Miscellaneous Mercer County, Kentucky Obituaries

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CHARLES HOUSER Charles Edward "C. E." Houser, 79, of Pt. Charlotte, FL, died Friday, August 21, 1998, at National Health Care. He was born January 26, 1919 in Jeffersonville, IN and moved to Florida from Harrodsburg in 1995. He was the owner of The Thrifty Store in Harrodsburg for many years. He was a member of the Church of God, PG Master Mason of the Grand Lodge, in Kentucky, The American Legion Post #110, in Florida. He was a World War II Veteran of the Army Air Corps where he was a First Lieutenant. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret E. Houser, Pt. Charlotte, FL; two step sons, Steven J. Baumer, Boulder, CO and Philip M. Baumer, Springfield, NJ; one daughter, Pam Houser, Harrodsburg, and one brother, Ken Houser, Lake Suzy, FL; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. ( Thu Aug 27, 1998) NANTIE PARROTT Nantie Belle Parrott, 93, formerly of Perryville Road, Harrodsburg, died Saturday, August 22, 1998 in Warsaw, IN. Born December 24, 1904 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Wilkes and Edna Lyen Sharp Crews. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Nancy Dougan, Warsaw, IN; one brother, Charlie Crews, Mercer County; one grandchild and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman and Rev. Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Devine, N. B. "Polie" Stratton, Tony Pinkston, Billy Gene Lanham, James Tewmey and Tommy Denny. ( Thu Aug 27, 1998) CLIFTON PROCTOR Clifton (Cliff) Lee Allen Proctor, 26, of 1276 Central Pike, died Friday, August 28, 1998 at his residence. Born July 29, 1972 in Mercer County, he was the son of Herbert Proctor and Dona Luster Proctor, both of Mercer County. He was a brake operator at Donaldson, a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and a member of the sons of American Legion Post #52. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: maternal grandparents, Amos and Marie Luster, Mercer County; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Kirkpatrick, OH; one daughter, Hannah Marie Proctor, Mercer County; one son, Sheldon Allen Proctor, Mercer County. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 1, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Easterling officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Proctor, Joe Lanham, Billy Russell, Troy Cheak, Shawn Baker, Eric Davis, Eddie Devine and Rodney Compton. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) MABEL WELLINGHURST Mable Stephens Wellinghurst, 83, formerly of Lexington, died Wednesday, August 26 at the Mary Chiles Hospital in Mt. Sterling. Born August 14, 1915 in Bowling Green, she was the daughter of the late Crawford and Zula Howell Houchins Stephens. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church in Lexington and a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include: two sons, Charles Daniel Wellinghurst, Lexington, and David Edward Wellinghurst, Winchester; three daughters, Mary Anne Harper, Sarasota, FL, Linda Kay Reid, Seattle, WA and Judith Lynne Bibb, Mercer County; one brother, Kenneth Stephens, Lexington; one sister, Novice Bilbrey Childress, Bowling Green; 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Daniel Wellinghurst, one brother, Noel Stephens, and one granddaughter, Laura Kendall. Graveside services were held Friday, August 28, at the Burgin Memorial Gardens with Dr. David Renwick officiating. Pallbearers were Michael Wellinghurst, Billy Dan Wellinghurst, Luke Wellinghurst, Mark Wellinghurst, Patrick Harper, John Harper, James Harper and Robert Kendall, Jr. There was no visitation. Expression of sympathy may take the form of donations to Annie Walker Nursing Home, PO Box 639, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) HAZEL VOTAW Hazel Catherine Vandivier Votaw, 78, of 1383 Bohon Road, died Wednesday, August 25 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born August 29, 1920 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Jennie Belle Bottom Vandivier. She was a retired inspector at Corning Glass of Harrodsburg, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star in Everglade City, FL and had been pianist for the Cornishville Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Lawrence Marion Votaw, Harrodsburg; one son, Ray Edward Votaw, Mercer County; two daughters, Mrs. David Lee (Pat) Baker, Mercer County, and Mrs. Dan (Jill) McKenzie, Paintsville; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Simpson, Raymond Baker, Bill Barnett, Billy Hollar, Kenneth Kirkland, Jared Baker and Adam McKenzie. Memorials are suggested to the elevator fund, Harrodsburg Baptist Church, 312 S. Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) VIRGINIA PRINCE Virginia Prince, 71, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, August 29, 1998, in Columbus. Born in Mercer County December 3, 1926, she was a daughter of the late George and Leadora Burton Sims. She was a retired legal secretary and the widow of Robert Prince. Survivors include: two sons, Art Prince, Westerville, Ohio, and Van Prince of Cincinnati, OH; two grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 1, at Spring Hill Cemetery by Rev. David Hartman. There was no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) THOMAS PULLIAM Thomas Pulliam, 81, of Shannon Avenue, died Sunday, August 30, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 30, 1916 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Watts Pulliam. He was a retired farmer and truck driver, an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: six daughters, Wilma Darland, IN, Judith A. Sims, Connie Stratton, Debbie Hurst, Barbara Deaton and Mary E. Deaton, all of Mercer County; 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Devine Pulliam. Graveside services were Tuesday, September 1, at Spring Hill Cemetery by Stuart Holt. There was no visitation. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) MILDRED GOING Mildred A. Going, 72, of Vero Beach, FL, died Saturday, August 29, 1998 at Florida Hospital in Orlando, FL. Born February 22, 1926 in Harrodsburg, she moved to Vero Beach in 1954. She was the owner of a cleaning service. Survivors include: two sons, Gary Casey, Rockledge, FL; Johnny Casey, Vero Beach, FL; one daughter, Anita Lewis, Vero Beach, FL; three brothers, Luther and William Darnell, both of Vero Beach, and Randall Darnell, Shreveport, LA; three sisters, Dorothy VanArsdall, Harrodsburg, Sarah Brown, Cincinnati, OH and Nancy Bailey of Danville; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, September 3, at Winter Beach Cemetery with Leon Blanton officiating. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Thursday, at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) JAMES MARTIN Mr. James F. (Judge) Martin, 78, of 977 Beaumont Avenue, died Monday, August 31, 1998 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born August 28, 1920 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Frank and Pearl Leonard Martin. He was a retired automobile mechanic, a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church and had served as a deacon and former Sunday school superintendent at the Dry Branch Baptist Church. He had served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of the VFW 10th Mountain Division 87. He had been a volunteer at the Christian Life Center in Harrodsburg and was well known as an animal lover. He had also helped Santa at Christmas for many needy children. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy B. Anness Martin; one son, Kenneth Martin, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Mrs. William (Thelma) McDonald, of Harrodsburg and Mrs. Charlie (Virginia) Jones of Georgetown; one brother, Leonard S. Martin of Henderson; one sister, Mrs. Nooe (Ella Mae) Long of Harrodsburg; one half sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wray of Danville; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. One grandson, Ken Douglas Martin and one great granddaughter Destiny Irene Chilton preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 3rd, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lewis Walter and Bro. C. H. Gordon officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Martin, Harold Wayne Chilton, Kevin Chilton, Chris Chilton, Don Gray and Troy Shaw. Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday, until time of service. Memorials are suggested to the Mercer County Humane Society, 896 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) ELMER RUSSELL Elmer Thomas Russell, 52, of Hustonville, died August 28, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 5, 1946 in Casey County, he was the son of Bessie Russell and the late Thomas S. Russell. He was an employee of Alltell and a member of Ellisburg Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to this mother, include: his wife, LaVerne Maples Russell, Hustonville; one son, Randell S. Russell, Hustonville; one step son, Timothy Pendergraft, Danville; one brother, Clay Gilbert Russell, Hustonville; four sisters, Velma Douglas, Harrodsburg, Vivian J. Allison, Gallatin, TN, Mary Anne Reeves, Danville, and Helen Vanoy of Junction City. Funeral services were held at Ellisburg Baptist Church, on Monday, August 31, with B. W. Smith officiating. Burial was in the Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Allison, Bobby Reeves, Danny Hafley, Eugene Hafley, Robert Maples, Brian Vanoy. Honorary bearers were nieces and nephews and employees of Alltell. W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland was in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) ELDRED VANDIVIER Eldred Vandivier, 70, of 2065 Perryville Road, died Tuesday, September 1, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 7, 1928 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Walter and Maggie Peavler Vandivier. He was a retired employee of Corning, Inc., where he had worked in quality control. He was a member of the Berea Christian Church where he had served as a song leader. He was a thirty year member and one of the original members of the Chapel Hill Quartet. He was a past president of the Credit Union of corning, inc. and had served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW and Douglas Laws Post American Legion #52. Survivors include: his wife, Loretta Kirkland Vandivier; three sons, Michael Lee Vandivier and Phillips Douglas Vandivier, both of Mercer County and Gregory Todd Vandivier, Danville; one daughter, Mrs. Ricky (Regina) Catlett of Mercer County; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Vandivier Logue and Mrs. Grace Vandivier Claunch, both of Harrodsburg; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by four brothers Garnett, Sherman, Maurice and Loyd Vandivier and two sisters, Pauline Carter and Berdina Logue. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September, 4, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bruner's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:00 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home. ( Thu Sep 3, 1998) TRESSIE GRIFFIN Tressie Denton Griffin, 87, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, September 1, 1998 at her residence. Born December 7, 1910 in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Benedict Denton. She was the widow of John Wesley Griffin. She was retired from the Danville Laundry and a member of the Church of God. Survivors include: four sons, Curtis Griffin of Hustonville, Clarence Griffin and William A. Griffin, both of Harrodsburg, Cecil H. Griffin of Corbin; two daughters, Carolyn Josephine King of Harrodsburg and Mary Ellen Pemberton of Lancaster; one sister, Dorothy Waldon of Indianapolis; 48 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren and 32 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four children; Ellie Mullins, Lillie Marie Ellis,, Nellie C. Tate and Essie Mae Brock. Pallbearers were Harold Mullins, Donald Brock, Roger Pemberton, Ronnie Griffin, David King, Gary W. King, Wm. A. Griffin Jr., and Timmy Griffin. Honorary bearers were John Ryan, Kenny Griffin, Kevin Griffin, Ricky Tate and Mike E. Mullins. Funeral services were held Friday, September 4, at the W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland, with Rev. Larry Moore, and Rev. Gary Story officiating. Burial was in the Hustonville Cemetery. ( Thu Sep 10, 1998) HOWARD LEAR Howard Lear, 61, of 136 Lakeview Point, Burgin, died Wednesday, September 3, 1998 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born May 17, 1937 in Lincoln County, he was the son of Mrs. Snobie Hopkins of Crab Orchard and the late Tom Lear. He was a retired mechanic at Matsushita in Danville, an avid trap shooter, fisherman, a former drag racer, and was a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mayme McCormick Lear, one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa L. and her husband Howard Waggener, II of Burgin; two brothers, Albert and Billy Harmon Lear of Crab Orchard; one sister, Dorothy Vaughn Mullins of Richmond, two grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, at the Burgin Baptist church with Bro. Joseph Vest officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Wayne Hopkins, Lester Dean Hopkins, Andy Lear, Sammy Vaughn, Russell Lear, Shelby Roy Hopkins and David Hopkins. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or Burgin Baptist Church, 433 E. Main St., Burgin, KY 40310 Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 10, 1998) ROBERT WATTS Robert Lynn (Bobby) Watts, 52, of 325 South Magnolia, died Wednesday, September 2, 1998 in the emergency room of the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born June 7, 1946 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ruth Pauline Watts Bugg. He had been a former carrier for the Lexington Herald Leader and was a member of Southside Christian Church, where he was a member of the Spirit Lifters. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Kiwanis Club where he served as Sergeant at Arms. He was a member of Toastmaster's and a graduate of Mercer County High School. Survivors include: two aunts, Mrs. Mildred Taylor and Mrs. Mary K. Russell, both of Harrodsburg; one uncle, Allin Watts of Harrodsburg, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Duke Bugg. Funeral services were Saturday, September 5, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral home with Rev. Gary Powell and Rev. David Upchurch officiating. Burial was in the Berea Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ron Watts, Sammy Watts, Steve Taylor, Billy Taylor, Brian Watts, and Gary Durr. Honorary bearers were Norris Flynn and members of the Spirit Lifters of Southside Christian Church and members of the Harrodsburg Kiwanis Club. Memorials are suggested to the Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, 2050 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40504. ( Thu Sep 10, 1998) FRANCES RIECKELMAN Frances Dowling Rieckelman, 72, died Tuesday, September 1, 1998, in Jacksonville, FL after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Herbert P. and Marie R. Dowling, former residents of Burgin. She graduated from Burgin High School in 1943 and Our Lady of Cincinnati college in 1947. In addition to her husband, Charles Rieckelman, survivors include: a sister, Marguerite Dowling Niehaus, Jacksonville, and cousins Jane Dowling Wehle, Lexington, Ruth Dowling Wehle and Margaret Dowling Wehle, both of Washington , DC. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday, September 4, at St. Paul's Catholic church followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Jacksonville. ( Thu Sep 10, 1998) BILLY PRICE Billy Ray Price, 56, of 922 Riverside Drive, died Monday, September 14, 1998 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born May 18, 1942 in Verde, he was the son of the late John and Edna Ray Price. He was a fire and restoration technician for Paul Davis Systems in Nicholasville and was a member of the Verde Baptist Church in Harlan County. He was also active in the Mercer Fish and Game Club. Survivors include: his wife, Edith Bradford Price, Harrodsburg; one step-son, Terry Bradford, Charlotte, NC; one step-daughter, Tammy Bradford, Harrodsburg; one brother, Kenneth Lewis, Las Vegas, NV; two sisters, Elsie Sanders, Harrodsburg and Nancy Barton, Millersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Pallbearers will be Dennis Hensley, Charlie Wayne Harrington, Junior Turner, James Jenkins, Larry Kelly and Eddie Sherrow. ( Thu Sep 17, 1998) HAZEL SMITH Hazel Kennedy Smith, 93, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, September 13, 1998 at the Jewish Hospital in Shelbyville. Born March 21, 1905 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Mary Lou Nichols Bixler. She was the widow of William Smith. She was a retired bookkeeper having worked for the Office of Pricing Administration during WW II and for the Masonic and Orphans Home in Louisville. She was a member of the Eagles Club and the Edenside Christian Church in Louisville. Survivors include: one son, William Nathan Kennedy, Colorado Springs, CO; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, at Spring Hill Cemetery with Dr. David Hartman officiating. There will be no visitation. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.. ( Thu Sep 17, 1998) EZRA GRITTON Ezra Houston Gritton, 84, of 381 College Manor, died Sunday, September 13, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born February 28, 1914 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Naomi Love Demaree Gritton. He was a self-employed General Contractor for 50 years, and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church where he was a member of the Glad Hand Sunday School class and served as deacon. Survivors include: his wife, Eileen Drury Gritton, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Colleen) Thompson, Harrodsburg, and Mrs. Alan (Rita) Mallory, Louisville; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren; He was preceded in death by a son, Wendell W. Gritton, two brothers, Howard and Nelson Gritton, and one sister, Opal Gash. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 16, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church with Dr. Robert DeFoor, Rev. Eddie Russell and Rev. Rick Snyder officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nelson Reed Gritton, David Ezra Thompson, Greg Coker, Brad Barnett, Steve Gash, and Jerry Drury. Honorary bearers were Wilson Pinkston, Curtis Sherrow, Chester Scott, Garland Hoskins, Gene Mallory, Walter Wayne, Lawrence Hendren, Edwin Freeman, J. H. Whitenack, Maurice Gritton, Emerson McRay and the Glad Hand Sunday School Class. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the Harrodsburg Baptist Church Elevator Fund. ( Thu Sep 17, 1998) LUCIEN WEST Lucien C. "Dick" West, 84, of 723 Della Drive, Lexington, died Sunday, September 13, 1998. A native of Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Herbert C. and Rachel Baker West. He was a retired office manager for the Farmers Home Administration. Her served in the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II and in the U. S. Air Force Reserves. He was a member of American Legion Post 63, Nicholasville, where he served as Adjutant and was a past Post Commander. He also was a member of VFW Post 680, the Air Force Association and NARFE. He was an active volunteer for the Kentucky Veterans Center and served on the Camp Nelson National Cemetery Committee. Survivors include: two sons, Richard Stephen West, Frankfort, and Herb West of Lexington; a sister-in-law, Frances Vertuca, Lima, OH; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth and his second wife, Evelyn, and a sister, Lillian West. Funeral service were conducted Wednesday, September 16, at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland with burial in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Thompson-Hood Veterans Center Trust Fund, 100 Veterans, Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390. ( Thu Sep 17, 1998) ROSIE BRYANT Rosie Benge Bryant, 74, 7009 State Rd., 571, Greenville, Ohio, died Sunday, September 13, 1998 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. Born April 17, 1924 in Rockcastle County, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah Benge. Survivors include: her husband, Andy Bryant, Greenville, OH; six sons, Chester, Gettysburg, OH, Russell, Glenn and Wendell of Piquas, OH, Dillard and Dewey, New Castle, IN; five daughters, Violet Graham, Beulah Sizemore and Christine Brandon, New Castle, IN, Glenda Case of Bradford, OH, Verna Stinnett of Harrodsburg; 25 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; four sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. View Baptist Church, Modoc, IN with Bro. Jeff Brandon officiating. Burial will be in New Castle Cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Zachar Bailey Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 17, 1998) MARIAN WEBER Marian Jones Weber, 91, of 105 Woodford Place, died Thursday, September 17, 1998 at her residence. Born August 16, 1907 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Beriah and Violet Carter Jones. She was the widow of Glen Chisholm Weber. She retired as librarian of the Indianapolis Public Library and was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors include: one son, David C. Weber, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Margaret H. Weber, Farmington, MI and Nancy W. Kalesz, Overland Park, KS; one brother, David C. Jones, Harrodsburg; one sister, Mina Rae Perlow, Downers Grove, IL; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorial services were conducted Monday, September 21, at the Harrodsburg Christian Church by Rev. David Hartman and Rev. Les Rust. Interment of ashes will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, St. Mary, WV. Memorial contributions are suggested to Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 66, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, or your favorite charity. McClellan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) VIOLET PROFFITT Violet R. "Vicky" Proffitt, 68, died Monday, September 14, 1998, at Audubon Hospital in Louisville. She was the former Violet Keller, daughter of Flora Keller and the late Phillip Keller of Harrodsburg, and a native of Mercer County. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church. Survivors include: her husband, Bobby Proffitt; one daughter, Donna Terry; one brother, Joe Keller; three sisters, Hazel Burgin, Frances Yankey and Norma Jean Nelson, all of Harrodsburg; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 17, at Fern Creek Funeral Home in Louisville. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation. ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) HERSHEL THOMPSON Hershel W. Thompson, 84, of 461 North Main Street, died Sunday, September 20, 1998, at his residence. Born February 27, 1914 in McDowell County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Raleigh W. and Viola Roberts Thompson. He was a retired coal miner for Amhurst Coal Company in Logan, WV, where he had worked for 27 years. Following his retirement, he had worked for the University of Kentucky at Spindletop Farm for seven years. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Church of God. Survivors include: his wife, Edith Walker Thompson, Harrodsburg; two sons, Ronald D. Thompson of Rison, AR, and Lloyd (Doug) Thompson of Lawrenceburg; three daughters, Bonnie N. Patterson, Harrodsburg, Judith A. Graham, Marietta, GA and Linda Kay Mann, Ravenswood, WV; one brother, Stacy Thompson of Whitwell, TN; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 23, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Glenn Daugherty and Bro. Arlis Luttrell officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Jimmy Patterson, Ronald Thompson, Jr., Steven Douglas Thompson, Mark Allen Thompson, Kevin Graham, Steven Ray Mann, John Graham and Isaac Abner. Honorary bearers were Dan Culton, Joe Morgan, Wesley Williams, Benny Williams, Ron Short and Danny Abner. ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) WARREN GILMORE Warren Edward Gilmore, 74, of 336 W. Office St., died Monday, September 21, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born September 5, 1924, he was the son of Cora Judd Gilmore, Perryville, and the late Rev. Smith Gilmore. He was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, the VFW, and the American Legion, and he was an Air Force Veteran of WW II. He was retired. Survivors other than his mother include: his wife, Frances Devine Gilmore, Harrodsburg; three sons, Smith Gilmore, Clinton, Iowa, John David and Edward Alan Gilmore, both of Harrodsburg; two daughters, Becky Taylor, Nicholasville, and Penny Ahnquist, Danville; one sister, Betty Grace Reynolds, Perryville; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday September 24, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with J. H. Burns and Rev. Mark Girard officiating. Burial will be in the Peter Cemetery, Mackville. Visitation will begin after 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and after 7:30 a.m., Thursday at the funeral chapel. Pallbearers will be John "Skeeter" Reed, Tom Devine, Junior Reynolds, Jess Young, William Gilmore, and John Wayne Peavler. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, Chiles St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) JOSEPH McDONLEY Joseph H. McDonley, 79, of 648 Fairview Court, died Sunday, August 23, 1998 at his residence. Born October 3, 1918 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Howard and Laura Woods McDonley. He was a retired employee of the City of Harrodsburg, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a long-time member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha Brown McDonley. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dudley McDonley. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday. Burial will be in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of dontations to Shawnee Run Baptist Church Building Fund, 1485 Shakertown Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) (Photo) ADELENE EDWARDS Adelene "Pat" Parsons Edwards, 71, died Wednesday, September 16, 1998, in Lexington. Born December 5, 1926 in Harrodsburg, she was a daughter of the late James Wesley Parsons and Dessie Lou Parsons. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Donald Lee (Carolyn) Edwards, Lexington; two daughters, Sandra Gail (Terry) Gabhart, Frankfort, and Liesa E. (Riley) Sumner, Lexington; four sisters, Ruby Stem, of Bellevue, Myrtle Cornelius, Gertrude Sheegog and Louise Tatum, all of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 19, at W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland, with Rev. E. Coye Still III officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) (Photo) REV. J. T. BALLEW, Jr. Rev. John Thomas Ballew, Jr., 64, of 309 West Lexington Street, died Monday, September 21, 1998 in an automobile accident. Born June 6, 1934 in Richmond, he was the son of J. T. Ballew, Sr., and the late Thornton Brooks Ballew. He had been in the ministry for 42 years, was a member of the Mercer Ministerial Association and a Mason. He had been pastor of St. Peters AME Church since 1989. Survivors include: his wife, Esther, Harrodsburg; three sons, Floyd, Leonard and Robert Ballew, all of Richmond; two daughters, Ruth Ballew of El Cajon, CA and Bertha Ballew of Dallas, TX; three sisters, Ometrica (Wyatt) Walker, Cincinnati, OH, Lena (Robert) Dillingham, Dayton, OH, and Yvonne (James) Beasley, Wichita, KS; six grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, at St. Peters AME Church in Harrodsburg. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday at St. Paul AME Church in Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at St. Paul AME Church, Richmond. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Richmond. Clay Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) REV. J.T. BALLEW Local Minister Is Killed In Accident On KY 52 A local minister was killed on Monday in a two-car accident on KY 52, five miles west of Richmond. The Rev. John T. "J. T." Ballew, 64, of 309 W. Lexington St. and long-time pastor of St. Peter A.M.E. Church in Harrodsburg was pronounced dead by Madison County coroner Embry Curry. Dr. Bob DeFoor, pastor of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church who worked on numerous community activities with the Rev. Ballew, said the loss is one to the whole community. "He was very generous, warm hearted and a very devote pastor and fellow minister," said Dr. DeFoor. "He was just a joy to be around and he meant a lot to our community in ways a lot of folks aren't even aware. He was a great guy. "He was really a very nice person and we all will miss him." The fatal accident occurred on Monday morning when the Rev. Ballew, who was traveling east bound on Hwy. 52, attempted to slow down after passing an escort truck, losing control of his 1987 Olds Cutlass on the wet roadway. His vehicle rotated several times, before striking the front of a 1987 Chevrolet truck pulling a mobile home, driven by Darrell Ellison, 49, of Brodhead. The Rev. Ballew's vehicle traveled over the embankment and struck a tree, according to a Kentucky State Police report by trooper Jon Allen. The Rev. Ballew was pronounced dead at about 11:25 a.m. Seat belts were not in use. A native of Richmond, the Rev. Ballew has been pastor at St. Peter since 1989. He has been preaching for about 44 years, but only full time for the last 10 years. He was a member of the Mercer County Ministerial Association and the Harrodsburg Cemetery Committee. He and his wife, Esther, have five children: Floyd, Leonard, Ruth, Bertha and Robbie. Harrodsburg City Commissioner Joe Hood noted on Tuesday night the loss the community has suffered. "He was a very faithful member of the Cemetery Committee and a very beloved pastor of this town," he said. "He will be greatly missed." ( Thu Sep 24, 1998) LAUREN SIMS Lauren Bailey Sims, infant daughter of Chris and Sherry Bailey Sims of Wilmore, died Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Survivors, besides her parents, include: two brothers, Blake and Chaise Sims, both of Frankfort; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey of Henderson, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sims of Harrodsburg; great grandmother, Lena Sims of Harrodsburg and great-grandfather, J. C. Lay of Harrodsburg. Services were at 1 p.m. Friday, September 25th at Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. Leroy Releford officiating. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Oct 1, 1998) KATIE BAKER Katie Lee Russell Baker, 78, of Cardinal Meadows, died Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born November 22, 1919 in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late Romie and Annie Lawson Russell. She had been an employee of the Salvation Army in Louisville and was a member of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: one brother, William H. Russell of Florida; one sister, Mrs. Sally Carey of Harrodsburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Con and B. H. Russell and one sister, Stella Proctor. Funeral services were Saturday, September 26, 1998 at 3 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Whitehouse and the Rev. Ron Sharp officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Russell, David Proctor, Alfred Russell, Ronnie Russell, Donnie Russell and Billy Russell. ( Thu Oct 1, 1998) CHARLES LANHAM Charles Melvin Lanham, 77, of Onstott Dr. in Danville, died Friday September 25, 1998 at his home. Born June 19, 1921 in Washington County he was the son of the late Charlie Brown Lanham and Mattie Jane Shanks Lanham. He was a retired custodian of the Boyle County schools where he worked for 17 years. He was a member of the Salt River Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 30 years and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Hallie Logue Lanham; two daughters, Charlotte Jane Hilton of Junction City and Lana Gayle Ward of Danville; two sons, Melvin Ross Lanham of Harrodsburg, Eddie Ray Lanham of Danville; a brother, Goble Lanham of Lexington; four sisters, Golden Wilson Crouch, Clara Milburn and Gladys Wesley, all of Danville, and Margaret Bandy of Louisville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, September 28, 1998 at 1 p.m. at the Salt River Baptist Church with Revs. Bob Bausum and Tim Estes officiating. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Leslie Lanham, Hite Carter, Roger Milburn, Warren Carpenter, Rue Logue, Larry Wesley, Elmer Burns and Alan Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Thomas Baeker, Dr. Mohammad Shahzad and the deacons and Men's Bible Sunday School Class of Salt River Baptist Church. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. ( Thu Oct 1, 1998) WILLIAM LAWSON William Marshall Lawson, 98, of San Antonio, TX formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday September 26, 1998, at his daughters' residence. Born March 19, 1900 in Mercer County he was the son of the late William Allen and Betty Peach Lawson. He was a retired butcher and a member of the Presbyterian Church were he served as an elder. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Claude (Rena) Patterson of San Antonio, TX; two grandsons William Patterson of Manvel TX, and Michael Patterson of Indian Hills, CO; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola McGinnis Lawson; and three brothers, Luther, Raymond, and Walter Lawson. Graveside services will be held today, Thursday, October 1, 1998 at 2 p.m. at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg with the Rev. Leslie Rust officiating. Visitation Wednesday September 30, 1998 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. ( Thu Oct 1, 1998) ALONZO MAURICE YATES Alonzo Maurice Yates, 83, of Indianapolis, died Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at St. Vincent Hospital. Born November 2, 1914 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Homer and Effie Yates He was self employed as a farmer and landscaper for sixty eight years and was a member of the Villa Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Della VanDiver Yates; three sons, Jerry Yates of Long Beach, CA, Cecil Yates of Westminister CA, Tim Yates of Indianapolis, IN; three daughters, Sue Helen Shelby of Indianapolis, IN, Judy Brown of Greenwood, IN, Kathy Wilson of San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Marshal Yates and Hugh B. Yates of Indianapolis, In.; one sister, Lelia Hollis of Indianapolis, In., thirteen grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ruel Yates and two sisters, Lima Lake and Cordia Gabhart. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 26, 1998 at the Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center and Monday, September 28, 1998 at the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Nevada, KY. Burial was in the church cemetery. Alexander and Royalty was in charge of the local arrangements. ( Thu Oct 1, 1998) EARNIE PUCKETT Earnie Bronston Puckett, 80, of Wheaton Dr., Lawrenceburg, died Monday, September 28, 1998 at Heritage Hall Care Center in Lawrenceburg. He was employed with the Anderson County Road Department for 27 years. He was a World War II veteran, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Beaver Creek #335 Masonic Lodge. He was a member, Elder and Sunday School Superintendent at the Shiloh Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Ethel Robinson Puckett; four daughters, Shirley Goodlett of Salvisa, Sue Phillips and Rita Drury, all of Lawrenceburg, and Judy Watson of Middletown; two brothers, Albert and Earl S. Puckett both of Lawrenceburg, four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kelly Puckett; a brother Herbert Puckett; and three sisters, Sallie Stratton, Iona Rodgers, and Hattie Robinson. Funeral services are planned for today, Thursday, October 1, 1998 at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with the Bro. Bob C. Jones officiating. Visitation from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 1998. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers are Sidney Puckett, Jerry Puckett, Jimmy Robinson, Bobby Brown, Mark Riggenbach and Earl Puckett, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are the Deacons and Elders of Shiloh Christian Church, Arlie Gritton, Charles Puckett, Harold Puckett, Lowell Riley, Jr., Jimmy Curtsinger, Carl Gregory, Ear J. Puckett, Julian Birdwhistle, and Billy Carroll Robinson. ( Thu Oct 1, 1998) CHARLES COWAN Charles Cowan, 78, died Saturday, September 26, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born June 15, 1910 in Jessamine County he was the son the late Charles C. and Agnes Shenahen Cowan. He was retired from the Harrodsburg Dairy and was a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church. Survivors include: three daughters, Bonnie Lay of Deerfield Beach, Fl., Edna Baker of Harrodsburg, and Janet Vivian of Georgetown; one brother, Steve Cowan of Louisville, nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one step-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, September 28, 1998 at 2 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Baker officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Richard Jones, Derek Jones, Barry Jones, Mike Baker, Lee Baker, and James Lay. ( Thus Oct 1, 1998) ROBERT MOORE Robert Lee Moore, Jr., 71, of Los Angeles, Ca., formerly of Mercer County died Friday September 25, 1998. He was a life member of the Bataan Memorial Post 6935. Survivors include: two daughters, Gynell Moore and Youvonne Ketchyn, one son, Brad Moore; two brothers, Bland Moore of Nicholasville, Marshall Moore of Tucson, AZ.; one sister, Vera Williams of Louisville; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Adeline Sims Moore. Burial was in Los Angeles, CA. ( Thu Oct 1, 1998) HOWARD FALLIS Howard Mitchell Fallis, Sr., age 91, of 136 Sugar Street, Salvisa, died Thursday, October 1, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born August 14, 1907 in Mercer County he was the son of the late S. K. and Rosa Bunton Fallis. He was a life long resident of Salvisa, a farmer and a barber for fifty years and a retired rural letter carrier for 33 years. He was a member of the Salvisa Christian Church where he served as an elder and a former member of the Salvisa Ruritan Club. Survivors include: his wife of 63 years, Anna Belle Sims Fallis; one son, Howard Mitchell Fallis, Salvisa; one daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Sims Fallis Green, Versailles; one sister, Rose Purvis, Louisville; six grandchildren, Mark, Kevin and Sean Green, Wendy Runnion, and Mitzi and Kirk Fallis, five great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, October 3, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. William Mounts and Bro. Larry Koch officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Runnion, Wayne Broughton, Mark Green, Kevin Green, Sean Green and Kirk Fallis. ( Thu Oct 8, 1998) EDGAR ROBINSON, Sr. Edgar "Chunk" Robinson, Sr., age 68, of 1125 Enterprise Road, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, October 1, 1998 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was an Anderson County native and the son of the late Thomas Nathaniel and Mary Alice Murphy Robinson. He was a farmer and a member of the Glensboro Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Betty Ann Caldwell Robinson; two sons, Edgar Robinson, Jr., and Curtis (Melissa) Robinson, all of Anderson County; three daughters, Betty (Vernon) Tatum, Mercer County, Charlotte (Ronnie) Hillard, and Deborah "Deb" (Teddy) Hillard, all of Anderson County; two sisters, Lula Mae Willard, and Blanche Davis, both of Anderson County; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Thomas Robinson, a brother, Thomas Robinson and a grandson, Christopher Holbrook. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Cooper officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery in Mercer County. ( Thu Oct 8, 1998) VELMA BURTON Velma C. Burton, 76, of 432 Inman Street, died Friday, October 2, 1998 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born February 10, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late Chase and Florene Downs Clifford. She was a homemaker and member of the Bohon Church of Christ. Survivors include; her husband, John M. Burton, Harrodsburg; four sons, John Craig, James Edward, Glave V., and Donald Wayne Burton, all of Harrodsburg; one sister, Hazel McKee, Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, October 5, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Brother Kenneth Preston and Brother Frank Preston officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery in Salvisa. Pallbearers were Eddie Burton, David Peavler, Keith Burton, Jimmie Dean, Tim Pike and Jerry Burns. Memorials are suggested to the Bohon Church of Christ Building Fund, Bohon Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Visitation begins after 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, and after 7:30 am. Monday. ( Thu Oct 8, 1998) CAMPBELL YOCUM Campbell Yocum, 83, of 126 Joyce Street, Burgin, died Sunday, October 4, 1998 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born September 7, 1915 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late M. B. and Jane Campbell Yocum. He was a retired farmer, a former feed store employee and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Jane Jones of Lexington and Pixie Burks of Harrodsburg; two grandchildren, Leslie Hill and Whitney Hill, both of Mercer County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Daugherty Yocum. Private services will be ehld with Bro. Joseph Vest officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Knifley, Bill Malone, Tim Rogers, Marsdon Lake, W. A. Miller and Dewayne Perkins. Expressions of sympathy may go to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or God's Pantry, 104 S. Forbes Road, Lexington, KY 40511-2025. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Oct 8, 1998) ANNA DEVINE Mrs. Anna Mae Sinkhorn Devine, 75, of 825 Martin Lane, died Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at her residence. Born November 19, 1922 in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late William C. and Elisa Bailey Sinkhorn. She was a homemaker and a member of the Benton Baptist Church where she had taught a Sunday School class of young adults for over fifty years. She was an artist. Survivors include: one daughter, Patricia Ann Devine of Mercer County; one brother, William Chase Sinkhorn of Boyle County; three sisters, Wilma Early of Winchester, and Velois Fitts and Betty Caton, both of Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Gene Devine, and was the widow of Marion Lee Devine. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Story officiating. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William T. Emory, W. T. Devine, J. L. Devine, Todd Devine, Robbie Stevens and Steven Gilfford. Expressions of sympathy may go to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday, until the time of service. ( Thu Oct 8, 1998) GEORGE AMMERMAN George Givens Ammerman, 89, of Cynthiana, died Wednesday, September 16, 1998, at Dover Manor in Georgetown. Born November 29, 1908 in Harrison County, he was the son of the late J. Kirtley Ammerman and Bird Lemmon Ammerman. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Unity Christian Church in Harrison County. Survivors include: his wife, Sarah Gillispie Ammerman; four sons, Givens Lee Ammerman, James Eddie Ammerman, both of Harrison County, Gerald Joseph Ammerman of Georgetown, and David Wayne Ammerman of Michigan; three daughters, Judith Ware of Harrodsburg, Sarah Susan Ammerman, AL, and Connie Jean Horn of Cynthiana; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 19, at the Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home in Cynthiana with Bro. Bill Platt officiating. Burial was in Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana. Pallbearers were grandsons and honorary bearers were all grandchildren. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to Heritage Hospice, Inc., PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423. ( Thu Oct 8, 1998) GLADYS BAILEY Gladys H. Bailey, 83, widow of W. S. "Doc" Bailey, died Wednesday, October 7, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. ( Thu Oct 8, 1998) REGINA NICKLES Regina "Jeannie" Nickles, 45, of Mercer County, the first female police officer for the City of Harrodsburg, died in a shooting incident Wednesday Morning, October 15, 1998. A native of Cincinnati, she moved to Danville as a child. She was hired as a police officer for Harrodsburg in July of 1983. Arrangements are incomplete at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) BARBARA SANDERS Barbara Bernadina Sanders, 34, of Sunrise Shores, Burgin, died Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born November 9, 1963 in Danville, she was the daughter of Mr. James L. and Barbara Chamber Woods of Moreland. She was formerly employed by Bay West and was a member of the Herrington Lake Pentecostal Church. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: her husband, Steven Jo Sanders, Burgin; her maternal grandmother, Margaret Chambers of Danville; three daughters, Ellen Pauline Phillips, Clara Bernadina Sanders and Kathy Elizabeth Sanders, all of Burgin; one sister, Margie Woods Warner of Perryville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, at the Alexander and Royalty funeral Home with Rev. Hamp Wooten officiating. Burial will be in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) GLADYS BAILEY Gladys Helton Bailey, 83, of 357 Dixie Manor died Wednesday, October 7, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 14, 1915 in Wolfe County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Louise Ead Lane Helton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons, Harold Gene Hendren, Danny Franklin Bailey and Robert B. Bailey, all of Harrodsburg; one brother, Steve Helton, San Antonio, TX; two half brothers, Virgil Helton and John Wesley Helton, both of Dayton, OH; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Salyer of Ezel; one half sister, Judy Helton Long of Willington; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. S. "Doc" Bailey, and one sister, Mrs. Artie H. Rose. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Gray, Robert Smith, Bruce Divine, Keith Miller, Ernest Helton and Marvin Lewis. Expressions of sympathy may go to one's favorite charity. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) GEORGIA PHILLIPS Georgia Ella Raley Phillips, 86, of 526 Bowman Street, died Wednesday, October 7,1998 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born August 24, 1912 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Martha Jane Dearing Raley. She was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include: one son, Cue Phillips, Jr., Harrodsburg; five daughters, Mildred Stratton, Barbara Pittman, Carolyn Pittman, all of Harrodsburg, Dora Phillips, Lexington, and Pauline Abney, Smyrna, TN; 20 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and a number of great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dean Carter Phillips and her husband, Cue Phillips. Funeral services were held Monday, October 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin Baugh, Johnny Phillips, Robert McGowen, Steve Cheatham, Howard Lane, Jeff Raider. Honorary bearers were William Pelly, Charles Pittman, David Clark, Timmy Buck and Roy Baugh. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice, Danville, KY. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) MARY FALLIS Mary Ida Fallis, 65, of 880 Scooter Avenue, died Sunday, October 11, 1998 at the UK Medical Center as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born August 23, 1933 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Lester P. Nall Sr. and Alma Laura Smith Nall. She was a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ and was a retired machine operator for Square D in Lexington. Survivors include: her husband, Ray "Buddy" Fallis, Harrodsburg; two sons, Mark Fallis, Kansas City, MO, and Donnie Fallis, Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Debbie F. Flynn, Lawrenceburg and Shawna Rena Fallis of Harrodsburg; two brothers, Lester Pearce Nall, Topeka, KS and Walter Nall, Minneapolis, MN; one half brother, Weldon Finley, White Spring, FL; one sister, Vera Kirn, Lee's Summitt, MO; 10 grandchildren, six step grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Laura Shackleford and Patricia Brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Fallis, Jason Fallis, Stephen Flynn, Chris Shackelford, Gary Fallis and Gary Rhodes. Honorary bearers will be Charles Fallis, Glenn Fallis, Norman Fallis, Gayle Kirn, G. B. Hawkins. Visitation will be after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) JOHN GIBSON John Thomas "Jack" Gibson, 55, of Fayetteville, AR, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Friday, October 9, 1998 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, AR. Born September 20, 1943 in Lexington, he was the son of the late William Conrad and Alice June Fuller Gibson. He was a former McClinton-Anchor employee and was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Susan Feeback, Flat Lick; three sisters, Alice Shepperson, Ann Robbins, and Martha Duff, all of AR; one grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Ross officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Conley, Jim Newby, Willie Bottoms, Jack Freeman, Travis and Joe Bill Lance and Sage Duff. Honorary bearers were Nora Frances and Mary Evelyn Black. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) WILLIAM PENMAN William Jewel Penman, 54, of 117 South Greenville Steet, died Saturday, October 10, 1998 at his residence. Born July 17, 1944 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Hubert Penman and Dora A. DeBaun Thompson. He was a member of the Centennial Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict and a machine operator for Trane Co. in Lexington, and General Cable in Lawrenceburg. He was a truck driver for Davenport Transfer. Survivors include: his wife, Sunnie Holts Penman; two sons, William Derreck Penman and William Dante Bartleson, both of Lexington; three step sons, Ronald Anthony and Kenneth Holts, Somerset, and Emmett Dewayne Holts, Lexington; one daughter, Crystal Loraine Penman, Lexington; one step daughter, Renee Jones, Harrodsburg; one brother, Rufus Thompson, Lexington; two sisters, Ernestine Garner, Louisville and Frances Davis, Lexington; two grandchildren and four step grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 13, at the Centennial Baptist Church with Rev. J. D. Short III, officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were Scott Jones, Jimmy Robertson, Keith Tichnor, Don Smith, George Knotts, and Ronald Holts. Honorary bearers were Stan Davis, Larry Hudson, Robert Campbell, Jimmy Goggins, Jessie Morris, Ronald Ingram and Cecil Smith. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) CURTIS SIMPSON Curtis Jullian "C. J." Simpson, 70, of Perryville Road, died Thursday, October 8, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 20, 1928 in Henry County, he was the son of the late Carl and Lucy Harrell Simpson. He was a retired machine operator for ATR Wire and Cable Co., and served in the army during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW. Survivors include: three sons, Curtis A. "Buddy" Simpson, Elizabethtown, and Ronald D. and Carroll T. Simpson, both of Harrodsburg; one stepson, James R. Griffieth, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Connie R. Ray, Louisville and Mary Anna Simpson, Harrodsburg; one step daughter, Marquita Helton,, Harrodsburg; one brother, David A. Simpson, Elizabethtown; one sister, Bernice Clark, Harrodsburg; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Joyce Simpson; one son, Ralph Steven Simpson and one sister Erma C. Simpson. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. David Collier officiating. Burial was in Franklinton Cemetery in Henry County. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) EDNA MINK Edna L. Mink, 61, of Lexington, died Friday, October 9, 1998 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Nicholasville, she was a daughter of Rose Blakeman Steele, Lexington and the late James Warren Lowry. Survivors, besides her mother, include: her husband, Donald R. Mink, Lexington; her step father, Jess Steele, Lexington; two daughters, Kimberly Stinnett, Lancaster and Karen Brogle, Salvisa; one sister, Patricia G. Martin, Winchester; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Lowry. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 12, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Coates officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers were three grandsons, Scott, Travis and Kyle Brogle, and three nephews, Mike, Jim and Jesse Martin. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association Memorial Fund, 350 Elaine Drive, Lexington, KY 40505. ( Thu Oct 15, 1998) (Photo) REGINA NICKLES Regina Woodward Nickles, 45, of 426 Harvey Pike, died Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital as a result of gunshot wounds received in the line of duty. Born October 10, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of June Martin Woodward, Danville, and the late Robert Judson Woodward. She was a veteran officer with the Harrodsburg Police Department and was a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Survivors, other than her mother, include: two daughters, Mrs. Jason (Christina Louise) Crace, Lexington, and Brandellin De Nickles, Harrodsburg; one step son, Mark Nickles, Mercer County; three step daughters, Dale Lyons, Harrodsburg, Melanie Fusco, Lexington, and Kay Niebrugge, Marion, IL; three brothers, Robert Martin Woodward and Randall Stephen Woodward, both of Hustonville and Ronald David Woodward, Danville; six step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 17, at the Harrodsburg Christian Church with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Pallbearers were Johnny Camic, Gary Bradshaw, Chris White, Brad Milburn, Rodney Harlow and Cindy Langer. Memorials are suggested to the Regina Nickles Memorial Fund, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 628 S. College St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) BARBARA SANDERS Pallbearers for the funeral of Barbara Sanders, held Friday, October 16, 1998, were Jack Coleman, Jr., Bobby Roney, Bradley King, Jim Burns, Dennis Tyler and Joe Denny. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) GERTRUDE GASKIN Gertrude Dossett Tapp Gaskin, 93, of Mercer County, and formerly of Poole, KY died Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at Bayside Health Care Center, Virginia Beach, VA. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church, disciples of Christ, in Harrodsburg. Survivors include: one brother, Lambert Dossett, Harrodsburg; one granddaughter, Cindy Tapp Elswick, Virginia Beach, VA; one grand son Jeffery Wayne Tapp, Chesapeake, VA; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Tapp, Kill Devil Hills, NC. Graveside services for Mrs. Gaskin were conducted Saturday, October 17, at Shady Grove Cemetery, Poole, by Rev. Lon Oliver and Rev. Craig Johnson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrodsburg Christian Church, 305 S. Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) MATILDA KEEBORTZ Matilda Etta Keebortz, 99, of 364 Runyon Road, died Thursday, October 15, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 21, 1899 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Elizabeth Harris Dennis. She was a seamstress and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church where she was a member of several ladies organizations of the church. Survivors include: two sons, Joseph William (Buddy) Keebortz of Harrodsburg, and Eulice (Wayne) Keebortz of Lexington; one daughter, Shirley Ann Keebortz, Harrodsburg; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Brown Keebortz, and two sons, Lawrence M. and Walter M. Keebortz. Funeral services were Sunday, October 18, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in the Wilmore Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Wayne Keebortz, Douglas Ray Keebortz, Timothy Lee Keebortz, Cary Keebortz, Stephen Keebortz, Samuel S. Walls and Ronnie Keebortz. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) HAZEL LIDDLE Hazel Wilder Liddle, 78, of 430 Bates Street, died Friday, October 16, 1998 at the UK Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on US 127 North of Harrodsburg. A native of Wilmore, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Minnie Grow Wilder. She was a retired bookkeeper for the A&P Grocery chain. She was past president of the Progressive Homemakers and a member of the Harrodsburg Woman's Club. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church where she served as deacon, choir member and treasurer of the Christian Women's Fellowship and a member of the Friendship Circle. Survivors include: one son, Robert Owen Butler, Versailles; one daughter, Patricia A. Butler, San Rafael, CA; one sister, Virginia Bohanan, Harrodsburg; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Robert Owen Butler Jr., one brother, Stanley Wilder, and one sister, Ruth Johnson. Funeral services were conducted Monday, October 19, at the Harrodsburg Christian Church with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Douglas Creech, Ronald Thomas Creech, Mark Edward Creech, James Neal Butler, James Moore, Jerry Johnson, and William Wilder. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church Renovation Fund. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) TRAVIS DEVINE Travis Lee Devine, 24, of 6450 Highway 2141, Hustonville, died Sunday, October 18, 1998 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born April 16, 1974 in Mercer County, he was the son of Omer Leon and Pamela Gayle Sallee Devine of Harrodsburg. He was a mechanic for Phillips Lighting and a graduate of Mercer County High School where he was on the basketball and football team. He was a member of the Dry Branch Baptist Church and attended the Bowen Methodist Church in Lincoln County. Survivors other than his parents include: his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Sallee of Harrodsburg; one sister, Tracy Lynn Devine of Danville. He was preceded in death by two brothers Randall Leon Devine and Andy Lee Devine; one sister, Betty Ann Devine; paternal grandparents George A. and Laura Elizabeth Devine and maternal grandfather Rue Sallee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 21, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lewis Walter officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Louallen, Brian Stewart, Tony Rogers, Johnnie McAninch, Danny Sebastian, Tim Darland, Michael Paul Belcher and Keith Humphrey. Honorary bearers were Jeremy Bugg, Chad Steele, Robert Peavler, Ronnie Peavler, Mike Sinkhorn, Barry Carrier, Brian Carrier, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Danny Waldroup,, Lonnie Maggard, Raymond Pendygraft, Jeff Godbey, D. C. May, Dwight Antle, Dean Ross, Steve Clark, Freddie Hogue, Kenny Rothwell, Mike Belcher, Michael Irvin and Junior Cox. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) LIDDLE DEVINE Two Die; One Injured In Weekend Accidents Three separate car accidents claimed the lives of a Mercer County woman, the son of a Mercer County business owner and seriously injured another Mercer County man. Hazel Liddle, 78, of Bates Street was killed last Friday in a single car accident on North 127. According to the police report from the Kentucky State Police, Liddle was traveling south on 127 when she apparently lost control of her 1991 Toyota, which crossed the median and northbound lanes and overturned, ejecting the driver. Liddle was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center where she died of multiple injuries. Liddle was buried last Monday in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Travis L. Devine, 24, of Hustonville, son of Harrodsburg businessman Leon Devine and his wife Pamela Gayle Sallee Devine, was killed in a single car accident last Sunday, Oct. 18 a half a mile north of Hustonville on U.S. 127. According to state police reports, Devine was traveling south on 127 shortly after 8:00 a.m., when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel of his 1989 Chevy pickup. The vehicle crossed over into the northbound lane and left the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned several times, ejecting the driver. Devine was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center and was pronounced dead by the Fayette County coroner. Devine was a graduate of Mercer County High School where he had played on both the basketball and football teams. He was a mechanic for Phillips Lighting in Danville. Funeral services were Wednesday and burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Chad Wade, 21, of Noel Ave. was involved in a single car accident 5.1 miles west of Harrodsburg on Calvary lane on Saturday, Oct. 17. According to a report from the Mercer County Sheriff's Department, Wade was traveling south on Calvary Lane, 0.8 miles south of the Bohon Road intersection when he rounded a curve and ran off the roadway in his 1997 Ford F350 truck. The vehicle hit a tree after traveling 39 feet and then traveled another 60 feet before turning on its right side and hitting another tree and culvert. Wade had to be extricated from the vehicle and was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center where he was listed in serious condition. No charges were filed in the accident, pending blood test results. (10-22-1998) ADELENE TAYLOR Adelene Taylor, 60, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, October 17, 1998 at the Jenny Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville. Born April 20, 1938 in Talmage, she was the daughter of Russie Taylor Kendrick and the late Tim Hamilton "Hamp" Taylor, Sr. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Broadway. Survivors, other than her mother include: two brothers, Tim Taylor, Jr., Panama city, FL and Walter Taylor, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Albert (Meitba) Meaux and Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Harris, both of Harrodsburg, and Miss Clarene Taylor, Hopkinsville. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, Broadway with Rev. R. J. Gentry officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Fisher, Timmy Jones, Bentley Jones, James Thurman, Truman Bartleson, Sr., David Burrus, Scott Jones, C. L. Bartleson and James Payne. Parks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) DORA BALDEN Dora Lee Balden, 93, of Highland, IN, formerly of Harrodsburg, widow of John Balden, died Friday, October 16, 1998 at the Hospice Center in Highland. Born September 6, 1905 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James and Eddie West Sexton. She was a retired Mercer County teacher and was a member of the Mercer Retired Teachers Association, the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, and the National Retired Teachers Association. She was also a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Williamson, Highland, IN; two sisters, Ada Murdock, Louisville, and Viola Worley, Cincinnati; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 21, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Earl Campbell, Jack Coleman, Jr., Bill Waggener, Joe Sanders, Ronald Leach and A. T. Dean, Jr. Memorials are suggested to the Mercer County Senior citizens, Harrodsburg. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) LAUREL HOWSON Laurel Clinton "Tink" Howson, 76, of 1405 S. Buster Pike, Danville, widower of Ethel Phillippe Howson, died Monday, October 19, 1998 at his residence. Born November 1, 1921 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Matoka Cornett Howson. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church where he also served as deacon. Survivors include: three sons, Billy Joe Howson, Shepherdsville, Jerry Dale Howson, Stanford, and Jack Lee Howson, Henryville; one daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Betty) Yates, Danville; two brothers, Andrew Howson, Eubank, and Charles Howson, Jamestown; five sisters, Geneva Ashley, Eubank, Ruth Smith, Cincinnati, OH, Evelyn Benevengo, North Bend, OH, Josephine Zimmer, Hamilton, OH and Mildred Adklins of Ohio; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.. Thursday, October 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Garden. Pallbearers will be Scott Yates, Todd, Trent, and Thomas Clinton Howson, and deacons of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will begin after 5:00 p.m., Wednesday. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) VIRGIL WHITE Virgil Melvin White, 85, of Walnut Street, widower of Manervia Tewmey White, died Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 325 Adams Lane. Born May 16, 1913 in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Virgil White, Sr. and Pearl Williams White. He was a retired farmer and member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Danny White, Mercer County; one grandson, Tim White, Harrodsburg; several cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gene Louallen, Mike Sharp, John Holiday, Jack Baker, Jeff Blankenship and Gie Oei. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) JACKIE LONG Jackie Oneal Long, 45, of 158 Ashley Camp Road, Burgin, died Monday, October 19, 1998 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born October 13, 1953 in Mercer County, he was the son of Oneal Long of Mercer County and the late Ann Catherine Jenkins Long. He was an employee of Hitachi and an avid deer hunter and CB operator. Survivors, besides his father, include: one son Joshua Long of Harrodsburg; one brother, Jerry Lee Long, Mercer County; two sisters, Linda Watts and Judy Butler, both of Mercer County; one grandson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Story officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allan Long, Ricky Long, David Harrison, Mark Jenkins, Steve Williams and Jeff Lewis. Honorary bearers will be Ralph Williams, John Jenkins, Billy Hayden, Keith Driscoll and Jeff McCrystal. Visitation from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, and after 7:00 a.m., Thursday until time of the service at the funeral home. ( Thu Oct 22, 1998) ERNEST SCOTT Ernest Scott, 82, of 707 Wren Street, died Sunday, October 25, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 11, 1916 in Nelson County, he was the son of the late Sam and Bertha Kays Scott. He was a former employee of Hall Mack and a member of the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth Collier Scott; one daughter, Wanda Mae Lowe, Monroe, MI; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Irvin, Hurtle and Herbert Scott and one sister, Ethel Scott. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 29, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stephen Farr, William Carter, Eddie Long, Elwood Collier, David Woodward and Devin Lowe. ( Thu Oct 29, 1998) WILLIAM JENKINS William Carl "Billy" Jenkins, 58, of 503 N. Main Street, died Friday, October 23, 1998 at the Homestead Nursing Home in Lexington. Born September 14, 1940 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William Lloyd and Virginia Million Jenkins. He was a former ATR Cable employee and a Baptist. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 25, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donnie Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were cousins: Jeff and Ricky Ward, Kenny and Randy Stephen, and Bob and Gary Million. ( Thu Oct 29, 1998) ETHEL KIRKPATRICK Ethel King Kirkpatrick, 89, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, October 22, 1998 at her residence. A native of Lincoln County, she was born January 25, 1909 to the late William and Maggie Shearer King. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrodsburg congregation of Jehovah Witness. Survivors include: three sons, Mike Kirkpatrick, Danville, Connie and Theodore Kirkpatrick, both of Harrodsburg; seven daughters, Dora Holt, Marie Luster and Mayme O'Brian, all of Harrodsburg, Ida Peavler, Kettering, OH, JoAnn Price, Goldsboro, NC, Sally Wilhoite, Lawrenceburg, and Eunice Deaton, Harlan; 54 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Kirkpatrick, and five children; Connie, Richard, Phillip, Hal Wayne Kirkpatrick, Jeffrey Deaton and Elmer Holt. Graveside services were held at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, Sunday, October 25, with Stuart Holt and Marshall Gregs officiating. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice of Danville. ( Thu Oct 29, 1998) LULA MAE "GENE" IVONE Lula Mae "Gene" Peavler Ivone, 91, of Burnsville, MN, widow of Arthur Ivone, died Sunday, October 25, 1998 at the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Born May 5, 1907 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James Harrison and Bertha Jane Hale Peavler. Survivors include: one daughter, Giselda Kruger, of Burnsville, MN; two grandsons, Kevin and Eric Kruger of Burnsville. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 10:00 a.m., October 30, at Witt-Good and Kelsch Funeral Home, 3026 Madison Road, in Oakley (Cincinnati), OH. Burial will be at Gate Of Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati. Visitation will be one hour prior to time of service. ( Thu Oct 29, 1998) FLOSSIE GIBSON Flossie Mae Roney Gibson, 98, of Charleston Health Care Center, formerly of Perryville, died Saturday, October 24, 1998, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born January 10, 1900 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Skyler and Sadie Dickerson Roney. She was the widow of Oran Gibson. She was a homemaker, a retired farmer, and a member of Antioch United Methodist Church where she was the oldest member. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Taylor of Danville, one granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 26 at Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville, with Rev. Mark Atherton and Larry Gardner officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Perryville. Pallbearers were Kenneth Crouch, Garnett Gray, Marlin Sparks, Teddy Lynn Divine, Eddie Kelly and Bob Vick. Memorials are suggested to the Perryville Rescue Squad. ( Thu Oct 29, 1998) GEORGE GOODIN George Raymond "Ray" Goodin, 71, died Tuesday, October 6, 1998 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born January 13, 1927 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Paul Lewis and Lela Faye Mullins Goodin. He was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Ina Kathryn Mayo Goodin of Harrodsburg and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 9, at the Bosley Funeral Home in Lebanon with Rev. Christopher Perry, Rev. Chuck Thompson and Fr. Joe Muench officiating. Burial was in St. Augustine Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Mayo, Sonny Mayo, Tim Mayo, David Mayo, Larry Lowe and Marshall Mayo. Honorary bearers were James Robert Moore, Charles Goodin and Robert Goodin. ( Thu Oct 29, 1998) GARY BRIGGS Gary R. Briggs, 55, of 760 Moores Lane, Stanford, died Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at the Ft. Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born November 20, 1942 in New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Elden and Dori Briggs. He was a foundation worker. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Horton Briggs; two daughters, Kelly Graham and Tammy Strong; two brothers, Larry Briggs and George Howels; two sisters, Terry Percelli and Sherry Fleming; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Oct 29, 1998) WILLIAM FARMER William Edward "Bill" Farmer, 54, of 107 N. First Street, Burgin, died Wednesday, November 4, 1998 at his residence. Born January 28, 1944 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Chester Edward Farmer and Addie Marie League and the husband of Bonnie Carlye Farmer. A self-employed truck driver and member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church, Farmer also served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his wife, Farmer is survived by a son, Martin Edward Farmer of Lacanto, FL.; two step-daughters, Judy Pinkston and Robin Brooks, both of Mercer County; one step-son, James Michael Barnes of Burgin; one brother, Johnny Farmer of Boyle County; three sisters, Jody Jeffries of Louisville, Cindy Mason of Junction City and Becky Wohner of Lincoln County; six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three nieces and six nephews. Services for Bill Farmer will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 1998 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Mark Williams will officiate and burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Perryville. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 5 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and Friday, November 6 prior to the funeral service. Pallbearers will be David Strong, Mike Owens, Greg Deringer, Chad Pinkston, Dustin Williams and Stanley Aubrey. Honorary pallbearers are Ron Hungate and James Barnett. Memorials are suggested to the Heritage Hospice. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) THOMAS MORRIS Thomas L. Morris of Gadsden, AL died Tuesday, November 3, 1998 in Gadsden. He was the son of the late T. A. and Minnie Louallen Morris. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) DAVID COLE CHRISTOPHER COLE David Shelton Cole and Christopher Bruce Cole, age 10, twin sons of Bruce Lynn and Carolyn Shelton Cole of 1080 Harry Wise Road in Anderson County, died Tuesday, October 27, 1998 from injuries sustained from being stuck by an automobile on Harry Wise Road, Tuesday. They were students at Saffell Street Elementary School and attended Sand Spring Baptist Church where they were members of the Royal Ambassadors. They were avid soccer, basketball, baseball and football players. They enjoyed riding bikes, building clubhouses and attending car shows. Including their parents, they are survived by a sister, Tina Lynn Cole; maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Minda Gillis Shelton, Lawrenceburg; paternal grandparents, Rollin and Jeanette Champion Cole, Lawrenceburg; maternal great grandfather, Hobert Shelton, Lawrenceburg; paternal great grandmother, Grace Champion, Salvisa. Funeral services were Friday, October 30, at the Sand Spring Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Hamrick, Bro. Troy Shelton and Bro. Tony Andrade officiating. Burial followed in Sand Spring Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Batten, Dude Caldwell, Cliff Bishop, Bobby Montgomery, Robin Stamper, Allen Sparrow, Danny Hanks and Chuck Emmons. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tina Cole Trust Fund, c/o First Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 147, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) EVERETT HARDIN Everett Hardin, 78, of 166 Walnut Street, Salvisa, died Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born June 16, 1920 in Washington County, he was the son of the late John Henry and Elizabeth Hill Hardin. He had been a butcher for Amour company and was a member of the United Food Workers Local #227. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. Survivors include: his wife, Betty Jean Riley Hardin; one son, Everett Lee Hardin of Louisville; one step son, Robert Carpenter of Morehead; two daughters, Linda Sue Cundiff of Louisville, and Levina Hardin, Brandenburg; one step daughter, Mrs. Francis (Brenda) Edwards of Salvisa; two sisters, Ollie Bell Boblett, Washington County and Maple Milburn, Louisville; nine grandchildren, five step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services were Saturday, October 31 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Potts and Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in the Highland Memory Garden in Mt. Washington. Pallbearers were grandsons: Ronald Hardin, Dennis Hardin, Gregory Hardin, Jeffrey Hardin, Beavin Cundiff, Joshua Hardin, Jonah Hardin and Robert Carpenter. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) CHESTER WRIGHT Sr. Chester K. Wright, Sr., 87, of Rockford, IL, died Wednesday, October 28, 1998. Born August 4, 1911 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Leslie and Josephine Wright. He had lived in Rockford for 58 years, having moved from Kentucky. He was employed at Sunstrand Machine Tool as a supervisor for 27 years. He attended First Evangelical Free Church and was a former director of Sunstrand Credit Union (Members Alliance.) Survivors include: his wife, Thelma Rube Wright, Rockford, IL; two sons, Chet Wright Jr., Rockford, and Earl (Marrianne) Wright, Hampton, VA; one daughter, Kristine (Tony) Padron, Rockford; four grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Gayle. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 31, at the Fred C. Olson Funeral Chapels Ltd., East Chapel, 1001 Second Ave. with Rev. Howard Lanphear officiating. Burial was in Willwood Burial Park. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) STEPHANIE COY Stephanie "Stella" Coy, 72, of Cynthiana, died Thursday, October 29, 1998 at Edgemont Manor Nursing Home in Cynthiana. A native of Buffalo, NY she was a daughter of the late Valadimer and Anastasia Subutska Zuback. She and her husband owned and operated Jestell's Bakery in Cynthiana and Coy's Bakery in Harrodsburg. She was a member of Cynthiana Christian Church and of Chapter 142, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: her husband, Ira Jesse Coy, Cynthiana; three sons, Walter James (Zeke) Coy, Ft. Worth, TX, Gary Steven Coy, MN, and Jesse Alexander Coy, Versailles; two daughters, Stephanie Coy Clifford, Cynthiana, and Constance Jessica Coy, Morehead; four sisters, Sonia Jones, Olga Washkevich, and Elinor Yuckmow, all of NJ, and Constance McCarthy, PA; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Alexander Zuback. Funeral services were held Monday, November 2, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 463 East Main Street, Lexington, by Rev. Larry Bishop and Rev. Brian Kearns. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jason Coy, Garnett Coy, Ronnie Coy, Mark Clifford, Matt Clifford, and Carrie Clifford. Honorary bearers were John Conley, Albert Taft, Emily Coy, Alyssa Coy, Aaron Coy, Michael Coy, and Donna Huggins. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) NANCY HILL Nancy Jane Hill,, 65, formerly of Mooreland Avenue, died Sunday, November 1, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born December 20, 1932 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harmon and Rosie Boyd Rasnake. She was a food service employee of James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital for 17 ½ years and a member of the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, James Collins Hill and Lonnie Wayne Hill, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Kathy Gale Monroe, Mercer County; one brother, Sam Rasnake, Mercer County; four sisters, Martha Rasnake, Harrodsburg and Gladys Votaw, Mercer County, Jeanette Rasnake of Indiana and Joy Rasnake of California; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hill. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 4, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Redding officiating. Burial was in the Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jackie Hill, Gary Hill, Bill Beavers, Allen Monroe, Ray Votaw and Tommy Hill. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) MARY GRITTON Mary Louise Leonard Gritton, 85, of 309 Greenview Drive, Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, October 31, 1998 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born in Washington County she was the daughter of the late Richard and Cora Royalty Leonard. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Mercer County and a retired employee of Ken-Well Industries in Frankfort. Survivors include: two daughters, Pat Jenkins and Mrs. John (Teresa) McWilliams, both of Lawrenceburg; one son, Carroll (Dorothy) Gritton, Harrodsburg; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Gritton; two sisters, Beulah Mann and Ruby Isham; three brothers, Raymond, Stanley and Granville Leonard. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 3, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Bob C. Jones and Bro. Jack Geurin officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Mercer County. Contributions are suggested to the Bethel Baptist church Cemetery Fund, c/o Curtis Sherrow, 610 Fairview Rd., Salvisa, KY 40372. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) J. T. COVERT J. T. Covert, 85, of 298 White Lane, died Saturday, October 31, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born November 11, 1912 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Marcus and Jimmey Lee Disponett Covert. He was a farmer, a former employee of American Effird Thread Factory, a member of Dry Branch Baptist Church and attended Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was Past Master of T. N. Wise Masonic Lodge #349 in Dugansville. Survivors include; one sister, Mildred C. Stevens, Lawrenceburg; and one nephew, Michael Barnett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lucille Cornish. Masonic services were held Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 4, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Byrd and Rev. Don Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James McClealland Covert, Mike Vandiver, Mike Barnett, Charles Blakeman, Gordon Smith and Ricky Catlett. Honorary bearers were Henry Smith, Elwood Burgin, Bobby Springate, Lynn Logue, Woodrow Catlett, Garnett Catlett, Johnny Currens and Fred Lewis. Memorials are suggested to the charity of one's choice. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) MILDRED DEAN Mildred E. Dean, 78, of 210 Belmont Circle, died Monday, November 2, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 23, 1920 in Harlan County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Crick and Zettie Smith. She was a ticket office clerk at Fort Harrod State Park and a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ. Survivors include: one son, James L. (Ethel) Dean, Jr., Delanco. NJ; one brother, Sam Crick Jr., Macedonia, OH; one sister, Jessie Travillian of Mercer County; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was the widow of James L. Dean. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 1998 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Terry Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Travillian, Pleas Travillian, Ted Dean, Howard Nichols, Hadden Dean and Danny Taylor. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Fund or Heritage Hospice. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday prior to the service. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) CECIL KERREDGE Cecil Moberley Kerredge, 86, formerly of Lexington, died October 18, 1998 in Birmingham, AL. Born February 9, 1912 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Julia Cecil and Gore Moberley. Survivors include: her husband, Norman R. Kerredge, Birmingham, AL; one sister, Josephine Moberley Rose, of Lexington. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 9, at the Lexington Cemetery. Milward Funeral Home, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) MYRON HOUSEHOLDER Myron Carr Householder, 79, of Kings Mill Road, Danville, died Sunday, November 1, 1998 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born May 31, 1919 in Harriman, TN, he was the son of the late Hubert L. and Dillie Creekmore Householder. He was an employee of Corning Glass Works and Philips Lighting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Past Master of Franklin Masonic Lodge, a member of the Wilderness Shrine Club, a 32nd degree Mason and past president of Wally Byam Airstream Caravan Club. Survivors include: his wife, Ann Wade Householder, Danville, three daughters, Mary Ann Teater, Parksville, Nikki McRay, Harrodsburg and Myrna Benge, Danville; one sister, Bettye H. Powell, Danville; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 3, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) JAMES MARPLE James Austie Marple, 64, of Mitchellsburg, died Sunday, November 1, 1998 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born November 21, 1933 in Casey County, he was the son of the late Lucien and Linda Brown Marple. He was a semi-retired mechanic at Danville Bowlarama, and a member of North Rolling Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Jewell Duncan Marple, Mitchellsburg; three daughters, Debbie Jernigan, Harrodsburg; Kathy A. White and Vickie Montgomery, both of Danville; one son, James David Marple, Mitchellsburg; two sisters, Ruth Bowman, Cincinnati, OH and Christine Noel, Liberty; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 2, at Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) ARTHUR BROWN Arthur Lawrence Brown, 75, of 315 Hillcrest Drive, Versailles, died Sunday, November 1, 1998 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born April 22, 1923 in Mayo, he was the son of the late Arthur Raymond and Gertrude Patterson Brown. He was retired from the U. S. Public Health Service Hospital and the State Maintenance and Engineering Dept. of the State of Kentucky. He was past president of the National Association of Power Engineers and Past Master of T. N. Wise Lodge #349 F&AM. He was in the First and Ninth Army during WW II and served in England, France, Germany and Holland from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Pauline Dozier Brown, Versailles; one son, David Keith Brown, Austin, TX; one daughter, Nancy Ellen Martin, Milwaukee, WI; one grandson. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Lynn Martin. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 4, at the Duell-Clark Funeral Chapel in Versailles with Rev. John Brandon officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur C. Brown, Bill P. Brown, David K. Brown, Olin Godby, Owen Roberts and Gardner Smyth. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998) HARRY COATES Harry C. Coates, 86, died October 31, 1998 at Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born November 28, 1911 in New Liberty, he was the son of the late Richard B. and Rose Edwards Coates. He was retired from Dow Corning in Carrollton and served in the WW II Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Ghent Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Robert C. Coates, Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Jane Coates, and one son, Sammy Coates. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 3 at the Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home in Carrollton with burial in the New Liberty Cemetery. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of local arrangements. ( Thu Nov 5, 1998)

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