Lincoln County

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ADINGTON, Larry Delano	ANGEL, Jennifer Kaye Hubbard	BERRY, Douglas Loyd
BOOTH, Ann Severance	BROWN, Arnold Lee	DOUGLAS, Gerald Hurston
DOUGLAS, Jeffrey	DOUGLAS, William Harold	DYSON, Bonnie A. Harness
FRANKLIN, Ray, Jr. – Correction	GRIBBIN, Christina M. Laffoon	GRIGGS, Anna Marie Collins
HAMPTON, Joyce Sizemore	HAWKINS, Hubert	HAZLETT, Myrtle Smith
HOGUE, Clifford William	HOLTZCLAW, Johnetta Sanders	HOMAN, Theresa E. Watts
KIDD, Orene Horn	LAIR, Dennis D.	LOGGINS, Lila Lay Karam
LONG, Lois Victor	LYONS, Ruth Anderson	MARLOW, Rhoda Black
McBEE, Joseph F. Sr.	PATTERSON, Linda L. Sims	PEEK, Mayme Hogue
PHILPOT, Leland Terrel	PULLUM, Ralph	REYNOLDS, Lestel L."Roy"
ROBBINS, Oral C.	ROBERTS, Howard "Mike"	SEARS, Lennie Pearl Hurst
SELBY, Marilyn L.	SIMS, Anna Rigney	SMALLWOOD, Betty Sue Jones
SNOW, Justine Shane	SPEARS, Crystal K. Hatter	STARKS, Wanda Margurita Collins
STODDARD, Carl Cary	THOMAS, Priscilla A.	THOMPSON, Joey Wayne
THOMPSON, William R.	TURPIN Mary K. Padgett	WALLACE Lorena Madge Releford
WHITE, Judy K. Lucas	WRAY, Mary Ann Coontz

Larry Delano Adington, 65, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014.

He was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on February 12, 1949, son of Velma Shelton Adington and the late Vernon Adington. He was vice president of sales for 36 years with D.C. Trimble Construction and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. He was a member of Sievers Lodge #491, a KY Colonel, KY Admiral, Pulaski County Colonel, Pulaski County Count, a lifetime member of NRA and League of KY Sportsman, spent numerous years with Lake Cumberland Friends of NRA and was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

He is survived by his mother, Velma Adington of Waynesburg, KY, one brother, James & (Miriam) Adington of Stanford, KY, one sister, Judy & (Larry) Fields of Richmond, KY, four nieces, Darla Colegrove, Sharla Lake, Benita Land and Shannon Adington, one nephew, Joshua Adington, three great-nephews, Jared Colegrove, Alexander Lake and Isaac Land and one great-niece, Kaytlin Lake.

A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon Friday, February 28, 2014 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Dunn officiating.

Burial will be in Double Springs Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post #18.

Visitation will be after 6 PM Thursday at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with a masonic service to be held at 7 PM.

ANGEL, Jennifer Kaye, 58, died Thurs. Dec. 11, 2014 at Baptist Health Lexington. Born April 26, 1956 in Stanford, KY, she was the daughter of the late Darrell Bryant Hubbard and Virginia Hall Kranstuber.

Ms. Angel was a self-employed landlord, and a member of Southern Heights Baptist Church. She was devoted to her grandchildren whom she loved dearly, and her infectious personality will be greatly missed. Survivors include three daughters, Rachel (Eric) Dick, Brooklynn Flynn, and Amanda (Stephen) Angel-Adams; six grandchildren, Rece and Ryan Dick, Layla and Jenna Flynn, Logan and Stevie Adams; three brothers, Gary (Sharon) Hubbard, Charles (Debbie) Hubbard, and Steve Hubbard; six nieces; and numerous friends and other family members.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 pm Mon. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. by Pastor Bill Boldt. Visitation will be 11:30 am Mon. until the service time.

Thursday, April 17, 2014 – Maresh-Meredith & Acklan Funeral Home Notice, Racine, WI

Douglas L. Berry, age 59, passed away on Thursday April 17, 2014, at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center following a short battle with cancer. Doug was born in Stanford, KY on January 8, 1955, son of the late Fonzo and Margaret (nee: Rousey) Berry.

Doug was united in marriage to the love of his life, Laurie I. Ziegler, on August 31, 1974, at First Baptist Church, where he was a longtime member. Along with family, he owned and operated Martinizing Dry Cleaning in Racine. Often Doug could be found sitting in his greenhouse, watching the Brewers. He enjoyed playing cribbage with family and getting in heated debates with his good friend, Mel. Doug had vast knowledge and an amazing ability to fix just about anything, and he had the patience to teach his sons the same. His lawn was maintained with great pride, and all his neighbors, friends, and family enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor. Doug was admired for his remarkable business acumen and economic sense. He was the type of guy who was friends with everyone in town and will be missed dearly.

Survivors include his loving wife of nearly forty years, Laurie; sons, Jason Loyd (Julie) Berry of Racine, Chad Fonzo (Justena) Berry of Nixa, MO; grandchildren, Jaleesa and Dylan Berry, Christena, Camden, and Benjamin Fonzo Berry; grand-dog, Cayman; brother, Charles (Eva) Berry of Shorewood; mother-in-law, Arlene Riekkoff; father-in-law, Linus Ziegler; brothers-in-law Denny (Jane) Hush, Scott (Christy) Ziegler, Tim (Cari) Hush, Todd (Dawn) Hush; childhood friend, Donnie Miller; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Doug was also preceded in death by his brothers, Mike and Stanley and his sister, Jolene.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25, 2014, 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church, 3117 Lathrop Ave, with Reverend Holly Anderle officiating. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Thursday at the funeral home 5-7 P.M. and on Friday at the church 10:30 A.M. until time of service. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane and staff, Dr. James Taylor and staff for their loving and compassionate care.

[Father and Mother are buried at the same Cemetery, also his siblings. See Find A Grave]

Ann Severance Booth, age 76, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at her residence. Born Thursday, October 13, 1938 in Jefferson County, she was the daughter of the late Heath & Tommie Severance. She was the widow of the late L. Byrd Booth, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1983.

Ann was a Graduate of Stanford High School, and was a National Merit Scholar. She was a Graduate of Stetson University (Summa Cum Laude), where she served as President of Delta Delta Delta and was Editor of The Hatter yearbook, a Graduate of Florida Atlantic University and Eastern Kentucky University. Ann was a wonderful teacher, wonderful wife, mother & daughter. She was also President & Vice-President of Ft. Lauderdale Junior League, was a Classroom Math Teacher, a KET Distance Learning Math Teacher, A Christa McAuliffe Scholar, a Stanford City Council Member, a Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Big Apple Award recipient, The Golden Apple Achiever Award recipient, Member and Elder of the Stanford Presbyterian Church, a Governor’s Scholar Program Instructor, a Kentucky Colonel, an Inaugural inductee to the Lincoln County High School Hall of Fame, the President of the Lincoln County Educational Fund, and a Founding Partner with M3.

Ann leaves behind two sons, Michael L. Booth (Julie) of Singapore, and Robert H. Booth (Rev. Karen) of Jacksonville, Florida; one daughter, Janet C. Booth of Stanford; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, W.D. & Sara Spradlin of Cocoa, Florida.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Severance Booth.

A Memorial Service will be held 11AM Friday, February 13, 2015 at Stanford Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jay Mumper officiating the service. Private Burial will take place in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

A Visitation will be held 5-8PM Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Fox Funeral Home. A Second Visitation will be held 10-11AM Friday at the church.

Arnold Lee Brown, 66, of Westport passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born on August 13, 1947 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky the son of Jesse L. and Ellen Alice (Heath) Brown. He was raised in Decatur County and graduated from St. Paul High School. Mr. Brown was a retired musician and a member of the Westport Christian Church. His hobbies included electronics, computers and being a ham radio operator.

Survivors include his daughter, Teresa Garrity of Westport; his sisters, Janett Hardebeck of Westport and Shirley Bundren of Indianapolis; his grandchildren, Michael and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William Brown.

Following his wishes, Arnold will be cremated. These will be no public visitation or funeral.

Gerald Hurston Douglas, age 76, of Lincoln County, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Tuesday, June 28, 1938 in Kings Mountain, he was the son of the late Alonzo Harrison Douglas & the late Mary Mildred Elwanda Reece Gourley, and step-son of the late Connie C. Gourley. Gerald was a US Army Veteran, and worked at Square D Company in Lexington and was a farmer throughout his life.

Gerald leaves behind one son, Ramey Allen Douglas of Houston Texas; one sister, Brenda Merchant (Todd) of Bagdad, Kentucky; and a life-long friend, Marilyn P. Douglas of Stanford.

In addition to his parents and step-father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Douglas.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:30AM Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Vola Brown officiating the service. A 12:30PM Graveside Service and Burial will take place in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be performed by the Caswell-Saufley Post #18 of the American Legion. Jeremy Sebastian, Kenny Dunn, Eddie Dunn, Brad Petrey, Lee Lynn, and Brian Crawford will serve as Active Pallbearers.

[Due to expected bad weather for tomorrow and Thursday, the visitation and Funeral Service for Gerald Hurston Douglas has been postponed. The new times and dates are as follows;

Jeffrey "Jeff" Douglas, 49, of Stanford passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born December 29, 1965 in Danville, KY, he was an employee of Townsend Tree Service, and loved spending time with his family, and especially his grandson. He was also a member of McKinney Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years: Michelle Douglas of Stanford, KY, one daughter: Courtney TuShea Douglas of Stanford, KY, his parents: Robert "Boogie" and Joyce Coleman of Hustonville, KY, one grandson: Karson Wayne Douglas, two sisters: Donna Wilmont (David) of Berea, KY, and Renee Roberts of Danville, KY, his mother-in-law: Brenda Brown (Larry) of North Fort Meyers, FL, brother-in-law: William Brown (Pandora) of Waldron, IN, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother: Timmy Coleman, and his father-in-law: Jerry Brown.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 2pm Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the funeral home with Reverend Vola Brown officiating. Burial will follow at McKinney Cemetery in McKinney, KY.

Casket bearers will be: Joe Brown, Mickey Taylor, J.R. Kennedy, Johnny Ray Hines, Scott Derringer, and Marlon Tinsley. Honorary bearers are: Chris Hazlett, Keith Hines, Ricky Luttrell, Billy Jack Hazlett, and Megan Yocum.

William "Bill" Harold Douglas, 81, of Stanford, KY passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home. Born January 15, 1934 in Stanford, KY to the late John and Claudia Robbins Douglas, he was a farmer for most of his life, and was a member of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include one brother: Vernon Douglas, one sister: Nellie Long both of Hubble, KY, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Donald, Gene, and Johnny Douglas and two sisters: Rose Smith and Margaret Garrison.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1pm with Wesley Douglas officiating the service. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Casket bearers will be: Randy Smith, Jeff Douglas, Johnny Douglas, Rick Douglas, Billy Long, Roger Long, and Jack Douglas. Honorary bearers are: Ed and Mary Hyden, nieces, and nephews.

Bonnie Alene Harness Dyson, 81 died Friday, February 6, 2015 at her residence. Bonnie was the wife of the late Orbin Watson, Merlin Calhoun and Wayne Dyson. Bonnie was born February 13, 1933 in Lincoln County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Maude Rogers Harness. She was a member of the Stanford First Church of God. She was a retired housekeeper for the Morris Hospital in Morris, Illinois.

Survivors Include: Sons; Travis & wife Brenda Watson, James & wife Barbara Watson, Merlin Dale & wife Susan Calhoun, daughter, Kimberly Dyson, a very special daughter, Juanita Shadoan, two step children, Dan & wife Lynn Dyson and Dan & wife Nancy Rubenstein, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two Brothers, Mitchell & wife Roberta Harness, Marvin & wife Connie Harness.

Preceded In Death by Parents, Hubert & Maude Rogers Harness; Son Darrel Watson and Three Brothers, Lee, Billy and Noel Harness.

Pallbearers Include: James, Micheal & Jeff Watson, Anthony Harness, George Ness & Michael Dehler

Honorary Pallbearers: Phillip Foust, Dominique Watson, Cecil Rogers & Macen Dennis

[Newspaper reported Ray Franklin, Jr. was buried at Danville Memorial Gardens. Spurlin Funeral Home

Ray Franklin Jr., 77, of Stanford, KY passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. Born March 26, 1937 in Stanford, KY to the late Ray Sr. and Nellie Troxel Franklin, he served in the United States Navy from 1956-1959. He worked as a farmer for most of his life and was also a member of Dix River Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include his wife of 6 years: Kathy Harris Franklin of Stanford, KY, three sons: Thomas Ray Franklin of McKinney, KY, Shane Franklin (Stephanie) of Stanford, KY, and Jeremy Wayne Franklin of Danville, KY, one daughter: Vicki Hume (Jackie) of Lancaster, KY, two step-sons: Wayne Denson and Stephen Denson both of Stanford, KY, one step-daughter: Michelle Walls (Mark) of Danville, KY, two sisters: Margaret Coontz of Hustonville, KY, and Pauline Shearer (Omer) of Stanford, KY, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Juanita Plummer.

A one day service has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm with funeral service beginning at 1pm with Reverends Terry Orcutt and Walter Bowlin officiating. Burial will be 1pm Friday, October 3, 2014 at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Christina Marie Gribbin, age 47, of Hubble Road in Stanford, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Tuesday, May 30, 1967 in Lexington, she was the daughter of Robert Laffoon of Stanford and the late Thelma Ramey Laffoon. Christina worked as a Team Leader, for many years, at Walmart in Danville. She was an avid UK Basketball and Indianapolis Colts fan.

Christina leaves behind one son, DJ Gribbin of Stanford; two daughters, Crystal Thomas (John) of Burgin and Heaven Tindle of Stanford; one brother, Robert Laffoon of Charlestown, Indiana; one sister, Susan Laffoon of Stanford; four grandchildren, Brooklynn Baker of Cleveland, Ohio, Micah Thomas and Johnathan Thomas of Burgin, and Rylee Rose of Stanford; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation Rites have been honored. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Joyce Sizemore Hampton, 72, of Stanford, KY passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at U.K. Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, KY. She was born September 5, 1942 in Highland, KY to the late Shafter and Stella Marie Flannery Sizemore. She loved to square dance in her spare time and was also a member of Highland Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son: Keith Varvel of Stanford, KY, two brothers: Ralph Sizemore (Betty) of Terre Haute, IN, and Paul Sizemore (Carol) of Jacksonville, FL, three sisters: Barbara Casey (Doug) of Waynesburg, KY, Ruth Sizemore (Jackie Pike) of Georgetown, KY, and Imogene Gilbrech of Indianapolis, IN, two grandchildren: Dustin Varvel of Stanford, KY, and Tiffany Varvel of Monticello, KY, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son: Kevin Varvel, three brothers: Marion Sizemore, Roy Sizemore, and George Sizemore, and two sisters: Mary Lee Banther, and Hettie Reynolds.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 5-8pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 1pm Friday, March 20, 2015 at the funeral home with Reverend Jeremy Pope officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Highland, KY.

Thursday, February 05, 2015 – Kerr Brothers Funeral Home Notice, Lexinton, KY

Anna Marie Griggs, 92, wife of Tolbert C. Griggs, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. Born in Crab Orchard, KY, she was a daughter of the late Jasper C. and Lizzie Sowders Collins.

She was a member of Arlington Christian Church. Survivors other than her husband are two sons, Larry (Jack) Griggs, Cincinnati, OH, and Mark Douglas (Julie) Griggs, Lexington; a granddaughter, Candance Marie (Ryan) Moore; and one great-granddaughter, Rylee Madison Moore. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main St. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Hubert Hawkins, 77, of Lancaster, KY passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born December 12, 1937 in Dennison, KY to the late James and Myrtle Sego Hawkins, he was the widower of the late Violet McGuire Hawkins. He was a retired employee of the Lincoln County Road Department and a member of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include one son: Justin Hawkins of Leitchfield, KY, two daughters: Leona Belcher of Lancaster, KY, and Tammy Pullum of Kings Mountain, KY, two step-daughters: Charlotte Ives (Michael) of Lakeland, FL, and Sheila Grigsby (Ted) of Stanford, KY, two sisters: Jean Yates of Louisville, KY, and Nora House of Manchester, KY, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant son: Jeffrey Hawkins.

A graveside service has been scheduled for 2pm Friday, January 23, 2015 at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY with Jason Coulter officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery. Spurlin Funeral Home, Stanford is in charge of the arrangements.

Myrtle Smith Hazlett, 82, of Hustonville, KY passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at U.K. Hospital in Lexington, KY. Born December 5, 1932 in New Salem, KY to the late Clarence and Bertha Frederick Smith, she was a retired employee of Trim Masters Inc., and was currently working at Waynesburg Manor in Waynesburg, KY. She was also a member of Blue Lick Baptist Church.

Survivors include three daughters: Angela Phillips (Gene) of Stanford, KY, Lois Wilcher (Bobby) of Geneva, KY, and Vicky Adams (Charles) of Hustonville, KY, two sisters: Velma Ollish (Orville) of Waynesburg, KY, and Kaye Reichenbach (Fred) of Stanford, KY, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers: Cecil Smith and Bill Smith, and two sisters: Anita Brown and Florence Sawyer.

Visitation will be Friday, February 27, 2015 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be at the funeral home at 12:30pm Saturday, February 28, 2015 with Brother Mike Yocum officiating. Burial will follow at New Salem Cemetery in New Salem, KY.

Casketbearers will be: Bruce "Buggar" Brown, Jr., Keith Phillips, Brian Phillips, Mark Brown, Keith Reichenbach, and Mike Reichenbach. Honorary bearers are: Fred Reichenbach, Orville Ollish, Stephanie Adams, Michael Ray Brown, Jason Ollish, Gary Lanham, and her great-grandchildren.

Clifford William Hogue, age 79, a resident of North College Hill, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born Wednesday, January 29, 1936 in Kings Mountain, he was the son of the late Benton & Leila Sims Hogue. Clifford was the widower of the late Ruth Ann (Dunn) Hogue. He was a member of the VFW Brownsway Farm Post #7340.

Devoted father of Terry Hogue; Dear grandfather of Cassidy Hogue; Brother of Phyllis Preston and the late Bennie Hogue, Charles Hogue, Louise Denny and Barb Powers; Brother-in-law to Rosemary Durham;

Visitation will be at Neidhard-Young Funeral Home 7401 Hamilton Ave., Mt. Healthy, Ohio on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 5-7 PM.

A Second Visitation will be held 11:30AM-1:30PM Friday, February 27, 2015 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, Kentucky.

The Funeral Service will be held 1:30PM Friday, February 27, 2015 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Kerry Jones officiating the service. Burial will follow in KP Hall Cemetery in Kings Mountain, Kentucky.

Johnetta Sanders Holtzclaw, 97, of Stanford, KY passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born December 23, 1917 in Hubble, KY to the late James Kinnard and Etta Jewell Spoonamore Sanders, she was the widow of the late J.B. Holtzclaw. Mrs. Holtzclaw attended the University of Kentucky and graduated from Centre College where she received her teaching degree. She retired from Lincoln County High School where she taught French & English. She was a member of Lincoln County Homemakers and a member of McKendree Methodist Church.

Survivors include one son: Bill Holtzclaw (Linda), one grandchild: Christopher Baylor Holtzclaw (Allison), one great-grandchild: Jacob Edward Holtzclaw all of Stanford, KY, three nieces: Jerry Brock (Herb) of Danville, KY, Marjie Shadid (Ralph) of Oklahoma City, OK, and Penny Glenn Gaffney (Bill) of Richmond, KY, and four nephews: Bill Baylor Peak of Brackettville, Texas, Jeff Cruse (Jodie) of Somerset, KY, James Forbes of Delray Beach, FL, and Jack Cruse (Linda) of Louisville, KY, and one sister-in-law: Virginia Cruse of Somerset, KY. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one sister: Ercelle Sanders Forbes.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 1pm Friday, February 27, 2015 with Brother John Holtzclaw officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Casket bearers are: Jason Elliott, Hal Akers, John Miracle, Bud Garrison, Joseph Rankin, David Brock, and Chris Holtzclaw.

Theresa Evelyn Homan , 47, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

Theresa is survived by her son, Brent Lee (Katherine) Brown of Edmond, OK, her mother, Sue Ann Naylor Manning of Indianapolis, IN, as well as two brothers, Steven Dale Watts of Indianapolis, IN and Gary Ray (Ginnifer) Watts of Berea, KY. She leaves behind stepbrothers Hoyt Manning of Canadian, TX and Ricky Manning of Clinton, OK, and stepsisters Holly Tecumseh and Paula Manning, both of Marlow, OK. Theresa is also survived by stepson Greg Homan of Oklahoma City, OK, and stepdaughter Courtney Harlow of Midland TX, as well as two grandchildren, Loryn and Jacob Glass, both of Midland, TX.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 22 years Gary Homan of Jones, OK, her father, Harold Raymond Watts of Kings Mountain, KY, stepfather Hoyt Dale Manning of Guthrie, OK , as well as her grandparents, Woodrow & Leona Watts of Kings Mountain, KY, and Rash and Susie Naylor of Stanford, KY.Theresa was deeply loved and admired by those who knew her well. She will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 2-4pm.

[See Obituary File # 43 for Harold Raymond Watts & Obituary File # 19 for Leona Fields Watts, Respectfully]

Orene Kidd, age 91, of Bell Street in Stanford, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Charleston Health Care Center in Danville. Arrangements are pending at Fox Funeral Home, Stanford.

Orene Horn Kidd, age 91, of Stanford, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Charleston Health Care Center in Danville. Born Thursday, September 13, 1923 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William E. & Ethel Hagood Horn. She was the widow of the late Henley Kidd. Orene worked, for 28 years, at Cowden’s Manufacturing in Lancaster. She was a member of Willow Grove Baptist Church. Orene loved flowers, and enjoyed quilting and working puzzles, in her spare time.

Orene leaves behind three daughters, Sue Jenkins (Bill) of Nicholasville, Sherry Marlene Campbell (Harold) and Veronica Wilson (Larry) both of Stanford; nine grandchildren, David Hurst (Jeannie Gayle) of Lancaster, Stacy Miller of Nicholasville, Roger Wilson (Rachel) of Bokeelia, Florida, Rita Burchett (Larry), Michael Sparkman (Karen) and Hillary Shearer all of Stanford, Kevin Jenkins of Lexington, and Dana Flynn (John) of Lancaster; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; an honorary grandson, Jeremy McBee; and two sisters, Mary Woolum of Hamilton, Ohio, and Dorothy Yauch (Al) of Mason, Ohio.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Lou Sparkman; one grandson, Barry Wilson; one great-grandson, Zachary Burchett; five brothers; and three sisters.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Monday, March 2, 2015 at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Brad King and Bro. Michael Sparkman officiating the service.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00PM Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Buffalo Springs Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Thompson officiating the service. Jeremy McBee, Michael Sparkman, Caleb Hurst, Larry Burchett, Trenton Burchett, Jim Bob Collett, and Todd Miller will serve as Active Pallbearers. All additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Dennis D. “Denny” Lair, age 69, of Cut Off Street in Stanford, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his residence. Born Wednesday, October 31, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Henry Clark & Helen Harrington Lair. His loving wife, of 47 years, is Peggy Whitaker Lair of Stanford. Denny worked, for 25 years, as the Property Value Administrator (PVA) for Lincoln County. Denny was a US Army Veteran, 1st Lieutenant in the 1st Infantry Division (known as the “Big Red One”). He was a member of Stanford Presbytarian Church, 1964 graduate of Stanford High School, a 1969 University of Kentucky graduate with a degree in Animal Science, member of the Farm House Fraternity, and was an avid UK Basketball and Football fan.

In addition to his wife, Denny leaves behind one son, Denny Lair, Jr., of Stanford; two daughters, Betty Bridgman (David) and Lorna Lair both of Stanford; two grandchildren, Mallory Bridgman and Clark Bridgman both of Stanford; three brothers, Tim Lair (Pam) of Stanford, Pat Lair (Lisa) of Georgetown, and Dr. Shea Lair (Mary Beth) of Stanford; a special K9 Companion, Howdy; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Friday, February 6, 2015 at Fox Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Mumper officiating the service. Burial will follow in Buffalo Springs Cemetery with full Military Honors performed by Caswell-Saufley Post #18 of the American Legion. Tim Lair, Pat Lair, Dr. Shea Lair, Gary Fitzgerald, Gary Bastin, Roger Tillett, Ronnie Whitaker, and Jackie Tudor will serve as Active Pallbearers. The Stanford High School Class of 1964 will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

The Visitation will be held 4-8PM Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the funeral home.

Harleys for Heroes will provide the flag line and military escort for the visitation and funeral services.

Lila (Lay) Karam Loggins, 82, of Broughtontown passed away Sunday, February 22nd, at the Charleston Health Care Center, Danville, Boyle County. Lila was the wife of the late Jim Loggins who preceded her in death on February 2, 2013.

Lila was born in Crab Orchard, KY on March 2, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Took Davis Lay and Martha Ellen (Weaver) Lay. Lila was a quilt maker and made porcelain dolls. She was a former Horse breeder and was one of the original founders of the Broughtontown Community Center. She lived a very active life style where she traveled across the country. She loved to snow and water ski, roller skate and bowl where she won many bowling championships. Lila was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.

Survivors Include: One Daughter, Brenda Karam of Crab Orchard, Five Sons: Rick Karam of Bay Village, Ohio

Mike Karam of Loveland, Ohio, Bruce Karam of Crab Orchard, KY, Keith Karam of Crab Orchard, KY, Joe Karam of Crab Orchard, KY., 4 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren, One Step Daughter: Edus Dominguez , Two Step Sons: Dale & David Loggins, 2 Sisters, Rosella Bowers and Velma Y. Logue, 2 Brothers, Willis J. Lay of Crab Orchard and Delbert E. Lay of West Chester, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Lila was preceded in death by Brothers, Denver, Lester, Fred, Ralph and Oscar Roy Lay; Sisters, Lucy Reynolds, Vernice Haverkamp, Loretta Wendland, Bonita Jacob and Betty Lou Lay.

Visitation will be from 4:30 until 7:00 PM., on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Friendship Baptist Church in Broughtontown, KY.

Lois Victor Long, Beloved husband of the late Beulah (Simpson) Long. Devoted father of Donald Lee (Freda) Long and late infant daughter, Lois Jean. Loving grandfather of Donald Lee (Wendi) Long II. Great grandfather of Heather Lee, Abigail Michelle, and Cody Michael. Dear brother of the late Delbert Long and the late Clara Belcher. Born July 30, 1917 in Willailla, KY, son of C. F. and Leoria (Thompson) Long. Passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 at age 97 years.

Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Home, 310 Dunn St., Lockland, OH 45215.

Additional visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until time of service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Mt. Zion Church of Christ, Route 39, Crab Orchard, KY.

Interment with military honors will follow in Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery.

Ruth Anderson Lyons of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Stanford, KY, died on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 78. She was born to Thomas and Caroline Otto Anderson on January 21, 1936, and grew up at Halls Gap near Stanford and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. A 1957 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in art and commerce, Mrs. Lyons was an artist and taught school in Kentucky, Ohio, and New York. She married Prentice (Pat) Lyons on September 5, 1958, and they had lived in Cincinnati for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Chester Thomas Anderson and Raymond Douglas Anderson. She is survived by her devoted husband Pat Lyons, beloved Uncle Richard Otto, nephew Douglas Anderson, nieces Barbara Anderson Lewis and Linda Anderson Gray, and sister-in-law Mary Catherine Lyons Pitchford and Lois Powell Anderson. She is also survived by cousins Martha Ann Anderson, Joyce Kay (Sally) Anderson, Donna Otto Courts, Ruth Ann Otto Hall, Danny Otto, Ricky Otto, Ronnie Otto, Donald Otto, and Marjorie Boone Thompson, as well as numerous dear friends and extended family.

Mrs. Lyons will be remembered for her beautiful sketches of Lincoln County buildings and landscapes. She had a passion for learning Ottenheim history, and family genealogy.

A one day service has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm with funeral service beginning at 1pm with Reverend Johnny Baker officiating. Burial will be at Buffalo Springs Cemetery.

Rhoda B. Marlow, 83, of McKinney, KY passed away Wednesday, February 04, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Stanford, KY. Born May 12, 1931 in Lancaster, KY to the late Marcus and Ethel Martin Black, she was the widow of the late Edgar "Jr." Marlow, and a retired employee of the Lincoln County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. She was a past member of the Women's Missionary Union, a former Sunday school teacher, and a member of McKinney Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son: Rodney Marlow (Vicki) of Danville, KY, one daughter: Sharon Hensley (Wesley) of Irvine, KY, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Visitation will be Friday, February 6, 2015 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 1pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at McKinney Cemetery in McKinney, KY.

Joseph F. McBee, Sr., age 84, of Stanford, KY passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Born August 25, 1930 in Lincoln County to the late J.G. and Clarice Cain McBee, he was a graduate of Henry Clay High School in Lexington, KY, attended the University of Kentucky, was a member of the R.O.T.C., and served with the United States Naval Reserve.

Jody farmed for many years during which time he was named Lincoln County Young Farmer of the Year, was a member of the A.S.C. and the Cattlemen's Association. He was the Secretary and Treasurer, Vice President, and managing officer at the former Lincoln County Federal Savings and Loan Association. He was the owner of McBee's Country Hams and in later years attained his Real Estate Broker's License.

Jody was a 50 year Mason and Shriner and served on the Board of Directors of the Dix River Country Club. He was also a member of Stanford Baptist Church.

Survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years: Mary Christine Buchanan McBee, his eldest son: Joseph F. McBee "Jeff" (Kathy), a sister: Mary Jewell McBee Rau (Ted), grandchildren: Leslie J. McBee Hughes (Jeremy), Jeremy R. McBee, and Olivia C. McBee, and great-grandchildren: Sophie I. Hughes, and Tucker H. Hughes, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Jody was preceded in death by his youngest son: James Russell McBee (Jim), a granddaughter: Lorna Jo McBee, and a brother James Woodford McBee (Ruth).

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 11am Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the funeral home with Reverends Mark Thompson and Jim Baughman officiating. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Casket bearers will be: Bruce Ham, Joey Hood, Wes Winchell, David Durham, Joe Ketron, Jeremy McBee, Jeremy Hughes, Steve Kelley, Everett Hood, Justin Ray, and Joe Cain. Honorary bearers are: Bill Rau, Patsy Winchell, Mary Ann Ketron, Leslie Hughes, Olivia McBee, Jack Hood, Fred Hood, Karen Rankin, and Jim Ballard.

Linda L. Patterson, age 69, of KY Hwy 837 in Walltown, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at her residence. Born Friday, August 10, 1945 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late John T. & Anna Rigney Sims. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Fort Logan Hospital for many years. Linda attended Walltown Christian Church and enjoyed doing Sudoku and word puzzles, in her spare time.

Linda leaves behind one son, John Haddix of Walltown; two brothers, Hollis Sims and Lloyd Sims both of Louisville; and one granddaughter, Mikayla Durham of Walltown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Anna Kaye Durham; one brother, Hubert Sims; and one sister, Lena Phillippe.

Honoring Linda’s wishes, Cremation Rites have been honored. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mayme Hogue Peek, age 91, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at her daughter’s residence in Waynesburg. Born Tuesday, December 4, 1923 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Luther & Nannie Gooch Hogue. She was the widow of the late John Leslie Peek, who preceded her in death September 4, 2007. Mayme was a homemaker, helped her husband on their farm, and was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and quilting.

Mayme leaves behind two sons, David Lee Peek (Jayne) and Steven Peek (Lisa) both of Kings Mountain; two daughters, Carol Bastin (Keith) of Eubank, and Connie Horn (Robert) of Waynesburg; eight grandchildren, John Calvin Peek (Kathy), Cassandra McWhorter (Kenan), Loyd Bastin (Alison Glaser), Kimberly New (Rodney), Scott Horn (Jessica Singleton), Selena Horn, Shane Peek (Melia), and Kendra Peek (Jim Harris); eight great-grandchildren, Garrett Horn, Olivia Horn, Kyra New, Abi New, Kalyn Peek, Will Peek, Keziah McWhorter, and Eve Peek; and one brother-in-law, Dickie Peek of Junction City.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Peek; four brothers, Clinton Hogue, Milton Hogue, Benton Hogue, and Joe Hogue; and four sisters, Della Terry, Ruby Roberts, Trussie Shimmel, and Nellie Wall.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Locust Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Bowling and Bro. Tim Jones officiating the service. Burial will follow in KP Hall Cemetery. John Calvin Peek, Loyd Bastin, Scott Horn, Shane Peek, Kenan McWhorter, and Rodney New will serve as Active Pallbearers. Granddaughters and great-grandchildren will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

The Visitation will be held 5-9PM Friday, February 27, 2015 at the church. A Second Visitation will be held 9AM, until service time, Saturday at the church.

Leland Terrel Philpot, 77, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. Born January 1, 1938 in Corbin, KY to the late Gilbert and Zela Barton Philpot, he was a veteran of the United States Army, and began his working career at Penn Central Railroad. After several years he began farming, logging, and worked as a building contractor until he retired.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years: Carol Philpot of Crab Orchard, KY, two sons: Lee Philpot of Lexington, KY, and Rick Philpot (Pastora) of Dry Ridge, KY, two daughters: Karen Sowder (Donald) of Mount Vernon, KY, and Rita Thompson (John) of San Antonio, TX, three sisters: Dora Litteral (Jim), Phyllis Wilson (Don), and Martha Johnson all of Corbin, KY, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son: James Philpot, two brothers: George and Lawrence Philpot, and one sister: Linda Loudermelt.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 12, 2015 from 5-8pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 11am Friday, February 13, 2015 with Reverend Dan Gutenson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Sylvester Cemetery in Ottenheim, KY. Casket bearers will be: Donald Sowder, Christopher Sowder, Donnie Sowder Jr., Jim Litteral, Don Wilson, and Don Aaron Wilson.

Ralph Pullum, 73, of Hustonville, KY passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at home. Born July 1, 1941 in Kings Mountain, KY to the late Vonnie and Mary Pullum. He was a member of Freedom Pentecostal Church in Waynesburg, KY.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Carter Phillips Pullum, of Hustonville, KY, three sons; Wayne Pullum (Sandy) of Stanford, KY, Roger Pullum (Tammy) of Kings Mountain, KY, and William "Billy" Phillips (Chasity), and three daughters; Melissa Lynn (Donnie) of McKinney, KY, Renda Hodge (Herbie) of Hustonville, KY, and Betty England (Jim) of Stanford, KY, one brother; Hershel Pullum of Harrodsburg, KY, four sisters: Edith Dean and Francis Carlisle both of Marysville, IN, Fern McFerron of Harrodsburg, KY, and Doris Jean Clark of Danville, KY, fourteen grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Mattie Reynolds.

Visitation will be Monday, February 16, 2015 from 5-9 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home, Stanford. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the funeral home with Brother Jim England and Reverend Jeff Draper officiating. Burial will follow at New Salem Cemetery in New Salem, KY.

Lestel L. "Roy" Reynolds, 92, of Stanford, KY passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Stanford. A native of Lincoln County, KY, he was born March 8, 1922 to the late Murphy Thomas Reynolds and Cordia Hays Dishon. He was a farmer, carpenter, and retired from the Corning Glass Works in Danville, KY.

Mr. Reynolds was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII from 1942-1945 in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He also served in the Korean War from 1947-1953 in Japan and Korea. In 1951 he received the Bronze Star Medal for distinguishing himself by heroic achievement on 6th October in the vicinity of Samtee-dong, Korea. On that date Sergeant Reynolds voluntarily requested permission to use his platoon to work on a critically needed bridge while under constant hostile artillery, mortar, and sniper fire. As a result, vital supplies were moved rapidly to the front lines.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years: Dessie Williams Reynolds of Stanford, KY, a son: Larry Reynolds (Colleen) of Danville, KY, one granddaughter: Christy Clemans (Matt) and two great-grandchildren: Avery and Ethan Clemans all of Nicholasville, KY. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

A one day service has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm with funeral service beginning at 1pm. Reverend Brad King will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Oral C. “O.C.” Robbins, age 90, of McKinney, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Stanford. Born Wednesday, December 17, 1924 in Perry County, he was the son of the late Tobise “Tob” & Dulcena Sloane Robbins. His loving wife is Laura Mae Barnett Robbins of McKinney. O.C. was a faithful member of Green River Pentecostal Church, where he played the guitar for many years. He was a US Army WWII Veteran, where he served as a nurse, and worked as a Salesman for Hub Frankel. O.C. was a talented guitar player and songwriter, and loved to drive and take vacations, in his spare time.

In addition to his wife, O.C. leaves behind one brother, Wendell Robbins of Monroe, Ohio; caregivers, Alice & Hershel Carpenter of McKinney; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Ann Robbins Moore; three brothers, Melvin Robbins, Nick Robbins, and Clifford Robbins; three sisters, Easter Eversole, Alpha Caldwell, and Pansy Patrick; and two infant siblings, Kelly Robbins and Melissa Robbins.

A Funeral Service will be held 1:00PM Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Green River Pentecostal Church with Bro. Rick Naylor officiating the service.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00PM Monday, March 2, 2015 at Buffalo Springs Cemetery with Full Honors performed by the Caswell-Saufley Post #18 of the American Legion. Hershel Carpenter, Johnny Mack Brown, Shelba Lee Moore, Kenneth Robbins, Roger Robbins, and Wayne Robbins will serve as Active Pallbearers. Pauline Moore, Verna Robinson, Linda Walls, Judy Derringer, Vivian Luttrell, Kenneth & Debbie Long, Alphas Yocum, Danny Gilliam, Lester Carpenter, Bill Walls, Joe Griffin, and Ronald & Bonnie McWhorter will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

The Visitation will be held 5-9PM Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the church. A Second Visitation will be held 11AM-1PM Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the church.

Fox Funeral Home, Stanford, is entrusted with O.C.’s arrangements. Guest Book at www.barnettdemrowandfox.com.

Saturday, May 24, 2014 – Tucker-Yocum-Wilson Funeral Home Notice, Georgetown, KY

Mike Roberts, 59, of Georgetown, husband to Jean Gillispie Roberts of 37 years, passed into the gates of Heaven on May 26th, 2014.He was born March 4th, 1955 in Stanford to Darlene Caudill (Richard) Broady of Georgetown and the late Howard Roberts.

Mike received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1974 due to an injury. He was a member of Central Church of God and a partner of Cane Run Station Cowboy Church, as well as youth mentor at Long Lick Baptist Church, and a true warrior for the kingdom of God.Mike was an employee of Johnson Controls, an avid fisherman and bird watcher, a true friend to many, a wonderful father, and perfect Popaw.Along with his wife, he is survived by his children Marie Roberts, Travis and Jessica (Barrett) Roberts, and a special niece, Michelle (Anthony) Ritchey-Black. He was richly blessed to become Popaw to Madison, Danielle, and Reagan Roberts as well as his bonus granddaughter, Chelby Black. They were his joy, love, light, and laughter.Mike chose at an early age to live with and care for his maternal grandmother, Amanda Caudill, who Jesus used to mold him into a man of God until her dying day.

He also leaves behind to mourn, Carolyn Gillispie, who became his "Mom" in 1976, one brother; Jeff (Karen) Roberts, sister; Sallie (David) Utter, and brother-in-law; Phillip Gillispie, three aunts, four nephews, and seven nieces.

He was preceded in death by his best friend and father-in-law Elroy Gillispie, nephew Guy O'Connor, grandfather Mathew Caudill, brother Ossie Roberts, beloved cousin Gary Ware, as well as a host of special aunts and uncles and those he gained through marriage.

Services will be 1 PM, Saturday, May 31 at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Sam Glenn, Reverend Lowell Rice and Brother Don Caudill officiating. Burial will be at Georgetown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Roy Gillispie, Anthony Black, Larry Ware, Todd Doan, Mark Stubbs, Matt Moore and Jeff Presley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sallie Utter, Jeff Roberts, Phillip Gillispie, Crystal Prather, Julie DeJarnette, Jamie Ross, Wayne Ware, Gary Presley, Jimmy Humphrey, William Dawson, Jerry Tucker, Charles Bruin, Buck Humphrey, Roger Barkley, Jr, Clayton Lewis, Jim Luttrell, Rev. Mitch Ash, Rev. Van Morris, Dr. Cedric Craig and Dr. Amy Schell. Visitation will be 5 PM -8 PM, Friday, May 30 at the funeral home.

Lennie Pearl Hurst Sears, 86 of Liberty, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Born June 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Hurst and Laura Carey Brown. Lennie loved to sing and to attend church. She liked to help people and to visit in the nursing homes.

Lennie is survived by her husband of 72 years, Robert F. Sears; three sons: Randall (Lou) Sears of Somerset, Michael (Ann) Sears of Liberty and Stewart Sears of Hustonville; one sister, Gladys Cochran of IN; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 am, Sat. at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Harold Dupps with burial in Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation is 6-9 pm, Fri. [email protected]

Marilyn Selby, 54, of Moreland, passed away on February 4, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Selby and Velma Bodner Hogue. She is survived by two sons, Michael and Paul Douglas; a grandson, Riley Douglas; her step-father, Mark L. Hogue; and two step-brothers, Matthew Hogue and Mark Hogue, Jr.

She was a faithful member of Moreland Christian Church, a caring mother and grandmother who sacrificed selflessly for her family, and a beloved friend to many she left behind.

Services will be held at 4 pm, Saturday at Moreland Christian Church by Rev. David Smith, with visitation after 2 pm.

Anna R. Sims, 85, Kings Mountain, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at her residence.

She was born in Casey County, a daughter of the late George Marion and Mary Falconbury Rigney. She was a homemaker and a member of Walltown Christian Church.

She is survived by three sons, Hubert Sims, Walltown, and Hollis and Lloyd Sims of Louisville; a daughter, Linda Patterson, Walltown; 14 gradchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Sims; her parents; a daughter, Lena Phillipe and two sisters, Bessie Martin and Bertha Land.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. J. R. Phillipe Jr. officiating.

Betty Sue Smallwood, age 79, of US Hwy 27 South in Waynesburg, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at her residence. Born Saturday, April 20, 1935 in Bethel Ridge in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Sam & Docta Alma Wesley Jones. She was the widow of the late Billy Joe Smallwood. Betty Sue worked as a store clerk for Ruckel’s Grocery & Deli in Waynesburg and Paul’s Discount in Somerset. She was a member of Eubank Baptist Church and loved to sew, quilt, crochet, garden, and watch UK Basketball games in her spare time.

Betty Sue leaves behind two sons, Gary Joe Smallwood (Elizabeth) of Lexington, and Glen Smallwood (Teresa) of Wilsonville, Oregon; one daughter, Saundra Erp (O’Dell) of Somerset; one sister, Jessie Dungan of Eubank; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Melissa, Crystal, Chris, Michelle, Ashley, and Jordan; and eight great-grandchildren, Lauren, Madison, Olivia, Logan, Chance, Chloe, Sydney, and Sean.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Henry Jones, Cleaver Jones, Harris Jones, Alvin Reid Jones, and one infant who passed at birth; three sisters, Arlie Adams, Alice Floyd, and Libby Padgett.

A Funeral Service will be held 2:00PM Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home with Bro. Berwin Hall officiating the service. Burial will follow in Double Springs Cemetery.

The Visitation will be held 12PM, until service time, Sunday at the funeral home.

Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, is entrusted with Betty Sue’s arrangements

Justin Shane Snow, age 27, of Good Hope Church Road in Eubank, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. Born Monday, July 27, 1987 in Stanford, he was the son of Gladys Hodge Snow of McKinney and the late Ernest Ray “Rayboy” Snow. His loving wife is Ronda Johnson Snow of Onalaska, Texas. Justin worked as a packer for Armstrong Flooring in Somerset. He attended Miracle Temple and loved fishing, basketball, football, and mudding.

In addition to his wife and mother, Justin leaves behind one son, Caleb Ray Snow of Onalaska, Texas; two daughters, Destiny Nichole Snow and Arianna DeShae Snow both of Onalaska, Texas; a daughter due in May 2015, Bella Grace Snow; three brothers, Donald Snow (Laverne) of Hustonville, Chris Snow (Jennifer) and Jeff Snow (Samantha) both of Kings Mountain; six sisters, Karen Baker (Bryan Ballou) of Adair County, Rena Barber (Tim) of Kings Mountain, Cathy Propes (Danny Sallee) of McKinney, Sue Propes (John) of Casey County, Melissa Snow (Nafen Blevins) of Waynesburg, and Kim Snow (Steven Gibson) of Manchester; maternal grandparents, Kelly & Irene Hodge of McKinney; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth Dale & Linda Rae Johnson of Onalaska, Texas.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ernest & Freda Snow. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00PM Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Barnett & Demrow Funeral with Bro. Matt Barrett officiating the service. Burial will follow in KP Hall Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Donald Snow, Chris Snow, Jeff Snow, Timmy Barber, Jason Propes, and Jesse Johnson will serve as Active Pallbearers.

The Visitation will be held 5-8PM Friday, February 20, 2015 at the funeral home.

Crystal Kaye (Hatter) Spears, age 66, of Elwood Place, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015. Born November 14, 1948 in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William Terrell & Pauline Wall Hatter. Her loving husband is Ronald L. Spears. Crystal was a member of Highland Ave. Baptist Church.

Crystal was the dear mother of Ron (Carolyn) Spears, Jr. and Paula Hoelmer; Grandmother of Terry, Matthew, Tyler, Nick, John, Samantha, Tabitha, Sarah, Maggie and Emily; Great-grandmother of Kalab, Chace, Lilly and Dallen; sister of Lyndale Hatter, Wilma Floyd, James Hatter, Reba Philippe, Joan Spears, Diane Sims and the late Carlos and Raymond Hatter; and many nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Cincinnati, Friday, February 27, 2015 from 5-8 p.m.

A Second Visitation will be held Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home, Waynesburg, KY, Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 12noon-2PM.

The Funeral Service will begin at 2 pm Saturday. Bro. Lynville Hatter will officiate the service. Burial will follow in KP Hall Cemetery in Kings Mountain, Kentucky.

Wanda Margurita Starks, 83, of Crab Orchard, passed away Wednesday, February 25th, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. She was the widow of James Dale Starks.

Wanda was born in Marshall County, Kentucky on May 14, 1931. She was a daughter of the late Doyle and Bulah M (Karnes) Collins. She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Western, Kentucky. Wanda was a very loving and caring, mother and a friend to many.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Gary) Hiatt, of Crab Orchard, and 3 Grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her Sister, Genon Wardlow.

Carl Cary Stoddard, age 70, of Aberdeen, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi. Born Sunday, February 11, 1945 in Monroe County, Mississippi, he was the son of the late William Henry & Leona Taylor Stoddard. He was the widower of the late Evelyn Sue “Susie” Brown Stoddard, who preceded him in death June 10, 2004. Carl was a US Army Veteran, serving two terms during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for TVA, and was of the Baptist faith.

Carl leaves behind one brother, Connie Ray Stoddard of Summit, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; and three sisters.

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00PM Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Double Springs Cemetery with Bro. Monty Carney officiating the service. Burial will immediately follow the service.

Priscilla A. Thomas, 35 of Danville died Feb. 15, 2015. Born April 14, 1979, she was the daughter of Edwin “Gene” Thomas of Junction City and Helen Downs (George) Spears of Danville.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Elsie (Charles) Kidd; brother, Terry Thomas; step-brothers: George, James, Frankie and Jason Spears; step-sisters: Irene Feldkamp and Mary and Amy Spears and special friend, Danielle McQuerry.

Services will be held at 1 pm, Monday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home by Bro. Chester Downs with burial in Moreland Cemetery. Visitation is after 12 noon, Monday.

Joey Wayne Thompson, 53, of Crab Orchard, KY died surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He fought a heroic 2 year battle with cancer. He was born December 25, 1961 in the Muhlenberg Community Hospital to Richard and Joyce Webb Thompson. He went to Muhlenberg Central High School and has been a auto body technician for 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and wildcat fan.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years: Brenda Nicholas Thompson, children: Kristina Blinco of Arizona, Sabrina Nicholas of Lexington, KY, Krystal Hughes (Phillip) of Berea, KY, Joseph Thompson and Isaac Johnson both of London, KY, and Tiffany Thompson of Crab Orchard, KY, granddaughter: Amy Sampson of Arizona, parents: Joyce Thompson of Greenville, KY, and Richard Thompson (Mary Lou) of Owensboro, KY, his mother-in-law: Ann Coombs of London, KY, sisters: Vickie Simmons (Larry) and Tracey Martino both of Greenville, KY, sister-in-law: Linda Gregory (Roger) of Corbin, KY, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Melvina and Charles Thompson, and Cennia and John David Webb.

A one day service has been scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Visitation will be from 12-3pm with funeral service beginning at 3pm. Burial will follow at Dix River Church of Christ Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Tears are falling in Centerville, Ohio, upon the departure of a loving, generous, dear, dear man who was called husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and lived life to the fullest. William Russell Thompson, known as "Bill" to those who knew him passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015, leaving indelible heart prints on his family members. May we, his family, carry on his tradition of love and kindness.

Bill, 61 years old, was born on September 20, 1953, in Stanford, Kentucky. At the "ripe old age" of one week Bill's parents moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where Bill spent his "growing up" years. While pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement, Bill met the "love of his life." Shortly after graduation Bill married Pamela Phillips, moved to Kettering, Ohio, and began his career at Oakwood Department of Public Safety. Bill had a firm sense of right and wrong making him a great fit for his career. For thirty-two years Bill worked at Oakwood rising to the rank of lieutenant. While working and raising two children with his wife of thirty-nine years Bill earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Dayton.

During the years and throughout his retirement Bill traveled across the world with Pam and his family. He had a real zest for doing something physical every day even on vacations. He loved the sports of tennis and golf. Another joy for Bill during retirement was being a grandfather celebrating with two grandsons. One little grandson would call to ask Grandpa to come over and play with him. Grandpa was always right there.
Bill is survived by his wife, Pam, of the home, his two children, a son, Jason, and wife Emily Thompson, a daughter, Rebecca, and her husband , Timothy Nicodemus, two grandsons, Roman Joe Lee, and Simon William Thompson, a sister, Jan Bower of McKinney, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Helen Plummer Thompson, and a niece Stacy Bower Heath.
Memorial service 3:00PM Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-Far Hills Chapel. Family will receive friends from 1:30PM until time of service. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneral home.com

Mary K. Turpin age 81 years of West Union, Ohio died Sunday June 15, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Turpin was born October 22, 1932 the daughter of the late Sterling and Bernice (Caldwell) Padgett in Kings Mountain, Kentucky. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Willie Turpin and a great granddaughter.

Survivors include two daughters; Marie Waid and husband Richard of Eubank, Kentucky; Margie Yates and husband Charles of West Union, Ohio; two sons; Merle Turpin of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Johnie G. Turpin of Eubank, Kentucky; two brothers; Noey Lee Padgett and Clinton "Red" Padgett of Kentucky; ten grandchildren; several great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday June 19, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home with Tom Claibourne officiating. Burial will follow at the Kirker Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. the day of the service at the funeral home.

Judy Kay Lucas White, 72, of Stanford, KY passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was born February 10, 1943 in Hyden, KY to the late Willard and Birtha May Hendrix Lucas. She was also a member of Drakes Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include seven children: Vicky Williams of Paris, KY, Rayetta Gibson of Manchester, KY, Patty of Richmond, KY, Debbie of TN, Jimmy Sloan of Frankfort, KY, Michael Prewitt and Tommy Hendrix both of Stanford, KY, three sisters: Jane Lucas, Cathrien Lucas, and Mabel Lucas, five brothers: Alex Lucas, David Lucas, Billy Lucas, Gary Lucas, and John Lucas, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by infant twins, two grandchildren: Doug and Shawn Sexton, and two brothers: Estel Lucas and Kennith Lucas.

A one day service has been scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2015 at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm with funeral service beginning at 1pm. Reverend Ken Roberts will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Dix River Church of Christ Cemetery in Preachersville, KY.

Lorena Madge Wallace, 82, of Waynesburg, KY died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at her home. She was born January 11, 1933 in Kings Mountain, KY to the late Theodore and Goldie Robertson Releford, she was raised by her maternal grandparents, the late Mary Catherine and French Robertson. Lorena was the widow of the late Carl Wallace and she was a KY Colonel.

Survivors include two sons, Greg Wallace (Terri) of Waynesburg, KY and Danny Wallace (Donna Deweese) of Port Republic, Maryland; a half brother, Marvin Releford of Florence, KY, 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Ewing Releford and a half sister Betty Kelly.

Visitation and funeral service will be Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Spurlin Funeral Home Stanford, Visitation beginning at 11am with the funeral service immediately following at 1pm. Reverend Brad King will be officiating the service, burial will be in K.P. Hall Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Anthony Wallace, Geoffrey Wallace, Derek Wallace, Triston Wallace, Dorian Wallace, Trevor Davis and Kevin Simpson; a special thanks to Honorary Bearers, Paul Blevins and Mark Powers.

Mary Ann Coontz Wray, 72 of Stanford passed on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Born September 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Ola Bell Anderson Coontz. She retired from Genesco after 32 years and was a faithful member of the Danville Church of God, where she was involved in several ministries.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Wray, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Merl Hicks; son, Lawrence “Pookie” (Tina) Wray of Danville; daughters: Lisa and Cindy Wray, both of Danville; step-sons: David, Anthony and Jeff Hicks of Hustonville and Kenny Hicks of Junction City; brother, Bobby Coontz of Casey County; sister, Glenda Withrow of California; five grandchildren: Miranda and Makensie Wray, Tabitha Blackwell, Caleb Wray and Necia Ganns; four step grandchildren: Christa, Leah, Joshua and Chris; and seven great grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 am, Wednesday at Danville Church of God by Pastor Bryan Montgomery with burial in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers are Robbie Coontz, Doug Coomer, Danny Crowe, Shane Morris, Mark Coontz and Jamie Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are David, Anthony, Kenny and Jeff Hicks and DJ and Ben Coomer. Visitation is 5-9 pm, Tues. at Danville Church of God. W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. [email protected].