Lakes Funeral Home and Cremation Services

12/24/2025

James Allen Sullivan
James Allen Sullivan age 66, passed away December 23, 2025, at Baptist Health in Richmond, KY. James was born in Pulaski County to the late Alvin Ray and Vivian Lee Bond Sullivan; he had worked construction for many years. James is survived by his brother Charles Sullivan of R...

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12/23/2025

Elizabeth (Betsy) Hoefer

Elizabeth (Betsy) Watson Hoefer left this world Dec 18, 2025. Drawing on her strong Christian faith, Betsy spent much of her life giving back to her fellow man. From a very young age, she desired to work with children. Teaching was her passion and during her 31-year ...

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12/23/2025

Kara Beth “Kookoo” Brunner left behind a world of fond memories, family, and friends on December 22, 2025. Born April 18, 1967, she will be remembered as a creative and adventurous force to be reckoned with.
Kara graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from Berea College. She took over the ...

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12/18/2025

Virginia Carol "Jenny" Duncan passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 75. Jenny was born on November 24, 1950, in Versailles, Kentucky, to the late Wallace Lee and Mary Jean Roberts Dotson.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Dotson and his wife Barbara, Ricky Do...

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12/16/2025

Marvin ‘Cracker’ Gabbard Jr.

Marvin Gabbard Jr. passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025. Marvin was employed by Hillbilly Lawncare in Paint Lick, he was a loving father, son, and brother. Marvin was preceded in death by his father Marvin Gabbard Sr.
Marvin is survived by his mother Jackie Cra...

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12/16/2025

Rohan Ezra Alexander, age 49, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born in St. Lucia, Rohan, or as those close knew him, Ron, attended Berea College, where he met his wife of 28 years, Shawne Alexander. He earned a BS in psychology from Berea College...

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12/16/2025

Lowell Stocker, age 78, father of Jerome Scott Stocker, passed away Saturday Dec. 13, 2025, at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond Kentucky. Lowell was a maintenance employee for EKU for many years, and a US Air Force veteran. Lowell was preceded in death by his parents Elias Clayton a...

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12/15/2025

Buddy Boykin of Berea walked peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 13, 2025. He was born on October 21, 1936, to the late Henry and Minnie Boykin in Brooksville, MS. Though his legal name is Ruben Henry, his siblings called him Bubba which translated into Buddy, the name everyone knew him by...

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12/11/2025

Albert Neal Angel, age 66, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on December 9, 2025. Born in Booneville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Albert and Velma Tolson Angel.

Albert was a dedicated auto body mechanic and proudly served in the National Guard. He was preceded in death b...

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12/10/2025

Ruth S Kensinger

Ruth Kensinger, age 78, beloved mother of Thelma Holcomb, passed away peacefully December 9, 2025, at Berea Health Care Center. Ruth was born in Ohio to the late Joseph and Thelma Ritter Kensinger. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Ruth was preceded in death by h...

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12/09/2025

We warmly invite you and your family to join us on December 14th at 2:00 PM for our Annual Remembrance Service here at Lakes Funeral Home.
This special gathering offers a gentle space to honor loved ones who have passed this year, with support from our minister and community.
For those unable to attend in person, the service will also be livestreamed.
Each family will receive a memorial ornament as we reflect together and find comfort during the holiday season.

12/08/2025

Rodney Deatherage, a lifelong resident of Rockcastle County, Kentucky, peacefully passed away surrounded by the comforting presence of his loved ones on December 7, 2025. Born on September 13, 1958, to James Edward Deatherage and Patricia Louise Johnson, Rodney's journey through life was one marked ...

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