I SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2010 LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER KENTUCKY.COM Local CARROLL Margaret Marshall Mansfield, 83, homemaker, died Nov 12, 2010. Services are private. Milward Broadway in charge. www.milwardfuneral.com FUGITT Nancy, 69, wife of Glenn, died Nov 11, 2010. Service Mon, Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg.
Visit 1pm Mon until service. KerrBrothers HELLER Elizabeth Ruth, 84, passed away on Nov 12, 2010. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 17. 1926 to the late Edwin Francis Helmus and Mable Katherine Tuke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edward Joseph Heller.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda (Warren) Webb, Cincinnati, OH, Mary Beth (Brad) VanMeter, Greenville, SC and Theresa (Phil) Broerman, Cincinnati, OH; two sons, Edward (Ann) Heller, Nicholasville, KY and Steve (Jennifer) Heller, Lexington, KY; thirteen grandchildren, Kirsten, Meagan, Joseph and Alex Webb, Emily, Lauren and Davis VanMeter, Carolyn (Heller) Akers, Michael, Page, Hollis, Austin and Max Heller; two great grandchildren, Bennett and Hadley Akers; one sister, Mary Chaiser, Boca Raton, FL; one brother, Dick Helmus, AR. As an active member of Christ the King parish for 40 years, she was very involved in book clubs, bridge clubs and the Mother's Club, where she served as president and secretary. She also enjoyed her time working with the Knights of Columbus women's auxiliary. She had a long career as credit manager at McAlpin's Department Store until her retirement. Elizabeth loved traveling with her late husband.
Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she will be truly missed by family and many friends. A funeral mass will be Mon at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Lexington, KY with visitation beginning at 9am, until the service time. A reception will be at the church after the service. Burial will be in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
The family suggests that contributions be to the Catholic Action Center, 400 East 5th Street, Lexington, KY 40508. www.milwardfuneral.com MULLINS Raymond Earl, spouse of Mary A. Higgins Mullins, left this world Nov 11, 2010. He leaves three sons, Alfonso Mullins, Brian S. Mullins and Cory White; three grandchildren, Nausicaa and Shinobi Williams and Darius Ray Mullins.
Smith and Smith arrangements are incomplete: 859-255-6273. Home: 859-252-7685. SEARCY Michael W. Sr, "Big 56, husband of Stacy Pope Searcy, passed away Tue, Nov 9, 2010. He was the son of Alice Bailey (stepfather, Rev.
Eugene) Ayton and the late Wilbur J. Searcy. Mr. Searcy was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by the LFUCG for 30 years.
Additional survivors include seven children; two brothers; and four sisters; and a host of other relatives. He was preceded in death one brother; and two sisters. Funeral services will be 5pm Mon at Shiloh Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 3pm until the service at the church. Burial will be 11am 1 Tue in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. 4 KerrBrothers STANLEY Dr.
Larry 71, died at his residence on Mon, Nov 8, 2010, following a long battle with his failing health. A Pikeville native, Larry held a Bachelor's Degree from EKU. He also earned a Master's Degree and a Ph.D. in History from the UK. Larry was a recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for graduate studies in history.
Larry was an educator, administrator, and former coowner of Crossings Bar with Markus Cross. Larry was well known in the Lexington gay community, serving on many boards, most recently with the Imperial Court of KY. He refined the notion of service and volunteerism with years of involvement and giving to organizations. The Court recognized Larry's contributions this summer by awarding him the 2010 James Herndon Lifetime Achievement Award. Larry was born on Sep 9, 1939, to the late Clifton 1 Stanley and Lillian Ballard Main.
Surviving him is his step-father, Howard (Marjorie) Main, Port St. Lucie, FL; his children, Michele (Curt) Gillaspie, Edwardsville, IL, and Michael (Maggie) Stanley, Glasgow, KY; and six grandchildren, Sebastian, Gabriel, Lindsey, Chase, Olivia, and Spencer; and dear friend, JC Lewis. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the spring at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Lexington, KY, when all of Larry's family and friends can be present. Memorial contributions can be.
made to AVOL, the Solomon House, or the Basenji Rescue. The family would like to express a special gratitude to JC Lewis and Hospice of the Bluegrass for their www.clarklegacy. center.com Legacy CENTER funerals a ctemations receptions WADE Anne Ruth Chamberlin, 83, wife of the late William I. Wade and mother of Mark Chamberlin Little of Santa Fe, NM, died on Nov 4, 2010. She was born on March 4, 1927 in Robertson County, KY to the late C.
Elizabeth Herrington Chamberlin and Clarence Wade Chamberlin. She graduated from Deming High School and Fugazzi Business College. She was a retired business executive and member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church; life member of United Methodist Women; member of Sarah Bagby Noonday Circle, SHUMC; the Greater Lexington Democratic Woman's Club; life member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, KY Alpha Master Chapter since 1954; a KY Colonel and a member of the Obituaries Memorials To place an obituary or memorial, please call 859-231-3215 or 800-766-6248, or email Find obituaries and memorials at www.kentucky.com Woman's Club of Central KY. Funeral service will be Wed, Nov 17, 2010, 1pm, at MilwardSouthland, Lexington, KY. Burial will be at at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Visitation, Wed, until the funeral time. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. www.milwardfuneral.com State ALBANY Ruble Britt, 97, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 12pm Mon, Talbott Funeral Home. Visit Mon.
ASHLAND Vivian Helms, 73, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 1pm Mon, Miller Funeral Home. Visit 11am-1pm Mon. BARBOURVILLE Brookelynn Cherice Philpot, 4 months, died Nov 12, 2010. Visit Sun 6-9pm, Hampton Funeral Home; 6-9pm, Road Fork House of Prayer.
Funeral Tue 12pm, church. BARBOURVILLE Homer Masingil, 74, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 11am Thu, Davis Cemetery at Artemus. Visit 5-8pm Wed, Hampton Funeral Home. BARDSTOWN Thomas Grant "Tom" "Coach" Williams, 63, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Williams, two daughters, Carolyn Williams and Catherine Williams; son, Grant (Jennifer) Williams; father, Thomas M. "Si" Williams; and sister, Sara (Gary) Crume. His funeral will be 11am Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at Bardstown Baptist Church, with burial in Bardstown Cemetery. His visitation will be 2-8pm Tue and Wed at Barlow Funeral Home. Memorial donations may go to Bardstown Baptist Church building fund.
BENHAM Pauline Flanary, 90, Benham, died Fri in Lexington. Funeral Mon, Nov 15, 2010 11am, Tri City Funeral Home. Visitation 5-7pm Sun. BOWLING GREEN Marie Coomer, 94, died Thu, Nov 11, 2010. Service 11am Mon, Stoner Family Funeral Home.
Visit 2-8pm Sun; after 9am Mon. COLUMBIA Elmo Clark Sr, 91, died Nov 9, 2010 Graveside Wed. 10am, Haven Hill Cemetery. Arr: Stotts-PhelpsMcQueary. CORINTH Lonnie Edwin Husband, 63, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010.
Service 1pm, Mon, HallTaylor Funeral Home. Visit after 10am Mon. DANVILLE The worldly life of Martha Bobbitt Rankin came to a close Thu, Nov 11, 2010. She joins in death her mother and father Flora and Hugh Robertson, sister Bar- bara Caldwell, brother Tony Robertson, and beloved husband Joe Rankin. A true Kentucky lady, she loved music, dancing, and her Maltese dog Layla.
She is survived by daughters Dianna Massey and Nancy Bobbitt, grandchildren Rick Massey (and wife Sharon), Ryan Massey (and Erin Crowell), and Rhonda Massey Black (and husband Adam), greatMassey, Maddy Masgrandchildren Meg sey, Jeri Erbe Towne (and husband Joey), Jordan Erbe, and Chelsea Reed, greatgreat-grandchildren Joe Towne, Jace Towne, and Jack Blizzard. Visitation will be at Stith Funeral Home in Danville, KY on Tue, Nov 16, 6-8pm, followed by the funeral service Wed, Nov 17, at 1pm. Martha will be laid to rest in Bellevue cemetery on Nov 17, 2010. www.stithfuneralhome.net DRY RIDGE James E. Robbins Jr, 47.
Services 7pm Mon at Eckler-1 Daniel Funeral Home. Visitation Mon 4-7pm. www.mcdanielfuneralhome.com FRANKFORT Ezra Harrison Hill Sr, 87, died Fri. Funeral 1 will be Mon at 1pm. Visitation is from 11am until 1pm, Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road.
www.clarkfuneralchapels.com FRANKFORT William Douglas McLean, 82, died Sat, Nov 13, 2010. No services are planned at this time. www.clarkfuneralchapels.com FRANKFORT Carolyn Y. Stacy, 63, died Fri. Visitation will be Tue, 5-7pm.
Service will be at 7pm, Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Road. www.clarkfuneralchapels.com died Nov 12, 2010. Visitation is Mon from 10am until time of service at 12pm at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. FRANKFORT Marsha lone Swain, FRANKFORT Raymond Forest Williams died Sat, Nov 13, 2010. No service or visit are planned at this time.
www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com GREENUP- Floris Tackett, 86, died Sat, Nov 13, 2010. Service 1pm Mon, Reed Funeral Home. Visit 6-8pm Sun; 12pm Mon. HARRODSBURG Dora Pulliam Estes, 86, died Fri. Funeral 1pm Sun, Alexander Royalty Funeral Home.
Visit 11am Sun. www.alexanderandroyalty.com HARRODSBURG Pauline Taylor, 89, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Services 1pm Tue, Nov 16 at Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Visit 5-8pm Mon. HINDMAN Charles Leslie Cor- nett, 65, of Hindman, KY, passed away Sat, Nov 13, 2010, at his home after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Leslie and Marie Cornett. He is survived by his wifeLana Cornett; Two Sons, Charles Leslie Cornett Jr. and Justin Paul (Shae) Cornett; One Daughter, Leah Michelle Fugate (Wife of Jeff Fugate, Pastor of Clays Mill Road Baptist Church); Two Brothers, Hagan (Joy) Cornett and Frankie (Teresa) Cornett; One Sister, Caren Cornett; Nine Grandchildren, Joel (Abbie), Jeremy, Jonathan, Leah, Laura, Chip, Ricky, Anna and Aiden. Charles was a retired Kentucky State Police, former Deputy State Police Commissioner, Consultant for LKLP Community Action Council, retired basketball coach at BeChristian Acadthel, Sunday School director and member of the Big Branch Baptist Church and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. Funeral service will be held 1pm Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at the Knott County Sportsplex in Hindman, KY with Jeff Fugate and Richard Spencer officiating.
Burial will follow in the Leslie Cornett Cemetery at Hindman, KY. Friends may call for visitation at the Hindman Funeral Services Chapel Mon, after 4pm. JACKSON Randall Lambert, 50, died Tue, Nov 9, 2010. Service 1pm Sun, Deaton Chapel. Visit 3am Sun.
LANCASTERJames, 89, of Cleo Avenue, Lancaster, KY, passed away Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was born Sep 19, 1921 in Somerset, KY, the son of Ernst and Lottie Brown James. He was married to Frances Ritchey James of Lancaster, KY. He worked as a machinist for V.R.
WessonFansteel and was a farmer. He also was involved in the Jessamine County Antique Farm Equipment Association, Jessamine County Beef Cattle Association and enjoyed wood working and being outdoors. He was also World War II Army veteran. John attended the Bryantsville United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his daughter, Roberta (Jim) Long of Lexington, KY; step-son, Skip (Barbara) Anderson of Surf City, NC, step- daughter, Karen (Ken) Currie of Asheville, NC; grand-daughter, Erika (David) Cassel; special sister in law, Shirley Moffett; great grand-daughter, Alice Cassel, and 2 step grand-sons, Tucker Anderson and Noah Currie.
John was proceeded in death by his wife of 46 years, Mildred James; a daughter, Verla James; a brother, David James; sister, Mary Allen. Visitation for Mr. James will be Sun, Nov 14 at Bryantsville United Methodist Church from 5-8pm. Services will be held Mon, Nov 15th at 11am by Rev. Faron Owen.
Burial will be Wed at Somerset Cemetery at 11am by Rev. Faron Owen with military rites by the Caswell Saufley Post of the American Legion. Ramsey Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. Guest book is available at www.ramseyfuneral-J.W. home.com RICHMOND Elder John L.
Settles Sr. Services Tue at Richmond Predestinarian Baptist Church; visitation 5-8pm Mon at Oldham, Roberts Powell Funeral home. www.orpth.com JACKSONGertrude Gabbard, 86, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 11am Mon, Deaton Chapel. Visit 4pm Sun.
LIBERTY David Barrett, 76, died Sat, Nov 13, 2010. Service 2pm Wed, Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Visit 6pm Tue. LIVINGSTON Billy Gene Hubbard, 47, son of Glessie and the late Frank Hubbard. Visit 5pm Sun, Sand Hill Baptist Church.
Service Mon 11am. www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com LONDON Maxie Garrison, 78. Service 10am Mon, London Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation 6pm Sun at funeral home. LONDON Dennis Lee Jones, 56, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010.
Service 2pm Mon, Bowling Funeral Home. Visit 12pm Mon. LORETTOJoseph Edward "Pete" Ruley, 79, died Nov 12, 2010. Sve. 11am Mon, St.
Francis of Assisi Ch. Visit 3-8pm Sun, Mattingly Funeral Home. MARTIN Donald Gene Blair, 58, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 11am Mon, Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Visit after 6pm Sat.
MARTIN Kirk Shepherd, 93, died Thu, Nov 11, 2010. Service 11am Sun, Living Word Pentecostal Church. Visit after 4pm Sat, Nelson Frazier. McKEE Wade Coyle, 76, husband of Mae, passed away Sat. Services 1pm Mon at Lakes Funeral Home.
Visitation 6pm Sun. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com MT STERLINGWilliam Harrison "Blue Hawk" Ross, 92, husband of Juanita. Funeral 1pm Tue, Herald Stewart Home for Funerals. Visit 6-8pm Mon. MT VERNONBen Ramsey, 75.
Service 1pm Mon, Cox Funeral Home. Visit 6-9pm Sun. OLIVE HILL Andrea Jefferson, 34, died Sat, Nov 13, 2010. No service or visitation. Arr, Oney-Henderson.
PAINTSVILLE Michael Allen Rowland, 32, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 11am Mon, Preston Funeral Home. Visit 7-9pm Sun. PAINTSVILLE Donald Ray Music, 70, died Thu, Nov 11, 2010. Service 11am Sun, Southside Church.
Visit 6-9pm Sat. Arr, Preston Funeral Home. PIKEVILLE Donald Ray Cox, 73, Pike KY. Funeral 2pm Mon, J.W. Call Chapel.
Visitation Sun 7-8pm. Guestbook: www.jwcallfuneralhome.com PIKEVILLE Sammie Lee Thomas Hamilton, 78. Service 11am Tue, Call Chapel. Visit 6pm Mon. RICHMOND Harold Barnett, 52, husband of Janice.
Funeral 1pm Wed. Oldham, Roberts Powell. Visit 5-9pm Tue, www.orpfh.com RICHMOND James Earl Clay, Sr. Born in Madison County to the late Joe and Bessalina Clay on June 3, 1927, he departed this life on November 11, 2010, after a long illness. He was married to the late Nannie Mae Dunson Clay and leaves to mourn his present wife of 55 years, Josephine Jennings Clay.
He attended the Richmond High School and later served in the United States Navy in World War II. After receiving an honorable discharge, he worked for the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot for 42 years. Upon retirement he returned to work for Chase Bank for another 12 years. Funeral service will be held 1pm Monday, the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church on Elm Street. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6-8pm Sun, the Oldham, Roberts Powell Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed; www.orpfh.com RICHMOND James Dennis, 33. Service 1pm Mon, Oldham, Roberts Powell Funeral Home. Visit 11-1pm Mon. www.orpfh.com RUSSELL SPRINGS Arcola Ray Foley, 86, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010.
Service 11am Mon, Bernard Funeral Home, Visit 9am Mon. SCIENCE HILL Charles Parker Roberts, 76, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 2pm Mon, Morris Hislope Funeral Home. Visit after 11am Mon. SOMERSET Gaither Espa "G.E." "Pop" West, 92, died peacefully in' his sleep on Fri, Nov 12, 2010.
G.E. was born in Oneida, TN, on July 25, 1918, to William Riley and Martha Ellen West and was the eighth of nine children. He graduated Oneida High School in 1936 and graduated from Volunteer Business College, Johnson City, 1938. In 1941, he enlisted in the army and served in London, England during World War II. While in London, he met the love of his life, Patricia Hanrahan, at a dance at Wimbledon.
Pat and G.E. were married on July 3, 1943. Upon his discharge from military service, after achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant, G.E. returned to Tennessee and worked to bring home his bride and first child from England. Reunited in 1945, the happy couple welcomed two children, Penelope Ellen (Frazier) and Timothy John, and meandered from Oneida, TN, to Corbin, KY, eventually settling in Somerset, KY in 1958.
G.E. worked for Jellico Grocery, now HT Hackney, for 48 years. He was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan, particularly Lady Vols basketball. He and Pat enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage before her death in 2003. He was also preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and daughter Pennie Frazier.
Survivors are his son, Timothy John West; grandchildren, Forrest E. "Butch" Frazier, III, Gwendolyn Anne "Wendy" Frazier (Norman Hommen), and Roman Gabriel John West, and son-in-law, Forrest E. Frazier, Jr. He is also survived by dear friend and neighbor, Becky Fancher, who assisted immeasurably over the years with meals and well checks. Pop also leaves to mourn his loss his faithful dachshund, Buddy.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date and will be under the care of Pulaski Funeral Home, Somerset. Whether you knew him as G.E or Pop, if you would like to honor his memory, please consider a donation to Galaleean Children's Home of Liberty, I KY, in lieu of flowers. Pulaski Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. SPRINGFIELD Frances Juanita Wright, 82, died Nov 11, 2010. Arrangements: Hale-PolinRobinson Funeral Home.
TAYLORSVILLE Tony D. Shelburne, 51, passed away Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Funeral 2pm, Tue at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home. Visitation: From 4pm until 9pm Sun and 4pm until 9pm, Mon. VIRGIE Butler "BJ" Hamilton, 34, Grethel, died Nov 12, 2010.
Funeral 11am Tue, Long Fork FWB Ch. Visit after 6pm Sun with 7pm nightly services. WHITESBURG Johnathan Griffie, 29, died Fri. Funeral 12pm Mon, Little Bull Creek Church. Visit 6pm Sun at church.
www.letcherfuneralhomeinc.com WILLIAMSBURG James Pennington, died Sat, Nov 13, 2010. Service 1pm Mon, Pleasant Hill Church of God Chapel. Visit after 6pm Sun. WILLIAMSBURG Billy Campbell, 71, died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Service 1pm Mon, Croley Funeral Home.
Visit 10am Mon. WINCHESTER Beatrice Stevens Nickell Thomas, 86 died Fri, Nov 12, 2010. Arr. pending, Scobee Funeral Home. www.scobeefuneralhome.com A memory is a keepsake of time that lives forever in the heart.
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