All Obituaries

Jessie B. Yocum, 77, of Stanford, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on February 7, 1943 in Middleburg, KY to the late Edward Clay Yocum and Lizzie Reynolds Yocum. Jessie was a hardworking and ambitious man. He worked as a farmer, was the caretaker at Buffalo Springs Cemetery for 20 years, a Monument Dealer for 32 years, and briefly owned Yocum's Grocery in Boneyville, KY. He loved the Lord and...

Richard Dell, 62, of Hustonville, KY passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 peacefully at home. Born on July 31, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Richard Allen Dell, Sr. and Arlene McConnell Dell. He was a Truck Driver for most of his life, retiring after 30 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and loved his kids and grandkids more than anything. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Dell, of Hustonville, KY; four daughters, Leslie Ann Dell (Michael...

Alta B. King, 94, of New Salem, KY passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in London, KY. She was born on June 24, 1926 to the late Frank Lucas and Stella Fletcher Lucas. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Lowell King (Joyce) of Danville, KY and Jimmy King (Kim) of McKinney, KY; one daughter, Linda Carpenter (Lester) of London, KY; two brothers, Herman Lucas of Indianapolis, IN and William Lucas of Indianapolis, IN; one sister, Desa Lucas...

Jeanette Faye Smith, 59, of Stanford, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2020 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born on November 28, 1961 in Stanford, KY to the late Thomas Smith and the late Sallie Newcomb Smith. Survivors include one son, Brandon Smith (Kara Brooke) of Hallsville, TX; five brothers, Tommy Smith, Jeff Smith, Kenny Smith, Jack Smith and Donelle Smith; three sisters, Nancy Smith, Glenda Smith and Lee Ann Hinkle; two grandchildren, Cole Smith and...

Kelvin Johnson, 54, of Crab Orchard, KY passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Lexington, KY. Born on October 10, 1966 in Lancaster, KY to the late Cecil Johnson and Pauline Johnson. He worked in telecommunications as a Regional Director for Integrity Locating Services. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his wife. Kelvin was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church in Crab Orchard, KY. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Linda...

Louise Brown, 92, of Stanford, KY passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, KY. Born on May 30, 1928 in Lincoln County to the late Alfred Simpson, Sr. and Ritter Simpson. She was a custodian for most of her life, where she worked at Lincoln County National Bank. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in the Boneyville Community of Stanford, KY where she was the former President of the Adult Choir and former Church Treasurer and Clerk. Louise will...

Monine Major Graham, 79, of Stanford, KY passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Baptist Health in Lexington, KY. Born on August 2, 1941 in Garrard County to the late Montelle Major and Mary Alice Vanderpool Major. She was a homemaker for most of her life. Monine enjoyed painting, collecting antiques and loved her family dearly. She was a member of Stanford Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Leland Graham of Stanford, KY; one son, Barry Graham (Mandy) of...

Milton J. Johnson, 82, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Born on December 21, 1938 in Elysian, MN to the late John “Jack” and Reneda Frodl Johnson. He served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed a long career as an Engineer for Whirlpool Corporation in Danville, KY. He was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church in Lancaster, KY and served as a member of the Knights of Columbus. Milton’s greatest joy was making others smile and...

Sheila Faye Foley Benedict, 53, of Stanford, KY passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born on November 28, 1967 to the late William Cephus Foley and Janie Hazlett Foley. Sheila was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed singing and always keeping the house spotless. She attended Faith Temple Church in Jesus Name in Stanford, KY. Survivors include one son, Kerry Foley (Haylee) of McKinney, KY; one brothers, Melvin Foley of Stanford, KY; one sister, Trisha Foley of Stanford,...

Bobby G. James, 79, of Stanford, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Danville Centre Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness.   Born on September 16, 1941 in Stanford, KY to the late Cecil James and the late Geneva Nicely James. Bobby was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Stanford, Ky. Bobby worked for 25 years at American Greetings and was the owner of Bobby James Moving and Storage.  Survivors include his devoted wife of 60 years, Bonnie Combs...