All Obituaries

Mr. John Aleshire, age 71, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at his residence. John was a true family man, who loved all his family dearly. He loved to have fun and was always the “Life of the party!” Mr. Aleshire was preceded in death by his parents, John Nelson and Lula Ethel Strickland Aleshire; and his loving wife, Jane Marie Aleshire. He is survived by two children, John Aleshire, Parkman, OH, and Julie Durey and her husband, Bob, Burton, OH;...

Mr. Paul Kenneth Miller, age 91, of Glasgow, KY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Signature Health Care. Mr. Miller was born on July 16, 1928, the son of Othie and Florence Snawder Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by two daughters, Paulette Oldham and Deborah Reading. He is survived by three daughters, Cindy Ashburn, Louisville, KY, Mary York and Kim Sutton, both of Glasgow, KY; two step-daughters, Vickie Poole, Vine Grove, KY, Brenda Strothman, Louisville, KY; three...

Mr. Charlie Dupin, age 85, of Guston, KY, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. Charlie was a carpenter by trade, building many houses in Meade and surrounding counties. He was a member of Harvest for Jesus Christ house of Prayer in McQuady, KY. Mr. Dupin was preceded in death by his parents, Coy Lee and Ida Mae Nicholes Dupin; his wife, Helene Goins Dupin; his infant daughter, Mary Kathleen; his grandson, Jason Todd Sipes; and his great-great...

Mr. Roger Steven Frauli, age 73, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Indian Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Corydon, IN. Mr. Frauli was a Vietnam veteran while serving in the United States Air Force. Mr. Frauli was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Hubert Frauli and Dorothy Adeline Harlan Potts. He is survived by his wife, Susan Lee Frauli, Brandenburg, KY; three children, Jennifer Johnson, Jonathan Frauli, both of Brandenburg, KY, Constance...

Brother Charles Allen Blanc, Sr., devoted husband to Frances Nell, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2020 at the age of 93. Charles was born to Frank and Burnadine Blanc on November 7, 1926, in Knoxville, Tennessee and lived in Brandenburg, Kentucky for the past 52 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II. While serving in Korea, his love of music and ability to play multiple instruments led him to organize a jazz band that entertained the troops. His love of...

Mr. Joseph Lee “Poppa Joe” Kelly, age 79, of Guston, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at his residence. He was born June 1, 1940, the son of Joseph Richard and Dorothy Bivens Kelly. Poppa Joe was a machinist by trade. He was a Kentucky Colonel; a member of the Harrison Masonic Lodge #122 F. & A.M; and a member of the American Stock Car Racing Association. Poppa Joe was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randall Bruce Kelly; and his wife, Alberta Kelly. He...

Mr. Joshua Michael Marr, age 29, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Joshua was a gentle GIANT, and an extremely “Big” part of his family. He laughed big, hugged big, forgave big, but most importantly, loved big. Josh always entered and exited in the same way, with a big hug for everyone in the room. Josh was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Henry Marr. He is survived by his son, Brennon Mann; his...

Mr. Barry Ross Matthews, age 53, of Williston, ND, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Mercy Hospital. Barry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to be on the water in his kayak. Barry was preceded in death by his father, James Allen Matthews; and his step father, Willie Wade Milton. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Matthews; four daughters, Rachel Matthews, Brittany Northcutt, and her husband, Josh, Brooke Matthews and Brandi Wolz; six...

Mrs. Georgia Rose Franke, age 97, of Brandenburg, KY passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at All About Home in Brandenburg. Mrs. Franke was a member of the Brandenburg United Methodist Church; Vine Grove Chapter 122, Order of the Eastern Star (Formerly J.R. Dink Chapter); was the Meade County Representative for the American Heart Association; and wrote the column “Georgia’s Ginger Jar” for the Meade County Messenger for many years. Mrs. Franke was preceded in death by...

Mrs. Joyce Cralle Mills, age 82, of Ekron, KY passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Mills was born May 30, 1937 the daughter of Jimmy Willis and Maude Lillian Goodin Cralle. She was a member of the Lincoln Trail Good Sam’s Club for many years and of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Mills was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Mills; a son, Andy Mills; a grandson, Jon Mills; and a sister, Glenda Sue Smallwood. She is survived by five children,...