Sadler, Carl Eugene
BOONEVILLE - Carl Eugene Sadler was serenaded by angels and welcomed into
the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sun., Mar. 19, 2006. Born in Logan County,
KY, Aug. 31, 1918. Son of Eugene and Erna (Bodine) Sadler; husband of Mary
Earline (Bond) Sadler; brother of Louise Godown, LeMae Carter, Geneva Phillips
Carter; father of Charlotte Brown, Joan Traylor, Carl Sadler Jr., and James
Sadler. Grandfather of Kenneth Wright, Carlene (Robert) Suiter, Michael (Tina)
Wright, Daniel (Jaymie) Wright, Douglas Traylor, and Michelle (Tony) Pickett;
great grandfather of Misty and Adam Wright, Nicholas and Timothy Suiter, Christian
and Cary Wright, Isaac Wright, Peter and Ashleigh Pickett; great, great grandfather
of Jordon and Tori Pauw, Elizabeth Brett, and Gabriel Wright. Uncle of numerous
nieces and nephews. God saved him at the age of 14 and called him to preach
His unsearchable riches when he was 20. He graduated from Gordansville High
School, entered Campbellsville College in 1938 to prepare to be a Minister
of the Gospel. There he met Earline who was there preparing as a medical missionary.
They fell in love, (that was God's way of making this union) and were married
Aug. 22, 1939. Their wedding dinner consisted of bologna sandwiches, RC cola,
and Moon pies. He was in revival meeting and she played the pump organ. Their
lives together have been given to the Lord's work, for 64 years they served
together before her death on May 13, 2003. Both rejoiced in their privilege
to serve God and His remarkable blessing on them. Both agreed they had an
extra ordinary life as well as an unusual life together. He began writing
as a child and continued during the high school years. As a freshman in college,
with God's glory in view, Biblical research of and study replaced the fancied-dreamy
thinking. The things learned went on paper, and for the first unrequired writing
was about the 10 days surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of his
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Ten Eventful Days) During the early pastoral
years, because of the people's need for Biblical truths he continued to write.
Writing began in earnest and in larger (volume) when he began teaching in
Bible College in 1957. This was done for his own and the benefit of the students.
He has published over 50 books and pamphlets. He holds earned and honorary
Doctor of Theology and Divinity Degrees from several colleges. Carl was the
happiest when he was studying or proclaiming God's Word. He never met a stranger
without telling them about his Lord. He has been a teacher for many years
to students all over the world, thru colleges, and his writings. He was a
World War II Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was honored to
be the pastor of Home Acres (Marananatha) Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, MI;
Dripping Springs Baptist Church, Olmstead, KY; Beech Grove Baptist Church,
Crab Orchard, KY; Seventh Street Baptist Church, Cannelton, IN; (Associate
Pastor) Ashland Avenue Baptisth Church, Lexington, KY; Pastor of Pleasant
View Baptist Church, Grant County, KY; and Trinity Missionary Baptist Church,
Richmond, KY. Professor Tri-State Baptist College, Evansville, IN; Professor
Lexington Baptist College, Lexington, KY, Professor and Dean Cincinnati Baptist
College and Schools, Cincinnati, OH; Founder and President of Kentucky Mountains
Baptist Schools, Booneville, KY. Funeral services will be Sat., Mar. 25, 2006,
at 1 pm, at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Dr. Harold Becknell and Bro.
Scott Guiley officiating. Visitation will be Fri. evening, at the funeral
home, from 6 - 9 pm. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville,
KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Donations
may be sent to First Baptist Church of Island City RR #2 Box456 Booneville,
KY 41314, to continue his legacy of the printed and spoken WORD. Guest book
at Legacy.com
Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 3/23/2006.
Sandlin, Everett
ALEXANDRIA - Dr. Everett W. Sandlin, 81, died Monday at the
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cincinnati. He was a physician in Newport
from 1954 to his retirement in 2000. He was a member of First Baptist Church
of Newport and Alpha Omega Alpha. He was a Master Mason and member of Robert
Burns Lodge 163 F&AM. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and fishing. Survivors
include his daughters, Marilyn Bostwick and Mary Sandlin; sons, David and
John Sandlin; sisters, Ruby Stamper and Maxine Sebastian; five grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. with service following
Thursday at First Baptist Church of Newport. Masonic service will be 6:45
p.m. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Muehlenkamp-Erschell
Funeral Home, Newport, is handling arrangements. Memorials: American Heart
Association, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, KY 41042; or Veterans
Affairs Medical Center, MICU Unit, 3200 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45229 (Dr.
Sandlin was an Owsley County native, staff OCHS)
Sandlin, Wilbur
Spencer, IN - Wilbur "Wig" Sandlin, 74, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at
his home. He was born July 4, 1930 in Clay County, Kentucky to Rev. Boyd and Clara Byrd
Sandlin. He was an electrician. He was a veteran with the US Army 82nd Air Bourne
during the Korean Conflict. He attended Spencer First Baptist Church where he served as
deacon and Sunday School teacher of several churches. Survivors include his wife, Mary
Ball Sandlin; son, Jeff Sandlin; brother Jack Sandlin; four sisters, Eula Grizell of
Independence, Kentucky, Pauline Becknell of Booneville, Kentucky, Reba Peters of Bethel,
Ohio and Jean Brewer of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and
three brothers, Elmo, Lowell and Hollis Sandlin. Funeral services Saturday, October 22,
2005 at the Spencer First Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors Shannon Bennham,
Mitchell Ball and Tim Ball officiating. Visitation was held Friday, from 4:00 until
8:00 p.m. at West, Parrish and Pedigo Funeral Home and Saturday, 10:00 until 11:00 a.m.
at the church. Burial at Chambersville Cemetery, where military graveside services were
conducted by the Spencer American Legion and V. F. W. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Ells Branch Church in Clay County, Kentucky.
Booneville Sentinel October 27, 2005
Saylor, Anna Rose Bishop
Anna Rose (Bishop) SAYLOR, age 76 of Lebanon passed peacefully Sunday,
December 31, 2006 with her son by her side. Born Sept. 28, 1930 in Owsley Co., Ky., she
was the daughter of David G.and Nora (Abner) Bishop and was retired from General Motors
after 28 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, son - Michael R. Gabbard in
2005, daughter-in-law, Mary (West) Saylor in May of 2006, brother - Sid Bishop and three
sisters - Louisa Bishop, Vernal Taylor and Mary Jane Combs; she is survived by her sons
- Sid Saylor of So. Lebanon and James O. Saylor of Morrow; daughter - Carolyn Strouth of
Clarksville; brother - Dale Bishop of Booneville, Ky. and sister - Ruth McIntosh of
Morrow; grandchildren - Jamie Gabbard, Mike Gabbard II, Lindsay Strouth, Brian Saylor
and Jessica Saylor; one great grandchild - Christian Gabbard; dear neighbor and
caregiver, Donna Wells and many close friends, neighbors and other family members.
Friends may call on the family Friday, January 5, 2007 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the
Stine Kilburn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm at the funeral home
with burial following in Lebanon Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by
signing the guest book at www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com January 4, 2007 Western Star,
Lebanon, Ohio
Saylor, Fremon
RICHMOND - Fremon Saylor, 74, went to be with his lord and savior on Wed,
Aug 22, 2007. Mr. Saylor was born on May 3, 1933 in Garrard County, the son of the late
Tim and Bessie Croucher Saylor. He was the youngest of four children, all of whom preceded
him in death. He was a member and Deacon emeritus of The Unity Baptist Church and a member
of the Richmond Lodge #25 F&AM. Mr. Saylor was a successful businessman in Lee and Owsley
County. As a licensed funeral director and embalmer he was the co-owner of the Justice and
Saylor Funeral Home in Booneville. He had served as coroner and deputy coroner in Lee and
Owsley Counties. Later he owned the Beattyville Concrete Block and Redi Mix Plant in Lee
County. He will be remembered for his generosity and helping hand in and around these
community's, but most of all, for his service to the Lord with his church, and with WLJC
radio/TV. Survivors include his wonderful and loving wife of Fifty-one years: Ruth Cole
Saylor; one daughter: Jennifer Howard of Winchester; two sons: David Saylor (Patty) of
Richmond and Sonny Saylor (Robyn) of Lexington; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his son-in-law: Jack Howard of Salyersville, KY. Funeral services will be conducted
at 11am Fri at The Unity Baptist Church, 1290 Barnes Mill Road, with Dr. D.L. Brewer officiating.
Burial will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives from
5-9pm Thu evening at the church. Masonic Funeral rites will be observed at 8pm Thu. The deacons
of the Unity Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 8/23/2007.
Seale, Conley
Booneville, KY Conley Seale, 80, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007, at
Memorial Hospital, Manchester, KY. Conley was born November 16, 1926, in Owsley County,
KY, to the late Chester and Dora Bowman Seale. He was a self-employed construction
worker, and attended the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include three sons, Douglas
Eugene, Donald Edwin and Gary Wayne Seale, all of Owsley County, KY; five daughters,
Doris June Walling-Priest of Franklin, OH, Vonda Kay Smith of Aurora, IN, Vickie Ann
Gipson, of London, KY, Sheila Fay Hacker and Lisa Ann Riley, both of Owsley County, KY.
Also surviving are two brothers, Earl and Kenneth Seale, both of Owsley County, KY; a
sister, Helen Oditt of Middletown, OH; his former wife, Lena Seale of Booneville, KY;
and a host of great and great, great grandchildren, friends and other relatives. Along
with his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Connie Young and Debra Sue
Seale; a brother, Raymond Seale; a sister, Jacqueline Oliver; and a grandson, James
Eric Young. Funeral services Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Booneville
Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Lacefield officiating. Visitation on Monday evening from
6:00 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery,
Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville
Sentinel May 17, 2007.
Seale, Dora Bowman
Booneville, KY - Dora Bowman Seale, 102, of the Owsley County Health Care
Center passed away at the Center on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 after a long illness.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Born in Owsley County on
September 12, 1902, she was the daughter of the late Green and Susie Young Bowman, and
the widow of Chester Seale. She is survived by three sons, Conley Seale, Rev. Earl
Seale and Kenneth Seale, all of Booneville; a daughter, Helen Oditt of Middletown, Ohio;
23 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; and
several great, great, great grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Ed Bowman,
Albert Bowman, Homer Bowman and Willard Bowman, all of Beattyville, Kentucky. Mrs.
Seale was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Seale, two children, Raymond Seale
of Beattyville and Jacquline Oliver of Middletown, Ohio; and four brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Saturday, at the Searcy and Strong Funeral
Home with Rev. Ralph Banks and Rev. Roy McIntosh officiating. Burial in the Shepherd
Memorial Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel February 24, 2005
Seale, Gentry G.
BROOKVILLE, Ind. -- Gentry G. Seale, 88, of Brookville, died Saturday,
June 16, 2007, at Brookville Healthcare Center. Born May 3, 1919, in Owsley County, Ky.,
to Arch and Callie Halcomb Seale, the World War II Army veteran retired from D&M
Manufacturing in Connersville. Survivors include sisters, Geneva Hignite, Edna Bolick,
Bethel Benton and Emma Hignite. His wife, Alena, died Nov. 7, 2002. Service will be 1
p.m. Wednesday at Cook Funeral Home, Brookville, where visitation will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Charities of the Scottish Rite, for patient
services at Brookville Healthcare Center or to the Franklin County Humane Society.
From Richmond, Indiana Pal-Item June 19, 2007.
Sebastian, Carl
Booneville, KY - Carl Sebastian, 85, formerly of Route 1, passed away
Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the Owsley County Health Care Center after a month long
illness. He was a retired merchant, a Presbyterian and a veteran of World War II. Born
in Owsley County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Granville and Tamara Bowling
Sebastian and the widower of Thelma Sizemore Sebastian (3-19-04). He is survived by two
daughters, Rita Riley of Lexington, Kentucky and Vickie (& Harold) Roberts of Booneville,
Kentucky; four grandsons, Jamie Riley and Blake, David and Anthony Roberts; and two
great grandchildren; and a sister, Edna Minter of Lexington, Kentucky. Funeral services
at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Powlas
officiating. Visitation Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral. Burial
at Shepherd Memorial Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. Booneville Sentinel July 13, 2006.
Sebastian, Johnnie
Booneville, KY Johnnie Sebastian, 73, husband of Ruth Thompson Sebastian,
passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008 at his residence apparently from cancer. He was a
member of the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church, a retired schoolteacher and a veteran of the
Korean Conflict. He was born in Owsley County, to Jack and Rilla Turner Sebastian. Besides
his wife, he is survived by a grandson, Jonathan Spencer and his son-in-law, John Spencer,
Jr., both of Campton, KY; a niece, Karen Lee (& Johnnie Ray) McIntosh, Morrow, OH; and
several relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Rilla
Sebastian; a daughter, Judy Spencer; and a brother, Charlie Sebastian. Funeral services
at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. David
Rule and Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation was held on Monday evening, from 6:00
p.m. 9:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Interment at the Cow Creek
Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Booneville Sentinel May 28, 2008.
Sebastian, Rillia Turner
Booneville, KY Rillia Turner Sebastian, 94, of Route 1, passed away on
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Kentucky River Medical Center at Jackson, Kentucky, after
a long illness. She was a retired cook and homemaker and a member of the Cow Creek Baptist
Church. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on December 20, 1913 to Shelby and Mary
McIntosh Turner, and was the widow of Jack Sebastian. She is survived by a son, Johnny
(& Ruth) Sebastian of Booneville, Kentucky; a granddaughter, Karen Lee (& Johnny Ray)
McIntosh; a grand son-in-law, John Spencer of Campton, Kentucky; three great grandchildren,
Johni Melegh and Shelby Leann McIntosh of Morrow, Ohio and John Spencer, Jr. of Campton,
Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son, Charlie
Sebastian and a granddaughter, Judy Sebastian Spencer. Visitation was held from 6 9 p.m.
on Saturday evening, at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services Sunday, March 9,
2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Rule and Rev. Joe
Powlas officiating. Burial in the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Searcy and
Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Jerry McIntosh, Johnny
McIntosh, Ray Fox, Tracy Sebastian, Tommy Price, James Murrell, Harold Mays and Jimmy
Herald. Booneville Sentinel March 12, 2008.
Sebastian, Tishia "Granny T"
Tishia "Granny T" Sebastian, 72, of Bonanza Drive, Richmond, died Monday,
June 21, 2004, at her home. She was born April 29, 1932, in Owsley County, the daughter
of the late Wilson and Roxie Gibson Barrett. She was a housewife and farm worker, an
avid bingo player and a member of the White Hall Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Isaac Sebastian; one son, Randall Sebastian of Richmond; five daughters, Helen
Carpenter of Richmond, Edith Lamb (Lewis) of Nicholasville, Roxie Himes (Paul) of
Richmond, Genevieve Wilson of Kirksville and Teresa Releford (Phillip) of Waco; one
brother, Russell Barrett of Richmond. She was preceded in death by five brothers and
three sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at
the Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home with Brother Tim Beard officiating. Burial
will follow in the Richmond Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the
Combs, Parsons and Collins Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Danny Carpenter, Brian
Sebastian, Paul Barrett, Kenny Barrett, Mike Barrett and Elwood Pottorff. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Lawrence Barrett, Jeremy Wilson and Terry Himes.
Submitted by Dr. D. L. Brewer
Sergent, Jean Barrett
Jean (Barrett) Sergent, age 72, wife of Cisco Sergent, passed away Friday,
March 7, 2008 at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. She was born July 12,
1936, in Owsley County, KY, to the late Harrison and Mattie (Roberts) Barrett. She was a
homemaker and had attended the Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband of 43 years, Cisco
Sergent; two sons, Rick (& Brenda) Million and Billy (& Belinda) Million all of Beattyville,
KY; three daughters, Linda L. Wilson and Diana (& Eirshel) Combs, all of Beattyville, KY,
Brenda K. Million of Booneville, KY; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host
of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the
Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Kilburn officiating. Burial was in the Riverview
Cemetery, Beattyville, KY. Three Forks Tradition March 12, 2008.
Shepherd, Eunice Clara Amburgy
Booneville, KY Eunice Clara Shepherd, 77, Owsley County Health Care Center,
passed away November 16, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Manchester, KY after a seven year
illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church. She was born December
27, 1929 in Owsley County to the late Ova and Elizabeth Griffith Amburgy and was the widow
of Wilson Shepherd. She is survived by four sisters, Helen Johnson of Richmond, KY, Lucille
Hill of Lexington, KY, Dixie Baker of Morrow, OH and Lillie Goff of Versailles, KY; a brother,
Franklin Amburgy of Lexington, KY; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Martha Rose Lewis. Visitation from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, prior to the funeral at 1:00 p.m. on November 19, 2007 at the
Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Jamie Brunk officiating. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial
Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel
November 29, 2007.
Short, Edith Fox
Booneville, KY Edith Fox Short, 83, widow of Ance Short, passed away Monday, April
28, 2008, at the Owsley County Health Care Center after a long illness. Edith was born in Lee County,
KY, on July 11, 1924, to the late Floyd and Effie Fox Fox. She was a homemaker, and attended the
First Church of God in Beattyville, KY. Survivors include three sons, Robert Short of Georgetown, KY,
William Short of Jackson County, KY and Paul Short of Booneville, KY; two daughters, Dorothy McIntosh
of Georgetown, KY and Marietta Napier of Booneville, KY; 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Also surviving are three half brothers, Walter and Von Fox, both of Indiana, and Kenneth Fox of PA;
and a host of friends and relatives. Along with her parents, and her husband, she was preceded in
death by a grandchild and a great grandchild. Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at
1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Garett Thomas officiating. Visitation will
be Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Turner Cemetery,
Lerose, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be her
grandsons, Anthony Lynn, Ray Bruce, Michael Keith, Randall Scott, Brian, Michael Wayne and Nick.
Booneville Sentinel April 30, 2008.
Siegle, Ada Hicks
Ada Siegle, age 84, of Hamilton, died on Tuesday, March 06, 2007, at Ft.
Hamilton Hospice She was born on December 7, 1922, in Owsley County, Kentucky. Ada was
the daughter of the late Finley and Dora (Combs) Hicks, Sr. She enjoyed gardening,
animals, feeding birds, and especially bingo. Ada is survived by her son, Ronald Siegle
and his wife Debbie of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Danny Siegle of Hamilton, Lisa
Siegle of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jeremy Siegle and his wife Lisa of Hamilton; great-
grandchild, Dylan McConnell; two brothers, Finley Hicks Jr. and his wife Wyvonne of
Barboursville, West Virginia, and Douglas C. Hicks and wife Vivian Faye of Talbott,
Tennessee; four sisters, Leda Mae Archuleta and her husband Pete of Veneta, Oregon,
Geneva Holiday of Connersville, Indiana, Vera Fern McClory of Florida, and Pauline
Snowden of Chandler, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. Ada was also preceded in
death by her husband Don; son, Dale Siegle; an infant son, Donald Lee Siegle; and
infant daughter, Donna Kaye Siegle. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral
Home, Ross Avenue at South D Street, Hamilton, at 2pm on Friday, March 9, 2007, with
Chaplain Dennis Betts officiating. Interment will follow at Venice Cemetery. Family and
friends will be received at Webb Noonan Funeral Home prior to the service from 12noon to
2pm. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Animal Adoption Foundation, 2480
Millville-Ross Road, Hamilton, OH 45013. www.webb-noonan.com March 8, 2007.
Sims, Lucy Katherine
Booneville, KY Lucy Katherine Sims, 88, of Owsley Co., KY, widow of
John Sims, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2006, at the Kentucky River Medical Center
in Jackson, KY. Lucy was born in Clay County, KY, on March 18, 1918 to the late David
and Lillie Abner Allen. She was a homemaker and attended the Fountain Head Baptist
Church at Grassy Branch. Survivors include two sons, Jack Sims and Clyde (& Ada) Sims,
both of Warsaw, KY; a daughter, Vernie (& Floyd) Marshall of Ricetown, KY; nine
grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; five great, great grandchildren; and a host of
relatives and friends. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in
death by a sister; four half brothers; and five half sisters. Funeral services held
Tuesday, September 5, 2006, at 12 noon, at the Booneville Funeral Home, with the Rev.
L. C. Easterling officiating. Visitation held from 7:00 10:00 p.m. on Monday evening
at the funeral home. Burial in the Cedar Valley Cemetery, Oneida, KY, with the
Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Carl McKinney,
Ernie and Brady Turner, and John Michael and Mitchell Anderson. Booneville Sentinel
September 7, 2006.
Singleton, Flora Gabbard
Flora Singleton Age 82 of Lebanon, Oh. passed peacefully Monday evening,
February 19, 2007 at her home with her family by her side. Born April 8, 1924 in
Conkling, Kentucky (Owsley County). Flora had been a resident of the Lebanon area for
over 65 years and had retired from Deerfield Manufacturing in Mason, Oh. Preceded in
death by her parents, six brothers - Delbert, George, Hobert, Wilburn, Robert and Wilson
Gabbard and three sisters - Laura Angel, Mattie Bishop and Nancy Bolin; she is survived
by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years - Lester Singleton of Lebanon, Oh.; three
sons - Russell (Wanda) Singleton of Mason, Ohio, Don (Janet) Singleton of Maineville,
Oh. and Charles (Karen) Singleton of Morrow, Oh.; one daughter - Penny Green of Lebanon,
Oh.; three grandchildren - Kyle Green, Phyllis Watson and John Singleton; three great-
grandchildren - Christy Davis, Christopher Bowman and Candy Lynn; three great-great-
grandchildren - Brandon and Andrew Bowman and Trevor Davis; many other family members,
close friends and neighbors. Friends may call on the family Friday, February 23, 2007
from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Full Gospel Church of God, 1502 Deerfield Road,
Lebanon, Oh.. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm at the church with Rev. Ray
Napier & Rev. Larry Isaacs officiating. Burial will follow in the Deerfield Cemetery in
South Lebanon, Oh. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guest book at
www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com Published in The Western Star from 2/22/2007 - 3/1/2007.
Sizemore, William
Booneville, KY William Sizemore, 73, of Cortney Lane in Stanton, Kentucky,
passed away after a short illness at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington,
KY on May 6, 2008 after a short illness. He was a member of the Church of Christ and an
oil field worker. He was born in Owsley County on December 5, 1934, to the Morton and Hazel
Hacker Sizemore. Mr. Sizemore is survived by three sons, Larry Wayne Sizemore and Ricky
Sizemore, both of Booneville; two daughters, Sundie Sizemore of Booneville, KY and Gwen Parks
of Van Cleve, Kentucky. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and one great grandchild;
two brothers, Jimmy Sizemore and Lawrence Sizemore, both of Booneville, KY; and two sisters,
Lucy Cook, Booneville, KY and Shelby Baker of Ohio. Visitation was held on Thursday evening,
May 8, 2008 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m.,
Friday, May 9, 2008 with Rev. Brock L. Kathy officiating. Burial in the Griffith Cemetery,
Owsley County with Searcy and Strong Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Booneville
Sentinel May 14, 2008.
Smith, Dempsey
Waco, KY – Dempsey Smith, 71, formerly of Clay County, husband of Nadeen Gabbard Smith, passed away Monday, January 2, 2006, at the VA Medical Center at Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 2, 1934 to the late Evan and Fannie Middletown Smith. He served in the U. S. Army, was a self-employed carpenter, a former guard for the Army Depot, and attended the Baptist Church. Along with his wife of 25 years, he is survived by a son, Dempsey Dewayne (& Crystal) Smith of Richmond, Kentucky; and three grandchildren, DeEtta Cheyenne Smith, Kyle Chandler Smith and Tyler Brent Carmack. He is also survived by a brother, Estill Smith of Booneville, Kentucky; four sisters, Desi Barrett of South Lebanon, Ohio, Pauline Smith of Dayton, Ohio, Shirley Sanders of Louisville, Kentucky and Bonnie Smith of Cape Coral, Florida; and a host of relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Godron and Ronnie Smith. Funeral services, along with Military Rites by the Three Forks Post # 11296 VFW, held on January 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Becknell officiating. Visitation on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky. Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Thurman and Glenn Smith, Tyler Carmack, Terry Johnson, Elwood Sizemore and Mike Thomas. Booneville Sentinel January 12, 2006.
Smith, Gary Lee
Westmoreland, TN Gary Lee Smith, 51, formerly of Owsley County, KY passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Galiatin, TN. Gary was born September 7, 1956, in Lee County, KY, to Mildred Osborne Smith and the late Harvey Smith. He was a former maintenance worker for the State Department of Highways. Along with his mother, he is survived by a son, Daniel Wayne Smith of Lexington, KY; two brothers, Earl Gene Cole and Harvey Smith, Jr., both of Booneville, KY; and a sister, Lisa Ann (& Jeff) Riley of Booneville, KY; a grandson, Trevor Scott Smith; a nephew, Jeffery Scott; a niece, Lea Paige; and a host of relatives and friends. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, Willie and Maude Smith Osborne and Sam and Charity Smith, and a nephew, Michael Gene Cole. Funeral services were Saturday, October 20, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Brother Terry Sandlin officiating. Visitation held on Friday evening, 6:00 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery at Booneville with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel October 25, 2007.
Smith, Joby
Booneville, KY Joby Smith, 68, Owsley County Health Care Center, formerly of Cow Creek, passed away on April 13, 2008 after a long illness. He was a member of the Cow Creek Pentecostal Church and he was disabled. He was born in Owsley County on June 17, 1939, to Johnny and Ann Smith. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Turner Smith, Booneville, KY; two sons, Roy (& Daisy) Smith, Booneville, Ottis (& Kathy) Smith, Owenton, KY, four daughters, Juanita (& David) Black, Booneville, Edith (& Joe) Jackson, Jackson, KY, Geraldine (& Ricky) Sebastian and Arbenia Smith, both of Booneville; 12 grandchildren; two half-brothers, Carl Smith and Robert Smith, both of Booneville; two half-sisters, Charity Smith and Cora Mae Adams, both of Booneville. Visitation after 5 p.m., Tuesday evening, April 15, 2008 at the Cow Creek Pentecostal Church. Funeral services at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Cow Creek Pentecostal Church with Rev. Curt Smith officiating. Burial in the Estill McIntosh Cemetery with Searcy and Strong in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel April 23, 2008.
Smith, Loston
Booneville, KY – Loston Smith, 67, of South Fork Retirement Center, passed away at his residence, Apt. 2, on Monday, February 7, 2005. He was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on November 7, 1937 to the late Sam Smith and Mattie Rice Smith. He was disabled. He is survived by a son, Chris Smith and a grandson, Jordan Smith, both of Booneville; a brother, Kenley Smith of Booneville; two sisters, Ruth Winn of Booneville, Kentucky and Rita Parman of London, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Smith; two brothers; two sisters, three half-brothers and a half-sister. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 11, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Landon McDaniel officiating. Visitation was held on Thursday evening at the funeral home, from 6-9:00 p.m. Burial at the Nancy Smith Cemetery. Pallbearers were Cecil Marshall, Brian Marshall, David Smith, Chuck Smith, Scotty Davidson and Wayne Neeley. Booneville Sentinel February 17, 2005
Smith, Pearl Creech
Pearl Smith was born June 10, 1925 in Owsley County and departed this life Friday, January 18, 2008 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, being 82 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Hubert & Edna (Lynch) Creech. Pearl is survived by six children Charles Smith of Tyner, KY, Charlotte (Donnie) McCulley of Nicholasville, KY, Elmo Smith of Tyner, KY, Irene Nelson of Upland, IN, Alma Cole of Winchester, KY and Wanda (Mike) Wilson of Booneville, KY. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters Bruce Creech and Carlos Creech both of McKee, Sam Creech, Ruth Brown and Virginia Bingham all of Tyner, KY, Charles Creech of Lee County, KY, Edward Creech, Pauline Lawson, Hazel Mullins and Ronnie Creech all of Booneville, KY. Pearl was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grand-children and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Pearl was also preceded in death by her husband Edward Smith and by a sister Helen Strong. Pearl was a member of the Rock Springs Primitive Baptist Church. Funeral service was held 11:00 PM Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Mickey Wilson and Bro. Dan Barnes officiating. Burial followed in the Smith Cemetery in Tyner, KY. Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Jason, Eric & Derrick Smith, Brandon Richardson, Kyle Nelson & Josh Wilson. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Smith, Ruth Ann Barrett
Booneville, KY Ruth Ann Barrett Smith, 74, wife of Joseph Smith, passed away Friday, October 26, 2007 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born in Owsley County, KY on July 11, 1933, to the late Lewis and Gracie Moore Barrett. She was a lifetime resident of Owsley County, a homemaker and a member of the Sugar Camp Baptist Church. Along with her husband of 60 years, she is survived by a son, William Joe (& Teresa) Smith of Booneville, KY; three daughters, Nevelyn (& Veryl) Brandenburg, Lisa Gayle (& Jim) DeBord, both of Booneville, KY, and Judy Marie (& Robert) Thomas of Beattyville, KY; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Ruby P. McIntosh of Beattyville, KY and Ollie Baker of Versailles, KY; a brother, Lewis Barrett, Jr., of Booneville, KY; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Joyce Ann and Margaret Lynn; and two brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, October 29, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Evertie Moore officiating. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Booneville, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Brandon DeBord, Stephen, Jason and Robert Smith, Joseph Todd and Matthew Little, DeWayne Deaton and Keith Barrett. Booneville Sentinel November 1, 2007.
Smith, Zella
Booneville, KY – Zella Baker Smith, 82, widow of Woodrow Smith, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2005 at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born March 2, 1923 in Heidelberg, Kentucky to the late McClellan and Margaret Botner Baker. She was a former homemaker and farmer and a member of the Levi Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Chuck (& Bobbie) Smith; two daughters, Phyllis (& Bobby) Smith and Connie (& Kermit) Sams, both of Booneville; a brother, Dorsey Baker and a sister, Fern Bowman, both of Booneville. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Travis ( Carrie), Crystal (& Kevin), Carl Wayne, Scotty, Billy, Tracy and Austin; one great granddaughter and a soon-to-be great granddaughter; and a host of friends and relatives. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, James Burns; three brothers, Ervin, Bill and Ray Baker and two sisters, Nell Brandenburg and Lois Lynch. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. L. C. Easterling and Pastor Herman Newton officiating. Visitation was held on Tuesday evening at the funeral home, from 6:00 9:00 pm. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Travis Smith, Stephen, Bret and Luke Jackson, Scotty Davidson and Kevin Metcalf. Booneville Sentinel April 14, 2005
Spencer, Judy Sebastian
Campton, KY Judy Sebastian Spencer, 53, formerly of Booneville, Kentucky, beloved wife of John Marion Spencer, loving mother of Jonathan Sebastian Spencer, and loving daughter of Johnie and Ruth Sebastian, departed this life Tuesday, November 20, 2007. She was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on May 17, 1954, to Johnie and Ruth Thompson Sebastian. Judy earned a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Kentucky in 1982, and she earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 1998. She was a member of the Lambda Kappa Sigma sorority and also a member of the National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA). Her hobbies included painting and sewing, and she was the graphic designer for Mannah, which was her second passion. She was also a member of the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church in Booneville. She is survived by her loving husband, John Marion Spencer, of Rogers; one loving son, Jonathan Sebastian Spencer, of Nashville, Tennessee; her loving parents, Johnie and Ruth Thompson Sebastian of Booneville; her paternal grandmother, Rillia Turner Sebastian of Booneville; a brother-in-law, Phillip Spencer and his family of Pine Ridge; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and special friends, Barbara Murrell, Jackie Stepp, Loris Swango, Garnett Pence, Phil and Gloria Maddox, and all of her co-workers at Campton Discount Drugs. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24, 2007, at Porter and Son Funeral Directors Chapel, with Rev. Adam Hays, Rev. Joe Powlas, and Rev. David Rule officiating. Burial followed in the Spencer Cemetery, at Quillens Chapel, with funeral arrangements entrusted to Porter and Son Funeral Directors of Campton. Pallbearers were Tracy Sebastian, Donald Spencer, Paul Spencer, Paul Jones, Johnny Ray McIntosh and Steve Creech. Honorary pallbearers were James Murrell, Mike Gibbs, Jim Creech, Gary Noble and Carl Pence. Booneville Sentinel December 6, 2007.
Stacey, Demia Smith
Lancaster, KY Demia S. Stacey, 94, of Sunrise Drive, died Thursday morning, May 24, 2007 at her residence. She was born on December 7, 1913, in Owsley Co., KY, the daughter of the late Harrison Paul and Nellie Lee Rosa Smith. She was a graduate of Berea College and the Chicago School of Nursing. Mrs. Stacey was a retired nurse, having worked at the Pattie A. Clay Hospital, Berea Hospital, the Lee County Personal Care Home and several doctors offices. She was a member of the choir, and had attended the Queen of All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Beattyville. She enjoyed the University of KY Wildcats and sewing. Mrs. Stacey was the widow of Henry Martin Stacey, who died in 1965; and was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Martin Stacey Rogers; a brother, James Edward Combs; and a sister, Bertha Blanche Combs Brandenburg. She is survived by her daughter, Martina Marty Altunar (Roger) of Lancaster; and a grandson, Martin Edward Stacey; and two adopted children, Dora Bowles and Cathy DeCarlo. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2007, at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Paint Lick, with Rev. Tim Robbins officiating. Visitation was from 6 until 9 p.m. Sunday, at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Committal services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, in the Riverview Cemetery in Beattyville, KY. Pallbearers were T. J. Davis, Roger Altuna, James Edward Combs, Jr., A. J. Ricker, Terry Gourtney and Martin Stacey. Honorary pallbearers were William Loudersmilk, Billy Brand Loudersmilk, Edward Jackson and Logan Cole. Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, Richmond, in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 31, 2007.
Stamper, Floyd
Booneville, KY – Floyd Stamper, 89, of HC 88, passed away on May 20, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, after a 6 months illness. He was a veteran of World War II, a Mason # 939 & Eastern Star # 446 and a member of the Beattyville Christian Center. He was a retired factory worker for the Oxford Paper Mill. Born in Breathitt County on March 22, 1917, he was the son of the late Pearl and Lydia Gilbert Stamper. He is survived by his wife Flossie Combs Stamper of Booneville, Kentucky; a daughter, Connie Palmer of Frankfort, Kentucky; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, John Wess Stamper of Miamisburg, Ohio; three sisters, Loudemia Sebastian, Jackson, Kentucky, Maxine Combs, Booneville, Kentucky and Nola Dixon, Crittenden, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and a son, William Stamper. Funeral services held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Herman Newton officiating. Visitation was held on Monday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Crockettsville Cemetery in Breathitt Co. with the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 25, 2006
Stamper, Pamela Kilburn
STAMPER, Pamela K. In loving memory Age 56, of Dayton, passed away at her home Friday, September 1, 2006, after an extended illness. Pam was born and raised in Booneville, Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of the past 37 years, George W. Stamper; her parents, Charles & Alma Kilburn of Berea, Kentucky; two daughters, Marsha (& husband, Chris) Moss and Karen Stamper, all of Huber Heights; six grandchildren, Philip, Corey, Noah, Victor, Valerie and Michael; two sisters, Louann Robinson of Florence, Kentucky and Susan Kilburn of Berea, Kentucky; and numerous other family, friends and co-workers at Friends Care Nursing Home in Yellow Springs. She attended Eastern Kentucky University, graduated from Wright State University School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Pastor Kathy Pittman will officiate. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 9/3/2006.
States, Gwendolyn McCollum
Gwendolyn States, age 85, of Fairfield, died on Thursday, May 11, 2006, at Mercy Fairfield Hospital. Born in Owsley County, Kentucky, on January 2, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Kash and Zona (Blake) C. McCollum. She graduated with the 1940 Class of Reily High School and atended the Jewish School of Nursing in Cincinnati. On November 15, 1941, in Hamilton, Ohio, Gwendolyn married Ray W. States. She attended the Springdale Church of the Nazarene. Gwendolyn is survived by her husband of over 64 years, Ray W. States; daughters Karen R. Burrell and her husband Jeffrey of West Chester, Ohio, and Wilma Kass and her husband David of Fairfield, Ohio; grandson, Philip Burrell; granddaughter, Kimberly Burrell; sister Wanda Jean McCollum of Fairfield, Ohio; dear friends Pat Hall and Stella and Helen Byrd; nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, at 2p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2006, with Pastor Rick Harvey officiating. Interment will follow at Millville Cemetery. Friends and family will be received prior to the service on Friday from 1-2p.m. May 16, 2006 Journal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Stepp, Clarice Price
Graveside services for Clarice Stepp, age 86, of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Euclid, will be held in Kentucky at a later date. Mrs. Stepp passed away Aug. 13, 2007, at the Lighthouse Inn South in Pompano Beach. She was born Aug. 24, 1920, in Levi, Ky. to the late Floyd L. and Ella Price. She had been a longtime resident of Euclid before moving to Florida. Mrs. Stepp was a devout Christian. Survivors are her son, Roger (Grace) Stepp of Pompano Beach; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Earl (Carol) Price of Geneva; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Genus; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Estil Judd, Clarence Judd and Otto Price; and her parents. Published in the News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio, Aug 22, 2007.
Stepp, Mae
Berea, KY – Mae Stepp, 52, formerly of Booneville, Ky., passed away April 28, 2004, at the Berea Hospital following a long illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1952, in Clay County and was the daughter of Richard and Beretha Marshall Stepp. She was a homemaker and member of the Holiness Church. Surviving family are one son, Richard C. Bowling; one daughter, Melissa Frost; four grandchildren, one of whom she raised being Cody Frost; two sisters, Jo Ann Cunningham and Maude Evans; and five brothers, Ernest, Jim, Clarence, Vernon and Courtley Stepp. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 1 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in Boonville with the Rev. Cecil Burns officiating with burial following in the Bowling Cemetery on Lower Wolf Creek in Owsley County. Visitation was Friday evening. Mae was a great friend and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Searcy and Strong Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Dr. D. L. Brewer
Stewart, Ellis
Booneville, KY - Ellis Stewart, 69 of the Cow Creek Community, husband of Nada Reynolds Stewart, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006, at his residence, after a short illness. Mr. Stewart was born in Stay, Kentucky on January 1, 1937, to the late Taylor and Elsie McIntosh Stewart. He was a retired teacher and guidance counselor for the Owsley County Board of Education, a member of the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church, Retired Teachers Association and the Owsley County Conservation Board. Along with his wife of 42 years, he is survived by two daughters, Holly (& Darrell) Shouse and Tia (& Mikie) Allen, all of Booneville, Ky; and a host of relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna McPherson. Visitation was held on Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 at the Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral Services held on Saturday, November 18, 2006, 1:00, with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating, at the funeral home. Burial at the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Cow Creek with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel November 23, 2006.
Stewart, Wallace
Wallace Stewart, 73 of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Dayton, KY died Friday, December 23, 2005 at his home. He was a pipefitter with General Electric, a member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F&AM, Henry Barnes Lodge No. 607 in Dayton and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local No. 912, Cincinnati. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 1974 in Lake Wales, American Legion Post No. 8 in Winter Haven, FL, and Dayton Eagles. He was reared in Owsley County, KY. He was the son of Lewis and Polly Ann Stewart. He was an Army veteran. His wife, Alie Stewart, died in 2005.Survivors include daughters, Annetta McLaren of Alexandria, KY; Connie Roberts and Vaneta Tyree, both of Silver Grove, KY; sons, Doug Stewart of Alexandria, KY; Greg Stewart and Wally Dale Stewart, both of Silver Grove, and Kurt Stewart of Lake Wales; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at A.C. Dobbing and Son Funeral Home, Bellevue, KY. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. Saturday. Memorials are suggested to Elks Lodge No. 273 BPOE; 3704 Alexandria Pike; Cold Springs, KY 41076; or Dayton Eagles; 634 Fifth Ave.; Dayton, KY 41074.
Strong, Carlos E.
Carlos E. Strong was born January 12, 1928 in Owsley County and departed this life Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, KY, being 80 years of age. He was the son of the late Willie & Liza (Bowles) Strong. Carlos is survived by his wife- Virginia (Brooks) Strong of Tyner and by the following children- Eddie Strong of Middletown, Ohio, Robert Strong of Berea, KY, Gary Strong of West Alexandria, Ohio, Jimmy Strong of Gratis, Ohio, David Laschitz of Miamisburg, Ohio, Linda Sutters of Mt. Sterling, KY and Cindy Asbury of Lebanon, Ohio. He is also survived by two brothers- Willie Strong Jr. of Goshen, Ohio & Marvin Strong of Richmond, KY and by two sisters- Joyce Roberts & Lonice Wright both of Norwood, Ohio. He was blessed with 28 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Carlos was also preceded in death by one daughter- Carlotta Cathers and by a brother- Conley Strong. Carlos was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. He was also a member of the Union Baptist Church. Funeral service was held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Burchette officiating. Burial followed in the Strong Cemetery in Owsley County. Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com
Sutton, Norma
Norma Sutton was born in Owsley County on Jan. 13, 1919. She moved to Richmond during the 1920s. She graduated from Madison High School in 1935 and from Eastern Kentucky University in 1939. She taught commerce subjects at Woodbine High School in Whitley County from 1939 until 1941. She also taught commerce subjects at Madison Central High School from 1943 until 1952. She married Earl Ray Sutton on Aug. 30, 1941, in Fort Mitchell, Ky., in Kenton County. She is survived by her husband, Earl Ray Sutton of Richmond; one brother, Charles B. (Maxine) McCollum of Fruitland Park, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the mens' adult Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church on Main Street where she was a member for 50 years. Honorary pallbearers will be Betty and Bill Althauser, Virginia and Bill Scott and her caregivers, Kathy Coyle and Arlene Gibson. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at the Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Fort officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, at Oldham, Roberts and Powell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hospice Care Plus, 208 Kidd Drive, Berea, Ky. Submitted by Dr. D. L. Brewer