CENTRAL CITY – Alayna Ann Keiffer, 14, of Central City, died on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her residence. Miss Keiffer was born in Muhlenberg County on May 2, 2011 to her mother, Amy McElvain and father, Chaun Keiffer. She was an 8th grade student at Muhlenberg County Middle School and enjoyed attending First Baptist Church of Central City.
She is survived by her mother, Amy McElvain (Trey Broughton) of Central City; father, Chaun Keiffer of Central City; brothers, Elijah Mikeal Keiffer McElvain, Chance McElvain of Owensboro; sister, Ravyn Cartwright of Central City; great-grandmother, Kathy Gower of Bay City, MI; grandparents, Harsell Tinkle and Beverly Smith of Central City, Mary Tinkle of Madisonville, David B. and Darlene A. Keiffer of Central City; aunt, Lora Tinkle; uncles, Bryan (Destiny) Keiffer, and Gerrimy (Kristen) Keiffer of Owensboro; cousins, Aidan Jernigan, Conner Jernigan, and Brynnleigh Jarvis of Madisonville, and Charles D. Keiffer, Paycon L. Keiffer, and Aaron C. Keiffer Noffsinger of Bremen; and numerous family and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Kevin Reed officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8PM and Thursday after 8AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of contributions to Alayna Ann Keiffer Memorial Fund, c/o Tucker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Central City, KY 42330, or online at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
