Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyMARY THOMPSON
Mary Lee “McClellan” Thompson, 80, of Evansville, IN, died Monday, January 20, 2003 at McCurdy Health Care Facility.
She had been a school teacher in CA and was a member of the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Harrodsburg.
She was a member of the DAR.
Survivors include: one daughter, Donna Porter, Evansville, IN; one son, Wayne Thompson, Lexington; one sister, Georgeann Johnson, Auburn, CA; two grandchildren, Erin and Shannon Thompson, both of Los Angeles, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Thompson.
A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003 at the Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Harrodsburg with Brother James Byrd officiating. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in charge of local arrangements
Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Lung Association.
JOHN VANARSDALE
John Buck VanArsdale, 77, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at his residence in Burgin.
Born October 11, 1925 in Burgin he was the son of the late Bert G. and Artie Johnson VanArsdale.
He was a 50 year member of Mercer Masonic Lodge 777 F&AM, a member of Olekia Shrine Temple and a 50 year member of Eastern Star #309.
He was a self-employed fifth generation blacksmith and enjoyed farming.
He served in the U. S. Navy in World War II and was a member of the VFW.
He was a member of the Burgin Christian Church where he served as an elder and former chairman of the board.
Survivors include: his wife, Marie Raisch VanArsdale, Burgin; one daughter, Ann V. Stone, Nashville, TN; one son, John Buck (Jay) VanArsdale II, Oakland, CA; two sisters, Bertie Mae Webb, Burgin, and Elizabeth Brewer, Eugene, OR; three grandchildren, Gretchen and Sybil Stone and Suki VanArsdale. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jo Ann Drirksing.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 8, at the Burgin Christian Church with Mike Moore and Rev. Jeannette Lucas officiating. Masonic Rites were held Monday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Burgin Christian Church, PO Box D, Burgin, KY 40310 or to one’s favorite charity.
JEARLENE DARLAND
Jearlene Lanigan Darland, 66, of Waynesburg, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at her residence.
Born January 7, 1937 in Waynesburg, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Lillian Singleton Lanigan.
She was retired from Matsushita in Danville, was a gospel singer for many years and lead singer for the “New Gospel Fire.”
She was a member of New Life Church of God of Prophecy in Waynesburg.
Survivors include: her husband, James Darland, one son, Chris Carey, Waynesburg; one daughter, Vicki Delk (Paul) Stewart, Ashland; three stepsons, Tommy and Timmy Darland of Harrodsburg and David Bishop of Danville; one stepdaughter, Lisa Lewis of Junction City; three brothers, Jack Lanigan, Science Hill, Kenneth Lanigan, Casey County and Roy Lanigan, Platka, FL; seven grandchildren and several step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lanigan, and a granddaughter, Katie Stewart.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 18, at New Life Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. John K. Silvers officiating. Burial was in Double Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ricky Young, Roger Young, Tony Lanigan, Zachary Clements, Daniel Stewart and Brian Stewart.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice of Danville.
JUANITA HACKETT
Juanita Pearl Hancock Hackett, 78, of 141 Hiawatha Trail, Frankfort, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Born January 26, 1925 in Magoffin County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Derring Hancock.
She was a homemaker and member of the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post #4075. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Frankfort.
Survivors include: her husband, Allen Hackett, Frankfort; two sons, John A. (Brenda) Hackett, Frankfort, and Jay L. (Karen) Hackett, Harrodsburg; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, at the Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel, Frankfort, with Rev. Ted Wigglesworth officiating. Burial was in the Frankfort Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Arnold, Eric Butler, Pete Troupoulas, Danny Molen, Everett Semones and Jim Hippie. Honorary bearers were Greg Williams, Alex Poulter and Tim Goff.
VENUS MEAUX JR.
Venus O. Meaux Jr., 43, of 3200 Lockness Road, Lexington, died Tuesday April 22, 2003 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Born May 14, 1959 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Ruby Mae Shy Meaux of Harrodsburg and the late Venus O. Meaux Sr.
He was a 1977 graduate of Harrodsburg High School where he participated in football, basketball and track. He was a 1982 graduate of the University of Kentucky where he was a defensive cornerback under head coach Fran Curci. He was also in the auto sales business.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include: two sons, Earl Matthew Sims, Burgin, and Maurel Duncan, Louisville; one daughter, Venus Griffin, Lexington; two brothers, Ricardo Meaux, Lawrenceburg, and Shawn Meaux, Los Angeles, CA; five sisters, Myrtle Griffin, Harrodsburg, Lisa Meaux, Suzette Caudill, Jennifer Fondren and Carmen Davis, all of Lexington; one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church with Elder J. D. Short III and Sister Mary White officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Church.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Thompson, Randy Brooks, Tony Rawlings, Henry Parks, Gus Parks, Eric Wofford, Jimmy Brown, Keith Walker, Eddie Combs, Steve Willis, William Griffin, Alvis Johnson, Randall Bartleson, John Eddie Kinley, Curtis Fisher and Felix Wilson.
Parks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
VENUS MEAUX JR.
Former Football Star Found Dead In Pool
A well-known athlete from Harrodsburg died early Tuesday morning at the University of Kentucky Medical Center after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in a Lexington apartment complex.
Venus O. Meaux Jr., 43, was found at about 1:15 a.m. by Lexington police in the pool at Cedar Run apartments on Loch Ness Drive.
The death is being investigated by the Fayette County Coroner’s office. The cause of death will not be determined until the coroner’s office receives toxicology and autopsy reports from the state, according to Fayette County Deputy coroner Larry Owens. Those results could take as long as two to three months. Meaux, son of Ruby Mae Shy Meaux of Harrodsburg and the late Venus O. Meaux Sr., was a 1977 graduate of Harrodsburg High School where he was well-known for athletics in football, basketball and track. Meaux went to UK and played football under UK Head Coach Fran Curci. He was a defensive cornerback.
Meaux was coached at Harrodsburg by Alvis Johnson, David Feeback and Genie Sims.
“Athletically, Venus had two sides,” said Sims. “off the field he was a gentlemen, a friend and always had a smile. On the field, Venus was probably the hardest hitter I’ve ever seen play football. He would hit you with every ounce of his body. You knew when you’d been hit by Venus.
“He was probably one of the fastest players we’ve ever had,” said Sims, adding that there have been several fast athletes at HHS, but Meaux stood out for his sheer speed. Sims said Meaux speed was never really checked, because the athlete “only went as fast as he had to go.”
“He was a real dynamic kind of guy.”
The funeral will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Harrodsburg Baptist Church,. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
In addition to his mother, Meaux is survived by two sons, Earl Matthew Sims of Burgin, and Maurel Duncan of Louisville, and a daughter, Venus Griffin of Lexington.
JOHN SCHOEL
John Schoel, Tuscombia, AL, died Thursday, April 17, 2003 at Helen Keller Hospital.
A native of Tuscaloosa, AL, he was the son of Frederick and Rebecca Bell Schoel.
He was a former revenue manager with the Alabama Revenue Department.
Survivors include: his wife, Martha Cook Schoel, Tuscumbia, AL; one son, Scott (Susie) Schoel, Decatur, AL; two daughters, Cynnie (John) Bates, Harrodsburg, and Susan (Steve) Kirkes, Decatur, AL; eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Elizabeth Scott Schoel.
Graveside services were held Saturday, April 19, at the Knights of Columbus Cemetery with Jon Perdue officiating.
Pallbearers were Gene Bratcher, David Frierson, Al Futrell, Richard Melis, Dr. Jim Reed, Dr. Tom Schulz, Steve Copeland, Pete Walden and Don Williams.
Honorary bearers were Harry Bendle, Max Bedley, Dr. Sheldon Currie, Matt Copeland, Jerry Fuller, John Frierson, Dahl Gifford, Jerry Porch, Dr. Wayne Ray, Frank Spell, Marion Tinsley, Nick Wright and Dr. Jamshid Nayeer.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, 650 N. Cannon Ave., Suite 17, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, AL was in charge of arrangements.
EMMA WEST
Emma Dee Bailey West, 75, of Louisville, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at the Richwood in LaGrange.
Born March 3, 1928 in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Edd and Ruby Durr Bailey.
She was a retired employee of BellSouth and a graduate of Fairview High School.
She was a member of River Valley Christian Church in Prospect and a former member of Southeast Christian Church, Louisville.
Survivors include: her husband, Jesse West, Crestwood; one daughter, Kimbra Paulley, Crestwood; two sisters, Aileen Cloyd, Willisburg, and Joyce (Wendell) Johnson, Mercer County; special friends, Jerry and Mary Person, Louisville; two grandchildren, Jessica and Joseph Paulley. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Bailey Cox.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, at Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with Barry Clark officiating. Burial was in Fox Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Johnny Hanks, Jerry Cubert, Wendell Johnson, Billy Cloyd, Michael Goodlett and Bobby Watts. Honorary bearers will be Jerry and Mary Person.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the River Valley Christian Church, 12650 US Highway 42, Prospect, KY 40059, or The Richwood, 1012 Richwood Way, LaGrange, KY 40031.
JOE BURKHEAD
Joe Riley Burkhead, 87, of Mt. Eden Road, Anderson County, died Thursday, April 24, 2003 at the Valleyview Healthcare Center in Taylorsville.
Born May 22, 1916 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Omar and Bessie Mae Hatchett Burkhead.
He was a farmer, blacksmith and woodworker. He was a co-owner of J. R. Burkhead and Sons Custom Cherry Furniture in Harrodsburg. He was a member and former elder of the Pleasant Hill Christian church in Anderson County and was a member of the Anderson County Senior Citizens and the Mt. Eden Ruritan Club.
Survivors include: his wife, Anna Traylor Burkhead; two sons, Norris E. (Thelma) Burkhead, Anderson County, Houston (Anne) Burkhead, Mt. Eden; three stepchildren, Anna (Tom) Moore, Lawrenceburg, Mary (Sam) Crouch, and Bill (Vickie) Traylor, all of Falmouth; one sister, Frances (Wallace) Sanders, Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Silas A. (Hallie) Burkhead, Lawrenceburg, and Willis (Virginia) Burkhead, Shelbyville; five grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 15 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Alice Abrams Burkhead.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27, at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church with Bro. Roy Temple, Bro. Leslie Bentley and Bro. Tom Conway officiating. Burial was in the Best Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church, 3316 Mt. Eden Rd., Mt. Eden, KY 40046 or Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hwy. 53 South, Mt. Eden, KY 40046.
Ritchie and Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
