Area Obituaries

Ann Hope Thacker Hicks, 75, of Burgin, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.  Born April 13, 1943, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lucille Lawson Thacker.  She retired as a Registered Nurse from the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital and more recently at Thomson-Hood…

Joyce Britton, 81, of Harrodsburg, wife of Billy Britton died Monday, March 18, 2019, at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born Jan. 12, 1938, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Myrtle Coker Mobley. She was a member of the Bohon Christian Church, a homemaker and was a member of…

Bill “Red Dog” Carroll, 70, husband of Kim Carroll, of Harrodsburg,  died Thursday, March 14, 2019.  Born Aug. 15, 1948, in Muncie, Ind., he was the son of the late Clyde “Dink” and Ruth Carroll.  He was a Vietnam veteran and the recipient of a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal.  He was also a…

Verna Lou Stine, 86, of Harrodsburg, widow of Samuel  Stine, died Sunday, March 2, 2019, at her home. Born March 9, 1932, in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Andy and the late Gracie Harrison Adams. She was a retired seamstress from Cricketeer and Butte Knit Manufacturers and was a member of…

Kathy Smith, 57, of Harrodsburg, wife of John Keith Smith, died Saturday, March 2, 2019, at her home. Born Feb. 4, 1962, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late J.L. Walker and Vernetta Harley Walker. She was a retired receptionist for Edward Ritchie DMD, a volunteer for Relay For Life and was…

Shirley Ann Warren, 78, of Danville, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, at the Heritage Hall Care Center in Lawrenceburg. Born Jan. 13, 1941, in Whitley City, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and the late Gladys Dean Swain Wilson. She was a real estate agent-broker and a hairdresser.

Roberta Lee Peavler Lay, 93, of Harrodsburg, widow of William Paul Lay, died on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Parkview Manor in Danville. Born Feb. 5, 1926, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie Lowry Peavler. She attended Kentucky Business College, was a clerk for the Gem Store and…

Treva Jenkins Hill, 81, widow of Lindsey Wayne Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 at her residence. Born Dec. 25, 1937 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late George and Nona Bea Louallen Jenkins. She worked as a school bus driver for Hill Bus Lines, worked for Cricketeer and was a member…

Willis “Boe” Bodenhamer, 66, of Harrodsburg, husband of June Perry Bodenhamer,  died Feb. 17, 2019. Born Jan. 7, 1953, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Alma Ford Bodenhamer. He was a retired jeweler and US Army veteran.

Kathleen Gabhart Freeman, 90, of Springfield, formerly of Harrodsburg, widow of Burbon Freeman, died  Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 17, 1928. in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Pauline Lester Gabhart. She was a farmer and owned an upholstery businesses, was…