DAVIS BRITTON
Davis Haldon Britton, 76, of 375 Britton Road, Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born April 7, 1919, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Archie Clay and Sara Elizabeth Howard Britton and the husband of Thelma Louise Graham Britton.
He was a self-employed farmer, a member of the Cornishville Christian Church and a veteran of WWII.
Including his wife, survivors include four sons: John Brewer Britton, Charles (Buddy) Britton, Danny Ray Britton and Larry David Britton, all of Mercer County; two brothers: Marion Britton and Wilbur Britton, both of Mercer County; two sisters: Gladys Reed of Mercer County and Maxie Cowan of Columbia SC; four granchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Britton and a sister, Bess Kirkland.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 1996 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. The Reverend Marcus Prather will officiate and burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4.
(Thu Jan 4, 1996)
VIOLA DEVINE
Mrs. Viola Royalty Devine, 71, of 216 Mercer Avenue, died Thursday, December 28, 1995, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Lexington.
Born May 27, 1924, in Mercer County, she was the widow of Otha Devine and the daughter of the late Ralph and Ellar Godfrey Royalty.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Benton Baptist Church and had attended Immanuel Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Garnett and Donald J. Devine, both of Mercer County; three daughters, Helen Black of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Loretta Casey and Virginia Burton, both of Mercer County; two brothers, Herman Royalty of Dayton, Ohio, and Robert Royalty of Mercer County; one sister, Hazel Davenport of Mercer County, 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Devine.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was held in Patterson Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Devine, Allen Devine, Danny Black, Thomas Wayne Perkins, Jr., Dennis Devine and Greg Devine.
(Thu Jan 4, 1996)
THELMA BEELER
Award-winning teacher Thelma Champion Beeler, 91, of Cherokee Park, Lexington, and a native of Mercer County, died at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1995.
Mrs. Beeler, who was in education for 75 years, taught her last day Dec. 21, 1995, when Lafayette High School dismissed for the holiday break.
Mrs. Beeler started Lafayette's award-winning debate program in 1939. In 1976, Lafayette's auditorium was renamed for her. An annual debate tournament at the school also bore her name.
In 1992, she was inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Education Hall of Fame. In 1993, she was one of 10 winners of Teacher Achievement Awards from Ashland Oil Inc.
Mrs. Beeler taught full-time at Lafayette from 1945 to 1974. She taught English, speech and drama. Among her former students were Gov. John Y . Brown and actor Jim Varney.
After she retired she immediately signed up as a substitute teacher. She helped out in Lafayette's suspension room, helped with speech tournaments and sold tickets to the school's basketball and football games.
Born in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late John Paul Champion and Emma Ison. She grew up around Shakertown, which her grandfather John H. Champion, helped to build.
She was the widow of the Rev. T.W. Beeler.
She studied at Asbury College and at what is now Eastern Kentucky University. She received a master's degree from UK.
She began her education career in 1922 at a two-room school at Mt. Zion in Mercer County. She later taught in Cincinnati, OH, and Campbell, Harlan and Madison counties before moving to Lexington.
She is a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: two grandsons, Chester Wayne "Skip" Beeler II of Charlotte NC, and Thomas Champion "Champ" Beeler of Knoxville, TN; two great-grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Beeler and Melissa Allison Beeler, both of Moreno Valley, CA; a daughter-in-law, Bettie Beeler Newell of Santa Rosa, FL; a sister-in-law, Mildred Champion of Lexington; five cousins; two nieces, and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by a son, Chester Wayne Beeler, and two brothers, Earl Champion and Harry Champion.
Services for Mrs. Beeler will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at W.R. Milward Mortuary - Southland. Dr. Harold W. Dorsey and Dr. Howard H. Willen will officiate. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Thelma Beeler Scholarship Fund, c/o Lafayette High School, Reed Lane, Lexington, KY 40503.
(Thu Jan 4, 1996)
JOHN MAYES
John Thurman Mayes, 81, of 345 Woodsland Drive, Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born July 29, 1914 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Virgil and Nell Collins Mayes and the husband of Margaret Balden Mayes.
He was retired from the laundry and dry cleaning business and was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
He was past president of the Mercer County Fair and Horse Show and served as a board member for a number of years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include, two brothers: Virgil Mayes, Jr. of Harrodsburg and Billy Mayes of Mercer County; and one sister: Mary Katherine Clark of Frankfort.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 1996 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Dr. David Hartmen and Rev. Carroll Wallace will officiate and burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3.
Pallbearers will be: Glenn Balden, Stephen Bailey, Gilbert Vansant, David Quinn, Les Pease, Huntley Royalty and Don Bellbaum.
Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
(Jan 4, 1996)
CECILIA HILL
Mrs. Cecilia Belle Hill, 85, of Harrodsburg Health Care, died Thursday, January 4, 1996, after a long illness.
Born May 28, 1910 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Jackson, Sr. and Laura Pittman Jackson and was the widow of Frank Hill.
She was a retired employee of the Los Angeles, CA Water and Power Company, a member and elder of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church, attended Howard University in Washington, DC and was a graduate of Kentucky State University in Frankfort.
Survivors include an aunt, Mrs. Laura Pittman, Harrodsburg; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Jackson, Louisville; several nieces and nephews including Debra Jackson Yeast of Harrodsburg. She was preceded in death by four brothers, J. T., Robert, Charles and James Garnett Jackson and one sister, Maggie Lou Wofford.
Services were at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, at the Parks Funeral Home with Andrew Alexander officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Jackson, Robert, Mark, and Eric Wofford and Nick Yeast.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
MARTHA TYLER
Mrs. Martha Christine Teater Tyler, 72, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, January 2, 1995 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital.
She was a native of Mercer County and was the daughter of Ben and Mazie Gray Teater. She attended Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son, Wayne Babb, Davenport, IA; one daughter, Shirley Babb Ward, Glasgow; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, January 6, at the Calvary Baptist Church. Graveside services were held Sunday, January 7 in Spring Hill Cemetery.
A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home, Glasgow, was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
JUANITA TURNER
Mrs. Juanita Royalty Turner, age 83, of 231 Davis Lane, Springfield, died at 3:37 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born March 20, 1912, she was a native of Washington County an the daughter of the late Timothy Hancock and Lina Etta Pinkston Royalty.
She was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Turner on March 10, 1985.
Survivors include: two sons, Charles Turner, Mackville, and Norman Turner of Washington County; one daughter, Mrs. Burtice (Brenda) Russell, Mackville; five grandchildren, including Mrs. Laverne Lay of Harrodsburg. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Enoch, Hollie, Champ and B. M. Royalty and three sisters, Margie Sims, Lillie Leonard and Grace Ruby.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 5, at the Carey & Son Funeral Home, Mackville, with the Rev. Lee Lambert officiating, assisted by the Rev. Paul Readnour. Burial was in Peter Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Huntley Royalty, Brennan Royalty, G. B. Royalty, Gerald Wayne Royalty, Amos Sharp, Carlton Shewmaker, C. B. Scott and Eddie Lay. Honorary bearers were Beverly Fowler, Leland Turner, Lynden Turner, Tim Russell, Paula Russell, Lisa Beasley and Buddy Beasley.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
MILDRED BOTTOM
Mrs. Mildred Shewmaker Bottom, age 89, of 10616 Main Street, Mackville, died at 1:05 p.m., Monday, January 8, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
A native of Washington County, she was born October 2, 1906, the daughter of the late Walter and Mayme Bottom Shewmaker.
She was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall "Pete" Bottom on June 6, 1978.
Survivors include: one son, Carl D. Bottom, Frankfort; one brother, Lloyd Shewmaker, Burgin, three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 10 at the Carey & Son Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Ted Beam officiating, assisted by the Rev. Gary Ellcessor. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Bottom, Chris Sheetinger, Jeremy Sheetinger, Louis Tandy, Jr., Denny Shewmaker and Kenneth Riley. Honorary bearers were Dr. Rodney Whitaker, Jr., Leon Shewmaker, Ray Hendren, R. C. Hendren, Willis D. Hendren, Lois Shewmaker, R. L. Smither, Bobby Gosser, George Matherly and Ronnie Young.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
IDA FIELDS
Mrs. Ida Grace Fields, 54, of 4715 Meadow Wood Road, Louisville, died Monday, January 8, 1996 at the Audubon Regional Medical Center in Louisville.
Born August 31, 1941 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Bailey and Katie Anderson Bailey Hendren.
She was manager of the Simply Fashion shop in Louisville and a member of the Little Flock Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two sons, Johnny Proctor, Salvisa and Steve Proctor, Louisville; one daughter, Cindy McNally, Vine Grove; one sister, Ann Taylor, Burgin; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Larue and J. C. Bailey and two sisters, Onita Terhune and Jeanetta Holt.
Services for Mrs. Fields will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 1996 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. with the Rev. Joe Harper officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the American Kidney Foundation.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
GLADYS STINE
Mrs. Gladys Stine, 73, of 415 Handy Pike died Friday, January 5, 1996 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born February 20, 1922 in Garrard County she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha Pryor Buckley.
She was a housewife and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Ralph Stine; two sons, Donnie Montgomery, Burgin and Rodney Stine, Mercer County; one brother, Roy Buckley, Harrodsburg; four sisters, Glenna Sanders, Burgin, Evelyn Major, Harrodsburg and Frances Buckley and Josephine McKinney, both of Lexington; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One son, Gerald Stine, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were Sunday January 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Smith officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joshua Stine, Andrew Stine, Eric Stine, Tim Stine, Jeff Montgomery, Scott Shelton, Brad Murray and Stanley Riney.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
JAMES LYONS
Mr. James H. Lyons, 77, 349 Quirks Run Road, died Sunday, January 7, 1996 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.
Born October 28, 1918 in Boyle County the was the son of the late Harve and Nettie Sallee Lyons.
He retired from Kentucky State Hospital, was a U. S. Army veteran where he served in World War II, a member of the Salt River Baptist Church, Danville, and a former member of the American Legion and VFW.
Survivors include: his wife, Catherine Hill Lyons; two sons, Willis and Floyd Lyons, both of Danville; two daughters, Frances Ellis, Lexington, Mabel Estes, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Herbert Lyons, Harrodsburg, Marcus Lyons, Florida, 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Lyons.
Funeral services were Wednesday, January 10, at 2:00 p.m. at the Salt River Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Bausum officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Estes, Greg Estes, Jimmy Ellis, Ronnie Lyons, Robbie Sargent and Ray Emmerson. Honorary bearers were the Adult Men Sunday School Class, Salt River Baptist Church, Jackie Holmes, Bill Beavers, Sonny Smith and Tommy Hill.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
GEORGE PEAVLER
Mr. George William Peavler, 77, 414 Old Dixville road, died Sunday, January 7, 1996 at the Fellowship House in Danville.
Born December 31, 1918 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Lloyd B. and Dellie Frances Peavler.
He was a sheet metal worker for Duncan Heating and Air Conditioning in Danville. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and the VFW. He was the widower of Margaret Lee Griffieth Peavler.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Mary) McGinnis, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Steele, Mercer County; one sister, Ora Lee Grubbs, Washington County; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. One sister, Katherine Holt, and one brother, Dwight Peavler preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. James Byrd officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Leo Vaughn, Jr., Billy McGinnis, Scottie Vaughn, Mel Young, Harold Grubbs and Matthew McGinnis.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
VIRGINIA HOPPER
Mrs. Virginia Pearl Propes Hopper, 61, 981 Old Louisville Road, Salvisa, died Saturday, January 6, 1996 at her residence.
Born February 22, 1934 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late John Propes and Delilah Sargent Propes.
She was a housewife and had attended Kavanaugh High School, and was the widow of Charles Hopper.
Survivors include: six sons, Charles Wesley Hopper and Elzie Hopper, Mercer County, Frank Wayne Hopper and Ezra Lawrence Hopper, Anderson County, Michael Earnest Hopper, Frankfort, Jeffrey Hopper, Lawrenceburg; seven daughters, Mrs. Conley (Debbie) Kays, Frankfort, Mrs. Terry (Kandy) White and Jennilee Starr Hopper, both of Woodford County, Mrs. Ronald (Dee Dee) Harvey, Mrs. Billy (Robin) Overstreet, Cathy Charlene Hopper and Joanie Mitchell, all of Lawrenceburg; one sister, Mrs. John (Bessie) Hopper, Lawrenceburg; 34 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with the Rev. Gary Story officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Kevin Simmons, Jerry Simmons, Elkin Mitchell, Steve Milligan, Tony Alsabrook, James Harvey, Terry White, Bob Holt, and Dagger McKee. Honorary bearers were James Hill, Jeremy Hopper, Chris Hopper, Herman Harvey, Daryn Harvey.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice, 337 W. Broadway, Danville 40422.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
EDWARD SIZEMORE
Mr. Edward Sizemore, 72, widower of Mossie Babbs Sizemore, died Tuesday, January 9, 1996 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
JULETTA CANNADA
Mrs. Juletta Cannada, 55, of 476 West Office Street, died Tuesday, January 9, 1996, at her residence.
Born July 12, 1940 in Nicholasville, she was the daughter of the late Burle and Sarah James Teater. She was a housewife, a member of the Nicholasville Pentecostal Church and attended Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, William L. Cannada; one son, William H. Cannada, Harrodsburg; four daughters, Rita Baker, Brenda Baker and Rita Byrd, all of Harrodsburg, and Patricia Kendrick, Danville; three brothers, Wesley Teater, Harrodsburg, Fallis Teater, Nicholasville, and Emeral Teater, Lexington; one sister, Violet East, Nicholasville; seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Larry Cannada, David Cannada, Maurice Baker, Charlie Baker, Wayne East and Wesley Teater, Jr.
Visitation from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
RICHARD WRIGHT
Richard P. Wright, 64, of Englewood, Ohio, died Monday, January 8, 1996.
He was a real estate broker in the Englewood area since 1972. He was a graduate of Transylvania University, a member of Englewood Lodge #743 F&AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Antioch Shrine and longtime member of Northmont/Randolph Optimist Club.
He was a U. S. Marine veteran of the Korean War.
He was a member of the Dayton Area Board of Realtors, and a former member of the Northmont Board of Education.
Survivors include his wife, Ara K. Wright, Englewood; his mother, Alice E. Wright, Englewood, OH, two sons, Michael S. Wright, Chicago, David B. Wright, Cincinnati; three grandchildren; his in-laws, Guy and Ruth Goodlett of Burgin. He was preceded in death by his father, Grant E. Wright.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Northwest Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 5350 Denlinger Road, Dayton, OH, with the Rev. Sue Glaab and the Rev. Harold Tackett officiating. Burial will be in Royal Oak Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Northwest Christian Church.
(Thu Jan 11, 1996)
WILLIE ANGEL
Mr. Willie Angel, age 77, of 231 South Greenville Street died Thursday, January 11, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born March 15, 1918 in Jackson County he was the son of the late John and Cordelia Jones Angel.
He was a farmer and a former employee of Mercer Stone.
Survivors include: one brother, Hubert Angel, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Ida Bays, Harrodsburg, Almeda Webb, Ironton, OH and Lona Angel, Louisville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 13th, at 11:00 am. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Potts officiating. Burial was in Red Hill Cemetery, Rockcastle County.
Pallbearers were Ralph Bays, Jr., Ralph Bays, Sr., Charles M. Gregory, Carl Angel, Vernon Angel and Tommy Neal.
(Thu Jan 18, 1995)
EDWARD SIZEMORE
Mr. Edward Sizemore, age 72, widower of Mossie Babbs Sizemore, died Tuesday, January 9, 1996 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born June 3, 1923, he was a farmer and coal miner.
Survivors include: one son, J. H. Sizemore, Hobart, IN; three daughters, Geneva Miller, OH and Joyce Houren and Shirley Sizemore, both of Chicago, IL: 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, January 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. James Harley officiating.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
JUANITA TURNER
In the obituary in the January 11, 1996 Herald, for Mrs. Juanita Royalty Turner, the survivors should have read as follows:
Survivors include: two sons, Charles Turner, Mackville, Norman Turner, Washington county; one daughter, Mrs. Burtice (Brenda) Russell, Mackville; three sisters, Mrs. Harmon (Blanche) Shewmaker and Mrs. Richard (Kathryn) Baker both of Mackville and Mrs. Laverne Lay, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
ALFRED KNOX
Mr. Alfred Ray Knox, 48, of 1020 Stratton Road, Salvisa, died Friday, January 12, 1996 at his residence.
Born March 3, 1947 in Hindman, he was the son of the late Algin Thomas and Ada Kelly Knox.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
Survivors include: his wife, Dianna Massie Knox; Salvisa, two sons, Christopher Knox, Furnace, Russell Thomas Knox, Salvisa; two daughters, Ada Kelly Knox, Salvisa and Patricia Booth, Campton; three brothers, Edgar Knox, Dayton, OH, R. D. Knox and Otis Knox, both of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Edith Lawson, Ft. Wayne, IN and Evelee Martin, Stanton.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14, at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, with Bro. Elwood Kalor officiating. Burial was in the Knox Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Napier, Garnex Humphrey, Denver Wilburn, Jamie Humphrey, Kyle Knox and Lester Rogers. Honorary bearers werre Russell Hassic, Joe Martin, Cleve Rogers and Elsie Hopper.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
OVERTON NEWBY
Mr. Overton Newby, 94, of 2945 Talmage-Mayo Road, Salvisa, died Saturday, January 13, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born February 15, 1901 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Samuel "Doc" Newby and Elizabeth Sanders Newby. He was the widower of Lettie Stratton Newby.
He was a farmer and self employed carpenter and a member of the Mayo Christian Church.
Survivors include: a sister, Rosa Sanders, Harrodsburg, and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mr. Newby were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 at the Ransdell Funeral chapel with the Rev. Elwood Norton officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bernice Ward, Garland Hoskins, Con Johnson, J. B. Claunch, Charles Sanders and Bobby Christerson.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
JOHN McMULLIN
Mr. John D. McMullin, 83, formerly of 488 Larue Street, died Saturday, January 13, 1996 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.
Born May 2, 1913 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Seth and Florence Deshazer McMullin.
He was a retired carpenter from Shawnee Farm, a U. S. Army veteran where he served in World War II, a member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church, VFW and the American Legion, Douglas Laws Post #52.
Survivors include: one brother, Herman McMullin, Cornishville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Richard and Marvin McMullin and two sisters, Hallie Lawson and Elizabeth Ann McMullin.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Robert E. Jones officiating. Burial was in Battle Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tommy Barnett, Handley McMullin, Aubrey McMullin, Brian McMullin, Patrick McMullin and Greg Brown.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
WALLACE CLAUNCH
Mr. Wallace Claunch, 61, of Alto, GA, died Tuesday, January 9, 1996 at the Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia.
Born in Mercer County, he was the son of the late James and Beulah Frances Claunch.
Survivors include: one son, James Wilson of Cleveland, GA; two daughters, Eileen Guereca, Hoschton, GA and Cindy Marlow, Gainesville, GA; one brother, Clyde Claunch, Lawrenceburg; and seven grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Sunday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. Don Reed officiating.
Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
VIOLA WOODS
Viola Grace Woods, 86, of 851 South College Street, died Thursday, January 11, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 6, 1909 and was a homemaker.
Survivors include two nephews and a niece, all of New York.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Robert E. Jones officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
WILLIAM SCOTT
Mr. William Okley Scott, 87, formerly of 449 North Main Street, died Friday, January 12, 1996 at the Northland Terrace Nursing Home, Columbus, Ohio.
Born December 14, 1908 in Washington County he was the son of the late Sam and Bertha Kays Scott.
He was an employee for the Barnett Company, a member of the Cornishville Christian Church and had attended the Bohon Christian Church. He was the widower of Maggie Trower Scott.
Survivors include: one brother, Ernest Scott, Harrodsburg, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. One son, Joe Scott, and one daughter, Helen Carter, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 16 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral home with Bro. Jay Gillum officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charles Cole, Stanley Cole, Ronnie Cole, Kenny Coyle, Maurice Baker, Jr. and Bill Barnett.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
GARLAND MILBURN
Mr. Garland F. Milburn, 73, of 281 New Dixville Road, died Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington.
Born July 22, 1922 in Washington County, he was the son of the late William Milburn and Florine Cocanougher Milburn. He was the widower of Margaret Samuel Milburn.
He was a Master Welder at General Motors in Detroit, MI, and a veteran of the U. S. Army in World War II.
Survivors include: one brother, James Milburn, Burgin; one sister, Louise Fogt, Harrodsburg; and one nephew, James Fogt, Harrodsburg.
Graveside services for Mr. Milburn will be held at 1:00 p.m Thursday, January 18, with the Rev. Mark Reiss officiating. Burial will be in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions are suggested to one's favorite charity.
Ransdell Funeral chapel is in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Jan 18, 1996)
MARTHA McGEE
Mrs. Martha "Scotty" Hankla McGee, 61, of 504 Maple Avenue, Danville, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, PA, died Monday, January 17, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born November 16, 1934 in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Scott and Martha Webb Hankla. She was a homemaker and a member of the Presbyterian church. She was also a volunteer for the hospital auxiliary and the public library in Danville and volunteered at the St. Claire Hospital in Mt. Lebanon, PA.
Survivors include: her husband, John J. McGee, Danville; two sons, John McGee, Jr, Highland Heights, KY, James W. S. McGee, Huntington Beach, CA; two daughters, Laura Batchelder and Anne Perri, both of Pittsburgh, PA; two brothers, H. Scott Hankla, Jr., Frankfort, and Ren Hankla, Perryville; one step-brother, David Blitzer, New Carroltown, MD; eight grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. McGee were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville with the Rev. Rollin H. Tarter officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Perryville.
(Thu Jan 25, 1996)
JUANITA CLINE
Mrs. Juanita Dell Cline, 43, of Franklin, TN, died Friday, January 12, 1996 at Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green.
The former Juanita Gilpin was a native of Nelson County, a 1970 graduate of Nelson County High School, and a member of the New Salem Baptist Church.
She was a former employee of Red Lobster Restaurant in Bowling Green.
Survivors include: one daughter, Jessica Clements Tucker, Franklin; her mother, Mary Elizabeth Kurtz Gilpin, Bardstown; one sister, Billie Ann Hewitt, London; four brothers, Ollie Thomas Gilpin, New Mexico, Leroy Gilpin, Arizona, James and Glenn Gilpin, Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William T. "Bill" Gilpin.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 at the Greenwell-Houghlin Northside Funeral Home in Bowling Green with Bro. Dowling Runner officiating. Burial was in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
(Thu Jan 25, 1996)
RONALD CASEY
Mr. Ronald Casey, age 84, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at the Bluegrass Regional Medical Center in Frankfort.
He was the husband of Leona Catherine Proctor Casey and son of the late Willie and Lena Frances Sparrow Casey.
He was a farmer, a mill worker for Combs Lumber Co. in Lexington and an employee of the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church where he had served as Deacon since 1958.
Including his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Drucilla Gritton, Lawrenceburg and Deborah Darlene Byrd, Atlanta, GA; three sons, Ronald Eugene Casey, Lexington, Leroy Casey, Longmont, CO and Keith Casey, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Ruth Sparrow and Nina Best, both of Shelbyville, Dorothy Reuer, Frankfort; three brothers, Stanley and James Casey, both of Lawrenceburg and Malcolm Casey, Louisville; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with Pastor Thomas Fox, Bro. Jeff Eaton and Bro. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Friendship Baptist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Molly Hodson, 3747 Bardstown Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
(Thu Jan 25, 1996)
VALMA COCANOUGHER
Mrs. Valma Marvelle Colyer Cocanougher, 91, Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Daytona Beach, Florida, died January 18, 1996 at the Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. She had lived in Daytona Beach since 1984 having moved from Middlesboro where she retired from South Central Bell Telephone Company.
Born in Louisville, July 9, 1904, she was the daughter of the late James Copeland and Ethel Lovel Hawkins Colyer.
She graduated from Danville High School and was employed by Western Union in Danville. She was the widow of William Caldwell Cocanougher and together they operated Cocanougher's Service Station on Hwy. 68 in Harrodsburg during the 1930s and 1940s. She worked for many years as the night telephone operator in Harrodsburg.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Daytona Beach and was an Elder Emeritus of the First Christian Church in Middlesboro. She was formerly active in the The Telephone Pioneers of America, a member of AARP and was a Kentucky Colonel.
She is survived by a daughter; Jane Cocanougher Harmon, Daytona Beach, FL, two grandsons and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25, in Spring Hill Cemetery by Rev. David Hartman.
Visitation at the McClellan Funeral Home Wednesday, January 24, from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church of Daytona Beach, 326 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 or Good Samaritan Nursing Home, 325 S. Segrave St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
McClellan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Jan 25, 1996)
HERBERT LYONS
Mr. Herbert Lyons, age 84, of 597 Rose Hill Lane died Thursday, January 18, 1996 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born August 18, 1911 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Harve and Nettie Sallee Lyons.
He was retired from the Cudahay Company and a member of the Salt River Baptist Church.
Survivors include: six sons, Leroy Lyons, Charles Lyons, Donald Lyons, David Lyons, all of Mercer County, Earl Lyons, WV and Buford Lyons, Lexington; four daughters, Willma Jean Deringer, Wanda Coslow and Rita Hicks, all of Harrodsburg and Joyce Blacketer of Greenville, TN; one brother Marcus Lyons, FL; 29 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Mae Robinson Lyons and three sons, Lawrence, William and Garnett Lyons.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Allen Baker, Charles William Lyons, James Herbert Lyons, David Allen Lyons, Bobby Joe Blacketer and John Blacketer. Honorary bearers were Bill Deringer, Wayne Deringer, Earl Lyons,, Jr., Eugene Lyons and Donald Lyons.
(Thu Jan 25, 1996)
NOMA WHEELER
Mrs. Noma Ann Wheeler, age 100, of College Manor, died Sunday, January 21, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born April 2, 1895 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Newton Gritton and Nannie Kays Gritton. She was the widow of Hobert Wheeler.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Services for Mrs. Wheeler were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Delaney and the Rev. Mark Girard officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Billy Mac Gritton, Buddy Walker, Bobby Boggs, Gary Noel, Johnny Hockersmith and John Cole.
Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.
(Thu Jan 25, 1996)
JUANITA CLINE
Services for Mrs. Juanita Cline who died January 12, 1996, were held at the Greenwell-Houghlin Northside Funeral Home in Bardstown, not Bowling Green, as reported in last week's Herald.
(Thu Feb 1, 1996)
WILLIAM THORNTON
Mr. William L. Thornton, 59, of 211 12th Street, Columbus, GA, died Wednesday, January 24, 1996, at Ralston Towers.
Born April 14, 1936 in Mercer County, he was the son of W. D. and Beulah Lyons Thornton.
He had lived in Columbus since 1975, was a retired carpenter and a member of the Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include: three sons, William Ronald Thornton, Harrodsburg, Marty Dale Thornton, Haines City, FL and Scotty Dow Thornton, Columbus, GA; one sister, Peggy Jane Gibson, Harrodsburg; three brothers, Johnny Thornton and Harold D. Thornton, both of Harrodsburg, and Eugene Thornton, McKinney; five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 26 in the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Chapel, Columbus, GA, with the Rev. C. M. Skipper officiating. Burial will be in Parkhill Cemetery.
(Thu Feb 1, 1996)
SALLY SHELY
Mrs. Sara E. (Sally) Crook Shely, 80, of 621 Greenwood Drive, died Wednesday, January 24, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born August 26, 1915 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Crook and Ollie Bell McGaughey Crook. She was the widow of Rev. Gilbert Shely.
She was an occupational therapist at Kentucky State Hospital and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist church.
She was a 1934 graduate of Kavanaugh High School in Lawrenceburg, attended Southern Seminary, Louisville, and she and the Rev. Shely served at the Shawnee Run Baptist Church for 23 years, the Clear Creek Baptist, Woodford County and as interim for several Mercer and Boyle churches.
Survivors include: four daughters: Mrs. Charles (Evelyn) Matherly, Danville; Mrs. Ron (Dee) Johnston, Stephens City, VA; Dixie Donnell and Oneta Brandenburg, both of Lawrenceburg; one son, Gilbert Shely, Jr., Pikeville; one brother, Silas Crook, McDonald, TN; three sisters, Oneta Cogswell, Frankfort, Evelyn Crook, Danville and Frona Billeter, Campbellsville; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Shely were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lester Tirey and the Rev. Ty Shely officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Run Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandchildren.
Memorial are suggested to the Harrodsburg Baptist Foundation.
(Thu Feb 1,1996)
GEORGE CATLETT
Mr. George Catlett, 75, of Alt. State Rt. 49, Arcanum, OH, died Thursday, January 25, 1996 at the VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH.
Born August 21, 1920 in Willisburg, he was the son of the late Estill and Clydia Elliott Catlett.
He was a plumber and an employee of Bechtol Plumbing in Arcanum.
Survivors include: two sisters, Marguerite Corn, Greenville, OH, Mildred Weber, New Carlisle, OH; and one brother, James Earl Catlett, Reedsville, OH. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Sheets.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 29 at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Arcanum Rescue Squad.
Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum, OH was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 1, 1996)
MARSHALL BLACK
Rev. Marshall Black, 84, of North Hoskins Street, Campbellsville, died Wednesday, January 31, 1996 in Liberty.
A native of Mercer County, he was born February 20, 1911, the son of the late Daniel and Hester Newby Black.
He was a retired schoolteacher, having taught at Rose Hill High School, Harrodsburg High School, Taylor County High School and Campbellsville College, where in addition to teaching history he served as business manager.
He was a retired Southern Baptist Minister, having pastored churches in Mercer and Taylor counties, primarily, and for Kentucky Baptist Missions.
He was a member of the Palestine Baptist Church in Campbellsville and a member of the McAfee Masonic Lodge #229 F&AM in Harrodsburg.
He was married to Edith Freeman December 21, 1933 who died, October 24, 1974. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmie Bruce Black, September 29, 1990.
He united in marriage to Cleo O'Banion Gabehart, December 27, 1978, who survives him.
Other survivors include: one son and two daughters-in-law; Terry and Carol Black, Louisville, and Betty Black, Lewisville, TX; one step-daughter and step-son, Margaret Moore and David Lynn Gabehart, Louisville; one brother and three sisters-in-law and two sisters and one brother-in-law: H. C. and Sarah Black, Hazel and Carlos Lester, Hattie Chilton, Aileen Black, and Eva Norvell, Harrodsburg; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters: Robert Black, Harold Black, Ruby Black and Aubrey Black.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 3, at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville with the Rev. Clyde Allen, the Rev. A. Landon Hadley, and the Rev. Gabriel Collett officiating. Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers were Brian Black, Jimmie Black, Danny Chilton, Jason Gabehart, Jeff Moore and Tim Moore.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Campbellsville College.
(Thu Feb 8, 1996)
MARY DEVINE
Mrs. Mary Murphy Devine, 84, of 607 Lane Allen Road, Lexington, died Wednesday, January 31, 1996.
Born October 21, 1911, in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Annie Murphy. She was the widow of Hollis R. Devine.
She was retired from Lexington High School after more than 30 years and was a charter member of the Rosemont Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Ann Butler, Lexington; three sisters, Pearl Meredith, Lottie Bell Wilham and Sue Jackson, all of Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held at Milward Funeral Home - Southland, Lexington, at 10:00 am. Saturday, February 3, with Dr. C. Gilbert Tucker and Dr. Jerome Browne officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers were Eric Butler, Frank Buck, Tom Catlett, Tom Jones, Don Umbenhen and Dale Toney, MD.
(Thu Feb 8, 1996)
WILLIAM ROSS
Mr. William Thomas "Billy" Ross, age 60, of Cornishville died Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born December 3, 1935, in Washington county, he was the son of Artie Catherine Yeast Ross and the late Dewey Lee Ross.
He was a retired auto body mechanic and repairman, a U. S. Army veteran, and attended Cornishville Christian Church.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife Mary Ella Watts Ross, Cornishville; three sons, William David Ross, Sandy Hook, Stevie Thomas Ross, Harrodsburg, and Monty Clay Ross, Frankfort; two daughters, Carla King, Harrodsburg, Penny Lou Ross, Cornishville; one brother, Donald Ross, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Jonelle Stratton, Anderson County and Peggy Joyce Burkhead, Mercer County; three grandchildren. Two sons, Thomas Lee and Billy Chris Ross and one daughter, Dana Jo Ross preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, at the Alexander and Royalty funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial was in the Cornishville Christian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Benny Ross, Marcie Harmon, Dallas Coker, Steve Simpson, George Moore and Greg Ross.
(Thu Feb 8, 1996)
JOSEPHINE DEAN
Mrs. Josephine Roberts Dean, 95, died Thursday February 1, 1996 at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born October 8, 1900 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Alice Wilder Roberts and the widow of Charlie B. Dean.
She was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church, Christian Women's Fellowship, Lexington Road Homemakers, and Mercer Women's Garden Club.
Survivors include: two sons, William R. Dean, Harrodsburg, James F. Dean, Gallatin, TN; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sons; Lawrence H. Dean, Paul B. Dean, Edward Owen Dean, Donald R. Dean and Charles Thomas Dean.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 4, at the McClellan Funeral Home by the Rev. David Hartman. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
(Thu Feb 8, 1996)
LINDA CUSHION
Mrs. Linda Jo Shewmaker Cushion, 46, of Gadsden, Alabama, formerly of Mercer County, died Tuesday, February 6, 1996 in Gadsden.
She was a former employee of Riverside Hospital in Gadsden.
Survivors include: her husband, Gene Cushion, Gadsden; two daughters, Cindy Dillard and Teresa Knight, both of Attla, AL; one son, John Knight, Attla AL; two brothers, Robert Shewmaker, Jr. and Ronald Shewmaker, both of Salvisa; her parents, Robert and Dodie Shewmaker, Salvisa.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 8, at Collier-Butler Funeral Home in Gadsden.
(Thu Feb 8, 1996)
BOYD PEARCE
Mr. Boyd Pearce, 74, of Beaumont Avenue, husband of Lois B. Pearce, died Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
(Thu Feb 8, 1996)
DAVID CHADWICK
Mr. David Marquardt Chadwick, 88, died in Bradenton, Florida, January 31, 1996.
Born May 14, 1908 in Ft. Worth, Texas, he was the son of the late David E. and Molly Marquardt Chadwick.
He was a manufacturer's representative and lived in Louisville until retirement in 1991 when he moved to Florida.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the widower of Virginia Hollis Chadwick and Nellie Zanone Huber Chadwick.
Survivors include: two daughters, Lee Chadwick Russell, Harrodsburg and Virginia Chadwick Bauman of Marietta, GA; one son,, David Delmar Chadwick, Independence; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, at Ratterman's Funeral Home, Louisville, with private burial at Louisville Memorial Gardens East.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy be directed to the American Heart Association, or to the organization of your choice.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
LELA GOODIN
Mrs. Lela F. Goodin, 88, of Lexington, formerly of Lebanon, died Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.
A native of Cave City, she was born April 21, 1907, the daughter of the late Claude and Ethel Milburn Mullins. She was the widow of Paul Goodin, who died July 1, 1973.
Surviving is one son, Ray Goodin of Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 2, at the Bosley Funeral Home, Lebanon, with the Rev. Victor Stansbury officiating. Burial was in the St. Augustine Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charles Goodin, Robert Goodin, Leon Mayo, Robert Mayo and Jim Bob Moore.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
HELEN GORHAM
Mrs. Helen Gorham, 83, of 230 Main Street, Salvisa, died Friday, February 9, 1996 at Clear Lake Medical Center in Webster, TX.
Born April 5, 1912, in McLean County, IL, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Effie Baker Devine. She was the widow of Lee T. Gorham.
She was a seamstress at Sportleigh Hall and a member of the Salvisa Methodist Church.
Survivors include: a son,. Charles Gorham, Salvisa; one daughter, Mrs. Caroll (Virginia) Lay, Webster, TX; one sister, Fern Farris, Oakland, CA; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Gorham were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Drew Standridge and the Rev. John Hockersmith officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Gorham, Robert Gorham, Ernest Lay, J. W. and George VanArsdall, and Lewis Sea. Honorary bearers were members of the Salvisa Methodist Church.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvisa Methodist Church building fund.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
G. B. FREEMAN
Mr. G. B. Freeman, 68, of 922 Beaumont Avenue, died Thursday, February 8, 1996 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born February 23, 1926 in Campbell County, TN, he was the son of the late James Leslie and Lula Martin Freeman.
He was a distillery worker at Austin-Nichols and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and VFW. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Ruth Freeman; one daughter, Mrs. Rick (Pamela) Rickerson, Lexington; four brothers, Raymond Freeman, Lawrenceburg, Don Freeman, Lexington, Bob Freeman, Livermore, CA and Ona Freeman, Salvisa. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Craig and a brother, Delmer Freeman.
Services for Mr. Freeman were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman and the Rev. Carroll Wallace officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Freeman, Jim M. Freeman, Keith Freeman, Ronnie Freeman, Dale Freeman, Donald Chris Freeman, Steve Freeman, Bill Lyons, David Freeman, Jeff Freeman and Jim Freeman.
Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
ROBERT VANARSDALL
Mr. Robert Scott VanArsdall, 95, of 409 N. First Street, Burgin, died Thursday, February 8, 1996 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born January 2, 1901 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Lena Cook VanArsdall. He was the widower of Nell Garrett VanArsdall.
He was a farmer, a member of Burgin Christian Church, a former member of the Burgin Lions Club and past president, and a Kentucky Colonel.
Survivors include: two sons: Fred Wesley and Robert Charles VanArsdall, both of Burgin, one daughter, Julia Ann V. Barnott, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services for Mr. VanArsdall were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, at the Burgin Christian Church with the Rev. Mark Reiss and Rev. Mike Moore officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jim Baxter, A. T. Dean, Jr., Geo. W. (Bud) Van-Arsdall, Lloyd Pickett, Bob Hester and Charles Goodlett. Honorary bearers were church Elders and members of the George VanArsdall Sunday School Class.
Memorials are suggested to the Burgin Christian Church.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
WASH HARDIN
Mr. Wash Hardin, 89, of 108 W. Brooke Street, Burgin, died Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born July 23, 1906 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late John Hardin and Lydia Drury Hardin. He was the widower of Ruth Dean Hardin.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two step sons, Edward Henninger, Burgin, and Raymond Henninger, : one step daughter, Mary Rose Bugg, Harrodsburg; one brother, Arthur Lee Hardin, Lexington; one sister, Maude Hardin, Harrodsburg; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Hardin were held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 9 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chad and Shawn Henninger, Mark, Robert, Roger Lyons, and Steve Goodlett.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
BOYD PEARCE
Mr. Boyd Anderson Pearce, 74, of 992 Beaumont Ave., died Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born May 15, 1921 in East Bernstadt, he was the son of the late Butler and Fannie Farris Pearce.
He was a truck driver, a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church, VFW and the American Legion. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Lois Pearce, Harrodsburg; one brother, Bruce Pearce, Simpsonville; two sisters: Wilma Mattingly, Danville, and Bonnie Hall, Georgetown. He was preceded in death by one son, Don Boyd Pearce and one brother, Garnett Pearce.
Services for Mr. Pearce were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 9 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman and the Rev. Carroll Wallace officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Cleo Camic, Charles Bunton, Garland Yankey, Robert Nelson, Calvin Wiley and James Martin. Honorary bearers were Herbert Burns and members of the Goodwill Sunday School Class.
Memorials are suggested to the Thomas Graves Men's Group of the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
MILITARY RITES
Douglas Laws Post $52, American Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54 conducted military rites for James White at Burgin Memorial Gardens on February 10, 1996.
Those attending were Ronnie Hockensmith, Marion Mershon, Joe Harlow, Howard H. Howells, Tommy Lane, Willie Gritton, James Carey, Tommy Denny, Henry Pulliam and James Tewmey.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
LILLIE HATFIELD
Mrs. Lillie Mae Hatfield, 93, of 308 East Mill Street, Burgin, died Sunday, February 11 at her residence.
Born September 23, 1902 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Arnie and Nora Lou Montgomery Naylor. She was the widow of William Everett Hatfield.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Fairview Christian Church in Garrard County.
Survivors include: one son, A. J. Hatfield, Bohon; one brother, Ben Naylor, Lancaster; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Cox of Anderson, IN; eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Two daughters, Irene Scull and Lula Gaffney and one grandson preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Stan Houser officiating. Burial in Old Paint Lick Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons: Kevin and Billy Hatfield, Art, Jimmy and Bob Gaffney and Mike Scull. Honorary bearers were Gary and Roger Hatfield, Chris Hatfield, Carl Clark, Brad Darland and Charles Johnstone.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
ELEANOR STRATTON
Mrs. Eleanor O'Neill Stratton, 85, 337 Leslie Avenue, Bowling Green, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, February 10, 1996 at the Greenview Hospital in Bowling Green.
Born July 13, 1910 in Augusta, she was the daughter of the late J. Kline and Margaret Hamilton O'Neill. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, St. Andrew Church Choir and St. Andrew Altar Society. She was the widow of Kenny Stratton.
Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Ronnie (Martha) Long, Harrodsburg; two sons, Billy Brummett, Crystal Beach, FL and Frank Brummett, Bowling Green; two step-sons, Tom Stratton, Marysville, WA and Bob Stratton, Winston Salem, NC; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.
Memorial services and interment of ashes were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 14 in Spring Hill Cemetery by Sister Maria Browne.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Andrew Catholic Church Choir Fund.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
GEORGE SHINNERS
Mr. George David Shinners, 78, 116 Montrose Street, died Friday, February 9, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born August 20, 1917 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late George and Frances Mayo Shinners.
He was a retired supervisor with Corning, Inc., an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Douglas Laws Post #52, American Legion.
Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine J. Shinners, Harrodsburg; one step son, Robert E. Nelson, Mercer County, one step daughter, Elizabeth Nelson Jelliff, Painted Post, NY; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Memorial services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 at the Harrodsburg Christian Church Chapel, by the Rev. David Hartman.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mercer County Humane Society.
McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
JOHN BRADSHAW
Mr. John Albert Bradshaw, 83, of 667 Cane Run, died Tuesday, February 13, 1996 at his residence.
Born March 7, 1912 in Woodford County, he was the son of the late Will and Lizzie Hardwick Bradshaw.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Burgin United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Leona Constance Bradshaw; one son, Leo William Bradshaw, Washington County; four daughters, Barbara Jean Bradshaw, Ohio, Joyce Murray and Carolyn Belcher, both of Harrodsburg, Lenora Nave, Burgin; three brothers, Jim Bradshaw, Scott County, Vernon and Tom Bradshaw, both of Jessamine County,; one sister, Hattie Belle Lippi, Seattle, WA 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Bradshaw will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Story officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lee Bradshaw, Willie Houston Murray, Jr., Charles Adrian Bradshaw, Jeffrey Albert Bradshaw, Jonathan Lewis Bradshaw, James Arnold Bradshaw, Gary Bradshaw and Kenneth Bradshaw.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
JAMES WHITE
Mr. James J. White, 68, of 131 N. Sycamore Street, Burgin, died Wednesday, February 7, 1996 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington.
Born January 8, 1928 in Madison County he was the son of the late Joe and Jessie Conner White.
He was a retired farmer and had served in the U. S. Army. He was the widower of Ruth Price White.
Survivors include: one son, Jamie Joe White, Harrodsburg; four daughters, Mrs. Charlene Gibson, Mrs. Mary Durham and Mrs. Regina Deringer, all of Harrodsburg, and Mrs. Jewell Phillips of Burgin; one step daughter, Debra Burrows, Tioga, PA; two brothers, Homer White of Danville and Bobby White of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Carroll, Burgin and Mrs. Lucille Freeman, Harrodsburg; 13 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. One brother, Herbert White and one daughter Regena White preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Chaplain Randy Rodgers officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens with military rites.
Pallbearers were Carthal King, Gary King, Billy Price, Joe Monroe, Allen Monroe, Lee Monroe, William Samuel Robinson and Junior White.
(Thu Feb 15, 1996)
ROBERT DAVENPORT
Mr. Robert A. Davenport, 77, died Tuesday, February 13, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
A native of Mercer County, he was the son of the late Addis and Mae Robinson Davenport.
He was a former owner of Davenport and Sharpe Insurance Agency, a member of Southland Christian Church, the PTA Sunday School Class and Prime Timers, member of Lexington Lodge #1 F&AM, a York Rite Mason, member of the Oleika Shrine Temple, a Kentucky Colonel and a WW II veteran.
Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Albertine Grimes Davenport, Lexington; a niece, Iris June Ellecamp, Calabash, NC; a nephew, Forest Gordon Davenport, Ft. Myers, FL. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ann Gritton, and a brother, Gilbert D. Davenport.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 15 at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland, conducted by the Rev. Garrett Stephens and the Rev. Craig Yates. Graveside services were held at Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Smith officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were Don Addington, Steve Davenport, Richard Layton, Harold Moore, Clovis Robinson, Marshall Sanders, Doyle Sanders, Lynden Speaks and Owen Lee Speaks.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of local arrangements.
(Thu Feb 22, 1996)
MATTIE VOTAW
Mrs. Mattie F. Young Votaw, age 84, of 331 N. Greenville Street, died Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at her residence.
Born November 12, 1911 in Washington county, she was the daughter of the late William Baxter and Blanche Carpenter Elliott.
She was retired from Cricketeer, a member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church and the widow of Elwood Young.
Survivors include: one son, Kenneth Young of Harrodsburg, three daughters Mrs. J. W. (Evelyn) Mattingly, Mrs. Bronson (Nancy) Yeast, and Mrs. Kenneth (Norma) Martin all of Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren Ken Douglas Martin, Kim Yeast and Tammy Yeast.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 16 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Bohrer, Bro. Robert E. Jones and Ethbert "Sonny" Norris officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Frank Martin, Chuck Scoggins, Jack Mattingly, Steve Mattingly, Scott Sheperson, Bob Young and Lynn Releford. Great grandchildren served as honorary bearers.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
(Thu Feb 22, 1996)
LOUIS SEA
Mr. Louis Millard Sea, 79, of 5961 Lawrenceburg Road, Chaplin, died Monday, February 19, 1996 at Flaget Memorial Hospital, Bardstown. He was the widower of Mattie Irene Drury Sea.
Born October 24, 1916, he was the son of the late Dailey and Lorena Yeager Sea.
He was a retired General Electric employee, a member and elder of Fairview Christian Church.
Survivors include: two sons and a daughter-in-law, Hugh Coy and Josephine Sea, Lawrenceburg, Louis Herldon Sea, Chaplin; eight grandchildren, including Mrs. Glen (Jennifer) Drury, Salvisa and 15 great grandchildren; seven sisters, Mrs. Sarah Carney, Mrs. Robert (Norma) Champion, Mrs. Bruce (Lelia) Satterly, Mrs. William (Nina) Hyatt, Mrs. Irene Chowning, Mrs. Billy (Joyce) Stratton and Mrs. Forest (Ethelene) Hughes, all of Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg, conducted by Bro. Billy Ford, Bro. Bryan Sherwood and Bro. Paul Hagerman. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Goodlett, Glen Drury, Larry Beasley, Marty Sea, Mike Sea and Timmy Sea. Honorary bearers will be Kevin Satterly, Denny Satterly, Keith Hyatt, Lee Chowning, Gilbert Sea, Chris and Joseph Sea, Robbie Champion, Sherrill Hughes, Gary Hughes, Anthony Stratton, Wayne Stratton, Eunice Satterly and Bobby Satterly.
Visitation after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home.
(Thu Feb 22, 1996)
