Obituaries
Note:
Obituaries listed below indicating they did not appear in
the Harrodsburg Herald are due to the fact that out-of-town funeral
homes,
particularly those in Lexington and Danville,
have become very lax in
sending the information to the local paper.
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"And now, mourn not, for a
good, fulfilling life,
we are stepping through the garden
gate
into the next adventure."
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DONALD CATLETT
Donald Catlett, 69, of Harrodsburg, died Monday May 20, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 6, 1943 in Mercer County, to the late Marvin and the late Annabell Goodlett Catlett.
Donald was a member of the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a farmer.
He is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com
DORIS BAXTER
Doris Leotis Drury Baxter, 81, of Lawrenceburg; died Friday, May 17, 2013 at her home.
She was born in Anderson County to the late Sharsle and Vlois Duncan Drury.
She was the widow of Luther Baxter; a retired employee of Texas Instruments after 16 years of service; and a member of Antioch Christian Church.
She is survived by: three daughters, Minnie Frances (Buddy) Matthews, Lawrenceburg, Irene Jeanette (Elzie) Hopper, Mercer County and Margaret Leotis Baxter, Arizona; a son, Gary Luther (Shannon) Baxter, Lawrenceburg; a sister, Christina Scrogham, Shepherdsville; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Drury.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, may 21, at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with Bro. Steve Drury officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrenceburg Cemetery,
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday.
Casketbearers will be James Lyons, Bill Hopper, Gary Baxter, Joe Sebastin, Floyd Scrogham, Gary Scrogham.
MARGARET WISE
Margaret Q. Wise, 86 of Harrodsburg, widow of Robert Wise,
died Friday, May 17, 2013.
Born in Frankfort, she was the daughter of the late Lester
and Audry Sheridan Quire.
She was a Homemaker and member of the Harrodsburg Church of
Christ.
She is survived by: two daughters, Rita (Ronnie) Clark of
Frankfort and Carolyn (Larry) Reed of Lawrenceburg; one son, Duard Wise of
Harrodsburg; a sister, Josephine Smith of Frankfort; two grandchildren, Ricky
Clark and Deidrea Wade; and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan S. Clark, and
a brother, Marvin H. Quire, and two half brothers, Onie M. Rodgers and J.
Stanley Rodgers.
Funeral service will be held Monday, May, 20, at 2 p.m. at
the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Mike Estes and Keith Greer. Burial will follow
in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday.
The family request memorial donations be sent to the
charity of one's choice
PAULINE BOLTON
Pauline
Barker Bolton, 80, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at her home.
She was born April 3, 1933 in Lancaster, to the late Leslie and Mamie Ross Barker. She was the widow of James H. Bolton.
Mrs. Bolton had worked at Cowden's Manufacturing in Lancaster and Palm Beach in Danville, she had worked at Camp Dick School as a cafeteria worker and as a bus monitor there, she retired this past December as a bus monitor after many years with the Garrard County School system. She was a member of the Victory Christian Church.
Survivors include: two sons, Keith H. Bolton (Becky) of Lancaster and Barry Todd Bolton (Suprina) of Stark, FL; siblings, Geneva VanArsdale of Burgin, Rita Coulter of Stanford, Betty Pingleton of Burgin, Shirley Daly of Forkland, Sonny Barker of Junction City and Barbara Jo Barker of Salvisa; seven grandchildren, Brian, Adam, Kaala, Corey and Carly Bolton, Brittney Ellison and Lindsey Mink; a great-granddaughter, Laken Ellison; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Valerie McMullin.
Funeral service will be Monday, May 20, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the Spurlin Funeral Home, Lancaster. Rev. Steve Bruce and Rev. Justin Boyd will be officiating the service. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials in Lieu of flowers may be given to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942
CHARLES CORNISH
Charles Curtis Cornish, 84, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013
at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
He was the husband of the late Jean Routt Cornish. He was
born June 14, 1928 in Mercer County to the late Levi and Ollie McKinney
Cornish.
He was a retired janitor with 21 Brands Distillery in
Frankfort. He attended the Ninevah Christian Church where he was recently
baptized.
Including his wife, Charles was preceded in death by a
brother J.C. Cornish and several half brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16,
at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery pavilion. Bro. Terry Cooper will officiate.
Visitation will be from 12 (noon) – 2 p.m. Thursday at the
Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg.
Memorials are suggested to Ninevah Christian Church, 1195
Ninevah Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
KATHERYN SHERROW
Katheryn Minter Sherrow, 89, of Harrodsburg, widow of
Harry C. Sherrow, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital in Harrodsburg.
Born November 3, 1923 in Brandenburg, KY (Meade County), she was the daughter of the late Tom and Ruth (Sharp) Minter.
She was a retired employee for Signet Systems of Harrodsburg, a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she was a member of the WMU and the ladies’ Sunshiners Sunday School Class.
Survivors include: one daughter, Ruth E. (Jimmy) Keller, Bohon; one son, Hogan Thomas (Lynn) Sherrow, Rogue River, OR; one sister, Magnolene Rafferty, Elizabethtown; one brother, Freddy Minter, Vine Grove, KY; one daughter-in-law, Pat Fagenbush, Frankfort; 10 grandchildren, Donnie (Benita) Hatter, Jimmy (Suzzanne) Hatter, Elaine (Dave) Henderson, Lisa Hayes, Carla Sherrow, Carol Sherrow, Tommy Sherrow, Hogan M. (Andrea) Sherrow, Rickey (Liz) Keller and Dena Keller; 13 great-grandchildren, Keith (Julie) Hatter, Anna (Dylan) Platt, Sherrie (Jason) Hatter, Jessica (Hunter) Rawlings, John ( Tiffany) Devine, Tabitha Devine, Samantha Devine, B.J. Shackleford, Pamela Hubble, Patrick Sherrow, Branden Stine, Nicky Keller and Emily Keller; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Harry B. Sherrow, three brothers, Erin Minter, Hollis Minter, David Minter, four sisters Viola Perry, Virgie Dee Goodin, Evelyn Zachery, and Tula Bee Zachery; two great granddaughters, Kathy Hatter and Michele Sherrow, and by one great-great-granddaughter Willa Moore.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Sims Funeral Services by Bro. Pat Massie and Curtis Sherrow. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2013 from 5 until 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. until the time of service at Sims Funeral Services.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Hatter, Jimmy Hatter, Hogan Sherrow, Keith Hatter, Hunter Rawlings and Rickey Keller.
Honorary bearers will be members of Katheryn’s Sunday School class at Bethel Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Gideons International, POB 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or to Heritage Hospice, POB 1213, Danville, KY 40423.
Expressions of
sympathy may be sent to the family at www.simsfuneralservices.com
MYRTLE ASHFORD
Myrtle
Ashford, 91, of Harrodsburg, widow of George Ashford, died Saturday, May 4,
2013 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born June 6, 1921 in Gary, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Albert Washington and Lillian Clara Mae Smith Reeves. She was a self-employed beautician, a nurse’s aide and was a member of the St. Peter AME Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Essie Mae Reeves Smith of Merrillville, Ind. and Iona Williams of Joliet, Ill.; a nephew, Phillip Richie of Hampton, Ga.; two nieces, Anita (Deon Broome) Young of Las Vegas, Nev. and Gwen (Robert) Harris of Harrodsburg; a great-niece, Beth Harris (Gordon) Jackson of Harrodsburg and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Marion Reeves Thompson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 14 at the St. Peter AME Church with Bro. Ralph Smith officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.simsfuneralservices.com.
(HH Thu May 16, 2013)
BEVERLY BAKER
Beverly
Ann Lathery Baker, 39, of Harrodsburg, wife of Bill Baker, died Saturday, May
11 at The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
She was the daughter of Brenda Foley (Harrison) Sizemore of Versailles, and the late John Robert Lathery. She was an active member of the Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Versailles.
Survivors in addition to her husband and mother include two daughters, Tabitha (Noni) Bernabe and Tiffany (Nemo) Beltran; a son, James Austin Steele and a step daughter, Julie Baker, all of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Tammy (Brian) Wiese of Lexington and Jennifer (Lalo Rios) Snow of Versailles; three brothers, Bradford Walton, and Paul Wayne Lathery, both of Versailles and John Robert Lathery of Lawrenceburg; a stepfather, Jake Foley of Versailles and six grandchildren
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 17 at the Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Terry Gillum officiating. Burial will follow at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Pallbearers will be Austin Steele, Noni Bernabe, Nemo Beltran, Brad Walton, Paul Lathery, John Robert Lathery, Brian Wiese and Junior Lathery.
Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. today, Thursday, May 16 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.blackburnandward.com.
(HH Thu May 16, 2013)
JANICE CUMMINS
Janice Erwin Cummins, 62 of Danville died
Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Danville.
Born November 21, 1950 in Ohio, she was a
daughter of the late Gene Erwin and Velora Jenkins VanMeter.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church
in Danville, She was a nurse, having worked at St. Joseph Hospital and the
Dialysis Clinic in Danville and was a former employee of Palm Beach. Janice
loved creative writing, reading and listening to music. Her greatest joy was
spending time with her grandchildren.
Her survivors include: one son and his wife,
Shane and Chrissy Cummins of Harrodsburg; one daughte, Cassandre Short and her
fiancé, Gary Rosenbum, of Junction City; one brother and his wife, Gene and
Marsha Erwin of Berea; two sisters and their husbands, Missy and Chris Mandy of
Louisville and Deborah and Scottie Crump of Ohio. Also surviving are four grandchildren,
Gage Horn, Zane Short and Bailey and Collin Cummins.
Services for Janice will be conducted at 11
a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, t the Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville, by Rev.
Doug Davis, with burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gage Horn, Justin
Clarkson, Collin and Shane Cummins, Gene Erwin and Chris Mandy.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to
Immanuel Baptist Church, 1280 Faulkner Lane, Danville, KY. 40422. These
donations are to be made in memory of Walter and Evelyn Cummins.
You may visit Janice’s online guestbook at
www.wilderfh.com
(Note: This obituary was not included in the May 16, 2013 issue
of the Harrodsburg Herald)
MARVIN DEVERS
Marvin
Devers, 94 of Scottsburg, Ind., husband of Mildred Roberts Devers, died
Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Ind.
Born Feb. 19, 1919 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late W.O. and Lula Pearl Claunch Devers. He was a retired grounds superintendent for the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and a member of the Scottsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a son, W. J. “Dub” (Judy) Devers of Grand Ledge, Mich.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Curt C. Devers and two sisters, Martha and Catherine.
Funeral Services are today, Thursday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at Collins Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Brackney officiating. Burial is in Bethal Baptist Cemetery in Leota, Ind.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and after 10 a.m. today, Thursday, May 16 at the funeral home
Memorial contributions may be made to his church c/o Collins Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.collinsfuneralhome.net.
PAID OBIT
(HH Thu May 16, 2013)
NELLIE GILL
Nellie
“Nell” Lou Gill, 83, of Harrodsburg, wife of Joseph M. Gill, died Friday, May
10, 2013.
Born July 22, 1929 in Hazard she was the daughter of the late Morton H. and Maude Dixon Steele. She was a retired Mercer County School teacher and a member of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church, Kate Riker Church Circle, Presbyterian Women, New Comer’s Homemaker’s Club, NEA, KEA, Mercer Retired Teacher’s Association, Kentucky Economic Association and Co-founder of the Pioneer Saddle Club.
Survivors in addition to her husband include a daughter, Jennifer (Phillip) Gill Dobbs of Lexington; a brother, Tommy (Justine) Steele of Williamstown; a grandson, Justin Lee Gill Dobbs of Lexington and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Harold and Julius Steele.
Services are today, Thursday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Lindberg officiating. Pallbearers are Nathan Arvin, David Steele, Gary Ginter, Larry Yeager, Allen McQuerry, Shari Coffman, Earl Hungate and Amos Jenkins. Honorary bearers are: Lisa Centers, Margaret Dugan, Nancy Jenkins, Bob McQuerry, Sandi Russell, Ellen Lipps and the Pioneer Saddle Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.
(HH Thu May 16, 2013)
CHARLES GOODLETT
Charles Wayne Goodlett, 50, of Lawrenceburg, died
Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Earl and Evelye Mae "Dolly" Stratton Goodlett.
He was a member of Ninevah Christian Church, and a former maintenance worker for the City of Versailles. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
He is survived by: his wife of 33 years, Selina Vaughn Goodlett ; three daughters, Crystal Gayle Goodlett, and Makenzye Layne Goodlett, both of Lawrenceburg and Stacy Lynn (Jeremy) Renner, Harrodsburg; five sisters, Mildred Ann Dennis, Joyce (Eric) Smith, Shirley (John) Maddox, all of Lawrenceburg, Judy Wash, and Debbie (Johnny) Carrier, both of Frankfort; two brothers, Earl Ray (Mildred) Goodlett, and Barry (Julie) Goodlett, Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren, Morgan Elise Renner and Savanah Kate Renner, Harrodsburg; his father-in-law, Roy Vaughn, Lawrenceburg; two sisters-in-law, Diane Goodlett and Bonnie Goodlett, both of Lawrenceburg; a brother- in-law, Troy (Becky) Vaughn, Lawrenceburg, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Terry Cooper officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life, c/o Derek Ruble, 106 Hamlin Way, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
Casketbearers were Frankie Stevens, Spencer Barnett, Ronnie Phelps, Kevin Goodlett, Scottie Foley, Darrin Goodlett, Matthew Seace and Brian Nichols.
Honorary bearers were Jimmy McGuffin, Jamie McGuffin and Dustin McGuffin.
(Note: This obituary was not included in the May 16, 2013 issue of
the Harrodsburg Herald)
ROWENA KELSAY
Rowena
M. Kelsay, 88 of Harrodsburg, widow of Leonard Kelsay, died Saturday, May 11,
2013, at The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born in Buckeye, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Sadie Burton May. She was a graduate of University of Kentucky, a former employee of Sportleigh Hall, Western Union, and Shewmaker’s Antique Mall. She also volunteered for the American Cancer Society and the Speech and Drama Club.
Survivors include one son, Leonard Kelsay of Harrodsburg; a niece, Ann Welcher of Burgin; two aunts, Lucille May of Richmond and Dorothy May of London.
Graveside services were conducted Monday, May 13 at the Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Garland Hawkins officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Garrard County Public Library, the Cancer Society or the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.
(HH Thu May 16, 2013)
VERNON RECORD
Vernon
V. Record, 92, of Louisville, husband (widower) of Marjorie Rankin Record, died
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Masonic Home.
Born May 23, 1921 in Salvisa, he was the son of the late Will and Ell Trisler Record. He attended Georgetown College and was a retired mortician. He was a life member of American Legion Post #34, a Navy veteran of WWII, a masonic member of Anderson Lodge #90, Lawrenceburg and a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville.
Survivors in addition to his wife (deceased Mar 8, 2008) include his brother, Billy (Vern) Record of Georgetown, Texas; four nieces, Cathy (Bob) McGraw of Rome, Ga., Belle (Josh) Sarnoff of Washington, D.C., Susan (Buddy) Young of Canyon, Texas and Vickie Record of Austin, Texas; one nephew, Wendell (Joy) Belew, Jr. of Washington, D.C., and several great- nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Record Belew.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana with David Hartley officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.simsfuneralservices.com or www.owenfuneralhome.com.
(Note: Corrected to note that his wife
predeceased him.)
(HH Thu May 16, 2013)