Mary Ann Pendleton, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 62. Born on October 15, 1958, in Taylor County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Sallee Miller. Mary, along with her husband, were the former owners of Pendleton Seamless Gutters. She was a member of Barnett’s Creek United Methodist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Myra (Jamey) Neat of Columbia, Angel (Cody) Williamson of...

  Fred Ledford, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his home. He was 85. Born on April 30, 1936, in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Russell and Susie Stewart Ledford. Fred was a coal miner and factory worker. He loved to fish and spend time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Helen Fair Ledford; four daughters, Cindy Fair, Betty Bailey, Shelia Ledford, and Suda Robins; and six sons, Vernon Ledford, Freddie Ledford,...

Jesse Stanley Hines, age 70, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born July 24, 1950, in Boyle Co., KY, he was a son of the late Bidwell Stanley Hines and Rose Meeks Hines. Jesse was a US Army Veteran and a member and deacon of Ferndale Baptist Church. He retired after 29 years from Tecumseh Products, having only taken 2 vacations. Jesse enjoyed 4-wheeling, working in tobacco, and farming. Survivors include his dear wife, whom he wed on February 3,...

Roger Dale Grant, formerly of Liberty, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was 68. Born on May 13, 1953, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Shelby and Pauline Ellis Grant. Roger worked for Wolford and Wethington sawmill for numerous years. He loved the outdoors, riding his bike, and spending time with others. He is survived by a daughter, Chasity Rodgers of Liberty; three stepchildren, Shawn Monday of Liberty, Lona (Brett)...

Genevee Ware, of Columbia, passed away on June 17, 2021, at Baptist Health in Louisville. She was 79. Born on March 16, 1942, in Adair Co., KY, she was the daughter of the late Delmar and Kathryn Brockman Woody. Ms. Ware was a member of the Shady Grove Separate Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, Gospel music, and her family. Her great-grandchildren always brought a smile to her face. She retired from Fruit of the Loom. Survivors include three grandchildren, Alex (Breanne) Ware of Mt....

Jack Orin Bendschneider, Sr., of Liberty, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 82. Born on August 26, 1938, in Bloomington, Illinois, he was a son of the late Harry and Ida Gilhouse Bendschneider. Jack was a heavy equipment operator in California. More recently, he was a local small business owner and employed with the Casey County Bus Garage for 25+ years. He was Jehovah’s Witness. He is survived by his wife, Betty Luttrell Bendschneider, who he wed...

Donna Faye Williamson Atwood, of Parksville, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home. She was 74. Born on December 27, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Viola Marple Williamson. Donna was a cat and dog lover and enjoyed selling Avon. She was employed at Trim Masters in Harrodsburg for twenty plus years. She is survived by two sons, Todd (Nicki) Atwood of Eubank and Brian Atwood of Parksville; two grandchildren, Zachary Atwood and Kristin...

Neina Marie Keel, of Fairland, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She was 36. Born on December 30, 1984, in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Robin and Virginia Kaye Eckler Roberts. Neina was a homemaker. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and crafting. She was in the Chosen Brothers and Sisters Indiana Motorcycle Club. She is survived by her husband, Charles Keel of Fairland, IN; a daughter, Jesika Hogue of Fairland, IN; a son, Michael Hogue...

James C. ‘Stick” Withers, of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was 65. Born on October 12, 1955, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was the son of Cameron Lee and Edna Frances Eads Withers. Stick loved John Deere tractors, going to the stockyard, and enjoyed sports. He retired from Tarter Wood Products and also farmed. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Withers; a son, Cameron Withers (Olivia...

Hazel Pauline Pemberton, formerly of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Flaget Memorial Hospital in Bardstown. She was 86. Born on November 13, 1934, in Boone County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Clara Elliott Kirkpatrick. Pauline was an LPN at Casey County Hospital for twenty years. She also worked at OshKosh. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Liberty. She was active in Judgement House and Vacation Bible School with her church. Pauline...