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Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church
Sandhill Road, Whitley, KY 42653
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Sandhill Road, Whitley, KY 42653
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Dorothy Thomas Obituary
Dorothy M. Thomas (nee Bruce), of Cincinnati, Ohio, 86 years old, passed away on September 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. Devoted wife of the late Boyd Allen Thomas, beloved mother of Greg (Kathy) Thomas, Michelle (Kevin) Keppel and Gary (Judy) Bledsoe. Cherished Sugar to Nick (Kate) Thomas, Zach (Danielle) Thomas, Ashley (Ryan) Drees, Morgan Schewene, and Karley Keppel. Great Grandma to Easton and Ada Drees and Izzy and Jase Daniels. She was loved and cherished by all that knew here and will be missed dearly. She was born on September 26, 1939 in McCreary County Kentucky to Travis and Martha Bruce (nee Taylor). Condolences can be made at Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm. A visitation and burial will take place at Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church, Sand Hill Road, Whitley City, Kentucky on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12 Noon. Radel and McCreary County Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Oct
8
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church
Sandhill Road, Whitley, KY 42653
Send FlowersOct
8
Burial
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Taylor Ridge United Baptist Church
Sandhill Road, Whitley, KY 42653
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Radel Funeral & Cremation Services -DehliOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.