The Obituary Section

Barbara Utt

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Barbara Werner Gladden Utt 87 beloved wife of the late Gerald Lee Utt to whom she was married for 64 years passed away on Tuesday February 10 2026. Born in Flint Michigan on July 21 1938 she was the daughter of the late Thomas Gladden and Irene Mae Baxter Gladden. In addition to her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by her sisters Nancy Price and Carol Tucker. Barbara was a talented artist and expert seamstress. She faithfully served as an Elder in the Community of Christ Church in Alma Michigan where she was devoted to her church family and her faith. She is survived by her son Dane Utt Crystal of Salvisa Kentucky her daughters Susan Caley Dale of Artesia New Mexico Karen Scruggs Ronald of Arlington Washington and Jennifer Utt of Artesia New Mexico her brother Thomas James Gladden ten grandchildren Caleb Chelsey Brittany Dustin…

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Mike Mcdonald

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

February 9, 2026

Michael Mike Blair McDonald 72 husband of Rita Stratton McDonald passed away on February 10 2026 at his home in Anderson County Kentucky. Born June 12 1953 in Frankfort Kentucky he was the son of the late Charles Thomas McDonald Jr. and Thelma Perry McDonald. Mike was a member and Deacon of Corinth Christian Church in Anderson County. He retired as a machinist from Universal Fasteners in Lawrenceburg. He enjoyed coon hunting with his dogs fishing and farming having raised cattle earlier in life. A true family man Mike was known for his kind and gentle spirit never complaining or speaking a negative word. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Rita his two daughters Leah McDonald Rodney Slone and Hannah McDonald Smith both of Lawrenceburg Kentucky five grandchildren Leanna Abbigail Trinity Maria and Veronica two greatgrandchildren Emma and Lilly and his siblings Linda Searcy Rebecca Morgan Stephen…

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Donald P. "Pee Wee" Hedden

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Donald Paul Pee Wee Hedden 76 born to Julia Francis Cook Hedden and Harold Baldy Hedden on June 23 1949. He left this world to arrive in the arms of his Savior on February 11 2026. Donald was born a twin to his late sister Dorothy Pauline Peanut Rowland. He was married to the love of his life Thelma Payton Hedden on June 29 1973. They were married for 52 years. Donald was survived by his wife Thelma Hedden daughters Susan and Jennifer Chuck Hedden all of Frankfort. Granddaughters Carly PJ Hollon and Emma Grace Hedden all of Frankfort. Bonus grandchildren Joshua Harper Hannah of Frankfort Charles McBee of Lima OH and Kora Manley Blake of Lawrenceburg. Great grandchildren Colton Paul Hollon and Cassandra Hollon of Frankfort. Bonus great grandchildren Cynthia Trenton and Melony Manley of Lawrenceburg. Sistersinlaw Tammy McCane Ricky of Goshen KY Mary Downey of Sulfur KY and…

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Billie Jameson Drury

Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

February 10, 2026

Please join us in honoring the life of Billie Drury. You are welcome to attend her funeral service in person or you can watch the LIVE Broadcast at 100 PM on Saturday February 14 2026. Simply click the link below to view the service. Billie Jean Jameson Drury 71 wife of Larry Paul Drury passed away February 11 2026 at her home in Lawrenceburg. Born in Hazard KY on February 21 1954 Billie was the daughter of the late Luther Jameson and Emma Williams Jameson. Billie was a retired employee of Webster Electric in Frankfort and worked with her husband at Larrys Auto Body in Lawrenceburg. She was known for being an immaculate house keeper and cook. But most importantly she was known for the love she showed her family. Including Larry her husband of 36 years she is survived by her children Mike Napier of Frankfort Russ Morgan Drury…

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