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Bonnie
Knight
May 16, 1940 – September 23, 2025
Bonnie Faye Knight, age 85, of McArthur, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Facility in Athens. She was born May 16, 1940 in West Liberty, Kentucky, daughter of the late Hubert Gambill and Ethel Mae Daniels Gambill. Bonnie was a loving homemaker who loved farming and always enjoyed working outdoors and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Albany. Bonnie is survived by her children, Curtis Jones, Carla Shaeffer (Tyke), Kim Ousley (James), Duane Knight (Debbie), and Dale Knight (Annette); grandchildren, Trista Denbow (Tom), Megan Bower (Brandon), Colt Shaeffer (Katie), Ari Smith (Matt), Miranda Bartoe (Tristan), Zach Ousley, Isaiah Ousley (Breana), Rhiannan Strausbaugh, Melissa Wright (Patrick), Michelle Knight, Gary Knight, and Josh Knight (Cindy); great-grandchildren, Arrisa Carver, Tanner Denbow, Karsyn Bower, Brystol Bower, Haiden Shaeffer, Scarlett Ray Shaeffer, Branson Smith, Waylon Smith, Tate Smith, Trace Bartoe, Ashton Tritipo, Jaxson Hypes, Brynlyn Hypes, Easton Allman, Dylan Elgin, Makeneze Humphrey (Tanner), Adalynn Wright, Rikart Law, Maizie Lyles, Raiden Lyles, and 1 great-grandson on the way; great-great-grandson, Dallas Humphrey; sisters, Pearl Shafer (Johnny) and Linda Walker; special friend of the family, Tonya Bowden; along with several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Knight; brother, Buddy Gambill; sisters, Ruby Thacker and Brenda Murdoch; and brothers-in-law, Terry Walker and Gene Thacker. Calling hours will be Friday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. with Wayne Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Elk Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.
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