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Roseann Shoaf Carmen, age 42

Roseann Shoaf Carman passed away on Sunday January 22nd, 2012 at her
home. She was born in Danville, Kentucky on February 19th, 1969 and was
42.  Roseann was the daughter of David Larry and Rosemary Wilson Shoaf of
Liberty, Kentucky.  She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and
a former employee of Casey County Primary Care. Survivors include her
spouse Todd Carman, two sons, Lukas Todd and Landon Kerry Carman both
of Kings Mountain, Kentucky, one daughter LaShaya   Rose Carman of Kings
Mountain, Kentucky, one brother, Larry Oscar Shoaf of Liberty and one
sister, Regina Fay Shoaf of Yosemite, Kentucky , nephews and nieces,
Brandon, Joseph , Jonathan, Keshea Rose, Taylor, Gabe and Jolene Shoaf,
Eric, Brandon and Brittney Raney, John Baker, Katie, Christian, Conner and
KarlieHundley, Kerry, Kellie and Kelsey Patten, Gabriella, Miguel and Isiah
Lopez, Greatnephews and nieces, Colton and Jacob Patten and Jenna
Raney.Visitation will be held after 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday January 24th, 2012 at
the Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral services officiated by Brother
Johnny Maupin and Reverend Chris Dalton will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday
afternoon at the Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Poplar
Springs Cemetery.  Online Condolences may be expressed at www.
bartlefuneralhoms.com Bartle Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.


William Charles "Hoppy" Baxter, age 63

William Charles “Hoppy” Baxter passed away Tuesday January 24, 2012 at
the University of Kentucky Hospital . He was 63.
Born April 12, 1948 in Casey County, KY, he is the son of the late
Albert and Zuella Leach Baxter. He was a truck driver, member of the
McKinney Christian Church and loved Tennessee Walking Horses.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Phyllis “Kay” Emerson Baxter of
Stanford; four special grandchildren, Gared and Gage Watkins and Ella
and Maggie Luehrman; brother, Matthew Simpson of Liberty; and four
sisters, Patricia Griffin of McKinney, Betty Moore of Hustonville,
Faye Mabrey of Princeton , IL, and Neva Voiles of Peoria , IL.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers,
Dallas “Duby” Baxter and Albert Baxter, Jr. and two sisters, Laverne
Streevel and Dollie Hale.
Funeral services are 12:00 noon Saturday January 27, 2012 at
McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Estes and Bro. Aaron
Snelling officiating. Burial is in the Hustonville Cemetery.
Visitation is Friday from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Mark Baxter, Gary Watkins, Billy Baxter, Tommy Wade,
Greg Yaden, Mark Yaden, Don Emerson and Adam Luehrman.
Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with guestbook
available at www.mckinneybrown.com.


David Ricky Johnson, Sr. age 58

David Ricky Johnson, Sr. of Elkhorn, KY passed away Saturday January
21, 2011 at the Taylor County Hospital. He was 58.
Born October 24, 1953 in Casey County, KY, he is the son of the late
Abner and Allie Marie Rodgers Johnson. He was a mechanic supervisor
at Fruit of the Loom and pastor of Victory Church in Campbellsville.
He was the lead singer for Royal Heirs Gospel Group, a musician, song
writer , and longtime minister.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers,
Shelley and Russell Johnson and two sisters, Vergie Lyons and Retha
McGuire.
Survivors include wife, Kelly Gresham Johnson of Elkhorn; son, David
Ricky (Donna) Johnson, Jr.; daughter, Carol (Lee) Burton of Liberty;
four grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, Shelby Johnson, Nicole Burton and
Nathan Burton; three brothers, Eugene Johnson of Liberty, Manuel
Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Amos Johnson of Elkhorn; and three
sisters, Louise Marcum of Dry Ridge and Dorothy Rodgers and Elva
McFarland both of Liberty.
Funeral services are 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 24, 2012 at
McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Cross and Bro. Clifford
DeHart officiating . Burial is at Caney Fork Cemetery.
Visitation is Monday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Nathan Burton, Jacob Johnson, Randy Johnson, Joe
Johnson, Matt Johnson, Junior Garner, Mitchell Albertson and Joe
Bryant. Honorary pallbearers are Shelby Johnson and Nicole Burton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to the Victory
Church, P.O. Box # 264, Campbellsville, KY 42718.


Ray Lewis Overstreet, age 81

passed away at the Casey County Hospital on Thursday, January 19, 2012. He
served Casey County for than 25 years as circuit court clerk, sheriff, and
jailer. Born November 4, 1930, in Liberty, KY, he was the remaining survivor
of ten children born to Hattie Lee Overstreet and Dudley Clarence
Overstreet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife
of 54 years, Nina Russell Overstreet; his sisters, Lela Henson, Mabel
Carpenter, Stella Wethington, Mildred Monk, Ida Lee Thomas; his brothers,
Fay Dudley and Bobby Joe Overstreet; two brothers who died in infancy,
Clarence and Robert Overstreet; and granddaughter, Haley Catherine
Overstreet. He is survived by four sons, Michael (Judy) Overstreet of
Louisville, Jeffrey (Rebecca) Overstreet of Stanford, and Liberty residents
Craig (Marvetta) Overstreet and Steven Lee Overstreet; grandchildren,
Casey Overstreet, Lacey Edwards, and Allison Overstreet; step-
grandchildren, Andrea Ferrell, Luke Wilson, Chris Murphy, and Katlyn and
Kelsey Bottom; and great-grandchildren, Lexie, Andrew, and Anthony
Overstreet.  Ray lived in Casey County his entire life except for four years in
the Air Force. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1948. As a youth, he
worked at the old Allen Theater and later he delivered ice to homes
throughout the county. In 1950, he and his brother Fay enlisted in the US Air
Force. Ray served in a military police unit while stationed in England during
the Korean War. After his military service, he attended the University of
Kentucky. In addition to his public service, Ray was a farmer and
businessman. He owned and operated a service station, a restaurant, a farm
gate business, a handle mill, a sawmill and lumber company, and a
convenience store. He raised tobacco and cattle on his farm.
He was elected jailer of Casey County in 1965, sheriff in 1969, and circuit
court clerk in 1975, 1981, and 1987.
Ray was a member of the Craftsman’s Masonic Lodge and a Shriner. He was
a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Casey County Alumni Hall of Fame.
He was a fan of the UK Wildcats and especially enjoyed watching basketball.
He attended several NCAA basketball championship games. He also enjoyed
boxing, old cars, and World War II history.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2012, at McKinney-
Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Homer Hecht and Bro. Casey Davis
officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery with military funeral
honors by the Casey County Funeral Squad. Visitation will be from 6-9 PM
Saturday at the funeral home with Masonic service at 7:00 PM.  
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerk’s
Trust for Life at 982 Eastern Parkway Box 13, Louisville, KY 40217 or to the
First Christian Church of Liberty. You may place your name on the Kentucky
Organ Donor Registry at www.donatelifeky.org.
Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and guestbook
available at www.mckinneybrown.com.


Mary Helen Cochran Rodgers, age 65

Mary Helen Cochran Rodgers passed away on Monday January 16th, 2012 at
her residence. She was born in Russellville, Kentucky on April 13th, 1946
and was 65.  Mary was the daughter of Corbit and Christine Baskerville
Dunham (both deceased), a retired cook for the Casey County School
System, a member of the Westside Christian Church and attended Hope
Ministry. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Denise Cochran
and one brother Vernest Dunham.Survivors include her spouse Jerry
Ronald Rodgers, one daughter, Melinda and Jamie Maxwell of Liberty, one
son Eddie Dwayne Cochran of Liberty, step-children, Junetta and Mick West
of Russell Springs, Kentucky, Jeremy Rodgers of Winchester and Josh
Rodgers of  Lexington, Kentucky, two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hall and
AndrewMaxwell, four step-grandchildren, Zachary and Addison Rodgers and
Kelsey and Colby West, two brothers, Ernest and Shelia Dunham of
Indianapolis and Bennie Dunham of Nashville, Tennessee, two sisters
Lucille and Melvin Johnson of Roley and Louise and Wayne Stearman of
Campbellsville, Kentucky, a special sister-in law Patrica Lee and special
niece Elaine Ford.  Visitation will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday January 17th,
2012 at the Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services officiated by
Reverend Marty Shakleford andReverend Ron Robinson will begin at 1:00 P.
M. at the Bartle Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Tapscott
Cemetery. Bartle funeral home is in charge of all arrangements.  Online
Condolences may be expressed at www.bartlefuneralhomes.com


Wilma Jean Hunt, age 73

Wilma Jean Hunt, age 73, of Campbellsville, passed away on Sunday, January
15, 2012, at the Taylor Regional Hospital.
Born August 19, 1938, in Casey Co., KY, she was a daughter of the late Jesse
and Juanita McKamey Herren. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Robinson Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin Willie Hunt of Campbellsville;
children, David Herren of Liberty, Frank Snider of Columbia, Carol Henry of
Campbellsville, James A. McFarland of Campbellsville, Jesse McFarland of
Liberty, and Chris McFarland of Campbellsville; step-children, Jackie and
Sherry Lawson, both of Campbellsville; brothers, Dale, Gary, and Larry
Herren; sisters, Carol Ruth Dick, Lila Owens, Diane Williams, Kay Fain, and
Nancy Lee; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous other
family members and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Michael; and brother,
Ronald Clements.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, January 19, 2012, at McKinney-
Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Hogue officiating. Burial will follow in
McKamey-Herren Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 PM Wednesday at the
funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to help the
family offset funeral expenses.


S.L. Williams, Jr., age 83

of Casey County, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, at Casey County
Hospital.
Born Saturday, July 28, 1928, in Adair County, KY, he was a son of the late
Shelby and Virgie Holt Williams. He was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic
Church, served our country in the Korean War, a farmer, and retired from
Columbia Gulf Transmission Co. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, car
racing, and ‘cutting up’ with so many. He was loved by many and will be
greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Montgomery Williams of Liberty; daughters,
Cynthia Luttrell of Hustonville, Bonnie (Kevin) King of Liberty, and Amy
(Johnnie) Warner of Liberty; son, Kim (Carol) Williams of Liberty; seven
grandchildren, Sarah Luttrell, Chris and Michael King, Sami and Bobby
Williams, Kelli Warner Gould, and Beth Ellison Long; eight great-
grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Tucker of Casey Creek and Peggy
Harrison of Knifley; and son-in-law, Clay Ellison of Middleburg.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carolyn “Shorty”
Ellison; and son-in-law, Steve Luttrell.
Funeral mass will be at 11:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2012, at St. Bernard
Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick Dolan officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Bernard Cemetery with military funeral honors by the Casey County Funeral
Squad. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Sunday at McKinney-Brown Funeral
Home with prayer services at 6:00 PM.
Memorial contributions are recommended to the Casey County Relay for
Life, c/o Karen Atwood, PO Box 10, Liberty, KY 42539.
Chris King, Bobby Williams, Michael King, Larry Long, Clay Ellison, and
Brandon Gould will serve as pallbearers. Sami Williams, Beth Long, Sarah
Luttrell, and Kelli Gould will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home and guestbook
available at www.mckinney-brown.com.
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