Burton Mortuary Service

03/01/2026

For those that missed out, yesterday was my daughter Carolanns Birthday I didnt post it on here we were so busy but Happy Belated Birthday sweet girl I hope it was a good one

02/25/2026

We have lost a dear friend and such a giving member of this community this week Mr. James Keller of Keller homestead he was a special man that loved to help others we ask that you hold him and his family in your prayer’s for the days ahead

James F. Keller III, 68, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY.

He was born on January 1, 1958, in Plaquemine, LA, to Loretta Stassi Keller and the late James F. Keller II. He was the owner and operator of eighth generation Keller Homestead on Hwy 1069 in Manitou, KY where he sold fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and meat. He enjoyed fishing and farming. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. James was of the Catholic faith for many years.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Patrick “Chuckie” Keller and William Wade Keller.

His survivors include his wife of twenty-five years, Donna Fenwick Keller of Slaughters; mother, Loretta Stassi Keller of Plaquemine, LA; sons, Joshua (Jennifer) D. Keller of Evansville, IN, Anthony J. Keller of Manitou, and Aaron (Emma) M. Keller of Evansville; daughter, Sophie A. (Brandon) Justus of Evansville; stepdaughters, Crystal M. (Betty) Morphett of Henderson, KY, and Teresa M. Higgs of Slaughters; sister, Jane R. Keller of Plaquemine, LA; brother, Ralph (Dianna) David Keller of Plaquemine; several grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Fleming officiating. Burial to be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

02/04/2026

Hello everyone just touching base we appear to have made it through another winter storm. It didnt slow anything down though I am anxious to get a wash on the vans that lasts more then a few hours. Thanks to everyone who understood any delays had during this time. It appears at least for time being that most places are cleared enough. I would like to take a moment to thank all of our funeral homes that use us on the regular and keep the doors open.

01/22/2026

To our Funeral Homes,
We hope this message finds you safe and warm as we prepare for this upcoming bad weather. We want to update you on our plans going into this weekend, and what to expect from us these next few days. We will remain OPEN and operational using generator power if needed. While some phone lines may be unreliable, we will be monitoring all modes of communication and will respond as quickly as possible. If you come down and can't get in touch, please bang on the garage door (the dogs will alert us of your arrival). Due to weather related challenges, our crematory may be operating at a slightly diminished capacity for a short period of time. If this happens, we will keep everybody informed. We also have a fully functioning cold storage, allowing us to continue to care for those entrusted to us without interruption.
Regardless of difficult conditions, our priority remains providing steady and respectful care to everybody in our community. We are here and committed to supporting you during this time, if you run into any questions/concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Warm regards,
The Burton Mortuary Team

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12/25/2025

I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas. If you’re traveling please be safe as usual. We are open throughout the holidays so that you can spend time with your families if we can be of any assistance. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 

12/18/2025

Sorry its been so quiet as you can imagine we have been very busy we hope that everyone is being safe and enjoying the holiday season

11/27/2025

Just a reminder we know that many directors are wanting to be with their families tomorrow. No worries we will still be available so that everyone can enjoy their families and hopefully lots of good food Happy Thanksgiving to everyone be careful if you’re having to travel.

11/11/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation, and their commitment to protecting our freedoms. At Burton Mortuary Service, we are deeply honored to serve veterans and their families. It is our privilege to help preserve their legacies and ensure that their service is remembered with dignity, respect, and care. This Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have worn the uniform, and the families that have supported them. Your strength and sacrifices will never be forgotten.

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10/19/2025

I want to thank everyone who came to my daughter‘s wedding yesterday at the wildflower barn and also those that couldn’t be there but were there with us in spirit. I feel very blessed to know some extremely wonderful people. I am so happy to have extended our family Joe Slade you are a very welcomed member of our family now and we are so happy to have you  we look forward to many years of growing closer to our newest family member

10/18/2025

Not a weekly newsletter just a notification tomorrow. Carolann is getting married to a wonderful young man Joseph Slade so if you have need for us, please feel free to call. I will still be answering the phones most of the day except for during the actual service we have people to cover for us Big thanks to Jamie Daniel and Todd Vanover for making sure that we keep our doors open even during special events like this we would like to thank everyone for their understanding and their well wishes. There has been an outpouring of love from the funeral homes and funeral directors that use us I could never thank all of you enough. 

10/09/2025

Hello everyone, welcome to the weekly newsletter. Normally, we share birthdays and funeral-related news, but today's update is a little different. As most of you know, my daughter Carolann Kregel is getting married in nine days. We are in full wedding mode both at the office and at home. We are fortunate to have some wonderful Directors stepping in to cover for us so we can focus all our energy on her. Thank you, Jamie Daniel and Todd Vanover, for being there for us and everyone else—you two are amazing, and I am so grateful to you both.

Many years ago, this journey began when Carolann’s mother and I, as young parents, gave her up for adoption, hoping she would have the best life possible. For years, I worried about her, not knowing where she was or how she was doing. Thankfully, she was safe and sound, raised by two wonderful people, Jim and Linda Kregel. After years of searching, I finally found her on Facebook, and after some time, we reconnected. She came to Kentucky to meet the family she didn’t know, and after a brief visit, she decided to pursue a career in the funeral business. We couldn’t have been happier and set about moving her to Kentucky to start mortuary school. Sadly, before the move, her father Jim passed away. Carolann had to learn the importance of what we do in the hardest way, and it deepened her understanding of why we take such care.

That was nearly four years ago, and now we are just nine days away from walking her down the aisle. I never imagined all those years ago that I would one day get to see my baby get married. On October 18th, I not only get to witness her marry the love of her life, but I also have the honor of officiating the ceremony. I couldn’t be more excited for them both. Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive from the beginning. I’ll keep you posted as the wedding day approaches, and we’ll be sure to share plenty of pictures from the big day.

09/30/2025

Welcome to the weekly newsletter! 🎆 It’s been a few weeks since the last one, as Carolann has been busy with her wedding just 18 days away. There’s so much to celebrate recently—Jennifer Rafferty and my mother, Suzanne Luckett, both had birthdays! This month also includes birthdays for Justin Bumpus from Vanover Funeral Home, Colby Joe Carver from Tucker Funeral Home, Jamie Renfro from Danks Funeral Home, Jeana Townsend from Townsend Funeral Home, Tom Hemmerle from Barnett-Strother, Bryson Price from Price Funeral Home, and Jason Duvall from Duvall and Moore Funeral Home. So many birthdays and reasons to celebrate! I feel so lucky to know many of these directors, especially since in our line of work, special days can often be overlooked. Happy Birthday to you all! I hope that your day was a special one. If you know any of these Directors please reach out to them and let them know how special they are.

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