Wednesday November 21, 2007

Kentucky Obituaries Danville Advocate-Messenger 1 Jan 2008 through 31 Dec 2008 ABSHIRE, Elizabeth A. Abshire, Sunday June 15, 2008, 1956-2008. PERRYVILLE - Elizabeth Ann Abshire, 51, of Somerset, formerly of Perryville, died Thursday. Born Aug. 3, 1956, in Pike County, she was a daughter of Newana Spears Abshire of Danville and the late Malcom Abshire. Additional survivors include a son, Wesley Abshire of Danville; a sister, Gay Ramey of Perryville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral is 2 p.m. today at Wilder Funeral Home by the Rev. Wayne Naylor. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Ramey Jr., Andy, Matt and Sarah Ramey, Dan Cody and Nancy Mohammad. Visitation is noon today until time of service. ADAMS, Earl Adams, Friday April 18, 2008. HARRODSBURG - Earl Adams, 67, of Harrodsburg died Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Diana Wheeler; daughters, Kristina Brandy Lynn Adams of Harrodsburg and Anita Joyce Beasley of Lawrenceburg; a son, Isaac Adams of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Annie Webb of Tennessee, Gladys Adams of Ashland and Helen Wells of Harrodsburg; and two brothers, Joe Adams of Harrodsburg and Robert Adams of Tennessee. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until time of service. ADAMS, George Thomas quot;
Budquot;
Adams, Sunday March 30, 2008, 1914-2008. CRAB ORCHARD - George Thomas quot;
Budquot;
Adams, 93, of Crab Orchard passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008, at the Rockcastle County Hospital. Mr. Adams was born on May 21, 1914, to the late Charlie and Carrie (Moore) Adams in Lincoln County, Kentucky. He was a Army veteran having served in World War II. He is survived by three daughters, Georgia Gilbert of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Connie French of Crab Orchard, and Clydia Akins of Lawrenceburg; a son, Phillip quot;
Buddyquot;
Adams of Crab Orchard; a sister, Betty Fields of Crab Orchard; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenny Adams and George Arthur Adams; his parents Charlie and Carrie Adams; four sisters, Josephine Kendall, Mary Brown, Mattie Magee and Alberta Noeth; and three brothers, Peck, Joe and Carlton Adams. Pallbearers will be Ricky French, Anthony Carpenter, Shayne Adams, David Osborne, John Holcomb, Chris Carter, Randall Carter, Joe French and Larry Pettit. Funeral Service are 2 p.m. Monday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with daughter Clydia Akins officiating. Burial will be at Crab Orchard Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley American Legion of Stanford Post No. 18. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. ADAMS, James Adams, Friday May 9, 2008, 1942-2008. WAYNESBURG — James Adams, 65, of Waynesburg died Thursday. Born July 27, 1942, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Willie J. and Myrtle (Hines) Adams. He was the owner and operator of Adams Construction Co. Survivors include a special companion, Carolyn Wooden; a sister, Bertha Cahill; and four brothers, Earl Adams, Bobby Adams, Clifford Adams and Kenneth Adams. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dan Gutenson officiating. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9:30 a.m. Saturday. ADAMS, Kenneth Adams, Tuesday December 2, 2008, 1939-2008. LANCASTER - Bernie Kenneth Adams, 69, died Dec. 1, 2008, after a courageous two-year battle, from complications of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Born June 11, 1939, he was a son of the late Bernie and Lillie Gabbard Adams and was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ky. He began a career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1955 as a substitute letter carrier. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. Upon graduation, he joined the Army and served three years in Germany with the 193rd Military Police Co. and was a volunteer firefighter with the Army. In 1960, after returning from Germany, he continued with the post office full-time and advanced to window clerk in 1965. He later became superintendent of postal operations and in 1990 was named postmaster of the Stanford Post Office. In 1992, he retired from the Postal Service after 32 years. After Kenny returned from the military in 1960, he joined the Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department and found his true passion. He was promoted to assistant chief in 1964 and two years later he was named fire chief. He held this position for 41 years. Under Ken's leadership, the department became one of the most outstanding in the state. In 1969, the fire department was named Volunteer Fire Department of the Year in the state of Kentucky. He promoted fire prevention and was especially concerned that children recognize hazards. In addition to his position in Lancaster, he was certified and taught fire service classes from 1975-1981 throughout the state. He served as president of the Central Kentucky Firefighters Association for one term and later as treasurer. In 2007, he was given an honorary lifetime membership of the association. In 2003, he served as an officer of the Kentucky State Fire Chiefs Association. Ken served on the board of Heritage Hospice for the past six years. He was a member of Lancaster Baptist Church where he taught the men's Sunday school class for more than 22 years. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Mike Adams. Survivors include his wife, Judith McCuIley Adams; two daughters, Susan Adams (Tony) Elliott of Lexington and Lisa Adams of Maryland; a son, Jeff Adams of Lancaster; a sister, Norma Adams of Lancaster; a brother, Billy (Elsie) Adams of Nicholasville; and seven grandchildren, Lauren and Jared Elliott, both of Lexington, Josh Adams of Lancaster, Amanda Piering of Japan, Kelley Piering of New York, and Matt Piering and Daniel Adams, both of Maryland. Pallbearers will be the members of the Lancaster Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Moss, Stuart Powell, Cleon Newton, Bob Ballard, Woody Prather, Donnie Gabbard, Charles Robinson, Van Taylor, Glenn Hill, Frankie Shuck and Larry Owsley. Visitation will begin 3 p.m. Wednesday at Spurlin Funeral Home and continue Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Lancaster Baptist Church. Immediately following the Thursday morning visitation, a Firefighters Funeral is planned for 11 a.m. at the church. Internment will be in Lancaster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's name to the Gideon's Bible Fund or Heritage Hospice. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ADAMS, Lucas B. Adams, Sunday August 17, 2008, 1931-2008. LANCASTER - L.B. Adams, 76, died Friday in Lexington. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Harris and Agnes Ray Adams. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; a son, Larry Adams; two grandsons, Brian and Brandon Adams; and a brother, Bobby Adams. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Earl. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Ramsey Funeral Home by Brothers Ed Machan and Billy Estes. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is 69 p.m. today at the funeral home. ADAMS, Mae Cash Adams, Sunday October 5, 2008, 1920-2008. CRAB ORCHARD - Mae Cash Adams, 88, of Crab Orchard passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4th, 2008, at the Rockcastle County Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was the wife of the late Hubert Adams. Mae was born in Lincoln County on Jan. 5, 1920. She was the daughter of the late John Alfred and Lovenia Alice (Wallace) Cash. She was a member of Ottawa Baptist Church. Mae is survived by her two daughters, Carol (Pat) Buckler of Stanford and Nadene Newcomb of Stanford; and six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mae was preceded in death by her children, Donzeda and Ray Logsdon; brothers, Kermit and Clay Cash; and sisters, Jewell Brown and Ruby Taylor. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Ottawa Baptist Church and will be officiated by Bro. Dan Gutenson and Bro. Jim Craig. Burial will be in Ottawa Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, Oct. 5, 2008, at McKnight Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be Adam Burdine, Randy Logsdon, Bob Taylor, Wayne Taylor, Allen Newcomb and Richard Cash. ADAMS, Violet N. Adams, Wednesday April 2, 2008, 1911-2008. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Violet Nichols Adams, 97, of Washington, D.C., died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at her home. Born Feb. 3, 1911, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Andrew and Mary Ellen Terhune Nichols, and was the former wife of William Mason Adams of Richmond. She was a member of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., and was a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include two nieces, Frances Nichols (Jimmy) Holiday of Harrodsburg and Carolyn S. Nichols of Lexington; three great-nephews, Graham Calvin Nevius, William Chatham (Shannon) Nevius and John William (Donna) Holiday, all of Harrodsburg; four great-nieces, Leslee Carolyn (Vincent) Magliulo and Brady Catherine Nevius, both of Las Vegas, Nev., Patricia Ellen (William) Bowen of Stanton and Laila Carey Holiday of Springfield; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Graham Minor Nichols, formerly of Harrodsburg; and a sister, Nancy Ellen Nichols Decker, formerly of Prospect. A private memorial service was held March 25 at Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church with Dr. Arthur J. DeYoung officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lisner Home, 5425 Western Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C., 20015. Hysong Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ADKINS, Walter Lee Adkins, Sunday July 13, 2008, 1933-2008. CRAB ORCHARD - Mr. Walter Lee Adkins, 74, of Preachersville passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008, at his residence. Walter was born in the Sand Gap community in Jackson County on Sept. 30, 1933. He was the son of the late Jim and Martha (Alcorn) Adkins. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ira, Harold, Mike and Eli Adkins; and his sisters, Mary, Susie, Ruthie and Gladys. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Preachersville Cemetery with Brother Dan Gutenson officiating. Visitation will be prior to the funeral on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m. at McKnight Funeral Home. ADKINSON, Ronald Adkinson, Wednesday December 3, 2008, 1942-2008. ORLANDO, Fla. - Ronald Lee Adkinson, 66, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in Orlando, Fla., after a long illness. Born July 15, 1942, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Lee Olan and Margaret Ann Sims Adkinson. He also was preceded in death by a brother, David. A 1960 graduate of Harrodsburg High School, he attended Georgetown College on a football scholarship. He attended Eastern Kentucky University and served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Proud of his Kentucky heritage, Ron was an avid researcher of Civil War history. He married the former Catherine Schryver on July 30, 1968. They resided in Naples, Fla., Wright City, Mo., and Jacksonville, Fla., before settling in Orlando to be near their grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; and three children, Lee (Greg) Combs of LaGrange, Ky., and Cody (Rick) Anderson and Kennon Wesley Owen Adkinson, both of Orlando, Fla. He also is survived by five grandchildren, Richard Arnold quot;
Treyquot;
Anderson III, Austin Jacob Anderson and Evan Ronald Anderson, all of Orlando, Fla., and Austin Lee Combs and Bailey Morgan Combs, both of LaGrange, Ky. He was the nephew of Mrs. Mary Kennon (Levon) Drury of Harrodsburg, Ky., Mrs. Doris (Foster) Sims of Danville, Ky., and Mrs. Mary Louise (Melwood) Adkinson of Biloxi, Miss. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special pals Quigley, Jax and Pikachu. A private memorial service will be held in the spring at his interment in Grapevine Christian Church Cemetery in Mercer County, Ky.. Agnes R. Clark, Friday January 4, 2008, 1931-2008. LANCASTER - Agnes Reba Clark, 76, of Crab Orchard Street died Wednesday. Born Jan. 26, 1931, in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Ollie and Bertha Campbell Prewitt. She was retired from Palm Beach Co. after 35 years and five years with the Garrard County school system. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry Clark; a son, Russ Clark of Lancaster; and a granddaughter, Christy Clark of Nicholasville. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Morris Trayner. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Hunter, George Ralph Arnold, Bill Borden, Roger Walton, Larry Clark and Robert Ballard. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Prewitt, James Ed Clark, David Hill, Norman Davis, Clyde Merida, Randy Underwood, Jimmy Neat and Donnie Prewitt. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. ALDRIDGE, Ben A. Aldridge, Sunday March 23, 2008, 1954-2008. HARRODSBURG - Ben A. Aldridge, 53, of Robards Court in Harrodsburg died Friday. Born Aug. 4, 1954, in Louisville, he was the son of the late Ernest and Margaret Aldridge. He was an O'Reilly's automobile parts distributor and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Aldridge of Lexington; a son, Benjamin Aldridge of Lexington; two brothers, Glen Aldridge of Nicholasville and Thomas M. Aldridge of Harrodsburg; and a nephew and four nieces. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. ALESHIRE, Minnie Aleshire, Monday December 15, 2008, 1934-2008. PERRYVILLE - Minnie Frances Martin Aleshire, 74, of Danville died Sunday in Harrodsburg. She was the widow of Ben Aleshire. Born March 17, 1934, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Thurman and Mattie Browning Martin. She was retired from the restaurant business, having worked for the former Foster's Restaurant in Perryville and Bottom's family restaurant in Danville. She had attended Perryville Church of God and visited Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Frances loved working with crafts, making many of the gifts she shared with her family and friends. Cooking was a major part of Frances's life, she was especially known for her delicious desserts. Her family fondly remembers her big heart. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie (Raymond) Lowry of Danville and Sandi Skinger of New York; seven grandchildren, Robbie Lowry, Debbie (Scott) Boyd and Brandi, Amanda, Laura, Samantha and Austin Skinger; three great-grandchildren, Isabelle and Cloe Lowry and Nicole Boyd; and her best friend, Bea Bottoms. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wilder Funeral Home by the Rev. Robert Shokley, with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. ALFORD, Starling Alford, Thursday September 11, 2008, 1941-2008. Starling Alford, 67, died Sept. 9, 2008, in Lincoln County. Born March 2, 1941, in Stanford, he was a son of the late Garrett and Beryl Thomas Marlowe Alford. He was a farmer and a janitor at Lexington House in Taylor, Mich., and a member of Southfork Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Thomas (Charlotte) Alford of Lexington; two sisters, Alice A. Wilson and Elvria Campbell, both of Stanford; and several nieces and nephews, including his caretaker, Denny Alford. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stith Funeral Home & Family Center in Junction City, Ky. Burial will be in Waterson Cemetery in Lincoln County. Pallbearers will be Adam Alford, Grant Alford, Ricky Alford, Eddie McElroy, Harold Campbell and Alden Alford. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home & Family Center in Junction City. ALLEN, Allen Jean Kinman, Friday February 15, 2008, 1928-2008. LOUISVILLE - Allen Jean Kinman, 79, died Wednesday. Born March 7, 1928, in Ghent, Ky., to the late Worth and Mary Connor Courtney, she was a member of Clifton Christian Church and worked with Girl Scout Troop 187 in Louisville. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Howard Kinman of Louisville; her children, Dennis R. Kinman (Linda) of Campbellsville and Pamela J. Hardwick (Jerry) of Liberty; her special niece, Janice Bales of Tell City, Ind.; six grandchildren, Nicki Tarter (John), Courtney Durham, DeAnna Berggren (Kawiaka), Clay Kinman, Jerry Lee Hardwark and Melissa Hardwick; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave., Louisville. Burial will be in South Fork Cemetery, Liberty. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. today. Expressions are requested to Christian Care Community, or Hosparus. ALLEN, Alvin D. Allen, Thursday January 24, 2008, 1943-2008. HARRODSBURG - Alvin D. Allen, 64, of Harrodsburg died Monday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville. Born June 11, 1943, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Alvin D. and Thelma Mae Johnson Allen Sr. He was a retired farmer and stone mason. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Reed of Jacksonville, Fla., and Belinda Allen of Florahome, Fla.; a son, Rex D. Allen II of Florahome; two sisters, Joyce Eldridge of Palm Beach, Fla., and Grace Helton of Harrodsburg; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. ALLEN, Courtney Allen, Monday December 15, 2008, 1965-2008. Courtney Hampton Allen Jr., 43, died Dec. 9 in Cincinnati. Born Jan. 10, 1965, he was the son of Courtney Allen Sr. and the late JoAnn Allen. He was preceded in death by a son, Courtney Allen III; and his grandparents, George and Cornelius Faulkner. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Allen, a daughter, Kayla Allen, and his father, Courtney Allen Sr., all of Lexington; a brother, Edmond Ricardo Allen of Hazard; an uncle, Donald Lee Faulkner of Pennsylvania; and other relatives. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Jackson Funeral Home. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Tuesday. ALLEN, Joyce Allen, Friday November 7, 2008, 1958-2008. LANCASTER - Joyce Allen, 50, of Dickerson Court died Wednesday. Born April 20, 1958, in Garrard County, she was a daughter of Gene and Phyllis Canter Allen. She was a cook and a member of Forks of Dix River Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Johnnie Allen of Lancaster; and two sisters, Diane Dykes (Dondi) of Lancaster and Doris Jean Chadwell (G.C.) of Lancaster. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Jerry Browning. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday. ALLEN, Madge A. Allen, Sunday January 6, 2008, 1922-2008. LIBERTY - Madge A. Allen, 86, died Monday at her home in Fruitland Park, Fla. Born in Albany, she was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, John D. Allen; three daughters, Chrystal Bourff, Deborah Lee and Dena Hope; a son, John M. Allen; stepdaughter, Sheryl Jans; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Evelyn Purdue, Jean Raines and Barbara Stearns. Services were 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Brother Jeff Edwards. Burial is in Allen Cemetery. Visitation was Friday. ALLEN, Media Allen, Sunday May 25, 2008, 1916-2008. LIBERTY - Media Allen, 91, of Liberty died Wednesday at Liberty Care Center. Born Nov. 22, 1916, in Versailles to the late William and Nellie Williams Ashcraft, she was the widow of Onsby Allen. Survivors are a daughter, June Fair of Fairfield, Ohio; a brother, Frank Ashcraft of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sons, a grandson, three sisters and two brothers. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Whited Cemetery. ALLEN, Virginia Allen, Wednesday January 30, 2008. LIBERTY - Virginia Lois Allen, 62, died Monday at her home in Liberty. She was a retired nurse and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Pittman; two sons, Doug Bell and Ronnie Allen; three granddaughters; three brothers, J.R., Bennie and David Walls; and four sisters, Thelma Morse, Bonnie Gooch, Glenna Smither and Lola Brown.Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Tim Brown. Burial will be in Brush Creek Cemetery.Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. ALLEN, William Allen, Thursday October 30, 2008. LIBERTY - William Arvil Allen, 63, died Tuesday. Born in Casey County, he was director of security at St. Louis University. Survivors include his wife, Anna Cleland Allen of Louisville; his parents, Arvil and Vatis Fights Allen of Louisville; three daughters, Daphne Allen of Illinois, Jeniffer Justice of Indiana and Angel Hill of Louisville; and a brother, Phillip Allen. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church by Bro. Ed Parton. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday at the church. McKinney-Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ANDERSON, Helen W. Anderson, Sunday January 13, 2008, 1917-2008. Helen W. Anderson, 90, of Danville passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Saturday, March 24, 1917, in Flat Rock, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Charles D. and Dora E. Murphy Williams. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and the Noah Club at the church. She was a graduate of Danville High School and the Danville School of Nursing. She was a retired LPN for Ephraim McDowell. Survivors include her son, Jim L. (Judy O.) Davis of Florence; sisters, Gladys Caddell of Danville and Hazel Thomas of St. George, Utah; grandson, Brian Davis; and great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Zachary Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Anderson Sr.; brother, Howard T. Williams; and sister, Grace Hamlin. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with brothers Clyde Strunk, Steve James and Kevin Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gethsemane Baptist Church Building Fund. ANDERSON, Ralph Anderson, Sunday April 13, 2008, 1925-2008. LANCASTER - Ralph Anderson, 84, of Pin Oak died Friday at his home. Born June 7, 1925, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Evelin Anderson. He owned and operated flower shops in Berea and St. Thomas, retired from the Christian Appalachian Project, and was a member of Victory Christian Church, a veteran of World War II, and graduate of Vanderbilt Peabody College. Survivors include his wife, Frances Ballard Anderson; son, Richard Anderson (Carol) of Cincinnati; and grandchildren, Jessica and Justin Anderson, both of Cincinnati. He was predeceased by his mother, Mrs. James Potts, and sisters, Margaret and Carrie Potts. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Revs. Harold McLaren and John Presko. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Bailey, Edwin Anderson, Bobby McQuerry, Buddy Williams, Bobby Reed and Coleman England. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may go to Victory Christian Church or St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. ANDERSON, Shirley J. Anderson, Wednesday April 9, 2008, 1937-2008. Shirley J. Anderson, 70, of Ky. 698, Stanford, died Tuesday at her residence. Born Dec. 21, 1937, in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Fred C. and Emma Lowery Routt. She attended Lancaster Church of the Nazarene. She retired as an assistant manager for Holiday Inn. Survivors include her son, David (Wanda) Anderson of Lancaster; a brother, Fred C. Routt Jr. of Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Helen Clarkson of Danville; four grandchildren, David B. (Christy) Anderson of Greenville, Michael S. (Selena) Anderson of Terre Haute, Ind., and Jaime (Tony) Ballard and Barbie (Berry) Rose, both of Lancaster; and eight great-grandchildren, Chase, Mikey, EmmaRae, McKenzie, Raven, Natalie, Nicole and Emily. She was predeceased by her husband, William Edward Anderson. Services will be 1 p.m. today at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Pastor David Young officiating. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and their spouses. Visitation was 11 a.m. today until time of service. ANDERSON, Susie Anderson, Thursday January 24, 2008, 1937-2008. HARRODSBURG - Susie Marie Bow Anderson, 70, widow of Vernon Anderson, died Wednesday in Anderson County. Born Oct. 10, 1937, in Cumberland, Colo., she was the daughter of the late Stephen T. and Mary L. King Bow. She was a baby sitter and caregiver and a member of Burgin United Methodist Church. She was active in the Mercer Senior Citizens and loved baking. Survivors include two sons, Stephen V. Anderson of Lawrenceburg and Stanley R. Anderson of Wellington; two brothers, Russell Leon Bow of Glendale and Stephen Tyler Bow Jr. of California; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with burial in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday and after 7 a.m. Saturday. ANDERSON, William Arlie Anderson, Tuesday March 4, 2008. LIBERTY - William Arlie Anderson, 67, of Waynesburg died Sunday. Born March 6, 1940, in Pulaski County, he was a son of the late William T. and Naomi Smith Anderson. Survivors include his wife, Louise Byrd Anderson; a daughter, Patricia K. Martin; a son, William Patrick Anderson; brothers, Elvis Anderson, Rue Anderson and Paul Anderson; sisters, Mary Simpson and Shirley Sutton; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olive Christian Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Bartle Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. ANDREW, Ray T. Andrew, Wednesday February 6, 2008. Ray T. Andrew, 83, a former resident of Danville, died on Sunday. He was the son of the late Will and Oshia Bertram Andrew. He was a member of Church of God and a former employee of The Hub Frankel department store. Survivors include a son, Jerry (Delores) Andrew of Nicholasville; a sister, Melvina Kinley of Danville; and a host of other relatives. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Church of God, Danville. Burial will be in Hilldale Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday. ANGEL, Lona M. Angel, Friday March 7, 2008, 1942-2008. LOUISVILLE - Lona Mae Angel, 66, of Louisville died Thursday. Born Feb. 3, 1942, in Rockcastle County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Cornielus Jones Angel. Survivors include her longtime companion, Don Hodges; two sons, Jimmy Deatherage and Tommy Deatherage; four daughters, Jannie Milburn, Lois Whitaker, Edith Angel and Carolyn Angel; a brother, Hubert Angel; two sisters, Almeda Webb and Edith Cobb; 13 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery in Livingston. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service. ARNOLD, A.T. Arnold, Wednesday November 26, 2008, 1929-2008. LANCASTER - Alexander Thompson Arnold died at 11:40 a.m. on Nov. 24, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 20, 1929, in Bryantsville, Ky., he was a son of Walter Tribble and Ella Mae Hagan Arnold. He was inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps in May 1952. His basic training was done on Parris Island, N.C. He served in the Korean War and was awarded two major Battle Stars. After returning home, he was employed at Cowden Manufacturing Co. as manager of the shipping department. When he left Cowden, he was district maintainance supervisor with the state highway department. He later was owner of the Gulf service station on Richmond Street and operated the Standard station, and later purchased the property and built and operated a convenience store. He was active in the Democratic party, served many years on the Garrard County Executive Committee and had served as chairman. He managed several campaigns. After retirement, he and Tina purchased and operated an antiques store in Lancaster. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling. He was a faithful member of the Lancaster Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Tina Raines Miller Arnold; two daughters, Angela (Alan) Osborne and Jennifer (Jay) Hierro; and three stepdaughters, Phyllis (Mike) Tracy, Sharron Miller and Bobbie Gail (Rex) Speake. He also is survived by four grandchildren, Zachary (Karen) King, Molly King (Greg Anderson), and Lindsey and Alex Knight; four stepgrandchildren, Michael (Amy) Tracy, Michelle (Delynn) Jones, and Jessica and Jamie Speake; three great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Pauline Hulett and Frances Ruble; four brothers, Walter Lee (Pete), James Hogan, and Cecil B. and Samuel Drennan Arnold. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lou Anna Sutton Arnold; a son, James Randall Arnold; a grandson, Seth King; a brother, Andrew; and two sisters, Claudyne Hagan Arnold and Louise Arnold Edwards. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ramsey Funeral Home, conducted by Bro. Bob Rush and Bro. Brad Shockley. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky, Bill, David, Daniel and Ben Arnold, Jerry and Arnold Edwards, and Mack Hulett. Honorary pallbearers are members of his Sunday School class and his golfing buddies, Andy Pungratz, Joe Coyle, Jessie quot;
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Carrier Jr. and Neil Carrier. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. Memorials requested to Heritage Hospice or the building fund of the Lancaster Baptist Church. ASBERRY, Robert Asberry, Tuesday March 18, 2008, 1929-2008. INDIANA - Robert Asberry, 79, of Indiana, formerly of Casey County, died Thursday. Born Nov. 9, 1929, he was a son of the late Dan Asberry and Mary Beth Rogers Asberry. Survivors include three sons, Randy, Dannie and William Asberry, all of Indiana; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Johnson of Moreland and Shirley Chumbley of Harrodsburg; a brother, Jimmy Asbury of Indiana; and a stepmother, Rethel Asberry of Harrodsburg. Arrangements are incomplete. ASHLEY, Margaret G. Ashley, Thursday March 27, 2008, 1925-2008. STANFORD - Margaret Goggin Ashley, 82, of Crestview, Fla., formerly of Stanford, died Sunday. Born May 12, 1925, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Harry G. and Elsie Morris Goggin. She was a math teacher for 27 years, mostly in Crestview, Fla., and a member of the Florida Education Association. Margaret was a member of First United Methodist Church and a graduate of the University of Kentucky math department and Stanford High School in 1942. Survivors include two sons, Eugene D. (Linda) Ashley of Richmond Hills, Ga., and J. Stephen Ashley of Annaheim Hills, Calif.; a daughter, Denise (Richard) Tuck of Katy, Texas; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Arthur Ashley; and three brothers, Carl, Bob and John Goggin. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery with Jeremy James officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Memorials may go to Lincoln County Educational Fund, P.O. Box 423, Stanford, KY 40484. ASHLEY, Perry J. Ashley, Friday July 11, 2008. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Perry Jonathan Ashley died Monday. He was the son of the late Terrell G. and Ola Whitmer Ashley. He was a dedicated teacher and scholar, a distinguished professor emeritus at University of South Carolina at Columbia, in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Survivors include his wife, Lita C. Ashley of West Columbia, S.C.; sons, Jonathan and Richard Ashley; grandchildren, David, Joanna, Christopher, Rachel and Anna; great-grandson, Noah; sisters, Eunice Pence and Hulah Snow; and a brother, Carl Ashley. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Holy Spirit at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community. ATKINS, Scotty Atkins, Thursday October 16, 2008, 1962-2008. STANFORD - Scotty Atkins, 46, of Stanford died Tuesday. Born May 14, 1962, in Stanford, he was a son of the late Earl and Sally Sears Adkins. He was a sheet rock contractor. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Cook Atkins; two daughters, Candice and Jordan Atkins, and a son, Cory Atkins, all of Stanford; brothers, Earl Adkins, Wayne Adkins, Gary Adkins, Jeff Adkins and Timmy Adkins; and a sister, Belinda Luttrell. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Rick Naylor. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. ATWOOD, Bobby Atwood, Monday January 28, 2008. LIBERTY- Bobby J. Atwood, 68, died Sunday. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church, retired from Arvins, and member of Amateur Trap Shoot Association.Surviors include three sons, Randy, Robert and Chris Atwood; two stepchildren, Tim and Patty Robbins; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Junior, Roger and Gerald Atwood; and three sisters, Marie, Kathleen and Diann.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Phillip Smallwood. Burial will be in Whiled Cemetery.Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today. ATWOOD, Charles A. Atwood, Friday January 11, 2008, 1957-2008. Charles Anthony Atwood, 50, of Norwood, Ohio, died Tuesday. Born Jan. 9, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herman C. and Pauline Wesley Atwood. Survivors include his stepmother, Dora Dean Morgan Atwood of Liberty; brothers, Herman Atwood and Ronnie Atwood, both of Norwood; Tim, Jimmy and Barry Blevins, all of Liberty; sisters, Judy Gibson of Norwood and Joetta Patterson, Rose Watson and Connie Wesley, all of Liberty; his fiancee, Marlene Burton, and her children, Kimberly and Kayla and grandson. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Bartle Funeral Home. Visitation is 6 p.m. today. ATWOOD, Dora R. Atwood, Thursday May 1, 2008, 1916-2008. STANFORD - Dora Roberts Atwood, 92, of Waynesburg died Tuesday. Born Feb. 17, 1916, in Casey County, she was a daughter of the late Elisha and Oma Roy Roberts. She was a retired employee of Palm Beach Co., a homemaker and oldest living member of Jennies Chapel United Methodist Church in Windsor. Survivors include two sisters, Fern Webster of Nashville, Tenn., and Jewell Mitchell of Cincinnati, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Ronald Moore officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. BAAS, Bob Baas, Tuesday October 28, 2008. IRVINE, Texas - Michael Robert quot;
Bobquot;
Baas, 74, a retired American Airlines captain, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. Bob was born April 11, 1934, in Louisville, Ky. From an early age, he was fascinated with aviation and learned to fly as soon as he was able, receiving his pilot's license at the age of 16. He graduated from Purdue University in 1955 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering while also completing U.S. Navy ROTC training. Bob was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1955-1958 as a pilot for the anti-submarine squadron VS-27. He joined American Airlines in 1959, first as an engineer and later as a pilot, and was employed there until his retirement in 1994. Bob was both an aviation historian and a private pilot, and he continued his lifelong enthusiasm and dedication to flight through his involvement with many groups including the Antique Airplane Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Grey Eagles, and as a volunteer at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. He also was a classic car enthusiast and a member of several organizations including the Hudson Club, and was an active member of Hackberry Creek Church in Irving, Texas. Bob spent his last day with his planes at the airfield before returning home to his beloved wife, Joan, and has now gone to his final fly-in to swap stories with the Ultimate Aviator. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Michael and Lucy E. Baas of Louisville, Ky., and his sister, Mary Lou Jeanneney of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Joan Carpenter Baas; his brother, Dr. William P. Baas and wife Janet of Danville, Ky.; daughters, Carole Baas and husband Zal Parakh of Irving and Fran Baas and husband Darren Ramos of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Zarine and Darayus Parakh; nephews, Michael Baas and Paul Jeanneney; and nieces, Ann-Maria Baas and Emilie Jeanneney Dupont. Bob requested his body be donated for medical research through the Willed Body Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. today at Hackberry Creek Church in Irving, Texas, with the Rev. Dale Patterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX, 75209, or to a charity of your choice. BAILEY, Chestanna Bailey, Tuesday December 16, 2008. Alice quot;
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Bailey, 89, died Sunday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Anderson and Bertha Smith Bedinger. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. She was a longtime member of Church of God of America and later united with Vision Church of Holiness. She was a senior companion and a private caregiver. She is survived by her niece and caregiver, Sharon (Alonzo) McGuire, two nieces, Johnetta Redd and Margaret Calhoun, a nephew, Calvin (Mary) Bedinger, and a sister-in-law, Malvena Bedinger, all of Danville; and other relatives and her church family. Services will be noon Thursday at Vision Church of Holiness. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. BAILEY, Louise W. Bailey, Friday April 4, 2008, 1918-2008. HARRODSBURG - Louise Bailey, 89, of Harrodsburg died Thursday. She was the widow of Stephen L. Bailey. Born May 28, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Brunell Bradshaw Worley. She was a former employee of Mercer County ASCS office and a member of Harrodsburg Christian Church. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross bloodmobile and an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. Survivors include a son, Stephen (Georgetta) Bailey of Harrodsburg; her grandchildren, Aaron Bailey, Stephanie Bailey and Adina Bailey; stepgrandchildren, Angie (Matt) Swabey and Bruce (Charisa) Wade; stepgreat-grandchildren, Mia Wade and Bliss Swabey; and a caregiver, Michelle Griffin. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Harrodsburg Christian Church by Phil Williams, Dr. John Chenault and Mark Thompson. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. BAKER, Cora Baker, Wednesday April 30, 2008, 1938-2008. STANFORD - Cora Baker, 69, of Crab Orchard died Tuesday. Born Oct. 3, 1938, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Jonas and Mary Hopkins Baker. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Barry Baker of Inwood, W.Va.; and two grandchildren, Amber Nicole and Adrian Anthony. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Watts Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Gutenson. Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family request memorials be sent to the American Cancer Association. Spurlin Funeral Home of Stanford is in charge of arrangements. BAKER, Ginny Baker, Monday December 29, 2008, 1933-2008. Virginia quot;
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Rose Campbell Baker, 75, of Danville died Sunday at her home. Born Dec. 2, 1933, in Evansville, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Manson Clayton and Margaret Genevieve Hornby Campbell. She was a retired teller at Bank One and worked for several other banks, including Citizens, First Security and Old National Bank in Evansville. She was a secretary for Durham & Demaree Insurance. She earned her real estate license and sold for Durham Real Estate. She was a member of Eastern Star and a Kentucky Colonel. She was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, where she formerly served as a deacon and on several committees. She was an avid bridge player and reader. Virginia was preceded in death by her three brothers, James Allen, Manson and Wayne Austin Campbell. Survivors include her husband, James Richard Baker Sr., three sons, James Richard quot;
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(Jennifer) Baker of Philpot, Ky., Jeffrey Allen (Debbie) Baker of Danville, Ky., and Joseph Terrell (Pam) Baker of Crittenden, Ky.; a sister Gail Ann (Mike) Cobb of Evansville, Ind.; and four grandchildren, Josh, Amber, Jacob and Sara Baker. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Shepard. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Baker, Josh Baker, Jacob Baker, Joe Baker, Steve Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Randy Campbell and Bruce Hargrave. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Finley Hendrickson, Amber Baker, Sara Baker, Jackie Spivey, Carlene Muellin and Connie Barlow. The family requests donations to Heritage Hospice. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Stith Funeral Home. BAKER, Jack Baker, Monday February 4, 2008, 1919-2008. HARRODSBURG - Jack Baker, 88, of Lexington, died Friday. Born April 16, 1919, in Miami, Fla. Graveside services were 11 a.m. today in Spring Hill Cemetery. BALASA, Doris Balasa, Friday January 4, 2008. Doris June Bodner Balasa, 75, of Villa Hills, Ky., died Thursday. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Emma Wilson Bodner. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Balasa; two sons, David Balasa and Mark Balasa; three daughters, Margaret Frodge, Janie Schulte and Ann Wolf; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Bodner; and two sisters-in-law, Janet Jehn and Tillie (Bob) Sowders of Danville. Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Mother of God Church in Covington. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may go to Galilean Children's Home, P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY 42539. Information provided by Stith Funeral Home. BALDOCK, Hershel G. Baldock, Sunday February 17, 2008, 1938-2008. LIBERTY - Hershel Gene Baldock, 69, of Yosemite, died Friday at his home. Born Nov. 19, 1938, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Hershel and Iva Dean Raney Baldock. He was a retired factory worker. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca McDonald Baldock; son, Bill Baldock; daughter, Becky Powell; brother, Konrad Baldock; sisters, Karen Brown, Sharon Scott, Sharlene Rodgers and Teresa Phelps; four grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Creech Richardson and Jimmy Brown. Burial will be in Calvary Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. BALL, Betty C. Ball, Wednesday August 27, 2008, 1928-2008. LANCASTER - Betty Crump Ball, 80, of Bettis Lane in Garrard County died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at her home. Born July 2, 1928, in Paris, Ky., she was the daughter of the late L.W. and Bertha Crump. After receiving her BA degree in home economics from University of Kentucky, she became a home demonstration agent for Garrard County. She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She was a very active member of Lancaster Baptist Church. Until 2000, Mrs. Ball served as a Garrard County Public Library board member. Survivors include her husband, Russell Ball; two sons, John Russell Ball and Joe (Mary June) Ball, both of Lancaster; a daughter, Susie (Walt) Browning of Lancaster; a special sister-in-law, Peg Dollins of Lancaster; a brother-in-law, Louis (Ann) Ball of Lancaster; and a brother, Paul (Sylvia Ann) Crump of Titusville, Fla. She was preceded in death by a brother, J.W. Crump, and a sister-in-law, Rose Crump. She has six grandchildren, Lindsay and Betsy Ball, Whitney and Russell Ball, Brad Russell and Sarah Browning; and three nieces and two nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Lancaster Baptist Church, officiated by Bro. Tim Johnson and the Rev. Ted Faulconer. Burial will follow in Lancaster Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mike quot;
Murphquot;
Murphy, Billy Rigsby, Billy Lanham, Mickey Arnold, Mark Cool and Bert Watkins. Honorary pallbearers are Dorothy Murphy, Coleene Preston, Teresa Martin, Verna May Smith, Jeannie Hale, Mary Francis Eads, Ruth Rogers and Sue Bennett. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice. Ramsey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BALLARD, Bob Ballard, Thursday March 20, 2008, 1953-2008. HARRODSBURG - Robert D. quot;
Bobquot;
Ballard, 54, of Harrodsburg died Tuesday. He was the husband of Leslie Looney Ballard. Born in Danville, he was a son of the late Dr. George Ballard and Betty Ballard Brummett. He was a former Bellsouth employee and a member of Southside Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, George Adam (Korbel) Ballard and Aaron Brown Ballard, both of Oregon; a brother, George Thomas (Sonya) Ballard of Lexington; a sister, Pat (Eddie) Murphy of Lancaster; his stepfather, Joe Brummett of Danville; a niece, Alyssa Ballard; a nephew, Kyle Ashcraft; his mother and father-in-law, Pat and Ronnie Looney of Danville; and a brother-in-law; Sonny Looney of Middlesboro. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Southside Christian Church with Matthew Robbins and Brackie Willoughby officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 4 p.m. today at the church. BALLARD, David Ballard, Wednesday August 20, 2008, 1956-2008. STANFORD - David Edward Ballard, 52, of Stanford died Monday in Garrard County. Born Feb. 5, 1956, in Garrard County, he was a son of Edward and Barbara Clark Ballard of Paint Lick. He was an employee of Donaldson Manufacturing Co. for 15 years and a member of Redemption Road Church. He also was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association since 1996 and formerly had served as president of the organization for several terms. He also was road captain of the El Shaddai Charioteers of Stanford. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Bottom Ballard of Stanford; a daughter, Miranda Lee Ballard of Lancaster; two sisters, Donna Propes of Paint Lick and Clara Bottom of Lexington; a niece, Jennifer Cutter; and nephews, Jerrid Cutter and Phillip Crank. Services will be 1 p.m. CST Thursday at Bernard Funeral Home, 367 N. Main St., Russell Springs, Ky., by pastors Gary Yocum and Gerald Releford. Burial will be in the Bottom Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arthur Genton, Richard Casey, Johnny Hines, Sam Polston, Bill Nipp, Charles Anderson, Russ Howell and Rob Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Brenda Casey, Harold McLaren, John Nipp and Dave Beach. Visitation is 6 p.m. today at Redemption Road Church and 11 a.m. Thursday at Bernard Funeral Home. Memorials may go to Redemption Road Church building fund. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BALLARD, Harold David Ballard, Sunday June 8, 2008, 1922-2008. HARRODSBURG - Harold D. Ballard, husband of Jewell Evans Ballard, died Thursday. He was a Navy veteran, member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church and retired Kentucky Utilities employee. Additional survivors include a daughter, Peggy Jo Long of Harrodsburg; two sons, David Keith Ballard and Charles Evans Ballard, both of Harrodsburg; a sister, Ruby Carpenter of Raleigh, N.C.; and a brother, Robert quot;
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Ballard of Lancaster. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visitation is today prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Heritage Hospice. BALLARD, Martha Ballard, Friday January 2, 2009. STANFORD - Martha Holman Ballard, 96, wife of Jack Ballard, died Tuesday. Born Thursday, July 4, 1912, in Spencer County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Louella and quot;
Nishquot;
Heady. She was affiliated with the Charme' Shop of Lexington for many years. She also had a great love of horses and continued to ride as long as she was able. Along with her husband of 27 years, she also is survived by her son, Daniel L. Holman of Berry, Ky.; and a grandson, Rhett Enerson of San Diego, Calif. Graveside services are 2:15 p.m. today at Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home. BANE, Frank Bane Jr., Tuesday October 14, 2008, 1939-2008. HARRODSBURG - Frank Crockett Bane Jr., 69, of Richmond died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Harrodsburg, Ky. Born March 26, 1939, in Greens Fork, Ind., he was the son of the late Frank C. and Lois Hughes Bane. Survivors include a daughter, Tina K. Bane of Richmond, Ky.; four sisters, Janice Moyer, Marilyn Love and Pamela Hister, all of Indiana, and Shirley Pheobold of Ohio; a brother, Ralph Bane of Ohio; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. BARBATI, Fannie Barbati, Sunday June 8, 2008, 1917-2008. MORELAND - Fannie Hall Barbati, 90, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Hustonville, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born July 8, 1917, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Sarah Ann Childress Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Barbati. Survivors include a son, John C. Barbati of Raleigh; a daughter, Denise Ann Reynolds of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; a sister, Elizabeth Edrington of Nashville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. W.L. Prewitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BARBATI, Fannie Barbati, Thursday July 17, 2008, 1917-2008. MORELAND - Fannie Hall Barbati, 90, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Hustonville, died June 5, 2008, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Born July 8, 1917, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Sarah Ann Childress Hall. She was the widow of John Barbati. Survivors include a son, John C. Barbati of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter, Denise Ann Reynolds of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.; a sister, Elizabeth Edrington of Nashville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home. BARBOUR, Herman J. Barbour, Monday June 23, 2008, 1935-2008. LANCASTER - Herman Joe Barbour, 73, of Danville died June 20 at his home. Born June 20, 1935, in Shelby County, he was the son of the late Earl and Daisy Barbour. He is survived by two sons, Billy Barbour (Gina) of Danville and Gary Barbour of Louisville; two daughters, Linda Barbour (Leon) of Boyle County and Donna Barbour (Tracy) of Shelby County; and four grandchildren. There will be no visitation; graveside services were today at Lebanon National Cemetery in Lebanon. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BARBOUR, Teresa G. Barbour, Tuesday June 10, 2008, 1958-2008. STANFORD - Teresa Gail Barbour, 50, of Waynesburg died Wednesday. Born May 24, 1958, in Marion, Ind., she was a daughter of Donald Howard Smith of Waynesburg, and the late Geneva Ann Leach Smith. Teresa worked as a waitress. Survivors include her four children, Chris Barbour, Harry Barbour and Ashley Barbour, all of Stuart, Fla., and Perry Barbour of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a sister, Rebecca S. Bruner of Stuart, Fla.; a brother, Donnie Smith of Waynesburg; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date. Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BARLOW, Thomas W. Barlow, Sunday October 26, 2008, 1926-2008. STANFORD - Thomas W. Barlow, 81, of Stanford died Thursday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 28, 1926, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late George W. and Dovie Ethel Coontz Barlow. He was the owner and operator of Lincoln Lumber Co., the former manager of Boyle Lumber Co. and a member of Standford Baptist Church, where he served as an organist and treasurer. Survivors include his wife, Frankie Fletcher Barlow; two sons, Thomas W. Barlow of Harrodsburg and Mike Barlow of Danville; a daughter, Becky Carrier of Stanford; two sisters, Marie Riggles of Junction City and Barbara Adams of Nicholasville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Barlow. The funeral is 2 p.m. today at Stanford Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Curry and the Rev. Max Hester. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Reichenbach, Larry Oliver, Arnold Stogsdill, Johnny Jordan, Rodney Munford and Danny Jewell. Honorary bearers are Conword Abbott, Thomas Baeker, John Hignight, Daniel Moran, John Lacy and the staff of Commonwealth Cancer Center. Memorials are preferred to the Stanford Baptist Church Renovation Account or the American Cancer Society. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BARNES, Charles Barnes, Tuesday December 23, 2008, 1919-2008. Charles William Barnes, 89, of Danville Street, Lancaster, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born Thursday, Oct. 9, 1919, in Garrard County, he was the son of the late James Franklin and Edna Hubbard Barnes. He was the husband of Oneeta Sanders Barnes. He was a member of Lancaster Baptist Church, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. Mr. Barnes was a farmer and a member of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his wife, Mr. Barnes leaves behind two sons, Ronnie (Janice) Barnes and Donnie (Karen) Barnes, both of Lancaster; two brothers, Herbert Hoover (Mary Ann) Barnes of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Virgil quot;
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(Fannie Sue) Barnes of Elloree, S.C.; a sister, Dorothy Jean Jacovino of Louisville; four grandchildren, Ronnie S. Barnes, Dondra West, and Donovan and Donnelly Barnes; two great-grandchildren, Dalton R. and Makenzie T. Barnes; a sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Deering of Perryville; and a niece, Angie Deering of Perryville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Clarence and Bradley Barnes; three sisters, Virginia Fuller, Sylvia Davis and Minnie Hazel Carter; and a grandson, Robert M. Barnes. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at Ramsey Funeral Home with Dr. James McCarroll of Temple Baptist Church of Danville, Ky. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery with military rites performed by the Caswell Saufley Post 18 of the American Legion. Active pallbearers will be Ronnie S., Donnelly, Larry and Tommy Barnes, O.H. Robinson and Bill Lumley. Honorary pallbearers are Nicky, Nelson, Donovan and Dale Barnes, Melvin Begley, Gary Noel and Thomas Begley. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the DAV or Garrard County Senior Citizens nutritional program. Ramsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BARNETT, Clarence R. Barnett, Sunday August 31, 2008, 1926-2008. WAYNESBURG - Clarence R. Barnett, 82, of Waynesburg died Aug. 29, 2008, at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born March 14, 1926, in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Dan Borden Barnett and Marie Daulton Edwards. He also is preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Trowbridge Barnett. C.R. Barnett was a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home in Waynesburg for more than 57 years, and helped organize the Waynesburg Area Rescue Squad. He was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 18, a member and past master of the Waynesburg Masonic Lodge for more than 60 years, and served as Lincoln County coroner from 1961-1973. Survivors include his wife, Selma Conatser Barnett of Waynesburg; a son, Dan Barnett (Jane) of Stanford; daughters Sue Ann Hall (Boyd) of Science Hill and Clara Rae Hought (Don) of Lexington; a stepson, Sherman Conatser (Sally) of Stanford; two stepdaughters, Judy McGuffey (Randy) of Waynesburg and Regina Martin (Dennis) of Stanford; two sisters, Pauline Wiese and Charlotte Magazzeni, both of Somerset; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with the Revs. Vola Brown and Ron Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery with Masonic services by Waynesburg Masonic Lodge and military services by Caswell Saufley Post No. 18. Pallbearers will be members of the Waynesburg Masonic Lodge. Honorary pallbearers are all funeral directors. Visitation is 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Double Springs Baptist Church. BARNETT, James Barnett, Thursday December 11, 2008. James Barnett, 83, formerly of Danville, died Dec. 7 at a Lexington health facility. A native of Boyle County, he was a son of the late Asie and Mae Barnett. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include a son, Ronald Barnett; a daughter, Janet Barnett; two sisters, Dorothy Boardman and Margaret Pendygraft; a brother, Charles Barnett; and two grandsons, Cody and Blake, whom he loved dearly. His body was donated to science. BARNETT, Jessie Barnett Sr., Thursday September 18, 2008, 1930-2008. STANFORD - Jessie Lawrence Barnett Sr., 77, died Tuesday. Born Nov. 24, 1930, in Wayne County, he was a son of the late Luke Barnett and Ida Zella Young. He was a retired sewing machine mechanic, a Korean War veteran and the widower of Anna Lowe Barnett. Survivors include his son, Jessie L. quot;
Busterquot;
Barnett; daughters, Vicki McEwen, Donna Puckett, Tina Malacina and Jessica Barnett Turpin; a brother, Toddie Young; a sister, Kathy Bott; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Fox Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. BARR, Bruce Barr, Friday February 15, 2008. CHATTANOOGA - Bruce Barr, 49, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Jan. 25. Bruce was instrumental in educating the music industry in guitar effects pedals. He changed the lives of those around him by living life to the fullest. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Rhonda Gatliff Barr; five children, Keillor, Kyrie, Kerrari, Kaagen and Kender Barr, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and his mother and father-in-law, Marijane Yankey and Bill Gatliff, both of Danville. Services were Jan. 30 at North Chapel in Chattanooga, Tenn. BARTON, Alma Barton, Friday November 28, 2008. LIBERTY - Alma Barton, 83, of Columbia died Wednesday at Liberty Care Center. She was a retired factory worker, a homemaker, a member of Union Chapel Church and the widow of James Barton. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bros. Bill Warren and Ed Brown. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. BASKIN, Kenneth Baskin, Wednesday January 30, 2008, 1931-2008. Kenneth Erwin Baskin, 77, died Jan. 28, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.Born Jan. 16, 1931, in Navarro County, Texas, he was the son of the late William Henderson and Effie Gertrude Chancellor Baskin. He was a graduate of Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, earned his Master of Arts degree at Eastern Kentucky University and was a Korean War Air Force veteran. He retired as the safety and welfare administrator at American Greetings after 33 years, and was a counselor and member of the National Association of Substance Abuse Counselors. A retired minister, he served churches in Texas, Ohio and Kentucky.In addition to his wife of 54 years, Annie Grace quot;
Peggyquot;
Ange Baskin, he is survived by a son, Kenneth L. (Sandra) Baskin; and two daughters, Rosalind (Duane) Campbell and Anita C. Baskin, both of Danville; two brothers, Lloyd R. (Mary Dell) Baskin of Canton, Ohio, and James L. (Lorene) Baskin of Lufkin, Texas; five grandchildren, Tara Sosh, Corinne Baskin, Laura Baskin, Matthew Baskin and Grace Baskin; and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Justin Johnson.Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas Valentine and the Rev. Ernest Martin. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Gideon's International.Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BASTIN, Quincy Bastin, Thursday September 11, 2008, 1932-2008. SCIENCE HILL - Quincy Sherrill Bastin, 76, of Raymore, Mo., formerly of Casey County, Ky., passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Foxwood Springs Nursing Center. Born Feb. 17, 1932, in Humphrey, Ky., he was a son of the late John Quincy and Majora Moore Bastin. He retired from Bendix as an electrical engineer. After his retirement, he was employed by Dollywood for 16 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Nell Jennings Bastin of Raymore, Mo., whom he married on Nov. 26, 1952; two sons, John Mitchell Bastin of Olathe, Kan., and Paul Hunter Bastin of Garden Grove, Calif.; two sisters, Maudine Williams of Yosemite, Ky., and Sandra Thomas of LaGrange, Ky.; and four grandchildren, Holly Bastin of Lawrence, Kan., and Jordan Bastin, Audrey Bastin and Samuel Hunter Bastin, all of Olathe, Kan. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Mount Olive Christian Church with Bro. Harold Ray and Bro. Greg Powell officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family requests donations be made to Mount Olive Christian Church or First Christian Church of Maryville, Tenn. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home, Science Hill, Ky., is in charge of the arrangements. BASTIN, Ralph D. Bastin, Sunday February 3, 2008, 1919-2008. WAYNESBURG - Ralph Donald Bastin, 88, formerly of Eubank, died Thursday. Born Oct. 18, 1919, in Casey County, to the late Green and Bertha Roy Bastin, he is the widower of Charlotte Freeman Bastin. Ralph served with the Army during World War II. Survivors include a brother, Edward of Fort Myers, Fla.; sisters, Shirley Durbin of Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Dorothy Williams of Cincinnati and Bonnie Jean Caron of Yosemite; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services with military honors will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Arlington Memorial Cemetery, Cincinnati. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. BAXTER, Thelma Baxter, Wednesday November 26, 2008, 1920-2008. Thelma Wilkerson Brant Baxter, age 88, of Laughlin Way, Garrard County, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at her residence. Born Tuesday, July 27, 1920, in Casey County, she was a daughter of the late T.J. and Vina Lee Wilkerson. She worked in retail for many years at Hub Frankel and was a former member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Tina Brant (Jim) Laughlin of Garrard County; sisters Betty Ward of Willisburg and Janice Carter of Florida; a stepgrandson, Mark Laughlin; four stepgreat-grandchildren, Broc and Bryan Laughlin and Dustin and Alesia Faust; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Baxter was predeceased by her first husband, Felix Brant; second husband, Lloyd Baxter; brothers, James and Danny Wilkerson; sisters, Geneva Owens, Emma Gladys Vaughn and Dean Johnston; and a stepgranddaughter, Lynda Faust. Graveside funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. BECK, Charles E. Beck, Sunday March 16, 2008, 1921-2008. STANFORD Charles E. Beck, 86, formerly of Danville, died March 14, 2008. A native of Lincoln County, he was born April 5, 1921, to Lena (Lindholm) and Charles E. Beck Sr. He was a graduate of McKinney High School. Just prior to World War II, Mr. Beck was a student at Berea College majoring in agriculture. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, rising from cadet to B-29 captain. By the war's end, he flew bombing missions in the Pacific theater. At the conclusion of the war, he began his business career in Detroit as a cost analyst at Murray Corp. While attending Wayne State University part time in the evenings, he joined the Ford Motor Co. In 1949, he married Ruth Evelyn Sintay, who predeceased him in 2000. In 1959, he was appointed director of the business planning office, where he engineered mergers and acquisitions for Ford. Upon Ford's completion of the Philco acquisition in 1961, he was elected president of Philco-Ford in Philadelphia. In 1964, he was elected president of American Bosch Arma Corp., later renamed AMBAC Industries, of Garden City, N.Y. The added titles of chairman and chief executive officer were awarded to Mr. Beck in 1965. Mr. Beck continued to serve in these roles until AMBAC's acquisition by United Technologies in 1978. Mr. Beck also was a director of New York-based Anchor Savings Bank in the 1970s. Mr. Beck received honorary doctors of law degrees from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky., and LaSalle University in Philadelphia. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from Wayne State University, Detroit. He was a trustee of Berea College in Kentucky for several years in the 1960s and 1970s. Mr. Beck principally resided in Florida after 1978. He also was the owner of Roselawn Farm of Danville until 1984. After 20 years in Boca Raton, he and his wife relocated to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1998. He is survived by three children, Robert of Denver, Colo., Susan and husband Clinton of St. Petersburg, Fla., and David of Dallas, Texas; and three grandchildren. His sister, Helen Joyner, a lifelong resident of Lincoln and Boyle counties, predeceased him in 2000. Two other siblings died many years earlier. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, 300 Clear Creek Road, Pineville, KY 40977. Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BEDINGER, Monie J. Bedinger, Sunday March 2, 2008 Monie J. Bedinger, 71, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Ross. Monie graduated from Bate High School in 1954 and received her LPN nursing degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She was a member of the Celestine Eastern Star No. 9. Monie is survived by her children, Stephanie Ross-Foy of Arlington, Va., Louis (Anita) Ross of Lexington, Ky., James (Lisa) Ross of San Francisco, Calif., and Christopher (Beverly) Ross of Danville, Ky.; one brother, Horace (Betty) Ross of Lexington, Ky.; four sisters, Rosa Ross Scotton of Hustonville, Ky., Allie (Dwight) Williams of Lexington, Ky., Paulette Ganns of Danville, Ky., and A. Jay Carpenter Ross of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets, in Danville, Ky. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Tuesday until time of service. BEDINGER, Monie J. Bedinger, Sunday March 2, 2008,. Monie J. Bedinger, 71, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Ross. Monie graduated from Bate High School in 1954 and received her LPN nursing degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She was a member of the Celestine Eastern Star No. 9. Monie is survived by her children, Stephanie Ross-Foy of Arlington, Va., Louis (Anita) Ross of Lexington, Ky., James (Lisa) Ross of San Francisco, Calif., and Christopher (Beverly) Ross of Danville, Ky.; one brother, Horace (Betty) Ross of Lexington, Ky.; four sisters, Rosa Ross Scotton of Hustonville, Ky., Allie (Dwight) Williams of Lexington, Ky., Paulette Ganns of Danville, Ky., and A. Jay Carpenter Ross of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and a great- grandchild. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets, in Danville, Ky. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Tuesday until time of service. BEGLEY, Geneva Begley, Thursday November 13, 2008, 1926-2008. Geneva White Begley, 82, of Danville passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Mrs. Begley was the widow of George William quot;
Billquot;
Begley of Begley Drug Co. Born Feb. 2, 1926, in Perryville, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Goble and Ovie Yankee White, both of whom preceded her in death. Geneva was a graduate of Perryville High School. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church of Danville. Geneva was a master bridge player and a very active member of Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Begley was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Carey and Jean Cowan. Survivors include two sons, George R. Begley (Penny) and Bruce B. Begley (Cathy M.), both of Richmond; four grandchildren, George Gibson Begley, Lori Begley Polly (Eric), Brittany B. Begley and Jenna H. Begley; one great-grandchild, Natalie Sue Polly; and three sisters, Margaret White Wilson (Jim), Sue White Lanham and Jenny Lawson (Cecil). Funeral services for Geneva Begley will be conducted at noon today at the Oldham, Roberts & Powell Funeral Home in Richmond with Jerry Shepard officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to one's favorite charity. . BEGLEY, Magdalene Begley, Friday September 19, 2008, 1927-2008. LANCASTER - Magdalene Begley, 83, of Paint Lick died Tuesday. Born Aug. 7, 1927, in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Ebb and Mary Miller Lamb. She had been a nurse at Pattie A. Clay Hospital and a member of Hyattsville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Begley; two sons, Ralph Begley of Tennessee and Thomas Begley of Lancaster; two brothers, Lewis Lamb of Lancaster and Cecil Lamb of Paint Lick; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Manse Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. BELCHER, Elisha Belcher, Friday November 7, 2008, 1943-2008. JUNCTION CITY - Elisha Oden Belcher, 64, of Old Lebanon Road, Perryville, died Monday. Born Dec. 1, 1943, in Danville, he was the son of the late Clarence Oden and Elizabeth Mae Chambers Belcher. He was a life-long farmer in the Danville and Mount Vernon area. Survivors include a son, Anthony Oden (Mary Beth) Belcher; a stepdaughter, Margo Hartman; a granddaughter; four stepgrandchildren; a brother, David Belcher; and five sisters, Ruth Boyd, Judy Baker, Delores Belcher, Frances Pendergraph and Mary Martin. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church of Junction City. Information provided by Stith Funeral Home. BELL, Annette Bell, Monday December 1, 2008, 1966-2008. WAYNESBURG - Annette Bell, 42, of Phillippe Road died Saturday. Born Aug. 28, 1966, in Casey County, she was a daughter of Dallas and Jean Durham Hatter, both of Waynesburg. She was an LPN for 13 years at Fort Logan Hospital and a member of Parlor Grove Baptist Church. Other survivors include a brother, Danny Hatter, a niece, Kelly Hatter, and a nephew, Clinton Hatter, all of Danville. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dunham Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. BELL, Justin Bell, Sunday, June 29, 2008, 1977-2008. JUNCTION CITY - Barry Justin Bell, 30, of Junction City died Friday, June 27. Born Oct. 27, 1977, in Boyle County, he was the son of Barry Bell of Danville and Tish Smallwood of Junction City. He was a member of Junction City First Christian Church and a Marine. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Bell; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Paula Smallwood of Junction City; three brothers, Jacob Bell of Danville, and Levi and Blue Smallwood, both of Junction City; and a sister, Lindsay Bell of Danville. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ben and Roberta Bell. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland by Brothers Gary Douglas and Ken Ward, with burial in Junction City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob Bell, Mikie Sinkhorn, Jeremy Shepherd, Trip Wilson, Donnie Jones, Robert Lear, Nicholas Wilburn and Levi Smallwood. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. BELL, Lizzie Bell, Wednesday December 24, 2008, 1916-2008. PERRYVILLE - Elizabeth quot;
Lizziequot;
Bell, 92, of Danville, formerly of Perryville, died Sunday in Danville. Born May 7, 1916, in Marion County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Nannie Logan Bell. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Carl Bell of Danville; a sister, Laura Bottoms of Ohio; four grandchildren, Carla Yocum, Vicky Alcorn, and Stephanie and Tremain Singleton; and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Springhill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be after 10 a.m. Saturday at Wilder Funeral Home. BENNER, Lawrence D. Benner, Thursday March 27, 2008, 1940-2008. MORELAND - Lawrence Dean Benner, 67, of Moreland died Monday. Born May 29, 1940, in Everett, Wash., he was a son of the late Gerald Lewis and Gladys Andersen Benner. He attended Ellisburg Baptist Church and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his companion, Jewell Loper of Moreland; a son, Alan Benner of Olympia, Wash.; two daughters, Deana Turner of Olympia, Wash., and Danica Ells of Pinehurst, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Olympia, Wash. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BENNETT, Pearl Bennett, Monday October 20, 2008, 1931-2008. Pearl Morris Bennett, 77, of Ballard Road, Lancaster, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. Born June 20, 1931, she was the daughter of Claude and Pearl Marie Richardson Morris. A member of Buena Vista Baptist Church and a homemaker, Pearl loved arts and crafts and ceramics, and was a collector of baskets and angels. She was a wonderful cook and a member of Winchester Homemaker's Club and Senior Women's Club. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John H. quot;
Juniorquot;
Bennett of Lancaster; five children, Larry Wayne Bennett of Lancaster, Evelyn Carroll (Ralph) Culp of Harrodsburg, Thomas Alan (Judy) Bennett of Georgetown, Norma Faye (John) Pennebaker of Lexington and Vivian K. (Roger) Maupin of Georgetown; a sister, Gladys Agee of Lexington, seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, officiated by the Rev. Larry Harris. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association. BERNARD, Attis Bernard, Wednesday March 12, 2008, 1931-2008. LIBERTY - Attis quot;
Buttermilkquot;
Bernard, 76, of Dunnville died Monday. Born Nov. 17, 1931, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Stanley and Cordie Holt Bernard. He was retired from Tarter Gate, and a member of 910 Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Opal Roy Bernard; a son, Johnny Bernard of Russell Springs; three brothers, Arvis, Avery and Gene Bernard, all of Dunnville; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Clifford DeHart officiating. Burial will be in Thomas Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. BERNARD, Jerry Bernard, Sunday December 14, 2008. LIBERTY - Jerry D. Bernard, 51, died Thursday at his home on Lewis Avenue in Casey County. He attended Salem United Methodist Church and worked for Southerland Masonry Co. Survivors include his wife, Audrey Wethington Bernard; two sons, Greg Reed and Michael Bernard; a daughter, Callie Bernard; two brothers, J.C. and Caleb Bernard; and four sisters, Judy Pendleton, Patty Sanders, Vicki Shoopman and Misty Bernard. Services are 2 p.m. today at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Parton. Burial is in Combest Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the funeral home. BERNARD, Marilyn Bernard, Wednesday December 10, 2008, 1945-2008. LIBERTY - Marilyn Bernard, 63, died Monday at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. Born March 31, 1945, in Casey County, she was the wife of Caleb Bernard and attended Brush Creek Pentecostal Church. Other survivors include a daughter, Frankie Nichole May of Liberty; a granddaughter, McKinzie Bernard; three brothers, Layton, Jerry and Dennis Rodgers; and four sisters, Retha Drostie, Sandra Mills, Pearl Fields and Pam Price. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Shirley Denson. Burial will be in Whited Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. BERRYMAN, Linda Berryman, Friday October 10, 2008, 1943-2008. HARRODSBURG - Linda Lou Broce Berryman, 65, died Wednesday in Versailles. Born Nov. 8, 1943, in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late William and Ethel Broce. Linda was an LPN employed at Harrodsburg Health Care Manor. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Gilliam and Scott Gilliam; two daughters, Melissa Gilliam and Heather King; and three sisters, Pricilla Blacketer, Wanda Bullock and Theulah Sutton. She was preceded in death by a son, Gene Lowery Patterson Jr., and a brother, Carlos Broce. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday. BEST, Marie I. Best, Friday August 22, 2008, 1925-2008. Marie Isham Best of Harrodsburg, widow of James Everett Best, died Wednesday. She was a retired office manager for Dairyman Inc. and a member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church and Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Vevia Sue Best of Harrodsburg; a son, James E. (Elizabeth) Best Jr. of Paducah; and two sisters, Mildred Isham and Pauline Votaw, both of Harrodsburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and before the service Saturday. Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association. BEST, Roy D. Best, Monday March 31, 2008, 1926-2008. Roy Donald Best, 81, of Danville died Wednesday in Lexington. He was the husband of Opal Edwards Best. Born Dec. 27, 1926, he was a son of the late Paul and Irene Bugg Best. For more than 30 years, Roy lived in Birmingham, Ala., while working as a truck broker for Ryder Trucking Co. He was an Army veteran, having served with the military police during World War II, a member of Perryville United Methodist Church, a graduate of Mackville High School, and he attended Campbellsville and Centre colleges. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of American Legion Post 46. Since moving back to Danville, Roy enjoyed being a very active member of McDowell Wellness Center. In addition to his wife of 44 years, Opal, he is survived by four sisters, Agnes B. White of Perryville, Polly (Joe) Jensen of Louisville, and Luda (Joe) Sowell and Norma (Burt) Bradshaw, both of California; a brother, Garland (Frances) Best of Louisville; and many special nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend, who was beloved by all. He touched many lives with his warm heart, great sense of humor and ready generosity. He will be dearly missed. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wilder Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wes Winchell, Tommy Lester, Barry, Paul, Jerry Don and Gary Best, and David White. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Greene, Charlie Bradley, Hank Senior, Stuart Powell, Junior Hundley, Jack Carey, John Stigall and Barry Coulter. Visitation is 5-8 p. m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the building fund at Perryville United Methodist Church. BIGELOW, Inez Bigelow, Tuesday February 5, 2008, 1917-2008. STANFORD - Inez Bigelow, 90, of Stanford died Saturday at Golden Living Center. Born Oct. 16, 1917, in Nerstrand, Minn., she was a daughter of the late Ludvig K. Lee and Betsy Marie Arnegaard. She was a nurse and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her friend and caregiver, Marlene Locke of Waynesburg. A private service is planned. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BILES, Doris Biles, Sunday June 8, 2008, 1930-2008. Doris Fleming Biles, 78, died Friday, June 6, 2008, after a brief illness. Born June 4, 1930, in Stanford, she was the daughter of the late Ernest A. and Doris Griggs Fleming. She retired from Central Supply and Equipment Co. and was a bookkeeper for more than 25 years. She was a member of The Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her son, Bill (Margaret) Biles of Lexington; a brother, Jim (Ruby Lea) Fleming of Old Hickory, Tenn.; two stepgrandchildren, Amy and Zach Hall; and several cousins. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bellevue Cemetery with the Rev. James Stewart officiating. Donations are suggested to the Meals on Wheels program of the Presbyterian Church, Heritage Hospice or the Wilderness Trace Child Development Center. Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BILES, George R. Biles, Wednesday January 30, 2008, 1927-2008. George Ross Biles, 80, husband of Virginia Ragland Biles, died Jan. 28, 2008, at his residence.Born March 18, 1927, in Danville, Ky., he was the son of the late John Howard and Estella Oleta Ross Biles. He was a 1945 graduate of Danville High School, a 1955 graduate of Centre College, a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran, former owner of Bluegrass Printing Co. and a retired caseworker at Northpoint Training Center. He was a longtime member of the Urban Renewal Board, an Eagle Scout, a Hospice volunteer, a former member of the Danville Rotary Club and a member of First Christian Church.In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, William Shores (Margaret) Biles of Lexington, Ky., and Steven Howard Biles of Covington, Ky.; a daughter, Maripat Louise Biles of Danville, Ky.; three stepchildren, Virginia quot;
Ginnyquot;
(William) O'Donnell of Chicago, Ill., N.B. quot;
Buckquot;
(Julie) Graham of Danville, Ky., and William Montrose quot;
Montyquot;
(Laura) Graham of Mobile, Ala.; a sister, Mary Ann (Sam) Burke of Danville, Ky.; and 10 grandchildren, Ginger O'Donnell, Rollie Graham, Trevor Graham, Jack Graham, Will Graham, Ellie Graham, Amy Hall, Zach Hall, Hunter Biles and Gretchen Biles. He was predeceased by a sister, Betty Jean Dunn.Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Richard Putney Guerrant, the Rev. Jerry Shepard and the Rev. Kristi Stuckel. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery.Honorary pallbearers are Guy Best, Jim Brown, Bob Sowders, Guy Richardson, A. Jack May and members of Danville High School Class of 1945.Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Heritage Hospice or First Christian Church. BILODEAU, Richard A. Bilodeau, Thursday August 14, 2008. Richard Albert Bilodeau, 70, beloved husband of Margie (nee Chaney), devoted father of Eric, grandfather of Kilen, died Aug. 12, 2008. He was the son of Albert and the late Victoria, and the brother of the late Robert and Roland (JoAnne) Bilodeau. He was an active member of the Jehovah's Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall in Danville, Ky. Friends are welcome at the memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall, 229 Fox Run Trail, Danville. BLACK, Aileen Black, Thursday September 25, 2008, 1916-2008. HARRODSBURG - Aileen McCrystal Black, 92, widow of Robert Bishop Black, died Tuesday. Born July 17, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Henry James and Nora Logue McCrystal. She was owner of Aileen's Beauty Shop for 45 years. Survivors include nephews, Danny and David Chilton, Donnie and Doug Lester, J.B. White, Gordon Schooling, and Terry, Michael, Greg, Roger and Brent Black; nieces, Betty Feagins, Diane Goodaker, Kathy Hocker, Denise Placido, Judy Schooling and Ruth Doris Tripp; and her caregiver, Doris Foster. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and after 7 a.m. Friday. BLACK, Douglas E. Black, Tuesday April 15, 2008, 1946-2008. MIDDLEBURG - Douglas E. Black, 61, of Louisville died Monday. Born Nov. 30, 1946, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Louis E. and Agnes Hopper Black. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ponder Black; a daughter, Mary Black; a brother, Darrell Black; three sisters, Constina Hamilton, Danis Luttrell and Gaytha Wilham; a grandson, Zachary Allgeier; a great-granddaughter, Evangiline Williams. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Bartle Funeral Home, Middleburg, by the Rev. C.B. Carman. Burial will be in Willow Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Thursday until time of service. BLACK, Opal Black, Sunday July 13, 2008, 1922-2008. LIBERTY - Opal Maxine Black, 86, of Dunnville died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Russell County Hospital. Born July 5, 1922, in Casey County to the late W.H. Lawson and Rebecca Luttrell Lawson, she was a housewife and member of Bethany Church of Christ. Black was the wife of the late Fred Black. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Sue Roy; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Gertie Wall. Funeral services will be after 12 noon today at Bartle Funeral Home. Burial will be at Luttrell Cemetery. BLACK, Robert Black, Thursday July 17, 2008, 1933-2008. HARRODSBURG - Robert Lee Black, 75, of Lancaster Christian Care Center died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at the center. Born Jan. 27, 1933, in Louisville, Ky., he was the son of the late Margaret Black Burrus. He was a self-employed farm laborer and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include an aunt, Willie Jones of Lexington; and a cousin, Rosa M. Jones of Lexington. He was predeceased by a cousin, Raleigh B. Jones. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery by the Rev. Daryl Hodge. BLACK, Rowena Black, Friday April 4, 2008, 1935-2008. LIBERTY - Rowena Black, 72, of Reading, Ohio, died Sunday. Born July 28, 1935, in Casey County, she was the widow of Eugene Black. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Farmer; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. C.B. Carman officiating. Burial will be in Durham Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. BLANCHE, Luke M. Blanche, Thursday April 10, 2008. LEXINGTON - Luke M. Blanche, 89, formerly of Lexington died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Buford, Ga. His wife, Donna-Jo Dennison Blanche, preceded him in death. He was a retired sales manager for Stuart Powell Ford in Danville. He had been a member of Hunter Presbyterian Church, Lexington Lions Club and Lexington Dance Club, and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Blanche (Len) Garner, Buford, Ga.; a son, Mitchell Luke (Anne) Blanche, Nicholasville; sisters, Opal Bray and Laverne Jones; brother, Dalton Blanche; grandchildren, Mitchell L. (Melinda) Blanche Jr., Paul M. Blanche and Matthew D. Garner; and great-grandchildren, Elliott S. and Curtis M. Blanche. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland, where friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday and after 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601. BLANKINSHIP, Col. William Johnson Blankinship Sr., Sunday July 27, 2008, 1928-2008. Family and friends of Bill are invited to a graveside celebration of his life at Bellevue Cemetery, Danville, at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2, 2008, with his surviving children, Patricia Lee Worth of Santa Fe, N.M., the Rev. Joseph J. Blankinship V of High Point, N.C., and William J. Blankinship Jr. of Raleigh, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Loved by many, Bill passed away April 12, 2008, in Port Orange, Fla., after a brief struggle with cancer. Born Jan. 4, 1928, in Newcastle, he was the son of Lucy Bell Johnson Blankinship and Joseph Jourdan Blankinship III and graduated from Danville High School in 1946. Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force for 29 years, graduating from the first post-World War II pilot training program, the Class of 48A. Upon retirement from the USAF, he worked with Ronan Aviation of Danville, Sample International of Daytona Beach, Fla., and was a popular instructor at Embry Riddle Aviation University, Daytona Beach, Fla. Bill enjoyed a 28-year marriage to Barbara Worth Catron of Junction City. In 1975, they retired to Daytona Beach, Fla., where he was a deacon, then elder and served many years as Clerk of the Session at First Presbyterian Church of Daytona Beach. As well as his children and grandchildren, Bill is survived by his second wife, Merry Jane Cleveland Blankinship, Daytona Beach, Fla; and his stepchildren, Capt. (USN Ret.) Fred Cleveland of Coronado, Calif., and Beth Sullivan of San Francisco, Calif. BLANKINSHIP, William Johnson Blankinship Sr., Sunday April 27, 2008, 1928-2008. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Loved by many, Col. Bill Johnson Blankinship passed away April 12, 2008, in the care of Hospice of Volusia County, Port Orange, Fla., after a brief struggle with cancer. Bill was born Jan. 4, 1928, in Newcastle, to Lucy Bell Johnson Blankinship and Joseph Jourdan Blankinship III, and graduated from Danville High School in 1946. He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 29 years, graduating from the first post-World War II pilot training program, the Class of 48A. During his service, he flew 16 different types of aircraft and accumulated more than 9,000 hours of flight time. Bill's time in the Air Force was distinguished by flying more than 250 missions of the Berlin Airlift in 14 months for which he was awarded the Air Medal. In his service career he was also decorated with the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the nation's second highest peace time decoration, the Legion of Merit, for his role as second-in-command of the Air Force Logistics Command bringing this command into the computer age. Upon retirement from the service he worked with Ronan Aviation of Danville. Bill enjoyed a 28-year marriage to Barbara Worth Catron of Junction City. In 1975 they retired to Daytona Beach, Fla., where he received his civilian instructor pilot rating and a B.A. in Airport Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1979. Until his death he was an aviation claims adjustor for Sample International Inc. in Daytona Beach. Central to Bill's life was his Christian faith and active participation in the Presbyterian Church wherever he lived. He was a deacon, then elder and served many years as clerk of the session at First Presbyterian Church of Daytona Beach. He served on many boards of Central Florida Presbytery and for over 30 years was honored to present lay sermons in his churches and for Air Force memorials. Bill is survived by his beloved second wife of 29 years, Merry Jane Cleveland Blankinship, Daytona Beach, Fla; his children, Patricia Lee Worth of Santa Fe, N.M., the Reverend Joseph J. Blankinship V of High Point, N.C., and William J. Blankinship Jr. of Raleigh, N.C.; his step-children, Capt. (USN Ret.) Fred Cleveland of Coronado, Calif., and Beth Sullivan of San Francisco, Calif; and four grandchildren. His passing was honored by a memorial service April 15, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church in Daytona Beach. A graveside service and scattering of his ashes at Bellevue Cemetery in Danville will be announced by his children at a later date. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Danville. BLANTON, Barbara Blanton, Monday December 22, 2008, 1941-2008. LIBERTY - Barbara Ann Blanton, 67, died Saturday at her home in Yosemite. Born June 6, 1941, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Yosemite. Survivors include her caregivers, Dean and Mary Katherine Sneed of Yosemite; a brother, Danny Blanton of North Carolina; and may friends at her church and adult day care center. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Yosemite by Bro. Joseph Warren. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. McKinney-Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BLANTON, Cassandra Blanton, Tuesday September 23, 2008, 1984-2008. CRAB ORCHARD - Cassandra Louise Blanton, 24, of Lexington, formerly of West Liberty and Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident on I-64 near Mount Sterling, Ky. She was the wife of Christopher Paul Blanton, whom she married Nov. 1, 2005. Born Aug. 5, 1984, in West Liberty, Ky., she was the daughter of Edgar King and Reeca Prater. She was a student at Bluegrass Technical College in Lexington where she was studying radiology. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Christopher Paul Blanton of Lexington; a daughter, Aaliyah McCarty of Mount Sterling; a stepson, Jaydn Andrew Blanton of Crab Orchard; her parents, Edgar King and Reeca Lee Prater, both of West Liberty; sisters, Perdita Wireman of Lexington, Ralisha Howard of Flemingsburg, Betty Lou King of Irvine, and Christy King, Chrystal King and Carrie King, all of West Liberty; twin siblings, a sister, Nathena Madden of West Liberty, and a brother, Nathaniel Buck of Grayson; another brother, A.J. King of West Liberty; grandmother, Mable Nichol of West Liberty; and her foster parents, Mary and Less Marksberry of Olympia. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at McKnight Funeral Home by the Rev. Dan Gutenson. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home. BODNER, Carl W. Bodner, Wednesday April 30, 2008. Carl W. Bodner, 82, of Utica, Mich., formerly of Boyle County, died Saturday. He was a son of the late Adolph and Maggie Bodner. Mr. Bodner retired in 1987 after 20 years at Cape Industrial Co. Survivors include his wife, Margie Wilson Bodner; two daughters, Carla Smith and Darlene Wolff; two granddaughters, Breanne and Kaleana; a sister, Fannie Steinhauer; and a brother, Howard Bodner. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Bill Rhodus. Burial will be in Junction City Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Friday. Memorials may go to American Cancer Society. BODNER, Ernest quot;
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Bodner, Tuesday June 24, 2008, 1934-2008. Ernest quot;
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Bodner, 74, of Danville died Monday at his home. Born May 21, 1934, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Albert and Virginia Steinberger Bodner. He was an Army veteran, a contractor and a member of First Baptist Church of Junction City. He is survived by his wife, Jean Bowles Bodner of Danville; a son, Scott (Sherry) Bodner of Danville; a daughter, Gina Bodner Lane of Danville; two sisters, Mary Adams and Velma (Mark) Hogue, both of Moreland; and three grandchildren, Samantha and Jacob Bodner and Chandler Lane. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City with the Rev. Doug Strader, the Rev. Ernest Martin and the Rev. Dale Denton. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob Bodner, Paul Bodner, John Bodner, Sonny Barker, Joe Chance, Mark Kendrick, Norman Ferrell and Eddie Walker. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Wednesday in Junction City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to First Baptist Church of Junction City building fund. BOONE, Leroy G. Boone, Monday February 11, 2008, 1937-2008. STANFORD - Leroy Gooch Boone Sr., 70, of Stanford died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at his home. Giving his life to the Lord at age 11, he was first and foremost a Christian, a loving husband and father. Born April 19,1937, in Lincoln County, Ky., he was the son of the late Roy F. and Maggie Gooch Boone. He was owner and operator of Boone's Stanford Hardware for 30 years and past co-owner and operator of Boone's Feed Store from 1942 to 1979. He was a member of Stanford Christian Church, choir director, elder and Sunday School teacher. He was a former member and trombone player of the FFA National Band, Stanford City Council, Chamber of Commerce and honoree of Leroy Gooch Boone Sr. Day, presented by the City of Stanford on Saturday, July 14, 2007, which recognized him for his lifelong contribution given to the City of Stanford and Stanford Christian Church. The honor recognized Boone and his family for the part they played in the economic stability of the city with Boone's Feed Store and Boone's Hardware. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Smith Boone of Stanford; a son, Leroy Gooch Boone Jr. (Patricia) of Stanford; two grandchildren, Christopher and Natalie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Boone Gander. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be the Revs. Richard Reed and Jerry Browning. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Casketbearers will be Roy Gander, Julian Gander, Mike Smith, Greg Smith, Roy Smith, Todd Smith, Tim Smith and Dr. Rod Bates. Honorary bearers will be Frank Lett, Jim Ray, Greg Oaks, Dr. Eric King, Mike Taylor, Gregg Baird, Byron Crawford, Tommy Sudduth, Dr. Shea Lair, Tim Lair, Paul Long, Tom Teater, Mike Bastin and elders and deacons of Stanford Christian Church. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be given to Stanford Christian Church choir. BOTTOM, Jean Bottom, Thursday May 15, 2008, 1940-2008. HARRODSBURG - Jean Bottom, 68, of Harrodsburg died Tuesday. Born July 12, 1940, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Mae Bugg Gibson. She was the widow of Benny Bottom. Survivors include five daughters, Sandra Davis, Kim Bottom, Crystal Kiassi, Vicki Guzman and Sheryl Vaught; two brothers, Roger Gibson and Dennis Gibson; and three sisters, Magdalene Bunton, Mildred Sharp and Linda Gibson. A graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. James Harley officiating. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jean Bottom Family, P.O. Box 253, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. BOTTOM, Robert Bottom, Wednesday July 30, 2008, 1931-2008. HARRODSBURG - Robert Mallery Bottom, 76, husband of Mary Anna Bottom, died Monday. He was the son of the late William Taylor and Mary Bottom. Other survivors include sons, Robert B., John T. and Clifford B. Bottom; daughters, Rose Derringer and Margie Pike; stepsons, Bill and Eddie Bottom; brothers, J.T., Darrell, Wathan and Walter Bottom; sisters, Wandola Cheatham and Barbara Steele; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Deva Marie Bottom. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and after 7 a.m. Thursday. BOTTOMS, Ike Bottoms, Thursday January 17, 2008, 1932-2008. R.C. quot;
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Bottoms, 76, husband of Polketta Bottoms of Lexington, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Friday at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington. A native of Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Roy and Clora Bottoms. He was a retired Trane Co. employee and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Local survivors include his brother, Fred Bottoms of Harrodsburg; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, 552 Ash St., Lexington. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Information courtesy of Parks Funeral Home. BOTTOMS, Lyndall Maxine Bottoms, Thursday March 20, 2008, 1934-2008. Lyndall Maxine Gray Bottoms, 74, of Perryville died Wednesday in Danville. She was the widow of Jimmie Bottoms. Born Jan. 24, 1934, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Turk and Edith Carpenter Gray. Maxine was a homemaker and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Richie (Vickie) Bottoms of Harrodsburg; two daughters, Dale (Clyne) Lanham of Perryville and Carol (Ed) VanderTeems of Danville; a brother, Aaron (Ethel) Gray of Mercer County; seven grandc

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