UPDATE: Oct. 25 at 3:22 p.m.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Senator Turner.
Visitation will take place on Friday, Nov. 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Harlan County High School Auditorium located at 40000 North US Highway 119 in Baxter, Kentucky, according to the Anderson-Laws and Jones Funeral Home website.
Funeral mass will be on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 11:00 a.m. in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 2536 US Highway 421 South in Harlan, Kentucky.
Senator Turner’s burial will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery in Keith, Kentucky.
The funeral home says the family “strongly suggests” that memorials be made to the Red Bird Christian School at 15420 South Highway 66 in Beverly, Kentucky, or online at www.redbirdky.org/give.
The funeral home adds that a full obituary will be posted on their website when it is available, and you can leave a condolence or memory by clicking here.
By clicking here, memorial trees or flowers can be ordered and sent to the family in memory of Senator Turner.
UPDATE: Oct. 23 at 8:25 a.m.
Kentucky Senator Johnnie Turner passed away on Tuesday evening, according to a Facebook post.
Senator Turner was hospitalized on Sept. 15 following a serious accident involving a lawn mower at his home in Harlan.
The following was posted to his Facebook page on Wednesday morning:
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman shared his condolences on X:
Senator Johnnie Turner was a true champion for his beloved Mountains. His steadfast leadership for our Commonwealth made a lasting impact on Eastern Kentucky.
— Attorney General Russell Coleman (@kyoag) October 23, 2024
We send our prayers and condolences to the entire Turner family, his Senate colleagues, and his many friends.
UPDATE: Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m.
Dustin Isaacs, a spokesperson with the Senate Majority's Office, has provided an update on Senator Johnnie Turner's recovery after a serious lawn mower accident that happened on Sept. 15.
“We spoke again with Senator Turner’s family this morning for an update and remain encouraged by his progress. He recently had his first physical therapy assessment, is physically improving, and remains in good spirits. Although he’s still in some pain and remains in the ICU, we’re confident in the strength and resilience he continues to exhibit. We’re all optimistic about his continued positive progress and ask all Kentuckians to keep him and his family in their prayers.”
UPDATE: Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Dustin Isaacs, a spokesperson with the Senate Majority's Office, has provided an update on Senator Johnnie Turner's recovery after a serious lawn mower accident that happened on Sunday.
“We remain in communication with the Turner family about the recovery of our dear friend and colleague. We’re pleased to report that Johnnie made much progress on Tuesday when he could sit upright and communicate, and he continues to improve today. While he remains in ICU and in some pain, we are grateful for this positive progression. We ask all Kentuckians to continue to pray for his full recovery and for the comfort of his loved ones as they stand beside him.”
UPDATE: Sept. 16 at 12 p.m.
Senate President Robert Stivers provided an update regarding the hospitalization of Sen. Johnnie Turner after a serious accident involving a lawn mower.
“Sen. Johnnie Turner remains in critical but stable condition at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. I’ve been in touch with Johnnie’s family, who are with him at the hospital. The family requests prayers for a speedy recovery.”
Original Story:
According to WRIL, Senator Johnnie L. Turner is being flown out for medical treatment following a serious accident involving a lawn mower that Turner was operating at his home in the Sukey Ridge area.
Kentucky State Police tells WRIL that a call came into the Harlan Post 10 around 8:00 p.m. They say the caller said that the senator drove his riding lawn mower into the deep end of an empty pool. KSP Troopers, Sunshine Fire Department and Lifeguard EMS all responded to the scene.
Turner was transported to Harlan ARH Hospital's helipad to be flown to a hospital for treatment.
