Obituary Archives
2008A
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and area funeral homes.
DELBERT BALL
Ernest
Delbert Ball, 79, of Burgin, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at the UK Medical
Center.
Born
Jan. 7, 1928 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Ben and Agnes
Buckley Ball and was the husband of Edna Mae Hager Ball.
He
was a retired system supervisor for Kentucky Utilities and a member of the
Burgin Baptist Church. Delbert was also a member of the Burgin Lions Club, the
Mercer Masonic Lodge #777 F&AM and the Oleika Shrine Temple.
In
addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Deborah (David) Lester;
one sister, Thelma Bowden of Fairhope, AL; two grandchildren, David Lester Jr.
and Dena Lester of Weston, FL and one niece.
He
was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis Ball and a sister, Dorothy Kimball.
The funeral will be held at
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Harvey Britton
officiating. Burial will be in the Burgin Memorial Garden.
Pallbearers
are Bill Price, Roy Lee Sanders, Mark Bradshaw, Charles Goodlett, Bob
VanArsdall, Fred VanArsdall, G. T. Shannon and Eddie Russell.
Honorary
Bearers are: Bobby Royalty, Bobby R. Campbell, Horace Lester, John David Lane,
John D. Brown, Joe Green, Virgil Green, William Hayslett and David Sims.
Visitation
Wednesday, Jan. 2 from 5- 8 p.m. and Thursday prior to Service.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Shiners’ Children’s Hospital or the Parkinson
Foundation.
Expressions
of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
Carl
Wayne Bartleson, 57, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday Dec. 29, 2007 at the Ephraim
McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born
Dec. 17, 1950, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Fannie Lou Bartleson
and was the husband of Annette Bartleson.
He
was a member of Centennial Baptist Church and was employed by Bay West.
In
addition to his wife, survivors include: two daughters, Chasity Young and
Shyanna Bartleson, both of Harrodsburg; three sons, Carl, Daniel and Chad
Bartleson, all of Danville; one brother, Larry Bartleson of Harrodsburg and two
grandchildren.
The
funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 2, at the Centennial Baptist Church. Burial
was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Smith-Jackson
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
Frances
“Fran” Botner, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at the Harrodsburg Health
Care Manor after an extended illness.
Born
April 4, 1924 in Shady Grove, TN, she was the daughter of the late Sam Henry
and Dora Ethel Ardry George and was the widow of Stanley A. Botner.
She
was former co-owner of Botner Drug Store in Harrodsburg, a clerk and
reservationist at Shakertown for 19 years, a member of the Harrodsburg Women’s
Club, Mercer Bowling League, 4-H Club Leader, Girl Scout Leader, Boy Scout
Leader and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors
include: two sons, Stanley Arthur Botner II of Harrodsburg and Gregory George
Botner of Danville; two daughters, Deborah Botner Sims of Orlando, FL and Lisa
Botner Goodrich of Harrodsburg; one sister, Libby Copley of Columbia, TN and
six grandchildren.
She
was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Mervin George and one
great-grandchild, Silas Botner.
A
graveside memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2007 in the
Springhill Cemetery with Father John Hall, Rector of the St. Philips Episcopal
Church, officiating.
Visitation
will be Saturday, Jan. 5, 2007 from 5 until 8 pm at the Parks Funeral Home.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
JUSTIN
BRADSHAW
Justin Andrew Bradshaw, 24, of Brodhead, died Sunday,
December 30, 2007.
He was born May 5, 1983 in
Danville, the son of James Thomas Bradshaw and Jeleta Kay Taylor Bradshaw.
He was a member of Brodhead
Christian Church and a member of the Rockcastle Saddle Club. He worked as a
stone mason, and his hobbies and interests were horses, trail riding, fishing
and hunting.
Survivors, in addition to
his parents, include: two daughters, Abigail Tessa Bradshaw and Alivia Morgan
Bradshaw, both of Brodhead; maternal grandparents, Bobby and June Taylor of
Brodhead; one sister, Jamica Kay Bradshaw (Reggie) Pennington Mt. Vernon; aunts
and uncles, Regina T. Burton of Brodhead, Linda (Ricky) Cannon of Hustonville,
Tina Rice of Harrodsburg, Garry (Lana) Bradshaw of Harrodsburg; one nephew,
Avery Taylor Bradshaw, two nieces, Jordyn Alyssa Pennington and Jaelyn Elaine
Pennington; and a special friend, Courtney Barnett.
He was preceded in death by
his paternal grandparents, James and Lilli Bradshaw.
Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday, January 2nd, at the Marvin E. Owens Funeral Home Chapel,
Brodhead, with Bro. Shannon Franklin officiating. Burial was in Fairview
Cemetery in Willailla, KY.
(Note: This obituary was not
included in the January 3, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Gary
Brost, 65, of Harrodsburg, formerly of Oxford, IN, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008
at his home.
Born
May 27, 1942 in Lafayette, IN, he was the son of the late Leonard and Viola
Evans Brost and was the husband of Linda Barnard Brost.
He
was a retired manager for Forsythe Land and Cattle and served on the Mercer
County Cattlemen’s Board of Directors.
In
addition to his wife, survivors include: two daughters, Glenda (Brian)
Raifsnider of Brentwood, TN and Nancy (Jeff) Graham of Macon, GA; three sons,
Chuck (Margaret) Brost of Lexington, Nick (Dalilah) Brost of Houston , TX and
Michael (Christy) Brost of Oxford, IN and 14 grandchildren.
He
was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashley Brost and a sister, Carol
Brost.
The
funeral will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic
Church in Oxford, IN. Burial will be in the Oxford Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation
will be Thursday, January 3 from 5-8 p.m. at the Hahn-Groeber Funeral
Home in Oxford.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Angus Foundation, American Angus Auxiliary
Scholarship Fund, 3201 Frederick Blvd, St. Joseph, MO 64502.
Expressions
of sympathy may be sent to the family at
www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
John
Cecil “J.C.” Davis, 86, of Louisville, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 in
Louisville.
Born
June 17, 1921 in Burgin, he was the son of the late John Cecil and Addye Baker
Davis and was the husband of Rosemary Sallee Davis.
He
was a member of Beargrass Christian Church Disciples of Christ and was retired
as Executive Director of the Sons of the American Revolution.
In
addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Glen (Teri) Davis of
Louisville; one daughter, Julie (Bill) McDonald of Lexington; two sisters,
Louise Wells and Christine Huey; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
He
was preceded in death by a brother, Robert B. Davis and two sisters, Frances
Voris and Imogene Ford.
The
funeral was held Monday, Dec. 31 at Pearson’s Funeral Home in Louisville.
Burial was in Burgin Cemetery.
Pearson’s
Funeral Home in Louisville was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
Mayford
“Red” Hendren, 84, died on Dec. 25, 2007.
Born
Nov. 24, 1923 in Tablow, he was the husband of Lucille Hendren.
He
was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and an employee of Ford for
almost 30 years.
Survivors
include: two daughters, Donna Bailey of Akron, OH and Vickie Boing (Dave) of
Simpsonville, SC; one son, Brent Hendren (Vonnie) of Akron, OH; 10
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The
funeral was held Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Burial was at Chestnut Hill Memorial
Park in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
In
lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358
Ridgewood Road, Copley, OH 44333 or the Chapel of Prayer Awana Program, 1811
Brittain Road, Akron, OH 44310.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
James
Howard Humes, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at UK Healthcare Good
Samaritan Hospital.
Born
in Harrodsburg, he was a son of the late Irvin and Stella Humes and was the
widower of Nancy Humes.
He
was a retired security guard from the University of Kentucky and an army
veteran.
Survivors
include: two sons, James (Regina) Humes Jr. and Raymond (Kim) Humes; one
daughter, Mary (Bob) Feezor; two brothers, Osie Humes of Harrodsburg and Gene
Humes of Moreland; three sisters, Bonnie Humes of Danville, Dorothy Robertson
of Harrodsburg and Emma (Curtis) Corn of Moreland and five grandchildren.
He
was predeceased by a brother, Glenn Humes
The
funeral was held Dec. 31, 2007 at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street,
Lexington. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
Kerr
Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
William
Paul Jones, 74, of Danville died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at Ephraim McDowell
Regional Medical Center.
Born
May 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur Lee and Amanda Dallas Allnutt
Jones and was the husband of Evelyn Arnsparger Jones of Danville.
He
retired from Terminix Intermational after 42 years of service.
In
addition to his wife, survivors include: three sons, Paul (Peggy) Jones
of Richmond, Brad (Kristin) Jones and Bruce (Angela) Jones, both of Danville;
six grandchildren; one step-grandson and seven brothers and sisters.
The
funeral was held Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. Quentin
Scholtz officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
Stith
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
Geno
Marchioro, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at the Harrodsburg Health Care
Center.
Born
March 4, 1923 in Raton, NM, he was the son of the late Ernest and Nellie
Marchioro.
He
was a retired coal miner, was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of World War II, and
was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors
include: one son, Gene Ray Marchioro of Montana; one sister, Leni
Gallesini of Albuquerque, NM; one nephew, Jimmy Gallesini and special friends,
Jack Mattingly and Kathy Smith both of Harrodsburg.
The
funeral with Military Honors will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at the
Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Father Danny Schwendeman officiating.
No
visitation will be held.
Alexander
& Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
MICHAEL MONTGOMERY SR.
Michael Bryan
Montgomery Sr., 61, of Perryville, died Thursday December 27, 2007 in
Lexington. He was the husband of Carol Lane Montgomery.
Born May 4, 1946, in San
Luis Obispo, CA, he was a son of the late Eugene and Gertrude Pierce
Montgomery.
Michael was a former employee
of Bay West and a boat mechanic. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam
War, serving two tours. He also attended the Catholic Church, was a lifetime
member of the Danville Veteran of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, the Eagles and belonged
to the Central Kentucky Black Powder Association.
Additional survivors
include: one son, Michael Bryan Montgomery Jr. of Perryville; one stepson, Dean
E. Spencer of MI; three stepdaughters, Billi Jo Diehl and Melissa Inmon, both
of MI, and Shawna R. Lofton of Danville; three sisters, Collenne Brown, Sharon
Thomas and Kathy Ceniceros, all of CA; four brothers, Floyd and Les Montgomery,
both of CA, Harold Montgomery of OR, and Jack Beech of CA. Also surviving are
eight grandchildren, Michaela Montgomery, Reilly and Brionna Spencer, Cody and
Zackery Diehl, Duston and Quinci Inmon, and Spencer Lee Lofton.
A memorial service was held
Sunday, December 30, at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville.
The family requests no
flowers, but donations to Gideon's International, The Kidney Foundation and the
American Diabetes Association.
(Note: This obituary was not
included in the January 3, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Paul Wesley Overstreet, 75,
of Forkland, husband of Jean Edwards Overstreet died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at
his residence.
Born Feb. 16, 1932, in Boyle
County, he was a son of the late Howard O. and Anna Myrtle Delaney Overstreet.
Paul was a member of the Gravel Switch United Methodist Church, where
he served as song leader and enjoyed doing solos and special music. He was an
artist, a retired employee of the Boyle County Fiscal Court, a former policeman
with the Danville Police Department, a former draftsman for various industries,
and a former employee of Corning Glass Works in Harrodsburg.
He was an active member of
the NRA, a Civil War enthusiast enjoying 20 years as a civil war re-enactor,
and an avid bow and gun hunter. He took pride in being a role model and mentor
to many young men in the area. He took them camping and taught them the ways of
frontier and outdoor living. He also taught them Civil War history and how to
make and assemble rifles and muzzle-loaders.
Among Paul's many
accomplishments, one he was particularly proud of was being awarded the
Conservation Communicator of the Year award in 2005 by the Kentucky Wildlife
Foundation.
Additional survivors
include: two daughters, Paula Whitaker of Lexington and Susanna (Jeff) Ryan of
Forkland; one sister, Madalyn Sheperson of Gravel Switch; four grandchildren,
Katey and Jason Paul Lynch, Heidi Lowry and Kimberly Douglas; and a
great-grandson, Caleb Lowry.
Funeral services were held
Friday, December 28, at the Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville, by Ollie Mae
Wicker, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were
Wayne Edwards, Jeff Ryan, Scott Lowry, Jimmy Overstreet, Tim Hawkins and David
Douglas.
Expressions of sympathy are
suggested to Heritage Hospice and the American Cancer Society.
(Note: This obituary was not
included in the January 3, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Ruby
Proctor, 97, of Burgin, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at the James B.
Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born
March 11, 1910 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Atwood and
Hattie Smith Proctor.
She
was a retired teacher for the Burgin Independent School System and a member of
the Burgin Baptist Church.
Survivors
include a number of Cousins and special Caregivers, Barbara Leach, Dolly
Stagner, Margaret O’Banion and Lenora Nave.
She
was preceded in death by two sisters, Annie Lou Proctor Herrell, Christine
Proctor and a brother, Ralph Walter Proctor.
The
funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Carl
McCray, Proctor Riggins and Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in the Spring
Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers
were Delbert Ball, David Sims, Bob Webb, Fred VanArsdall, Curtis Bailey, Bill
Bradshaw, G.T. Shannon and Charles Goodlett.
Honorary
pallbearers were Pat Lear, Bill Patrick, Guilford Waggener, Bill Waggener,
Howard Waggener, Lawrence Hawkins, Doug Sanders, Bob Willams, Gene Robinson,
Bucky Merriman, Eddie Russell, Steve Kestler, Don Kestler, Jerry Shepherd,
Ernest Nave, Ron Leach, Bob Thompson, L.B. Oliver, Richard Webb and Dr. Scott
George, Carol Montgomery and the Deacons and Sunday School Class Members.
Memorial
contributions may be made to Burgin Baptist Church or the charity of one’s
choice.
Expressions
of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
Alene
Tanner, 90, of Bowling Green, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at Greenview Regional
Hospital.
Born
in Simpson County, she was the daughter of the late John Lewis Brown and Bessie
Ashford Brown and was the widow of the late Jodie Tanner.
She
was a homemaker and a member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ.
She is survived by: one son, Dr. James (Bonnie) Tanner of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Vicky Jane Thurman of Bowling Green; two granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one great-grandson, three nieces and two nephews.
In
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert and
Lewis Brown.
The
funeral was held Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home.
Burial was in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Franklin.
Words
of condolences may be sent to jypfh@bellsouth.net.
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
Jackie
Whittaker, 67, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at the James B.
Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born
Jan. 15, 1940 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Daisey
Golladay McGraugh and was the wife of Don Wayne Whittaker.
She
was a material expediter for Modine Manufacturing in Harrodsburg.
In
addition to her husband, survivors include: two daughters, Diana L. Clark and Lucinda
Cindy Whittaker; one son, Dwayne (Linda) Whittaker; one grandson, Christopher;
three sisters, Patricia (Charles) Schoenbachler of Louisville, Peggy
Schuenbein, Deborah (Darrel) Searle and one brother, Michael (Connie)
McGraugh.
She
was preceded in death by a son, Thomas W. Whittaker and three grandchildren,
Matthew Clark, Michael Clark and Stacy Whittaker.
The
funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 2 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Terry
Morrison officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial
contributions may be sent to American Heart Association or the Cerebral Palsy
Association.
Expressions
of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 3, 2008)
ANNA
CARRIER
Anna M. Carrier, 86, of Harrodsburg,
died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at the Charleston Health Care Center in Danville.
Born July 2, 1921 in
Stanford, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Pearl Eades Vest.
She retired as a
housekeeping manager for the King’s Island Inn.
Survivors include: four
daughters, Ruth A. McKinney of Eubank, Peggy Taylor of Somerset, Vicki Carrier
of Mackville and Bonnie Combs of Liberty; four sons, James S. Carrier of
Sevierville, TN, Larry L Carrier of Lockland, OH, William Carrier of Burgin and
Steven Carrier of Stanford; one brother, Cicero Vest of Lexington; 26
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
a son, Jackie Carrier, two brothers, Jr. and Roscoe Vest and a sister, Ella B.
Carrier.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Ricky Shannon officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roger
McKinney, James Marriott, Larry Carrier Jr., James Carrier Jr., Steve Carrier
Jr., Clint Diskon, Shawn Broader and Eric Derringer.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 10, 2008)
James Wheeler Freeman, Sr.,
84, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at his residence.
Born Feb. 23, 1923 in Mercer
County, he was the son of the late Ruth Dean and Jasper Tate Freeman and was
the husband of Pauline “Polly” Shields Freeman.
He was a partner with
Kenneth Mann of Freeman & Mann Furniture in Lawrenceburg for 55 years, as
well as a commercial and residential land developer in Lawrenceburg and
Lexington. A member of the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church, he served as a
Trustee over 25 years and was a member of the Fishers of Men Sunday School
Class. He also served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II and was a member of the Frankfort
VFW Post #4075.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: two daughters, Phyllis (Jerry) Wilson of Harrodsburg and
Shirley Tierney of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Keith (Kim) Freeman of Lexington and
James (Alison) Wheeler Freeman, Jr. of Greensboro, NC; two step daughters,
Donna (John) Eckman and Katrina (David) Oney, all of Lawrenceburg; five
sisters, Flossie Cinnamon, Elizabeth Ellis and Frances Stocker, all of
Harrodsburg, Nellie Anness of Nicholasville and Betty Demaree of Lawrenceburg;
two brothers, Thomas Freeman and Jack Freeman, both of Harrodsburg; 13
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, six step
grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his first wife, Anna Lee Mann Freeman and a brother, Raymond Freeman.
The funeral was held
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church with Dr. Bob
Ehr and Bro. Jeff Eaton officiating. Burial followed in the Lawrenceburg
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brad
Gordon, James W. Freeman III, Adam Harvey Freeman, Kris Freeman, Beau and Lee
Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers were
Kenneth Mann, Dave Disponett, Charlie Cammack, Marion Stucker, William H.
Sullivan, Bill White, Edward Humston, Deanna Tracy, Brooke Freeman Drury,
Heather Wilson Wessling, Kristi Wilson Tyldesley, Meredith and Kelly Freeman.
Memorials are suggested to
be made to First Baptist Church, 111 North Main St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or
Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele St., Frankfort, KY 40601.
The Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 10, 2008)
William Coy Gibson, 93, of
Liberty, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at the Casey County Hospital.
Born May 27, 1914 in Casey
County, he was the son of the late Timothy Gibson and Jane Elizabeth Johnson
Gibson Foster and was the husband of Ollie Mae Buck Gibson.
He was a farmer and a
carpenter and a member of the Grace Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: three daughters, Rachel Estep of Chuckey, TN, Norma Turner
of Liberty and Betty (Herman) Buck of Hentonville, IN; five sons, Gray Gibson
of Liberty, Corbit (Judy) Gibson of Norwood, OH, David (Sue) Gibson of Goshen,
OH, Danny (Linda) Gibson of Fayetteville, OH and William (Sue) Stafford of
Bradfordsville; one step-son, Jimmy (Brenda) Sandusky of Windsor; one
half-brother, Dennis Foster of Harrodsburg; 33 grandchildren, 48
great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
his first wife, Ollie Lee McFarland Gibson, three daughters, Josephine Gibson,
Barbara Derringer and Sandy Prewitt, one son, Lonnie Gibson, three brothers,
Roy, Noah and Alvin Gibson, four half-brothers, Jack and Jim Gibson, Charles
and Louie Foster and a half-sister, Adele Berry.
The funeral was held Saturday,
Jan. 5 at the McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Chad Owen and Bro. John
Dean officiating. Burial was in Peavey Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Carson
Gibson, Jared Gibson, Kevin Gibson, Danny Ray Gibson, Ray Sandusky and Brian
Malinao.
McKinney-Brown Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 10, 2008)
VIOLET
GIBSON
Violet Best Gibson, 87, of Russell Springs, formerly of
Perryville, died Wednesday January 2, 2008 in Louisville.
Born Sept. 5, 1920 in Mercer
County, she was a daughter of the late John Allen and Ruth Powell Best. She was
the widow of Garnett Gibson.
She was a retired employee
of American Greeting Corp. and a former employee of Palm Beach Co. She was a
member of Square Oak Baptist Church in Russell Springs and a former longtime
member of Antioch United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Jeanne Gibson Dunsmore of Russell Springs; two grandsons, William
Stewart (Lisa) Dunsmore of IL and Roger Allen (Stacy) Dunsmore of Louisville;
six great-grandchildren, Milissa (Phillip) Croghan, David (Carly) Dunsmore,
Kyle and Allison Dunsmore, and Ashley and Hayley Wells; and one great-great
grandchild, Will Dunsmore.
Services will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, January 5, at the Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville by Rev. Bobby
Conner and Rev. Brian Ebel, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kyle and
David Dunsmore, Doyle and David Gibson, Tim Banks, Doug Edwards and Roy Leon
Gibson.
Visiting hours will be 2-8
p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy are
suggested to Antioch United Methodist Church c/o Peggy Powell, 365 Shortline
Road, Perryville, KY 40468, and Hospice and Palliative Care of Louisville, 3532
Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205-3224.
(Note: This obituary was not included in the January
10, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Connie B. Horn, 79, of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional
Medical Center in Danville.
Born Oct. 21, 1928 in Harrodsburg,
he was the son of the late L.B. and Mable Lester Horn and was the husband of
Chloe Gertrude Lester Horn.
He served during the Korean
war in the Army, served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist
Church of Danville and was a self employed farmer.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: two daughters, Marcella Susan (Jonathan) Baldwin of Bowling
Green and Melinda Lee (Donnie) Sexton of Burgin; one sister, Christine
Montgomery of Harrodsburg and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
two brothers, W.A. “Billy” Horn and Harold J. Horn.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Tim Mathis and Tony Pike
officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Russ
Baldwin, Lewis Sexton, Brian Sexton, Bud Sexton, Eddie Russell and Bill
Marks.
Memorial contributions may
be sent to First Baptist Church of Danville.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 10, 2008)
Myron Lance Lawson, 91, of
Harrodsburg, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at his home.
Born March 18, 1916 in
Washington County, he was the son of the late George Wesley and Lettie Toms
Lawson and was the widower Celestial Ruby Pankey Lawson.
He was a farmer and a member
of the Deep Creek Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and a Sunday School
Teacher.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Peggy (Nelson) Reynolds of Washington County, Betty (Randy) Sims of
Harrodsburg; three sons, Donnie (Pat) Lawson, Danny Lawson and Tony (Debbie)
Lawson all of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Lucille Skeans of Benton, Jewell
Strange-Doloway of Louisville and Inelle Settles of Springfield; two brothers,
McKinley Lawson of Mooresville and Lonnie Lawson of Fern Creek; ten grandchildren,
eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by
a son, David Lawson, three brothers, Truman, Norman and Corbit Lawson and two
sisters, Zelma Lay and Alma Reynolds.
The funeral was held Monday,
Jan. 7 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Lewis Walters and Nelson Reynolds
officiating. Burial was in the Deep Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Marty,
Adam, Jerry, Casey, Danny and Lance Lawson, Justin Reynolds and Randy Sims.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Deep Creek Cemetery Fund, Relay for Life or Heritage Hospice.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 10, 2008)
VIRGINIA
NICHOLS
Virginia Richmond Nichols, 77, of 908 Perryville
Road, wife of Howard B. Nichols, died Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the Ephraim
McDowell Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
Born May 23, 1930 in Mercer County, she was the
daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Crick Richmond.
She was a self-employed beautician, a member of the Doris
Davis Circle, was a charter board member for the Christian Life Center, and a
member of the Harrodsburg Methodist Church.
Survivors,
other than her husband, include: one son, Ronnie Hamlin, Mercer County; two
daughters, Traci Nichols Bishop, Pikeville and Patricia Hamlin Marrs, Warner
Robins, GA; one brother, Robert Richmond, Mercer County; one sister, Gladys
Long, London, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
five brothers, Buddy, Everett, and LeRoy Richmond and Artman and Bill Hamlin,
and one sister, Alene Dean.
A memorial service will be
conducted at 12 noon on Saturday, January 12, at the Harrodsburg United
Methodist Church by Rev. Ken Klemme and Rev. Jimmy Owens.
The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 a.m. Saturday
until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers,
contributions are suggested to be given to the Harrodsburg United Methodist
Church Building Fund.
(Note: This obituary was not included in the January
10, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Dale S. Sutherland, 69, of
Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at her home in Harrodsburg.
Born March 20, 1938 in
Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Myrtle Hatchell Smith.
She was a retired office manager for Radiology West, Houston, TX.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Suzanne Sutherland of Houston, TX and a sister, Dianne Johnson of
Atlanta, GA.
Memorial services will be
held at a later date in Houston
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 10, 2008)
Betsy Harris Vandiver, 85,
of Grand Rapids, MI, died Jan. 2, 2008.
Born July 20, 1922 in
Harrodsburg, she was the widow of the late Thomas Vandiver.
She was a former R.N.
trained at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington and also worked at Blodgett
Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was a long time member of Grace Episcopal Church,
a member of St. Luke’s Guild, the Women’s City Club and “The Old Neighborhood.”
Survivors include: one son,
Steven (Jill) Nesbitt of Battle Creek, MI; three daughters, Michele (Jim)
Cooper, Marsha (Doug) Bustraak and Linda (Bill) Soldaat; seven grandchildren
and two nieces, Rita (Jack) Atwell and Becky (Lewis) Price of Harrodsburg.
A private memorial service
was held with interment in the Grace Episcopal Church columbarium.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to be made to the Grace Church Endowment fund or the charity of one’s
choice.
(HH Thu Jan 10, 2008)
IKE
BOTTOMS
R. C. “Ike” Bottoms, 76,
of Lexington, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at the Veterans Medical
Center in Lexington.
A native of Harrodsburg, he
was the son of the late Roy and Clora Bottoms and was the husband of Polketta
Bottoms.
He was a member of Bethel
Baptist Church, Brotherhood and Choir, served in the US Army during the Korean
War and retired from Trane Co.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: one son, Timothy L. Bottoms; one step-son, Tim Jewett; one
brother, Fred (Arnetta) Bottoms of Harrodsburg; one sister, Mary Moore of
Lexington; seven step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, relatives
and friends.
He was preceded in death by
a brother, Willie “Jackrabbit” Bottoms.
The funeral will be held 11
p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Lexington with Rev.
Larry Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National
Cemetery.
Visitation after 10 a.m.
Friday until time of service.
O. L. Hughes and Sons
Mortuary, Lexington, is in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
Edith A. Bristo, 64,
of Salvisa, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at her home.
Born Feb. 28, 1943 in
Frankfort, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Darland and Omega Ruth
West and Jimmie Pittman of Salvisa and was the wife of James “Jim” A.
Bristo,.
She was a former nursing
aide at the Kentucky State Hospital, a former mail clerk at Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base and was a member of the Burgin Church of God.
In addition to her husband,
mother and stepfather, survivors include: one daughter, Sylvia Ruth
(J.W.) Willis of Anderson County; one son, David (Melissa) Tharpe of Lexington;
four grandchildren, Phillip (Alesha) Pittman, Michael (Leah) Caudill, Rocky
(Jessica) South and Ashley (Drew) Hammond and five great grandchildren.
The funeral was held Friday,
Jan. 11, 2008, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Donnie Irvin officiating.
Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David
Tharpe, J. W. Willis, Phillip Pittman, Michael Caudill, Rocky South and Drew
Hammond.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
Norma Jean Cress, 48, of
Harrodsburg, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
Born Jan. 24, 1959 she was
the daughter of David Earley of China Grove, NC and the late Linda Beaver
Earley and was the wife of Leon Cress.
She was a former day care
director of Main St. Baptist Church Day Care in China Grove, NC and was a
member of Main Street Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband and father, survivors include: one daughter, Amy Cosby of Harrodsburg; two sons, Leon Miles Cress of Wilmore and Jessie Dwayne Cress of Kannapolis, NC; two sisters, Debbie Fields of Richmond and Judy Cornett of Tennessee and ten grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held
at a later date in North Carolina.
Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To share your memories or to
leave a message for the family, visit www.alexanderandroyalty.com.
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
CONSTANCE
FLOYD
Constance "Connie"
Floyd, 84, Danville, died January 9, 2008, at her residence.
Born March 14, 1923, in
Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late O'Neill and Elizabeth Turcotte.
She was the widow of John L. Floyd Sr.
She was a retired registered
nurse with many years of service at Ephraim McDowell Hospital, Eastern State
Hospital and Northpoint Training Center. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul
Catholic Church, an avid bowler, golfer and a huge UK fan.
Survivors include: two sons,
John L. (Pam) Floyd Jr. and Guy Thomas (Debbie) Floyd; four daughters, Janet
(Larry) McLeod of Ocala, FL, Carol Singleton of Danville, Sharon (George)
Barker of Georgetown, and Barbara (Rick) Burton of Harrodsburg; a brother, Paul
Turcotte of Issaqual, WA; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be
held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be
Christopher Floyd, Damon Collins, Bo Floyd, Guy Thomas Floyd II, Jeremy Jones
and Jeremy Burton.
Honorary pallbearers will be
the Brightleaf Golf and Bowling Team, Mary Stuart Guerrant and Sophia Hrovat.
Visitation will be from 5-9
p.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association.
(Note: This obituary was not included in the January
17, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Charles “Buster” Jackson, of
Shelbyville, died Monday Jan. 14, 2008 at Jewish Hospital in Shelbyville.
He was a member of Eastwood
Methodist Church. Middletown Masonic Lodge # 732, Louisville Scottish Rite,
Kosair Shiners and the Middletown VFW Post # 1170 and an Army Veteran.
Survivors include: one
stepdaughter, Pam (Don) Floyd of Shelbyville; one sister, Katherine Evans of
Eastwood; two grandaughters, Apryl McQuerry of Harrodsburg and Brandi Raizor of
Shelbyville and two great grandchildren, Savannah and Jacob.
The funeral will be 11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at Shannon Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Temple Jr.
officiating. Burial in Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Visitation 4-9 p.m.
Wednesday at Shannon Funeral Home.
Expressions of Sympathy may
be made to Kosair Charities P.O. Box 37370 Louisville, KY 40233.
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
CECIL
MATNEY
Cecil Ray Matney, 88, of the
Exie Community in Green County, died Wednesday January 9, 2008 at his home.
Survivors include: his wife,
Opal E. Matney; 11 children and their spouses, Tony and Patricia Matney of
Greensburg, Thomas and Ruth Matney of Harrodsburg, Eugene and Shirley Matney of
Campbellsville, Ronald and Shelia Matney, Kenneth and Alice Jean Matney, and
Victor and Teresa Matney, all of Greensburg, Clinton and Mina Matney of
Lexington, Raymond and Shelia Matney, Deloris and Dale Curry, Barney and Rita
Matney, and Margaret and Ronald Gene Tucker, all of Greensburg; a brother and
sister-in-law, Johnny and Elsie Matney of Green County; two sisters, Lois Houk
and Ellen Houk ,both of Green County; one sister-in-law, Faye Matney of
Greensburg; 19 Grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren
Funeral services will be
conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, at the Greasy Creek Baptist Church
with burial in Lee Cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be from 4 to
9 p.m. Friday at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, Greensburg, and at 9
a.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to:
Hospice of Central Kentucky, Kentucky Lyons Eye Foundation or Gideon’s
International, which can be made at the funeral home
(Note: This obituary was not included in the January
17, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Betsy Harris Vandiver
Nesbitt, 85, of Grand Rapids, MI, died Jan. 2, 2008.
Born July 20, 1922 in
Harrodsburg, she was the husband of the late Thomas Nesbitt.
She was a former R.N.
trained at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington and also worked at Blodgett
Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was a long time member of Grace Episcopal Church,
a member of St. Luke’s Guild, the Women’s City Club and “The Old Neighborhood.”
Survivors include: one son,
Steven (Jill) Nesbitt of Battle Creek, MI; three daughters, Michele (Jim)
Cooper, Marsha (Doug) Bustraak and Linda (Bill) Soldaat; seven grandchildren
and two nieces, Rita (Jack) Atwell and Becky (Lewis) Price of Harrodsburg.
A Private memorial service
was held with interment in the Grace Episcopal Church columbarium.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to be made to the Grace Church Endowment fund or the charity of one’s
choice.
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
Virginia Richmond Nichols,
77, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional
Medical Center after a long illness.
Born May 23, 1930 in Mercer
County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Crick Richmond and
was the wife of Howard B. Nichols.
She was a self-employed beautician,
a member of the Doris Davis Circle, was a charter board member for the
Christian Life Center and a member of the Harrodsburg Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband,
survivors include: one son, Ronnie Hamlin of Mercer County; two daughters,
Traci Nichols Bishop of Pikeville and Patricia Hamlin Marrs of Warner Robins,
GA; one brother, Robert Richmond of Mercer County; one sister, Gladys Long of
London; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
five brothers, Buddy, Everett, and LeRoy Richmond and Artman and Bill Hamlin
and one sister, Alene Dean.
A memorial service was held
Jan. 12, 2008 at the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Klemme
and Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to be made to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church Building Fund.
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
DAVID STEWART
David L. Stewart, 57, of
Nicholasville, husband of Sandi Stewart, died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at his
residence.
Born in Lexington, he was
the son of the late David E. and Mary Thomas Stewart.
A U.S. Army veteran, he was
a retired Lexington firefighter, a member of the Bluegrass Sportsman Club and
an avid fisherman.
Besides his wife, he is
survived by: his children, Richard Allen (Cindy) Hawkins of Alabama; a
daughter, Michele (Fred) Rogers of Nicholasville; a “second son”, Daniel James
of Nicholasville; three grandchildren, Lauren and Jordan Rogers and Drake
Hawkins; siblings, Betty (Ed) Moore of Georgetown, William L. Stewart of
Somerset and Brenda Womack of Harrodsburg; several nieces and nephews; and
beloved pets, Maggie, Caty and Barley.
He was preceded in death by;
a son, Charles “Scott” Hawkins; and siblings, Joyce Stewart, Shirley Parsons
and Eugene Stewart.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home,
Harrodsburg Road, Lexington. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery.
Visitation will be from4-9
p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Rick
Helvey, Donald Durham, Mark Creech, Ed Moore, Jr., Wesley Greathouse and
William Greathouse.
Memorials are suggested to
Hospice of Jessamine County, 109 Shannon Parkway, Nicholasville, KY 40356 or
Jessamine Christian Church, 130 Courchelle Dr., Nicholasville, KY 40356.
(Note: This obituary was not included in the January
17, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Jimmy Leon Taylor, 65, of
Harrodsburg, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born Oct. 10, 1942 in
Harrodsburg, he was the son of Beatrice Bottoms Taylor of Harrodsburg and the
late William Irvin Taylor and was the widower of Nancy Sallee Taylor,
He was a retired mechanic.
In addition to his mother,
survivors include: three daughters, Donna Brummett, Becky Taylor and Shelia
Turner all of Harrodsburg; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Ryan of Harrodsburg and
two grandchildren, Clayton Turner and Shelby Brummett.
He was preceded in death by
two brothers, Harold Wayne Taylor and Carl Dudley Taylor.
The funeral will be held at
11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with John David
Lane officiating. Burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Tommy
Brummett, Jeff Turner, Clayton Turner, Carl Dudley Taylor Jr., J. T. Logue, and
Terry Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers are Don
Smith, Eddie Goodlett, Harold Goodlett, A. D. Peavler, James Hall, and Ann
Hobbs.
Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday
and prior to the service Thursday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may
be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
Samuel Ray Travillian, 74,
of Harrodsburg, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at his home.
Born Oct. 17, 1933 in Laurel
County, he was the son of Jessie Lee Crick Travillian of Harrodsburg and the
late Pleas Travillian and was the widower of Jessie Louise Sallee
Travillian. He was
retired from maintenance at General Electric in Louisville and was a member of
the Light House Assembly of God.
In addition to his mother,
survivors include: four daughters, Sue (Terry) Gordon of Salvisa, Reeda
(Robert) Rowland of Danville, Joyce (Jim) Ely of Harrodsburg and Sandy (Ricky)
Long of Harrodsburg; one son, Joe (Kim) Travillian of Harrodsburg; three
sisters, Samantha Sturdivant and Zetta Lanham, both of Danville and Mable
Carrier of Frankfort; three brothers, George Travillian of FL, Lonnie
Travillian and Pleas Travillian Jr., both of Harrodsburg; 13 grandchildren,
Tricia Camden, Amy Coleman, Annie Craig, Robert Rowland II, Amanda Sallee,
Gloria Eldridge, Michael Long, Jessica Gordon, Zac Gordon, Ty Gordon, Samantha
Travillian, Jacob Travillian, and Lillian Travillian and 11 great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
three brothers, Chester, Stallard and David Travillian; one son, Samuel Russell
Travillian and a grandson, Richard Ray Long Jr.
The funeral will be held 2
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Pete Toth and
Terry Gordon officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Barry
Camden, Wayne Doud, Tommy Craig, Michael Long, Zachary Gordon, and Shawn
Sallee.
Honorary pallbearers are
Jacob Travillian, Robert Rowland II, and Ty Gordon.
Visitation after 5 p.m.
Wednesday and prior to service Thursday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may
be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
Arzell Davis Walker Jr., 64,
of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at the James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital after an extended illness.
Born Dec. 1, 1943 in
Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Arzell Davis Walker Sr. and Mary Louise
Hardin and was the husband of Louise Dean Walker.
He was a retired employee of
Universal Buttons in Lawrenceburg and member of the Centennial Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: three daughters, Joyce Walker Dean and Sandy Walker, both of
Harrodsburg, and Mary (David) Burns of Baltimore, MD; four brothers, Keith,
Glenn, and Gary Walker all of Harrodsburg and Carl Walker of Columbus, OH; one
sister, Mary Francis Dunn of Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by
a brother, George Howard Walker.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at the Centennial Baptist Church with Elder J.D. Short,
III and Bros. Windrell Hunn and Herman Bradshaw officiating. Burial was in the
Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James
Elery, Wayne Andrews, Larry Andrews, Vester Young, Robert Dean, Jr., Tyrone
Dean, Lamont Trigg, Jerome Dean, Antonio Dean, James Elery, Jr., James Lyons
and Richard Lee Dean, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were
Fred Bottoms, John Chenault, Kenneth Jones, James Thurman, and Norris McKee.
The Parks Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
Mary Agnes Potts Withers, 93,
of Nicholasville, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at Royal Manor in Nicholasville.
Born Jan. 5, 1915 in
Dunnville, she was the daughter of the late Zachary and Lula Hammons Potts and
was the widow of Malcolm C. Withers.
She was a former nursing
assistant, an active member Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington.
Survivors include: one
son, Donald O. (Mary Jane) Withers of Nicholasville; one daughter,
Annette (Ben) McNees of Rockwood, TN; four grandsons; one great-grandson
and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by
two daughters, Sue and Lavern Withers, a granddaughter, Gretta Jane
Withers, twelve siblings and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at Brookside Baptist Church
in Nicholasville with Rev. Robert Justus and Rev. DeWayne Brewer
officiating. Burial was in Poplar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in
Russell Springs with Rev. Phillip Cooper officiating.
Pallbearers were Jeff, Royce
and Kyle Withers, and Blake and Lance McNees.
Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home in Harrodsburg was in charge of arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 17, 2008)
DUB
ALLEN
Alvin “Dub” Allen, 64, of
Harrodsburg, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008.
Born June 11, 1943, he was
the son of the late Alvin and Thelma Allen.
He was a member of the
Elkhorn Baptist Church in Versailles.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Debra (Richard) Reed and Belinda Gail Allen; one son, Rex Allen; one
step-daughter, Amy (Will) Davis; one step-son, Westly (Jeri) Baker; two
sisters, Joyce (Donald) Eldridge and Grace Helton and a special friend, Judy
Baker.
He was preceded in death by
one son, Michael David Allen and one brother, George Allen.
Arrangements are incomplete
at this time at Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg.
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
Beulah Fae Bugg, 92, of
Harrodsburg, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008.
Born Nov. 26, 1915 in Mercer
County, she was the daughter of the late George and Cordelia Claunch Durr and
was the widow of Edward Bugg.
She was a former cafeteria
employee of Rose Hill and Mercer County schools and a member of the Bruner’s
Chapel Church.
Survivors include: four
sisters, Denia Norton, Beatrice Gritton, Melvina Cheatham, and Virginia
Robertson of Harrodsburg; four brothers, William Durr, Morris Durr of
Harrodsburg, Leslie Durr of Mercer County and Chandler Durr of Ginesville, FL
and several nieces & nephews.
The funeral was held Monday,
Jan. 21, 2008 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with David Crow and Gary
Story officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jack
Robertson, Jeff Robertson, William Morris Durr, Lynn D. Durr, George Cheatham,
Joe Cheatham, Leslie Andrew Norton and Roy Durr.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
Sharon Kay Fredrick, 58, of
Lexington, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at her home.
Born Nov. 18, 1949 in
Lexington, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Lucy Gay Stone
Francis.
She was a caregiver.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Cecilia Kay Smith of Harrodsburg; two sons, Thomas Wayne Coffman of
Harrodsburg and William Lloyd Poynter, Jr. of Washington County; one brother,
Cecil Francis, III. of Harrodsburg; step father, Cecil Francis of Salvisa and seven
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
two brothers, Ronald Lee Fredrick and William Thomas Fredrick, Jr.
Funeral was held Tuesday,
Jan. 22 at the Hillcrest Memorial Park with Terry Morrison officiating.
Memorials suggested to be
made to the Humane Society.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
Sue A. Jackson, 91, 570 of
Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care
Center.
Born May 2, 1916 in Lebanon,
she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Annie Wright Murphy and was the
widow of Lowell Jackson.
She was a homemaker and a
member of the Eller’s Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Betty (J.L.) Devine of Harrodsburg; two sons, Donnie (Charlotte)
Jackson and Tommy (Jane) Jackson, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Pearl
Meredith of Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two
great, great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
a grandchild, three brothers and two sisters.
The funeral was held Monday,
Jan. 21, 2008 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Kenneth Whitehouse
officiating. Burial was be in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wayne
Jackson, Todd Devine, Mike Voris, Mike Doyle, Austin Jackson and Gerhardt Roos.
Honorary pallbearers were
Tony Pinkston, John Lee Meredith, Ron Bradford, Jim Hicks, Levi Jackson,
Michael Jackson, Jeremy Jackson, Jonathan Taylor and Seth Voris.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Ellers Memorial Baptist Church, 446 Cogar Ave., Harrodsburg, KY.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
Gilbert L. Jones, 81, died
Wednesday January 16, 2008 at Golden Living nursing home.
Born March 21, 1926, he was
the son of the late Charlie and Nannie Mae Brummett Jones.
He was a truck driver for
Carnation Milk Co. for 17 years, and also drove for Stanford Ready Mix and
Lincoln County Ready Mix.
Survivors include: his wife,
Maonia Shannon Jones; three sons, Gilbert Jones Jr., Tom Jones and Charles
Leonard Jones, all of Lexington; a grandson, Warren (Debbie) Bottoms of
Somerset; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Mikayla Bottoms; two brothers, Paul
Jones and Charles Jones, both of Stanford; five sisters, Nellie Denny, Lois Ann
Carrier of Lancaster, Eula Parks of Lexington, Beulah Garner of Cincinnati,
Ohio, and Arvina Fowler of Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, January 19, at the Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford by Rev. Max Hester.
Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Arnold
Stogsdill, J. B. Burton, Robert Elkins, Deward Jeffries, Warren Bottoms and
Jeff Ritzler.
Honorary bearers were
members of Stanford Baptist Church Men's Sunday School class.
Memorials may go to
Alzheimer's Association.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the January 24, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Carolyn Joyce Neal, 73, of
Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at her home.
Born June 17, 1934 in
Lexington, she was the daughter of the late George and Pearl Cassity
Haddix.
Survivors include: one
sister Barbara Faye Haddix Sallee of Harrodsburg; one brother, Roy Mitchell
Haddix of Harrodsburg and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by
a sister, Rita J. Smith and three brothers, Kenneth, George and Leland Haddix.
Graveside services will be
conducted 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25 at the Hillcrest Memorial Park in Lexington
with Ralph and Rodney Sallee officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday,
Jan. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Carpenters Christian Church Building Fund.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
Cecil Perkins, 86, of
Milton, formerly of Mercer County, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at the University
of Louisville Medical Center.
Born Feb. 14, 1921 in Mercer
County, he was the son of the late Louis Melt and Frankie Ellen Meadors Perkins
and was the widower of Mildred King Perkins.
He served in with the U.S.
Army during WWII and was a retired journeyman electrician. He was a
member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church and attended Milton Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Cecile (Doug) Martin of Lexington and Phyllis Gayle (Ferrill) Davis
of Milton; one sister, Mae Simms of Burgin and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
two granddaughters, Michelle Martin and Paige Davis.
The funeral was
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with
Bro. Ralph Neal officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were William
Ronnie Grimes, Ray Davis, Rob Davis, Earl Campbell, David Perkins and Jason
Martin.
Honorary pallbearers were
Ferrill Davis and Lee Sharp.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Milton Baptist Church Building Fund, 10076 Highway 421 North,
Milton, KY 40045.
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
MARGARET
WHALEN
Margaret Lou Whalen ,92,
widow of Charles T. Whalen , died Tuesday January 15, 2008.
She is survived by: two
sons, Thomas G. Coffman, Lexington and Edward G. (Kay)Coffman, Chesterfield,
MI; a daughter Norma W. Shely, Lexington; stepchildren, Carolyn (Don) Shields ,
Paris, and Eugene (Daisy) Whalen, Cynthiana; one brother, Guy C. Phillips,
Harrodsburg; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was held
Friday, January 18, at the W.R. Milward- Southland.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the January 24, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
SYLVIA
WHITT
Sylvia Beatrice Johnson Whitt, 93, widow of E. P. Whitt, Sr. of
Brodhead, passed away, Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at the Rockcastle Health
and Rehabilitation Facility in Brodhead.
She was born February 2,
1914 in Mechanicsburg, OH; a daughter of the late Andrew Johnson and Zella
Higgens Johnson.
She had been a member of the
homemakers, was a member of the Brodhead Baptist Church, and enjoyed W.M.U., as
well as teaching Sunday school.
Survivors include her
children: Louise Donahue of Lexington; Sam (Judy) Whitt of Proctorville, OH; E.
P. (Lorraine) Whitt, Jr. “Pat” of LaCrescenta, CA; Linda (John) Glovak of
Salyersville; and Lawson (Toddy) Whitt of Burgin; 16 grandchildren, 24
great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, E. P. Whitt, Sr., two grandchildren and one
sister, Elizabeth Smith.
Funeral services were
conducted Monday, January 21, at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals,
Brodhead, with Bro. Don Jones officiating. Burial was in Piney Grove Cemetery
in Brodhead.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the January 24, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Mary Ann Cutter Turpin
Willoughby, 91, Junction City died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 at Danville Centre
for Health and Rehabilitation.
Born May 10, 1916 in Casey
County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Edna Baxter Cutter and was
the widow of Virgil Turpin and Bill Willoughby.
She was a member of Alum
Springs Church of God and the Love of God Ministries.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Mildred Jean (Avorn) Reynolds of Junction City; one sister, Geneva
Duke of Lancaster; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband,
she was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Albert and Junior
Cutter and three sisters, Alpha Douglas, Pearl Douglas and Inez Rogers.
The funeral was held Monday,
Jan. 21, 2008 at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Bro. Lewis Himes
officiating. Burial was in Hustonville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim
Reynolds, Randall Reynolds, Kenneth Reynolds Sr., Kenneth Reynolds Jr., T.J.
Reynolds and Sammy Reardon.
Honorary pallbearers were
Wayne Stevens, Ronnie Reardon Sr., Ronnie Reardon Jr., Anthony Reardon, Michael
Mesman, Charlie Griffith and Joe Higdon.
Guestbook and video tribute
available at www.preston-pruitt.com.
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
Paula L. Young, 52, of
Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 at the UK Medical Center after a long
illness.
Born Jan. 28, 1955 in
Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Young and Grace P.
Bess.
She was a 1974 graduate of
Harrodsburg High School where she was selected as “Most Athletic” during her
senior year. She was a member of the St. Peter AME Church where she was also a
member of the Women’s Ministry and Lay Organization.
Survivors include: one
sister, Gracie Allen of Harrodsburg; three step-sisters, Mary Agnes Young,
Arnessa Gale Young and Annetta Young Bartleson, all of Harrodsburg; three
step-brothers, Leroy Anthony Young of Danville, Danny Lee Young and Alfred
Thomas Young, both of Harrodsburg and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends.
Graveside were held
Wednesday in the Maple Grove Cemetery with Bro. Ralph Smith officiating..
Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
The Parks Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 24, 2008)
ALVIN
ALLEN
Alvin D. Allen, 64, of
Harrodsburg, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional
Medical Center in Danville.
Born June 11, 1943 in
Lexington, he was the son of the late Alvin D. and Thelma Mae Johnson Allen
Sr..
He was a retired farmer and
stone mason.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Debra (Richard) Reed of Jacksonville , FL and Belinda Allen of
Florahome, FL; one son, Rex D. (Jo Ann) Allen II of Florahome, FL; two sisters,
Joyce (Donald) Eldridge of Palm Beach, FL and Grace Helton of Harrodsburg and
five grandchildren.
Graveside services were held
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at the Lexington Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Belinda Gail Allen, 44, of
Florahome, FL, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at the University of Kentucky
Medical Center in Lexington.
Born Nov. 5, 1963 in
Versailles, she was the daughter of Patricia Sandifer Newmans and the late
Alvin “Dub” Allen.
In addition to her mother,
survivors include: one son, Nicholas Allen of Interlachen, FL; one sister, Debra
(Richard) Reed of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Rex (Jo Ann) Dovall Allen II
of Florahome, FL and two aunts, Joyce (Donald) Eldridge of Palm Beach, FL and
Grace Helton of Harrodsburg.
She was preceded in death by
a brother, David “Mike” Allen.
Memorial Services will be
conducted at a later date in Florida.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Susie Marie Bow Anderson,
70, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Anderson County.
Born Oct. 10, 1937 in
Cumberland, CO, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Tyler and Mary Lula
King Bow and was the widow of Vernon Anderson.
She was a babysitter,
caregiver and a member of Burgin United Methodist Church where she was active
in the United Methodist Women’s Group. She was active in the Mercer Senior
Citizens.
Survivors include: two sons,
Stephen Vernon Anderson of Lawrenceburg and Stanley Ray Anderson of Wellington;
two brothers, Russell Leon Bow of Glendale and Stephen Tyler Bow Jr. of
California; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
one brother, Ralph Randall Bow.
The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Lester officiating. Burial was
in the Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Stephen
Vernon Anderson, Stanley Ray Anderson, Cory Anderson, David Stagner and Dakota
Anderson.
Alexander and Royalty was in
charge of the arrangments.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Verlin Hugh Burns, 74, of
Mackville, died. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 in the emergency room of Spring View
Hospital in Lebanon.
Born Aug. 30, 1933 in
Washington County, he was the son of the late Reco and Lillie Warner Burns and
was the husband of Jean Bishop Burns.
He was a member of the
Mackville Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher.
He was a 1951 graduate of Mackville High School, a retired rural mail carrier
and formerly owned and operated a milk hauling business. He was a charter
member of the Mackville Lions Club, a volunteer leader of the Mackville
Boosters, served on the board of the Mackville Community Development, was very
instrumental in the renovating of the old Mackville School into the Mackville
Community Center and also served on the Lincoln Trail Area Development District
Board of Directors.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: five daughters, Beverly (Bobby) Humes, Karen (Gary) Carney
and Jackie (Bobby Lee) Russell, all of Mackville, Janice (Tim) Hall of
Lexington and Renee (Mark) Burns-Hinton of Frankfort; one sister, Nona
Schildknecht of Louisville; two brothers, Randall (Juanita) Burns of Cardwell
and Mitchell (Dotty) Burns of Mackville; 14 grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
a grandson, Jonathan Burns Hinton and a sister, Velma Jenkins.
The funeral was held
Saturday, Jan. 26 at Mackville Baptist Church with Rev. Micah Carter, Rev.
David Gifford and Bro. Fred Whitacre officiating. Burial was in Peter Cemetery at
Mackville.
Pallbearers were Jared
Russell, Tyler Russell, Christopher Hinton, Zachary Hinton, William Perkins,
Jerry Burns, Gary Jenkins, Donald Jenkins and Bob Burns.
Honorary pallbearers were
Deacons of Mackville Baptist Church and the Adult Men and Women’s Sunday School
Class.
Carey and Son Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Evelyn Maureen Bottom
Endicott, 91, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the Heritage Hall
Care Center in Lawrenceburg.
Born Dec. 16, 1916 in
Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Fay Nelson and Mae
Mattherly Bottom and was the widow of the late William Oney Endicott.
She was the former co-owner
of William’s Lumber & True Value Hardware in Lawrenceburg, a member of the
Sand Spring Baptist Church, former member of the Swinging Saints, member of the
Sand Spring Baptist Church Choir, a former nursery worker, GA Leader, vacation
bible school worker, helped organize the Sand Spring Senior Adult Group, a
former member and past president of the Lawrenceburg Business and Professional
Women’s Club and former member of the Lawrenceburg Women’s Club.
Survivors include: one son,
William F. (Mary Frances) Endicott of Sacramento, CA; one sister, Lorraine
Bottom of Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The funeral was held Friday,
January 25, 2008 at the Sand Spring Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Hamrick and
Dr. Dave Charlton officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to
be made to the Sand Spring Baptist Church, 1616 Harrodsburg Road, Lawrenceburg,
KY 40342 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele St., Frankfort, KY 40601.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Christine E. Ervin, 72, of Mercer
County, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center
in Lexington.
Born Sept. 9, 1935 in West
Liberty, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Edith Goodall Frisby and
was the wife of Lewis Kelly of Wilmore.
She was a homemaker and a
member of the Worldwide Church of God.
In addition to her husband,
survivors include: three daughters, Angie (Fred) Herald of Mercer County, Sue
Dunn of Wilmore and Sharon (Freddie) Boswell of Mercer County; one son, Randy
Ervin of Mercer County; two brothers, Carrol Eugene Frisby of Burgin and David
Frisby of East Bernstadt; ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a husband, James Travis
Ervin, a son, Rex Ervin and a grandson Bryan Scott Boswell.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Pastor
Ron Dick and Elder John Bailey officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Travis
Boswell, Nathan Lewis, Jamie Abney, Stevie Jewell, Willie Frisby and Roger
Frisby.
Expressions of sympathy may
take the form of donations to Adult Day Center and/or Heritage Hospice, P.O.
Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
LOTTIE HIATT
Lottie “Bea” Hiatt, 86, of
Nicholasville, widow of James Walter Hiatt, died Friday, January 25, 2008.
She was the daughter of the
late James Henry and Nannie Calico Tyree.
She was also a retired
medical techician and was a member of Tates Creek Christian Church where she
was active in the Hannah Lydia Circle, the Better with Age Group and the Cross
and Crown Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hiatt loved to travel and was known as a
“World Traveler.”
Survivors include: four nephews,
Darrell Rogers, Paint Lick, J. W. Tyree, Lexington, Merle Tyree, Georgetown and
Glenn Miller, Danville; two nieces, Norma J. Benge, Lexington and Mildred Faye
Layton, Harrodsburg; several great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Francis
Tyree.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, January 29, at the the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Harrodsburg Road,
Lexington. Burial was in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
Contributions are suggested
to Hospice of Jessamine County, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 or
the Tates Creek Christian Church Building Fund, 3150 Tates Creek Road,
Lexington, KY 40502.
(Note: This obituary was not
included in the January 31, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Tony Huffman, 50, of
Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional
Medical Center in Danville.
Born June 26, 1957 in
Harrodsburg, he was the son of Katherine Louise Trisler Huffman and the late
Clarence Huffman.
He was a former cabinet
maker, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, a member of the Mercer
Masonic Lodge 777 F&AM, Oleika Shrine Temple, St John #125, Daviess Chapter
#29, an Ambassador to Masonic Homes, and Vice President of the Wilderness
Shrine Club, W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter #4, Danville Council #3 and the Ryan
Commandery #17.
In addition to his mother,
survivors include: two sisters, Lisa (James) Rousey of Stanford and Brenda Hall
of Harrodsburg; one half brother, Clarence Huffman Jr. of NJ and several nieces
and nephews.
The funeral was held
Saturday, January 26 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Lewis Walter
officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mitch
Cocanougher, Kenny Burkhead, Don, David and Mike Huffman, Wayne and Danny
Jackson and Danny Rawlings.
Honorary pallbearers were
Eddie Hudson, Eric Merriman, David Derringer, Robbie Huffman, Johnny Rawlings
and the Mercer Lodge 777 F&AM Members.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Shriner Children’s Hospital.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Richard Greene Johnson MD,
83, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008.
Born June 3, 1921 in
Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Greene L. Johnson and Ann W. Stout and
was the husband of Agnes Johnson.
He was a member of the Board
of Trustees at Centre College, served in WWII, a member of the clinical faculty
of the UCLA School of Medicine, medical Director of the Westwood Psychiatric
Hospital and was a member of the Southern California Psychiatric Society where
he served as president and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American
Psychiatric Association.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: two sons, Richard G. (Barbara) Johnson Jr and Craig Wallace
Johnson; two daughters, Carole (Jim) Bultema and Holly Johnson and eight
grandchildren.
The funeral will be held
Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Cave Hill Cemetery.
A reception will follow the
service from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Brown Hotel in downtown
Louisville.
The family plans to
establish a scholarship at Centre College in his memory.
Memorial contributions may
be sent to the President’s office at Centre College.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
LINDA
PHILLIPS
Linda Merrick Phillips, 55, of Burton Circle, Danville, died Monday, January
28, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born Sunday, December 21,
1952, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of Bernice Sims Merrick of Danville
and the late George P. Merrick.
Linda was a licensed CNA and
worked for BHI Assisted Living in Danville.
Survivors include: her
husband, whom she wed on August 20, 1999, Charlie Phillips; her mother, Bernice
Sims Merrick of Danville; four sons, Jimmy Galloway, Jr. of Liberty, Brandon C.
(Karen) Galloway of Charleston, NC, Wayne T. (Karen) Phillips and Jared T.
Phillips, both of Danville; four daughters, Leslie (Randy) Knies of
Harrodsburg, Natasha Galloway of Danville, Kelly (Allen) Ryan of Danville,
Vicki (Ron) Moore of New Albany, IN;
two brothers, George P. “Buddy” Merrick IV of Forkland and Robert Elwood
“Bobby” Merrick of Danville; seven grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
her sister, Lisa Sargent.
Funeral services will be
held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 31, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in
Danville with Bro. Tim Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in Danville
Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from
6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jared
and Wayne Phillips, Allen Ryan, Bob Davenport, Gordon Montgomery and Andrew
Gourley.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Guest book and video tribute
available at www.preston-pruitt.com.
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the January 31, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg
Herald)
Arnold Riley, 87, of Gravel
Switch died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Lexington.
Born July 24, 1920 in
Washington County, he was the son of the late Dave and Mattie Kimberlin Riley
and was the widower of Madelle Reynolds Riley.
He was a member of Bethlehem
Baptist Church, a Purple Heart recipient serving during World War II with the
U.S. Army and was a retired self employed farmer and water hauler.
Survivors include: three
daughters, Sue (Randy) Glasscock, of Perryville, Kathy (Steve) Goldsberry and
Lisa (Tommy) Campbell, both of Harrodsburg; three sons, Robert (Aleene) Riley,
Bertice Lee (Jeannie) Riley, both of Perrysville and Randall (Nancy) Riley of
Danville; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
The funeral was held
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at the Wilder Funeral Home with Rev. John David Lane
officiating. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery with Military Rites by
Battlefield Post 301.
Pallbearers were Dale, Jason
and Scott Riley, Michael McHolan, Ethan Campbell, Jacob Sims, Ashley Gorley and
Malcolm and Jarrett Peavler.
Honorary pallbearers were
his great grandchildren.
Expressions of sympathy are
suggested to be made to the Benjamin James Riley Educational Fund and the Jonie
Wilder Scholarship Fund.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Melva L. Riley, 87, of
Burgin, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born Sept. 27, 1920 in Boyle
County, she was the daughte of the late Robert and Mimie Katherine Baker Munday
and was the widow of Roy D. Riley.
She was a Homemaker, an
active and faithful member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church, the Widow to
Widow Group and W.M.U.
Survivors include: two sons,
Jackie Riley of Burgin and Cecil Riley of Harrodsburg; one sister, Ruby Milburn
of Danville; three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two step great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
one daughter, Joyce Ann Riley and three brothers, Roy, Ralph, and Raymond
Munday.
The funeral was held
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Bro. Ralph Neal
and Gary Story officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roy Lee
Sanders, Douglas Sanders, Kenny Milburn, Ronnie Milburn, Pat Lear, and Carroll
Price.
Honorary pallbearers were
Carla Grider, Harold Hullette, Larry Sanders, Members of the Dorcas Sunday
School Class and employees of Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Expressions of sympathy may
take the form of donations to Gideons International, P.O. Box 176, Harrodsburg,
KY 40330, Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422, and/or the
Galilean Children’s Home, P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY 42539.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
Wickliffe Scott Rogers, Jr.,
85, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 in Lexington.
Born Feb. 2, 1922 in
Danville, he was the son of the late Wickliffe Scott and Christie Mable Jones
Rogers and was the widower of Ruby Jo Rogers and Nancibel Williams Rogers.
He was a member and class
president of the first graduating class at Lafayette High School and attended
the University of Kentucky. During WWII served as a CAA flight instructor in
North Dakota before returning to Lexington to operate a CAA Flight Training
School. He owned a large farming operation in Garrard County and was a member
of The Dairy Farmer’s Association, The Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, and
The Kentucky Holstein Association. He was one of the founders and, from 1970 to
1978, president of the Garrard Co. Water District. He was also a member of the
Garrard County Hospital Board and Lexington Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son,
W. Scott (Jean Allen) Rogers III of Danville; one daughter, Donna Jo Rogers of
Lexington; one step-daughter, Julie (Bill) Ballard of Louisville; four
grandchildren and one step granddaughter.
A memorial service was held
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at the Lexington Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas
Valentine and Rev. Bob Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Bellevue
Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial
donations to be made to The Heart of Kentucky United Way, The Danville-Boyle
County Humane Society or the Gallilean Children’s Home.
(HH Thu Jan 31, 2008)
JOHN
ROYALTY
John William Royalty, age 86, of Danville, died Sunday, January 27,
2008, at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore.
Born Saturday, March 5,
1921, in Forkland, he was a son of the late Roscoe F. and Maggie Lee Hardin
Royalty.
Mr. Royalty retired in 1982
from the United States Postal Service, after having worked 25 years. He was
also a farmer and a member of the Danville Church of Christ. He was a United
States WWII Army Veteran and received a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death
by his first wife, Wannetta Graham Royalty.
Survivors include: his wife,
Naomi Lawrence Ellis Royalty; sons, Dale Alan (Cheri) Royalty of Houston, TX
and Kent (Jennifer) Royalty of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX; daughter, Karen (Terry) Ray
of Somerset; step-sons, John Ellis of Boyle Co. and Greg Ellis of Bowling
Green; brother, Hubert Royalty of Danville; sisters, Wilma Coffman of Danville,
Laura Coyle of Nicholasville, and Juanita Bugg of Louisville; eight
grandchildren, James and Eric Ray, both of Somerset, Graham Royalty of Dallas,
TX, Austin, Samantha, and Barrett Royalty, all of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, and
Emery and Winden Royalty, both of Houston, TX; brothers-in-law, Thomas Johnson of
Danville and Marshall Graham of Nicholasville; sisters-in-law, Rosalyene Graham
of Harrodsburg and Sylvia Royalty of Ooltewah, TN; seven step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 1, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville,
with Bros. Steve Wolfgang and Scott Vifquain officiating. Burial will follow in
Bellevue Cemetery with military funeral honors by American Legion Boyle Post
#46
Visitation will be held from
6-9 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to
the Alzheimer’s Association.
Guestbook and video tribute available
at www.preston-pruitt.com.
(Note: This obituary was not
included in the January 31, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
GWENDLYN SNOWDEN
Gwendlyn C. Snowden, 61, of 412 Marimon Avenue, Harrodsburg, wife of
Darryl Snowden, died Monday, January
28, 2008.
She was born July 23, 1946
in Yakima, WA.
She was a homemaker and
caregiver.
Survivors, other than her
husband, include: two sons, David Eric Snowden of Danville, and Darryl Snowden,
Jr. of Harrodsburg; a grandson, Gage Aiden Snowden.
A Memorial service will be
held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the January 31, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg
Herald)
BILLY
TUTTLE
Billy Wayne Tuttle, 45 of
Paint Lick, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at the University of Kentucky
Medical Center.
He was born in Madison
County on November 6, 1962.
Mr. Tuttle was a truck
driver and mechanic for Peco, a member of Glory Land Baptist Church.
He is survived by: his wife,
Jackie Tuttle of Paint Lick; his sons, Jason Hardin Tuttle of Paint Lick and
Brent Allen Anderson of Harrodsburg; his father, Bige Tuttle of Lexington; his
mother, Ethel Tuttle Pigg of Paint Lick; brother, Timmy Tuttle of Paint Lick;
sisters, Janet (Perry) Kerby of Paint Lick, Carol (Jeff) Carmon of McKenny and
Donna (Randy) Moore of Berea.
Funeral services will be
held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 25, at the Davis and Powell Funeral Home in
Berea with Bro. Cecil Burns officiating. Burial was in Manse Cemetery at Paint
Lick.
Pallbearers were Mike
Shearer, Clayton Shepard, Jerome Isaac, George Winkler, Bill Lamb and Phillip
Delaney.
Honorary pallbearers were
Jason Hardin Tuttle, Brent Anderson, Tonya Brooks, Savanna Moore, Justin Quinn,
Amanda Kerby, Kassie Brock, Tammy Wolfinbarger and Marie Brown.
www.davisandpowellfuneralhome.com
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the January 31, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
JACK
BAKER
Jack Baker, 88, Lexington,
died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
He was born on April 16,
1919 in Miami, FL.
Graveside services were held
Monday, Feb. 4, at the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 7, 2008)
HELEN
CASEY
Helen Mae Houp Casey, 66,
died Monday, January 28, 2008.
Helen was born March 30,
1941 at High Bridge to the late Walter Cleveland and Alma Baker Houp.
She was a retired baker from
Shakertown.
Survivors include: one son,
James Casey Jr., three grandchilden, Shannon, Debra and Jamie, three great
grandchildren, Destiny, Xavier and Rhanna-all of Florida, special niece, Susie
Houp, sister, Grace Johnson-both of Wilmore, numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice
Horton and a brother, James Thomas Houp.
Services were held. Friday,
February 1, at the Betts & West Funeral Home, Nichilasville, with Leonard
Fitch officiating. Burial will be in Wilmore Cemetery.
Bearers were James R.
Johnson, Danny Fielder, Tommy Dunaway, Marty Baker, Ray and Craig Whitaker.
Honorary bearers were
Bradley Houp, Bo Bolton, Hubert Waldrop, James Horton, Brad Houp Jr. and Chris
Abner.
Online guestbook at
www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 7, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
WILLIAM
COX
William “Willie” Thomas Cox, 59, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Born September 2, 1948, he
was the son of the late Elbert Raymond “Tubby” Cox and Arlene Belle Gaines
Phillips.
He was a former employee
with Lawrenceburg Supply and attended Alton Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing
and was an avid wrestling fan.
He is survived by: four
brothers, Hollis Ray Cox, Donnie B. Cox and Raymond Phillips, Jr., all of
Lawrenceburg, and Hugh Phillips of Harrodsburg.
He was preceded in death by
a brother, Elbert Ranzel Cox, and his step-father, Raymond F. Phillips.
Funeral services were held
Friday, February 1, at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg
with Bro. Rick Shannon officiating. Burial will be in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 7, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Major (R) Hollis DeWayne
“Wayne” Isham, 50, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 in Lexington.
Born April 8, 1957 in
Harrodsburg, he was the son of C.H. and Barbara Jane Parson Isham and was the
husband of Anjam Malik.
He was a retired Major for
the US Army and assistant professor of military science at Morehead State
University where he was named Military Science Instructor of the Year and a
member of the Eller’s Memorial Baptist Church. He had a very
distinguished military career, from Platoon leader at Ft. Riley, KS; Theater
Intelligence Watch Officer/Strategic Analyst at Camp Smith, HI; Brigade Intel
Officer, Company Commander and Battalion Operations Officer at Ft. Ord, CA;
Combat Support Branch Chief and Military Intelligence Systems Manager in
Alexandria, VA; multiple positions with the Defense Intelligence Agency and
Pentagon.
In addition to his wife and
parents, survivors include an aunt, Peggy Lewis and a cousin, Robin Lewis, both
of Harrodsburg.
The funeral was held Sunday,
Feb. 3 at the Harrodsburg Christian Church with Travis Farris and Mark Thompson
officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were ROTC Members.
Honorary pallbearers were
Billy Matherly, Ernie Sapp, Ralph Rogers Jr., William David Rogers, Jimmy
Baxter, Danny Yates, Gill Spahn, Lonnie Campbell, Lucinda Leonard and Deidra
Patton.
Memorial contributions may
be sent to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Attn: Special Giving, 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128; Children
International, 2000 East Red Bridge Rd, P.O. Box 219055, Kansas City, MO 64121
or Hollis DeWayne Isham Memorial Scholarship, 150 University Blvd, Box 1361,
Morehead, KY 40351-1689.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 7, 2008)
Ruth E. Jones, 57, died
Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
She was the widow of Lucien
Jones.
Arrangements
are incomplete at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
www.alexanderandroyalty.com.
(HH Thu Feb 7, 2008)
NONA
MOBLEY
Nona F. Mobley, 85, widow of Willard Mobley, of Rockford, IL died
Sunday, January 27, 2008, in Rosewood Care Center.
Born March 7, 1922, in
Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Lonie and Mary Young Baker.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Janet (Bill) Goodnite and June Watson; six grandchildren, Julie
(Shawn Holmes) Watson, Jason Watson, Sara (Ed) Watterson, Ginger (John D)
Baker, Scott (Denise) Goodnite and Daniel (Andrea) Goodnite; five
great-grand-children, Cody and Kendra Arnold, Grace Watterson and Hannah
Goodnite; one sister, Alma Coslow of Willisburg; three brothers, Ruel and
Harvey Baker, both of Kentucky, and Maurice Baker of AZ.
She was predeceased by her
husband, and one brother, Everett Baker.
A funeral service was held
Friday, February 1, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park
IL.
Entombment was in Sunset
Memorial Gardens in Machesney Park.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the family.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 7, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Guy Clinton Phillips, 98, of
Harrodsburg, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at the James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital.
Born Oct. 22, 1909 in
Anderson County, he was the son of the late William H. and America Bell Carter
Phillips and was the widower of Elettra Jean Sims Phillips.
He served in the Army during
World War II, was an assistant maintenance engineer at Good Samaritan Hospital
and a life member of the V.F.W Post 4075 in Frankfort.
Survivors include: three
sons, Carl Clinton Phillips of Locust Grove, VA, Richard Guy Phillips of
Frankfort and Monty Buel Phillips of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
The funeral was held Monday,
Feb. 4 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Richard McKinley officiating. Burial
was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kevin
Perkins, Rick Phillips, Kyle Phillips, Glenn Devine, Joseph Johnston and
LeMayne Ellis.
Donations may be made to The
American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney
Foundation of Kentucky.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 7, 2008)
Imogene Devine Reed, 80,
died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Born Aug. 7, 1927 in Mercer
County, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Murlie Hellard Devine and
was the wife of Calvin D. Reed.
She was a member of the
Springfield Christian Church and was a graduate of Cornishville High School.
In addition to her husband,
survivors include: one daughter, Kathy (Bill) Smith of Palmyra, IN; one son,
Keith (Jackie) Reed of Springfield; a sister, Helen (James) Jenkins; four
grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
The funeral was held
Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Carey and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Burnice
Richardson and Bro. Claude Waldridge officiating. Burial was in the
Cornishville Christian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bill Smith,
Charlie Woodson, Terry Russell, Jerry Darland, Willie Cheser and Keith
Matherly.
Carey and Son Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Feb 7, 2008)
Billy Robinson, 89, of North
Point, FL, died January 12, 2008.
He was born in Salvisa on
March 9, 1918.
He lived in Lawrenceburg and
owned Robinson's Jewelry Store on Main Street. In 1961 he and his family moved
to Port Charlotte, FL.
He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps, after which he became a
watchmaker and owned Robinson's Jewelry in Punta Gorda, Fla. He was a member of
the Punta Gorda Country Club, the Eagles, the Elks, and American Legion Post
103.
He is survived by: his wife,
Nell Crossfield Robinson; two daughters Melody Naskale of North Port and
Marlene (Stanley) Sims of Woodstock, GA; one son, Billy Robinson of Sarasota,
FL; two sisters Hadgie Royalty of Louisville and Gladys Wathan of Salvisa;
grandchildren, Daryl Naskale and his wife, Eve, Christopher Naskale and his
wife, Angie, Andrew Wanda and his wife, Ferah, Julie LeCher and her husband,
Jamie, great-grandchildren, Victoria and Christopher Naskale.
A graveside service with
military honors was held January 16 at Indiana Springs Cemetery in Punta Gorda.
Memorials are suggested as donations to Tidewell
Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34228.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 7, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Ethel Howard Sanders, 89, of
Mt. Vernon, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at the Rockcastle Hospital after a long
illness.
Born Oct. 15, 1918 in
Brodhead, she was the daughter of the late Jim L. and Margaret Brummett Howard
and was the widow of Tennel Sanders.
She was a member of New Hope
Church of God.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Kathleen (William) Payne of Mt. Vernon; five grandchildren; seven
great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents,
and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Carl Loren Sanders, two
brothers and six sisters.
The funeral was held
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals
Chapel, with Bro. Cecil Roundtree officiating. Burial was in the Liberty
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roger Dale
Sanders, B.J. Sanders, Patrick L. Gillespie, Danny Ray Sanders, David Ray
McKnight and Wesley K. Douglas.
Condolences to the family
may be made online at www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com.
(HH Thu Feb 7, 2008)
ELLEN
SEELYE
Ellen Marie Bauer Seelye,
76, Lexington, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 31, 2008.
She is survived by her
children, Elizabeth Ellen (Gregory) Drake; Lexington, Richard Marshall (Debbi)
Seelye, Jr. ; Peachtree City, GA and Barbara Ann Seelye (Michael Cassidy);
Ridgway, CO.; three grandchildren, Marshall, Zachary and Kelsey; five
step-grandchildren and one great step-granddaughter; two brothers, C. Franklin
Bauer; Chagrin Falls, OH and Russell R. Bauer (Joan) Versailles and the family
of F.G. Dempsey of Harrodsburg, Midway and Lexington.
Ellen was preceded in death
by her husband, Richard Marshall Seelye.
Services were held Monday
February 4, at The Cathedral of Christ The King.
While there was no
visitation before the Christian services, the family celebrated Ellen Seelye’s
life, after the burial at Lexington Cemetery, with food and fellowship at
Hehman Hall at Christ the King.
In lieu of flowers donations
are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass or St. Jude Hospital, tribute #
20660217.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 7, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Gwendlyn C. Snowden, 61, of
Harrodsburg, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008 in Harrodsburg.
Born July 23, 1946 in
Yakima, WA, she was the wife of Darryl Snowden.
She was a homemaker
and caregiver.
In addition to her husband,
survivors include: two sons, David Eric Snowden of Danville and Darryl Snowden,
Jr. of Harrodsburg and one grandson, Gage Aiden Snowden.
A Memorial service will be held
at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 7, 2008)
LUTHER TRAYNOR
Luther
Austin Traynor, 83, husband of Mary Horn Traynor, died Wednesday January 30,
2008 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born in Mercer County, he
was the son of the late Luther and Sadie Perkins Trayner.
Mr. Traynor was a retired
Lexington Police Officer and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was
a member of Grace Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: two sons, David (Cathey) Traynor, Lexington and Dennis
(Valerie) Traynor, Jessamine County; a granddaughter, Michelle Traynor,
Lexington; four brothers, Ronald Trayner, Midway, Rev. Morris Trayner,
Danville, Howard Trayner, Washington County, and Lynn Trayner, Wilmington, OH;
three sisters, Helen Wade, Lexington, Mary Alice McDonald, Greenville, SC, and
Doris Carey, Louisville.
He was preceded in death by
a brother, Sherman Trayner.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, February 2, at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road,
Lexington. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are
suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504
or Grace Baptist Building Fund, 811 Bryan Ave., Lexington, KY 40505.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 7, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
T. C.
CLAUNCH
T. C. Claunch, 66, died
Friday, Feb. 08, 2008 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 12, 1941 in Mercer
County, he was the son of the late Willie B. and Rosemary Devine Claunch and
was the husband of Patsy Cummins Claunch.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and
the U.S. Army Reserves, the American Legion, a member of the Grace Baptist
Church where he also served as Elder, was a Kentucky Colonel, was retired
Supervisor and Department Head at Corning Glass after more than thirty four
years, and was presently working at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
He was very active in Mercer
County Schools Sports, where he had also served on many committees with the
school system and had been involved in Little League Basketball for sixteen
years.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: one son, Todd (Chris) Claunch of Harrodsburg; four
daughters, Carmen (Chris) Souder of Harrodsburg, Marta (Brandon) Robins of
Harrodsburg, April (Joe) Pellegrino of Wiesbaden, Germany and Michelle (Lynn)
Russell of Burgin; eleven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
a daughter, Kelli Claunch, half brother Tony Claunch, step-brother Carroll
Hurst,and step mother Grace Russell Hurst Claunch.
The funeral was held Monday,
Feb. 11 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. David Collier
and Bro. Bill Eldridge officiating. Burial with Military Honors was in Spring
Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dion Long,
Travis Long, Dantley Long, Jeff Anderson, Michael Anderson, Josh Devine, Gary
Tomblin and Jimmy Ray Claunch.
Expressions of sympathy may
be made to Mercer Relay For Life, P.O. Box 411, Harrodsburg, Ky 40330 and/or
the T.C. Claunch Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 253, Harrodsburg, KY
40330.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
RUSSELL CLEMONS
Russell Lee Clemons, Sr.,
61, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, February 9, 2008.
He was a son of the late
Raymond and Bertha Clemons.
He retired from Normandy
Farm after 28 years.
He is survived by: five children, Angela Clemons and her fiancé Danny Maddix, Nicholasville, Russell Clemons, Jr., Nicholasville, Tina (Henry) Thurman, Lexington, Donald Clemons, Marion County and Derek Clemons, Lexington; eight grandchildren; a sister, Darlene (Larry) Sims; two brothers, Devaungh Clemons, and Mark Clemons.
He was preceded in death by
a brother, Kenneth Clemons.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, February 13, at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington, by Rev.
Ronnie Hupp. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 14, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Margaret Sharp Cole, 87, of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born October 14, 1920 in
Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late James Stillwell and Lydia
Brown Sharp Sr. and was the widow of Kenneth A. Cole.
She was a homemaker and a
member of the Southside Christian Church in Harrodsburg.
Survivors include a
daughter, Nadine Cole of Harrodsburg and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by
two brothers, George Sharp and James Stillwell Sharp, Jr.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at Ritchie and Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with
Bro. Mark Webb and Bro. Larry Camic officiating. Burial was in Kirkwood
Cemetery.
Memorials contributions are
suggested to be made to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Alfred “Sergeant D”
D’Ambrosio, 79, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care
Manor.
Born Aug. 31, 1928 in North
Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Valentino and Jennie Desimone D’Ambrosio
and was the widower of Ella Hall D’Ambrosio.
He was a Retired National
Guard Recruiter serving Mercer, Anderson and Franklin Counties, had served in
the United States Army, Air Force and Navy and was of the Catholic Faith.
He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Survivors include: two
sons, Joseph D’Ambrosio of Harrodsburg and John D’Ambrosio of New Jersey;
one step-daughter, Julia Clark Harrod of Frankfort; one sister-in-law,
Phyllis Ursini D’Ambrosio of New Haven, CT and two grandsons.
He was preceded in death
by a brother, Alphonse Vincent and two sisters, Mary and Carmella.
A memorial service will be
held 7p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at the National Guard Armory.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH
45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing and/or to the National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial Fund, 400 7th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004.
Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To share your memories or to leave a message for the
family, please visit www.alexanderandroyalty.com.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Russell “Butch” Davis, 63,
of Junction City, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at his residence.
Born Thursday, Oct. 19, 1944
in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late Russell Marion Davis Sr. and Irene
Yocum Davis Kerby.
He was a professional roller
skater.
Survivors include his life
companion, Etta B. Irvin of Junction City; one daughter, Jeannie Rebecca
(Dalton) Hurst of Harrodsburg; a stepfather, Dave Kerby of Danville; one
sister, Mary Ellen (Charlese) Rhodus of Hillsboro, OH; two grandsons and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by
three sisters, Dolly Davis, June Rhodes and Betty Warren.
Services were held Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 at
Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Story officiating. Burial was in
the Junction City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Danny
Wilson, Floyd Harden, Wayne Wagner, Clinton Paget, Deaman Ray and Rex Rhodus.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Heritage Hospice.
www.preston-pruitt.com.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
MARLENE
HAGGARD
Marlene
Adington Haggard, 66 years, 10 months, 2 days, of Waynesburg passed away
Sunday, February 10th, 2008 at the Golden Living Center in Stanford.
Born
Wednesday, April 9, 1941 in Lincoln Co., she was the daughter of the late
Lonnie & Gertrude Taylor Adington, a homemaker and a member of the Grace
Fellowship Church.
Survivors
include: her husband of fifty three years, Donald Haggard of Waynesburg; a son,
Steve (Diane) Haggard of Waynesburg; three daughters, Pam (Larry) Gabhart of
Harrodsburg, Donna (Sonny) Spoonamore of Stanford, Teresa “Cricket” (Scott)
Carrier of Waynesburg; two sisters, Margie Wilhelm of Cincinnati, OH and
Marcelene Stevens of Eubank. Other
survivors include grandchildren, Stephanie Haggard, Kim McRay, Chad Terrell,
Amy Isaacs, Street Spoonamore, Tinsley Spoonamore, Nikki Hunt, Dustin Carrier,
Ashley Carrier, Makayla Carrier, Austin Carrier, Mackenzie Carrier, Jason
Gabhart; great-granchildren Nathan McRay, Noah McRay, Paisley Gabhart, Makayla
Gabhart, Savanna Gabhart, Gabby Gabriel, Luke Isaacs, Jansen Durham, Kaitlyn
Hunt, Garrett Carrier and Kirstin Lawless; and also by a special friend, Jan Whitis.
She was
preceded in death by four brothers, Darvin, Clinton, Bobby and Leo Adington.
Funeral
Services were held Tuesday, February 12, at the Barnett & Demrow Funeral
Home, Waynesburg, with Bro. Vola Brown officiating. Burial was in Highland
Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers
were Tim Whitis, Austin Carrier, Dustin Carrier, Chad Terrell, Street
Spoonamore and Jackie Haggard.
Honorary
Pallbearers were Jay Smith, Keith McRay and Scott Isaacs.
Online
Guestbook available at www.barnett-demrow.com
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 14, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Charles William Hamblin, 81,
died Feb. 4, 2008 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in
Danville.
He was the widower of Mary
Josephine Parks Hamblin.
Survivors include: one son,
Steve (Terri) Hamblin of Danville; one daughter, Elaine (Lonnie) Harris of
Moreland; one sister, Audria Mae Roaden of Corbin; two grandchildren; three
step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he
was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Hamblin and a grandson, Jason
Alan Hamblin.
The funeral was held
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. William Hensley and Rev.
Dale Denton officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the
family requests memorial donations be made to the Great American Brass Band
Festival.
Stith Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
(Note: This obituary was posted on the web site
but not included in the print edition)
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Major (R) Hollis DeWayne
“Wayne” Isham, 50, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 in Lexington.
Born April 8, 1957 in
Harrodsburg, he was the son of C.H. and Barbara Jane Parson Isham and was the
husband of Anjam Malik.
He was a retired Major for
the US Army and assistant professor of military science at Morehead State
University where he was named Military Science Instructor of the Year and a
member of the Eller’s Memorial Baptist Church. He had a very distinguished
military career, from Platoon leader at Ft. Riley, KS; Theater Intelligence
Watch Officer/Strategic Analyst at Camp Smith, HI; Brigade Intel Officer,
Company Commander and Battalion Operations Officer at Ft. Ord, CA; Combat
Support Branch Chief and Military Intelligence Systems Manager in Alexandria,
VA; multiple positions with the Defense Intelligence Agency and Pentagon.
In addition to his wife and
parents, survivors include one aunt, Peggy Lewis of Harrodsburg; three uncles,
Bobby Parson, Ramond Isham and Robert Lee Isham; two great aunts, Arthalina
Leonard and Lora Mae Yankey and several cousins.
The funeral was held Sunday,
Feb. 3 at the Harrodsburg Christian Church with Travis Farris and Mark Thompson
officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were members of
the ROTC.
Honorary pallbearers were
Billy Matherly, Ernie Sapp, Ralph Rogers Jr., William David Rogers, Jimmy
Baxter, Danny Yates, Gill Spahn, Lonnie Campbell, Lucinda Leonard and Deidra
Patton,
Memorial contributions may
be sent to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Attn: Special Giving, 424 East 92nd St., New York, NY 10128; Children
International, 2000 East Red Bridge Rd, P.O. Box 219055, Kansas City, MO 64121
or Hollis DeWayne Isham Memorial scholarship, 150 University Blvd, Box 1361,
Morehead, KY 40351-1689.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Mary Hazel Jones, 67, of Harrodsburg,
died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Born Oct. 12, 1940 in Sylva,
NC, she was the daughter of the late Don and Mary Mathis Henry and was the
widow of J. H. Jones.
She was a former employee of
Ensley’s Rest Home in Sylva, NC.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Linda Williams of Lancaster, SC and Peggy England of Buford, GA and
one son, Jerry (Bobbette) Jones of Harrodsburg.
The funeral was held in
Sylva, NC. Local arrangements by Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Ruth Elizabeth Jones, 57, of
Harrodsburg, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical
Center in Danville.
Born Aug. 15, 1950 in
Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Mary Willis Young of Harrodsburg and the
late Cassius Sanders and was the widow of Lucien E. Jones.
She was a homemaker and a
member of the Greater Life Apostolic Church.
In addition to her mother,
Survivors include: three daughters, Margueritta Jones, Jessica Jones and Linda
Jones, all of Harrodsburg; four sisters, Arthenia Douglas of Louisville, Tonya
Young of Lexington, Francine Jones of Harrodsburg and Aquila Young of
Harrodsburg and six brothers, Jeremiah Young of Versailles, Emmanuel Young of
Danville, Mel Young of Danville, Arthur William Allen of Harrodsburg, Bill
Allen of Harrodsburg and Bobby Charles Allen of California.
The funeral was held Friday,
Feb. 8, 2008 at the Greater Life Apostolic Church with Bro. Randy Myers
officiating. Burial was in Maple Gove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Manuel
Young, Jeremiah Young, Bill Allen, Bentley Jones, Arthur Allen, Curtis Majors,
Mel Young, and William Bartleson.
To share your memories or the
send a message to the family, please visit www.alexanderandroyalty.com.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Rosella Lawson, 77, wife of
Marvin Lawson, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at St. Joseph East in Lexington.
Arrangements are incomplete
at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Beulah E. Mattingly, 74,
died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in
Danville.
Arrangements are incomplete
at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
Nona Baker Mobley, 85, of
Rockford, IL, died Sunday, January 27, 2008.
Born March 7, 1922 in
Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Lonie and Mary Young Baker
and was the widow of Willard Mobley.
Survivors include: two
daughters, Janet (Bill) Goodnite of Kirkland, IL and June Watson of Rockford,
IL; one sister, Alma Coslow of Willisburg; three brothers, Ruel (Doris) Baker
of Lexington, Harvey (Nancy) Baker of Lawrenceburg and Maurice (Joyce) Baker of
Tuscon, AR; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in Death by
a brother, Everett Baker of Harrodsburg.
The funeral was held Feb. 1,
2008 in Rockford, IL.
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
GROVER MULLINS
Grover Mullins, 57 of
Richmond, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died Sunday February 10, 2008 at his home.
He was born on June 29, 1950
in Livingston, the son of the late John and Goldie Settles Mullins.
He had been a farmer and a
employee of the Parks and Recreation for the City of Richmond. He enjoyed
fishing and was a member of the New Hope Holiness Church.
Survivors are: two sons,
Jesse Mullins of Mt. Vernon and James Mullins of Richmond; two step sons, Leroy
Monk Jr. of Mt. Vernon and Richard Harris of Berea, one daughter, Lisa Parms of
Mt. Vernon; one brother, John Mullins Jr. of Hamilton, OH; five sisters, Marie
Drew of Milford, OH, Barbara Lovell and Midge Lovell both of Mt. Vernon, Gayle
Mullins of Richmond, and Karen Moore of Harrodsburg; four grandchildren; and
his former wives; Elsie Gertrude Cox Mullins of Mt. Vernon and Janette Myers
Mullins of Richmond.
He was preceded in death by
one sister; Joann Medley.
Funeral services were held
Wednesday, February 13, at the New Holiness Church. Burial was in the Jordan
Family Cemetery at Cartersville, Garrard County.
Cox
Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon is in charge of arrangements.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 14, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Joe Allen Perkins, 71, of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at his home in Harrodsburg.
Born March 16, 1936 in
Louisville, he was the son of the late John A. and Alene Tichenor Perkins and
was the husband of Sue Miller Perkins.
He was an Army Captain,
serving during the Berlin Crisis for the 100th Division, retired as manager
from Kentucky Utilities, was a member of the Solomon Lodge #5, Shelbyville, the
Scottish Rite, Oleika Shrine, served as past president of the Harrodsburg
Rotary Club, Harrodsburg Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees, was a Paul Harris Fellow,
a board member for the Industrial Authority and Bluegrass Area Development, was
active in the Boy Scouts, a 4H leader, co-founder of Pioneer Days and earned
the Harrods Company Award.
In
addition to his wife, survivors include: one son: Kevin (Ann Margret) Perkins
of Harrodsburg; one daughter-in-law, Cari Perkins of Harrodsburg; and three
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
a son, John Perkins.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor, Phil Williams
and Mark Thompson officiating. Burial, with Military Rites, was in the Spring
Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Alex
Perkins, Kenny Wade, Marion Souder, Phil Williams, Roger Miller, David Miller,
Joe Stevens and John Preston Perkins.
Honorary pallbearers were
Jim Ingram, Don Wilson, Cecil McGee, Monty Phillips, LeMayne Ellis, Alvis
Johnson, Jim McGlone, Don Hayslett, Tebbs Moore, N.B. “Pollie” Stratton,
Charlie Johnston, Charles “Whitie” Simpson, Lou Kerrick and David Noel.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Wilderness Trace YMCA, Harrodsburg Baptist Church or the Harrodsburg
Christian Church share the light fund.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
NINA
ROYSDON
Nina Phelps Roysdon,
age 82, of Burgin, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in Harrodsburg.
Born May 14,
1925, in Pulaski County, she was a daughter of the late Issac and Vera Roark
Phelps. She was the widow of the late John Lewis Roysdon, Jr.
She was a
retired cook and a member of Junction City Baptist Church.
Survivors
include: her son, Ronnie (Gloria) Roysdon of Scobey, MS; one daughter, Rebecca
Roysdon (Paul) Goss of Midlothian, TX; one brother, Eddie Burton of Danville; 7
grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded
in death by a son, Gary Lee Roysdon, a daughter, Donna Faye Roysdon Ross; and
several brothers and sisters.
Funeral service
were held Saturday, February 9, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Bro.
Dale Denton officiating. Burial was in Tanner Cemetery in Pulaski County.
Pallbearers were
Jeffrey, John, and Ron Roysdon, Ronnie and Adam McIver, and Eddie Burton.
Guestbook available at www.preston-pruitt.com.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 14, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Artie Jewell Sheperson, 78,
died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 6, 1930 in Mercer
County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Beulah Moore Sallee.
She was a homemaker and a
member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two
sons, Charles Harmon and Franklin Dane Goodlett, both of
Harrodsburg; one daughter, Monty Devine of Harrodsburg; four
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by
three brothers, James, William Herbert and Joe David Sallee and two
sisters, Helen Barnett and Virginia Currens.
The funeral will be 11 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro.
James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike
Sternik, Mike Barnett, Jess Devine, Tony Devine, Mike Matherly, and Tony
Harmon.
Visitation 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday and after 7 a.m. Thursday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
To share your memories or to
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(HH Thu Feb 14, 2008)
DARCY
WALDRIDGE
Darcy Rae Bell Waldridge,
41, Salvisa, died Wednesday February 6, 2008 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in
Danville.
She was the daughter of
Evangeline Hayes Bell, Lawrenceburg, and the late John Clayton Bell.
She was a caretaker and a
member of Fairview Christian Church. She was a graduate of Mercer County High
School.
She is survived by her
husband of 12 years E. Scottie Waldridge, Lawrenceburg, two half sisters, and
one half brother; mother-in-law, Goldie Waldridge, Lawrenceburg; and several
sisters and brother-in-law’s.
She was preceded in death by
a brother, John Tyler Bell.
Funeral services were held
Sunday, February 10, at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro.
Grant Mathes. Burial was in Valley Cemetery in Taylorsville.
Casketbearers were Jerry
Waldridge, William Waldridge, Larry Maddox, James D. Whitaker, Tony Waldridge,
and John Michael Peach.
Honorary bearers were Donne
Byrd, George Peach, and Paul Dedman.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 14, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
ELWOOD WHITENACK
Elwood "Jack" Whitenack, age 75,
Harrodsburg, husband of Shirley “Ann” Brown Whitenack, died Tuesday, February
12, 2008 at his home.
Born June 16, 1932 in Mercer
County, he was the son of the late Elwood and Mary Jane Sallee Whitenack.
He was a brick mason and a
member of the V.F.W and the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church and a veteran of
the Korean War.
Survivors include: his wife,
Ann Brown Whitenack; three daughters, Rose (Mike) McKinney, Kathy (Bill) Weber of Salvisa, and Carolyn
(Lynn) Gammon of Harrodsburg; three sons, James "Buck" (Vonna)
Whitenack of Harrodsburg, Billy (Dona) Whitenack of Lawrenceburg, Mike
(Stephanie) Whitenack of Frankfort; five sisters, Georgia Napier of TN, Price
(Glenn) Ransdell of IN, Pataline Morrissey and Ruth Haas of Harrodsburg, Cindy
(Ronald) Riddley of Stamping Ground;
two brothers: Melton Whitenack of TX, Roland Whitenack of Harrodsburg;
sister-in-law, Mary (Connie) Baker of Harrodsburg; 17 grandchildren and 26
great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two
sons, George Darrell and Donald Hugh Whitenack, and two brothers, Jim and Carey
Whitenack.
Funeral services will be
conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 15, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by
John David Lane. Burial with military rites will be in the Mt Pleasant
Presbyterian Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael
and Chris Gammon, Darrell, Mikie, Nick and Johnny Whitenack and Adam Guthrie.
Honorary bearers will be David, Donnie and Jerry Brown, Greg and Charlie
Whitenack, Jim Baker and Billy Wilson
Visitation will be Thursday,
February 14, after 5 p.m. and Friday prior to service at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may
be sent to Heritage Hospice.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 14, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
WILLIAM
DENNEN
William H. Dennen, 87, died
Jan 20, 2008 in Bonita Springs, FL.
He was the husband of
Shirley Anderson Coombs Dennen. Born in Gloucester, MA on April 8, 1920, he was
the son of the late William L. and Ruth Lufkin Dennen.
He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran
of World War II and continued on serving in the reserves until 1964, where he
retired as a Lt. Colonel. Mr. Dennen received his B.S. degree in Geology from
M.I.T. in 1942 and PhD from M.I.T. in 1949. He was an Eagle Scout at the young
age of 14. He first worked as an instructor in 1949 at M.I.T. and continued as
an Assistant Professor from 1952-1957 and as an Associate Professor from
1957-1967.
He then went to the
University of Kentucky where he was a Professor from 1967-1972, served as
chairman of the Geology Dept. from 1967-1972 and was the Acting Dean of the
Graduate School from 1970-1972. He was also the Director of Cabot
Spectrographic Lab in the mid 1950's and from 1972-1983. He was involved in
consulting and exploration in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Yukon Territory, Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, Colorado, Maine, Spain, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil,
Australia, Liberia, Guinea and Ghana.
Mr. Dennen was also
instrumental with the United States Geologic Survey, publishing bedrock maps
for Cape Ann, Ipswich and Marblehead. He also published numerous technical
articles and textbooks including "Principles of Mineralogy",
"Geology and Engineering" and "Mineral Resources."
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: two sons, William Dennen of Leesburg, VA and Peter Dennen of Harrodsburg; a daughter, Susan Dennen De Rodriguez of Tlalpan Mexico; a brother, Richard Dennen of Palos Verdes, CA; a stepson, David Coombs of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; a stepdaughter, Barbara Thompson of San Francisco, CA, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was also predeceased by
his first wife, Charlotte Davidson Dennen, and a brother, David Dennen.
A memorial service will be
held in the Trinity Congregational Church, Gloucester, MA at 11 a.m. Saturday
April 12.
In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Ft.
Myers, FL 33908.
For more information and to
send online condolences, please visit www.grondinfuneralservices.com
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the February 21, 2008 issue of the
Harrodsburg Herald)
JANE
HATCHETT
Jane Dawson Hatchett, 90, of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Heritage Hall Care Center in
Lawrenceburg.
Born Nov. 10, 1917 in Harrodsburg, she was the
daughter of the late Dewitt Coleman and Juanita Stotts Vandiver and was the
widow of James Emmett Hatchett.
She was a teacher for the
Harrodsburg and Danville School Systems, a member of the Harrodsburg Historical
Society, James Harrod Trust, Haggin Hospital Board, Harrodsburg Library Board
and the Harrodsburg Women’s Club.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Nancy H. Cascio of Harrodsburg; one son, William Patrick Hatchett of
Harrodsburg; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by
a grandson, Troy Cascio.
The funeral was held
Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church with Ken Klemme
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were William H.
“Bill” Hatchett, “Buzz” Nimrod Buster, Nick Dedman, Keith Batterton, John Sims
and Lewis Prewitt.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church or Mercer Public Library.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
Linda Fay Harmon, 44, of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at her home in Harrodsburg.
Born June 7, 1963 in
Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Wallace G. and Bessie Mae Davis
Key and was the widow of Thomas Lee Harmon.
She was an LPN at the
Springview Hospital in Lebanon, a member of the Presbyterian church and a
former member of the Pioneer Saddle club.
Survivors include: three
daughters, Keasha L. Harmon of Willisburg, Jennifer Marie Harmon of Harrodsburg
and Hannah Bea Harmon of Washington County; one son, Thomas Lee Harmon of
Washington County; one brother, George (Wendy) Key of Hustonville; one niece
and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by
a sister, Wanda Key.
The funeral was held
Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with J. W. Hatfield
officiating. Burial was in the Willisburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jonathan
Key, Travis Key, David Noel, Jesse Morris, Anthony Harmon and Phillip
Kirkpatrick.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Children’s Memorial Fund, BB&T, Lincoln Heritage Plaza,
Springfield, KY 40069.
Expressions of sympathy may
be sent to the family at
www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
GARNETT JONES SR.
Garnett C. Jones Sr., 81, co-founder of Piggly Wiggly
of Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA, formerly of Anderson County, died Tuesday,
February 12, 2008 in Baton Rouge.
He is survived by: his wife,
Vada Jones, Baton Rouge; daughter, Jennifer Jones (Tim) Matthews, of Denham
Springs; three sons, and spouses, Garnett "Skipper"(Cecilia) Jr.
Jones, of Baton Rouge; Charles "Chuck" (Linda) Jones, of Denham
Springs; and Jeffrey Sr. (Rhonda) Jones, of Gonzales; two sisters, Gladys Jones
Satterly, and Julia "Dolly" (Randall) Robinson Robinson, both of
Lawrenceburg; a brother, Glen Jones, Richmond; 13 grandchildren, Danielle
Satawa and husband Jamie, Melissa Knutsen, Garnett "Chip" Jones III,
Jeffrey Jones, John Jones, Dakota Jones, Tim Matthews, Wesley Matthews, Dillon
Matthews, Tony Bostwick, Marty Bostwick, Darla Cefoila, and Doris Ray Bostwick;
and six great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Knutsen, Christian Knutsen, Brayden
Satawa, Luke Matthews, Skylar Bond and Cameron Bond.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, Charles and Julia Belle Jones; brother, Sam Jones; son, Edward
James Jones; and daughter Laura Lynn Jones.
Funeral services were held
Monday, February 18, at the Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. John Hockersmith
officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Mercer County.
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the February 21, 2008 issue of the
Harrodsburg Herald)
Ted M. Kirkpatrick, 57, died
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born Jan. 15, 1951 in
Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Elmer Lee and Ethel King Kirkpatrick
and was the husband of Donna Hoover Kirkpatrick.
He was a retired
self-employed carpenter, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member
of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: one son, Richard Dale (Sondra) Kirkpatrick of Cornishville;
three daughters, Tabatha Jean (Brian) Lewis of Lexington, Mellissa (Alvin) Buck
of Cornishville and Elizabeth Ashley (Josh) Collier, also of Cornishville; one
brother, Connie (Marsha) Kirkpatrick of Rose Hill; five sisters, Toni Holt of Harrodsburg,
Ida Mae Peavler of Dayton, OH, Joann Price of North Carolina, Eunice Deaton of
Harlan County and Jackie Purcell of California; six grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Monday,
Feb. 18, 2008 at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Bro. Ralph Neal
officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Richard
Kirkpatrick, Connie Kirkpatrick, Brian Lewis, Phillip Kirkpatrick, Alvin Buck,
Josh Collier, Patrick Holt and Jackie Satterly.
Honorary pallbearers were
the members of the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class at Shawnee Run Baptist
Church.
The Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
Rosella Shewmaker Lawson,
77, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at St. Joseph East in Lexington.
Born May 1, 1930 in Mercer
County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Effie Mae Yeast Shewmaker and
was the wife of Marvin Lawson.
She was a homemaker and a
member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Danville.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: one
son, Marvin Lynn (Julia) Lawson of Interlachen, FL; three daughters, Deborah
(Hubert) Peavler, Darlene (Eddie) Bast and Marlene (Ronnie) McGrath, all of
Harrodsburg; one sister, Elva Oldham of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by
one brother, Merlin Shewmaker and two sisters, Ethia Bussell and her twin,
Marcella Burns.
The funeral was held
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr.
Jason Clark officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark
Eastman, Adam Curtsinger, Matthew McGrath, Michael Ryan, Tommy Barnett,
Stephanie McGrath and Patrick Bast.
Honorary pallbearers were
her great grandchildren.
To share your memories or to
leave a message for the family please visit www.alexanderandroyalty.com.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
Evelyn Young Mattingly, 74,
died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in
Danville.
Born April 26, 1933 in
Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William Elwood Young and Mattie
Frances Elliott Votaw and was the wife of J.W. Mattingly.
She was retired from Modine
and a member of the Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her husband,
survivors include: two sons, Jack Mattingly and Steve Mattingly, both of
Harrodsburg; two sisters, Nancy Yeast and Norma Martin, both of
Harrodsburg; four granddaughters and twelve great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by
one brother, Kenneth Young and one brother-in-law, Kenny Martin.
The funeral was held Friday,
Feb. 15, 2008 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Richard
Hughes and Bro. Robert Barton officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jack
Mattingly, Steve Mattingly, Scott Sheperson, Travis Stephens, Danny Rawlings
and Shawn Brodeur.
Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
Opal Louise McQuilliam, 85,
died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Hutchinson Hospital in Hutchinson, KS.
Born Jan. 6, 1923 in
Hutchingson, KS, she was the daughter of Ola E. and Minnie A. Taylor Williams
and was the widow of Charles Price McQuilliam.
She was a secretary for the
First Baptist Church were she was also a member and was a regular volunteer at
the Thrift Shop in Lyons, KS.
Survivors include: two sons,
Charles T. McQuilliam of Harrodsburg and Michael E. McQuilliam of Larned, KS;
five daughters, Karon Randolph of Sebring, FL, Janice Schierling of Inman, KS,
Cynthia Koehn of McPherson, KS, Marsha Dennston of Philippi, WV and Louis Allen
of Lyons, KS; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband,
she was preceded in death by two brothers, Keith A. Williams and Paul L.
Williams and a sister, Geneva Mae Jack.
The funeral was held on
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the Birzer-Sillin Funeral Home in Lyons, KS. Burial
was in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS.
Memorial contributions can
be made to the Gideon Bible International or the Cornerstone Day Care in Lyons,
KS.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
DELIA
MILLER
Delia Miller, 74, of Salvisa, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at the
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
She was born March 10, 1933, in Rockcastle County, daughter of the late
John and Mary Jane Gadd Miller.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include: two sons, Charles (Mary) Miller and Mike (Pauline)
Miller, both of Stamping Ground; five daughters, Irene (Henry) Knight, of
Salvisa, Millie (Stan) Blackburn, of Grant County, Connie Shyrock, of
Harrodsburg, Brenda (Jessie) Lewis, of Stamping Ground, and Loretta (George)
Wright, of Georgetown; five brothers; two sisters; 24 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Walker Miller, a son,
Danny Miller, four brothers and four sisters.
Services were held Friday,
Feb. 15, at the Harrod Brothers Funeral Home in Stamping Ground, with Rev.
Danny Broce officiating.
Burial was in Masonic
Cemetery in Stamping Ground.
Casket bearers were Henry
Knight, Stan Blackburn, John Holder, Alonzo Miller, Robert Kidwell and Shawn
Miller.
Condolences can be shared on
the online guestbook at www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com.
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the February 21, 2008 issue of the
Harrodsburg Herald)
Viola Langford Pittman, 74,
died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
She was the daughter of the
late Mack and Bessie Langford and was the widow of James. T. Pittman.
She was a graduate of Bate
High School, a member of St. Peter A.M.E. and was retired from Eaton Heaters.
Survivors include: one son,
James M. Pittman of Harrodsburg; one sister, Lucille Langford of Danville and
several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by
a son, Darnell T. Pittman, two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral was held
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the St. Peter A.M.E. in Harrodsburg.
Smith-Jackson Funeral Home was
in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
ALBERT
PREWITT
Albert Prewitt Jr., 57, of
3095 Shakertown Road, Danville, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at his home.
Born December 21, 1950 in
Danville, he was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Brim and Albert Prewitt Sr.
He was a farmer and worked
for Fred Cain and Gary Gilbert. Albert was an avid hunter, fisherman and
gardener and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife,
Janice Hunt Prewitt; two daughters, Tracy Dean Ziesmer, Danville, and Monica
Gayle (Johnathan) Grizzell, Hustonville; a son, Steven Todd (Joanne) Prewitt,
Perryville; one sister, Gayle Prewitt, Harrodsburg, one brother Frank (Joyce)
Prewitt, Danville; seven grandchildren, Kaitlin and Hannah Ziesmer, Allison,
Mya, and Bailey Grizzell; Chloe and Clayton Prewitt; and a step grandson, Tyler
Watts.
The funeral will be held at
1 p.m., Friday, February 22, at the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Harold
Best, Rev. Johnathan Grizzell, and Rev. Donald Owens. Burial will be in
Bellevue Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be B. F.
Adams, Will Ziesmer, Gary Gilbert , Ray Price, Jimmy Denny and Robbie Bates.
Honorary pallbearers will be
Jimmy Lair, Jim Grizzell, Harry Sims, Joe Noel, Thomas Bandeis Jr., Woody Hunt,
Ray Hunt, R.C. Robinson and grandchildren.
Visitation will be after 4
p.m. Thursday at the church.
The family requests memorial
donations be sent to Heritage Hospice.
Stith
Funeral Home, Danville, is in charge of arrangements.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 21, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
Walter Rhodus, 94, of
Harrodsburg, died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
Born in Madison County, he
was the husband of Mary Noland Rhodus.
He was a member of the
Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: two sons, Wayne (Una) Noland and David (Dawn) Rhodus; one
daughter, Sue Etta Caudill; four sisters, Addie Frazier, Nanny Reid, Katherine
Weston and Sarah Rowe; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The funeral was held Friday,
Feb. 15, 2008 at the Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral home in Richmond.
Burial was in Madison Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Denis
Mullally, Darren Caudill, Dillion Rhodus, Jeff Noland, John Noland, Scot
Noland, Clay Noland and Caleb Noland.
Memorial contributions may
be made to Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Dr., Ste 400, Cincinnati, Oh 45249.
Combs, Parsons and Collins
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
Sassymay Lynn Ann Rice,
Infant, died on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in
Danville.
She was the daughter of
Patrick and Sue Ann Moore Rice.
In addition to her parents,
survivors include: three sisters, Shady Jane, Treyci and Ashlee Rice; three
brothers, Dillon and Lucus Dearinger and Joshua Lantern; maternal grandparents,
Patricia Osbourn and Robert and Nancy Moore; paternal grandfather, David Rice;
maternal great grandmother, Kathleen Rucker and several aunts, uncles and
cousins.
She was preceded in death by
a grandmother, Ada Rice.
The funeral was held Sunday,
Feb. 17, 2008 with Bro. King officiating. Interment was in Rose Crest Cemetery
in Versailles.
Blackburn and Ward Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements. www.blackburnandward.com.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
RUTH
WALDRIDGE
Ruth Frances Waldridge, 64,
Bardstown, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at the residence of her daughter in Holy
Cross.
She was a native of Nelson
County, a daughter of the late parents, George Albert and Otha Mae Case
Hellard.
Shea homemaker, a former
employee of the old Springfield Sewing Factory and a member of the Baptist
faith.
She was preceded in death by
a daughter, Jeanette Rene’ Waldridge.
Survivors include: her
husband, Robert Waldridge; two daughters, Yvette Oliver and Gail Nation, both
of Holy Cross; a son, Robert Waldridge Jr., New Haven; 12 grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; two sisters, Pauline Davenport, Shelbyville, and Brenda
Collier, Harrodsburg; and a half-brother, George Hellard, Lawrenceburg.
The funeral was held
Thursday, February 14, at the Houghlin Funeral Home with burial in Fairview
Cemetery, Anderson County. Brother Claude Waldridge officiated.
Expressions of sympathy may
take the form of contributions to the family for funeral expenses.
Houghlin Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the February 21, 2008 issue of the
Harrodsburg Herald)
Hazel Lee Watts, 95, of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the St. Joseph Hospital in
Lexington.
Born Dec. 10, 1912, she was
the daughter of the late Lafe and Sally Oldham Harlow and was the widow of
Lebus Watts.
She was a retired waitress
and cook from Murphy’s Truck Stop and Stone Manor and was a member of the
Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one
daughter, Jeanetta (William) Lane of Harrodsburg; three sons, Stanley R. Watts,
Earl (Anna) Watts and Ronald D. Watts all of Harrodsburg; ten grandchildren,
three step-grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, two step-great great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held.
Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Brian
Burkhead officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary
Kirkland, James Ashford, Daniel Moore, Jim McMurtrie, Michael Vah and Eugene
Warner.
Honorary pallbearers were
her great grandchildren.
Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
James R. Yeager Sr., 85, of
Glendale, AZ, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.
Born in Mercer County, he
was the son of Everett and Margie Yeager and the husband of Mary Lee
Yeager.
He served in the U.S. Army,
was an electrician, owned and operated Mt. Zion Electrician and Yeager Electric.
He was a 50 year member of Macon 8 Blue Lodge, a member of the Consistory and
the Ansar Shrine Temple, a member of the American Legion, an Exalted Ruler of
the Maryvale Elks and also the Phoenix West Elks.
In addition to his wife,
survivors include: three daughters, Patricia A. Hendren of Miramar, FL, Beverly
Jean Ruzich of Big Pine Key, FL and Connie Boden of Phoenix, AZ; one son,
Thomas Scott McKee of Ramsey, IL; one brother, Cletis Yeager of Harristown, IL;
one sister, Cordelia Huffman of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by
a brother, Donnie Glenn Yeager, a sister, Azille Satterly and a son, James R.
Yeager Jr.
A memorial service will be
held at Phoenix West Elks Lodge in Glendale, AZ on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008.
In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that donations be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital,
2900 Rocky Pt. Dr., Tampa, FL., 33607.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
Douglas Laws Post #52,
American Legion, Post #6935, V.F.W. and D.A.V. Post #54 conducted military
rites for T. C. Claunch at Spring Hill Cemetery Feb. 11, 2008.
Those attending were Curtis
Sherrow, Joe Harlow, Floyd Shirley, Lucian Landers, Allan Teele and Howard H.
Howells Sr.
Zenah Teater III served as
bugler.
Army representatives from
Fort Knox were SSG Hector E. Ferran and SSG Joseph A. Core.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
MILITARY RITES
Douglas Laws Post #52,
American Legion, Post #6935, V.F.W. and D.A.V. Post #54 conducted military
rites for Jack Whitenack at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Feb. 15, 2008.
Those attending were Curtis
Sherrow, Joe Harlow, Floyd Shirley, Lucian Landers, Allan Teele, Tom Rappleye
and Howard H. Howells Sr.
Zenah Teater III served as
bugler.
U.S. Marine Corp.
representatives from Lexington were GYSGT Robert Ritchie, SSGT Bryce Adams and
SGT Patricia Cruz.
(HH Thu Feb 21, 2008)
TONY
DEARING
Tony Dearing, 47, died
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in
Danville.
Arrangements are incomplete
at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
(HH Thu Feb 28, 2008)
MILTON
LAKE
Milton Gale Lake, 61,
husband of Katherine Jane Cable Lake, of Mundys Landing Road, Versailles, died
unexpectedly February 21, 2008.
He was born June 28, 1946,
and was the son of Marsdon and Agnes Taylor Lake of Harrodsburg.
He was a member of the East
End Church of Christ and was president of the Bluegrass Horse Pulling
Association.
Additional survivors
include: two children, Missy Lake and Barbie (Sonny) Roberts; three grandchildren,
Kayla, Lakin and Madison Roberts; one sister, Linda Lake.
Services were held Tuesday,
February 26, at the Betts & West Funeral Home, Nicholasville, with
Evangelist Aaron Erhardt. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ray Powell,
Joe Hays, Keith Ricks, Brent Shelton, Max Anderson, James Humphrey, Bill Cobb
and Troy Sammons.
Honorary bearers were
members of the Bluegrass Horse Pulling Association and Brothers and Sisters in
Christ at the East End Church of Christ.
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the February 28, 2008 issue of the
Harrodsburg Herald)
ADELIA
LEATH
Adelia W. Leath, 89, of
Winchester, widow of the late Rev. A. Dalton Leath, passed at 3:30 a.m. Sunday
February 24, 2008 at the Clark Regional Medical Center.
A native of Mayfield, she
was the daughter of the late W.H. and Ethel Wilson Wyman.
She was a retired teacher, a
graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and Virginia Commonwealth University,
and a member of First Baptist Church, Winchester.
Survivors include: one son,
D. Wilson (Jennie) Leath of Harrodsburg; one granddaughter, Sarah Kathryn Leath
of Lexington; one nephew, Dr. James Adams of Mayfield.
She was also preceded in
death by a son, William W. Leath, and a daughter Virginia C. Leath.
Services were conducted at 1
p.m. Tuesday February 26, at the Scobee Funeral Home, Winchester, by Dr. John
Owen. Burial was in Winchester Cemetery.
The online guestbook is at
www.scobeefuneralhome.com
(Note:
This obituary was not included in the February 28, 2008 issue of the
Harrodsburg Herald)
Mary Pauline McGrath, 71, of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at the James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital.
Born Jan. 20, 1937 in
Jessamine County, she was the daughter of the late Paul C. Corman and Mary
Drury Corman Claunch.
She was a retired custodian
for Harrodsburg Independent School System and was a charter member of the
Ellers Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include: three
sons, Ronnie (Marlene) McGrath, Mark (Melissa) McGrath and John McGrath, all of
Harrodsburg; one brother, James R. Corman of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Dorothy
(Garnett) Collier and Jane Corman Ader, both of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren;
two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by
her former husband, Benjamin Jasper McGrath.
The funeral was held Tuesday
Feb. 26, 2008 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bobby Logue
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Matt
McGrath, Stephanie McGrath, Johnny Drury, Gregory Collier, Paul Collier and
Todd Collier.
Honorary pallbearers were
Garnett Collier, Johnny Carr, Steven Ader, Erica Gyori, Bruce W. Corman and
Jimmy Corman.
(HH Thu Feb 28, 2008)
MILDRED
OAKS
Mildred Oaks, 78, of
Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, widow of William S. Oaks, died Wed. at Harrodsburg
Healthcare.
Arrangements are incomplete
at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
(Note: This obituary was not included in
the February 28, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)
SARAH PHILLIPS
Sarah Lee Pearl Phillips, 74, of 503 Fairway Drive,
Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born June 11, 1933 in
Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Howard and Flossie Bera
Johnson Yocum.
She was a retired inspector
for Corning Glass and a member of the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Donna (Donald) T. Russell of
Harrodsburg; one sister, Dortha B. Ward of Harrodsburg, Nieces: Lona Y.
Reynolds and Vicki Y. Peavler.
Funeral services will be
conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, February 29, at the Hopewell Baptist Church by John
David Lane and Brian Burkhead. Burial
will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.