Obituaries – Section 86

ALLEN, Luella M. Burett

ALLEN, Luella M. Burett June 06, 1921 - January 06, 2012 WAYNESBURG — Luella Mae Allen, 90 of Waynesburg died Friday. She was the widow of George Allen. She was born June 6, 1921, in Detroit, Mich. to the late Thomas Burett and Iva Crocker Lawrence. She is survived by her children, Malcolm "Micky" Lee (Francis) Slone of Waynesburg, Toni Lea Blevins of Science Hill, and Luetta "Dudie" Dee (Charlie) Works of Lexington; five step-children; a sister, Norma Delarosa of Michigan; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Cremation rites were honored for Luella by Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home in Waynesburg. ~ Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

ANDERSON, Barbara Ann Snowe

AUSTIN, Jeanetta G. Cross

AUSTIN, Jeanetta G. Cross Jeanetta G. Cross Austin, 90, Greenwood, passed away on Feb. 3, 2012. Born Aug. 2, 1921 in Houstonville, KY to Bill and Bertha Cross, she was a certified nurse's aide.

Survivors include sister Geneva Lucas, brother, Don Cross; daughter Brenda Hatter; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene and daughter Nancy. Memorial service will be at 11 am Friday, Feb. 10 at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, at the Gardens at Olive Branch, with memorial visitation from 10-11:00am.

Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. ~ Monday, February 05, 2012 - McKnight Funeral Home Notice

BALL, Ray

BALL, Ray July 25, 1923 - February 04, 2012 Ray Ball, 88 widower of Beulah B. Baker Ball, died Saturday, February 4, 2012. Born in Crab Orchard on July 25, 1923, he was the son of the late Claud A. and Mayme Towery Ball. He was a farmer and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was a army veteran having served in World War II. Survivors Include: One Daughter: Linda & Husband Colson Wilson of Brodhead Two Grandchildren: Genia & Husband Mike Hardwick, Scott Thompson; Two Step Grandchildren: Milena Trent & Tammy Board; Three Great Grandchildren and Two Step Great Grandchildren; One Step Great - Great Grandchild He was preceded in death by his wife: Beulah B. Baker Ball; One son: Kenny Ball; Two sisters: Christine Hubbard & Virginia Steffano. Date & Time of services: 4PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 . Ministers: Bro. Dan Gutenson and Bro. Ralph Baker officiating.

Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery.

Pallbearers Include: Barney Hoskins, Buddy Hawkins, Hiliary Trent, Robbie Lay, Jimmie Blanton & Jimmy Wallin McKnight Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ~ Monday, October 11, 2010 - Central Kentucky News

BOLTON, Mae D.

BOLTON, Mae D. Mae D. Bolton, 75, of Lancaster, died Wednesday , Sept. 30, at the Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond. Born Sept. 10, 1935 in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Delia Brock Day. She worked at Cowdens and was a member of the Forks of Dix River Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Victor "Red" Bolton; sons, Kenneth (Margaret) and Darrell (Janie) Bolton; brothers, Robert (Margaret), Ernest (Mary Ruth) and Boyd (Louise) Day; and sisters, Margaret (Elmer) May, Hazel Starnes, Paralee Bean, Barbara (Lonnie) Napier, Gladys (Maurice) Greene and Mary Ruth (Don) Poynter.

Funeral services were Oct. 2 at Ramsey Funeral Home.

Burial was in Lancaster Cemetery. [Granddaughter of John Brock and Mary Ann Adams Brock] ~ Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - Jewell Rittman Funeral Home Notice

BURRISS, Dorothy Ann Sanders

BURRISS, Dorothy Ann Sanders November 09, 1931 - March 12, 2008 Dorothy S. Dottie Burriss passed away Wednesday March 12, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Burriss retired from Cummins Engine Company in 1987 after 17 years of service. She had previously worked at Lawson & Jewell Attorney at Law and Smart and Johnson Abstract Company. Dottie was a lifelong member of Parlor Grove Baptist Church. She was loved by all who knew her and touched the hearts of many during her 76 years. She had an artist's eye for appreciating the hidden beauty, loved dancing and singing and was a natural born musician. Do not grieve for her, for the angels rejoice in Heaven and the beautiful voice of Dottie can be heard singing harmony with them. Born in Lincoln County, Kentucky on November 9, 1931, she was the daughter of Raymond Sanders Sr. and Lula Belle Oaks Sanders. She married William I. Burriss on December 24, 1951. Mrs. Burriss is survived by sons, Gary E. (Martha) Burriss and Gregory K. Burriss both of Columbus and Douglas E. Burriss of Del Ray Beach, Florida; a daughter, Janice K. Burriss of Columbus; grandchildren, Caleb, Sara and Jana Burriss, Eric and Dustin Burriss, Amanda Burriss and Jamie Marie Collier; a brother, Raymond (Cathy) Sanders Jr. of Versailles; sisters, Mrs. Lillian (Dallas) Jacobs of Waynesburg, Kentucky and Mrs. Louellen (George) Geabes of Seymour. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991; her parents; and sisters, Christine Bessie Sanders and Mary Jewel (Fred) Lay.

Burial and graveside services for the family will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery Monday, March 17, 2008. ~ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

BYRD, Wilson "Peanut"

BYRD, Wilson "Peanut" September 09, 1935 - January 23, 2012 Wilson “Peanut” Byrd, 76, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Born Sept. 9, 1935, in Lincoln County, Ky., he was the son of Lucy Byrd. Wilson worked at Hazlett Construction, was a farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He was a very hardworking man and loved animals. He was predeceased by a daughter, Joyce Byrd Robinson; a son, Kenneth Ray Byrd; and two brothers, Robert Byrd and Harold Byrd.

Survivors include two daughters, Flossie Garland of Lancaster and Barbara James of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters, Helen Benedict of Danville and Mary Ann Benedict of Moreland; 11 grandchildren, Billy Burton, James Byrd, Tommy Yamercheek, Ryan Robinson, Christopher Robinson, Lauren Robinson, Alicia Sanders, Michael Sanders, Larry Byrd, Sarah Garland and Brittany Thomas; and 18 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Douglas officiating.

Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Dale Benedict, Rebel Sears, Wesley Benedict, Dean Byrd, Eric Coffman, Jaden Byrd, Robert Michael Sanders and William Derek White. Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ~ Monday, January 02, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

CHANEY, Thomas Walter

CHANEY, Thomas Walter May 21, 1950 - January 02, 2012 Tom Chaney, 61, of New Salem, KY died Monday, January 2. He was born May 21, 1950 in Lincoln County to the late Melvin W. and Dora Wells Chaney. He was a carpenter and a member of Green River Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include his fiancé', Renee Woodstock of New Salem; a daughter, Shane Carter of Colombia, KY; four sisters, Arlene Fletcher of West Palm Beach, FL, Betty Edwards and Phillis Lawless both of Cincinnati, OH and Gerry Calfee of Port St. Lucie, FL; one grandson and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral will be Thursday, January 5, at Green River Pentecostal Church. Visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 2 p.m. Reverend Rick Naylor will be officiating, burial will be in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Rick Simmerman, P.J. Vest, Wayne Calfee, Jonathan Bunch, Jeff Todd and Ryan Ellis; honorary bearers will be Pam Martin, Amie Rucker, Gena Vest, Bernie Hoskins and Rick Simmerman, Jr. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ~ Tuesday, February 05, 1907 - Interior Journal

DAVIDSON, Newton

DAVIDSON, Newton, born Ca 1823 - d. January 31, 1907 Newton Davidson, of McKinney, who had been ill with rheumatism for over two years, died Thursday and was buried in McKinney cemetery. The deceased was 84 years old and was the father of Rev. W. R. Davidson, of the Baptist church. A large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral. ~ March 13, 2007 - The Chronicle - Tribune , Indiana

DICK, Lola C. Flanery

DOWELL, Carolyn Jean

DOWELL, Carolyn Jean March 12, 1950 - September 12, 2010 Carolyn Jean Dowell of New Market, passed away at her home Sunday morning. She was 60. Born March 12, 1950 in Waynesburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Russell and Marie Busse Norris. She married Melvin Dowell September 15, 1997 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He survives. Mrs. Dowell graduated from Crawfordville High School in 1968. She was a member of the First Assembly of God, Crawfordsville. She worked at Pace Dairy and enjoyed gardening. In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother, Marie Norris of Crawfordsville; son, Brian Sparrow and daughter-in-law, Sherry Williams of Crawfordsville, daughter Michele (Bryan) Long of New Market, step-daughters, Kim Cregar of Indianapolis, Terri Dowell of Indianapolis, Michelle (Dennis) Moffett of Greensburg, Indiana, sister Joyce Sue Fischer of Crawfordsville and ten grandchildren and one great grandchild She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 AM at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville, with Pastor Bill Parks officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, North, Crawfordsville. ~ Friday, February 02, 2007 - The Indianapolis Star

FLANERY, James H.

FLANERY, James H. James H. [Hershel] Flanery 67, Beech Grove, died January 31, 2007. He was born June 30, 1939 to the late Roach and Maude Flanery in Flat Rock, Michigan. Mr. Flanery worked for Naval Avionics as an electronics mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the Beech Grove Moose Lodge and Eagles. Surviving are a son, James Flanery and a daughter, Mary Byers; brothers, Howard, Roach, and Clarence Flanery. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Neil. Visitation will be Saturday, February 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no service. Little and Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel in charge of arrangements. [See Bernice Goode Obit Files for Roach Flanery, Sr.] ~ Friday, February 03, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

FRANKLIN, Delores C. Adkins

GASTINEAU, Vertrice

GASTINEAU, Vertrice October 20, 1923 - January 05, 2012 + US Army, WWII Vertrice Gastineau, 88, of Stanford died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at E.M.R.M.C. in Danville, KY. He was born October 20, 1923 in Casey County, KY to the late Joe and Minnie Luttrel Gastineau, he was the widower of Eva Francis Gastineau. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, a farmer and a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Danny William Gastineau (Jeanne "Scottie" Gastineau) of Burnside, KY; a brother, William Gastineau of Indian Creek, KY; two grandsons, Derek Gastineau (Rebecca) of Stanford, KY and Danny Gastineau of Richmond, KY; three great grandchildren, Mason, Jon Wesley and Hannah Gastineau; he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 pm at Spurlin Funeral Home, Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Reverend Max Hester will be officiating with burial in Double Springs Cemetery. ~ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - Tribune, Versailes, IN

GEABES, George F.

GEABES, George F. George F. Geabes, 82, Seymour, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Feb. 11, 1929, in Clay City, the son of Paul and Emma Spreen Geabes. He was married to Lou Ellen Sanders, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, George Scott (Suzanne) Geabes and John P. Geabes, both of Seymour; and a daughter, Lou Ann (Archie) Sams of Campbellsburg, Ky. Mr. Geabes was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served with the 373rd Squadron at Lockland Air Force Base, Texas. George was a former resident of Bedford and was a member of Bedford Masonic Lodge 14. He was an electronics technician, having worked at GAC, an RCA distributor in Indianapolis. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles, with the Rev. David Shivers of Hopewell Baptist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice in care of Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles. ~ Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - Tribune, Versailes, IN Pub: December 08, 2011, Indianapolis Star

GEABES, Lou Ellen Sanders

GEABES, Lou Ellen Sanders September 05, 1929 - December 05, 2011 Lou Ellen Geabes, 82, Seymour, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus. Mrs. Geabes was a homemaker. Born Sept. 5, 1929, in Waynesburg, Ky., she was the daughter of Raymond Sr. and Lula Oaks Sanders. She married George Geabes on Nov. 21, 1952, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 2011.

Survivors include two sons, George Scott (Suzann) Geabes and John P. Geabes, both of Seymour; one daughter, Lou Ann (Archie) Sams, Campbellsville, Ky.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Sanders, Versailles; and one sister, Lillian (Dallas) Jacobs, Waynesburg, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Fredericka Sams; and sisters, Mary Lay, Christine Weaver and Dorothy Geabes. Pastor Jeff Hood of Marion Baptist Church, Commiskey, will conduct graveside services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles. Memorial donations may be made to the donor's choice of charity in care of Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home, Versailles. [See Bernice Goode Files for Lula Oaks Sanders] ~ Tuesday, January 23, 1906 - Interior Journal

Givens, Bessie Engleman

Givens, Bessie Engleman January 01, 1865 - January 19, 1906 That death, clothed in its darkest mantle, loves a shining mark, was never more distressingly proven than when on last Friday morning after a short illness of pneumonia the spirit of Mrs. Bessie Engleman Givens, wife of Mr. Bownen W. Givens, soared away to that higher and better world where death and sorrow are unknown. Mrs. Givens was 41 years of age and since early girlhood had been a devout member of the Christian church. In 1889 she was married to the man who is now bereft of a gentle and faithful wife. Their union was blessed with five children, the oldest 16 and the youngest scarcely two years of age, and they with others of her family are utterly crushed at the irreparable loss they have sustained. A Christian in all the word implies, the natural tenderness and loveliness of her character were made more manifest to those who knew her intimately and at once caused true admiration on the part of those who were mere acquaintances. Chief among Mrs. Given's ambitions in life, and which bespoke a most admirable character, was a desire to make her home one of attractiveness an joy for her husband and children, and the other that she might live to see her offspring grow to full man and womanhood still filled with the consciousness of an Almighty Providence, in whom she had so carefully taught them to trust. In the one her fondest hopes were realized; in the other it cannot be that seed which she as sown will be for naught. On Saturday afternoon at the Hubble Christian church, where she had long been a worker, Rev. Tinder, of Lancaster, conducted the funeral services, after which the remains were brought to Buffalo cemetery and amid a concourse of sorrowing friends consigned to its resting place, there to await the hour that shall mark the end of time separating the dutiful wife and mother from the ones she loved so well. [Shirley Dunn's book has her death date as 19 January 1939. A misprint or the tombstone engraving is incorrect.] ~ Monday, January 02, 2012 - Advocate Messenger

GISLER, Robert B.

GREER, Benjamin Franklin

Greer, Benjamin Franklin ~ He was born Jan.11,1925, to the late Isaac Joseph and Daisy Tackett Greer, at Waynesburg, Lincoln Co., Ky. and passed away June 27,1973, at General Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, making his stay on earth 48 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was married to Lois Spears Nov. 26,1946. Unto this union were born 10 children: Pauline King, Daisy Campbell, Thomas Joseph, Ova Dale, Wanda Jean, Lucille, Larry Mark, Charles Ray, Richard Lee, and Tony Dee. He also had 8 grand-children . One daughter, Wanda Jean, and one grandson, Jeffery Franklin, preceded him in death. Besides his lonely family he left to mourn his passing, 1 brother, Orbra , 2 sisters: Anna Mae Hargis and Daisy June Sparkman, 2 uncles: Ferry Tackett and Maryland (Bird) Tackett, 1 aunt, Frankie Davis and a host "I relatives and friends too. Ili' was taken to the hospital Dec . 18 , 197 2 , a heart attack. He stayed in intensive care for 10 days and got to come home on Jan. 17,1973. He never got to go back to work which was very hard on him if he had always been a hard worker. Then he was taken back to the hospital-June 24 and back in intensive care until his death June 27. The doctors told him after his first attack his heart was half damaged. So it was understandable he could not go through another one. Ben was raised to go to the Old Regular Baptist Church and that was the way he believed, although he never attached himself to the church, he called for me to come and pray for him. I visited him twice while he was in the hospital. He asked me to lay my hands on him and pray for him. I asked him if he was right with God. He said, ''I was when I was a boy.'' I want to say to his loving wife and children, get right with God and go live with Daddy. We hope our loss is Heaven's gain.

Funeral services by Elder Earnest Ward, Elder Mendrick Hampton, and Elder Alonzo Allen. Written by, Elder Earnest Ward and Mrs. Baugh. Transcribed by Gloria Marcum. ~ Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

GRIGSBY, Paschel Petrea "Pack"

GRIGSBY, Paschel Petrea "Pack" February 26, 1918 - January 09, 2012 + US Army WWII Pack Grigsby, 93, of Hustonville, died Monday, January 9, 2012, at Eph. McDowell Hospital in Danville. He was born February 26, 1918 in Perry County to the late Andrew Jackson Grigsby and Rachel Drake Grigsby. He was the beloved Husband Jessie Dennis Grigsby. Pack was an Army Veteran of WWII, he had worked at LinCo Cleaners, Southern Railroad in communications, Palm Beach and was the lead custodian at Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, FL. He was a member of South Fork Baptist Church and had served as a deacon in the Baptist Church for 54 years.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jessie Dennis Grigsby of Hustonville; a son, Ted Grigsby (Sheila) of Stanford; a granddaughter, Alison Grigsby; two great grandsons, Austin Grigsby and Cole Smith; he was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-9, Funeral service will be 2 pm Thursday all at Spurlin Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Mullins officiating.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Mike Ives, Austin Grigsby, David Dennis, Dwayne Cooper and Bobby Henson; Honorary Bearers will be Southfork Men's Sunday School Class, Hubert Hawkins, Vic Carrier, Lewis Grigsby, Jr and Cole Smith. ~ Friday, January 27, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

JOHNSON, Delmer Ray

JOHNSON, Delmer Ray December 08, 1951 - January 26, 2012 Delmer Ray Johnson, 60, of Stanford died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Ft. Logan Hospital. He was born December 8, 1951 in Parksville, KY to Cora Johnson Privett and the late Melvin Johnson. He was self-employed trading in horses and for 32 years was the owner/operator of Johnson's Trailer Sales in Stanford. He was a member of Faith Temple Church.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Diana Taylor Johnson of Stanford; four children, Troy Johnson (Jamie), Angela Turner (Steven) both of Stanford, Daniel Johnson (Julie) and Dennis Johnson (Stephanie) both of Crab Orchard; his mother, Cora Johnson Privett of Crab Orchard; nine brothers and sisters, Jerry Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Patricia Byrd, Ricky Johnson, Kathy Preston, Connie Downs, Jeff Johnson, Brenda Brock and Clara Sweeney; 11 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Michael Johnson. Visitation will be Sunday, January 29, 2012, from 5-9 p.m., funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 all at Spurlin Funeral Home. Brother Roger Stevens will be officiating the service.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. ~ Thursday, January 06, 2012 - Doan & Mills Funeral Home Notice, IN

KURTZ, Lucille Tucker

KURTZ, Lucille Tucker October 02, 1923 - January 05, 2012 RICHMOND, Ind. – Lucille Kurtz, age 88, of Richmond, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Reid Hospital after a brief illness. Born October 2, 1923, in Stanford, Ky., to Preston and Myrtle James Tucker, she moved to this area in the mid 40’s. Lucille was co-owner with her husband of Tom’s Antique Center and Tom’s Stained Glass Studio in Centerville. She was a member of the First Church of God. Lucille loved working in her flower beds and gardening, spending time with her family and friends, and going places with her daughters. She loved bargain hunting and looking for antiques.

Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn (Dennis) McGraw of Centerville, Brenda (Jay) Kitchel of Richmond, and Jeanie (Bill) Balthis of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Tom, Michael, Mark, Ron-Eric DeLucio, Amy Sherman, Jeff Burton, Chris Balthis, and Jennifer Thomas; great-grandchildren, Josh, Nate, Chelse, Elle, Emma, Angel, Brittany, Caleb, Marc, Tucker, Isabella, Kyle, Chase, Jacob, Noah, and Christian; brothers, Edwin (Pauline) Tucker of Greens Fork and Evan (Wanda) Tucker of Crab Orchard, Ky.; cousins; nieces; nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Kurtz who died in 2001; her parents; and her identical twin sister, Louise Gover. Visitation for Lucille Kurtz will be from 2 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Thomas officiating.

Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. ~ Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

LASWELL, James T.

LASWELL, James T. September 18, 1954 - February 06, 2012 MORELAND — James T. Laswell, 57, of Moreland, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Born Sept. 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Henry Lee and Bessie Abney Laswell. He was raised by his sister, Faye, and her husband, the late Jerry Seay. James was an avid antique and knife collector and trader. He previously owned 127 Gun and Pawn Shop in Harrodsburg.

Survivors include his wife, LaVon Allen Laswell; a daughter, Jana Laswell; a brother, David Laswell of Mount Vernon; and three sisters, Faye Seay and Edna Burton, both of Danville, and Vinna Kaye Bullock of Mount Vernon. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. David Smith.

Burial will be in Sandidge-McGirr Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Erik Johnson, Kelly and Jason Seay and Frankie, Roland and David Lee Laswell. Honorary pallbearers are Dale and Ronnie Allen, Terry Owens, Stan Petry, Doug Harmon and Marvin Wilson. ~ Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

LEE, Emma Alice Brown

LEE, Emma Alice Brown December 21, 1960 - January 30, 2012 Emma Alice Brown Lee, 51, of Danville, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Born Dec. 21, 1960, she was the daughter of the late James Richard and Myrtie Taylor Brown. Emma was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family, Bingo and dirt racing.

Survivors include her husband, Sammy Lee; a son, Victor (Sarah) Lee of Danville; two daughters, Amanda Abney of Danville and Renee (Kevin) Rogers of Gravel Switch; 12 brothers and sisters, James Lewis Brown of Green County, Ricky Brown, Patty Milby, Clara Bagby, Betty Brown, Mable Houston, Kathy Sharp, Beverly Brown, Deanna Gay Bland and Rhonda Dickens, all of Campbellsville, Susie Grady of Lebanon and Pearl Turpin of Danville; three grandchildren, Caleb and Chloe Abney and Braden Rogers; and her mother-in-law, Nancy Lennington. She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Ray “Goat” Brown. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. Larry Moore.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Sizemore, David Ray Hughes, Stacey Loy, John Carrier, Scotty Lee, Shane Boyd and Scotty Shelton. ~ Saturday, January 28, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

LOPER, Jewell Dean Goff

LOPER, Jewell Dean Goff August 22, 1942 - January 27, 2012 MORELAND — Jewell Dean Goff Loper, 69, of Moreland died Friday. Born Aug. 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Dorothy Baker Goff. She is survived by 3 sons; Ray (Renee) Loper and Phil (Tonya) Loper, both of Ohio, and Matthew Loper of Hustonville; their father, Roger Loper of Ohio; a fiancé, Gene Morrison; two brothers, Larry Smith and John Scott Goff, and one sister, Linda Miller; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31., at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Tuesday. W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ~ Thursday, January 05, 2012 - Barnett-Demrow Funeral Home Notice

McMULLIN, Margie Ratliff

McMULLIN, Margie Ratliff January 31, 1920 - January 02, 2012 Margie Ratliff McMullin, 91, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, formerly of Waynesburg, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 in Vicksburg. Born on Saturday, January 31st, 1920 in Pulaski County to the late Ulysses G. & Myrtle May Ratliff. She was the widow of W.B. McMullin. Margie was a homemaker, but worked for 25+ years at Cowden's, a Kentucky Colonel and was an avid UK Basketball Fan. Margie was also a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son David McMullin Waynesburg; Daughter Jean Henry of Louisville, and Phyllis Reed and her husband Harold of Vicksburg, Mississippi; grandchildren, Donna Nida, Cathryn Reynolds, Jeanne Sullivan and Libby Henry; great-grandchildren Charlie Vickers, Amanda Collier, Dan Sullivan, and Caroline House, Collin Sullivan; great-great grandson Wade Collier. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 11 brothers and sisters.

Pallbearers will be Charles Phillippe, Max Nida, Charlie Vickers, Daniel, Dan & Collin Sullivan. Services for Margie will be held at 1pm, Saturday, January 7th, 2012 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Rev. Donald A. Scilley officiating.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. ~ Tuesday, January 28, 1890 - The Semi-Weekly Interior Journal Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky

MENEFEE, Miss Sophriah

MENEFEE, Miss Sophriah Miss Sophriah Menefee died at Mr. R.G. Collier’s Friday morning, of pneumonia. She was 80-odd and her long life had been spent in the Baptist church, which will find an irreparable loss in her death. Her remains were interred in the burying ground at Mr. S.B. Pennington’s Saturday. [Submitted by Julie A. Stevens] ~ Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

NORTON, Jesse Dean, Jr.

NORTON, Jesse Dean, Jr. July 24, 1966 - January 07, 2012 + US Army Veteran CRAB ORCHARD — Jesse “Bubby” Dean Norton Jr. went home to the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Born July 24, 1966, Jesse was raised in Crab Orchard, Ky. He was the son of Jesse Dean Norton of Crab Orchard and Lois Jean Gibson Maasdrop of Flatwoods, Ky. Jesse attended Crab Orchard Elementary School and Lincoln County High School. He then served our country as a medic in the United States Army. Jesse is survived by his parents; a sister, Tammy (Tim) Muffley of Russell, Ky; two nieces, Rachel and Brittany Pittman, both of Lexington, Ky.; a nephew, Ryan Shelby Kemp of Russell, Ky; a great-nephew, Myan Andrew Emberton of Lexington, Ky.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gibson and Mrs. Lorene Norton Mize; and an uncle, George Edward Gibson. A celebration of Jesse's life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home in Crab Orchard. ~ Tuesday, August 03, 2010 - The Morehead News

OAKS, Robert “Keith”

OAKS, Robert “Keith” November 07, 1963 - July 30, 2010 MOREHEAD – Robert “Keith" Oaks , age 46, of Sharkey Road, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 30, 2010, at his residence. He was born November 7, 1963, in La Porte, Indiana, son of Henry and Martha J. Robbins Oaks. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents and one brother, Gary Oaks. Keith is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lucille Gentry Oaks; two daughters, Kristian LeiAnn Oaks of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Ashley Michaela Oaks of Morehead, Kentucky; one honorary son, Michael Christopher Church of Georgetown, Kentucky; one sister, Christine Dimon of Athens, Tennessee; and two brothers, Calvin Oaks of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Ricky Oaks of Greenville, Tennessee. Keith, a former supervisor with Guardian Automotive, moved to Morehead three years ago from Buckley, Illinois. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, deer hunting and fishing, and Sunday drives with his wife. Keith was a member of the Church of Christ in Van Lear, Kentucky.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Bro. Joe Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Kentucky.

Pallbearers will be Jeannette Brigantino, Michael Dimon, Casey Holbrook, Michael Hillard, Michael Church, and Dan Farmer. Visitation is from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, August 2, 2010, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351. ~ Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - Advocate- Messenger

PADGETT, Chase Alexander Wethington

PADGETT, Chase Alexander Wethington April 29, 2004 - June 02, 2011 SCIENCE HILL — Chase Alexander Wethington Padgett, 7, of Junction City, passed away, Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital. Born in Lexington on April 29, 2004, he was the son of Stefanie Lynn Padgett Oblisk. He was a student at Woodlawn Elementary School and he attended Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Chase enjoyed soccer and basketball. He loved art and riding mini bikes. He also enjoyed trying to express the value of money; in other words, Chase was the family banker. He received the “Heart of Gold” award in his first grade class and the “Medal of Life” for his organ donation from KODA. He is survived by his parents, Stefanie Lynn Padgett Oblisk and Gerald Lee Oblisk Jr., of Junction City, and Marie Wethington, of Danville; one brother, Connor James Wethington Padgett, of Junction City; two sisters, Madelyn Shae Oblisk and Josselyn Leigh Oblisk, both of Junction City; grandparents, Clinton “Paw” and Barbara “Maw" Padgett, of Lexington, and Sharon “Nana” and William “Poppy” Woodrum, of Hustonville; grandmother Patricia Wethington, of Columbia; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by his sister, McKenna Grace Wethington Padgett; grandfather, Jim “Duck” Wethington; and grandparents, Sherry Rae and Gerald Oblisk Sr. A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday June 18, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Danville, 1570 N. Danville Bypass, Danville, KY 40422, with Bro. Mike Mullins and Bro. Tim Mathis officiating.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Danville. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements. ~ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

PADGETT, Diane Sergent

PADGETT, Diane Sergent July 27, 1963 - November 15, 2011 Diane Sergent Padgett, 49, of Stanford, KY died Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was born July 27, 1963 in Irvin, KY to Maudie Sergent Richie and the late Pinas Sergent. She was a homemaker, a member of Freedom Baptist Church and attended Grace Fellowship Church. She is survived by her husband, Darryle Padgett of Stanford; a son, Joshua Berry (Shawna) of Stanford and a daughter, Jenna Peyton (Dwayne) of Waynesburg; her mother, Maudie Richie of Stanford; three sisters, Deborah Sue Harmon, (Danny) of Stanford, Patricia Dawson (Stewert) of Lexington and Becky Brogle of Stanford; two grandsons, Aaron Scott Berry and Parker Roy Berry; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2011, from 5-9 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, the funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at Spurlin Funeral Home. Reverend Vola Brown will be officiating.

Burial will be in Sergent Cemetery. ~ Wednesday, January 04, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

PADGETT, Edna Belle Silvers

PADGETT, Edna Belle Silvers December 04, 1932 - January 03, 2012 Edna Belle "Silvers" Padgett, 79, of Stanford died Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at the Golden Living Center. She was born December 4, 1932 in Oil Center, Pulaski Co., KY to the late George T. "Tom" Silvers and Hester Zachary Silvers. She had been a cook, having worked at Waynesburg and Kings Mountain Elementary Schools for 37 years, also at Oran's Wagon Wheel in Pulaski Co, The Academy Inn in Lancaster and the Corner Cupboard in Kings Mountain. She was active in the Waynesburg 4-H and Southern Ladies Homemakers as well as a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Survivors include three children, Lynn Padgett McFalls (Jerry) of Waynesburg, Craig Padgett (Sharon) of Waynesburg and Elaine Brockman of Camp Nelson in Jessamine County; 7 grandchildren, Stacy Tatman, Tracy Crittendon, Travis McFalls (April), Justin Elam (Shae), Tonya Pike (Darren), Tiffany McFalls-Smith and Seth Elam; 9 great-grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 10 Step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bill Brockman and a brother Ramon J. Silvers. Visitation will be Friday, January 6, 2012, from 5-9 p.m., funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2012, all at Spurlin Funeral Home. Reverend Vola Brown will be officiating with burial in Danville Memorial Gardens. Casket bearers will be Darren Pike, Hunter Robbins, Hayden Tatman, Cory Greenwell, Travis McFalls and James Smith; Honorary Bearers will be Kenneth Goodin, Edna Mae Goodin and the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class of Pleasant View Baptist Church. ~ Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, KY

PADGETT, Mary J. Whitis

PADGETT, Mary J. Whitis Somerset — Mary J. Padgett, 90, of Lexington, Ky., passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Somerset, Ky. on May 27, 1921, daughter of the late Charles and Madi Whitis. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Ronald Padgett of Lexington, Ky.; two daughters, Betty Coffey and Gail Pike, both of Waynesburg; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Padgett; her parents; one son, Douglas Cummings; one daughter, Barbara Stull; four brothers, Orville, Luther, Virgil and Bobby Whitis; and one sister, Bertha Hawk. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Miracle Temple Church in Waynesburg, Ky.

Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Thursday at Miracle Temple Church. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. [See File # 62 for Barbara Padgett Stull] ~ Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - Advocate- Messenger

PADGETT, McKenna G. W.

PADGETT, McKenna G. W. April 29, 2004 - May 31, 2011 SCIENCE HILL — McKenna Grace Wethington Padgett, 7, of Junction City, passed away, Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital. Born in Lexington on April 29, 2004, she was the daughter of Stefanie Lynn Padgett Oblisk. She was a student at Woodlawn Elementary School and she attended Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. McKenna enjoyed dance, ballet/jazz, and cheerleading. Most of all she enjoyed colorful art, especially rainbows. She was also known for her writing and received the “Best Speller” award in her first grade class. McKenna was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Stefanie Lynn Padgett Oblisk and Gerald Lee Oblisk, Jr., of Junction City, and Marie Wethington, of Danville; one brother, Connor James Wethington Padgett, of Junction City; two sisters, Madelyn Shae Oblisk and Josselyn Leigh Oblisk, both of Junction City; grandparents, Clinton “Paw” and Barbara “Maw" Padgett, of Lexington, and Sharon “Nana” and William “Poppy” Woodrum of Hustonville; grandmother Patricia Wethington, of Columbia; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. She was survived by Chase, her brother, for a short while before he passed away two days later. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jim “Duck” Wethington and grandparents, Sherry Rae and Gerald Lee Oblisk Sr. A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Danville, 1570 N. Danville Bypass, Danville, KY 40422 with Bro. Mike Mullins and Bro. Tim Mathis officiating.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. Morris & Hislope Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ~ Saturday, January 07, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

PADGETT, Thomas J.

PADGETT, Thomas J. September 12, 1937 - January 06, 2012 Thomas J. "T.J." Padgett, 74, of Frankfort died Friday. He was born September 12, 1937 in Stanford to the late Ruben and Elda Jacobs Padgett, he was the widower of Viola Herring Padgett.

Survivors include his children, Allen Blaine Padgett (Kathy) and Diana Powell both of Frankfort, KY; a sister, Alma Eubanks of Blue Ash, OH; a granddaughter, Dannielle Powell and a great grandson, Carter Baker. A private graveside service will be Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Burial in Olive Cemetery. ~ December 23, 2011 - Interior Journal - Central Kentucky News

PENNENTON, Johnny

PENNENTON, Johnny November 17, 1958 - December 12, 2011 Johnny Pennington, 53, of Waynesburg, died Sunday, Dec. 12. Born Monday, Nov. 17, 1958, in Johnson County, Johnny was a son of the late Dee and Peggy Sloan Pennington.

Survivors include his wife, Tena Pennington of Waynesburg; two daughters, Jessica Ann (Joseph) Damron of Lexington and Bethany Nichole (Jeremy) Back of Salyersville; grandmother, Lucy Mae Sloan; two brothers; one sister; one nephew; four grandchildren, Joseph Garret Damron, Zoey Ameila Damron, Aaron Scott Gevedon, Victoria Ilee Stanley and a host of friends and other family.

Funeral services were Dec. 16 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg. Somerset Wilbert Crematory ~ Thursday, January 05, 2012 - McKnight Funeral Home Notice

PINGLETON, Ora Frederick

PINGLETON, Ora Frederick January 19, 1919 - January 04, 2012 Ora Frederick Pingleton, 92, of Copper Creek, KY, passed away Thursday, January 6th, at her home. She was the widow of Roy C. Pingleton. Ora was born in Crab Orchard, on January 19, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Minnie (Burke) and John P. Frederick and the Great -Great - Great Granddaughter of John Quincy Adams, the Sixth President of the United States. She was a retired Certified Nurse's Aide for Sowders Nursing Home in Brodhead, having worked there for over 28 years. Ora was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Ora is survived by a daughter, Barbara and Husband Arvil Smith of Copper Creek, son, Carl and Wife Phyllis Pingleton of Copper Creek She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great - Great Grandchildren In addition to her Husband and Parents, Ora was preceded in death by Infant Son, Roy Curtis Pingleton; Four brothers, Andrew, Ollie, George and Dave Frederick; five sisters, Lula Chasteen, Anna Evans, Emma Spears, Fannie Conn, and Nell Engle Pallbearers will be her Grandsons; Curtis and Dwight Pingleton, Glen Smith, Robbie & Michael Pingleton, Richie & Jessie Clouse and Roy Glen "R.J." Smith, Jr.

Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, on Monday, January 9, 2012 at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel Officiating services; Bro. Dan Gutenson.

Burial will take place at Wilmot Cemetery ~ Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - Advocate- Messenger

POLLARD, Lois Virginia Denson

POLLARD, Lois Virginia Denson October 11, 1925 - January 22, 2012 CRAB ORCHARD — Lois Virginia Pollard, 86, widow of Hubert Pollard, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at her home. Born in Waynesburg, Ky. on Oct. 11, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Stuart and Ethel May Fletcher Denson. She was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, June Roundtree and Jean Pollard; and one son, Johnny Pollard, all of Waynesburg; two brothers, Lee Denson of Chandler, Ariz., and Ernest Denson of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Marie Denson and Helen Denson of Waynesburg; and one brother-in-law, Charlie Clemons of Monticello, Ky. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Clemons and Kathleen Spurlock; two brothers, Isaac and Harry Denson; son-in-law, Cecil Roundtree; and sister-in-law, Florence Pollard. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chester Cornett officiating.

Burial will be in Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the funeral on Saturday.

Pallbearers will be Elmer and Elvie Dowell, Roy Brock, Frank and Steven Hoeck and Tommy Messer. ~ Wednesday, February 01, 2012 - Barnett - Demrow Funeral Home Notice

PUMPHREY, Dolores Ann Outcalt

PUMPHREY, Dolores Ann Outcalt Dolores Ann Pumphrey, 64, of Stanford, passed away on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at UK Medical Center, Lexington. Born on March 4th, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Cyril Leonard & Gladys Hazel Frost Outcalt. Dolores was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she attended Grace Fellowship Church. Dolores leaves behind her husband James S. Pumphrey of Stanford, sons James W. Pumphrey and his wife Doreen of Science Hill, Dennis A. Pumphrey and his wife Melissa of Hustonville, Joseph E. Pumphrey of Stanford; daughters Charlotte D. Smith of Danville, Beverly A. Rice and her husband Charley of Centre, AL, Gladys M. Salyers and her husband Glenn of Hustonville, Jennifer O. Pumphrey of Richmond; three brothers Leonard Raymond Outcalt and his wife Brenda, Earl Leslie Outcalt and his wife Lois, Frederick Cyril Outcalt and his wife Linda all of Indiana; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Bernice Outcalt Lowes. Services for Dolores will be held at 2pm, Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Vola Brown officiating.

Burial will be in Sims Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 until 9 pm, Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Will, Dennis, Joey, & Joseph Pumphrey, Stephen Horton, and Glenn Salyers. ~ Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

PURDOM, Leslie Gene

PURDOM, Leslie Gene February 15, 1933 - January 09, 2012 + US Army Veteran Leslie Gene Purdom, 78, of Gravel Switch, Ky., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. Born Feb. 15, 1933, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Oatley Bruce and Mattie Vinson Johnson Purdom. Gene graduated from Forkland High School in 1951, Eastern Kentucky University in 1955 and entered the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., upon graduation. Later, he attended flight school and received his wings in 1957. After a tour in Germany, he served as a helicopter gunship and aircraft pilot for two years in Vietnam. After 20 years of dedicated military service, Gene retired in 1975 as a highly decorated veteran at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Four, which is the highest rank achievable in the field of aviation. He also earned a master’s degree in guidance and counseling during his military career. Among numerous military awards, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart are among his highest earned. Gene went on to serve his country as a Department of Army civilian for 20 additional years and retired once again. Gene was a member of the Gravel Switch United Methodist Church and a Mason of Lodge 87 in Lebanon, Ky. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Purdom; nephew, Zack Johnson; and wife, Helen Purdom.

Survivors include two daughters, Penny Purdom Goulart and Pamela Purdom, both of Daleville, Ala.; a sister, Margaret Elaine (David) Johnson of Liberty, Ky.; two grandchildren, Steven and Kristin Goulart, both students at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; a niece, Dianna M. Purdom (Larry) Barker and a sister-in-law, Doris Lane Purdom, both of Gravel Switch, Ky.; a great niece, Jamie M. Hamblin of Danville, Ky.; and the mother of his children, Elaine Graves Farner of Daleville, Ala. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland, Ky., by the Rev. Ollie Wicker, pastor of Gravel Switch United Methodist Church.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery with military rites.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Joe Ellis, Jimmy Johnson, David Johnson, Larry Barker and Steven Goulart. Honorary pallbearer is Marion White. ~ May 17, 2006 - The La Porte Herald -Argus, IN

ROBBINS, Rev. Kenneth L.

ROBBINS, Rev. Kenneth L. Rev. Kenneth L. Robbins, 63, of Mill Creek, Indiana, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at 10 p.m. at LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, Indiana. He was born Sept. 5, 1942, in Mount Vernon, Ky., to Charlie B. and Viola (Bullock) Robbins, and had lived in the Mill Creek area since 1961, coming from Crawfordsville, Ind. Rev. Robbins had worked at AM Corp. for 30 years, Teledyne for six years, and was pastor at First Freewill Baptist Church of Rolling Prairie. He was a member of the National Association of Freewill Baptist, and had been a youth leader for several years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. On May 23, 1964, in La Porte, he married Glenda Johnson, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Sherry Robbins and Shelly (Dan) Foresman, both of Mill Creek; seven sisters, Minnie-Mae (Landman) Petrey of Lexington, Ky., Frances (Robert) Petrey of Crab Orchard, Ky., Virginia Lail of Hickory, N.C., Helen (Steve) Chesser of Lewisburg, Ohio, Irene (Roy) Hodges of Clyde, N.C., Josephine Oaks [Martha Josephine Robbins Oaks] of Danville, Ky., and Roberta (Harold) Brown of Brodhead, Ky.; four brothers, Billy Wayne Robbins of La Porte, Paul (Viola) Robbins of Alexandria, Ohio, Jesse (Brenda) Robbins of Lewisburg, Ohio, and Jack (Sue) Robbins of Crab Orchard, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty Sue Robbins; and one brother, James Herbert Robbins. The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev. Glen Johnson officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. until the service.

Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. [Martha Josephine Robbins married Henry Oaks, Henry was the son of Milton Oaks and Rose Caroline Simpson Oaks] ~ Monday, June 14, 2004 - Advocate-Messenger

RUSSELL, Velma W

RUSSELL, Velma W . August 21, 1908 - June 12, 2004 Louisville- Velma Wilder Russell, 95, of Louisville, died Saturday at Baptist Hospital East. Born in Harrodsburg, she was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Highview Homemakers and the Long Run Association.

Survivors include three daughters, Bernice [Ottis P.] Tucker, Doris Jean [Kenneth C.] Fendley and Beatrice [Edward L.] Wright; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery, Hustonville. [Widow of Arthur Cecil Russell] ~ Monday, January 16, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

SHANLEY, Dorothy Coleman

SHANLEY, Dorothy Coleman September 04, 1928 - January 15, 2012 Dorothy Coleman Shanley, 83, of Stanford died Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was born September 4, 1928 in McKinney, KY to the late Otis and Alberta Coffee Coleman, she was the widow of Paul Shanley. Dorothy retired from Shillito's, now Macy's, store in Cincinnati, OH, she was a member of the Stanford Christian Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Gordon Shewmaker (Bobby) of Harrodsburg, KY; two brothers, Clyde Coleman of Richmond, KY and Robert Coleman of McKinney, KY, a sister, Mary Lois Dunn of St. Petersburg, FL; two grandchildren, Robbie Shewmaker of Harrodsburg, KY and Jamie Shewmaker Morrison of Lexington, KY; 4 great grandchildren, Amanda Cocanougher, Aaron Shewmaker, Meagan Shewmaker and Emmalyn Morrison; several nieces and nephews; she was preceded in death by two infant children and a brother, Ralph Coleman. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 5-8 pm at Spurlin Funeral Home, funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Spurlin Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Baughman officiating.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. ~ Tuesday, January 17, 2010 - Advocate- Messenger

SHELTON, Nicky Lee

SHELTON, Nicky Lee February 19, 1976 - January 15, 2012 Nicky Lee Shelton, 35, of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, at his home. Born Feb. 19, 1976, in Lancaster, he was the son of Tea Shelton and the late Joetta (Abee) Shelton. He was a former employee of Red Wing and a member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church. Other survivors include a brother, Rick (Lisa) Shelton of Crab Orchard; a niece, Raven Shelton of Crab Orchard; uncles, David Abee of Lancaster, John Shelton, Ray (Stella) Shelton, Bill (Carolyn) Shelton, Truman (Lana) Shelton, David (Velma) Shelton and Edd (Sally) Shelton, all of Crab Orchard; aunts, Linda Abee of Broughtontown, Juanita (Farley) Talley of Lancaster, Liz (Gene) Manning of Stanford, Dale (Joe) Julian of Moreland and Mary (Glenn) Smith of Waynesburg; and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Bro. Dan Gutenson and Bro. Barry Delaney.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard ~ Thursday, February 02, 2012 - Advocate- Messenger

SIMPSON, Herbert Hoover

SIMPSON, Herbert Hoover STANFORD — Herbert Hoover Simpson, 83, died Sunday. He was one of nine children of the late Fee and Nora Simpson, a faithful member of Bethel AME Church and a former employee of R.J. Reynolds.

Survivors include a sister, Lucy E. Logan; several nieces and caregivers, Betty Alcorn, Kathy, Connie and Tonia Simpson, Melissa Smith and Kourtney Gooch, all of Stanford; and several nephews, Donnell Simpson, Al Joseph Logan, Elder Christopher Simpson, Timmy, Sidney, Kevin, James, Kelvin, Rodney and Zachary Alcorn, Kevin Higgins and Jason Smith. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel AME Church. ~ Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

SMITH, Jerry Allen

SMITH, Jerry Allen August 02, 1939 - January 30, 2012 MORELAND — Jerry Allen Smith, 72, of Carter School Road, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Born Aug. 2, 1939, he was the son of the late Howard B. and Virginia Maddox Smith. He was retired from the Hustonville Water Co. and a member of Maxey Valley First Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Moore Smith; a son, Keith Smith; a daughter, D.J. Smith; and three sisters, Judy Carlton, Anita Watts and Patricia Crask. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home, with burial in Butchertown Cemetery. ~ Friday, January 06, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

SPEARS, Dorothy Rakes

SPEARS, Dorothy Rakes March 26, 1930 - January 05, 2012 Dorothy Rakes Spears, 81, of Danville, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Born March 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James and Lelia Gibbons Rakes. She was a dedicated, active member of First Christian Church of Danville, where she once served on staff. She has worked for Danville Pediatrics and has been an active volunteer in the Danville Community. She attended school in Hustonville.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Charlie Spears; a son, James (Vicki) Spears of Danville; a daughter, Gayle (Steve Shewmaker) Spears of Athens, Ga.; a sister, Eydie Sinkhorn of Parksville; and four grandchildren, Alex Spears, Mallory Spears, Zachary Shewmaker and Lennie Shewmaker. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Nunnelley. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church of Danville by Dr. Jerry Shepard.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements. ~ Friday, February 03, 2012 - McKnight Funeral Home Notice

THOMPSON, Edith Brown

THOMPSON, Edith Brown January 21, 1924 - February 03, 2012 Edith M. Brown Thompson, 88, of Crab Orchard passed away Friday, February 3rd, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Edith was the widow of Russell Edward Thompson who preceded her in death on December 20, 1982. Edith was born in Rockcastle County on January 21, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Abe and Susie (Barker) Brown. Edith was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ and she was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her three sons: Clinton Thompson & Wife Mary of Brodhead, Waymon Thompson and Wife Ida of LaGrange, Wendell Thompson & Wife Kathy of Crab Orchard Five Sisters: Margie Braley, Dovie New, Glenda Campbell, Sadie Carr & Rabenna Gilbert Four Brothers: Joseph, Shirl, Jasper & Frank Brown; 8 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great - Great Grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Brown a daughter-in-law, Artie Mae Thompson.

Funeral services were held, 1 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at Mt. Zion Church of Christ. Ministers: Bro. Thaddeus Eubank and Bro. Danny McKibben officiated.

Burial in Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery.

Pallbearers Include: Mark, Casey, & Chris Thompson, Dakota Miracle, Wesley Hisle, & Granville Graves. ~ June 28, 2007, Ripley News - Versailes, IN

WEAVER, Christine (Bessie) Sanders

WEAVER, Christine (Bessie) Sanders October 05, 1922 - May 16, 2007 Christine (Bessie) Sanders Weaver, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at her daughter’s residence in Arizona. Her ashes are being returned for burial in Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. She was born on October 5, 1922, in Waynesburg, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lula Sanders; son, Robert Weaver; and sister Mary Jewell Lay . She is survived by her daughter Geri and Donald Davis of Chandler, AZ; her sons David and Kenna Weaver and Raymond Weaver of Versailles; her daughter-in-law Maureen Weaver of Phoenix, AZ; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Lillian Jacob, Lou Ellen Geabes, Dorothy Burris and brother, Raymond Sanders, Jr. One June 30, 2007 our loving sister, mother and grandmother will have grave site visitation at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial services at 12:00 p.m. at Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. [See Bernice Goode Files for Lula Oaks Sanders] ~ Monday, January 23, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

WILCHER, Lois Agnes Duncan

WILCHER, Lois Agnes Duncan May 13, 1929 - January 21, 2012 MORELAND — Lois Agnes Duncan Wilcher, 82, of McKinney died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Born May 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Bradford and Iris Wells Duncan. She was the widow of Cleve Wilcher.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda C. (Ersel) Brown of McKinney; a son, Ronnie Wilcher of Hustonville; four sisters, Elizabeth Baldwin of Indiana, Almeda Hazlett of Ohio, Pauline Hazlett of Stanford and Faye Reed of Moreland; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services were held Sunday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home, with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. ~ Monday, January 02, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

YOCUM, Samuel E.

YOCUM, Samuel E. August 25, 1929 - January 01, 2012 Samuel E. Yocum, 82, of McKinney died Sunday. He was born August 25, 1929 in Lincoln County to the late Thomas and Mattie Yates Yocum. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War, had worked in construction in Connecticut, retired from Hallmark in Harrodsburg then worked part time at the Hub-Frankel in Danville. He was a member of the Geneva Community Church.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Linthicum Yocum of McKinney; a daughter, Lynette Stull Brown (Eddie "Popcorn" Brown) of McKinney; a brother, Floyd Yocum of Stanford and two sisters, Virginia Shearer of Michigan and Mildred Coffman of Danville; 2 granddaughters, Cristy Lester and Kayla Strong; two great-grandchildren, Jaylynn Lester and Trent Strong; several nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by a daughter, D.D. Stull, two brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-9, Funeral service Wednesday at 1 p.m. all at the Geneva Community Church, with Bro. Ed Carman and Bro. Chris Taylor officiating.

Burial will be in Eason Cemetery. Military honors will be given by Caswell Saufley Post #18 American Legion. Casket bearers will be Jason Lester, David Strong, Tommy Flanery, Tony Short, Robby Henry and Steve Allen; Honorary Bearers include Cristy Lester, Kala Strong, Jaylynn Lester, Trent Strong, Cody Gifford, Casey Allen and Christian Allen. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.