Area Obituaries

Emily Catherine Bryant, 72, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Aug. 7, 1953, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Wilrow Bartleson and Emily Gertrude Bryant. She was a 1971 graduate of Harrodsburg High School, received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in education…

Aileen Marie Bradley, 88, widow of Billy Jack Brammer and Woodrow Bradley, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her home. Born May 25, 1938, in Logan County, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Dewey and Laura (Evans) Webb. She was a member of the House of Praise Church. During her…

Rose “Carolyn” Prewitt, 92, widow of John “Johnnie” H. Prewitt, of Stanford, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Stanford Crossing. Born Oct. 22, 1933, in Mackville, she was the daughter of the late Owen J. and Thenia (Taylor) Bottom. She was a member, Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir at Calvary Hill Baptist…

James “Jimmy” Stratton, 63, husband of Karen Gilbert Stratton died Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 11, 1962 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late James “Jim” and Jonelle Ross Stratton. He was a retired Mercer County School Transportation bus driver and bus mechanic,…

Travis Eugene Stephens, 54, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, June 9, at his mother’s home. Born April 26, 1972, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Douglas Eugene Stephens of Lancaster and Diana Carol (Bottom) Hart of Harrodsburg. He was a graduate of Mercer County High School, was a self-employed truck driver and a member of…

Rita Carol Shelley, 69, widow of Cloyd (C.A.) Shelley, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. Born Aug. 7, 1956, in Cub Run, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Norma (McDowell) Meredith. She was a homemaker, volunteered at the Isaiah House and was a member of the Carpenters Christian…

Stanley Joe Jennings Sallee, 76, of Harrodsburg, husband of Mildred Bernard Sallee, died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Danville Health and Rehab Center of Danville. Born July 5, 1949, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Con and Lena Mae (Roberts) Sallee. He was a heavy equipment operator from Mercer Stone Company…

Diana Carol (Bottom) Hart, 73, of Harrodsburg, widow of Terry Brent Hart, died Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her home. Born May 24, 1953, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late William Bottom and Rosetta (Lanham) Bottom Cochran. She was a 1971 graduate of Mercer County High School, was a self-employed hairdresser and…

Catherine Olson, 71, widow of Bobby Moore, of Harrodsburg, died Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home. Born Aug. 10, 1954, in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Cecil David and Matha Rosetta (Saylor) Byrd. She was of the Baptist faith and was a former employee at Donnelly and Walmart. Survivors include: one…

James L. “Jimmy” Carey, Jr., 58, of Burgin died Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home. Born Sept. 8, 1967, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Violet M. Carey of Burgin and the late James Lewis Carey Sr. He was a member of Herrington Lake Pentecostal Church and enjoyed playing video games. Survivors, in…