All Obituaries

Glen E. Raines, 86, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Baptist Health of Louisville. Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Joseph Douglas “Joey” Johnson, 55, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville,  surrounded by loved ones. Born on Saturday, August 6, 1966 in Danville, he was a son of the late Edward Johnson & Jenny Louise Poynter. He worked in maintenance for American Greetings. Joey was an avid University of Kentucky sports fan, & attended Gilbert’s Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Gladys B. Woodard, 83, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her home in Madison County. Born Tuesday, May 16, 1939 in Lancaster, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late A. Z. Baker & Irene Richardson Hamm. She retired from Parker Seal Factory in Berea. Gladys enjoyed working in the yard and going to yard sales.   Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Tina “Susie” Bolton, and a brother, Virgil Baker. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie...

Anthony Kevin “Toby” Houp, 62, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home. Born on Sunday, January 24, 1960 in High Bridge, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Junior Farris & Marietta Horton. Toby was a former heavy equipment operator for C.M.C., and enjoyed excavating and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger “Rusty” Houp, Gary Houp; niece, Pearl Lay; nephew, Corey Taylor. Survivors include his...

Lisa M. Dunn, 54, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Arrangements are currently pending at this time.

Joetta Collier, 77, of Garrard County, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Tuesday, August 22, 1944 in Garrard County. She was a daughter of the late Allen & Lealer Murphy Matthews. She was a farmer, housekeeper, and sat with the elderly. Joetta was a member of the Dix River Pentecostal Church and loved her cats. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include a brother,...

Baxter P. Cochran, 87, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Wesley Manor Retirement Community. Born on Friday, June 29, 1934 in Louisville, he was a son of the late Eugene & Leonora Potter Cochran. Baxter was a Presbyterian Pastor & history buff.  He also enjoyed pastel painting and sailing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Cochran, and one brother, David Cochran. Survivors include sons, Nathan Cochran (Mary Griffin), of...

Mortan Gibson, 80, of Garrard County, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Thursday, May 22, 1941 in Leslie County, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Merida & Zilpha Collins Gibson. He was a tool department manager for Ace Hardware in Richmond and a member of Community Worship Church of God, in Crab Orchard. Mortan enjoyed fishing, hunting & gardening. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife,...

Michael Warren Hicks, 56, of Stanford, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at UK Medical Center in Lexington.  Born November 18, 1965 in  Garrard County, Mike was the son of the late James W. Hicks and Phyllis J. Wilmot Hicks of Lancaster. He had been a lifelong farmer and a member of Hedgeville Baptist Church. In addition to his mother , he is survived by a son, Quince (Jaylan Sowders) Hicks of Stanford, a sister, Sherry (Durand) Brown of Paint Lick, two grandchildren, Ollie Kate...

Tommy Wilson Ward, 82, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born to the late Otis & Bertie Casey Ward on Tuesday, January 23, 1940 in Richmond. Tommy served in the United States Army and was a former truck driver for a cattle business and the state. Tommy was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and yard sales.   He is survived by a son, Jerry Ward, of Lancaster; daughters, Sharon (Jerry) Combs, of Crab Orchard, Tammy...