All Obituaries

Gilbert E. Frank, age 84 of Harned, KY passed away May 11, 2022 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born in Garfield, KY on July 2, 1937, son of the late Alfred and Edna Basham Frank. Gilbert was a member of Garfield Baptist Church. He was President of West Point Bank and retired in 2002 after 22 years in the banking industry. During this time, he was a member of the Kentucky Bankers Association. He served on the Board of Directors of West Point Bank until retiring in 2016. He served...

Emma Gene Jaggers, age 81 of Versailles, KY passed away May 8, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Wolfe County, KY on September 28, 1940, daughter of the late Maude Howard and Leslie Byrd Neff. Emma retired from Gates Rubber Company where she was an accountant. She later worked for Macy's in Lexington, KY, where she met many new friends. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and visiting the casino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Margie Still,...

Norma Jean Lucas Quiggins, age 80 of Custer, KY passed away May 7, 2022 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Custer, KY on November 18, 1941, daughter of the late Murtha and Olis Allen Lucas. She attended Constantine Community House of Prayer. Norma was a CNA for over 20 years. During this time she worked at several nursing homes where her passion for caring for the elderly was her joy. Everyone who knew Norma Jean was aware of her fondness for Conway Twitty. She...

Velma Iola "Bodie" Wathen Goostree born January 22, 1953 went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2022. She was a Pentecostal minister who served the Lord with passion, dedication, with praise and worship leadership beside her husband since 1974. She was a loving mother and grandmother desiring they all remain faithful to their heavenly Father and her testimony. Velma was an author of 3 books titled All My Time, Prayer Warfare and Heartbeat of Intercession that are...

Julius Allen Morris, age 79 of Leitchfield, KY passed away April 28, 2022 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was born on January 20, 1943 in Breckinridge County, KY, the son of the late Sudie Franklin Rusher and Willie Osco Morris. Julius was a retired construction foreman who enjoyed all things outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Family gatherings were important to him and he loved time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Bobby,...

Roberta K. Anthony, age 66 of Irvington, KY passed away April 21, 2022 at the Hosparus In-Patient Care Center in Louisville, KY. She was born in Bewleyville, KY on February 28, 1956. Roberta was know to her family and friends as "Bobbi" and as "Weezer" to her friend Todd Shilts. She retired from First State Bank, where she was employed for many years as a Vice President. Roberta was a member of Irvington United Methodist Church, Breckinridge County Library Board...

William Stephen "Bill" Johnston, age 82 of Custer, KY passed away April 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Shelby County, KY on August 10, 1939, the son of the Frank K. and Mary Ruth Moore Johnston. Bill was a member of Madrid Pentecostal Church and Hudson Masonic Lodge. He was a farmer who enjoyed all things outdoors - fishing, hunting and gardening. He was an avid UK basketball fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Karl and Lawrence...

Emily Frances Bland, 83, of Hardinsburg, KY, died on April 20, 2022 at Hardinsburg Nursing & Rehab. She was born in Hardinsburg, KY  on December 9, 1938 to the late Joseph Edward and Frances Alexander Whitfill. Emily was a retired restaurant cook and a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, puzzle books, playing bingo and spending time with her family.  Emily was preceded in death by her husband Louie Bland, her...

James William Whitworth, age 83 of Harned, KY passed away April 19, 1922 at Baptist Health Hardin. He was born in McDaniels, KY on October 1, 1938, son of the late Leslie and Mary Ermine Miller Whitworth. Bill retired from the United States Navy and as maintenance supervisor with Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He loved his job and enjoyed fishing, swimming, camping and boating. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Whitworth, son James William...

Mary Sue Kennedy Trent, age 78 of Woodrow, KY passed away April 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Hardinsburg, KY on December 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Lewis and Mattie Robinson Kennedy. Mary retired as the supervisor of Pizza Hut. She was a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, sewing and shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Paul, J C, Norman and Kelly Kennedy, Mildred Wheatley and Hannah...