Patton, Dr. Henry Stewart Jr.
Booneville, KY – Dr. Henry Stewart Patton, Jr., 75, died Monday afternoon, February 4,
2008, at home in Booneville, KY. He was born in Ashland, KY, September 3, 1932. He
served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Ordained to the Ministry
in 1977, Henry (Hank as many knew him) was known for his work in South Central Kentucky with
the Children’s Bible Crusade. Hank was pastor of the Lerose Baptist Church, Lerose, KY, and
the Upper Buffalo Baptist Church in Ricetown, KY. He was the former pastor of Confluence
Baptist Church in Confluence, KY. Children were always welcomed and loved by Hank, whether
they were learning the most Bible verses during a week at Camp Brent Laneer or attending one
of the church Bible classes he set up throughout the state of Kentucky and surrounding states.
Dressed like a clown, he entertained many children in the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital in
Lexington, KY. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosteen Crum Patton; two daughters,
Lydia Greear (Asa) of St. Agustine, FL and Rowynna Dail of Norwalk, CT; two sons, Hank Patton
(Susan) of Berea, KY and Bart Patton (Julie) of Booneville, KY. He is also survived by seven
grandchildren, Thaddeus Greear, Frankfort, KY, Tony Dail, Lexington, KY, Jeremiah Greear,
Atlanta, GA, Timothy Dial, Amherst, MA, Jessica Stotler (Ryan) Campbellsville, KY, Becky
Patton, Berea, KY, and Emalee Patton, Booneville, KY. And three great grandchildren, Holton
and Alton Greear and Juliana Dail. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Children’s
Bible Crusade, Booneville, KY, in his honor. Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday,
at the Patton family Cemetery, Cannonsburg, KY with Rev. Asa Greear officiating. Visitation was
held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in Booneville.
Booneville Sentinel February 13, 2008.
Pendergrass, Dorothy Fox
Booneville, KY - Dorothy Fox Pendergrass, 86, widow of Edwin Pendergrass, passed away on
Monday, February 7, 2005 suddenly. She was a homemaker and attended the New Hope
Baptist Church. She was born on May 16, 1918 to George and Ellen Brandenburg Fox. She
is survived by two sons, Willis (& Jo) Pendergrass and James (& Wilma) Pendergrass, both
of Booneville, KY and a daughter, Mae (& Bob) Hunt of Flint, MI; six grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday
evening at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday,
February 10, 2005 at the funeral home with Rev. Jamie Brunk officiating. Burial in the
Pendergrass Family Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Booneville Sentinel
Peters, Ann Marshall
Sextons Creek, KY – Ann Peters, 59, of HC 71, passed away at her residence on Thursday,
June 28, 2007 after a year’s illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Clark
Baptist Church. Born on November 11, 1947 in Owsley Co., she was the daughter of the
late Steve and Nellie Thomas Marshall. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Peters; a
daughter, Kim (& Paul Wayne) Creech and a grandson, Jason Creech, all of Sextons Creek;
five brothers, Harrison (& Doris) Marshall, Sextons Creek, Marion (& Nell) Marshall,
Franklin, OH, Brown (& Ila Mae) Marshall, Tyner, KY, James (& Ruby) Marshall and Stevie
(& Mildred) Marshall, both of Booneville; two sisters, Cindy Gilkeson and Lucy (& Leo)
Taylor, both of Booneville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Nellie
Marshall; a son, Dana Peters; three brothers, Morgan, Jerry & Hubert Marshall; and a
sister, Shirley McDaniel. Visitation held from 5 – 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Searcy
and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral service Monday, 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev.
David Reed and Rev. Robert Combs officiating. Burial in the Hensley Cemetery with
Searcy and Strong Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel July 5,
2007.
Peters, Eula Peters
Eula (Peters) Peters Age 76 of Lebanon passed peacefully Thursday, August 24, 2006
at Middletown Regional Hospital. Born Sept. 29, 1929 in Booneville, Kentucky,
she was the daughter of Sam and Eva (Smith) Peters and was a loving and devoted
wife and mother. Eula had worked for Deerfield Connector in assembly as a press
operator and also at the Young's Laundry in Lebanon. Preceded in death by her parents,
one son, Larry Peters in 1975 and one brother, Henry Peters, she is survived by her
dear husband, Lester Peters; one son, Rogar (Julie) Peters and one daughter, Margaret
(Ronald) Swartwood all of Lebanon; one brother, Sam Peters, Jr. and one sister, Margie
Combs both of Kentucky. Funeral services were held Monday, August 28, 2006 at the Stine
Kilburn Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Craft officiating. Burial was in the Lebanon Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guestbook at www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stine Kilburn Funeral Home. Published in The Western
Star from 8/31/2006 - 9/7/2006
Peters, Gertrude Bowman
Booneville, KY – Gertrude Bowman Peters, age 62, wife of Elmer Peters, passed away July 13,
2006 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born April 2, 1944. She
was a wife, a mother and a grandmother and a wonderful friend for those who knew her. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Sutton and Mattie Ramsey Bowman and her son, James Elmer
Peters; two brothers, Earl Bowman and Don Bowman; and a sister, Mary Bowman. She is survived
by her husband, Elmer Peters of Booneville, KY; her daughters, Tonya A. Peters of Booneville,
KY and Patricia Branson of Huntington, W. Va.; a son, Mark Peters and his wife Angie of
Beattyville, KY; sisters, Wandie Herald, Margie Clem, Pauline Barrett, Lucille Crockett and
Martha McKinney. Six grandchildren, Makeeia Stevens, Jordan Peters, Little James Peters,
Marcus Peters, Dakota Peters and Amber Gomez. Four great grandchildren, special great nephew,
Chancey Silcox, nieces Brittany Barrett and Kayla Barrett. Special friends, Anna Mae Hacker,
Polly Barrett, Tonya Seales, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, who
also mourn her passing. Visitation held on Sunday, July 16, 2006, starting at 5:00 p.m. at
the Lee County Church of God in Beattyville, Kentucky. Funeral services were held at the
Lee County Church of God at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Gary Marshall officiating. Burial in the
Esau Cemetery on Indian Creek in Owsley County. Deaton Funeral Home of Jackson, Kentucky
in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Mark Peters, Jordan Peters, Marcus Peters, Tommy
Marshall, Michael Barrett, David Seales and Dwayne Peters. Booneville Sentinel July 20, 2006.
Peters, H. W. "Pete"
Mt. Sterling, KY – H. W. “Pete” Peters, 69, of Evergreen Court, passed away February 28,
2007 at the Mary Chiles Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1937 in Owsley County, to
Walker and Elizabeth Rowland Peters. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and
a retired Quality Control Inspector for Signode. He is survived by his wife, Beverly
Gunderson Peters, of Mt. Sterling; four sisters, Bethel Frye of Campton, KY, Beulah
Bowling and Wilma Peters of Booneville, KY and Lorraine Kienzle of Kansas City, KS; a
brother, Lee Peters of Booneville, KY; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Herald and Stewart Chapel with Rev.
Lloyd Latimer officiating. Burial in the Bellfonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, KY
with Herald & Stewart Home for Funerals, Inc. in charge of arrangements. Booneville
Sentinel March 8, 2007.
Peters, James Elmer
Booneville, KY - James Elmer Peters, 35, passed away Friday, January 14, 2005 at the
University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky from injuries sustained in
an automobile accident. He was born at Oneida, Kentucky on November 28, 1969 to Elmer
and Gertrude Bowman Peters. He is survived by his parents of Booneville, Kentucky; a
sister, Tonya Lynn Peters of Jackson County and a brother, Mark Peters of Ashland,
Kentucky. Visitation was held from 5:00 – 9:00 pm Sunday evening at the Searcy and
Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services held on Monday, January 17, 2005 at the funeral
home with Rev. Gary Marshall officiating. Burial in the Esau Gabbard Cemetery on Indian
Creek. Booneville Sentinel January 20, 2005
Peters, Jenny
Booneville, KY – Jenny Peters, 90, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at the Owsley
County Health Care Center in Booneville. Jenny was born December 17, 1916, in Owsley
County, KY, to the late Marion and Cora Gibson Peters. She was a homemaker (especially
loved quilting and gardening) and a member of the Royal Oak Baptist Church. Survivors
include a daughter, Violet Peters of Booneville, KY; a sister, Chloe Cook of Waverly,
OH; four grandchildren, Subrena, Tony, Gary and Connie; three great grandchildren, Heather,
Tony Justin and Cody; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents, she was
preceded in death by three brothers, Hubert, Clyde and Paul Peters; and two sisters, Eva
Peters and Marie Brewer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 6, 2007, at
11:00 a.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. Carlo Davidson officiating. Visitation
on Wednesday evening, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Peters
Cemetery, Sturgeon, Owsley Co., KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 6, 2007.
Peters, Lee B.
Lee B. Peters, 79, of Sextons Creek was born March 21, 1927 in Clay County and
departed this life Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical
Center in Somerset. He was the son of the late Gilbert and Nellie (Banks) Peters.
Lee is survived by his loving wife Gladys Peters of Sextons Creek; by four sons,
Lonzo Peters, Denver Lee Peters and Donnie Peters all of Sextons Creek and Earl
Peters of Booneville; by eight daughters, Mildred Marshall, Iva Sue Hensley,
both of Booneville, Mary Madden, Georgia Madden, Sarah Madden, Donna Sue Montgomery
all of Tyner, Jean Marshall of McKee and Anna Asher of Annville. He was blessed with
twenty-four grandchildren, Bridgett and Leann Peters, Brittany and Trevor Montgomery,
Sherry and Brian Marshall, Amy Combs, Amanda Ayers, Ashley Madden, Jason Madden,
Heather Smith, Michelle F. Mills, Kim Wagers, Nicki Baldwin, Eric Marshall,
Jimmy and Jeremy Peters, James Lee and Jennifer Hensley, Scottie Peters, Jessica
Baker, Leon Tyler and Samantha Asher and a special niece Mildred Cook. In addition
to this parents, Lee was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Peters and by four
sisters, Lola Gabbard, Lucy Clem, Oma Edwards and Roda Hoskins. Lee was a member of
the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 14,
2006 at the Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Hacker & Bro. Landon McDaniel
officiating. Burial followed in the Becknell (AKA Hoskins, ochs staff) Cemetery.
Lakes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers: Jimmy Peters, Jeremy Peters,
Brian Marshall, Lonnie Gabbard, Jamie Metcalf, James Hensley, Johnathan Wagers,
Kenny Smith and Gary Hudson. Jackson County Times April 19, 2006
Pierson, James Clemont
James Clemont Pierson of Goshen, OH. Beloved husband of 36 years to Sylvia
(nee Marcum) Pierson. Loving father of Rhonda (Kenny) Watson and the late
Margaret Morris and step-father of Mona (Jim) Scheiderer and Gina Marshall.
Caring grandfather of James, Ashley and Amber, Robert and Rosalee Pierson,
Farris and Bonnie Morris and step-grandfather of George, Micheal, Nacole,
Amanda, Angela and Anthony. Dear step-great-grandfather of Victoria, Phillip
Jr., and Marcus. Cherished son of the late Walker and Allie (nee Lynch) Pierson.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at the age of 76. Services at the Tufts Schildmeyer
Family Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, Tuesday, February 7, 12 Noon,
where friends will be received from 10 A.M. until the time of service. Interment
Goshen Cemetery. Cincinnati Enquirer 2/2/2006
Pierson, Luther Jr.
Luther Pierson Jr. was born November 16, 1931 in Owsley County and departed this
life Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at his residence, being 76 years of age. He was the
son of the late Luther Pierson Sr. and Callie Conrad Pierson. Luther is survived
by three children- Gerald Pierson of Annville, Kyle Pierson of McKee and Lisa Hayes
of Ohio. He is also survived by two brothers- Clarence Pierson of Hamilton, Ohio and
Arvil Creech of Somerset, KY and by two sisters- Christine McWhorter of Georgetown,
KY and Rachel Spencer of Hamilton, Ohio. Luther was blessed with four grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Luther was also preceded
in death by a brother- Billy Ray Pierson and by two sisters- Emma McIntire and Illa
Madden. Luther was a member of the Union Baptist Church. Funeral service was held
2:00PM Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. David Reed officiating.
Burial followed in the Madden Cemetery in Tyner. Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Price, Dorsie
Vincent, KY – Mr. Dorsie Price, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2007, at
the Lee County Care & Rehabilitation Center in Beattyville, KY, after a long fight
with Alzheimer’s Disease and cancer. He was born in Vincent, KY on December 20, 1920,
to the late Charlie and Ethel Combs Price. Dorsie attended the Needmore School at Vincent,
where he walked the one mile to school each day and came early to tend the fires. He
enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 21, where he was in the 83rd Reconnaissance
Troop Infantry Division. A veteran of World War II, he earned the European African Middle
Eastern Theater Ribbon with four Bronze Service Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct
Medal and World War II Victory Medal. After the war was over, Dorsie returned home to
Vincent to marry the love of his life, Georgia Mavis Bowling. They recently celebrated
their 61st Wedding Anniversary. Dorsie was a farmer who loved the land and taught his
five children to value home, family and God. Hard work and honesty were his way. He was
a loving husband and a devoted father. Dorsie served on the Owsley County Farm Bureau
Board of Directors for 42 years, and on the Owsley County Conservation District Board of
Supervisors for 32 years. He was a member of the Warrens Chapel United Methodist Church.
Dorsie is survived by his wife, Georgia Mavis Price of Vincent, KY; two sons, Larry Dewayne
& Judy Price of Franklin, Ohio and Howard & Sandra Price of Vincent, Kentucky; three daughters,
Dianna Gayle & Gary Mays of Vincent, Kentucky, Pauletta Jo & Larry Teater of Lancaster,
Kentucky and Judith Jeanenne & Jack Amis, also of Vincent, Kentucky. He is survived by eight
grandchildren, Donald & Lynelle Price, David Price, Donna Jo & Harold Creech, Tamela & Jeff
West, Kimberly & Mose Hill, Jason & Sara Beth Mays, Byron & Kim Teater and Jina & Dustin
Estridge. He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, Jacob, Justin and Dalton Price,
Madison, Corey and Shelby Creech, Matthew and Sarah West and Abby and Karli Hill; two brothers,
Davis & Pearl Price, Vincent, KY and Harold Price of Booneville, KY; two sisters, Nellie Marie
Tincher of Tyner, KY and Wanda & Kenneth Stewart of Booneville, KY; two sisters-in law, Wilma
Jean Price of Booneville, KY and Retha Price of Franklin, OH; and a special friend, Mr. Denny
Todd. Dorsie is also survived by a host of special nieces, nephews, family and friends. Dorsie
was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ethel Price; his beloved step-mother, Dorcas
Young Price; three brothers, Edward Price, Vincent Price and Herman Price; two sisters, Edith
Price and Gracie Price. Visitation for Mr. Price was held on Friday evening, December 28, 2007
at the Booneville Funeral Home from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Funeral services were held at Warrens
Chapel Untied Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007 with Rev. J. Jamison
Brunk officiating. Burial in the Warrens Cemetery with Booneville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Pallbearers were Donald Price, David Price, Jason Mays, Byron Teater, Harold
Creech, Jeff West, Mose Hill and Dustin Estridge. Honorary pallbearers were Denny Todd and
Jack Botner. Booneville Sentinel January 2, 2008.
Price, Lisa Gayle
Lisa Gayle Price, formery of Owsley County, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2005, at
her residence. She was born on December 23, 1970, in Rushville, Indiana, to Emma
Brandenburg Price of Greenup, Kentucky and the late Wilton Price. She was employed by
the Ashland Independent School System, teaching art for 10 years at the Crabbe and
Oakview Elementary Schools and attended the Assembly of God Church. Along with her
mother, she is survived by two brothers, Rayburn Murphy of Greenup, Kentucky and Danny
Murphy of Baltimore, MD; three sisters, Janet Murphy of Delvinta, Kentucky, Christine
Callahan of Beattyville, Kentucky and Wanda Oliver of Vincent, Kentucky; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be on
Wednesday, December 28, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev.
Randell Amburgy officiating. Burial in the Gabbard Cemetery, Travellers Rest, Kentucky,
with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel 12/29/2005
Price, Wilma Jean
Booneville, KY – Wilma Jean Hamilton Price, 79, widow of Vincent Price, passed away Tuesday,
February 26, 2008, at the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, Kentucky, after a
long illness. Wilma was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on September 10, 1928, to the late
Andy and Sarah Jane Botner Hamilton. She was a former homemaker, a member of the New Hope
Baptist Church and the New Hope Eastern Star, Susan Chapter # 106. Survivors include three
sons, Bobby (& Kathy) Price and Tony (& Connie) Price, both of Booneville, Kentucky, and Paul
Ray (& Kyong) Price of Dayton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host
of friends and relatives. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death
by a sister, Betty Mason. Funeral services were conducted Friday, February 29, 2008, at 2:00
p.m., at the New Hope Baptist Church, with Rev. David Metcalf and Rev. John Mason officiating.
Visitation was held, along with Eastern Star Services on Thursday evening at the funeral home
from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Vincent Price Cemetery, Travellers Rest, Kentucky, with
the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Anthony Price, Michael
Price, Travis and Johnny Spencer, Eric Mason, Randy Osborne and Jason Herald. Booneville
Sentinel March 5, 2008.