Obituaries – Section 67

BAKER, Harold E.

BAKER, Harold E. February 01, 1952 – July 23, 2009 Harold E. Baker, 57, of Stanford, died Thursday, July 23 at his home. A native of Leatherwood, he was born Feb. 1, 1952, to Mary Belle Griffey Baker of Corbin and the late Arnold Baker. He was a truck driver, mechanic, owner of Freeway Express Trucking Company since 1985 and a Kentucky Colonel. He was also preceded in death by a son, Eli Baker; and a brother, Arnold Baker, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Baker of Stanford; four children, Eddie, Cody and Daniel Baker (fiance, Allison Lynn) of Stanford and Amanda Baker (fiance, Ryan Woodall) of Waynesburg; six brothers, Gene Baker of Carrollton, Charles Baker of Harlan, Wayne Baker of Corbin, Rickey Baker of Burnside, Mike Baker of Stanford and Jeff Baker of Bronston; four sisters, Shirley France of Hazard, Sue DeHart of Burnside, Patsy Surgener of Eubank and Kay Davidson of Science Hill; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were July 26 at the Baker Farm, 3665 Hwy. 27 S., with Revs; Vola Brown and Jason Coulter officiating.

Burial was in the Baker Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Eddie, Daniel and Cody Baker, Ryan Woodall, Jimmie Young, Bruce Fields, Kevin Holbrook and Morris Fallis. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Hazlett, Jerry McAninch, Gary Green, Kenneth Godby and Ron Fisher. Spurlin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Tuesday July 21, 2009 – Interior Journal

BAUGH, Danny

BAUGH, Danny November 01, 1951 – July 07, 2009 Danny Baugh, 57, of Danville, formerly of Kings Mountain, died Tuesday, July 7 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. A native of Waynesburg, he was born Nov. 1, 1951, to the late Lonnie and Opal Maurer Baugh. He was a plumber. He was also preceded in death by a son; Daniel James Baugh; and a brother, Lennie Baugh.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Tackett Baugh; two daughters, Sarah Baugh (Michael Perrin) of Danville and Crystal Waters of Somerset; one son, George (LaTavia) Gadberry of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Alane Cress of Waynesburg, Adele Baugh of Georgetown, and Diane Patera of Cicero, Ill.; six grandchildren, Courtney, Daniel, Devon, Isaiah, Madison and Tristan; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were July 10 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home in Science Hill with Bro. David Muse officiating. Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

BRADSHAW, Nancy Woodall

BRADSHAW, Nancy Woodall October 13, 1945 – August 26, 2009 STANFORD — Nancy Woodall Bradshaw, 63, of Stanford died Wednesday at her home. Born Oct. 13, 1945, in Ferguson, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Julian Woodall Sr. and Mada Woodall, she was the owner of Gilliland's Flower Shop Inc. She was a member of Stanford Baptist Church, member and past matron of the Danville chapter of Order of Eastern Star, past president of Lincoln County Band Parents, past member of Stanford Architectural Review Board and the only Lincoln County resident to be a delegate to the 1996 Republican National Convention.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, John Rodman Bradshaw Jr. of Stanford; four daughters, Amanda Bradshaw Lott of Richmond, Va., Kathy Bradshaw Murphy of Centreville, Va., Susan Bradshaw Tomlin of Berea Ky., and Lynn Bradshaw Thompson of Richmond, Ky.; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Stanford Baptist Church with the Rev. Max Hester officiating.

Burial will follow in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Bobby Edwards, Kenny Vaught, Brady Vaught, Ronnie Deatherage, Mark Metcalf and Steve Patterson. Honorary Bearers will be employees of Gilliland's Flower Shop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel. Thursday, July 09, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

BUCHANAN, Anita Kay Wilson

BUCHANAN, Anita Kay Wilson September 29, 1959 – July 07, 2009 HARRODSBURG - Anita Kay Buchanan, wife of Cecil Buchanan, died Tuesday. She was a native of Stanford and daughter of Jesse Wilson and Ann Castle Watts. Other survivors include two daughters, Amanda K. (John Paul) Bailey and Katie Buchanan, and a son, Jonathan (Carolyn) Buchanan, all of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Rita (Nick) Darnall of Amelia, Ohio, and Lodi (Nick) Lambert of Harrodsburg; a brother, Jeff (Stacy) Wilson of LaGrange; and three granddaughters. A celebration of life will be observed 7:30 p.m. today at Ransdell Funeral Chapel.

Burial will take place at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

CHRISTEN, William J.

CHRISTEN, William J. 1948-2009 STANFORD — William J. “Bill” Christen, 61, of Lexington, formerly of Hustonville, died Thursday. Born Jan. 20, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son of the late William and June Morrell Christen. He was a financial planner and a Vietnam veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Christen; and three sisters, Debbie Wilhelm of Solon, Ohio, Karen Smith and Bonnie Christen, both of Aurora, Colo. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Sunday and services will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Stanford Presbyterian Church. Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cremation McKnight Funeral Home Notice

Duvall, Jimmy

Duvall, Jimmy August 04, 1933 – August 05, 2009 Jimmy Duvall, 76 of Stanford died, Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Fort Logan Hospital. Jimmy was born on August 4, 1933 in Garrard County. He was the son of the late Eugene and Pearlie Mae Hurst Duvall. Jimmy was a retired truck driver from Oliver Trucking Company. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Surviving relatives include: Two Daughters: Diane Lynn Smith of Moreland Amy Holtzclaw of Crab Orchard, one Sister: Flossie Smith of Stanford. Two Grandchildren: Katherine Victoria Henderson and Emily Rose Holtzclaw In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: One Son, William Eugene "Billy" Duvall, one brother, William Thomas Duvall Date & Time of Services: 10AM, Saturday, August 8, 2009 Place of Services: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel Minister: Bro. Johnny Thompson (Pastor of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church) Place of Burial: Preachersville Cemetery Visitation after 6PM Friday, August 7, 2009 at McKnight Funeral Home Pallbearers Include: William Copeland, Ervin Byler, Johnnie Phillips, Reed Smith, Ronnie Duvall & Laurent Nash. Sunday, August 09, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

ELLIS, George Woodson

ELLIS, George Woodson April 26, 1917 – August 06, 2009 MORELAND - George Woodson Ellis, 92, of Hustonville, died Thursday, Aug. 6. Born April 26, 1917, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Marshall and Arby Coppage Ellis. He was a farmer and a Baptist. He served as treasurer for the Soil Conservation Board for more than 60 years and was a member of Rocky Ford Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Murphy Ellis.

Survivors include his daughter, Marilyn Ellis and her husband, John Smothers; one son, Joe (Gloria Sue) Ellis; two grandchildren, Mary Alice (Casey) Armstrong and Joey (Kay) Ellis; and two great grandchildren, Todd Ellis and Kristin "Dollie" Ellis. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Dwight Coffman, with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Joey and Todd Ellis, Stanley Burris, Marshall Wayne Ellis, Casey Armstrong and Hershey Reed. Friday, August 28, 2009 – Interior Journal

ESTES, William Keith “Willie”

ESTES, William Keith “Willie” William Keith "Willie" Estes, 62, of Hustonville, died Friday, Aug. 21 at his home. A native of Indianapolis, Ind., he was born April 24, 1947, to the late George William "Kink" Estes and Eunice Lucas Estes. He was a mechanic and a member of New Salem Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Keith Estes of Stanford; daughter, Paula Eldridge of Hustonville; brothers, Dale and Spud Estes; sisters, Kim Ann King and Jana Janine Alexander; and three grandchildren.

Funeral service were Aug. 24 at New Salem Baptist Church with Rev. John Penick officiating. Interment at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Spurlin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

GREER, Cynthia Alice

GREER, Cynthia Alice January 01, 1937 – August 26, 2009 Cynthia Alice Greer, 72, of Kings Mountain died Wednesday at Golden Living Center in Stanford. Born, January 1, 1937 in Casey County to the late Henry and Maudie Williams Greer. She was a homemaker and a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter Geraldine Powers (Jeff) of Kings Mountain; three sisters Gladys Rowland, Mary Turpin both of Hustonville and Betty Carter of Kings Mountain; three brothers Dallas Greer of Hustonville, Paul Greer of Casey County and James Greer of Kings Mountain; 2 grandchildren Stephanie Brown (Keith) and Jeffrey Powers, Jr (Stephanie).; 4 great grandchildren Zachary Brown, Noah Brown, Jordan Brown and Caroline Grace Powers; several neices and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday 12-3, Service 3 pm Saturday all at Locust Grove Baptist Church. Reverend John Dean will be officiating. Casketbearers will be Authur Greer, Junior Turpin, Allen Turpin, James Rose, Paul Henry Greer and Frankie Alexander; Honorary Bearers will be Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Burial at K. P. Hall Cemetery Friday, August 07, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

HANSON, Bernice Curtis Gaddis

HANSON, Bernice Curtis Gaddis February 10, 1918 – August 06, 2009 MORELAND - Bernice Curtis Gaddis Hanson, 91, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. Born Feb. 10, 1918, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Curtis and Mary Jane Dunaway Curtis. She was a homemaker and a member of Moreland Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, George Edward Gaddis and George Frank Hanson.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Terrell and Martha Frances Kendall; two brothers, Earl Curtis and Orville Curtis; a sister, Mattie Chandler; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and her caregivers, Chris and David Sanders.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Revs; David Smith and Ken Hughes.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. Monday, August 24, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

HURD, Evelyn D. Harrison

HURD, Evelyn D. Harrison June 14, 1938 – August 23, 2009 STANFORD — Evelyn D. Hurd, 71, formerly of Illinois, died Sunday. Born June 14, 1938, in Russell County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Luther and Hazel Hunt Harrison.

Survivors include her children, David Hurd, Debbie Maloy, Diane Draney and Donna Hurd; three brothers, James Harrison, Don Gilbert and Guy Gilbert; a sister, Marie McCall; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fox Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today.

Burial will take place at Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Friday, August 07, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

JENKINS, James D. "Satch"

JENKINS, James D. "Satch" February 21, 1935 - August 05, 2009 STANFORD - James Doyle "Satch" Jenkins, 74, of Stanford died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born Feb. 21, 1935 in Lincoln County to the late Lucien and Helen Marie Reed Jenkins, he was a farmer, a Navy veteran and of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include three sons, Randy Jenkins (Debbie) of McKinney, Jeff Jenkins and Ralph Jenkins (Donna) both of Moreland; two sisters, Dorothy Walters and Joyce Carrier both of Stanford; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Carl Jenkins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Baker officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Christian Church Cemetery. Thursday, July 09, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

JOHNSON, Robert F.

JOHNSON, Robert F. September 27, 1930 – July 07, 2009 CRAB ORCHARD - Robert F. "Bobby" Johnson, 78, of Crab Orchard died Tuesday at his home. He was the husband of Joann Taylor Johnson, whom he married Sept. 28, 1979. Born Sept. 27, 1930, in Orrville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Ruby Reynolds Johnson. He was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, an Air Force veteran and a retired construction inspector for the Army Corps of Engineers.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Taylor Johnson; a stepson, Carey (Jill) McLaughlin of Louisville; two stepgrandsons, C.J. and Chad McLaughlin of Louisville; two aunts, Ann Scalley of Tampa, Fla, and Thelma Jean Baumgardner of Nellysford, Va.; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruby Reynolds J ohnson; and a stepson, Dana McLaughlin. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at McKnight Funeral Home by Bros. Thad Eubank and Arnold Larkin.

Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 16.

Pallbearers will be C.J. McLaughlin, Larry and Tony Todd, Wayne and Roger Brown, and Fred Simpsom. Honorary pallbearers are Edgar Mize, Sonny Napier and Delmus Brown. Wednesday July 8, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

KIDD, Elza Joe

KIDD, Elza Joe July 10, 1945 – July 07, 2009 LINCOLN - Elza "Joe" Kidd, 63, of Waynesburg died Tuesday, July 7 at his home. Born July 10, 1945, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Elderberry Kidd and Smarie Carpenter Kidd. He was a farmer and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Hinds Kidd of Waynesburg; a son, Scotty Kidd of Stanford; three daughters, Janet Marie Kidd, Sandra Kidd and Laurie Long, all of Waynesburg; four brothers, James Kidd of Waynesburg, Bobby Jones of Georgetown, Ky., Sherman Jones of West Liberty, Ky., and Charles Ragan of Mississippi; four sisters, Lela Cherry of Charlestown, Ind., Sue Blanton of Crab Orchard, Ky., Faye Kidd of Harrodsburg, Ky., and Rosie Swope of Bryantsville, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Bro. Bert Hall.

Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Dustin Goode, Josh Kidd, Matthew McCarty, Chris Kidd, Corey Goode and Jimmy Baker Jr. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

KINCAID, Mary Emma

KINCAID, Mary Emma October 20, 1918 –August 10, 2009 Mary Emma Kincaid, 90, of Danville died Monday in Bowling Green, KY Born Oct. 20, 1918, in Lamont, Miss., she was the daughter of Dr. John and Mary Wilson Baldwin. Mary Emma was predeceased by her husband of more than 50 years, H.P. Kincaid. She was a member of The Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survivors include a son, Pat (Linda) Kincaid of Danville; a daughter, Mary Kincaid (Harry) Johnson of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Patton (Rebecca) Kincaid of Madison, Miss., Susan Kincaid (Jay) Powell of St. Marys, W.Va., and Harrison (Lisa) Johnson and Callie Johnson, both of Nashville; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Callie Holland who made her home in Bowling Green; and three brothers, Frank, John and Maurice Baldwin, all formerly of Greenville, Miss. The funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at Stith Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford. Thursday, August 28, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

LONG, William “Bill” Sr.

LONG, William “Bill” Sr. + US Army STANFORD — William “Bill” Long Sr., 77, of Waynesburg died Tuesday at his home. Born Sept. 25, 1931, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Walter T. “Bunch” Long and Nettie Clark Long. He was a member of Stanford Christian Church. He was a former owner and operator of Long's Grocery and Furniture, retired from IBM in Lexington after 26 years, worked at LexMark for two years and operated Long's Flea Market. He was an Army veteran, a member of the John Logan Post of the American Legion and a Mason.

Survivors include a special friend, Nellie Long; four children Billy Long (Melenda) of Waynesburg, Kristy Yoder (Galen) of Nappanee, Ind., Roger Long (Twila) of Nicholasville and Donna Robbins (Kevin) of Stanford; a brother, Harold Long of Danville; and a sister Doris Noland of Stanford; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, William T. Long; and two brothers, Walter C. and Freddie Long. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Walters officiating.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Casketbearers will be children and grandchildren. Honorary bearers will be Raymond Joseph, Elvis Anderson, Eugene Adams, Jim Bishop, Jerry Reynolds, Russell Emerson, Virgil Swift and Raymond Rogers Sunday, July 12, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

MARTIN, Larry Stewart

MARTIN, Larry Stewart September 25, 1948 - 1948- July 10, 2009 + US Army STANFORD- Larry S. Martin, 60, of Stanford died Friday, July 10, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Lloyd & Hallie Mae Floyd Martin. He was a retired factory worker for Square D, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Green River Pentecostal Church. He is preceded in death two brothers, James and Earl Martin. He is survived by his wife, Linda "Dean" Brown Martin; a son, Don (Erica) Martin; a daughter, Martina (Jeff) Brown; a brother, John Martin; two sisters, Brenda Martin and Phyllis Pittman; five grandchildren, Kacey, Karey, Waylon, Hallie and Jeffrey; and a step great-grandson. An Appreciation of Life service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Green River Pentecostal Church by Bro. Rick Naylor.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and Caswell-Saufley Post No. 18. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at the church. Fox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

McGOHON, Freeda M. Brock

McGOHON, Freeda M. Brock January 11, 1939 – July 21, 2009 CRAB ORCHARD - Freda M. Brock McGohon, 70, of Stanford passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. She was the wife of Bert McGohon. Born Jan. 11, 1939, in Lincoln County, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Roscoe and Okie Hoskins Brock. She was former employee of American Greetings in Danville and a member of Crab Orchard Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Bert McGohon of Stanford; sisters, Joyce Dollins of Crab Orchard, Connie Laswell, Iris Coleman and Susan (Paul) Wyler, all of Lancaster; nephews, Capt. Toney Ray Dollins Sr. of Iraq, Christian Wyler of Lancaster and Scott Coleman of Danville; nieces, Jean Brockman and Marissa Decker, both of Stanford; and several great-nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2009, at Crab Orchard Baptist Church officiated by Bro. Kaywood Morris and Bro. Gerald Robinson.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Pallbearers Include Toney Ray Dollins Jr., Christopher Dollins, Christian Wyler, Scott Coleman, Paul Wyler and Dion Decker. Honorary pallbearers are Roger Meek and Billy Gilbert. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday at McKnight Funeral Home. Monday, August 10, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

MOORE, Jerry Dean

MOORE, Jerry Dean September 14, 1942 – August 08, 2009 STANFORD - Jerry Dean Moore, 66, of Kings Mountain died Saturday. Born Sept. 14, 1942, in McKinney, he was a son of Pauline Sims Moore of Kings Mountain and the late Frank C. Moore. He was a retired woodworker with Faulkner-Fain Co., a 1960 graduate of the McKinney School and a member of Green River Pentecostal Church. Other survivors include his wife, Carole Stull Moore; two daughters, Gina Douglas of Cowarts, Ala., and Jerri Lynn Moore of Stanford; a brother, Terry Gene Moore of Pulaski County; and two granddaughters.

Services were today at Green River Pentecostal Church.

Burial was in Pleasant Point Cemetery. Sunday, July 5, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

OWENS, Robert Truman

OWENS, Robert Truman November 04, 1956 – July 03, 2009 CRAB ORCHARD- Robert Truman "Rub" Owens, 52, of Crab Orchard died Friday, July 3, 2009, at Fort Logan Hospital. Born Nov. 4, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Ruby Lois Shelton Owens and the late Truman Owens. He attended the Baptist church. He was a drywall hanger and finisher. Additional survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Diana Miller and Robin Renee Renner; a brother, James George Owens; a sister, Sally Catherine Adams; and five grandchildren, Hannah, Elijah, Michelle, Isabell and Karlee.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Gutenson officiating.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Tim Miller, Royce Poynter, Ricky and Donnie Volk, Danny Wilburn and Ed Shelton. Honorary pallbearer is Keith Volk. Monday, August 03, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

PEEK, Charlene G. Walls

PEEK, Charlene G. Walls March 01, 1939 – August 01, 2009 STANFORD - Charlene G. Peek, 70, of Junction City died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Junction City. Born March 1, 1939, in Casey County, she was a daughter of the late Britten and Vester Streevel Walls. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Charlene leaves behind her husband, Richard "Dickie" Peek of Junction City; two sons, Larry (Inez) Goode of Stanford and Shawn (Beth) Goode of Munfordsville, Ky.; stepchildren, Richard "Buddy" Peek and Joel Peek, both of McKinney, and Gail (Larry) Ware of Casey County; siblings, Kathy Salyers of Frankfort, Poline Payton of Casey County, Mabel Ranes of Casey County, Niva C. Randaloff of Indiana, Donnie Pendleton and Lenard Walls, both of Casey County; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Charlene was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph T. Goode; a sister, Linda Wheeler; and a grandchild. A Remembrance of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. John Dean officiating.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home, Stanford. Thursday, July 16, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

PRESTON, Keith

PRESTON, Keith June 16, 1964- July 15, 2009 STANFORD - Keith Preston, 45, of Kings Mountain passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1964, in Kenton County, he was a son of the late Don Lee Preston and Pauline Shanks Preston. He was a Jessamine County High School graduate, a toy department manager at Walmart in Stanford where he has been employed for more than 20 years, and a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Nicholasville.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Preston of Kings Mountain; their children, Christopher Shea Crowe and John Keith Preston, both of Kings Mountain, Casey Lee Crowe and his wife Kristin of Waynesburg, Amanda Gail Markham and her husband James of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Alesha Ruth Jackson and her husband, David of Stanford and Elizabeth Nicole Preston of Bernie, N.Y.; his mother, Pauline Shanks Preston of Nicholasville; his brother, James Marvin Preston of Nicholasville; and two grandchildren, Jacob Michael Lee Crowe and Kathryn Elizabeth Jackson. An Appreciation of Life Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Fox Funeral Home, Stanford, with a private burial to follow. Chris and Casey Crowe, John and James Preston, David Jackson and Greg Highley will serve as the pallbearers. Tuesday, August 04, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

QUINTON, Steve

QUINTON, Steve January 27, 1961 – August 02, 2009 CRAB ORCHARD - Steve Quinton, 48, of Crab Orchard, Ky., passed away Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his home. Born Jan. 27, 1961, in Pulaski County, he was the son of Maxine Dykes Quinton of Crab Orchard and the late Everet Wayman Quinton. Other survivors include two brothers, Michael Quinton and Mark (Ellen) Quinton; a sister, Leasa (Johnny) Baker. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Bro. Johnny Baker and Bro. Steve Vanhook.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kenny and Blue Denney, Roger Adams, David Hammonds, Danny Wilburn and Lonnie Pruitt. Honorary pallbearers will be Amar Holcomb and Jim Adams. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home Sunday, August 02, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

RAY, Carl L., Sr.

RAY, Carl L., Sr. March 04, 1923 – July 30, 2009 + US Army WWII STANFORD - Carl L. Ray Sr., 86, of Stanford died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his home. Born March 4, 1923, in Knoxville, Tenn., he was the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Haddie Knight Ray. He was a building engineer for the city of Baltimore. He was a Seventh Day Adventist and a World War II U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Sue Ray; three sons, Carl L. Ray Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn., Darrel Jeff Ray (Patsy) of Baltimore and Dennis L. Ray of Stanford; two daughters, Linda Ray Bender (Charles) of Waynesburg and Jean Ann Ray of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Mabel Johnson of Jonestown, Ohio, and Roselle Campbell of Knoxville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Ray.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Jefferson Calico.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 18. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Spurlin Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Dennis L. Ray, Joshua Ray, Jacob Ray, Ronnie Pike, Clay Campbell and David Noss. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuckie Bender, Eric Bender, Matthew Noss, Chance Bender, Shay Noss and Jacob Pike. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

REYNOLDS, Cliston Coy

REYNOLDS, Cliston Coy July 25, 1927 – June 30, 2009 + US Army WW II STANFORD - Cliston Coy Reynolds, 81, of Kings Mountain died Tuesday at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore. Born July 25, 1927, in Pulaski County, he was a son of the late Murphy Thomas Reynolds and Corda Hays Dishon. He was an engineer with Southern Railroad, where he retired after 38 years. He had been a steam locomotive engineer for Tombstone Junction Amusement Park after retiring from Southern Railroad. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Geneva Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Fayma Reynolds of Kings Mountain; a daughter, Rhonda Carter (Bill) of Elizabethtown; a brother, Roy Reynolds of Stanford; two grandchildren, Cynthia Collins (Joshua) of Glasgow and Pamela Wood (Matthew) of Elizabethtown; three great-grandchildren; three stepchildren, Judy Zimmerman (Ron), Joel Greer (Sheila) and Rhonda Clark (Brent); seven step grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister; and a wife, Joyce Reed Reynolds.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Stewart Dawson will officiate.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18, American Legion. Casket bearers will be Larry Reynolds, Ron Zimmerman, Dale Reed, Mike Short, Danny Coffman and Danny Reed. Sunday, July 26, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

REYNOLDS, Madaline Grace

REYNOLDS, Madaline Grace October 26 2007- July 24, 2009 CRAB ORCHARD- Madaline "Maddie" Grace Reynolds, 21 months old, died Friday, July 24, 2009 at home. Born on Oct. 26, 2007 in Stanford, she was the daughter of Jeffery and Becky Marie Hodge Reynolds.

Survivors include three sisters, Mallery, Macie and Morgan Reynolds; paternal grandfather, Sherman S. Reynolds; paternal great-grandmother, Mamie Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Herbert and Renda Marie Hodge; maternal great-grandparents, Ralph Pullum and Connie Reynolds and Kelley and Irene Hodge.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Gutenson officiating.

Burial will be in Sophus Cemetery. Visitation is after 6:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Madaline Grace Reynolds Memorial Fund, c/o McKnight Funeral Home, P.O. Box 97, Crab Orchard, KY 40419. McKnight Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Tuesday July 21, 2009- Advocate-Messenger

ROWLAND, Virgil Lee

ROWLAND, Virgil Lee February 08, 1930 – July 19, 2009 Virgil Lee Rowland, 79, died Sunday, July 19, 2009. Born Feb. 8, 1930, in Crab Orchard, Ky., he was the son of the late Hugh Robert Rowland and Sophia Florence Gertrude Hacker Rowland. Lee was a plumber, carpenter, electrician and builder, spending most of his career building and working on the buildings at Pioneer Playhouse. Lee was the widower of Rowena Helen Howard Rowland. He was a NASCAR fan.

Survivors include his children, Robert (Reeda) Rowland, Rena Rowland and Bill Rowland, all of Danville, Linda Morgan of Lexington, and Jean (Larry) Barger of Manchester; a sister, Betty (Lester) Scott of Bowling Green; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Pioneer Playhouse.

Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home. Tuesday July 21, 2009 – Interior Journal

SAUFLEY, Zack C.

SAUFLEY, Zack C. + US Army – Korea Retired Army Major General, Zack C. Saufley, 78, died Monday, July 13 at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center. He was raised in Stanford by his parents, Henry Rowan Saufley Jr. and Jessamine Church Saufley, and moved to Frankfort upon graduation from the University of Kentucky. He was educated at Virginia Military Institute and the University of Kentucky, were he attained a Masters of Science in Agriculture Economics. He was also a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. His military service included serving as a Platoon Leader in the 40th Infantry Division in Korea in 1952 -1954, Company Commander in the 100th Division during the Berlin Crisis 1961-1962, and over 30 years service in the United States Army Reserves culminating with promotion to Major General and Commander of the 100th Division. He retired from the military in 1988. He served as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army from 1988 ñ 1994. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, UN Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, U.S. Distinguished Service Medal, Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters. His civilian career began as a faculty member at the University of Kentucky in the College of Agriculture from 1957-1971. He was then appointed as a Vice President at Farmers Bank & Trust Company and where he remained until 1988, eventually serving as President and CEO of Farmers Bank & Capital Trust Company, as well as President and CEO of Farmers Capital Bank Corporation. From 1989 until 1995, he served with Whitaker Bank Corporation as Vice Chairman, and Chairman of the Board of State National Bank of Frankfort. Upon retirement from banking, he operated Church's Grove Farm, where he achieved Master Conservationist status and won the national regional Environmental Stewardship Award for innovative land conservation practices in beef cattle farming. He was also very actively involved in many civic and professional organizations serving as Member, Trustee, Treasurer, Board Director or Board Chairman for numerous organizations including Lees College, Kentucky Bankers Association, Kentucky Financial Institutions Board, Kentucky Military Affairs Commission, Ralph E. Mills Foundation, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Salvation Army, Rotary Club, University of Kentucky Business Partnership Foundation, Kentucky Independent College Fund, Kentucky Military Museum Committee, Commonwealth Small Business Development Corporation and Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. He received numerous awards including the University of Kentucky Distinguished Alumnus Award, appointment to the Kentucky College of Agriculture's Scovell Society, Governor's Outstanding Kentuckian Award, Frankfort Community Development Award, Frankfort United Way Leadership Award, Society of Van Meter Fellows, Lee's College Presidential Fellow, University of Kentucky Fellow, and The Leesonian Award. He was married for 52 years to the former Yvonne Yates of Lexington. He is survived by his wife, Carol Singleton Saufley; two brothers, Henry Rowan Saufley III (Barbara) and George E Saufley II (Connie); four daughters, Jessamine Saufley, Claire Lancaster (Ken), Carrie McNamara (Robert), and Jennifer Keith (Timothy); one son, Zack "Church" Saufley Jr. (Susan); seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at the South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, 224 Steele Street, and a grave side service for family immediately following at Frankfort Cemetery with Rev. Alan Sorem officiating. Arrangements by; Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, 312 Washington Street, in Frankfort. www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com Sunday, July 26, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

SAYLOR, Blanche Hopkins

SAYLOR, Blanche Hopkins May 08, 1914 – July 23, 2009 CRAB ORCHARD - Blanche Hopkins Saylor, 95, of Crab Orchard died on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Ephraim McDowell Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jackson "Jack" Saylor Jr. She was born on May 8, 1914, to the late Ewell and Ellen (Saylor) Hopkins. Blanche was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Survivors include two sons, Truman Saylor and Tommy Wade (Rosie) Saylor; a daughter, Linda Dowell; a brother, Johnny Hopkins; a sister, Eunice Causey; 29 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven children and 14 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be at noon Monday at McKnight Funeral Home with the Bros. Thad Eubank and Arnold Larkin officiating.

Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Tim, Stanley, Douglas, Tommy, J.D. and Terry Saylor, Justin Dowell and David Parker. Thursday, August 27, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

SAYLOR, Melavee Harris

SAYLOR, Melavee Harris May 23, 1917- August 25, 2009 STANFORD — Melavee Harris Saylor, 92, of Waynesburg died Tuesday at her home. Born May 23, 1917, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late John Smith Harris and Mary Liz Frazier Harris. She was the widow of Samuel Edward Saylor, a homemaker, a member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church and a past member of WMU.

Survivors include three sons, Lowell Saylor (Alma), Morris Saylor (Dorothy) and Wayne Saylor (Pat), all of Waynesburg; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Saylor; five brothers and four sisters.

Funeral service begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Johnny Thompson will officiate.

Burial will be in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Thursday, July 23, 2009 – Advocate-Messsenger

SHELTON, Lillian Padgett

SHELTON, Lillian Padgett January 04, 1927 – July 21, 2009 WAYNESBURG - Lillian Shelton, 82, of Waynesburg, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in Waynesburg. Born Jan. 4, 1927, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Ashford and Rachael Henley Padgett. She was a homemaker, a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and the widow of Gene Shelton.

Survivors include her children, Don (Wanda) Leach, Joe (Linda) Leach, Gary (Lisa) Shelton, Tommy (Charlotte) Shelton, Richard (Dottie) Shelton, David (Lesia) Shelton, Benny (Cheryl) Shelton, Michael (Judy) Shelton, Deloris Bunch, Ann (Elmer) Ison and Susie (Jimmy) Manuel, all of Waynesburg, Faye Snow of Bethelridge, Vicki (Louis) Jones, of Fairfield, Ohio, and Freida (Tim) Reed of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Vee Shelton of Waynesburg; 34 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Lillian was preceded in death by a son, Verlon Shelton; three brothers, Fred, Aubrey and Raymond Padgett; a sister, Virginia Rose Padgett; and a grandson Kevin Wayne Manuel. Graveside services will be noon, Friday at Double Springs Cemetery with Bros. Mike Mullins and Kerry Jones officiating. Sons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Pleasant View Baptist Church. A Guestbook is available at www.barnett-demrow.com. Sunday, July 12, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

SHEPERD, Alvin H.

SHEPERD, Alvin H. February 14, 1963 – July 10, 2009 MORELAND - Alvin H. Shepherd, 46, of Moreland died Friday. Born Feb. 14, 1963, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Howard Shepherd and Shirley Brewer Robinson. He was a tractor mechanic.

Survivors include his wife, Vickie Wesley Shepherd; a son, Cory Shepherd of Moreland; two brothers, James Shepherd of Owingsville and Chris Shepherd of Stanton; and two sisters, Sharon Robinson of Junction City and Teresa Cooley of Moreland. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. C.B. Carman. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Tuesday July 21, 2009- Advocate-Messenger

SHOUSE, Hazel R. Mullins

SHOUSE, Hazel R. Mullins October 17, 1940 – July 16, 2009 LANCASTER - Hazel Rae Mullins Shouse, 68, formerly of Waynesburg, a resident of Christian Care Center, died Thursday. Born Oct. 17, 1940, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Maude Brown Mullins.

Survivors include her children, James Shouse of Indian Lake, Ohio, Penny Hicks of Tallapoosa, Ga., Tracy Denney of Eubank and Bonnie Robinson of Middleton, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa. The graveside service was today at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Memorials may go to the family in care of Fox Funeral Home. Friday, August 14, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

SPEAKE, Wayne Edward

SPEAKE, Wayne Edward November 22, 1940 – August 12, 2009 CRAB ORCHARD — Wayne Edward Speake, 68, of Crab Orchard, Ky., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was the husband of Margie Weaver Speake, whom he married on Nov. 29, 1963. Wayne was born Nov. 22, 1940, in Garrard County. He was the son of the late Wayne E. and Margaret Denney Speake. He was a current councilman for the City of Crab Orchard, elected in 2006. He was a member of the Drakes Creek Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors Include his wife, Margie Weaver Speake of Crab Orchard; a son, Anthony Wayne (Robin) Speake of Waynesburg; a grandson, Justin Wayne Speake of Crab Orchard; two sisters, Peggy Holcomb of Florence and Georgia Harper; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15; at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Bro. Brad King.

Burial will be in Sophus Cemetery in Broughtontown.

Pallbearers will be John and Sherry Kuhn, Devin Shelton, Robert Williams, Joe Hampton and Leonard Lay. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home. Sunday, August 16, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

SWOPE, Charline Whitaker

SWOPE, Charline Whitaker April 21, 1928 – August 14, 2009 STANFORD — Charline Whitaker Swope, 81, of Stanford, died Friday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. The widow of George Alfred Swope, she was born on April 21, 1928, in Redbird to the late Judge Sam E. Whitaker and Mary A. Saylor Whitaker. She earned a degree in elementary education from Eastern Kentucky University and was a teacher and librarian. She taught at schools in Mercer and Lincoln counties from 1948-1951. She was the first curator of the William Whitley House State Shrine from 1952-1957 and welfare director and secretary for Lincoln County Fiscal Court from 1957-1967. In 1967, she returned to teaching and was a librarian and third- and fourth-grade teacher before her retirement in 1987. She was a supporter of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, and Samaritan's Purse. Charline was the pianist of Calvary Hill Baptist Church for 18 years. She was a member of Stanford Baptist Church and the adult choir.

Survivors include a daughter, Myra Swope Munday of Stanford; four sisters, Pauline Wall of Danville, Aline Hail of Benton, Laura Whitaker Durham of Mount Vernon and Loretta Whitaker of Paducah; a brother, Samuel Earl Whitaker of Columbus, Ohio; and a grandson, George Swope Munday. She was preceded in death by a brother, S. Harold Whitaker.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Max Hester officiating.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jack Denny Johnson, P.D. Roller, Kenny Stamper, Stuart Underwood, Cabell Francis Jr., Alfred Harris Pence, Eddie May and Tommy Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be Hoover Godbey and Stanford Baptist Church Choir. Monday, August 10, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

Taylor, Martha C. King

Taylor, Martha C. King August 12, 1955 – August 08, 2009 LIBERTY - Martha Carol Taylor, 53, of Liberty died Saturday. Born Aug. 12, 1955, in Liberty, she was a daughter of Nellie Maddox King of Liberty and the late Samuel King. She was a social worker and a member of Brush Creek Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include her husband, Morris Taylor; a daughter, Angela Taylor-Baker of Anderson, Ind.; a granddaughter, Kendra Baker of Morgantown, Ind.; a brother, James King of Batavia, Ohio; and a sister, Myrtle Lynn of Liberty. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bartle Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. Sunday, August 02, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

WALLS, Louise VonLinger

WALLS, Louise VonLinger July 23, 1923 – July 30, 2009 Louise VonLinger Walls, 86, widow of Clarence Mack Walls, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Lexington. Born July 23, 1923, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late James Silas and Caroline Black VonLinger. She was retired from the housekeeping department at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center and was a charter member of Danville Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by a son, James Mack Walls.

Survivors include two sons, Clarence Mack Walls Jr. and Thomas Edward Walls, both of Danville; a daughter, Caroline Louise Pennington of Lexington; 11 grandchildren, Tammy Louise Vance, Verdis Pennington Jr., Edward Thomas Walls, Tommy Mack Pennington, David Mark Walls, Kelly Renee Weathers, Stephen Ray Walls, Melissa Carol Walls, Deborah Good, Jimmy Mack Walls and Mark Richard Walls; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Stith Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Tuesday, August 18, 2009 – Advocate-Messenger

WARNER, James Anthony “Bo”

WARNER, James Anthony “Bo” December 29, 1966- August 17, 2009 MORELAND — James Anthony “Bo” Warner, 42, of Hustonville died Monday in Minnesota. Born Dec. 29, 1966, he was the son of Jimmy and Norma Hill Warner of Hustonville. He was a gate hauler. Other survivors include a brother, Dee Warner, and sister, Tina Maples, both of Hustonville; and nieces and nephews, Dalton, Jada, Makada, Brittany and Candy. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Jonathan Grizzell, with burial in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Marlett Chadwell, Doug Yocum, Jared Elmore, James Ellison, Wayne and Danny Maples, Wayne Reed and Isaac Moore. From Mack Holliday Collection

WHITAKER, Soloman Haden

WHITAKER, Soloman Haden May 04, 1898 – May 02, 1960 WHITAKER, Soloman Haden was born May 4, 1898 and deceased May 2, 1960. He was the son of George and Rebecca Whitaker. He met and married Lona May Richardson. Nine children were born with one preceding him in death in infancy. He leaves two brothers; H D Whitaker of Waynesburg KY, Robert Whitaker of Hindman and one sister Sarah Jane Massey of Richmond KY and one half- brother Lee Dixon of Litt Carr to mourn his passing. ---written by H B Whitaker.