Manakee Funeral Home

03/13/2026

Christopher "Fuzz" Edward Druen, 47, of Chrisney, IN passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026 at IU Health M**hodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Chris was born in Sonora to Rodney and Joyce (Knight) Druen. He was a truck driver for Smith Creek. He was a member of Masonic Lodge in Magnolia and APA ...

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03/11/2026

Ronald Watts, age 72, of Louisville, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Born in Louisville to Woody and Rosie Watts, Ronald lived a life marked by service, strength, and dedication. He proudly served his country as a Navy veteran, later went on to wr...

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03/09/2026

Gerry Ann Helm, 69, of Eastview, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, to George and Christine Doty, Gerry lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a fierce love for her family. She spent many years as a Registered...

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03/07/2026

Jackie Ray Dixon, 79, of Cecilia, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

Born in Louisville to Jack and Martha Dixon, Jackie was a proud member of WJCR Church, where his faith shaped the way he lived-steadfast, humble, and always ready to lend ...

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03/05/2026

Gary Wayne Dudgeon, 61, son of Frances Cook and the late David Dudgeon was born Nov. 28, 1964 in Elizabethtown, KY. He died Tuesday March 3, 2026 at Baptist Hardin Hospital. Gary enjoyed camping, fishing, and loved the Louisville Cardinals. He also loved Ebony the cat very much and his grand dog Chi...

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03/04/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable administrative assistant at our ELIZABETHTOWN LOCATION to support daily office operations and help keep our team organized and efficient. If you are organized, great at multitasking, proficient with Microsoft Office, have a good attitude and excellent communication skills please send your resume to manakee@manakeefuneralhome.com if you have any questions please call (270) 369-7444.

03/04/2026

Donna Sue Robbins, 74, of Cecilia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Born in Corbin, Kentucky, Donna was the daughter of Asher and Sarah Hoskins. She was a devoted homemaker whose life centered around faith, family, and love. Donna loved God deeply and lived her l...

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03/03/2026

Dewey Lee Butler, a devoted family man known for his kindness, loyalty to family, and strong work ethic, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1941, in Dyer, Kentucky.

Dewey was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha Butler; his grandson, John (Junior) Sprinkl...

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03/02/2026

Teddy Lawrence Blair, 85, of Elizabethtown, passed away on February 28, 2026 peacefully in his home.

He was born on August 5, 1940 to Montie and Eula (Thompson) Blair. Teddy worked as a Truck Driver. Teddy and Jewell lived in Elizabethtown, KY.

He was a member of College Heights M**h...

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02/28/2026

Betty Jean Swartout, age 87, of Sonora, passed away Friday February 13, 2026 at her Residence in Sonora.

She was born in Louisville to Jesse and Mary Hamond. She was a Factory Worker/Homemaker. She loved helping other people. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church Sonora.
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02/27/2026

Russell Gay Hodge, age 90, of Glendale, passed away Thursday February 26, 2026 at Sunrise Manor in Hodgenville.

He was born in Larue County to Barney Clay Whitfield and Clara Myrtle Pilkenton Hodge. He was a Civil Servant at Fort Knox.

He was preceded in death by his Wife, Lois Fay...

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02/27/2026

Larry Neil “Crazy Kentuckian” Beach, 69, of Big Clifty, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Born in Greenfield, Larry was the son of Mantford Beach and Helen Lucille Watson-Beach. He dedicated his life to the open road as a professional truck dri...

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