All Obituaries

Donald Lane, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Loyd Gilbert Chadwell, 90, of Clarksville, IN passed away on Saturday November 27, 2021 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.  Loyd was born July 29, 1931 in Stanford KY and was the son of the late Duff Eugene and Mabel (Mullins) Chadwell.  Loyd is preceded in death by a son, Gregory F. Chadwell, grandson, Lucas M. Edwards. Loyd was 1 of 7 children and grew up in Stanford KY.  On April 5, 1952 he married Mary (Foster) Chadwell, and relocated to Orleans IN where he raised 3...

Herlin McQuerry, 80, of Paint Lick, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home. Born Monday, November 10, 1941 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Joseph E. & Berthan Wren McQuerry. He was a farmer and store owner of McQuerry General Store in Paint Lick for 26 years. Herlin loved cattle and walking horses and was a member of Berea Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Harrison McQuerry, of Paint Lick; son, Bill (Dorothy) McQuerry, of Paint Lick; step-son,...

Gene Allen, 88 of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Danville Health and Rehab. Born August 07, 1933 in Rockcastle County, he was a son of the late John & Annie Drew Allen.  Gene was a farmer, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives , Phyllis Long Allen, Phyllis Ann Canter; daughters, Joyce and Patricia Faye Allen. Survivors include a son, Johnnie Allen,...

Roger “Lannie” Buckner, 71, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. Born on Sunday, December 04, 1949 in Monterey, Tennessee, he was the son of the late General Jr., & Lidda Elizabeth Vaughn Buckner. Lannie was a United States Army veteran, who served during the Vietnam War era, where he served as a medic. He was a former employee for the Nicholasville Post Office for many years. Lannie was a member of Pentecostal Fellowship Church, a member of the...

James W. Lear, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born Saturday, December 07, 1940 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Theodore & Mabel Kavanaugh Lear. James was a material handler for Huttig for 19 years, he was member of Flatwood Baptist Church where he was also a deacon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Betty Lear; sons, Anthony Lear, James Cecil Lear, Bobby Douglas Lear;...

Kristina Marie Land, 17, of Stanford, passed away October 31, 2021 at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington. Born October 20, 2004 in Somerset, she was the daughter of Dale & Donna King Land. Kristina enjoyed art, such as drawing and coloring. She enjoyed singing, facetiming friends, and enjoyed making cooking videos. Kristina also enjoyed visiting the elderly, mentoring younger children, and reading books. Kristina was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bobby King and her...

Jesse Wayne Doan, 76, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at The VA Medical Center in Lexington. Born Sunday, April 22, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, he was a son of the late Fred Lewis Doan & Delfia Sara May. Jesse was a painter, and was in the 82nd Airborne Division, specializing in parachute assault operations in the United States Army. Jesse enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of Lancaster First Assembly Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Christine Ellen Lee Ray, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Garrard County. Born on Thursday, August 23, 1934 in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert & Helen Buchanan Lee. Christine was a former employee for American Greetings, a member of Naples First Baptist Church, loved to cook and enjoyed hosting friends and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ray, and her son, Leonard Dale Richardson. Survivors...

Tammy Jo Fain, 55, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born to Joyce Merritt Meadows & the late Robert E. Meadows on Friday, July 15, 1966 in Garrard County. Tammy worked as a school teacher in Paint Lick where she retired after 32 years. She was a faithful member of the White Lick Baptist Church and spent her free time doing yard work, gardening, and time with her family. Aside from her mother, Tammy is survived by her...