All Obituaries

Donald Wayne Ballard, 72, of Stanford, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home. He was the widower of Rita Ballard. His arrangements are pending at this time.

David L. Murphy, 80, of Corydon, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. David was a member of Georgetown Christian Church, was an avid golfer, NASCAR fan, and an avid UK and WKU sports fan. In his younger years, he enjoyed farming with his family, being a cub scout leader, and participating and coaching in softball, baseball, and basketball. He was born on September 29, 1941 in Lancaster, Kentucky to the late Bailey and Edna (Casey) Murphy. Along with his parents, David is...

John J. Harmon, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born to the late Judson & Irene Adams Harmon on Monday, April 29, 1946 in Lexington. John graduated from Lafayette High School, then went on to attend Cumberland University where he graduated with marine biology & bio-chemistry degrees. He was a former salesmen. John is survived by his wife, Shirley Cochran Harmon; sons John (Lisa) Harmon, of Lancaster and Christian...

Mark Blevins, 67, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his home. Born in Richmond, Kentucky, November 29, 1954 to the late Hume & Ethel Ratliff Blevins, Mark grew up with a love for the lake and fishing. He was active in several sports as a child and spent most of his days with cousins. He graduated from Madison Central High School and enlisted in The United States Navy in 1974, where he served for 4 years. He was proud to be a veteran and loved his country. He worked 20...

Timothy Michael Gentry, 58, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born to the late Vernon Vernard & Emma Lee Hormel Gentry on Saturday, March 23, 1963 in Richmond, he was a former yard foreman for Intech Contracting, and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, Timothy is preceded in death by his sister, the late Peggy (Tom) Barnes. Timothy is survived by his wife, Jean Lear Gentry, of Lancaster; sons Michael...

Russell Clay Sebastian, 87, of Lancaster, KY. Born July 25,1934 in Garrard Co., son of the late Coleman & Hallie Anderson Sebastian. He was a retired carpenter and member of Hyattsville Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Sebastian and three sisters Bessie Mack, Doris Watts, & Linda Lane. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Beulah Huffman Sebastian, two daughters Pam (Roddy) Carr, Robin (John R.) Ball and a son, Rusty...

Manford Foley, 82, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, January 07, 2022 at Baptist Health in Richmond. Born Tuesday, April 18, 1939 in Madison County, he was a son of the late Oscar & Anna Mae Ross Foley. Manford was a farmer and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers;  Edward Foley, Bill Foley, Pete Foley, Herbert Foley, sisters; Steen Hall, Grace Simpson, Hazel Gill, Mary Massingale & LaVerna Foley. Survivors...

Jackie R. Tudor, 75, of Stanford, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was born January 13, 1946 in Danville, to the late Louis & Nell Bingham Tudor. Jackie spent his career as  a dozer operator for Hinkle Construction,  was a licensed plumber, pilot, avid fisherman, member of the Corvette Friends Club, and a Kentucky Football fan. He was a United States Army veteran with the rank of Sergeant. Jackie was a member of...

Sue Margaret Brumett, 76, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Monday, July 09, 1945 in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Louis & Lucille Goins Grimes, Sr. Sue was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Preston “Bill” Brumett, and a sister, Shirley Clark. Survivors include a son, Russell (Doris) Brumett, of Stanford; daughters, Teresa (J.D.)...

James K. Baker, 78, of Lancaster, husband of Linda Ballard Baker, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born Friday, June 4, 1943 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late James F. & Edith Preston Baker. He was a former buyer for Whirlpool & Matsushita, and a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. James was a volunteer firefighter and EMT, a Red Cross CPR first aid instructor, a DES member, part of Boy Scouts Troop 180, and a Kentucky...