A 14-year-old male from Nortonville, Kentucky, Wyatt Cooper Price Whitaker, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. Born on July 27, 2001, to Ricky and Mary Sue Whitaker, he was an eighth-grade student at South Hopkins Middle School where he was an active member of both the football and basketball teams. Known for his engaging smile and popular personality amongst his peers, he was affectionately called 'the Prince' by his loving sisters.
A young man with a passion for the outdoors, he
found joy in activities such as hunting, boating, and four-wheeling. He was also an avid fan of UK basketball. His life was celebrated with services at The River in Nortonville, followed by his burial in The Whitaker Family Cemetery. In his memory, the Wyatt Whitaker Athletic Scholarship Foundation was established to support aspiring young athletes.
Details regarding the circumstances of his death have not been made publicly available through online sources. There are no online reports of any arrests or suspects in connection with his passing.
