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Charline Ward
1930-2008
Visitation: Family and friends may gather for visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, at the Smith & McQuiston Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City..
Funeral: Charline’s home going will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, in the Pine Mountain Chapel
Burial: interment to follow at the Big Laurel Cemetery
Survivors: Charline will be missed by her husband, Rev. Tom Ward, whom she married
March 5, 2004; her daughters, Cathy Stanton and Phronia Kramarczyk and her husband, Steve, all of Richmond; a sister, Maxine Ball, of Hamilton, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren and a very special friend, Joan Ripley of Richmond.
Charline was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 49 years, Arch Wilder, on August 19, 1997; an infant brother, and her dog, Sugar.
Facts: Charline L. Wilder-Ward, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, at Arbor Trace. She was born March 5, 1930, in Evarts, Kentucky to Floyd and Minnie Sue Madden Lewis. She graduated the Pine Mountain Settlement School in Kentucky and lived in the Richmond area since 1948. She earned a bachelors degree in Social Work, studying at Eastern Kentucky University, Ball State University and IU East. She taught Special Education students at Boston, Riley and Nicholson schools before her retirement in the early 1980s. She also taught Adult Basic Education at Richmond State Hospital. Charline was faithful to the Lord. She was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church and was an active ambassador of Christ, witnessing in nursing homes, hospitals, with her bus ministry and as a local organizer for the National Day of Prayer. She was active with the Red Bird Mission and did mission work on Sioux reservations out west. She enjoyed going to flea markets and attending court trials.
Rich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Gary Bowman
1957-2008
Visitation: Visitation will be held Friday, December 19, 2008 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home
Funeral: Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Collins, Rev. Willard King & Rev. T.J. Brewer officiating
Burial: Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery of Keith, Ky. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers
Survivors: Survivors include his wife of 32 Years; Vanda Collins Bowman of Baxter, Ky. Two sons; Travis Bowman of Richmond, Ky. Justin Bowman of Richmond, Ky. Mother; Nellie Napier of Evarts, Ky. Step-father; Harvey Napier of Graysknob, Ky. Two brothers; Billy Wayne Bowman of Evarts, Ky. Mack Napier & wife Trina of Evarts, Ky. Two sisters; Beverly Napier of Evarts, Ky. Vickie Blanton of Louisville, Ky. Special brother-in-law; Jim Collins of Cawood, Ky. Special friends; Allen, Prindle, Emily & Harlee Sergent. Special niece & family; Tonya, David, Haley, Ethan & Gracen Anderson. Lisa Bennett, Chelsey, Blake & Noah. And several other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his father; Bill Bowman. Brother; Harvey Lloyd Napier. Special cousin; Tony Brewer.
Facts: Gary Lee Bowman 51, of Baxter, Ky. passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1957 in Harlan, Ky. Mr. Bowman was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator and believed in the Pentecostal faith.
Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Thomas Pruitt
1926-2008
Visitation: Visitation will be at 1 p.m. at the Harlan Church of Christ, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at the Harlan Church of Christ.
Survivors: He is survived by brother, Dr. Ronald Anthony Pruitt and sister-in-law Gene Goley Pruitt of Burlington, NC. He is also survived by daughters Gail Pruitt Hall and husband Davey Hall of Atlanta, Laura Pruitt Bostrom and husband Niels Robert Bostrom of Versailles, KY, Mary Pruitt Walter and husband Otto Walter of Bradenton, FL, and daughter-in-law Donna Hale Pruitt of Waynesville, GA, wife of Thomas D. Pruitt III, deceased. He is also survived by grandchildren Maria Shake' Bostrom, Cincinnati, OH, Peter Christian Bostrom and Anna Rachel Bostrom of Versailles, KY, Lauren Elizabeth Walter and Andrew Thomas Walter of Bradenton, FL, Abigail Grace Pruitt and Harlan Thomas Pruitt of Waynesville, GA and Jay Jones, Donna's son of a previous marriage.
He was preceded in death by his wife Shake' Laura Hekimian Pruitt January 15, 2007.
Facts: Thomas David Pruitt Jr., of Harlan, KY, died December 18, 2008, at his home.Born July 14, 1926, in Nashville, TN, he was the son of Gertrude Bookout and Thomas D. Pruitt, Sr.Resident of Harlan since 1957, Dr. Pruitt worked in Internal Medicine and in Ophthalmology at the Harlan Miner's Memorial Hospital and the Daniel Boone Clinic. He volunteered in responsible positions in the hospital staff organization and in several community organizations including boards of the Harlan Public Library and the Pine Mountain Settlement School. He and his wife Shake' supported community arts activities and served at Christ's Hand's Community Kitchen. Most significant to him was his brief stint as minister of Smith Presbyterian Church and the many years he served as lay minister and Bible teacher at the Harlan Church of Christ. Thomas (called "Whitey" by his fellow soldiers because of his sunbleached hair) served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After Officer Candidate School he served with occupation troops in Germany. Since retirement "Dr. Tom" pursued his many life-long creative and intellectual interests, participating as a Donovan Scholar at Southeast Community College in literature, history, and studio arts courses, listening to music, and reading on a wide range of topics. He especially enjoyed his Wednesday evening Bible class and talking with friends who frequently called or came by the house to visit.
Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Crystal Vanover
Visitation: Visitation is from 6 - 9 pm Friday and from 12 noon until the funeral hour on Saturday at the Poor Fork Church of Christ at Rosspoint.
Funeral: Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday at the church with James Forrester officiating.
Burial: Burial will follow at Evarts Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are Travis Harrison, Terry Harrison, Scoot Vanover, John Bart Smith, Tyler Barton, David Vanover, Dennis "Biggen" Smith and Dougie Asher.
Survivors: Survivors include a son, Bucky Vanover and wife Chasity, Loyall; a daughter, Christina Fredrickson and husband Michael, Rosspoint; three sisters, Robin Oaks and husband Bob, Barbourville; Jawanjean Barton, Middlesboro; Tammy Vaughn, Evarts; two brothers, Terry Day and wife Debbie, Barbourville; and Melvin Day, Jr. and wife Maria, Dartmont; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and dear friends.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Day, Sr. and Betty Ann Zitt Day.
Facts: Crystal Vanover, 52 of Rosspoint, entered Eternal Rest on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at UK Medical Center in Lexington following an illness. A native of Kenton County, Crystal had lived in Harlan County most of her life. She worked in mapping and surveying for the Harlan County PVA office. She was a member of the Poor Fork Church of Christ. Crystal was active in the community in many ways, including coaching sports and cheerleading while her children were involved. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed four-wheeling and fishing. She was an avid supporter of the U.T. Volunteers.
Harlan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Bethel McKnight Jr.
Visitation: Visitation will be held 5-8pm Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Tri City Funeral Home in Benham.
Funeral: Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Monday, December 22, 2008 in the Chapel of Tri City Funeral Home with Rev. Mike McKnight officiating.
Burial: Interment will follow in Hall Cemetery at Cloverlick. Graveside military rites will be conducted by VFW Post 5171 of Cumberland. Cole Wilson, Zachary Wilson, Aaron Tackett, Randall Tackett, Sean Tolaver, Brent Raleigh, and Larry Gilliam will serve as pallbearers.
Survivors: Survivors include his wife, Judy Darlene Cress McKnight, Partridge; four children, Connie McKnight, London; Kim Telscher, Cincinnati, OH; Tracey Tackett, Cumberland; Charlotte McKnight, Partridge; three brothers, Roy McKnight, Gallatin, TN; Harold McKnight, Harrison, MI; Roger McKnight, Dandridge, TN; four sisters, Doris Phipps, Cumberland; Betty Phipps and Pauline Trent, both of Partridge; Bonnie Logins, Cornelia, GA; grandchildren, Chuckie, Jessica, Aaron, Cole, Zachary, Brandon, and Nicholas; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bethel and Pearlie Mae Estep McKnight.
Facts: Charles Bethel McKnight, Jr., 77, of Partridge passed away Friday, December 19, 2008 at his home. Charles was a native of Cumberland and had lived in the area most of his life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired coal miner. He was a member of Cloverlick Free Will Baptist Church.
Tri-City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Eudean Taylor
Age: 67
Visitation: At J. W. Call Funeral Home after 6:00 PM Monday
Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Wednesday at J. W. Call Funeral Home with Dale Williamson and Richard Staton officiating
Interment: Taylor Family Cemetery at Lower Brushy
Phyllis was born in Pike Co., the daughter of the late Wallace Bailey and Zella McCoy Taylor. She was a member of the Big Branch Old Regular Baptist Church and former owner of Delta Supply. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Henry and James Taylor.
Survivors include:
Four sons: Glenn (Virginia) Taylor, Kenneth (Traci) Taylor, Joey (Robyn) Taylor, and Sidney "Bucky" (Melinda) Taylor all of Pikeville
Two daughters: Kay (Wendell) Williamson and Lisa Thacker both of Pikeville
Three sisters: Ruby Kinzer and Pauline Bentley both of Allen, KY and Verna Ford of Fords Branch
Two brothers: Grover Taylor of Johnson City, TN and Jonah Taylor of Galion, OH
Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild
Pallbearers: Glen Tayor, Kenneth Taylor, Joey Taylor, Bucky Taylor, Jonathan Williamson and Nicholas Taylor
Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Mullins, Caden Thacker, Wallace, Bailey Taylor, and Wendall Williamson
