All Obituaries

LARRY N. CHADWELL Born at home to Corb Lewis and Sadie Statom Chadwell on August 6, 1941, he was the eldest of their four children.  He passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home after a long illness at the age of 79.  He was a 1960 graduate of Paint Lick High School where he thought he was a favorite of Mrs. Little, the principal, because she often took him out of class to go with her to the bank. He was a farmer and a building contractor with special gifts as a master trim...

Karen Sue McKnight, 64, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence. Born July 7, 1956 in Traverse City, Michigan, Karen was a daughter of the late Leonard Flees & Helen Witkowski Flees of California. She was a homemaker , a member of the Catholic faith and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her survivors other than her mother include two sons, John (Camille) Noldan of Wells, Maine, David (Alyssa) McKnight, Jr. of Lexington, three daughters, Melissa (Keith)...

Irvin H. Winchester, 80, of Nicholasville, husband of Peggy McDaniel Winchester, passed away Friday, May 07, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on Wednesday, October 16, 1940, he was a son of the late Hubert & Eva Burton Winchester. Irvin was a wire drawer, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Leonard & Willard Winchester, and one sister, Ina Sherrow. Survivors include his wife of 21...

Gladys M. Lamb, 86, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, May 06, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on Sunday, June 10, 1934 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Mary Merchant Duggins. Gladys worked as a caregiver, and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She was part of the Stanford Senior Citizens Club, enjoyed working puzzles, & loved to read. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E....

Bobby Gene Ray, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on May 1, 2021. Born July 17, 1938 in Garrard County, Bobby was a son of the late Holman & Nannie Walton Ray.  He had been a farmer , enjoyed going to the Garrard County Senior Citizens Center and was a lifelong member of Antioch Christian Church.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dwight Ray and infant, Eath Edward Ray, and a niece, the late Glenda Amon. His survivors include his...

Eunice Lee Duffy, 84, of Nicholasville, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home. Born August 28, 1936 in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Woodrow McBride & the late Eva Williams Land. Eunice had been a waitress for over 65 years at Jerry’s Restaurant in Lexington and was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Nicholasville.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Price Montgomery Duffy. Her survivors include a daughter,...

Harold Lee Rule, 74, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home. Born on Thursday, December 12 1946 in Paris, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Harold Veach & Gladys Rainey Rule. Harold was a United States Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He played on the Navy Basketball team on the USS Shangri La, and was the former Vice President of VAW 912 Union at Trane Co. where he worked for 40 years. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing & golf. He loved...

Stan “Flea” Ewing, 69, of Marathon, Florida, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Lancaster, Kentucky surrounded by his family. Born May 24, 1951 in Galsburg, Illinois, he was the son of Marilyn Abrahamson  & the late James Richard “J.R.” Ewing. Stan was a master plumber and a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the D.A.V., American Legion Post #0154, in Marathon, Folrida, a member of the Moose Lodge, a certified scuba diver, & a member of the...

William Vernon Gallagher, 88, of Lancaster, husband of Patricia Godsey Gallagher, passed away Thursday, April 08, 2021 at Baptist Health of Lexington. Born Monday, January 23, 1933 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Willie & Perpie Hardwick Gallagher. Vernon was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a KY Colonel, a member of the VFW, and a member of Lancaster Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran during the Korean War. In addition to his...

Edward Gerald "Eddie" Benson, 73, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Eddie was born November 23, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Gerald Edward Benson, and Clara Wood Benson Carmack . He was a retired bus driver, spent many years as a charter bus driver, and was a United States Army veteran.  In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa (Dan) Jones. His survivors include his wife, Jeannean...