James M. "Conley" Broadus - January 7, 2024 - Rewind Operator - Former IBEW Local 2356 Executive Board Member
James M. “Conley” Broadus, age 81, husband of Zella Culton Broadus passed away Sunday, January 7th, 2024, at Baptist Health Richmond. He was born March 2nd, 1942, in Garrard County, KY, to the late Ampter and Verna McHone Broadus. Conley retired from The Okonite Company in Richmond, KY. He was an avid UK basketball fan, enjoyed yard sales, auctions, collecting arrowheads, fishing, and gardening. He was a man of faith and loved the Lord, his family, and his country, he was U.S. Army Veteran. Conley was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Faith Independent Baptist Church. He was a very kind and generous man who was loved by many.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Bessie Ballinger and one brother, Tom Miller.
Conley is survived by his wife, Zella of Berea, KY, his son James Neal Broadus and his wife Holly, his daughter, Donna Jean Broadus both of Berea, KY, three brothers, W.A. “Bill” Broadus, Jr. of Manassas, VA, Sam Broadus of Berea, KY, and Don Miller of Santee, CA. Four grandchildren, Brandon Rose, Brandon Broadus, Brittany Harrison, and Kayla Broadus. Four great grandchildren, Chase Rose, Aubree Harrison, Tessa Rose, and Khloe Harrison along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, from 6-9 PM at Davis & Powell Funeral Home with funeral services to be on Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Brian Bond officiating.
You may view the service live at www.davisandpowellfuneralhome.com
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Bessie Ballinger and one brother, Tom Miller.
Conley is survived by his wife, Zella of Berea, KY, his son James Neal Broadus and his wife Holly, his daughter, Donna Jean Broadus both of Berea, KY, three brothers, W.A. “Bill” Broadus, Jr. of Manassas, VA, Sam Broadus of Berea, KY, and Don Miller of Santee, CA. Four grandchildren, Brandon Rose, Brandon Broadus, Brittany Harrison, and Kayla Broadus. Four great grandchildren, Chase Rose, Aubree Harrison, Tessa Rose, and Khloe Harrison along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, from 6-9 PM at Davis & Powell Funeral Home with funeral services to be on Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Brian Bond officiating.
You may view the service live at www.davisandpowellfuneralhome.com
Rickey Dale Harvey - April 12, 2024 - CV Operator
Mr. Rickey Dale Harvey, 63, of Waco, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Rickey was born in Richmond, Kentucky at the Pope Hospital on Thursday, March 9, 1961. He was a member of the 1979 graduating class from Madison Central. During school Rickey worked for Thornberry’s and later Begley’s Drug Store, but finally started working at the Okonite Company where he was a machine operator and faithful employee for over 34 years until his recent retirement.
Hobbies include classic cars, attending car shows, but one favorite pastime was his regular visits to various Peddler Mall with his parents. Rickey also loved roller coasters and was a season ticket holder for King Island & Dollywood where he enjoyed spending time as often as possible.
Survivors include: his parents, Delbert & Vonda Harvey; one sister, Dana Portwood (John); nephew, Evan Eckler (Lindsey); niece, Emily Eckler (Marcus Mofield); great-niece & great-nephew, Ellie & Asher Eckler; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond with Pastor Keith Sands officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-9 PM Monday, at the funeral home,
Pallbearers will be: Evan Eckler, Marcus Mofield, John Portwood, Jerry Wilson, James Dillon & Danny Allen.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Asher & Ellie Eckler.
Mr. Rickey Dale Harvey, 63, of Waco, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Rickey was born in Richmond, Kentucky at the Pope Hospital on Thursday, March 9, 1961. He was a member of the 1979 graduating class from Madison Central. During school Rickey worked for Thornberry’s and later Begley’s Drug Store, but finally started working at the Okonite Company where he was a machine operator and faithful employee for over 34 years until his recent retirement.
Hobbies include classic cars, attending car shows, but one favorite pastime was his regular visits to various Peddler Mall with his parents. Rickey also loved roller coasters and was a season ticket holder for King Island & Dollywood where he enjoyed spending time as often as possible.
Survivors include: his parents, Delbert & Vonda Harvey; one sister, Dana Portwood (John); nephew, Evan Eckler (Lindsey); niece, Emily Eckler (Marcus Mofield); great-niece & great-nephew, Ellie & Asher Eckler; as well as a host of other extended family and friends.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, W. Main St., Richmond with Pastor Keith Sands officiating. Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-9 PM Monday, at the funeral home,
Pallbearers will be: Evan Eckler, Marcus Mofield, John Portwood, Jerry Wilson, James Dillon & Danny Allen.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Asher & Ellie Eckler.