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Henry County Obituary Records - These records are a PARTIAL extract of the Henry County Local (HCL) Obituaries. These records range from the early 1900's to the present day and were Submitted By: the contributor listed below. Not all the obituaries contained during the years of the newspaper have been extracted. Please use this information as a starting point for your own research. |
Contributed By: E. T. "Hammer" Smith
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Elouise Acree, 63, of LaGrange, died Monday, May 19, 2008 at Baptist East Hospital. She was a housekeeper for the Richwood and a member of the Buckner Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Ellis and Eunice Thompson.
She is survived by three daughters: Teresa Acree and Husband, Billy, Pam Louden and companion, Jimmy Payton, and Laura Stough and husband, Robert; one son: Mark Bastin and wife, Jenny; three brothers: Clifford Thompson, Clayton Thompson and Dale Thompson; one sister: Janice Runyon; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: James Robert Acree; three siblings: Dorothy Cundiff, Randall Thompson and Elsie Thompson and one grandson.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 23rd, at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home. Rev. Bert Morgan officiated. Interment was in the Valley of Rest Cemetery, LaGrange.
Henry County Local May 28, 2008
Robert �Bubby� Acree, 52, of New Castle, died Friday, June 20, 2008. He was a member of the Beulah Land Baptist Church and employed by Nationwide.
He is survived by his wife: Linda �DeDe� Acree; one daughter: Jennifer Sparks and husband: Stanley; two sons: Jeremy Acree and Adam Acree; two brothers: Butch Acree and Doug Acree and one sister: Cricket Callis.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24th, at Heady Radcliffe Funeral Home, LaGrange. Rev. Doug Acree officiated. Interment was in the Valley of Rest Cemetery, LaGrange.
Henry County Local June 25, 2008
Jessie T. Adams, (1900-1924), son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, died at the King�s Daughter�s Hospital at Frankfort on August 31, 1924. Although he had not been in good health for about two years, his death brought a great shock to his family and many friends.
Jessie was a good boy and numbered his friends by the extension of his acquaintance.
He was a regular attendant of the Christian Church Sunday School at Eminence where many tender ties of love and friendship were found.
He was buried in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local September 12, 1924
Milton Adams, 81, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marshall Stivers and Mr. Stivers, at Glenarm, at 1:00 Tuesday morning, February 11, 1936.
He is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Gusta Ethington, of Oldham County.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 Thursday Afternoon at the Grubridge Church with burial in the Grubridge Cemetery. Rev. J. B. Yager, LaGrange, conducted the services.
Henry County Local February 14, 1936
Mrs. Cordelia Adler, 65, of Bethlehem, widow of the late Uley Adler, died Friday morning, August 23, 1935, of cancer of the liver. She had been active until about twelve days before her death. Before her marriage she was a Miss Blackerby.
She is survived by ten children, Mrs. J.M. Frazier, Mrs. John Washburn, Mrs. Ed Washburn, Mrs. Selester Baxter, Mrs. Elmer Baxter, Mrs. Ira Rucker, Mrs. Nick Tingle, Mrs. Lorenzo Raisor, Mr. Blaine Adler and Mr. Chester Adler; several grandchildren and one brother, Mr. Mumphrey Blackerby.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church where her funeral was preached Saturday afternoon by Pastor W. E. Richardson. Burial was in the Point Pleasant Cemetery.
Henry County Local August 30, 1935
Mrs. Ollie Barton Aldridge, 54 (1881-1936), died at her home near Franklinton Monday. She was the wife of Linden Aldridge and was a member of the Point Pleasant Christian Church.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Franklinton Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. L. D. Fisher of Somerset. Burial was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth Dodd, Mrs. Garnett Tingle and Miss Alice Aldridge; three sons: George W. Aldridge, Dalton Aldridge and Gilbert Aldridge, all of Henry County; four brothers: T. H. Barton, Franklinton; John Barton, Point Pleasant; Henry Barton, New Castle and Abraham Barton, Austin, Texas; four sisters: Mrs. Minnie Smith, Mrs. Carrie Raisor, Mrs. Sophia Dean, Louisville and Mrs. Edgar Knight, New Castle.
Henry County Local February 14, 1936
Brown Allen
Clifton Brown Allen, (October 27, 1908 � September 10, 1934), son of J. E. Allen, Magistrate of District No. 1 on the Henry County Fiscal Court, died Monday morning at Norton Infirmary, Louisville, from powder burns received in an explosion Saturday at the rock quarry on the Guy Cheatham farm.
Allen, accompanied by his brother-in-law, Orville Baker, were pouring powder into a hole that had been sprung with dynamite just a few minutes before. The hole had not cooled and the powder can exploded inflicting severe burns to Allen and minor burns to Baker. Earl Allen, brother of Brown Allen, was not hurt as he was out of reach of the explosion. He suffered painful burns on his hands in tearing the burning clothing from his brother. Baker ripped his own clothes off before he was burned very badly.
Dr. Elliston rushed Brown Allen to the Louisville hospital where he died Monday morning.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Smithfield Cemetery with Rev. J. B. Yager of LaGrange officiating.
He is survived by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Allen; a sister: Mrs. Orville Baker; two brothers: Earl Allen and Paul Allen; his wife: Mrs. Kathleen McDonald Allen, a bride of two months and two children by a former marriage, Doris Bonita, 5, and C. B. Allen, Jr., 2, all of Jericho.
Mr. Allen has conducted a milk route from Jericho to Louisville for a number of years. He attended the LaGrange High School and was a member of the Smithfield Christian Church.
Henry County Local September 14, 1934
Mrs. Hallie Rowland Arnold, 77, widow of C. M. Arnold, pioneer educator of Eminence and a member of a family of early settlers of the community, died at her home on South Main Street on Thursday morning following an illness of several months.
She is survived by a daughter: Mrs. L. S. Moss, Eminence; two sons: C. M. Arnold, Bloomfield and W. June Arnold, Lexington; and by two brothers: Clark Rowland, Shelbyville and Henry Rowland, Louisville.
Funeral services were held at the residence at 4:00 p.m. Saturday with burial in the Eminence Cemetery.
Henry County Local August 24, 1934
Clifton �Sonny� Arnsparger, 78, of Pleasureville died Saturday, November 171979 at the Jewish Hospital, Louisville. Mr. Arnsparger was the honorary president of the Central Bank of Pleasureville and had served as a Director for several years. He was a retired farmer and was owner and operator of the Henry County Food Locker in New Castle until his retirement.
He is survived by two sons: Logan Arnsparger and Coleman Arnsparger both of Pleasureville; four grandchildren and one brother: Marion Arnsparger, Pleasureville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20th at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Malcolm Pugh, Pastor of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local November 22, 1979
Funeral services for Warren Ashbrook, 49, who died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Amanda Ashbrook, following a short illness, were held on Wednesday at the residence by the Rev. Austin, pastor of the Methodist Church at Otisco, IN, with burial in the Campbellsburg Cemetery.
Besides his mother, he is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Beatrice Sutton of Otisco, IN and Miss Edith Ashbrook, Sulphur, and one brother, Charlie Lee Ashbrook, Sulphur.
Henry County Local July 13, 1934
James E. Aynes, 86, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at the Beehive Homes, Shelbyville. He was a native of Henry County, the son of the late Sylvan and Ollie DeShay James Aynes, a former service station equipment installer, a member of the Waddy Masonic Lodge #662, past district deputy Masonic Grand Master and a member of the Shelby Christian Church.
He is survived by one son: Charles Aynes, Hamilton, OH; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Faye Dunaway Aynes.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21st, at Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. Steve Boyd officiated. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local December, 2002
Mrs. Carrie Nash Banta, 71 (1860-1931), died Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at her home in Pleasureville. Death was attributed to complications. The deceased was the wife of W. C. Banta, prominent Pleasureville citizen.
She is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Jennie Campbell, Waddy and Mrs. Claud Banta, Shelbyville; three brothers: Harmon Nash, California, Richard Nash, Louisville and James Nash, Pleasureville.
Funeral services were conducted on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasureville Baptist Church with burial in the Pleasureville Cemetery. The deceased was a faithful member of the Baptist Church.
Henry County Local December 4, 1931
Amelia Banta
Last week the grim reaper of death again visited our little community taking from it Mrs. Loyd (Amelia) Banta, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ivers. Mrs. Banta was sick just a short time and all that loving hands could do was done, but God was ready for her and although we cannot look through the mist of tears and see it God doeth all things for the best.
Mrs. Banta was just in the prime of life and is survived by her husband, her mother and father, three sisters and three brothers, and three small children who will need her care. They are at present with their grandmother and grandfather Ivers.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church by Rev. James E. Wright. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local April 8, 1927
Pryor E. Banta, 92, of Louisville, died Monday, May 19, 1986.
He is survived by one son: Frank Banta, Louisville; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 21st at the Russman Funeral Home, Louisville. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 5, 1986
Lily Barnett
Lily Barnett, 6, of Shelbyville, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.
She is survived by her mother: Amy Workman Barnett, Shelbyville; her father: Brian Barnett, Henry County; three half brothers: Adam Barnett, Carroll County, Joshua Barnett, Henry County and Zachary Barnett, Shelbyville; grandparents: Cyndi Workman and Robbie Workman, both of Simpsonville, Everett and Donzetta Barnett, Shelbyville, Carolyn Barnett, Pleasureville and great-grandmother: Peggy Workman, Florence. She was preceded in death by her brother: Nathan Lee Barnett.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15th at Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. David Workman officiated. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local May 21, 2008 Nell Moss Bate
Mrs. Nell Moss Bate, 68, wife of James S. Bate, prominent landowner of Smithfield, died Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the apartment of her son, James S> Bate, Jr., Louisville. Mrs. Bate had been ill for about six weeks and had been with her son since her illness started.
She is survived by her husband: James S. Bate, Smithfield; her son: James S. Bate, Jr., Louisville and a brother: Harry Moss, Smithfield.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Fred W. Simpson, pastor of the Eminence Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in the Smithfield Cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Episcopalian Church.
Henry County Local December 6, 1935
Sandra K. Batterton, 60, of Louisville, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.
She was a member of the Kenwood Heights Christian Church and worked at National Reinforced Steel Co. for 29 years until it closed and worked nine years at the Hazelwood Center.
Sandra is preceded in death by her father: Hillis Batterton; brother: Troy Batterton; maternal grandparents: Arthur and Jessie Speed; paternal grandparents: E. T. and Mabel Batterton; and aunt and uncle, Ruby and Cecil Payton.
Survivors include her mother: Ileana Underwood, Louisville; cousins: Helen Erwin (Larry), Tom Payton (Donna), and Felecia Baker (James); her pride and joy: Maray and William Baker, all of Pleasureville and good friend: Thomas Welch.
Services were at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd at Sholar Funeral Home Pleasureville, with Rev. Randy Beard, pastor of the Kenwood Heights Christian Church and Rev. Larry Keaton, chaplain at the Hazelwood Center, officiating. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery. Courier-Journal May 1, 2008
Jane Batts
Mrs. Jane Batts, 70 (1864- August 5, 1934), died Sunday morning at her home at Lacie. Death was attributed to a heart attack, although she had been in failing health for about a year.
Funeral services were conducted at the Hopewell Church on Monday August 13th at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Richard officiating. Burial was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Jack Berry and two sons: John Batts and Charlie Batts all of Henry County. She is also survived by a brother and seven grandchildren.
Henry County Local August 10, 1934
Mr. Joel Batts died at his home near here Friday morning, May 27, 1927 at the age of 72.
He had been a sufferer for many months but was very patient and he expressed his willingness to go when the summons should come. For 52 years he had been a member of the Baptist Church and at the time of his death was deacon of the church at this place.
He was a devoted husband and father and a kind neighbor and had many friends by which he will be sadly missed. He leaves a wife and one son, Chester Batts of this place and one grandson, Maurice Batts of Port Royal.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church by his pastor Rev. A. M. Tate and the remains were taken to Port Royal for burial.
Henry County Local June 17, 1927
Katherine Batts, 94, of Turners Station, died Monday, March 17, 2008 at the Richwood in LaGrange. Daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Sanders Burch, she worked as a cook for the Campbellsburg Elementary School for ten years and was a member of the Turners Station Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter: Bertha Chadwell and husband, Calvin, New Castle; one son: Dennis Batts and wife, Carolyn, Carrollton; two brothers: Forrest H. Burch, Port Royal and Johnny Lee Burch, Eminence; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Raymond �Blue� Batts and one sister: Trula Mae Ethington.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Rucker, pastor of the Port Royal Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 26, 2008
On the 26th of February, 1927, little James H. Beckley was stricken with that dreadful disease, tuberculosis of the bone, and on the 6th day of June God relieved him from his suffering and pain and took him home. He was the only child of Bob and Hester Beckley, and was only 2 years and 10 months old. Besides his father and mother he leaves three grandfathers and five grandmothers and a large number of aunts and uncles and cousins.
Henry County Local June 17, 1927
John T. Beetem, Federal Veteran of the Civil War, died Wednesday night at the home of his son, Stanley Beetem, at Turners Station. He was 91 years old.
His body was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Williams, Carrollton, where funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Burial followed at the Odd Fellows Cemetery beside his wife, who died May 21, 1930.
Henry County Local September 28, 1934
Mrs. Susan Katherine Bemiss, 75, mother of Mrs. A. M. Hill, Eminence, died after a long illness at her home in Shelbyville on Monday, March 16, 1936 at 2:15 a.m. She was the widow of Willaim H. Bemiss, Confederate Veteran in the War Between the States. She was a native of Shelby County and a daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Heddon Heady.
Besides Mrs. Hill, she is survived by four other daughters, Mrs. R. A. Wood, Brussells, Belgium, Mrs. E. M. Hedges, Eastwood and Misses Mae and Lucille Bemiss and a son, Roger H. Bemiss, all of Shelbyville, and a sister, Mrs. John Bemiss, Louisville.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence with Rev. Dr. John h. MacNeill, pastor of the Shelbyville Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local March 20, 1936
Mamie Ruth Berry, 75, of Campbellsburg, died at Lakeview Nursing Home in Morgantown. She was a native of Henry County and a member of the Second Baptist Church in Campbellsburg.
She is survived by one son: Willie Berry, Ghent; one foster son: Jacob Monroe; one daughter: Mrs. Katherine Powers, Louisville; one foster daughter: Mrs. Claudette Durrett, Louisville; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24th at the Second Baptist Church in Campbellsburg. Rev. E. B. Higgins, Rev. Anderson and Rev. Coleman officiated. Interment was in the New Castle G.U.O.O.F. Cemetery. Ransdell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Henry County Local January 29, 1987
William Henry Blackaby, 31, of Franklinton, known as �Bounce� Blackaby, died of a crushed skull after being struck by an automobile late Saturday night on Highway 22, near Bethlehem.
Ralph Johnson, musician, of Frankfort, driver of the car which struck Blackaby, was charged with manslaughter. Examining trial was set for Tuesday morning in Henry County Court, at whichhe waived and was held to the Henry County Grand Jury on bond of $500.
Blackaby and his companions, it is reported, had gotten out of their car to help a county patrol car out of a ditch, when the automobile struck the victim. The car was driven by Johnson and was occupied by musicians returning to their home in Frankfort from a Gratz engagement.
Funeral services for Blackaby were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Franklinton.
From a book entitled: We Boast of the name of Blackerby, Blackaby, Blackorby Volume II, by Patt Roach.
Thomas Pearce Boyd, 69, of LaGrange, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008. He retired a Director of the Oldham County Parks and Recreation after 21 years. He was a member of the Beargrass Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife: Shirley Boyd, LaGrange; four sons: Stuart Boyd, Todd Boyd and wife Kristi, John Boyd and wife: Brenda and Marty ter Weeme and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24th at the Oldham County Funeral Home in LaGrange. Rev. Paul Briscoe officiated. Interment was in the Smithfield Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 28, 2008
Albert �Frog� Brierly, 73, of Campbellsburg died February 20, 2004 at Jewish Hospital, Shelbyville. He was the son of the late Robert and Maude Clark Brierly, a farmer and an Army Veteran.
He is survived by one sister: Ann Fitzgerald, Eminence and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23rd at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Doug Boyd, pastor of the Providence Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Henry County Local February, 2004
Ida M. Brooks, 90, of Pendleton, died Monday, June 16, 2008 at Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange. Daughter of the late Alves and Stella Buchanan Brooks, she was a member of the Sulphur Christian Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Howard Brooks and Leslie �Bubby� Brooks; three sisters: Gladys Garrett, Elsie Lee Staples and Laura Staples and special friend: Garnett Greenwood.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 19th at preewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. O. B. Smith, pastor of the Sulphur Christian Church, officiated, assisted by Dr. Dave Charlton, Pastor of the New Castle First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Sulphur Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 18, 2008
William Edwin Buford, a former resident of Henry County died January 2 in Raleigh, NC. He was 76 years old.
William was born in Frankfort, the son of John William and Vida Threlkeld Buford. Orphaned at an early age, he spent his childhood at Pleasureville with his grandmother, Mollie Wills Threlkeld and his uncle, Milton Wills. He attended Pleasureville High School and graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College with graduate work at Vanderbilt University. He also lived for a time with his aunts in New Castle, Elizabeth and Nancy Buford, while working at Holland�s Pharmacy.
He was Henry County manager for Senator Mills M. Logan�s successful reelection campaign in 1936.
In 1946 he went to work for the North Caroline Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and spent the rest of his working life there, helping other to help themselves.
He is survived by his wife: Frances Farrior Buford and daughters: Marjorie B. Wilkie and Elizabeth F. Buford. Siblings James Paul Buford and Marjorie Buford died young.
Funeral was in Raleigh on January 4, with burial in the Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh.
From a typed obit source and date unknown
Bette Calhoun
Bette Sue Spenneberg Calhoun, 61, of Lacie, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the Hospice Center in LaGrange. Daughter of the late Raymond Lee Spenneberg, she was a legal secretary and member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband: Burklin D. Calhoun, Lacie; mother: Cytha Rosamond Spenneberg, Carrollton; and two brothers: Ray Thomas Spenneberg and John William Spenneberg, both of Carrollton.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 11th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Rucker, pastor of the Port Royal Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 14, 2008 Virginia Callaway
Miss Virginia Callaway, (1887-1935), Eminence, died at 2:00 p.m. Thursdy, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Mayme Callaway, following an illness of four years. She had been seriously ill only a few days.
She is survived by her mother: Mrs. Mayme Callaway, Eminence; a brother: Shirley Callaway, Oakland, CA; and six sisters: Mrs. H. H. Drane, Eminence, Mrs. Hugh Elliott, Alliston, AL, Mrs. Walter Mansfield, Louisville, Mrs. Joseph Drane, Loriman, MI, Mrs. Roger Killingsworth, Chatfield, AR and Mrs. Lail Edwards, Frankfort.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the residence with Rev. John Dickson, Pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Eminence Cemetery.
Henry County Local November 1, 1935
Lucien Case
Lucien Case, 70, of Shelbyville, died Monday, April 28, 2008, in Louisville. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Shelbyville Moose Lodge and the U.A.W., a retired forklift operator from Ford Motor Company and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents: W. S. Case and Alma Wade Case.
He is survived by his wife: Dorothy �Dottie� A. Case, Shelbyville; one son: Stanley Case, Louisville; stepson: Greg Wood, Shelbyville; stepdaughter: Lee Ann Wood, Shelbyville; two brothers: L. B. Case, New Albany, IN and Jerry Case, LaGrange; and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2nd at the Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Brother Kenneth Shouse officiated. Interment was in the Fox Creek Cemetery in Anderson County.
Henry County Local May 7, 2008 Louisville Courier-Journal April 30, 2008
Mayme Caseldine
Miss Mayme Caseldine, member of a prominent Scott County family, died at 2:00 a.m. at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington following an operation two weeks ago.
The body was removed to her home on East Jackson Street here where services will be held at 9:00 Monday morning, with the Rev. Dr. W. W. Stout, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of which she was a member, officiating, assisted by Dr. C. A. Sweazy, pastor of the Georgetown Methodist Church. Immediately after the service the body will be taken to her girlhood home in Eminence for burial.
Miss Caseldine, a native of Henry County, had been living in Georgetown for approximately 30 years. For a number of years she conducted a private kindergarten
The daughter of the late John W. And Emma Crabb Caseldine, pioneer citizens of Henry County, Miss Caseldine is survived by two sisters: Mrs. C. N. Williams, Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. H. G. Henderson, Georgetown, a number of nieces and nephews among whom is Harry C. Caseldine of Georgetown.
Henry Co8unty Local from the Lexington Herald October 19, 1934
Ova Chadwell
Funeral services for Ova Chadwell, 57, farmer, who died at his home near Defoe Friday of pneumonia, were held Sunday at the Defoe Church, with burial in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Mr. Chadwell is survived by his wife: Mrs. Ida Bush Chadwell; a daughter: Miss Hessie Chadwell; a son: Hobart Chadwell, Defoe; and six sisters: Mrs. Alice Rucker, Mrs. Elizabeth Raisor, Mrs. Jessie Speed, Mrs. Nancy Kelley, Mrs. Lucy Harp and Mrs. Ruth Roberts, Henry County.
Henry County Local January 31, 1935
Claude Chilton
Claude W. Chilton, 57, of Milton, died Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late Paul Randolph Chilton and Paula Renee Vandemeulebroucke Hicks. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He was also a retired member of Pipefitters Local #522.
He is survived by two daughters: Amy Highfill and husband, Ray, Pendleton and Angela Robinson and husband, Greg, Eminence; step-mother: Hazel Chilton; five sisters: Sue Creekmore, Betty Calhoun, Louise Ferriell, Tammy Cramer and Bonnie Lynn; four brothers: Tim Chilton, Harry Wickersham, Bruce Hicks and Vance Hicks; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 19th at the Oldham County Aquatic Center, Buckner. Ransdell funeral Home, Campbellsburg, was in charge of the arrangements.
Henry County Local January 16, 2008
Mamie Chilton
Mrs. Mamie Florence Chilton, 82, of Sulphur, died Wednesday, May 28, 1986, at the Trimble Nursing Center, Bedford. She was a native of Carroll County; formerly of Turners Station; and a member of the Turners Station Baptist Church.
She is survived by on daughter: Mrs. Charles (Virgie Rae) Ricketts, Sulphur; two sons: Edward Warner Chilton, Campbellsburg and Bobby Eugene Chilton, Milton; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1st from Prewitt�s, New Castle. Dr. Clayton Klingenfus, pastor of the New Castle Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 5, 1986
Will Claxon
Will Claxon, 64 (February 2, 1866 � June 3, 1932), of Pleasureville, was drowned in the Kentucky River at Gratz on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. He was reported to have been fishing and fell backwards out of the boat. He had been at Gratz for some time working. The body was recovered immediately.
The deceased is survived by six children: Mrs. Will Hawkins, Gratz, with whom he had made his home while working there, Mrs. Ernest Minor, Lexington, Miss Mary Alice Claxon, Bethlehem, Charles Claxon, U. S. Army, and Leslie Claxon and Lawrence Claxon, both of Louisville; and two sisters: Mrs. Lydia Claxon, Pleasureville and Mrs. Minnie Pettit, Indianapolis.
Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 3, 1932
Mary Mitchell Clements
Mrs. Mary Mitchell Clements, 90 (1846-1936), widow of James Clements, died at 5:30 p.m. on June 29, 1936 at her home in Pleasureville. She had been in ill health for several years.
She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Anna Hughes, who lived with her mother, Mrs. A. P. Goodwin and Mrs. Robert Vance, of Pleasureville; four grandchildren, several great-grand children. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday July 1st at the residence. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local July 3, 1936
Euphenia Clubb
Mrs. Euphenia Clubb, 70, died at her home in Pleasureville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
She is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Joseph Roberts, LaGrange; three sons: Barton Clubb, Cemetery Hill, Newton Clubb, Bethlehem, and Gilbert Clubb, who lived with his mother; three sisters: Mrs. James Hundley, Eminence, Mrs. Christine Kinser, Dayton, OH and Mrs. Joan Beverly, Lockport and one brother: Lewis Roberts, Kingswood, KY.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. Grant, assisted by Rev. C. H. Greer. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local October 19, 1934
John R. Coblin
John R./ Coblin, 82 (March 26, 1842 � July 11, 1925), died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. P. Chapman, after an illness of several months. He was born near Port Royal and has spent his entire life in this community. He successfully devoted his time to farming. His father, Jimmie Coblin, was one of the pioneer settlers of this community. �Uncle John,� as most people called him, was a member of a family of ten all of whom lived to a ripe old age.
He is survived by two brothers: Abe and Tom Coblin and two sisters: Mrs. John Dunaway and Mrs. Ann Wilson and one daughter: Mrs. O. P. Chapman.
Burial was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local July 17, 1925
Lynden E. Cowherd
Lynden E> Cowherd, 73 (June 19, 1864 � January 10, 1936), formerly of Henry County, died Friday night at the home of his son, Shouse Cowherd, Knoxville, TN. He was a former resident of Sulphur, having married Miss Fannie Shouse, who preceded him in death 25 years ago.
The remains were brought to Sulphur on Sunday afternoon where funeral services were conducted at 2:00 at the Sulphur Christian Church, with Rev. Elliott officiating. Burial was in the Sulphur Cemetery.
Besides his son, he is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Ed Pogue, Lexington and Mrs. R. C. Hodges, Knoxville.
Henry County Local January 17, 1936
Gilbert Cox
Gilbert Thomas �Hawk� Cox, 55, of Pleasureville, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Pleasureville. He was a fence builder for Penrod Fence Company, a member of the Greater Life Apostolic Church in Middletown and a member of the Shelbyville Moose Lodge.
He is survived by four daughters: Thomasina Ann Woosley, Ocala, FL, Melinda Elan Cox, Savannah Nicole England and Bobbie LaNora Cox, all of Shelbyville; a son: William Lee Woosley, Ocala, FL; his mother: Effie Mae Scrogham Cox, Pleasureville; two brothers: Donald Earl Cox, Jr. and Dennis Earl Cox, Shelbyville; four sisters: Burris Ann Cox, Pleasureville, Thelma Jean Grigsby, Pleasureville, Betty Carol Lewis and Effie Gail Reynolds, both of LaGrange; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17th at Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Alan Browning officiated.
Henry County Local June 18, 2008
Joe Cox, Sr.
Joe Cox, Sr., 79, of Taylorsville, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was the son of the late Virgil Lee and Sara Iona Wood Cox, a farmer and a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by two sons: Joe Cox, Jr. and wife, Dee, Southville and Ricky Cox and wife, Gwen, Finchville; one brother: Herbert Cox, Mount Washington; five sisters: Lurlean McPherson and Margaret Mathis, both of Eminence, Flora Ellen Foster, Bardstown, Geneva Nutgrass, Mount Washington and Bonnie Bodine, Louisville and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6th at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. John Mark Tittsworth officiated. Interment was in the Little Mount Baptist Church Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 12, 2008 Martha Cox
Martha Cox, 88, of Fairfield, OH, passed away June 6, 2008 at Mercy Hospital, Fairfield. She was born August 24, 1919 in Campbellsburg, KY, the daughter of Owen and Marie Haggard Cox. Martha was a member of the Church of Christ and a Kentucky Colonel.
She is survived by her nieces: Judith (David) Huddleston, Joyce (Randy) Thomas, Jeanette Hoskins, Marie Rison and June (Bill) Ester and nephew: Thomas (Rebecca) Cox. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Thomas Cox, Owen Cox and John Stroman Cox; half-brothers: Al Bolin, Bill Bolin and Charlie Bolin.
The funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m., June 8th at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairfield with Dave Hargrave officiating. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, KY.
Obituary was copied from the Internet Zachary Cox
Zachary Cox, 6, of Pleasureville, died Thursday, January 17, 2008, after a battle with leukemia. He enjoyed fishing and loved Spiderman and basketball. He attended kindergarten classes at Buckner Elementary School and attended Providence Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother: Dessie Rice, Pleasureville; father: Martin Cox, Shelbyville; brother: Jeffrey Tyler Cox, Pleasureville; grandparents: Frances Rice, Pleasureville, and Mary Etta and Martin Cox, Carrollton; great-grandmother: Dorothy Frazier, Shelbyville; and two uncles.
Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Doug Boyd, pastor of the Providence Baptist Church, officiated.
Henry County Local January 23, 2008
Marjorie Crabb
Marjorie Brown Crabb, 71, of Smithfield, died Monday, November 6, 2000, at Hospice of Louisville. She was the daughter of the late Otis Bush and Mayreen Jones Brown, a former employee of Central State Hospital and Charterton Center and a member of the Smithfield Christian Church.
She is survived by her husband: William Lee Crabb, Sr., Smithfield; one daughter: Mrs. James (Crystal) Goodman, Kansas City; two sons: William Lee Crabb, Jr. and Andy Crabb, both of Smithfield; one sister: Connie Imel, New Castle; one brother: Otis �Bud� Brown, Louisville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 9th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. William Hancock, pastor of the Smithfield Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in the Smithfield Cemetery.
Henry County Local November 8, 2000
Jason Cravens
Jason A. Cravens, 32, of Louisville, died Wednesday, October 30, 2002, in Louisville. He was a grounds keeper at the Evergreen Mausoleum, Louisville.
He is survived by his mother: Pat Mayfield, Louisville; his father: Ron Cravens, Shelbyville; and grandparents: Melvin and Elizabeth Cravens, Eminence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3rd at Evergreen Funeral Home. Interment was in the Evergreen Mausoleum, Louisville.
Henry County Local November 6, 2002
Raymond Cravens
Mr. Raymond Cravens, 81, of Bagdad, died Thursday, November 27th at the King�s Daughters Hospital, Frankfort.
He was formerly of Henry County, a retired farmer, and a member of the Drennon Christian Church.
He is survived by three daughters: Mrs. G. C. (Alma) Clements, Louisville, Mrs. James W. (Mary) Poole, Frankfort, and Mrs. Martha J. Chadwell, Orlando, FL; one sister: Mrs. DeEtta Caldwell, Cleveland, OH; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29th from Prewitt�s, New Castle. Dr. Clayton Klingenfus, pastor of the New Castle Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Henry County Local December 2
Mae Creech
Mae Kincaid Creech, 95, of Paris, died Sunday, February 3, 2008. She was a member of the Paris First Church of God.
She is survived by her children: Lowell Creech and wife, Priscilla, Paris; Fesalene Ashurt and husband, Ray, Palisade, CO; Leon Creech and wife, Joyce, Eminence; Pat Gray and husband, Lloyd, Smithfield; Byron Creech and wife, Joyce, Monticello; Darrell Creech, Paris; one brother: Joseph Kincaid, Clintonville; one sister: Nettye Spencer, Pulaski, TN and fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6th at Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, Paris. Interment was in the Evan Cemetery, Campton.
Henry County Local February 6, 2008
Kavian Cull-Munoz
Xavian David Cull-Munoz, 2 months old, of Campbellsburg, died Thursday, February 14, 2008, at his residence.
He is survived by his mother: Erin Kathleen Cull, Louisville; father: Frank J. Munoz III, LaGrange; one sister: Madison Trauth, Campbellsburg; grandparents: Frank Sr. and Norma Munoz, Anaheim, CA and Donna and David Cull, Campbellsburg; great-grandparents: Enrique and Socorro Garcia, Ontario, CA; Wanda and Melvin Boldery, Milton; Phyllis Simpson, Crestwood; and several other relatives.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 18th at Ransdell Funeral Home, Bedford. Father Davy officiated. Interment was in the Bedford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Henry County Local February 20, 2008
Mrs. W. T. Crum
Mrs. W. T. Crum, 49 (1885-1934), passed away at her home near Smithfield on Monday morning, October 15, 1934.
Mrs. Crum had been in bad health for several years but was only confined to her bed three weeks. The end came following a heart attack.
She is survived by her husband: W. T. Crum and four children: Juanita, Mary, Woodrow and jean Crum also one sister: Mrs. Al Zaring, Crestwood; and three brothers Russell Scobee, Pleasureville; Lee Scobee, Ballardsville and Morris Scobee, Cleveland, Ohio.
Burial was in the Smithfield Cemetery.
Henry County Local October 19, 1934
James W. Cureton
James W. Cureton died Thursday, February 5, 1925, at his home in this county, after a brief illness of pneumonia. His untimely death was a great shock to his neighbors and friends, all of whom feel a personal lose. Funeral services were held at Point Pleasant church, and he was buried in the family lot in the Point Pleasant Cemetery, where his wife and son rest.
Mr. Cureton was born four miles east of New Castle, Henry County, on March 1, 1863 on the farm which has been known for more than a century, as the Cureton Place, which he owned many years before his death and upon which he lived all of his life.
His grandfather, Nathaniel Cureton, was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia in 1767 and some twenty-five years thereafter married Elizabeth Eastman of the same county, and in 1817 with their four sons and two daughters, James Cureton, being the oldest, emigrated to Kentucky and settled on that part of the Cureton Place where the residence erected by James W. Cureton now stands. In time James Cureton became the owner of the small farm. He was known for his industry and honesty and accumulated a large estate. He was married to Harriet Woodridge, who taught in his neighborhood, in October 1861. She was the daughter o Edmund and Catherine Wooldridge, who resided near Franklinton, and four sons were born to them; James W. Cureton, John E, Cureton, Nathaniel Cureton and Leslie A. Cureton, all of whom survived their father who died May 20, 1873 and their mother who died March 29, 1880.
He was united in marriage with Amanda Kennedy, in December 1879. She was a noble, Christian woman and died on March 2, 1909. Three children were born to them: George Lester Cureton, Clay Cureton and Martha Cureton. Martha recently married Charles Corbin of Campbellsburg.
Mr. Cureton is survived by a brother: Nathaniel C. Cureton, Louisville and a sister: Mrs. Leslie Arnsparger, Pleasureville. He was preceded in death by his brothers Dr. John E. Cureton, who died in 1888 in California, Leslie A. Cureton, who died in Washington, D.C. in 1921 and a half brother, William Lee Porter, who died in Louisville in 1918.
Henry County Local February 20, 1935
H. K. Curtright
H. K. Curtright, 65, for thirty years a business man and mortician of Pleasureville, died suddenly at his home in North Pleasureville Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. He had been in ill health for the past three years but was apparently improving the last few days prior to his death. He had just finished his breakfast and fell over in his chair. He drew only a few breaths after the physician arrived.
The deceased was a partner of Curtright & Ricketts, morticians. His first business venture was in the dry goods business in Pleasureville thirty years ago. He then started a hardware and furniture business to which he added the undertaking business.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. February 7th with Rev. Glenn B. Murdock, Louisville, and a former pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. George W. Filer. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife: Sallie Herndon Curtright; one daughter: Mrs. Estill Thomas, Pleasureville; one son: H. K. Curtright, Louisa; one sister: Mrs. George Herndon, Shelbina, MO; two brothers: T. C. Curtright, Paris, MO; and Charles Curtright, Los Angeles, CA. Four grandchildren also survive.
Henry County Local February 7, 1936
Bobby Joe Davidson
Bobby Joe Davidson, 68, of Henry County, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Masonic Home. He was a retired Louisville Police Department officer, an Army Veteran and a member of Masonic Lodge 218, The Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine Temple.
He is survived by his wife: Nancy S. Davidson; two daughters: Tracy Jo Gamsby and husband, Donald, Savannah, GA and Tamara Woolery, Lawrenceburg; three brothers: Paul Daividson, Ernie Fields and Lowell Fields; a sister: Joyce Fields and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at noon Monday, June 16th at Pearson-Ratterman Funeral Home, Louisville. Interment was in the Middletown Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 18, 2008 Jacqueline Davis
Jacqueline Francine Banta Davis, 49, of Frankfort, died Sunday, June 22, 2008. She was a retired research specialist for the Kentucky State Transportation Cabinet, was employed as a nurse tech at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center and studying to become a registered nurse.
She is survived by her husband: Richard Davis, Frankfort; one daughter: Jessica Banta Hunter, Shelbyville; her father: Isaac Banta, Shelbyville; her mother: Dorothy Raisor Banta, Frankfort; one brother: David Banta, Grafenburg; one sister: Connie Banta Gregory; two grandchildren and one nephew.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m., Thursday, June 26th at the St. Paul Methodist Church, Louisville. Rev. Marcia Woodyard officiated. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Henry County Local June 25, 2008
John Deetan
A shooting affray here Saturday evening resulted in the death of John Deetan, a farmer, residing near Eminence, and the wounding of Deputy Marshall Dode Hoskins, who is in serious condition, and is not expected to live.
Deetan, after attacking his wife, left home Saturday morning declaring that he intended to kill Hoskins. He entered Eminence carrying a cocked shotgun and he was arrested and placed in jail.
He proceeded through the town creating disorder, after being released, and was accosted by Town Marshall Will Kerns and Deputy Hoskins, in front of Ewin�s blacksmith shop, where they attempted to arrest him. Deetan, who is a large, powerful fellow, replied, �Is that you Dode?� referring to Hoskins, and at the same time raising his shotgun, discharged it into Hoskins� face. Hoskins fell mortally wounded.
He then attempted to shoot Kerns, who in self-defense, shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. Deatan has resided near Eminence for about two years and is survived by two sons and a daughter. Hoskins has a wife and several children.
Source Unknown and Undated John Doll
John Edward Doll, 98, died Friday, May 2, 2008, in the Hospice Unit of Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange. He was the son of the late Jesse and Anna McManis Doll, a farmer and a member of Modern Woodmen of America.
He is survived by his daughter: Patricia, LaGrange; one son: Michael and wife Cathy, Turners Station; one sister: Hallie Clinton, Turners Station; one brother: Ernest Doll; three grandsons and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Della Lee Doll; his son: Ben Edward Doll; on grandson: John Allen Stewart; two sisters: Rosa Stephenson and Pauline fox; and three brothers: Frank, J. B. and William Doll.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4th at Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg. Rev. Carl Rucker officiated. Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 7, 2008
Gene A. Douglas
Gene A. Douglas, 65, of Eminence, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at his residence. He was the son of the late John and Ethel Jones Douglas, a member of the Eminence Baptist Church, a horseman and farmer, a member of the Bluegrass Morgan Horse Club, American Horse Association, and a former assistant fire chief for the Eminence Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife: Mary Wilson Douglas, Eminence; one daughter: Katherine Douglas Roberts, Eminence; one son: Lewis Alan Douglas, Eminence; two brothers: Gayle Douglas, Franklinton and Melvin Douglas, Sunnyvale, CA; two sisters: Rose Harrod, Pleasureville and Anna Margaret Thomas, Louisville; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday, April 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Michael Duncan, Pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church and Rev. Mike Huff, pastor of the Franklinton Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local April 14, 1999
Irvin Douglas
Irvin Douglas, 71, of Nokomis, Fl, formerly of Henry County and Middletown, died Friday, October 14, 1997 in Charlotte, NC. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Venice, FL, where he was a deacon and Sunday School Director, a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII and retired from General Electric.
He is survived by his wife: Josephine Tipton Douglas, Nokomis, FL; one step-son: Donald Helton, Pewee Valley; three brothers: Gene Douglas, Eminence, Gayle Douglas, Pleasureville, and Melvin Douglas, Cupertino, CA; two sisters: Rose Harrod, Pleasureville and Ann Margaret Thomas, Louisville; four step-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 28th at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Mike Huff, Pastor of the Franklinton Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local October 19, 1997
J. C. Douglas
J. C. Douglas, 63, of Route 2, Eminence, died Saturday, July 18 at the Baptist East Hospital, Louisville, after an illness. He was a retired farmer, a Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife: Colleen Roberts Douglas, Route 2, Eminence; four daughters: Mrs. Graves (Mary Ellen) Bogardus, Warsaw, Mrs. James (Rose Helen) Murray, New Castle, Mrs. David (Judith) Mahoney, Asheville, NC, and Mrs. Fred(Anna Lois) VanDusen, Stamford, CT; one son: John D. Douglas, Route 2, Eminence; three sisters: Mrs. John Doyle (Wyldean) Brewer, Pleasureville, Mrs. Russell (Rose) Harrod, Pleasureville and Mrs. R. M. (Anna Margaret) Thomas, Louisville; five brothers: Rodney Douglas, Route 2, Eminence, Irvin Douglas, Middletown, Gayle Douglas, Franklinton, Gene Douglas, Eminence, and Melvin Douglas, Sunnyvale, CA; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20th at Prewitt�s Funeral Home, New Castle. Rev. Barclay Brown, Pastor of the New Castle United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local July 22
Rodney Douglas
Rodney E. Douglas, 71, of Route 2, Eminence, died here Tuesday, April 5, 1988. He was a farmer and a member of Cayuga Lodge I.O.O.F, Pleasureville and a member of the Point Pleasant Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Opal Douthitt Douglas, Route 2, Eminence; two daughters: Mrs. Ruth Stivers, Birmingham, AL and Mrs. Dan Stivers, Louisville; one son: David Douglas, Route 2, Eminence; Three sisters: Mrs. John Doyle Brewer, Pleasureville, and Mrs. Russell Harrod, Pleasureville and Mrs. R. N. Thomas, Louisville; and four brothers: Irvin Douglas, Middletown, Gayle Douglas, Franklinton, Gene Douglas, Eminence and Melvin Douglas, Sunnyvale, CA. Mr. Douglas had seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7th at Prewitt Funeral Home, New Castle. It was officiated by Rev. Gary West, Pastor of the Point Pleasant Christian Church. Interment was in the Shady Lawn Cemetery, in Shelby County.
Henry County Local April 14, 1988
E. D. Douthitt
A telegram came to S. J. Douthitt on Tuesday morning announcing the death of his brother, E. D. Douthitt at Grand Prairie, TX.
He was the oldest member of the family, was in the 83rd year and had resided in Texas since 1878. He was a farmer and cattle feeder. He was elected one of three commissioners of Kauffman County in 1910 and served tow terms, during which a raod building program was put on, financed by a $400,000 bond issue.
He leaves a widow and five sons and daughters in Texas and a brother and three sisters here.
Henry County Local March 20, 1936
Laidley E. Douthitt
This community was thoroughly saddened this morning over the announcement of the death of Laidley E> Douthitt, which occurred at 7:30 a.m.. On account of his extended and distressing illness the event was not unexpected, still its announcement cast a pall over, and caused genuine sorrow in the whole community.
Laidley was 30 years old (March 2, 1897 � August 18, 1927), had passed through the schools of this county and was a student at Centre College, Danville, KY, at the breaking out of the World War. Upon the entry of this country into that war, he promptly enlisted in the regular army, and after a time transferred to the aviation branch of the service, and was stationed at several of the training camps over the country while being trained for that service. When his training had been completed he was transferred to the embarking station near New York, where with baggage and equipment packed, he was daily awaiting transportation to the scene of activities in France, when the armistice was signed.
He returned to New Castle and entered the law firm of Moody and Douthitt. He began at once the active duties of his profession and though seriously handicapped with increasing illness he struggled on in his profession. By January 1, 1927, disease had made such inroads upon his strength, and threatened such dire results to his health, that he was compelled to desist from further endeavor of any kind.
While living in Washington he was married to Miss Meda Tillman, of Jackson, TN, who with a little son, two years of age survives him. He is also survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Douthitt, now of Lexington; and his sister: Mrs. O. C. Shannon of this place.
Laidley had been a member of the Christian Church, at this place since early childhood. The funeral services took place at that church, Saturday morning at 10:30 and were conducted by Dr. Delcamp, the pastor. The interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local August 19, 1927
John Dowden
John Ingles Dowden, 80, of Pleasureville, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. He was the son of the late Jimmie Crutchfield Dowden and Alice Judy Ingles Dowden, a member of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church, a farmer and a board member of the American Dairy Association, served as Chairman of the Dutch Tract Cemetery, graduated from Millersburg Military Institute in 1946, and attended the University of Kentucky.
He is survived by his wife: Marietta Dowden, Pleasureville; and several nieces and nephews; m He was preceded in death by two daughters: Mary Johanna Dowden and Nevada Dowden, one son: John Ingles Dowden, Jr. and one brother: J. C. Dowden, Jr.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p. m. Monday June 9th at the Pleasureville United Methodist Church. Rev. Colin Curtis, pastor of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Carl Rucker. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery. Sholar Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. John Willis Downey
John Willis Downey, 63, of Polsgrove, Franklin County and well-known in the eastern section of Henry County, died at the Deaconess Hospital in Frankfort, Friday at 3:00 p.m. Death was attributed to blood poisoning. The deceased was a former mail carrier from Saffel to Polsgrove.
Funeral services were held at the grave in the LeCompte�s Bottom Cemetery on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
The deceased is survived by his widow and three daughters: Mrs. List Johnstone and Mrs. Frank Broughton, both of Franklin County and Mrs. Willie Moore, of Henry County
Henry County Local October 7, 1932
Sue Downey
Sue Downey, 82, of Lockport, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Homestead Nursing Center, New Castle. She was the daughter of the late George and Bernice Downey, a member of the Lockport Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by one son: Jerry Downey, Pleasureville; one brother: Ed Downey, Defoe; caregivers: Bea Arnold and Catherine Stivers; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 11th at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Leon Robinson, Pastor of the Gratz United Methodist Church and Rev. Paul Briscoe, Pastor of the Lockport Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local April 16, 2008
Larry Drury
Larry Lamar Drury, 64, of New Castle, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at the Veteran�s Hospital in Louisville. He was the son of the late Kathleen Wingham Kinnaman, served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War and was a former truck driver.
He is survived by his daughter: Eva Drury, Rockhold; father: Grover �Buck� Drury; two sisters: Delcie Powell, Sulphur and Donna Holmes, Gulf Shores, AL; one brother: Dallas Drury, Sulphur; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Vonna Moore.
A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 27th at Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg. Pastor Linda Morgan officiated.
Henry County Local April 30, 2008
Frank Duff
The burial rite for Mr. Frank Duff, 80 (1845-1925), who died at his home in Shelby County on Thursday morning were said here this morning by the Rev. W. G. Eldred, Pastor of the Christian church in Lawrenceburg, at the Eminence cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Duff was born in Speckleyville, VA, on September 10, 1845. During the War Between the States, he served for four years in the 15th Cavalry of Virginia under the colors of the old South. Following the war he settled in eastern Tennessee and then just prior to the World War mover here with his family. He again moved into Shelby County after the war and it was at his home there that death came after a brief illness.
He was the only brother of the late J. M. Duff, Lexington; and is survived by his widow: Mrs. Laura Benson Duff; one son: James M. Duff, Shelbyville; four daughters: Mrs. Fletcher Wilson, Chattanooga, TN, Mrs. Notbrook Hudson, Norfolk, VA, Mrs. Frank Dunavent and Miss Norma Duff, of Shelbyville, KY.
Henry County Local September 4, 1925
Belle Dunavent
Mrs. Belle Dunavent, 87, died Sunday at 10:00 p.m. She was buried at the local cemetery. She leaves two children: Mrs. Bettie Kephart and Dr. Ernest Dunavent, of Finchville.
Henry County Local April 25, 1924
Hazel Dunaway
Hazel J. Dunaway, 84, of Port Royal, died Friday, October 22, 2004 at Jewish Hospital, Shelbyville. She was a member of the Port Royal Baptist Church and the daughter of the late Warren Jones and Clearsia Kopp.
She is survived by two sons: Tommy Dunaway, Carthage, MO and Alan L. Dunaway, Port Royal; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willa Earl Dunaway.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 26th at 2:00 p.m. at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Rucker, Pastor of the Port Royal Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local October, 2004
Velma Faye Dunaway
Velma Faye Dunaway, 74, died Saturday, September 29, 1990 at the United Medical Center, Shelbyville. She was a native of Henry County, a resident of Shelby County and a member of the Shelby Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband: James Aynes, Shelbyville; one son: Charles C. Aynes, Hamilton, OH; one sister: Virginia Yount, Shelbyville and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 2nd at Shannon�s Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. Kenneth Shouse and Rev. Steve Boyd officiated. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local September, 1990
Frank Easley
Frank Easley, 79, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Pleasureville at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Easley was the fifth member of his family to die within fifteen months.
He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Clemmie Roberts Easley; two sisters: Mrs. Curt Clubb and Mrs. Howard Byers, both of Pleasureville; two brothers: William Easley, Shelbyville and Emzy Easley, Cincinnati, OH.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2:00 p.m. Saturday by Rev. James E. Wright, Campbellsburg, assisted by Rev. G. W. Hoffman. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 6, 1936
Adam Dushscherer
Adam Dushscherer, 35, of Lawrenceburg, formerly of New Castle, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, in Frankfort. He was a 1990 graduate of Henry County High School and a 1995 graduate from Centre College where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Adam worked for Alcan Pharma Center in Shelbyville and was a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Donda Gail Sapp Dushscherer, Lawrenceburg and his parents, Martha and Richard Dushscherer, New Castle.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Dr. Barclay Brown of Winchester officiated and was assisted by Rev. Garry Polston, Pastor of the New Castle United Methodist Church. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local January 9, 2008
William Ebersbaker
William Ebersbaker, 88 (September 12, 1866 � February 1, 1955), father of Mrs. W. A. Bryant, Shelby County, died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday at his home in Frankfort, after a short illness. A native of Henry County, he was born September 12, 1866, son of the late Frederick Ebersbaker and Elizabeth James Ebersbaker. He made Henry County his home most of his life and was in the general merchandising business until his retirement 15 years ago. After moving to Frankfort he worked for the State Highway Department for two years. Mr. Ebersbaker was a life-long member of the Pleasureville Methodist Church.
Other survivors include his wife: Mrs. Lottie Claxton Ebersbaker, Frankfort; two other daughters: Mrs. Jack Smith, Cincinnati and Mrs. Demaree Woolums, Frankfort; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 1:30 p.m. from Harrod Bros. Funeral Home by the Rev. V. V. Hill, Pastor of the Pleasureville Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. Roy Lyons, Thornhill Baptist Church. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
From an undated and unnamed obit
Rev. Ernest Elliott
Rev. Ernest Elliott, former pastor of the Eminence Christian Church, died at his home in Nashville, TN, Monday.
Funeral services were conducted in Nashville on Wednesday and the body brought to Cynthiana for burial on Thursday.
Rev. Elliott is survived by his wife: Mrs. Emma Martin Elliott; a son: Gowan Elliott, Nashville, TN and a brother: Rev. H. W. Elliott, Sulphur.
Henry County Local March 6, 1936
Hugh Elliott
The mortal remains of Mr. Hugh Elliott, a native son of this county, who died at his home in Atlanta, GA on Friday morning, arrived here over the Dixie Flyer Sunday afternoon and were laid to rest in the family lot in the Evergreen Cemetery, where also repose the bodies of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Elliott. The services at the grave were conducted by Rev. D. E. Hinkle, Pastor of the Methodist church of this city, with a large number of relatives and friends present to pay a last tribute of respect.
The deceased was born and reared and spent his early life in this city and was for some years a successful traveling salesman. Recently he had made his home in Atlanta. Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife: (nee Miss Mary Calloway of KY), one sister: Mrs. Lillian Elliott Ott, Cincinnati; and two brothers: Rev. E. W. Elliott, pastor of the Central Christian Church of this city and Rev. H. W. Elliott of Henry County. Mr. Elliott also leaves one son , a n army officer, now stationed in Panama.
News-Banner � Murfreesboro, TN April 25, 1924
Alletha Skinner Elston
Mrs. Alletha Skinner Elston, widow of John Pryor Elston and daughter of Hannibal and Malinda Skinner died of paralysis after a two month illness at the home of her brother, G. P. Skinner, Louisville, Wednesday night August 10, 1927.
Mrs. Elston is survived by the following children: Mrs. R. J. Hancock, Sulphur, Mrs. John Tabler, Louisville, Mrs. A. J. Winkler, Kansas City, MO, M. D. Elston, C. L. Elston and E. E. Elston all of Louisville; Six grand children and two brothers: G. P. Skinner, Louisville and Hannibal Skinner, Kansas City, MO.
Mrs. Elston was born in Port Royal, May 9, 1854 and was a member of an old Virginia family and one of the pioneer families of Kentucky.
She was a member of the Turners Station Christian Church.
The funeral was held at the home of her brother at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 12th by the Rev. J. G. Akin, Pastor of the Broadway Methodist Church, Louisville, after which the body was taken to Turners Station, arriving there at 2:40 p.m. with burial immediately following the arrival.
Henry County Local August 26, 1927
Chester Erwin
Chester Erwin, 40 (1890-1932), prominent farmer and landowner, near Campbellsburg, fatally shot himself through the side Tuesday, May 30, 1932 at 8:30 p.m. Coroner D. L. Ricketts pronounced the act as suicide. Relatives and friends believe Erwin was despondent over ill health.
The deceased is survived by his wife: Mrs. Susie Henderson Erwin; his mother: Mrs. Tandy Erwin, Franklinton; two sisters: Mrs. Carl Oliver, Franklinton and Mrs. William Crawford, Campbellsburg; and five brothers: Carl and Horace Erwin, Franklinton, Bernard Erwin, New Castle, Leslie Erwin, Turners Station and Robert Erwin, St. Louis, MO.
Erwin used a shotgun and his side and heart were said to have been torn badly.
Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., June 2nd at the Port Royal Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 3, 1932
Clarence Erwin
Clarence W. Erwin, 86, of Orange Lake, FL, formerly of Point Pleasant, died Monday, May 26, 2008. Son of the late Richard W. and Nellie Roberts Erwin, he was an auto mechanic and a WWII Army Veteran, serving in Europe.
He is survived by two sons: Ronald W. Erwin, Orange Lake, FL and Terry Wayne Erwin, FL; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Nordine Louden Erwin and one son: Kenneth Lee Erwin.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 30th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Interment was in the Sulphur Cemetery
Henry County Local May 28, 2008 William B. Erwin
William B. Erwin, 27 (1908-1936), died at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 1936 in the office of Dr. A. G. Elliston, New Castle. Death was attributed to exposure.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday at the Franklinton Baptist Church with Rev. L. D. Fisher, Somerset, officiating. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife: Mrs. Katherine Bell Erwin; his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Erwin; four brothers: Forest Erwin, Gayle Erwin, Ray Erwin and Roy Erwin; and three sisters: Misses Berdine Erwin and Lola Erwin, Franklinton and Mrs. Bernice Neal, New Castle.
Henry County Local January 24, 1936
Bobby Ethington
Bobby O. �Corn Cob� Ethington, 65, of New Castle, died Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Veteran�s Hospice Center in Louisville. Son of the late Owen and Thelma Martin Ethington, he was a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church and a U. S. Army veteran.
He is survived by one daughter, Bobbie Jo Ehington, Lancaster; one sister: Patti Long, Shepherdsville; two brothers: Charlie L. Ethington, Taylorsville and Larry Ethington, Mt. Washington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister: Barbara Ethington, and two brothers: Tommy and Bill Ethington.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 4th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Polston, Pastor of the New Castle United Methodist Church, officiated. Lin Powell assisted. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local January 9, 2008
Hazel Eubank
Hazel Estes Eubank, 91, of Frankfort, died Monday, June 2, 2008. She was a native of Henry County, a retired binder from Dunne Press in Louisville, a member of the Pleasant View Methodist Church and the daughter of the late John and Cordia Hoskins Estes.
She is survived by her sister Anna Wills, Pleasureville, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eubank.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4th at LeCompte-Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home, Frankfort. Rev. Scott Bryant officiated. Interment was in the Frankfort Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 11, 2008 Elizabeth Evans
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Lynn Evans, 82, who died at her home near Campbellsburg Tuesday following a stroke of paralysis, were held Wednesday at Campbellsburg with burial in the Point Pleasant Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by a son: Joseph Hughes, with whom she made her home, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Henry County Local March 6, 1936
Maggie Ewing
Mrs. Maggie Ewing died at the home of her parents Sunday night July 26, 1925. She was stricken with flu last winter and this hastened her death having tuberculosis. She had been the bride of Ross Ewing only four and one-half months, having married on March 11th. She was only 20 years old and was starting lifes journey when she was called home, out of suffering and pain. Maggie as they always called her was a girl of refinement and had many friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and her funeral services were held there Tuesday afternoon. Being conducted by her pastor Rev. Fred Simpson and assisted by Rev. Regan of the Methodist Church.
Besides her husband she leaves her parents, one brother and one sister.
Henry County Local August 7, 1925
Laverne Faughn
Laverne Taylor Faughn, 79, of Port Royal, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Baptist Hospital Northeast, LaGrange.
Daughter of the late Lester and Myrtle Baugh Taylor, she retired from Hanover College as a housekeeper. She was a member of the Port Royal United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter: Debra Drury, Sulphur; one son: Douglas Osborne, Bloomington, IN; one sister: Pat Berry, Port Royal; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Lyle Taylor and Leon Taylor and her companion: Elmer Lee Welch.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 12th at the Port Royal Cemetery. Rev. Ron Laughlin, Pastor of the Port Royal United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 14, 2008
Mrs. George Fawks
Mrs. George Fawks died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Roney, of Smithfield, on Tuesday morning, October 28, 1925, at the age of 82, after an illness of several weeks.
She is survived by two children, Mrs. George Fawks, Jr., Crestwood, and Mrs. Frank Roney, with whom she made her home for sometime and a number of grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Baptist Church by her former pastor, Rev. Railey.
Henry County Local November 1, 1935
Walter Figg
Walter Figg, 65, of Cropper, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Jewish Hospital, Shelbyville. He was a life-time resident of Cropper, President of the Odd Fellows Lodge #140 in Eminence, supervisor with the H. G. May Corporation , Frankfort and the son of the late May and Nora Elizabeth Figg.
He is survived by one sister: Georgia �Tootsie� Browning, Cropper; one brother: Dr. Frank A. Figg, Shelbyville and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother: Charlie West.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 3rd at Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. Lon Oliver officiated. Interment was in the Cropper Cemetery.
Henry County Local February 6, 2008
Minnie Black Fink
Mrs. Minnie Black Fink died at her home at Defoe Wednesday afternoon. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the grave in the Defoe Cemtery.
She is survived by her husband: James Fink; one sister: Mrs. Bertha Black, Shelbyville; four brothers: Hurdle Black, Cropper, Letha Black, Frankfort, and Burb and Tom Black, both of Defoe.
Henry County Local July 3, 1936
Charles H. Floyd
Funeral services for Charles H. �Charley� Floyd, 92 (1840-1931), a former resident of Henry County, who died at the Old Soldiers Home in Pewee Valley on Monday at 2:00 a.m., were conducted at the Pleasureville Christian Church, on Wednesday morning with Rev. Virgil Glass officiating.
The deceased is survived by eight children: Jesse Floyd and Mrs. Will Jones, St. Louis, MO, Johnny Floyd and Mrs. Joe Bishop, Owenton, Mrs. John Jones and Mrs. D. E. Denny, Louisville, Madison Floyd, Shelbyville and Fred Floyd, Finchville. Thirty-two grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren also survive. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local July 10, 1931
George Floyd
George Floyd, 47, of Fallis, drowned in the Kentucky River Monday night or Tuesday morning. Floyd was fishing Monday night and early Tuesday morning it was found that his boat was empty. A search was made and the river dragged. His body was found at noon Tuesday.
Funeral services were to have been conducted Wednesday but were postponed until today (Friday) due to some of the children not arriving. Burial was in the Clements Bottom Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife: Mrs. Jennie Drierly Floyd; two sisters: Mrs. D. Craigmyle, Fallis, and Mrs. Ed Turner, Madison, IN; his father: Elijah Floyd, Fallis; two daughters: Grace Floyd and Daisy Lee Floyd; five sons: Roy Floyd, Elijah Floyd, George William Floyd, Charlie Floyd and Morris Knight Floyd.
Henry County Local September 30, 1932
Julia Flannigan
Mrs. Julia Shuckrow Flannigan, 74, wife of Thomas Flannigan, died Tuesday at her home in Eminence, following an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at the Eminence Catholic Church. Burial was in the Eminence Cemetery.
Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by a sister: Mrs. Frank Paul, Eminence.
Henry County Local October 2, 1931
Michael Fridley
Michael Ray Fridley, 50, of Carrollton, died Sunday, February 10, 2008 due to injuries sustained in an auto accident on I-71. He formerly worked as a produce stocker and photographer at WalMart, owner and operated Fridley�s Fruit Market in Shelbyville for several years and was a Baptist by faith.
He is survived by his wife: Christine Saunders, Shelby County; one daughter: Holly Fridley, Waddy; his mother: Becky Raisor, Shelbyville; his stepfather,: Clay Raisor, Shelbyville; and three brothers: James Raisor, Pleasureville, Charles Raisor and Brian Raisor, both of Shelbyville.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15th at Webb Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. Jesse O. Baxter officiated. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local February 20, 2008
Emma Roberts Gaines
Mrs. Emma Roberts Gaines, wife of W. T. Gaines, departed this life, August 22, 1927 about 3:00 p.m. at the family home at New Castle. She was the daughter of John and Amanda Roberts, youngest of eleven children. She was born September 13, 1862.. On October 5, 1886 she was united in marriage to W. T. Gaines, preceded her 22 months ago. To this union were born two daughters: Mrs. Robert Massie and Mrs. Joe Perry who still survive. She is also survived by two granddaughters and two sisters: Mrs. D. D. Smith and Mrs. Shelby Martin.
In early life she joined the Campbellsburg Baptist Church, moving her membership to the New Castle Baptist Church after marriage, where she remained a faithful member until the end.
Her funeral service was conducted by her former pastor, Dr. H. W. Tribble, at her home in the presence of many loving sympathizing relatives and friends. The remains were consigned to their resting place in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local August 26, 1927
Harry Charles Gaines, Jr.
Harry Charles Gaines, Jr., 63, of Sulphur, died Friday, June 20, 2008 at Baptist Northeast Hospice Unit. He was a native of Van Buren, the son of the late Charles and Anna Elizabeth Goodlett Gaines, a Vietnam Veteran, employed at Fischer Packing and the State Reformatory as a correctional officer.
He is survived by his wife: Gerald Lynn Robinson Gaines, Sulphur; four children: Melissa Smith and Shauna Sparkman, both of Bedford; Tabbie Stewart and Jerry Dowden, both of Sulphur; brothers and sisters: Rosa Lee Nation, Shelbyville, Glenna Orene Shuck, Bagdad, John E, Gaines, Longmont, Colorado, Elmer Ray Gaines and Betty Marlene McKinley, both of Taylorsville and Part A. Ellegood, Bedford; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22nd, at Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg. Brother Nick Coleman officiated. Interment was in the Sulphur Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 25, 2008 Stewart McIntyre �Mac� Gaunce
Stewart McIntyre �Mac� Gaunce, 91 (July 31, 1916 - May 12, 2008) of New Castle died May 12, 2008. Son of the late Grover Cleveland and Watson Caswell Gaunce, he was a teacher for the Henry County Public Schools. He was also an active member of the New Castle United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife: Margaret Long Gaunce, New Castle; one son: William M. �Billy Mac� Gaunce and wife, Donna Jeffries Gaunce, Pittsburg, PA; three grandchildrenand four great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Betty Gaunce Fullenwider, one grandson, two great-grandsons and two sisters: Tempa Endicott and Vera Greene.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 16th at the New Castle United Methodist Church. They were officiated by Dr. Barclay Brown, former pastor of New Castle United Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Gary Polston, Pastor of the New Castle United Methodist Church. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 21, 2008
Lola Dean Lynch Gilbert
Lola dean Lynch Gilbert, 64, of Pleasureville, died Monday, April 14, 2008 at the Baptist Northeast Hospice Unit, LaGrange. Lola was a member of the Pleasureville Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Nolan and Louise Martin Lynch and preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Johnson.
She is survived by her husband: Gerald M. Gilbert, Pleasureville; two sons: Dwayne Gilbert of Pleasureville and Dean Gilbert Louisville; two sisters: Nola Roberts, Eminence and Sandy Wilkins, Ridgeland, MS; a granddaughter, Casey N. Gilbert, New Castle, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17th at the Pleasureville Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jerry Anderson, Pastor of the Pleasureville Baptist Church and assisted by Rev. Michael Duncan, Pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church.
Henry County Local April 16, 2008
Ben Gill
Ben Gill, (35, (February 17, 1900 � September 24, 1935), a former Pleasureville boy, who died at a Lexington hospital of blood poisoning at 10:00 Monday, was buried at Pleasureville Thursday afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church at Elmburg at 2:00 p.m.
He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Edith Hall Gill and two children; his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gill, and several brothers and sisters.
Henry County Local September 27, 1935
Fannie Arnold Gipson
Mrs. Fannie Arnold Gipson, 89, who died Sunday morning at the home of her son, William Gipson, at O�Bannon, was buried at Pleasureville on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Gipson lived at Pleasureville a number of years before moving to Crestwood.
She is survived by two sons: William Gipson, O�Bannon and George Gipson, Louisville; three daughters: Miss Lillie Gipson, Mrs. Daisy Sweney and Mrs. Mollie Runyan, all of Crestwood; one brother: Robert Arnold and a sister: Mrs. Lucy Moore, New Castle.
Henry Castle Local June 3, 1932
Deborah Gividen
Deborah Rankin Gividen, 52, of Sulphur, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Baptist Hospital Northeast. She was a correctional officer for the Kentucky State Reformatory and a Baptist by faith.
She is survived by her husband: Harold T. Gividen, Sulphur; three daughters: Pam Raisor, Renae Holloway and husband, Joe, and Amanda Current and husband, D. J.; five brothers: Benny, Jimmy, Richard �Dip�, Jerry and Andy Rankin; three sisters: Betty Murphy, Barbara Simpson and Rita Rankin; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22nd at Heady Radcliffe Funeral Home, LaGrange. Rev. Nick Coleman officiated. Interment was in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 21, 2008 Raymond Goins
Raymond �Red� Goins, 88, of Bagdad, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Masonic Home of Shelbyville. He was a retired school bus driver for Shelby County Schools, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII participating in the invasion of D-Day and a member of the Bagdad Baptist Church. He was the son of the late William Elmer and Minnie Samples Goins.
He is survived by his wife: Mamie Goins, Bagdad; one son: Michael Goins and wife, Linda, Bethlehem; four daughters: Mary Hughes and husband, Phil, Frankfort, Brenda Burkhead and husband, Ralph and Janet Oedewaldt and husband, Adlai, all of Waddy, Connie Miller and husband, Richard, Bagdad; one brother: James Paul Goins, Charlestown, IN; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Christian Danielle Perry.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18th at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Dr. Mark Potts and Rev. Don Waterfill officiated. Interment was in the Bagdad Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 19, 2008
Grace Graham Good
Mrs. Grace Graham Good died on Wednesday morning August 15, 1934 at 4:30 a.m. at her home near Vance. She had suffered for some time with cancer.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the residence with Rev. Lee, of Owen County, officiating. Burial was at Owenton by the side of her first husband, Frank Graham.
She is survived by her husband and by Troy Graham, Carrollton; one sister: Mrs. Anna Burford, Owen County and several nieces and nephews.
Henry County Local August 17, 1934
Ebb Gordon
Ebb Gordon, 44, died at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 1936, at his home at Pleasant View in Franklin County.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasant View Church with burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife: Mrs. Elizabeth Nash Gordon; one daughter: Miss Rosemary Gordon; three sons: Cecil Gordon, Landon Gordon and William Gordon; his mother: Mrs. Mary Jane Gordon; two sisters: Miss Ede Gordon and Mrs. W. R. Wade, Eminence; five brothers: Dennis Gordon, Bagdad, Make Gordon, Pleasureville,Luke Gordon, Eminence, Harrod Gordon, Shelby County and Roud Gordon, Franklin County.
Henry County Local February 14, 1936
Hillis Griffin
Hillis Griffin, 22, a Smithfield youth, drowned in the Kentucky River at Lockport Sunday afternoon when he plunged into the water at Dam No. 2. Griffin was swimming in mid-stream when it was seen he was hardly able to keep his head above the water. It is supposed he became cramped.
He had gone to Lockport with a party of Smithfield boys who had souight relief from the weather by going to the beach at that point on the river. Griffin started walking on the dam and the current ripped him up.
The body was recovered at 8:30 p.m. Sunday when a fisherman dragging the bottom with a large hook located it fifty yards from the dam in the center of the river. Coroner D. L. Ricketts, Eminence, was called and pronounced death due to accidental drowning.
David Garrett Tyler plunged to the drowning man�s rescue, but was unable to save his companion and narrowly escaped after he and Griffin had gone down under the water twice. Hundreds of people on the beach 200 yards below saw the tragedy, but were unable to get to the scene in time to act.
Griffin, an orphan boy, had been reared since he was 2 by his grandmother, Mrs. Lucretia Griffin, Smithfield. He is survived by a brother: Oliver Griffin, Sparta. He had been in the employ of the Smithfield Milling Company as an extra working as he was needed and is said to have been a good worker in this capacity. He had been, of late, in the employ of S. B. Wills.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the residence in Smithfield with Rev. T. W. Watts, Pastor of the New Castle Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Cropper.
Henry County Local July 3, 1931
Wade Griffin
A coroner�s inquest, held Saturday in the courthouse in New Castle, in an effort to learn something about the death of Wade Griffin, New Castle, Negro, who was in his cabin when it burned Monday night a week ago.
County Attorney James Thomas summoned practically every Negro in New Castle in an effort to learn something about the affair. There had been a great deal of talk going the rounds on the streets relative to Griffin being killed and then the house burned to hide the crime.
Coroner D. L. Ricketts had made a thorough investigation of the bnody and the evidence to be had. He had received assistance from New Castle physicians in examining the body, but it was too badly burned to determine anything definite.
So Griffin is dead, and that�s all any of us know now.
Henry County Local June 24, 1932
Margaret Grigsby
Margaret Frances Perry Grigsby, 84, of Pleasureville, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Bertha Beckley Perry, a member of the Pleasureville Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by three sons: Bobby Grigsby and wife, Doris, Eminence, Ronnie Grigsby and wife Charlotte and Gary Grigsby and wife, Betty, all of Pleasureville; two daughters: Pam Whitaker and husband, Ray, and Teresa Banta and husband, Mac, all of Pleasureville; one brother: Sammy Perry, Pleasureville; one sister: Hester Carter, Pleasureville; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Elmer Grigsby; four sisters: Mary Lee Adams, Ruth Rucker, Anna Stivers and Willena Rucker; and one brother: Charlie Perry.
Funeral services were held at 1 :00 p.m. Friday, March 21st at Pleasureville Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Anderson officiated, assisted by Rev. Jim Lowe. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 26, 2008
Atha H. Gullion
Mrs. Atha H. Gullion, 88 (1844-1932) died Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. at her home in New Castle. Mrs. Gullion had been ill for several months although she had been active all her life until the latter oart of 1931.
For many years Mrs. Gullion was associated with her husband, the late E. A. Gullion, in editing and publishing the Henry County Local. Mrs. Gullion had complete charge of the paper�s destiny during periods of political activity on the part of Mr. Gullion, which took him to every section of the state.
The deceased is survived by three sons: Allen Gullion and Walter Gullion, both associated with the U. S. Army and Carroll H. Gullion Chicago. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the New Castle Christian Church. Dr. Delcamp officiated. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 3, 1932
Mike Guse
Mike Guse, 50, of Pendleton, formerly of Beabody, Canada, died Thursday, June 5, 2008, at the University of Louisville Hospital.
He is survived by his wife: Rebecca Barsottini Guse, Pendleton; one daughter: Jennifer Guse, Hanover, Ontario; one son: James Guse and fianc�, Rebecca Rowe, Barrie, Ontario; one step-daughter: Theresa Judahy and husband, Dave, Bolingbrook, IL; one step-son: Justin Coffini and wife, Sharon, Phoenix, AZ; his mother: Betty Leeder, Hanover, Ontario; his father: Ralph Guse, Peabody, Ontario; one brother: Gary Guse, Hanover, Ontario and three granddaugfhters. He was preceded in death by one brother: Paul Guse.
Memorial services were held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 10th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.
Henry County Local June 11, 2008 Lucy Rucker Hall
Mrs. Lucy Rucker Hall, 74 (1865-1935), who died of apoplexy at her home in Defoe at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 1935, was buried at Pleasureville on Sunday afternoon, July 14th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dever at the Christian Church in Defoe, of which she was a faithful member.
The deceased is survived by her husband: Wesley Hall; two sisters: Mrs. Eliz Harlow, Defoe, and Mrs. Sallie Flexner, Georgetown, IN; and one brother: Hardin Rucker, Harrison, Tennessee.
Henry County Local July 19, 1935
Dorothy Hamilton
Dorothy Hamilton, 82, of Greenfield, IN, died Saturday, January 12, 2008. She was a homemaker and the daughter of the late Raymond Wainscott and Maude M. Tindall.
She is survived by two daughters: Dr. Susan Hamilton and husband, Dr. Joseph Treadway, Houston, TX and Linda Smith and husband, Lee, Marietta, IN; two sons: Rodney Hamilton and wife, Dawn, Greenfield, IN and Ed Hamilton and wife, Betty, Bloomington, IN; three brothers: Raymond Wainscott, Jr., Campbellsburg, Donald Wainscott, Turners Station and Larry Wainscott, Eminence; four sisters: Emma Lipman, Shelbyville, Anna Kisner, New Castle, Ruth Dodge, Mountain Home, ID, and Lula Rogers, Dixon, IL; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother: Joseph Wainscott and one sister: Ruby McAllister.
Henry County Local January 16, 2008
Joseph Hamilton
Joseph L. Hamilton, 90, of Pleasureville, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Homestead Nursing Center, New Castle. He was the son of the late Henry and Cordie Robertson Hamilton. He was a WWII veteran of the U. S. Army where he served within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. He was a member of the Gest Methodist Church and was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife: Fannie Belle Craigmyle Hamilton, Pleasureville; two sons: Chester Hamilton, Smithfield and Vernon Hamilton, Eminence; two daughters: Bonnie Dalser Rutherford, Frankfort and Glenda Lucas, Eminence; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son: Steve Hamilton; three sisters: Viola Browning, Lillie Eddins and Ethel Dale; and one brother: Edward Hamilton.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 Sunday, May 4th at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Michael Duncan officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 7, 2008
Cornelius Hammonds
Cornelius Roman Hammonds, 33, of New Castle, formerly of Louisville, died Friday, May 2, 2008. He was a member of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Louisville and the son of the late Bobby Lee and Betty Jean Pollard Hammonds.
He is survived by his wife: Joy Cox, New Castle; two daughters: Jaiera Cox and Jewell Cox, both of New Castle; one son: Jaylyn Cox, New Castle; and two brothers: Bobby Hammonds, Jr. and Anthony Hammonds, Louisville.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6th at Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Louisville. Rev. Denise Owens-Davis, pastor, officiated. Prewitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Henry County Local May 7, 2008
Lena Hanlon
Lena A. Hanlon, 72, of Murfreesboro, TN, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was native of Carroll County, the daughter of the late Eula Mae Griffith Garrett and Courtland Garrett and was a Mary Kay Senior Director.
She is survived by her husband: James D. Hanlon, Murfreesboro, TN; her children: Mona D. Couch-Aud, Owensboro, Dennis D. Couch, Louisville, Beverly D. Duncan, Bowling Green, John Edward Duncan II and wife, Dana, Madison, TN; two brothers: Johhy Marion Garrett, Campbellsburg and Robert E. Garrett, Owensboro; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14th at Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg.
Henry County Local June 18, 2008 Cora Hardin
Cora Hardin, 90, Route 1, Turners Station, died Saturday, March 5, 1987 at Homestead Nursing Center, New Castle. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 7th at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Mike Peacock officiated. Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 1987
Leslie Hardin
Leslie C. Hardin, 79, of Franklinton, died suddenly Sunday, March 2, 1997 at his residence. He was the son of the late Thomas and Fannie Jones Hardin, a former owner and operator of Hardin�s Grocery, Franklinton and a member of the Drennon Christian Church.
He is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Norman (Judy) Roberts, Franklinton; two sisters: Mrs. Willie B. (Mary Margaret) Ricketts, Carrollton and Glenna Waford, Turners Station; one half-brother: Charles Adams, Campbellsburg; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Olivene Oliver Hardin.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5th at the Prewitt Funeral Home, New Castle. Rev. Kerry Grogan Pastor of the Drennon Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in the Franklin Cemetery.
Henry County Local March, 1997
Olivene Hardin
Mrs. Olivene Oliver Hardin, 75, of Franklinton, died Saturday, September 18, 1993 at her residence after an illness. She was a retired analyst in finance printing in Frankfort for 27 years, a member and Sunday School teacher at Drennon Christian Church, a postmaster in Franklinton and assistant postmaster in Pleasureville for 18 years.
She is survived by her husband: Leslie Hardin, Franklinton; one daughter: Mrs. Norman (Judy) Roberts, franklinton; three sisters: Mrs. M. J. (Beatrice) Baugh, Franklinton, Mrs. William(Lillie) Krebs and Mrs. Wanda Jones, both of Louisville; one brother: J. T. Oliver, Bethlehem and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21st, at Drennon Christian Church. Rev. Pam Smith, Pastor of the Drennon Christian Church, officiated. Lin Powell, new Castle, assisted. Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Henry County Local September, 1993
Mahaley Harford
The remains of Mrs. Mahaley Harford, widow of the late Henry Harford, were brought to the home of Mrs. J. H. Malin last Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning by Rev. James E. Wright, Campbellsburg. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery. Mrs. Harford, years ago lioved near Bethlehem, but of late years had been living st Kingswood. She is survived by one son: Elmer Harford, Cincinnati, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Lee, of Kingswood, besides many nieces and nephews. (November 21, 1844 � August 2, 1925)
Henry County Local August 14, 1925
Pauline Harp
Pauline T. Harp, 85, of Eminence, died Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Baptist Hospital Northeast, LaGrange. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Grace Jones Tingle, a retired General Electric employee of 25 years, and a member of the Drennon Christian Church.
She is survived by one sister: Lacie Lee New, Owenton; one brother: Orville Tingle, Pewee Valley; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon Monday, February 16th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Polston, Pastor of the New Castle United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Louisville Memorial Gardens East.
Henry County Local February, 2004
Alonzo Harris
Funeral services for Alonzo Harris, 71 (1856-1927), who died following a nine day illness of pneumonia, at his home near Port Royal, were held at the Port Royal Methodist Church.
He is survived by two sisters: Mrs. John Sours and Mrs. Mandy Blackburn, and one brother, D. P. Harris, Cincinnati.
Henry County Local April 22, 1927
Willanna Harrison
Willanna �Bill� Cravens Harrison, 76, of Frankfort, formerly of New Castle, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at St. Joseph East Hospital, Lexington. She was a native of Henry County, the daughter ofc the late Francis Earl and Clyde Brown Cravens, a retired bank teller, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the New Castle Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters: Jenifer Harrison and Judy Taylor, both of Frankfort; one sister: Emilene �Dickie� O�Nan, New Castle and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G �Tommie� Harrison.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Dr. David Charlton, Pastor of the New Castle Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local April 2002
Elizabeth Long Harrod
Mrs. Elizabeth Long Harrod, 64, died of a heart attack following pneumonia at her home near Pleasureville at 12:45 A.M. Friday, March 13, 1936.
She is survived by her husband: Thomas Harrod and sons: Russell Harrod, Franklinton, and Joseph Harrod, U. S. Army, a daughter: Mary Etta Moore and one sister, Miss Nan Long, Pleasureville.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14th, at the Methodist Church in Pleasureville. With Rev. James E. Wright, Campbellsburg, assisted by Rev. G. W. Hoffman. Burial was in the Defoe Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 20, 1936
Raymond Harrod
Raymond W. Harrod, 88, of Cottonwood, AZ, formerly of Henry County, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Verde Valley Medical Center. He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Long Harrod, a member of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church and was retired after 21 years of service from the Air Force.
He is survived by his wife: Esma Bailey Harrod, Cottonwood, AZ; one niece and one nephew.
Graveside services with full military honors were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5th at the Defoe Cemetery. Rev. Colin Curtis, pastor of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church officiated. Sholar Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Henry County Local July 2, 2008 Russell Harrod
Russell Harrod, 92, of Pleasureville, died Monday, September 22, 2003 at his residence. He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Long Harrod, a farmer, a member of the Pleasureville Masonic Lodge #410 for 50 years, and a member of the Pleasureville Christian Church, where he was an elder emeritus.
He is survived by his wife: Rose Douglas Harrod; One brother: Raymond Harrod, Cottonwood, AZ; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasureville Christian Church. Rev. Libby McManis, Pastor of the Pleasureville Christian Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Colin Curtis, Pastor of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local September, 2003
Sue Miller Hartman
Mrs. Sue Miller Hartman died at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, February 2, 1936 at her home near Cemetery Hill. Death was attributed to pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Pleasureville, Monday, September 3rd in the afternoon, by Rev. Lloyd Moody, assisted by Rev. G. W. Hoffman.
She is survived by her husband: Christopher Hoffman, and four sons, Lester Hartman, Carrollton, Chester Hartman, Port Royal, and Columbus Hartman and Henry Hartman who made their home with their parents at Cemetery Hill.
Henry County Local February 7, 1936
Elnora Hawkins
Elnora Black Hawkins, 93, formerly of Henry County, died Sunday, February 10, 2008 at Jewish Hospital, Shelbyville. She was the daughter of the late Melvin Elijah and Bertha Black and a homemaker.
She is survived by four sons: Donald Arington, Frankfort, Robert L. Arington, Lexington, Thomas Arington, Cincinnati and James C. Arington, Louisville; one sister: Maudie Westrick, Carrollton;six grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl T. Hawkins.
Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday February 14th, at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. Jeff Arington officiated. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local February 13, 2008
Steven Duane Hawkins
Steven Duane Hawkins, 58, of Port Royal, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry B. and Pauline Burns Hawkins. He was a life-long resident of Port Royal.
He is survived by three brothers: Mike Hawkins, Port Royal, Dale Hawkins, Sr., Central City, Donald B. �Sweat� Hawkins, Worthville; two nieces; four nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2008 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home, Officiated by Rev. Ron Laughlin, Pastor of the Port Royal Methodist Church. Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 19, 2008
Alma Hayden
Miss Alma Hayden, 21 (May 15, 1911 � September 22, 1932), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayden, Eminence, died Thursday morning at the home of her parents after an illness of several months.
Funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m.on Friday at the residence by Rev. Charles Grant, assisted by Rev. John Dickson. Burial was in the Eminence Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayden, and a brother, Albert Hayden, all of Eminence. Two uncles also survive.
Henry County Local September 30, 1932
Lynne Morris �Morrie� Haymond
Lynne Morris �Morrie� Haymond, 59, of Warsaw, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at her residence. She was a graduate of Gallatin County High School and the University of Kentucky. She was a retired employee of the State Cabinet for Health and Human Resources in Henry County. She was also a member of the Warsaw United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her step-mother: JoAnna Williams Haymond, Warsaw; two sisters: Barbara Haymond Hurter, Paris and Holly Haymond Young, Prospect; two nieces; two nephews and two-great-nephews.
A memorial service was held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 7th at Garnett-New-McDonald Funeral Home, Warsaw. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery. Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home was in charge of interment arrangements.
Henry County Local January 23, 2008
Mahala Hays
Funeral services for Miss Mahala Hays, 81, who died at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville Saturday, were held Monday afternoon by Rev. R. S. Wilson. Burial was in the Cave Hill Cemetery.
Henry County Local May 3, 1935
Larry Herndon
Larry W. Herndon, 58, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, April 6, 2008 after a 13-year battle with leukemia. He drove a semi for Mercer Transportation, was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the International Buckskin Association.
He is survived by his wife: Sherri Lee Herndon; two step-daughters: Jerri Roberts and Jamie Rahilly; two sisters: Elaine Curtsinger and Phyllis Ingram and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 10th at Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Rev. Jerry Shelley officiated. Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local April 9, 2008
Samuel Hicks, Sr.
Samuel Cecil Hicks, Sr., 71, of Scottsburg, IN, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late Charles Edward and Dicie Williams Hicks, retired from Como Products in Columbus, IN and a member of New Hope Church of God in Scottsburg, IN.
He is survived by his wife: Prudie Vires Hicks, Scottsburg, IN; four daughters: Brenda Jo Seal and Cecilia Lynn Hicks, both of Crothersville, IN, Melissa Ann Hickman, Scottsburg, IN, and Linda Gail Hicks, New Castle; three sons: Charles Gregory Hicks, William Anthony Hicks and Samuel Cecil Hicks, Jr. all of Scottsburg, In; three sisters: Lena Heintzelman, Pierceton, IN., Eily Shepherd. Prestonsburg and Iris Morgan, Hazard; two brothers: Wallace Hicks, Hamilton OH and Odell Hicks, Saratoga, UT; caregiver: Karen Harris; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7th at Buchanan Funeral Home, Austin, In. Rev. Joe Johnson and Pastor Eugene Cook officiated. Interment was in the Spurgeon Cemetery, Austin, IN.
Henry County Local May 21, 2008
Maude Hieatt
Mrs. Maude Hieatt, 58, wife of T. J. Hieatt, died Tuesday at 2:00 a.m. She leaves one son: Dr. Beard Hieatt, Louisville, and Mrs. Anna Long, Savannah, GA. She made her home with Miss Patterson Hoover.
Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local April 25, 1924
Sallie Vories Hieatt
Mrs. Sallie Vories Hieatt died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nat C. Cureton, in Louisville, last Friday after several months illness.
Mrs. Hieatt was born in Henry County on March 11, 1851. She was a daughter of the late Senator W. L. Vories and Sarah Scott Vories of Henry County. Early in life she united with the Christian Church. She was married to William Hieatt, a prominent farmer of this county, in 1872 (born 1851), who died in July, 1888. Five children were born to this marriage, all living. Two daughters: Mrs. Cureton and Mrs. James Pryor, Lexington, and three sons: W. S. and Allen Hieatt, both of Louisville and Irvine T. Hieatt, Eminence. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and by a sister: Mrs. Minnie V. Hardin, Owen County.
Mrs. Hieatt lived in Henry County for sixty-five years and was greatly beloved by those who had the pleasure of her association. She was outstanding in literary attainment and her strong mentality was with her to the end of her long life.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Judge Cureton, Sunday morning by Dr. William Newton Briney, pastor of Broadway Christian Church and exercises at the burial in the family lot at Smithfield were conducted by Rev. H. W. Elliott, Sulphur, a life long friend of the family.
Henry County Local March 5, 1936
Nora Mason Hopkins
Mrs. Nora Mason Hopkins, 77 (1854-1932), died Saturday at Ocala, FL, after a short illness. The deceased was the widow of the late W. A. Hopkins, prominent citizen of Eminence and City Judge for several years. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Batterton, Birmingham, AL since her husband�s death with exception of a part time with Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Bourne, New Castle.
Funeral services were conducted at the Eminence Cemetery Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Batterton is the only survival besides a granddaughter, Miss Pauline Batterton.
Henry County Local March 11, 1932
Anna Hughes
Anna Metten Hughes, 84, of Smithfield, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at her residence. She worked for 35 years for Armour Foods and she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Metten.
She is survived by three daughters: Marcia Kellogg, Carole Smith and husband, William, and Deborah Clark and husband, Billy; one son: Keith Hughes and wife, Jennifer; five brothers; three sisters: six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, Wallace Fitzpatrick and John Hughes and grandchildren, Frank Smith and Kimberly Smith Logsdon.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22nd at Stoess Funeral Home, Crestwood. Interment was in Louisville Memorial Gardens East.
Henry County Local April 23, 2008
Dorothy Huisinga
Dorothy Glen Stigers Huisinga, 80, of New Castle, died Monday, February 4, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Dwane and Edna Wilson Stigers and a registered nurse.
She is survived by her husband, John Huisinga, New Castle and two nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 8th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. O. B. Smith of Sulphur officiated. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local February 13, 2008
Sallie C. Hukill
Mrs. Sallie Carter Hukill, 81(1854-1935), died Friday, December 27, 1936, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. S. Jones, near New Castle. Mrs. Hukill fell last spring and broke her hip and was unable to recover.
Funeral services were conducted at the Franklinton Baptist church on Monday at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. S. R. Mann, New Castle, officiating. She had been a member of the Baptist Church since she was 14 years old, having become a member in Owen County. Burial was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Jones, the deceased is survived by two other daughters: Mrs. N. L. Erwin and Mrs. Emma Gardner, both of New Castle; a son: Sidney Hukill, Gratz; a sister: Mrs. Gertrude Witt, Louisville and a brother: Sidney Carter, Shelbyville. Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
Henry County Local January 10, 1936
Lillie Hull
Died on Sunday night, April 13, 1924, at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hull. She had never been very strong and died of that dreaded disease tuberculosis. Lille had been a member of the Baptist Church for nine years. She was born June 29, 1900 and was one of the most patient sufferers.
Henry County Local May 2, 1924
Horace Hunt
Horace Hunt, 57, died of heart trouble at his home at Pleasureville Monday at 10:20 p.m. The funeral services were conducted at the Eminence Cemetery on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
He is survived by his widow: Mrs. Amanda Raisor Hunt; one daughter: Mrs. Kenneth Gordon; and one son: Ercel Hunt, both of Louisville, and one sister: Mrs. Isaac Van, Frankfort.
The Eminence Lodge I.O.O.F. had charge of the services.
Henry County Local June 22, 1934
Thomas Husband
Thomas Fielding Husband, 90, of Frankfort, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late William R. and Lola Tindell Husband, a 27-year veteran of the U. S. Postal Service, a former employee of the Fire Marshall�s office and a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served in WWII. He also was a member of the Bridgeport Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife: Colleen Moore Richardson Husband, Frankfort; two daughters: Connie Riddell and Husband, Douglas, Frankfort, and Deborah Turner and husband, Larry, Lawrenceburg; one step-daughter: Carol McClughen and husband, Michael, Champaign, IL; one step-son: Gary Douglas Riddell and wife, Tsuski, Eugene, OR; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a wife: Effie Lee Hurst, a granddaughter: Elizabeth Riddell and one brother: Paul Husband.
Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29th at the Bridgeport Christian Church. Rev. Keith McAliley, Dr. Bernie Meece, Dr. John Chenault, Rev. Wallace Kent and Rev. Jon Sutphin officiated. Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by VFW Post #4075.
Henry County Local April 2, 2008
Jerry Imel
Jerry L. Imel, 56, of New Castle, died Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at his residence after a long illness. He was the son of the late Frank and Pauline Dyke Imel, owner and operator of J. Imel Construction for twenty-four years and a member of the Henry Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Brown Imel, New Castle; one daughter: Halaina Imel, Louisville; one son: Bryan Imel, New Castle; one brother: Robert Imel, Shelbyville; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 2nd, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Dr. David V. Cooper, Pastor of the Campbellsburg Christian Church, officiated. Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Henry County Local October, 2000
Anna Ireland
Anna Hazel Ireland, 93, of Louisville, formerly of Sulphur, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at Richmond Nursing Home. She was a retired machine operator and inspector for General Electric, a former member of the Homemakers of Sulphur and a member of the Dixie Valley Church of God.
She is survived by one son: William Ireland; one daughter: Betty Wilson; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Hiram Ireland and one daughter: Mary �Rita� Williamson.
Funeral services were held at noon Thursday, January 10th at the Heady Hardy Funeral Home, Louisville. Interment was in the Louisville Memorial Gardens West Cemetery.
Henry County Local January 16, 2008
Ruth Jackson
Ruth Jackson, 73, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, March 13, 2008, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. She was the daughter of the late Harve and Louise Mumphrey Wilson, a member of the Shelbyville Congregation of Jehovah�s Witnesses and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband: William Jackson, Shelbyville; one son: Barry Jackson, Logansville, GA; three daughters: Teri Jackson, Louisville, Denise Swepson, Alpharetta, GA and Tracee Williams, Sandy Springs, GA; two sisters: Emma Thomas, Eminence and Wilma Wilson, Louisville; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services were held at Grove Hill Cemetery. Hall-Taylor Funeral Home, Shelbyville, was in charge of arrangements.
Henry Country Local March 19, 2008
Isaac Newton �I. N.� Jacoby
Isaac Newton �I. N.� Jacoby, 82 (September 2, 1849 � January 26, 1932), died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. L. Stalker, on Tuesday at 10:15 p.m. Death was attributed to pneumonia. The deceased had lived in Pleasureville all his life and was a member of the Pleasureville Christian Church.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasureville Christian Church, conducted by Rev. L. D. Fisher. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Stalker, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Elry Clubb, Franklinton; and two sons: Lorenzo Jacoby and Fred Jacoby, both of Pleasureville.
Henry County Local January 29, 1932
Alice Jones James
In loving memory of Mrs. Alice Jones James who departed this life September 3, 1924. She was born August 22, 1862 and married Edward James May 26, 1886. She joined the Franklinton Baptist Church when 18 years old and lived a faithful member until death, although sickness kept her from attending as she would like to have done.
She leaves two children: Willie D. James and Nora Lee Thompson. Four grand children; three sisters: Mrs. Arbenia Jones, Annie E. Barton and Minnie Smith; and two brothers: Preston and Willie Jones and many friends who mourn her loss.
Her funeral was preached in the Bethlehem Baptist Church by W. F. Sewell and Rev. Leek. She was laid to rest in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local September 12, 1924
Cordia Emma Henderson �Cordie� James
Mrs. Cordie Henderson James, 17, (1917-1934), died at her home near Lacie at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 27, 1934.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 29th at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. L. D. Fisher, Somerset, officiating.
She is survived by her husband: Marshall James, Lacie and one son, 22 months old; one brother: Oldham Henderson, Lacie; and an aunt: Mrs. Cordie Erskine, who raised and made her home with her.
Henry County Local August 31, 1934
Giles Witt James
Giles Witt James, 99, of Shelbyville, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at his home. He was born in Henry County, the son of the late Fount and Anna James, and was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He was also a farmer.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Betsy and Fred Allen, Shelbyville; three nieces: Dorothy Watkins, Pleasureville, and Frances Downey and Elizabeth Hinton, both of Louisville; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy-seven years, Mary Blache Nolin James; two son: Reuben and Donald James, Sr.; one brother: Willie James and two sisters: Ollie Aynes and Emma Martin.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29th at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Kenneth Shouse, Pastor the New Liberty Christian Church in Anderson County and Rev. Kenny Talbott, Chaplain at the Women�s Correctional Institute in Pewee Valley, officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Henry County Local April 30, 2008
Claude �C. J.� Jenkins
Claude �C. J.� Jenkins, 71, of Louisville, died Friday at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville. He was a native of Eminence, a retired employee of the Courier-Journal, an employee of Terri�s Kiddie Castle and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife: Mae. E. Jenkins; one son: Tony Hill; four daughters: Etonda Mitchell, Karen Allumbaugh, Telisa Stanford and Te�Andrea Jenkins; twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Louisville, with burial in Green Meadows Memorial Cemetery.
Louisville Courier-Journal June 10, 2008
Sam Jennings
Eugene Samuel �Sam� Jennings, 72, of Eminence, died Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville. He was the son of the late Gene and Rosie Jennings and operated Jennings Mobile Service Station in Eminence.
He is survived by his wife: Patsy brewer Jennings, Eminence; one son: Sam Jennings, Jr.; one daughter: Leslie Busby, Lexington; two brothers: Ed Jennings and Guy Winters, both of Eminence; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Jennings and one sister, Stella Winters.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 5th at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Ed Berry and Nick Coleman of the Henry Christian Church and Rev. Jerry Anderson of the Pleasureville Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Eminence Cemetery.
Henry County Local February 6, 2008
Carl JohnsonCarl Wallace Johnson, 55, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Hosparus Unit at Baptist Hospital Northeast, LaGrange. He was the son of the late Carl �Booty� and Clara Mae Guthrie Johnson, a former mold technician for General Electric, Ichikoh and Katayama, the owner/operator of Johnson Interior and Exterior and a member of the Clay Street Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife: Sylvia E. Johnson, Shelbyville; two sons: Charles Mondale Johnson and Jeremiah Scott Johnson, both of Shelbyville; two step-sons: Harry O. Moore, III, Louisville and Martin L. Smith, Shelbyville; one stepdaughter: Teracia Thomas, Louisville; three brothers: Herbert Johnson, Little Rock, AR, Gregory Stone and Eddie Shepers, both of Louisville; one sister: Lisa Johnson, Chicago, IL; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12th at Clay Street Baptist Church, Shelbyville. Rev. Ronald Holder officiated. Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery, Shelbyville.
Henry County Local June 11, 2008
Alva Ellegood Jones
Mrs. Alva Ellegood Jones was a daughter of John and Martha Ellegood, many years deceased. She was born March 10, 1869 and married Joe Jones early in the year of 1891. To this union five children were born, three had gone on before. Mrs. Betty Miller about eight years ago. A year later, Mrs. Venie Welch. The five years ago, a son, George Jones. Only two sons, Prentice and John, both married, with the husband survive.
Mrs. Jones had been in bad health for about tyhree years, in fact paralyzed, and her death was not much of a surprise. She died at her home in Charleston, IN, August 28, 1924 and the remains were brought to Franklinton for interment on Friday. Rev. Willie Sewell was called to conduct the funeral but failed to get the message in time. The funeral will possibly be later.
She was a member of the Methodist Church. A splendid woman with a host of friends. Two sisters, Mrs. Joe Heightchew and Mrs. D. P. Jones also survive.
Henry County Local September 5, 1924 Anna Lou Harbin Jones
Anna Lou Harbin Jones, 85, passed away on Monday, June 28, 1993, at Charlestown, IN.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 30th at Prewitt Funeral Home, New Castle. Rev. Mitch Embry officiated. Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
From Funeral Program from Prewitt�s Funeral Home
Avery Jones
Mr. Avery Jones, 89, of Campbellsburg, died Saturday, September 15, 1993, at Homestead Nursing Center, New Castle. He was a former manager of Lake Jericho, a retired farmer and a member of the Campbellsburg United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Joe N. (Jean) Orem, Campbellsburg; two grandchildren: Mrs. Steve (Barbara) Mills and Mrs. Kenneth (Cindy) Richardson, both of Campbellsburg; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Helena Jones.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 27th at Prewitt Funeral Home, New Castle. Rev. Brad Klassen, Pastor of the Campbellsburg United Methodist Church, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. Scott Orr, Pastor of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery. Henry County Local September, 1993
Helena James Jones
Mrs. Helena James Jones, 88, of Campbellsburg, died Thursday, August 12, 1993, at Tri-County Baptist Hospital, LaGrange. She was a member of the Campbellsburg United Methodist Church for 60 years.
She is survived by her husband: Avery Jones, Campbellsburg; one daughter: Mrs. Joe N. (Jean) Orem, Campbellsburg; two granddaughters: Mrs. Steve (Barbara) Mills and Mrs. Kenneth (Cindy) Richardson, both of Campbellsburg; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15th at the Prewitt Funeral Home, New Castle. Rev. Scott Orr, Pastor of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. Carl Rucker, Pastor of the Campbellsburg Christian Church. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery. Henry County Local August, 1993
Jennie Chandler Jones
Mrs. Jenie Chandler Jones, 62, widow of Mr. Tholly Jones, died Monday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Ernest Taylor, Sulphur, from illness of several weeks standing. She is survived by one brother: Mr. George Chandler, Trimble County; one sister: Mrs. Eddie Abbott, Madison, IN and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Sulphur Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. J. Bradley. Burial was in the Sulphur I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was a life-long member of the Sulphur Methodist Church.
Henry County Local November 20, 1931
Melvin Jones
Melvin Jones, 76, of Westport, died Friday, June 20, 2003 at his residence. He was the son of the late Frank P. and Eleanor Quickert Jones, a WWII Army Veteran, A Korean Conflict Air Force Veteran, a retired foreman at International Harvester, and a member of the Drennon Christian Church.
He is survived by four sons: Melvin D. Jones, Edwin R. Jones, and Anthony R. Jones, all of Westport; one step-daughter: Mrs. Johnny (Brenda) Haney, Louisa; two step-sons: Jack Rucker, Ingram, TX and Mike Mahoney, Dallas, TX; three sisters: Mrs. M. B. (Helen) Hardin, Port Royal, Mrs. Kenneth (Eleanor) Sharp, Turners Station and Mildred Sharp, Campbellsburg; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy Dunaway Jones.
Services were held Monday, June 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Rev. Darrell Goodlett, Pastor of the Bardstown Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local June 2003
Robert S. Jones
Robert S. Jones, 66, of New Castle, died suddenly Wednesday, February 11, 1976 at his residence. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Drennon Christian Church.
His survivors are: his wife: Mrs. Anna Lou Harbin Jones; one son: James Andrew Hall, Jr., Smith Grove; one sister: Mrs. Laura Hall, Shelbyville; and one brother: Douglas Jones, Shelbyville.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday from Prewitt�s Funeral Home, New Castle. Dr. Clayton Klingenfus officiated. Burial was in the Franklinton Cemetery.
Henry County Local February 1976
Sarah Jones
Sarah Jo Wise Jones, 77, of Bedford, died Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Baptist Hospital Northeast, LaGrange. She was the daughter of the late Elmo Herman Wise and Ruby Myrtle Richmond Wise and a homemaker.
She is survived by three sons: Leslie Douglas Jones and wife, Ann, Pleasureville, Stephen J. Jones, and wife, Billie Jo and Christopher W. Jones, all of Bedford; two daughters: Brenda Diane Jones Hudson and husband, Chester, Bedford, and Gwen Jones Wilson and husband, Darrell, Crestwood; two sisters: Wanda Lucille Wise Summitt, LaGrange and Rachel Mae Wise Jeffries, Crestwood; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Eugene Jones and one brother: Bernard Douglas Wise.
Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1st at Ransdell Funeral Home, Bedford. Dr. Darrell Wilson officiated. Interment was in the Bedford I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Henry County Local March 5, 2008
Squire Francis Jones
Squire Francis Jones, of Franklinton, died June 13, 1925, at his home. He was born March 20, 1841, in this community. On January 8, 1863, he married Miss Lucinda Jane Maddox.
He is survived by his wife, daughter, Mrs. J. V. Whitfield, and one son: F. Eloy Jones; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. One daughter, Mrs. John C. Bryant, died four years ago.
Mr. Jones has been a faithful member of the Drennon Ridge Baptist Church for over 63 years.
Henry County Local July 3, 1925
Stella Harp Jones
Stella Harp Jones, 89, of Sulphur, died Sunday, November 24, 2002 at the Baptist Hospital Northeast, LaGrange. She was a member of the New Castle First Baptist Church; daughter of the late Mordica and Catherine Long Harp and was preceded in death by her husband: Duard �Joner� Jones; son Donald Lee Jones and half-brother: Omer Harp.
He is survived by a son: David E. Jones, Sulphur; three sisters: Beulah Harp Adler, Austin, IN, Laurena Kurk, Louisville and Mary Alice Hawkins, Eminence; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27th at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Dr. David Charlton, Pastor of the New Castle First Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.
Funeral Program by Prewitt Funeral Home
Mary Jane Kalusy
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Kalusy, 74 (1862-1934), widow of Godlove Kalusy, farmer of Eminence, were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Eminence Christian Church, with Rev. W. S. Harsell, Covington, officiating. Burial was in the Eminence Cemetery.
Mrs. Kalusy and her eldest daughter, Miss Effie Kalusy, had been visiting two other sisters, Misses Alice and Virginia Kalusy, teachers in the Covington City Schools, for several weeks and had planned to return to Eminence on Saturday when Mrs. Kalusy was stricken and died. She is also survived by a son, A. J. Kalusy; one sister: Mrs. A. D. Hawkins; and one brother: A. C. Powers, all of Louisville.
Henry County Local July 13, 1934
Clara Young Karr
Mrs. Frank M. (Clara Young) Karr, (1869-1931), of Eminence, died Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Southern Baptist Hospital in Louisville. The deceased had been critically ill for the past two months. The body was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Middleton on Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Middleton on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Roy Johnston, Pastor of the Eminence Christian Church officiating. Mrs. Karr was a member of the Eminence Christian Church.
Surviving her, besides her husband, Frank M. Karr, is her mother, Mrs. William H. Young and three brothers: Phatcher Young, Percy Young and Stanley Young, all of Louisville.
Henry County Local September 11, 1931
William Kelley
The death angel has again visited our midst and claimed for its own Mr. William Kelley. He was an honest, up-right man and leaves a host of friends and a sweet Christian wife, a daughter and two brothers to mourn his loss. He was an honored member of the Odd Fellows and Masons. He was a Mason for 48 years. May the Lord that he trusted comfort his dear wife is the prayer of their friends.
Henry County Local February 6, 1925 Dawayne Kelly
Dawayne �Delaine� Allen Kelly, 40, of Franklin County, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was a construction worker.
He is survived by his father: Bill Kelly, Lawrenceburg; mother: Brenda Kelly Boothby, Defoe; Jacob Kelly, Paducah; one daughter: Heather Kelly, Frankfort; two sisters: Teresa Gogle, Jasper, IN and Glenda Kelly, Louisville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13th at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Rick Brewer officiated. Interment was in the Defoe Cemetery.
Henry County Local January 16, 2008
Tressie Kelly
Miss Tressie Kelly, 23, died Monday, February 1, 1932, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly, near Franklinton. Her death was attributed to tuberculosis. The deceased is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Rhoda Sullivan, of Point Pleasant, conducted by Rev. L. D. Fisher. Burial was in the Point Pleasant Cemetery.
Henry County Local February 12, 1932
Lyle Kemper, Jr.
Lyle Kemper, Jr., nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kemper, died last Thursday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Grant, Richmond. The child was sick two weeks and death was attributed to double pneumonia and brain fever.
The body was brought to New Castle on Saturday and funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Gilead Cemetery with Rev. L. A. Fryman officiating.
Henry County Local March 11, 1932
Albert Kephart
Mrs. Mollie B. Hall, Pleasureville, has received a telegram stating that Albert Kepharet died in California on Tuesday. He is a former Henry Countian and has many relatives here. The deceased is survived by his wife: Mrs. Emilene Burk Kephart. Mrs. Hall is the aunt of Mr. Kephart.
Henry County Local January 17, 1936
Warren Thomas Kephart
Warren Thomas Kephart, 76, died at his residence near New Castle Tuesday afternoon, death resulting from the effects of influenza contracted in March.
Funeral services were held at the residence at 2:30 Thursday afternoon led by Rev. T. C. Meador, assisted by Rev. Fryman. Mr. Kephart was a prominent farmer of this community, a member of the Methodist Church, serving as Steward a number of years. He was liked and respected by all who knew him.
The surviving members of the family are his wife: Mrs. Caro Wells; four children: E. M. Kephart, Mentor, OH, Mrs. C. A. Riley, Louisville, Mrs. S. W. Gilbert and W. T. Kephart, Jr., of New Castle; one brother: W. F. Kephart, Pleasureville; one nephew: Carey Bayse, Louisville; and two nieces: Mrs. Henry Curtwright, Louisa, KY and Mrs. W. G. Mershon, Louisville.
Henry County Local September 18, 1931
Blanche N. Kincaid
Mrs. Blanche Newman Kincaid, 35, of Bagdad, who died at the Baptist Hospital, Louisville, Tuesday night was buried at Pleasureville on Thursday afternoon at 4 o�clock.
The deceased is survived by her husband: Stanley Kincaid and four small sons; her mother: Anna Newman, and four brothers: Oscar Newman, Pleasureville, Druful Newman, Shelbyville, Sidney Newman, Turners Station and Albert Newman, Florida.
Henry County Local March 11, 1932
Albert Curtis King
Albert Curtis King,. 75, entered into rest at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 1`936, after five days illness of double pneumonia and heart trouble. Born in Estill County, November 7, 1860, he made his home in that neighborhood until thirty-eight years ago when he moved to Henry County. Fourteen years ago the family came to Oldham County and settled in LaGrange. He was a member of the New Castle Baptist Church. Mr. King was married in 1901 to Miss Mary Elizabeth Cook of New Castle, who survives him. Other surviving are Powell King, Louisville, the son of his first marriage; one daughter: Miss Hallie King; five grandsons; two sisters: Mrs. Katherine Tuttle, Irvine and Mr. John Tuttle, Lexington.
Services were held at the home on First Avenue Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Rev. T. E. Ennis was in charge, assisted by Rev. W. B. Garriott. Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.
Henry County Local January 31, 1936
Berry Kitson
Mr. Berry Kitson, another of Pleasureville�s old citizens to quit this field of life, had for a number of months been a sufferer of a complication of diseases, though his suffering at times seemed unbearable, he never complained, saying his suffering was nothing to what his Lord suffered for him. Mr. Kitson was a kind, considerate man, we are told that he wanted the people who ministered to him during his illness thanked publically for their many acts of kindness.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church by Rev. James E. Wright. Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery. Mr. Kitson is survived by his widow and several nieces.
Henry County Local August 5, 1927
Wesley Knight
Wesley Knight, 48, of Campbellsburg, died Monday, June 16, 2008. He was employed with the Kentucky State Reformatory as a correctional officer for 25 years, a member of KBA/KMA, FOP and Rivers of Life Church in LaGrange.
He is survived by his mother: Ann Clark Barnett, LaGrange; an aunt, uncles and friends.
Services were at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24th at the Oldham County Funeral Home, LaGrange. A graveside service were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 5th at Bagdad Cemetery, Bro. David Mattingly conducted the service.
Henry County Local June 25, 2008
Lawrence C. Kyle
Lawrence C. Kyle, 31, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. C. C. Moody last Thursday night, following a long illness of heart trouble.
Funeral services were held at the New Castle Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. G. W. Boswell. Burial followed in the New Castle Cemetery. He was a member of the New Castle Baptist Church, having joined recently and was a member of the American Legion.
For four years, Mr. Kyle served as a sailor in the United States Navy, on the battleship Louisiana, seeing service in Navy yards in this country, in Mexico and Vera Cruz.
Following his release from the Navy after the war, with his health impaired, he spent some years at Tucson, AZ and Fort Collins, CO. A great part of the time since his discharge he was in government hospitals in Ohio and Arkansas. It was at Hot Springs where he was taken seriously ill the last time, when his mother and brother went after him, bringing him to New Castle where the last few months of his life was spent.
Besides his mother he is survived by one brother: Clarence P. Kyle and one half-sister: Virlinia Moody, all of New Castle.
Lawrence was born in this county, and attended school at New Castle. One year, after he had finished school, was spent in Kansas City, two years at Waddy, and at the age of 18 he joined the Navy. Since that time and the time of his release he was but a visitor in New Castle, making his home from time to time at Carrollton.
Henry County Local June 17, 1927 |