Miscellaneous Mercer County, Kentucky Obituaries

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MATTHEW HILL Matthew Shawn Hill, age two months, of Dillingham Heights, Richmond, died Saturday, February 17, 1996 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born December 2, 1995 in Lexington, he was the son of Clifford Allin Hill and Peggy Sue Murphy. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: two brothers, Bradley Allan Hill and Michael Lynn Murphy; maternal grandmother, Irene Murphy, Harrodsburg; paternal grandparents, Ida Pearl Broyles, Richmond, and Ernest Hill, Corbin. Services were held at 1:00 PM. Tuesday, February 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ted Beam officiating. A service was also held at the Meadow Grove Baptist Church, Williamsburg, on Wednesday, February 21, with burial in Ortha Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Hill and Terry Murphy. (Thu Feb 22, 1996) CATHERINE MARTIN Mrs. Catherine Bast Martin, 81, of Old Louisville Road, Salvisa, died Tuesday, February 20, 1996 at Tates Creek Healthcare in Lexington. Born February 10, 1915 in Bondville she was the daughter of the late James Bast and Maudie Riley Browning. She was a homemaker, attended Salvisa Baptist Church and the widow of Hollis Martin. Survivors include: two sons: James C. King, Franklin, IN and William Newton Cornish, Harrodsburg, nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren. One daughter, Maudie Margaret Stratton preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 22, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. George Dye officiating. Burial will be in the New Providence Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (Thu Feb 22, 1996) MARTHA COOPER Mrs. Martha Ellen Cooper, 89, of 707 Greenwood Dr., died Tuesday, February 20, 1996 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 11, 1906 in Campbell county, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Perkins and Tressie Adkins Perkins. She was the widow of Fred Cooper. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: two son, Bill and Don Cooper, both of Harrodsburg; five daughters, Mrs. Gayle (Alberta) Sims, Lexington, Louise Truesdale, Dayton, OH, Marie Devine, Mackville, Bertha Bearer, Merryville, TN, Jeanette Adams and Betty Stratton, both of Harrodsburg; 22 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by on great grandchild, Scotty Wayne Carmickle. Services for Mrs. Cooper will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Carmickle, Randy Truesdale, Fred Truesdale, Gary Devine, Tommy Preston, and Tim Stephens. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice. (Thu Feb 22,1996) JOHNNY SANDERS Mr. Johnny Sanders, 56, of 417 West Broadway, died Tuesday, February 20, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 25, 1939 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Cassie Sanders Sr. and Elizabeth Belle Davenport Sanders. He was the widower of Betty Edmonds Sanders. He attended West Side Elementary School, was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and earned an Industrial Technology Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He was a member of First Baptist Church, a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Viet Nam and retired as a Master Sergeant. Survivors include: one daughter, Daphne Sanders, Columbus, MS; three brothers; Alexander Sanders, Memphis, TN, Charles Sanders, Louisville, and Lesley Sanders, Danville; one sister, Mary E. Williams, Lexington. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cassie Sanders, Jr. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Gentry officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) J. FRANK ADAMS Mr. J. Frank Adams, 83, former long-time state editor of the Lexington Herald Leader, died Thursday, February 22, 1996, at Lafayette at Country Place, Lexington. Born September 23, 1912 in Hustonville, he graduated from Danville High School and received a journalism degree from the University of Kentucky in 1934. He was a deacon at Woodland Christian Church in Lexington. He worked for a time as associate editor of the Georgetown News and held similar posts at the Harrodsburg Herald and Somerset Journal before joining the Lexington Herald. During the War he was an infantry officer in the Pacific theater and participated in the Okinawa invasion. Survivors include his wife, Willie Hughes Smith Adams, and a son, William Douglas Adams of Atlanta; one grandchild and one great grandchild. A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 27, at 1:30 p.m. at Lafayette at Country Place, Lexington, with the Rev. Larry Metzger officiating. Pruitt Funeral Home, Lexington, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) ELIZABETH KING Mrs. Elizabeth Crutchfield King, 86, of Harrodsburg Health Care, died Saturday, February 24, 1996 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born August 28, 1909 in Berea, she was the daughter of the late Harry Garner and Molly McRoberts Hughes Crutchfield. She was a retired secretary and a member of the Christian Church. She was the widow of Thomas Edwin King. Survivors include: one daughter, Barbara King Calvert, Lawrenceburg; one sister, Geraldine Layton, Lancaster; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. King were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, at Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mack Calvert Jr., Tony and Jeff Calvert, Ed Land, Bill Hendren, Sidney Aldridge, and Eddie Smith. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) LETTIE ADAMS Mrs. Lettie Adams, (77) of 657 Larchmont Ave., died Thursday February 22, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born (February 16, 1919) in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Ora Mae Claunch Bailey. She was the widow of James W. Milburn. She was a retired inspector from Cricketeer Manufacturing, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, Mercer County Senior Citizens and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include: three daughters, Carolyn Milburn Hundley, Perryville, Joan Milburn Satterley, Harrodsburg, Marilyn Milburn Vance, Frankfort; two half brothers, Bobby Bailey and Danny Bailey, both of Mercer County; three sisters, Ella White, Gertrude Gray and Hattie Semonis, all of Harrodsburg; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James W. Milburn, Jr., and two sisters, Iva Norvell and Louise McMillen; Services for Mrs. Adams were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Gray, Butch Steele, Marshall Sims, Jr., Chris Satterley, Chip Hundley and Charles Jennette. Honorary bearers were Tommy Cummins, Tommy Haydon and John Baker. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Baptist Church or the Mercer County Senior Citizens. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) TERRY CAMPBELL, Jr. Terry Michael Campbell, Jr., age 5, of 478 Rainbow Court, died Friday, February 23, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 30, 1990 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Terry Michael and Connie Sue Jacobs Campbell. He was a kindergarten student at Mercer County Elementary School. Survivors, beside his parents, include: maternal grandparents, James Walter Jacobs, Jr., of Lebanon and Susan Ann Jacobs, of Lebanon; paternal grandmother, Lorene Campbell, Harrodsburg; maternal great grandmother Rosa Lee Colvin, Campbellsville; one brother; Christopher Todd Campbell, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were Monday, February 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Jacobs, David Jacobs, Tommy Satterly and Steven Allen. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) HUGH CARROLL Mr. Hugh Jean Carroll, 73, of Hutchins Drive, Georgetown, died Saturday, February 24, 1996 at his residence. Born December 2, 1922 in Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Bolivar and Julia Shryock Carroll. He was a retired employee of the Kentucky Department of Forestry and a farmer. He was a former member, deacon and songleader at Cedar Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Long Lick Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Betty West Carroll, Georgetown; one daughter, Lisa Ledford, Lexington; two sons, Ron Carroll, Georgetown, Mike Carroll, Stamping Ground; four sisters, Helen Strange, Wilmore, Rosa Mae Strange, Christine Becknell and Marie Jordan, all of Nicholasville; two brothers, Carlos Carroll, Nicholasville, B. D. "Sonny" Carroll, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lorene Becknell. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, at the Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Coots and Rev. Bobby Becknell officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Dean House, Phil House, Barry Jordan, Wayne Becknell, Bobby Becknell and Scotty Hockensmith. Honorary bearers were Joe Durham, Thurman Southworth, Ernie Southworth, Marion Offutt, George Cutshaw, Charles Jordan and Arza Byrd. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) GARNETT WILHAM Mr. Garnett Wilham, 80, Covington, died Wednesday, February 21, 1996 at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital in Covington. A native of Burgin, he was the son of the late John and Amanda Wilham. Survivors include: his wife, Fay Sanders Wilham, Covington; three sons, Leo Wilham, Florence, Ron Wilham, Amarillo, TX and Ted Wilham, Latonia; one brother, J. W. Wilham, Murray; one sister-in-law, May Burchell, Burgin; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Roselle W. Phillips and Maggie W. Mattingly, and a brother, Ed Wilham. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Covington, conducted by the Rev. James Jenkins. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) B. V. STEVENS Mrs. B. V. Stevens, 108, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Friday, February 23, 1996 at the Dover Manor Nursing Home in Georgetown. Born February 2, 1888 in the Duncan area of Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late John Shelton and Mary Johnson Ransdell. She was the widow of Joe W. Stevens, a graduate of Beaumont College, Class of 1908, retired schoolteacher, having taught in area Mercer County schools for many years and a member of Grapevine Christian Church. She is survived by one son, John William Stevens of Lexington. A graveside service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 26 in the Grapevine Christian Church Cemetery by Rev. Claude Waldridge. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Grapevine Christian Church. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) FAYE WADE Mrs. Faye Catlett Wade, 89, of Franklin Avenue, Danville, died Thursday at the Friendship House. Born November 2, 1906 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late John Leslie and Cordelia Hungate Catlett. She was a retired employee of Palm Beach Company and a member of Bethel No. 1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of William Wade. Survivors include one sister, Beatrice Peavler, Harrodsburg; one brother, Woodrow Catlett, Harrodsburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. James F. Byrd officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford. Pallbearers were Donald, Garnett and Everett Catlett, Alvin Crawley, Jr., Tony and Charles Hudson. Alvin Crawley, Sr. was an honorary bearer. Memorials are suggested to Gideons International. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) CLYDE LONG Mr. Clyde Long, 87, of 666 Bellows Mill Road, died Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 15, 1908 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Clarence Nelson and Elva Nicholson Long. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, VFW and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a former member of Mt. Freedom Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for 40 years and served as a deacon for 30 years. Survivors include: his wife, Hazel Bradley McMullin Long, Harrodsburg; a step daughter, Lillie Dale Shannon, Louisville: two brothers, Ray Long, Louisville, William (Bill) Long, Willisburg; two sisters, Cordie Lay, Harrodsburg, Leona Burns, Louisville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilner Lay Long, one step son, Carl Gale McMullin, two brothers, Rev. Homer Long and Leslie Long, two sisters, Edna Votaw and Janetta Long. Services for Mr. Long will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 29, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Harley. Burial will be in Mt. Freedom Cemetery, Washington County. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Everett, Sam, Dennis, Wayne, and John Long and Sherman Lay. Memorials are suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund or the Harrodsburg Baptist Foundation. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) COHEN CHILTON Mr. Cohen Chilton, 89, of 400 Bomar Heights, Columbia, died Sunday, February 25, 1996 at the Westlake Cumberland Hospital. Born January 16, 1907 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Lovell Henry and Sue Emma Reed Chilton. He was a retired grocer in Mercer County, a member of the Burgin Christian Church and had served in the Army during World War II. He was a 50 year Mason. Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Lucretia and John Begley, Columbia; one brother, Henry Chilton, Brookville, FL; one sister, Ruby Bennett, Harrodsburg; two grandsons and two great grandsons. He was preceded in death by his wife Lola Mae Turner Chilton and one son, Marshall Lawrence Chilton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in Harrodsburg with Rev. Rachel James and Rev. Mark Caldwell-Reiss officiating. Burial with military rites were in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Whitenack, Pat Lear, George Neal, Lloyd Pickett, Johnny and David Begley, and Guy Adams. (Thu Feb 29, 1996) MARY NOOE Mrs. Mary Revercomb Nooe, age 85 of Waynesboro, VA and formerly of Frankfort, died Thursday, February 29, 1996, at the Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA. She was born March 17, 1910 in Clifton Forge, VA and was the daughter of the late Dr. William McMath and Bertha Campbell Revercomb. She was the widow of Ansel Jewell Nooe. A graduate of Randolph Macon Women's college and a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. she was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian church in Waynesboro, VA and had been an active member of the First Christian Church in Frankfort. She was a homemaker and a retired schoolteacher. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands: Jean Nooe Miller and Richard A. Miller, of Swoope, VA, Elizabeth Nooe Hulette and Layton T. Hulette, Richmond, VA; seven grandchildren. A memorial service was held in Lynchburg, VA, Saturday, March 2, and a graveside interment service was at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in Spring Hill Cemetery, conducted by Dr. John C. Chenault and Dr. Paul Stauffer. Memorial contributions are suggested to: Randolph Macon Women's college, 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503 or the Roger T. Nooe Memorial Fund, Lexington Theological Seminary, 631 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508, or the charity of your choice. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. (Thu Mar 7, 1996) MICHAEL DICKERSON Mr. Michael Wayne Dickerson, 34, of West Paris, ME, died Saturday, March 2, 1996 in West Paris. Born April 21, 1961 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of John Dickerson, Harrodsburg, and Juanita Cooley, Hopkinsville. Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth Dickerson, West Paris, ME; three sons, Peter and Matthew Dickerson of West Paris, ME and Eric Dickerson of North Carolina; three brothers, Carl Dickerson, Georgetown, Johnny Dickerson, Harrodsburg, Adrian Dickerson, Paris; five sisters, Ammanda Cooley, Claraleen Mann, Mary Walten, and Debbie Salters, all of Hopkinsville, Devonna Hutson of Nicholasville. Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. (Thu Mar 7, 1996) CHARLES BROWN Mr. Charles C. Brown, 68, Route 7, Corbin, died Tuesday, February 27, 1996, at the Marymount Medical Center in London. Born August 19, 1927, in Casey County he was the son of the late Oscar Sherman and Ruth Gaines Brown. He was a retired self employed carpenter, and Air Force veteran and the widower of Louise Brink Brown. Survivors include: three sons, James Brown, Bowling Green, Bobby Brown, Casey County, Roger Brown, London; seven daughters, Debbie Worthington, Harrodsburg, Phyllis Hamm, Helen Rogers, Darlene Lee, Jenny Atwood and Carol Williams, all of Casey County, and Donna Taylor, Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Herschel Brown, Versailles, Kenneth Brown, Texas; four sisters, Mattie VanWinkle, Monticello, Lucille Hughes, Mercer County, Aileen Mills, Lexington and Christine Taylor, Connersville, IN; 24 grandchildren, one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Terry Justice officiating. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Worthington, Jerry Smidley, Darren Rose, Sonny Smidley, Billy Johnson, and John Branden. (Thu Mar 7, 1996) MARY TRUE Mrs. Mary Agnes Reeves Hale True, 68, of Nicholasville, died Sunday, March 3, 1996 at the Samaritan Medical Center, Lexington. Born January 30, 1928 in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Frankie Reeves. She was a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church, and of the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Daughter's of America, Fayette Council #23. Survivors include: her husband, Oneal True; four daughters, Frankie (Harold) Moore, Harrodsburg, Elizabeth (Philip) Wayman, Lexington, Barbara (Robert) Rogers, Lexington, Mary (Billy) Minton, Harrodsburg, ; one son, the Rev. Frederick (Deborah) Hale, Versailles,; one stepdaughter, Bobbie Goss, Louisville, one stepson, Norris (Marsha) True, Nicholasville; two sisters, Elsie Booth, Winchester, Ioma Smith, Lexington; one brother, Felix Reeves, Harrodsburg; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Services were held Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home, Nicholasville, with the Rev. Lester Tirey and the Rev. Frederick Eugene Hale officiating. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Moore, William Hale, Joshua Hale, Andrew Minton, Jerry Witt and Lonnie Hale. Honorary bearers were Katie Miller, Jennifer True, Sarah True and Nikki Goss. Memorial contributions are suggested to the H. Lee Moore Scholarship Fund, Division of Development, Coates 19-A, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY 40475-3101. (Thu Mar 7, 1996) BONNIE JOHNSON Mrs. Bonnie Joy Johnson, 58, Oakland Lane, Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, February 28, 1996, in Lexington. Born February 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Goldie Stevens Johns. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lexington. Survivors include: her husband, Lawrence Johnson; one son, Paul Richard Johnson, Lexington; one daughter, Sheri Sue Mayberry, Lexington; one brother, Bobby Johns, Versailles; three sisters, Juanita Merideth, Somerset, Elizabeth Merideth, Lexington, and Nina Land, Crab Orchard; four grandchildren. Private funeral services were held on Friday, March 1, at the Bluegrass Memorial Gardens Chapel, Lexington, with the Rev. Wilfred Fraenzle and the Rev. Gary Brooks officiating. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass or the Pediatric Department, University of Kentucky. (Thu Mar 7, 1996) SALLIE McQUEEN Mrs. Sallie B. Chestnut McQueen, 89, a 50 year Warren County, OH resident, died Tuesday, March 5, 1996, at Lebanon Health Care. Born October 19, 1906 in Chestnutburg, KY to Theo and Paulina Hensley Chestnut, she worked as a homemaker and was a member of the High Point Church of God. Surviving are her first husband, Robert Pitts Sampson, of South Lebanon, OH; three sons, Robert Sampson, Jr., South Lebanon, William H. McQueen, West Chester, OH and Lynn McQueen , Mason, OH; six daughters, Pauline Holloway, South Lebanon, Eileen Lester, Harrodsburg, Katie Sallee, Lexington, Ann Baugh, Versailles, Dortha Lawson, Harrodsburg and Elaine Clark, Newport; one sister, Susan Bowling, South Lebanon; 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and second husband of 22 years, Marion McQueen, in 1974. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, OH with Chaplain Victor Holland officiating. Burial was in South Lebanon Cemetery. (Thu Mar 14, 1996) ALVIN KURTZ Mr. Alvin V. Kurtz, 73, of 168 Juniper Hill, died Friday, March 8, 1996 at his residence. Born October 2, 1922 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and Nora Voorhies Kurtz. He was the widower of Aline McQuillin Kurtz. He was a plant manager at Cricketeer Manufacturing, a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and an Air Force veteran of World War II. Survivors include: two sons, Ronald A. Kurtz, Albuquerque, NM, Kenneth A. Kurtz, Danville; two brothers, Clarence A. Kurtz and Jeff Kurtz, both of Mercer County; three sisters, Ruth Davis, Mary Carter and Hazel Sims, all of Mercer County; four grandchildren. Services for Mr. Kurtz were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Fitzgerald, Larry Morris, H. J. Sims, Clinton Sims, Jr., Jim Harney and Bob Martin. Honorary bearers were Gene Click, Sherman Hogue, John Baldwin, Orban Mayes, Billy Pike and Cary King. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice. (Thu Mar 14, 1996) JAMES ROLLER Mr. James Hubert Roller, 71, of 700 Bellows Mill Road, died Saturday, March 9, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 14, 1924 in Marion County, he was the son of the late Perry Leonard and Dora Carrico Roller. He was a retired inspector from Jackson Chair Co., Danville, and a member of Gravel Switch Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Ruby Bernice Goodlett Roller, Harrodsburg; his mother, Dora Roller, Danville; one daughter, Etta Jean Roller Patterson, Harrodsburg; one brother, Homer Roller, Louisville; three sisters, Mildred Murphy, Lebanon, Amelia Holt, Louisville, and Eda Mae Calvert, Danville; one grandchild. Services for Mr. Roller were held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Harley and the Rev. Don Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbeares were Tommy Browning, Mike Shannon, Jay Johnson, Tony Holt, Billy Schwartz and Coleman Durr. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Fund. (Thu Mar 14, 1996) TONY EDGER Mr. Tony Lee Edger, 47, died at 11:00 a.m., March 10, 1996 in Bangor, Maine. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Edger, three daughters, Melissa, Christy and Angela, all of Bangor, ME and his father George L. Edger, Harrodsburg. He was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and North Eastern School of Pharmacy in Boston, MA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louella Sims Edger. Arrangements are incomplete at Brookings-Smith Funeral in Bangor, ME. (Thu Mar 14, 1996) THOMAS LAY Mr. Thomas Eugene Lay, 60 of 1417 Warwick Road, died Wednesday, March 6, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born September 20, 1935 in Mercer County he was the son of the late Hanley and Vivian Vories Lay. He was a retired self-employed excavation contractor, a U. S. Air Force veteran, former member of Douglas Laws Post Number 52, American Legion, a member of the Mercer Masonic Lodge #777 F&AM, a member of the Bethel Baptist church and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth Frye Stringfield Lay, Harrodsburg; one stepson, Billy Stringfield, Danville; one uncle and five step grandchildren. One stepson James Stringfield preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Chuck Robinson officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Lay, Curtis Sherrow, Harold Murphy, Billy Frye, Jimmy Frye, and James Dunn. (Thu Mar 14, 1996) HALDON ROBINSON Mr. Haldon "Junior" Robinson, Jr., 65, of 2410 Peyton Well Road, Stanford, died Saturday, March 9, 1996, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born September 6, 1930 in Washington County, he was the son of Haldon Robinson of Lawrenceburg and the late Nettie Pearl Drury Robinson. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his father, include: three sons, David Wayne Robinson, Hustonville, Billy Gene Robinson, Stanford and Ronald Dale Robinson, Parksville; three daughters, Ann Nanette Mayes, Versailles, Glenda Carol Simpson, Stanford and Nancy Lee McMullin, Harrodsburg; one sister, Gladys Baxter, Alton; eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Theresa Ann Robinson, one brother, J. H. Robinson, and one grandson. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Tirey and Bro. Robert E. Jones officiating. Burial was in the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian McMullin, Jerry Simpson, Roger Chadwell, Ray Simpson, Charles Robinson and Delbert Southerland. Daughters-in-law and grandchildren were honorary bearers. Memorials are suggested to the West Lincoln Rescue Squad in care of Central Dispatch, 319 S. Main St., Stanford, KY 40484. (Thu Mar 14, 1996) HAZEL MARTIN Mrs. Hazel G. Martin, 77, 406 Catlett Lane, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at the Charleston Health Care Center in Danville. Born July 23, 1918 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Ezra and Bertha Clark Goode. She was a housewife, a member of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church and the wife of Lawrence Martin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 15 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with Deacons of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:00 a.m. Friday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Mar 14, 1996) CARL ROBINSON Mr. Carl Robinson, 79, of 472 Mooreland Avenue, died Friday, March 15, 1996 at the VA Hospital in Lexington. Born October 30, 1916 in Jackson, KY, he was the son of the late Tom and Rachael Hollan Robinson. He was retired from Corning Glass Works of Danville, a member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church and a WW II Army veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Dera Mae Cox Cornelius Robinson, Harrodsburg,; one brother, Eugene Robinson, Pensacola, FL; four half brothers, Mitchell Robinson, Walker Gene Robinson, Glenn Robinson, and Freddie Robinson; two half sisters, Mary Hensley and Evelie Robinson. Services for Mr. Robinson were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Phillips, John Phillips, Kevin Phillips, Chris Phillips, Carla Phillips, Bobby Wilham, Elbert Cox, Garnice Lamb and David Allen Robinson. Memorials are suggested to the Alzeimer's Association, 801 S. Limestone, Ste. E., Lexington, KY 40508. (Thu Mar 21, 1996) RUBY ROLLER Mrs. Ruby Bernice Goodlett Roller, 60, of 700 Bellows Mill Road, died Sunday, March 17, 1996 at her residence. Born April 2, 1935 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Ethel Releford Goodlett. She was the widow of James Hubert Roller. She was retired from Genesco, a former employee of Matsushita Corp., and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Etta Jean Patterson, Harrodsburg, three brothers, Roger Michael Goodlett, Burgin, Haldon Goodlett and Lowell Thomas Goodlett, both of Harrodsburg; one granddaughter. Services for Mrs. Roller were held Tuesday, March 19 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Harley and the Rev. Don Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Releford, LeRoy Releford, Coleman Durr, Mike Shannon, Tommy Browning and Jay Johnson. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation. (Thu Mar 21, 1996) ROBERT LEAGUE Mr. Robert Hurley League, 66, of 719 Warwick Road, died Friday, March 15, 1996 at his residence. Born April 21, 1929, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Hurley May and Katie Thelma Bonta League. He was a retired electrician from Hurst Electrical Contractors, a member of the American Legion, and a 14 year veteran of the Air Force, serving in the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Isa Vena VanArsdall League, Harrodsburg; one step daughter, Glenda Arlene Claunch, Harrodsburg; three step grandsons, Ronald Lee Claunch, Bobby Albert Claunch and Troy Dale Claunch; one step great grandchild. Services for Mr. League were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. with the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr. Charles G. Campbell, Dr. Robert Joseph, Carl VanArsdall, Alford VanArsdall, Willard Hamm and Dr. Mark A. Spurlin. Honorary bearers were Charles Hurst, Jerry Wilson, William C. Thompson and Winfield Tyler. (Thu Mar 21, 1996) CLARENCE PIKE Mr. Clarence Pike, Jr., 60, 136 Cummins Drive, died Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born June 4, 1935 in Casey County he was the son of the late Clarence and Mazie Vest Pike. He was a former maintenance worker for Palm Beach and Cricketeer and a member of the Cornishville Baptist church. Survivors include: his wife, Lillie Mae Goodlett Pike; three sons, David Pike, Lincoln County, Larry M. Pike, Mercer County, Tim D. Pike, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Denise Pike Smith, Burgin; one brother, Albert Pike, California; four sisters, June Randolph and Opal Young, both of Ohio; Stella Pelly, Mitchellsburg, and Florence Gullett, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one great grandchild. Two brothers, Denny and Tom Pike and one sister, Mae Tucker preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m., at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Pelly, Will Pelly, Jeff Gullett, Jerry Arnold, Gary Arnold, Roland Arnold, Brian Arnold and Dale Pike. (Thu Mar 21, 1996) EFFIE VAUGHT Mrs. Effie Lee Vaught, 62, of 229 Allen Drive, Danville, died Sunday, March 17, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Born January 15, 1934, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Taylor and Edna Lucille Vaught Gilmer. Survivors include: her husband, Sam Vaught, Jr., Danville; two sons, John Gilmer Vaught, Hustonville and Michael Lee Vaught, Danville; one daughter, Lynda Sue Elliott, Harrodsburg; one brother, David B. Gilmer, Louisville; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Vaught were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville, with the Rev. Ernest Martin and the Rev. Greg Nimme officiating. Burial was in the Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jere Vaught, Ryan Vaught, Scott Gilmer, Colby Elliott, Jeff Goodlett and Kirby Taylor. (Thu Mar 21, 1996) LUCY WORTHINGTON Lucy Thena Worthington, 76, of 599 Bellows Mill Road, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born November 23, 1919 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James Irvin and Zelda Katherine Stratton Trisler. She was a homemaker and member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and a Sunday School teacher for a number of years. Survivors include: her husband, James E. Worthington, Harrodsburg; two sons, Mike Worthington, Mercer County, Kenny Worthington, Harrodsburg; five daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Katherine) Selby, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Linda Snodgrass, Indianapolis, IN; Mrs. Bob (Brenda) Breeding, Burgin, Mrs. Loyd (Norma) Phillips, Harrodsburg, and Mrs. Greg (Shirley) Crouse, Beaufort, SC; one half sister, Frances Murdaugh, Crystal Like, IL; 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Worthington were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23 at the Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Worthington, Chris Worthington, Chad Worthington, Gerald Snodgrass, David Snodgrass, Robert Snodgrass, Loyd Phillips, Jamie Crouse, and Ralph Edward Snodgrass. Honorary bearers were the Senior Adult Sunday School Class of Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 28, 1996) ONUS DARLAND Mr. Onus B. Darland, 88, of 1188 Mackville Road, died Wed-nesday, March 20, 1996 at his residence. Born January 28, 1908 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late W. L. and Ivona Cornish Darland. He was a security guard, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Burgin Church of God, a lifetime member of DAV. Survivors include: his wife, Carrie Giles Darland, Harrodsburg; five sons, Billy, Leroy N. and Fred Darland, all of Harrodsburg, Howard Darland, Monticello, Jimmy Darland, Stanford; three daughters, Ima Lane, Harrodsburg, Teresa Coffman, Lincoln County, Judy McFarland, Owensboro; two brothers, Bill and Leroy C. Darland, both of Mercer County; three sisters, Jean Van-Arsdall, Eva McGuire and Alma Black, all of Mercer County; 16 grandchildren, several step grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Onus Darland, Jr. and one daughter, Ivona Ann Darland, three brothers, Marshall, Norvie and Elwood Darland and two sisters, Jessie Merriman and Stella Rae Reeves. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m., at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Arlis Luttrell and Bro. Donnie Irvin officiating. A military rites burial was held in Spring Hill Cemetery with Steve McFarland, Tim, Mark, Tommy Darland, Johnnie Coffman, and Harold Mullins serving as pallbearers. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Heritage Hospice or the American Cancer Society. (Thu Mar 28, 1996) JOYCE LUTES Mrs. Joyce Marie Middleton Lutes, 43, of Bagdad, died Sunday, March 17, 1996 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. Born July 4, 1952, in Spencer County, she was the daughter of the late Elmo and Margaret B. Hoskins Middleton. She was a homemaker and a member of Riverview Baptist Church of Mount Washington. She is survived by: her husband, Delbert Lutes, of Bagdad; a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Angela) Lewis of Bagdad; three brothers, Ronnie, Roger and Joseph Middleton, all of Shelbyville; three sisters, Elaine Lutes, Shelbyville, and Betty Lewis and Peggy Bottoms, both of Harrodsburg; and three grandchildren. Services were held at the Shannon Funeral Home in Shelbyville, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, with the Rev. John Garrett officiating. Burial was in Shady Lawn Cemetery in Shelbyville. (Thu Mar 28, 1996) EARL HENDREN Mr. Earl Hendren, 90, of 43 Highway 433, Mackville, died Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 4, 1905 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Irvin Elemial and Addie Florence Bruner Hendren. He was a retired farmer and merchant. He was the widower of Tava Cornish. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. James (Anita Earlene) Dunn, Harrodsburg; four brothers, Ray Hendren, Mackville, Tom and Reed Hendren, Harrodsburg, and Eugene Hendren, Florida; two sisters,, Mayme Baber and Kate Bailey, both of Harrodsburg; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Ezra and Golden, and two Sisters, Hattie Mobley and Lillie Freeman. Services will be held at the Mackville Church of Christ, Friday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Peter Cemetery, Mackville. Visitation at Ransdell's Funeral Chapel after 4:00 p.m. Thursday, and at the church after 11:00 a.m. Friday. Pallbearers will be James Earl Dunn, Frank Peters, Granville Moore,, Joe Settles, Jim Powell, Richard Carey. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (Thu Mar 28, 1996) PEGGY DEAN Peggy Dean, 52, of Champaign, IL died of cancer, Tuesday, March 26, 1996 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was a 1962 graduate of Harrodsburg High School and was an intensive care nurse for 18 years at the Galesburg Research Hospital and the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL She is survived by one brother, Eddie Dean, Jr. of Florida and four nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara Votaw Dean and Eddie Dean, and a sister, Beverly A. Mitchell. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 30, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mittendorf-Calvert-Morgan Funeral Home, Champaign Chapel, in Champaign, IL. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) WESLEY TEATER Mr. Wesley Howard Teater, Sr., age 63, of 400 West Fifth Street, Perryville, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, March 28, 1996 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born August 29, 1932 in Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Burle and Sara James Teater. He was a retired carpenter and attended the Perryville Church of God. Survivors include: his wife, Irene Lamb Teater, Perryville; two sons Wesley Teater, Jr., Mercer County, and Terry Teater, Anderson county; three daughters, Debra Staton, Washington County, Cheryl Ryan, Boyle County and Lisa Snow, Mercer County; two brothers, Emerald Teater, Fayette County, Fallis Teater, Jessamine County; two sisters, Violet East, Jessamine County, Rita Byrd, Harrodsburg, 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jullita Canada. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 30 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Turpin officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Glenn Ryan, David Snow, Christopher Ryan, Ricky Staton, David Teater and Wayne East. Honorary bearers were William Corey, William Canada, David Ryan, Jr., Michael Teater and Tony Teater. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) KENNETH PARSON Mr. Kenneth Field Parson, 69, of Miamisburg, OH, died Thursday, March 28, 1996 at Heartland of Oakridge. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Miamisburg, an army veteran of World War II, and a retired employee of Delco Products with 33 years of service. Survivors include: his wife, Rose Marie Parson, Miamisburg, OH; three sons, Kenneth L. Parson, Springboro, Kevin D. Parson and Mark K. Parson, both of Miamisburg; his stepmother, Lillian Parson, Clarksville, IN; one brother, Harold D. Parson, Danville; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 30, at the Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, Miamisburg, with Dr. Bill Maupin officiating. Graveside services were held March 31 at the Harry Martin Cemetery, Allen, KY. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Find Us Faithful Church Capital Improvement Fund, c/o of the First Baptist Church, Miamisburg, 329 Eleventh St., Miamisburg, OH 45342. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) HALDON CHINN Mrs. Haldon Cardwell Grimes Chinn, 94, of 103 East Broadway, died Sunday, March 31, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born April 28, 1901 at 103 East Broadway, she was the daughter of the late John Haldon and Sophia Carolyn Hardin Grimes III. She was the widow of Col. George Morgan Chinn. She was a homemaker and a life long member of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church where she had taught Sunday School. Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Ann Hardin Chinn Howells and Howard H. Howells; three grandchildren, Howard H. (Kathy) Howells, Harrodsburg, Ann Caroline Howells, Louisville, and Ruth Howells (Sherrill) Smith, Frankfort; six great grandchildren, Sherrill Grant Smith II, Ruth Morgan Smith, Sophia Caroline Smith, Parker Hinden Smith, all of Frankfort, and Katherine Ann Howells and G. Thomas Withers Howells, Harrodsburg. Services were held Tuesday, April 2, at the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church by Dr. Lawrence Durr, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Moore, William Gravely, Henry Grall, DeVan Walker, Harold Davis and Clyde Little. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) CHARLES KURTZ, Sr. Mr. Charles W. Kurtz, Sr., 64, of 251 Ott Elliott Lane, Harrodsburg, died Friday, March 29, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born June 30, 1931 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Henry Thomas Kurtz and Cora Lee Carr Kurtz. He was an attorney, a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Sue Kurtz, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Paula Combs, Harrodsburg; two sons, Charles Kurtz, Jr., Harrodsburg and Jerry N. Kurtz, Versailles; one brother, Jerry O. Kurtz, Harrodsburg; one sister, Ann Kirkland, Campbellsville; and two grandchildren. Private graveside services for Mr. Kurtz were held on Sunday, March 31, in Spring Hill Cemetery with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) VIRGINIA HOLMAN Mrs. Virginia Holman, 80, of 216 Sugar Street, Salvisa, died Friday, March 29, 1996 at the Bluegrass Regional Medical Center in Frankfort. Born September 17, 1915 in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Claude Johnston and Minnie Noe Johnston. She was the widow of Omer L. "Bud" Holman. She was a homemaker and a member of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington. Survivors include one brother, Claude Johnston, Jr., California, and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mrs. Holman were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Hensley officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Otis, Eulas Moore, Curtis Currens, William L. Currens, Delbert Harlow, Rodney Harlow, George Ellers and Ronnie Broce. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) R. T. DEAN Sr. Mr. R. T. "Tee" Dean, Sr., 87, of 2567 Oregon Road, Salvisa, died Sunday, March 31, 1996 at his residence. Born September 7, 1908 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Robert Wesley "Bob" Dean and Dora Lee Hurst Dean. He was a farmer and a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ, and served on the Mercer County Farm Bureau board of directors a number of years. Survivors include: his wife, Alpha Mae Dean, Salvisa; one son, Jimmy Dean, Mercer county; one brother, Maurice Dean, Mercer County; two sisters, Cordie Springate and Eudora Sutherland, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter in law, Ann Young Dean, Harrodsburg; one grandson and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, R. T. Dean, Jr. Services for Mr. Dean were held Wednesday, April 3, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Terry Morrison and Bro. Derrel Cone officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenny Dean, Garnett Dean, Bobby Springate, Donnie Fisher, Raymond Jones and Jackie Freeman. Honorary bearers were Winston Preston, John M. Burton, Johnny James, Dr. J. D. Huston, Hughes Jones, Dalton Hendren and Charlie Willoughby. Memorials are suggested to the Ebenezer Church Cemetery Fund. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) FRED OSBORNE Mr. Fred Alexander Osborne, 79, of 2135 Bondville Road, Salvisa, died Saturday, March 30, 1996, at the Humana Hospital, Lexington. Born July 30, 1916 in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Eli Osborne and Sophia Myrtle Meeks Osborne. He was an employee of the U. S. Postal Service where he retired as Superintendent of the North Station Post Office, Lexington. He was a member of the Anderson Christian Church, a Sunday School teacher, former Sunday School Superintendent and Trustee. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Mildred Delores Bishop Osborne, Salvisa; three daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Joyce Bruhn, Austin, TX, Mrs. Carter (Helen) Duer, Georgetown, and Mrs. William (Virginia) Collins, Mercer County; one step daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Mary Ann) Taylor, Winchester; two step sons, Carlton Smitty Smith, Carrollton, and James Ralph Smith, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Mrs. George (Helen) Ostgard and Mrs. Charles (Evelyn) Abney, both of Lexington; 10 grandchildren, four step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers Virgil and Eli Osborne. Services for Mr. Osborne were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Anderson Christian Church, with the Rev. Roger Rankin, Rev. Rick Burdette and Rev. Dan Lillpop officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Allen Collins, Glen Allen Collins, Mark Bryan Collins, Craig Taylor, John Duer, Jedediah Smith, Carlton Taylor, Jeremiah Smith. Honorary bearers were deacons and elders of Anderson Christian Church. Contributions are suggested to the Anderson Christian Church. Gash Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) LEE JOHNSON Mr. Lee Johnson, 96, of Lee Johnson Road, Paint Lick, died Monday, April 1, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. A native of Lincoln County, he was born July 3, 1899, the son of the late John and Nannie Adams Johnson. He was a retired farmer, an avid fox hunter, a member of Good Hope Baptist Church and the widower of Jonny Pearl Poynter Johnson. Survivors include: seven sons, John "Junior" Johnson, Danville, Clarence Johnson, Lancaster, Edmond Johnson, Marion, IN, Elmer Lee Johnson, Jr., Mitchellsburg, Charles Johnson, Cincinnati, OH, Jay Johnson, Danville, and Bobby Johnson, Garrard County; four daughters, Margaret Sutton, Garrard County, Sally Boyd, Lancaster, Mary Katherine Holt and Martha Lee, both of Mitchellsburg, and Carolyn Baker, Paint Lick; 45 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, at Ramsey Funeral Home, Lancaster, with the Rev. John Todd officiating. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Wayne Coffman, Bobby Dale Johnson, Gary Dean Johnson, Troy Johnson, Billy Joe Johnson, Robert Boyd, Mike Sutton and Rodney Holt. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) JERRY BOBLETT Mr. Jerry Allen Boblett, 48, of 233 East Main Street, Burgin, formerly of Willisburg, died Saturday, March 30, 1996 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. A native of Washington County, he was born on July 21, 1947 to the late Hark and Flossie Byrd Boblett. He was a truck driver for Blue Grass Trucking company and a member of the Trinity Tabernacle Church of Danville. Survivors include: his wife, Thelma Smothers Boblett, Burgin, four sons, Rex Boblett and Jerry Lee Boblett, both of Lawrenceburg, Chad Boblett, Harrodsburg and Paul Boblett, Burgin; two daughters, Mrs. Chris (Margaret) Holt and Lisa Burns, both of Lawrenceburg, one step son, Joshua Smothers, Burgin; four grandchildren, one step-grandson; one sister, Mrs. James (Devola) Whitehead, Murfreesboro, TN. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Gene Boblett and a step son, Anthony Vaughn Smothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 2, at the Willisburg Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Henry Tindle of Louisville, officiating. He was assisted by the Rev. Charles White, pastor of the Trinity Tabernacle, Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Boblett, James R. Boblett, Larry Boblett, Ronnie Boblett, Travis Boblett and Freddie Francis. Honorary bearer was James Whitehead. Carey & Son Funeral Home, Springfield, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) LORAINE BOTTOM Mr. Loraine Bottom, 77, of Mackville, died Monday, March 25, 1996 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington. A native of Washington County, he was born on November 15, 1918 to the late Gilbert and Madge Wilson Bottom. He was a member of the Washington County VFW Post #6951. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annetta Hayes Bottom, Mackville; two sons, Freddie Bottom and Jerry Bottom, both of Mackville; four daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Kathy) Tyler, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Billy (Judy) Cloyd, Mackville, Mrs. Larry (Maxine) Fenwick and Mrs. Todd (Roxie) Kelty, both of Springfield; five brothers, Thurman Bottom and Carroll Bottom, both of Illinois, Ernest Lee Bottom, Edmonton, Leon Bottom, Lawrenceburg, Madison Bottom, Mackville; three sisters, Emma Cheatham, Bardstown, Florence Bresneham, Oklahoma and Brenda Barr, Mt. Washington; eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil, Wilson and Kenneth Bottom. Funeral services were held Wendesay March 27, at Carey & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Reed officiating. Burial was in Peter Cemetery, Mackville. Military rites were held at the gravesite with the Taylor County DVA, Post #70, and the Marion County DVA Post #49, conducting the services. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) GERALD ROYALTY Mr. Gerald Wayne Royalty, 45, of 735 Moberly Road, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 23, 1950 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Owsley Champion and Irene Baker Royalty. He was an employee of Corning Glass, a graduate of Mercer County High School and had served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Evalena Bell Royalty; two sons, Jeffrey Glenn Royalty, Lawrenceburg and Bret Wayne Royalty, Harrodsburg; one brother, G. B. "Boo" Royalty of Harrodsburg; four sisters, Etta Henderson, Colleen Horn and Gwen Carter, all of Harrodsburg and Janice Sharp of Garrard County. Funeral services will be Friday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Baldauff and Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 7:00 a.m. Friday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) GEORGE KEY Mr. George Wallace Key, 71, of 726 Fairview Ct., died Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at the VA Hospital in Lexington. Born June 27, 1924 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Dewey and Florence Russell Key. He was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church, president of the Pioneer Saddle Club and an active member for Inter Faith Mission, Jackson. He was an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Bessie M. Davis Key, Harrodsburg; one son, George Wallace Key, Jr., Harrodsburg; two daughters, Linda F. Key Harmon, Harrodsburg and Sue Ella Key Wright, Lexington; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren.. Services for Mr. Key will be held Friday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Durr and the Rev. James Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Reid Hendren, Joe Gill, Joe Keller, Cecil Thurman, Lawrence Peavler, Ricky Burns and Floyd Rogers. Honorary bearers will be members of the Pioneer Saddle Club. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Thursday and 7:00 am. Friday until the hour of service. (Thu Apr 4, 1996) EDWARD WARNER Mr. Edward Bright Warner, 81, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, March 31, 1996, at Flaget Hospital in Bardstown. A native of Mercer County, he was the son of the late Thomas V. and Lula Nichols Warner. He was a retired employee of the Metropolitan Sewer District in Louisville, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Bardstown First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine O'Banion Warner, Bloomfield; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Taylor, Elizabethtown, Patty Hardin, Harrodsburg; four sisters, Elizabeth Davis, Wooster, OH, Agnes Adkinson, Ft. Myers, FL, Virginia Baker, Lexington, Annelle Claunch, Harrodsburg; one brother, Stewart Warner, Harrodsburg; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond I. and James V. Warner, one sister, Evelyn Ball, and two brothers, Everett and Joe Warner. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 3, at the Greenwell-Houghlin Northside Funeral Home in Bardstown, with Bro. Rick Loader officiating. Burial was in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Pallbearers were Greg Henderson, Jeff Rogers, Mickey, Dean, Joe Marshall, Johnny Warner, Darrell Claunch, John Bunch, Jr., and Jerry Hamilton. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Lung Association of Kentucky, PO Box 8405-Station E, Louisville, KY 40208. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) HARRY CRAWFORD Mr. Harry Crawford, 78, of 382 Paradise Camp Road, died Wednesday, April 3, 1996, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born February 1, 1918 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William A. and Florence Curd Crawford. He was a retired mechanic for IBM, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Burgin Baptist Church and a Mason. He was the widower of Della Burke Crawford. Survivors include: one son, Tommy Barrow Crawford, Lexington; two sisters, Sally Crawford and Edna Crawford, both of Nicholasville; one grandson and two step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 5, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. William Craig officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Lexington. Pallbearers were Connie Horn, Leo Larson, Howard Crawford, Roy Ogden, Don Umbenhen and William Crawford. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) GERALD ROYALTY Pallbearers for Gerald Wayne Royalty, who died April 2, 1996, were: Freddie Murphy, Brennan Royalty, Mike Baker, Jeff Ryan, Don Horn and Miller Horn. Honorary bearers were the C shift at Corning Glass. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) MARK WARREN, Jr. Mr. Mark Edward Warren, Jr., 87, of Frankfort, died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at the Bluegrass Medical Center in Frankfort. Born July 18, 1908 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mark Warren, Sr. He was a deacon and trustee of First Baptist Church, Frankfort, a veteran of World War II, retired from the Stewart Home School and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and a member of the Capitol City Club. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Wade Warren, Frankfort, formerly of Harrodsburg; one son, Mark E. Warren, III; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 8, at the First Baptist Church in Frankfort, with the Rev. K. L. Moore officiating. Burial was in Frankfort Cemetery. Smith-Smith Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) LILLIAN SAWDEY Mrs. Lillian Sawdey, 106, of the Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa, died Sunday, March 31, 1996. Born May 25, 1889 in Harrodsburg she was the daughter of the late A. M. and Laura Huffman Ross. She was wed to Earl Sawdey, June 1, 1948, in Clinton, who died in 1973. Survivors include 11 grandchildren, including Charlotte David of Clinton; 22 great grandchildren, including Theresa Bickford of Clinton, and 23 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sons, a daughter, five sisters and a brother. A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 2, at Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, Iowa, with Marion Duuck officiating. Pape Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) CHARLES KISH Mr. Charles John Kish, 57, 451 Tortoise View Cir., Satellite Beach, FL, died Friday, April 5, 1996, at the Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL. Born October 26, 1938 in Painesville, OH he was the son of the late Charles Kelly and Stephanie Prisco Kish. He was a management consultant and a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Survivors include: his wife, Leonna R. Kish, Satellite Beach, FL; four sons, Thomas D. Devine, Effingham, IL, Charles Kish, Carlisle, PA, Matthew Kish and Samuel Kish, both of Willoughby, OH; three daughters, Cari L. Perkins, Harrodsburg, Christine and Jackie Kish, both of Willoughby, OH; five grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, April 9, at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Indiatlantic, FL, with the Rev. David Page officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne, FL, was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) E. H. CHILDS, Jr. Rev. E. H. Childs, Sr., 74, of Lexington, died Monday, March 25, 1996, at Samaritan Medical Center, Lexington. Born November 13, 1921, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Rev. R. L. and Lillian Childs and the stepson of the late Bertha McLaurine Childs. He was the pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church for 30 years and a former moderator of the General Association of Baptist in Kentucky. He was a member of the Lexington Ministers and Deacons Meeting, the Consolidated District, and the Greater Lexington Ministerial Fellowship. Survivors include: two son, George H. Childs, Jr. and Rev. Daniel R. Childs, Sr., both of Lexington; two brothers, Rev. Floyd W. Childs of Los Angeles, CA and Thomas L. Childs of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters, Madeline Summers of Danville and Ruby E. Petagrew, New York; two grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 30, at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel R. Childs and Rev. Gilbert Braxton officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. O. L. Hughes and Sons Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) R. C. BURNS Mr. R. C. Burns, 80, of 574 Ada Dr., died Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born November 1, 1915 in Washington Co., he was the son of the late George Worth Burns and Mahala Durr. He was a retired farmer, an army veteran of World War II and a member of DAV and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Washington County. Survivors include: his wife, Hattie Isham Burns, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Clyde Burns and John Alvie Burns, both of Washington County; several nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Burns were held Saturday, April 6, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Fox officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry, Gail, Kenny and Ronnie Burns, Bobby Montgomery and Scott Reno. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) STELLA SCOTT Mrs. Stella Mae Scott, 95, of 337 E. Lexington Street, died Sunday, April 7, 1996 at Harrodsburg Health Care. Born May 18, 1900 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Norman Taylor and Blanch Mitchell Grow.. She was the widow of A. T. Scott. She was a retired treasurer of the City of Harrodsburg and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors include: two sisters, Lorraine G. Adams, Cape Coral, FL and Lucille G. Cole, Lexington; two brothers, Cecil F. Grow, Madison, In and Norman T. Grow, Richmond, MO. Services for Mrs. Scott will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman and the Rev. Carroll Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tebbs Moore, Denver Wilson, C. M. Shewmaker, Claude Russell, Gilbert Vansant, and Huntley Royalty. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11. ALLIE MOORE Mrs. Allie Dawson Moore, 93, of Atlanta, GA, died Thursday, April 4, 1996, in Atlanta. Born September 18, 1902, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Fannie Short Dawson. She was the widow of John Foster Moore. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, John Allen and Joseph Perry Moore, both of Atlanta; one daughter, Mrs. William H. (Jane) McKinney, Owensboro; three brothers, C. C. Dawson, Salvisa, Coleman Dawson, Atlanta, Lillard Dawson, Lawrenceburg; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Nancy) Jones, Springfield; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son William Dudley Moore, II. Funeral services for Mrs. Moore were held Tuesday, April 9, at Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with the Rev. Jack Birdwhistell officiating. Burial was in the Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ben Birdwhistell, Marvin Edwards, Allen Dawson, James H. McKinney, William Dawson, Ralph Morris, Lonnie Thompson and Eddie Thompson. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) RICHARD RUSSELL Mr. Richard Harold Russell, 69, of 3948 Texas Road, Springfield, died at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 1996 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Lexington. A native of Washington County, he was born August 1, 1926, son of the late Richard and Almeda Holderman Russell. He was a farmer, a member of the Springfield Christian Church, where he served as an elder, an Army veteran of World War II and was a member of the Magnolia Masonic Lodge #201, F&AM at Mackville. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Ethel Mae Sallee Russell, three daughters, Mrs. Felix (Carolyn Ann) Reynolds of Lancaster, Mrs. Bobby (Janice Sue) Brady and Lynete Settles both of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Lucy) Harmon of Mackville; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home, Springfield, with Bro. Larry Wilson officiating. Burial was in Peter Cemetery, Mackville. Masonic services were held Tuesday evening at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Denton Thompson of Bardstown delivering the eulogy. Pallbearers were Joe Norris Harmon, Kevin Horn, Paul Reynolds, Russell Reynolds, Tim Lawson and Bobby Gene Sallee. Honorary bearers were members of the Springfield Christian Church Board and members of the Upper Room Sunday School Class and Roland Teater. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) MARY TAYLOR Mrs. Mary Taylor, 81, of 149 Pleasant Drive, Danville, died Wednesday at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born April 16, 1914 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Bertiner Curd Coleman. She was the widow of Edwin Lee Taylor. She was a homemaker, a member of the Junction City First Baptist Church, a member of AMVETS and the VFW. Survivors include: three sons, Fred Darson, Ohio. Leroy Taylor, Danville, and Herman Taylor, Harrodsburg; Two daughters, Ruby Harrison, Danville and Carolyn Hardin Stanford; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Walter Coleman. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Bunger officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harrison Hardin, Jr., Russell Hardin, Thomas Harrison, David Harrison, James Harrison, Doug Taylor, Leroy Taylor, Jr., James Taylor, Jeff Gammon and Allen Monroe. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and after 7:00 a.m. Friday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Apr 11, 1996) EDWARD WARNER Incorrect information reported last week regarding the obituary of Edward B. Warner should have read that he died Sunday, April 7, 1996 and funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 10. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Raymond G. Warner and James V. Warner. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) RUSSELL ROBERTS Mr. Russell Evans Roberts, 72, of 136 Ballard, died Wed-nesday, April 10, 1996 at his residence. Born April 23, 1923 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Lloyd T. and Gladys Sims Roberts. He was a retired technician from IBM and a member of the Harrodsburg Church of Christ. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Elizabeth Roberts, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Mrs. Buddy (Leatrice) Shirley, and Mrs. James (Beatrice) Norton, both of Harrodsburg; one brother, Haldon Roberts, El Paso, TX; one sister, Dorothy Price, Harrodsburg; one half brother, Charles Mattingly, Thornton, CO; three grandsons. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Curtis, Clyde and Ralph Roberts. Services for Mr. Roberts were held Saturday, April 13 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rob Harbison officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmie Norton, Tommy and Timmy Shirley, Chester Gabhart, Murrell Gabhart and Wess Brown. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) JAMES GABBERT Mr. James P. Gabbert, 83, of 232 W. First Street, Rushville, IN, died Friday, April 12, 1996 at Millers Merry Manor in Rushville. A native of Kentucky he was the son of the late Ben and Emma Peavler Gabbert. He retired from Schnadig Corp. and was a general contractor for many years and a member of the Cornishville Church of Christ. Survivors include: his wife, Hazel Voorhies Gabbert, Rushville, IN; one son, James A. Gabbert, Rushville; four daughters, Mrs. Norman (Ruby) Bess, Rushville, Mrs. Marion (Betty) Sherman, Middletown, OH, Mrs. Bud (Nan) Pearsey, Rushville, and Mrs. Tom (Mary) Floyd, Deltona, FL; one sister, Miss B. V. Gabbert, Cornishville; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Moster and Cox Mortuary Tuesday, April 16, with Todd Wilson and Hank Herpel officiating. Burial was in East Hill Cemetery in Rushville, IN. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) MARVIN BROWN Mr. Marvin D. Brown, 81, of 100 Jennifer Drive, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, April 15, 1996 at Humana Hospital, Lexington. A native of Mercer County, he was the son of the late Dillard and Naomi Sims Brown. He was a farmer, a member of the Anderson Christian Church and St. John's Masonic Lodge #125 in Salvisa. Survivors include: his wife; Vergie Stratton Brown, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Joyce Stucker, Lawrenceburg; two sons, Glenn Brown, Mercer County, Bruce Brown, Tampa, FL; two half sisters, Mrs. Juanita Rucker, Lawton, OK and Shirley Sherwood, Lawrenceburg; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Brown and a half brother, Don Brown. Masonic Rites were held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. Services will be held Thursday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Burdette and Bro. Johnny Hockersmith officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation from 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and after 8 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Robert Shearer, Tom Canary, David and Gregory Brown, Robby and Rich Shearer. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Anderson Christian Church Building fund, US 127 By-pass, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) GUY ROYALTY Mr. Guy W. Royalty, 90, of 4317 South 400 West, Hanover, IN, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, April 11, 1996 at his residence. Born September 10, 1905 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Frank and Willa Woods Royalty. He was a retired farmer and a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Gertrude Bryant Royalty, Hanover, IN; three daughters, Jane Kimsey, Louisville, Juanita Cannon, Danville and Joyce Yates, Harrodsburg; two sons, Donald Royalty, Lexington, IN, Dan Royalty, Hanover, IN; four sisters, Mayne Lou Rogers, Richmond, Myrtle Goodpaster and Lillie Mae Robinson, both of Harrodsburg and Maxie Lanham, Springfield; one brother, James Leon Royalty, Lexington; 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Royalty, were held Tuesday, April 16, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. John David Lay officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert T. Cannon, Gary Yates, Frank Royalty, Steve Royalty, Tom Kimsey, Terry Kimsey and Rick Royalty. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Chestnut Center #552, 410 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) MARY BENGE Mrs. Mary Helen Benge, 64, of 335 Bethel Road, died Thursday April 11, 1996, at her residence. Born June 13, 1931 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Elva Bunch Montgomery. She was a graduate of Midway College, a member of the Women's Missionary Union of Bethel Baptist Church, a member of Bethel Baptist church and a Child Care Representative for Kentucky Baptist. Survivors include: her husband, Kenneth Benge, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Carolyn Ann Benge, Mercer County; three sons, John Kenneth Benge, Jr., Ronald Clayton Benge and James Ansel Benge, all of New Mexico; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Laura Ellen James. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 16, at the Bethel Baptist Church with Bro. Raymond Long and Bro. Stanley Young officiating. Burial was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jackie Griffey, Curtis Sherrow, Wilbur Britton, Wilson Pinkston, Bobby Christerson, Tommy Pinkston, Brent Steele and Butch Sandijer. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) DARREN BOTTOM Mr. Darren Duane Bottom, 35, of Harrods Creek Apartments, died Friday, April 12, at his residence. Born January 20, 1961 in Mercer County, he was the son of William Floyd Bottom of Harrodsburg and Rosetta Lanham Cochran of Lakeland, Florida. He was a truck driver for James Green Trucking Company and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: one son, Christopher Duane Bottom, Harrodsburg; three daughters, Crystal Gayle Bottom, Cornishville, Stephanie Renee Bottom, Harrodsburg and Tonya Bottom, Mitchellsburg; two brothers, David Floyd Bottom, Anderson County, Danny Lloyd Bottom of Garrard County; four sisters, Diana Hart, Delores Jean Moberly, Debbie Roach and Doris Bugg, all of Mercer County; one step-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Monday, April 15 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. George Dye officiating. Burial was in Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Travis Stephens, Bradley Moore, Larry Merriman, Jr., Billy Dan Bottom, James Goodpastor, Roger Roach, Jeff Lanham, Wally Bottoms, Danny Trent, Jerry Arnold, Adam Hart, Junior Thompson and Clayton McQueary. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) MARGARET DAVIS Mrs. Mary Margaret Davis, 58, of 1281 Shelby Street, Junction City, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, April 11, 1996, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Born December 16, 1937 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Mr. Wilburn Peavler of Greenwood, Indiana and the late Josephine Marksbury. She was a member of the Shelby Baptist Church in Junction City and a homemaker. Survivors, in addition to her father, include: her husband, R. C. Davis, her step-mother, Nan Peavler, Greenwood, IN; one brother, Joe "Billy" Peavler, Burgin. She was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Davis, one daughter, Mary Ann Davis, and one granddaughter, Josie Davis. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 14, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Paul McFarland and Bro. William Rogers officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Archie Coffman, Dennis Oakes, Allen Honaker, Russell Massey, Joe Keller and Charlie Ison. Honorary bearers were Dennis, Todd, John and Don Davis, Corkey Terry, Joe Davis, Donnie Weldon and Earl Reed. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) ERMA ROSE Mrs. Erma W. Rose, 92, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, April 14, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 22, 1904 in Jessamine County, she was the daughter of the late Clinton S. and Harriette Louise Hunter Woodard and the widow of Fred Lee Rose. She was retired from Mercer National Bank, had attended Kentucky College for Women and Fugazzi Business College. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Survivors include one sister, Lucille Woodard of Wilmore and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 17, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Woodard, Clinton Woodard, Jimmy Butler, Thomas Sims, Fred Denny, Tommy Denny, Field Reed, Jr. and John Clint Woodard. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. (Thu Apr 18, 1996) EARL SNYDER Mr. Earl Snyder, 77, of Versailles, died April 18, 1996 at Veterans Medical Center in Lexington. A native of Anderson County, he was the son of the late Jacob P. and Sarah Kays Snyder. He was a retired employee of IBM and a member of the Burgin Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy Walker Snyder, Versailles; one step son, Kent B. Queen, Versailles, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, April 19, at the Duell-Clark Funeral Chapel, Versailles, with the Rev. Mark Reiss officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Research Fund. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) JAMES MINOR Mr. James Howard Minor, 74, of 503 South Buell Street, Perryville, died Thursday, April 18, 1996 at the Friendship House in Danville. Born April 13, 1922 in Kentucky, he was the son of the late James William and Elvira Followell Minor. He was a foreman of the Kentucky Road Department and a farmer for many years. He was a Kentucky Colonel, former Perryville City Police Judge and an army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Geneva Barnes Minor, Perryville; one son, Wayne Minor, Bradfordsville; one daughter, Page Belcher, Hardinsburg; two sisters, Lucille Richardson, Campbellsville and Laura Boswell, Lebanon; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 22, at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin Bottom, Donald Carpenter, Rudolph Mullins, Edgar Strevels, John Russell and Marvin Shannon. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) NORMAN TATUM Mr. Norman D. Tatum, 55, of 112 Hensley Heights, died Monday, April 22, 1996 at his residence. Born March 1, 1941 in Mercer County, he was the son of Willie and Louise Pendegrist Tatum. He was a chief dispatcher for the Norfolk Southern Railroad and a member of the Harrodsburg Church of Christ. He was an army veteran. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Pamela Peavler Tatum, Harrodsburg; three sons, Spencer and Stanley, both of Harrodsburg, Vincent Tatum, Louisville; one brother, Bruce Tatum, Louisville; a daughter-in -law, Paula Thompson Tatum, Harrodsburg. Services for Mr. Tatum will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 25, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rob Harbison officiating. Burial will be in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 and prior to services on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Don Whittaker, Ray Allen, Jim Fitzgerald, Robert Bishop, Chester Gabhart, and Buddy Shirley. Memorials are suggested to Anderson-Dean Park, Box 624, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or to Heritage Hospice. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) BENNIE YATES Mr. Bennie Lee Yates, 60, of 370 Moore's Lane, died Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville. Born June 11, 1935 in Mercer County, he was the son of Martha Long Yates and the late Ruel Yates. He was a maintenance supervisor at IBM and a member of the Southside Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Royalty Yates, Harrodsburg; his mother, Martha Long Yates, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Ann Robin Riley, Harrodsburg; one son, Gary Yates, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Tommy Yates and Gene Yates, both of Harrodsburg; four grandchildren. Services for Mr. Yates were held Tuesday, April 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Powell officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Machal, Ronnie Sims, Dan Yates, Mark Yates, Gary Noel, Tom Moore, Hershal Votaw and Arvin Short. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or to Southside Benevolent Fund. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) RUBY KELLER Mrs. Ruby Grace Keller, 78, of 231 Mundays Landing Road, died Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born November 3, 1917 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late James S. and Melissa Sims Hanby. She was a homemaker, a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and the Bethany Sunday School Class for 29 years. Survivors include: her husband, Charles Edward Keller, Harrodsburg; two sons, James Edward Keller and Gary Hanby Keller, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Ruby Ann Becker, Louisville; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Keller were held Monday, April 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Doctor David Hartman, Rev. Carroll Wallace and Rev. James Harley officiated. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eric Keller, Ricky Keller, Bart Becker, Garland Yankey, Bob Nelson, Stephen L. Bailey and Ralph Morris. Honorary bearers were members of the Bethany Sunday School Class, Buddy and Stephen Terhune, Mike Keller, Glover McGinnis, Sherman Hogue and Hunter Burton. Memorials are suggested to the Bethany Sunday School Class of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) STANLEY MORRISON Mr. Stanley H. Morrison, 79, of 1531 Warwick Road, died Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the Ft. Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born April 14, 1917 in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of the late Willis and Ruth Bennington Morrison. He was a horse trainer and a movie stunt man specializing in motorcycle and horse stunts. He was the first double for Roy Rogers. He had served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the American Horse Show Association, a member of the American Saddlebred Horse Association and the Hackney Horse and Pony Association. He was also a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Survivors include: his step mother, Charlotte Morrison, Whittier, CA; his wife, Waynettte Morrison, Harrodsburg; two daughters, Terri Molakides, Woodside, CA and Jamie Papadimos, San Rafael, CA; two brothers Willis Morrison of CA and Jim Morrison, Whittier, CA; one sister, Janie Zabala of Placerville, CA; two granddaughters, Christine Hitchcock and Mara Papadimos. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Ashford, Willie "Jack Rabbit" Bottoms, George Gwynn, Johnnie Lucas, Robert Tooker and Tassos Papadimos. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) MARK HARMON Mr. Mark Edwin Harmon, 41, of 1199 Bohon Road, died Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. He was a boiler maintenance employee of Lexmark in Lexington. He was the son of Blondella Cornish Harmon of Harrodsburg and the late Marshall Harmon. Survivors, besides his mother, include: his wife, Patty Hendrix Harmon; two sons, Mark Brandon Harmon and Wesley Adam Harmon, both of Harrodsburg; and one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Harmon, Harrodsburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) MYRTLE GOODPASTER Mrs. Myrtle Don Goodpaster, 93, of 541 W. Office Street, died Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born February 3, 1903 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Willa Woods Royalty. She was the widow of Obie Horn and Jesse Goodpaster. She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Katherine Short, Salvisa; three sons, Willie B. Horn and Clarence Thomas Goodpaster, Harrodsburg, Bob Goodpaster, Russellville, AR; one brother, James Leon Royalty, Lexington; three sisters, Mayme Lou Rogers, Richmond, Lillie Mae Robinson, Harrodsburg, and Maxie Bowman Lanham, Springfield; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Marvin W. Horn, four brothers, Guy Garnett and Paul and Leslie Owen Royalty, and one sister, Margaret Roberts. Services for Mrs. Goodpaster will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Baldauff and Rev. Lester Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday prior to services. Pallbearers will be Tony, Bryan and Lee Horn, Arvin Short, Jimmy, Len and Kenny Goodpaster and Billy Rogers. Honorary bearers will be the Sunshine Sunday School Class of the Calvary Baptist Church. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. (Thu Apr 25, 1996) MARK HARMON Mr. Mark Edwin Harmon, 41, of 1199 Bohon Road, died Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Lexington. Born April 14, 1955 in Mercer County he was the son of Blondella Cornish Harmon of Harrodsburg and the late Marshall Harmon. He was a boiler maintenance operator of Lexmark in Lexington, a graduate of Mercer County High School and a member of the Cornishville Baptist church, where he served as a deacon and church treasurer. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Patti Hendrix Harmon, Harrodsburg; two sons, Mark Brandon Harmon and Wesley Adam Harmon, both of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) Harmon of Harrodsburg; one brother, Doug Harmon, Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Ann Harmon. Funeral services were held Friday, April 26 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour, Bro. Marcus Prather and Bro. Gary Baker officiating. Burial was in the Cornishville Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenny Milburn, Harrison Spalding, James O'Nan, David Smith, Doug Hendrix, Charlie Ballard, Troy Harmon and Kipp Ballard. Honorary bearers were Dale Taylor, Bobby Long, Ricky Long, Mike Newton, Mike Steele, Guy McGinnis, Billy Joe Robinson, Mike Robinson, Denny Robinson, and Mitchell Harmon, and the deacons of the Cornishville Baptist Church, Donald Litteral, George Hendrix, Grover Releford and Billy Grider. Memorials are suggested to the Cornishville Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Debby Ballard, 912 Meadow Lane, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. 9HH Thu May 2, 1996) MABLE JENKINS Mrs. Mable Louise Jenkins, 60, of 1659 Maness Court, Sycamore, IL died Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at her residence. Born October 8, 1935 in Duncan, she was the daughter of Mrs. Lora Beasley Bailey of Harrodsburg and the late Ralph Sims. She was a material handler at Cooper Industries in Sycamore, IL, a member of the Grapevine Christian Church and the wife of Estle D. Jenkins, Jr. Survivors, in addition to her mother and husband, include: two sons, Kent L. Satterly, Huntsville, AL, Rocky G. Satterly, Salvisa; five daughters, Debbie Hanson, Westby, WI, Mrs. Kenny (Lora) Kidd, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Milton (Peggy) Wilson, DeKalb, IL, Beverly Larrison, Danville and Mrs. T. J. (Mary) Bray, Sycamore, IL; two sisters, Wanda Sams, Somanauk, IL and Diane Lee, Jonesville, NC; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Irvin and Bro. Arlis Luttrell officiating. Burial was in Grapevine Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Denny, Jesse Manness, Ralph Manness, Jack Manness, James Brown and Daniel Brown. (Thu May 2, 1996) JANE SEARS Dr. Jane B. Sears, 68, widow of Dr. Kenneth L. Sears, died Friday, April 26, 1996, at her residence in Lexington. Dr. Sears was born in Harrodsburg August 13, 1927, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. T. Hassell Bowen and grand daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Divine of Mercer County. She attended the Harrodsburg schools and Margaret Hall School in Versailles.. She graduated from Ward-Belmont Preparatory School, Nashville, TN in 1943; Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, in 1947; and Harvard Medical School in 1951. She was an active staff member at Good Samaritan Hospital and a courtesy staff member at Central Baptist, St. Joseph and Humana Hospitals. She was a member of the Central Christian Church. Survivors include: a son, Kenneth L. Sears, Jr., MD, and daughter-in-law, Cheryl, Nashville, TN. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Blackwell. Services were held at the Lexington Cemetery, Monday, April 29, conducted by Dr. T. O. Harrison. (Thu May 2, 1996) INEZ PITCHFORD Mrs. Inez Morgan Pitchford, 99, of 616 Scenic Hills, died Thursday, April 25, 1996 at the Kentucky Veteran's Center in Wilmore. Born March 26, 1897 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nina Reed Morgan. She was a registered nurse and a member of Harrodsburg Christian Church. She was a World War I veteran, having served in the nursing corps. Survivors include: a daughter, Billie Ruth Hendren, Harrodsburg; one son, L. J. "Jack" Pitchford, Louisville; two sisters, Josephine Witherspoon, CA, and Ruth Kyle, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Pitchford were held Sunday, April 28, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Doctor David Hartman and Rev. Carroll Wallace officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darron Vandiver, Doc McKinney, David Taylor, Howard Howells, Charles Lewis and Carlos Lester. Memorials are suggested to the Mercer County Public Library. (Thu May 2, 1996) LUCILLE MINK Mrs. Lucille B. Mink, 82, of 2266 Bohon Road, died Friday, April 26, 1996 at her residence. Born August 29, 1913 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Liddie Merriman Baker. She was the widow of Earl S. Mink. She was a homemaker and a member of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons, Paul, John Earl and Condit Mink, all of Harrodsburg; three daughters, Patsy Murphy, Lexington, Sue Ensminger, Nicholasville and Mrs. Amos (Margaret Ann) Riggs, Lexington; 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Mink were held Monday, April 29, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Elkins, Bro. Terry Morrison and Delmer Odell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mitchel Mink, Kirby Riggs, Todd Riggs, Tim Mink, John Brady Mink, Zac Mink, Shane Ensminger, Paula Pinkston, Melissa Williams, Patty Mink Sparks, Johnna Mink, Michaela Mink, Jane Ensminger and Julie Ann Mink. Honorary bearers were nephews. Donations are suggested to Heritage Hospice, Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423. (Thu May 2, 1996) RUBY SLAVEN Mrs. Ruby Pearletha Slaven, 61, of 560 Dix Dam Road, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at the U. K. Medical Center in Lexington. Born November 13, 1934 in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Earl and Nannie Mary Foster Malone. She was the widow of William Earnest Slaven. She was a housewife and member of the Church of God. Survivors include: four sons, Philip Slaven, Harrodsburg, Alvin Slaven, Washington County, James Slaven, Burgin, and Earnest Wayne Slaven, Boyle County; eight sisters, Betty Aldridge, Linda Lunsford, Mildred Turrell, Margaret Paul, Lottie Graham, Phyllis Absner, Jane Holland and Rita Malone, all of Nicholasville; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Slaven will be held at 11:00 am. Friday, May 3, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Byron Jessup officiating. Burial will be in Shawnee Run Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. until time of service. (Thu May 2,1996) JACK SIGAR Mr. James Harrison "Jack" Sigar, 68, of 425 English Avenue, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at his residence. Born June 2, 1927 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late George Walter and Alice Coffey Sigar. A member of Centennial Baptist Church and Silver Cord Lodge #23, he was a retired employee of Coleman's Lumber Yard and State Bank and Trust Company. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a graduate of West Side High School. Survivors include: his wife, Opal Burrus Sigar, Harrodsburg; two sons, Randy Elvin Sigar, Owensboro, James Mason Sigar, Harrodsburg; one sister, Rosa Sigar, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Parks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Pallbearers will be Truman Bartleson, Sr., Willie Bottoms, Davis Burrus, John Cunningham, Andy Harris and James B. Yeast. Honorary bearers are C. L. Bartleson, Albert Meaux and George Howard Walker. (Thu May 2, 1996)

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