Portrait of Kay  Ruth Carroll Binford

Kay Ruth Carroll Binford

, Kentucky

MARCH 26, 2026On March 26, 2026, Kay Ruth Carroll Binford passed away peacefully at the family farm in Morganfield, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 17, 1931, in Skullbone, Tennessee, to William Claude Carroll and Ruby Hampton, Kay grew up as the daughter of a sharecropper. From her earliest years, she developed a deep love and respect for the land and all of its bounties.Kay’s story is one of true love at first sight. Her late husband knew instantly she was the one; they met in high school, dated, married, and raised two sons together.Their lives together took them from Memphis to Georgia, Texas, and finally Maryland, where Bill finished his service. After returning to civilian life, they moved to Charlotte, NC; spent time in Huntsville, Alabama; then, after a career move, lived in France for several years. They eventually settled in Anderson, South Carolina, enjoying life on…

Portrait of Judy  Ann Green

Judy Ann Green

, Kentucky

Judy Ann Green, age 73 of Morganfield was called home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2026. She was born on September 24, 1952 in Morganfield, KY to Lee and Helen Jackson. She was raised in Union County and was a graduate of Union County High School, Class of 1970. She then went on to Owensboro Business College and graduated with an Associate’s Degree of Business. She took a job with Bell South after graduating, and this was where she met her husband of 52 years, David Green. They married on December 14, 1973. Judy and David worked together for 10 years at the telephone company, until the birth of their children. Judy then chose to stay home to help raise her two sons, Jason and Adam Green.Judy was a devout and faithful Christian. She was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was…

Portrait of Velda Templeton

Velda Templeton

, Kentucky

Velda Ames O’Leary Templeton, age 89 of Sturgis, KY peacefully passed from this earthly life and entered the gates of Heaven on March, 30, 2026. Velda was born on July 24, 1936 to the late Percy Franklin Ames and Martha Kean Ames of Dekoven, KY. Velda was the youngest of 14 children and the final survivor.She was preceded in death by her parents; her 7 brothers, Stanley Ames, Wendell Ames, Kenneth Ames, Kay Ames, Carroll Ames. Wesley “Suz” Ames, and Percy “Pooch” Ames; her 6 sisters, Ruby Lulack, Wanda Lombard, Gloria Dennis, Emma Holland, and Jane Wilke; her husbands, William G. O’Leary and Donald TempletonSurvivors include:Daughter: Deena Holt and husband Phillip of Madisonville, KYSon: Dennis “Rip” O’Leary and wife Melissa of Sturgis, KYStep-Daughters: Sherry Walters and husband Danny of Hazen, ARDana Templeton Moore of Hazen, ARStep-Son: Roger Templeton and wife Ellen of Little Rock, ARGrandson: Clay Alloway and wife Ally…

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