Obituaries

Aug 7, 2020

Randall Gene “Randy” Phillips, 59, died Friday, August 7, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. Born August 2, 1961 in Boyle County, Kentucky to Elizabeth Mae and the late Herbert Lee Phillips. Randy was a member at 1st Church of God, he loved political debates, riding his motorcycle, go skiing, and spend time with his family who he loved dearly. He was...

Jul 26, 2020

Judy Kay Galloway Wallace, 57, of Danville passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020.  Born December 6, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Fayola Cox Galloway.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Billy and Mack Dwayne Galloway.

She is survived by her husband, Tim Wallace, of Danville; daughters: Stacey Brooke...

Jul 16, 2020

William Harris, 75, died July 16, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Parksville, Ky on December 17, 1944 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Edna Mae Montgomery Harris.  William attended Parksville Schools.  He had various jobs in the construction industry including hod carrier and bricklaying.  He was predeceased by three brothers; Raymond Harris, Franky Arnold Harris, Ronald...

Jul 2, 2020

Marlene Cocanougher, 72, of Stanford, KY passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Stanford Care and Rehabilitation. Born on September 9, 1947 in Stanford, KY to the late Loyd “Strutt” Miracle and Lula Belle Sowders Miracle. She worked in housekeeping management for most of her life. She was the manager of the very first Holiday Inn in Danville,...

Jun 1, 2020

Chad Williams, 47, of Danville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at his home. He was born November 11, 1972 in Danville, Kentucky to Terry and Carol Williams of Danville and the late Phyllis Jean Williams.

Chad worked for Orchard Park Lumber Company in California. He loved camping, wood-working, and loved music. Chad loved his family immensely...

May 29, 2020

R.L. Davidson, age 85, of Neals Creek School Road in Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky.  Born Monday, March 25, 1935 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John & Margaret James Davidson.  R.L. was the widower of the late Elizabeth Jarvis Davidson, whom...

May 23, 2020

Imogene Watts Walton, 84, of Danville, passed away May 23, 2020 at her home. She was born September 26, 1935 in Boyle County to the late William and Dorothy Powers Watts. Imogene was preceded in death by her husband James M. Watts.

She was a homemaker and a member of Forks of Dix River Baptist Church in Garrard...

May 20, 2020

William Lee “Billy” Galloway, 49, of Junction City passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  Born March 7, 1971, he was the son of the late Mack Lee and Fayola Marie Cox Galloway.

Billy is survived by his wife, Melissa Dawn Hilton Galloway; brother, Michael Darren (Tammy) Galloway of Danville; sisters, Tammy Clark (Gary King) of Danville...

May 18, 2020

James Earl Cochran, 66, died May 18, 2020 in Junction City. Born August 31, 1953 in Kentucky to the late Chester Cochran and Verna Mae Conder McCowan. James was saved by his Lord and Savior. He loved spending time with his grandkids watching old western movies, wildlife and playing cards.

He is survived by his daughters; Susan...

May 5, 2020

Francis “Frank” David Mattingly, 68, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Frank was born on April 28, 1952 in Springfield to the late John and Lela Rose Mattingly. He worked in law enforcement for 35 years, serving for ten years with the Harrodsburg Police Department, twelve years with the Danville Police Department where he achieved the rank of Captain and...

Apr 23, 2020

Bennie Williams, 79, Harrodsburg, husband of Betty Parker Williams, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his home. Born October 8, 1940, in Laurel Co., KY, he was the son of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Blanton) Williams. Bennie was retired owner of Bennie Williams Construction and was a member of the Herrington Lake Pentecostal Church. Other survivors include: four...

Apr 19, 2020

Geraldine Pearl Watkins Benge, 92, formerly of Danville, widow of Robert Lee Benge, died Sunday April 19, 2020 in Harrodsburg. Born May 22, 1927 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey and Mary Bush Lafoe Watkins. She was a retired Presser at Palm Beach in Danville and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist...

Apr 5, 2020

Roger Shirel Whited , 72, of Junction City passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020.  Born June 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Bennie Shirel and Gracie Lee Whited.  Roger was a member of Junction City First Baptist Church and of Rocky Ford Masonic Lodge # 765. Roger loved to fish and was an avid UK...

Apr 1, 2020

Mary Lucille Meaux, age 79, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY.

She was born on December 23, 1940 to Ethel and Samuel Gooch in Lincoln County, Kentucky. As the baby of six, she grew to love all. She was a home maker and a food service worker. She loved to sew, cook, bake,...

Mar 13, 2020

Elizabeth Pearl Green, 72, of Danville died Friday, March 13, 2020. Born in Casey County on August 19, 1947, she is the daughter of the late Alvie Lester and Mary Lena King Green. She graduated from high school and spent her work life at three companies, Genesco, Thom McCann and Redwing Shoe Companies concluding as an inspector in quality...

Mar 3, 2020

Mary Cloyd Pendygraft passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020 surrounded by family. She will be remembered for her keen wit, understated sense of humor, tenacious aptitude for civil service, her commitment to domestic enrichment, and her unwavering love for her family. Born September 23, 1930 to David and Ethel Cloyd, she was one of five children. Mary was...

Mar 2, 2020

Nancy Lee Varney Merkling, 78, died March 2, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Born November 28, 1941 to the late Reginald and Vernette Varney. Nancy was a member of Saints Peter and Paul. She was a dedicated Catholic and was caring and kind-hearted. Nancy always signed with a little red heart. She is survived by her husband...

Mar 1, 2020

Linda Mae Ross Moore, 75, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home in Junction City. She was born on July 24, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Norma David Aaron and William Charles Ross. Linda graduated from Junction City High School and was a member of Pleasant Run Baptist Church. Throughout her life she worked several jobs...

Feb 28, 2020

Steven Eugene Douglas, 56, died Friday, February 28, 2020 in Acworth, Georgia. Born January 24, 1964 in Nurenburg, Germany, he was the son of Carolyn Sue Douglas of Junction City and the late Billy Joe Douglas. Steve enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, and spending time with his family. Steve’s personality was one of a kind. He had a heart of...

Feb 27, 2020

Tamara Lin Cox Bennett, 50, of Seattle, Washington died February 27, 2020 in Seattle after a 3-year battle with breast cancer. Born September 9, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Dr. M Douglas and Daphine Cox. She graduated from Hart County High School, Centre College, and University of South Carolina (MBA Program). Tamara’s zest for living,...