Area Obituaries

Kimberly Rae Shepard Cox Wilson, 63, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.   Born Sept. 13, 1959, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Ray Shepard and Barbara Jean Beasley.   She loved taking care of her dogs Pugsley and Milo and also listening to music. Survivors include: one…

William “Wimpy” Owen Whalen Jr., 86, husband of Amanda Bush Whalen, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at his home. Born Oct. 10, 1936, in Fayette County, he was the son, of the late William Owen “Buck” and Ailene (Bussell) Whalen.  He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, was a  United States Air Force…

Tami Lyne Phillips, 61, of Harrodsburg, spouse of Melissa Segade Phillips, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.  Born July 8, 1961, in Stanford, she was the daughter, of Aletha Thompson Newman of Salvisa and the late James Phillips.  She was a graduate of Lincoln County High School,…

Melissa Stevens, 53, of Harrodsburg, wife of Tracey Stevens, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at her home.  Born Aug. 12, 1969, in Jackson County, she was the daughter, of Gloria Jean (Sandlin) Lynn of Harrodsburg, and the late Danny Cook.  She operated her own online marketplace. Survivors, in addition to her spouse, include: one daughter,…

Donnie “Don” Lee Kestler, 93, widower of Wilma “Babe” Truax Kestler, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at his residence.   Born May 6, 1929, in Louisville, he was the son, of the late Theodore H. and Inez Hatfield Kestler.   He was the owner of Don Kestler and Associates, was a United States Air Force veteran, was…

Myrtle Ann (Meaux) Griffin, 64, of Harrodsburg, widow of Charles Griffin, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the Signature Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrodsburg.  Born Feb. 28, 1958 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter, of Ruby (Shy) Meaux and the late Venus O. Meaux Sr.  She was a 1976 graduate of Harrodsburg High School…

Owens Ruffus “Junior” Edwards, 51, husband of Linda Kidd Edwards, of Liberty, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Casey County Hospital.  Born on Jan. 30, 1971, in Bardstown, he was the son of Owens Ruffus Edwards Sr. and the late Mildred Etoile Chesser Edwards.  He attended Pine Grove Church and was employed by Goose Creek…

Raymond F. Burton III, 76, of Harrodsburg, husband of Kim Satterly Burton died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.  Born Jan. 7, 1947, he was the son, of the late Raymond F. and Bessie Jane Smith Burton Jr. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran where he served as…

Alene Robinson Barnes, 82, widow of Jonas Floyd Barnes, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 at Walkers Trail Senior Living in Danville.   Born June 23, 1940, in Mercer County, she was the daughter, of the late Charley and Viola Taylor Robinson.   She was a member of First Baptist Church of Danville. Survivors include: one son, Jonas…

Kevin Wayne Waldrop, 49, husband of Jinx Allison Waldrop, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Lexington.   Born June 26, 1973, in Lexington, he was the son of Jacky Wayne and Diane Lynn Horton Waldrop of Nicholasville.   He was a musician, producer, and drummer for several nationally known entertainers, and attended Belmont University in Nashville and…