All Obituaries

Delmar Ray Hurst, 65 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away on March 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Breckinridge County, KY on February 10, 1958 to Wanda Boling Hurst and the late Thomas Hurst. Delmar was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. He was a 1976 graduate of Frederick Fraize High School. Delmar worked 19 years at American Olean Tile and later worked with his wife operating The Brak Restaurant along with managing Honey Locust Valley Farms. He loved farming, hunting, fishing,...

Elma June Mingus, 68, of Cloverport, passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 13, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Hancock County native was born February 2, 1955, to the late J.W. and Nancy Storm Powers. June graduated from Hancock County High School, Class of 1973. She then went to work for the Hancock County School System and stayed there over 40 years until her retirement in January, 2020. June was an avid gardener and loved to spend time weeding...

Bernice Norton, age 91 of Harned, KY passed away March 8, 2023 at Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Breckinridge County on February 2, 1932, daughter of the late Hubbard and Viola Horsley. Bernice was a former employee of Galante Studio. She was a homemaker and farm wife who enjoyed her work on the farm, cooking and gardening. Bernice attended Corinth Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Ralph Bruner, Jake Herron and Gordon...

Larry W. Butler, age 76 of Harned, KY passed away March 6, 2023 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was born in Louisville, KY on September 12, 1946, son of the late Pauline Wilson and Paul Hoffman Butler. Larry was a member of Harned United Methodist Church. He retired from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a social worker and was the owner and operator with his wife of Larry Butler Realty and Auction. Larry had many interests that include fishing, watching westerns, listening...

Lamar "Marty" Poole, age 74 of Macon, GA passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mr. Poole was born December 16, 1948 in Garfield, KY to the late William Chester Poole and Idelle Smiley. Marty was a longtime member of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kentucky. He retired from Brown and Williamson after 30 years of service, where he worked on innovative technologies and equipment far before it was mainstream. He was extremely talented at his work and had an excellent career. He was very well...

Julia Marie Whitlock, age 82 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away March 3, 2023 at Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Taylor County, KY on July 14, 1940, daughter of the late Frank and Nettie Jeffries Whitlock. Julia was a self employed caregiver. She loved all things outdoors - camping, fishing and soaking up the sun on her favorite Florida beaches. She always enjoyed visits and entertaining her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son James Dwight...

Michael Earl "Red" Harris, age 72 of Cloverport, KY passed away February 27, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Hardinsburg, KY on July 17, 1950, son of the late Earl and Dorothy Edmonson Harris. He attended Cloverport Community Church and retired from Tell City Chair Company. Mike loved God, family and visiting with friends. In his younger years, he was known for his 66 red Chevy II. He was the 1982 Bluegrass State Champion D-200 Motocross Senior Class....

Edward M. McAfee, Sr, age 83 of Hardinsburg, KY, died on February 27, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Stephensport, KY on March 5, 1939 to the late Gilbert McAfee and Ollie Mae Poole McAfee. Eddie was retired from the shipping department of Olin Chemical. He also served in the Army Reserve. Eddie was a lifelong self-employed farmer. He loved his cattle and working on the farm. His favorite place to spend some leisure time was in Gatlinburg, TN. Eddie loved his family and his time...

Scott Minor Belcher, age 59 of Hardinsburg, KY entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro, KY on January 29, 1964. Scott was a former employee of the Grayson County Library where he was the driver of the Bookmobile. For many years, he was a performer at Pine Knob Theater and the Ohio County Courthouse. He was a Christian man who loved the Lord and attending church services. He enjoyed playing video and trivia games, music,...

Edward Drane, age 79 of Hardinsburg, KY passed away February 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born in SeRee, KY on March 21, 1943, son of the late James Paul and Emma Ruth Niles Drane. He retired from LG & E where he was an equipment operator and mechanic.. He owned Drane's Construction, which was a backhoe service. Eddie enjoyed meeting with friends at Hardees and working on his family's cars. He was a lifelong member of Fairview United Methodist Church. In addition to...