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Madison County court authorizes removal and reinterment of six graves at John Reed Cemetery; two related petitions tabled for more research
Summary
After extended public comment, Madison County Fiscal Court found the John Reed Cemetery abandoned and approved Resolution 2025-100 to allow permanent removal and reinterment of six graves (two marked, four unmarked) after required notice and state permitting. Two similar petitions for other abandoned cemeteries were tabled for additional outreach,
Madison County Fiscal Court on Oct. 28 issued an order declaring the John Reed Cemetery abandoned and authorized removal and relocation of six graves, following statutory procedures in KRS 381.755 and state administrative rules. The court also heard extensive public comment and agreed to postpone action on two additional petitions while county staff, funeral directors and historical groups pursue further research and descendant outreach.
Attorney Preston Worley and representatives of Oldham Robertson Powell Funeral Home explained the statutory process for privately initiated removals under KRS 381.755: a fiscal-court finding that graves are abandoned is the required first step before a state permit for disinterment and reinterment can be issued. Worley said…
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