Obituaries

Cletus Weldon Turner, 91, of California, KY passed away at his home September 14, 2026. He was born in Breathitt County on Turkey Creek on July 3, 1935, to his parents Bradley and Elva (Short) Turner.

Cletus proudly served in the United States Army, he retired from General Motors as a General Forman in Paint. Gardening was his passion and he enjoyed canning. He also loved to go to Burger King to play Rook and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Earl Turner, Clyde Turner, Dorcus Herald, Ruth Turner and Louanna Turner.

Cletus leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years Mary Turner; daughter Lavon Turner; sons Roger Dale (Saundra Lynn) Turner and Mark (Lisa) Turner; brother Carlyle Turner and sister Euleen (Raymond) Herald; 6 grandchildren Tiffany (Kenny) Coyle, Curtis Turner, Tonya (Dan) Herald, Brian Turner, Livie (Tyler) Nelson and Maddie (Zach) Schwab; 20 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at Cooper Funeral Home on Thursday September 17, 2026, from 4:00pm -7:00pm, the service will begin at 7:00pm. Graveside service with military honors will be at 10:00am on Friday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY.