Willis Slone, 76, Falmouth

Willis Slone, age 76 of Falmouth, Kentucky passed away on Monday, August 7, 2006 at his home. Willis was born in Pippapasses, Ky., on November 21, 1929. He was the son of the late Marion and Ettie Sparkman Slone.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. He spent 20 years as a mechanic for Johnson Coal Company and he also attended the Old Regular Baptist Church. He married Irene Jacobs Slone and his dear wife of 55 years survives his passing. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Gwendolyn Slone; brothers Raymond and Cecil Slone; and sisters June and Mattie Slone.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Slone of Falmouth; son Ronnie (Desta) Slone of Deane, Ky; daughters Kathryn (Bill) Brashear of Butler and Evelyn (Truman) Owsley of Falmouth; brothers Gurnis Slone of Carlisle, Ky., Delmar Stone, Marion Slone Jr., William Gene Slone and Phillip Wayne Slone, all of Mallie, Ky.; sisters, Hattie Slone of Garrett, Ky., Mable Slone Bowling of Carrie, Ky., Phyllis Slone of Louisville, Geneva Slone of Sassafras, Ky., Betty Slone of Smith Branch, Ky., and Tinalynn Slone of Sassafras, Ky; five grandchildren April (Johnny) Soto, Deanna Brashear, Ronnie Darrell Slone, Jessicca (John Roy) Collins and Seth Brashear; and two great-grandchildren, Briegh Soto and Keelie Soto.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 10 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.

Interment with full military honors took place at Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Ottis Jenkins, 85, Butler

Ottis Jenkins, 85, of Butler, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2006 at the St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Ottis was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky on January 22, 1921. He was the son of the late William and Myrtle Sims Jenkins. He was a member of the Butler Baptist church and the Pendleton County Senior Citizens.

Survivors include his wife, Octa Stone Jenkins of Butler; a son, Jim Jenkins of Highland Heights; daughters Mary Jo (Elmer) Jenkins Prim of Lancaster and Joyce (Louis) Jenkins Hardin of Park Hills; brother William Jenkins Jr., of Nicholasville; sisters, Geneva Hughes, Evelyn Terry and Mae Todd, all of King Mountain, Ky., and Ethelene Johnson of West Chester, Ohio; step sons, Jerry Stone of Arlington, Va., and Allen Stone of Mentor; step daughters, Karen Houston and Anita Magnirini, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler, Ky. Interment will take place in the Butler Cemetery.

Joyce Ann Pruett, 64

Joyce Ann Pruett, 64, formerly of Butler passed away suddenly in Oxnard, California on August 2, 2006 at home.

Memorial services were held at Grandview Memorial Garden in Bluefield, Virginia on Saturday, August 12, 2006.

Perry and St. Claire Mortuary were in charge of arrangements.

Wanda Faye Gentry, 68, Boyd

Wanda Faye Gentry, age 68 of Boyd, Kentucky passed away Saturday August 12, 2006 at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky on January 27, 1938 a daughter of the late Willie and Grace Angel Evans, She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Ellis Gentry; 4 sons: Dale, Mark, Mike and Glen Gentry all of Berry, Kentucky; 3 daughters: Darlene Moore of Falmouth, Kentucky, Maggie Gentry of Berry, Kentucky, Teresa Beach of Paris, Kentucky; 2 step-sons: Charles and Darrell Gentry, both of Beattyville, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 4 sisters: Ruth Cole and Nettie Belle Noon, both of Amelia, Ohio, Ruby Thomas and Juanita Evans both of Booneville, Kentucky.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday August 15, 2006, at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth, Kentucky, with Bro. Dave MacFarland officiating. The pallbearers will be Derrick Gentry, Roger Calvert, Jimmy Evans, Rick Yelton, Jim Herald Evans and Clifton Evans. Interment will be in the Morgan Cemetery in Falmouth, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

William D. Sabie, Alexandria

William D. Sabie, 82, of Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2006 at his home. He was a retired conductor for CSX Railroad where he worked for 47 years. He also worked for 13 years at the County Market in Alexandria and three years for Wal-Mart in Alexandria. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a life member of the Campbell County V.F.W. 3205 in Alexandria and a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church in California, Ky.

He was the son of William and Margaret Caldwell Sabie and was born on June 28, 1924 in Covington, Ky.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cora (Baynum) Sabie; son and daughter-in-law William David and Karen Sabie of Morning View, Ky.; sister Mary Baynum of California, Ky; grandson David Allen Sabie of Morning View and three step granddaughters, Karen of Burlington, Kathy and Robin, both of Morning View.

Funeral services were held on August 14, 2006 at Alexandria Funeral Home with Reverend David Kelley officiating. Interment took place in the Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery in California, Ky.

Memorials are suggested to Wesley Chapel Church Restoration, c/o Ken Fossitt, 51 Paul Ln., Alexandria, KY 41001 or to Bluegrass Hospice of Northern Ky., 1403 Alexandria Pk., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075.

Meghan Pearson, Covington

Meghan Elesabeth Pearson 18 months of Covington, passed away suddenly July 23, 2006 at St Luke West Hospital. She leaves her parents Robert and Shannon of Covington; her sisters Hannah and Alexis; and a brother Joseph all of Covington. Her maternal grandparents are Martin and Sue Brefeld and Marshia Brefeld all of Covington. Her paternal grandparents are Robert and Ruth Pearson of Florence. She also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins. Interment took place at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens on July 27th under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home.

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Leo Moore, 73, Falmouth

Leo Moore, 73, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2006 at his residence. He was born in Brooksville, Ky., on January 28, 1933, son of the late Wilbert and Christina Moore. He was a truck driver for the Pendleton County Road Department. He was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Cunningham and brothers Ralph Moore and Andy Moore.

Survivors include children Viola McGee, Charles Moore and Ronnie Dale Moore, all of Falmouth, Kenneth Moore of Verona, Dennis Moore of Burlington, Bessie Lucia of Naperville, Ill., and Lorna Combs of Beatyville, Ky.; step children Pat Feltney, Virginia Feltney, Kenzie Florence, Beth Florence, and Janice Florence, all of Falmouth; 17 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 21 step-great granchildren.

Funeral serivces will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Moore and Parker Funeral Home in Brooksville. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m until the time of the funeral on Tuesday. Interment will take place at the Bracken Memorial Cemetery in Brooksville.

Larry Gallagher, 55, Falmouth

Larry Gallagher, 55, of Falmouth, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2006 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice in Covington.

He was born in Pendleton County, Ky., on April 8, 1951, son of Carletta Jenkins Gallagher and the late John C. Gallagher. He was a member of the Turner Ridge Baptist Church and the Beagle Club. He married Edna Swanson Gallagher on January 16, 1988, and his wife survives his passing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Carletta Gallagher; a son Larry Jay Gallagher of Corinth; daughters, Tammy Gosney and Jenny Gibson, both of Butler, Ky, Tara Wright of Corinth, Jodie Hall of Georgetown, Gina Gibson of Falmouth, and Nicky Gallagher of Falmouth; a sister, Diana Bruin of Falmouth; and grandchildren Mya Sharp, Jaylin Gallagher, Mason and Cole Clos and Kyra Gibson.

Funeral services were held on Monday, August 21, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Serving as pallbearers were Chad Wright, Danny Bruin, Brad Sandy, Jeff Snapp, Rob Gosney and Eldon Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers were Donnie Gallagher, Jack Gallagher, Delbert Cox, Mike Schlueter, David Schlueter, Dennis Jenkins, Bobby Jenkins and Josh McGlone. Interment took place at Turner Ridge Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Memorials are suggested to the National Cancer Society.

Clarice Hughes, 87, Falmouth

Clarice Bruce Hughes, 87, of Falmouth, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood, Ky. She was born in Pendleton County on October 9, 1918, daughter of the late Jesse and Lucy Jenkins Bruce. She married Lloyd Hughes and he preceded her in death in 1986. She was a teacher with the Pendleton County Board of Education, teaching at Morgan Elementary and Southern Elementary schools for 47 years. She was a member of the Roanoke Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Hughes of the Roanoke Community of Pendleton County.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Elliston Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown by Rev. Ronnie Angell. Interment will take place at the Pythian Grove Cemetery in Berry, Ky.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St., Suite 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203, or to the donor's choice.

Alma M. Wolfe, 78, Falmouth

Alma Moore Wolfe, 78 of Falmouth, Ky., passed away on Friday, August 18, 2006 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Ky. She was born in Kentucky on June 11, 1928, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Hazel Pettit Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Wolfe; a daughter Melody Lane Wolfe; a brother, Hubert Moore; and a sister, Margie Pribble.
She was a member of the Short Creek Baptist Church where she played the organ for nearly 40 years, and she was a bank teller at the United Kentucky Bank in Falmouth.

Survivors include a son, Greg Wolfe of Falmouth; her twin sister and dear friend Alta Buerkly of Butler; and one grandchild, Whitley Ann Wolfe.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, August 21, 2006 at the Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment took place at the Riverside Cemetery in Falmouth.

Robert Brownfield Sr., Alabama

Robert A. "Bob" Brownfield Sr., 73, of Ozark, Alabama, formerly of Butler, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2006 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center.

He was born on May 20, 1933 in Butler, Ky., son of the late Nat and Izetta Brownfield. He served in the United States Army for 22 years, retiring in 1978. He and his family moved to Ozark in 1965. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billy Ann Davis Brownfield, his daughter, Deborah Brownfield Felder, and son-in-law, Jud Felder.

Survivors include granddaughters Libbie Ann Brownfield and Bobbie Brooke Brownfield, both of Ozark, Alabama; a sister, Judy Ann Campbell and brother-in-law George Campbell of Butler.

Funeral services were held on August 12, 2006 at Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with the Rev. Harry Circle officiating. Interment took place in Woodlawn Memory Gardens with full military honors.

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Robert "Rob" Hegge, 87, Lakeside Park

Robert "Rob" Louis Hegge, 87, of Lakeside Park, Ky., passed away on Monday, August 21, 2006 in Boone County, Ky. He was retired from Wiedemann Brewery and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell, Ky., for 51 years. He married Liz Hegge and his dear wife of 60 years survives his passing. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, was a Kentucky Colonel, an avid sportsman and a United States Navy World War II veteran. He was a passionate fisherman and hunter, golfer and nature enthusiast. He was a very kind, loving, generous man who lived a model life.

In addition to his wife, Anne Elizabeth "Liz" Thaman Hegge, he is survived by daughters Diana Knoebber of Newport and Helen Craven of Villa Hills, Ky.; a son, Bob Hegge of Williamstown; a brother, Leroy "Lee" Hegge of Erlanger; a sister, Mildred "Millie" Rice of Union; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday August 29, 2006 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Ft. Mitchell. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday also at the church. Interment will take place at St. John Cemetery on Wednesday August 30 at 11 a.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Diocesan Children's Home, 75 Orphanage Rd., Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017 or Passionist Nuns, 1151 Donaldson Rd., Erlanger, KY 41018.

Joyce Pruett, 64, California

Joyce Anne Pruett, 64, of Oxnard, California, formerly of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the home of her friend and companion Donald Dittman.

Born on January 28, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Lance S. and Gladys Ramsey Pruett of Bishop, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald L. Pruett and Randall W. Pruett and one sister Brenda P. Gore.

Survivors include a son, Ronald S. Wilfong of Butler; a daughter, Melissia W. Regis and son-in-law Kevin Regis of Lake Jackson, Texas; six grandchildren, Charlotte and Eddie Wilfong, Mary, Keegan, Meghan, Coy Regis; and one sister Norma Jean Scammell and brother-in-law Frank Scammell of Bishop, Va.; nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends.

Memorial services were held on August 12, 2006 at the Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, Va., under the direction of Conrad Carroll Mortuary of Oxnard, California.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of one's choice.

Patricia Boone, 69, Falmouth

Patricia Boone, 69, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at her home.

She was born in Covington, Ky., on May 31, 1937, daughter of Mike Antrobus.

Survivors include a son, Gregory Walker; daughters, Deborah, Nancy and Jennifer; and a brother, William Antrobus.

There are no services at this time. Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth, is assisting the family.

Deana R. Silvey, 51, DeMossville

Deana Rae Silvey, 51, of DeMossville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday August 24, 2006 at her residence. She was employed by The Gap in Hebron, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pauline Brown.

Survivors include her longtime companion, Jim Shelton of Independence, Ky; sons Joseph Brown of Falmouth, Chris Brown and Michael Silvey, both of Florence; a step son, Joey Silvey of Taylor Mill; daughter Vickie Lucas of Erlanger; brother Joel Brown of DeMossville; sisters Janet Rust of Piner and Patricia Mullins of DeMossville; four grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday August 29, 2006 at Eckler Hudson Funeral Home in Dry Ridge. Interment took place in the Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge.

Patricia Dryer, 69, Glencoe

Patricia Jane Dryer, 69, of Glencoe, Ky., and formerly of Covington and Gardnersville, Ky., passed away on Friday, August 25, 2006 at St. Luke West Hosptial. She was a retired custodian for Gallatin County High School and a member of St. John Church in Covington.

Survivors include her husband Marvin Leonard Dryer of Glencoe, Ky; daughters Toni Wrightsman of Madison, W. Va., Linda Daniels of Independence and Kathrine Dryer of Warsaw, Ky., sons Gary Dryer of Jacksonville, Fla., Brian Mitchell Dryer of Geogetown, Ky., Richard Dryer of Butlerville, Oh., Joseph Dryer of Bridgetown, Oh. and Eric Dryer of Glencoe; 17 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, August 28, 2006 at St. John Church in Covington. Interment took place in St. John Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Ky., under the direction of Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home in Covington.

Memorials are suggested to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 2880 Boudinot Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Jennifer Clayton, 38, Maryland

Jennifer Michele (Testa) Clayton, 38, of Uniontown, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 17, 2006. She was the daughter of Marianne Gail (Sandford) Fords of DeLand, Fla., and daughter and step-daughter of Fredrick and Nancy (Drumright) Testa of East Brunswick, N.J. She was born on April 10, 1968 in New Jersey. She was a science teacher, a member of Uniontown United Methodist Church, and a gifted athlete.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael Allen Clayton; and children, Lexie, Patrick and Jesse; a brother, Fredrick Testa Jr., of Newberg, Oregon; a sister, Margo Lee Testa of East Brunswick, N.J; paternal grandmother, Lena Testa of Hillside N.J.; maternal grandmother, Stephanie Sanford DiGiovanni of Deltona Florida; mother-in-law, Anna Lee Clayton of Lenoxburg; and brother-in-law, Gary Clayton of Brooksville.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Westminster United Methodist Church in Westminster, MD with Rev. Charles Slaugh officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the scholarship fund for the children. Please make donations to Jennifer Testa Clayton Scholarship Fund c/o Kathy Gould, 8 Haviland DR., Englishtown, NJ 07726.
Myers Durboraw Funeral Home in Westminster, MD served the family.

Arlie Turner, 53, Covington

Arlie Turner, 53, of Covington, Ky., passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2006 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood, Ky. He was a laborer for Cincinnati Barrel Company in Cincinnati.

Survivors include a brother, Homer Lee Hayden of Covington; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Graveside Services were held on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at The Herald Cemetery in Elsome, Ky., under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Grant's Lick.

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Cliff Bonar Jr., 84, Falmouth

Cliff Bonar Jr., 84, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the St. Luke East Hospice Unit. He was born in Colorado on February 4, 1922, son of the late Clifford Sr., and Esther Williams Bonar. He was a member of Falmouth City Council for many years and a member of the Pendleton County Country Club. He was also a member of Hardin Browning Post 109 American Legion and the Pendleton County Jaycees. He was a Mason and a World War II United States Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Nanci Dammert Bonar of Falmouth; daughters, Terri Bonar-Stewart-Williams and Darla Kettenacker, both of Edgewood, Ky., Linda Wiese of Florence and Esther-Suzanne Bonita Bonar of Falmouth; sisters, Ruth Wagnon of Cary, North Carolina and Edna Mae Sorrell of Falmouth; a brother, Johnny Bonar of Falmouth; six grandsons and one granddaughter.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Lenoxburg Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Carlos R. Claypool, 63, Belleview

Carlos Ray "Vern" Claypool, 63, of Belleview, Kentucky, passed away on September 3, 2006. He was born on April 10, 1943 in Harrison County to the late Samuel and Edna Mae Bryant Claypool. He married Gwendolyn Lee Fountain, who survives his passing. He was an MP in the United States Army and was a railroad engineer. He owned Clay's Tires in Belleview for many years and also worked at Belleview Coal and Oil. He was a member of the Falmouth Christian Church And American Legion Post #20, and was a member of the Kentucky Ramblers Square dancing group for many years. He was preceded in death by brothers, Melvin and Jim, and one great-granddaughter, Lili.

In addition to his wife, other survivors include children Kristin and Robert Frank of Florence, Lora and Raymond Pelston of Carrollton, Samuel and Bente Claypool of Berlin, Germany, Jeanne and Jason Eaves of Aurora, Ind, Jason and Rebecca Claypool of Crittenden, Rachel and Tim Kerns of Covington and Michael Claypool of Colorado, and Jesse Kuntz of Crescent Springs; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Ruth Ann McGlaun of Chester, Va., and Catherine and Granville Williams of Knoxville, Tenn; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 8 at Linneman Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Ethan. Interment took place at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the American Association for the Blind.

Emma P. Cooper, 84, Brooksville

Emma P. Cooper, 84, of Brooksville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Bracken County, Ky., on November 27, 1921, daughter of the late Joe and Hattie B. Litzinger. She was preceded in death by brothers Joseph Litzinger and Johnny Litzinger, and sisters Helen Tackett and Bertha Hester. Two children, Jimmie Poe and Carlie Poe and a grandchild also preceded her.

Survivors include daughters Agnes (Edward) Ashbrook of Cincinnati, Janice (Harold) Boos of Grandburg, Texas, Juanita (Bobbie) Curtis, and Carolyn (Jimmy) Fulton, both of Mt. Olivet and Glenda (Stanley) Schiltz of Foster; a son, Wayne (Jeannie) Cooper of Mt. Olivet; and sisters Dora Wagel of Brooksville and Virgie Flynn of Falmouth.

Memorial services were conducted on Friday, September 8, 2006 at Moore and Parker Funeral Home in Brooksville.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hope.

James Mangold, 68, Independence

James "Jim" Mangold, 68, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at St. Elizabeth South in Edgewood, Ky. He was a United States Air Force veteran and the owner and operator of Jim's Water and Sanitation Service in Independence, Kentucky for 30 years.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Coldiron Mangold of Independence, sons, James P. Mangold of Independence and Christopher L. Mangold of Latonia; daughters, Barbara Lawson of Newport and Robin Martin, both of Newport, Charlotte Newton of Butler, Charlene Stripp of Covington, Jeanette Kemper and Rebecca Sue Mangold, both of Independence, Linda Kruse of Edgewood, and Gina Meyers of Dry Ridge; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, JoAnn Beard of Florence; a half brother Wesley Tuemler of Arizona; half sisters Victoria Tuemler of Arizona and Brenda Warneford of Covington.

Funeral services were held on September 8, 2006 at Allison Rose Funeral Home, Taylor Mill. Graveside services were held on Saturday, September 9 at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Pendleton County.

Memorials are suggested to James Mangold Family Trust, care of any U.S. Bank, or to the American Cancer Society.

Stephen W. Works, 49, Frenchberg

Stephen Wayne Works, 49, of Frenchberg, Kentucky, formerly of Pendleton County, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2006 at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Ky. He was born in South Carolina on August 2, 1957, son of the late Wayne and Constance Bennett Works. He was the Shamans Social Club National Vice President. On September 19, 1998, he married Tammy Pope Works and his dear wife survives his passing.

Other survivors include his mother and father-in-law, Webb and Sandy Pope of Mt. Sterling; nieces Brandy Pope, Autumn Pope and Breanna Pope, all of Winchester; and nephews Austin Pope and Wilbert Clinton Pope IV, both of Winchester.

Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, September 3, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Graveside services took place on Tuesday, September 5 at Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth. Honorary pallbearers were Wilbert Pope Jr., Wilbert Pope III, John Lee Pope, Paul Mullins, Mark Littleton, Patrick Bawkin and Rob Hager.

Dennis L. Owens, 53, Florence

Dennis Lee Owens, 53, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at St. Luke West Hospital in Florence. He was a construction worker and musician, and a United States Air Force veteran.

Survivors include sons Virgil Owens and Dale Nunn of Independence; brothers Dean Owens of London, Ky., and John Owens of Indianapolis; sisters Dar Yeary of Florence, Char Hicks of Dayton, Ohio, Brenda Watkins of Hebron, Geneva Hager of Richmond and Edna Gregory of Union.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home in Grant's Lick. Interment took place in the family cemetery in London, Ky.

Mildred Sharp Wagel, 86, Ohio

Mildred Sharp Wagel, 86, of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Bracken County, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2006 at the Williams County Community Hospital in Bryan. She was born in Falmouth, Ky., on August 22, 1920, daughter of the late Eli and Lexa Lenadale (McClanahan) Sharp. She was a housewife, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Augusta and a Kentucky Colonel. She was former City Council member of Melbourne, Ky., past supervisor at Shillito's Department Store in Cincinnati and a member of Helping Hands Club of Bracken County. She married Jacob August Wagel on December 24, 1944, and her dear husband survives her passing. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Fryman.

Other survivors include daughters Brenda Sue (Ken) Crouch and Lexa Rose Blevins, both of Bryan; a son, Robert Allen (Sharon) Wagel of Cincinnati; and brother, Bill Sharp of Brooksville.

Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Moore and Parker Funeral Home in Brooksville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Brooksville Cemetery, Bracken County.

Memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Knight Templar Eye Fund, c/o David Appleman, P.O. Box 9, Brooksville, KY.

Carole S. Rechtin, 57, Brooksville

Carole Sue Bonfield Rechtin, 57, of Brooksville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospital South in Edgewood. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 31, 1948, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Prosser Bonfield. She was a nursing supervisor, a member of St. James Catholic Church of Brooksville and the Bracken County Board of Health. She married Charles "Chuck" Rechtin on June 19, 1976, and her dear husband survives her passing. She was preceded in death by twin sons, Fredrick and Edmund Rechtin.

Survivors include children Nicki Jones of Berry, Ky., and Christopher Rechtin of Richmond; brothers Herb Siedl of Enterprise, Ala. and Patrick Bonfield of Augusta; sisters, Rosemary Bonar of Florence, Joann Bay of Burlington, and Mary Hamilton of Brooksville.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at St. James Catholic Church in Brooksville. Interment will take place in the St. James Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. James Parish Hall. Moore and Parker Funeral Home served the family.

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Merril D. Dawson, 86, Butler

Merril Delbert Dawson, 86, of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on September 13, 2006 at River Valley Nursing Home. He was born on April 11, 1920 in Campbell County to the late Elmer and Barbara Dawson. He married Velma Plummer on No ember 22, 1945 and his wife preceded him in death in 1975. There were eight children born into this union. Two of his sons preceded him in death, Charles Edgar Dawson and Donald Rae Dawson. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Doug Dawson. He was a member of Second Twelve Mile Baptist Church and was a United States Army World War II veteran. He had a great love for his family, horses and the farm land.

Six children survive his passing: Paul (Rita) Dawson of Hebron, Georgia Mae Grasch of Louisville, Marvin Dawson and David (JoEllen) Dawson, both of Falmouth, Esther (Bob) McClanahan of Butler, and Alice King of Brooksville. Other survivors include sisters Melba Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio and Dorothy (Virgil) Singleton of Largo, Fla.; a brother, Clyde (Ruby) Dawson of Butler; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment took place in Peach Grove Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Memorials are suggested to the Second Twelve Mile Baptist Church.

Bernice L. Yelton, 81, Cold Spring

Bernie Sullivan met Wilbur "Deac" Yelton at the Cincinnati Art Academy in early 1946. By December, they were married. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on December 16, cut short three months due to her death on September 16, 2006.

Bernie and Deac lived a vagabond artist's life, living in a trailer in Florida, until Bernie became pregnant with their first child. They came back home to Kentucky, bought a house in Cold Spring, then set about the business of raising a family along with myriad vegetables.

Bernie began raising her own plants from seed, trying new varieties each year. The excess vegetables led to a sign at the road which Cold Spring area residents eagerly looked for: "Tomatoes" For years after she was unable to raise these treasured gems, people would stop to see if she had any to sell.

For the major part of her life, Bernie continued to paint landscapes and portraits. She could not get anyone to sit for the duration required to produce a portrait, so she would use pictures or a mirror to paint herself, resulting in numerous self-portraits. After she learned to drive, she could be seen pulled off a Campbell County road, capturing the surrounding landscape on canvas. Though she never sold any of these paintings, she captured images that are no longer with us due to the continuing development in Campbell County. In her later years, she stopped painting and pursued a career in real estate.

She is survived by her husband, Deac; daughters Kathy Yelton (Rudiger Wolfe) and Laura (J.B.) Brown, both of Falmouth; and son Merritt Yelton of Cold Spring; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She requested no services and will be cremated. The family will hold a wake at 2241 Uhl Road in Cold Spring on Wednesday, September 20 from 4 to 7 p.m., which family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 644 Lynn St., Cincinnati, OH 45203. Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth, served the family.

Ruth Sheriff, 85, Butler

Ruth Sheriff, 85, of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at St. Elizabeth South Hospital in Edgewood, Ky. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Rollie Sheriff preceded her in death on March 27, 2004.

Survivors include a daughter, Roseanna Camden of Williamsburg, Ohio; stepsons, Rollie Sheriff III of Cincinnati and Wesley Sheriff of California; stepdaughters, Linda Ball of Louisiana and JoEllen Sheriff and Paula Sheriff, both of California; a brother, Cleon Daniel of Independence, Ky; a sister, Lucille Burke of Covington; one grandchild; four great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; and four step great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, September 18, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home in Grants Lick. Interment took place in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erlanger, Ky.

Stanley Courtney, 79, Falmouth

Stanley Ross (Keg) Courtney, 79, of Falmouth, Ky., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2006 at the St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Born on January 14, 1927, he was son of the late Stanley and Stella Courtney. On November 24, 1951, he married Maybelle Wagner, and his wife survives his passing. He was retired from the L.B. Foster Co. in Norwood, Ohio, where he worked for 32 years and from Clay Clifford Electric where he worked for 16 years. He was a member of the United States Army and a WWII veteran, where he served in Germany and France. He was a member of the Falmouth United Methodist Church.

In addition to his wife, Maybelle, he is survived by a sister; Juanita Dennis of Berry, Ky and 3 half sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth, Ky., with Bro. Bob Jones officiating. Music will be shared by Adarin Williams. Pallbearers for the service will be Gary Hardy, Shorty Brown, John Woods, Donald Brown, Floyd Barnes, and Roger Colvin. Rob Schultz and Clay Clifford will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment with full military honors by Hardin-Browning Post #109 will follow in the Pythian Grove Cemetery in Berry, Ky. The visitation will take place on Tuesday from 12-2:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of Hope: 909 Kenton Station Rd. Maysville, KY 41056.

Delmer A. Turner, 74, Indiana

Delmer A. Turner, 74, of Austin, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at the Scotts Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was born in Kentucky on August 18, 1932, son of the late Arkansas and Dora B. Turner. He was a member of the Church of the New Covenant in Austin.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Dale Turner. Sisters, Belle Raleigh and Lena Mae Fox, and a brother, Alferd Turner, also preceded him.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Renee Pierce of Austin; brothers, Leonard Turner of Austin, Troy Turner of Indianapolis, Truman Turner of Falmouth, Ky., and Alvin Turner of Claryville, Ky; sisters, Florence Barrett of Austin, Eva Lee Reynolds of South Lyon, Mich., Nancy Riley and Julia Riley, both of Georgetown, Ky, Roetta Mullins of Austin and Laura Riley of Stamping Ground, Ky.

Funeral services were conducted on September 16, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler, Ky., officiated by Harold White. Interment took place in the Oakland Cemetery, Grants Lick, Ky.

Evelyn Yaeger, 60, Newport

Evelyn Yaeger, 60, of Newport, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at her residence. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Tommy G. Yaeger Sr., sons, Mark Spelia of Bellevue, Ky., and Tommy Yaeger Jr., of Manchester, Ohio; daughters, Kimberly Sandlin, Misty Yaeger and Bobbie Jean Davis, all of Newport, and Lisa Yaeger of Florence; brothers, Dennis Ray Howard of Crittenden, Ky, Larry Howard of Independence, Herbert Howard and Robert Howard, both of Newport, Charles Vincent Howard of Covington and Billy Howard of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Geraldine Henslee of Newport; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at the Trinity Baptist Church in Newport. Interment took place in the Peach Grove Cemetery, Peach Grove, Ky., under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick.

Brenda Mobley, 46, Morningview

Brenda Kay Mobley, 46, of Morningview, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1960, daughter of Nora Young Vaughn and the late Litton Vaughn. She was a housekeeper at Rosedale Manor Nursing Home and a member of Nicholson Christian Church.

Survivors include her husband, Tim Mobley of Morningview; her mother, Nora Vaughn of Morningview; a son, Adam Mull of Morningview; a stepson, Danny Mull of Georgia; a stepdaughter, Lisa Mull of Georgia; a brother, Larry Vaughn of Covington; and two step grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm. on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, also at the funeral home.

Interment will take place in the Gardnersville Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Darlene Stevens, 60, Alexandria

Darlene Stevens, 60, of Alexandria, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2006 at her home. She was born in Florida on June 7, 1946, daughter of Willie Marvin Bo and Netti Christine Yourn Stanley. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include sons, William Edwards Jr., of Lakeland, Fla. and Jack Greer of Newport; daughters, tammy Inman of Alexandria, Rebecca Crail of Newport, and Karen Greer of Standford, Michigan; sisters, Barbara Newman of Deland, Fla, and Linda Howell of Springfield, Michigan; brothers, Fred Stanley of Nashville, Tenn., and Marvin Stanley of Alexandria, Ky; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 15, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler, Ky.

Linda Centers, 56, Bracken Co.

Linda Centers, 56, of Bracken County, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at her residence. She was a client service specialist for the Great American Insurance Company of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Survivors include her husband, Steve Centers; her mother, Lucille Dean of Park Hills, Ky.; daughters, Penny Fornash and Chrissy Spaulding, both of Bracken County; a brother, Raymond Dean of Florida; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Latonia, Ky. Interment will take place in the Peach Grove Cemetery, Peach Grove, Ky., under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick.

Joyce E. Grubb, 70, California

Joyce Evelyn Watson Grubb, 70, of California, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at the St. Luke East Hospital in Ft. Thomas, Ky. She was a retired machine operator for Adkins & Pierce, Covington, Ky.

Survivors include her husband, Hobert Grubb; a son, Danny Watson of Middletown, Ohio; daughters, Vickie Reed of Latonia Lakes, Ky., Melissa Gibson of Silver Grove and Elizabeth (Libbie) Watson of California, Ky; brothers, Bill Duncan and Henry Tapley, both of Revelo, Ky and Albert Miller of Brighton, Tenn.; sisters, Ruth Hollars and Genell Holder, both of Monticello, Ky., Volena Ammon and Linda Tapley, both of Revelo, Imogene Sorrell of Flemingsburg, Dorothy Phillips of Stearns, Brenda Smith of Oneida, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick, Ky. Interment took place in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Carthage, Ky.

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26 Sep 06:

James Priest, 81, Falmouth

James Wesley Priest, 81, of Falmouth, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2006, at the Edgemont Healthcare Center in Cynthiana. Born on April 2, 1925, in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clark F. and Naomi Wilson Priest. He married Evelyn Thompson Priest on March 4, 1951, and his dear wife survives his passing.

He retired from Newport Steel after 27 years of service, and he also served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a member of the Salem Ridge Wesleyan Church, Bracken County, and the Hardin Browning Post #109.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Clark Fremont Priest and William (Bill) Priest and his sister, Juanita Hadden.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Priest, he leaves his son, David Lee (Delana) Priest and his daughter, Linda E. (Jerry) Sargent, both of Falmouth; three grandchildren: Melanie Priest Kilburn, Alice Priest Harrison, and Michael Priest; 9 great grandchildren: David, Justin, and Bobby Kilburn, Kandi, Patricia, John, Brandon, and Benjamin Harrison, and Derek Dawson; and one sister: Vivian Boyman of Lima, Ohio.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth with Rev. Robert Welker officiating. The pallbearers were Ronald Redden, Steven Redden, Gary Thompson, Michael Priest, Gregg Markley, Thomas Ramsey, and Jackie McElfresh. Interment took place in the Lenoxburg Cemetery, Bracken County, with full military honors by the Hardin-Browning Post #109.

Memorials are suggested to the Salem Ridge Wesleyan Church, Salem Ridge Road, Brooksville, Kentucky.

American Legion Post 109 and V.F.W. Post 1978 and D.A.V. Post held full military services for Mr. James Wesley Priest at the Lenoxburg Cemetery on September 22, 2006. Mr. Priest served in the United States Merchant Marine in World War II.

To Mr. James Priest, we honor and salute you. To the family, we offer our sympathy.

American Legion Post 109 and V.F.W. Post 1978 and D.A.V. Post members present were Ray Hammond, Jonathan Smith, Sam Hodge, Ronnie Bay, Jim Morton, Ken Wrobleski, Steve Lonaker, Carol Wolfe, Carl Butcher, Jerry Fields, Alvin Bonar, Charles Biddle, Omer Bentle, Greg Tutt, Donnie Wells, Michael Priest, David Priest, Clay Clifford, Joe Wolfe, Bill Ashcraft, and Shelby McDowell. LordÕs Prayer was played by Greg Tutt. Taps was played by Sam Hodge. Another veteran was laid to rest.

Glenn E. Mason, 73, DeMossville

Glenn Earl Mason, 73, of DeMossville, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2006. Glenn was born on July 15, 1933 to Lillian Collier Mason and the late Estill Mason. He was a member of the Unity Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee and loved his church and church family dearly. Glenn served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked 48 years for Recto Plastic Molding Inc., in Oakley, Ohio.

He was the devoted husband of Mary Louise Bowen for over 53 years and the beloved father of Rodney (Lana) Mason of Williamstown, Ky., Mike (Sharon) Mason of DeMossville, Darlene (L.R.) Faulkner of Falmouth, Kandy (Bud) O'Hara of DeMossville and Amy (Brian) Parker of Walton. Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Estill Mason, sisters Valerie Mason and Margaret Ratliff and a granddaughter, Marissa O'Hara. He is survived by his wife Mary Louise Mason, his five children, a brother Robert, and sisters Velma, Katherine, Louise, Brenda, Pattie, Pamela and Sharon. Glenn is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. His grandchildren were a constant joy to him and would always bring a smile to his face.

Funeral services were conducted on Monday, September 25, 2006 at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown by Rev. Bobby Barnes. Interment took place in the Gardnersville Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Memorials are suggested to Gideons International, P.O. Box 222, Williamstown, KY 41097; Unity Baptist Church, 1486 Jagg Rd., DeMossville, KY 41033; or the Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Ky.

Homer E. Elliott, 97, Butler

Homer E. "Easy" Elliott, 97, of Butler, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Ky. Born on December 15, 1908, he was the son of the late Buford and Mollie Rainey Elliott. He was retired from Williamson Heater Co. in Cincinnati, where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of the Grassy Creek Christian Church.

He is survived by a son; Terry (Carolyn) Elliott, of Butler, Ky., 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 1 sister; Geneva Vanlandingham of Wilder, Ky.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth with Rev. Don Mays officiating. Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The visitation will take place on Tuesday from 11-12:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions are suggested to River Valley Nursing Home: 305 Taylor Street, Butler, KY 41006.

Allen D. Harney, 77, Williamstown

Allen D. Harney, 77, of Williamstown, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Grant County after a short illness. He was born in Erlanger, Ky., on September 20, 1929, son of the late Allen Emery and Zitta Marie Staggs Harney. He married Hazel Brock Harney on March 20, 1950, and his wife survives his passing. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Dennis Harney, in 1994. He retired from the United States Navy as a leuitenant in 1972, after 27 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel Brock Harney of Williamstown; a son, Allen David Harney Jr., of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 8 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Carl Harney of Ludlow.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Ky., with military honors by American Legion Post #109 of Falmouth. Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown, is serving the family.

Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY 40502

Harry V. Kelly, 76, Latonia

Harry Vincent Kelly, 76, of Latonia, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at Rosedale Manor in Latonia. He was a retired electrician with the Covington Housing Authority and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society of Florida.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean Kelly; daughters, Susan Kelly Gilbert of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Monica Kelly of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; a son, H. Vincent Kelly of West Palm Beach, Fla; brothers, Charles Kelly of Falmouth, Alfred Kelly and Gerald Kelly, both of Cincinnati; sisters, Ann Kelly and Mary Fiorini, both of Cincinnati; and two grandchildren.

Memorial Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Holy Cross Church in Latonia. Mr. Kelly bequeathed his body to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Memorials are suggested to Rosedale Manor Activities, 4250 Glenn Ave., Covington, KY 41015.

Allison and Rose Funeral Home, Covington, served the family.

Inez D. Fields, 96, Robertson Co.

Inez Deane Fields, age 96, a resident of the Robertson County Health Care Facility, formerly of Bracken County, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the nursing home. Born in Harrison County on January 31, 1910, to the late Harry Barnes and Vada Jennett Barnes Culp, she was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Neave United Methodist Church. Mrs. Fields was a Kentucky Colonel, a Georgetown College graduate, a member of the Retired Teacher's Association and a recipient of the United Methodist Women's Woman of the Year Award. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Fields; two brothers, A.J. Barnes and Harry Barnes and three sisters, Christine Fralix, Loraine Moreland and Mildred Woodward.

She is survived by a son, Robert Wayne (Lois) Fields of Bracken County; two sisters, Cynthia Moorhead, Maysville and Lela Brough of Robertson County; three grandchildren, Steven Wayne (Dianne) Fields, Gregory Scott Fields and Sherry (Hans) Acuff and five great grandchildren, Jhan Josef Acuff, Alisha Acuff, Krystin Fields, Robbie Fields and Lauren Fields.

Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at the Neave United Methodist Church, by Dr. E. Ray Throckmorton. Interment took place in the Neave Cemetery, under the direction of Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of Hope or Neave United Methodist Church.

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3 Oct 06:

Fran Pangburn, 63, Falmouth

Fran (Grandma) Pangburn, 63, of Peach Grove, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at St. Luke Hospital East. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 10, 1943, daughter of Lester and Kathryn Etter. She married Bill Pangburn and her dear husband survives her passing. She was preceded in death by brothers, Bill and Lester Etter. She was a member of the Second Twelve Mile Church and a member of the North Pendleton and Eastern Campbell Fire Departments. She was a part of the Pendleton County Football Boosters and a member of the Pendleton County Homemakers. She was an avid Pendleton County sports fan. Grandma Fran was one of the biggest Wildcat football and basketball fans around. She was there to cheer them on, always with a smile. Of course her grandson, Michael McNay played for the football team but she would cheer just as hard for the other players too. She will be missed by all the fans and athletes of Pendleton County.

Other survivors include a step-son, Mark Pangburn of Cold Spring, Ky; daughters, Karen Pyles of California, Ky., and Connie Stegman of Falmouth; step-daughters, Lisa Smith and Amy Shepard, both of Alexandria and Debbie Gillespie of California; a sister, Ann Boyce of Delhi, Ohio; grandchildren, Shelly Baker, Renee Stegman, Michael McNay, Kayla McNay, Ryan Stegman, Taylor Lea and Hunter Lea; and great-grandchildren, Nicolas Pyles and Nathan Baker.

Visitation will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Peach Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Center at St. Luke Hospital East.

Garnet Fredrick, 71, Morgan

Garnet Fredrick, 71, of Morgan, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, Ky. She was born in Kentucky on May 13, 1935, daughter of the late George and Louella Emminger Tucker. She was a member of the Roanoke Christian Church. She married Elmer Fredrick on March 5, 1952, and her husband preceded her in death on January 23, 1990. A brother, Jr. Tucker and a sister, Carol Tucker, also preceded her.

Survivors include sons Lewis Fredrick and Danny Fredrick, both of Falmouth, and Norman Fredrick of Berry; a daughter, Ava Johnson of Williamstown; brothers, Arnold Tucker of Walton, Ray Tucker of Dayton, Ky., and Kenneth Tucker of Cold Spring, Ky.; sisters, Violet Sizemore of Ft. Thomas, Faye Lynch of Newport and Wanda Lack of Ohio; and one grandchild, Emily Johnson.

Funeral services were conducted on Friday, September 29, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment took place in the Morgan Cemetery, Pendleton County, Kentucky.

Memorials are suggested to NorthKey Community Care Work Activity Center, Montjoy St., Falmouth, KY 41040; or Lystra Church of Christ Youth, 8915 Dixie Hwy., Williamstown, KY 41097.

Alma F. Hurst, 89, Butler

Alma F. Hurst, 89, of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2006, at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler. She was born in Pendleton County on July 17, 1917, daughter of the late John and Nellie LaFollette McMillian. He was a homemaker. Her husband, Henry Hurst preceded her in death. She was also preceded by a daughter, Ruby Pauline Fornash and sisters, Ruby Elliott and Lucy Crouch.

Survivors include a son, John Roberts of Butler; sisters, Opel Sargent of Florence and Clarice Auchter of Falmouth; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Gardnersville Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Ronald Ferguson, 68, Falmouth

Ronald Ferguson, 68, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit. He was born in Ironton, Ohio, on August 29, 1938, son of Harrison and Julia Ferguson. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Covington, Ky. He was preceded in death by 17 brothers and sisters, and a step-daughter, Debbie Gregg.

Survivors include sons, Rick Ferguson and Rob Ferguson, both of Ironton; a daughter, Rhonda (Jim) Colegrove of Ironton; a stepson, Gary Florence of Falmouth; grandchildren, Jay and Andy Colegrove, Hannah, Nick, Dyllan, Chris, Candice, Adam and Lindsey Ferguson, all of Ironton, Joshua Gregg, Tasha Daugherty, Casey Pugh and Cory Florence, all of Falmouth; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; siblings Lucille Dotson of Hanging Rock, Ohio, George Ferguson of Mansfield, Ohio, Patty Heminger of Orlando, Fla., and Dick Ferguson of Galion, Ohio.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Sharon Baptist Church in Ironton, Ohio, under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Ky., or the charity of your choice.

Willetta Williams, 62, Falmouth

Willetta Williams, 62, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Kentucky on August 12, 1944, daughter of the late Willard and Anna Courtney Owens. She was a homemaker and attended Antioch Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Williams Sr., and a sister, Pat Thomas.

Survivors include sons, Marvin Williams Jr., Merle Williams and Billy Williams, all of Falmouth; daughters, Cindy Morgan of Cynthiana and Dinah Newman of Falmouth; sisters Kay Smith of Falmouth and Barb Owens of Detroit, Michigan; her mother-in-law, AnnaLee Williams of Butler; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday at 2 p.m., also at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Deborah Cullum, 52, Highland Hts.

Deborah Cullum, 52, of Highland Heights, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2006 at her home. She was a clerk for CitiBank in Erlanger.

Survivors include a daughter, Lindsay Cullum of Cold Spring; sisters, Judy Frommeyer of Bellevue, Sharon Batchelor of Amelia, Ohio, Robin Merrill of Newport and Kim Gardner of Cold Spring; brothers, Garry Gabbard of Cold Spring, Doug Gabbard of Erlanger and Cam Gabbard of Columbus, Ohio; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring. Interment will take place at St. Stephen Cemetery in Ft. Thomas, Ky. Cooper Funeral Home, Grants Lick, served the family.

Clara Siry, 86, Newport

Clara Siry, 86, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at the Newport Baptist Convalescent Center.

Arrangements are pending at Peoples Funeral Home, Butler.

Marilyn Verax, 61, Ft. Thomas

Marilyn Verax, 61, of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at her home. She was a customer service representative of National City Bank, a volunteer at Carmel Manor Nursing Home and a member of the St. Thomas Fifty Five Club. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Verax.

Survivors include her father, William A. Verax, Jr.; sisters, Margie Ann Kidney (Frank) of Alexandria, Ky., Pat Krebs (Norb) of Cold Spring, Vickie Kraemer (Dan) of Independence; brother, Dr. William J. Verax III (Roseanne) of Falmouth; nine nieces and nephews; seven great nieces and nephews; dear friend Ruthie Matt Stein of Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home in Ft. Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Church in Ft. Thomas. Interment will be in St. Stephen Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Verax, Josh Kidney, Norbie Krebs, Brad Kraemer, Jason Kraemer, Bob Bartlett, Dana Wells and Roy Riegler.

Arrangements were handled by Peoples Funeral Home of Falmouth.

Memorials are suggested to Carmel Manor Nursing Home, 100 Carmel Manor Dr., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075.

Harley M. Fogle, 79, Newport

Harley M. Fogle, 79, of Newport, Ky., formerly of Pendleton County, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2006 in the Hospice Care Center of Northern Kentucky at St. Luke East Hospital. Born on September 26, 1927, he was a son of the late Willie and Emma Bell Flynn Fogle. He was preceded in death by his wife; Elda Katherine Fogle. He was a retired steelworker.

He is survived by 1 son; Gary Fogle of Covington, Ky., and 2 sisters; Thelma Mardis of Newport, Ky., and Evelyn Miles of Park Hills, Ky.

Graveside services were held on Monday, October 2, 2006 at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Pendleton County with Rev. Don Mays officiating. Interment took place at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Pendleton County.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of your choice.

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10 Oct 06:

Joe Paul Rose, 65, Falmouth

Joe Paul Rose, 65, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at the Grand Haven Nursing Home in Cynthiana. Born on July 5, 1941, he was the son of Harry Lee and Effie Jane Winkle Rose. He married Katherine Elizabeth Flynn Rose on September 17, 1971, and his dear wife survives his passing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert L. Rose and Newt Rose, both from Kenton County; his infant sister, Patsy Rose and his niece, Karen Sue Pape.

In addition to his wife, Katherine Rose, he is survived by one son, Ricky Joe Rose of Falmouth, a daughter, Mary Fodor of Falmouth; three granddaughters: Alisha Ramsey, Jessica Cox, and LeeAnn Cox; his brother, Fred Rose of Demossville; 2 sisters: May Hall of Butler, Kentucky and Mary Jane Wolfe of Falmouth; his sister-in-law, Rosie Rose of Kenton County; 5 nephews; and 9 nieces.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2006, at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth with Bro. Darrell Breeden officiating. Pallbearers for the service were Mike Hall, Les Cornelius, Bobby Rose, Billy Ray Rose, Tim Rose, and Brandon Rose. Honorary Pallbearers were Vic Moore, Henry Bertram, Snip Owens, Chadd Riley, Jr. Allen Flynn, and Russell Flynn. Interment took place in the Short Creek Cemetery, Pendleton County.

Ronald Ferguson2, 68, Falmouth

Ronald Ferguson, 68, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit. He was born in Ironton, Ohio, on August 29, 1938, son of Harrison and Julia Ferguson. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Covington, Ky. He was preceded in death by 17 brothers and sisters, and a step-daughter, Debbie Gregg.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Ferguson; sons, Rick Ferguson and Rob Ferguson, both of Ironton; a daughter, Rhonda (Jim) Colegrove of Ironton; a stepson, Gary Florence of Falmouth; grandchildren, Jay and Andy Colegrove, Hannah, Nick, Dyllan, Chris, Candice, Adam and Lindsey Ferguson, all of Ironton, Joshua Gregg, Tasha Daugherty, Casey Pugh and Cory Florence, all of Falmouth; five great-grandchildren; num-erous nieces and nephews; siblings Lucille Dotson of Hanging Rock, Ohio, George Ferguson of Mansfield, Ohio, Patty Heminger of Orlando, Fla., and Dick Ferguson of Galion, Ohio.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Sharon Baptist Church in Ironton, Ohio, under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hope in Maysville, Ky., or the charity of your choice.

This obituary is being reprinted to include missing information.

Eugene Brown, 77, Butler

Eugene Brown, 77, of Butler, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Robertson County Care Facility. He was born in Kentucky on September 5, 1929, son of the late James and Rosie Brown. He was a member of the Falmouth Church of God. He was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Brown and a sister Kathy Boenhke.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Ann Patrick Brown of Butler; a son, Ernie Eugene Brown of Mt. Auburn; daughters, Lucretia (Kenneth) Juilfs of Falmouth and Regina Carol (Mark) King of Butler; grandchildren, Tricia Lynn, Ashley Nicole Juilfs and Michael Gene King; brothers Clyde (Nadine) Brown and James (Swana) Brown, both of DeMossville, Lee (Lois) Brown of Butler, Kenneth (Bonnie) Brown of Detroit, Mich., and Claude (Pauline) Brown of Corinth; sisters, Mary Jane (Frank) Smith and Sue Johnson, both of Savannah, Tenn; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment will take place in the Butler Cemetery, Butler, Ky.

Naomi Turner, 87, Flemingsburg

The life of a remarkable woman has come to an end. Naomi Simpson Turner passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Meadowview Hospital in Maysville. She was born May 26, 1919 to the late Silas and Viola Teegarden England of Falmouth. Naomi was a lifelong resident of Falmouth until 1993 when she had a debilitating stroke and moved to Flemingsburg to be near her son Donnie and his family. She was first married to Sherrill Simpson and after his passing, married Howard Turner.

She is survived by a sister, Carlene Carr and a brother Donald England, both of Falmouth. It was through her brother that she found her calling in life. When he joined the service in 1942, he told her about how the Red Cross was taking care of the soldiers and it might be something that she would be interested in. She became a Red Cross volunteer and received a 50-year pin for her services. She not only helped the men and women in the armed services and their families, but was instrumental in helping set up Red Cross shelters, providing food and clothing for the victims, and assisting with the administrative needs of the National Red Cross during the 1948, 1964 and 1989 floods in Falmouth.

She leaves behind a daughter, Shirley Clark of Bellevue, Ky., and a son, Donnie Simpson of Flemingsburg; seven grandchildren, Connie (Tom) Cole of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Sheila (Paul) Price of Columbia, MD, Lance and Brian Clark of Wilder, Ky., Derrick Simpson of Brooksville, Casey(Mickey) Simpson and Zac Simpson of Flemingsburg; and six great-grandchildren, Cassie, Nathan and Kyle Clark of Highland Heights and Savannah and Joey Simpson of Flemingsburg.

Naomi received many awards for her dedication to serving others. She was a Kentucky Colonel and named Woman of the Year in Northern Kentucky in 1983. She worked in many businesses in Pendleton County. She was a real estate agent and auctioneer for Carl Lancaster. She was the activities director at Lakeside Nursing home for 27 years, retiring in 1998. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in human services at the age of 61. She was a member of the Falmouth Christian Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Albert Lawrence, 86, Arizona

Albert Everett Lawrence, 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Williamstown and Pendleton County, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006 at his home.

He was born in Grant County, Kentucky, on February 23, 1920, son of the late John Thomas and Bessie Mc- Clanahan Lawrence. He married Alice Marie Scroggins Lawrence and his dear wife of 65 years survives his passing. He was preceded in death by a son, Ray E. Lawrence, in 1986. He served in the United States Army during World War II where he was wounded at Normandy, France, on July 16, 1944 for which he received the Purple Heart. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1975 after working for 25 years as a Soil Conversation Technician. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Shiloh Baptist Church of Corinth, Ky.

Survivors include sons, Ralph E. Lawrence of North Carolina and Ronald E. Lawrence of Phoenix; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Elliston Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown by Rev. Lester Caldwell. Interment took place in the Hill Crest Cemetery in Dry Ridge, Ky.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Hwy, Suite 2A, Florence, KY 41042, or the Concord Baptist Church, c/o Patsy Adkins, Treasurer, 2515 Knoxville Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035.

Clara M. Siry2, 86, Grants Lick

Clara M. Siry, 86, of Grants Lick, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, Ky. She was born in Emden, Illinois on March 9, 1920, daughter of the late Sim and Loura Whitaker. She was a homemaker, and a member of Grants Lick Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Alferd Whitaker, Laura Utz, Velma Spaulding, Alva Whitaker and Wilbur Whitaker, and her husband, Floyd W. Siry.

Survivors include a son, Bill Siry of Grants Lick; daughters, Nancy Fay Miller of Butler and Karen Charlene Taulbee of Grants Lick; a sister, Johanna Grogan of Butler; grandchildren, Sherry Whitaker and Chris Taulbee, both of Butler; and two great-grandchildren, Jay Whitaker of Butler and Alyson Taulbee of Hebron.

Funeral services were conducted on Friday, October 6, 2006 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Interment took place in the Oakland Cemetery, Grants Lick.

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Zola Cooper, 82, Falmouth

Zola Cooper, 82, of Falmouth, Kentucky, passed away on September 27, 2006 at her residence. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Herman Cooper; daughters, Judy Niemann of Sunman, Ind., and Jenny Klaber of Butler; a stepdaughter, Barbara Caskey of Butlerville, Ohio; sons, Ronald Combs of Newport, Donald Combs of Cincinnati, and William Combs of the United States Army; stepsons, Bobby Cooper and Donald Cooper, both of Goshen, Ohio; sisters, Stella Johnson and Polinia Campbell, both of Hazard, Ky.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Cooper Funeral Home in Grants Lick, Ky. Interment took place in Graceland Memorial Gardens in Milford, Ohio.

William Bentle, 94, Pennsylvania

William Harold Bentle, 94, of Bellefonte, Pa., died at Centre Crest Nursing Facility on Sunday, October 08, 2006. He was born in Pendleton County, Kentucky on May 14, 1912, and was the son of the late Cora Lee (Cummins) and William Henry Bentle.

He married Ruby (Wilson) Bentle on August 30, 1939 in Falmouth, Kentucky and they celebrated 67 years of marriage this year. She survives at home.

In the early years, he was a school teacher for seven years in Pendleton County. During the summers he owned and operated an ice cream parlor, hand churning his own homemade ice cream. In 1939 he started a refrigeration company, Arrow Refrigeration, and then taught Refrigeration Mechanics at Northern Kentucky Vocational School until his retirement in 1980.

In his life, he was a Mason for over 75 years, earning his 32nd degree, and he was a member in good standing at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. He received his Associate degree from Northern Kentucky University at age 65 in Education. He was an active church member, serving as both deacon and elder for many years.

In the late 1970's Harold bought lake front property near Kincaid Lake State Park and designed and built his wife their dream home. They called their home Rainbow's End and spent over 25 happy years there.

His greatest joys in life were his wife Ruby, spending time with his family, especially his brother Kenneth, and his children and grandchildren. He loved to eat and greatly enjoyed his wife's home cooking. He was an avid fisherman, handyman and storyteller.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, William Wilson Bentle and wife Susan of Kalispell, Mont., Karen Lee Griggs of Bellefonte, Pa., four grandchildren, William Dante Bentle and wife Sonia of Cincinnati, Ohio, Gabriel Griggs and wife Christina of Florence, Ky., Leah Guizar and husband, Jon, of Bellefonte, Pa., and Daniel Griggs, of Reading, Pa., and seven great grandchildren, Austin and Jacob Bentle, Christine Hartman, Emma and Lauren Griggs, and Eden and Caden Guizar. He is also survived by three brothers and a sister, Vernon Bentle and wife Juanita, of Kentucky, Carmen Russel and husband Ray, of Ohio, Leland Bentle and wife Betty, of Kentucky, and Omer Bentle and wife Jane of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Bentle, his sister Corinne Frances, and his sister Dorothy Bentle.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2006 at Falmouth Christian Church in Falmouth, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Falmouth Christian Church, 303 W. Shelby Street, Falmouth, KY 41040.

Esther Elliott, 91, DeMossville

Esther Frances Elliott, 91, of DeMossville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Williamstown. She was a homemaker and a retired beautician. She was a member of Knoxville Christian Church in Williamstown. Her husband, Nathan Elliott, preceded her in death in 1984.

Survivors include her sister, Sylvia Cox of DeMossville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18 at Eckler-Hudson Funeral Home, Dry Ridge, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge.

Memorials are suggested to Camp Northward Christian Assembly, P.O. Box 128, Falmouth, KY 41040; or to the donor's choice.

Mary Louise Jacobs, 73, Foster

Mary Louise Jacobs, 73, of Foster, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2006 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Newport, Ky., on March 25, 1933, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Crawford Murnahan. She was a member of the Protestant religion since 1972. She married Donald Joseph Jacobs and her husband preceded her in death. She was also preceded by a son, Donald Patrick Jacobs and brothers, Frank Murnahan and Jack Murnahan.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary T. (Bob) Casterline of Foster, Ky.; brothers, Patrick Murnahan and Michael Murnahan, both of Northern Kentucky; two grandchildren, Robyn (Scott) Mayes and D.J. Jacobs; and two great-grandchildren, Carson and Jared Mayes.

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