RUTH SANDERS
Virginia Ruth Sanders, 89, of 2882 Lexington Road, died Sunday, January 3, 1999 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born July 29, 1909 in Monticello, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Kincade and Pearl Conley Daugherty, and was the widow of Byford Sanders. She was a retired school teacher, having taught at Mt. Moriah and Fairview Schools. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons, John David Sanders, Harrodsburg, Roy Byford Sanders Jr., Anderson County, and Gerald Louis Sanders, Louisville; one brother, Louis Daugherty, Harrodsburg; three sisters, Irene Cunningham, Lawrenceburg, Dorothy Finnell, Georgetown, and Gertrude Sageser, Lexington; nine grandchildren, one step-grandchild and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Sanders, Eric Sanders, Duane Williams, Kevin Monsour, Bill Royalty and Stephen L. Bailey. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 801 S. Limestone, Suite E, Lexington, KY 40508.
(Jan 7, 1999)

IDA BERRYMAN
Ida Mae Stevens Berryman, 103, of 117 Elam Park, Lexington, widow of Alva Berryman, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at her residence. Born in Clark County, she was the daughter of the late Francis Jackson and Jeanette Berryman Stevens. She was a member of Broadway Christian Church and a member of the Sunshine Class. Survivors include: six daughters, Doris Sheneman, Nunica, MI, Betty Marshall and Frances Carter, both of Louisville, Ruby Wilson, and son-in-law Louis Wilson, Harrodsburg, Barbara Scott, and son-in-law, Thomas Scott, Frankfort, Molly Watts, and son-in-law, Shirley Watts, Wilmore; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Dr. Quentin Margison, Irvine; one sister-in-law, Gladys Kammerer, Cincinnati. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jerry Marshall; three brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland, in Lexington, with Rev. Jim Bird, Rev. Stuart Couve and Rev. Jim Bergan officiating. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 or the Broadway Christian Church, 187 North Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507. Visitation was from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
(Jan 7, 1999)

BLANCHE SHEWMAKER
Blanche Royalty Shewmaker, 88, of Mackville, died Sunday, January 3, 1999 at her residence. A native of Washington County, she was born on April 22, 1910 to the late Timothy and Etta Pinkston Royalty. She was a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Harmon Shewmaker. They were united in marriage on June 11, 1927 in Jeffersonville, IN. Other survivors include: one son, Carlton Shewmaker; four daughters, Mrs. Loveda Scott, Mrs. John D. (Jo) Sutton, Mrs. Hilry (Elaine) Hatchett and June Shewmaker, all of Mackville; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Katheryn) Baker, Mackville and Mrs. Laverne Lay, Harrodsburg; six grandsons, nine great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Enoch Royalty, Hollie Royalty, B. M. Royalty and Champion Royalty, and four sisters, Margie Sims, Lillie Leonard, Grace Ruby and Juanita Turner. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.5, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Robinson and the Rev. Randy Hawkins officiating. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Larry Scott, Gary Scott, Marty Hatchett, Ritchie Shewmaker, Lanny Sutton and Greg Shewmaker. Honorary bearers were Bud Shewmaker, Denny Shewmaker, Bob Riley, Donald Pinkston, Billy Yankey, Charles Turner, Brennan Royalty, Sherrill Baker, Huntley Royalty, Brewneil Royalty, Eddie Lay, C. B. Scott, Bill Leonard, Sam Stumph, Terry Coyle, Winfield Gabhart, Everett Lee Russell, Danny Settles, Lynn Holderman, Jim Derringer, Lillard Smith Jr., Kenneth Riley and Donnie Noel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Harmony Baptist Church Steeple Fund.
(Jan 7, 1999)

JOHN McMICHAEL
John Pinkney "J. P." McMichael, 79, of 106 Evergreen Drive, Lawrenceburg, husband of the late Dorothy Gritton McMichael, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at his home. A native of Anderson County, he was the son of the late Cleo and Nellie Katherine Bruner McMichael. He was a retired police officer with the City of Lawrenceburg for 15 years, a member of First Baptist Church and Beaver Creek Lodge #335. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Denny (Barbara) Satterly, Owensboro, Mrs. Lonnie (Kathy) Newton, Frankfort, and Pam McMichael, Louisville; two brothers, Arnold McMichael, Jeffersonville, IN, and Sherman McMichael, Harrodsburg; one sister, Rachel Lathrem, Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren; one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ira Burton, Truman, and Raymond McMichael; and three sisters, Blanche Baxter, Annie Mae Grace and Maggie B. Ritchey. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 2, at Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Larry Gritton officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery with military rites. Pallbearers were nephews, Martin Peach, Johnny Aldridge, John Gritton, Mike Grace, Blaine Gritton, and Harold Ritchey. Honorary bearers were Lori Satterly, Nathan and Beth Satterly, Robyn and Hugh Meredith, Melissa and Chris Johnson, Phillip Newton, Seth Meredith, Mayor Robert M. Thompson, and police officers of the City of Lawrenceburg.
(Jan 7, 1999)

IVAN MURPHY
Ivan Lee Murphy Sr., 80, of North Fifth Street, Danville, widower of Virginia Coomer Murphy, died Sunday, January 3, 1999 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born March 25, 1918 in Garrard County, he was a son of the late James and Jenny Davis Murphy. He was a cross-country pipeline construction explosives expert and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Ivan L. Murphy Jr. and James E. Murphy, both of Danville; three daughters, Mary Leathers, Danville, Ruth West, Louisville and Margie Walls, LaGrange; three sisters, Thelma Franklin, Danville, Gladys Leonard, Salem, IN, and Mrs. Clifford Bugg of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville by the Rev. Barry Jeffries. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
(Jan 7, 1999)

EDNA QUINN
Mrs. Edna C. Quinn, age 70, of 640 Mooreland Avenue, widow of Elton Quinn, died Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 2, 1928 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Charley and Lilly Claunch. She was retired from Cricketeer, where she worked 31 years, and presently worked as a tour guide at Shakertown. She was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church. She attended the Perryville Church of God. Survivors include two sons: Larry D. Catlett and his wife Debbie, Harrodsburg, and William K. Proctor and his wife Lisa, Woodstock, GA; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Peggy) Vandivier, Mercer County; five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Turpin and the Rev. Doug Vandivier officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Billy Russell, Buford Lewis, Doug Cooper, Kenny Whiteside, Chris Quinn and Derrick Vandivier.
(Jan 7, 1999)

NEVILLE GOOCH
Mr. Neville K. Gooch, 73, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 at St. Matthews Manor. He was the retired owner of Harrodsburg Hardware, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6935 and American Legion in Harrodsburg, Masonic Lodge 942, Filson Club, Kentucky Historical Society and Summit Heights United Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife, the former Ramona Holmes; two daughters, Mona L. Demaree and Karen I. Gooch, and two brothers, Elmer O. and Albert E. Gooch. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Rd., Louisville. Burial was in Evergreen. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kosair charities.
(Jan 7, 1999)

BLAKE SHIRLEY JR.
Mr. Blake Shirley Jr., 61, of 330 Woodsland Ave., husband of Mary Jaffer Shirley, died on a Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, after a short illness. Born December 10, 1937 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Blake Shirley Sr. and Laura Vivion Shirley. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and was working as a stocking clerk at Wal-Mart. Survivors other than his wife include two daughters Laura Ann and Lisa Marie, both of Texas, and an aunt, Elizabeth Davenport, Harrodsburg. A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Dr. David Hartman officiating.
(Jan 7, 1999)

ELWOOD E. "WOODY" LAY
Mr. Elwood E. "Woody" Lay, 70, of 530 N. Greenville St., husband of Jewell Gayton Lay, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 at his residence after a short illness. Born March 2, 1928 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William Robert Lay and Mary Naomi Wright Lay. He was a graduate of West Side High School and attended Philander-Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas, retired from Corning Inc. after 40 years, a US Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Centennial Baptist Church. Survivors, other than his wife, include two daughters, Wanda Jewell Lay of Brooklyn, NY and Wilma Jean Linton of Harrodsburg; two brothers, William Lay of Harrodsburg and Charles Lay of Sandusky, OH, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Calvin Lay, James Lay, Robert Lay and John Henry Lay, and three sisters, Louise Churchwell, Margaret Lay and Carrie Lay. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Parks Funeral Home with the Rev. J. D. Short III officiating with assistance from the Rev. Phillip Yates and the Rev. Herbert Dunn Jr. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery with military rites. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and will be after 8 a.m. Thursday at Parks Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be George Fishers Jr., Kelly Bugg, Joe Denny, Alonzo Bottoms, Leon Gooch, Donald Gritton, Albert Taylor and Andy Harris. Honorary bearers will be William "Bo" Yeast, Larry Henniger, Charles Park Sr., Louis Kerrick, Richard Dartt, James Bryant and Norman Bartleson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Centennial Baptist Church Building Fund or to the local heart association.
(Jan 7, 1999)

MARSHALL MOORE
Marshall Lee Moore, 84, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Mercer County, died Sunday, January 10, 1999 in Tucson. Born in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Robert and Gertrude Moore and was the widower of Marie Moore. He was a retired automobile dealer and a member of the Mormon Church. Survivors include: one brother, Bland Moore, Nicholasville; one sister, Vera Williams, Franklin, TN; two daughters, Jean Badensted and Colleen Lund; one step daughter, Lynn Elrey; 10 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Burial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 14, in Tucson, AZ.
(Jan 14, 1999)

WALTER HERRING
Walter B. Herring, 71, of 158 Maple Hill Road, died Sunday, January 10, 1999 at his residence. Born June 11, 1927 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Bright and Allie Helm Herring. He was a carpenter and a member of the Beuna Vista Baptist Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel and an army veteran of WW II. Survivors include: his wife, Mabel E. Lane Herring, Harrodsburg; three sons, Paul A. Herring and Jeffery Bruce Herring, both of Harrodsburg, Donald Herring, Lexington, and Richard Herring, Lancaster, one daughter, Janet Brown, Harrodsburg; one brother, Roy Herring, OH; four grandchildren. Private services were held Monday, January 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Garden. Pallbearers were Paul A., Donald, Richard, and Jeffery Herring, Adam and Aaron Brown. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia Society, Suite 100, 710 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202.
(Jan 14, 1999)

DALLAS WOODS
Dallas Eugene Woods, 65, of 203 Lakeview, Lancaster, died Friday, January 8, 1999 at his residence. Born September 6, 1933 in Casey County, he was the son of the late Monday Knight and Mary Emily Johnson Woods. He was a self-employed excavation contractor. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie Jean Lane Woods, Lancaster, one son, Freddie Wayne Woods, Lexington; four daughters, Debra Jean Goins, Danville, Kathy Gale Risk, Richmond, Vickie Ann Plunkett and Linda Kay Tipton, both of Lancaster; two brothers, Jim Woods of FL and Joe Woods, Lancaster; five sisters, Florence Broaddus, Joyce Yates and Elaine Stinnett, all of Lancaster, Ann Jones, Harrodsburg and Edith Henson, Lexington; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, January 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bob Tandy officiating. Burial was in the Woods Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sunny Coulter, Elwood Lane, Donnie Woods, Buford Baughn, Gary Lemay, Mike Beaty, Bowen Lainhart, Timmy Woods, Glenn Stinett and Troy Henry.
(Jan 14, 1999)

JESSIE TRAVILLIAN
Jessie Louise Travillian, 64, of 1400 Johnson Road, died Sunday, January 10, 1999 at her residence. Born March 20, 1934 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Lillie Belle Fields Sallee and the late William Russell Sallee. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God. Survivors include: her mother, Lillie Belle Fields Salle, Mercer County; her husband, Samuel Ray Travillian, Harrodsburg; one son, Joe Travillian, Harrodsburg; four daughters, Reeda Rowland, Danville, Sandy Long , Harrodsburg, Joyce Ely and Sue Gordon, both of Salvisa; three brothers, Bobby Sallee, Salvisa, Troy Sallee, New Albany, IN and William Sallee Jr., Lexington; one sister, Pauline Richmond, Harrodsburg; Todd Crews, who was reared in her home; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Samuel Russell Travillian and a grandson, Richard Ray Long Jr. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Carl "Pete" Toth and Rev. Bobby Potts officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Barry Camden, Kelly Coleman, Tommy Craig, Shawn Sallee, David Eldridge, Todd Crews and Gardner Travillian. Honorary bearers were Robert Rowland, James Ely, Ricky Long, Terry Gordon, and Kimberly Travillian.
(Jan 14, 1999)

MARY DAVENPORT
Mary Lena Davenport, 75, of 339 Davenport Lane, died Friday, January 8, 1999 at the Vencore Hospital in Louisville. Born February 8, 1923 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian Sea Satterly. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church where she was a member of the Pals Sunday School Class. Survivors include: her husband, Robert Patterson, Davenport, Harrodsburg, two daughters, Sharon Dale Davenport and Mrs. David (Robin Ann) Beams, both of Mercer County; one son, Michael Lynn Davenport, Lexington; one sister, Mrs. Frances Marie Wells, Harrodsburg; two granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul C. Satterly. Funeral services were held Monday, January 11, at the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Easterling officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Hurst, Glenn Hurst, Perry Hurst, Paul Satterly, Jr., Ronnie Wells, Joe Satterly, Scott Cornish, and Robert Franklin Davenport. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Jan 14, 1999)

JUANITA YEAST
Jaunita Morris Yeast, 70, of 422 Bates Street, widow of Claude Len Yeast, died Sunday, January 10, 1999 at her residence. Born April 29, 1928 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Albert and Minnie Louallen Morris. She was a retired inspector for Corning of Harrodsburg, a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, a member of the American Flint Glass Workers Union. She was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary and a former member of the Homemakers club. Survivors include: one son, Willard Rue Yeast, Harrodsburg; one daughter, Claudia Yeast Dunning, Burgin, one brother, Lucien Albert Morris, Danville, one sister, Mrs. Kenneth W. (Pauline) Burns, Harrodsburg; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 13, at Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. Danny Sallee officiating. There was no visitation. Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or may take the form of donations to one's favorite charity.
(Jan 14, 1999)

JAMES HALE
James P. (Jim) Hale, 80, of 117 Wilmore Road, Nicholasville, died Saturday, January 9, 1999 at the St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington. Born May 18, 1918 in Cincinnati, OH he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Perry Hale. He was a retired finish carpenter and a Baptist. Survivors include: his wife, Mable Noland Hale, Nicholasville; two sons, Raymond J. Hale, Lexington, Lewis Hale, Nicholasville; two daughters, Carrie Mae Benson and Lorena Pearl Shofner, both of Nicholasville; two brothers, Beverly Hale of Renfro Valley and Lonnie Hale of Hamilton, OH; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12, at the Betts and West Funeral Home in Nicholasville with Rev. Benny Baker and Bro. Paul Huff officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Nicholasville. Pallbearers were Brian Hale, Lewis Edward Hale, Brian Hornsby, Rickey Walling, Jeff Walling, Royce Withers, Michael Walling, Richard Shofner and Walter Baker.
(Jan 14, 1999)

SARAH ELLIS
Sarah Mae Yeast Ellis, 55, of 442 W. Factory Street, died Saturday, January 9, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born July 25, 1943 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Francis Leroy Yeast and Catherine Dunn Yeast. She was a retired nurse at Eastern State Hospital in Lexington and a member of the Centennial Baptist Church. Survivors include: one son, Larry Leroy Yeast, Harrodsburg; three daughters, Candy Marie Jones, Germany, Sandy Louise Ellis and Brenda Ellis, both of Harrodsburg; six brothers, William "Bo" Yeast, Robert Yeast, Steve Yeast and Nick Yeast, all of Harrodsburg, George Yeast, Danville, David Payne, Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Carol Short, Catherine Wheat and Bobbi Jo Yeast, all of Harrodsburg, nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alicia Smith. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, at the Centennial Baptist Church with Rev. J. D. Short, III officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alvis Johnson, John Smith, George Fisher, Sr., James Bryant, Michael Hawkins and Jesse Thomas. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
(Jan 14, 1999)

HAROLD KING
Harold Ray King, 60, of Danville, died Sunday, January 10, 1999, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born August 11, 1938 in Casey County, he was a son of the late Otis A. and Ollie Wilcher King. He was a former drug store owner, and Air Force Veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Kalamazoo, MI. Survivors include: one son, Michael R. King, Mooresville, IN; one daughter, Stacy J. King, Minneapolis, MN; eight sisters, Lucille Pendergrass, Chattanooga, TN; Betty Evans, Cincinnati, OH, Sue York, Jean Boynton, Faye Hodges, Joanne Taylor and Sandy Brown, all of Danville, and Diane Burton of Junction City; three brothers, Marvin King of Greenfield, IN, Irvin King, Harrodsburg and Windell King of Danville; three grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 13, at Poplar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Releford and Rev. Danny Sallee officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Bartle Funeral Home in Liberty was in charge of arrangements.
(Jan 14, 1999)

HARVEY McFERRON
Harvey Lee McFerron, 103, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, January 10, 1999 at the Rockcastle Hospital. He was born in Rockcastle County on June 4, 1895, the son of John and Rebecca Barnes McFerron. He was a retired truck driver and merchant and was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons, Estel (Zelma) McFerron, Mt. Vernon, Ronald (Ruby) McFerron, Mt. Vernon, Lester (Evelyn) McFerron, Cincinnati, OH; four daughters, Rissie Newman, Cincinnati, OH; Lorene (George) Rowe, West Chester, OH, Lucy Durham, Mt. Vernon, Louella French, Pine Hill; one sister, Melissa Mink, Orlando, KY; 50 grandchildren, 132 great grandchildren, 116 great great grandchildren and six great great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Corda McFerron, his second wife, Nona McFerron, and three sons, Paul, William, and Mitchell McFerron. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12, at the Dowell and Martin Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, by Bro. Lester Caldwell. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery.
(Jan 14, 1999)