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CARLOS DENNIS
Carlos Elwood Dennis, 81, husband of Ruby Smith Dennis, of Lexington, died Tuesday October 30, 2007.
A native of Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Joseph Brown and Viola Hurst Dennis.
He served in the US Army during World War II and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
Survivors include: his wife; three sons, Mark (Melinda) Dennis, Crestwood; Mike (Jodi) Dennis, Georgetown and Tim Dennis, Lexington; a sister, Beatrice Walters, Burgin; four grandchildren; Carly, Chad, Niki and Jordan Dennis and two great-grandchildren, Justin and Ryann Belle.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, at the W. R. Milward Mortuary-Southland, Lexington, with interment in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Mark, Mike, Tim, Chad and Jordan Dennis and Tom Ballard with Bob Ballard as an honorary pallbearer.
Visitation after 11 a.m. Sat. Contributions to Hospice of the Bluegrass.
ELEANOR JOHNSON
Eleanor Sue McCoy Johnson, 74, formerly of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Clark Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, IN.
Born August 29, 1933 in Joplin, MO, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Zoe Sweetland McCoy.
She was a former homemaker and enjoyed reading and loved to sing.
She is survived by: one daughter, Susan Marie (Rick) McChargue of Louisville; four sons, Floyd L. (Janet) Johnson, Sr. of Lawrenceburg, John Allen Johnson of Louisville, David Ryan Johnson of Louisville and Charles Robert (Cynthia Kay) Johnson of Mercer County; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Alice Coch of Louisville, Terry Perry of Lawrenceburg, Libby (Gary) Schwartz of Tampa, FL; and one brother, Charles Cecil (Carol) McCoy of Cincinnati.
Funeral service was held Saturday, October 27, at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, with Bro. Glenn Corn officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Joe Johnson, Roger Johnson, Joe Johnson, Floyd Johnson, Jr., Mike Peach and Jacob Johnson.
JAMES JOHNSON SR.
James E. Johnson Sr., 88, of Danville, husband of Opal Ford Johnson, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Lexington.
Born Sept., 14, 1919, in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Wiley and Cleo Smith Johnson.
He was a self-employed plasterer, a World War II veteran and a Kentucky Colonel. He was employed by Lexington Avenue Baptist Church and Bank of Danville, where he retired after 25 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as superintendent of Sunday School, treasurer and deacon.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by: four daughters, Gloria Frye, Audrey Johnson and Vivian (Joe) Troxler, all of Danville, and Bonita (Art) Ramzy of Sacramento, CA; 10 sons, Lonnie (Sandra) Johnson, Rodney (Debbie) Johnson and Michael A. Johnson, all of Danville, James E. (Kay) Johnson Jr. of Campbellsville, Ernie Johnson, Timothy (Rose) Johnson and Corey (Tia) Johnson, all of Lexington, Darryl (Lisa) Johnson of Poughkeepsie, NY, Tyrone Johnson of San Diego, CA, and Dwight Johnson of Mason, OH; a sister, Margaret Gash of Harrodsburg; 37 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 29, at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets, Danville, with special friend, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Richard Hill Sr., officiating, assisted by Rev. Ronald McCowan. Burial was at Camp Nelson Cemetery.
Smith-Jackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
CHRISTOPHER LEWIS
Christopher Dewayne Lewis, 11, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 7, 1996 in Lexington, he was the son of Bruce Phillips of Burgin and Crystal Lewis Gilbert and Clay Cocanougher of Harrodsburg.
Christopher was a fifth grader at Burgin Elementary School and was a member of the Shakertown Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, and hunting.
In addition to his parents, survivors include: two brothers, Daniel Lewis and Eric Dale Gilbert; one sister, Chelsea Lewis, all of Harrodsburg; maternal grandmother Brenda Lewis of Harrodsburg; maternal grandparents Richard (Sue) Lewis of Burgin; paternal grandmother Shirleen Phillips of Burgin; maternal great-grandparents James and Myrtle Lewis of Harrodsburg; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents Homer and Mary Phillips and maternal great-grandmother Dorothy Poynter.
The Funeral was held Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Joe Smith and Danny Broce officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chris Caton, Donny Judge, Evan Cocanougher, James Motley, Donnie Cocanougher, Gregory Devine, and Justin Lilly.
DONNA MCGINNIS
Donna Watts McGinnis, 57, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born June 24, 1950 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Rose Harlow Watts of Harrodsburg and the late Lewis Watts.
She was a retired Maintenance Administrator for BellSouth in Louisville and was a member of the Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Eco Homemakers Club.
In addition to her mother, survivors include: one son, Franklin Shaun (Wendy) McGinnis of Mercer County; one daughter Sonya “Sissy” (Patrick) Brock of Mercer County; one brother, Gary (Joyce) Watts of Mercer County; one sister, Betty (Gerald) Carter of Franklin; four grandchildren, Shaunesy Brooke McGinnis, William Evan Likins, Bronson Douglas McGinnis, and Levi Thompson Brock., and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Geoff Barrett and Danny Sallee officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Harrodsburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Louisville Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, 106 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, and/or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
RALPH PERKINS
Ralph Duane Perkins, 42, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 25, 1965 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Ralph and Betty Perkins of Harrodsburg.
He was an employee of Cecil Brothers and Yeager, a member of Pioneer Baptist Church and was a Kentucky Colonel.
He was a 1984 graduate of Mercer County High School where he played basketball.
In addition to his parents, survivors include: one daughter, Maggie McClay Vandivier of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Jamie King (Rick) Pinkston and Dana Perkins (Louis) Simpson both of Lawrenceburg; two step-sisters, Donna Stafford of Danville and Lisa Sebastian of Lancaster; three nieces and one nephew, all of Lawrenceburg.
The Funeral was Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. George Dye officiating. Burial was in Bluegrass Memorial Gardens.
Pall bearers were Daryl Russell, Donnie Hampton, Jimmy Cecil, Charlie Cecil, Jimmy “Yogi” Yeager and James Dean.
Honorary pallbearer was Wayne Holiday.
THURMAN PRESTON
Thurman L. Preston, 96, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at the Charleston Health Care Center in Danville.
Born Aug. 15, 1911 in Jessamine County, he was the son of the late Ollie and Etta Browning Preston and was the widower of Evelena Gains Preston.
He served during World War II in the Army, retired from Cudahay, and was a member of the Shawnee Run Baptist Church. He was also a member to the Masonic Lodge 777F&AM.
Survivors include: three nieces, Leslie Gains Williams, Garnetta Loucks and Thelma Schmuckers; one nephew, Franklin Preston and several great nieces & nephews.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley and William Preston.
The funeral was held Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Ralph Neal officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Baker Williams, Harold Lester, Roy Beasley, Scotty Anderson, Jeff Rhodes, Harold Hulett, Orland Webb and Gene Motley.
Honorary pallbearers were members of his Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Fund.
military RITES
Douglas Laws Post #52, American Legion, Post #6935, V.F.W. and D.A.V Post #54 conducted military rights for Thurman L. Preston at Spring Hill Cemetery
Oct. 28, 2007.
Those attending were Lucian Landers, Tom Rappleye, Curtis Sherrow, Joe Harlow, Floyd Shirley, James Tewmey, Jim Stinnett, Alan Teele, Howard H. Howels Sr.
Zenah Tater III served as Bugler.
Army representatives from Fort Knox were SSO Stephen Clark and SFC Mathew Hicks.
ROBERT REIDER
Robert Mark Reider, 51, of Danville, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at his residence.
Born Oct. 10, 1956 in Berwick, PA, he was the son of Sally Bodemuller.
He was a laborer who loved to travel and loved animals, especially his cat Rasha.
In addition to his mother, survivors include: one step-father, Gary Bodemuller of Salvisa; one sister, Chris (Jerry) Michaleson of Nashville; three nephews, Jeremey Michaelson, Josh Michaelson, and Jacob Michaelson; one niece, Jill Michaelson; one great-nephew, Eric Michaelson and one great-niece, Rachel Michaelson.
Private services will be conducted at a later date.
Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
EARL RUST
Earl H. Rust, 79, Harrodsburg, widower of Genevie Purvis Rust, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Veterans Hospital, Cooper Drive.
Born in Lexington, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Emma Sheene Rust.
He was a retired construction worker, U.S. Army Korean War veteran, and a member of the Kentucky Rescue Association.
He is survived by: two sons, Johnny Rust, Harrodsburg, and Espie Traylor, Nicholasville; one daughter, Barbara Brown, Harrodsburg; two sisters, Frances Elsteen, Bradenton, FL, and Pearl Smarsh, Sarasota, FL; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 31, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, by Rev. Curtis Coots. Burial was in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
CHESTER SCOTT
Chester Scott, 86, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at his residence.
Born Sept. 25, 1921 at Shakertown, he was the son of the late William Chesley and Flora Mae Van Arsdall Scott and was the husband of Ludema George Scott.
He was a retired Prudential Insurance Agent and a Army Air Corps Bombardier Veteran of WWII.
He was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church, where he had served as a Senior Adult Leader and Adult Men Sunday School Teacher. He was also a charter member of the VFW, and had served as the Volunteer Chaplain for the Harrodsburg Fire Department for over 50 years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: a sister-in-law, Annell Scott of Harrodsburg; one niece, Patricia (Eddie) Mayes; one nephew, Roy Gordon (Kathy) Scott, Jr.; a special cousin, Eddie (Alice) Sherrow; several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Gordon Scott, Sr..
The funeral was held Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Robert DeFoor and Rick Clark. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery
with military Rites.
Pallbearers were David Phelps, Bill Watts, Harry Wiley, Calvin Shewmaker, Bill Hendren, and Jim Beck.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Faith, Hope & Love Sunday School Class and the Harrodsburg Fire Department.
