All Obituaries

David Kelly Cox, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Walker’s Trail Senior Living Center in Danville. Born on October 21, 1943, he was a son of the late Judge Henry of Clay Cox & Lucy Walker Cox. David received his undergraduate degree at Centre College and his Masters degree from North Carolina University in English Literature. His life’s work was teaching high school in Garrard County where he formed numerous lifelong relationships with his students. ...

Jerry Roy Odum, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home. Born August 17, 1942 in Pell City, Alabama, he was a son of the late Jerry L. Odum & Thelma Pike. He was a retired truck driver, having put over 40 years on the road, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, attended Beech Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing , swimming and telling big tales and storytelling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Eugene Pike. His survivors ...

Ryan Ozeruga, 29, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Baptist Health of Lexington. Born on October 16, 1996, in Vancouver, Washington, he was a son of Igor & Mia Ozeruga. Ryan was a man of many trades and talents, but spent most of his time outdoors off-roading, shooting, surfing, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his buddies. He was a truck driver, a mechanic, and enjoyed working in media on his days off. Survivors other than his parents ...

Etta Ree Sebastian, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Born to the late Rollie and Ruth Palmer on September 24, 1933, in Madison County, Kentucky. Etta spent much of her life devoted to her faith, family, and serving others with love and compassion.  Etta married her beloved husband, Frank Ballard Sebastian Jr. on March 14, 1952, they shared many years together until his passing on April 29, 1971.  Etta was a faithful member of Eastwind Pentecostal Church in Palm ...

Wayne F. Williams, 70, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Maplewood Health & Rehabilitation. Born on July 28, 1955, in Catskill, New York, he was a son of the late Sherwood W. & Marguerite Cooper Williams. Wayne lived the lake life, and enjoyed boating and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his brothers, Robbie Williams of Lexington, and Sherwood T. Williams of Houston, Texas; sisters, Wendy Picone of Savannah, Georgia, Colleen Ealey, and ...

Donald Anthony Kitchings, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Richmond. Born Apr 2, 1936 in Orlando , Florida , he was a son of the late Matthew Jerome & Ollie Byrd Kitchings. He was retired from the Palm Beach County School Board where he was a speech therapist and was also an Airforce veteran. His desire to live on a farm , inspired him to move to Kentucky in 1991, with his wife, Anne, to pursue his dream and make the most of his retirement years. Survivors ...

Retired Sergeant Major Lloyd Harrison, 79, of Lancaster, passed away May 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Lloyd was born April 4, 1947 in Estill County to the late Elmer & Beulah Woosley Harrison.  He had dedicated his life to proudly serving his county in the U.S. Army.  Retired Sergeant Major Lloyd Harrison was a patriot of the highest order, dedicating his life to the defense of our nation as an elite warrior. A proudly  decorated Green Beret, ...

Dr. Paul J. Sides, Jr, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 16 at his home in Kingsport, TN after an extended illness.  He was born on August 18, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Dr. Paul and Vivian Sides.  As a young boy while his father was in the Navy, he lived in Martha's Vineyard and New Orleans before his parents settled in Lancaster, Kentucky where he was raised. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Centre College in Danville, KY where he was a member of Sigma Chi ...

Patricia Lee Johnson, 72 of Garrard County, passed away on Saturday, May 16th 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 25th 1953, she was the late daughter of William “Toad” Virgil Brickey and Geneva Ellen Bryant Brickey. She was survived and happily married for 48 years to Bobby Gene Johnson. She was a loving and caring caretaker and loyal farmer. She was the beloved mother to three sons and one daughter, David Dwight (Mary) Coffman, Gary Wayne (Sara) ...

Edward Sherrill Arnold, Jr., 64, of Berea, Kentucky passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 7, 1961, in Lancaster, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Edward Sherrill Arnold, Sr., and Nila Ruth Grow Arnold. Edward grew up in Louisville and attended Kenwood Elementary School until 1973 at which time the family moved—returning to the maternal family farm of his grandparents, Elvin and Hallie B. Grow near Mt. Hebron and Sugar Creek in ...