James Herbert Shearer, age 65, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Danville, Kentucky.  Born Friday, June 17, 1955 in Nicholasville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Buford & Clara Tate (Bottoms) Shearer.  James was a US Army Veteran and was a truck driver, for many years.  James enjoyed antique cars, going to car races, and enjoyed playing ball, with his son, in his younger years. James leaves behind one son, James Buford Shearer of...

Glen Smith, age 74, of Kings Mountain, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Stanford Care & Rehabilitation in Stanford, Kentucky.  Born Sunday, August 11, 1946 in Kings Mountain, he was the son of the late Donald Camden & Jewell (Sims) Smith.  Glen previously owned used car lots, body shop, machine shop, and retired as a farmer.  Glen was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church and loved race cars, enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, and...

James Terry McGuffey, age 70, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  Born Sunday, January 8, 1950 in the Highland community of Lincoln County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William D. “Bill” & Eva Ruth Gourley McGuffey.  Terry was a member of Mt. Moriah Christian Church and was a big UK basketball fan.  Terry leaves behind two brothers, Randy McGuffey (Judy) of Waynesburg, and...

Virginia Lee Durham Bray, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020, at the age of 82. Virginia was born on September 7th, 1937, to Hershel & Lena Durham in Eubank, Kentucky. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Venus Durham, Edna Morena; and brother, Bennie Durham. Virginia attended Eastern Kentucky University, graduating with an education degree. Virginia began her teaching career at Waynesburg Elementary and continued her love for teaching...

Kathy Tackett Owens, age 60, of Danville, Kentucky, passed away at her residence, Sunday, August 23, 2020. Born, Saturday, September 26, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Grant and Winona Newsome Tackett. Kathy enjoyed canning, watching criminal investigation shows, was an avid UK fan and loved Pepsi Freeze. Kathy leaves behind one son, Michael Edward Owens (Anthony Marcum) of Lexington, Kentucky; two daughters, Winona Jean Sims (Dinah Herrington) of Stanford, Kentucky and Michelle Nicole...

David Audré Sam, age 52, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at his residence. Born Friday, September 29, 1967 in Houston, Texas, he was the son to the late Ronald Dorsey of Decatur, Georgia and Barbara Ann Sam of Opelousas, Louisiana. David leaves behind his loving wife, Rhonda Dean Sam, whom he married Friday, July, 1, 2011. He enjoyed going to Cedar Creek Lake, taking scenic rides with his dogs and enjoyed listening to church music at home. In...

Bonita Denny Powell, 68 of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away peacefully August 18, 2020 with her husband, children and granddaughter by her side. Bonita was born April 8, 1952 in Stanford to the late Edward and Bonnie (Hacker) Denny. On September 13, 1967, as childhood friends making mud pies together, to dating and going to the movies, Bonita married her soul mate and true love, Lester. Together, they were married 53 years and raised 5 children together. Bonita was a devoted and loving...

Lucille Davis Pelkonen, age 90, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky. Born Thursday, May 22, 1930 in Anderson County Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Vinnie Siers Robinson. Lucille leaves behind her loving husband, Walter Pelkonen, whom she married Saturday, November 2, 1996. Lucille was a member of Stanford Baptist Church. She loved her flower garden and enjoyed quilting. In...

Timothy Jay “Tim” Adams, age 49, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Danville, Kentucky.  Born Monday, June 21, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Robert C. & Carolyn L. King Adams.  Tim graduated from Morehead State University and was an assistant to his brother’s title search company.  Tim leaves behind one brother, Michael Adams of Stanford; one sister, Jenny Davis (Charles) of Seymour,...

William Edward “Billy” Byrd, age 77, of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at The Baptist Health-Lexington.  Born Wednesday, March 10, 1943 in Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late Mary A. (Singleton) McKnight and the late Timothy Joe Byrd.  Billy was a member of Crab Orchard Church of God.  He was a retired truck driver, having formerly worked for Tarter Gate Company Casey County, Kentucky.  Billy enjoyed dancing and visiting dance...