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Joan Thornbury
1936-2007
MOREHEAD - Joan Thornbury, age 71, of Whispering Pines, Clearfield, Kentucky, formerly of Winchester, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at the residence of Thelma Culbert.
Born December 24, 1936, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William (Bill) and Edna Phillips Thornbury.
She is survived by one brother, Donnie R. Thornbury of Clearfield, Kentucky; four nephews, Roger, Rodney, Roy, and Robbie Thornbury; her cousin, Thelma Culbert, with whom she had resided since 2001; and best friend, Donna Donahue.
Joan had been a homemaker and loved to piece quilts and crochet. She also had a special love for animals, especially Abby and Missy.
A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Max Molihan officiating. A graveside service and interment will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007, at the Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester, Indiana, with Pastor Tim Hall officiating.
Richard Burt Wanko
1969-2007
MOREHEAD – Richard Burt Wanko, 38, of Holly Fork Road passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007 at his residence after a long illness.
He was born on January 26, 1969 in Compton, California, a son of Bonnie McKenzie Rose of Morehead and the late Richard Wanko.
Mr. Wanko was a former construction worker. He was of the Methodist Faith and enjoyed fishing, swimming and car races.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his stepfather, Nathan Rose of Morehead, one sister, Irene Kraemer of Cleves, Ohio, several half brothers and half sisters, seven nephews, three nieces and several cousins.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in the chapel of the Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Day officiating. Burial followed in the Masters Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Nathan Rose, Norman McKenzie, Scott Kraemer, Dennis Fagan, Richard White, Mike White, Brandon Costello and Michael Costello.
Gladys Louise Stamper Brown
1926-2008
MOREHEAD - Gladys Louise Stamper Brown, age 81, of Donna Street, Clearfield, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008, at her residence.
She was born September 26, 1926, in Haldeman, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Mose Greene and Sarah Black Stamper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, William Greene, Arnold, Van, David, Ruben, and Other Stamper, and five sisters, Velva Harris, Ruth Schmit, Dixie Barker, Darlene Stamper, and Betty Jordan.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Othie Brown, and one infant daughter, Paula Kaye Brown.
Mrs. Brown is survived by three daughters, Donna Penix of Nashville, Tennessee, Priscilla Fouch and husband Gary of Clearfield, Kentucky, and Valerie Brown of Clearfield, Kentucky; one son, Jeff Brown of Euless, Texas; eight grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Morehead State University. She was a retired social worker in Tennessee, and prior to moving to Tennessee worked in Head Start and senior citizen programs in the Morehead area. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, housekeeping, flowers, and gardening. Mrs. Brown was a member of “The Father’s House” in LaVergne, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Mike Pennington and the Rev. John Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Newsill Cemetery at Haldeman.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Fouch, Mike Pierce, Ron Penix, Marcus McCleese, Travis McCleese, Bill Stamper, and Mike Stamper.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Britt Karrick
1964-2008
MOREHEAD - Britt Karrick, age 44, of Cincinnati Avenue, Lebanon, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at his residence.
Born April 21, 1964, in Salt Lick, Kentucky, he is the son of Alice Christine Hollar Karrick of Lebanon, Ohio, and George T. Karrick, who preceded him in death on October 26, 2006.
In addition to his mother, Britt is survived by one sister, Patricia C. Karrick; one brother, Roger Karrick; and one niece, Naomi Conner, all of Lebanon, Ohio.
Britt was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed reading and studying Indian culture, astrology, and the Bible.
Graveside services and burial were conducted 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2008, at the Jones Cemetery in Midland, Kentucky, with the Rev. David Starcher officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Brenda Kay Benson
1947-2008
MOREHEAD – Brenda Kay Benson, age 60, of Boardwalk, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008, due to a car accident.
Brenda was born July 8, 1947, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Royal Mason Benson and Pearl Opal Thomas Benson. Brenda was raised by an aunt, Deloris Benson, who was her adoptive mother. Brenda’s husband, Roy Adkins, preceded her in death on March 3, 2000.
Brenda is survived by her daughter, Annette Hines; three grandchildren, Alisha Adkins, Luke Adkins, and Colin Wilder, all of Morehead, Kentucky; her adoptive mother, Deloris Benson, and a half sister, Melanie Forsee, both of Sunbury, Ohio. Brenda also leaves behind several special friends and neighbors.
Brenda was a 1994 graduate of Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She attended the Cathedral of Praise in Morehead.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Scott Tipton officiating. Burial will follow in the Jennings Cemetery at Lower Oak Grove in Rowan County.
Pallbearers will be Sammy Hall, Dena Hall, Luke Adkins, Colin Wilder, Terry Lewis, Teddy Johnson, and Clifford Jent.
Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
Cora Bowlin
MT. STERLING - Cora Eunice Bowlin, age 78, of Windsor Care Center, formerly of Menifee County, passed away February 21, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ledford Keith and Nancy Jane Adams Keith, her husband, Ophra Franklin Bowlin, a son, Johnny Franklin Bowlin, two brothers, Ray and Rexal Keith, both of Middletown, Ohio and a sister, Beulah Back of Wellington, Ky.
Survivors include two sons, James Bowling of Mt. Sterling, Ky. and Jesse Bowling of Middletown, Ohio, two daughters, Judy Back of Wellington, Ky. and Joyce Roach of Frenchburg, Ky. and one brother, Ansel Keith of Middletown, Ohio. She had 7 grandchildren; Merle, Sandy, Wayna, Jessica, Keith, Deana, and Jimmy and 11 great grandchildren; Tiffany, Michael, Brandy, Ashley, Samantha, Cory, Christopher, Abby, Matthew, John Conner, and Eli, and several nieces and nephews.
Eunice was a lifelong homemaker and a member of the Korea Church of God. Memorial services were held Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the Korea Church of God with Rev. David Hale and Rev. Martin Stamper officiating. Interment took place at the Johnston Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Merle W. Back, Jimmy Bowlin, Michael Allen Bailey, Keith Roach, Marvin Hitch, Jesse Clay Back, Josh Back and Tony Wynn. Taul Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Henry Conn
1935-2008
OHIO - Conn, Henry Jack Age 72 years of Trenton, Ohio died on Sunday February 24, 2008 at the Garden Manor Retirement Village in Middletown. He was born on April 27, 1935 in Elliott County, Ky. Jack served in the U.S. Army during 1954-56 in Germany, and received the National Defense Service Medal in recognition of his exemplary service. He and his wife, Geri relocated to Trenton in 1966. Jack worked as a barber in Middletown for several years. While enjoying a successful career as a barber, Jack also trained at night to become an electrician, joining the IBEW upon completion of his training. He travelled throughout the Midwest and south helping build power plants and factories, retiring in 1998 from IBEW Local 553. Jack was very proud of his work and Union membership. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Geri (Easterling) Conn; his son, Larry (Diane) Conn of Amelia, and his daughter, Lisa (Frank) Hotze of Palmetto, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Irene Conn. Because of his great interest in science, Jack directed that his remains be given to the Wright State University School of Medicine. Donations in remembrance of Jack may be made to the Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Dr., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249, or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Garden Manor Retirement Village and Vitas Hospice for their outstanding support and loving care during Jack's final days.
Clinton Lunsford
1943-2008
MOREHEAD - Clinton Lunsford, age 64, of Pleasure Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Saturday morning, March 8, 2008, at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead.
He was born March 18, 1943, in Carter County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late John W. and Bertha Snipes Lunsford. He was preceded in death by one brother, Delmar Lunsford in 1992, and one grandson, Tyler Dale Long in 2004.
Clinton is survived by his wife, Jackie Shumate Lunsford; two sons, Steve Lunsford of Lexington, Kentucky, and Mark Lunsford of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one stepson, Anthony Long of Morehead, Kentucky; two stepdaughters, Diane Binion of Olive Hill, Kentucky, and Dedra Hamm of Morehead, Kentucky; and 10 grandchildren.
He is also survived by five brothers, James Lunsford and Ott Lunsford, both of Soldier, Kentucky, Thurman Lunsford of Georgetown, Kentucky, Glennis Lunsford of Globe, Kentucky, and Delbert Lunsford of Morehead, Kentucky; and three sisters, Lillian Cundiff of Soldier, Kentucky, and Betty Jones and Glenna Faye Fultz, both of Morehead, Kentucky.
He was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard and a self-employed carpenter, plumber and electrician. Clinton was a member of the Rock Fork Gospel Tabernacle.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Lansford May and the Rev. Lonnie Conn officiating. Burial will follow in the Manning Chapel Cemetery in Carter County, Kentucky.
Full military rites will be conducted at the gravesite by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126, who will also serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Long and Randy Binion.
Visitation is after 6 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
