Obituaries – Section 87

ADKINS, Walter Lee

ADKINS, Walter Lee September 30, 1933 - July 10, 2008 Mr. Walter Lee Adkins, 74, of Preachersville passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008 at his residence. Walter was born in the Sand Gap community, in Jackson County, Kentucky, on September 30, 1933. He was the son of the late Jim and Martha (Alcorn) Adkins. Walter is survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his Brothers, Ira, Earl, Mike and Eli Adkins; and His Sisters, Mary, Susie, Ruthie and Gladys.

Pallbearers Include: Amos Mast, William Coblentz and Johnny Phillips Gravesite Services: 11 AM, Monday, July 14, 2008 Place of Service: Preachersville Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Dan Gutenson. Place of Burial: Preachersville Cemetery Visitation will be prior to the funeral on Monday from 9:30 AM until 10:30AM at McKnight Funeral Home. ~ Thursday, September 10, 2009 - Advocate-Messenger

BAKER, Barbara J. Shearer

BAKER, Barbara J. Shearer Barbara Jean Baker, 65, of Hillcrest Drive, Danville, died Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Sunday, February 27, 1944, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Walter Mack and Sara Margaret Robinson Shearer. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church. She was very artistic and enjoyed reading, making crafts and bead necklaces, collecting Boyd’s Bears, and listening to gospel music, particularly the Gaither’s. Barbara was a retired employee of American Greeting. She was the valedictorian of her 1962 Class at Danville High School.

Survivors include: her husband, whom she wed on November 15, 1966, James “Jim” Thomas Baker II of Danville; one son, James “Jimmy” Thomas Baker III of Danville; three daughters, Rebecca “Becky” Anne Wood, Barbara “Barbie” Jeanne (Christopher) Cooley, and Stephanie Michelle (Michael) Ridge, all of Danville; mother-in-law, Hazel Gertrude Baker of Danville; brothers, Tony Ray (Purnie) Shearer of Lincoln County and Walter Mack (Sue) Shearer, Jr. of Mackville; one sister, Sara “Penny” Margaret (David) McCarty of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren, Abby, Ashaley, T.J., Sam, Kristofer, Savannah, Ty, Sara, and Jasmine; and uncles, Billy and Joe Robinson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 10, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville with Rev. Tim Mathis officiating.

Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Roger, Kenny, and Ed Robinson, Darryl, Jason, and Jacob Bryant, Scott Terry and John Boling. [See Obituary File # 45 for Tony R. Shearer II] ~ Tuesday, October 05, 1999 - Advocate- Messenger

BARNES, Michelle Booth

BARNES, Michelle Booth November 01, 1958 - October 04, 1999 Michelle Barnes, longtime Advocate employee, dies. LANCASTER -- Services for Michelle Booth Barnes, 40, of Hurt Lane, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Revs. Mel Bonner and Bobby Brookes.

Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. She died early Monday at Garrard County Memorial Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Barnes had worked in the composing department of The Advocate-Messenger for 20 years. "Michelle was a gem. She was cheerful, dedicated, reliable and an integral member of a team who will sorely miss her," said Mary Schurz, editor and publisher of the Advocate. Co-workers remember her homemade fudge, her fondness for anything featuring Mickey Mouse, and her seasonal vests, especially those for Halloween and Christmas. Born Nov. 1, 1958, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of Wanda Bolton Booth of Lancaster and the late Ted Booth. She was a member of Drakes Creek Baptist Church in Preachersville. Other survivors include her husband, Nicki Barnes; two sons, Scott and Bradley M. Barnes, both at home; and a daughter, Jennifer M. Barnes, also at home; Michael Pruett, who lives with the family; and a twin brother, Mitchell Booth of Preachersville.

Pallbearers will be Marty and Brad Record, Michael Pruett, Kenneth Yocum, Dale Wells and Larry Barnes. Honorary pallbearers are Jason Hardwick, Daniel Day, Robert Floyd, Chris Hogue, Ricky Cummins and Nelson Barnes. ~ Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - McKnight Funeral Home Notice

BIRCH, Brenda J. Simpson

BIRCH, Brenda J. Simpson September 23, 1948 - February 05, 2012 Brenda J. Birch, age 63 of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Atrium Medical Center. She was born September 23, 1948 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky. She was employed in the assembly department at Worthington Plastics in Mason for 20 years. Brenda was a member of the Freewill Christian Baptist Church and enjoyed working in and making her yard beautiful with flowers. Preceding her in death were her father, Louis Simpson; two infant children and grandson, Nick Spencer. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Wayne Birch, Sr.; step daughters; Tammy (Larry) Parker. Terri Birch, Dottie (Mike) Brooks, Mindy Birch, Vivian Howard; step son, Wayne Birch, Jr. She is also survived by her mother, Martha Simpson; 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. 4 brothers, Robert Simpson, James (Pauline) Simpson, Marvin (Marcella) Simpson, Ronnie (Barb) Simpson; 2 sisters, Juanita (Ralph) Willis and Linnie (Ed) Sutton, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, February 9, 2012 from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, in Middletown followed by services at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bobby Reed officiating. Graveside services will be Friday, February 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Brock and Simpson Cemetery in Crab Orchard, by McKnight Funeral Home. ~ Friday, March 02, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

BLEVINS, Glenda R. Ball

BLEVINS, Glenda R. Ball January 29, 1951 - February 28, 2012 WAYNESBURG — Glenda Rae Blevins, 61, of Waynesburg, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington. Born Monday, Jan. 29, 1951, she was the daughter of Charles Homer and Elise Evelene Chandler Ball. Glenda was the widow of Robert William Blevins. She will be remembered for her loving nature and she was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church on Ky. 328. She was a training manger for Dollar General Stores and the manager of the Mount Vernon Dollar General Store. Glenda leaves behind her sons, Robert “Bob” Blevins of Pendleton, Ind., Charles Michael (Katie) Morgan of Science Hill and David Justin Blevins of Waynesburg; daughters, Ida Ellen (Allen) Roberts of Harrodsburg, Stephanie Lynn (Patrick) Olson of Bemidji, Minn.; brothers, Michael Ball of Anderson, Ind., and Victor Ball of Waynesburg; a sister, Sharon (Lonnie) Gooch of Eubank; and grandchildren, Corey Morgan, Gabriel Creech and Leopold Morgan. Glenda was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Martha Blevins, and her brother, Chuck Ball. Services for Glenda will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Zandall Hastings officiating.

Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Corey Morgan, Charlie Morgan, Larry Rucker, Robert Blevins, Michael Ball and Victor Ball. ~ December 28, 2011 - W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

BRIGGS, Etta M. Fidler

BRIGGS, Etta M. Fidler August 05, 1938 - December 27, 2011 Etta M. Fidler Briggs, 73 of Hustonville, KY died Dec. 27, 2011. Born Aug. 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ora and Bernice Eaton Fidler. She was the wonderful, loved wife of John R. Briggs; and beloved mom of 4 children. She is survived by 2 sons: John E. Briggs and Kenneth Briggs; 1 sister, Ruthie Pond of Lawrenceville, Illinois; 6 grandchildren: Kenneth, Kraig, Kristopher, Autumn, Nathan and Matthew; 4 great grandchildren; and many loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry and son, Larry. Services 12 Noon Tues. at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation is after 11 am, Tues. ~ Monday, December 05 2011 - Interior Journal

BRUNER, David Scott

BRUNER, David Scott David Scott Bruner, 45, of Crab Orchard, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 22, 1966, in Danville, David was a son of Joyce Faye Martin and the late David Bruce Bruner. He was a career long-distance truck driver, an avid UK basketball fan and a member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a son, Cash Carpenter; maternal grandparents, Albert and Della Mae Whitaker; and paternal grandparents, Walker Bruner and Virginia Brooks Dennis. Other survivors include his wife, Dora Bruner; sons, Andrew (Melissa) Bruner, Kelvin (Ashley) Taylor and Mickey Taylor; sisters, Leisa Bruner, Sharon (Charlie) Cruse and Kim Bruner Estes; a brother, Shane (Vickie) Simpson; and stepfather, Wayne Martin.

Funeral services were Nov. 26 at McKnight Funeral Home in Crab Orchard with Bro. Dan Gutenson officiating.

Burial was in Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Somerset. Active pallbearers were Wendell Bruner, Raymond Detweiller, Toby Brown, Russell Banta, Wayne Mullins and Willie Collins. Honorary pallbearers were Patty Tucker, Jack Anderson, Ray Fletcher, Chester Buck Adams and nieces and nephews. [See Obituary File # 21 for Cash F. Carpenter] ~ Sunday, February 12, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

BURTON, John D.

BURTON, John D. January 20, 1961 - February 11, 2012 John D. Burton, 51, of Stanford died Saturday, February 11, 2012. He was born January 20, 1961 in Stanford, KY to John B. "J.B." Burton and the late Barbara Aline Hazlett Burton. John graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1979 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Western KY University in 1983, he was a horse trainer and was a member of the Stanford Baptist Church.

Survivors include his Father, John B. "J.B." Burton of Stanford; three sisters, Debbie Lynn Wilson (Stacey) of Hustonville, KY, Jennifer Rose Burton of Palatka, FL and Linda Gail Acey (Michael) of Perryville, KY; 10 nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by two brothers, John B. Burton, Jr. and Rodman Glen Burton. Visitation will be Monday, February 13, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home. Reverends Stacey Wilson and Max Hester will be officiating the service.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Tyler Dunaway, Michael Acey, Stacey Wilson, Herner Burton, Dennis Richardson and Barry Spurlin. ~ April 2011 - Morris and Hislope Funeral Home Notice

DICKHAUS, Elmer Lawrence

DICKHAUS, Elmer Lawrence April 26, 1936 - April 12, 2011 + US Army Veteran Elmer Lawrence "Larry" Dickhaus, 74, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Veterans Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 26, 1936, son of the late Elmer J. and Irene Golden Dickhaus. He was a heavy equipment operator and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, June Gastineau Dickhaus of Waynesburg, two sons, Rick Dickhaus of Crittenden, KY and Paul Dickhaus of Berea, KY, three daughters, Diann Mounce of Eubank, Brenda Denny of Willisburg, KY and Cynthia Black of Waynesburg, three brothers, Johnny Dickhaus of Ohio, Paul Dickhaus of Goshen, OH and David Norman of Ohio, three sisters, Phyllis Baur of West Virginia, Patty Dickhaus of Goshen, OH and Mary Lobring of Illinois, several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bobby Dickhaus, one daughter, Sandy Dickhaus and one sister, Juanita Seibert. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, April 15, 2011 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. David Sisson officiating.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home. ~ Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - Casey County News

ELLIOTT, Velma Gibson

ELLIOTT, Velma Gibson April 29, 1916 - February 26, 2011 Velma Gibson Elliott, 94, of Hustonville died Saturday, February 26, 2011. Born April 29, 1916 in Elk Valley, TN, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Bertie Chambers Gibson. She graduated from Hustonville High School in 1934 and Eastern Kentucky University in 1957. She taught school in Casey and Lincoln counties for 30 years, retiring in 1972. She has been a member of Hustonville Baptist Church since 1931. During those years, she led the Royal Ambassadors, Girl’s Auxiliary and Women’s Missionary Union, and also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Classes from pre-school through the Senior Ladies Class and training Union. After retirement, she became a member of the Garrard-Lincoln Gideon’s Auxiliary and served as an officer in every position. She married the late Elmer Elliott, Sept. 18, 1943 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was the caregiver for her father, mother and husband for 26 years. Velma is survived by: one son, Michael G (Jenny) Elliott of Harrodsburg; 2 grandchildren, Amy (Michael) Tracy of Hustonville and Chase Cunningham of Winchester; and two great-grandchildren, Landen and Michaela Tracy.

Services were conducted Wednesday, March 2, at the Hustonville Baptist Church by Bro. Jonathan Grizzell with burial in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul D. Bodner, Stanley Burris, Ronnie Boyle, Marty Broaddus, Marvin Lane, Gary Douglas and Paul Long. Honorary pallbearers were Chase Cunningham, Rose Owens, Sue Miller and Vivian Denney, the Senior Sunday School Classes of Hustonville Baptist Church and all former school children. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ~ Sunday, August 30, 1998 - Advocate Messenger (Re-Entry)

EVANS, Eunice M. Cecil

EVANS, Eunice M. Cecil Eunice Marie Evans, 91, formerly of Danville, died Friday at Sayre Christian Village Nursing Home, Lexington. Born Jan. 5, 1907 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of Thomas Elbert and Elizabeth Oaks Cecil. She was a retired employee of the Hub Frankel Department Store, Danville. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Morning Circle and the UPP group. She was the widow of William Chester Evans.

Survivors include one brother, Russell Cecil of Lexington and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Preston - Pruitt Funeral Home by the Rev. Larry Gardner.

Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tim Robbins, Ralph Place, William Cecil, Matthew Cecil, Richard Cecil and Brandon Cecil. ~ Thursday, September 30, 1999 - Advocate - Messenger

EVANS , Delmar L

EVANS , Delmar L November 01, 1933 - September 28, 1999 LIBERTY-- Delmar Lawrence Evans, 65, of Red Hill Road, Dunnville, died Tuesday at his home. Born Nov. 1, 1933, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late William E. and Monta Propes Evans. He was a retired employee of Watson Lumber Co.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Carmicle Evans; four daughters, Carolyn Murphy of Slaughters, Kernetta Evans and Karen S. Lynch, both of Dunnville, and Sherry Mullins of Danville; four brothers, Roy and Mac Evans, both of Cincinnati, and R.C. and Earl Evans, both of Liberty; four sisters, Lillian Sutherland, Ruth Tucker, and Jean Holt, all of Liberty and Chloe King, both of Harrodsburg; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Jim Thorp.

Burial will be in Green River Valley Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today. ~ Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

FERGUSON, David Allen

FERGUSON, David Allen August 27, 1962 - February 23, 2012 FRANKFORT — Services for David A. Ferguson, 49, of Frankfort, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at LeCompte-Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home. Bros. Brian Dill and David Rogers will officiate.

Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford, Ky. David died Friday at his residence. He was an engineer consultant with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, a Kentucky Colonel and Boy Scout leader. David also was a hand radio operator and member of Capital AMAT Radio Society, Fire and Rescue in Stanford and was of the Methodist faith. He was the son of the late Martha Allen Durbin and Richard Cyril Ferguson.

Survivors include his wife, Claudia Carter Ferguson of Frankfort; a son, Allen Ferguson of Frankfort; two brothers, Richard C. (Denise) Ferguson of Raleigh, N.C., and H. Scott (Teresa) Ferguson of Stanford; and a sister, Dee Allen (Tom) Corbee of Louisville.

Pallbearers will be Greg Webster, Lucian Morris, William Berger, Phillip Campbell, Ron Baugh, Brian Baugh and Henry Weatherby. ~ Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

GASTRICH, Dina Dishon Rice

GASTRICH, Dina Dishon Rice June 16, 1938 - February 08, 2012 CRAB ORCHARD — Dina Dishon Rice Gastrich, 73, of Okeechobee, Fla., formerly of Crab Orchard, Ky., died Feb. 8, 2012, in Florida. Born June 16, 1938, in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Mayvy Wells Dishon. She was a member of Brodhead Christian Church and a self-employed beautician for 41 years.

Survivors include her husband, Merrill Gastrich of Okeechobee; a son, Steve Rice of Crab Orchard; three grandchildren, Erica Rice, Keaton Lunsford and Louis Rice; two great-grandchildren, Destiny and Michael; a brother, Ray Dishon of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Pauline Kelly of Mount Vernon and Retha (Hogan) Huffman of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Eric Rice; two brothers, Omer and Eldon Dishon; and two sisters, Lavern Husbands and Netha Burgan. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. ~ Monday, February 27, 2012 - Fox Funeral Home Notice

GRIFFIN, Mary S. Privett

GRIFFIN, Mary S. Privett May 03, 1947 - February 25, 2012 Mary Sandra Griffin, 64, of Cardinal Circle in Lancaster, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born May 3, 1947 in Geneva, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Elvin & Edith Mae McKee Privett. Mary was a in-home caretaker and longtime minister last serving at the Turnersville Pentecostal Church before her illness and enjoyed singing gospel music. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, a sister, Carolyn Rogers, and a grandson, Jonah R. Griffin. Her survivors include three sons, Steve (Peggy) Griffin , Anthony & Vernon L. Griffin, two daughters, Sandra (Christopher) Floyd and Deborah Gamby, all of Lancaster, two brothers, Gary & Dale Privett both of McKinney, Nora Walls of Richmond and Marilyn Ballard of Lancaster, one grandson, Justin Griffin and two great grandchildren, Elijah Jonah Ray Griffin & Aydan Vance Griffin. Services for Mrs. Griffin will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home by Pastor Gary Yocom with burial following in Moreland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Steve, Anthony, Vernon, Billy, & Billy Ray Griffin, & Hollis Durham. Visitation will be from 4 -9 PM Tuesday at the funeral Home. Fox Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ~ Saturday, February 18, 2012 - Alexander-Royalty Funeral Home Notice

HALE, Robert Earl II

HALE, Robert Earl II Robert Earl Hale, II, 52, husband of Elizabeth Sparks Hale died Friday, February 17, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Born October 7, 1959 in Fort Belvoir, VA, he was the son of Virginia Brown Hale and the late Robert Earl Hale. He was a factory worker, a carpenter and a Baptist. He enjoyed fishing, Nascar and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his wife and his mother are a son: Robert Earl Hale III of Lebanon, a step-son: Larry Lyons of Harrodsburg, a daughter: Jennifer May Hale of Harrodsburg, two step-daughters: Sherry L. Royalty of Harrodsburg and Stacy Carey of Salvisa, two brothers: David Hale of VA and Rick Hale of Danville, three sisters: Gayle (Charles) Adkins of Danville, Lisa Brown of Danville and Rebecca (Ken) Helton of Harrodsburg, two grandchildren: Crystal Baker and Levi Bugg and seven step-grandchildren: Cody Sanders, Chris Sanders, Annabelle Royalty, Trever Cross, Caleigh Lyons, Kaila Carey and Hailee Goodman. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Robert was preceded in death by a sister Donna Hale Rice and a brother Gregory Hale Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. John David Lane officiating.

Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery with Larry Lyons, Rick Carey, Mike Scull, Anthony Rice, Jonathan Adkins and Brad Gibbons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Bugg, Scotty Slaven, Randy Hale, Timmy Hale, Rodney Brown, Mark Brown, Ken Helton and Chuck Adkins. [See Obit File # 17 for Robert Earl Hale, Sr.] ~ Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home

HAMPTON, George Lynn

HAMPTON, George Lynn George Lynn Hampton, 44 of Stanford passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011. Born on Wednesday, June 7th, 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Willie and Gracie Allen Hampton. George Loved to collect knives and hats. George leaves behind his wife Jackqualine Hampton of Stanford, his mother Gracie Hampton of Waynesburg, two sons Dustin Hampton and Cody Hampton both of Kings Mountain, two daughters Jessica and Katie Hampton both of Stanford; brothers Don Hampton of Waynesburg, Michael Hampton of Waynesburg, Dee Hampton of Fairmount, Indiana; sisters Charlene Coy of Waynesburg, Annie Adams of Waynesburg, Ruby Allen of Waynesburg, and Thelma Wallen of Fairmount, Indiana; Grandchildren Aiden Hampton, Emily Hampton and Brylee Hampton on the way. George was preceded in death by his father Willie Hampton and brother James Hampton. Memorial Services for George will be held at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 with Bro. Mike Dixon Officiating. Visitation will be from 11 AM until the time of service on Saturday. Central Kentucky News - December 28, 2011 WAYNESBURG - A Stanford man died Tuesday night after a single-car crash near Waynesburg. The vehicle driven by George L. Hampton, 44, left the roadway and struck a tree after rounding a sharp curve about a mile and a half into Ky. 1781 East. Lincoln County Coroner Farris Marcum pronounced Hampton dead at the scene about 10 p.m., Marcum said. “He was probably traveling at a high rate of speed, the road was wet, and there have been several bad accidents in that curve,” Marcum said. ~ Tuesday, April 11, 1905 - Interior Journal

HAYS, Mary Ann

HAYS, Mary Ann Mary Ann Hays, the 17 year old daughter of Henry Logan, colored, died Sunday and was buried yesterday. She was a good, dutiful daughter and her parents are greatly grieved at her untimely death. ~ Sunday, June 09, 2002 - Advocate Messenger

HUTCHISON, Earl D.

HUTCHISON, Earl D. August 16, 1924 - June 08, 2002 + U. S. Marine Corps WWII STANFORD -- Earl D. Hutchison, 77, of Ky. 1247, Highland, died Saturday at his home. Born Aug. 16, 1924, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Noah G.and Georgia Hill Young Hutchison. He was a former manager of the Louisville Store in Danville where he worked for 23 years and manager at Shillito's department store in Lexington for three years. He was a member of Highland Methodist Church and served as Sunday school superintendent for more than 10 years. He was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 28 in Danville for more than 40 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded two Purple Hearts.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Pendigraph Hutchison; two sons, Joe V.and Don L. Hutchison, both of Highland; a daughter, Linda Kimberlin of Fort Worth, Texas; a brother, Dailey Hutchison of Louisville; a sister, Mayme Cordier of Louisville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Methodist Church by the Revs.Dennis Spencer and Norman Young.

Burial will be in Highland Methodist Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18 of the American Legion. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the church.Fox Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ~ Tuesday February 21, 2012 - Advocate -Messenger

JEFFRIES, Helen Cochran

JEFFRIES, Helen Cochran April 15, 1925 - February 19, 2012 LIBERTY — Helen Cochran Jeffries, 86, of Edgewood, died Sunday in Edgewood. Born April 15, 1925, in Chilton, Ky., she was a daughter of the late George P. and Lenora Atwood Cochran. She was a retired teacher and the widow of William Fred Jeffries.

Survivors include a son, Carl Jeffries of Edgewood; and two grandchildren, Kathryn Jeffries of New Bern, N.C., and Elizabeth Keith of Ryland Heights. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Freda Jeffries. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Bartle Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery. ~ Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - Advocate -Messenger

JOHNSON, Marvin Dee

JOHNSON, Marvin Dee Marvin Dee Johnson, 54, of Stanford, died Monday, July 16 at his home. A native of Boyle County, he was born May 21, 1953 to Cora Ellen Johnson Privett and the late Melvin Lee Johnson. He was a farmer and a member of Faith Temple in Jesus Name Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mike Johnson.

Survivors include his companion, Mary Griffin; one son, Matthew Johnson of Danville; two daughters, Peggy Johnson of Waynesburg and Rena Johnson of Danville; five brothers, Delmer (Diane) Johnson, Jeff (Louise) Johnson, and Melvin (Priscilla) Johnson, all of Stanford, Jerry (Trudy) Johnson of Danville, and Ricky (Susan) Johnson of Crab Orchard; six sisters, Patricia (Billy) Byrd and Connie (Marcus) Downs both of Stanford and Kathy (Gary) Johnson, Brenda (Milton) Brock, Clara (Johnny) Swinney, and Mary Brock, all of Crab Orchard; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Faith Temple in Jesus Name by Roger Stevens and Vellis Johnson.

Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Herrington, Troy Johnson, Jesse Johnson, David Griffin, Josh Preston, Joe Preston, Marcus Jenkins and Steve Griffin. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today at the church. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ~ Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - Casey County News

LEE, Jean C. Fowler

LEE, Jean C. Fowler Jean C. Lee of Waynesburg died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 at the Casey County Hospital. She was 62.Born on Aug. 11, 1948 in Albany, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Leonard R. and Ruth Hill Fowler. She was the widow of Albert W. Lee.

Survivors include a son, Jason (and Aundria) Radliff of Waynesburg; three grandchildren; nine brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 3 at noon at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home by Bro. Paul Readnour. Visitation will be March 3 from 9 a.m. until time of service. [ See obituary file # 66 for Albert W. Lee] ~ Friday, February 24, 2012 - Casey County News

LUCAS, Myrtle Grace

LUCAS, Myrtle Grace Myrtle Grace Lucas of Louisville, formerly of Casey County, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 in Louisville. Born Jan. 27, 1911 in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late William Azariah and Alice Rae Walls Lucas. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Rose Earles, Lizzie Smith, Maude Coleman and Edith Clarice Lucas; and four brothers, Willie, Lucian, A.G. and Estil Lucas.

Funeral services were Feb. 2 at Highland Funeral Home in Louisville.

Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery. ~ Friday, November 08, 1996 - Advocate-Messenger

LYNN, Clyde A.

LYNN, Clyde A. January 17, 1918 - November 07, 1996 Moreland- Clyde Allen Lynn, 78, of Hustonville died Thursday at home. Born Jan. 17, 1918 in Woodford County, he was a son of the late James Allen and Harriet Smith Lynn. He was a retired farmer and a member of Hillsburg Baptist Church, Woodford County.

Survivors include his wife, Madeline Fletcher Lynn; three daughters, Debra Lynn and Linda Lynn, both of Hustonville, and Millie Lynn of Loda, Ill.; a brother, Henry Lynn of Lexington; and a step-granddaughter. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bobby Estes.

Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery. ~ Thursday, January 05, 2012 - W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

MAPLES, Larry

MAPLES, Larry Moreland – Larry Maples, 56, of Bowen Rd. passed away Thurs., Jan. 5, 2012. Born Nov. 5, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert and Georgie Hendren Maples. He was a truck driver for McCray Feeds and had worked at R.R. Donnelley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Henson Maples, and a grandson, Braden Maples. He is survived by 1 son: Jeremy (Mitzi Young) Maples of Danville, 1 daughter, Kristi (Todd) Berry of Bowen Rd.; his mother-in-law, Glenna Kissinger of Stanford; 2 brothers: Mike (Carol) Maples of Stanford and Roger Maples of Hustonville; 4 sisters: Laverne Maples of Moreland Dorothy (Rod) Strickland of Ft. Myers, FL; Bonnie (Roger) Vaughn of Danville and Susie Maples of Hustonville and 2 grandchildren: Sheyenne and Jace Berry. Services are 1 PM, Tues. at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Junction City Cemetery. [ See Main Page Obituaries for Robert Maples] ~ Wednesday , July 29, 2009 - Advocate- Messenger

MAPLES, Tammy Henson

MAPLES, Tammy Henson MORELAND - Tammy Maples, 51, of the Bowen Community died Tuesday. Born Nov. 4, 1957, in Danville, she was the daughter of Bobby Henson and Glenna Kissinger. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Braden Maples ; and her stepfather, Dick Kissinger.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Maples; a daughter, Kristi Berry; a son, Jeremy Maples; a brother, Steve Henson; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Chuck Vernon, with burial in Junction City Cemetery. ~ February, 2012 - The Republic, Columbus, Indiana Spurgeon Funeral Home, Brownstown, Indiana

MASSENGALE, Laticia Smith Ryan

MASSENGALE, Laticia Smith Ryan January 08, 1932 - February 03, 2012 Laticia Ryan Massengale, 80, of Seymour, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 at Covered Bridge Health Campus in Seymour. Laticia was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the daughter of Dan and Maggie Hyatt Smith. She married Cecil B. Ryan on November 12, 1947 in Lawrence County. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1984. She then married Ed Massengale on February 15, 1992 and he preceded her in death in 2011.She attended Jonesville Christian Church and was a member of Gorbetts Chapel Church. Laticia retired from CP Electronics in 1968 after 22 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, was an excellent seamstress and also enjoyed needlework and traveling. She is survived by a son, Kenneth (Yana) Ryan of Martinsburg, West Virginia; a daughter, Sue (Dave) Mulder of Seymour; a son-in-law, Colvin Young of Martinsburg, West Virginia; a brother, Doug (Julia) Smith of Columbus; seven grandchildren, Jenny (Troy) Engelau, Becky (Chris) Miller, Josh (Sarah) Aucoin, Kristy Young, Kelli (Terry) Banks, Jason Ryan and Keyana Ryan; and six great-grandchildren, Kennedy Engelau, Landon Engelau, Dawson Banks, Dallas Banks, LaTisha Ryan and Gabe Ryan. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; children, Dennis Ryan and Pam Young; a grandchild, Sarah Jo Kuhlman; and five brothers, Taylor, Charlie, George, Butch and Jim Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Spurgeon Funeral Home in Brownstown with Doug Smith officiating.

Burial will be at Kurtz Cemetery in Norman. ~ Friday, July 22, 2011 - Central Kentucky News

McGUFFEY, Harold B.

McGUFFEY, Harold B. January 03, 1920 - July 18, 2011 + U. S. Army Air Force WWII Harold B. McGuffey, 91, of Bowling Green, died July 18, 2011. The Lincoln County native was the son of Kelly and Susie McGuffey. He owned and operated McGuffey Insurance Agency from 1952 to 1971 in Bowling Green. He was named Kentucky’s Insurer of the year in 1963. In 1971, he was appointed Kentucky Commissioner of Insurance and served for seven years. During this interim, he was elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the first Kentuckian to ever receive this honor. He was a World War II Bomber Pilot in the Army Air Force. He was an avid golfer and around the links he was known as “Ruff-Tuff McGuff.” He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Alan D. McGuffey and brothers, Woodrow, Roy, Lloyd and Doyle McGuffey.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Novice Cook McGuffey; a son, Harold Lee McGuffey, and his wife, Gail Wright McGuffey; a grandson, Lee McGuffey and his wife, Rachel Orth McGuffey of Salt Lake City; a granddaughter, Harper McGuffey Honan and her husband Mathew Honan of San Francisco; and a great-grandchild, Bird Harper Honan. ~ Indian Bottom Association Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ Crab Orchard, Kentucky

MULLINS, Everett

MULLINS, Everett December 07, 1926 - December 11, 1987 Everett Mullins was born 07 Dec 1926 to the late Lindsay Mullins and Vina Mullins. He passed away from this life on December 11, 1987. Making his stay here on the earth. 61 years and 4 days. He met Myrtle Denney Mullins and the two were married 1951. Five children were born to this union. Danny Mullins of Waynesburg, KY; Patsy Dowell, Waynesburg, KY; Charles Mullins, Crab Orchard, Ky; Phyllis Smith of Stanford, KY and Sandra Mullis lived only seven days and went to live with the angels in Heaven. He had two brothers who preceded him in death, Chester Mullins and Walter Mullins. Three sisters remain, Marie Barnard, Scottsburg, Indiana, Ruby Denney of Columbus, Indiana and Lillian Amos, Seymour Indiana. Everett never joined a church here on earth. He believed in the Old Regular Baptist and we believe he was to that church that the Lord is coming back for very soon. He told Myrtle he believed the Lord had forgiven him of his sins in 1981. He attended the Crab Orchard Church of Old Regular Baptist as long as he was able to go. He seemed to enjoy the preaching and singing so very much. We believe he is enjoying the singing of angels over in that happy land where cancer and death don't come. When I would visit him at his home, he would greet me with a smile, although he would be so sick. Written by his wife and Elder Murl F. Caudill [Myrtle E. Mullins is buried at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.] ~ Monday, October 10, 2005 - West Plains Daily Quill, MO

OAKS, Lt. Col. Marvin Albert, Sr.

OAKS, Lt. Col. Marvin Albert, Sr. + U.S. Air Force, Korea - Vietnam Marvin Albert Oaks, Sr. - Jul. 6, 1924, Pottersville - Oct. 8, 2005, West Plains - Son of Clarence Everett Oaks & Laura Emmaline Ledbetter. Married Mildred Arlene Collins Apr. 8, 1944 at Austin, TX. Father of Carol Ann, Arlene and Marvin Albert, Jr. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Lt. Col. after 30 years. He served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. Member of Am Vets. He enjoyed genealogy, golf, travel, flowers and gardening. He was of the Baptist faith. ~ Monday, July 13, 2011 - Middletown Journal

OLIVER, Josephine Wolfe

OLIVER, Josephine Wolfe March 23, 1922 - July 09, 2011 OLIVER, Josephine (Wolfe) "Jo" age 89, died peacefully, July 9, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, in 2008, with whom she had shared 67 years of marriage; and by her siblings, Dennis Wolfe and Roberta (Wolfe) Alexander. Born March 23, 1922, in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, to James and Ida (Robinson) Wolfe, the family moved to Middletown where Jo graduated from Middletown High School, Class of 1940. For 25 years she was an executive secretary at AK Steel, retiring in 1980 and relocating to Dunedin, FL. They returned to Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community in Monroe, OH (2005) and then she moved to McMinnville, OR (2008) to be near family. Jo was well-known among family and friends for her great sense of humor and giving nature. She is survived by two sons, Don (Jean) of McMinnville, OR; Dale (Carol) of Lancaster, PA; four grandsons, Jason (Hilarie), St. John, VI; Wes (Rian) Spokane, WA; Reid (Suzanne), McMinnville, OR; Bryan, Portland, OR; and great-grandson, Griffin, Spokane, WA. Her memorial service will be held in Middletown on Thursday, August 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Breitenbach McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Her final resting place will be at Woodside Cemetery in Middletown. ~ Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

PADGETT, Richard E.

PADGETT, Richard E. April 18, 1927 - February 22, 2012 Richard E. Padgett, 84, of Waynesburg, KY died Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Eph. McDowell Regional Med. Center in Danville, KY. He was born April 18, 1927 in Lincoln County to the late Ernest and Elevery Harris Padgett. He was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII, he was a retired Engineer for the Grand Trunk and Western Railroad out of Flint, MI. Richard especially enjoyed the outdoors and working on his farm.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Margie Morgan Padgett of Waynesburg, KY; a son, Earl K. Padgett (Sonja) of Waynesburg, KY; two sisters, Luellen Davis (Bill) of Cleveland, TN and Roxie Meece of Somerset, KY; a granddaughter, Kelli Padgett, 2 step-grandsons, Christopher and Cameron Smith, 2 God-Grandchildren, Dustin and Jacklyn Oney; 3 nieces and 3 nephews; he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Brooklyn, Victor, Leanord and Clarence Padgett, and by a sister Irene Ollish. Visitation will be Saturday, February 25, 2012, from 5-9 at Spurlin Funeral Home, Funeral Services will be Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Reverend Vola Brown and Chuck Jacobs will be officiating.

Burial will be in Parlor Grove Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Billy Caudill, Rodney Padgett, Robbie Oney, Jeff Frith, Ed Foley and Jim Padgett. ~ Sunday, February 01, 2009 - Advocate-Messenger

PAYTON, Bobby Lynn

PAYTON, Bobby Lynn August 15, 1953 - January 30, 2009 Bobby Lynn Payton, 55, of Stanford, died Friday January 30, 2009. Born August 15, 1953 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Herlan Payton and Dolly Mae Turpin. He worked at Boyle Block and was Pentecostal.

Survivors include: three sons, Robbie (Jessica) Payton of Hustonville, Jeff Payton of Stanford, and Greg (Becky) Payton of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Crystal Payton of IN; six brothers, David Payton of Danville, Donald Payton of Casey County, Wayne, Ranny, and Gary Payton of Stanford and William Payton of Burgin, seven grandchildren, Hunter, Natalie, Miranda, and Austin Payton, Allison Dowell, Alex and Hunter B. Hart. He was preceded in death by his son, Timmy.

Funeral Services were held. Tuesday, February 3, at the W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home, Moreland, by Rev. Gary Yocum.

Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ranny, Gary, Dwayne, Shane, Troy and Aaron Payton. ~ Saturday, March 03, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

PENDERGRAFT, Danny Lee

PENDERGRAFT, Danny Lee February 03, 1948 - March 02, 2012 + U. S. Army - Vietnam MORELAND — Danny Lee Pendergraft, 63, formerly of Hustonville, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012, at Bridgepoint Rehabilitation Center in Florence, Ky. Born Feb. 3, 1948, in Ellisburg, he was the son of the late John Pendergraft and Irene Ellis Lutterman Houp. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kline Pendergraft. In addition to his mother, survivors include a son, Danny Pendergraft Jr.; two daughters, Debbie Conradi and Deanna Lamar Pendergraft; his dog, “Sugar;” a brother, Lonnie Pendergraft; two sisters, Faye Watson and Linda Wilson; and three grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Rev. Ken Hughes. Military rites will be by Caswell Saufley Post 18 of the American Legion.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Smith, Lonnie Pendergraft, Johnny Watson, Tom Olding, Tyler Smith and Adam Pendergraft. ~ Monday, February 06, 2006 - Advocate-Messenger

PRUITT, Eugene Albert

PRUITT, Eugene Albert March 17, 1933 - February 05, 2006 Eugene Albert "Buddy" Pruitt, 72, of Lancaster, formerly of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. A native of Crab Orchard, he was born March 17, 1933 to the late Marion C. and Rhoda Mae Wallin Pruitt. He was a former employee of Cherokee Sales and a member of Westland Christian Church in Arlington Heights, OH. He was also preceded in death by a brother of Claude Pruitt.

Survivors include one son, Kirby Pruitt of Lancaster; one brother, Freddie Ray Pruitt, Hamilton, OH.; three sisters, Laura Frances Hopkins of Cincinnati, OH., Mary Ellen Lay of West Chester, OH., and Martha Ann Curtsinger of Orlando, FL.; and one granddaughter, Tiffany Jo Pruitt of Lancaster. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home by Dan Gutenson.

Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery. ~ Saturday, June 25, 2005 - Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home Notice

PURDUE, Richard

PURDUE, Richard June 15, 1935 - June 24, 2005 + U. S. Air Force Richard Purdue, 70, of Waynesburg, died Friday at Veterans Medical Center in Cincinnati. Born June 15, 1935, in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Frederick C. and Naomi Bates Purdue. He was a retired Air Force Technical Sergeant and a member of American Legion Post 38 in Somerset.

Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie R. Purdue Baker of Cincinnati; three stepsons, Samuel Miller of Egg Harbor, N.J., David Miller of Cincinnati, and James Miller of Florence; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by Brad King.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley Post 18, American Legion.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Bates, James Sexton, Dallas Hutcheson, Dickie Greer, James Miller, David Miller and Wayne Tarter. [See Obituary File # 7 for Naomi Bates Purdue] ~ Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

RICE, Paul

RICE, Paul September 01, 1931 - February 13, 2012 U. S. Army- Korea, Vietnam MORELAND — Paul Rice, 80, of Moreland died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. Born Sept 1, 1931, he was the son of the late John Jackson and Julia E. Southerland Rice. He was a retired Korean and Vietnam U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Moreland First Baptist Church and a graduate of Columbia University. Paul was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Debra Sue Rice, and by several brothers and sisters Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Opal K. Peters Rice; three sons, Terry Rice of Texas, Ross Rice of Moreland and Steve Rice and his wife, Claudia, of Germany; three brothers, John Rice of Junction City, Robert Rice of Liberty and Billy Rice of Somerset; three grandchildren, Candy Butler, April Cain and Christian Rice; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. James Harley and Bro. Eric Douglas.

Burial will be in Moreland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ross Rice, Steve Rice, Randy Southerland, Bobby Maddox, Donald Atwood and Jonathan Hackerson. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. ~ Thursday, September 01, 2010 - Courier-Journal

RICE, Virgil C., Jr.

RICE, Virgil C., Jr. January 06, 1932 - August 31, 2010 +U. S. Air Force, Korea -Vietnam RICE, VIRGIL C. JR., 78, of Highview, was born January 6, 1932 in Lincoln County KY and returned to his Heavenly Father August 31, 2010. Mr. Rice was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons and daughter, Glen Rice, Keith Rice Sr. and Angela Spooner; favorite daughter in-law, Sabrina Rice; sister, Patricia Shepperson; grandchildren, Keith Jr. and Joshua Rice, Zackary, Brandon, Noah and Halley Spooner; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.) with interment in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central. Friends may pay their respects from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at Schoppenhorst. ~ Thursday, March 01, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

ROBBINS, Jamie Reed

ROBBINS, Jamie Reed February 16, 1953 - February 29, 2012 Jamie Reed Robbins, 59, of Stanford died Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Eph. McDowell Reg. Med Center. She was born February 16, 1953 in Portsmouth, OH to the late James L. and Bette Clinebell Reed. She had worked as the Attendance Clerk at Stanford Elementary for 10 years and was a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Paul E. Robbins of Stanford, KY; a daughter, Story Robbins Stringer (Kelley) of Ft. Collins, CO; five brothers and sisters, Chanelsa Reed Mason of Tampa, FL, June Reed Whitaker of Lancaster, OH, Elizabeth Reed of Hustonville, KY, James L Reed, Jr. of Hustonville, KY and Anthony Reed of Grove City, OH; Several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 5-8 at Spurlin Funeral Home, Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, at Spurlin Funeral Home. Reverend Johnny Thompson will be officiating the service.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Jesse Ballinger, Jim Miller, Jake Reed, Milo Reed, Jared Reed, Jakob Bottom, Danny Cook, Scottie Cook and Todd Kirkpatrick. ~ Friday, April 07, 1905 - Interior Journal

ROBINSON, Carman

ROBINSON, Carman Preachersville: It is reported that Mr. Carman Robinson, who formerly lived here, is dead at his home in Indiana. ~ Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

ROWE, Billy

ROWE, Billy May 16, 1960 - February 22, 2012 STANFORD — Billy Rowe, 51, of Stanford, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Born May 16, 1960, in Garrard County, he was a son of Bonnie Payne Rowe of Stanford, Ky., and the late William Henry Rowe. He was a carpenter and a member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church. Billy enjoyed participating in mission trips, one to Gulfport, Miss., and another to New Orleans, La., helping the people of those communities build back after suffering from massive hurricane damage. Most of all, he enjoyed witnessing for his Savior, Jesus Christ. Other survivors include his wife, Jeanne Rowe of Stanford, Ky.; three children, Caylee Rowe of Stanford, Robert Meadows of Irving, Texas, and Erin Garrison Johnston of Richmond, Ky.; four brothers and sisters, Richard Rowe, Johnny Rowe, Darlene Spillman and Christi Rowe, all of Stanford; two grandchildren; 13 nieces and nephews; and 25 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Sue Rowe; and an infant son.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Spurlin Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Gutenson, Gary King, Stewart Dawson and Terry Holt will officiate the services.

Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Casket bearers will be John William Hall and Joe Atkins, Jonathan Floyd, Johnny Lee Rowe, Tommy Mullins and David Neal. ~ Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - Central Kentucky News

SAYLOR, Charles Phillip

SAYLOR, Charles Phillip CRAB ORCHARD — Charles "Charlie" Phillip Saylor, 61, of Crab Orchard, died Tuesday. Born Sept. 28, 1949, in Rockcastle County, he was a son of the late Walter and Verna Hopkins Saylor. He was a farmer. Survivors Include his wife, Imogene New Saylor; whom her married on March16th, 1979; a son, Phillip Charles Saylor of Junction City; a sister, Doris Jean Owens of Brodhead; brothers, Larry Saylor of Somerset, Albert Saylor of Woodstock, Glen Saylor of Port Richie, Fla., Clarence Saylor of Corbin, Billy Joe Saylor of Lexington, Pete, Fred and Orbin Saylor, all of Ohio, and Jay Saylor of Indiana. Services are 2 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home.

Burial in Good Hope Cemetery ~ October 19, 2007 - McKnight Funeral Home Notice Re-entry

SILER, Ella Mae Buchanan

SILER, Ella Mae Buchanan August 31, 1930 - October 17, 2007 Ella Mae (Buchanan) Siler, 77, of Stanford passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville. Ella was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky on August 31, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Mustin) Buchanan. Ella was the widow of Carl Noland Siler. She was a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters; Diana Rice of Stanford, KY, Flossie and husband Terry Saylor of Lancaster, Mary and husband Carl Jones of Waynesburg, KY, Lesa and husband Scottie Cook of Stanford; three sons, Fairley Siler and wife Bonnie of Wayneburg, Jerry Siler and wife Laura Jean of Stanford, Ivan Siler and wife Debbie of Stanford. Ella is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Kathryn Siler and husband, Carl N. Siler, son, Dallas Lee Siler; brothers William, Joseph, Charlie & Johnny Buchanan; sisters, Mary, Kathryn, Gertrude, Margaret and Alice.

Pallbearers include Kenny Dowell, Jeffrey Caudill, Josh Siler, Tony Naylor, Bobbie and Donnie Siler, George Horton & Eddie Hopkins.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 20, 2007, 11: 00 a.m. officiated by Bro. Dan Gutenson, Bro. Johnny Thompson.

Burial will be in Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. ~ Wednesday, August 20, 1975

SHEARER, Jessie Harp

SHEARER, Jessie Harp Born January 21, 1903 in Lincoln County, KY., died August 19, 1975, daughter of Martin H. and Mary Eva Dyehouse Harp. She married Clarence Shearer, he died 1979 and he was the son of John W. and Cynthia Osborne Shearer. Jessie and Clarence were buried in Lancaster Cemetery. ~ Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Fox Funeral Home Notice

SINGLETON, Mary E. Bailey

SINGLETON, Mary E. Bailey February 02, 1946 - February 22, 2012 Mary E. Singleton, 66 of Crab Orchard passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born on Saturday, February 2, 1946 in Lincoln County, Kentucky to the late Elmer & Edna Petrey Bailey. Mary was a retired employee of Danville Wal~Mart and was of the Baptist faith. Mary leaves behind her sons, Frank (Theresa) Gregor of Stanford and David ( Jennifer) Singleton of Lake Park, Georgia; brothers, Harold Singleton of Crab Orchard and Ron Singleton of Pensacola Florida; Sisters, Betty Petrey, and Carol Petrey of Crab Orchard, Londa Singleton of Bailey, Texas and Gerrie Akins of Greensburg, Kentucky; and Grandchildren, Ryan Gregor, Paul Gregor, Raini Singleton, and Phoebe Singleton. A private service for Mary will be held at a later date. Fox Funeral Home, Stanford, is in charge of arrangements ~ Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - Orlando Sentinel - Fla.

SPRINKLES, Nell Rose Van Hook

SPRINKLES, NELL ROSE VAN HOOK, 78, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 23, 2006. She was surrounded by loving family as her life gracefully came to an end. She was born in Somerset, KY to Oscar and Esther (Price) Van Hook on December 28, 1927. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leonard A. Sprinkles. She is survived by her loving children, L. Daniel (Annie Eagan) Sprinkles of North Yarmouth, ME, Donna S. (David) Haskins of Celebration, Shirley S. Morlock of Wheaton, IL; grandchildren, David P. Haskins, Jr., Christine M. (Daniel) O'Rourke, Jonathan D. Haskins, Rachel A. Sprinkles, Michelle A. Morlock and Jack A. Morlock; great grandson, Lane W. O'Rourke; sister, Anna Pearl Nichols; brothers, Samuel Van Hook, Joseph Carrol (Fern) Van Hook and a host of other relatives and friends. Her children wish to express their gratitude to the supportive medical and pastoral communities during the last several months of their mother's life. These include the staffs of MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hospice of the Comforter and members of her church community and friends. Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Comforter, 480 West Central Pkwy., Altamonte Springs, FL 32711. A visitation will be today from 6-8PM at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home and one hour prior to her funeral on Wednesday.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 10AM at Dover Shores Baptist Church, 551 Gaston Foster Rd., Orlando. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home. [ See Bernice Goode File "S" for Leonard A. Sprinkles] ~ Sunday, April 08, 2007 - Advocate-Messenger

STUBBS, Myrtle L. Trautman

STUBBS, Myrtle L. Trautman October 29, 1918 - April 07, 2007 Stanford- Myrtle Lee Stubbs, 88 of Stanford, died Saturday at Christian Care Center. Born Oct. 29, 1918 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Shelby and Elam Rhymerson Trautman. She was a seamstress, member of Stanford Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law Virginia Stubbs, brother, Edmond Trautman of Campbellsville, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband, Omar Stubbs, and son Michael Stubbs. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev Max Hester.

Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. [See Main Page Obituary for Michael Lee Stubbs & Omer Stubbs] ~ Thursday, November 03, 2010 - Orlando Sentinel

VANHOOK. Joseph Carroll

VANHOOK. Joseph Carroll + WW II Veteran VANHOOK, JOSEPH CARROLL "J.C," 90, died Sunday, October 31. A resident of Orlando for six years, he previously lived in Lexington and Nicholasville, KY. A veteran of WW II, J.C. retired from IBM in Lexington after 26 years and began a second career in real estate. A long-time member of Nicholasville Baptist Church, he served as deacon, trustee, Sunday school teacher and director. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather - he will be missed by all. Born October 12, 1920, in Boyle Co., KY, J.C. was the son of the late Oscar Ralston VanHook and Esther Sonora Price. Married December 21, 1951, he is survived by his wife, Fern (Farmer) VanHook of Orlando; three children, Herb VanHook (Madeleine) of Vienna, VA, Jo Carole DeMonte (Bill) of Spencerport, NY, and Ben VanHook (Cheryl) of Orlando. J.C. has six wonderful grandchildren, Andrea, Julie, Mark, Sydney, Ben and Hannah, and one beautiful great-grandchild, Addison Carole. He is also survived by a sister, Anna Pearl Nichols, of St. Petersburg, FL, and many nieces and nephews. J.C. was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters, Louis, Viola, Orville, Russell, Sam, Ralph, Ruth and Nell. Services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday at Nicholasville Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Betts & West Funeral Home in Nicholasville. ~ Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

WEAVER, James W.

WEAVER, James W. February 08, 1914 - February 13, 2012 CRAB ORCHARD — James W. “Jim” Weaver, 98, of Stanford, formerly of Broughtontown, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 8, 1914, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Lottie Rector Weaver. He was the widower of Barbie Alice Yantz Weaver, who preceded him in death on Oct. 28, 2003. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Jim was a lifelong farmer who also served in the Civilian Concentration Corps, better known as the Three C's.

Survivors include five children — two sons, Jerome Walker “Bucky” (Vivian) Weaver of Crab Orchard and Robert Wayne “Bob” (Janet) Weaver of Stanford; three daughters, Frances Marie (Bill) Glancy of Dallas, Texas, Margie Speake of Crab Orchard and Betty Sue (Larry) Carroll of Waynesburg; five grandchildren, Anthony (Robin) Speake, Chris (Beth) Carroll, Bart (Angie) Glancy, Candy (Andrew) Rittenhouse and Nathaniel (Mary) Weaver; four great-grandchildren, Justin Speake, Morrigan Carroll and Emmie and Will Glancy; a brother, John Robert Weaver; and three sisters, Geneva (Delbert) Hawkins, Wanda Whitaker and Vernice Fain. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Wayne Speake, and several brothers and sisters. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Bro. Dale Denton and Bro. Tony Shelton.

Burial will be in Sophus Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Bob Weaver, Anthony Speake, Chris Carroll, Candy Rittenhouse, Nathaniel Weaver and Justin Speake. Honorary pallbearers include Robin Speake, Bart, Angie, Emmie and Will Glancy, Beth and Morrigan Carroll, Andrew Rittenhouse and Mary Weaver. Visitation is after 5:30 p.m. today at McKnight Funeral Home. ~ Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - The State Journal Frankfort, KY

WILSON, Margie Reed

WILSON, Margie Reed September 11, 1931 - December 27, 2011 Graveside services for Margie R. Wilson, 80, Frankfort, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Elder Goble will officiate Ms. Wilson died Tuesday at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. A native of Lincoln Co., she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Myrtle Black Reed. She was a twenty year state employee retiring as an office supervisor/coordinator in Vital Statistics. She enjoyed playing piano, singing, talking, spending time with family and friends. She had strong Christian faith and was involved with both First Church of God and, more recently, Evergreen Baptist.

Survivors include her son, Harry Noble Wilson, Jr., Frankfort; brothers, Therley Reed (Beulah), Stamping Ground, T.G. Reed (Pat), Lawrenceburg; sisters, Verla Smith (Bob) and Paula Kiper (Norman) Frankfort; sister-in-law, Wanda Reed, Frankfort and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Reed.

Pallbearers will be Norman Kiper, Eric Novosel, Dicky Phillips, Jeff Reed, Mike Wright and Dewayne Reed. Honorary bearers will be her Evergreen Baptist family. ~ Thursday, April 14, 1905 - Interior Journal

WOODS, Maggie

WOODS, Maggie Maggie Woods, a young colored woman of Hall's Gap section, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. ~ Thursday, December 01, 2011 - Casey County News

ZIMMERMAN, Caleb Martin

ZIMMERMAN, Caleb Martin April 04, 1998 - November 28, 2011 Caleb Martin Zimmerman of Dunnville died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at Casey County Hospital. He was 13. Born in Stanford on April 4, 1998, he was the son of Lloyd R. and Amy Martin Zimmerman of Dunnville. He was a student at McBeath Mennonite School. In addition to his parents, survivors include three sisters, Beverly, Barbara and Rebekah Zimmerman, all of Dunnville; three brothers, Jacob, Titus and Levi Zimmerman, all of Dunnville; and his grandparents, Eli and Sarah Zimmerman of Dunnville and Paul and Ruth Martin of Liberty.

Funeral services officiated by Joe Shirk and Daniel Newswanger will begin at 10:00 A.M. Friday morning December 2rd, 2011 at Cedar Hill Mennonite Church.

Burial will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Bartle Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. ~