Area Obituaries

Frances A. Hayslett Cord Searcy, 67, wife of Gary Allen Searcy, of Burgin, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at her residence. Born Nov. 29, 1954, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late William L. Hayslett Sr. and Christine Gabhart Hayslett McGrath. She was a current councilwoman serving the City of Burgin, was retired…

Gary L. Ryan, Sr., 57, of Harrodsburg, husband of Pam Jenkins Ryan, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Aug. 16, 1964, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Jack and Mary Eudena Ryan Jr. He attended Harrodsburg High School and was a self-employed mechanic…

Opal Mae Peyton, 81, of Harrodsburg, widow of Virgil Peyton died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at her home in Harrodsburg. Born March 14, 1940, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Felix Nathaniel and Mattie (Sagracy) Phillips. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was an active member of…

Clara Joyce Thompson Cloyd, 78, of Harrodsburg, widow of J.T. Cloyd, died at Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the home of her son. Born Dec. 15, 1943, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Edward and Ada Mae Merryman Thompson. She was a member of the Shakertown Baptist Church and a…

Anna Pearl Chambers, 88, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at the Danville Health and Rehab Center in Danville. Born Feb. 6, 1934, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late William Chambers and the late Aileen (Doss) James. She was a retired retail sales manager, was a member of the Dry…

Penny Sue Catlett, 62, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at the James B. Haggin Hospital Ephraim McDowell Hospital. Born April 10, 1959, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Sarah Kathryn (Nichols) Catlett Jr. She was a custodian in the Mercer County School System after having taught for…