All Obituaries

Jerry Mack Gill, 87, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully in Louisville, KY on Friday, April 16, 2021. Born on November 18, 1933 in Louisville, KY to the late Harry and Ethel Peyton Gill. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving as an MP. Following his service in the military, Jerry would go on to work as a security guard. Following his retirement, you could find Jerry volunteering at the local hospital in Albany, KY. Jerry was a fun and loving person, a prankster and always up...

Evangelist Irine Shepperson Burchett, 86, of Stanford, KY passed away at home on Friday, April 16, 2021. Born on June 10, 1934 in Liberty, KY to the late Howard and Sarah Hafley Shepperson. She was the widow to the late Harmon Burchett. Irine worked as a seamstress and farmer for most of her life. She was a member of Neals Creek Living Water Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Criswell (Jeff S.) of Crab Orchard, KY, Caron Criswell of Stanford, KY and Shawn Trent (Jeff L.) of...

Palmer Rogers, 54, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born on September 14, 1966 in Crawfordsville, IN to the late Robert Lee Rogers and Cherry Alaine Mitchell Rogers. He was a Journey Lineman who worked for LE Meyers before his retirement. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, loved to play horseshoes, and ride motorcycles. Palmer was a member of Olive Baptist Church in Waynesburg, KY. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Dowell Rogers of Lancaster, KY; one...

Joe D. States, 69, of Stanford, Kentucky passed away at home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Born on December 13, 1951 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Harlan and Maude States. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a Psychotherapist who worked for the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington, KY until his retirement after 35 years. He had a passion to serve and help his fellow veterans. Joe enjoyed watching Kentucky Wildcats basketball, playing and listening to the banjo, and kayaking. He...

Dewey Tapp, 63, of Stanford, KY passed away in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born on August 3, 1957 in Stanford, KY to the late Charles Tapp and Pauline Stringer Tapp. He was a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his brother, Douglas Tapp (Patricia) of Lancaster, KY; one nephew, Michael Tapp (Stacy); and one niece, Melissa Tapp; and several cousins. A one-day service has been scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford,...

Helen McMullin Pleasants, 82, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Born on February 11, 1939 in Peoria, IL to the late Homer McMullin and Belva Leach McMullin. She was the widow to the late George W. Pleasants.  She was a lifelong farmer, who also enjoyed ceramics, cooking and going to church. She was a loving and caring person who helped many people during her life. She loved being with her grandchildren and family. Helen was a member of Hebron...

Naren James M.D., 59, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born on February 12, 1962 in Port Mourant, Guyana to the late Reuben Atchan James and Gauri Persaud James. Dr. James practiced medicine for 24 years in Lincoln, Boyle and Casey Counties. He incorporated his Christian faith with every patient he saw and many people were impacted by his love for Christ. He was a member of the Danville Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is...

Bobby Sparkman, 79, of Stanford, KY passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in Lexington, KY. Born on January 18, 1942 in Stanford, KY to the late Herbert Sparkman and the late Stella Collins Sparkman. He was the widower to the late Betty Kidd Sparkman. Bobby worked for Southern States, as Assistant Manager, for 30 years before his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed woodworking, mowing the yard and visiting with his friends in the Amish community. Survivors include one son, Michael Sparkman...

Brenda Gayle Thompson, 77, of Danville, KY passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Born on June 13, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late Otis Thompson and the late Mable King Thompson. Brenda worked as a Nurse for most of her life. One of her favorite things to do in life was going to AND having yard sales. She loved a good deal. She also loved the lake, cooking, the color pink and all things shinny. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Summers and her son in law Jason of...

Nora Kay (Privett) Wall, 68, of Richmond, KY passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Lexington, KY. Born on November 26, 1952 in Lincoln County to the late Elvin Privett and the late Edith McKee Privett. Nora was a caregiver for most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to Gospel music and helping anyone she could. She was a good Christian woman who was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her husband, Raymond J. Wall of Richmond, KY; two sons, Scott...