Larry Thompson Griffin, of Liberty, passed away on April 10, 2023, at his home. He was 85.

Born July 30, 1937, in Liberty, KY, he was a son of the late Stanley and Marguerite Burkhard Griffin. Larry finished his career as President of Casey County Bank. He was the former co-owner of Griffin-Wesley Motors in Liberty. Larry was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a founding member of the Hickory Hills Country Club, where he had the first hole-in-one. Larry loved his farm and his family. Larry is preceded in death by his dear wife, Sue Sweeney Griffin, who passed away on February 27, 2023.

Survivors include his sons, Tom (and Rebecca Smith) Griffin and Matt Griffin, both of Louisville; and three grandchildren, Sam, Matthew, and Claire Griffin.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.  

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Casey County Public Library, 238 Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539.

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

Beverly Meeks Davis, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Casey County Hospital. She was 73.

Born on February 15, 1950, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late George and Maxine Pendleton Wethington.

Beverly was a retired seamstress. She was a member of Dunnville Church of God. She loved her family to no end.

She is survived by her husband, John “J.L.” Davis of Liberty; two sons, Michael Meeks of Dunnville and David Davis of Liberty; two daughters, Brenda (Andrew) Rettig and Melodie Davis, both of Amelia, Ohio; two grandchildren, Shawn Meeks and Keisha Meeks; four great-grandchildren, Payton Belton, Camdon Meeks, E.J. Gilpin, and Keinein Gilpin; a brother, Larry (Anna) Wethington of Lexington, Virginia; and a sister, Brenda (Dale) Jones of Louisville.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Herman Ed Meeks; and two brothers, Ernest Wethington and Joseph Wethington.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Stidham officiating.

Burial will follow in Old Antioch Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

Timothy “Tim” Rollin Emerson, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Casey County Hospital. He was 62.

Born on April 14, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of Lillie Louise Grant Emerson and the late Rollin Lyle Emerson.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Todd Emerson and Troy (Michelle) Emerson, both of Liberty; nieces and nephews, Sydney, Aleigha, Lucas, Abby, and Kayla; and great nieces and nephews, Grace, Branson, Jackson, Hagen, Theo, and Atlee.

A graveside celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Whited Cemetery.

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

Charles Harold “Robbie” Robinson Jr., age 91, of Danville, KY, passed away on Saturday April 15th, 2023, at Danville Center for Health and Rehab. He was born September 14th, 1931, in Akron, OH. He was the son of the late Charles Harold Robinson Sr., and Elsie Lanier Hinson Robinson.

Robbie was the widower of Zelda Murriel Goode Robinson who passed away on January 12th, 2012.

Robbie was a transport operator for Consolidated Freightways for 31 years, a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and a member of MT. Akra Lodge #680 F&AM in Akron, OH.

Survivors include: One Daughter: Elsie and (Chris) Gallagher of Summerville, N.C., Two Sons: Charles Rodney and (Cassandra) Robinson of Delafield, WI and Donald and (Sue) Robinson of Uniontown, OH, Twenty Grandchildren, Twenty-Three Great Grandchildren and Twelve Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceding him in death besides his parents and spouse was One Son: Charles Blake Robinson, Two Stepchildren: Sharon Stanfield and Glenda McDaniel and One Sister: Margaret Anne Granquist.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday April 22nd, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Masonic Services will be held 12:30 P.M. Saturday April 22nd, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday April 22nd, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Creech Richardson officiating.

Burial will be in the Peavey Cemetery.

Brandon Cole Roy, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was 42.

Born on February 16, 1981, in Noblesville, Indiana, he was a son of Carrie Sue Roy Powell, who survives. Brandon was a self-employed auto mechanic. He loved working on vehicles and enjoyed RC cars.

In addition to his mother, Brandon is survived by two brothers, Dustin Powell (Tabitha Cleary) of Dunnville and Logan Powell of Liberty; nephews, Kyler, Brody, Dax, Levi, and Rayen; uncles, Chris Roy, David Roy, Paul Roy, and Butch Miller; and an aunt, Mary Gossett.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family of Brandon Roy with funeral expenses.

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

Susan Teresa Wall, age 57, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday April 14th, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 6th, 1965, in Danville, KY. She was the daughter of Forrest Wall Jr of Liberty and the late Berdina Sue Benson Wall.

Teresa was a former Walmart employee in Danville, KY.

Additional Survivors include: One Sister: Renita Carman of Liberty, One Brother: Brent Wall of Liberty, Two Nephews: Tyler Sims and Rance Carman, One Great Newphew: Kittim Carman and One Great Niece: Klara Carman.

Preceding her in death besides her mother was One Brother: Rodney Wall.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday April 18th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday April 19th, 2023 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Steve Watts officiating.

Burial will be in the Willow Springs Cemetery.

Wanda Combest, age 81, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Thursday April 13th, 2023, at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born August 28th, 1941, in Adair County, KY. She was the daughter of the late Estil and Idoma Goode Hardin.

Wanda was the widow of Paul Glen Combest.

Wanda was a teacher.

Survivors include: Two Daughters: Kimberly Combest of Columbia and Tammy Combest of Louisville, Three Grandchildren: Eliza Glen Combest, Grace Pietrantoni and Luca Pietrantoni, Two Sisters: Francis Hutchins of Louisville and Patty (Doug) Johnson of Liberty and One Brother: Carl Ray (Phyllis) Hardin of Lebanon.

She was preceded in death by: Four Sisters: Celestine Siers, Ann Mills, Juanita Newman and Beulah Watson and Two Brothers: William Hardin and Lewis Hardin.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. till 3:00 P.M. Sunday April 16th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Private family graveside service will be held in the Antioch Cemetery.

Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Vaught, of Hustonville, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home. He was 75.

Born on August 11, 1947, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Melvin Roy “Biggie” and Mary Mabel Murphy Vaught. Ronnie was a heavy equipment operator. He was a loving father and grandfather and an extremely hard worker.

He is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Bradney) McGowan of Jabez and Marcella (Ron) Luster of Hustonville; eight grandchildren, Kayla Cundiff (Travis Wethington), Janzen Cundiff (Brenan Coffey), Ty (Fedra) Cundiff, Kyle Scott, Nick Scott, Bethani Luster, Bailee Luster, and Brooklyn Luster; four step-grandchildren, Chandler McGowan, Chelsea Savage, Jacob Luster, and Samantha Duff; three great-grandchildren, Khloe’e, Bentlee, and Kambre’e; and a brother, R.C. Vaught.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Nona Vaught.

All services will be held privately. Burial will be held in Wilson Cemetery.

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

Wayne Gorden Hughes left this earthly life on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 91 years at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

He was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, on January 30, 1932, to Bob and Connie Hughes of Elkhorn, Kentucky.

Wayne was married to Gladys Bolt Hughes on March 21, 1953. They had just recently celebrated seventy years of marriage together.

Wayne was a self-taught agricultural leader having raised many animals, crops, and his prize apple orchard that he turned into a family business with his wife and children. His business brought in many new friends that loved to visit and talk. Wayne rarely met a stranger and if he did, they were not strangers for long. If you hadn’t heard his stories of hauling pigs to market, picking strawberries, or grading apples, he would have been eager to tell you all about it.

Besides being a businessman and family man, Wayne was a true and faithful servant of God with membership of over fifty years at Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church. In the past few months when he couldn’t make it to Sunday services, he was most definitely there in heart and spirit.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Connie Hughes; a son, Kerry Wayne Hughes; three sisters, Margaret Hughes, Jewell Hughes, and Barbara Henderson; two brothers, Orville and Gary Hughes; and a granddaughter, Melissa Renee’ Hughes.

Left on earth waiting to see him again are his wife, Gladys Hughes; two daughters, Karen (and Ed) Garner and Michelle (and Patrick) Moore, a grandson, Joseph Garner; three granddaughters, Jessica (and JP) Loar, Meranda (and Jesse) Milroy, and Ashley (and James) Pittman. He was also a loving Poppie to his great-grandchildren, Zakarie, Tanner, Nova, Haylee, Zathera, and Jimmy; two sisters, Doris Reynolds and Mildred Druin; and two brothers, Larry (and Linda) Hughes and Roger (and Donna) Hughes.

Life will not be the same without our precious Daddy Wayne. Everyone, especially at his doctor’s offices, was always glad to see him as he was their sweetheart and most certainly ours, as well. Wayne has battled various types of cancer over the past twenty-seven years, but he was a true fighter. He loved his church, his family, and especially his God, knowing he would see him through. He is now our shining star until we meet again. He will always be in our hearts.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Price and Bro. Kenny Blevins officiating.

Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, April 10, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Ed Garner, Patrick Moore, Roger Hughes, Larry Hughes, Andrew Ellis, and Wes Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be James Pittman, Jesse Milroy, and J.P. Loar.

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

Thomas W. “Tommy” Clark, age 69, of Middleburg, KY, passed away on Saturday April 8th, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born November 14th, 1953, in Liberty, KY. He was the son of the late Harold T. and Lydia Vanoy Clark.

Tommy was a farmer and a retired Funeral Director at Bartle Funeral Home.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Betty Bartle Clark, Four Children: Austin, Hannah and Hunter Lee all of Middleburg and Stephanie and (Robby) Murphy of Middleburg, Two Grandchildren: Haley and (Devin) Burton of Middleburg and Megan and (Caleb) Wesley of Liberty, Three Great Grandchildren: Amelya, Owen and Aubree Kate, One Brother: Kenny and (Elsie) Clark of Hustonville, One Niece: Kendra and (J.P.) Sandusky of Liberty, One Nephew: Ben and (Jennifer) Allen of Lexington, One Great Niece and Three Great Nephews: Zetta, Talon, Brooks and Will.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M.  Monday April 10th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. 

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday April 11th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Bernice Frances Luttrell, of Dunnville, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 88.

Born October 10, 1934, in Casey Co., KY, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Thelma Bernard Roy. Bernice was a member of the Thomas Ridge Church, where she had a strong Christian faith. She was a homemaker and also a cook at the Phelps School for many years. Bernice loved her family and her Church. She enjoyed cooking, gospel music, bluegrass, and socializing, as she easily made friends.

Survivors include her son, Dormand Luttrell of Dunnville; daughter, Nancy Luttrell of Dunnville; brother, Herley Roy of Dunnville; sister, Inice Holt of Dunnville; and Shaylan Helm, whom she loved like a granddaughter.

In 1951, Bernice married the love of her life, Durward C. Luttrell. He preceded her in death in 2006 after 55 years of marriage.

She is also predeceased by her brother, Major Roy.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Thomas Ridge Church with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating.

Burial will follow in the Thomas Ridge Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10:30AM until 2:00PM on Saturday at the Church.

Pallbearers will be Trent Roy, Jason Tucker, Neil Luttrell, Stevie Roy, Jeffery Roy, and Jeremy Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Roy, Greg Bernard, and Craig Price.

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

Donna E. Buis, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Lexington, KY. She was 70.

Born May 10, 1952, in Pulaski County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Don and Ruth (Hendricks) Cravens. Donna was a homemaker and a member of the Athens Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, canning and hummingbirds. Her children and grandchildren were always one of her greatest accomplishments.

Survivors include her dear husband, Gurvis C. Buis, whom she wed on August 22, 1970; son, Gurvis W. (and Joella) Buis; daughters, Selena Hall and Jennifer (and Stephen) Hendricksen; brother, Tim Cravens; sister, Mary Katherine (and Dean) Sneed; 12 grandchildren, Amber, Shannon, Aubrey, Rachael, Allison, Dustin, Raigen, Violet, Rivver, Maxwell, Rupert, and Willow; 3 great-grandchildren, Baylie, Juniper, and Astrid; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William and Willard Cravens; and sisters, Nancy Hines and Eula Mae Watson.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Rev. James D. McDonald officiating.

Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 2:00PM on Saturday.

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

Angel Lester, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Lexington, KY. She was 46.

Born May 6, 1976, in Gainesville, FL, she was a daughter of Larry Lester and Helen Thompson Tucker, both of whom survive. Angel was a fun outgoing person, that would do anything for anyone she knew. She loved being outdoors and her dogs, Mutsy and Blue. Angel was an assistant manager for Pizza Hut in Liberty.

Survivors include her son, Johnathon Blakey of Fallon, NV; daughter, Shelby Blakey of Somerville, MA; sister, Lisa (Landon) Andrews of Liberty; brother, Keith Lester of Liberty; significant other, Jackie Miller of Liberty; nieces, Kelsey (Josh) Foley and Chloe Andrews; and nephew, Cameron Horsman.

No services will be held at this time.

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

Marty Elvis Luttrell, of Campbellsville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home. He was 60.

Born on July 17, 1962, in Liberty, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Wilber Lane and Edith Luttrell Gillock. Marty was a Journeyman Lineman for Inter County Energy and retired as Foreman. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He grew up on Water Tower Hill and was born and raised in Casey County. Marty enjoyed farming, playing pool and softball, traveling especially to the beach, and spending time with his family. He coached baseball for Casey County Little Leagues in years past.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Beard Luttrell; two sons, Jason Luttrell and Jonathan Luttrell, both of Liberty; a daughter, Brittany (Richard) Roysden of Yosemite; two step-sons, Brian Mattingly and Taylor Ferry, both of Louisville; and a step-daughter, Alexandria Mattingly of Louisville. Other survivors include grandchildren, Connor, Haidon, Nathan, Haylee, Hudson, Skylar, and Waylon; a sister, Darlene Luttrell; three brothers, Ricky (Debra) Luttrell, Mike (Jessica) Luttrell and Joe Gillock; mother and father in-law, Will and Jerri Beard; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Larry Wheatley, Kenneth, Philip and Stanley Murphy; Curtis Moss and family; everyone at Inter County Energy; and his dog and best friend, Freddie.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Father George Otuma officiating.

Burial will follow in Caney Fork Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jon Luttrell, Connor Luttrell, Nathan Luttrell, Haidon Luttrell, Joe Gillock, Richard Roysden, Kenneth Murphy, and Larry Wheatley.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Commonwealth Cancer Center at 520 Techwood Dr. Danville, KY 40422.

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

Carl Wilson, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Liberty Care Center. He was 82.

Carl was born July 10, 1940, in Casey County, KY, a son of the late Willie and Esta Mae Zachary Wilson. He was a member of the Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church. Carl was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed traveling, playing ball, and spending time with his family, especially all his grandchildren.

Survivors include his dear wife, whom he wed on January 19, 1959, Mariea Jo Murphy Wilson; son, Terry Gene (and Susan Diane) Wilson of Liberty; two grandchildren, Christopher Ryan (and Holly) Wilson and Lindsay Wilson (and Josh) Switzer; and seven great-grandchildren, Lucy Kathleen Wilson, Rosslyn Kendall Hamlet, Jack Ryan Wilson, Evelyn Monroe Switzer, Calvin Parkey Switzer, Parker Grace Wilson, and Norah Dale Switzer. Carl is also survived by brothers, Archie Kenneth (and Jeannie) Wilson of Huntsville, AL and Paul David (and Sharon) Wilson of Elkton, KY; sister, Patricia Wilson of Liberty; and a host of other family and friends also survive.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ivan, Leo, Harold, and Dale Wilson; and sisters, Veltha True, Dee Lay, and Jean Johnston.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Smith officiating.

Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Tuesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Lylia G. Atwood, age 70, of, Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday March 31st, 2023, at her residence.

She was born October 22nd, 1952, in Casey Co. KY. She was the daughter of the late Curtis and Bernice Edwards Emerson.

Lylia was a retired teacher’s aid for the Casey County School System.

Survivors include: Her Spouse: Michael W. Atwood, Three Daughters: Stephanie Clements of Lexington, Leslie and (Ched) Crouse of Lexington and Hannah and (Troy) Wheeler of Liberty, Seven Grandchildren: McKenzi, Raven, Micah, Callie, Ethan, Khloe and Hadlee, One Great Grandchild: Charlie, One Sister: Nancy Hayes of Liberty and Two Brothers: Gary Emerson of Liberty and John Emerson of Booneville, KY.

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M.  Sunday April 2nd, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday April 3rd, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

Burial will be in the Grace Baptist Cemetery.