All Obituaries

Thomas Martin Bechtel, age 63, Harrodsburg, husband of Sue Ellen Schwendeman Bechtel, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell RMC in Danville. Born December 15, 1955 in Danville, he was the son of the late George Franklin and Naomi Grace (Ketchem) Bechtel. He was a 1973 graduate of Harrodsburg High School; a veteran of the United States Army and the Kentucky National Guard, a retired commercial printer for Rand McNally now known as Quad Graphics in Versailles, he liked to...

Peggy Ford Waggener, age 81, Burgin, wife of James William Waggener Sr., died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg. Born March 15, 1938 in Buena Vista, KY, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Sadie Love (Ruble) Ford. She graduated from Burgin High School and received her accountant’s degree from Fugazzi Business College. She was a bookkeeper and accountant for the Burgin Independent School District and Shakertown, was a member of...

Jack Alvin Hughen, Sr, age 61, Harrodsburg, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home in Harrodsburg. Born June 9, 1958 in Pensacola, FL, he was the son of the late Louis Otis and Jeanette Ellen (Peacock) Hughen. He attended Sunset High School in Dallas, TX, was a self-employed painter and liked old rock and roll music. Survivors include one son Jack (Nicole) Hughen Jr. of Rosebud, TX, one step-son David (Tammy) Hart of Georgia, one daughter Lacy P. Massey of Houston, TX and a...

Glennon “Boo" Royalty, age 77, Harrodsburg, widower of Betty Jean Bell Royalty, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home in Harrodsburg. Born August 21, 1941 in Mackville, KY, he was the son of the late Owsley Champion and Irene (Baker) Royalty. He attended both the McAfee and Cornishville Schools in Mercer Co., was an equipment operator for Hayslett Mechanical Contractors of Harrodsburg for over 50 years, a member of the Cornishville Masonic Lodge, liked to fish,...

Shirley Ann Bailey, 77, returned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Shirley was born to the late Cornell and Lillie B. McRay, in Mercer County on August 22, 1941. She attended Harrodsburg High School. Shirley was blessed with a large and loving family. Shirley raised her three children with unwavering faith and...

Lillian Clements, age 78, Harrodsburg, widow of Millard Clements, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell RMC in Danville. Born August 4, 1940 in Deep Creek, KY, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Beulah (Key) Smock. She was a graduate of Mackville High School, a co-owner along with Elwood Humphrey of three area restaurants, enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting and canning and was a member of the Bohon Road Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son Gary...

Jaron Lawrence Taylor, age 24, Harrodsburg, son of John William Taylor Jr. of Burgin and Angela Hayden of Harrodsburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell RMC in Danville. Born February 9, 1995 in Danville, he was a graduate of Mercer County High School, a self-employed handy man and attended the Little Zion Baptist Church in Burgin. Survivors other than his parents include: one sister Janelle Taylor and one brother Jamel Taylor both of Harrodsburg, KY.  Jaron...

Dortha S. Lawson, age 84, Harrodsburg, wife of Gene Lawson, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born December 8, 1934 in Stanford, KY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Pitts Sampson Sr. and Sallie (Chestnut) Sampson McQueen. She was a graduate of Rose Hill High School, Co-Owner of Lawson’s Jewelry, Church Women’s Fellowship, Friendship Circle, Goodwill Sunday School Class, Kentucky Colonel Bowling League, Lawson’s Jewelry...

Shea O'Neal Ford Grubbs, age 31, Harrodsburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Lexington. Born June 16, 1987 in Danville, he was the son of Craig Ford of Harrodsburg and Cathy (Grubbs) Rogers of Hustonville. He attended Harrodsburg High School, was an employee of the Hampton Inn in Lexington, liked to fish, enjoyed being with his family and friends. Shea was a Christian and loved the Lord. Survivors other than his parents include: his paternal grandmother, Diane Ford (John T.)...

David Coleman, age 64, Harrodsburg, husband of Teresa Hart Coleman, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born December 13, 1954 in Clarksville, TN, he was the son of the late James and Mildred (Greene) Coleman. He was the former owner of Shell Mart in Danville, a manager of Walmart both in Harrodsburg and Stanford, played the piano by ear and sang, loved to play golf and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in...