William "Bill" Hartwell Baughn, 73, of Lancaster, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Stanford. Born to the late Charles Buford, Jr. & Edith Dale Lowry Baughn on September 15, 1950 in Lexington. Bill was a Ham Operator, enjoyed farming, hunting, and visiting the Garrard Senior Center.

Aside from his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, the late Buford Dale Baughn. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Ray Baughn; sons, James William (Maggie) Baughn, of Austin, TX, Michael Ray Baughn, of Lancaster; a step-son Travis (Mandi) Walls, of Lancaster; daughters, Tracy Elizabeth Baughn (Ray) Evangelista, of Colorado & Melissa Lynn "Lisa" Baughn, of Dallas, TX; and seven grandchildren.

Bill's wishes for cremation have been honored at this time. Friends and family members may leave condolences or special memories on his tribute wall at: www.ramsey-young.com or www.ckccrematory.com. Ramsey-Young Funeral Home and Central Kentucky Cremation are in charge of arrangements.