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Miscellaneous Mercer County, Kentucky Obituaries


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MATHA SATTERLY
Matha Darnell Satterly, 97, of 10461 Lawrenceburg Road, died Monday, November 2, 1998 at her home. A native of Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Bruner and Moriah Waldridge Darnell, a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, J. L. (Azille) Satterly, Washington County; three daughters, Ama Robinson, Frankfort, Rama Sutherland, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. J. R. (Jean) Robinson, Washington County; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Satterly; two sons-in-law, James Sutherland, and Onis Robinson, a great grandson, Alex Joseph French, a sister, Haley Gillis and four brothers, Sleet, Elster, Roscoe and Robert Darnell. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, at Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Harold Garrison and Bro. Carl Jones officiating. Burial will be in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Sutherland, Bitsy Satterly, James Robinson, Brian Robinson, Robbie Stopher, and Jason Satterly. Honorary bearers will be Thomas Catlett, Cody Sutherland, William Allen Chadwell, and Shawn McHolan. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, c/o Chris Stephens, 1119 Lock Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 8:00 a.m. on Thursday.
(Thu Nov 5, 1998)

GARY LOGAN
Gary Morgan Logan, 44, of Kankakee, IL died Friday, October 23, 1998, at Riverdale, IL. Born November 5, 1953 in Monmouth, IL, he was the son of Richard and Jane Logan of Harrodsburg and the late Daisy Book Logan. He was a former employee of Chicago Bridge and Iron in Bourbonnais, IL, a member of the Aroma Park, IL Fire Department. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include: his wife, Judy Mosier Logan, Kankakee, IL; one son, Zachary M. Logan, Kankakee, IL; one brother, Jeffry and two step sisters, Dana and Dawn. Funeral servcies were held Tuesday, Octonber 27, at the Kankakee Chapel of the Schreffler Funeral Home with pastor Beverly Marshall-Goodell of Aroma Park United Methodist Church officiating.. Casket guards were members of the area fire departments and a special service was held at the Chapel after visitation. Burial was at Mound Grove Gardens in Kankakee. Pallbearers were members of Aroma Park Fire Department. The casket was carried to the cemetary on a fire truck and escorted by fire and police units from Aroma Park, Bourbonnais, Bradley, and Kankakee, IL.
(Thu Nov 5, 1998)

THOMAS HAZELWOOD, Jr.
Thomas Hazelwood Jr., 67, of 944 Kirkwood Road, Salvisa, died Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at the VA Hospital in Lexington. Born March 2, 1931 in Clark County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sally Carrie Lunsford Hazelwood. He was a farmer and a member of the Kirkwood Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 52. Survivors include: three brothers, Carl and Charles (Kenny) Hazelwood, Mercer County, and Howard Hazelwood, Frankfort; three sisters, Donna Gash, Dorothy Sue Cinnamon and Linda Sheperson, all of Mercer County. Funeral services were held Friday, October 30, 1998 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Redding officiating. Burial will be in the Kirkwood Cemetery, Salvisa. Pallbearers were Doug, Charles and Howard L. Hazelwood, Steve Gash, Wayne Cinnamon, and Scott Sheperson. Honorary bearers were Anthony, Alan, Brent, Perry, Mark and Jeffrey Hazelwood.
(Thu Nov 5, 1998) THOMAS MORRIS
Thomas Lee Morris, 67, of Gadsden, Alabama died Tuesday, November 3, 1998 in Gadsden. Born May 11, 1931 in Talmage (Mayo), he was the son of the late Thomas Albert (T. A.) and Minnie Louallen Morris. He was a former employee of Jackson of Danville, and was a self-employed upholsterer in Frankfort. He had been an upholsterer for 49 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines, having served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Mary M. Harrod of Danville, and Barbara M. Miracle, Richmond, IN; two sons, Ron Morris, Danville and Carl L. Morris, Thompsonville, IL; one brother, Lucien A. Morris, Danville; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Burns and Juanita E. Yeast, both of Harrodsburg; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Sallee officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Burns, Willard Yeast, Bobby Logue, David Morris, Ronald Lee Morris II and Steve Morris. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Christian Life Center of Harrodsburg, 108 S. Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
(Thu Nov 12, 1998)

OPHELIA ALFORD
Ophelia Alford, 92, of Charleston Health Care Facility, died Saturday, November 7, 1998 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born January 1, 1906 in Burgin, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Clark and Mary Copenhaver Thornton. She was a stewardess at St. James AME Church and attended Mercer County High School. She was a nurse's aide at Ephraim McDowell Memorial Medical Center and she also worked for Nelson Rodes. She was a member of the Kentucky Club and worked for the Senior Citizens group. Survivors include: one nephew, Ralph Smith, Danville; and two nieces, Priscilla Johnson and Mattie Smith, both of Junction City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Alford. Services were held Monday at St. James AME Church by Rev. Everhart Walker. Burial was in Hilldale Cemetery. Pallbearers were officers of St. James AME Church. Smith-Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Nov 12, 1998)

CHARLES BATTERTON
Charles Forest Batterton, 83, of Harrodsburg, formerly of Pleasureville, died Saturday, November 7, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late James M. and Levia James Batterton. He was a member of Eminence Christian Church and was employed as a mail distributor. Survivors include: one daughter, Betty Perry, Perryville; one son, Keith Batterton, Harrodsburg; one sister, Edith Raisor, Eminence; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Allen Stivers. Funeral services were held Monday November 9, at Scholar Funeral Home in Pleasureville, by Rev. Brian Nieman. Burial was in the Eminence Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hillis Batterton, John James, Billy, Henry and Charlie Raisor and Rodney Young. Memorial are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
(Thu Nov 12, 1998)

STELLA GOODKNOW
Stella Mae Goodknow, 97, of 777 Greenwood Drive, died Sunday, November 8, 1998 at Harrodsburg Health Care Manor. Born January 19, 1901 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Squire Masters and Ida Mae Freeman. She was the widow of William Phillip Goodknow. She had been a schoolteacher in Washington County and bookkeeper for the Harrodsburg Police Department, having retired after 12 years. She was a graduate of Western Kentucky University. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Sue) Pearson, and Donna Faye Gowins, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Faye Carey, Mackville; six grandchildren, Gloria Lister, Eddie Siler, Sherilyn Perkins, David Sims, Jerry Sims, and Ronald Jackson "Lil Jack" Pearson; five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Collier and Rev. Ken Calia officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be "Lil" Jack Pearson, David Sims, Jerry Sims, Cliff Lister, Gary Perkins, Arthur E. Goodlett, James Holiday and Earl Dunlap. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, and Thursday prior to the hour of service.
(Thu Nov 12, 1998)

ALYCE BROWN
Alyce Elizabeth Denny Brown, 75, of 347 Pleasant Hill Drive, Burgin, died Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at the home of her son in Ashland. Born February 26, 1923 in Burgin, she was the daughter of the late John Walter and Agnes Rebecca Baker Denny. She was a retired postal clerk for the Burgin Post Office and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, M. G. Brown, Jr., Burgin; one son, Robert Thomas (Bob) Brown of Ashland; one daughter, Peggy Brown Britton, Louisville; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Burgin Baptist church. Burial will be in the Burgin Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of dontations to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY 41011, or to the Burgin Baptist Church, 433 East Main Street, Burgin, KY 40310. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home, and from 12:30 to 2:00 at the Burgin Baptist Church.
(Thu Nov 12, 1998)

J. S. RELEFORD
Mr. J. S. Releford, 64, of 309 East Office Street, died Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born December 15, 1933 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Walter and Diana Durr Releford. He was retired from Cudahy, and was retired in maintenance and as a school bus driver for Mercer County elementary School. He had served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #52 for 25 years. He was a member of the Mercer Masonic Lodge #777 since 1971 and a member of the Bohon Christian Church. Survivors include: one son, Bill (Ann Clay) Miller, Irvine; one daughter, Sharon (Terry) Currens, Vine Grove; one sister, Mrs. Helen (Elmer) Clark of Kissimmee, FL; three grandchildren; one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell F. Lawson Releford; one grandson, Brian Keith Currens. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley and Chaplain Gary Story officiating. Masonic rites were held. Friday at the funeral home. Burial with military rites was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Jones, Tommy Jones, Jeff Clark, Bobby Tatum, Steve Blevins and Terry Currens. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

HENRY CORNISH
Henry Clay Cornish, 84, of 1707 Main Street Tyrone, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, November 12, 1998 at the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Frankfort. A native of Mercer County, he was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Harley Cornish. He was a retired farmer and construction worker and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Survivors include: five sons, Marcus (Brenda) Cornish, Marion, Davis (Lois) Cornish, Jimmy R. Cornish, Earl B. Cornish, Steven E. (Debbie) Cornish, all of Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. James (Louise) Thompson, Harrodsburg and Mrs. John (Mary Lee) Holbert, Lawrenceburg; one brother, Bruce Cornish, Mt. Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Taylor, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Bonnie Devine, SC; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Peavler Cornish, one daughter, Bonnie Mae Cornish and a grandson, Marcus Brent Cornish. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, at Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Terry Stallard officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Derrick Cornish, Scott Cornish, Jeff Shouse, Jamie Cornish, Jeremy Cornish, Brad Beasley, Chad Cornish, Daryl Cornish and Jordan Cornish.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

WILLIAM YANKEY
William Dwight Yankey, 35, of 415 Agee St., Harrodsburg, KY, died Friday, November 13, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 22, 1963 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of William Garland and Frances Keller Yankey, both of Mercer County. He was a Fireman for the Harrodsburg Fire Department and was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors other than his parents include: his wife, Susan Bailey Yankey, Harrodsburg; one son, Phillip Zachary Jordan Yankey, at home; one daughter, Ansley Paige Yankey, at home; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Ronnie and Joan Bailey, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 15, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church with Dr. Robert DeFoor, Dr. David Hartman, and Rev. Terry Cornish officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery, with full rites. Pallbearers were Doug Isham, Jimmy Ellis, Todd Barnes, Jack Reed, Jeff Noel, Chad Mayes, Sean Sanders, and Ernie Kelty. Honorary bearers were Harrodsburg Fire Department employees. Memorials are suggested to the Childrens' Make a Wish Foundation.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

GEORGE POTTS
George M. "Buddy" Potts, 81, of Greenbriar Dr., Harrodsburg, died Friday, November 13, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born February 2, 1917 in Powell Co., he was the son of the late Jess and Lanie Watson Potts. He was the widower of Mercer Huffman Potts. He was an Army veteran of WW II, a retired Danville Ready Mix employee and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville. Survivors include: one daughter, George Ann Bailey, Lakeland, FL; one step daughter, Gladys Jackson, Mercer County; two brothers, Winford Potts, Dayton, OH and Kenneth Potts, Baltimore, MD; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held. Monday, November 16, 1998 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Coy, Tom Rappleye, Glave Burton, Michael Watson, Wayne Jackson and Danny Jackson.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

ANGEL KELLER
Angel Partoyan Keller, 75, 921 Bellows Mill Road, died Sunday, November 15, 1998 at her residence. Born September 12, 1923 in Aleppo, Syria, she moved to Toledo, OH in 1929. She was the daughter of the late Garo Vartoohi Vessayan Partoyan. She was a former teacher for 22 years, a self-employed accountant for 40 years. She received her B. S. and Masters degrees from the University of Toledo. She was very active in Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, serving as Collegiate District Director, Chapter Advisor, and Alumni President. She was also active in the United Methodist Church serving on local, district and conference levels. She was a charter member of the Flower Hospital Auxiliary, was awarded the National Alumni Rose Award, and was honored as Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1988. She had attended Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, George Kenneth Keller, III of Toledo, OH and Garo Kevin Keller of Cheyenne, WY; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Watson, of Dallas, TX and Patricia Jean Peavler, Harrodsburg; one brother, Garo Arkel (Arky) Partoyan, McLean, VA and one sister, Sonia Minessian of MI; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the National Arthritis Foundation or the American Heart Association. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

NETTIE PEAVLER
Nettie Rae Satterly Peavler, 92, of Harrodsburg Health Care Center, died Sunday, November 15, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 19, 1906 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Laura Coleman Satterly. She was a former telephone operator at Duncan, a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Darryl Glenn Peavler, Harrodsburg, and Garnett Peavler, Jr. of Garrard County; one brother, Clellan Satterly, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Peavler, two brothers, Marshall Satterly and J. C. Satterly, Jr.; and four sisters, Lillian Satterly, Verna Satterly, Lettie Sea and Rettie Sims. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 18, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church with Bro. David Collier and Bro. Jack Geurin officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Sims, Hugh Satterly, Jackie Satterly, Jack Hammons, Dale Satterly, Rev. Joe Smith and Arnold Merriman.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

NANCY MASON
Nancy Allene Horton Mason, 49, of 225 West Court Street, Burgin, died Saturday, November 14, 1998 at U S. Highway 150 East of Stanford, near Crab Orchard, as the result of an automobile accident. Born September 10, 1949 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Arlie Flannery Horton. She was employed as a waitress at the Bowlarama Lanes Restaurant in Danville, was a graduate of Burgin High School and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Frank A. Mason, Burgin; one daughter, Brenda A. Mason, Burgin; three brothers, Melvin Horton and Ben Horton, both of Nicholasville and Gilbert Horton of Mayo; three sisters, Gladys Clark, Burgin, Laura Tillet, High Bridge, and Peggy Hogue of Mt. Washington. One brother, Hansford Horton and one sister, Polly Waldrop, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial will be in the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Davis, Jason Davis, Shawn Davis, Troy Howard, Wes Murphy, Aaron Voris, Robbie Matheney and John Freeland. Honorary bearers will be Johnny Lane, Sr., Johnny Lane, Jr., Carl Chancler, Sr., Carl Chancler, Jr., Keith Hogue, Roger Hogue, Sam Cox, Jr. and Mark Cox. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday, until the time of service.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

NANCY MASON
Burgin Woman Killed In Three Car Accident Nancy Mason of Burgin was killed in a three car accident which occurred on Nov. 14. According to a report from the Kentucky State Police, Mason, 49, was traveling east on U.S. 150 when she lost control of her vehicle and crossed the center line, striking a vehicle driven by Mark Bowlin of Tennessee, which was traveling west on U.S. 150. According to the report, the impact was nearly head on. A vehicle driven by Lori Smolinsky of Danville was traveling east on U.S. 150, made contact with both cars after they made contact with each other. Bowlin was not injured and Smolinsky complained on leg injuries, but sought her own medical attention.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

GENEVA LAYMAN
Geneva "Ghee" Shirley Layman, died Saturday, November 14, 1998 at Westminster Terrace in Louisville. Born in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late William M. and Effie Mae Shirley. She had worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" on Super Fortress planes during WW II, as well as clerical work at War Assets and Kentucky Home Mutual Life. She became a homemaker and did volunteer work with Girl Scouts, Jefferson County education system and her church, Concordia Lutheran, with the sewing circle. Survivors include: one sister, Frances Smith, Mt. Zion, IL; one brother, William G. Shirley, Kenova WV; two step sons, Robert G. Layman of Crestwood, Charles Layman of Frankfort,; two sons, Edward M. Layman, Jr., and Martin W. Layman, both of Louisville; and a daughter, Shirley Layman Burks of Palmyra, IN; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, at the Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Highway. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Concordia Lutheran Church hand bell fund or to Cedar Lake Lodge.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

JAMES TAYLOR
James Samuel (Sam) Taylor, 80, 426 West Court Street, Burgin died Saturday, November 14, 1998 at his residence. Born in Washington County, September 18, 1918, he was the son of the late Hannibal and Ovie Click Taylor. He was a retired employee of the maintenance department and a nursing assistant at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. He served in the U. S. Army during WW II. He was a member of the Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith of Perryville. Survivors include: his wife, Mabel Phillips Derringer Taylor, Burgin, one son, W. A. (Al) (Janice) Taylor. Alcoa, FL; one daughter, Norma Jean (Billy) Steele, Harrodsburg; two step sons, Dorsey Dean Derringer, Burgin and Donald Derringer of Harrodsburg; four step daughters, Betty Gregory, Harrodsburg, Maxine Rigney, Memphis, TN, Darlene Carmickle, Prestonsburg and Ima Major, Maysville; one brother, William Henry Taylor, Melbourne, FL; Five sisters, Thenia Bottoms, Stanford, Mabel Devine and Myrtle Dearing, both of Harrodsburg, Pauline Walls, Springfield and Joyce Fowler, Mayfield; 38 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. One brother, Willard Taylor, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral home by pastor Marvin Carpenter. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Derringer, Daniel Derringer, Jackie Major, Wayne Steele, Michael Taylor and Timothy Taylor. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

CECIL YOCUM
Cecil Garnett Yocum, 87, of 300 E. Woodford St., Lawrenceburg, died Monday, November 16, 1998 at his residence. Born September 1, 1911 in Woodford County, he was the son of the late Jerome V. and Garnett Van Arsdale Yocum. He was a retired Southern Railway Engineering employee. Survivors include: his wife, Gladys Watts Yocum, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. William Zopff, II, Lawrenceburg; one son, Larry Yocum, Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Mrs. Tom Rhea, Louisville, Mrs. Grace Davis and Mrs. William Griffin, both of Lexington; one step brother, Wade H. Redden, Seattle, Washington; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Yocum. A private cremation burial will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery at a later date. Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Shirley Hoskins, Memorial Chairperson, 103 Saffell St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg is in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

ROLLAND WARNER
Rolland Warner, 77, of 134 Curdsville Road, died Monday, November 16, 1998 at the Veterans Medical Center in Lexington. Born June 19, 1921 in Washington County, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Wheeler Warner. He was a farmer and had been employed for over 20 years at the Sure Flame Gas Company in Springfield. He had served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. Survivors include: his wife, Violet Faye Russell Warner, Harrodsburg; one son, Tony Warner of Burgin; two daughters, Patricia Settles of Burgin and Deborah Cooley of Danville; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 19, at 2:30 p.m. at the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Whitehouse and Rev. Paul Powell officiating. Burial will be in Peter Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Ison, Kenneth Davis, Mitchell Reynolds, Gerald Peavler, Stuart Mart, Don Horn, and Miller Horn. Honorary bearers will be the deacons and members of the Men's Adult Sunday School Class of Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Visitation from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 7:00 to 11:00 Thursday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home and after 12 noon at the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

ALYCE BROWN
Pallbearers for the funeral of Mrs. Alyce Brown, held Saturday, November 14, were Rob Britton, Chris Britton, Kyle Brown, James Dunn, Jack Coleman and Alan VanArsdall.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

JAMES BAKER Sr.
James Baker, Sr., 92, of Moreland, died Saturday, November 14, 1998 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Born July 26, 1906 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Christopher and Alice Haley Baker. He was a retired security guard for Vance Security and a member of Moreland Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Opal Price Baker, Moreland; one son, James Baker Jr., of Camp Verde, AZ; one brother, John Baker, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at the W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home with Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial was in the Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Kelley, Dale Smith, Elwood Brown, Charles Bolling, Vaudie Griffin and Jimmy Chelf.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

FLOSSIE VINEYARD
Flossie M. Vineyard, 74, of Lexington, died Friday, November 13, 1998 at Sunrise Nursing Home in Lexington. Born October 8, 1924 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie P. and Virgie M. Duncan Mullins. She was a homemaker and the widow of Clarence Vineyard. Survivors include: two step children, Joyce Vineyard and Abe Vineyard, both of Harrodsburg; three brothers, Marvin and Earl Mullins, both of Danville, and Harold Mullins of Cincinnati, OH; one sister, Barbara Peaveyhouse, Junction City. Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 17, at Spring Hill Cemetery with Rev. Thomas King officiating. Stith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Nov 19, 1998)

MYRTLE JOHNSON
Myrtle "Ada" Johnson, 45, of Monticello, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Monday, November 16, 1998 as a result of an automobile accident near Monticello. She was the daughter of James Phillips and the late Margaret Coke Phillips. Survivors include: her husband, Wayne Johnson, Monticello; her father; one son, Lonnie Wayne Johnson, Monticello; three daughters, Julie Lynn, Crystal Gale, and Kayla Marie Johnson, all of Monticello: and one sister, Juanita Spivey of Lawrenceburg. She was an elementary school teacher in the Monticello Independent School System and a graduate of Mercer County High School. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 20, at 1:00 p.m. CST at the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home in Monticello. Bro. Byron Creech and Bro. Tony Bowlin will officiate. Burial will be in the Weaver-Dunagan Cemetery near Monticello. (11-19-1998) SLOAN HARLOW
Sloan "Hoss" Harlow, 59, Sullivan, IL, died Sunday November 15, 1998 at Sarah Bush Hospital, Mattoon, IL. Born April 10, 1939 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Spicy Slone Harlow Sallee of Harrodsburg and the late Sam Harlow. He was a retired lineman for Illinois Power Company and had worked for Earl Walker Company, Sullivan, IL. He was a member of Sullivan American Legion Post #68, Mattoon Eagles Club and Timberlake Golf Club. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Karen McCormick Harlow, Sullivan, IL; three sons, Shane Harlow, Lockport, IL, Kenny Harlow, Humboldt, IL and Michael Harlow of Leominster, MA; two stepsons, Andy Zike and David Zike of Mattoon, IL; one step daughter, Mrs. Tim (Cindy) Marlow, Sullivan, IL; two brothers, Ansel Harlow, Loveland, OH and Joe Harlow of Cincinnati, OH; three sisters, Rose Watts, Harrodsburg, Lela Henley, Frankfort and Nina Sallee, Olney, TX; ten grandchildren. He was preceded n death by one daughter, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 18, at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, IL with Pastor Bill Stark officiating. Burial was in Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, IL, with military graveside services conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials are suggested to the donor's favorite charity.
(Thu Nov 26, 1998)

(Photo) WILLIAM PYLES
Dr. William Machir "Mac" Hutton Pyles, 52, of 111 W. Broadway, died Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born March 16, 1946 in Lexington, he was the son of James Laurence Pyles, Maysville, and the late Mary Elizabeth Hutton Pyles. He was a veterinarian and owner of the Harrodsburg Animal Hospital. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Kentucky and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association. He was vice president and co-owner of the Harrodsburg Herald, Inc. He was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church and served on the board of the Mercer County Health Department. Survivors, other than his father, include: his wife, Millie W. Pyles, Harrodsburg, one daughter, Laura Luellen Pyles, Tallahassee, FL; one son, Charles Machir Pyles, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Jane Pyles Collins and Grace Pyles Yunker, both of Maysville, and Elizabeth Pyles Turner of LaGrange. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21, at the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Girard officiating. Graveside services were conducted Saturday at the Shannon Cemetery in Mason County. Pallbearers were James Wilson Collins, Daniel Glenn Collins, John Michael Collins, Jacob J. Yunker, Van Cook, Lowell Halstead, Jackie Larkins and Robert Todd Warner. Honorary bearers were Billy and John Pyles, Dr. Phillip H. Yunker, William B. Turner and W. Glenn Collins. Memorials are suggested to Excellence in Pet Care Memorial Fund, c/o Dean Ronald Wright, Ohio State College of Vt. Medicine, 1900 Columbus Ohio 43210-1092, or the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, Chiles Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, or to Fort Harrod Drama Productions, PO Box 365, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
(Thu Nov 26, 1998)

DWIGHT PIKE
Dwight Dale Pike, 40, of 468 N. Main Street, died Friday, November 20, 1998 at Markey Cancer Center in Lexington. Born May 16, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH he was the son of the late Tommy D. Pike and Jane Ann Canter of Columbia. He was a masonry stainer for the NawKaw Company in Columbus, OH and a member of the Baptist church. He was an army veteran. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his stepfather, J. T. Moss, Columbia; one son, Tommy Pike, Germany; one daughter, Jessica Pike, Germany, two sisters, Mrs. Dalton (Debbie) Pike Hurst, Barbara Pike Key, both of Harrodsburg; two step sisters, Mrs. Gary (Renee) Moss Hale, Frankfort, and Mrs. Barry (Brenda) Moss Vernia, New Albany, IN; one step brother, Gary Moss, Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Sue Flannery. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Robert Logue officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Patterson, Tony Dearing, Gary Moss, David Gibson, George Lunsford, and Robert Mann. Honorary bearers were Will Pelley, Paul Pelley, David Pike, Jeff Gullett, Barry Vernia, Larry Pike, Tim Pike, Keith Currens, Scott Hurst and Gary Hale. Memorials are suggested to the Markey Cancer Center, 800 Rose St., Lexington, KY 40508.
(Thu Nov 26, 1998)

WORLEY MEDLEY
Worley Medley, 88, of 110 West Broadway, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, November 19, 1998 at his residence. He was the son of the late Charlie and Maude Coslow Medley. He was a Mercer County native, a member of the Claylick United Methodist Church and a retired employee with the Cull Lumber Company in Harrodsburg. He was also a former farmer and construction worker. Survivors include, his wife, Nettie Katherine Casey Medley; two daughters, Joyce Ann (Howard) Sallee, Harrodsburg, Barbara (Billy) Hatchell, Lawrenceburg; two sons, Bobby (Virginia) Medley and Carrol (Linda) Medley, all of Lawrenceburg; one sister, Ella McMichael, Lawrenceburg; 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, William Edward Overstreet; three sisters, Bessie Robinson, Bertha Peach and Verna Williams, one brother, Jesse Medley. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Brumley officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-2744.
(Thu Nov 26, 1998)

JAMES RYNERSON
James Lillard Rynerson, 80, husband of Mary Norin Rynerson, of 680 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, died Saturday, November 21, 1998 at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Born September 27, 1918 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late James Lillard and Ella Cunningham Rynerson. A graduate of Berea College, he also attended the University of Chicago for his post-graduate work. He was a retired teacher with the Chicago Public School System, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Salvisa Methodist Church, which his family helped establish. He was very active in both the Audubon Society and The Nature Conservancy. Survivors, besides his wife, include: his brother, Dr. Earl Bonneau Rynerson, Winchester; a sister, Annelle Wing of Harrodsburg. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 30, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Standridge officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Rynerson, Jr., Joseph Rynerson, James Rynerson and Earl Rynerson, Sr. There will be no public visitation. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Nature Conservancy, Kentucky Chapter, Attn: Memorial Fund, 642 West Main St., Lexington, KY 40508-2018.
(Thu Nov 26, 1998)

BETTY STOREY
Betty Jo Groh Storey, 62, of Danville, died Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born January 22, 1936 in Winchester, she was the daughter of the late Harry B. and Mildred A. Hughes Groh. She was a homemaker and a member of the Perryville Christian Church, Harrodsburg and Junction City homemakers clubs and the Harrodsburg Bridge Club. Survivors include: three daughters, Rebecca Battoe, Moreland, Lora Hogue, Danville and Rachel Ante, Omaha, NE; one brother, Edward Groh, Maineville, OH; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Storey. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21, at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Knifley officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery, Danville. Pallbearers were Charles Sharp, David Huffman, Ned Honaker, Thomas Kelly, Joe Burton and T. C. Claunch. Honorary bearers were Glenn Hildebrandt, George Bechtel, Wade Hemphill, Henry Grall and Ronnie Smith. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass.
(Thu Nov 26, 1998)

CECIL YOCUM
Private cremation burial services will be held for Cecil Garnett Yocum at Spring Hill Cemetery on Friday, November 27. Mr. Yocum died November 16, 1998.
(Thu Nov 26, 1998)

JAMES POULTER
James R. Poulter, 66, of Huntsville, AL, died Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at a Fayetteville Tennessee hospital. Born May 2, 1932 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late James and Lorraine Davenport Poulter. He was a member of the Flint River Baptist Church, a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving in Korea and recently retired from Shelby Construction Company in Huntsville. Survivors include: his wife, Eloise Sallee Poulter, Huntsville; two daughters, Linda Hargraves, Madison, AL, Dianna Smith, Taft, TN; one son, David Poulter, Apopka, FL; one sister, Sara Watts, Paris; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, November 27, at Valhalla Funeral Home in Huntsville, AL. Burial was in Valhalla Memory Gardens. Memorial donations are suggested to the Flint River Baptist Church building fund, 8519 Moores Mill Rd., Huntsville, AL 35811.
(Thu Dec 3, 1998)

DOROTHY DAVENPORT
Dorothy Mae Davenport, 93, of 1308 Louisville Rd., Salvisa, died Friday, November 27, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 30, 1908 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William Harve and Emma McKinney Goodlett. She was a homemaker and former employee of the Enro Shirt Company of Louisville. She was a member of the Kirkwood Baptist Church. Survivors include: two daughters, Wilma Hazelwood and Hazel Glancy, both of Mercer County; seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 30, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ray Coates officiating. Burial was in the Kirkwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons: Doug, Alan, Brent and Perry Hazelwood, and Keith and Gary Gritton.
(Thu Dec 3, 1998)

MAURICE COLLIER
Maurice Evans Collier, 54, of 14123 Memphis Blue Lick Road, Memphis, IN, died Friday, November 27, 1998 at the Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN. Born October 28, 1944 in Mercer County, he was the son of Belve and Margaret Peavler Collier, both of Cornishville. He was the owner of Maurice Collier Trucking, Inc., and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors, besides his parents, include: one son, Christopher Evans Collier, Lexington; two brothers, Byron Elwood Collier and Belve Lynn Collier, both of Harrodsburg; one sister, Beuna Gayle Grigsby, Harrodsburg. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dana Michelle "Shelley" Collier Releford and one brother "Baldie" Marvin Collier. Memorial services were held Monday, November 30, at the Garr Funeral Home, 7806 Hwy. 311, Sellersburg, IN. A local memorial service was held Tuesday, December 1, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
(Thu Dec 3, 1998)

RALPH TURNER
Ralph E. Turner, 76, of 481 East Office Street, died Sunday, November 29, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 13, 1922 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Bertha Carter Turner. He was a retired farmer and had formerly worked at Spring Hill Cemetery. He was a Presbyterian. Survivors include: his wife, Nellie R. Kinder Turner, Harrodsburg; two sons, Maurice Turner, Tulsa, OK and David Turner; three brothers, Bob Turner and Bill Turner, both of Burgin and Marion Turner, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Helen Miller, Harrodsburg, Ruth Brown, Burgin and Mary DiLuzio, Warminster, PA; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 1, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. John David Lane officiating. Burial was in Parksville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allen Turner, Jamie Turner, Bill Hodge, Darrin Killen, Carl Kederes and Carl Smith.
(Thu Dec 3, 1998)

(w/ photo) TIMOTHY CHESTER
Timothy Dale Chester, 34, of 766 Maple Avenue, died Monday, November 30, 1998 in Jessamine County, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 16, 1964 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Allen Dale Chester and Patricia "Pat" Yvonne Wilham Miller of Harrodsburg. He was a carpenter for Holt Construction Company and was a member of the Willow Grove Baptist Church in Boyle county. Survivors, other than his mother, include: his stepfather, David S. Miller; one son, Joshua Chester, Danville; one brother Terry L. Chester, Danville; one sister, Lesha Ann Curtsinger, Mercer County; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Chester, Danville. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Denton officiating. Burial will be in the Danville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Larry Wilham, Mike Tewmey, Michael Tewmey, Roy Holt, Dwayne Naylor, Jack Scott, and Bennie "Sac" Hume. Visitation will be after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.
(Thu Dec 3, 1998)

LEAH MILLER
Leah Cummins Miller of Fort Lauderdale, formerly of Junction City, died Monday at Coral Springs Medical Center, in Florida. Survivors include: one son, David W. Miller, Fort Lauderdale, FL; two sisters, Gayle Potts of Coraopolis, PA, Brenda Carroll of Burgin; eight brothers, Frank, Cecil and Brad Cummins, all of Stanford, Dewey Cummins of Perryville, Mike Cummins of Mitchellsburg, Johnny, Ricky and Timmy Cummins, all of Junction City. Funeral arrangements were made in Florida.
(Thu Dec 3, 1998)

MARION MURPHY Sr.
Marion W. Murphy, Sr., a 45 year resident of Torrance, CA, died Thursday, November 12, 1998 at the age of 69. He was born March 22, 1929 in Harrodsburg. He is survived by: his wife, Joan Murphy, Torrance, CA; two sons, Marion W. Murphy, Jr., Torrance, CA, Michael (Sherri) Murphy, Cypress, CA; two brothers, Jack and Bill Murphy of Kentucky; two sisters, Shelby Jean Murphy and Dottie Sims of Kentucky; six grandchildren and one great grandson. Memorial services were held Tuesday, November 17, at Green Hills Chapel, Green Hills Mortuary, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
(Thu Dec 3, 1998)

STELLA LOGUE
Stella Jenkins Logue, 70, of 1742 Normandy Road, Lexington, died December 1, 1998, at her residence. Born July 29, 1928 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Hattie Jenkins. She was the former manager of Marmers Shoe Store, Cincinnati, OH and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Lexington. She was a lifetime member of the Auxiliary of the DAV, Unit # 1, Lexington, and a member of the State Executive Committee of the DAV Auxiliary. Survivors include: her husband, Louis M. Logue, Lexington; two sons, Calvin (Pam) Sims, Mt. Washington, Michael J. Logue, Las Vegas, NV; one daughter, Barbara E. (Thomas) Hacker, Lexington; one brother, Leonard Jenkins, Florence; three sisters, Lucy Voorhies, Lizzy Vandivier and Emily Patterson, all of Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, December 4, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, with Rev. Donnie Releford officiating. Burial was at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the DAV Auxiliary, c/o Dr. Loraine Rodriguez, 1550 Beacon Hill, Lexington, KY 40504.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

DAISY PREWITT
Daisy B. Roach Prewitt, 93, of Landsdowne Drive, Lexington, died Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at the Christian Health Center Nursing Home in Lexington. Born October 4, 1905 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late George Allen and Sally Hester Dean Brown. She was a retired seamstress for Cricketeer Manufacturing Company and was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include: two sons, William Gene Roach, Las Vegas, NV and David Lee Roach, Lexington; two daughters, Edith Loraine Cain, Apple Valley, CA and Susan Roach Dean, Louisville; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Shaw officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Green, James Brown, David A. Roach, Joseph A. Dean, Jr., Glenn Dean, David E. Brown, Jerry Brown and Jim Brown. Memorials are suggested to the Christian Health Center of Lexington, 1500 Trent Blvd., Lexington, KY 40515.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

JO ANNE BRASHEAR
Jo Anne Brashear, 82, of 371 Bonny Lynn Drive, died Thursday, December 3, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born December 17, 1915 in Hyden, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Jane Morgan, and was the former wife of the late Custer Brashear. Mrs. Brashear was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and was a retired teacher, having taught in Perry County, and Hamilton, OH. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. Survivors include: one son, Toma G. Brashear, Gainesville, FL; one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Conchita) Grall, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the United Presbyterian Church Foundation, 326 S. Main Sreet, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

HELEN ROBINSON
Helen T. Robinson, 102, of 475 Handy Pike, died Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 25, 1896 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Will and Elizabeth Wintsch Theuer. She was the widow of Francis Emerson Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson owned and operated the Clearview Farms of Summit, NJ, an American Saddle Horse breeding and training operation. They also owned and operated the F. E. Robinson Galleries of Summit, NJ from 1944 until 1978. She was a judge in the American Horse Show Association and instrumental in the formation of the American Saddle Horse Association. She was also associated with the Mountjoy Horse Farm in Kentucky for a number of years and she and her husband once won the "over two" and the "under two" year old Saddle Horse Championship in the same year. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a charter member of the Garden Grove Community Church, which became the Crystal Cathedral. Mrs. Robinson is survived by one son, Kenneth D. Robinson, Harrodsburg; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Mercer Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Ransdell Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

JANE CARPENTER
Jane Royalty Carpenter, 79, of 635 E. Factory Street, died Friday, December 4, 1998 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born January 10, 1919 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Booker and Nannie Lee Burse Royalty. She was a former Pollach Paper Company secretary and a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include: her husband, James Frank Carpenter; one brother, Roscoe Royalty; one sister, Faye Adkinson, all of Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Rev. Mark Girard. Burial were in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were J. T. Robinson, Harold Peavler, Don Long, Jimmy Norvell, Jerry Royalty and Roger Maybrier.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

STELLA BEAVERS
Stella Carey Beavers, 81, of Frankfort, formerly of Washington County, died Tuesday, December 2, 1998 at the Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. A native of Washington County, she was born October 18, 1917 to the late John William and Zula Devine Carey. She was a former employee of the Cowden Manufacturing Company of Springfield and was a member of the Battle Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Dave (Patricia) Nicholas, Frankfort; one son, Carl C. Beavers, Frankfort; two brothers, John Calvin Carey, Mackville and Marvin Carey, Cardwell; four sisters, Mrs. G. T. (Ruby) McRay, Springfield, Mrs. Charles (Laura) Royalty, Louisville, Christine Carey, Mackville and Susie Mattingly of Willisburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Beavers on December 3, 1993 and five brothers, George Evan Carey, William Carey, Irvin Carey, Clarence Carey and James Carey. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5, at the Cary and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Robert H. Jackson, officiating. Burial was in the Battle Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Royalty, Scott Nicholas, Tommy Johnson, Ricky Sparrow, Billy Joe Sparrow and Jim Carey. Honorary bearers were Bruce Scott, Steve McRay, Jerry McRay, Billy Carey, Gilbert Carey and Henry Beavers. Carey and Son Funeral Home, Springfield, was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

FANNIE BISHOP
Fannie Bishop, 95, of Glass Avenue, Lexington, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Monday, December 7, 1998 at her residence. Born April 23, 1903 in Rockcastle County, she was the daughter of the late James Lee and Polly Ann Griffin Arnold, and was the widow of George L. Bishop, Jr. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, George O. Bishop, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Ruby Ingram, Lexington; one brother, Bruner Arnold, Richmond, IN; four grandchildren, six step grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 9, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Easterling and Bro. Kenneth Preston officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dwight Martin, David Moulton, Clay Bishop, Michael Sexton, John Hagman, and Maurice Gritton. Memorials are suggested to the Hopewell Cemetery Fund.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

MARGARET FENWICK
Margaret Bowles Fenwick, 91, of Main Street, Mackville, died Saturday, December 5, 1998 at the Medco Center in Springfield. A native of Washington County, she was born on July 8, 1907 to the late Schuyler and Ida Thompson Bowles. She was a 1926 graduate of Mackville High School and a member of the Mackville Baptist Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Mary Agnes Hurst, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Winfield (Edith) Gabhart, Mackville; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 7, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home with Rev. David Gifford, assisted by Rev. Lonnie Bradley, officiating. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery at Mackville. Pallbearers were Donnie Hurst, Jimmy Hurst, David Hurst, Jerry Hurst, Ben Hurst and Gary Milburn. Carey and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

JAMES HURST
James Randall "Jimmy" Hurst, 70, died December 5, 1998 in Brookport, IL He was a native of Lexington. Survivors include: his wife, Kay; one daughter, Jimmilyn (Mark) Calhoun; a son, Wyman; one grandson, all of Brookport, IL; one brother, Melvin Hurst, Lexington; and several relatives in Mercer County. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Hurst and Z. B. Hurst, and sisters, Nell Hurst Brummette and Eula Hurst Clark. Funeral services were held December 8, at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Brookport, IL.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

JOHNNY McRAY
Johnny H. McRay, 84, 120 South Hubbards Lane, Louisville, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Monday, December 7, 1998 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Louisville. Born January 26, 1914 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late W. Y. and Mildred Sims McRay. He was a tool and die maker with General Electric, an army veteran of World War II, a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and DAV. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie Long McRay, Louisville; two sisters, Lillian Yeaste, FL, and Ellen Tarter, IN; one half sister, Opal Carey, Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 9, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Caldwell officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

BIRBON ELLIOTT
Birbon Thomas Elliott, 81, of 400 Fifth Street, Perryville, died Sunday December 6, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 10, 1917 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Birbon D. and Ivy Young Elliott. He had been a bulldozer operator for the Nally and Hamilton Construction Company, and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He had served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post 121 in Bardstown. Survivors include: one son, Birbon O. Elliott, Lebanon; two daughters, Connie Cook of Springhill, TX and Vonda Conley of San Antonio, FL; one half brother, Bob Milburn, Springfield; one step brother, Sidney Milburn, Louisville; one half sister, Sophia Milburn, FL; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Lee Green Elliott; one son, Ronnie Paul Elliott; one daughter, Gloria June Elliott; three brothers, Woodsie, Bill and Rufus Elliott; and one sister Nancy Goode. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 9, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Bausum officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

HELEN CAMPBELL
Helen H. Campbell, widow of W. Russell Campbell, died December 4, 1998, at her residence in Lexington. Born in Boyle County, January 7, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Henry Hungate and Cordelia Carpenter Hungate. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lexington. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Russell Campbell of Fort Pierce, FL; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7, at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway, Lexington, with Dr. Howard H. Willen officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg.
(Thu Dec 10, 1998)

WILLIAM VANDERPOOL
William (Toby) Russell Vanderpool, 66, of 816 Burgin Rd., died Wednesday, December 9, 1998 at his residence. Born October 28, 1932 in Louisville, he was the son of Roxie Ann Goodlett and the late Bruce J. Vanderpool. He was owner of Terrace Acres Printing and Publishing, a former employee of Miller Printing and Publishing and of Readers Digest. He was a former resident of Oklahoma, and an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors, addition to his mother, of Bryantsville, include: two sons, Wm. R. (Debbie) "Rusty" Vanderpool Jr., Collinsville, OK, and Jerry G. Vanderpool, Harrodsburg; one daughter, April Lynn (Bill) Graif, Tulsa, OK; three brothers, Buster Vanderpool, Danville, Charles Vanderpool, Camp Kennedy, Leslie Vanderpool, Bryantsville; one sister, Jo Ann Vanderpool, Frankfort; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 14, at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville. Pallbearers were Les Vanderpool, Charles Vanderpool, Rusty Vanderpool, Sherman Hogue, Nellus Estes and Mike Vaughan. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel Baptist Church, Faulkners Lane, Danville, KY 40422.
(Thu Dec 17, 1998)

JAMES HURST
James Randall "Jimmy" Hurst, 70, who died December 5, 1998, was the son of the late William and Carrie Wiley Hurst.
(Thu Dec 17, 1998)

ROY RICE
Mr. Roy Jackson Rice, 90, of 446 West Office Street, died Monday, December 14, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born May 28, 1908 in Moreland, he was the son of the late Jackson and Julia Clem Rice. He was a retired store manager for Farmers Supply after 43 years, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, a lifetime member of the Knights Pythians Lodge, and was the widower of Louise Slaughter Rice. Survivors include: his son, William Ronald (Ronnie) Rice, Harrodsburg; one brother, William Samuel Rice, Middletown; nine half brothers, one half sister, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Rice. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. David Hartman and Rev. Gene Eason officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Rice, Jack Morris, Forrest Bradshaw, Drew Rice, Bobby Sheperson, James Crawford, Jr., Ricky Rice, Tommy Singleton, Zenah Teater and Dan Chilton. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Harrodsburg Christian Church, 305 S. Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330; Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422; or the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital, 464 Linden Ave., Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, and after 7:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
(Thu Dec 17, 1998)

CLELLAN CLARK
Clellan Clark, 84, of Lebanon Hill, Springfield, died Thursday, December 10, 1998 at the Spring View Hospital in Lebanon. Born October 7, 1914 in Washington County, he was the son of the late George McKey and Lucy Settles Clark. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Willisburg Church of Christ. Survivors include: his wife, Zerelda Hays Clark, Springfield; three sons; Bill Clark, Lexington, Charles Clark, Willisburg, and Tim Clark Springfield; five daughters, Louise Parrott, Harrodsburg, Sandra Votaw, Springfield, Janet Cheser, Mackville, Charlotte Blandford, Taylorsville and Donna Mudd, Bardstown; 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Johnny, Raymond, Frank, and Marshall; and one sister, Pearl, all of Washington County. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 13, at Carey and Son Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Reggie Robards officiating. Burial was in Cemetery Hill in Springfield. Pallbearers were Jimmy Clark, Bobby Lee Reynolds, Todd Goodlett, Charlie Blevins, Mark Terrell, and Donnie Barr.
(Thu Dec 17, 1998)

BETTY YEASTE
Betty Clark Yeaste, 78, of 100 Peach Drive, Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born June 1, 1920 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Neff and Bertie Jones Clark. She was the widow of Gilford Clay "Pete" Yeaste, and a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Michael Yeaste, Versailles; one daughter, Jackie Davenport, Lawrenceburg; three brothers, Tom Clark, Wilmore, Neff Clark, Frankfort, and Charles Clark, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Nell VanMeter, Versailles and Blanche Jacobs, Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, December 16, in Spring Hill Cemetery. McClellan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of one's choice for needy children.
(Thu Dec 17, 1998)

ROY WAITS, Jr.
Roy William Waits, Jr., 56, of 804 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, died Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center. A native of Frankfort, he was the son of the late Roy and Sarah Waits. He was a retired employee of the Kentucky State Police, Water Patrol, a Kentucky Colonel and attended Graefenburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Waits Marlowe, Danville; two sons, William Warren Waits, Harrodsburg and Patrick Wayne Waits of Louisville; three brothers, Victor Waits, Easley, SC, Keith Waits, Frankfort, and Alan Waits, Lexington; three sisters, Helen Waits Morrow, Graefenburg, Linda Waits Renfrow, Frankfort and Patricia Waits Mays of Cummings, GA; nine grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, at the Graefenburg Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Shockley officiating. Honorary bearers were Victor Waits, Keith Waits, Alan Waits, John Morrow and Terry Renfrow. LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home, Frankfort, was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 24, 1998)

MARY INGRAM
Mary Evelyn Lewis Ingram, 88, of 467 Beaumont Avenue, died Saturday, December 19, 1998 at her residence. Born November 24, 1910 in Iantha, MO, she was the daughter of the late D. Walter and Pansy Little Lewis. She was the widow of J. T. "Hop" Ingram. She was retired from the Department of Education at Tulane University. Survivors include one sister, Margaret Lewis Putman, of Sun City, CA. A memorial service will be held in California at a later date. There will be no visitation. Contributions are suggested to one's favorite charity. McClellan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 24, 1998)

DALLAS BUGG
Dallas Allen Bugg, 81, of 439 North Main Street, died Saturday, December 19, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born September 9, 1917 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Thomas Allen and Zanie Lowe Bugg. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: four brothers, Marvin Bugg, Henderson, Sterling Bugg, Oxnard, CA, Jason Bugg, Harrodsburg, and Warren Bugg, Danville. Funeral services were held Monday, December 21, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were L. V. Pickett, Gary Durr, Doug Spoonamore, George Vanarsdll, John Sparrow and George Buchanan.
(Thu Dec 24, 1998)

MABEL STRATTON
Mabel Stratton, 93, of 351 Bacon Court, died Sunday, December 20, 1998. Born November 29, 1905 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Lincoln Stratton and the late Susan Emma Peyton Stratton. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Mercer County system for 33 years. She was a member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 23, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Scalf officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Lay, Charles Stratton, Wayne Stratton, Marvin Foster, Tommy Pinkston and Foster Sims.
(Thu Dec 24, 1998)

RALPH McKITRIC Sr.
Ralph McKitric Sr., 68, of Burgin, died Sunday, December 20, 1998 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born April 13, 1930 in Mercer County, he was a son of the late Wayman and Anne B. McKitric. He was an independent contractor, a 10-year employee of Coleman Mill and Lumber Company, and Smith Transfer Company. He was a deacon, trustee and treasurer of Little Zion Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason, Silver Cord Lodge, treasurer of the Loyal Benevolent Society and a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include his wife, Georgie Bowman McKitric, Burgin; five daughters, Dr. Eloise McKitric, Evanston, IL, Joyce Moore, Burgin, Teresa Logan, Danville, Sandra Releford and Angela McKitric, both of Lexington; two sons, Ralph McKitric Jr, Harrodsburg, and Kevin McKitric, Danville; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Aileen Douglas. Funeral Services were held Wednesday at the Little Zion Baptist Church, Burgin, by Rev. Barry Bowman. Burial was in Robinson Road Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Coleman Jr., James Dunn, Brad Robinson, James Logan, Steve Sanders and Wallace Parks Sr. Smith-Jackson Funeral Home, Danville, was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 24, 1998)

LOUIS DEMAREE
Louis Baker Demaree, 81, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Monday at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. He was a native of Harrodsburg. He was a registered gemologist for Lemon and Son Jewelers, a former elder of Douglas Boulevard Christian Church, and a member of Douglas Hills Church of Christ. He was a member of Downtown (Louisville) Kiwanis Club, a 55 year member of the Masonic Order, a former president of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and designer of The Derby Cup. Survivors include: his wife, Louise Roberts Demaree, Louisville; two daughters, Jacqueline D. Crutcher, Frankfort and Saundra Dillon, Chicago, IL; one son, Louis B. Demaree, Houston, TX; two brothers, Hollie Demaree, Harrodsburg and Clifton Demaree, Louisville; ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 24 at Pearson Ratterman Bros. Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Memorial gifts are suggested to the American Heart Association.
(Thu Dec 24, 1998)

CHARLES FRANCIS
Charles Wallace Francis, 81, of Harrodsburg Health Care, died Wednesday, December 23, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born February 12, 1917 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Bradley and Anna Laura Tyler Francis. He was a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, AL and a retired college professor at Buthune-Cookman College in Dayton Beach. He was a former dietitian at Wilmore College, Eastern State Hospital, and Asbury College. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Lexington. Survivors include an uncle, Robert Tyler, Detroit, MI; five nephews, Rev. Bradley Watkins, Peoria, IL, Charles, Thomas, Bruce and Earl Mundy, all of Lexington; three nieces, Vicki L., Annetta, and Annette Mundy, all of Lexington; 12 great nephews and 12 great nieces. Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 28 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Peter's AME Church with Rev. Warren Dolphus and Rev. Edgar Brady officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery. Great nephews served as pallbearers. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

CATHERINE MOORE
Catherine Hardin Moore, 88, died Tuesday, December 22, 1998 at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC. A native of Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late William Perry and Flora Belle Durham Hardin. She was the widow of Charles Harrison Moore, who died in Harrodsburg in 1951. She was class poet of the Harrodsburg High School class of 1929 and wrote and published poems throughout her life, winning several prizes. Her novel of the American Revolution, Water Under the Bridge, will be published in February 1999. She had worked as a bookkeeper at Mercer Motors in the 1950s and later for other car dealerships in the Chicago area. In the 1960s she owned a gift shop called Sandtiques in Delray Beach, FL. She worked as an employment counselor for the State of Florida until her retirement in 1987, when she moved to North Carolina. She had been a Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, Girl's Auxiliary leader and had been a volunteer for the Red Cross and the public schools. Survivors include: one daughter, Judith Moore Cheney, Asheville, NC; one son, Charles Tucker (Melissa) Moore, N. Redington Beach, FL and Winnetka, IL; one grandson. A remembrance service was held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30 at Thomas Shepherd and Son Funeral Home, Hendersonville, NC. Graveside services will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg in the Spring. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mercer County Humane Society, 896 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

FANNIE BUGG
Fannie L. Bugg, 86, formerly of Boone Street, died Thursday, December 24, 1998 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born June 23, 1912 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Buford Lee and Ida Lee Hardin Louallen. She was the widow of James D. Bugg. She was a retired Beaumont Inn cook and was a member of the Bohon Christian Church. Survivors include a cousin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Watts officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews: Othel Browning, Collos Abrams, Wayne Hill, Gene Louallen, Johnny Bailey and Tim White.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

RUBY CURD
Ruby H. Curd, 86, of 437 Linwal Drive, Lexington, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, December 26, 1998 in Harrodsburg. Born in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Josie Kirkland Hatchell. She was a retired Haggin Memorial Hospital bookkeeper and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington. Survivors include: one son, Charles Albert (Jeanette) Curd, Harrodsburg; one sister, Fay Goranflo, Middletown; five grandchildren, Chuck, Mike, Mitch, Linda Curd and Debbie Conley, all of Lexington; five great grandchildren; one step grandson, Gene Laferty. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brenda Curd, and two sisters, Myrtle Hisle and Edna Edwards. Graveside services were held Monday, December 28, at Spring Hill Cemetery. There was no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Calvary Baptist Church, Lexington, the Harrodsburg Baptist Church Elevator Fund, or to Hospice. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

LOIS CULP
Lois Culp, 68, of 605 Hardin Heights, died Sunday, December 27, 1998 at her residence. Born July 20, 1930 in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Carrie Jones Donovan. She was a homemaker, a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church and had performed as an in-store demo person for various food items at Kroger and Sloan's Market in Danville. Her hobby was being with her grandchildren and she was an avid animal lover. Survivors include: her husband, Ralph Culp, Sr., Burgin; three sons, Ralph Culp, Jr. and Timothy Culp, both of Mercer County and John David Culp of Boone County; two sisters, Norma Jean Turner and Louise Williamson, both of Lexington; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, at 12:00 noon with Rev. Fred Cummings and Rev. Lester Tirey officiating. Burial was in the Shawnee Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Cheak, James A. Motley, David Burgess, Donnie Turner, Keith Monson, Bro. John Hockersmith and Brian Tipton. Honorary bearers were Darrin Smith, Greg Harlow, Bob Gillespie, Thurman Hardin, Bob Hamm, Arthur Quarles, Carl Burgess, Frank Burgess, Bill Rawlings, David Bibb, and Bill Allen. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Home At Last Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 144, Salvisa, KY 40372 or to the Mercer County Humane Society, 896 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

JOEL REID
Joel P. Reid, 57, of 700 Kennedy Bridge Road, died Monday, December 28, 1998 at his residence. Born October 20, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of Loretta Collins Reid of Miami, FL and the late Julius Reid. He was a former employee of the Jefferson National Bank in Miami, FL, a member of Benton Baptist Church and had served in the US Army. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Marion Paradiso Reid, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. William (Loretta) Cannada, Mercer County; one brother, Jerome Reid, Cocoa Beach, FL; one sister, Joan Jarlenski, Ft. Myers, FL; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Story officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Maurice Baker, Art Baker, Bobby Miller, Henry Gross, Bob Jarlenski and Steve Kendrick.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

JOHN PEAVLER
John W. Peavler, Jr., 67, of Littleton, CO died Friday, December 11, 1998. Born September 28, 1931 in Cornishville, he was the son of the late John W. Peavler Sr., and Hallie Peavler. He was retired from the Army and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include: his wife, Anneliese Heisig Peavler, Littleton, CO, who he married in 1960; three sisters, Zelma Nash, Hazel Hutchison and Nancy Lyons, all of Frankfort. Funeral services were held December 14 in Littleton, CO with burial in Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

BURTICE RUSSELL
Burtice Russell, 57, of 4572 Mackville Road, died Friday, December 25, 1998 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Born March 23, 1941 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Marcus and Elizabeth Lizzie Butler Russell. He was a tradesman at Phillips Lighting where he had worked for 39 years. He was a member of the Kentucky National Guard, the Mackville Baptist Church, where he was a member of the choir and the Crusaders Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Salt River Antique Tractor Puller's Association and the American Flint Glass Worker's Union, Local 1009. Survivors include, his wife: Brenda Carol Turner Russell, Harrodsburg; one son, Timothy Dale (Paula) Russell, Washington County; one daughter, Mrs. Buddy (Lisa) Beasley, Berea; one brother, William Reid Russell, Peoria, IL and one step-brother, George Henry Russell, Mercer County; one sister, Mrs. Leroy (Clara) Pyles, Albany; two stepsisters, Mrs. Lena Mae Hill, La Porte, IN and Mrs. Nannie Lou Bottom, Washington County; one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one brother, Morrison Lee Russell, and three step-brothers, Edward L, Johnnie C. and William A. Russell. Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. David Gifford and Bro. Paul Readnour officiating. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Sharp, Amos Sharp, Glenn Spoonamore, James L. Sanders, Donald Westerfield and Kenneth Jones. Honorary bearers were Johnnie Turner, Denny Shewmaker, Clifton Russell, Sam Stumph, Jack Ridwell, Mitchell Burns, Marvin Best, Tom Cheak, Bill Simpson, Ron Cox, Jerry Nolan, Jeff Galloway, Tom Vanorden, Ronald Smith, Norman Ferrell, Darrin Garris, Bill Logue, Bobby Dietrich, Billy Dietrich and Hollis Carrier.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

JANE STUCKEY
Jane Louise Huddleston Stuckey, 50, of Palm City, FL, died Tuesday, December 22, in Stuart, FL. A native of Harrodsburg, she was a daughter of the late Irvin and Lucille Huddleston. She was a counselor with the Martin County schools and a family counselor in private practice. She was a former director of East Cooper Habitat in Mount Pleasant, SC. Survivors include: her husband, James "Mac" Stuckey; one daughter, Erin Stuckey; one son, Taylor Stuckey, all of Palm City, FL; one sister, Anne Grawemeyer of Minsk, Belarus; two brothers, James Huddleston, MD, Naples, FL, and Rev. David Huddleston, Lexington; Funeral services were held Monday, December 28, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palm City, FL. Memorial contributions are suggested to East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1990, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465. Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City, FL was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

LAWRENCE VOTAW
Lawrence Marion Votaw, 84, of 1383 Bohon Road, husband of the late Hazel Catherine Vandivier Votaw, died Saturday, December 26, 1998 at his residence. Born August 31, 1914 in Arthur, IL, he was the son of the late John and Iva Alice Clayton Votaw. He was a retired self-employed farmer, a U. S. Army veteran, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church and was a member of McAfee Masonic Lodge #229 for over 50 years. Survivors include: one son, Ray Edward Votaw, Mercer County; two daughters, Mrs. David Lee (Pat) Baker of Mercer County and Mrs. Dan (Jill) McKenzie of Paintsville; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Harrodsburg Baptist Church Elevator Fund, 312 South Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 or Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

DR. JOSEPH HUSTON
Dr. Joseph D. Huston, 83, of 799 Beaumont Avenue, died Sunday, December 27, 1998 at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born December 10, 1915 in Rivers, Manitoba, Canada, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph and Olive Metcalfe Huston. He was the widower of Elizabeth (Betty Anne) Nagge Huston. He was a member of the Harrodsburg United Presbyterian Church, Mercer Lodge 777 F&AM, Davis Chapter 29 R&AM and a member of the Omega Tau Sigma Professional Fraternity. Dr. Huston graduated from Jon Bjornason Teachers Academy in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada in 1936 and taught school for one year. In 1940, he graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Following graduation, he migrated to Kentucky and established a large animal practice in Harrodsburg from 1941 to 1996. Dr. Huston was one of a group of Canadian Veterinarians who settled in Central Kentucky in the early 1940s. This group chose counties in central Kentucky where no college trained veterinarians had practiced and Dr. Huston was recruited to come to Harrodsburg by the Mercer County Farm Bureau. He always considered Mercer County as his adopted home because of his close relationships with the many farmers and pet owners he felt so honored to serve. He often said "there was no land more beautiful than the rolling hills of Mercer County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky." Dr. Huston was a life member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and a life member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. He also served on the Kentucky State Board of Examiners from 1950-1953. He is survived by one son, William D. Huston, of Frankfort, and two grandchildren, William Patrick Huston and Suzanne Carol Huston, both of Harrodsburg. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 29, at the McClellan Funeral Home, by Rev. Les Rust, Father Joe Muench and Sister Maria Browne O.P. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. Pallbearers were William Patrick Huston, Suzanne Carol Huston, Michael Keller, Gus Clarke, Ed King, Kenneth Kirkland, Hughes Jones, Garland May, Keith Britton, Doc McKinney, Charlie Roach, James H. Moore, W. A. Miller and Jimmy Dean. Memorials are suggested to the Kentucky Multiple Sclerosis Society, 835 W. Jefferson St., Suite 105, Louisville, KY 40202 or St. Catherine College Scholarship Fund, Springfield KY.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

PAUL CHAMBERS
Paul Neil Chambers, 68, of Perryville, died Sunday, December 27, 1998 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born April 26, 1930 in Boyle County, he was a son of the late James and Maude Hilton Chambers. He was retired from Corning Glass Works in Harrodsburg after 40 years. He served in the Marines during the Korean War and belonged to the Perryville Christian Church, American Legion Post 301, and Harvey Maguire Masonic Lodge 207, F&AM. He was a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include: his wife, Alice Hourigan Chambers, Perryville; five daughters, Leona Royalty-Berg, Harrodsburg, Vicki C. Brown, Danville, Debbie C. Bottom, Middleburg, Sarah Martina Allen, Perryville and Alicia Allen Lawson, Mobile, AL; two sons, Robert Allen, Danville and George Dennis Allen of Bowling Green; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, at the Perryville Christian Church with Rev. Guy McCombs officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville, was in charge of arrangements.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

BERNICE DESPONETT
Bernice "Bill" Desponett, 81, of 110 Cherry Street, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, December 28, 1998 at his home. He was a native of Anderson County, son of the late James T. and Nora Searcy Desponett, a retired employee of Del Monte Foods Corporation in DeKalb, IL after 32 years of service, and a member of the First Baptist Church of DeKalb, IL. He was a member of American Legion Post #34, VFW Post #6935 in Harrodsburg, a graduate of Fairview High School and a WW II Navy veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Doris Lake Desponett, Lawrenceburg; two sons, Harold (Edith) Desponett, Leland, IL, Jim (Carol) Desponett, Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. Tony (Eloise) Fleckenstein, Fishers, IN, and Mrs. Bobby (Mildred) Holliday, Lawrenceburg; three brothers, J. P. Desponett, John Henry (Lovena) Desponett, and Dave (Brenda) Desponett; four sisters, Mrs. Bernice (Carrie) Durr, Mrs. Edith Hawkins, and Mrs. June (Susie) Wiley, all of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Mary Lacefield, Lexington; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delcie Morgan. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, at Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Bob C. Jones and Bro. Kenneth Meredith officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Desponett, Robert Holliday, Billy Desponett, Barry Drury, Tony Desponett, John David Morgan, Frank Hawkins, and Mike Lacefield. Honorary bearers were Glen Cliff, Calvin Morgan, Steve Fobareo, Bob and Nellie Simpson, Tom and Ramona Simpson, Roy Moore Sr., Robert Cook, and Jimmy Cox. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY 40601.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

CHARLES ADRIAN
Charles R. Adrian, 75, of Harrodsburg, formerly of Dayton, died Saturday, December 26, 1998. He was born in Zanesville, OH February 20, 1923. He was a retired owner and operator of Adrian Construction and a Marine veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include: his wife, Velma Jane, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Joanna (Bob) Kreisman; three sons, Chuck (Lois), Keith (Heather) and Kurt Adrian; eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, at the George C. Martin Funeral Home, Northridge Chapel, 5040 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH. Burial was in the David Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Presbyterian Church, 326 South Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

EVELYN ARMSTRONG
Evelyn Owen Armstrong, 84, of the Gardens at White Chapel in Wilmington DE, died Sunday, December 27, 1998 at her residence. Born March 23, 1914 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late William Hooker and Serena Sims Owen. She was active in several church groups, including Westmates, was a former Girl Scout leader, a former president of the Fairview PTA and a former Sunday School teacher at the Mt. Auburn Baptist Church. She was retired from the University of Cincinnati after 17 years of service. Survivors include: one daughter, Cheryl Armstrong (Marion Patrick) Bagnal, Wilmington, DE; one grandson, John-Patrick B. Bagnal, Wilmington, DE. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, at 10:00 a.m. at the Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Ave., Westwood (Cincinnati) OH 45211. Memorials are suggested to the Westwood United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday, January 1, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Home, 3042 Harrison Avenue, Westwood, OH.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

(Photo) ROY DEVINE
Roy Devine, 84, of 459 Sycamore Court, died Monday, December 28, 1998 at his residence. Born January 1, 1914 in Washington County, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Maude Sallee Devine. He was co-owner of Harrodsburg Candy and Tobacco from 1953 until 1975. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church, where he served as Trustee and member of the Scout Hut Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Lion's Club, the Harrodsburg Tourist Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Harrod Drama Production founding committee, and was the charter Scout leader for Boy Scout Troop 127. Survivors include: his wife, Venita Shewmaker Devine, Harrodsburg; one son, Tom (Verna) Devine, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Cheri) Cotton, Harrodsburg; one brother, Ozro Devine, New Albany, IN; one sister, Frances Gilmore, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren, two step grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Devine, Troy and Eric McGinnis, Craig Cotton, Kristen Devine and John David Gilmore. Memorials are suggested to the Harrodsburg Christian Church Foundation Fund, c/o Harrodsburg Christian Church, Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

FRANCES CURD
Frances Sherrow Curd, 86, of 690 Mason Headley Road, formerly of 895 Maywick Drive, Lexington, widow of Ralph W. Curd, died Tuesday, December 29, 1998 in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Alonzie and Clara Ann Naylor Sherrow. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Katherine Sherrow, Harrodsburg; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2, in Spring Hill Cemetery conducted by Dr. C. Gilbert Tucker. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 801 S. Lime, Lexington, KY 40508. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland, in Lexington.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

RAYMOND VAUGHN
Raymond Vaughn, 76, 503 Mooreland Avenue, died Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born December 11, 1922 in London he was the son of the late Laith and Martha Adams Vaughn. He was a retired soap factory employee and a member of the Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Jesse (Rita) Johnson, Mrs. Otis (Janie) Cunningham both of Mercer County, and Glynda Vaughn of OH; one son, Joel Vaughn Cunningham, Harrodsburg; one sister, Elsie Vaughn of London; two brothers, Lee Vaughn and Russ Vaughn, both of London; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Weldon Vaughn; one daughter, Aggie Rand; one son, Leo Vaughn; three sisters, Pearl Fredrick, Marie Goforth and Viola Inman; one brother, Albert Vaughn. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 1, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel #1 Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Byrd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Todd Collier, Mel Young, Randy Vaughn, Jimmy Taylor, Hubert Nelson and Tommy Hill. Honorary bearers will be Gay Sims, Bonnie Finley, Donna Byrd and Woodrow Catlett. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, December 31, and Friday from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home, and after 12:00 noon Friday at the church.
(Thu Dec 31, 1998)

EARL HUNGATE
Earl Hungate, 78, of 585 Phillips Lane, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born October 28, 1920 in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Davis Bottom and Jenny Lynn Dearinger Hungate. He was a farmer and a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ. Survivors include: two sons, Ronnie Hungate and Earl (Doodle) Hungate, Jr., both of Mercer County; four sisters, Hazel Pulliam, Harrodsburg, Janie Reynolds, Nicholasville, Ida Belle Woodson, Louisville, and Bertha Mae Raider, Tucson, AZ; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 1999 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Whitehouse and Rev. Joe Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eddie Horn, David Campbell, Earl Hungate Jr., William Hungate, Bert Kissick, Wayne Hungate, Paul Collier, and Bill Wheeler. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 801 S. Limestone, Suite E, Lexington, KY 40508-4048, or the Mercer County Senior Citizens Center. (HH Thu Dec 31, 1998)


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