Gary Wright, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was 61. Born on February 1, 1960, in Russell Springs, he was the son of Rosezella Luttrell Wright, of Russell Springs, and the late James Tracy Wright. Gary was formerly a laborer at Floyd Gate and Chieftain Steel. He was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. He loved being with his family and especially enjoyed attending family gatherings. He was an avid UK basketball...

Hershel Lee “Esau” Murphy, Jr., age 59, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at his home. Born February 13, 1962, in Somerset, KY, he was a son of Hershel Lee Murphy, Sr. and Rosalee Cochran Murphy. Hershel was a former hod carrier in the masonry business. He was a jokester and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He attended the 910 Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Reynolds Murphy, whom he wed on May 1, 1999; sons,...

Bill Leatherbury, age 72, of Dunnville, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. Born May 23, 1949, in Switzerland Co., IN, he was a son of the late Chester and Mary Pickett Leatherbury. Bill was a retired foreman and welder for Arvin’s in Franklin, IN. He was a US Army Veteran. He was a hardworking, very loving, and caring father that would go above and beyond for family. He had a sense of humor, loved to make people smile and laugh,...

Angie Davis, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at St. Joseph East in Lexington. She was 75. Born on March 26, 1946, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Cornelus and Nettie Matherly Stephens. Angie retired from OshKosh as a seamstress. She was a member of Labascus Church of Christ. She enjoyed sewing, animals, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a selfless person. She is survived by a son, Steve (Kim) Davis of Liberty; a daughter,...

Milton Lawhorn, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at his home. He was 63. Born on February 5, 1958, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of Maxine Anderson Lawhorn and the late Alfred Dowell Lawhorn. Milton enjoyed motorcycles and was a dog lover. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Kimel Bentley Lawhorn of Lexington. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Kerry Myron Lawhorn. The funeral service will be held at 2:00...

Allen Ernest Van Lenten, of Danville, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was 68. Born on October 6, 1953, in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Alfred and Margaret Van Lenten. Allen proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Red Wing. He loved UK basketball and football, as well as the Yankees. Allen attended New Life Baptist Church in Danville. He is survived by a step-daughter, Alitta (Chris)...

Brance Thompson, of Alvaton, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at his home. He was 39. Born on October 11, 1981, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, he was the son of Jerry Frank and Vivian Ann Nevins Thompson, of Tompkinville. Brance was a social worker. He had a BSW in Social Work Clinician 2. He was the Chief of his Adult Protective Services Unit in Warren County. Brance was raised in Tompkinsville Church of Christ and was currently a member of Alvaton Church of Christ. He loved reading...

Neil Meece, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home in Dunnville. He was 70. Born on October 10, 1950, in Casey Co., he was the son of the late Selby and Pauline Harris Meece. He was a night watchman for Tarter’s and former truck driver for Tarter’s and the Barry Davis Gate Shop. He was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh. Neil was a US Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lay Meece; daughters, Michelle Bennett of Clinton, MS and Tammy (Jimmy)...

Odessa Katherine Wilkey, of Liberty, passed away at Baptist Heath in Lexington on October 6, 2021. She was 82. Born on January 17, 1939, in Morgan, OH, she was the daughter of the late Wallace A. and Leona Rowland Gillogly. Odessa was active with the Casey County Pork Producers Association for many years, she enjoyed working with them at the Apple Festival. She also was a caretaker for numerous years. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Wilkey of Cordele, Georgia, and John, Donnie, and Tom...

Martha Allison, of Liberty, KY, passed away on October 2 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was 69. Martha, beloved Mom and Granny, was born on September 5, 1952, to Earl Wilson and Jean Wilson Noll in Cincinnati. After graduating high school at Oak Hills, she worked as a beauty consultant in Louisville before moving to Los Angeles and working as a dental hygienist in Beverly Hills. After moving back to Ohio, she ultimately settled in Liberty, KY, where she married her beloved...