Area Obituaries

Mamie Carmickle, 86, of Frankfort, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Bradford Square Health Care Center of Frankfort. Born May 20, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, she was the daughter of the late John Morton and Myrtle Davis “Mertie” (Wilson) Stratton. She had been employed at factories for many years and was a house parent at…

Sharon Perkins Britton, 71, of Harrodsburg, widow of Danny Ray Britton, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 10, 1954, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Dorothy (Tingle) Perkins. She was a 1973 graduate of Mercer County High School, was a…

Palmer Joseph Perque, 61, of Salvisa, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at his home. Born Nov. 19, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was the son of Palmer G. and the late Sharon K. (Kelly) Perque. He was an Amcor Manufacturing employee and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors, in addition to his father,…

Freddie Ray Raider Jr., 55, of Hustonville, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 20, 1970, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Freddie Ray Raider Sr. and the late Georgia A. (Baugh) Hartman. He worked in maintenance for Timberland. Survivors include: two daughters,…

Melissa Carroll Votaw, 51, wife of Billy Votaw, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Born May 11, 1974, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Carroll and Pat (Rogers) Perkins. She was raised in the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, worked for Essence Auctions and was a childcare provider.…

Richard P. Caton, 71, of Seminole, Florida, passed peacefully on Dec. 31, 2025, after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Born on Jan. 2, 1954, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Donald and Wanda Caton. Richard graduated from Centre College in 1976 with a degree in government and economics. While attending Centre,…

Barry Stuart Fisher, 72, of Harrodsburg, husband of Lorina Baldo Galit Fisher, died Dec. 18, 2025, at the VA Medical Ce nter in Lexington.  Born Jan. 5, 1953, in New York City, he was the son of the late Charles and Jean Fisher. He was an engineer with GTE, was a United States Navy Veteran and attended…

Marcus Richard Harvey, 64, husband of Margueritta Carmelia Harvey, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at his residence.  Born Jan. 17, 1962, in Corydon, Ind., he was the son of the late Henry Marcus Harvey Sr. and Carol Sailer (Lee Roy) Webb.  He was a member of Greater Life Apostolic Church and was retired from Dana…

Inez Cummins Tatum, 96, widow of Ezra Tatum Jr., died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation.  Born Nov. 6, 1929, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Milton Cummins and Martha Ann Powell Cummins.  She was a homemaker, worked on her family farm and was a member…

William Henry Jarvis Jr., 69, of Danville, husband of Stephanie (Miller) Jarvis, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at his home. Born June 6, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Henry and Mary (Cravens) Jarvis Sr. He was a self-employed mechanic and was of the Christian faith.  Survivors, in addition…