.T. and Elenora Ellis Luster.

Cecil was a retired employee of the Casey County Road Department, a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Sherry Brackett Luster, Six Children: Cecilia Noe of Middleburg, KY, Roxanna and (Dean) Coffey of McKinney, KY, Lisa Hoge and (Jim) of McKinney, KY, Chuck and (Sandra) Allen of Hustonville, KY, Tamara and (Buddy) Tate of Lebanon, KY and Cecil Wayne and (Mandy) Rowland of Eubank, KY, Fourteen Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren and Two Sisters: Lillian Randolph of Goshen, OH and Ada Faye Salyers of Middleburg, KY.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was One Grandchild and One Sister: Helen Harville.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. on Sunday August 16^th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. on Monday August 17^th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Greg Lockard officiating. Burial will be in the Middleburg Cemetery.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing.

Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com

Mary Lois Carter Poff, age 85, died on August 12, 2020, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville.

Born:  June 23, 1935 to the late Everett and Eunice Carter

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Eugene Poff; a beloved son, Michael Poff; and son-in-law, Gerald Stargle. 

Also preceding her in death were 4 sisters and 4 brothers:  Dolly Patton, Berniece Propes, Violet Crew, Ruth Mason, Ernie Carter, James Carter, Robert Carter, and Elmer Carter. 

Mary is survived by 4 children: 

Donnie (Kathie) Poff, Cynthia Long, and Andrea Norman all of Liberty

Sandra (Greg) Dick of Russell Springs, KY

One daughter-in-law: Carolyn Poff of Columbia, KY

Two brothers survive:  Ronnie and Billy Carter both of Edmonton, Ky

Other survivors include eight grandchildren:  Tammy, Larry, and Tony Poff; Rebecca Hatter, Amanda Randolph, Christopher and Tyler Watson, and Matthew Stargle.  Ten Great Grandchildren; Bethany Poff, Tomika Poff, Alan-Michael Poff, Samara Watson, MazLee Watson, Bimi Sue Watson, Caitlyn and Kendra Randolph, Payton and Corbin Hatter and two Great-Great Grandchildren; Addyison and Lily.  She will also be missed by her precious dog, Whickey, whom she loved dearly.    

Mary was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and will be buried at Poplar Springs Cemetery on August 16th following a Private family service officiated by Brother Johnny Maupin. 

This obituary  information courtesy of Bartle Funeral Home, Liberty.

Trinity Starr Eads was born and passed away on Friday August 7, 2020, at Baptist Health in Lexington.

Trinity was the daughter of Christopher Eads and Bethany Stacy of Liberty.

Additional survivors include two brothers, Aiden Cecil Matthew Stacy and Conner Isaiah Wyatt Stacy; a sister, Raven Isabelle Marie Stacy; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Mary Belle Wethington of Liberty; paternal grandmother, Tabitha Allen of Windsor; maternal great-grandparents, Paul Wethington, and Joyce Cochran of Liberty; paternal great-grandparents, Tim McDonald of Windsor and Teresa Anderson of Liberty; paternal great-great-grandparents, Mary Jo McDonald of Liberty and Rethea Eads of Windsor; and uncles, Jacob Eads of Liberty, David Acoya of Springfield, and Jeremy Wethington of Liberty.

She is preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Mitchell Eads.

Private services will be held for immediate family only.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist with Trinity’s headstone expenses.

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

Vernon Lynch, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Baptist Health Lexington.  He was 63 years of age.

Born September 1, 1956, in Liberty, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Blue Bruce and Faye Bell Lynch. Vernon was a factory worker and a farmer. He loved listening to music and writing poetry.  Vernon also enjoyed visiting Casey County Senior Citizen’s Center.

Survivors include two brothers, Bruce (and Becky) Lynch of Richmond and Stephen (and Karen Sue) Lynch of Dunnville; one sister, Lisa (and Chris) Pierce of Liberty; two nephews, Clint Lynch and Hunter (and Christin) Pierce; and one niece, Amber Coffman.

Funeral services are 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 13, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Brother Creech Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required.

Vernon’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Phillip Ray Carmicle, 77, of Frankfort passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. 

Phillip was born in Casey County on November 5, 1942 and had lived in the Hustonville community before moving to Frankfort.  He was the son of the late Claud and Clora Goforth Carmicle. He was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Berea.

Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Brown Carmicle; sister, Mildred Buis Brown and brother, George Carmicle.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracy (Duane) Tunstill and grandchildren: Ashlin, Jacob, and Reade, all of Frankfort; sisters: Claris Branstetter of Horse Cave, Rebecca (Vernon) Wheeler of IN, Janice Williamson of Liberty, Dora Jean West of Liberty, Maxine (Alan) Peevler of Berea, Marlene Conner of Mount Vernon, and Carolyn (Brad) Austin of Berea; and brother, Lewis Carmicle of Stanford.

Visitation is 5-8 pm, Wednesday August 12 at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home. 

Funeral Service will be at 11 am, Thursday with burial in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jeremy Allen, Phillip Allen, Chris Austin, Jimmy Carmicle, Tyler Clements, Randy Dial, and Greg Peevler.  Honorary pallbearers are Billy Branstetter, Larry Buis, and Gary Dial.

Josephine (Mary) Black Buis, aged 81, of Argyle entered her Heavenly home on Thursday August 6th, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Yosemite, KY on Wednesday February 22nd, 1939 to the late Escar and Bessie (Rayborn) Black. She was the youngest of 10 children, followed only by a baby brother. She attended Pin Grove Elementary until she was sent to Middleburg High School early due to her advanced educational knowledge. She quit school at the age of 15 to marry the love of her life, Tearl Buis on October 21st, 1954 and then later completed her GED.

In March 1956 she gave birth to their first daughter Terry Jo Buis and raised her in a school bus which had been converted into a home. They then moved to the Garner and Louise Brock farm on Poplar Hill, which they tended, along with the Casey Stone farm. During this time they had another daughter Betsy Maria Buis Godbey in April 1962. Only a few years later they bought their current farm, where they raised cattle, hogs, tobacco and peppers. In January 1976 their third and final daughter Tina June Buis was born.

Josephine worked as both a cook and janitor at Garrett Elementary and later at Jones Park. She and her late husband worked side by side both on the farm and in the school system for the majority of their 52-year marriage.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Black (Bernal) Phelps, Laura Mable Black (infant) Barbara Jean Black Warren, Junie Lucille Black (Herb) Statham and brothers Roy (Toots) Black, Russell “Dude” (Neva) Black and Franklin Lafon (Freida) Black and sister in law Donna Black.

Survivors include her daughters, Terry Jo (Tony) Buis, Betsy (Butch) Godbey and Tina Buis (Tony Caron), grandchildren, Justin Buis, Ginger (George) Emerson, Jill (RJ) Upton, Greta Godbey (Chris Peoples), Jeanna Godbey (Jordan “Ben” Coggins) Ashley (Russ) Martin and Teia Daniel (Marcus Richards); great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Walker and Winter Emerson, Dallas and Drew Moore and Dyson Upton, Aniya, Aliyah, Ariyana and Axtyn Foster, Jaylah Godbey and Jordan “JoJo” Coggins, and Elianna and Lincoln (coming in November) Martin; sister  Ina Faye (Tommy) Watson and brother Robert Raymond Black and brother in law John Warren. A host of nieces and nephews also survive an her best friend her little "guy guy" Peanut.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Sunday August 9th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday August 9th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. David Terwilliger officiating. Burial will be in the Rich Hill Cemetery.

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing.

Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.  

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com

Raymond Clifford Wright age 65, of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday August 4^th, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was born in Middlesboro, KY on August 23^rd, 1954 a son of the late Charles Willard (C.W.) Wright and Ruby Wilson Wright.  

Raymond was a coalminer and a retired fabricator. 

Survivors include: His Spouse: Nancy Evans Wright, Four Children: Raymond W. and (Julie) Wright of Liberty, Tonya and (Eric) Mittelstabt of Campbellsville, KY, David Wright and (Amanda Frazier) of Liberty and Scotty and (Bridgett) Wright of Liberty, Ten Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren, One Sister: Della West of Tazwell, TN and One Brother: Charles Wright. 

Preceding him in death besides his parents was One Brother: Billy Wright and One Sister: Brenda Maxwell. 

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. Friday August 7^th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday August 8^th, 2020 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Timothy Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Maxwell-Wright Family Cemetery. 

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing. 

Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.  

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com 

Margaret C. Martin, of Whitesburg, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital.  She was 72 years of age.

Born June 16, 1948, in Letcher County, Kentucky, Margaret was a daughter of the late Rev. Robert Lou and Charlotte Sapp Martin. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Martin, Kentucky.  Margaret loved her family and enjoyed playing games.

Margaret is survived by a host of nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Martin and Russell Martin; and one sister, Myrtle Craft.

Funeral services are 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Brother Jimmy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Please enter through the front doors (Campbellsville Street side) of the funeral home when you arrive for visitation. Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings ARE required. 

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to: Galilean Children’s Home, 712 South Fork Church Rd, Liberty, KY 42539.

Margaret’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. On online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Sharon Yvonne Gosser age 68, of Liberty, KY passed away on Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was born in Liberty, KY on March 8th, 1952, a daughter of Irene Mathews Gosser of Liberty and the late Harvey P. Gosser.  

Sharon was a retired Health Inspector for the Casey Co. Health Dept. Sharon graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in Environmental Science and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. 

Sharon’s great love was her family as a devoted daughter and caregiver, supporting sister and loving champion of her nephews and nieces. 

Additional Survivors include: Three Brothers: Norman Gosser, Mark and (Debbie) Gosser and Marty Gosser all of Liberty and One Sister: Donna and (Gary) Robinson of Junction City, KY.   

Visitation will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday August 8th, 2020 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Pavillion. Memorial Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday August 8th, 2020 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Pavillion. Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial will be in the Poplar Springs Cemetery. 

For the health and respect of the family please follow all rules for social distancing.

Due to State Mandate: Masks will be required for the funeral and visitation.  

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhome.com