Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyJOSHUA MONROE
Joshua Allen Monroe, 19, of Yosemite, formerly of Burgin, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007 in Casey County.
Born June 23, 1988 in Lexington, he was the son of Joseph Allen (Pam) Monroe of Burgin and Connie Sue Gregory Monroe of Yosemite.
He was a senior at Casey County High School, where he served on the prom committee and was a member of FFA and Young Marines. He was a former baseball and track participant at the Casey County and Burgin schools. He enjoyed tractor pulls and fishing, and was a member of the Burgin Christian Church.
In addition to his parents, survivors include: twin brother Joseph Aaron Monroe of Yosemite; one sister, Gerria Nichole Monroe of Burgin; one step-brother Justin Lear of Burgin; one step-sister, Tiffney Lear of Burgin; maternal grandparents George Ted Gregory of Burgin and Shirley Gregory of Harrodsburg; paternal grandparents Allen and Martha Monroe of Burgin; paternal great-grandmother Dora Estes of Burgin; special cousin, Chris Wexler of Burgin, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held Friday Sept. 7, 2007 at the Burgin Christian Church with Mandy Yates officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens
Pallbearers were Derrick Brady, Bobby Williams, Bobby Todd Richards, Josh Peavler, Matthew Monroe and Tyler Long.
Honorary pallbearers were Scott Payton, Tyler Snow, Blake Sexton, Ricky Ryan, John King, Zack Bartley, Corey Edwards, Timothy Pittman and Brent Wells.
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
DONNIE RILEY
Donnie Riley, 66, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 at The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of the late Lowell H. and Cleva Belmont Stratton Riley, and was the husband of Nancy Faye Clarkston Riley.
He was a retired custodian supervisor for the Norwood Schools in Cincinnati, OH.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: three daughters, Freida (Harley Joe) Nichols of Cincinnati, OH; Melissa Lynn Coffman and Donna Faye (Donnie) Martin, both of Harrodsburg; two brothers, Lowell “Jiggs” (Gwen) Riley Jr. of Lawrenceburg and William Riley of Somerset; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating.
PATSY SCHOEBEL
Patsy Tatum Schoebel, 65, of Danville, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville.
Born Feb. 27, 1942 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Dellia Taylor Byrd, and was the wife of Richard Schoebel.
She was a retired Signet employee, a member of the South Fork Ridge Baptist Church in Casey County and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: two sons, Gary Tatum and Timothy Lee Tatum, both of Harrodsburg; one step-son, Ricky Schoebel of Danville; one sister, Thelma Lister of Harrodsburg; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert “Bobby” Tatum; three brothers, James Ralph Byrd, George Mont Byrd and Aubrey Paul Byrd; five sisters, Mayrean Bernard, Christine Louallen, Willa Dean Roy, Lucerrta Lane and Aileen Grider, and one grandson, Ronald Kay Tatum.
Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Gray officiating. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Jamie Lynn Tatum, Robbie Eugene Tatum, Rick Schoebel, Shannon Bryant, David Bartley and Tony Rosenbarger.
HAROLD VOTAW SR.
Harold C. Votaw Sr., 85, of Pioneer, OH, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 at his home.
He was born March 23, 1922 in Cornishville.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Lake View United Brethren Church with Pastors Thomas Foltz and Harvey “Oke” Maertin officiating. Burial with military rites was in Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer.
Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer was in charge of arrangements.
BILL WEAVER
Bill Thomas Weaver, 81, formerly of Bowling Green, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007.
He retired from a career in insurance sales throughout Kentucky, following careers that included sales for General Tire in Wabash and Noblesville, IN, and Firestone Industrial Products in Akron, OH, and Milwaukee, WI; teaching at Vincennes University and Bowling Green Business College, and sales manager, vice-president, and president of Graham Manufacturing in Auburn, KY. He was a graduate of Wabash High School in Wabash, IN, and held a bachelor’s degree from Manchester College and a master’s degree from Ball State University. He was an Eagle Scout and a scoutmaster.
Survivors include: two sons, Kim Weaver of Niota, IL, and Noel Weaver of Louisville; two daughters, Jill Weaver Meredith of Cartersville, GA, and Jan Weaver Lanham of Gravel Switch; two brothers, Joe Weaver of Louisville and Phil Weaver of Thousand Oaks, CA, and 10 grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church. Burial was in Hayesville Cemetery in Gravel Switch.
Pallbearers were Jonathan Lanham, Michael Lanham, Ryan Lanham, Daniel Meredith, Kevin Meredith, Aaron Weaver, Jacob Weaver and Nathan Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers were Kim Weaver, Noel Weaver, Phil Weaver, Joe Weaver, Bob Meredith and Kevin Lanham.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423.
MELISSA YATES
Melissa Lynn Allen Yates, 42, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Born Dec. 5, 1964 in Frankfort, she was the daughter of Thomas and Pearl W. Allen of Lawrenceburg, and was the wife of Melvin B. Yates.
She attended the Anderson County schools and Eastern Kentucky University. She held associate’s degrees from the Kentucky Business College and Sullivan Business College, and was currently working toward another degree from Sullivan. She was an administrative specialist for Kentucky State University in Frankfort. She was a long-time member of the Evergreen Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Youth Choir, a former Vacation Bible School teacher and a member of the Evergreen Usher Board.
In addition to her husband and parents, survivors include: two daughters, Katianna Lynn Yates and Kalissa Allen Yates of Lawrenceburg; two grandmothers, Lucille P. Washington and Corzetta Allen, both of Lawrenceburg; mother-in-law Lynn Yates of Harrodsburg, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held Monday, Sept. 10 at the Evergreen Baptist Church with Dr. Barry C. Johnson Sr. officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Hills Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wallace Barber, Eddie Barber Jr., Michael Lawson, Marty Parks, Kenton Bottoms and Kevin Jones.
Honorary pallbearers were Ernest Guthrie Jr., Merle Cunningham Jr., Leo Wilson, James Dunn, James Lyons, Daryn Harvey, Johnny Walker and Kenneth Gill.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kentucky Breast Cancer Coalition, c/o First Lady’s Celebration of Hope, 1248 Clintonville Road, Paris, KY 40361.
Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
MARY BOWMAN
Mary Love Hurst Bowman, 97, of Oxmoor Lodge in Louisville, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007.
She was a native of Harrodsburg and was the widow of Chester Raymond Bowman.
She was a member of the Beargrass Christian Church, a former member of St. Matthew’s Women’s Club and was a former volunteer at Baptist Hospital East. She was also an avid bridge player.
Survivors include: two grandsons, Charles Perry Bosmanjian and Lynn Bosmanjian, and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the Pearson Funeral Home in Louisville. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beargrass Christian Church or to the charity of one’s choice.
JAMES CARROLL
Rev. James Leon Carroll, 63, of Brodhead, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born May 31, 1944 in Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late James Sherman and Ida Mae Hopkins Carroll, and was the husband of Wanda Lou Denney Carroll.
He was the pastor of the Beulah Church of God for 34 years and enjoyed fishing, hunting and motorcycles. He was a welder for 27 years at NACCO.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: two sons, Anthony Dwayne (Amanda Suzanne) Carroll and Barry Ray (Virginia Lynn) Carroll, both of Brodhead; one daughter, Kimberley Michelle (Ray) Dean of Brodhead; four sisters, Jewelene (Paul) Mefford of Augusta, Fernice Blevins and Brenda Sue Owens, both of Brodhead, and Wanda Faye (Lee) Harness of Stanford; one brother, Marvin Wayne (Kathy) Carroll of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren, two aunts, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one infant son, James Scott Carroll.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 14 at the Beulah Church of God with Bros. Virgil Jay Harmon and Robert Hefner Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Carroll Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ray Fields, Matt Fields, AKenny Hall, Monte Monsanto, David Brown and Shannon Owens.
Honorary pallbearers were Ray Denney, Robbie Webb, Winford York, Mike Alexander and Donnie Hayes.
MARSHALL EDWARDS
Marshall Edwards , 88, of Danville died Monday September 17, 2007 at the Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville.
Born June 18, 1919 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Harry and Bessie Swope Edwards.
He was the owner/operator of a cabinet and craft shop which he had operated since his retirement as manager from Farmer’s Elevator in 1983. He had owned and operated a dairy farm for many years, and had served as manager of Barnett & Company Feed Mill. He had also been partners in the operation of a local trucking company business with his father as well as custom hay baling , threshing and steaming tobacco beds. He had also worked for the A & P Stores .
He was a four year veteran of World War II, a graduate of Camp Dick High School and a member of Burgin Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he had served as a deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher.
Survivors include: two sisters, Evelyn Broaddus of Lancaster and Jessie Sparks of Long Beach, CA; two sister-in-laws, Mrs. John Cordier of Lexington and Katherine Brent of Somerset; and two brother-in-laws, Harry Cordier of Nicholasville and Robert Cordier of Georgetown , TX.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years Mary Elizabeth Cordier Edwards and a brother Lawrence Edwards.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, at the Ramsey Funeral Home, Lancaster, with burial in Lancaster Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-9 Tuesday at the funeral home.
VIRGIL GADBERRY
Virgil Lee Gadberry, 96, of Danville, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 in Harrodsburg.
Born Dec. 24, 1910 in Casey County, he was a son of the late George Denzil and Mary Jane McWhorter Gadberry, and was the widower of Mildred Francis Howard Gadberry.
He was retired from Southern Railroad, where he had worked for 34 years as an engineer. He was also an avid bowler and this March set the national record for bowling a high 188 triplicate for individuals 90 and over, a record that had been held for more than 30 years. This earned him an honor from Centre College, as well as a visit with Gov. Fletcher. He had also won two senior bowling state championships. He was a lifetime member of the Lexington Avenue Baptist Church and was a member of the Angler’s Sunday School Class.
Survivors include: one daughter, Marlene (William) Freeman of Harrodsburg; six grandchildren, Kim (Donnie) Edwards, Cyndy (Steve) Hamilton, Missey (Tim) Ellis, Derek Gadberry, Donnie Gadberry and Debbie (Bill) Kosnow; 12 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Donald Gadberry, and two sisters, Ruby Pemberton and Elizabeth Harper.
Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville with the Rev. Tommy Valentine officiating. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Derek and Donnie Gadberry; Freeman, Zeke and Eli Edwards; Alex Hamilton, and Nathan and Kyle Ellis.
Members of the Angler’s Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday, 5-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to the Lexington Avenue Baptist Church.
NEWTON GILL
Newton Gill, 69, of Frankfort, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007.
Born Feb. 4, 1938 in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Newton and Ima Guynn Gill, and was the husband of Rebecca Martin Gill.
He was a retired diesel mechanic for Florida Tile.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: five daughters, Joyce Chapman and Faye Allen, both of Harrodsburg, Patricia Eaton of Philadelphia, TN, Elizabeth Talbee of Frankfort and Marilyn Harrod of Owenton; three sons, Newton “Chip” Gill Jr., Daryl S. Woolums and Eric B. Woolums, all of Frankfort; three sisters, Geneva Burge and Eula Jean Cocherman, both of Lexington, and Ruby Giltin of Parksville; three brothers, Wendell Gill of Lexington, Billy Gill of Versailles and Marshall Gill of Nicholasville; 22 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Hendren; one son, Donald Glenn Gill; one sister, Stella Mae Haddix, and one brother, Tommy Gill.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 at the Clark Funeral Home in Frankfort with the Rev. Mike Napier officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were James Harrod, Lloyd Lawson, Brad Gill, Eric and Daryle Woolums and Stephen Martin.
Honorary pallbearers were Michael Gill, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of the Bluegrass.
CHARLOTTE KRUER
Charlotte Lynn Sullivan Kruer, 55, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Born Sept. 26, 1951 in Franklin County, she was the daughter of William (Iona) Sullivan of Lawrenceburg and the late Juanita Robinson Sullivan, and was the wife of James E. Kruer.
She was a customer service representative for Commonwealth Credit Union, and was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, and father and step-mother, survivors include: one son, Christopher Wayne (Lynette) Mason of Perryville; two brothers, Tom Sullivan of Lawrenceburg and Howard Ray Sullivan of Harrodsburg, and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Melisa Lynn Mason.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel in Frankfort with the Revs. Doug Davis, Greg Warren and John Martin officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 161 Saint Matthews Avenue, Suite 3, Louisville, KY 40207.
MICHAEL MORRIS
Michael Edwin “Big Mo” Morris, 56, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 at The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of the late Marvin and Faye Likins Morris, and was the grandson of the late Joe and Lillie Likins, and Raymond and Ethel Morris.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the Goshen Baptist Church and the American Legion Post #34. He was a transport officer for the Anderson County Detention Center, and retired from Lexmark after 30 years of service.
Survivors include: two aunts, JoAnn (Carroll) Taylor of Lawrenceburg and Colleen (Pat) Haney of Lexington; three uncles, Morris (Rena) Likins of London, John (Betty) Likins of Georgia and Paul Likins of Lawrenceburg, and several cousins.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Fred Knickerbocker officiating. Burial was in Sand Spring Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kerry Taylor, Tony Likins, Mike Clemons, Howard Beasley, Steve Tipton, J.B. Blandford, Robert “Buffalo” Adams and Bill Haggard.
Honorary pallbearers were David B. Taylor, Ray Cox, Keith Pike, Bill Doenges, David “Robo” Robinson, Tim Perry, Russell Satterly, Bill Curtsinger, Jesse Brock, David O. Taylor and Joani Clark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Goshen Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Ann Gabhart, 1251 Bond Lane, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
ELIZABETH PATRICK
Elizabeth Jessamine Terhune Patrick, 92, died Sept. 12, 2007.
Born Oct. 16, 1914 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James Isaac and Lottie Bradshaw Terhune, and was the widow of Garrett Patrick.
She was a direct descendant of the pioneer Garrett Terhune, a Revolutionary War soldier who moved to this area helping in the establishment of Fort Harrod and the Dutch Reformed Church known as the Old Mud Meeting House. As a descendant of this pioneer family, she was chosen to participate in the ceremony marking the dedication of the George Rogers Clark Memorial by Franklin Delano Roosevelt at Fort Harrod on Nov. 6, 1934. She was valedictorian of her senior class at Burgin High School in 1933. She was a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, Bible school, and was active in WMU.
Survivors include: one daughter, Betty Ann Dean of Harrodsburg; one brother-in-law, Walter Patrick; one sister-in-law, Opal Patrick Mayes; a special cousin, Louise Bailey; two grandsons, Earl Patrick Dean and James Hadden (Robin) Dean; three great-grandchildren, and several other cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, James Lewis Patrick
Services were held Friday, Sept. 14 at Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Bro. Ralph Neal and Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were family members L.D. Nickles Jr., William Thompson, Bruce Patterson, Jason Crace, Stephen C. Bailey, Bill Patrick, David Patrick and Scotty Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Dorcas Sunday School Class, Betty Motley, Connie Anderson, Juanita Duncan and Betty and Sonny Fain.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Building Fund, 1490 Shakertown Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330; to the Galilean Children’s Home, P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY 40259, or to the Oneida Baptist Institute, P.O. Box 67, Oneida, KY 40972.
