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Libby A. Black

Apr
20
Sat

Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Black, 74, of Richmond, KY, formerly of Maryville, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Born in Knoxville, TN on May 3, 1949, Libby was the daughter of Everett D. and Betty Jo Timmons, both of whom preceded her in death. Libby was of the Christian faith having been a long-time member of First Baptist Church, Richmond, KY.

Guy Rowland Strong

May
19
Sun

Guy Rowland Strong, 93, retired Educator, Coach, husband of the late Aleen Noland, wife for 64 ½ years, died Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the VA hospital in Lexington Kentucky. Born in Irvine, June 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Ed and Joanna Strong. He graduated from Irvine High in 1948, leading them to the Sweet Sixteen tournament.

Ralph Judson Thompson

May
30
Thu

Dr. Ralph Judson Thompson, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, in Tidwell Hospice, Bradenton, Florida surrounded by his loving family.

Benjamin Joseph Bayer

Jun
22
Sat

Mr. Benjamin Joseph Bayer, 82, passed away on Saturday evening, June 22, 2024.

Ben was born on November 1, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the widower of Estelle Park Bayer, to whom he was married for over 48 years.

Kerstin Pedersen Warner

Jun
28
Fri

Kerstin Pedersen Warner of Lexington, KY, a professor emeritus of EKU, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 28, 2024. She was 87 years old.

She was born in Saint Paul, MN, the only daughter of Arthur and Esther Pedersen.

Richard Howard Bromley

Jul
02
Tue

Richard H. Bromley passed away peacefully, in his sleep, July 2, 2024. He was born July18, 1938. in Charleston, IL, eventually settling with his family in Sheboygan, WI. He was the precious husband of Harriet (Jenny) Bartlett Bromley for 61 years, and a most loving father of daughters Anna Bromley Campbell (Steve), Julia Louise Bromley, and grandfather of Owen and Dexter Campbell.

Dr. Karen Lynn Dilka

Jul
03
Wed

Dr. Karen Lynn Dilka, 72, retired Professor from Eastern Kentucky University, passed away peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

James Douglas Burnham

Sep
06
Fri

James Douglas Burnham, age 80, left this world on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by loved ones who reported that the last expression on his face was just as he lived his life… with a smile.

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