Advocate Obits 2009.docx - Wednesday November 21, 2007

Kentucky Obituaries Danville Advocate-Messenger 1 January through 1 December 2009 TAYLOR, Raymond Leslie Taylor, Monday November 30, 2009. Raymond L. Taylor. Raymond Leslie Taylor, 65, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, Thanksgiving Day, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Born June 27, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Benjamin C. and Elsie C. Taylor. Ray was a retired construction worker. He was a member of Victory Christian Church in Lancaster, Ky. Ray will be remembered for his love of gospel music and expressed this through his talents with the keyboard and as a bass singer in the gospel group, Witness, for 15 years. Ray was known to answer the Lord’s call to help those in need and his faithful service to our Heavenly Father. Ray and Joanne would have been married 40 years Dec. 4, 2009. Ray is survived by his wife, Joanne King Taylor; two sons, Billy (Joanne) Taylor of Germany, and Otis Turner of Danville; three daughters, Christine Vaughan of Arkansas, Sonja Turner of Liberty, and Renee (Lynn) Christison of Danville; nine grandchildren, Toshia Green, Leslie-Jo Christison, Raechel Taylor, Chelsea Christison, Jacob Christison, Cody Christison, Christopher Vaughan, David Taylor and Timmy Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Dylan Green, Sarah Kay Hodges, Skyler Green and Braylon Guest; a brother, Daniel (Bernie) Taylor; and nephews, Daniel Taylor Jr. and Michael Taylor. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City. Officiators are Harold McLaren and Bill Rutan. Burial will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Otis Turner, Bill Taylor, Jacob Christison, Cody Christison, Lynn Christison, Simmie Derringer, Dave Beach, Jeff Lawhorn and Dewayne Stipe. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffery Guest, Tommy Pemberton, Ronnie Pemberton, Doug Goens, Josh Sindeff, Mylan Wright, Daron Hume, Don Bailey and The Senior Sunday School Class. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to the National Cancer Institute at: The Director, The National Cancer Institute, Building 31, Room 11A-16, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. WESLEY, Omra Levi Wesley, Monday November 30, 2009. Omra L. Wesley. LIBERTY — Omra Levi Wesley, 85, of Bethelridge died Friday. Born July 23, 1924, in Bethelridge, he was a son of the late Henderson and Mary Watson Wesley. He was former co-owner of Griffin-Wesley Ford, a Marine Corps veteran and widower of Hilda Baldock Wesley. Survivors include a sister, Wagretta Barber of Shelbyville, Ind.; and nieces and nephews. He ws preceded in death by four brothers, Basil, Corteze, Ocla and Clarence Wesley; and two sisters, LaFon Chitwood and LaFern Godbey. Services were Sunday at Bartle Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethelridge Cemetery. BLAIR, Anna June Blair, Monday November 30, 2009. Anna Blair, 1935-2009. Anna June White Blair, 74, of Danville died Saturday. Born June 28, 1935, in Elgin, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Otis and Jesse Piercy White. She was a retired secretary and a member of Elgin Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ken Blair of Danville. She was predeceased by her son, Randall “Randy” Blair; and sister, Joyce McIntire. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bellevue Cemetery by Chaplain Gary Story. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Wednesday at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice. SINGLETON, Kristopher Ernie-Lee Singleton, Monday November 30, 2009. Kristopher Singleton. LANCASTER — Kristopher Ernie-Lee Singleton, 3-day-old son of Randy and Becky Hinds Singleton, died Saturday at University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Other survivors include his brothers, his twin, Grayson Michael Travis Singleton, Garrett Edward Lee Singleton and Gabriel Alexander Blake Singleton; a sister Kacy-Rae Suzanne Singleton; and grandparents, Ernie and Barbara Hinds and Buddy and Judy Brummett. The funeral service is 8 p.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home by Bro. Stuart Dawson. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. WILSON, William Earl Wilson, Monday November 30, 2009. William E. Wilson. LIBERTY — William Earl Wilson, 69, died Wednesday at his home in Casey County. He was an Army veteran, auto body repairman and a member of Hill Top Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee Wilson; daughters, Tammy Porter, Melody Smith, Rhonda Smither, Christy Sweet and Amanda Hatter; sons, Brandon T. and Greg Wilson; 13 grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Gooch; and brothers, Roy and David Wilson. Services were Sunday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. FREDERICK, Gene Frederick, Monday November 30, 2009. Gene Frederick. LIBERTY — Gene Frederick, 71, of Hustonville died Thursday. He was a railroad machinist, Navy veteran and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Luster Frederick; a son, Steven Frederick of Indiana; four daughters, Eva Kathy Cox and Cynthia Harris, both of Indiana, Mary Rhonda Frederick of Florida and Vicki Frederick of Virginia; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clatis Frederick of Liberty. Service was today at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery. MONTGOMERY, William B. Montgomery, Saturday November 28, 2009. William B. Montgomery, 1947-2009. STANFORD — William B. Montgomery, 61, of Stanford, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Manuel Clark and Marion Virginia Arrington Montgomery. Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Charlotte Bragg Montgomery; a son, Adam Montgomery; a daughter, Kallen (James) Wright; and a brother, Michael (Asara) Montgomery. An Appreciation of Life Service is 2:30 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home by James Hicks and Jeremy James with burial in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Memorial gifts may go to the American Cancer Society. JOHNSON, Vada Mae S. Johnson, Saturday November 28, 2009. Vada Mae S. Johnson, 1931-2009. Vada Mae Simpson Johnson, 78, of Junction City, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at her home. Born Thursday, Nov. 26, 1931, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Dudley William and Julie Ann Durham Simpson. She was a homemaker and farmer. She was a member of Junction City Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday School, sang and played guitar. Survivors include a son, Stanley Johnson of Junction City; daughters, Clara Martha “Cricket” Lynn of Junction City, Brenda (Robert) Bowen of Stanford, Linda (Jim) Clarkston of Danville and Barbara (Joseph) Brown of Junction City; a sister, Martha Johnson of Parksville; a half-sister, Elsie Tamme of Parksville; 17 grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by sons Leo and Sander Johnson. An Appreciation of Life service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Junction City Wesleyan Church with Bros. Bobby Tolson and Larry Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Parksville Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Pallbearers will be Robert Bowen Jr., Jason and Jimmy Clarkston, Joseph Morgan and Bryan and Stanley Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are William Preston, Scott and Dustin Miller, Stanley McCarty and John Butler. Memorial contributions are suggested to Junction City Wesleyan Church. ELLIOTT, Charles E. Elliott, Saturday November 28, 2009. Charles E. Elliott, 1957-2009. MORELAND — Charles Edward Elliott, 52, of Green River Road died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Born Feb. 4, 1957, in Albuquerque, N.M., he was the son of Rachel Miracle Elliott and the late Charles William Elliott. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 31 years, Debbie Lynn Ware Elliott; two sons, Chase Elliott and Brandon Scott Elliott; and a sister, Betty Sue Sims. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are entrusted to W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland. HURST, Lillian S. Hurst, Saturday November 28, 2009. Lillian S. Hurst, 1928-2009. Lillian DeLois Sutton Hurst, 80, of Danville, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Born Dec. 20, 1928, in Washington County, she was the daughter of Robert and Lillian Darland Sutton. She was a 1946 graduate of Mackville High School and a member of Indian Hills Christian Church. She retired from American Greeting Corp. after more than 25 years and joined her husband on the Danville School bus system as monitor for the preschool students. She was the widow of Myron Burt Hurst. An avid UK fan, gardener and golfer, she also loved to sew and read. As a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she always put her family and her love of the Lord before herself. Survivors include a son, Doug (Chyrl) Hurst of Dallas, a daughter, Lana (Garry) Bradshaw of Harrodsburg, two sisters, Ruby Harlow of Springfield and Rose Peavler of Lawrenceburg; a brother, Scott (Betsy) Sutton of Mount Washington; two grandchildren, LeaAnn (Mike) Metcalfe and Jennifer (Andy) Boggess; six great-grandchildren, Molly Marshall, Dylan Sims, Logan Boggess, Payton Metcalfe, Macey Metcalfe and Ethan Boggess; a devoted niece and nephew, Lisa Robinson and Barney Sutton; and a special friend, Marge Bocora. A Celebration of Life service will be 11 a.m., Monday at Indian Hills Christian Church with the Revs. Lance Ladd and Odis Clark. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barney Sutton, Lanny Sutton, Timmy Peavler, Bob Harlow, Robert Sutton, Tommy Sutton, Danny Hardin and Kenny Hardin. Honorary pallbearers are Joe and Marcy Simpson, and the Barnabas Sunday School Class. Memorial donations are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the Living Stones at Indian Hills Christian Church. Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. HARRIS,M Clara G. Harris, Saturday November 28, 2009. Clara G. Harris, 1912-2009. CRAB ORCHARD — Clara Ann Griffin Harris, 97, of Stanford, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at the Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. She was the widow of Corsa Harris. Clara was born in Crab Orchard on May 27, 1912 to the late Harvey and Mamey (Adams ) Griffin. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Alfreda Zackery of Taylorville, Ill., and Edith (Bill) Zwahlen and Betty (Anton) Osterman, both of Waynesburg; two sons, Corsa Ray (Wilma Mae) Harris of Ocala, Fla., and Earl (Deva) Harris of Stanford; a half brother, Robert Hubbard of Peoria, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Clara was preceded in death by a son, Charles Henry Harris; a brother, Ernie Griffin; a sister, Elsie Hanes; half brothers, Ed, Clay and Millard Hubbard; a half sister, Martha Lay; and several stepbrothers and stepsisters. Pallbearers include Jerry Zwahlen, David Harris, Dale and Brian Osterman, Gary Zackery and Billy Zwahlen. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Ken Roberts and Barry Delaney officiating. Burial is in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. LEE, Juanita K. Lee, Saturday November 28, 2009. Juanita K. Lee, 1948-2009. LIBERTY — Juanita Katherin Lee, 61, of Indianapolis, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at home. Born Feb. 9, 1948, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Bransky and Clydell Perkins Elmore. Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee; a daughter, Rhonda Sue Martin; a son, Robert Todd Lee; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Betty Bernard, Connie Montgomery, Marlene Taylor and Glenda Garrett; and a brother, Gerald Elmore. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Darrell Karnes officiating. Burial is in Salem Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. BUNCH, Raymond Bunch, Saturday November 28, 2009. Raymond Bunch, 90, of Waynesburg, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Life Care Center in Bardstown. Arrangements are pending at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. BRYAN, Robert Bryan, Saturday November 28, 2009. Robert Bryan, 87, of Lexington died Saturday at Central Baptist Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford. ABBOTT, Jerry Abbott, Friday April 24, 2009, 1945-2009. Jerry Manuel Abbott, 63, husband of Geneva Maddox Abbott, died April 22, 2009, at his residence. Born June 21, 1945, in Boyle County, he was the son of E. Manuel Abbott of Danville and the late Geneva Lane Abbott. He was a conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad for more than 33 years, and an Army veteran who received two purple hearts and a bronze star. He was a member of VFW Post 3436, American Legion, AM Vets, Shriners Club and Masonic Lodge. He was honored as Mason of the Year in 2000. Jerry was a member of First Baptist Church of Danville and attended Faith Baptist Church. In addition to his father and wife, he is survived by a son, Troy Manuel (Luann) Abbott of Forkland, Ky.; two daughters, Rheanna Abbott (Randy) Emmons of Danville, Ky., and Alana Breeze Abbott of Lexington, Ky.; five grandchildren, Tanner Abbott, Taryn Abbott, Logan Bryan, Seth Bryan and Kaden Emmons; a sister, Ann (David) Hardin of Danville, Ky.; his mother-in-law, Essie Jewell Sherrow and a brother-in-law, Glenn Maddox, both of Junction City, Ky. He was predeceased by a brother, Billy Abbott. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Delaney. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Troy Abbott, Tanner Abbott, Randy Emmons, Ed Gustafson, Bruce Sultzbach, Pete Singleton, Baker Williams and David Hardin. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Poland, Charles Elliott, Ron Abney, Joe Denny, Robert Taylor, Jack Hendricks, L.V. Fain, grandchildren, and members of the VFW. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Sunday at Stith Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 3:30 p.m. The family requests memorial donations to Heritage Hospice or WDFB Radio. ADAMS, Beatrice P. “Ms. B” Adams, Wednesday October 28, 2009. Beatrice Patten Adams, 95, died Tuesday at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Emma Hood Adams; husband, Joseph E. Patten; a son, John Richard “Ricky” Patten; a brother; and two sisters. Ms. Bea was a member of St. James AME Church and had owned a daycare. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda (Ronnie) Beasley and Diana Meads; a son, Kevin (Debbie) Patten; eight grand and six great-grandchildren. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at St. James AME. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. ADAMS, Mattie Sims Adams, September 19, 2009, Mattie Sims Adams, 1912-2009, KINGS MOUNTAIN — Our mother, Mattie Sims Adams, 97, of Grove Ridge, Kings Mountain, widow of William Noel Adams, left her earthly home to be with her Lord on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. She was born Thursday, Jan. 11, 1912, in Lincoln County to the late Everett and Eva Gastineau Sims. Mattie was a farmer and homemaker, a beautician, a former employee with Cowden’s Manufacturing in Lancaster and the Five & Dime Store for Vernon Floyd. She was the oldest living member of Pond Missionary Baptist Church and will always be remembered for her talent and passion for making quilts. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sons; Raymond, Floyd, Lloyd and Frank Adams; and two great-grandsons. She is survived by her children, Fama (Dallas “Peanut”) Patterson and Freda (Mack) Phillippe, both of Kings Mountain, Freeman (Jean) Adams of Lancaster and Tootsie (Gilbert) Gooch of Waynesburg; a brother, Ray Sims of Ohio; a sister, Ora Potter of Corpus Christi, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren. An Appreciation of Life service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, by Bros. Chester Cornett and Eric Douglas with burial to follow in Grove Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may go to Pond Baptist Church or Grove Ridge Cemetery. Danny Roberts, Doug Gooch, Billy Phillippe, Bub Patterson, Joe Hixon and Buster, Justin, Jeff and Kendall Adams will serve as the pallbearers. ADAMS, Silverene Adams, Monday June 15, 2009, 1921-2009. CRAB ORCHARD- Silverene Adams, 87, of Crab Orchard died Saturday at her home. She was born on Oct. 8, 1921, in Pulaski County to the late Elbert and Dolly Atkins Godbey. She was the widow of Chester Adams. She was a homemaker and a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Survivors include seven children, Shirley Stringer of Stanford, Gladys Church (Russell) of Nicholasville, Janet Plowman of Crab Orchard, Danny R. Adams (Pam) of Downey, Calif., Sheila Clausen (Dennis) of Crab Orchard, Judy Jacobs (Chuck) of Waynesburg and Chester W. Adams (Kim) of Danville; a brother, Hoover Godbey of Stanford; two sisters, Flonnie Phillips of Lancaster and Marcella Floyd of Ladson, S.C.; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel in Stanford. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church. The Revs. Kaywood Morris and Roger Williams will be officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to Heritage Hospice or Grace Fellowship Baptist Church. ADAMS, Susie Mae Adams, September 12, 2009, Susie Adams, 1962-2009, SOMERSET — Mrs. Susie Mae Adams of Somerset, daughter of the late Ethel (Rogers) Bowlin, was born in Richmond on Sept. 17, 1962, and departed this life on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at her residence in the presence of her family, having attained the age of 46. Mrs. Adams is survived by one daughter, Verna (Jamie) Meece of Lawrenceburg; one son, John Tyler Jufer of Lincoln County; one step-son, Danny Gastineau II of Stanford; and two brothers, Gary (Mary) Carpenter of Lancaster and Roy (and Viola) Carpenter of Cynthiana. Susie is also survived by one aunt, Verna May Smith of Lancaster; two grandchildren, James Connor Meece and Hannah Danielle Gastineau; one very dear companion, Jim Todd of Somerset; and a host of friends who all mourn her passing. Susie was a cook at the VIP restaurant in Bronston. Funeral services for Susie Mae Adams will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Caywood Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Harrison Cemetery in Jackson County. The family of Mrs. Adams received friends on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, from 5-8 p.m. at the Pulaski Funeral Home. Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements for Mrs. Susie Mae Adams. ADKINS, Alma Mae S. Adkins, Sunday June 28, 2009, 1936-2009, STANFORD - Alma Mae Sears Adkins, 73, of Stanford, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospice Care Unit in Lexington. She was born in Lincoln County on Feb. 13, 1936, to the late Willie T. and Ada Yocum Sears. Alma was a homemaker and a member of Blue Lick Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Adkins Jr. Survivors include three daughters; three sons; a sister; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. An Appreciation of Life Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Fox Funeral Home by the Rev. Wayne Stevens with burial to follow in McKinney Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. ALCORN, Charles Edward Alcorn, November 10, 2009. Charles Alcorn. Charles Edward Alcorn, 64, passed on Monday, Nov. 9 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Alcorn; a son, Rodney Alcorn; and two brothers. Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie (Mark) Walker, Marian Alcorn and Wanda Alcorn; two sons, Charles Martel Alcorn and Perrie Thompson; a sister, Helen Alcorn; two brothers, Raymond W. Alcorn and H. Kenneth Alcorn; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. James AME Church. Burial will be in Hilldale Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. ALLEN, Charles P. Allen, Friday January 23, 2009, 1943-2009. LIBERTY - Charles Patnie Allen, 65, of Fairfield, Ohio, died Thursday. Born April 28, 1943, in Liberty, he was a son of the late Patnie and Edith Campbell Allen. He was a mechanic, an Army veteran and a member of Manuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Morgan Allen; sons, Charles E. Allen, Chadwick P. Allen, Christopher J. Allen and James C. Allen; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Arvil Allen, Bernard Allen and J.C. Allen; and two sisters, Wanda Miller and Linda Reed. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday and after 9 a.m. Sunday at Bartle Funeral Home. ALLEN, Christine Allen, Tuesday May 12, 2009, 1939-2009. LIBERTY - Christine Allen, 69, of Liberty died Sunday. Born Oct. 4, 1939, in Casey County, she was a daughter of the late Cecil and Mable Cochran Pemberton. She was a former employee of Cowden Manufacturing and the widow of Elbert Allen. Survivors include two daughters, Myrna Phillips of Eubank and Donna Lucas of Stanford; a son, Lonnie Allen of Stanford; two sisters, Wanda Britt of Mount Washington and Izetta Bland of Liberty; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her caregiver, Jimmie Austin. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bartle Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. ALLEN, Samuel Allen, Thursday January 15, 2009, 1984-2009. Samuel Keeton Allen, 24, died Tuesday after a long battle with a cancerous brain tumor. Born March 23, 1984, in Boyle County, he was the son of Roger and Juanita Lucas Allen. He was a member of Indian Hills Christian Church and an avid race car fan. Other survivors include a sister, Stacey (Dave) Moore; nieces, Bethanie Ouellette and Haley Danyale Allen; and several aunts and uncles. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Indian Hills Christian Church. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Indian Hills Christian Church. ALLEN, Sonny Allen, Wednesday September 30, 2009. Sonny Allen, 1956-2009. LIBERTY — Sonny Allen, 53, of Liberty died Monday. Born March 17, 1956, in Hamilton County, Ohio, he was a son of Daphne Hamm Allen of Liberty and the late Elvern Allen. He was an employee of ATR for 21 years and a farmer. Other survivors include his wife, Tommye Davis Allen; a son, Matt Moore of Lexington; a daughter, Lori Beth Johnson of Liberty; four grandchildren; a brother, Donnie Allen of Liberty; and a sister, Shelia Allen of Liberty. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bartle Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whited Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. ANDERS, Betty L. Anders, Friday January 30, 2009, 1927-2009. LANCASTER — Betty L. Anders, 81, of Southway Drive died Monday. Born Sept. 5, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minn., she was a daughter of the late Morris and Elsie Lowry. She was a retail sales associate. Survivors include three daughters, Beth Carey of Versailles, Janet Shore of Garberville, Calif., and Paula Juarez of Lancaster; a sister, Irene Tabako of Caro, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were today at Ramsey Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Johnson officiating. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens. Ramsey Funeral Home is in charge. ANDERSON, Anna Anderson, Friday May 8, 2009, 1934-2009. WAYNESBURG - Anna Marie Anderson, 74, of St. Bernard, Ohio, died Tuesday. Born Dec. 31, 1934, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Etta Williams Leigh. She was a homemaker and a member of New Life Church of God in Waynesburg. Survivors include her husband, Rue Anderson of Eubank; three sons, Donald Anderson of Addyston, Ohio, Ronald Anderson of Norwood, Ohio, and Larry Anderson of St. Bernard; a daughter, Sherry Nelson of Cincinnati; nine grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday. ANDERSON, Debora L. Anderson, Sunday November 15, 2009. Debora L. Anderson, 1966-2009. CRAB ORCHARD — Debora Lynn Anderson, 43, of Stanford, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. Born on Feb. 24, 1966, she was the daughter of James Dwight and the late Janet Linda Norwalk. Survivors include three sons, Samuel, Daniel and Shaun Anderson; a daughter, Krystal McClure; a brother, Arlis Brown; three sisters, Jamie Eldridge, Barbara Hopkins and Linda Douglas; and 12 grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by the Bro. Dan Gutenson. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. ANDERSON, Gladys W. Anderson, Friday June 19, 2009, Gladys W. Anderson, 86, died Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Nora (Shepherd) Wilson. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra (Bob) McKinley of Lexington; two sons, Gary (Darlene) Anderson of Lexington and Steve (Donna) Anderson of Harrodsburg; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cecelia Ann Anderson. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel. ANDERSON, Jewell Anderson, Sunday May 24, 2009. LANCASTER - Jewell B. Anderson, 98, of Ohio, formerly of Lincoln County, died Thursday at Mount Healthy Christian Home. She was the widow of Harvey Anderson. Survivors include a daughter, Loretta Henderson; special friends Marcia Robinson, Donna Bryant and Hank Henderson; two great grandchildren, Tori and Ethan; and many loving family members, friends and staff at Mount Healthy Christian Home. Services are 2 p.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home, with burial in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is from noon -2 p.m. today. Donations may be sent to Lifespring Christian Church Seniors, Mount Healthy Christian Home Benevolent Fund or Vistas Hospice. ANDERSON, Jewell Anderson, Thursday May 28, 2009, 1931-2009. HARRODSBURG - Jewell Peavler Anderson, 77, widow of John R. Anderson, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Charleston Health Care Center in Danville. Born Oct. 4, 1931, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Bob Peavler and Omie Logue. She was a retired nursing assistant at Friendship House in Danville, had worked at Boyle Pharmacy, and had attended Perryville Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Kenneth (Neena) Peavler of Danville and Monte Anderson of Danville; two stepsons, Johnny and Tommy Anderson, both of Indiana; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Annette Heffelfinger; four brothers, Connie B., William Lee, James T., and Everett Marshall Peavler; and two sisters, Ella Sallee and Ovie Gaines. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Larry Holbrook officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Perryville. Pallbearers will be Cody Ragle, Cole Peavler, W.T. Peavler, Kenny Wayne Gaines, Len Yates and Toby Turner. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and after 7 a.m. Friday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.. ANDERSON, John Anderson, Sunday November 15, 2009. John Anderson, 1940-2009. MORELAND — John Clinton Anderson, 69, of Danville died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Born Jan. 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Virgil Anderson and Dorothy Black Foster. Survivors include a nephew, Billy (Laura) Myers; a niece, Stephanie Myers; and three great nieces and nephews, Landon, Makenna and Joseph. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Mae Anderson and Sue Myers; and a brother, Virgil Gayle Anderson. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. David Smith. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ANDERSON, Louise Anderson, Friday January 30, 2009, 1910-2009. LIBERTY — Louise Combest Anderson, 98, died Tuesday at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation. Born Aug. 5, 1910, in Casey County, she was a 50-year member of Liberty First Christian Church and a retired cook for Casey County Board of Education. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Russell of Danville and Larry Anderson of Liberty; a daughter, Nina Overstreet of Liberty; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. today at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Homer Hecht. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. APPLEBY, Arnold Appleby, Friday June 5, 2009, LIBERTY - Arnold Appleby, 61, died Wednesday. He was an employee of Pliant Corp. and a member of Pine Grove Church. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Maddox Appleby; a son, James Appleby; two stepdaughters, Kellie McAninch and Brenda Wethington; three grandchildren; three brothers, Franklin, Henry and Allen Appleby; and four sisters, Anna Pearl Appleby, Phyllis Ritchey, Emma Jean Wheeler and Wanda Wilson. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Jeff Edwards. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday. ARNOLD, Florence Arnold, Saturday February 14, 2009, 1919-2009. PERRYVILLE - Willie Florence Arnold, 89, of Perryville died Thursday in Danville. Born March 7, 1919, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Addie Whitehouse Arnold. Florence was a retired employee of James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital, a member of Perryville United Methodist Church and a member of the Boyle County Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star No. 359. Survivors include a sister, Beatrice (Godbey) Whitehouse of Danville; a brother, Rual (Nellie) Arnold of Perryville; three nephews, William (Gloria) Powell of Perryville, Stuart Arnold of London and Kenneth (Tina) Whitehouse of Danville; and one niece, Phyllis Nickoson of Lexington. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Nancy Arnold Powell; and a nephew, Henry Powell. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Wilder Funeral Home by the Rev. Kenneth Whitehouse, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Whitehouse, Chad and Scott Powell, Mark and Trent Bottom and Buddy Lutes. Visiting hours will begin 11 a.m. Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Perryville United Methodist Church. ARNOLD, Kathy G. Arnold, Friday November 27, 2009. Kathy G. Arnold, 1953-2009. LANCASTER — Kathy G. Arnold, 56, of Blacksburg, Va., formerly of Garrard County, died Wednesday. Born Jan. 21, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Norma Colgate Arnold of Lancaster and the late James T. Arnold Sr. She retired as plant manager for Johnson Control and was a plant manager for Federal Mogul in Blacksburg. Other survivors include three brothers, Tommy, Billy Joe and John M. Arnold, all of Lancaster; four sisters, Sandra Miller and JoHelen Crouse, both of Lancaster, Martha Scott of Richmond and Cindy Hanks of Lexington. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. ARNOLD, William Arnold, Monday January 5, 2009, 1933-2009. William Meredith Arnold, 75, of Fox Run Trail, Danville, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born Dec. 31, 1933, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William R. and Edna Lucille Bryant Arnold. Bill was a retired investigator for the Danville Police Department and again retired in 1997 from the Attorney General's office. Bill served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1961. He was a Baptist, a member of the Kentucky Peace Officers Association and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was the widower of Helen Carpenter Arnold. Survivors include two sons, Barry S. (Ann) Arnold of Danville and Tony (Carol) Arnold of Gainesville, Fla.; five sisters, Peggy Brown, Delores (Charles) McCrystal, Sandra Dees, Debbie (Dennis) Sallee and Jackie Phillips, all of Harrodsburg; and five grandchildren, Stephanie Arnold, Cory Arnold, Alyson Arnold, Arin Arnold and Zane Arnold. He was predeceased by a brother, Roland Arnold. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home with the Rev. Quentin Scholtz. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Stith Funeral Home. The family requests donations to the Danville Fraternal Order of Police. ATKINS, Diane Atkins, Monday November 16, 2009. Diane Atkins, 1950-2009. STANFORD — Diane Holland Berry Atkins, 59, of Crab Orchard died Sunday. Born June 3, 1950, in Maysville, she was a daughter of Rosemary Tucker Wilson and the late Leslie Wilson. Other survivors include two children, Trampus Berry and Tabitha Taylor; stepchildren, Billy Joe and Bobbie Michelle Atkins and Jonathan Floyd; a brother, Roy Mitchell Hughs; sisters, Betsy Ann Berry, Ethel Staggs, Irene DeFiroe, Brenda McDowell, Debbie England, Donna Pollett, Linda Hughs and Tammy Gannon; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Roy Berry. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday. ATWOOD, Arthur Atwood, Friday April 17, 2009, 1933-2009. LIBERTY - Arthur quot;
Obbiequot;
Atwood, 75, died Thursday in Harrodsburg. Born Aug. 5, 1933, he was a farmer and member of Salem United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bernell Atwood of Liberty; a son, Wayne (Janice) Atwood of Liberty; a daughter, Charlotte (Dennis) Toebbe of Louisville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Sally Salyers, Geraldine Salyers, Shelly Terry and Myrtle Miller. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Bearl King. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. ATWOOD, Elmer Atwood, Sunday January 18, 2009, 1924-2009. LIBERTY - Elmer Lee Atwood, 85, of Liberty died Friday. Born Sept. 4, 1924, in Liberty, he was the son of the late William Atwood and Ethel Coffman Atwood. Survivors include two sons, Billy Atwood of Parksville and Danny Atwood of Bellefontaine, Ohio; two brothers, Harold Atwood of Liberty and Dee Atwood of Franklin, Ind.; a sister, Ina Braden of Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Floye Della Burchell Atwood; a son, Archie Lee Atwood; a sister; and three brothers. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Melvin Sisson with burial at Peavey Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Monday at the chapel. AUSTIN, Imogene Austin, Wednesday January 7, 2009. LIBERTY - Imogene Austin, 88, died Tuesday. She was the widow of I.L. Austin, a retail merchant, a school teacher and attended Liberty First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Donald (Linda) and Roger (Donna) Austin, both of Liberty; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beulah Morgan and Mildred Foster; a brother, Billy Russell; and a half sister, Joann Joines. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Phillip Patton. Burial will be in Casey County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday. AUSTIN, Robert Austin, Thursday November 19, 2009. Robert Austin, 1943-2009. LIBERTY — Robert Owen Austin, 66, of Kings Mountain, died Thursday at his residence. Born April 6, 1943, in Greenwood, Ind., he was the son of the late Elmer and Naomi Napier Austin, and the husband of Shirley Randolph Austin. Additional survivors include two sons, Michael Wayne Austin and Dustin David Austin; three daughters, Robin Renae Meeks, Rebecca Ann Carrier and Melissa Kaye Shoemaker; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy Arnold Austin; and a sister, Renita Gail Roach. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Corinth First Church of God, with burial in K.P. Hall Cemetery. Visitation was Saturday. BABINGTON, William Babington, September 26, 2009, William Babington, 1925-2009. William Charles Babington, 84, of Dogwood Drive, died Friday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Harry and Agnes Stai Babington. Survivors include his wife, Ramona Holt Babington of Danville; a son, Todd W. Babington of Lawrence, Kan.; two daughters, Jamie McCormick of Bucyrus, Kan., and Wendy Davidson of Wake Forest, N.C.; a step-son, Kyle Metivier of Lexington; a brother, Sam Babington of Kennewick, Wash.; two sisters, Beryl Donais of Eau Claire, Wisc., and Florence Ross of Citrus Heights, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home. BAKER, Barbara Baker, September 8, 2009, Barbara Baker, 1944-2009, Barbara Jean Baker, 65, of Hillcrest Drive, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Sunday, Feb. 27, 1944, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Mack and Sara Margaret Robinson Shearer. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church. She was very artistic and enjoyed reading, making crafts and bead necklaces, collecting Boyd’s Bears and listening to gospel music, particularly the Gaithers. Barbara was a retired employee of American Greetings. She was the valedictorian of her 1962 Class at Danville High School. Survivors include her husband, whom she wed on Nov. 15, 1966, James “Jim” Thomas Baker II of Danville; a son, James “Jimmy” Thomas Baker III of Danville; three daughters, Rebecca “Becky” Anne Wood, Barbara “Barbie” Jeanne (Christopher) Cooley, and Stephanie Michelle (Michael) Ridge, all of Danville; a mother-in-law, Hazel Gertrude Baker of Danville; two brothers, Tony Ray (Purnie) Shearer of Lincoln County and Walter Mack (Sue) Shearer Jr. of Mackville; a sister, Sara “Penny” Margaret (David) McCarty of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren, Abby, Ashaley, T.J., Sam, Kristofer, Savannah, Ty, Sara, and Jasmine; and two uncles, Billy and Joe Robinson. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in the Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Roger, Kenny, and Ed Robinson, Darryl, Jason, and Jacob Bryant, Scott Terry, and John Boling. Memorials are suggested to Gideons. BAKER, Buddy Baker, Tuesday April 28, 2009, 1931-2009. Robert M. (Buddy) Baker Jr. died Friday at his home in Myrtle Beach, S.C., after a long battle with cancer. Born Sept. 4, 1931, in Danville, he was the son of Robert M. and Nannie G. Baker. He served in the Air Force and was a graduate of University of Kentucky. He was the former owner of Bun Boy Restaurant in Danville and an avid golfer. Survivors include his son, Robert M. Baker III of Myrtle Beach; and a daughter, Carol Sue Durham (Jim) of Stanford; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Frances Miller (Roy) of Akron, Ohio. A memorial service was held in Myrtle Beach. BAKER, Harold Baker, July 26, 2009, 1952-2009. STANFORD - Harold E. Baker, 57, of Stanford, died Thursday at his home. Born Feb. 1, 1952, in Leatherwood to Mary Belle Griffey Baker of Corbin and the late Arnold Baker, he was a truck driver, mechanic and the owner of the Freeway Express Trucking Company since 1985. He was a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Martha Baker of Stanford; four children, Eddie Baker of Stanford, Daniel Baker (fiance Allison Lynn) of Stanford, Amanda Baker (fianc Ryan Woodall) of Waynesburg and Cody Baker of Stanford; six brothers, Gene Baker of Carrollton, Charles Baker of Harlan, Wayne Baker of Corbin, Rickey Baker of Burnside, Mike Baker of Stanford and Jeff Baker of Bronston; four sisters, Shirley France of Hazard, Sue DeHart of Burnside, Patsey Surgener of Eubank and Kay Davidson of Science Hill; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Eli Baker; and a brother, Arnold Baker Jr. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Redemption Road Church and noon-2 p.m. today at the Baker Farm, 3665 U.S. 27 South. Services will be 2 p.m. today at the Baker Farm. The Revs. Vola Brown and Jason Coulter will officiate. Burial will be in the Baker Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Baker, Daniel Baker, Cody Baker, Ryan Woodall, Jimmie Young, Bruce Fields, Kevin Holbrook and Morris Fallis. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Hazlett, Jerry McAnich, Gary Green, Kenneth Godby and Ron Fisher. Memorials may be made to Heritage Hospice. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BAKER, Jimmy Lee Baker Sr., Sunday April 12, 2009, 1945-2009. CRAB ORCHARD - Mr. Jimmy Lee Baker Sr., 63, of Crab Orchard, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg. Jimmy was born in Lincoln County on December 29, 1945. He was the son of the late Earl and Virginia Ledford Baker. Survivors include four daughters, Regina Fay Smith and husband Donelle of Stanford, Sonya Gale Baker of Harrodsburg, Melissa Stringfield and husband Brian of Harrodsburg, and Desria Irvin and husband Travis of Burgin; a son, Jimmy Lee Baker Jr. and wife Novella of Stanford; two brothers, Dennis Baker of Crab Orchard and Earl Baker of Nicholasville; a sister, Doris Elaine Baker of Waco; 19 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by a son, Steven Lynn Baker. Funeral Services will be 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donnie Irvin officiating. Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 18 of Stanford. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, at the funeral home. BAKER, Lorene Baker, Sunday January 11, 2009, 1924-2009. CRAB ORCHARD - Lorene Jones Baker, 84, of Copper Creek, died Thursday. Born April 26, 1924, in Keavy, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Luana Short Jones. Lorene was a member of Valley Baptist Church, a homemaker and a former nursing assistant at Sowders Nursing Home. She was the widow of John Baker, who died Sept. 23, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Sherry (Bobby) Turner; two sons, Gary Wayne Baker and Johnny Ray (Nerissa) Baker; one sister, Celia Davidson of Amelia, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Baker on Oct. 6, 1978; three sisters, Mollie Eldrige, Della Barnes and Opal Brock; and two brothers, Robert and Nelson Jones. Services are 2 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Bobby Turner and Tony Shelton. Burial is in Wilmot Cemetery in Copper Creek. BAKER, Mae A. Baker Tonge, Sunday June 14, 2009, 1945-2009. SPRINGFIELD - Mae Antoinette Baker Tonge, 63, of Springfield, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at University Hospital in Louisville. She was a homemaker and a member of Little Zion Baptist Church in Burgin. Survivors include a daughter, Georgia Jones of Harrodsburg; three sons, James Linton and John Thomas Linton, both of Harrodsburg, and Kevin Parks, U.S. Army in Iraq; a sister, Mary Nell Clark of Louisville; five brothers, Dillard Baker of Louisville, Robert Baker, Rudolph Baker and Charles Baker, all of Sandusky, Ohio, and Jack Baker of Toledo, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents John Edward and Mary Katherine Brown. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial will be in Cemetery Hill with the Rev. Phillip A. Yates officiating. Pallbearers will be David Yocum, Johnny Key, Jeff Weaver, David Fogle, Tyronne Young, John T. Mayes, Andrew Yocum and Jody Linton. BAKER, Maggie Baker, Wednesday June 3, 2009, 1926-2009, CRAB ORCHARD - Maggie A. Barron Baker, 83, of Lexington, formerly of Crab Orchard, Ky., died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at her home. Maggie was the wife of the late William D. Baker who preceded her in death on May 12, 2002. Born Feb. 15, 1926, in Rockcastle County, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Flora Mae Stevens Barron. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Lou Belson of Lexington; sons, John Lewis Barron of Lexington, Charles E. Barron of Nicholasville, Ricky Joe Blankenship of Indiana, Billy Raymond Blankenship of Crab Orchard and Timmy David Blankenship of Prison Tennconly, Texas; a brother, Robert Barron of Mount Vernon; sisters, Locie Barron and Mary Hunt, both of Mount Vernon; a special friend, Sharon O'hair of Nicholasville; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Maggie was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and Herman Barron, and two sisters, Gracie Owens and Martha Swinney. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2009, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Dan Gutenson. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Thursday, prior to funeral services at McKnight Funeral Home. BAKER, Ralph Kenneth Baker, September 12, 2009, Ralph Baker, 1943-2009, HARRODSBURG — Ralph Kenneth Baker, 66, husband of Rhonda Shewmaker Baker of Harrodsburg, died Friday. He was the son of the late John D. and Sallie Belle Coyle Baker. Additional survivors include a daughter, Susan Watts of Harrodsburg; four brothers, Donald Ray Baker of Burgin and Jim Baker, David Lee Baker and Ronnie Baker, all of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Corene Humfleet and Irene White, both of Harrodsburg; and several nieces and nephews. One brother, Raymond Baker, preceded him death. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday and after 7 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. BAKER, Roger Baker, Tuesday June 2, 2009, 1931-2009, CRAB ORCHARD - Roger Keith Baker Sr., 78, of Hustonville, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the Rockcastle Hospital in Mount Vernon. Born Feb. 13, 1931, in Crab Orchard, he was a son of the late Earl Cecil Baker Sr. and Jennie Rogers Baker. Roger was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service, having worked for 27 years at the Crab Orchard and Brodhead offices. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Crab Orchard Masonic Lodge 636 and Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Roger was also a former member of the Kentucky Walking Horse Association. Survivors Include three daughters, Vicki Baker Folger of Lancaster, Nina Jo Ryles of Lexington and Stacy Jan Keeling of Hustonville; a son, Roger Keith (Regina) Baker Jr. of Huntsville, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Ashley Gray, Weston Keith Folger, Jason Tanner Ryles, Lindsay Bo Ryles, Jennie Michelle Baker, Jessica Lynn Baker, Sarah Kayleen Rogers and Britney Nicole Keeling; and three great-grandchildren, Leah Hailey Grace, Marley Jo and Max Tanner Ryles. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie Jean Baker; a brother, Earl quot;
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Baker; sisters, Elizabeth Baker, Bake Young, Martha Dyehouse, Jamie Newland, Ann Mullins and Sue Hale. The service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. David Fralix. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery with military rites by the Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 18 of Stanford. Pallbearers will be Tanner Ryles, Weston Folger, Martin Sherrow, Lonnie Pruitt, Rodney Elam, Jimmy Gover and Kyle McKnight. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Elmore, Pat Peck, Theo Nantz and the members of Masonic Lodge 636 of Crab Orchard. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home with Masonic services at 7 p.m. BAKER, Rudolph “Jake” Baker, October 9, 2009, Jake Baker, 1949-2009. Rudolph “Jake” Baker, 60, died Wednesday. Born Feb. 25, 1949, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Chester and Elizabeth Odor Baker. He was an employee of High & Low Chimney Co. and a musician. Survivors include three sons, Ricky Baker, Jeff Baker and Brad Baker; a daughter, Cynthia Lawson; brothers, Bruce, Connie, Gary and Mike Baker; nine grandchildren; and a special friend, Tammy Lyons. He was preceded in death by his wives, Marsha Lister Baker and Leshia Lister Baker. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and after 7 a.m. Saturday. BALL, Beulah Ball, Saturday November 21, 2009. Beulah Ball, 1924-2009. CRAB ORCHARD — Beulah B. Baker Ball, 85, of Crab Orchard, died Friday. She was the daughter of the late James and Josie Wilson Baker. Survivors include her husband, Ray Ball; her daughter, Linda (Colson) Wilson; two grandchildren, Genia (Mike) Hardwick and Scott (Angel) Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Wade, Erin and Aidan; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; her sister, Ella Mae Edwards; and her half-brother, Ernie Baker. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Ball, five brothers and two sisters. Services are 4 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home in Crab Orchard, with visitation before the service. BALL, Louis D. Ball, , Monday November 16, 2009. Louis D. Ball, 1918-2009. Louis D. Ball, 90, died Saturday. Born Nov. 20, 1918, in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Henry and Eugenia Bourne Ball. He was a retired farmer and a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ann W. Ball of Lancaster; a daughter, Jeannie (Wayne) Hale of Lancaster; a sister, Allene B. Dollins of Lancaster; and a brother, Russell Ball of Lancaster. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ramsey Funeral Home with Russell Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice. BALL, Russell Ball, Friday June 26, 2009, 1938-2009. LANCASTER - Russell Daniel Ball, 71, of Lexington Road died Wednesday. Born Jan. 25, 1938, in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Thomas D. and Christine Clark Ball. He was an Army veteran, retired from IBM and owned A Touch of Oak. He was a member of Forks of Dix River Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Joann Noe Ball; four daughters, Russa Edgington, Leslie Barker, Stacy Goldey and Melissa Irvin; a sister, Johnetta Bubnar; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. The service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. BALL, Russell Daniel Ball, Thursday June 25, 2009, 71, of Lexington Road died Wednesday. Arrangements are pending at Ramsey Funeral Home, Lancaster. BALLARD, Dora Ballard, Monday February 16, 2009, 1925-2009. LANCASTER - Dora Dean Clark Ballard, 83, of Garrard County died Friday. Born Aug. 2, 1925, in Garrard County, she was the daughter of J.H. and Ida Mae Tracy Clark. Dora was a devoted housewife and mother, and a member of the Lancaster Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She also was a devoted member of the Lexington Road Homemakers Club. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Bob Ballard; a son, Robert (Sue) Ballard of Garrard County; five brothers, John, Henry, Gordon and Lucian Clark, all of Garrard County, and Carl Clark of Harrodsburg; and a sister, Louise Sherrow of Richmond, Ind. She was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Doolin of Garrard County. Services were 11 a.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home by Bros. Bob Rush and Bill Rhodus. Burial is in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ballard Mauldin, Russ Clark, Larry Clark, David K. Ballard, Casey Underwood, Adam Graham, Gary Poynter, Charles Ballard, James Ed Clark and Dennis Ballard. Honorary bearers are Janice Sharp, Geraldine Dietrich, Doris Ayers, Mildred League, Mary Hulett, Jim Marshbanks, Peggy Underwood, Lisa Clark, Jan Davis, Karla Neat, Peggy Long, and members of Dora's Sunday School class: Sally Jo Clark, Ruth Denny, Jean Goins, Nellie Cole, Willena Crutchfield, Norma Adams and Carolyn Kinnaird. BALLARD, Dora Ballard, Sunday February 15, 2009, 1925-2009. LANCASTER - Dora Dean Clark Ballard, 83, of Garrard County died Friday. Born Aug. 2, 1925, in Garrard County, she was the daughter of J.H. and Ida Mae Tracy Clark. Dora was a devoted housewife and mother, and a member of the Lancaster Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She also was a devoted member of the Lexington Road Homemakers Club. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Bob Ballard; a son, Robert (Sue) Ballard of Garrard County; five brothers, John, Henry, Gordon and Lucian Clark, all of Garrard County, and Carl Clark of Harrodsburg; and a sister, Louise Sherrow of Richmond, Ind. She was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Doolin of Garrard County. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home by Bros. Bob Rush and Bill Rhodus. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Ballard Mauldin, Russ Clark, Larry Clark, David K. Ballard, Casey Underwood, Adam Graham, Gary Poynter, Charles Ballard, James Ed Clark and Dennis Ballard. Honorary bearers are Janice Sharp, Geraldine Dietrich, Doris Ayers, Mildred League, Mary Hulett, Jim Marshbanks, Peggy Underwood, Lisa Clark, Jan Davis, Karla Neat, Peggy Long, and members of Dora's Sunday School class: Sally Jo Clark, Ruth Denny, Jean Goins, Nellie Cole, Willena Crutchfield, Norma Adams and Carolyn Kinnaird. BALLARD, Mabel Ballard, Saturday January 17, 2009, 1915-2009. LANCASTER - Mabel Chumbley Ballard, 93, of Marietta, Ga., formerly of Lancaster, died Tuesday. Born Feb. 23, 1915, in Dublin, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Alice Henderson Chumbley. She was a homemaker and a member of Waldrop Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, John Ballard of Georgia; and a daughter, Fran Christian of Georgia; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Brice McGowen. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. BANDY, Clifford F. Bandy, September 10, 2009, INDIANAPOLIS — Clifford F. Bandy, 87, of Indianapolis, died on Sept. 6, 2009. He was born to William and Amanda Southerland Bandy in Parksville. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Smithey, Carol Bandy and Ruth Jeffers; five sons, Frank Land, James, Roger, David and Dennis Bandy; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ermal L. (Land) Bandy in 2005. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center, Washington Park East 10722 E. Washington St. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral center. BANDY, Gayle Brewer Bandy, Thursday, October 1, 2009. Gayle Brewer Bandy, 68, died Wednesday. Arrangements are pending at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home. BANKS, Ida Mae Baker Banks, Tuesday October 6, 2009. Ida Banks, 1918-2009. WAYNESBURG — Ida Mae Baker Banks, 91, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Waynesburg, died Monday. Born Aug. 8, 1918, in Leslie County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Nancy Lewis Baker. She was the widow of James R. “Dick” Banks. Survivors include a son, Elvin Howard of Bradenton; four daughters, Lucy Hubbard of Stanford, Nancy Loretta Williams of Somerset, Annette Brumfield and Jeanne Goodling, both of Bradenton; 20 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday. BARKER, Valrie Barker, August 19, 2009 Valrie Barker, 68, of Apollo Beach, Fla., formerly of Lancaster, died Sunday. Arrangements are pending at Spurlin Funeral Home, Lancaster. BARNES, Oneeta Barnes, Monday March 9, 2009, 1923-2009. LANCASTER - Oneeta Sanders Barnes, 85, of Danville Street In Lancaster, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the Christian Care Center in Lancaster. Born Aug. 24, 1923, in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Madie Beasley Sanders. She was a former nurses aide at Garrard County Hospital, a farmer and a member of Lancaster Baptist Church. She was predeceased by a brother, Roy Sanders; a sister, Virginia Noel; a grandson, Robert M. Barnes; and just recently, her husband, Charles William Barnes. Survivors include two sons, Ronnie (Janice) Barnes and Donnie (Karen) Barnes, both of Lancaster; a sister, Margaret Ann Deering of Perryville; two nieces, Angie Deering of Perryville and Jolene Ashford of Nicholasville; a nephew, Gary Noel of Harrodsburg; a special cousin, O.H. Robinson of Stamping Ground; four grandchildren, Ronnie S., Donnelly and Donavon Barnes, and Dondra West; and two great-grandchildren, Dalton R. and Makenzie T. Barnes. A Celebration of Life service will take place 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Ramsey Funeral Home with Dr. James McCarroll officiating. Burial will follow in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie, Donavon, Tommy and Donnelly Barnes, Charles Ashford and Gary Noel. Honorary bearers will be O.H. Robinson, Bill Lumley, Nelson Barnes, Larry Barnes, Nickey Barnes and Thomas Begley. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Garrard County Senior Citizens or the Garrard County Public Library. BARNETT, Azille Barnett, Monday June 1, 2009, 1921-2009, HARRODSBURG - Azille Goodlett Barnett, 88, widow of Floyd W. Barnett, died Saturday . Born Feb. 13, 1921, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late W.J. and Verna Robinson Goodlett. She had been a bus driver for Mercer County Head Start and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Jerry W. Barnett; two daughters, Charlene Pinkston and Mitzi Bugg; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and after 7 a.m. Tuesday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. BARNETT, Margie H. Barnett, September 3, 2009, Margie H. Barnett, 1927-2009, Margie H. Barnett, 81, of Harrodsburg, widow of Otis Ray Barnett, died Wednesday. Born Dec. 30, 1927, in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Ben and Ophia Peavler Huffman. Survivors include a daughter, Kaye (Glave) Burton of Harrodsburg; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lauren Burton. She was preceded in death by a son, Keith Douglas Barnett. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. BASTIN, Albert Bastin, Monday November 16, 2009. Albert Bastin, 1923-2009. STANFORD — Albert Bastin, 86, of Stanford died Saturday. Born June 18, 1923, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Earl and Dollie Frances Sloan Bastin. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was decorated with the following medals: America Theater Campaign Medal, Eamet Campaign Medal, two Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart and the Victory Medal. He was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1978. He graduated from Highland High School in 1942, enrolled in Carson Newman College in Tennessee in 1949 and graduated in 1952. He taught in Tennessee for 11 years, Jefferson County for two years, Pulaski County for three years and Lincoln County for 40 years. Survivors include a brother, Earl Dean Bastin (Bert) of Burnside; three sisters, Louise Miracle and Peggy Jo Board (Jim), both of Stanford, and Tootsie Roberts (Paul) of Windsor, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Frank; two brothers, Jim and Vern Bastin; and a sister, Johnetta Bastin. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Moriah Christian Church with the Rev. Rob Cox and Jamie Board officiating. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 18. Casketbearers will be Bill Miracle, Greg Miracle, Eddie Bastin, Jamie Board, Jeff Board, Rob Muse, Scott Carpenter, Danny Dale Smith and Gary Bastin. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the Disabled American Veterans. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge. BASTIN, Edna Bastin, September 18, 2009, Edna Y. Bastin, 1924-2009, STANFORD — Edna Mae Young Bastin, 85, of Stanford died Friday at Fort Logan Hospital. Born Feb. 24, 1924, in Lincoln County to the late William Craig Young and Betty Ann Hutchinson Young, she was the widow of Lawrence B. Bastin. She worked in the kitchen at Fort Logan Hospital and was a member of Stanford First Church of God. Survivors include three daughters, Hazel Lark and Peggy (Butch) Jenkins, both of Stanford, and Debbie (Keith) Gamble of Vandergrift, Penn.; three sons, Marion D. (June) Bastin of Stanford, Gary (Gayle) Bastin of Danville and Barry (Lori) Bastin of Spartanburg, S.C.; a sister, Bea Poynter of Stanford; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion Young and William “June” Young; three sisters, Opal Dawson, Lucille Denham and Christine Burgess; and a great-grandson, Gary Dwayne Lark II. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery with Dr. Harold Harness and the Rev. Johnny Baker officiating. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BASTIN, Truman E. Bastin, Tuesday January 13, 2009, 1929-2009. STANFORD - Truman E. Bastin, 79, of Stanford died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Fort Logan Hospital. Born Monday, Nov. 11, 1929, in Lincoln County, Ky., he was a son of Ray and Ethyl Robinson Bastin. Truman sacrificed for his country in the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart with the Company L, 15th Infantry, Regiment APO 468. Truman retired after 18 years of service at Saufley Implement Co., was a farmer and devoted father. Truman was a former deacon of Calvary Hill Baptist Church and currently a member of Mount Vernon Church of Christ. Truman leaves behind his second wife, Lois Jane Bastin of Stanford, whom he wed Feb. 3, 1996; a son, Truman D. Bastin and his wife Kelly of Glasgow, Ky.; a daughter, Susan Moore and her husband the Rev. Jason of Ferguson, Ky.; two stepsons, Ricky Cromer and his wife Patty, and Wayne Burton and his wife Jennifer, both of Brodhead; a stepdaughter, Bonnie Elam and her husband Jody of Crab Orchard; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Sam Bastin of Stanford; and three sisters, Bessie Allen of Stanford, Dean Enging of Mississippi, and Ann Andress of Oxford, Ohio. Truman was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Laura Moore Bastin; and eight brothers and sisters. An Appreciation of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, at Fox Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jason Moore and Bro. Marvin Cromer officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18 of the American Legion and the United States Army Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be Chase Moore, Jody Elam, Mark Bastin, Ricky Cromer, Travis Bastin and Wayne Burton. Honorary pallbearers are Barbara Smith, his grandson Caleb Moore, Charles Machal and Robert Elkins. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home. BAUGH, Donald C. Baugh, August 21, 2009, Donald C. Baugh, HARRODSBURG — Donald Carroll Baugh, 64, of Harrodsburg, husband of Karen Sue Finley Baugh, died Wednesday. He was the son of the late Harlan and Irene Pike Baugh. He was a member of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Other survivors include a daughter, Angeline Josephine Tackett of Dixon Ill.; and two sons, Donald Lee Baugh of Burlington and Donald Ray Baugh of Danville; a sister, Lena Marie Ernst of Stanford; and a brother, Frank Baugh of Jeffersonville, Ind. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be after noon Saturday. BAUGH, Harold Baugh, Sunday May 10, 2009, 1935-2009. Harold Baugh, 73, of Perryville, died Friday in Lexington. He was the husband of Connie Kidd Baugh. Born September 26, 1935, in Boyle County, he was a son of the late Homer and Virgie Holt Baugh. Harold was a retired dozer operator, having worked for Harold Baker. He was also a member of Beech Fork Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Harold is survived by a son, Jimmy Baugh of Perryville; two daughters, Linda Valencia and Donna Raley both of Perryville; four sisters, Wanda (Junior) Taylor and Kathryn Greer, both of Perryville, Shirley Powell of Lebanon, and Doris (Jerry) Garrett of Springfield; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by five grandchildren, Daniel, James, Luke, and Austin Baugh, and Jesse Valencia. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wilder Funeral Home by Rev. Lee Arnold. Burial will be in Baugh Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Buddy Davis, Jimmy Lee Baugh, Randy Montgomery, Willie Childers, Lupe Valencia and Billy Matherly. Honorary pallbearers are Lowell and Joe Greer, Troy and Danny Montgomery, Lee Powell and Cecil McElroy. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. BAUGH, Lorraine Baugh, Monday May 18, 2009, 1924-2009. STANFORD - Lorraine Godby Martin Baugh, 84, of Stanford passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 16, at Golden Living Center in Stanford, a few hours before her 85th birthday. Born May 18, 1924, in Paxton, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Henry Arnold and Georgia Sykes Godby. She was a retired prison guard at La Grange Penitentiary and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Allen Craig Baugh of Stanford; a son, Sammy Martin (Martina) of Lancaster; two brothers, Henry Godby of Portage, Ind., and Osprey Godby of Cincinnati, Ohio; a sister, Georgia Ann Lewis of Stanford; two grandchildren, Tammy Gilbert (Michael) of Salem, Va.; and Stephanie Martin of Nicholasville; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Andrew Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo Martin; and a brother, Perle Godby. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Spurlin Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Denton officiating. Pallbearers will be Bobby Weaver, David Lewis, Orlis Sparkman, Roy L. Nave, James Snyder and Joe Beck. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday. BAUGH. Virgie Baugh, Thursday March 5, 2009, 1918-2009. PERRYVILLE - Virgie Holt Baugh, 91, of Perryville died Tuesday in Danville. She was the widow of Homer Baugh. Born Feb. 28, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Crow Holt. Virgie was a homemaker and a member of Mitchellsburg Church of God and attended Perryville Church of God. She loved painting. She painted mostly with oils. She had taken art lessons from artist, Marjory Ellis. Survivors include four daughters, Wanda (W.E.) Taylor and Martha Kathryn Greer, both of Perryville, Shirley Powell of Lebanon and Doris (Jerry) Garrett of Springfield; one son, Harold (Connie) Baugh of Perryville; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her beloved pet, quot;
Cat.quot;
. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Carlie Faye Montgomery. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Wilder Funeral Home by the Revs. Lee Arnold and Terry Holt. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be, Jerry, Gary and Chris Taylor, Joe Greer, Jonathan Lanham, Jimmy Lee Baugh, Jeremy Matherly and Troy Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. BAXTER, Clayton Baxter, Friday April 3, 2009, 1965-2009. HARRODSBURG - Clayton L. Baxter, 43, husband of Brenda Joyce Lewis Baxter, died Thursday. Born May 29, 1965, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Collis quot;
Tuckerquot;
Baxter of Danville and the late Patsy Dismuke Baxter. He was a service station attendant and a graduate of Boyle County High School. Other survivors include a son, Shane Clayton Baxter; a brother, Audie D. Baxter; sisters, Kimberly A. Grubbs and Sherry Carter; and special niece and nephew, Ashley Baxter and Michael Rauenzahn. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Memorial donations may go to Mercer County Humane Society. BEASLEY, Loretta Beasley, Friday November 20, 2009. Loretta Beasley, 1937-2009. HARRODSBURG — Loretta Mae Beasley, 72, of Harrodsburg, widow of William M. Beasley, died Thursday. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marcella Noel Vinyard. Survivors include two sons, Tommy (Lori) Beasley of Mercer County and Buddy (Lisa) Beasley of Richmond; two grandsons, Jason and Evan Beasley of Richmond; one sister, Joyce Anderson of Harrodsburg; two nephews, Louis and Greg Anderson; and a niece, Carole Anderson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Vinyard. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at the Spring Hill Cemetery with James Hardin officiating. No visitation will be held. BEATTY, Mary Beatty, Friday March 27, 2009, 1925-2009. HARRODSBURG - Mary Speckner Beatty, 84, widow of Joseph A. Beatty, died Wednesday. Born March 14, 1925, in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Schwartz Speckner. Survivors include two sons, Paul Beatty of Harrodsburg and Thomas Beatty of Nicholasville; a daughter, Lisa Hart of Harrodsburg; a sister, Ethel Cooper of Louisville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services are 1 p.m. today at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Visitation is after 11 a.m. today at the church. Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home in charge. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrew building fund. BEATTY, Mary Beatty, Thursday March 26, 2009. HARRODSBURG - Mary Beatty, 84, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Harrodsburg Health Care Manor. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. BECK, Mose Beck, September 11, 2009 Mose Beck, 1932-2009 Mose Clinton Beck, 77, of Louisville, died Thursday at Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore. Born in Cromwell, he was the son of the late Letcher and Floy Lavenna Taylor Beck. He retired after 37 years with the Ford Motor Co. as a quality control inspector. Mr. Beck served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Griffin Beck; a daughter, Vickie B. (Johnny) Satterly of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Paul Beck, Shawn Satterly, Megan Satterly and Tara (Norm) Dial; and a great-grandson, Damien Beck. He was preceded in death by a son, David C. Beck. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Hines officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family requests memorial donations to Hospice of the Bluegrass or the Crusade for Children. BECKLEY, Suneil C. Beckley, Monday April 20, 2009, 1930-2009. BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. - Suneil Cooper Beckley, 79, of Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., passed away on April 13 after a valiant 10-year battle with malignant melanoma. Born April 11, 1930, in Stanford, Ky., she was the daughter of Ethel Mae and Wesley Armstrong Cooper. She was a friend to all who met her and was an active member of her local Red Hat Society, Shallotte Women's Bowling League, a Mahjong club and several bridge clubs. During their 51 years of marriage, Suneil and Don lived in New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Ohio and England. They enjoyed traveling to Europe and across America on many adventures. Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, R. Donald Beckley; daughter, Donna Galanti (Michael), and grandson, Joshua Cooper Galanti, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania; a brother, Chester Cooper, and wife Ruby; three special nephews, Mark and Mike Whitler and Jerry Cooper; and many beloved cousins. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at McCormack's Church, Ky. Hwy. 194 and Moore's Lane, Stanford, Ky., followed by a personal remembrance reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation at 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at hospiceandlifecarecenter.org; or The Zimmer Cancer Center, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or online at www.nhrmc.org. BEGLEY, E.R. Begley, Friday November 19, 2009. Edith Russell quot;
E.R.quot;
McKinney Begley, 1917-2009. Edith Russell “E.R.” McKinney Begley, 92, died Nov. 19, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 25, 1917, in Richmond, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Roger Hanson and Lura Dozier McKinney. She was a retired legal secretary, an avid bridge player and golfer, and a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include a son, M. Scott (Donna) Duncan of Versailles, Ky.; a daughter, Jimmie Lou (Ron) Abney of Stanford, Ky.; a brother, Roger (Eleanor) McKinney of Richmond, Ky.; two grandchildren, M. Scott (Carol) Duncan Jr. and Bryan (Tiffany) Duncan; five great-grandchildren, Morgan, Aiden, Liam, Eric and Kate Duncan; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husbands, Archie C. Duncan and James G. Begley. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Shepard and the Rev. Kristi Stuckel. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Stith Funeral Home. The family requests memorial donations to First Christian Church. BELCHER, Earl Lee Belcher, Monday October 12, 2009. Earl Lee Belcher, 1946-2009. CRAB ORCHARD — Earl Lee Belcher, 63, of Stanford, Ky., died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at Lake Norman Regional Hospital in Mooresville, N.C. Earl was the widower of Jackie Leslie Belcher. Born Jan. 18, 1946, in Wallins Creek, Ky., he was the son of the late Wylie and Edna Todd Belcher. He was a retired employee of Jeffboat in Indiana. Survivors include three daughters, Louann Belcher of Mooresville, N.C., Shirley (Larry) Yeary of Pingleton Gap, Va., and Malia (Jerry) Kite of Castlewood, Va.; four sons, Carl Lee Belcher of Central City, Ky., Billy (Patsy) Lasley of Castlewood, Va., Bobby (Teresa) Lasley of Castlewood, Va., and Gary “Brother” Kiser of Castlewood, Va.; a sister, Louella Kindred of Cincinnati, Ohio; and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sons, Eddie “Sput” Kiser; and his mother-in-law, Caroline “Mamie” Lasley. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Church of Christ by Bro. Freeman Clark. Burial will be in Mount Zion Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home and after 11 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Church of God. BELCHER, Joseph Vaughn Belcher, Wednesday November 18, 2009. Joseph Vaughn Belcher, 83, died Wednesday. Arrangements are pending at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home. BELCHER, Myrtle Belcher, Friday June 12, 2009, 1922-2009. JUNCTION CITY - Myrtle James Lane Belcher, 87, of Pumpkin Run Road died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Born April 4, 1922, in Buena Vista, Ky., she was the daughter of the late John Douglas and Ophelia Carol Lane Stipe. A graduate of Buena Vista High School, she also was a member of the Junction City Homemakers Club. Myrtle was a member of Parksville Baptist Church, the WMU and was a Sunday School teacher for more than 50 years. She was a homemaker, a quilter and an accomplished seamstress who made beautiful wedding dresses for many brides. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Hudson Belcher; two daughters, Diane (Bobby) Cash of Parksville and Beverly (Steve) Arnold of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons, Duane (Kathy) Belcher of Parksville and Hudson quot;
Butchquot;
(Jan) Belcher Jr. of Junction City; two sisters, Dorothy (Elgin) Bruner and Elizabeth Dean, both of Nicholasville; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Parksville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Martin and the Rev. Frank Preston. Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City. Donations are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the Parksville Baptist Church building fund. BELCHER, Ruth Burton Belcher, Sunday March 15, 2009, 1919-2009. JUNCTION CITY - Ruth Burton Belcher, 89, formerly of Parksville and McDowell Place, died Friday at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Councel Belcher. Born in Lincoln County on June 12, 1919, to the late Virgil Mack and Lulu Eades Burton, Ruth was a homemaker who loved to read, work puzzles, raise children, and was a devoted wife and caregiver to her husband. She is the oldest member of Parksville Baptist Church. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband; three sons, Dexter Belcher, Gary Beltcher, and Donnie Belcher; an infant daughter Carol Ann Belcher; and two great grandchildren, Ben Feather and Levi McMullin. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Belcher (Darrell) Taylor; a son Micheal (Mary Belle) Belcher; two daughter-in-laws Peggy Belcher and Karol Belcher Wilkinson, all of Danville; 11 grandchildren, Lisa Hasty, Becky Clem, Jeff Taylor, Jenny Feather, Happy Belcher, Buss Belcher, Shawn Belcher, Liz Moreland, Joanna Searcy, Amy McMullin and Brad Belcher; 18 great grandchildren, Rachel Hasty, Jacob Hasty, Bethany Taylor, Brandon Clem, Dustin Clem, Ashley Feather, Kim Williamson, Holly Belcher, Jessica Belcher, Allen Belcher, Megan Cushing, Lily Moreland, Danielle Moreland, Evan Moreland, Max Searcy, Ellie Kate Searcy, Amanda McMullin and Seth McMullin; and four great-great grandchildren, Izaiah Claunch, Noah Clem, Deakin Clem and Eythan Williamson. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City with Rev. Earnest Fields Jr.Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Heritage Hospice. BELL, Ethel Bell, Monday February 2, 2009, 1914-2009. LIBERTY - Ethel Helm Bell, 94, died Saturday. Born Dec. 13, 1914, she was the widow of Jack Lawhorn and William T. Bell. She was a homemaker and a member of Rheber Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include a son, Euell Lawhorn of Cincinnati; daughter, Shirlee Lawhorn of Liberty; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Darrell Pelston and Bro. Darrell Karnes. Burial will be in Green River Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. BELL, Joe Bell, Sunday January 18, 2009, 1933-2009. CRAB ORCHARD - Joe Bell, 75, of Stanford died Friday at his home. He was the husband of Carol James Bell, whom he married Nov. 24, 1979. Joe was born in Adair County on March 7, 1933, to the late Hestand Taylor Bell and Edna May Simmons. He was a former employee of ATR in Danville and also formerly operated Bell's Barber Shop in Crab Orchard. Joe was a member of the Blue Lick Baptist Church and a veteran of the Army. Other survivors include four daughters, Tracy (David) Mudd of Lebanon, Debbie (Duane) Cox of Stanford, Jana (Jeremy) Maples of Hustonville, and Christy (Joey) Mullins of Waynesburg; a son, Michael (Melinda) Kennedy of Hustonville; a brother, Sam (Sandy) Bell of Munfordville, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Woods. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery by Bros. Wayne Stevens and Stewart Dawson with military honors by Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 18. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at McKnight Funeral Home. Ben Thomas Naylor Jr., October 22, 2009, 1935-2009. BRUCETON, Tenn. — Ben Thomas Naylor Jr., 74, of Bruceton, died Monday in Humboltd, Tenn. Born Sept. 24, 1935, in Lancaster, Ky., he was a son of the late Ben and Gertrude Fathergill Naylor. He was a retired Navy seaman and a locksmith. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hutchens Naylor; daughters, Glenda Daniel, Linda Wicker, Vicki Allen, Toni Lowe, Debbie Naylor and Beth Ann Hurley; sons, Danny, Derrick and Bart Naylor; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were Wednesday at Bruceton Funeral Home. BENGE, Etta Benge, Wednesday May 27, 2009. CRAB ORCHARD - Etta Marie Allen Benge, 92, of Waynesburg died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Golden Living Center in Stanford. She was the widow of Johnie Milton Benge who preceded her in death on June 7, 1969. Born in Crandon, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Stephen Farris and Nannie Jane Miller Allen. She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and Lincoln County Senior Citizens. Survivors include three nephews and a niece. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Allen; and a sister, Madgelee Oaks. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Church of Christ Cemetery officiated by Betsy Smith. McKnight Funeral Home is in charge. BERRY, Willie Berry, Thursday November 5, 2009. Willie Berry. Willie “Billy” Berry, of Louisville, formerly of Danville, was called to his eternal home Sunday. He was the son of the late Stevia and Willie Berry. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Berry of Danville; two daughters, Yolanda Jackson and Erica Berry, both of Danville; three stepchildren, Jeff Guest, Willa Ford and Robin Jenkins, all of Danville; a brother, Charles (Katherine) Berry of Danville; a sister, Maggie Warren of Junction City; and several grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at St. James AME Church. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Smith-Jackson Funeral Home is in charge. BERRY, Willie Berry, Tuesday November 3, 2009. Willie Berry, 68, of Louisville, formerly of Danville, died Sunday. Arrangements are pending at Smith-Jackson Funeral Home, Danville. BETTS, Carl J. Betts, September 16, 2009, Carl J. Betts, 93, of Danville died today. Arrangements are pending at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. BIBB, Blanche Dean Bibb, Monday November 2, 2009, Blanche Bibb, 1915-2009. Blanche Dean Bibb, 94, of Danville, formerly of Lexington, died Sunday. Born July 12, 1915, at Camp Dick Robinson, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Mary Grace Davis Dean. She was the widow of Marvin Tinsley Bibb. Blanche graduated from Nicholasville High School. She worked at Aunt Prudy’s Restaurant in Danville and retired from Woolworth in Lexington. She was a member of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville and a former member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington where she was the president of her Sunday School class. Survivors include four sons, David Allen Bibb (Elizabeth) of Danville, Gayle Dean Bibb (Phyllis of Elizabethtown, and twins, Donald Ray Bibb (Cheryl) of Louisville and Ronald Clay Bibb (Rebecca) of Danville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Elmer T. Lee of Frankfort. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Nicholasville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home. The family requests memorial donations be sent to Lexington Avenue Baptist Church, Danville, or Gideon’s International. BISHOP, Joseph Daniel Bishop, September 1, 2009, Joseph D. Bishop, 1927-2009, SPRINGFIELD — Joseph Daniel Bishop, 82, of East Grundy Ave. Springfield, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon. Born on Feb. 7, 1927, in Washington County, he was a son of the late J. Paul and Mary McIlvoy Bishop. He was a 1946 graduate of Springfield High School, a 1950 graduate of Centre College in Danville, a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, a lifelong member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and a deacon of the Archdiocese of Louisville, having been ordained on June 6, 1983. Following graduation from college, Joe began his teaching career with the Danville City School System until 1961, then he taught school and worked as a school administrator with the Bardstown City School System until his retirement in 1983. He is survived by cousins. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at St. Dominic Catholic Church with The Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, as the chief celebrant. Burial was on Cemetery Hill. Serving as pallbearers were David Bishop, Jimmie Grigsby, Tom Hoppes, Dr. Ben Smith, Carroll Kelly, Bob Shults and Jerry Carrico. A vigil service was held Sunday evening by Deacon Tom Mattingly at Carey & Son Funeral Home, which was in charge of arrangements. BLACK, Kenneth Robards Black, August 27, 2009, Kenneth Black, 1938-2009, Kenneth Robards Black of Harrodsburg, widower of Brenda Merriman and Laura Black, died Tuesday. Born April 15, 1938, he was the son of Mildred Dean Hayes Black and the late Hugh Edward Black. Survivors include two daughters, Tracy Ingold and Lori Barrens, both of Greensboro, N.C.; a brother, Ricky Wayne Black of Harrodsburg; three stepsons, Mark Dewayne Turner of Harrodsburg, Cecil Wright of Richmond, and Charles Turner of Lexington; and a stepdaughter, Peggy Black of Harrodsburg. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Friday. BLACKETER, Billy Joe Blacketer, Monday April 13, 2009. HARRODSBURG - Billy Joe Blacketer Sr., 65, died Saturday. He was a veteran and a retired auto body repairman. Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Ann Broce Blacketer; a son, Billy Joe Blacketer Jr.; a daughter, Rhonda Ann Robinson; two brothers, Connie and Bobby Blacketer; three sisters, Kathy Stratton, Laura Smith and Elizabeth Butler; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be noon Wednesday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Burial will be in Battle Cemetery in Washington County. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and after 7 a.m. Wednesday. BLAETTLER, Roseann Blaettler, Thursday February 19, 2009, 1931-2009. STANFORD - Roseann quot;
Rosiequot;
Blaettler, 77, of Stanford died Tuesday. Born Sept. 29, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Bruno and Adele Kopacz Sadowski. She was the widow of Kenneth Blaettler. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Findling of Stanford; three sons, Frank, Carl and Kurt Blaettler; a brother, Frank X. Sadowski; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may go to a humane society. Fox Funeral Home is in charge. BLAIR, Louise H. Blair, September 14, 2009, Louise H. Blair, 1919-2009, RUSSELL SPRINGS — Louise Hammond Blair, 89, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Grady and Laura (Hopper) Hammond. She was a homemaker and member of Clear Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Jack (Thelma) Blair; a daughter, Anne (Ray) Sanderson; two brothers, Kenneth (Anna Mae) and Gilbert (Jan) Hammond; a sister, Marilyn Owens; two daughters-in-law; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren; a step grandchild; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert B. Blair; two sons; and two sisters. Funeral services are 11 a.m. CT today at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel in Russell Springs. Burial is in McBeath Cemetery. BLAKEY, David Blakey, Sunday January 18, 2009, 1938-2009. MORELAND - David C. Blakey, 70, of Lexington died Friday. Born March 1, 1938, in Russell County, he was the son of the late James and Maude Gertrude Clayton Blakey. Survivors include a son, Russell David Blakey of Minnesota; three daughters, Marie Rita of Florida, Darlene Futch of Georgia and Onita Lynn of Minnesota; a stepson, Freddie Ratliff of Georgia; two stepdaughters, Laura Ratliff Smith of Berea and Betty Newberry of Georgia; and a sister, Ann Scarlett of McKuin, Tenn. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial in Grider-Blakely Cemetery in Russell Springs. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. BLANTON, Nina Driskell Blanton, September 1, 2009, Nina Blanton, 1932-2009, Nina Driskell Blanton, 77, wife of Beachel “Jack” Blanton of Frankfort died Saturday. Born Jan. 29, 1932, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Virginia Durr Driskell. She was a retired CNA for Franklin County Home Health and attended Mount Hebron Church. Other survivors include daughters, Edith Watts, Alice Baker, Ruby Payton and Rita Holt, all of Harrodsburg; sons, Donnie Watts of Frankfort, Robbie Watts and Carl Watts, both of Harrodsburg; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and after 7 a.m. Wednesday. BLEVINS, Judy Blevins, Saturday October 10, 2009, Judy Blevins. LIBERTY — Judy Lee Blevins, 62, died Thursday at her home on Blevins Road. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Blevins; her mother, Alice Blank Stafford of Ohio; three sons, James Blevins of Junction City, Eric Blevins of Hustonville and Robert Blevins of Liberty; three daughters, Kimberly Jarrett of Hustonville and Janet Bolin and Regina Hyden, both of Liberty; 14 grandchildren; and a brother, James Stafford of Ohio. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, with burial in Whited Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. BLEVIS, Kathryn R. Blevins, September 11, 2009 LEXINGTON — Kathryn Rothrock Blevins, 55, died Sept. 4, 2009. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Milward Southland Funeral Home in Lexington. Visitation is after noon on Saturday at the funeral home. BOLIN, Sue Bolin, Tuesday March 24, 2009, 1956-2009. Debra Susan quot;
Suequot;
Hunt Bolin, 52, of Danville died March 18, 2009. Born May 13, 1956, at the historic Clay Hill Farm in Campbellsville, Ky., she was the daughter of the late John Dewey and Bessie Leona Bennett Hunt. Sue was an office assistant at Acordia and Powell P&G, and a Baptist. A graduate of Campbellsville High School, she was a member of the Governor's Scholars program and attended University of Kentucky. Sue enjoyed collecting knives, flower arranging and she was a genealogist. Sue was a friend and helper to everyone, especially her children's friends. Sue is survived by her husband, Jackie Wayne Bolin; two daughters, Mary Catherine Bolin and Cheyenne Autumn Bolin, all of Danville; and four brothers, Melvin Dean (Judy) Hunt, Robert Dewey (Lita) Hunt, Thomas Lee Hunt and Edward Carrell Hunt. She was predeceased by a sister, Ledonia Fay Smith. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home with the Rev. Lonnie Goodin. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Thursday. The family request donations be sent to Heritage Hospice or The Chaplain's Fund at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. BOLTON, Archie D. Bolton, Thursday June 11, 2009, LANCASTER - Archie Dean Bolton, 69, of York Street died Tuesday at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was the son of the late Willie E. and Magie Gilliam Bolton. He was a member of the Gunns Chapel United Methodist Church and was a longtime employee of Joe's E-Z Mart in Bryantsville. Surviving are three sisters, Roberta Prewitt (Noland) of Lancaster, Faye Kietz (Howard) of Florida, and Almedia Vaught of Lancaster. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday. BOLTON, Dean Bolton, Wednesday June 10, 2009, 69, of York Street died Tuesday. Arrangements are pending at Spurlin Funeral Home, Lancaster. BOSWELL, Brenda Carol Boswell, Sunday April 5, 2009. HARRODSBURG - Brenda Carol Boswell, 64, of Harrodsburg, wife of Brennon Boswell, died Saturday. She was the daughter of Mary Rose Blacketer and the late J.T. Blacketer. Other survivors include two sons, Jimmy (Renee) Boswell of Bargersville, Ind., and Chris (June) Boswell of London; a sister, Mary Ellen Christopher of Montgomery, Ala.; and six grandchildren, Breann, Brad, Brett, Brody, Megan and Dekota. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today and on Monday prior to the service. BOTTOM, Carlos Bottom, Sunday January 4, 2009, 1954-2009. PERRYVILLE - Carlos Eugene Bottom, 54, of Parksville died Saturday at his home. He was the husband of Charlotte Holt Bottom. Born Oct. 28, 1954, in Mercer County, he was the son of James Taylor Bottom of Harrodsburg and the late Harvest Mae Pruitt Bottom. Carlos was a member of Pleasant Run Baptist Church where he was a trustee and played bass guitar. He was an engine operator for Boyle County Engine No. 5 and was active with WDFB radio, where he had at one time a radio ministry titled quot;
God wants to change your life.quot;
Carlos was an active evangelist until his health began to fail, and he loved life. Other survivors include three daughters, Kelly Bottom and Tori (Jonathan) Bowles, both of Harrodsburg, and Carla (Mike) Medley of Junction City; a son, Steven (Vickie) Reed of Danville; a brother, Joe Dale Bottom of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Jonathan Bowles Jr., James Sims, Hunter Shewmaker, Madison Medley and Samantha Reed; and a special little man, Branden Shane Phillips. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Gail Donahue, and a brother, Donnie Bottom. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Run Baptist Church by the Revs. J.R. Fields, Bobby Abbott, Don Drake and Larry Moore. Burial will be in the new Holt Family Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Monday at Wilder Funeral Home, and after 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Active pallbearers will be members of Boyle County Engine No. 5. Honorary pallbearers are Tom Johnson, Bill Minks, Joe Pruitt, Jonathan Bowles and Mike Medley. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Pleasant Run Baptist Church Building Fund, WDFB Radio and Heritage Hospice. BOTTOMS, Martha Bottoms, Wednesday April 15, 2009, 1920-2009. Martha Frances Butler Bottoms, 88, of Stanford died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1920, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Josie Bugg Butler and the widow of Gilbert Cecil Bottoms. Mrs. Bottoms was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church in Mercer County. She was a former employee of Fort Logan Hospital and retired from Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed yard work and reading. Survivors include a son, Charles (Nancy Kleckner) Bottoms of Danville; a daughter, Linda (Winslow) Hillis of Bone Cave, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Martin, and a grandson, Robert Martin. An Appreciation of Life Service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Story officiating. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Eric Bottoms, Jay Jackson, Scotty Chambers, Dale Smith, Mark Hill and David Hillis. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Glen Click, Ray Green and Bobby Durham. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home. BOTTOMS, Peggy D. Bottoms, Tuesday November 24, 2009, Peggy D. Bottoms, 1964-2009. HARRODSBURG — Peggy D. Bottoms, 45, widow of William Richard Bottoms, died Sunday at her home. Born Sept. 4, 1964, in Spencer County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Elmo and Margaret Bea Hoskins Middleton. Survivors include two sons, Timothy and Eric Bottoms, both of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Betty Lewis and Elaine Lotus; and three brothers, Roger D., Ronnie E. and Joseph Middleton. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Wednesday. BOWLES, Amelia Bowles, Friday May 8, 2009, 1946-2009. JUNCTION CITY - Amelia Faye Williams Bowles, 62, widow of Jim Bowles Jr., died May 6, 2009, at her residence. Born May 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Milford and Etta Mae Boyd Williams. Amelia was a nurse's aide and had worked at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Friendship/Fellowship House and most recently at Charleston Assisted Living Center. She was a member of Harris Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Billy Joe (Sue) Bowles and Donald Allen Bowles, a brother, Joe (Phyllis) Williams, and a sister, Mabel (Logan) Anderson, all of Junction City, Ky.; six grandchildren, Jonathon Bowles, James Allen Bowles, Amber Bowles, Hayley Bowles, Austin Bowles and Samuel Crawley; and one great-grandchild, Jonathan Bowles Jr. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Logan Ray quot;
Nubquot;
Williams. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City, Ky., with the Rev. Kenneth Smith. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wayne Bowles Jr., Woodford Bowles Jr., Bryant Bowles, Randy Williams, Jeff Gammon and David Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City. The family requests memorial donations to Harris Creek Baptist Church or Commonwealth Cancer Center. BOWLES, Jim Bowles, Wednesday March 4, 2009, 1940-2009. JUNCTION CITY - Jim Bowles Jr. of Stanford died March 3, 2009. He was the husband of Amelia Williams Bowles. Jim was born June 17, 1940, in Berea, Ky., to the late Jim and Pearly Mae Cope Bowles Sr. He was a member of Harris Creek Baptist Church, served in the United States Army, was an Honorable Kentucky Colonel, and worked construction for the Mike Fredlock Company. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Billy Joe (Sue) Bowles and Donald Allen (Easter) Bowles, both of Stanford; three brothers, Bill Romine of Middletown, Ohio, and Wayne Bowles and Woodford Bowles, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home of Junction City with burial in Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home of Junction City. The family requests memorial donations be made to Harris Creek Baptist Church or Commonwealth Cancer Center. BOWMAN, James Bowman, Wednesday April 29, 2009, 1947-2009. CRAB ORCHARD - James quot;
Jimquot;
Bowman, 62, of Crab Orchard passed away Monday, April 27, 2009. He was husband of Edna quot;
Eddiequot;
(Baker) Bowman, whom he married on July 10, 1992. Jim was born in Berea on Jan. 25, 1947, to Perry and the late Virgie (McKnight) Bowman. Survivors include his wife; father, Perry Bowman of Mt. Vernon; daughter, Renee Bowman Turner of Brodhead; six very special step-children Tina Goff of Crab Orchard, Gary (Anna) Smith of Crab Orchard, Michael quot;
Georgequot;
(Tina) Smith of Crab Orchard, Tim (Stacey) Smith of Crab Orchard, Tammy (Roger) Brock of Brodhead and Eric (Christy) Smith of Somerset; sister, Shelby Casler of Ocala, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren ;and four nephews, Brian, Darryl, Craig and Kevin Coffey. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Bowman; two daughters, Kelly and Stacey Bowman; and two Grandchildren, Michelle and Brandon Smith. Pallbearers will be Luke and Michael Smith, Jordan Brock, Brian Swinney, Freddie Mullins and Larry McKnight. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Reynolds and Bill Turner. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Thad Eubank and Brother Jerry Owens officiating. Burial is at Wilmot Cemetery. BOWMER, Willie Bowmer, Tuesday April 28, 2009. LIBERTY - Willie Clyde Bowmer, 89, died Sunday. He was a city employee, the widower of Marie Bowmer, a World War II Army veteran and a member of Westside Christian Church and Craftsman Lodge 722. Survivors include two sons, Larry and Freddie Bowmer; four daughters, Marcella Maupin, Alice Faye Smith, Margaret Hale and Ann Land; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Ruby Hammonds, Avis Kireta and Glatha Bowmer. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with military

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