Kentucky Obituaries July 2001 through December 2001 - RootsWeb

Kentucky Obituaries
July 2001 through December 2001
These obituaries are gleaned from Mercer County funeral homes.
They are included here because there are many references to places and people in Boyle County.
ANNESS. Martha (Mattie) Anness, 97, of 851 South College
Street, died Friday, September 28, 2001 at Harrodsburg Health
Care Center. Born November 30, 1903 in Mercer County, she
was the daughter of late Ben and Nannie Leach Chumbley.
She was the widow of McKinley Anness. She was retired as
head of housekeeping at Beaumont Inn and was a member of
the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors include: one son,
McKinley Anness, Jr., Harrodsburg; three daughters, Nancy
Martin, Harrodsburg, Irene Hambright, Belfont, PA, and Rosa
Votaw, Valdosta, GA; one sister, Bessie Osbourne,
Harrodsburg; 11 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October
2, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Don Chase officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerrell
Votaw, Paul Horne, Frank Martin, Sherry Horn and Martha
(Mattie) Capparelle. Honorary bearers were Thelma McDonald,
Virginia Jones, Dianne Horne, Nancy Anness, Jane Kone and
Deborah Dart. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg
Christian Church.
ARMS. Ruby Carey Arms, 92, died September 21, 2001 in Tulsa,
OK, where she had been a resident for 70 years. Born in
Washington County, she was the daughter of the late George
R. and Georgia Ann Carey. She was the widow of Burnett
Arms. Survivors include: one sister-in-law, Faye Carey,
Mackville; five nieces, Violet Elliott, Springfield, Joyce Kuehr
and Judy Carey, both of Louisville; Betty Lou Hanson, CA and
Phyllis Banta, Hawthorne, CA; one nephew, Charles Carey,
Louisville. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin
and Frank Carey and four sisters, Margie Carey, Thelma
Robinson, Mayme Huffman Moore and Ora Lou McCormick.
Funeral services were held September 25, 2001 at the Rose
Hill Abbey Chapel in Tulsa, OK, with Bro. Davy Carter
officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Abbey Mausoleum,
Tulsa, OK.
BAKER, MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52, American
Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54 conducted
Military Rites for William D. Baker at Spring Hill Cemetery on
September 6, 2001. Those attending were Curtiss Sherrow,
Joe Harlow, James Tewmey, Tom Denny and Roy Freeman.
William Gravely served as bugler.
BAKER. William Douglas Baker, 75, Oakwood Estates, died
Saturday, Sep-tember 1, 2001 at his residence. Born April 12,
1926 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late James
Abraham and Francis Lorraine White Baker. He was a retired
Corning Glass Works employee where he worked for 30 years.
He was a farmer, an avid motor scooter rider and fisherman.
He was a veteran of the US Army having served in World War
II and the Korean Conflict and was a life member of the VFW
and American Legion. He was a member of the Harrodsburg
Baptist Church, a member of the Faith, Hope and Love Sunday
School Class and a senior deacon. He was an associate
member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Myers Beach, FL
and a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. Survivors
include: his wife, Buena Sallee Baker, Harrodsburg; one son,
Ronnie Maurice Stratton, Daytona Beach, FL; four brothers,
James Baker, Harry Arnold Baker, Robert Lee Baker and
Kenneth Howard Baker, all of Lexington; two sisters, Francis
Baker Taylor and Ernestine Oei, both of Lexington; three
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Joey
Douglas Baker. Funeral services were held. Tuesday,
September 4, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with
Dr. Robert DeFoor and Rev. Monia Safley officiating. Burial
was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark Stratton,
Michael Stratton, Tim Ellis, Myron Ellis, Chad Ellis and Ronnie
Bailey. Honorary bearers were members of the Faith, Hope
and Love Sunday School Class. Expressions of sympathy
may take the form of donations to Heritage Hospice, PO Box
1213, Danville, KY 40422; Harrodsburg Baptist Foundation,
PO Box 286, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or to one’s favorite
charity.
BAKER. William Raymond Baker, 59, of 1146 West Shelby Street,
Junction City, died Thursday, August 2, 2001 at St. Joseph
Hospital in Lexington. Born September 7, 1941 in Mercer
County, he was the son of the late John D. and Sallie Coyle
Baker. He was a retired car dealer and loved restoring old
cars. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors
include: one daughter, Nitzie (John) Stinnett, Mercer County;
five brothers, Donald Ray Baker, Jim Baker, Kenny Baker,
David Baker and Ronnie Baker, all of Mercer County; two
sisters, Irene White and Corene Humfleet, both of Mercer
County. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Statom
Baker and one son, Keith Baker. Funeral services were held
Monday, August 6, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home with Bro. Harley Humfleet officiating. Burial was in the
Hustonville Cemetery.
BANKS. John L. Banks, 71, South College Street, died
Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at the James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital. Born March 11, 1930 in Indiana, he was the son of
the late John L. and Ethel Anderson Banks, Sr. He was a
retired Ohio taxi cab driver, a veteran of the US Navy and the
US Air Force and a member of the American Legion, Post 52.
Survivors include: two sons, Jerry and Donnie Banks.
Memorial services were held Monday, August 6, at the Camp
Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County. Alexander
and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BATTOE. Bob Brandon Battoe, 81, formerly of Hopkinsville, died
Friday, November 23, 2001, at the Masonic Home in
Shelbyville. He was a native of Trigg County. He was a retired
iron worker and a member of Local #70. He was a member of
Plumb Masonic Lodge #862, Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine,
Mended Hearts Society and a member of the Walnut Street
Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was an air force veteran
of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Imogene “Jean”
Macham Battoe; two sons, Robert Ellis Battoe, Prospect, Daryl
Stevan Battoe, Harrodsburg; one sister, Dorothy Henderson,
Hopkinsville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 26 at the
Highlands Funeral Home in Louisville. Memorials are
suggested to Kosair Charities.
BAXTER. Roy Allen Baxter, 64, of 151 Tyler Avenue, died
Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at his residence. Born
December 8, 1936 in Lawrenceburg, he was the son of the late
Everett and Elizabeth Baxter. He was the widower of Mencie
Carlotta Ritchie Baxter. He was a retired employee of
Universal Fasteners in Lawrenceburg and a member of
Fellowship Baptist Church. He attended Dry Branch Baptist
Church. Survivors include: one son, Nathan A. Baxter,
Harrodsburg; two brothers, Ken Baxter, TN and Edward
Baxter, East Peoria, IL. He was preceded in death by a

daughter, Alisa Baxter. Funeral services were held Saturday,
September 8, at he Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Don
Releford officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.
BAYS. Ida Bays, 62, of 523 Mooreland Ave., died Sunday, July
29, 2001 in Pineville. Born October 3, 1938 in Rockcastle
County, she was the daughter of the late John and Cordelia
Jones Angel. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Pentecostal Church of God in Harrodsburg. Survivors include:
her husband, Ralph Bays, Sr., Harrodsburg; four sons, Ralph
Bays, Jr. and Jerry Coleman, both of Harrodsburg, Ronnie
Angel, Knoxville, and Danny Angel, Boyle County; one
daughter, Rosie Vaughn, Harrodsburg; one brother, Hubert
Angel, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Almeda Webb of OH and
Lona Angel, Louisville; four grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Wednesday, August 1, at Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Potts officiating. Burial was in
Red Hill Cemetery, Rockcastle County.
BEASLEY. James Oliver Beasley, 76, of Batesville, IN, died
Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at his residence. Born January 14,
1925 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of William Wilcher and
Gertrude Houchins Beasley. He had managed Wallhill Farms
in Batesville for 30 years and after retirement owned and
trained trotting bred ponies in Indiana and Florida. He was a
member of the Free Will Baptist Church, the American Legion
and a driver for the International Trotting and Pacing
Association. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran,
earning a Silver Service Star, Bronze Arrowhead, and Good
Conduct Medal. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Kidd
Beasley, Batesville, IN; one son, Timothy Beasley, Batesville,
IN; one daughter, Linda Hendren, Lexington; one brother,
William “Mutt” Beasley, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Alonzo and Bud Beasley and one sister, Barbara
Beasley. Funeral services were held Friday, July 13, at the
Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville, IN, with Rev. Robert Kidd
officiating. Burial with military rites was at the west lawn of
South Mound Cemetery in New Castle, IN.
BEASLEY. William “Mutt” Beasley, 74, Cornishville Road, died
Sunday, October 21, 2001 at his residence. Born January 26,
1927 in Anderson County, he was the son of the late William
Wilcher and Gertrude Houchins Beasley. He was a retired
construction worker for S&M Construction Company in
Cleveland, OH and a farmer. He was a veteran of the US
Army, served in the Korean War and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Survivors include: his wife, Loretta Beasley, Harrodsburg; two
daughters, Joyce Sims, Harrodsburg, Phyllis Jane Christopher,
Lexington; two sons, William Thomas Beasley, Harrodsburg,
Buddy Lee Beasley, Richmond; four grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by three brothers, James, Alonzo and Bud
Beasley; one sister, Barbara Jean Beasley. Funeral services
were held Wednesday, October 24, at the Alexander and
Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary
Coslow, Bobby Hooper, Calvin Chrisman, Charlie Baker, Willie
B. Horn and Chad Horn. Honorary bearers were Cleo Baker,
Sr., Forrest Cannon and Ralph Holiday.
BENTLEY. Billy Paul Bentley, 67, of 6420 South Dixie, Glendale,
died Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at his residence. Born
December 31, 1933 in Hindman, he was the son of the late
Luther and Lona Taylor Bentley. He was the widower of Doris
Sue Caudill Bentley. He was a Ford Motor Company
employee, a member of the NRA and served in the Navy
during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: two daughters,
Darlene Young, Valley City, OH, Cheryl Tharpe, Elizabethtown;
one son, Daniel Bentley, Broadview Heights, OH; one sister,
Lillian Combs, Leesburg, FL; two brothers, Charles Bentley,
Hindman, and Hassell Bently, Rome City, IN; five
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
October 31, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby
Logue officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Young, Paul Litman, David Tharpe,
Jerry Young, Kenny Caudill and Lennis Caudill. Memorials are
suggested to Hospice.
BESL. Raymond A. Besl, 78, Harrodsburg Road, Danville, died
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001 at his residence. Born Jan. 9, 1923 in
Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Clare
Bertke Besl. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran and a
member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. He was a former
president of Besl Transfer Company, former owner of Besl
Corporation and Dobosco and had been a director of the North
Side Bank and Trust Company, all of Ohio. Survivors include:
his wife, Carol Ruthemeyer Besl, Harrodsburg; three
daughters, Deborah A. Streiter, Phoenix, AZ, Theresa M.
Collier, Hamilton, OH, and Jill Besl, Danville; one son, David P.
Besl, Beavercreek, OH; two brothers, Frank Besl and Robert
Besl, both of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters, Mary Gandenberger,
Cincinnati, OH, and Audrey Saunders, and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred and William
Besl. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the St.
Andrew Catholic Church with Father Joe Muench officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice, PO
Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
BIEN. Blanche Bien, 76, of 986 Martin Lane, died Saturday,
August 25, 2001 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born
December 1, 1924 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of
the late William and Tazzie Williams Russell. She was a
retired Genesco employee and was a member of Benton
Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Gary (Rita)
Herring, Harrodsburg, Coleman (Carolyn) Russell, Mt. Vernon;
one sister, Jewell Proctor, Stanford; seven grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday,
August 27 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Kirk
Greenfield officiating. Burial was in the Williams Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Herring, Lester Dotson, Jeff Bowles,
David Sams, Mike Lee and Terry Sears. Memorials are
suggested to the Benton Baptist Church.
BISHOP. Dora Mae Bishop, 83, of Ivy Woods Nursing Home in
Cincinnati, OH, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001 at Ivy Woods Nursing
Home. Born Nov. 29, 1917 in Washington County, she was
the daughter of James and Moley Riley Hatchett. She was the
widow of Henry L. Bishop. Mrs. Bishop was a homemaker.
Survivors include: two sons, Morris Allen Tyree and Bobby Lee
Tyree, both of Ohio; three daughters, Faye Cottingham of
Lexington, Judy Ray of Elsmere and Linda King of Richmond,
and a brother, William (Billy) Hatchett of Aurora, IL. Funeral
services were at 3 p.m. Monday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Ken Calia officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery.
BISHOP. George Mason Bishop, 83, of 839 Hwy. 88, Greensburg,
died Monday, November 19, 2001 at his residence. Survivors
include: his wife, Mary Eunice Perkins Bishop, Greensburg;
two sons, Lewis (Becky) Price, Harrodsburg; Billy Ray
(Sharon) Price, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Anna Mae Judd,
Fairdale, Mildred Earline Mitchell Shaw, Louisville; two sistersin-law,
Ruby Bishop, Louisville; Jeanette Miller, Lexington; two
brothers-in-law, Walter Perkins, Chicago, IL, Charles Perkins,
Daleville, AR; six grandchildren. Funeral services with a
Masonic service were held Wednesday, November 21, at the
Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, Greensburg, with Bro. Gary
Landis, Bro. Carlos Compton and Bro. Gilbert Larimore
officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Green
County.

BLACK. Gladys Johnson Black, 93, of Burgin, died Tuesday, June
25, 2002, in Stanford. Born September 11, 1908, she was the
daughter of Rasmus and Elna Persson Johnson. She was the
widow of Frank Stewart Black. Survivors include: one son,
John Black, WV; and two daughters, Madrene Black Houy,
Harrodsburg, and Joan Hoyt, Homer, AK; seven grandchildren
and many great-grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete
at Stith Funeral Home in Danville.
BLEVINS. Robert William Blevins, 76, of KY Hwy. 328 East in
Waynesburg, died Friday, June 28, 2002 at his residence.
Born June 12, 1926 in Parnell, he was a son of the late James
and Emily Miller Blevins. He was a retired stock chaser of 37
years for General Motors in Anderson, IN. He enjoyed fishing,
camping, traveling and spending time with his family and
friends. He was a World War II navy veteran and of the Baptist
faith. Survivors include: his wife, Glenda Ball Blevins,
Waynesburg; three sons, Robert Alan (Marty) Blevins,
Anderson, IN, Charles Michael (Leslie) Morgan, Harrodsburg,
David Justin Blevins, Waynesburg; five daughters, Linda Catt,
Terre Haute, IN, Darlene (Gail) Layman, Anderson, IN, Sue
(Ed) Johnson, Marion, IN, Ida Ellen (Allen) Roberts, Burgin,
and Stephanie Lynn Blevins, Waynesburg; three brothers,
Oscar (Delphi) and Jess Blevins, both of New Castle, IN,
Marion (Delores) Blevins, Spiceland, IN; two sisters, Delcie
Decker, Louisville, and Eva Hollars, New Castle, IN; two
sisters-in-law, Mary and Clarice Blevins, both of New Castle,
IN; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by four brothers, Dide, Frank, France and
Columbus Blevins and one sister, Stella Ross. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, July 2, at Barnett and Demrow
Funeral Home in Waynesburg, with Bro. Vola Brown officiating.
Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Robert A. Blevins, Charles Morgan, Alan Layman and
Derek Catt.
BOSWELL. Clarence B. “Preacher” Boswell, 72, of Hwy. 1016 in
Berea, died Saturday, November 10, 2001 at his residence.
Born July 25, 1929 in Harrodsburg, he was a son of the late
James and Eva Tatum Boswell. He was retired from Martina
Construction Company in Lexington and was a veteran of the
Korean Conflict, serving in the US Army. Survivors include: his
wife, Juanita Wren Boswell, Berea; four sons, Freddie (Sharon)
Boswell, Harrodsburg, James Boswell, Lexington, Barry
(Sharon) Boswell, Waco, Billy (Jean) Boswell, Danville; three
daughters, Darlene (Lee) King, Lexington; Susie Traylor,
Lexington, Neita (Oscar) Combs, Berea; one step daughter,
Rita (Hubert) Stafford, Nicholasville; five sisters, Mary
(Thurman) Tipton, Richmond, Katherine (Ralph) Cox, Waco,
Irene (Luther) Hacker, Oneida, Mae (Hockaday) Adams,
Kirksville, Doris Boswell Harrison, Richmond, IN; three
grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by six brothers, Reed, Jake, Earl, James, Marvin and Ed
Boswell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November
14 at the Williams Funeral Home in Berea with Bro. William
Payne officiating. Burial was in Berea Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Scott Boswell, Kevin Traylor, Barry Boswell, Bryan
Boswell, Travis Boswell and Jennifer Shearer. Honorary
bearers were Oscar Combs, Ralph Cox, Lee King, Phillip
Pace, Donald Reed and Patrick King.
BREENE. Nancy Blackford Taylor Breene, 82, 495 Garriott Lane,
died Sunday, June 30, 2002 at her residence. Born August 15,
1919 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late
William Hardy and May Blackford Robertson Taylor. She was
the widow of Daniel Almen Breene. She was a housewife,
gardener and was a member of the Carpenter’s Christian
Church. Survivors include: one daughter, N. Taylor “Tay”
Breene, Harrodsburg; one son, Daniel Almen Breene Jr.,
Portland, OR; five grandchildren, Cynthia Lauren Breene,
Katherine Ann Breene, James S. Bennet Reid, Taylor Breene
Reid and Caroline Kelsay Reid; one great-grandchild, Mason
C. Yeast. She was preceded in death by a son, James Breene,
a brother, William Taylor Jr., two sisters, Mary Hardy
Sanderson and May Robertson Russell. Memorial services will
be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Carpenter’s Christian
Church with Rev. Don Hill officiating. Memorials are suggested
to Carpenter’s Christian Church, Galilean Children’s Home or
On Wings of Eagles. Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of
arrangements. There will be no visitation.
BURNS. Elsie Burns, 91, of Horn Road, died Thursday,
November 8, 2001 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Manor.
Born October 8, 1910 in Mercer County, she was the daughter
of the late John Burtrum and Emma Dora Claunch Clark. She
was the widow of Howard Venson Burns. Survivors include:
one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Viola Fern) Grigsby, Harrodsburg;
one son, John Clark Burns, Mercer County; one grandchild and
two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two
sons, Logan and William Jerome (Billy) Burns, one brother,
William Harvey Clark; three sisters, Hallie Marie Buzzard, Ruby
Nevius and Myrtle Scrogham. Funeral services were held
Sunday, November 11, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home with Rev. Ronnie Click officiating. Burial was in Deep
Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Winfield
Tyler, Floyd Hillard, Perry Harp, Wayne Russell, Joe Russell
and Kenny Coyle.
CADDELL. Joyce Gayle Caddell, 56, of 562 Pleasant Hill Drive,
Burgin, died Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at her residence. Born
October 13, 1944 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the
late Alfred and Flossie Sexton Caddell. She owned and
operated Joyce’s Craft Shop in Burgin and was a member of
the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: four aunts,
Martha Bennett and Georgia Webb, both of Burgin, JoAnn
Dexter, Danville and Jenny Taylor, Richmond. Funeral
services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 9, at the
Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Hamby and Pat Lear
officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be deacons from the Burgin Baptist Church. Memorials are
suggested to Heritage Hospice. Visitation at the chapel from
5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
CAMDEN. Vernon Camden, 67, Handy Pike, died Monday, July
23, 2001 at his residence. Born October 11, 1933 in
Springfield, he was the son of the late Brack and Vernettie
Rheda Peavler Camden. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army
and a retired carpenter and member of the Carpenter’s Union
Local 1650. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Louise Sims
Camden, Harrodsburg; three sons, Terry (Wyonette) Camden,
Harrodsburg; Tom (Nancy) Camden, Burgin, and Brack
Camden, Nicholasville; one daughter, Rheda (Dennis) Mayes,
Rose Hill; one brother, Sherman Camden, Danville; one sister,
Hazel Ruth Day, Crab Orchard; 14 grandchildren and one
great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son,
Sherman Camden and two great grandchildren, Cameron Lynn
and Christopher Dale Correll. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, at the Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Vernon Camden, Lee Mayes, Terry
Camden, Jr., Chris Camden, Eric Bast, Daniel Camden, Bill
Correll and Glenn Clark. Honorary bearers will be Sherman
Camden II, Dennis Mayes, Brack Camden and Tom Camden.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after
7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
CANNON. Leo Leonard Cannon, 74, Perryville Road, Danville,
died Wednesday, August 29, 2001. Born August 11, 1927 in
Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Bertie
Emma Leonard Cannon. He was a retired farmer and Corning
Glass Works employee for 30 years and was a supervisor for

12 years. He was a member of Bethel #1 Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Juanita
Royalty Cannon, Danville; one son, Lt. Col. Robert Leo
(Dianne) Cannon, Alexandria, VA; four daughters, Sandra
(Marion Ray) Inman, Rita (Arnold) Baker, Harrodsburg, Karen
(John) Lay, Canton, GA, Kathy (Mitchell) Roe, Winchester; two
brothers, Forrest and Andrew Cannon, Harrodsburg; three
sisters, Hazel Arnold, Danville, Lorraine Kurtz and Geneva
Stakelin, both of Lexington; 11 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles
Cannon and two sisters, Martina Nooe and Violet Meredith.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 1, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. James Byrd
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Robbie Cannon, Chris Votaw, Eric Inman, Jerry Kurtz,
Forrest Larry Kurtz, Brent Arnold, Bill and Darrell Beavers.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to
Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
CAREY. Margaret T. Carey, 77, 298 Dix Dam Road, died Friday,
December 7, 2001 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born July 9, 1924 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of
the late George M. and Athena Votaw Champion. She was the
widow of William Andy Carey. She was retired from Mercer
Dress and was a member of the Burgin Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Georgie Anne (Granville)
Sherrow, Burgin; two sons, Ronald (Shirley) Carey, Concord,
NC, Kenneth A. (Judy) Carey, Burgin; three grandchildren, two
step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, four step great
grandchildren and two step great great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Sunday, December 9, at the Alexander and
Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. James Heard officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steward
Horne, Scott Hulette, James Allen Motley, Harvey Duncan,
Rex Dawson, Stanley Riney, Clifford Houp and Orland Webb.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to
Burgin Baptist Church, PO Box 266, Burgin, KY 40310 or to
one’s favorite charity.
CARR. Philip M. Carr, 93, of 441 West Office Street, died
Monday, November 19, 2001 at Harrodsburg Health Care
Center. Born February 18, 1908 in Harrodsburg, he was the
son of the late William Henry and Annie Bird Bercaw Carr. He
was the widower of Nettie Thomas Carr. He was a store
manager for TGLY Store for 43 years and was a member of
the Christian Church. Gravesides services were held
Wednesday, November 21, at the Spring Hill Cemetery. There
was no visitation. Memorials are suggested to one’s favorite
charity. Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
CASSRIEL. Cameron Weisenberger Cassriel, 37, of Orinda, CA,
died Sunday, July 22, 2001 at her residence. Born January 29,
1964 in Louisville, she was the daughter of Sara Davis Hellard,
Versailles, and the late Richard G. Weisenberger. She
attended Williams College where she earned a BA in English
and Wheelock college in Boston, where she earned a Masters
degree in Early Childhood Education. She co-founded Room
for Children, a child development center in Boston, MA and
was a member of the Orinda Junior Women’s Club. She
attended St. Stephens’s Episcopal Church in Orinda, CA.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: her husband,
Steve Cassriel; one daughter, Haley; two sons, Henry and Will,
all of Orinda, CA; her mother and step father, Sara and George
Hellard, Versailles, one sister, Paige Weisenberger (Joe)
McClellan, Houston, TX; one brother, Clay Weisenberger; her
step-mother Phyllis L. Weisenberger, both of Mayfield. A
memorial service will be held Saturday, August 18, at 10:30
a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Versailles. Memorial
contributions may be sent to Friends of the Orinda Library,
Cameron Cassriel Endowment, PO Box 152, Orinda, CA
94563, or to the Cameron Cassriel Cancer Fund at Mills-
Peninsula Hospital Foundation, 1783 El Camino Real,
Burlingame, CA 94010. (Aug 16, 2001).
CATLETT. Garnett Catlett, 76, of Perryville Road, Harrodsburg,
died Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at the St. Joseph Hospital
in Lexington. Born October 9, 1924 in Mercer County, he was
the son of the late Dave and Sonora Collier Catlett. He was a
member of the Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
where he served as deacon, elder and financial custodian of
the cemetery fund. He was a retired farmer and a 24 year
Corning employee. He served on the Mercer County Extension
Council and was a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include: his
wife, Catherine Wickersham Catlett, Mercer County; one son,
Ricky (Regina) Catlett, Mercer County; two daughters, Jean
(Johnny) Currens and Lana (Hugh) Bullock, both of Mercer
County; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by four brothers, Cecil, Marvin, Charlie
and Luther Catlett, and three sisters, Hazel Buckley, Gertie
Leonard and Bernice Catlett. Funeral services were held
Saturday, September 1, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with
Gary Allen and James Byrd officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cary and Stephen Keebortz,
Brent Currens, Bill Brown, Roland Arnold Jr., Jennifer and
Christina Catlett, Cathi Chumbley and Josh Pendegrist.
Honorary bearers were Woodrow and Daryl Catlett, Melvin
Mullins, Bill and James Wheeler, Hubert Turpin, Dale Heise,
Roy Bonta, James Land, Lee Thompson and Jessie Spaulding.
Memorials are suggested to the Bethel #1 Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, the church cemetery fund, or one’s
favorite charity.
CHILTON. Evert Hanley Chilton, 83, of 2101 Harrodsburg Road,
Anderson County, died Monday, September 24, 2001 at his
residence. Born June 28, 1918 in Anderson County, he was
the son of the late Fred and Minnie Robinson Chilton. He was
the widower of Margaret Cottrell Chilton. He was a farmer and
a member of the Claylick United Methodist Church and the
Methodist Men. Survivors include: one son, Garnett (Linda)
Chilton, Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Shirley Chilton (John,
Jr.) McGaughey, Lawrenceburg, Elizabeth Chilton Brumback,
Versailles; one brother, Linwood (Gertrude) Chilton,
Harrodsburg; two sisters, Allie Bell Coke, Harrodsburg,
Katherine Jeffries, Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren, seven
greatgrandchildren, and three step great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by a grandson, Franklin Kevin “Frankie”
Brumback, a sister, Elsie Ray Roark and two brothers, Melvin
and Horace Chilton. Funeral services were held September
26, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. David
Ryan and Bro. Steven McGaughey officiating. Burial was in the
Hebron Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Hebron
Cemetery Fund, c/o Bob Thompson, 423 S. Main Street,
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
CLARK. Marshall Lee Clark, 84, of Lexington, formerly of
Harrodsburg, died Saturday, October 20, 2001 at the VA
Medical Center in Lexington. Born September 3, 1917 in
Mackville, he was the son of the late Judge William Nelson and
Maude Devine Clark. The was the owner of Marshal Clark
Auto Sales in Lexington, a 30 year member of Immanual
Baptist Church, Lexington, and had received his 50 year Merit
Pin as a Mason. He was a World War II Air Force veteran.
Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Rogers Clark, Lexington;
three step sons, Steve Withrow, Lexington, Mark Withrow,
Caldwell, OH, Mike Withrow, Paris; one sister, Jesta Arnold,
Harrodsburg; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
a daughter, Karen Clark and a sister, Judy Clark Conn.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 22, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Craig Loscalzo
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers

were Sonny Norris, Clark Conn, Phillip Norris, Mark Withrow,
Mike Withrow and Steve Withrow. Honorary bearers were the
Men’s Sunday School Class of Immanual Baptist Church.
COCANOUGHER. R. L. Cocanougher, 87, of the Pottsville
community of Washington County, died Thursday, August 23,
2001 at the Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Home. Born February
18, 1914 in Washington County, he was the son of the late
George Washington and Ora Purdom Cocanougher. He was
the widower of Edna Logsdon Cocanougher. He was a retired
farmer and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors
include: two sons, George (Patsy) Cocanougher, Harrodsburg,
Donnie Cocanougher, Lebanon; five grandchildren and nine
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three
brothers, Bill Herman and Garland Cocanougher, and nine
sisters, Mae Goode, Myrtle Pope, Margie Cocanougher,
Flossie Harmon, Florene Milburn, Faye Whitehouse, Georgie
Brady, Cleva Goode and Golden Cornwell. Funeral services
were held Sunday, August 26, at the Carey and Son Funeral
Home in Springfield with Rev. Oliver Hawkins officiating. Burial
was in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Pallbearers were George N.
Cocanougher II, Mark Potts, Billy Dye, Terry Russell, Jeff
Goode and Perry Riley.
COCHRAN. Liberty Darland Cochran, 72, of Isham Lane,
Mackville, died Monday, November 12, 2001 at her residence.
Born March 15, 1929 in Washington County, she was the
daughter of the late Davy and Lillie Lambert Darland. She was
the widow of Kenneth Duward Cochran. She was a member of
the Mackville Church of Christ, a homemaker and a 1948
graduate of Mackville High School. Survivors include: one son,
Alex Parnell (Gloria) Cochran, Mackville; two daughters, Jenny
(James D.) Hawthorne, Harrodsburg, Lisa (Kirtley) Barnett,
Harrodsburg; one brother, Norman Darland, Mackville; two
sisters, Iva Jewell Shewmaker and Juanita Hilton, both of
Mackville; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a sister, Beuna Darland. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, November 14, at the Carey
and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Murphy, Bro. Frank
Preston and Bro. Cal Adams officiating. Burial was in the Battle
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lynn Cochran, Nathan Cochran,
Jessie Barnett, Brian André, Eric Satterly and Jamie Wilson.
Honorary bearers were Michael Mills, Nicolas Wilson and Alex
Rucker Cochran.
COMPTON. Eugene B. Compton, 75, of Lexington, died Tuesday,
October 9, 2001 at St. Joseph hospital in Lexington. A native
of Bohon, he was a son of Viola Burton Lester, Lexington and
the late Russell T. Compton. He was a member of the Church
of Christ, a graduate of Harrodsburg High School, Chief, U. S.
Navy (retired) and a model train builder. Survivors, in addition
to his mother, include: four daughters, Norma Hungate,
Harrodsburg, Cheryl Butler, Louisville, Debra Copeland,
Orlando, FL and Marette Sopris, Milton, FL; one sister, Jane
Compton, Lexington; four grandchildren, six great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Byron
Compton. There will be no visitation. A burial at sea will be
conducted by the U. S. Navy. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in
Lexington in charge of arrangements.
COOPER. Charles Ray “Butch” Cooper, 45, Alford Road, Salvisa,
died Saturday, November 3, 2001 at his residence. Born
January 26, 1956 in Sandusky, OH, he was the son of Patricia
Wurtenberger Cooper and the late James William Cooper. He
was a member of the Overland Church of Christ, a former
employee of Hyatt Regency and Florida Tile and had attended
the Cleveland Institute of Electronics. Survivors, in addition to
his mother, include: his wife, Robin Baker Cooper, Salvisa; one
son, James Austin Cooper, Lawrenceburg; one daughter,
Jamie Renee Cooper, Salvisa; one brother, Kenny Wayne
Addison, Georgetown; one sister, Betty Ann Chowning, IN.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 6, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with James Hahn and
Jim Harding officiating. Burial was in the Battle Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kelly Baker, Hunter Hatchett, Jody Hatchett,
Calvin Devers, Larry Morgan, Clint Steele, Steve Morris and
Aaron Baker. Honorary bearers were Jay Veeneman, David
Thomas Lynn, Phillip VanDyke, Mike VanDyke, Greg Rogers,
Ted Otten and Mike Firsden.
CORNISH. Pauline Stine Cornish, 80, of Lawrenceburg Road,
Willisburg, died Saturday, December 15, 2001 at the Norton
Spring View Hospital in Lebanon. Born September 5, 1921 in
Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Edward
Price and Elizabeth Kyler Stine. She was the widow of Charlie
Cornish. She was a member of the Rockbridge Baptist Church
and a homemaker. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. H. T.
(Carol) Lewis, Willisburg, four sons, Walter Cornish, Willisburg,
DeLayne “Dickie” Cornish, Springfield, Larry Cornish,
Louisville, Eddie Cornish, Mackville; two sisters, Lilus Riley,
Harrodsburg and Mathie Adams, Lawrenceburg; 16
grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, six step grandchildren,
three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
a grandson, Terry Lynn Lewis, one sister, Blanch Ross, three
brothers, Mack, Andrew and Edgar Stine. Funeral services
were held Monday, December 17, at the Carey and Son
Funeral Home with Rev. Raymond Hollins officiating. Burial
was in Evergreen Cemetery at Willisburg. Pallbearers were
Todd Lewis, Donovan Cornish, Marty Cornish, Jason Cornish,
John Cornish and Kelly Cornish.
COYLE. Mabel Coyle, 77, Perryville Road, died Wednesday,
November 7, 2001 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born March 29, 1924 in Rose Hill, she was the daughter of the
late Plummer Davis and Myrtle Clark Reynolds. She was the
widow of Clarence Coyle. She was an inspector for Corning
Glass Works of Harrodsburg, a member of Deep Creek Baptist
Church and liked to attend yard sales and collect Avon.
Survivors include: one son, John Wayne Rider, Harrodsburg;
two step sons, Harold Coyle, Lancaster, Donnie (Melissa)
Coyle, Parksville; one daughter, Mary (Kenny) Coyle,
Harrodsburg; three step daughters, Joyce (Chris) Casey,
Junction City, Kathy (James) Fallon, Danville, Shirley (Ronnie)
Lindsey, Gravel Switch; two half brothers, Gerald and David
Reynolds, both of Washington County; one half sister, Rita
Reynolds, Washington County, four grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren and several step grandchildren and step great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Viola
Reynolds and two brothers, Eugene and Burdette Reynolds.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 10, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Lee Patterson, Willie Turpin, Sr., Willie Turpin, Jr., Gary
Clements, Harold Coyle and Donnie Coyle.
DAVIS. Theessa Woods Davis, 98, of 118 Castle Heights,
Harrodsburg, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2001 at her residence.
Born Oct. 7, 1902 in Polly’s Bend in Garrard County, she was
the daughter of late Richard D. and Ida Shultz Woods and was
the widow of Richard (Dick) J. Davis. Mrs. Davis, along with
her late husband, were former owners and operators of Gwinn
Island Resort. She was a member of Centenary United
Methodist Church (past president, United Methodist Women) in
Danville, a graduate of Bethel Academy in Wilmore and
attended Asbury College and EKU (formerly Eastern Kentucky
State Normal School). She also had worked as a teacher in the
Manse community near Paint Lick. Survivors include: a
daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Betty) Watts, Harrodsburg; two
brothers, Floyd Woods, Danville, and Chester Woods,
Lakeside, OK; two sisters, Martha Burkett, York, PA, and
Ginny Sands, Hebron, OH; two grandchildren, and five great-

grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother,
Ezra Woods, and four sisters, Belle Baker, Carrie Price, Bea
Webb and Frances Zoller. Funeral services will be Friday,
Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr.
Robert DeFoor and Wade Arp officiating. Burial will be in the
Old Paint Lick Cemetery, Paint Lick. Visitation will be at the
chapel from 5-9 p.m. Thursday and after 7:30 a.m. Friday.
Pallbears will be Bill Watts, Wesley Watts, Michael Sanders,
Frank Naumann, Norman Zoller, Ron Zoller and Ken Zoller.
Memorials are suggested to Centenary United Methodist
Church, 119 S. Third St., Danville, KY 40422 or Harrodsburg
Baptist Church, 312 S. Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or
Heritage Hospice, 337 W. Broadway, Danville, KY 40422.
DEAN. Louis Anthony (Tony) Dean, 73, of Knoxville, TN, formerly
of Mercer County, died Sunday, August 26, 2001 at the
Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born October 9,
1927 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Carroll Price
and Agnes Huff Dean. He was a retired division manager for
Y-12 in Oak Ridge, TN, and was a member of the St. John
Neumann Catholic Church, Knoxville, TN. He was a 1945
graduate of Harrodsburg High School. Survivors include: his
wife, Sandra K. Dean, Knoxville, TN; three daughters, Ann (Al)
Klensch, Johnson City, TN, Ellen (Mark) Graham, Knoxville,
TN, Nancy (Mike) Jones, Brentwood, TN;’ one step daughter,
Kim (Michael) Foxx, Orlando, FL; two sisters, Peggy Deiss,
Louisville and Betty Henry, Carlsbad, CA; 10 grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor McFatridge
Dean. Funeral services were held in Knoxville, on
Wednesday, August 29 and graveside services at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 30, at Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg
with Father Joseph Muench officiating. Memorials are
suggested to the St. John Neumann Catholic Church Building
Fund, 225 Jamestown St., Knoxville, TN 37922. Visitation will
be Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Alexander and
Royalty Funeral Home.
DOSS. Josephine “Josie” Denton Doss, 80, of 1720 Old Frankfort
Road, Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at
the Hospice Care Center in Lexington. A native of Henry
County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Addie
Lora Neal Denton. She was the widow of Robert Doss. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Victory Chapel
Pentecostal Church in Frankfort. Survivors include: one son,
Charles Robert (Tillie) Doss, Salvisa; two daughters, Lola Neal
Baxter, Lawrenceburg, and Joyce Ann (Clayton) Dale,
Frankfort; two brothers, Alvin Denton, Louisville, Duard
Denton, Frankfort; one sister, Hazel Casey, Frankfort; one half
brother, John Denton, Lawrenceburg; 10 grandchildren, 11
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Funeral
services were held Friday, September 14, at Gash Memorial
Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Don West officiating. Burial
was in the Alton Cemetery in Anderson County.
DURR. Samuel B. Durr, 78, of 684 Beaumont Drive, died
Tuesday, August 17, 2001 at the James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital. Born January 15, 1923 in Mercer County, he was the
son of the late Roy and Pearl Darland Durr. He was a retired
farmer, a member of the Bohon Church of Christ and was an
army veteran of World War II. Survivors include: two brothers,
Philip Durr, Harrodsburg, and Hunter Durr, Liberty; one sister,
Eunice Spoonamore, Madison, TN. He was preceded in death
by a brother, Roy Durr, Jr. Funeral services were held
Monday, August 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with
Howard Whitehouse and Frank Preston officiating. Burial was
in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Durr, John
Durr, Richard Spoonamore, Joe Settles, Morris Durr and Jerry
Burns.
ESTES. John Russell Estes, 77, of Ferguson Road, Lexington,
died Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Hospice Care
Center in Lexington. Born April 15, 1924 in Danville, he was
the son of the late Edward B. and Grace Cosby Estes. He was
the former owner of John Estes Plumbing and Heating in
Lexington and a member of the Salem Church of Christ in
Harrison County. Survivors include: his wife, Ivaline Rogers
Estes, Lexington; two sons, Jack (Dolores) Estes, Jerry W.
(Janice) Price, both of Lexington; two brothers, Walter Estes,
Dothan AL, Edward Estes, Jr., Lexington; two sisters, Lorene
Fryman, Cynthiana, Ruth Clark, Harrodsburg; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by three sisters, Hattie Turner, Susie Estes and
Eudina Fryman. Funeral services were held Saturday,
December 8, at Ware Funeral Home in Cynthiana with Bro.
Scott Winkler officiating. Burial was in the Battle Grove
Cemetery.
ESTES. Walter Ray “Tommy” Estes, 45, of Perryville, formerly of
Winchester, died Monday, September 10, 2001 at the Ephraim
McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Clark County, he
was the son of Irene Woodward Kelly of Harrodsburg and the
late Charlie Thomas Estes. He was a retired HVAC selfemployed
contractor. He was a member of the Ruckerville
Church of Christ, in Clark County, and an army veteran.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Kathy
Zak Estes; three daughters, Latrisha Irene Estes, Lebanon,
Sheena Estes and Tomi Lee Estes, Perryville; one step son,
Christopher Watts, Lexington; one brother, Charlie Estes, Jr.,
South Florida; one sister, Kathy Ingram, Perryville. Memorial
services were held Wednesday, September 12, at the Scobee
Funeral Home in Winchester by Rev. Hilary Claypoole.
EVERMAN. Douglas Wayne Everman, 41, of Lakeland, FL, died
Friday, November 2, 2001. Born April 13, 1960 in Washington
Court House, OH, he was the son of James and Wanda Fulk
Everman. He was a corporate manager of McDonald’s in
Lakeland, FL and a member of the Parkview Baptist Church in
Eufaula, AL. He was a 1978 graduate of Burgin High School.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Charlotte
Harrick Everman, Lakeland, FL; one son, Chase Everman,
Lakeland, FL; two brothers, Mark and Kevin Everman,
Jamestown, OH; one sister, Lisa Everman, Jamestown, OH.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Bessie
Everman, Everett and Arlene Fulk. Memorial srevices were
held at Dukes-Steen Funeral Home in Lakeland, FL, Monday,
November 5. A memorial service will be held at the Jamestown
Church of Christ on Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. The
family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be
made to the Ronald McDonald House in Dayton, OH.
FAIR. Anna Louise Trower Fair, 63, of Shelbyville died
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001 at her home. A native of
Harrodsburg, she was a homemaker and a member of the
Baptist church. Survivors include: her husband, George Fair;
three daughters, Pam Hickman of Spencer County, Jennifer
Fair of Shelbyville and Suzanne Fair of Louisville; a brother,
G.W. Trower of Tucson, AZ; three sisters, Allene Gordon of
Danville, Jean Pittman of Clarksville, IN, and Bea Davis of
Harrodsburg; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shannon Funeral
Home with the Rev. Billy Betts officiating. Burial was in Grove
Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can take the form of
donations to the American Cancer Society.
FREEMAN. Claude B. Freeman, 85, of Palm City, FL, died
Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at the Parkway Health and
Rehab in Stuart, FL. Born in Harrodsburg, he was the owner
and operator of Freeman Builders in Lexington for 35 years.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stuart and a

lifetime member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge in Salvisa.
Survivors include: two daughters, Malinda (John) Parker, Port
Orange, FL and Claudie Cook, Palm City, FL; two grandsons,
three granddaughters and six great grandchildren. Graveside
services were held Friday, November 16, at Spring Hill
Cemetery. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
FREEMAN. Ona Freeman, 72, of 244 Oregon Road, Salvisa, died
Tuesday, Septem-ber 18, 2001 at his residence. Born
September 15, 1929 in Whitley, KY, he was the son of the late
James Leslie and Lula Martin Freeman. He was a retired
Head Operator for Corning glass and was a member of
Claylick Methodist Church. He had served in the US Navy.
Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy Currens Freeman, Salvisa;
one son, Michael (Elizabeth) Freeman, Frankfort; one
daughter, Mary Gina (Russell) Johnson, Frankfort; three
brothers, Raymond Freeman, Lawrenceburg, Donald Freeman,
Lexington, Bob Freeman, Sunnyvale, CA; two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Delmar and G. B.
Freeman, and one sister, Mildred Craig. Funeral services will
be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2001 at the
Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Ryan officiating.
Burial will be in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Ben Freeman, Bill Lyons, Jim Freeman, Dale Freeman,
William Leonard Currens and Ricky Robinson. Honorary
bearers will be nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested
to the Claylick Methodist Church or the American Cancer
Society. Visitation at the chapel after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday
and prior to service on Thursday.
FRITTS. John Forrest Fritts, 55, of Georgetown, died Friday,
October 19, 2001 at Georgetown Community Hospital. He was
born November 30, 1945 in Harrodsburg, son of Charles L.
and Ruby VanArsdale Fritts. He was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, Somerset. A land surveyor and an Air
Force veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Brooks
Riley Fritts, Georgetown; one daughter, Robyn Allen,
Somerset; one son, John Daniel Fritts, Ft. Myers, FL; one step
son, Mike Riley, Georgetown; two step daughters, Kay
Thompson and Gina Mullin, both of Georgetown; four sisters,
Gene (Bob) Ramsey, Memphis, TN, Mary Connelly, Sparr, FL,
Van Fritts, Frankfort, Susan Franklin, Lawrenceburg; 11
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October
23, at the Tucker, Yocum and Wilson Funeral Home in
Georgetown, with Bro. John Cravens officiating. Burial was in
the Georgetown Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were
Brian Franklin, Grant Franklin, Donald Thompson, Jay Brooks,
Billy Mullin and Tony Childress.
GILLILAND. John Gilliland, 93, of Parkway, died Saturday,
September 8, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical
Center in Danville. Born June 13, 1908 in Pike County, IN, he
was the son of the late Arthur and Bertha Cox Gilliland. He was
the widower of Hazel Trusly. He was a retired Baptist minister
and a member of Orange Lake Baptist Church. Survivors
include: two sons, Robert Gilliland, Harrodsburg, Dalton
Gilliland, Nashville; three sisters, Versie Hudson, Myrna Britton
and Macie Marsh, all of Indiana; one grandchild, three great
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, September 12, at the Knauff
Funeral Home, Williston, FL with John Hasick officiating. Burial
was in Redick, FL. Memorials are suggested to the charity of
one’s choice. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of local
arrangements.
GILVIN. Annelle Litteral Gilvin, 77, Main Street, Burgin, died
Thursday, November 1, 2001 at her residence. Born
December 7, 1923 in Washington County, she was the
daughter of the late Hollie Bishop Litteral and Julia Sallee
Literall Adkinson. She was a homemaker, a member of Burgin
Christian church and had attended Fugazzi College. Survivors
include: her husband, William Glen Gilvin, Burgin; one
daughter, Peggy (Jerry) Moss, Burgin; two sons, Stephen
(Tommie) Gilvin, Harrodsburg, Brad (Kathy) Gilvin, Burgin; two
step brothers, Clyde Adkinson, Stockton, MO and Leroy
Adkinson, FL; eight grandchildren, three step grandchildren,
one great grandchild and three step great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Gilvin. Funeral
services were held Saturday, November 3, at the Alexander
and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Linda Gearhart
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Chad Gilvin, Wes Gilvin, Josh Gilvin, Bud VanArsdall,
Melvin Martin and Virgil Elliott, Jr. Honorary bearers were
James Holiday, Mary Alice Holiday, Irene Gibson and Huntley
Royalty.
GODBEY. Carolyn Coyle Godbey, 52, of 3253 Perryville Road,
died Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born March 29,1949 in Washington County, she was the
daughter of the late Willie and Margie Reynolds Coyle.
Survivors include: her husband, Norman Godbey,
Harrodsburg; one son, Allan Godbey, Harrodsburg; seven
sisters, Martha Coyle, June Coyle, and Louise Coyle, all of
Lexington, Elnora Hendren and Barbara Edwards, both of
Perryville, Kathryn Rigney, IN, Joyce Tope, Springfield; two
brothers, Dalton Coyle and Jimmie Coyle both of Springfield.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December
6, at Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville by Rev. John Watts.
Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Jimmy and Daryl Murphy, Dan Johnson, Billy Edwards, Terry
Tope and Larry Lanham. Honorary bearers will be Chris and
James Godbey.
GOODE. Bessie Goode, 106, formerly of Cane Run Street, died
September 29, 2001 at the Charleston Health Care Center in
Danville. Born October 27, 1894 in Boyle County, she was the
daughter of the late William Madison and Susan Armstrong
Phillips. She was the widow of George Briscoe Goode. She
was a retired Boyle County school teacher, a member of
Pioneer Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday School
and played the fiddle on her 100th birthday. She had attended
the Kentucky College for Women, was a graduate of
Georgetown College and a fiddle player. Survivors include
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, October 3, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home with Rev. Lewis Walter officiating. Burial was in the
Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Bishop, Edgar Bishop, J. Hugh
Phillips, John Phillips, Herbert Phillips and Wilton Logue.
Honorary bearers were Leon and Pam Devine, Ann Sallee,
Charlie Clarkston and Floyd Lyons.
GOODLETT. Charles E. Goodlett, 72, of Middletown, OH, died
Friday, October 12, 2001, at Willow Knoll Retirement
Community in Ohio. Born February 4, 1929 in Washington
County, he was the son of the late Edward and George Ann
Cornish Goodlett. He worked at the blast furnace and was an
ore bridge operator for Armco Steel Company, retiring in 1982
after 31 ½ years. He was a member of the Central Baptist
Church. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Ann Goodlett,
OH; three daughters, Linda (Toby) Young, Trenton, OH,
Brenda (Bobby) Adams, Middletown, OH and Jeannie Deaton,
Trenton; one sister, Florence Carroll, Middletown, OH; one
sister-in-law, Mary Goodlett, Harrodsburg; 11 grandchildren, 13
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday,
October 15, at Joseph Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. Burial
was in Woodside Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the
charity of one’s choice.
GOODPASTER. Bob Lee Goodpaster, 69, of 199 Tyler Avenue,
died Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at the UK Medical Center in

Lexington. Born April 14, 1932 in Harrodsburg, he was the son
of Jessie Y. and Myrtle Royalty Horn Goodpaster. He was a
retired employee of Genesco Company of Tennessee and the
Frolic Foot Ware Company in Arkansas. He had been a parttime
employee of Car Quest in Harrodsburg and was an Air
Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his
wife, Betty Shay Goodpaster, Harrodsburg; one son, George
La-Mar Goodpaster, Nashville, TN; two daughters, Georgina
Ra-Mont Hill, Nashville and Tina (Mark) Alexander, Velonia,
AK; one step son, Tommy Canady, Nashville, TN; four step
daughters, Sheri (Phillip) Henderson and Diann (Keith)
Hensley, both of Goodlettsville, TN, Kathy Shoglaud and Laura
Rodrequez, both of CA; two brothers, Clarence Goodpaster
and Willie B. Horn, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Katherine
Short, Salvisa; two grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren and
four step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Sunday, July 15, at the Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in
Goodlettsville, TN with Rev. Bobby Swift officiating. Burial was
in Spring Hill Cemetery, Greenbrier, TN. Pallbearers were
Mark Alexander, Keith Hensley, Phillip Henderson, Maxie Tate
and Tracy Johnson. Memorials are suggested to The
American Cancer Society.
GOWINS. Arlie B. “B” Gowins, 81, of Bryan, OH, formerly of
Mercer County, died Thursday, November 15, 2001 at his
residence. Born in Washington County, he was the son of the
late Caleb and Maggie Jane Votaw Gowins. He was the
widower of Mary Hayden Coker Gowins. He was a retired
welder from Challenge-Cook in Bryan, OH and a member of
Mt. Zion Church in Washington County. Survivors include: two
sons, Marvin B. Gowins, Bryan, OH, Monty Joe Gowins,
Alburn, IN; two daughters, Brenda C. Zabaroni, Rochester Hill,
Michigan, Marilyn Kay Gowins, Defiance, OH; eight
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by two brothers, Clarence and Allen Gowins, one sister,
Rene Cornish; one daughter, Denise Ann Gowins and one son,
Ronald Gowins. Funeral services were held Sunday,
November 18, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home
with Donald Litteral officiating. Burial was in the Cornishville
Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Denny Coslow,
Terry Coslow, Johnny Warner, Donnie Tyler, Tony Gowins,
Larry Gowins, Marty Gowins, Todd Zabaroni and Stephen
Zabaroni.
GREEN. Lovell R. Green, 89, of 494 Larue Street, died Thursday,
July 5, 2001 at his residence. Born August 31, 1911, he was
the son of the late Walter and Myrtle Duggins Green. He was
the widower of Mable Green. He was a retired construction
worker, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a well known
fox hunter. Survivors include: a son, Stanley Green of
Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Julie
Ann. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 8, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Robert L.
Logue officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
GRIFFIN Jr. George Calvin Griffin, Jr., 54, of Highland CA,
formerly of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at the
Redlands Community Hospital in Highland, CA. Born March
30, 1947 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Emma Morgan
Griffin of Harrodsburg and the late George Calvin Griffin, Sr.
He was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and attended
Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. He was a member
of St. Peter AME Church and a real estate agent for Century
21 in Highland, CA. Survivors, in addition to his mother,
include: his wife, Diane Griffin, Highland, CA; one daughter,
Kimberlyn G. Victoria, Springfield, OH; six step children,
Crystal Phelps, Tucson, AZ, Sherry Johnson, Perris, CA,
Christina Preston and Dianna Hopper, both of San Diego, CA,
Elvira Vega, Highland, CA; four brothers, Charles and William
Griffin, both of Harrodsburg, Gregory Griffin, Springfield, OH,
Larry Griffin, Columbus, OH; two sisters, Yvonne Griffin,
Chattanooga, TN, Sarah Griffin, Harrodsburg; 26
grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, August 6, at the Parks Funeral Home with Bro. J. D.
Short, III officiating. A private family scattering of the ashes will
be held at the gravesites of his father and grandparents in
Maple Grove Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
GRIGSBY. Birdie Lee Grigsby, 74, of 348 South Danville Street,
Burgin, died Sunday, December 9, 2001 at the James B.
Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 25, 1927 in
Sarasota, FL, she was the daughter of the late John R. and
Evelyn Wyeth Gillis, Sr. She was the widow of Charles Leslie
Grigsby. She had worked at Cricketeer in Harrodsburg and
Johnathon Logan in Burgin. She was a 1975 graduate of
Danville School of Nursing, a member of the VFW Women’s
Auxiliary, and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son, John C. Grigsby, Stanford, one
brother, John R. Gillis, Jr., Dandridge, TN; two grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Private memorial services were
held Tuesday, December 11, at the Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home with pastor Lonnie Daugherty officiating. Burial
was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
HALLER. Mary Jane Patterson Haller, 73, widow of Edwin F.
Haller, died December 22, 1998 in Boca Raton, FL. Born
February 10, 1925 in Devol, OK she was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Coral Gables in Florida. Survivors
include: one son, Edwin “Pat” Haller; two daughters, Ruth
Haller Deaux and Felicia Haller O’Conner and eight
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter
Susan Hallie Haller, 41, who died September 29, 1994. Susan
was an active member of the Coral Gables Jaycees where she
had been secretary/treasurer and was a member of the Jane
McAfee Chapter of the DAR in Mercer County. Graveside
services for Mary Jane and Susan Haller were held
Wednesday, September 26, in Spring Hill Cemetery with Rev.
James Byrd officiating. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
HANKS. Frances Stone Hanks, 72, of Wildcat Road,
Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, August 19, 2001 at her
residence. A native of Lebanon, she was the widow of Edwin
B. Hanks and daughter of the late Forest and Felice Benedetti
Stone. She was a customer service representative with
Adelphia Cable Co. in Lawrenceburg for 21 years and a 1947
graduate of Cardone Visitation Academy. She was a member
of Sand Spring Baptist Church and the Homemakers Sunday
School Class. Survivors include: two sons, Edwin B. (Della)
Hanks, Jr., Danny (Janet) Hanks; two daughters, Beverly
(Allen) Sparrow, Anita (Frank) Batten, all of Lawrenceburg; her
step mother, Leola Stone, Lexington, two half brothers, Jimmy
Stone, Prospect, and Forest Stone Jr., Lexington; 11
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a sister, Mary Lou Johns. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, August 22, at Sand Spring Baptist Church
with Dr. Mike Hamrick officiating. Burial was in Sand Spring
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Hanks III, Chris Hanks,
Jeremy Hanks, Jason Sparrow, Chad Sparrow, Frank Batten
IV, Chad Morgan Batten, Brandi Daniel Batten, Katrina Boggs,
Melanie Hanks, and Stacy Armstrong. Honorary bearers were
Tom Jones, Chris Lawson, Tommy Anness, Bill Elliott, Steve
Keebortz, Richard Sparrow, Tim Lewis, Clay Peavler, Tim
Nichols, Scott Huff, John Ransdell, Mike Dewolfe, Gary Coffey,
Dennis Lester and Mark Harlow. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Sand Spring Church Building Fund, 1616
Harrodsburg Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
HARLOW. Justin Neil Harlow, 17, of 109 Man O’ War Drive, died
Saturday, September 8, 2001 from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Born December 20, 1983 in Woodford

County, he was the son of Jan Brown of Harrodsburg and Mick
Harlow, Lawrenceburg. He was an employee of Jay Brown
Builders in Harrodsburg, attended Anderson County High
School and the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church. Survivors,
in addition to his parents, include: his step father, Jay Brown,
Harrodsburg; one sister, Nicole Lynn Cammack,
Lawrenceburg; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Roxie Bond
Champion, Lawrenceburg; paternal grandparents, Marie and
Albert Brumback, Versailles; maternal great grandmother,
Geneva Cammak, Lawrenceburg; step grandparents, James
A. and Sarah E. Brown, Harrodsburg. He was preceded in
death by his maternal grandfather, Donald Ray Cammack,
paternal grandfather, Mike Harlow, maternal great
grandparents, Wright and Helen Mitchell Bond, maternal great
grandfather, Allen Cammack, paternal great grandparents, Jim
and Betty Harlow and Cran and Zannie Kincaid. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 13, at
the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Eaton
officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Josh Kays, Anthony Bast, Jordan Cornish,
Russell Oliver, Patrick Billiter, Kirby Sutherland, Justin
Lockard, Skyy Brown, Isrial Brown, Chris Muncey and Greg
Stratton. Honorary bearers will be Neal Young and the class of
2002 at Anderson County High School. Visitation was from
3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, and after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday
and Thursday at the Gash Memorial Chapel. Memorial
contributions are suggested to Multiple Sclerosis Society,
11700 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 500, Louisville, KY 40299.
HARMON. Isa Vena Harmon, 76, of 2313 Bohon Road, died
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at her residence. Born March 22,
1925 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late C. E.
and Lillian Hale Massie. She was the widow of J. B. Harmon.
She had worked as an inspector for Corning Glass Works and
was a member of the Bohon Church of Christ. Survivors
include: one son, William Ronald “Ronnie” (Mary Jo) Keebortz,
Harrodsburg. She was preceded in death by two sons, Carlton
B. Keebortz and Lawrence Keebortz, Jr., two sisters, Mary
Charlotte Massie and Frances Massie. Funeral services were
held Friday, August 31, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with
Frank Preston officiating. Burial was in the Bohon Church of
Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Alvin Burton, Jerry
Burns, Phillip Durr, Jackie Claycomb, Winston Preston and
Terry Durr. Honorary bearers were grandchildren, Larry,
Stephen and Jamison Keebortz, and Jennifer Hammons.
Memorials are suggested to the Bohon Church of Christ
Building Fund.
HARRISON. Eloise Stagner Harrison, 85, formerly of
Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at the
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born
May 22, 1916 in Harlan, she was the daughter of the late
Henry and Mollie Stepp Couch. She was the widow of
Freeman Stagner and Bennie Harrison. She was a
homemaker, loved to fish, and had attended the Leavel Green
Christian Church in Garrard County. Survivors include: four
daughters, Mollie (George W.) Whitley, Lithonia, GA, Stella
Quinn, Harrodsburg, Rosa Lee (Robert) Clausen, Sanford, FL,
Rita Kay (Jamie) Sebastian, Crab Orchard; 10 grandchildren,
21 great grandchildren; two half brothers. She was preceded in
death by a son, John Freeman Stagner, and one grandson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 24, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Harvie Spry
officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were J. W. Quinn, Howard Allen Jr., Danny Lister,
Robert Clausen, Thomas Stewart and Jamie Sebastian.
Honorary bearers were Paul Lee Wilham, G. W. Whitley,
Anthony Releford and Bobby Quinn.
HEDGSPETH. Elvin Hedgspeth, 67, of Louisville, brother of Rita
Hardin, Harrodsburg, died Thursday, October 18, 2001 at the
Suburban Hospital in Louisville. Graveside services were held
Saturday, October 20, 2001 at the Cornishville Baptist Church
Cemetery with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Alexander and
Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. There
was no visitation.
HENDREN. Nina Shewmaker Hendren, 75, of Mackville, passed
away Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at her residence. Born
May 20, 1926 in Washington County, she was the daughter of
the late Lonnie and Clara Crouch Shewmaker. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Mackville Christian Church.
Survivors include: her husband, R. C. Hendren, Mackville; one
son, Larry Roy (Karen) Hendren, Freeport, FL; one sister,
Jewell Settles, Lexington; two brothers, Kelly Shewmaker,
Boston, and Manuel Shewmaker of Mt. Sterling. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Kay Hendren, a
granddaughter, Michelle Hendren, a half- brother, Marshall
Shewmaker and a half sister, Beulah Birch. Funeral services
were held Saturday, August 18, at the Carey and Son Funeral
Home with Bro. Ken Ward and Bro. Fred Whitacre officiating.
Burial was in the Peter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul
Settles, Joe Settles, Kelly Shewmaker, David Shewmaker,
Robert “Butch” Russell, Allen Bottoms and David Bottoms.
Honorary bearers were Harry Settles, Joe Logsdon, Donald
Pinkston, Everett Lee Russell, Glenn Allen Arnold, Eddie
Young, Doug Pinkston, Carl Gabhart, Marty Hatchett and Jeff
Settles.
HENSON. Gabriel Paul Henson, son of Kevin and Megan
Fitzwater Henson was stillborn Tuesday, September 18, 2001
at the Central Baptist Hospital. Additional survivors include:
two sisters, Hannah and Karah Henson, Mercer County;
paternal grandparents, R. C. and Carolyn Henson,
Harrodsburg; maternal grandparents, Bob and Paula Reister,
Mercer County; paternal great grandmothers, Clarice Brock,
Mercer County and Sarah B. Henson, Berea, maternal great
grandfather, John Sebald, OH. Funeral Mass was held
Thursday, September 20, at the St. Andrew Catholic Church
with Father Joe Muench officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
HOLDERMAN. Jewell Cecelia Holderman, 70, of Claybrook
Avenue, Springfield, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 at the
Norton Hospital in Louisville. Born July 26, 1931 in Mercer
County, she was the daughter of the late Guy S. and Minerva
Bottoms Coovert. She was a member of the Bethlehem
Baptist Church and was the owner and operator of the former
Home Away From Home Day Care Center. Survivors include:
her husband, Ruben Holderman, Springfield; two daughters,
Mrs. Walter (Beverly) Dubicki, Louisville, Mrs. Reginald
(Marilyn) Resper, Fairview Heights, IL; one son, Ruben
Holderman, Jr., Las Vegas, NV; her step father, Bill Seay,
Miami, FL; one sister, Billie Jane Deweese, New Albany, FL;
one brother, Donald Seay, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; seven
grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday, November 11, at the Carey and Son
Funeral Home with Rev. J. T. Kirkpatrick, officiating. Burial was
in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Pallbearers were Derrick
Holderman, Reggie Resper, Jeffrey Lyons, Joshua Holderman,
Mark Badgett and Timmy Smith.
HOOPER Jr. James William Hooper, Jr., age 7, of Hoophole
Road, Lawrenceburg, died Friday, June 22, 2001, at his
residence. Born July 18, 1993 in Frankfort, he was the son of
James William and Michelle Harley Hooper, of Lawrenceburg.
He was a second grader at Western Elementary School in
Anderson County and a member of Grapevine Christian
Church in Mercer County. He enjoyed tee-ball, fishing and

Pokemon. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: a
sister, Haley Danielle Hooper, Lawrenceburg; maternal
grandparents, Jewell and Jennie Harley, Lawrenceburg;
paternal grandmother, Ida Hooper, Lawrenceburg; maternal
great grandparents, Walter and Alpha Harley, Lawrenceburg.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,
Fountain Hooper. Funeral services were held Monday, June
25, at Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. Claude
Waldridge and Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in the
Darnell Cemetery in Anderson County. Pallbearers were
Vernon Drury, Calvin Hill, Bobby Hooper, Travis Harley, Eddie
Harley and David Stratton. Honorary bearers were students
and staff of Western Elementary School and the staff at the
University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital and Clinic.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of Contributions to
the James William Hooper Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Century
Bank, 201 W. Woodford St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
HORN Jr. John Horn, Jr., 53, of 605 Talmage-Mayo Road, died
Monday, July 16, 2001 as the result of an automobile accident
in Louisville. Born October 21, 1947 in Harrodsburg, he was
the son of the late John and Lillie R. Burns Horn. He worked
as a truck driver for Patton Brothers in Mercer County and was
a member of Magnolia Street Christian Church and Masonic
Lodge #777 F&AM. Survivors include: his wife, Karen Denise
Horn; two sons, Kevin and Michael Horn; two daughters,
Jesseca Horn Stephens, and Amanda (Mandy) Taylor, all of
Harrodsburg; five sisters, Laurie Devine and Valeria Kidd,
Harrodsburg, Lois Kidd and Mary Traynor, both of Lexington,
Bertie Gooch, Danville; four grandchildren, Caitlyn, Jackson,
Morgan and Gracie. He was preceded in death by two sisters,
Alma Horn and Florence Kidd. Funeral services will be held at
2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel
with Bro. Terry Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Smith, Rex Kidd, David
Traynor, Dennis Traynor, Glenn Devine, Joe Ballard, Alex
Cochran and Jim Keller. Visitation after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday
and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral chapel.
HUFF. James Byron Huff, 85, of Runyon Road, died Monday,
November 26, 2001 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born
January 10, 1916 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late
Arthur J. and Margaret L. McCrystal Huff. He was the widower
of Mildred Long Huff. He was a retired Corning Glass
employee and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
He was a Kentucky Colonel, and an accomplished woodworker
and furniture maker. He was a member of the American
Legion, VFW, and was an army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: two daughters, Teresa Huff Bringarder,
Cocoa Beach, FL; Shelia Huff Dean, Harrodsburg; one brother,
Mike Huff, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorna
Jean Huff. A funeral mass was held Wednesday, November
28, at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Joe Muench
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Bill and Jim McGlone, Jim and Rickie Hill, Bronson Yeast
and Earl Sherrow. Memorials are suggested to the St. Andrew
Catholic Church Building Fund. Ransdell Funeral Chapel in
charge of arrangements.
HUFF. MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52, American
Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54 conducted
Military Rites for James B. Huff at Spring Hill Cemetery on
November 28, 2001. Those attending were Roy Freeman,
James Tewmey, Marion Mershon, Tom Denny, Preston Burgin,
Joe Harlow and Howard Howells. William Gravely served as
bugler.
HUME. Hannah Lydia Hume, 89, of 339 Cornishville St., died
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born
August 13, 1911 in Dover, CO, she was the daughter of the
late Arthur P. and Hattie Lewis Sanders. She was the widow of
Bennie Hume. She was a retired custodian and a member of
Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons,
Bennie Lee Hume, Harrodsburg, Jimmy (Norma) Hume,
Russell Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Alma) Wilham,
Harrodsburg, Katherine Bowman, Graefenburg; one brother,
Tommy Sanders, CA; two sisters, Mary Goodlett and Charlotte
Smith, both of Harrodsburg; 13 grandchildren and 28 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Virgil
Hume. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 29, at the
Ransdell Funeral Chapel with James Harley officiating. Burial
was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Phillips,
Michael Hume, Gary Gene Hume, Larry Dale Hume, Leroy
Bowman, Marvin Bowman Jr., Ronnie Mullins, Michael Hume
Jr. Memorials are suggested to Gideons International Bible
Fund, PO Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, or Fellowship
Baptist Church, Cornishville St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
HUME. Lois V. Sebastian Hume, 79, Village Square, Lancaster,
died Sunday, November 4, 2001 at Garrard County Memorial
Hospital. Born March 4, 1922 in Garrard County, she was the
daughter of the late Virgil and Elsie Long Sebastian. She was
the widow of Charlie Thomas Hume. She was a member of
Freedom Baptist Church and had retired from the former Tocco
Sewing Factory in Wilmore. Survivors include: three
daughters, Carol Jean (David) Ray and Nancy Helen (Bobby)
Young, both of Lancaster, Patsy Charlene (Robert B.) Bailey,
Mercer County; one son, Jackie Ray (Vicki) Hume, Lancaster;
two brothers, Paul Sebastian and William Sebastian, both of
Lancaster; three sisters, Lillian Hume, Lancaster, Ruth Oakes,
Greensburg, IN, Jane Marquart, Indianapolis, IN; six
grandchildren, one step grandson, five great grandchildren and
one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a
son, Jimmy Clay Hume and a brother, Herald Sebastian.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 7, at
Ramsey Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Bryce McCulley.
Burial was in the Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Kenneth “Skinner” Prewitt, David Sebastian, Ronnie Hume,
Rayford Wilmont, Thomas Hume and Wesley Naylor.
HUNN Sr. Wendrell “Pat” Hunn, Sr., age 89, died Thursday,
August 30, 2001 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born August 16, 1912 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the
late Albert B. and Jesse Clay Hunn. He attended West Side
School and worked as a dry cleaner for Model Laundry for
many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church where
he served as deacon, church treasurer, trustee, senior choir,
men’s choir and was a member of the Brotherhood. Survivors
include: his wife, Marie Bryant Hunn, Harrodsburg; one son,
Rev. Wendrell (Lena) Hunn Jr.; eight grandchildren and 13
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter,
Mary Helen Hunn Laye, two brothers, Albert and Vernon Hunn,
two sisters, Earline Bryant and Cora Hunn. Funeral services
were held Monday, September 3, at the First Baptist Church
with Rev. Virgil Hill officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randall and Truman Bartleson,
Kenneth Jones, Chris Short, James Thurman, and Leon
Vandyke, Jr. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
INGRAM. Ruth McDonald Ingram, 95, of Tanbark Healthcare
Center, Lexington, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at Tanbark.
Born March 2, 1906 in Mortonsville, she was the daughter of
the late Chilton Allen and Mary Belle Johnston McDonald. She
was the widow of Samuel Givens (Gip) Ingram. She was a
former housewife and a member of the Harrodsburg United
Presbyterian Church and a former Sunday School teacher.
She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, a member
of Alpha XI Delta Sorority, and a former member of the Mercer
County Library Board. Survivors include: one son, James G.

(Janet Thomas) Ingram, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Eugenia
“Genie” (Dr. Thomas) Whayne, Lexington; six grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, at the Harrodsburg United
Presbyterian Church with John Contini officiating. Burial will be
in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Souder, Paul
Oliverio, Mark Olive, Tom Whayne Jr., Tom Whayne III and
James Whayne. Memorials are suggested to the United
Presbyterian Church, 326 South Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY
40330 or the Alzheimer’s Association (Lexington/Bluegrass
Chapter), 836 Euclid Avenue, Suite 322, Lexington, KY 40502.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral
Chapel, Thursday, October 4.
ISHAM. James M. Isham, 70, of Mackville Road, died Saturday,
July 28, 2001 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born
October 8, 1930 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late
Charlie and Leora Gibson Isham. He was a member of the
New Harmony Baptist Church in Mackville, a retired Corning
Glass Works employee, a farmer and veteran of the U. S.
Marine Corps. Survivors include: three brothers, Robert Lee
Isham, Charles R. Isham, and C. H. Isham, all of Harrodsburg;
two sisters, Louise Rogers, Harrodsburg and Aline Matherly,
Washington County. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July
31, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Barry
Harmon and Bro. Randy Hawkins officiating. Burial was in
Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Rogers, Jr.,
William David Rogers, Major Hollis D. Isham, Eddie Bast,
Robbie Rogers, John David Rogers, Timmy Rogers, Troy
David Rogers and Billy Matherly. Honorary bearers were
Jeremy Matherly, Tommy Yates, Rodney Harris and members
of his New Harmony Baptist Church Sunday School class.
JARVIS. Joseph Leonard Jarvis, 85, of 102 Leonardwood,
Ashwood Place, Frankfort, died Tuesday, November 27, 2001.
A native of Gravel Switch, he was the son of the late William
M. and Nellie Balden Jarvis Sr. He was a retired Lieutenant,
Kentucky State Police and a retired director of Office Services,
for Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company. He was a
graduate of the Southern Police Institute University of
Louisville and Northwestern University Police Institute. He was
a former member of the East Frankfort Kiwanis and member,
deacon, and elder of the South Frankfort Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Eva Margaret Conder Jarvis,
Frankfort; one son, Leonard Thomas Jarvis, Frankfort; one
daughter, Mrs. Lowell (Patricia) Webb, Maysville; one brother,
Rev. William M. Jarvis, Nashville, TN; four grandchildren..
Funeral services were held Friday, November 30, at the South
Frankfort Presbyterian Church, Frankfort, with Rev. Walter C.
Sutton officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery in
Harrodsburg. Pallbearers were Ben Moore, Presley Winner,
Jim Hardy, Larry Varney, Dan Allen, Earl Douglas Balden and
Doug Hippe. Harrod Brothers Funeral Home in Frankfort was
in charge of arrangements.
JOHNSON. Victor Leroy Johnson, 47, of South Lexington
Avenue, Wilmore, died unexpectedly at his home Thursday,
August 30, 2001. He was the son of Leonard Leroy and
Wandalou Wilson Johnson of Wilmore. He had been an
employee of Mclane-Cumberland for several years. Survivors
include: one daughter, Crystal Gail Johnson (Kris) Shell,
Harrodsburg; a step son, Bobby Lee Johnson, Nicholasville;
one sister, Judy Christine Johnson, Nicholasville; one brother,
Randall Lee Johnson, Wilmore. Funeral services were held
Saturday, September 1, at the Hager and Cundiff Funeral
Home in Nicholasville with Leonard Fitch officiating. Burial was
in the Wilmore Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmie Lee
Johnson, Randall Lee Johnson, Kris A. Shell, Johnny Adams,
Daniel Fielder, Marty Baker, William Reed and Mike Johnson.
JONES. Janice Yates Jones, 54, W. Office Street, died
Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell
Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 12, 1947 in
Mercer County, she was the daughter of Rosalind Yates,
Harrodsburg, and the late Lucian Yates, Jr. She was a
member of First Baptist Church, where she was a choir
member. She was an LPN, a graduate of Kentucky School of
Nursing and a former nurse at James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital. She was a housekeeper and Eaton employee. She
was an avid UK basketball fan. Survivors, in addition to her
mother, include: her husband, William Jones, Harrodsburg; two
sons, Kevin Jones, Harrodsburg, Jason Jones, Lexington; two
daughters, Janet Jones and Cindy Jones, both of Harrodsburg;
three brothers, Rev. Phillip (Jeanie) Yates, Harrodsburg,
Lucian (Vietta) Yates, and David (Phyllis) Yates; one sister,
Betsy Y. Napier, Harrodsburg; four grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Lucretia Ann Yates. Funeral
services were held Saturday, December 8, at the First Baptist
Church with Rev. Virgil Hill and Rev. M. L. Trabue officiating.
Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andre
Jones, Harry Napier, Cappy Wheeler, Ricky Jones, Walter
Harrison and Phillip VanDyke. Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
KEELING. Lynn Norris Keeling, 63, of Claybrooke Avenue,
Springfield, died Friday, July 27, 2001 at the Norton Spring
View Hospital in Lebanon. Born August 13, 1937, at Mackville,
he was a son of the late Ruel and Jewell Shewmaker Keeling.
He was a charter member of the Lebanon Christian Church
and served as board member and elder. He was a U. S. Navy
veteran and a retired employee of the General Electric
Company of Louisville. Survivors include: his wife, Carol
Morris Keeling, Springfield, two daughters, Vickie Vance,
Maysville, Sheila Keeling, Springfield; two brothers, Morrison
Keeling, Louisville, and Leon Keeling, Harrodsburg; three
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 29, at
the Carey and Son Funeral Home in Springfield, with Bro. Bud
Owen officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at
Willisburg. Pallbearers were Rick Mattingly, Rick Rice, Rick
Reed, Rick Moore, Chris Shewmaker and Johnny Nelson.
Honorary bearers were Ralph Hoppes, Carl Hardin, Jim Chelf,
John Paul Mardis, Wayne Hancock and James Bell.
KENDRICK. Alma C. Kendrick, 79, of 730 Calvary Lane, died
Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at her residence. Born July 27,
1921 in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Jeff
and Lina Burchett Coffey. She was the widow of Harry
Kendrick. Survivors include: four daughters, Mrs. David
(Shirley) Bryant and Mrs. Charles (Anna) Baker, both of
Harrodsburg, Mrs. Ashland (Wanda) Joseph of Russell, and
Mrs. Scott (Margie) Zoeckler, Nicholasville; six sons, David
(Dona) Kendrick and Melvin Kendrick, both of Harrodsburg,
Harry (Lynda) Kendrick, Mt. Washington, William Kendrick
Chicago, IL; Kenneth (Bonnie) Kendrick, Georgetown, Steve
(Patricia) Kendrick, Danville; one brother, Wilburn Coffey and
one sister, Velda Wilson, both of Monticello; 34 grandchildren
and 33 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Bohon
Christian Church. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 15,
in the chapel of the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in
Monticello, with Rev. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial was in
Elk Spring Cemetery in Monticello. Pallbearers were
grandsons, Jeffery Schwartz, David Kendrick Jr., Hogan
Kendrick, Jessie Kendrick, Ashland Joseph Jr., Eric Kendrick,
Seth Kendrick and Derek Baker. Honorary pallbearers were
her other 26 grandchildren.
KEY. Bessie Mae Key, 65, of 726 Fairview Court, died Friday,
September 7, 2001 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical
Center in Danville. Born October 2, 1935 in Stanford, she was
the daughter of the late J. Leon and Isabella McCormack Davis

and was the widow of George Wallace Key. She was a retired
Registered Nurse for Haggin Memorial and Kentucky State
Hospitals. She was a member of the Harrodsburg United
Presbyterian Church, Kentucky Nursing Association, and the
Pioneer Saddle Club. Survivors include: one son, George Key
Jr., Moreland; one daughter, Linda F. Harmon, Mercer County;
one step daughter, Suela Wright, Lexington; two brothers,
Philip Davis, Trenton, OH, Harold Davis, Harrodsburg; one
sister, Frances Teater, Middletown, OH; eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Wanda Lee Key.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 9, at the
Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. John Contini officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Gill,
Joe Keller, Ricky Burns, Bill Davis, Sonny Driskell, Nathan
Arvin, Philip Davis Jr., and Tony Gray. Honorary bearers were
members of the Pioneer Saddle Club. Memorials are
suggested to the Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY
40422.
KING. Carl King, 69, of Old Dixville Road, died Saturday,
November 3, 2001 at his residence. Born July 29, 1933 in
Mercer County, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and
Pearly Cooley King. He was the widower of Ruth White King.
He was a former City of Harrodsburg employee where he
worked at Spring Hill Cemetery and enjoyed fishing and motor
sports. Survivors include: one son, Cash Ray Moore,
Harrodsburg; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Orvill Leslie King,
Raymond Melvin King, Calvin King, Henry Garland King and
Lowell A. King; four sisters, Mable King Cross, Ruby Mae King
Waits, Barbara Jean King McCrystal and Georgia Isham King.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 6, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Coontz
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Troy Moore, Donnie Stinnett, Joey Wesley, Rusty Davis,
Toby Collier and Jeff Raider.
KING. Dallas Bryce King, infant son of Mark and Judy Roller King,
was stillborn, Friday, November 16, 2001. In addition to his
parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Kenny
and Carolyn Roller of Bradsfordsville; his paternal
grandparents, Bob and Pat King, Danville; great grandparents,
Ila Chilton and Wilmar Pendleton, Nellie Rakes and Margaret
Roller; aunts and uncles, Tim and Kim King, Jennifer and
Darrell Lainhait, Kenny Ray and Misty Roller. Graveside
services were held Monday, November 16, at the Wilder
Funeral Home in Perryville, by Bro. Robert Judd. Burial was in
the Old Liberty Cemetery, Bradfordsville. In lieu of flowers,
memorials are suggested In Memory of Dallas, c/o Kenny and
Carolyn Roller, 1220 Kendron Road, Bradfordsville.
KING. Kenneth D. King, 65, Riverside Drive, died Friday, November
9, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
in Danville. Born June 26, 1936 in Parksville, he was the son
of the late Virgil Lee and Viola Johnson King. He was a retired
school superintendent for the Mercer County School System
where his accomplishments included: the renovation of the
high school cafeteria, library and bus garage; additions to the
Mercer Elementary; construction of the playground; tennis
courts, greenhouse and Board of Education office; computer
labs and the construction of the Kenneth D. King Middle
School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from UK,
Masters in Educational Administration and Masters Plus 34
hours certification as School Superintendent from Eastern
Kentucky University. He had been a science teacher in the
Fayette, Jessamine and Mercer County school systems as well
as the principal for the Mercer County School systems. His
military experience included the U. S. Navy, Naval Reserves,
Kentucky National Guard and Naval Intelligence, as well as
retirement from the Army Reserves. He was a member of the
Fellowship Baptist Church where he taught the Junior Boys
Sunday School Class, was a member of Fellowship Baptist
Men’s Group and he served as an usher. He was a member of
the American Legion, Kentucky Education Association,
National Education Association, Kentucky Association of
School Superintendents, Kentucky Association of Secondary
School Principals, Kentucky Association of School
Administrators, National Association of Science Teachers,
Kentucky Coaches Association, Kentucky Retired Teachers
Association and the Mercer County Retired Teachers.
Survivors include: his wife, Patsy Baker King, Harrodsburg;
one son, Kenny (Carla) King, Harrodsburg; two daughters,
Terri (Kevin) Montgomery, Nicholasville, Debbie (Duane)
Lester, Harrodsburg; one sister, Patricia Reeves, Lexington;
seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren. His was
preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his
children, Ruth Southard King, one sister, Louise Lister, one
brother, Esker King. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
November 13, 2001 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home with Bro. James Harley and Kenneth Meredith
officiating. Burial with military rites was in the Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Denson, David Denson,
Kenneth Huffman, Jerry Kays, Leroy Darland, Harold Baker,
Jr., Bob Baker and Gary Baker. Honorary bearers were J.
Hugh Philips, Gerald Lister, Joe Denson, Mike Barnard, Danny
Reeves, Ronnie Sims, and J. H. Newby.
KING. MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52, American
Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54 conducted
Military Rites for Kenneth King at Spring Hill Cemetery on
November 13, 2001. Those attending were Roy Freeman,
Lucian Landers, Marion Mershon, DeWitt Sims, Joe Harlow,
Chris Stines, Tom Rappleye, Preston Burgin, Tom Denny and
–Howard Howells. William Gravely served as bugler.
KNIGHT. Welby Lee Knight, 77, of Salvisa, died Thursday, July
26, 2001 in Danville. Born March 15, 1924 in Russell County,
he was the son of the late Henry and Menerva Chumbley
Knight. He was self employed. Survivors include: his wife,
Ethel Marie Brown Knight; one son, Henry Lee Knight; one
grandchild and two great grandchildren, all of Salvisa. Funeral
services were held Monday, July 30 at the McKinney-Brown
Funeral Home in Liberty, with Bro. Clifford DeHart officiating.
Burial was in South Fork Cemetery.
KRANTZ. Nellie Krantz, 90, formerly of Harrodsburg, died
September 27, 2001 at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in
Barberton, OH. She was a daughter of the late Ed and Stattie
Gritton Camic. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist
Church and a member of Betty Dean’s Sunday School class.
Survivors include: one daughter, Sandra (Darrell) Anderson,
Springfield, IL; one son, Donald (Virginia) Pinkston, Akron, OH;
two sisters, Sylvia Coyle and Louise Noel, both of
Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter,
Anna Jewell Pinkston, five brothers and three sisters.
Memorial services were held at the Green Lawn Memorial Park
Ivy Chapel in Akron, OH. The family requests memorial gifts
be given to the Harrodsburg Baptist Church or Harrodsburg
Baptist Foundation.
LANE, MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52, American
Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54 conducted
Military Rites for Thomas E. Lane at Ebenezer Cemetery on
July 27, 2001. Those attending were: Roy Freeman, Tom
Denny, Preston Burgin, Joe Harlow, James Carey, Richard
Shewmaker, Lucian Landers, Marion Mershon, Tom Rappleye,
James L. Tewmey and Howard Howells. William Gravely
served as bugler.

LANE. Thomas Elmer Lane, 86, 929 Providence Road, died
Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born
June 26, 1915 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late
William Hartford and Sue Hurst Lane. He was a retired farmer,
a Mercer County magistrate for 29 years and a member of the
Ebenezer Church of Christ. He was an Army veteran of World
War II where he earned three bronze stars, American Defense
Service Medal, and a Purple Heart for service in France.
Survivors include: his wife, Wanda Shirley Lane, Harrodsburg;
four sons, William Larry Lane, Bentley S. Lane and John David
Lane, all of Mercer County, and James Carter Lane,
Cleveland, TN; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas E. Lane, Jr., a
daughter Laura Sue Lane, and a brother, William Arthur Lane.
Funeral Services were held Friday, July 27, at the Ebenezer
Church of Christ with John Kesel and Richard Easterling
officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Bentley D. Lane, Clayton Lane, Jonathan Lane, Ryan
Lane, Robert Wallace, Joe Warner, Joseph Lane and Timothy
Lane. Honorary bearers were members of Ebenezer and
Hopewell Sunday School class. Memorials are suggested to
the Gideon Bible Fund, Ebenezer Church of Christ or the
Hopewell Baptist Church.
LATHREM. Jewell Wise Lathrem, 98, of Cedar Creek Road in
Owenton, died Friday, August 24, 2001 at the Owen County
Memorial Hospital. Born April 7, 1903 in Franklin County, she
was the daughter of the late Sam and Gertie Barns Wise. She
was a housewife. Survivors include: one son, Ray Lathrem,
Harrodsburg; one daughter, Joyce Ann Lathrem, Monterey.
Seven grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 14 great great
grandchildren and two great great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the McDonald Funeral Home,
Seminary Street, in Owenton, August 27, with Rev. Wayne
Kelly officiating. Burial was in the Monterey Cemetery.
LAWSON. Rick Lance Lawson, 45, of Dunnellon, FL, died
Sunday, September 30, 2001 in Dunnellon. Born December
30, 1955 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Marcus Arnold and
Helen Crews Lawson of Dunnellon, FL. He was a former
marketing manager of Tech Data Corp. in Clearwater, FL and
the owner of “Natures Very Best,” in Dunnellon, FL. He was
also a member of the Sierra Club in St. Petersburg, FL and
was a Baptist. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his
wife Cindy Lawson, Dunnellon, FL; three step daughters, Misty
Hooks, Dunnellon, FL, Dawn Cyrus and Holly Connelly, both of
St. Petersburg, FL; one brother, Vance Lawson, Dunnellon, FL;
three step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, October 4, at Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon
Chapel, 19939 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon, FL.
LAWSON. Rick Lance Lawson, 45, of Dunnellon, FL, died
Sunday, September 30, 2001 in Dunnellon. Born December
30, 1955 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Marcus Arnold and
Helen Crews Lawson of Dunnellon, FL. He was a former
marketing manager of Tech Data Corp. in Clearwater, FL and
the owner of “Natures Very Best,” in Dunnellon, FL. He was
also a member of the Sierra Club in St. Petersburg, FL and
was a Baptist. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his
wife Cindy Lawson, Dunnellon, FL; three step daughters, Misty
Hooks, Dunnellon, FL, Dawn Cyrus and Holly Connelly, both of
St. Petersburg, FL; one brother, Vance Lawson, Dunnellon, FL;
three step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, October 4, at Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon
Chapel, 19939 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon, FL.
LAY III. Lawrence “Larry” Lay III, 50, of 5903 N. Point Court,
Midlothian, VA, died Sunday, November 4, 2001 at his
residence. Born August 6, 1951 in Mercer County, he was the
son of Lawrence and Eva Ashford Lay Jr. of Harrodsburg. He
worked as a chemist and ballistic expert for Allied Signal Corp.
and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. He
received his bachelors degree from Western Kentucky
University and a masters from Averitt College. Survivors, in
addition to his parents, include: his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie”
Bailey Lay, Midlothian, VA; one son, James Lawrence Lay,
Midlothian, VA; one brother, James Edward Lay, Harrodsburg;
on sister, Diane Carter, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, November 7, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel
with Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin Wells, Marvin Ashford,
Ronald Ashford, Jimmy Hyte Ashford , Sammy Carr and Vic
Muncie. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes
Association or the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
LESTER. Claude Lester, 90, Mackville Road, died Monday,
August 6, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical
Center in Danville. Born September 2, 1910 in Mercer County,
he was the son of the late Andrew and Sarah Mayes Lester.
He was a member of Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church where he
belonged to the Senior Men’s Sunday School Class, was a
farmer and a long time resident of the Rose Hill Community.
Survivors include: his wife, Prilia Hungate Lester, Harrodsburg;
one son, Roger Lester, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Helen
Claunch, Boyle County; three grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
August 8, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with
Rev. Don Reed and Rev. Larry Redding officiating. Burial was
in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. W. Logue, Kermit
Logue, Tom Nichols, Llewellin Peavler, Sam Devine, Ezra
Tatum, Jr., and Eugene Mayes. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY
40422.
LISTER. Louise Ann King Lister, 76, of Pine Hill Drive, Danville,
died Friday, August 10, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital in
Lexington. Born March 9, 1925 in Parksville, she was a
daughter of the late Virgil Lee and Viola Johnson King. She
was the widow of Raymond Lister. She was retired from
Eastern State and Kentucky State hospitals, where she worked
as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Parksville
Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Gerald Ray (Julie)
Lister, Harrodsburg; one brother, Kenneth D. King,
Harrodsburg; one sister, Patricia Reeves, Lexington; one
grandchild and one great grandchild. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Betty Maxene Lister. Funeral services
were held Monday, August 13, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home
in Danville. Burial was in the Parksville Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Kenny King, Kevin Montgomery, Scott Denson, David
Denson, Steve Brown and Duane Lister. (Aug 16, 2001).
LONG. Henry C. Long, 94, of Louisville, formerly of Harrodsburg,
died Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at his residence. He was a
production worker for General Electric and a member of the
Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel,
a member of Plum Masonic Lodge #862, Hiram Grand Council
of Kentucky #70, and Eureka Chapter #101. Survivors include:
his wife, Ann Parrott Long, Louisville; one daughter, Barbara
Hendren, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Mary Gaddis and Juanita
Baxter; one brother, Bradley Long; three grandchildren and five
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday,
August 11, 2001 at the Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Home,
3601 Taylor Blvd., Louisville. Burial was in Louisville Memorial
Gardens West. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to
Hospice and Palliative Care of Louisville or Kosair Charities.
(Aug 16, 2001).
MATTINGLY. Sister Therese Martin Mattingly, 94, an Ursuline
Sister of Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount, Ky., died Oct.
20, 2001, at Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse. She was in her
74th year of religious life. A native of Loretto, Sister Therese
Martin was an educator in Kentucky parochial schools for 55

years. In 1954, she opened St. Andrew School in Harrodsburg
and taught there until 1960. Her ministry also included St. Ann
School, Howardstown; St. Columba, St. Denis, and St.
Bartholomew schools, Louisville; St. Bernard School,
Clementsville; Holy Name of Mary School, Calvary; St. Andrew
School, Harrodsburg, and St. Paul School, Leitchfield. She was
principal and teacher at St. Charles and St. Augustine Schools
in Lebanon. From 1984 to l996 she served as outreach
minister in Benton. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1996.
Sister Therese Martin was preceded in death by two sisters
and two brothers. She is survived by several nieces and a
nephew and the members of her religious community.
Services were Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Mount Saint Joseph
Chapel in Maple Mount and burial was in the convent cemetery
at Maple Mount. Memorial contributions can take the form of
donations in memory of Therese Martin Mattingly to the
ministries of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001
Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.
MAYES. Donald Mayes, 57, of Anita Lane, Richmond, died
Monday, August 20, 2001 at his residence. Born in Owsley
County, he was the son of the late Abel and Martha McIntosh
Mayes. He was a drywall hanger and finisher with R. & R.
Drywall in Lexington and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors
include: three brothers, Bradley (Bobbie Ruth) Mayes,
Cincinanti, OH, Bobby (Kathy) Mayes, Owsley County, Larry
(Charlene) Mayes, Winchester; two sisters, Barbara (Henry)
Turner, Owsley County, Bessie (David) Turner, Springboro,
OH. Other survivors include a niece, Rosalind Turner,
Harrodsburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August
23, at the Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home in
Richmond with Harry Bevel officiating. Burial will be in Cow
Creek Cemetery in Owsley County. Pallbearers will be Larry
Duggins, Rocky Chasteen, Junior Delbert Abrams, Elvie
Evans, Donald Gross Jr., Shawn Mayes, Michael Turner and
Tucker McCormack. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to
9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
MAYS. Bentley L. (Linkey) Mays, 61, of 615 Storey Avenue, died
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at the St. Joseph Hospital in
Lexington. Born May 17, 1940 in Barbourville, he was the son
of Jewell Mays of Danville and the late Bentley T. Mays. He
was a retired employee of Lexmark and a former horse trainer.
He attended Bate School in Danville and was a member of
First Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board and
was a trustee. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his
wife, Arnetta M. Mays, Harrodsburg; two sons, Sean Steven
Mays, Louisville, Jeremy Mays, Harrodsburg; two daughters,
Arnee Mays Payne, Cincinnati, Sonja Mays Taylor, Nashville;
three brothers, Butch Mays, Lexington, Marvin Mays,
Louisville, and Wendell Mays, Danville; four sisters, Mary
Johnson, Louisville, Rosa Smith and Judy Terrance, both of
Danville, and. Anita Covington, Harrodsburg; five
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday,
September 15, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Virgil A. Hill,
officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Andy Harris, Leon VanDyke, Jr., Wallace Parks, James
Thurman, Scott Jones and Larry Hudson. Parks Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
McCLOUD. Mary Lee McCloud, 79, of Louisville, formerly of
Ocklawoha, FL, died Saturday, December 8, 2001 at Norton
Audubon Hospital. Born September 22, 1922 in Seco, KY, she
was the daughter of the late Webb and Mattie Bell Basham
Kiser. She was the widow of Roscoe W. McCloud. She was a
homemaker. Survivors include: three daughters, Jeanette
Thompson, Beverly Willhite and Lynn Cone; two sons, Robert
W. and Kenneth D. McCloud; one sister, Patsy Walters; one
brother, Danny Kiser; 13 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
December 11, at the Resthaven Funeral Home, 4400
Bardstown Road in Louisville. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Memorial contributions are suggested
to Wesley Manor Retirement Center.
McDONLEY. Martha B. McDonley, 73, of Fairview Court, died
Monday, July 16, 2001 at her residence. Born October 31,
1927 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late
Russell Clayton and Virginia McFatridge Brown. She was the
widow of Joseph McDonley. She was a retired employee of
American Greeting Card in Danville and a member of Shawnee
Run Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School class.
Survivors include: two sisters, Andora Trower, Harrodsburg
and Mrs. Jane Gardener-Bennett, Evergreen, CO; two
nephews and a number of great nephews. Memorial services
will be conducted at a later date. Expressions of sympathy
may take the form of donations to Shawnee Run Baptist
Church. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
McDONLEY. Memorial services for Mrs. Martha Adams
McDonley, widow of Joseph McDonley, who died, July 16,
2001, will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2001 at
Shawnee Run Baptist Church with Bro. Lester Tirey officiating.
Burial will follow in the Shawnee Run Baptist Church
Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Andora Trower,
Harrodsburg, and Jane Gardner-Bennett, Evergreen, CO.
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
McENTYRE. Richard Kelly “Mac” McEntyre, 39, of 889 Chimney
Rock Road, Burgin, formerly of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday,
November 13, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional
Medical Center in Danville. He was a native of Anderson
County, he was the son of Kelly and Mary Jo McEntyre,
Lawrenceburg. He was an assistant professor at North Point
Training Center in Danville, and an instructor in the Electrician
Apprentice Program of the Corning Glass Works. He was a
member of the Fox Creek Christian Church, Lawrenceburg
Lions Club and Past Master of Anderson Masonic Lodge #90.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Brenda
Brawner McEntyre, Burgin; one son, Justin McEntrye and one
daughter, Jennifer McEntyre, both of Lawrenceburg; two step
children, Stacy Kircher, Lexington, Brad Kircher, CA; one
brother, Danny (Janet) McEntyre, Lawrenceburg; two sistersin-law,
Jo Abbott and Becky (bill) Breeze, both of
Lawrenceburg. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 16, 2001 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Richard McEntyre
Scholarship Fund. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral chapel.
McGINNIS, MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52, American
Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54 conducted
Military Rites for Glover McGinnis at Spring Hill Cemetery on
October 1, 2001. Those attending were Roy Freeman, Curtiss
Sherrow, Dewitt Simms, Tommy Denny, James L. Tewmey,
Marion Mershon, Lucian Landers, Joe Harlow, Preston Burgin
and Howard Howells. William Gravely served as bugler.
McGINNIS. Glover Thomas McGinnis, 86, of 517 East Lexington
Street, died Satur-day, September 29, 2001 at Thomson-Hood
Veterans Center in Wilmore. Born September 17, 1915 in
Mercer County, he was the son of the late Iva Lee and Ella
Maude Catlett McGinnis. He was the widower of Loraine Reed
McGinnis. He was a retired owner/operator for Standard Oil in
Harrodsburg, had served one term as Mercer County Sheriff,
two terms as Mercer County Judge and co-owned Glave Sims
Funeral Home. He was a member of the Harrodsburg
Christian Church where he was a deacon and elder. He was a
member of the American Legion, VFW, Mercer Lodge #777

F&AM, 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Olieka Shrine
Temple. He had served on the Harrodsburg Board of
Education for eight years and was an army veteran of WWII.
Survivors include: one daughter, Pam (Mike) Ellis,
Harrodsburg; one sister, Mary Paris, Lexington, one sister-inlaw,
Zelma McGinnis, Lexington, three grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Oliver and Bill McGinnis and two sisters, Ida Mae
Leach and Clydia McConnell. Funeral services were held
Monday, October 1, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev.
Don Chase officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim Ellis, Myron Ellis, Chad Ellis, Bill
Claunch, Ronald Leach and Kenneth Meredith. Memorials are
suggested to the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, The
Harrodsburg Christian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.
McGINNIS. William Forrest McGinnis, 86, Perryville Road, died
Monday, August 13, 2001 at the Harrodsburg Health Care
Center. Born February 24, 1915 in Mercer County, he was the
son of the late Elmer and Matilda Semones McGinnis. He was
the widower of Bernice McGinnis. He was a farmer and a
member of Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include: one son, Bill McGinnis, Los Fresnos, TX and
one grandson, Robert Allen McGinnis, TX; and a half brother,
Ray McGinnis. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Warren and Daniel McGinnis and one sister. Funeral services
will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 16, at the Alexander
and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. James Byrd officiating.
Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Buddy Daughtery, Charlie McGinnis, Bobby Burchett, David
Taylor and Bob VanArsdall. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00
p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral
home. (Aug 16, 2001).
McKAY. Gardner McKay, 41, of 221 W. Jefferson Street, Danville,
died Thursday, October 18, 2001 at his residence. Born April
4, 1960 in Reading, OH, he was the son of Newell Foster and
Anna Ray Langford Hooker, of Danville. He worked as a
medical technician for Central Baptist Hospital and was a
member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition
to his parents, include: one brother, John Hooker, Moreland;
one sister, Miranda Ruggles, Danville. Graveside services
were held Saturday, October 20, at Spring Hill Cemetery with
Rev. James McPherson officiating. Memorials are suggested
to Heritage Hospice. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge
of arrangements.
McKINNEY. Zelma McKinney, 93, of McAfee Lane, Salvisa, died
Friday, December 7, 2001 at the Charleston Health Care
Center in Danville. Born February 12, 1908 in Washington
County, she was the daughter of James Henry and Plummie
Dennis Dean. She was the widow of Fred McKinney. She was
a homemaker and a member of Salvisa Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter-in-law, Lillie McKinney,
Salvisa; one grandson, Mike McKinney, Lexington; two great
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a son, Jack McKinney and a grandson,
David Joe McKinney. Funeral services were held Monday,
December 10, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry
Koch and Rev. Jason Clark officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were deacons of Salvisa Baptist
Church. Memorials are suggested to Salvisa Baptist Church.
MEDLEY. Neoma Lee Medley, 75, of Sunset Drive, died
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional
Medical Center in Danville. Born October 20, 1925 in Mercer
County, she was the daughter of the late Riley P. and Rosa
Lee Barr Hulett. She was retired after 35 years from Corning
Glass Works and was a member of American Flint glass
Workers Union 1016 and Harrodsburg Business and
Professional Women. She was a member of the Fellowship
Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Ulysses
“Buck” Medley, Harrodsburg, one brother, James Hulett,
Mercer County, one sister, Mary Rose Royalty, Lexington. She
was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Black. Funeral
services were held Sunday, September 2, at the Alexander
and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Smith officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were David
Phillips, Billy Bradshaw, Scott Kohutck, Travis Land, Greg
Black and Danny Adams.
MOBLEY. Beatrice Bailey Mobley, 86, of Mayfair Village,
Lexington, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, August
8, 2001 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born October
9, 1914 in Harrodsburg, she was a daughter of the late Page
and Pearl Leonard Bailey. She was a member of Immanuel
Baptist Church and a former member of Harrodsburg Baptist
Church. Survivors include: her husband, Cecil Mobley; two
sons, Tony (Betty) Mobley, Bloomington, IN; Terry (Becky)
Mobley, Lexington; one brother, Paul (Mildred) Bailey,
Harrodsburg; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 11, at the W. R.
Milward Mortuary-Southland, Lexington, with Dr. Criag
Loscalzo officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery in
Harrodsburg. Pallbearers were Jack Bailey, Mike Butcher,
Chris Mobley, Derek Mobley, Mary Beth Mobley and Steve
Stone. Memorials may be made to Harrodsburg Baptist
Foundation, c/o Harrodsburg Baptist Church, Main Street,
Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
MONTGOMERY. Harold Mont-gomery, 80, of 902 Meadow Lane,
died Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at Haggin Memorial
Hospital. Born February 9, 1921 in Harrodsburg, he was the
son of the late Thomas Shelton and Eliza Frances Scott
Montgomery. He was a retired farmer and owner of Monty’s
Market for 23 years. He was a member of the Harrodsburg
Baptist Church, a deacon, choir member and Sunday School
teacher. He was a member of the VFW and an army veteran
of WW II. Survivors include: his wife, Christine Lee
Montgomery, Harrodsburg; one son, Marty (Ketrina)
Montgomery, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Amy (Jim) Neal,
Harrodsburg; one brother, Marvin Montgomery, Mercer
County, two sisters, Surene Divine, Lexington, Ida Leonard,
Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy
Short. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 29, at
the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Robert DeFoor officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were
grandchildren: Monty Short, Kevin Short, Shannon Becknell,
Lee Montgomery, Wendy Montgomery, Brook and Paige Neal.
Honorary bearers were deacons from the Harrodsburg Baptist
Church, Harold Montgomery Sunday School class members,
Daryl Catlett, Milward Dedman, Anne Evans and Mike
Matherly. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Baptist
Church Family Life Center, Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY
40330.
MONTGOMERY. Harold Mont-gomery, 80, of 902 Meadow Lane,
died Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at Haggin Memorial
Hospital. Born February 9, 1921 in Harrodsburg, he was the
son of the late Thomas Shelton and Eliza Frances Scott
Montgomery. He was a retired farmer and owner of Monty’s
Market for 23 years. He was a member of the Harrodsburg
Baptist Church, a deacon, choir member and Sunday School
teacher. He was a member of the VFW and an army veteran
of WW II. Survivors include: his wife, Christine Lee
Montgomery, Harrodsburg; one son, Marty (Ketrina)
Montgomery, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Amy (Jim) Neal,
Harrodsburg; one brother, Marvin Montgomery, Mercer
County, two sisters, Surene Divine, Lexington, Ida Leonard,
Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren and nine great

grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy
Short. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 29, at
the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Robert DeFoor officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were
grandchildren: Monty Short, Kevin Short, Shannon Becknell,
Lee Montgomery, Wendy Montgomery, Brook and Paige Neal.
Honorary bearers were deacons from the Harrodsburg Baptist
Church, Harold Montgomery Sunday School class members,
Daryl Catlett, Milward Dedman, Anne Evans and Mike
Matherly. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Baptist
Church Family Life Center, Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY
40330.
MOORE. Tom Moore, 67, 685 Handy Pike, owner of Arrowhead
Farm, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at his residence.
Born May 31, 1934 in Williamson County, TX, he was the son
of the late Virgil L. and Oletta Davis Moore. He was a horse
trainer and the founding president of United Professional
Horseman’s Association, the founder of the UPHA Benevolent
Horse Trainer’s Fund, director of the American Saddlebred
Horse Association, member of the American Horse Show
Association and a member of the American Road Horse and
Pony Association. Survivors include: three sons, Mason T.
Moore, Harrodsburg, Gary Moore, Burgin and Eugene Moore,
Palatine, IL; two daughters, Melissa A. Moore, Versailles,
Melinda Moore, Harrodsburg; one sister, Jewel Nickels; eight
grandchildren, two step grandchildren; one great grandchild
and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by one brother, Virgil Moore. Memorial services were held
Sunday, September 23, 2001 at Arrowhead Farm, 685 Handy
Pike, with Father Joe Muench officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to the UPHA Benevolent Horse
Trainer’s Fund, 4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 4, Lexington,
KY 40511. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
MORSE. Aaron J. Morse, 39, of 5119 Euclid Ave., Louisville, died
Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at his residence. Born October
28, 1962 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Patricia Dagget
Morse, Harrodsburg, and the late Reuel Morse. He worked as
a roofer and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wfie, Judy
Russio Morse; two step sons, Allen Kenny and Charles Rogers
III; one step daughter, Tracy Kenny; five brothers, Gary
Michael Morse, Rome, GA, Reuel Richard Morse, Lexington,
John Paul Morse, Lawrenceburg, William Patrick Morse,
Harrodsburg, Phillip Cotter Morse, Corbin; one sister, Linda
Burgess, Richmond, VA; four step grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, at
the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Joseph Muench officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Nicholas Cemetery. Memorials are
suggested to St. Andrew Catholic Church or the charity of
one’s choice. There will be no visitation.
NIEMEIER. Edna Mae Robinson Niemeier, 76, of Waterfill
Avenue, Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, November 18, 2001 at
her residence. Born December 28, 1924 in Anderson County
she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Toki Drury
Robinson. She was the widow of Pelsor Niemeier. She was a
waitress for the Campbell House Inn in Lexington for 33 years
and a former waitress for the Anderson Grill in Lawrenceburg
for many years. She was a member of the Ninevah Christian
Church. Survivors include: two grandsons, Anthony (Lynn)
Jeffries, Lawrenceburg, and Keith (Stephanie) Jeffries,
Frankfort; two sisters, Ella (Carl) Short, Salvisa, Frankie
(James) Simpson, Bloomfield; one brother, Jimmy Robinson,
Lawrenceburg; four great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Jeffries.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 21, at
Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Vernon Huber officiating.
Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Bill Towles, Rod Sanford, Allen Cromley, Randy Lawson,
Dustin Young and Jim Case. Honorary bearers were
employees of Campbell House Inn. Memorial contributions are
suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street,
Frankfort, KY 40601.
PATTERSON. Thomas Joseph “Pat” Patterson, 85, of Elizabethtown,
died Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at the University of
Louisville Hospital. Born February 11, 1916 in Winters, TX, he
was the son of the late Mona Utterback Roberts. A 1939
graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in
electrical engineering, he worked for Kentucky Utilities and
later his own consulting engineering firm, T. J. Patterson and
Associates. He was past president of Kentucky Society of
Professional Engineers, the national director of National
Society of Professional Engineers, past president of
Elizabethtown-Hardin County Chamber of Commerce,
Elizabethtown Rotary Club and the Lincoln Trail Area
Development District, Elizabethtown office. He also was past
vice president of Elizabethtown Industrial Foundation and a
past director of PNC Bank. He received the Bell Award at
Elizabethtown Independent Schools and Hardin County
Schools. He was a University of Kentucky Fellow and awarded
the Hall of Fame Award by the Elizabethtown-Hardin County
Chamber of Commerce. He was a 50-year member of
Memorial United Methodist Church and a World War II veteran
of the US Navy. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Stanley
Patterson, Elizabethtown; one daughter, Margaret Jo (Louis)
Kerrick, Harrodsburg; two grandsons. He was preceded in
death by a brother, Greg Roberts, and a sister, Mildred Farrow.
A memorial service was held Saturday, September 29, at the
Memorial United Methodist Church, Elizabethtown, with Rev.
Garland Hawkins officiating. Expressions of sympathy may
take the form of contributions to Memorial United Methodist
Church, or T. J. Paterson Scholarship Fund, c/o NCEF, 600
College St., Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Brown Funeral Home in
Elizabethtown was in charge of arrangements.
PEACOCK. Ona Belden Peacock died November 21, 2001. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Okolona Christian
Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Angela Edelen,
Louisa, Mrs. Terry (Elisa) James, Harrodsburg; two brothers,
Delmer and Ed Belden, both of Mt. Washington; one sister,
Pearl Branic, Lexington, formerly of Harrodsburg; four
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services
were held Saturday, November 24 at Arch L. Heady and Son,
Louisville. Burial was in Bethel United Methodist Church
Cemetery, Mt. Washington. Memorials are suggested to the
American Cancer Society.
PERKINS. Armatha Harris Perkins, 91, of Burgin, died
Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at the James B. Haggin
Memorial Hospital. Born January 28, 1910, she was the
daughter of the late Edmond Francis and Ida Woods Harris.
She was the widow of Kelly Perkins. She was a retired quilter
for Shakertown at Pleasant Hill, where she worked for 15
years, a member of Burgin Christian Church and the Order of
the Eastern Star. Survivors include: one daughter, Dolores
Teater, Burgin; one sister, Mary Long, Harrodsburg; one
brother, Johnny Harris, Lexington; two granddaughters, four
great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Funeral
services were held Saturday, October 20, at the Alexander and
Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Linda Gearhart officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were
grandsons-in-law. Memorial contributions are suggested to
Burgin Christian Church, 300 West Main St., Burgin, KY
40310.

PERKINS. Hilda Perkins, 76, formerly of Chestnut Street, died
Sunday, August 26, 2001 at the Harrodsburg Health Care
Center. Born November 10, 1924 in Bucharest, Romania, she
was the daughter of the late Wilham and Maria Booth Hehn.
She was the widow of Raymond Perkins. She was a member
of St. Andrew Catholic Church and a retired Cricketeer
employee. Survivors include: three daughters, Brigitte
Hendren, Smyrna, TN, Wanda Perque, Harrodsburg, Debbie
Patrick, Lawrenceburg; one brother, Ambrose Hehn, Augsburg,
Germany; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Perkins, Jr. A
prayer service was held Tuesday August 28 at the Alexander
and Royalty Funeral Home. Funeral services were held.
Wednesday, August 29, at St. Andrew Catholic Church with
Father Joe Muench officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Nathan Hendren, Patrick Coslow,
Scott Sheperson, Shawn Brodeur, Bill Patrick and Joey
Hendren.
PETERS. C. Clyde Peters, 84, formerly of Harrodsburg, died
Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at his residence in Key Biscayne,
FL. He was a native of Martinsville, VA. He was CEO of
Peters Wholesale Furniture Company, past president of
Kentucky Home Furnishings Representatives Association, a
member of Hunting Creek Country Club, Harrodsburg Masonic
Lodge, The Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine Temple and Calvin
Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II. Survivors include: his wife, Leah Taylor Peters, Key
Biscayne, FL; one daughter, Dr. Susan P. Mullane, FL; one
son, Charles C. Peters, Louisville; one sister, Mrs. Fred Powell;
four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July
28, at Pearson Funeral Home, Louisville. Burial was in
Resthaven Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kosair
Children’s Hospital Foundation, PO Box 35050, Louisville, KY
40232-9988.
PHILLIPS. Carolyn Joyce Phillips, 67, of 341 Longview Drive, died
Sunday, July 22, 2001 at the Central Baptist Hospital in
Lexington. Born June 27, 1934 in Mercer County, she was the
daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Harris Bruner. She was a
retired dietary aide at James. B. Haggin Memorial Hospital and
a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Survivors
include: her husband, Robert Phillips, Sr., Harrodsburg; two
sons, Robert Phillips, Jr., Harrodsburg, Billy Phillips, Mercer
County; two daughters, Diane Preston, Mercer County, Susan
Phillips, Harrison, OH; four grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 25,
at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Larry
Redding officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Caton, Jeff Gullett, Tim Moore, Travis
Yeager, Danny Cox, and Dalton Hurst. Honorary bearers were
members of the Harrodsburg Fire Department. Expressions of
sympathy may take the form of donations to the American
Diabetes Foundation, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville,
KY 40218.
PHILLIPS. James William Phillips, 63, of 2552 Dale Ann Drive,
Haines City, FL, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at his residence.
Born April 7, 1938 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of David W.
Phillips and the late Helen Robinson. He was a former
construction worker and had been employed by Disney World.
He attended Freewill Baptist Church in Florida, and had served
in the Marine Corps. Survivors, in addition to his father,
include: his wife, Donna Phillips, Haines City, FL; four
daughters, Regina (Donnie) Monn, Tyler, TX, Annette
Becknell, Lexington; Lisa (Jeff) Phillips-Smith, Nicholasville,
Missy (Kevin) Carpenter, Perryville; one brother, Ivan Phillips,
Burgin; three half brothers, Clarence Phillips and Richard
Lane, both of Harrodsburg, David Phillips, Burgin; two half
sisters, Shirley Wheeler and Kathy Worthington, both of
Harrodsburg; several grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday, July 16, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with
Bobby Logue officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gene Brewer, Chad Worthington, Tony
Dearing, Joe Harrison, Wayne Day, James O’Nan, Jeff
Rhinehimer and Jake Harrison.
PITTMAN. Charles William “Bill” Pittman, 36, of 228 Manns Road,
died Friday, August 31, 2001 at Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born August 26, 1965 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of
William and Carolyn Phillips Pittman, Jr. He worked as a
parking attendant for Keenland Race Track and was a farmer.
Survivors include his parents, several aunts, uncles and
cousins, all of Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, September 4, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with
Harley Humfleet officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Phillip Pittman, Gilbert Stratton, Kenny
Buck, David Clark, Jr., Johnny Phillips and Will Pelly. Honorary
bearers were Carroll Pittman, Howard Lane, Freddie Raider,
Jeff Raider, David Grubbs and Roy Baugh.
PITTMAN. Flora Singleton Pittman, 90, died Saturday, August 4,
2001 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born January 3,
1911 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Leslie
Combs Singleton and Tera Demaree Singleton. She was the
widow of Hobart Pittman. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Baptist church. Survivors include: one sister,
Cora McCowan, Danville. Four brothers, Cleve, John L., Leslie,
and George Singleton, and two sisters, Collie Patton and Clara
Singleton, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, August 7, at the Parks Funeral Home with Bro. J. D.
Short III, officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
PREWITT. Albert Prewitt, 91, formerly of Danville Street, Burgin,
died Saturday, November 3, 2001 at the Rose Manor Nursing
Home in Lexington. Born January 1, 1910 in Mercer County,
he was the son of the late John S. and Onie Prewitt. He was
the widower of Mary Elizabeth Brim Prewitt. He was a retired
farmer, member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church and a World
War II veteran of the U. S. Army. He was an avid UK
basketball fan and a gardener. Survivors include: three sons,
Albert Prewitt, Jr. and Frank Prewitt, both of Danville, Gene
Prewitt, Richmond, IN; one daughter, Gayle Prewitt,
Harrodsburg; one brother Grover Prewitt, Danville; one sister,
Alice (Everett) Kidd, Danville; seven grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday,
November 5, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with
Bro. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jerry Thacker, Granville Sherrow, Steven
Prewitt, Dennis Prewitt, William Ziesmer and Jonathan Grizzell.
Honorary bearers were Orland Webb, Jimmie Motley and
Gene Motley.
PREWITT. Nathan Prewitt, 80, West Broadway, died Friday,
September 28, 2001 at the Veterans Administration Medical
Center in Lexington. Born December 20, 1920 in Garrard
County, he was the son of the late Nathan Earl and Mary Jane
Prewitt Prewitt. He was the widower of Allene Lois Conn
Prewitt. He was a retired farmer and a University of Kentucky
maintenance employee. He was a member of the Fellowship
Baptist Church and an army veteran of WWII. Survivors
include; one daughter, Myra Susan (Luis A.) Vasquez,
Harrodsburg; one sister, Roberta Hume, Lancaster; three
brothers, Harlan Prewitt, Nicholasville, Wallace Prewitt,
Somerset, Allen Prewitt, London; two grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Geneva Sebastian. Funeral
services were held Monday, October 1, at the Ramsey Funeral
Home in Lancaster with Rev. Paul Readnour and Rev. James
Harley officiating. Burial was in the Lancaster cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bob Cruey, Roger Davis, Jimmy Hume, Jerry
Hume and Mike Boatman.

PRICE. Anna Jewell Hiles Price, 79, of Earle Avenue, Falmouth,
died Friday, October 5, 2001 at the Harrison Memorial Hospital
in Cynthiana. Born September 3, 1922 in Bracken County, she
was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Lorella Meyers Hiles.
She was the widow of Cecil Thomas “Jack” Price. She was a
member of the Oakland Christian Church in Pendleton County.
Survivors include: three children, Kenneth Mitchell Price,
Newark, OH, Leonard Ray (Lorraine) Price, Harrodsburg,
Regina Darlene Price (James) Groninga, Clyde, TX; two
sisters, Betty Colvin and Marjorie McNees, both of Falmouth;
10 grandchildren four great grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a daughter, Glenda Deloris Price Ramsey Stone,
and two sons, Danny Keith Price and Larry Gayle Price.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 8, at the
Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, with Bro. John Byard
officiating. Burial was in Neave Cemetery, Bracken County.
Pallbearers were Darrin Ramsey, Jeffery Price, Randy Colvin,
Kevin Colvin, Judge Henry Bertram and Barry Cordray.
Honorary bearers were granddaughters. Memorials are
suggested to the Oakland Christian Church, Pendleton County.
QUALLS. Lou Anne Duncan Qualls, 45, of Burgin, died Friday,
October 12, 2001, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical
Center in Danville. Born April 15, 1956 in Danville, she was
the daughter of Jack and Joyce Anderson Duncan of Junction
City. She was employed as an assistant director by the
Harrodsburg Board of Education’s Family Resource Center
and a graduate of Boyle County High School. She was a
former coordinator of the Bluegrass Community Action Agency
in Lincoln County, a former Whirlpool employee and was an
artist, craftsperson, seamstress, painter and woodworker.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: her husband,
Mike R. Qualls, Burgin; four sons, Michael Lee Qualls and
Samuel Ray Qualls, both of Burgin; John Edward Qualls,
Danville, Randolph Scott Qualls, Winchester; one sister,
Benida Gordon, Hustonville; six grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, October 16, at the Burgin Baptist
Church with Rev. Mike Hamby officiating. Burial was in the
Burgin Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dewayne Dennis, Tommy
Joe Dennis, David Hatfield, Joe Osbourn, Bo Goodlett, Frank
Edwards, Kelvin Hundley and Robbie Vandiver. Honorary
bears were close friends. Memorials are suggested to St.
Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Burgin Baptist Church and
Fibromayalgia research.
RANSDELL, MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52,
American Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54
conducted Military Rites for Lewis Ransdell at Spring Hill
Cemetery on October 17, 2001. Those attending were Roy
Freeman, Marion Mershon, Lucian Landers, James L.
Tewmey, Joe Harlow, Tom Rappleye, Preston Burgin, J. L.
Devine, Howard Howells and Tom Denny. William Gravely
served as bugler.
RANSDELL. Carol Louis Ransdell, 64, of Cardinal Meadows died
Sunday, October 14, 2001, at the Veterans Administration
Medical Center in Lexington. Born October 26, 1936 in Boyle
County, he was the son of the late Curtis N. and Edith Gilman
Allen Ransdell. He was a landscaper, a member of the
American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a veteran
of the US Navy. Survivors include: one daughter, Mary
Virginia Culligan, Harrodsburg; two brothers, Kenneth R.
Ransdell, Clinton, MD and Curtis Ransdell, Harrodsburg; three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by a brother, Leon Ransdell. Funeral services, with
military rites, were held Wednesday, October 17, at Spring Hill
Cemetery with Rev. Steve Sleeper officiating. Memorials may
go to the charity of one’s choice. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was
in charge of arrangements. There was no visitation.
RANSDELL. Memorial services for Virginia Nelson Ransdell, 81,
of Cross Road Retirement Community, Asheboro, NC, who
died Oct. 15, 2001, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12,
2001 at the Christ Church in Lexington. Graveside services
will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery with the Rev.
Elwood Norton officiating. A native of Salvisa, Ransdell
worked for the Department of Veterinary Science at the
University of Kentucky for 40 years. She was a veteran of
World War II, where she served as a surgical technician.
Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
RANSDELL. Virginia Nelson Ransdell, 81, of Cross Road
Retirement Community, Asheboro, NC, died Saturday,
September 15, 2001 at the Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Born in Salvisa, she was a veteran of WW II serving as a
surgical technician. After the war she was employed by the
University of Kentucky, having worked there for 40 years in the
Department of Veterinary Science, retiring in 1991. Survivors
include: one sister-in-law, Tillie Ransdell, Randleman, NC; one
nephew, Steven (Robin) Ransdell, Randelman, NC; one niece,
Nancy (Michael) Magnine, Amery, WI. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, September 18, at the Cross Road Retirement
Community. A memorial service will be held in Lexington at a
later date, with graveside services in Harrodsburg. Memorials
are suggested to the American Heart Association, MAA,
Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, PO Box 5216,
Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in
charge of local arrangements.
REED. Lois Lancaster Rue Reed, 86, of 449 Mooreland Avenue,
died Sunday, July 22, 2001. Born September 3, 1914, in
Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Insco Williams
and Charlotte Forbes Rue. She was the widow of Hugh E.
Reed. She was a life-long member of the Harrodsburg
Christian Church where she sang in the church choir, taught
Sunday School and was church secretary for 24 years, retiring
in 1976. Survivors include: two sons, Ronald H. (Martha
Shellenberger) Reed and William H. (Bennie Kay Smith) Reed,
both of Versailles; one sister, Mrs. Aileen Rue Doehler,
Littleton, CO; four brothers, Edwin Rue, Lexington, Frank Rue,
Merrit Island, FL, Leslie Rue, Harrodsburg, and Rev. Clarence
Rue, Amarillo, TX; four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers,
Arch B. and Insco W. Rue, Jr.; five sisters, Elsie McMurtry,
Eula Lee Ison, Lorraine Rue, Zoe Overstreet and Mildred
Netherton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 25, at
the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Chase officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jay
Schmidt, Thomas Reed, Bill Randolph, Howard Fallis, Bill
Hargis and Todd Hargis. Memorials are suggested to the
Harrodsburg Christian Church or the James B. Haggin
Memorial Hospital.
RILEY. James Byron Riley, 56, of Paddock Drive, Nicholasville,
died Monday, August 27, 2001 at the UK Medical Center in
Lexington. Born December 5, 1944 in Mercer County, he was
the son of Bryon B. Riley and Hazel Taylor Riley Vinning. He
was a retired special agent for the FBI. Survivors include: his
wife, Onderia L. Ripley Riley, Nicholasville; one daughter, Lea
Lynette (David) Klovski, Ann Arbor, MI; one son, Vincent Bryon
(Devauna) Riley, Harrodsburg; Three sisters, Helen Brown,
Lawrenceburg, Jolene Bailey, Lawrenceburg, Kathy Harrison,
Lexington; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 30, at Betts and West Funeral
Home, 404 N. Main Street, Nicholasville, with Rev. Phil Schultz
officiating. Burial will be in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens in
Jessamine County. Pallbearers will be Bill Bowling, Bill Welsh,
Ben Cartinour, Bernie Thompson, Tommy Gayhart and Jim
McGuire. Contributions are suggested to the American Heart

Association. Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday,
August 29, at the funeral home.
RILEY. Mary Turner Riley, 87, of 582 Goodlett Rd., Salvisa, died
Friday Oct. 5, 2001 at her home. Born Aug. 14, 1914 in
Washington County, she was the daughter of Hansford and Iva
Turner Newby. She was the widow of Hansford Riley. Mrs.
Riley was a homemaker. She was a member of Kirkwood
Baptist Church and was the Ransdell’s Reaper Sunday school
teacher for a number of years. Survivors include three
daughters; Wanda Binats, San Diego, CA; Bonnie (Fred)
Derrick, Goodlettsville, TN; Marcella (Robert) Prather, Salvisa;
one brother, J.H.Newby, Harrodsburg; one sister; Blanche
Alsip, Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren, and eight great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter,
Vicki Darland and two sisters, Zelma Dean and Alma
Burkhead. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Lewis Walter and Doug
Eades officiating. Burial was in the Kirkwood Cemetery in
Salvisa. Pallbearers were Roger Dotson, Mike Ward, Bobby
Tolls, Greg Carpenter, Mike Redding and Brad Derrick.
Honorary pallbearers were Georgia Brown, Margaret Ward,
Mary Alice and Joy Gash, Ann (Petie) Ward, Barbara Dotson,
Gaye Sims, Eula Freeman, Sharon Risden, Margaret James
and Rachelle Sizemore. Memorials are suggested to Gideons
International, P.O. Box 176, Harrodsburg, KY 40330; Heritage
Hospice, P.O. Box 1213 Danville, KY 40422, or Kirkwood
Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2166 Kirkwood Rd., Salvisa,
KY 40372.
ROBERTS. Thomas L. Roberts, 71, of 955 Highway 33, Burgin,
died Monday, December 17, 2001 at his residence. Born
October 3, 1930 in Nicholasville, he was the son of the late Will
and Leeoma Montgomery Roberts. He had worked as a
greens keeper for Bright Leaf Golf Resort, was a member of
the American Legion and an army veteran of the Korean
Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Lucille Ann Watson
Roberts, Burgin; two sons, Allen Vance (Ida) Roberts, Burgin,
Brian Thomas (Garnett) Roberts, Garrard County; one brother,
Bill Roberts, Hamilton, OH; three sisters, Mittie Ponder,
Lexington, Beulah Hubbard, Hamilton, OH, Cora Ulmer,
Versailles; two step grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by a son, Gary Lee Roberts. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 20, at the Ransdell Funeral
Chapel with Arthur O. Ulmer officiating. Burial with military rites
will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy
Denny, Ricky Turner, Martin Turner, Jeff Turner, Chad
Henninger and Brian Roberts. Visitation at the chapel from
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
ROBINSON. Fannie Ray Robinson, 81, formerly of Junction City,
died Thursday, November 22, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell
Regional Medical Center in Danville. Survivors include: two
brothers, Joe Robinson, Danville and Billy Robinson, Junction
City. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 27, at
Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Burial was in Bethel
Cumberland Cemetery in Mercer County.
ROWLAND. Mary Jane Rowland, 83, of 1723 Waterside Drive,
Naples, FL, died Sunday, November 18, 2001 in Naples. A
native of Jessamine County, she was the daughter of the late
J. B. and Jenny Bell Crane Betts. She was a homemaker and
also served as bookkeeper for the family business, Harrod
Cleaners, for a number of years. She was a member of the
Harrodsburg United Methodist Church where she was a
Sunday School teacher for several years. Survivors include:
her husband, C. Burt Rowland, Naples, FL; two daughters,
Mrs. Michael (Carol) Conover, Harrodsburg, Mrs. Richard
(Sara Kay) Bielecki, San Antonio, TX; several grandchildren
and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 6:00
p.m. Friday, November 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with
family members officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove
Cemetery, Nicholasville. Visitation will be at the Chapel after
4:00 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to Hospice.
ROYALTY. Herman M. Royalty, 73, of Dayton, OH, formerly of
Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at the Hospice Care
Center in Dayton. Born in Mercer County, he was the son of
the late Ralph and Ella Godfrey Royalty. He was retired from
G. H. & R. Foundry in Dayton, was an avid fisherman and a CB
radio enthusiast. Survivors include: three sons, Ralph and
Tracy Royalty, both of Dayton, OH, Herman Royalty Jr.,
Chapel Hill, NC; one daughter, Mary Helen Stump of Seattle,
WA; one sister, Hazel Davenport, Harrodsburg; one brother,
Robert Royalty, Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by
three sisters and six brothers. Funeral services were held
Friday, July 27, at the Newcomer and Barclay Funeral Home in
Dayton, OH.
SALLEE. Burl T. Sallee, 78, of East Jordan, MI, died Monday,
September 10, 2001 at his home. Born May 25, 1923 in Rose
Hill, he was the son of the late Herman and Stella Taylor
Sallee. He was a former Asphlund Tree Services employee,
where he worked as a tree trimmer for 20 years and was a
former employee of East Jordan Iron Works. Survivors
include: one son, Terry Sallee, Williamsburg, MI; two
daughters, Donna (Dan) Russell, Charlevoix, MI, Judy (Pat)
Muma, East Jordan, MI; two step children, Kenneth (Cathy)
Downey, Mishawaka, IN, Vivian (Doug) Densel of East Jordan,
MI; one step daughter-in-law, Charlotte Downey, East Jordan,
MI; one sister, Wanda (LeRoy) Banta, Pleasureville; one
brother, Paul Sallee, LaGrange, IN; 18 grandchildren and
several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
three step children, Jack Downey, Linda Brilley and Jim
Downey, and one brother, Camillus Sallee. Funeral services
will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 13, at the Hastings
Funeral Home in Ellsworth, MI with Rev. Dale Collision
officiating. A funeral services will also be held at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 15, at the Battle Baptist Church with Rev.
Mark Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Battle Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m. Thursday, until the time of
service at the funeral home in Michigan. Alexander and
Royalty Funeral home is in charge of local arrangements.
SALLEE. Inez Louise Freeman Sallee, 78, N. Greenville Street,
died Monday, December 17, 2001 in Harrodsburg. Born
February 3, 1923 in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late
Glover and Sally Purdom Freeman. She was the widow of Irvin
“Pete” Sallee. She was a retired Cricketeer Employee, a
member of Pioneer Baptist Church and a former McDonald’s
employee. She was a volunteer for the James B. Haggin
Memorial Hospital and the Christian Life Center. She was a
quilter and liked to travel. Survivors include: three sons,
Dennis D. Sallee, Harrodsburg, Donnie Sallee, Perryville and
Ronnie Sallee, Harrodsburg; one sister, Burnell Gammon,
Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son,
Douglas Gene Sallee, and one brother, Kyle Freeman.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20,
at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lewis
Walter and Bro. Ray Spicer officiating. Burial will be in Spring
Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shane Sallee, Shawn
Sallee, Michael J. Sallee, David Tyler, Josh Bradley and
James Butch Merchant, Jr. Honorary bearers will be Ed
Hudson, Buford Taylor, Don Burns, James Paul Murray, Bro.
Jerel Coffey, Harry Harmon, Jack Atwell, Nooe Long and
Henry Black. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage
Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. Visitation from
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at
the funeral home.

SALLEE. Lillie Fields Sallee, 87, Cornishville Road, died Tuesday,
November 6, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical
Center in Danville. Born May 16, 1914 in Bell County, she was
the daughter of the late James and Millie Gray Fields. She was
the widow of William Russell Sallee, Sr. She was a
homemaker and a member of Cornishville Baptist Church.
Survivors include: three sons, Bobby S. Sallee, Harrodsburg,
Michael Troy Sallee, Floyds Knobs, IN, William Russell Sallee,
Jr., Lexington; one daughter, Pauline S. Richmond,
Harrodsburg; 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 11
great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Jessie Louise Sallee Travillian, two brothers, George
and Michael Fields, one sister, Mary Cornett, one grandson
and one great grandson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
p.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 at the Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial will
be in the Cornishville Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Timothy Sallee, Edward Sallee, Bradley Sallee,
Brandon Sallee, Joseph Travilian and William Sallee.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after
7:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
SAMPSON. Ernest L. Sampson Jr., 87, Danville Road, died
Saturday, December 1, 2001 at his residence. Born October
21, 1914 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ernest
and Eva Brown Sampson, Sr. He was the widower of Sadie
McRay Sampson. He was a retired farmer and attended Dry
Branch Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II and
had served with the 192nd Tank Battalion where he survived
the Bataan Death March and some three and one-half years as
a prisoner of war. He was a member of the VFW and American
Legion. Survivors include: two sons, J. L. Sampson,
Campbellsville, E. Ernest Sampson, Harrodsburg; one brother,
W. N. Sampson, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Sarah Walden
Sampson, Louisville, Imogene Richoff, Seattle, WA; three
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
December 4, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with
CH (CPT) Julian L. Padget officiating. Burial with military rites
was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. L. and Ernest
Sampson and David Taylor.
SAMPSON. MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52,
American Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54
conducted Military Rites for Logan Sampson at Spring Hill
Cemetery December 4, 2001. Those attending were Roy
Freeman, Joe Harlow, Lucian Landers, Howard Howells,
James L. Tewmey, Tom Rappleye and Tom Denny. William
Gravely served as bugler.
SANDERS. Dorothy Belle Sanders, 72, of 994 Perryville Road,
died Sunday, September 23, 2001 at her residence. Born May
11, 1929 in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn
F. and Bertha Medley Peach. She was a retired Cricketeer
employee and co-owned and operated the Riverside Nursery
for several years. She was a member of Hedgeville Baptist
Church and was a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include: her
husband, William M. Sanders, Harrodsburg; one daughter,
Theresa (Paul) Hatfield, Harrodsburg; one sister, Rose Dixon,
Harrodsburg; One grandson, Tony (Amy) Hatfield, Highland
Heights, one granddaughter, Tara Hatfield, Richmond, two
great grandchildren, Grace and Jayland Hatfield, both of
Richmond. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September
25, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with John Cato and Larry
Moore officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeff Etherington, Howard Sallee, Dave Petitt,
James Calahan, Billy Nevius, Edward Allison and Edward
Edwards. Memorials are suggested to the Hedgeville Baptist
Church Building Fund, Heritage Hospice, or the Galilean
Home.
SANDERS. MILITARY RITES. Douglas Laws Post #52,
American Legion, Post #6935, VFW and DAV Post #54
conducted Military Rites for Roy Sanders at Spring Hill
Cemetery on November 27, 2001. Those attending were Roy
Freeman, Joe Harlow, Preston Burgin, James Tewmey, Lucian
Landers, Howard Howells and Tom Denny. William Gravely
served as bugler.
SANDERS. Roy M. Sanders, 80, of Louisville, died Saturday,
Novem-ber 24, 2001 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born
May 30, 1921 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Milton
and Maddie R. Beasley Sanders. He was a retired machine
operator for B. F. Goodrich-Geon, Louisville, and a member of
Bethel Baptist Church. He was a member of the VFW and
American Legion and had served in the army in the European
Theatre and was a World War II prisoner of war. Survivors
include: his wife, Velva Fay Lawson Sanders, Louisville; one
daughter, Mrs. Charles (Joleen) Ashford, Lexington; three
sisters, Margaret A. Deering, Perryville, Virginia Noel,
Harrodsburg, Mrs. Charles (Oneida) Barnes, Lancaster; two
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, November 27, at the Ransdell Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Jack Guerin officiating. Burial was in Spring
Hill Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were Gary Noel,
David Ashford, O. H. Robinson, Bronson Yeast, Don Billy
Rogers, Vance Lawson, Donnie and Ronnie Barnes.
SANDERS. T. C. Sanders, 80, of 3680 Stanford Road, Danville,
died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at the Fort Logan Hospital in
Stanford. Born July 2, 1921 in Mercer County, he was the son
of the late John and Ferbie Crabtree Sanders. He was retired
from Corning Glass Works, where he had worked for 28 years,
was a member of Franklin Lodge #25 F&AM in Danville, and a
former member of the Flint Workers Union. He was a member
of Gethsemane Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and was an
avid gardener. Survivors include: his wife, Geneva Henderson
Sanders, Danville; one son, Donald (Barbara) Sanders,
Harrodsburg; six step sons, Bobby Muse, Tony Muse, Rick
Muse, Steve Muse and Bruce Muse, all of Stanford, and Jerry
Muse, Somerset; three daughters, Shirley Singleton, Crab
Orchard, Ruth Portefield, Danville, Sue Hale, Lancaster; one
sister, Ruby Watts, Frankfort; one step sister, Frances Gaines,
Lexington; 23 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and
two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
son, William Thomas Sanders. Funeral services were held
Friday, July 6, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home
with Bro. Mark Payton officiating. Masonic rites were held
Thursday, July 5. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Shannon Sanders, Tommy T. Hale, Kevin
Muse, Chris Craig, Royce Blevins, and Matth Craig. Honorary
bearers were Ed Alsman, Omer Mchorter, Jim Lankford, J. C.
Sanders, Roy Lee Sanders, Rudy Weisinger, Douglas Sanders
and Charles Sanders.
SCHEBESCH. Nancy Wilson Schebesch, 85, of Panama City, FL
died Monday, September 24, 2001 at Central Baptist Hospital
in Lexington. Born September 12, 1916 in Morning Glory, KY,
she was the daughter of the late Ora Thomas and Anadale
Scott Smith. She was a homemaker and a Jehovah Witness.
Survivors include: her husband, William Schebesch, Panama
City, FL; one son, Maurice Wilson Jr., Boca Raton, FL; one
daughter, Woodie Peavler, Burgin; one step son, LeRoy
Schebesch, Panama City, FL; one step daughter, Teressa
Rayes, Richmond, VA; one brother, Frank Smith, Lexington;
one sister, Jean Eason, Lexington; four grandchildren, 11 great
grandchildren and two step grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by a brother, O. T. Smith Jr., two sisters, Lois Allison
and Lucille Adams. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
September 26, in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine
County, with Richard Thompson officiating. Burial in Bluegrass

Memorial Gardens. There was no visitation. A memorial
service will be held Saturday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. at
Kingdom Hall in Bayou George, FL. Ransdell Funeral Chapel
was in charge of arrangements.
SEA. Louise Drury Sea, 80, of Saffell Street, Lawrenceburg, died
Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at the Frankfort Regional Medical
Center in Frankfort. She was a native of Anderson County, the
widow of Namon Sea and daughter of the late John and Lola
Carey Drury. She was a homemaker, a member of the
Lawrenceburg Community Baptist Church and the Anderson
County Senior Citizens. Survivors include: three sons, Darrell
(Jean) Sea, Gary (Libby) Sea, Steve (Becky) Sea, all of
Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Gloria (Billy) Chilton, Salvisa;
one brother, Charles (Setta) Drury, Lawrenceburg; six
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by four grandchildren, Deana, Stacey,
Bridgett and John Sea. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro.
Stephen Broughton officiating. Burial will be in the
Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Sea,
Coy Chilton, Jacob Sea, Glenn Drury, Terry Drury and Buddy
White. Honorary pallbearers will be Tia Chilton, Kela Beasley
and Courtney Sea. Contributions are suggested to Gideons
International. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday and after 8:00 a.m. Thursday.
SETTLES. Frances Settles, 80, of 1563 Lexington Road, died
Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at the James B. Haggin
Memorial Hospital. Born August 17, 1921 in Shelbyville, IN,
she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Stella McDonald
Palmer. She was a retired seamstress, a Baptist and enjoyed
working with crafts, flowers and sewing. Survivors include: two
sons, Kenneth Robert Palmer, Harrodsburg, Jerry Houston
Butler, Jamestown, TN; three brothers, James E. Phillips, Jr.,
Springfield, Donald Phillips, Springfield and Paul Phillips,
Willisburg; three sisters, Dorothy Brockman, Harrodsburg,
Betty Joanne Hardin, Bloomfield, Ruth Bailey, Harrodsburg; 11
grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold
and Morris Palmer. Funeral services were held Friday,
November 9, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with
Bro. James Harley and Edwin Freeman officiating. Burial was
in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Palmer, Harold
Palmer, Jerry Dean Laraway, Robert Houston Butler, Scott
Laraway, Andrew Butler and Jimmie Brown.
SEXTON. Mae Sexton, 73, of Bradford Lane, died Sunday, July 8,
2001 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in
Danville. Born December 7, 1927 in Harrodsburg, she was the
daughter of the late Frank and Cora Doan Hayden. She was a
member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church, had been a cook at
Shakertown and a homemaker. Survivors include: her
husband, Harvey “Buddy” Sexton, Harrodsburg; two sons,
Wayne Sexton and Richard Sexton, both of Mercer County;
one daughter, Linda Sexton, Midway; two sisters, Johnnie
Walker and Dorothy Russell, both of Harrodsburg; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Marshall and
Cleveland Hayden; three sisters, Corrinna Smith, Belle
Woolums, and Martha House Burgin. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, July 10, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home with Rev. Jim Thobaben officiating. Burial was in
Bluegrass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine County. Pallbearers
were Steve Sims, Walt Rowe, Gail Savage, Joey Ashcraft,
Ronald Bradford and Roger Woolums.
SHANAHAN. Thomas L. “Buster” Shanahan, 71, of Coxs Mills,
WV, died Thursday, July 19, 2001 in West Virginia. Born April
6, 1930 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Thomas
and Myrtle Northcutt Shanahan. He was a retired mechanic for
General Motors, Chevrolet Division, and was a member of
Local #262 Auto Workers Union in Livonia, MI. He was a U. S.
Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include: his wife, Bettie Gene Peeler Shanahan,
Coxs Mills, WV; two sons, Randy Lewellen, Howell, MI and
Paul Lewellen, Redford, MI; three daughters, Teresa Potter,
Farmington Hills, MI, Carol Riva, Dearborn Heights, MI and
Kim Lewellen, Walled Lake, MI; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel
Boswell, Harrodsburg, Anabelle Miller, Louisville; five
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services
were held Monday, July 23, at the Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home with Bro. J. H. Burns and Gene Curtsinger
officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Carlos Lester, Howard Lester, Gene Curtsinger, Bill
Lester, Howard Nichols and Marvin Lawson.
SHERROW. Jane Allen Sherrow, 70, of 546 Shenandoah Drive,
died Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at her residence. Born
September 29, 1931 in Nicholasville, she was the daughter of
the late Paul S. and Ida Belle Welch Hunter. She had worked
as a bookkeeper for the Mercer Veterinary Clinic, Arrowhead
Farm, and Woodstock Horse Farm. She was a member of the
Harrodsburg United Methodist Church and the Mercer County
Humane Society. Survivors include: her husband, Bobby Lee
Sherrow, Harrodsburg; one son, Greg Sherrow, Cannon
Country, CA; one sister, Ann Hunter Merriman, Harrodsburg.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 4, at the
Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jack Geurin officiating.
Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were
Greg Sherrow, Billy Drury, Mark Merriman, Paul Wayne
Christopher, Todd Sherrow and Mike Merriman. Memorials
are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Mercer
County Humane Society.
SHEWMAKER. Tony Ellis Shewmaker, 50, of 351 N. Main Street,
died Sunday, August 26, 2001 at Vanderbilt University
Hospital, Nashville, TN. Born November 11, 1950 in
Harrodsburg, he was the son of C. M. and the late Marie Ellis
Shewmaker. He worked for Spirit Chevrolet and The Antique
Mall. He was a member of Harrodsburg Christian Church
where he was the Service Class Sunday School teacher and a
deacon. He served in the Navy from 1970 to 1974. Survivors,
in addition to his father, include: his wife, Everice Shewmaker,
Harrodsburg; two sons, Adam Ellis Shewmaker, Nashville, TN,
Matthew Blake Shewmaker, Harrodsburg; one brother, Calvin
(Betty Sue) Shewmaker III; one sister, Linda (Butch) Hood, all
of Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
August 29, at the Harrodsburg Christian Church with Don
Chase officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 Thursday in the Camp
Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville. Pallbearers will be
Bill Watts, Larry Camic, Kenny Wade, Rusty Weitzel, Benton
Lake, LeMayne Ellis and Zenah Teater. Memorials are
suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church. Ransdell
Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
SMITH. Byron Lynn “Bo Bo” Smith, 48, of 306 N. Magnolia Street,
died Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at the James B. Haggin
Memorial Hospital. Born September 29, 1952 in Fayette
County, he was the son of Price Gentry Smith and the late
Rev. Charles Henry Smith, Sr. He was a graduate of
Harrodsburg High School, a USMC Vietnam veteran, a former
employee of Southern Railway and ATR in Danville. He was a
member of First Baptist Church in Harrodsburg. Survivors, in
addition to his mother, include: one daughter, Katoba Tioka
Jenkins, Fayetteville, NC; three brothers, Charles H. Smith, Jr.,
Savannah, GA, James R. Smith, Harrodsburg and Dale W.
Smith, Detroit, MI; two step brothers, Albert and John Mitchell,
both of Harrodsburg; five sisters, Irene VanDyke, Urbana, OH,
Almetra Smith, Fairfield, OH, Debra Ann Raines, Lexington,
Angela “Annie” Smith, Harrodsburg, and Laura Sue Hall, Katy,

TX; one grandson. Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, August 18 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Virgil
Hill officiating. A private burial was held Monday, August 20, at
Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County.
Pallbearers were Carl Bartleson, Larry Bartleson, Michael
Dunn, Johnnie Johnson, Yohance Melendez, and John Lamont
Mitchell. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SMITH. Elmer R. Smith, 91, of Bellows Mill Road, died
Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at the James B. Haggin
Memorial Hospital. Born July 20, 1910 in Washington County,
he was the son of the late Jesse and Dora Hall Smith. He was
the widower of Evelyn Mattingly Smith. He was a farmer and a
member of the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors
include: one son, Reuben Smith, Lexington; six grandchildren
and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
a daughter, Eleanor Frances Evans. Funeral services were
held Saturday, November 10 at the Alexander and Royalty
Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial was
in Peters Cemetery, Mackville.
SMITH. Henry Nelson Smith, 95, of 619 Cane Run Street, died
Saturday, December 8, 2001 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born October 2, 1906 in Washington County, he was the son
of the late Goley and Ada Lee Barnett Smith. He had worked
for Shawnee Farm and was a member of the Harrodsburg
Christian Church. He is survived by a number of cousins. He
was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Smith Adams.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, at the
Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Don Chase officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Genie
Sims, Bruce Goodlett, Greg Souder, Don Long, Bob Patton
and David Taylor.
SPARROW. Christine Ellen Sparrow, 85, of 301 Oakwood Drive,
Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at the
Heritage Hall Care Center. Born November 18, 1916 in
Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Will D. and
Minnie Ingram Sparrow. She was a retired employee of the
Department of Transportation, a former school teacher and a J.
J. Newberry Company employee. She was a member of the
Anderson Christian Church and the Church Builders Sunday
School Class, the retired Angels and the Fox Creek
Homemakers. She was a graduate of Western High School
and had attended Transylvania University.. Survivors include
three nieces, Shirley Johnson, Mrs. Jerry (Judi) Kays and Mrs.
Joe (Joy) Morris; one nephew, Kent Sparrow, all of Salvisa.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas, Buford,
Kelly, Esque Sparrow, and a sister, Lula Yocum. Funeral
services were held Sunday, December 16 at Gash Memorial
Chapel with Bro. Vernon Huber and Bro. Jason Clark
officiating. Burial was in the Fox Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Jerry Kays, Joe Morris, Jonathan Kays, Kent Sparrow,
John Mark Johnson, and Marshall Gash. Jr. Honorary bearers
were Bill Shouse, Bobby Ritter, Warren Marshall, Tim
Robinson, Jim Shouse, Steve Vogelsberg, Susie Durr, Gail
Huber, Helen Longlott, Sue Marshall, Gladys Middleton, Wilma
Purvis, Zelma Ritter, Eunice Searcy, Ruth Shouse, Hattie
Smith, Mabel Smith, Ruby Smith, Dorothy Wells, Geneva
Wilkerson, Catheryn Young, Doris Utt, Wilma Flystad, Pinkie
Clark and Linda Trusty. Contributions are suggested to the
Anderson Christian Church, 1631 US 127 Bypass,
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
SPEAKS. Owen Lee Speaks, 82, of Louisville, died Tuesday,
October 30, 2001 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He
was a native of Mercer County, a retired security guard for
Wells Fargo/Pony Express and an army veteran of World War
II. Survivors include: one sister, Marthalene Davis,
Shepherdsville; two nieces, two nephews. Funeral services
were held Friday, Nov. 2, at the Hardy-Close Funeral Home in
Shepherdsville with Rev. Kelly Whitehurst officiating. Burial
was in Highland Memory Gardens in Mt. Washington.
SPRINGATE. Cordie V. Springate, 88, formerly of Riverside
Drive, Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001 at the
Charleston Health Care Center in Danville. Born June 9, 1913
in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Bob and
Dora L. Hurst Dean and the widow of William Pearson
Springate. She was retired from Cricketeer and was a member
of the Harrodsburg Church of Christ. Survivors include: a son,
Robert P. Springate of Danville; a brother, Maurice Dean of
Mercer County; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Eudora) Sutherland of
Harrodsburg, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a
son, Donald Francis Springate. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) and after 7 a.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
STEELE. Violet Steele, 76, Danville Health and Rehabilitation
Center, died Sunday, October 14, 2001 at the Ephraim
McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 11,
1925 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Byron
and Zannar McGinnis Collier. She was a former employee of
Cricketeer and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Peggy Steele Hurst and
Brenda Steele Mobley, both of Mercer County; one brother,
Belve Collier, Mercer County; four sisters, Elizabeth Scott, MI,
Alma Isham and Lee Ora Tyler, both of Harrodsburg, Lillian
Tyler, Burgin; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one
great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
October 16, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with
Chaplain Gary Story officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis Tyler, Chuck Tyler, John
David Tyler, Willard Butch Steele, Wayne Steele, and Mitchell
Steele.
STEWART. Doug Stewart, 54, of Chula Vista, CA, formerly of
Coventry, RI, died Tuesday, December 11, 2001. Born in
Providence, RI, he was the son of Florence D. (Major) Stewart-
Mason of Coventry and the late Talbot Stewart. He was the
step son of Curtis W. Mason of Coventry. He was a U. S.
Marine Corps veteran having served in Vietnam. He was past
Commander of the Crompton Veterans Organization in West
Warwick, RI and a member of the American Legion Post 2 in
West Warwick. He was presiding Junior Vice Commander of
VFW Post 2111 in Chula Vista, CA. Survivors in addition to his
mother, include: his wife, Dorothy Ann Saunders Stewart,
formerly of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Michele Harrington of
West Greenwich; three step sons, David Chenault, Travis
Chenault, and Quentin Chenault, all of West Warwick; two
sisters, Charlotte Cannon, West Warwick, Carol-Lynn Gallant,
Coventry; two step brothers, Curt J. Mason, Coventry and
Steven Mason, Cocoa, FL; one step sister, Marjorie Misch,
Calloway, FL; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday, December 17, at Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane
Chapel, 659 E. Greenwich Ave., West Warwick, RI. Burial with
military honors was in the Rhode Island Veteran’s Cemetery,
Exeter.
STEWART. Doug Stewart, 54, of Warwick, RI, died Tuesday,
December 11, 2001. He was a boiler operator and a US Army
veteran having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife,
Dorothy Ann Saunders Stewart, Warwick, RI; his mother-inlaw,
Mrs. Mary Satterly, Burgin; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jack
(Norma) Hammons, Burgin, Mrs. Bill (Betty) Dixon, Burgin,
Lena Satterly, Burgin, and Mrs. Joe (Ruby) Hurst,
Harrodsburg. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the
Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel in West Warwick, RI.

STOUT. Donald Eugene Stout Sr., 57, of 106 Walnut St., Salvisa,
died Friday, Oct. 5 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born May 21, 1944 in Retreat, IN, he was the son of Ivan
(Boone) Eugene and Louise Pearl Spail Stout. Mr. Stout
worked for Quebec Or World, Versailles. He was a member of
the Charity Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. Survivors
include: his wife, Josephine Harris Stout of Salvisa; two sons,
Donald Eugene Stout Jr. of Indianapolis and Douglas Stout of
Frankfort; a daughter, Nancy Chipman of Frankfort; two
brothers, Billy Joe Stout of Columbus, IN, and Larry Dean
Stout of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Sarah Monroe and Elsie
Bowman, both of Crothersville, IN, and seven grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Rebecca Stout, a brother,
Charles Stout Sr., and a sister, Shirley Stout. Funeral services
were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Ransdell Funeral Chapel with
the Rev. Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. Expressions of
sympathy are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.
STRATTON. Dennis Stratton, 41, Silverdale Road, Augusta, GA,
died Monday, August 13, 2001 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Born January 3, 1960 in Mercer County, he was the son of
William Stanley Stratton, Appling, GA, and Betty Mae Bruner
Stratton, Harrodsburg. He was a former fence company
owner, enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Baptist
Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his step
mother, Merribeth Stratton, Appling, GA; one daughter, Ashley
Rae Stratton, Augusta, GA; two brothers, David Stratton,
Harrodsburg, Gary Thomas Stratton, Burgin; one half brother,
Bryan Arthur Stratton, Appling, GA; two sisters, Dianna
Stratton Freeman, Burgin, Janet Pearl Stratton Sanders,
Harrodsburg; one half sister, Susan Michelle Stratton, Appling,
GA. Funeral services were held Friday, August 17, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Dunn
officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Robert Bradshaw, Gary Stratton, Stanley
David Stratton, Joseph W. Freeman, Jeff Sanders and Russell
Harlan Bruner. Honorary bearers were Bryan Arthur Stratton,
Dustin Merriman, and Dalton Harmon Hurst III.
SULLIVAN. Carolyn “Cottie” McLean Sullivan, died Monday,
December 24, 2001, in FL. A memorial service will be held,
Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Providence
Presbyterian Church in McAfee.
TAYLOR. Everett Melvin Taylor, 76, of 2140 Palms Drive,
Lexington, died Sunday, September 30, 2001. Born August
18, 1925 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Arthur
and Alice McGuire Taylor. He was a retired carpenter for
Wainscott Builders and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include: his wife, Martha Adams Taylor, Lexington;
one daughter, Teresa Noplis, Lexington; three sons, Allen
(Brenda) Taylor, Lexington, Scott Taylor, Chattanooga, TN,
Kenneth (Joyce) Taylor, Gainesville, FL; two sisters, Barbara
Frueh, Maple Falls, WA and Roberta Taylor, Edison, NJ; four
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 4, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Chaplain John
Rudd officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Bluegrass. Visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday,
October 3, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
TOLL. Jodie Ann Toll, 18, of Indian Trail, Lawrenceburg, died
Friday, November 16, 2001 in Lexington. Born March 2, 1983
in Anderson County, she was the daughter of Benny R. Toll
and the late Nettie Lancaster Toll. She attended Anderson
County High School. Survivors in addition to her father,
include: her step mother, Vicky Burton Toll, Lawrenceburg;
paternal grandmother, Pauline Toll, Mercer County; one step
brother, William Dennis, Nicholasville; two step sisters, Sherry
Dennis, Chicago, IL, and Elaina Sewell, Georgetown. She was
preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Thomas Toll.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 21, at
Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Jack Smith officiating. Burial
was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby
Toll, Allen Ray Toll, Gary Dane Wiley, Mickey Toll, Marvin
Smith Jr., Mark Smith and Marvin Smith Sr. Honorary bearers
were Robert Toll, Allen Toll, Shannon Hubert, Curtis Berryman,
William Thacker, Larry Young, Jo Butler and Freddie Redding.
TURNER. Patricia Ann Turner, 48, of 406 East View Circle,
Shelbyville, died Saturday, November 17, 2001 at the
Homestead Nursing Center in New Castle. Born January 24,
1953 in Danville, she was the daughter of Martha Rasnake of
Harrodsburg. She was a stock person for Wal-Mart in
Shelbyville and was a member of the Gethsemane Baptist
Church in Danville. Survivors, in addition to her mother,
include: her husband, Herbert Turner, Shelbyville; two sons,
Herbert Keith Turner II and Matthew Scott Turner, both of
Shelbyville; one daughter, Mesha Rogers, Frankfort; one
brother, Wyndell Jones, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Cindy Baker
and Linda Duncan, both of Harrodsburg; one granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her step father, Ralph Munday.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 20, at the
Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Claude
Waldridge officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Collins Hill, Lonnie Hill, Samuel “Bo”
Rasnake III, Brian Rasnake, Maurice Finn and William Finn.
UNDERWOOD. Lena C. Underwood, 93, of Heritage Hall,
Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, November 25, 2001 at Heritage
Hall. Born June 16, 1908 in Salvisa, she was the daughter of
the late Clarence Atwell and Ida W. Preston Crossfield. She
was a retired telephone operator for General Telephone
Company and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in
Lexington. Survivors include: one sister, Ada C. Ransdell,
Salvisa; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by five sisters, Ethel Crossfield, Pearl Bailey, Irene
Pelley, Ella Roberts and Mary Philpot; one brother, Melvin
Crossfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November
28, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Terry Morrison
officiating. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery, Salvisa.
Pallbearers were Larry Peyton, Ricky Peyton, Steve Peyton,
Jon Clark, Robert (Butch) Warren and Jim White.
VANARSDALE. Donald T. “Don” Van Arsdale, 68, of Kettering,
OH, died Thursday, August 23, 2001. He was the son of the
late Thomas J. and Anna Van Arsdale. He was retired from St.
Elizabeth Medical Center as Director of Purchasing and was a
Kentucky Colonel. He was a US Army veteran having served
during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Janet
Kenning Van Arsdale; one son, Denny P. (Patty) Van Arsdale;
one daughter, Connie S. (Jason) Hill; one sister, Carol E.
Kramer; three brothers, Wally and William Stine and Jerry Van
Arsdale. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane
Withers, three brothers, George, James and Joseph Van
Arasdale. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday,
August 28, at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial was in
Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington
Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Tobias Funeral Home (Far Hills
Chapel), was in charge of arrangements.
VANDYKE. Ruth “Boots” Ison VanDyke, 69, of Totten Avenue,
Lancaster, died Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at the Garrard
County Memorial Hospital. Born July 30, 1932 in Harrodsburg,
she was the daughter of the late Willie Lee Ison and Adella
Humber Ison. She was the widow of Paul VanDyke. She was
a homemaker, member of the St. Paul Predestinarian Baptist
Church and a member of the St. Paul Women’s Club.
Survivors include: three daughters, Penny (Davey) Logan,
Midge (William) Ison, and Beatrice Perkins, all of Lancaster;

four sons, Paul (Margaret) VanDyke, Curt Ison, Butch Ison, all
of Lancaster, and Melvin (Liz) Ison of Harrodsburg; one
brother, Anderson Ison, Lancaster; two brothers-in-law, Allen
(Jackie) VanDyke, San Jose, CA, and Jean (Audrey) VanDyke,
Seattle, WA; seven sisters-in-law, Jeanette Ison, Lancaster,
Lilly Berry, Gloria Bowman, Dessie Brown, Mary Owens,
Geneva Penman, Arnetta Bottoms, all of Harrodsburg. Funeral
services were held Saturday, August 4, at St. Paul
Predestinarian Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Bowman
officiating. Burial was in Lancaster (Duncantown) Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Cedric Leavell, Brunell West, Simon Norris,
Cecil Dunn, James Franklin Warren and Taylor Leavel.
Honorary bearers were William Hocker, Willie Mitchell, John
Penman, Michael Logan and James Buford. Ramsey Funeral
Home, Lancaster, was in charge of arrangements.
VORIS. Ricky Allen Voris, 42, of 11460 Springfield Road in
Perryville, died Monday, August 6, 2001 at his residence. Born
in Morocco April 20, 1959, he was the son of Mary Elizabeth
Collier Voris of Harrodsburg and the late Stanley Edward Voris.
He was a self-employed finishing carpenter and a member of
the Perryville United Methodist Church. Survivors, in addition
to his mother, include: his wife, Robin Hafley Voris, Perryville;
one daughter, Alana Robinson, London; one son, Lee Voris,
London; three brothers, Harvey and Dale Voris, both of
Harrodsburg and Mike Voris, Lexington, one grandchild.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 8, at the
Perryville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jimmy Owens
and Gerald Gaddis officiating. Pallbearers were Zack and
Josh Hafley, Drew Reynolds, Stephen and Joey Lester and
Vance Webb. Honorary bearer was Danny Cooper. Wilder
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Expressions of
sympathy may take the form of donations to the Perryville
United Methodist Church Building Fund.
VOTAW. Bessie P. Votaw, 81, of Battle Road, Mackville, died
Friday, July 13, 2001 at the Danville Center for Health and
Rehabilitation. Born July 27, 1919 in Washington County, she
was the daughter of the late James and Molly Riley Hatchett.
She was the widow of Sabe G. Votaw. She was a retired
employee of Springfield Redring. Survivors include: one
daughter, Lois Dean, Mackville; one brother, William Hatchett,
of IL; one sister, Dora Bishop of OH; three grandchildren, four
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 15, at the Ransdell
Funeral Chapel with Lewis Walter officiating. Burial was in the
Battle Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernie Hale, Chris
Shackelford, Donald Cottingham, and Darly Baker. Honorary
bearers were Jordan and Dakota Shackelford.
WAITS. Robert Edwin Waits, 60, of 4638 Clinton Blvd.,
Lakeworth, FL, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 at JFK
Medical Center, Atlantis, FL. Born January 15, 1941 in
Lexington, he was the son of the late Robert and Willie Francis
Waits. He was the widower of Mary Ann Amaral Waits. He had
worked as an electrician and was owner of Mane Roads Camp
Ground, Lakeworth, FL. He was a member of Gardenside
Christian Church in Lexington. Survivors, include: his wife,
Karen Bailey Waits, Lakeworth, FL; three step sons, Brad
Bailey, FL, Timothy Bailey and B. J. Bailey, both of MA; two
daughters, Jennifer Peavler and Catherine Swartz, both of
Lexington; one brother, Cecil Francis, Jr., Mercer County; two
sisters, Anna Mae Haney, Mercer County, Betty Jo Wilson,
Lexington; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
two sisters, Ella Evans Adams and Lorine Snook. Funeral
services were held Monday, November 12, at the Ransdell
Funeral Chapel, with Terry Morrison officiating. Burial was in
Hillcrest Cemetery, Lexington. Pallbearers were David Gilvin,
Cecil Francis, Robert Wilson, Thomas Swartz, Odell Wilson
and Brad Bailey. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia
Society of America.
WALKER. Dorothy Walker, 90, of 160 Cummins Drive, died
Wednesday at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born July
3, 1911 in Mayo, she was the daughter of the late Godfrey and
Lula Walker. She was a domestic worker and residential maid,
a member of the Mercer County Senior Citizens and a member
of the Centennial Baptist Church, where she sang in the
church choir. Survivors include: one daughter, Doris Johnson,
Versailles; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. She
was preceded in death by a son, James “J. Tom” Walker, one
brother, Plimpton Walker, and three sisters, Lottie Meaux,
Lucille Jones, and Isabelle Lafon. Funeral services were
conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ransdell Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Elwood Norton and Bro. J. D. Short III
officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers
were Billy Parks, Jesse Thomas, Davis Burrus, Scott Jones,
Ralph McKitrick Jr. and Freddy Brown. Parks Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
WALLS. Billy Walls, 28, of Nicholasville, died Tuesday, November
13, 2001. A native of Lexington, he was the son of Carolyn
and John Allison, Noblesville, IN. He was a graduate of Bryan
Station High School and attended the University of Kentucky.
He was a member of Northeast Christian Church. He was a
deputy sheriff for the Jessamine County Sheriff Department,
had served as a police officer for the City of Wilmore, Deputy
Sheriff for Fayette County Sheriff Department and dispatcher
for the UK Police Department. Survivors, in addition to his
parents, include: his wife, Priscilla Mitchell Walls, Nicholasville;
one daughter, Kaley Alexis Walls, Nicholasville; two brothers,
Chris Walls and Phillip Allison, both of Noblesville, IN; one
sister, Michelle Allison, Noblesville, IN; maternal grandmother,
Alice Parido; Lexington; paternal grandfather, Billy Ray Walls,
Sr., Lexington; mother-in-law, Marcy Mitchell, Lexington;
brother-in-law, Todd (Elisa) Mitchell, Lexington; sister-in-law,
Susie (Bobby) Harned, Lexington; paternal grandmother,
Margaret Allison, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held
Saturday, November 17, Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev.
Whit Criswell officiating. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington, was in charge of
arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to Billy
R. Walls Memorial Fund, c/o Central Bank FSB, 301 N. Main
Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356.
WASH. Louise Graham Wash, 95, of 376 College Manor, formerly
of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, August 18, 2001 at the
James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born in Washington
County, she was the daughter of the late William and Nannie
Lee Noel Graham. She was the widow of Stewart Wash. She
was a retired bookkeeper for the State Department of
Agriculture, a member of the Salvisa Baptist Church, Capital
First Ladies, and a 1923 graduate of Salvisa High School.
Survivors include: one sister, Rebecca Lay, Harrodsburg; three
nieces, Geneva Sanders, Virginia Yeager and Shirleen Yates,
all of Harrodsburg; two nephews, William Pinkston,
Harrodsburg and John Lay, Danville. She was preceded in
death by two sisters, Nante Bell Pinkston and Sarah Will
Bunnell. Funeral services were held Monday, August 20, at
Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Jack Geurin
officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers
were John Lay, William T. Pinkston, Tommy Yates, David
Wash, George Shelburn and Brennan Boswell. Memorial
contributions are suggested to Gideons International.
WATTS. Marjorie Mae Watts, 85, of 1000 Beaumont Avenue, died
Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell
Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born April 18, 1916 in
Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ulysses Grant
and Mary Jane Thompson Kays. She was the widow of Stanley

Watts. She had worked as a sales clerk for The Harrod Shop,
was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church
and was a member of Eastern Star. She graduated from
Harrodsburg High School as valedictorian and went to Asbury
College. Survivors include: one son, James Elvin Watts,
Sarasota, FL; two daughters, Barbara Ann Watts, Lexington,
Jennie Lee Jones, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by five brothers, Ernie, Onie, Marvin, John
and James Kays. Funeral services were held Saturday,
November 24, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy
Owens, John Wesley Kays and Richard Chamberlin officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were David
Watts, Will Jones, Gerald Kays, Ian Meitzen, Cory Hambrick
and Jim Edwards. Memorials are suggested to Heritage
Hospice.
WEBB. Raymond B. Webb, 83, of 2624 Bohon Road,
Harrodsburg, died Monday, October 15, 2001, at the Ephraim
McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born
September 13, 1918 in Laurel County, he was the son of the
late Ed and Sally House Webb. He was a retired farmer and a
member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran of World War II. Survivors include: his wife, Louise
Scott Webb of Mercer County, one brother, Orland Webb of
Mercer County, one sister Mrs. Pauline Ryan of TN; two
granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a son, William
"Bill" Webb and a brother, Herman Webb. Funeral services will
be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, at the Alexander &
Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Baldauff officiating.
Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willie
B. Horn, Garnett Ruble, Bob Richmond, Richard Scott, Mark
Johnson, Caroll Burton, Gary Tatum and Wathan Bottom.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. To 9:00 p.m. Wednesday,
October 17, and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
WEBB. Viola B. Webb, 61, of Lexington, died Thursday, August
23, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born April 2,
1940 in Liberty, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Nim
Godbey and Matrie Wesley Godbey Kinder. She was a retired
employee of the Kentucky Department of Education. Survivors
include: one son, Anthony Allen Beasley, Lawrenceburg; one
daughter, Michele Lynn Phillips, Lawrenceburg; three brothers,
Ray Godbey, Frankfort, Floyd Godbey, Harrodsburg, Velmer
Godbey, Lawrenceburg; one sister, Flonnie Byrd, Harrodsburg;
three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday,
August 25, at the Valley Oak Baptist Church in Casey County,
with Troy Merrick officiating. Burial was in the Valley Oak
Cemetery.
WEBB. William Edward “Bill” Webb, 51, Scenic Drive, died
Monday, July 9, 2001 at the James B. Haggin Memorial
Hospital. Born September 10, 1949 in Mercer County, he was
the son of Raymond and Louise Scott Webb of Harrodsburg.
He was a Modine model shop technician, a member of the
National Guard and Masonic Lodge #777. He loved restoring
Corvettes, farming and John Deere tractors. He was a
member of Southside Christian Church, attended Calvary
Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, are: two
daughters, Jennifer and Jamie Webb, both of Harrodsburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at
the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Mark
Baldauff officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Masonic rites were held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home. Pallbearers will be Carlos Lane, Ronnie Panko, Gary
Scott, Richard Scott, Barry Currens, Steve Gibson, Steve
Tulley and Ducker Tulley. Honorary bearers will be Willie B.
Horn, Frank Lawson, David Darnall, Ronnie Atwood, Tommy
Barnett, Jeremy Catlett, Roy Hawes, Scott Strickland and
Mitch Carpenter. Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday,
and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
WILDER Jr. William Daniel Wilder, Jr., 77, of Georgetown, GA,
died Monday, October 15, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital in
Lexington. Born March 23, 1924 in Danville, he was the son of
the late William D. Sr. and Hettie Wilson Wilder. He was a
retired Georgia state employee, a member of Ellers Memorial
Baptist Church and an army veteran of World War II. Survivors
include: one daughter, Teri (Tom) Cox, Lexington; one son,
John David Wilder, Lexington; one sister, Eliza (Claude)
Freeman, Lebanon, OH; four grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Graveside services were held Wednesday,
October 17, at Spring Hill Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth
Whitehouse officiating. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of
the Bluegrass. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of
arrangements.
WILLIAMS. Bruce Edwin Williams, 43, Simpson Street, Junction
City, died Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at the Ephraim McDowell
Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born July 23, 1958 in
Mercer County, he was the son of the late Walter Carroll and
Margie Grubbs Williams. He was a construction worker, avid
fisherman, a hunter and made knives. Survivors include: three
sons, Dustin Williams, Colorado Springs, CO, Nicholas Phillips
and Timothy Phillips, both of Moreland; one daughter, Brandy
Richie; five brothers, Carroll Williams, Steve Williams, Kenny
Williams, Jimmy Williams and Mark Williams, all of
Harrodsburg; five sisters, Phyllis Williams, Becky Williams,
Denise Abrams, and Rita Elliott, all of Harrodsburg, and Lisa
Deringer of Washington County. Funeral services were held
Friday, October 12, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral
Home with Rev. Ken Calia officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robbie Williams, Tony Harmon,
Shayne Abrams, Scottie Williams, Shawn Williams and Timmy
Williams. Honorary bearers were Matt Abrams, Jamie Williams,
Foster Elliott, Chris Williams, Justin Williams, Randy Williams,
Derek Williams, Lee Williams, George Barnes, Adam Elliott,
Andrew Williams and James Barnes.
WILSON. Freeda O. Wilson, 82, of 1693 Danville Rd.,
Harrodsburg, died Saturday Oct. 6, 2001 at the residence of
her daughter. Born Oct. 10, 1918 in Russell Co., she was the
daughter of the Fred B. and Gertrude Cunningham Robertson
and was the widow of L.W. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson worked as a
retired bookkeeper for Ransdell Funeral Chapel and L. W.
Wilson and Sons Contracting. She was a charter member of
Immanuel Baptist Church, past secretary and treasurer. She
was a former Sunday school teacher and a former member of
the Mercer County Board of the American Red Cross.
Survivors include: one daughter, Lois W. Ransdell; three sons,
Jerry L. Wilson, Paul A. Wilson and Joe D. Wilson, all of
Harrodsburg; two brothers, Royce Felton Robertson, Russell
Springs and O.D. Robertson, Albuquerque, NM; three sisters,
Hope Tarter, Liberty, Treva Foley, and Geneva Reeves, both
of Lexington; 11 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Smith. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the
Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, with Ed Orberson and
Harold Best officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons and honorary pallbearers were
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions
are suggested to the American Red Cross WTC Relief, Suite
100, Lexington, KY or Immanuel Baptist Church, Faulkner
Lane, Danville, KY 40422.
WILSON. Michael W. Wilson, 51, of Lexington, died Sunday,
September 16, 2001, at his residence. Born March 23, 1950 in
Lexington, he was the son of Arthur C. Wilson, Harrodsburg,
and the late Joyce Griswold Wilson. A graduate of Henry Clay
High School, he was a land surveyor for over 25 years,
becoming an Engineering Technician II for LFUCG in New
Development Division. A lifelong sportsman, he was an

experienced fisherman, hunter, and archer. His creative nature
was expressed in photography and woodworking. Survivors
include: his wife, Ellen Cotter Wilson, Lexington; one daughter,
Christina B. Wilson; one son, Andrew F. Wilson; three sisters,
Marecha W. (Jon) Wolcott, Patricia W. (Richard) Shewmaker,
and Kim W. (Mark) Corman, all of Lexington. A memorial
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 21, at the
Unitarian Universalist Church, Clays Mill Road, Lexington,
conducted by Rev. Kendell Tarleton. Memorials may be made
to the Lafayette High School Band Association, c/o Dr.
Kasarskis, 305 Glendover Rd., Lexington, KY 40503.
YEAGER. Marvin Haskell Yeager, Sr., age 91, of 176 Alford
Road, Salvisa, died Monday, August 20, 2001 at the James B.
Haggin Memorial Hospital in Harrodsburg. Born in Washington
County, he was a son of the late Willie and Hannah Barnett
Yeager. He was the widower of Venie Drury Yeager. He was a
member of Antioch Christian Church and attended the Kirkland
School. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and an avid
fisherman and hunter. Survivors include: two sons, Marvin
(Faye) Yeager, Jr., and Larry (Lou Ann) Yeager, both of
Harrodsburg; two daughters, Phyllis (Louis) Sea,
Lawrenceburg, and Sandy (Kenny Long), Salvisa, 18
grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, six great great
grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, several step great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gilbert
and Carroll Yeager, one granddaughter, Lisa Yeager Dial, five
brothers, Cecil, Marshall, Orbrey, Orville and Everett Yeager,
two sisters, Erma Hoskins and Oatney Yeager. Funeral
services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23, at the Gash
Memorial Chapel with Bro. Larry Redding and Bro. David Kelly
officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Washington
County. Pallbearers will be Danny Yeager, Steve Yeager,
Anthony Hamlin, Dale Hamlin, Timmy Yeager, Travis Yeager,
Jamie Yeager, Chad Crouch and Doug Hazelwood. Honorary
bearers will be Jimmy Bowen, Garland Hoskins, Bobby Durr,
Jerry Barnett, William A. Miller, Donnie Green, Johnny Mitchell,
Jimmy Pearson, Penny Dearinger, Benny Hahn, Carl
Hazelwood, Gary Reynolds, James Jackson, and Donald
Sexton. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Antioch
Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jimmy Bowen, 8830
Lawrenceburg Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
YOUNG. Hollis Young, 95, of 576 Beaumont Avenue, died
Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born February 2, 1906 in Washington County, he was the son
of the late R. J. “Buddy” and Cora Lay Young and was the
widower of Edith Robinson. He was a retired salesman for
Central Wholesale and was a member of the Harrodsburg
Baptist Church. Survivors include: one sister-in-law, Lillie
Long, Harrodsburg; one granddaughter, Susan Beth Boren,
FL; one great granddaughter, Jennifer Tamara Boren, FL. He
was preceded in death by a son, Herman Young; three
brothers, Hugh, Edward and William (Bill) Young; one sister,
Marjorie McGrath. Funeral services were held Friday,
November 16, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Robert
DeFoor and Rick Snyder officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dick Dartt, W. B. Horn, Kenneth
Young, Stanley Green, Bill Rogers, Armond Bottom, Paul
Devine and Ernest Mobley. Honorary bearers were the Glad
Hand Sunday School Class and deacons. Memorials are
suggested to the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, Main Street,
Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or the Mercer County Humane
Society.
ZODY. William Thurman “Bill” Zody, 65, of 4111 Boones Grove
Way, Jeffersontown, died Friday, August 10, 2001 at his
residence. Born January 6, 1936 in Harrodsburg, he was the
son of Hazel Keightley Zody, Jeffersontown, and the late Jack
Montgomery Zody. He was a retired accountant, a graduate of
Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, TN and a member
of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his
mother, include: his wife, Mary Lou Lyons Zody, Jeffersontown;
one daughter, Karen Zody Waiz, Louisville; two sons, Michael
M. Zody, Sellersburg, IN and G. Mark Zody, Jeffersontown;
seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday,
August 13, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Robert
DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bob Goettel, Ed Robertson, Gene
Cocanougher, Michael Jacoby, Sam Woods and Doug
VanDiver. Memorials are suggested to the Kentucky Humane
Society or the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund.