All Obituaries

Betty Sue Perkins, 56, of Stanford, KY passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. Born November 10, 1962 in Lexington, KY to the late Sherman Stone and Patricia Ann Maddox, she was the widow of the late Bobby Perkins, and worked as a homemaker for most of her life. Survivors include one son, Bobby Clay Perkins of Lexington, KY. No services are scheduled at this time. Spurlin Funeral Home, Stanford is in charge of the arrangements.

Manles Elijah Lasure, Jr., 76, of Stanford, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, Kentucky. Born on April 24, 1943 to the late Manles Green Lasure, Sr. and the late Grace Gilpin Lasure. Manles was the Owner and Operator of Lasure’s on Main Street in Stanford, Kentucky since 1975. In addition, he was a farmer, cattle farming was his passion. He was a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church in Danville, KY. Manles was a loving and wonderful...

Randall G. McDonald, 69, of Waynesburg, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at home. Born May 25, 1949 in Liberty, KY to the late Truman McDonald and Lela Margaret Price McDonald, he was a member of the United States Army having served in Vietnam where he received a purple heart, and was a former employee of Mac’s Drywall. He loved to hunt and loved his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Marlene Rayborn McDonald of Waynesburg, KY; two sons, Chris McDonald (Denita) of...

Shirley Jean Pless, 75, of Stanford, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 08, 2019 at Stanford Health and Rehab in Stanford, KY. Born March 14, 1944 in Kopperston, WV to the late Earl and Delma Hawley Whittington, she was the adopted daughter of the late Early and Mary Repass Cook. She was the widow of the late Woodrow Pless, and a former employee of Sweeney & Cartwright Brokerage. In addition to her parents, adopted parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jesse Beard....

Wyatt Joel Cornett, newborn infant, was born and passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, KY. He is survived by his parents, Christopher Glen Cornett and Amy Lee Black both of Hustonville, KY; three sisters, Cynthia Cornett, Jessica Cornett, and Elizabeth Cornett; two brothers, Ethan Cornett and Eli Cornett; all of Hustonville, KY; his maternal grandparents, Guy and Shelly Brewer of Morehead, KY; paternal grandparents, Glenwood and Gail Cornett of Kings...

Larry Nelson Russell, 70 of Waynesburg, KY passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at home.  Born March 10, 1949 in Danville, KY to the late Hearn Russell and Phyllis Douglas, he worked as a carpenter for most of his life, was a veteran of the United States Army, and a member of Parlor Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy Russell of Waynesburg, KY; two brothers, Roy Hearn Russell, and James William Russell; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his...

Betty R. Young, 79, of Stanford, KY passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. Born October 23, 1939 in Paint Lick, KY to the late Claude Rhodus and Vena Smith Rhodus, she was the widow of the late Victor C. Young, Sr., and worked as a homemaker for most of her life. She was also a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, William Bruce Young of Stanford, KY; one daughter, Anita Elizabeth Sims (Jimmie) of Kings...

Delmar Howard Flanery, 84, of Waynesburg, KY passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at home. Born December 28, 1934 in Waynesburg, KY to the late Roach Oliver Flanery and Maude Griffin, he was a veteran of the United States Marines where he served in the Korean War, and was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company. He was a 50 year member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 328, a member of VFW and American Legion, and a member of McKinney Christian Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...

Charles “Redbud” Ray Marlow, 74, of Stanford, KY passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Stanford Care and Rehab in Stanford, KY. Born May 12, 1944 in McKinney, KY to the late Edgar Marlow and Lena Burgess Marlow, he was a retired employee of Kroger where he worked as a forklift driver. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Claunch Marlow of Stanford, KY; one son, Keith Marlow (Julie) of Cincinnati,...

Madge Boone Vandiver, of Crab Orchard, KY, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019 at the Willows at Harrodsburg in Harrodsburg, KY on Palm Sunday, how appropriate. Madge was born in Fishing Creek, NC, on January 12, 1924, to the late Rethana Richardson Boone and Elias Boone.  Madge married James T. Vandiver on May 15, 1946 in Newport News, Virginia; they were married for 72 years.  From this union came four children that Madge dedicated her life to...