Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Delbert L. “PeeWee” Durham, age 60, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Stanford. Born Friday, July 15, 1960 in Taylorville, Illinois, he was the son to Virginia Martin Durham of Stanford and the late Virgil Durham, Jr. Delbert loved his grandchildren. He was a talented pool player and loved working the monthly food pantry at...

Apr 12, 2021

Edith Lucille Harris Zwahlen, 88 of Waynesburg, Kentucky passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the home of her son, Jerry also of Waynesburg, Kentucky. She was the wife of the late Bill Zwahlen who preceded her in death November 16, 2011. Born July 5, 1932 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Corsa and...

Apr 8, 2021

JoAnn C. Williams, 84, of Danville passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Born December 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alvie and Edna Clem Smith.  She was a Baptist.

JoAnn was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Cheatham and by her twin sister, Jone Smith.  She is survived by a brother,...

Apr 4, 2021

Janet Lee Gooch Hatter, age 83, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Born Sunday, May 2, 1937 in the Pond Ridge Community in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis H. and Gladys Carey Gooch. Her loving husband is Shannon Hatter of Waynesburg. Janet was a member of Grace Fellowship...

Mar 22, 2021

Charles Cecil Bottom, 79, passed away Monday March 22, 2021. He was born in Perryville, Kentucky on June 30, 1941 the son of the late Gilbert Cecil and Martha Frances Butler Bottom and was the loving significant other for 19 years of Nancy Kleckner. Charlie retired from Whirlpool/Mashusta and was very proud of his 28 years of service. He...

Mar 22, 2021

PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN CHOSEN BY THE FAMILY

Funeral Service livestreamed Monday, March 29, 2021 on Facebook under "Smith-Jackson FH Danville" at 12:00 Noon

PUBLIC WALK-THRU VISITATION:

DATE: Sunday, March 28, 2021

TIME: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Place: Bethel Baptist Church, 309 Cowan St. Danville, KY

Mar 12, 2021

Beulah Frances Simpson Stevens, 79, of Junction City passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at her residence.  Born October 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Mae Catlett Simpson.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Melvin Crowe, Jr., and brothers: John, Donnie, Paul, James, and David.

Beulah is...

Mar 8, 2021

Brian Michael Coleman, 46, of Danville, passed away March 8, 2021 in Danville, Kentucky. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 13, 1974 to Jennifer Coleman of Nicholasville, Kentucky and the late Larry Coleman. Surviving is his mother; brothers, Josh Coleman of Nicholasville and Aaron Coleman of Lawrenceburg; sisters, Stephanie Carr (Stephen) of Stanford and Shashona Hawkins (David)...

Mar 7, 2021

Norma Faye Simms Carrier, 87, died Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born December 17, 1933 in Waynesburg to the late Chester and Nellie Pearl Addington Simms. Norma attended Eastern Kentucky University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. She was a member of the Photography Club while attending Eastern Kentucky University. Norma was a member of Calvary Baptist Church...

Feb 25, 2021

Leroy Davis, 90, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred.

Leroy was born on July 29, 1930 in Garrard County to the late Harlan and Edna Hall Davis. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed gardening. Leroy was of the Baptist...

Feb 25, 2021

Judy Woods, 64, of Danville, passed away February 25, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Miranda Williams Spence. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Woods.

Judy retired as a nurse from St. Joseph Hospital after working there for many years. She loved her...

Feb 22, 2021

Elizabeth E. Waits Chambers, age 100, of Corbin (formerly of Danville) died Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born February 9, 1921 the daughter of Luther T. Waits and Mary Florence Waits of Parksville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Elwood C. Chambers, daughter Sandra Kay Chambers, brothers Ira (Chuck) Waits, Edwin...

Feb 20, 2021

Deborah Renner, 60, of Danville, passed away February 20, 2021 at her home. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry.

Deborah was born on July 16, 1960 in Boyle County, KY to the late E.J. and Lucy Long McKinney. She was a caregiver for many years. She was a member of Kings Way Church in Versailles, KY.

Feb 16, 2021

Lois Marie Sieklieski Burns, 77, died February 16, 2021 in Harrodsburg. She was born August 9, 1943 in Lebanon, Missouri, daughter of the late Edward and Hazel Booker Sieklieski. Lois worked at Walmart in the garden center. She enjoyed setting on her screened-in porch watching the birds and other animals, she loved flower pansies, and going out to eat...

Feb 12, 2021

Barbara Clark Ballard, 88, of Paint Lick, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at her residence.  Born July 5, 1932 in Garrard County,  she was a daughter of the late Ike & Thelma Lane Clark.  Barbara was a retired  secretary for Norfolk-Southern Railroad, was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, and had been a longtime poll worker for...

Feb 8, 2021

Brenda Carol King, 71, died on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Danville Health and Rehabilitation.

She was the daughter of Clarence E. King and Rachel Karnes Kings born January 9, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Brenda was formally employed Lexington Tran as a dispatcher

She was the mother of Cheryl King and Dena King;...

Jan 30, 2021

Charles Lee Montgomery, 97, died January 30, 2021 at his residence in Danville. He was born October 7, 1923 in Danville, the son of the late Herbert Lee Montgomery and Ruth May Montgomery. Charles was a United States Army Veteran who served as Staff Sergeant during World War II. He worked at Vogue Rattan Manufacturing in Lexington for many...

Jan 29, 2021

Raymond Payne, 91, of Shepherdsville, formerly of Danville, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Sanders Ridge Health Campus. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ethel Gordon Payne. Raymond was born on June 10, 1929 in Boyle County, KY to the late Raymond Sr. and Pearl Wren Payne.

Raymond retired from Brown and Williamson after 35 years....

Jan 28, 2021

Lois Jean Leathers Clements, 63, returned to her heavenly home on January 28, 2021 after a valiant battle with a long illness. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was born February 24, 1957 in Danville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Lionel Leathers and Goldie Hall Leathers. She is survived by her husband...

Jan 7, 2021

Charles D. Russell, 68, of Danville, passed away January 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1952 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to the late John and Lola Overbay Russell.

He is survived by his wife, Crystal Crowe Russell of Danville, sons, Bobby, Jamie and David Russell, all of Mt. Vernon, sister, Debbie Hunt...