Abner, Joseph Casey "JC"
Joseph Casey “JC” Abner, age 49 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening August
30, 2011 at his residence. Born in Oneida, KY on September 12, 1961, he is the son of
Ruby Daniel Abner of Booneville, KY and the late Dan Abner. He had worked in construction
and in the roofing business for many years. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, collecting
antiques and spending time outdoors with his grandchildren and family. In addition to his
mother, he is survived by three daughters, Amanda Casey Abner Hall of Trenton, OH, Lasey Jo
Abner and her fiancé Glen Coulson of Las Vegas, NV, and Bobby Sue Abner of Trenton, OH; four
sisters, Wanda (Michael) Maupin of Connersville, Darlene Stamper of Canoe, KY, Regina (Bob)
Light of Connersville and Nadina Abner Ott of Connersville; seven grandchildren, Kaylyn Hall,
Kira Napier, Adaisia Coulson, Glen B. Coulson, Aliyah Coulson, Tatum Joseph Coulson, and Kayla
Burns; and several nieces and nephews. JC is preceded in death by his father, a brother,
Washington Edward Abner and a grandson, Seth Allen Coulson. Funeral services will be conducted
at the Buckhorn Presbyterian Church in Buckhorn, KY on Saturday September 3, 2011 at 3:00 P.M.
with friends and family gathering from 12 noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow
in the Abner Cemetery. Urban Winkler Funeral Home in Connersville, IN is assisting with the
arrangements. www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com 09/01/2011.
Abner, Martin Jr.
Booneville, KY – Martin Abner, Jr., 38, of Judd Road, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007,
at his residence. He was born in Oneida, KY, on April 2, 1969, to the late Martin and
Beatrice Combs Abner. He was a former U. S. Marine and a member of the D. A. V. He
enjoyed motorcycles, music and being with people. He is survived by two sisters,
Mildred E. (& Ricky) Hudson of Booneville, KY and Georgia L. Abner and her fiancée,
Charles “Skip” Hamilton, Jr. of Morrow, Ohio and a nephew, Colby A. Hudson of Booneville,
KY; and his maternal grandfather, Robert Combs, also of Booneville. Also surviving
are his seven maternal uncles, Chester and David Combs, both of Booneville, KY, Charlie
Combs of Ricetown, KY, Willie Dale Combs of Maineville, OH, Oakley Combs of Hamilton,
OH, Maxie Combs of Morrow, OH and Letcher Combs of South Lebanon, OH; and one maternal
aunt, Georgia Moyers of Beattyville, KY; a paternal aunt, Marie (& Kezia) McGrafth of
Morrow, OH; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services with military
rites by the Three Forks Post # 11296 VFW was held on Saturday, May 12, 2007, 11:00 a.m.
at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. Virgil Harris and Rev. Keith Hensley
officiating. Visitation on Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Burial in the Esau Gabbard Cemetery, on Indian Creek in Owsley Co., with the Booneville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 17, 2007.
Abner, Washington Edward "Dickie"
Buckhorn, KY – Washington Edward “Dickie” Abner, age 62, husband of Helen Rice Abner, passed
away Friday, October 30, 2009, at his residence. Dickie was born in Owsley Co., KY, on May 22,
1947, to Ruby Daniel Abner of Booneville, KY, and the late Dan Abner. He was a U. S. Army Veteran
having served in the Vietnam Conflict, a former supervisor for Star Fire Mining, and a member of
the Meadow Creek Pentecostal Church in Lerose, KY. Along with his wife of 38 years, he is survived
by three sons, Jerry Edward Abner of Lawrenceburg, IN, and Claude Wayne Abner and Dickie Lee Abner,
both of Buckhorn, KY; two daughters, Sharon Evelyn Noble of Buckhorn, Ky, and Regina Gail Hurley of
Chavies, KY; and 13 grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Joseph Casey Agner of
Buckhorn, KY; four sisters, Wanda Sue Maupin, Regina Light, and Nadina Ott, all of Connersville,
IN, and Darlene Stamper of Canoe, KY; an uncle, several aunts; and a host of foster children, and
other friends and relatives. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rickie Abner.
Funeral services, along with military rites by Three Forks Post # 11296 VFW, held at the Booneville
Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2009, with Pastor James Morris officiating.
Visitation was held on Sunday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial at the Abner
Family Cemetery, Otter Creek, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Jerry Edward Abner, Claude Abner, Dickie Agner, Jaron Noble, Josh Noble, Dan Hurley,
Jose Ortiz and James Gross. Booneville Sentinel November 4, 2009.
Abney, Wilma "Jeanie" Stevens
Wilma (Jeanie) 70 Abney, of Franklin went to be with the Lord Friday November 25, 2011 in the comfort
of her home. She was born in Booneville, Ky the daughter of Charlie and Laura (Barrett) Stevens. Wilma
was a Bus Driver for 16 years for the Franklin City Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, William, a sister and brother in law, Ella and Kelly Combs, and her good friend, Margaret
(Arnwine) Raney. Wilma is survived by her daughters, Edwina (Randy) Mackey, Mandy Abney and Danny White,
Candy (Larry) Burress, and Melody (Jon) Lawson. She also leaves her loving companion, Dave Gardner of
many years, and 12 grandchildren, Steven, Tab, Denise, Brian, Melinda, Jesse, Tiffany, Jacob, Jarod,
Jordan, D.J., and Caleigh. Also 6 great grandchildren, and brothers and sisters, Charles (Judy) Stevens,
J.C. (Mary) Stevens, Nannie Abney, Ruby Baker, and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral
services will be Tuesday 10:00 am at the Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd. St. Franklin. Visitation will
be Monday 5 - 8 pm at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.anderson-fh.com.
Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. www.anderson-funeral.com 11/27/2011.
Abshear, Cathy Harris
Cathy Abshear, age 57, of Peppertown, Indiana died Friday, November 6, 2009 at her residence. Born
March 17, 1952 in Kentucky she was the daughter of Virgil & Anna Mae (Thompson) Harris. On September
17, 1973 she was united in marriage to Alan Abshear, and he survives. She was a member of the Buena
Southern Missionary Baptist Church. Besides Alan, her husband of over 36 years, survivors include her
parents, Virgil & Anna Mae Harris of Boonville, Kentucky, one daughter, Hope Elaine Glenn of Batesville,
Indiana, one son, Virgil Andrew Abshear of North Vernon, Indiana; six sisters, Phyllis Cavins of Tyner,
Kentucky; Lynda Moore of Franklin, Ohio, Berniece Coffey of Boonville, Kentucky, Sandy Coffey of Tyner,
Kentucky, Rosie Harris of Boonville, Kentucky and Judy Ford of Marietta, Georgia; as well as nine
grandchildren. Rev. Rob Edwards, pastor of the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate
the Funeral Services on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:30 A.M., at the church, with burial following in
Peppertown Cemetery. Family & friends may visit from 9:30 till 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
at the Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 25220 Chapel Road, Laurel, Indiana. Memorial
Contributions are being directed to the family. www.phillipsandmeyers.com November 7, 2009.
Abshear, Sharon K. Harris
Metamora, IN – Sharon K. Harris Abshear, 51, formerly of Owsley Co., KY, passed away Friday,
November 2, 2007, at her residence. Sharon was born March 25, 1956, in Middletown, Ohio,
to Virgil and Anna Mae Thompson Harris. She was a homemaker and a member of the Buena
Southern Missionary Baptist Church in Indiana. Along with her parents, she is survived by
her husband, Larry Abshear of Metamora, IN; three sons, Dwayne Reynolds of Laurel, IN,
Christopher Harris of Shelbyville, IN and Virgil Harris of Greensburg, IN; two step children,
Jeff Abshear and Sherry Jarbo; and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are seven sisters, Phyllis
Cavins and Sandy Coffey of Jackson County, KY, Bernice Coffey and Rosie Harris of Booneville,
KY, Linda Moore of Franklin, OH, Cathy Abshear of Oldenburg, IN and Judy Ford of Marietta, GA;
and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at 1:00
p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home with Brother Rob Edwards officiating. Visitation was also
held the same day, beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial in the Harris
Family Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel November 8, 2007
Addison, Thelma Judd
Booneville, KY – Thelma Judd Addison, age 88, widow of Clarence Addison, passed away Monday, October
6, 2008, at the Lee County Care & Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville, KY. Thelma was born in
Owsley County, KY, on November 10, 1919, to the late Edd and Lucy Bowles Judd. She was a homemaker,
and had attended the Church on the Farm in Owsley County, KY. She is survived by her daughter-in-law,
Brenda Addison of Beattyville, KY; a sister, Lois Addison of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren;
three great grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives. Along with her husband, and her
parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James E. Addison, and a brother, Elmo Judd. Funeral
services were held October 10, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. J. Jamison
Brunk officiating. Visitation held Thursday evening, at the funeral home, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel October 15, 2008.
Aker, Ruth Gabbard
Booneville, KY – Ruth Gabbard Aker, 93, widow of Dr. John Raymond Aker, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2004
at her residence. An Owsley County native, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Isaac Hugh and Elizabeth Eversole
Gabbard, born on May 20, 1911. Mrs. Aker worked at the Owsley County Public Library to the age of 91, and was
honored as one of Kentucky’s oldest employees. She was the former postmistress at Arnett, Kentucky. She was a
member of the Booneville Presbyterian Church and was also a quilter and craftswoman. She is survived by a brother,
Michael Gabbard, and his wife Marjorie; two sisters, Nancy Ellis and Louise Ferdig and a sister-in-law, Naomi
Gabbard, all of Booneville, Kentucky; six nieces and six nephews, their children and grandchildren; numerous other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, 11:00 o’clock, at Booneville
Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation held on Monday, November 15 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery in Booneville with Searcy and Strong
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel
Alford, Addie Barrett
Berry, KY – Addie Barrett Alford, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at her
home. Born on February 4, 1931 in Booneville, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late
Bent and Mary Young Barrett. She married Caleb Alford and he preceded her in death in
1986, after nearly forty years of marriage. Formerly, she worked for Midwest Bag
Company of Des Moines, Iowa. She was a member of the Marcus Crooked Creek Baptist
Church, Pendleton County. She leaves three son: Kenneth Alford, Manuel Alford and Mike
Alford, all of Berry, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Lori Teegarden of Berry, Kentucky,
Jeff Alford of Falmouth, Kentucky, Eric Alford of Creston, Iowa, Kristine Morgan of
Omaha, Nebraska, Edward Alford of Omaha, Nebraska and Matthew Alford of Defiance, Ohio;
three great grandchildren, Jesse Teegarden of Berry, Kentucky, Zachary Alford of Omaha,
Nebraska and Tyler Alford of Creston, Iowa; two sisters, Marie Conner of Hamilton, Ohio
and Josie Estes of Nashville, Tennessee and a brother, John Barrett of Hamilton, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 am on Monday, March 7, 2005 at the Woodhead Funeral
Home, Falmouth, with Brother Keith Mitchell and Brother Gary Barrett officiating. The
visitation was held from 4-8:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. Interment took place
in the Indian Creek Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky. Serving as pallbearers were Manual
Alford, Mike Alford, Jeff Alford, Max Huffaker, Gary Barrett and Danny Bowen. The
honorary pallbearers were Cecil Riley, Lowell Barrett, Matthew Alford and Edward Alford.
Woodhead Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel March 10, 2005
Allen, Callie Gay
Callie Allen age 95, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at Garden Manor Extended
Care Center. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on October 5, 1915 the daughter of
Maurice and Matilda (Morgan) Gay. She married Raymond Allen on December 25, 1934 in Clay
County, Kentucky and he preceded her in death. Callie was a homemaker and member of the
Richmond Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her children; Delilah Eckel and husband
Richard of Rushville, Indiana, William Allen of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sue Jones and husband
Robert, Pearl Allen and wife Dale, Beverly Wells and husband Richard all of Hamilton and
Barbara Garrett of Bryan, Ohio; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and seven great
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and
three sisters and a grandson, William Garrett. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 7, 2011
at 2:00 p.m. at Richmond Road Baptist Church, 2170 Hamilton-Richmond Highway with Pastor Paul
Tillett officiating. Burial will be at Darrtown Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from Noon
until 2:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Richmond Road
Baptist Church at the above address. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com
May 6, 2011.
Allen, Cornie
Cornie Allen, 85, of Berea, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2004, at the Pattie A. Clay
Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 1, 1918, in Owsley County, the son of the
late Lewis "Tack" and Lucy Allen. He was retired from Muncie Buick in Winchester after
18 years of dedicated sales service. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the
U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Alice Allen; three sons, Kirby (Karen) Allen of
Versailles, Mike (Johnna) Allen of Berea and Toney (Jennifer) Allen of Berea; two sisters,
Julie Middleton of Florence and Eva Deaton of Beattyville; five grandchildren, Kim
(Glen) Hartley of Versailles, Kary (Stacy) Allen of Lexington, and Cameron, Brianna and
Ty Allen of Berea; and three great-grandchildren, Mathew, Kayla and Drake Allen of
Versailles. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Hershel and Jessie Allen; and three
sisters, Flo Gay, Sarah Williams and Oma Scott. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday at Davis and Powell Funeral Home in Berea with Rev. George Waddle and Rev. Kale
Conner officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be
Bill Allen, Lawrence Allen, Dick Gay, Kary Allen, Cameron Allen, Mathew Hartley and
Allan Legear. Submitted by Dr. D. L. Brewer
Allen, Eulene Oldham
ALLEN, Eulene (nee Oldham) age 83 of South Lebanon, Ohio passed peacefully Saturday,
February 20, 2010 at Bethesda North Hospital with her family by her side. Born December 8,
1926 in Clay County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Walter and Sally (Bucknell) Oldham,
a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in South Lebanon, Ohio and a loving and devoted wife,
mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Carless Allen, her
two brothers Ellis and Boyd Oldham and six sisters Mattie Gentry, Maude Ollinger, Mamie Ledford,
Irene Rowland, Mae Hutson and Emmer Oldham; Eulene leaves behind her loving and caring son - Jimmy
Dale (Pearl) Allen of South Lebanon, Ohio; granddaughters Deanna Burton and Joyce Wright; great
grandchildren Logan Burton, Brittney Wright and Whitney Fisher; great-great granddaughter Kylee
Wright and many other family members, friends and neighbors. Friends may call on the family Tuesday,
February 23, 2010 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in South Lebanon, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at the church with Reverend Arthur McFarland officiating. Burial will
follow in the Deerfield Cemetery in South Lebanon, Ohio. The family has requested that memorial
donations be directed to her church - Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 100 East Broadway Street, South
Lebanon, Ohio 45065. Arrangements have been entrusted to STINE Kilburn Funeral Home, 801 Monroe Road,
Lebanon, Ohio 45036. www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com.
Allen, Hazel Duff
BROOKVILLE, Ind.-- Hazel Allen, 87, of Brookville, Ind., died Thursday, Nov.1, 2007.
Born Jan. 14, 1920, in Boonville, Ky., to Charles and Rhoda Edwards Duff, she was a
homemaker. Survivors include daughter, Angela Allen; son, Charles Allen; and sister,
Gladys Hollon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Allen. Service will be
1 p.m. today at Cook Funeral Home, Brookville, where visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
today. Memorials may be made to the PRC Ministries of Sparta, Tenn.
Richmond, Indiana "Pal-Item" November 3, 2007.
Allen, Hortense Smith
Allen, Hortense 82 of Dayton went to be with her Lord on Saturday April 18, 2009. Hortense
was born in Owsley County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late David and Nancy Smith. She is
preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, John Allen, and her daughter Patricia
(Allen) Rex. She is also preceded in death by her brother Dale Smith and sister Carmen Meinzer.
Hortense attended Oneida Baptist Institute. She later taught school prior to moving to Ohio. She
was a member of Drexel Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school before taking over
the care of her aging parents. Hortense loved to cook and garden, but most of all spending time
with her family. She was a loving wife, mother and friend and will be missed sorely. She leaves
to cherish her memories her son, Gerald (Dana) Allen of Greenville, daughter Glenna Allen of
Ansonia, and son Darryl (Karen) Allen of Xenia. Son-in-law Terry Rex of Arcanum. Grandchildren
Kevin Rex, Deborah Blower, and Rachel Allen. Great grandchildren Abigail Blower and Kaylah Rex.
Brothers Wallace (Alpha) Smith, Donald (Loretta) Smith and Gayle (Sue) Smith, sister Davilee
Clark and a host of other family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude,
to the many care giving angels of Hospice of Dayton who cared for Hortense. Funeral services will
be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, NEW LEBANON 324 W. Main St. 45345
with Pastor Clyde O. Waites officiating. Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Drexel Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 5607
Lorimer Street, Dayton, OH 45427 or The Oneida Baptist Institute, Box 67, Oneida, KY 40972-0067.
Condolences may be expressed at www.RogersFuneralHomes.com Published in the Dayton Daily News from
4/19/2009 - 4/20/2009
Allen, Ima Jean Taylor
Booneville, Ky - Ima Jean Allen, 74, Batavia Nursing Care Center, passed away on January
17, 2007, after a long illness at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a
retired factory worker. Born in Owsley County on December 17, 1932, she was the daughter
of Bill and Pinie Bishop Taylor. She is survived by two sons, Rickey W. Allen of California,
KY and Darrell Allen of Richmond, Ky; four grandchildren; her mother, Pinie Taylor of Cincinnati,
OH; three sisters, Myrtle Morrison, Franklin, OH, Audrey Allen, Owensville, OH and Mary Allen,
Las Vegas, NV; three brothers, Arnold Taylor, Never, IN, Lenzie Taylor, and Larry Taylor, Peebles,
OH. Funeral services held on Saturday, January 20, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Searcy and Strong Funeral
Home with Rev. Leo Taylor officiating. Visitation held from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday evening at
the funeral home. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
Allen, Lawrence "Larry"
Lawrence "Larry" Allen, Age 80, of Tipp City, passed away at his home with his family
by his side, Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was a full-time employee of Lowes Home
Improvement in Huber Heights. He retired from A. M. Graphics in Dayton after 32 years
of service in 1991. He was a Deacon and member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church of
Booneville, KY for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents Julia & Herschel
Allen, sister, Florence Allen, all of Booneville, KY, and by his son-in-law, David
Adkins of Dayton. Larry is survived by his loving wife of the past 58 years, Rhoda;
two children, daughter, Judy Adkins of Tipp City, son, David & Betty Allen of Huber
Heights; four granddaughters, Kellie & Thad Mitman of Greenville, Heather Allen (and
friend, James Collins) of Huber Heights, Christina Allen of Huber Heights and Kristin
Adkins of Cedarville University; eight great grandchildren, Brittney, Brooke & Brandon
Bozarth, David & Devin Allen all of Huber Heights, Anna Mitman of Greenville, Ohio,
Johnny Warman and Aliegha Allen of Huber Heights. He has one brother, Bill & Loretta
Allen of Medway and one sister, Rebecca & Donald Cook of Alexandria, KY., and by a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The family will be receiving
friends from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory,
4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Matthew
Reed will officiate. Interment will follow at Willow View Cemetery. If friends desire,
contributions may be made in memory of Larry to Hospice of Miami County. To send a
special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com. Published in the
Dayton Daily News from 8/14/2006 - 8/15/2006
Allen, Rebecca
Booneville, KY – Rebecca Byrd Allen, 83, widow of Carlo Allen, passed
away Friday, January 13, 2006, at the Owsley County Health Care Center in
Booneville, Kentucky. She was born January 9, 1923, in Clay County, Kentucky,
to the late Sherman and Leotta Hill Byrd. She was a homemaker, a retired cook
for the Owsley County Board of Education, and a member of the First Baptist
Church of Island City. Survivors include a son, Glen Allen and a daughter,
Violet Combs, both of Island City, Kentucky; two brothers, Eugene Byrd of
Island City and Thomas Byrd of Sextons Creek, Kentucky; a sister, Margaret
Barrett of Booneville, Kentucky; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren;
five great, great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Sunday, January 15, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., at the First Baptist
Church of Island City, with Rev. Harold Becknell officiating. Visitation was
held on Saturday evening, at the Booneville Funeral Home, from 6:00 –
9:00 p.m. Burial in the Allen Cemetery, Island City, Kentucky, with the Booneville
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel January 19, 2006
Amburgy, Clyde
Clyde Amburgy, age 86 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Clyde
was born on July 1, 1923 in Booneville, Kentucky to Dale and Maggie (Gilburn) Amburgy. He
is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Virginia, and a brother, Glenn Amburgy and his wife,
Betty of Xenia. He served in the U.S. Army European Theater during WW II where he received the
EAME Ribbon with 3 Stars and a Purple Heart for his valor. Clyde was retired from both N.C.R. after
30 years and the city of Springboro after 19 years and a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky,
Booneville Lodge #939 F. & A.M for 56 years. Friends may call from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,
December 15, 2009 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd.,
with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Donald Payne officiating. Interment Miami Valley Memory
Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Parkinson’s Foundation, 325 North 3rd Street,
Fairborn, OH 45324-4959. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com December 13, 2009.
Amburgy, Cotton
AMBURGY, Cotton age 76 of Lebanon, Ohio and formerly of South Lebanon and Waynesville, Ohio, passed
peacefully Monday morning, November 8, 2010 at Lebanon Country Manor in Lebanon, Ohio. Born October 11,
1934 in Owsley County, Kentucky; he was the son of Floyd D. and Jalah (Spencer) Amburgy and retired from
the Putnam Trucking Company. Cotton was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Cotton attended Solid Rock Church in
Monroe, Ohio and was a member of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge, Lebanon Eastern Star, Royal Arch of Masons
of Ohio, Knights Templar Miami Commandry #22, Shriner`s International, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the
Scottish Rite, Valley of Cincinnati. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Kash D. Amburgy, Marvin,
Claude and Wayne Amburgy and sisters Lois Bowman and Ilene Amburgy; Cotton leaves behind his brothers
Ellis (Joan) Amburgy and Blaine (Helen) Amburgy of Lebanon, Ohio; sisters Faye Amburgy of Stanton,
Kentucky and Kay Penwell of Trenton, Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members, friends
and neighbors. Friends may call on the family Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 10:00am until 12:00pm at
the STINE Kilburn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 12:00pm with Reverend
Blaine Bowman officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Deerfield Cemetery, South Lebanon,
Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to STINE Kilburn Funeral Home, 801 Monroe Road, Lebanon, Ohio 45036.
www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com.
Amburgy, Glen
Glen Amburgy 84 of Xenia, Ohio died Sunday January 8, 2012 at the Greene Memorial Hospital
in Xenia. Glen was born in Lee County, Ky, September 10, 1927 the son of Daily and Maggie Kilburn
Amburgy. He worked for 35 years at General Motors in Dayton, he was a 32 Degree Mason of the Beavercreek
Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite in Dayton, and served his country in the Army stationed in Japan and Korea
during WW II. Glen is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty, a son, Michael (Frances) Amburgy,
a daughter, Dianna (Michael) Shaffer, and 6 grandchildren, Angie (Michael) Owens, Melanie (Robert)
Burrows, Monica (Dennis) Sexton, Michelle (Ty) Mills Jaclyn (Aaron) Howard and Lindsay (Tony) Jenkins,
also 19 great grandchildren and loyal constant companion, Rusty. Funeral services will be Thursday 1:00
pm at the Anderson Funeral Home 40 N. Main St. Springboro. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am on Thursday.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.anderson-fh.com. Glen's family sincerely thanks the ICU dept.
at Greene Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. www.anderson-funeral.com 01/09/12.
Amburgy, Rev. Wayne S.
Booneville, KY – Rev. Wayne Spencer Amburgy, 84, of the Pebworth Community,
husband of Gertrude Barrett Amburgy, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2005, at the
Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Ky. He was born December 20, 1920, in Lerose,
Ky., to the late Floyd Day and Jalah Spencer Amburgy. He had a very active Christian
life as a minister of the Assembly of God, he traveled with a singing quartet, along
with his wife, Gertrude. They aired “Supper Time: on the radio to the surrounding
areas, and he took part in forming the Ministerial Association in Owsley County. He was
also a member of the Owsley County Saddle Club, the Lions Club for over 50 years, and
the Historical Society. He was the owner and operator of the W. S. Amburgy & Sons Store
and a Kentucky Colonel. Along with his wife of 58 years, he is survived by two sons,
Randell and wife, Mary, and Kendall and wife, Judy; and two granddaughters, Shelby and
husband, Sam and Stacy and husband, Tim. Other survivors are three brothers: Willis
Blaine, Ellis Leo and Cotton Amburgy; two sisters, Ola Faye Roblin and Viola Kay Amburgy
and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 1,
2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Garry Amburgy
officiating. Visitation was held on Monday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 – 9:00
p.m. Burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Booneville with the Booneville Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Ellis Leo, Brent, Jamie, Keith and
Michael Amburgy and Anthony and Luke Bowman. Honorary pallbearers were Willis Blaine
and Cotton Amburgy. Booneville Sentinel February 3, 2005
Amburgy, W. Blaine
W. Blaine Amburgy, age 80 of Lebanon, Ohio passed peacefully Tuesday evening, May 17, 2011
at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. Born May 4, 1931in Booneville, Kentucky, Blaine
was the son of Floyd and Jalah (Spencer) Amburgy and was a loving and devoted husband and
father. Blaine grew up in Kentucky and in 1947 his family relocated to Warren County, Ohio.
Blaine was a 1950 graduate of Lebanon High School and that is where he met his wife and soul
mate Helen R. Heisel. Blaine and Helen were married June 4, 1960 and together, Blaine and
Helen opened Helen's Hair Salon and American Travel Service in downtown Lebanon and later
built many homes, apartments and duplexes in the Lebanon area. Preceded in death by his
parents, brothers Wayne, Kash, Marvin, Claude and Cotton Amburgy and sisters Lois bowman
and Ilene Amburgy; Blaine leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 50 years Helen
Amburgy of Lebanon, Ohio, daughter Alicia Ann Amburgy of Lebanon, Ohio; brother Ellis
(Joan) Amburgy of Lebanon, Ohio; sisters Faye Roblin of Stanton, Kentucky and Kay Penwell
of Trenton, Ohio; sister-in-laws Mary Lou, Betty and Gertrude Amburgy and many other
family members and friends. Friends may call on the family Saturday, May 21, 2011 from
11:00am until 2:00pm at the Stine Kilburn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at
the funeral home at 2:00pm with Pastor Anthony Blaine Wade officiating. Burial will follow
in the Deerfield Cemetery, South Lebanon, Ohio. The family appreciates memorial donations
that are directed to Hospice of Dayton, Ohio, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or
the Faith Building Church, P.O. Box 1200, Lebanon, Ohio 45036. www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com
Amis, Andy Jr.
Andy Amis, Jr., age 77 of Connersville, passed away on Monday evening August 9, 2010 at Reid
Hospital in Richmond. Born on April 5, 1933 in Booneville, Kentucky, he is the son of the
late Andy Sr. and Easter Noble Amis. Andy served with the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1955.
He is a member of the Connersville Lodge F. A. & M # 15 since May 18, 1967 and retired in 1995
from Ford Electronics where he was a tool and die operator. Andy was an avid fan of bluegrass
music, enjoyed attending bluegrass festivals and loved to read his bible. He is survived by his
wife, the former Norma Jean Rose, whom he married on June 26, 1982 at the Park Road Christian
Center in Connersville. He is also survived by a daughter, Andra Lynn Howell of Hopewell, VA;
two sons, James Dale Amis of Connersville and Andy Amis III of Windber, PA; a brother, Alvin
Amis of Hamilton, OH; two sisters, Linda Wilder of Ricetown, KY and Violet Harris and her husband
Delbert of Milton, IN; two grandchildren, Jennifer Hill and Corinne Vick; two great grandchildren;
Maliki Hill and Valentina Groller; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he
is preceded in death by three brothers, Hershell, Clyde and Lawrence Amis and two sisters, Zola
Harris and Helen Russum. Funeral services will be held at Urban Winkler Funeral Home on Friday
August 13, 2010 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Lester Rose officiating. Burial with military graveside services
will follow at Dale Cemetery. Friends and family may call on Friday from 1:00 to the time of service
at the funeral home where a Masonic service will be held at 2:45 pm. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Fayette County Cancer Society at the funeral home. www.urbanwinklerfuneralhome.com
Amis, Charley X.
Charley X. Amis, 83 of Connersville died unexpectedly at 10:40 PM Saturday, December 27,
2008 at Fayette Regional Health System after being admitted earlier that same day. He was
born March 30, 1925 in Ricetown, KY, one of eight children of Willie and Nannie Noble Amis.
During W.W.II, he served as a Army Medic in the European Theater. He came to Connersville
in the 1950's as a stone mason and a carpenter and later, he was employed at Ford Electronics
and Refrigeration and it’s successor until his retirement in 1983. On July 17, 1971, he was
married in Metamora, IN to Lela M. Allen. Mrs. Amis died November 27, 2005. He was an avid
outdoors man, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially enjoyed spending time with his
granddaughters. Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Hampton and husband, Dennis of
Connersville; two granddaughters, Sarah and Emily Hampton; a brother, Pleasant Amis and
wife, Jocelyn of Booneville, KY; a sister, Irene Bowling and husband, James of Ricetown,
KY; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Beside his wife of 34 years, he is preceded
in death by four brothers, Virgil. Ed, Earl and Allison Amis; two sisters, Madelon Harris
and Pauline Barrett. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at
Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with military rites conducted by the Fayette County
Veterans Council. Rev. Eugene Million will officiate the service. Cremation will follow.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday. Friends may visit
anytime online at www.millermosterrobbins.com to sign an guest book and to leave messages
of condolences to the family.
Anderson, Harlan Jr.
Harlan Jr. Anderson, 67 of Paoli, passed away at 7:10 PM, Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at IU
Health Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, Indiana. Harlan was born in Owsley County, Kentucky
on August 5, 1944 to John Dillard and Martha (Allen) Anderson. He was married to Jessie (Taylor)
Anderson and she preceded him in death in 1983. He was a retired mechanic from Reynolds, Inc.
where he had been employed for 38 years and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness
in Mitchell, Indiana. He is survived by his son, Wesley C. Anderson of Paoli, daughters, LaVonne
Anderson of Salem, Martha Lynn Jones of Milton, Florida, Charlotte Dillard of Salem, Elizabeth
Edwards of Boonville, Kentucky, and DeEtta Shelton of Paoli, seventeen grandchildren and twenty
great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Millard Anderson of French Lick. He was
preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jessie Anderson. Arrangements are being handled
by T.L. Pinnick Mortuary, 785 South Bears Bend Road, French Lick, Indiana where the family will
receive friends, Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The funeral service will
be held at the mortuary, Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at a later date in
Kentucky. www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com 12/30/11.
Anderson, Unis
Lawrenceburg, KY – Unis Anderson, 91, formerly of Owsley Co., of Heritage Hall Nursing
Home passed away Sunday, October 21, 2006 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center after
a long illness. He was a retired coal miner and carpenter. He was born on June 18,
1915 in Owsley County, KY to the late John Dillard and Elvira McKinney Anderson. He is
survived by a daughter, Ruthie McWilliams of Versailles, Kentucky; a son, Frank Anderson
of Manchester, KY; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Harlan
Anderson and Millard Anderson, both of Paoli, Indiana; and a sister, Grace Slone, of KY.
Graveside services at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2006 at Horn Hill Cemetery with
Rev. Burt Paden officiating. Interment at Horn Hill Cemetery with Searcy and Strong
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel October 26, 2006.
Angel, Johnny
Booneville, KY – Johnny Angel, 57, of Route 3, passed away June 1, 2007 at the Kentucky
River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. He was a logger. Born on December 27, 1949, and
an Owsley County native, he was the son of Leonard and Gertrude Gilbert Angel. He is
survived by a son, Jonothan (& Shelly) Angel, a daughter, Selena (& Todd) Faulkner, two
step-sons, Craig “Buckshot” Adams and Ernie Gipson, all of Booneville; two grandchildren,
Jessica and J. T. Angel, also of Booneville; and three sisters, Irene (Charles) Riley,
Alice (& Junior Rice) and Betty (& Walton) Brandenburg, all of Booneville. Services
were held on Monday, June 4, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev.
James Morris officiating. Visitation was held on Sunday evening, June 3, 2007 from 5:00
to 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Brandenburg-Angel Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral
Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel July 5, 2007.
Angel, William
Booneville, KY – William Angel, 44, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the
U. K. Hospital, Lexington, KY. He was the son of the late Albert and Velma Tolson Angel.
He was an auto body technician. Survivors include a daughter, Tabatha Angel of Germantown,
Ohio; four brothers, Neal Angel of Athol, Kentucky, Dennie Angel of Booneville, Kentucky,
Bobby Angel and Kenny Angel, both of Middletown, Ohio; a sister, Alexis Angel Gallimore of
Germantown, Ohio; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday,
September 25, 2006 at the Watts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Venters officiating.
Burial followed in the Hensley Angel Cemetery, Athol, Kentucky. Watts Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were family and friends. Booneville Sentinel October 12, 2006.
Arnold, Brenda June
Beattyville, KY – Brenda June Arnold, 67 of 290 Baker Bar Road, Beattyville, KY passed away September 4,
2010 at the Marcum – Wallace Hospital in Irvine, KY. Brenda was affiliated with the Pine Grove Church.
She was a Residential Technician at the KY River Community Care. She was the daughter of Lewis Arnold and
Lena Hamilton. Survivors include 2 sons; Tony Deaton and Troy Deaton, both of Beattyville, Kentucky. One
daughter, Tammy Deaton of Beattyville, KY and one granddaughter, Erika Arnold of Beattyville, KY. She leaves
surviving one great-granddaughter, Taylor Lainhart, Beattyville, KY and 3 step-grandchildren; Tori Jones,
Brandon Horn and Ronnie J. Epperson, all of Beattyville, KY. 3 brothers: Tommy Arnold, Berea, KY; Eddie
Arnold, Grayson, KY and Chuck Arnold, Booneville, KY. One sister survives, Joyce Campbell of Beattyville, KY.
Preceded in death by a son, Timmy Arnold, her parents, 1 sister, Marilyn Arnold and the father of her children,
Everett Deaton. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. September 7, 2010 at Searcy and Strong Funeral
Home with Rev. Garrett Thomas officiating. Burial in the Deaton Family Cemetery. Booneville Sentinel Sept. 8,
2010.
Arrowood, Newton Lewis
Mr. Newton Lewis Arrowood, 77, passed away February 2, 2011 at the Ky. River Medical Center in Jackson
following a brief illness. He was born June 1, 1933 in Breathitt County, KY was the son of the late
John Henry and Elizabeth Stamper Arrowood and was a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Arrowood is survived
by one sister, Mrs. Mae Mayes of Booneville, KY; two brothers, Mr. Johnny Arrowood of Northern, KY and Mr.
Andy Arrowood of Newport, KY. A special caregiver and niece, Mrs. Betty Roberts of Booneville, KY and several
nepherws and nieces. Funeral services for Mr. Arrowood was Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Searcy
and Strong Funeral Home in Booneville, KY with Rev. Larry William Combs officiating. Burial followed in the
Arrowood Family Cemtery at Canoe, KY. The Searcy and Strong Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel February 9, 2011.
Ashcraft, Carolyn Huff
Middlesboro, KY – Carolyn Ashcraft, age 63, formerly of Owsley Co., KY, passed away Friday,
February 13, 2009, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born October 20, 1945,
in Bloomington, IN to the late Wes and Ethel Chandler Huff, and she was a homemaker. Survivors
include her special companion, Herman McIntosh of Middlesboro, KY; three sons, Gary Blevins of
Louisville, KY, Kenny Blevins of Lexington, KY and Paul Blevins of Middlesboro, KY; four daughters,
Tara Peters of Booneville, KY, Danielle Ashcraft, Kala McIntosh and Stacy McIntosh, all of
Middlesboro, KY; a sister, Frances Jones of Jacksonville, FL; 11 grandchildren; two great
grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Along with her parents, she was preceded
in death by a daughter, Letha Kay Norville and a son, Michael Blevins. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Powlas
officiating. Visitation held on Tuesday morning, at the funeral home, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until
time of service. Burial in the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cow Creek, KY, with the
Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel February 25, 2009.