Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyLINDA POWELL
Accident Leads to Local Woman's Death
A Mercer County woman who was injured in a vehicle accident on the U.S. 127 Bypass Jan. 23 has died from a combination of injuries received in the accident and pre-existing illnesses, Mercer County Deputy Sheriff Chris Kehrt said Monday.
Linda Powell of Hensley Heights died at 11:25 p.m. Sunday at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Kehrt said the Fayette County Coroner's office contacted him of the death and probable cause of death on Monday.
The accident occurred at the intersection of the Bypass and KY152 when vehicles driven by Cornell Powell of 110 Hensley Heights and Harold T. Dennis of 371 Longview Drive collided in the intersection.
Linda Powell was a passenger in the Powell vehicle.
Also injured in the accident were Cornell Powell and another passenger in his car, Megan Kittles of 656 Larchmont. Dennis was also injured. Both vehicles were severely damaged.
Kehrt said because Powell's death occurred within 30 days of the accident, the accident will now be classified as a fatal one.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 08, 2001]
KATHERINE YOUMANS
Katherine Lee Isham Youmans, 94, of Mayfair Village, Tates Creek, Lexington, died Monday, February 5, 2001 at Hospice Care Center in Lexington.
Born July 2, 1906 in Mackville, she was the daughter of the late Richard R. and Lettie Powell Isham. She was the widow of Ralph Emmerson Youmans.
She was a retired office manager for Robert Springate Sr. Securities and a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 8, at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
There will be no visitation.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 08, 2001]
MARTHA WOODLIFF
Martha Ann Woodliff, 49, of 1111 Louisville Road, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born April 15, 1951 in Overton, TX, she was the daughter of Horace and Agnes Shutlesworth Musslewhite.
She had worked as a secretary for the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church and was a member of Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: her husband, George Woodliff, Harrodsburg; one son, Jonathan Woodliff, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Joe Musslewhite and Wilmer Musslewhite, both of Troup, TX; one sister, Mary Kerr, Tyler, TX.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 8, at the Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church with members of the Mercer Ministerial Association officiating.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, at the First Baptist Church in Troup, TX. Burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery, Troup, TX.
Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, and on Saturday, February 10 at the Cottle Funeral Home in Troup, TX.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of local arrangements.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 08, 2001]
STEPHEN SPRADLIN
Stephen Harris Spradlin, 30, of Harrodsburg, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at his residence.
Born August 20, 1970 in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of Robert and Peggy Hacker Spradlin of Mt. Sterling.
He was an industrial engineer at Hitachi Automotive Products. He was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
Survivors, in addition to his parents include: one sister, Leslie Spradlin Barrilleaux, Scottsboro, AL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, at the Taul Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Molly Smothers officiating. Burial will be in the Machpelah Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Neal, Taul, Troy Shrout, Steven Tuttle, Bill Baker, Darren Sims and Mike Hazelwood. Honorary bearers will be Scott Phillips, Arvett Tackettt, Greg Mayes, Joe Gerlach, Michelle Sowers, Russ Blakley, Ben Sharp, Mike Willis, Benita Linville, Kathy Carrol and Cecil Sickle.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Paralysis Association.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 08, 2001]
STEPHEN SPRADLIN
Quadriplegic Dies In Accidental Asphyxiation
A 30-year-old quadriplegic man from Harrodsburg died yesterday apparently from accidental positional asphyxiation.
Stephen Harris Spradlin of Virginia Avenue in Alexander Heights was pronounced dead at 10:50 a.m. after a passerby found him and called police. Police received the call about 10:22. Mercer County Coroner Sonny Ransdell, who pronounced Spradlin dead, said the accident probably occurred between 9:45 and 10:20 a.m.
Spradlin, an industrial engineer at Hitachi Automotive, had recently had tendon replacement surgery to his right arm and that arm was still in a cast. This was the first time Spradlin had ventured out of his home and down the ramp since the surgery, said Ransdell.
Spradlin was found slumped forward in his wheelchair at the bottom of the ramp. Ransdell said Spradlin had tipped his upper torso over and could not raise himself. He could not breathe in that position, the coroner said.
Ransdell said Spradlin, who was involved in a motor vehicle accident several years ago that left him quadriplegic, controlled his wheelchair by using a toggle switch with his left hand.
Spradlin lived alone, but he had home health services.
He is the son of Robert and Peggy Spradlin of Mt. Sterling.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 08, 2001]
ETHEL WATKINS
Ethel Bugg Watkins, 79, of 652 Ada Drive, died Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at her residence.
Born December 19, 1921 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Pearl Lester Tatum. She was the widow of William Watkins.
She was a retired inspector for Corning Glass and was a member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son, Ray Bugg, Harrodsburg; one brother, Elmer Tatum, Danville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Tatum; two sisters, Aline Baker and Hallie Hayslett.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, at the Ransdell Funeral chapel with Rev. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Bugg, Jack Pearson, Clifford Long, Roy Tatum, Donnie Tatum and Vernon Tatum.
Memorials are suggested to the Mercer County Humane Society.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 15, 2001]
HARRY JAMES
Harry James, of 2315 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at his residence.
Born January 17, 1944 in Mercer County, he was the son of Henry and Juanita Scott James of Harrodsburg.
He was an insurance agent, a musician and employed by Heritage Cosntruction.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include; three daughters, Helena Taylor, Bentonville, AR; Christinia James, and Beverly James, both of Lexington.
Funeral services were held February 10, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Pennington officiating. Burial will be in the New Providence Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charlie Devine, Bob McIntire, Mike Hildebrandt, Mitch Crane, Johnny Smith, Mike Waley and Dave Richards.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 15, 2001]
SHELIA PRATHER
Shelia Prather, 47, of 318 Forrest Drive, Lawrenceburg, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, February 10, 2001 at her residence.
Born August 3, 1953 in Fayette County, she was the daughter of Catherine Lowry Carroll of Harrodsburg and the late Julius Estes.
She was a Registered Nurse at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
She was a graduate of Midway College School of Nursing, the former co-owner of Cedar Grove Country Club for Pets and was a nationally recognized winner of numerous awards while showing dogs at professional dog show competitions.
In addition to her mother, survivors include: her step-father, Marvin Carroll, Harrodsburg; former husband Gary Prather, Lawrenceburg; one son, Brian Dwayne Preston, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Stacy Lynn Poling, Harrodsburg; three brothers, Barry Estes, Indianapolis, IN, James C. Monroe, FL, Johnny Monroe, Burgin; one sister, Judy Williams, Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 14, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Peavler, Gary Lowry, Tim Lowry, Jason Estes, Troy Douglas and Larry Purvis.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 15, 2001]
EDGAR GODBEY
Edgar Godbey, 68, died Friday, February 9, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born August 10, 1932 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Joseph Nim Godbey and Matrie Wesley.
Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Godbey, Burgin; one son, Eddie Godbey, AL; three stepsons, Carl Lee Baker, Richmond, Kenny Baker, Harrodsburg, Robert G. Baker, Danville; one step daughter, Rena Crepps, Lexington; two sisters, Flonnie Bird, Harrodsburg, Viola Webb, Lexington; three brothers, Floyd Godbey, Harrodsburg, Velmer Godbey, Lawrenceburg, Delmer Godbey, Frankfort.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 12, at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville with Rev. Ron McPherson officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 15, 2001]
THURMAN DENNY
Thurman M. Denny, 84, resident of Longview Court, Lancaster, died Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford.
Born December 1, 1916 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Joe and Mary Belle Denny.
He was a carpenter and a member of the Hyattsville Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Nellie Denny, Lancaster; two daughters, Olivia Hewell, Largo, FL, Michelle Treat, Elk Creek, VA; two sons, Ronald Denny, St. Petersburg, FL, Glenn Denny, Reno, NV; one step son, Ronnie Thomas, Lancaster; one step daughter, Minnie Lemay, Frankfort; one sister, Nellie Tierce, Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren two great grandchildren, seven step grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 16, at Ramsey Funeral Home in Lancaster, with Rev. Everett Priddy and Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Randy Lemay, Greg Lemay, Ricky Shelton, Louis Gehlhousen, Jason Denny and Denise Piercy. Honorary bearers were members of the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class at Hyatttsville Baptist Church.
[Obit dated Thu Feb 22, 2001]
