Russell Gary Murphy, 74, of Liberty, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on  Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born in Danville, KY on August 14, 1949, to the  late Haskel Murphy, Sr. and Ruby Evelyn Bryant Murphy. Gary was a retired rural letter carrier for the US Postal Service. For several years, he  worked with his father at Murphy & Mills Farm Supply in Liberty. Gary was also a self-employed heavy equipment welder and mechanic at Murphy’s Repair Shop....

Jesse Leon Hafley, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born on June 11, 1943, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Jess and Elizabeth Wheeler Hafley. Leon was a gate hauler. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He is survived by two sons, Jeffery Hafley of Indiana and Glenn (Lynn) Garrett of Louisiana; a daughter, Joni Wiser of Liberty; a stepson, Shawn (Sheila) Coffman of Liberty; and numerous grandchildren. Other...

Gregory Lee Baldock, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. He was 57. Born on April 17, 1967, in Danville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Paul Edward and Rose Luttrell Baldock. Greg was a gate hauler. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by a son, Ryan (Bethany) Baldock; daughter, Jessica (Tommy) Passmore; fiancé, Tammy Patterson; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Larry (Tracy) Baldock and Tim (Joanie) Baldock; and his pet dog,...

Vivian Mae McDonald McQueary, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Casey County Hospital. She was 83. Born on October 14, 1940, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Glenabelle Meeks McDonald. Vivian was of the Church of Christ faith. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and most of all, caring for her children and grandchildren. She was a mother to many. She is survived by three sons, Mike (Terri) McQueary, Darrell (Linda) McQueary, and...

Faustine Davenport, of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Somerwoods Nursing in Somerset. She was 85. Born on April 26, 1938, in Casey County, Kentucky, Faustine was a daughter of the late Stewart and Lucy Copley Sallee. She loved gardening and flowers, cooking, and watching westerns. She was an active member at Labascus Church of Christ. Faustine is survived by two sons, Dennis Davenport and Kenny (Waynetta) Davenport, both of Liberty; two sisters, Fonniel Davenport of...

Martha Turner Thompson, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 69. Born on July 19, 1954, in Barren County, KY, she was a daughter of the late William Jessie and Lillie Matthews Turner. Martha was a retired first grade teacher with Liberty Elementary School.  She was a member of West Side Christian Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher. Martha was a loving mother and adored her grandchildren. She is survived by...

Twana Darlene Wethington, formerly of Casey County, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence in Marion County, Kentucky. Born on March 4, 1970, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Pemberton and Brenda Rodgers Christian. Twana enjoyed crocheting, gardening, flowers, camping and the outdoors. She is survived by a son, Kenny Dale Webb; a daughter, Kendra Webb; two sisters, Carlo Baldock and Lovanda Lynn Isaacs; a brother, Shannon Christian: and 2...

Sherlean Wilson, formerly of Casey County, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her home. She was 86. Born on July 4, 1937, in Nancy, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Retta Pittman Davenport. Sherlean retired after twenty-five years of service from Burke Marketing as a Data Coder. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved tennis, music, flowers, and animals, especially her cats. Her greatest joys in life were her husband and son. She is survived by a son,...

James O. Burton, 67, and Teresa Ann Burton, 56, of Yosemite, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Liberty. Born on June 17, 1956, in Liberty, Kentucky, James was a son of the late Elmer and Lucille Buck Burton. He was a welder and was a member of Christ Tabernacle. He was an avid UK Wildcats and Kansas City Chiefs fan. James enjoyed listening to the radio, playing basketball with the grandkids, and traveling. Born on December 1, 1967, in Columbus, Indiana, Teresa was a daughter of...

Anna Mae Overstreet Harris, of Dunnville, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home. She was 78. Born on December 14, 1945, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Clellie and Lillie Mae Woods Overstreet. Anna was formerly a retail clerk at The Trading Post and worked at Liberty Sportswear, Osh Kosh, and Phillips Day Care. She was a proud member of Salem United Methodist Church since the age of eleven. Affectionately known as “Granny Mae,” she...