Lincoln County, Ky Obituaries File #44

 Submitted By:  Carole French DiSanto   

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ALFORD, Margaret Wyler BALL, William K BELL, Valinda McBeath
BENNETT, James D. III  BOLIN, Thomas Ray 

BORDESE, Margaret Dillon

BOURNE, Jesse Welby BROWN, Estes Ray CALHOUN, Wayne G. 
CASON, Ashley Lynn  COCHRAN, Nancy P. Beeler 

COFFMAN, Beatrice Hatter

COFFMAN, Obert Edsel  COOK, Loretta Cornett Rousey CRAWFORD, James Rice 
CRAWLEY, Wayne  DAUGHERTY, Walter E., Sr.

DAVIDSON, Nannie K. Potts 

DENNEY, Carlos Eugene DIXON, Steve A.  DUNN, Helen Lucas 
ELKINS, Seth Immanuel  EVANS, Allen Ray 

FLOYD, Thelma G. Shelton 

GANDER, Alvin E GILPIN, Allisia Harrison GREER, Carl W. 
HAMPTON, Anna Vonlinger HANNAH, Ottis 

HARRISON, Michael S. C.

HELM, Sylvester  HENDRICKSON, Christine Howard JENKINS, Misty Dawn
JENKINS, Steven Wayne  MASON, Effie E. Moore

McGILL, Charles Elewood

McGUFFEY, Eva R. Gourley McGUIRE, Lillie B. Vaughn  McMULLEN, LeRoy 
McQUEARY, Louis  MEANS, Robin 

MESSER, Martha Wrenn 

MIRACLE, Hilton  MITCHELL, Mary Kidd  MOSS, Lena F. Martin  
NAPIER, Ronal PADGETT, Georgia M. Story

PANGBURN, Worth Allen

PELL, Dallas Lee PENMAN, John Thomas  PHIPPS, Dana Phillips
PIKE, Lucille Carmack PRIVETT, Elvin 

REED, Dorothy M. Overstreet

REYNOLDS, Joy Mae REYNOLDS, Robert Ray RICE, Scott
RICHARDS, Gay C. Martin ROWLAND, Roy

SEAY, Lyda Short 

SHEPHERD, Hazel Salyers Sims SINKHORN, Marquese Edward SLONE, Georgia M. Harris 
SMOCK, O. E. “Red” SPAW, Kennie 

SPEARS, Edward R.

STIDHAM, Boone 

 TAYLOR, Mark Wesley  VON GRUENIGEN, John Wayne
WALLS, Elmer Lushion WATTS, Julia Watkins 

WHITIS, Ralph

WILLIAMS, David Roger WITTE, Bryan C WOOLDRIDGE, Thomas Leo 

YOUNG, Louanna Walls 

   

Friday, January 16, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger

ALFORD, Margaret Wyler

July 16, 1927 – January 14, 2004

WAYNESBURG - Services for Wyler Margaret Alford, 76, of Waynesburg, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Double Springs Baptist Church by the Rev. Brad King. Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. She died Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born July 16, 1927, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Matilda Lademan Wyler. She was an employee of American Greetings Co. and Waynesburg Grocery, and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church where she has been secretary and treasurer, Order of Eastern Star and Senior Citizens.

Survivors include her husband, J.W. Alford; three sons, William C. Alford of Lexington, James L. and Robert C. Alford, both of Waynesburg; a brother, Rudolph "Bud" Wyler of Stanford; four sisters, Ida Gover, Elizabeth Cooper and Rose Carrier, all of Stanford, and Carolyn Helton of Fort Myers, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Christopher and Bryson Alford, Joey Police, Eric Wooldridge, Julian Wall and Jeff Sims.Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church with an Eastern Star service at 7 p.m.Memorials may go to Heritage Hospice or Double Springs Baptist Church. Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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March 29, 2005 – The News-Press, Southwest Florida (Lee Co.)

 

BALL, William K.

June 28, 1925 – March 26, 2005

William K. (Bill) Ball , 79, of St. James City died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Lincoln County, KY and moved here in 1957 coming from Cincinnati. A member of Pine Island United Methodist Church. Bill was well known on Pine Island as the Post Master at Bokeelia for 20 years. He was a Past Master of Cape Coral F & AM and was a member of the O.E.S. White Shrine and the Araba Temple. He was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII serving in Saipan.

Survivors include his wife, Mariann of St. James City; sons, Russell (Lynn) and Ronald (Michelle) and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda, in 1994.

Funeral services with Masonic honors will be conducted Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 9:30 AM in the chapel of the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home with burial to follow in Coral Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice.

Monday December 1, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

 

BELL, Valinda McBeath

August 19, 1909 – November 29, 2003

Valinda Evelyn McBeath Bell, 94, of Danville, died Saturday at Charleston Health Care Center.

Born Aug. 19, 1909, in Hedgeville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey F. and Emma Jones McBeath. She was a homemaker and owned a farm in Hubble. She was a 1928 graduate of Danville High School and had been the oldest living alumnus. She attended Kentucky College for Women and was a member and past Regent of the St. Asaph Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. She also was a member of the Daughters of 1812 and Society of Boonesborough. She was a lifetime member of McKendree Methodist Church where she had been a Sunday school teacher and held several administration positions.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Evelyn Bell Ensslin of Danville and Emily McBeath Bell Sanders of Louisville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Private services will be Tuesday in Buffalo Springs Cemetery by the Rev. Larry Cochran. There will be no visitation. Memorials may go to Heritage Hospice or charity of choice. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Tuesday October 14, 2003 –Advocate-Messenger

BENNETT, James D.

August 06, 1931 – October 11, 2003

STANFORD - Graveside services for James D. Bennett III, 72, of Church Street, Danville, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at K.P. Hall Cemetery by Chuck May.

He died Saturday at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation.

Born Aug. 6, 1931, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late James D. and Sadie R. Phelps Bennett. He was a pipeliner. Survivors include his companion, Janice McElroy of Danville; and caregivers, Chuck and Robin May, both of Stanford. Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Tuesday October 28, 2003- Advoate-Messenger

BOLIN, Thomas Ray

January 09, 1940 – October 26, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Thomas Ray Bolin, 63, of Stanford, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. He died Sunday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born Jan. 9, 1940, in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Luther and Ollie Mary Lair Bolin. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn J. Cox Bolin; a son, Dan Bolin of Stanford; two daughters, Pam McMullen of Stanford and Tammy Bolin of Parksville; a brother, Ralph Bolin of St. Louis, Mo.; four sisters, Betty Dean of Lancaster, Edna M. Miller of Danville, Edith Lane of Nicholasville, and Patricia Bolin of Oklahoma; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine Yocum. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Lane, Robby Dean, Mike Bolin, Ronnie Cox, Bryan Walls and Johnny Satterly. Honorary pallbearers are Gordon Deshon, Paul Deshon, Billy Moberly, Mike Hicks, Jimmy Boyd and Joe Lane. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.

 

Monday, September 22, 2003 – Advocate- Messenger

BORDESE, Margaret Dillion Ruthledge

June 15, 1907 – September 20, 2003

CRAB ORCHARD - Margaret Dillion Bordese, 96, of Main Street died Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born June 15, 1907, in Stanford, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Margaret E. Tucker Dillion. She was the widow of Jack Rutledge and Vic Bordese. She was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church and a retired employee of General Electric. Survivors include nephews, including Paul Dillion and Charles R. Dillion, both of Crab Orchard. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Kurt Spond. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris Mingo, Eric Wooldridge, George Pleasants, Jay Smith, Tim Layton and Jim Gover. Honorary pallbearers are Harold and Frances Layton, Lea Wooldridge, Helen Pleasants, Gracie Gilbert, Mattie Gover and Elizabeth Dishon.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Memorials may go to Hebron United Methodist Church building fund.

 

Monday, October 13, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

BOURNE, Jesse Welby

December 26, 1923 – October 12, 2003

STANFORD - Jesse Welby Bourne, 79, of Redwood Drive, died Sunday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born Dec. 26, 1923, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Lucy Jane Pollard Bourne. He was a retired employee of Standard Oil and Chevron Bulk Plant. He was a member of Stanford Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ovalee Greene Bourne; a son, Tommy Bourne of Stanford; a sister, Joyce Saunders of Lancaster; a grandson; and a great-grandson. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fox Funeral Home by the Rev. Max Hester. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Saunders, Ronnie Gilbert, Mike and Lonnie Fields and Tony Greene.

 

Friday, September 12, 2003 –Advocate-Messenger

BROWN, Estes Ray

August 02, 1924 – September 10, 2003

MORELAND - Services for Estes Ray Brown, 79, of Danville will be 1 a.m. Saturday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. Norris McCawley. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

He died Wednesday at his home.

Born Aug. 2, 1924, in Russell Springs, he was the son of the late George W. and Alice Franklin Brown. He was retired from Boyle Masonry and was a jockey. He was a member of Maxey Valley Church of God, American Jockey Association and Kentucky Jockey Association. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Lexington.

Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Brown of Stanford; a stepson, Gary Whitis of Casey County; two stepdaughters, Linda Whitis Bugg of Junction City and Sharon Whitis of Harrodsburg; a brother, Ezra Brown of Pine Knot; three sisters, Edna Russell of Indianapolis and Lorane Sapp and Irene Simpson, both of Lexington; five stepgrandchildren; and a step great-granddaughter.

Pallbearers will be Gary Whitis, Gene Boyd, Sean Ganem and James Preston.

 

Wednesday October 8, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

CALHOUN, Wayne G.

December 17, 1936 – October 06, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Services for Wayne G. Calhoun, 66, of Marion, Ill., formerly of Waynesburg, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by the Rev. Vola Brown. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18, American Legion. He died Monday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born Dec. 17, 1936, in Bluefield, W.Va., he was a son of the late Otey and Grace Barger Calhoun. He was a retired surveyor with Cecil Harp Engineering Co. in Lexington and a Navy veteran. He attended Campbellsville University Eastern Kentucky University and gunsmithing school in Denver Colo. As a child he was named Florida's state marble shooting champion. Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Smallwood of Waynesburg; and two brothers, Vernon Calhoun of Williamsburg, and Cline Calhoun of Lexington. Pallbearers will be John Moore, Cleo Slone, Jack Calhoun, James Calhoun, Billy and Adam Smallwood. Visitation will be noon-2 p.m. Thursday.

 

Friday, September 17, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger

CASON, Ashley L.

May 01, 1982 – September 14, 2004

WAYNESBURG - Services for Ashley Lynn Cason, 22, of Lexington, will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by Reggie Tipton. Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. She died Tuesday in Lexington.

Born May 1, 1982, in Lexington, she was the daughter of Franklin L. Cason and Pamela Relford Williams, both of Lexington. She was a customer service representative for Dairy Mart.Other survivors include four brothers, Michael P. Cason, Gregory S. Cason, Timothy A. Cason and Quintin L. Borders, all of Lexington; three sisters, Angelique N. Cason, Regina L. Meadows and Stephanie M. Borders, all of Lexington; and her grandmother, Ruby Cason of Lexington.Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. today.

 

Wednesday September 3, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

COCHRAN, Nancy P. Beeler

February 20, 1933 – August 25, 2003

MOORESVILLE, Ind. - Nancy P. Cochran, 70, of Mooresville died Aug. 25 at her home.

Born Feb. 20, 1933, in Ellisburg, she was the daughter of the late W.W. and Alma Reed Beeler. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Greenwood, Ind.

Survivors include her husband, Lewis H. Cochran; three daughters, Pauletta Hayes of Camby, Ind., Melodie Cochran of Greenwood and Alma Baldwin of Monrovia, Ind.; four brothers, Joseph W. Beeler of Liberty, James O. Beeler of Hustonville, David Beeler of Mooresville, Ind., and Jacob Beeler of Bradfordsville; three sisters, Virginia Price of Moreland, Elizabeth Lewis of Bradfordsville and Alice Beeler of Hustonville; and four grandchildren.

Services were Friday at Rocky Ford Baptist Church in Hustonville. Burial was in Hustonville Cemetery.

Carlisle & Son Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may go to ALS Association of Indiana, 1980 E. 16th St., Suite 105, Carmel, Ind. 46032.

 

Thursday, November 13, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

COFFMAN, Beatrice Hatter

March 06, 1920 – November 12, 2003

MORELAND - Beatrice Hatter Coffman, 83, of Geneva, died Wednesday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born March 6, 1920, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Ollie Hatter and Lillie Pittman Hatter Austin, and the stepdaughter of Sid Austin. She was a retired employee of Liberty Sportswear, a homemaker and a member of Geneva Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Dewey Coffman; a son, Lowell Coffman of Geneva; six daughters, Jewell Lynn, Shirley Poynter, Patricia Cummins and Anita Bowman, all of Geneva, Phyllis Long of Hustonville, and Jereline Bailey of Danville; a sister, Sherry House of Las Vegas; 15 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Geneva Baptist Church by the Rev. Mike Hatter. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian and Kenny Coffman, Larry and David Lynn and David Payton.Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Friday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

 

Monday September 22, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

COFFMAN, Obert Edsel

March 25, 1909 – September 21, 2003

PERRYVILLE - Obert Edsel Coffman, 94, of Perryville died Sunday at his home.

Born March 25, 1909, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Matt and Ida Simpson Coffman. He was a retired steel mill worker and a member of Mitchellsburg Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Ellen Burtram Coffman; two daughters, Louise Coffman of Perryville and Evelyn Moore of Mitchellsburg; a son, Bobby Coffman of Stanford; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five children. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mitchellsburg Church of God by the Rev. Larry Moore. Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may go to Mitchellsburg Church of God building fund. Wilder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Monday, November 10, 2003 - Advocate-Messenger

COOK, Loretta Cornett Rousey

January 09, 1928 – November 05, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Services for Loretta Cornett Rousey Cook, 75, of Lumberton, Texas, formerly of Waynesburg, will be 2 p.m. today at Barnett and Demrow Funeral Home by the Rev. Paul McFarland. Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. She died Wednesday at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Born Jan. 9, 1928, in Letcher County, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Lou Cinda Cornett. She was an employee of Palm Beach. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lumberton, Texas. Survivors include a son, Butch Rousey of Lumberton; three daughters, Bonnie Rousey, Beckie Rousey and Linda Carter, all of Lumberton; three brothers, Arvil Cornett of Lakeland, Fla., Arvin Cornett of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Chester Cornett of Cloverdale, Ind.; two sisters, Rose Miller of Glenmont, Ohio, and Jean Mundey of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger

CRAWFORD, James Rice

May 03, 1934 – July 18, 2004

STANFORD - James Rice Crawford, 70, of Whitley Avenue, died Sunday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born May 3, 1934, in Lincoln County, he was the son of James T. and Josephine Rice Crawford. He was a retired water plant operator with Stanford Water Works and served in the National Guard during the Korean War. He was a member of Pine Grove Church of Christ and Masonic Lodge 631, McKinney. He was the husband of Fannie E. Johnson Crawford.

Additional survivors include two sons, James T. Crawford of Danville and Prentice C. Crawford of Stanford; three brothers, Robert Crawford of Garrard County, Sammy Crawford of Madisonville, and Danny Crawford of Lexington; a sister, June Long of Garrard County; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home by Rick Estes. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ramey Douglas, Justin, Brian, Sam and John Crawford, and Jeff Stickler. Honorary pallbearers are John Scufe, Tim Wiler, Cecil Witt and James Long.Visitation is 6 to 9 p.m. today

 

Friday, August 22, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

CRAWLEY, Wayne

June 14, 1944 – August 20, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Wayne Crawley, 59, of Ky. 1781, Waynesburg, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Fox Funeral Home by Lester Randolph. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. He died Wednesday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born June 14, 1944, in Clark County, he was the son of the late Stuart and Virginia Drake Crawley. He was an employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years and a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline Litteral Crawley; two daughters, Angela Bass and Shannon Berry, both of Lancaster; a stepdaughter, Paulette Miller of Richmond; a sister, Alma Crawley of Winchester; and five grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Crawley. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. Memorials may go to Lincoln County Humane Society.

 

 

Monday, August 11, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

DAUGHERTY, Walter Edward, Sr.

March 23, 1927 – August 09, 2003

MORELAND - Walter Edward Daugherty Sr., 76, of Stanford died Saturday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born March 23, 1927, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late George W. and Maggie D. Nichols Daugherty.He was a retired farmer, member of Blue Lick Baptist Church and an Army veteran. He was the widower of Virginia "Dickie" Atkins Daugherty. Survivors include two sons, Paul B. Daugherty of Junction City and Stacey Daugherty of Hustonville; two sisters, Dorcas Malear of Lexington and Lena Mae Leathers of Danville; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Daugherty III, Miles, Mike and Mitch Daugherty, Willy Daugherty II and Tommy Wray.

 

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

DAVIDSON, Nannie K. Potts

February 13, 1908 – October 13, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Nannie K. Davidson, 95, of Stanford, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Doug Wesley. A graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday at Phillips Cemetery in Oneida, Tenn.

She died Monday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born Feb. 13, 1908, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late Burl L. and Lizzie Green Potts. She was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah's Witness Stanford Congregation.

Survivors include two sons, Donald L. "Buddy" Davidson of Helenwood, Tenn., and George Davidson of Danville; three daughters, Elizabeth "Libby" Foster of Danville, Becky Brickey and Jean Estridge, both of Stanford; 17 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Estridge, Johnny Coulter, Dan Stephens, Mike, Troy and Rusty Davidson, and Scott and Ricky Foster. Honorary pallbearers are Don Stephens and Jim Foster.Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday.

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2006- Advocate-Messenger

DENNEY, Carlos Eugene

September 17, 1947 – October 02, 2006

CRAB ORCHARD - Carlos Eugene Denney, 59, of Crab Orchard died Monday at Ephraim McDowell Hospital.

Born on Sept. 17, 1947, in Broughtontown, he was the son of the late Carl and Lena Alice Abbott Denney. He was a retired barber and a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Saylor Denney; two daughters, Karen Machal of Stanford and Sharon Boyd of Broughtontown; two sons, Darrin Denney of Crab Orchard and Damon Denney of Stanford; four brothers, Carl Denney of Cincinnati, Billy Denney and Robert Denney, both of Crab Orchard, and Danny Denney of Stanford; four sisters, Loretta Gilliam of Tazewell, Tenn., Francis Napier and Juanita Harrison, both of Danville, and Pauline Thompson of Lancaster; and five grandchildren.A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Monday August 4, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

DIXON, Steve A.

January 02, 1913 – August 02, 2003

SCIENCE HILL - Steve A. Dixon, 90, of Waynesburg died Saturday at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Born Jan. 2, 1913, in Letcher County, he was the son of the late Dawson and Hattie Whitaker Dixon. He was a retired inspector for the Department of Agriculture and a member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 328 and Olive Baptist Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Brown Dixon; two brothers, Bill D. Dixon of Ohio and Dewey Dixon of Indiana; three sisters, Nina Wampler of Indiana, Edna Caudill of Stanford and Katie Hampton of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morris and Hislope Funeral Home by Bert Hall. Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery, Waynesburg. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today. Memorials may go to Olive Baptist Church, c/o Sheila Brodduf, 3565 Ky. 1781, Waynesburg.

 

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger Update

DUNN, Helen Lucas

MORELAND - Helen Dunn, 95, of Charleston Health Care Center, formerly of Hustonville, died Monday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 4, 1908, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late George and Mina Swope Lucas. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Salem Baptist Church. She was the widow of Charlie Dunn.

Survivors include two daughters, Rose Mary Durham of Hustonville and Ruth Hogue of Cincinnati, Ohio; three brothers, Lester, Virgil and Norman Lucas, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Lucille Delk of Danville; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a son, Garland Dunn, and a daughter, Nell Dunn.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Travis Farris. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Barry Durham, Terry Hogue, Odis Delk, and Alan and Danny Dunn.Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

 

Monday October 20, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

ELKINS, Seth Immanuel

December 09, 1982 – October 18, 2003

MORELAND - Seth Immanuel Elkins, 20, of Liberty, formerly of Waynesburg, died Saturday.

Born Dec. 9, 1982, in Lexington, he was the son of Curtis and Alice Honaker Elkins of Waynesburg. He was self-employed and a member of Jehovah's Witnesses Liberty congregation. Other survivors include a brother, Benjamin G. Elkins of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and two sisters, Rebekah Mullins of Waynesburg and Tish Gonzales of Stanford. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Stanford by Ken Shmidheiser. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Thursday October 30, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

EVANS, Allen Ray

Services for Allen Ray "Al" Evans, 78, of Terrace Court, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church by the Revs. Lane Perry, Gary Story, Caroline Bloomfield and Norman Hagley. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

He died Tuesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Pallbearers will be members of Toy Box Coffee Club. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Bible study class at First Christian Church.Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home. Memorials may go to Heritage Hospice.

 

Friday November 14, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

FLOYD, Thelma G. Shelton

July 14, 1930 – November 12, 2003

NICHOLASVILLE - Thelma Geneva Floyd, 73, of Nicholasville, died Wednesday. Born in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late Dudley D. and Louisa Muncie Shelton.

She was a former employee of Canada Dry Distillery and a retired employee of Sargent & Greenleaf Co. She was a member of Nicholasville Baptist Church, Jessamine County Woman's Club and attended Liberty Prayer Group in Garrard County.

Survivors include two sons, Charles N. Floyd and Paul Douglas Floyd, both of Nicholasville; two sisters, Lela M. Bishop and Dora Bruner, both of Nicholasville; four brothers, Philip Shelton of Crab Orchard, Lawrence Shelton of Cincinnati, Larkin Shelton of Milan, Ohio, and Billy Shelton of Louisville; and two half sisters, Grace Payne and Beatrice Zinser.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Betts & West Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Lyons. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.

 

Wednesday, August 20, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

GANDER, Alvin E.

January 08, 1912 – August 19, 2003

STANFORD - Alvin E. Gander, 91, of  Newland Lane died Tuesday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born Jan. 8, 1912, in Stanford, he was the son of the late Jacob and Anna Vongruenigan Gander. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of Stanford Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby K. Gander; two daughters, Pamela Johnson of Stanford and Donna Horne of Danville; two sons, Bo Gander and Gary W. Gander, both of Stanford; a sister, Aline Gander of Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be private. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Stanford Presbyterian Church. Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Wednesday October 8, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

GILPIN, Allisia Harrison

December 23, 1965 – October 05, 2003

MORELAND - Services for Allisia Gay Harrison Gilpin, 37, of Bradfordsville, formerly of Danville, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. Scott Wilson. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. She died Sunday in Marion County.

Born Dec. 23, 1965, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Barbara Ellis of Danville and the late Charles L. Harrison. She was a graduate of Boyle County High School and a member of Danville First Church of God. Other survivors include her grandfather, Essley Wilson of Hustonville; stepfather, Eugene Ellis of Danville; two sons, C.J. Gilpin and David Gilpin, both of Danville; two daughters, Ashley Moore and Courtney Moore, both of Junction City; a sister, Denise Montgomery of Junction City; a stepsister, Angie Bradshaw of Charlestown, Ind.; and a stepbrother, Troy Ellis of Moreland. Pallbearers will be Packy Wilson, Dale Smith, Rodney West, Jerry Montgomery, Jerry Dismuke and Frank Sheene. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today.

 

Friday December 12, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

GREER, Carl W.

October 29, 1923 – December 10, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Carl W. Greer, 80, of Fort Logan Hospital Extended Care United, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Fox Funeral Home by Johnny Adamson. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. He died Wednesday in Stanford.

Born Oct. 29, 1923, in Casey County, he was the son of James J. Williams of Stanford and the late Creota Greer Williams. He was a retired power line worker with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 101.

Other survivors include a son, Lester Greer of Stanford; three daughters, Diane Wilson of Lexington, Barbara Willoughby and Marilyn Rice, both of Stanford; three brothers, Arlis D. Williams and Sherman Williams, both of Stanford, and Kenneth Williams of Waynesburg; two sisters, Dessie Reynolds and Iva Gene Ernst, both of Stanford; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kelly Greer. Pallbearers will be G.G. Smith, James, Greg and Jeremy Wilson, Christopher Coffman and Jim Phelps. Honorary pallbearers are members of IBEW 101. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Saturday.

 

Sunday, September 21, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

HAMPTON, Anna Vonlinger Atkins

May 23, 1931 – September 18, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Anna W. Hampton, 72, of Stanford, will be 2 p.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Max Hester. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. She died Thursday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born May 23, 1931, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Everette and Loisa York Vonlinger. She was a retired nurse's assistant and a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one son, Barry Atkins of Stanford; four daughters, Sharon Ringley, Tonya Rowe and Mary R. Atkins, all of Stanford, and Mary Zwahlen of Richmond; nine sisters, Joyce Haggard of Kings Mountain, Dorothy Thompson of Oneida, Tenn., Mary Lee Oaks of Ottenheim, Zelpha McKinney of Somerset, Jeanette Coleman of Stanford, Mary Baker of Independence, Rosa J. Patterson of Waynesburg, Rita Bishop of Ohio and Francis Stevens of Stanford; seven grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. She was the widow of two husbands, David L. Atkins and James W. Hampton. She was preceded in death by a son, David L. Atkins, Jr., and a daughter, Anna L. Atkins.

Pallbearers will be Brian Atkins, William Hardin, Larry Whitehouse, Jody Lasure, John Hastie and Fred Reichenbach.

 

Thursday September 30, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger

HANNAH, Ottis

Feb 20, 1921 – September 28, 2004

WAYNESBURG - Services for Ottis Hannah, 83, of Kings Mountain, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dunham Cemetery in Casey County with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18, American Legion. He died Tuesday in Stanford.

Born Feb. 20, 1921, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Roy and Virgie Taylor Hannah. He was a farmer, a member of Middleburg Masonic Lodge and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Kings Mountain Christian Church and the widower of Marie Bastin Hannah.

Survivors include a daughter, Rita Cash of Burnside; a brother, Clyde D. Hannah of Kings Mountain; a sister, Mary Helen Singleton of Kings Mountain; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Alvin R. Hannah. Pallbearers will be Roger Board, Curtis and Mark Hannah, Eddie and W.C. Singleton, and Jim McQueen.Honorary pallbearers are Larry Singleton, Ernest Williams, and great-grandchildren.Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today.

 

Tuesday October 14, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

HARRISON, Michael S. Croucher

June 20, 1963 – October 10, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Michael S. Croucher Harrison, 40, of Waynesburg, formerly of Richmond, Ind., died Friday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born June 20, 1963, in Winchester, Ind., he was the son of Glenn Harrison of Richmond, Ind., and Judy Dowell of Waynesburg. He was a former employee of Cars Inc.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Harrison; two daughters, Misty Snider and Bree Croucher, both of Waynesburg; stepmother, Diane Harrison of Richmond, Ind., stepfather, Freaman Dowell of Waynesburg; three sisters, Tonya Simpson of Waynesburg, Melissa Riley of Lebanon, and Hope Whiting of Lexington; two brothers, Glenn Harrison of Somerset, and Michael Downs of Nancy; four stepsisters, Lori Cullipher of Chandler, Texas, Bobbie Johnson of Richmond, Ind., and April and Kim Dowell, both of Lexington; four stepbrothers, Doug, Anthony, Paul and Rodney Dowell, all of Waynesburg.

He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher M. Croucher.Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Cemetery in Losantville, Ind. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home, Richmond, Ind. Information courtesy of Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home.

 

Thursday October 23, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

HELM, Sylvester

December 19, 1952 – October 18, 2003

Sylvester Helm, 50, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died there Saturday.

Born Dec. 19, 1952, in Lincoln County, he was the son of Joe Will and Velma Miller Helm of Lincoln County. He was a retired 28-year employee of R.J. Reynolds Co., and a member of Bethel AME Church.

Other survivors include two daughters, Aretha G. Watkins and Chanell L. Helm, both of Winston-Salem; two sons, Shawn Helm and Montez Helm, both of Winston-Salem.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel AME Church by William Jenkins. Burial will be in Simpson Cemetery, Boneyville. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Smith-Jackson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Wednesday October 8, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

HENDRICKSON, Christine C. Howard

December 11, 1925 – October 06, 2003

GREENSBURG, Ind. - Christine C. Hendrickson, 77, of Greensburg, died Monday at her home.

Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Birmingham, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Orie Mae Howard. She was a teacher and homemaker. She attended Eastern Kentucky University and University of Kentucky. She was a member of the UK Alumni Association, Kings Mountain United Methodist Church, Gideon's International Auxiliary and Eastern Kentucky State Teachers Association.

Survivors include her husband, Rolla B. Hendrickson of Greensburg; two sons, Rolla Hendrickson Jr. of Lake Park, Ga., and Michael Hendrickson of North Carolina; a daughter, Linda S. Grobauskas of Greensburg; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home by the Rev. Richard Waddle. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at K.P. Hall Cemetery near Kings Mountain. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home.

 

Thursday, November 20, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

JENKINS, Misty Dawn

January 14, 1976 – November 19, 2003

STANFORD - Misty Dawn Jenkins, 27, of Chippewa Drive, Harrodsburg, died Wednesday at Bluegrass Community Hospital, Versailles.

Born Jan. 14, 1976, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of Paula Jean Phillips of Harrodsburg and Gary Franklin Young of Liberty.Additional survivors include her stepparents, Donna Young of Liberty and John Phillips of Harrodsburg; three stepbrothers, Austin Young, Chad Baldock and Bradley Baldock, all of Liberty; grandparents, Alphas and Judith Helm Yocum of Geneva, Frank Young of Danville and Phyllis Young of Waynesburg; and great-grandmother, Marie Jenkins of Waynesburg.Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Green River Pentecostal Church by Rick Naylor. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Bruce W. Brown, Jerry Walls, David Phillips and Russell Brown.Visitation is after 5:30 p.m. today at the church. Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Monday October 27, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

JENKINS, Steven Wayne

July 21, 1954 – October 24, 2003

STANFORD - Steven Wayne Jenkins, 49, of Lexington, died Friday at Hospice Care Center in Lexington.

Born July 21, 1954, in Stanford, he was the son of Roy E. "Jack" Jenkins and Leona Caudill Jenkins Brown. He was an auditor for Harbor Freight Tool Co. Survivors include his stepfather, Toby Brown of Stanford; a brother, Michael Jenkins of Melbourne, Fla.; and two stepbrothers, Mike Brown and Sam Brown, both of Stanford. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fox Funeral Home by the Rev. Joseph Muench. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today.

 

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

MASON, Effie E. Moore

March 01, 1918 – September 22, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Effie E. Mason, 85, of Junction City, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Ernest Martin. Burial will be in McKinney Cemetery. She died Monday at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation.

Born March 1, 1918, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Nettie Robertson Moore. She was a homemaker and a member of Junction City Baptist Church for 35 years. She was the widow of Tom Mason.

Survivors include six sons, Vernon Naylor of Norwood, Ohio, Danny Naylor of Liberty, Tommy Naylor of Junction City, Raymond Naylor of Georgetown, and Owen Naylor of Fort Meade, Fla.; four daughters, Jewel Wells of Deer Park, Ohio, Florence Stringer of Danville, Elizabeth Tillett of Crab Orchard, Margie Robinson of Moncks Corner, S.C.; a sister, Mary Crutcher of Carrollton; 31 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie and Oris Naylor.

Pallbearers will be Jesse Griffin, Vince Naylor, Phillip Tillett Jr., Doug Naylor, William Moore and Ray Shannon. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Naylor, Phillip Tillett Sr., BobbyStringer, Mike Robertson Jr. and Mike Robertson Sr.Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Memorials may go to Junction City Baptist Church or Alzheimer' Association.

 

Thursday, November 20, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

McGILL, Charles Elewood

June 19, 1927 – November 18, 2003

Charles Elewood McGill, 76, of Hustonville, died Tuesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born June 19, 1927, in Hustonville, he was the son of the late Lee and Fannie Robinson.He was a member of the Christian Church of Hustonville. He was a volunteer with Hustonville Fire and Rescue, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a farmer.

Survivors include three nieces, Viola Young and Jerlind Wilkinson, both of Danville, and Jeanette Jones of Stanford; and a nephew, Jeff McGill of Hustonville.Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Smith-Jackson Funeral Home by the Rev. Everhart Walker. Burial will be in Hilldale Cemetery.Pallbearers will be great-nephews.Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday.

 

Thursday September 11, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

McGUFFEY, Eva R. Gourley

June 29, 1925 – September 09, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Eva Ruth McGuffey, 78, of Waynesburg will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Moriah Christian Church by the Rev. John Lowry. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery. She died Tuesday at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center, Somerset.

Born June 29, 1925, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Martha Ballard Gourley. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Moriah Christian Church. She was the widow of William D. McGuffey.

Survivors include three sons, Randy McGuffey and Terry McGuffey, both of Waynesburg, and Roger McGuffey of Morrisville, N.C.; a daughter, Rita Carrigan of Science Hill; a brother, Bill Gourley of Fort Myers, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home.

 

Sunday November 2, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

McGUIRE, Lillie B. Vaughn

June 11, 1925 – October 31, 2003

CRAB ORCHARD - Lillie Belle Vaughn McGuire, 78, of Brodhead, died Friday at Rockcastle Health and Rehab Center.

Born June 11, 1925, in Conway, Kentucky, she was the widow of the late Lewis McGuire. She was a homemaker and a member of Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include three stepsons, Kenneth McGuire, Wilburn McGuire and Arnold McGuire, all of Crab Orchard; three stepdaughters, Ruth Creech of Lancaster, Helen Noel and Annaleen Holman, both of Crab Orchard; and a brother, David Vaughn of Indiana. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Archie "Less" McGuire and a stepdaughter, Linda L. McGuire. Services will be 2 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home by Arnold Pingleton and Wayne Henson. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers are Darwin McGuire, Kenny McGuire, Kenneth McGuire, Wilburn McGuire, Anthony N. McGuire and Ricky Holman.

 

Monday, October 13, 2003 –Advocate-Messenger

McMULLEN, LeRoy

March 19, 1938 – October 11, 2003

WAYNESBURG - LeRoy McMullen, 65, of Lexington, died Saturday at his home.

Born March 19, 1938, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Forrest and Lucy Hannah McMullen. He was a farmer, a former Tecumseh employee, and a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Chuck McMullen of Georgetown; a daughter, DeVera McMullen of Lancaster; a brother, Russell McMullen of Florida; a sister, Doris Jean McKinney of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Double Springs Cemetery by the Rev. David Morris. Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Wednesday, September 10, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

McQUEARY, Louis

February 14, 1920 – September 08, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Louis McQueary, 83, of Stanford will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Morris Trayner. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. He died Monday at his home.

Born Feb. 14, 1920, in Lincoln County, he was the son of late Willie Joe and Mildred Gaffney McQueary. He was a retired farmer, a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church and the widower of Evelyn Warren McQueary. Survivors include his companion, Flossie Manuel of Stanford. Pallbearers will be Donald Warren, Tom Powers, Tommy Gooch, Lonzo McGuffey, Charlie Dunn and Bob Marshbanks. Honorary pallbearer is Mac Godbey. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Memorials may go to Gideons International Bible fund.

 

Monday December 22, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

MEANS, Robin

October 09, 1963 – December 19, 2003

LIBERTY - Robin Means, 40, of Means Road, Waynesburg, died Friday.

Born Oct. 9, 1963, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Maurine Godbey Means of Waynesburg and the late Julius Means. He was a self-employed blacktop sealer.

Survivors include a daughter, Breeze Means of Casey County; a son, Dustin Means of Waynesburg; two sisters, Debbie Hutchison of Milledgeville, Ga., and Kathy Hatter of Casey County; four brothers, Gary, Roger and Ronnie Means, all of Casey County, and Floyd Means of Harlan County; and a grandchild.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Gale Durham. Burial will be in Poplar Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearer are Gary and Shawn Means, Chris and Steve Hatter, Verlis Godbey and Darren Means.Visitation is after 6 p.m. today.

 

Friday, November 14, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

MESSER, Martha Wrenn

January 15, 1916 – November 12, 2003

STANFORD - Martha Wrenn Messer, 87, of Loudon, Tenn., died Wednesday at Fort Sanders Park West Hospital.

Born Jan 15, 1916, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late A.L. and Serina Reynolds Wrenn. She was a homemaker, a member of Loudon First Baptist Church and the widow of Henry Messer.

Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Bladen of Loudon; two sons, Levi Messer of Waynesburg and Joseph Messer of LaGrange, Ga.; and a stepdaughter, Marjorie Scott of Stanford.

Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Ephesus Baptist Church, Ottenheim.Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2:30-3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Monday. December 22, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

MIRACLE, Hilton

December 31, 1924 – December 21, 2003

MORELAND - Hilton Miracle, 78, of Moreland, died Sunday at Stanford House nursing home.

Born Dec. 31, 1924, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Gracie Ervin Miracle and the stepson of Bertha Miracle. He was retired from Rural Doxal Bottled Gas, now Ferrellgas, where he worked for 42 years. He was the widower of Beulah Tarter Miracle.

Survivors include two brothers, Clyde Miracle of Eubank and Howard Miracle of Stanford; and two sisters, Loretta Phillips of Stanford and Diane Herring of Parksville. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. David Smith. Burial will be in Moreland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ashley Phillips, Dale Dowell, and Alan and Andrew Turner.

 

Sunday November 2, 2003 - Advocate- Messenger

MITCHELL, Mary Kidd

April 14, 1920 – October 31, 2003

STANFORD - Mary Mitchell, 83, of Danville Pike, Stanford, died Friday at Stanford House nursing home.

Born April 14, 1920, in Harold, she was the daughter of the late Sant and Hester Collins Kidd. She was a homemaker and member of Vogalday Methodist Church in Harold. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Spradlin of Ironton, Ohio; two daughters, Linda Clausen of Stanford and Carolyn Kouns of Russell; and a brother, Luke Kidd of Harold. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home by Vola Brown. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

 

Tuesday October 28, 2003 – Danville Advocate-Messenger

MOSS, Lena F. Martin

March 15, 1908 – October 27, 2003

CRAB ORCHARD - Lena Frances Martin Moss, 95, of Lexington Country Place retirement home, formerly of Crab Orchard, died Monday in Lexington.

Born March 15, 1908, in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late John and Roxie Fuscon Martin. She was a retired employee of Campbellsville College and Woolworth department store. She was the widow of Ray Moss. Survivors include a nephew, Earl Teater Jr. of Lexington; and a niece, June Bastin of Stanford; and three grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home by Dan Gutenson. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold and Donnie Martin, Earl Teater Jr., and Marion and Martin Bastin. Honorary pallbearers are Ed Teater and Martha Bastin. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today.

 

Friday October 3, 2003 – Advocate –Messenger

NAPIER, Ronal

December 23, 1910 – October 02, 2003

STANFORD - Ronal Napier, 92, of Stanford, died Thursday at his home.

Born Dec. 23, 1910, in Owsley County, he was the son of the late and William H. and Clara F. Hughes Napier. He was carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Wilder Napier; two daughters, Audrey Plummer of Stanford, and Velma Bastin of Ozark, Ala.; a brother, Darrell Napier of Stanford; a sister, Wilma Howell of Salem, Ind.; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Paul, Gary and Bill Napier, Mark and Michael Yocum, David Bastin and Doyle Wilder. Honorary pallbearers are Harvey, James and Carl Wilder.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home by Mark Yocum. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today.

 

Thursday, October 30, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

PADGETT, Georgia M. Story

April 08, 1925 – October 29, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Georgia Marie Padgett, 78, of Louisville, died Wednesday at Baptist East Hospital, Louisville.

She was the daughter of the late Carter and Bertha Payne Story. She was a homemaker, a member of Clifton Baptist Church and the widow of James D. Padgett.

Survivors include three sons, Dale, Mark and Michael Padgett, all of Louisville; two daughters, Sherri Haga and Susan Boucher, both of Louisville; four brothers, Darrel, Glen and Randy Story, all of Waynesburg, and Ray Story of Vine Grove; three sisters, Selma Ruckel of Somerset, Wilma Gooch of Stanford, and Phyllis McMichael of Leitchfield; and 11 grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Baptist Church in Waynesburg. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. today at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may go to the American Heart Association. Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

 

Friday December 12, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

PANGBURN, Worth Allen “W. A. “

April 03, 1921 – December 10, 2003

CRAB ORCHARD - Services for Worth Allen "W.A." Pangburn, 82, of Waynesburg, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at McKnight Funeral Home by Jimmy Campbell. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. He died Wednesday in Byrdstown, Tenn.

Born April 3, 1921, in Chilo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Georgia L. Shafer Pangburn. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Lebanon, Ohio, and the widower of Margaret Bowling Pangburn.

Survivors include a daughter, Glenna S. Fornshell of Albany; two sons, Carter Pangburn of Albany and Boyd Pangburn of Lebanon, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys L. Evans.

 

Friday December 5, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

PEEL, Dallas Lee

November 19, 1955 – December 04, 2003

CRAB Orchard - Dallas Lee Peel, 48, of Fall Lick Road, died Thursday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 19, 1955, in Stanford, he was the son of Ina Mae Peel of Crab Orchard and the late Forest H. Peel. He was a security guard and a member of the Baptist church and North American Hunters Club. Other survivors include two daughters, Nicole P. Mullins of Crab Orchard and Heather M. Atkins of Preachersville; a sister, Jean Adams of Lancaster; and two step grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at McKnight Funeral Home by Billie Estes. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery.

 

Friday August 22, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

PENMAN, John Thomas

February 04, 1934 – August 20, 2003

LANCASTER - Services for John Thomas Penman, 69, of Richmond Road will be 2 p.m. Monday at Stanford First Baptist Church by the Rev. Isaiah Kennedy. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He died Wednesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born Feb. 4, 1934, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late John H. and Agatha Wilhite Penman. He was a retired mechanic and a member of Stanford Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Buford Penman; nine sons, John D. Penman, Ronald Irvine Penman, Rodney O. Penman, Buford E. Penman, Edward L. Penman, and Tracy L. Penman, all of Lancaster, James Penman and John H. Penman, both of Cincinnati and Robert C. Penman, of Danville; four daughters, Darlene Spicer of Stanford, Valerie Penman and Kristal Penman, both of Lancaster, and Phyllis Newcomb of Georgia; a brother, Kenneth Penman of Danville; four sisters, Flora Overstreet of Lexington, Mac Rivers of Burgin, Margaret Penman of Stanford and Barbara Walker of Danville; several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Michael and David Logan, Walter Anderson, George Whitehead, William Burton and William Hocker. Honorary pallbearers are Tony Overstreet, Jackie Ison, Kenny Allen, Elvis Buford and Gary Dismeaux.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Ramsey Funeral Home.

 

Sunday August 31, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

PHIPPS, Dana Phillips

March 23, 1928 – August 28, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Services for Dana Phipps, 75, of Cemetery Road, are 2 p.m. today at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by Bert Hall. Burial is in Olive Cemetery.

He died Thursday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born March 23, 1928, in Pulaski County, he was a son of the late William and Ollie Phillips. He was a farmer and a 19-year employee of National Casket Co. He was a member of Olive Baptist Church, and was an avid watch and knife trader.

Survivors include his wife, Josephine Leigh Phipps of Eubank; a son, Marvin Phipps of Stanford; a daughter, Evelyn Oblisk of Eubank; a brother, Luke Phipps of Dayton, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers are nephews.

 

Thursday October 23, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

PIKE, Lucille Carmack

April 14, 1930 – October 21, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Services for Lucille Pike, 73, of Kings Mountain, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Miracle Temple Church by Vernon Smith and Greg Thorn. Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. She died Tuesday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born April 14, 1930, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Lizzie Rogers Carmack. She was a homemaker, a member of Miracle Temple Church, and the widow of Virgil C. Pike.

Survivors include a son, David Pike of Kings Mountain; three brothers, Elmer Carmack of Waynesburg, Orland Carmack and Johnny Carmack, both of Eubank; two sisters, Carrie Anderson and Alice Carmack, both of Eubank; a grandchild; two step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Wednesday, December 3, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

PRIVETT, Elvin

November 13, 1922 – December 02, 2003

STANFORD - Elvin Privett, 81, of Stanford, died Tuesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 13, 1922, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Virgil and Minnie Owens Privett. He was a farmer and a member of Stanford Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Cora Privett; two sons, Gary and Dale Privett, both of McKinney; four daughters, Marilyn Ballard of Lancaster and Carolyn Rogers, Mary Sandra Griffin and Nora K. Walls, all of Stanford; two brothers, Hester and Danny Privett, both of Junction City; a sister, Eva Taylor of Danville; six grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Edith McKee Privett, and a son, Lowell K. Privett.Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home by Rick Naylor. Burial will be in Wilcher Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Thursday.

 

Monday, October 6, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

REED, Dorothy Mae Overstreet

June 07, 1928 – October 05, 2003

MORELAND - Dorothy Mae Reed, 75, of Casey County, died Sunday at her home.

Born June 7, 1928, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Mattie Wilcher Overstreet. She was a retired employee of Corning Glass of Danville and a member of Ellisburg Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, S.C. Reed; three daughters, Brenda Watson of Erlanger, Carolyn Walker of Mooresville, Ind., and Barbara Richards of Hustonville; three sisters, Pairelee McGirr of Moreland, Nina B. Lane of Danville, and Ruth Rummer of Xenia, Ohio; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Reed.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by G.W. Smith. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Wednesday October 8, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger - Funeral notice

REED. Dorothy Mae

MORELAND - Services for Dorothy Mae Reed, 75, of Casey County, will be 2 p.m. today at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by G.W. Smith. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. She died Sunday at her home. Pallbearers are A.C. Richards, Steve Watson, Darrien Wilkinson, Brian Walker and Travis Knight.

 

Tuesday December 30, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

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REYNOLDS, Joy Mae

January 13, 1923 – December 28, 2003

STANFORD - Graveside services for Joy Mae Reynolds, 80, of Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery by the Rev. Max Hester. She died Sunday at the rehab center.

Born Jan. 13, 1923, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Maude Brown Reynolds. She was a bookkeeper for 37 years at Saufley Implement Co. and a member of Stanford Baptist Church. Survivors include a cousin, Harvey Reynolds of Lexington; and her caretaker, Joan Hendrickson of Crab Orchard. There will be no visitation. Fox Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. [Death notice in file # 40]

 

Monday,  September 15, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

REYNOLDS, Robert Ray

August 06, 1922 – September 13, 2003

HUSTONVILLE - Robert Ray Reynolds, 81, of Moreland died Sunday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born Aug. 6, 1922, in Moreland, he was the son of the late Luther A. and Dora Clark Reynolds. A graduate of Moreland High School, he was a retired parts manager for Ford Motor Co. He was a 50-year Mason at Hustonville Masonic Lodge and an Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Mae Falconbery Reynolds; a daughter, Rita Wright of Moreland; a granddaughter; and two great-grandsons.

Services will be private. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Memorials may go to Gideons International Bible Fund.

 

Friday October 3, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

RICE, Scott

November 12, 1966 – October 01, 2003

STANFORD - Services for Scott Rice, 36, of Danville, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Norman. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18, American Legion. He died Wednesday at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

Born Nov. 12, 1966, in Danville, he was the son of Marlene Henderson Rice of McKinney and the late William Eddie Rice. He was an operator for Central Seal Co., a member of McKinney Baptist Church, an Army veteran of the Gulf War and a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Shelly Arnold Rice; two sons, Brandon and Michael Rice, both of Waynesburg; two brothers, Joey and Rodney Rice, both of Stanford; two sisters, Gladys Reed of McKinney, and Kristy Green of Danville. Pallbearers will be Joe Henderson, Marc, Rob and Brian Muse, Brian Coffman, Jason Caldwell, Danny Goodwin and Charles Marino. Honorary pallbearers are John Thompson, Richard Dolan, Joe Dan Reed, John Reed, Charles Rice, Jonathan Green, Ronnie Mullins and Tommy Mullins. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Saturday.

 

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

RICHARDS, Gay C. Martin

December 01, 1943 – September 22, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Services for Gay C. Martin Richards, 59, of Eubank, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant View Baptist Church by the Revs. Kerry Jones and Vola Brown. Burial will be in Pilot Cemetery. She died Monday at her home.

Born Dec. 1, 1943, in Eubank, she was the daughter of Lewis Martin of Eubank and the late Minnie Napier Martin. She was a homemaker, a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and the widow of Kenneth Richards. Survivors include three sons, Steven and Danny Richards, both of Eubank, and Derek Richards of Hustonville; two brothers, Murrell Martin and James "Herbie" Martin, both of Eubank; two sisters, Wilma Cason and Geraline Cress, both of Eubank; and two grandsons. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home.

 

 

Friday, October 17, 2003 – Danville Advocate-Messenger

ROWLAND, Roy

November 27, 1920 – October 16, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Services for Roy Rowland, 82, of Kings Mountain, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by the Rev. David Gambrel. Burial will be in Gooch Cemetery, Kings Mountain. He died Thursday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born Nov. 27, 1920, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Elizabeth Floyd Rowland. He was a retired contractor and a member of Kings Mountain Christian Church. Survivors include his caregiver and great-neice, Pam Ryan; and nieces and nephews, including Imogene Adams of Stanford, and Kay Gordon of Kings Mountain. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

 

Friday, October 3, 2003 –Advocate-Messenger

SEAY, Lyda Short

May 11, 1919 – October 02, 2003

MORELAND - Services for Lyda Short Seay, 84, formerly of Hustonville, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hustonville Christian Church by the Rev. Don Burton. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. She died Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.

Born May 11, 1919, in the Carpenters Creek community, Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Lillie Allen Short. She was a homemaker, a member of Hustonville Christian Church and the widow of William A. Seay. Survivors include a daughter, Sally S. Adams of Louisville; a son, Edward A. Seay of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a brother, Calvin Short of Hustonville; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey S. Seay. Pallbearers will be Will Seay, Jack Bosley, Fred Short, Jeff Short, Lucas Short, Robert McAlpine and Bob Bosley. Memorials may go to Hustonville Christian Church building fund, P.O. Box 11, Hustonville 40437. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monday December 1, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

SHEPHERD, Hazel Salyers Sims

February 21, 1932 (SSIndex – born February 12, 1932 ) – November 30, 2003

CRAB ORCHARD - Hazel Shepherd, 71, of J. Shelton Road, died Sunday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born Feb. 21, 1932, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Logan and Lydia May Salyers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal church.

Survivors include her husband, Jasper Shepherd of Crab Orchard; five stepdaughters, Christine Baker of Mount Vernon, Laurel Sizemore of London, Louise Merritt of Crab Orchard, Penny Scott of Beaver Dam, and Peggy Arthur of Orlando; a stepson, Lawrence M. Shepherd of London; a brother, Earl Salyers of Camden, Mo.; two sisters, Virginia Black of Yosemite, and Dee Sims of Crab Orchard; and several stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Sims.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home by Alan Hensley. Burial will be in Salyers Cemetery, Yosemite. Pallbearers will be Dwight, Ronnie, Joe, Jonathan and Toby Black and Thomas Salyers. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Monday December 15, 2003 –Advocate-Messenger

SINKHORN, Marquese Edward

Marquese Edward Sinkhorn, 16-month-old son of Amanda Sue Sinkhorn and Clarence E. Harris, both of Stanford, died Saturday at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 1, 2002, in Lexington.

Other survivors include his grandmother, Margie D. Sinkhorn of Stanford; a sister, Karpreace Johnson of Louisville; three brothers, Clarence E. Harris Jr. of Louisville and Shannon Cain and Mike Walters, both of Richmond.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home.Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Wednesday.

 

Tuesday December 30, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

SLONE, Georgie M. Harris

September 10, 1918 – December 29, 2003

LANCASTER - Services for Georgie M. Slone, 85, of Lancaster, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ramsey Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Clark. Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. She died Monday at the home of a daughter.

Born Sept. 10, 1818, (typing error) in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late George Marian and Nancy Jane Taylor Harris. She was a former employee of Cowden Manufacturing Co. and a member of Pentecostal Fellowship Church. She was the widow of James L. Slone. Survivors include two daughters, Dixie Smith of Stanford and Shirley Dawes of Sardinia, Ohio; a son, Phil T. Cain of Chattanooga, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Anthony, Terry and Lowell Dawes, Phillip and Tony Cain, Rusty Crader, Cleo Slone and Doug Smith. Honorary pallbearer is Dave Dailey. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.

Wednesday October 4, 2006- Advocate-Messenger

SMOCK, O. E. “Red”

O.E. "Red" Smock, 79, of Danville, died Tuesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born March 18, 1927, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Edgar C. and Mary Mullinex Smock. He was a truck driver for McDuffee Motor Freight, a farmer and worked for Danville Construction Co. He was the widower of Ruth Smock.Survivors include two sons, Kevin S. Smock of Harrodsburg and Kerry T. Smock of Danville; two daughters, Lynn S. Thomas and Terri S. Townsend, both of Danville; two brothers, James Smock of Orlando, Fla., and Lowell T. Smock of Danville; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First Church of God.Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today at Stith Funeral Home.Memorial donations may be made to the First Church of God building fund or Pinecrest-Beattyville Children's Home.

 

Thursday September 4, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

SPAW, Kennie

November 20, 1952 – September 03, 2003

WAYNESBURG - Services for Kennie Spaw, 50, of Old South Fork Road, Kings Mountain, will be 2 p.m. Friday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by Vola Brown. Burial will be in Pilot Cemetery. He died Wednesday at the home of his mother.

Born Nov. 20, 1952, in Waynesburg, he was the son of Bea Shelton Staton of Kings Mountain and the late Kenneth L. Spaw. He was a mechanic.

Survivors include his wife, Tina Wilson Spaw of Richmond; three sons, Rusty Spaw of Indianapolis; Chad Spaw of California, and William K. Spaw Jr. of Kings Mountain; four daughters, Shannon Lambert of Indianapolis, Jamie L. Spaw and Tessa Spaw, both of Kings Mountain, and Amber Spaw of California; two brothers, Kernie Spaw and John Staton, both of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Karen Allen of Waynesburg and Kathy Spaw of Indianapolis; and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Brown, Garry Dortch, Rocky Murray, Dale Smith, Donnie Shackelford and Larry Bastin. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today.

 

Monday December 22, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

SPEARS, Edward R.

April 16, 1928 – December 21, 2003

MORELAND - Edward R. Spears, 75, of Charleston Health Care Center, died Sunday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born April 16, 1928, in Moreland, he was the son of the late Walter and Lennie Spears.

He was a longtime employee of the Housing Authority of Danville and a member of Indian Hills Christian Church, where he served as deacon and was a member of the adult Sunday school class. He was the widower of Mildred Huffman Spears.

Survivors include a brother, Charlie Spears of Danville; a sister, Emma Jean Ward of Zenia, Ohio; and a companion, Naomi Cox of Junction City.

Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Odis Clark. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be after noon Tuesday.

 

Monday, August 4, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

STIDHAM, Boone

November 09, 1940 – August 02, 2003

STANFORD - Boone Stidham, 62, of Hustonville died Saturday at his home.

Born Nov. 9, 1940, in Wooten, he was the son of Shelby Stidham of Lexington and the late Oonie Stidham. He was a retired driver for Roger Fairchild Trucking Co., a member of Green River Pentecostal Church and the widower of Loraine Tillett Stidham.

Other survivors include three daughters, Sarah Caudill and Penny Sluder, both of Stanford, and Gladys Benedict of Casey County; a son, Kenneth Stidham of Hustonville; a brother, Paul Stidham of Paris; five sisters, Georgia Campbell, Josephine Gish, Linda Johns and Sharlene Humphrey, all of Lexington, and Teresa Grey of Paris; six grandchildren; and a stepgrandson.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Green River Pentecostal Church by Rick Naylor. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at the church. Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Thursday,October 9, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

TAYLOR, Mark Wesley

June 14, 1964 – October 06, 2003

STANFORD - Mark Wesley Taylor, 39, of Hustonville, died Monday at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

Born June 14, 1964, in Lincoln County, he was the son of Donald and Martha Cook Taylor. He was a construction worker and member of McKinney Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Justin O. B. Taylor of Versailles; four brothers, Clark Cook of Mainford, Ohio, Patrick "Mick" Cook of Stanford, Randall Taylor of Georgetown, and Donnie Taylor of Wilmore; and two sisters, Donna Fields of Stanford and Karen Reed of Danville. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Rick Naylor. Burial will be in Cooks Point Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Martin, Joe Atkins, Jimmy D. Roberts, Jeff Owens, Willie Jones and Ricky Holton. Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis and Ronnie Cook, Jerry Houp, Stephen Reed, Dale Snow and Gary Rogers. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home.

 

Tuesday, December 16, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

VON GRUENIGEN, John Wayne

May 23, 1941 – December 15, 2003

John Wayne Vongruenigen, 62. of Longview Drive, died Monday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born May 23, 1941, in Stanford, he was the son of the late John F. and Irene Lawson Vongruenigen.He was a retired first sergeant with the Marine Corps after 28 years.Survivors include his wife, Cathie Bandy Vongruenigen; three sons, Troy and Greg Vongruenigen, both of Stanford, and Jeffrey Spangler of Shepherdsville; and a brother, Jeffrey T. Vongruenigen of Hustonville.Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home.Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery with military rites.Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.Memorials may go to the American Heart Association.

 

Wednesday, August 20, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

WALLS, Elmer Lushion

March 20, 1920 – August 17, 2003

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.- Elmer Lushion Walls, 83, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., died Sunday.

He was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service as an assembler and a member of Greendale First Church of Christ, Eagles Club and American Legion Post 239 of Lawrenceburg.

Survivors include his wife, Estelle Walls; a daughter, Debbie Schulz of Greendale, Ind.; a brother, Charles Walls of Stanford; a sister, Ewona Robbins of Stanford; a grandson; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greendale Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday with an Eagles service at 7 p.m. Memorials may go to Dearborn County Hospice.

 

Wednesday, December 3, 2003- Advocate-Messenger

WATTS, Julia Watkins

April 12, 1915 – December 01, 2003

MORELAND - Services for Julia Watkins Watts, 88, of Hopkinsville, formerly of Moreland, will be 10 a.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. Ernest Martin. Burial will be in Frankfort Cemetery.

She died Monday at Covington Convalescence Center in Hopkinsville.

Born April 12, 1915, in Franklin County, she was a retired bookkeeper for The Advocate-Messenger, where she worked for more than 30 years. She was a member of Danville Business and Professional Women's Club, Lincoln County Homemakers Club and Hustonville Book Club. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Hopkinsville and was a charter member of Moreland First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school, sang with the choir and served as treasurer.

Survivors include a son, C. Michael Watts of Hopkinsville; a stepsister, Ida Mae Grimm of Ohio; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Pallbearers will be John Hester, Donald and Wayne Atwood, Billy Randolph, Gary Douglas and Greg Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Carl McMullin and Gene Bell.

Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Memorials may go to the Alzheimer's Association, 3703 Taylorsville Road, Suite 102, Louisville 40220-1330.

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2006- Advocate-Messenger

WHITIS,  Ralph

February 23, 1926 – October 03, 2006

MORELAND - Ralph Whitis, 80, of Somerset, formerly of Hustonville, died Tuesday at his home.

Born Feb. 23, 1926, in the Kidds Store Community in Casey County, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mattie Baird Whitis. He was a farmer and a businessman in Lincoln and Boyle counties. He was a member of Hustonville Baptist Church for more than 50 years where he served as a deacon and treasurer. He was a World War II veteran having served in the Army in Japan. He also was a member of Hustonville Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Jeraldine Anderson Whitis; two sons, Barry T. Whitis of Somerset and Gary T. Whitis of Knoxville; a daughter, Terri Stewart of Somerset; three sisters, Luvian Cochran and Alma Canada, both of Hustonville, and Jean Ann Case of Danville; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Hustonville Baptist Church by the Revs. Bill Julian, Sam Atkins and Jonathan Grizzell. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Craig Sowder, Scott, Tim, Shawn and Drew Whitis, Bill Cochran and Bob Canada. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Reynolds, Edward Sowder, John Pruitt, Elwood Carter, Tom Cochran, Tommy Case, Jack Canada and Tommy Yowell. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Thursday at Hustonville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lake Cumberland. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Tuesday, August 26, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

WILLIAMS, David Roger

November 28, 1940 – August 23, 2003

CRAB ORCHARD - Services for David Roger Williams Sr., 62, of Stanford will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home by Keith Asher. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18, American Legion. He died Saturday at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lexington.

Born Nov. 28, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was the son of Ray Williams of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, and the late Mildred Fultz Simpson. He was an Army veteran. Other survivors include his stepmother, Patricia Williams of Olmsted Falls; a daughter, Shelby Hendrickson of Stanford; a son, David R. Williams Jr. of Frankfort; three sisters, Sandra Wilder of West Chester, Ohio, Debra Jo Leinart of Somerville, Ohio, and Sherlyn Funk of Olmsted Falls; two brothers, Kevin Simpson of Reading, Ohio, and Daniel Williams of Olmsted Falls; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Vernon Brown Jr., Timothy Brown, Roger Fultz, Daniel Williams, Kevin Simpson and Otis Hendrickson. Visitation will be after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

 

Monday October 13, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

WITTE, Bryan C.

February 12, 1982 – October 11, 2003

MORELAND - Bryan C. Witte, 21, of Hustonville, died Saturday in Lincoln County.

Born Feb. 12, 1982, in Danville, he was the son of Jason and Annita Brogle Witte of Hustonville. He was owner and operator of Witte Salvage Co. and a member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church.

Other survivors include his fianc, Mary Sudduth of Stanford; two brothers, Bradley "Bill" Witte and Brett Witte, both of Hustonville; grandparents, W.C. and Ida Mae Brogle of Hustonville, and Frank and Peggy Witte of Danville. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Hebron Baptist Church by Steve Meece. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bradley and Brett Witte, Lee Sudduth, Jesse Jones, Michael Brogle, Kayne and Trevor Merriman and Brian Leach. Honorary pallbearers are John and Alex Witte, Kerry and Thomas Brogle, Kenny Merriman, Tim Crawford, Calvin Smith and Brian Duncan. Memorials may go to Mount Hebron Baptist Church, 2910 Mount Hebron Road, Lancaster 40444.

 

Monday October 13, 2003 – Advocate-Messenger

WOOLDRIDGE, Thomas Leo “Bud”

February 17, 1927 – October 11, 2003

MORELAND - Thomas Leo "Bud" Wooldridge, 77, of Cincinnati, died Saturday at Veterans Administration Hospital in Cincinnati.

Born Feb. 17, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of the late Albert and Oma Atwood Wooldridge. He was a retired television technician, a Baptist and a veteran of the Coast Guard. Survivors include a son, Joseph A. Wooldridge of Milford, Ohio; three daughters, Barbara M. Morelock of Cincinnati, Deborah L. Cummins of Hamilton, Ohio, and Rachel E. Reynolds of Amelia, Ohio; a sister, Rita S. Hahn of Cincinnati; a brother, Cliffard Wooldridge of Cincinnati; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. Thomas Morelock. Burial will be in Moreland Cemetery.

 

Friday, October 6, 2006 – Advocate-Messenger

YOUNG, Louanna Walls

February 11, 1940 – October 05, 2006

MORELAND - Services for Louanna Walls Young, 66, formerly of McKinney, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Green River Pentecostal Church by Rick Naylor. Burial will be in Eason Cemetery.

She died Thursday at Stanford Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Born Feb. 11, 1940, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Gladys Earls Walls. She was a homemaker, a member of Green River Pentecostal Church and the widow of Charles L. Young.

Survivors include two daughters, Jamie Manuel and Debbie Reed, both of McKinney; a brother, John E. Walls of McKinney; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles L. Young, and two daughters, Gladys M. Young and Glenda R. Young.

Pallbearers will be Byran Manuel, Keith Vanhook, James Reed, Brandon Hines, Jerry Coleman and Tommy Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are Ethan Manuel, Possium McCowan, Johnny A. Walls, Isaac Shelton, Levi Walls and Austin Payton.Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Green River Pentecostal Church. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.