Bobby Mayes

Bobby Mayes, 76, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away March 18, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness.  

Mr. Mayes was born August 25, 1948 in Breathitt, Kentucky.   He was the son of the late Abel and Martha McIntosh Mayes. Bobby was an avid UK Basketball, Owsley County Owls and Lady Owls fan.  He was a retired bus driver for the Owsley County Board of Education.  Bobby was a veteran serving in the Army.    

He is survived by his son Mr. Mark Mayes of Nicholasville, Kentucky, one  daughter Miss Susan Mayes of Booneville, Kentucky, one grandson David Mayes of Nicholasville, Kentucky, two sisters Mrs. Barbara Turner of Booneville, Kentucky,  Mrs. Bessie “David” Turner of Springboro, Ohio and one brother Mr. Larry “Charlene” Mayes of Winchester, Kentucky and many other relatives and friends.    

He is preceded in death by his parents Abel and Martha McIntosh Mayes, his wife Kathy Marshall Mayes and his brothers Bradley, Lee and Donald Mayes.       

Visitation was held Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, with funeral service Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Brother Terry Sandlin officiating.  Burial followed in the Esau-Gabbard  Cemetery at Indian Creek, Kentucky. 

The Searcy and Strong Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.