Billy Pierson Tucker, age 87, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Thomson Hood Veteran Care Center in Wilmore. He was born August 31, 1933 in Lebanon. Bill was a graduate of Bradfordsville High School and a resident of Lebanon for many years. Prior to retiring Bill owned and operated The Floor Show in Lawrenceburg and was an active member of the Jehovah Witnesses.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Edd and Hattie Mae Tucker, and bothers, Lawrence, James, Ralph, Russell, and Donald Tucker. He is survived by his children, James Louis (Mary) Tucker, Michael David (Charlotte) Tucker, Stephan Andrew Tucker and Jody Bernice (Keith) Spink, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-laws Judy Tucker and Margaret Tucker as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service at 10:30 A.M. Saturday October 24, 2020 at Old Liberty Cemetery. Bosley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In leu of flowers, the family request donations to the Thomson Hood Veteran Care Center 100 Veterns Drive Wilmore, Ky 40390.

Miss Armani Jo Coombs, daughter of Phillip Coombs and Tiffany Jo Strom, was born on September 8, 2020 and passed from this life on October 18, 2020, being 41 days of age. Though her earthly time was short, she won many hearts and felt the love and joy she brought to her family.

Besides her parents, she is also survived by:
   Three siblings: Kane M. Palmerton, Alexis J. Palmerton, and Rhyanna J. Rucker,
   Her grandparents: John Brady and fiancé Mary Eaton of Campbellsville, Carla Brady of Campbellsville, Gerald Strom of Sellersburg, Indiana, and David and Kelly Coombs of Chicago, Illinois.

   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Miss Armani on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Freddy Thompson will be officiating.

   Cremation will be accorded her after the service.

   In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the funeral home staff will join with the family in requiring each attendee to wear a face covering and keep a safe social distance.

Jessie Aubry Bryant, 87, of Russell Springs, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital.  He was born November 26, 1932 in Adair County to the late Taylor & Mary Kerr Bryant.  He was a bus driver in the Russell County School System.

Survivors:
Son - Dickie (Donna) Bryant, Columbia
Grandson - Brandon (Michelle) Bryant, Glasgow
Grandaughter - Aleisha Bryant, Columbia
Great-Grandchildren - Bowen Bryant
                                   Camey Bernard
                                   Riley Bryant

Funeral service for Jessie Aubry Bryant will be 10 AM Thursday October 22, 2020 at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Coffey officiating. 
Visitation will be 5 - 8 PM Wednesday and 8 - 10 AM Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment in the Free Union Cemetery.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Randall D. Pyles, 81, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN.  Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Finis and Marie Burton Pyles.  He was also preceded in death by a brother W. A. Pyles and a sister Shirley Pyles.

Mr. Pyles was a charter member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Owner and Operator of Pyles Concrete and an avid classic car enthusiast.  Mr. Pyles was a very active member of the Adair County community having previously served on the former Westlake Regional Hospital board and the Adair County Tourism Committee.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years Joyce Garrett Pyles of Columbia, KY; three children Cindi Waggener (Dan) of Columbia, KY, Doug Pyles (Tammy) of Columbia and Craig Pyles (Carla) of Brentwood, TN; seven grandchildren Will Waggener (Jordan), Michael Waggener, Jacob Pyles (Mattie), Luke Pyles, Zachary Pyles, Holly Hill (John) and Emily Pyles; two great-grandchildren Carson Pyles and Ellie Staten; a brother Joe Pyles (Annabelle) of Columbia; a sister-in-law Barbara Pyles Fuhr of Katy, TX and several nieces and nephews.

Due to the Covid-19 virus there will be a private graveside service held on Wednesday at the Haven Hill Cemetery. 

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers the family of Mr. Pyles asks that memorial gifts take the form of donations to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital at P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142  Memphis, TN 38101 or the Mayo Clinic Hematology Department.  These donations can be left at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home or directly to the Mayo Clinic by calling 855-852-8129 or mailed to:
Mayo Clinic
Department of Development
(In Memory of Mr. Randall Pyles)
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905 ​

William Clifton “Duck” Wethington, Sr., of Clementsville, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the University of Louisville Hospital.  He was 86 years of age.

Born on April 30, 1934, in Clementsville, KY, he was a son of the late Alphonsus “Duck” Wethington and Angela “Ann” Wethington. He was a US Navy Veteran and 1960 Bellarmine University graduate. He retired from the purchasing department at Dupont in Louisville. He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed betting the horse races. Mr. Wethington was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He was a former PTA President at Guardian Angels Parish Schools in Louisville.

Survivors include three sons, William C. Wethington, Jr. (and wife, Fay) of Taylorsville, Gerry Wethington of Clementsville, and Greg Wethington of Louisville; one daughter, Beth (Steve) Oppel of Fisherville; six grandchildren, Brandee Wethington, Jessica Whitlock, Jacob Wethington, Alexandria Wethington, Cody Oppel, and Leah Oppel; three great-grandchildren, Skylar, Austin, and Amelia; and step-grandchildren, Anjelica Gash and Rebecca Gash.

In addition to his parents, Clifton was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty-Lou Gordon Wethington, who passed away on September 4, 2019; and siblings, Jim “Duck” Wethington, Elaine Wethington, and Anna Jean Williams.

Mass of Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Father George Otuma officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with prayer services at 7:00 P.M.
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Brian Peake, Cody Oppel, Jacob Wethington, John Wethington, Tom Wethington, Jim Bolton, and Steve Oppel will serve as his pallbearers.
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Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Disabled American Veterans, c/o Wade Durham, 2001 Calvary Ridge Road, Yosemite, KY 42566.

Mr. Wethington’s arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with an online guestbook and video tribute available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Iva Dean Murphy Price, of Williamstown, Kentucky, formerly of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was 93 years of age.

Born May 26, 1927, in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Willie B. and Ora Wall Murphy. Iva Dean was a homemaker and a member of Valley Oak Baptist Church. She loved her family and friends.

Survivors include two sons, Gary Paul (and Pam) Price of Kettering, Ohio and Larry Dean (and Regina) Price of Westchester, Ohio; four grandchildren, Nicole Hubert, Glen Price, Marcy Lachenman, and Theresa Miracle; six great-grandchildren, Jonah Hubert, Noah Hubert, Ella Rose Hubert, Kaylee Price, Garrett Price, and Terry Nicklas; and one great-great-granddaughter, Peyton Nicklas. Iva Dean is also survived by a special niece and caregiver, Carol Durham; four special friends, Mary Lou Carman, Barbara Tucker, Don Ware, and John Warren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Iva Dean was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Price, who passed away on July 30, 2003; two sons, Terry Wayne Price and Jerry Timothy Price; one grandson, Gary Price; three brothers, Talmage Murphy, Russell Murphy, and J.T. Murphy; and two sisters, Maureen Durham and Shirley Spaw.
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Funeral services are 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Valley Oak Baptist Church with Brother Troy Merrick officiating. Burial will follow in Valley Oak Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Valley Oak Baptist Church.
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Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to: Valley Oak Baptist Church, c/o Mary Lou Carman, 3522 South KY 837, Liberty, Kentucky 42539.
Iva Dean’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.

Benny Read of Campbellsville, son the late Joseph Bentley “Joe” Read and Nora Crews Read, was born October 12, 1939 in Taylor County, Ky.  He died at 2:00 A.M., Friday, October 16, 2020 in Greensburg.   Age: 81

Benny enjoyed farming in his younger years and was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by two brothers and five sisters: John Read and wife, Sharon, Larry Read, Deloris Jeffries, Edna Read, Josie Osborne, Evalene Read, and Linda Smith.

Benny was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters: Robert Read, William “Zeke” Sapp, Lee Read, Rosaline Read, Catherine Read, and Norma Jean Read.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Elk Horn Cemetery by Rev. Earl West
BURIAL:  Elk Horn Cemetery
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