Ruthann Hazel McKinney Obituary
The passing of Ruthann Hazel McKinney (Berea, Kentucky) occurred on September 8, 2026. Ruthann, born on September 28, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruthann Hazel McKinney or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Millie Rowlett Butcher and Roy Butcher; her siblings, Wilma Cheek, Louise Vance, Roy "Buddy" Butcher, Linda Walling, Virgil Butcher, John Ed Butcher, Bill Butcher and Ethel Mae Butcher; her close friend George Whitcomb (Sonny); and her daughters, Cynthia Lynn and Brenda Carol.
She is survived by: her sisters, Patsy Cox (Ronnie) and Betty Barnes (Clint); her children, Angelia Whitcomb (Tom), Ray McKinney (Audrey), Michele Witt and Ben McKinney; her grandchildren, Paul Swineger, Sonnie Abrams (Derek), Shelby Watts (Isabella), Meagan Harms (Craig), Caitlin Whitcomb (Austin), Natasha Stein (Jon), Jeremy Napier (LaShonda), Kristen Fuson (Steve), Erin McIntosh, Austin McKinney and Adam McKinney; her great grandchildren, Paxton, Hadley, Hayden, Hunter, Jace, Nolan, Carsyn, Paicyn, Colten, Emmalynn, Carter and River; and her nephew Phillip Vance (Mary). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Lakes Funeral Home (203 N Dogwood Dr, Berea, KY 40403). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 14th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
