Obituaries – Section 50

ALLEN

ALLEN, Danny Lee February 22, 1950 – May 15, 2007 Danny Lee Allen, 57, of Moreland died Tuesday, May 15 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he was born Feb. 22, 1950 to the late Joseph R. and Bonnie Grace Saylor Allen. He was a disabled veteran, having served 18 years in the Marines, a Vietnam War veteran, completing six tours there, and a recipient of two Purple Hearts.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Jean Allen of Moreland; one daughter, Jacqulyn Allen of Phoenix, Ariz.; two uncles, Eli (Helen) Saylor of Somerset and William (Louise) Saylor of Lexington; 23 step grandchildren and 20 step great grandchildren.

Funeral services were May 18 at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland.

Burial was in Hustonville Cemetery with military rites by Boyle Post 46 Honor Guard. Active pallbearers were Billy, Zackery, Wayne and Jason Reed, Gary Brown and Ivay Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Trenton and Tucker Allen. ≈ Thursday, May 03, 2007 – Interior Journal

BASTIN

BASTIN, Shawn February 26, 1981 – April 28, 2007 Shawn Bastin, 26, of Somerset Road, Stanford, died Saturday, April 28 in Stanford. A native of Lawton, Okla., he was born Thursday, Feb. 26, 1981 to Ricky Bastin and Angie Long (Wayne) Berry both of Stanford. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church and enjoyed playing sports and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Summer Michelle Long. Other survivors include his paternal grandparents, Joe and Lois Everett of Stanford; maternal grandparents, Harold and Shirley Long of Danville; half-brother, Brett Berry of Stanford; sister, Sarah Bastin of Stockbridge, Mich.; his companion, Candice Flannery; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were May 1 at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Ben Curtis officiating.

Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Brett Berry, Mike Long, Jim Long, Lee Everett, James Taylor, and Donnie Pinkston. ≈ July 1999, Butler County Ohio Newspaper

BROWN

BROWN, Ruthel E. January 21, 1913 – July 14, 1999 Ruthel E. Brown, 86, of 2 E. South St. in Liberty, Ind. died Wednesday evening at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Ind. She was born on January 21, 1913 in Liberty, Ky. She had lived in the Liberty, Ind. area since 1951.

Funeral services took place Monday at the Showalter-Blackwell-Long Funeral Home, Baker-Fosdick Chapel in Liberty, Ind. Rev. Fred Cox, pastor of her church, officiated.

Burial and public graveside services took place Tuesday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford, Ky. Memorial contributions may be made to the Edwards Memorial United Methodist Church at the funeral home. ≈ Wednesday, May 09, 2007 – Heritage Newspapers – Southgate, MI

DELANEY

DELANEY, Alvora October 16, 1927 – May 05, 2007 DELANEY, ALVORA; 79; died May 5, 2007 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 16, 1927 in Lincoln County, KY to the late Milton Ault Delaney and Mary Marlow Delaney. A God fearing man, Al deeply loved family and worked sacrificially to provide for them. He never met a stranger, and spent seven wonderful years RVing with Carole throughout the United States and Canada, sharing the same jokes with new friends. He realized a life long dream traveling and fishing for three months in Alaska. Mr. Delaney is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carole Delaney; children, Michael Robert Delaney and wife, Linda of Ypsilanti, MI, Kathryn Joyce Ruphard and husband, Garry of Trenton, MI, Kymberly Lynn Arana and husband, Guillermo Arana, II of Cary, and Robert William Delaney of Ypsilanti, MI; 7 grandchildren, Michael Delaney, Marc Delaney, Matthew Delaney, Christopher Ruphard, Laurie Ruphard, Guillermo Arana, III, and Elias Arana; 4 great grandchildren, Brandon, Keegan, Ethan, and Dylan Delaney; sister, Betty June Greer of Roseville, MI; sister-in-law, Janet Delaney of Redford, MI; and numerous extended family members. A Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, May 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be sent through www.brownwynne.com ≈ Thursday, April 17, 1997 – Harrodsburg Herald

DENNY

DENNY, Willie P. October 24, 1903 – April 14, 1997 Mr. Willie P. Denny, age 93, died Monday, April 14, 1997 at Garrard County Memorial Hospital in Lancaster. A resident of Perryville Road, Harrodsburg, he was born October 24, 1903 in Madison County and was the son of the late George W. and Susie Elizabeth Best Denny. He was a retired farmer and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Boyle County.

Survivors include: his wife, Joetta Lane Denny , Harrodsburg; four sons, Jimmy G. (Mollie) Denny, Mercer County, Willie Louis (Judy) Denny, Garrard County, Joe M. (Joan) Denny , Burgin and Russell "PeeWee" (Annie) Denny , Mercer County; five daughters, Shirley D. Hale and Betsy Tipton, both of Lexington, Mrs. Pete (Judy Lee) Jeffries, Garrard County, Mrs. Gerald (Elizabeth "Coonie") Smith, Crab Orchard, Mrs. Robert (Loretta) Edwards, Fair Bluff, NC; two sisters, Pearl Logan and Clara Jones, both of Lancaster; one half sister, Mrs. Charlie (Barbara) Ray, Garrard County; one half brother, Garland Edward Denny, Nicholasville.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17 at Ramsey Funeral Home in Lancaster with Rev. Barry Jeffries and Rev. Jerry Browning officiating.

Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Bruce Jeffries, Jeffrey T. Smith, Jimmy Denny Jr., Anthony Wayne Ennis, Donnie Hale, Richard Denny and Tony Denny. Granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers. [See Obituary file # 31 for Joetta Lane Denny] ≈ Tuesday, May 29, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

DOWELL

DOWELL, Gary Lee October 10, 1945 – May 29, 2007 CRAB ORCHARD - Gary Lee Dowell, 61, of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007, at his home. He was the husband of Linda Saylor Dowell, whom he married April 7, 1965. He was born Oct. 10, 1945, in Lincoln County, to the late Frank and Elsie Simpson Dowell. He was a retired employee of Penn Ventilation and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Linda L. Saylor Dowell of Crab Orchard; two sons, Darrell Dowell of Crab Orchard and wife Pauletta, and Dale Dowell and wife Leslie of Crab Orchard; two daughters, Letha and husband Charles Isaac of Crab Orchard, and Tammy Wren of Crab Orchard; a sister, Alma Jean Saylor of Waynesburg; four brothers, Ottis Dowell of Waynesburg, Walter Dowell of Waynesburg, Donald Dowell of Crab Orchard and Freeman Dowell of Waynesburg; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elsie Dowell; a brother, Russell Dowell; and an infant brother, Kenneth Dowell. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Thad Eubank and Bro. Arnold Larkin.

Burial will be in Mount Zion Church of Christ Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Oaks, Donald Cable, Willie Petrey, Justin Dowell, Anthony Pinkston and Chad Smith. Honorary pallbearers are James Rogers and Ashley Phillips. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel. ≈ April 2000, Preble County Ohio Newspaper

DURHAM

DURHAM, Raymond Milton August 24, 1929 – April 22, 2000 Raymond Milton Durham, 70, of 1106 S. 24th St., Richmond, Ind., died Saturday, April 22, at his home. Born Aug. 24, 1929, in Rockcastle County, Ky., he was the son of Leander and May (Abney) Durham, and had resided in Richmond for 50 years. He was a tool and dies maker at Belden, was a member of the Belden 25-Year Club and a member and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lelia (Ellison) Durham, whom he married Dec. 24, 1950; a son, Raymond Bruce Durham of Richmond, Ind.; a daughter, Pamela W. Lipps of West Manchester; five grandchildren; and his mother, Mayme Durham of Richmond, Ind. He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Clarence Edward Durham and Caroll Wayne Durham; and a grandson, Bruce D. Durham.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Calvary Baptist Church, 119 SW "E" St., Richmond, Ind., with the Rev. Lester Maples officiating.

Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reid Hospital Foundation for Hospice. ≈ Monday, June 11, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

EDWARDS

EDWARDS, Jessie Jeffries January 05, 1941 – June 09, 2007 LANCASTER - Jessie Jeffries Edwards, 66, of Forks Church Road, died Saturday, at her residence. Born Jan. 5, 1941, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Jeffries and Martha Ellis Jeffries of Hustonville. She was a faithful member of the Forks of Dix River Baptist Church, a member of the Sunshine Group at her church, and an employee of the Nicholasville Wal-Mart. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Edwards, her father Howard Jeffries, and a sister Geneva Pinson. In addition to her mother, survivors include a son, Mark Edwards of Lancaster; four brothers, Pete (Judy) Jeffries of Lancaster, Bud (Lois) Jeffries of Danville, Lowell Jeffries of Centralia, Ill., and Donnie (Annette) Jeffries of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; a sister, Henrietta (Joe) Burch of Montague, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ramsey Funeral Home by the Rev. Jerry Browning.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Darrell Edgington, Ollie Edgington, Lanny Ray, Larry Duggins, Mike Duggins and Virgil Brown. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Ladies Sunday School Class at Forks of Dix River Baptist Church. ≈ November 1996, Preble County Ohio Newspaper

ELLIOTT

ELLIOTT, Delmer January 21, 1924 – November 27, 1996 Delmer Elliott, 72, of Camden, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford. Born Jan. 21, 1924, in Lincoln County, Ky., he was the son of Virgil and Effie May (Crump) Elliott. He was employed as a machinist with Hamilton Tool in Hamilton for 25 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Faye (Fugate) Elliott, whom he married Jan. 20, 1950; one daughter, Donna Rogers of Eaton; seven sons, Allen (Wilma) Elliott of Middletown, Terry (Gail) Elliott of West Alexandria, Rick (Julie) Elliott of Cincinnati, William (Virginia) Elliott of Dayton, James (Sandy) Elliott of Eaton, David Randal Elliott of Charlotte, N.C., Ken (Kellie) Elliott of Eaton; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorothy Carpenter of Camden.

Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 30, at R.C. Nein and Sons Funeral Home, Camden, with the Rev. Arvil Dean officiating.

Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden. ≈ Wednesday, May 16, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

ELLIOTT, H

ELLIOTT, H, ubert Kelly “Eddie” August 07, 1912 – May 14, 2007 WAYNESBURG - Hubert Kelly "Eddie" Elliott, 94, of Kings Mountain, died Monday. Born Aug. 7, 1912, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Albert C. and Nancy Ellen Goodman Elliott. He retired from Southern Railroad after 20 years of service.

Survivors include two sons, Glen Elliott of Kings Mountain and Kenneth Elliott of Waynesburg; four daughters, Vernie Derry of Machesney Park, Ill., Joann Sims of Indianapolis, Ind., Velma Halcomb of Waynesburg, and Wanda Pike of Kings Mountain; 15 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. Interment in Salyers Cemetery, Casey County. ≈ Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - Lexington Herald-Leader

FREEMAN

FREEMAN, Richard Beatty September 05, 1917 - May 20, 2007 DANVILLE - Mr. Richard Beatty Freeman, 89, died Sun May 20, 2007 at Westminster Health & Rehabilitation Center in Rock Hill, SC. Born Sep 5, 1917 in Stanford, KY, Richard graduated from Stanford High School in 1934 where he lettered in football, was a member of the debate team, and, and a state officer of FFA. He was retired from Reynolds Metal Co. in Louisville, KY. He was a member of Charleston Road Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and was instrumental in church planting and missions. The Freeman's moved to Rock Hill, SC in 1994. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Beatrice Smithers Freeman, his parents, Dora Lee Hester and Joseph Anderson Freeman, his brother J. Lee Freeman and a sister, Sarah Freeman Hanson. Richard is survived by daughters, Sylvia Juanell Freeman (Sanford "Sandy") Woford of Matthews, NC, Nancye Lee Freeman (Grant) Gehlbach of Rock Hill, SC and son Richard (Penny) Freeman of Richmond, IN and Ft. Myers, FL, six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters; Virgie Freeman (William) Hiles of Lexington, KY, Josephine Freeman (Charles) McEuen of Maysville, KY and brother, Eugene (Rowena) Freeman of Lexington, KY. A memorial service will be held in the Westminster Hall Chapel of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill on Wed, May 23 at 4 pm with Drs. Shelton Sanford and Jack Basie officiating. The family will receive friends in the parlor after the service. Visitation will be from 6-7:30pm at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home on Tue, May 22. A service will also be held at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, KY on Fri, May 25 at 11am with Rev. Wayne Gullion officiating.

Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery in the family plot. Visitation will be Thu, May 24 from 6:30-8pm at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, KY. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church (Missions), 1300 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 or Cystic Fibrosis, or charity of one's choice. ≈ Tuesday February 28, 2006- Advocate- Messenger

GAINES

GAINES, Juanita Helton January 11, 1920 – February 26, 2006 STANFORD - Services for Juanita Gaines, 86, of Stanford, will be 7 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery, Waynesburg. She died Sunday in Hamilton County, Ohio. Born Jan. 11, 1920, in Harlan County, she was a daughter of the late William and Aretha Helton. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sons, Bobby G. Noe of Milford, Ohio, and Donnie L Gaines of New Hampshire; four daughters, Dorothy Statham of Somerset, Charlotte Brummett of Goshen, Ohio, and Watha L. Roark and Willa D. Issacs, both of Groseback, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. ≈ Sunday, May 27, 2007 Advocate-Messenger

GIFFORD

GIFFORD, Robert "Bobby" November 23, 1949 – May 25, 2007 STANFORD - Robert Carl "Bobby" Gifford, 57, of McKinney, died Friday. Born Nov. 23, 1949, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late William Carl and Audrey Mae Smith Gifford. He was a truck driver for Central Seal for 25 years and member of Green River Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include wife, Geraldine; children, Robert Carl (Candise) Gifford Jr., and Bobbie Jo (Jason) Caldwell, all of McKinney; siblings, Donnie Gifford and Connie Sue Buis, both of Yosemite; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Green River Pentecostal Church with burial in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Arrangements made by Spurlin Funeral Home. ≈ Tuesday, May 22, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

GRESHAM

GRESHAM, C.W. June 04, 1920 – May 21, 2007 MORELAND - C.W. "Bus" Gresham, 86, of Danville, formerly of Moreland, died Monday, May 21, 2007, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born June 4, 1920, in Moreland, he was the son of the late Watt and Peachie Ferrell Gresham. He was a retired electrical inspector for RECC, a graduate of Moreland High School and a member of Moreland Christian Church where he had once served as deacon. He enjoyed fishing and rabbit hunting.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Southerland Gresham; a son, R.C. "Bob" (Debbie) Gresham; three sisters, Christine Grant of Cincinnati, Ohio, Margie Mattingly of West Virginia, and Lucille Smith of Vevay, Ind.; a granddaughter, April (Eric) McCrickard; and two great-grandchildren, Christian and Calvin. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moreland Christian Church by the Rev. David Smith with burial at Moreland Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Bill Peyton, Burnon Hamilton, James Kelley, Terry Conner, Paul Rankin and Verlan Griffin. Honorary pallbearers are Glyn Southerland, Dale Smith, Charles Bolling, Tommy Adams and Hubert Royalty. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at Moreland Christian Church. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ≈ Wednesday, June 06, 2007 – Commonwealth Journal

HACKER

HACKER, Marjorie Irene February 17, 1924 – June 03, 2007 Marjorie Irene Hacker, 83, Norwood Estates, Science Hill, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2007, in Blanchester, Ohio. Born Sunday, February 17, 1924 in Parke County, Ind., to the late Hershel L. and Martha L. Tolley Bishop. She was a nurse’s aide at Woodford Memorial Hospital, a volunteer at Bluegrass Action Center and Senior Citizens Center in Pulaski County, past president of WMU in Ohio and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Pulaski County.

Survivors include her son, Richard Earl (and Fran) Hacker, Blanchester, Ohio; a daughter, Anna (and Clinton) Sims, Stanford; a foster daughter, Barbara (and Marshall) Bray, Lexington; four brothers, Victor Bishop, Keystone, Fla., Boyd Bishop, Hamilton, Ohio, Elmer Bishop, Lancaster, and Ronnie Bishop of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Maxine Napier, Hamilton, Ohio, and Phyllis Laneheart, Waco, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Earl Hacker, and a sister, Francis “Dolly” Bishop.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. C.E. Jacobs officiating.

Burial will be in the Parlor Grove Cemetery. Active casket bearers will be her grandsons. ≈ Sunday, June 03, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

HAMPTON

HAMPTON, William Edward October 11, 1940 – May 31, 2007 William Edward "Willie" Hampton, 66, husband of Mary Ann Baugh Hampton, died Thursday. Born Oct. 11, 1940, in Lincoln County, he was the son of Hazel Marie Coffman Hampton and the late Jim Hampton. He attended the Stepp School in Casey County, a one-room schoolhouse. A farmer on the Aumiller Farm, he was a general contractor for Doss & Horky and was a member of Worldstown Road Church of God. He also was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan. Survivors also include a son, William Roy "Bill" Hampton of Boyle County; a daughter, Becky (Lonnie) Goodin; two grandsons, Caleb and Corey Goodin, all of Stanford; six brothers and sisters, Helen (Ernest) Baugh, Boyle County, Kenny (Connie) Hampton, Lincoln County, Gene (Shon) Hampton, Lancaster, Ruth Ann (Johnnie) Goodin, Stanford, Charlotte (Curtis) Wren, Perryville, and Larry (Lisha) Hampton, Boyle County. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Worldstown Road Church of God by the Revs: Floying Thompson, Ernest Fields Jr. and Lonnie Goodin.

Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Allen Doud, Gene Hampton, Wilmer Cook, Shirley Richards, Robert McCowan and Caleb Goodin. Honorary pallbearers are Calvin King, Johnny King, David Riley, Ron Short, Ernest Baugh and the men of Worldstown Road Church of God. Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ≈ April, 2000, Preble County Ohio Newspaper

HARRISON

HARRISON, Betty Cole April 21, 1936 – April 29, 2000 Betty Cole Harrison, 64, of Eaton, died Saturday, April 29, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, after an extended illness. Born April 21, 1936 in Waynesburg, Ky., she was the daughter of Dexter and Lena Hayes Cole. She was a former employee of McCall's, later Dayton Press; Dayton Power and Light; administrative assistant affirmative action at Miami University in Oxford for 15 years; member of the First Baptist Church in Eaton. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Jayne Harrison in 1978; a brother, William D. Cole in 1991, and her father, Dexter Cole.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Lena and Charles Lipscomb of Eaton; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Michael Kraft of Trotwood; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Lori Harrison of Clovis, Calif. Also surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Robert Watt of West Alexandria; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Ruby Lipscomb of Eaton; sister-in-law, Anna Cole of Sidney; granddaughter, Kara Harrison of Clovis, Calif.; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1320 N. Maple St., Eaton, with the Rev. Fred Hill officiating.

Burial will be in Mound Hill Union Cemetery at Eaton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Emergency Squad, 328 N. Maple St., Eaton, or the American Heart Association, Preble County Division, PO Box 406, Eaton, OH 45320. ≈ Wednesday, May 09, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

HELMS

HELMS, Pauline Stull Green May 20, 1931 – May 07, 2007 WAYNESBURG - Pauline Stull Helms, 75, of New Paris, Ohio, died Monday. Born on May 20, 1931, in Kings Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Delmar James and Beulah Rowland Stull. She was the widow of James Green and Donald A. Helm, and was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Ricky Green, who was killed in Vietnam in 1968.

Survivors include a son, Donald Matthew of New Paris; a sister, Kay Irene Gordon of Kings Mountain; and two grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by the Rev. David Gambrel with visitation after noon Saturday. Interment will be held in Gooch Cemetery in Kings Mountain, KY ≈ Tuesday, May 22, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

HINDS

HINDS, Albert E. J. December 07, 1942 – May 20, 2007 LANCASTER - Albert E.J. Hinds, 64, of Gale Drive, died Sunday in Danville. Born Dec. 7, 1942, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Albert Manuel Hinds and Fredia Jane Denny Hinds. He was a former construction worker and truck driver, a member of Freedom Baptist Church, and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Candy and Cash Carpenter.

Survivors include two sons, Robert (Rhonda) Hasson of Crab Orchard and David Hasson of Conover, N.C.; three daughters, Helen (Amar) Holcomb, Sonda Fowler and Ronda Hinds, all of Crab Orchard; a companion, Flora Elizabeth Hinds; four brothers, Russell Hinds of Danville, Ernie and Joe Hinds, both of Lancaster, and Leonard Hacker of Missouri; three sisters, Louise Crumley of Nicholasville, Katherine Whitaker of Bryantsville, and Alfreda Hicks of Athens, Tenn., seven grandchildren, Chad Hawley, Kindra, Ricky and Ronda Hinds, Lance Holcomb, Andrew Bruner and Kayla Hasson; one great-grandchild, Kinley Toler; and his dog and best friend, Honey. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ramsey Funeral Home by the Rev. Stewart Dawson with burial in Lancaster Cemetery (Garrard Co.).

Pallbearers will be Ryan Napier, Kenton Napier, Lance Holcomb, Ricky Hinds, Andrew Bruner, Chad Hawley and Matthew Hinds. ≈ August 17, 2001 – Detroit News/Free Press

HORTON

HORTON, Georgia Frances August 12, 1905 – August 15, 2001 HORTON, GEORGIA FRANCES Age 96, August 15, in Bradenton, FL. Retired ticket seller at New York Central Railroad in Detroit. She is survived by sister, Ruby Haggard of Crescent Springs, KY and many nieces and nephews. Services at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, KY on August 19 at 1 p.m. ≈ May 04, 2006 – Commonwealth Journal – Somerset, KY

HOSECLAW

HOSECLAW, James Ellis August 10, 1919 – May 02, 2006 Somerset — James Ellis Hoseclaw , 86, Ky. 1247, Waynesburg, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Jacobs Hill Cemetery in Waynesburg. Friends may call from noon, until 2 p.m. Saturday, at Morris and Hislope Funeral Home, Science Hill. ≈ Saturday, May 05, 2007 – Palladium Item Newspaper – Richmond, IN.

HOWARD

HOWARD, Deloris J. Carman August 08, 1932 – May 03, 2007 Deloris J. Carman Howard, 74, of Eaton, OH, died May 3, 2007, at her home following an extended illness. Born August 8, 1932, in Kings Mountain, KY, she was the daughter of Nelson and Rose (Holton) Carman. She retired after 48 years with the Clifton Shirt Company in Eaton. She was a member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren, and was active with the "Just Friends" group and the Preble County Senior Citizens Center.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane Evans-Astrello of Spring, TX; her son, Max A. (Julie) Howard of Bellefontaine, OH; sisters, Geraldine Craig of Eaton, Fay Jackson of GA and Phyllis Patterson of FL; brothers, J.C. Carman of KY, Ray Meeks of New Paris, OH, and Robert Meeks of GA; grandchildren, Tracey, Melissa, Joshua, Lauren, Keri, Hailey and Clay; great-grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth, Griffin, Nathan, Madelyn and Jadyn; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Homer H. Howard, on January 3, 1994; a brother, Charles Carman; and granddaughter, Sarah Howard.

Funeral services were May 6, 2007 at Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, OH, with Pastor Martin Peacock officiating.

Burial was in Preble Memory Gardens. From the files of Gene Martin ≈ Sunday, May 06, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

JENKINS

JENKINS, Cecil L. August 18, 1924 – May 04, 2007 STANFORD - Cecil L. Jenkins, 82, of Stanford, died Friday, May 4, 2007, at his home. Born Aug. 18, 1924, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Granville Lee Jenkins and Stella Young Jenkins. He was retired from Corning Glass after 31 years and six months, a farmer, musician and truck driver. He was deacon, Sunday school teacher and bus driver at Fairview Baptist Church. He was a sergeant in the Army Infantry during World War II. He received two Purple Hearts, four Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, European Theater Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal and participated in the D-Day invasion at Normandy. He was also a member of Caswell Saufley Post 18 American Legion Honor Guard, past president and member of Book Link Missionary, member of D.A.V., Kentucky Colonel, Fairview Church Brotherhood, Kentucky Baptist Disaster Unit, Stanford House Nursing Home volunteer, and played guitar with the Bluegrass Mountain Boys and several quartets.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Reed Jenkins of Stanford; sister, Nina Carrier Todd of Stanford; brother, Eugene Jenkins of Wauseon, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Fairview Baptist Church by the Revs: Johnny Baker, Gary King and Chester Cornett.

Burial will be in Camp Nelson Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Caswell Saufley Post 18 American Legion.

Pallbearers will be Roy Mullins, Lloyd Rice, Danie Rice, Gene Manning, Jeff Godbey, Scotty Cook, Raleigh Stonecipher and Richard Otto. Honorary pallbearers are the Senior Men's Sunday school class and Mr. Jenkins' Young Men's class members. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2007, at Fairview Baptist Church. Arrangements by Spurlin Funeral Home ≈ Friday, May 11, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

KIDD

KIDD, Paul Ray November 05, 1936 – May 09, 2007 CRAB ORCHARD - Paul Ray Kidd, 70, of Crab Orchard, Ky., passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. He was the husband of Mary Elizabeth Denney Kidd whom he married June 27, 1958. Born Nov. 5, 1936, in Lincoln County, Ky., he was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson Kidd and Myrtle Jane Brown Kidd. He worked as a dairy farmer and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Denney Kidd of Crab Orchard; and two sisters, Helen Bernice Jones of Columbus, Ind., and Carol Jean Pittman of Crab Orchard. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kidd was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Jefferson Kidd Jr.

Pallbearers will be Travis Mullins, Ronnie Kidd, Tommy Adams, Nathan Blevins, Jeffrey Van Hook and Doug Brock. Services will be noon Saturday, May 12, 2007, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Cecil Roundtree.

Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home. ≈ Friday June 1, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

LAYER

LAYER, Iva Bailey December 17, 1927 – June 30, 2007 STANFORD - Iva Bailey Layer, 79, of Stanford, died Wednesday at Charleston Health Care Center. Born Dec. 17, 1927, in Lincoln County, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Claude and Maggie Burdine Bailey. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Danville. She was the widow of Alfred E. Layer Jr.

Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Layer Sumner (Bill) of Tomball, Texas; a son, Matthew Daniel Layer of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a brother, James Bailey (Jeanette) of Stanford; a sister, Pat Hubbard of Stanford; five grandchildren, Kelsey and Mikaela Layer, Wes Sumner, Jennifer Crews and Leighann Taylor; and five great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Bailey; and two sisters, Josephine Nye and Betty Payne. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor David Witten.

Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may go to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 285 Hill-N-Dale Dr., Danville, KY 40422 ≈ Wednesday, May 09, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

LEACH

LEACH, WM. Randy August 30, 1920 – May 07, 2007 STANFORD - William Randall "Randy" Leach, 86, of Lexington, formerly of Stanford, died Monday, May 7, 2007, at Mayfield Manor. Born Aug. 30, 1920, in Kings Mountain, he was a son of the late William H. and Anna Murphy Leach. He was a long-time merchant and cable television pioneer in the early 1960's. He was a member of Harris Memorial United Methodist Church, a World War II Army veteran and a former member of Stanford Rotary and Lions Club. He served several terms on the Stanford City Council and was active with the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. He also was active in his church, singing in the choir, working with youth and serving in church offices. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and playing golf. He also was a member of barber shop and gospel quartets. His gospel quartet once won the state fair competition and recorded a record. He also enjoyed playing Rook with his wife in a local Rook club.

Survivors include his wife, Madeline Shelley Leach of Lexington; a son, Randy Leach (Donna) of Atlanta; two daughters, Robyn Proctor (John) of Brandenburg, Ky., and Ellen Leach of Lexington; five grandchildren, Allison Proctor Beavin (John), Sam Proctor (Liz), William Leach, Andrew Leach and Callie Leach; and three great-grandchildren, Jake Beavin, Madeline Beavin and Grant Beavin. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at New Beginnings United Methodist Church by the Rev. Willard Knipp.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Alfred Pence, Jim Woods Adams, Hugh Helm, Russell Berry, Dickie Faulkner and Jim Reed. Honorary pallbearers are Earl Lee Taylor and Pat Grigsby. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home and 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. ≈ Wednesday May 2, 2007- Advocate-Messenger

LOVELACE

LOVELACE, Haskell C. December 23, 1948 - April 30, 2007 WAYNESBURG - Haskell C. "H.C." Lovelace, 58, of Stanford, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, in Fayette County as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born on Thursday, December 23, 1948, to Flora Baker and the late Brutus C. Lovelace Jr. He was an Army veteran, having served in Vietnam, and a member of Pleasant Point Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy Pennington Lovelace; two daughters, Sonya Bowen of Crab Orchard and Chastity Tilford of Florence; a sister, Theresa (Delbert) Godby of Waynesburg; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home. ≈ Sunday, May 27, 2007 Advocate-Messenger

LUTES

LUTES, Mary Edith Southerland June 15, 1916 – May 23, 2007 MORELAND - Mary Edith Sutherland Lutes, 90, of Stanford, died May 23 at Ephraim McDowell. Born June 15, 1916, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late McCrealy and Corvelia Cooper Sutherland. She was the widow of Greeley Lutes.

Survivors include daughters, Janet Claus of Danville and Tammy (Corey) Renner of Stanford; son, Kenneth (Norma) Lutes of Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Johnny Adamson with burial in Moreland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kyle, Michael and Dennis Palmer, and Casey and Chad Devitt. ≈ Sunday, June 03, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

MASONE

MASONE, Michael W. May 27, 1922 – May 29, 2007 Michael W. Masone, of Holtsville, N.Y., formerly of Seaford, N.Y., died May 29, 2007. He was born May 27, 1922, to the late George and Angelina Masone. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Roth, Jennie Ives and Mildred Dunne; and brothers, Charles, Louis, Anthony and Arthur Masone.

Survivors include nieces, Susan Christensen, Mary Jo Frohlich and Angela Dunne; nephews, Joseph Masone and Paul and Peter Dunne; and his cherished grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation was held at Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home in Seaford. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday with Father Linh Nguyen at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, Ky. Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ≈ Friday, March 19, 2004 – Advocate – Messenger

MASTERS

MASTERS, John Vernon December 04, 1924 – February 28, 2004 CRAB ORCHARD - John Vernon Masters, 80, of Somerset, died Feb. 28. Born Dec. 4, 1924, in Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late Goodloe and Susie Wilson Masters. He was a project engineer, attended University of Kentucky and was an Air Force pilot during World War II and the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Alberta Masters; three sons, John, Jeff and Mark Masters; two daughters, Julie Dazier and Jayne May; and 11 grandchildren.

Burial was in Crab Orchard Cemetery. ≈ Friday March 19, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger

MAYFIELD

MAYFIELD, Marjorie Roberts January 04, 1927 – March 18, 2004 STANFORD - Graveside services for Marjorie Mayfield, 77, of Jamestown, formerly of Stanford, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery. She died Thursday at Russell County Hospital. Born Jan. 4, 1927, in Corbin, she was the daughter of the late Enoch "Doc" and Martha Boone Roberts. She was a seamstress and retired from Cowden Manufacturing Co.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Schlather; three daughters, Cynthia Boils of Russell Springs and Maxine Davis and Jackie Pierce, both of Campbellsville; a son, Tom Noe of Lexington; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. ≈ Tuesday, May 08, 2007 –Advocate-Messenger

McKnight

McKnight, Mary Singleton February 11, 1928 – May 06, 2007 CRAB ORCHARD - Mary A. Singleton McKnight, age 78, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007, at her home in Greenwood, Ind. She was the wife of Donald L. McKnight, who she married Sept. 18, 1961. She was born Feb. 11, 1928, in Crab Orchard, Ky., to the late John and Della Singleton. She was a member of Crab Orchard Church of God. She enjoyed crocheting, reading her Bible, visiting with her family and friends and shopping, especially at JC Penney and Value City. She was employed by Arvin's in Greenwood, Johnny Morris Restaurant and the Coffee Cup before she became a homemaker for the last 35 years.

Survivors include her husband, Donald L. McKnight of Greenwood, Ind.; a son, William Byrd of Stanford, Ky.; three grandchildren, Vedenla, Kathy and Ricky Byrd of Kentucky; a sister, Catherine Osborne of Lorraine, Ohio; a sister, Vedenia Coleman of Waynesburg, Ky.; three nieces, Shannon Kinney, Kim Adams and Allison Dishman; and two nephews, Carey and Tony McKnlght. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John and Della Singleton; her brothers, Clarence, Clyde, Grover and Harmon Singleton; and sisters, Evelyn Taylor and Edith Shelton.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Thursday until funeral time at McKnight Funeral Home. ≈ Friday, May 04, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

MULLINS

MULLINS, Virginia Coldiron August 23, 1927 – May 02, 2007 CRAB ORCHARD - Virginia Coldiron Mullins, 79, of Crab Orchard, died Wednesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Ky. She was born Aug. 23, 1927, in Lincoln County, Ky.; she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Judy Neal Coldiron. She was the wife of James M. "Moon" Mullins, who she married Dec. 14, 1946. She was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Berea, Ky. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who made the best home for her family.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, James M. "Moon" Mullins of Crab Orchard; four children, Roy (Barbara) Mullins of Dona Vista, Fla., Ralph (Teresa) Mullins of Nicholasville, Rita (Randall) Perry of Broughtontown, and Reva (Glen) Miller of Stanford; two sisters, Lena Palmer of Crab Orchard and Hala Benge of Comer, Ga.; two brothers, George Coldiron of Danville and Daniel Coldiron of Nicholasville; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Lee Coldiron and Ernest "Tige" Coldiron. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at McKnight Funeral Home by Bro. Alan Peevler and Bro. Greg Ison.

Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jeff, Jerry and Varner Mullins, James "Jimmy" Harris, Darryl Benge and Danny Coldiron. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Sunday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel ≈ Monday, May 21, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

NOE

NOE, Betty J. Buck February 15, 1925 – May 19, 2007 STANFORD -Betty Jeanne Buck Noe, 82, beloved wife of Walker McKinney Noe, died peacefully Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Betty was born Feb. 15, 1925, in Jacksonville, Fla., to the late B.C. and Mary Catherine Clyburn Buck. Betty and Walker met at Centre College and were married March 22, 1947, at Stanford Presbyterian Church. She was an active member of that church where she was both a Sunday school teacher and church historian. She was most known by her devotion to God, family and friends. Her beautiful spirit and thoughtfulness always will be remembered by those who knew her. Betty was an avid fisherman who enjoyed her winter home in Goodland, Fla., for the past 22 years. She made a special friend of a pet blue heron named Elvira. They spent many happy hours together catching small fish from the dock. In addition to her husband of 60 years, Betty is survived by a son and a daughter, Kinney (Rita) Noe of Stanford, and Kathy Noe Phelps of Frankfort; four grandchildren, Lisa Walker Phelps (Bill) Moore of Shelbyville, Katie Phelps of Frankfort, Kindra Noe Krill of Louisville and Kandis Noe of Stanford; three great-grandchildren, Calley Walker Moore, Cameron McKinney Phelps and Andrew Krill; and three older brothers, B.C. Buck Jr. of Lake City, Fla., James O. (Jim) Buck of Jacksonville, Fla., and Robert C. Buck of Franklin, Tenn. Betty was preceded in death by one brother, Col. William Buck. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Stanford Presbyterian Church, 213 E. Main St., Stanford. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Erwin officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home, 312 W. Main St., Stanford, Kentucky 40484. ≈ Thursday, May 31, 2007 – Interior Journal

NORRIS

NORRIS, Robert Elliot October 21, 1946 – May 22, 2007 Robert Elliot Norris, 60, of Crawfordsville, Ind., died Tuesday, May 22 at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, Ind. A native of Waynesburg, he was born Oct. 21, 1946 to the late Rubin C. and Vada Godby Norris. He was a graduate of Coal Creek High School, an employee of Raybestos for 39 years, an Army veteran, a member of the Wabash Club, and was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Russell Norris; a sister, Bonnie Labega; two half brothers, Luther M. and Roby Norris; and two half sisters, Mae Nunn and Dani Holtzclaw.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Oaks Norris; one son, Robert Kevin Norris; one daughter, Brandie (Jeremy) Hughes; two sisters, Wilena Harris and Juanita Ritter; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were May 26 at the Burkhart Funeral Home with Larry Delks officiating.

Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery North. ≈ Friday, July 14, 2006 - Advocate-Messenger

PAYTON

PAYTON, Beth Stienbarger February 10, 1961 – July 14, 2006 MORELAND - Services for Beth Stienbarger Payton, 45, of South Fork, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church by David Fralix and Joey Harness.

Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery. She died today at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 10, 1961, in Westminster, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Earl and Beverly Hayden Stienbarger. She was a former assistant deli manager at Durhams Grocery in Stanford and attended Lighthouse Tabernacle.

Survivors include her husband, Robert C. Payton; two daughters, Roxanne and Ashley Peck, both of Syracuse, Ind., and three sisters, Vickie Howard and Mary Stonebraker, both of Kendallville, Ind., and Cindy Helmer of Avilla, Ind.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Stienbarger. ≈ Monday, June 11, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

RANKIN

RANKIN, Helen Morris December 30, 1930 – June 09, 2007 Helen Morris Rankin, 76, of Rankin Road, Danville, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 30, 1930, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late David Bryles and Jennie Farris Walters Morris. After a 32-year career, she retired as vice president of the commercial loan department at Farmers National Bank. She was a life-long member and church organist of the McKendree United Methodist Church in Hubble, a graduate of Stanford High School and attended Eastern Kentucky University. She was an avid gardener and loved to cook.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Rankin; three sons, Barry Dean Rankin (Sue Ellen) of Lexington, David Paul Rankin Jr. (Karen) of Danville, and Jon Daniel "Dan" Rankin (Lori) of Danville; a brother, Bruce Morris (Susie) of Stanford; two sisters, Marjorie Fletcher (Maurice) of Titusville, N.J., and Carolyn Cooper (Bryan) of Stanford; and six grandchildren, Gabriel Dean Rankin, Luke Landon Rankin, John Paul Rankin, Clayton Tyler Rankin, Audra Danielle Rankin and Jonathan Lee Rankin. She was predeceased by a sister, Aleene Morris. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Shoemaker and the Rev. Matt Seale.

Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jerry Rankin, Ben Rankin, Ronnie Cooper, Patsy Ekers, J.R. Lynn and Patsy Morris. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Adult Sunday School Class and Dr. Dan Moran. ≈ Tuesday, May 29, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

RANKIN, L

RANKIN, L, indsey Jr. June 19, 1926 – May 26, 2007 STANFORD - Lindsey Rankin Jr., 80, of Stanford, died Saturday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born June 19, 1926, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Robert Lindsey and Flora McBeath Rankin. He was a farmer and retired from KABA where he worked as an artificial breeding technician for 25 years. He was a member of Harris Memorial United Methodist Church and attended Stanford Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II having served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater aboard the USS William Hawkins and USS Steamer Bay.

Survivors include his wife, Anne Nita Rankin; two sons, Robert Rankin III (Sue) of Stanford and James Alan Rankin (Julie) of Noblesville, Ind.; two daughters, Eva Rankin of Stanford and Linda Rankin Smith (Alan) of Lexington; a brother, John Rankin of Williamstown; a sister, Thelma Rankin of Stanford; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Bradley Rankin. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel by the Revs: Max Hester and Harold Harness.

Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by Caswell Saufley Post 18 of the American Legion. ≈ Monday, December 01, 2003 – The Richmond Register of Madison

SCHIEVE

SCHIEVE, Mary Rose Smith Crab Orchard, KY April 30, 1920 - December 01, 2003 Mary Rose Smith Schieve, 83, of Harmons Lick Road, Crab Orchard, died Monday, December 1, 2003 at the Garrard County Long Term Care in Lancaster. She was a native of Philadelphia, Pa. and a member of the St. Clare Catholic Church in Berea. She is survived by her husband Edward D. Schieve of Crab Orchard, three daughters, three sons, 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Clare Catholic Church with Father John Curtis officiating. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will be in Pennsylvania. Davis and Powell Funeral Home in Berea are in charge of arrangements. ≈ Friday, December 12, 2003 – Journal-News

SEVERANCE

SEVERANCE, Eva C. Smith August 20, 1916 – December 10, 2003 Eva C. Severance, age 87, formerly of Hamilton, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at Deaconess Hospital in Cincinnati. Born in London, Kentucky, on August 20, 1916, she was the daughter of Bev and Eva (Henson) Smith. She was a member of the Hamilton Williamsdale Church of the Nazarene, the Washington Chapter #195 Eastern Star, the White Shrine and Amaranth. Eva is survived by her stepchildren, Bill (Peggy) Severance of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, Dan (Glenda) Severance of Auburndale, Florida, Pastor Jim (Jean) Severance of Westland, Michigan, Dorothy (Harvey) Wilder of Stanford, Kentucky, Walter (Geri) Severance of West Chester, Ohio, Dallas (Sheila) Severance of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, Betty Sallee of Danville, Kentucky, Carolyn (Henry) Tussey of Danville, Kentucky, Brenda (Dean) Hunt of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, Terri (Mike) Bertram of Stanford, Kentucky; grandson, John (Faye) Parker of Middletown; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Eva was preceded in death by two husbands, Burton O. Parker and Homer Ray Severance; her parents; son, Burton O. Parker, Jr.; sister, Sarah Luara; brother, Steve Smith; step-daughter, Linda Lou Severance; step-great-granddaughter, Chaston White; and half-brothers, Ray Smith and Bob Smith.

Funeral Services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2003, with Pastor Jim Severance of the Palmer Road Baptist Church of Westland, Michigan and Pastor Stan Daniels of the Hamilton Williamsdale Church of the Nazarene officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Mausoleum. Friends may call prior to the service from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Hamilton Williamsdale Church of the Nazarene, 2010 Fenton Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. ≈ Wednesday May 2, 2007- Advocate-Messenger

SHELTON

SHELTON, Linda C. Miller April 14, 1949 – May 01, 2007 CRAB ORCHARD - Linda Carol Miller Shelton, 58, of Stanford, Ky., died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born April 14, 1949, in Stanford, she was the daughter of Vula Padgett Miller of Stanford and the late William G. "Willie" Miller. She was a former member of East End Ambulance Service and a former employee of Fort Logan Hospital. She was a member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church. Other survivors include many, many friends. Services will be noon Thursday at McKnight Funeral Home by Dan Gutenson.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bob Coulter, Joe Crain, Larry Owsley, Gary Johnson, Rex Neal, Keith and Mike Kirkpatrick. Honorary pallbearers are members of East End Ambulance Service. ≈ Wednesday, May 09, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

SMITH

SMITH, Dixie Bastin March 09, 1948 – May 08, 2007 MORELAND - Dixie Lee Bastin Smith, 59, of Moreland, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born March 9, 1948, she was the daughter of Essie Hatchell Bastin of New Salem and the late William Bastin. She was a homemaker and member of New Salem Baptist Church. Other survivors include her husband, Larry Smith Sr.; two sons, Larry Smith Jr., and William Thomas Smith, both of Moreland; a brother, David Bastin of Danville; a sister, Linda Bastin Sears of New Salem; and three grandchildren, Jorden, Jacob and Little Tommy. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. G.W. Smith and Bro. Jonathan Grizzell with burial in New Salem Cemetery. ≈ Tuesday, May 08, 2007 –Advocate-Messenger

SOULEYRETTE

SOULEYRETTE, Don Eldon June 14, 1939 – May 06, 2007 MORELAND - Don Eldon Souleyrette, 67, of Knob Lick, in Lincoln County, died May 6, 2007, at his residence after an illness. Born June 14, 1939, in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Paul and Kathryn Lewis Souleyrette. He was a retired meat-cutter who worked 40 years at Kroger and an active member of Mount Freeman Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Terrell Souleyrette; two sons, Donald Eugene Souleyrette of Winchester (formerly of Lexington) and Samuel DeWayne (Janet) Souleyrette of Danville; two sisters, Eloise (Cricket) Lay of Junction City and DeLayne Westerfield of Danville; and three grandsons, Hagen, Alex and Ariel. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy S. Porter and Paula S. Durr; and a brother, Eugene (Gene) Souleyrette. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, at Mount Freeman Baptist Church by Bro. Bill Rhodus with burial at Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Westerfield, Tommy McGirr, Gile Cochran, Larry Carrier, Jerry Finley and Roger (Butch) York. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Senior Men's Sunday School Class. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church. ≈ Monday, May 14, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

STATOM

STATOM, Leo October 22, 1942 – May 12, 2007 MORELAND - Leo Statom, 64, of Danville, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 12, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 22, 1942, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Smith Statom. He owned and operated Statom’s Auto Sales in Danville for 35 years and was a member of numerous auto auctions. He was a member of Indian Hills Christian Church where he was a server, a member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge and served on the board of directors at ADESA. They dont know what this stands for, some auto auction association He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Baker.

Survivors include his wife, Lori Statom; four daughters, Dena (Dale) Johnston of Kansas City, Mo., Karen Statom and Cheryl (Bud) Griffith, both of Danville, and Sally Statom of Lexington; a stepdaughter, Melinda Kitzmiller of Danville; a brother, Joe Statom, and a sister, Barbara (Terry) McClendon, both of Moreland; and seven grandchildren, Carrie Satterly, Lacey and Jed Griffith, Buddy Hasty, Danielle, Rachel and Dillon Johnston. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Indian Hills Christian Church by the Rev. Odis Clark, Craig Bell and Gary Douglas.

Burial will be in Junction City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Stewart Cocanougher, Robbie Bates, Bobby Gresham, Scott Carpenter, Vincent Vanover and J.R. Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Rice, Mark Grigsby, Gary McFarland and Larry Warren. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. ≈ Friday, May 11, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

THOMPSON

THOMPSON, Raymond Jr. May 12, 1925 – May 10, 2007 LANCASTER - Raymond Thompson Jr., 81, of Fall Lick Road, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, in Lexington. Born May 12, 1925, in Lincoln County, Ky., he was the son of the late Raymond and Marie Cummins Thompson. He was a retired electrician with the State of Kentucky, had been a former Kentucky State Police officer, worked for GTE and was a farmer. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II and was a member of Lancaster Christian Church where he served as a deacon.

Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Thompson; two daughters, Brenda Watts (Barry) of Preachersville and Donna Volpe of Lancaster; a son, Frank Oakes (Carlene) of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas; three grandchildren, Troy Watts (Tonya) of Preachersville, Teresa Volpe Hill (Greg) of Poosey Ridge and Rachael Volpe Russell (Joseph) of Lancaster; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home with the Rev. Bryce McCulley officiating.

Burial will follow in Lancaster Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Troy Watts, Greg Hill, Joseph Russell, Billy Collins, Joe Reynolds and John Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Merle Jackson, Johnson Price, Jenny Lynn Whitaker, Shirley Leachman, Burl Cornelius, Wilma Cornelius, David Moss, Loraine Harden, Shelton Moss, Eva June Wilson, Dean Underwood and John Thompson. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Spurlin Funeral Home. ≈ Wednesday, June 6, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

TURPIN

TURPIN, Howard J. October 04, 1919 – June 05, 2007 MORELAND - Howard J. Turpin, 87, of Hustonville died Tuesday. Born Oct. 4, 1919, in Casey County, he was the son of the late D.C. and Bessie Montgomery Turpin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Traylor Turpin, a son, Donald Turpin; and two great-grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Elvin Turpin; four daughters, Bea Edwards, Betsy Watson, Jerline Watson and Deanie Edwards; sisters, Helen Peyton and Nellie Fisher; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild, Shelby McQueary. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Arthur Selch and Mitch Adams.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. ≈ Monday, May 7, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

WARDLOW

WARDLOW, Elmore August 17, 1931 – May 06, 2007 CRAB ORCHARD - Mr. Elmore Wardlow, 75, of Stanford, Ky., passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007, at his home. He was the husband of the late Eloise Murrell Wardlow who preceded him in death on July 10, 2001. He was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Crab Orchard, Ky., to the late William L. and Nonearl Dishon Wardlow. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express, having logged more than 3-million miles without an accident. Elmore was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church and Crab Orchard Masonic Lodge No. 636 F&AM. Elmore loved to show Tennessee Walking Horses. Survivors Include his best friend, Mary Wardlow Reynolds; three sons, Anthony Wardlow and Jeff and wife Cynthia Wardlow, both of Stanford, and Bill and wife Pam Wardlow of Morehead; a sister, Margie, and husband Bobby Bishop Sr. of Brodhead; a brother, Jim, and wife Margie Wardlow of Crab Orchard; and four grandchildren, Katie, Christopher, Kayla and Jeffery. He also was preceded in death by a brother, William F. Wardlow. [File #22] Pallbearers Include Jeff, Bill, Christopher and Jeffery Wardlow, Bobby Bishop Sr. and Bobby Bishop Jr. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Dale Denton.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery with military honors by the Caswell Saufley American Legion Post No. 18 of Stanford. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Tuesday at McKnight Funeral Home. ≈ Wednesday, June 6, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

WEBB

WEBB . Pearly Patterson September 09, 1939 – June 04, 2007 WAYNESBURG - Pearly Patterson Snow Webb, 67, died Monday.

Survivors include sons, Arthur and Virgil H. Snow, and Robert Glen; a stepson, Mike Webb; daughters, Belinda K. Mitchell and Dwanna Summers; stepdaughters, Mitzi Webb and Vickie Webb; brothers, Joe, James and Marshall Patterson; sisters, Edith Snow, Wanda Patton, Katie Sims and Maxine Greer; 25 grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Virgil E. Snow and James "Bubby" Webb. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Locust Grove Baptist Church.

Burial will take place at K.P.Hall Cemetery Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ≈ Friday, March 19, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger

WOODALL

WOODALL, Allie Mae Mullins November 09, 1924 – March 17, 2007 STANFORD - Services for Allie Mae Woodall, 79, of Shea Villa Apartments, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Stanford Baptist Church by Hillard Foster and Mark Hester.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. She died Wednesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 9, 1924, in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Mark T. and Elsie Van Winkle Mullins. She was a caretaker for the elderly and a member of Stanford Baptist Church and Lincoln County Senior Citizens. She was the widow of Willie Woodall.

Survivors include three daughters, Thelma Blanton and Lucille Williams, both of Waynesburg, and Barbara Long of Stanford; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Gary Mullins, Troy Long, Johnny and Doug Blanton, Justin Smith, Jeffrey and Bill Williams Jr. and Jimmy Walls. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home and after noon Saturday at the church. ≈ Friday, June 08, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

YOUNG

YOUNG, Victor C. January 27, 1935 – June 07, 2007 STANFORD - Victor C. Young Sr., 72, of Stanford, died Thursday at his home. Born Jan. 27, 1935, in Lincoln County, he was a son of Edith Carrier Young of Stanford and the late Willie T. Young. He was a farmer, a member of Mount Moriah Christian Church and an Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Rhodus Young of Stanford; two sons, Vic Young Sr. (Donita) and Bruce Young, both of Stanford; a daughter, Anita Sims (Jimmie) of Waynesburg; a brother, Robert Wayne Young of Stanford; a sister, Linda Borden (J.W.) of Winchester; and three grandchildren, Hannah Sims, Ben Young and April Vickers. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel by the Revs: Johnny Thompson and Brad King.

Burial will be in Mount Moriah Christian Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ben Young, Frank Rhodus, Larry Joe Long, Brian Gover, Johnny Smith and Tim Young. Honorary pallbearers are members of the McDonald's Coffee Club, James Jordan, Devaughn Jordan, Jimmy Reed and Barry Carrier.