Kenneth Clay Emerson

Kenneth Clay Emerson, of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Casey County Hospital. He was 71.

Born on February 3, 1955, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Walter Clay Emerson and Ina Mae Poff Emerson Wilham. Kenneth had many self-employed trades over the years. He was a member of Point Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Murphy Emerson, who he wed on November 18, 1972; a daughter, Melissa (and David) Brown of Liberty; two sisters, Martha (and Ronald) Luttrell and Pamela (and Tim) Lawhorn; a stepsister, Tara (and Tim) Buis; and a grandson, Ryker Brown.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Clay Brown.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Scott Brown, Steve Brown, Colby Brown, Jordan Brown, Bruce Poff, and Allen Poff.

Arrangements for Mr. Kenneth Emerson are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.