All Obituaries

Karen Meadows, 58, of Lancaster, wife of Jack Meadows, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Landmark of Lancaster. Born on Monday, October 19, 1964 in Berea, she was a daughter of the late Otis Todd & Jeanette Collier Todd. Karen was a former school teacher for Crab Orchard Elementary. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Todd. Survivors other than her husband Jack include a son, Jared (Sarah) Emerson, of...

James Ray Stinnett, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Baptist Health in LaGrange, Ky. Born Thursday, September 22, 1949 to the late Edward & Anna Mae McDowell Stinnett in Jessamine County. James was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat fan and was apart of the C.C.C.C. Bingo Group. He also attended Cornerstone Assembly of God. Aside from his parents, James is preceded in death by; a brother, Beeler Stinnett; and a sister, Connie Stinnett. Survivors include; a brother,...

Evelyn Grace Walton & Francis Gail Walton, twin baby girls of Calvin & Desirae Walton, were born Monday, December 5, 2022 at UK Medical Center. Francis Gail was stillborn & Evelyn Grace passed away on December 7, 2022. Surviving family other than their parents Calvin & Desirae, include maternal grandparents, Darrell & Della Lear, of Garrard County, and paternal grandparents, Barry & Teresa Walton, of Garrard County. Private family services will be held at Paint Lick...

Hazel Marie Naylor, 100, of Lancaster, Kentucky, passed away November 30th, 2022 in Lancaster, Kentucky. The Garrard County native was the daughter of Lennie & Winnie Tapp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Naylor, Sr., an infant son, Carl Rice Naylor, one sister, Pauline Tapp, and two brothers, Charles & James Tapp. Hazel worked for 40 plus years, working in Lancaster as a store manager & clerk. Everyone knew her & she loved...

Shirley Kennedy Beasley, 84, of Garrard County, wife of Earl Beasley, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born Monday, May 30, 1938 in Old Town, Maine, she was a daughter of the late George E. & Glenna Drake Kennedy. Shirley enjoyed quilting & painting, and was a member of Preachersville Methodist Church. She was a former factory worker for Cowden Manufacturing Co. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Allen K....

Connie Gordon, 67, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Saturday, August 6, 1955 in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late J.T. & Betty Hughes Hafley. Connie was a nurse for the Thompson Hood Veteran’s Center & enjoyed cooking and gardening. She also took pride in  volunteering for the Garrard County Animal Shelter. Connie was a devout  Christian. In addition to her parents, she was...

James Edward McCulley, 96, of Lancaster, husband of JoAnn Brackett McCulley, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Friday, March 5, 1926 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Noel & Emma Stipes McCulley. James was an avid UK fan, & a member of the Oddfellows. He was a former employee for Dixie Cup Co. in Lexington, & a member of Gunn’s Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors other than his wife, JoAnn, includes...

Marie Dillon Starnes, 92 of Trotwood, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Marie was born in Wayne County, KY on July 30, 1930 to her parents, John M. Dillon and Sue (Bratton) Dillon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Starnes; 3 brothers, Leo F. Dillon, James H. Dillon, and Billy Dillon; and half-brothers, Charlie and Jason Dillon. Marie is survived by her son, Eddie K. (Diane) Starnes; daughter, Elaine (Bruce) Miller;...

Martha Maggard, 62, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born Friday, July 22, 1960 in Letcher County, she was a daughter of the late Jessie R. & Reva Shell Maggard. Martha was a member of Hyattsville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers & sisters, James C., Bobby D., Ritter A., Barbara L., Henry, John C., & Hubert “Duck” Maggard. Survivors include brothers &...

Dylan Moore, age 5, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Lancaster. Dylan was born on December 2, 2016 in Lexington. His family, Josh and Katie Bolton, will be holding a memorial service at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Hyattsville Baptist Church with Bro. Daryl Hodge and Bro. Bill Bales officiating. Doors will open at 11:30. Information courtesy of Ramsey-Young Funeral Home.