Emmett B. Daugherty, 74, the husband of Virginia Ruth Wilson Daugherty of Beattyville, KY and the son of the late Lonnie and Lilah Ross Daugherty, was born in Lee Co. KY on Sep 24, 1937 and departed this life at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY on Sat, July 28, 2012. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Theresa Daugherty Gabbard and husband Earl, Sherry Daugherty Frye and husband David all of Beattyville; 5 grandchildren, Alyssa Gabbard Lucas and husband Larry of Louisville, KY, Tarasita Lrae Gabbard and Candice Leigh Gabbard both of Richmond, KY, Shane David and Shaelyn Renae Frye both of Beattyville; 3 great grandchildren, Garrett, Gavin and Gianna; a beloved niece, Suzie Booth of Beattyville; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Reva Daugherty Mays, and two brothers, Elwood and Lonnie P. Daugherty. A notable citizen of Lee County, Emmett was a loyal employee of the Newnam Funeral Home in Beattyville for over 50 years. He was an Elder of the Beattyville Christian Church and served as chairman of the board for many years. He was a volunteer of the American Heart Association for over 25 years. He served on the board of Hospice Care Plus, the Lee County School Board, and helped organize the first Relay for Life in Lee County. Emmett served as the Lee Co. Coroner for over 35 years and was a volunteer at Faith Christian Camp. Like his mother before him, Emmett had a reputation as a wonderful cook. Visitation will be from 6-9pm Mon at the Newnam Funeral. Funeral services will be 2pm Tue at the Beattyville Christian Church followed by burial at the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Gabbard, David Frye, Lonnie Lee Daugherty, Paul Anthony Daugherty, Steve Daugherty, Phillip Daugherty, Jason Baber and Dustan Tye, and Larry Lucas Jr. Honorary pallbearers are the elders and deacons of the Beattyville Christian Church, the staff of Newnam Funeral Home, and members of the Beattyville Coffee Club. Donations suggested to the Beattyville Christian Church, PO Box C, Beattyville, KY 41311. (Published in Lexington Herald-Leader on July 30, 2012)