ELLEN GABHART
Ellen T. Catlett Gabhart , 82, of 1882 Mackville Road, died Wednesday, January 7, 1998 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
Born September 29, 1915 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Gillis Tindal. She was the widow of Elbert Catlett and Kirby Ray Gabhart.
She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Haggin Memorial Hospital and a member of Glensboro Baptist Church, and a Kentucky Colonel.
Survivors include one sister, Irene Edmondson, Lawrenceburg; two step sons, Michael Ray Gabhart, Bossier, LA and Larry Keith Gabhart, Harrodsburg; two step daughters, Jania Maria Reynolds and Jennifer Gayle Jacobi, both of Harrodsburg; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a step son, James G. Catlett and a step daughter, Louise McKinley.
Services for Mrs. Gabhart Saturday, January 10, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Redding officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Christopher Catlett, Jonathan Tugwell, Justin Tugwell, Brandy McKinley, Joseph H. McKinley III, Will Bollinger, Lucas Woodward and Seth Woodward.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
WINFORD SALLEE
Winford Lee Sallee, age 70, of 3066 Oak Knob Road, LaFayette, TN, died Friday January 9, 1998 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Born June 28, 1927 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Con B. & Lena Mae Roberts Sallee.
He was a retired mechanic and served in the US Army during WW II. He was a member of the Jean Baptist Church in Jean, Texas.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Nina Gay Harlow Sallee of Olney, Tx; five sons, Tony Sallee of Jean, TX, Bill and Butch Sallee both of LaFayette, TN. Terry Sallee of Carbon, TX and Bruce Sallee of Olney, TX; two daughters, Connie Whitson and Kim Rater both of Olney, TX; two brothers, Bobby Sallee of Danville and Stanley Sallee of Harrodsburg; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Joe Sallee.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 12, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Larry Coontz officating. Burial was held in Berea Christian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Butch Sallee, Jason Sallee, Jeremy Sallee, Ronnie Clarkson, Damon Kelly and Leron Elliott.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
MARY VANARSDALL
Mrs. Mary Carolyn VanArsdall, 73, of 1608 South Shore Dr., Mahomet, IL, died Saturday, January 10, 1998 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Born March 18, 1924 in Madison, IN she was the daughter of the late Albert T. and Nellie Righthouse Matthews.
She was a former cashier for Nixon Bank in Newport, IN and had been employed in insurance and real estate in Champaigne-Urbna, IL.
She was a member of the Christian Church, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star and had served as past Worthy Matron of Chapter #236.
Survivors include: her husband, Roy N. VanArsdall, Mahomet, IL; three sons, Larry D. Scholl, San Francisco, CA; Roy T. VanArsdall, Fredericksburg, VA and Paul J. VanArsdall, Livermore, CA; one daughter, Janet E. Warfield, Urbana, IL; one brother, Clyde Matthews, Vandalia, OH; nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss and Nelson Ross officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the American Lung Association or to one's favorite charity.
Visitation from 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, until time of service at the funeral home.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
JAMES COYLE
James Levi Hardin Coyle, 86, of Loretto, formerly of Gravel Switch, died Friday, January 9, 1998 at Federal Hill Nursing Home in Bardstown.
Born June 2, 1911 in Casey County, he was the son of the late J. T. and Grace Pipes Coyle. He was the widower of Pearlie Hafley Coyle.
He was a retired carpenter and farmer.
Survivors include: one daughter, Bertha Blakeman, Richmond; two sons, James Thomas Coyle, Loretto and Paul Hardin Coyle, Lancaster; one sister, Hazel Southerland, Paris; two brothers, Estill Coyle, Des Plaines, IL and Clarence Coyle, Harrodsburg; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 12, at Mattingly Funeral Home with Rev. John Bare officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine County.
Pallbearers were Wayne Blakeman, Timothy Blakeman, Terry Coyle, J. D. Coyle, Clellan Coyle, Kenny W. Coyle, Harold Coyle, Donnie Coyle, Butch Coyle, Coleman Southerland, Will Southerland and Jim Southerland.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, Bluegrass Chapter, 801 S. Limestone St., Lexington, KY 40508.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
WILLIAM MEDLEY, Jr.
William V. (Billy) Medley, Jr., 72, died January 2, 1998 at his residence in Lexington.
Born November 14, 1925, he was the son of the late William V. and Laura Beatley Medley Sr. of Harrodsburg.
He was an army veteran.
Survivors include: four sisters, Mrs. J. D. (Elsie) Riley, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Herbert (Anna Lee) Hollingsworth, FL, Mrs. Gene (Mary) Elliott and Mrs. Raymond (Judy) Riley, both of Lexington; four brothers, Ulyes (Buck) Medley, Ben Medley and Robert (Bobby) Medley, all of Harrodsburg.
Graveside services were held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, January 6, by Rev. Byron Jessup with military rites.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
MARY JOCKERS
Mary Margaret Jockers, 51, of 658 Duckers Road, Frankfort, died Wednesday, January 7, 1998, in Frankfort.
A native of Frankfort, she was born November 19, 1940, the daughter of the late Bill and Violet Quire O'Neal.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include: four sons, Tommy Purvis and Joey Johnson, Frankfort, James Johnson and Tommy Palmer, both of Midway; three sisters, Josette Smith, Harrodsburg, and Lizzie Smith and Gerri O'Neal, both of Frankfort; 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Jack Johnson.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 12, at Rogers Funeral Home in Frankfort.
Pallbearers were Terry Smith, Steve Bybee, Ricky Johnson, Melvin Gaines, John Redmon and Billy O'Neal.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
FRED MAYES
Fred M. Mayes, 78, Malvern, PA, died Saturday, January 10, 1998 at Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Born August 21, 1919 in Camargo, he was the son of the late Fred Overton Mayes.
He graduated valedictorian in 1939 from Eastern Kentucky University and subsequently received a Masters Degree in Physics from the University of Kentucky in 1941. Upon graduation he worked for the US Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Washington, DC where he developed several patented inventions instrumental in the Navy's World War II effort. In 1945 he joined Sun Oil Company as a geophysicist. In 1964 he became manager of Sun's Production Research Laboratory in Texas and ascended to several other management positions in Sun. He was serving as vice president of Sun Company upon his retirement in 1981. Over his career, he was the assignor on 49 patents.
Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth Mayes, Malvern, PA; one daughter, Melinda of Reston, VA; one son, Fred Mayes, Jr. and his wife Dorothy of Upper Marlboro, MD; one grandchild; and several relatives in Mercer County, including Jim Harney.
Funeral services were held in Cynthiana on Thursday, January 15 at the Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home.
A memorial service is planned at Great Valley Presbyterian Church in Malvern, PA on January 24.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the donor's charity of choice or to the Nature Conservancy at 1815 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
LOUISE RICE
Louise Slaughter Rice, 85, of 446 W. Office Street, died Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born January 27, 1912 in Salvisa, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mayme Poulter Slaughter.
She was a former telephone operator, a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and a 1931 graduate of Midway School. She was a former member of the Homemakers Club and Ladies Circle.
Survivors include: her husband, Roy J. Rice; one son, William Ronnie Rice, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren. One son, Donald Rice, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Zenah Teater, Eric Rice, Jack Morris, Forrest Bradshaw, Morgan Bradshaw, Tommy Singleton and Sonny Poulter.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church, PO Box 96, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, or to one's favorite charity.
Visitation is from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:00 a.m. Friday until time of service.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
ENOCH ALLEN
Enoch Benjamin Allen, 74, of 120 Stagg Street died Monday, January 12, 1998 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born September 16, 1923 in Casey County, he was the son of the late Amos Perry and Mary Cochran Allen.
He was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include: two sons, Michael Wayne Allen of Logansport, IN and Joseph Scott Allen, Harrodsburg; six daughters, Judy Carol Jarrell, Mercer County, Vickie Kay Dykes, Harrodsburg, Jacqueline Sue Casey, Hiram, GA, Debra Jo Brantley, Lexington, Marilyn Ann Johnson, Danville, and Donna Jean Saxon, Borger, TX; one brother, William "Bill" Allen, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Frances Carrier, Cincinnati, OH, Flossie Royalty, Harrodsburg, and Gracie Cobb, Lexington; 24 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Allen, and one sister, Bessie Crabtree.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Cornish and Bro. Richard Easterling officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons; Rodney Sims, Aaron Taylor, Jeff Sims, James Casey, Thomas Reynolds and Jeremy Reynolds.
Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
(Thu Jan 15, 1998)
GERTRUDE RANEY
Gertrude May Lee Raney, 80, of Timothy Avenue, Danville, died Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born May 12, 1917 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late John Rife and Laura Mathews Lee. She was the widow of Otha Clarence Raney.
She was retired from the Palm Beach factory, and a member of the Southern Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include: six daughters, Virginia Lee Grubbs, Danville, Nancy Carol Clem, Oxford, AL, Mildred May Simpson, Carrolton, GA, Astera Readnour, Harrodsburg, Margaret Ann Shockley, Danville and Sheilia Lear, Junction City; three sons, Teddy Raney, West Haven, CT, Danny Raney, Stanford and Paul Raney, Lancaster. She was preceded in death by two sons, Algrit H. and Ronald Raney; 21 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville with Dr. James McCarroll officiating. Burial was in the Durham Town Cemetery in Casey County.
Pallbearers were Shawn Raney, Ronald Readnour, Tony Shockley, Jimmy Raney, Nathan Clem and Korey Lear. Honorary bearers were John Shockley, Doug Readnour, David Clem, Jeffrey Simpson, Tim Readnour and Larry Patterson.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
WILLIAM TATUM
William Bruce Tatum, 58, of 907 Albemarle Ct., Louisville, died Thursday, January 15, 1998 at his residence.
Born May 2, 1939 in Mercer County, he was the son of Willie and Louise Pendegrist Tatum. He was owner of Louisville Auto Transport and a member of the Deep Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Carolyn Habich Tatum, Louisville; one son, Marc Tatum, Louisville; four daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Missy) Reed, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Travis (Dee Dee) Hill, Louisville, Mrs. Kirk (Libby) Schamp, Jacksonville, FL and Ginny Tatum, Louisville; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Tatum.
Funeral services were held at Monday, January 19, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Hilary Claypool officiating. Burial was in Deep Creek Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Houchin, Terry Black, Johnny Tyler, Jack Lyons, Don Billy Yates and Hugh Wright. Honorary bearers were employees of Louisville Auto Transport.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice, the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
DAVIS ASHFORD
Davis Hyte Ashford, 80, of 2038 Warwick Rd., died Saturday, January 17, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born February 10, 1917 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late James and Annie Kurtz Ashford. He was a retired farmer, a Kentucky Colonel, and a life-long member of Joseph Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was chairman of the board for 35 years.
In 1992 he was named Mercer County Distinguished Senior Farmer for outstanding stewardship and service to the farming community. The award was presented by the Mercer County Farm Bureau and the Mercer County Conservation Services in cooperation with the UK Extension Service.
Survivors include: his wife, Louise Jones, Ashford, Harrodsburg; one son, James Hyte (Jim) Ashford, Harrodsburg; four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Margaret Ann) Logue, Mrs. Don (Jo Ellen) Horn, Mrs. Mickey (Janet) Gilliland, all of Mercer County, and Mrs. Stephen (Yvonne) Fox, Shelbyville; two brothers, Garnett and Forrest (Doc) Ashford, both of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Eva) Lay Jr., Harrodsburg, and Mrs. Cora Ratcliff, Lexington; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Drew Standridge and Rev. Stephen Fox officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Greg Logue, Chad and Derek Horn, Todd Barnes, Andrew, Ronald, Charles and Ethan Ashford, Eddie Lay, and Stephen Fox. Honorary bearers were Larry Taylor, Charles Preston, Henry James, Dale Stumph, James Hulett, Kenneth Jackson, Victor Muncie, and William Wheeler.
Memorials are suggested to Joseph Chapel United Methodist Church.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
MARVIN ISHAM
Marvin Butler "B" Isham, 86, of 449 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Harrodsburg, died Saturday, January 17, 1998, at his residence.
Born May 18, 1911 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Joshua Bell and Susan Divine Isham.
He was a farmer, cattle dealer and former Western Auto employee and a member of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Lillian Mae Bugg Isham, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Martha Carr, Ft. Myers, FL, Gladys Berger, Ashland, and Louise Dean, Harrodsburg; six grandchildren, Tonya Isham Horn, Marvin "Bubby" Isham III, Karen Isham Hawkins, and Vickie Robinson Johnson, all of Harrodsburg, Chuck Robinson, Mackville and Pat Robinson Goodlett, Barbourville; 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Marvin "Buddy" Isham and a daughter, June "Jackie" Iris Robinson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Chuck Robinson and Bro. Cleo Goodlett officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chuck Robinson, Bubby Isham, Eddie Horn, David Hawkins, Cleo Goodlett, and Mike Johnson. Honorary bearers were great grandsons, Joshua and Jim Bob Horn, Patrick and Derrick Jones, and Hunter Hawkins.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice or Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
RUBY DEAN
Ruby S. Dean, 79, of 845 Providence Road, Harrodsburg, died Thursday, January 15, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born February 27, 1918 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Garfield and Bertha Trower Springate.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ.
Survivors include: her husband, Maurice Dean, Mercer County; a son, Kenny Dean, Mercer County; one daughter, Mrs. John (Linda) Hockersmith, Salvisa; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Con and Paul Springate, and one sister, Lucille Mobley.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 18, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Hockersmith III and Bro. John David Lane officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenny Dean, Jack Springate, Steven (Butch) Mobley, John Wesley Hockersmith, Lois (Baldie) Dean and Bobby Lawson.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
BONNIE JUSTICE
Bonnie Mae Justice, 54, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, January 18, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born August 26, 1943 in Casey County, she was the daughter of Myrtle Knight, Liberty and the late John Sallee.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors in addition to her mother, include: her husband, Richard Justice, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Patricia Peavler, Danville and Saundra Neal, Lexington; two sons, Paul and Richard Justice, Jr., both of Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Winford, Stanley and Jerry Sallee.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, at the McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty, with Bro. Clifford DeHart officiating. Burial was in Luttrell Cemetery.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
BURDETTE REYNOLDS
Burdette Reynolds, 65, of Lois Lane, Nicholasville, died Friday, January 9, 1998 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
Born April 8, 1932 in Rose Hill, he was the son of the late Plummer Davis and Myrtle Clark Reynolds.
He was a retired heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include: his wife, Beulah Mae Helton Reynolds, Nicholasville; two daughters, Mary Marie Bottoms, Harrodsburg and Dianna Reynolds, Lexington; two sons, Michael Wayne Reynolds and Mark Reynolds, both of Lexington; one step daughter, Bonnie Whitaker, Lexington; one sister, Mabel Coyle, Harrodsburg; one half sister, Rita Reynolds, Mackville; two half brothers, Jerald and David Reynolds, both of Mackville; 11 grandchildren, 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Reynolds, and a brother, Eugene Reynolds.
Services were held Tuesday, January 13, at the Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home, Nicholasville, with Rev. Byron Jessup officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Moberly, Mike Reynolds, Mark Reynolds, James C. Whitaker, Mitchell Banks and Randy Blackburn.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
VIRGIL MAYES
Virgil Ward "Peanuckle" Mayes, Jr., 81, of 434 W. Office St., Harrodsburg, died Monday, January 19, 1998 at his residence.
Born July 4, 1916 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Virgil Ward and Nell Collins Mayes.
He was a retired maintenance mechanic for Corning Glass and he attended the Magnolia Christian Church in Harrodsburg.
Survivors include: his wife, Loraine Sims Mayes, Harrodsburg; one brother, Billy Mayes, Cornishville; one sister, Mary Katherine Clark, Frankfort; one grandson, Jeffrey Allan Mayes, and one great grandson William
M. Mayes. He was preceded in death by one son, Glave Mayes; two brothers, Maurice and John T. Mayes, and one sister, Hazel Presley.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert E. Jones and Rev. David Scalf officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers are Neff Clark, Dewitt Sims, Forrest Bradshaw, Clayton Martin, Doc McKinney, George Edger.
Memorials are suggested to the Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
Visitation is from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday and after 7:30 AM Friday at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
PAUL HONICAN
Paul Scott Honican, 32, of 149 Dan Drive, Versailles, died Tuesday, January 13, 1998, of an apparent heart attack.
Born in Garden City, MI, he was the son of Art and Judith Honican of Versailles.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his fiancee, Jennifer Kraus, Versailles; three sisters, Cynthia Shelton, Susan Brothers, both of Versailles, Michelle Woods, Salvisa; one brother, Rev. Arthur D. Honican Jr., Williamstown. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melissa and a nephew, Marshall Shelton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, at the Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home, 161 Broadway, Versailles with Rev. Ben Hahn officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Lexington.
Pallbearers will be Cy Brown, Earl Marcum, Dallas Pennington, Paul Campbell, Jeff Brothers, and Lee Woods.
Visitation from 2-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
(Thu Jan 22, 1998)
RALPH WILDER
Ralph E. Wilder, age 84, died January 21, at Suburban Medical Center in Louisville.
Born in Mercer County, May 24, 1913, he was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Johnson Wilder.
He was a retired engineer of E. I. DuPont, a member of Middletown Lodge #732 F&AM, Long Run Sportsman's Club and First Baptist Church, Middletown.
He is survived by his wife, the former, Ruby Donovan, Louisville; one daughter, Jeri Wilder-Bridgers of Louisville; one brother, Dr. Horace D. Wilder of Louisville; one sister, Mary Helen Horn of Owensboro; two grandsons, Ralph Kirk Bridgers and Whitney Wilder Bridgers of Louisville.
The funeral service was Friday, January 23, at Pearson-Ratterman Bros. Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, with Rev. Danny Hayne officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
Memorial gifts are suggested to Kosair Charities, PO Box 37370, Louisville, KY 40233.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
SARAH SEGAR
Sarah Dean Owens Segar, 90, of 1804 Augusta Ct., Lexington, died Wednesday, January 21, 1998.
A native of Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Martha W. Owens and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and former member of the Centennial Baptist Church, Harrodsburg.
Survivors include: one daughter, Mary Louise Ison, Lexington; 11 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Edwards.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 24, at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Lexington, with Rev. Daniel R. Childs, Sr., officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
O. L. Hughes & Sons Mortuary, Lexington, was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
VERNICE MILLION
Vernice Ross Million, 69, 473 Mockingbird Hill, died Saturday, January 24, 1998 at her residence.
She was born in Mercer Co., May 18, 1928 and was the daughter of the late William and Stella Phillips Ross. She was the widow of James Robert Million.
She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, where she was former secretary of the Adult I Sunday School Department. She was a member of The KY. Federation of Woman's Club of Harrodsburg where she had served as Treasurer and was an Honorary member of Telephone Pioneers of America.
She served on the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a volunteer worker in the Haggin Hospital Gift Shop. She belonged to the Brightleaf Ladies Golf Group, and was an avid bridge player and also a supporter of the Harrodsburg High School athletics programs.
She is survived by; two daughters, Dianne Million Hosey of Midway, and Susan Million Brown of Harrodsburg; two brothers: Ralph Ross of Lawrenceburg and Lynn Ross of Taylorsville; three sisters, Sarah Ross Black and Shirley Ross, both of Harrodsburg, Thelma Ross Hobbs of Lexington; five grandchildren and four step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church by Dr. Robert DeFoor. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Richard Hosey, Alan Brown, Ross Cairns, Josh Cairns, Seth Cairns, Bob Cairns, and Chase M. Brown.
Memorials are suggested to be given to either the Harrodsburg Baptist Church Family Life Center Fund or the Harrodsburg High School Athletics Fund, in care of Alvis Johnson.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
DELMER LYONS
Mr. Delmer Ray Lyons, 65, of 155 Cummins Drive, died Thursday, January 22, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born November 11, 1932 in Somerset, he was the son of the late Charlie and Pearly Wilson Lyons.
He was a maintenance employee of North American Phillips Company, formerly Corning of Danville, had served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Chestnut Grove Church of Christ in Parksville.
He had served as a lay minister at the Oak Grove Church of Christ and the Rich Hill Church of Christ in Casey County. He was a former coach for the Mercer County Little League and youth sports.
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Durham, Lyons, Harrodsburg; two sons, Stephen Lyons and Michael Ray Lyons, both of Harrodsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Dan (Kathy) Albright of Salvisa, Mrs. Kenny (Bitsy) Stephens, Harrodsburg, and Mrs. Thomas (Beth) Carmack, Burgin; two brothers, Robert W. Lyons, Oxnard, CA and Richard Lyons, Monticello; six sisters, Thelma Eastman, Roberta Wilson, Mary George, Ida Burdine and Kay Turner, all of Somerset and Diane Terry of Jellico, TN; 14 grandchildren. One sister, Lucy Dugger, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were Monday, January 26, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with James McDonald and Thad Eubank officiating. Burial was in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Raymond Pendygraft, Danny Wilson, Larry Luttrell, Richard Morgan, Rob Harbison and Rick Morgan. Grandchildren served as honorary bearers.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
CLAYTON LISTER
Clayton Lister, age 69, formerly of Boone Street, Harrodsburg, died Sunday, January 25, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born May 11, 1928 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Jim and Edith Plummer Lister.
He was a former employee of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Danville and was also formerly employed as a maintenance worker for James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
He was a U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Perryville Church of God and was the widower of Lula Preston Lister.
Survivors include: two sons, Gerald Clayton Lister, Harrodsburg and Dennis Lee Lister, Burgin; three daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Edith Frances) Warner, Mrs. Leshia Baker and Mrs. Junior (Sandy) Whitis, all of Harrodsburg; two brothers, Gilbert Lister, Mercer County and Clifford Lister, Washington County; 16 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marsha Lister Baker.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Edward (Buddy) Turpin officiating. Burial was in the Parksville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeffrey Baker, Travis Robinson, Jason Smith, Joey Turpin, Jimmy Turpin and Ronnie Sims. Grandchildren and great grandchildren will served as honorary bearers.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
DOROTHY RICHARDS
Dorothy Lee Snow Richards, 88, of Hustonville, died Sunday, January 25, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born November 7, 1909 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late R. D. and Lizzie Sharp Snow. She was the widow of Willie Richards.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Ellisburg Baptist Church in Casey County.
Survivors include: four sons, Vernon, Harold and Tony Richards, Hustonville, and Larry Richards of Harrodsburg; three daughters, Ruby Richards, Hustonville, Iva Clark, Drakesboro and Audrey Carman of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Myrtle Richards and Edith Sapp, both of Hustonville; one brother, Edward Snow, Hustonville; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth and Horace Richards and two daughters, Kathryn Shewmaker and Millie Richards.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 28, at the W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Hustonville with Rev. Vola Brown and Rev. John Cato officiating. Burial was in the Hustonville cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Derek, Steve, Danny, Tony, Charlie and Chad Richards, Darrell Burchett, Carlos Burchett, Marty and Doug Clark.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
RAYMOND FAIN
Raymond Harris Fain, 64, of 592 Davenport Road, died Monday, January 26, 1998 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Virgil and Frances Evans Fain.
He was a Jessamine County native and a farmer.
Survivors include: his wife of 45 years, Hazel Bogie Fain, Salvisa; one son, Ronnie Fain, Georgetown; four daughters, Sheila Freeman, WV, Frances Fain, Harrodsburg, Thelma Blevins, Nicholasville and Donna Hopper, Lawrenceburg; one step son, Robert Bogie, and a step daughter, Christi Stanfield, both of Lexington; one brother, Virgil Fain, Jr., Frankfort; two sisters, Judy Sames, Lawrenceburg and Gwendoline Collins, TN; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Grovie Gene Fain and two brothers, Jackie and Rodney Fain.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 28, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, with Bro. Gary Story officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice, 337 W. Broadway, Danville, KY 40422.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
BESSIE FISHER
Bessie Bryant Fisher, 92, a resident of Harrodsburg Health Care, widow of the late Franklin Fisher, Sr., died Sunday, January 25, 1998 at her residence.
Born December 8, 1905 she was the daughter of the late George and Lina Coffey Bryant.
She was a retired cook at Beaumont Inn of Harrodsburg, a member of the First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Christian Culture and Kitchen Club.
Survivors include: one son, George Fisher, Sr., Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Christine) Parks, Harrodsburg; two brothers, John Bryant, Louisville and Elijah Bryant, Akron, OH; three sisters, Georgia Cheanault, Pontiac, MI, Mrs. Pat (Marie) Hunn, Harrodsburg, and Katie Augustus, Sandusky, OH; eight grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29 at First Baptist Church on Broadway with Rev. R. J. Gentry and Rev. George Fisher, Jr. officiating. Burial will be Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charles Parks, Jr., James Parks, Paul Parks, Jay Parks, Justin Parks, and George Fisher, Jr.
Parks Funeral Home, Harrodsburg, in charge of arrangements.
Visitation from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, at the church.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
STATTIE GRITTON
Stattie Pearl Gritton, 99, of Mercer County, widower of M. N. Gritton, died Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born August 28, 1898 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late S. M. and Lyda Satterly Robinson. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son, Harold Gritton, Harrodsburg; one daughter-in-law, Lillie Gritton, Mercer County; one brother, Haldon Robinson, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Margie Puckett, Ballard; Elvie Robinson, Alton; two grandchildren, Jerry L. Gritton and Freeda Moore; three great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, two step grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren and five step great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Thurman Gritton.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lester Tirey and Rev. Jack Guerin officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Todd Gritton, Bobby and Gary Riley, Dwayne Hahn, Carroll Gritton and Brent Steele.
(Thu Jan 29, 1998)
WILLIAM LAWS
William Allen Laws, 65, died Saturday, January 24, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born June 6, 1932 he was the son of the late William Lee and Cora Harmon Laws.
He is survived by one aunt, Fayette Overholt, Dansbury, CT.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 27 at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Danville, with Dr. Bill Hall and Rev. Mark Payton officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Perryville.
Pallbearers were Bob Martin, Jimmy Cocanougher, Marion F. White, Mike Wilder, Marvin Harberson and Clayton Martin.
Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville, was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 5, 1998)
VINCENT LOGAN
Vincent Logan, 82, of Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa, formerly of Frankfort, died Saturday, January 31, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born August 10, 1915 he was the son of the late John Q. and Cora Napier Logan. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Fort Elkhorn Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. David (Geraldine) Selva, Springfield, AZ; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Monday at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Reverend William Logan and the Reverend Jon Jones officiating. Burial was in the New Providence Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Riddle, John Logan, Steve Vinyard, John Thurman, Ernest McCall, and David Cinnamon. Honorary bearers were R. D. Peyton, Floyd Logan, and Garnett Cinnamon.
Memorials are suggested to New Providence Cemetery, C/O Hudson Nichols, 101 Hudson Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(Thu Feb 5, 1998)
JIMMIE MINTON
Jimmy Minton, age 81, of 1577 Curdsville Road, died Saturday at his residence.
Born September 16, 1916 in Casey County, he was the son of the late Willie Clay and Ella Florence Martin Minton.
He was retired from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture and a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife of 52 years, Lorine Peavler Minton; two sons, Billy Minton, Mercer County, and Stephen Minton, Windsor; two brothers, Stanley Minton, Windsor, Orel Minton, Crawfordsville, IN; three sisters, Marie Gaines, Somerset, Sadie Clines, Windsor and Jewel Thomas of Russell Springs, and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by two brothers Virmon and Clarence Minton and one sister Elfrieda Luttrell.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Orland Webb, Andrew Minton, Roy Beasley, Donald Cocanougher, Larry Lowe, Gene Motley, Jimmy Motley, Clifford Houp and Kenneth Andy Carey.
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 5, 1998)
DAVID HARDIN
David Vaughn Hardin, 53, of Warwick Road, Harrodsburg, died Monday February 2, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center.
Born May 23, 1944 he was the son of the Dorothy Juanita Proctor Hardin Bussell and the late Edward James Hardin. He was a forklift operator at Matsushita Corporationa and a member of the Eller's Memorial Baptist Church.
He was a member of the Forty and Eight Group, the Mercer County Fish and Game Club, and was a past commander of the American Legion Post 52. He also served in the army during the Vietnam era.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife Emma Jean Hardin of Harrodsburg, two daughters, Angelia Combs and Stephanie Hardin both of Willington, NC, one sister, Jolene Phillips of Harrodsburg, two grandsons Andrew Jordan Hardin and Nathaniel Roderick Alston, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 6, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. at Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg, with Rev. Dale Denton and Bro. Jerry Payne officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday prior to the service. Burial with military rites will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Payne, Raymond Payne, Kerry Steele, Steve Irvin, Shane Lynn, Kenneth Hopper. Honary pallbearers will be Jerry Payne, Larry Belecher, Gary Proctor, Jim Davis, Rich McPhearson, Leo Conley, George Boyd, Lewis Gilpin, Engle Brock, Curtis Eldridge, J.W. VanArsdall.
(Thu Feb 5, 1998)
THELMA LAKE
Thelma Lee Lake, 87, of 419 Bohon Road, died Tuesday, February 3, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born July 29, 1911 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Ray and Cynthia Warner Lake.
She was a retired U. S. Army nurse, a veteran of WW II, and a member of Grapevine Christian Church.
Survivors include: two brothers, Marsdon Lake, Mercer County, and Marion Britton Lake, LA.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 7, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Claude Waldridge officiating. Burial was in Grapevine Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kenton, Benton, Darryl, Ryan, Gale and Marcus Scott Lake.
Memorials are suggested to the Grapevine Cemetery Fund or the Gideon Bible Fund.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
LELIA HUNGATE
Lelia V. Hungate, 81, of 585 Phillips Lane, died Wednesday, February 4, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born May 27, 1916 in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late D. B. and Geneva Lykins Walters.
She was a retired private duty nurse and a member of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Earl Hungate, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Juanita Burgess, Harrodsburg and Della Saunders, Lexington; two step sons, Earl Hungate Jr. and Ronald Meredith Hungate, both of Mercer County; four brothers, Mitchell Walters, Scott County, Richard Walters, Harrodsburg, Bob and Roy Walters, both of Lexington; five grandchildren, three step grandchildren; five great grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Millard and Hamilton Walters.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 9, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Smith officiating. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Eddie Drury, Willie (Jack Rabbit) Bottom, Marvin Cocanougher, Billy Peel, Bert Kissick, and Brad Guthrie.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
PATRICIA BUSTER
Patricia J. Buster, 87, widow of Jack Buster, formerly of Harrodsburg, of the Esplanade, Venice, FL died Saturday February 7, 1998 at Bon Secours Venice Hospital.
She was born in Russell County, VA on May 15, 1910.
She moved to Venice from Carrollton in 1973. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Venice and a board member of the YMCA Cammeron Reed Foundation of Venice.
She received a B.S. Degree in Home Economics from the University of Kentucky.
She is survived by two sisters, Hazel Hieronymus of Lexington and Helen Phillips of Pueblo, CO.
Farley Funeral Home and Crematory, Venice Chapel of Venice, FL was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Pat Buster Health Service Center, Senior Friendship Centers, Inc., 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice, FL 34293.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
PATRICIA BUSTER
Midway College
Supporter, Patricia J. Buster Passes Away
Longtime Midway College supporter, Patricia (Johnson) Buster passed away on Saturday, February 7, 1998, in Venice, Florida. Buster, 87, was married to the late John Ingram Buster, and is survived by two sisters, Hazel Hieronymus of Lexington and Helen Phillips of Pueblo, CO, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. W. R. Buster of Midway.
Buster was born in the foothills of Russell County in Southwest Virginia. Upon graduating from Somerset High School in 1928, Buster received a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics from the University of Kentucky and studied geology at Colorado College.
John and Patricia Buster were married in 1938 and lived in Harrodsburg through the first years of their marriage. She referred to Harrodsburg as her adopted hometown. The couple later moved to Carrollton, where they owned and operated several businesses. In 1973 they moved to Venice, FL but their family name is still recognized in both Kentucky communities.
Elected a Midway College trustee emeritus in 1985, Buster served as an active board member for seven years. Her late brother-in-law, General William Buster, who was a staunch supporter of the college and its mission, initiated her involvement with Midway College.
Since 1965 Buster was an active supported of Midway College. In 1989 she contributed $250,000 toward the renovation of a residence hall on the college campus. The residence hall, known as Alumnae Hall since 1925 was renamed Buster Hall in honor of the Buster family's many years of service to the college.
The John I. and Patricia J. Buster Scholarship Fund and a student lounge named in her honor are representative of several of Buster's previous contributions to the college.
Along with her Midway College affiliation, she was a supporter of the University of Kentucky and was involved in many civic affairs in recent years, such as the YMCA, the Venice Theater and Art League and Manatee County Community Colleges in Florida.
She also supported the Venice Vikings, an athletic organization designed to give young people an alternative to drugs, and LIFE, which is a treatment program for young people with substance abuse problems.
"Pat Buster was a good friend to Midway College for many years. Her generosity and vision enriched our students' experience more than she ever new." said Midway College President Dr. Robert Botkin. "She displayed faith and commitment to our mission time and time again, and we are truly appreciative of her loyalty to Midway."
Donations, as an expression of sympathy, may be sent to The Senior Friendship Center, c/o The Patricia Buster Health Service, 2350 Scenic Drive, Venice, FL 34923.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
THELMA SMITH
Mrs. Thelma Joann Smith , 44, 100 York Lane, Danville, died Saturday, February 7, 1998 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.
Born November 18, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Harold Stephens of Pine Knott and the late Geraldine Richardson Stephens.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors, in addition to her father, include: her husband, Kenneth Smith, Danville; two sons, Charles Smith, Lancaster and Willie Smith, Mercer County; two daughters, Tammy Morgan, Lawrenceburg, Paula Denise Bugg, Ft. Knox; four brothers, four sisters and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 10 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lynn Releford officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Savage, Gale Savage, Michael Driskell, Bradley Quinn, Thomas Quinn and Stephen Swift.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
HARRY DAULTON
Harry B. Daulton, 82, of 703 Kirkwood Rd., Salvisa, died Sunday, February 8, 1998 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born December 30, 1915 in Nancy he was the son of the late Fielce and Effie Gover Daulton and the widower of Elsie Prather Daulton.
He was a self-employed farmer, a member of the Salvisa Baptist Church where he had been a deacon for 40 years and was a teacher of the Adult II Men's Sunday School class.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Janice) Brogle, Scottsville, Mrs. Darrell (Judy) Agee, Salvisa; three brothers, Everett Daulton, Murrell Daulton and O. D. Daulton, all of Nancy; two sisters, Mrs. Steve (Eva) Holler and Mrs. Dewell (Mary Lou) Trimble, both of Nancy; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Daulton were held Wednesday, February 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with James Kinney and Rev. James Hensley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ralph Morris, Jim Gash, Morris Yocum, Russell Brock, Jack Garriott, Mitch Whittle, Larry Trisler, Franklin Ransdell, Mike and Bob Jones, Danny and Bobby Brock, and Art Embree. Honorary bearers were members of the Adult Men Sunday School Class of the Salvisa Baptist Church.
Memorials are suggested to the Kentucky Baptist Children's Home or Heritage Hospice.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
BETTY DIVINE
Mrs. Betty Divine, age 92, widow of Fairbanks Divine, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born March 2, 1905 in Wilmore, she was the daughter of the late John and Suse Lody Ross.
She was a machine operator at the U. S. Playing Card Factory and was a member of the Methodist church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thurday, February 12, at Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. James Harley officiating.
Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
JEAN ROE
Mrs. Jean Hurst Roe, 55, of 560 Midland Drive, died Sunday, February 8, 1998 at the St. Joseph Hospice Center in Lexington.
Born December 8, 1942 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Elizabeth Lawson Rogers.
She was a former employee of Cricketeer Manufacturing where she worked as a sleeve setter. She was a Baptist, and a member of the Constitution Square Dancers.
Survivors include: her husband, Gene Roe; one daughter, Regina A. Hurst of Lexington; one brother, Don Billy Rogers, Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were Wednesday, February 11th. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Coy Ingram, Tommy Brady, Herbert Cox, Stan Holman, Jim Newby and Don Steele. Honorary bearers were all the gentlemen of the Constitution Square Dancers.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
JUNIOR McQUEARY
Junior McQueary, 59, of Yosemite, died Thursday, February 5, 1998 at Ft. Logan Hospital in Stanford.
Born November 2, 1938 in Yosemite, he was the son of the late Egbert and Lena Grace Brown McQueary.
He was a general laborer.
Survivors include: one sister, Ila Chilton, Harrodsburg; a sister in law, Bethel McQueary, Louisville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roscoe and Leo McQueary.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 9, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in Liberty with Bro. Tom Cottingim officiating. Burial was in Valley Oak Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Danny McQueary, Roger McQueary, Randall McQueary, Joe Harmon, Bobby King and Bobby Goodman. Honorary bearers were Friends of Yosemite, Charles Durham, Sr., Tom Estes, Lloyd Short, Billy Watts, Clarence Carman and Bruce Floyd.
(Thu Feb 12, 1998)
STELLA CARR
Stella Ann Carr, 54, of 610 North Main Street, died Sunday, February 15, 1998 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born May 5, 1943 in Casey County, she was the daughter of Mrs. Thelma Wyatt Gourley of Harrodsburg and the late William Curtis Russell.
She was an employee of Arby's of Harrodsburg and a homemaker. She was the widow of Buford Carr.
Survivors, besides her mother, include: two sons, Stuart Carr and Shane Carr, both of Harrodsburg; three brothers, Jerry Phillips and Phillip Russell, both of Danville, and Tony Russell of Harrodsburg; one sister, Lora Crowe of Hustonville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 18, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Girard officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy Stringer, Randy Crowe, Eugene Crowe, Gerald Crowe, Jerry Russell and Tony Russell.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 721 West Main Street, Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40202.
(Thu Feb 19, 1998)
WILLIAM DOTY
William David Doty, 66, of Lexington, formerly of Burgin, died Friday, February 13, 1998.
He was born in Irvine, son of the late John Gordon and Dora Scott Doty.
He was retired from the Air Force.
Survivors include: his wife, Hazel Ruth Camden Doty, Lexington; one brother, John Gordon Doty; two sisters, Joyce Shrieves and Edith Barnett; one step daughter, Mary Ann Irvin; three step sons, James C., Mark and Rocky Farris; four step grandchildren and one step great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 17, in the Lancaster Cemetery with Rev. Robert Doty officiating.
(Thu Feb 19, 1998)
LAURA PREWITT
Laura H. Prewitt, 87, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, February 15, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
She was born October 12, 1910 in Mercer County, the daughter of the late Robert Sidney and Nancy Bugg Prewitt.
She retired from Corning Glass in Harrodsburg and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church where she was a member of the Glad Hand Sunday School class.
She is survived by five nephews and one niece.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 18, at the McClellan Funeral Home with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to one's favorite charity.
(Thu Feb 19, 1998)
NORMA HENDREN
Norma Grace Peavler Hendren, 71, of Springfield, died Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at the Columbia Spring View Hospital in Lebanon.
A native of Washington County, she was born June 9, 1926 to the late Chester and Margie Warner Peavler.
She was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church and was a former employee of Cowden Manufacturing Company of Springfield, General Electric and Cricketeer Manufacturing in Harrodsburg.
Survivors include: two sons, Leroy Hendren, Mackville and Jim Hendren, Liberty, MO; five daughters, Mrs. Darrel (Lorraine) Baker and Mrs. Bruce (Linda Gayle) Sims, both of Mackville, Mrs. Joe (Shelby Jean) Russell, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Billy (Rosaland) Hilton, Springfield and Judy Isham, Louisville; one step son, John Harrison Hendren, Clarksville, IN; 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Modena Foster, Willisburg; one brother, Conrad Peavler, Mackville. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christie Michelle Isham on October 1, 1992.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 12, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home with Rev. David Gifford, officiating. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery, Mackville.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Timothy Baker, Aaron Baker, Kelly Baker, Travis Sims, Troy Sims, Ron Hilton, Jason Hilton, Kevin Russell, Todd Isham and Blair Isham.
(Thu Feb 19, 1998)
GROVER RELEFORD
Grover Cleveland Releford, 77, of 1417 Cornishville Road, died Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born July 19, 1920 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Silas and Mary Robinson Releford.
He had been employed as a Mercer County School Bus Driver for 19 years and was a farmer.
He was a member of the VFW, Post 6935, the DAV and American Legion, and the Masonic Lodge No. 229 for 28 years. He served in the US Army during World War II as a corporal of the 841st Engineer's Division in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign.
He was a deacon in the Cornishville Baptist Church where he had served many years as Boy's Youth Leader, a Sunday School teacher and trustee of the church.
Survivors include: his wife, Gladys Shewmaker Releford; one daughter, Mrs. Aubrey (Hope Releford) McMullin, Mercer County; one son, Lee Howard Releford, Mercer County; one sister, Mrs. Larry (Madge) Cannada of Mercer County; three grandchildren, five step grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Walter and Harvey Releford, and two sisters, Maude Cannada and Fay Cornish.
Funeral services will be Thursday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Readnour and Rev. Johnnie Hockersmith officiating. Masonic rites were observed Wednesday. Burial with military rites will be held in Cornishville Christian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brent Steele, Charley Robinson, Arthur Boyd Isham, Tim Darland, Charles Lewis, Charlie Baker, George Buchanan, G. B. Royalty, Raymond Wade and Hugh Satterly. Honorary bearers will be deacons and members of the Men's Sunday School Class of the Cornishville Baptist Church.
Visitation from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of service.
(Thu Feb 19, 1998)
CLAUDE MERRIMAN
Claude B. Merriman, 89, a resident of James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital Extended Care Unit, formerly of 723 Oakland Lane, died Thursday, February 12, 1998.
Born April 6, 1908 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William Hartford "Billy" and Julia Watts Merriman.
He was a retired ward attendant at the Kentucky State Hospital.. He was a member of the Berea Christian Church and was the widower of Dea Stevens Merriman.
Survivors include: three sons, Everett J. Merriman, Texas, Charles and Arnold Merriman, both of Mercer County; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Doyle and Helen Frances Ryan, both of Harrodsburg, Edith Pearl Drury of Nicholasville; two stepsons, Steve and John Carter; three stepdaughters, Colleen Stevens, Pat Dawson and Jane Ann Bishop; 20 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren and several step grand, step great and step great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one step daughter, Carroll Dean Penton and one step son, Lee Carter.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 15, at the Berea Christian Church with Rev. Garry Allen and Rev. John Westerfield officiating. Burial was in the Berea Christian Church Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 19, 1998)
HAROLD HAWKINS
Harold W. Hawkins, 74, of 203 Lincoln Ave., Lexington, died Thursday, February 19, 1998 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.
Born September 19, 1923 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Raymond and Vera Woods Hawkins.
He was an engineer and a member of the Catholic Church.
He was an army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one sister, Aileen H. Barkman, Harrodsburg.
Services for Mr. Hawkins were held Monday, February 23, at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Amy Barkman officiating. Burial was in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville.
Memorials are suggested to the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Leestown Road, Lexington, KY.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 26, 1998)
MARCUS PRATHER
Marcus William Prather, 84, of 4342 Cornishville Road, died Saturday at the Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home in Lexington.
Born May 6, 1913 in Fayette County, he was the son of the late William Piper and Clara Belle Tribble Prather and the widower of Josephine Draine Prather.
As a child, he attended and was a member of the Broadway Christian Church and was the first "Timothy" of that church.
As a graduate of Picadome High School in Fayette County, he was given a seven year scholarship to Transylvania and the College of the Bible.
He left in his Junior year and enrolled in Cincinnati Bible Seminary where he earned his bachelor and masters degrees. While in a student ministry he helped establish the first Christian Service Camp in Southern Ohio which later became Clermont County Christian Assembly.
During the 1940's the Prathers served the Northeast Church of Christ in Columbus, OH for nine years. While there they helped establish another Christian Service Camp which later became Round Lake Christian Assembly. He served in the Ohio Civil Air Patrol during World War II.
During the 1950s they served the First Church in Drumright, OK and the Central Church at McAlester, OK. While at McAlester he became Chaplain of the Oklahoma State Prison. Due to the success of that ministry, others were encouraged to enter the prison ministry.
In 1957 they moved to Cornishville to minister with the Cornishville Christian Church, where he served as minister for 40 years. He taught a full schedule at Lexington Christian College for three years; taught elementary school for eight years, and was Guidance Counselor for the Mercer County School system for 11 years.
He took an elementary major and received a Masters of Education degree at Georgetown College and received a Rank I in guidance and counseling at Eastern Kentucky University. He taught at Louisville Bible College from 1979 to 1986.
He was a member of Masonic Lodge #229, the Cornishville Ruritan Club, Mercer County Retired Teachers, active in the Mercer County Chapter of the Red Cross, and served as a member and Chairman of the Mercer County Public Library Board during relocation to its present facility.
Survivors include: one son, Kerry Wayne Prather, Frankfort; one daughter, Mrs. David (Kandie) Adkinson, Midway; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Don (Anna Belle) Burrus.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 24, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Oetzel, Bro. Paul Readnour, Bro. Curtis Sims, Bro. L. D. Burrus and Dr. Keith Wiebe officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lexington.
Pallbearers were Harrison Spaulding, Edwin Young, Dennis Coslow, Terry Coslow, Keith Britton and J. B. Reed. Elders and Deacons of Cornishville Christian Church were honorary pallbearers.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to: The Louisville Bible College, 1707 S. Third St., Louisville, KY 40208, or the Marcus and Josephine Prather Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home, 304 E. Lexington ST., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
(Thu Feb 26, 1998)
OLLIE UPDIKE
Ollie Updike, age 70, of Veteran's Center in Wilmore, formerly of Salvisa, died Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
(Thu Feb 26, 1998)
PAUL ROHER
Paul Raymond Roher, of Wilmore, retired professor from Asbury College, died Sunday, February 22, 1998, at the Veterans Hospital in Lexington.
Born August 3, 1926 in Salem, OH he was the son of the late Raymond and Vera Foreman Roher.
A graduate of the Salem City Schools he received a BA from Asbury College, a Masters of Education and additional graduate study at Kent State University.
He was a veteran of World War II.
He taught public school and served as principal at the elementary and secondary level in Salem, OH. He retired from Asbury College after serving as director of teacher education for 25 years.
He was a member of the Evangelical Friends Church of Ohio and regularly attended the Wilmore Free Methodist Church. He also served as Minister of Music at several area churches including Southside Christian Church of Harrodsburg.
Survivors include: his wife, M. Margaret Griffin Roher; one daughter, Machel Reynolds; two sons, Paul Roher II and Douglas Roher, all of Wilmore; two brothers, Don Roher, Salem, OH and Joe Roher, Friendswood, TX; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, George Roher.
Funeral services will be held at Wilmore Free Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 27. A graveside service will follow at Camp Nelson national Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the church, and Friday before the funeral, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the Paul Roher Scholarship Fund, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY.
Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home, Nicholasville, in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 26, 1998)
MARIE DEVINE
Marie Releford Devine, 67, of 744 Cloverdale Drive, died Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born September 1, 1930 in Cornishville, she was the daughter of Iona Durr Releford and the late William Releford.
She was a retired Homemaker for Mercer County Senior Citizens, had formerly been employed at Cricketeer, Mercer Dress, Corning and Shakertown. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: one son, Dennis Devine, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Beverly Bowers, Palm Harbor, FL and Sandra Fultz, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 28, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bobby Tatum, Jr., Richard Jones, Tony Devine, J. S. Releford, Kermit Fultz, Scott Bowers and Terry Currens.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
DEBORAH THOMAS
Mary Deborah "Debbie" Thomas, 37, of 5440 Louisville Rd., Salvisa, died Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Mayfield and a graduate of Draughon's Business College in Paducah.
She was an assistant manager for Casual Corner in the Fayette Mall, Lexington, and a former manager of the Lawrenceburg Sycamore Clothing Store. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceburg.
She is survived by: her parents, Julian B. and Maureen Thomas, Salvisa; one brother, Julian R. (Barbara) Thomas, Lawrenceburg; five sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Carol) Burkeen, Murray, Mrs. Wayne (Doris) Krieger, Mayfield, Mrs. Jay (Jane) Goatley, Salvisa, Mrs. Don (Marilyn) Messner, Memphis, TN and Janice Burgess, Salvisa;
Funeral mass was Saturday, February 28, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Lawrenceburg with Fr. Charles McDonald officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
OLLIE UPDIKE
Ollie Updike, age 70, of 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, died Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington.
Born June 15, 1927 in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Robert and Maud McClain Updike.
He was a retired farmer and a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church in Salvisa.
Survivors include: his daughter, Catherine Reed, Versailles; one niece, Brenda Edwards, Salvisa; two grandchildren. His twin brother, Rollie Updike preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 27, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Dallas Daniels, Bro. George Dye and Bro. Kenny Watts officiating. Burial with military rites were held in Versailles Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Stephen K. Reed, Joseph K. Reed, Jack Edwards, Ray Daniels, Johnnie Edwards and Lee Chowning.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
BEN WHITE Sr.
Ben W. White, Sr., 65, of Morgantown, IN, formerly of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, IN.
Born May 20, 1932 in Nicholasville, he was the son of Wilson and Myrtle Brown White.
He worked for Stygall Co., Indianapolis for 31 years as a yard superintendent and was an air force veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Pauline Coleman White, Morgantown, IN; three sons, Ben W. White Jr., Morgantown, Virgil L. and Tony A. White, both of Indianapolis; three daughters, Polly White, Vickie Carey and Heidi M. White, all of Indianapolis; two sisters, Ethel Gawlak, Lorain, OH and Mary Jane Matthews, Harrodsburg; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 27, at the Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, Greenwood, IN, with Rev. Larry Lee Baughman officiating. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home Cemetery.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
WILLIAM SPAULDING
William Leroy Spaulding, age 79, of Milford, OH, formerly of Mercer County, died Sunday, February 22, 1998 at his residence.
Born November 12, 1918 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Beatley Spaulding.
He was retired from Proctor & Gamble in Cincinnati, was a U. S. Army veteran of WW II where he served in Germany, France and England.
Survivors include: two sons, Billy and Larry Spaulding, both of Cincinnati, OH; two daughters, Joy Spaulding, Loveland, OH and Roxie Held, Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Ella Mae Spaulding, Lexington; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
No funeral services are scheduled. The body was cremated.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
WILLIAM SMITH
William Smith, 68, of 14005 Old Station Road, Louisville, died Thursday, February 26, 1998 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.
Born April 17, 1929 in Louisville, he was the son of the late William Watson and Anna Isabelle Reed Smith.
He was a warehouse clerk at Standard Office Supply and a member of Edenside Christian Church and the Eagles Club.
Survivors include: his wife, Hazel Bixler Kennedy Smith, Louisville, two sons, Mike Smith, Middletown, Mark Smith, Gilbertsville; one daughter, Terry Lynn, St. Matthews; one brother, Ronald Smith, Louisville; four grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Smith were held Tuesday, March 3 at the Spring Hill Cemetery with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
MARY HUME
Mary Katherine Hume, 61, of 560 Bellows Mill Road, died Friday, February 27, 1998 at her residence.
Born October 10, 1936 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Beulah Shouse Grace Jones.
She was a homemaker and a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, James A. Hume, Harrodsburg; one son, Dr. J. R. Hume, Wiggins, MS; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Susan) Burnett, Gahanna, OH; one brother, Jesse Jones, Shelbyville; three sisters, Nell Phelps, Eminence, Marty Perry, Frankfort and Anna Gaines, Shelbyville;
Services for Mrs. Hume were held Sunday, March 1, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev Lester Tirey and Dr. J. R. Hume officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robert Jones, John Jones, Charles Catlett, Jody Jones, Chris Jones, Phillip Grider, John Thomas Jones, Ronnie Hume.
Memorials are suggested to the Galilean Home or Gideon Bible Fund.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
JAMES HOLT
James Howard Holt, 72, of 104 Hensley Heights, died Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at the VA Hospital in Lexington.
Born January 14, 1926 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Elmer H. Holt Sr., and Maggie J. Grubbs Holt.
He was a retired machine operator at Trane in Lexington and a life member of DAV.
He was a veteran of WW II.
Survivors include: his wife, Dora Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Holt; two sons, Stuart and Elmer Holt, both of Harrodsburg; five daughters, Sharon Bowman, Harrodsburg, Shirley Nelson, Corbin, Betty Mize, Harrodsburg, Ann Mantia, Dayton, OH, and Ida Yocum, Burgin; one brother, Elmer H. Holt Jr., Bowling Green; one sister, Louise Wilson, Knoxville; 15 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Holt were held Saturday, February 28, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Lawrence Molnar and Henry Johnson, officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Marshall Griggs, Chris Johnson, Travis Mize, Gerald Holt, Graham Holt, Jimmy Holt, Tony Yocum, and Jerry Stratton. Honorary bearers were Louis Benge, Glen Nelson, Clayton Mize, Bruce Bowman.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Heart Fund.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
ZACK ISON
Zack Ison, 91, of 781 Buster Pike, died Sunday, March 1, 1998 at his residence.
Born October 1, 1906 in Burgin, he was the son of the late Henry T. and Kate Champion Ison.
He was a retired farmer and the widower of Nancye Powell Ison.
Survivors include one niece, Janet Coleman of Burgin and one nephew, Jim Powell, Mackville. He was preceded in death by a brother, William T. Ison.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 4, at the Burgin Memorial Gardens with Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss officiating.
Memorials are suggested to one's favorite charity or children's home.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
RACHEL HENSLEY
Rachel Earl Hensley, 84, of 689 Mooreland Ave., died Sunday, March 1, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born October 13, 1913 in Breckinridge County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Rachel Mudd Bennett. She was the widow of Henry Hensley.
She was a graduate of Georgetown College and was a librarian in the Mercer County School System for a number of years. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher and GA leader and was active in WMU and Lite and Lively.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Harrodsburg Historical Society, Order of the Eastern Star and the Kentucky Library Association.
Survivors include: three sons, Bill Hensley, Dallas, TX, Johnny Hensley, Mt. Eden, and Harvey Hensley, Fairfield, IA; one daughter, Carrie Farmer, Danville; one sister, Jane Cook, Lexington; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar Bennett.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church with Dr. Robert DeFoor, Wade Arp and Tim Berger officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill, John, and Harvey Hensley, Brian and David Farmer, and Phillip Johnson.
Memorials are suggested to Georgetown College, or to the Mercer County Public Library.
Visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, and after 12 noon Thursday at the church.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
EDNA NICHOLS
Edna Nichols, 95, of 240 Wheat School Rd., Salvisa, died Sunday, March 1, 1998 at her residence.
Born November 5, 1902 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Andy Floyd and Nannie Elizabeth Johnson Taylor. She was the widow of Goebel Nichols and was a member of the Salvisa Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Naomi Nichols, and a sister, Peggy McCoy, both of Salvisa.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Drew Sandridge officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Arvin and Carl Short, W. A. (Sonny) Poulter, Louis Sea, Glenn Brown, and Aubrey Morris.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice, Danville.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
CECIL CARPENTER
Cecil Clayton Carpenter, 94, widower of Leola Klopp Carpenter, died Wednesday, February 25, 1998.
Born in Mercer County to Elmer Lee and Ellen Foster Carpenter, he was raised in Boyle and Mercer Counties.
He was a University of Kentucky Professor of Economics from 1936-1969 and the Dean of Commerce from 1948-1964.
He graduated from UK in 1926 and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1932. He was one of the first three inductees into the UK College of Business Hall of Fame.
Survivors include: a son, Allan Lee Carpenter, Norfolk, VA; two brothers, Frank C. Carpenter, Harrodsburg, and Maurice P. Carpenter, Lexington; three sisters, Valley MeGee, Richmond, Beatrice Shuel, Princeton, IN, and Evelyn Warner, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway with George C. Stuart officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Berea Christian Church, 2689 Berea Rd., Lexington, KY 40511 or the Carpenter Scholarship, c/o the Dean's Office, Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0034.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
CIERRA CARMICLE-DURHAM
Cierra Nicole Carmicle-Durham, infant daughter of Lori Carmicle and Rodney Durham, both of Harrodsburg, was stillborn Monday, February 23, 1998 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Additional survivors include: one brother, Joseph Daniel Bokros, Harrodsburg; grandfather, Roger Durham, Harrodsburg, grandmother, Mary Stidham, Harrodsburg; grandfather, Phillip Carmicle, Harrodsburg; grandmother, Holly Burke, Nicholasville.
Private graveside services were held at Parksville Cemetery on Friday, February 27 with Rev. Edward Turpin.
Stith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Mar 5, 1998)
LETTA SPILLER
Letta Lou Spiller, 92, of Winter Haven, FL, died February 13, 1998 at Auburndale, FL.
Born December 17, 1905, she was the daughter of the late Abe Lake and Lou Lake of Mercer County.
Survivors include: one daughter, Wanda Jean Lawrence, Winter Haven, FL; five sisters, Mabel Drury and Hannah Long, DeKalb, IL, Annelle White, Indianapolis, IN, Doris Disponett, Lawrenceburg, and Aleene Long of Harrodsburg; one brother, Ernest Lake of Haines City, FL; one granddaughter and one great grandson.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 16 at the Ott-Laughlin-Glen Abby Chapel at Winter Haven, FL. Burial was in Glen Abby Memorial Gardens, Auburndale, FL.
(Thu Mar 12, 1998)
ROSA STRATTON
Rosa Mae Camic Stratton, 98, of 1620 Ballard Road, Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998 at the home of her sister, Corine Cubert.
A native of Anderson County she was the daughter of the late J. N. and Emma Pinkston Camic. She was the widow of Samuel Boas Stratton.
She was a former co-owner of S. B. Stratton General Store and a member of Ballard Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son, Samuel Boas Stratton, Jr. and his wife Faye, Mercer County; one daughter, Emma Mae Hughes, Anderson County; two sisters, Corine Cubert and Mrs. Enoch (Laurine) Cubert, both of Lawrenceburg; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, James Raymond Stratton, William Stratton, and three brothers, Raymond, Rufus and J. W. Camic.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, at the Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Jerry Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Goshen Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Doug, Ricky, Dallas, Jimmy, Troy Stratton and Jody Hughes.
(Fri, Mar 12, 1998)
MARGARET CHILTON
Margaret Routt Chilton, 79, of Ada Drive, Harrodsburg, KY died Friday, March 6, 1998 at her residence.
Born March 18, 1918 in Woodford Co., KY she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Ethie Routt Coubert.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Claylick Methodist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Melvin Chilton, Harrodsburg; three sons, Ralph Chilton, Lawrenceburg, Harold Chilton, Nashville, TN, and Raymond Chilton, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Hazel Riley, Lawrenceburg, and Pauline Fannin, Harrodsburg; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg with the Reverend Lowell Langfield and the Reverend Bob Reid officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons: Edwin Riley, Kenny Ray Chilton, Ricky and Bryan Fannin, Harold Wayne Chilton, Chris Chilton, Kevin Chilton, and Jeremy Chilton.
(Thu Mar 12, 1998)
