Echols KY Community Cemetery

08/13/2026

Just wanted to say we appreciate the donations that we have received. I know we are all in this together as we try to keep our little country cemetery maintained well and to add to the trust fund to cover future upkeep. But I also know that we all like to receive thanks for whatever we contribute. Due to the unusual summer weather this year the cemetery had to be mowed a little more frequently this year. But our workers have done an impressive job with the upkeep. It is not an easy job, so if you see Jeremy and Adam Geary, please tell them that we appreciate their work. Well, I guess that's all I have to say. Have a lovely day and if you have not donated this year, you can mail me a check anytime. Love y'all!

06/30/2026

Prayers for John Ray's Family

BEAVER DAM - John Ray Bishop, 54, of Beaver Dam, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his residence. He was born Nov. 7, 1971, in Hazel Park, Mich., to the late Ronald F. Bishop and Hilda A. Fulkerson Knight. John was an IBEW journeyman wireman and member of Pond Run Baptist Church.

Aside from his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, William O. Knight; grandparents, Robert Hildred and Anna Rae Fulkerson; and brother, Robert “Jim” Bishop.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of thirty-five years, Alisha Bishop, of Beaver Dam; children, John Preston “Tyler” (Samantha) Bishop, of Bowling Green, and Brittany Nicole (William) Bishop, of Bowling Green; nieces, Jessica Bishop, of Henderson, and Dr. Amber (Matt) Duckworth, of Hersey, Pa.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

John enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and IBEW Brothers. He enjoyed working outside at home and working at Brotherhood nights on the road. He loved to cook and was an excellent grill master.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 6, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, with Rev. Lealin Geary officiating. Burial will follow in Echols Cemetery in Echols. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home.

The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations in John’s memory to the IBEW Sick and Needy Fund, 4675 Maple Hill Road, Loudon, TN 37774.

Online condolences may be left for the family of John Ray Bishop by visiting his memorial tribute at www.danksfuneralhome.com.

06/20/2026

Prayers for her family.

Celebrate the life of Lori Keown and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

05/26/2026

I really enjoyed seeing everyone at the cemetery this past Memorial Day weekend, as I always do. Thank you to everyone for their donations. Thank you to our cemetery workers that had our cemetery looking beautiful. Also, thank you to all that send me donations by mail throughout the year. Our Echols people have always been great about pulling together for this cause. God blesses each one of us for our efforts.

05/04/2026

I just wanted to mention that we do have volunteers sitting at the cemetery each Memorial Day weekend to accept your donations for cemetery upkeep. You can see us by the red building and at the edge of the cemetery that is left of the church. We do this for your convenience and we do it at this time because that is when the majority of people visit the cemetery. Checks should be made to ECHOLS CEMETERY FUND or you may donate cash. If you cannot connect with us on those days, please mail your check to:
ECHOLS CEMETERY
C/O Debbie Sampson
5295 State Route 1245
Echols, KY 42320

Your help in keeping Echols Cemetery a place we can all be proud of is very appreciated.

03/28/2026

Celebrate the life of Larry Lindsey, Jr. and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.