Micah Allen Byrd, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 71.

Born on November 30, 1951, in Danville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James and Hazel Meeks Byrd. Micah was a farmer and a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by a foster sister, Mary Jo McDonald of Liberty; special cousins, J.C. and Kathy Hines of Liberty; and a host of other cousins and relatives.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Mill Springs National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family in offsetting funeral expenses.

Arrangements for Mr. Micah Byrd are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Zachary Martin Sauder, of Windsor, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. He was 2 years, 11 months, and 27 days young.

Born May 16, 2020, in Casey County, KY, he is the son of Glenn and Valerie Martin Sauder. Zachary is survived by sister, Virginia Sauder; his brother, Bernell Sauder; paternal grandparents, Leon and Louella Sauder; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Susie Martin; paternal great-grandmothers, Lizzie Sauder and Anna Burkholder; and maternal great-grandparents, Harvey and Nora Martin and Mervin and Laura Martin.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30AM on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Cedar Hill Church. Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

There will be a visitation on Monday from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the Sauder home, 1468 Merritt Ridge Road in Windsor, KY.

Arrangements under the care of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Gregory Dale Davidson, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Liberty. He was 61.

Born September 22, 1961, in Casey County, KY, he was a son of the late Linda Roberts Johnson. Greg was a truck driver and a US Navy Veteran. He was a former preacher. Greg was a gun enthusiast.

Survivors include his son, Cyrus Davidson; daughter, Laura Davidson (and Jeff Lawhorn); adopted son, Joseph Cooper; adopted daughter, Renee Williams; sister, Twilla Johnson; granddaughter, Charlee Lawhorn; and special brother, Wayne Lee.

Greg was preceded in death by his brother, David Lee Johnson.

There will be no services held at this time.

The family requests memorial contributions to help offset funeral expenses. Donations may be given at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Arrangements under the care and direction of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

June Hodge, age 58, of Stanford, KY, passed away on Friday May 12th, 2023, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was born June 12th, 1964, in Liberty, KY. She was the daughter of the late Hulon and Viola Auter Hodge.

June was a former childcare giver.

Survivors include: One Daughter: Amber and (Jared) Watts of Middleburg, Two Grandchildren: Sadie and Lane Watts, Seven Siblings: Billy Hodge of Somerset, Alberta Lawson of Lafayette, IN, Wilma and (Warren) Harness of Danville, IN, Mary Slone of Stanford, Sarah and (Gary) VanGorden of Stanford, Josephine and (Bobby) West of Nancy, and Jerry Lee Hodge of Stanford.

Preceding her in death besides her parents was Five Siblings: Elizabeth Trooper, Hazel Mosley, Betty Adams, Nadine Warren, and Allen Hodge.

Graveside Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday May 13th, 2023, at Bethelridge Cemetery. Bro. Kevin Pittman officiating. Burial will be in the Bethelridge Cemetery.

Kelley Brent Elmore, age 51, of Kings Mountain, KY, passed away on Monday May 8th, 2023. He was born August 20th, 1971, in Liberty, KY. He was the son of Barbara Dearth Elmore of Kings Mountain and the late Gerald Brent Elmore.

Kelley was a truck driver.

Additional Survivors include: Two Daughters: Brittany Elmore of Yosemite and Sydney Elmore of Kings Mountain and Five Grandchildren.

Preceding him in death besides his father was One Brother: Ryan Elmore.

Visitation will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday May 11th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday May 11th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Dwight Bastin officiating. Burial will be in the Grove Ridge Cemetery.

Frances Christine Pittman, age 80, of Lexington, KY, passed away on Monday May 8th, 2023. She was born September 22nd, 1942, in Casey Co., KY. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Fayrene Gastineau Price.

Frances was the widow of Elijah Thomas “Butch” Pittman.  Frances was a sales manager.

Survivors include: Two Sons: Christopher Thomas and (Kelly) Pittman of Georgetown and Jay Pittman of Lexington, Two Grandchildren: Mason and Emma Pittman and One Sister: Wanda Spears of Liberty.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was One Sister: Imogene McAninch.

Graveside services will be held 12:00 Noon Friday May 12th, 2023, at Casey County Memorial Gardens.  officiating. Don Cravens officiating. Burial will be in the Casey County Memorial Gardens

Mable Rose Porter, age 89, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away on Monday May 8th, 2023. She was born June 2nd, 1933, in Ellisburg, KY. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Curtsinger and Marie Taylor Phillips.

Mable was the widow of Buddy Russell Porter.  Mable was a homemaker.

Survivors include: One Daughter: Cynthia Porter Combs of Russell Springs, One Son: Michael Russell Porter of Zephyrhills, FL, Three Grandchildren: Katie Price, Carolyn Combs and Todd Price and Four Great Granddaughters.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was One Daughter: Jennifer Porter Dunn and One Sister: Kathryn Gilpin.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday May 13th, 2023, at Antioch Cemetery. Carolyn Combs officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery.

Vivian June “Junebug” Snow Hardwick, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 74.

Born on August 27, 1948, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Fred Childress and Velma Lee Richards Snow. June was a seamstress. She enjoyed cooking, singing, sewing, flowers, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. June attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church and Dunnville Christian Church. She had a strong profession of faith and she trusted Christ.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Bobbie) Hardwick and Marc (Regina) Hardwick, both of Russell Springs; a daughter, Dinah (Mickey) Rooks of Columbia; a stepdaughter, Delania (William) Luttrell of Dunnville; six grandchildren, Katie, Maggie, Zoe, Brylie, Morgan, and C.J.; specially cherished family members, Chris and Felicia Hickson and their five children; and a sister, Bernice Griffin of Jacktown.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Earlin Hardwick, who passed away on June 26, 2017; and two sisters, Violet Coffman and Marie Singleton.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at South Fork Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Maupin & Bro. Derick Terry officiating.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Clements, Ryan Clements, Brian McQueary, Dave Delong, Brandon Richardson, and Mickey Rooks.

Arrangements for Mrs. Vivian June “Junebug” Snow Hardwick are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Braxton Glen Foley, of Liberty, gained his super hero wings at 9:28PM on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was 13 years, 3 months, and 8 days young.

Born Thursday, January 21, 2010, in Lexington, KY, he is the son of Phillip Jason Foley and Sherrie Johnson Foley. Braxton loved the beach, his iPad, his money, fishing, and Paw Patrol. He was a proud Junior Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include his parents, Jason and Sherrie Foley of Liberty; sisters, Abby and Bella Foley, both of Liberty; paternal grandparents, Phillip and Sharon Foley of Liberty; maternal grandfather, Glen (and wife, Sharon) Johnson of Inez, KY; aunts and uncles, Matt and Tiffany Foley, Jessica and Nelson Grubbs, and Megan McClure; and a host of other family members and friends also survive.

Braxton was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sherrie Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Brown officiating.

Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Monday at the funeral home.

The family requests memorial contributions to help offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements under the care of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook and video tribute are available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Larry Thompson Griffin, of Liberty, passed away on April 10, 2023, at his home. He was 85.

Born July 30, 1937, in Liberty, KY, he was a son of the late Stanley and Marguerite Burkhard Griffin. Larry finished his career as President of Casey County Bank. He was the former co-owner of Griffin-Wesley Motors in Liberty. Larry was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a founding member of the Hickory Hills Country Club, where he had the first hole-in-one. Larry loved his farm and his family. Larry is preceded in death by his dear wife, Sue Sweeney Griffin, who passed away on February 27, 2023.

Survivors include his sons, Tom (and Rebecca Smith) Griffin and Matt Griffin, both of Louisville; and three grandchildren, Sam, Matthew, and Claire Griffin.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.  

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Casey County Public Library, 238 Middleburg Street, Liberty, KY 42539.

Arrangements for Mr. Larry Griffin are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Beverly Meeks Davis, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Casey County Hospital. She was 73.

Born on February 15, 1950, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late George and Maxine Pendleton Wethington.

Beverly was a retired seamstress. She was a member of Dunnville Church of God. She loved her family to no end.

She is survived by her husband, John “J.L.” Davis of Liberty; two sons, Michael Meeks of Dunnville and David Davis of Liberty; two daughters, Brenda (Andrew) Rettig and Melodie Davis, both of Amelia, Ohio; two grandchildren, Shawn Meeks and Keisha Meeks; four great-grandchildren, Payton Belton, Camdon Meeks, E.J. Gilpin, and Keinein Gilpin; a brother, Larry (Anna) Wethington of Lexington, Virginia; and a sister, Brenda (Dale) Jones of Louisville.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Herman Ed Meeks; and two brothers, Ernest Wethington and Joseph Wethington.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Stidham officiating.

Burial will follow in Old Antioch Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Arrangements for Mrs. Beverly Meeks Davis are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Timothy “Tim” Rollin Emerson, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Casey County Hospital. He was 62.

Born on April 14, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of Lillie Louise Grant Emerson and the late Rollin Lyle Emerson.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Todd Emerson and Troy (Michelle) Emerson, both of Liberty; nieces and nephews, Sydney, Aleigha, Lucas, Abby, and Kayla; and great nieces and nephews, Grace, Branson, Jackson, Hagen, Theo, and Atlee.

A graveside celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Whited Cemetery.

Arrangements for Mr. Tim Emerson are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Charles Harold “Robbie” Robinson Jr., age 91, of Danville, KY, passed away on Saturday April 15th, 2023, at Danville Center for Health and Rehab. He was born September 14th, 1931, in Akron, OH. He was the son of the late Charles Harold Robinson Sr., and Elsie Lanier Hinson Robinson.

Robbie was the widower of Zelda Murriel Goode Robinson who passed away on January 12th, 2012.

Robbie was a transport operator for Consolidated Freightways for 31 years, a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and a member of MT. Akra Lodge #680 F&AM in Akron, OH.

Survivors include: One Daughter: Elsie and (Chris) Gallagher of Summerville, N.C., Two Sons: Charles Rodney and (Cassandra) Robinson of Delafield, WI and Donald and (Sue) Robinson of Uniontown, OH, Twenty Grandchildren, Twenty-Three Great Grandchildren and Twelve Great Great Grandchildren.

Preceding him in death besides his parents and spouse was One Son: Charles Blake Robinson, Two Stepchildren: Sharon Stanfield and Glenda McDaniel and One Sister: Margaret Anne Granquist.

Visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday April 22nd, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  

Masonic Services will be held 12:30 P.M. Saturday April 22nd, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday April 22nd, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Creech Richardson officiating.

Burial will be in the Peavey Cemetery.

Brandon Cole Roy, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was 42.

Born on February 16, 1981, in Noblesville, Indiana, he was a son of Carrie Sue Roy Powell, who survives. Brandon was a self-employed auto mechanic. He loved working on vehicles and enjoyed RC cars.

In addition to his mother, Brandon is survived by two brothers, Dustin Powell (Tabitha Cleary) of Dunnville and Logan Powell of Liberty; nephews, Kyler, Brody, Dax, Levi, and Rayen; uncles, Chris Roy, David Roy, Paul Roy, and Butch Miller; and an aunt, Mary Gossett.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home to assist the family of Brandon Roy with funeral expenses.

Arrangements for Mr. Brandon Roy are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Susan Teresa Wall, age 57, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Friday April 14th, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 6th, 1965, in Danville, KY. She was the daughter of Forrest Wall Jr of Liberty and the late Berdina Sue Benson Wall.

Teresa was a former Walmart employee in Danville, KY.

Additional Survivors include: One Sister: Renita Carman of Liberty, One Brother: Brent Wall of Liberty, Two Nephews: Tyler Sims and Rance Carman, One Great Newphew: Kittim Carman and One Great Niece: Klara Carman.

Preceding her in death besides her mother was One Brother: Rodney Wall.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday April 18th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday April 19th, 2023 at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Steve Watts officiating.

Burial will be in the Willow Springs Cemetery.

Wanda Combest, age 81, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Thursday April 13th, 2023, at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born August 28th, 1941, in Adair County, KY. She was the daughter of the late Estil and Idoma Goode Hardin.

Wanda was the widow of Paul Glen Combest.

Wanda was a teacher.

Survivors include: Two Daughters: Kimberly Combest of Columbia and Tammy Combest of Louisville, Three Grandchildren: Eliza Glen Combest, Grace Pietrantoni and Luca Pietrantoni, Two Sisters: Francis Hutchins of Louisville and Patty (Doug) Johnson of Liberty and One Brother: Carl Ray (Phyllis) Hardin of Lebanon.

She was preceded in death by: Four Sisters: Celestine Siers, Ann Mills, Juanita Newman and Beulah Watson and Two Brothers: William Hardin and Lewis Hardin.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. till 3:00 P.M. Sunday April 16th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.

Private family graveside service will be held in the Antioch Cemetery.

Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Vaught, of Hustonville, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home. He was 75.

Born on August 11, 1947, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Melvin Roy “Biggie” and Mary Mabel Murphy Vaught. Ronnie was a heavy equipment operator. He was a loving father and grandfather and an extremely hard worker.

He is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Bradney) McGowan of Jabez and Marcella (Ron) Luster of Hustonville; eight grandchildren, Kayla Cundiff (Travis Wethington), Janzen Cundiff (Brenan Coffey), Ty (Fedra) Cundiff, Kyle Scott, Nick Scott, Bethani Luster, Bailee Luster, and Brooklyn Luster; four step-grandchildren, Chandler McGowan, Chelsea Savage, Jacob Luster, and Samantha Duff; three great-grandchildren, Khloe’e, Bentlee, and Kambre’e; and a brother, R.C. Vaught.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Nona Vaught.

All services will be held privately. Burial will be held in Wilson Cemetery.

Arrangements for Mr. Ronnie Vaught are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Wayne Gorden Hughes left this earthly life on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 91 years at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

He was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, on January 30, 1932, to Bob and Connie Hughes of Elkhorn, Kentucky.

Wayne was married to Gladys Bolt Hughes on March 21, 1953. They had just recently celebrated seventy years of marriage together.

Wayne was a self-taught agricultural leader having raised many animals, crops, and his prize apple orchard that he turned into a family business with his wife and children. His business brought in many new friends that loved to visit and talk. Wayne rarely met a stranger and if he did, they were not strangers for long. If you hadn’t heard his stories of hauling pigs to market, picking strawberries, or grading apples, he would have been eager to tell you all about it.

Besides being a businessman and family man, Wayne was a true and faithful servant of God with membership of over fifty years at Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church. In the past few months when he couldn’t make it to Sunday services, he was most definitely there in heart and spirit.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Connie Hughes; a son, Kerry Wayne Hughes; three sisters, Margaret Hughes, Jewell Hughes, and Barbara Henderson; two brothers, Orville and Gary Hughes; and a granddaughter, Melissa Renee’ Hughes.

Left on earth waiting to see him again are his wife, Gladys Hughes; two daughters, Karen (and Ed) Garner and Michelle (and Patrick) Moore, a grandson, Joseph Garner; three granddaughters, Jessica (and JP) Loar, Meranda (and Jesse) Milroy, and Ashley (and James) Pittman. He was also a loving Poppie to his great-grandchildren, Zakarie, Tanner, Nova, Haylee, Zathera, and Jimmy; two sisters, Doris Reynolds and Mildred Druin; and two brothers, Larry (and Linda) Hughes and Roger (and Donna) Hughes.

Life will not be the same without our precious Daddy Wayne. Everyone, especially at his doctor’s offices, was always glad to see him as he was their sweetheart and most certainly ours, as well. Wayne has battled various types of cancer over the past twenty-seven years, but he was a true fighter. He loved his church, his family, and especially his God, knowing he would see him through. He is now our shining star until we meet again. He will always be in our hearts.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Price and Bro. Kenny Blevins officiating.

Burial will follow in Cold Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, April 10, 2023, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Cold Springs Primitive Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Ed Garner, Patrick Moore, Roger Hughes, Larry Hughes, Andrew Ellis, and Wes Ellis. Honorary pallbearers will be James Pittman, Jesse Milroy, and J.P. Loar.

Arrangements for Mr. Wayne Hughes are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Thomas W. “Tommy” Clark, age 69, of Middleburg, KY, passed away on Saturday April 8th, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Care Center. He was born November 14th, 1953, in Liberty, KY. He was the son of the late Harold T. and Lydia Vanoy Clark.

Tommy was a farmer and a retired Funeral Director at Bartle Funeral Home.

Survivors include: His Spouse: Betty Bartle Clark, Four Children: Austin, Hannah and Hunter Lee all of Middleburg and Stephanie and (Robby) Murphy of Middleburg, Two Grandchildren: Haley and (Devin) Burton of Middleburg and Megan and (Caleb) Wesley of Liberty, Three Great Grandchildren: Amelya, Owen and Aubree Kate, One Brother: Kenny and (Elsie) Clark of Hustonville, One Niece: Kendra and (J.P.) Sandusky of Liberty, One Nephew: Ben and (Jennifer) Allen of Lexington, One Great Niece and Three Great Nephews: Zetta, Talon, Brooks and Will.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M.  Monday April 10th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. 

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday April 11th, 2023, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery.

Bernice Frances Luttrell, of Dunnville, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 88.

Born October 10, 1934, in Casey Co., KY, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Thelma Bernard Roy. Bernice was a member of the Thomas Ridge Church, where she had a strong Christian faith. She was a homemaker and also a cook at the Phelps School for many years. Bernice loved her family and her Church. She enjoyed cooking, gospel music, bluegrass, and socializing, as she easily made friends.

Survivors include her son, Dormand Luttrell of Dunnville; daughter, Nancy Luttrell of Dunnville; brother, Herley Roy of Dunnville; sister, Inice Holt of Dunnville; and Shaylan Helm, whom she loved like a granddaughter.

In 1951, Bernice married the love of her life, Durward C. Luttrell. He preceded her in death in 2006 after 55 years of marriage.

She is also predeceased by her brother, Major Roy.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Thomas Ridge Church with Bro. Hershel Lawhorn officiating.

Burial will follow in the Thomas Ridge Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10:30AM until 2:00PM on Saturday at the Church.

Pallbearers will be Trent Roy, Jason Tucker, Neil Luttrell, Stevie Roy, Jeffery Roy, and Jeremy Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Roy, Greg Bernard, and Craig Price.

Arrangements under the care and direction of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.