REECE, DEBORAH KAYE
Manchester, KY Deborah Kay Herald Reece, 34, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2007, from injuries sustained in a car accident in Clay County, KY. She was born July 3, 1972, in Wolfe County, KY, to Sharon Mullins of Manchester, KY and Ronnie Herald of Beattyville, KY. She was a former nurses aide for the Stanton Nursing Home, a homemaker and a member of the Beattyville Christian Church. Along with her parents, she is survived by her fiancιe, Shawn Gibson of Manchester, KY; two sons, Austin Effort Reece and Ethan Darrell Wilder both of Beattyville, KY; three daughters, Christin Kaylee Reece and Gabriel Faith Reece, both of Beattyville, KY and Madison Patience Jean Gibson of Manchester, KY. Also surviving are her two brothers, Ronnie Paul Herald of Beattyville, KY and Jeremiah Corbit Freeman of Manchester, KY; four sisters, Angela Dawn Murrell of Booneville, KY, Melissa Rose Riley and Renita Renee Herald both of Beattyville, KY, and Jessica Hope Freeman of Manchester, KY; her paternal grandmother, Lillian Herald of Beattyville, KY; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Scott Freeman; her maternal grandparents, Corbit Mullins and Rosie Pelfrey; and her paternal grandfather, Harlan Herald. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at the Abundant Light Faith Center with Pastor Ray Crabtree officiating. Visitation on Tuesday May 8, 2007 at the center from 6:00 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Mullins Cemetery, Spencer Ridge Road, Beattyville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers: Austin Reece, Jeremiah Freeman, Shawn Gibson, Rick Reece, Roger Congleton, Ronnie Paul Herald and Isaac Newton. Honorary pallbearers Ronnie Herald, Herman Newton and Allen Riley. Booneville Sentinel May 10, 2007.
REED, BILLY
Billy Reed, Age 71 of Franklin, OH passed away on April 30, 2008 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1937 in Owsley County, KY, the son of James and Ida Reed. He worked as a custodian for Franklin City Schools. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gentry Reed and a sister, Faye Mayes. Billy is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lorene; two daughters Donna Carpenter (Kenny) of Franklin, OH and Piney Reed of Franklin; three brothers Gene Reed (Ethel) of Booneville, KY, Junior Reed (Dot) of Booneville, KY, and Fred Reed (Grace) of Middletown, OH; three sisters Ollie Turner of Beattyville, KY, Alice Fox of Booneville, KY, and Aileen McIntosh of Booneville, KY. He is also survived by a grandson, Kenny Mitchell Carpenter Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on May 3, 2008 at Anderson Funeral Home (40 North Main Street, Springboro, OH) Visitation will be from 5-9 pm May 2, 2008 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to share a memory in the family guest book
REED, JOHNNY
Booneville, KY - Johnny Reed, 62 passed away Saturday, January 13, 2007, at the Owsley County Health Care Center. Mr. Reed was born in Booneville, KY on May 19, 1944, the son of the late Dan and Dora Barker Reed. He is survived by his brother, William Reed of Booneville, Ky; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services to be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Visitation will be held in the funeral home at 12:00 noon until the time of service. Burial in Johnson Cemetery Lymans Creek in Lee County, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel January 18, 2007.
RETHERFORD, WILLIAM GRANT
William Grant Retherford, age 65, of Franklin OH, passed away January 14, 2005 at his residence. He was born April 3, 1939 in Owsley County KY, the son of Charlie and Gertrude (Taylor) Retherford. He was a veteran of the US Army and was employed for 35 years by G.M. Harrison Radiator as an auditor, retiring in 2001. William was a member of the Bonita Drive Church of Christ. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Raymond Retherford, and a sister Etta Belle Gray. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joy (Click) Retherford; 3 sons, Duane (Sharon) Retherford of West Middletown OH, Travis (Beth) Retherford of Springboro OH, Erik Retherford of Franklin OH, and a step son, Mark (Belinda) Crawford of Miamisburg OH; brothers, Dallas Retherford of Trenton OH, John Retherford of Franklin OH, Danny Retherford of Bluff City TN, and Marion Retherford of West Carrollton OH; 2 sisters, Hazel Combs of Loveland OH and Ethel Creager of Middletown OH. He also leaves 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1pm January 17, 2005 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. Second St, Franklin OH with Brother Jim Kinser officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be January 16, 2005 at the funeral home. Dayton Ohio Daily News
REYNOLDS, DON EDWARD
Booneville, KY Don Edward Reynolds, 59, of Bear Run, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at his residence. Don was born June 18, 1947 in Owsley County, to the late Carl and Bethel Fox Reynolds. He was a former machine operator for Monsanto Company in Addison, Ohio, and a U. S. Army Veteran, having served in the Vietnam War with the rank of Sergeant. His list of medals include the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart and V Medal of Valor. Survivors include two sisters, Helen Riley of Walton, KY and Virginia of Union, Ky; and a host of friends and relatives. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Reynolds Little and Emma Frances Reynolds, and a brother Carl Reynolds, Jr. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 13, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation on Saturday morning, prior to the funeral, beginning at 11:30 a. m. until time of service. Burial with Military Rites by the Three Forks Post #11296 at the Turner Cemetery, Lerose, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers: Stephen "Tobie", Jason, and Robert Smith, Roy Lee Little, Tommy Bennett and Brian Freeman. Booneville Sentinel.
REYNOLDS, OLLIE J.
OLLIE J. REYNOLDS, 74, OF Celina, OH, an Owsley County native, passed away Friday, March 10, 2006 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH of a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Riley and Mima Roberts Tharp, she was a housewife and a loving mother. (She was married to Aussie Reynolds, son of Minerva Spencer and James Reynolds, until his death in 1972) Survivors include her spouse and long time friend Walter Roberts; six daughters, Elizabeth Reynolds Shouse, Lucille, Kay , Ginger, Joyce, and Penny Roberts; four sons Robert; Carl and James Reynolds and Rick Roberts and nine grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons: James Little Reynolds and Ralph Reynolds. (One step-daughter, Mare Reynolds Smith). Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Watts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Harpe officiating. (In Jackson, KY) Burial followed in the Spencer Cemetery, Blaines Branch (Lee County, KY) Watts Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were family and friends (From the Jackson Times, Thursday, March 16, 2006)
REYNOLDS, RALPH
Booneville, Ky - Ralph M. Reynolds, 88 of Route 1 passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY after a short illness. He was born in Owsley County on January 18, 1918 to Roy and Eva Frost Reynolds. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Beulah "Boots" Hearld Reynolds of Mt. Sterling, KY; a daughter, Dorothy S. (& Ray) Taylor of Clearwater, Florida; a granddaughter, Tonya (& Roger) Reffitt of Mt. Sterling, KY; a great grandson, Tyler Reffitt, also of Mt. Sterling; a brother, Glenn Reynolds and a sister, Marie Moyers, both of Dayton, Ohio. Visitation from 10:00 a. m. - 11:00 a. m. on Wednesday, January 10th at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. The funeral will follow visitation on Wednesday, at 11:00 a. m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in Shepherd Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers are Howard Mayes, John Ed Eversole, Audley Gay, Darrell Becknell, John Turner and Roger Reffitt. The Booneville Sentinel Thurs. Jan. 11, 2007.
REYNOLDS, ROSALIE WOODWARD
Booneville, KY Rosalie Woodward Reynolds, 61, of Route 1, passed away at her residence on Saturday, March 31, 2007 from cancer. She attended the Indian Creek Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker. Born in Owsley County on February 15, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Young Woodward, and the widow of Ralph Reynolds, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Billy Ray Reynolds of Booneville, KY and Ralph Douglas Reynolds (& Robin) of Manchester, KY; two daughters, Melissa Louise (& Shawn) Allen and Jessica Lynn Reynolds, of Booneville; two sisters, Francis Reynolds and Louise (& Tommy Jr.) Baker, both of Booneville, KY; three brothers, Bill (& Reba) Woodward, David (&Bonnie) Woodward, both of Booneville and Richard (& Pearl) Woodward of Beattyville, KY; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home. Burial in the Reynolds Family Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel April 5, 2007.
RICE, NOLA JOHNSON
Booneville, KY Nola Rice, 77, of Route 3, wife of Delbert Rice, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY, following a brief illness. She was a member of the Sextons Creek Apostolic Church and a homemaker. Born in Breathitt County, KY, on September 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and America Sandlin Johnson. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Wanda Faye (& Ronnie) Thornberry of Paris, KY, Ola Mae (& Troy Noble) Angel of Jackson, KY, Patsy (& Duke) Turner, Booneville, KY; three sons, Daniel Ray (& Mary Ann) Rice, Jonesboro, Georgia, Edward Jr. (& Alice) Rice and Chester Dale (& Gail) Rice, both of Booneville, KY; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Arlena Rodgers, Harrisonburg, Virginia; and a brother, Price Johnson of Ladoga, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Randell Rice (6-10-83). Visitation was held on Thursday evening, May 3, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2007 at the funeral home with Rev. Carlo Davidson officiating. Burial in the Dean Rice Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 10, 2007.
RILEY, ALEXIS BROOKLYN
Booneville, KY – Alexis Brooklyn Riley, age 3, of Chestnut Gap Road, daughter of Michael Jack Riley of Booneville, Kentucky and Michelle Kay Reed of Beattyville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2004 at the University of Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born August 15, 2000 at the Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Kentucky. Along with her parents, she is survived by a brother, Daniel Wayne McKinney of Booneville, Kentucky; her paternal grandparents, Betty Jean Brandenburg and Jack Riley, both of Booneville, Kentucky; her maternal grandfather, Robert Reed of Tallega, Kentucky; her paternal great grandmother, Pauline Lawson of Booneville, Kentucky; her step grandfathers, Garry Brandenburg of Booneville, Kentucky and Ronnie Lynch of Beattyville, Kentucky; and a host of friends and family. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Margaret Lynch. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Monday, January 26, 2004 at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Randell Amburgy officiating. Visitation was held on Sunday evening, from 6:00 9:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel January 29, 2004
RILEY, EARL
Booneville, KY Earl Riley, 64, of Caney Fork in Owsley County, passed away on January 28, 2008, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was the son of the late Oscar and Polly Johnson Riley. Survivors include two daughters, Polly and Ashley; a son, Earl Riley, Jr.; brothers, Melvin Riley of Indiana and David Riley of Ohio; sisters, Bernice Campbell of Booneville, KY, Hazel Riley Melton of GA, Mary Riley of Arizona and Martha Jane Ray of OH; and several other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in Georgia. A memorial service for Mr. Riley is planned later in Owsley Co. Booneville Sentinel February 13, 2008.
RILEY, JAMES
Booneville, KY – James Riley, 48, of Owsley County, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at his residence. James was born on March 13, 1958, in Hazard, Kentucky to Nellie Mae McIntosh Riley of Booneville, and the late Ledford Riley. He attended the Hilltop Baptist Church. Along with his mother, he is survived by five brothers, Melvin, Earl, Freddie Ray, Lester and Donald Riley, all of Owsley County; seven sisters, Brenda Turner and Debbie Banks, both of Lee County, KY, Louise McIntosh and Ruby Roberts, both of Owsley County, Margaret Elem of Austin, Indiana, Lesa Creech of Lexington, Ky., Polly Burns of Indiana; a special friend, Helen Keith of Lee County, KY; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Darla Kay Marshall, and his father. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 3, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Garett Thomas officiating. Visitation was held on Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Willard Roberts, Daniel Smith, Earl, Lester, Melvin, Ray and Donald Riley. Honorary Pallbearers were Sammy Holland and Brian Turner. Booneville Sentinel June 8, 2006
RILEY, MARY ALICE JOHNSON
Booneville, KY - Mary Alice Riley, 14, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007, at her residence. Mary was born September 24, 1992, in Richmond, KY, to Dexter and Bertie Lou Johnson. Along with her parents, she is survived by a sister, Amanda Marie Johnson and a brother, Dexter Ray Johnson; her grandparents, Steve and Mary Riley of Booneville, KY; and her grandmother, Ethel Marie Roberts of Beattyville, KY. Other survivors include five uncles, Steve Riley, James and Kelly Shouse, and Jesse and Darrell Johnson, all of Booneville, KY; two aunts, Della Thomas Noble of Booneville, KY and Charlotte Bowman of Powell Co., KY; and numerous cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Irvine Shouse. Funeral services on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Gary Marshall officiating. Visitation on Sunday evening, at the funeral home, from 6:00-9:00 p. m. Burial in the Shouse Family Cemetery, Bear Run, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers - Jesse, Jay and Tommy Johnson, Wayne and Sammy Riley, and Todd Little. Booneville Sentinel March 15, 2007.
RILEY, NELLIE
Hyden, KY – Nellie Mullins Riley, 85, widow of Clifton Riley, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky. Mrs. Riley was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on December 15, 1919 to the late Shelby and Dora May Mullins. She was a homemaker, an avid flower gardener and a member of the United Fellowship Church. Survivors include three sons, Grover (& Diane) Murrell, Arkansas Pass, Texas, Rosco (& Donna) Murrell, Booneville, Kentucky and Cleveland (& Carol Sue) Riley, Hyden, Kentucky; nine daughters, Mary (& James) McIntosh, Beattyville, Kentucky, Helen (& Buck) McIntosh, Springfield, Ohio, Ruby (& Paul) Gilblum, Beattyville, Kentucky, Ruth (& Jesse) Wilder, Ripley, Ohio, Evelyn Wollf, Madison, Indiana, Mae (& Jim) Ellis, Millie Amburn and Nancy Grumbles, all of Arkansas Pass, Texas and Minnie Bell (& Larry) Collins of Hyden, Kentucky. Also surviving are two brothers, Willie and Jr. Mullins, both of Booneville, Kentucky; a sister, Louise Riley, Cincinnati, Ohio; 39 grandchildren; 74 great grandchildren; 14 great, great grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held on Sunday April 10, 1005 at 1:00 pm at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Buck McIntosh and Pastor Glenn Adkins officiating. Visitation was held on Saturday, April 9, 2005, 6:00 9:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in the Murrell Family Cemetery on Indian Creek, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Dale Brown, Jake and Jeff McIntosh, Bill Stacy and Lesley and Glenn Collins. Booneville Sentinel April 14, 2005
RITTER, ALENE COMBS
Alene Combs Ritter, 77, of Ringgold, Ga., died on Tuesday March 25, 2008 in a local hospital. She was a native of Booneville, Ky., but had lived in the North Georgia area for 44 years. She was the widow of the late Paul Ritter. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Barry Hughie of Ringgold; Kathy and Al Price of Soddy Daisy; son and daughter-in-law, William and Lisa Ritter of Rossville; grandchildren, Chris Bethune Tracy Brookshire, and Jacob Ritter; great-grandchildren, Cody, Josh, and Alex Bethune; Austin and Hunter Brookshire; sister, Jeannie Pritchett of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Warren Combs of Portland, Or. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. in the East Chapel. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens, South. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
ROBERTS, ANNA BELL
Booneville, KY – Anna Bell Barker Roberts, 83, widow of Ned Roberts, passed away Friday, December 16, 2005, at her residence. She was born April 10, 1922, in Estill County, Kentucky, to the late William and Emily (Terry) Barker, and was a homemaker.Survivors include four daughters, Bonnie Cooper of Hanover, Indiana, Francis Roberts of Booneville, Kentucky and Oma and Carolyn Roberts, both of Beattyville, Kentucky; two sons, Jimmy and Willard Roberts, both of Lerose, Kentucky; 36 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three daughters, Leona, Cleona and Bertha Roberts.Funeral services were held on Monday, December 19, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. Mose Roberts officiating. Visitation was held on Monday beginning at 10:00 a.m., until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial in the Lerose Cemetery with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 22, 2005.
ROBERTS, BERTHA B.
Ricetown, KY – Bertha B. Roberts, 76, passed away on January
31, 2006 at the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, Kentucky after
a long illness. She was a homemaker and attended the Presbyterian Church.
Born in Owsley County, she was the daughter of Tom and Sarah Smith Bennett
and the widow of Elmer Roberts, who passed away in 1996. She is survived by
three sons, William Earl (& Edna) Roberts, Booneville, Kentucky, Fred
Roberts, Ricetown, Kentucky and Jimmy (& Jennifer) Roberts of Largo, Florida;
five daughters, Geraldine Smith of Beattyville, Kentucky, Janie (& Pete)
McIntosh, Booneville, Kentucky, Maggie (& Alvin) Draper, Jellico, Tennessee,
Teresa (& Jerry) Noble, Ricetown, Kentucky, Sharon (& Daniel B.) Noble,
Cow Creek; a son-in-law, Jimmy Noble, Ricetown, Kentucky; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Sandlin, Booneville, Kentucky
and Martha Gilbert, Lerose, Kentucky; five brothers, Ellis Bennett and Jess
Bennett, both of Ricetown, Kentucky, Pearl Bennett and James Bennett, both
of Booneville, and Eugene Bennett of Cow Creek. She was preceded in death
by her father and mother, Tom and Sarah Bennett, her husband, Elmer Roberts
and six children, Carol, Brenda & Troy Roberts, Ruby Chandler, Betty Noble
and Mary Rose Beard. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 3, 2006,
at 1:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating.
Visitation was held from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Burial in the Esau-Gabbard Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel 2/9/2006
ROBERTS, BETTY MARGARET DeBORD
Booneville, KY-- Betty Margaret Roberts, 64, passed away at her residence after a long illness on September 13, 2007. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holiness Church. She was born in Lee County, KY, the daughter of Rollie Francis and Elvira Herald DeBord. She is survived by three daughters, Maxine Holland of Louisiana, Deborah Riley, Booneville, KY and Janet Kruggel of Michigan; a son, Howard Roberts, also of Michigan; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Howard DeBord and Lester DeBord, both of Ohio. Visitation was held after 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the Levi Baptist Church. Funeral services at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. September 18, 2007 with Rev. L. C. Easterling officiating. Burial in the Lerose Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007...Booneville, KY. 41314.
ROBERTS, ELZA
Hamilton, OH – Elza Roberts, 64, of 5895 Kyle Station Road, passed
away Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Mercy Hospital , Cincinnati, Ohio after a short
illness with cancer. He was born on March 9, 1940 to Joe and Bonnie Roberts,
Booneville, Kentucky. Elza was a veteran, a member of Booneville Lodge # 939 R & AM,
the Scottish Rite and the Shriners. He is survived by his wife, Rita Brewer Roberts of
Hamilton; two sons, Greg Roberts and Darryl (& Candi) Roberts of Ohio; two daughters,
Lisa (& Bruce) Herring and Rhonda (& the late Dale Brewer) of Chicago; two sisters,
Rosetta (& Jim) Riddell, Dayton, Ohio and the late Joanna (& James) Meredith of
Tennessee; a nephew, Rodney Roberts (son of Rosetta) of Dayton, Ohio. He was a devoted
grandfather to Dylan, Dale, Sean, Simone, Alex and Casey. He was preceded in death by
his father, Joe Roberts and his sister, Joanna Roberts Meredith. Visitation was held
from 6:00 8:00 pm on Wednesday, at the Hodapp Funeral Home, Westchester, Ohio. A
Masonic ceremony was held at 7:30 during the visitation. Services were held at the
funeral home at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 3, 2005. Military Rites were held at the
cemetery. Memorial may be directed to the Neurosciences Institute, Glioblastoma
Research, 234 Goodman Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Booneville Sentinel March 17, 2005
ROBERTS, LENA MAE WILSON
Booneville, KY Lena Mae Roberts, 91, was born September 10, 1916, one
of 14 children to Mattie Turner and Pet Wilson of Cow Creek, KY in Owsley County. She
passed away November 30th at Memorial Hospital in Manchester, KY, after spending six
weeks in the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, where a great deal of
loving kindness and care was given to her. In December of 1938, she married Tilmon
Roberts, who preceded her in death in November of 1998. She is survived by their only
daughter, Ruby Bowling, of Manchester, KY, and two granddaughters, Betty Cornish and
husband, Allen, of Lexington, KY, and Beverly Sebastian and husband, Michael, of
Brentwood, Tennessee. Surviving also is one very special nephew, Marvin Wilson and his
wife Debbie, who have gone far beyond any reasonable expectations to show love and kindness.
She is also survived by four brothers, Homer Wilson of Booneville, KY, Carl Wilson of
Germantown, OH, Roy Wilson of Raleigh, N. C., and Raymond Wilson of Smithfield, KY, and
a host of nieces and nephews. She was a housewife, as well as a worker in the fields with
her husband. She was affiliated with the First Church of God and listened faithfully to her
preachers on television and radio. She was buried near her childhood home on Cow Creek in
the Wilson Cemetery beside her husband. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Booneville
Funeral Home. Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiated at the graveside service. Booneville
Sentinel December 6, 2007.
ROBERTS, STEVEN DEWAYNE
Tyner, KY Steven Dewayne Roberts, 40, passed away Tuesday, October 30,
2007, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Steven was born October 5, 1967,
in Irvine, KY. He was a farmer and a former employee of Midsouth in Annville, KY. He is
survived by his father, Ronald Lee (& Barbara) Roberts of Booneville, KY; his mother, Lucy
Mae (& Gene) Martin of Annville, KY; and his companion of 18 years, Norma Oliver; a son,
Eric Dewayne Roberts and a daughter, Brandi Daniels, all of Tyner, KY. Also surviving are
three sisters, Melissa (& John) Brunelle and Deana (& Gary) McIntosh, both of Booneville,
KY, and Regina Lee (& Clayton) Rocque of Richmond, VT; three step brothers, Jonathan and
Benny Martin, both of Alabama, and Aaron McIntosh of Midway, KY; a step sister, Terri Martin
of MO; his paternal grandmother, Louise Roberts of Booneville, KY; several nieces and nephews,
and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Friday, November 2, 2007, at
1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carlo Davidson officiating. Visitation
was held Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Cow Creek
Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Owsley Co., with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Pallbearers were Bryan, Steve and Aaron Gabbard, Axi Smith, Jeff Wilson, John
Hall, Billy Oliver and Bobby Thomas. Booneville Sentinel November 8, 2007.
ROBERTS, VERLON
London, KY Verlon Roberts, 83, formerly of Owsley County, left this
life on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Marymount Hospital in London, Kentucky. He is
survived by his wife of 64 years, as of August 14th, Euleen Bowman Roberts of London;
a daughter, Joyce Carolyn Mayes and husband, Bob, of Booneville, Kentucky; a son, James
(Jim) D. Roberts of London, Kentucky; three brothers, Clarence Roberts, Island City,
Kentucky, Cecil Roberts, Jackson, Kentucky and Edward Lee Roberts of Lebanon, Ohio; a
sister, Irma Jean Withrow, Mason, Ohio, also, a host of nieces, nephews, friends and
neighbors. Mr. Roberts was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on October 4, 1922, to the
late Roscoe Roberts and Nora Neeley Roberts. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Chester and Danny Roberts; two sisters, Eunice Spence and Betty Jo Gay. He was an Army
Air Corps Veteran and a member of the Corinth Baptist Church, London, Kentucky. Funeral
services were held at the London Funeral Home, London, Kentucky on July 15th, 2006 at
10:00 a.m. by James Baylock. Visitation was from 6:00 9:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006.
Burial at the Pine Hill Cemetery, Corbin, Kentucky, with the London Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel July 20, 2006.
ROSE, REBA McINTYRE
Lexington, KY Reba McIntyre Rose, 89, of Mable Lane, formally of Booneville
and Beattyville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Feb 22, 2008. She was born on May 16,
1918 at Levi, KY to William L. McIntyre and Elizabeth Ann Mainous McIntyre. She was a member
of the Booneville United Methodist Church and a retired bookkeeper. Mrs. Rose was preceded in
death by her husband, Edward Callahan Rose; an infant son, Kenneth Rose; brothers, Fred, Lester,
and infant brother Dorsey; sisters Maude Hicks, Gertrude Venable, Mable Jones and Dorothy Arnold.
She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Rose of Lexington, KY; son William Edward Rose
(Belinda Congleton Rose) of Flowery Branch, GA, granddaughter; Jennifer Elizabeth Rose of Atlanta,
GA; grandson, James Douglas (Candice) Rose of Braselton, GA; sister, Fannie Belle Venable of Mason,
OH; and a host of family and friends. Mrs. Rose worked in Lee and Owsley Counties for more than 39
years before moving to Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral services were held on Mon., Feb 25, 2008 at 11am
at the Searcy & Strong Funeral Home in Booneville, KY with Rev. Jamie Brunk officiating. Interment at
the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville. Visitation was held on Sunday afternoon, February 24,
from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Booneville Sentinel February 27, 2008.
ROSE, ROSEMARY JOHNSON
Hazel Green, KY Rosemary Johnson Rose, 73, formerly of Booneville, KY passed
away at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born in Hazel Green,
Kentucky. Rosemary and her beloved husband, Billy G. Rose, lived in Bella Vista, Arkansas
for three years. She loved to travel, read and spend time with her family. She was a member
of the Christian Church, a lifelong member of the National PTA and a dedicated community
volunteer. She leaves behind her husband, Billy G. Rose of Hazel Green; four children,
Diane, Paul, Ray and Rebecca; two grandchildren, Nathan and Nicholas; and her brother, Byron
Johnson. Rosemary was predeceased by her parents, Arch and Angie Rose Johnson; and her
brother, E. A. Johnson. Funeral services were held at Hazel Green Christian Church on
Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with burial immediately following at the Hazel Green
Cemetery. Visitation held on Friday, March 16, 2007 from 5:00 8:00 p.m. at the Hazel Green
Christian Church. Porter and Sons Funeral Home of Campton, Kentucky were in charge of
arrangements. Booneville Sentinel March 22, 2007.
RUSSELL, WINNIE B. WHITE
Maysville, KY Winnie B. Russell, 80, of the Maysville Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Owsley Co., passed away Thursday, February 9, 2007
after a long illness. She was born on October 1, 1926 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi to
the late Robert Lee White and Viola Herman White. She was a retired cannery worker.
She was the widow of Fred Russell. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Coger and
Annette Shannon, both of Georgetown, OH and Ruth Benear of Douglasville, GA; two sons,
David Russell, Mt. Carmel, IN and Andrew Russell of Booneville, KY; 13 grandchildren; 22
great grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her beloved husband of 57 years (Fred Russell); her parents; two brothers, Clarence and
Herman White; and two sisters, Katherine Peters and Grace Stallings. Funeral services
at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev.
Lucian Estridge officiating. Visitation was held from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 Sunday, prior to
the funeral. Burial in the Moore Cemetery at Sextons Creek, with Searcy and Strong
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel February 15, 2007.