All Obituaries

Mr. James Lamar Davidson, Sr., age 70, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 20, 1949, the son of Paul Vernon, Sr. and Ora Elizabeth Lucas Davidson. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Anderson Davidson; two twin daughters, Cathy Jean and Carol June Davidson; a son, Leslie Alan Davidson; a grandson, Joseph Bradley Davidson; and a brother, Paul Vernon...

Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Banner, age 85, of Brandenburg, KY, surrounded by loved ones, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus. Originally from Germany, she was born February 20, 1934 and immigrated to New York in 1952. Edith lived a full life and spent much of her time with family, friends and her beloved dog, Dixie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Elfride Schwan; her husband, Walter J. Banner; her sister, Maria M....

Mr. Melvin E. “Ed” Lawson, Sr., age 67, of Ekron, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at his residence. Ed was born June 4, 1952, the son of David Albert and Pauline Joyce Lawson. Ed is survived by his wife, Angela Lawson; three children, David Lawson, Michelle Combs and Melvin E. Lawson, Jr. The family has chosen cremation. Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Viola Yvonne “Vonnie” Fackler Barr, age 77, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on November 9, 2019. She was born on September 14, 1942. Vonnie married Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Barr on October 1, 1960. For many years, she brightened customer’s days through her work at Vowel’s Liquor Store. Vonnie also drove the Meade County Public Library Book Mobile. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi. When she was not visiting with...

1SG (Ret.) Danny W. Free, 66, died of cancer at 10:05 PM on 9 November 2019, peacefully at his home, with his wife, Kathleen, lying by his side. Danny was born 2 August 1953, in Detroit, MI, the son of James and Clara Free. His family moved to Kentucky when Danny was 4, as his dad worked at Ford. Danny graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. At the age of 17, he joined the Army. He was stationed in Italy, where he had the time of his life! After his initial tour of duty, he enjoyed...

Mr. Ermon Dale Durbin, age 56, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Ermon was born March 9, 1963, the son of James Ermon and Anna Sewell Curry Durbin. Ermon was a carpenter by trade, a farmer by destiny, a husband, a father, a grandfather and the best friend anyone could ask for. Most would consider him as a people enthusiast. He had a bold and exuberant personality and his voice will be left in the hearts and minds...

Mrs. Judy Mae Miller, age 68, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Ekron Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Myrtle Juanita Brown Kendall; and a sister, Linda Hartlage. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Miller; two children, Rob Miller, Jr. and his wife Michele, Brandenburg, KY and Rhonda Miller, Fern Creek, KY; two grandchildren, Robert Cade and Cara Grace Miller; two sisters, Sue...

Mrs. Dalcye Dean Humphrey, age 84, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born May 6, 1935, the daughter of Corbett Lee and Josephine Irene Bennett Humphrey. Dalcye attended Weldon Christian Church. Mrs. Humphrey was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Humphrey; and six siblings, Roberta, Althea, R.L., Mitchell, Mart and Dudgie. She is survived by two children, Herbie Humphrey, Louisville, KY, Sharon Pipes, and her husband,...

Mrs. Alice Sharon LeGrand, age 68, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Mrs. LeGrand was a member of River of Life Full Gospel Church in West Point, KY, and a former member of the Tabernacle of Worship in Brandenburg. She along with her husband, served as missionary evangelists throughout the United States, Canada and Africa for many years. She was always very active in her church directing plays and serving wherever she was most...

Mrs. Geretha Gail Aubrey, age 71, of Webster, KY passed away, Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Brandenburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Brandenburg, KY. She was born May 31, 1948, the daughter of Joseph E. and Lula Mae Douglas Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Delpha Calhoun, JoAnn Calhoun and Shirley Frazer; and, three brothers, Raymond, Delmer and Jesse Calhoun. Mrs. Aubrey is survived by her husband, Ronald Eugene Aubrey, Sr., Hardinsburg, KY;...