AUGUSTA SALLEE
Augusta Lyons Sallee, 86, of 5901 Fairington Drive, Louisville, died Thursday, March 4, 1999 at the Mount Holly Nursing Center in Louisville. Born April 5, 1912 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late John William and Mary Frances Sallee Lyons. She was a member of the Shakertown Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, James A. Sallee, Louisville; two sons, Jim and John Sallee, both of Louisville; three daughters, Mary DeVary, Margaret Watts and Betty Buckley, all of Louisville; one sister, Ruby Mullins, Harrodsburg; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 7, at the McClellan Funeral Home with Rev. David Collier and Rev. Gilbert Robinson officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
(Mar 11, 1999)

CHRISTINE ARNOLD
Christine Carey Arnold, 87, of Main Street, Mackville, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville. Born May 2, 1911, in Mackville, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Naomi Taylor Carey. She was the widow of Thomas Eugene Arnold. She was co-owner, with her husband of Arnold Funeral Home, for more than 50 years and a member of the Mackville Christian Church, where she was organist. Survivors include a son, Glen A. Arnold of Mackville; a brother, Warren Carey of Springfield; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 7, at Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home in Springfield, by Rev. David Shanklin. Burial was in Peter Cemetery, Mackville. Pallbearers were Pete Carey, Howard Carey, Tommie Crouch, Danny Carey, Tom Harmon, Martin Pinkston, Jack Carey and Ben Carey.
(Mar 11, 1999)

MYRTLE EADES
Myrtle Mae Eades, 62, of 2133 Azelia Street , Lexington, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born February 28, 1937 in Jessamine County, she was the daughter of Mrs. Virginia Smith Flannery of Burgin and the late Hargis Flannery. She was the widow of Denny Eades. She was the former owner of House of Eades in Lexington, and was a member of Shawnee Run Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her son, Donald Sexton, Jr., of Burgin; two grandsons, Lewis and Brian Sexton, both of Burgin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 9, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Tirey and Bro. Pat Wren officiating. Burial was held in Burgin Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Lewis Sexton, Brian Sexton, Gary Royalty, J. D. Case, Granville Sherrow, Bob Williams and Connie Horn.
(Mar 11, 1999)

EULA KESTLER
Eula Inez Hatfield Kestler, 90, of Main Street, Burgin, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at the residence of her son in Burgin. She was a native of Bullitt County, a homemaker and a member of the Shively Christian Church in Louisville. Survivors include one son, Don L. Kestler, Burgin; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park.
(Mar 11, 1999)

MARSDON SIMS
Marsdon Sims, 73, of 4301 Cornishville Road, husband of Margaret Logue Sims, died Friday, March 5, 1999 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 18, 1925 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Hollie and Maggie Taylor Sims. He was formerly employed at Arnold's Nursery and was a farmer. He was a member and elder of Cornishville Christian Church. Survivors, besides his wife, include: two sons, Curtis (Diane) Sims, Kenny (Frankie) Sims, all of Mercer County; one sister, Rosalyn Travis, Harrodsburg; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother, Haldon Sims. Funeral services were held Monday, March 8, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Leonard Price and Rev. David Cornish officiating. Burial was in Grapevine Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Sims, Gary Sims, Donnie Sims, Tommy Logue, Reed Arnett and Vincent Kinder. Honorary bearers were Cornishville Christian Church Men congregation.
(Mar 11, 1999)

JOHNNY CAMIC
Johnny Bruce Camic, 39, of 715 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa, died Sunday, March 7, 1999 in Harrodsburg. Born September 12, 1959, he was the son of Fern Murphy Camic of Harrodsburg and the late Speed Camic. He was a 14 year veteran police officer with the Harrodsburg Police Department and was a member of the Bruner's Chapel Baptist church. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Cynthia Ann Arnold Camic, Mercer County; one son, Jonathan Gage Camic, at home; two daughter, Morgan Bree and Chancey Anne Camic, both at home; three brothers, Earl Floyd, Larry Stephen and George Allen Camic, all of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Patricia Ruth Hayden and Marie Joyce Hahn, both of Harrodsburg, and Betty Jo Richmond, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 10, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church with Rev. James Harley and Rev. Phillip Yates officiating. Mayor Carol Dean Walters gave a eulogy. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry, Gary, Brian and Roland Arnold, Norman Hahn, Eugene Richmond, Richard Proctor and Earl Camic. Honorary bearers were Jeremy Thomas Arnold, Darrell and Dwayne Hahn, Cory Camic, Bobby Richmond, Mark and Barry Proctor. Memorials are suggested to the Johnny Camic Children's Fund, c/o State Bank and Trust Co., Main Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
(Mar 11, 1999)

MARY JONES
Mary Clarence Chelf Jones, 80, of 111 South Greenville Street, died Sunday, March 7, 1999 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 15, 1918 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Clarence Norris Chelf. Encouraged by her mother, Mary began her musical career at a young age and developed a life-long love of the arts. She entered her formal training at Georgetown College and afterwards earned her Master's Degree at the Cincinnati Conservatory. She was a soloist for three years at St. George's Episcopal Church in New York city and made her professional debut in New York's Times Hall and has sung in Carnegie Hall. She was the widow of Lawson Jones and she and her husband spent summers teaching at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, MI. She taught voice at the Interlochen Arts Academy for twelve years before moving back to Harrodsburg in 1983. She was the founder of the Ragged Edge Community Theater in Harrodsburg and dedicated her later life to make the arts a part of community life in Harrodsburg. Survivors include three nieces: Patricia M. Ganter, Barbara M. Goodbody and Ann M. Stack. Memorial services will be held at a later date, to be announced. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ragged Edge Community Theater, PO Box 157, Harrodsburg, KY 40330. McClellan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Mar 11, 1999)

FRANCES STEPHENS
N. Frances Yeast Stephens, 68, died Sunday, March 7, 1999 at the Frazier Rehab Center in Louisville. She was a native of Harrodsburg. She was a retired registered nurse for the American Red Cross, a member of the Filson Club and member of the Harrodsburg Historical Society. Survivors include: three sons, Giles L. Stephens Jr., Louisville, David M. Stephens, Atlanta, GA, Craig A. Stephens, Roseville, MN; two sisters, Norma Brock, Harrodsburg, and Linda Holtzclaw, Danville; one brother, Carl Yeast, Louisville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 10, at Pearson's Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 3043-A Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40220, or the American Lung Association of KY, PO Box 9067, Louisville, KY 40209-0067.
(Mar 11, 1999)

CECIL KING
Cecil Maurice King, 72, of 150 Adams Lane, died Monday, March 8, 1999 at his residence. Born May 4, 1926 in Arcadia, FL, he was the son of the late John Leslie and Dora Mae McAnly King. He was a self-employed excavation contractor, an air force veteran of World War II, and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, where he served as trustee. Survivors include: his wife, Helen Blankenship King, Harrodsburg; one son, Cary King, Harrodsburg; three daughters, Betty Jo Lewis, Harrodsburg, Billie Jean Bryan, Louisville, and Sheri Sue Warner, Harrodsburg; one brother, Clarence Lee King, North Port, FL; one sister, Ada McMullin, Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Barry Jeffries and Greg Farmer officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Pike, Donald Derringer, John Warner, Gilbert Stratton, Thomas Hayden and Jim McGlone. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice, PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422. Visitation will be at the chapel after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
(Mar 11, 1999)

ROLAND HARP
Roland Joseph Harp Sr., 68, of 926 Chimney Rock Road, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Palm Springs, CA. Born February 4, 1931 in Albuquerque, NM, he was a son of the late Roland M. and Martha Jones Burger Harp. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School and attended the University of Kentucky. He was a member of First Christian Church in Danville, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, a life member of both the University of Kentucky Alumni Club and the University of Kentucky Faculty Club, former member of the Danville County Club, Printing Industries of America, Printing Industries of the South, Kentucky Association of County Officials, Kentucky Association of County Clerks, International Association of County Clerks and Recorders and the Chimney Rock Village Association. He also served in the US Navy. He was a retired chief executive officer and owner of Harp Enterprises Commercial Printing firm and had been an election services provider and a recognized expert in election law in the state of Kentucky. Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Shely Harp, Harrodsburg; three sons, Roland J. (Donna) Harp Jr., Winchester, Daniel Lee Harp, Lexington, Stanley Simmons (Deborah) Harp, Georgetown; one daughter, Meagan B. Harp, Lexington; four stepchildren, Raymond Thomas (Susie) Ayers, Edmond, OK, Rev. William Richard (Dana) Ayers, Oklahoma City, OK, Dianna (Charles) Smith Ayers, Asheville, NC, and Dr. Joseph Stevens (Elizabeth) Ayers, Basalt, CO; his step mother, Florence Harp, Richmond; one brother, Stanley M. (Noel) Burger, Versailles; one sister-in-law, Pat Shely, Winchester; a brother-in-law, Richard S. Shely, Winchester, 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the W. E. Milward Mortuary-Broadway, by Rev. Norman Hagley. Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery. Pallbearers are Roland J. Harp Jr., Daniel Lee Harp, Stanley Simmons Harp, Raymond Thomas Ayers, Rev. William Richard Ayers, Dr. Joseph Stevens Ayers, Roger D. Baird, Stanley M. Burger and W. Charles Smith. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11.
(Mar 11, 1999)

EDWARD ROYALTY
Edward Samuel Royalty, 80, of 105 Donna Drive, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, March 4, 1999 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born February 15, 1919 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Samuel S. and Addie Merritt Robinson Royalty. He had lived in Anderson County 52 years. He was the former co-owner of Brown and Royalty Used cars in Frankfort, and was owner-operator of Baker's Service Master in Frankfort for 18 years until his retirement in 1982. He was a member and deacon emeritus of the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church and a member of the Fishers of Men Sunday School class. He was a former member of the Alton Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon in 1954. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps, 6th Division, during WWII. Survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Isabelle Hurst Royalty, Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mary Barbara Stratton, Campbellsville and Mrs. Bill (Joan) Stewart, Hazard; one son, Dale Edward (Cindy Coyle) Royalty, Nashville, TN; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Paige Whitaker; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence (Mary Royalty) Phillips, and a brother, Elwood (Woody) Royalty. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 7, at the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Jones, Bro. Ken Hale, Bro. Bernard Perry, and Dr. Ted Sisk officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Stratton, Dennis Stiglich, Gary McMillan, Tim, Ricky, and Steven Royalty. Honorary bearers were Harold Carter, Garvice Gibson, Walter Stocker, Paul Hanks, J. D. Westerfield, Earl Sorrels, Jr. and members of the Fisher of Men Sunday School class at First Baptist Church. Contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church Organ Fund, 111 N. Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40324 or to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele St., Frankfort, KY 40601. Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
(Mar 11, 1999)

SIOUBHAN WILLIAMS-WARNER
Sioubhan Anne Williams-Warner, 20 months, of 1200 W. Walnut Street, Danville, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born July 7, 1997 in Danville, she was the daughter of Troy Anthony Warner and Amanda Lynn Williams. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include: one brother, Logan Warner, Harrodsburg; two sisters, London Warner and Faith Warner, both of Stanford; maternal grandmother, Sandy Woods, DeKalb, IL; great grandmother, Mrs. Marie Williams, Harrodsburg; paternal grandmother, Minnie Lee Warner, Danville; great grandmother, Minnie B. Meadows, Danville; paternal grandfather, William A. Warner, Danville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Danville with Father Paul Prabell officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robbie Williams, Jordan Rothwell, Joe Warner, Juan Warner, Earl Kelsor and Ken Coffey. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
(Mar 11, 1999)

EVELYN BARLESTON
Evelyn Malvina Barleston, 77, 301 North Hill-N-Dale Drive, Danville, died Wednesday at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born May 26, 1921 at Faulkner's Station in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late William and Bessie Daugherty Barleston. She was a retired cook for Danville High School and was a member of the Centennial Baptist Church in Harrodsburg where she was active in Sunday School. Survivors include: six nephews, Thomas Vaughn, Jr., Harrodsburg, Homer Barleston, Jr., Ocean Side, CA, John F. Barleston, Lexington, Rev. James Stewart Barleston, Somerset, Cleatous Coffey, Nicholasville and Haywood Barleston, Buffalo, NY; eight nieces, Ethel Lay and Bessie Lyons, both of Harrodsburg, Mae Thomas, Lawrenceburg, Minnie Walker, Dayton, OH, Betty Jones, Mt. Sterling, Sarah Adams, Danville, Emily Bryant, Loraine, OH and Ann Barleston, Buffalo, NY. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 13, at the Centennial Baptist Church with Rev. J. D. Short, III officiating. Burial was in Robinson Roe Cemetery in Burgin. Great nephews served as honorary pallbearers. Deacons and trustees of Centennial Baptist Church were pallbearers. Parks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
(Mar 18, 1999)

HELEN RICHARDSON
Helen Moreland Richardson, 80, of Lexington, wife of Raymond Cosby Richardson, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at the Christian Health Care Center. Born in the Shakertown area of Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Clarence and Sarah Anne Wilson Moreland. She was a member of the Lafayette Christian Church. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include: one daughter, Peggy Gorham, Salvisa; one step daughter, Paula Raye Eades, Cleveland, OH; two sisters, Ruby Moreland, Tampa, FL and Thelma McCracken, Covington; two grandchildren, one step grandchild, two great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, four step great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Verdie King. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 10, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington, with Chaplain Gene Welsh officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Christian Health Care Center, 1500 Trent Blvd., Lexington, KY 40515 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504.
(Mar 18, 1999)

PHILLIP CHUMBLEY
Phillip L. Chumbley, 57, of East Main Street, Danville, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at his residence. Born December 4, 1941, in Casey County, he was a son of Loydia Gossett Chumbley, Harrodsburg and the late Everett L. Chumbley. He was a mechanic at ATR Wire and Cable Co. and a member of the Woodstock Baptist Church in Pulaski County. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: his wife, Shirley Asberry Chumbley, Danville; two sons, Phillip L. Chumbley, Jr., of Junction City, KS; Jerry L. Wilson, Danville; four daughters, Joselyn S. Noel, Crab Orchard, Lydia C. Sallee, Danville, Lisa A. Chapman, Harrodsburg, and Deborah K. McDonald, Oxnard, CA; one brother Leonard Chumbley, Harrodsburg; four sisters, Olein Dials, Apec, NC, Ethel Kendall, Somerset, Linda Anderson, Danville, and Janet Young, Perryville; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, March 15, at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Patterson officiating. Burial was in Belluvue Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Anderson, Damon Young, Dustin Anderson, Doug Jarvis, Ron Short, Mike Chapman, Adam Chumbley and Scott Sallee. Memorials may go to Heritage Hospice.
(Mar 18, 1999)

ALICE MERRIMAN
Alice Yates Merriman, 76, of Charlestown, IN, formerly of Danville, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Charlestown. Born June 19, 1922, in Boyle County, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Ethel Reece Yates. She was the widow of Leo Reed. She was a former employee of Hub Frankel in Danville, a Red Cross volunteer and was first president of the auxiliary at the Medical Center of Southern Indiana. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Thomas E. Merriman; two daughters, Jeanie Peavler, Georgetown, Ann Jackson, Danville; a stepdaughter, Carol Tobey, Charlestown, IN; two stepsons, John and Jerry Merriman, both of Charlestown; four sisters, Pearl Prewitt, Danville, Effie Saunders, Mason, OH, Bertha Harmon of Perryville; and Sue Hicks of Cynthiana; two brothers, Glen Yates of Albuquerque, NM and James Lee Yates, Danville; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 13, at Spring Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg by Rev. Carroll Medley. Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, was in charge of arrangements.
(Mar 18, 1999)

CAMPBELL SAMPSON
Campbell B. Sampson, 81, of 335 Old Danville Road, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born October 17, 1917 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Eva Ella Brown Sampson. He graduated from Harrodsburg High School in 1936, was a nurse, and had worked in Louisville and Danville. He returned to Harrodsburg in the late 1970s to care for his aging parents and developed an interest in horticulture. Survivors include: two sisters, Sarah Sampson, Louisville, Mrs. C. L. (Emma Jean) Rehkopf, Seattle, WA; two brothers, Winfield (Bud) Sampson and Logan Sampson, both of Harrodsburg. Funeral services were held Friday, March 12, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Blacketer, Charles Welch, Andrew Alexander, Julian Sampson, J. L. Sampson and Elmer Sampson. Honorary bearers were Mary Welch and Brenda Blacketer.
(Mar 18, 1999)

LUCY CAREY
Lucy H. Carey, 83, formerly of West Office Street, died Thursday, March 11, 1999 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born August 9, 1915 in Bell County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dona Messer Hubbard. She was the widow of Thomas William Carey. She was a housewife and a member of the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Thomas W. Carey, Jr. of Burgin, and Anthony M. Carey, Canton; two daughters, Glenna Joyce Carey, Burgin, Pamela Kay Parson, Richmond; two sisters, Polly Jean Carey, Norwood, OH and Debbie Smith of Milton, FL; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 13, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Carey, Richard Carey, Mark Carey, Michael Carey, Matthew Carey, Scottie Sizemore and Jamie Baxter.
(Mar 18, 1999)

JONATHAN BARKER
Jonathan Brown Barker, 88, of Westwood Drive, Lawrenceburg, formerly of Mercer County, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. He was the widower of Elva Prather Barker and the son of the late Carl Barker and Lara Brown Barker. He was a resident of Mercer County from 1943 to 1991. He was a Pulaski County native, a member of the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church and a former member of the Salvisa Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Salvisa. He was a charter member of the Mercer County Farm Bureau where he served as director for many years. Survivors include: two sons, Norman D. (Patsy) Barker, Lawrenceburg, Donald P. (Terry) Barker, Florence; one daughter, Lois Mateus (Tim) Peters, Louisville; one brother, Robert Barker, Somerset; three sisters, Nany Norfleet, Jean Tyler and Gracie Lou Barker, all of Pulaski County; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Barker, Jr. Funeral services were held Monday, March 15, at the Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Byron Jessup and Bro. Bob C. Jones officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darrel Brock, Russel Brock, Lee Prather, Robert Prather, James Michael Prather, Gary Prather, Perry M. Prather and Bruce Buchanan. Memorial contributions are suggested to Gideons International, PO Box 61, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
(Mar 18, 1999)