Michael "Mike" Blair McDonald, 72, husband of Rita Stratton McDonald, passed away on February 10, 2026, at his home in Anderson County, Kentucky. Born June 12, 1953, in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charles Thomas McDonald, Jr. and Thelma Perry McDonald.

Mike was a member and Deacon of Corinth Christian Church in Anderson County. He retired as a machinist from Universal Fasteners in Lawrenceburg. He enjoyed coon hunting with his dogs, fishing, and farming, having raised cattle earlier in life. A true family man, Mike was known for his kind and gentle spirit, never complaining or speaking a negative word.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rita; his two daughters, Leah McDonald (Rodney) Slone and Hannah McDonald Smith, both of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Leanna, Abbigail, Trinity, Maria, and Veronica; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Lilly; and his siblings, Linda Searcy, Rebecca Morgan, Stephen McDonald, and Karen (Rob) Wood.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Stanley Searcy.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, 701 N. Main Street, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, with Bro. Tim Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow at the McDonald Family Farm. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com.