All Obituaries

Beth Ellen Anderson, 49, of Windsor, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Casey County Hospital in Liberty. Born on June 4, 1976, she was the daughter of Tony & Billie Anderson Coleman. Beth was a lifelong farmer, and loved her animals. She enjoyed riding horses, being outdoors, farming, and old country music. She was devout in her faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a member of Drake’s Creek Baptist Church. Beth was a joy to all that ...

Laura Mae Hicks, 76, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 31, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Brach Densbury & Lena Helton. Laura was a homemaker, and loved her friends & family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Quention Dale Hicks; daughters, Joy Douglas and Shari Dale Hicks; grandchildren, Timothy Dale Douglas, and Misty Douglas. Survivors include her son, Nathan (Jenny) ...

William Godber, 81, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Baptist Health of Lexington. Born on December 31, 1944, in Corning, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Albert & Iola Fay Green Godber. William attended Beech Grove Baptist Church, and was a contractor by trade. He enjoyed woodworking, and most of all, spending time with his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Nina Rapier Godber; sisters, Doris Jean Shaw, and ...

Wanda Allen, 78, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 7, 1947, in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Elisha & Rose Day Sparks.  Wanda attended Leavell Green Christian Church. She was a former employee at the Garrard County Health Deptartment & Social Services, and was also a farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Ray Allen; son, David Allen, and a ...

Constance “Connie” Jean Tirey Davidson, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Maplewood Health & Rehabilitation. She was born on December 15, 1947, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Rev. Conley R. & LaDonna Jean Tirey. Connie graduated from Estill County High School in 1965. She went on to business school for a short time. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Conley H. Tirey; husbands Jake Osbourne (killed in the line of ...

Patricia A. Willhoite, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Maplewood Manor in Lancaster. Patricia was born October 25, 1946 in Lexington to the late Troy Lee & Bertie Olive Hasty Brown.   She had been a beautician and was a retired operator for Verizon Communications. She was also a member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Nicholasville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Dustin Haider. She is survived by a brother Troy Brown, ...

William “Bill” Kenneth Hurt, 77, of Paint Lick, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. Born on June 15, 1948, he was the son of the late William “W.K.” Hurt & Doris Green Hurt. Bill was a lifelong farmer, he loved farming, and enjoyed rabbit hunting, and fishing. Bill was a Vietnam War veteran, and served in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Hurt ...

Nancy Hume Young, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 8, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Charlie & Lois Sebastian Hume. She was married to her loving husband, Robert Young for almost 62 years —  (25 days shy). Nancy worked at many establishments over the years, her first job was a box office attendant selling tickets at the Grand Theater in Lancaster, at the age of 15. She went on to hold ...

Darla Denise Miller, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on November 8, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Zeb Talbott & Shirley Brown Robinson. Darla was a homemaker, and enjoyed crafting, and crocheting. She loved to socialize, and never met a stranger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Robinson; sister, Sharon Montgomery; niece & nephew, Brenda & John ...

Rebecca Burke, 69, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 after a long illness.  Born on July 12, 1956, to James O. & Betty Lambert, Rebecca lived a life filled dedication, love, and quiet strength. She retired after many years of faithful service to the Lexington-Fayette County Government, where she formed a lasting friendship with her best friend, Cassandra. Rebecca was preceded in beath by her beloved husband, Dennie, with whom she longed to be reunited with; ...