Pendleton County Obituaries

Obituaries are posted with the permission of Debbie Dennie, Editor of the "Falmouth Outlook"

Falmouth Outlook, February 18, 2003

Deborah Gregg, 45, of Falmouth, passed Monday, February 17, 2003 at St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas.
She was born on January 15, 1958 in Ft. Thomas, the daughter of Betty Draper Ferguson and Larry Florence. She worked at Nellie’s Restaurant in Butler. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Covington.
In addition to her parents, Betty Draper (Ron) Ferguson of Falmouth and Larry (Barbara) Florence, also of Falmouth, she leaves a son, Joshua Gregg of Falmouth; a daughter, Tasha (Brad) Daugherty of Falmouth; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Gregg of Falmouth; five grandchildren, Jacob Gregg, J. D. Daugherty, McKenzie Mulloy, Corey Gregg and Brandon Wagner; a brother and sister-in-law, Gary and JoAnn Florence of Falmouth; her grandmother, Emma Scott Draper of Williamstown; a niece, Casey (Anthony) Pugh of Falmouth; a nephew, Cory Florence of Falmouth and a great-nephew, Blayne Pugh.
Funeral services were Friday, February 21 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth with Bro. Dale Bobb and Bro. Rich Livingood officiating. Music was shared by Bro. Rich Livingood. Serving as pallbearers were David King, Anthony Pugh, Dale Gross, J. T. Gross, Troy Caswell, Kenzie Florence and Josh Gregg.
Interment was in the Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken County.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of one’s choice.

Jessie Esther Dunaway, 92, of Falmouth, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at the Grant Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Campbell County on November 22, 1910, daughter of Thomas A. and Sarah (Clement) Daniel. She was a member of Falmouth Baptist Church where she taught a ladies Sunday School class for years. She worked at Dr. Scholls. She was a member of the Pendleton County Hospital Auxiliary. She also worked for Houchen’s Clothes and Randy’s Clothing in Falmouth. She owned Dunaway’s Restaurant in Falmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elva.
Survivors include a daughter, Jean McClanahan of Erlanger; three grandchildren, Fonda Leach of Lexington, Terry McClanahan of Erlanger and Gary McClanahan of Cincinnati, Ohio; seven great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 15 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth with Mike Schafer officiating. Pallbearers were Terry McClanahan, Gary McClanahan, Tad Leach, Stanley Gosney, Gayle Schafer and Charles Baker.
Interment was in Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Falmouth Baptist Church, 403 Maple Avenue, Falmouth, KY 41040.

Falmouth Outlook, February 25, 2003

Mamie Alberta Hardin Gabbard, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Latonia, passed away Saturday at Florida East Hospital in Orlando.
Survivors include her husband, David Gabbard; daughters, Karen Jones and Sharen Dean, both of Orlando; sisters, Velma Weaver of Cold Spring, Margie Claypole of Park Hills and Phyllis Jennings of Latonia; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the convenience of the family. Affordable Cremations, Orlando, handled arrangements.

Mrs. Orpha Yelton Howe, 87, of Alexandria, passed away Monday, February 24, 2003 at St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas after a long illness.
She was the widow of Dr. Allie Everett Howe, who preceded her in death on October 6, 1987. He was a long time Alexandria physician. Mrs. Howe worked in his office for 27 years. She was born on May 26, 1915, the daughter of the late William Richard and Margaret Catherine Utter Yelton of Butler. She was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Alexandria and the Alexandria Order of Eastern Star Chapter 158.
She leaves one sister, Naomi R Whitaker of Fairfax, VA and five nieces and nephews, Martha Lee Hopkins, Kathy Yelton, Jean Dembeugh, Richard Yelton and Dick Whitaker.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 at Alexandria Funeral Home. The visitation will precede the funeral from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Interment will be in the Butler Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
The family had entrusted Woodhead Funeral Home of Falmouth with the arrangements.

Ruth Evelyn Gray, 92, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Hospital South in Edgewood.
Ruth was born in Pendleton County on February 15, 1911, daughter of Elmer and Clara Yelton Dunaway. She was a dedicated homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. She was also a piano instructor in the community. She was a member of the Plum Creek Christian Church, serving in the past as a Sunday School teacher and pianist; and member of the Ladies Council of Southern States in Alexandria. She married Roy Gray on June 7, 1930, who preceded her in death on April 22, 1987. Also preceding her in death were sisters, Dorothy Mullins, Mary Elizabeth Gray; and one grandchild, Jeff Souders.
Survivors include daughters, Sharon Souders of Alexandria and Marlene Gosney of Butler; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 22 at the Plum Creek Christian Church. Officiating were ministers, Larry Travis, Mike Flynn and Jesse Henderson. Music was shared by Amy Brown, David Bay, Judy Graziani, Vic Vogt and the Plum Creek Choir. Pallbearers were Rick Craig, Mike Woodruff, Jesse Vater, Ed Stubbs, Paul Thompson and Tom Sargent. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Schmidt and Ralph Houston.
Interment was in the Butler Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home, Butler.
Memorial contributions, if desired, are suggested to This Land Is Grace, Plum Creek Christian Church, US 27, Butler, KY 41006.

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