Melanie Bennett Tschanz, 61, wife of thirty-seven years to John Tschanz, died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her residence. Born January 14, 1961 in Bourbon County, she was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Rebecca Smith Bennett. She was a member of Living Water Worship Centre, was a Business Analyst for Kentucky State Transportation Cabinet, and enjoyed crafting, painting, and sewing.

Survivors besides her husband include two sons: Ben (Caitlin) Tschanz of Georgetown and Drew Tschanz of Salvisa; one brother Robbie (Stacy) Bennett of Mercer County, one grandson Oliver Tschanz, one niece Cassidy (Tim Darland) Bennett of Harrodsburg, one nephew Chance Bennett of Lexington; one great nephew Ryder Darland and one great niece Harper Darland.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Living Water Worship Centre, 216 Southtown Drive, Danville, with Pastor Matthew Robbins officiating. Burial will be in The Old Reformed Cemetery in Ottenheim with Mike Bennett, Chuck Cecil, Gary Cullum, Mike Cullum, Bob Nelson, and Marshall Thompson serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 2 at Living Water Worship Centre, 216 Southtown Drive, Danville.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Gideons International, P.O. Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 and/or Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.

Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.