Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyJESSE COOK
Jesse Dale Cook, 42, of Cynthiana, died Monday December 19, 2005.
He was born in Harrison County, April 15, 1963.
He was a fireman for the Cynthiana Fire Department and had worked for Toyota Security. He was an honorably discharged Army Veteran. He was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Clarksvillle, TN.
Survivors include his father, Jesse (Mildred Ruth Nichols) Cook, Cynthiana, one step-son, Michael Anthony (Jessica Hickey) Jozefowicz, Lexington, one step-daughter, Victoria Anne Jozefowicz, Tinker Air Force Base, OK; one brother, Smiser Jay (Laura) Cook, Clayton, Delaware, three sisters, Joyce Ann Sharp, Harrodsburg, Mrs. John David (Betty Jo) McCauley, and Mrs. Lee (Rebecca Jean) Williams, both of Cynthiana, one grandchild, Ryan Logan Jozefowicz, several nieces and nephews, Jeremy Todd Sharp, Winchester, VA, Jonathan Hampton Sharp, Harrodsburg, Margaret Jean McCauley and John Michael McCauley, both of Cynthiana, Jesse Dylan Cook, Brandon Lee Cook and Alyssa Tamara Cook, all of Delaware.
His mother, Hilda Jean Hurst Cook, preceded him in death.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday December 22, at the Cynthiana Christian Church, with burial in Battle Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the Cynthiana Fire Department.
Friends may call at the Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home from 4-8 pm Wed. Memorials may be made to the Cynthiana Fraternal Order of Fire Fighters or Cynthiana Fire Department Explorers Program.
DOROTHY DARNALL
Dorothy May Darnall, 81, of Salvisa, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born Oct. 27, 1924 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Allen Lapsley and Deana Mae Shuck Bunton and the widow of David Edwin Darnall.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Salvisa Christian Church.
Survivors include: two sons, David T. Darnall and Calvin L. Darnall, both of Salvisa; two sisters, Betty Florence Tribble of Salvisa and Juanita K. Gray of Louisville; two grandsons, Mark Steven Darnall and David Scott Darnall; two great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 19 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Vicki Lane Ray officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery in Salvisa.
Pallbearers were David S. and Mark Darnall, Gary Prather, Tommy Tribble, Paul Snowdy and Ernie Hopkins.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
HELEN ELLIOTT
Helen Gibson Elliott age 83, of Graefenburg Road Lawrenceburg, widow of William G. Elliott died Monday, December 19, 2005 at Heritage Hall Care Center after a long illness.
Born March 23, 1922 in Evarts, Harlan County, she was the daughter of the late James G. and Ida Belle Lewis Gibson.
She was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School. She was retired from the State Personnel Cabinet, a member of Alton Baptist Church, Alton Homemakers, and a long time member of Capital Bowl bowling leagues. She moved with her husband Bill, to Anderson County in 1946.
She is survived by: one son William Robert “Bob” (Jeanne) Elliott, one grandson, Robert Todd Elliott, granddaughter Tonya Yvette Elliott, two great-granddaughters, Kristen Waddle and Kacey Hall, all of Lawrenceburg, her sister, Lee Ora (Eugene) Jackson, Harrodsburg, two brothers, Leonard (Rosemary) Gibson, Radcliff, and Lewis (Ann) Gibson, Hamilton, OH, her sister-in-law Mary Gibson, Harrodsburg, sister-in-law Vivian Walden and brother-in-law, Jim Walden, Glendale, long time friend Jewell Toll, Lawrenceburg, former daughter-in-law Della Elliott Lawrenceburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sister Edna Gibson, and her brothers James Gibson, Howard Gibson, and Everett Gibson.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 22, at Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Noal Cotton officiating. Burial will be in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Smith, Dennis Monahan, Nicky Toll, Gary Wash, David Mountjoy, and Todd Elliott. Honorary pallbearers will be George Cook, Kenny Lee Jackson, Eugene Jackson, Doug Spivey, Homer Gibson, Art Gibson, Bob Leathers, Fred Orr and Jim Doss.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Contributions in her memory are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street, Frankfort, Ky. 40601
ANNA FALLIS
Anna Belle Sims Fallis, 93, of Salvisa, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005 at The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born July 24, 1912 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin L. and Nellie Gibson Sims and the widow of Howard Fallis Sr.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Salvisa Christian Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years and was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Salvisa Homemakers Club and an avid reader.
Survivors include: one daughter, Geraldine S. (W. C.) Green of Versailles; one son, Howard Mitchell (Charlotte) Fallis Jr. of Salvisa; one sister, Christine Broughton of Ohio; six grandchildren, Mark Green, Kevin Green, Sean Green, Wendy Runnion, Mitzi Fallis, and Kirk Fallis; seven great-grandchildren, one cousin and two nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bill Mounts and Vicki Ray officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark Green, Kevin Green, Sean Green, Kirk Fallis, Mark Runnion, Wayne Broughton and Kenneth Taylor.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Salvisa Christian Church, c/o Larry Stopher, 4835 Louisville Road, Salvisa, KY 40372.
MARY GIFFORD
Mary Grigsby Gifford, 88, of Agusta, GA, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospice Center in Agusta, GA.
Born April 26, 1917 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Noe Forsythe Finnell III.
She was a seamstress for many years and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Harrodsburg.
Survivors include: one son, John W. (Becky) Grigsby III of Martinez, GA; two grandsons, John W. (Pauline) Grigsby IV and Shaun Allin (Christie) Grigsby; one granddaughter, Mari-Helen Elizabeth Grigsby, and one great-granddaughter, Riley Charlotte Grigsby.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Spring Hill Cemetery by Dr. Joe Tarry.
CORA KIRK
Cora Mayfield Kirk, 84, of Owensboro, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005 at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro.
Born Feb. 6, 1921 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Katie Yeiser Mayfield and the widow of Kenneth O. Kirk.
She had worked for General Electric (Ken-Rad) and was an active member of Buena Vista Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school. She was past president of the PTA at Longfellow, was and active volunteer in the community and was involved in Scouts.
Survivors include: three sons, Thomas M. (Patti) Kirk of Harrodsburg, David O. (Jean) Kirk and Larry R. (Jeanne) Kirk, both of Owensboro; one daughter, Judith A. Kirk of Bloomington, IN; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the James H. Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Owensboro. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Activities Fund of Her-mitage Nursing and Rehabili-tation Center, 1614 W. Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY 43201.
NANCY PROCTOR
Nancy Mayes Proctor, 43, of 371 Cornishville St., died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005 at her home.
Born Sept. 2, 1962 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Mayes and Vergie Phillips Dean and the wife of Hobert Proctor.
She worked in quality control at Trim Masters, Inc. in Harrodsburg and was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church in Waynesburg. She had a great love for horses and old cars.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: her mother-in-law, Margaret Votaw Proctor of Mercer County; one brother, Carl Chris Watts of Lexington; three sisters, Aileen Withered of Moores Hill, IN, Charlene Steele Timms of Wisconsin and Mary Watts Ross of Harrodsburg, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John Humphrey, Jessie Dean, Bobby Gray, Sonny Thompson, Benny Ross and Ronnie Compton.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
BARBARA SHEARER
Barbara Olds Shearer, 62, of Gwinn Island Road, Danville, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Martha Jane McDonald Olds.
She was a homemaker, a member of Burgin Homemakers and Peaks Mill Christian Church.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 16, at Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel in Frankfort by the Rev. Ron McKinney. Burial will be in Peaks Mill Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Shearer; two sons, Anthony C. Shearer, Danville, and Gregory A. Shearer, Harrodsburg; one sister, Wanda Sue Curtis, Danville; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Steven, Corey and Jacob Vincent, Chad and Levi Shearer and David Mason.
Harrod Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
IMOGENE CALDWELL
Imogene Claunch Caldwell, 68, Fairview Drive, Campbellsville, wife of Thomas Caldwell, died Monday, May 23, 2005.
Born Nov. 9, 1936 in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Elvin and Martha Logue Claunch.
She was retired from the Central Kentucky News Journal after 27 years of service.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: four sons, Greg (Cindy) Caldwell of Nicholasville and Gordon (Sheila Ann), Tony (Carol) and Joe Caldwell, all of Campbellsville; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild, and numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Caldwell, and two sisters, Edna Carpenter and Sissy Russell.
The funeral was held Thursday, May 26 at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home
in Campbellsville with Rev. Don Gowin officiating. Burial was in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Darian Gray, Lilburn Hedgespeth, Allen and Timmy Larimore, Richard Robards, John Seaborne and Doug Vaughn.
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EVELYN COLE
Evelyn Royalty Cole of Lawrenceburg died Sunday May 22, 2005 at Heritage Hall Care Center.
Born September 17, 1915 in Mercer County, she was the widow of Allen Carroll Cole and the daughter of the late Phil and Nannie Bell McCoy Royalty.
Retired from the state Department of Revenue, she was a member of Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church and a graduate of Salvisa High School.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Ann H. Baxter of Lawrenceburg; a brother-in-law, Robert B. Cole and his wife, Jenna Louise, of Lexington; two nieces, Jane Ransdell Ross of Lawrenceburg, and Julie Cole Wilson and her husband, Brad, of Lexington; a nephew, Bobby Cole and his wife, Teresa, of Salvisa; and two great-nieces, Erika Ann Royalty of Frankfort and Melissa Beth Royalty of Lexington.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn E. Royalty; and a nephew, Glenn Johnson Royalty.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 25, at Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Don Wells officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Paul Hanks, James Harley Jr., Klein Perry, Tom Ritchey, Dudley Shryock, John Allen Gash, and Bobby Cole.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele St., Frankfort, KY 40601.
MARY EDWARDS
Mary Katherine Overstreet Edwards, 86, formerly of Perryville, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born June 26, 1918, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse W. and Mary Boling Overstreet.
She was a retired switchboard operator for Danville Youth Development Center and a member of the Perryville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Charlotte Edwards; a son, Billy Edwards; a sister, Helen Lanham, all of Perryville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, at Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville by Rev. Doug Thacker and Rev. Bobby Estes. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary bearers are Scott Routon, Austin and Kelsey Lister.
NORMA McMURRY
Norma Landers McMurry, 68, Salvisa, wife of James E. McMurry Jr., died Monday, May 30, 2005 at her residence.
Born June 26, 1936 in Harrodsburg, she was a daughter of the late Grant and Viola Sharp Landers.
She was a homemaker and a member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church. She enjoyed making baskets and crocheting.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: three daughters, Myra Morgan of Middleburg, Melony Hisle of Georgetown and Cindy McMurry of Salvisa; one son, James Owen McMurry, also of Salvisa; three brothers, Charles T. Landers of Simpsonville, James Ray Landers of Lyndon and Lucian Landers of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Dixie Logue of Salvisa and Barbara Brown of Burgin, and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Bugg.
The funeral was held Wednesday, June 1 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Preston and Rev. John Hockersmith officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Hisle, Lynn Gilkison, David Morgan, Gary Brown, Steve Landers and Mark Darnall. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Brown, Walter L. Logue and Calvin and Tim Darnall.
VERRILL MOORE
Verrill D. “Doc” Moore, 89, Linden Drive, Lawrenceburg, husband of Ruby Robinson Moore, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the Heritage Hall Care Center.
Born March 9, 1916 in Mercer County, he was a son of the late James H. and Amanda Coker Moore.
He was a former carpenter and employee with General Electric in Louisville, he was a member of the Lawrenceburg Church of Christ, and he was an avid antique collector and woodworker.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Carroll D. (Jane) Moore of Brentwood, TN; one daughter, Dixie L. Moore (Bradley) Kiser of Indianapolis, IN; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one niece.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond, Cecil, LeRoy and Brent Moore.
The funeral will be today, Thursday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Ritchie and Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Glenn Wooters officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Julian Birdwhistell, Larry Stewart, Eugene Corley, Bobby Chowning, Stan Simmons and Raymond Peak.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Lexington/Bluegrass Chapter, 801 S. Limestone, Suite E., Lexington, KY 40508-4048.
RUBY PEYTON
Ruby Jane Peyton, 81, Frankfort, widow of Ambros “Doc” Peyton, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at the Bradford Square Nursing Center in Frankfort.
Born March 14, 1924 in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Ora and Elizabeth Highlinder Garrison.
She was retired after 32 years as a Webster Electric employee, she was active with the Woodford County Senior Citizens, and she was a member of the West Frankfort Church of God.
Survivors include: one daughter, Janice Wethington of Versailles; two sons, Louis (Carol) Peyton of Spartanburg, SC and Virgil (Opal) Peyton of Harrodsburg; 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
The funeral was held Wednesday, June 1 at Clark Funeral Home, Versailles Road, with Bro. Wade Hughes officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Mike and Steve Butler, Louis Hughes, Kenny Riggs and Carl Gene and Douglas Scott Peyton.
Memorials are suggested to the Woodford County Senior Citizens or to The Gideons International.
CRAIG SOWDERS
Craig Sowders, 85, of Sowders Street, Stanford, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 in Lexington.
Born April 20, 1920, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late George and Bessie Sowders.
He was a self-employed mechanic, an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Bernie Atkins Sowders; a son, Kim Sowders; a daughter, Carolyn McClure; a brother, J. T. Sowders; six sisters, Lois Davidson, Dovie Cummins and Ann Denham, all of Stanford, Imogene Singleton, Danville, Georgie Smalley, Harrodsburg and Bonnie Waddell, Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Fox Funeral Home in Stanford by Johnny Adamson. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jason Moore, Tony Morgan, Joey Rice, Rodney Doss, Danny Baker and Jeff Davidson.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
ELIZABETH BURGIN
Elizabeth D. Burgin, 91, 830 Noel Ave., died Saturday, June 4, 2005 at her home.
Born Oct. 19, 1913 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Dorothy Cummins Dennis and the widow of Truman Elwood Burgin.
She was a homemaker and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, where she taught the five-year-old Sunday School Class for many years.
Survivors include: one son, Joseph E. Burgin of Harrodsburg; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and T. C. Dennis.
The funeral was held Tuesday, June 7 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bobby and Thomas Christerson, Jeff Hawes, Van Wiley, Greg Souder and Roger Snow.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrodsburg Baptist Church, P.O. Box 286, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
ADA CROUCH
Ada Crouch, 93, College Manor, widow of Addison Crouch, died Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Bradford Square, Frankfort.
Born Sept. 30, 1911 in Rose Hill, she was the daughter of the late James and Omie Henry.
She was a member of Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church, she was a graduate of Rose Hill High School, and her hobbies included growing flowers and landscaping.
Survivors include: one son, Bobby Crouch of Frankfort; two granddaughters; two step-granddaughters, and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Wednesday, June 8 at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Humpert officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Donnie White, Chad Hiett, Steve David, Kenneth Crouch, Earl Pinkston and Taylor Thompson.
