Henry County Obituary Records -

These records are a PARTIAL extract of the Henry County Local (HCL) Obituaries. These records range from the early 1900's to the present day and were Submitted By: the contributor listed below. Not all the obituaries contained during the years of the newspaper have been extracted. Please use this information as a starting point for your own research.

This Page was Updated Friday, October 13, 2006 01:16 PM

Contributed By: E. T. "Hammer" Smith

 

John S. Brannin 

John S. Brannin, 73, died Monday, morning in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  A native of New Castle, he had lived in Fort Lauderdale for 10 years.  He was manager of the Hadlin Hotel in Cincinnati at the outbreak of World War I, when he entered the Army.  After his discharge he was at the Seelbach (now the Sheraton) for about 3 years.  He left Louisville to manage the McAlpin Hotel in New York.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kittie Brannin, and a sister, Mrs. George Pickett, Shelbyville.  Mrs. Price Batts, New Castle, is her niece.

The funeral and burial will be in Fort Lauderdale.

Henry County Local  November 17, 1960


Mrs. Martha Brannin Pickett 

Mrs. Martha Brannin Pickett, 86, widow of George L. Pickett, Shelbyville attorney, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at the King's Daughters Hospital.  Mrs. Pickett was born in Henry County and was the daughter of the late Daniel P. and Sallie J. Pryor Brannin, members of prominent families.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church and ever faithful to its tenets and beliefs.  Interested in all civic affairs, Mrs. Pickett was especially loyal to the King's Daughters Hospital and worked faithfully for it for many years.  She was also interested in politics and world affairs.

Mrs. Picket lived her entire life for her family and her many friends.  Faithful and true to her every task, she will be remembered by people in all walks of life for her kindness, her gererosity and love for others.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alice P. Broadbent, Shelbyville; two grandsons, George Pickett Broadbent, Indianapolis and Richard F. Broadbent III, Louisville; two great- grandchildren, Martha H. Broadbent and Richard F. Broadbent IV.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Shannon Funeral Home by Rev. Fred T. Moffatt. Interment followed in Grove Hill Cemetery.

Source unknown and undated.


Edith Breeden 

Mrs. Edith E. Breeden, 84 of Route 1, Campbellsburg, died Friday, March 18 at her residence.  She was a native of Owen County; formerly of Middletown, Kentucky; retired cook at Middletown Dairy Bar; and a member of the Middletown Christian Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Mefford, LaGrange, Mrs. Robert (Alberta) Graves, Worthville and Mrs. Tommy (Claudene) Tingle, Route 1, Campbellsburg; one son, William Dallas Bolling, Junction City, Kentucky; one sister, Mrs. Harold (Gertrude) Mefford, Worthville, Kentucky; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20th from Prewitt Funeral Home, New Castle.  Dr. Clayton Klingenfus, pastor of the New Castle Christian Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Worthville Cemetery in Carroll County. 

Henry County Local  March 24, 1983


Cecil Breeding 

Cecil E. Breeding, age 69, of Mount Eden, died Sunday, April 3, 2005 at his residence. He was a farmer, former member of the Mt. Eden Fire Department, member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, and the son of the late Cecil Herbert and Ida Mae Cheatham Breeding. 

He is survived by his wife, Barbara McAllister Breeding, Mt. Eden; three daughters: Teresa Breeding and Cathy Carter, both of Mt. Eden; Belinda Casey, Bagdad; one son, Keith Breeding, Smithfield; three brothers: Homer Breeding, Leitchfield; Elwood Breeding and Eugene Breeding, both of Springfield; three sisters: Waunita McMichael, Springfield; Beulah Coulter, Bardstown; Effie Simpson, Harrodsburg; 17 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two children, Richard and Cecilia Breeding and two sisters.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Bethlehem Baptist Church of Taylorsville.  Rev. Eddie Nation and Rev. Greg Taylor will officiate.  Interment will be in the Best Cemetery, Anderson County.  Hall-Taylor Funeral Home of Taylorsville is in charge of arrangements.

Henry County Local  April 6, 2005


Eva Joyce Emery Brent 

Eva Joyce Emery Brent, age 64, of 308 Ute Trail, Frankfort, beloved wife of 42 of James Donald Brent, died October 30, 2005, at the Hospice Center at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky.  Mrs. Brent was born December 24, 1940 in McClain County, Kentucky.  She attended Western Kentucky University where she was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Sorority.  She later graduated from Kentucky State University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts.  Mrs. Brent was also a Kentucky Colonel.  She retired from state government after 25 years of service.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Frankfort, Kentucky.

Survivors, besides her husband, are two daughters, Traci Elizabeth (Patrick, Jr.) Hayden, Lexington, and Laura Barrington Brent, Columbia, South Carolina; two step-grandchildren, Christopher Patrick Hayden and Kathleen Elisabeth Hayden of Lexington.  Other survivors are Edwin and Lana McGray, Lisa McGray Ladd, Daniel McGray, Robbie Lou McGray Key all of Madisonville and many other nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg on Wednesday, November 2 (today) from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.  Memorial graveside services will be held immediately following at the Masonic Cemetery, Campbellsburg, with Father Patrick Stewart officiating.

Henry County Local  November 2, 2005


J. W. Brent 

Mr. J. W. Brent, age 84, of Campbellsburg died Saturday, November 5, 1994 at Tri-County Baptist Hospital.  He was retired from the ASCS Office.

He is survived by his daughter, Nancy brewer, Campbellsburg; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lillian.

Services were at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 7 at Campbellsburg United Methodist Church.  Rev. Brad Klassen officiated.  Interment was in the Campbellsburg Masonic Cemetery.

Henry County Local  November 9, 1994


Mrs. Mary Brent 

Mary T. Staten Brent was born in Trimble County, Kentucky, September 22, 1841.  She was united in marriage about 67 years ago to James M. Brent.  Two children, Thomas and Elizabeth Brent and several grandchildren are left to mourn her loss.  She united with the Christian Church early in life and faithfully attended the services of that church at Campbellsburg until within the last few years of her earthly life.

Mrs. Brent was a good woman loved by all her neighbors and was always glad to see us when we visited in her home. 

The funeral service was conducted at her late home, Wednesday, January 11, 1928 and interment took place in the Campbellsburg Cemetery.

  Henry County Local  January 20, 1928


Mrs. Minnie Caplinger Brent 

Mrs. Minnie Caplinger Brent, 80, died Wednesday, January 5, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Grace Kluth of Louisville.

Besides her daughter, she is survived by a son, Arthur Brent, Louisville and a brother, Will Caplinger, of Alabama.

Funeral services were conducted at 2p.m., Friday, at the Campbellsburg Christian Church with Rev. Roy Fields, pastor, officiating.  Burial was in the Campbellsburg Cemetery.

Henry County Local  January 14, 1949


Mrs. W. C. Brent 

Mrs. W. C. Brent, 67, Campbellsburg, died at noon Wednesday, January 18, at King's Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville.  She was the daughter of the late David and Inez Pyles of Trimble County.

She is survived by her husband, W. C. Brent; two daughters, Mrs. Erby McManis, Campbellsburg, and Mrs. Willana Lawrence, Fairborne, Ohio; four sons, Eugene of  Carrollton; Roscoe, William and Charles Brent of Campbellsburg; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Campbellsburg Baptist Church.  Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Campbellsburg.

Henry County Local  January 27, 1956


Betty Brewer

Mrs. Betty Ann Nutter Brewer, age 57, of Pleasureville died Sunday, March 12, 1995 at University Hospital, Louisville.  She was a native of Georgetown, a member of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church, a school teacher at Eastern Elementary and a member of Rebekah Lodge #16.

She is survived by her husband, William S. Brewer, Pleasureville; her father, John T. Nutter, Eminence; tow sons: John Steven Brewer and Perry Scott Brewer, Pleasureville; one daughter, Lisa Ann Brewer, Pleasureville; one brother, Ben E. Nutter, Shelby County; two nephews and one niece.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 15) at Pleasureville United Methodist Church.   Rev. Van Firestine will officiate.  Burial will be in the Pleasureville Cemetery.  Sholar Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Henry County Local  March 15, 1995


Mrs. Faye Brewer

Mrs. Faye Aline Brewer, 56 of Eminence, died Thursday, February 4th at the King's Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville, after an illness.  She was an employee of Eminence Speaker Corp. and a member of the Eminence Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard S. Brewer, Eminence; five daughters, Mrs. Sam (Patsy) Jennings, Mrs. Emma Jackson, Mrs. Jack ( Shirley) Coons, all of Eminence, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn) Lyons, Bethlehem and Mrs. Tim (Dorothy) Casey, Eminence; one son, Paul Brewer, Eminence; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Geneva) Cinnamond, Frankfort and Mrs. Mary Reinhardt, Coppell, Texas; three brothers, Ben Birch, New Castle, J. D. (Hop) Birch, Eminence and Lee Birch, Smithfield.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 6 from Prewitt's, New Castle.  Rev. Michael Duncan, pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Eminence Cemetery.

Henry County Local  February 11, 1982


Hubert Brewer

Mr. Hubert Brewer, 73, of Pleasureville, died Tuesday, December 10 at the King's Daughters Memorial Hospital, Frankfort.  

He is survived by three sons, James H. Brewer, Shelbyville, Gary Brewer, Pleasureville, and Glenn Brewer, Shelbyville; two daughters, Mrs. Marvalene Lay, Middletown, and Mrs. Betty Ann Paris, Pleasureville; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Linda Tingle, Eminence, and Joyce Parker, Frankfort; one Stepson, Robert Allen Vest, Nashville, Tennessee; eight step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ray Brewer, Bagdad and Julian and Lucian Brewer, both of Defoe.

Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 13 at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville.  Rev. Carl Leslie Rucker, officiated.  Interment was in the Defoe Cemetery.

Henry County Local  December 12, 1985


John Doyle Brewer 

Mr. John Doyle Brewer, age 78 of Pleasureville, died Tuesday, July 2, 1991 at the United Medical Center in Shelbyville.  He was a farmer and belonged to the Pleasureville Cayuga 100F Lodge.

Survivors include his son , William S. Brewer, Pleasureville; 3 grandchildren, 1 niece and 1 nephew.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 4, 1991 at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Van Firestine officiating.  Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  July 10, 1991


Juanita Brewer 

Juanita Tingle Brewer, age 71, of New Castle died Sunday, April 1, 2001 at her residence after a long illness.  She was a native of Campbellsburg, the daughter of the late Fred and Pauline Tingle Boyer, a retired clerk at Tri-County Community Action Agency and a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons: Dr. Allan Brewer, Big Spring, Texas; and Dr. Stephen Brewer, Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Wilma Jean Wood, Pleasureville; four brothers: Fred Tingle, New Castle; Jimmy Boyer, Detroit, Michigan; Bo Robert Boyer, Bedford; and Jody Boyer, Campbellsburg; and two grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene W. Brewer.

Funeral Services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.  Rev. Gary Polston, pastor of New Castle United Methodist Church officiated.  Interment was in the New Castle Cemetery.

Henry County Local April 4, 2001


Leonard Brewer 

Leonard S. Brewer, 61 of Eminence, died Tuesday, February 1st at the King's Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville, after an illness.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Eminence Baptist Church.

He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Sam (Patsy) Jennings, Mrs. Emma Jackson, Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Coons, all of Eminence; Mrs. Charles (Marilyn) Lyons Bethlehem and Mrs. Dorothy Brewer Casey, Eminence; one son, Paul Brewer, Eminence; seven sisters, Mrs. Rener Hutchison, Frankfort, Mrs. Shirley Bramblett, Gestville, Mrs. Lawson (V. M.) Woods, New Castle, Mrs. Elmer (Katherine) Moore, Bethlehem, Mrs. Roy (Emmer) Vest, Eminence, Mrs. Robert (Jessie) Moore, Franklinton, and Mrs. Pete (Ruby) Crawford, Frankfort; four brothers, John Brewer, Eminence, Herman Brewer and Winford Brewer, both of Shelbyville and Billy Ray Brewer, Frankfort; thirteen grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 3rd from Prewitt's, New Castle.  Rev. Michael Duncan, pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Eminence Cemetery.

Henry County Local  February 10, 1983


Mrs. Ruth Brewer 

Mrs. Ruth Dawkins Brewer, 84 of Campbellsburg died Wednesday, May 31 at the Homestead Nursing Center in New Castle.  She was a housewife and a member of the Turners Station Christian Church.

Survivors are three sons, Harold Brewer, LaGrange, Robert Brewer, Louisville and Merle Brewer, Campbellsburg; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  

Services were held Friday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Barnett-Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg with Rev. Carl Rucker, pastor of the Campbellsburg Christian Church, officiating.  Organist Was Mrs. Joan Tandy. Burial was in the Campbellsburg Cemetery.

Henry County Local   June 8, 1978


Winford Brewer, Sr. 

Mr. Winford Brewer, Sr., 62, of Eminence, died suddenly Friday, December 13 at the King's Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville.  He was a native of Franklin County and a farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Iris Boswell Brewer, Route 2, Eminence; four daughters, Mrs. Waldo (Nancy) Simpson, Route 2, Pleasureville, Mrs. Danny (Elizabeth) Stivers, New Castle, Miss Darlene Brewer, Eminence, and Miss Miss Pam Banta, Pleasureville; two sons, Winford H. Brewer, Jr., Pleasureville, and Robert Julian Brewer, Route 2, Eminence; five sisters, Mrs. Rener Hutchison, Frankfort, Mrs. Shirley Bramblett, Route 1, Pleasureville, Mrs. Lawson (V. M.) Woods, New Castle, Mrs. Elmer (Katherine) Moore, Bethlehem, and Mrs. Robert (Jessie) Moore, Franklinton; three brothers, John Brewer, Eminence, Herman Brewer, Shelbyville, and Billy Ray Brewer, Frankfort; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, December 16 from Prewitt's, New Castle.  Rev. Michael Duncan, pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Eminence Cemetery.

Henry County Local  December 19, 1985


Mrs. Melba Briley 

Mrs. Melba Briley, 64, of Route 1, Smithfield, died Saturday, August 20 at the Jewish Hospital, Louisville.  She was a native of Carroll County.

She is survived by her husband, Henry Briley, Route 1, Smithfield; one daughter, Mrs. Jesse (Jo Ann) Cammack, Elizabethtown; one son, Charles T. Briley, Eminence; four sisters, Mrs. Gayle (Anne) Hawkins, Port Royal, Mrs. John (Ada Belle) Suafford, Madison, Indiana, Mrs. Bertha Oaker, Carrollton and Mary Meeks, Carrollton; two brothers, John Smith, LaGrange and Benjamin Smith, Carrollton; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 23rd from Prewitt's, New Castle.  Rev. Michael Duncan, pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Eminence Cemetery

Henry County Local  August 25, 1983


Myrtle Brierly 

Myrtle Brierly, age 93 of Campbellsburg, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.  She was the daughter of the late Luke D. and Mary Frances Highlander Brierly, attended Shelbyville Community Church and was formerly a member of the Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church.

She is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Herman (Louise) Cox, Christiansburg; Frances Brown, Shelbyville; Mrs. John (Myra) Raisor, Pendleton; Mrs. James (Polly) Parks, Campbellsburg; six sons: Alvin Brierly, Milton; Robert Brierly, Turners Station; Lloyd Brierly, Carlisle; Phillip Brierly, Smithfield; Ronald Brierly, Danville, Indiana; Jeffrey Brierly, Pleasureville; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Rachael) Mosher, Milton; one brother, James Brierly, Madison, Indiana; 27 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Brierly.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home. Sister Mary Lutes of Shelbyville Community Church officiated.  Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.

Henry County Local  May 10, 2006


Velvalee B. Brierly 

Velvalee B. Brierly, 90, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died Thursday, February 9, 2006 in Floyds Knobs.  She was the daughter of the late John Ball and Margaret Sandage and a nurse's aid at Central State Hospital.

She is survived by three sons: Herbert Landers, Love's Park, Illinois; Alfred Sturgeon, Bathe, Maine; Forest Brierly, Floyds Knobs; two daughters: Maurice (Anna) Hawkins, Port Royal, Mrs. Walter (Inez) Wolfe, Floyds Knobs; a brother, George H. Ball, Tell City, Indiana; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Bessie Rison, and a son, William J. Sturgeon.

Funeral services were held at Arch L. Heady Funeral Home in LaGrange with the Rev. David Woosley officiating.  Interment was in the Valley of Rest Cemetery.

Henry County Local  February 22, 2006


David Bright 

David G. Bright, age 55 of Campbellsburg died Sunday, July 18, 2005 at his residence.  He was born in Shelby County to the late G. W. Bright and Hazel Miller Bright. He was a police officer for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pam Bright and two children: Kelli Nelson and he husband Steve, and Rodney bright, all of Campbellsburg; two brothers: Taylor Bright, Virginia and Mike Bright, Pleasureville; one sister, Becky Smith, LaGrange; three grandchildren: Blake Nelson, Jordan Bright and Zachary Nelson.

Services will be today (Wednesday, July 20) at 10 a.m. at Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg. Rev. Doug Boyd and Rev. Shane Nickell will officiate.  Interment will be in the Campbellsburg Masonic Cemetery.

Henry County Local  July 20, 2005


Martha T. Bright 

Mrs. Martha T. Bright, age 91, of Eminence died Saturday, January 3, 1993 at the Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.  She was a native of El Paso, Texas and a member of the Eminence Christian Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Stephens, Cocoa, Florida.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 10 at the Prewitt Funeral Home, Eminence.  Officiating will be Rev. Tom Page, pastor of the Eminence Christian Church.  Interment will be in the Eminence Cemetery.

Henry County Local  January 6, 1993


Henry Bright 

Henry Bright, retired farmer of Campbellsburg died at his home Monday night from the effects of a stroke of paralysis suffered the latter part of last week.

Funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. Corbin Adcock, pastor of the Campbellsburg Christian Church with burial in the Campbellsburg Cemetery.

Nr, Bright is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fanny Bright, two daughters, Miss Ethel Bright and Mrs. D. Brown and two sisters, Mrs. Susie Meadows and Miss Sarah Bright all of Campbellsburg.

Henry County Local  April  6, 1928


Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bright 

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bright, 86 of Pleasureville, died Friday, March 11 at the Franklin Manor Nursing Home, Frankfort. 

She is survived by one foster daughter, Aline Browning, Pleasureville; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Victoria Poe, Shelbyville, Mrs. Sally Stivers and Mrs. Linda Jennings, both of Frankfort and Mrs. Pauline Nation, Southville; one stepson, Franklin Bright, Defoe; 26 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13th at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville.  Rev. Tim Browning, pastor of Defoe Christian Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Defoe Cemetery.

Henry County Local  March 17, 1983


Mrs. Nell Bright 

Mrs. Nell Bright, 62, of Defoe, died Thursday , March 28th at the Methodist Hospital, Louisville.

She is survived by her husband, Franklin Bright, Defoe; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Tingle, Louisville and Mrs. Carolyn Powell, Shelbyville; one son, Chris Bright, Indianapolis, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elza C. Raisor, Cropper.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, march 31st at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville.  Rev. David Simmons officiated.  Interment was in the Defoe Cemetery.

Henry County Local  April 4, 1985


Deloris Briley 

Deloris R."Patty" Briley, age 87, of Campbellsburg, died Sunday, March 27, 2005 at Bedford Health Care.  She was the daughter of the late James and Oshia Simpson Newby.

She is survived by niece, Mrs. Clifford (Billie Jane) Scobee, Danville, Indiana; two sisters, Rachell Powell, Bedford; Martha Hawkins, Pittsboro, Indiana; one brother, William F. "Bill" Newby, Breensburg, Indiana; great niece, Mrs. Matthew (Jennie0 Adams, Brownsburg, Indiana; and several other nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Roberts and her second husband, Henry Briley.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at Campbellsburg Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 9255 Main Street, Campbellsburg.  Rev. James Maroney, pastor of the Campbellsburg Apostolic Pentecostal Church will officiate, assisted by Rev. Paul Perry, Pastor Emeritus of the Campbellsburg Apostolic Pentecostal Church.  Interment will be in the Sulphur Cemetery.

Henry County Local  March 30, 2005


Leo Broecker 

Leo Klarer Broecker, 70 of Louisville, retired Chairman of the Board of the Klarer Meat Processing Firm, died Saturday at the Highland Baptist Hospital, Louisville.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lynne Tucker, wife of Thomas Tucker, local manager of South Central Bell Telephone Company

Henry County Local  July 19, 1979


Isaac (Ike) Brooks 

Mr. Isaac (Ike) Brooks, 92, of Sulphur, died Saturday, October 12 at the King's Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville.  He had resided at his granddaughter's, Mrs. Nellie McCane of Sulphur, for several years.  He was formerly from Indianapolis, Indiana; a retired employee of the Independent Pipe Company of Indianapolis; and a retired farmer.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mamie Anderson, Indianapolis; three sons, Bill Brooks, Indianapolis, Isaac N. Brooks, Bluefield, Virginia, and Harold (Sonny) Brooks, Campbellsburg; two grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 14 from Prewitt's, New Castle. Rev. Carl Rucker, pastor of the Campbellsburg Christian Church officiated.  Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Bedford.

Henry County Local  October 16, 1985


Mrs. Mattie Brophy 

Mrs. Mattie Brophy, 87, died at 11:55 a.m., Thursday, April 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marion Robinson, near New Castle, Following an extended illness.

Besides her daughter with whom she made her home, she is survived by a son, Jesse Brophy, Frankfort, twenty grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at Shannon & Ricketts Funeral Home in New Castle at 2 p.m.,  Friday, with Rev. O. L. Walker officiating.  Burial was in the New Castle Cemetery.

Henry County Local  April 15, 1949


Fielding Broughton 

Fielding A. Broughton, 87 of Route 2, Pleasureville, died Tuesday, January 18th at the King's Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Hancock, Louisville and Mrs. Carroll (Willetta) Pyles, Pleasureville; two sons, George Broughton, Frankfort and J. T. Broughton, Pleasureville; 8grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and 2 step-great-grandsons.

Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday, January 21st from Prewitt's, New Castle.  Rev. Larry Hawkins, pastor of the Pendleton Methodist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  January 27, 1983


Robert Broughton 

Robert  Broughton, 58, Route 1, Pleasureville, died Tuesday, August 6 at his residence. 

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tracy Broughton, Route 1, Pleasureville; two sons, Robert Daryl Broughton, Pleasureville and Donald Ray Broughton, Brookport, Illinois;

4 grandchildren; one brother, Mat Broughton, Route 1, Pleasureville; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Washburn, Route 1, Pleasureville, Mrs. Mary Tom Craigmyle, Route 2, Pleasureville, Mrs. Roberta Moore, Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. Effie Hammond, Detroit, Michigan.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 8th at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville.  Rev. C. B. Elliott, officiated.  Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  August 15, 1985


Archie Brown

Archie Jane Brown, age 89, of Bagdad, died Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Jewish Hospital, Shelbyville.  She was a retired employee of Cedarmore Baptist Assembly, daughter of the later William Almer and Margaret bell O'Nan, and a member of the Indian Fork Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons: Stephen Brown and Rodman Brown; one daughter, Reva Stivers Vest; one brother, Johnny O'Nan, all of Bagdad; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Stanley Brown, Sr., one son, William Stanley Brown, Jr., three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville.  Rev. Matt Frizzell officiated.  Interment was in the Bagdad Cemetery.

Henry County Local  March 23, 2005


Brice Brown 

Brice Brown, 77, of Smithfield died suddenly June 15 at the King's Daughters Hospital in Shelbyville.  He was a prominent Henry County farmer; a member of Masonic Lodge, a life-time member of the Kentucky Dairy Association and the Brown Swiss Breeders Association, and a charter member of the Henry County Historical Society.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Brown, Smithfield; one stepson, Leland Usher, Louisville; five grandchildren; one sister, Hazel Sharp, Lawrenceburg; and one brother, Lucin Brown, Williamstown, Kentucky.

Source unknown, date unknown


Claude Brown 

Mr. Claude Brown, 83, of Route 1, Turners Station, died Wednesday, February 13 at the Baptist East Hospital, Louisville, after an illness.  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Port Royal Methodist Church.

He is survived by two sons, Dalton E. Brown and Robert A. Brown, both of Route 1, Turners Station; one brother, Otis Brown, Eminence; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, February 15 from Prewitt's, New Castle.  Rev. John Phipps, pastor of the Port Royal Methodist Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Gary Rucker, pastor of the Port Royal Baptist Church.  Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.

Henry County Local  February 21, 1985


Clell Brown 

The remains of Clell Brown were brought here for interment last Wednesday.  The funeral was preached by Rev. Boswell, pastor of the New Castle Methodist Church, that being his faith.

Mr. Brown was sick only a short time from pneumonia and his death was quite a shock.  He was twice married.  His last wife who was Miss Mayme Cravens survives as does several children by his first marriage and several grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown made their home with Mrs. Cravens since her husband died, a very amicable arrangement and we sympathize with all as he is a man who will be greatly missed in the home and community.  His genial, cheerful disposition won him friends everywhere.

Henry County Local  February 3, 1928


Miss Grace Brown 

Miss Grace Brown, 67, of LaGrange, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday at Mallory-Taylor Hospital in that city.  She was a native of LaGrange, and had been a licensed practical nurse at Mallory-Taylor Hospital for 30 years until retiring several years ago.  She was a member of LaGrange United Methodist Church and the Oldham County Historical Society.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. A. C. Graham, LaGrange, and two brothers, William J. Brown of Miami, Florida and David O. Brown, Macon, Georgia.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Adkins-Radcliffe Funeral Home in LaGrange, with burial in the Valley of Rest Cemetery in LaGrange.

Source unknown, date unknown


Mr. Harry L. Brown 

Mr. Harry L. Brown passed away in his 74th year on Sunday, February 8, 1970 in Lagrange.  Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 1970 at the

Adkins-Radcliffe Funeral Home.  Rev. John C. Kerce, officiated.  Interment was in the Valley of Rest Cemetery in LaGrange

Funeral program from Adkins-Radcliffe Funeral Home, LaGrange, Kentucky


Mrs. Lelia R. Brown 

Mrs. Lelia R. brown, 76, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 1949, at her home of a heart attack.  Mrs. Brown was the daughter of Nick and Mary Floyd Ratcliffe and was a native of Henry County.  She moved to LaGrange many years ago and was a long-time member of the Methodist Church.

She is survived by six children: W. J. Brown, Miami, Florida; Harry Brown, Clermont, Florida; David Brown, Macon, Georgia; Miss Mary Ellen brown, Orlando, Florida; Mrs. A. C. Graham, Louisville; Miss Grace Brown, LaGrange; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother, Horace Ratcliffe, New Castle.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the LaGrange Methodist Church with the pastor, the Rev. E. Hampton Barnette, in charge.  Interment will follow in the Valley of Rest Cemetery, LaGrange.

Oldham Era (Newspaper)  November, 1949


Lizzie Brown 

Lizzie Brown, age 68, of Shelbyville, formerly of Henry County, died Saturday, December 18, 2004 at Norton Suburban Hospital, Louisville.  She was a retired executive secretary for the Kentucky State Labor Cabinet, attended Salem Baptist Church, and was the daughter of the late Jasper Newton Roberts and Flossie Satterwhite Roberts.

She is survived by her husband, Earl E. Brown, Jr., Shelbyville; three nieces, five nephews, 11 great-nieces and three great-nephews.  She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 21 at 2 p.m. at Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville.  Rev. Robert Eades and Rev. Fran Luecke officiated.  Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville.

Henry County Local  December 22, 2004


Lenna Brown 

Lenna Florence Brown, age 86, of Turners Station died Thursday, December 5, 2002 in LaGrange. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Maggie Chilton and a lifetime member of Turners Station Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons: James C. Brown and Paul W. Brown, both of Turners Station; and Thomas C. Brown, Shelbyville; three daughters: sue Collins, Finchville; Margie Ellis, Jeffersonville, Indiana and Janice Stivers, Campbellsburg; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7 at Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg.  Interment was in the Carrollton Cemetery.

Henry County Local  No date


Mrs. Lucille  Brown

Mrs. Lucille O. Brown, 83 of Smithfield, died Suddenly Saturday, February 19th in Louisville.  She was a member of the Bland Ballard Chapter D.A.R. and affiliated with the Eminence Methodist Church

She is survived by one son, Leland Usher, Louisville; five grandchildren; two sisters, Lillie Dickinson, Iowa and Mary Shugart, California; five brothers, Jimmy Orr, Canada, Gary Orr, Arizona, Orville Orr, California, Frances Orr, Iowa and Lewis Orr, Illinois.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 22nd at the Ricketts Funeral Home, Eminence.  Rev. Michael Duncan and Rev. Rodman Tabb, officiated. 

Henry County Local  February 24, 1983


Mrs. Marie F. Brown 

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie F. Brown, 29, who died after a brief illness at St Anthony's Hospital in Louisville, Saturday, February 1949, were conducted by Rev. Bruce Whitaker, pastor of the Smithfield Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Farmer of Jericho, she leaves five children, a sister, Mrs. Leonard Jeffries of Prospect, and a brother, Ralph Farmer, of Jericho.

Henry County Local  February 18, 1949


Mary E. Brown 

Miss Mary Ellen Brown, age 74, of Dosker Manor, Louisville, passed away at her residence Saturday morning, October 21.  Miss Brown, a retired employee of the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home, Louisville, was a native of LaGrange, the daughter of the late Edward K. and Lelia Ratcliff Brown.  She was a member of the First Alliance Church, Louisville.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. C. Graham and Miss Grace Brown, both of LaGrange; two brothers, William J. Brown, Miami, Florida and David O. Brown, Macon, Georgia. 

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, October 23rd  at the Adkins-Radcliffe Funeral Home, LaGrange, by the Rev. John C. Kerce, pastor of the LaGrange Methodist Church.  Interment was in The Valley of Rest Cemetery, LaGrange.

Source Unknown  October 26, 1972


Patsy Ann Brown 

Patsy Ann brown, 13-month-old daughter of Corp. Andrew H. Brown and Mrs. Brown, Pendleton, died at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, at the LaGrange Hospital.  Death was attributed to pneumonia.  Corp. Brown is located in Washington, D.C.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Christiansburg Baptist Church. Burial was in the Christiansburg Cemetery.

Henry County Local  May 11, 1945


Robert K. Brown 

Robert K. Brown, 68 of Cropper, died Wednesday, August 24th at his residence in Louisville.

He is survived by two brothers, James Brown and Claude Brown, both of Cropper; one sister Lillian Karst, Huntington, Indiana

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, August 26th at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville.  Rev. Steve Galyon, officiated.  Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  September 1, 1983


Stella B. Brown 

Stella B. Brown, 80, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Louisville, died Thursday, July 27, 2006.

Survivors are her sons, Richard Smith, New Castle, Leon Smith and Chester Lee Smith, both of Lockport; daughter, Louise True, Lakeland, Florida; Brother, Lawrence (Billy) Rodgers, Gratz; Sisters, Dorothy Claxton, Crestwood and Lois Wilma Smith, Louisville; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.    

Graveside services noon Tuesday at Defoe Cemetery.


Mrs. Virginia J. Brown 

Mrs. Virginia Jones Brown, 51, Port Royal, died Wednesday at Norton Memorial Infirmary, Louisville.

She is survived by her husband, Claude Brown; two sons, Dalton and Robert Brown, Port Royal; her mother, Mrs. Ora Jones, New Castle; one sister, Mrs. Harold Valentine, Lexington; one brother, Sid Jones, New Castle; two grandchildren, Carol Ann and Sue Brown, Port royal.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Port Royal Methodist Church.  The Rev. Leroy Sanders, pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Howard Olive, pastor of the Point Royal Baptist Church.  Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.

Henry County Local  February 10, 1956


Albert E. Browne

Albert E. Browne, 82, of Pleasureville, died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at his residence.  He was the son of the late John Mason and Sarah Smoot Browne.  He was a farmer and member of the Pleasureville United Methodist Church where he served on the Administrative Board for many years.  He was a member of the Henry County Water Board District # 2, belonged to the Henry County Country Club, was a charter member of the Henry County Historical Society and was a member of Masonic Lodge #410.  He was an Army veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Logan Hammond Browne of Pleasureville; a son, Albert Logan Browne, Richmond, Virginia; a daughter, Barbara Nell Burnett of Frankfort; and four grandchildren.

The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Sholar Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Young officiating.  Burial is in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Shelby County Sentinel-News  No date


Durward Browning, Sr. 

Durward L. Browning, Sr., 74 of Pleasureville, died Monday, July 18th in Louisville.  He was a retired farmer and business man of Henry County.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Viola Browning, Pleasureville; two sons, D. L. Browning, Jr. and Marlyn Browning, Pleasureville; three daughters, Mrs. Reba Harrod, Pleasureville, Mrs. Geraldine Jennings, Pleasureville and Mrs. Corline Stucker, Shelbyville; three brothers, William Browning, Bethlehem, Earl Browning, Moses Lake, Washington and John Browning, New Castle; three sisters, Florence Robinson, Bethlehem, Achie Acree, LaGrange and Margaret Kendell, Carrollton; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21st at the Thomas Funeral Home, Pleasureville.  Rev. Chuck Teague, pastor of the Pleasureville Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  July 21, 1983


Harold Browning 

Harold Wayne 'Pap' Browning, age 71, of Colorado Springs, formerly of Oldham County, died Monday, February 27, 2006, in Colorado Springs.  He was the son of the late Harry Browning and Hazel Tiller, retired from the U. S. Army as a CW4, an independent truck driver and attended Springs Ranch Baptist Church.

He is survived by five children: Harold Frank, John Evan, Susan Elaine, James Wayne and David Lee, all of Colorado Springs; two brothers, J. T. Browning, Indianapolis and C. M. Browning, Jericho; one sister, Beatrice Robison, Frankfort; and six grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cole Browning.

Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel, Colorado Springs.  Interment, with full military honors, was held at Evergreen Cemetery.

Henry County Local  March 8, 2006


John Browning 

John Jacob Browning, age 75, of Louisville, died Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at Camelot Health Care.  He was a native of Fallis, a Navy Veteran, and son of the late Sam and Emma Scott Browning.

He is survived by on son, Curtis Browning, Spokane, Washington; two daughters: Cherry Piturachsatit, Grand Coulee, Washington; and Debbie Piturachsatit, Ephrata, Washington; one brother, Rev. Earl Browning, Spangle Washington; one sister, Margaret Kendall, Louisville; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 29th at Sholar Funeral Home, Pleasureville. Rev. Douglas Acree, Beulah Church, officiated.  Special music was provided by Jeff Browning.  Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  November 3, 2004


Lloyd Browning 

Lloyd William browning, Sr., 79 of Louisville, died Wednesday, March 2 at the Baptist East Hospital, Louisville.  He was a native of Henry County, a retired employee of the American Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company in Louisville; and a member of Local Union 66, Louisville.

He is survived by his wife, the former Pearcy Bennet, Louisville; one son, Lloyd W. Browning, Jr., Louisville; one sister, Mrs. John (Louise) Wallace, Louisville; and one grandson.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Radcliffe Funeral Home, LaGrange.  Rev. William T. McConnell, III, pastor of the LaGrange Christian Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Smithfield Cemetery.

Henry County Local  March 10, 1983


William Browning 

William Anthony Browning, age 49, of Worthville died Friday, July 2, 2004 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Howard Browning and owner and operator of Williams Remodeling.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn White Browning, Worhtville; one daughter, Jessica Browning, Worthville; one son, Eric Sean Browning, Worthville; his mother, Rose Yocum Black, Louisville; three sisters, Mrs. Boots (Roberta) Nalley, Bardstown and Mrs. Danny (Sharon) Stoess and Mrs. Perry (Vickie) Smith, both of Louisville.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 5 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.  Rev. Carl Rucker officiated.  Interment was in the Port Royal Cemetery.

Henry County Local  July 7, 2004


Ernest W. Broyles 

Ernest W. Broyles, 74, died Monday at Shelbyville.

His wife Mrs. Myrtle K. Broyles survives.

The funeral was at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Prewitt Funeral Home in New Castle.

Patriot Statesman (newspaper)  January 25, 1973


Alfred G. Bruce, Sr. 

Alfred G. Bruce, Sr., 74, of Roselawn, Indiana, died Monday, June 27, 2005.  He was a native of Smithfield and a retired ironworker.

Survivors include his loving wife, Bettie Bruce; his son, Alfred Bruce, Jr. (Laurie); his daughter, Suzann Wood (Edward); grandson, Mark Wood (Melissa); granddaughters, Alison Owen and Kelly Walker (Todd); two great-grandsons, Eric Martin and Morgan Walker; his twin sister, Alma Schooler (James); and his brother, W. D. Bruce, Jr. (Nancy).

The funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with burial in Pleasureville Cemetery.

Courier-Journal  June 30, 2005


Eugene Bruce 

Eugene Douthitt Bruce, age 74, of Lockport died Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at his daughter's home in Frankfort.  He was a native of Owen County, the son of the late John Francis and Bessie Douthitt Bruce, an Army World War II veteran, a farmer, and member of the Lockport Masonic Lodge #772 and the Lockport United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hearne Bruce, Lockport; one son, Larry Gene Bruce, Lockport; two daughters: Cathy Snider, Lockport; and Debbie Bennett, Frankfort; and seven grandchildren.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Sholar Funeral Home.  Rev. Bettie Rich Coleman, Lockport United Methodist Church, Rev Harold Dorsey and Br. Jack Bennett officiated.  Burial was in Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  April 5, 2000


James Bruce 

James H. Bruce, 75, of Carrollton, died at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital.  He was a native of Henry County; a member of the Methodist Church; and was a labor attendant at Butler State Park. 

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude Bruce, Carrollton; one son, Russell Bruce, Washington; one daughtyer, Vivian Aldridge, Hardin ,Kentucky; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd at the Tandy-Eckler-Darnold Funeral Home, Carrollton.  Rev. W. Frank Rhodus, officiated.  Rev. W. Frank Rhodus, officiated.

Henry County Local  July 12, 1984


Marshall Bruce 

Marshall E. Bruce, Sr., 69, of Lagrange, died unexpectedly Monday, August 4, at the Humana Hospital University, Louisville.  He was a native of Henry County, the son  of the late Willie D. and Carrie Beverly Bruce.  He was a member of the Methodist Church, and for many years he was a resident of Gary, Indiana where he was a welder for the Hunter Corporation.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Susan Dempley Bruce, LaGrange; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Smith, Gary, Indiana, Mrs. Cathy B. Hulette, Frankfort and Miss Aricka Bruce, LaGrange; two sons, Mr. John Bruce, Merrillville, Indiana, and Mr. Marshall E. Bruce, Jr., Louisville; two sisters, Mrs. Aline Cox, Crestwood, and Mrs. Alma Schooler, Lexington; three brothers, Mr. J. C. Bruce, LaGrange, Mr. W. D. Bruce, Louisville, and Mr. Alfred Bruce, Roselawn, Indiana; and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 7 at the Radcliffe Funeral Home, LaGrange.  Rev. Chip Pendleton, pastor of the Buckner Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Pleasureville, Cemetery.

 Henry County Local  August 14, 1986


Martha Bruce 

Mrs. Martha Bosley Bruce, 97 of New Castle died Tuesday, January 31 at the Homestead Nursing Center, New Castle.  She was a native of Bullitt County, a member of the Methodist Ladies Missionary Society, a member of the New Castle Homemakers Society, a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church, all for 50 years.

Survivors are one son, Dr. Charles O. Bruce, Jr., Louisville; two sisters, Mrs. Jody Howard and Miss Mary Bosley, both of Owensboro; one brother, Alfred Bosley, Indianapolis, Indiana; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 5 from Prewitts'.  Burial was in the New Castle Cemetery.

Henry County Local  February 9, 1978


Mrs. Ruby Bruce 

Mrs. Ruby Wheeler Bruce, 74, of Eminence, died Monday, December 26 at her residence.  She was a native of Woodford County and a member of the Eminence Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Opal McGaughey, Fern Creek, Mrs. Nancy Jane Williams, Jefferson County, and Mrs. Mary Joe Clark, Eminence; two sons, Howard Thompson Wheeler, Shelbyville, and James Allen Wheeler, Eminence; her mother, Mrs. Nancy Brown, Christiansburg; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Sutherland, Christiansburg; and two brothers, Frank Brown, Frankfort and Logan Brown, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Funeral services were held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 29th at the Shannon Funeral Home, Shelbyville.  Rev. Michael Duncan, officiated.  Interment was in the Grove Hill Cemetery.

Henry County Local  December 29, 1983


Willie D. Bruce 

Willie D. Bruce, Sr., 90, died Monday, May 28th at the home of his daughter in Lexington.  He was formerly of Eminence.  He was a retired carpenter, member of the Lockport Methodist Church and a member of the Modern Woodman of America since 1909.

He is survived by four sons, Marshall E. Bruce, Gary, Indiana, J. C. Bruce, LaGrange, Willie D. Bruce, Jr., Louisville, and Alfred G. Bruce, Merriville, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Aliene Cox, Crestwood and Mrs. Alma Schooler, Lexington; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31 st at the Ricketts Funeral Home, Eminence.  Rev. Harold W. Dorsey of Lexington and Rev, Jack Brewer, pastor of the Eminence Methodist Church, officiated.  Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  June 7, 1979


Donald Bruther 

Donald R. Bruther, age 60, of Eminence died Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at his residence.  He was a native of Hanover, Indiana and a real estate broker for 24 years in Eminence.

He is survived by his wife, Kerrilin Bruther, Eminence; three daughters: Mrs. Stanley (Michele) Barnett, Richmond; Mrs. David (Darlene) Thomas, Owensboro; Mrs. David (Barbara) Green, Eminence; two sons: Daniel R. Bruther and Rick Fox, both of Eminence; his mother, Margaret Bruther, Eminence; four sisters: Mrs. Ismail (Barbara) Saleh, Atlanta, Georgia; Mrs. Pauline Boldery, Hanover, Indiana; Mrs. Jerry (Cathy) Youngblood, Madison, Indiana and Connie Bruther, Eminence; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Prewitt Funeral Home, New Castle with interment at a later time.  Rev. Michael Duncan, pastor of the Eminence Baptist Church, officiated.

Henry County Local  March, 1996


Frances (Pat) Bryant 

Frances (Pat) Bryant, age 86, of Eminence died Friday, January 21, 2005 at her residence.  She was a native of Monticello, Mississippi and the daughter of the late Adelbert and Kate Polk Patterson.  She was a member of the Eminence Baptist Church where she belonged to the Women's Missionary Society, was a registered nurse for the old King's Daughters Hospital and Crestview Health Care in Shelbyville.

She is survived by her daughter, Carole Bryant Wills (Dan), Waddy; her son, John David Bryant (Cathy), Eminence, three grandchildren, Daniel Wills, Kimberly Rohr and Brooke Bryant, three great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. (Jack) Bryant.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 25 at 11 a.m. at Sholar Funeral Home.  The Rev. Michael Duncan, Eminence Baptist Church, officiated.  Burial was in the Pleasureville Cemetery.

Henry County Local  January 26, 2005


Jack H. Bryant 

Mr. Jack H. Bryant, age 87, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the Kings Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville.  He was a resident of Pleasureville, and the retired owner and operator of the R. O. Bryant and Sons clothing store at Pleasureville.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Warrena Martinie Bryant and several cousins.

Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at the Willhite Funeral Home, Pleasureville.  Rev. Kenneth Shaw officiated.  Interment was in the Bagdad Cemetery.

The Patriot Statesman (Newspaper)  April 5, 1973


James Robert Bryant 

James Robert Bryant, age 80, of Franklinton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 at Baptist Hospital Northeast.  He was a member and deacon of the Franklinton Baptist Church, son of the late Eddie Mack and Lillie Blackaby Bryant.

He is survived by two sons: Tommy and wife, Missy Bryant, New Castle and Ronnie and wife, Peggy Bryant, Franklinton; one granddaughter, Bridget B. See; three great-granddaughters: Erica, McKayla and McKenzie Moore.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Parrish Bryant and grandson, Robbie Bryant.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 16 at 2 p.m.  Officiated by Rev. Jackie Newton, pastor of the Franklinton Baptist Church, assisted by Dr. Tim Lovett, pastor of Huffman Baptist Church, Trussville, Alabama.  Interment will be in the Franklinton Cemetery.

Henry County Local  June 15, 2005


Lego Bryant 

Lego Nutall Bryant, 91, of Green Valley Health Care Center, Carrollton, died Thursday, March 8th at the Carroll County Hospital, Carrollton.  He was a native of Henry County; a member of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church; a Mason for over 58 years; and a member of the Campbellsburg Masonic Lodge No. 249. 

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Bryant, Green Valley Health Care Center, Carrollton; one granddaughter, Mrs. Donna Jean Rankin, Campbellsburg; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10th at the Barnett-Ransdell Funeral Home, Campbellsburg.  Rev. Roger Winsett, pastor of the Campbellsburg Baptist Church, officiated.  Interment was in the Campbellsburg Masonic Cemetery.

Henry County Local  Marcy 15, 1984


Mary L. Parrish Bryant 

Mary L. Parrish Bryant, age 77, of Franklinton passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Baptist Hospital Northeast.  She was a member of the Franklinton Baptist Church and the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary Ellen Wallace Parrish.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Robbie Bryant, three sisters: Catherine Spicer, Ella Breeze, and Betty McCardwell; and six brothers: Boyd, Oscar, Wally, Roy, Charles and Carl Parrish.

She is survived by her husband, James Robert Bryant, Franklinton; two sons: Tommy Bryant, New Castle and Ronnie Bryant, Franklinton; five sisters: Mrs. Floyd (Mildred) Hohmann, Grove City, Pennsylvania; Josephine Payne, Frankfort; Mrs. Andy (Helen) Frost, Williamsburg; Mrs. Horace (Maudedena) Leigh, Memphis, Tennessee; and Mrs. Donald (Patsy) Williams, Campbellsville; two brothers: Woody Parrish, Lockport and Lester Parrish, Nicholasville; one granddaughter, Bridget B. See; and three great-granddaughters, Erica, McKayla and McKenzie Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 3 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.  Officiated by Rev. Jackie Newton, pastor of the Franklinton Baptist Church, assisted by Dr. Tim Lovett, pastor of Huffman Baptist Church, Trussville, Alabama.  Interment will be in the Franklinton Cemetery.

Henry County Local  February 2, 2005


Noble F. Bryant 

Noble F. Bryant, 84 of Pleasureville, died suddenly Tuesday, October 6th at the King's Daughters Hospital, Shelbyville.  He was a  retired farmer; and Army World War I Veteran; and a member of the Point Pleasant Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Adler Bryant, Pleasureville; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Roberts, New Castle and Mrs. Logan (Gladys) Ricketts, New Castle; one step-daughter, Miss Brenda New, Pleasureville; two sons, Morris W, Bryant, Shelbyville and Fred C. Bryant, Burney, California; one brother, Willard C. Bryant, Louisville; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren ; and I great-great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 8th from Prewitt's, New Castle.  Rev. Nick Coleman, pastor of Children of the King Church, Bedford, will officiate. Interment will be in the Point Pleasant Cemetery.

Henry County Local  October 9, 1981


Noble Nash Bryant

Noble Nash Bryant, 81, native of Henry County, died December 30 at Mallory-Taylor Hospital, LaGrange.  He was a retired farmer and had been in failing health for several months.

He is survived by four sons: Levi Bryant, Eminence; Lloyd Bryant, Pleasureville; William Green Bryant, Perry Park; and Ray Bryant, Sulphur; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers: Will Bryant, Canada and Joe Bryant, Pleasureville; three sisters: Mrs. Uula Mills and Mrs. Ella Bush, Eminence, and Mrs. Lizzie Tingle, Pleasureville; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Franklinton Baptist Church with Dr. Donald C. Rose and the Rev. Paul Howerton officiating.  Interment was in the Franklinton Cemetery.

Henry County Local  January 6, 1956


Patsy Bryant 

Patsy Campbell Bryant, age 73, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.  She was a registered nurse, member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and daughter of the late James and Aleida Dunn Campbell.

She is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Bobby (Patty) Ethington and Mrs. Ricky (Karen) Wood, both of Shelbyville; one son, Michael Warren Bryant, Shelbyville; and two grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Warren Bryant.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home, Shelbyville.  Rev. Edward Coleman and Rev. Mark Gibbons officiated.  Interment was in the Point Pleasant Cemetery.

Henry County Local  May 18, 2005