Area Obituaries

Donald E. (Don) Hill, 84, husband of Carol Hill, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Peterborough, Ontario, he was the son of the late Irvin and Mabel Hill. He was a retired minister, was a 1962 Eastern Bible College graduate, founded “Jesus Fellowship,” a youth ministry focused on small group Bible studies…

Jerry B. “Brent” Perkins Sr., 72, died Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  Born Nov. 30, 1952, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Fred and Doris Bottoms Perkins.  He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired Modine employee. Survivors include: two…

Alma Louise (Burrus) Meaux, 94, of Harrodsburg, widow of the late Ivan Singleton Meaux, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Walker’s Trail Senior Living in Danville. Born March 4, 1931, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Mark and Hallie Mae (Jones) Burrus. She graduated salutatorian of the West Side High…

Karen Lea Horton, 79, of Harrodsburg, wife of Charles Layne Horton, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born Feb. 27, 1946, in Oroville, California, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lorin and Essie Mae (Howell) Collier. She was a graduate of Las Plumas High School…

Joey Lee Catron, 47, husband of Shannon (Baker) Catron, of Salvisa, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his home. Born Jan. 12, 1978, in Hazard, he was the son of the late Danny Lee and Helen Joann (Crum) Catron. He was a Marine Corps veteran, where he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement…

Gerald B. Sheperson, 80, of Harrodsburg, husband of Linda Hazelwood Sheperson, died Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his home. Born Aug. 5, 1944, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Lelia (Burns) Sheperson. He was retired from the Information Technology department at IBM Inc., was a North Mercer Water District…

Billy Ray Price, 69, widower of Sharon Kaye Ryan Price, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his residence. Born Dec. 6, 1955, in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Lewis Price Sr. and Mary Perkins Bishop. He was a farmer and a member of Hustonville Baptist Church, Survivors include: one daughter, Daphnie Dawn…

James Marshall “Jim” Newby, 86, of Harrodsburg, husband of Scottie Newby, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home. Born March 25, 1939, in Washington County, he was the son of the late “J.H.” and Kathleen Newby. He spent his career in HVAC and refrigeration; owned and operated Jocko & Horace’s Pool Hall and was…

Jane McRay, 91, of Harrodsburg, widow of C.H. McRay, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at her home. Born Sept. 8, 1933, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Mamie Lee (Downey) Watts.  She was former owner of the family operated McRay Feed Company and had been a longtime dental assistant to…

Jennifer A. Roller Lainhart, 54, wife of Darrell Lainhart Jr., died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Norton Hospital in Louisville. Born July 18, 1970, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of Kenneth Ray Roller Sr. of Bradfordsville and the late Carolyn Ann Rakes Roller. She was a member of Bradfordsville Baptist Church. Survivors, in…