The Obituary Section

Michael Starek

, Kentucky

Michael Larry Starek age 60 Salvisa husband of Kelly Ann Loegering Geonetta passed away on Saturday August 15 2026 at his home. Born June 22 1966 in Glendale CA he was a graduate ofRedondo Union High School in California and then became a selfemployed master mechanic. He was very talented and an expert at Making things and fixing things out of Nothing Survivors other than his wife include one daughter Samantha Christine Starek and a stepson Anthony Geonetta both of Salvisa and one sister Christine Blyumberg of NC. No services are planned at this time. Sims Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.simsfuneralservices.com.

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Lois Smith

, Kentucky

Lois Annette Smith age 67 Harrodsburg widow of Larry D. Smith passed away on Sunday August 9 2026 at Ephraim McDowell Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg. Born August 20 1958 in Harrodsburg KY she was the daughter of the late Frederick Fred Jewell and Arnetta Jane VanDyke Bottoms. After receiving her GED she became a machine operator for General Cable in Lawrenceburg and was a member of the Centennial Baptist Church in Harrodsburg. She enjoyed being with her family traveling bowling and watching her favorite television shows and movies. Survivors besides her mother include two daughters Tylisa John Goodman of Lawrenceburg and Shaquita Tiffany AndrewsHiggins of Harrodsburg three sons Juhon Rebecca Goodman of Perryville Josh T. Stephanie Goodman and Jaderianne Goodman both of Harrodsburg three sisters Stephanie Jesse Morris of Lexington Wanda Patton and Tracey Kimble Jones both of Harrodsburg three brothers Frederick Bottoms Jr. and Brandon Bottoms both of…

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Joshua Woolums

, Kentucky

June 23, 1981

Born on June 24 1981 in Frankfort Kentucky Joshua was the son of Vicki Woolums. He was a high school graduate and worked with the All Together Recovery Program in Danville. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Joshuas greatest legacy will always be his three sons Kolby Kamden and Keegan. Though life was not always easy and his journey was filled with struggles Joshua loved his boys in his own way and will forever be a part of their story. He is survived by his three sons Kolby Woolums Navy stationed in Washington State Kamden and Keegan Woolums both of Shepherdsville Kentucky Uncle Wayne Woolums Aunt Diane Woolums and several close cousins and friends While his passing leaves behind heartbreak and unanswered questions it also leaves behind memories that will be carried forward by those who knew and loved him. May Joshua find the peace he spent so…

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