Lincoln County, KY Obituaries File #88

Submitted By:  Carole French DiSanto  

Reminder; all obituaries are for personal use only and may not be sold for personal gain, or published without the permission from the Newspaper.   

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

ARMSTRONG, Ruth McBee  

March 02, 1909 - March 13, 2012

CRAB ORCHARD — Ruth McBee Armstrong, 103, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mount Vernon. 
She was the wife of the late John L. Armstrong who preceded her in death on June 24, 2002.

Born Tuesday, March 2, 1909, in the community of Quail in Rockcastle County, Ky., Ruth was the daughter of the late Hugh and Pearl Brown McBee. She was a retired elementary school teacher having taught in both the Rockcastle and Lincoln County school systems. She was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky Teachers College. She was a member of Crab Orchard Christian Church and a former Sunday school teacher.

Survivors include her nephews, Dr. George (Charolotte) Griffith, David (Tuana) McBee, John (Nora) McCord, Evan (Lil) McCord, Dick Fox, Marion (Anna) Fox and Tom (Ruth) Fox; nieces, 
Deborah Newland, Glenis Dick and Virginia Rose (John Wayne) Badida.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary McCord; two sisters, Martha Griffith and Eva Fox; two brothers, Estil and Evans McBee; 
a half-brother, Eugene McBee; and a half-sister, Barbara Watson.

Pallbearers will be Dick, Marion and Tom Fox; Evan and John McCord; and David McBee. Honorary pallbearers will be the elders and deacons of the Crab Orchard Christian Church.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. John McCord. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today, March 15, at McKnight Funeral Home.

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March 11, 2009 - The Courier Journal - Louisville  

BLOYD, William R.  

August 30, 1919 - March 09, 2009  

+ U. S. Army, WWII  

William R. BILL," 89, husband of the late Ann C. Bloyd, [ Ann Brunswick] passed away Monday, March 9, 2009. He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University.

 He had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a homebuilder and a member of Shively Baptist Church. He is survived by his son, Tom Bloyd [ Paul Thomas ] and his wife, Fay; granddaughter, Sarah Grace Bloyd ; and a sister, Mary Vuker Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway, with burial to follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to the time of service Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Lifebridge at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blakenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243. Online condolences: www.owen funeralhome.com

[Son of Roscoe & Rosetta Warren Bloyd]

[See Obituary File # 59 for Ann C. Brunswick Bloyd]

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Monday, March 12, 2012 - Advocate- Messenger  

BOURNE, Willie O. Greene  

April 14, 1922 - March 11, 2012

STANFORD — Willie Ovalee Bourne, 89, of Redwood Drive, Stanford, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012, at her residence.

Born Friday April 14, 1922, in Fairmount, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Willie Erwin Greene and Fannie Day Holmes Greene. Ovalee was a retired beautician and a former employee of Palm Beach and Cowdens factories.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Welby Bourne; three brothers, Carl, Charles and James Greene; and a sister, Maebeth Huddleston

Survivors include a son, Tommy (Kathy) Bourne of Stanford; two sisters, Sybil Evans of Lexington and Mildred Kennedy of Dayton, Ohio; a grandson, Brian (Emily) Bourne; and two 
great-grandchildren, Brian McKenzie and Elliott Cole Bourne.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home by the Rev. Doyle Lester, with burial following in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - Interior Journal 

BRALEY, Brad Edward  

May 08, 1936 - March 04, 2012 

Brad Edward Braley, 75, of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, March 4, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville.
Born May 8, 1936, in Rockcastle County, Brad was a son of the late Otis Bradford and Fredia Corba Reynolds Braley. 

He was also preceded in death by a son, Ralph Edward Braley; sisters, Eula Taylor, Loretta Woodall, Joyce Darlene Braley and twins Ida and Ina Braley.

Survivors include a brother, Hershel (Wanda) Braley; sisters, Alline (Lester) Bryant, Kathleen Adams, Lorene Casada, Lillian (Dallas) Wilson, Barbara (Harold) Elder, Sharon (Lee) 
Burton, Sara (Wendell) Brown and Hilda (Billy) Wilson; and a host of nieces and nephews
Funeral services were March 7 at McKnight Funeral Home in Crab Orchard with Bro. Donald Lear officiating. Burial was in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Joe Bussell, Leslie Bryant, Jimmy Casada, Andrew Wilson, Jason Burton and Wendell Brown.

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Friday, March 30, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice  

BRITT, Nora Rothwell  

August 19, 1952 - March 30, 2012

Nora Rothwell Britt, 59, of McKinney, KY died Friday, March 30, 2012, at her home. She was born August 19, 1952 in Franklin, IN to the late Samuel and Louise Rash Rothwell. 
She had worked for the Bluegrass 911 Communications for Lincoln and Garrard Counties for 18 years. Nora was a member of the Bowen Fellowship Church and was the widow of Johnny Taylor Britt.

Survivors include her children, a son, Shannon Britt (Kellie) of McKinney, KY and a daughter, Lena Tate (Mark) of Bradfordsville, KY; her Mother-In-Law,

Flora Taylor; a sister, Brenda Lennis (Mike) of Mooresville, IN, two brothers, Jimmy Rothwell (Darla) of Edinburgh, IN and John David Rothwell (Bonnie) of Stanford, KY; four grandchildren, 
Cheyenne and Austin Britt and Sarah Grace and Jacob Owen Tate; several nieces and nephews; she was preceded in death by twin infant daughters.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 1, 2012, from 5-9, funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, all at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Mark Tate will be officiating the service. 
Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be John David Rothwell, Jimmy Rothwell, Mike Lennis, Ed Walls, Dale Walls, John David Rothwell, Jr and Jesse Rothwell; Honorary Bearers will be her grandchildren, 
Lou Wright Dean, Barbara Walls and Jean Combs.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012 - The Oklahoman  

BROUGHTON, Jerry Mar  

[Birth index lists him as Jerry N. Broughton] 

September 23, 1923 - February 13, 2012  

+ Army Air Corp, WWII  

Jerry Mar Broughton, 88, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Hospital Palliative Care Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

 He was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky to James and ReBeca [Irvine] Broughton. He left school early and entered the workforce to provide for his family of one sister and five brothers. 
His only break in employment came when Jerry entered World War II in the Army Air Corps. After his service he worked in construction before entering his true love, golf course 
grounds management. He served as Golf Course Superintendent at many locations throughout Oklahoma. Upon retirement from golf, Jerry opened a sharp-all shop providing 
services to many until 2010. He loved his grandchildren and playing golf.

Jerry's wife, Minnie, preceded him in 2004. His surviving family includes daughters, Barbara Riggs, Elizabeth Birkes and husband Jesse; sons, Jerry and wife Donna and James and 
wife Kimberly. He had 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 10:00 am in 
Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens.

[Siblings; Elbert, John, Sarah E., William M., Eli & Jimmy Broughton]

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Monday, March 26, 2012 - Advocate Messenger  

BRYANT, Lester  

August 02, 1943 - March 24, 2012

CRAB ORCHARD — Lester Bryant, 68, of Crab Orchard, passed away Saturday evening, March 24, 2012, at his home. He was the husband of Alline Braley Bryant, whom he married on Jan. 26, 1961.

Born Aug. 2, 1943, in Rockcastle County, he was a son of the late Henry and Hazel Brummett Bryant. He was the former owner of Bryant's Chevron in Crab Orchard.

Survivors Include his loving wife of 51 years, Alline Bryant; a son, Richard (Jamie) Bryant; two daughters, Jennifer (Ron) Dixon and Teresa Bryant; four brothers, Lesley (Pat) Bryant, Wesley (Kathy) Bryant, David (Sherry) Bryant and Henry Bryant, Jr.; five sisters, Arlene (Milton) Irvin, Kathleen (Billy) Wilson, Irene Bishop, Willmaleen (William) Singleton and Sheila (Wayne) Down; and five grandchildren, Renee, Kayla, Justin, Trace and Cody.

The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at McKnight Funeral Home by Bro. Dan Gutenson. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Hammonds, Mac Hampton, Bobby Turpin, Wes Bryant, Jerry Denney and Bill Day.

Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Price and Alton Anderson.

Visitation is after 3 p.m. today, March 26, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home.

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Sunday, February 12, 2012 - Dayton Daily News  

BUTLER, Loudema Bowen 

October 26, 1939 - February 05, 2012  

BUTLER, Loudema (Lou) age 72 died peacefully at home Sunday February 5, 2012 from the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.

Lou was born in Crab Orchard, KY in 1939 and came to Dayton in 1960, working at Sears, Daytronic Corp., and Wacline Corp. She married in 1962 and continued working until having 
her only child in 1969. She returned to work at MSDI, the family business, and remained there until shortly before her death.

Lou is survived by her loving and caring husband of 49 years John Charles, son James Andrew, his wife Tammy (Tateman) and beloved grandson Henry Selwyn. Grateful acknowledgement 
is made to Lea Ann Morris, ANP-BC of Advanced Geriatric Education and Consulting, and April Jamison whose caring assistance was invaluable. There will be no public services. 
Donations may be made in Lou's name to SICSA., 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45419.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice  

CARMAN, JC  

March 31, 1939 - March 15, 2012

JC Carman, 72, of Hustonville, KY died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at UK Hospital. He was born March 31, 1939 in Kings Mountain, KY to the late Nelson Carman and Rosie Holton Carman Lamons. He was a farmer.

Survivors include a Special Aunt, Daisy Holton of Hustonville; 3 sisters, Geraldine Craig of Eaton, OH, Fay Jackson of Winder, GA and Phyllis Woods of Florida, 2 brothers, Ray Meeks of Eaton, 
OH and Robert Meeks of Winder, GA; several nieces and nephews; he was preceded in death by a brother Charles Carman and a sister, Deloris Howard.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at K. P. Hall Cemetery. Brother Mike Dixon will be officiating. Burial will be in K.P. Hall Cemetery.

Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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October, 2000 - Sarasota Herald Times

Charlotte, County

CARROLL, Arnold W.

May 20, 1920 - October 12, 2000

+ US Veteran WWII

Arnold W. Carroll, 80, Spring Hill and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, and Port Charlotte, died Oct. 12, 2000.

He was born May 20, 1920, in Stanford, Ky. He was a World War II veteran and worked for Conrail for 38 years as an engineer. He was a Methodist.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Wilma A.; a son, Robert C. of Spring Hill; a daughter, Barbara A. Kolby of Berwick, Maine; two stepdaughters, Beverly Gifford and Linda Hayes; 
a brother, Paul of Toledo; 20 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren.

National Cremation Society, Brooksville chapter, is in charge.

[ Son of Biddie Green Carroll, See Bernice Goode File C ]

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

CAUDILL, Annette Flannery  

December 10, 1934 - March 18, 2012

CRAB ORCHARD — Annette Flannery Caudill, 77, of Hustonville, Ky., formerly of Crawfordsville, Ind., passed away Sunday, March 18, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

She was the wife of Vernon Caudill, whom she married on Sep. 17, 1952.

Annette was born in Perry County, Ky., on Dec. 10, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Palmer and Gladys (Reynolds) Flannery. She was a member of the Freemont Baptist Church in Crawfordsville, Ind.

Survivors Include her husband, Vernon Caudill of Hustonville; a daughter, Margaret Ann and her husband Jim Hiser of Crawfordsville, Ind.; a son, Homer Lee Caudill of Somerset, Ky.; a daughter, Jeanne 
Sue and her husband Robert Mings of Crawfordsville, Ind.; a son, Joseph and his wife Michelle Caudill of Hustonville; a brother, Myrl Flannery of Stanford; a sister, Sue Robbins of Crab Orchard; a sister, 
Betty and her husband Ken Price of Crab Orchard; a sister, Kathy and her husband Carl Smith of Lebanon Junction; 16 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death by a sister, Jeannette Godbey; three Brothers, Dan, Harold and Caleb Flannery; a grandson, Michael Lee Caudill; and a son-in-law, Jimmy Busse.

Pallbearers include Vernon Hart, Jonathan and Jamie Busse, Caleb Hiser, George Caudill and Levi Norton.

Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Smith, Jamie Turner and Robert Mings.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Whitaker and Bro. Ralph Cloud officiating.

Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery.

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Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

CROWE, Betty J. Selch  

MORELAND — Betty Jean Selch Crowe, 65, of Maxey Valley, died Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Born Sept. 27, 1946, she was a daughter of Gracie Selch of Stanford and the late Rev. Arthur Selch.

Survivors include her husband, Glen Crowe; a son, Timmy (Dessa) Crowe; two daughters, Tammy (Larry) Moberly and Tracey (Dewayne) Evans; her twin brother, Bobby (Verla) Selch; a brother, 
Jerry (Jan) Selch; five sisters, Geneva (Kenneth) Owens, Pauline (Bobby) Smithers, Effie (Gerald) Atwood, Margaret (Dennis) Montooth and Sherry (Buggar) Brown; and eight grandchildren, Brad, 
Jessica, Jonathan, Arron, Tyler, Dalton, Abby and Amber.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Darrell Burton with burial in Maxey Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dewayne Evans, Larry Moberly, Arron Moberly, 
Brad Crowe, Tim Moberly and Joe Lawhorn.

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Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice 

DAILEY, Ruth Leach  

August 21, 1915 - March 23, 2012

Ruth L. Dailey, 96, of Stanford died Friday, March 23, 2012. She was born August 21, 1915 in Waynesburg, KY to the late Ed and Cora Mae Watts Leach. She was a seamstress for over 60 years, a member of the Stanford Christian Church, the Eastern Star and she worked with the Layman's League and the nursery at Stanford Christian Church. The Chimes in the Stanford Christian Church were donated by Ruth in Memory of her daughter Robbie Jean Owens and her granddaughter, Melva Jean Owens after their death in 1994. She was the widow of George J. Dailey to whom she was married to in 1936.

Survivors include a brother, Earl Leach of Florence, KY, a sister, Mae Phillippi of Beaver Creek, OH; 14 nieces and nephews; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robbie Jean Owen, son-in-law Melvin Owens and granddaughter, Meva Jean Owen, two brothers, Elmer Leach and Tolbert Leach, and a sister, Blanche Skidmore.\

Funeral service wil be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Stanford Christian Church, a visitation will be from 12 pm till time of service Tuesday at the church. Reverend Jim Baughman will be officiating the service. 
Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - James H. Davis Funeral Home Notice

DEATHERAGE, Lester R.,  Sr.

March 23, 1928 - November 11, 2003

Birth index has birth as March 23, 1927

Lester R. [Rilen] Deatherage, Sr., 75, of 1305 Werner Avenue, Owensboro, Kentucky died Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Stanford, Kentucky on 
March 23, 1928 to the late Clarence and Lela (Adams) Deatherage.

He retired from self-employment in home improvement. He was a member of Sorgho Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, woodworking and visiting friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Mary Deatherage, in August of 1989.
He is survived by five sons, Bill Deatherage of Evansville, IN, Steve Deatherage, Kenny Deatherage, Wayne Deatherage and Les Deatherage, Jr. all of Owensboro; one daughter, Pat Jackson of 
Beaver Dam, KY; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four brothers, Jim Deatherage, Hayes Deatherage, Clarence Deatherage and Foster Deatherage all of Stanford, KY and two sisters, 
Louise Kidd and Patty Cromer both of Stanford, KY.
Services are at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2003, at James H. Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Owensboro, Kentucky. Burial will be in Sorgho Baptist Church Cemetery in Sorgho, Kentucky. 
Visitation is from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday at James H. Davis Funeral Home.

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

Memory of Life 

DURHAM, Eleanora - Sept. 16, 1916 - Jan. 27, 2012

DURHAM, Ray "Bub" - Dec. 7, 1926 - Dec. 8, 2005

RICH, Donald - Nov. 24, 1933 - Sep 13, 1997

MORELAND — A Memory of Life reception for family and friends of Ray, Eleanora and Don will be held Tuesday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m. at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland.

Eleanora and Ray were most recently of Ohio. Ray, husband of Eleanora, was born in Moreland. He was the son of the late Ray and Olga Mae Nicholson Durham. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force.

Ray is survived by three brothers, Sam and Russell (Betty), both of Moreland, and Horace “Rat” (Linda) of Butchertown; and two sisters, June (Buddie) Southerland of Butchertown and Dale Berns of Wake Forest, 
N.C. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John (Jaunita) and Nickie; and three sisters: Helen, (“Funny” Aaron) Mills, Betty Jane Maxey and Belle (Orris John of Louisville, survives) Disney.

Ray, along with his wife, Eleanora and his stepson, Don, will be buried at Hustonville Cemetery.

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Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - Banner-Graphic- Indiana 

ELLIS, Margaret J. Hay  

Margaret Joan "Jody" Ellis, 71, Eminence, died Saturday at her daughter's residence in Cloverdale.
Born Nov. 27, 1931 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of John Hay and Margaret Ann (Payne) Hay Qualls.

She was the owner-operator of Jody's Bait and Tackle Shop, Eminence.

She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary at Martinsville.

Survivors include her husband, Dallas D. Ellis ; a daughter, Tia Brummett and husband Gary, Cloverdale; a son, John Freeman and wife Joann, Ellettsville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Martin Lewis Qualls; a sister, Dorothy H. McMullen; and a brother, John Kinser Qualls.

There will be no service or visitation.

Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale, is in charge of arrangements. Burial at Shumaker Cemetery.

[See Obituary File # 84 for Dallas D. Ellis]

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice  

EVANS, Francis Ione Berry

Francis Ione Evans, 86, of Waynesburg, KY died Monday, March 12, 2012, at her home. She was born June 26, 1925 in Big Sandy, TN to the late Elvis and Lorene Wheatley Berry. She was 
a homemaker and she was a Methodist.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Lester Evans of Waynesburg, KY; two daughters, Gail Millott of Palm Springs, FL and Gwen Carter (Norman) of Stanford, KY; 5 brothers and 
sisters, Duane Berry of Houston, TX, Joanne Coheen of Macon, GA, Dean Berry of Pennsylvania, Sandra Gus of Virginia and Doris Kozak of Dayton, OH; 4 grandchildren, Jason Millott, 
Samantha Boswell, Andrew Millott and Jessica McCartney; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephew; she was preceded in death by a brother, Olian Berry and a sister Imogene Berry.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Buffalo Springs Cemetery with Reverend Jeremy James officiating.

Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Wednesday, February 02, 2012 - Commonwealth Journal - Pulaski Co.  

FAW, Barry Lynn  

September 26, 1960 - January 30, 2012 

Barry Lynn Faw, 51, of Eubank, Ky., passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at his residence.

He was born in Somerset, Ky., on September 26, 1960, son of Vada Frances Williams Faw and the late Glenn Allen Faw. He was a member of Oak Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, where he 
loved singing in the choir and serving as an usher.

He is survived by his mother, Vada Frances Faw; one sister, Karen Faw Cook (and Larry); one nephew, Kevin (and Auburn) Cook, all of Eubank; three nieces, Melody (and Justin) Rinker 
of Findlay, Ohio, Melinda Schmied of Louisville, Ky., and Stephanie Willis of Charlestown, Ind.; three great-nieces and five great-nephews.

His friendly smile and gentle ways will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Allen Faw; one sister, Kathy A. Faw Wilson; maternal grandparents, Manville and Osa Williams; and paternal grandparents, 
Robert A. Faw and Maude Faw Wheeldon.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 at Oak Grove No.2 Baptist Church with Bro. C.E. Jacobs and Bro. Bill Meece officiating.

Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Crab Orchard, KY.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home and after 1 p.m. Friday at the church.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Friday, March 16, 2012 - Interior Journal

and Community Press, Cincinnati  

FRANCIS, Donald  

+ U. S. Army 

Donald Francis, 78, of Erlanger, died Monday, Feb. 13, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood.
Born June 25, 1933, Donald was a son of the late Corey and Lela Smith Francis of Kings Mountain.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Mac Frances and Willard Ray Francis.

He was a member of Erlanger Baptist Church, and a school bus driver. A member of the Masonic Lodge No. 109 in Covington and United Auto Workers. He was a former co-owner of Morgan 
Auto Sales in Covington. He enjoyed yard work and was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan.

He graduated from Memorial High School where he played basketball. Donald was an Army veteran in Germany and retired from Ford Motor Company in Sharonville, Ohio.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Faye Ellis Francis; Daniel and Pamela Francis and Duane and Patti Mahan; and four grandchildren, Joshua (Hannah) Purnell, Coleman Francis 
and Piper and Harper Mahan.

Funeral services were Feb. 16 at Erlanger Baptist Church in Erlanger. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Erlanger.

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Friday, March 16, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice 

GILLEN, John Alexander Jr.  

November 03, 1940 - March 15, 2012

John Alexander Gillen, Jr., 71, of Stanford died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Stanford. He was born November 3, 1940 in Princeton, NJ to the late Lydia Hartig Gillen and John Alexander Gillen, Sr. He worked in Sheet metal construction and was a Methodist.

Survivors include two daughters, Debra Gillen of Stanford and Tina Goode (Eugene) of Danville; a sister Barbara Greenbacker of Virginia; 3 grandchildren, Brittany Gillen, Erica Goode and Nicholas Goode.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5-9 at Spurlin Funeral Home, Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday at Spurlin Funeral Home. Rev. James Humphrey will be officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

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Monday, May 30, 2011 - Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home Notice  

GLASS, Eugene  

July 13, 1922 - May 29, 2011  

Eugene Glass, 88, of Bloomington, IL formerly of Crab Orchard, KY passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Bloomington, IL. Eugene was born on July 13, 1922 in Eubank, KY to the late William & Myrtle Roark Glass. Eugene was preceded in death by his wife Lola Emma Blanton. Gene was a WWII Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, farming and telling stories.
Eugene leaves behind his children, Brad Glass – Heyworth, IL; Winston Glass – Goodfield, IL; Beverly Miller – Bloomington, IL; Dannis Glass – Bloomington, IL; Bobby Glass – Ellsworth, IL; brothers and sisters, Brother: Leon Glass of Waynesburg, KY; Sisters: Evelyn Richards of Iowa; Laverne Ford of Cincinnati, OH; 18 Grandchildren, 27 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great Grandchild.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, 3 children: Randy, Dottie, and Freddie, and 9 brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services will be at 1PM Friday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home Waynesburg, KY with Bro. Kerry Jones officiating. Burial will be in Floyds Switch Cemetery, Eubank, KY. Visitation will be from 10 AM – 1 PM Friday Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home Waynesburg, KY.

[See Obituary File # 59 for Lola Emma Blanton Glass]

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Friday, March 16, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

GRIFFIN, Clarence Wesley  

December 26, 1938 - March 14, 2012

CRAB ORCHARD — Clarence Wesley Griffin, 73, of Crab Orchard, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

Born Dec. 26, 1938, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Tressie Denton Griffin. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Treadway Griffin, a son, Ricky, and daughter, Sharon Perrin.

Survivors include three brothers, Cecil Griffin, Arnett Griffin and Curtis Griffin; a sister, Josephine King; three grandchildren, John (Laura) Ryan, Evelyn (Ernie) Warren and Joey Miller; and four great- grandchildren, Kaitlyn, John, Sara and Emma.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Joe Warren and Bro. Larry Moore. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kevin, Kenny and Timmy Griffin, David and Gary King, Robert Delaney and Harold Mullins.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home  

HANEY, Glen Wayne

Glen Wayne Haney, 73, of Hustonville, KY died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born September 20, 1938 in Muncie, IN to the late Forrest and Betty Cox Haney. He was a auto painter, enjoyed rebuilding classic cars and was artistic.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Lester Haney of Hustonville; a daughter, Robin Panet of Indianapolis, IN; 2 stepsons, Christopher Morgan Lester of Hustonville and Benny Conrad Cross of Stanford; a granddaughter, Gaea Panet and a step grandson, Alexander Lester.

A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

HARRIS, Dora R. Phillips  

February 02, 1929 - March 29, 2012

Dora Reba Phillips Harris, 83, of Danville, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at Charleston Health Care Center.

Born Feb. 2, 1929, in Oneida, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Carlan Phillips and Mandy Phillips Owens. Dora was a homemaker, and in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her brothers, Dillard Phillips and O.E. Owens; and her sisters, Dessie Silcox and Gertie White.

Survivors include a daughter, Sue (Ted) Gipson of Junction City; three sons, Lonnie (Elaine) Harris of Moreland, Dennis (Joanne ) Harris of Junction City and Daniel (Judy) Harris of Stanford; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services for Mrs. Harris will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Fox Funeral Home by the Rev. David Smith. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Lonnie, Dennis and Daniel Harris, Ted and Teddy Gipson and Jerry Bolling.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.

Fox Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Monday, March 05, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

HARRIS, Kevin Lee  

June 25, 1967 - March 04, 2012  

+ U. S. Army Veteran

CRAB ORCHARD — Kevin Lee Harris, 44, husband of Donna Maupin Harris, died Sunday, March 4, 2012.

Born June 25, 1967, in Lancaster, Ky., he was the son of Jesse and Brenda Shelton Harris. He was a member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church and a former truck driver for R & R Farms in Harrodsburg. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Other survivors include his wife, Donna Maupin Harris; a daughter, Laura (Aaron) Jones of San Antonio, Texas; a stepson, Brandon Lee Elam; a brother, Jesse (Melissa) Harris of Versailles; and two nieces, Kristen and Hannah Harris of Versailles.

The funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. Dan Gutenson and Bro. Isaiah Super. Burial will be in Crab Orchard Cemetery with military rites by Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 18.

Pallbearers will be Keith Brown, Phillip Harrison, Wathan Bottom, Terry Dyehouse, Butch Jenkins and Frankie Harris.

Honorary pallbearers include Connie Phillips, Roger Allen and Bill Shelton.

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Saturday, February 04, 2012 - Morris and Hislope Funeral Home Notice  

HENDERSON, Alvena Wells  

February 22, 1930 - February 03, 2012 

Alvena Wells Henderson, 81, of Somerset , Kentucky , formerly of Eubank, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at her residence. 

She was born in McKinney , Kentucky on February 22, 1930, daughter of the late Marion Giles and Sarah Campbell Wells.  She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church . 

She is survived by two sons, Larry & (Eula) Henderson and Dale & (Shirley) Henderson, both of Eubank, two daughters, Beverly & (Sam) Morgan of Bronston and Brenda & (Raymond) Hranicky of Somerset, ten grandchildren, Jason & (Kristen) Henderson, Jaci & (Reece) Turner, Cori & (Chris) Smallwood, Michael & (Kim) Henderson, Megan & (Tim) Miller, Stephanie Head, Susan Mink, Brandon Hranicky, Sarah Hranicky and Calie Morgan, ten great-grandchildren, Logan Randall, Maddox Mink, Grayson Turner, Charlie Turner, Riley Turner, Xander Metz, Blake Henderson, Chance Smallwood, Addyson Miller and Lydia Alvena Henderson, two brothers, Hershel & (Jewell) Wells of Cincinnati, OH and Elmer Wells of Science Hill, two sisters, Beulah & (Raymond) Naylor and Kathryn Griggs, both of Lexington, KY, special sister-in-law, Stella Ard of Nancy and special caregiver, Debbie Whitis of Somerset. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin M. Henderson, who died on November 29, 2010, her parents and two brothers, Bill Wells and Preston Wells. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Monday, February 6, 2012 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Philip Fisher officiating. 

Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens. 

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Thursday, December 01, 2010 - Commonwealth Journal - Pulaski Co.  

HENDERSON, Edwin M.  

Somerset — Edwin M. Henderson, 79, of Eubank, Ky., passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born in Pulaski County, Ky. on May 5, 1931, son of the late Edgar and Bessie Tarter Henderson. He was a farmer and on the Pulaski County Board of Education. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as deacon.

He is survived by his wife, Alvena Wells Henderson; two sons, Larry (and Eula) Henderson and Dale (and Shirley) Henderson, all of Eubank; two daughters, Beverly (and Sam) Morgan of Bronston and Brenda (and Raymond) Hranicky of Somerset; nine grandchildren, Jason (and Kristen) Henderson, Jaci (and Reece) Turner, Cori (and Chris) Smallwood, Michael Henderson, Megan Henderson, Stephanie Head, Susan Mink, Brandon Hranicky and Sarah Hranicky; and six great-grandchildren, Logan Randall, Maddox Mink, Grayson Turner, Charlie Turner, Xander Metz and Blake Henderson.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church with Bro. Philip Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today, Wednesday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home and after 1 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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November, 2010 - Middletown News - Hamilton, Ohio  

HIBBARD, Ada Hensley  

December 04, 1920 Lincoln Co. - November 18, 2010 

HIBBARD, Ada Age 89, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, November 18, 2010. Ada was born December 4, 1920, in Lincoln County, Kentucky to Ford and Chloe Hensley. Ada is survived by her children, Ben (Shirley) Hibbard, Chloe (Tommy) Boles and Wanda (Gary) Gastineau; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estill Hibbard; parents; son, Estill Gerald Hibbard; and one granddaughter. Visitation will be 10am - 12noon, Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, 240 Ross Ave, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Service will be 12 noon, Saturday, November 20, 2010, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park with Pastor Mark Wilson of North Fairfield Baptist Church officiating. 

Webb-Noonan Funeral Home, Hamilton, OH. 

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May, 2003 - The Daily Comet -Thibodaux, LaFourche Parish, LA  

HUFFAKER, Veenoy Bruce  

Veenoy Bruce Huffaker, 77, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. May 8, 2003.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. 

He is survived by his wife, Sarah James Huffaker of Houma; son, Rodney Huffaker, brother, Vernon Huffaker Jr.; sister, Barbara Russell of Shreveport and Rachel
Shideler of Magalia, Calif., two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Hansson Huffaker and Versie Green Huffaker.

[See obituary File # 59 for Sarah M. James Huffaker] 

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger 

KING, Lonnie James  

October 21, 1923 - January 27, 2012  

+ U. S. Navy, WW II

STANFORD — Lonnie James King, 88, of Stanwood, Wash., passed away Friday, Jan. 27, at his home.

Born Oct. 21, 1923, Lonnie was a son of the late Everett Bradley and Gletha (Bastin) King in Hustonville, Ky. He was raised during the Depression and worked on the family farm until joining the United States Navy. He served during World War II as a motor mechanic on a destroyer escort, the USS Wesson DE-184, in the South Pacific.

Lonnie worked his entire life as a mechanic in Chicago, Ill., Phoenix, Ariz., and for Twin City Foods in Stanwood, Wash. He spent many years raising livestock and working a small farm. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a skilled marksman, where in earlier years he competed in long range rifle shooting. His real love was having a huge garden and growing and preserving his own food. He was best known for his pickled asparagus, dilly beans and pork sausage. He’ll be remembered for his gift of gab ... he had plenty.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Schacht King, whom he married in 1954; all of his siblings, George, Vernon and Charles King, Mabel Thompson and Blanche Chadwell; a nephew, Everett Claypool; and longtime companion, Eva Payne.

Survivors include his children, Gletha “Sue” Smith of Indiana, David (Heather) King of Snohomish, Wash., Carole (Jim) Ruble of Stanwood, Wash., Michael (Stacy) King of Lancaster, Ky., and Lori (Jason) Snow of Blaine, Wash.; four grandchildren, Brandon King, Stephanie Walker and Emery and Avery Snow; and two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Rian Klotz.

Lonnie will be laid to rest with his parents and siblings at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, Saturday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. A fellowship will follow at New Salem Baptist Church.

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Thursday, March 10, 2011 - Harrodsburg Herald  

LEATHERS, Jacqueline  

March 12, 1943 - March 01, 2011 

Jacqueline “Jackie” Leathers, 67, of Danville, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville.

Born Friday, March 12, 1943 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of Opal Coy Leathers of Danville and the late Owen Leathers, previously of Harrodsburg. She spent her entire career as a registered nurse and loved caring for people.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a cousin, Darlene Crawford of Indianapolis, IN and special friends: Danny and Sue Chambers of Stanford.

She was preceded in death by a brother Wayne Leathers.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 4, 2011 at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Johnson officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.

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Thursday, June 23, 2011 - Harrodsburg Herald  

LEATHERS, Opal E. Coy  

June 08, 1921 - June 17, 2011 

Opal Eva Coy Leathers, 90, of Danville, widow of Owen Leathers, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at The Danville Center for Health and Rehabilitation.

Born June 8, 1921 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elsie Reynolds Coy. She was a devoted wife and homemaker along with being a seamstress. She was a record keeper at Harrods Run Farm for many years. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Danville.

She is survived by numerous cousins.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Coy Leathers; a daughter, Jackie Leathers and a brother, Edward Coy.

Services were held on Monday, June 20, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Johnson officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.

Preston Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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Sunday, March 04, 2012 - Morris and Hislope Funeral Home Notice  

LITTRELL, Douglas Gene William  

February 21, 1962 - March 03, 2012 

Douglas Gene William Littrell, 50, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, KY. 

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 21, 1962, son of Eileen M. Kwas Littrell and the late Darrell T. Littrell Sr. He was a successful business man and owner and operator of Goldcraft Jewelers. He was a member of St. Mildred's Catholic Church and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. 

He is survived by three sons, Douglas Gage Littrell of Louisville, KY, Nicholas Darrell Littrell and Lucas Donald Littrell, both of Bronston, his mother, Eileen M. Littrell of Bronston, his fiancée, Anne M. Piercy of Somerset, four siblings, Darrell T. Littrell Jr. of Somerset, Dawn M. Littrell of Bronston, Dean C. Littrell of Burnside and David B. & (Shelia) Littrell of Somerset, several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. 

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at St. Mildred's Catholic Church with Father Mike Ramler officiating. 

Burial will be in Pilot Cemetery in Waynesburg, KY with military honors by American Legion Post #38. 

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Monday, March 26, 2012 - Advocate, Messenger  

MARTIN, Raymond N.  

CADIZ — Raymond N. Martin, 77, of Cadiz, died Friday in Nashville, Tenn.

Born March 10, 1935, he was a son of the late Raymond L. and Pauline Milbern Martin. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and the Army.

Survivors include his wife, Apolonia “Lony” Martin; a son, Raymond M. Martin of Hopkinsville; daughters, Genie Webster and Michelle Mauldin, both of Hopkinsville; brother, Kenneth Martin, of Arizona; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, Hopkinsville, with military rites.

King’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

[Birth Index has Raymond M. Martin]

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

McWHORTER, Tanya Rose  

September 12, 1958 - March 19, 2012

MORELAND — Tanya Rose McWhorter, 53, of Hustonville died Monday, March 19, 2012.

Born Sept. 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Violet Maxine Roy McWhorter of Hustonville and the late Rev. Ray T. McWhorter.

Tanya is also survived by one brother, David (Denise) McWhorter of Junction City; three half-brothers, Jimmy, Dennis and Gary McWhorter, all of Cincinnati, Ohio; two half-sisters, Revena Johnson of Hustonville and Evelyn Winsted of Cincinnati; one nephew, Zach McWhorter; and one niece, Jessica McWhorter

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Rick Naylor and Sister Jessie Wesley, with burial in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Curtis McKinney, Zach McWhorter, Dennis Hale, Leon Fenwick, Kevin McMullin, Tom Baker, Kenny Baldwin and Stanley Burris.

Visitation will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday.

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Thursday, February 08, 2012 - Morris and Hislope Funeral Home Notice  

MESSER, William R. "Ronnie"  

March 11, 1963 - February 07 2012 , passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

H. William R. "Ronnie" Messer, 48, of Whittier, Calif., formerly of Lexington, Ky., passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

He was born in Lexington, Ky., on March 11, 1963, son of William H. "Bill" and Zelma Mullins Messer. Ronnie was a graduate of Bryan Station High School, Lexington, KY, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and his MA degree in Los Angeles, Calif. He enjoyed traveling and designing creative advertisements; however, his passion was helping others. This was demonstrated by his career choice, that of a social worker. He especially enjoyed working with children, encouraging them to pursue their interests and talents; and, therefore making a better life for themselves. He made a difference in the lives of those who had the opportunity to know him.

He is survived by his parents, William H. "Bill" and Zelma Messer of Somerset, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his grandparents, James William and Elizabeth Siler Messer and Walter and Nannie Mullins, and a special aunt, Patsy Messer Wiggington.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Martin and Bro. Gilbert Robinson officiating.

Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, Ky.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice 

MILES, Michele "Mickey"  

March 23, 1943 - March 26, 2012

Michele "Mickey" Miles, 69, of Waynesburg, KY died Monday at her home. She was born March 23, 1943 in Canton, OH to the late Clarence and Ruth Fisher Van Gorp. She retired from General Electric in Somerset, was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church. Michele was the widow of Richard "Dickie" Miles.

Survivors include her daughters, Shaun Dyer (Rick) of Somerset, KY and Carla Loveless-Tackett (David) of Lancaster, KY; six brothers and sisters, Toni Riley of Hampton, VA, Jill Van Gorp of Eubank, KY, Alene Van Gorp of Ft. Worth, TX, Cheri Gumm of Louisville, OH, Harry Van Gorp of Ft. Worth, TX and Rene Lincicome of Massillon, OH; six grandchildren, Matthew Dyer, Mandy Curtis, Jasie Curtis, Elizabeth Michael (Josh), Jourean Tackett and Zann Tackett; two great grandchildren, Joshua Michael and Grayson Michael; Several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 5:30-9 pm at Spurlin Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Spurlin Funeral Home with Reverend Johnny Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Point Baptist Church Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Delbert Godby, Bill Collins, Bart Moore, Lynn Young, Doug Snyder and Cody Snyder.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

MURPHY, Flossie M. Lear  

March 27, 1925 - March 14, 2012

CRAB ORCHARD — Flossie Mae Lear Murphy of Crab Orchard passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

Born March 27, 1925, Flossie was a daughter of the late Joe and Minnie Lear. She was the widow of Alvin Murphy.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews; her dear friends, Ruth Armstrong, Jody and Less Mattingly, and Wayne and Betty Price; and many wonderful neighbors. She was preceded in death by her son, Elbert Douglas Murphy.

Service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Preachersville Cemetery.

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June 2004 - The Cynthiana Democrat 

MURPHY, Mary K. Leach

Mary Katherine Murphy, 69, of Berry, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at the Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana after a long battle with lung disease. Born on July 11, 1934 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Moore Leach. She married Eugene Murphy on December 8, 1954, and her dear husband survives her passing. She was a homemaker and member of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Leroy Murphy.
In addition to her husband of 50 years, Eugene Murphy, she is survived by eight children: Patricia North, Cynthiana, Ky., Linda Stanfield, Lake City, Fla., Rosella Slade, Cynthiana, Ky., Brenda Murphy Crapps, Lake City, Fla., Johnny and Tony Murphy, both of Berry, Ky., Daniel Murphy, Springfield, Tenn., and Hope Murphy White, Berry, Ky., thirteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one brother, Arnold Leach of Kings Mountain, Ky., and two sisters, Cora Rayborn and Christine Rolland, both of Kings Mountain, Ky.
Services were held on July 3, 2004, at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry, with Bro. Jeff Fain officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Tony, Johnny, Daniel, and Shannon Murphy, Jesse James, Jason Slade and Brandon North. The honorary pallbearers were Gary White, Dale North, Billy Slade, Clyde Stanfield, George Crapps, Danny Bowen, and Randy Rayborn.
Interment took place in the Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry, Ky.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice 

NOLAND, Juanita Phillips  

September 22, 1941 - March 19 2012

Juanita Noland, 70, of Harrodsburg died Monday, March 19, 2012, at UK Hospital in Lexington. She was born September 22, 1941 in Stanford, KY to the late Mack Edward and Pearl Hale Phillips.

She was the widow of Bobby Noland. Juanita worked in the Crab Orchard Elementary School Lunchroom for 23 years, she also enjoyed her flowers, reading and working crossword puzzles.

Survivors include her children, Robin Watts (Mark) of Harrodsburg, KY, Anthony Noland of Crab Orchard, KY and Michael Noland of Irvin, KY; one sister, Bessie Ellis of Harrodsburg, KY, four brothers, Robert Phillips of Harrodsburg, Elberta Phillips of Crab Orchard, Allen Phillips of Alexandria, KY and Phillip Phillips of Harrodsburg, KY; two grandchildren, Heather King and Brady Lear; on great-granddaughter, Paisley King; several nieces and nephews.

 Visitation will be Thursday, March 22, 2012, from 5-9 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Spurlin Funeral Home. Reverend Dan Gutenson will be officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Tony Noland, Mark Watts, Clayton King, Mike Collins, Daniel Phillips and Robert Allen Phillips.

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Monday, March 05, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

OAKLEY, Braelyn Dean  

STANFORD — Braelyn Dean Oakley, daughter of Jonathan and Rachael Michele Oakley of Somerset, was born and died on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at U.K. Hospital in Lexington.

Other survivors include two brothers, Shannon and Landon Oakley; paternal grandparents, Mary Oakley of Somerset and Robert Oakley of Hopkinsville; and maternal grandparents, Tammy and Steve Dean of Stanford.

A graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Moriah Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Gooch will officiate.

Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Friday, June 17, 2005 - The Clarion-Ledger - Mississippi 

OLIVER, Hugh G.  

Jackson - Hugh G. Oliver, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Covington County Hospital. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Chapel in Jackson. Services are 2 p.m. today at the church chapel with burial in Lakewood Memorial Park South. Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home on High Street in Jackson is handling arrangements.

Mr. Oliver was a native of Marlana, Ky. and a longtime resident of Jackson.

He retired after working 30 years at The Clarion-Ledger newspaper. A veteran of World War II serving in U.S. Army. He was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church and a Mason.

Mr. Oliver was preceded in death by his wife Annie Erline Oliver in 2000.

Survivors include his daughters, Glenda Purvis of Richland, Susan Stamey of Greensboro, N.C.; grandchildren, Ann Evans, Russ Newman, Brittany Purvis, Katie Stamey, Claire Stamey; one great grandchild, Brandon Oliver Evans; sisters, Doris Irving of Stanford, Ky., Lillian Zwahlen of Waynesburg, Ky., and Barbara Siler of Ohio.

[See Obituary File # 81for Lillian Zwahlen]

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice  

RICE, Barbara Atkins  

October 21, 1949  - March 20, 2012

Barbara Rice, 62, of McKinney died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her home. She was born October 21, 1949 in Stanford, KY to the late Archie Atkins, Jr. and Dorothy Robinson Atkins. She was the owner and manager of the B&J Food Mart in McKinney, KY for 10 years. She was a member of the McKinney Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years Joel Rice of McKinney, KY; a daughter, Dana Knouse (Jeff) of Stanford, KY, a son, Charlie Rice (Lori) of Waynesburg, KY; a sister, Midge Long of Green River, KY; 5 grandchildren, Emily, Austin, Tyler, Hunter and Macey; Several nieces and nephews; she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gary Edward Young and Ray Luttrel.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 5-9 at McKinney Baptist Church, Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Friday, March 23, 2012 at McKinney Baptist Church. Reverends Jeff Draper and Paul Hinds will be officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Joe Reed, John Reed, Jeremy Sheperd, Jason Brock, Billy Phillips and Kim Sowders. Honorary Bearers will be Clarence Roller, Bobby Maples, Jonathan Green, Hunter Rice, Austin and Tyler Knouse.

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RICH, DONALD

See Durham Obituary

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

ROBERTS, Carmel Elmer  

November 01, 1947 - March 06, 2012

MONTICELLO — Carmel, better known as Tyler, Elmer Roberts, 64, passed away March 6, 2012, at his home in Darlington, Ind.

Born Nov. 1, 1947, he was a son of the late Luther and Lula Decker Roberts. On July 29, 1968, he united in marriage with Christine Dowell Roberts and to this union five children survive, Donna and her husband William LeGere of Stanford, Ky., Rhonda and her husband Eugene Jackson of Crawfordsville, Ind., Darlene Scott of Indianapolis, Ind., Caroline and her husband Victor Wilkinson of Stanford, Ky., and Carmel Junior Roberts of Rushville, Ind. Also surviving are his siblings, Polly Cummins, William, Luther Jr., Cas, Elisha and John Roberts; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his siblings, Floyd Pittman, Robert Pittman and Lisco Hammond, and a grandson, Ledon Wayne Tuell.

Tyler’s hobbies included working in his garden, his flowers, listening to country music and hunting and fishing when time permitted. He worked for Mid-States for more than 26 years as a crane operator until the business closed.

The funeral was Saturday at Hickey and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Vernon Dowell officiating. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery at Pueblo, KY

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Thursday, January 19, 2012 - Commonwealth Journal - Pulaski Co.  

ROBERTSON, Chessie L. Phillips  

May 21, 1917 - January 18, 2012 

Chessie L. Phillips Robertson, 94, of Kings Mountain , Kentucky , passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Somerwoods Nursing & Rehabilitation of Somerset . 

She was born in Ashe County , North Carolina on Monday, May 21, 1917, daughter of the late Henry and Missouri Pope Phillips.  She was a homemaker and attended Waynesburg New Life Church of God of Prophecy and Waynesburg Pentecostal Church . 

She is survived by several nieces and nephews. 

Chessie was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Robertson, who died on September 29, 1998, her parents, one sister, Bessie Phillips Pennington and nine brothers, Claude Haggy, Clint J., Spencer William, Walter Henry, Eugene, Stewart, Ambros, Dewey H. and Vernon Richard. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 20, 2012 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Smith officiating. 

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg , KY.

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Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Bartle Funeral Home Notice  

SALYERS, James A.  

February 04, 1935 - March 08, 2012  

James A. (Jimmy) Salyers passed away on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 at the Casey
County Hospital in Liberty, Kentucky. He was born on February 4th, 1935 in
Waynesburg, Kentucky and was 77. Jimmy was the son of the late Marcus and Eva
Roy Salyers, a retired brick mason and a member of the Mount Olive Christian
Church. He was also preceded in death by one daughter; Sherry Todd, three brothers;
Fritz, Everett and Carroll Salyers, and two sisters; Freda Watson and Violet Sims.

Survivors include one daughter; Kathy and (Richard Weddle of Liberty, three sons;
Anthony and (Linda) Salyers of Liberty, Kentucky, James and (Sonya) Salyers of
Yosemite and Eric Salyers of Indianapolis, Indiana; a son-in-law; Herb Todd of Kings
Mountain, two sisters; Peggy and (Sheril) Lay of Fairfield, Ohio and Mary Pat Brown
of Louisville, Kentucky; one brother Bill and (Denise) Salyers of Cincinnati, Ohio,
eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren also survive.

Visitation will begin Saturday evening March 9th, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. at the Bartle
Funeral Home Chapel and after 12 Noon Sunday at The Mount Olive Christian
Church. Funeral Services officiated by Reverend Greg Powell will start at 2:00 P.M.
Sunday afternoon March 11th, 2012 at the Mount Olive Christian Church. Burial will
follow in The Salyers Cemetery.

Online guestbook available at www.bartlefuneralhomes.com.

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Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

SAYLOR, Alma Jean Dowell  

October 01, 1937 - March 22, 2012 

CRAB ORCHARD — Alma Jean Dowell Saylor, 74, of Waynesburg, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012, at her home. She was the wife of Lowell Saylor whom she married on Nov. 27, 1957.

Born Oct. 1, 1937, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Simpson Dowell. Alma was a former employee of BPI in Stanford and was a member of the Mount Hebron Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Jerry (Lisa)¿Saylor of Waynesburg; a daughter, Connie Sue Oaks of Waynesburg; four brothers, Odia Dowell, Walter (Joyce) Dowell, Donald (Johnnie) Dowell and Freeman (Judy) Dowell; three grandchildren, Chasity Dunn, Derrick Baugh and Jordan Saylor; and three great-grandchildren, Nathan Isaiah Baugh, Chloe Dunn and Clarice Dunn.

Alma was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Russell and Gary Dowell, and a granddaughter, Heather Michelle Oaks.

Funeral services 2:30 p.m. today at Mount Hebron Baptist Church with Bros. Dan Gutenson and Casey McClure officiating.

Visitation is after 11 a.m. today until the funeral at the church.

Pallbearers are Derrick Baugh, Jordan Saylor, Eddie Dunn, Dale, Darrell, Larry, Lonnie and Joey Dowell. Honorary pallbearer is Randy Dowell.

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Sunday, May 04, 2008 - The Hutchinson News, Kansas  

SHANKS, Roy  

November 04, 1918 - May 02, 2008  

Roy Shanks, 89, died May 2, 2008, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born Nov. 4, 1918, in Stanford, Ky., the son of Augustus and Flaudia Mae Harland Shanks.

He was a United States Army Air Corp veteran serving during World War II. He was a home builder, moving from Tampa, Fla., to Hutchinson, in 2000. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Shriners.

On July 14, 1943, he married Edith Jane Russell in San Antonio, Texas. She died Aug. 15, 2005. Survivors include: Barbara L. Moots and her husband Bruce, Hutchinson; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and five sisters.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. Memorials may be sent to the Hutchinson Public Library in care of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 528 North Main, Hutchinson, Ks., 67501.

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Monday, March 05, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger  

SHEPPERSON, Christine Lane  

March 11, 1925 - March 03, 2012 

MORELAND — Christine Lane Shepperson, 86, of Forkland, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, at home.

Born March 11, 1925, in Ellisburg, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Belle Wilson Lane. She was retired from American Greeting and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Shepperson.

Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Chester Shepperson; three sons, Ralph Shepperson of Waco, Donnie (Connie) Shepperson of Stanford and Steve Shepperson of Forkland; two daughters, June (Ed) Wright of Versailles and Barbara Ann (Bill) Mirabelli of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson, Donnie Shepperson Jr., and Jill Wright Smith; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Stacy Wilson and Bro. Tony Stevens. Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jim Roessler, Maurice and Troy Maddox, Danny Pike, Buddy Southerland and Chester Swearinger.

Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren and her caregivers.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

SMITH, Kenneth E. Jr.

May 11, 1953 - March 09 2012

BRODHEAD — Kenneth E. Smith Jr., 58, of Crab Orchard, died March 9 in Lincoln County.

Born May 11, 1953, in Stanford, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Pauline Harris Smith. He worked as a maintenance man at Novelis Recycling in Berea for many years and was a member of Valley Baptist Church in Cartersville.

Other survivors include five children, Ken (Suzy) Smith of Brodhead, Jacob Smith of Midlothian, Texas, and Crystal Smith, Kalieb Smith and Aaron Smith, all of Crab Orchard; three grandchildren, Samantha Lynn Bullins, Leah Smith-Rowe and Jordan Lee Rowe; two brothers, Ronnie Smith of Brodhead and Randy Smith of Crab Orchard; and a sister, Sherry Stevenson of Stanford.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Smith.

Visitation and a memorial service were Wednesday at Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals. The Rev. Dan Gutenson officiated.

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Monday, March 26, 2012 - Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

SPIRES, Margaret A. Wilham

March 02, 1934 - March 25, 2012

Margaret Ann Wilham Spires, widow of Edward Spires, died Sunday, March 25th at Ft. Logan Hospital, Stanford. Margaret had been ill for several years.

Margaret and her beloved Ed made their home in Georgia for 35 years until Ed's death in 1997, and her sister, Ruth Young's death in 1998. Margaret then moved back to Kentucky, to be close to family, and settled in Stanford. Margaret attended Burgin United Methodist Church with her sister, other family members and her good Christian friends. Margaret was the daughter of the late Truman Wilham and Helen Wilder Cole.

Margaret is survived by her sister, Patsy W. Hayslett; a sister-in-law, Jeannette Mullins; a brother-in-law, Burt Spires; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 11 a.m. until time for the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home Stanford. The service will be led by Brother Doug Lester, burial will be in Mt. Moriah Christian Church Cemetery, next to her love, Ed.

Casket bearers will be Brian Bartley, Luke Austin, Sherman Camden, II, Fred Robinson, Adam McRay, Alex McRay and Jerry Mullins.

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Friday, March 09, 2012 - Advocate-Messenger

STEINHAUER, Earl Eugene

Earl Eugene Steinhauer, 75, husband of Jean Holtzclaw Steinhauer, died March 7, 2012, at his residence.

Born Dec. 25, 1936, in Lincoln County, Ky., he was the son of the late Freebert William and Viola Cox Steinhauer. He was an Air Force veteran, a member of Crow Station Investment Club, a past member of the Lion’s Club and worked in the quality assurance departments for Whirlpool and Panasonic. Earl was a member and former deacon of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church where he taught youth Sunday school classes for several years. He was also co-owner of World Wide Fabrics for 27 years, a Hospice volunteer and was a funeral director for Pruitt Funeral Home many years ago.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Daniel F. Steinhauer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Ben, Forest, Freebert and Fritz Steinhauer; and three sisters, Clara Bodner, Annie Burton and Lydia Ruth Davis.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Valentine, Phil Quinn and Keith Stillwell officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ernest Martin, Bernard Montgomery, Paul Bodner, Quince Arnold, Bill Peniston and Dennis Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Servant Sunday School Class of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Stith Funeral Home.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009 - Lexington Herald- Leader  

TAYLOR, Joyce Burton Davidson

TAYLOR Joyce Davidson, 54, widow of Larry Adams Taylor, died Tue, May 12, 2009 at Central Baptist Hospital.

 Born in Hamilton, OH to Lucille Turpin Dishon and the late Colliver Burton. She was a former secretary for Paul Miller Ford and a member of Highlands Baptist Church. 

 She is also survived by 3 sisters, Shelia (Ronnie) Young, Corbin, Kathy (James) Dickey, Nicholasville, and Lynne (Curtis) Carter, Lexington; 2 brothers, Gilbert (Ruth Ann) Burton, Campbellsville, and Charles Burton, Pennsylvania, and several nieces and nephews.

 She is preceded in death by 2 daughters, Jennifer Michelle Davidson and Julia Dawn Davidson, a sister, Martina Jenkins, and a step father, Porter Dishon. A memorial service will be held on Fri, May 15, 2009, 6pm at Highlands Baptist Church with Rev. J.K. Pierce officiating. Private burial in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. www.clarklegacycenter.com

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Saturday, December 13, 2003 - Indianapolis Star, IN  

WESTERFIELD, Violet M. Breedlove

Violet M. Breedlove Westerfield, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2003 in her residence.

She was the owner and operator of Westerfield & Supply's Greenhouse and a member of the University Heights Christian Church and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

She was born April 17, 1919 in Stanford, KY to James R. and Anna E. Flanary Breedlove. Her husband, Edward W. Westerfield; and a daughter, Ada J. Kibby preceded her in death.

Survivors include: daughters, Anna I. Baker, Violet Lee Unversaw, and Sharon K. Via; sons, Edward R. and William J. Westerfield ; 23 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 13 in the G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, with visitation from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12 and from 11 a.m. until services on Saturday. Burial is in Washington Park East Cemetery.

[Sister of the late Bessie M. Breedlove Abner, 2002]

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Wednesday, September 08, 2004 - The Marion Star, Ohio  

WOOD, Jacob Essex

MARION -- Jacob Essex Wood, age 6, of Linn Hipsher Road, Marion, was taken to heaven on Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, following a tragic accident.

He was born Dec. 18, 1997, the son of Jay Essex and Cindy Sue (Flinchbaugh) and sister Emily Kathleen Wood. They shared wonderful times as a family and their loss is irreplaceable.

Surviving grandparents included Betty and Cliff Evans, Kathy and Carroll Flinchbaugh and great-grandparents, Florence [Brummett] and George Dye and Grata Thacker. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Jim Wood. Other relatives include, Jamie and Abbey Wood, Upper Sandusky, Jeremy, Jenny and Mira Wood, Columbus, and Tim Kelly and Sara Flinchbaugh. He will also be missed by numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and friends.

Jacob was a first grader at Ridgedale Elementary School. He loved life and enjoyed all the activities that made a 6-year-old happy including playing with their dog Jax.

Jacob's smile would light up a room and the love he shared would melt your heart. His time with us was much too short but the memories we treasure will bring comfort until we are together again.

Calling hours will be observed on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ on Richland Road. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. with Russell Howard, minister, officiating. Boyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.