(LEX 18) — Following the news that three crew members were killed in a helicopter crash in Owenton, Kentucky on Monday in route to pick up a patient, funeral arrangements have been announced.
In addition, Governor Andy Beshear ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 12 in honor of the crew members that were killed in the crash.
Dignity Memorial provided the following information on services for Bethany Joy Aicken, who died at the age of 40:
- Memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. while the memorial service is set for 6:30 p.m., both at Hardy Funeral Home, located at 7710 Dixie Highway in Louisville.
"Bethany dedicated her life to service as a highly trained ICU nurse with Norton Healthcare, a travel nurse during the Covid Pandemic and then became a certified flight nurse," Aicken's obituary stated. "She loved the beach, and had an adventurous spirit. She was a pool enthusiast and played many a game at her favorite watering hole the Barret Bar, where she was beloved by many."
Moore & Parker Funeral Homes provided the following information on services for James Donald Welsh, who died at the age of 29:
- Memorial visitation will take place on Friday, Oct. 11 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. while the funeral ceremony is set for Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m., both at Immanuel Baptist Church, located at 1237 Rockyview Drive in Cold Springs, Kentucky.
"He was a flight paramedic for Air Evac. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation," Welsh's obituary read. "He was a National Registered Paramedic and Certified Flight Paramedic. He was owner and operator of Hot Shot Drone Deer Recovery."
A tribute wall on Welsh's obituary page is filled with condolences and memories of Welsh from family and friends.
The Office of Beshear reported that funeral services for Gale "Butch" Alleman Jr. will be held in his home state of Michigan at a later date.
