Tackett, James G.

Booneville, KY – James Green Tackett, 73, of Vincent, KY, husband of Ruby Terry Tackett, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009, at the University of KY Medical Center in Lexington, KY. James was born in Owsley County, KY, on July 11, 1936, to the late Green Berry and Mattie M. Warren Tackett. He was a farmer, attended the Warren’s Chapel Methodist Church, the Beattyville First Church of God and the Booneville First Church of God. Along with his wife of 54 years, he is survived by three sons, James Timothy (& Sharon) Tackett and Tracy (& Jennifer) Tackett, both of Vincent, and Wallace (& Margie) Tackett of Grayson, KY; a brother, Eugene Tackett of Vincent; seven grandchildren; a great grandchild; and a host of friends and relatives. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beulah Hale and Emma Tackett; and a brother, Conley Tackett. Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, December 18, 2009, at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Brother J. Jamison Brunk, Brother Walter Strong and Brother David Fox officiating. Visitation began at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, until time of service. Interment at the Tackett & Gabbard Cemetery, Travellers Rest, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 23, 2009.

 

Taylor, Billy Issac

Booneville – Billy Isaac Taylor, 48, of Ricetown, passed away Monday, May 10th, 2010 at his residence. Billy was born in Manchester, KY on January 25, 1962, the son of the late Elmer and Mollie (Abshear) Taylor. He was a farmer and carpenter, and attended the Baptist Church. He is survived by 1 sister, Melissa Fern Taylor of Hardinsburg, IN; 7 brothers, Elmer Taylor, Jr. (Kaye) of Ricetown, KY, Jimmy Ray Taylor of Morgan County, KY; Russell Allen (& Debbie) Taylor of Oregon Springs, IN, Larry and Anderson Bill (& Bonnie) Taylor, both of Booneville, KY; John Wayne (& Darlene) Taylor of Irvington, KY and Don Robbin (& Tracy) Taylor of Hardinsburg, IN. Also surviving is 1 daughter, Billie Hannah Taylor, his special companion, Tonya Caudell, 5 stepsons, Nathan Caudell, Lucas Wilder, Johnny Ray Bowling, Mitchell and Michael Couch, 2 stepdaughters, Brittany Wilder and Sandra Couch, and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Visitation was Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Burial was in the Bishop Cemetery, Upper Buffalo, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Rob Taylor, A. B. Taylor, R. J. Taylor, Anderson Taylor, John Wayne Taylor, Johnny Byrd, Ed Wilder and Larry Joe Taylor. Booneville Sentinel May 19, 2010.

 

Taylor, Carrie Creech

Carrie Taylor, age 102, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at Golden Years Health Care. She was born on June 22, 1907, in Ernestville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Tilford and Cynthia Ellen (nee Gabbard) Creech. In Covington, Kentucky on August 23, 1925, Carrie married her husband of over 61 years, James Penn Taylor, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 1987. She was a sorter at Champion Papers from 1943 – 1972. Carrie was a member of the Darrtown Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and had a great love for cats. Carrie is survived by her two children, Raymond (Martha) Taylor and Cynthia A. (Arthur C.) Downey, all of Hamilton; two grandchildren, Ray (Linda) Taylor of Rising Sun, Indiana, and Randy (Linda) Taylor of Lewisburg, Ohio; three step-grandchildren, Calvin Tipton of Greensburg, Indiana, Carl E. (Barbara) Downey of Hamilton, and James A. (Doris) Downey of Coarsegold, California; and many loving nieces and nephews. Carrie was also preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Bowman; and four brothers, Roy, Orville, Ralph and Dale Creech. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton, at 11am on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, with Rev. Hobart Brandenburg and Rev. Paul Tillett officiating. Interment will follow at Millville Cemetery. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 9:30am to 11am at the funeral home. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Golden Years for all their loving care and support. www.webb-noonan.com 10/3/2009.

 

Taylor, Elmer Jr.

Booneville, KY – Elmer Taylor, Jr., 25, Ricetown, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2007, at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. He was born March 29, 1981 in Manchester, KY to Elmer and Kay Deaton Taylor of Ricetown, KY. He was a 1999 graduate of Owsley County High School, a construction worker and enjoyed collecting arrowheads. Along with his parents, he is survived by a brother, Travis Taylor, of Lexington, KY; his paternal grandmother, Mollie Taylor of Booneville, KY; his paternal grandfather, Albert Deaton, of Booneville, KY; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Bonnie Deaton. Funeral services were held on February 22, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. L. C. Easterling officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 at the funeral home. Burial in the Marshall Family Cemetery on Lower Wolfe Creek, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers: Stephen Gabbard, Edward Wilder, A. B. Taylor, Larry Joe Taylor, Gord Bowman and Rob Taylor. Booneville Sentinel March 1, 2007.

 

Taylor, Mollie Abshear

Mollie (Abshear) Taylor, 69, of Booneville, KY passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 at the Owsley County Health Care Center in Booneville, KY. Mollie was born January 11, 1939 at Indian Creek, Owsley County, KY, to the late Ike and Goldie (Wilder) Abshear. She was a former homemaker while enjoying quilting, fishing, and gardening and attended the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Melissa Turner of Hardinsburg, IN; eight sons, Larry Taylor and Anderson Bill (& Bonnie) Taylor all of Booneville, KY, John Wayne (& Darlene) Taylor of Irvington, KY, Elmer J. R. (& Kate) Taylor and Billy Isaac Taylor both of Ricetown, KY, Don Robbin (& Tracy) Taylor of Hardinsburg, IN, Russell Allen (& Debbie) of Oregon Springs, IN and Jimmy Ray Taylor of Campton, KY; 24 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Abshear of Brookville, IN, Isaac Jr. Abshear of Connersville, IN; two sisters, Minnie Thelen of West Harrison, IN, and Delores Abshear of Austin, IN; and a host of other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Elmer Jr. Taylor and a special companion, Paul Gabbard. Funeral services were held Monday, June 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial was in the Esau Gabbard Cemetery, Indian Creek, KY. Pallbearers were Larry Taylor, John Wayne Taylor, Don Robbin Taylor, Anderson Bill Taylor, Billy Isaac Taylor, Jimmy Ray Taylor and Hobert Ray Taylor. Three Forks Tradition June 4, 2008

 

Taylor, Piney Bishop

Peebles, OH – Piney Bishop Taylor, 96, passed away on December 2, 2008 at her residence after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was born in Owsley County on November 1, 1912, to the late Robert and Delehie Gabbard Bishop. She was the widow of Bill Taylor. She is survived by three sons, Arnold Taylor, Vevay, Indiana, Lenzie Taylor, Edgewood, KY and Larry Taylor, Peebles, OH; three daughters, Myrtle Morrison, Franklin, OH, Audrey Allen, Owensville, OH and Mary Allen, Las Vegas, NV; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two children, Imogene Allen and Lowell Taylor. Funeral services held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Leo Taylor officiating. Visitation held on Friday evening from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 10, 2008.

 

Terry, Cassandra Faye Johnson

Booneville, KY – Cassandra Faye Terry, 30, of Route 2, passed away on November 4, 2009, at her residence. She was a member of the Church of God and a homemaker. She was born in Florida on August 27, 1979, to the late Bruce Johnson and Sylvia Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Terry; a son, Jordan Green, both of Booneville, KY two sisters, DeAnna Brown of South Carolina and Sandy Noble of Booneville, KY; a brother, Samuel Dale Johnson, also of Booneville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews; four aunts, Bessie Gabbard, Dianne Barrett and Eudella Carmack, all of Booneville and Emma Barrett of Felicity, OH; three uncles, James Barrett and Danny Barrett, both of Booneville, KY and Earl Barrett of Erlanger, KY. Funeral services held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at the Barrett Family Cemetery with Rev. Garett Thomas officiating, with burial following. Searcy & Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel November 11, 2009.

 

Terry, Clara Jane

Booneville, KY – Clara Jane Terry, age 93, widower of Wesley Terry, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006, at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on September 27, 1912. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Addie Bowling Bowman. She was a homemaker, an active church worker, and enjoyed gardening and quilting. She is survived by four sons, Robert (& Agnes) Terry and Harold (& Judy) Terry, both of Booneville, Kentucky, James (& Judy) Terry of Lexington, Kentucky and Larry (& Nadine) Terry of Middletown, Ohio; a daughter, Pauletta (& Fred) Mularz of Lerose, Kentucky; a sister, Marie Cox of South Lebanon, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Arlene Begans, a son, Clarence Edward Terry, and a grandchild, Roberta Darlene Begans, a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Booneville Funeral Home on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Mark Coburn officiating. Visitation was held on Sunday evening, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Lerose Cemetery, Lerose, Kentucky with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel February 2, 2006

 

Terry, James William

Booneville, KY – James William Terry, 68, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Owsley County, KY, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. James was born in Owsley Co, KY, on April 20, 1940, to the late Wesley and Clara Jane Bowman Terry. He was a former armed guard for the Armor Car Company, a U. S. Army Veteran, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Ida Mae Bible Church. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy A. Jones Terry; a son, Jeff (& Maria) Terry of Wichita, KS; two daughters, Rhonda (& John) Ransford of Lexington, KY, and Chen Isham of Dry Ridge, KY; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Other survivors include three brothers, Robert (& Agnes) Terry and Harold (& Judy) Terry, both of Booneville, KY and Larry (& Nadine) Terry of Middletown, KY; a sister, Pauletta (& Fred) Mularz of Lerose, KY; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services along with Military Rites by the Three Forks Post # 11296, VFW, were Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Coburn officiating. Visitation Saturday morning, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Lerose Cemetery, Lerose, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Matthew Isham, Steven Terry, D. J. Terry, Adam Terry, Neil Terry and Timothy Toll. Booneville Sentinel December 17, 2008.

 

Teverbaugh, Lola Turner

Booneville, KY – Lola Turner Teverbaugh, 82, of Route 1, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008, at her residence after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church. She was born in Owsley County on June 11, 1925, to the late Peter and Mary Gabbard Turner. She is survived by a daughter, Melba (& Lester) Miller, Richmond, Kentucky; three sons, Archie (& Carol) Teverbaugh, Springfield, Ohio, Walter (& Audrey) Teverbaugh, Booneville, Kentucky and Gary Teverbaugh, Rogers, Kentucky; four grandchildren; Tony Miller and Thomas, Amber and David Teverbaugh; two sisters, Nell Frost, Winchester, Kentucky and Lillian (& Silven) Fairchild, Booneville, Kentucky; and many other friends and relatives. Funeral services held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation was held on Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel March 5, 2008.

 

Thomas, Callie B. Moore

Callie B. Moore Thomas, widow of Walter Thomas, of Beattyville, KY, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Stay, KY, the daughter of H. W. and Mary Jane (Brandenburg) Moore. She was a homemaker after teaching in Lee and Owsley County for three years. She was a member of the Booneville Presbyterian Church. Survivors are one daughter, Gloria Almeda Thomas of Beattyville, KY; sister, Minnie Moore Ray of Winona Lake, IN; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Newnam Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Bryant officiating. Burial was in the Snowden Cemetery at Pine Grove, KY. Pallbearers were Emmett Moore, Jr. and Earl Michael Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Beach Jr., C. J. Dooley and Booge Jones. Three Forks Tradition June 4, 2008.

 

Thomas, Cora Mae

Fairfield, Ohio – Cora Mae Dean Taylor Thomas, age 87, formerly of Owsley County, widow of Elwood Taylor, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2005, at Tri County Extended Care Center in Fairfield, Ohio. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky on January 22, 1918, to the late Colson and Nan Miller Dean. She was a former restaurant owner in Booneville, a homemaker, and attended the Millville Avenue First Church of God in Hamilton, Ohio. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Ann Mainous of Fairfield, Ohio and Betty Burch of Cincinnati, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. Other survivors are three brothers, Bill Dean of Hamilton, Ohio, Taylor Dean of Oxford, Ohio and Russell Dean; two sisters, Jerrie Sandlin of Booneville, Kentucky and Gloria Dean of Hamilton, Ohio; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents, and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Bob Taylor; two sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 12 noon, at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Silven Fairchild officiating. Visitation was held on Saturday, at the funeral home, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial in the Dean-Rice Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky

 

Thomas, Darrell Edward

Versailles, KY – Darrell Edward Thomas, 51, passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born in Owsley County, KY to the late Ruford and Hattie Bowman Thomas, on November 13, 1956. He is survived by two sons, Darrell Edward Thomas, Jr., Versailles, KY and Christopher Lee Thomas, Lexington, KY; two brothers, Harold Thomas and Gerald Thomas, both of Versailles, KY; and a sister, Donna Hendrix of Midway, KY. Visitation will be held from 5 – 9 p.m., Tuesday evening at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Graveside services at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at the Griffith Cemetery with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel August 13, 2008.

 

Thomas, Dora

Booneville, KY – Dora Marshall Thomas, 89, widow of Floyd Marshall, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. She was born in Owsley County, on June 19, 1915, the daughter of Meridith and Polly Sizemore Marshall. Mrs. Thomas is survived by three daughters, Janice (& Roy) Campbell, of Booneville, Judy (& Dick) Gensberg of Jackson, Michigan and Patsy (& Hayden, Jr.) Combs of Booneville, Kentucky; two sons, Bobby (& DeEtta) Thomas of Ricetown, Kentucky and Randall (& Ruby) Thomas of Booneville, Kentucky; 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; many friends and other relatives. Funeral services 2:00 pm Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation was Saturday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in the Gabbard Esau Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel April 21, 2005

 

Thomas, Ethel

Booneville, KY – Ethel Thomas, 78, of Eastside Apartments, passed away March 28, 2006 at 27 Graham Avenue, Frankfort, Kentucky after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Indian Creek Presbyterian Church. Born in Owsley County on August 22, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Lula Marshall Thomas. She is survived by a brother, Clayton Thomas of Ricetown, Kentucky; a sister, Mattie Wilson, Connersville, Indiana; a special niece, Betty Jo Thomas of Frankfort, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Clay, Wilson, Hayden, Dempsey, Roscoe, Mark and Chester Thomas; and sisters, Verna Gabbard, Lizzie Lee Becknell, Laura Robertson and Callie Thomas. Visitation was held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, March 30, 2006 at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Indian Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in the Esau-Gabbard Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel April 06, 2006

 

Thomas, Gerald Wayne, Jr.

Versailles, KY – Gerald Wayne Thomas, Sr., age 58, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 10, 2009. He was a black topping company worker. He was born on May 21, 1950, in Owsley Co., the son of the late Ruford and Hattie Bowman Thomas. He is survived by three sons, Paul Ray Thomas of Versailles, KY, Gerald Wayne Thomas II (& Sherry) and James Lunsford Thomas, both of Frankfort, KY; four daughters, Melissa (& Brad) Wilson, Versailles, KY, Jodi Thomas of Nicholasville, KY, Gina Hamblin, Barbourville, KY and Bridgett (& David) Powell of Irvine, KY; 16 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Thomas, Versailles, KY; and a sister, Donna (& Jesse) Hendrix, Midway, KY. Visitation 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at the funeral home with Rev. Jerry Lacefield officiating. Burial at the Griffith Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Johnny Thomas, James Lunsford, Christopher Davis, Jessie Hendrix, Brad Walton and Jessie Wayne Hendrix. Booneville Sentinel April 22, 2008.

 

Thomas, Jessica DeEtta

Booneville, KY – Jessica DeEtta Thomas, 28, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jessica was born April 17, 1979, in Lexington, KY, to Randall and Ruby Hensley Thomas of Booneville, KY. She was a 1997 graduate of Owsley County High School, a former employee of Patty A. Clay Hospital in Richmond, KY, and was presently attending Lees College Campus of Hazard Community and Technical College in Jackson, KY. Along with her parents, she is survived by a son, Chase Austin Michael Cummins of Booneville, KY; two brothers, Jeremy Thomas of Booneville, KY and Justin Thomas of Richmond, KY; a sister, Jana Thomas of Morehead, KY; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bernie and Bertha Hensley and Floyd and Dora Thomas; and a half-brother, Kevin Thomas. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 17, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Visitation was held on Friday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Thomas Family Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Jeremy and Justin Thomas, James and Charlie Shouse, Stevie Turner and Billy Long. Booneville Sentinel November 22, 2007.

 

Thomas, Jimmy

Booneville, KY – Jimmy Thomas, 44, passed away Monday, January 10, 2005 in Zoe, Kentucky in a logging accident. He was born October 3, 1960 in Oneida, Kentucky to Lowell and Helen Brandenburg Thomas. He was a self-employed timber cutter. Along with his parents, he is survived by a son, Jesse Lee Thomas of Stanton, Kentucky and a daughter, Stella Jo Sizemore of Booneville, Kentucky; four brothers, Lowell Thomas, Jr. and Danny Ray Thomas, both of Beattyville, Kentucky, Ronnie Paul Thomas and Randy Joe Thomas, both of Booneville, Kentucky; three grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 11:00 am at the Booneville Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy McIntosh officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, at the funeral home, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Burial in the Thomas Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel

 

Thomas, Justin Tyron "Slim"

Booneville – Justin Tyron “Slim” Thomas, age 23, passed away Sunday, May 9th, 2010, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Justin was born in Lexington, KY, on January 8th, 1987, to Randall and Ruby Hensley Thomas of Booneville, KY. He was a student at Hazard Community Technical College, an employee for Thomas Brothers Sawmill, a longtime employee at Spencer’s Dairy Bar, and participated in youth activities with the Methodist Church. Along with his parents, Justin was survived by 1 brother, Jeremy (Julie) Thomas of Richmond, KY, 1 sister, Jana Thomas of Richmond, KY, 1 nephew, Chase Austin Michael Cummins of Danville, KY, his girlfriend, Erika Fugate of Jackson, KY and a host of friends and relatives. Justin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernie and Bertha Hensley, Floyd and Dora Thomas, a sister, Jessica DeEtta Thomas, and a half brother, Kevin Thomas. Funeral services for Justin were held at the Booneville Funeral Home on Thursday, May 13th, 2010 with Reverend J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Family Cemetery in Booneville, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Jeremy Thomas, Gary Fugate, Andrew Neace, Charlie Shouse, Jonathan Dunn, Chris Collins, Matt Little and Tracy Barrett. Honorary pallbearers will be Jayna Thomas and Chase Cummins. Booneville Sentinel May 19, 2010.

 

Thomas, Lucy

Island City, KY – Lucy Thomas, 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at the Patty A. Clay Hospital, Richmond, Kentucky from cancer. She was a homemaker and a member of the Island City First Baptist Church. Born in Clay County, Kentucky on November 1, 1927, she was the daughter of Charlie and Mae Bishop Baker, and the widow of Carlos Thomas. She is survived by a daughter, Wanda (& Donnie) Holbrook, Island City; a granddaughter, Kimberly (& Rodney) Wilson of Richmond, Kentucky; and two great granddaughters, Sydney and Madison Wilson of Richmond, Kentucky. Other survivors are three brothers, Lester Baker and Dewey Baker, both of Manchester, Kentucky; and Homer Baker, Erlanger, Kentucky. Two sisters, Ester Baker, Manchester and Connie Murray of Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was also preceded in death by a beloved grandson, Keith Holbrook. Visitation was held after 5:00 pm on Friday evening at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2005 at the Island City First Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Becknell officiating. Burial in the Island City First Baptist Church Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers: Buford Combs, Greg Combs, Randy Taylor, Dustin Cooper, Lester Baker and Rodney Wilson. Booneville Sentinel

 

Thomas, Nannie Bowling

Booneville, KY – Nannie Bowling Thomas, 98, passed away at her residence on August 3, 2008 after a long illness. She was a homemaker and Owsley County native. She was born on May 10, 1910, to William and Malinda Marshall Bowling and the widow of Albert Thomas (1986). She is survived by three sons, William Harrison Thomas of Connersville, IN, Albert Bowling of Ricetown, KY and Joe (& Geraldine) Bowling of Booneville, KY; five daughters, Eunice (& John) Gabbard, Booneville, Addie (Bert) Conway of Cincinnati, OH, Pauline Gabbard, Beattyville, Ky; June (& Buddy) Gabbard, Booneville, KY and Christine Gabbard, also of Beattyville; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter (Agnes Gabbard) and a son, Jerry Thomas. Visitation held on Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at the Indian Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in the Esau-Gabbard Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel August 6, 2008.

 

Thomas, Nina K. McWhorter

Nina K. (nee McWhorter) Thomas, loving wife of Willard R. Thomas Jr., beloved mother of Gloria Troxell (Bruce), Donna Tumbleson (Larry) and Carol Darnell (Dan), devoted grandmother of Joe, Danny, Steve, Holly, Norman, Becky and 12 great-grandchildren, dear sister of Cora Jane Bowman, Dewey McWhorter and the late Johnny McWhorter. Nina, a resident of Amelia, passed away June 17, 2010 at the age of 85. A period of visitation will be held on Monday, June 21 from 9 AM until the time of funeral service at 11 AM at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main St. (St. Rt. 125), Amelia. Interment Pierce Township Cemetery. www.ecnurre.com 6/18/2010. (Daughter of Ester and Dillie Pierson McWhorter)

 

Throop, Pauline Ross

Pauline Throop, age 77, of Connersville, passed away on February 9, 2009 at her residence. Born on July 1, 1931 in Owsley County, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Ottis and Hattie Mays Ross. Both precede her in death. She had been employed in the cafeteria at Ford and Visteon for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her daughter Paula Roszell and her fiancé Mike Pennington of Brownsville; four sons and a daughter in law, Charles E. and KathAleen Throop, Daniel Ray Throop, David W. Throop and Robert Throop all of Connersville; two brothers and sisters in law, Robert and Roseanna Ross of Liberty and Paul and Irene Ross of Connersville; a sister Shirley Banks of Georgia; 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband David E. Throop who she married on April 1, 1950 in Connersville. He passed on December 28, 2003; an infant daughter, Joann Throop and a sister Frances Raines. Funeral services will be conducted at Urban Winkler Funeral Home on Thursday February 12, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Dale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of service on Thursday. 2-09-2009: From Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville, Indiana via Pat W. Ball.

 

Tincher, Earnest Eugene

Booneville, KY – Earnest Eugene Tincher, 69, husband of Lorene Baldwin Tincher, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2005, at the Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Ky. He was born September 15, 1923, in Green Hall, Kentucky, to the late Graydon and Pearl Chadwell Tincher. He was a retired carpenter and farmer, a former employee of the Blue Grass Army Depot at Richmond, Ky. and a U. S. Army Veteran. Along with his wife of 43 years, he is survived by a son, Timothy M. (& Tammy) Tincher; a daughter, Barbara Jean (& Bradley) Taylor of Berea, Ky.; two grandchildren, Savannah and Endia Taylor; a brother, Claude Tincher of Booneville, Ky. and a host of friends and relatives. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Alvin Tincher and Vernon C. Tincher; and a sister, Ora Lee Tincher. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 30, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral home with the Rev. Harold Becknell officiating. Visitation was held at the funeral home Sunday beginning at 12:00 noon, until the time of service. Burial in the Becknell-Tincher Cemetery, Sturgeon, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Shawn Frye, Timmy and Gary Tincher, Lyndon and Tommy Wilson, Carl Sadler, Jr., Jesse Bishop, Jr., Bradley Taylor and Kevin Murrell. Booneville Sentinel February 3, 2005

 

Tincher, Margaret Begley

Sextons Creek, KY – Margaret Tincher, 74, of HC 71, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the Hazard ARH Medical Center, Hazard, Kentucky, after a long illness. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on October 10, 1933, the daughter of David Begley and Ruth Bowles Begley, and was the widow of Vernon C. Tincher (5-3-04). She was a homemaker and a member of the Clarks Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Tincher is survived by two daughters, Betty Tincher, Island City, Kentucky and Judy (& William) Combs of Island City, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Julie Metcalf of Lexington, Kentucky and Christopher Metcalf of Island City, Kentucky. Also surviving are two sisters, Flora Pryse of Booneville, Kentucky and Ruby Callahan of Campton, Kentucky. Funeral services on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Becknell officiating. Visitation from 6 – 9 p.m. Monday evening, at the funeral home. Burial in the Vernon Tincher Family Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel April 2, 2008.

 

Tirey, Bradley

MORNING VIEW - Bradley Tirey, 84, died Saturday at Florence Park Care Center.He was a mechanic for Chapman's Auto Repair, a World War II Army veteran who earned two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Tirey; daughters, Phyllis Harmon, Carol Bach, Judy Alford and Janet Hogan; sons, Ronald and Bradley Tirey; stepdaughters, Denise Burchett and DeAnna Kelley; sister, Della Tirey; brother, Ruford Tyree; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 10-noon Thursday with service following at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, Florence. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Chambersandgrubbs.com 12/14/07. (Bradley Tirey was the son of Foster and Etta Neeley Tirey and was born in Owsley County on March 22, 1923 and died on December 08, 2007. His family is listed in the Island Creek precinct in the 1930 Owsley County census).

 

Tirey, Eli

Eli Tirey, 73, of Trenton, OH went peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 19, 2010, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Booneville, KY on January 9, 1937 to parents Wilburn and Nellie (Bailey) Tirey. Eli worked for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for 42 years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed riding motocycles and working in the garden. He was very outgoing and had alot of friends. Mr. Tirey is survived by his wife, Patsy (Goins) Tirey; son, Tim (Leann) Tirey; daughters, Gwen Jacob and Tonya (Rick) Oehler; brothers, Eamil Tirey, Paul Tirey and Earl Tirey; sisters, Wilbie Jean Snizek and Della Preston; seven grandchildren, Jeff Jacob, Jessica Jacob, Ryan Oehler, Jared Oehler, Brandon Tirey, Chase Tirey and Savannah Tirey; and one great grandchild, Avery Oehler. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Hamilton, Dr. Scott Glickfield and Dr. Richard Sternberg for their wonderful care. Funeral Service will be held January 25, 2010 at 11:00 am at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown, OH with Pastor Paul Mills officiating. Visitation will be January 24, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013. WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com January 25, 2010.

 

Tirey, Jeffery Lee

Beattyville, KY – Jeffery Lee Tirey, age 46, passed away Friday, December 19, 2008, at the Lee County Care & Rehabilitation Center, due to cancer. Jeffery was born in Cincinnati, OH, on May 15, 1962, to the late Ellis and Lucy Brandenburg Tirey. He was a former factory worker, a farmer, and attended the Wide Creek Community Church in Lee County, KY. He is survived by his daughter, Macy Lee Tirey of Lee County, KY; two brothers, Rickie (& Patsy) Tirey and Conley (& Tonya) Tirey, both of Booneville, KY; a sister, Bernice (& Greg) Ward of Lee County, KY; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were Monday, December 22, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home with Brother Mike Spencer officiating. Visitation held on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in the Griffith Cemetery, Booneville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 31, 2008.

 

Tirey, Naza Lee Bowling

Booneville, KY – Naza Lee Bowling Tirey, 66, widow of Ray Tirey, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. She was born June 2, 1938 in Indian Creek, Ky. to the late Dempsey Thomas and Rosa Bowling. She was a former employee of the Owsley County Board of Education, a homemaker and a member of the Indian Creek Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: 2 sons, Anthony (Marilyn) Tirey of Jackson, KY and Billy Ray (Elizabeth Reynolds) Tirey of Booneville, KY; 3 daughters, Ardella (Donnie) Shouse and Bobbi Jo (Nathan Cole) Fugate both of Jackson, KY and Rosa Lee (Michael) Harris of Booneville, KY; 18 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Marvin Bowling of Booneville, Kentucky and a host of friends and relatives. Along with her parents, and her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Bowling. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 11:00 am at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Burial in the Esau Gabbard Cemetery, Indian Creek, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers are Gene and Junior Bailey, Wayne McIntosh, Mike Harris, Justin Johnson, Nathan Cole and Michael Shouse. Booneville Sentinel March 24, 2005

 

Tirey, Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson Tirey, age 84 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Wellington Manor on October 3, 2008. She was born in Owsley County, KY on October 29, 1923 the daughter of Samuel and Lucinda (Caudell) Wilson. On May 17, 1946 in Winchester, KY she married Lester Tirey and he preceded her in death in 1975. Ruth was a member of the Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church of God. She is survived by two children, Lester (Barbara) Tirey Jr. of Miamisburg, OH and Helen Marie (Dennis) Matheny of Hamilton, OH; one sister, Mae Brandenburg of Hamilton; five grandchildren, Michael (Sarah) Tirey, Charles Tirey, Robert Tirey, Dallas (Jessie) Matheny and Deana McNally; eight great-grandchildren, Michael and George Tirey, Sarah, Rebekah, and Mariah Bruns, and Joshua, Amanda, and Dalton Matheny; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hobert and Carl Wilson. Funeral service will be held at the Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church of God, 1321 Pater Avenue, on October 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Willard Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on October 6, 2008 after 5:00 PM until time of service on October 7, 2008. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Wellington Manor, especially her nurse Nanna, for all their care and support. www.browndawson.com

 

Todd, Denny

Booneville, KY – Denny Todd, 48, of Route 2, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at the Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, KY. He was born at Oneida, KY on November 9, 1959 to Virgil and Gola Mae Reese Todd. He was a farmer and attended the Cressmont Baptist Church in Lee Co., KY. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pronda Congleton Todd, and a daughter, Mrs. Krystle Lynn Todd Hardy (husband, Darren), granddaughters, Alyssa and Emma Grace Hardy, all of Booneville, KY; his mother, Mrs. Gola Mae Reese Todd of Beattyville, KY; brothers, Johnny Todd and Benny Sam Todd, both of Beattyville, and Danny Todd of McKee, KY; sisters, Mrs. Brenda Abner of St. Helens, KY, Mrs. Ruth Kuntz of Mt. Orab, OH and Mrs. Patricia Ann Kirby of Mt. Vernon, KY; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Todd; and two special friends, Dorsey “Doc” Price and Carl McQueen. Visitation was held on Thursday evening, January 3, 2008 at the Newnam Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Funeral services held on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. Garett Thomas and Rev. Jamie Brunk officiating. Interment in Stonecoal Cemetery with Newnam Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Howard Price, Jack Amis, Gary Mays, John Hollon, Gary Congleton, David Congleton, Bobby Bowling and Greg Callahan. Honorary pallbearers were Faye Hollon, Bill Steele, Larry Pierson, Vessie L. Workman, Bill Reese and Teddy Cundiff. Booneville Sentinel January 9, 2008.

 

Toler, Nancy Frances Reynolds

Louisville, KY – Nancy Frances Toler, age 89, widow of Chester Toler, passed away Friday, December 26, 2008, at her daughter’s residence in Worthville, KY. Nancy was born in Booneville, KY on March 14, 1919, to the late Greenberry and Rosa Campbell Reynolds. She was a former employee of Lewellyn Laundry and a homemaker. She is survived by three sons; Gene (& Gloria) Toler of Cub Run, KY and Larry (& Frances) Toler and James Fisher, both of Louisville, KY; six daughters, Mildred Servin of Louisville, Margie Hobbos of New Albany, IN, Stella (& Thomas) Neal of Owenton, KY, Mary (& Ed) Rivera and Janet (& Sonny) Terry, both of Louisville, KY, and Ina (& Larry) Housley of Owenton, KY; 41 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren; 11 great, great grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives. Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and 10 brothers. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 29, 2008, at 12:00 noon at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. J. Jamison Brunk officiating. Visitation held Sunday evening at the funeral home from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment at Shepherd Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel December 31, 2008.

 

Trosper, Dorothy Bowling

Booneville, KY – Dorothy Trosper, 76, widow of Arvis Trosper, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. Dorothy was born December 12, 1933, in Owsley County, KY, to the late James and Ida Burns Bowling. She was a 19 year employee of the Owen County Board of Education, a homemaker, and attended the Pentecostal Church. Dorothy enjoyed her flower garden, and was a collector of porcelain dolls and angels. Survivors include a daughter, Sarah (& Johnny) Stewart of Worthville, KY; two grandchildren, Misty (& Mitch) Hunt and Matthew Stewart; five brothers, Hobert Bowling, of Owensboro, KY, Herbert Bowling of Trenton, KY, Boliver, Issac and Homer Bowling, all of Booneville, KY; a sister, Wanda Mae Smith of Beverly Hills, FL; nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Along with her parents and her husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister, Goldie Whitehurst and three brothers, James, Carl and Kelly Bowling. Funeral services held on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at the Booneville Funeral Home, with Pastor James Morris officiating. Visitation was held on Friday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Booneville Sentinel February 3, 2010.

 

Turner, Donnie

Alexandria – Donnie Turner, 66, died Thursday April 10 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood. He worked for Reliable Castings, was a member of Alexandria Masonic Lodge and Morris Fork Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Breathitt County. Survivors include his wife, Pat Turner; son, Vincent Turner; daughter, Melissa Simpson; brothers, Warren G., J.C. and Roy Turner; sisters, Louise Turner and Georgia Riley; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Saturday April 12 with service following at Cooper Funeral Home, Alexandria. An additional visitation will be 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday April 13 with prayer service following at Morris Fork Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Warren G. Turner Cemetery.

 

Turner, Gus

Booneville, KY - Gus Turner, 70, of Route 1, passed away Friday, January 26, 2007 at Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical Center in Richmond, KY after a long illness. He was a member of the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church and was a retired farmer. He was born August 23, 1936 in Owsley County, to the late Arch Glass and Gertrude Chandler Turner. He is survived by his wife, Gracie Sizemore Turner; a son, Gus Turner, Jr. (Becky); two daughters, Carolyn (& companion, Robert Creech) and Brenda Turner, all of Booneville, KY; six grandchildren, Shane Byrd, Brady Sandlin, Briana Holiday, Gus Turner (Buddy), Arch Coltin, Morton Turner, and Kassie Augustin Grace Turner; a special niece, Nancy Whitaker, Prestonsburg, KY; and a special nephew, Ronald Wilson, Casieville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister,Ione Turner, and a brother, Arch Turner, Jr. Visitation was held on Sunday evening, January 28, 2007, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 29, 2007 at funeral home with Rev. Joe Powlas officiating. Burial in Cow Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers - Sonny Ratliff, Junior Sizemore, Paul Sizemore, Marvin Reed, Tony Sizemore and Robert Creech. Booneville Sentinel.

 

Turner, Hamp Sr.

Beattyville, KY – Hamp Turner, Sr., 94, formerly of Owsley County, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Lee County Care & Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a former Owsley County Judge. He was born in Breathitt County on February 22, 1915, to the late Dan & Tymanda Sebastian Turner. He was the widower of Catherine Smith Turner, who passed away on November 12, 2004. He is survived by a son, Hamp Turner, Jr. (& wife Jean), of Booneville, KY; four grandchildren, Barry Turner of Booneville, Dannie Turner, Julia Turner and Robbie Turner, all of Eaton, OH; nine great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. And a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Searcy and Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev. Virgil Herald and Rev. L. C. Easterling officiating. Burial in the Squire Turner Cemetery in Breathitt County, KY, with Searcy and Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel May 27, 2009.

 

Turner, Jackie D.

Jackie D. Turner was born April 20, 1963 in Jackson County and departed this life Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, being 46 years of age. He was the son of the late Ballard & Opal (Brummett) Turner. Jackie is survived by one sister- Bessie Mae Centers of Sand Gap and by nine brothers- Billy Ray Turner, & Herman Kenneth Turner both of Booneville, Danny Roy Turner & wife Kathy, James Turner, Lester D. Turner & Paul Turner & wife Helen all of Sand Gap, Buddy Charles Turner of Annville, Albert Turner & Earnest Wayne Turner both of McKee. He is also survived by a special friend of ten years- William Arvin of Sand Gap. In addition to his parents, Jackie was also preceded in death by one brother- James Willie Turner, by three infant sisters- Mary Katherine Turner, Margaret Faye Turner & Bonnie Irene Turner and by one brother-in-law- Frank Centers. Jackie was a member of the Kerby Knob Baptist Church. Funeral service was held 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Lakes Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Horn officiating. Burial followed in the Combs Cemetery in Owsley County. Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com November 4, 2009.

 

Turner, Jason Noel

Booneville, KY – Jason Noel Turner, 18, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2005 at the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born October 19, 1988 to Noel Thurman and Lois Charlene Bennett Turner. He was honored on Friday, January 21, 2005 as a 2005 graduate of Owsley County High School. Jason loved baseball and was a pitcher for the Owsley County Owls. He was a part-time employee for Barrett’s Trustworthy Hardware. Along with his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Nicholas Todd Turner and Lucas Justin Turner, his maternal grandfather, Pearl Bennett, all of Booneville, Kentucky; and a host of friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Linda Bennett; paternal grandparents, Roy and Edna Riley Turner; and three uncles. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at the Owsley County High School gymnasium, with Rev. J. Jamison Brunk and Rev. Billy Ray Hensley officiating. Visitation was held on Tuesday evening, at the Booneville Funeral Home, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Burial in the Turner Family Cemetery in Booneville with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel January 27, 2005

 

Turner, Rosa

Alexandria, KY – Rosa Sebastian Turner, 71, widow of Earl Turner, formerly of Owsley County, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit in Covington, Kentucky. She was born in Owsley County on July 25, 1933 to the late Elvin and Lucy McIntosh Sebastian. She was a retired housekeeper for Carmel Manor in Newport, Kentucky, a homemaker, and a member of the New Macedonia Regular Baptist Church in Newport, Kentucky. Survivors include two sons, Jeff (& Paula) Turner of Alexandria, Kentucky and James (& Becky) Turner of Dayton, Kentucky; a daughter, Cathy (& Charlie) Mayes of Booneville, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Other survivors are three brothers, Kelly (& Nancy) Sebastian and Bill (& Ethel) Sebastian, both of Booneville, Kentucky and Joe (& Addie) Sebastian of Aurora, Indiana; her dear friend, Irene Mayes of Booneville, Kentucky and a host of friends and relatives. Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lana McIntosh; a sister, Malvery Jennings; and a daughter-in-law, Janet Combs Turner. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Patrick Turner officiating. Visitation was held on Saturday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Burial in the Warren G. Turner Cemetery on Longs Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Booneville Sentinel March 17, 2005

 

Turner, Savannah Paige

Beattyville, KY - Savannah Paige Turner, 10, of Lee County, KY, passed away Monday, January 22, 2007, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Savannah was born on June 25, 1996, in Lexington, KY to Michael and Nancy Sue Brandenburg Turner. She was a student at Beattyville Southside Elementary School and attended the Pentecostal Workers Church in Clayhole, KY. Along with her parents, she is survived by her twin sister, Cheyenne Nicole Turner; her younger sister Rebekah Rose Turner; and a brother, Cody Wayne Turner; all of Beattyville, KY. Other survivors include her paternal grandparents, Walter and Virgie Turner of Booneville, KY; her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Gross of Beattyville, KY; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Earl and Reba Brandenburg. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at the Booneville Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Turner and Pastor Clyde and Ruth Kilburn officiating. Visitation on Tuesday evening at the funeral home, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Burial in the Turner Cemetery, Fred Brandenburg Rd., Beattyville, KY, with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Shelton, Michael Willoughby, Benjamin Turner, Eddie and Bobby Price and James Shelton. Booneville Sentinel.

 

Turner, Sigel

Booneville, KY – Sigel Turner, 75, of Route 3, passed away at his residence on November 2, 2009, apparently from cancer. He was a member of the Baptist Church and retired from the Sate Highway Department. He was born on April 26, 1934 in Breathitt Co., KY, to the late Dave Turner and Evalee Raleigh Turner. Sigel was survived by five brothers, Henry (& Barbara) Turner, James William Turner, Raleigh (& Wilma) Turner, Cale (& Linda) Turner, all of Booneville; five sisters, Rachel Stamper, Beattyville, KY, Molly Turner, Mary Turner, Martha Turner, all of Booneville, and Wanda Lee (& James) Noel of Harrodsburg, KY. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, a brother, Elliot Turner. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Searcy & Strong Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev. Jamison Brunk officiating. Burial in the Dave Turner Family Cemetery with Searcy & Strong Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Donations request to the Lee/Owsley Hospice Care Plus or Fish Creek Bible Church. Pallbearers were David Noel, Christopher Noel, Patrick Noel, Shelby Stamper, Michael Turner and John Turner. Honorary pallbearers were Lisa Turner, James Adams and Lincoln Adams. Booneville Sentinel November 11, 2009.

 

Tyree, Ralph

Ralph Tyree was born February 27, 1940 in Owsley County and departed this life Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, being 69 years of age. He was the son of the late Jasper & Rachel (Hurley) Tyree. Ralph is survived by his wife- Loretta (Chappell) Tyree of McKee; by three daughters- Connie Sue Huston of Marion, IN, Debra Caroline Rheam of Fairmount, IN and Regina Gail Goodner of Hillsboro, Alabama and by a stepson- Tim Isaacs of Annville. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters- Amos Tyree of Lexington, James Tyree, Charlie Tyree, Martha Witt and Reba Cornelius all of McKee. He was blessed with several grandchildren and by a step-grandson- T.J. Isaacs. In addition to his parents, Ralph was also preceded in death by a son- Marvin Glenn Tyree; by a brother- Sam Tyra and by a sister- Geneva Gabbard. Ralph retired from General Motors in Indiana after 30 years of dedication. Graveside service was held 3:00 PM Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Hurley Cemetery in Annville, with Bro. Jeff Tyree and Bro. Murrell Owens officiating. Lakes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com September 27, 2009.

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