All Obituaries

Kathleen Hoskinson Alexander, age 95 of Custer, KY died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Custer, KY on February 14, 1923, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Georgie Hicks Hoskinson. Mrs. Alexander was a homemaker who had many interests that include farming, cooking, gardening and family time. She was a member of Custer United Methodist Church and attended Rosetta United Methodist Church. She was past president of UMW, PTA , Sunday...

Emma Frances Marcum, age 69 of Louisville, KY died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hardinsburg, KY on September 30, 1948, the daughter of the late Willard Lewis Stith and Jeannette Lee Harned Stith. Emma was a graduate of Butler High School, a member of the Methodist faith and an active member of Custer Order of Eastern Star. She loved her...

Wanda Harrington Bolin, age 92 of Irvington, KY died Monday, May 14, 2018 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. She was born in Custer, KY on December 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Everett and Nettie Dyer Pile. Wanda was a retired school teacher who taught many years in the Breckinridge County School system. She was a very active faithful member of Irvington United Methodist Church, the Breckinridge County Retired Teachers and former Eastern Star member. Wanda...

Donald Ray "Donnie" Stinnett, age 71 of Hardinsburg, KY died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born in Irvington, KY on June 13, 1946, the son of the late James " Jiggs" and Mary F. Smith Stinnett. Donnie was a used car salesman for 42 years. He began his career working with his father and brother at Stinnett's Used Cars. He later owned Selected Used Cars in Hardinsburg, KY. Donnie served 2 years in the...

Betty Franklin Thomas, age 81 of Custer, KY died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on November 19, 1936, the daughter of the late Allie and Anna Mildred Pile West. She worked for many years in retail sales, enjoyed playing Rook, cooking and shopping. Betty is survived by 3 children: Libby Bryan of Elizabethtown, KY David Thomas (Vickie Pence) of Elizabethtown, KY Sarita Dowell (Keith) of Custer, KY 6...

Claude Adrian "Buddy" Carver, age 74 of McDaniels, KY died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Louisville, KY on December 15, 1943, the son of the late Edward and Maxine Basham Carver. He was a member of Bethel Fellowship Church and former employee of Bunton Lawn Care. Buddy enjoyed wood working and riding his motorcyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Carver. Buddy is survived by...

Barry Estell Nottingham, age 63 of Kingswood, KY died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. He was born in Kingswood, KY on December 23, 1954, the son of the late Estell and Dorothy "Dot" Butler Nottingham. Barry was a faithful employee of Houchens Industries for over 42 years. During that time, he was the manager of Save-a-lot in Hardinsburg and district manager of several other stores. Barry was a member of Westview United Methodist...

Ronald Edward Lucas, age 59 of Custer, KY died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Sacramento, CA on January 24, 1959. Ronnie was an employee of Dunaway Timber Company and a member of Hardinsburg Baptist Church. His family meant everything to him and he loved time spent with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, swimming and boating. He was preceded in death by his father Earl R. Lucas, Jr and stepbrother Bobby...

James Owen Hayes, age 81 of Hardinsburg, KY died Thursday,  May 10, 2018 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born in Caneyville, KY on July 22, 1936, the son of the late Willard and Helen Hayes. He was a retired railroad lineman who enjoyed fishing, boating, country music and nice vehicles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine, 2 sons: Kenny Lee and Richard Keith Hayes and siblings Barbara Jo and Billy...

Philip Laverne Wells, age 92 of Hardinsburg, KY, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018, at Hardinsburg Nursing & Rehab. Phil was born May 1, 1926, in Williamsport, PA, son of the late Philip and Rosella Wells. His wife, Helen Mildred “Millie” Elder Wells and his only sibling, Melvin E. Wells, as well as, 8 brothers-in-law and 7 sisters-in-law, and some nephews and nieces preceded him in death. Phil had no children. He joined the Marines at age 17...