Eddie Gene "Squeaky" Cornett of Hazel Green, Kentucky, beloved husband of Sandra Cole Cornett, departed this life Friday, December 26, 2025 at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 11 days. He was a son of the late Vincie 
     Cornett and Ida Pritchard Cornett, born in Pebworth, Owsley County, Kentucky, on June 15, 1941. He was a carpenter by trade. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cole Cornett of Hazel Green, Kentucky; one son, Eddie G. 
     Cornett (Danielle) of Hazel Green, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Haley Rogers and Hunter Rogers; one brother, James Cornett (Maudie) of Booneville, Kentucky; two sisters, Ruby Kennedy and Ruth LaClair (Jerry) both of 
     Lexington, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincie Cornett and Ida Pritchard Cornett; one brother, Rudolph "Creed" Cornett; and three sisters, Pat Blake, Faye Callahan and Nellie Jelley. He also leaves 
     behind a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Serving as pallbearers: John Jelley, Bill Blake, Gary Cornett, Earl Nickell, James Roberts and Ronnie Hearld. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Jerry LeClair, 
     Clyde Endicott, Dewayne Kidd and Darin Kidd.  Visitation: Thursday, January 1, 2025 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Porter and Son Funeral Directors, Campton, Kentucky.   Funeral Service: Thursday, January 1, 2025 beginning 
     at 12:00 P.M. at Porter and Son Funeral Director's Chapel with Sister Violet Combs officiating.  Burial: Newman Cemetery, Pebworth, Owsley County, Kentucky.  www.porterandsonfd.com
    

    Hershel W. Caudell, husband of Patricia Combs Caudell and son of the late Oliver and Rhoda Keller Caudell was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on April 30, 1945 and departed this life in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, 
    January 15, 2026 at the age of 80 years, 8 months, and 15 days. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a former drywaller and plumber.  In addition to his wife Patricia of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Mr. Caudell leaves behind two sons, 
    Bryan Caudell and Anthony Scott Caudell and wife Tiffany also of Mt. Sterling; two grandchildren, Hunter Barkley and Andrew Barkley and wife Savannah; two great grandchildren, Zayden Rodriguez and Lilith Barkley; 
    one brother, Luther Dean Caudell and wife Betty of Beattyville, Kentucky; one sister, Carrie Reed of Booneville, Kentucky; two brothers-in-law; 4 sisters-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in 
    death by his parents, Oliver and Rhoda Caudell; and four siblings, Herbert, Arnold, Thelma, and Tootsie.  www.newnamfuneralhome.com 

    Steven Craig Callahan, 55, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away February 10, 2026 at his residence following a brief illness. Craig was born May 26, 1970 in Irvine, Kentucky. He was the son of Virginia Begley Callahan and 
    the late Dale Callahan. Craig was a member of the First Baptist Church of Booneville. Craig attended Eastern Kentucky University, owned and operated Callahan Hardware for approximately 30 years and cattle farmed in 
    Owsley County. Craig is survived by his mother Mrs. Virginia Begley Callahan of Booneville, Kentucky, his brother Mr. David Callahan (Charolette Moore) of Booneville, Kentucky, two nephews Mr. Dillion (Angela) Callahan 
    of Booneville, Kentucky, Mr. Dalton (Kelly) Callahan of Booneville, Kentucky, one niece Mrs. Hunter (Tyler) Parker of Booneville, Kentucky, one great nephew Corbyn Callahan, one great niece Scarlett Parker, one step great 
    niece and five step great nephews, one aunt Mrs. Judy (Harold) Terry of Booneville, Kentucky, one aunt by marriage Mrs. Cecelia Begley of Waco, Kentucky, one uncle by marriage Mr. Bob Gay of Ohio, his cousins Mr. Robbie 
    Begley and Ms. Terri Begley of Richmond, Kentucky, Jimmy, Beverly and Lisa of Ohio, Mr. Adam (Ashley) Terry of Georgetown, Kentucky and Mr. Neil (Yolanda) Terry of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his 
    father Dale Callahan, his grandparents Jim and Ruby Callahan, Emery and Nancy Begley, two aunts Dessie Gay and Dixie Gilpin and one uncle George Begley. Visitation will be Friday, February 13, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 
    pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Brother Rob Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Callahan Cemetery 
    in Booneville, Kentucky.  The Searcy and Strong Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangement. www.searcyandstrongfuneralhome.com 

    Booneville, KY- Carl Smith Jr., age 52, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Carl was born January 4, 1974 in Irvine, KY, a son to Carl Smith Sr. and Brenda Smith. 
    He was a laborer, working on anything from construction to masonry. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting & fishing. He loved working with his hands, and had a caring heart. Along with his parents; Carl Sr., and 
    Brenda Smith, he is survived by his children; Michael Todd (Kassandra) Smith, Eric Smith, and Micah Sha Riley, brothers; Jeffery Smith, and Anthony Smith, 7 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, 
    cousins, and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by 1 son; Scott Smith, 1 grandson; Easton Smith, grandparents; Edwin & Edna Smith, Rosetta Turner, and William Utsler. Visitation will be held 
    Monday, February 23, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Morgan officiating. He will 
    be laid to rest in the Cow Creek Church Cemetery located in the Cow Creek community of Booneville, KY. To leave a special message please visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of 
    arrangements.

   Carol Herald Creech, age 80, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, Kentucky. Born on February 22, 1945, in Owsley County to Andrew and Cindy Angel Herald.
   She is survived by her daughter, Dena Begley of Booneville, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Creech.  At this time, no services are planned. Searcy and 
   Strong Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. www.searcyandstrongfuneralhome.com