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CHRISTINE PONTRICH

Christine Rae Drury Pontrich, 76, of Lawrenceburg died Saturday, November 17, 2007 at her residence.

She was born May 2, 1931 in Mercer County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Everett and Ruby Yates Drury. She was the widow of James Nolan Pontrich.

She was a homemaker, an avid Conway Twitty fan and a member of the Lawrenceburg First Christian Church.

She is survived by: two grandchildren, D. J. Kinder and Kim (Todd) Piatt of Lawrenceburg; two great-granddaughters, Christa and Taylor Piatt of Lawrenceburg; son-in-law, David F. Kinder of Lawrenceburg; step son, James L. (Virinia L.) Pontrich of Shelbyville; a sister, Lovena (John Henry) Disponett of Lawrenceburg; a brother, Donald Drury of Lawrenceburg; two nieces, Roxie Rowland and Patsy Kearns of Lawrenceburg; two nephews, Glen Drury of Lawrenceburg and Ricky Drury of Winchester.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 20, at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with Rev. Crystal McAliley officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

JOHN SMITH JR.

John Wiley Smith, Jr., 81, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.

Born in McAfee, he was the son of the late John Wiley and the late Laura (Jones) Smith, Sr. and widower of the late Ella Bell Allen Smith.

He was a graduate of West Side High School, a former employee of Royalty-Keightley Lumber Co., a member of the Salvisa Methodist Church and was a WWII Army veteran.

Survivors include: five sons, John (Jean) Wiley Smith, Steven Smith, Cecil (Beverly) Smith, Joey (Loretta) Smith all of Harrodsburg and Don (Carol) Smith of Danville; one daughter, Loretta (Robert) Bean of Harrodsburg and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Christine Bradshaw and Jennie Bartleson.

The funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at the St. Peter AME Church with Bro. Ralph Smith and Elder J.D. Short III officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery with military rites.

Pallbearers were Alvis Johnson, John Mitchell, C.L. Bartleson, James Payne, Andy Harris, Robert Harris, Sam Wheat, and Jose’ Walker.

Honorary pallbearers were James Williams, James Royalty, Remont Mays, Charles Dunn, Duke Dunn, and Marvin Swan.

The Parks Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BOBBIE SPAULDING

Bobbie Ann Spaulding, 60, wife of Robert “Sonny” Spaulding, died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born in Lexington, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lucille Wafford.

She was a secretary for the Fayette County Public Schools, a member of Northeast Christian Church and the Bible Study Fellowship.

Survivors, other than her husband, include: two daughters, Lori Turner (Chuck) Bowen, Lexington, and Missy Turner (Thomas) Browning, Lexington; three grandchildren, Braeden Lee Bowen, Brinlee Ann Bowen and Jacob Thomas Browning; and a brother, Phillip Wafford, Salvisa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 24, at NorthEast Christian Church by the Rev. John Hampton, the Rev. Steve Idle, the Rev. Greg Horn and the Rev. Monte Wilkinson. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Claude F. Cobb, Sr., Claude F. Cobb, Jr., Anthony May, Onis Puckett, Joe Spaulding and Bill Wilson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street, Lexington, is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions are suggested to NorthEast Christian Church Building Fund, 990 Star Shoot Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40509.

SHERILYN ADAMS

Sherilyn Annette Adams, Raleigh, NC, 16 year old daughter of Laura and Tony Adams, formerly of Mercer County, died Wednesday November 14, 2007 at her home after a nearly five year battle with Leukemia (AML).

Sherilyn was a sophomore at Middlebrook High School where she was an excellent student when she came out of remission for the second time on February 6, 2007. Sherilyn was a member of the high school chorus and was very artistic. Her artwork was chosen for designs for cards to be sold to benefit Duke Children's Hospital where she was treated. Sherilyn was first diagnosed on February 6, 2003, was found to be out of remission on December 6, 2004, received a bone marrow transplant March 8, 2005, and relapsed again on February 6, 2007. Sherilyn attended elementary school in Rowan County, KY and in Raleigh and middle School in Raleigh.

Besides her parents, she is survived by: siblings, Veronica, Dustin, Nicolette and Drew Adams; grandparents, Jerry and Mary Ann Hanson and Clay and Ann Milton Adams of Mercer County; her stepmother, Mari Adams; great grandmother, Madelyn Adams; and paternal aunts and uncles, Stephanie Adams (John Sawaf), Shawn (Chris) Keegan, Shane Adams (Sharon Bowman), and Seth Adams (Molly McCaskey); and maternal uncle and aunts, Carl Hanson, Eileen, Maureen, Katie, Julie and Colleen.

A memorial service was held at Grace Community Church, 6561 Meridien Drive, Raleigh on Tuesday, November 27.

Donations may be made to the Sherilyn Adams Memorial Fund, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Ste. 200, Cary, NC 27513 to fund AML research or to Sherilyn Adams Memorial Fund, BB&T Bank, 659 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615 to support Child Life Program at Duke Children's Hospital.

HUGH BLACK

Hugh Edward Black, 90, of Harrodsburg, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

Born July 15, 1917 in Bohon, he was the son of the late Shannon and Bessie Steele Black and was the husband of Mildred Hayes Black.

He served during World War II in the Navy, was a former employee of Bruce Hale Home Improvements, Coleman’s Lumber Yard and Royalty & Keightley and a member of the Bohon Church of Christ.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: two sons, Kenneth R. Black and Ricky Wayne Black of Harrodsburg; one sister, Nora Lee Perkins of Danville; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Freddie & Eddie Black.

The funeral will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. James Harley officiating.

Pallbearers are: Sherman McMichael, Tim Kidd, Tim Horn, Buddy Isham, Jack Freeman.

Visitation Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday prior to service.

MARGARET BRADSHAW

Margaret Ann Bradshaw, 45, of Harrodsburg, died Nov. 23, 2007 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

She was born Dec. 19, 1961 in Mercer County.

She was a member of the Little Zion Baptist Church.

Survivors include: two daughters, Tiarra and Tifanee Bradshaw; one brother, Robert Bradshaw; one uncle, James Robert Payne; one great-aunt, Margaret Cockran of Burgin, and one niece.

The funeral was held Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 at St. Peters with Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. Burial was in Robinson-Roe Cemetery in Burgin.

Pallbears were Tim Patrick, Emmanuel Young, Lamont Lenton, Kendall Patton, Kevin Jones and Melvin Yates.

Honorary pallbearers were Earl Harris Jr., Michael Vandyke, Freddie Mendez, John T. Mays, Fred Bottoms Jr., and Gary Walker.

HESTER COX

Hester J. Cox, 81, of Junction City, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 in Boyle County.

Born February 13, 1926 in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Annie B. Gill Naylor.

Hester was a member of Junction City Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Cox Sr.

Survivors include: three sons, Earl Cox Jr. of Stanford, Darrell Wayne Cox and Roger Cox, both of Junction City; two daughters Anna Mae Gay of Lancaster and Lisa Jane Cox of Harrodsburg; two granddaughters Bridgett Cox and Lourenda Lark; four great-grandchildren Nicholas and Katherine Lark, Haley and Lanita Wilson.

Funeral services were held at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home Saturday, November 24, with Rev. Dale Denton officiating. Burial was in Lancaster Cemetery.

J. D. DARLAND

J. D. Darland, 78, Lexington, husband of Dolores Conrad Darland for 53 years, died Saturday November 24.

Born June 11, 1929 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Grover and Florence Darland.

J. D. was a member of Porter Memorial Baptist Church for 35 years and a member of the Kings Class. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Engle Construction Co. for 31 years. Not caring for retirement, he became an independent truck driver for 15 years.

Additional survivors include: three children; Dale (Ann) Darland, Jeff (Karen) Darland and Janet (Jack) Goldthorpe and grandchildren, Jamie & Justin Darland, Conley & Claire Darland, & Megan Goldthorpe; two sisters, Nancy (Maurice) Long and Mary Lou Darland; and a brother-in-law Jimmie (Betty) Conrad.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys and Lorene.

Funeral service was held Tuesday, November 27, at Milward-Southland, in Lexington

CHRISTINE FAIN

Christine Neeley Fain, 82, Danville, died Monday November 19, 2007 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.

Born in Shakertown, she was the daughter of the late Carl Prewitt and Flora Brooks.

Mrs. Fain was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Danville and attended Bread of Life Assembly of God in Lexington.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, (43 years) Jack Neeley, Sr.

She is survived be her second husband, (18 years) Bascome N. Fain; one son, Jack (Dorothy) Neeley, Jr., Lexington; two daughters, Connie (Walter) Smith, Crab Orchard and Robin (James) Jones, of Beattyville; step-son, Randall (Betty) Fain, Pearland, TX; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Grace Yarutis, Winchester, and Margie Finney, Lexington.

Funeral services were held Saturday, November 24, at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, by Rev. David L. Allen. Burial was in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers were Dean Smith, Jason Neeley, Matt Preston, Larry Klug, Ambrose Jones, and Mark Bryer.

Contributions can be made to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423, or to Bread of Life Assembly of God, 1705 Jennifer Rd, Lexington, KY 40505.

TOM HAGER

William Thomas “Tom” Hager, 65, of Burgin, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 at his residence.

Born June 25, 1942 in Burgin, he was the son of the late Luther and Suella Owens Hager and was the husband of Gail Sandlin Hager.

He was a farmer, a member of the Burgin Baptist Church and attended Buena Vista Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Thomas (Shannon) Hager of Harrodsburg; one daughter. Sara (Todd) Bisher of Lancaster; one sister, Sue Evelyn (George) Day of Lancaster and three grandchildren.

The funeral was held Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Weldon officiating. Burial was in Burgin Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers were Ron Hayes, Ernie Holt, Roger Sandlin, Bob Lynn, George Day, Jason Bisher, Connie Phillips, and Bill Oliver.

Honorary pallbearers were Jack and Judy Preston.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Buena Vista Baptist Church.

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