Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyGLADYS HOLTZCLAW
Gladys S. Holtzclaw, 88, of Chenault Bridge Road, Danville, died Sunday, January 4, 2004, at her residence.
Born March 10, 1915, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late Eugene B. and Amy Montgomery Clark. She was the widow of O. W. Holtzclaw.
She was a retired sales clerk and former co-owner of Danville Christian Bookstore.
She was a charter member of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 50 years.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Jean Steinhauer, Danville, Nancy Sipkema, Bedford, NH, and Beth Neal, Harrodsburg; one son, Bill Holtzclaw, Danville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 7, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral home by Rev. Tommy Valeniten. Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bob Trumbo, Marcus Underwood, Russ Newton, Jeff Tribble, Bernard Montgomery and Lester Lawless. Honorary bearers were members of her Sunday school class.
Memorials may go to Lexington Avenue Baptist Church building fund.
VERNON LEWIS
Vernon Lewis, 76, of Perryville Road, Danvillle, died Monday at his home.
Born Sept. 18, 1927, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Earl and Anna Lee Baker Lewis.
He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Byrd Lewis; one son, Terry Lewis, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Wanda Hume, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Jewell Holt of Bardstown, Martha Hellard of Bloomfield and Orpha Walls, Springfield; six brothers, Buddy Lewis of Chaplin, Carl Lewis, Leon Lewis and Larry G. Lewis, all of Springfield, Ancil E. Lewis of Mackville and Donnie K. Lewis of Danville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, January 7, at Carey & Son Funeral Home by Rev. Bobby Chesser. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery.
BRENDA MORRIS
Brenda Robinson Morris, 41, of Marimon Avenue, Harrodsburg died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at her residence.
Born April 3, 1962 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Linda Votaw Louallen, Harrodsburg the late Floyd Nathan Robinson.
She was a homemaker, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints..
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: three sons Jonathan McAfee, Joseph Morris, and Jordan Foister all of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Emily Foister, Harrodsburg; one sister, Judy Robinson Davis, Mooresville, NC; two half-sisters, Betty Robinson and Lou Bugg, both of Harrodsburg, and her grandson Christopher Gillian, Harrodsburg. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Robinson, a half-brother, Charles Robinson, and her special cousin, Troy Gribbins, whom she had taken care of.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 3, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with President Jamie McElroy officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wayne Day, Jonathan McAfee, Joseph Morris, Julio Garcia, Larry Morris and Tommy Colvin.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the family.
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JOSEPH MUENCH, Sr.
Joseph Nicholas Muench, Sr., 78, Highland Heights, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 in Highland Heights.
He was a retired manager for the Marx Brothers Furniture stores in Covington and Newport; manager for Dine's Furniture Store in Newport, member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church, Cold Spring, member of the Fr. DeJaco Council # 5220 Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Bishop - Flaget Council Knights of Columbus. He was a past police judge and city councilman for the City of Highland Heights and served 14 years on the Campbell County Court House Commission
Survivors include: his wife, Grace Whitlock Muench, Highland Heights; three daughters, Mary Jo Cuda, Elkins, WV, Barbara R. Kling, Wilder, and Therese Blank, Alexandria; three sons, Stephen R. Muench of Worchester, MA, Richard A. Muench, Lawrence, KS, and Father Joseph N. Muench, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Raymond Muench, Southgate, and Albert Muench, Nashville, TN; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Prayer services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, at the Muehlenkamp-Erschell Fort Thomas Funeral Home in Fort Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday at the St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring. Burial was in the St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph School in Cold Spring, KY or to the charity of one's choice.
SARAH PITTMAN
Mrs. Sarah Pittman, 72, widow of Andrew "A. C." Pittman, died Monday, January 5, 2004 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
REBEKAH SIMS
Rebekah Sue Sims, 24, Amelia, OH, granddaughter of Edgar Sims, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, at the Central Baptist Church, Williamsburg-Bantam Road, Williamsburg, OH. Burial will be in the Williamsburg Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday at the church.
The John H. Evans Funeral Home, 741 Center Street, Milford, OH is in charge of arrangements.
STEPHEN STUMPH
Stephen Lynn Stumph, 33, Riverside Drive in Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Born July 30, 1970 in Mercer County, he was the son of Gary Lynn Stumph and Janice Hardin Pennie, both of Harrodsburg.
He was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School, former employee of Golden Corral Steakhouse, Long John Silver’s and Stone Manor restaurant and a member of Cornishville Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pool.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: maternal grandmother, Mary Sue Hardin, Springfield; paternal grandmother, Barbara Stumph, Harrodsburg; paternal grandfather, Albert "Bud" Stumph, Harrodsburg; step-mother, Lillie Stumph, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Jamie Stumph, and Cody Lynn Stumph, both of Harrodsburg; two sisters: Lorie Kay Taylor, Harrodsburg and Tina White, Danville.
Memorial services were held Saturday, January 3, 2004 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Curtis Sims officiating. Private burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Willisburg.
MATTIE WEST
Mattie West, 89, of Mac Court, died Friday, January 2, 2004 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital Extended Care.
Born August 24, 1914 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Tom Kyle and Effie Butler Sallee. She was the widow of Harvey “Bud” West.
She was retired from the Mercer County School System where she had taught in the Shakertown and Mercer County Elementary Schools for thirty-eight years. She was a graduate of Sue Bennett College and Eastern Kentucky University and was one of the organizers of the Widow to Widow Group.
She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church where she was a teacher of a Bible class, a member of the Joy Sunday School Class, and was a member of the Saints Alive Choir.
Survivors include: two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Grace) Steele, Harrodsburg, and Mrs. Clarence (Sadie) Tatum, Mercer County; eleven nieces and nine nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Rue and Rodney Sallee, and two sisters, Frances Whitehouse and Esther Sallee.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 5, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home, with Bro. Lewis Walters and Bro. Harold Best officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Taylor, Chester Gabhart, George Hendrix, Chester Scott, Allen Whitenack and John David Sanders. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: James B. Haggin Memorial Extended Care Facility, 464 Linden Avenue, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
MILDRED BRUMMETT
Mildred Lorrine Franklin Brummett, 68, of Alexander Drive, Danville, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 5, 1935 in Boyle County, daughter of the late Lewis Foster and Sarah Alice Boyd Franklin and was the widow of James Kinnaird Brummett Sr.
She was a certified nursing assistant for 31 years at James B. Haggin Hospital.
Survivors include: three sons, James (Kristi) Brummett Jr. and Thomas Gene (Donna) Brummett, both of Harrodsburg, and Gary Wayne (Teana) Brummett of McKinney; two daughters, Jo Ann (Louis) Klein of Louisville and Linda (Bill) Faulconer of Perryville; 20 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Stith Funeral Home. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be sent to the American Kidney Foundation and Heritage Hospice.
KENNETH BURNS
Former Mercer Sheriff Kenneth Burns Dies
Former Mercer County Sheriff Kenneth Burns, 77, died Thursday, Jan. 8 at his residence after a long illness.
Burns retired in 1992 as Mercer County sheriff after serving three terms in office.
Mercer Deputy Beverly Stratton, who was hired by Burns to work in the office to assist her mother, the late Gladys Dean, said Bums was popular with Mercer Countians because he was easy to talk to and people trusted him. She said he was very accessible to the public, opening the office at 7:30 a.m. and closing at 4:30 p.m., She said he didn't even leave the office for lunch.
He retired, but he never quit being interested, said Mercer County Sheriff Ralph Anderson, who served as a deputy under Burns.
Even after retirement, the fornier sheriff continued to visit the office weekly or more often. "He retired, but he never really quit," said Anderson. "He was always interested."
Anderson gives credit to Burns for his own career in law enforcement.
"Kenneth gave me the job," Anderson explained. "I started to work for him as a deputy in 1984. He was a great mentor to me, a best friend and a father figure all rolled into one.
"His generosity toward me and his encouragement to me got me to where I am today. Without Kenneth Burns, I wouldn't be here today as the sheriff of Mercer County, in the political arena or in the world of law enforcement."
Anderson said Burns was well-liked as a sheriff.
"Kenneth had this country charm and flair about him that naturally drew people to him. He put everybody at ease when they were around him."
From prosecuting attorneys to families of the accused to the victims, Anderson said Burns had "a way of calming people and reassuring them." He also said Burns did not see financial backgrounds, race or social standing because those things did not matter to him. He treated everyone the same. Anderson said those are some of the reasons Burns was successful as a three-term sheriff.
As an employer, Stratton also had kind words for Burns.
"He was a wonderful person to work for," she explained.. "He was such an honest, down-to-earth person. He was dependable and he was a good boss.
"He was a wonderful person," she said. "He was a good man and we will miss him."
An old calendar hanging on the wall in the main office was considered Burns' calendar. Anderson said Burns tore the pages off when he came to visit acid in the days that followed, the staff could look at the calendar and know how long since Burns last visit. Others are now tearing the days off the calendar, but Burns' presence still lingers.
Anderson said the office is still modeled after the standards set by the former sheriff. He said a friendly, down-home, atmosphere is what Burns encouraged and Burns also instilled in him the need to have an open door policy and be acmodating.
"He was a great friend and he will be sadly missed by me," said Anderson.
Born Nov. 9, 1926 in Washington County, Burns was the son of the late J. W. and Ora Lee Russell Burns and was the widower of Pauline Moms Burns.
Along with serving as Mercer County's sheriff, he was a former service station owner and operator. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of the Kentucky Sheriff's Association, Mercer Masonic Lodge # 777 F & AM, and Freedom Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg. He was a graduate of Mackville High School.
He is survived by two .daughters, Joyce Carol Logue and Reva Gale Spalding, and two sisters, Nina Bottoms and Betty Coffman, all of Harrodsburg.
The funeral was held Sunday.
