Pauline (Coleman) Durham age 82 of Yosemite, KY, passed away Sunday January 26th, 2025 at her home. She was born August 21st, 1942, in Yosemite, KY, to the late Ernest and Ora (Lanham) Coleman.

Pauline better known as Polly was the founder of the original Polly’s Shoe located on East 70 and Durhams Mobile Home Park. She was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church. She wedded the love of her life Benjamin Durham on November 12th, 1960.

She is survived by her husband Benjamin Durham (Benny) of Yosemite, one daughter: Brenda Durham (Jon Brown) of Yosemite, one step daughter: Drema (Rick) Scheiba of Hamilton, OH,  grandchildren: Missy and (Scott) McComas, Jeremy Durham, Jakie Bell, Jennifer and (Brandon) Nichols, Jerika and (Dustin) Hampto, Josh Durham and Kyndra Cochran, great grandchildren: Austin, Madison, Shelby, Brantley, Blayde, Greyson, Georgia, Briar and Skylin, special great grands: Temperance, Jaxson, Aiden, Emily, two sisters: Betty Moran of Liberty and Peggy Combs of Danville, and special friend: Naomi Goodman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Benjamin Durham (Benji), three sisters: Vivian Black, Frances Dinger and Dorothy Brown and two brothers: Charles and Ernie Coleman.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday January 28th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday January 29th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Keith Bowling officiating.

Burial will be in the Casey County Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be: Jeremy Durham, Jakie Bell, Jennifer Nichols, Jerika Hampton, Kyndra Cochran, Dustin Hampton and Jon Brown.

Anthony Buin Richardson age 68, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Wednesday January 22nd, 2025.

He was born in Stanford, KY on March 9th, 1956, to the late Buin Richardson and Iva Dean Richardson Strevels. Anthony was a former correctional officer at Northpoint.

Survivors include: one daughter: Toni Michelle and (Brian) Honeycutt of Cookeville, TN, one son: Brandon Scott Richardson of Liberty and four grandchildren: Moriah, Malachi and Jemia Honeycutt and Aubreeahna Richardson.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday January 27th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday January 27th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Ron Phillips officiating.

Burial will be in the Caney Fork Cemetery.

Carol Jean Goodman Durham age 91, of Yosemite, KY, passed away on Friday January 24th, 2025, at the Liberty Care Center.

She was born in Yosemite, KY on July 5th, 1933, to the late Albert Bird Goodman and Edith Joyce Bastin Goodman Cain. Carol was a former secretary.

Carol was the widow of Gordon Hardin Durham who passed away on June 4th, 1998.

Survivors include: three sons: Donald and (Melanie) Durham of Nashville, TN, LTC (R) Michael and (Jan) Durham of Auburn, KY, and Stephen Durham of Yosemite, two daughters: Tricia Durham and (Greg) of Hustonville, and Alicia Durham and (David) of Liberty, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two brothers: Kenneth and (Naomi) Goodman of Liberty and Murl and (Lorene) Goodman  of Oneida, TN.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was one son: David Durham, two sisters: Vicki Brown, Arlene Luster and one Bobby Goodman.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 28th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday January 28th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Millie Emerson Murphy, formerly of Liberty, passed away at her granddaughter’s home in Stanford, KY at 2:40AM on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was 106 years, 1 month, and 3 days old.

Born on Saturday, December 21, 1918, in Casey County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Logan and Almedia Atwood Emerson. Millie was the widow of Hilery Ray Murphy, who passed away on July 1, 1989. They married on October 20, 1934.

Millie retired in 1974 from Western Electric Telephone Company and was a member of Westside Christian Church.  She was known to make the best dried fried apple pies and was an avid quilter. 

Millie is survived by two granddaughters, Carla (Larry) Simpson and Trena (the late Vernon) Rogers; five great grandchildren, Jaime Goff, Joshua (Emeral) Goff, Matthew (Meagan) Simpson, Lindsay (Andy) Johnson and Megan (Andrew Vanhook) Simpson; and 6 great-great grandchildren, Landon Johnson, Jasper Goff, Aubrey Johnson, Julie Vanhook, Elsie Goff and Harper Simpson.  She was blessed to have several loving nieces and nephews. 

Millie was preceded in death by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jewell Mae (Charles Goff and Clement Land) and Marguerite Fay (John Cummins and Russell Overstreet); her only grandson, Billy Ray Goff; all her siblings also preceded her in death, Elsie Rodgers, Nora Scott, Wesley Emerson, Art Farris, Nannie Wethington, Tom Emerson, Fannie Emerson, Flora Emerson, and unnamed infant child.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Marty Shackleford officiating.

Burial will follow in the Whited Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Monday, January 27, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Wendell, Kent, Jack, and Frank Emerson, Matt Simpson, and Andrew Vanhook. Honorary pallbearers will be Vernon Wethington and Larry Simpson.

Jerome Francis Lange, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home.

Born on April 2, 1949, in Minot, North Dakota, he was a son of the late Norbert and Marjorie Foley Lange. Jerome was an organic produce farmer. He was the Worship Leader and a dedicated member at Christ the King Anglican Church. He enjoyed any music but especially loved playing the guitar, fiddle, banjo, and harmonica. Jerome was well-known for playing music at the Bread of Life Café every Friday evening. He was a people person therefore loved large gatherings, visiting friends, and spending time with his family. Jerome also led jail ministry weekly at the Casey Couty Detention Center and loved ministering there.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Elam Lange of Liberty; children, Nathaniel David (Rachel) Lange of Science Hill, Leah Marie Lange of Lexington, Andrew David Lange of Liberty, Emily Jacinta (Aaron) Starr of Columbus, Ohio, and Aaron Michael John (Irina) Lange of Liberty; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, John; and sisters, LaVonne, Jane, Kathleen, Paula, and Lisa.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Steve; and sisters, Mary, Peg, and Pat.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Christ the King Anglican Church with Father Bob Lemmon officiating.

Burial will follow in Christ the King Cemetery.

A funeral reception will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Casey County Pork Producers building.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Donnie Alan Douglas, of Yosemite, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Casey County Hospital.  He was 70.

He was born July 10, 1954, in Danville, KY to the late J.C. and Janet Douglas.  Donnie worked at Green River Gate Company in Liberty for many years. He loved playing horseshoes, hanging out with his friends and spending time with his family.  Donnie was well known as the “mayor” of Yosemite.

In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronnie and Randy Douglas.

Donnie is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ann Pruitt (and John) of Yosemite; his son, Randall Alan Douglas of Yosemite; his brother, Larry Douglas (and Crystal Sims) of Yosemite; his sisters, Beverly Means (and Roger) of Yosemite, Terry Douglas of Yosemite and DeDe Douglas of Russell Springs; his half-sister, Jennifer Douglas of Ohio; his former wife and mother of his children, Kathleen Bruner of Douglasville, GA; his former wife, Tina Hines of Crab Orchard and her children, Tia, Tiffany and Ben Oaks;; his grandchildren, Jason, Jacob, Amber, Austin and Logan; and his great-grandchildren, Greyson, Jace Cole, Jacob Parker and Miles Brooks.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM Sunday, January 26, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. 

Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery. 

The family will receive visitors from 11:00AM to 2:00PM Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Randall Douglas, Larry Douglas, Roger Means, Jack Douglas, Bob Estes, Teddy Stafford, Terry Brown, Jacob Pruitt, Adam Roy and Robbie Martin.

Dewayne Morgan age 53, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Sunday January 19th, 2025.

He was born in Liberty, KY on August 27th, 1971, to Rita and (Mike) Bryant of Liberty and Sherrill and (Elissa)  Morgan of Cincinnati, OH. Dewayne was a truck driver.

Additional Survivors include: his spouse: Crystal “Crissy” Morgan, one daughter: Kandis and (Chris) Young of Danville, one son: Cody and (Heather) Morgan of Liberty, three grandchildren: Rocklyn, Raelyn and Raife Young, one brother: Shane and (Laura) Morgan of Liberty and one half sister: Linsey AND (Glen)  Spiekerman of Columbus, OH. 

Preceding him in death was two grandchildren: Riley and Raylee Long.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Wednesday January 22nd, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday January 23rd, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Eric Miller and Bro. Paul Williams  officiating.

Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery.  

Pallbearers will be Adam Matherly, Jeff Murphy, Joey Conlin, Jamie Clark, Jack Miller and Ricky Strader.  Honorary Pallbearer will be David Morgan. 

David “Mike” Michael Rodgers, of Liberty, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home. He was 64.

He was born February 16, 1960, in Indiana to the late Layton L. Rodgers, Sr. and the late Helen Jerky Rodgers.  Mike retired after 15 years of service from Tarter Industries, where he was a steel cutter operator.  He also worked at South Indiana Lumber for numerous years. He attended 49 Holiness Church. Mike loved the outdoors and being outside.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and most of all, spending time with his family.

Mike is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Wethington Rodgers, whom he wed on October 9, 2008; his sons, Dewayne Richardson (and Melissa Legault) of Hustonville and Joey Daniel (and Georgia) of Liberty; his daughters, Lacy Marie of Indiana and Becky Wesley (and Tyler Cochran) of Liberty; his brother, Leslie Rodgers, Jr. of Colorado; his sisters, Patrecia Young of Lebanon and Bridgett Hill of Utah; his aunts, Pam Price of Liberty, Pearl Field of Ohio, Retha Drostie of Mississippi and Sandra Mills of Louisville; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Friday, January 24, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Smallwood officiating. Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery. 

The family will receive visitors from 11:00AM until 1:00PM Friday, January 24, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Cochran, Dewayne Richardson, Joey Daniel, Jakob Kotila, Rodney Dowell and James Davenport.

William “Vic” Grooms, of Liberty, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 81.

Vic was born in Casey County, KY on January 21, 1943, to the late William and Emma Jean Chelf Grooms.

He was a retired truck driver with Roadway, where he worked for 30 years.  Vic grew up in Indiana, where he spent many years. He was a US Army veteran during Vietnam and belong to the VFW and American Legion in Indiana.  Vic spent time farming, building houses and loved mowing yards.  He was always working and if a neighbor needed help, he was always there. Vic was a member of First Christian Church of Liberty.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jack.

Vic is survived by his wife, Shirley Lee Grooms of Liberty; his son, Troy Grooms (and Elizabeth) of Wisconsin; his daughters, Angela Hughes (and Bob) of Indianapolis, IN and Sally Courtney (and Clint) of Jamestown, IN; his step-daughters, Marlice York of Liberty and Michelle Shrader (and Chris) of Columbia, TN; his brothers, Ron of Jeffersonville, IN and Larry (and Jennifer) of Camby, IN; his sisters, Paula of Port Orange, FL and Pam of Ft. Myers, FL; three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:00AM Thursday, January 23, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Stan McDougal officiating.  The burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Casey County Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.

The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Troy Grooms, Ron Grooms, Bob Hughes, Clint Courtney, Trevor Whitehead and Nic Zollner.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Lee, Mark Bastin, Larry Grooms and Jake Rayborn.

Jennifer “Jenny” Sue Durham, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 52.

Born on April 18, 1972, in Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Ansel Murrell Byrd and Anita June Ellison Byrd. Jenny graduated from Casey County High School where she enjoyed playing basketball as a Lady Rebel, then later went on to graduate from Centre College with a bachelor’s degree, finishing with her Rank 1 at Eastern Kentucky University. She was retired from Lincoln County High School after sixteen years of teaching twelfth grade English. She enjoyed reading, being outdoors, spending time with her animals, and old cars. She was an avid UK fan.

Jenny is survived by her husband, Stanley Durham, who she wed on July 26, 2004; a sister, Jacqueline (Kenneth) McCormick; a brother, Michael (Sharla) Byrd; a step-daughter, Lori Leber; a step-grandchild, Riley Leber; a niece, Devon Watson; two nephews, Michael Corey Byrd and Dylan McCormick; and a host of other family members.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to assist the family in offsetting funeral expenses.

Davey (D.J.) Coffman age 87, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Tuesday January 14th, 2025, at the Casey County Hospital.

He was born in Casey Co., KY on January 26th, 1937, to the late Willie and Ida Belle Hughes Coffman. D.J. was a former employee of Arvin’s in Franklin, IN. 

D.J. was the widower of Lucille Cox Coffman who passed away on January 8th, 2019.

Survivors include: one son: Davey and (Holly) Coffman Jr of Liberty, and four grandchildren: Danielle Coffman, Candace Wolfe, Nick Coffman and Caleb Compton.

Preceding him in death besides his parents and spouse was two sons: Jeff Compton and Gerald Leon Compton, seven brothers: Curtis, Marvin, Stanley, Forrest, Sherrill, Edward Jack and Albert “Buss” Coffman and three sisters: Catherine Compton, Beatrice Pike, and Irene Gibson.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Friday January 17th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday January 18th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Jeff Edwards officiating.

Burial will be in the Tapscott Cemetery.

Melissa Lea Miller age 50, of Somerset, KY, passed away on Monday January 13th, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Bradenton, FL on January 31st, 1974, to Terry and Rebecca Hatter Miller of Somerset, KY. Melissa was a receptionist for Batey Cardiologist and Vein Center.

Additional Survivors include: one son: Rylan Lee Miller of Somerset and two brothers: Robert and (Michelle) Miller of Fairfield, OH and Michael and (Tammy) Miller of Somerset.

Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon Friday January 17th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday January 17th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will be in the Willow Springs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Williow Springs Cemetery Fund C/O Marilyn Watson 292 Clear Branch Rd. Liberty, KY 42539.

Evelyn Faye Shoopman Cochran, 87, of Liberty, Kentucky, widow of Marshall Cochran, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Kentucky.

Born on April 1, 1937, in Liberty, Kentucky, Evelyn was the daughter of the late William Everett Shoopman and Ruby Peyton Shoopman.

She was a devoted mother, homemaker, and a member of the Block Pentecostal Holiness

Church. Evelyn life was rooted in her deep devotion to God and her steadfast faith. She

cherished spending time with her family and friends, creating lasting memories and sharing her

warmth and kindness with others.

In addition to her parents and her husband of 66 years, Evelyn was preceded in death by two

sisters, Catherine Cox (Hardin) and Geraldine McGuire (Joe). She is survived by two sons: Larry

Keith (Rhonda) Cochran of Liberty, Kentucky, and Terry Ray (Cindy) Cochran of Russell

Springs, Kentucky.

She is also survived by three brothers: Rufus Shoopman (Mary Sue), Jesse Shoopman (Glenda),

and William Shoopman (Nancy), all of Liberty, Kentucky and one sister, Carolyn Dorris (Steve)

of Nicholasville, Kentucky.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Bartle Funeral

Home Chapel. Visitation will continue Wednesday, January 15, 2025, beginning at 8:00 A.M.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Bartle Funeral

Home Chapel, with Bro. Steve Isaacs and Bro. Gary Lavender officiating.

Burial will follow at Poplar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kerry Wesley, Timothy Campbell, Jim Rubino, Marvin Cochran, Marvin Rose and Chris McQueary.

Teresa Raney age 63, of Kings Mountain, KY, passed away on Monday January 6th, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Cincinnati, OH on May 18th, 1961, to Ruth Ann Richardson Luttrell of Liberty and the late Larry Ray Luttrell. Teresa was a former employee for Oshkosh, former employee for Phillips Lighting and a bookkeeper for the Liberty Ranch and Yosemite One Stop. 

Additional Survivors include: her spouse: Wendell Raney, six children: Cruiz Raney of Kings Mountain, Kyle Raney of Nicholasville, Brian and (Sondra) Raney of Kings Mountain, Lisa and (Allen) Gadberry of Liberty, Jonathan and (Jennifer) Shoemaker of Kings Mountain and Wendy Raney of Nicholasville, ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and three siblings: Ray Luttrell of Kings Mountain, Loretta Luttrell of Middleburg and Dennis Luttrell of Liberty.

Preceding her in death besides her father was one daughter: Natalie Gayle Baxter.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Wednesday January 8th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Service will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday January 9th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery.

Ardell Sue Fields Campbell, born in Letcher County on March 18th, 1948, Ardell was the daughter of the late Corbin and Dollie Day Fields. As a former victim's advocate, Ardell loved her family dearly. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan Campbell of Lexington, KY and Rebecca Duff of London, KY; two sons, Paul (Gracie) Campbell of Viper, KY and Robert Campbell of London, KY; six grandchildren including Kristen Duff, Aubrey Campbell, John Campbell, Hadassah Neriah Campbell, Ethan Jesaiah Campbell, Phoebe Pelaiah Campbell; one sister, Faye (Marty) Wood; three brothers, Ray Fields, Eddie (Carolyn) Fields, and Terry (Akiko) Fields.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Campbell; parents; sisters Imogene, Loraine, Dorothy, and Katie; brothers Vernon, Elmer, Johnny, Carl, Glenn, and Harry.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday January 11th, 2025, at Jennies’ Chapel Cemetery. Robert Campbell and Paul Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Jennies’ Chapel Cemetery.

David “Mac” Herren, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Jean Waddle Care Center. He was 67.

Born on August 12, 1957, in Clermont County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Wilma Jean Herren Hunt. Mac enjoyed bonfires, family get-togethers, porch sitting, and riding four-wheelers. He loved his family most of all.

He is survived by two sons, Scotty Herren and Troy Herren, both of Franklin, Indiana; grandchildren, Madeline, Amelia, Christopher, Ace, and Abe; great-grandchildren, Hendryx and Oakland; brothers, Frank (Wilda) Snider, James A. McFarland, Jesse (Candy) McFarland, and Chris (Connie) McFarland; and a sister, Carol McFarland.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday.

Burial will follow in McKamey-Herren Cemetery.

Carl “Red” Yates, of Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at University of Kentucky Medical Center.  He was 59.

He was born on July 26, 1965, in Liberty, KY to the late Kenneth and Deva Richardson Yates.  Carl was a mechanic for many years.  He also worked in logging and farming.  One of his most favorite things to do was to go to the Goodwill store.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Bruce Yates and a special aunt, Cindy “Sam” Yates.

He is survived by his sons, Joe Yates (and Samantha) of Kings Mountain, Derick Yates (and Megan) of Berea and George Yates of Kings Mountain; his daughter, Barbara Yates (and Caitlynn) of Mintonville; his brother, Pete Yates of Kings Mountain; his sisters, Mary Ann Long of Elkorn and Jeannie Carman of Kings Mountain; and 11 grandchildren, Kyley, Noah, Braylin, Johnathon, Aiden, Lillian, Solomon, Dustin, Brooklynne, Asa and Maverick.

Funeral services will be 1:00PM Monday, January 20, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.  The family will receive visitors from 4:00PM to 8:00PM Sunday.

The burial will follow in Willow Springs Cemetery.

Phyllis Jane Grider Reese, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Bluegrass Assisted Living in Elizabethtown, KY. She was 83.

Born October 11, 1941, in Casey County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Delmer and Pauline Martin Grider. Phyllis earned her college degrees from Campbellsville University and EKU. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher, having started working in a one room school. Phyllis then went on to work at various schools throughout Northern Kentucky.

Phyllis was a member of the Athens Church of Christ. She loved the ocean, gardening, flowers, traveling to Myrtle Beach, and quilting. Phyllis was very passionate about quilting. She was a member of the Casey County Quilter’s Guild and the Retired Teacher’s Association.

Survivors include her son, Phillip (and Alicia) Reese of Liberty; daughter, Peggy Reese Karshner of Crittenden; 3 grandchildren, Bobby Jo Bradford, Jessica Karshner, and Danielle Karshner; 3 great-grandchildren, Addison Lewis, Trinity Thompson, and Drake Ketterer; and her former son-in-law, Kenny Karshner.

Mrs. Reese was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn Ray Reese; daughter, Paulette Perkins; brothers, Avalee and Charlie Monroe Grider; and sister, Mary Jo Carmicle.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-8PM Friday and Saturday after 8:00AM. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Contown Cemetery.

Carson Holt, of Dunnville, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Casey County Hospital. He was 76.

Born July 28, 1948, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Willie and Daisy Luttrell Holt. Carson enjoyed collecting knives and rabbits. He loved watching westerns on TV.

Survivors include his brothers, Mark (Teresa) Holt, Eddie (Shirley) Holt, Bruce (Valerie) Holt, and Larry Holt; two special nieces, Madison and Paisley Malone; and a host of other family and friends also survive.

Carson was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eldon, Junior, and Wayne Holt; and sister, Linda Thomas.

There will be a graveside funeral service at 4:00PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Thomas Ridge Cemetery with Larry Luttrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Ridge Cemetery.

Gene Monday, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Casey County Hospital. He was 82.

Born on December 17, 1942, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Callis and Lorene Luttrell Monday. Gene was a jack of all trades, having worked as a mechanic, farmer, and a cabinet maker, as well. He loved animals, boating on the lake, going to yard sales and peddlers’ malls, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Gene also enjoyed playing Johnny Cash songs on his guitar and loved to trade on any and everything.

He is survived by his wife, Lydia Peavey of Liberty; daughters, Sharon (Mike) Stahl of Lexington, Melissa Monday West of Lexington, Karen Monday Allen of Liberty, and Ronetta (Robin) Elliott of Liberty; sixteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and stepchildren, Amanda (David) Chumbley of Liberty, Lydia Simmons of Liberty, Charles David (Donna) Lewis of Parksville, and Linda (James) Scott of Danville. Other survivors include a brother, Roger (Teresa) Monday of Liberty; and a sister, Judy (John) McQueary of Liberty.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Glen Monday and Charles Monday; and a great-granddaughter, Neveah Alsman.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Burial will follow in Whited Cemetery.

Janice Marion Wesley, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Liberty Care and Rehab. She was 81.

Born on March 16, 1943, in Liberty, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Charles Ewing and Hilda Combest Wesley. Janice was a 1961 graduate of Liberty High School and obtained a degree from Eastern Kentucky University in history and political science. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church and was a social worker for the KY Department of Social Services. She was also a computer draft specialist and worked for the federal government in multiple locations across the United States including NASA in Houston, TX. Janice loved politics, reading, and traveling.

She is survived by a brother, Dr. William (Laura Lee) Clyde Wesley of Stanford; a sister, Nancy Williams of Williamstown, NJ; a nephew, Dr. Paul Lewis (Christie) Wesley of Des Moines, IA; a niece, Mary Elizabeth Wesley, JD of Harrodsburg; and a great-niece, Adelaide Ewing Wesley.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Ardell Sue Fields Campbell, born in Letcher County on March 18th, 1948, Ardell was the daughter of the late Corbin and Dollie Day Fields. As a former victim's advocate, Ardell loved her family dearly.

Survivors include her two daughters, Susan Campbell of Lexington, KY and Rebecca Duff of London, KY; two sons, Paul (Gracie) Campbell of Viper, KY and Robert Campbell of London, KY; six grandchildren including Kristen Duff, Aubrey Campbell, John Campbell, Hadassah Neriah Campbell, Ethan Jesaiah Campbell, Phoebe Pelaiah Campbell; one sister, Faye (Marty) Wood; three brothers, Ray Fields, Eddie (Carolyn) Fields, and Terry (Akiko) Fields.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Campbell; parents; sisters Imogene, Loraine, Dorothy, and Katie; brothers Vernon, Elmer, Johnny, Carl, Glenn, and Harry.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday January 11th, 2025, at Jennies’ Chapel Cemetery. Robert Campbell and Paul Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the Jennies’ Chapel Cemetery.

Bartle Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

Shirlene Sanders Scott, 76 years of age, entered into rest on January 2, 2025.

She was born in Liberty, Kentucky, to her late parents, Omer and Eva Sanders. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Carol Wethington, Danny Sanders, Sharon Martin, and Joey Sanders.

Shirlene will be remembered as a woman that loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed being outside, watching birds and gardening.

Shirlene is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 61 years, Gilbert Scott and her loving daughters, Darlene Piper (Dana) and Arlene Brooks (John). She was the proud grandmother of Chelsea Holstein, Cory Piper, Zachary Franks, and Taylor Franks; great-grandmother of Madelyn Holstein and Isabelle Piper; and a dear sister of Donnie Sanders (Mona).

Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, 7500 U.S. Hwy 42, Florence, Kentucky 41042, beginning at 4:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 6:00 p.m. The burial will take place at Whited Cemetery, Liberty, Kentucky on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Lena Montgomery, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Berea Health and Rehab in Berea, KY. She was 77.

Born November 12, 1947, in Casey County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Alma Martin Singleton. Lena was a homemaker. She loved her pet dogs, flowers, and gardening. Lena missed her late husband dearly, Paul J. Montgomery, who passed July 19, 2015.

Survivors include her daughter, Melissa (and Bryan) Gonterman; son, Douglas (and Tammy) Montgomery; sisters, Iva Dean Patterson and Goldie Rowland; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Lena is preceded in death by a great-grandson; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.

Cremation rites were honored by McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time.

Connie Sue Jackson, of Sunman, IN, passed away December 31, 2024, at her home in Sunman.  She was 67.

She was born May 11, 1957, to the late Maurice and Maxine Eula Cochran Hale Helm.  Connie was a Christian, a homemaker, known for running her household, and worked for Hillrom.  She enjoyed playing the slot machines at area casinos and loved her Coal Miner’s Daughter movie. Her pride and joy were her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her half-sister, Marsha Hale.

Connie is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Jackson, whom she wed on December 31, 1973; her sons, Jimmy Jackson (and Tonya) and Justin Jackson; her daughter, Jammie Jackson; her brother, Ricky Helm (and Brenda); her sisters, Karen Helm and Sharon Burger; her half-brother, Chuck Moore; her half-sister, Cindy Taylor; her grandchildren, Todd, Dalton, Elizabeth, Khloe, Paisley, Justin and Josalyn; and her great-granddaughter, Brantleigh.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, Liberty, KY with Bro. Dwayne Barrows officiating.  Burial will take place in Salem Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Dalton Cisco, Billy Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, Justin Jackson, Ricky Helm and Scotty Swink.

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

Darrel Cravens, of Liberty, departed this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with his wife and children by his side, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY at the age of 82.

He was born April 28, 1942, in the Argyle Community in Casey County, to the late Elbert and Mary Alice Gadberry Cravens.

Darrel was a farmer and retired from the Kentucky Department of Transportation, where he was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Darrel loved his community and was a member of Valley Oak Baptist Church, where he was a deacon.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Terril and Gene Cravens; one sister-in-law, Mildred Cravens; and two brother-in-laws, Masel McKee and James Carr.

Darrel is survived by his loving wife, Linda Dick Cravens, of Liberty, whom he wed on September 8, 1967; two children, Susan Soule (and Richard) of Liberty and Joseph Cravens (and Suzanne) of Winchester; three grandchildren, Logan Soule (and Ashley), Jayden Soule and Ella Cravens; three great-grandchildren, Ivy, Huntlee and Callum Soule and a baby girl on the way; one brother, Harold Cravens; four sisters, Helen McKee, Izella McQueen, Marcella Carr and Patty Atwood (and Ronnie); and two sister-in-laws, Betty Jean Cravens and Connie Cravens.

Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Friday, January 3, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Chuck Woodcock officiating the services.  Burial will follow in Valley Oak Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday, January 3, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Logan Soule, Jesse Cravens, Aaron Cravens, Richard Soule, Joey Cravens and Ella Cravens.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Darrel’s memory to the Valley Oak Cemetery.

Doug Hart, of Clementsville, formerly of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home.  He was 65.

He was born on February 14, 1959, in Louisville, KY to the late Julius Lee and Carol Elizabeth Klusmeier Hart.  Doug retired from Coca-Cola in Louisville, after 44 years of service.  He had many positions with Coca-Cola, from working in the warehouse, making deliveries and working on fountain machines.

Doug was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Jeffersontown, KY.  He enjoyed gardening, watching his birds and loved spending time on his farm, especially with his dogs, Lilly, Cooper and Hershey and with his cats, Kitty Beanz and Buddy Boy.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Carol Ann Mueller.

Doug is survived by his loving wife, Dana Thomas Hart, whom he wed on July 8, 1989; his son, Collin Hart (and Kyla) of Mt. Washington; his daughter, Carley Hart (and Jared); his brothers, Bill Hart (and Lois) of Louisville and Bob Hart (and Kathy) of Shelbyville; his sisters, Susan Hart and Mary Lou Edrington, both of Louisville; his two grandchildren, Nevaeh and Bentley; his brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Dwight and Kathy Hazelwood of Hillview and Michael and Donna Thomas of Northern KY; and his Coca-Cola friends, whom he considered family.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with his brother, Bob Hart officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Marshall, Dominic Barnes, Kaleb Clements, David Edge, Johnny Devine, Jared Gibson, Noel Lindsey and Dwight Hazelwood.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the American Heart Association, in Doug’s memory.

Frances “Fran” Rubarts, of Liberty, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at her home.  She was 76.

She was born September 21, 1948, in Lincoln County, Ky to the late Arnel O. Coffman and the late Irene Hatchell Coffman Able.

Fran retired from the Casey County Board of Education after 22 years of service, where she worked in the lunchroom at Phillips Elementary School and retired while serving Walnut Hill Elementary School. She was a member of New Life Tabernacle Church and was a former Red Hatter. Fran loved watching the birds in her bird sanctuary and had a passion for handmade crafts.  She and her late husband, Lewis Rubarts, used to travel abroad, attending many festivals.  He loved woodworking and she loved cloth crafts.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Lewis, she is preceded in death by her brother, Raymond “Bill” Coffman.

Fran is survived by her sons, Steven Preston (and Cheryl) of Greenville, RI and Barry Lamb (and Dara) of Winchester, TN; her daughters, Alice Slaughter (and Michael) of Elizabethtown, KY, Renita Grissom of Benton, KY and Marilyn McCauley of Lexington; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Curtis Breeden officiating the services.  Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, January 3, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Diana May Hack, 70, of Liberty, passed from this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Liberty Care Center. Born on March 22, 1954, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas May and the late Lorene Wethington May.

Diana devoted nearly 30 years to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Liberty Care Center. She was a faithful member of Liberty Assembly of God, where she found great joy in gospel music and close fellowship with her church family. Outside of work and church, Diana found simple pleasures that added sweetness to her days—most notably, she loved a good slice of lemon meringue pie. Guided by her steadfast faith, Diana prayed daily that her family and friends would come to a relationship with Jesus before it was too late, and that God would open the eyes of all unbelievers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas May and Lorene Wethington May; her brothers, Thomas May, Jr., Jerry May, Gary May, Eugene May, Gib May, and Edward May; and her sisters, Phyllis Wallace, Evelyn Edwards, and Delois Smallwood.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Eric May (and Ronda), Jody May, Joshua Hack, and Justin Short, all of Liberty; her daughters, Michelle Allen (and Roger) of Liberty, Amy May of Liberty, and Rachel Hack of Russell Springs; her sisters, Joyce Edwards (and Gerald), Donna Morgan, and Judy Godbey; along with her fifteen grandchildren—Sarah, Katie, Caleb, Joshua, Joseph, Sam, Hunter, Kloe, Jacob, C.J., Aaron, Cadence, Jaxon, Waylon, and Mason—and nineteen great-grandchildren. Diana was happiest when surrounded by family, sharing laughter, and her enduring faith.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, with Bro. Russell Shaffer officiating. She will be laid to rest at the Grace Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Eric May, Jacob Harris, C.J. May, Justin Short, Caleb Allen and Josh Hack.  Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Allen and Jody May.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses. Arrangements for Ms. Diana May Hack have been entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, where an online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Diana’s caring nature and steadfast devotion will forever remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. May her legacy of kindness—and her daily prayer for others to know Jesus—continue to guide and uplift her family and friends in the days ahead.

Ethridge Mckinley Elliott age 84, of Eubank, KY, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2025, at the Casey County Hospital.

He was born in Casey Co., KY on September 25th, 1940, to the late Mack and Montie Pearl Salyers Elliott, Ethridge was a mechanic and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Survivors include: two brothers: Dennis “Jughead” Elliott of Yosemite and Ronnie (Nancy) Elliott both of Yosemite, two sisters: Fausteen Elliott of Williamstown, KY and Catherine (William) Absher of Nicholasville.

Preceding him in death besides his parents was one sister: Marclean Sims and three brothers: Everett, Foster and Howard Elliott.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday January 4th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday January 4th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Greg Powell officiating.

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