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Patricia Ann Pettit Mynhier
1941 - 2008
MORHEAD - Patricia Ann Pettit Mynhier, age 67, of Mynhier Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.
She was born May 10, 1941, in Preble County, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late David Hopkins “Hoppy” Pettit and Bearl Haney Pettit. She moved back to Kentucky as a young child and lived at Bangor, Kentucky. She loved taking care of her siblings there. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Patty is survived by her husband, Emory “Paul” Mynhier, whom she married
April 10, 1966, and one daughter, Twila Mynhier Brooks, an attorney in Lexington, and husband Eric, curator of Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, in Lexington.
Other survivors include one sister, Judith Terry of Morehead, Kentucky, and five brothers, Wayne, Paul, Gene, and Gary Pettit, all of Morehead, Kentucky, and David Pettit, Jr., of Clearfield, Kentucky.
In addition, she had beloved pets Isabella and Whitey, grand pets Smokey, Horus, Henry and Buttons.
She loved to quilt and made her “son” Eric a quilt each Christmas. He sleeps with her quilts every night. She loved to visit Lexington see her “children” and cats.
She went to live in Morehead in her 20s and worked for the Fraleys. Patty was a former food service employee at the Dairy Queen and Morehead State University Adron Doran University Center. She met her husband while working at M.S.U. She was of the Church of God Faith.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Ison officiating. Burial was in New Alfrey Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Eric Brooks, Ken Brooks, Tony Pettit, Chris Terry, Gary Pettit, Jr., and Donnie Pettit.
Visitation was Saturday, August 9, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Worship Lord Jesus Christ (W.L.J.C.), P. O. Box Y, Beattyville, KY 41311; Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd. Lexington, KY 40502; Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, P. O. Box 1040, Morehead, KY 40351
Wilma Spencer
1915-2008
FLEMINGSBURG - Wilma Todd Spencer, age 93, widow of Dye Spencer, passed away Friday morning, August 8, 2008. She was born in Fleming County, Kentucky Jan. 26, 1915. Her parents were the late Thomas and Etta Denton Todd. Mrs. Spencer was a member of the Flemingsburg Christian Church.
Survivors: 1 son Gerald (Carol) Spencer, Flemingsburg; 1 sister Leota Williams, Lebanon, Ohio; 2 grandchildren Dayna (Mike) Seelig, Rowan County, Ky.; Matthew Spencer, Live Oak, Florida; 4 great grandchildren: Rian (Joy) Brown, Justin (Carey) Brown, Tyler Spencer and Lindsey Spencer, Rowan County, Ky.; 1 great great granddaughter, Cameran Spencer Mills, Rowan County. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Harlan Todd, Madeline Colliver, and Lela Walton.
Funeral services were 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Rev. Peter Morgan and Rev. Norman Wasson officiating. Burial in the Elizaville Cemetery.
Visitation at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home after 6:00 P.M. Sunday.
Elma Gertrude Puckett Irvin
1933-2008
MOREHEAD - Elma Gertrude Puckett Irvin, age 75, of Rawcel Heights, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead after an extended illness.
Born May 6, 1933, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Monnie Belle Sparks Puckett. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Puckett, and two sisters, Linda and Geneva Puckett.
Elma is survived by one daughter, Robin Lands and her husband Roy of Soldier, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Matthew Lands and Valarie and Adam Lands and Sunshine; and four great grandchildren, Samantha Parker, Ivory Dixon, Hannah Lands, and Wrangler Lands.
Also surviving are four brothers, Clayton Puckett of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Jimmy Puckett of Morehead, Kentucky, Robbie Puckett of Soldier, Kentucky, Mike Puckett of Winston Salem, North Carolina; five sisters, Violet Fields of Demopolis, Alabama, Pauline Terry of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Jackie Howard of Morehead, Kentucky, Diana Puckett of Morehead, Kentucky, Yvonne Sue Puckett of Winston Salem, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.
Elma was a member of the Upper Tygart Homemakers Club and enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a member of the Church of God.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Andy Lands officiating. Burial will follow in the Clearfield Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Rodney Puckett, Darren Puckett, David Puckett, Arnie Henderson, John Lands, and George Lands.
Visitation was after 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christian Social Services, 1446 E. Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351
Kenneth R. "Kenny" McKenzie
1958-2008
SALT LICK - Kenneth R. "Kenny" McKenzie, 49, of 796 Vanlandingham Road, Salt Lick, passed away Tuesday May 13, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Interstate 64 in Bath County.
Kenny was born July 17, 1958, the son of Guy and Joyce McKenzie of Salt Lick and was an employee of Save-A-Lot Foods in Winchester.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are 2 children, Krissy and Justin McKenzie both of Morehead, 1 sister, Penny Stockdale and her husband Ronnie of Salt Lick, 4 brothers, Darrell McKenzie and his wife Donna of Grange City, Joe McKenzie and his wife Ginny of Owingsville, Jerry McKenzie of Farmers and Forrest "Frosty" Mckenzie and his wife Chandy of Salt Lick. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday May 15 at 2:00 PM at the Midland First Church Of God with Bro. Bush Stevenson and Bro. Rodney Williams officiating. Burial followed in New Alfrey Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home of Salt Lick cared for the arrangements.
Margaret Royse
1925-2008
FLEMINGSBURG - Margaret Adele Creamer Royse, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with Jesus May 18, 2008 at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg. Born March 31, 1925 to Gail L. and Mary B. Creamer of Muses Mills, Kentucky, Adele was a long-time member of the Bluebank Christian Church. Preceding her in death were her husband of 64 years, Arnold Royse, Jr., her parents, and brother, George Frank Creamer.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs. William Estill Royse, Sr., her children, Sharon Laraine (Edward) Ratcliff of Cynthiana and Ramona Celeste (Linton) Parker of Flemingsburg. Grandchildren include Paul (Michelle) Foster, Wesley (Jacqueline) Foster, Angela (Ron) Middleton, Bradley Adkins, Elizabeth Parker, Jana Lindsey and Tina (Robert) Hall. Great-grandchildren are Kacey (Jeremy) Hamm, Dustin French, Kyle Foster, Serena Faster, Lucas Foster, Aeryn Middleton, Michael Phetteplace, Samantha Hall, and Jamie Hedgecoth. She leaves one great-great-grandchild, Emma Grace Hamm. Nephews and nieces are Charles W. Wagoner (deceased), William Estill (Marlene) Royse, Jr., Stephanie and Tim; Tracy Allen (Cindy) Royse, Katie Royse, and Chris and Emily, Brady, Mikalyn and Abigail Voll; Julienne (John) Alderman, Sara and Evan.
Gail and Mary Creamer raised Adele and Frank during the depression. Life was hard, rural roads were nearly impassable at times and “Miss Mary” doctored horseback as a nurse-midwife. The background of Adele’s life must include the traumatic illness she suffered as a child. Here is the account of January 1930 as Adele remembered it:
“Mother’s greatest nursing challenge came on a cold winter night when I was five years old and running a high temperature. In spite of all the usual methods Mother couldn’t control my fever. This was something she had never seen and by morning I was completely paralyzed. After three long days, my temperature was near to normal. Mother administered water and broth and set about moving my arms and legs and turning me from side to side trying to restore feeling. Dad rode horseback through snow, belly deep to the horse, nine miles to the nearest phone to call the doctor. But road conditions were impossible and the doctor wouldn’t come.
"On the fifth day, hearing Dad’s voice, I opened my eyes and recognized him. My strength returned slowly and by March I could use all of my body except for my right leg. Hot wraps along with vigorous massages and exercise failed to bring improvement and it was decided to take me to Children’s Hospital in Lexington. When the doctors questioned Mother as to the details of my symptoms and treatment administered, it was unquestionably infantile paralysis or polio as it is better known. Through my parents’ prayers and Mother’s tireless efforts, I had survived the deadly disease.”
Survival of polio at age five helped develop the strength, determination and courage that would carry Adele through life. She married
her childhood sweetheart, Arnold, a month before graduating as Valedictorian of Fleming County High School’s 1943 senior class. Crutches and a leg brace did not stop her from having a family, keeping house, learning to drive and pursuing her hobbies and church activities. Adele devoted herself full time to her husband, daughters and homemaking. As an accomplished seamstress, she sewed nearly all the clothing for herself and the girls. Obtaining her driver’s license in the early 60’s was extraordinary for a physically challenged person and accomplished with Arnold’s mechanical ingenuity. She always believed in helping others and as a sewing leader shared her skills with the 4-H program.
Since her childhood Adele had enjoyed sketching and design. That interest led her to join Deanna Standiford’s art classes for adults in the 70’s where she learned to paint with acrylics and relished being a student once more. She also loved crossword puzzles, canasta and playing the piano. She served the Bluebank Christian Church as she was able, as Sunday School teacher and pianist.
Adele’s legacy to all those she has touched is something she repeated often to her daughters growing up, “Always trust in God, be kind to others–especially those in need, and never ever stop loving each other, no matter what.”
A celebration of Adele’s life will be Friday, May 23 at 1 p.m. at the Boone-Nickell Funeral Home. Interment will be in Fleming County Cemetery where balloons will be released in her honor. Honorary pallbearers are Adele’s loving caregivers, Elizabeth Borders, Linda Bussell, Tracey Heflin, Sharon Hunt, Valerie Sewell, Bernice Staggs, Candance Sweet, Lisa Vise, and Polly Williams.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Bluebank Christian Church in care of Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, 150 West Water Street, Flemingsbrug, KY, 41041.
Robert Sloan
1925-2008
Robert Sloan, 82, of Muncie, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at his residence.
He was born June 3, 1925, in Van Lear, Kentucky, to William Baldwin and Rosa (Coldiron) Sloan. Mr. Sloan worked as an audio-visual technician for Muncie Community schools and Morehead State University for 30 years. Robert was a member of Christ Chapel Church of Muncie and was a Kentucky Colonel. He loved gardening, hunting and fishing. Mr. Sloan was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II from 1943 to 1946.
Survivors include two sons: Robert Sloan (wife-Julie) of Morehead, KY; Tom Sloan of Muncie, IN; daughter: Joy Campbell (husband-David) of Daleville; two brothers: Charlie Sloan (wife-Louise) of Muncie, IN; Bill Sloan (wife-Judy) of Morehead, KY; sister: Ethel Thomas of Muncie, IN; cousin: Carl Clark of Muncie, IN; grandchildren: Rob Sloan of Indianapolis, IN; Brent Sloan (wife-Karla) of Muncie, IN; Darbi Stephens (husband-Scott) of Muncie, IN; Gabe Campbell of Muncie, IN; Travis Campbell (wife-Amanda) of Muncie, IN; Kylie DeVault (husband-Kyle) of Anderson, IN; and Cody Sloan of Muncie; IN; and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Marjorie (Martt) Sloan, and now they are together forever. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Tom; and two sisters, Pearl and Georgiann.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals with the Rev. Gary McQuain officiating. Burial will follow at Stewart Cemetery in Clearfield, KY with military rites conducted at the graveside by the U.S. Navy and Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Parson Mortuary in Muncie and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead.
May Puckett Hall
1920-2008
MOREHEAD – May Puckett Hall, age 88, of Rawcel Heights, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the Life Care Center.
She was born March 12, 1920, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Martin and Lula Bell Dehart Puckett. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Nora Thurman in 2001 and Wanda Jolley in 1975; five brothers, Bert, Jasper, Elmer, Virgil, and Charles Puckett; and two sisters, Vada Williams and Ruth Saylor.
Her husband, Curtis Hall, passed away February 27, 1997.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth Lee (Jack) Hall of Indianapolis, Indiana; a brother, James Puckett of Merrillville, Indiana; a sister, Cora Jane Click of Morehead, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Leon Fultz, J. C. Jolley, Jr., Rusty Thurman, and Kenneth Lee Hall, Jr.; two step-grandchildren, Charles and Terry Myers; and five great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two special friends, Virginia Brown and Almeda Brown.
Mrs. Hall was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, quilting, and loving her grandchildren. She was of the Church of God faith.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Gary McQuain officiating. Burial was in the Brown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Glenn Hall, Bill Hurst, Mark Surber, Travis Jolley, Gary Brown, and J. C. Jolley.
Visitation was Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
