All Obituaries

Martha Ann Cunningham, age 87, wife of John Norman Cunningham, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her home in Lawrenceburg. Born May 4, 1939, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Viola (Smith) Shy. She was a graduate of the Mercer County High School and an employee at Texas Instruments in Versailles for thirty years. She was a faithful member of the Craig Chapel AME Church in Salvisa where she was the pianist for over sixty-five years. She enjoyed being ...

Emily Catherine Bryant, age 72, Harrodsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Ephraim McDowell RMC in Danville. Born August 7, 1953 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Wilrow Bartleson and Emily Gertrude Bryant. She was a 1971 graduate of Harrodsburg High School and then received her bachelor's degree and master’s degree in education from Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. She then became a full-time teacher at the Lorain City School District in Lorain, ...

Diana Carol (Bottom) Hart, age 73, Harrodsburg, widow of Terry Brent Hart, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home. Born May 24, 1953 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late William Bottom and Rosetta (Lanham) Bottom Cochran. She was a 1971 graduate of Mercer County High School and went on to be a self-employed hairdresser for many years. Diana enjoyed being with her family, cooking, taking care of others and attended the Fellowship Baptist Church on Cornishville Street in ...

The following information is being provided by Sims Funeral Services with permission from the family and Preston Pruitt Spurlin Funeral Home who is entrusted with his arrangements.  EG Plummer, 89, of Danville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. EG was born on February 20, 1937, in Danville, KY, to the late James and Allie Burden Plummer. He was raised by his late grandparents, Jeff and Dora Burden. EG was preceded in ...

Travis Eugene Stephens, age 54, Harrodsburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the home of his mother in Harrodsburg surrounded by many of his loved ones. Born April 26, 1972 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Douglas Eugene Stephens of Lancaster and Diana Carol (Bottom) Hart of Harrodsburg. He was a graduate of Mercer County High School, became a self-employed truck driver and was a member of the Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Travis loved the outdoors, being with his ...

            Mary Elizabeth Sutton Boswell, age 44, passed away on May 28, 2026 surrounded by love. Born on December 12, 1981, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of Greg and Sue Sutton. In addition to her parents, Mary’s survivors include her beloved son, James Travis Boswell, her sister Katie (Josh) Smith, her sister Annie Sutton, her nephew Cole (Dawn Despain) Smith, her great nephew Cooper Smith, and ...

James Isom Browning, age 80 of Harrodsburg, husband of Stephanie Louise (Bartleson) Browning, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Ephraim McDowell Haggin Memorial Hospital.  Born November 21, 1945 in Mackville, he was the son of the late Lloyd Sylvester Sr. and Barbara Frances (Young) Browning. He was a member of the Second Street Christian Church in Danville and was a retired service technician for Atmos Energy Corporation in Danville. James liked to sing and exercise but loved ...

Darrell Glenn Bottoms, age 87, Crab Orchard passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Maplewood Health & Rehabilitation in Lancaster. Born November 17, 1938 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late William Green Taylor Bottoms and Mary Frances (Bottoms) Bottoms. Darrell accepted Jesus as his Lord at an early age at Deep Creek Baptist Church and served as a Trustee while there. He later moved his membership to Mt. Pleasant Church where he was currently a member. He attended Black ...

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, ...