CENTRAL CITY – Dorris Ray Kirtley, 96, of Central City, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 1:15AM at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.  Mr. Kirtley was born June 23, 1929, in Muhlenberg County.  He worked at BF Goodrich and was a member of Green River Chapel General Baptist church.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Mr. Kirtley loved Kentucky basketball, playing dominoes, gardening, and church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Maggie Kirtley of Paradise; mother of his children, Macel Kirtley; wife, Margie Kirtley; daughter, Bonita Warren; sister, Mary (Lester) Jernigan; brothers, Howard Kirtley, James (Lura) Kirtley, and Wilbur (June) Kirtley; step-daughters, Judy Stewart and Theresa Eskins; and grandson, Dewaine Humphrey.

He is survived by his daughter, Doris Jean Sheehan of Beaver Dam; grandson, Steven Humphrey; step-daughter, Rose (Greg) Smith of Calhoun; step-sons, Randy (Donna) Johnson and Jerry (Debbie) Johnson, both of Henderson; and son-in-law, Mitch Eskins of Central City.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Larry Shadowen officiating.  Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday after 10:00AM at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.