Area Obituaries

Edward Max Becknell, 83, husband of Shirley (Matlock) Becknell, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at his residence. Born April 30, 1942, in Booneville, he was the son of the late Shafter and Martha (Ross) Becknell. He was a retired horse farrier, was a member of Aberdeen Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors,…

David Bartley Jr., 55, of Harrodsburg, fiancé of Theresa Marie Noulin, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at his home. Born Oct. 6, 1969, in Louisville, he was the son of David and Debbie (Soloman) Bartley Sr. He was Pizza Hut employee. Survivors, in addition to his parents and fiancé, include: one son, David Bartley III…

Jennifer Juanita Vaughn, 54, of Harrodsburg, wife of Scottie Joe Vaughn, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at her home. Born Feb. 9, 1971, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Doris (Conner) Deaton and the late James Deaton of Harrodsburg. She attended the Harrodsburg Independent Schools, was a homemaker and was a member of the…

Barbara A. Peel Lyons, 76, wife of Richard Lyons, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at her residence. Born April 14, 1949, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late William and Joyce Mae Peel. She retired from Modine Manufacturing and was a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to her…

Ann S. Shaw, 78, of Cleveland, Georgia, passed away on September 25, 2025. Ann was born on April 24, 1947, in Danville, Kentucky, to the late Herald J. and Ruth Prewitt Sebastian.  In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband Frank G. Shaw, who passed on November 21, 2000. Survivors…

Patsy Jean Hall, 73, wife of William Hall, died Sunday at Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 26, 1952, in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Reed Sr. and Ova Blanton Reed. She was an historical interpreter at Old Fort Harrod State Park and was a member of the Baptist…

Patricia Davis, 86, widow of Sterling G. Davis, of Danville, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at the Morning Point in Danville. Born June 30, 1939, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late R.C. and Lilus (Stine) Riley. She was a hairdresser for many years, worked at Autozone and was of the Baptist faith.…

Lana Lou (Lester) Yates, 66, of Harrodsburg, wife of Joey Leonard Yates, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at her home in Harrodsburg. Born July 19, 1959, in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Winfield and Edith Eileen “Shorty” (Sampson) Lester. She was a 1977 graduate of Harrodsburg High School, attended the…

Robert “Bobby” Eugene Royalty, 93, of Harrodsburg, widower of Mary Evelyn (Isham) Royalty, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born Aug. 7, 1932, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ella Nora (Godfrey) Royalty. He was a retired US Postal Worker, a former…