Delois Cain Richards age 78, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday December 23rd, 2024, the Casey County Hospital.

She was born in Liberty, KY on January 16th, 1946, to the late Addie and Thelma Delp Phillips. She was a self employed Hair Stylist.

Survivors include: one daughter: Pam Cain of Liberty, one son: Gary and (Tammy) Cain of Liberty, two grandchildren: Amanda Christian and Dylan Cain, three great grandchildren: Jordan Christian, Makenzie Christian and Madison Christian and one sister: Leona King of Liberty and she honored her friendship with Dr. Haddad and Tommy Weddle. 

Preceding her in death besides her parents was three brothers: Glen Phillips, Ronnie Joe Phillips and Lilburn Phillips and one sister: Luvina Phillips.

Visitation will be held 12:00 P.M. Saturday December 28th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 28th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Jimmy Brown officiating.

Cremation Rites will be honored following the service.

Kurt Foley age 78, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday December 20th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Obernburg, Germany on April 11th, 1946, to the late Charles F. Foley and Anna Elisabeth Brusius. Kurt was a self employed truck driver.

Survivors include: three children: Donna and (Kevin) Rayzor of Floyds Knob, IN, Kevin and (Angela) Foley and Fawn and (Michael) Pierce both of Liberty, four grandchildren: Cheyenne and (Levi) Jecker, Sierra Rayzor, Lucas Foley and Ethan Pierce and two great grandchildren: Miriam and Matthew Jecker.

Cremation Rites were honored by Bartle Funeral Home.

James Thomas Scott age 86, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday December 20th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Adair Co., KY on March 12th, 1938, to the late Ray and Nona Barnett Scott.

Survivors include: one daughter: Sharon and (Roy) Emerson of Liberty, three grandsons: Trae Emerson, Chase Emerson and Clay Emerson, one great granddaughter: Kennedy Rae Emerson, and three brothers: Kenneth Scott, Clisby Scott and Wendell Scott.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was one daughter: Charlene Scott, one son: Rodney Scott and one sister: Mildred Goodin.

Visitation will be held 12:30 P.M. Friday December 27th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday December 27th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Don Clark officiating.

Burial will be in the Barnetts’ Creek Cemetery.

Gale King age 76, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday December 19th, 2024, at the U.K. Medical Center.

She was born in Twinton, TN on August 10th, 1948, to the late Melvin Barnes and Geraldine Matthews Carpenter.

Survivors include: her spouse: James Earl King, one daughter: LaDeanna King of Liberty, one son: Jamie and (Melissa) King of Liberty, six grandchildren: Cassandra and (Patrick) Guerin, Dezarae Harmon and (Donnie), Austin Cunningham, Jalee Yocum, Braxton King and Brayden King, eight great grandchildren: Ami, Carson Dean, Aurora, Devin, Wesley, Cedric, Clayton and Carson Lee, and seven siblings.

Preceding her in death besides her parents was one daughter: Linda Harmon and one sister.

Visitation will be held 11:30 A.M. Monday December 23rd, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday December 23rd, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Scott Cochran officiating.

Burial will be in the King Cemetery.

Robert Wayne Durham, of Danville, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home.  He was 53.

He was born January 25, 1971, in Danville, to the late James Larry Durham and Pauline Ponder.  Robert was a former deputy jailer and 911 dispatcher for Casey County.  He was an artist at heart.  He enjoyed drawing, painting, woodworking, working with metal, sculpting, and making jewelry.  He loved UK basketball as well.

He is survived by his sons, Blake Durham (and Lydia) and Tanner Durham, both of Yosemite; his grandson, Henry Durham; his brothers, James Durham (and Debbie) of Madisonville and John Durham (and Carla) of Liberty; his sisters, Barbara Wilson (and Richard) of Liberty and Elizabeth Hartman (and Charles) of Mercer County; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. 

Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements for Mr. Robert Wayne Durham have been entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Judy Kay Sharp, of Dunnville, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 72.

Born on August 28, 1952, in Liberty, she was a daughter of the late Cornelius Milford and Nettie Ann Matherly Stephens. Judy was a clerk for many years. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida and to SEC tournaments. She was an avid UK Wildcats fan. Judy loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren most of all.

She is survived by two daughters, Melissa “Missy” Sharp of Adair County and Margaret Sharp of Middleburg; her companion, Lawrence Thomas of Dunnville; three grandchildren, Allison Garmon, Jameson Daniel, and Jayson Owens; two great-grandchildren, Aubree Rey and Averee Lane; and a sister, Roseleen Luttrell.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a grandson, Janson Sallee; brothers, Vertis, Edgar, Garvey, Mervin, Verlen, Carroll, Jerry, and Jackie Stephens, and Charlie and Hollis Pevley; and sisters, Angie Davis, Jewell Stone, Hila Jean Gray, Norma Leen Caruthers, and Devonda Luttrell.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Powell officiating.

Burial will follow in Thomastown Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Thomastown Cemetery fund at 2303 Old Clear Springs Rd. Russell Springs, KY 42642 or Hospice of Lake Cumberland at 100 Parkway Dr. Somerset, KY 42503.

Pallbearers will be Trey Garmon, Steve Davis, Jayson Owens, Jeremy Stephens, Roy Thomas, and Kerry Radford.

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

Blonda Mae Sparr passed into the arms of Jesus on December 14, 2024, at the Casey County Hospital. She was 104 years old.

She was the first daughter and sixth child of Mark and Alice Daugherty born at home, on Johnson Creek, Roane County, West Virginia December 7, 1920.  She married her late husband Harry M. Sparr on April 1, 1944, during WWII.  She is a long-time member of Shady Grove Separate Baptist Church.

Casey County became her family home in the early 1960’s when they moved to the pumping station in Clementsville, Ky.  She loved the Creston community, enjoying Tuesday morning breakfasts with her friends for many years. She generously shared her gifts - quilts, crochet work and food - with the community.  As she grew older her friends and neighbors gave back to her equally for which she was grateful.

She is survived by her children, Phillip B. Sparr, John W. Sparr, Allen G. Sparr (and Rosemary) and Linda Sparr Sykes; her grandchildren, Jeffery Jensen (and Jennifer), Mary Sparr, Joshua Sparr, John Ryan Sparr, Jordan Sparr (and Ashley), JP Sparr, Alice Sykes, Jonathan DeVore (and Breia) and Kyle Devore (and Samantha); her great-grandchildren, Maddox Jensen, Averie Yearta (and Will), Connor Sparr, Jenna Brooke Sparr, Ashton DeVore, Kendall DeVore, Brooklyn DeVore, Levi DeVore, Kylee DeVore, Roman DeVore and Lucie DeVore.

She loved her church family as well as many other special family & friends, Alicia Solomon, Celeste Peterson, Jean Alford, Irene & Doug Canterberry, Mark & Debbie Kerns, Alan Reed, Rosemary Picklesimer, Dr Haddad and Karen Sparr. Family wishes express a heart felt appreciation to the staff of Casey County Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 2:00PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. James “Jamie” Bryant officiating the services. 

Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for visitation 11:00AM to 2:00PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Josh Sparr, JP Sparr, Kyle DeVore, Jonathan DeVore, Jordan Sparr and John Ryan Sparr.

In memory of Blonda, memorial gifts may go to Shady Grove Separate Baptist Church, 1328 Tennessee Ridge Road, Liberty, KY 42539.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Blonda Mae Sparr have been entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.  An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

James Joseph Ponder, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Lexington VA Medical Center.  He was 87.

He was born on November 25, 1937, in Union County, IN to the late Alfred and Mary Morgan Ponder.  He was a retired dynamite blaster, a US Army veteran and attended the Baptist church. James also operated heavy equipment, bulldozers and backhoes but loved working with dynamite. He loved rabbit and mushroom hunting, fishing and taking trips with Dorothy in their truck. James was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He never met a stranger.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Franklin Ponder, Paul Ponder, Francis Davis, Thelma Shirey, Pauline Durham, Wanda Joyce Ponder, and Sarah Ponder.

James is survived by his loving wife, whom he married on January 12, 1998, Dorothy Brown Ponder of Liberty; his daughters, Lisa Baughman of Springfield, Tammy Mattingly (and Joe) of Springfield and Jodi Ponder of Harrodsburg; his brothers, Robert Ponder of IN and Edward Ponder of OH; his sisters, Bonnie Smither of IN and Margaret Black of Louisville; his grandchildren, Adam Atwood (and Kisha), Jason Vest, Justin Vest (and Meghan), Jacob Whitaker (and Samantha), Maryssa Mosely (and Colin) and Dylan Mattingly (and Shelby); and his great-grandchildren, Chloe, Hunter, Lauren, Lucy, Maryana and Marylee.

Graveside services will be 1:00PM Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Willow Springs Cemetery, 71 Clear Branch Rd, Liberty. Bro. Johnny Maupin will officiate the service.  Military honors will be provided by Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

Pallbearers will be Adam Atwood, Hunter Atwood, Jason Vest, Justin Vest, Jacob Whitaker, Paul Ponder, Jr. and Jackson Ponder.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. James Joseph Ponder have been entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.  An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Welby (W.C.) Pennington age 82, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday December 16th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Casey Co., KY on June 17th, 1942, to the late Andrew Claxton Pennington and Lena Allen Pennington. W.C. was a farmer.

Survivors include: his spouse: Zada Sharp Pennington, three sons: Bradley and (Karen) Pennington, Brent and (Cristy) Pennington and Benjamin Pennington all of Liberty, twelve grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, one brother: Vernon and (Melody) Pennington of Clarksville, IN, and three sisters: Eugenia Clements of Ottawa, IL, Brenda and (Jay) Goode and Ivadean Helm both of Liberty.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was one grandchild, one brother: Joe Pennington, and four sisters: Louvina Hamm, Opal Clements, Kathryn Wethington and Elizabeth Pennington.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. Thursday December 19th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday December 20th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Marshall Malone officiating.

Burial will be in the Whited Cemetery.

James Monroe Lynn, Jr., born to Clara Mae Roberts Lynn (Austin) Brown and James (Jody) Monroe Lynn, on September 8, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky.? ? He was lovingly reared by his grandparents, Cyrus Harrison Roberts and Laura Wilkerson Roberts on Chelf Ridge in Casey County, Kentucky.? ?

As high school sweethearts, Monty and Martha Ann Davis Lynn married on December 1, 1959, and just celebrated 65 years of marriage.?Known as Monty to friends and family, he is “Dad” to Deby (Jeff) Trueblood, Rhonda (Jim) Caldwell, and Michael Lynn.? ? He is most proudly known as PaPaw to his grandchildren Amanda Caldwell (Eric) Marin, Cassie (John) Fields, Chris (Ashley) Caldwell, Alyssa (Brandon) Potter, and Heather Lynn, and his great grandchildren Adelynn, Reagan, Brooks, Lucas, Hannah, George, and John Robert. PaPaw’s most important life’s work was to love his family while teaching the importance of work and family. There are fond memories of horses, goats, walks in the woods, rides on an ATV, his love for the lake, and always repairing, renovating, or building – all providing lots of fun and sometimes hilarious situations.

In addition to his wife and children, Monty is survived by his dearly loved sisters Laura Jadrich, Sharon Dees, Dorothy (Kerby) Carman, Sherry (Phil) Applegate, sister-in-law Millie Brown, as well as many nieces and nephews.? ? His wife’s sisters,Tommye Allen and Nancy Durham, hold a special place in his heart.

Monty is reunited in Heaven with his loving parents and grandparents, his sister Chelsie Hanks, brother Clarence Brown, brother Mike Lynn, daughter-in-law Rhonda Conrad Lynn, and granddaughter Heather Nicole Lynn as well as many dear family, friends and mentors.

Monty graduated from Casey County High School in June, 1959, and immediately moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he did a variety of jobs, finally working at Ford Motor Company until 1969.? ?In 1969, he made the life-changing decision to accept and follow the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior. With great joy and enthusiasm, he shared Christ with everyone he met, leading them to final salvation and eternal life.

In addition to his family, Monty’s true passions lie both in serving his Lord and Savior and in education.? ? Monty studied the Bible and developed his education by obtaining Certificate of Religious Education from Clear Creek Baptist School (Pineville, KY), Bachelor of Arts from Campbellsville College (Campbellsville, KY) and a Master of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY) all while rearing a family, working full-time, and graduating with honors.? ? January 3, 1971, he was ordained as a Southern Baptist Minister by Pleasant Heights Baptist Church (Indianapolis, IN).

True to his servant’s heart, Monty, known as Bro. Lynn to his congregations, pastored the following churches:? ? Cloverleaf Baptist Church (Indianapolis, IN), Greencastle Baptist Mission (Greencastle, IN), Calvary Baptist Church (Harrodsburg, KY), Roachdale Baptist Church (Roachdale, IN), Oak Grove Baptist Church (Dunnville, KY), Chestnut Grove Baptist Church (Liberty, KY), and Poplar Grove Baptist Church (Liberty, KY).? ?

Over the years, Monty made many notable contributions to the organizations that he served. True to his desire for education and the Lord, he was instrumental in founding the Roachdale Baptist Academy, a church-operated K-12 school in Roachdale, Indiana where he was Head Administrator.? ? He served as Director of Missions for the Casey County Baptist Association because of his desire to inspire churches to build a strong fellowship with each other. He retired from Christian Appalachian Project as a Program Manager in the Human Services Housing Department.? ? Monty also served as a volunteer chaplain for Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital.

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Lord called Monty home where he no doubt said, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Arrangements are entrusted to Bartle Funeral Home (Liberty, KY) where the family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 6pm – 8pm and Thursday, 9am – 1pm. A Celebration of Life for James Monroe Lynn, Jr., will immediately follow at 1 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery (Liberty, KY). First Baptist Church (Liberty, KY) is providing a meal to family and friends immediately following the cemetery service. An online guestbook  is available at www.bartlefuneralhome.com. Ministers are Bro. Jimmy Brown and Bro. Chris Hanks (Monty’s nephew). Pallbearers are Chris Caldwell, Jim Caldwell, Eric Marin, Brandon Potter, Jeff Trueblood, Phil Applegate, Kerby Carman, and Chris Godbey. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Canada, Stan Fogle, Rick West, and Garnett Wyatt.

Johnnie (John) Edwards age 80, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Thursday December 12th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Liberty, KY on July 8th, 1944, to the late Ed Lee Edwards and Eva Atwood Edwards.

John was a farmer.

Survivors include: special niece and caregiver: Terri Scott, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was four sisters: Maxine Scott, Modine Ellis, Vivian Pearl Edwards and Magadlene Edwards, and five brothers: Lawrence, James, Marshall, Glenn and Kenneth Edwards.

Graveside services will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday December 14th, 2024, at Tapscott Cemetery. Speaker will be Terri Scott. Burial will be in the Tapscott Cemetery.

Hollis Murphy age 92, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday December 9th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Liberty, KY on February 11th, 1932, to the late Edward and Mary Sharp Murphy.

Hollis was retired from ATR, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member and Deacon of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include: his spouse: Anna Margaret Peavey Murphy, one son: Barry and (Melissa) Murphy of Liberty, one granddaughter: Meagan Murphy of Liberty, two great grandchildren: Izabella and Oakley Davidson of Liberty, two brothers: Vearl and (Norma) Murphy of Cincinnati, OH and Joe and (Alice) Murphy of Yosemite, and two sisters: Lois Sandusky and Wanda Vaught both of Liberty.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was, two brothers: Paul and Charles Murphy, and two sisters: Bobbi Richards and Janice Lynn.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Thursday December 12th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday December 13th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

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

Mary Elizabeth “Jackie” Goode, of Sanders Ridge Road in Adair County, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, in Adair County. She was 89.

Born April 3, 1935, in Robbins Chapel, VA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Zella Robbins Thomas. Jackie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Liberty Chapter #30. She formerly volunteered at Liberty Care Center. Jackie enjoyed working word search and crossword puzzles.

Survivors include her sons, Mickey (and Anita) Goode and David (and Janice) Goode; brother, Gary Thomas; sisters, Brenda Kilgore, Tillie Yvonne Aguiar, and Carol Louise Komeylian; 3 grandchildren, Amy, Kelly, and Amanda; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 1 step-grandson; and 1 step-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virl Goode, who died January 21, 2021; brothers, Walter, Patrick, and Johnny Thomas; and sister, Judy Ann May.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon EST Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Huggins officiating.

Burial will follow in the Pellyton Cemetery.

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

Pallbearers will be Aden, Quinten, Kelly, Kemp, Braden, and Dakota.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Pellyton Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Freitas, 702 Allen Creek Road, Liberty, KY 42539.

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

James David Ellison, of Stanford, died Thursday, December 9, 2024, at his home.  He was 59.

He was born January 11, 1965, in Lincoln County, KY to the late Arnold Dayton Leach and Odell Roberts Ellison.  James David was a roofer by trade, a mechanic and a wonderful handyman.  He was a Christian and a family man.  He loved his children and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.  James David was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and especially rabbit hunting with his best buddy and brother-in-law, Herb Rayborn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Greyson Hayes; and his siblings, Billy Gene Ellison, Bobby Ellison, Tennie “Cub” Ellison, Roxie Houson, Patricia Ann Ellison, Betty Ellison and Lorene Ellison.

James David is survived by his life-long companion, Mona Lisa Pelley of Stanford; his sons, Anthony Wayne “T.J.” Hayes, Jr. and Joshua Blake (and Amber) Hayes, all of Liberty; his brothers, Steven Ellison, George Robert Ellison, Ray Ellison and Larry “Bootsie” Ellison; his sisters, Lisa Ann Snow, Alma Anderson, Louise (and Herb) Rayborn and Beulah Davis; his nine grandchildren, Anna Dakota Marx, “Charlie Boy” Grider, Anthony W. Hayes, III, Zakkary Hayes, Jostin Slone, Cordin Hayes, Katie Peavley, Curtis Peavley and Vanessa Barber; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 14, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.  Bro. Ricky Hogue will officiate the services.

Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00AM until 1:00PM at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Hayes, T.J. Hayes, Jostin Slone, Zakk Hayes, Marshall Rayborn and Marvin Rayborn.  Charlie Grider, Anthony Wayne Hayes III, Anna Dakota Marx, Hunter Wellington and Jess Gadd will serve as the Honorary Pallbearers.

In memory of James David, donations may be made to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements for Mr. James David Ellison have been entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Phillip Dean, of Casey County, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Liberty Care Center. He was 88.

Born March 31, 1936, in Merrimac, KY, he was a son of the David “Clem” Dean and Mary Elleen Noel Dean. Phillip retired after 27 years of serving his country in both the United States Air Force and United States Army. After the military, Phillip received his GED and went to college using his GI Bill.  He then went on to work several different places, including Corning, selling real estate, and teaching at Casey County High School. Phillip also owned and operated a Christmas tree farm for many years. He was a member, deacon, music leader, and Sunday School Teacher at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. In 2006, after many years of thought and hard work, Phillip wrote a book entitled “Creation – God’s Way”.

Survivors include his wife, whom he married August 13, 1987, Christine Lee Dean; daughter, Becky (and Gary) Becker; step-daughter, Donna Baxter (and Chris Shoopman); step-sons, Billy (and Phyllis) Baxter, Mark (and Sherry) Baxter, and Neil (and Brandy) Baxter; sisters, Janet McDonald, Shirley Joyce (and Ernie) Yaste, and Barbara Kay Dean; 6 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-great-grandchildren.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Bradford “Brad” Dean and Anthony Dean; brothers, George Wayne Dean and James Glen Dean; and grandsons, Andrew Dean and Matthew Dean.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, December 9, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Gale Durham and Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

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

Visitation will be from 5-8PM Sunday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and after 8:00AM Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Gary, Mark, Daniel, and Troy Becker, Adam Dean, Bradlee Henson, and Skyler Quinn.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Ricky Luttrell, of Windsor, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the UK Hospital in Lexington. He was 63.

Born June 10, 1961, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Otis C. and Anna Frances Eads Luttrell. Ricky was a gate welder. He loved the outdoors, hunting, gardening, ginseng hunting, and raising chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Ricky was a Christian and loved listening to music.

Survivors include his brothers, Jackie and Andy Luttrell; companion, Kaeron Spurlin; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joe Luttrell.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Friday, December 6, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating.

Burial will follow in the Bowmer Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 on Friday at the funeral home.

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

Jonathan Glen Wilson age 60, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday December 6th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Liberty, KY on September 14th, 1964, to the late Gerald Glen Wilson and Alice Marie Neat Wilson.

Jonathan was a truck driver for Neats and was a National Guard Veteran.

Additional Survivors include: three sons: John A. Wilson of Liberty, Adam Tyler and (Kristen) Wilson of Hustonville and Lucas Todd and (Lizzy) Wilson of Liberty, four grandchildren: Jordan Grace Wilson, Ryder Clay Wilson, Katherine Brooke Wilson and Hagan Siler Wilson and one brother: Alan Todd and (Cynthia) Wilson of Bradfordsville.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday December 15th, 2024, at the Antioch Cemetery.

Cremation Rites were honored by Bartle Funeral Home.

Christopher Wade Vanhook age 32, of Hustonville, KY, passed away on Monday December 2nd, 2024, in Jamestown, KY.

He was born in Danville, KY on July 29th, 1992, to Misty Michelle Cain Vanhook (Steven Goforth) of Science Hill, KY and Christopher Keith Vanhook of Campton, KY

Christopher was an employee of American Greetings.

Additional Survivors include: significant other: Marisa Atwood of Hustonville, three children: Jayden Anderson, Conner Anderson and Sophia Miller all of Hustonville, one sister: Jamie and (Kyle) Monday of Liberty, two nieces: Jesse Monday and Amy Monday, one nephew: Vincent Harmon, grandparents: Freddie and (the late Joy Cain) of Yosemite, the late Patsy Wade and Darrell Vanhook, and his pet boxer Daisy.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday December 7th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday December 7th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Andrew Luttrell officiating.

Burial will be in the Lawhorn Hill Cemetery.

Pina Frances Payton Tungate, of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was 83.

She was born July 5, 1941, in Casey County, KY, to the late Oscar Ray and Nellie Mae Sears Payton.

Pina was a homemaker and loved gardening, cooking, eating and sewing.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James “Moody” Johnson; her son, James Brent Johnson; and her brothers, Jerry Payton, James Estil Payton, Marshall Payton, Carlos Payton and Coy Downs.

Pina is survived by her daughters, Donna Johnson, Kimberly (and Rodney) Luttrell, Susie (and William) Lynn and Gail Shearer, all of Liberty; her son, William Johnson of Liberty; her sisters, Polly Walls, Rose Denson, and Bernice Walls, all of Liberty; her brothers, Billy Payton of Indiana, Muxie Payton of Indiana, James Payton of Indiana, and Wallace Payton of Liberty; her grandchildren, Jay, Renee, Marcie, Amanda, Gary Lynn, Jessie Ray, Nikkesha, Tracy, Dewayne, Natasha, Tyler, Julie and Raechelle; 28 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00PM Sunday, December 1, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. William Lynn officiating. 

Burial will follow at Peyton Ridge Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00PM Sunday, December 1, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Bradley Lynn, Tyler Pittman, Zachary Moore, Dewayne Turpin, Jessie Turpin and Eric Luttrell.

In memory of Pina, donations may be made to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements for Mrs. Pina Tungate have been entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Marlet Jackson “Jackie” Chadwell, of Windsor, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Casey County Hospital. He was 85.

Born on November 25, 1938, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Cleo and Polly Chadwell. Jackie was formerly a logger for Tarter Industries. He enjoyed doing lawn mower repairs. He loved to help others and was proud of being saved in December 2023.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon (and Jerry) Byrd; a son, Marlet Chadwell; stepchildren, Brenda (and Ricky) Salyers and Bobbie Joe Salyers; grandchildren, Magan Sullivan, Kayla Marple, Brandon Chadwell, and Kody Chadwell; and great-grandchildren, Kayln Fair, Aly Fair, Tuff Marple, Maddux Chadwell, Braiden Chadwell, and Kendall Chadwell. Other survivors include a brother, Bill (and Sue) Chadwell; sisters, Doris Chadwell, Sue Hensley, and June (Andy) Forbes; and special friends, Marietta Pettit, Sandra Byrd, and Renee Corn.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Fayrene Chadwell; stepdaughter, Glenna Lane; granddaughter, Madison Ameling; great-granddaughter, Madison Rose Chadwell; brothers, Garfield Chadwell and Charles Chadwell; and sisters, Mary Ballard and Dolly Black.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Hatter officiating.

Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

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

Annie Mae Luttrell Emerson, of Walltown, departed this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home. She was 87.

Born February 23, 1937, in Lincoln County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lora Alice Clements Luttrell. She was a retired seamstress with Cowdens in Stanford. Mrs. Emerson was a member of the Rich Hill Church of Christ. She loved her grandchildren, watching Westerns on TV, and her pet dog, Barney.

Survivors include sons, James “Jimmy” Emerson of Columbia, David “Hoss” Emerson (and wife, Glenda) of Bethelridge, and Darrell “Henry” Emerson of Williamstown; daughters, Deborah Bonner of Walltown and Teresa Thomas (and husband, Steve) of Mt. Olive; 18 grandchildren; sisters, Maxine Elliott of Cincinnati, Margie Sims of Louisville, and Stella Hatter of Walltown; 37 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Brenda Luttrell.

Mrs. Emerson was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Emerson, who passed away August 25, 2004; son-in-law, Billy Bonner; daughters-in-law, Connie Emerson and Sandra Kay Emerson; brothers, Hershel, Robert, Carl, and Larry Luttrell; and grandson, James Quincy Emerson, who passed away on November 17, 2024.

Funeral services will be Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 2:00PM at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Linville Hatter officiating.

Burial will follow in the Grave Hill Cemetery in Mintonville.

Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Thomas, Scott Emerson, Shelby Emerson, Luke Davenport, Joey Emerson, and Drew Lape. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandchildren and David Allen Emerson.

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

Carolyn Sue Craig, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 74.

Born on April 1, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Miegs. Sue was a retired Veterinary Technician after over twenty years of working for the Harrodsburg Animal Hospital. She loved her family, home, and caring for and rescuing animals. 

She is survived by two sons, David (and Crestin) Craig of Wilmore and Michael Craig of Hazard; her significant other, Bobby Hafley of Liberty; a grandson, Corey Joseph Craig of Glasgow; and her sister, Patricia (and Ben) Perry of Florida.

A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

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

James Quincy Emerson, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home. He was 46.

Born on April 14, 1978, in Danville, Kentucky, he was a son of James Clifford Emerson of Columbia and Kimberly Renee Durham (and Bruce) Edwards of Liberty. Quincy was a kindhearted and loving person who met everyone with a smile. He worked as a mail carrier for USPS and enjoyed his time off as an avid outdoorsman and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Moore Emerson, of Liberty; a son, Hunter (and Madison) Emerson of Liberty; a daughter, Alyssa (and Nick) Pittman of Liberty; two stepsons, Justin (and Michelle) Alcorn of Somerset and Zachary Morgan of Liberty; and six grandchildren, Weston Pittman, Myles Pittman, Anna Pittman, James Braxton Emerson, Brooklyn Alcorn, and Brailey Alcorn. Other survivors include five brothers, George (and Ginger) Emerson of Liberty, Byron Edwards of Liberty, Ronald (and Melissa) Satterly of Liberty, Scott (and Courtney) Emerson of Oneida, TN, and Joey (and Natasha) Emerson of Stanford; two sisters, Dawn Emerson of Stanford and Jessica (and Drew) Jones of Clinton, TN; friends, Joey Wethington and Dave Waters; and uncle, David Goode.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Misty Dawn Emerson; paternal grandparents, Clifford and Annie Emerson; maternal grandparents, Clyde and Mary Durham; and special friends, John Thomas, Bradley Dick, and James Richard Durham.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. J.R. Grant and Bro. Bud Cain officiating.

Burial will follow in Calvary Ridge Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be George Emerson, Byron Edwards, Pedro Satterly, Hunter Emerson, Zachary Morgan, Joey Wethington, Dave Waters, and Treyton Lyons.

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

Garnett Ray Sayers age 77, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Saturday November 30th, 2024, at the Homestead Post Acute.

He was born in Casey Co., KY on October 25th, 1947 to the late Hiram and Exie Harris Sayers.

Garnett was the widower of Connie Clinton Luttrell Sayers who passed away on October 18th, 2019.

Garnett was a farmer, logger, mechanic and a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.

Survivors include: two daughters: Tammy Sayers Dallman of Liberty and Genny Sayers of Liberty, one granddaughter: Allison Dallman of Liberty, two sisters: Artie and (Timmy) Davenport of Liberty, Rosene Goodin of Liberty and one brother: Jack and (Catherine) Sayers of Liberty.

Preceding him in death besides his parents and spouse was two brothers: Roscoe and William Sayers and two sisters: Betty Cundiff and Fayrene Chadwell.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Thursday December 5th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday December 6th, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Gary Vest officiating.

Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery with Military Rites performed by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

Barbara Ann Hayes age 80, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Wednesday November 27th, 2024, at the Campbellsville Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in Liberty, KY on January 18th, 1944 to the late Thomas Milton Long and Nettie Belle Barlow Long.

Barbara was the widow of John Ray Hayes.

Barbara was a former sales person and a member of Creston Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include: two sons: Steven Ray and (Sheila) Hayes of Campbellsville and Thomas Russell Hayes and the (late Cindy Hayes) of Liberty, two grandchildren: Michael and Bethany Hayes and one sister: Faye Murphy of Decatur, IL.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was twenty four siblings.

Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Sunday December 1st, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday December 2nd, 2024, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dwight Coffman and Rev. Drew Underwood officiating. Burial will be in the Cold Springs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Gideons International, Hosparus of Green River, or your favorite charity in memory of Barbara.

Buck, Phyllis Virginia, age 89, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born in Liberty, Kentucky on February 12, 1935 to Emma and Howard Raines. Phyllis loved and adored all of her family members, enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, outdoors, caring and giving to all even those that had nothing, listening, giving hugs, traveling-especially to Kentucky to see her siblings. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Cincinnati and Birchwood Care Center for the care to Phyllis.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Jamie Buck; sisters, Peggy Webb, Sondra Allen; brothers, Burl Raines, Tommy Raines, Durl Raines, Howard Raines.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Alyson Turco (John), Laura Todd, April Miller; sons, Mark Buck (Robin), John Buck, Jeremy Buck (Kathie); ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren. She will be loved and cherished by a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until Funeral Services at 4:00 pm at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Rev. Ben Hodges officiating.

Local service information:

Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday December 5th, 2024 at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Burial will be in the Poplar Grove Cemetery.

Bartle Funeral Home assisting with local arrangements.