Danny Wayne Belcher, 72, Madisonville
Denny Blair, 74, Cave City
Verlon Odell Kidd, 98, Glasgow
Danny Wayne Belcher, 72, Madisonville
Danny Belcher
Danny Wayne Belcher, 72, of Madisonville died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville.
Danny was born on Friday, Oct. 27, 1950, on family farmland in Temple Hill. As a proud member of the Temple Hill Bulldogs Class of 1968, he remained in close contact with his friends and classmates — often to arrange charitable projects — until his passing. Danny was a proud alum of Western Kentucky University and began a lengthy career in elder care soon after graduating as a Hilltopper. For more than 40 years, he served as the administrator at NHC Healthcare (formerly Kentucky Rest Haven) in Madisonville, where he touched the lives of thousands of families in the Hopkins County area and beyond. Caring for patients and their family members as well as investing in his employees was Danny’s calling and mission field. Among those whom his life impacted, he leaves behind fond memories of his gentle spirit and secret generosity.
Danny was a man of strong faith and believed in the death, burial and witnessed resurrection of Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 15: 1-8). Until his health no longer allowed, Danny faithfully attended Sunday worship services and Wednesday evening Bible studies. He loved listening to hymns sung in a cappella style. Some of his favorite hymns included: “Send the Light,” “Sing to Me of Heaven,” “Praise the Lord (Ye Heavens Adore Him),” “A Beautiful Life” and ‘Sing And Be Happy.”
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Edna Mae (Matthews) Belcher; one brother, Guy William Belcher; four sisters, Rosa Leigh Belcher, Carolyn (Kenneth) Mussnug, Shirley (Elroy) Walkup and Laura (Roy) Woodcock; and one nephew, Todd Steele.
He is survived by his only son, Andy (Amy) Belcher of Madisonville, and grandchildren Drew and Joy. Although Danny’s awareness and memory were compromised toward the end of his life, one special person never faded from his mind — his only grandson, Drew. Danny absolutely loved to brag about Drew.
Survivors also include one brother and his wife, Doug (Frenchie) Belcher of Temple Hill; three sisters and their husbands, Mary Anne (Stephen) Spaeth of Canyon Lake, California, Nancy (Donald) Steele of Bradenton, Florida, and Edith (Bob) Bell of Temple Hill; and 11 nieces and nephews.
A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Poplar Log Cemetery in Freedom. Visitation is after 10 a.m. Saturday at the cemetery until time for services. Hatcher Saddler Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Danny loved photography – in particular, taking pictures of birds. Those wishing to honor his life are invited to hang a bird feeder near a window of their home and remember “Mr. B.”
Denny Blair, 74, Cave City
Denny Blair
Denny Blair, 74, of Cave City died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. Born Feb. 1, 1949, he was a native of Barren County and a retired truck driver for TS Trucking. He was a family man above all and a lover of cars. He never met a stranger.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, JoAnn Blair; his parents, Ervin and Maudie Blair; one brother, Eugene Blair; and one sister, Enola Davis.
He is survived by one son, Mike Blair (Trina); two daughters, Jody Berry and Michelle Rutledge; one brother, Ervin Blair Jr.; grandchildren, Justin Boyd, Kim Blair, Katie Minor, Valerie Berry, McKenna Blair, Nick Berry and Mason Blair; great-grandchildren, Beau Underwood, Jordan Boyd, Oaklynn Deverney and Ainsley Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Winn Funeral Home, with burial in Phillips Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Verlon Odell Kidd, 98, Glasgow
Verlon Kidd
Verlon Odell Kidd, 98, of Glasgow died Wednesday May 3, 2023, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Metcalfe County, he was the son of the late Eural R. Kidd and Clara Edwards Kidd.
Verlon was a farmer and a retired maintenance worker at Sorensen’s in Glasgow. He was a member of the Glasgow Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Allen Lodge 24 F & AM, and Kosair Shrine.
Verlon is survived by one son, Steve Kidd and his wife Lois; one grandson, Nathan Kidd; two great-grandchildren, Courtney Simmons and husband Tyler and Casey Kidd and fiancé Jessie Billings; two great-great grandchildren, Lena Kate Strode and Sean Billings (scheduled to arrive in July); one sister, Ruth Jean Sharp; his caregivers, Stacy and Chris Emberton; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Ball Kidd; and three sisters, Maxine Kidd, Lavinia Everett and Virginia Dickson.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation is after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Masonic services at 7 p.m.
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