Miscellaneous Mercer County, Kentucky Obituaries

First Name: Last Name:

LEOTA THACKER Mrs. Leota Emma Thacker, age 87, a resident of Harrodsburg Health Care, died Saturday at 6:50 p.m. at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Born March 11, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James and Frances Ann Thacker. She attended the Wayman Institute, a Methodist Parochial School, and West Side Elementary School in Harrodsburg. She was a 1927 graduate of Mayo Underwood High School in Frankfort, and earned a BS degree from Kentucky State University in 1931. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Vicco, Perry County, Louisville, Burlington, where she was also principal, Monticello and three years at Burgin Independent Schools from 1947-1950. She was a former receptionist for Dr. Joseph Leidman in Frankfort. She was also a private tutor in her home for both adult and retarded children. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include one son, Jewell Washam of Louisville, one granddaughter, Linda Washam of Connecticut; three cousins; Mary Ellen Slaughter and Mary Patton, both of Harrodsburg; Mrs. Houston Pryor, Danville. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert J. Gentry officiating and assisted by Rev. Phil Yates and the Rev. Herman Bradshaw. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Patton, James Thurman, William Dunn, Willie Bottoms, William Lay, C. L. Bartleson and Benny Yeast. Honorary bearers were Windrell Hunn Sr., John T. Carr, Denver Wilson, Paul Gordon Wilson, Finley Cunningham, Fred Bottoms and Phillip VanDyke. WILLIE COSLOW Mr. Willie Coslow, age 86, 432 Cardwell Street, died Thursday, October 5, 1995 at his residence. Born September 10, 1909 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Charlie and Susan Casey Coslow. He was a farmer and a member of the Battle Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mattie Baker Coslow; four sons, Hughes Coslow and Roger Coslow, both of Mercer County, Scotty Coslow and Harrison Coslow, both of Washington County; six daughters, Barbara Stump and Blondella Yates, both of Washington County, Susie Mae Colvin of Shelby County, Lula Bell Sallee, Nettie Rae Britton, Dorkas Jane Gullett, all of Mercer County; 32 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Five brothers, Lee, Calvin, Hollis, Arley and Edward Coslow and one sister, Hadie Byrd preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 8, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Battle Cemetery in Washington County. Pallbearers were Terry Coslow, Dennis (Denny) Coslow, Kevin Sallee, Mike Coslow, Gary Stumph and Jerry Colvin. Honorary bearers were grandchildren and nephews. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. GARRY KNOX Mr. Garry Wayne Knox, 37, of Salvisa, died Thursday, October 5, 1995 at the Bluegrass Regional Hospital, Frankfort, following an apparent heart attack. Born in Wolf County February 27, 1958, he was employed as night manager of the Bourbon Shoppe, Lawrenceburg. Survivors include; his mother, Lillie Mae Puckett, Stanton, and his father, R. D. Knox, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were conducted at Hearne Funeral Home Chapel, Stanton, with the Rev. Marion Brewer officiating. Burial was in the Kennon Cemetery, Clay City. Pallbearers were Scott Hall, Mickey Howell, Jim Frazier, Otis Knox, Ben Brewer and Chris Knox. Honorary bearers were Brenda Gardner, Pat Elliott, Rose Miller, Lois Meadows, JoAnn Meadows, Lewis, Bobby and Mike Shryrock. JUNE BURTON Mrs. June R. Burton, 93, of 4418 Taylor Blvd. #7, Louisville, died Monday, October 9, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born August 1, 1902 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William Edward Mullins and Rachel Lee Coe Mullins. She was a property manager, a member of Bethel Baptist Church, a Kentucky Colonel and a former member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: one daughter, Anna Jewell White, Charlestown, IN; one son, James (Buddy) Royalty, DeKalb, IL; two daughters, Irene Mangle, Butler, PA and Pat Brohm, Louisville; 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mae Ola McAuliffe. Graveside services for Mrs. Burton will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12 in Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the American Cancer Fund. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. TWYLA TRISLER Mrs. Twyla Rose Carlton Trisler, age 65, of 300½ Highland Avenue, Lawrenceburg, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 10, 1995, while visiting in Harrodsburg. Born October 8, 1930, she was a native of Anderson County and a former resident of Mercer County. She was a member of the Lawrenceburg First Christian Church. She was a secretary and bookkeeper for Farm Bureau Insurance Company in Mercer County and a bookkeeper for the Farmers Tobacco Warehouse in Harrodsburg. Survivors include: her mother, Marjorie Jeffries Carlton, Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. John (Ruth Ann) Sparks and Brenda Holiday, both of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Lynn Carlton, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Jean Spencer, Lawrenceburg and Judy Bailey, Frankfort; one grandson, Scott Holliday of Lawrenceburg. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bert Carlton. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, at the Lawrenceburg First Christian Church with the Rev. Charles Brumley officiating. Burial in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.. Visitation from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 11th at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg and after 11 a.m. until time of service, Thursday, at the Lawrenceburg First Christian Church. Pallbearers will be Billy Spencer, Sr., David Bailey, Chris Bailey, Johnny Spencer, Bobby Spencer, Virgil Warner, Jr., Everett Hall, Jr. and Dillard Gibson. Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, c/o Mrs. Robert H. Mugge, Memorials Chairman, 1036 Linden Dr., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. FLOYD ELLIS Mr. Floyd Ellis, 72, died Friday, October 6, 1995 in Livingston, LA of a heart attack. Born September 16, 1923 in Table Grove, IL he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Gertrude Montgomery Ellis. He was a retired carpenter for Boh Brothers Construction Company and was a member of Carpenter's Local #1098. He was a member of Claylick United Methodist Church in Salvisa, a member of VFW Post #1707, Ellis Facundus American Legion Post #178 and Odd Fellows Lodge in Denham Springs. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Frances Stratton Ellis, formerly of Mercer County; one daughter, Sherry Ellis Clark, Denham Springs, LA; two sisters, Juanita McMahon and Mary Wade, both of Illinois; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Ellis Kinchen. Funeral services were held Monday October 9, at the Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, LA conducted by the Rev. Ivy Carroll and the Rev. Paul Taylor. Burial was in Greenoaks Memorial Park in Denham Springs, LA. THOMAS JOHNSON Mr. Thomas Johnson, age 60, of 867 McAfee Lane, Salvisa, died Thursday, October 12, 1995 at his residence. Born January 18, 1935 in Madison County, he was the son of the late Tom and Mary Margaret Lewis Johnson. He was an Electronic Technician for RV Cable Co. for 20 years, a member of the Christian Church in Richmond, the VFW and American Legion. He was a 20 year veteran of the U. S. Navy. Survivors include: his wife, Rosie Mae Jones Johnson, Salvisa; two sons, Deryl Lee Johnson, Jessamine County and Stan Kenneth Johnson, Clark County; one daughter, Regina Gregory of Mercer County; six sisters, Alene Royalty, Fern Creek, Elsie King, Berea, Shelbie Lanham, Burgin, Katie Truett and Lucille Dyehouse, both of Richmond, and Mildred Curtsinger of Texas; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Thomas Johnson, and a brother, Leroy Johnson. Services for Mr. Johnson were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 16 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Terry Morrison officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice. ROBERT BAKER Mr. Robert Glynn Baker, 41, of 272 Calvary Lane, formerly of Lexington and Houston, TX, died Saturday, October 14, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Frankfort November 3, 1953, he was the son of Edgar W. Baker and the late Nancy Blackwell Baker. He was a student of Music and Theater at Western Kentucky University, and in various theater productions in Houston, TX. He was a member of the Lexington Men's Chorus. In addition to his father, he is survived by his step-mother, Mary Constance Baker, Mercer County; two brothers, Edgar W. Baker, Jr. and Thomas Lynn Baker of Nashville, TN; two step brothers, James G. Whitenack and Charles Whitenack, both of Harrodsburg; six step sisters; Angela Moberly, Winchester, Patricia Whitenack, Harrodsburg, Cynthia Rose, Huntsville, AL, Mary Beth Whitenack, Costa Mesa, CA, Georgetta Whitenack, Somerset and Lisa Lake, Salvisa. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22 at the Bell House on Sayer Avenue, Lexington. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice of Danville. McClellan Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements. HALLIE SHEWMAKER Mrs. Hallie B. Bottom Shewmaker, 83, of 1378 Highway 433, Mackville, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 1995 at her residence. A native of Washington County, she was born on November 24, 1911 to the late Oscar and Lena Barker Bottom. She was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church, a retired school teacher, having taught in the Mackville Elementary School. Survivors include: her husband, Leon Shewmaker; two sons, Denny and Gerald Shewmaker, both of Mackville; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Lynton Shewmaker, one brother, Marshall "Pete" Bottom and three sisters, Mable Shewmaker, Pauline Oldham and Virginia Young. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, at the Mackville Baptist Church with the Rev. Lee Lambert officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ted Beam, pastor of the Mackville United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Shewmaker, Mark Shewmaker, Bob Mel Spalding, George Matherly, Ronnie Young and Carl Duncan Bottom. Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ANNELLE ISON Mrs. Annelle W. Ison, 91, of Burgin, died Monday, October 16, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born April 25, 1904 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James M. Walter and Emma Davis Walter. She was a clerk for many years at Coleman's Lumber Yard, was a member of the Burgin United Methodist church, vice president of United Methodist Women and a Sunday School teacher for many years. Survivors include her husband, William T. Ison of Burgin, four nieces, one nephew and a number of other relatives. Services for Mrs. Ison will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 1995 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Coss officiating. Burial will be in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Pat Lear, Charles Ison, Edwin Freeman, Michael McRay, James H. Moore, James H. Ison, Luke Austin, Sherman Camden, Jr. and David Demarest. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Burgin United Methodist Church. ANNA DENNIS Mrs. Anna Bell Robinson Dennis, 83, of 114 Whitney Ave., Lawrenceburg, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 1995 at the Bluegrass Regional Medical Center, Frankfort. Born July 3, 1912 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late William Robinson and Stella Graham Robinson. She was the widow of Silas Dennis. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former co-owner of Anderson Grill. Survivors include: two sons, John Allen Dennis, Lawrenceburg, and Andrew Scott Dennis, Frankfort; two daughers, Mrs. Sam (Mildred) Ballard, Harrodsburg and Mrs. John Burton (Wilma) Ripy, Frankfort; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Moore and Mrs. Ernie (Ethel) Puckett, both of Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Truman (Elizabeth) Brown, Lexington; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dudley Dennis. Funeral services for Mrs. Dennis will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with the Rev. Bob C. Jones and the Rev. Jeff Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carroll Taylor, Tony Kays, Bobby Brown, Ralph Dennis, J. B. Watts, Jim Robinson, Ralph Dennis, Jr. and Billy Carroll Robinson. Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. PAULINE HOWARD Mrs. Pauline Howard, age 69, of 746 Lark Street died Wednesday, October 18, 1995 at her residence. Born September 2, 1926 in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Susan Norton McCoun. She was an employee of the Union Underwear Factory in Frankfort and was a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons, Jimmy Gill Howard and Steven Lynn Howard both of Mercer County and Perry Wayne Howard of Salvisa; one daughter, Joy Sue Howard, Harrodsburg; one great aunt, Mrs. Margaret Gash, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren. One grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 am. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery, Lexington. Pallbearers were Robert (Bobby) Holiday, Jim Livingston, Ronald McCoun, Marshall Darland, Bobby Carpenter and William Hamm. LUCILLE DOLL Mrs. Lucille Thomas Doll, 89, of Chimney Rock Road died Thursday, October 19, 1995 at the Royal Manor Nursing Home in Nicholasville. Born August 6, 1906 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late P. M. and Frances Conway Schultz. She was a homemaker and the widow of Charles S. Doll, Sr. Survivors include: one son, Charles S. Doll, Jr., Mercer County; one daughter, Nancy Jane Winter, San Diego, CA; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One son, William L. Doll, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Burgin Memorial Gardens with Father Joseph Muench officiating. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. GLEDA HUME Mrs. Gleda Laverne Hume, 60, of 451 Cornishville St., died Thursday, October 19, 1995 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born February 13, 1935 in Washington County, she was the daughter of Birchie Watts Shewmaker and the late Cecil Shewmaker. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Bennie L. Hume, Harrodsburg; her mother, Birchie Watts Shewmaker; five sons, Ronnie Lee Hume, Gary Gene Hume, Larry Dale Hume, Michael Hume and Bennie C. (Sac) Hume, all of Harrodsburg; four sisters; Elizabeth Shewmaker, Jean Shewmaker, Wanda Shewmaker and Ronda Baker, all of Harrodsburg; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Hume were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 21 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leroy Bowman, Marvin Bowman, Jr., Robert Phillips, Wayne Shewmaker, James Allen Lewis and Harold Goodlett. ROY GARRETT Mr. Roy Edward Garrett, 43, of 154 Park Avenue, died Friday, October 20, 1995 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born February 12, 1952 in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of George Willie Garrett and Mary Ethel Kiser. He was a Cable Technician for Cox Communications Company and a member of KEAS CME Church in Mt. Sterling. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Lana Lester Garrett, Harrodsburg; two sons, Joshua Matthew Garrett and Cory William Garrett, Harrodsburg; one brother, George Lewis Garrett, Mt. Sterling; four sisters, Patricia G. Cunningham, Allie Frances Garrett, Tamara Lee Garrett and Mary Emma Garrett, all of Mt. Sterling. He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Garrett. Services for Mr. Garrett were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, at the KEAS CME Church, Mt. Sterling, with the Rev. Jerry Wayne Jones and the Rev. Earl Hudson, officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Prentice Walker, Stanley Davis, Leo Walker, Larry Johnson, Roy Groves, Jr., Dwight Galewood, Horace "Buster" Grove and Richard Jones. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. RALPH MELTON Mr. Ralph Lee Melton, 68, of Valdosta, GA died Wednesday, October 18, 1995. He formerly lived in the Braxton area of Mercer County. Born May 6, 1927 in Manchester, he was the son of the late John and Rachel Melton. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie Melton; two sons, John Melton, VA and Joel Melton, Valdosta, GA; one daughter, Dianne Kidd, of VA; two step-daughters and a step son, all of Valdosta, GA; two nephews, Carlo Reed, Salvisa and Kenneth P. Reed, AL. Funeral and burial were held October 20, 1995 in Valdosta. DORA BAUGHMAN Mrs. Dora Hill (Dodie) Baughman, 84, of 314 Danville Ave., Stanford, died Monday, October 23, 1995 at her residence. Born January 3, 1911 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Kate Pence Hill. She was a housewife and a member of Harris Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include: her husband, John S. Baughman, Jr., Stanford; two sons, Dr. John Baughman III, Harrodsburg, and Harry Hill Baughman, Louisville; one daughter, Katherine (Kitty) Bruce Brower, Stanford; two sisters, Virginia H. Cox, Stanford and Mary H. (Tommye) Woodall, Stanford; seven grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Baughman were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, at the Fox Funeral Home in Stanford, officiated by Dr. James C. Baughman. Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons: John S. Baughman IV, Tom, Bob, Bill and Hill Baughman, and Courtney Brower. Memorials are suggested to Harris Memorial United Methodist Church in Stanford. MICHAEL CHEAK Michael Todd Cheak, of 1603 Kennedy Bridge Road, Burgin, died shortly after birth Saturday, October 21, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Survivors include: his parents, April Snape and Jeremy Cheak of Burgin; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Cheak of Burgin; maternal great great grandfather, Okley Scott of Ohio. He was preceded in death by maternal great grandmother Helen Carpenter and maternal great great grandmother Maggie Scott. A private graveside service was held Monday, October 23, at Spring Hill Cemetery. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. WILMA McGILL Mrs. Wilma Jean McGill, 40, of 4509 Lambert Road, Louisville, died Tuesday, October 24, 1995 at the University of Louisville Hospital. Born October 9, 1955 in New Albany, Indiana, she was the daughter of Wilma Darland Clayton and the late Clarence C. Clayton. She was a former computer programmer for Quantum and Capital Holdings of Louisville, a member of the St. Matthews Baptist Church and a member of the University of Louisville Honor Society. Survivors, besides her mother, include two sisters, Donna Walker of Louisville and Melva Gay Bailey, Springfield, and two nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Reed officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Carothers, Jr., Jack Carothers, Roger Coe, Jerry Beckum and Melvin Martin. MINNIE WILEY Mrs. Minnie Dean Wiley, 84, of 1369 Mackville Road, died Friday, October 27, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born December 13, 1910 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mallie Dean. She was a retired cafeteria supervisor from the Mercer County School, a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ, a Kentucky Colonel and the widow of Herbert C. Wiley. Survivors include: two sons, Donald Wiley, Mercer County and Harry Wiley, Harrodsburg; three daughters, Lucille Coy of Harrodsburg, Frances Chambers and Norma Jean Lester, both of Mercer County; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Lee, Robert and Curry Dean. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 30 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Jeffries and Bro. Kenneth Preston officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Steven, Brian and Chris Wiley, Kelly Lester and Larry and Jeff Coy. FANNIE CAREY Mrs. Fannie Lou Carey, 90, of 597 Greenwood Drive, died Saturday, October 28, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 27, 1905 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Tom Claunch and Melinda Bugg Claunch and the widow of Carl T. Carey. She was a nurse's aide at Kentucky State Hospital and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include: two sons, Carl Carey, Jr., and James M. Carey, both of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dalton Carey. Services for Mrs. Carey were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 30, at the St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Joe Muench officiating. Burial was in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Rose Hill. A prayer service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were Charles Lewis, J. L. Devine, Marvin and Todd Claunch, J. C. Catlett and Claude Devine. WILLIAM CATLETT Mr. William Harvey Catlett, 86, of 1054 Perryville Road, died Tuesday, October 31, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 5, 1909 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Gore Reed Catlett and Maggie Wickersham Catlett. He was the widower of Myra Kate Kinmon Catlett. He was a retired farmer and a member of Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. James (Lois Jane) Wheeler and Mrs. George (Betty Ann) Wheeler, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Alma Catlett, Danville; two brothers, Clarence Catlett, St. Petersburg, FL and Everett Catlett, Danville; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Milton, Leon, Paul and Gilbert Catlett. Services for Mr. Catlett will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 2, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James Byrd officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are Daryl Catlett, Robert Davis, Jr., Don Moore, Stephen Wheeler, Colby Davis and David Wheeler. Honorary bearers are Elders of the Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Garnett Catlett and Roy Bonta. Memorials are suggested to Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church or the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. EDNA McKINNEY Mrs. Edna McKinney, 87, formerly of Vinton, OH, died Sunday, October 22, 1995, at the home of her daughter, Florence Schulte in Harrodsburg. Born January 3, 1908 in Leon WV, she was the daughter of the late George Plants and Amanda Powell Plants. She was a homemaker and the widow of Henry Clay McKinney who died in 1994. Survivors include three daughters, Berteen Raikes,, Campbellsville, Pauline Wilson and Florence Schulte, both of Harrodsburg; three sons, Don McKinney of Gallipolis, OH, Raymond McKinney, Columbus, OH, and Dennis McKinney of Circleville, OH; one brother, Arthur Plants, Boomer, WV, and Virginia Ripple, Leon, WV. 24 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Audra Fleming, one son, Henry Clay McKinney, three brothers, three sisters and one granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home in Gallipolis, OH, with the Rev. Alfred Holley and the Rev. Jimmy Chapman officiating. Burial was in Pine Street Cemetery. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. LILBURN PAYNE Mr. Lilburn J. Payne, 81, 202 S. College Street, died Tuesday, October 31, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born June 11, 1914 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Theodore Osborne Payne and Hazel Belle Wheeler Payne. He was a self-employed decorator and owner of Parkview Guest House. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Bohon Church of Christ, VFW and the American Legion. Survivors include: his wife, Mary R. Payne, Harrodsburg; one step son, Stephen Barrett, Glasgow; three step daughters, Linda Wade, Houston, TX, Sharon Carlson, Oxford, PA, and Sheila Edward, IN; and two sisters, Rubye Smithey, Harrodsburg and Christine Meachan, FL. Services for Mr. Payne will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 3 at the Bohon Church of Christ with Bro. Orell Overman and Bro. Frank Preston officiating. Burial will be in the Bohon Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will after 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel and after 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church.. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund or the Bohon Church of Christ Building Fund. JOHN CROCKETT, JR Mr. John Harold Crockett, Jr., 64, of 2307 Old Main Street, Washington, died Thursday, November 2, 1995, at Humana Hospital-Lexington. He was the widower of Martha Adams Crockett. A native of Baltimore, MD he received a bachelor's degree in speech from the University of Maryland, a master's degree in theater from the University of North Carolina and a doctorate in education from Indiana University in Bloomington. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Crockett produced and directed Harrodsburg's outdoor drama The Legend of Daniel Boone from 1964 to 1972. He taught speech, theater and video production and was public relations director, academic affairs assistant director and dean of academic affairs at the Maysville Community College during his 22 year career there. He retired in 1990. He also worked with the Maysville Players and was a past president of Maysville Rotary club. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Caren Elizabeth Crockett Browning of New York and Jeanne Denise "Jackie" Crockett of Louisville, and a brother. Services for Mr. Crockett were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 5, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Maysville. Knox & Brothers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to Licking Valley College Development Corp., in care of Maysville Community College. E. ORVILLE DEMAREE Edwin Orville Demaree, 89, of Franklin, IN, died Saturday November 4, 1995 at Hearne Health Care Inn, Morgantown, IN. Born August 6, 1906 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Kavenaugh and Mattie Lee Southerland Demaree. He was married to Katherine Bertha Johnson on July 12, 1930 in Johnson County, IN who died November 16, 1980. He was a member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church, Duncan. Survivors include: one daughter, Barbara Richardson, Morgantown, IN; three brothers, Clifton Demaree and Baker Demaree, both of Louisville, and Hollie Demaree, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters. He was a farmer and machinist and retired in 1971 from Arvins at Franklin, IN after 35 years. Services for Mr. Demaree were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8 at Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home, Franklin, IN, with the Rev. Albert Lorber officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Christian Chapel Church, RR #1, Box 145, Morgantown, IN 46160. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, IN. MARTINA NOOE Mrs. Martina Cannon Nooe, 84, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, November 2, 1995 at the residence of her daughter in Arlington, Texas. Born November 20, 1910 in Harrodsburg she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertie Leonard Cannon. She was an employee of St. Joseph Hospital and retired after 22 years. Survivors include: one daughter, Margaret Ann Aden, Arlington, TX; four brothers, Andrew Cannon, Ernest Cannon, Charles Cannon and Leo Cannon; three sisters, Geneva Staklin, Lorraine Kurtz and Hazel Arnold; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan L. Nooe, one son, William Morgan Nooe and one sister, Violet Meredith. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 4, at 3:00 p.m., November at the Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Girard officiating. Pallbearers were Tony Fernand, Bill Lawson, Max Kurtz, Rick Fernand, Marion Inman, Eric Inman and John David Lay. MALCOLM KNIGHT Dr. Malcolm Buckner Knight, 80, of 884 Mapleton Terrace, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, October 26, 1995, in Jacksonville. He was a native of Franklin, TN and was Pastor Emeritus of the Southside Baptist Church. He was the son of the late C. W. Knight, pastor of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, in the 1920s and 30s. Dr. Knight served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention and of the Jacksonville Ministerial Alliance and was chairman of the Radio and Television Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. Survivors include: his wife, Cascile Middleton Knight; three daughters, Judy Knight Hubbard, Columbia, SC, Gwen Knight Snowden and Anne Buckner Knight French, both of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services for Dr. Knight were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 28 at Southside Baptist Church. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery. DELLA CRAWFORD Mrs. Della Burke Crawford, 78, of 382 Paradise Camp Road died Thursday, November 2, 1995 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born September 28, 1917 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Love Underwood Burke. She was a retired kindergarten teacher and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Harry Crawford; one son, Tommy Barrow Crawford, Lexington; one brother, Bill Burke, Mercer County; two sisters, Gladys Watts, Harrodsburg and Garnetta Warner, Burgin; one grandson and two step granddaughters. Funeral services were Monday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. William Craig officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Henry Leon Burke, Billy Don Burke, Roy Ogden, Eddie Russell, Connie Horn and Don Umbenhen. HOWARD GILVIN Mr. Howard M. "Joe" Gilvin, 81, 207 East Street, died Friday, November 3, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 21, 1914 in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late Sterling Smith and Minnie Brooks Gilvin. He was a self-employed retired grocer and a member of the North Middletown Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy "Nannie" Boston Gilvin, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Sue Gilvin, Harrodsburg; two sons, Howard Gilvin, Harrodsburg and Eddie Gilvin, Paris; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Nettie) Vinsent, Independence; four brothers, Robert Gilvin, Covington, William Gilvin and Earl Gilvin, both of Mt. Sterling, Raymond Gilvin, of Florida; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Gilvin were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 5 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carroll Wallace and the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Daniel Gilvin, Anthony Gilvin, Michael Gilvin, Rodney Gilvin, Bill Randolph and Gilbert Norvell. Honorary bearers were James Sexton, Margaret Sexton, Sarah Bottom, Robert, William, Raymond and Earl Gilvin, and the nursing staff of Haggin Memorial Extended Care. Memorials are suggest to the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital Extended Care. SARAH RUSSELL Mrs. Sarah Carpenter Russell, 91, of Mackville, died at 3 p.m. Monday, November 6, 1995, at her residence. Born October 11, 1904 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Carpenter and Frances Best Carpenter. She was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church and the widow of Sam Russell who preceded her in death September 1, 1985. Survivors include: two sons, Garland Russell, Springfield and Sammie Russell of Mackville; three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Frances) Powell, Perryville and Mrs. D. M. (Gail) Blackwell, Winston-Salem, NC, Mrs. Richard (Jane) Davis of Mackville; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Norma Paige Russell in 1940 and a son Johnny Royce Russell in 1930. Services for Mrs. Russell will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 9 at the Carey and Son Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Lee Lambert officiating. Burial in Peter Cemetery, Mackville. DALE TAYLOR Mr. Dudley Dale Taylor, 64, of 119 North Greenville Street, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyn Taylor and the owner of Dale's TV Service. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. R. L. GRIDER Mr. R. L. Grider, 89, of Danville, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Friday, November 10, 1995, at Charleston Health Care Center, Danville. Born January 10, 1906 in Albany, KY, he was the son of the late John Jacob and Molly Evelyn Perkins Grider. He was a Mason and a member of Broadway Christian Church, KEA and a life member of NEA. He was also a farmer. He was a teacher and began his teaching career in Waco and became principal. He was also principal of Athens High School and Bryan Station High School in Lexington. He also coached basketball and baseball. Survivors include: his wife, Mae Lewis Grider, Danville; one son, Arnold Grider, Harrodsburg; a daughter, Iris Goggin, Danville, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 13 at Stith Funeral Home with Dr. Thomas K. Farmer officiating. Burial was in the Albany Cemetery. WILLIAM DISMEAUX Mr. William Dismeaux, 47, of Cincinnati, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Monday, November 6, 1995 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. Born May 5, 1948, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late James W. and Mary Rose Logan. He was a sheet metal worker in Cincinnati and a member of First Baptist Church, Harrodsburg. Survivors include his wife, Eliza Dismeaux: six daughters, Melinda Jo Allen of Harrodsburg, Sheryl Dismeaux, Tonya Dismeaux, Pamela Dismeaux, Donna Dismeaux and Mary Dismeaux, all of Cincinnati; a brother, James Logan Jr. of Lexington; a sister, Sirithia Logan of Lexington; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, November 10, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Smith, Samuel T. Bess, Thomas C. Meaux, Ronald Turner, Bill Ricks and Dontaye Logan. Smith-Jackson Funeral Home, Danville, was in charge of arrangements. CARRIE EVANS Miss Carrie Louise Evans, age 96, of Main Street, Burgin, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 20, 1899 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Vard and Delitha Cleveland Evans. She had been employed as a nursing aide at the Mitchell's Nursing Home and was a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Albert Gisler officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Pat Lear, Guilford Waggener, Howard Smith, Donnie Robins, Charles Robins and Chris Byrd. DALE TAYLOR, SR. Mr. D. Dale Taylor, Sr., 64, of 119 North Greenville Street, died Tuesday, November 7, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 11, 1931 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Carl Thomas and Clara E. Taylor. He was the owner of Dale's TV and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church Disciples of Christ. He attended the Southside Christian Church. Taylor had served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn Leonard Taylor; two daughters, Bonnie Dale Taylor, Middletown, OH and Gloria Peavler, Lancaster; one son, Dale Taylor, Jr., Harrodsburg; one sister, Lois Frederick, Harrodsburg; one brother, Donald Taylor, Salt Lake City, UT; four grandchildren, two step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, November 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. David Upchurch, the Rev. Gary Powell, the Rev. Wayne Furr and Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Fitzgerald, Donnie Jackson, Larry Morris, Bob Martin, Carl Greene and Harold Lawson. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the Mercer County Humane Society. ROBERTA TAYLOR Mrs. Roberta Edelen Taylor, 64, of 223 North Hill Street, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 1995, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born May 10, 1931 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edelen and Margaret Gould Kennedy Edelen. She was a housewife, a member of the St. Peters AME Church where she was a member of the Friendship Club and a worker for the Sunday School Department. She was a graduate of West Side High School. Survivors include: her husband, Walter T. Taylor, an aunt, Virginia Kennedy, and several cousins. Services were conducted Wednesday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peters AME Church with the Rev. J. T. Ballew officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Samuel T. Bess, Timothy Bess, Steven A. Buck, Andy Harris, James Thurman and Thomas C. Meaux. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. GARRETT TAYLOR Mr. Garrett Cecil Taylor, 83, of 585 Tabler Avenue, died Saturday, November 11, 1995 at his residence. Born April 7,1912 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Elmer and Lizzie Cannon Taylor. He was a retired farmer and finish carpenter. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ at Battle. Survivors include: four nephews, J. T. Logue, Mercer County, Gene Logue, Elizabethtown, Jimmie Taylor and Carl Dudley Taylor, both of Harrodsburg; one niece, Ann Taylor, Harrodsburg. One sister, Mrs. Opal Taylor Logue and two brothers, Irvin and Estill Taylor preceded him in death. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Vaught officiating. Burial was in the Battle Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. T. Logue, Gene Logue, Jimmie Taylor, Billy Hornsby, Terry Taylor and Chris Coffman. LAWRENCE RANSDELL Mr. Lawrence Leon "Larry" Ransdell, 57, of 1029 South Church St., Smithfield, VA died Tuesday, October 31, 1995. A native of Harrodsburg, he was a retired owner of Smithfield Dry Cleaners. He was a member and past commander of American Legion, George F. Dashiell, Post No. 49. He was a Baptist and retired after 20 years in the U. S. Navy. Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn Bateman Ransdell, Smithfield, VA; mother, Edith Allen Ransdell, Harrodsburg; three brothers, Curtis D. Ransdell and C. Louis Ransdell, Harrodsburg, and Kenneth Ransdell, Clinton, MD. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m., Friday, November 3 at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Donald R. Rhoton officiating. Burial was in St. Luke's Memorial Park in Smithfield. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Isle of Wight Chapter, Memorial Chairman Mrs. J. L. Rose, 27768 Walters Highway, Walters, VA; or Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 97, Smithfield, VA 23431. JACK SPARROW Mr. Jack Sparrow, 90, died Sunday, November 12, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 6, 1905 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late George Thomas Sparrow and Nancy Emily Russell Sparrow. He was the widower of Martha May Matherly Sparrow. He was a farmer and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Maurice C. (Sara) Baker, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Franklin (Nancy) Ransdell, Mercer County; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Sparrow were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James H. Moore, W. A. "Billy" Horn, Edwin Freeman, Paul Devine, Llewellyn Peavler, Joe Wright, George Buchanan and Bill Shewmaker. SUSAN MECCIA Mrs. Susan Mae Royalty Meccia, 80, of 407 Clarendon Dr., Easley, SC, died Saturday, November 11, 1995 at her residence. Born May 16, 1915 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Royalty and Eula Royalty. She was the widow of Joe Meccia. She was a Secretary and Court Clerk in St. Mathews and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Joanne Meccia, Easley, SC; two sons, Thomas N. Meccia, Duncan, SC and Robert M. Meccia, Knoxville, TN; one sister, Mary Brown Schumacher, Carmel, IN; an aunt, Hazel Robinson, Harrodsburg; four grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Meccia were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Cato officiating. Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville. Pallbearers were Jerry Burns, Carroll Burton, Michael and Charles Robinson, Kenneth and R. C. Sanders. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Upstate, 800 N. Fant St., Anderson, SC 29621. ROBERT PENNINGTON Mr. Robert Raymond (Joe Lewis) Pennington, 59, of 329 Cornishville Street, died Wednesday, November 8, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Lincoln County, May 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Palis Raymond and Mary Gover Pennington. He was a former employee of Reynolds Tobacco Company in Lexington and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Halls Gap. Survivors include: his wife, Cora L. Jones Pennington, Harrodsburg; a son, Robert Raymond Jones and a daughter, Darleen Jones, both of Harrodsburg; three stepsons, Tim, Bently and Joey Jones, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Lindsey Pennington and William Pennington, both of Stanford; three sisters, Margaret P. Cooper, Stanford, Alberta Jayne Caldwell, Cincinnati, OH and Ida E. Barbour, CA; one brother-in-law, Lucien Jones, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 13, at the First Baptist Church of Stanford. Burial was in Halls Gap. Smith Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. BONNIE BYERS Mrs. Bonnie Mae Alice Byers, 89, of 337 Magnolia Street, died Monday, November 13, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born June 14, 1906 in Rockport, IN, she was the daughter of the late James Lindsey and Frances Ramer Lindsey. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lynnville United Methodist Church, Lynnville, IN and the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include: her husband, Joseph Uriah Byers, Harrodsburg; two grandsons, Larry and Gary Lance, both of Harrodsburg; two granddaughters, Mrs. David (Janice) Young, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Tommy (Lois) Watts, Harrodsburg. Services for Mrs. Byers will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16 at the Pemberton-Bradley Funeral Home in Lynnville. Burial will be in the Lynnville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Lynnville United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of local arrangements. JAMES CASEY Mr. James Alfred Casey, 67, died Thursday, November 9, 1995 at the Tri-County Baptist Hospital, LaGrange. Born June 6, 1928 in Washington County, he was the son of the late John L. and Hazel Coker Casey. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by one son, James Alfred Casey, Jr., of Florida; four sisters, Evelyn Gritton, Dorothy Turner, Bonnie Casey and Shirley Claunch, all of Harrodsburg; and three granddaughters. Graveside services were held Sunday, November 12, at Battle Cemetery by the Rev. Lewis Walter. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. WILLIAM PERKINS Mr. William Harold Perkins, 78, of 1085 Vanarsdall Road, died Monday, November 13, 1995, at his residence. Born December 5, 1916, in Whitley County he was the son of the late Thomas and Deena Hill Perkins. He was a farmer and had served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include: three brothers, Dexter Perkins, FL, L. D. Perkins, MS, and James B. Perkins, Mercer County; two sisters, Imogene Hensley, OH and Nancy Mae Crooks, FL. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Mr. Bill Huffmann officiating. Burial with military rites will be held in New Providence Cemetery. Pallbearers are Homer White, Jr., Lee Prather, Ernie Prather, Mickey Stratton and Robert Prather. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, and after 7:00 a.m. Saturday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. HAZEL FLYNN Mrs. Hazel S. Flynn, 78, of 101 Mooreland Avenue, died Monday, November 20, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 5, 1917 in Clanton, AL, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Eula Foshee Culver. She was the widow of Dr. Glenn G. Flynn. She was a dance instructor and a retired owner/operator of Harrod School of Dance. She was a member of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church, the Foundation Board, former Elder, former member of the Women's Club. Survivors include: two sons, Glenn Flynn, Lexington and William "Bill" Flynn, Atlanta, GA; three daughters, Jenny Darsie, Lexington, Judy Parente, Falls Church, VA, and Janet DeAngelis, Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Flynn will be held at 11:00 am. Wednesday, November 22 at the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church with Dr. David Hartman and Andrew Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel and after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers will be Don Cole, David Shewmaker, Howard Howells, Bill Gravely, Harold Davis, Jack Springate, Lonnie Campbell and Larry Short. Donations are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the Harrodsburg Presbyterian Church. JAMES GILLESPIE Mr. James Ruel Gillespie, 84, of 1588 Sadie Lane, Louisville, died Wednesday, November 15, 1995 at Spring View Medical Center in Lebanon. Born May 1, 1911 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Wood Graves Gillespie and Lillie Sweeney Gillespie. He was the widower of Eugenia Currens and Myrtle Groatley. He was a farmer and former employee of International Harvester and National Distillers, in Louisville. He was a member of the Mackville Baptist church and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: one daughter, Anne Currens Gillespie Clark, Harrodsburg; one son, Wood E. Currens, Louisville; two brothers, Paul Gillespie, Huntington, IN and Marion Gillespie, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. James (Merle G.) Garrett, Louisville; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Gillespie were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 18 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Copeland, Bert Minton, John Clark, John Wood Currens, Allen E. Currens, David Allen Gillespie, J. T. Yankey, James Garrett, Marion Gillespie, Eric Arms, and Dewey Keys. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund. DORIS MEYER Mrs. Doris Meyer, 75, of 490 Henrico Road, died Friday, November 17, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. Born August 14, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Mercer and Matilda Mercer. She was a surgical ward clerk at Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy, OH. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the 50 Club at St. Andrew, and a member of the Haggin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include: her husband, Walter E. Meyer, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Janet Pyle, Harrodsburg; two grandsons, Brian and Chris Pyle, Harrodsburg. She was preceded in death by a brother Robert Mercer. Services for Mrs. Meyer were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Muench officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Prayer service was held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were Brian, Chris, and James Pyle, Doc McKinney, David Patterson and Eugene Meyer. Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew Catholic Church. BURNEL McRAY Mr. Burnel McRay, 90, of 2549 47th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, November 18, 1995 at his residence. Born December 9, 1904 in Danville, IL he was the son of the late Dailey and Pearl Speak McRay. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife: Oneida Scott McRay; two sons, Donald McRay, Lake City, FL and Terry McRay, St. Petersburg, FL; four daughters, Nancy Lamb, TN, Florence Larson, Orlando, FL, Joyce Gearaghty, Houston, TX and Judy McRay, St. Petersburg, FL; one sister, Doris Freeman, Lexington; 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, November 24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Larson officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am. until 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. EUGENIA BAILEY Mrs. Eugenia Shewmaker Bailey, 85, 3310 Takes Creek Road, Lexington, formerly of Winchester and Lehigh Acres, FL, died Monday, November 20, 1995 at her residence. A native of Mackville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Grace Tumey Shewmaker. Survivors include: one daughter, Becky Horine, Lexington; two sisters, Lela Walker, London and Venita Devine, Harrosdburg; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Jeff Bailey and a son, Dr. Harry Lee Bailey. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 24, at the First United Methodist Church, Winchester, by the Rev. T. O. Harrison, the Rev. Howard Reynolds, the Rev. Donna Barr, and the Rev. Robert Horine. Burial will be in the Winchester cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Edgington Funeral Home in Winchester. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass. ANN GARDNER Ann Curd Gardner, 89, died Thursday, November 23, 1995 in California. A native of Mercer County, she was born May 23, 1906, the daughter of the late Warren and Pearl Worley Curd. She taught school in Mercer County for several years. She is survived by one sister, Edna Curd Miller, Kent, OH; and several nephews and a niece. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, in California. ANNA STINE Mrs. Anna Mae Stine, 87, 205 Benton Street, Burgin, died Thursday, November 23, 1995, at her residence. Born September 5, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie Semones Ball. She had served as a nurse's aide at Kentucky State Hospital and was a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Sam Stine, Mercer County; one daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Minnie) Wilson, Danville; one foster son, Hugh A. Smith, Burgin; two stepsons, Ralph Stine, Mercer County and Clifton Stine, Lawrenceburg; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Stine, one son, Wayne Stine and one foster son, Howard Smith. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Wilson, Terry Wilson, Paul Bohman, Hugh Smith, Jr., Brian Smith and Rodney Stine. RAYMOND FREEMAN Mr. Raymond Freeman, 74, of 312 Edgewood Dr., Nicholasville, died Sunday, November 26, 1995 at Humana Hospital in Lexington. Born September 22, 1921 in Mercer County he was the son of the late J. T. Freeman and Ruth Lee Dean Freeman. He was a retired self-employed builder and a member of the Christian Church. He was a navy veteran of WW II. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Raymond (Bertie Stopher) Freeman, Nicholasville; three sons, Dr. David Freeman, KS, J. T. Freeman III, Lexington; Frank Freeman; one daughter: Mrs. Gary (Margaret) Nelson, Lexington; three brothers, J. T. (Jack) Freeman and Thomas W. Freeman, both of Harrodsburg, James W. Freeman, Lawrenceburg; five sisters, Mrs. Bernice (Flossie) Cinnamon and Mrs. Coy (Elizabeth) Ellis, both of Mercer County, Mrs. Walter (Frances) Stocker and Mrs. Glendon (Betty) Demaree, both of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Charles (Nellie) Anness, Nicholasville. Memorial services for Mr. Freeman will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Gardenside Christian Church, Music Dept., 940 Holly Springs Dr., Lexington, KY 40504. DANIEL KLEIN Daniel W. Klein, MD, 78, of 300 Klein Ct., Harrodsburg, died Saturday, November 25, 1995 at Friendship House in Danville. Born May 2, 1917 in Preston, MN, he was the son of the late William C. Klein and Augusta Schmidt Klein. He was a retired physician and a member of the Lutheran Church. Dr. Klein graduated from Carletan College in 1939, received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1944 and served his internship at St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit, MI. He was a U S Army veteran of WW II having served in the South Pacific. Survivors include: his wife, Aileen Klein, Harrodsburg, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services for Dr. Klein will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29 at the Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston, MN. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of local arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the charity of one's choice. JOHN GAINES Mr. John Smith Gaines, 81, of 918 Meadow Lane, died Sunday, November 26, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born August 28, 1914 in Owen County he was the son of the late Walter V. Gaines and Verna Pearl Smith Gaines. He was a retired Baptist minister and a member of Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church and served on the board of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He was a pastor for 32 years and served in the South Irvine, Waco, Ferguson, Bruner's Chapel, Milton churches in Kentucky and in the West Fork Baptist in Madison, IN. Rev. and Mrs. Gaines owned and operated the J and J Fabric Shop from 1973 to 1989. Survivors include: his wife, Juanita Wash Gaines, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Stone, Bardstown, and Mrs. Joe (Bonnie) Webb, Harrodsburg; one sister, Mrs. George Kingkade, Owenton; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services for Rev. Gaines were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Reed and the Rev. J. D. Trayler officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joey and Gregory Webb, Jeffery Stone, Bruce Wash, George Kingkade and Larry Neal. Memorials are suggested to the Bruner's Chapel Church Pew Cushion Fund. GEORGE JENKINS Mr. George S. Jenkins, 88, of 711 Beaumont Avenue, died Sunday, November 26, 1995, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. Born September 16, 1907 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late James Russell Jenkins and Caroline Murphy Jenkins. He was the owner/operator of Jenkins' Moving Service and a member of Faith Temple Pentecostal Church of God. He was founder and past president of the Pentecostal Men's Association, Honorary Life Time Sunday School Supt. and Honorary Life Time Church Board Member. He was a former employee of Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Survivors include: his wife, Nona Bea Louallen Jenkins; five daughters, Mrs. Johnny (Ruth Ann) Bailey, Mrs. Charles (Josephine) Cook and Mrs. Otha (Jane) Browning, all of Harrodsburg and Mrs. Collos (Violet) Abrams, Danville and Mrs. Wayne (Treva) Hill, Mercer County; ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one step great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, George Jenkins, Jr., and a daughter, Thelma Moorene Jenkins. Services for Mr. Jenkins were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Lanham officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Browning, Steve Caton, John Paul Bailey, Chad Hill, Mike and Mitch Abrams and Eddie Kendall. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Temple Pentecostal Church of God Building Fund, Box 1040, Danville, KY 40222. SHANNON FARNEY Mrs. Shannon W. Farney, 87, of 338 Magnolia Street, died Monday, November 27, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 28, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Lester Edward Wilson and Lula Britton Wilson. She was the widow of G. C. Farney. She was a homemaker and a member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church. Survivors include: six daughters, Mrs. Cleo (Virginia Lou) Camic and Mrs. Tom (Verna Carol) Devine, both of Harrodsburg, Mrs. Maurice (Roma Jean) Reed, Lexington, Mrs. Howard (Ann Marlene) Early, LaGrange, Mrs. Don (Pat) Harshbarger, Tampa, FL, Mrs. Bud (Rose) Brogli, Raleigh, NC; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Farney will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30 at the Ransdell Funeral chapel with the Rev. Bob Jones and Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Mike Camic, Larry Camic, David Camic, Wayne Reed, Marcy Reed, Brian Early, Chris Early, Mark Harshbarger, Matthew Brogli, Kristen Devine, Kim Harshbarger, Lisa Cromwell, Cheryl Eckman, and Leanne Brogli. Honorary bearers are C. D. Ransdell, Jr., Rondall Ramey, Julian Chapman, O. W. Brogli, James Shewmaker, Frank Lawson, Harold Lawson and Ed Robertson. Memorials are suggested to the Magnolia Street Christian Church. HERBERT CARR Mr. Herbert E. Carr, 83, of Ft. Myers, FL, died Monday, November 27, 1995, in Ft. Myers. A resident of Florida for the past 27 years, he was formerly from Kentucky. Survivors include: his wife, Martha, Ft. Myers, FL; one daughter, Phyllis Williams; one brother, Matt Carr, Harrodsburg; one sister, Nellie Osborne, Ocala, FL; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside service will be held Thursday, November 30, at 1:30 p.m. at Lee Memorial Park, Ft. Myers, FL. PAULINE TERHUNE Mrs. Pauline Ruth Terhune, 90, formerly of Louisville, died Wednesday, November 29, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born November 13, 1905 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Mary Leach Demaree. She was a homemaker and the widow of Ralph Terhune. Survivors include: two nieces, Mrs. Virginia Lentini, Louisville and Mrs. Morgan (Wilma) Bradshaw, Harrodsburg; three great nieces, Sandra Lentini, Louisville, Betty Yeaste, Harrodsburg and Ann Cox of St. Paul, MN, and six great nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. Bob Jones officiating. Great nephews served as pallbearers. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. STANLEY CARRIER Mr. Stanley W. Carrier, 77, of 240 Hughley Lane, died Thursday, November 30, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born March 22, 1918 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Bob and Nellie Shearer Carrier. He was a stone mason, a carpenter and had served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Survivors include: four sons, James Carrier, Harrodsburg, Larry Carrier, Lockland, OH, Billy Carrier, Hebron and Stevie Carrier, Milford, OH; four daughters, Ruth McKinney, Middletown, OH, Peggy Derringer, Harrodsburg, Vickie Carrier, Aurora, IN and Bonnie Combs, Casey Creek; one brother, Robert Carrier, Harrodsburg; two sisters Bessie Shannon, Burgin and Gertrude McKinney, Harrodsburg; 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. One son, Jackie Carrier, three sisters Brownie Hargis, Pearly Shearer and Lilly Shannon and two grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 3rd at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Hamp Wooten officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Carrier, Jr., Larry Carrier, Frankie Rogers, Duran Lay, Greg Price and Gil Lay. Honorary bearers were Dean Derringer and Darrell Johnson. HELEN LESTER Mrs. Helen Hendren Lester, 65, 1360 Battlefield Road, Perryville, died Tuesday, November 28, 1995 in Perryville. Born October 30, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Susie Shewmaker Hendren. She was a homemaker and helped with the Mackville Senior Citizens. Survivors include: three sons, Douglas, Tommy and William Lester, all of Perryville; three sisters, Mary Lillian Russell and Willie Frances Bottom, both of Mackville and Betty Bottom, Grove Port, OH; two brothers, R. C. Hendren, Mackville and Bill Hendren, Nicholasville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lester and a daughter, Beverly Crowe. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville with the Rev. Ted Beam, the Rev. Tom Coatney and the Rev. Jimmy Owens. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Perryville. Pallbearers were Norman Fisher, Mark Bottoms, William Powell, Harold Logue, Steve McIntosh, G. T. Lester and Bobby Webb. Honorary bearers were Tommy Rankin, James Yankey, Russell Powell, Marvin Gibson and Garnett Gibson. Memorials are suggested to the Carpenters Cemetery, c/o of the Bank of Danville. VIRGINIA ROGERS Mrs. Virginia Bell Rogers, 77, of 599 Ashland Court, died Saturday, December 2, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 20, 1918 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Harve and Maude Alford Rose. She was a retired seamstress for Mercer Dress and a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, John W. Rogers, Lexington and Randall Rogers, Harrodsburg; two daughters; Rowena Rousey and Jeanetta Devine, both of Harrodsburg; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 4 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis Walter officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Rousey, Jeff Rousey, Marion Rogers, Jr., Ralph Rogers, Jr., Eddie Devine and Eddie McGinnis. Honorary bearers were Jim O'Nan, Pat Walter, Frankie Cannon, Loretta Terhune, Bessie Burton, Bonnie Robinson and William David Rogers. IDA HUNTER Mrs. Ida Belle Hunter, 82, of 830 North College Street, died Saturday, December 2, 1995 at her residence. Born October 11, 1913 in Jessamine County, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Ida Clara Easley Welch. She was a homemaker, a member of the Nicholasville Christian Church, and the widow of Paul Scott Hunter. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Jane) Sherrow and Ann Merriman, both of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Mike Merriman, Mark Merriman, Danny Brewer, Tommy Welch, Billy Drury and Greg Sherrow. Honorary bearers were Bill Merriman and Bobby Sherrow. VIRGINIA SALLEE Mrs. Virginia Lee Sallee, 66, of 158 Sedgefield Circle, Winter Park, FL died Saturday, December 2, 1995 at the Winter Park Memorial Hospital. Born January 30, 1929 in Port Huron, MI, she was the daughter of Vera Wurzel Heinmiller and the late Alvin Heinmiller. She was a retired music teacher and a member of the Aloma United Methodist Church, Winter Park, FL and a member of the Kentucky Education Association. She was a graduate of Asbury College. Survivors, in addition to her mother, of Lawrenceburg, include: a daughter, Marilee VanArsdall, Lexington; a son, Edward R. Sallee, Lawrenceburg; a brother, Jerry Heinmiller, Cynthiana. Services for Mrs. Sallee will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 8 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Strange officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Asbury College. JAMES HECKMAN Mr. James Harold Heckman, 65, of 171 Buster Pike, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. Born March 31, 1930 in Lee County, IL he was the son of Helen Nelson Heckman and the late Harold S. Heckman. He was owner and operator of Willow Lake Wildlife Refuge and a retired contractor. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, the VFW and a sergeant in the Army during the Korean conflict, having received a purple heart. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Elizabeth Inman Heckman, Burgin; son, James Heckman, Jr., Harrodsburg; four daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Angelia) Preston, Nicholasville, Mrs. Jerry (Susan) Royalty, Burgin and Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Bradshaw and Mrs. Tommy (Emilie) Phillips, both of Harrodsburg; one brother, John Heckman, Burgin; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Heckman, and three sisters, Marie Lucille Heckman, Dorothy Moore and Doris Johnson. Services for Mr. Heckman will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 7 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial will be in Burgin Memorial Gardens with military rites. Pallbearers will be James H. Heckman, Jr., Charles Bradshaw, Angelia Preston, Nancy Bradshaw, Susan Royalty, Emilie Phillips, Jerry Royalty, Tommy Preston, Melanie Heckman, and Tom Phillips. Honorary bearers are Charles Bradshaw, II, Shawn Heckman, Adam Bradshaw, Kim Preston, Eric Darland, Christi Royalty, Mandy Preston, Jan Darland, Jennifer Bradshaw, John Heckman, and Lloyd Poynter. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. ALMA LUCAS Mrs. Alma Lucas, 83, of 201 Benton Street, Burgin, died Sunday December 3, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born April 1, 1912 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Smith and Mamie Leonard Peavler. She was retired from James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital where she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 23 years. She was a graduate of Burgin High School Class of 1932, a graduate of Danville School of Practical Nursing and member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Survivors include: one niece, Mrs. Alice Stocker, Danville; two great nieces, Mrs. Ruth Claycomb, Harrodsburg and Mrs. Melissa Cross, Danville; four great nephews, Jackie Claycomb, Harrodsburg, Robert, Tom and Bill Stocker all of Danville; several great great nieces and nephews of Danville. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6 at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ruth and Jackie Claycomb, Melissa and Mark Cross, Robert, Tom and Bill Stocker. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. BUFORD COKE, SR. Mr. Buford Coke, Sr., 64, of 263 Indian Creek Road, died Monday, December 4, 1995, at the Albany Memorial Hospital, Albany. A native of Anderson County, he was the son of Allie Bell Chilton Coke and the late William Thomas Coke. He was a graduate of Kavanaugh High School, retired from General Electric Co. after 33 years and was a an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: two sons, Buford Lee Coke, Jr., and Jeff Coke, both of Louisville; his mother, Mrs. Allie Bell Chilton Coke, Harrodsburg; four brothers, Fred Coke, Lawrenceburg, Thomas Coke, Frankfort, Bruce Coke, Sulphur, and Paul Coke, Taylorsville; three sisters, Mrs. G. H. (Jeanette) Carey, and Mrs. Minnie Morgan, both of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Lewis (Nancy) Long, Lancaster; four grandchildren. Services for Mr. Coke were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6 at the Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with Bro. Joe White officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were Darren Coke, Ricky Coke, Kevin Coke, Ray Yeager, Anthony Coke, Dennis Morgan, Eddie Carey, Larry Coke. Honorary bearers were Robert Coke, Michael Carey, Chris Coke, Donald Freeman and Steven Freeman. SANDRA MILLER Sandra Sue Miller, 45, of 352 North Birchwood, Hendersonville, TN, died Monday, December 4, 1995 at her residence. Born January 17, 1950 in Danville, she was the daughter of Sue Ella Durham Miller of Hendersonville, TN and the late William R. Miller. She was an attorney. Survivors, besides her mother, include: one son, Jason Ryan Howard, Hendersonville, TN; two brothers, Robert James Miller, Nashville, TN and William R. Miller, Jr., Chambersburg, PA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Buddy Turpin officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery, Danville. Pallbearers will be Rick Offitt, Jamie Miller, Mike Scabro, Jimmy Sission, Mike Dunnaway and Bobby Miller. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. JOHN SCALES Mr. John Carlton Scales, 72, 1015 Hancock Circle, Burgin, formerly of High Point, NC, died Tuesday, December 5, 1995, at his residence. Born November 25, 1923 in New Albany, IN he was the son of the late Ethel Rouzer and Raymond Scales. He was the widower of Edna Moore Scales. He retired from Sears and Roebuck Co. and was a former employee of The Furniture Store, both of High Point, NC. He was a member of the Westchester Baptist Church in High Point, NC, a Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Scottish Rite, the Moose Lodge and the VFW in High Point, NC. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Survivors include: one son, John Ray Scales, Hattiesburg, MS; two daughters, Penny Wiseman and Jennie Budden, both of Lexington; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Masonic rites were conducted at the funeral chapel Monday evening. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. GLOVER LYONS Mr. Glover Lyons, 96, Lexington, widower of Beulah Preston Lyons, died Monday, December 4, 1995 at Lexington Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Mercer County, he was a son of the late John William and Mary Frances Sallee Lyons. He was a retired farmer and furnace installer. Survivors include: a daughter, Mary E. Moore, Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Ruby Mullins, Harrodsburg, Augusta Sallee, Louisville; a brother, Everett Lyons, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Satterfield. Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 7 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington, with Pastor O. C. Morrison officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery. LEWIS E. HAFLEY Mr. Lewis E. "Pete" Hafley, 61, Louisville, died Thursday, December 7, 1995, at Caritas Medical Center. He was a retired job coordinator for Louisville Gas and Electric. Survivors include: a daughter, Beverly Avery, NJ; two brothers, Roy and Larry Hafley, both of Louisville; five sisters, Edna Sutherland, IL, Dorothy Spears, Moreland, Carol East, Lancaster, Jane Reed and Mae Hafley, both of Harrodsburg; three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 9, at the Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville. Burial was in Cave Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kosair Charities. MINNIE MESSER Mrs. Minnie Messer, 82, of Heidrick, died at the Knox County General Hospital, Friday, December 8, 1995. Born in Knox County June 10, 1913, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Delora Cole Gregory. She was a homemaker and a member of the Heidrick Holiness Church. She was the widow of Lige Messer. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Janet Price, Heidrick, Mrs. Glenda Owens, Baileys Switch; two sons, Don Messer, Harrodsburg, W. J. Messer, Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Duff and Mrs. Bam Hawethorne, both of Ann Arbor, MI; one brother, Floyd Gregory, College Park, MD; six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Hampton Funeral Home chapel in Barbourville, on Sunday December 10 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Jackie Bargo and the Rev. Tommy Frazier officiating. Burial was in Doolin Cemetery in Heidrick. WILLIAM RIKER Dr. William Letcher Riker, MD, 81, of 536 East Lexington Street, died Friday December 8, 1995, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born January 3, 1914 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late William H. and Kate Roach Riker. He was a retired pediatric heart surgeon, WWII Army veteran, a member of the American Medical Association, former trustee of Lee's College, and a member and Elder of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: a son, William Henry Riker, Milwaukee, WI; two daughters, Ann Lafon Riker Jaltuch, Darian, IL and Betsy Parrish Riker, Aptos, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Boggie Riker in 1985. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 am., Monday, December 11, at the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. T. A Jaeger, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Howard Howells, Bill Gravely, Henry Grall, Russell Turner, Devan Walker, Allen Whitenack and Robert Ensminger. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. FLETCHER YOUNG Mr. Fletcher Fleming Young, 73, 582 Cane Run St., Harrodsburg, died Monday night, December 11 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington after a long illness. Born in Charlotte County, VA. July 21, 1922, he was the son of the late Toy Lee and Lera Berta Akers Young. He was a retired senior tool and design engineer of Corning, Inc. for 31 years, a WWII veteran, a member of Douglas Laws Post #52 of the American Legion and a deacon and elder of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Vining Young of Harrodsburg, four sons: Dr. Robert W. Young, Atlanta, GA., Dr. Thomas L. Young, Lexington, Ronald F. Young, Lexington, SC., and Dale C. Young, Columbus, OH., one sister, Bertha Waddell, Appomattox, VA., and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Phillip W. Young. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 14, at the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church by the Rev. George Aichel. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: James S. Baxter, Wade Hemphill, Dick Dartt, Henry Grall, Tom Moore and Harold Davis. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church Foundation or the Buckhorn Children's Foundation, c/o One Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, KY. 41721. ABE MARTHA Mr. Abe K. Martha, 62, retired grocer and contractor, husband of Naimeh Ghannam Martha, died Saturday, December 9. Born in Jaffa, Palestine, he was the son of the late Khalil A. Farideh Joudeh Martha. He was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King and the Ramallah American Club. Other survivors include one son, Charlie A. Martha, Lexington; four daughters, Mrs. Fairuz Aweimrin, Mrs. Frida Vowell, both of Lexington, Mrs. Basima Farahat, Jo Anne Martha, both of Livonia MI.; two brothers, Issa Martha, Livonia, MI., Joseph Martha, Grand Rapids, MI.; four sisters, Mrs. Hannah Ahwal, Livonia, MI., Mrs. Selma Iweimrin, Mrs. Samira Martha, both of Lexington, Mrs. Nawal Quasis, Monroe, MI.; eight grandchildren and several neices and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, December 12, at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with the Rev. John Moriarty officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in Lexington. W. R. Milward Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. NONA JENKINS Nona Bea Jenkins, 86, of 711 Beaumont Ave., Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, December 13, 1995 at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. Born January 15, 1909 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Bluford Lee Louallen and Ida Lee Hardin Louallen. She was the widow of George Jenkins. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Temple Pentecostal Church of God, Danville, a Sunday School teacher and PLA president for a number of years. Survivors include: five daughters, Mrs. Charles (Josephine) Cook and Mrs. Othel (Jane) Browning, both of Harrodsburg, Mrs. Colos (Violet) Abrams, Danville, Mrs. Wayne (Treva) Hill and Mrs. Johnny (Ruth Ann) Bailey, both of Mercer County; one sister, Fannie Lee Bugg, Harrodsburg; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, George Jenkins Jr., and a daughter, Thelma Moorene Jenkins. Services for Mrs. Jenkins were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 1995 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Gary Lanham officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Browning, Steve Caton, John Paul Bailey, Chad Hill, Mike Abrams, Mitch Abrams and Eddie Kendall. Honorary bearers were Pam Kendall, Jill Abrams, Sharon Caton, Allison, Sharee and Marlene Browning, Crystal Craig, Rebecca and Brent Kendall. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Temple Pentecostal Church of God, PO Box 1045, Danville, KY 40422. ROBERT DAVIS Mr. Robert E. Davis, 72, 721 Heaston Drive, Winchester, IN, died Friday, December 15, 1995 in Ball Memorial Hospital, Winchester, IN, after a brief illness. Born in Elwood, IN, he was the son of the late Tom and Lila Bolser Davis. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. He was a captain and Area two commander with the Indiana State Police before retiring after 28 years and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of the Winchester Masonic Lodge 56, Order of the Eastern Star; Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne Valley, and the Mizpah Temple, Fort Wayne. He was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Winchester. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Williams Davis; two daughters, Kathy Davis-Brutchen and Debbie Lake, both of Winchester, IN; a son, Robert Davis, Jr., Harrodsburg; four grandchildren; Services for Mr. Davis were held Tuesday, December 12, in Thornburg-Lightner Funeral Home, with the Rev. Anne Rose officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville, IN. Memorials are suggested to the Indiana State Police Youth Services or Our Saviour Lutheran Church. ELLA STOCKER Mrs. Ella Trueheart Stocker, 96, of 423 E. Main Street, Burgin, died Thursday, December 14, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 29, 1899 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Trueheart Curd and Amanda Ellen Smith. She was the widow of John Lewis Stocker. She was a homemaker and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Union. Survivors include: three sons, Luther Donald Stocker, Burgin, Walter David Stocker, Lawrenceburg, James Ward Stocker, Frankfort, one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Annelle) Scott, Harrodsburg; eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Stocker were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 1995 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Doctor Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Run Cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter (Skipper) Stocker, Jr., Tommy Stocker, Mark Stocker, Justin Stocker, Gordon Scott, Chad Mayes, and Robin Parks. Memorials are suggested to Burgin Baptist Church. WALTER PADGETT Mr. Walter Padgett, 70, of 499 Handy Pike, died Wednesday, December 13, 1995 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington. Born March 18, 1925 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Lula Elizabeth Hall Padgett. He was a retired self employed construction worker and the owner of Padgett's Chair Caning. He had served in the US Navy during WW II and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include: his wife, Frances Sims Padgett, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Debra Arnold, Boyle County; four brothers, Howard Padgett, Lylery, GA, Lester Padgett, Lloyd Padgett, Jr. and Robert Marshall Padgett, all of Waynesburg; two sisters, Mrs. William Jones, Waynesburg and Mrs. Ellis Hosclaw, Mooresville, IN; one grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial with military rites were held in Spring Hill Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. WILLIAM BUSTER Gen. William Robards Buster, 79, Audubon Farm, Midway, retired commanding general of the Kentucky National Guard, died Friday, December 15, 1995 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born October 10,1916 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late John S. and Mattie Nooe Buster. Following a career in the US Army, he raised tobacco, beef cattle and bred and raised thoroughbreds near Midway. He served as Director of the Kentucky Historical Society, chairman of both the Governor's Mansion Commission and the Kentucky Military Museum Committee. He was an Elder of the New Union Christian Church and a director of United Bank and Trust Co, Versailles. He also served as trustee of Midway College for 29 years and as Chairman of the Board from 1984-1992. He was a member of several organizations, boards and commissions, including: Editorial Board, University Press of Kentucky, Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, Kentucky Advisory Commission on Public Documents, Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, Ft. Boonesborough State Park Association, Kentucky Oral History Commission, Kentucky Military Museum Committee, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Kentucky Civil War Roundtable and the Harrodsburg Historical Society. Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Martin Buster, Midway; one son, William Robards Buster, Jr., Philadelphia, PA; two daughters, Kathryn Martin Buster, Aspen, CO and Martha Buster Martin, Midway; two granddaughters. Services for Gen. Buster were held Monday, December 18, at Midway College in Midway. Arrangements were by W. R. Milward Mortuary - Broadway, in Lexington. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kentucky Historical Society Foundation to Furnish the New Kentucky History Center, PO Box 1792, Frankfort, KY 40602. PEGGY BAKER Mrs. Peggy Joyce Baker, 64, of 291 Boone Street, died Sunday, December 17, 1995 at Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 15, 1931 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late David Bolden Dearinger and Staddie Lawrence Springate Dearinger. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Cecil T. Baker, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Glenda Joyce Mitchell and Martha Campbell, both of Harrodsburg; two brothers, David Harold Dearinger, Harrodsburg, James Virgil Dearinger, Danville; one sister, Mable C. Fourman, Lawrenceburg; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edmund Cummins and Dudley Dearinger. Services for Mrs. Baker were held Tuesday, December 19 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Campbell, Dennis Mitchell, Tony Sexton, Johnny Rawlings, David Darland and Shawn McGuire. Memorials are suggested to one's favorite charity. HERMAN GABBERT Mr. Herman B. Gabbert, 85, 809 Moberly Road, died Sunday, December 17, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born November 21, 1910 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ben and Emma Peavler Gabbert. He was a retired truckdriver of the Trans American Freight Line in Indianapolis, IN and a member of the Cornishville Christian Church. He had served in the US Army during WW II and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include: one brother, James Gabbert, Rushville, IN; one sister, B. V. Gabbert, Cornishville. He was preceded in death by one brother Hubert Gabbert and one sister Beulah Gabbert Campbell. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 20th at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Marcus Prather officiating. Burial with military rites was in the Cornishville Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Monroe, Willie Watts, Rob Phillips, Hughes Coslow and Marvin Dearing. Honorary pallbearers were Virgil Elliott, James Tewmey and Bill Gammon. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Cornishville Christian Church Cemetery Fund. FLOSSIE CLICK Mrs. Flossie Tyler Click, 95, of 555 Mooreland Ave., died Tuesday, December 19, 1995 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born January 4, 1900 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Bottom and Betty Moore Bottom. She was the widow of Oscar Tyler and Will Click. She was a former employee in the dietary department and a seamstress at the Haggin Memorial Hospital and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Jewell) Whitehead and Mrs. Leroy (Anna) Dean, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Mattie) Hurst, IN; four grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ludlow Petty Tyler, two infant daughters and five brothers, Alvin, Luddie, Leo, Omer and John C. Bottom. Services for Mrs. Click will be held at 11:00 am. Friday, December 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor and the Rev. Don Reed officiating. Burial will be in Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Travis and David Lynn Simpson, Larry Short, Donald Royalty, Bruce and J. R. Dean. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. GEORGE SHAW Mr. George Edward Shaw, age 70, of 224 South Sycamore Street, Burgin, died Wednesday, December 20, 1995 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born April 9, 1925 in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of the late Merle Cyrus and Cora Catherine Livergood Shaw He was a retired application engineer, a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and had served in the US Army during WW II. He was a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church where he had served as a Sunday School teacher, a teller and Superintendent of the Sunday School. Survivors include: his wife, Betty Houchins Shaw; two daughters, Honey Shaw Costanza, Canfield, OH and Vicki Harlow Sanders, Burgin; five sons, Dennis Lee Shaw, W. Decatur, PA, Richard Franklin Shaw, Pineville, Jeffrey David Shaw, Huntington, WV, James Marcus Harlow, Harrodsburg and David Gregory Harlow, Burgin; one brother, Richard Duane Shaw of IL and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Shaw Flanagan and two brothers, Herbert Wallace Shaw and Arthur Counsel Shaw. Services were held Saturday, December 23rd at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester Tirey and the Rev. Pat Wren officiating. Burial with military rites was in Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donnie Webb, Jimmy Motley, Gene Motley, Joy Hardin, Ralph Culp, Sr. and Scotty Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Men's Sunday School Class at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Recreation Fund or the Burgin Fire Department and Rescue Squad. JESSE ROGERS, Jr. Mr. Jesse Lee Rogers, Jr., 69, of West Shelby Street in Junction City, died Monday, December 25, 1995, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville. Born August 2, 1926 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Jesse Lee Rogers, Sr. and Willie Ellen Blacketer Rogers. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include: his wife, Darlene Young Coulter Rogers, Junction City; one son, Gary Michael Rogers, Danville; one step son, Vincent Lee Coulter, Harrodsburg; one step daughter, Carla Y. Coulter Baker, Pineville; five sisters, Bessie Lewis, Junction City, Katherine and Lillie Mae Wethington, both of Cincinnati, OH, Birdie Pullman, Plymouth, OH and Janette Stagner, Perryville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Jeanette Montgomery Rogers and four brothers. Services for Mr. Rogers were held Wednesday, December 27 at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Mr. Rob Harbison and Mr. Gary Baker officiating. Burial was in the Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jesse Girdler, Joe Bell, Gerald Carter, Alton Bottoms, Don Votaw and Floyd Reed. Contributions are suggested to the Junction City Church of Christ Building Fund, PO Box 773, Junction City, KY 40440. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, was in charge of arrangements. EDWARD WILHAM Mr. Edward Wilham, 82, 209 Russell Street, Burgin, died Monday, December 25, 1995 at his residence. Born June 7, 1913 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late John and Amanda Brown Wilham. He was a retired KU worker where he had worked for forty years and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. He was the widower of Mattie Elkin Wilham. Survivors include: one son, Edward Wilham, Jr., Burgin; two brothers, Garnett Wilham of Covington and J. W. Wilham of Murray; one grandchild, Tammy Adams and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, William G. "Bud" Wilham and two sisters, Roselle Phillips and Maggie Mattingly. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Mike Adams, Chris Adams, Jerry Thacker, Granville Sherrow, Jerry Gray and Roy Lee Sanders. LUCILLE SANDERS Mrs. Lucille Sanders, 78, 315 North First Street, Burgin, died Saturday, December 23, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 29, 1917 in Washington County she was the daughter of the late Tom and Oatney Derringer Armstrong. She was a housewife, a member of the Burgin Baptist Church and the widow of William G. Sanders. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Patsy) Keller, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Eddie (Peggy) Russell, Burgin and Mrs. Charlie (Linda) McDaniel, Lexington; two sons, William Max Sanders, Burgin, and James L. Sanders, Danville; three sisters, Ramie Bishop and Betty Coulter, both of Springfield, and Sue Satterly of Mt. Washington; two brothers, Bernice Armstrong, Mt. Sterling and Haldon Armstrong, Willisburg; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. One sister, Emogene Jenkins preceded her in death. Funeral Services were Tuesday, December 26 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. John David Lay officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Doug Sanders, Daryl Russell, Jeff Noel, Greg Harlow, Greg Hydes and Philip Powell. Honorary bearers were Deborah Powell, Mary Lu Harlow, Adanna Hydes, Beth Noel, Kim Sanders, Tricia Russell, Jaime Sanders, and Teresa Sanders. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Burgin Rescue Squad. MICHAEL COATS Mr. Michael W. Coats, 37, of 205 Daisy Street, died Friday, December 22, 1995 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born November 16, 1958 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Roy Coats, Jr. of Killen, AL and the late Mildred Mahaney Coats. He was an ironworker for Cooper Steele. Survivors include: his wife, Nora Riley Coats, Harrodsburg; two sons, Mark Anthony Riley and James Michael Yates, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Leigha Nicole Coats, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Mary Hyde and Kathleen Coats, both of Killeen, AL. Funeral services were held at the Elkins Funeral Home in Center Star, AL with local visitation on Monday, December 25, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. JOYCE REUL Mrs. Joyce P. Reul, 68, of 164 Cummins Drive, died Sunday, December 24, 1995 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 19, 1927 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William Dunn Powell and Margaret Colvin Powell. She was the widow of Walter Daniel Reul. She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include: three daughters, Linda Reul Gibson, Mrs. Bobby (Beverly) Campbell and Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Cecil, all of Harrodsburg; one son, Walter Daniel Reul, Jr., Harrodsburg; one brother, Maurice Powell, Erlanger; one sister, June P. Lester, Harrodsburg; and nine grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Reul were held Wednesday, December 27, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Girard and the Rev. Gary Powell officiating. Mrs. Elizabeth Sale provided the Eulogy. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Lester, Steven Campbell, Scottie Anderson, Jim Davis, Dennis Stiglich and Steve Lyons. Honorary bearers were members of the Yates-Spilman Sunday School class. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church or Heritage Hospice. ROBERT WARREN Mr. Robert Lee Warren, 91, of 464 Cogar Ave., died Monday, December 25, 1995 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born August 1, 1904 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Robert and Effie Ogar Warren. He was a retired farmer and a member of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: one brother, John Warren, New Albany, IN; two sisters, Katherine Klingsmith and Lula Bagshaw, both of Jeffersonville, IN. He was preceded in death by a son, Donnie Lee Warren. Services for Mr. Warren will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Whitehouse and the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers are Travis Logue, Walter Rose, Jr., C. J. Yocum, Sidney Yocum, Keith Peach and David Lee Lunsford. Honorary bearers are Lonnie Cornish, Taylor Lunsford, David Lunsford, Jr., Brian Sims, Sherman Sires, James A. Logue and Bo Logue. JAMES PARDEE Mr. James Cassius Pardee, 57, of 434 Morgan Avenue, died Sunday, December 24, 1995 at the VA Hospital, Cooper Drive, Lexington. Born June 30, 1938 in Elizabethtown, he was the son of the late Clarence Miller and Mary Larkin Pardee. He was a manager of the Harrodsburg office of the Lexington Granite Company, a member of Pioneer Baptist Church and American Legion Post #52. He was former owner/operator of Pardee Discount Store. He was an army veteran of the Vietnam era. Survivors include: his wife, Doris Bastin Pardee, Harrodsburg; two sons, James Timothy Pardee and Michael Stuart (Micky) Pardee, both of Harrodsburg; one brother, Clarence Pardee and one sister, Amy Sue Pardee, both of Louisville. Services for Mr. Pardee were held Wednesday, December 27, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Walter and Bro. Michael Bastin, officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alan Pardee, Stuart Pardee, Randy Bastin, Henry Seubee, Rodney Munford and Jason May. Memorials are suggested to the Pioneer Baptist Church. CATHLEEN MORTON Mrs. Cathleen Meaux Morton, 84, formerly of 224 North Hill Street, died Monday, December 25, 1995 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, after a long illness. Born April 18, 1911 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James and Jennie McAfee Meaux and the widow of Shivery Morton. She was a domestic worker for the John Keller family for many years, attended Unity School and was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Choir, the Improvement Club and the Missionary Society. Survivors include: one nephew, John Pope, of California and one niece, Ethel Pope of Harrodsburg; several great nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 29th at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. George Childs and the Rev. Robert Gentry officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Truman Bartleson, Sr., Stanley VanDyke, John Clarke Keller, Michael T. Keller, David A. Keller, Gregory C. Keller, Patrick J. Keller and Christopher M. Keller. Honorary bearers will be Pat Hunn and Billy Parks. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Parks Funeral Home and from 10:00 a.m. Friday until the hour of service at the church. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church. CHARLES ROYALTY Charles H. "Chuck" Royalty, 69, of 8005 Ferndale Road, Louisville, died Sunday at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. He was a native of Harrodsburg, a retired General Electric employee and a member of Highview Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Alene Johnson Royalty; two daughters, Reva Thornton, Fort Worth, TX and Judy Watt, Watauga, TX; two sisters, Hazel Davenport and Viola Devine, both of Harrodsburg; two brothers, Herman Royalty, Dayton, OH and Bobby Royalty, Harrodsburg; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 28, at the Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the American Cancer Society. ADA HINKLE Mrs. Ada Stinson Hinkle, 84, 423 Linden Avenue, died Monday, December 25, 1995 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. A native of Hart County, she was born July 29, 1911 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Dora Williams Stinson. She was the widow of Clarence Hinkle. She was a retired office nurse for the Doctors Ballard offices and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church where she was the assistant secretary and chairperson of the fellowship committee. She is survived by one sister, Catherine Bradley of Brandenburg and a brother, Bernard Stinson of Louisville. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 27 at the Harrodsburg Christian Church by the Rev. David Hartman and the Rev. Carroll Wallace. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Martin, Steve Bailey, Hunter Burton, Calvin Wiley, Bill Brinkley, C. M. Shewmaker, Zenah Teater and Keith Smith. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. EDITH GODBEY Mrs. Edith Godbey, 73, of 809 N. College St., died Friday, December 22, 1995, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after being struck by an automobile. Born August 25, 1922 in Hardin County she was a registered nurse, retiring after 41 years of service. She was an employee of Northpoint Training Center and also worked at Eastern State Hospital in Lexington. She was a member of the Perryville United Methodist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Jackson Godbey, Sr., Harrodsburg; two sons, Jackson Godbey II, Danville and Alex Godbey, Newburgh, IN; two daughters, Cynthia Godbey, Louisville and Katherine Botkins, Georgetown; two sisters, Mary Ferguson and Louise Gillis, both of Louisville; three grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Godbey were held Tuesday, December 26, at the Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville, with the Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Perryville. Pallbearers were Alex Godbey, Jackson Godbey II, Jimmy Botkins, Roger Webb, Jeff Godbey and Brad Godbey. Memorials are suggested to Gideons International. EDITH GODBEY Harrodsburg Woman Killed While Crossing U.S. 127 A Harrodsburg woman died Friday from injuries received when she was hit by a car on Hwy 127. Edith Compton Godbey, 73, of 809 N. College St., died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. According to police reports, the accident occurred a little after 5:30 p.m. when Godbey left the Hilltop Shell Mart and walked toward Hwy 127 in an easterly direction. Godbey was accompanied by her daughter. Godbey attempted to cross the highway between Lynn Drive and Veterans Park Drive when she was struck by a 1986 Buick driven by Stephanie. D. Stephens, 22, of 573 Cane Run St. Stephens was traveling south on 127 when, according to police, Godbey stepped into traffic and Stephens could not avoid hitting her. Godbey was born Aug. 25, 1922, in Hardin County. She was a registered nurse, retired after 41 years of service, from Northpoint Training Center. She had also worked at Eastern State Hospital in Lexington. She attended the Louisville Girls School and received her nursing training from the old General Hospital in Louisville. She was a member of the Perryville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jackson Godbey, Sr.; two sons, Jackson Godbey II of Danville and Alex Godbey of Newburgh, IN.; two daughters, Cynthia Godbey of Louisville and Katharine Botkins of Georgetown; two sisters, Mary Ferguson and Louise Gillis, both of Louisville and three grandchildren. CLYDE STOREY Mr. Clyde H. Storey, 61, of 222 N. Third Street, Danville, died Friday at his residence. Born September 28, 1934 in Lynch, he was the son of the late Watson and Mildred Pearl McIntyre Storey. He was retired from Corning Glass in Harrodsburg, where he was a glass technologist. He holds two patents that he developed while working at Corning; one for gradient photochromatic glass and the other for a blue glass lens color for spotlights. He was a licensed professional engineer and a member of the United Methodist Church in Lynch. He was a navy veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Bette Jo Groh Story of Danville; three daughters, Rebecca L. Battoe and Lora Hogue, both of Danville, and Rachel Story of Louisville; one brother, R. W. Storey, Lexington; one sister, Ellen Harding, Harper's Ferry, WV; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27, at the Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice. CHARLOTTE BROSSEAU Mrs. Charlotte Logan Brosseau, 92, of Colorado Springs, CO, died there Saturday, December 23, 1995. A native of Liberty, IL, She was a widow of Meredith Logan and Eugene Brosseau. Survivors include: three sons, Elmo W. Logan, St. Petersburg, FL, Richard M. Logan, Harrodsburg, E. Wayne Logan, Colorado Springs, CO; one sister, Mrs. Rhoda Kray, Kankakee, IL; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Kanakkee, IL.

---