Obituaries

BENTON, NORVAL T.

Tuesday April 4, 1916, The Winchester Democrat

WELL KNOWN CITIZEN DIES

NORVAL T. BENTON, POPULAR MERCHANT PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY

When the message went out over our city Saturday morning in the dawning of a glorious day spring day, that an honored and beloved citizen, Norval T. Benton, had passed away there was sadness. In the prime of a life which meant a blessing to his home, his friends, his church, he was suddenly stricken, and not with standing the heroic efforts of his attending physicians and loved ones, the soul which had struggled to be free all during the long night of anxious solicitude, winged its flight to the great beyond and to its eternal reward.   

Although Mr. Benton had been complaining for a few days, those who knew him best had no reason to be apprehensive, he rode

Mr. Benton was a member of the well known firm of Grubbs & Benton, having been in business with his partner here for nine years. The association of these two men was beautiful and Mr. Grubbs is deeply affected by his loss.

Thirteen years ago Mr. Benton was married to Miss Sallie Scobee, of Montgomery County, who, with four children, Alexander, Jennie Mary, N. T. Jr., and Clay, survive. His parents were well known citizens of Clark but have been dead for a number of years. He was the nephew of Mr. Will Talbott, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Benton's home was one of love, joy, and peace. Their union was a perfect one, they were sweethearts, yea unto the end, when the angel sent from God for his soul was hovering above the couch, and he look up into the beautiful face of his idolized wife and said: "Sweetheart, I am going to leave you." With a last lingering look of affection, he closed his eyes and opened upon the glories of Heaven land.

Mr. Benton was a consistent Christian. He was an officer in the First Presbyterian Church, an honorary member of the W.T.C.U., and also a valued member of the Odd Fellow's Lodge. He was quiet and unobtrusive, never fond of ostentation, preferring meek servitude for his master. He was deeply loved and his going way is a distinct loss in the community.

The esteem to which Mr. Benton was held was attested by the great concourse of sorrowing friends that packed his home and filled his lawn. At the funeral services Sunday afternoon Dr. Cumming paid a tender tribute to the life of the deceased and dwelt with emphasis upon the immortality of the soul and the home in the skies. Masses of exquisite flowers, testimonials of love covered the casket, where slept calmly and peacefully this noble man, who through gone, will still live in the memory of those who knew him.

The services at the grave under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge was beautiful and inspiring. Quite a large number of the W.C.T.U. members attended the funeral and burial. Many out of town people were present.

Mrs. Benton and her children have the sympathy and prayers of countless friends in this hour of sorrow

Contributed by Mary Hatton

JOHNSON, JAMES

October 1924

Aged Citizen Dies Sunday

James Johnson, Retired Farmer, Succumbs After Brief Illness at Daughter's Home.

Mr. James Johnson, age 78 years, a retired farmer of Clark county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Sousley, on Lexington Ave., late Sunday night.  The deceased had been ill for several weeks.

Surviving are the following children:  Milton Johnson of Ohio, Chas. Johnson of Illinois, Shirley Johnson of Iowa, Mrs. Dillon Owen of Lexington, Lawrence Johnson of Covington and Mrs. Sousley.  A number of grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held some time Tuesday, definite announcement to be made later.

Note:  James Johnson died October 12, 1924.

Contributed by Robin Dixson

Mt. Sterling Advocate

RAMSEY, CLYDE E.

Courtesy Ramsey Flynn

Date of Death-06 Nov 1974

Obituary from the Winchester Sun

Funeral Services for Clyde E. Ramsey, 87, of the Old Iron Works Road, will be conducted at 2:30 PM Friday at the Edgington Funeral Home by Dr. Edward H. Mesta.

Active pallbearers will be John Henry Ramsey, George Ramsey, Oscar Carl Ecton, William F. Christopher, Clark Barnett, and Kenneth DeVary; honorary, Shirley Fox, Clay Wills, George Shropshire, Earl Foster, W. W. Wiseman, Raymond Tipton, Ernest L. Edgington, and David True.

Mr. Ramsey was retired a rural mail carrier after 50 years, and was a farmer. He died at 9:45 AM Wednesday at the Clark County Hospital.

The body is at the funeral home where friends may call 3-9:00 PM today.

Catherine Reynolds, 69 of Winchester, Kentucky died January 7, 2008. Graveside services will take place at 1pm. today at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. She is survived by Her Husband, Stephen Reynolds; Her Sons, Brent, Kevin and Glenn Reynolds and Her GrandChildren, Brandi, Noah, Isabel and Cayll Reynolds.

Fl. National Cemetery, Bushnell is located in Sumter County.

Catherine entitled to be buried in a National Cemetery would probably be through Her Husband.

Juan B. Rey ( King), Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough County; The Tampa Tribune, Tuesday, January 15, 2008, Metro, page 7.

Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough County; The Tampa Tribune, Tuesday, January 15, 2008, Metro, page 7.

Courtesy of

Hiram P. Rogers

Courtesy Mary Hatton

Winchester Democrat Tuesday June 20, 1899

H. P. Rogers Accidentally Killed in West Virginia

The friends of Hiram P. Rogers were shocked by a telegram Friday morning stating that he had been accidentally killed and that the remains would reach here the following morning.

The C. and O. railroad is putting in a double track near Ronceverte, West Va., and Mr. Rogers had charge of the steam shovel at that point. The road curves sharply at that point and as he was standing on the ends of a tie, a passenger train rounded the curve without warning and killed him instantly. The remains were bought here Saturday morning by his brother, Thomas Rogers.

The funeral services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday morning by Revs. J. A. Francis and C. H. Clark, and the remains were buried in the cemetery here under the auspices oh W. H. Cunningham Lodge F. and A. M. He was of Onequa Tribe, No. 2, Imp. O. R. M., until recently, when he allowed his membership to lapse.

Mr. Rogers was about thirty-six years of age and was born in Virginia near the Tennessee line, and came here with Munday & Co., to build the L. and E. road. He was afterward in the coal business in the city and subsequently moved to Powell County where his family now resides. Several years ago hr married Miss Irma Stevenson, of this county, who, with two little girls survives him. He was a man of quite, reserved habits but was quite popular with all who knew him.

Samuel T. and Susan Rupard

Courtesy Mary Hatton

Winchester Democrat Tuesday June 20, 1899

Samuel T. Rupard and Wife Instantly Killed by a Passenger Train

One of the saddest accidents we have been called upon to chronicle for a long time, occurred Saturday morning, by which Samuel T. Rupard and Mrs. Susan Rupard, his wife, were instantly killed.

As stated in another column, information was received here Friday of the unfortunate accident in West Virginia by which Hiram P. Rogers lost his life, and that the remains would reach here the following morning; also that the body would be interred with Masonic ceremonies.

Mrs. Rupard, before her marriage, was Miss Stevenson, and was thus an aunt of Mrs. Rogers, the wife of the man�s whose body was to be brought here. Mr. Rupard was also a member of the same Masonic Lodge as the deceased and came prepared to attend the burial as a Mason.

As they reached the crossing of the C. and O. road and the Iron Works Pike, their buggy was struck by the regular West bound passenger train and the vehicle was completely demolished, although the horse was not hurt.

Mrs. Rupard was instantly killed, her skull being crushed, besides other injuries being inflicted. Mr. Rupard�s skull was also fractured, his side and hip crushed and his leg and arm broken. He lived a few minutes but never regained consciousness. The bodies were placed on the train which also contained the body of the relative whom they had come to meet, and all of the bodies were brought to this city.

Mr. Rupard was about sixty-five years old and was a native of this county where he was widely known and universally respected.

Mrs. Rupard was formerly Miss Susan Stevenson, daughter of Samuel Stevenson, and justly very popular.

They leave two children, Walter D. Rupard, of Pilot View, and Mrs. Annie Flynn, of this city, widow of Fielding Flynn.

The funerals were held together yesterday at Ephesus by Revs. R. French and J. A. Francis and the remains were interred at old Sugar Ridge.

SCOBEE, ALEXANDER

Tuesday August 23, 1910 The Winchester Democrat

Death of Mr. Scobee

Alexander Scobee, or "Sandy" as was more familiarly Known, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Norvall Benton, in this city Thursday, of the infirmities of old age, in the eighty-fourth year of his age. The remains were buried in the Winchester cemetery Friday afternoon, with services at the grave by Eld. J. W. Harding. He leaves two children a son living in Louisville, and Mrs. Benton, of this city.

During the Civil War he embraced the cause of the South and was a member of Company D. Eighth Kentucky, in Morgan's command. He was highly respected, useful citizen, whose long life was filled with good and useful deeds. 

(Note-The article failed to mention a wife named, Lizzie Scobee. Also the son's name was Samuel Scobee.)

Contributed by Mary Hatton

Mrs. Squire THOMPSON Dead (Brownsburg Record)

Jamestown, (Boone County) Indiana Friday, 17 February 1905Submitted by John & Janet Price Mrs. Squire THOMPSON died at the home of her son Cleo, west of town, at about midnight Sunday, 12 February 1905, after a few weeks of illness with grip and pneumonia. She had been sick at her late home in Jamestown for sometime, but getting better, came here to visit her children, where she suffered a relaps, which resulted in her death. Mildred Martin GRIGGS was born in Clark County, Kentucky, 5 December 1852. When 16 years of age she united with the Christian church at North Salem, this county, and continued a devoted adherent to the tenets of that denomination throughout the remainder of her life. She was united in marriage to Squire THOMPSON in Madison Co. Kentucky, 10 February 1870. Nine children, 5 boys and 4 girls, resulted from this union, of whom two boys are dead. She leaves a husband, seven children, a brother and two sisters to revere her memory, and who have the earnest sympathy of the people of this vicinity. Religious services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Ed CANFIELD of Indianapolis, which were despite the severity of the weather, very largely attended. Interment was at Greenlawn cemetery, following the services at the church. * Note from Janet ISLEY Price, I am posting obituary for the others. I am not related to the subject. No other information was given. The obituary was types exactly as it was written.

W. D. Townsend

Winchester Democrat Tuesday June 20, 1899

A. C. and O. Freight Train ran over and killed W. D. Townsend near Morehead Thursday. The victim was asleep on the track and was not seen until too late

TYLER, MARGARET

Contributed by Mary Hatton

Wednesday December 8, 1909 The Mt. Sterling Advocate

Tyler-Mrs. Margaret, aged 62, died at the home of her son, Norval Benton, in Winchester, on Sunday. The funeral service was at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday and the burial was in the Winchester Cemetery. Her maiden name was Margaret Talbott, of Bourbon County. She was thrice married: first to Norval Benton, of Clark, then to Esq. Wm. S. Richart and J. C. Tyler, of our county. She was for some years a resident of our city. She leaves two sons: Prof. Robert Benton, of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Norval, with whom she lived. She was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church. W. T. Tyler, of our city, was a pall bearer.

Contributed by Mary Hatton