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02/26/2026

Vernon Herald, 60, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away February 24, 2026.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 starting 11:00 am with funeral to follow at 1:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Brother Cecil Howard will be officiating the servive. Vernon will be laid to rest in the Baker Family Cemetery.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Vernon Herald, aged 60, of Booneville, Kentucky, passed away on February 24, 2026. Born on August 6, 1965, in Irvine, Kentucky, Vernon was the beloved son of the late Verlon Sr. and Geraldine Baker Herald. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel Ritchie Herald of Beattyville, Kentucky. Vernon was

02/26/2026

Larry Wayne Barrett, aged 66, of Booneville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence following a brief illness. Born on September 30, 1959, in Lee County, Kentucky, Larry was the son of the late Lewis Jr. Barrett and Thelma Stapleton. Larry is survived by his loving

02/12/2026

Steven Craig Callahan, 55, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away on February 10, 2026 at his residence following a brief illness.

Craig is survived by his mother Virginia Begley Callahan, one brother, David Callahan (Charolette Moore), two nephews; Dillion “Angela” Callahan, Dalton “Kelly” Callahan and one niece, Hunter “Tyler” Parker.

Visitation will be held Friday, February 13th, at 12:00 pm at Searcy & Strong Funeral home, followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm, officiated by Brother Rob Morgan. Craig will be laid to rest at the Callahan Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

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02/09/2026

Khloey Jacqueline Delan Wilder, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and niece, passed away on Friday, February 6th, 2026, in Beattyville, Kentucky.

Khloey is survived by her parents Troy Napier and Samantha Rice, two brothers Kody and Josiah Wilder, her grandparents Debra Wilder, Jacqueline Thomas and Samuel Rice, and one great grandmother Bessie Wilder.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm, officiated by Brother Garland Lacey.
Khloey will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery in Beattyville, Ky.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home are in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time

Khloey Jacqueline Delan Wilder, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and niece, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Beattyville, Kentucky. Born on October 25, 2025, to Troy Napier and Samantha Rice, Khloey brought joy and love to her family during her brief time with them. Khloey is su...

01/20/2026

Geraldine Marshall Minter, 79, of Ricetown, Kentucky passed away on January 19th, 2026 at the ARH Advanced Care Center in Hazard, Kentucky following a brief illness.

Geraldine is survived by her son; Jason “Rachelle” Minter, three grandsons; Owen Minter, Aiden Minter and Waylon Jace Oliver, one brother; Wallace “Marie” Marshall and one sister; Geneva “Letcher” Combs.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Searcy & Strong Funeral Home, funeral service will follow at 1:00pm, with Brother Terry Sandlin officiating.

Geraldene will be laid to rest at the Esau-Gabbard Cemetery, Indian Creek, Kentucky.

Searcy & Strong Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

01/18/2026

Irene Young Tutt, 54, of Beattyville, Kentucky passed away on January 16th, 2026 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky following a long illness.

Irene is survived by her husband; Donald Dale Tutt, daughter; Brittany “Curtis” Gampfer, son; Jeffrey Derek Sizemore, four grandchildren; Trenton Herald, Keegan Herald, Emaleigh Herald and Jalaya Hager, two special children; Nova and Adyline Harvey, mother; Ann “Freddy” Turner, three sisters; Janice “Leroy Ratliff” Young, Dorothy Shouse, and Ruby Nell Marshall and two brothers; Tyler “Hunter” Parker and Jack “Diann” Young.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19th, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Searcy & Strong Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00pm.

Burial will take place at the Chestnut Gap Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky.

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01/09/2026

Lois Dean Cornett Johnson, 81, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away January 7, 2026 at her residence.

Lois was baptized in 1954 at the First Baptist Church of Booneville, Kentucky, and attended Lerose Community Church in Booneville, Kentucky.

Lois is survived by her children Charlie “Phyllis Barrett” Johnson, Harold “Tanya Brandenburg” Johnson, Trish “Jesse Jr.” Bishop, ten grandchildren Ronnie “Jennifer” Sandlin, Sheyenne Johnson, Heather “Brent” Lynch, Charlie Johnson Brewer, Brionna “Eric Kilburn” Johnson, Jessica “Jacob” Burns, Jasmine Johnson, Adrian Bishop, Jessalyn Bishop, and Arabella Bishop. Fifteen Great grandchildren Kaley, Kimber & Koleman Sandlin, Lexy, Laya, Zayden Lynch, Ellie Jo & Everlee Havicus and Evelyn Brewer, Weston Hoskins, Lukaiah Kilburn, Harlen, Maverick & Callie Beth Burns, Carter Caudill, one great-great grandchild Kade Douglas Polly and one brother Larry “Joan” Cornett. Several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Lois is preceded in death by her parents John and Dora Smith Cornett, two sons Donnie Ray Johnson and Robert Johnson, Jr. Three brothers Junior, Ova, and Jimmy. Seven sisters Ida, Ruby, Helen, Thelma, Dorothy, Clara and Edna.

Pallbearers will be Charlie, Harold, Jesse, Wyatt, Ronnie, Brent, Jake and Kaleb.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Brother Adam Stall officiating. Burial will follow at the Johnson Family Cemetery at Chestnut Gap, Kentucky.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

01/08/2026

Carolyn Sue Frye, 60, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away January 6, 2026 at her residence following a sudden illness.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Steven Frye, two daughters Brittany Lynn Sizemore Noble, Alexander Frye, one granddaughter Lucy Belle Hogan, one sister Hazel Smith and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, January 9, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00 am at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Brother Terry Sandlin and Brother Tim Ball officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

12/30/2025

Thomas Wayne “Tommy“ Price, 82, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away December 27, 2025 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky following a long illness.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eileen Deaton Price, one son Devon “Rita” Price, two grandchildren Abigail “Jason” Hurt, Alex Price and one sister Wilma Congleton, two sister-in-laws Janet Price, Ollie Turner and one brother-in-law Jerry “Kay” Deaton.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev Jamie Brunk and Brother Tony Turner officiating. Burial will follow at the Shepherd Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

12/30/2025

James Elmer Morgan, 65, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away December 26, 2025 in Berea, Kentucky following a long illness.

James is survived by his sons Cameron Morgan, Kelly Morgan and Sean Morgan, two daughters Amber Esh, Amy Morgan-Dance, his mother Etta Lucille Lamb, his sister Martha Gail Coffman and a brother Eugene Lynn Morgan.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with speaker Jerry Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in the Vernon & Cliffie Strong Cemetery in Booneville, Kentucky.

The Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

12/23/2025

Dale Ray Peters, 44, of Zoe, Kentucky passed away December 18, 2025 at his residence.

Dale is survived by his wife Amy Fuller, one son Nakota Fuller, his father Dale Peters, one sister Linda “Travis Napier” Couch, one aunt Frances Roberts, one uncle Willard “Ruby” Roberts and a good friend Robert Sergent.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 24, 2025 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Tim Harris officiating.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

11/09/2025

Mary Elizabeth Herald, 85, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away November 6, 2025 at the Owsley County Health Care Center following a long illness.

Mary is survived by her daughters Tanya “Conley” Tirey and Tammy “Elijah” King, three grandsons Connor Tirey, Cody “Alivia” Gibson, Nicholas Gibson, three great grandchildren Aviana, Ryatt & Remi Gibson, three sisters Gladys Bowman, Judy Bell, Katrina Emerson and several beloved nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and precious caretakers of the Owsley County Health Care Center.

Visitation will be Monday, November 10, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Brother Brian Collett officiating. Burial will follow in the Botner Cemetery.

Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.