Area Obituaries

Sylvia Tyler Yates, 96, widow of Haldon “Shorty” Yates, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Homestead Post Acute Care in Lexington. Born Feb. 22, 1927, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Esmon and Ovie Ann Taylor Tyler. She was retired from Mercer Dress and was co-owner of White Cottage Restaurant. Survivors include: one…

John Alan Weldon, 68, of Salvisa, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 22, 1954, in Louisville, he was the son of the late John C. and Margaret Mae Nield Weldon. He was a retired maintenance supervisor at Rand McNally and was a member of Salt River Baptist Church. Survivors include:…

Savannah L. Vaughan, 96, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. Born Sept. 27, 1925, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sally Weldon Vaughan. Survivors include: one daughter, Marilyn Gazikas of Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Glenda Vaughan Hatfield of Harrodsburg; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several…

Sue Ann Lyons Robinson, 72, widow of Edward G. Robinson, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at her residence. Born Nov. 17, 1950, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Melinda Thornton Lyons. She was a retired truck driver. Survivors include: one son, David Thomas (Chrissy) Lyons of Mercer County; one daughter,…

Raymond Brammett “Caesar” Smalley, 71, of Harrodsburg, husband of Georgia Sowders Smalley, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at his residence. Born March 7, 1952, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Christine (Bonta) Smalley. He worked for Whirlpool-Matsushita Manufacturing and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church and of the…

Ronnie Baker, 76, husband of Marsha Peavler Baker, died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence. Born Jan. 23, 1947, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late John D. and Sallie Belle Coyle Baker. He was a farmer and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include:…

Gerald “Lee” Edwards, 83, of Harrodsburg, husband of Linda Edwards died June 14, 2023, at his residence. Born in Mt. Victory, he was the son of the late Clifton and Delma Edwards. He was a graduate of Somerset High School and attended the University of Cincinnati, worked at General Electric in Cincinnati and Louisville, co-owned…

Virginia Ann Chumley, 92, widow of Connie Chumley, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Harrodsburg Health Care Manor. Born Oct. 22, 1930, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Bush and Zelma Ransdell Horn. She retired from Cricketeer, had worked at ABC 123 Day Care, Harrodsburg Health Care and Old Fort Harrod State…

Sandra Katherine Dearing, 75, widow of Thomas Dearing, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born March 6, 1948, in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Ina May Settles. She was a charter member of the Carpenter’s Christian Church, a member of the Lexington Chef’s Association, and…

Donald Paul Beam Jr., 62, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born June 27, 1960, in Versailles, he was the son of the late Donald Paul and Cynthia Lucille (Newton) Beam Sr. He attended Jessamine County High School in Nicholasville, was a security guard at various locations, a…