Pendleton County Obituaries

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

Falmouth Outlook, March 11, 2003

Anna Mae Vaughn, 90, widow of the late Bart Vaughn, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2003 at her home on Crooked Creek Road in Berry.
She was born at the same house on April 26, 1912 and continued to live there alone and conduct her farming operation until her death. She was a devoted mother and grandmother; active member of the Colemansville Christian Church and Civic Affairs. A farmer’s wife by choice, she was an inspiration to all of her family and friends. She was cherished and will be sadly missed.
Preceding her in death were two sons, Delbert and Ronald Vaughn and a grandson, John Thomas Moore.
She is survived by six children, Beulah (Buddy) Moore of Paris, Betty (Melvin) Blakeman of Louisville, Estille (Gloria) Vaughn, Russell (Wanda) Vaughn and Gayle (Judy) Vaughn, all of Cynthiana, and Jo Ann Schmitt of Paris. She was the dear grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of 21. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were Sunday, March 9 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry, under the direction of Bro. Mike Hays and Bro. Bradley Vaughn. Special music was shared by Carol Cole and organist was Anna Cason. Pallbearers for the service were grandchildren, Barbara Lynn Argo, Lana Kaelin, Debra Williams, Destry Moore, Amy Jo McCall, Christal May, Bradley Vaughn, Michelle Chasteen and Melissa Gaunce. Honorary pallbearers were Ken Rippenger, Edwin Fogle, Odes Milner, P. G. Whitaker, Tommy Mink, Ina J. Huffman, Barbara H. Vaughn and Michael McCall.
Interment was in the Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry. Her granddaughters were her flower bearers.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Colemansville Christian Church or to Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital in Lexington.


Annetta Kaye Dennie Denton, 46, of Cynthiana, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
She was born on September 3, 1956 in Harrison County, daughter of the late William and Violet Fern Jones Dennie Jr. Formerly, she had worked as a lab technician with USIOL in Lexington. Recently, she had worked as a certified nursing assistant with the Grand Haven Nursing Home in Cynthiana. She was a member of the Oakwood Baptist Church, Cynthiana.
She leaves her daughter, Angela Kaye Lea of Cynthiana and her son, William Keith Lea of Paris; two grandchildren, Shelby Renae Stanfield and Weston Keith Lea; sisters, Carolyn Pitt of Nicholasville, Diana Fogle of Cynthiana and Patricia Harding of Paris; brothers, Danny Wayne Dennis Sr. of Cynthiana, Darryl Lee Dennie of Cynthiana and Gerald Lee Dennie of Paris.
Funeral services were Thursday, March 6 at Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, with Bro. Mike Hays officiating. Pallbearers were Danny Dennie Jr., William Matthew Dennie, Travis Dennie, Jason Dennis, Jr. Power, Dwight Fogle, Devon Dickey and Darryl Dennie Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Dewey Watson, Gary Barrette and Wayne Richie.
Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.
Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of the Bluegrass.


Lucille Alice Emard, 72, of Indianapolis, formerly of Pendleton Co. passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, February 26, 2003 inIndianapolis.Lucille was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 9, 1930, daughter of the late Curt J. and Mary Alice Mayhew Willem. She was a beloved mother,
daughter and sister. She was a member of the Warren Park Weslyn Church. She was married to Col. Alfred Emard, who preceded her in death in1997. She was formerly married to the late Robert L. Clark of Butler.Lucille had such a giving spirit. She visited her mother in a nursing home every day. She was always looking for ways to help others in need, usually transporting friends to the store and doctor. As a young adult, she volunteered working with the special education students at Northerngreatly missed by her family and friends.Survivors include her mother, Mary A. Willem of Indianapolis, daughters, Cheryl (Phil) Lande of Indianapolis, Nila (Daryle) Harris of Butler, and Julie(Chris) Gifford of Virginia Beach, five grandchildren--Jeremy, Daniel, and Marty Lande, Devin and Mark Harris. She is also survived by a brother,Robert (Helen) Willem of Indianapolis.Funeral services were Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel. Officiating were ministers, Ray Austin and RayEckert. Let There Be Peace on Earth was sung beautifully by Bobby Sampson.Following the wishes of the deceased, Lucille was cremated. There will be a memorial ceremony in June 2003, when her ashes will be spread in a garden in Crown Hill cemetary in Indianapolis.Memorial contributions, if desired, are suggested to Special Olympics. Obituary submitted by daughter Nila Harris


Joseph Britton Durham, 84, of Falmouth, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Hospital South.
Joseph was born in Rockcastle County on July 9, 1918, son of Macleon Durham and Mable Payne Durham. He was a member of Trinity Southern Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge 222.
Preceding him in death was a brother, Macleon Durham and a half brother, William Capp.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Durham of Falmouth; a son, Bobby Joe Durham of Florence; sisters, Irene Reams of Orlando, Ky. and Hester Spaulding of Butler; two grandchildren, Britt Durham and Mollie Durham; and two great-grandchildren, Mitchell Anderson and Zachary Anderson.
Funeral services were Monday, March 10 at Trinity Southern Baptist Church, officated by Bro. Dale Bobb.
Interment was in Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home, Falmouth.
Memorial contributions, if desired, are suggested to Trinity Southern Baptist Church.


John Ercel Fryer, M.D., son of the late Ercel Ray and Katherine Zempter Fryer of Falmouth and Winchester, nephew of the recently deceased Joe Zempter, passed away suddenly February 21, 2003 in Philadelphia. He was 65.
Dr. Fryer retired in 2000 as professor of psychiatry at Temple University. He was a graduate of Transylvania College, Lexington and Vanderbilt Medical School, Nashville. He served Episcopal churches as organist and choirmaster in all the cities where he lived. He contributed to the funeral service for Mr. Zempter last March and also attended his 100th birthday party the previous year.
His funeral was held in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, led by the Rt. Rev. Edward Lee and the Rev. Thomas McClellan of Philadelphia.
His obituary appeared in the October 5 New York Times. It described his singular effort to remove discrimination against gay people in the American Psychiatric Association.
He is survived by his sister, Kathy Helmbock, Cincinnati and five first cousins, including Billy Browning and Ruth Ann Ackman, both of Falmouth.
Obituary submitted by Kathy Fryer Helmbock.


Corbin Andrew Karl Powell and Garrett Corbin Douglas Powell, infant sons of Jason and Tamara Powell of Dry Ridge, were called to Heaven on March 3 and 4, 2003 at University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Survivors (along with their parents) include grandparents, David and Sally Powell of Berry and Thomas and Jantine Stoops of San Diego, California; great-grandparents, Robert and Barbara Brown of Williamstown, Stella Benauro of Nashville, Tennessee, Tony and Johannes Westerkamp and Dorothy Stoops of San Diego, California.
Graveside services were held at Pythian Grove Cemetery on Saturday, March 8 by Bro. Dave Powell.
Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry, served the family.


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