Melvin “Todd” P. Faulkner, 83, of Harrison County, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2003, at his home, after a long illness. Born on April 18, 1920 in Harrison County, he was the son of the late Willie and Gertrude Kinman Faulkner. He married Helen Beagle Faulkner on June 26, 1946, and his dear wife survives his passing. He was a member and deacon of the Riverview Baptist Church, Harrison County, where he served faithfully until his health declined. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II, and he was a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Avery, Granville (Pet), Harold, Gordon, and Stanley Faulkner.
In addition to his wife of 57 years, Helen Beagle Faulkner of Berry, he leaves two daughers: Jane Carol Wade of Berry, and Shirley Diane Wade of Cynthiana; one son: Jerry Daniel Faulkner and his wife, Brenda, of Pendleton County; six grandchildren: Michael Chad Wade of Cynthiana, Matthew Todd Wade and his wife, Kristy, of Lexington, Jennifer Beth Gullion and her husband, Joseph, of Boone County, Kentucky, Sarah LeAnn Faulkner of Pendleton County, Emily Renee Wade of Cynthiana, and Molly Amber Faulkner of Pendleton County; 2 great grandchildren: Austin and Allison Wade; one brother Thomas Faulkner of Cynthiana; one sister, Catherine Smith of Harrison County and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at the Riverview Baptist Church, Harrison County, with Bro. Mike Hays, Bro. Calvin Wilkins, Bro. Wendell Smith, Bro. Paul Marksberry officiating. Music will be shared by Betty Faulkner and Linda Whitaker. The pallbearers will be Matthew Todd Wade, Michael Chad Wade, Grady Vallandingham, Jack Morris, Jimmy Jackson, and Jeff Perrin. The honorary pallbearers will be Darold Moorefield, Dennis Hensley, Steve Medlin, Gene Evans, Bro. Rick Bradshaw, Bro. Jay Holt, Dr. A.C. Wright and Richard Faulkner. The visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry. Interment will take place in the Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry.
Memorials are suggested to the Riverview Baptist Church Building Fund. Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry, served the family.

Douglas Manuel, 82, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at Health Park Hospital in Ft. Myers, Florida.
He was born April 15, 1921 in Butler, son of Elgie and Izzie (James) Manuel. He served in World War II in the Pacific theater and was with the occupational forces in Japan. He was proprietor of Flour Creek Service Center for 35 years. Doug retired to Cape Coral, Florida.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Phyllis of 63 years; sons, Ronald Manuel of Columbus, Ohio and Phillip Manuel of Louisville; daughters, Bonnie Combs of Alexandria, Billie Lawrence of Phoenix, Arizona and Julie Miracle of Cape Coral, Florida; a brother, Earl Manuel of Lexington; a sister, Mary Featherstone of Lexington; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A “Celebration of Life” service was held on Sunday, June 22 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.

Gaylord Lee Sharp, 73, of Alexandria, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati.
He was a retired mechanic with Seibert’s Garage, Alexandria, and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Virgie Sharp; sons, Tom Sharp of Alexandria, Randy Sharp of Elgin, Illinois, and Danny Sharp of Jupiter, Florida; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Saturday, June 21 at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick.
Interment was in the Floral Hills Cemetery, Taylor Mill.

George McClanahan, 84, of Butler, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Hospital South.
George was born in Kentucky on October 12, 1918, son of Elbert McClanahan and Talitha McClanahan. He was a member of the Butler Christian Church and a former member of the Butler City Council. He was a member of the Butler Fire Department for 50 years. George also served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was also a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita McClanahan; sons, Larry McClanahan of Falmouth and Buck McClanahan of Burlington; and two grandchildren, Shawn Renee McClanahan and Tiffany McClanahan, both of Burlington.
Funeral services were Thursday, June 19 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.
Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Butler.

James Robert “Bob” Mockbee 82, son of Louis Mockbee and Pearl Wolfe Mockbee, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2003, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born at home on a farm in Pendleton County in 1920. He spent his early childhood there and then his family moved to Falmouth. He served in World War II, after which he returned to Falmouth and met and married his wife, Marcella Ray Reeves, daughter of Charles and Julia Reeves. He then served 25 years in the Air Force, managing Officers’ Clubs and base personnel. After retiring as a Lt.Col., he worked for the American Red Cross for 14 years. He then moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he sold real estate briefly, volunteered extensively, played golf and spent time with his family. Throughout his life, he returned to Falmouth regularly to visit with family and friends. He was well-known for riding a bicycle backwards in the Pendleton County parade every year. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and caring for others.
He had three children, Montgomery Lee, Melody Lynn, and Joy Renee. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marcella, daughters Joy and Melody, son-in-law Mark, of Tucson, granddaughter Melody, of Denver, niece Linda Sue Mockbee, of Falmouth, cousin Buellah Cottingham, of Indiana, and long-time Falmouth friends, Carol and Nancy Houchen, Cliff Bonar, and Maybelle Sandy. A memorial service in Falmouth will take place at a future date, as yet undetermined.

The funeral service for Lt. Col. James R. “Bob” Mockbee, 82, who died on June 14, 2003 in Tucson, Arizona will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 23 by Rev. Gregory Bach.
Full military honors will be held by Hardin Browning Post 109 American Legion. Woodhead Funeral Home is serving the family.
Mr. Mockbee was born on a farm in Pendleton County and grew up in the 1920 in the small town of Falmouth, helping set, harvest tobacco and raise horses.
After high school he decided to serve his country by joining the military. “He was committed to doing something positive for his country and others in the world,” said his daughter Joy Mockbee.
He had a long military career of 25 years in the Air Force, during World War II, which he and his wife, Marcella Ray, were stationed in many areas. After the war he managed Officers’ Clubs and base personnel.
“During World War II he served in Ecuador and then in India. He saw a lot of horrible things, including friends going down in airplanes and an ammunitions ship exploding in the harbor, killing many civilian. He became the commanding officer of his unit at a time when many of those under his command were older than him. It was a challenge but one that he met well,” she said.
After retiring as a Lt. Col. he worked for the American Red Cross for 14 years. He and his wife then moved to Tucson, Arizona where he sold real estate briefly, volunteered extensively, played golf and spent time with his family. He was active in the Rotary Club and the Retired Officers’ Association and exercised regularly at the Udall center.
“He enjoyed the beauty of the desert and hikes with his family in the Catalina foothills. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and caring for others,” his daughter added.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marcella, daughters Joy and Melody, son-in-law, Mark, and granddaughter Melody. A son preceded him in death at the age of 21years.
“Even after he retired he was active and hard-working. Dad spent many hours organizing a retiree physical program at the base, was active in the outreach program at St. Pius, did many volunteer activities with the Rotary Club and attended neighborhood meetings.” Ms. Mockbee said.
“He would always speak out, even against popular opinion, in order to defend those who were marginalized or disenfranchised. My father was devoted to his family. He spent a lot of time with us, taking us places and doing fun activities. Although my father spent much of his life working and concerned with large issues, he also appreciated the small things. He taught me to love the environment.
“Perhaps most importantly, he connected well with people. He always would take the time to stop and talk to people. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh and to make others laugh. He was well-known for riding his bicycle backwards in parades in Falmouth.” she said.  

Kathleen Virginia “Kitty” Barnard, 72, of Crestview Hills, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2003 at her home.
Born on August 10, 1930 in Pendleton Co., she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Nicy Teegarden Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.A. Barnard on September 30, 2002. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Earl Ramsey and a sister, Enda Lou Ramsey. Kitty was a retired employee of the Kentucky Department of Transportation where she worked in the Division of Right of Way. She was an Erlanger Lioness.
Surviving is a son, Michael (Patricia) Barnard of Goshen, Ohio; three grandchildren, Christine Lefever, Meghan Fedders and Jason Tackett; three sisters, Dorothy Clifford of Mt. Healthy, Ohio, Nancy Jenkins of Falmouth and Geraldine Cummins of Foster; and four brothers, Harry Ramsey, Melvin Ramsey, Eugene Ramsey and Raymond Ramsey, all of Falmouth.
Funeral Services were Wednesday, June 18 at the Erlanger Baptist Church. Pallbearers for the service were Albert Fedders, Jason Tackett, Dave Barnard, Tim Clifford, Tom Clifford, Rick LeFever, and Michael Maines.
Interment was in the Peach Grove Cemetery, Pendleton County.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Erlanger Baptist Church, 116 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Ky.
Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, served the family.

Kenneth E. Smith, 82, of Rushville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 at home.
He was born May 21, 1921 in Falmouth, son of the late Jacob Smith and Daisy Harper. He married Mabel Haley on June 4, 1944, whom survives his passing. Mr. Smith lived his early life in Falmouth, Georgetown and Lexington. He moved to Rushville in 1950. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was employed with the Rush County Highway Department, retiring in 1989.
Also preceding him in death, besides his parents, were two sisters and a brother.
Besides his wife, other survivors include a son, Terry (Brenda) Smith of Rushville, Indiana; a daughter, Jim (Vickie) Smith of Sweetser, Indiana; brothers, Jonathon (Garnetta) Smith of Cynthiana, Forrest (Vica) Smith of Mt. Summitt, Indiana, and Lawrence (Vivian) Smith of North Vernon, Indiana; a sister, Ruby Glass of Falmouth; granddaugthers, Frank (Penny) Sisto of Redondo Beach, California and Brett (Sara) Hilsmeyer of Evansville, Indiana; grandsons, Dustin Smith and Ryan Smith, both of Rushville, Indiana; a great-granddaughter, Natalie Sisto; and great-grandsons, Nicholas Sisto and Chase Hilsmeyer.
Private funeral services will be held at Moster & Cox Mortuary.
Interment will be in the East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of South Central Indiana, the Milroy Christian Church or the Rush Memorial Hospital.

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