Area Obituaries

Ruth Elizabeth Sherrow Keller, 82, of Harrodsburg, wife of James E. Keller, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born March 10, 1940, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry C. Sherrow and Katheryn (Mintor) Sherrow. She was a Sunday school teacher and youth director at Bohon Christian Church,…

Charlotte Anne Harris, 82, of Harrodsburg, wife of Andy Harris, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at her home. Born Feb. 4, 1940, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Earline (Hunn) Bryant. She was a retired employee of Walmart and was a member of the St. Peter AME Church. Survivors, in…

Juanita Bottom, 93, of Harrodsburg, widow of Arthur Cleo Bottom, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Landmark of Danville. Born May 10, 1929, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Benton and Mattie (Settles) Deringer. She was former owner and operator of Bottom Grocery Store and was a member of the Deep…

Mary Beth Bottoms, 51, wife of Brandon Bottoms, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 19, 1971, in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Beverly Stivers Burton. She was a graduate of Henry Clay High School and a member of Abundant Life Church. Survivors, in…

Fred Alvin Purvis Jr., 74, of Campbellsville, died Tuesday Oct. 11, 2022, at the Green Hill Manor in Greensburg.  Born Oct. 29, 1947, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Fred Sr. and Dolly (Patterson) Purvis. He was a 1966 graduate of Harrodsburg High School, a retired teacher and coach for Taylor County…

  Chad Barnett, 53, husband of Lisa Barnett, of Greenup, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Ohio.  Born February 23, 1969, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Jerry Barnett and Barbara (Tyler) Haggard of Harrodsburg.  He was a construction worker. Survivors, in addition to his wife and mother, include: one son, Tyler…