All Obituaries

Violet Ann Burke Jasper, 74, of Jellico, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Born on Friday, September 16, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Polmer & Maudie Mullins Burke. Violet loved working as a C.N.A., and enjoyed reading, sewing, drawing and painting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Burke, and a great-grandchild, Lincoln. Survivors include her...

Freda L Powell Johnson, 82 of Lancaster, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at her home. She was born at Panola in Waco, KY on August 30, 1941 to the late Dewey and Nellie Powell. Freda was a hard worker all her life. She enjoyed sewing, homemaking, and was the piano player for her church. Freda was a member of Gilead Baptist Church in Richmond and was a former member of Freedom Baptist Church in Lancaster. Many friends and loved ones knew her as owner & operator of Nina Ridge Store in...

Robin Lynn Adams, 35, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Danville. Robin was born February, 13, 1988 in Lincoln County, to the late Jimmy Adams & Ruby Isaacs Adams of Lancaster. She had been employed at the Garrard County Food Pantry and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.  Survivors other than her mother, Ruby, include a son, Ke’mari James Adams of Lancaster, brother, Robert Wayne (Brandy) Adams of Lancaster, sisters, Lisa Shoemaker of Florida,...

Billy Ray Jackson, Sr., 90, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. Born on Monday, October 23, 1933 in Hawesville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Coy Jackson, Sr. & Addie Fitzgerald Jackson. Billy was a pastor for many years & delivered newspapers. He pastored many churches during his ministry including: Gilbert’s Creek Baptist, Liberty Baptist, Pond Baptist & Harris Creek Baptist. He was an active member at Beech...

Nora Isabelle Naylor, 86. of Lexington, passed away  Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Lexington.  Nora was born December 27, 1936 in Garrard County to the late Gabriel M. Naylor & Hallie Barker Naylor. Her survivors include a brother , Clay Naylor, of Lexington and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday, November  27, 2023 Ramsey-Young Funeral Home by Mr. Bill Denk & Mr. Philip Farris.  Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM...

Donna Heisler Van Vleet, 85, of Davidson, North Carolina, went to be at final peace Saturday, November 18, 2023. She grew up under the influence of the Great Lakes in Ohio and Michigan. Leelanau, Michigan held a special place in her heart. She was a talented contemporary abstract artist among her other talents. Her primary media was watercolor. In her words, “my images always began with a real experience.” Her art was featured in shows across the country. She won numerous awards...

Benjamin Trenton Brogle, age 26, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Garrard County. Trent was born August 3, 1997 in Fayette County, to Ben & Anna Cecil Brogle of Lancaster. He was a farmer and a graduate of Garrard County High School. He loved reading his Bible, fishing, hunting, and tending to his cattle and sheep. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Joe & Barbara Brogle of Lancaster, maternal grandparents, Joe & Connie Cecil of...

Gregory Alan Giles, 63, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence.   Greg was born March 3, 1960 in Harrison County to the late Odus Giles, Jr. and Brenda Moss Giles of Cynthiana. He was a contractor by trade and a member of Connersville Christian Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Carol Lynn Giles, and his step-son, David Downing Garnett. Survivors include his mother, Brenda of Cynthiana, a step-daughter,...

Randall Dennis, 76, passed away on November 10, 2023 in Lexington. Born to the late Jasper & Mavie Dennis on October, 7, 1947 in Pike County. Randy worked as a probation & parole officer, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed the country diner in Morehead. Survivors include his sons, Joshua Dennis, of Lancaster, and Kevin Dennis, of Morehead; a daughter, Kristy (Mark) Anderson, of Lancaster; and grandchildren, Tyler Dennis, Kourtney Dennis, Shelby Dennis, Grayden Dennis, Loki Dennis, and...

David Alan Ray, Sr., 84, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home. Born June 29, 1939 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Steve & Myrtle Adams Ray. David had been a lifelong farmer and loved collecting old cars and trucks.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Hume Ray, and a sister, Wilma Cupp. His survivors include a son, David Alan Ray, Jr., and daughter, Donna Lynn League, both of Lancaster, two brothers, Ronald...