Miscellaneous Mercer County, Kentucky Obituaries

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MR. JOHN HOCKERSMITH, Jr. Mr. John Wesley Hockersmith Jr., 88, of 835 Old Louisville Road, Salvisa, died Saturday, January 4, 1997 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born February 1, 1908, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late John W. Hockersmith Sr. and Serelda Wiley Hockersmith. He was a coal company operator and meat processor and owner of House Branch Coal Co. and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Union Church. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and served on the Mercer County Board of Education for eight years. Survivors include: his wife, Hertaline Brown Hockersmith, Salvisa; one daughter, Jeanne Ann Brogle, Salvisa; one son, Bro.. John Wesley Hockersmith III, Salvisa; one sister, Nell Serotta, Cary, NC; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Hockersmith were held Tuesday, January 7, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Hockersmith III officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stephen Brogle, Travis Brogle, Scott Brogle, John W. Hockersmith IV., Derek Ball, Justin Ball, Trent Young and David Ball. (Thu Jan 9, 1997) MR. ROBERT DRURY Mr. Robert E. Drury, 66, of 1675 Kirkwood Road, Salvisa, died Wednesday, January 1, 1997 at his residence. Born December 4, 1930 in Anderson County, she was the son of Arlie Edwards Drury and the late Roy H. Drury. He was a trucker, a member of Anderson Christian Church, and a former elder of Mayo Christian Church. He was a member of the American Legion and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his mother, Arbie Edwards Drury, Mercer County; his wife, Myrtle Hazel Drury, Salvisa; two sons, Carson Drury and Tony Drury, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Wanda Bechtel, Harrodsburg; one sister, Betty Harmon, Mercer County; five grandchildren. Services for Mr. Drury were held Friday, January 3, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rick Burdette officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Ransdell, Steve Roby, William Gash, Stanley Long, Jerry Goodlett and Robert Brock. Honorary bearers were Silver Stoner, Jimmie Peach, Bill and Jim Shouse, Bobby Ritter, Mark Crutcher, John Humes, George Bechtel, Marvin Grace, Dale Flagstead and Larry Clarke. (Thu Jan 9, 1997) MR. JOE LANHAM Mr. Joe Lanham, 64, of 629 E. Main Street, Danville, died Friday, January 3, 1997, at his residence. Born November 18, 1932, in Junction City, he was a son of the late Everett and Gertrude Walls Lanham. He was retired from South Central Bell, where he worked for 31 years as a cable splicer. He also was a telephone contractor for 13 years and an army veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Zetta Travillian Lanham, Danville; one son, Gary Joe Lanham, Danville; three daughters, Rebecca Joyce Stratton, Lawrenceburg, Patsy Kay Pike, Parksville, and Tammie Jo Huber of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, January 6, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, by Hamp Wooten. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens. (Thu Jan 9, 1997) MRS. LENORA GREGORY Mrs. Lenora Kays Gregory, 82, of 250 Palomino Street, Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, January 1, 1997 at the Bradford Square Nursing Home, Frankfort. Born October 7, 1914, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Lowry and Lora Stratton Kays. She was the widow of Alvin L. Gregory. She was a housewife and a member of Goshen Baptist church. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. John R. (Martha) Phillips, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Louis (Nelda) Weber, Frankfort.; seven grandsons, four great grandsons. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeanetta Hazelwood, two sisters, Noma Fallis and Edna Lowe, two brothers, Leslie and Jessie Kays. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4, at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with the Rev. Fred Knickerbocker officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alan D. Phillips, Louis G. Weber, Shane J. Weber, Morgan S. Weber, Howard Lawrence Hazelwood, Howard Hazelwood. Honorary bearers were Mrs. Louise Rogers, Marcella Harley Moore, Ruthe and Quentin Gaskin, Willard and Dorothy Vanarsdell, Jerry and Peggy McCoy. (Thu Jan 9, 1997) MR. RICHARD GARRIOTT Mr. Richard Ralph Garriott, retired U. S. Navy Commander, died Tuesday, December 31, 1996 in Norfolk, VA. Born in Oldham County, he was the son of the late R. E. Garriott and Nancy Staten Garriott. He had retired from the U. S. Navy after 30 years of service. Following his naval career he was deputy clerk of Virginia Beach Circuit Court for 16 years. He and his wife were founding members of Holland Road Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. He had served as a deacon and as finance chairman. He was a 41 years member and past president of Kempsville Ruritan Club. Comdr. Garriott served in the Pacific during the entire Second World War. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star as well as Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal with two stars. Survivors include: his wife of 60 years, Mildred Coleman Garriott; two sons, Richard and Michael Garriott of Virginia Beach, VA; five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Garriott of Mercer County. Funeral services were conducted January 3, at Holland Road Baptist Church by Rev. R. F. Pittman. Burial, with military honors, was in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, VA. Graveside services were led by his pastor, a nephew-by-marriage, C. D. Ransdell, and the naval chaplain. Those attending the funeral from here were Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Ransdell, Harrodsburg, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ransdell and James Stevens, Danville. (Thu Jan 9, 1997) DR. JOHN McCANN Dr. John Fred McCann, 77, of 618 East Lexington Street, died Friday, January 3, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born November 5, 1919 in Nelson County, he was the son of the late Frederick and Eliza Jane Harlow McCann. He was a graduate of Asbury College and Northern Illinois College of Optometry. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II and was a graduate of the Army Training and Air Cadet Program. He was a lifetime member of the American Optometric Association and the Kentucky Optometric Association. He was a former member of the Rotary Club, Jaycees, Veterans of Foreign War and the American Legion. He had helped organize the beginning of the Baseball Little League in Mercer County and was the first president of the Babe Ruth League. He was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, where he had served as church treasurer for ten years. Dr. McCann began his optometric practice in Harrodsburg in 1949 and retired in 1990 after 41 years. Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Maxine Moore McCann; two daughters, Jane McCann Noel, Pigeon Forge, TN and Anne McCann Combs, Harrodsburg; one son, Jack Thomas McCann, Toureon, Mexico; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, John Frederick McCann, Jr. and one sister, Alice McCann Devine. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 5, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Girard officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nick Yeast, Daniel Moore, Stephen Handey, David Moore, John Moore, Mark Noel and Eddie Combs. Honorary bearers were Omer Drury, Sonny Carroll, Jessie James, Edgar Purdom, Frank Trisler, Garnett Ashford, Truman Bartleson and members of Frank Trisler's Sunday School Class of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Diabetes Association, 721 West Main Street, Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40202-2683. (Thu Jan 9, 1997) MISS HENRIETTA WATTS Miss Henrietta Watts, 75, of 106 Lackawanna Road, Lexington, died Sunday, January 5, 1997 at the Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond. Born January 28, 1921 in McAfee, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Douglas and Lena Gibson Watts. She was a librarian for a number of years at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, was a world traveler, a 1946 graduate of the University of Kentucky, had attended the Moody Bible Institute. She was also a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Harold W. (Elizabeth) Cravens of Lexington. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 7, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Summers officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan Selby, Delbert Siler, Tommy Lane, Henry James and R. D. Peyton, Jr. (Thu Jan 9, 1997) MRS. NELLIE OSBORNE Mrs. Nellie Irene Carr Osborne, widow of William Osborne died January 2, 1997, in Ocala, Florida. Born February 17, 1916, she was a daughter of Cleo and Nellie Bercaw Carr. Survivors include a son, Dudley Osborne, a grandson, Steve Osborne, a brother Matt Carr of Harrodsburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and six sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, January 6, at the Roberts Funeral Home in Ocala, FL. Burial was in Memorial Gardens in Ocala. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MRS. MARY CORNISH Mrs. Mary Lee Eades Powell Cornish, 48, of 1039 Wildcat Road, Lawrenceburg, died Friday, January 10, 1997 at the UK Chandler Medical Center, Lexington. She was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly of God in Lawrenceburg. She was a former bus driver for Bluegrass Community Action, former employee of Revco Drug Store and Convenient Food Mart in Lawrenceburg. She was the daughter of Peggy West Eades and the late Vernon Powell. Survivors include: her husband, Leon N. Cornish; her mother, Peggy West Eades, Lexington; maternal grandmother, Emma West, Lexington; five children and two daughters-in-law, William (Laura) Cornish, Jon (Ida) Cornish, Peggy Cornish, Stacy Shepard, all of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Rodney (Ginny) Click, Salvisa. Funeral services were held Monday, January 13, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. Garrett Sweeney and Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Shelby County. Pallbearers were William Cornish, Jon Cornish, Terry Carter, Robbie Peach, Chad Cozad and Eric Smith. Honorary bearers were Rodney Click, Chip Beasley, David Hartley and Ben Shepard. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MRS. LUCILLE ADAMS Mrs. Lucille Clarkston Adams, 81, died Friday, January 10, 1997, at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville. A native of Casey County, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose Brown Clarkston. She was married to Ike Adams, who preceded her in death on August 15, 1981. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Helen Wells, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Ruth Ann Webb, Tompkinsville, Mrs. Gladys Rearden, Red Boiling Springs, TN; four sons, Joe Adams and Earl Adams, both of Harrodsburg, Robert Adams, Tompkinsville, and James Adams, Red Boiling Springs, TN; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Wright and Mrs. Katerine Green, both of Lebanon, two brothers, Johnny Clarkston and William Clarkston, both of Lebanon; 33 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 12, at the Phillip Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, TN. Burial was in the Elder Cemetery in Casey County. Pallbearers were her grandsons. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MRS. PAULINE CARTER Mrs. Pauline Carter, 81, of 360 York St., died Sunday, January 12, 1997 at her residence. Born September 7, 1915 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Maggie Peavler Vandivier. She was the widow of Simon E. Carter. She was a homemaker and a member of Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Jimmie B. Carter, Harrodsburg and Gerald D. Carter, Franklin; two brothers, Loyd Vandivier and Eldred Vandivier, both of Mercer County; two sisters, Beatrice Logue and Grace Claunch, both of Mercer County; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Sherman, Maurice and Garnett Vandivier, one sister, Berdenn Logue and one grandson, Gary Lynn Carter. Services for Mrs. Carter were held Wednesday, January 15, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arnold Moon and Rev. Don Reed officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Carter, Robert Sallee, Brent Logue, Donnie Tyler, Miller and Don Horn, Clayton Tyler, Bill Shewmaker, Aaron Gray and Stanley Green. Honorary bearers were Barry, Bobby, Danny, Mike, Doug, and Todd Vandivier, J. W., Kermit, Harold, Billy, and Donald Logue, and Ronnie Claunch. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MR. ROBERT SAMPSON, Sr. Mr. Robert Pitts Sampson Sr., 101, of 293 King Ave., South Lebanon, OH, died Saturday, January 11, 1997 in South Lebanon. Born June 20, 1895 in Lincoln County, he was the son of Napoleon Waldon Sampson and Jenny Lowrey Overstreet Sampson. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Union Christian Church in Lincoln County. He was a WWI veteran and a member of the DAV for 50 years. Survivors include: one son, Robert Pitts Sampson Jr., South Lebanon, OH; five daughters, Pauline Holloway, South Lebanon, OH, Katie Sallee, Lexington, Ann Baugh, Versailles, Dortha Lawson and Eileen Lester, both of Harrodsburg, 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild and one great great grandchild. Services for Mr. Sampson were held Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford. Pallbearers were Howard and Glenn Holloway, Michael and Jeffrey Wells, Charlie Lawson and Danny Field. Mr. Sampson's six children were honorary pallbearers. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MISS DARLENE ZAGAR Miss Darlene Marie Zagar, 41, of Jean Drive, Danville, died Thursday, January 9, 1997 in an airplane crash in Michigan. Born January 12, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter, of William Andrew and Beatrice Ann Tekancic Zagar. In addition to her parents, survivors include one brother, Andrew Zagar, Elizabethtown; one sister, Denise Zagar Price, Danville; her grandmother, Anna Tekancic, Maple Heights, OH; two nieces and a nephew. She was a graduate of Marymont High School in Garfield Heights, OH, employed at Mathews Conveyor Co. in Danville as marketing manager. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church where she was also a Sunday School teacher. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Father Paul Prabel and Dick Sullivan will celebrate Mass. Visitation will be Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am. at the Church. Memorials are suggested to SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church Building Fund or to any Children's Charity. Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MR. ROGER VanARSDALL Mr. Roger Alan VanArsdall, Sr., 68, of 501 West Main Street, Burgin, died Saturday, January 11, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 1, 1929 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Maude Esther Reeves VanArsdall. He was retired from Kentucky Utilities where he had been Communications Manager for 45 years. He had also served as a Burgin Independent School Board Member where he had served as Vice Chairman for a number of years. He was a former member of the Lions Club, a member of the Model Airplanes Association and also a Ham Radio Operator for several years. He was a member of the Burgin Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Geneva Kathryn Barker VanArsdall; two sons, Michael Alan VanArsdall, Lexington, and Roger Alan VanArsdall, Jr. of Mercer County; two daughters, Janet Alan Swarbrick, Lexington and Holly Kathryn Burke, Owensboro. One brother, Roy Neuman VanArsdall of Illinois; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 14, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss officiating. Burial was in spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Sandige, Jimmie Marks, Melvyn Cobb, Mark Durham, George W. VanArsdall, Jr. and Roy Lee Sanders. Honorary bearers were Everett Barker, Phillip Daly, Bob Pingleton, Bobby Coulter, George Brammer, Dale Stockton, Luke Goetzinger and Rex Kidd. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Burgin Christian Church, West Main St., Burgin, KY 40310. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MR. GUY SHEARROW Mr. Guy J. Shearrow, 61, of 4267 Battle Road, Mackville, died Monday, January 13, 1997, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 3, 1935 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Guy Roy and Lou Ada Dye Shearrow. He was a retired steel worker and had served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include one sister, Mary Margaret Boswell, of Mackville. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Williams officiating. Burial was in the Battle Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Buck, Willie Dale Boswell, Johnny Boswell, Noble Boswell and Elwood Boswell. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service on Thursday. (Thu Jan 16, 1997) MRS. EUNICE LANHAM Mrs. Eunice Hall Lanham, 477 Marimon Ave., died Sunday, January 19, 1997 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born in Washington County (06-10-1903), she was the daughter of the late Carter and Laura Taylor Hall. She was the widow of Fred Lanham. She was an employee of Broaddus Inc. for many years, and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Billy G. Lanham, Burgin; one daughter, Kathleen Wilder, Lexington; two brothers, Roy Hall of Jeffersonville, IN and Marvin Hall, Louisville; one sister Ruby Key, Mackville; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, J. C. Lanham. Services for Mrs. Lanham were held Wednesday, January 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Lanham, Jimmy Gray, Allen Lanham, Roger Reeves, John David Wilder and Tommy Cox. (Thu Jan 23, 1997) MRS. RUTH BURNS Mrs. Ruth B. Burns, 88, of 344 W. Office Street, died Saturday, January 18, 1997 at her residence. Born July 30, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Betty Russell Best. She was the widow of Roy James Burns. She was a homemaker and a member of the Deep Creek Baptist Church and Mercer County Senior citizens. Survivors include: one son, J. H. Burns, Salvisa;; two grandchildren, Faith and David Burns, Salvisa, several nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. Burns were held Monday, January 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Logue and Rev. Hilary Claypool officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were R. C. Best, Roy Leon Gibson, Kenneth Riley, Leon Burns, Jimmy Cocanougher and Roy Best. Honorary bearers were Marvin Gibson, Garnett Gibson, Howard Logue, Wayne Russell, Myron Lawson and Reuben Deringer. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. (Thu Jan 23, 1997) MRS. HAZEL TATE Mrs. Hazel Lee Tate, 82, of 201A Belmont Court, died Monday, January 20, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born December 8, 1914 in Casey County, she was the daughter of Polk and Pearl Jones Webb. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Silver Bells Sunday School Class and Mercer County Senior Citizens. Survivors include: four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Vergie) Richards and Mrs. Charles (Bonnie) Richardson, both of Harrodsburg, Mrs. W. L. (Susie) Merriman and Mrs. Junior (Esther) Carey, both of Burgin; one son, Jay Tate, Leesburg, AL; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild. Services for Mrs. Tate were held Wednesday, January 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Baldauff officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donnie Sanford, Keith Monson, Paul Hensley, Jeff Hanes, Scott Hamner, Billy Marksbury and Dennis Cocanougher. (Thu Jan 23, 1997) MR. MARSHALL CARPENTER Mr. Marshall C. Carpenter, 78, of Louisville, died January 15, 1997. He was born in Boyle County, the son of the late Elmer Lee and Ellen Foster Carpenter. The family moved to Mercer County in 1927 and he graduated from Rose Hill School. He went to UK and received his degree from the College of Agriculture in 1940. He soon after entered the U. S. Air Force and served four years in England as Lieutenant. Upon return he became manager of Kentucky ABA Association for the rest of his working career. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Leeney Carpenter, one son, three daughters and nine grandchildren. Three brothers, Dr. C. C. Carpenter, Lexington, a twin brother, Maurice of Lexington and Frank Carpenter of Burgin; three sisters, Valley Megee, Richmond, Beatrice Shuel, Princeton, IN, and Evelyn Warner, Harrodsburg. A memorial service was conducted Monday, January 20, at the Ratterman Funeral Home in Louisville, by Rev. Grayson L. Tucker. Burial was in Louisville Memorial Gardens. (Thu Jan 23, 1997) MR. BERNIE B. EDWARDS Mr. Bernie B. Edwards, 92, died Wednesday, January 15, 1997, at Brownsboro Hills Nursing Home in Louisville. Born February 24, 1904, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Edwards. He was the widower of Bernadette Edwards. He was retired from International Harvester. Survivors include a son, James Edwards of Louisville and a sister, Marie McGuffy of Florence. Funeral services were held Friday, January 17, at Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home, Louisville, with Fr. Frank Grauel officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Louisville. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hospice of Louisville. (Thu Jan 23, 1997) MRS. DORA ROBINSON Mrs. Dora Lee Robinson, age 70, of 1991 Mackville Road, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at her residence. Born November 4, 1926 in Anderson County she was the daughter of the late Dora Smith Caldwell and the widow of Thomas A. Robinson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Goshen Baptist Church in Anderson County. Survivors include: one son, Everette Thomas Robinson, McAfee; six daughters, Elaine Durr, Wanda Buntain and Barbara Decan all of Mercer County, Rosa Bowman, Lawrenceburg, Susan Turner, Shelbyville and Laura Phillips of Harrodsburg; three half brothers, Pete Smith and Johnny Caldwell, both of Anderson County, and Roger Caldwell of Tennessee; three half sisters, Betty Robinson, Jean Hawkins and Susie Ritchey all of Anderson County; 14 grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one great grandchild and two step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Birdie Robinson. Funeral services will be Friday, January 24th at 2:00 p.m., at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:00 a.m. Friday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Jan 23, 1997) MRS. MANTIE PROFITT Mrs. Mantie Lee Profitt, 67, died Saturday, January 18, 1997 at the Clark County Regional Hospital in Winchester. Born March 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Clara Davis Adams. Survivors include: her husband, Rev. Carl Profitt, Whitesburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Jr. and Glenda Profitt, Sachse, TX, Ronnie Lee and Judy Profitt, Harrodsburg, and Mark and Susie Profitt, Paris; one daughter and son-in-law, Marieda Profitt and John Allen of Winchester, two sisters, Martha Dent and Mary Adams Wright, both of Whitesburg; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 22, at the Letcher Funeral Home, in Whitesburg, by Rev. Ron Hill and Rev. Carl Vaughan. Burial was in Green Acres Cemetery in Ermine. The family served as pallbearers. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MRS. DORA ROBINSON Pallbearers for Mrs. Dora Robinson, who died January 21, 1997, were Albert Turner, Terry Phillips, William Durr, Gary Butain, Don Decan and Vickie Robinson. Rev. Mark Williams conducted the funeral. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) Dr. REX BROWN Dr. Rex Edwin Brown, 74, of Gebertingen, Switzerland, died Thursday January 23, 1997. Born in Kansas City, MO, September 19, 1922, he was the son of the late James and Ester Hertz Jolly, and the adopted son of Edwin and Ora Brown. He was a retired Presbyterian minister who had been a missionary in Congo, Africa, and held pastoral positions in Washington County and Zurich, Switzerland. Survivors include: his wife, Ursula Popp Brown; four sons, Ritchey Brown, Harrodsburg, Randy Brown, Shelbyville, Rickey Brown and Rodney Brown, both of Bardstown; one daughter, Kathy Humphrey of Rumsey; two step sons and one step daughter, Donald and Jimmy Brown and Carolyn Rast, all of Zurich, Switzerland; nine grandchildren and two step grandchildren. A memorial service was held Thursday, January 30, in Gebertingen, Switzerland. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MR. JERRY BOSWELL Mr. Jerry Wayne Boswell, 53, of 1667 Kennedy Bridge Road, died Thursday, January 23, 1997, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born December 28, 1943 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William and Dorthy Marie Shearer Reid. He had served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Alice Oldham Boswell, Harrodsburg, three sons, Mark Wayne Boswell, Jerry Wayne Boswell, Jr., and Danny Dale Boswell, all of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Patricia Jo-ann Boswell, Harrodsburg; one brother, David Allen Boswell, Harrodsburg, one sister, Beverly June Sanford, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Lee Boswell, and one brother, Tony Carroll Boswell. Funeral services were held Monday, January 27, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Cornish officiating. Burial with military rites was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Hungate, Howard Mobley, Stevie Simpson, George Moore, Roy Parker and Tony Boswell. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MR. ORVILLE TACKETT Mr. Orville Tackett, 61, of 759 Greenwood Drive, died Thursday, January 23, 1997 at his residence. Born February 20, 1935 in Pike County he was the son of the late Orbe and Marmie Roberts Tackett. He was a retired employee of Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company and had attended Ellers Memorial Baptist church. Survivors include: his wife, Toney Lee Stares Tackett, Harrodsburg; one son, Daryl Tackett, Harrodsburg; three stepsons, Gilbert Ray, Lancaster, Curtis Selby, Lawrenceburg, Luther Selby, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Sue) Hyatt and Mrs. Terry (Anita) Teater both of Lawrenceburg; three stepdaughters, Mary Alice Hamilton, Myrtle Carr, Rose Evans, all of Indiana; three brothers, Richard Tackett, Arvid Tackett and Gary Tackett, all of Harrodsburg; five sisters, Mrs. Luther (Joyce) Hall, Mrs. Jerry (Jeanie) Compton, Mrs. Willard (Patricia) Yeast, Mrs. Marcella White and Mrs. Dennis (Linda) Shewmaker, all of Harrodsburg; 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 26, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Logue officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Shannon Yeast, Randy Tackett, Scott Shewmaker, Patrick Shewmaker, Ronnie Compton, Richard Compton and Rodney Compton. Honorary bearers were Bob Noel, Bobby Carrier, Mike Chapman, Keith Goodlett, Rickey Releford and David Snow. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MRS. MINNIE DAY Mrs. Minnie Lee Day, 72, of 521 Bowman Street, died Saturday, January 25, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 11, 1924 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clifton Thomas and Minnie Key Black. She was the widow of Thomas E. Day. She was a retired waitress and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include: one nephew, Robert J. Black, Jr., Harrodsburg; one sister, Lillie Margaret Releford, Harrodsburg; one brother, Ralph Amos Black, Harrodsburg; one niece, Mary Evelyn Black, Harrodsburg; and one great nephew, Jock Edward Black, Danville; Services for Mrs. Day were held Wednesday, January 29, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MR. WILLIAM HALL, Sr. Mr. William Reid Hall, Sr., 87, of the Thompson-ville community of Washington Coun-ty, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at his residence. Born November 25, 1909 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Everett and Sarah Elizabeth Simms Hall. He was a retired farmer, an army veteran of World War II and a member of the Thompsonville Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, William Reid Hall, Jr., Louisville one daughter, Wilna Todd, Louisville; one sister, Mrs. Anna P. Moul, Harrodsburg; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Murna Sea Hall on December 27, 1989; one daughter, Sara Edith Tucker, on September 29, 1995, one brother, Clarence Hall and three sisters, Gladys Brady, Oda Frances Hall and Lou Ella Watkins. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 26, at the Thompsonville Baptist Church, with Rev. Larry Orange and Rev. Brent Gupton, officiating. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery, Mackville. Pallbearers were Douglas B. Tucker, Marcus A. Tucker, John Reid Hall, Robert M. Hall, Jim Bieckert and John Hoffmann. Carey and Son Funeral Home, Springfield, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MR. GEORGE KEELING Mr. George William "Billy" Keeling, 77, of 167 Harrodsburg Road, Mackville, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 1997, at his residence. Born January 12, 1920 in Marion County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Myrtle Isham Keeling. He was a retired farmer, an army veteran of World War II, a member of the Mackville Baptist Church, a member of the VFW, Post 6951 of Springfield. Survivors include: his wife, Lorraine Smith Keeling, Mackville; and a number of cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Florence Keeling and a brother, Harold Keeling. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home, Springfield, with Rev. Robert Oldham and Bro. Harry Coultas, officiating. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery at Mackville. Pallbearers were Jeff Russell, Jesse Arnold, Jim Smith, Mike Yankey, Raymond Hardin, Lowell Peavler and Keith Peavler. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MR. KERMIT PATTERSON MRS. OPAL PATTERSON A Madison County couple, Mr. Kermit Patterson, 77, and Mrs. Opal Ray Ballou Patterson, 67, of 2107 Catalpa Loop Road, Richmond, died Friday, January 24, 1997, as a result of an automobile accident on Ky. 52, four miles west of Richmond. *** Mr. Patterson was born December 3, 1919, in Mercer County, the son of the late Joseph and Addie Leonard Patterson. He received his PhD. from the University of Kentucky, retired from Eastern Kentucky University after many years of teaching Business Administration. He was co-owner with his wife of the Central Kentucky Meat Company in Richmond, an army veteran of WW II and a member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond and the Kinnard Bible Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge #25 F&AM. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Tallant, Saginaw, TX; one sister, Ava Pat Bonta, Frankfort; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. *** Mrs. Patterson was born December 23, 1929 in Detroit, MI, and was the daughter of the late Paul Otha and Fredrica Harrison Ballou. She received her Masters Degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Science and retired from teaching at Eastern Kentucky University after many years. She was co-owner with her husband, of the Central Kentucky Meat Company in Richmond, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Richmond. She is survived by one brother, Paul Otha Ballou, Jr., Fairfax, VA. Joint funeral services were held Wednesday, January 29, at the McClellan Funeral Home by Rev. Curtis Warf and Rev. Bill Fort. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Members of the Kinnard Bible Sunday School class of the First Baptist Church in Richmond, served as pallbearers. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, Richmond, KY. (Thu Jan 30, 1997) MR. JERRY BOSWELL Mr. Jerry Wayne Boswell, 53, whose death was reported in last week's Herald, was the son of the late William and Dorthy Marie Shearer Reid Boswell. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) MR. WILLIAM ISON Mr. William T. Ison, 94, of Burgin, died January 28, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born August 8, 1902, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Henry T. Ison and Kate Champion Ison. He was the widower of Annelle Walter Ison. He was a self-employed farmer. Survivors include one brother, Zack Ison, Burgin. Services for Mr. Ison were held Friday, January 31, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steven Coss officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens, Pallbearers were Edwin Freeman, Pat Lear, Luke Austin, Sherman Camden, Jr., Charles Ison, Michael McRay, and David Demarest. Memorials are suggested to the Burgin United Methodist Church. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) MRS. JOSEPHINE DUNSMORE Mrs. Josephine Prather Dunsmore, 81, of Perryville, died Saturday, January 25, 1997 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. Born November 25, 1915 in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Collier Prather. She was a homemaker and the widow of W. V. Dunsmore. Survivors include: two sons, William J. Dunsmore, Louisville, and Clarence E. Dunsmore, Leitchfield; two daughters, Sara Helen Ellis, Danville and Verna Mae Stine, Louisville; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Walter C. Dunsmore. Funeral services for Mrs. Dunsmore were held Monday, January 27, at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville, with Rev. Brad Stephenson and Rev. William J. Arvin officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Perryville. Pallbearers were Stephan Stine, Kevin Dunsmore, William S. Stine, Tony Dunsmore, William Stewart Dunsmore and Roger Dunsmore. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) MR. ONIMUS CREECH Mr. Onimus "Butch" Creech, 86, of 1262 Dodd Road, Richmond, husband of the late Edna Cosby Graham Creech, died Saturday, February 1, 1997 at his residence. Born November 20, 1910 in Wolfe County, he was the son of the late Adam and Lou Ives Creech. He was a Baptist and retired from the Frank McMullin Florist in Lexington. Survivors include: one son, Herman Gordon Graham, Marietta, GA; two daughters, Leatrice Rose Honshul and Norma Sue Hall, both of Richmond; three brothers, Lamech Creech, Lexington, Ishmael Creech, Winchester, and Clifford Creech, Sadieville; one sister, Abigail Creech, NY; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Lueeva Creech, five brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Hatmaker officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) MRS. LUCILLE MONROE Mrs. Lucille Monroe, 85, formerly of 278 Boone Street, died Thursday, January 30, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 2, 1911 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Monroe Moore. She was a member of the Southside Christian Church and the widow of L. C. Monroe. Survivors include: one sister, Mrs. Margie Lyens of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nettie Pearl Long. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 1, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. James Hensley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Lyens, Bobby Sadler, Dion Long, Travis Long, Leon Roy and Larry Gabhart. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) JUSTIN DELP Justin Michael Delp, 15, of 200 Longview Street, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 2, 1981 in Danville, he was the son of Edward Charles Delp, Jr. and Denise Rosian Delp, both of Harrodsburg. He was a member of the Southside Christian Church and a ninth grade student at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: one brother, Edward Charles Delp III; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Joyce Rosian, Mantua, OH; paternal grandfather, Edward C. Delp, Maple Heights, OH. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, at the Southside Christian Church with Rev. David Upchurch and Rev. Gary Powell, officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Ransdell Funeral Chapel and after 9:00 a.m. Friday at the church. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) MR. KIRT McRAY Mr. Kirt Thomas McRay, 18, of 221 Shadowbrook Dr., died Monday, February 3, 1997 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington as a result of an automobile accident. Born November 20, 1978 in Mercer County, he was the son of Thomas Emerson and Vicki Lynn Drury McRay. He was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: one brother, Keith Emerson McRay; maternal grandparents, Calvin and Zelma Drury. He was the grandson of the late Cornell and Lillie B. McRay. Services for Mr. McRay will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eddie Russell officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, after 2:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Pallbearers were Jeremy Christopher Lay, Jason Ray Routin, Jason Shewmaker, Dale Richard Liskey, Franklin Scott Price, Greg Wayne Redmon. Honorary bearers were Matt Adison Clark, Nick Risden, Phillip Roach, David Brandon Moeller, Coleman James, and Chad Patterson. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) MRS. ETHEL LEONARD Mrs. Ethel Carey Leonard, 96, of North Main Street, widow of Ansel Leonard, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. (Thu Feb 6, 1997) MR. JAMES STRATTON Mr. James Raymond Stratton, 68, 1211 Goshen Road, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born November 11, 1928 in Anderson County, he was the son of Samuel Boaz and Rosa Mae Camic Stratton. He was a retied construction worker and farmer, and a member of Goshen Baptist Church. He attended Western High School. He was a navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Navy See Bees. Survivors include: one daughter, Robbi Stratton, Lawrenceburg; four sons, Ricky, Doug and Dallas Stratton, all of Lawrenceburg, and Jimmy Stratton of Mercer County; one brother, Sam B. Stratton, Jr., Harrodsburg; one sister, Emma Mae Hughes, Lawrenceburg; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Raymond Stratton and one brother, William Stratton. Funeral services were held Friday, February 7, at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with Bro. Art Hardin and Bro. Jerry Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Stratton, Brandon Stratton, Jody Hughes, Donnie Sutherland, Jesse Brown and Shawn Gabhart. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MR. FOSTER MEAUX Mr. Foster Elwood "Brown Sugar" Meaux, 71, of 3133 Carter Avenue, Ashland, formerly of Mercer County, died Monday, February 3, 1997, at his residence. Born September 5, 1925 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Gus Meaux and Clarice Singleton Meaux and widower of the late Flora Bell King Meaux. He was a self employed farmer and member of the First Baptist Church in Harrodsburg. He was a navy veteran of World War II, a member of American Legion Post #200 and VFW in Ashland. Survivors include: two brothers, Alonzo and Albert Meaux, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Mrs. Billy (Mary Thelma) Parks of Harrodsburg; two grandsons and one step grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Ivan Meaux and two brothers, Ivan and Clay Meaux. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 8, at the Parks Funeral Home with Rev. J. D. Short III, officiating. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MR. JAMES DISPONETT Mr. James Roscoe Disponett, 85, of 4497 Cornishville Road, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born August 9, 1911, in Anderson County, he was the son of the late James and Annie Disponett Disponett. He was a retired farmer, former school bus driver in Mercer County and former mechanic for Gilbert Freeman. He was a member of the Cornishville Lodge and a member of the Cornishville Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Cornishville Fire Department. He was an army veteran of Word War II. Survivors include: his wife, Alma Ethel Riley Disponett; one sister, Mrs. Truman (Erma) Riley, Lawrenceburg, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Holt. Funeral services were held Friday, February 7, at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Rev. Paul Readnour and Rev. Terry Justice officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Riley, Allen Riley, Steven Riley, J. B. Riley, Donald Riley, Larry Brown and Larry Riley. Honorary bearers were Donald Litteral, Bob Perkins, Robert Richmond, Hugh Coslow, Royce Cornish, R. C. Mobley, Robert Hardin and Grover Rutherford. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MR. ABNEY MILBY Mr. Abney R. Milby, 96, of 337 Bacon Court, died Friday, February 7, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 7, 1901 in Larue County, he was the son of the late Theodore and Sarah Jane Mulkey Milby. He was the widower of Ruby Sutton Walters Milby. He was in insurance sales and owner of the Milby Insurance Agency. He was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church, an elder, past treasurer and former Trustee for churches in Williamsburg, VA, Danville, Winchester and Harrodsburg. He was active in civic affairs. Survivors include: a daughter, Nancy Gabhart, Harrodsburg, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son Gordon Dean Milby. Graveside services for Mr. Milby were held Monday, February 10, at Bellevue Cemetery, Danville, with Rev. John Duncan and Jon Jones officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Curry, Tom I. Moore, Roy Riley, Andrew Alexander, Robert McMahon Milby, J. M. Tannon, James Smith, and William Lively. Honorary bearers were elders of New Providence Presbyterian Church and Mr. Royce McBeath. Memorials are suggested to Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency, c/o Buckhorn Children's Foundation, One Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, KY 41721-9989. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MR. CLARENCE STEELE, Sr. Mr. Clarence (Bud) Steele Sr., 71, of 358 Oakland Lane, died Saturday, February 8, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born December 10, 1925 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Arthur and Clara Mae Likins Steele. He was a yard jockey at LeeWay Motor Freight in Akron, Ohio, a member of Akron Baptist Temple, a Kentucky Colonel and a World War II army veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Chloe Lucille Sallee Steele, Harrodsburg; one son, Clarence H. Steele Jr., Lexington; three daughters, Therisa Ann Benore, Sylvania, OH, Evelyn Sue Baughman, Harrodsburg and Aimee Justine Popovich, Akron, OH; two brothers, Leonard Steele, Harrodsburg and Eugene Steele, Ohio; six sisters, Frances McCormick, Orlando, FL, Annetta Mobley, Harrodsburg, Loretta Hammons, Edgewood, Margaret Hart, Lexington, Linda Hart, Prospect and Charlene Timm, Denmark, WI; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Steele were held Tuesday, February 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Paul Readnour and Rev. Gary Allen officiating. Burial was in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville. Pallbearers were Jeff Young, Tony Mobley, Paul Jones, B. R. Chilton, Scott Goodlett and Charles Parks. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the American Cancer Society. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MR. "JOCKO" MATTINGLY Mr. John "Jocko" Mattingly, 83, died Sunday, February 9, 1997 at the Kentucky Veteran's Center in Wilmore. Born July 4, 1913 in Marion County, he was the son of the late John and Rosella Carico Mattingly. He was the widower of Maggie Dee Wilham Mattingly. He had been a business owner of Jocko & Horace's Pool Hall for a number of years, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, Glad Hand Sunday School Class, VFW and American Legion, and a Kentucky Colonel. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: one brother, James S. Mattingly, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Louise Taylor, Lexington and Mildred Anderson, Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Onis Howard Mattingly and Marvin Ray Mattingly, and three sisters, Margaret Phillips, Mae Anderson and Mary Richardson. Services for Mr. Mattingly were held Tuesday, February 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor and Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were John Sullivan, Fred Anderson, Ralph "Pete" Anderson, J. W. Mattingly, John Albert Mattingly, Charles Alvin Mattingly, Keith and Terry Currens, David Shewmaker, Dr. Charles Hatcher, Charlie Carr. Honorary bearers were members of the Glad Hand Sunday School Class. Memorials are suggested to the Kentucky Veterans Center, Wilmore. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MRS. ETHEL LEONARD Mrs. Ethel Carey Leonard, 96, of 452 N. Main Street, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born August 30, 1900 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Mattie Yeast Carey. She was the widow of Ansel Leonard. She was a housewife, a member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church and the Mercer County Senior Citizens. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Virginia) Vandivier, Harrodsburg; ten grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, James William Leonard and Lawrence Edwin Leonard, and one daughter, Edna Louise Jackson. Services for Mrs. Leonard were held Saturday, February 8, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Gary Powell, Rev. Eddie Russell and Dr. Dan Vandivier officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Horn, Steve Horn, Marshall Simpson, Dennis Thomas, Lawrence Thomas, Michael Hatchel and Jimmy Simpson. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MR. RICHARD LOCKWOOD Mr. Richard C. Lockwood, 58, of 302 Pheasant Drive, died Wednesday, February 5, 1997 at the VA Hospital in Lexington. Born October 9, 1938 in Oregon, IL, he was the son of the late Arlie and May Tosh Ward. He was a retired salesman (National Federation of Independent Businesses), attended Calvary Baptist Church and a volunteer at Mercer County Senior Citizens. He was a navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Jean Kirwin Lockwood, Harrodsburg; three sons, Richard Eugene Lockwood, Blacksburg VA, James M. Lockwood, San Jose, CA, Arlie Ray Lockwood, Mountville, PA; one brother, James Ward, Cumming, GA; six grandchildren. Services for Mr. Lockwood were held Sunday, February 9, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Baldauff officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arlie Lockwood, Richard Lockwood, James Lockwood, James Ward, Willie B. Horn and James A. Ward. Honorary bearers were Frank Yount, Joshua, David, Cory and Ryan Lockwood. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Clear Creek Bible College. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MRS. ETHEL WHITEHOUSE Mrs. Ethel Russell Whitehouse, 95, of 4715 Bellevue Avenue, Louisville, formerly of Danville, died Friday February 7, 1997, at Christian Health Center of Lexington. Born December 22, 1901, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lillie Martin Graves. She was the widow of Walter Whitehouse. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Danville. Survivors include: one granddaughter, Leonna Kish, Satellite Beach, FL; one niece, Mary C. Graves, Danville; two great grandchildren, including Cari Perkins of Harrodsburg; two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard William Russell, one sister, Edna Mae Graves, and two brothers, Louis Isaac Graves, Clyde Hillard. Funeral services for Mrs. Whitehouse were held Monday, February 10, at the Stith Funeral Home in Danville, with Rev. Tim Mathis officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery, Danville. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MRS. LENA DARLAND Mrs. Lena Belle Darland, 64, of Burgin, died Monday, February 10, 1997 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. Born June 15, 1932 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Will Click and Katie Dearing Click. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of Shakertown Baptist Church and Order of Eastern Star, Boyle Chapter 359. She was also a licensed insurance agent. Survivors include: her husband, W. H. Darland, Burgin; one brother, Gene Click, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Bill (Pauline) Harris and Mrs. Kenneth (Katherine) Russell, both of Burgin, Mrs. Curtis (Sonia) Currens, Salvisa. She was preceded in death by one brother, William Click. Services for Mrs. Darland will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Smith and Rev. Greg Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Order of Eastern Star services were held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation was after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, and prior to the hour of service on Thursday. Pallbearers were William L. Currens, Barry Currens, William J. Currens, Mike Click, Mike Sheperson, Sonny Smyth. (Thu Feb 13, 1997) MR. WILLIAM PEEL Mr. William Peel, 66, of 103 Pleasant Hill Drive, Burgin, died Tuesday, February 11, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 23, 1930 in Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Elbert and Daisey Wardlow Peel. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include: his wife, Joyce May Peel; two sons, Billy and Steve Peel, both of Burgin; two daughters, Barbara Lyons, Burgin and Patricia Mattingly, Lebanon; three brothers, Earl Peel and Elbert Peel, Jr., both of Nicholasville and Broddus Peel, Paris; four sisters, Rose Canter, Lucy Cobb and Mary Cobb, all of Nicholasville, and Nancy Burchell, Paris; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Three brothers, Danny Peel, Tommy Peel and Robert Peel preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Friday, February 14 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Hungate, Earl Hungate, Jr., Kenny Downs, Gary Clements, Lee Lyons and Bruce Dean. Honorary bearers were Marvin Cocanougher, Earl Hungate, Elwood Humphrey and Milward Dedman. (Thu Feb 20, 1997) MR. LAWRENCE BRISCOE Mr. Lawrence Briscoe, 82, 1820 Harrodsburg Road, Lawrenceburg, died Friday, February 14, 1997 at his residence. Born November 8, 1914 in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Jerry Thompson and Pearl Hedges Briscoe. He was a retired employee of Kraft Foods, Lawrenceburg and Square D Company, Lexington. He was a member of Sand Spring Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Louise Cunningham Green Briscoe, Lawrenceburg; five sons, Jerry Clark (Debbie) Briscoe and Sonny (Linda C.) Green, both of Lawrenceburg, Stanley Briscoe, Salvisa, Richard Lawrence (Jane) Briscoe, Harrodsburg, and William Howard (Trudy) Green, Dixon, TN; eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 16, at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg, with Rev. Mike Hamrick officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Cornish, Jesse Gilbert Headen, Dave Disponett, Benny Hancock, Roland Leathers and Dennis Wainscott. (Thu Feb 20, 1997) MR. GILBERT MURPHY Mr. Gilbert Eugene Murphy, 85, of 347 Walnut Street, died Friday, February 14, 1997 at his residence. Born January 17, 1912 in Marion County, he was the son of the late Shelby and Sally Tharp Murphy. He was a retired farmer and security officer at Haggin Hospital. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Ann French Murphy; five sons, Daniel E. Murphy, Earl Murphy, Tim Murphy, all of Harrodsburg, Ed Murphy, Lexington, and Cliff Murphy, Cornishville; one daughter, Maedale Mills, Calhan, CO; 10 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by J. C., Earl and Walter Murphy, two sisters, Clara Mae Harris and Mary Dell Buck, and one grandson. Services for Mr. Murphy were held Sunday February 16, at he Spring Hill Cemetery with Rev. David Upchurch and Fr. Joe Meunch officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with his sons as pallbearers. (Thu Feb 20, 1997) MRS. SARAH CRABTREE Mrs. Sarah E. "Bessie" Crabtree, 88, of North Greenville Street, died Sunday, February 16, 1997 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. Born December 1, 1908 in Casey County, she was the daughter of Amos Perry and Mary Elizabeth Jane Cochran Allen. She was the widow of W. L. Crabtree, Sr. She was a homemaker, member of Bohon Christian Church, Mercer Senior citizens, Widow to Widow Group, and June Tracy Circle. Survivors include: one son, W. L. (Bill) Crabtree Jr., Perryville; one daughter, Sarah Josephine Janick, Harrodsburg; two brothers, William Allen and Benjamin Enoch Allen, both of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Frances Carrier, Cincinnati, OH, Flossie Royalty, Harrodsburg, Gracie Cobb, Lexington; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Allen. Services for Mrs. Crabtree were held Tuesday, February 18, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Trammell, Don Allen, Chris Hatfield, Billy Hatfield, Jimmy Cocanougher and Butch Beasley. Memorials are suggested to Bohon Christian Church, Perryville Baptist Church or Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. (Thu Feb 20, 1997) MR. CARROLL BROWN Mr. Carroll Pearce Brown, 79, of 261 Longview, died Thursday, February 13, 1997 at Harrodsburg Health Care Manor. Born October 27, 1917 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Arthur Raymond and Gertie Patterson Brown. He was owner of Brown Gas and Electric Service and worked for Southern States Coop. for a number of years. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist church, was a deacon for more than 40 years and taught Sunday School for several years. Survivors include: his wife, Thelma McAnly Brown, Harrodsburg; two sons, Arthur Carroll Brown, Louisville and Bill Brown, Danville; two daughters, Rebecca Taylor, Harrodsburg and Pat Holland Louisville; one brother, Arthur Lawrence Brown, Versailles; five grandchildren. Services for Mr. Brown were held Sunday, February 16, a the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Barry Harmon officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Taylor, Bob Holland, Kevin Johnson, Tony Bohannon, Jon Holland, and Bobby McAnly. Honorary bearers were W. A. Miller, J. H. Whitenack, Richard Green, Maurice Gritton, Tommy Lane, Amos Luster, Davis Burrus, Bradley Long, Hugh Pierce and Con Johnson. Memorials are suggested to the Hopewell Baptist Church. (Thu Feb 20, 1997) MRS. MINNIE CURRENS Mrs. Minnie Etta Currens, 83, of 110 West Court Street, Burgin, died Sunday, February 16, 1997 at her residence. Born August 13, 1913 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Mary Rogers Carmickle. She was a homemaker and the widow of Dallas Currens. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m., at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Releford officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery in Danville. Pallbearers will be Bob Carmickle, E. T. Carmickle, Jim Carmickle, Bowen Edward Carmickle, John Marshall and Bob Goins. Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday. (Thu Feb 20, 1997) MRS. GLADYS BLAKE Mrs. Gladys Jean Blake, 51, of 231 Main St., Salvisa, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 1016 Fontaine Dr. #2 in Lexington. Born Dec. 15, 1945 in Beattyville, she was the daughter of the late Winford Avie Wade and Priscilla Cornett Wade and the wife of Larry Ronald Blake. She was a home health care nurse. In addition to her husband, survivors include: two sons, Randall Scott Blake and Craig Daniel Blake, both of Bloomfield, IN; a daughter, Alma Priscilla Blake of Salvisa; eight brothers, Jimmie Wade of Swiss City, IN; Carl Wade, Glen Wade, Anthony Wayne Wade, Clayton Price Wade, William Kendall Wade and Donald Rodrick Wade, all of Beattyville, and Larry Nelson Wade of Lexington, and five sisters, Betty Grace Havens of Lexington, Vivian Gibson of Tipp City, OH; Diane Robertson of Dayton, OH, Janet Commer of Beattyville, and Lillie Mae Lunsford of Lexington. Services for Mrs. Blake were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Bro. Herman Newton officiated and burial was in the Lexington Crematory. (Thu Feb 27, 1997) CHRIS BEST Mr. William Chrisler "Chris" Best, 55, of Bondville Rd., Salvisa, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, at his residence. Born May 6, 1941 in Louisville, he was the son of Ada Kennedy Miller and the late Cecil Best and the husband of Nancy Jacob Best. He was a computer software engineer. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Additional survivors include: a son, Gregory Best of Burke, VA; a grandson, Seth Best, and his maternal grandmother, Hazel Smith. Services for Mr. Best were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the St. Andrew Catholic Church. Father Joe Muench officiated and burial was on the family farm. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Feb 27, 1997) JIMMY HARP Mr. Jimmy E. Harp, 47, of Danville and formerly of Mercer County, died Sunday, Feb. 2, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. Mr. Harp had a liver transplant in November, 1988 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a resident of Harrodsburg at that time. The transplant was a success, said his wife, Betty Harp, noting that the liver was still working when he died. Born May 14, 1949 in Danville, he was the son of Nancy Proctor of Harrodsburg and the late Arthur Harp. In addition to his mother and wife, survivors include: a daughter, Missy Harp of Danville and a senior at Burgin; two sons, Steve and Chris Harp of Danville; a brother, Donnie Harp of Danville, and three sisters, Jeanette Hillard of Nicholasville, Sue Routin of Moreland and Wilma Doolin of Harrodsburg. Mr. Harp was a member of Hedgeville Baptist Church. He worked in lawn care maintenance and was a farmer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville with Brothers Bill Hall and Bobby Potts. Pallbearers were Chris Napier, J.E. Routin Jr., Jason Routin, Michael Hillard, Donnie R. Harp Jr., Shane Watts, Darryl Coontz and John Tyler. Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Carrier Sr., Wayne Whitaker, Junior Taylor and Mike Tarter. (Thu Feb 27, 1997) JOHN ALLEN HOLLIDAY Mr. John Allen Holliday, 65, of Atlanta, GA, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1997 in Atlanta. He was the son of Sarah Holliday and the late Onis Holliday. After graduation from Burgin High school, he spent four years in the U.S. Navy. He held the position of lead mechanic for Delta Airlines for 37 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his mother, survivors include: a daughter, Gay Elaine Winters; a grandson, John Allen, and a granddaughter, Amanda. Also, he has three aunts and several cousins, including Danny Noel of Harrodsburg. Memorial services were conducted Monday morning at Tara Park Chapel in Jonesboro, GA. (Thu Feb 27, 1997) MRS. DAISY PATTERSON Mrs. Daisy W. Patterson, 73, of Main Street, Burgin, died Sunday, Feb. 23 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born July 17, 1923 in Saltville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Daniel Woodward and Bertie Branson Woodward and the widow of G.B. Patterson Jr. She was a homemaker and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Judy) Carey of Harrodsburg; four brothers, William K. Woodward of Abingdon, VA, David Woodward of Marion, VA, Thomas D. Woodward of Roanoke, VA, and John H. Woodward of Halifax, VA; two sisters, Helen Campbell and Mary L. Fields of Saltville, VA; one granddaughter, and one great-grandchild She was predeceased by a son, Rex Woodward Patterson; two brothers, and two sisters. Services for Mrs. Patterson were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Geoff Barrett officiated and burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Andy Carey, Granville Sherrow, Bradley King, C.W. Green, David Feeback and Pat Lear. The family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society. (Thu Feb 27, 1997) LAURA E. WOODS Private graveside services for Laura E. Woods, 67, of 220 Hanna Place, Frankfort were conducted Saturday, Feb. 22, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, 1997 at Columbia Hospital, Frankfort. A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Clarice Harrod Woods. She was a former employee of King's Daughter's Hospital, where she worked for 19 years. She was a member of the Bellepoint Baptist Church and of the Joy Sunday School Class. Survivors include: three sisters, Dorothy W. Taylor of Frankfort, June W. Shouse of Salvisa and Peggy W. Shields of West LaFayette, IN, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, James A. Woods Jr. The Rev. Bobby Brooks officiated at the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Bellepoint Baptist Church, 622 Kentucky Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601. Sunset Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Feb 27, 1997) NATALIE MAY HOWELL Mrs. Natalie May Purcell Howell, 86, of 169 Edgewood Circle, Louisville, and formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997 at the Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. Born Dec. 16, 1910 in Belmont, she was the daughter of the late Robert Brunton and Fannie Pearl Hill Purcell. She was the widow of William B. Howell. She was a former member of the Harrodsburg Woman's Club and the Progressive Homemakers. She was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church and the St. Philip's Women's Guild. Survivors include: a son, William B. Howell Jr. of Lincolnshire, IL; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Brown and Mrs. Marjorie Becker, both of Louisville, and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James Howell. Memorial funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with the Rev. D. William Faupel officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Philip's Episcopal Church. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Feb 27, 1997) MRS. BRENDA LAWSON Mrs. Brenda Joyce Lawson, 51, of 512 Davenport Lane, formerly of Versailles, died Tuesday, February 25, 1997. Born in Woodford County, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Corene Harrod Moore and Alvin Moore, of Frankfort. She was a former employee of Texas Instruments in Versailles, where she worked for 19 years and a member of the Salvisa United Methodist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Bobby Hershel Lawson, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Tammy (Mrs. Neal) Robinson, Harrodsburg; two sons, James Anthony (Janet) Lawson and Lonnie Ray (Heather) Lawson, both of Harrodsburg; a sister, Donna Sims, Frankfort; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 28, at the Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, Versailles, with Rev. Paul Hagerman, Rev. Drew Standridge, and Rev. Tony Antonelli officiating. Burial was in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Liberty. Pallbearers were Lewis Sea, Ray McGinnis, Kenny Dean, Jerry Snow, Marvin Yeager, Jr., and Donnie Green. Honorary bearers were Buddie Britton, Dickie Courtney, Leo Ginter, Ned Meekins, Steve Hollon, Lewis Lawson, Carlos Lawson, Wesley Lawson, and Bill Armstrong. Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society for research, 835 W. Jefferson, St., Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40202. (Thu Mar 6, 1997) MRS. INA CARRIER Mrs. Ina Settles Carrier, age 73, of 429 Chestnut Street, died Wednesday, February 26, 1997 at a Lexington Hospital. Born September 20, 1923 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Sadie Wilkerson May. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mackville Christian Church. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the DAV. Survivors include: her husband, Russell Carrier, Harrodsburg; one stepson, Glenn Michael Carrier, Washington County; one daughter, Sandra Settles Dearing, Harrodsburg; one stepdaughter, Patricia Brown, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Jesse (Rod) May of Bowling Green and Clarence (Pod) May of Girard, Kansas; one sister, Lois Fowler, Mercer County; one special niece which she helped raise, Dorothy Downs, Bardstown; four grandchildren; four step grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Barnett May, James May and Marshall May, and one sister, Venetta Spaulding. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 1, at the Mackville Christian Church with Bro. Ken Ward, Bro. Bill Minor and Bro. Larry Reed officiating. Burial was in Peter Cemetery in Mackville. Pallbearers were Michael Carrier, Mike Downs, Charlie Downs, Jennifer Downs, Scott Downs and John Settles. Honorary bearers were members of the Fellowship Sunday School class of the Mackville Christian Church. Memorials are suggested to the Camp Calvary Christian Assembly, Whitehall Road, Willisburg, KY 40078. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 6, 1997) MR. ROBERT SIMS Mr. Robert Brown Sims, 67, 660 Providence Road, died Friday, February 28, 1997 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born June 7, 1929 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Guy Marshall and Maggie D. Foster Sims. He was a self-employed dairy farmer, member of MMI Dairy Co-op, and the Bethel Baptist church. He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Hilda Robinson Sims, Harrodsburg; two sons, Robert Bruce Sims, Nashville, TN and Delbert Stephen Sims, Mercer County; one brother, Marshall Foster Sims, Danville; one sister, Mrs. Lavon (Mary Kennon) Drury, Harrodsburg, two grandchildren. Services for Mr. Sims were held Sunday, March 2 at the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. John Cato and Rev. Jack Guerin officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Glenn Devine, Glenn Stewart, Garvey Barnett, J. P. Disponett, Emmitt Newman, Corde Grable. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 6, 1997) MR. WARREN MATHERLY Mr. Warren G. Matherly, age 76, 746 Maple Avenue, died Saturday, March 1, 1997 at his residence. Born October 5, 1920 in Washington County, he was the son of Gracie Simpson Matherly of Mackville and the late Raymond Matherly. He was a retired Plant Superintendent of Cudahy after 36 years, a U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Mackville Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Berniese Sims Matherly, Harrodsburg; two son, Michael D. Matherly and Warren Bennett Matherly, both of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Gerry Russell, Orene Matherly and Emmogene Matherly, all of Mackville; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Sterling Matherly. Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. David Hartman and Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Sims, Bruce Sims, Doyle Darland, Henry Combs, Marty Montgomery and Jerry Holiday. Honorary bearers were grandchildren, Warren Bradley Matherly and Lindsay K. Matherly. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church, 305 S. Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, or the Alzheimer's Association, 801 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, 40503. (Thu Mar 6, 1997) MRS. IRENE PITTMAN Mrs. Irene Hogue Pittman, 68, died Wednesday, February 26, 1997, at Clark County Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. She was a native of Burgin and member of First Southern Baptist Church in Clarksville. Survivors include: her husband, Charles W. Pittman; one son, Charles W. Pittman; one daughter, Elaine Sheets, Clarksville, IN; one brother, Jack Hogue, Burgin; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Pittman were held Saturday, March 1, at the Kraft Funeral Chapel, New Albany, IN, with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the American Heart Association. (Thu Mar 6, 19997) MRS. TELESA HAYDEN Mrs. Telesa Lee Hayden, 30, of 417 Mooreland Avenue, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center as a result of a cerebral aneurysm. Born July 13, 1966, she was the daughter of Dorothy Ann Hellard Sullivan of Slidell, LA and the late William Jenkins Kirkpatrick. She was an employee of Old Happy Days Diner and a member of the Elkhorn Baptist Church in Frankfort. Survivors, beside her mother, include: two sons, Paul Joseph Plefence, New Orleans, Charles Bret Hayden, son of Billy Wayne Hayden, of Harrodsburg; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lee Kirkpatrick, Dayton, OH, maternal grandfather, James Ernest Hellard, Frankfort; two sisters, Sharon Elizabeth Adams and Michelle Dean Sarten, both of Slidell, LA; two brothers, Clyde Otis Fultz, III of Slidell, LA and David Allen Fultz, Frankfort; an uncle, Ted M. Kirkpatrick, who took care of her. She was preceded in death by one sister, Cathy Maline Dean. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday. (Thu Mar 6, 1997) MR. ARLEY TURNER Mr. Arley S. Turner, 53, of 365 Cornishville Street, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 at his residence. Born November 18, 1943 in Martinsville, IN he was the son of Hazel Rakestraw Turner of Danville and the late Riley Turner. He was a self employed mechanic and attended the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Helen Hooper Turner; two sons, Michael Hooper, Harrodsburg, Pat Turner, Louisville; two daughters, Shelly Wesley, Stanford, Donna Cosstella, Texas; five sisters, Margaret Goodlett, Alice Byrd and Patricia Hume, all of Harrodsburg, Carol Whitehouse, Danville and Susie Jones, Perryville; five brothers, Sam Turner, James (Sparky) Turner and Donnie Turner, all of Danville, Larry Turner, Lexington and Ricky Turner of Berea; one half brother, Acey Turner, Stanford; one half sister, Elizabeth Coontz, Junction City and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shonna Wesley; two sisters, Nancy Jones and Debra Turner, two half sisters and three half brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10, at the Fellowship Baptist church with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Hooper, Harold Goodlett, Jr., Gary Hume, Daniel Jones, Jerry Byrd, Jr. and Jimmy Taylor. Honorary bearers were Danny Jones and Billy Johnson. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 13, 1997) MRS. NELLIE LESTER Mrs. Nellie Lester, 91, of 216 E. Poplar Street, died Thursday, March 6, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 22, 1905 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late R. C. and Flora Bruner Bottoms. She had been an employee at Sportleigh Hall and was a member of the Cornishville Baptist Church. She was the widow of Za Lester. Survivors include: two sons, Z. T. Lester, Frankfort, and R. C. Lester, Mercer County; four daughters, Mrs. Everett (Marsola) Baker, Mrs. O. T. (Loretta) Baker, and Mrs. Bill (Hettie) Logue, all of Mercer County, and Mrs. Tom (Jewell) Huffman, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Ava Elliott and Mrs. Ressie Bailey, both of Harrodsburg, and Mrs. Venetta Springate of Lexington; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home, with Bro. Paul Readnour and Dr. Terry Lester officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Baker, Tommy Logue, Don Huffman, Ronnie Huffman, David Driscoll, Tim Lester, Jerry Lester and Todd Lester. Honorary bearers were great grandchildren. (Thu Mar 13, 1997) MRS. TELESA HAYDEN Bro. Terry Morrison was the officiating minister for the funeral services of Mrs. Telesa Lee Hayden, who died Tuesday, March 4, 1997. Pallbearers were Jessie Morris, Billy Hayden, Ted Kirkpatrick, Phillip Kirkpatrick, C. H. Kirkpatrick, Clyde Otis Fultz III and Adam Rose. (Thu Mar 13, 1997) MR. BART JAMES Mr. Bart James, 37, of 2326 Payne Street, Louisville, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 in Louisville. Born October 30, 1959 in Chaumont, France, he was the son of Howard Shelton James of Florida and Pauline Sanders James of Mercer County. He was an attorney for the State of Kentucky, had served in the U. S. Army and was a member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church. He had attended the University of Kentucky and was a graduate of the University of Louisville Law School. Survivors, in addition to his parents include: his paternal grandmother, Branche James, Harrodsburg; three brothers, Howard James, Jr., Daytona Beach, FL, Ken Bryon James, Louisville, and his twin brother, Brett James of Casey County; one sister, Dr. Tina James of London, OH; No services are scheduled. Alexander and Royalty Funeral home in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 13, 1997) MR. BILLY SEMONES Mr. Billy Semones, 55, of 584 Ada Drive, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born March 29, 1941 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Hattie P. Bailey Semones and the late Garnett Semones. He was an auto body repairman and owner of Semones Body Shop. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Brenda Anderson Semones, Harrodsburg; one son, Billy Ray Semones, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Beverly Nickles, Harrodsburg, and Becky Hart; one brother, Maurice Semones, Harrodsburg; one sister, Garnetta Webb, Harrodsburg; four grandchildren; Services for Mr. Semones were held Saturday, March 8, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Billy Yates, Gary Houchins, Cornell Powell, Leon Roy, Freddie Brown, Gary Walker and Leo Statom. Honorary bearers were Pete Anderson, Charlie Monroe, Allen Monroe, Junior Monroe, Junior Isham, Jim Ellis, B. R. Chilton, Greg Anderson, Louis T. Anderson, Freddie Anderson, Tom Curtsinger, Marshall Thompson, Ralph Anderson, Kevin Semones, Mike Semones, Leonard Steele, Gary Clemmons, Marty Ross, Jeff Turner, Steve Releford, Chris Ross, John Maddox, Randy Webb, Tim Yeager and Wally Bottoms. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association, PO Box 23872, Lexington, KY 40523. (Thu Mar 13, 1997) MR. TONY KURTZ Mr. Tony B. Kurtz, 57, of 211 Normandy Road, Taylorsville, died Friday, March 7, 1997 at the Jewish Hospital in Shelbyville. Born November 30, 1939 in Mercer County, he was the son of Edna Taylor Kurtz of Louisville and the late Stanley Kurtz. He had a Mike Sells franchise in Louisville. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Barbara Kurtz, Taylorsville; two brothers, Ronald and Stanley Kurtz, Louisville; four children, Richard Dale, Carole Ann Colbaugh, of Tennessee, Tony and Greg Kurtz of New Castle; two step sons, Scott and Todd Evans, Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 9, at the Shannon Funeral Home in Shelbyville, with Rev. Chris Kurtz officiating. The remains were cremated. Memorials are suggested to the Apple Patch Community, Crestwood, Kentucky, or to one's favorite charity. (Thu Mar 13, 1997) MR. HENRY KING Mr. Henry Garland "John" King, 72, of Lexington Street, died Sunday, March 16, 1997 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born December 1, 1924 in Marion County, he was the son of the late William Warren and Pearlie Belle Cooley King. He was a retired maintenance worker at Mercer Motors. Survivors include: two brothers, Carl King, Harrodsburg and Theodore Howard King, Clarksville, IN; two sisters, Ruby Waits, Clarksville, IN and Barbara McCrystal, Colorado Springs, CO; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 19 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Timmy Griffin, Cash Ray Moore II, Chris Warrener, Cassidy Moore, David King and Gary Wayne King. Honorary bearers were Allen Moore, Mike Savage, Stanley Boils and Brian Boils. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MRS. LUCILLE CORN Mrs. Lucille Matherly Corn, 83, of 15 Lynn Drive, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, March 17, 1997 at a Lexington hospital. She was the widow of William Euell Corn. A native of Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Booker and Maude Lowery Matherly. She was a homemaker, attended Fairview Christian Church and was a member of the Corinth Christian Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Wanda Gayle) Waldridge, Mercer County; three sons, Maurice (Elaine) Corn and Donnie Ray (Shirley) Corn, all of Lawrenceburg, and R. C. (Delores) Corn, Sycamore, IL; three sisters, Louise Barker, Cincinnati, OH, Geneva Leppanen and Nellie Smolich, both of DeKalb, IL; 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Imogene Perry; two sons, James William Corn and Harold Corn, and a sister, Pearl Chapman. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday (today) at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. Harry Hebert, Bro. Tim Waggoner and Bro. Rick Burdette officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Corn, Larry Corn, Jerry Douglas Perry, Bill Corn, Rob Corn, D. J. Corn, David Waldridge and Donald Wayne Corn. Honorary bearers will be Pat Alsabrook, Sue Corn, Marla Jo Smith, Judy Carol Perry, Kathy Wade, Lisa Waldridge, Jeannie Waldridge, Kirsten Corn and Ruth Annette Ingram. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MR. I. C. JAMES, III Long-time local and state government official, Mr. I. C. James, 69, 420 Sparrow Lane, died Saturday, March 15, 1997 at his residence. He had over 34 years service in local and state government positions. He was the Mercer County Judge Executive from 1982-92, retiring because of health problems. Upon his retirement in 1992, he listed some of the highlights of his career as: relieving crowded office space conditions at the courthouse by providing an annex; operating a landfill in a manner to keep in financially out of the red; making the courthouse accessible to the handicapped; forward progress in the road department, including insurance for employees; helping taxpayers by maintaining a low tax base, and keeping the county in a sound financial condition. He served as deputy sheriff of Mercer County (1970-74) and chief deputy sheriff (1974-78) and as sheriff of Mercer County from 1978-82. Before his political career, he worked for the state government in the Department of Agriculture and the State Highway Department. James was in politics most of his life. As a young man, he campaigned for his father, the late I.C. James Jr., who was Mercer County Attorney for 28 years and served one term in the state legislature at Frankfort. His grandfather, I.C. James, served as a Harrodsburg city councilman. He was a past president of the Mercer County Fair and Horse Show, a member of Kentucky Sheriff's Association and Kentucky Judges Association and the United States Trotting Horse Association. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Dry Branch Baptist Church. Born in Mercer County, September 9, 1927, he was the son of the late I. C. and Katherine Purnell James. Survivors include: his wife, Ella Mae Martin James, Mercer County; one son, I. C. "Chris" James IV, Mercer County; one daughter, Elizabeth Purnell James LeBlanc, Marion, IN; two step-sons, Marty Gray and Danny Horton; one step daughter, Judy Motto, all of Mercer County; two grandchildren and one step grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 18, at the McClellan Funeral Home by Rev. Donnie Releford and Rev. Lewis M. Walter. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Humphrey, Wayne Russell, Herbert Houston, Donnie Tyler, Marty Gray, Kenneth Burns, Pete Motto and Ralph Rogers. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dry Branch Baptist Church. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MR. WILLIAM BRASHEAR Mr. William M. Brashear, 80, of 896 Burgin-Danville road, Burgin, died Tuesday evening, March 11, 1997 at his residence. Born September 7, 1916 in Viper, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Marion H. and Lillie Watts Brashear. He was a retired teacher from Eastern Kentucky, Rose Hill, and the Mercer County school systems, having taught for 26 years. He was a member, deacon, and Sunday school teacher of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Etha Brashear Lollis, St. John, IN; six brothers, Eli Brashear, Newport News, VA, Elmer Brashear, Winchester, Corbett Brashear, Viper, Adrian "Joe" Brashear, Hazard, Taylor Brashear, Hamilton, OH and Mark Brashear, Middletown, OH; three sisters, Velora Profitt, Lexington, Claudine Ferguson, Burgin, Elizabeth Evans, North Vernon, IN; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Margaret McElhannon Brashear, one son, Russell Brashear, and a daughter, Elzurah Semone. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 14 at the Burgin Baptist Church by Rev. Joseph Vest. Burial was in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Waggener, Howard Waggener, Guilford Waggener, Gene Robinson, Charlie Robinson, Eddie Russell, Bill Patrick, Bob Williams, James Matherly, Lawrence Hawkins, Pat Lear, and Howard Smith. Memorial gifts are suggested to the charity of one's choice. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MR. BENNIE PHILLIPS Mr. Bennie Lee Phillips, 84, of 203 Bruce Court, Danville, formerly of Mercer County, died Friday, March 14, 1997 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 15, 1912 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late John and Nannie Phillips. He was a retired painter. Survivors include: one sister, Bessie Hardin Ruthford, Harrodsburg, one niece, Linda Himes of Danville, one nephew, David Vinyard of Mercer County, and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 18 at the Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. James Harley officiating. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MRS. NETTIE GIBSON Mrs. Nettie Gibson, 81, of 2785 Hwy. 22 East, Owenton, died Friday, March 14, 1997 at Owenton Manor. Born June 21, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Avery F. Johnson and Minnie Alice Seay Johnson. She was the widow of Blantin Gibson to whom she was married October 2, 1940. She was a housewife and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Owenton. Survivors include: two sons, Gary and Larry Gibson, both of Owenton; two daughters, Wanda Osbourne, Harrodsburg and Beverly Gibson, Owenton; one sister, Ruth Clifton of New Liberty; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. David Wotier and Rev. Maurice Traynor officiating. Burial was in the Owenton I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church or Hospice of St. Elizabeth. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MR. ERNEST PROCTOR Mr. Ernest Johnny Proctor, 37, of 301 Rocky Road, Salvisa, died Thursday, March 13, 1997 at his residence. Born December 15, 1959 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late James L. and Ida Grace Bailey Fields Proctor. He was a maintenance group leader at TOPY Corporation and an army veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Stephanie Walls Proctor, Salvisa; two daughters, Alissa Mae Proctor, of SC and Amanda Jane Proctor of IL; one stepson, Christopher Andrew Curtsinger, Salvisa; one brother, Steve Proctor, Louisville; one sister, Cindy McNally, Vine Grove; Services for Mr. Proctor were held Sunday, March 16 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Hockersmith III officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were David Proctor, Herb Proctor, Lee Woods, Troy Thompson, Billy Russell and Frankie Reed. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MRS. MARGARET TERHUNE Mrs. Margaret D. Terhune, 89, of 349 Shawnee Drive, died Sunday, March 16, 1997 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born March 9, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred Lyen Davenport. She was the widow of Harry Terhune, Jr. She was a homemaker and had been a clerk at Broaddus, Inc., and a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: one son, Harry (Sonny) Terhune III, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Mary Margaret Jarvis, Nashville, TN and Mildred Morris, Lexington; one sister, Katherine McBeath, Lexington; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Terhune were held Tuesday, March 18, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Reverend John Jones officiated. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Buddy Terhune, Stephen Terhune, Herbie Ashton, Paul Morris, Jim Morris and Garland Thompson. Memorials are suggested to the New Providence Cemetery Fund c/0 Hudson Nichols, 201 Hudson Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MRS. HAZEL GILLILAND Mrs. Hazel Mary Trusley Gilliland, 86, wife of Rev. John Gilliland, died at the Hospice Center in Ocala, FL on Tuesday, March 11, 1997, after a long illness. Born in West Virginia, January 19, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ada Trusley. Her husband John Gilliland, was pastor of Benton Baptist Church in Mercer County from 1945 to 1947. Survivors include: two sons, Robert Gilliland, Harrodsburg, and Dalton Gilliland, Nashville, TN; one brother, Hiram Trusley, Akron, OH; one sister, Bonnie Bole, also of Akron; a grandson, Mickey Gilliland, of Harrodsburg, three great granddaughters and two great great granddaughters. Funeral services were held at the Orange Lake Baptist Church in Orange Lake, FL. Burial was in the Reddick Cemetery. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MRS. EDITH PEAVLER Mrs. Edith Peavler, 65, of 476 North Main Street, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at her residence. Born January 17, 1932 in Boyle county she was the daughter of the late Nellie Collins Himes and Hershell Turner. She was a retired employee of Cricketeer and was affiliated with the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include: her husband, J. P. Peavler, Harrodsburg; two sons, John Wayne Peavler and Freddie Peavler, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Phyllis Sheets, Lexington; one brother, Edgar Lee Turner, Danville; one sister, Martha Ginter, Lexington; seven grandchildren; three step grandsons; two great grandchildren and one step great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, John Marion Turner, Hershell Turner, Jr., Tom Turner and Donald Gene Turner; one sister, Joann Lynch and one granddaughter Melinda Kay Peavler. Funeral services were held Friday, March 14 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Girard officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Carey, Jamie Dehart, Jeff Phillips, Charles Bentley and Marty Jacks. Honorary bearers were Adam Peavler, Randy Peavler, Ronnie Morris and Brent Dehart. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, Box 273, Harrodsburg, Ky. 40330 or to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MR. HORACE COVERT Mr. Horace G. Covert, 89, 336 High Lawn Avenue, Seymour, IN, formerly of Burgin, died Friday, March 14, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital in Seymour, IN. He was the widower of Lottie Mae Covert. Born March 3, 1908 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Mattie Phillips Covert. He was a farmer, a member of the Mercer County Senior Citizens, a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Survivors include: two sisters, Nellie Sexton, of Fort Wayne, IN and Emma Sexton, Nicholasville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Services were held Monday, March 17 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were Dan Anderson, Brad MacIntosh, John Prather, Keith Findley, Bill Anderson, Joey Anderson, Jack Hogue and James Motley. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MRS. ELABEL GOODLETT Mrs. Elabel Pinkston Goodlett, 89, formerly of Kirkwood Road, Salvisa, died Monday, March 17, 1997 at the Christian Health Center in Lexington. She was the widow of Onais Dewitt Goodlett. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Garland Goodlett. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Mar 20, 1997) MR. LEE ADKINSON Mr. Lee Adkinson, 73, and Mrs. Garnett Gayle Adkinson, 52, of 257 Providence Road, died Thursday, March 20, 1997. (See related story, Page 1-A) Mr. Lee Olan Adkinson was born July 19, 1923 in Mercer County, the son of the late Orville Lee and Mamie Catlett Adkinson/ He was a retired Kentucky State Policeman, having served from 1947 to 1966, and a member of the Cornishville Christian Church. He had served as police chief of Harrodsburg for a short period and was a motor vehicle inspector for the Kentucky Department of Transportation until his retirement in 1974. He was a navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include: two sons, David Myron (Kandie) Adkinson, Midway and Ronald Lee (Cathy) Adkinson, Wright City, MO; two step daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Lisa) Robinson and Lynn Sluder, both of Madison County; four grandchildren, four step grandchildren, two great grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Melwood Adkinson, Biloxi, MS. MRS. GAYLE ADKINSON Mrs. Garnett Gayle Adkinson, 52, was born May 18, 1944 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Charles Garnett Edwards and Elsa Crowe Edwards. She was a bus driver for the Mercer County schools and a member of College Hill Methodist Church. She was a former employee of Shakertown at Pleasant Hill. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Lisa) Robinson and Lynn Sluder, both of Madison County; two step sons, Ronald Lee (Cathy) Adkinson, Wright city, MO and David (Kandie) Adkinson, Midway; one sister, Betty (Donald) Turpin, Ocala, FL; four grandchildren, four step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Joint services for Mr. and Mrs. Adkinson were held Monday, March 24 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Leonard Price officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites for Mr. Adkinson. Pallbearers for Mr. Adkinson were members of the Kentucky State Police and members of the Harrodsburg Police Department. Pallbearers for Mrs. Adkinson were Carter Crowe, Kenneth Barger, Kenny Barger, John Allen Reed, David Noland and David Stagner. Honorary bearers were Mercer County school bus drivers. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. (Thu Mar 27,197) MRS. HESTER ELLIOTT Mrs. Hester Pankey Elliott, 79, formerly of 114 East Street, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Morris Elliott. Born February 29, 1918 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Ella Peavler Pankey. She was a retired seamstress for Cricketeer Manufacturing and a member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church. Survivors include: one son, W. C. (Bill) Elliott, Sr., Harrodsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Glenda) Terhune, III of Harrodsburg and Mrs. Charles (Wilma) Turner of Mackville; two sisters, Mrs. Myron (Ruby) Lawson of Harrodsburg and Mrs. Leroy (Vivian) Peavler of Mercer County; six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers W. L., Maurice, Roscoe and G. W. Pankey and two sisters, Sylvia Claunch and Hazel Russell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Leslie Rust officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donnie Lawson, Tommy Peavler, J. D. Peavler, Kyle Pankey, Tony Pankey and Joe Russell. (Thu Mar 27,1997) MRS. HESTER ELLIOTT Correction Omitted from the obituary of Hester Pankey Elliott, who died March 23, 1997, was the name of a daughter, Virginia Ann Elliott, who preceded her in death. (Thu Apr17, 1997) MR. BYRON HAYES Mr. Byron Thomas Hayes, 37, of Orange, California, died Thursday, March 20, 1997. A native of Harrodsburg he was the son of Georgia S. Hayes and the late Vincent Hayes Sr., He was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School in 1977 and received an Associate Degree in Accounting from Watterson College in 1979. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was employed by Guerdon Industries and was a Software Design Analyst for State of the Art Business Software Manufacturer. Survivors include: one sister, Kathryn VanDyke, Harrodsburg; four brothers, William H. Kendrick, and James O. Hayes, Las Vegas, NV, Vincent Hayes of San Diego, CA and Albert L. Hayes, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services were held Sunday March 23 at Harbor Lawn, Mount Olive Mortuary in Costa Mesa, California. (Thu Mar 27, 1997) MR. ARTHUR ROWLAND Mr. Arthur T. Rowland, 91, of Hobbs, NM, died Thursday, March 13, 1997 at Hobbs Regional Hospital. Born January 18, 1907 in Nelson County, he spent his youth and young adulthood in Mercer County. Until retirement he was owner and operator of a sewing machine business in Hobbs. He was a member of the Hobbs United Methodist Church, a veteran of World War II and was active in various veterans groups and associated charities. Survivors include: his wife, Marie Smith Rowland, Hobbs; two sisters, Mary Lee Buster, Lexington and Myrtle Roe, Princeton, WV; two brothers, Burt Rowland, Harrodsburg and Russell Rowland, Parma, OH. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Stratton of Harrodsburg and two brothers, Sam Rowland of Harrodsburg and Robert Rowland of Louisville. Memorial services were held in Hobbs on Monday, March 17. (Thu Mar 27, 1997) MRS. ELABEL GOODLETT Mrs. Elabel Goodlett, 89, of 3256 Blenheim Way, Lexington, formerly of Kirkwood Road, Salvisa, died Monday, March 17, 1997 at the Christian Health Center of Lexington. Born August 24, 1907 in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Elbridge Jefferson and Mary Alice Shirley Pinkston. She was a former co-owner and operator of the Kirkwood store for over 30 years and a member of Kirkwood Baptist Church. She was the widow of Onais Dewitt Goodlett. Survivors include: her daughter, Mary Garland Goodlett, Lexington; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Shirlene Goodlett and Carolyn June Cinnamon and six brothers, Carl, Marshall, Clarence, Harlan, Garland and Stanley Pinkston. Funeral services were held Friday, March 21 at the Kirkwood Baptist Church with Rev. Charles R. Tucker officiating. Burial was in Kirkwood Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ashley Davis, Mike Pinkston, Scott Cinnamon, Greg Cinnamon, Jerry Goodlett, Lloyd Goodlett, Jimmy Sexton and Larry Yeager. Honorary bearers were Rue Wallace, Charles Goodlett, Jr., David Taylor, Martin Pinkston and Willie Ransdell. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 27, 1997) MR. CHARLIE LYONS Mr. Charlie Lyons, 83, of Bondville road, Salvisa, died Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1914 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Ernest and Rachel Harris Lyons. He was a farmer and Baptist by faith. Survivors include: four sons, David Lyons, Baltimore, MD, Charles David Lyons, Robert Lyons and Roger Lyons, all of Harrodsburg; two daughters, Edith Tubbs of Lagrange and Sue Ann Robinson, Tulsa, OK, one brother, Elmer Pulliam, Frankfort; four sisters, Bea Moberley, Eminence, Myrtle Lewis, Sara Pittman, and Betty Burkhead, all of Harrodsburg; 29 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 22 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Morrison officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Lyons, David Lyons, Richard Lyons, Lee Lyons, Junior Bill Lyons and Sammy Lyons. Honorary bearers were Bill Harris and Shawn Henninger. (Thu Mar 27, 1997) MRS. BETTY PHILLIPS Mrs. Betty Jane Hawkins Phillips, 70, of 1421 Anderson City Road, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, March 17, 1997 at Columbia Hospital of Frankfort. She was the widow of Robert Morgan Phillips. A native of Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Logan Hawkins and Ruby Frances Kinder Hawkins. She was a retired employee of Texas Instruments of Versailles and a member of the Glensboro Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Robert Logan Phillips and James Alvin Phillips, both of Lawrenceburg; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Reva) Whitaker, Betty Jo Hyatt, both of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Danny (Shirley) Willard of Versailles; six brothers, Tommy, Jerome, Willis, Millard, Jimmie, and Dennie Hawkins, all of Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Ida Elizabeth Murphy, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Charles (Tillie) Doss, and Mrs. Charles (Geneva) Riley of Mercer County; 15 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 21, at Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, by Bro. Don Wells, with burial in Fox Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Whitaker, Chris Whitaker, Wayne Whitaker, Mark Whitaker, Jeffrey Ritchey, and Keith Hyatt. (Thu Mar 27, 1997) MRS. VIRGINIA AKINS Mrs. Virginia Lucille Thurman Akins, 72, of 1620 Glensboro Road, wife of the late Rollie Gilbert Akins, died Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at Columbia Hospital of Frankfort. She was a native of Anderson County, the daughter of the late Walker Thurman and Rosa Cammack Thurman. She was a former employee of Hoffman Distillery and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons, Ronnie Gilbert and Kenneth Ray Akins, both of Lawrenceburg, and Danny Lee of Mercer County; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Patsy) Brown, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Terry (Debbie Rose) Rogers, Princeton; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Sutherland and Betty Hall, both of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Chesley Gilbert Thurman, Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve, Chester and H. L. Thurman and one sister, Frances Bundy. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 22 at Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg with burial in the Akins Cemetery, Lawrenceburg. Pallbearers were Ray Hall, Bobby Thurman, Terry Rogers, Roger Brown, Philip and Larry Akins. (Thu Mar 27, 1997) MR. MORRIS BAKER Mr. Morris Hubert "Pete" Baker, 77, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997. Born March 20, 1920 in St. Charles, KY, he was the son of the late Floyd and Emma Stokes Baker. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Patsy Baker; three daughters, Margaret Sue Giliborton, Martha Weir, Toshi Baker; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren, two step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, in Goodlettsville, TN, with Rev. Kenneth Hartzhiem officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Cole and Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville, TN was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 3, 1997) MR. MORRIS BAKER Mr. Baker's obituary in last weeks issue of the Herald indicated that burial took place in Spring Hill Cemetery. This should have read in Spring Hill Cemetery, Madisonville, TN. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) MRS. CAROL ROCKAS Mrs. Carol S. Rockas, 54, of 4516 Lexington Road, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at her residence. Born January 5, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Emma Peal Arvin of Russell Springs and the late Clifford Walker. She had been a senior systems analyst for Jefferson Pilot-Kentucky Central for 31 years and was the wife of Michael Rockas. Survivors beside her husband and mother, include: one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Oremus Buford, Columbus, OH; three step children; James Rockas, Shirley Bailey and Melissa Johnson, all of Frankfort; one brother, Greg Whittaker, Winchester; three half sisters, Wendie Kluge, Terrie Nadwornick and Kathie Lowry, all of Michigan; seven grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, April 5 from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to share memories of Carol at a memorial service immediately following visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Association, PO Box 102, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1939 Goldsmith Lane, Suite 152, Louisville, KY 40218. (Thu Apr 3, 1997) MRS. BARBARA GILMORE Mrs. Barbara R. Gilmore, 66, of 121 S. Greenville St., died Friday, March 28, 1997 at her residence. Born October 19, 1930 in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl R. Reib and Ethel Bell Reib. She was the widow of Harry J. Gilmore. She was a registered nurse at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospitals. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Dianna Lee Gilmore, Harrodsburg and Daun Valjean Wickline, Versailles; one son, Harry J. Gilmore, Mercer County; one sister, Florence Cummings, Franklin, PA; four grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Gilmore were held Sunday, March 30 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Story officiating. Burial wsa in the Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice. (Thu Apr 3, 1997) MRS. ROSEMARY DEONIS Mrs. Rosemary Pittman Deonis died Friday March 21, 1997 in Beverly, WV. She was born in Harrodsburg on September 10, 1922, the daughter of the late William and Rose Best Pittman. She was a graduate of McAfee High School and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors include: her husband, Christopher Deonis, Beverly, WV; two brothers, Leroy and Charles Pittman, both of Clarksville, IN; an aunt, Mrs. Irene Best Reid of Harrodsburg. Funeral and burial was in Beverly, WV on Tuesday, March 25. (Thu Apr 3, 1997) MR. BART JAMES A committal service for Mr. Bart James, 37, of 2326 Payne Street, Louisville, will be held Friday, April 4, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Mr. James died Saturday, March 8, 1997 in Louisville. He was the son of Pauline Sanders James of Mercer County and Howard Shelton James of Florida. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his paternal grandmother, Branche James of Harrodsburg; three brothers; Howard James, Jr. of Daytona Beach, FL, Ken Byron James of Louisville and his twin brother, Brett James of Casey County; one sister, Dr. Tina James of London, OH. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 3, 1997) MR. WILLIAM DIVINE Mr. William Divine, 75, of 344 N. East Street, died Tuesday, April 1, 1997 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born April 3, 1921 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Cora and Mary Elizabeth Williams Divine. He was a retired employee of the Fox Paper Co., in Cincinnatri, OH and Eaton Corp. in Harrodsburg. He was a World War II army veteran and member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Cincinnati. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include: his wife, Catherine Frances Baker Divine, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Patricia) Lay, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Garnett (Lois) McCrystal, Lexington and Glenda Canem, Danville; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4 at Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Byrd and Rev. David Upchurch officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites. Visitation after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Matthew Carmichale, Justin Lay, Monty Hill, Kermit Logue, Bob Baker and Stephen Reed. (Thu Apr 3, 1997) H.B. Louallen HARRODBSURG - H.B. Louallen, 67, of Shawnee Drive, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Born Dec. 10, 1929, in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Mike and Maggie Hardin Louallen. He was a retired truck driver and Johnson Security employee. He was a member of Immanual Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Votaw Louallen; two sons, Todd Boyd of Junction City and Gary L. Louallen of Virginia Beach, Va.; a daughter, Betty Sue Louallen of Lawrenceburg; two stepdaughters, Brenda Morris of Harrodsburg and Judy Buffin of North Carolina; two brothers, Bob Louallen of Willisburg and Gene Louallen of Harrodsburg; a sister, Louise Haydon of Versailles; five grandchildren; and six step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James E. Louallen. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel by the Revs. John Watts and Don Flanigan. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday and after 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be Emerson McRay, Bentley Lane, Bud Kinder, Tim White, Kenneth Burns and Johnny Bailey. Honorary pallbearers are nephews. Memorials may go to American Heart Association or Diabetes Foundation. (AM Thu Mar 27, 1997) MRS. NELLIE ROYALTY Mrs. Nellie K. Royalty, 84, of Parris Crossing, IN, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison, IN. Born January 31, 1913 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ivan M. and Effie Almiria Stratton Taylor. She was the widow of Rufus Donald Roaylty who died in 1974, whom she married May 11, 1930 in Lawrenceburg, KY. She had been an employee of Morgan's Canning, in Austin, IN. She was a member of First Marion Baptist Church, Eastern Star at Hayden IN, Farmers Union, Golden Years, and Happy Apronette Home Ec. Club. Survivors include: three daughters, Alma Francis Snyder, North Vernon, IN, Wilma Rosalene Morin, Ft. Wayne, IN and Thelma Irene Engle, Paris Crossing, IN; two brothers, Leslie Ivan Taylor, Greenwood, IN and John D. Taylor, Indianapolis, IN; two sisters, Ollie Cornish, Harrodsburg, and Lyla Linney, No. Vernon, IN; 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, two brothers and one sister. Services were held at First Marion Baptist Church, Wednesday, April 9, by Rev. Raymond Bunn, Rev. James Goble, and Rev. Don Snyder. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Vance-Fisher-Sawyer Funeral Chapel, North Vernon, IN was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) MRS. BESSIE SHANNON Mrs. Bessie Shannon, 87, of 300 Mill Street, Burgin, died Friday, April 4, 1997 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born February 25, 1910 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nellie Shearer Carrier. She was the widow of William M. Shannon. She was a homemaker and a member of the Burgin Methodist Church. Survivors, include: one son, G. T. Shannon, Burgin; one daughter, Patricia Curtis, Lancaster; on brother, Robert Carrier, Mercer County; one sister, Gertie McKinney, Mercer County; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by twin sons, Bennie and Linnie Shannon. Services for Mrs. Shannon were held Sunday, April 6 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ricky Shannon officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Terry, Melvin, Ronnie, and Ray Shannon, Ben Rankin and Russell Denny. Memorials are suggested to Mercer County Senior Citizens. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) MR. HENRY DAVENPORT Mr. Henry C. Davenport, 73, of Deer Park, OH, died Friday April 4, 1997 at his residence. Born October 26, 1923 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Samuel N. and Hattie Buchanan Davenport. Survivors include: his wife, LaVerne O'Connell Davenport; four daughters, Anne Price, Susan Baynes, Dolly Humphrey and Gayle Davenport, all of Ohio; four step children, Robert, Angela, Kevin and Kellie; two brothers, George and Robert Davenport; three sisters, Elizabeth Harris, Lillian Plummer and Louise Holladay; 13 grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 8, at Thomas-Justin Memorial, Cincinnati, OH with Rev. Baer officiating. Memorials are suggested to Children's Hospital Medical Center. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) LUCRETIA YATES Lucretia Anne Yates, 50, of 323 West Broadway, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1946 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Rosalind Morris Yates and the late Lucian Yates, Jr. She was a former chef at Holiday Inn, Danville and a former employee of Beaumont Inn, Harrodsburg. She was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she served in the Missionary Society. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: three brothers, Lucian Yates III, Louisville and Rev. Phillip A. Yates and David M. Yates, both of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Janice Ann Jones and Betsy Y. Napier, both of Harrodsburg. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 5, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. M. L. Trabue and Rev. R. J. Gentry officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Jones, Jason Jones, Phillip W. Yates, Anthony Gill, Ricky Jones and Gary Mays. Honorary bearers were Kenneth Jones, Scott Jones, James Thurman, Phillip VanDyke, Michael VanDyke and Albert Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church, 349 W. Broadway, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) MR. GEORGE BYRD Mr. George M. Byrd, 60, of 218 Hillcrest, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at his residence. Born August 30, 1936 in Casey County, he was the son of the late Jacob and Delilah Byrd. Survivors include: two sons, Steven Byrd, Harrodsburg and Glenn Byrd, Lexington; two daughters, Beverly Robins and Judy Bartleson, both of Harrodsburg; four sisters, Thelma Lister, Harrodsburg, Aileen Grider and Lucretia Lane, both of Casey County and Patsy Schobel, Danville; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, April 4, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donnie Robins, Chris Byrd, Kenny Lister, Truman Bartleson, Sr. and Randall Bartleson. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) MRS. ALBERT DEAN Mrs. Alberta Dean, 73, of Madison Manor Nursing Home, died Monday, April 7, 1997, at Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond. Born in Washington County September 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Cora Derringer Mobley and the widow of Sammie Dean. Survivors include: one son, Robert (Glenn) Dean, Richmond, three daughters, Shirley Combs and Debbie Taylor, both of Richmond, and Linda Sue Oldham, Harrodsburg; one brother, Willard Mobley, Rockfort, IL; one sister, Ella Mae Johnston, Louisville; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dewayne Kaylor. Funeral Services were conducted Wednesday, April 9, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Rev. William Forquer officiating. Burial was in Madison Memorial Gardens, Richmond. Pallbearers were Paul Taylor, Travis Oldham, Brian Dean, Roy Oldham, Don Combs and Ernie Taylor. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) MR. WAYNE O. MOFFITT Mr. Wayne O. Moffitt, 57, of 3057 Bonanza Drive, Lexington, died Friday, April 4, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born August 18, 1939 in Sterling IL, he was the son of Orville C. and Grace M. McKinney Moffitt. He was a former maintenance technician at Mayfair Village Retirement Center, a member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church and a US Navy veteran. In addition to his parents, survivors include; his wife, Eva M. Jeffries Moffitt, Lexington; a son, David W. Moffit, Lexington; two daughters, Penny R. Gabhard and Patricia J. Cox, both of Williamsburg; two brothers, Ronald Moffit, Emerson IL and Marshall Moffit of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Patricia Stites, Rock Falls, IL; five grandchildren.. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 2050 Versailles Road, Lexington. Whitehall Funeral Chapel, Lexington, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 10, 1997) MR. JOHN BELL Mr. John Clayton Bell, 64, of Salvisa, died Thursday, April 10, 1997 as the result of an automobile accident on US 127 at Lawrenceburg. A native of Metcalfe County he was the son of the late John Patterson and Nannie Moss Bell. He was retired from the Federal Corrections System. Survivors include: his wife, Evangeline Bell, Salvisa, and one daughter, Darcy Waldridge, Lawrenceburg. He was preceded in death by one son, John Tyler Bell. Services for Mr. Bell were held Sunday, April 13, at the Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton. Burial was in the Edmonton cemetery. (Thu Apr 17,1997) MRS. DOROTHY LAINHART Mrs. Dorothy McGee Lainhart, 82, Brassfield, formerly of Berea, died Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Berea Health Care Center. She was a native of Estill County, the daughter of the late Millard and Bessie Noland McGee. She was a former employee of Pattie A. Clay Hospital in housekeeping, and was a member of South Irvine Christian Church. Survivors include: a son, Roy Dixon Jr., Irvine; a daughter, Parry Lee Richmond, Berea; three brothers, Edgar R. McGee, Richmond; Estill McGee, Florida; and Roy McGee, Fairfield, OH; three sisters, Bertha Peters, Irvine; Shirley Taylor, Kingsport, Tenn.; and Mayfrey Richmond, Berea; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Lainhart, five brothers, Gilbert McGee, Joe McGee, Esmer, James, and Bruce McGee and a sister, Naomi McGee Tribble; a foster grandchild. Services were held Sunday, April 6, at the Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Coffey officiating. Burial was in south Irvine Cemetery. (Thu Apr 17, 1997) MRS. WALLACE McQUEARY Mrs. Wallace Irene McQueary, age 81, of 620 Belmont court, widow of Aubrey Clayton McQueary, died Saturday, April 12, 1997 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born July 26, 1915 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Amanda Carmichal Luster. She was a homemaker and a member of the Antioch Methodist church. Survivors include: three sons, George C. McQueary of Jeffersonville, IN, Albert L. McQueary of Junction City, Aubrey Clayton McQueary, Jr. of Harrodsburg; five daughters, Audrey Foulk of Jeffersonville, IN, Pauline Tyler of Mercer County, Diana Heinly of Valley Station, Effie Hamner of Lancaster and Dorothy Schlenker of LaGrange; one brother, Rev. Jesse Luster; four sisters, Goldia Lopez of Lawrenceburg, Effie Gardner and Dorothy Fields both of Harrison, OH and Alma Sherrill of Yosemite, Kentucky; 28 grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three infant children, one daughter, Deva Marie Bottom, one sister, Thelma Coleman, one brother, James Luster and one grandson, Barry McQueary. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Logue and Rev. Larry Harris officiating. Burial was in the Poplar Hill Cemetery in Casey County with grandsons serving as pallbearers. (Thu Apr 17, 1997) MR. ETHELBERT ABBOTT Mr. Ethelbert H. Abbott, 65, of Louisville, died Monday, April 7, 1997, at his residence. He was a machinist at the Naval Ordnance Depot. Survivors include: one daughter, Catherine Fay Tuggle, Harrodsburg; two sons, Thomas Abbott, David Abbott; four sisters, Jacqie Linzmeyer, Nellie May Goodman, Rhonda Corby and Frances Stamper; one brother, Ralph Hall; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, April 11, at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel in Louisville with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery. (Thu Apr 17, 1997) MR. RALPH HAWKINS Mr. Ralph Hawkins, age 64, of 4377 Cornishville Road, died Friday, April 11, 1997 at the VA Medical Center, Leestown Road in Lexington. Born December 9, 1932 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Marion Bell and Florence Belle Denny Hawkins. He was a retired chef for the state of Kentucky, a US Army veteran and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: two brothers, William Lawrence Hawkins, Burgin, Fred T. Hawkins, Mercer County; four sisters, Bernice Clark, Danville, Pauline Hughes, Gilbert, Arizona, Elizabeth Crutchfield, Garrard County and Jean Gullett, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held Monday, April 14, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Gullett, Timothy Gullett, Eric Gullett, Randy Crutchfield, Richard Clark and Ralph Clark, Jr. Honorary bearers were Robert and Chris Gullett. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to one's favorite charity. (Thu Apr 17, 1997) MR. WALTER FISHER Mr. Walter Hathaway Fisher, age 55, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, April 12, 1997. Born August 28, 1941 in Cincinnati, he was the son of the late William Howard and Mary Smith Allen. He was a former employee of Cudahy and Arby's and a member of Centennial Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Curtis Lee Dunn, Louisville, Walter Hathaway Dunn, Danville; five daughters, Amealia Dunn and Rita Ann Dunn, both of Lexington, Bonnie Jean Dorman, Anchorage, AK, Aleshia Dunn, Baltimore, MD, and Alice McClendon, Richmond, VA; two brothers, Gary Allen of IN and C. J. Best, Louisville; nine sisters; Mary W. Young and Ann Payne both of Harrodsburg, Terry Allen and Vanessa Allen, both of Louisville, Pinky Young, Danville, Francis Allen, Indianapolis, IN Carolyn Allen and Nesie Allen, both of Arizona and Ellanora Best of Louisville; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 16, at the Centennial Baptist Church with Rev. J. D. Short III officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth Jones, Alonzo Bottoms, Fred Bottoms, Albert Mitchell, Michael VanDyke and George Fisher. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 17, 1997) MR. JOHN PERKINS Mr. John Allen Perkins, 83, of 6191 Hwy. 367 West, Carrollton, died Friday, April 11, 1997 at Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. Born May 11, 1913 in Albany, he was the son of the late Oliver Perry and Juliet Perkins. He was a former manager of the Kentucky Utilities office in Paris and a district manager for Kentucky Utilities, retiring in 1978. He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a B.S. in Agriculture. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Carrollton Lodge #134 F&AM, Oleika Shrine Temple, Past Master Phillip Swigert Lodge #218 F&AM, Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction of Louisville, former member of Carrollton Rotary Club, past president of Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Board and past president of the Paris Chamber of Commerce. He was past president of the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce and Business Man of the Year (1971), Chairman of the North Central 4-H Center, served on the American Legion Board, director for the Deposit Bank of Pleasureville, former school teacher in Spencer County, vice chair of Northern Kentucky Mental Health and Retardation regional board, director of Kentucky Crime Commission, president of United Cerebral Palsy of Kentucky, recipient of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame award and director of vocational schools, 7th district. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Alene Tichenor Perkins; one son, Joe Perkins, Harrodsburg; one sister, Mabel Hay, Albany, one grandson; two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Capt. John A. Perkins, and a sister, Lillian Lewis. Services for Mr. Perkins were held Sunday, April 13, at the Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles White and Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of local arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Capt. John A. Perkins scholarship fund at Harrodsburg High School. (Thu Apr 17, 1997) MR. WILLIE DENNY Mr. Willie P. Denny, age 93, died Monday, April 14, 1997 at Garrard County Memorial Hospital in Lancaster. A resident of Perryville Road, Harrodsburg, he was born October 24, 1903 in Madison County and was the son of the late George W. and Susie Elizabeth Best Denny. He was a retired farmer and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Boyle County. Survivors include: his wife, Joetta Lane Denny, Harrodsburg; four sons, Jimmy G. (Mollie) Denny, Mercer County, Willie Louis (Judy) Denny, Garrard County, Joe M. (Joan) Denny, Burgin and Russell "PeeWee" (Annie) Denny, Mercer County; five daughters, Shirley D. Hale and Betsy Tipton, both of Lexington, Mrs. Pete (Judy Lee) Jeffries, Garrard County, Mrs. Gerald (Elizabeth "Coonie") Smith, Crab Orchard, Mrs. Robert (Loretta) Edwards, Fair Bluff, NC; two sisters, Pearl Logan and Clara Jones, both of Lancaster; one half sister, Mrs. Charlie (Barbara) Ray, Garrad County; one half brother, Garland Edward Denny, Nicholasville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17 at Ramsey Funeral Home in Lancaster with Rev. Barry Jeffries and Rev. Jerry Browning officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Bruce Jeffries, Jeffrey T. Smith, Jimmy Denny Jr., Anthony Wayne Ennis, Donnie Hale, Richard Denny and Tony Denny. Granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers. (Thu Apr 17, 1997) MR. WILLIAM CLICK Mr. William John Click, age 72, of 343 North East Street, died Thursday, April 17, 1997 at the Veterans Medical Center in Lexington. Born December 15, 1924 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William L. and Martha Alice Claunch Click. He was a retired service station owner, a member of the Deep Creek Baptist Church and a disabled American veteran. He had served in the U. S. Army during World War II where he received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Survivors include: his wife, Vivian Roney Click, two sons, Rodney Wayne Click, Harrodsburg, and Rickie L. Click, Washington County; one brother, Clarence Click , Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie B. Tyler and Mrs. Bernice Huffman, both of Harrodsburg; four grandchildren, three step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two step great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Randy Click. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Hilary Claypool and Rev. Bobby Logue officiating. Burial with military rites was in Deep Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Rodney Click, Rory Click, John Click, William Tyler, Billy Waters, Donnie Huffman and David Huffman, Honorary bearers were Ronald Bowen, Jeremy Bowen, David Coulter, James Matherly, Garlon Matherly and Larue Matherly. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) MR. ELMER CARTER Mr. William Elmer Carter, 82, of 112 Stagg Street, died Thursday, April 17, 1997 at his residence. Born May 24, 1914 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late John and Nannie Sallee Carter. He was the widower of Velma Kurtz Carter. He was a self employed painter, a member of Joseph Chapel United Methodist Church, the American Legion and VFW. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Louise Kurtz Carter; two sons, William Daniel Carter, Harrodsburg and John Thomas Carter, Lexington; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Harvey Lee Carter. Services for Mr. Carter were held Saturday, April 19, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Drew Standridge officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Beau Carter, Kenney Kurtz, H. J. Sims, Greg Whitenack, Larry Richards and Larry Burton. Memorials are suggested to Joseph Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Fred Hilbert, 423 Larue Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) ERIC MURPHY Eric Paul Ray Murphy, infant son of Kathy Murphy of 544 N. College Street, was stillborn Monday, April 21, 1997 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Survivors in addition to the mother include: maternal grandparents, John and Phyllis Jenkins of Harrodsburg; maternal great grandmother Ileen Jenkins of Harrodsburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Spring Hill Cemetery with Rev. Sam Stow officiating. There will be no visitation. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) MRS. ROSA SANDERS Mrs. Rosa Mae Sanders, 90, of US 127, Salvisa, died Sunday, April 20, 1997 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born May 17, 1906 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel "Doc" and Elizabeth Sanders Newby. She was the widow of Ralph Sanders, Sr. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mayo Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Ralph Sanders, Jr. of Mercer County. Services for Mrs. Sanders were held Wednesday, April 23 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Elwood Norton officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kelly Bugg, Garland Hoskins, J. B. Claunch, Charles Sanders, Bobby Christerson, Bernice Ward, John Alvin Goodlett and Miller Horn III. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) MR. THOMAS LESTER Mr. Thomas Lester, 85, of 623 Ada Drive, died Monday, April 21, 1997 at a Lexington hospital. A native of Washington County, he was the son of the late Lem and Carrie Salmon Lester. He was a retired farmer and formerly worked for Gil Hayslett Mechanical Contractor, Jonathan Logan and the Mercer County Schools. He was a member of Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Sara Russell Lester, Harrodsburg; two sons, Wallace Lester, Louisville, Devon Lester, Mackville; one daughter, Wilma Gaddie, Campbellsville; one brother, Edward Lester, Danville; one sister, Ethel Roney, Louisville, seven grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m., April 24, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Boswell, Steve Stewart, Mike Wheatley, Daryl Hadley, Van Ford, David Gaddie and Ray Gaddie. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) MR. DON LAMAR Mr. Don Miller Lamar, 46, of 585 Moore Lane, died Monday, April 21, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. A native of Jefferson County, he was the son of Ruby Miller Lamar of Lexington and the late Carl F. Lamar. He was the branch manager for the Department of Agriculture, Division of Pesticides. He was a member, deacon, Sunday School teacher, Choir member, and finance committee member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. He was a member of the NRA and Phi Sigma Kappa. Survivors include: his wife, Suzanne Morris Lamar, Harrodsburg; two sons, Aaron Blake Lamar and Seth Christopher Lamar, both of Harrodsburg; one sister and brother-in-law Carla Lamar Ray and Steve Ray of Nicholasville. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 23, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church with Dr. Robert DeFoor and Dr. Franklin Owen officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Mandt, Hal Hancock, Myles Buhlig, David Hopewell, Phil Tatum, Don Vincent, Charlie Anderson, Andy Morris, Pete Elliott, Tommy Baker and Donnie Burke. Honorary bearers were Harrodsburg Baptist Church deacons and members of Mr. Lamar's Sunday School class. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) HENRY REED Mr. Henry Reed, 87, of 441 Inman Street, died Sunday, April 20, 1997 at the VA Medical Center, Leestown Road, in Lexington. Born August 1, 1909 in Manchester, he was the son of the late Larkin and Bertha Hensley Reed. He was the widower of Flora Grubbs Reed. He was a farmer, a social worker at the Muscatuck Children's Hospital in North Vernon, IN for a number of years, and a member of Kirkwood Baptist Church. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: two sons, Carlo Reed, Salvisa, Kenneth P. Reed, Russellville, AL; three brothers, Hugh Reed, North Vernon, IN, Clarence Reed and Oscar Reed, both of Hamilton, OH; two sisters, Beulah Powers, Salem, IN and Mable Carpenter of Cold Water, MI; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Reed; a daughter, Rachael Reed; three brothers, Pleas, Dewey and Squire Reed; one sister, Dora Philpot. Services for Mr. Reed were held Tuesday, April 22 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Redding officiating. Burial was in Kirkwood Cemetery in Salvisa. Pallbearers were Larry Reed, Roger Reed, Matthew Reed, Nicholas Reed, Jeremy Reed, Sammy Watts, Brian Watts and Wayne Wade. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) MRS. ETHEL SPILMAN Mrs. Ethel Spilman, 91, of Seabrook, TX, and of Beaumont Avenue, Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997, in Texas. She was a native of Texas and spent summers in Harrodsburg for many years. She was a member of St. Christopher Episcopal Church. She was the widow of Charles Joplin Spilman. Survivors include two nieces. Services will be held Friday, April 25, in Houston, TX. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Ragged Edge Theater or St. Philips Episcopal Church in Harrodsburg. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) MRS. MARY STITES Mrs. Mary Belle Stites, 88, of Shelbyville, IN, died at the Major Hospital in Shelbyville. Born August 13, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Mary J. Green. She was the widow of George A. Stites. She was an air brush artist and owned and operated the Stites Portrait Co., from 1939-1969 and had worked for Plymate's Laundromat from 1976-1990. She was a member of the Tripoli Card Club, a member of the Burgin Baptist Church and had attended the Evangelical United Church of Christ. Survivors include: one son, William G. Stites, Shelbyville, IN; eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joanne B. Jones, five brothers, four sisters and one great great grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Stites were held Friday, April 25, at the Carmony-Ewing Broadway Funeral Home, in Shelbyville, IN, with Rev. Rod Beheler officiating. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, IN. Memorial contributions are suggested to one's favorite charity. (Thu May 1, 1997) MRS. OLLIE KIDD Mrs. Ollie Blevins Kidd, 101, of Trisler Lane, Junction City, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at her residence. Born March 2, 1896, in Wayne County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ellen Litton Blevins and the widow of Oscar Kidd. She was a homemaker and a member of Junction City Baptist Church. Survivors include: three daughters, Nola Flynn of Junction City, Linnie Short of Stanford, and Cleora Westerfield of Danville; two sons, Alfred Kidd of Harrodsburg and Billy Kidd of Bardstown; one brother, Garr Blevins of Jamestown Tenn.; 37 grandchildren; 74 great grandchildren; and 13 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five children, Robert, Everett, Jesse, Chester and Letha Kidd. Services for Mrs. Kidd were held Friday, April 25, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville by Rev. Paul Bunger and Rev. Earl Burnside. Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford. Pallbearers were Rex, Mark, Mike, Tim, and Bobby Kidd, Roger Cannada, Charlie Flynn, and Ronnie Short. Honorary pallbearers were Jim, David, Bill and Carrol Flynn, Allen Kidd, Ricky Cannada and Donnie Short. (Thu May 1, 1997) MRS. OLLIE KIDD Mrs. Ollie B. Kidd, formerly of Mercer County, mother of Alfred Kidd, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at her home in Junction City. Services for Mrs. Kidd will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m., April 25, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (Thu Apr 24, 1997) MR. JERRY COMBS Mr. Jerry Combs, 84, of 1266 Bushtown Road, Cornishville, died Sunday, April 27, 1997 at the Columbia Springview Hospital in Lebanon. Born January 21, 1913 in Breathitt County he was the son of the late Jeff and America Vires Combs. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include: four sons, Jack Combs, Canton, MI, Jerry Combs, Jr. of Jackson, Hobert Combs of Mercer County and Forester Combs of Washington County; five daughters, Mrs. Faye Reeves, Williamsburg, Mrs. Sue Teater, Springfield, Mrs. Peggy Frisby, Burgin, Mrs. Janice Britton, Mercer County and Mrs. Vickie Robinson, McAfee; three brothers, Alex Combs, Versailles, Edwin Combs, Beattyville and Jim Combs of Florida; three sisters, Bessie Davis of Jackson, Ida Bee Weisman, Beattyville and Maude Wyatt of Pennsylvania; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Overbee Combs, two sons, Lee and Ralph Combs, one brother Willie Combs and one sister, Grace Thomas. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 30, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Williams officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons: Richard Hammond, Troy Combs, Leon Reeves, Jeremy Combs, Tommy Combs and Jim Bob Davis. (Thu May 1, 1997) MRS. LAURA DONEGHY Mrs. Laura Bell Brown Doneghy, 96, of 476 North Greenville Street, widow of Abe Doneghy, died Monday, April 28, 1997, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 16, 1900 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Anna Jones Brown. She was a former house keeper and a member of the Evergreen Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg. Survivors include: one son, Howard E. Doneghy, Mercer County; one daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Bessie) Cunningham, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday (today) May 1, at the Evergreen Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg with Rev. H. E. Bolton officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Visitation 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Parks Funeral Home and after 11:00 a.m. at the church. Pallbearers will be James Doneghy, Clifford Cunningham, Jr., Ralph Humes, Jesse Thomas, Kevin Doneghy, James Thurman, and Larry Bartleson. (Thu May 1, 1997) MR. GEORGE TRAYNOR Mr. George Owen Traynor, 91, of 1029 Mackville Road, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 26, 1906 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Overton and Mary Murphy Traynor. He was the widower of Retha Mae Henry Traynor. He was a retired farmer and cattle hauler and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the Mercer County Farm Bureau. Survivors include: two sisters, Mildred Wiley and Katherine Caton, both of Harrodsburg and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Luther Traynor, Lloyd Traynor, and Robert Traynor, and one sister, Effie Mae Traynor. Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, April 26, at St. Andrew Catholic Church by Father Joe Muench. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Caton, Don Billy Caton, Sherman Traynor, Austin Traynor, Ralph Traynor, Ronald Traynor, Lynn Traynor, and Joe Ruby. Memorial contribution are suggested to St. Andrew Catholic Church. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu May 1, 1997) MRS. JUDY SMITH Mrs. Judy Smith, 45, widow of Bob Smith, and formerly of Harrodsburg, died Friday, April 25, 1997, in Hamilton, Ohio. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include; two daughters, Kelli Smith of Richmond and Carrie Smith Bechtel of Harrodsburg; and her father, Don Crandall, of South Carolina. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 30, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. (Thu May 1, 1997) MRS. VONIE CHEAK Mrs. Vonie Mae Cheak, 78, of 126 N. Second Street, Burgin, died Thursday, April 24, 1997 at her residence in Burgin. Born June 12, 1918 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Omah Kurtz Yocum. She was the widow of William Hall Cheak. She was a retired employee of Cricketeer Manufacturing, a member of the Burgin Baptist Church, and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church Young at Heart Senior Citizens. She was a 1936 graduate of Burgin High School. Survivors include: five sons, Melvin Lee Cheak, Lexington, Harry Thomas Cheak, Danville, Gerald David Cheak, Harrodsburg and Richard Douglas Cheak and Robert Dudley Cheak, both of Burgin; one daughter, Mrs. Isaac (Ike) (Martha Hall) Watts of Nicholasville; 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, William Joel Cheak and a sister, Mrs. Ruby Anderson Taylor. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Vest, Tom Cheak and Bob Cheak, officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, William Morris Cheak, Jeffery Dale Cheak, Brian Thomas Cheak, Robert Daniel Cheak, Jeremy Todd Cheak and Troy David Cheak. Honorary bearers were granddaughters, Gina Watts Johns, Lisa Watts Jennings, Angela Jo Cheak, Terri Lynn Cheak, Kathryn Cheak, Tonya Cheak Rhodes, Cindy Cheak Helton, Lori Annett Cheak, Amy Elizabeth Cheak, and Marsha Ann Flora. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the "Young at Heart" Senior Citizens group of the Burgin Baptist Church, PO Box 266, Burgin, KY 40310. (Thu May 1, 1997) MRS. SANDRA DARLAND Mrs. Sandra G. Darland, 49, of 5370 Bohon Road, died Monday, April 28, 1997 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born December 31, 1947 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Elma Long Gritton and the late Hobert G. Long. She was a homemaker, a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a former church recording secretary and co-sponsor of the Bethel Sunshiners. Survivors include: her husband, Michael L. Darland; one son, Bradley Hobert (Crystal) Darland, Mercer County; one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Christi) DeMoss, Lexington; two grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Darland were held Wednesday, April 30 at the Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Guerin and Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Bethel Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers were deacons of Bethel Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu May 1, 1997) MR. ELZA DEVINE Mr. Elza Devine, 81, of 601 Main Street, Burgin, died Monday, April 28, 1997 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 15, 1915 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Andy and Mamie Rousey Devine. He was a retired employee of Mercer Stone Co. and attended Calvary Baptist Church. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Jessie Pittman Devine, Burgin; three sons, Billy Devine, Garrard County, Ralph Devine, Harrodsburg, Bobby Devine, Casey County; four daughters, Hazel Baker, Mercer County, Mary Preston, Danville, Violet Carey, Burgin and Mamie Carey, Garrard County; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Devine will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Visitation Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. and Thursday prior to the hour of service. Pallbearers will be Hank Judge, Hubert Shannon, Jr., Tom Carey, Mike Hume, Carl T. Watts, Tony Dearing, Rodney Raley, and Paul Hensley. Honorary bearers will be Rod Peavler, Mike Hume, Jr., Greg Wilkerson, Steve Watts, Jimmy Carey, Hubert Lee Shannon, Bobby Devine, Jr., and Jeff Ison. (Thu May 1, 1997) MR. WILLIAM ESTEPP MR. GEORGE MORRIS Man Found Dead On Local Farm A local man was found dead Thursday evening on a farm on Mackville Road. Foul play is not suspected. Mercer County Deputy Ricky Moberly believes William Marty Estepp of Rose Hill and formerly of Chicken, AL, also known as George Edgar Morris of California, died of natural causes. Autopsy results have not returned. Identification in his wallet listed the man as Estepp, but the sheriff's department have identified him more correctly as Morris, who was wanted for a parole violation in California. Morris was helping work on a fence at 1573 Mackville Rd. for Lynn Readnour. He complained of not feeling well. Readnour was to take him home when he finished the almost completed job. When Morris did not return from the field, Readnour went looking for him, finding him at 8:45 p.m. He was dead. Moberly said no next of kin has been located at this time. (Thu May 1, 1997)

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