Jesse W. Emerson, 72, of Flat Rock passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at MHP Medical Center in Shelbyville. He was born June 12, 1947, in Liberty, Kentucky, the son of George and Levona (Luttrell) Emerson. On December 31, 1995, he married Theresa Shadburn, and she survives. In addition to Theresa, Jesse is survived by his sons, Jesse Brian McNew of Shelbyville, Kentucky, Jesse Shane Emerson of Indianapolis, Austin O’Neal Emerson of Seymour, and Jesse Wade Emerson of Flat Rock;...

Riley P. Sallee, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Casey County Hospital. He was 89. Born on August 1, 1930, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Stewart and Lucy Copley Sallee. Riley was a sawmiller worker and a farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed ginseng digging and working in his garden. He is survived by his wife, Alice Mae Lanham Sallee of Liberty; and three sisters, Fonniel Davenport of Casey County, Faustene Davenport of Casey...

Fredia Mae Traylor, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 73 years of age. Born on November 6, 1946, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ruby Redford Cook. Fredia was a retired seamstress who loved crocheting, sewing, and working puzzles in her spare time.  She was a member of Shepard’s Chapel Church.  Fredia was a kind and patient person who loved her family...

Jodie Wilkinson, of Lower Brush Creek Road, Liberty, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his home.  He was 76 years of age. Born January 23, 1943, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Luil and Margie Webber Wilkinson. Jodie was a farmer and truck driver. He loved animals, enjoyed fishing, and working on lawnmowers in his spare time.   Survivors include his beloved wife, Kathy Callinan Wilkinson, of Liberty, whom he wed on July 3, 2003; two sons, Darrell...

Beverly Dalton Redford, of Danville, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 68. Born on March 19, 1951, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Sherwood and Alma C. Foster Dalton. Beverly retired from Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was a caregiver. Beverly was a member of Willow Springs United Methodist Church and also attended Worldstown Church of God. She is...

Janet Fisne, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Liberty Care Center. She was 78 years of age. Born October 7, 1941, in Piscataway, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Polsky Ruzicka. Janet was a manager and operator of a mobile home park and a member of the Catholic Church. Janet loved Christmas, Elvis and John Cena.  She enjoyed working puzzles and crocheting in her spare time. Janet is survived by one son, Jeffrey Fisne of...

  Joyce Fay Richards, 93, of Lexington, KY, passed away on January 8, 2020 surrounded by her family.   Joyce was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 20, 1926 to the late Leslie C. Richards and Cora M. (Cain) Richards. She was a communicant of St. Paul Church, a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a Lexington Citizen Police Academy Alumni.   She is survived by her sons, John H Wackerman Jr. and his wife Jacquelyn of Lebanon, CT, and Damian C. Wackerman...

Florence E. Hobbs Johnson, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Lee Memorial Health System in Florida.  She was 60 years of age. Born June 16, 1959, in Lorain, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ergel “Rose” and Gertrude Blackburne Hobbs. Flo was a Nursing Assistant and a member of Blessed Hope Old Regular Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews. Survivors include two brothers, Carl Edward Hobbs of Lorain,...

Jerry Dale Payton, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was 65. Born on February 3, 1954, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Oscar Ray and Nellie Mae Sears Payton. Jerry was a farmer. He enjoyed ginseng digging, gardening, and watching Hour of Harvest gospel show on television nightly. He was a kind-hearted soul that would help anyone in need. Jerry is survived by two sons, David Payton of Elkhorn and...

  Arlis Lee Clements, formerly of Casey County, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana. He was 92. Born on December 4, 1927, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Olliver and Liza Black Clements. Arlis was a factory worker at Arvin Industries for forty-two years. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR and Indy racing. Arlis was also a tobacco farmer for over forty years. He is survived by a daughter,...