Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
Jun 12, 1953 - Feb 10, 2026
I'm so sorry for your loss, Ms. Rita. Thankful for the hope of heaven.
Beverly McElwain
February 17, 2026 | Lawrenceburg | Friend
Mike was one of my nephews. He was an humble, kind, never complaining man to whom I never worried about. I know he was a child of God who served in every way he was able. I remember him as a loving, caring husband. I remember his middle name, Blair was by his loving momma Thelma to honor Mike's pediatrician. I loved Mike.
Brenda Adams
February 13, 2026 | Shelbyville, KY
So sorry, Ms. Rita!
Donna freeman
February 13, 2026 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
I can tell he was a good man because he raised an amazing woman I know. Now heaven picked a rose to bloom in heavens garden
Kassandrah Setters
February 13, 2026 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
worked with Mike for a few years at YKK. Sorry to hear about his passing
EDWIN MCKEE
February 12, 2026 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | Coworker
I will always pray for all your loves hearts. I love you cousin.
Rhonda Gregory
February 12, 2026 | Belton, TX | Family
My brother Mike was a kind sweet man who loved his Lord and Saviour and his family. He had a beautiful spirit and inspired all of us. Love you always Mike. RIP
Linda Searcy
February 12, 2026 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Sister
So sorry for your loss Rita.
Linda Bates
February 12, 2026
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Becca & Anne-Tyler & Sam
February 12, 2026
Michael “Mike” Blair McDonald, 72, husband of Rita Stratton McDonald, passed away on February 10, 2026, at his home in Anderson County, Kentucky. Born June 12, 1953, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charles Thomas McDonald, Jr. and Thelma Perry McDonald.
Mike was a member and Deacon of Corinth Christian Church in Anderson County. He retired as a machinist from Universal Fasteners in Lawrenceburg. He enjoyed coon hunting with his dogs, fishing, and farming, having raised cattle earlier in life. A true family man, Mike was known for his kind and gentle spirit, never complaining or speaking a negative word.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rita; his two daughters, Leah McDonald (Rodney) Slone and Hannah McDonald Smith, both of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Leanna, Abbigail, Trinity, Maria, and Veronica; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Lilly; and his siblings, Linda Searcy, Rebecca Morgan, Stephen McDonald, and Karen (Rob) Wood.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Stanley Searcy.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, 701 N. Main Street, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, with Bro. Tim Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow at the McDonald Family Farm. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
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