Manakee Funeral Home

04/12/2026

William "Billy" McClure (71) born on August 5, 1954 to Estill and Norma McClure, passed away at Sunrise Manor in Hodgenville on April 7, 2026.

He was born in Sonora to Estell "Rip" and Norma "Shorty" McClure. He was a telephone repairman with GTE and Windstream for over 30 years and worked f...

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04/11/2026

George "Speedy" B. Hobby Jr., 63, of Upton, passed away Thursday April 9, 2026 at his home in Upton.

He was born in Sparks, GA to George Benjamin Hobby Sr. and Marcella Trent Hobby. He was an self employed auto mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mona Caro...

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04/08/2026

Catherine Louise McMillen, 89, of Elizabethtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home in Elizabethtown, KY.

Born in Elizabethtown, KY to John and Stella Mae Lutz, Catherine grew up on the family farm surrounded by the lively company of her five brothers and four sist...

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04/03/2026

Pamela Hayse, 52, of Rineyville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY.

Pamela was born in Elizabethtown, KY to George Harned and Trixie Goodman. She spent many years as a stay‑at‑home mother and was dedicated to caring for her family...

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03/23/2026

Violette Rhea McMurtry, 74, of Sonora, passed away Sunday March 22, 2026 at her residence in Sonora.

She was born in Sonora to James and Morna Humphress Eastridge. Violette was the owner and operator of Sonora Florist and a life long member of Sonora United Methodist Church.

She was...

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03/14/2026

Michael Lynn Williams, 74, of Sonora, passed away Saturday March 14, 2026 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

He was born in May 16, 1951, the eldest son of Norbert and Frances Williams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Martha Sue.

Michael was s...

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03/13/2026

Christopher "Fuzz" Edward Druen, 47, of Chrisney, IN passed away Wednesday March 11, 2026 at IU Health Methodist 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

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