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WANDA LUTTRELL
Wanda Mae Luttrell, 65, died Tuesday April 12, 2011 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born September 28, 1945, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late John Gilbert and Ether Grant Atwood.
She was a licensed practical nurse and member of Noel’s Chapel of God.
Survivors include: one son, Jeff Luttrell of Liberty; one daughter, Stephanie Luttrell of Liberty; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Clifton Atwood of IN; and two sisters, Emmaleen Allen of Liberty and Barbara Reed of OH.
Funeral service was conducted Saturday, April 16, at the McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Friday.
DOREEN RANSDELL
Doreen Cunningham Ransdell, 90, wife of Clyde E. Ransdell, died Friday, April 15, 2011.
She was a Methodist by faith and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Clyde “Randy” (Katherine) Ransdell; a daughter, Pamela Buchanon (Dave) of Basking Ridge, NJ; a sister, Sara Cosby; a brother, Edwin B. (Jeanne) Cunningham of Jacksonville, FL; a brother-in-law, James G. Campbell of Bradenton, FL; five granddaughters; a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Campbell; and nephew, Evan Cosby.
Services were held Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Pearson Funeral Home,
Louisville. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
KENNETH ROBINSON
Kenneth D. Robinson, 86, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the V.A Medical Care, Lexington.
Born Feb. 7, 1925 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Francis E. and Helen Theuer Robinson.
He served during World War II as a gunners mate in the Navy/Coast Guard. He was founder, president and CEO of the National Hospital Network Systems and a member of the Dutch Reform Church. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion as well a member of the National Hospital Association.
Survivors include five daughters: Patricia (Joe) Giaritelli of NC, Michelle (Mike) Geil of FL, Marilyn Bates of FL, Barbara (David) Horton of TN, Carrie Robinson of GA; a son, Kenneth D. Robinson, Jr. of TX; thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great- grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Nicholasville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ransdell Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
LORNA THOMPSON
Lorna Sparks Thompson, 95, of Mackville, widow of Dudley James Thompson, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon.
Born in Hamilton, OH on Oct. 22, 1915 she was the daughter of the late Rev. D.C. and Mattie Peters Sparks.
She was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Survivors include four sons: Billy (Thelma) Thompson of Springfield; Chester (Lois) Thompson of Louisville; James Thompson of Danville and Dudley Reid (Jeanette) Thompson of Crestwood; a brother, Mindel Peters Sparks of Springfield, MO; a sister, Fern Williford of Chattanooga, TN; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Horace Doone Sparks and a sister, Joyce Pope.
Services were held Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Mackville Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Hawkins the church pastor, officiating. Burial was in Peter Cemetery
in Mackville.
Pallbearers were: James Carlisle Thompson, Travis, Jason and Douglas Thompson and Billy Sparks Thompson II, Justin Hatchett and Clinton Charles Huber.
Carey and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MURIEL YATES
Muriel Holmes Yates, 83, of Cecilia, husband of Leona Smothers Yates, died Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
He was the son of the late George A. and Evie D. Goodman Yates. He was a WWII Army veteran, a Baptist and retired from Ft. Knox after 28 years. He was a member of American Legion Post #113, a Kentucky Colonel and a former security guard at Hardin Memorial Hospital and at Gates Rubber Company. He was a lifelong Democrat and his hobby was restoration of antique cars.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons: Douglas H. (Lynn) Yates of Glendale, Danny Lee Yates of Elizabethtown, Terry W. (Debra) Yates of Harrodsburg and Richard B. Yates of Stephensburg; a brother, George W. Yates of Los Angeles, CA; a sister, Edna Goodman of Elizabethtown; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Raymond Yates and a great-grandchild.
The funeral was held Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Smothers officiating. Burial with military honors was in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery
Central in Radcliff.
COLLIS BAXTER
Collis Duane “Tucker” Baxter, 76, of Danville, widower of Patsy Joan Dismuke Baxter, died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Born June 28, 1934 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Homer Francis Baxter and Emma Drury Sanford.
He was a member of Bohon Christian Church, he served 21 years in the United States Army and retired as Chief Warrant Officer II. He then spent 20 years at Montgomery Gulf on Main Street, Danville.
Survivors include two daughters: Kimberly Ann (Johnny) Grubbs of Garrard County and Sherry Lee (Arnold Wayne) Carter of Mercer County; a son Audie Duane (Tammy) Baxter of Danville; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Lewis Baxter of Harrodsburg; a special friend, Laverne Klisz of Danville; three sisters: Geraldine Peyton of Lawrenceburg; Carol Ann Pinkston of Willisburg and Ida Rose Bottoms of Bardstown; four brothers: Billy Sanford of Bohon, Darrell Sanford of Nicholasville, Garey Sanford of Harrodsburg and Harold Sanford of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Clayton Lynn Baxter.
Services were held Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. Odis Clark officiating. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery
with military honors by the United States Army and American Legion Saufley Post #18.
Memorial donations are suggested to Breast Cancer Research Fund, American Diabetes. Association or the Heart Association.
HARVEY BEST
Mr. Harvey Best, age 68, of South Walnut Street, Springfield, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, April 25,2011 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
A native of Washington County, he was born on February 24,1943 to the late Hubert and Hallie Lee Coulter Best.
He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church and a former employee of the General Electric Company.
Survivors include: his wife, Janice Burns Best; two daughters, Angela (Mark) McDonald of Salvisa and Charlotte Schroeder of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren, Ryan Balard, Dray Hawkins and Hallie Schroeder; two great grandchildren, Jaylen Ballard and Brayden Ballard; and two sisters, Marilyn (Carl) Curtsinger of Harrodsburg and Donna (Bobby) Cheser of Springfield.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at the Carey & Son Funeral Home in Springfield with Rev. John McDaniel, former pastor of Temple Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Cemetery
Hill in Springfield.
LARRY BRITTON
Larry D. Britton, 52, of Harrodsburg died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Born September 1, 1958 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Davis and Thelma Graham Britton.
He was a farmer.
He is survived by three brothers: John B. (Nettie) Britton, Buddy (Janice) Britton and Danny Ray (Sharon) Britton, all of Harrodsburg; one aunt, Marie Cowan of South Carolina; one uncle, Wilbur Britton of Harrodsburg and several nieces and nephews.
Services were conducted Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. George Dye officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Chad Young, Brad Young, Mike Coslow, Scott Howard, Travis Scarborough and Hobert Combs.
Honorary pallbearers were nieces and nephews.
ADA COOKSEY
Ada M. Cooksey, 86, of Harrodsburg, widow of Morgan Weldon and Lorraine Cooksey died Monday, April 25, 2011 at her residence.
Born January 8, 1925 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Leslie C. and Laura Mae Adams McGinnis.
She was an employee at Cricketeer, a member of the Magnolia Street Christian Church and a
member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting and going to church.
She is survived by a step-son, James Norris (Alma) Cooksey of Willisburg; two brothers: Ernest Clay McGinnis and Jay Lee McGinnis; three sisters: Lula M. Bugg of Harrodsburg, Dorothy Foster of Hopkinsville and Betty Lou (Bob) Oswald of Arizona; a granddaughter; two step-granddaughters; a step-grandson; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sons: Donald Winston Weldon and Warnell E. Weldon; a brother, David Lee McGinnis and two sisters: Margaret Lee Prewitt and Mary Louise Campbell. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., today, Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Magnolia Street Christian Church with Caleb Penwell and Greg Bowen officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Dion Long, Bud Isham, Rick Allen, Roger Hardin and Blair Hale.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Willing Workers Sunday School Class of Magnolia Street Christian Church.
Visitation held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home and after 12 noon Thursday at the Magnolia Street Christian Church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Magnolia Street Christian Church Building Fund, 332 South Magnolia Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
VICKI DEVINE
Vicki Ann Chambers Devine, 54, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, April 21, 2011 at her residence.
Born in Mercer County on November 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Paul Neil Chambers and Martha C. Devine.
She was a volunteer at the Boyle County Humane Society and the Spay and Neuter Clinic. She loved cats, cooking, flowers, gardening and reading.
She is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Bennett of Lake Villa, IL; four grandchildren: David and Talon Villeneuve of Michigan and Eric and Natil Dripps of Illinois; a sister, Kathy Leona Royalty (Edward) Berg of Harrodsburg and three nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Natil Bennett and a sister, Debbie Burton.
Services were held Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Preston Pruitt Funeral Home with Bro. Steve James officiating. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Eric Dripps, Ott Elliott, Edward Berg, Jerry Royalty, William Sparks and Larry Devine.
Honorary bearers: were grandsons: David and Talon Villeneuve and Patsy, Barney, and Dennis Allen.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Boyle County Humane Society.
LOPEZ
Murder, Suicide Claims 2 Lives
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting deaths last week of two people in Burgin.
Sheriff Ernie Kelty said a family member of Rafael Lopez, 63, and Teresa Lopez, 56, called to report that the two were found unresponsive in their home at 370 Paradise Camp Road. Upon arrival, deputies found Rafael Lopez in a bedroom and Teresa Lopez in the dining room. Gunshot wounds were the cause of death for both victims, and Kelty said investigators believe Rafael Lopez shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. A .38 caliber handgun was recovered at the scene. Kelty said the home was secure and there were no signs of forced entry. The incident has officially been ruled a murder/suicide.
The couple had reportedly been married for about 15 years, and Kelty said a family member had spoken to Teresa Lopez about 24 hours before the shooting. The couple leaves behind one daughter, Eliza L. Correa of Harrodsburg, one son, Yves Lopez, of Danville and eight grandchildren.
Rafael Lopez was born in Cuba and was a retired American Airlines aircraft mechanic. He was a member of New Life Ministries.
Teresa Lopez was a retired Mercer County School bus driver. Barbara Hawkins, assistant transportation director of the school, said Lopez retired shortly after her husband and the two planned to travel. “She was a wonderful driver; the kids loved her, and she got along well with everyone here. She was always happy and always had a smile on her face. We’re all really going to miss her,” Hawkins said. She added that Teresa and Rafael Lopez always seemed to get along well and appeared to be happy together. “It was a shock to all of us that this happened. They seemed very jovial whenever you saw them out or went to their house. It’s a very sad situation,” she said.
A motive of the shooting has not been determined.
