Area Obituaries

Howard Mitchell Fallis Jr., 76, husband of Charlotte Overstreet Fallis, of Harrodsburg, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born Dec. 7, 1947, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Howard Mitchell “Sonny” and Anna Belle Sims Fallis Sr. He was an elder of Salvisa Christian Church, active deputy…

Ralph Eugene Devine, 76, husband of Patricia Yankey Devine, of Washington County, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 24, 1948, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Ralph and Katherine Shewmaker Devine. He was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church, a 1966…

Wanda Rogers Bugg, 77, widow of Danny G. Bugg died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. Born Feb. 1, 1947, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Wince and Inez Cutter Rogers. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: one son, Terry D. Bugg of Harrodsburg; one brother,  Jerry (Shirley) Rogers of Junction City and nieces…

Irene Lamb Teater, widow of Wesley Teater, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Born Jan. 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Viola Wilhoite Lamb. She was a retired seamstress from Cricketeer and was a member of Living Waters Church in Harrodsburg. Survivors include: two sons, Wesley (Terri) Teater Jr. of New…

Elizabeth Joyce Rhorer, 90, wife of the late William Joseph Rhorer, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Lexington. Born Jan. 19, 1934, in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late David and Stella O’Nan. Survivors include: one daughter, Sandra Willhoite; one son, Marc Rhorer; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and…

William G. “Bill” Shewmaker, 81, husband of Jeanne (Chilton) Shewmaker, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at his home. Born June 16, 1943, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late George William and Beatrice (Leonard) Shewmaker. He was a retired sheet glass operator for Corning Glass Manufacturing, a lifelong farmer, a member…

Jerry Dean Poff, 73, husband of Mary Patricia “Patsy” Smith Poff, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 in Danville.  Born Dec. 3, 1950, in Liberty, he was the son of the late Andy and Mildred Clements Poff.  He was a retired CNA from Charleston Health Care Manor and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.…

Sara Sue Claiborne Niemann, 78, widow of Kenneth Joseph Niemann Jr., of Harrodsburg, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born on Feb. 14, 1947, in Knoxville, Tenn., she was the daughter of Hollis F. and Mildred Marguerat Claiborne. She worked at the Bingham Child Guidance center in…

Martha Jean Gash Hahn, 94, widow of William Bryant (Bill) Hahn, died on Oct. 21, 2024, in Louisville. Born in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late John and Corinne Gash. She was a Salvisa High School graduate, attended Eastern State Teachers College, was a teacher and teachers, worked in retail sales, was…

Arthur Faxon Fulton, 88, widower of Cloa Carter Fulton, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at his residence. Born Nov. 16, 1935, in Frazier, he was the son of the late Clifford and Marie Martin Fulton. He was a member of the Mercer Church of Christ. Survivors include: one son, Steve (Renee) Fulton of Louisville; one…