All Obituaries

Dora Nina Godber, 77, entered her heavenly home, following an illness on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home. Born to the late Bill (Poppy) & Polly Thomas Rapier on Monday, August 19, 1946 in Harlan, Ky. Dora worked in retail and was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church in Buckeye. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandkids. Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers; Billy, Edward, Ben, Charlie, and John Rapier; sisters, Mattie Jones, Gladys Lewis,...

Glenda Ann Guy Hester, 78, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home. Born on November 4, 1945, to the late Billy T. & Peggy Jean Israel Guy in Henderson County, NC. Glenda was a hairdresser for Martha’s Beauty Shop in Lancaster for 38 years. She was also a member of Gilberts Creek Baptist Church. Aside from her parents, Glenda was preceded in death by a son, the late Mark William Anderson; and a daughter, the late Jeanea Bolt. Survivors include a son, Anthony Wayne...

Paul Edward Ricketts, 85, of Covington, IN passed away April 7, 2024 in Lancaster, KY He was born at home in Covington, IN on October 6, 1938 Paul married Jean E. Foster on June 7, 1957 They were married for almost 67 years and raised 7 children together as well as many grandchildren  & great grandchildren Paul was proceeded in death by: His parents Elmer & Margaret Ricketts Daughter Paula Anthony Son-In-Law Alex Williams Daughter-In-Law Donna Ricketts Grandson James...

Wanda Lee Wardlow Black, 96, of Lancaster, KY peacefully passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Stanford Care and Rehab facility. She was born March 25, 1928 in Garrard County to Theodore and Nannie Wardlow. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She spent her entire life in the Lancaster and Paint Lick area, graduating from Paint Lick High School in 1946. Wanda was a former secretary for Cowden Manufacturing for many years. She was a proud, former member of...

Lynda Myers, 75 of Paint Lick, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at her home. Born June 8, 1948 in Texas, she was the daughter of the late Atley & Martha McFarland Sharp. Lynda was an accomplished homemaker and loved dogs & horses. She was a 4H Equine leader in Florida & a member of the First Baptist Church in Black Forest, Colorado. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Myers, and a brother, Jay Sharp. Survivors include her son, Scott...

Gail M. Curtis, 86 of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on Monday, November 15, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert Martin & Mary Irene Dunlap Curtis. Gail was a graduate of Camp Dick Robinson High School & was a former employee at Westinghouse for over 30 years. Gail loved cats, horses, country music, playing guitar & working puzzles. She was a member of St. William Catholic...

Clarence Orville “C.O.”, “June Boy”, Jeffery, Jr. 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on Sunday, May 2, 1948 in Harlan County, he was a son of the late Clarence Orville Jeffery, Sr. & the late Doris Velma Helton Thomas. Clarence was a United States Air Force veteran for which he served as an aviation mechanic. He was also an industrial engineer for Panasonic, in Danville. Clarence enjoyed playing golf,...

James Marvin Poynter, 78, of Lancaster, passed away at his home Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born June 8, 1945 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late John Franklin Poynter & Margaret Church Beach. James was a retired employee of the Garrard County Road Department and also enjoyed multiple trades from plumbing , farming, restoring cars, and attended Preachersville Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Louise...

Debra Johnson, 67 of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home. Born on Saturday, November 3, 1956 in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Troy Lee & Bertie Hasty Brown. Debra was a homemaker & was a member of New Fellowship Church in Nicholasville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Brown & a sister, Carolyn Davenport. Survivors include her husband, Steve Johnson, of Lancaster; daughters, Julie Peters, of Lancaster,...

Tammy Hardwick Land, 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at her home. She was born to the late Willie P. Hardwick & Betsy Tipton on Sunday, July 5, 1964, in Danville. Tammy was in poor health for many years, but had a giving heart and loved helping others when she was able.  Aside from her father, Tammy is preceded in death by a fiancé, the late Danny Freeman; and a sister, the late Vicki (Kirk) Judy. Survivors include her mother, Betsy Tipton; a daughter, Destini...