Area Obituaries

Joyce Ann Moore, 74, wife of Samuel Dwight Moore, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at her home. Born Dec. 5, 1950, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Georgie Frances (Bowman) McKitric Sr. She was a Burgin Independent School graduate, retired from Walmart, was an employee for American Greeting,…

It is with mixed feelings that we announce the passing of our mother, Dorothy Henninger, who died peacefully in her sleep and left us to go home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on May 30, 1936 in Harrodsburg. She was kind, giving and…

Frances Louise Davis, 76, of Danville, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at her home. Born May 31, 1948, in Perryville, she was the daughter of the late Homer Allen and the late John and Dora (Debaun) Thompson. She was a graduate of Mercer County High School, worked at Modine and was a member of the…

Desha Nicole Bartleson, was born sleeping, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington. She was the daughter of Deshon and Jessica Darland Bartleson. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: one sister, Makayla Burns; one brother, Aidan Bartleson; and grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on…

Donna Lee died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at the Ephraim McDowell hospital in Danville. She was born on Sept. 5, 1952, in Fairfield, Ill. She was a highly recognized horsewoman who had won an all-women’s driving club race and captured the UDRS training title at Quad City in 1990, trained state champion horses, in the…

Ava Jewell Horn, 101, widow of Willie B. Horn, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Willows of Harrodsburg. Born June 5, 1923, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Lillie (Robinson) Long. She was a homemaker, member and past secretary of Calvary Baptist Church, was a member…

John David Gilmore, 64, of Danville, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home. Born April 17, 1960, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Warren and Frances (Devine) Gilmore. He was a Christian and retired as a bowling alley clerk from Danville Bowlarama. Survivors include: two sisters, Penny (Gary) Ahnquist of Danville…

Christal Fuelling, 51, widow of Douglas Eugene Fuelling, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  Born Aug. 24, 1973, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of Marilyn Sue Ervin Dunn of Harrodsburg and the late James Richard Dunn.  She was a member of the Carpenter’s Christian Church…

Birdie Mae Bowman, 92, widow of John Bowman, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 23, 1932, in Sharpsburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cora Lawson Barnett. She was a retired Wal-Mart greeter and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: one son,…