ALBERT ROBERTSON
Albert Morse Robertson, 72, 527 North Main Street, died Sunday, August 22, 1999 at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore.
Born June 24, 1927 in Salvisa, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Lillian Nichols Robertson.
He retired from the Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company and was a veteran of both the US Navy and US Army, a member of the American Legion and DAV. He was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Sandra R. Robertson, Lexington; one son, Michael M. Robertson, Springfield; one sister, Rosalyn Hammond, Lexington; two grandchildren.
Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, August 24, in Spring Hill Cemetery by Rev. Mark Girard.
Pallbearers were Billy Joe Hill, Bob Davenport, Lonnie Haydon, Jimmy Sanders, Lucian Landers and Jim Powell.
Memorials are suggested to the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, 100 Veterans Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Aug 26, 1999)
MILITARY RITES
Douglas Laws Post #52, American Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54 conducted Military Rites for Albert Morris Robertson at Spring Hill Cemetery on August 24, 1999.
Those attending were Roy Freeman, Howard Howells, Willie Gritton, Tom Lane, Louis Ransdell, Harold Ackerman, Henry Pulliam, Lucian Landers, Marion Mershon.
Jerry Freeman served as bugler.
(Sep 2, 1999)
JOHN McGEE
John Jackson McGee V, 65, of Maple Avenue, Danville, died Thursday, August 19, 1999, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born September 19, 1933 in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Rosalind Bottom and John J. McGee IV. He was the widower of Martha Hankla McGee.
He was a retired banker for Melon Bank in Pittsburgh, PA, after 33 years. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Rotary Club and The Presbyterian Church in Danville.
Survivors include: two sons, James W. S. McGee, Huntington Beach, CA and John McGee VI, Highland Heights; two daughters, Laura Batchelder and Anne McGee, both of Pittsburgh; one brother, Lew Perrin McGee, Fayette County; and a fiancé, Betty D. Weisinger Lawson, Danville; 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 23, at The Presbyterian Church, Danville, by Rev. Thomas K. Farmer. Burial was in New Providence Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
(Aug 26, 1999)
LAWRENCE CARR
Lawrence W. Carr, 79, of 122 Russell Street, Burgin, widower of Laura Frances Walters Carr, died Saturday, August 21, 1999 at his residence.
Born March 18, 1920 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Omar and Edna Jane Dean Carr, Sr.
He was a retired farmer and factory worker, and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
Survivors include: three sons, Johnnie Carr, Burgin, Glenn and Rufus Carr, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Brenda Sue Carr, Burgin; one brother, Lynn Carr, Corinth; five sisters, Eleanor Curtis, Corinth, Betty Johnson, Georgetown, Jean Dearinger, Harrodsburg, Iris Hardin, Mercer County, and Rachel Sanders, Burgin; 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, William Michael Carr and one brother, Sonny Carr.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 24, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Kelly officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Greg Carr, Scott Carr, Michael Carr, Craig Middleton, Bill Brennan and David Campbell. Honorary bearers were Tony Robinson, Lonnie Campbell, George Vanarsdall, Jim Ingram, Jerry Gray, Johnn Rawlings and Lloyd Pickett.
(Aug 26, 1999)
LEONA PRICE
Leona Virginia Price, 78, of 631 Main Street Burgin, died Thursday, August 19, 1999 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born April 16, 1921 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Huldia Carey Peavler and the widow of James Price.
She was retired after 23 years as a cashier for the Harrodsburg Board of Education. She was a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church and a member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class of the church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Jimmy (Gayle) Howard, Mercer County, Mrs. Dale (Wanda) (Bunny) Whited of Burgin; one sister, Mrs. Jimmie (Lorine) Minton, Burgin; two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, A. G. Peavler.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 22, at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Rev. Lester Tirey and Rev. Fred Knickerbocker officiating. Burial was in the Shawnee Run Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Billy Minton, Stephen Minton, Andrew Minton, Willard Hamm, Bobby Carpenter, Hugh Smith and Donnie Webb. Honorary bearers were members of the Dorcas Sunday School Class of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
(Aug 26, 1999)
LOIS ADCOCK
Lois Bell Stevens Adcock, 82, formerly of Earl Street, Danville, died Friday at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation.
Born March 10, 1917 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha Moore Stevens. She was the widow of Paul G. Adcock.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Danville.
Survivors include: a son, Warren L. "Deacon" Adcock, Danville; two grandchildren, whom she raised, Liz Burke, Stanford, and Dawn Camic, Danville; two additional grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Grace J. Essig.
Graveside services were held Monday, August 23, at the Bellevue Cemetery in Danville by Rev. Timothy Mathis.
(Aug 26, 1999)
RALPH LEAGUE
Ralph "Peck" League, 75, of 441 West Office Street, died Friday, August 20, 1999 at the Sun Bridge-Pimlico Nursing Home in Lexington.
He was a native of Mercer County and the son of the late Hugh Watson and Maggie Bell Zimmerman League.
He was a former lawn care worker and loved dogs.
Survivors include: a brother, Dalton League, Harrodsburg; a sister, Lois Goodlett, Harrodsburg, with whom he lived. He was preceded in death by his foster mother, Mrs. Eula Hart Woods and a brother, Paul League.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 23, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Pete Barnes and Gerald Sheperson.
(Aug 26, 1999)
RALPH PHILLIPS
Ralph William Phillips Jr., 61, of Greenville Street, died Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born April 14, 1938 in Paintsville, he was the son of Elsie Mann Phillips and the late Ralph Phillips Sr.
He was a retired teacher and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He had served as minister of music at several area churches.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Maxine Long Phillips, Danville; two sons, Greg Phillips, Danville, Barry Phillips, Pendelton; one daughter, Pam Burns, LaGrange; four brothers, Ross Phillips, Lexington, Tom Dick Phillips, Harrodsburg, David Phillips, Warsaw, IN, and Chuck Phillips, Junction City; three sisters, Ruth Whyde, Indianapolis, IN, Nancy Cornish and Rita Lance, both of Harrodsburg; eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with James Harley and Ernest Martin officiating. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Troy Young, Eddie Parr, Jerry Huffman, John Robertson, John Hawes, Billy Mac Gritton, Leroy Darland, Kenneth King, Keith Weldon, Junior Sanders, Kenneth Meredith and C. W. Grider.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.
(Aug 26, 1999)
LEATRICE HONSHUL
Leatrice Rose Honshul, 67, of 1277 Berea Road, Richmond, died Monday, August 23, 1999, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.
Born October 7, 1931 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Herman Graham and Edna Cosby Creech.
She was an employee of the University of Kentucky in the housekeeping department. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include: two sons, James A. Honshul of Jessamine County, Michael Honshul of Richmond; one daughter, Regina C. Stone, Garrard County; one brother, Herman Gordon Graham, Marietta, GA; one sister, Mrs. Norma Sue Hall, Madison County; three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Revel officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be William Kevin Graham, John Everett Graham, James Lunsford, Michael Martin, Russell Tracy and Peter Poersch.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
(Aug 26, 1999)
WARREN BRADLEY
Warren Fredrick "Skip" Bradley, 48, of 615 North Main Street, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, August 23, 1999 at his residence.
He was born March 28, 1951 in Aberdeen Maryland, the son of the late Lonard and Edith Bedford Bradley.
He was an employee of the former Reliance Electric, Inc., and worked for Shryock s Bourbon Shoppe in Lawrenceburg.
He attended Appalachian State University on a football scholarship and Decator Junior College. He was an avid musician and song writer.
Survivors include: his wife of 15 years, Lisa Elliott Bradley, formerly of Mercer County; a son, Nathan Elliott Bradley, Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Jenna Leigh Bradey, Lawrenceburg, and Diane Camille "Callie" Bradley, Manassas, VA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. There will be no visitation.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, c/o Shirley Hoskins, 103 Saffell St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
(Aug 26, 1999)
MAL BRUNER
Mal Bruner, 87, of Heritage Hall Care Center, formerly of Highland Drive, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, August 23, 1999, at Heritage Hall.
A Mercer County native, he was the son of the late Thomas Jackson and Margaret Nolan Bruner.
He was a former cab driver with the Manley Cab Company and a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Janette Wilson, LaGrange, and Kay Fint, Lawrenceburg; a brother, Cal Bruner, Liberty; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Campbell, a granddaughter, Robin Jones, a great granddaughter, Janice Renee Jones and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 26, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Norton officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary bearers will be great grandsons.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 8:00 a.m. Thursday.
(Aug 26, 1999)
BOBBIE LINDSEY
Bobbie Jean Lindsey, 61, of 184 Gritton Road, Salvisa, died Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at her residence.
Born January 11, 1938 in Lexington, she was the daughter of Ailene Bussell Whalen, Salvisa, and the late William O. Whalen Sr.
She had worked as a data entry operator for GTE Telephone company and was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church in Lexington.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: her husband, Jackie Lindsey, Salvisa; one brother, William Whalen Jr., Salvisa; two sisters, Doris Knox, Harrodsburg and Brenda Evans, Salvisa.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, at the Ransdell Funeral chapel with George Dye officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Allen Lindsey, Mike Lindsey, David Evans, R. D. King, Emmitt Brock and James Lake.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.
(Aug 26, 1999)
MAE HUNGATE
Mae B. Hungate, 87, of Rose Hill, died Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born December 4, 1911 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clay D. and Pearl Stratton Camic. She was the widow of Lon Hungate.
She was a retired seamstress for Cricketeer Manufacturing and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She also worked as a craftsman at Old Fort Harrod State Park for 20 years.
Survivors include: three daughters, Ruby Cloyd and Louise Lyons, both of Harrodsburg, Anna Stevens, Lexington; one son, James Donald Brown, Shelbyville; two brothers, Clifton Camic, Anderson County and J. C. Camic, Louisville; five sisters, Goldie Beasley and Susie Cox, both of Anderson County, Ruby Robinson, Ramsey, IN, Pauline Kirby, Louisville, Margie Perry, Waddy; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Camic.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jarrod Sims, Jason Phillips, Charlie Stinnett, John Michael Brown, Duston Cole, Scott Nation and Tyler Nation.
Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund.
Visitation will be at the chapel from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. .Wednesday, and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
(Aug 26, 1999)
VIRGIL WHEELER
Virgil Wheeler, 69, of Old Lexington Road, Garrard County, died August 24, 1999, at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born December 23, 1929, he was the son of the late W. H. And Dora Underwood Wheeler.
He was a carpenter and a farmer.
Survivors include: one son, Donald Ray Wheeler, Jessamine County; four daughters, Wanda Wheeler, Lancaster, Diana Adams, Harrodsburg, Bonnie Ferioli, Lexington, and Marsha O Conner, Burnside; three sisters, Edith Knight Ross, Harrodsburg, Ruth Jean Preston, Lancaster and Geneva Roundtree, Lexington; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 27, at the Betts and West Funeral Home, Lancaster, with Rev. Russell Puckett officiating.
(Sep 2, 1999)
MARIE SHEWMAKER
Mary Frances "Marie" Ellis Shewmaker, 76, of 444 Cane Run Street, died Wednesday, August 25, 1999, at her residence.
Born in Harrodsburg, July 8, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Elwood Lee and Katherine McFarland Ellis.
She was owner and operator of the Harrodsburg Antique Mall, a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and the Bethany Sunday School Class.
Survivors include: her husband, C. M. Shewmaker Jr., Harrodsburg; two sons, Tony E. Shewmaker and Calvin M. Shewmaker III, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Linda Shewmaker Hood, Harrodsburg; three brothers, James Ellis, Mercer County, Horace Ellis, Harrodsburg, and Elwood Ellis Jr., Lakeland, FL; one sister, Viola Ellis Castleberry, Adel, GA; six grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 28, at the McClellan Funeral Home by Dr. David Hartman with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Adam Shewmaker, Bentley Shewmaker, Blake Shewmaker, Daniel Mays, Matt Falcone, and Dr. LeMayne Ellis.
Memorials are suggested to The Harrodsburg Christian Church Foundation Fund, PO Box 96, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or Heritage Hospice, 337 West Broadway, Danville, KY 40423.
(Sep 2, 1999)
LISA FORD
Lisa Carol Ford, 29, 573 Arden St., died Tuesday, August 24, 1999 as the result of an automobile accident.
Born February 13, 1971 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Sederia and Jerry Ford.
She was an employee of Arby s in Harrodsburg and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: two sons, Andrew Thomas Ford Stevens and Adrian Scott Ford Stevens; one sister, Kecha Baldwin; grandmother, Betty Walker, Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 28, at First Baptist Church in Danville with Rev. J. L. Buckner and Rev. R. Hill officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers were Kenny Stevens, Eric Baldwin, Chris Ford, Eric Walker, Curt Dawson, and Fronsea Ford.
(Sep 2, 1999)
WINFIELD GABHART
Winfield Scott Gabhart, 79, 544 Aspen Hall Drive, died Friday, August 27, 1999, at his residence.
Born in Harrodsburg, August 19, 1920, he was the son of the late Dr. Winfield Scott and Marie Jameson Gabhart.
A Harrodsburg lawyer, farmer and antique show manager, he was a 1942 graduate of Centre College, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and a 1947 graduate of the University of Louisville School of Law. He was a member and elder of the New Providence Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Nancy Milby Gabhart, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Nancy Jameson Middleton, New York City and Stonington, CT, and Elizabeth Tannon, Louisville; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Huddleston.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 30, at the McClellan Funeral Home by Rev. Guy Newland, Rev. John Duncan, and Rev. Jon Jones. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bill Lively, Bill Curry, Tom Moore, Charlie Burton, Brent Drury, Harold Lanham and Dr. Rick Angel.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to Heritage Hospice, 337 W. Broadway, Danville, KY 40423, or to the New Providence Presbyterian Church Organ Fund.
(Sep 2, 1999)
JAMES TEATER
James Oran Teater, 77, of 215 Pleasant Hill Drive, Burgin, died Friday, August 27, 1999 at the Garrard County Memorial Hospital.
Born June 20, 1921 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ezra and Rose Shewmaker Teater.
He worked for 30 years in the purchasing department of Corning glass, Inc. and was a former co-owner of Yesterday Antiques in Burgin.
He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard, an elder at Burgin Christian Church, and a former member of the Burgin Lions Club
Survivors include: his wife, Dolores Perkins Teater, Burgin; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Lisa) Miller, Nicholasville and Mrs. Kenneth (Linda) Matlock, Somerville, SC; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 30, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Carl Leonard, Bill Breeden, Don Comer, Robert D. Thompson, Lee Sharp and Curtis Bailey.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Burgin Christian Church.
(Sep 2, 1999)
MARY WASH
Mary Alyce Wash, 92, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, August 28, 1999 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital Extended Care in Harrodsburg.
Born July 27, 1907 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward and Garna Marshall Royalty Currens and was the widow of T. A. Wash.
She was as retired licensed practical nurse for Haggin Hospital and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, the Women's Missionary Society, The Harrodsburg Historical Society, the Women's Club and the LPN Association.
Survivors include: three nieces, Anne G. Clark, Louisville; Betty C. Morton, TN, Patsy C. Johnson, FL; two nephews, W. E. "Woody" Currens, Louisville and David Currens, FL; a cousin, Grace Champion, Mercer County; sister-in-law, Ora Currens, FL; nine great nieces and three great nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 31, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rick Snyder officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John R. Clark, Woody E. Currens, David Quinn, Charles Hatcher, Eric Arms, and Charles Copeland.
Memorials are suggested to the Haggin Memorial Hospital Extended Care, Linden Avenue, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or to the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY.
(Sep 2, 1999)
RAYMOND VANARSDALL
Raymond Vanarsdall, 81, of 349 Greenville Street, died Friday, August 27, 1999 at his residence.
Born September 17, 1917 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Campbell and Mattie Randolph Vanarsdall.
Survivors include: one sister, Mrs. Elsie Pinkston, Harrodsburg; and five nieces. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel Peavler, and one brother, Cloyd Vanarsdall.
Graveside services were Sunday, August 29, at Spring Hill Cemetery, with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating.
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Sep 2, 1999)
CLARENCE CORNELIUS
Clarence William Cornelius, 65, of 5261 Whippoorwill Lane, Middleburg, FL, died Sunday, August 29, 1999 at his residence.
Born February 27, 1934 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late James W. Cornelius, Sr. and Sara Lively Cornelius of Harrodsburg.
He was a retired auto body repairman and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Frances Dean Cornelius, Middleburg, FL; one son, Clarence "Bill" Cornelius II, Middleburg, Fl; two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Sheryl) Royalty and Mrs. Donnie (Kathy) Hatter, both of Mercer County; two brothers, Dr. Fred Cornelius, Murray, Dr. David Lee Cornelius, Spokane, WA; two sisters, Mrs. Bill (Marie) Cooper, Harrodsburg and Mrs. Richard (Donna) Elliot, Whitesburg; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Cornelius, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 2, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jack Geurin and Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Shackelford, Stanley Shackelford, Buddy Coomer, Jeff Coomer, Steve Yeager and Doug Cooper.
Visitation will be after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
(Sep 2, 1999)
