Obituaries

Sep 30, 2020

Judy Carol Mitchell, age 73, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Wesley Noss and Brian Roach officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...

Sep 29, 2020

Robert Leon Heaton Jr. (75 years young) passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2020. He was known to many as R.L., Officer Bob, Tomato Plant, Uncle Jupy, Daddy and Paw Paw. He was a “10-10” to all and will be greatly missed. Born May 31, 1945, to Louise (Harrod) and Robert L. Heaton Sr. in Frankfort, KY. He graduated...

Sep 28, 2020

Charles Evan Vanoy, 83, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. Husband to the late Anna Carolyn Coppage Vanoy, Charles was born June 4, 1937 to the late Albert and Mrytle Cochran Vanoy in Liberty, Kentucky. “Chief”, a nickname fondly given to him by his grandsons, loved his Westerns, enjoyed classic cars and attending car shows with his son, Steve,...

Sep 25, 2020

Geraldine Willoughby McGoldrick Croley, 89, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born in Woodford County, Kentucky to the late Benjamin and Bessie McCall Willoughby on October 17, 1930. Ms. Croley graduated from Versailles High School and attended Crump Business School. She retired as a Key Punch Operator for the KY Revenue Department and IBM. She bowled on...

Sep 25, 2020

John C. Ryan passed away unexpectedly at home on the 25th day of September 2020. Funeral Mass will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. with Father Charles Howell officiating. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. A...

Sep 22, 2020

Rebecca Mae Jeffries Russell, age 33, passed away on September 22, 2020. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Tim Jumpp officiating. The family will receive friends at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Ms. Russell was born in Frankfort, Kentucky...

Sep 20, 2020

Jackie G. Payne, 65, husband of Alice Payne, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. A native of Frankfort, he was born on March 17, 1955 to William George and Beatrice Wilhoite Payne. He worked in housekeeping at Kings Daughter Hospital. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his step-children, Susie Brophy, Billy Trent, Carol Sowards, and...

Sep 16, 2020

William Thomas Wright (Billy), 77, married to Wanda McDonald Wright for 59 years, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home in Midway. Born on June 5, 1943 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Jack and Lillie Mae Wright. He attended Versailles High School in Versailles and was a member of Forks of...

Sep 14, 2020

Ellsworth Victor Marshall, Jr., age 93, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Lovingly known as "Tubber," he was born in Frankfort, on October 18, 1926, to...

Sep 11, 2020

Aaron Scott Ernst, age 34, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Josh Rayborn officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time on...

Sep 9, 2020

Carolyn Sue Arthur, 77, wife to Marvin, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Georgetown, Kentucky. Carolyn was born on January 28, 1943 in Georgetown, Kentucky to the late James Carl and Beulah Jones Wynn. Carolyn was a member of Great Crossing Baptist Church and was a hairdresser. Those left to cherish her memory, along with her husband, are...

Sep 8, 2020

William “Bill” Updike, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A native of Woodford County, he was born on January 12, 1943 to the late Oliver Mason and Mary Zea Carpenter Updike. He worked as a supervisor for Publishers Printing. He is survived by his daughters, Moni (John) Smith, Versailles, Jennifer (James) Thompson, Mt Washington; his sisters, Mary...

Sep 4, 2020

Janice Lee Newton Hill, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 in Frankfort, Kentucky.

She was a member of Waddy Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Hill and her brother, Tommy Newton.

She is survived by her son, Robert Stanley Hill of Frankfort; her daughter, Pamela...

Sep 3, 2020

Janie Brown McCully, 70, wife of Steve McCully, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born in Logan County on April 16, 1950 to the late J.W. and Maxine Brown. She worked for Kentucky State Government. Janie was very artistic. She enjoyed crafting, quilting, and painting. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter,...

Sep 3, 2020

Wallace, Doris Faye, 87, widow of John Morgan (Jack) Wallace, died September 3, 2020 at Baptist Health LaGrange. She was the daughter of the late Hester and Rachel Reese Muncie. Mrs. Wallace has been employed by Chase Bank (formerly Bank One), and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, singing in the choir for many years, as music was...

Sep 3, 2020

Dean Toles Jr., 50, husband of Amy Toles, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. A native of Frankfort, he was born on October 14, 1969 to the late Dean and Patricia Toles. He worked for DHL and attended East Frankfort Baptist Church. He was a member of the Second Brigade Motorcycle Club Chapter D. In addition to his...

Aug 30, 2020

Boyd Freeman, Jr. 78, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Boyd was born in Franklin County on May 2, 1942, the son of the late Boyd and Ruby Freeman. He worked as a mechanic and truck driver, and he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Boyd is survived by his wife, Jean Payton Freeman; three daughters, Melissa Chaney, Kim Moore...

Aug 30, 2020

Freddie T. Cottongim, age 80, passed away at Frankfort Regional Medical Center on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Everett Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m....

Aug 29, 2020

Tony R. Schiller, age 93, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Frankfort, KY with his family by his side. A Frankfort native, Tony ran a number of service stations throughout Franklin County for 30 years. He is best known for his love for speed in his race cars. He was an avid NASCAR fan and was an...

Aug 22, 2020

Robert Donald Lesh Sr., 90, widower of Ruby Faye Jackson Lesh, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on January 8, 1930 to the late Clarence Elmer and Edna Henline Lesh. He was a criminal investigator for the USMC and served in the Korean War. He is survived by his children, Steven...