Lincoln County, Ky Obituaries File #53

 Submitted By:  Carole French DiSanto   

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Thursday September 13, 2007 – Interior Journal

ADAMS, Irene Taulbee Fletcher

March 16, 1920 – June 03, 2007

Irene Taulbee Fletcher Adams, 87, of Deland, Fla., formerly of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, June 3 in Florida.

A native of Clay City, she was born March 16, 1920 to the late Oscar and Martha Taulbee. She was the widow of James Fletcher.

Survivors include a stepson, Earl Adams of Deland, Fla.

A memorial service was held Sept. 6 at the Lancaster Cemetery with Bro. Dan Gutenson officiating.

Obituary is courtesy of McKnight Funeral Home, Crab Orchard.

Thursday, October 18, 2007 – Interior Journal

ALLEN, Cecil Ellington, Jr.

December 10, 1931 – October 06, 2007

Cecil Ellington Allen, Jr., 75, of Annandale, Va., formerly of Crab Orchard, died Saturday, Oct. 6.

A native of Crab Orchard, he was born Dec. 10, 1931 to the late Cecil and Nila Allen. He was a 1950 salutatorian of the Crab Orchard High School; 1959 graduate of the University of Kentucky; civil service worker from 1959 to 1989 having worked in Honolulu, Hawaii, Fort Worth, Texas, Saigon, Bangkok, Thailand, the Philippines, and the Pentagon; and a veteran of the Air Force.

Survivors include his wife, Kim Nogoc Allen of Virginia; daughter, Cathy Allen of Virginia; two brothers, Marvin Allen of Lanesville, Ind., and Jesse Allen of Albuquerque, N. M.

A memorial services was Oct. 9 in the Chapel of National Funeral Homes in Falls Church, Va. Private family interment will take place in the National Memorial Park

Obituary courtesy of McKnight Funeral Home in Crab Orchard.

Thursday, September 13, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

BLAIR, Joseph G.
September 27, 1941 – September 11, 2007

STANFORD - Joseph G. Blair, 65, of Waynesburg, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born Sept. 27, 1941, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Gilmore and Julia Stickler Blair. He was a former teacher, principal and superintendent in the Lincoln County school system.

He also was a Baptist, a member of Lincoln Lodge No. 60 F&AM, and state and Lincoln County beef cattle associations. He was appointed to former Gov. Wallace Wilkinson's Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and the commission on Federal Funding for Education Chapter 2.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Juanita Allen Blair of Waynesburg; a son, Joseph Gilmore Blair Jr. (Jan Rose) of Waynesburg; and a brother, Landis Ray Blair of Waynesburg.

Services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. David Gambrel. Burial will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Stuart Underwood, Jimmy Hazlett, Mike Candler, Larry Lewis, Clinton Sims, Shannon Hatter, Harold McLaren and Bob Duff. Honorary pallbearers are Kenny Allen, David Allen, Doug Shilot, Mike Shilot, John Sims, Tom Blankenship and Ralph Roberts.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

BRASHEAR, Susan A. Magruder

August 15, 1961 – October 14, 2007

Susan Ann Magruder Brashear, 46, of Stanford, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at her residence.

Born Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1961, in Indianapolis, Ind., she was a daughter of Fred and Verna Magruder of Lexington. She was a homemaker, an avid University of Kentucky football and basketball fan, loved horseback riding, camping and the outdoors.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband, Steve "Catfish" Brashear of Stanford; three daughters, Hannah Beatrice Brashear of Stanford, and twins, Melissa Ann (David) Crowe of Stanford and Stacy Marie Brashear of Danville; mother-in-law, Barbara Brashear (Bennie) Engle of Stanford; four sisters, Debra (Stephen) Drosick of Lexington, Cindy (John) Wemyss of Los Altos, Calif., Kathy (Butch) Walker of Paintsville, Ky., and Sarah (Brian) Lyle of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Vicki Brashear of Stanford and Cindy Brashear of Atlanta, Ga.; brother-in-law, Barry (Winifred) Brashear of Stanford; six grandchildren, Mikey, Kennedy and Steven Crowe, Jaylon and Leigha Brashear, and Caydon Yates; and nine nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Minister Mike Crowe officiating. Burial will be at Danville Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Neal Johnson, Tony Wilson, Randy Moser, Greg Franklin, Roger McQueary, Kenny and Seth Taylor, Bryan Walker and Mike Tharp. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Geiger, Barry Brashear, David Crowe and members of the Brothers Code Motorcycle Club.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 8-11 a.m. Wednesday at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home.

Thursday, October 11, 2007 – Interior Journal

BROUGHTON, Justin

May 27, 1985 – October 04, 2007

Justin Broughton, 22, of Crab Orchard, died Thursday Oct. 4 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Berea.

A native of Garrard County, he was born May 27, 1985 to Ricky and Rita Miles Broughton of Crab Orchard. He was a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Margaret Miles; paternal grandfather, James Arthur Broughton; and a sister, Rachael Broughton.

Other survivors include two sisters, Kayla Hunt and Shaina Broughton, both of Lancaster; a brother, Chad Broughton of Crab Orchard; maternal grandfather, Arthur Miles of Waynesburg; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Broughton of Crab Orchard; one niece, Kassidy Hunt; and one nephew, Jonah Broughton.

Funeral services were Oct. 8 at the Paint Lick Church of God with Bro. John Manuel officiating. Burial was in Stringtown Cemetery in Cartersville.

Active pallbearers were Chris Burns, Ryan Hunt, Michael Saylor, Craig Broughton, Steven Jones, and Kerry Naylor.

Ramsey Funeral Home of Lancaster was in charge of the arrangements.

Friday, September 28, 2007 –Advocate-Messenger

BURTON, Bobby Joe
August 21, 1949 - September 26, 2007

LONDON - Bobby Joe Burton, 58, of London, Ky., passed away Wednesday at his residence.

He was born Aug. 21, 1949, in Stanford, Ky., to the late Delbert and Rosa Mae Burton.

Survivors include his wife, Aline Wesley Burton; two daughters, Tammy Marcum and husband Teddy of East Bernstadt, Ky., and Lisa Sams and husband Mike of Berea; two brothers, Herner and J.B. Burton, both of Stanford; and three grandchildren, Jordan and Jacquelin Marcum and Madelyn Sams.

Bobby was a professional horse trainer at the Snuffy Smith Stables and a member of West London Baptist Church where he served as deacon.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at West London Baptist Church with the Revs: Bill Mays and Johnny Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel River Cemetery in London.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Saturday at Bowling Funeral Home.

Friday, October 5, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

CARRIER, Walter

August 07, 1921 - September 29, 2007

STANFORD - Walter Carrier, 86, of Okeechobe, Fla., died Saturday.

He was born in Stanford to the late Robert and Rosa Carrier and was the widower of Mary I. Carrier.

Survivors include his sons, Luther Carrier of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Allen Carrier of Goshen, Ore; stepdaughters, Sandra Creech of Okeechobee, Song Parmalee of Silver Springs, Fla., and Jacqualine Hoy of Akron, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Ronald and Donald; and sisters, Elizabeth, Toni, Mary Frances, Deliah, Opal and Jean.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Fox Funeral Home. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Stanford, Kentucky.          [Birth index states mother of Walter is Rosa Bennedict]

Thursday, October 18, 2007 – Interior Journal

DAUGHERTY, Shirley Ann

November 08, 1945 – October 10, 2007

Shirley Ann Daugherty, 61, of Lancaster, died Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

A native of Lincoln County, she was born Nov. 8, 1945 to Reba Ellison Short of Stanford and the late Ray Short. She was a retired teacher having taught in Harlan County seven years, Pulaski County four years, Kenton County five years, and Lincoln County High School 17 years, and was a member of Harrodsburg Church of God and Kentucky Artist Guild.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Short.

Other survivors include her husband, Glenn C. Daugherty; son, David (Tonya) Daugherty of Lancaster; daughters, Deanna (Jon) Henderson of Lancaster and Donna (Mike) Hall of Cleveland, Tenn.; brothers, Ronald (Shannon) Short of Stanford and Paul (Janice) Short of Tampa, Fla.; sister, Kathyleen Andrews of Cullman, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Oct. 14 at the Danville Church of God with Revs. Richard Ussery, Floying Thompson, J. David Stevens, Wendell Johnson, and Mike Hall officiating. Burial was Oct. 15 in the Danville Memorial Garden.

Active pallbearers were Harold Mullins, Mike Hall, Jon Henderson, David Daugherty, Christian Daugherty, Brennen Henderson, Seth Henderson, and Hezekiah Daugherty. Honorary pallbearers were Paul, Ronald, Jimmy, Johnny, Shane and Joey Short, Matthew and Tom McCombs, and men of the Harrodsburg Church of God.

Spurlin Funeral Home of Stanford was in charge of the arrangements.

Friday, September 28, 2007- Advocate-Messenger

DAY, Jerry
September 28,1943 – September 27, 2007

CRAB ORCHARD - Jerry Day, 63, of Stanford, Ky., died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at his home.

Born Sept. 28, 1943, in Leslie County, Ky., he was the son of the late Floyd and Martha Sizemore Day. Jerry was a faithful member of Dix River Church of Christ. He loved fishing, camping and bird hunting.

Jerry was the husband of Ruth Browning Day, whom he married April 20, 1960, and from their union came six children: three sons, Tommy (Cissie) Day of Crab Orchard, Ky., Benny (Sharon) Day of Stanford, Ky., and Homer Lee (Brenda) Day of Stanford, Ky.; three daughters, Martha (Tim) Frith of Crab Orchard, Ky., Missy (Jeff) Frith of Stanford, Ky., and Judy (Scott) Weaver of London, Ky. Other survivors include a sister, Judy (Moss) Lewis of London, Ky.; three brothers, Homer (Bertha) Day of Crab Orchard, Billy Ray (Peggy) Day of Wooten, Ky., and Donneil (Sarah) Day of Corbin, Ky.; a special brother-in-law, Freddie Browning of Stanford; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Martha Sizemore Day; two sisters, Laura Hogg and Leona Eaton; and two brothers, Jimmy and Thomas Day.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Virgil Horseman and Bro. Paul Baker. Burial will be in Dix River Church of Christ Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Paul, Kenneth, Donnie and Homer Day Jr., Roger Boggs and Jeff Browning.

Visitation will be after 3:30 p.m. Saturday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007- Advocate-Messenger

FARRIS, Mark Dwayne
September 14, 1960 – September 23, 2007

CRAB ORCHARD - Mark Dwayne Farris, 47, of Nicholasville, formerly of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at Central Baptist Hospital.

He was the husband of Edith Ann Wireman Farris, whom he married June 20, 1980.

Born Sept. 14, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Kathy Turpin King and the late James "Sonny" Farris. He was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church in Lexington and an employee of Jackson Plastics in Nicholasville.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Edith Ann Wireman Farris of Nicholasville; two daughters, Sarah Kay (Hassell) Halcomb and Mercedes Lynn Josey Farris, both of Nicholasville; his mother, Kathy (Hayden) King of Lexington; two brothers, Rocky (Teresa) Farris and Jimmy Farris, both of Crab Orchard; and two sisters, Mary Ann (Jimmy) Irvin and DaRae (Steve) Marcum, both of Lexington. He was preceded in death by his father, James "Sonny" Farris, and a brother, Destry Shane Farris.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Glenn Doss. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Pallbearers include Tim and Tony Wireman, R.J. Farris, Jackie and Bobby Turpin, and Jimmy Irvin.

Sunday, September 9, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

FOLEY, Dolly Sims
June 28, 1912 – September 08, 2007

STANFORD - Dolly Sims Foley, 95, of Stanford, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Stanford.

Born June 28, 1912, in Casey County, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Edna Hill Sims. She retired from Palm Beach Co., was the former owner/operator of Foley Grocery and was the oldest living member of Locust Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Mullins of Stanford and Gladys (J.C) Sowers of Nicholasville; a sister, Alene Wilcher of Indiana; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Loren Foley; a daughter, Geraldine Foley; a son-in-law, Darrell Mullins; three brothers, Raymond, Kellis and Kenneth Sims; three sisters, Virginia Jewel, Annabelle Henry and Ramona West; and one great-grandson, Jason Mullins.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, at Fox Funeral Home with the Rev. John Dean officiating. Burial will be at K.P. Hall Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Don Sowers, Keith, Bruce, Brandon and Joey Mullins, and Jeremy McBee. Honorary pallbearers are J.C. Sowers and Ben Mullins.

Sunday, October 14, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

GASTINEAU, James A.
December 10, 1918 – October 11, 2007

James A. Gastineau, 88, of Freetown, Ind., died Thursday, Oct. 11, at Hospice of South Central Indiana, Columbus.

Mr. Gastineau was born Dec. 10, 1918, in Winfield, Tenn., the son of the late Luther and Ida Campbell Gastineau.

On April 20, 1937, in Highland, Ky., he married Mae Edna Smith. He was a member of the Freetown United Methodist Church. He retired from Cummins in 1981 and was a farmer. He served in the Army during World War II.

Survivors include his children, James Clifford Gastineau, Waymon (Ruby) Gastineau, Mildred (Avis) Wingler, Arnold Gastineau, Loyd Gastineau and Carol Dixon; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister; Fayrene Price.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Voss Chapel in Seymour, Ind., with the Rev. Dave Ison officiating. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Monday at Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford, Ky.

Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday and before the service on Monday at Voss Chapel.

Memorials may be written to Hospice of South Central Indiana or the Freetown United Methodist Church. Local arrangements by Stith Funeral Home.

Sunday, September 9, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

GOVER, Jimmie T.
February 22, 1922 – September 07, 2007

CRAB ORCHARD - Jimmie T. Gover, 85, of Crab Orchard, Ky., died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at his home.

Jimmie was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Crab Orchard. He was the son of the late Wallace T. and Katie King Gover. He was a member of Crab Orchard Christian Church, American Legion and Crab Orchard Masonic Lodge No. 636 F&AM for more than 60 years. He was a farmer, horse show announcer, Realtor, auctioneer and owner of Gover Real Estate and Auction Co. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star medal recipient.

He was the husband of Mattie Stanley Gover, whom he married Oct. 23, 1949, and from their union is one son, James W. Gover of Crab Orchard; grandson, Grant Gover of Bardstown, Ky.; sister, Martha Gover Scott of Crab Orchard; nephew, Dave and wife Connie Daley of Cincinnati; and special family friend, Judy Slone of Pikeville, Ky. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Curtis K. Gover.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at McKnight Funeral Home by Brothers Dan Gutenson and Gary Story. Burial with military rites observed by the Caswell Saufley American Legion Post No. 18 of Stanford, Ky., will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Casket bearers include Nelson Shelton, Lester Bryant, Bobby Turpin, Larry Allen, Bill Day and Humphrey Elliott.

Honorary casket bearers are Jack McCall, Henry Blankenship, Sam Ford, Danny Ford, Donald Neal, Wendell Lawrence and Jim Cash.

Visitation begins 5 p.m. today, Sept. 9, 2007, at the funeral home with Masonic funeral rites by the Crab Orchard Masonic Lodge No. 636 at 6 p.m.

Thursday, September 13, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

HARNESS, Velva J. Brown
May 18, 1916 – September 12, 2007

CRAB ORCHARD - Velva Jewell Brown Harness, 91, of Crab Orchard, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at Rockcastle Health and Rehabilitation Center in Brodhead. Velva was the wife of the late Cecil Harness who preceded her in death Jan. 17, 2002.

Born May 18, 1916, in Lincoln County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late William Bryant Brown and Stella Bastin Brown.

Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie Renner of Stanford, Ky., llene Nicholas of Middletown, Ohio, and Irene Petrey of Richmond, Ky.; a son, Swaney Wayne Harness of Batesville, Ind.; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Harness; a son, Louis Harness; sisters, Daisy Fowler and Lola Wren; a brother, Vernon Brown; and a granddaughter, Kathy Bryant.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Harold Harness. Burial will be in Mount Zion Church of Christ Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tim and Chris Harness, Johnny Bryant, and James, Gregory, Allen Michael and David Nicholas.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Friday at McKnight Funeral Home.

Monday, October 15, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

HORN, Kenneth Lee
July 06, 1943 – October 12, 2007

STANFORD - Kenneth Lee Horn, 64, of Stanford, died Friday at his home.

Born July 6, 1943, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Truman and Viola Douglas Horn. He was a car transporter for the city of Melvindale, Mich., for more than 40 years, a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a member of Teamsters Local 299.

Other survivors include a son, Robert Horn (Kathleen) of Moreland; a daughter, Kelly Ann Horn of Lincoln Park, Mich.; a brother, Ralph Horn (Thelma) of Stanford; a sister, Francis Horn Adams Coulter of Stanford; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. He previously was married for 34 years to Sue Ann Walls Horn.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Baptist Church by the Rev. Johnny Baker. Burial will be in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Robert Horn, Andy Naylor, Ben Hogue, Jimmy Horn, Bradley Murphy and Johnny Walls. Honorary pallbearers are Rick Adams and Rhonda Adams.Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.

Tuesday September 18, 2007- Advocate-Messenger

HOSKINS, Dale Bradford
August 17, 1965 – September 16, 2007

CRAB ORCHARD - Dale Bradford Hoskins, 42, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, at his residence. He was the husband of Donnie Jean Shelton Hoskins, whom he married Jan. 27, 1995.

Born Aug. 17, 1965, in Mount Vernon, Ky., he was the son of Joe Hoskins and Janet Hoskins Frazier, both of Crab Orchard. He was a truck driver for Superservice in Somerset, Ky. He previously attended Crab Orchard Christian Church. His favorite hobby was riding his motorcycle.

Other survivors include a daughter, Annegillette Hoskins of Paris, Ky.; a son, Jimmy Dale Hoskins of Paris; three brothers, Gabriel Lee (Joey) Hoskins of Louisville, Ky., Mark Shannon Hoskins of Stanford, Ky., and Richard Douglas Hoskins of Crab Orchard. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kayla Marie Hoskins.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Gabriel Hoskins. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Douglas Ray Hoskins, James Proffitt, Scott Bruner, Jerry Shelton, Devon Shelton and Jerry Shelton Jr.

Honorary pallbearers include Chase Hoskins and Adam Shelton.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Wednesday at McKnight Funeral Home.

Wednesday, October 03, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

JAMES, Ray T.
November 29, 1929 – October 01, 2007

STANFORD - Ray T. James, 79, of Stanford, died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital.

Born Nov. 29, 1929, in Rowland, Ky., he was a son of the late Jim and Emma Land James. He was a meat cutter for A&P for 22 years and former owner of Ray's Market in Danville and Ray's BBQ Pit. He was a member of Stanford First Church of God, Masonic Lodge No. 60 and Shriners Club.

Survivors include three sons, Larry James (Sandra) of Newburg, Ind., Jimmy James (Donna) of Port Matilda, Pa., and Danny James (Tammy) of Lexington; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Spurlin Funeral Home by Dr. Mike James. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Danny Harmon, Josh James, Billy Moberly, Gary Moberly, Pat Peck and Harold Wilson. Honorary pallbearers are Bob and Neal James.

Friday, October 5, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

JEFFRIES, William Fred
March 15, 1921 – October 04, 2007

LIBERTY - William Fred Jeffries, 86, of Erlanger, died Thursday.

Born March 15, 1921, in Hustonville, Ky., he was a son of the late Calvin T. and Wavie True Jeffries. He was a retired conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad and a Navy veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Cochran Jeffries; a son, William Carl Jeffries of Edgewood, Ky.; a brother, Charles Jeffries of Battle Creek, Mich.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Freda Jeffries.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Bartle Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

Thursday, October 18, 2007 – Interior Journal

KING, James

May 29, 1947 – October 13, 2007

James King, 60, of Lexington died Saturday, Oct. 13th in Lexington.

A native of Jellico, Tenn., he was born May 29, 1947 to the late Jay and Dexter Parton King. He was head mechanic at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Connie Michael King.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Shannon; three sons, Jay S. Wilhoite of Georgia, Shane Vance of Richmond, and Shawn King of Lexington; a daughter, Charlene McLemore of Lexington; one brother, Stanley King of Lexington; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services will be today (Oct. 18) at 2 p.m. at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home in Waynesburg. Burial will be in Parlor Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be employees of the Marriott.

Monday, October 8, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

LUTTRELL, Coy
January 29, 1946 – October 06, 2007

STANFORD – Coy Luttrell, 61, of Hustonville, passed away Saturday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born Jan. 29, 1946, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Delmer and Ada Owens Luttrell and was a retired heavy equipment operator for Davis H. Elliott Co.

Survivors include his wife, Vivian Yocum Luttrell of Hustonville; a son, Coy Wayne Luttrell of Hustonville; a daughter, Teresa Lee (Kevin) Parsons of Hustonville; a brother, Roy Lee (Barbara) Luttrell of Hustonville; a sister; Eva Mae Walls of Lebanon, Ky.; and three grandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Brown officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Brock, Jeremy Parsons, Brad Johnson, Kyle Griffin, Charles Lee Yocum and Billy Joe Griffin.

Sunday, September 30, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

MADDEN, Pamela Laswell

August 11, 1965 – September 25, 2007

BURLINGTON – Pamela Laswell Madden, 42, died Tuesday at University Hospital, Cincinnati.

She was a nurse for Mercy Franciscan Hospital, Western Hills.

Survivors include her husband, David Madden; daughter, Amy Davis of Burlington; sons, Joshua and Jacob Madden, both of Burlington; father, Gary Laswell of Hamilton, Ohio; mother, Jeanette Arrowood of Burlington; stepfather, Sigel Arrowood of Burlington; brother, Blaine Tinsley of Danville; grandfather, Alva Bryant of Burlington; and four grandchildren.

Visitation is 2-4:30 p.m. today with service following at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home in Ludlow. Burial will be noon Monday in Highland Cemetery, Waynesburg.

Monday, September 10, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

McGIRR, Virginia D. McMullin
June 06, 1922 – September 08, 2007

MORELAND – Virginia D. McMullin McGirr, 85, formerly of Louisville, died Sept. 8, 2007, at Charleston Health Care Center in Danville.

Born June 6, 1922, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Pearl Reynolds McMullin. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Billy McGirr. She was a retired manager of Byck’s Department Store in St. Matthews and a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church and National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

Survivors include a sister, Shirley McMullin of Moreland; and several nieces and nephews, Sudelle (Robert) King, Linda Hagar, Kenny McMullin, Gary (Becky) Douglas, Billy Ray (Linda) Douglas and Danny (Mindy) Douglas, all of Moreland, Jimmy (Terry) McMullin of Berea, Teresa (Dwight) Parks of Richmond, Carol Ann (Gene) Case of Junction City, David (Joyce) McMullin and Yolanda (Mark) Mitchell of Ludlow, and Lewis (Donna) McMullin of Salvisa.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bros. Gary Douglas and Ernest Martin with burial in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny and Lewis McMullin, Josh Douglas, Robert King, Elwood Carter, Mary Lou Goldsmith and Tommy Ely.

Sunday, September 9, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

McFALLS, Lillian Derry
September 14, 1919 – September 06, 2007

WAYNESBURG – Lillian Derry McFalls, 87, of Kings Mountain, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Fort Logan Hospital, Stanford.

She was born Sunday, Sept. 14, 1919, in Coal Creek, Tenn., to the late Roscoe and Bethalee Cantrill Derry. She was a member of Kings Mountain Methodist Church and a 1938 graduate of Memorial High School.

Lillian was a homemaker and enjoyed playing Bingo at the State Fair, gardening and baking during the holidays.

Survivors include three sons, Wayne McFalls and Jerry (Lynn) McFalls, both of Kings Mountain, and Robert McFalls of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Jane (Art) Hibbard of Kings Mountain; a step-daughter, Mary Ruth Jones of Kings Mountain; two special nieces, Agnes Sims and Juanita Holt; three grandchildren, Lisa (Larry) Fletcher of Waynesburg, Travis (April) McFalls of Waynesburg and Tiffany (James) McFalls-Smith of Hammond, La.; three great-grandchildren, Joshua and Dustin Ingram, and Allison Smith; four step-grandchildren, Janet Clayborn, Joyce Cox, Darrell Jones and Marie Wesley; and six step-great-grandchildren. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Amos McFalls, and three brothers, Berchal and Cecil Derry, and Harold Thomas.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home in Waynesburg officiated by the Rev. David Gambrel. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today, Sept. 9, 2007, at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Dustin and Joshua Ingram, Travis McFalls, Jackie Derry, Larry Fletcher and Jackie Haggard.

Honorary pallbearers are Hazel Delaney, Kathy Tillett, Georgetta Covey, Betty Jean Robertson and Kimberly Cook-Lee.

Saturday, August 26, 2000 – Cincinnati Post

MONTGOMERY, Lillie Mae

May 13, 1912 – August 26, 2000

LILLIE MAE MONTGOMERY, 88, of Winton Hills, died Friday. She was a nurse’s aide. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Crab Orchard Cemetery, Crab Orchard, Ky. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home, 11400 Winton Road, Forest Park.

                                                                                  Thursday, October 18, 2007 – Interior Journal

                                                                                         MOORE, Barbara Ellen

June 03, 1938 – October 14, 2007

Barbara Ellen Moore, 69, of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Rockcastle Hospital.

She was born June 3, 1938 to the late Albert and Anna Baker Moore. She had been a caregiver and enjoyed quilting, reading, and crocheting.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Roy, Howard, Vernon, and Ralph Moore; and a sister, Elsie Sanders.

Survivors include her brother, Raymond Moore of Crab Orchard; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

Visitation will be today (Oct. 18) from 11 a.m. until time of the service at 2 p.m. at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals in Brodhead. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Cemetery in Brodhead.

Friday September 21, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

PENMAN, Kenneth M.

Kenneth M. Penman, 65, died on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, Ky.

He was the son of the late John Henry and A'Gatha Penman. He retired from Centre College.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Penman of Junction City, Ky.; his children, A'Gatha (Zeak) Jarber of Berea, Ky., Rose (Joseph) Smith and Adlie (Tabitha) Penman, both of Richmond, Ky., and Hiwatha (Sylvia) Penman of Nicholasville, Ky.; two stepchildren, Leah Privett and Jimmy Mason; four sisters, Flora Overstreet of Lexington, Ky., Maedell Rivers of Michigan, Margaret Penman of Stanford, Ky., and Barbara (Everhart) Walker of Parksville, Ky.; 17 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be noon Saturday at Stanford First Baptist Church.Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Smith-Jackson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, October 4, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

PENNINGTON, James Mason

AKRON, Ohio - James Mason Pennington, 75, died Saturday.

Born in Crab Orchard, Ky., he was a son of Cummins and Ophelia Pennington. He was an Army veteran retired from the U.S. Postal Service and former owner of James Market.

Survivors include his sons, Kenneth (Donna) and Barry (Charlotte) Pennington, both of Akron, Ohio; a brother, Charles Pennington of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Edna Givens of Lexington, Ky.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at Sommerville Funeral Services with the funeral at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent to 677 Greenwood Ave., Akron, OH 44320.

Thursday, March 09, 2006 – Advocate-Messenger

RICE, Keith Wayne

October 24, 1959 – March 08, 2005

WAYNESBURG - Keith Rice, 46, of Waynesburg, died Wednesday at Fort Logan Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home.

Friday, March 10, 2006 - Keith W. Rice

Graveside services for Keith Wayne Rice, 46, of Waynesburg, were today at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Frankfort.

He died Wednesday in Stanford. Born Oct. 24, 1959, in Muncie, Ind., he was a son of Gene and Janice Clevenger Rice of Waynesburg. Survivors include a brother, Monte Rice of Signal Mountain, Tenn.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

RICE, Norma J. Hair
Decemger 14, 1950 – September 25, 2007

STANFORD - Norma Jean Hair Rice, 56, of Stanford, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in Danville. She was born Thursday, Dec. 14, 1950, in Lincoln County to the late Warren and Irene Russell Hair. She was retired from Dairy Queen, where she was a manager for more than 15 years, and was a member of First Church of God.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Rice; a son, Greg (Stephanie) Hair of Louisville; a daughter, Stephanie (Cameron) Johnson of Bardstown; two brothers, Robert Hair of Stanford and William Hair of Liberty; a sister, Essie Mae Smith of Columbia, S.C.; and two grandchildren, Mason Johnson and Aislin Hair.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Dale Denton officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. Thursday until time of funeral.

Sunday, September 16, 2007- Advocate-Messenger

RICHARDS, Kenny Duane
May 06, 1989 – September 13, 2007

MORELAND - Kenny Duane Richards, 18, of Liberty, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, in Washington County.

He was born May 6, 1989.

Survivors include his father, Derek Richards (Sandra Norris) of Springfield, and his mother, Christine Helen May (Jeffrey Harmon) of Liberty; his sister, Laken Michelle (Michael) Coleman of Eubank; and his grandmother, Charlotte Mary May of Waynesburg. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene May and Kenneth and Gay Richards.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Michael Mullins with burial in Pilot Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Todd Richards, Alex and Dale Blevins, Lee and Jeff Ferrell, and Tommy and Derek Harmon. Honorary pallbearers are Laura, Brian and Stephen May, Danny, Steve, Charlie and Tony Richards, Bucky Ferrell and Roman Yoder.

Thursday, March 09, 2006 – Advocate-Messenger

RICHARDS, Sherman Harold

June 20, 1929 – March 08, 2006

WAYNESBURG - Sherman Richards, 76, of Claremore, Okla., formerly of Waynesburg, died Wednesday at Claremore Veterans Administration Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Barnett and Demrow Funeral Home.

March 10, 2006 - Sherman Richards

WAYNESBURG - Services for Sherman Harold Richards, 76, of Claremore, Okla., formerly of Waynesburg, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home by Troy Roberts. Burial will be in Briary Cemetery.

He died Wednesday at Claremore Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Born June 20, 1929, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Fannie Mae Ross Richards. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby Glass Richards; three sons, Jimmy H. Richards of Collinsville, Okla., Timmy E. Richards of Hilo, Hawaii, and Freddie Richards of Ames, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy I. Richards.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 – Danville Advocate-Messenger

ROBERTS, Ruth Snow
July 06, 1933 – October 15, 2007

STANFORD - Ruth Roberts, 74, of Stanford, died Monday at Fort Logan Hospital.

Born July 6, 1933, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Freda Pullum Snow. She worked in food preparation at Shakertown for more than 15 years.

Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Roberts (Pearl) of Junction City, and Jerry Roberts (Phyllis) and Lee Roberts (Dorothy), both of Stanford; two sisters, Anna Rogers of Stanford and Helen Goss of Waynesburg; 17 grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Roberts; a daughter, Joyce Roberts; and a brother and a sister.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Wayne Stevens. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Monday, September 10, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

SHORT, Roy
January 19, 1913 – September 08, 2007

STANFORD - Roy Short, 94, of Stanford, died Saturday.

Born Jan. 19, 1913, in Clay County, he was a son of the late Leonard and Laura Greer Short. He was a die-setter for General Motors Co.

Survivors include his wife, Reba Ellison Short; two sons, Ronald W. Short of Stanford and Paul Roy Short of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Shirley Ann Daugherty of Lancaster and Kathleen Andrews of Addison, Ala.; a sister, Diane Hurst of Virginia; and 21 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James Lee Short; five brothers and three sisters.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Danville Church of God by the Rev. Gordon Lawson. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Danville Church of God. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, October 08, 2007 - Journal News, Hamilton Co. OH

SINGLETON, Robert W.

July 30, 1949 – October 04, 2007

Robert W. Singleton, Age 58, of Hamilton, OH passed away at his residence on October 4, 2007. He was born in Lincoln County, KY on July 30, 1949 the son of Samuel and Mildred (LaFevers) Jarrett. Robert was employed as general manager at Ethan Allen for nine years, retiring in 2005.

 He is survived by one daughter, Shannon (Timothy) Barthell of Forest Park, OH; three grandchildren, Shelby Benge, Sydney Benge, and Trae Dickerson; and two cousins, Sandy Ashdown of Hamilton and Brenda (Phil) King of Cincinnati, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on October 13, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. A memorial gathering will be held October 13, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. www.browndawson.com

Monday, October 8, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

SLONE, Luke
January 06, 1991 – October 05, 2007

WAYNESBURG - Luke Slone, 16, of Parlor Grove Road, Waynesburg, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in Waynesburg.

Born Sunday, Jan. 6, 1991, in Boyle County, Ky., he was a son of Chris and Sherrie Jones Slone, both of Waynesburg. Luke was a junior at Lincoln County High School where he was active in Skills USA.

Other survivors include his brother, Thaddiaus Slone of Waynesburg; paternal grandparents, Leo and GayNell Slone of Waynesburg; and maternal grandparents, Ernest and Ona Jones of Waynesburg.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in Double Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Thad Slone, Elliott Woods, Andy Haas, Chris Sims, John Leek, Dustin Sowders and Dylan Slone.

Sunday, October 7, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

Luke Slone, 16, of Waynesburg, died Friday, October 6, 2007, as the result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Arrangements are incomplete at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home.

Sunday, October 7, 2007 –Advocate-Messenger

SPARKMON, Fred
September 22, 1920- October 05, 2007

WAYNESBURG - Fred Sparkmon, 87, of Waynesburg, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in Danville.

Born Sept. 22, 1920, in Letcher County, he was a son of the late Ely and Susie Lewis Sparkmon. He was a retired factory worker.

Survivors include his sons, Kelly Sparkmon of Waynesburg, Orlis (Becky) Sparkmon of Highland, Glyn (Gail) Sparkmon of Cincinnati and Terry Sparkmon of Kings Mountain; daughters, Dorene (Tony) Singleton of Cincinnati, Lillie Sparkmon of Blanchester, Ohio, Phyllis (Mike) Austin of Waynesburg, Sandy Johnson of Stanford and Beverly (Jimmy) Morgan of Waynesburg; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a host of great-great grandchildren; and several half-brothers and half-sisters also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Boggs Sparkmon; an infant daughter; brothers Bennie, Lester and Jarrett Sparkmon; and a sister, Rose Sparkmon.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Glen Story officiating. Burial will follow in Double Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sunday, September 9, 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

STATOM, William "Bill"
January 25, 1919 - September 07, 2007

MORELAND - William "Bill" L. Statom, 88, of Bowling Green, died Sept. 7, 2007, at Rosewood Nursing Home in Bowling Green.

Born Jan. 25, 1919, in Boyle County, he was the son of the late George and Margaret Ann Bastin Statom.

He was a retired farmer and member of Southside Christian Church in Campbellsville.

Survivors include a long-time companion, Kathleen Harmon Statom of Bowling Green; two sons, Billy Joe and Donald Statom of Lancaster; a daughter, Judy Howard of Stanford; three step-children, Brenda (Charles) Moody and James E. (Carolyn) Harmon of Bowling Green, and Rachel (Mike) Holmes of Paris; a sister, Ruby (Chester) Cooper of Louisville; four grandchildren; and nine step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Norma Lee; a sister, Margie Newland; and four brothers.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial in Hustonville Cemetery

Friday, September 28, 2007- Advocate-Messenger

STULL, Jasper
May 05,1925 – September 26, 2007

STANFORD - Jasper Stull, 82, of Waynesburg, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at his residence.

Born May 5, 1925, in Kings Mountain, he was a son of the late John Henry and Mattie Privett Stull. He was a farmer and truck driver for more than 30 years having previously driven for Ryder Transportation. He loved car races and deep sea fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Ellen Stull; and two sons, Roy Lee and Jerry Stull.

Survivors include four sons, Donnie Stull of Moody, Ala., Dennie and Steve Stull, both of Pinson, Ala., and Jack Stull of Stanford; two daughters, Linda Sue Crowe of Highland and Brenda Ramsey of Economy, Ind.; two brothers, Raymond and Carlton Stull, both of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Dorothy Gooch of Stanford and Lois Raby of Waynesburg; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Point Baptist Church with Bro. Gary Story officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Point Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Joey, Anthony and Zac Ramsey, Brandon, Robbie and Adam Stull, and Mike Crowe. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Fox Funeral Home, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Thursday, October 11. 2007 – Advocate-Messenger

TAYLOR, Earl Lee
May 04, 1926 – October 10, 2007

STANFORD - Earl Lee Taylor, 81, of Stanford, died Wednesday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born May 4, 1926, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late J.R. and Lela McWilliams Taylor. He was a doorman for Spurlin Funeral Home for seven years and had been a barber in Stanford for 46 years and owner of Taylor's Barber Shop.

Survivors include his wife, Christene Stevens Taylor; a son, Gary L. Taylor (Betty) of Lawrenceburg; a daughter, Phylis Kitchens (Don) of Coco Beach, Fla.; a caring niece and nephew, Betty and Ted Baker of Danville; a brother, Paul Taylor of Louisville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorene Taylor; three brothers and two sisters.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Spurlin Funeral Home by the Rev. Max Hester. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Larry Brown, Bob Rankin, Joe Hafley, Paul Long, Paul Playforth, Jack Denny Johnson, Bob Coulter and Barry Spurlin.

Honorary pallbearers are Harold Reynolds, Otis Cave, Junior Davidson, Cecil Witt, Bill Frazier and Don Warren. 

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 – Advocate-Messenger  

WILCHER, Wallace

January 03, 1924 – July 20, 2004

MORELAND - Wallace Wilcher, 80, of McKinney, died Tuesday at Fort Logan Hospital. Born Jan. 3, 1924, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Lucien and Myrtle Stout Wilcher.

 He was a retired auto mechanic, auto body man, and school bus driver. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Louverna Lay Wilcher; two sons, Kelly Wilcher of Stanford and Bobby Wilcher of McKinney; two daughters, Peggy Wilcher Turner of Danville and Barbara Wilson Poulston of McKinney; two brothers, Lee Roy Wilcher of McKinney and J.B. Wilcher of Acton, Ind.; two sisters, Nellie Williams of Rushville, Ind., and Joyce Moyer of New Whiteland, Ind.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Green River Pentecostal Church by Mike Yocum and Rick Naylor. Burial will be in Wilcher Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Mack Brown, Lowell Coffman, Terry and Jackie Wilcher, Prentice Hubble and Don Poynter. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale Reed, Dewey Coffman, John Hasty, the Rev. Bill Phelps and the Rev. Ed Carman. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at Green River Pentecostal Church. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Tuesday, October 12, 1999 – The Cincinnati Post  

WOODS, Herschel Theodore

November 09, 1928 – October 11, 1999

HERSCHEL THEODORE WOODS, 70, of Crab Orchard, Ky., formerly of Cincinnati, died Monday. He was a foreman with General Electric and a security guard. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at McKnight-Martin Funeral Home, Crab Orchard. Visitation: 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.