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WILLIAM DEARING JR.
William G. Dearing Jr., 55, of Harrodsburg died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 at his residence.
Born Feb. 24, 1952 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William G. and Thelma Bottoms Dearing.
He was a mechanic and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church where he served as a bus driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, autoracing, Kentucky basketball and attending truck pulls.
Survivors include: one son, Michael Ray Henderson of Lexington; three sisters, Mary Bush, Janice (Keith) Albright and Wanda (Michael) Infield, all of Harrodsburg; three brothers, Omer (Rosalie) Drury of Harrodsburg, Stanley (Lisa) Drury of Warsaw, and Tony (Nancy) Dearing of Harrodsburg; fiancée, Phyllis Hampton of Harrodsburg; one grandson; one aunt, and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Alexander and Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery
with Darrell Dearing, Gary Dearing, Nicole Drury, James Raymond Drury, Bryan Drury, Gary Peerce, James Peerce, Billy Peerce, David Smith, Tim Stinnett, Marvin Dearing, Keith Albright and Elwood Byrd serving as pallbearers.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Family of William Dearing Jr., P.O. Box 253, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
ANNA DUNN
Anna Dunn, 94, of Danville, died Wed., August 15, 2007, at Harrodsburg Health Care.
Born June 14, 1913, in Marion County, she was a daughter of the late Woodson and Sally Hair Crain.
She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church, and the widow of Charles Dunn.
Survivors include: two sons, Jerry (Kay) Dunn of Danville and Leon (Rita) Dunn of Cincinnati, OH.
Private graveside funeral services were held on Friday, August 17, at Bellevue Cemetery, Danville.
Memorial contributions to the First Christian Church Life Center, 555 East Lexington Ave, Danville, KY 40422.
HENRY DYKE
Henry Vernon Dyke, 89, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, August 16, 2007 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
He was the husband of the late Emily Hazelwood Dyke, and son of the late John Henry and Minnie Alice Abbott Dyke.
He was a farmer and carpenter; and a member of Elkhorn Baptist Church in Woodford County.
He is survived by: two daughters, Sue (John) Snider, Taylorsville; Phyllis (Jim) Bunce, Paris; one son, Larry Dyke, Salvisa; six grandchildren, Gregory Snider, Christopher Snider, Anne Clay Deville, Grant Marshall, April Wilhoite, and Steven Dyke; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, August 20, at Hebron Cemetery
with Dr. Tommy Purvis officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery.
Gash Memorial Chapel, Lawrenceburg, is in charge of arrangements.
JOSEPH FREEMAN
Joseph "Joe" Freeman, 55, of Burgin, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 14, 1951 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Garland and Margaret White Freeman, and was the husband of Dianna Freeman.
He was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Scott (Rebecca) Freeman of Winchester; one daughter, Leticia (Ronnie) Lyons of Danville; one stepson, Dalton Hurst III of Burgin; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Stratton of Burgin; one sister, Margaret (Jerry) Gullett of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Neal officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Craig Lyons, Mark Francis, Danny Dunn, Darrin Smith, Clay Francis, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Mike Gullett and James Gullett served as pallbearers and Tanner Cox, Blake Freeman, Jake Lyons, Belle Freeman, Brady Freeman, Alexis Stratton and Brittney Lyons served as honorary pallbearers.
KERMIT JUSTICE
Kermit B. Justice, 69, Waynesburg died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born April 4, 1938, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Loushel and Lizzie Baxter Justice, and was the husband of Clara Wilson Justice of Waynesburg.
He was a stone driller at Caldwell Stone Co. and was a member of Perryville Church of God.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: three sons, Russell B. (Diane) Justice of Junction City, Dallas M. (Betty) Justice of Williamsburg and Terry S. (Becki) Justice of Perryville; one daughter, Kimberly "Peanut" Miracle of Liberty; one brother, Shelby Justice of Waynesburg; three sisters, Lela McDonald of Harrodsburg, Betty Black of Ohio and Imogene Chumbley of Indiana; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
Services will be Thursday, Aug. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Edward "Buddy" Turpin and Don Burton officiating. Burial will be in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eulless Justice, Dennis Justice, Paul Ray Justice, Tony Miracle and Chistopher McIntyre.
GEORGE PEAVLER
George Rodger "Rod" Peavler, 72, widower of Lou Anna Wohner Peavler, of Mackville died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
A native of Washington County, he was born on March 9, 1935, to the late George Rucker and Ada Curtsinger Peavler.
He was a member of the Mackville Christian Church and a retired truck driver.
Survivors include: one son, Rodney Keith Peavler (Brenda) of Mackville; one daughter, Lisa Norton (Jerry) of Mackville; and two granddaughters, Dianna Norton and Melissa Norton, both of Mackville.
Preceding him in death were a sister, Ethel Mattingly on Feb. 3, 2005, and two half-brothers, Wood and Perry Curtsinger.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Harmon officiating. He was assisted by Tony Curtsinger.
Burial was in Peter Cemetery
at Mackville.
Pallbearers were Carl Curtsinger, Tony Curtsinger, Terry Roney, Ernie Vinyard, Gary Rhodes and Ronnie Moore.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Jim Powell, Jim Smith, Charles Turner, Kenneth Riley, Sam Stumph, Billy Joe Mattingly, Johnnie Phillips and J.D. Whitis.
WHEELER PHILLIPS
Wheeler “00” Phillips, 71, of Stanford, died Thursday, August 16, 2007, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 1, 1935, in Lincoln County to the late Joe Mack and Mattie Pearl Hale Phillips.
He was a farmer and carpenter.
Survivors include: his wife of over 50 years, Roberta Mae Lane Phillips of Stanford; three sons, Rocky Lee (Paula) Phillips, Jayme (Crystal) Phillips, and Rodman (Regina) Phillips, all of Stanford; four brothers, Robert Phillips of Harrodsburg, Elberta Phillips of Stanford, Alan Phillips of Grants Lick, KY, and Phil Phillips of Stanford; four sisters, Bessie Ellis of Harrodsburg, Juanita Noland of Crab Orchard, Janie Morgan of Louisville, and Lily Jesse of Amelia, Virginia; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 21, at the Fox Funeral Home, Stanford. Burial was in Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were his grandchildren.
WILLIAM ROUSEY
William S. Rousey, 81, of Stanford died Tuesday, Aug. 21.
He is survived by two daughters, Janice (Bill) Randolph of Harrodsburg and Sue (John) King of Stanford.
Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 24, at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home in Moreland. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The complete announcement will be made by W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home.
STEVEN SHELL
Steven Matthew Shell, age 53, husband of Geraldine Goins Shell of Georgetown, died Friday, August 17, 2007 at his home.
He was born April 15, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lucille Brown Hughes, of Burgin, KY and the late Grover Shell.
In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by: two daughters; Bridget Shell (Johnny) and Brooke (Michael) Henson, both of Georgetown; three brothers, David Brown, Blanchester, OH, Kenneth Eugene Shell, Springfield, Mark Shell, Georgetown; a sister; Lora Lynn Shell, Burgin; and two grandchildren, Kassity Cooper and Alyson Henson.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 20, at the Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home, Gergetown, with Rev. Gary McQuain officiating. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were his brothers, Johnny Cooper, Michael Henson, Bobby Reed and Dr. Murkherjee.
Honorary bearers were Dr. Gus Bynum, Kenny Shell, Jenny Lou Shirley, and Henry Alexander.
J. C. SIMS
J. C. Sims, 87, of Harrodsburg died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born June 6, 1920 in Cornishville, KY, he was the son of the late Floyd and Nona Moore Sims, and was husband of Doris Crane Dickerson Sims.
He was co-owner of Mayes and Sims Farm Implement Co. for many years. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge #777 F&AM and the Oleika Shrine.
Other survivors include: one daughter, Carolyn (Johnny) Thornton of Harrodsburg; three sisters, Modena S. Horn of Harrodsburg, Edna McGee and Mary Elizabeth Hopewell of Cincinnati, OH; three grandchildren, Caroline (Jamie) Tatum, Anne Marie (Mike) Estes and Brian (Shannon) Driskell; three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Charlotte (Sonny) Driskell.
Services were Tuesday, Aug. 21 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Phil Williams officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery
in Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers were Joe Stevens, Tebbs S. Moore, Bill Brinkley, Harold Davis, Brian Driskell, Will Dedman, Jamie Tatum and Mike Estes. Honorary bearers were Edwin Freeman and Dan Culton.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrodsburg Christian Church, 305 South Main St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330; or the Shriner's Childrens Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502.
THELMA SINGLETON
Thelma Louise Green Singleton, 82, of Lisa Ave. in Danville, died Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Ephriam McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
She was born February 28, 1925, in Burgin, to the late Howard and Betty Preston Green. She was the widow of Charles “Red” Singleton.
She was the cafeteria manger at the Junction City school for 24 years, was in the Junction City Homemakers Club, active in Railroad Days, was Miss Congeniality at Railroad Days, member of VFW Women’s Auxiliary, and was a member of the Junction City First Christian Church.
Survivors include: one son, Michael (Shirley) Singleton of Moreland; one daughter, Brenda (John) Penn of Lady Lake, FL; a daughter-in-law, Gayle Singleton of Perryville; six grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Singleton, Gretchen (Richard) Jackson, Jennifer (Scott) Larson, Jeffrey (Tamara) Penn, Michael John (Daimy) Penn, and Kathryn Singleton and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles “Buddy” and Ronald “Peanut” Singleton, and two brothers, Howard and J. T. Green.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 22, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville, with John H. Penn officiating. Burial was in Junction City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Scott and Jennifer Larson, Richard and Gretchen Jackson, Michael John Penn, Katie Singleton, Jeffrey Singleton, and Kevin McMullin.
Honorary pallbearer was Jeffrey Penn.
Memorials are suggested to Heritage Hospice of Danville.
