Montie Pendleton, a 66-year-old retired logger from Dunnville, Kentucky, died on August 26, 2016. Born March 27, 1950, in Casey County, he had been married to Janie Meeks Pendleton since December 1971, was the father of Eric Pendleton of Russell Springs, and a grandfather to five who was expecting a great-grandson. He had several siblings and was locally known.

Authorities say Montie was fatally shot. His son, Eric W. Pendleton, was arrested in connection with the death and was indicted in October 2016 on charges of murder and wanton endangerment. At the time of those developments Eric was the owner of an exotic pet store called Backwoods Pets and was reportedly out on bond.