All Obituaries

Sherry Ann Hann-Brown, beloved wife of Melissa Hann-Brown, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 30, 2022, after an extended illness.  She was born on January 26, 1968 in Hickman County, Tennessee, to Hollis Hann and the late Joyce Skelton Hann.  She had worked as a cook at McDonald’s, and in her free time she enjoyed fishing.  She also liked spending time at the ocean, where she enjoyed shelling--finding and collecting interesting sea shells.  Besides her wife and...

Dorothy Mae LoweryWoods, 89, widow of Ray Woods since 1996 and Billy R Lowery since 1964, joined them in eternal rest on June 29, 2022 after an extended illness.  She was a native of Garrard County born Oct. 30, 1932, to the late Ben Taylor and Mattie Preston Graham.  She was the last of their 4 children and was preceded in death by Wilburn and Ben Graham and Annie Cotton.  Dorothy retired from Hospital Specialties where she worked on the assembly line and was a member of...

Garnet Frederick Wilkerson, 79, widower of Maggie Pearl Lee and a retired farmer, entered into eternal rest on June 20, 2022, after an extended illness.  He was a native of Hustonville, Ky and was one of the 14 children born to James Ira and Nannie Belle Lawhorn Wilkerson.  He was born on July 4, 1942. Fred lived in Texas for a number of years and farmed in Woodford County upon his return to Kentucky.  He will be fondly remembered by his children Cecilia Hood, Mary Frances...

A limb has fallen from the Peel family tree.  William Franklin Peel, loving husband of Ruth Ann Humes Peel, left his earthly home on June 17, 2022, surrounded by his family.  A native of Jessamine County, he was born April 26, 1942, to the late Edward Harrison and Edna Mae Walker Peel.  He was a veteran of the United States Marines and a hard-working farmer, having raised tobacco and cattle. Even though farming was his passion, he also liked to fish and hunt and watch...

Jack William Wright, 32, son of Tony Wright and Sarah Lawson, left his earthly home on Friday, June 17, 2022.  He was born in Greenville, Ohio on May 18, 1990.  Jack was known as a homebody, and he enjoyed playing video games and listening to all kinds of music.  In addition to his parents, he leaves fond memories with his brothers and sisters Darrell Lawson, Timmy Lawson, wife Shelia, Carrie Griffin, Renee Prather, husband Richard, Jamie Wright, wife Suann Dowler, and...

Ida Mae Lowery Corman, 82, beloved mother and grandmother, left her earthly home on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  She was born on September 3, 1939 to the late Ellin and Emma Reynolds Lowery and raised in Jessamine County.  Ida was a devoted homemaker and spent much of her adult life surrounded by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She will be fondly remembered by her children Hazel Goforth, husband Johnny, Danny Johnson, wife Brenda, Donald Johnson, wife Phyllis, and Ellin...

Deborah Faye Williams, 66, beloved wife of Robert M. “Bobby” Williams for 38 years, left her earthly home on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  Debbie was born in Lexington, KY on October 26, 1955 to the late Jim and Shirley West Agee.  She attended Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Besides her husband Bobby, Debbie leaves behind two daughters Sarah Murphy, husband Dennis, and Sheila Johnson, husband Josh, and two grandchildren.  Cremation was chosen, and no...

June Estridge Helton, 89, widow of Albert Willis Helton since 2011,  joined him in eternal rest on Sat. June 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  June was a native of Pittsburg, KY born March 29, 1933, to the late Oliver Perry and Effie Mae Pennington Estridge being one of their 8 children, of which 7 have preceded her in death, as well as a grandson Timothy Anderson.  June was employed for 20 years by K-Mart and after retiring was employee of Kroger. In...

Billy Franklin Goforth, 61, left his earthly home on Saturday, June 4, 2022.  He was born in Fayette County on August 22, 1960, to the late Billy Carlton and JoAnn Denton Goforth.  Billy was a horse groomer at Tom Gentry Horse Farm, which was the ideal job as he loved being around horses and being outdoors.  He was known as a “fix-it” guy who could repair appliances, and he was a good painter.  Billy was a beloved father, grandfather, and uncle to a host of...

Emma Jean Bridewell, July 7, 1922 – May 26, 2022   Jean Bridewell of Wilmore slipped away quietly on May 26 at Taylor Manor Nursing Home in Versailles, just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday.  She is survived by her two daughters, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.  The family has elected not to have a service, according to her wishes.  Memorial donations can be made to the Glover-Bridewell Endowed Scholarship at Asbury University online at...