Spurlin Funeral Home of Lancaster

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05/06/2026

Vernon Carman
October 23, 1942 ~ May 3, 2026

Vernon Carman, 83, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 23, 1942 in Casey County, Kentucky to the late James Earl and Evelyn Marie Floyd Carman. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jane Edgington Carman.

Vernon was a service manager for Chrysler for over 36 years and worked 22 years for Sullivan’s Garage. He was a faithful member of Bryantsville Missionary Baptist Church. He was who he was, by the Grace of God.

He is survived by a daughter Sheila Marie Carman Napier(the late Earl Napier) of Lancaster, two sons, James Gregory Carman (Vickie) of Lancaster and Douglas Carey Carman (Stacey) of Junction City; grandchildren, Sydney Thomas Napier (Jessica), Devin Janearl Henslee (Aaron), Evelyn Grace Carman, Ezra James Lynn, and Elan Kenley Carman; great-grandchildren, Kylee Elizabeth Collins, Jaydon Trent Collins, Caroline Marie Henslee; a brother, Vincent Carey Carman (Jeanie); nieces, Gina (David) Epperson and Carrie (James) Reeder, and a host of extended family through Betty, whom he loved as his own.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Earl Thomas Napier.

Funeral services will be 1pm Friday, May 8, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home with Bro. Drake Rhineheimer and Darrell Edgington officiating. Visitation will be from 10am until service time on Friday.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Lancaster Cemetery.

Active pallbearers are Greg Carman, Douglas Carman, Gracie Carman, Elan Carman, Anscin Sebastian, Aaron Henlee.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Ray, Jerry Rogers, David Arnold, Mike Sullivan, Seth Sullivan, Micah Sullivan, Alden Post, Jeff Durham, and Lloyd Sebastian.

Spurlin Funeral Home entrusted with his arrangements.

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05/03/2026

Brian Daniel Switzer

June 17, 1983 - April 30, 2026

Brian Daniel Switzer, 42, of Jessamine County, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Berea, Kentucky. He is survived by his loving wife, Rachel East Switzer.

Brian met the love of his life Rachel in 2005 and she finally convinced him to marry her on September 17, 2011. Brian was a sports fanatic with a particular affinity for the Green Bay Packers. His attendance at one of the coldest games in NFL history sitting on the 50 yard line in Jan 2014 in Lambeau was one of his favorite memories. Brian was an adventuresome spirit willing to try most anything and he and Rachel loved to watch The Amazing Race and plot out their future audition and strategy. Brian never met a stranger and loved to know and understand people. He met friends on planes, at the beach, in elevators and enjoyed working with the public as it was another avenue to meet people. Brian took care in his work and wanted to not only provide for his family but to help others and handle their business with care. Brian's greatest joy was his family. Shortly before his death he told his wife how sad it was to watch their children grow up but how exciting it was to see who they were growing into. He and his daughter Ella shared a love of football and he would often allow her to stay up a little later to finish a game, much to his wife's chagrin. Brian shared his love of fishing with his son, Thomas, and they had plans to go deep sea fishing this fall. His youngest son Owen loved to snuggle with his daddy and discuss video game strategy.

Brian gave his life to Jesus in March of 2014 and became a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He loved singing in the choir and with the men's group. He has helped with numerous VBSs, church camps and Wednesday night programs. He had a particular affinity for helping teens and as his kids aged, he enjoyed helping in the nursery. Brian has taken a mission trip to Belize and recently returned from a trip to Kenya where he helped teach several teen camps. His desire to spread the Gospel led his adult life. He believed in not just telling people about Jesus but showing them daily through his interactions.

He is survived by three children, Eleanor “Ella” Rena Switzer,Thomas Benjamin Switzer, and Owen James Switzer; parents, Herbert and Debra Switzer of Lexington; beloved in-laws, Dexter and Ginger East of McKinney; sisters, Kimberly Lay (Beau) of Lexington, Rebecca Stamper of Wi******er, and Tiffanie Walton (Jarad) of Lexington; beloved sister in law, Sarah Peavler (Josh) of Danville and beloved brother in law, Daniel East (Laura) of McKinney; nieces, Kennedy Peavler, Isabelle Peavler, Miyah East, Abi Browning, and Jacqueline Walton; nephews, Rylan Browning and Gavin Stamper and a host of special friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Stephanie East whom he often took to cancer treatments and his grandparents.

Funeral services will be 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church with Bro. Aaron Meece officiating.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Monday, May 4, 2026 at the church, with an additional visitation on Tuesday from 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Daniel East, Matthew East, Aaron East, Anthony Montgomery, Josh Peavler, and Charles Guthrie.

Spurlin Funeral Home entrusted with his arrangements.

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04/29/2026

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03/18/2026

Dorothy Jean Chadwell

September 30, 1939 - March 14, 2026

Dorothy Jean Chadwell, 86, of Lincoln County, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Ft. Logan Hospital in Stanford. She was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on September 30, 1939 to the late General Lafayette "G.L." Sowder and Sadie Bell Bugg Sowder. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Chadwell.

Dorothy was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. She was very faithful Christian, reading her Bible daily and studying her Sunday School lesson. Dorothy loved to ride horses and enjoyed fishing. She loved being Mom and Granny to her wonderful family.

Dorothy is survived by a son, Michael Lynn Chadwell (Vanessa) of Waco; daughter, Rita Gale Caldwell of Elizabethtown, Indiana; three grandchildren, Amanda Denson, Amber England, and Tony Robertson; five great-grandchildren Ariel Rooks, Marcus England, Zach Smiely, Macy Smiely, and Zoie Robertson; and 4 great-great grandchildren; and a brother, David Sowder (Donna) of Paint Lick.

Dorothy was also preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Carol Whicker; three brothers, Lester, George, and Howard Sowder; and two sisters Josephine Gaffney and Clara Sowder.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Michael Chadwell, Charles Sowder, Tony Robertson, Andy Elam, Roger Hays, and Will Sowder.

Spurlin Funeral Home entrusted with her arrangements.

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03/13/2026

Tommy Gill

March 4, 1943 - March 11, 2026

Tommy Gill, 83, of Lancaster, Kentucky, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Tommy was born on March 4, 1943, to the late Fred and Hazel Foley Gill. He was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Dean Gill, and sister, Wanda Gill Snyder.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Connie Burdette Gill, his daughter, Ginny (Eddie) Woods, his grandsons, Tom (Brandi) Robinson & Brad Hisle, and his great-grandchildren, Ella and Levi Robinson. Tommy was a true outdoorsman in every sense of the word. He loved to hunt any game animal or bird and was an excellent marksman. He was an accomplished archer and an avid collector of arrowheads and knives. Tommy enjoyed shooting trap and, in his younger days, truck pulling. Tommy was a knowledgeable gardener, insisting on straight rows and a weed-free garden, and could grow the best homegrown vegetables.

Tommy was the last surviving co-owner of Burdette Wholesale, which is where he started his journey of buying and reselling. He also owned and operated Tommy Gill Restaurant on the square and was a lifelong farmer.

Tommy was a member at Drakes Creek Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. Tommy never met a stranger and was blessed with many good friends. Among those friends are his honorary pallbearers, Charlie Floyd, Earl Foley, Lyndon Peck, Frank Horton, Rob Stenstrom, Jack Bickford, Jackie Powers, Danny Waters, and Mike Carpenter, and pallbearers Tom Robinson, Brad Hisle, Levi Robinson, Rusty Foley, Butch Perkins, Jimmy Hall, Jason Hall, and Frankie Hall.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, March 16, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Day officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery.

Spurlin Funeral Home entrusted with his arrangements.

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