All Obituaries

     LCPL Timothy Austin Spink, age 21, of Brandenburg, KY passed away September 5, 2020 at MCAS, Cherry Point, NC.      Timothy is survived by his mother, Lynne Sparks; his father, Tim Spink; five siblings, Brent Spink, Emily Spink, Jeffery Williams, Taylor Sparks and Weston Sparks; his grandfather, Randall Spink; and his beloved dog, Dude Spink.          Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2020...

     Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gay, age 87, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her sister’s residence in Brandenburg.  Mrs. Gay joined the order of the Sisters of Charity at the young age of 14 where she was affectionately known as Sister Michael.  She received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Spalding University and went on to attain her Masters degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.  She retired from the...

Mr. Carrol Larue “Mac” McClellan, age 78, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.  Mac was a veteran of the United States Army. Mac is survived by his daughter, Angela McClellan; five step children, Carman Moore, Michael Faro, John Jackson, Jackie Fowler, and Joann Beard; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the chapel of the Hager...

     Mrs. Janet Carol Conrad, age 63, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on September 14, 2020, at her residence.  Janet retired as a mail carrier from the United States Postal Service with over 30 years of service.      Janet was preceded in death by her father, Donald Craig Lear.  She is survived by her loving husband, Allen Joseph Conrad; her mother, Sara Elizabeth Lear; two sons, Donald Allen “Donnie” Conrad and his wife,...

Mr. Paul Edward “Big Eddie” Masterson, age 62, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at his residence.  Eddie was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church.  Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Leo Masterson; his mother, Martha Elizabeth Whelan Bassett; his step-father, William L. “Bill” Bassett; his wife, Lora Masterson; two brothers, James Gregory Masterson and John...

Mrs. Patty Jean Thomas Watts, age 71, of Ozark, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Ozark Nursing Home.  Patty was born September 1, 1949, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. “Stoney” Thomas of Old Weldon.  Patty was the 2nd born of eight children.  She attended the Old Weldon School House and was a 1968 graduate of Meade County High School.  She then moved to Lexington to begin her new life as an adult.  In 1971, she married John Watts and...

Mr. James Ray “Jim” Bennett, age 81, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his residence.  Mr. Bennett was the former owner of Outer Limits Auto Sales and Greenview Auto Sales.  He had been a salesman for Cardinal and Commonwealth Dodge and numerous other dealerships in the area.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Bennett; his parents, Tony and Elizabeth Bennett; a sister, Beulah Lasley; and two brothers, Ike and Kenny...

     Mrs. Tammy Louise Weber, age 54, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at her residence.  Tammy was a very crafty person and thoroughly enjoyed candle making.  She also loved to can various items that she grew in the garden and baking sweet treats for her family.      Tammy is survived by her husband, Matthew John Weber; four sons, Kyle Wayne (Tiffany Allen) McKinley, James Adam (Hannah Wright) McKinley, Michael...

     Meade County Judge Executive Gerald Allen “Gerry” Lynn, age 68, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home that he loved, surrounded by his loving family.      Gerry served as Meade County Judge Executive from 2010 until his passing; he also served as Kentucky State Representative for the 27th District from 2004 until 2006; was an Eagle Scout, 32nd Degree Mason, Kentucky Colonel, life member of the NRA,...

     Mark O’Neil Dowell, 63, of Brandenburg, formerly of the Garrett Community, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Norton’s Inpatient Hosparus Unit.      Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Neil and Carole Carter Dowell; his younger brother, Bryan Michael Dowell; his grandparents, Lewis and Catherine Smith Dowell and Carlton A. and Mary Emma O’Bryan...