Tates Creek Class of 1973

10/10/2025

Lyle Hanna ‘73, Janice Konkler, MaryDiane Hanna ‘73, & Jon Konkler ‘73. Lyle and MD visited Jon and Janice and had dinner with them in Anchorage, Alaska. 

07/06/2024

Roger Elwood Fathergill Obituary
Roger Elwood Fathergill, son of Betty Jean Leonard (Estes), Chester Elwood Fathergill, Dorman Wylie Elliott (stepfather) and Charles Alan Leonard (stepfather); grandson to Ethel & John Brim (Mammie & Papa) passed away in his Frankfort home on June 22nd, 2024. At 69, born of Garrard County, Kentucky on June 6th, 1955, Roger was loved by many because of his goofy, outgoing and adventurous personality.

Although he was known to many as Rog or Dodge, ironically, he was a Chevrolet fan & sold cars for the majority of his career. Roger found joy in cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Reds, going for long hikes and camping. He specifically spent a lot of time at Red River Gorge. His love of nature was seen through his enjoyment of planting flowers, plants and vegetables every year. Roger was known for buying an abundance of fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July & listening to Tom Petty & the Eagles. For many years, he was highly involved with AA and had a passion for helping others overcome addiction & find Jesus. Impressively, he could quote the bible from front to back & carried it with him at all times.

Roger is survived by his 3 daughters, Brittany Fathergill, Kelly Fathergill , Kerri & husband Uzias González; 3 grandchildren, Eleanor Slaymaker, Noemi González & Leo González; and sisters Gloria Jean Johnson (Breck Johnson), Tina Elliott (Don Bolinger) and Tammy Scott (Thad Scott). He is also survived by many other caring family members & friends who will remember precious & often goofy memories shared with him. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

We are sad that our time with him here on Earth feels shortened, but we are thankful that he is at peace & are confident that because of his relationship with the Lord, we will see him again.

A UK themed celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 7th at 3pm at 207 Paddock Dr., Nicholasville, KY.

Rest in peace, Roger, for you have taught us all about how fragile life is and that it should be cherished. You have taught us how to have grace for others, for we don’t know the troubles they have been through. You will be remembered and certainly not forgotten. We love you.

In lieu of flowers, please send contribution to AA, The American Heart Association or plant a tree in his memory.

Care Cremation and Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with final care.

06/14/2024

Here’s more group pics from Tuesday night.

06/14/2024

Glendover bunch

06/13/2024

06/13/2024

06/13/2024

A miniature Tates creek reunion at the house of Lou Anne & Jim Wise.

04/18/2024

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View Sandra Jean Finney - Preston's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

04/17/2024

I have been asked to report that our classmate Sandy Finney has passed away. When I find out details of services and so forth I will post that information.

10/15/2023

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Kinch graduated a year early so she did not graduate with our class but she grew up with the people in our class.

View Anne Kincheloe Query's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/15/2023

William Thomas Hunter, 68, husband of Mary Ellen Combs Hunter, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born April 2, 1955, to the late Thomas Bill Hunter and Helen Elliott Hunter, in Hendersonville, NC. He served in the U. S. Army, was a driver for KY River Foothills, Richmond, KY, and retired from VA Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Central KY Concert Band and Madison Community Concert Band. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Charity Lynn (Paul) Cooper, Chesapeake, VA, Miya Marie Napoli (Jim) Hill, Lakeport, CA, Kathleen Louise (Brian)Thomas, S Amherst, Ohio, John Hunter, Birmingham, OH, William Thomas (Ashley) Hunter, JR., Bozrah, CT, Daniel Todd (Estefania) Hunter, Leesburg, VA, and Timothy Michael Hunter, Elyria, OH.; Step-children: Matthew (Stacey) Dobbs, Wi******er, and Michael (Alexis) Dobbs, Murray, KY.; grandchildren: Dylan Morgan, Jordan and Journie Hill, Anna and Ava Thomas, Carter Hunter, James, Astrid and Daniel Hunter,Jr., Landon and Kylie Conn, Lincoln and Levi Dobbs, Nolan and Liam Dobbs; and a sister Darcey (Garnet) Sperley. Also, several much loved nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Staff Sgt. James P. Hunter and a brother Steve Hunter. His service will be Friday, July, 21 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church, Wi******er. Visitation will be on Thursday July 20, from 5-7 pm, also at the church, In memory of Tom, contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 204 S. Main St., Wi******er, KY 40391; Madison Community Concert Band, 541 Sagemont Dr. Richmond, KY, 40475, Central KY Concert Band, 300 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY, 40508, or Clark Co. Animal Shelter,5000 Ironworks Rd., Wi******er, KY 40391. Burial will be in Wi******er Cemetery. Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.