All Obituaries

John Forrest Laird, age 68 years, of Magnolia, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, February 20, 2020 surrounded by his family.   He was a trader, farmer and a picker.  He was known to many as “Goat Man John”.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Earlene Lloyd Laird and a brother, Larry Laird.   He is survived by his wife, of 42 years, Cathy Laird; three daughters, Cari Wilken of Illinois, Nicole Taylor of Arkansas and Michele...

Rose Lillie Hall, age 83, of Hodgenville, passed away, Saturday, February 15, 2020, at her residence.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Earl Hall; her parents, Willard and Mae Hoback Brewer; two step-sons, Ricky and Dale Hall; two brothers, Lewis and David Brewer; a sister, Erma Elizabeth Enlow.   Rose is survived by a daughter, Britnee Hall of Hodgenville; a step-son, Greg Hall of Virginia; two step-daughters, Kathy (Dan) Constien and Laura (Paul) Hart all...

Shirley Ann Westergren, age 84 years, of Hodgenville, passed away, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville.   She was a faithful member of The Family Worship Center in Hodgenville and was a retired data entry operator for Lockheed-Martin Corporation after several years of service.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Clerance LeRoy and Mary Margaret Race Vliet.   She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte (Bernie) Norris of...

Larry Dewane Price, age 69 years, of Cave City, passed away, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his residence.   He was a self-employed air conditioner and appliance technician and was of the Baptist faith.   He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Price Long; his parents, William Causby Price and Bernestine Martin Price Lewis and a sister, Sharrone Lewis.   He is survived by a daughter, Tammy (Scott) Jessie of Brandenburg, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and...

Ricky Wayne Knox, age 60, of Roanoke, passed away, Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.   He had recently retired from Asplundh and Knox Tree Service, was an avid bowhunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. Ricky was loved by all his family and was a best friend to many.   He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Wayne Knox; his parents, Everett, Sr. and Allison Knox and a brother, Sonny Knox.   He is survived by two daughters,...

George Wayne “G.W.” Matthews, age 71, of Mt. Sherman, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Aileen Nunn Matthews and a daughter.   Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hiser Matthews; five children, a sister, a brother and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   In keeping with his wishes, burial was in Old Sherman Cemetery in Mt. Sherman with no...

Nina Mae Hazle Cundiff, age 92, of Hodgenville, passed away, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Kensington Center in Elizabethtown.   She was a retired secretary for Hodgenville Elementary School and was a member of First Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday school teacher. Nina was very active in the community and served on numerous committees. She was a member of the Hodgenville Woman’s Club where she was the chairperson for the culture arts and was co-chair of the Lincoln...

Charles Edward “Charlie” Rucker, 34, of Hodgenville, passed away, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his residence.   He was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Druen Rucker; grandparents, Elmer and Katherine Rucker and William Howard and Eunice Druen.   Charlie is survived by a son, Noah Rucker of Hodgenville; his father, Dale Rucker; a sister, Brandy (Eric) Alvey of Upton; a brother, William Rucker of Hodgenville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

Ann Berkley “Rooney” Gray, age 67, of Hodgenville, passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington.   She was a retired kindergarten teacher at Buffalo Elementary School, owner, operator and chocolatier of Mam Candy in Hodgenville and a member of the Hodgenville United Methodist Church.   She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Boardman Mark.   Rooney is survived by her husband of forty-five years, John...

Gladys T. Rose, age 97, of Radcliff, a native of Hodgenville, passed away, Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville.   She was a military wife and mother, spending several years in Germany while her husband was station there, a member of NCO Wives Club at Fort Knox and formerly attended Pleasant Ridge Separate Baptist Church near Buffalo.   Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Rose Jr.; her parents, Richard B. and Vicie L. Wilson...