Miscellaneous Mercer County, Kentucky Obituaries

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EULA CLARK Eula Hurst Clark, 84, of Lexington, widow of David Jasper Clark, died Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at Hartland Health Care Center. A native of Woodford County, she was a daughter of the late William Terrill and Carrie Wiley Hurst. She was a member of Broadway Christian Church. Survivors include three brothers, Melvin and Z. B. Hurst, both of Lexington, and James Hurst, Brookport, IL; one sister, Nell Brummette, Lousville, and several relatives in Mercer County. she was preceded in death by a brother, William Hurst. Funeral services were Friday, September 13, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington, with Bro. Byron Jessup officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ron Brummette, Melvin E. Hurst, William P. Hurst, David Hurst, Ron Hurst and Steve Contreras. (Thu Sep 19, 1996) LAVERNE FRANCIS Mrs. Laverne Weldon Francis, 70, of 1333 Hartston Drive, Lexington, died Wednesday, September 4, 1996. Born February 19, 1926, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Goble and Evelyn Cornelius Weldon. She was a member of Southland Christian Church. Survivors include: her husband, Truly Francis, Lexington; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Hendren; one brother, John C. Weldon, Boyle County; one sister, Mrs. Chester (Betty) Lewis, of Tennessee; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 7, at Pruitt Funeral Home, Lexington, with Rev. Raymond Bishop officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. (Thu Sep 19, 1996) GERALD VANCE Mr. Gerald Garlan Vance, 68, of 108 Donna, Gulfport, MS, who was here visiting friends in Harrodsburg, died Friday, September 13, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 10, 1928 in Canvas, WV he was the son of the late Charles Allen and Nora Irene Richmond Vance. He was the former co-owner of the Add-A-Girl-Guy Temporary, Inc., a member of the Revival Tabernacle in Lexington, and had served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Ann Strange Vance, Gulfport, MS; one son, Jerry R. Vance, Gulfport; one daughter, Paula Jessup, Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Burlan Vance, Gauley Bridge, WV; one sister, Sylvia Hinkle, Rupert, WV; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 16, at the Riemann Funeral Home, Gulfport, MS, with burial in Flora Hills Cemetery and Mausoleum. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. (Thu Sep 19, 1996) NORVIE WHITE Mr. Norvie Lee White, 96, died Tuesday, September 17, 1996, at the Masonic Home in Shelbyville. Born January 5, ,1900 in Washington County, he was the son of the late William Dudley and Mary Etta Adkinson White. He was a retired Salesman, a member of Masonic Lodge 777, Harrodsburg, Oleika Temple, Lexington, and a member of the First Methodist Church in Lexington. Survivors include; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Donna Lea) Humston, Lawrenceburg; one sister, Mrs. Elfie Weston, Arkansas City, KS; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Marie Hungate; three sisters, Mrs. Nell Bohe, Mrs. Mary Watts, Mrs. Lillie Walker and one brother, Everette White. Masonic services will be held at the graveside at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 20. Chaplin F. E. Webster will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg is in charge of arrangements. (Thu Sep 19, 1996) VICTOR HELLARD Mr. Victor Hellard Jr., 57, of Versailles, died Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at the Woodford Hospital in Versailles. Born in Woodford County, August 16, 1939, he was the son of Leona Tilghman Hellard and the late Victor W. Hellard Sr. He was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Ellen Carpenter Hellard, Versailles; two brothers, George David Hellard, Versailles and Ronald W. Hellard, Nashville, TN. He was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carpenter of Burgin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 19, at the Versailles Baptist Church with Rev. John Kruschwitz and Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. (Thu Sep 19, 1996) BERNICE CLOYD Mrs. Bernice Cloyd, 99, of 614 Beaumont Avenue, died Thursday, September 12, 1996 at the Fellowship Home in Danville. Born September 7, 1897 in Lincoln, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lavina Hoaglin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include: one nephew, J. T. (Joyce) Cloyd, Harrodsburg; three nieces, Elizabeth Hardin, Margie Caldwell, Mary Anne Pippenger; one sister, Stella Sanders, Lincoln, IL. Services for Mrs. Cloyd were held Saturday, September 14, at the Willisburg Cemetery with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in the Willisburg Cemetery. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Sep 19, 1996) BONNIE BATES Bonnie Perry Bates, 88, died Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born April 3, 1908 in Anderson county, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Betty Jane Casey Perry. She was a retired supervisor from AT&T, attended Kavanaugh High School and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include: two nephews, Wilkes Bond Utterback, Harrodsburg and Charles Utterback, Jr., Louisville; three nieces, Mrs. Leroy (Amarylis) Cotton, and Mrs. Tommie Huffman, both of Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Marvin (Virginia) Perry, Mt. Eden. Funeral services were held Friday, September 20, at the Gash Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jeff Eaton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Shelby County. (Thu Sep 26, 1996) WALTER BROWN Mr. Walter Marvin Brown, 82, 408 N. Main Street, Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at Columbia Hospital of Frankfort. Born February 24, 1914 in Illinois, he was the son of the late John and Jessie Houchin Brown. He was a retired farmer, mechanic and Lawrenceburg Supply Co. employee and a member of the First Baptist Church and the Birdwhistell Sunday School Class. He was a graduate of Kavanaugh High School. Survivors include: his wife, Marjorie Peach Brown; one son, Bob Brown, Lexington; two daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Wilma) Johnson and Audrey Gail Brown, both of Frankfort; two step daughters, Mrs. Elsby (Rosetta) Robinson, Salvisa, Mrs. Edna Elliston, Richmond; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John S. Brown, three sisters, Helen Adams, Ethel Shelton and Doris Petrey and a step daughter, Nita Wise. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 19, at Gash Memorial Chapel by Rev. Jeff Eaton, Rev. Bob C. Jones, and Dr. Robert Jackson. Burial was in Sand Spring Cemetery in Anderson County. Pallbearers were Billy Ray Robinson, Brian Harden, Jimmy Shelton, John Brown, Jr., Steve Merryman and Paul Dedman Shelton. Honorary bearers were Arnold Perry and the Birdwhistell Sunday School Class. (Thu Sep 26, 1996) MICHAEL SAXON Mr. Michael Wayne Saxon, 40, of Borger, TX, died Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Carl Saxon of Borger, TX and Jean Tolley of Borger, TX. A native of Borger, he was employed by SA Oil Company and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He graduated from Borger High School in 1974. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Donna Allen Saxon; two stepsons, Thomas Reynolds and Jeremy Reynolds, both of Borger, TX; three brothers, Gary and Steve Saxon, Borger, and Terry Saxon of Dallas, TX; one sister, Carol Beckham, Borger; one grandmother, Ann King, Borger; three stepbrothers and one stepsister. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 21, at the First Christian Church, Borger, TX, with Rev. Tom Harrison officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Garden at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Pallbearers were Teddy West, Joe Crump, Jim Majors, Bobby Fanning, Joe Cox and Richard Shores. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. (Thu Sep 26, 1996) MRS. WILLIE CARRIER Mrs. Willie Mina Drury Gillis Carrier, 88, of Frankfort, died Friday, September 27, 1996 at Columbia of Frankfort. Born December 7, 1907 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Mae Dennis Drury. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Kentucky State Hospital in Danville. She was a member of the Bohon Christian Church. Survivors include: two sons, Arlan Eugene Gillis, Frankfort, Connie W. Gillis, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Minda) Shelton, Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Mrs. Olene Duncan, and Mrs. Hilda Drury, both of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Marie Burns, Chaplin; 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hansford Gillis, and Smith Carrier; two sons, Andrew and Randolph Gillis, two brothers, Thomas and Otis Drury, and two sisters, Irene Sea and Emma Sanford. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 29 at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with Rev. Stan Houser officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Louis Sea, Floyd Drury, Mark Drury, Billy Sanford, Gary Drury and Gayle Burns. Honorary bearers were Eddie Drury, Ronald Drury, Coy Sea, Gerald Drury, Steve Shelton, Duane Baxter, Gary Sanford, Darrell Sanford, Eddie Gillis, Lennie Gillis, Grady Gillis, and Asa Wilson (Thu Oct 3, 1996) MRS. DALLAS BUTLER Mrs. Dallas A. Butler, 77, of 544 Belmont Street, died Friday, September 27, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 22, 1919 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Armpie and Naomi Claunch. She was a retired inspector for Corning Glass in Harrodsburg, had attended Benton Baptist Church and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She was the widow of James Rupert Butler. Survivors include, her son, Donnie Butler, Harrodsburg, three grandsons, Scott Butler, Paul Douglas Butler, Chaz "Bubba" Butler, all of Harrodsburg; one granddaughter, Lorie Gowins, Harrodsburg; eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 30, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Paul Murray, Robert Mayes, Harold Baker, Mike Dean, Gary Osborne, Troy Gowins, Scott Butler and Doug Butler. (Thu Oct 3, 1996) MRS. LORAINE JACKSON Mrs. Loraine Pittman Jackson, 81, of 2345 Bluegrass Pike, Danville, died Saturday, September 28, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born March 24, 1915, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Georgia Hendren Pittman. She was the widow of Bird Jackson. She was a homemaker, a member of Salt River Baptist Church, a Sunday School teacher, and director of the Women's Missionary Union and Vacation Bible School. Survivors include: a daughter, Marie Followell, Danville; a son, George Lee Jackson, Danville; one sister, Lydia Hill, Danville; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held Monday, September 30, at Salt River Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Orberson and Rev. Bob Bausum officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery, Danville. Pallbearers were Curtis Holmes, Clyde Jackson, Mike Pittman, Harold Horn, Dickie Holmes, James Lee Yates, Wilton Logue and Donny Followell. Honorary bearers were Men's Sunday School class and deacons of Salt River Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Danville-Boyle County Rescue Squad. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Oct 3, 1996) MRS. VIOLA BUFFIN Mrs. Viola Ray Buffin, 86, formerly of Lexington, wife of the late Beckham Buffin, died Tuesday, September 24, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born in Fayette County, January 14, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Charles Martin and Belle Montgomery Shields. She was a member of Palomar Baptist Church, Lexington. Survivors include: two sons, Harold Ray Buffin, Mercer County, Arthur Elwood Buffin, Jessamine, County; three daughters, Reba Aline Young, Lexington, Juanita Darling Kelly, Burgin, and Faye Blanche Covington, Mercer County; one brother, Charles W. Shields, Lexington; 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Marion Kenneth Buffin. Funeral services were held Friday, September 27 at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland by Rev. Lee Caudill with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Lexington. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorial contributions are suggested to one's favorite charity. (Thu Oct 3, 1996) MRS. GLADYS BEST Mrs. Gladys Bishop Best, 78, of 621 Greenbriar Drive, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born April 5, 1918 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Minnie Taylor Bishop. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mackville Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for a number of years and was very active in the church. Survivors include: her husband, Walter Best, Harrodsburg; two half brothers, R. D. and Raymond Bishop, both of Fern Creek; one sister, Ethel Burkhead, Springfield, several nieces and nephews. One brother, Helem Bishop, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Friday, October 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home, with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial will be in Peters Cemetery, Mackville. Pallbearers will be Roy Burkhead, Bruce Burkhead, Eugene Bishop, Ralph Gary Bishop, Craig Peavler and Mike Bishop. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, and after 7:00 a.m. Friday until the hour of service at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Oct 3, 1996) MR. ARBIE GAMBILL Mr. Arbie Gambill, Burgin, husband of Vivian Gambill, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996, at the Kentucky Veterans Center in Wilmore. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Oct 3, 1996) MRS. DOROTHY WILCHER Mrs. Dorothy Merritt Wilcher, 84, of Hustonville, died Monday, September 30, 1996, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born November 22, 1911 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Matilda Mounce Merritt. She was a homemaker and, with her husband, formerly operated Jim Wilcher Sanitary Market. She was a member of the Lincoln county Seniors Group, Young at Heart Group, and Hustonville Baptist Church. She was the widow of James F. Wilcher. Survivors include: six daughters, Trudy Davis, Silvis, IL, Deloris Pendergraft, Hustonville, Matilda Price, DeQueen, AR, Vivian Spahr, Stanford, Diane cook, Somerset, Diane Cook, Somerset and Sandy Chandler, Fayetteville, NC; two sons, Grover C. Wilcher, Dallas, GA, and James F. Wilcher Jr., Harrodsburg; a sister, Hazel Goodpaster, Marion, IN; 21 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son. Services were held Wednesday, October 2, at the Hustonville Baptist Church by Rev. Greg Nimmo and Rev. Harold Thompson. Burial was in the Hustonville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Hustonville Baptist Church. W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Oct 3, 1996) MR. A. E. GAMBILL Mr. A. E. "June" Gambill, 73, of 216 Curdsville Road, Burgin, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996 at the Kentucky Veterans Center in Wilmore. Born January 10, 1923 in Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Arbie L. and Cynthia Sparks Gambill. He was a retired meat cutter for Foodtown in Lexington, and had served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Vivian Slone Gambill of Burgin; two daughters, Cissie (Layne) Tipton of Burgin and Carol (Lindsey) Prebble of Lexington; one son, Donald W. Gambill of Lexington; three sisters, Opal Boggs of Ashland, Ottie Mae Slone of London, and Myrtle Boggs of Pinkerton, OH, and one granddaughter. One sister, Lorraine Johnson, and two brothers, Olga and Ora Gambill, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 4 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Tirey and Rev. Charles Scott officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lexington. Pallbearers were Mike Gartin, Mark Slone, Matt Slone, Craig Baughman, Dickie Miller and Okie Clair Boggs. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Jessamine County Hospice, PO Box 873, Nicholasville, KY 40340. (Thu Oct 10, 1996) MISS TERRI FOSTER Miss Terri Michelle Foster, 16, of Jamestown, died Friday, Sept. 27, 1996, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident in Larue County. Born Oct. 22, 1979 in Lexington, she was the daughter of Sarah Foster Luttrell. She was a junior at Russell County High School and a member of the Christian church. Survivors include: her mother, Sarah Luttrell, Jamestown; step father, Kenny Luttrell, Jamestown; two sisters, Nikki of Morehead and Kayla Jo of Jamestown; maternal grandmother, Irene Walls, Harrodsburg; paternal step-grand-mother, Alice Luttrell, Lexington. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, Russell Springs with the Rev. Thomas O'Brien officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lexington. Pallbearers were Calvin Burton, Ben Hilton, Julie Rickard, Timmy Lawless, Lee Lawless, Aaron Eads and Eddie McQueary. Honorary bearers were Perry Luttrell Jr., Jeffery Treadway and Larry Wayne Courts. (Thu Oct 10, 1996) MRS. MYRTIE WATTS Mrs. Myrtie Lee Baker Watts, 99, formerly of 205 Park Ave., died Monday, Oct. 7, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility. Born Dec. 8, 1896 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late James McDaniel and Agnes Toll Baker. She was the widow of Floyd Watts. A graduate of Kavanaugh High School and Eastern Normal College, she was a teacher for many years in Louisville, Harrodsburg and McAfee. She was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church and Harrodsburg United Methodist Women. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Charles A. (Anne Baker) Whiting of Lawrenceburg, IN; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one niece. Funeral services for Mrs. Watts were held at 11 a.m Wedneday, Oct. 9, at the McClellan Funeral Home by the Rev. Mark Girard. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were: William Green, Cecil Watts, Wayne Watts, Charles Whiting Jr., James Whiting and Jason Whiting. The family suggests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. (Thu Oct 10, 1996) MR. WARREN G. DORSEY Mr. Warren Graham Dorsey, 81, of Hardin Heights died Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996 at his residence. Born June 24, 1915 in Millville, he was the son of the late Dr. James Taylor and Grace Lee Graham Dorsey. He was a retired country club manager of Spindletop and Arlington Association. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy Ruth VanArsdale Dorsey; two sons, W. Graham Dorsey Jr. of Florida and Lee V. Dorsey of Lexington; three grandchildren, Ezra Dorsey of Jessamine County and Nancy Duguay and Jason Dorsey, both of Lexington. He was preceded in death by a son, William Phillip Dorsey. No services were held. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Oct 10, 1996) MR. BENNIE JOHNSON Mr. Bennie Lee Johnson, 39, of 668 Belmont Court, died Monday, October 14, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born December 14, 1956 in Fayette County, he was the son of John and Betty Harrison Johnson of Harrodsburg. He was a former employee of Foster Heating and Air Conditioning in Danville. Survivors, beside his parents, include: four daughters, Shirley Turner, Danville, Jessica Johnson, Liberty, Theresa Gayle Griffith and Amie Lee Johnson, both of Florida; three brothers, Kenny Johnson, Boyle County, Johnny and Billy Johnson, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Pauline Holmes and Shirley Johnson, both of Danville; one grandson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 16, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Justice officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Mike Lopez, Jim Lopez, Kenny Johnson Jr., Mathew Louallen, Johnnie Lee Johnson and Adrian Anderson. (Thu Oct 17, 1996) MISS AMANDA SLAUGHTER Miss Ruth Amanda Slaughter, 91, of 1144 Nevins Station Road, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, October 10, 1996 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John William and Nancy Dawson Carroll Slaughter. She was an Anderson County native, a graduate of Kavanaugh High School and a former employee of Trent's Clothing Store in Lawrenceburg. She was a lifetime member of the Salvisa Christian Church, the Lady's Aide and the Garden Club. Survivors include, a sister, Mrs. June Tracy, Lawrenceburg; a nephew, John Eugene Tracy; a great nephew and his wife, Lanny and Beverly Tracy, Lawrenceburg; and a great niece and her husband, Carol and Billy Boling, Lawrenceburg. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Snyder and a nephew Milton Carroll Tracy. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 12, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Summers and Rev. William A. Mounts officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Renner, Lester Schell, Jim Speray, Tommy Woods, Robert Raymond, Howard Fallis, Jr., Gordon Edington, Eddie Thompson. Honorary bearers were Al Abner, Roy Robinson, Carl Etherington, C. C. Dawson, Ezra Simpson, Bill Otis, Marion Mershon, George Moore, Larry Stopher and Blaine Gritton. (Thu Oct 17, 1996) MRS. MARIE ADAMS Mrs. Marie Cox Adams, 73, died Saturday, October 12, 1996 at her home in Garrard County. Born July 23, 1923 in Boyle County, she was the widow of Lee Adams. Survivors include: six daughters, Barbara E. Grimes, Nicholasville, Wanda Jean (Jeannie) Peavler, Garrard County, Carolyn Sue Davis, Nicholasville, Joyce Phillips, Berea, Stella Johnson Garrard County, Elsie Johnson, Garrard County; four sons, Richard Adams, Lancaster, Donnie Jay Adams, Harrodsburg, Johnny Ray Adams, Danville, Garry L. Adams, Nicholasville; 16 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Adams were held Tuesday October 15th, at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Burial was in the Elder Cemetery in Boyle County. Pallbearers were Roy Grimes, Bill Davis, Larry Phillips, Curtis Grimes, James Clark and Hubert Wolfbauger. Honorary bearers were Garnett Peavler, Jr., Hubert J. Wolfbauger, Jr. and Mike Johnson. (Thu Oct 17, 1996) MRS. LILLIAN PARSON Mrs. Lillian Hutchins Parson, 91, formerly of McAfee, died Friday, October 11, 1996 at the Wedgewood Nursing Home in Clarksville, Indiana. Born September 16, 1905 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late M. G. and Melissa Foley Hutchins and moved to Mercer County in 1937. She taught school in Garrard County for three years and the Mercer County School system in McAfee for four years. She taught English and speech at Mercer County High School for 18 years. She received a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts and English from the University of Kentucky in 1961, a Masters degree in Communication and Secondary Education from UK in 1964 and Education Science in Curriculum in 1970. She was awarded a graduate scholarship in English from UK in 1965 and in Theater Arts from Eastern Kentucky University in 1968. She was a member of the National Council of Teachers, the Giddings Society of Georgetown College, Mercer County Red Cross Board, and an honorary member of the Mercer County High School FFA Chapter. She established the Speech and Drama program at Mercer County High School and was Chairman of the English Department. She established the Joyce Parsons Scholarship Fund at Georgetown College in memory of her daughter. She was a former member of the Hopewell Baptist Church for over thirty years and was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. She was the widow of the late Porter F. Parson. Survivors include: one son, Harold D. Parson, Danville; one sister, Daisy Davenport, New Albany, IN; five grandchildren. One son, Kenneth F. Parson. and one daughter, Joyce Lynn Parson, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 13, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Preston officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Parson, Kenneth Lee Parson, Robert Davenport, Jim Marksbury, Ronald Stacey and Robert Evertt Hutchins. (Thu Oct 17, 1996) MR. JEFFREY NAUMANN Mr. Jeffrey David Naumann, 28, of Hardin Heights, Harrodsburg, died Monday, October 14, 1996 after an extended illness. He was a graduate of the Glasgow High School Class of 1986, and attended Western Kentucky University. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: his father, David Tobin, Glasgow; mother, Linda Naumann, Harrodsburg; step father, Frank Naumann, Danville; two brothers, Greg Naumann, San Francisco, CA, Eric Naumann, St. Louis, MO; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Harlow, Glasgow, paternal grandparents, John and Edna Tobin, Glasgow. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 16, at the Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to The Kentucky Alliance of the Mentally Ill. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. (Thu Oct 17, 1996) MRS. BONNIE DIVINE Mrs. Bonnie Gertrude Bailey Divine, 96, of 902 Martin Lane, died Wednesday, October 9, 1996 at the Fellowship Home in Danville. Born December 29, 1899 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Williams and Dora Lee Westerfield Williams. She was the widow of James Fred Divine. She was a homemaker and a member of the Benton Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Virginia Lay and Viola Sims, both of Harrodsburg; one son, Harold Bailey, Mercer County; seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Henry Bailey, and one sister, Ruby Divine. Services for Mrs. Divine were held Saturday, October 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Doug Wesley and Rev. Keith Weldon officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Oscar J. Bailey, Kyle Bailey, Johnny Bailey, Tommy Vaught, Marshall Sims, Jr., and Gary Lay. Memorials are suggested to the charity of one's choice. (Thu Oct 17, 1996) MR. DON WOOTON Mr. Don Wooton, 48, of 1333 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa, died Thursday, October 17, 1996 at his residence. Born September 16, 1948 in Leslie County, he was the son of the late Alex and Dorothy Feltner Wooten. He was an electrician for Simpson Electric Company, Lexington; Survivors include: his wife, Paula Ann Wooton, Salvisa, one son, Michael Don Wooton, Lexington; one daughter, Laura Ann Wooton, Lexington; four brothers, Earl Wooton, Leslie county, Elson Wooton and Dan Wooton, both of Indiana, Davis Wooton, Lexington; two sisters, Norma Jean Asher of Michigan and Nora Chaffin of Indiana. He was preceded in death by one brother, Matt Wooton, and three sisters, Nancy Ruth Roberts, Betty Wooton and Shirley Wooton. Services for Mr. Wooton were held Monday, October 21, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Story officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Don Wooton, Cecil Francis, Jr., Cecil Francis III, Roger Gale Hisle, Dean Million, Jason Million, Jeremiah Sloan, and Roger Miller. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice or Ebenezer Cemetery. (Thu Oct 24, 1996) MRS. NELL BRUMMETTE Mrs. Nell Hurst Brummette, 89, of Louisville, died Sunday October 20, 1996 at Columbia Suburban Hospital. Born November 24, 1906 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William Terrill and Carrie Wiley Hurst. She was the widow of William J. Brummette who died in December 1995. She was a member of Beargrass Christian Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Donna Petty, Louisville; one son, Ronald J. Brummette, Sr., Jeffersontown; three brothers, Melvin S. Hurst and Z. B. Hurst, both of Lexington; James R. Hurst, Brookport, IL; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several relatives in Mercer County. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, at Pearson Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. (Thu Oct 24, 1996) MR. KENNETH McGUIRE Mr. Kenneth Lee "Kenny" McGuire, 59, of 1058 Terri Lane, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, October 14, 1996 at Columbia Hospital in Frankfort. He was the son of Eva Darland McGuire and the late John Henry McGuire, Sr. He was a Mercer County native, a 16 year veteran of the National Guard, a retired employee of Florida Tile and a member of the Family Worship Center in Lawrenceburg. Survivors include: his wife, Janice Wright McGuire, Lawrenceburg; three daughters, Janet Lee and Melanie Kay McGuire, both of Lawrenceburg, and Karen Sue Tedder, Indianapolis, IN; one step-son, Keith Daugherty, Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Pauline Caine, Louisville, Laverne Grider, Harrodsburg and Irene Harlow, Burgin; five brothers, Ralph and Vernon McGuire, both of Harrodsburg, Leslie McGuire, Louisville, Keith McGuire, Indiana and Eugene McGuire, Mt. Sterling; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Henry and James McGuire and one grandson Matthew Keith Daughtery. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 17 at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. (Thu Oct 24, 1996) MRS. ANN LONG Mrs. Ann Catherine Long, 64, of 153 Curry road, died Saturday, October 19, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born October 4, 1932 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Addie Shackelford Jenkins. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: her husband, Oneal Long; two sons, Jackie Oneal Long, Mercer County, Jerry Lee Long, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Linda Catherine Watts and Judy Lynn Butler, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Lois Jenkins, Harrodsburg; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 22, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. John Watts officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ricky Long, Billy Hayden, Charlie Jenkins, Amos Jenkins, Ricky Jenkins, and Bobby Watts. Honorary bearers were Ralph (Butch) Wilham, Bob Allen Long, Steve Hayden, Donald Lee Taylor, Johnny Paul Jenkins, Denny Long, David Long, Kenny Hayden, Tommy Hayden and Charles Haston Watts. (Thu Oct 24, 1996) MR. THOMAS FREEMAN Mr. Thomas Willard Freeman, 81, of 326 Cane Run Camp Road, died Monday, October 21, 1996, at his residence. Born March 23, 1915 in McAfee, he was the son of the late Garfield and Annie Bunnell Freeman. He was the widower of Evelyn Smith Freeman. He was owner/operator of Cane Run Fishing Camp since 1950 and a long time member of the Burgin Baptist Church. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: one son, Thomas Edward Freeman, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. G. T. (Dolores) Shannon, Burgin; one brother, Claude (Shine) Freeman, Lebanon, OH; one sister, Doris Freeman, Lebanon, OH; one sister-in-law, Mary Helen Freeman, Harrodsburg; a half sister, Mrs. Bruce (Irene) Bottoms, Lexington; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Freeman; two brothers, Van and Dudley Freeman,; three sisters, Virginia Denny, Verna Yeakley and Mary (Terhune) Chambliss; one half-sister, Ann Cocanougher. Services for Mr. Freeman will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joseph Vest and Bro. Byron Jessup officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday after 5:00 p.m. and Thursday prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Bill and Art Freeman, Gerald Allen Freeman, Ike Scott, Jeff Carey, Lynn Terhune. Honorary bearers will be Cleo Baker and Bill Pinkston. Memorials are suggested to the Burgin Baptist Church or one's favorite charity. (Thu Oct 24, 1996) MRS. ALMA BEST Mrs. Alma Fay Best, 77, of 589 Martin Lane, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at her residence. She was the wife of Addison Best. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Oct 24, 1996) MR. CLAUDE DEVINE Mr. Claude Devine, 76, of 442 Beaumont Avenue died Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at his residence. He was the husband of Adelena Devine. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Oct 24, 1996) MRS. ALMA BEST Mrs. Alma Fay Best, 77, of 589 Martin Lane, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at her residence. Born February 7, 1919 in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late Ansel and Gertie B. Devine Catlett. She was a homemaker and had been a member of the Benton Baptist Church for 45 years. Survivors include: her husband Addison Best, Harrodsburg; one son, Tony Best, Harrodsburg; one brother, J. C. Catlett, Harrodsburg; one sister, Laverne Collier, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One brother, Garnett Catlett, preceded her in death. Funeral Services were held Friday, October 25, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Weldon and Bro. Bill Hall officiating. Burial was in Deep Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Best, John Best, Bruce Catlett, Terry Sallee, Glenn Best, Harold Best and Paul Key. Honorary bearers were members of the Older Women's Sunday School Class of Benton Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to The Gideons, PO Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. (Thu Oct 31, 1996) MRS. ONITA STATON Mrs. Onita Stayton, 71, of 625 Greenbriar, died Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at her residence. Born February 3, 1925 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Bennie R. and Ada Currens Sims. She was a retired assembler from International Business Machines and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors include: one son, Jerry L. (Sharon) Gritton, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Sonja) Cloud, Lexington; two brothers, Edgar Sims, Batavia, OH, and Gayle N. Sims, Lexington; one sister-in-law, Myldred Sims, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Buster Sims. Services for Mrs. Stayton were held Friday, October 25, at the Harrodsburg Christian Church with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Stephens, Dwayne Hahn, Todd Gritton, Genie Sims, Roger Sims and Brock Sims. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Assoc., 745 W. Main St., Suite 150, Louisville, KY 40202 or Alzheimer's Association, 801 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Oct 31, 1996) MR. CLAUDE DEVINE Mr. Claude Marvin Devine, 76, of 442 Beaumont Avenue, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996 at his residence. Born June 5, 1920 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Les and Ora Claunch Devine. He was a retired state employee, had served in the U. S. Army during World War II and a member of the Benton Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Adelena Devine, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Pearlie Claunch and Lula Hart, both of Mercer County, and Mamie Patterson, Tucson, AZ. He was preceded in death by three brothers: James Fred, Marion, and George Thomas Devine. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Martin, Bro. Chuck Robinson and Bro. Keith Weldon officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Robinson, Ronnie Robinson, Garnett Mobley, Truman Curtsinger, J. L. Devine, Ernest Long, Monte Wayne Hart and Melvin Hart. Honorary bearers were Ruel Lay, James Huff, Jakie Claunch, Mike Huff, Terry Underwood, Curtis Patterson, Darty Hart, Herbert Cox and Judd Barrett. (Thu Oct 31, 1996) MRS. ROSALIND McGEE Mrs. Rosalind B. McGee, 93, of 333 N. Greenville St., died Thursday, October 24, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born February 5, 1903 in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Fern Kaye and Louise Perrin Bottom. She was the widow of Col. John J. McGee IV. She was a housewife and a member of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church and the church choir. She was a member of the Jane McAfee Chapter of the DAR and an avid bridge player. Survivors include: two sons, John J. McGee V, Danville, L. Perrin McGee, Lexington; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, October 26, at the McClellan Funeral Home by Rev. Leslie Rust. Burial was in Providence Cemetery. Pall bearers were John J. McGee VI, Matthew P. McGee, Christopher P. McGee, Rand Batchelder, Kenny Rogers, and Charlie Weaver. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church. (Thu Oct 31, 1996) MR. IRVIN WEBB, Jr. Mr. Irvin Webb, Jr., 78, of 204 Campbell Drive, died Friday, October 25, 1996, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born December 2, 1917 in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Irvin and Cordie Waters Webb, Sr. He was an employee of Kentucky Utilities. Survivors include: his wife, Lillie Mae Hardin Webb, Harrodsburg; two sons, Rufus Virgil Webb, High Bridge, Anthony Ray Church, Mercer County; four brothers, Roy, Richard, Eugene and Billy Joe Webb, all of Lexington; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son David Webb and four brothers; J. N., Tom, John and Jim Webb. Funeral services were held Monday, October 28, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. John David Lay officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine County. Pallbearers were Frank Russell, David Barnes, Gene Motley, James Brown, Robert Hester and Joe Lane. (Thu Oct 31, 1996) MR. HAROLD PARSON Mr. Harold D. Parson, 68, of 528 Logan Ave., Danville, died Friday, October 25, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born April 12, 1928 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Porter and Lillian Hutchins Parson. He was a retired insurance salesman with Atlantic Insurance Co., an army veteran of the Korea War, and a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Burdetta Dollins Parson; four sons, Terry Parson, Lexington, Tim Parson, Harrodsburg, and David and Sonny Evans, both of Danville; two daughters, Loudetta Robertson and Jayne Walls, both of Danville; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 28 at Gethsemane Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Payton, Rev. Bill Hall and Rev. John Cato. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Walls, Jason Gibson, Ralph Parson, Kevin Parson, Ken Parson and Mark Parson. Honorary bearers were Art Colvin, Terry Morrison, James Murray, Walter Montgomery, Everett Stafford, Bill Carrier and Don Hayden. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Oct 31,1996) MRS. DORA RICKETTS Mrs. Dora B. Ricketts, 65, of 1233 Highway 33 South, died Thursday, October 24, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born January 26, 1931 in Mayfield she was the daughter of the late J. T. and Annie Myrtle Cherry Sellars. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: her husband, Victor Ricketts; two sons, Kings Jones and Gordon B. Jones, both of Jamestown; one daughter, Sandra Voght, San Manuel, AZ; one brother, J. T. Sellars, Winchester, one sister, Mary Deboard, Clearwater, FL; 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 27, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Story officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbeares were Kings Jones, Jr., Mathew Jones, Brian Campbell, Logan Campbell, Bill Waggener, Frank Brown and Lewis Ricketts, Jr. (Thu Oct 31, 1996) MR. JAMES WORTHINGTON Mr. James Edward Worthington, 75, of 599 Bellows Mill Road, died Sunday, October 27, 1996, at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born January 30, 1921 in Boyle county, he was the son of the late Obie Worthington Sr. and Betty Montgomery Worthington. He was the widower of Lucy Thena Terhune Worthington. He was a farmer, store owner at Shakertown and a craftsman. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, a choir member, deacon, trustee and former brotherhood director. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: two sons, Mike Worthington and Kenny Worthington, both of Harrodsburg; five daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Katherine) Selby and Mrs. Loyd (Norma) Phillips, both of Harrodsburg, Mrs. Linda Snodgrass, Indianapolis, IN, Mrs. Bob (Brenda) Breeding, Burgin, Mrs. Greg (Shirley) Crouse, Beaufort, SC; four brothers, Obie Worthington, Irvin Worthington, Walter Worthington and Bobby Joe Worthington, all of Danville; four sisters, Mrs. Marshall (Imogene) Hart, Mrs. Ruben (Betty Lou) Derringer, Mrs. Bob (Mary Elizabeth) Langford, all of Mercer County, and Mrs. Kenneth (Anna Wilma) Coffman, Danville; 23 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Douglas. Services for Mr. Worthington were held Tuesday, October 29, at the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were Ronnie Worthington, Chris Worthington, Chad Worthington, Gerald Snodgrass, David Snodgrass, Robert Snodgrass, Loyd Phillips, Jamie Crouse, Ralph Edward Snodgrass. Honorary bearers were deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Oct 31, 1996) MR. BUFORD COOKE, Sr. Mr. Buford Cooke, Sr., 79, of Smiths Grove, died Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at Columbia Greenview Regional Hospital. A native of Warren County, he was the son of the late Fisher and Mary Shobe Cooke. He was the widower of Esther Armstrong Cooke. He was a retired farmer and security guard at Bowing Green Vocational School. He was a member of the Stoney Point Baptist Church. Survivors include: three daughters, Nellie Shobe, Oakland, Rosetta Johnson, Harrodsburg, and Dollie Brents, Bowling Green; two sons, Buford Cooke, Jr., Clarksville, TN and Ralph Cooke, Nicholasville; 19 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 3, at Stoney Point Baptist Church. Burial was in Stoney Point Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Stoney Point Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Bro. George Summers, 426 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Grove, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MRS. MYRTLE VANDIVER Mrs. Myrtle Haden VanDiver, 74, of 324 N. East Street, died Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Born November 5, 1921 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Ella Edgar Haden. She retired from J. J. Newberry's, Lawrenceburg and Thrifty's and Cricketeer Manufacturing in Harrodsburg. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Rita) Atwell, and Mrs. Lewis (Becky) Price, both of Harrodsburg; three brothers, Paul Thomas Haden, and Jesse Gilbert Haden, both of Lawrenceburg, Clarence B. Haden, Graefenburg; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Geneva) Henderson, Georgetown, and Mrs. Lillard (Gladys) Peyton, Louisville; four grandsons. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, John A. and Ernest Lee Haden, and two sisters, Louise and Edith Haden. Funeral services were held Friday, November 1, at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with Bro. Lewis Walter officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Atwell, Lewis Price, Dan Cook, Paul Haden, Jr., Scott Satterly, Chad Price. Honorary bearers were Jeff Price, Frankie and Jason Atwell. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MR. THOMAS ROACH Mr. Thomas Jackson Roach, 62, 2169 Brewers Mill Road, died Friday, November 1, 1996. Born May 14, 1934 in Kentucky he was the son of the late George and Sarah Chamber Roach. He had been employed by Southwestern Redryer in Lexington. Survivors include: two sons, Thomas Stewart and Jackie Roach, both of Harrodsburg; 12 step children, two grandchildren, 20 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacelyn Roach. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 5, at the Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville, with burial in Chambers Cemetery in Mitchellsburg. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MRS. MAUDIE CANNADA Mrs. Maudie Cannada, 88, died Saturday, November 2, 1996 at the Fellowship House in Danville. Born April 29, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Silas and Mary Alice Robinson Releford. She was a retired employee of Mercer Dress, a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and the widow of Leslie Cannada. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Wade (Mary Eva) Darland, Jr., Mrs. W. C. (Ruby) Carey and Mrs. Carroll (Dorothy) Gritton, all of Harrodsburg; one brother, Grover Releford, Harrodsburg; one sister, Mrs. Madge Cannada, Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, November 4, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Darland, Tony Darland, Joey Gritton, Donna Hankla, Debbie Turner, Kelli Matherly and Tom Darland. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MR. MARSHALL SATTERLY Mr. Marshall Milton Satterly, 84, of Burgin, died Saturday, November 2, 1996, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 24, 1912 in Washington County, he was the son of the late John C. and Laura Coleman Satterly. He was a retired farmer, Burgin Independent School employee, where he had served as custodian and bus driver for ten and one half years. He had also been an employee of Bright's Bottle Gas in Burgin. He was a member of the Shakertown Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mary E. Green Satterly, Burgin; one son, Jackie C. Satterly, Burgin; five step daughters, Mrs. Bill (Betty) Dixon, Burgin, Mrs. Joe (Ruby ) Hurst, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Jackie (Lena) Satterly, Burgin, Mrs. Doug (Dorothy Ann) Stewart, Rhode Island, and Mrs. Jack (Norma) Hammons, Burgin; one foster daughter, Mrs. Patty Warner Hardin, Harrodsburg; one brother, Clelland Satterly, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Peavler, Harrodsburg and Mrs. Rettie Sims, Burgin; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 14 step grandchildren, 19 step great grandchildren, two foster grandchildren and four foster great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Dalton Satterly, one brother, J. C. Satterly, and two sisters, Lettie Sea and Verna Haber. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, November 5, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Smith, Bro. Lester Tirey and Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were grandsons, Michael Day, Brandon Hurst, Tony Bailey, Lee Woods, Jeff Rogers, Scott Hammons and Milton Hammons. Honorary bearers were Clyde Majors, Jackie Satterly, Jr., Harvey Duncan, Dudley Jenkins, Jimmie Motley, Tommy Satterly and B. J. Gilbert. Expression of sympathy are suggested to the Shakertown Baptist Church, PO Box 41, Burgin, KY 40310. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MRS. MARION DEVINE Mrs. Marion Jacqueline Devine, 48, of 279 Old Dixville Road, died Saturday, November 2, 1996, at her residence. Born April 11, 1948 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ansel and Margie Devine. She was the widow of Edward Wayne Devine. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Denis Berl, Danville, Gregory Thomas Devine, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Dianna Lee Carey, Harrodsburg; three brothers, Billy Devine, California, Sam and Clifford Devine, both of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Florence Hensley, Hebron, Lillian Long and Norma Keesecker, both of Harrodsburg; two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Baldauff officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Denis Berl, Gregory Devine, Gary Smith, Allen Devine, Thomas Perkins and Gary Devine. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MRS. JEWELL PHILLIPS Mrs. Jewell Reed Phillips, 75, of 415 Harrods Ct.,, died Friday, November 1, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 15, 1921 in Washington County she was the daughter of the late Strother and Margie Sutton Harlow. She worked for MADD and Mercer County Senior Citizens. Survivors include: her husband, David W. Phillips, Harrodsburg; four step sons, James Phillips, FL, Ivan Phillips and David Phillips Jr., both of Burgin, Clarence Phillips, Harrodsburg; one step daughter, Shirley Wheeler, Harrodsburg; one sister, Frances Devine, Washington County; four step grandchildren, 11 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Phillips were held Sunday, November 3, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Robert Logue officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Mercer County Senior Citizens. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MRS. ETHEL HOWSON Mrs. Ethel Helena Howson, 73, of 1405 Buster Pike Danville, died Thursday, October 31, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born January 28, 1923 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Fate and Eddie Phillippe Shelton. She was a homemaker, custodian at Immanuel Baptist Church and a seamstress for a number of years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, a Sunday School teacher for 40 years and a member of the choir. Survivors include: her husband, Clinton Howson, Danville; three sons, Billy Joe Howson, Shepherdsville, Jack Lee Howson, Henryville, IN, Jerry Dale Howson, Stanford; one daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Betty) Yates, Danville; one brother, Eugene Shelton, Kings Mountain; four sisters, Sara Ashley, Eubank, Velma Adington, Waynesburg, Beatrice Statum, Kings Mountain, and Bessie Brown, Waynesburg; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Howson were held Saturday, November 2, at the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MRS. THELMA BRITTON Mrs. Thelma Louise Britton, 76, of 375 Britton Lane, died Sunday, November 3, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 31, 1920 in Jessamine County, she was the daughter of the late John and Loma Harley Graham. She was the widow of Davis Haldon Britton. She was a homemaker and member of the Cornishville Christian Church. Survivors include: four sons, Charles (Buddy) Britton, Harrodsburg, John Brewer Britton, Danny Ray Britton and Larry David Britton, all of Mercer County; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Sims and Mrs. Frances Russell, both of Mercer County; four grandchildren, one step grandchild and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Graham. Services for Mrs. Britton were held Wednesday, November 6, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Marcus Prather officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don and Miller Horn, Hobert and Forester Combs, Clyde Sims Jr., and Thomas Robinson. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MISS. EULA COLLIER Miss Eula Collier, 77, of 535 West Office Street, died Thursday, October 31, 1996 at her residence. Born August 17, 1919 in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late George Willard and Elizabeth Anderson Collier. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: one brother, Albert Collier, Russell Point, OH and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, David, William, Uniford and Buford Collier: three sisters, Retha Shouse, Bessie Cowan and Elizabeth Collier. Funeral services were held Sunday November 3, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley and Bro. Gary Baker officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Neal, Johnnie Neal, Rick Jones, Jamie Lay, Bob Baker and Mike Baker. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MRS. JESSIE MAE KEY Mrs. Jessie Mae Key, 90, of 532 Mooreland Avenue, died Tuesday, November 5, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 8, 1906 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of H. A. and Hattie Cosby Camic. she was the widow of Paul Wallace Key. She was a seamstress at Sportleigh Hall and Cricketeer Manufacturing Company and a member of Magnolia Street Christian Church. Survivors include: one brother, Cleo Camic; one sister, Gertrude Camic; one sister-in-law, Lois Camic, Danville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Marshall Camic and two sisters, Alma and Edna Camic. Services for Mrs. Key will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bob Jones and Rev. David Upchurch officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday after 5:00 p.m. and Thursday prior to service. Pallbearers will be Mike, David and Larry Camic, B. H. Thomas, Tom Devine and Mickie Thompson. Honorary bearers will be Crystal, Courtney, Brenna, Dalie, Danon, Brandon, and Beth Camic, John Marshall and Jerry Hughes. Memorials are suggested to the charity of one's choice. (Thu Nov 7, 1996) MR. LUCIEN TERRELL Mr. Lucien Hart Terrell, 63, of Lexington, died Sunday, November 10, 1996 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Fayette County he was a member, and former deacon, of Central Christian Church. He attended the University of Kentucky and served in the U. S. Army in Korea. He was a former buyer for IBM, a self-employed manufacturer's representative, partner in the Jot-Em-Down Store on Russell Cave Pike and was founder of Ky. Precision Bearings. Survivors include: one son, Hart Spencer, Lexington; one daughter, Lucia Anne Terrell, Lexington; one sister, Frances Terrell Sexton; one brother, Robert C. Terrell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 13, at W. R. Milward, Broadway, Lexington, with Rev. Michael Mooty officiating. Burial was in Clintonville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504. (Thu Nov 14, 1996) MRS. MILDRED BOTTO Mrs. Mildred Little Botto, 86, of Princeton, died Friday, November 8, 1996 at North Hardin Nursing Center, Radcliff. Born May 13, 1910 in Paducah, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Agnes Foust Little. She was a retired school teacher and the widow of Buell G. Moore, who died in 1956 and M. M. Botto, who died in 1995. Survivors include: one son, William B. Moore, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Margaret Moore Webb, Wickford, RI; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday November 12, at the Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church, Princeton, with Wayne Causey and the Rev. Pat McDowell officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church Music Fund. Morgan's Funeral Home, Princeton, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Nov 14, 1996) MR. JAMES SALLEE Mr. James H. Sallee, 69, formerly of Brewers Mill Road, died Sunday, November 10, 1996, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Born November 25, 1926 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Herbert and Beulah Moore Sallee. He was a member of the Cornishville Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sisters, Mrs. Artie Sheperson and Mrs. Helen Barnett, both of Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by two brohters, William Herbert Salle and Joe David Sallee, and one sister, Virginia Sallee Currens. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 12, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial was in Cornishville Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Devine, Charlie Harmon, Mike Barnett, Aaron Gray, J. C. Warner and Johnnie Warner. (Thu Nov 14, 1996) MRS. BERTHA DARLAND Mrs. Bertha R. Darland, 100, of Harrodsburg Health Care, died Thursday, November 7, 1996, at her residence. Born August 28, 1896 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Harve and Martha Long Robinson. She was the widow of John W. Darland. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Lafon Darland, Harrodsburg and W. H. Darland, Burgin; two daughters, Ladine Sheperson, Mercer County, Stacy Hume, Powell, TN; one sister, Hazel Norris of Harrodsburg; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Hobert Robinson and three sisters, Dora Freeman, Louella Randolph and Ada Warner. Services for Mrs. Darland were held Sunday, November 10, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Baldauff and Rev. Joe Smith officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund. (Thu Nov 14, 1996) MRS. ETHA GRITTON Mrs. Etha Lillard Gritton, 100, of 356 Bacon Court, died Thursday, November 7, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 26, 1896 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Edward McFatridge and Tina (Tiny) Trisler Sanford. She was the widow of William M. Gritton, Sr. She was a school teacher and a member of Mt. Hebron Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College and taught at VanArsdall and Union Schools in Mercer County. Survivors include: one son, William M. (Elsie) Gritton, Jr., Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. Lillard (Adeline) Lyen, Lexington, Mrs. (Col.) Marshall (Lucille) Sanders, Louisville; two brothers, Edwin (Mary)Sanford, Chicago, IL, Willard (Christine) Sanford, Louisville; two sisters-in-law, Sara Evelyn Sanford, Gertrude Baxter Sanford; four grandchildren, four step grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Gritton were held on Saturday, November 9, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Elwood Norton, Rev. James Harley and Rev. Johnny Hockersmith officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Mac Gritton, John Klingenfus, Rusty Johnson, Ricky Robinson, Fred Gritton, Carroll Sanford and Robert Sanford. (Thu Nov 14, 1996) MRS. RUTH GOODLETT Mrs. Ruth L. Goodlett, 82, of 316 Cornishville Street, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 22, 1914 in Las Animas, CO, she was the daughter of Arthur Pierce and Hattie Lewis Sanders. She was the widow of Thurman Goodlett. She was a seamstress at Cricketeer Manufacturing and Jonathan Logan. She was a Kentucky Colonel. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church where she was church secretary for many years and a Sunday School teacher for many years. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Forrest (Josephine) Devine, Harrodsburg, and Eloise Woods, Salvisa; two sons, Arthur E. Goodlett, Lexington, Truman Goodlett, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Arthur P. Sanders, Jr., Harrodsburg, Thomas W. Sanders, CA; three sisters, Hannah Hume, Mary Goodlett and Charlotte Smith, all of Harrodsburg; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ida Mae Claunch, and one brother, Bill Goodknow. Services for Mrs. Goodlett will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley and Rev. Joseph L. Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Devine, Gerald D., Edwin W., and Lawrence G. Goodlett, Herbert A. Ashton and James A. Woods, III. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund or Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation will be after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday until the hour of service. (Thu Nov 14, 1996) MR. JACK BAILEY Mr. Jack Cox Bailey, 75, of Danville Road, Lancaster, husband of Betsy Ballard Bailey, died Tuesday, November 13, 1996, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was an historian, well known to many people in this county. Arrangements are incomplete at the Spurlin Funeral Home in Lancaster. (Thu Nov 14, 1996) MR. BUDDY CLARK Mr. Buddy R. Clark, 59, of Florence, died Wednesday, November 6, 1996, at his residence. He was employed by the U. S. Postal Service and was an Air Force veteran. He had received the A. F. Longevity Service Award, and was also Airman of the month for which he was rewarded by getting to fly over Niagara Falls in Air Force One. Survivors include: his wife, Valerie Clark, Florence; his mother, Lola Reed Allender, Harrodsburg; one son, Doug Clark, Burlington; one daughter, Terri Clark Beckman, Florence; one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9, at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence, Ky. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice Program. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MR. JACK BAILEY Mr. Jack Cox Bailey, 75, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, November 12, 1996 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born January 5, 1921 in Lancaster, he was a life-long member of the Lancaster Christian Church, where he had served as Elder. He was a veteran of World War II, a charter member and vice-president of the Garrard County Historical Society, a charter member of the Bowman's Station Settlers and Descendants. He organized the Garrard County District I Fire Dept., and served as its first Fire Chief for 10 years, and was the former owner and operator of Bailey Auto Electric Co., Lancaster. Survivors include: his wife, Betsy Ballard Bailey, Lancaster; four sons, Oscar L. (Helene) Bailey, Winchester, Donald W. (Jeannie) Bailey, Lancaster, Jack C. Bailey II, Lexington, Bruce A. (Linda) Bailey, Stanford; two sisters, Mrs. W. W. (Geneva) Bogie, Lancaster, Mrs. Frank (Nellie Lee) Jones, Kingsport, TN; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, four step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Bailey. Funeral services were held Friday, November 15, at the Chapel of Spurlin Funeral Home in Lancaster. Burial was in Lancaster Cemetery. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MR. LEON VanDYKE Sr. Mr. Leon VanDyke, Sr., 67, of 114 Hill Street, died Wednesday, November 13, 1996 at the Veterans Medical Center in Lexington. Born September 17, 1929 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Eddie VanDyke and Lucy Mae Smith VanDyke Edwards. He had worked as a nurse's aid at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital and had served in the U. S. Army. He had served as post chaplain for the John Henry Lay Post #1884 and was a member of First Baptist Church where he was organist. Survivors include: three sons, Leon VanDyke, Jr. and Robert Bradshaw, both of Harrodsburg, William O. VanDyke, Akron, OH; three sisters, Loraine Bell, Lexington, Mary Bradshaw and Bernice Harris, both of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, November 16 at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert Gentry officiating. Burial with military rites was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Truman Bartleson, Scott Jones, Kenneth Jones, George Fisher, James Thurman and Robert Harris. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MRS. VIRGINIA VanZANT Mrs. Virginia Pearl VanZant, 85, of Edmonton, died Monday, November 18, 1996 at the Metzmieier Nursing Home in Campbellsville. Born June 19, 1911 in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late William and Lola Masters Parkey. She was the widow of Cecil VanZant. She was a housewife and member of the South Edmonton Church of Christ. Survivors include: one son, Garland VanZant, Harrodsburg; one brother, Marion Parkey, London; two sisters, Rebecca Faulkner, Corbin and Alma Farley, Cleveland, TN; one grandson and one godson. Services for Mrs. VanZant were held Wednesday, November 20, at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, Edmonton. Burial was in the VanZant family cemetery, Edmonton. Memorial contributions are suggested to the South Edmonton Church of Christ. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MISS CAROLYN MILBY Miss Carolyn Denise Milby, 39, died Monday, November 11, 1996, at her home in Greensburg. Born May 11, 1957 in Hardin County, she was the daughter of Mrs. Zola Warren Roy of Campbellsville. She was a member of the Saloma Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, survivors include: her step father, L. T. Roy of Campbellsville; three sisters, Pam Bugg, Harrodsburg, Sydna Holshouser, Paducah, Donna Mudd, Nashville; one step-sister, Lana Pruitt, Greensburg. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 14, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, with Rev. John Chowning officiating. Burial was in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Glen Bugg, Bill Mudd, Gene Vaughn, Billy Joe Dobson, Todd Holshouser, Cliff Pruitt, Finis Wayne Durrett, William A. Judd. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MR. GARNETT TERHUNE Mr. Garnett C. Terhune, 95, of 318 W. Lexington Street, Danville, died Sunday, November 17, 1996 at the Friendship House, Danville. Born June 17, 1901 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Owen H. and Hallie Clark Terhune. He was the widower of Lucille Stagg Terhune. He owned and operated Angus Acres in Harrodsburg, was a member of the American Angus Association since 1912, and a buyer/manager at Hub Department Store in Danville for 50 years. Survivors include: one cousin, Gilbert Robertson, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 20, at the Stith Funeral Home in Danville with Dr. Tim Noel and Dr. Robert G. Baker officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MR. WADE H. OWENS II Mr. Wade H. Owens, II, 21, of 111 Portman Avenue, Stanford, died Monday, November 18, 1996, as the result of an automobile accident. Born August 21, 1975 in Lincoln County he was the son of Tommy Owens and Peggy Denham Hester, both of Stanford. He was a sales associate of Owens Chevrolet in Danville, a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and a 1993 graduate of Lincoln County High School. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Dara Mabes Owens, Stanford; step mother, Kathy Owens, Stanford; one brother, Hadden Owens, Stanford; two sisters, Michele Stonecypher, Columbia, Kassi Owens, Stanford; paternal grandparents, Paul and Geneva Owens, Stanford; Maternal grandfather, Bob Denham, Highland; maternal grandmother and step grandfather, Mary and George Toon, Paducah; one half-sister, Kati Elizabeth Owens, Stanford. A memorial service was held at the Stanford Baptist Church, Wednesday, November 20, with Bro. Morris Trayner and Bro. Eddie Miller. Burial was in Robbins Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the charity of one's choice. Fox Funeral Home, Stanford, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Nov 21, 1995) MRS. DELLA DISPONETT Mrs. Della Ellouise Disponett, 71, of 1300 Pumphouse Rd., Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, November 19, 1996 at her residence. Born February 27, 1925 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lillian Pinkston Sims. She was a former employee of Mercer Dress and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, J. P. Disponett, Lawrenceburg; one son, Tony Disponett, Anderson County; two daughters, Jolene Cliff, Shelbyville, Martina Devine, Mercer County; four grandchildren,, two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harve and Coleman Sims, and one sister, Elettra Jean Phillips. Services for Mrs. Disponette will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 1996 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jack Geurin and Rev. Jeff Eaton officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Jamey and Chris Disponett, Jason Devine, Monty Phillips, Jeff Hall and Ronnie Sims. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, American Cancer Society, or American Heart Association. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MRS. KATHRYN REYNOLDS Mrs. Kathryn Edwards Reynolds, 78, 1015 Hayes-May Road, Perryville, died Sunday November 17, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born December 3, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Debo and Carrie Young Edwards. She was a homemaker, a former member of the Perryville Homemakers club and a member of the Perryville Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Hassell Reynolds, Perryville; one son, Jay Reynolds, Danville; three daughters, Sue Rice, Napes, FL, Rita Satterly, Lexington, and Jolene Scott, Owensboro; one sister, Margie Wright, Perryville. Funeral services for Mrs. Reynolds were held Tuesday, November 19, at the Perryville Baptist Church, with Rev. Chuck Bass and Rev. Jeff Pratt officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Perryville Baptist Church Building Fund. Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Nov 21, 1996) MRS. MARGIE CORNISH Mrs. Margie Lee Peavler Cornish, 76, of 1707 Tyrone Main, Anderson County, died Thursday, November 21, 1996, at her residence. Born April 3, 1920 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Alice Farris Peavler. She was a housewife, a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and attended Tyrone Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Henry Clay Cornish, Anderson County; five sons, Marcus Eugene Cornish, Marion, Davis Clay Cornish, Jimmy Ray Cornish, Earl B. Cornish and Steven Edward Cornish, all of Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. James (Louise) Thompson, Harrodsburg, and Mrs. John (Mary Lee) Holbert, Lawrenceburg; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Mae Cornish and a grandson, Marcus Brent Cornish. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 24, 1996 at Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with Rev. Terry Stallard officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Derrick Cornish, Scott Cornish, Jeff Shouse, Jamie Cornish, Jeremy Cornish and Brad Beasley. (HH Wed Nov 27, 1996) MRS. MARSHA STEVENS Mrs. Marsha Lynn Stevens, 45, of Naples, FL, died November 17, 1996 in Naples. Born October 27, 1951 in Louisville, she was the daughter of Ann Wynemia RadeneVaughn, Naples, FL and the late R. B. Stevens. She was formerly married to Robert Lee. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: a grandmother, Nina Tinsley, Naples, FL; one daughter, Nicki Lee, Naples; one son, Jessie Lee, Naples; one sister, Karen L. Baker, Harrodsburg; two nephews, Bobby and Curtis Baker, Harrodsburg. Informal services were held by the family, Sunday, November 24 and her ashes spread upon the Atlantic Ocean. (HH Wed Nov 27, 1996) MRS. LIZZIE BEST Mrs. Lizzie Ann Best, 86, of 1009 Coleman Court, died Wednesday, November 27, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born January 3, 1910 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Pope and Sarah Frances Satterly Burkhead. She was the widow of Elmer Leon Best. She had been employed at Cricketeer Manufacturing and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. She had taught Sunday School at the Cornishville Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Darrell (Janet) Harmon, Danville, Mrs. Harry (Patsy) Harmon, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, one step great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Leon Best; five brothers, Ray Burkhead, Omar Burkhead, Dr. Naaman Burkhead, John Burkhead and James Burkhead, and two sisters, Della Burkhead Jenkins and Nellie Burkhead Coulter. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 30, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in the Willisburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andy Hileman, Bruce Burkhead, Bobby Harmon, Mike Harmon, Tony Harmon and Derek Harmon. Honorary bearers were nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Mercer County Public Library Bookmobile, 109 W. Lexington St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MRS. VIRGINIA MARTIN Mrs. Virginia Jane Hardy Martin, 74, of Chattanooga, TN, died Tuesday, November 26, 1996 in Chattanooga. A native of Jackson County, GA she had formerly lived in Athens, GA. Survivors include: her husband, Jimmy Martin, Chattanooga, TN; one daughter, Mary Jane Martin Bugg, Harrodsburg; one son, Neal Edward Martin, Shelbyville; two sisters, Ruth H. Rhodes, Athens, GA, Mary Cofer, Tifton, GA; five grandsons. Services were held Saturday, November 30, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Burial was in Chattanooga Memorial Park. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MR. WAYNE WAGNER Mr. Cortle Wayne Wagner, 61, Burgin, died Saturday, November 30, 1996 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville. A native of South Elkhorn, he was a son of Escortle Wagner, Lexington, and the late Margaret Shepherd Wagner. He was a Korean War veteran of the U. S. Navy, retired postmaster of Burgin, and served with the U. S. Postal Service for 35 years. Survivors, besides his father, include: his wife, Joann Buchanan Wagner, Burgin; one daughter, Jane Wagner Barber, Versailles; three sons, Howard Dooley Wagner, Lexington, Dwayne Allen Wagner and Stanley Vincent Wagner, both of Paris; three stepsons, Charles Wayne Wagner, Darrell Ray Wagner and Mark Lewis Wagner, all of Lexington; one brother Jerry Lewis Wagner, Lexington; five grandchildren and several step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington with Rev. Gene Ratliff officiating. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post #680. Pallbearers were Howard Dooley Wagner, Craig Baughman, Norman Craig, Dennis Voorhies, Rick Fowler, and Morgan Seltsam. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MYLES JARED TURNER Myles Jared Turner, 6 weeks old, of 735 Perryville Road, infant son of Nina R. Napier and Jeffery Turner, died Sunday, December 1, 1996 at the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital. He was born October 20, 1996. Survivors, besides his parents, include: one sister Hailey (Katie) Turner of Harrodsburg, maternal great grandmothers, Rosalind Yates, Harrodsburg and Virginia Wilkerson, Turnersville; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David (Emma) Wade, Danville, maternal grandparents; Betsy Y. Napier, Harrodsburg and Harry Napier, Boneyville; paternal grandparents, Barbara Jean Turner, Danville and James Black, Lancaster. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 3, at Maple Grove Cemetery with Bro. Phillip Yates officiating. Marcus Stallworth and Lonnie McGuire were pallbearers. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MR. JAMES COULTER Mr. James Richard "J.R." Coulter, 78, of Kelly Shop Road, Springfield, died Tuesday, November 26, 1996 at the Alliant Medical Pavilion in Louisville. A native of Washington County, he was born March 15, 1918 to the late Thomas and Flossie Hardin Coulter. He was a farmer and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Eloise Reynolds Coulter, Springfield; two sons, Richard Coulter and Dennis Coulter, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Donnie (Barbara) Middleton, Springfield; one brother, Doris Coulter, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Dean, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Leslie (Wilnah) Dile, Warsaw, IN; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 29, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Philip Small and Rev. Jim Heneisen officiating. Burial was in Peter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Len Middleton, Glenn Coulter, Robby Kries, Foster Combs, Jeremy Combs and Bobby Pruwitt. Honorary bearers were Melvin Settles, Bobby Settles, Jerry Darland, Billy Coulter, Ronnie Coulter and Donnie Coulter. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MR. JOEL ROGERS Mr. Joel Charles Rogers, 70, 330 Alford Road, died Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at his residence. Born in Mercer County, December 27, 1925, he was the son of the late Ova McKinney Rogers and Ophelia Mae Robinson Rogers. He was a retired farmer and a member of Kirkwood Baptist Church. He was a World War II army veteran. Survivors include: two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wainscott, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Elsie Gayle, Orlando, FL, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Kirkwood Cemetery, Monday, December 2, with Rev. Art Hardin officiating. Pallbearers were Jerry Hilander, Brian Wainscott, Greg Wainscott, Russ Robinson, Mike Wainscott and Glen Wainscott. Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MR. ZELBERT BLACK Mr. Zelbert J. Black, 81, of the Henson Hotel, Danville, died Tuesday, November 26, 1996 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington. Born April 19, 1915 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Clay and Maude Johnson Black. He was a brick layer and had served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and attended Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Ron Black, Mercer County; one brother, Henry Black, Mercer county, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Zelbert Black, Jr., and brothers Corbin Black, Enus Black and Bill Black. Funeral services were held Friday, November 29, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were John Baker, James Carey, Bobby Sadler, Larry Hume, Morris Yocum, Willie Turpin and Larry Rider. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MR. PAUL BUSSELL Mr. Paul Cleston Bussell, 72, 326 West Office St., died Sunday, December 1, 1996 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born October 24, 1924 in Harlan County, he was the son of the late James D. Bussell Jr. and Clara Mae Peace. He was a retired mechanical engineer from Corning Glass, Danville, a member of Hopewell Baptist church, a charter member of the VFW and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Ethia Jane Shewmaker Bussell, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Delores) Moore, Danville; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon and J. D. Bussell, Jr. Visitation was 5:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 7:00 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday. Services for Mr. Bussell were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Barry Harmon officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin Lawson, Terry Logue, Horace Gordon, Elijah B. Yates, Wallace Sheperson, and Jimmy Sexton. Honorary bearers were members of Senior Adult Men's Sunday School Class of Hopewell Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital. (Thu Dec 5, 1996) MRS. DEBRA McKINNEY Mrs. Debra Lynne McKinney, 43, of 1731 Woodlark Ave., Lexington, died Thursday, December 5, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born September 18, 1953 in Richmond, she was the daughter of Beverly and Barbara Eaton Pearson. She was a payroll specialist at Link-Belt Co., attended Faith Assembly Church, was a former employee of Hospice of the Bluegrass and a member of PPK. Survivors, include: her husband, Michael McKinney, Lexington; father, Beverly Pearson, Richmond; mother, Barbara Eaton Pearson, Dayton, OH; grandmother, Clara Kidwell, Richmond; two stepsons, Chris McKinney, Lexington, and Brandon McKinney, Mercer County; step mother, Eleanor Pearson, Richmond; two brothers, David and Brent Pearson, both of Dayton, OH; mother-in-law, Lillie McKinney; two step sisters, one step brother, one step grandson. Services for Mrs. McKinney were held Sunday, December 8, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Garrol Finch and Rev. James Hensley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Tussey, Carl B. Turpin, Dave White, Larry Lane, Ed Bolton, Chris Bolton, Lucian Dean, Mark Smith, Dennis Tyler and Danny Church. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504-3277. (Thu Dec 12, 1996) MRS. VIOLA WHITEHOUSE Mrs. Viola Whitehouse, 89, of 730 Spears Lane, Danville, died Monday, December 9, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born September 11, 1907, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Harvey and Dora Bradshaw. She was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School. Survivors include: two daughters, Bonnie Baker Statham, Danville, Toni Jean Baker Stephens, Belleville, IL; one son, Kenneth G. Baker, Annandale, VA; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation was Wednesday, December 11, after 4:00 p.m. and until the hour of service on Thursday. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery. (Thu Dec 12, 1996) MR. ROBERT CLOYD Mr. Robert Carl (Bob) Cloyd, 67, of 2300 Mackville Road, died Monday, December 9, 1996 at his residence. Born December 4, 1929 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late James William and Madge Baker Cloyd. He was a carpenter, a member of Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church and an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Ruby Mae Robinson Cloyd; one son, Robert Cloyd Jr., Mercer County; two daughters, Melody Cloyd Barnes and Terri Cloyd Ransdell, both of Mercer County; one foster son, Simon Bahbah, Lexington; one brother, Edward Douglas Cloyd, Mercer County; two sisters, Bette Jean Cloyd, Boyle County, Shirley Long, Lincoln County; four grandchildren, two foster grandchildren. Visitation was after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, and after 7:30 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday. Services for Mr. Cloyd were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arnold Moon officiating. Burial was in Bruner's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were ushers of the Sunday School class. Honorary bearers were members of the Senior Men Sunday School class. Memorials are suggested to Bruner's Chapel Cemetery Fund or Heritage Hospice. (Thu Dec 12, 1996) MR. ANSEL THARP Mr. Ansel Ray Tharp, 56, of 121 Grubbs Lane, Junction City died Tuesday, December 10, 1996, at his residence. Born January 31, 1940 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Brack and Miley Walters Tharp. He was a sanitation worker for Stevens Disposal Service, had served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the Harrodsburg Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include: his wife Jeanette Irene Young Tharp; three brothers Lewis Tharp of Junction City, Dudley Tharp of Danville, and Clyde Tharp of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Mary Tharp and Velma Sanders, both of Harrodsburg, and Lois Taylor of Danville. Visitation was from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Conover officiating. Burial was in Parksville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Stevens, Donald Ashley, Mark Ashley, Doug Tharp and Chris Tharp. (Thu Dec 12, 1996) MRS. VIOLET RIDDLE Mrs. Violet Riddle, 83, of Lawrenceburg, IN, died Thursday, December 12, 1996, at her residence. Born August 28, 1913 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ida Wood Harris. She was the widow of William C. Riddle. Survivors include: two sisters, Mary Clark Long, Harrodsburg and Armatha Perkins, Burgin; two brothers, Johnny Harris, Lexington, and H. J. Harris, Alexandria, VA; two grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Browning. Services for Mrs. Riddle were held Sunday, December 15, with Rev. Tommy Metcalf officiating, at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, Mt. Healthy, OH. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, December 16. Memorials are suggested to Bright Indiana Volunteer Life Squad. (Thu Dec 19, 1996) MR. WILLIAM DARLAND Mr. William Lee (Billy) Darland, Sr., 61, of 1909 New Dixville Rd., died Saturday, December 14, 1996 at his residence. Born September 2, 1935 in Mercer County he was the son of Carrie Giles Darland of Mercer County and the late Onus B. Darland. He was a retired Finn press operator for the Trane Company where he had been employed for 28 years. He served from 1956 to 1964 in the Kentucky National Guard and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Odell Ross Darland; one son, William Lee (Shorty) Darland, Jr., Harrodsburg; two daughters, Doris Mullins and Lorrie Darland, both of Harrodsburg; four brothers, Leroy N. Darland and Fred Darland, both of Mercer County, Howard Darland of Monticello and Jimmy Darland of Stanford; three sisters, Ima Lane, Harrodsburg, Teresa Coffman, Lincoln county, Judy McFarland, Owensboro; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One brother, Onus Darland, Jr., and one sister, Ivona Ann Darland preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 17, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Arlis Luttrell and Bro. Wayne Furr officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Vernon McGuire, Ralph McGuire, Marshall Darland, Tommy Darland, C. J. Carpenter and Mark Darland. (Thu Dec 19, 1996) MRS. LINDA WOODS Mrs. Linda Ruth Woods, 46, of 3875 Louisville Road, Salvisa, died Sunday, December 15, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born April 28, 1950 in Monroe, MI, she was the daughter of the late Bob and Irene Fuson. She was an employee of McDonald's in Lawrenceburg and was a member of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church where she was a fifth and sixth grade Sunday School teacher, a member of the WMU and a member of the choir. She was also a volunteer with the Special Olympics. Survivors include: two sons, John R. and Danny Woods, Salvisa; one brother, Ray Fuson, Jacksonville, FL; three sisters, Nancy Eichenburg and Sharon Palmer, both of Adrian, MI, Doris "Dolly" Guldi, Lexington. One son, David Lee Woods, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. A committal service will be held Saturday, December 21, at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bonnie and Marvin Robinson, Betty and Sonny Fain and Virginia and Jo Cunningham. Memorials are suggested to the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church, 446 Cogar Ave., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. (Thu Dec 19, 1996) MR. WILLIAM MATHERLY Mr. William D. Matherly, 81, of 246 Hughley Camp Road, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996, at the Friendship House in Danville. Born January 3, 1915 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William Banister and Mattie Brown Matherly. He was a carpenter, a member of the Baptist Church and the widower of Mary Hannah Smith Matherly. Survivors include: three sons: James Douglas Matherly, Burgin, Donald Eugene Matherly, Brownsburg, IN, and Larry Wayne Matherly, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Anna Ruth) Keeling, Burgin; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Glenn Matherly. Funeral Services were held Friday, December 20, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Joseph Vest officiating. Rev. William A. Crawford, a friend of the family and Minister of Music and Media at Porter Memorial Baptist Church, Lexington, served as soloist. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Cecil Keeling, William David Keeling, Mark Anthony Matherly, Michael Wayne Matherly, Isaac Whitney Matherly, Danny Noel, Pat Lear and Guilford Waggener. Honorary bearers were Belinda Gayle Robinson, Jamie Allen Matherly, Cindy Matherly, Teresa Sanderlyn, Danny Matherly, Bobby Matherly, Jr., Paula Michelle Matherly, Donald Matherly, Michelle Matherly and Joseph Matherly. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Gideons International, PO Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. (HH Mon Dec 23, 1996) MR. CHARLIE T. SMITH Mr. Charlie T. Smith, 88, of 2320 Mayo-Talmage Rd., Salvisa, died Friday, December 20, 1996 at his residence. Born December 14, 1908 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Zack and Vira Majors Smith. He was a retired farmer, former State Highway employee, worked for Standard Products of Louisville and Jim Barnett and Lee Guthrie Feed Mill. He was a member of Craig Chapel AME Church, Salvisa. Survivors include: one cousin, Mrs. Charlie (Kathaleen) Yates, Lexington; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Zack Smith, Jr., Jim Smith, Cecil Smith, John Smith, Bryant Smith; three sisters, Addie Mae Steele, Viola Shy and Eddie G. Taylor. Services for Mr. Smith were held Monday, December 23, at Gash Memorial Chapel with Rev. J. T. Ballew, pastor of St. Peters AME Church, officiating. Burial was in Oregon Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Anthony Godbey, Tony Rawlings, Sr., Whayne Smith, Clark Bugg, Randall Bartleson, Anthony Whayne Godbey. Honorary bearers were Paul Campbell, Brad Long, J. C. Cunningham, Norman McRay, Ralph Sanders, Clifford Cunningham, Finley Cunningham and Charles Bugg. (HH Mon Dec 23, 1996) MR. ALBERT HOWARD Mr. Albert Leroy Howard, 62, of 884 Jackson Pike, died Saturday, December 21, at his residence. Born January 28, 1934 in Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Hobert and Elizabeth Woods Howard. He was a farmer and cattle hauler, a Master Mason at Dugansville Masonic Lodge #349, a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Anna Rose Grider Howard, Mercer County; one son, Richard Howard, Mercer County; two daughters, Traci Howard Jones, Mercer County and Lisa Howard Moore, Frankfort; one sister, Eva Carpenter, Harrodsburg, five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Trudy Murray. Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, at Hopewell Baptist Church, with Bro. James Harley and Bro. Barry Harmon officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ted Gregory, Charles Johnstone, Hobert Cheatham, David Warner, Ronnie Sexton, Shannon Grider and Troy Grider. Honorary bearers were Gorman Campbell, J. H. Whitenack, Boots Miller and John McGee. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Gideons International, PO Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. (HH Mon Dec 23, 1996) MRS. GRACE FIELDS Mrs. Grace N. Fields, 92, of 882 Lower Salt River Road, Danville, died Friday, December 20, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born August 23, 1904 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Nield Sr., and Mae Schooling Nield. She was the widow of Davis Reed Fields. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: three nieces, Margaret Weldon, Danville, Louise Listerman, Cincinnati, OH and Juanita Perry, Radcliff; five nephews, Charles Wade, Lexington, Curtis Wade, FL, Normal Nield, Boyle County, Kenneth Nield, WA and John Edgar Nield, Cincinnati, OH. Services for Mrs. Fields were held Sunday, December 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Oscar J. Bailey, Kyle Bailey, David Taylor, Norman Nield, Charles Wade and Leon Cannon. (HH Mon Dec 23, 1996) MR. GILBERT DRISKELL Mr. Gilbert G. Driskell, 73, of 112 Walnut Street, Versailles, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996. Born in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Bascum and Virginia Lee Durr Driskell. He was a retired farmer at Randall Farm and a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Elizabeth Oliver, Georgetown; three sons, Gilbert C. "Sonny" Driskell, Mercer County, Bobby L. Driskell and Sherwood Driskell, both of Versailles; two sisters, Irene Ruark, Versailles and Nina Miller of Frankfort; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Adaline Robinson Driskell and his second wife, Edith Douglas Driskell. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home, Versailles, with Rev. Russell officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Woodford County. Pallbearers were Mike, Jerry, and Brad Carmickle, Brian, Terry Alan, and Bobby Driskell II. Honorary bearers were E. T. Carmickle and Seldon Watkins. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) MR. HAROLD HORN Mr. Harold J. Horn, 63, Gentry Lane, Danville, died Monday, December 23, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born January 22, 1933 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Lloyd B. and Mable Lester Horn. He was a farmer and farm implement dealer and a member, deacon and Sunday School teacher at the Salt River Baptist church. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Black Horn, two daughters, Carol Howard, Campbellsville and Shawna Stomberger, Danville; one son, Bryan Horn, Danville, one sister, Christine Montgomery, Harrodsburg; two brothers, W.A. Horn, Harrodsburg, and Connie Horn, Burgin; five grandchildren, and three step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Horn. Services were held Friday, Dec. 27, at the Salt River Baptist Church by the Rev. Bob Bausum. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Contributions are suggested to Gideons International. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) MISS LOUISE McGAUGHEY Miss Louise McGaughey, 74, formerly of 221 Laffoon Drive, Frankfort, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996, at Franklin Manor Nursing Home. A native of Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Eunice and Minnie Wiley McGaughey. She was a retired secretary from the Department of Human Resources. Survivors include: one sister, Cordelia Erwin, Gulf Breeze, FL; one brother, Carl McGaughey, Frankfort; several nieces and nephews, also a number of cousins in Mercer County. Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, at Alexander Funeral Home, St. Ann, MO. Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, Frankfort, was in charge of local arrangements. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) BIRDIE ROBINSON Birdie M. Robinson, 42, of 1350 Alford Road, Salvisa, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996 at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center in Lexington. Born April 9, 1954 in Franklin County she was the daughter of Dora Lee Hammonds Robinson of Rose Hill and the late Thomas Austin Robinson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kirkwood Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: one son, Justin Robinson, Salvisa; one daughter, Wanda Gayle Robinson, Salvisa; one brother, Everette Thomas Robinson, McAfee; six sisters, Elaine Durr, Wanda Buntain and Barbara Decan, all of Mercer County, Rosa Bowman, Lawrenceburg, Susan Turner, Shelbyville and Laura Phillips, Harrodsburg. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Dora Caldwell. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 26, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Art Hardin officiating. Burial was in Best Cemetery in Anderson County. Pallbearers were Albert Turner, Terry Phillips, William Durr, Gary Buntain, Don Decan and Edgar Robinson. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) MR. DAVID COATES Mr. David (Tub) Coates, Jr., 75, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996, at the Lexington Manor Nursing Home. He was a truck driver. Survivors include: one sister, Sophia Mason, Detroit, MI; one nephew, James T. Coates, Danville, one aunt, Margaret Terrance, Danville, and several nieces in Lansing, MI. Services for Mr. Coates were held Monday, Dec. 30, at Smith Jackson Funeral Home in Danville, with the Rev. Herman Bradshaw officiating. Burial was in Hill n' Dale Cemetery, Danville. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) H.C. BLACK Mr. H.C. Black, 73, of 629 Greenbriar, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. A native of Mercer County, he was the son of the late James Daniel and Hester Newby Black. He was the husband of Sarah Ross Black. He was a truck driver for Florida Tile. Mr. Black was a member of Mercer County Masonic Lodge # 777 and the Bruners Chapel Baptist Church. He was an army veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife, survivors include: four sons, Michael C. Black of Lakeland, FL; William Gregory Black of Cornishville, Roger Wayne Black of Lexington, Brent Black of Salt Lake City, UT; two sisters, Hattie Chilton and Hazel Lester, both of Harrodsburg; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall Black and Robert Black. A private family service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were Danny and David Chilton, Donnie and Douglas Lester, and Terry and Brian Black. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) RAYMOND L. DeFEET Mr. Raymond L. DeFeet, 76, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 10, 1920 in Russell County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Hettie Jane Rexroat DeFeet. Survivors include: two sisters, Hazel L. Helm of Burgin and Ruby Robertson Riley of Mercer County; a brother, Robert L. DeFeet Jr. of Sardinia, OH, and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. DeFeet were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Calvary Church. The Rev. Royce Richardson officiated and burial was in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) NELL GASTINEAU Mrs. Nell Gastineau, 94, of S. Fourth St., Louisville, died Friday, Dec. 27 1996, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born Sept. 26, 1902 in Indiana, but reared in Nowatta, OK, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jennie Hurt Van Huss. She was the widow of William Bryan Gastineau. She was a retired employee of the Bluegrass Ordnance Army Depot in Richmond. She was a member of the West Side Christian Church in Richmond. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. A.J. "Lorraine" Hatfield of Bohon and Mrs. Virgil "Virginia" Tapp of Louisville; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Lucas officiating. Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Kevin Hatfield, Billy Hatfield, Chris Hatfield, Kenny Tapp, Dwight Lyle and Paul Phillips. Honorary pallbearers were Troy Burton, Kenny Tapp, Travis Tapp, Jeremy Lyle and Jason Lyle. (HH Dec 31, 1996) ARENCE GOODLETT Mr. Arence "Red" Goodlett, 70, of 235 Campbell Dr. died Monday, Dec. 23, 1996, at the Vencor Hospital in Louisville. Born May 15, 1926 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Edward and Georgia Ann Cornish Goodlett and the widower of Rosie Carey Goodlett. He worked in the buffing department at HallMack. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: a son, Donald Goodlett of Harrodsburg; three daughters, Marietta Watts of Lexington; Barbara Jeanie Henninger of Harrodsburg and Wendy Rose Goodlett of Harrodsburg; a brother, Charles Goodlett of Trenton, OH; a sister, Florence Carroll of Middletown, OH; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Thurman Goodlett, Seymore Goodlett, Tom Goodlett, Sanford Goodlett, Herbert "Hub" Goodlett, Clarence "Chub" Good-lett, and Rufus Goodlett, and two sisters, Minnie Katherine Osborne and Ann Bell Catlett. Services for Mr. Goodlett were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Henninger, Scott Watts, Todd Keith, and Patrick and Steve Goodlett. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) WILLIE MAE HUDSON Mrs. Willie Mae Thurman Hudson, 83, of 208 Dogwood Ave., Lawrenceburg, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996 at her residence. Born Feb. 21, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Rosabell McKee Thurman. She was the widow of Saffel Hudson. She was a retired cafeteria manager at Lincoln Street School and Anderson County High School. She was formerly employed by Franklin State Hospital and School. She was a member of the Second Christian Church, the Adult Choir and the Helping Hand Club. She was a member and former board member of the Anderson County Senior Citizens. She attended the Lawrenceburg Colored High School, was a former pianist for the senior citizens and was a member of the Lawrenceburg A.M.E. Methodist Church. Survivors include: three sons, George Saffel Hudson of Harrodsburg, Donald Hudson of Lawrenceburg and Larry C. Hudson of Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Jane A. Hudson of Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Ernie (Cheryl) Guthrie of Lawrenceburg; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Gash Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Ramon Smith officiated and Bro. J.D. Short assisted. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) BEATRICE PEAVLER Mrs. Beatrice Peavler, 87, of Cardinal Meadows died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996, at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born Sept. 7, 1909 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Cordelia Hungate Catlett. She was the widow of Delois Peavler. She was a homemaker and a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: a daughter, Lorena Crawley of Mercer County; a brother, Woodrow Catlett of Mercer County; two grandsons; one granddaughter, and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a great-grandson, Chris Crawley. Services for Mrs. Peavler were held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. The Rev. James Byrd officiated and burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony and Brent Crawley, Alvin Crawley Jr., Roger Long, Donnie Neal and Ronnie Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Jordan Long, Joshua Collier, Dawn, Chastity and Linda Crawley, and Rachel Long. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) MARCUS PERRY LYONS Mr. Marcus Perry Lyons, 73, of Brooksville, FL, and formerly of Muncie, IN, died at 11:30 Wednesday, Dec. 11, at his residence. Born Aug. 18, 1923 in Danville, he was the son of Harvey and Nettie Lyons. He was a member of the Church of God in Muncie and attended the West Brookside Church of God. He retired from Ball State University in May 1980, where he managed Tool Crib Operations. He served on the Muncie, IN., Reserve Police Force for five years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific for 48 months and received the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbons with one bronze star and the Good Conduct ribbon. He was a member of the Masonic Brotherhood Lodge #375, the White Shrine Guiding Star #28, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Amaranths and the Ball State University Sympathy Club. Survivors include: his wife, the former Ruby Sharp; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Hamilton of Brooksville, FL; five grandchildren, and nine great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, James and Hurbert Lyons and two sisters, Beulah Thornton and Louise Pittman. Funeral services were held Dec. 16 in the Wellwood Funeral Home in Hudson, FL. The Rev. Bill Davis officiated and burial was in Florida Hills Memorial Gardens in Spring Hill, FL. A White Shrine Memorial Service was held Dec. 15. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) CARL DUDLEY TAYLOR Mr. Carl Dudley Taylor, 56, of 305 Boone St., died Tuesday, Dec. 24, at his residence. Born Jan. 11, 1940 in Washington County, he was the son of Beatrice Bottom Taylor and the late William Irvin Taylor. He was a mechanic for Hayslett Mechanical Contractors. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, survivors include: two sons, Carl D. Taylor Jr. of Moreland and Tony Taylor of Stanford; two daughters, Rhonda Brent of Stanford and Lisa Wilson of Cusetta, GA; a brother, Jimmy Taylor of Harrodsburg; a sister, Ann Ryan of Harrodsburg, and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold Wayne. Services for Mr. Taylor were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Don Releford officiated and burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Hornsby, J.T. and Eugene Logue, Boo Royalty, James Hall and Donald Bottom. (Thu Dec 31, 1996) LT. COL. C.B. YATES Lt. Col. Cale Benton (C. B.) Yates Jr., U.S.A.F. Ret., 73, of Doe Valley, Brandenburg and formerly of Harrodsburg, died Dec. 16, 1996 at his residence after a long illness. Born April 30, 1923 in Danville, he was the son of the late C.B. (Sr.) and Josephine Setters Yates. He was a 1941 graduate of Harrodsburg High School and attended Georgia Tech. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi and a master's degree from Florida State University. He also attended the University of Maryland and later taught Industrial Arts in Maryland. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1943 and became a navigator, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was stationed in England during World War II. He also served in Vietnam. He retired from the service in 1971. Col. Yates was a member of the Brandenburg United Methodist Church and the Army Lodge # 1105, F&A-M, San Antonio, TX. Survivors include: his wife, Juanita Hendry Yates; two sons, Cale B. Yates III of Independence, MO, and Richard H. Yates of Kenneessaw, GA; two brothers, John S. Yates of Perry Park and Joe S. Yates of New Castle, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at Sturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg with the Rev. Russell East officiating. Military rites were observed and burial was in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. Masonic services were held Dec. 18. (Thu Dec 31, 1996)

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