David J. Beck, 80, of Williamstown, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2003 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Hospice Unit in Covington.
He was born on August 30, 1922 in Campbell County, son of the late Henry C. A. and Anna Binkley Beck. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1942. He married Jessie Ruth Beck on February f15, 1947 and his dear wife survives his passing. He was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
For many years he was employed by his father working on their 79 acre farm, plowing, planting, cultivating and harvesting crops as well as caring for poultry, hogs, cows and horses. On May 13, 1944, he joined the United States Army and served during World War II. He served in the European Theater of Operations for nine months with the 85th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division as a member of an 81 millimeter mortar crew, performing the duties of ammunition bearer. His responsibilities included advancing under artillery and small arms fire carrying mortar ammunition, helping to set up the tactical position, discharging the weapon, and maintaining the equipment. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal, World War II.
He retired as a maintenance mechanic with St. Luke Hospital East, Ft. Thomas, after 14 years of service.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, Jessie Ruth Beck, he leaves his daughter, Sharon Ruth (David) Staton of Independence and his son, Christopher David Beck of Williamstown.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Arnold Beck.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25 at Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth. Family and friends are invited to gather from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted by the Hardin-Browning Post #109, Falmouth.
Memorials are suggested to the Hardin-Browning Post #109, Montjoy Street, Falmouth, KY 41040.

Deborah Jean Best, 52, of Covington, passed away Friday, January 17, 2003 at St. Elizabeth North in Covington, after a long illness.
She was born on November 25, 1950, daughter of Mary Haden Kiehl and the late Robert Kiehl. She was the wife of Michael J. Best and was a member of the St. Augustine Church in Covington and a member of the St. Elizabeth Cancer support group. She was a retired employee of John J. and Thomas Schiff Agency in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Michael, is her mother, Mary Kiehl of Delhi, Ohio; children, Kathy Gerth of Peebles, Ohio, Steven Best of Covington and Greg Best of Bellevue; two brothers, Thomas Kiehl of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ken Kiehl of Harrison, Ohio; two granddaughters, Amanda and Dakota Best; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marcella and Howard Best of Covington.
Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Tuesday, January 21 at the St. Augustine Church in Covington. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Best, Greg Best, Tom Gerth, David Kiehl, Rob Marshall and Jason Workman.
Interment will be in the Mother of God Cemetery in Covington. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is serving the family.

Diane Barnes Flarity, 64, of Greenville, formerly of Campbell County, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2002 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.
She was the wife of Robert Allen Flarity. She was born in Greenville, a daughter of the late George and Louise Taylor Barnes. Mrs. Flarity was a former employee of the School District of Greenville County. She was a member of Buncombe Road Baptist Church and the Gleaners Sunday School Class of the church.
In addition to her husband of 41 years, she is survived by daughters, Tina and John Sorrells, of Spartanburg, and Angela Flarity of Greenville; grandchildren, Joshua Allen Sorrells, Lauren Deanne Sorrells and John Dayton Sorrells, all at home; brothers, David and Jeanne Barnes of Roaring Springs, Pa., Wayman and Thelma Barnes of Travelers Rest, Ronnie and Joyce Barnes of Marietta, Dennis and Linda Barnes of Travelers Rest, Greg and Krystal Barnes of Greer, Steve Barnes of Pelzer and Keith and Jeanie Barnes of Greenville; a sister, Sandra and Butch Kennedy, of Orlando, Florida and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Sunday, December 29, 2002 at Buncombe Road Baptist Church, with interment at Grand View Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 37 Villa Road, Suite 109, Greenville, SC 29615; or, to Buncombe Road Baptist Church, 111 Courtney Circle, Greenville, SC 29617.
Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick, served the family locally.

Esther Craig Pickford, 81, passed away December 25, 2002.
She lived in Fresno, California with her son, John and wife, Cathy, who have taken care of her for the last 10 years.
She served in the United States Navy in World War II for four years. She was born in Falmouth, Ky.
Her parents were Roy and Ethel Craig of Falmouth. She had three brothers, Leroy, Lucion and Ballard and a sister, Erma, all who preceded her in death.
She has two nephews, Roger Craig of Butler and Steve Craig of Alexandria. Also, an Aunt Esther Craig Moreland of Butler; and lots of cousins from Pendleton County.
She was cremated and interment was in Fresno, California.
Obituary was submitted by her cousin, Esther Reynold.

Fred C. Moore Jr., 70, of Falmouth, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2003 at his home after a long illness.
He was born on September 8, 1932, son of the late Fred Cain and Eleanor Miley Moore Sr. He married Dena Flowers Moore and his dear wife survives his passing. Fred was a retired parts manager for the former Fisher Auto in Falmouth. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy.
In addition to his wife, Dena Flowers Moore, he leaves a son, James W. (Linda) Moore of Falmouth; daughters, Deloris Moore of Falmouth and Tracey (Rodney) Miller of California; six grandchildren, Jennifer Kelley, Brook Anderson, Brandy Oaks, Kyle Moore, Eric Redden and Casey Redden and two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Wood and Madison Kelly.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 at Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 22 at the funeral home, with Rev. Daryl Mullins officiating. Music will be shared by Daryl Mullins. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Tuemler, Kyle Moore, Bob Flowers, Roy Turner, Mike Tanner and James Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric and Casey Redden, Brook Anderson, Brandy Oaks, Jennifer Kelley, Bill Flowers, Dick Flowers, Carl Wilkerson, Donnie Lovelace, Howard Hoess and Leon Galloway. Interment will full military honors by the Hardin-Browning Post #109 will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Pendleton County.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the D.A.V.
Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is serving the family.

Suella Elizabeth Beckett Sandy, 86, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2003 at the Samaritan Hospital, Lexington.
She was born September 2, 1916 in Harrison County, to the late Robert Henry and Sara Florence Whalen Beckett. She was a retired Parachute Assembler for Irvin Industries and a member of the Epworth Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Sandy May and two brothers, Harold Cletus Beckett and William Grove Beckett.
Survivors include a son, Donald Rankin (Shirley) Sandy of Lexington; a brother, Lawrence Oren Beckett Sr. of Falmouth; three granddaughters, Sharon Diane (Tony) Elliott of Lancaster, Susan Marie Toadvine of Lexington and Leeann May of Paris; ten great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives. A host of nieces, nephews and friends are left to mourn her passing.
Funeral services were Monday, January 20 at the Drake Funeral Home Chapel, Cynthiana with Rev. Gary Nelson officiating. Interment was in the Sunrise Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Paul Beckett, Charles Beckett, Bobby Beckett, Johnny Beckett and Oren Beckett Jr.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Drake-Whaley McCarty Funeral Home, Cynthiana.

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