All Obituaries

Charlotte Mae Hart, age 89, Harrodsburg, widow of Merle J. Hart Sr., passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born March 7, 1937 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Cornell and Lillie B. McRay. Charlotte was a school bus driver for over 33 years for the Mercer County Schools; she also enjoyed spending time with her family and loved cooking. Survivors include one daughter Teresa Coleman and one son Merle J. (Lisa) Hart Jr. both of Harrodsburg; five ...

                  Bobby Newton, age 63, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home. Born to the late Burl and Linda “Judy” Newton of Clementsville, Kentucky. Bobby remained deeply connected to the area throughout his life and later made his home in Harrodsburg. Bobby worked for many years as a carpenter. He enjoyed spending time with friends, sharing stories and laughter. He also had a special bond with his beloved dog, ...

Tyler Lee Dean, age 27, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home in Lexington. Born May 15, 1998 in Danville, he was the son of the late Antonio Lee Dean and Jennifer (Hartman) Cooper. He attended Harrodsburg High School, liked to listen to music and enjoyed going out to eat. Survivors other than his mother include a daughter Aliyah Tyler of Liberty; a sister Stefanie (Lucas) Claunch of Harrodsburg and two aunts Cynthia Ann Chenault and Tanya Gail Chenault both of Harrodsburg, and ...

Trula Gayle (Fain) Arnett, 77 of Harrodsburg, wife of Ernest Junior Arnett, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the University of Louisville Hospital.  Born May 4,1948 in Loyall, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ermal and Zolema (Howard) Fain. Trula was a former employee of Harrodsburg Kroger, Shakertown at Pleasant Hill and Mercer County Schools.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, shopping and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a graduate of ...

           With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman whose unwavering presence and faithful devotion to God nurtured a harmonious spirit that touched all who knew her. Eleanor Frances White Dunn of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, was surrounded by her loving family as she passed peacefully at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, Kentucky, March 1, 2026, at the age of 91.            ...

               Granville Mitchell “Mitch” Doyle age 64, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home in Harrodsburg.  He was born in Lexington on November 10, 1961 to the late Bradford Doyle and Pattie J. Wafford (Sanders).  Mitch was a Mercer County High School graduate and was a recent employee of Kroger in Harrodsburg. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.    ...

          Lana Kay Barnett Straten, 73, of Harrodsburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 16. Lana was a woman who loved deeply, laughed loudly, and lived life in her own way. She wasn’t one for tradition — she preferred connection, conversation, and time spent together. Her greatest joy was her family, and she especially treasured her three grandchildren, Kaelin Drakeford, Anna Kate Drakeford, and Ashton Drakeford. They were the ...

Doris Gayle Bartleson, age 72, Harrodsburg, widow of Truman Bartleson Jr., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Louisville. Born June 9, 1953, in Burgin, KY, she was the daughter of the late John “J.P.” Price and Pauline (Bradshaw) Dunn. She was an assembly line worker for Cricketeer Manufacturing Company and Hitachi Corporation both in Harrodsburg. Doris was a member of the Mercer County Democratic Women’s Club, a member of the Mercer ...

Michael B. Phillips I, age 74, Harrodsburg, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home. Born November 17, 1951 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Ralph B. and Eileen (Joyce) Phillips. He was a graduate of Mercer County High School and retired from Blackburn Correctional Facility after 27 years.  Michael also became an auctioneer working for Addison Crouch, Lee Sims and Jimmy Sexton, all of Harrodsburg. He was a KY Colonel, a collector of antiques and clocks, enjoyed ...

           William Patrick Hatchett died January 28, 2026 at the age of 73. He was the son of the late J. Emmett Hatchett and Jane Vandiver Hatchett. He graduated from Harrodsburg High School in 1970, attended Castle Heights Military Academy and Western Kentucky University. After leaving college he worked in men's apparel for Dawhare's in Lexington and Pikeville. Later, he worked for Huffmaster Services Group in Chicago and ultimately, founded Hatchett ...