Lincoln County, KY Obituaries File #80

Submitted By:  Carole French DiSanto  

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - Fox Funeral Home Notice

ADAMS, Anna Elizabeth Young

October 21, 1920 - March 20, 2011

Anna Elizabeth “Bibbie” Adams, 90, of Lexington, formerly of Lincoln County, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Sayre Christian Village. She was born Thursday, October 21, 1920 in Lincoln County
to the late David & Mary Thompson Young. She was a retired quality control inspector for Cowden’s and a member of Stanford First Church of God. She will be remembered as a simple lady and her
love of playing Rummikub and Scrabble. She also loved her Kentucky Wildcats and Cincinnati Reds.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Ervin Thomas Adams, Jr.; an infant son, Edward Adams; her brothers, W.T. Young and David Young, Jr.; and her sisters, Ada Ellen Young, Della
Russell and Viola Crowttinger.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Laffon and her husband, Gene and Debbie Rotundo and her husband, Robert, all of Lawrenceburg; her son, Danny Adams and his wife, Linda Kay of Nicholasville;
two sisters, Lorine Holderman of Lexington and Marie Daugherty of Perry, GA; two grandchildren, David Adams and Rita Taylor; and six great-grandchildren, Brent, Danielle, Caitlin, Logan, Kayla and Kristin.
An Appreciation of Life service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23rd at Fox Funeral Home by Rev. Grant Mathis and Rev. Bill Miller. Burial will follow in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Fox Funeral Home Notice

ADAMS, Garland Wayne

November 22, 1949 - April 20, 2011

Garland Wayne "Hoggie" Adams, 61 of Logan Ave, Stanford passed away Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at UK Chandler Medical Center in Lexington. Born on Tuesday, November 22nd, 1949 in
McKinney to the late Bill & Myrtle Miracle Adams. He was a Material Handler for Bluegrass Station in Lexington. Garland served his country in the Army during Vietnam and retired from the Army
National Guard with 30 years of service. Garland was known for hunting and loved to fish.

He leaves behind his wife Jean Burton Adams whom he wed on December 27, 1969; a son William Trent Adams of Stanford, daughter Angela Fisher and her husband Chris of Loretto; a brother
William "Doonie" Adams of Lancaster; two sisters De Laine Hayes and her husband Robert of Hustonville, Louise Polston of Danville; five grandchildren Jessica Foley, Jonathan Fisher, Samantha, Sarah,
and Corey Adams; two great-grandchildren Landon and Ethan Rowland and a host of nephews and nieces.
Services for Garland will be 11 AM, Monday, April 25th, 2011 at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Harness officiating. Burial follow in Hustonville Cemetery with Military Honors by Caswell Saufley
Post #18 of the American Legion. Visitation will be from 6-9PM, Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 at Fox Funeral Home.
Active Pallbearers will be William Adams, Ronnie Denson, Josh Cheek, Bruce & Kevin Hayes, and Ricky Denson. Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey Southerland, Roy Hargis, Daniel Cheek,
Danny Burton, Robert Hayes, Nephews, and the Employees of Bluegrass Station.

Thursday, March 31, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

ALFORD, Thomas

October 13, 1919 - March 29, 2011

JUNCTION CITY — Thomas Alford, 91, of Lexington, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011.

Born Oct. 13, 1919, in Lincoln County, he was the son of Garrett and Beryl Marlow Alford. He was a machinist for BUDD Corp. and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Thompson Alford; a son, Richard Thomas Alford of Lexington; a stepdaughter, Donna Byrd of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Alice Wilson of Moreland and Elvira
Campbell of Stanford; and one step-grandchild.

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home in Junction City.

A private graveside service will be held.

Sunday, April 10, 2011 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

ALLEN, Bessie Bastin

October 20, 1941 -  April 09, 2011

Bessie Allen, 69, of Stanford died Saturday at EMRMC in Danville. She was born October 20, 1941 in Lincoln County to the late Holly Ray Bastin and Ethel Robinson Bastin. She was the widow of Robert
Lee Allen. She had worked at Palm Beach; had retired as a Wal-Mart Associate having worked in Danville and Stanford; and was a waitress by heart, having worked at Jerry's in Danville and the Dix River Country
Club. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include a son Frank Allen (Beth) of Stanford and a daughter, Elaine Sebastian (Philip) of Stanford; four granddaughters, Amanda Mgbodille (Anthony), Abby Sebastian, Allie Sebastian and Haley Leeann Allen; two brothers, Sam Bastin and Donald Berry, both of Stanford; two sisters, Dean Andind of Raleigh, Mississippi and Ann Endress of College Corner, Indiana; she was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Visitation will be Monday, April 11, 2011 from 5-9 at Spurlin Funeral Home; Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the funeral home. Reverend Lewis Walter will be officiating. Burial
will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Friday, April 15, 2011 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

BERRY, Christopher Bruce

December 22, 1962 - April 14, 2011

Chris Berry, 48, of Stanford died Friday at EMRMC in Danville. He was born December 22, 1962 in Danville to Donald Davis Berry and Doris Jeanine Lay Berry.

Other Survivors include a brother, Steve Berry (Nancy) of Danville and a sister, Vicki Berry of Stanford; one niece and several nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 17, 2011, from 6-8 at Green River Pentecostal Church, Funeral Service will be 11 am Monday, April 18, 2011, at the Church with Pastor Rick Naylor officiating. Burial will
be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Monday, March 21, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

BROWN, Eunice Mason

June 15, 1924 - March 19, 2011

STANFORD — Eunice Mason Brown, 86, of Green River, died Saturday.
Born June 15, 1924, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Victor and Sibbie Ellen Trent Mason. She was the widow of Clarence Brown. During World War II she had
worked in the Willow Run B-24 Bomber Plant in Ypsilanti, Mich., as a riveter, “Rosie the Riveter.” She retired after 37 years from Genesco Plant in Danville, where she did payroll in the office. She was a
member of New Bethel Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Billy L. Brown (Mary Jo) of Green River; a daughter, Nona Naylor (Jimmy McBee) of Danville; a sister, Reedena Lawson of Berea, Ky.; four grandchildren, Missy Brandenburg,
Jerry Wayne Naylor, Sharon Allen and Kerry Naylor; and six great-grandchildren, Zac Brandenburg, Brittany Naylor, Austin Naylor, Michaela Brandenburg, Carlee Allen and Carson Allen. She was
preceded in death by three sisters, Foneva Ford, Lillie Girdler and Joyce Simpson.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, with Virgil Eubank officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Jeremiah Brandenburg, Kerry Naylor, Jerry Wayne Naylor, Bobby Brown, Dale Reed, Greg Allen and Ricky Elmore.

Saturday, April 02, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

CAUDILL, William Ray

September 29, 1942 - March 27, 2011

CRAB ORCHARD — William “Ray” Caudill, 68, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 as the result of a car accident in Tennessee.
Ray was born in Waynesburg on Sept. 29, 1942, to Raymond and Opal (Black) Caudill.
He was a transportation driver for Professional Transportation Inc. Ray served in the United States Army as a military police officer and was a member of Scott Township General Baptist Church.

Ray enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
Ray is survived by a son, Bill (Dawn) Caudill of Evansville, Ind.; daughters, Angie (Steve) Smith of Evansville, Ind., and Christy (Damon) Gibson of Evansville, Ind.; sisters, Bobbie (Jim) Baker of Arkansas,
Linda (Joe) Leech, Sheila (Joe) Jenkins and Dana Caudill; brothers, Roy (Phyllis) Caudill, Phil Caudill and Roger (Kim) Caudill, all of Kentucky; and grandchildren, Nicole Smith and Braylen Gibson.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Lydia Caudill.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Browning Funeral Home in Indiana with the Rev. Rick Dimmett officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery where the Retired
Veterans Memorial Club conducted military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ray’s family.
Obituary courtesy of McKnight Funeral Home.

Tuesday, December 08, 1992 - Orlando Sentinel, FL

CLARK, Florence Brock

July 30, 1922 - December 06, 1992

FLORENCE B. CLARK, 70, 2510 S. Mills Ave., Orlando, died Sunday, Dec. 6. Mrs. Clark was a homemaker. Born in Crab Orchard, Ky., she moved to Central Florida in 1954. She was
Methodist. Survivors: mother, Della Brock, Orlando; son, Charles, Kodak, Tenn.; two grandchildren. Carey Hand Garden Chapel Home for Funerals, Orlando.                             
[Mother is listed as Della Crawford on Birth Index.]

Monday, April 18, 2011 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

CRAWFORD, Delbert

January 20, 1909 - April 17, 2011

Delbert Crawford, 102, of Stanford died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Stanford. He was born January 20, 1909 in Madison County, KY to the late George Finley Crawford and
Susan Mae Maupin Crawford. He was a farmer, a member of Lincoln Lodge #60, a member and a deacon at Calvary Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Lucille Garrison Crawford of Stanford; a son, Byron Garrison Crawford (Jackie) of Shelbyville, KY; a sister, Dorothy Skaggs of Fairborn, Ohio; 4 grandchildren,
Eric Crawford (Julie), Andrea Daily (Tracy), Joe Crawford (Cynthia) and Wesley Crawford; several nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and two sisters, Marshall, Cecle, Harry,
Gertrude, George, Adelaide and Effie, also an infant twin sister, Della.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, from 5-9 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home, Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Spurlin Funeral Home with Reverend Johnny Adamson officiating.
Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Eric Crawford, Joe Crawford, Wesley Crawford, George Lee Crawford, Jim Bailey and Donnie Skaggs. Honorary Bearers will be Shirley Brawner, Gretchen Reynolds, Jean Turner
and Marsha White.

Saturday, April 23, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

CRAWLEY, Susie Lois

STANFORD— Susie Lois Crawley, 82, of Indianapolis, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at Decatur Township Care & Rehab Center in Indianapolis.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2011, at Fox Funeral Home in Stanford, with burial in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services on Monday.

Thursday, January 23, 2003 - Detroit Free Press

DELANEY, Fred

December 30, 1925 - January 22, 2003

Services for Fred Delaney, 77, of Redford Township were Jan. 24 in St. James Presbyterian Church with burial at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia. Officiating was the Rev. Paul Bousquette.

Mr. Delaney was born Dec. 30, 1925, in Arabia, Ky., and died Jan. 22, 2003, in Farmington Hills. He did underground cable work for Detroit Edison over 40 years. He lived in Redford Township since 1951.
He was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church over 50 years.

Surviving are his wife, Janet; brother of  Al (Carole) Delaney and Betty Greer; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Mr. Delaney was preceded in death by his sons, Andrew and Richard, and one grandson.

Arrangements were made by Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (bet 6-7 Mile Roads.). Service Saturday 11 a.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six Mile Rd.
(btw. Telegraph & Beech Daly).

[Son of Milton & Mary Marlow Delaney. Deceased twin brother, Hampton Delaney b. 30 Dec 1925 - died 06 Sep 1927 - buried, Kings Mountain, Waters Cemetery [Death certificate]

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

DISHON, James Robert

February 15, 1915 - November 26, 2010

James Robert Dishon, age 85, died November 26, 2010 in Venice, FL. James was born February 15, 1915 Lincoln Co. KY, son of Christopher & Nettie Padgett Dishon.

He is survived by his wife Clara, of Venice, two sons; James Robert Jr. & Harold Dishon of Michigan. Also survived by one brother, William "Bill" D. Dishon.

Preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers; Granville, Edgar, Osher, Earl, Melvin, Alonzo, Clarence & Noah Dishon, one sister, Gracie Wall.

Visitation on Monday, December 6th at the Farley Funeral Home, Venice, FL. Burial will take place December 7th, 2010 at Venice Memorial Gardens, Venice, FL.

Monday, April 11, 2011 - Advocate -Messenger

ELLIOTT, Michael G.

August 20, 1949 - April 10, 2011

MORELAND — Michael G. Elliott, 61, of Mercer County, formerly of Hustonville, died Sunday, April 10, 2011.

Born Aug. 20, 1949, he was the son of the late Elmer and Velma Gibson Elliott.  He was the commercial printing manager at The Advocate-Messenger.

Mike is survived by a daughter, Amy (Michael) Tracy of Hustonville; two grandchildren, Michaela and Landen Tracy; a special friend, Jenny Upton of Mercer County; and a stepson,
Chase Cunningham of Winchester.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Morris Trayner and Bro. Terry Morrison. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Kirkpatrick, Chase Cunningham, Clay Kelly, Jeff Bullis, James Morris and Fred Smith.

Honorary pallbearers are Scott Smith, Stanley and Monte Kelly, Paul Powell, Elijah McQuerry and Herlin Atwood.

Saturday, April 16, 2011 - Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home Notice

FOLEY, Luther Lilburn

December 25, 1927 - April 16, 2011

Luther Lilburn "Lib" Foley, 83, of Hwy 27 South in Waynesburg, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born December 25, 1927 in Casey County , he was a son
of the late Arthur & Ada Stephens Foley. Lib was a self employed logger and contractor and had retired from the Lincoln County Road Department. He had previously been a Magistrate , was a member of Pleasant
View Baptist Church and had served his country in the US Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Wallace Foley, a grandson, James Nicholas Foley, two brothers, Arthur Olland & Lowell Edward Foley , and a sister, Ona Foley Smith.

His survivors include his wife, Thelma Stonecypher Foley , whom he wed on May 22, 1948 , as well as several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Pleasant View Baptist Church by Rev. Aaron Hogue with burial following in Double Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 9 PM Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may go to the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Saturday, January 19, 1991 - Orlando Sentinel, FL

GENTON, Stanley

February 11, 1907 - January 18, 1991

STANLEY GENTON, 83, 2999 W. State Road 434, Oviedo, died Friday. Born in Crab Orchard, Ky., he moved to Oviedo from Ohio in 1950. He was a ranching caretaker. He was Protestant.
Survivors: wife, Joann; daughters, Geri Jepson, Chuluota, Judy Davis, Altamonte Springs, Charlet Wheeler, Lutricia, Karen, all of Oviedo, Donna Wiley, Ocoee, Diann Hockenberry, Germany; sons, Ronnie,
Douglas, Steve, all of Oviedo; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

GOOCH, Fred

May 02, 1940 - May 11, 2011

RICHMOND — Fred Gooch, 70, of Richmond, passed away Monday.
Born May 2, 1940, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mildred Gooch.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pansy (Lanigan) Gooch; two daughters, Tena (Doug) Gooch and Vickie (Chris) Glidewell; two brothers, John Gooch of Georgia and Ed Gooch of Virginia; one sister,
Peggy Spears of Ind.; and a grandson, MacKenzie Glidewell of Lexington.

He was a retired employee of Eastern Kentucky University who enjoyed farming, traveling, any type of physical competition and being with his family and friends.
Fred wanted to help future doctors in furthering their education and graciously made the decision to donate his body to the University of Kentucky Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology.
He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all who had the fortunate pleasure of knowing him.
There will be a Celebration of Life service and reception from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at the Arlington Mule Barn in Richmond.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - Springfield News-Sun, Ohio 

HALL, Willie Mae Taylor

January 05, 1922 - March 18, 2011

HALL, Willie Mae (Billy) 89, went home to be with Lord on March 18, 2011 at Southbrook Care Center.

She was born January 5, 1922 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky the daughter of John and Vicia (Snodgrass) Taylor.

She was a registered LPN nurse from which she had retired from.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters Mary (Bill) Hawthorne of Springfield Ohio; Reverend Gloria Jean (Roy D.) Scott of Xenia/ Springfield, Ohio; five Grandchildren; 11 Great Grand Children
two Great- Great Grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Lambert Hall one brother; two sisters.

Memorial Service will be held Wednesday March 23, 2011 at Restored Life Ministries 1117 Innisfallen Ave Springfield, Ohio; family will received friends at 6:00pm until time of service which will be at 7:00pm
with Reverend Dr. John E. Freeman Officiating Larry Coleman Pastor of the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls Funeral Home.

Wednesday, January 08, 1986 - Orlando Sentinel, FL

HOPKINS, Robert

December 16, 1905 - January 07, 1986

Robert Hopkins, 79, 11107 Stonegate Court, Orlando, died Tuesday. Born in Crab Orchard, Ky., he moved to Orlando from Lebanon, Ohio, in 1980. He was a retired fence builder and was a
member of Grace Street Church of God. Survivors: daughters, Juanita Lamb, Orlando, Mabel Smith, Richmond, Ky.; sister, Mattie Bishop, Waynesville, Ohio; five grandchildren; six great- grandchildren.
Union Park Chapel Funeral Service, Union Park.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

JENKINS, Hailei Grace

STANFORD — Hailei Grace Jenkins, daughter of Kara Gaskin and Randy Jenkins of Stanford, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, after being born at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Other survivors include her maternal grandparents, Kimberly Durham Gaskin and Christopher B. Gaskin, both of Stanford; paternal grandparents, Darrell Jenkins of Crab Orchard and  Kathy Creech
Taylor and Darby Taylor, both of League City, Texas; a maternal great-grandfather, Charles Durham of Danville; four uncles, Christopher K. Gaskin, Bryan Gaskin, Brandon Gaskin and Danny Jenkins;
and an aunt, Kayla Gaskin.

She was preceded in death by an uncle, David Creech.

A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery. The Rev. Harold McLaren will officiate the service.

Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, April 01, 2011 - The Times Herald - Port Huron, MI

JOHNSON, Alka E. Sanders

January 13, 1915 - March 29, 2011

Alka E. (Sanders) Johnson St. Clair Alka E. (Sanders) Johnson, 96, died on March 29, 2011 at Crittenton hospital in Rochester, Michigan. Mrs. Johnson, daughter of Jerry M. and Elizabeth (Reese) Sanders was born on January 13, 1915 in Clarence, Kentucky. She graduated from University of Kentucky and Columbia University. She taught 42 year, the last 32 years were in St. Clair, Michigan as well as the St. Clair County Intermediate School District. She was as a member of the First Congregational Church of St. Clair and a charter member of the St. Clair Art Association. She enjoyed her community, travel, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Tigers and Pistons. She was pre-deceased by her husband Howard Johnson in 1982 and by her step-son Lyle Johnson in 2000. She is survived by her step-daughter Janice (Johnson) and her husband Gary Morin. Nephews Ercel (Geraldine), Elgie, William (Peggy), Jerry (Nancy), (Sue) Sanders; Dr. Gary (Shelia), William (Holly), and Eddie (Linda) Sanders; and Jack Sanders. Nieces Sue (William)Dickinson, Mary Ann (Robert) Maibor; Aloma (Max) Hoover. And nephew and niece Dr. Duane (Joni) Sanders, and Beverly Stone. The Funeral and final interment will be on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Waynesburg, Kentucky.  A special thank you for the kind attention she received from Brenda Brannack, the caregivers and staff of Waltonwood on Main Assisted living facility, and Crittenton hospital.

Burial at Double Springs Cemetery - Barnett-Demrow Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

LUSTER, Ronald Dale, Sr.

December 01, 1944 - April 19, 2011

+ US Army - Vietnam

MORELAND — Ronald Dale Luster Sr., 66, of New Salem, died April 19, 2011. 
Born Dec. 1, 1944, he was the son of the late John Alvin and Ellena Martin Luster. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and a member of McKinney Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Teressa Kaye Brown Luster; three sons, Ron (Marcella) Luster Jr. and Chris (Amanda) Luster, both of New Salem, and Billy (Karla Williams) Luster of Waynesburg;
11 grandchildren, Samantha (Jacob) Duff, Kyle, Nick, Jacob, Bethani, Bailee, Christopher, Markus, Cloie, Landon and Kylene; and a great-grandchild, Zachary.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory; a sister; and five brothers.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Mark Tate. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery.

Friday, April 28, 1905 - Interior Journal

McKINNEY, Mrs. James B. Givens (M. Catherine "Kate")

1843 - 1905

McKinney - Mrs. James B. McKinney died of heart trouble at her home at McKinney Wednesday afternoon, aged about 60. She had been in poor health for some time but it was not until Monday last that she was compelled to keep her bed. Mrs. McKinney was a daughter of the late Samuel Givens and had been a devout member of th Presbyterian church since her girlhood. She was a modest, gentle woman, a loving wife and kind and indulgent mother and many there are who sorrow that she has been called to the blissful land beyond. About a month ago this Godly mother buried a daughter, Miss Lucy McKinney, and we hope and believe she has joined her above, where there is on sorrow and no parting. Mrs. McKinney leaves a husband, who is in critical condition, and a daughter, Miss Jennie McKinney, whose grief and trouble knows no bounds. At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the remains were taken to Hustonville, where after services at the grave by Dr. E. M. Greene, of Danville, they were gently laid away by the side of the daughter so recently lost.

[Hustonville Cemetery - M. Catherine McKinney b. 1843 - d. 1905 - James B. McKinney b. 1845 - d. 1905 - Lucy B. McKinney b. 1871 - d. 1905]

Saturday, April 23, 2011- Advocate-Messenger

NEWTON, Aletha Jenkins

April 07, 1934 - April 21 2011

Aletha Jenkins Newton, 77, of Danville died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at her home in Danville.

Born in the Highland community of Lincoln County on April 7th, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Thomas and Myrtle Wall Jenkins of Halls Gap/Stanford, Ky.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Danville, Ky. She was a housewife and loving mother, “Nanaw” and “Great-Nanaw.” Her life’s legacy was being a devoted caregiver to her family. She was a
trophy-winning bowler who loved lighthouses, hummingbirds, butterflies and beautiful flowers; and dressing up for church and being the lovely lady that she was.

She is pre-deceased by one sister, Lula Sexton of Harrodsburg; and three brothers, Roy (Jack) Jenkins and Earvin Jenkins of Stanford and Earl Jenkins of Danville.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Samuel Newton; two sons, Charles Thomas “Bim” Newton and Bobby Keith (Gina) Newton; one grand-daughter, Megan Newton (Brian) Ruth; one great-granddaughter,
Halee Madison Ruth; and one sister, Frances Anderson, all of Danville.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and special relatives and friends, Ines Jenkins, Barbara Randolph, Debbie Cook, Martha Combs, Georgia Bradley, Georgia McGuffey, Jewel Turner,
Mildred Baird, Ruth and Pat Lyons, Terri Edwards, Stan and Christine Hoskins, Maxine Compton, Shirley Bryant, Donna Anderson, MaryAnn Teater, Tammy Ping, Angela Perkins, Jenna Foster,
Margaret Johnson, Khandi Steele, Mary Larson, Ashley Moore and Connie Belcher.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville.

The Rev. Ernest Martin, the Rev. Brent Rowe and the Rev. Gary Story will officiate.

Active pallbearers are Brian Ruth, Shane Randolph, Donald Sexton, Dale Sexton, Mike Brown and Dan Sullivan. Honorary pallbearers are David Hartford and Brenda Sexton, Jimmy and
Margaret Sexton, Butch and Peggy Jenkins, Jeff McGuffey, and Ronnie and Lana McGuffey.

Burial will be in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery, Halls Gap, Kentucky.

Saturday, April 23, 2011 - Fox Funeral Home Notice

ORCUTT, Callie L. Robinson

February 02, 1936 - d. Apr 23, 2011

Callie Lucille Orcutt, 75, of Baughman Ave, Danville passed away Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 at her residence. Born on February 2, 1936 in Blue Diamond, Hazard to the late Condy & Leura Robinson.
Lucille was a former owner of Waynesburg Rest Home, and former owner of H&L Restaurant. She was also a CNA at Danville Centre for Health and Rehab for 16 years. She was a dedicated follower of
Christ and a member of Danville Church of God.

Callie was preceded in death by her husband Hurston Orcutt, Jr.; brother Kenneth Cook; and a daughter-in-law Renee Orcutt.  Callie leaves behind her sons, Hurston Orcutt and his wife Diane of Danville,
Terry Orcutt and his wife Geneva of Brodhead, Ray Orcutt of Danville; a daughter Laura Buck and her husband Holland of Harrodsburg; brother Condy Cook, Jr. of Lexington; and sister Erma
Dean Padgett of Eubank; 8 Grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services for Callie will be 1pm, Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at Fox Funeral Home, Stanford with Bro. Nelson Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5 until 9pm,
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at Fox Funeral Home.  Justin Orcutt, Chris Orcutt, Michael Carpenter, Timmy Dowell, Gary Curtis, and Charles Pittman will serve as pallbearers.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

PADGETT, Margaret Haught

September 02, 1931 - April 11, 2011

SCIENCE HILL — Margaret (Haught) Padgett, 79, of Waynesburg, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Eubank on Sept. 2, 1931, daughter of the late Jesse E. and Stella
Anderson Haught.  She was a seamstress at Belk’s and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph C. Padgett of Waynesburg; three daughters, Reta Susan (Jerry) Hampton of Waynesburg, Vicki Lynn (R.J.) Harding of Tell City, Ind., and Anita Jo (Tim) O’Dell
of White Bluff, Tenn.; two brothers, Bruce Haught of Waynesburg, and Grady (Rissie) Haught of Eubank; one sister, Marjorie Measel of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and lots and
lots of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jesse Matt Padgett, and a brother, Carter Haught.
Services will be 7 p.m. today at Double Springs Baptist Church in Waynesburg with Pastor Ron Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery. Morris & Hislope
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tuesday, April 25, 1905 - Interior Journal

PETTUS, Dr. J. Henry

PETTUS. - Dr. J. Henry Pettus  died at his home at Crab Orchard Saturday morning after a protracted illness of pneumonia, aged 28. He is survived by a wife, who was Miss Merimee, and two bright,
pretty little children. Dr. Pettus was a son of the late Dr. J. D. Pettus and was a warm-hearted, clever young man. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow and his popularity with his brothers was shown by
127 of them attending his funeral by Rev. O. M. Huey at the Baptist church, Crab Orchard, Sunday morning. Early in life Dr. Pettus professed religion and let us hope that he is now basking in the
sunshine of the God Who gave him. The widow and children, aged mother, sisters and brothers have much sympathy in their dark hour of sorrow.

Monday, February 24, 1986 - Orlando Sentinel, FL

PLUMMER, Charles Andrew

March 02, 1912 - February 22, 1986

CHARLES ANDREW PLUMMER, 73, 542 Ross Place, Orlando, died Saturday. Born in Crab Orchard, Ky., he moved to Orlando from Ohio in 1985. He was a retired carpenter and a Protestant.
Survivors: wife, Nellie; daughters, Connie Herrin, Charlotte Moore, both of Cincinnati, Margaret Pierce, Orlando; sons, Ralph, Cincinnati, James Fahey, Orlando; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando.           [Mother listed as  Cathern /Catherine Delaney]

Monday, February 28, 2011 - McKnight Funeral Home Notice

PRICE, Marie Akemon

April 06, 1946 - February 28, 2011

Marie Akemon Price, 64 of Stanford, Kentucky passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. She was the wife of Mark W. Price whom she married on October 4, 1997.
She was born on April 6, 1946 in Letcher County, Kentucky to the late Carlo and Mandy Cornett Akemon.

Survivors include husband, Mark W. Price of Stanford,  Son, Carlo & Wife Connie Cornett of Blackey, Kentucky, Son, Kenneth Cornett of Linefork, Kentucky, Daughter, Lynette Cornett of Isom, Kentucky,
Son, Martin Dwayne Cornett of Letcher, Kentucky, Son, Timmy Allen Calihan of Stanford, Kentucky, Sister, Ruth Gibson of UZ, Kentucky, Brother, Wayne Akemon of Linefork, Kentucky, Brother, Shelby Akemon
of Linefork, Kentucky and 13 Grandchildren.

+ In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her two children, Linda Collie & Tony Lyn Calihan; Two brothers, Henry & Frank Akemon; One Sister, Cecilia Akemon. Pallbearers Include:
Sons & Grandsons.

Services: 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Place of Services: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating: Bro. Dan Gutenson, Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Monday, March 21, 2011 - McKnight Funeral Home Notice

PRICE, Shirley Ferrell

April 24, 1936 - March 21, 2011

Shirley Ferrell Price, 74, of Stanford, KY passed away Monday, March 21st, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital, Danville, Boyle County. She was the widow of Hobart E. Price who preceded her in death on
April 9, 2002. Shirley was born in Lincoln Co., KY on April 24, 1936, to the late Lucy Bell (Gaunce) and Bartley B. Ferrell. She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed flowers,
yard work, reading and especially being with her family. Shirley is survived by four sons; Larry (Diane) Price of Leesburg, FL, Mark Price of Stanford, Greg (Sharen) Price of Stanford, Steven Price of Stanford.
Four daughters; Judy (Jimmy) Todd of Danville, Leslie (Mick) Davis of Moreland, Linda (Adrian) Travis of Bay City, FL., Brenda (Dave) Hale of Orlando, FL, Sister, Gladys Campbell of Stanford, brothers;
Delbert Ferrell of Stanford, Gary Ferrell of Crab Orchard. Also survived by 17 Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren

In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Gooch and a Brother, Edward Ferrell. Pallbearers: Brandon, Ryan, Kyle & Jimmy Todd, Dustin & Mick Davis,
Brian Price & Steven Nichols

Gravesite Service: 11 am on Thursday, March 24th, at Crab Orchard Cemetery

Sunday, April 22, 2007 - Indianapolis Star, Indiana

PRIVETTE, Herschell D.

June 10, 1915 - April 20, 2007

Herschell D. Privette 91, Indianapolis, passed away April 20, 2007. He was born June 10, 1915 in Lincoln County, Kentucky. His parents were Clarence and Cleota Privette. Herschell was a tool and
die maker for Rockwell and for Switzer Cummins. He was a carpenter for Ray E. Wilson, and later was a self-employed carpenter. He was a charter and 55-year member of Fountain Square Church of Christ.

His wives, Florence T. (Leonard) Privette and Lydia (Sturgeon) Privette, preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Harlean K. Nickleson, James H. Privette, and Fred D. Privette; sister, Vera Day;
stepchildren, Barbara DuShane, Roscoe and Gerry Sturgeon; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 24 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Ave. Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., with calling there from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, April 23. He will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

RAMEY, James W., Jr.

July 05, 1922 - April 12, 2011

+ US Army

CRAB ORCHARD — James W. Ramey Jr., 88, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington. He was the husband of the
late Ruby Ann (Lyons) Ramey who preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2005.

Born July 5, 1922, in Coburn, Va., he was the son of the late James and Lena Stanley Ramey. He was a retired mechanic foreman for the Asphalt Industries and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors Include a son, Michael J. (Kathy) Ramey of Crab Orchard; grandchildren, Katrina (Todd) Salyers, Bryn (Jolene) Ramey and Chris Ramey; great-grandsons, Dustin and Devin
Ramey and Zachary Salyers; and three nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph, Joe and Richard; sisters, Ada, Billy Jean, Bobby Jean, Blanch and Gertrude.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Dan Gutenson. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Bryn, Chris and Dustin Ramey, Todd and
Zachary Salyers and Ricky Payne.  Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Denny, Philip Adams and David Spoonamore.

Monday, March 28, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

RECTOR, Ruth Mae Oaks

January 26, 1924 - March 26, 2011

WAYNESBURG — Ruth Mae Oaks Rector, 87, of Waynesburg, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011, at her residence.
Born Saturday, Jan. 26, 1924, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Charley and Pearl Simpson Oaks. Ruth was a devoted homemaker and gardener and a member of Pleasant
View Baptist Church. She was the widower of Thomas Rector.
Ruth leaves behind her eight children — sons, James Robert Rector and his wife Clara of Waynesburg, Thomas Junior Rector and his wife Vina of Waynesburg, Larry William Rector and his wife Alice of
Vine Grove, Ky., and Glenn Sherman Rector and his wife Phyllis of Waynesburg; daughters, Pearl Grace May and her husband Gerald of Waynesburg, Carol Marcella May and her husband Jimmie of Waynesburg,
Judy Sharon Horton of Hustonville, and Janet Cheryl Terry and her husband Earl of Stanford; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.

She was the eldest of 13 siblings, including surviving brothers, Paul Oaks of Waynesburg, Clyde Oaks of Stanford, David Oaks of Waynesburg, Kenneth Oaks of Waynesburg and Dennis Oaks of Hustonville.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a son-in-law, Larry Horton.
Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Vola Brown and the Rev. Johnny Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her
grandsons, Robert Rector, Chris May, Thomas Ed Rector, Nicholas Ernst, Josh Ernst, John Thomas Rector and Shawn Rector.
Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, March 28, 2011, at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, and from 9 a.m. to time of funeral Tuesday at Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

ROUSEY, Letha R. Roberts

April 02, 1933 - April 17, 2011

Letha Rebecca Roberts Rousey, 78 of Danville passed away Sunday, April 17 2011. Born April 2, 1933 in Casey Co. she was the daughter of the late Walter T. and Maggie Leathers Roberts. She was retired
from Ephraim McDowell. She was preceded in death by 1 son: Gary Vaught.

Survivors include 1 son: Samuel Thomas (Janice) Vaught of Danville; 1 sister Jane Martin of Stanford; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great - great grandchild and a special friend Martha Lamb.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm Wednesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Nelson Reynolds.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. 

Thursday, April 21, 2011 - Advocate-Messenger

RUSSELL, Linda M. Richards

January 01, 1949 - April 18, 2011

MORELAND — Linda Mae Richards Russell, 62, of Tampa, Fla., died April 18, 2011.

Born Jan. 1, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Coolidge and Bonnie Traylor Richards.

She is survived by her sister, Brenda (Jim) Sandusky, of Windsor; her daughters, Lisa (Jason) Carey of Harrodsburg and Tina (Mike) Moore of Junction City; her son, Christopher Russell of Frankfort;
and her grandchildren, Amanda, Ashtin, Derek and Tyler.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial in Hustonville Cemetery.

Thursday, October 14, 2010 - Advocate-Messenger

     SALYERS, Norma L. McKinney

January 15, 1933 - October 10, 2010

SCIENCE HILL — Norma Laverne Salyers, 77, of Science Hill, Ky., passed away Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Born Jan. 15, 1933, in Eubank, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Lawrence McKinney and Susie Turner McKinney Stephens. She was a teacher's aide at Waynesburg Elementary School. She also was an EMT
and dispatcher for Waynesburg Area Rescue Squad. She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church in Waynesburg.

Survivors include three sons, Thomas Delynn (Anita) Salyers of Mintonville, Michael Salyers of Science Hill and Mark (Charlotte) Salyers of Eubank; a daughter, Connie Sue (Philip) Bullock of Mintonville; four sisters,
Margie Hall of Deland, Fla., Maxine Salyers and Betty Wall, both of Somerset, and Wanda Henderson of Stanford; four brothers, Glenn Stephens and Larry Stephens, both of Science Hill, Ronald Stephens of
Stanford and Wayne Stephens of Waynesburg; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Salyers, who died on April 23, 1993; her parents; stepfather, Mack Stephens; brother, Lonnie McKinney; and sister, Joann Stephens.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Vola Brown officiating. Burial will be in Pilot Cemetery.

Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Tuesday, April 07, 1992 - Orlando Sentinel, FL

SKILES, Mayme H.

February 27 1898 - April 05, 1992

MRS. SKILES, 304 S. Citrus Ave., Inverness, died Sunday, April 5. She was a homemaker. Born in Crab Orchard, Ky., she was a longtime resident of Central Florida. She was a member of First Christian Church,
Leesburg. She was a past member of the Pink Ladies at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Survivors: several nephews and nieces. Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg.

Friday, April 01, 2011- Advocate-Messenger

SNOW, Hulah D Ashley

April 16, 1915 - March 31, 2011

 STANFORD — Hulah D. Snow, 95, of Stanford, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Stanford.
Born Friday, April 16, 1915, in Bremen to the late T.J. and Ola W. Ashley, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a 50-year board member of Lincoln County Public Library. She was a dedicated
member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church since 1956, serving as treasurer for more than 35 years.
She will be remembered for working for Stanford Water Works for 14 years and Stanford Wood Products for seven years. She was known for gardening and canning and for being a very good cook. She was a
mentor to many women and only saw the good in people.

She leaves behind two sons, Jim Decker and his wife, Geri, of Lancaster, and Dale Decker and his wife, Ann, of Eagle, Colo.; two daughters-in-law, Terri Decker of Johnston, S.C., and Sherilyn Decker of Miami, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Shirley Van De Pitte and her husband, John, of Clinton Township, Mich.; a brother, Carl Ashley of Stockdale, Texas; a sister, Eunice Pence of Stanford; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Hulah was preceded in death by her first husband, W.J. Decker, and her second husband, Chester Snow; two sons, Terry and Bob Decker; and three brothers, James, Perry and Prentice Ashley.
A remembrance of life service will be 2 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeremy James officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Lucas, Jerome Flynn, Alfred Pence, John Stevens, Tom Komray and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Witt, Jack Potts, John Sheldon, Ottis Cave, Carl Ashley, Leslie Whitmer
and the members of New Beginnings United Methodist Church.

Monday, March 28, 2011 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

SOWDERS, Dorothy Hager

April 27, 1925 - March 28, 2011

Dorothy Hager Sowders, 82, of Stanford died Monday at Golden Living Center in Stanford. She was born April 27, 1925 in Ft. Knox, KY to the late Clarence and Susan Russell Hager. She had
worked as a private health care home sitter. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, J.T. Sowders of Stanford; a son, Jimmy Sowders (Faith) of Midway Park, NC; grandsons, Jimmy Sowders (Sandra) of San Antonio, TX, Jeff Sowders (Christi Cress) of
Stanford, KY, Joey Sowders (Nickki) of Junction City, KY, Kevin Fercci (Patty) of Jacksonville, NC and Peter Fercci of Maysville, NC; 2 granddaughters, Darlene Ponce (Wilford) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and
Jennifer Lins (Justin) of Hubert, NC. She is preceded in death by a grandson, George Sowders.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Reverend Chester Cornett will be officiating. Burial will be in
Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery.