Area Obituaries

Jerry Johnson, 66, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at Landmark of Danville. Born Jan. 4, 1958, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Robert and Lillie Mae (Cupp) Johnson. He was a Christian. Survivors include: four daughters, Tina Crouch, Dorothy Wells, Angela Cole and Lindsey Strong; three sons, J.R. Combs, Russell…

William Edward “Bill” Hendren, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  Born Nov. 12, 1942, in Danville, he was the son of the late James “Jimmy” and Christine Godbey Hendren.  He was a retired IBM Engineer.   Survivors include: significant other, Linda Sexton of Harrodsburg; four daughters,…

Ruth Elliott, 87, widow of Edgar Elliott, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at her residence. Born May 11, 1937, in LaFarge, Wisc., she was the daughter of the late Vester and Creda Linsey. She was retired from Cricketeer and a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Boone (Rita) Elliott of Mercer…

David Jay Steininger, 83, husband of Robin (Whaley) Steininger, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.  Born Jan. 16, 1941, in Carroll, Iowa, He was the son of the late Lloyd and Leta (Myers) Steininger. He was a Illinois College graduate, was territory sales manager for CertainTeed, assisted municipalities in the development of public works…

Jerry Wayne Sparks, 56, husband of Kecia French Sparks, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 3, 1968, in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary Willoughby Sparks. He was a self-employed tree trimmer, welder and formerly a Black…

Michael D. Scull, 59, husband of Joyce Sparks Scull, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Mercer County.  Born Feb. 3, 1965, he was the son of the late Orville and Irene Hatfield Scull.  He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church and was an employee of Ferris Farms, formerly known as Anderson Circle Farms.…

Francine Jones, 64 of Harrodsburg, wife of Tim Jackson Jones, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born May 8, 1960, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Burnett Offutt Hayden and Mary Willis (Allen) Young. She was a 1979 Harrodsburg High School graduate and retired from Hitachi. Survivors…

Roy Chasteen Baugh, 68, of Harrodsburg, husband of Kathy June (Pittman) Baugh, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at his home in Harrodsburg. Born Dec. 21, 1955, in Shepherdsville, he was the son of the late Roy Melvin and Mildred Florence (Phillips) Baugh. He attended Mercer County Schools, was a self-employed handyman and a member of…

Calvin Dunn Taylor Sr., 78, husband of Carolyn Anderson Taylor died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born March 24, 1946, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Clarence Dunn and Elma Wilson Taylor.  He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army.  He…

Gloria Jean “Shorty” Purdom, 72, widow of Edward Bruce Purdom, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Stanford Crossing Health Care Center. Born Dec. 28, 1951, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine Helen Bland Rogers.  She was a retired manager at Wendy’s. Survivors include: one son, Bruce (Robin) Purdom of…