Denise Rachelle King age 65, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday March 17th, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Garden City, MI on August 20th, 1959, to the late John and Catherine Pringle Strine.

Denise was a laborer.

Survivors include: one daughter: Catherine Strzelecki and (Rusty Lynn) of Liberty, three grandchildren: Naomi, Rylee and Rayna, three brothers: John and (Janice) Strine , Mike and (Jean) Strine, and Doug and (Lisa) Strine all of Michigan and one sister: Rebecca and (Darren) Eisenhardt of Michigan.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday March 21st, 2025 at the Brush Creek Pentecostal Church.

Memorial Services will be held 12:00 Noon Friday March 21st, 2025, at the Brush Creek Pentecostal Church. Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

Michael E. Lewis age 53, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Tuesday March 11th, 2025, at the Springview Hospital.

He was born in Danville, KY on May 29th, 1971, to the late Wilmot Eugene “Gene” Lewis and Nellie Louise Coffman Lewis.

Michael worked in lawn care.

Survivors include: one sister: Annabell Lewis and (Ronnie Price) of Liberty, one uncle: Davey and (Ruth Ann) Coffman of Liberty and several cousins.

Visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday March 14th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday March 14th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

Burial will be in the Tapscott Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Bartle Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses.

Chaz R. McGowan, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Grafenwohr, Germany. He was 26.

Born on February 9, 1999, in Danville, Kentucky, he was a son of Marty Leon McGowan and Kelly Evans McGowan.

Chaz was actively serving in the United States Army’s 2nd Cavalry Regiment as an Infantryman. During his time in the service, Chaz earned the following achievements: Expert Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.

He was a 2018 graduate of Casey County High School. Chaz enjoyed working out and was an avid gamer. He was a member of Mt. Olive Christian Church.

He is survived by his parents, Marty (and Andrea) McGowan and Kelly (and Rob O’Brien) Evans McGowan; siblings, Jake (and Morgan Smith) McGowan, Brody McGowan, Elle McGowan, Cory O’Brien, and Kimberly O’Brien; maternal grandparents, Greg and Kernetta Evans; paternal grandparents, Anthony and Linda Salyers; godparents, Sherry and Barry Mullins; uncles, Jamie (and Bobbie) McGowan, Justin (and Holly) Salyers, and Jeremy Evans; an aunt, Becky (and Scott) Mullins; and a host of additional family members and friends.

Chaz is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wendell and Judy McGowan.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Glenwood Cemetery with Bro. Greg Powell officiating.

Full military honors will be provided by the Fort Knox Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

There will be no visitation on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

James G. Bates, of Dunnville, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington, Ky. He was 79.

He was born on September 20, 1945, in Casey County to the late Hillard and Carrie Caudill Bates. James was an auto technician at Harvey Ellis Motors in Columbia. After he retired, he enjoyed his hobby of farming. He loved to hunt and fish. His grandchildren were the joy of his life.

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ellen Marie Davenport; four brothers and three sisters.

James is survived by his loving wife Gladys Bates of Dunnville, whom he wed May 9, 1975; his daughter, Beth Davenport (and Brandon) of Windsor; his grandchildren, Gabby Ellen and Bayler James Davenport; a brother and a sister.

Graveside services for Mr. James Bates will be private.

Burial will take place in Birdie Russell Cemetery with Bro. Steve Janes officiating.

Bernetha “Bootsie” Foley, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center. She was 74.

Born on March 14, 1951, in Liberty, KY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Freeman and Ora Ellen Scott Monday. Bernetha was a former Office Manager for the Casey County Fiscal Court. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bernetha enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and gardening.

She is survived by one daughter, Fawn (Michael) Pierce; a son, Kevin (Angela) Foley; and two grandchildren, Lucas Foley and Ethan Pierce.

In addition to her parents, Bernetha is preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard Carl Monday and Arlis Randall Monday; and two sisters, Elva Allen and Elvena Shepherd.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Foley, Lucas Foley, Michael Pierce, Ethan Pierce, Lee Monday and Jordan Monday. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Dawson, Trenton Goodin, Brayden Kyle and Lucas “Bobo” Wethington.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Burgess officiating.

Burial will follow at Whited Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Buddy Long, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Liberty. He was 87.

Born on March 3, 1938, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Steve Blevins and Mary Lou Taylor Long. Buddy proudly served his country for twenty years in the United States Air Force as a Boom Operator. He loved to fly. Buddy attended Campbellsville College and later went on to do numerous things such as: substitute teaching, driving a bus, managing the Ambulance Service, working for the Department of Corrections, truck driving, and loved being a foster parent. He greatly enjoyed drinking a good cup of coffee as he told years’ worth of world-wide stores from all his time traveling, and Buddy also liked to read. He touched many lives throughout his lifetime.

He is survived by sons, Mark (Margaret) Long, Lionel (May) Long, Loren (Laura) Long, Tommy Long and Jonathan Shewmaker (Jennifer); daughters, Ashley (John) Blevins, Rachel (James) Evans and Sylvia Stinson; a brother, Dean Long; countless foster children; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Buddy is preceded in death by his first wife, Zaide Elizabeth Tuxill Long; second wife, Diann Rowe Long; son, Stanton Long; daughter, Leeza Long; seven brothers; and three sisters.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Allen officiating.

Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

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

Marcella Clements, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Care Center. She was 88.

Born on October 11, 1936, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late William Virgil and Ebbie Hicks Long. Marcella was a homemaker and seamstress, formerly working at both Liberty Sportswear and OshKosh. She also formerly worked at McDonald’s for ten years and loved her job there. She was a member of Creston Missionary Baptist Church. Marcella loved her children and grandchildren, gardening, and caring for her flowers.

She is survived by children, Danny Ray (Barb) Clements of Liberty, Brenda (Tom) Wethington of Columbia, Patty Clements of Harrodsburg, Keith (Tammy) Clements of Green County, and Clyde Dwayne (Andrea) Clements of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Kristie, Justin, Angie, Amy, Kevin, Ashley, Rachel, Keeton, McKenzie, Raven, Shelbie, and Clyde Jr.; and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Clements, who passed away on November 9, 1990; grandchildren, Maddie Brockman and Austin Tyler Wethington; brothers, Marshall Long, David Long, Vatis Long, Vitus Long, Eddie Long, Jesse Long, and William Long; and three sisters, Geraldine “Gerry” Grant”, Violet Adams, and Kathleen Campbell.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Creston Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating.

Burial will follow in Gum Lick Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Creston Missionary Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Clyde Clements, Dwayne Clements, Justin Clements, Kevin Wethington, Keeton Clements, and Austin Barringer.

Mary Alene Posey Hicks, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Casey County Hospital. She was 84.

Born on October 15, 1940, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Vitus and Helen Elizabeth Wethington Posey. Alene was a caregiver and enjoyed babysitting numerous children throughout her life. She also formerly worked at their sawmill and farm. She loved gardening, working in her flowers, cooking, and quilting.

She is survived by her husband, William Carl Hicks, of whom she wed on April 9, 1960; brothers, Frankie (Wilma) Posey, Vernon (Carla) Posey, and Gary (Connie) Posey; sisters, Betty (Billy) Terry, Patty (Lin) Higgs, and Alice (the late Kevin) McAleer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Alene is preceded in death by three brothers, Freddy Posey, Winfrey Posey and Carroll Posey; and two sisters, Loeta Posey and Pauline Posey.

Pallbearers will be Brian Johnson, Brad Johnson, Joey Marples, Adam Hicks, Bobby Joe Williams and Mark Wethington.

Honorary pallbearers will be Martha Wethington, Aslan Wethington, Layla Wethington, Amanda Marples and Hannah Marples.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Father Jinto Thomas officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Carlos Edward “Eddie” Holt, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home. He was 68.

Born on November 25, 1956, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, he was a son of the late Willie and Daisy Luttrell Holt. Eddie formerly owned EdCon Gate and managed Liberty Gate for numerous years. He was an avid coon hunter that also loved horses and trading cars.

He is survived by his spouse, Shirley Traylor Holt, who he wed on December 23, 1983; a daughter, Sara (Robert) Luttrell of Russell Springs; two sons, James Holt and Jacob Holt, both of Russell Springs; eight grandchildren, Skylar, Spencer, Brooklyn, Gabriel, Carter, Elijah, Creed, and Ryder; a great-grandchild, Jackson; and three brothers, Mark (Teresa) Holt, Bruce (Valerie) Holt, and Larry Holt.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Levi Holt; four brothers, Carson, Eldon, Junior, and Wayne Holt; and a sister, Linda Thomas.

No services will be held at this time.

Herschel G. Vanoy, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2025.

He was born at home on November 25, 1937, in Casey County, KY to the late Hollis Howard and Lula Wilcher Vanoy.

Herschel answered the call to serve his country at the age of 18, enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served with distinction and rose to the top enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeant, earning his bachelor’s degree in management along the way. Commanding and fair, he was a supervisor in aviation fuels management. Herschel was stationed in England, Spain, Southeast Asia, South America, Arizona, California, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, Texas and South Carolina.

He was honored with numerous awards and decorations, presented to him by field-grade officers. He won both Airman of the Month and Airman of the Year for every location he was assigned. Highly regarded, he was known familiarly as “The Chief”. His dedication and commitment to duty were unwavering, and he served with honor and pride. During his retirement ceremony, he was honored with a fly-by by the USAF Thunderbirds. He was offered a ride in one of the aircraft, but declined that honor! After his military retirement, he worked for twenty more years in the oil and gas field. A quiet and unassuming man, he never met a stranger and was respected wherever he went.

Herschel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Patty Jeter Vanoy of Lubbock, TX; his son, Dr. Timothy Craig Vanoy of Arlington, VA; his daughters, Melodye Anne (David) Gordon of Charlotte, NC and Abby Vanoy (Scott) Snyder of San Saba, TX. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Chelsea, and two great-grandchildren, Eloise and Jensen.

Funeral services for Chief Vanoy will be private.  

Burial will take place in the Poplar Grove Cemetery.

Robert Dean “Mitch” Adams, of Liberty, passed away March 10, 2025, at his home.  He was 76.

He was born March 5, 1949, in Marion County, Ky to the late Vernon Roy and Gladys Clarkson Adams.  Mitch was a painter.  He painted many homes in Liberty and all the surrounding areas, in the last 40 years. He was a beloved preacher and evangelist.  Mitch loved music, singing and playing the guitar.  He loved good food and enjoyed a good, homecooked meal.  But most of all, Mitch loved his Lord, his wife and his family.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Vernon Adams, W.C. Adams, Carlton Sam Adams, Shirley Baugh, Debbie Cooper, Martha Curtsinger and Wanda Gail Adams; and two great-grandchildren, Lincoln Mitchell Spalding and Arlis David Carmicle.

Mitch is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Naomi “Poppy” Propes Adams, whom he wed on October 18, 1971; his sons, Mitchel Adams (and Cyndi) and Robbie C. Adams (and Amy), both of Liberty; his daughters, Crystal Pendleton (and Phillip) and Angela “Sissy” Carmicle (and David), both of Liberty; his sister, Cathy Wilson of Danville; his grandchildren, Jonathan Adams (and Hannah), Ashley “Rudy” Spalding (and Patrick), Kristie Pendleton, Jeffery Pendleton, Jeremy Pendleton (and Emily), Eston Raney (and Brandon), Robert Adams, Tyler Carmicle (and Kerrigan), Devan Carmicle and Leslie Conlin (and Joey); and his great-grandchildren, Caroline, Chloe “Fred”, Millie, Kyra, Uriah, Silas, Asher, Charolette, Braylynn, Camden, Ella and Aiden.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 14, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Darin Lane officiating. 

Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Adams, Robert Adams, Jeffery Pendleton, Jeremy Pendleton, Devan Carmicle, Tyler Carmicle and Joey Conlin.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the funeral home.

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

James “Russell” Wethington, of Clementsville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Liberty Care Center. He was 71.

Born on February 23, 1954, in Lebanon, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Harvey Glen and Edith Woodrum Wethington. Russell was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He could tinker with and fix anything, especially lawn mowers and weed eaters. He loved farming and working in tobacco and also formerly worked at Wolford and Wethington sawmill. Russell was a very kind-hearted person and would give anyone the shirt off his back with no questions asked.

Russell is survived by two sisters, June Rodgers of Cincinnati and Barb (Danny) Clements of Liberty; a brother, Joe (Mary Ann) Wethington of Cincinnati; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by six sisters, Iona Wethington, Dottie Cox, Clementine Foster, Arlene Brown, Judy Newton, and Patty Wethington; and three brothers, Bill Wethington, Ronnie Wethington, and Danny Wethington.

The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, with Father Jinto Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to St. Bernard Catholic Church at 5075 St. Hwy. 551, Liberty, KY 42539.

Wayne M. Beebe, Jr., of Liberty, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset.  He was 59.

He was born on January 9, 1966, in Elmer, N.J. to the late Wayne M. Beebe, Sr. and Carol Sue Reynolds Beebe.

Wayne was known as a handyman, doing many odd jobs.  He had a passion for old cars and loved tinkering around with them.  He enjoyed building things and loved watching YouTube videos to learn new things.

He is survived by his significant other, Christy Riggs of Liberty; his children, Cheryl Zynel, Michelle Braddock, Courtney May, Zoe Beebe, Dalton Beebe and Railyn Beebe; three step-sons, Logan Chesser, Garrett Chesser and Alexander Riggs; his mother, Carol Sue Beebe; his sisters, Tammie Smith and Donna Cox; and his grandchildren, Victoria, Skylar, Haylee, Anthony, Katana, Kane, Hazel and Cosette.

In honor of Wayne’s wishes, cremation has been chosen.  There will be no services at this time.

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

Wanda Sue Owens, of Bethelridge, KY, formerly of Ponce DeLeon, FL, passed from this life on March 8, 2025, at home with family by her side. She was 81 years of age.

Born June 6, 1943, in Dunnville, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Shelton and Bulah Lee.

Wanda worked up until she was seventy-four years of age. She loved to read, work on her crossword puzzles, fishing, and hopping in the truck with Junior to ride the back roads.

Wanda is survived by two daughters, Chris (Greg) Haste of Bethelridge and Sheila Owens of Pensacola, FL; three grandkids, Paula (Kyle) Corder of Bethelridge, Pennie (Steve Nash) Haste of Bethelridge and Joshua Tompkins of Destin, FL; and two great-grandbabies, Sadie Corder and Wyatt Corder of Bethelridge.

In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Junior Owens; a daughter, Regina Suzette Owens; infant siblings, Maryann Lee and Edward Phillip Lee; and a brother, Marshall Lee.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Gene Sweet and Helen Pfieffer officiating.

Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Greg Haste, Joshua Tompkins, Kyle Corder, Steve Nash, Michael Lee and Mark Lee.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

James Shearl Murphy, of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was 91.

Born on June 15, 1933, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Herman and Elsie Brown Murphy. Shearl was a farmer and a retired United States Postal Service carrier. He was a member of Noel’s Chapel First Church of God. He loved to play music, especially the guitar and keyboard, and was a former member of the Crestonaire’s music group. Shearl was a United States Air Force veteran having achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Noel Murphy, who he wed on May 29, 1954; a son, James “Jim” (Connie) Murphy of Liberty; daughter-in-law, Sue Murphy of Liberty; three grandchildren, Chris (Alana) Murphy of Norton, KS, Stephanie (Cameron) Cain of Liberty, and Delayna Murphy (Dr. Geoffrey Ball) of Evansville, IN; three great-grandchildren, Autumn (Isaac) Shephard, Kyra Cain, and Mariah Cain; two brothers, Marion Murphy of Liberty and Howard Murphy of Versailles; and caretakers, Belinda Peyton and Vivian Peyton.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, John N. Murphy; a brother, John Bearl Murphy; and sisters, Delorus “Dee” Campbell, Anita Fletcher, Lorene Noel, and Ethel Louise Murphy.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Cody Sturgill officiating.

Burial will follow in Noel’s Chapel Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Casey County Veteran’s Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Chris Murphy, Cameron Cain, Isaac Shephard, Scott Harne, Todd Harne, and Justin Bryant.

Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, great-granddaughters, and Alana Murphy.

Bud Cain, of Carr Sasser Road, in Liberty, went home to Heaven, at 11:14 P.M. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 63 years and 9 days of age. 

Bud was born on Monday, February 26, 1962, in Somerset, the youngest and only son, born to the union of Ancil Cooper, Sr. and Mildred Evelyn Carr Cain. Bud was a member of Liberty Church of Christ, being the minister for over three decades. Throughout his years in ministry, Bud preached the gospel at many churches throughout the area. He loved to read and study the Bible, wearing many Bibles threadbare. Whether he was preaching a sermon or having a small Bible study with family and friends, his main goal was to please God and win souls for Him. 

For many years, Bud was an autobody repairman. At an early age, he learned the trade by watching his dad at Griffin-Wesley Ford Motors. Bud became known as the best bodyman in the area; ranging from small repairs to custom restoration work. 

Since the time Bud was old enough to ride on the back of his grandpa’s horse as he plowed the garden with a rastus plow or drive his Farmall Super C tractor cutting off the pasture field with a horse drawn mowing machine, Bud was a farmer. He raised an exceptional line of Polled Hereford Cattle, great crops of corn, tobacco, peppers, and hay. In the latter years as he faded out of the farming career, Bud raised an awesome garden, always making sure he had enough to sustain his entire family.

Bud was also an entrepreneur and owner and operator of the former Bud’s Manufacturing, INC. gate manufacturing. Bud designed and made the patterns of many livestock gates and feeders, including name gates that you see in many farms today.

Bud loved his coffee, always saying it took that first pot in the morning to get his heart beating. He would drink it at any time of the day or night and enjoy his Camel cigarettes with every cup. Bud was a true Republican, Fox News and Trump supporter. If he wasn’t watching Fox News, it was more than likely he was watching the Discovery or Learning Channel, always learning how something is made or works. Bud could work on anything or do anything; he could repair and build machinery, make machine tools and dies, do carpentry and plumbing, learning every skill and precision work on his own. Now it may take him a while to accomplish the task, because he worked on “Bud Time.” But when the task was complete, it was always perfect. 

Above all things, Bud was most proud of his most cherished possession, his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, proud father, grandfather, and friend. Bud leaves behind a legacy that will continue in the lives of his family and everyone that he touched. 

Bud leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Kathy Ann Hatter Cain, of Liberty, whom he married at the young age of 17, on June 15, 1979; his sons, Adam Corey (and Krystal) Cain, of Liberty, and Aaron Wade (and Jessica) Cain, of Russell Springs; his grandchildren, Brianna Coppage, Braydon Coppage, Anne Taylor Cain, Kadin Coppage, Isabella Cain, Hazel Cain, Kinsley Cain, and Harper Cain; his sisters, Beverly Cain and Carol Cain; his mother-in-law, Mildred Hatter; and many family members and friends. 

In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his son, Samuel Keith Cain; his sister, Linda Rose Cain; and his father-in-law, John S Hatter.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-9:00 P.M. E.S.T. on Monday, March 10, 2025, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, in Liberty.

Visitation will continue beginning at 10:00 A.M. E.S.T. on Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025, at Bernard Funeral Home, in Russell Springs.

Bud’s Going Home service will be at 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. on Tuesday, at Bernard Funeral Home, in Russell Springs, with his sons, Adam Cain and Aaron Cain, Brother Larry Cochran, and Brother Corey Hayes, officiating.

Bud will be laid to rest next to his son at Willow Springs Cemetery, in Liberty. 

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and brothers-in-law, Braydon Coppage, Kadin Coppage, Chris Weddle, Tim Hatter, Dwight Hatter, and Jeff Sewell. 

Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Bri, Tott, Buggy, Little Bit, Henry, Harpie, and Ferdinand. 

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Sneed age 70, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Sunday March 2nd, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Campbellsville, KY on September 20th, 1954, to the late Margaret Cooper Bell and Vernie Moxley.

Sandy was the widow of Danny Sneed.

Sandy was a former preschool aide and bus driver.

Survivors include: one daughter: Bridget Rowland and (Mark White) of Liberty, one son: Joey Rowland of Liberty, one step daughter: Cindy Sneed and (Anthony Benedict)  of Stanford, one granddaughter: Katie and (Clay) Graham of Danville, one step grandson: Daniel Sneed and (Megan Thomas) of Liberty, one great granddaughter: Adalynn Graham, four step great grandchildren: Lindsey, Hattie, Wesson and Myah and special friend Billy Duncan.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was two sisters: Linda Kay Moxley and Beverly Lynn Clements.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday March 7th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday March 7th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Darrell Pelston officiating.

Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery.

Ricky Lee White, Sr., of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was 68.

Born on January 6, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a son of the late Robert and Jewell Tarter White. He loved music, fishing, and making people laugh. Ricky was a drywall finisher.

He is survived by a son, Ricky L. White, Jr.; two sisters, Betty Cross and Norma Masterson; and his companion of twenty-five years, Cathy Groth.

In addition to his parents, Ricky is preceded in death by two brothers, Phillip Powell and John Powell; and a sister, Kaye Powell.

There are no services at this time. Cremation rites will be honored.