JOHN LAY

John P. Lay, 101, husband of Karen and widower of Emma Robinson Lay, of Danville, and formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Morning Point in Danville.

Born Feb. 2, 1924, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Marvin G. and Rebecca (Graham) Lay.

John was a lifelong farmer and had been a member of several churches in the area over the years, including Burgin Baptist, Hopewell Baptist and most recently First Baptist Church in Danville.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include: two daughters, Susan Southworth of Danville and Rebecca Green of Burgin; one son, John David Lay of Canton, Ga.; five grandchildren,  Paul (Mona) Green, Justin (Tabitha) Southworth, Lance Southworth, Kate Norris and  Jenna (Matt) Williams; 12 great-grandchildren, Abby (Brandon) Price, Logan Green, Roston (Constance) Southworth, Rylan Southworth, Regon Southworth, Sarah Green, Jonathan Norris, Bailey Norris, Gabriel Green, Eleanore Williams, Isaac Norris and  Leo Williams; two great-great-grandchildren, Cason Price and Emma Southworth;  and special caregivers, Betty, Carolyn and Shari.

John was preceded in death by four sisters, Jewell Boswell, Virginia Yeager, Geneva Sanders and Shirleen Yates.

Funeral services  will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, with John David Lay and Tim Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Baptist Cemetery with John David Lane officiating.

Visitation 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Paul Green, Justin Southworth, Lance Southworth, Logan Green, Roston Southworth, and Rylan Southworth. Honorary bearers will be Garney Yeager, Brennan Boswell, Kate Norris and Jenna Williams.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family on John’s Tribute Wall at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.

paid obit.