Lincoln County

Lincoln County, KY Obituaries File #108©

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.      

CARPENTER, Lt. Col. Glen Dow   CARROLL, Myrtle Wayne Rucker   CASON, Clinton L.  
CHARLTON, Barbara Kaye Green   CUNAGIN, Katrina Shawn Turner  

DILLINGHAM, Dennis William

DOWNS, Randell Edward   DUNCAN, James A.   EADES, Connie "Con" Dale  
EGNER, Junior Ben   ELAM, Charles William  

FLOYD, Margaret Ellen Stringer

FOLEY, Vernon Wayne   GLASS, Mary Ellen Godbey   GOOCH, Wilma Story  
GOURLEY, Audrey C.   GOURLEY, Bobby George  

GOURLEY, Sharon L.

GRIFFIETH, Gladys Adams   GROSS, Correne Smallwood   HARRIS, Ron  
HIBBARD, Jane McFalls   HOPKINS, Johnny  

JACKSON, Bonnie Jean Miller

JOHNSON, Troy Keith   JONES, Kenneth   KENDALL, Vester, Jr.  
LEDFORD, James "Buddy"   MARTINEZ, Ramiro Vasquez  

McGUFFEY, Orville Nelson  

MULLINS, Mary Huff   MULLINS, Myrtle E. Denny   NICELY, Eliza Bradley  
POLSTON, Aleene Mae Griffin   POWELL, Judy Wood  

PRUITT, Lena F. Steward

QUALLS, Anna Mae   RICHARDS, Carrie Lou Russell   RICHEY, Eula Smith  
ROGERS, Lewis Coleman   ROSS, Birdie Mae Reed  

ROUSE, Octavia Hubbard

SANDERS, Geneva Henderson Muse   SCHEFFLER, Christine Blevins     SEARS, Wanda Marie  
SWIFT, Virgil   WILSON, Laura Pearl Southerland  

YOCUM, Donna Faye Bryant

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Wednesday, June 04, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

CARPENTER, Lt. Col. Glen Dow

June 22, 1932 – June 03, 2014

+ U. S. MilitaryVeteran, Korea, Vietnam, Etc.

Lt. Col. (Retired) Glen D. Carpenter, 81, of Danville, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Mary Joe (Anderson) Carpenter of Danville, KY. He was born June 22, 1932 in Mangum, Oklahoma. He was raised in Hobart, Oklahoma and graduated from Hobart High School in 1950. He was the son of Clara Carpenter of Altus, Oklahoma, and the late Lawrence Carpenter.

Col. Carpenter attended the University of Oklahoma and holds degrees in Business Administration and Cooperate Management. He graduated from several Military Officer's schools that include the Special Forces Civil Affairs School, Special Warfare School, Naval Amphibious School, and worked with the Navy Seals. He was classified as a Jungle Expert.

Col. Carpenter served in numerous military assignments within the U.S. Overseas assignments include serving with the Oklahoma 45th Infantry Division during the Korean conflict, as well as assignments in Japan, Okinawa, two tours in Vietnam, Germany, and Panama Canal Zone. Col. Carpenter served on the General Staff of the Ryukyu Islands and was the commander of the Buffalo, N.Y. Armed Forces Examining Station.

Military decorations are: The Combat Infantry Badge, Two Bronze Stars, The Army Joint Service Commendation Medal, Three Army Commendation Medals, The Korean Service Medal with on battle star, The Vietnam Service Medal with five battle stars and received the Vietnamese Honor Medal, Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm and the Vietnam Staff Service Medal.

Upon retirement from the military, Col. Carpenter was the General Manager of the second largest, All Faith Cemetery Cooperation in the San Francisco Bay area.

In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include two daughters: Glenna D. (Tim) Andre' of LaGrange, KY, and Neville Anne (Norbert) McCloskey of Ithaca, N.Y.

A graveside service at Buffalo Springs Cemetery, Stanford, KY, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:30am with Reverend Ronnie Ping officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Spurlin Funeral Home, Stanford is in charge of the arrangements.

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Friday, June 27, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

CARROLL, Myrtle Wayne Rucker

March 27, 1925 – June 27, 2014

Myrtle Wayne Rucker Carroll, 89 of Portland, TN died June 27, 2014 at The Bridge at Highland in Portland, TN. Born March 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Saint Clair and Hattie Mae Morgan Rucker. She had worked at Sears, Roebuck & Company before retiring. She was a Seventh-day Adventist.

Myrtle was preceded in death by a brother, James Marcus Rucker and by five sisters: Amelia Rucker, Leola Pugh, Marveline Bartlett, Dortha Rucker and Martha Clabaugh.

She is survived by a daughter, Betsy White (Mike) of Dunlap, TN and two grandchildren, Jason Dyer of Portland, OR and Shana Dyer Ringer of Chattanooga, TN. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Hatty Gill, Jane Fleshman, Hinton Clabaugh, Jr., James Rucker, Jr. and Rosalee DeAngelo. Services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday June 29, 2014 at Highland Seventh-day Adventist Church in Portland, TN with visitation after 12 Noon.

Burial will be at Moreland Cemetery in Moreland, KY with a Graveside Service on Monday June 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be after 11:30 am Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland.

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Sunday, July 20, 2014 – Barnett-Demrow & Fox Funeral Home

CASON, Clinton L.

August 16, 1965 – July 18, 2014

Clinton L. Cason, age 48, of Ellison-Eubank Road in Eubank, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born Monday, August 16, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of Wilma Martin Cason of Eubank and the late Carl Leamon Cason.  Clinton built windows for Vinylmax for many years.  He attended Polly Ann Baptist Church.  He loved video games, playing his guitar, and was a collector of many things.

In addition to his mother, Clinton leaves behind three brothers, Michael A. Cason of Eubank, Carl David Cason (Cindy) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Phillip E. Cason of Cincinnati, Ohio; and one sister, Deborah G. Shrewsbury (Kevin) of Cincinnati, Ohio.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Linda Lou Lunsford.

A Graveside Service will be held 12Noon Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Pilot Cemetery with Bro. Kerry Jones officiating the service.  Burial will immediately follow the service.

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Saturday, July 05, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

CHARLTON, Barbara Kaye Green

March 09, 1945 – July 04, 2014

Barbara Kaye Charlton, 69, of Highland Heights, KY passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at Providence Healthcare Of Gallatin. Born March 9, 1945 in Kings Mountain, KY she was the daughter of the late Oscar Williard and Mary Josephine Coker Green. She worked in both retail services and was also a truck driver for most of her life. She attended Pleasant Point Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, KY.

Survivors include three sons: Oscar Shannon Pumphrey of Kings Mountain, KY, Brian Keith Pumphrey of Highland Heights, KY, and Michael James Charlton of Alexandria, KY, two daughters: Cricket Lynn Pumphrey and Veronika Jolee Dunbar (Terry) all of Highland Heights, KY, one sister: Patsy Carol Reed (James Howard) of Stanford, KY, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son: Williard Jackson Pumphrey.

A one day service has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Visitation will be from 11am – 1pm and funeral service will begin at 1pm with Jason Coulter officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Point Cemetery in Kings Mountain, KY. Casket bearers will be: Brandon Pumphrey, Brian Pumphrey, Terry Dunbar, Michael Charlton, Josh Souders, and Daniel Pumphrey.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

CUNAGIN, Katrina Shawn Turner

February 15, 1970 – June 18, 2014

Katrina Shawn Turner Cunagin, 44 of Crab Orchard, passed away Wednesday, June 18th, at her home. She was the wife of Chad Cunagin whom she married on November 10, 2012. Katrina was born in Versailles, Kentucky on February 15, 1970. She was the daughter of Betty (Flannery) Price. Katrina was a faithful member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church and was a devoted Sunday School teacher. She was an advid supporter for cancer fundraisers and she an inspiration for many Cancer patients and their families. Katrina was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt & a dear friend to many.

Survivors Include, Husband, Chad Cunagin of Crab Orchard, Mother, Betty & Husband Ken Price of Crab Orchard, Daughter, Brandy Caudill & Fiancι Tony Dishon of Crab Orchard, Son, Dalton Killen of Crab Orchard, Brothers; Alan Turner of Cuba, Missouri, Jamie Turner & Wife Riki of Brodhead, Sister, Benita & Husband Greg Brock of Crab Orchard,  3 Step Brothers: Randall, Rodney & Dustin Price, Step Sister, Candace Smith. Father & Mother-In-Law, Mike & Sharon Cunagin of Brodhead, Several Nieces & Nephews and 2 Great Nephews.

Katrina also leaves behind her little dog, Samson that she dearly loved.

Katrina was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents, Ralph & Nellie Turner and Step Father, Lonnie Martin

Pallbearers Include: Greg Brock, Tony Dishon, Andrew Turner, Carl & Jason Smith and Charles Cunagin

Funeral Services: 11 am, Saturday, June 21, 2014,at Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Officiating: Bro. Isaiah Super

Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery

Visitation will be after 6 PM, Friday, June 20th at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

DILLINGHAM, Dennis William

April 02, 1949 – July 16, 2014

Dennis William Dillingham, 65 died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 after an extended illness. Dennis was born April 2, 1949 in Brodhead, Kentucky. He was the son of the late John W. and Irene Dillingham. He was a former employee of the Hayden Construction Company. He was a member of the Baptist faith.

Survivors Include: Former Wife: Joann Dillingham, Daughters at heart: Angie & Husband Mick Creech, Rebecca & Husband Juan Reyes, Gena & Husband David Sheene, One Sister: Doris Ann Dillingham Correll, Three Brothers: Lonnie & Wife Loretta Dillingham,Danny & Wife Linda Dillingham, Harold Dillingham, Sister in Law: Judy Dillingham. Eight Grandchildren: Tyler, Dalton, Corey, Bo, Vinny, Trevor, Elia & Emilio,  Several Nieces & Nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by One Son, Farand William Dillingham, One Brother: Darrell Dillingham

Funeral Date & Time: 11AM, Saturday, July 19, 2014

Place: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel

Minister: Bro. Ron Meece

Place of Burial: Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 6PM on Friday, July 18th at McKnight Funeral Home

Pallbearers Include: Dalton Walls, Tyler McCool, Bo Martin, Timmy & Dalton Dillingham

Honorary Pallbearers: Corey Walls, Trevor Sheene, Rick Smith, Jeff, John & Jason Dillingham

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Saturday, July 05, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

DOWNS, Randell Edward

January 21, 1947 – July 04, 2014

Randell Edward Downs, 67, of Stanford, KY died Friday, July 4, 2014, at EMRMC in Danville, KY. He was born January 21, 1947 to Eva Sears Downs and the Late Leslie Downs. He was retired from SDS Service in Danville, KY and attended Faith Temple Church in Jesus Name.

Survivors include a son, Shane Edward Downs of Stanford, KY, two daughters, Treva Downs of Liberty, KY and Michelle Hall of Indiana; his mother, Eva Sears Downs of Stanford, KY; a brother, Harshall Downs of Stanford, KY and a sister, Patsy Coomer of Junction City, KY; four grandchildren; he was preceded in death by a son, Randell Dwight Downs.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 6, 2014, from 5-9, funeral service will be 2pm Monday, July 7, 2014, all at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Mark Yocum will be officiating with burial in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Ricky Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Joe Preston, Josh Preston, Mary Brock and David Griffin.

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Friday, May 30, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

DUNCAN, James A.

June 03, 1934 – May 29, 2014

James "Jim" Duncan, 79 of Blue Ash, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 29th, at Bethesda North Hospital. He was the husband of the late Martha Wallace "Wally" Todd Duncan who preceded him in death on March 30, 2012. James was born in the Hummel Community of Rockcastle County Kentucky on June 2, 1934. He was the son of the late William Garvin & Bessie (McGuire) Duncan.

James was a member ofthe Fellowship Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ohio and was a retired employee of General Motors.

Survivors Include, his two loving daughters, Vicki Duncan of Blue Ash and Glynna & Her Husband Steve Hanrahan of Loveland, Ohio

Also surviving is his Four Grandchildren, Carrie Todd, Kyle Hanrahan, Jordan (Chad) Lowe and Leah Hanrahan and his Five Great Grandchildren Lydia, Adrian, Logan, Lilly and Peyton

In addition to his loving wife and parents, James was preceded in death by three Brothers, Harold, Louis and William Garvin Duncan, Jr. (born and died 1926, Buried at Hummel, KY ),  and his sister, Ruby Coffee

Family and Friends wil be received after 12:30pm on Tuesday, June 3rd at McKnight Funeral Home and Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM with Bro. Dan Gutenson Officiating. Burial will follow at the Crab Orchard Cemetery.

[See Obit File # 89 for Martha Todd Duncan]

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Saturday, July 12, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

EADES, Connie "Con" Dale

March 30, 1955 – July 12, 2014

Connie “Con” Dale Eades, 59 of Independence, KY, formerly of Moreland, died Saturday, July 12, 2014. Born March 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Guy R. and Alma Atchley Eades. He was a system analyst for Fifth-Third Bank and a US Navy veteran.

He is survived by his daughter, Cassie Elizabeth Beavers and grandson, Thomas Beavers of Georgetown; four sisters: Bonnie (Delbert) Maddox of Moreland, Ruth (Rickey) Cochran of Moreland, Kathy (Ken) Fletcher of FL and Nellene New of Louisville; and four brothers: Randall Eades of Junction City, Kenneth (Karen) Eades of Moreland, Manuel (Anette) Eades of Georgetown and Keith (Brigette) Eades of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Chris Smith. Burial will be in Moreland Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers are C.J. Vaught, Adam LaVey, Ken Fletcher, Kenneth, Randall and Manuel Eades, and Rickey and Richie Cochran.

Visitation is 11 am-2 pm, Wednesday.

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Monday, June 16, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

EGNER, Junior Ben

September 01, 1928 – June 16, 2014

+ U. S. Army Veteran

Junior Ben Egner, 85 of South Shore, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was the widower of Ruby Johnson Egner. He was born September 1, 1928 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Ben and Molly Carroll Egner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army

Survivors Include: Sons: Edward & Wife Ruby Egner of Portsmouth, Ohio, William Egner of Cleum, Washington, Daughter: Gracy Lee & Husband Kenny Norton of Cornersville, IN., One Sister Jackie Falconberry, 14 Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren

Preceded In Death by: Wife, Ruby Johnson Egner, Two sons, Gilbert and Hubert Egner, One Grandson, Rex Edward Norton, Three Sisters & One Brother.

Date and Time of Services: Thursday, June 19th, 2014 at 12 Noon

Place of Services: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel

Minister: Bro. Dan Gutenson

Place of Burial: Dix River Church of Christ Cemetey with Military Funeral Honors by the Caswell

Saufley American Legion Post # 18 of Stanford, KY

Visitation will be after 6PM on Wednesday, June 18th at McKnight Funeral Home.

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Monday, June 16, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

ELAM, Charles William

November 11, 1928 – June 16, 2014

+ U. S. Army Veteran, Korea

Charles William Elam, 85, of Crab Orchard, Kentucky, died Monday evening, June 16, 2014, at Christian Care Center in Lancaster, Kentucky.

Charles was the husband of Betty J. Simpson Elam, whom he married Nov. 12, 1953. Born Nov. 11, 1928, in Crab Orchard, he was the son of the late Charles F. Elam and Lorena Harris Elam. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Silver Star recipient of the Korean War.

He was a longtime deacon of Crab Orchard Baptist Church, and he was a former maintenance foreman of the Lincoln County Fiscal Court. He was a member of Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 18 of Stanford, Kentucky, a member of Crab Orchard Masonic Lodge 636 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite and a Shiner. Mr. Elam was a Kentucky Colonel and former board member of Crab Orchard Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; son Rodney and his wife Judy Elam of Crab Orchard; four grandchildren, Justin and wife Shae Elam, Tonya and husband Darren Pike, Seth Elam and his friend Sandy Miller, Tara Elam and her friend Derik Byrd; four great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Cheyenne Elam and Brady and Brock Pike; and a sister, Lizzie and husband Dee Harrison. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline and Dorothy Jameson, and one brother, Pete Elam.

The funeral will be noon Friday, June 20, at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Isaiah Super officiating. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville with military honors by Caswell Saufley American Legion Post 18. Pallbearers will be Justin, Seth, Wyatt and Pete Elam, Darren Pike and Derik Byrd. Honorary pallbearers will be Cheyenne Elam, Brady and Brock Pike and John Sims.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014 – Commonwealth Journal

FLOYD, Margaret Ellen Stringer

July 14, 1942 – June 23, 2014

Margaret Ellen Floyd, 71, of Somerset, Ky., departed this life on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Margaret was born on July 14, 1942, in Waynesburg, Ky., to the late Quantrell and Esther Stringer. She was a cook for Woodson Bend Resort. Margaret was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived by her children: three sons, Jimmy Floyd, of Monticello, Ky., Kenneth "Junior" Floyd, of Somerset and Ralph James Floyd, also of Somerset; four daughters, Frances Floyd, of Somerset, Angel Elliott (and Ralph Mayfield), of Nancy, Ky., Violet Pitman, of Somerset, and Janice Allen Floyd, also of Somerset; two sisters, Helen Stringer, of Mich. and Aline (and Don) Ryan, also of Mich.; 20 grandchildren, Lola, Barbra, Jimmy, Roy, Shawn, Willie, Crystal, Ashley, Christopher, April, Ashley, Johnathan, Josh, Dustin, Shantell, Brian, Amber, Brad, Rhonda, and Shawnda; 32 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and many friends who will miss her dearly.

Preceding Margaret in death were her parents; her husband, Kenneth Eldon Floyd; and her brother, Elvin Stringer.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

Her funeral service will follow the gathering at 3 p.m. Bro. Randy Wiles will officiate the funeral service.

You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at

our website:  www.lakecumberlandfuneralservice.com.

Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Margaret Ellen Floyd. 

[Kenneth Eldon Floyd buried at Cooks Chapel Methodist Cemetery – b. 03 March 1938 – d. 27 Dec 2004] 

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Saturday, June 28, 2014 – Morris & Hislope Funeral Home Notice  

FOLEY, Vernon Wayne  

January 17, 1956 – June 28, 2014

Vernon Wayne Foley, 58, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY.

He was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky on January 17, 1956, son of the late LeRoy and Maudie Salyers Foley.

He is survived by four children, Chris & (Shonda) Foley, Tina & (Tim) Coffey, Emma & (Fred) Walters and Terry Foley, grandchildren, Justin Foley, Kearstyn Foley, Jerica Foley, Dylan Foley, Christian Foley, Chris Gilliam, Starr Coffey, Ethan Henry, Daliyah Rowe, Ricky Rowe, Kayla Walters and Bradley Walters, one brother, Carmon & (Anita) Foley, four sisters, Mildred & (Danny) Snow, Margaret & (Billy) Meeks, Brenda & (Herbie) Martin and Betty & (Larry) Trowbridge and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elvin Foley and David Foley and two sisters, Mary Ester Foley and Eva Odell Foley. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Private services will be held. 

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Friday, June 27, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

GLASS, Mary Ellen Godbey

June 26, 1957 – June 26 2014

Mary Ellen Godbey Glass, 57, of Stanford, KY passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. She was born June 26, 1957 in Danville, KY to Herbert and Evelyn VanHook Godbey. She worked for American Greetings Inc. for 38 years and was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her husband of 37 years: Danny Glass of Stanford, KY, one son: Chris Glass (Adrienne) of Waynesburg, KY, one daughter: Heather Glass of Stanford, KY, three brothers: Herbert Godbey of Crestview, FL, Jeff Godbey (Sharon) of Waynesburg, KY, Richard Godbey (Darla) of Stanford, KY, two sisters: Rebecca Thacker (Sim) and April Bowen (Johnathon) both of Stanford, KY, four grandchildren: Dagan Robbins and Janssen Robbins both of Stanford, KY, Kendall Glass and Khloie Glass both of Waynesburg, KY, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 29, 2014 from 5-9pm. Funeral service will be Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2pm with Reverends Brad King, Lewis Walter, and Johnny Adamson officiating. Both services will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY. Casket bearers are: Chad Godbey, Kirk Godbey, Jacob Rice, Michael Glass, Brian Glass, and Shawn Glass.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

GOOCH, Wilma Story

May 27, 1932 – June 09, 2014

Wilma Story Gooch, 82, of Stanford, KY passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born May 27, 1932 in Waynesburg, KY to the late Henry "Carter" and Bertha Payne Story, she was the widow of the late Carroll B. Gooch. She worked as a bookkeeper for Lincoln Lumber Company and was also a member of Stanford Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son: Jeff Gooch (Cathy) and one daughter: Jan Hawkins (Doug) both of Louisville, KY, three brothers: Darrel, Glen, and Randy Story all of Waynesburg, KY, one sister: Phyllis McMichael of Louisville, KY, two grandchildren: J.D. Hawkins and Michael Hawkins, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Georgia Padgett, Willard Story, Harold Story, Selma Reynolds, and Ray Story.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 5-9pm. Funeral service will be Friday, June 13, 2014 at 2pm with Brother Max Hester officiating. Both services will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

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Gourley, Audrey C.

Audrey C. Gourley was born 07 March1923 Lincoln County, Kentucky , died 07 Mar 1995 Indianapolis, Marion Co. IN.

Son of George and Myrtle Slone Gourley. Preceded in death by his wife, Reba B. Gourley (born 03 July 1926 – died  15 Jan 1 994). Father of Sharon L. Gourley (d. 2012)

Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Thursday, July 10, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

GOURLEY, Bobby George

July 01, 1934 – July 10, 2014Top of Form

Bobby G. Gourley, 80, of Stanford, KY passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at home. Born July 1, 1934 in Highland, KY to the late George and Myrtle Slone Gourley, he was a retired employee of Panasonic Inc. in Danville, KY. Mr. Gourley was a friend to many and especially loved to play golf. He was also a member of Mount Moriah Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years: Wanda Yentsch Gourley of Stanford, KY, one son: Darrell Gourley (Crystal), one daughter: Vicky VanHook (Donnie) both of Stanford, KY, five grandchildren: Heather Caldwell (Chad) of Danville, KY, Alex Gourley, Andrew Gourley, Josh Ray, and Jacob Ray all of Stanford, KY, two great-grandchildren: Addison and Baylee Caldwell, one brother: Dave Gourley (Mavis) of Michigan, three sisters: Wanda Lewis (Glen) of Ohio, Rose Grubbs of Indiana, and Betty Lou Preston (Holman) of Lancaster, KY, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends and golfing buddies.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Carl Gourley of Stanford, KY and Audrey Gourley of Indiana.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford from 5-9pm. Funeral service will be Monday, July 14, 2014 at Mount Moriah Christian Church in Highland, KY at 2pm. Reverends Brad King and Bill Gooch will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Mount Moriah Christian Church Cemetery.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home Notice

GOURLEY, Sharon L.

April 05, 1954 – June 12, 2012

Sharon L. Gourley, 58, of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at her residence.

Born on April 5, 1954 to Audry C. and Reba James Gourley in Stanford, Kentucky. Sharon graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1972. She had previously been employed by RCA, Polygram, and most recently by Sigma – Tau Pharmasource in the shipping and receiving department. Spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren is what Sharon enjoyed the most.

Survivors include her two sons: Eric Gourley and Zachary Whittaker; four siblings: Margaret Dilley, Dianne Gourley, Audry C. Gourley Jr., and Jim Gourley; four grandchildren, three nieces, and four nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 P.M. on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Wilson St.Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Sterling Gerber Chapel 5950 E. Thompson Rd., Indianapolis. Interment will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday from 4 until 8 P.M.

 

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Monday, June 09, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

GRIFFIETH, Gladys Adams

June 28, 1941 -  June 08, 2014

Gladys Adams Griffieth, 72 of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford. Gladys was born in Jackson County on June 28, 1941 to the late Frank and Margaret June (Earls) Adams. She was a member of the Deep Creek Baptist Church in Harrodsburg.

Survivors Include six Children: Thelma Marie (Henry) Bishop of Salvisa, KY, Imogene Griffieth of Burgin, KY., Preston Griffieth, III of Hustonville, KY., Johnny Lee Griffieth of Hardinsburg, KY., Teresa Faye Griffieth of Bronson, FL., Margaret June Agee of Lexington, KY., Three Brothers; Bobby, Ricky and Bill Lady, 16 Grandchildren & 15 Great Grandchildren

In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by a sister, Gayle Lady.

Private Memorial Services for Family and Special Friends will be held on Tuesday, June 17 at 11 AM at the New Hope First Church of God. Interment at Griffith Family Cemetery.

McKnight Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements

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Saturday, June 07, 2014 – Morris & Hislope Funeral Home Notice

GROSS, Correne Smallwood

December 13, 1931 – June 07, 2014

Correne Gross, age 82, a native of Waynesburg, Lincoln County, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at her home in Danville, KY. She had been in failing health for several years. The daughter of Lester and Verna (Mitchell) Smallwood, she was born December 13, 1931. Her parents preceded her in death.

Mrs. Gross was a 1950 graduate of Waynesburg High School, Lincoln County. In 1981, she retired from R.L. Polk & Company, Cincinnati, OH as administrative assistant to the company accountant.

She married Roy G. Gross of Boone County, KY, on February 27, 1971. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2005 in Ocala, FL. The couple had no children. Already in failing health, Mrs. Gross returned to Kentucky three years after Roy's death to be closer to family who cared for her needs.

She is survived by three sisters, A. Willena Cook (widow of Kenneth M. Cook) of Monroe, OH; Phyllis S. Emerson of Sautee-Nacoochee, GA; and Velma (Charles) Johnson of Danville, KY. She is also survived by a special stepson, Gregory Gross, by several nieces and nephews, and by countless friends across several states, all of whom mourn her passing.

At her death, Mrs. Gross was a member of First Baptist Church, Danville, KY.

Visitation will be held between 12 Noon and 2 PM on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home, Science Hill, KY. The funeral service will be conducted by the Reverend Tim Mathis at the funeral home immediately following visitation. Interment will follow at Double Springs Cemetery, Waynesburg, KY, next to her husband, Roy.

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Monday, June 02, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

HARRIS, Ron

August 28, 1953 – June 01, 2014

Ron Harris, 60, of Waynesburg, KY passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at home. He was born August 28, 1953 to the late Rollin and Lillie Delaney Harris.

Survivors include one son: Kyle Harris, two daughters: Whitney Harris and Kaylyn Harris all of Waynesburg, KY, one step-son: Phillip Greer of Science Hill, KY, two step-daughters: Ranell Tillett (Rick) of Stanford, KY, and Stacy Wiggins (McKinely) of Birmingham, AL, two brothers: Ronnie Rudolph (Jeri) of Benton, KY, and Donnie Rudolph (Fay) of Gilbertville, KY, four sisters: Ruth Caudill and Rose H. Leach both of Waynesburg, KY, Brenda Lambert (Keith) of Calvin City, KY, and Martha Mackey (Ted) of Russellville, AR, six step-grandchildren (expecting 7th in October), and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his fiancι: Valerie Travis.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 5-8pm. Funeral service will be Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 11am. Both services will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Burial will follow at Olive Cemetery in Waynesburg, KY.

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Monday, June 16, 2014 – Barnett-Demrow & Fox Funeral Home Notice

HIBBARD, Jane McFalls

November 29, 1946 – June 14, 2014

Jane McFalls Hibbard, age 67, of North Fishing Creek Road in Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  Born Friday, November 29, 1946 in Kings Mountain, she was the daughter of the late Amos & Lillian Derry McFalls.  She was the widow of the late Art Hibbard, who preceded her in death February 2, 2014.  Jane worked as a van driver for Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center for 28 years.  She was of the Methodist faith, a member of the Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, and loved to cook.

Jane leaves behind one daughter, Lisa Fletcher (Larry) of Stanford; three brothers, Wayne McFalls and Jerry McFalls (Lynn) both of Kings Mountain, and Robert McFalls (Terry Adams) of Lexington; two grandchildren, Joshua Lee Ingram (Amber) of Kings Mountain and Dustin Ingram (Brittany) of Eubank; three great-grandchildren, Branstin, Aubrey, and Haley Ingram; four step-grandchildren, Ashley Fletcher, Matthew Foley, and Brittany Foley, and Greg Foley; nephew, Travis McFalls (April); niece, Tiffany McFalls-Smith (James Smith); and several other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Graveside service will be held 1:00PM Monday, June 16, 2014 at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford with Bro. David Gambrel and Rev. Robert McFalls officiating the service.  Jane’s grandsons, Wayne McFalls, Jerry McFalls, Larry Fletcher, and Matthew Foley will serve as Active Pallbearers.  Jane’s great-grandchildren, Brittany Ingram, Amber Ingram, Diane Mounce, Linda Grigson, and Regina Phillips will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

A Celebration of Jane & Art’s Life will be held 4:30PM-7:00PM Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center-100 Senior Way, Stanford, KY 40484, with a service beginning at 7:00PM.

Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, is entrusted with Jane's arrangements.  Guest Book at www.barnettdemrowandfox.com.

[See Obituary File # 105 for Art Hibbard]

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

HOPKINS, Johnny

November 09, 1919 – September 28, 2009

Johnny Hopkins, 89, passed away Monday, September 28th, 2009 at Terrace Nursing & Rehab in Berea, Kentucky. Johnny was born November 9, 1919 in Garrard Co., Kentucky and was the son of the late Ewell and Ellen Saylor Hopkins. He lived in Alexandria, Kentucky for many years while he was employed as a driver and dock handler for Dixie Ohio Express Co. in Cincinnati. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy attaining the rank of Seaman First Class. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the First 12 Mile Baptist Church in Alexandria, Ky. He was the widower of Thelma Ann Manning Hopkins who preceded him in death on August 24, 1994.

Survivors Include: Four Children: Phyllis & Husband Roger Adams of Crab Orchard,  Yvonne & husband Les Wolfe of Buford, GA, Keith & wife Nyra Hopkins and Rory & wife Sharon Hopkins of Alexandria, KY,  One Sister: Eunice Causey of Crab Orchard, 13 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren, Several Neices & Nephews also survive. A Special Friend: Ann Calloway.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by: 2 Children: June Martin and John Randall Hopkins, 16 Brothers & Sisters

Date & Time of Services: 2PM Friday, October 2, 2009.

Minister: Bro. Kaywood Morris

Place of Burial: Hopkins Cemetery with Military Rites by The Caswell Saufley American Legion Post # 18

Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2009 from 12 Noon until 2PM Funeral Service Time at McKnight Funeral Home.

Pallbearers Include: Anthony Adams, Daniel Hopkins, Leslie Wolfe,Jr., Rick Martin, Ron & Tyler Crowder. Honorary Pallbearers Include: U.S. Saylor & Larry Causey

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Friday, May 30, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

JACKSON, Bonnie Jean Miller

March 19, 1929 – May 29, 2014

Bonnie Jean Jackson, 85, of Crab Orchard, passed away Thursday, May 29th, at the Rockcastle County Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was the wife of Clarence Jackson, Jr. whom she married on April 9, 1979. Bonnie was born in Lancaster, Kentucky on March 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Willie and Sarah Catherine Saylor Miller. She was a member of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church.

Bonnie is survived by three daughters:  Lana & Husband David Denney of Broughtontown, Carolyn & Husband Bill Shelton of Crab Orchard, Tina & Husband Rodney Murphy of Lancaster,  three sons: Ben Turner & Wife Diane of Lorimor, Iowa, Brad Turner of Crab Orchard, Lonnie Turner & Wife Latisha of Cyprus Spring, FL., Five Step Children: Carol Jean Jackson of of Brodhead, Darlene Hopkins of Crab Orchard, Patricia Joseph of Lancaster,Vickie McClure of Brodhead, Robyn Jackson of Crab Orchard

15 Grandchildren and Several Great & Great Great Grandchildren

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her First Husband, James Carl Turner; Son, Anthony Turner, Step Son, Dale Jackson; Brothers, Raymond & Alfred Miller; Sisters, Henrietta Hicks, Burnett Poynter, Beatrice Elder, Georgia Miller & Elizabeth Brock; and Grandson, Wesley Denney

Pallbearers Include: Brian Denney, Brandon Murphy, Rodney Miller, Steven, Gerald & Jason Turner

Honorary Pallbearers: Timothy Scott Shelton & Anthony Rowland Turner

Funeral Services: 2:00 PM, Monday, June 2, 2014 at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel

Officiating: Jessica Hall

Place of Burial: Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery

Visitation will be after 5 PM, Sunday, June 1, 2014 at McKnight Funeral Home.

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Tuesday, July 09, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

JOHNSON, Troy Keith

March 09, 1971 – July 07, 2014

Troy Keith Johnson, 43, of Stanford, KY died Monday, July 7, 2014 at UK Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born March 9, 1971 in Lancaster, KY to Glenda Turner Johnson and the late Delmer Johnson. He was a self-employed roofer and a member of Faith Temple Church in Jesus Name.

Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Jamie Johnson of Stanford, KY; three children, Keith Johnson, Angel Hill (Mitch) and Chelsey Johnson, all of Stanford, KY; his mother Glenda Trent; Step-mother, Diane Johnson, both of Stanford, KY; three brothers, Daniel Johnson (Julie) of Crab Orchard, KY, Dennis Johnson (Stephanie) and Charlie Trent, both of Stanford, KY; two sisters, Angela Turner (Steven) and Angela Hensley, both of Stanford, KY; two grandchildren, Kynlee Hill and Kaylynn Johnson,

Visitation and funeral service will both be Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Spurlin Funeral Home Stanford. Visitation beginning at 11am with the funeral service at 2pm. Brother Mark Yocum will be officiating the service. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

 

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Saturday, June 07, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

JONES, Kenneth

April 17, 1923 –  June 07, 2014

Kenneth Jones, 91 of Liberty passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. Born April 17, 1923, he was the son of the late Russell and Violet Russell Jones.
He was an avid woodworker and loved to fish and bird hunt.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey; brothers, Freeman and Elwood; and sisters, Mary Snow and Helen Jeffries. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maxine
Smith Jones; son, Gary Stephen (wife, Nancy) Jones, of Liberty, and three sisters: Elizabeth Cooley of TN, Margaret Roberts of Danville and Viva Rothwell of Moreland.

Services will be at 1 pm, Wednesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Rev. David Smith with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 pm, Tuesday.

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Friday, May 30, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

KENDALL, Vester, Jr.

November 19, 1923 – May 29, 2014

+ U. S. Army, WWII

Vester Kendall, Jr., 90 of Moreland passed away Thurs., May 29, 2014. Born Nov. 19, 1923 in Ohio he was the son of the late Vester, Sr. and Catherine Gaddis Kendall. He was
Railroad Yard Conductor, farmer and owned and operated Kendall’s Grocery in Moreland.

 He served in the US Army and was a WWII Veteran.

 He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Frances; 1 brother, Willard and 1 sister, Linnie Dunn. He is survived by 2 sons: Eddie (Pam) Kendall of Danville and Darrell (Donna) Kendall of Moreland; 2 daughters: Cathy (Frank) Horton of Stanford and Barbara Kendall of Moreland; 1 sister Allene Combs of Cincinnati, OH; 8 grandchildren: Melissa Harris, Danielle Stevens, Natasha Middleton, Rebecca Patterson, Brent Kendall, Tonya Kendall, Keshia Newell and Dustin Kendall and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2;30 pm, Sunday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Ronnie Ping with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 PM on Saturday.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

LEDFORD, James "Buddy"

March 20, 1925 – June 18, 2014

+ U. S. Military Veteran

James (Buddy) Ledford, Jr.,age 89 of Danville formerly of Crab Orchard, Kentucky died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was born March 20, 1925 in Crab Orchard. He was the son of the late James P., Sr. and Winnie Baker Ledford. He was a member of Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville. He was a graduate of Crab Orchard High School Class of 1943. He was the only individual to have been a graduate, teacher, coach and principal of Crab Orchard High School. After graduation he entered the military in the middle of World War II. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army who received a Purple Heart. After his military service he graduated from Eastern Kentucky University. He taught science at Crab Orchard from 1955-57 and then became principal in 1963. In 1968 he joined the Kentucky Dept. of Education where he worked for over two decades. After retirement he really enjoyed spending time with family and going fishing as much as possible.

Survivors Include; his wife, Sarah Carr Ledford,two Children, Butch and Wife Anne Ledford of Danville, Rita Sharon an Husband David Perkins. Three Grandchildren: D.J. Perkins, Julie (Kevin) Young, Jamie (Brandon) Collins, Four Great Grandchildren: Bostyn, Avery, Quinn & Blair, One Brother, John S. and Wife Jo Ledford of Frankfort

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Liane Dear and a brother, Richard Ledford.

Funeral Date & Time: 10 AM on Monday, June 23, 2014 at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel.

Officiating Minister: Bro. Dan Gutenson

Burial at Crab Orchard Cemetery with military funeral honors by the Caswell Saufley American Legion Post # 18

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2014 at McKnight Funeral Home.

Pallbearers include: Rick Dear, David Scott Ledford, Jamie Wells, Brian McMullin, Brandon Collins and Jeremy Harris, Kevin Young

Honorary Pallbearers: , Jack Tussey, Joe Sims, Ernie Holman & Daniel Proffitt.

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Saturday, May 31, 2014 – Barnett-Demrow-Fox Funeral Home Notice

MARTINEZ, Ramiro Vasquez

July 30, 1922 – May 31, 2014

Ramiro Vasquez “Marty” Martinez, age 91, of KY Hwy 1247 in Waynesburg, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  He was
born Sunday, July 30, 1922 in Monterrey, Mexico.  His loving wife was the late Thelma Martinez, who preceded him in death February 2, 1989.  Marty retired from Penn Ventilator. 
He was an accomplished artist and volunteered with the Arts Program at Kings Mountain Memorial.  Marty attended St. Sylvester Catholic Church.

Marty leaves behind one son, Michael Martinez (fiancι-Teresa Durham) of Waynesburg; one step-daughter, Mildred Padgett of Waynesburg; and two grandchildren, Gabriela Reynolds
of Crab Orchard and Kristian Martinez of Somerset.

A Funeral Service will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. David Gambrel officiating the service.  Burial will follow in
Double Springs
Cemetery.  Michael Martinez, Kristian Martinez, Patrick O’Connor, Dylan O’Connor, Bradley Hoover, Alan Boyer, and Thomas Pope will serve as Active Pallbearers.

A Visitation will be held 11:00AM Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, is entrusted with Marty’s arrangements.  Guest Book available at www.barnettdemrowandfox.com.

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Monday, July 21, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

McGUFFEY, Orville Nelson

January 14, 1933 – July 20, 2014

Orville Nelson McGuffey, 81 of Stanford, KY passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at home. He was born January 14, 1933 in Highland, KY to the late Kelly and Susie Chestnut McGuffey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, attended both Campbellsville University and the University of Kentucky, and was a retired employee of IBM Corporation. He was also a member of Highland Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Nancy McGuffey of Stanford, KY, one son: Mike McGuffey (Sherry) of Stanford, KY, one daughter: Barbara Young (Keith) of Halls Gap, KY, one sister: Doris Coleman (Don) of Bradenton, FL, two granddaughters: Julie Singleton (Brian) of Halls Gap, KY, and Amaya McGuffey of Stanford, KY, two great-grandchildren: Sydney Mullins and Kaylee Grace Singleton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers: J.W., Harold, Lloyd, Roy, and Doyle McGuffey.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 22, 2014 from 5-8pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. A graveside service will be held at 11am at Highland Methodist Church Cemetery
on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 with Reverend Don Scilley officiating.

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Saturday, July 05, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

MULLINS, Mary Huff

April 02, 1946 – July 04, 2014

Mary Mullins, 68, of Stanford, KY passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. Born April 2, 1946 in Hyden, KY, she was the daughter of the late
Claude and Addie Caldwell Huff. She was a homemaker and also a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Waynesburg, KY.

Survivors include her husband: Roy Mullins of Stanford, KY, one son: Ronald F. Mullins (Kim) of London, OH, one daughter: Rhonda Sue Derksen of Nancy, KY, one brother: John Huff of Trenton, OH, two sisters: Sally Lee of Stanford, KY, and Betty Back of North Carolina, two grandchildren: Savanna Coning and Angel Marie Derksen, one great-grandchild: Josiah, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother: Don Huff.

A one day service has been scheduled on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Fairview Baptist Church in Waynesburg, KY. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm with funeral service beginning at 1pm. Reverend Johnny Baker will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery in Waynesburg, KY. Spurlin Funeral Home, Stanford is in charge of the arrangements

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Tuesday, June 03, 2014 – Barnett-Demrow & Fox Funeral Home Notice

MULLINS, Myrtle Evelyn Denny

August 25, 1931 – June 03, 2014

Myrtle Evelyn (Denney) Mullins, age 82, of Brad Petrey Road in Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at her residence.  Born Tuesday, August 25, 1931 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late William Clarence & Latitia Neal Denney.  She was the widow of the late Everett Mullins, who preceded her in death December 11, 1987.  Myrtle was a homemaker and worked at Cowden’s Manufacturing for three years. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  In her spare time, Myrtle enjoyed reading her Bible (which she had read many times through) cooking, gardening, was a big UK fan, and loved watching wrestling, especially John Cena.

Myrtle leaves behind one son, Charles Mullins (Jean) of Crab Orchard; two daughters, Patsy Dowell of Waynesburg and Phyllis Smith (Jeff) of Stanford; one brother, Henry “Bud” Denney (Wanda) of Waynesburg; four sisters, Martha Allene Hodge of Waynesburg, Pauline Harp (Don) of Durham, North Carolina, Alice Louise Bailey of Mt. Sterling, and Mary Reynolds of Eubank; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law, Wanda Mullins of Crab Orchard.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Danny Mullins; one infant daughter, Sandra Faye Mullins; three brothers, William Allen Denney, Robert Denney, and John Franklin Denney; and one sister, Verla Hodge.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Friday, June 6, 2014 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Gentry officiating the service.  Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.  Myrtle’s grandsons will serve as Active Pallbearers.  Her granddaughters and great-grandchildren will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

The Visitation will be held 6-9PM Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the funeral home.

Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, is entrusted with Myrtle’s arrangements.  Guest Book at www.barnettdemrowandfox.com

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Saturday, June 14, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

NICELY, Eliza Bradley

January 12, 1918 – June 14, 2014

Eliza Nicely, 96, of Stanford, KY passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at home. Born January 12, 1918 to the late Willie and Maggie Renner Bradley, she was the widow of the late Hubert Nicely. She was a former employee of Wyler's Grocery in Crab Orchard, KY, Bastin's Clothing and Severance's Department Store in Stanford, KY. She was also a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons: Lester Nicely (Freda) and Harold Nicely (Betty) both of Crab Orchard, KY, one daughter: Juanita Franks (Jerry) of Stanford, KY, one sister: Mary Bastin of Indiana, thirteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Bill and Rothel Bradley and one sister: Alta Burton.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 15, 2014 from 5-9pm. Funeral service will be Monday, June 16, 2014 at 1pm with Reverends Dan Gutenson and Ron Harp officiating. Services will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Burial will follow at Crab Orchard Cemetery in Crab Orchard, KY. Casket bearers are: Tim Nicely, Greg Moore, Larry Nicely, Kevin Wren, Chris Bryant, and John Hoskins.

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Monday, June 16, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

POLSTON, Aleene Mae Griffin

September 05, 1939 – June 15, 2014

Aleene Mae Polston, 74, of Hustonville, KY passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. Born September 5, 1939 in Hustonville, KY to the late Oscar James and Mary Austin Griffin, she was the widow of the late Orville Poston. She was a retired employee of American Greetings Inc. after 30 years of service. She was also a member of Green River Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include one daughter: Lydia Yocum (Mike) of Hustonville, KY, two brothers: Billie Griffin of Hustonville, KY, and Arthur Griffin of Scottsville, KY, one sister: Lucille Boles of Indianapolis, IN, several nieces and nephews, and her buddy "Rowdy Red". In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters: Clara, Patsy, James, Charles, Chester, Eddie, and Paul Griffin.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 5-9pm. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 2pm with Reverend Rick Naylor officiating. Both services will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Burial will follow at McKinney Cemetery in McKinney, KY. Casket bearers are: Sammy Polston, Cody Polston, Hershel Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Eddie "Popcorn" Brown, and Russell Brown.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014 – The Woodford Sun

POWELL, Judy Wood

January 02, 1952 – May 17, 2014

Judy Powell, 62, of Versailles, wife of Wayne Powell, died Saturday, May 17, 2014.

Born Jan. 2, 1952, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of Corine Wood of Lexington and the late Harry Wood.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a son, Travis Powell, Versailles; a sister, Shirley Carter, Lexington; two brothers, Ronnie Wood, Stanford, and Bobby Wood, Lexington; and a granddaughter, Piper Powell.

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, May 20, at Sunset Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Gary Maynard. Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road, Frankfort, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.clarklegacycenter.com.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

PRUITT, Lena Frances Steward

November 19, 1928 – May 28, 2014

Lena Frances (Steward) Pruitt, 85, of Crab Orchard, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28th, at the Golden Living Center in Stanford. She was the widow of Claude Pruitt who preceded her in death on December 24, 1995. Lena was born in Lincoln County on November 19, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Nellie Davis Steward. She was a member of the Watts Chapel Baptist Church.

Lena is survived by daughter, Gail Pruitt Renner, two Sons; Teddy Pruitt of Crab Orchard & Lonnie Pruitt & Wife Carol of Crab Orchard

Lena is also survived by; 7 Grandchildren: Wendy Gayle Campbell, Melinda Lamb, Sharla Higgins, Brittany, Brandon Lee Broaddus, Freddie Pruitt, Jr. and Michael Pruitt, and 9 Great Grandchildren

In addition to her parents and husband, Lena was preceded in death by a Son, Freddie Pruitt and a Brother Wallace "Bud" Steward.

Pallbearers Include: Ronnie Sizemore, Brandon Lee Broaddus, Daniel Brown, Cody Hendrickson, Tyler Lamb & George Hiatt

Funeral Services: 12 Noon, Saturday, May 31, 2014

Place of Service: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel

Officiating: Bro. Dan Gutenson

Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery

Visitation will be from 6 until 9 pm on Friday, May 30, 2014 at McKnight Funeral Home.

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Friday, June 20, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt FuneraL Home Notice

QUALLS, Anna Mae

November 21, 1949 – June 20, 2014

On Friday, June 20, 2014 from her home in Waynesburg, KY, Anna Mae Qualls, 64 went to be with God, joining her parents, Henry W. and Alpha Hatchel Qualls.
She was born Nov. 21, 1949 in Ellisburg, KY, where she lived until the past year.

She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Marie (Kenneth) Gerkey; two granddaughters, Samantha and Stephanie Downs; and great grandson, Kayson Downs, all of Crab Orchard; brother, George Qualls and sister,
Martha Qualls (who lived with her); sister, Carolyn Sue Reed of Casey County; half-sister, Jean Qualls of Lex; and special niece, Tina Reed of Windsor, KY.

Services will be at 1 pm, Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Brad King with burial in McKinney Cemetery. Visitation is after 11 am. Pallbearers are Kenneth Gerkey, Joe Ellis, Larry Wheeler, Zachery Masterson, Josh Bowman and Walter Stiemetz.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

RICHARDS, Carrie Lou Russell

November 19, 1943 – June 10, 2014

Carrie Lou Russell Richards, 70 of Moreland died Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Born Nov. 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Tildon and Mary Eliza Qualls Russell. She is survived
by a son, Billy (Jeanne) Richards of Stanford; two daughters: Jennifer (Jamie) Pendergraft and Cathy Richards, both of Moreland and Tammy Mullins of Hustonville, who she raised;
two brothers, Rodney Russell of Hustonville and Jimmy Russell of Stanford and five grandchildren: Shaunna, Cody, Jessica, Emery and Steven.

Services will be at 1 pm, Saturday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial in Moreland Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 pm, Friday. She was preceded in death by a sister, Priscilla Nolan.

Pallbearers are Cody Richards, Devin Burton, Steve Mullins, Jamie Pendergraft, Dwight Mullins, William (Gene) Richards and Donnie Goin.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

RICHEY, Eula Smith

March 02, 1931 –  June 11, 2014

Eula Smith Richey, 83, of Hustonville, KY passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at home. Born March 2, 1931 in Kings Mountain, KY to the late Joseph and Helen Wall Smith, she was the widow of Lester Richey whom she was married to for 44 years. She was one of the first employees of Fort Logan Comprehensive Care Center in Stanford, KY which began in October 1967 where she worked as a social worker before retiring after 41 years of service. She was also a member of McKinney Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons: Joseph L. Richey (Frieda), Leslie Richey (Barbara), and Stephen Richey (Connie) all of Hustonville, KY, and Richie M. Richey (Mary) of Waynesburg, KY, one daughter: Laura Richey of Hustonville, KY, one sister of the heart: Marilyn Williams (Ted) of Dearborn, MI, ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister: Eleanor Polston, one grandson: Troy Richey, one sister of the heart: Norma Parker, and her parents of the heart: Clyde and Esther Cornett.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 5-9pm. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 2pm with Reverend Lewis Walters officiating. Both services will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Burial will follow at McKinney Cemetery in McKinney, KY. Casketbearers are: Daniel Richey, Nathan Thompson, Sam Polston, Jim Norman, Danny Griffin, and Steve Roberts. Honorary bearers will be: Ryan Sanders, Skyler Thompson, Kevin Cornett, Brenda Dugan, Ronnie Smith, Bennett Smith, Eric Smith, and Mary Griffin.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

ROGERS, Lewis  Coleman

May 01, 1934 – June 11, 2014

Lewis “Booger” Coleman Rogers, 80 of Stanford passed away June 11, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born May 1, 1934 in Hustonville, he was the son of the late Saint Joe and Sarah Elizabeth Hill Rogers. She is survived by 1 son, Gary Coleman Rogers; 2 daughters: Diane Rogers and Peggie Hafley; 1 brother: Raymond Rogers; 3 sisters: Frances Jeffries, Nancy Lenington, and Emma Lou Asbery and 7 grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 pm, Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation is after 12 Noon on Monday.

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Saturday, June 14, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

ROSS, Birdie Mae Reed

July 18, 1936 – June 14, 2014

Birdie Mae Reed Ross, 77 of Harrodsburg died Saturday, June 14, 2014. Born July 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James and Eppie Lowe Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ross. She is survived by a son, Terry (Mary) Ross of Harrodsburg; daughter, Brenda (Jerry) Lane of Burgin; four grandchildren: Holly Darbee, Tabitha Jarrell and Ricky and Jerry Lane; two step grandchildren, Shane and Kevin Griffin; and two great grandchildren, Lillian and Ashelyn.

Services will be at 1 pm, Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation is after 11 am, Tuesday.

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Monday, June 09, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

ROUSE, Octavia Hubbard

January 24, 1925 – d. June 08, 2014

Octavia Hubbard Rouse, 89 of Crab Orchard, Kentucky died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Stanford, Kentucky. She was the widow of Grover Edwin Rouse who preceded her in death on May 26, 1981. Octavia was born January 24, 1925 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to the late Abe and Katherine Miles Hubbard. Octavia was a member of the Redemption Road Church of God and was loving Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. She loved flowers and she had took pride in her flowers she had planted and raised in her yard.

Survivors Include: One Daughter, Iva Jean Lewis of Crab Orchard, two Sons, Carl & Wife Joann Rouse & Lonnie Rouse both of Crab Orchard, one Brother, Aubrey Hubbard of Hamilton, Ohio,one Sister, Martha Simpson of Middletown, Ohio,  7 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Octavia was preceded in death by her Brothers, Roy, Dwight, Harmon, Newt & Albert Hubbard; Sisters, Elsie Helton & Verna Wood

Funeral Date & Time: 11:30 AM on Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Place of Services: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel

Minister: Bro. Gary Yocum

Place of Burial: Crab Orchard Cemetery

Visitation will be after 6PM, Tuesday June 10, 2014 at McKnight Funeral Home

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Monday, May 26, 2014 – Spurlin Funeral Home Notice

SANDERS, Geneva Henderson Muse

April 22, 1922 – May 25, 2014

Geneva Muse Sanders, 92, of Stanford, KY passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, KY. Born April 22, 1922 in Norfleet, KY to the late Edgar and Bessie Tarter Henderson, she was the widow of the late Boyd Russell Muse and T.C. Sanders. She was a retired employee of Corning Glass Inc. after more than thirty years of service. She was also a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Survivors include six sons: Bobby Muse (Carolyn) of Stanford, KY, Tony Muse (Sue) of Stanford, KY, Jerry Muse (Susan) of Somerset, KY, Rick Muse (Debbie) of Stanford, KY, Steve Muse (Teresa Walls) of Danville, KY, and Bruce Muse (Susie) of Stanford, KY, three daughters: Shirley Singleton of Crab Orchard, KY, Ruth Porterfield (Charles) of Lexington, KY, and Sue Hale (Tom) of Lancaster, KY, two brothers: Linville Henderson of Eubank, KY, and Lilbern Henderson of Stanford, KY, two sisters: Stella Ard of Nancy, KY, and Marlene Roller of Stanford, KY, twenty four grandchildren, forty six great-grandchildren, twenty five great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Violet Fern Muse.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 5-9pm. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11am with Reverend Johnny Baker officiating. Both services will be held at Fairview Baptist Church in Waynesburg, KY. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Casket bearers and honorary bearers will be her grandsons.

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Monday, July 20, 2014 – McKnight Funeral Home Notice

SCHEFFLER, Christine Blevins

January 06, 1930 – July 20, 2014

Christine (Blevins) Scheffler, 84 of Crab Orchard, passed away Sunday, July 20th, at the Golden Living Center in Stanford. She was the wife of Clarence Scheffler whom she married on April 5, 1948. Christine was born in the Bee Lick community of Pulaski County on January 6, 1930 to the late Melvin and Robeda (Ping) Blevins. She was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Christine is survived by her husband of 66 years, Clarence Scheffler of Crab Orchard, a son, Don Scheffler and his wife Barbara of Crab Orchard, Grandson, Chris Scheffler & his wife Vicki of Mt. Vernon, Granddaughter, Lori & her husband Adrian Jolly of Berea,  Step Grandson, Craig Elder & his Wife, Teresa of Crab Orchard, Sister, Marie Herst of Maynard, AR., Six Brothers, Jack Blevins of Crab Orchard, Robert Blevins of Dayton, OH,

Curtis Blevins of Maynard, AR., Donald Blevins of Lexington, TX, Douglas Blevins of Reno, AR, Johnny Blevins of Lexington, TX, 3 Great Grandchildren: Jordan Jolly, Ariel & Trevor Scheffler, 2 Great Great Grandchildren: Paityn Long & Alydia Scheffler, 2 Step Great Grandchildren: Danielle & Nicki Elder

In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by 3 Brothers, Harold, Earl & Emory Blevins; 2 Sisters, Martha Aileen Blevins and Irene Russell.

Funeral Services: 1 PM, Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Place of Service: Friendship Baptist Church

Officiating: Bro. Darrell Gentry.

Place of Burial: Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Friday, June 27, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

SEARS, Wanda Marie

November 03, 1933 – June 26, 2014

Wanda Marie Sears, 80 of Stanford died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Ft. Logan Hospital. Born November 3, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Bud and Minnie Reeves Sears.
She was a member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by 6 sisters: Ruth Sears, Annie Johnson, Edith Cox, Lillie Followell, Ruby Compton and infant sister, Alphia and brother, Ras Sears.
She is survived by a brother, Robert Sears of Casey County and by nieces and nephews.

Services will be 2 pm, Sunday at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Harold Dupps with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Pallbearers are Stewart, Mike and
Randall Sears, Danny Helm, Charles Lynn and Victor Richards.

Visitation will be 6-9 pm, Saturday.

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Thursday, July 10, 2014 – Barnett-Demrow & Fox Funeral Home Notice

SWIFT, Virgil

March 02, 1956 – July 09, 2014

Virgil Swift, age 58, of Goochtown Loop in Eubank, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014.  Born Friday, March 2, 1956 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Haskel & Annie Moore Swift.  His loving wife is Ida Caldwell Swift of Eubank, whom he wed October 31, 1980.  Virgil worked at Lincoln Manufacturing.  He was of the Church of God faith, and loved to coonhunt and attend yard sales, in his spare time.

In addition to his spouse, Virgil leaves behind three sons, Jason Caldwell (Bobbie) of McKinney, Stephen Swift (Angela) of Stanford, and Bennie Swift (Beth) of Somerset; one daughter, Melinda Swift (fiancι-Billy) of Mt. Vernon; three brothers, Dallas Swift of Florida, Clarence Swift of Waynesburg, and Gordon Swift of Monticello; one sister, Christine Swift of Waynesburg; six grandchildren, Jason Caldwell, Jr., Dustin Caldwell, Jonathan Swift, Sarah Grace Swift, Eli Swift, and Clayton Swift; and three great-grandchildren, Bella Grace Caldwell, Hailey Johnson, and Jackson Luttrell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Ethan Swift; three brothers, Pete, Jim, and Leamon Swift; and one sister, Loretta Todd.

A Funeral Service will be held 2:00PM Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Randy C. Wiles officiating the service.  Burial will follow in Pilot Cemetery.  Bennie Swift, Jason Caldwell, Les Henderson, Randy Dyer, Chris Blevins, and Joe Stevens will serve as Active Pallbearers.  Shannon Cress, Homer Wheeler, B. York, and Tommy Rector will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

The Visitation will be held 11AM until service time Saturday.

Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg is entrusted with Virgil’s arrangements.  Guest Book at www.barnettdemrowandfox.com.

 

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Friday, May 30, 2014 – W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home Notice

WILSON, Laura Pearl Southerland

March 08, 1922 – May 29, 2014

Laura Pearl Southerland Wilson, 92 of Butchertown, died Thursday, May 29, 2014.

Born March 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Sid and Ethel Shepperson Southerland. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (Mike) Bachelor of Butchertown; 2 sons: Allen (Tanzey) Cutter, of Kansas and Tommy Joe (Carol) Cutter, of Richmond; a brother: Buddy (June) Southerland,
of Butchertown; 2 sisters: Edith Terrell, of Moreland and Agnes Angel, of Kansas; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church by Bro. Stacy Wilson with burial in Butchertown Cemetery. Visitation is after noon Saturday. Pallbearers are Doug and
Jeff Denham, Shane Lynn, Jerrid Cutter, Tyler Denham and Mike Maddox
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014 – Morris – Hislope Funeral Home Notice

YOCUM, Donna Faye Bryant

March 15, 1957 – May 27, 2014

Donna Faye Bryant Yocum, 57, of Kings Mountain, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Letcher County, Kentucky on March 15, 1957, daughter of the late Mitchell and Anna Whitaker Bryant. She attended Family Worship Center in Waynesburg.

She is survived by two daughters, Tanya & (Tim) Fields of Eubank and Jennifer Sebastian of Kings Mountain, long-time companion, Bill Wall, two brothers, Wayne & (Phyllis) Caudill of Dayton, OH and Gene & (Betty) Bryant of Somerset, three sisters, Judy & (Ken) Nothstein of Eubank, Sara "Binky" & (Jack) Jacobs of Waynesburg and Jennifer Bryant & (Richard Fowler) of Bryantsville, KY, three grandchildren, Mitchell Jones, Makayla Johnson and Nathan Sebastian, brother-in-law, Elb Blair of Lodi, OH, sister-in-law, Gale Bryant of Science Hill, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a closeness to her extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jr Bryant and James Charles Bryant, four sisters, Shirley Ashley, Billie Blair, Brenda Bryant and Janie Bryant and brother-in-law, Robert Ashley.

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Family Worship Center in Waynesburg, KY with Bro. Dave Harris and Bro. Steve Gates officiating.

Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery in Waynesburg, KY.

Visitation will be from 6 PM to 9 PM Friday at the Family Worship Center.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

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