All Obituaries

Twila Wilson, 76, of Danville, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Landmark of Danville. Born March 11, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas, Twila was a daughter of the late Robert Boucher & Glada Combs Boucher. She was a retired employee of R.R. Donnelly & Sons and had also worked as a retail store manager. She was also a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Muse. Her survivors include her husband, Danny Wilson of...

Jean Osborne, 89, of Hustonville, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born December 01, 1931 in Madison County, she was the last surviving child of the late Clay & Minnie Wray Simpson. Jean was a former Respiratory Therapist for Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, and was a member of the First Christian Church in Danville. Survivors include sons, Gary Lester of Hustonville, Bob Lester of Georgia and a daughter, Alice (Joe) Thomas, of...

Caroline Durham, 84, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Landmark of Lancaster. Born  December 5, 1936 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Beatrice Casey Dailey. Caroline had a long career in nursing,  first at Kentucky School for the Deaf and went on to become an LPN at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington where she retired. She was a member of Hyattsville Baptist Church and thoroughly enjoyed mowing with her John Deere mower. In...

Douglas John Newton, 57, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home. Born on December 21, 1963 in Danville, he was the son of the late Robert E. "Bobby" & Mary Ann George Newton. He graduated from Garrard County High School in 1982, and was a former Certified Nursing Assistant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Jeremy Gifford. Survivors include three children; daughter, Emily Lauren Newton (Kyle) of Somerset; sons, Charles...

  Jerry Lee Couch, 65, of  Garrard County, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. Born on Thursday, February 16, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lee & Della Shell Couch. Jerry was a former bus mechanic for Garrard County School Systems, enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also a member of Leavell Green Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Peggy Anglin Couch; son,...

Earl Paxton McQuerry, 89, of Lancaster, passed away, Sunday, September 05, 2021 at the home of his daughter. Born on Thursday, August 18, 1932 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Jim & Beulah McQuerry. Earl lived a quiet simple life of faith and integrity. His faith in Jesus Christ was the guiding force in his life. Earl’s love for his family and the way he treated others was a reflection of his Christian faith. Earl  was a lifelong member of Good Hope Baptist Church,...

Bobby Groves Denny, 88, of Danville, passed away Saturday, September 04, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born on Tuesday, December 13, 1932 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Sabie Lee & Ruby Clark Denny. He was a former employee for I.B.M. for many years. Bobby was a sports enthusiast, playing in the semi-pro Bluegrass Baseball League and the Southern Belle softball team. He was also an avid golfer. Bobby served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany...

James Alfred Gaffney, 94, of Lancaster, passed away  Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his residence.  Born October 28, 1926 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Harrison Gaffney & Mary Frances Chadwell Gaffney., Alfred was a retired technician at IBM, had served his country in the US Army during World War II , and was a member of the Christian faith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William C. & W.H....

Harriett Ann (Preston) Pingleton, 67 of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on June 10, 1954 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Harry Logan & Kathleen Marie (Marshbanks) Preston. She was a member of and had served as pianist at her home church of New Antioch Christian Church and was currently the pianist at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, She was retired from Honeywell Corporation in...

Phyllis Long Allen, 78, of Lancaster, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on Wednesday, September 16, 1942 in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Long Sr. & Thelma Louise Naylor. Phyllis was a former Office–Operator for AT&T. She was also a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Gene Allen, of Lancaster; brother, Gene Long Jr., of Lawrenceburg; nephew, Doug (Lori) Ray,...