Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home

11/03/2025

Donnie “Ray” Criswell, Sr, age 71, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

A Public Visitation will be held 6-8PM Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home.

A Public Funeral Service will be held 11AM Friday, at the funeral home. Bro. Jami Hamilton will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Olive Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions suggested to Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home, c/o Ray Criswell Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 67, Waynesburg, KY 40489.

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11/03/2025

We would like to welcome our new employee...Nancy B. Smith!

Nancy will serve as an Ambassador at our funeral homes.

Welcome, Nancy! We are honored you have joined us to serve our community.

10/29/2025

Angela Lynnette (Johnson) Seaton, age 44, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 27, 2025, in Stanford, Kentucky.

Cremation Rites honored. No public services will be held. A private scattering ceremony will take place, at a later date.

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10/27/2025

We would like to welcome our new employee...Danny Bertram!

Danny will serve as an Ambassador at our funeral homes.

Welcome, Danny! We are honored you have joined us to serve our community.

10/20/2025

Danny Wayne Wilson, age 67, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 18, 2025.

A Public Visitation will be held 11AM-1PM Friday, October 24, 2025, at Journey Community Church.

A Public Funeral Service will be held 1PM Friday, at the church. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed on Danny’s memorial page of the funeral home’s website.

Burial will follow in Wilson Cemetery in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.

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10/02/2025

We would like to give a special THANK YOU to Madison (Caudill) Willburn for the 8 years of service that she provided to Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home. Madison's last day with our funeral homes was yesterday (10/1/2025). We wish her all the best as a stay-at-home mom and helping with her and her husband's business! Thank you, again, Madison for all that you have done in service to our community. WE LOVE YOU!

10/01/2025

Emma Belle (May) Ruckel, age 84, of Eubank, Kentucky, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Public Visitations will be held 5-8PM Friday, October 3, 2025, and 11AM-1PM Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home.

A Public Funeral Service will be held 1PM Saturday, at the funeral home. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed on Emma’s memorial page of the funeral home’s website.

Burial will follow in Double Springs Cemetery.

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09/30/2025

Our thoughts and prayers go out this afternoon to the friends and family of Emma (May) Ruckel, age 84, of Eubank, Kentucky. Emma passed away earlier today (9/30/2025). Arrangements will be posted as soon as they become available.

09/29/2025

We would like to give a special THANK YOU to Janet Jacobs for the 14 years of service that she provided to Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home. Janet's last day with our funeral homes was last Friday. We wish her all the best in her new adventures! Thank you, again, Janet for all that you have done in service to our community. WE LOVE YOU!

09/29/2025

Linda Lou (Morgan) Sylvester, age 76, of North Vernon, Indiana, formerly of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, in North Vernon.

A Private Family Viewing will be held, with Cremation Rites to follow.

A Public Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 11AM-1PM Friday, October 3, 2025, at Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home, 545 KY Hwy 328 West, Waynesburg, KY 40489.

Burial will follow in Durham Cemetery in Casey County, Kentucky.

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09/25/2025

Rebecca Rose “Becky” Miles Todd, age 64, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Cremation Rites honored.

A Public Visitation will be held 12-1PM Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Friendship Baptist Church.

A Public Memorial Service will be held 1PM Tuesday, at the church.

Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

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09/24/2025

Robert Ray “Bob” Jones, age 92, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Stanford, Kentucky.

Private Burial will take place in Piney Grove Cemetery. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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