Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyJAMES STINNETT JR.
James Stinnett Jr., 72, 1194 Mackville Rd., died Friday, July 8, 2005 at The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 27, 1933 in Nicholasville, he was a son of the late J. W. and Florence Lowry Stinnett.
He was a Marine Corps. veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the Kentucky State Road Department and had also worked for Mullins Heating and Air Conditioning in Lexington. He loved history and was a wood carving enthusiast.
Survivors include: one daughter, Clara Jean (Ronnie) Moore and one son, Charles Edward (Kim) Stinnett, both of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Goldie Miller and JoAnn Atwell, and two brothers, Chester Stinnett and Melvin Stinnett, all of Nicholasville; 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Sunday, July 10 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Gary Story officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grand-children.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
MORRISON YOUNG
Morrison “Jack” Young, 74, Deland, FL, husband of Nora Lawson Young, died Monday, July 4, 2005 at the Deland Hospital.
Born Dec. 12, 1930 in Perryville, he was the son of the late Marcus and Mary Bradley Young.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Ormond Beach, FL. He was a retired lineman for the Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company and Union Light and Power Company.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: three daughters, Jackie Mesina of West Chester, OH and Sandra Coons and Monica Carroll, both of Anchorage, AK; three sisters-in-law, including Frances Young of Harrodsburg; several nieces and nephews in Mercer and Boyle counties, and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, James Kevin Young.
The funeral was held Monday, July 11 at the Linnemann Funeral Home in Burlington. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Erlanger.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
MILITARY RITES
Douglas Laws Post #52, American Legion, Post #6935, V.F.W. and D.A.V. Post #54 conducted Military Rites for James Stinnett Jr. at Spring Hill Cemetery July 10.
Those attending were:
Tom Rappeleye, Curtis Sherrow, Joe Harlow, Lucian Landers, Earl Sherrow and Howard H. Howells Sr.
U.S. Marine representatives from M. P. Company A in Lexington were Cpl. T. J. Brown, LCpl. Jeff Ford and LCpl. Alicia Waters.
Bugler was Jerry Freeman.
NELL ASHFORD
Nell W. Ashford, 79, Tabler Avenue, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born January 3, 1926 in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Lytle Cecil and Lucy Dean Wiley.
She was retired from the state human resources department and was a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ.
Survivors include: one daughter, Debbie (Bruce) Klausing of Louisville; one son, Ronald W. (Cindy) Ashford of Lexington; one sister, Zelma (Pat) Duncan of Orlando, FL; six grandchildren, and 10 great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Mark Ashford, and two grandsons.
The funeral was held Sunday, July 17 at Ransdell Funeral Chapel with John Kessell, John David Lane and Paul Klausing officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Rodney Noel, Ronnie Wiley, Don Goodlett, Jimmy and Kenny Dean and Mike Coyle.
Honorary pallbearers were Mike Matherly, Dr. John Baughman, Sarah Craddock, Peggy Roark, Elsie Pinkston, Kathy Briscoe, Julie Mattingly, Lee Nevius and Trudy Sutherland.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, American Heart Fund, or to the Asthma Foundation.
MARY JO BECKNELL
Mary Jo Becknell, 80, of Lexington, widow of Chester A. Becknell, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Hospice Care Center.
Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Laura Coy.
Survivors include: one son, Jim (Kay) Becknell, Charlestown, IN; three daughters, Judy Hicks, Nicholasville, Kathy Milburn and Steve Hawkins, Versailles, and Becky (Rick) Davis, Salvisa; five grandchildren, Amy Minton, Ron Milburn Jr. and Michael, Chad, and Jason Becknell; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Louise Brown, Versailles.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main St. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and after 11 am Thursday until time of service.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of the Bluegrass-2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504.
MARY BUSTER
Mary Lee Rowland Buster, 94, widow of Edward Everett Buster, died Sunday, July 17, 2005 at Lexington Country Place.
Born Jan. 28, 1911 in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late John Patterson and Mary Humphrey Rowland.
She had lived in Anderson and Mercer counties, in Wilmore, Frankfort, Oak Ridge, TN and Bradford, PA. She was a graduate of Wilmore High School. She prepared for elementary teaching at Asbury College and the University of Kentucky and taught in Mercer County at Braxton, Hickory Grove and Hilltop schools. Later she was employed by the State of Kentucky in various governmental offices. She was an active member of Wilmore Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one brother, Russell Rowland of Cleveland, OH; two nephews, and nine nieces, including Carol Conover of Harrodsburg.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Stratton of Mercer County and Myrtle Roe of Princeton, WV, and four brothers, Samuel and Burt of Harrodsburg, Robert of Louisville and Arthur of Hobbs, NM.
The funeral will be Friday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at the Betts and West Funeral Home in Nicholasville with Rev. Jamie Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Rowland family plot at the Nicholasville Cemetery.
Visitation today, Thursday, July 21 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
BENORA DEMAREE
Benora S. Demaree, 96, Louisville, widow of Curtis A. Demaree, died Monday, July 18, 2005 at Wesley Manor.
She was born in Harrodsburg.
Survivors include two nieces and one nephew.
The funeral will be today, Thursday, July 21 at 10 a.m. at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Visitation Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m.
JERRY FANNIN
Jerry D. Fannin, 56, Lexington, husband of Joyce Brinkley Fannin, died Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the Hospice Care Center.
Born Nov. 5, 1948 in Lexington, he was the son of the late James Smith and Garnetta Marshall Fannin.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a television engineer for the University of Kentucky, he was an avid music lover, and he was a bass guitarist.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: two sisters, Elaine Allen of Ocala, FL and Sandra Perkins of Stanford; one brother, Robert Lee Fannin of Frankfort, and mother-in-law and father-in-law, William R. and Betty Brinkley of Harrodsburg.
The funeral was held Tuesday, July 19 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road, Lexington with Rev. Don Chase officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roger Bondurant, John Ireson, Tommy Johnson, Steve Lyon, Sky Jack Miller, Bruce Rutherford, Bill Wagers and Earl Watkins.
Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington, KY 40504.
MARTHA GUINN
Martha Kurtz Guinn, 68, of Earl Street, died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born Oct. 12, 1936, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Lola Christerson Kurtz.
She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include: three daughters, Lola Guinn Hill and Margaret Guinn Broach, both of Danville, and Paula Guinn Gaddis, Junction City; one son, James Talmadge Guinn, Danville; one sister, Barbara Kurtz Morris, Danville; two brothers, Homer Kurtz, Danville and Ben Kurtz Jr., Lexington; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, by the Rev. Barry Delaney. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Broach, Alicia Sosh, Jimmy Guinn, Dale Knight, Jeff Morris and Gerald Wethington.
Honorary pallbearers are Samantha Hill, Tom Broach, Gary Gaddis, Scott Morris, Travis Pike and Mary Ellen Cox Hudson.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday.
RANDALL KIRKLAND
Randall Kirkland, 47, son of Kenneth and Audrey Kirkland, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005.
Arrangements are incomplete at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
LUCRETIA LANE
Lucretia Mae Lane, 59, of Matherly Road, Liberty, died Tuesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born Sept. 29, 1945, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Delilah Teller Byrd.
She was homemaker, a member of South Fork Baptist Church and the widow of Edwin Lane.
Survivors include: one son, Dale Lane, Liberty; two daughters, Sheila Franklin and Donna Lane, both of Liberty; two sisters, Patsy Schoeble, Danville, and Thelma Lester, Harrodsburg; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Randy and Robert Lane.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Clifford DeHart. Burial will be in Oak Grove-Contown Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Franklin, Michael Propes, Randall Lawless, Brian Hines, Robbie Lawrence and Paul Cox.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday.
WANDA SAMS
Wanda Jewell Sams, 67, of Shakertown Road, wife of Bennie Sams, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born June 18, 1938, in Duncan, she was the daughter of Lori Beasley Sims Bailey of Harrodsburg and the late Ralph Sims.
She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Somonauk, Ill.
Other survivors include: her husband, Bennie Sams; two daughters, Kimberly A. Denny, DeKalb, Ill., and Susan M. Walton, Kitzigen, Germany; one stepdaughter, Kathy Blood, Mount Plymouth, FL; three sons, Larry R. Denny, Sycamore, Ill., David D. Denny, Junction City, and Terry W. Denny, Danville; two stepsons, Bennie W. Sams Jr., Huntington, IN, and Randy C. Sams, Eustis, FL; one sister, Diane Lee, Maiden, NC; seven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth A. Denny.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. Donnie Irvin. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ralphie and Jesse Maness, Joey Brown, John Sams, Kevin O'Neil, and Danny Adams.
Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Monday.
MILITARY RITES
Douglas Laws Post #52, American Legion, Post #6935, V.F.W. and D.A.V. Post #54 conducted Military Rites for Jerry D. Fannin at Spring Hill Cemetery July 19, 2005.
Those attending were:
Curtis and Earl Sherrow, Joe Harlow, Lucian Landers, Kris Stines, Tommy Denny, Tom Rappleye and Howard H. Howells Sr.
Bugler was David Best.
EDNA BURCHETT
Edna Mae Tate Burchett, 79, of Worldstown Road, Junction City, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Stanford House nursing home.
Born June 15, 1924, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Nora Quinn Tate. She was the widow of William D. Burchett.
She was a homemaker, a 50-year member of Worldstown Church of God and attended the church's annual senior citizens retreat in Lexington.
Survivors include: three sons, Robert Burchett, Danville, Johnny Burchett, Perryville and Jimmy Burchett of Johnson City, TN; six daughters, Ann Tate, Connie Warren and Fannie Holt, all of Danville, Wanda Curtsinger, Harrodsburg, Frances Gillis, Lebanon and Betty Mullins, Hustonville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23, at Worldstown Church of God by Rev. Floying Thompson, Rev. Roger Stevens and Rev. Wendell Douglas. Burial was in Parksville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Troy and Chris Tate, Timothy Mullins, Harvey Mullins Jr., Jeremy and Joshua Wilson and Stuart Warren. Honorary pallbearers were church members.
Memorials may to Worldstown Church of God and American Stroke Association.
Stith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BRUCE DEVINE
Bruce Edwin Devine, 68, Paris, France, formerly of Harrodsburg, husband of Nicole Devine, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005 in Paris.
Born April 7, 1937 in Harrodsburg, he was a son of the late Edwin M. and Goldie Devine.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Pratt Whitney Aircraft.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one sister, Shirley Carmickle Slatten of Harrodsburg, and three brothers, C. M. Devine of Danville, Charles Leon Devine of Lexington and Richard Michael Devine of Georgetown.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanetta Lou.
Burial was in Paris.
HAROLD GLASS
Harold S. Glass, 88, Mercer County died Monday July 25, 2005 at his home after an extended illness.
Born in Scott County, Feb. 19, 1917, he was the son of the late Maud and Sherman Glass and widower of Mary G. Glass.
He graduated from Garth High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He lived in Lexington for many years and operated restaurants in Kentucky and Ohio.
He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Bradshaw, son-in-law Ted, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland.
There will be a private family service at the gravesite in the Georgetown Cemetery with Chaplain Gary Story officiating.
Contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice, 337 Broadway, Danville KY 40423.
RANDALL KIRKLAND
Randall D. Kirkland, 47, Salvisa, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at his residence.
Born Jan. 18, 1958 in Mercer County, he was a son of Kenneth B. and Audrey Cosby Kirkland.
He was a member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Kentucky. He was a farmer, he enjoyed fishing and reading and loved his dogs, Megan and Jack.
In addition to his parents, survivors include: one brother, Michael (Cynthia) Kirkland of Louisville; two nephews; one great-niece, and his companion, Mona Minter of Salvisa.
The funeral was held Friday, July 22 at Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Martin and Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Billy Douglas, Russ Baldani, Bill Flynn, Eddie Combs, Mark Smith, Ken Terry and Kenny Roney.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Humane Society, 896 Moberly Rd., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
