Luke Dee Wilson, of Liberty, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Nancy. He was 25.

Born on October 23, 1998, in Danville, Kentucky, he was the son of Richard and Barbara Durham Wilson, of Liberty. Luke loved deer and turkey hunting, fishing, coon hunting, and playing cornhole. He was a 2018 Casey County High School graduate and a self-employed logger. He was always willing to help others in need.

In addition to his parents, Luke is survived by two sisters, Lacie Diana (Ian) Mikesell of Liberty and Lily Ann (William) Wilson of Yosemite; paternal grandfather, Garland Wilson of Liberty; nephew, Lincoln Mikesell; niece, Lemon Mikesell; and a host of honorary brothers, sisters, moms, and dads.

Luke is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Carol Diana Wilson; maternal grandfather, James Larry Durham; and maternal grandmother, Elsie Pauline Ponder.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, September 30, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

Myrtle Godbey Russell, of Casey County, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Somerset, KY. She was 93.

Born May 1, 1931, in Casey County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Oral and Elsie Ashley Watson. Mrs. Myrtle was a member and former Sunday School teacher at the Valley Oak Baptist Church. She formerly worked at the Liberty Sportswear, Somerset Country Club, the Green Thumb Program, and the Gathering Place. Mrs. Myrtle also participated in the Valley Oak Quilts of Valor. She also enjoyed farming and liked to be known as a “farm-her”. She was most recently known for her Myrtle’s Mall Shop at the crossroads in Casey County.

Survivors include her daughter, Rita (and Steve) Sweeney of Georgetown; sons, Michael (and Ellen) Godbey of Liberty, Stephen (and Anita) Godbey of Middleburg, Chris (and Jennifer) Godbey of Liberty, and Butch (and Betsy) Godbey of Liberty; brothers, Alfred Thomas (and Ina) Watson of Ohio and Vernie Watson of Liberty; sister, Susan (and Marvin) Godbey of Liberty; 13 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Frank Godbey and Truman Russell; brothers, Mack, Edgar, and Elmer Watson; and sisters, Matrie Billings, Marie Newton, Freda Singleton, and Maye Tridle.

Funeral services will be at 1:00PM on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Valley Oak Baptist Church with Bro. Kevin Pittman and Stephen Godbey officiating.

Burial will follow in the Valley Oak Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:30AM until 1:00PM on Monday at the Valley Oak Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Godbey, Phillip Godbey, Russ Martin, Jason Fox, Bob Johnson, and Reed Kress. Honorary pallbearers will be Susan Godbey, Tom Watson, and Vernie Watson.

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

Jeremy Lee Luttrell, of Middleburg, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Casey County Hospital.  He was 35.

He was born in Somerset, KY, April 21,1989 to Jeremy Kent Luttrell and Janet Crosby Young.

Jeremy was a logger and loved working in the woods with heavy equipment and enjoyed cutting and delivering wood to folks.

He is survived by his sons, Mason Luttrell, Wyatt Luttrell and Braxton Luttrell; his daughters, Haylee Luttrell and Kylee Luttrell; his mother, Janet (and Johnny) Young of Liberty; his father, Kent (and Jennifer) Luttrell of Middleburg; his brother, Dustin Luttrell of Liberty; his sister, Brittany (and Jeremy) Williams of Liberty; and his paternal grandmother, Nancy Poff Luttrell of Liberty.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Patton officiating.

Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

Charles Ray Durham Jr. age 69, of Hustonville, KY, passed away on Thursday September 26th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Casey Co., KY on September 15th, 1955, to Charles Ray Durham Sr. of Liberty and the late Dorothy Murrell Smith Durham.

Charles was the widower of Sandi Lee Goforth Durham who passes away on April 7th, 2020.

Charles was a retired schoolteacher for the Casey County School System and a former Casey Co. School Board member.

Additional Survivors include: one daughter: Caitlyn Cheyenne Durham of Hustonville, and two sisters: Kathy and (Ronald) Napier of Kings Mountain and Janet and (Leon) Wesley of Liberty.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday October 1st, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday October 1st, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Lynville Hatter officiating.

Burial will be in the Dunham Cemetery.

Jeffrey Allen Burns age 65, of Liberty, KY passed away on Saturday, September 21th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Franklin, IN on December 16th, 1958, to the late Jack Burns and Alta Mae Higgins Newton.

Jeffrey was a former Mill Operator at Central Soya and was with the National Guard for six years..

Survivors include:his wife; Sherrie Melton Burns,  two daughters: Tonia (Kevin) Little and Misty Burns Hook both of Liberty, three honorary sons: Ronnie Williams of Indianapolis, IN, Dustin Deel of Bedford, IN, and Michael Mitchell of Elwood, IN, five grandchildren: Kendra, Chandra, Mikayla, Brianna, and Kaiden, one great-grandchild; Elias. Five sisters; Cathy Burns, Angela Whittaker, Nancy Napier, Jennifer Vaught and Paula Tucker and two brothers: Jackie Burns and Rick Burns. 

Preceding him in death besides his parents were two brothers; Wayne Burns and Eddie Newton.

Graveside services will be held 12 Noon Tuesday September 24th, 2024 at Melton Cemetery. Bro. Brent Huggins officiating.

Burial will be in Melton Cemetery.

Larry Dale Cain, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home. He was 57.

Born on July 31, 1967, in Columbia, Kentucky, he was a son of Inez Vannoy Cain and the late Russell Glen Cain. Larry was of the Baptist faith. He worked in welding, farm labor, and vinyl siding work. He enjoyed music and fishing. Larry also loved his Amazon Alexa, as she always kept him updated on the time and the weather.

In addition to his mother, Inez Vannoy Cain, of Liberty, he is survived by a brother, Alan (Sheila) Cain of Liberty; a sister, Cyndi (Mitchell) Adams of Liberty; and several special nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Cain.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Price and Bro. Kenny Blevins officiating.

Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Mitchell Adams, Josh Robbins, Joey Conlin, Jordan Cain, Tommy Allen, and Tyler Cain.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family in offsetting funeral expenses.

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

Bill Lee Smith, of Dunnville, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 83.

Born on August 21, 1941, in McCreary County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Sullivan and Lucy Spradlin Smith. Bill retired from Southern States where he worked for thirty-three years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boxing. He was an avid UK sports fan.

He is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane (Mark) Hatfield of Liberty, Glenda Bottoms of Liberty, Deborah Swinney of Windsor, and Debbie Mordecai of Alabama; and a son, David (Carol) Reynolds of Alabama; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Smith and Rex Allen Smith; and a sister, Virginia Rushing.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn Morgan Smith; a son, David Lee Smith; a brother, James Smith; and two sisters, Rachel Slaven and Deanie Phillips.

No services will be held at this time.

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

Linda Darlene Hicks, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at her home. She was 78.

Born on August 8, 1946, in Martinsville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sandusky and Sophie Reed Sandusky Gilmore. Linda enjoyed thrift shopping and going to garage sales. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids, especially on their trips to Gatlinburg.

She is survived by her husband, Glen Hicks, who she wed on July 3, 1963; a daughter, Cindy (Rick) Gilbert of Franklin, Indiana; two grandchildren, Heidi (Brandon) Burton and Austin Gilbert; three great-grandchildren, Briceton, Aubree, and Rory; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Glen Hicks.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Whited Cemetery with Bro. Ed Parton officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the National Kidney Foundation at 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016-5337.

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

Wanda Byrd age 84, of Stanford, KY, passed away on Monday September 16th, 2024, at the Liberty Care and Rehab.

She was born in Gilpin, KY on November 5th, 1939, to the late Arthur “Buck” Hoskins and Lucy Copley Hoskins.

Wanda was the widow of Ernest Lee Byrd who passed away on May 30th, 2013.

Wanda was a housewife.

Survivors include: one daughter: Brenda Hamm of Stanford, one son: Lester Byrd of Liberty, three grandchildren: Samantha Blevins, Jimmie Deward Blevins and David Delk, three great grandchildren: Jacob Wethington, A.J. Jarrett and Brodie Blevins, and five great great grandchildren: Bentley Wethington, Maelee Wethington, Liam Wethington, Harlen Wethington and Weston Jarrett.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was four brothers: Al, Carl, Morris and Boyd Hoskins and seven sisters: Joann Harris, Mabel Morgan, Mary Ellen Morgan, Dorothy Long, Ruth Lawson, Lillian Morgan and Geneva Kay Hoskins.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday September 19th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday September 19th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Kevin Pittman officiating.

Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery.

Alice Simpson age 88, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Sunday September 15th, 2024, at her residence.

She was born in Liberty, KY on May 3rd, 1936, to the late Manuel and Elizabeth Haney Sayers.

Alice was the widow of Daniel Earnest Simpson who passed away on June 22, 1988.

Alice was a housewife.

Survivors include: six sons: Bobby Simpson of Liberty, Floyd Simpson of Cincinnati, OH, George Simpson of Bowling Green, Joseph Simpson of Campbellsville, William Simpson of Dunnville and Otis Simpson of Liberty, five daughters: Kathy Simpson and Verdie Collins both of Columbia, Sue Relthford of Florida, Rose Franks of Liberty and Elizabeth Morrison of Campbellsville, twenty-five grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was one son: Roy Simpson, and six siblings: Pauline, Maxine, Ivadean, Betty, Larry and Jim.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday September 18th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday September 18th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Phillip Patton officiating.

Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery.

Donald Wayne Coffman, of Casey County, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the Casey County Hospital in Liberty, KY. He was 79.

Born June 2, 1945, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Lee Otis “Bob” Coffman and Margaret Raley Coffman. Donald began teaching at St. Catharine’s College in 1968. From 1970-1975, Donald taught at Hustonville High School. He then went to Lincoln County High School when it opened in 1975, where he taught French, Speech & Debate, English, and History, until his retirement in 2005. Donald also taught classes at Campbellsville University. Throughout his teaching career, Donald went on to obtain two Master’s Degrees along with his Rank I. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and Lexington Theological Seminary. Shortly after high school and before going to college, Donald worked at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Donald was strong in his faith. He was the director of religious education at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Lebanon, KY from 1984-1996. He was the director of religious education at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Liberty, KY from 1996-2019. In 2018, Donald was the recipient of the Roncalli award in the Louisville Archdiocese, as a catechist who was ‘ignited by the spirit of the Vatican II to spread the faith’. Donald was the former Guest House Librarian at Gethsemani Abbey in Trappist, KY and worked for a short time for the Book Store in the Casey County Public Library. He was an Oblate of St. Benedict, St. Meinrad Archabbey, and St. Meinrad, Indiana.

Donald was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a founding member of the Casey County Ecumenical Council. Donald was active in ecumenical affairs, especially Anglican-Catholic dialogue. Along with his love of God, reading, and writing, silence was also very important to Donald. Donald lived by the expression “Beware the person of one book”.

Survivors include his brother, Jimmy Raley (and Teresa) Coffman of Liberty; sister, Linda Lou (and the late Pat) Wethington of Elizabethtown; nephews, Christopher Coffman, J.D., Michael Coffman, Walker Coffman, Robert (and Susan) Wethington, and Richard Wethington; great-nephew, Rhett Raley Coffman; great-nieces, Kennedy Rose Coffman, Abby Wethington, and Ashley Wethington; and a host of other family members and friends also survive.

Funeral mass will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father George Otuma officiating.

Burial will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery in Bradfordsville, KY.

Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home followed by a service of reflection at 7:00PM. Visitation on Friday morning will be from 8:00AM until 10:30AM at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5075 S. KY 551, Liberty, KY 42539.

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

Carolyn Kay Stettler Nantz, of Casey County, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home. She was 72.

Born October 28, 1951, in Muncie, IN, she was a daughter of the late James and Alberta Pauline Wagner Stettler. Carolyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, canning, knitting, quilting, gardening, and being on the computer.

Survivors include her “better half” of 42 years, Jerry Caldwell; brothers, James and Terry Stettler; sisters, Debbie Stettler and Roberta Phillips; half-brother, Melvin Smith; and brothers-in-law, Richard Dewitt, Tony Tallent, Billy Caldwell, Roger Caldwell, and Michael Caldwell.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alberta Jean Dewitt; and half-brother. Danny Smith.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, September 9, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Caldwell Family Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on Monday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

Ronnie D. Means, of Waynesburg, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, in Danville, KY. He was 68.

Born August 2, 1956, in Lincoln County, KY, he was a son of Maurine Godbey Means and the late Julius Leroy Means. Ronnie was a former heavy equipment operator, having been self-employed and working for IBEW for several years. He loved all dogs, but boxers were his favorite. He also collected knives and loved classic cars.

Survivors include his mother, Maurine Godbey Means of Waynesburg; son, Ronnie Stephen Means of Yosemite; daughter, Chelsy Means of Waynesburg; brothers, Garry Means of Liberty and Roger (and Beverly) Means of Yosemite; sister, Kathy Hatter of Waynesburg; 3 grandchildren, Kalisa Watson, Iris Means, and Kaya Means; and his former wife, Lisa Means of Lexington.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Lloyd and Robin Means; and sister, Debbie Rose.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, September 7, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will follow in the Poplar Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on Saturday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Steve “Perk” Perkins, Dustin Means, Javon Hatter, Donnie Douglas, Bob Estes, Teddy Stafford, and Clayton Reed.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the funeral home to help offset funeral expenses.

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

Carol Lynn (Hoskins) Simpson of Danville, KY passed away September 4 th , 2024, at Ephraim
McDowell Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Mike Simpson, 2 sons Matthew (Sarah Bell) Simpson of Sadieville, Kentucky and Luis (Sarah) Simpson of Danville, Kentucky, one sister Jill (Kevin) Spaw of Liberty, Kentucky, one brother in law Ricky Walls of McKinney, Kentucky, 2 grandchildren Eli and Olivia Simpson, a special family Douglas, Deborah, Marcos, and Elias Taquira of Danville, Kentucky, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Boyd and Lela Hoskins, one daughter Michelle Simpson, and a sister Fran Walls.

Carol was born in Lincoln County Kentucky on May 5 th , 1954. Carol studied nursing at Danville
School of Practical Nursing where she earned her LPN in 1973. She married Mike on December
15, 1973. They lived in Bowling Green, Louisville and Hustonville, Kentucky before settling in
Danville. Carol worked several nursing jobs before working at Kentucky School for the Deaf
where she worked first as a teacher’s aide and then as a nurse. She loved nursing and formed
many special bonds with those she cared for over the years. She retired in 2012.
Carol was a quilter, crafter, scrapbooker, basket weaver and gardener. She constantly created
many treasured heirlooms over the years. She was a lifelong member of South Fork Separate
Baptist Church.

Bartle Funeral Home of Liberty is handling her care. Visitation will be at Bartle Funeral Home
on Saturday September 7 th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and after 12:00 noon on Sunday at South
Fork Separate Baptist Church. Funeral will be at South Fork Separate Baptist Church on
Sunday September 8 th at 2:00 pm. Bro. Troy Coffey, Bro. Casey Davis, and Bro. Chadwick Noel
officiating. Burial will be in South Fork Cemetery.

Pall bearers will be Derek Walls, Kasey Walls, Nathan Spaw, Carrie Willoughby, Jessica Snow,
Amos Jared Reid, Chadwick Noel, and Kasey Webb. Honorary pall bearers are the members of
her quilting groups, The Pieceable Friends, The Sassy Stitchers, and The Sewing Friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the South Fork Separate Baptist Church or
South Fork Cemetery.

Sue Ann Goode, of Clementsville, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her home. She was 77.

Born March 23, 1947, in Marion County, KY, she was a daughter of the late James Covious “Cobe” Goode and Evelyn Edith Wethington Goode. Sue was a retired Art Intructor and Kindergarten teacher for many years. She was a faithful member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, where she was head of religious education. Sue loved reading, caretaking, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her brothers, Jim (Brenda) Goode of Campbellsville and David (Jennifer) Goode of Russell Springs; sisters, Betty Wethington and Patty (John) Clements, both of Clementsville; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Eileen Summers and Kathy Goode; niece, Marcia Ohnemus; and great-nephew, Zach Summers.

Funeral mass will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Father Thomas Clark officiating.

Burial will follow in the St. Bernard Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-8PM on Monday, September 2, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with prayer service beginning at 7:00PM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

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

Bill Buis, of Campbellsville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. He was 68 years old.

Born August 1, 1956, in Boyle County, KY, he was a son of the late Garland and Lizzie Peavley Buis. Bill was a former heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Elkhorn Baptist Church. He enjoyed deer hunting, traveling, NASCAR, holding babies, and working in his yard. Bill loved God and his family.

Survivors include his wife, Jurieta “Jo” Campbell Buis; sons, Chris Buis, Matthew Buis, and Michael R. Lear; daughters, Mary Beth (and Steven) Langford and Sharyah (and David) Glick; brother, Paul (and Brenda) Buis; and 12 grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray Buis; and sisters, Regina Luttrell and Faye Justice.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, September 6, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the Poplar Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-8PM Thursday, September 5, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Online guestbook and video tribute available at www.mckinneybrown.com.