Area Obituaries

Frank Anthony Huff, 64, of Harrodsburg, husband of Dr. Constance Caskey Huff, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home.  Born Dec. 1, 1956, in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Mont Raymond and Wanda Lee (Click) Huff Sr. He was a retired real estate broker, auctioneer, and appaiser, a US Air…

Dorothy Buchanan Hood, 102, widow of Everett Hood, died April 18, 2021, at her son’s home.   Born Nov. 2, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Mary Buchanan.   She was the last surviving member of the Harrodsburg High School Class of 1937,  managed and owned grocery stores with her husband, worked in…

Anna Mae Dean, 101, of Harrodsburg, widow of Leroy R. Dean, died Sunday, April 18, 2021.  Born Jan. 28, 1920, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Flossie (Bottom) Tyler.  She was a homemaker and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, where she was in the Glad Hand…

Donald Evan Cocanougher, 27, died Friday, April 16, 2021, in Casey County.  Born Nov. 24, 1993, in Danville he was the son of Donnie Evans Cocanougher and Eva Simpson Cocanougher both of Harrodsburg. He was a self-employed farmer and mechanic. 

Martaevio “Mario” Dequintez Buster, 36, of Lexington, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Friday, April 16, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.  Born March 4, 1985, in Danville, he was the son of Edward E. Harlen of Danville and Dephanie Buster of Lexington.  He was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School, a former…

Timothy Lee Bottom, 57, of Mackville, died, Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born Nov. 28, 1963, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Jewell Marie Bottom and the late James Thomas. He was of the Christian faith and worked in home construction.

Judith“Ju Ju” Royse Royalty, formerly of Burgin, was called to her heavenly home on April 6, 2021, at the age of 70.  She was born Aug. 8, 1950, to the late George W. and Nancy Royse Royalty of Harrodsburg.  After graduating from Burgin High School, Judy went on to attend Eastern Kentucky University, where she…

Ethbert “Sonny” Norris Jr., 85, widower of Dixie Arnold Norris, died Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence.  Born Dec. 12, 1935, in Estill County, he was the son of the late Ethbert and Nellie Wise Norris Sr.  He was a mechanic in the Kentucky National Guard motor pool for 37 years, was a member…

Carol Ruth Gilpin, 76, of Harrodsburg, wife of Walter Gilpin, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at her residence. Born Oct. 13, 1944, in Homer, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Bahling Densmore.  She was a carnival owner and owned Carol’s Concessions and was a Baptist by faith.

Mary Lucinda Ison, 39, of Danville, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at her residence. Born Aug. 27, 1981, in Montana, she was the daughter of Michael Hugh (Pam) Ison and the late Vickie Ann Hughes.