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At Metcalfe - Hennessey Funeral Home, we offer full burial, cremation, and prearrangement services.

We are proud to serve the families of Bracken county and the surrounding areas.

11/02/2026

Joyce Kay (née Collins) Cooper, 73, of Augusta, Kentucky, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 31, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ralph Dale Cooper, who died March 17, 2005.

Joyce was born in Maysville, Kentucky, on May 10, 1953, to her parents, the late Ralph and Ann Elizabeth (née Dorn) Collins, Sr.

She was a member of the Augusta Christian Church and deeply loved reading her Bible. A passionate fan of nature and wildlife, she had a particular fondness for cats. Prior to retirement, she was an employee of Wal-Mart in Maysville.

Surviving her are her son, Thaddaeus Dale Cooper; her daughter, Eunice Kay Cooper; her brother, R.W. Collins (Bonnie); and her niece, Katie Neal.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Rosemont Cemetery in Dover, Kentucky, with Bro. Rick Jones presiding.

Per her wishes, there will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to the Bracken County Animal Shelter, 188 Hamilton Road, Brooksville, Kentucky, 41004.

10/30/2026

Larry Wayne Buser, 77, of Berlin, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his residence.

He was born in Maysville, Kentucky, on February 2, 1949, to his parents, the late August and Loraine (née Ruf) Buser. He was a lifelong farmer, tending his family farm for over 40 years. He was also a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatham.

Surviving Larry are his brother, Kenneth Buser; his sister, Alica Buser; his nieces and nephews, Johana Appleman (Casey), Yuliana Howard (Daniel), Austin Buser, and Justin Buser; his great-nieces and nephews, Bella McRoberts, Maya Howard, Mia Appleman, and Warren Howard; his aunt, Jean Meyer; as well as several cousins.

He will be buried in the Johnsville Cemetery in Johnsville, Kentucky, at the convenience of the family.

Per Larry’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

10/23/2026

Jackie “Beaver” Woodruff, 68, of Augusta, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.

He was born in Bracken County, Kentucky on January 31, 1958, to his parents, the late James and Dorothy (née Kiskaden) Woodruff. Beaver enjoyed being outdoors and his life was spent working in agriculture.

He leaves behind five brothers, Timmy Woodruff (Cindy), Tom Woodruff (Lisa), Jim Woodruff, Buddy Woodruff (Peggy), and Rickey Woodruff; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathy Ann Woodruff and Dottie Woodruff; his nephew, Rodney “Punky” Woodruff; and his sisters-in-law, Michelle Woodruff and Karen Woodruff.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the family garden cemetery at 948 Hook Lane in Augusta, Kentucky.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.

09/26/2026

Barry Willis Cummins, 79, formerly of Gertrude and Augusta, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 24, 2026. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara (née Hardy) Cummins.

He was born in Maysville, Kentucky on March 22, 1947, to his parents, the late Kenneth “Bud” and Bette (née Clark) Cummins. A design engineer in the HVAC industry, he loved fishing and hunting. He never met a stranger and loved a good conversation.

Also surviving are his sons, Troy Cummins and Christopher Cummins; his daughter, Heather Cummins; his brothers, Phil Cummins and Greg Cummins; and his sister, Robin Beard. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Jordan Cummins, Shai Cummins (Jacob Madden), Michael Cummins, Brittney Cummins, and Jenna Cummins; two great-grandchildren, Brantley Cummins and Aliyah Cummins; his stepmother, Norma Cummins; a good friend, Abigail Madden; and a host of cousins and extended family.
Per his wishes, no services will be held.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since a day that forever changed our nation.

We remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, and ordinary citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy. And we remember the families whose lives were forever changed by the loss of someone they loved.

May we never forget those we lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the unity and compassion that brought Americans together in the days that followed.

In remembrance. In gratitude. Never forgotten.

09/07/2026

Alice E. Welte, 87, of Augusta, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center at Kenton Pointe. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 66 years, Thomas Welte.

Alice was born in Bracken County on October 8, 1938, to her parents, the late Cleveland and Violet (née Sapp) Jones. She was a homemaker and farm wife who loved to bake and sew. She was an avid fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats and Elvis’ #1 fan. A kind and caring soul, she loved to help others with anything they needed.

In addition to her husband, she leaves behind her special nephew, Anthony Welte (Donna), a special niece, April Forman (Creig); three great-nieces, Ashley Welte, Hannah Welte, and Annalise Forman; her great-great-niece, Willow Forman; and many more nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Grover Jones and Bill Jones; and her sisters, Lucille Lakes, Ruth Smoot, and Anna Welte.

There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Sharon Cemetery in Bracken County.

Per her wishes, there will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056.

09/04/2026

Kenton Nobuo Takata, 46, of Brooksville, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest on August 28, 2026, at the UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 29, 1979, to his parents, the late Gene Katsuki and Sharon Sanae (née Minamoto) Takata. A plumber by trade, Kenton enjoyed working with his brother Kyle in various projects throughout Bracken and surrounding counties. His nieces and nephews brought much joy and excitement to his life and he loved them dearly. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Brooksville and the Knights of Columbus.

Surviving him are his beloved family, his brother and sister-in-law, Kyle Katsuo and Melissa (née Kern) Takata, and his nieces and nephews, Sanae Avery Takata, Tyler Steven Takata, Ren Edward Takata, and Reiko Elizabeth Takata. He also leaves behind a very special person in his life, Hester Kern; and several cousins throughout the country.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his very dear friend, Robert Kern.

Kenton’s family would like to express their gratitude to the many folks that generously helped them through the years. Many provided rides, meals, and lodging in Lexington. Their generosity will never be forgotten.

A Funeral Mass will be offered at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at St. James Church in Brooksville by Reverend Joseph Shelton.

Visitation will also be on Saturday at the church from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Memorials are suggested in the form of Mass intentions in care of St. James Church, 122 Garrett Avenue, Brooksville, Kentucky 41004, donations to St. James Church, or to Bracken County Cancer Support, PO Box 417, Brooksville, Kentucky 41004.

09/04/2026

Don’t forget, the annual Frog Derby is coming up this Sunday, September 6th at 4:00 PM! 🐸

08/27/2026

Dolores Kay McCane, 88, died on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home in Gertrude, Kentucky, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie McCane, who died on June 14, 2019.

She was born in Bracken County on December 15, 1937, to her parents, the late Herbert and Mildred (née Shofstall) Beyersdoerfer.

Dolores loved to garden and always had pretty flowers. She and Ronnie also enjoyed traveling to Florida as well as to various farm machinery shows. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a big part of her life, and she relished visiting them, even traveling to Georgia and Michigan to do so. In her professional life, she was a business office manager at the Soil Conservation Office in Brooksville, Kentucky. She also retired in the same position after 22 years from Augusta Health Care, now known as Perkins Country Manor. Dolores was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and former member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was also a Kentucky Colonel.

Survivors include two sons, Philip McCane of Foster, Kentucky and Chuck McCane (Jennifer) of Augusta; and her daughter, Sheila Moon (David) also of Augusta. She also leaves behind her five grandchildren, Joe Tackett (Emily) of Powder Springs, Georgia, Chevelle Bedra (Tim) of Flat Rock, Michigan, Kaitlyn Pence (Roger) of Lexington, Kentucky, Brianna Findley (Scott) of Madison, Maine, and Robert McCane of Augusta; and her six great-grandchildren, Amberly Pence, Cooper and Madison Bedra, Avery and Adelyn Tackett, and Benjamin Findley.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Hargett and brother-in-law, Billy McCane.

The funeral will be on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Metcalfe-Hennessey Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Cannon officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bracken County, Kentucky.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, 4505 Augusta-Berlin Road, Augusta, Kentucky 41002.

08/19/2026

Phyllis K. Sebastion, 72, of Augusta, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood. She was a homemaker and member of the Augusta Baptist Church.

She was born in Bracken County, Kentucky on January 22, 1954, to her parents the late Jack and Margaret (née Gallagher) Kiskaden.

Survivors include her son, Derrick Hampton (Kyla Krueger) and daughter, Cindy Cunningham (Stan); seven brothers, John Kiskaden, Jimmy Kiskaden (Daisy), Jesse Kiskaden (Linda), Jerry Kiskaden (Debbie), Jackie Kiskaden (Beth), Jeff Kiskaden, and Jody Kiskaden; and four sisters, Clara Jefferson (David), Susie Frederick, Pauline McGuire (Mel), and Anita Beckett (Kyle). Also surviving are her grandchildren, Brianna Smith (Darius), Erica Cunningham (Casey), Justin Cunningham, Kaitelynn Gasson, Christopher Poe, Allysia James (Mike), and Deidra Holtzclaw (Paul); and twelve great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Fred Sebastion and daughter, Christy Steele; her sister, Marita Cooper; her sisters-in-law, Cathy Kiskaden and Kathy Kiskaden; her brother-in-law, Phil Cooper; and her husband, Edward Sebastion.

The funeral will be at Noon on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Metcalfe-Hennessey Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Bishop officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bracken County, Kentucky.

Visitation will also be on Tuesday at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to Noon.

Memorials are suggested to Cancer Fighters United, 4209 US Hwy 62, Maysville, Kentucky 41056.

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