Obituaries

Apr 27, 2021

Margaret Ann Neal Smith, 73, wife of Elmer E. Smith, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. A native of Lexington, she was born on May 8, 1947 to the late Edwin and Patty Marie Neal. She worked for the Transporation Cabinet for 28 years in the Division of Accounts. She retired as the Manager. She was more than a boss to her employees; she was a...

Apr 26, 2021

Tywana Louise Hampton, 59, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on March 28, 1962 to the late Elwood and Phyllis Brown Hampton. She worked for her family owned dry cleaners. Tywana was interested in nursing school and loved to crochet.

She is survived by her son, Nathaniel Mitchell; her brother, Deany Hampton; grandchildren,...

Apr 23, 2021

Timothy Holbrook, 65, husband of Shirley Holbrook, passed away, Friday, April 23, 2021, at Baptist Health, Lexington, surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1955 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Howard and Clara Geneva Vitatoe Holbrook. Timothy was a 1973 graduate of Somerset High School, and he loved all sports, grilling out and a wide...

Apr 23, 2021

Funeral services for Caroline Barnett, 55, of Frankfort will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Bro. Kyle McDaniel will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Tuesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the funeral home. Caroline passed away Friday at Baptist Health, Lexington. A native of Muncie, IN she...

Apr 23, 2021

Glenn “Choo Choo” Salchli, 75, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born in Frankfort, Kentucky to the late James E. and Glessner Wood Salchli on October 26, 1945. Mr. Salchli was a graduate of Franklin County High School and a retired civil engineer for Louisville Paving. He is survived by his children, Don (Sherri) Salchli, Frankfort and Meg (Jordan) Oezer, WI; and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Apr 22, 2021

Peggy Ann Boatman Younger, 75, widow of Franklin Younger, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 29, 1945 to the late Charles and Myrpha Fender Boatman. She was a Cartographer for the State of Kentucky and she was a member of the Hiram 93 Chapter Order of Eastern Star for many years.

She is survived by her...

Apr 22, 2021

Norman Thomas Devers, age 74, passed away at home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jordan Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m....

Apr 22, 2021

Ronald Sharp, 80, husband of Jo Ann Mitchell Sharp, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. A native of Versailles, he was born on March 5, 1941 to the late Wade and Margaret Groves Sharp. He was a plumber for Frantz, Inc and was a member of Versailles Church of God.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Apr 20, 2021

Phyllis Ann Ethington, 78, passed away at home in Lawrenceburg, Ky on April 20, 2021. Phyllis was the wife of the late John Harrison Ethington. Born in Versailles, Kentucky, on July 10, 1942, she was the daughter to the late Kurby Stanley Wilson and Julia Christine Roach. Phyllis was a member of the Glensboro Baptist Church. Phyllis is predeceased...

Apr 18, 2021

Alva Woods, age 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, April 18 2021 at Residence.

He was born on Tuesday, January 24 1939, in Pleasureville, KY. He was the son of: Mother - Rebecca Hudson Woods, who has preceded him in death Father - James Curtis Woods, who has preceded him in death Survivors also include:...

Apr 17, 2021

Pamela Jean Carrier Pearl, 49, wife of Jason Pearl, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. A native of Frankfort, she was born on August 25, 1971 to Leon and Mary Louise Doss Carrier.  She was a homemaker.

In addition to her husband, she was survived by her daughter, Faith (Joseph) Prather, Frankfort; her son, Josh Skaggs,...

Apr 16, 2021

Ronald D. Craig, 81, husband of Janice Bunton Craig, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. A native of Versailles, he was born on September 19, 1939 to the late J.D. and Hazel Beatley Craig. He was a Branch Manager for the Department of Agriculture as well as a cattle and sheep farmer. Ronald was a great supporter of youth in agriculture, especially the...

Apr 10, 2021

Dr. Mike Unuakhalu, 63, husband of Abigail Edoro Unuakhalu, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born in Lagos State, Nigeria on May 31, 1957 to Chief Odion and Ejemen Akhimien Unuakhalu. Dr. Mike Unuakhalu was a Professor of Computer Science and the Coordinator of the Graduate Computer Science Degree Program at Kentucky State University. He holds a Doctorate degree in Educational Technology/Instructional System Design from The University of Kentucky,...

Apr 8, 2021

Razz Shuck, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home after battling Covid and complications of heart disease.  He was born in Mercer County on July 18, 1939 to the late John and Edna Shuck. After serving 4 years in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Cusk, Razz went on to work for General Telephone Co of Kentucky...

Apr 7, 2021

Jean D. Marshall, 92, Lawrenceburg, formerly of Frankfort passed away peacefully Wednesday at her home. Graveside services will be held Monday 1:30 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Phil Case officiating. Jean was a retiree of A & P and Ky State Government and member of Bridgeport Christian Church. She was a member of her beloved Order of Eastern...

Apr 6, 2021

Bertha Turner Riddle, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born in Pikeville, KY on March 22, 1933 to the late William D. Brown and Lonna Turner Stanley. She worked for Fruit of the Loom and was a member of East Frankfort Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Turner Davenport; her sister,...