Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyJ. C. SIMS
J. C. Sims, 87, of Harrodsburg died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born June 6, 1920 in Cornishville, KY, he was the son of the late Floyd and Nona Moore Sims, and was husband of Doris Crane Dickerson Sims.
He was co-owner of Mayes and Sims Farm Implement Co. for many years. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge #777 F&AM and the Oleika Shrine.
Other survivors include: one daughter, Carolyn (Johnny) Thornton of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Modena S. Horn of Harrodsburg, Edna McGee and Mary Elizabeth Hopewell of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren, Caroline (Jamie) Tatum, Anne Marie (Mike) Estes and Brian (Shannon) Driskell; three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Charlotte (Sonny) Driskell.
Services were Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Phil Williams officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers were Joe Stevens, Tebbs S. Moore, Bill Brinkley, Harold Davis, Brian Driskell, Will Dedman, Jamie Tatum and Mike Estes. Honorary bearers were Edwin Freeman and Dan Culton.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrodsburg Christian Church, 305 South Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330; or the Shriner's Childrens Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502.
THELMA SINGLETON
Thelma Louise Green Singleton, 82, of Lisa Ave. in Danville, died Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Ephriam McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
She was born February 28, 1925, in Burgin, to the late Howard and Betty Preston Green. She was the widow of Charles “Red” Singleton.
She was the cafeteria manger at the Junction City school for 24 years, was in the Junction City Homemakers Club, active in Railroad Days, was Miss Congeniality at Railroad Days, member of VFW Women’s Auxiliary, and was a member of the Junction City First Christian Church.
Survivors include: one son, Michael (Shirley) Singleton of Moreland; one daughter, Brenda (John) Penn of Lady Lake, FL; a daughter-in-law, Gayle Singleton of Perryville; six grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Singleton, Gretchen (Richard) Jackson, Jennifer (Scott) Larson, Jeffrey (Tamara) Penn, Michael John (Daimy) Penn, and Kathryn Singleton and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles “Buddy” and Ronald “Peanut” Singleton, and two brothers, Howard and J. T. Green.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 22, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, with John H. Penn officiating. Burial was in Junction City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Scott and Jennifer Larson, Richard and Gretchen Jackson, Michael John Penn, Katie Singleton, Jeffrey Singleton, and Kevin McMullin.
Honorary pallbearer was Jeffrey Penn.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice of Danville.
HENRY COOPER JR.
Henry Edward "Eddie" Cooper Jr., 59, of Herrington Lake, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 after a short illness.
He was born in Lexington to the late Lenora and Henry Cooper, and was the husband of Kim Cooper.
He was co-owner of Cooper Drywall and spent the last three years enjoying his retirement as an avid music lover and on the lake with his many friends. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Ranger during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: two children, Henry "Buck" (Lori) Cooper of Lexington and Yvonne (Kevin) Neal of Versailles; two brothers, Charles (Kathy) Cooper of Lexington and Frank (Denise) Cooper of Lawrenceburg; seven grandchildren, and several nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his brother Larry Cooper.
There are no services planned. Those desiring to do so may make contributions to: Heritage Hospice Inc., P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423 or Rolling Thunder Inc. Chapter 4, P. O. Box 6264, Elizabethtown, KY 42702.
JAMES DAUGHERTY
James Herman Daugherty, 75, of 415 Jeffries Lane, Hustonville, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Mercer County on Aug. 14 (see story on Page 1A).
Formerly of Louisville, Daugherty was a driver for Carty and Carty Corporation in Indianapolis, IN.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include two daughters, Terry Elizabeth Mancini of Arizona and Brenda Doerr of Lawrenceburg, IN; stepchildren, John A. Fiorello and Lisa F. Fiorello; a sister, Margaret Jane (Bill) Walls of Indiana; two grandchildren, and special friends, Cindy (David) Staton of Hustonville and Pat Duke of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Faye Daugherty.
Services were Monday, Aug. 20, at Foreman's Funeral Home in Jeffersontown with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park in Jefferson County.
JAMES DAUGHERTY
Man Dies From Injuries In Car Crash
James Herman Daugherty, 75, of 414 Jeffries Lane, Hustonville, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 from injuries sustained in an accident on the U.S. 127 Bypass in Mercer County at 11:49 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14.
Daugherty was traveling south on the bypass in a van and was approaching the intersection of the bypass and South College Street when his dog distracted him.
Daugherty told Ptl. Scott Elder that the dog jumped from the passenger seat into the back of the van and he was attempting to restrain it when his van collided with a guard rail.
A witness told police that Daugherty did not slow down or attempt to make a turn at the intersection, but ran straight into the guard rail and that he was traveling between 50 and 60 MPH.
After the van hit the guard rail, it made a complete 360 degree spin and landed in a ditch. The vehicle was severely damaged.
Elder found Daugherty lying on his right side partially on a piece of guard rail and partially on the ground. The van was sitting on a large piece of guard rail.
Daugherty had multiple cuts and scrapes on his face and arms, but was coherent at the time and able to answer questions. He complained of back pain.
Mercer County EMS paramedics transported him to the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville and he was later transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Elder stated ti appeared Daugherty, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected out the driver’s side window of he van. The window was down.
Daugherty suffered multiple injuries and died at 10:12 p.m. Aug. 16 at the UK Medical Center. Officials said the cause of death was from head injuries.
Formerly of Louisville, Daugherty was a driver for Carty and Carty Corporation. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Elder said Daugherty’s dog was cared for by some witnesses at the scene and that the dog was later taken to the local animal shelter.
TERI GOODLETT
Teri Lynn Goodlett, 31, Springfield, wife of Kevin S. Goodlett, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 in Springfield.
Born Aug. 31, 1975 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Terry Tope and Wanda (Young) Tope.
She was a registered nurse at the Spring View Hospital and a member of the Kirkwood Baptist Church in Salvisa.
Survivors include: her husband, Kevin S. Goodlett; three daughters, Meagan Lee Tope Goodlett, Morgan Layne Goodlett and Makenna Lynn Goodlett all of Springfield; her father, Terry (Joyce) Tope of Springfield, and mother, Wanda (Young) Tope of Harrodsburg; paternal grandmother, Marie Tope of Herrin, IL; half-sister, Stacy Tope of Springfield; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be Thursday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m. at the Kirkwood Baptist Church with John David Lane, Jerel Coffey and John McDaniel officiating. Burial will be in Kirkwood Cemetery in Salvisa.
Pallbearers will be Travis Tyler, Terry Graham, Aaron Hilbert, Chris Hatchett, Roger Patton, Jamie Chesser, Bobby Joe Chesser and Eric Banker.
Visitation Wednesday, Aug. 29, after 5 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg and after 10 a.m. at the church on Thursday, Aug. 30.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Gideon Bible Fund or Kirkwood Cemetery Fund.
WILLA LEAR
Willa B. Meredith Lear, 97, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at the Sayre Christian Village in Lexington.
Born Feb. 23, 1910 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Fannie Duncan Meredith, and was the widow of Thomas Meredith Lear.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Peggy (Joe) Russell and Barbara Carpenter, both of Lexington; one son, Meredith (Glenda) Lear of Louisville; eight grandchildren, Luann Johnson, Lisa Knapp and Steven Lear of Louisville, Wade Carpenter, Kristy Gray and Tommy Russell of Lexington, Kim Hunter of Watkinsville, GA, and Linda Terranova of Otis, MA; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Kathy White and David Lee Lear.
Services will be Thursday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Neal officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery with Steven Lear, Steve Johnson, David Knapp, Wade Carpenter, Ray Gray, Tommy Russell, Barry Hunter, and Ryan Russell serving as pallbearers.
Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, and after 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504.
WILMA MORGAN
Wilma Jean Morgan, 50, of Crafts Colley died Sunday, Aug. 19, at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Margaret Johnson Riley, and was the wife of Richard Morris Morgan.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: one son, Jimmy Collins of Columbia; one daughter, April Green of Harrodsburg; four brothers, Clint Hobbs of Loveland, Ohio, Bryan Riley, Ben Riley and Jr. Riley, all of Bedford; five sisters, Barbara Carr of Salvisa, Frieda Combs of Altro, Nancy Baueman of Fairfield, Ohio, Faye Lee of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Molly Smith of Bedford; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Letcher Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesburg. Burial was in Morgan Cemetery at Crafts Colley.
GLADYS REED
Gladys Reed, 90, of Harrodsburg, widow of Harold Lance Reed, died Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born August 19, 1916 in Versailles, she was the daughter of the late Arch Clay and Sarah Elizabeth Howard Britton.
She was a retired seamstress at the Mercer Dress Corp. and a member of the Bohon Church of Christ.
Survivors include: three daughters, Annetta (Hanley) McMullin, Lynne (Johnnie) Slone of Harrodsburg, Sandra (Hal) Adams of Houston, TX; one sister, Maxie Cowan of Columbia, SC; and a brother: Wilbur Britton of Harrodsburg; daughter-in-law, Sandra Dees; grandchildren, Brian (Nancy) McMullin, Patrick (Amy) McMullin, Chris (Melodie) Slone, Kevin (Jennifer) Adams, Clay (Sara ) Slone, Kim (Mike) Dean and Timara (Sean) Adams; great-grandchildren, Keith (Shannon) Dean, Zachary McMullin, Jonathan Adams, Cristy (David Curtis) Ransdell, Nikki Jones, Anna Beth McMullin, Jordan McMullin, Savannah McMullin, Amanda McMullin, Seth McMullin, Bailey Elizabeth Adams, Kathryn Lynn Adams, Lance William Slone; six great-great-grandchildren, Foster Grandchildren, Michelle Dees, Lisa (Bruce) Hogue, Matthew and Nick Hogue Dees.
She was predeceased by a great-great-grandson, Levi Patrick McMullin, a foster son, Robert Cecil Dees, three brothers, Marion, Ralph and Davis Britton, and a sister, Bessie Kirkland.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Leonard Price with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brian McMullin, Patrick McMullin, Chris Slone, Kevin Adams, Keith Dean, Sean Lewis, Clay Slone, and David Curtis Ransdell.
Honorary bearers will be Skeeter Reed, Vance Reed, Wilbur Britton, Seth McMullin, Lance Slone, Jonathan Reed Adams and Zachary McMullin
Visitation will be Thursday, August 30, after 5 p.m. and Friday prior to service at the funeral chapel.
Donations may be sent to the charity of one’s choice
WILLIAM ROUSEY
William S. Rousey, 81, of Stanford, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007.
Born February 21, 1926 in Casey County, he was the son of the late Stanton and Ethel Henson Rousey.
He was retired from Texas Eastern where he worked for more than 30 years. He was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Stanford and an Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Rousey; two sons, Gary and Billy Rousey; and a grandson, David Randolph.
Survivors include: two daughters, Janice (Billy) Randolph of Harrodsburg and Sue (John) King of Stanford; a brother, Henry Rousey of Alabama; and a sister, Charlotte Gibson of Moreland; six grandchildren, Scott and Chad Rousey, Deborah Ristaneo, Leann Randolph, Rhonda Totman and Robbie Hair; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, August 24, at the W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home, Moreland, by Chaplain Gary Story and Bro. Johnny Adamson. Burial was in Hustonville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Paul Ray Jeffries, Chris Cooper, Robbie Hair, Scott Rousey, Chad Rousey and Mike Totman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice or St. Philips Episcopal Church, 118 W. Poplar St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
MARSHALL SHEWMAKER
Marshall Lee Shewmaker, 86, of Okolona and formerly of Shepherdsville died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007 at his home.
He was a native of Mercer County and a retired machinist with the Naval Ordnance Station where he had over 30 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the North Bullitt Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Ronald F. and Steven L. Shewmaker.
He is survived by one sister, Louella J. (Theodore) Linker; and four grandchildren, Ronnie, Casey, Pam and Taylor.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 25, at Arch L. Heady & Son in Okolona with burial in Highland Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington.
KATHRYN WEAVER
Kathryn Eloise Smith Weaver, 80, died Wednesday, Aug. 22.
She was a schoolteacher in Wabash, IN, and West Allis, WI, before serving the remainder of her career in Bowling Green Independent Schools. Mrs. Weaver was a graduate of Wabash High School and held a bachelor's degree from Manchester College and a master's degree from Ball State University.
She is survived by her husband, Bill T. Weaver; two sons, Kim Weaver of Niota, IL, and Noel Weaver of Lousivllle, KY; two daughters, Jill Weaver Meredith of Cartersville, GA, and Jan Weaver Lanham of Gravel Switch, KY; one brother, John P. Smith of Seal Beach, CA; three sisters, Karen Dinsmore of Cincinnati, OH, Ramona Gornet of Webster Groves, MO, and Shirley Shearman of Leslie, MO; and 10 grandchildren.
The funeral was celebrated at St. Philip's Episcopal Church of Harrodsburg followed by burial at Hayesville Cemetery in Gravel Switch.
Memorials may be made to the Boyle County Library, 307 West Broadway, Danville, KY 40422.
Bosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JIMMIE ADKISON
Jimmie Glenmore Adkison, 74, of Lancaster, died Thursday Aug. 30, 2007 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born Jan. 3, 1933 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Alvah Harrison and Elizabeth Whittaker Adkison, and was the husband of Odell Payne Adkison.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, was retired from the Firestone Store, and served as a bus mechanic for the Garrard County School System. He was a member of the Waynesburg Pentecostal Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter-in-law, Janet (Dan Ward) Ledford of Lancaster; one brother, Bobby Adkison of Mercer County; three sisters, Faye (Marvin Jr.) Yeager, Sue (Carl) Lamb and Brenda (Bobby) Lewis, all of Mercer County; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one step-son, Bill Long, and two sisters, Mary Ann Coleman Russell and Dottie Robinson.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Lancaster with the Rev. Billy Brown officiating. Burial was in Lancaster Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Daryl and Kevin Lewis, Jeff Russell, Jimmy Robinson, Gene Vonlinger, Mike Whittaker, John Bourne and Roger Walton.
Honorary pallbearers were John Boyle, Dan Ledford, Paul Dailey, Bill Gregory, Leo Rigney and Jim Crouch.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
