Area Obituaries

Billy Lynn Neeley, 74, of Harrodsburg, husband of Teresa McFadden Neeley, died Dec., 24, 2022, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  Born Dec. 31, 1947, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Mary Downey and William Gordon Neeley.  He was a retired Lexington police officer and was a  U.S. Army…

Dennis Richard Mathews, 68, of Harrodsburg, passed away at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, on Nov. 22, 2022. The son of Asa and Florence Mathews, Dennis was born and raised in Long Island City, Queens, New York. He began his career as a cabinet maker of fine furniture, but decided instead to follow his…

Helen Jean Sheldon, 87, widow of Shelby Marshall Sheldon, of Sadieville, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at the Signature Health Care in Harrodsburg. Born Feb. 24, 1935, in Grant County, she was the daughter of the late Bailey and Elva (Courtney) Henry. She was a farm wife and homemaker and was a member of the…

Violet Hardin, 60, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital in Harrodsburg.  Born May 18, 1962, in Jackson, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Marion William ”Happy” and Betty (Taphorn)  Merriman. Survivors include: one daughter, Nicole (Ryan) Hitchner of Harrodsburg;  six sisters, Mindy (Tony) Sanford…

Joyce Jenkins, 87, widower of Stanley Jenkins, of Harrodsburg, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at the Harrodsburg Health and Rehab Center in Harrodsburg.  Born Dec. 24, 1935, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Willam “Jack” Myers and Edith (Montgomery) Alexander. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Immanuel Baptist…

Ricky Goodlett, 68, of Harrodsburg, husband of Vicky Rice Goodlett, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at his home.  Born April 5, 1954, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Leon Carey and Bonnie (Goodlett) Carey of Harrodsburg. Ricky was a retired self-employed painter and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.…

Belinda W. Ford, 61, of Harrodsburg, wife of Lawrence Ford of Danville, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at her home.  Born Nov. 21, 1961, in Miami, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Paul Wilham  and the late Linda (Neal) Godwin. She was a Baptist and was a retired private service licensed practical nurse.…

Carroll S. Drury, 66, of Harrodsburg, husband of Lou Ann White Drury, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at his home.  Born March 6, 1956, in Mercer County, he was the son of Wanda Jean (Cornish) Drury of Mercer County and the late Gerald Drury. He was an I.T. Officer for I.B.M., and member of the…

Calvin T. Chunglo, 74, husband of Mary Lou Walls Chunglo, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at his residence. Born June 20, 1948, in Springfield, Mass., he was the son of the late Charles T. and Marilyn Irene Moses Chunglo. He was a veteran of the United States Navy Seabees, a Northeast Utilities engineering…

PATRICK TATUM Patrick Austin Tatum, 25, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 2, 1997, in Danville, he was the son of Kristina T. Riley of Lawrenceburg and Daniel Patrick Tatum. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes, playing football and being outdoors. Survivors, in addition to his…