EFFIE LAMBERT
Mrs. Effie Jo Freeman Lambert, 85, of 115 N. Greenville St., died Saturday, March 4, 1995 at Summerfield Manor in Louisville.
Born October 31, 1909 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Devine and Bettie Lester Devine.
She was a seamstress at Sportleigh Hall, a psychiatric aide at Kentucky State Hospital and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Holly R. (Betsy) Long, Louisville; one son, William Dalton Freeman, Lebanon; one brother, Raymond B. Devine, Owensboro; six grandchildren, four step grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Lambert were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Royce Cornish, Dennis Shewmaker, Lewis Brewer, Billy Hill, O. T. Baker and David Young.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Fellowship Baptist Church.
MATTIE COSLOW
Mrs. Mattie Ross Coslow, 83, of 622 Belmont Court, died Friday, March 10, 1995 at the emergency room of the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
A native of Washington County, she was born March 20, 1911 to the late Robert and Eliza Lambert Ross. She was the widow of Lee Coslow who died February 26, 1979.
She was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ
Survivors include: two sons, R. C. and John Coslow, both of Willisburg; one daughter, Mrs. Haldon (Wanda) Wilham of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Almeda Young, Harrodsburg and Mrs. Johnny Ancil (Anna Belle) Beavers of Battle; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ben, Robert D. and James Wagner Ross.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Rob Harbison and the Rev. Millard Ledford, officiating. Burial was in Battle Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Coslow, Lonnie Thompson, Mark Terrell, Freddie Leonard, Randall Burns and Hughes Coslow.
RONALD WATTS
Mr. Ronald J. Watts, 48, 1338 Delaware Dr., Georgetown, died Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at his residence.
Born August 16, 1946 in Mercer County he was the son of Nellie Ella Watts and the late Raymond Thomas Watts, Sr.
He was a truck driver for G. H. E., Inc. of Nicholasville and a member of Victory Baptist Temple in Georgetown.
Survivors include: his wife Marietta Goodlett Watts, Georgetown; a son, Ronald Scott Watts, Georgetown; his mother, Nellie Ella Watts, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Kenneth Dale Watts, Georgetown and Raymond Watts, Jr. Harrodsburg; five sisters, Georgia Weldon, Sellersburg, IN, Beverly Griffin, Mary Baker, Viola Baker, and Ruby Chambers, all of Harrodsburg.
Services for Mr. Watts were held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 10 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Everett Trainor and Bro. Billy G. Fayne officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Fred Shanks, Jr., David Shanks, Todd Wayne Goodlett, Patrick Goodlett, Marvin Carey, Jr. and Stephen Weldon. Honorary bearers were Ronnie Griffin, Ken Watts, Sam Trainor, Brian Wood, and Fason Henninger.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY.
HORACE STRATTON
Mr. Horace M. Stratton, 69, 1708 Perryville Road, died Sunday March 12, 1995 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born April 21, 1925 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late H. M. Stratton, Sr. and Virdye B. Stratton.
He was a retired Co-owner of the Farm Bureau Insurance Company, a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Glad Hand Sunday School Class, American Legion, VFW, American Radio Relay League, Past Treasurer of the Mercer Co. Republican Party (25 years), member of the UK Alumni Association and a former member of the Mercer Co. Planning and Zoning Committee. He was an army veteran of WW II.
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Frances Robinson Stratton, Harrodsburg; one son, Horace M. Kenny Stratton III, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Ann Robinson S. Donnally, South Port, NC; a sister, Evelyn S. Matix, Louisville; one brother, N. B. "Polie" Stratton, Harrodsburg; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Johnstone.
Services for Mr. Stratton were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites.
Pallbearers were John Adams, Philip Wainscott, Jack Coatney, Ron McEwen, Charles Johnstone, Roney Bottoms and Charles Milton Stratton. Honorary bearers were Charles Daum, Gus Clarke, Fred Banks, Charles Hatcher, Walter Wayne, Billy Barnett, Harold Lanham, Denver Wilson, Kenneth Kirkland, John "Skeeter" Reed, David Baker, Bobby Smith and Marion Souder; Farm Bureau agents, Rick Johnson, Tom Dean, Bobby Dean, Bud Hardin, James Ed Dennis, Susan Cable, Sharon Cable.
Memorials are suggested to the Kentucky Baptist Children's Home, Middletown, Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery or one's favorite charity.
MARTHA HOWARD
Mrs. Martha Long Howard, 95, died Sunday March 12, 1995 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
A native of Loyall, Harlan County, she was born May 4, 1899. She was the widow of Ely Howard.
She was a member of the Loyall Church of Christ and Eastern Star 309, Harrodsburg and had lived in Harrodsburg for 22 years.
Survivors include: a daughter, Zolema H. Fain, Harrodsburg; one granddaughter, Mrs. Ernest (Trula Gayle) Arnett, Harrodsburg; two great grandchildren, Ernie T. Arnett and Mrs. John (Donna Sue) McGrath, and one great great grandchild.
Services for Mrs. Howard were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 15 at the Anderson-Laws Funeral Chapel in Harlan with the Rev. John D. Lambert officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery in Loyall.
SQUIRE JOHNSON
Mr. Squire B. Johnson, 85, of 108 West Court Street, Burgin died Tuesday, March 14, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born September 20, 1909 in Boyle county he was the son of the late Lou Allen and Julie Estill McGinnis Johnson. He was a former employee of a distillery company in Camp Nelson, a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church and former member of the CIO. His wife, Lillian Cox Johnson, preceded him in death.
Survivors include: two half sisters, Mrs. Eva Abel, Hagerstown, IN and Mrs. Janet Strong, Seattle, WA; four nephews and three nieces.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Patrick Wren officiating. Burial will be in Burgin Memorial Gardens with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p. m. Wednesday and 7:00 a.m. Thursday until time of the service.
SALLY WORTH
Mrs. Sally King Denny Worth, 79, Aylesford Place, Lexington, formerly of Burgin, died Saturday, March 11, 1995.
Born September 9, 1915 in Burgin, she was the daughter of the late Will and Nadine Overley Denny.
She was a retired employee of the University of Kentucky and the widow of Cyril Worth.
Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14 in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, with Dr. T. O. Harrison and the Rev. Carol Rawls officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.
Milward Mortuary, Broadway, in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
JOE MILBURN
Mr. Joe Tevis Milburn, 61, of 431 Chippewa Dr., died Wednesday, March 15, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born June 23, 1933 in Danville, he was the son of the late Cecil Milburn and Dora Lee Tyler Milburn.
He was a construction engineer for the Kentucky Department of Highways, a member of Southside Christian Church and Past Master of McAfee Masonic Lodge #229. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Roxie Lee Milburn, Harrodsburg; one son, Joey Lynn Milburn; and four grandchildren; Jessica Milburn, Lauren Milburn, McKenna Milburn and Tevis Milburn.
Services for Mr. Milburn will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 17, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Powell, the Rev. David Upchurch and the Rev. Sam Stow officiating. Burial will be in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Sims, Paul Machel, Earl D. Howard, James Jackson, Steve Lyons, Doug Long and Dr. James M. Keightley.
Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Thursday .
LETTIE SEA
Mrs. Lettie Lay Sea, age 80, of 1894 Mackville Road, died Tuesday, March 14, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born January 28, 1915 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Laura Coleman Satterly.
She was retired from the Kentucky State Hospital, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church and the widow of Cecil Ray Sea.
Survivors include: one son, Donnie Ray Sea, Mercer County; one daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Juanita) Merriman, Mercer County; two brothers, Clellan Satterly, Harrodsburg and Marshal Satterly, Burgin; two sisters, Mrs. Garnett (Nellie) Peavler of Harrodsburg and Mrs. Nathan (Rettie) Sims of Burgin; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, 11:00 a.m., March 17, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Hugh Satterly, Darryl G. Peavler, Bill Bowen, David Sims, Ronald Trayner, Jackie Satterly and Kenneth Hoskins.
HARRY WALKER
Rev. Harry B. Walker, 79, of Pine Meadows Nursing Home in Lexington, died Friday, March 17, 1995.
Born June 24, 1915 in Madison County he was the son of the late Monroe and Eddie Walker.
He was a member of the St. Paul AME Church in Richmond. He was a retired AME minister and had served churches in Moreland, Turnersville and Parksville.
Survivors include: his wife, Ella K. Walker, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Harrilyn W. VanDyke, Harrodsburg, one sister, Mattie Chenault, Richmond and one grandson, Phillip L. VanDyke of Harrodsburg.
Services for Rev. Walker were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at St. Paul AME Church with the Rev J. T. Ballew officiating. Burial was in the Madison County Memorial Gardens.
Smith-Jackson Funeral Home in Danville was in charge of arrangements.
LORETTA GRITTON
Mrs. Loretta Pearl Drury Gritton, 84, of Heritage Hall Health Care Center in Lawrenceburg, died Friday evening, March 17, 1995.
She was the daughter of the late Ulysses S. Grant Drury and Ida Walker Drury. She was the widow of J. C. Gritton.
She was a native of Washington County, a former employee of Dean & Sherk Thread Company and Edwards Sausage Company. She was a member of Lawrenceburg First Christian Church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Gammon, Salvisa, Mrs. Shirley Booze, Frankfort; one sister, Mrs. Houston "Eileen" Gritton, Harrodsburg, three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 20 at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with the Rev. Charles Brumley and the Rev. Bob C. Jones officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Gammon, Chris Gammon, Lynn Gammon, Dan Adams, Derek Votaw, Patrick Votaw and Harold Carter. Honorary bearers were Woodrow Phillips, Bee and Mildred Goodlett, Hanley and Lucille Short, Virginia Carter, Evelyn Stinnett, Delberta Baker, Evelyn Gordon and W. J. and Nancy Smith.
R. H. GASH, JR.
Mr. Robert Henry Gash, Jr., 67, of 361 Shawnee Drive, died Monday, March 20, 1995 at his residence.
Born September 9, 1927 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Robert H. and Opal Gritton Gash.
He was a retired Mercer County Circuit Court clerk, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, Deacon and Sunday School director, Glad Hand Sunday School Class, Mercer Masonic Lodge #777 F&AM, Past Master and Secretary of the Lodge, DAV Chapter #54, American Legion, former Rotarian and a former Mercer County Red Cross director.
He was a US Army veteran of WW II.
Survivors include: his wife, Donna Hazelwood Gash; one son, Steven Gash; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Gash; and two granddaughters, Carrie and Kelly Gash, all of Harrodsburg.
Services for Mr. Gash will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Frank Lawson, David Quinn, Gordon Scott, Charles M. Stratton, Ralph Morris, Raymond Watts, David Taylor and Bobby Roney.
Visitation from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and until the hour of services on Thursday.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice.
EMMA HENDREN
Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Weldon Hendren, 64, of 851 S. College Street, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, Danville.
Born May 27, 1930 in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Camden "Peck" Weldon and Martha Agnes Bruner Weldon.
She was a retired utility and presser at Cricketeer and a member of the Mackville Church of Christ.
Survivors include: one daughter, Teresa Ann Davis, Harrodsburg; two sons, Irvin Eugene Hendren and Wendell Brack Hendren, both of Charlotte, NC; one brother, Ezra Weldon, Louisville; one sister, Pauline Riley, Lawrenceburg and seven grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Hendren will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. with the Rev. Gary Powell and the Rev. Gary Story officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Davis, Todd Davis, Dennis Davis, Chad Hendren, Travis Hendren and Nathan Hendren. Honorary bearers will be the staff of Heritage Hospice.
Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and until the hour of service on Thursday.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice.
DONALD CAMMACK
Mr. Donald Ray Cammack, 58, 210½ Lynn Drive, Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995, at Woodford Memorial Hospital in Versailles.
A native of Shelby County he was born May 6, 1936. He was the son of Geneva Hughes Cammack, Lawrenceburg, and the late Allen Cammack.
He was a former tree trimmer and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: a daughter, Mrs. Jay (Jan) Brown, Salvisa; four sisters, Mrs. William (Martha Bruce) Campbell, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Benton (Emma) Horn, Jeffersonville, IN, Mrs. Woody (Carole) Cammack, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. John (Brenda) Frank, Louisville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Cammack, Jr.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg, with the Rev. James C. Siers officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Shawn Hutton, Ron Mitchell, Jerry McGuire, Brad McGuire, Chad Jeffries and Jeff Shouse.
ROSALYN WALTEMYER
Mrs. Rosalyn A. Best Waltemyer, 66, Pascagoula, MS, died Friday, March 17, 1995 at her home.
Born June 30, 1928 in Mercer County, she had lived in Pascagoula for 34 years.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pascagoula and a member of the Eastern Star in Kentucky.
Survivors include: her husband, Martin Strine Waltemyer, Pascagoula; one son, Anthony L. (Tony) Best, Mobile; two brothers, Melwood Adkinson, Biloxi and Lee O. Adkinson, Harrodsburg, Ky.; four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 20, at O'Bryant-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Pascagoula, MS, with the Rev. James V. Miller officiating. Burial was in Serene Memorial Gardens, Escatawpa, MS.
Pallbearers were James E. Best, Stephen Childers, Martin Waltemyer, Jr. and Larry Moore.
EVA WINCHESTER
Mrs. Eva Winchester, 90, died Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at Garrard County Memorial Hospital, Lancaster.
She was born November 10, 1904 in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Montgomery and Vie Upchurch Burton.
She was a homemaker and a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Hubert Winchester, Lancaster; one daughter, Ina Sherrow, Harrodsburg; two sons, Irvin and Willard Winchester, both of Garrard County; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Lee Winchester.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 14 at Ramsey Funeral Home, Lancaster, with the Rev. Larry Harris officiating. Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Myron Ellis, Rick Campbell, Tim Murphy, Jerry Lee Winchester, Gary Winchester and Jeremy Catlett.
BOYD COLLET
Mr. Boyd Collett, 84, of 560 West Broadway, died Saturday, March 25, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born March 13, 1911 in Bell County, he was the son of the late Robert and Martha Collett. He was the widower of Gracie Holland Collett.
He was former owner and operator of OK Cab Company in Bell County from 1956 to 1976, a member of West Pineville Baptist Church and attended the United Pentecostal Church in Harrodsburg.
Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Kay Conover, Harrodsburg, one son-in-law, Mr. R. Alan Conover, Harrodsburg, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Caleb (Lucy) Tuttle, Pineville; and one granddaughter, Hannah Marie Conover of Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 27 at the Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, with the Rev. Charles F. Jones officiating.
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
NITA DRURY
Mrs. Nita Mae Drury, 92, of 1638 Danville Road, died Sunday, March 26, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born September 19, 1902 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Drury and Mary Meigs Shelton Drury. She was the widow of Carl Drury.
She was a retired merchant of Drury's Store at Duncan, and a member of the Antioch Christian Church.
Survivors include, one son, Levon Drury, Harrodsburg; three granddaughters, Suzanne Gravle, Judy Renfro, Paulette Hinshaw; one grandson, Kevin Drury; and four great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Drury were held Wednesday, March 29, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Walter officiating. Burial was in Grapevine cemetery.
Pallbearers were Marsdon B. Lake, Carroll Gritton, Buford Taylor, Kevin Drury, Brent Gibson, Corde Gravle and Justin Gravle.
CORA CROSSFIELD
Miss Cora Thelma Crossfield, 85, of 3901 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa, died Sunday, March 26, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born August 31, 1909 in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late K. E. Crossfield and Lizzie Dean Crossfield.
She was a retired nurse's aid at Kentucky State Hospital, a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ and the Ebenezer Homemakers Club.
Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Mary Crossfield, Salvisa; several nieces and nephews, including, Linda Murry, Kathy Sexton and Charles F. Crossfield.
Services for Miss Crossfield were held Tuesday March 28 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Brother Mike Abbott officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charles, Rick, John, Bill, Gayle and Daryl Crossfield.
DOROTHY SANDERS
Mrs. Dorothy F. Sanders, 72, of Rockford, IL, died Sunday, March 26, 1995, at her residence.
Born September 20, 1922 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Winnifred Graham Watts.
She was wed to Bruce E. Sanders July 4, 1939 in Jeffersonville, IN, who predeceased her on December 8, 1983.
She was an avid bowler and an Avon representative for many years.
Survivors include: two daughters, Peggy Ann Griese, Loves Park, IL and Carolyn Mortonson, Rockford, IL; four grandchildren, Gary Bruce Griese, Elmhurst, IL, Linda Susan Griese, Winnebago, Robert and Brenda Gustafson, both of Rockford, IL. She was preceded in death by a sister, Susan.
Services for Mrs. Sanders were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30 at the Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., 215 N. Sixth Street, Rockford, IL. Burial was in Willwood Burial Park.
BURNICE JONES
Mr. Burnice F. Jones, 75, of Louisville, died Monday, March 27, 1995, at his residence after a brief illness.
Born September 26, 1919 in Mayo, he was the son of the late Farris and Cordie Jones.
He was a Mason and served as chairman of the Board of Deacons of the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville. He was a veteran of WW II.
Survivors include: his wife, Martha Fisher Jones, Louisville; one sister, Mrs. Garnetta Meaux, Harrodsburg; one brother who is a twin, Ernest Jones, Versailles; several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Jones were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday March 31 at the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. C. Mackey Daniels officiating. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Daniels and the Rev. Richard Hill of the First Baptist Church in Danville. Burial was in Hilldale Cemetery, Danville.
Pallbearers were officers of the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church.
Smith-Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
JONATHAN RIFE
Jonathan Christopher Donald Rife, age 3 months, son of Christopher Lewis and Ann Margaret Logue Rife of 610 Bellows Mill Road died Friday, March 31, 1995 at his residence. He was born December 26, 1994 in Danville.
Survivors other than his parents include: maternal grandfather James Donald Logue, Harrodsburg; maternal grandmother Anna Elliott, Lancaster; paternal grandfather Cleveland Rife, Oakwood, Virginia; paternal grandmother Naomi Rife, Oakwood, Virginia; great maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thurman Logue, Mercer County; paternal great grandmother Mrs. Gladys Gibson, Hurley, Virginia; maternal great grandmother Marcella White, Harrodsburg; maternal great grandfather Lance Reed, Harrodsburg; maternal step-grandfather William Phillip Elliott, Lancaster; and maternal step-grandmother Doris Logue.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Everett Priddy and Bro. Bobby Logue officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
The casket was carried to the grave by Mr. Clifford Long.
LEE KING
Mr. Lee Thomas King, age 89, of 331 Barr Street died Thursday, March 30, 1995 at the Kentucky Veteran's Center in Wilmore.
Born December 27, 1905 in Mercer County he was the son of the late William Davis and Lucretia Curd King.
He was a retired farmer and had served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church, a member of Douglas Laws Post #52, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews: J. C. and Dorothy Murphy, and Cecil and Mildred Perkins all of Lexington, Lucretia E. Ward of Versailles and William Grimes of Burgin, four great nieces and four great nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. John Lane officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery with John Ward, Phillip McCormick, Darron Vandivier, Joe Byrd, Jim Murphy and Doug Martin serving as pallbearers.
C. K. PROCTOR
Clyde Kenneth (Sonny) Proctor, son of the late Estella Anderson and Houston Proctor, died March 15, 1995 in Muncie, IN.
Born January 19, 1933 in Shakertown, he was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and the University of Kentucky. He was employed by NCR 29 years and a member of the Church of Christ in Muncie.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Carey Proctor, Muncie; two sons, Gary Proctor, Parker City, IN and Dan Proctor, Long Island, NY; one daughter, Renea Conley, Indianapolis, IN; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Houston Proctor, Jr.
Services for Mr. Proctor were held March 18 at Meeks Mortuary Chapel, Muncie, IN, with Pastor Larry Reynolds officiating. Final resting place is Elm Ridge Mausoleum, Muncie.
OPAL POWELL
Mrs. Opal Bishop Powell, 79, of 316 Forrest St., Berea, died Friday March 31, 1995 at the Madison Manor Nursing Home in Richmond.
Born June 23, 1915, she was the daughter of the late James Madison and Martha Victoria Bishop Powell.
She graduated from Wallins Creek High School, in Harlan County and attended Sue Bennett College and Western Kentucky University. She graduated from Berea College in 1936. She was a homemaker.
She was the widow of Smith T. Powell, Jr.
Survivors include: two sons: Smith T. Powell III, Berea, and James M. Powell, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Martha Anne Crouse, Clay Center, NE; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, four great grandchildren and 11 step-great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Powell were held Monday April 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hustonville Christian Church with the Rev. Michael Stump and the Rev. Joseph K. Altman officiating.
Pallbearers were George E. Powell, Sr., James Michael Powell II, Lindsey Wells Powell, Smith T. Powell IV, Tom Clay Powell, and William Christopher Powell. Burial was in the Hustonville Cemetery.
Fox Funeral Home of Stanford was in charge of arrangements.
JACK RAYBOURNE
Mr. Jack Raybourne, 75, of Bardstown Road, Springfield, died March 27, 1995 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Born May 12, 1919 in Mackville, he was the son of the late Walter Wycoff and Martha Shewmaker Raybourne.
He was a retired farmer, a member of the Springfield Christian Church where he taught the Men's Sunday School class for forty years, a member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge #50, Washington Chapter #27, Springfield Council #52 and the Marion Commandery #24.
He was a member of the Springfield Lions Club where he served as president from July 1964 to July 1965.
He served as state representative from 1954 to 1958 and as state senator from 1961 to 1965 and held the position as Washington County PVA from 1965 until his retirement in 1985.
He was a past president of the Kentucky PVA Association and chairman of the Washington County Democratic Committee for many years. He served as a Kentucky delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1964.
He was a 1937 graduate of Mackville High School and attended the University of Kentucky for three years. He served as a trustee of St. Catherine college for a number of years.
Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Margaret Cull Raybourne, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Sandra) Carey, Lebanon; two sons, Jack W. Raybourne of Mechanicsville, VA and Kenneth A. Raybourne of Nicholasville; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Thompson, Mackville, Mrs. Jimmie (Roxie) Grider, Springfield and Mrs. Harold (Blanche) Milburn, Lexington; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services for Mr. Raybourne were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at the Springfield Christian Church with Bro. Jon Weiner, assisted by the Rev. Ken Graham, officiating. Burial was in Cemetery Hill, Springfield.
Pallbearers were Kevin Carey, Kelly Raybourne, Don Bailey, Bill Cull, Richard Kenne and George Matherly. Honorary bearers were Jimmy Clements, Sterling Raybourne, Jack Johnson, Bob Milburn, Chester Holderman, Vernon Moore, Howard Brady and Ben Barber.
Carey & Son Funeral Home, Springfield, in charge of arrangements.
EULA WOODS
Mrs. Eula Chilton Woods, 92, of 419 Harrods Court, died Friday, March 31, 1995 at Tifton, GA.
Born August 15, 1902 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Holly H. and Cornelia Ransdell Chilton. She was the widow of Ansel Woods.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, Eastern Star Chapter 309 and a past Matron.
Survivors include: three daughters; Mrs. Howard (Helen) Tracy, Grand Island, NE, Jean Patterson, Tifton, GA and Mrs. Elmer (Beatrice) Tatum, Boyle County; one step-daughter, Mrs. Jack (Charlotte) Gunter, Santa Rose, CA; two step-sons, David Woods, Lawrenceburg and Maurice Woods, Holland, IN; one sister, Isa Juel Chilton, Harrodsburg; eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Woods were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 4 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor and Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in the Bohon Cemetery. Eastern Star Services were at 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 3.
Pallbearers were Andrew and Garnett Tatum, Wilburn Turner, Michael Cannon, Holly and Daniel Chilton.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eastern Star Home or the American Cancer Society.
MARION DRAKEFORD
Mr. Marion Thomas Drakeford, 70, 357 N. Main Street, died Sunday, April 2, 1995 at his residence.
Born November 21, 1924 in Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Robert Hall and Letha Vance Drakeford.
He was a retired co-owner of Drakeford Tire Co., a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, American Legion, VFW, Optimist Club and a former Mason. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include: his wife, Loretta Bennett Holt Drakeford, Harrodsburg, three sons, Wendell Drakeford, Cynthiana, Jim Drakeford, Harrodsburg and Terry Drakeford, Lexington; one daughter, Linda Drakeford, Harrodsburg, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vance and Robert Hall Drakeford.
Services for Mr. Drakeford were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Michael Conover and Father Joe Muench officiating. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robert Vance Drakeford, Marion Woodford Drakeford, John Hamilton Drakeford, Jerry Thomas Drakeford, Robert Hall Drakeford, III and Garret Leslie Drakeford.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the Salvation Army.
MARSHALL BURNS
Mr. Marshall J. Burns, 93, of Davison, MI, died Wednesday, March 29, 1995 at St. Joseph Hospital, Davison.
Born in Mackville on November 27, 1901 he had been a resident of Davison for 31 years.
He was a member of Masonic Fellowship Lodge #490 F&AM, the American Bookkeepers Association, the Old Newsboys, and Buick Retiree's Club. He was employed by Buick Motor Division for 38 years, retiring in 1960.
He married Lillian G. McDonald on June 7, 1924, who survives. Additional survivors include; a daughter and son-in-law, Doreen and George Stone, Davison, MI; a sister, Opal Claunch, Harrodsburg; a brother Dewey Burns, Mackville; and one grandson.
Services for Mr. Burns were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 31, at Allen-Raysin Funeral Home, Davison, MI, with the Rev. Floyd Wehner officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Masonic memorial services were held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday.
EMILY SPARROW
Mrs. Emily Pulliam Sparrow, 91, of 423 College Manor died Sunday, April 2, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital Extended Care.
Born February 2, 1904 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late George and John Ellen Burgin Pulliam.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Salvisa Christian Church and the Salvisa Ladies Aid.
Survivors include: two sisters-in-law, Christine Sparrow of Lawrenceburg and Dorothy Sparrow of Salvisa; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly T. Sparrow, four sisters and four brothers.
Funeral services were held Wednesday April 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Koch officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Richard Sparrow, Kent Sparrow, Harold Davis, Kelly Bugg, David Sparrow, William Alvin Burton, Alan Sparrow and John Mark Johnson. Honorary bearers were Larry Stopher, David Woods, Al Abner, Eugene Price, Jerry Kays, Charles Bugg, Jr., James Stratton, Roy Bugg, Richard Sparrow, Barry Proctor, William Otis, Sonny Fallis, Henry Pulliam and Richard Proctor.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Salvisa Baptist Church.
LUTISHIE LOGSDON
Mrs. Lutishie Logsdon, 87, died Saturday April 1, 1995 at Northfield Manor Nursing Home, Louisville.
She was the former Lutishie Duncan, a native of Scott County, TN, and a member of Truth Baptist Church.
Survivors include: a son, David Logsdon, Louisville; three stepdaughters, Gladis Ruth of Science Hill, Georgia Frazier of Mt. Eden and Stella Jones of Shelbyville; two brothers, George M. and Hurstel Duncan, both of Louisville; two grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 23 step-great grandchildren, and 15 step great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3 at the McAfee-Resthaven Funeral Home, Louisville. Burial was at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Mrs. Logsdon was the grandmother of Mary Durham of Harrodsburg.
JOHN HENRY
John Edward Henry, age 74, 611 Beaumont Ave., died Thursday, April 6, 1995 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
A native of Mercer County he was born March 17, 1921, son of the late Richard and Bridget McCrystal Henry.
He was a U. S. Navy veteran of WW II, a retired general contractor and builder in Mercer County for 25 years, and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Sally Woods Henry, Harrodsburg; two daughters; Patricia Henry Ring, Garden City, NY and Jeri Henry Cason, Mercer County; two sisters, Retha Traynor and Rosa Ruby, both of Harrodsburg; three grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 8, 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church by Father Joe Muench, Father Stanley Osbourne and Rev. David Hartman. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gus Clarke, Benton Lake, Jimmy Pearson, Ed Roberts, Jimmy McGlone, Grif Cason and Bill Ring.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Andrew Catholic Church.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JACOB KING
Jacob Levi Skyler King, infant son of Linda Carol King of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: two sisters, Ariel Christina Dawn King and Carolyn Michelle King, both of Harrodsburg; one brother, Johnathan Paul King, Harrodsburg; one grandfather, Gary King, Harrodsburg; one grandmother, Josephine King, Harrodsburg; one great grandmother, Tressie Griffin, Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by great grandparents, John Wesley Griffin, Calvin H. G. King and Delilah B. King.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 9 at Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. Lewis Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Gary W. and David King.
Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ALMA TAYLOR
Mrs. Alma Sims Taylor, 81, of 301 W. Main St., Burgin, died Friday, April 7, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born February 10, 1914 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Nellie Gibson Sims. She was the widow of Marvin Taylor.
She was a seamstress at Mercer Dress for 21 years, a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church, former 4-H leader, and a former member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.
Survivors include: two sons, Kenneth Taylor, McAfee, Ronnie G. Taylor, Burgin; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Anne Belle) Fallis, Salvisa, Mrs. Cecil (Christine) Broughton, Batavia, OH; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Taylor.
Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Lowe and the Rev. Patrick Wren officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Junior Sims, Wayne Broughton, Don Whittaker, Howard Fallis, Jr., Joe Hayslett, Charles Sanders, and Lee Sanders.
OPHA WARNER
Mrs. Opha T. Warner, 86, formerly of Chestnut Street, died Sunday, April 9, 1995 at the Charleston Health Care Center in Danville.
Born November 3, 1908 in Washington County she was the daughter of the late Foster and Sarah Roberts Salmon and the widow of Homer H. Warner.
She was a homemaker and a former Avon Associate. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church and a former Sunday School teacher.
Survivors include: two sons, Junior Warner, Harrodsburg, Billy C. Warner, Boca Raton, FL; one stepson, Maurice Warner, Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Mrs. Odell Tumey, Danville; two grandchildren, three step grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral, Home with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Greg Warner, Clay Chesar, Larry Chesar, Will Chesar, Ernie Thro, Dr. Kelly Deaton, and Dr. Dan Tumey.
HYMAN REYNOLDS
Mr. Hyman Reynolds, 73, of 1003 Coleman Court, died Monday, April 10, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born May 7, 1921 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Elijah Lee and Leona Smock Reynolds.
He was retired from Dairyman, a U. S. Air Force veteran of WW II and a member of the Cornishville Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Cornell Mobley Reynolds; one daughter, Janet Price, Mercer County, three sons; Michael Reynolds and Thomas Reynolds, both of Mercer County and Gene Reynolds of Newburgh, IN; two sisters, Eloise Coulter, Washington County, Leveda Gillis, Frankfort; two brothers, Hershel Reynolds, Mt. Washington and Donnie Reynolds, Fern Creek; fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Wilma Whitehouse, and two brothers, Elijah Lee Reynolds, Jr., and Bobby T. Reynolds.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour and Bro. Marcus Prather officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
LARRY HAWKINS
Mr. Larry William Hawkins, 70, of Life Care Center, Greenville, TN, formerly of Salvisa, died Friday, April 7, 1995 at VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN.
Born March 27, 1925 in Bulls Gap, TN, he was the son of the late James Grant Hawkins and Leona Evans Hawkins. He was the widower of Lorene Dillingham Hawkins.
He was a self-employed, retired farmer and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. He was an army veteran of WW II.
Survivors include: three brothers, Daniel V. Hawkins, Ft. Myers, FL, James G. Hawkins, Spring Hill, FL, and Charles E. Hawkins, Mohawk, TN; three sisters, Ruby Diggs and Frances Smith, both of Dayton, OH, and Lillie Ann White, Greenville, TN; one granddaughter.
Services for Mr. Hawkins were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 10, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Barry Harmon officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were W. A. "Boots" Miller, J. B. Claunch, John Lay and Richard Green.
NELL VANARSDALL
Mrs. Nell VanArsdall, 91, of 409 N. First St., Burgin, died Thursday, April 6, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born May 3, 1903 in Castlewood, VA, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. Garrett and Margaret Banner Garrett.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Burgin Christian Church and a charter member of the Burgin Homemakers club.
Survivors include: her husband, Robert Scott VanArsdall, Burgin; two sons, Fred Wesley and Robert Charles VanArsdall, both of Burgin; one daughter, Julia Ann Barnott, Lexington; one sister, Virginia Tanner, Lexington; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. VanArsdall were held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Reiss and the Rev. Mike Moore officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John Robert, Fred Dean and John David Barnott, Mike Armstrong, Russell Richenback, Alan and Tom VanArsdall. Honorary bearers were Debbie, Kelly and Beth VanArsdall, Ellen Richenbach, Peggy and Becky Barnott.
Memorials are suggested to the Burgin Christian Church.
LURA SALLEE
Mrs. Lura B. Sallee, 90, of 359 Bacon Court, died Tuesday, April 11, 1995, at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born July 26, 1904 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Carter and Ora Mae Peavler Carter. She was the widow of Orville Sallee.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Cornishville Christian Church.
Survivors include: one son, Bobby Gene Sallee, Harrodsburg; five daughters, Mary Katherine Hopkins and Joyce Sallee, both of Harrodsburg, Mrs. Richard (Ethel Mae) Russell, Springfield, Mrs. Kenneth (Jo Ann) Lay, Phoenix, AZ, and Mrs. Rex (Earnestine) Crecelius, Milltown, IN; two brothers, B. Isham, Harrodsburg, and Gilbert Carter, Cave City; three sisters, Gladys Berger, Ashland, Louise Dean, Harrodsburg, and Martha Carr, FL; 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two grandchildren and two sons, J. L. and Camillus Sallee.
Services for Mrs. Sallee will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 14 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Stan Houser and Bro. Leonard Price officiating. Burial will be in the Cornishville Christian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation is after 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Cornishville Christian Church.
BILLIE MILLER
Mrs. Billie Trimble Miller, 73, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995 at the Nazareth Nursing Home in Louisville.
Born December 1, 1921, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jeanetta and George Trimble.
She worked in cosmetology most of her life, starting her vocation in Harrodsburg. She had lived in Louisville for the past 50 years.
Survivors include: two step children, Kathy (Miller) Irvin and Frank Miller, Jr. of Louisville; three sisters, Bettie Stevens, Harper Woods, MI, Joyce Siferlien, New Port Richey, FL and Pat Young, Danville.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Pearson Funeral Home, Louisville. Burial was in Cave Hill Cemetery.
JOSSIE HINES
Mrs. Jossie Prewitt Hines, 91, 639 Maple St., Newport, KY, died Thursday, April 13, 1995 at her residence.
A native of Mercer County, she was born March 8, 1904, daughter of the late Robert Sidney and Nancy Susan Bugg Prewitt.
She was the widow of George M. Hines. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Ruth Mattingly, Newport; one sister, Laura Prewitt, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Service were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15, at the McClellan Funeral Home by Rev. Bob Bausam. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
NINA GWINN
Nina Miller Gwinn, age 98, 464 W. Broadway, Danville, died Thursday, April 15, at the Friendship House in Danville.
Born April 10, 1897, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Lucy Woodson Miller.
She was a retired Mercer County school teacher, a member of the Danville Homemakers and a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Danville.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, in Burgin Memorial Gardens by Dr. David Hilton and Dr. Quentin E. Scholtz.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Centenary United Methodist Church.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM CATON
William Carlisle Caton, 64, of Erlanger, died Thursday, April 13, 1995.
He was the son of the late Rilla and A. J. Caton, Sr., of Mercer County.
Mr. Caton retired after 30 years of service with the U. S. Postal Service in Cincinnati. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a member of the First Baptist Church in Ludlow, and attended Erlanger Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post #20 in Elsmere.
Survivors include, his wife, Norma Terry Caton; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Deborah Jean) Onkst; one sister, Frances Thurmond, Danville; two brothers, Harold Caton, Danville and Ralph Caton, Perryville; and two grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Caton were held at 2:00 p.m., April 18, in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with entombment in the Mausoleum.
Pallbearers were James Willis, Willard Stevens, James Wheeler, William Anderson, Thomas Marshall and Arnold Curtis, Jr.
Memorials are suggested to Erlanger Baptist Church Building Fund, 127 Erlanger Road, Erlanger, KY 41018.
KEVIN YEARY
Kevin Yeary, 35, of 110 Broadway, Versailles, died Saturday, April 15, 1995.
Born in Lexington, he was the son of Betty Jarman, Danville and William H. Yeary, Jr., Burgin.
He was an Elder at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Versailles and was a sheet metal worker for Kirk and Blum in Lexington.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Amanda Yeary and two sons, Joshua and Zachary Yeary, Versailles; a step father, Alex Jarman, Danville, a step mother, Loretta Yeary, Burgin; two brothers, William Yeary III, Danville and Timothy Yeary, Augusta; one half sister, Gina Yeary, Lexington; two half brothers, Alex Jarman III, Burgin, and Todd Jarman, Lexington.
Services were held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 17 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Versailles.
Memorials are suggested to the Kingdom Hall or a charity of choice.
Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home, Versailles, was in charge of arrangements.
AILEEN DOUGLAS
Mrs. Aileen Frances McKitric Douglas, 39, of 354 Manhattan Dr., Lexington, died Wednesday, April 12, 1995.
A native of Burgin, she was the daughter of Ralph and Georgie McKitric.
She was a member of the House of Prayer, Versailles.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: her husband, Elder Rodney Douglas; a goddaughter, Teallah Marshall; five sisters, Eloise and Angela McKitric, Joyce Moore, Teresa Logan, and Sandra Relfrod; two brothers, Ralph and Kevin McKitric.
Services for Mrs. Douglas were held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, at the House of Prayer by Elder John A. Smith. Burial was in Robinson Roe cemetery in Burgin.
Smith and Smith Funeral Home. Lexington, was in charge of arrangements.
RYAN LEWIS
Ryan Lewis, age 2, Lexington, son of Walter Howard (Buddy) II and Elizabeth Alice Johnson Lewis, died Thursday, April 13, 1995 at University Hospital.
Survivors, other than his parents, include maternal grandparents, Gerald and Billie Bonta Johnson; paternal grandparents, Walter Howard and Doris Ann Glass Lewis; two great grandmothers, Alice Bonta and Ruth Johnson, both of Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 17, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home by the Rev. Tony Amerine with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tommy and Joey Miller, and Mike and Jeremy McGaughey. Honorary bearers were his cousins, Robert Jacobs, Josh Rogers, Evan Miller and Alyssa Diane Hamm.
ROBERT SMITH
Robert William Smith, 47, of 301 Longview, died Saturday, April 15, 1995, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville.
Born August 1, 1947, he was a native of Detroit, MI.
He was a salesman for the Mueller Company and a veteran of the U. S. Army
Survivors include: his wife, Judy Smith, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Kelly Donna and Kerry Crandall Smith, both of Harrodsburg; one brother, John Wesley Cansler, Detroit; two sisters, Judy Heshaft and Marcia Johnstone, both of Detroit.
Services for Mr. Smith were held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 17 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Father Joe Muench officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Cardinal Hill Hospital. (had fatal heart attack on the golf course - Remains were cremated and ashes spread upon Old Bridge Golf Course.)
JEFF BANKS
Mr. Jeff Banks, 67, of 2418 Harrodsburg Road, Mackville, died Monday April 17, 1995 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Born May 2, 1927 he was a native of Whitesburg, son of the late Harrod Banks and Vadie Fotch Banks.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Pentecostal church.
Survivors include: two sons, Larry Banks, Mackville and Dennis Banks of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Brenda) Hendren of Mackville, Kathy Banks, Springfield, and Mary Banks of Fairborn, OH; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Banks of Whitesburg, one half brother, Jim Banks of Whitesburg; one sister, Mrs. Virgil (Ida) Fife of Marysville, TN, six half sisters, Alma Fields, Daisy Boggs, Atha Fields, and Mary Ann Pendleton, all of Whitesburg, Barbara Goble of Wabash, IN and Jean Poisel of Scipio, IN; two step sisters, Ida Long, Taylorsville, IN and Dicy Absher of Naples, FL.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at Carey & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Nelson Reynolds officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ricky Cheatham. Burial was in Peter Cemetery, Mackville.
Pallbearers were Bobby Bottom, Ernest Bottom, R. C. Hendren, Joe Russell, Donnie Fife, Tim and Michael Banks.
MARY QUILLEN
Mrs. Mary Belle Quillen, 76, of 308 N. Doctor, St., Springfield, died Monday, April 17, 1995 at her residence.
Born September 26, 1918 to the late Floyd and Anna Mae Watts Harmon, she was a native of Washington County.
She was a former employee of General Electric and was a member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one sister, Mrs. John (Marian) Bottoms, Mackville; two grandchildren, Jeffrey Harmon, Harrodsburg and Wendy White, Danville; three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Quillen and a son, Jimmy Harmon.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Lambert officiating. Burial was in Peter Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Stevie Bottoms, Bennie Bottoms, Shirley Harmon, Mitchell Harmon, Mark Harmon and David Harmon.
WANDA KELLY
Mrs. Wanda Stevens Kelly, 56, of 4351 Lexington Road, died Sunday, April 23, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born in Boyle County July 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Martha Crouch Atwell, Danville, and the late Raymond Chase Stevens.
She attended Midway Nursing School and Campbellsville College and was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Lisa K. Elliott, Danville; two sons, Harlan Clay Kelly and Monte Ross Kelly, both of Harrodsburg; two grandsons.
Funeral services were held at 10:30, Tuesday, April 25, at the Centenary United Methodist Church with Dr. Quentin E. Scholtz officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Elliott, Tommy Norvell, Jackie Casey, Ray Johnson, Earl Pinkston and Allen Case. Honorary bearers were grandsons Joseph Chase Cunningham and Justin Ray Kelly.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
CLELL RANDOLPH
Mr. Clell "C. B." Randolph, 57, of 3445 Wallingford Court, died Wednesday, April 19, 1995, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington.
Born September 15, 1937, in Casey County, he was the son of Mary Price Randolph of Junction City and the late Deward Randolph.
He was a machinist with Semicon Co. He was a charter member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Moreland and belonged to Devondale Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Phyllis Watts Randolph; two sons, Clell B. "C. B." Randolph, Jr. and Steven Mark Randolph, both of Lexington; a stepson, Justin C. Hire, Lexington; two sisters, Nancy Thompson and Elizabeth Walls, both of Junction City; three brothers, Elwood Randolph, Hustonville, Bill Randolph, Harrodsburg, and Jerry Randolph of Junction City; five grandsons.
Services were held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at Milward Funeral Home by the Rev. Ernest Martin and Brother John T. Thompson. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Heritage Hospice, Danville.
BESSIE CHUMLEY
Mrs. Bessie M. Chumley, 94, of 176 Castle Heights, died Saturday, April 22, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born April 10, 1901 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late David Watson Murphy and Paralee Duggins Murphy. She was the widow of Hubert Chumley.
She was a telephone operator with South Central Bell and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and the Mercer County Humane Society.
Survivors include: four nieces, Fern Camic, Harrodsburg, Helen Sims and Corinne Grove, both of Frankfort, and Velma Stull of Florida; one nephew, Henry Hugh Murphy, Cincinnati, OH.
Services for Mrs. Chumley were held at 10:30 a.m., April 24 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Stephen L. Bailey, Stephen C. Bailey, Preston Burgin, Eddie Sherrow, Bill Grigsby and T. S Moore.
Memorials are suggested to the piano fund at the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
GERALD STINE
Mr. Gerald Lee Stine, 47, of 415 Handy Pike died Sunday, April 23, 1995 at the Meadowbrook Health Care Center in Lexington.
Born August 27, 1947 in Mercer County, he was the son of Ralph Lee and Gladys Ann Buckley Stine of Mercer County.
He was a farm laborer and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: a step paternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Mae Stine, Burgin; two sons, Eric Lee Stine, Mercer County and Timothy Edward Stine, Boyle County; two brothers, Donnie Montgomery, Burgin and Rodney Dale Stine, Mercer County; one grandson.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. John Penick officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dennis Wade, Stanley Riney, Joshua Stine, Jeffrey Montgomery, Joe Sanders, and Clyde Major. Honorary bearers were Sam Stine and Dean Derringer.
HOWARD EDELEN II
Mr. Howard Gable (Danny) Edelen II, 43, of 220 Azalea Street, died Monday, April 24, 1995, at his residence.
Born September 16, 1952 in Marion County he was the son of John Gable Edelen of Lebanon and Mary Frances Trigg of Springfield. He was the husband of Christine Dean Edelen of Harrodsburg.
He was a former custodian at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital, former employee of Diamond Point Silk Screening Company and was a painter, employed at Shakertown. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Springfield and attended First Baptist Church in Harrodsburg.
Survivors, in addition to his wife and parents, include: one son, Howard Gable Edelen III, Harrodsburg; three brothers, James Henry Edelen of Bowling Green, Charles Andrew Edelen, Portland, OR and Joseph Anthony Edelen of Campbellsville.
Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the First Baptist Church, Broadway, Harrodsburg by the Rev. R. J. Gentry, the Rev. J. D. Short, and Father Patrick Bolten. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Fred Bottoms, Willie "Jack Rabbit" Bottoms, Gary Daniels, Mike Grubbs, Bill Hendrix and Norris McKee. Honorary bearers were Larry Andrews, L. J. Bates, James Ellery, Frank Kemplin, Gene Middleton and Lamont Trigg.
Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
J. B. HURST
John Breckenridge "J. B." Hurst, 81, of 547 Chestnut Street, died Wednesday, April 26, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born December 28, 1913, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Major Hurst and Mary Sallee Hurst.
He was a retired employee of Corning Glass Works, a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ and attended the Harrodsburg Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Peggy) Gorham, Salvisa; one step daughter, Mrs. Charles (Debbie) Roach, Harrodsburg; two step sons, Jim Miller and David Miller, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Lula Kurtz, Cincinnati: two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and six step grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Hurst will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Girard and Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 5:00 p.m. Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. until the hour of service Friday.
Pallbearers will be Carlos Dennis, Louis Veatch, Jay and Bobby Kurtz, Tommy Wiley and Donald Gritton. Honorary bearers are members of the Frank Trisler Sunday School Class.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
BYRON COMPTON
Byron Taylor Compton, 66, of Center Parkway, Lexington, died Saturday, April 29, 1995 at Scott General Hospital in Georgetown.
Born July 3, 1928 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Russell Compton and Viola Burton Lester.
He was a retired salesman from Halloran Auto and a member of the Lions Club.
Survivors include: his mother, Viola Lester, Lexington; three sons, Stephen T. Compton, Lexington, Jeffrey L. Compton, Versailles, and Richard L. Compton, Nashville, TN; one sister, Jane Compton, Lexington; a brother, Eugene Compton, Lexington, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Graveside services for Mr. Compton were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at Spring Hill Cemetery with Rob Harbison officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Lions Club Eye Bank.
TOSHA MOORE
Tosha Nicole Moore, 13, of 150 Motley Lane, died Friday, April 28, 1995 at Big South Fork river in Stearns, KY.
Born June 4, 1981 in Rockcastle County, she was the daughter of Ronnie Dillard Moore and Martha Karen Mullins Moore.
She was a seventh grade student at Burgin Independent School, a member of the Junior High Cheerleader Squad and the Drama Club.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: one brother, Ronnie Dustin Moore; one sister, Angelia Leigh Moore; paternal grandmother, Christine Moore, Somerset; paternal grandfather, Luther Moore, Rockcastle County; and a great grandmother, Pearl Massey, Somerset.
Services for Miss Moore were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Patrick Wren officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were members of the seventh grade basketball team. Honorary bearers were Holly Roney, Stephanie Whitenack, Crystal Hall and the Junior High cheerleader squad.
HASSELL SIMS
Mr. Hassell B. Sims, 66, of 331 North Main Street, died Sunday, April 30, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born September 10, 1928 in Cornishville he was the son of the late Finis J. and Cora Mae Gritton Sims.
He was a retired plumber, a member of the American Legion Post #0200, Louisville, a member of the Cornishville Christian Church and had served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Imogene Warner Sims,; one daughter, Sylvia Sims Hayslett, Burgin; three sisters, Laura Wright and Dora Margaret Lowe, both of Mercer County and Mary Easterling, Middletown, OH; one brother, Clyde Sims, Mercer County and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. David Hartman and Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were William Lee Hayslett, Jr., William Lee (Bill) Hayslett III, George Fisher, Lewis Hafley, Clyde Sims, Jr. and Marvin Claunch. Honorary bearers were Steven Lee Browning, Walter Elliott, J. B. Peavler, Jerry Peavler, Darrell Peavler, Gary Minch and Coleman Durr.
Contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association, the Disabled American Veterans, or the charity of one's choice.
ELLEN CARLETON
Mrs. Ellen W. Carleton, 75, of 860 Perryville Road, died Saturday, April 29, 1995 at her residence.
A native of Lexington, she was the daughter of the late John and Annabelle Nunnelley Weathers. She was a retired accountant with the Kentucky Department of Parks and a member of the Burgin Homemakers club.
Survivors include: her husband, Hope D. Carleton; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Cathy) Hardin, Great Lakes, IL; a son, Hope D. Carleton Jr., Salvisa; a mother-in-law, Lucille Carleton, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 Tuesday May 2, at the W. R. Milward Mortuary, Broadway, Lexington, conducted by the Rev. Mark Reiss with burial in the Lexington Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Hope D. Carleton Jr., Steve Hart, Richard Hardin, Ruel Hardin, Bert Hardin and James Patton.
CHRISTOPHER STIGALL
Christopher Wells Stigall, age 7 months, of 303 Carson Court, died Friday, May 5, 1995, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington.
Born September 27, 1994 he was the son of Mark Antonio Stigall and Teresa Daniels.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include: maternal grandmother, Nancy Douglas, Harrodsburg; maternal grandfather, Larry Daniels, Salvisa; paternal grandmother, Janice Stigall, Harrodsburg and paternal great grandmother, Geneva Buster, Harrodsburg.
Graveside services were held Monday, May 8, at the Hebron Cemetery in Anderson County, with Bro. Dallas Daniels officiating. Pallbearers were Ronald Dale Douglas and Scott Morton.
Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, was in charge of arrangements.
COLEMAN REED
Mr. Coleman Reed, 84, of 1925 Curdsville Road, died Friday, May 5, 1995, at Central Baptist Hospital.
Born October 5, 1910 in Madison County, the was the son of the late Luther Thomas and Patricia Jane Motley Reed.
He was a retired farmer, the husband of Lucille Kurtz Reed and a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
Additonal survivors include: two sons, Thomas Holman Reed, Salvisa, and James Edward Reed, Harrodsburg; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Kennimer, Covington, three grandchildren, one great grandchild.
Services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 8 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick Wren officiating.
Burial was in Shawnee Run Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gene, Jimmy, Ray and James Allen Motley, James Stinnett and Dustin Alford. Honorary bearers were T. C. and Jim Reed.
FANNIE LAKES
Mrs. Fannie Lakes, 89, of 333 Daughters Park in Lancaster, died Saturday, May 13, 1995 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Jackson County, the daughter of the late Wiley and Debbie Lakes Smith.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Buena Vista Baptist Church and the widow of Cordell Lakes.
Survivors include two daughters, Faye Tapp and Vivian Tapp, both of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Edward Abrams, and nine brothers and sisters; Lewis Smith, Willie Smith, Jessie Smith, Johnnie Smith, Merdia Smith, Susie Cruse, Dovie Humphrey, Mattie Smith and Lucy Smith.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 15, at the Lakes Funeral Home in Berea with the Rev. Larry Harris officiating. Burial was in Lakes Cemetery at Sand Gap.
MATTIE HARMON
Mrs. Mattie Bugg "Candy" Harmon, age 95, died Saturday, May 13, 1995 at the Fellowship House in Danville.
Born August 23, 1899 in Stewartsville she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Sallie Hudson Bugg.
She was a homemaker. She was the widow of Cleo Harmon.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 15, at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville, with the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Deep Creek Cemetery.
JOSEPH WARNER
Mr. Joseph Vincent Warner, 83, of 232 Johnson Road, died Thursday, May 11, 1995 at his residence.
Born April 4, 1912 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late T. V. Warner and Cara Lula Nichols Warner. He was the widower of Alma B. Carey Warner.
He was a retired farmer and horse trader and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.. He was a former member of the Pioneer Saddle Club.
Survivors include; a daughter, Mrs. Robert L. (Jo Ann) Martin, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Brite Warner, Bardstown and Stuart Warner, Mercer County; four sisters, Elizabeth Davis, Wooster, OH, Mrs. Leroy (Agnes) Adkinson, Ft. Myers, FL, Mrs. Clyde (Virginia) Baker, Lexington, and Mrs. Annell Claunch, Harrodsburg; several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Warner were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13 at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Joe Muench officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joe Marshall, Johnny and Robert Todd Warner, Gaylon and Darrell Claunch and Alwyn Ball.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
HENRY PINKSTON
Mr. Henry Hirschell Pinkston, 85, 445 East Factory Street, died Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at his residence.
Born April 26, 1910 in Washington County, he was the son of the late William Henry and Georgia Ann Muncey Pinkston.
He was a retired truck driver for the Jenkins Trucking Company, Campbellsville, and a member of the Mackville Church of Christ.
Survivors include: three sons, Tony E. Pinkston, Vance D. Pinkston and Donnie Pinkston, all of Harrodsburg; three daughters, Bonnie Tingle, Patricia D. Lawson, and Anna E. Bandy, all of Harrodsburg; fourteen grandchildren, one step grandchild; sixteen great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons Hirschell (Freddie) Pinkston and Tommy Dean Pinkston.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home, with Rob Harbison and the Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial will be in Peters Cemetery in Mackville.
Pallbearers will be Marty Lawson, Jerry Lawson, Barry Bandy, Tyler Pinkston, Dale Tingle and Tony Tingle. Honorary bearers will be Scott Gammon, Debbie Elliott, Kathy Sanford, Troy Pinkston, Lisa Pinkston, Missy Bonner and Jody Robinson.
Visitation from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home.
JANET POWELL
Mrs. Janet Lynn Powell, age 37, 581 West Office Street, died Wednesday, May 17, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Born December 10, 1957 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Millie Carroll Hensley of Harrodsburg and the late Albert Powell.
She was a homemaker and had attended Salvisa Baptist Church.
Survivors, besides her mother, include maternal step-grandmother Lillie Carroll of Lawrenceburg; one son, Michael Dewayne Powell; two daughters, Jennifer Louise Hensley and Kimberly Dawn Powell, both of Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hensley officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Carroll, Delaine Riley, George Hisle, Rick Lawson, Randy Price and Keith Smith.
WALTER EARLYWINE
Walter Eugene Earlywine, 68, of 1341 Nevins Station Road, Anderson County, died Saturday, May 20, 1995 at the Woodford Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Bourbon County and the son of the late Walter Lee and Samantha Jane Feeback Earlywine.
He was a retired 29 year self-employed milk hauler and farmer.
Survivors include: his wife, Lillian Paul Earlywine; two daughters, Mrs. Danny (Barbara) Sheffield of Tompkinsville, Mrs. Bill (Melissa) Winburn, Lawrenceburg; four sons, James Eugene Earlywine, Walter Lee Earlywine, William Daryel Earlywine, and Timothy Dewayne Earlywine, all of Lawrenceburg, one sister, Mrs. Pauline Toll of Mercer County; one brother, Billy Earlywine, Mercer County; two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Cunningham.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, with Bro. Jack Smith officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Benny Toll, Robert Toll, Allen Toll, Bobby Toll, Claude Smith and Willie Smith. Honorary bearers were Jesse Smith, Rick Smith, Rusty Waldridge, Allen Ray Toll, Marvin Smith, Joe Howard and Mancil Paul.
Contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association of KY, P O Box 23872, Lexington, KY 40523.
NELVA WATTS
Mrs. Nelva "Dudie" Watts, 73, of 921 Count Fleet Circle, Danville, died Saturday, May 20, 1995 at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville.
Born November 19, 1921 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Iva Watts and Lanna Sue Sallee Watts.
She was a retired employee of Signet Systems, Inc., and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son, Howard W. "Bear" Watts, Danville; two brothers, H. T. Watts, Cincinnati, and Tarzan Watts, Louisville; one sister, Mary Stopher, St. Louis, MO; and three grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Watts were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Allen officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
SHELVIE STRADER
Mr. Shelvie Strader, 77, 229 West Depot Street, Greenville, died Monday May 22, 1995 at 11:25 a.m. in the Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville.
He was born in Muhlenberg County April 14, 1918, the son of the late L. C. Strader.
He was a member of the Greenville Second Baptist Church and a member of the John T. Crandell Masonic Lodge F&AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Augusta Gullah Roark Strader in 1989.
Survivors include: three sons, Douglas Strader, Louisville, Curtis Strader, Jacksonville, FL, Eddie Strader, Madisonville; three daughters Ida Williams, Greenville, Freda Catlett, Harrodsburg, and Glenda Capp, Central City; two brothers, Charles Strader, Madisonville, and Johnny Strader, Greenville; three sisters, Lela Shanks, Greenville, Rena Roark and Virginia Towery, both of Owensboro; 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Masonic rites were conducted Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Gary's Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Strader were held Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., May 24, at Gary's Funeral Home, Greenville with the Rev. Archie Oliver and the Rev. Terry Groves officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville.
BENNY BOTTOM
Mr. Benny "Buddy" Bottom, 58, of 607 Cornishville Street died Monday, May 22, 1995 at his residence.
Born November 6, 1936 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Ben and Gertie Isham Bottom.
He had been a used car dealer and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Shelby Jean Gibson Bottom; five daughters, Sandra Bottom Davis, Harrodsburg, Vicki Bottom Lewis, London, Sheryl Bottom Vaught, Hanover, IN, Kimberly Ann Bottom Merriman, Harrodsburg, and Crystal Dawn Bottom, Harrodsburg; four grandchildren. Two sisters, Louise Bottom Campbell and Helen Jean Bottom preceded him in death.
Services For Mr. Bottom will be held Thursday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Ray Gibson, Michael Calvin Gibson, Kevin Lynn Gibson, Marion Robert Bunton, Jr., Raymond Lee Sivis and Vivian Wayne Day. Honorary bearers are Wallace Smock, Bobby Tatum, Marshall Sims, Jr., and R. M. Smith.
Visitation from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of service.
EVELYN VANPELT
Mrs. Evelyn VanPelt, 85, of Lexington, formerly of Versailles, widow of Lewis VanPelt, died Monday, May 22, 1995.
She was a member of the Versailles Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Virginia Spears, Louisville, Juanita Gilmer, Lexington; one son, Billy F. VanPelt, Versailles; three half sisters, Mary Katherine Russell, Leona Barr, and Mildred Taylor, all of Harrodsburg; a half brother, Allin Watts, Harrodsburg; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the Duell-Clark funeral chapel by Dr. Al Gwinn. Burial was in Versailles Cemetery.
VIOLA ROBINSON
Mrs. Viola Katherine Robinson, 74, of 316 Hogue Lane, died Friday, May 26, 1995 at the Humana Hospital in Lexington.
Born March 22, 1921 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley T. and Sara Lee Sanders Taylor.
She was a retired employee of Mercer Dress of Burgin and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Charley S. Robinson; one son, Eugene Robinson, Burgin; one daughter, Mrs. Jonas (Alene) Barnes, Nicholasville; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 28, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. John Penick and the Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in the Shawnee Run Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Donald Webb, Orland Webb, Harold Hulette, Robert Bowles, Mike Cooley and Thurman Hardin.
ETHER BISHOP
Mrs. Ether Mae Bishop, 84, of Lexington, widow of Lewis Bishop, died Sunday, May 28, 1995, at the home of her daughter in Salvisa.
A native of Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Ivy Motley White and a member of the Ashland Avenue Baptist Church.
She was an employee of the University of Kentucky for over 20 years and also an employee of Walgreens. For over 60 years she was a volunteer at the VA Medical Center, with 2154 hours of service.
Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Fred Osborne and Pat and Ken Wheatley; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Betty Bishop, two nephews whom she reared, Thomas Bishop and his wife, Jane, and Morgan Bishop; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by another son, Rollie Lewis Bishop, and his wife, Ann.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice, P O Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423.
KENNETH SANDERS
Mr. Kenneth Reed Sanders, 71, of 2021 Cardinal Dr., Danville, died Wednesday, May 31, 1995 at his residence.
Born April 27, 1924, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Oscar and Bertner Reed Sanders.
He was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School. He was a retired employee of Citizens National Bank in Danville and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife: Carol Ann Mannini Sanders; two sons, Carroll Reed Sanders and David Christopher Sanders, both of Danville; one brother; Glendon Sanders of Nicholasville; two sisters, Eloise Seltsam of Danville, and Brunell Young of Harrodsburg; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Sanders.
Services were held Friday, June 2, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church with Father Dick Sullivan as the celebrant. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice of Danville.
GEORGE GADDIS
Mr. George Wesley Gaddis, Sr. 74, 1524 Mundy's Landing Road died Saturday, June 3, 1995 at his residence.
Born June 19, 1920 in Moreland, he was the son of the late Gaylan Wesley and Viola Gooch Gaddis.
He was retired from the Mercer County Road Department, an Army and Marine veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Emma Reed Gaddis; two sons, George Wesley Gaddis, Jr., Mercer County, Jerry Lee Gaddis, Orange Grove, FL; three daughters; Diane Cloinger , Shreveport, LA, Linda Gaddis, Mercer County, and Margaret Rager, Henderson; one sister, Ellen Blades, Lexington; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Art Hardin and Rev. John D. Burkhart officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wesley Gaddis, Chris Curtsinger, Stephen Terhune, Vance Smith, Harvey Rowe and Jim Smalley.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
RUBY HAGGARD
Mrs. Ruby Sipple Haggard, 72, of 1078 Lanes Mill Road, Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, June 4, 1995 at home.
A native of Pulaski County, she was born July 6, 1922, the daughter of the late John Daniel Sipple and Delphia Wilson Sipple.
She was a housewife and a member of the West Science Hill Baptist Church of Somerset.
Survivors include: her husband, Tony Haggard; three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Opal) Phillips and Mrs. Donald (Jeanette) Robinson, both of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Aubrey (Paulette) Morris, Salvisa; one brother, Chester Ray Abbott, Science Hill; two sisters, Lydia Bates, Grundy, and Maxine Kemper of Florida; five grandsons.
Funeral services for Mrs. Haggard were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Truman McClain officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Darrin Phillips, Jaime Phillips, Richard Boggs, Tony Robinson, Randy Robinson and Lee Sayre.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 209 Steele St., Frankfort, KY 40601.
WILLIAM BUGG
Mr. William Charles Bugg, Sr., 85, of 470 West Grubbs Lane, Junction City, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, June 8, 1995 at his residence.
Born January 15, 1910 in Boyle County he was the son of the late Dave and Lucy French Bugg.
He was a retired plumber for Hayslett Mechanical Contractors, had served in the Army during World War II and was a member of the Parksville Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Ross Bugg and three brothers, Marvin, Marcus and Garnett Bugg.
Survivors include: one son, William Charles Bugg, Jr., Harrodsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Peggy) Bowman, Bardstown and Mrs. James (Jean) Stringer, Casey County; three brothers, Buford and Fred Bugg, Harrodsburg, and Raymond Bugg, Elizabethtown; one sister, Hazel Dorsey, Harrodsburg; one half sister, Mary Williams, Harrodsburg; fourteen grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday June 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Jones officiating. Military rites were held in Spring Hill Cemetery with grandsons, Steven and Danny Bugg, Tony and Carl Taylor, Jr., and David and Jerry Pinkston, serving as pallbearers. Honorary bearers were grandsons, Wayne Pinkston and William "Buddy" Bugg.
JIMMIE TAYLOR
Mr. Jimmie Lee Taylor, 87, of 1292 Jackson Pike, died Tuesday June 6, 1995 at Humana Hospital in Lexington.
Born June 8, 1907 he was the son of the late Alice Gribbons Taylor and Samuel Taylor.
He was a retired farmer and the widower of Katy Murphy Taylor.
Survivors include: one daughter, Helen Sharp, Harrodsburg, one grandchild and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Taylor.
Funeral services for Mr. Taylor were held Thursday, June 8 at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville, with the Rev. Oliver Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Texas.
Pallbearers were Luwell Taylor, Marlin Taylor, Floyd Taylor, W. E. Taylor, Jr., Denny Goode, and Ronald Baugh.
RETHA TRAYNOR
Mrs. Retha Mae Henry Traynor, 85, of 1023 Mackville Road, died Thursday, June 8, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born March 13, 1910 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bridget McCrystal Henry. She was a housewife and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Owen Traynor; and one sister, Rosa Henry Ruby, Harrodsburg.
A funeral mass was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 10 by Father Joe Muench, Father Frank Osburg and Father Julian Pank. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John Ruby, Van Ruby, Jimmy Pearson, Grif Cason, Brandon McKinney and Chris McKinney.
Memorials are suggested to St. Andrew Catholic Church.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MARIE MARCHIALETTE
Mrs. Fannie Marie Marchialette, 60, Las Vegas, NV, died Monday May 29, 1995 in Las Vegas.
Born May 19, 1935 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Stallard Trisler and Ela Stofer Trisler.
She was a former cashier at Harrodsburg School cafeteria and assistant manager of Maxin Gift Shop in Las Vegas. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Warren Marchialette, Las Vegas, NV; one son, David Marchialette, Las Vegas, two sisters, Margaret Haag and Louise Huffman, Harrodsburg; two brothers, James Trisler, Harrodsburg, and Jack Trisler, Chicago, IL; one grandchild.
Services for Mrs. Marchialette will be held Monday, June 19 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
GARNETT HART
Mr. Garnett (Golfer) Hart, 67, of 306 South Chiles Street, died Thursday, June 8, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born August 26, 1927 in Mercer County he was the son of Lula Devine Hart of Dixville and the late Albert Hart.
He was a retired farmer, a member of the Benton Baptist Church and an avid CBer.
Survivors, besides his mother, include: his wife, Christine Patterson Hart; two sons, Monte Hart, Forkland and Darty Hart, Harrodsburg; one brother, Melvin Hart, Mercer County; one sister, Mrs. George (Mattie B.) Neal, Mercer County; two grandchildren, four step grandchildren, one great grandchild and four step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cleo Hart.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Jerel Cofey and Bro. Chuck Robinson officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Garnett Mobley, Chad Barnett, Brad Barnett, Wayne Hart, Claude Devine, J. L. Devine, Oscar Bailey and Jim Neal. Honorary bearers were Gary Westerfield, Bruce Robbins, Dale Darland, Timmy Ray Hart, Marshall Hart, Truman Curtsinger, Jackie Claunch, Johnnie Bailey, Harold Bailey, George Neal and Tony Best.
ALICE MURRAY
Mrs. Alice (Trudy) Howard Murray, 67, of Louisville, died June 11, 1995 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, after a long illness.
Born in Jessamine County, December 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Elizabeth Woods Howard. She was the widow of Thomas Murray.
She was a retired supervisor for the Naval Ordnance Station, where she worked for 32 years.
Survivors include: one daughter, Debby Murray and two sons, Kevin and Jeff Murray, all of Louisville, one grandson and one great grandson; one brother, Leroy Howard, Mercer County; one sister, Eva Carpenter, Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 14, at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or Juvenile Diabetes Association.
MILDRED PERRY
Mrs. Mildred Perry, 87 of 2380 Bruner's Chapel Road died Monday, June 12, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg.
Born February 19, 1908 in Ash County, North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Rufus A. and Lela Richardson Woodie.
She was a homemaker and the widow of Andrew Perry.
Survivors include: one daughter, Irene Perry, of Mercer County and one brother, Joseph Woodie of Crab Orchard.
Funeral services for Mrs. Perry were held Wednesday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Dallas Daniel officiating. Burial was in Battle Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Rex Kidd, Glen Devine, Eugene Mayes, Hobert Combs, Gene Votaw and Floyd Coy.
ARLIE LAY
Mr. Arlie Lay, 86, 2910 Louisville Road, died Tuesday, June 13, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born July 17, 1908 in Cardwell, KY he was the son of the late William Henry Lay and Lea Ann Masters Lay. He was the widower of Opha Burns Lay.
He was a self employed farmer, a member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and the Fellowship Baptist church, where he was a deacon and trustee.
Survivors include: one son, Norvie L. Lay, Louisville, one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Lay will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday June 15, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Perrin Cook and the Rev. Lucien Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be A. B. Lay, Leo Lay, Ernest Mobley, Gerald Warren, Patrick Sullivan and David Young.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday until the hour of service.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of one's choice.
FLOSSIE GRITTON
Miss Flossie Mae Gritton, 74, of 221 Park Avenue, died Thursday, June 15, 1995 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born February 10, 1921 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Evans and Gerthie Goodlett Gritton..
She was a retired bookkeeper for the Mayes & Sims Implement Company after working 26 years.
She was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, Wesleyan Spilman Circle, Carroll Cole Sunday School Class, Salvisa Homemakers, Harrodsburg Womans Club, Harrodsburg Tops, and was formerly chairperson of the Mercer County Chapter of the American Heart Association for a number of years.
Survivors include: three nephews; Franklin Ransdell, Mercer County, Jack Gritton, Athens, GA, and Donald Gritton, Harrodsburg; three nieces, Eunice Wiley, Mercer County, Janice Cocanougher, Danville, and Barbara Royalty, Lexington.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 Saturday, June 17, at the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church by the Rev. Mark Girard and Dr. David Ross. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ron Bradford, John Wayne Peavler, Don Cole, Howard Nichols, Ralph Clark and Joe Blankenship.
Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JERRY TYLER
Mr. Jerry L. Tyler, 44, of 1497 Tyler Avenue, died Monday, June 19, 1995 at his residence.
Born June 23, 1950 in Mercer County he was the son of J. F. and Amanda Coker Tyler of Mercer County.
He was the owner of the Harrodsburg-Danville Best Western Motel, had served in the Kentucky National Guard for eight years and was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors in addition to his parents include: one daughter, Mrs. Greg (Tonya) Tyler Ross of Harrodsburg; and one brother, Donnie W. Tyler, Harrodsburg.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Everett Priddy officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Terry Coslow, Kevin Hendren, Ancil Hogan, Milt Marcum, Terry James, Tommy Masters, David A. Taylor and Tim Montgomery.
Honorary bearers will be Johnnie Warner, Joe Gowins, Marvin Gowins, Paul Tyler, Rickey Bradley, Jeff Bradley, Gerald Carter, Brad Guthrie, Dennis Coslow, Tom Bradley, Clayton Tyler, Steve Tyler and Dallas Coker.
Visitation is from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. till the time of service Thursday.
DONALD AKER
Mr. Donald Edward Aker, 52, 97 East Lane, Harrodsburg, formerly of Orlando, FL, died Monday June 19, 1995 at the Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center, Lexington.
Born March 21, 1943 in Bell County, he was the son of Kennis Akers, Pineville and the late Dorothy Jean Frost Akers.
He was a former employee of Frantz Inc., Lexington and Harper Mechanics, Sanford, FL. He was a member of the American Legion Post 242, Orlando, a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the Lockwood Missionary Baptist Church in Orlando, FL.
Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth "Betsye" Faye Caswell Aker; three foster children; Renay Elizabeth Ritchie Hickman, Frankfort, Mandy Michelle Dickson, San Antonio, TX, Roy Thomas Dickson, Orlando, FL; a sister, Wanda Lou Akers Caswell Kidd, Pineville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Ray Akers.
Funeral services for Mr. Aker will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22 at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with the Rev. Glenn Daughtery and the Rev. George Joseph officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery, Washington County.
Pallbearers will be Blaine Singleton, Dennis Jenkins, Jimmy Bowen, Gerald Hoskins, Johnny Mitchell and Edward Ritchie, Honorary bearers will be Bill Caswell, Shannon Caswell, Dwayne Hickman, Dennis Wayne Akers, David Withrow, Travis Bowen, Nathan Hoskins and Ray Hoskins.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, c/o Jimmy Bowen, 8830 Lawrenceburg Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
WILMER KABLER
Mr. Wilmer Lee Kabler, 72, of 3278 Louisville Road, died Tuesday, June 27, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born April 25, 1923 in Ripley, OH he was the son of the late Earl Kabler and Birdie Melvin Kabler.
He was a retired mechanic and a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors, include: his wife, Mrs. Alice Phillips Kabler; one brother, James Russell Kabler, Munfordville; and one sister, Betty Ross, Horse Cave.
Services for Mr. Kabler will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with military rites at the graveside.
Pallbearers will be Terry Taylor, Phillip Roach, Darrell Noel, Kenny Dean, Mark Powell, Kelby Cheatham and Kurt Schlenther. Honorary bearers will be LeRoy Pittman, Charles Roach, Dale Stumph, Julian Chapman, Harold Million, John Preston, Eugene Owsley, Jr., and Haldon Yates.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Fund or the American Heart Association.
YOLETTE JOSEPH
A memorial service for Mrs. Yolette Joseph was held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. June 27, 1995 at the Hopewell Baptist Church.
Mrs. Joseph was the wife of Brother Johnny Joseph, a Baptist minister from Haiti.
She was born April 12, 1959 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and was the daughter of Daniel Paul and Florence Mercelle. She died June 15, 1995 in Paris, France.
Officiating clergy for the service were Rev. Paul Readnour, Rev. James Harley, Rev. Mark Peyton and Rev. Barry Harmon.
DANIEL McGINNIS
Mr. Daniel Harrison McGinnis, 84, 408 Mooreland Avenue, died Saturday, June 24, 1995 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.
Born February 2, 1911 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Elmer McGinnis and Matilda Semones Watts.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Pauline Margaret Judd McGinnis, Harrodsburg; one son, Charles H. McGinnis, Harrodsburg; a daughter, Elizabeth M. VanArsdall, Burgin; two brothers; Forrest McGinnis and Ray McGinnis, both of Mercer County; three grandchildren.
Services for Mr. McGinnis were held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Byrd officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bobby and Godbey Roney, Ray Lathrem, Troy and Eric McGinnis and Kelly VanArsdall.
ORVILLE WATTS
Mr. Orville Lee Watts, 65, of 285 Boone Street, died Saturday, June 24 at his residence.
Born May 3, 1930 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Charles Thomas Watts and Florence Divine Watts.
He was a retired factory worker and former employee of the Salvation Army and a member of the Nazarene Church, and a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Darleen Watts, Harrodsburg; his mother, Florence Divine Watts; two sons, Bobby Watts, Harrodsburg and Jimmy Watts, Rushville, IN; five daughters, Alice Thompson, Warrior, AL, Sue Cress, Bicknell, IN, Tina Gibson, Burgin, Penny Busauld, and Julie Niehoff, both of Rushville, IN; one brother, Sam T. Watts, Harrodsburg; one sister, Glenna Deatherage, Harrodsburg; fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Orville Watts, Jr., and one brother, Kenneth Watts.
Services for Mr. Watts were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bill Sanders, Kenneth Deatherage, Chris, Kevin and Buford Watts and Johnny Glover.
ELBERT DEVINE
Mr. Elbert "Garfield" Devine, 63, of 160 Birch Avenue, died Monday, June 26, 1995 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Born October 3, 1931 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Foster Garfield Devine and Ethel Cannon.
He was head operator in the forming department at Corning Glass Works, Inc.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, VFW, American Legion, a Kentucky Colonel, Masonic Lodge #777 F&AM and a Little League baseball coach for a number of years. He was an air force veteran of the Korean conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Phyllis Devine, Harrodsburg; two sons, Gary E. Devine and Foster Scott Devine, both of Harrodsburg; two daughters, Patti D. Bryant and Cindy Gayle Devine, also of Harrodsburg; one brother, Gilbert Devine, Topeka, KS; one sister, Pam Rowlin, California; four grandchildren and one great grandchild..
Services for Mr. Devine were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Yates officiating. Masonic services were held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Clyde Sims, Jr., Tommy Reynolds, Mike Ellis, Kenneth Meredith, Jimmy Isham and Bill Lester. Honorary bearers were grandchildren - John, Clay and Joshua Devine and Jessica Perkins.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or the Galilean Home Ministries, P. O. Box 880, Liberty, KY 42539.
JUANITA GAMMON
Mrs. Juanita Drury Gammon, 67, of Kirkwood Road, Salvisa, formerly of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday June 24, 1995 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
A native of Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Arvel Drury and Loretta Drury Gritton.
She was a retired 31 year accounting clerk with the Kentucky Department of Human Resources and a member of the Salvisa Christian Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Eugene "Jack" Gammon, Jr.; a daughter, Pamela Ann Votaw, Lawrenceburg; a son, Lynne D. Gammon, Harrodsburg; a sister, Shirley Booze, Frankfort; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gammon were held Tuesday, June 27 at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with the Rev. Jerry Summers officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Derek Votaw, Patrick Votaw, Michael Gammon, Chris Gammon, Douglas Brown and William A. Gammon, Jr. Honorary bearers were V. W. Lawrence, W. L. Speaks, William D. Ottis, David Woods, Al Abner, Larry Stouffer and George O. Moore.
Memorial contributions are suggested to one's favorite charity.
HILMA BOYD
Mrs. Hilma Stroud Boyd, 69, 256 Hickory Drive, Frankfort, died Monday June 26, 1995 at her residence.
A native of Jacksonville, FL, she was born October 15, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Emmett Lee and Frances Bell Stroud.
She was a retired principal accountant clerk with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Stanley A. Boyd, Frankfort; one daughter, Rebecca Lynn Boyd, Lexington; and one sister, Mrs. Jack (Penny) League, Danville; and one brother-in-law, Wayne Byrd, Harrodsburg.
Services for Mrs. Boyd will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Harrod Brothers Funeral in Frankfort with the Rev. John Therkelsen officiating. Burial was in the Frankfort Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim Troxell, Christine Troxell, William Hardin, Anita Napier, Karen Denny and Sharon Smith.
ROSALIE CORNISH
Mrs. Rosalie M. Efaw Cornish, 72, formerly of 435 West Lane, died Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at the Americare Marion Nursing Home in Marion, Ohio.
Born June 24, 1923 in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Albert C. and Ruth Zaebst Efaw.
She was a waitress, bookkeeper, grocery store operator and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She was the widow of Marshall M. Cornish.
Survivors include: one brother, James Edward Efaw of Gallion, Ohio; one sister, Betty Jean Steel, Kettering, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m., June 30 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.
VERLIA ROBINSON
Mrs. Verlia Mae Robinson, 83, Royal Manor Nursing Home, Nicholasville, died Monday, June 26, 1995 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.
Born January 29, 1912 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Shelby Allen "S. A." and Ida Mae Satterly Robinson.
She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the Bethel Baptist church with the Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Odell Hendren, James Carnell Hendren, Charles Truman Robinson, Mike Robinson, Kermit Flynn, and Ronnie Dailey.
Visitation Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home and Thursday after 12:00 p.m. at the church.
MARTHA TODD
Martha Baringer Todd, 81, wife of James Milton Todd of "The Oaks," 395 Redding Road, Lexington, died Saturday, July 1, 1995 at her residence.
She was a former resident of Harrodsburg and Shelbyville and a member of the Shelbyville First Presbyterian Church.
Other survivors include: a daughter, Patricia Todd Duncan, Lexington; a sister, Mrs. James O'Brien, Louisville; two grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, July 3 at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington.
CECIL SULLIVAN
Mrs. Cecil Beatrice Brown Sullivan, 80, 499 Lynn Drive, died Friday June 30, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born March 2, 1915 in Mackville, she was the daughter of the late Ross L. and Mattie Raybourne Brown, and the widow of the late James A. Sullivan.
She was a retired beautician in Maryland, a member of the St. Peter's AME Church and a member of Harrod Homemakers. She was a graduate of West Side High School and attended Lincoln Ridge College in Shelby County.
Survivors include: two daughters, Adeline McLamb, Harrodsburg and Ann Sullivan, Washington, DC; one sister, Mary Brown Pittman, Harrodsburg; and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 6 at St. Peter's AME Church with the Rev. J. T. Ballew officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Willie "Jack Rabbit" Bottom, Freddy Brown, Gary Brown, James Bryant, James Patton and James Yeast.
Parks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
GILVIE LOGUE
Mr. Gilvie Dudley "Dud" Logue, 85, of 910 Riverside Drive, died Sunday, July 2, 1995 at his residence.
Born November 6, 1909 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Jesse Tornis and Bertha Wilham Logue.
He was a farmer and a member of the Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church for more than seventy years.
Survivors include: his wife, Beatrice Vandivier Logue; four sons, Harold D. Logue, Billy M. Logue and Donald E. Logue, all of Mercer County and Roger D. Logue of Symrna, TN; one brother, Buford C. Logue, Harrodsburg, nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Three brothers, Virgil C. Logue, Cecil Jewel Logue and Ralph J. Logue and one sister Ovie Lee Davis preceded him in death.
Funeral services were Wednesday July 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Reed officiating. Burial was in Bruner's Chapel Cemetery, Rose Hill, with Greg Logue, Brian Logue, Chris Logue, Jeff Logue, Pam Spradling, Terri Long, Sharon Shackelford, Cindy Long and Julie Honaker serving as pallbearers. Honorary bearers were members of the Senior Adult Men's Sunday School Class of the Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or Hospice Heritage Inc., 337 W. Broadway, Danville, KY.
JESSIE LONG
Mrs. Jessie Lee Long, 85, of 2568 Talmage-Mayo Road, died Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born November 25, 1909 in Washington County, she was the daughter of Abraham Norton and Izora Hendren Norton.
She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Hebron Methodist church.
Survivors include: her husband, George Bradley Long, Harrodsburg,; four sons, Jessie Long, Corbin, Bobby Long, LeRoy, IL, David Long, London, Boyd Long, Mercer County; three daughters, Arnetta Hendren, Louisville, Betty Barnes, Mercer County, and Norene Baker, Harrodsburg; one brother, Rev. Elwood Norton; two sisters, Virgie Curd, Lexington, and Lula Taylor, Harrodsburg; 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Melvin Long.
Services for Mrs. Long were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 30 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. with the Rev. John Hockersmith and the Rev. David Collier officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jerry, Dennis and Glenn Norton, Keith Long, George Barnes and Ricky Long.
Memorials are suggested to Mt. Hebron Methodist Church.
WILLIAM BOTTOM
Mr. William Taylor Bottom, 85, died Thursday, June 28, 1995 at the Charleston Health Care Manor in Danville.
Born August 31, 1909 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William Green and Annie Belle Matherly Bottom. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Deep Creek Baptist church. He was the widower of Mary Frances Bottom.
Survivors include: six sons, J. T. Bottom, Billy Bottom and Darrell Bottom all of Harrodsburg, Bobby Bottom, Wathan Bottom of Mercer County, Walter Bottom, Greenburg, IN; two daughters, Mrs. Wandola Cheatham, Harrodsburg and Mrs. Barbara Steele of Lecanto, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Julia Frances Peavler of Harrodsburg; two half sisters, Mrs. Beulah Claunch of Mercer County and Mrs. Hazel Click of Springfield; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Neil Bottom.
Services for Mr. Bottom were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Ken Calia and Bro. Bobby Logue officiating. Burial was in Deep Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Bottom, Joe Dale Bottom, Bruce Bottom, Jerry Bottom, W. T. Sparrow, Darrell Glenn Bottom, Marty Farmer and Wally Bottom. Grandchildren served as honorary bearers.
BETTY BEAM
Mrs. Betty Marie Beam, age 70, of 2008 Sun Valley Road, St. Joseph, MO died Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at the Heartland Hospital East, St. Joseph, MO.
Born August 4, 1924 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James and Eddie West Sexton and the widow of William Ray Beam.
She was a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one brother, Charles Sexton, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Ada S. Murdock, Louisville, Viola E. Worley, Cincinnati, OH and Dora S. Balden, Harrodsburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Tom O., Sam B., and James D. Sexton.
Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 3, at Spring Hill Cemetery with Dr. David Hartman officiating.
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to one's favorite charity.