Harrod Brothers Funeral Home

William Harold Canon Jr. passed away on October 7, 2024, at age 93. Son of William H Canon Sr and Rebecca Louise Westbrook, he had a distinguished 40-year career with the Kentucky Army National Guard and was deeply involved in his community. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Zane Curts Canon. He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Masonic Rites at 7:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, with burial and Military Honors to follow. Arrangements...

Dr. William Andrew Sadler, Sr., at 95 years old, he thought he had chores to do, had tennis matches to play, and stories to write. However, he was called home on July 13, 2022. Dr. Sadler was joyously reunited with his parents, John Newt and Serena Ferrell Sadler, and siblings; Edith Terry, and Donald and Jesse Sadler. Dr. Sadler's life story is the quintessential American dream. He began life as a member of a farming family of meager means. He served his country in the Pacific Arena during WWII. On his G.I. bill he continued his education, which put him on his lifetime path of education and teaching others. He attended MTSU and U of TN. He was known as "coach" by both boys and girls'...

Carey Annette Bell Durrett, 71, of Frankfort passed away peacefully Thursday, May 19, in Lexington in the presence of her loving family. Born in Lexington on July 27, 1950, to parents the late Rev. Earl S. and Linda O. Bell, she was a 1968 graduate of Harlan High School, received a bachelor's degree at Georgetown College, and earned a masters degree in social work from the University of Kentucky in 1976. She spent her career serving children, eventually retiring as branch manager of the state foster care program in the Cabinet for Families and Children. A highlight of her career as a foster care specialist was when she co-wrote Kentucky's grant request to establish an independent living...

Mattie B. Johnson 87, of Winchester, Kentucky passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. She was a retired private cook. She is survived by her daughters Sally and late husband Don Poe of Clay City. Jackie and her husband John English of Alaska. Three grandchildren, Leslie and her wife Kelly Poe of Mount Sterling. Donald Jr. and his wife Hannah Poe of Stanton. Jonathan Poe of Lexington. She had two great-grandchildren Trey and Nic Poe of Stanton. She had three sisters Shirley Hardy, late Evelyn Griffin, late Thelma Hawkins. She also had three brothers Robert Dawes, Floyd Dawes, late Billy Dawes. She had several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death...

Linda Tyler Overall Bell, age 94, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home in the loving company of her children. A native of Lawrenceburg, she was born at home on November 15, 1927, to the late Dr. A.C. and Maude Overall. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Earl S. Bell; two sisters, Joyce Weathers and Hazel Ripy; and two brothers, Irvin Overall and John Overall. She is survived by children Carey (Bill) Durrett of Frankfort, Mark (Eva) Bell of Harlan, and Allison Bell of Frankfort; grandchildren Angie (John) Parker of Frankfort, Matthew (Mandy) Durrett of Frankfort, Courtney (Gurpreet) Singh of Lexington, Jeremy (Kaylee) Bell of Harlan, and John Bell of...