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JAMES HUMES
James Howard Humes, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital.
Born in Harrodsburg, he was a son of the late Irvin and Stella Humes and was the widower of Nancy Humes.
He was a retired security guard from the University of Kentucky and an Army veteran.
Survivors include: two sons, James (Regina) Humes Jr. and Raymond (Kim) Humes; one daughter, Mary (Bob) Feezor; two brothers, Osie Humes of Harrodsburg and Gene Humes of Moreland; three sisters, Bonnie Humes of Danville, Dorothy Robertson of Harrodsburg and Emma (Curtis) Corn of Moreland and five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Glenn Humes
The funeral was held Dec. 31, 2007 at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street, Lexington. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM JONES
William Paul Jones, 74, of Danville died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born May 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur Lee and Amanda Dallas Allnutt Jones and was the husband of Evelyn Arnsparger Jones of Danville.
He retired from Terminix Intermational after 42 years of service.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: three sons, Paul (Peggy) Jones of Richmond, Brad (Kristin) Jones and Bruce (Angela) Jones, both of Danville; six grandchildren; one step-grandson and seven brothers and sisters.
The funeral was held Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Stith Funeral Home with Rev. Quentin Scholtz officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
Stith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GENE MARCHIORO
Geno Marchioro, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born March 4, 1923 in Raton, NM, he was the son of the late Ernest and Nellie Marchioro.
He was a retired coal miner, was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of World War II, and was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include: one son, Gene Ray Marchioro of Montana; one sister, Leni Gallesini of Albuquerque, NM; one nephew, Jimmy Gallesini and special friends, Jack Mattingly and Kathy Smith both of Harrodsburg.
The funeral with military Honors will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at the Camp Nelson National Cemetery
with Father Danny Schwendeman officiating.
No visitation will be held.
Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MICHAEL MONTGOMERY SR.
Michael Bryan Montgomery Sr., 61, of Perryville, died Thursday December 27, 2007 in Lexington. He was the husband of Carol Lane Montgomery.
Born May 4, 1946, in San Luis Obispo, CA, he was a son of the late Eugene and Gertrude Pierce Montgomery.
Michael was a former employee of Bay West and a boat mechanic. He served in the Marines during the Vietname War, serving two tours. He also attended the Catholic Church, was a lifetime member of the Danville Veteran of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, the Eagles and belonged to the Central Kentucky Black Powder Association.
Additional survivors include: one son, Michael Bryan Montgomery Jr. of Perryville; one stepson, Dean E. Spencer of MI; three stepdaughters, Billi Jo Diehl and Melissa Inmon, both of MI, and Shawna R. Lofton of Danville; three sisters, Collenne Brown, Sharon Thomas and Kathy Ceniceros, all of CA; four brothers, Floyd and Les Montgomery, both of CA, Harold Montgomery of OR, and Jack Beech of CA. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Michaela Montgomery, Reilly and Brionna Spencer, Cody and Zackery Diehl, Duston and Quinci Inmon, and Spencer Lee Lofton.
A memorial service was held Sunday, December 30, at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville.
The family requests no flowers, but donations to Gideon's International, The Kidney Foundation and the American Diabetes. Association.
PAUL OVERSTREET
Paul Wesley Overstreet, 75, of Forkland, husband of Jean Edwards Overstreet died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at his residence.
Born Feb. 16, 1932, in Boyle County, he was a son of the late Howard O. and Anna Myrtle Delaney Overstreet.
Paul was a member of the Gravel Switch United Methodist Church, where he served as song leader and enjoyed doing solos and special music. He was an artist, a retired employee of the Boyle County Fiscal Court, a former policeman with the Danville Police Department, a former draftsman for various industries, and a former employee of Corning Glass Works in Harrodsburg.
He was an active member of the NRA, a Civil War enthusiast enjoying 20 years as a Civil War re-enactor, and an avid bow and gun hunter. He took pride in being a role model and mentor to many young men in the area. He took them camping and taught them the ways of frontier and outdoor living. He also taught them Civil War history and how to make and assemble rifles and muzzle-loaders.
Among Paul's many accomplishments, one he was particularly proud of was being awarded the Conservation Communicator of the Year award in 2005 by the Kentucky Wildlife Foundation.
Additional survivors include: two daughters, Paula Whitaker of Lexington and Susanna (Jeff) Ryan of Forkland; one sister, Madalyn Sheperson of Gravel Switch; four grandchildren, Katey and Jason Paul Lynch, Heidi Lowry and Kimberly Douglas; and a great-grandson, Caleb Lowry.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 28, at the Wilder Funeral Home, Perryville, by Ollie Mae Wicker, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Edwards, Jeff Ryan, Scott Lowry, Jimmy Overstreet, Tim Hawkins and David Douglas.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Heritage Hospice and the American Cancer Society.
RUBY PROCTOR
Ruby Proctor, 97, of Burgin, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born March 11, 1910 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Atwood and Hattie Smith Proctor.
She was a retired teacher for the Burgin Independent School System and a member of the Burgin Baptist Church.
Survivors include a number of Cousins and special Caregivers, Barbara Leach, Dolly Stagner, Margaret O’Banion and Lenora Nave.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Annie Lou Proctor Herrell, Christine Proctor and a brother, Ralph Walter Proctor.
The funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Carl McCray, Proctor Riggins and Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Delbert Ball, David Sims, Bob Webb, Fred VanArsdall, Curtis Bailey, Bill Bradshaw, G.T. Shannon and Charles Goodlett.
Honorary pallbearers were Pat Lear, Bill Patrick, Guilford Waggener, Bill Waggener, Howard Waggener, Lawrence Hawkins, Doug Sanders, Bob Willams, Gene Robinson, Bucky Merriman, Eddie Russell, Steve Kestler, Don Kestler, Jerry Shepherd, Ernest Nave, Ron Leach, Bob Thompson, L.B. Oliver, Richard Webb and Dr. Scott George, Carol Montgomery and the Deacons and Sunday School Class Members.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burgin Baptist Church or the charity of one’s choice.
ALENE TANNER
Alene Tanner, 90, of Bowling Green, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at Greenview Regional Hospital.
Born in Simpson County, she was the daughter of the late John Lewis Brown and Bessie Ashford Brown and was the widow of the late Jodie Tanner.
She was a homemaker and a member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ.
She is survived by: one son, Dr. James (Bonnie) Tanner of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Vicky Jane Thurman of Bowling Green; two granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one great-grandson, three nieces and two nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert and Lewis Brown.
The funeral was held Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home. Burial was in the Green Lawn Cemetery
in Franklin.
Words of condolences may be sent to jypfh@bellsouth.net.
JACKIE WHITTAKER
Jackie Whittaker, 67, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 15, 1940 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Daisey Golladay McGraugh and was the wife of Don Wayne Whittaker.
She was a material expediter for Modine Manufacturing in Harrodsburg.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: two daughters, Diana L. Clark and Lucinda Cindy Whittaker; one son, Dwayne (Linda) Whittaker; one grandson, Christopher; three sisters, Patricia (Charles) Schoenbachler of Louisville, Peggy Schuenbein, Deborah (Darrel) Searle and one brother, Michael (Connie) McGraugh.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas W. Whittaker and three grandchildren, Matthew Clark, Michael Clark and Stacy Whittaker.
The funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 2 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Terry Morrison officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to American Heart Association or the Cerebral Palsy Association.
ANNA CARRIER
Anna M. Carrier, 86, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008 at the Charleston Health Care Center in Danville.
Born July 2, 1921 in Stanford, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Pearl Eades Vest.
She retired as a housekeeping manager for the King’s Island Inn.
Survivors include: four daughters, Ruth A. McKinney of Eubank, Peggy Taylor of Somerset, Vicki Carrier of Mackville and Bonnie Combs of Liberty; four sons, James S. Carrier of Sevierville, TN, Larry L Carrier of Lockland, OH, William Carrier of Burgin and Steven Carrier of Stanford; one brother, Cicero Vest of Lexington; 26 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Carrier, two brothers, Jr. and Roscoe Vest and a sister, Ella B. Carrier.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Ricky Shannon officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roger McKinney, James Marriott, Larry Carrier Jr., James Carrier Jr., Steve Carrier Jr., Clint Diskon, Shawn Broader and Eric Derringer.
JAMES FREEMAN
James Wheeler Freeman, Sr., 84, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 at his residence.
Born Feb. 23, 1923 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Ruth Dean and Jasper Tate Freeman and was the husband of Pauline “Polly” Shields Freeman.
He was a partner with Kenneth Mann of Freeman & Mann Furniture in Lawrenceburg for 55 years, as well as a commercial and residential land developer in Lawrenceburg and Lexington. A member of the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church, he served as a Trustee over 25 years and was a member of the Fishers of Men Sunday School Class. He also served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II and was a member of the Frankfort VFW Post #4075.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: two daughters, Phyllis (Jerry) Wilson of Harrodsburg and Shirley Tierney of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Keith (Kim) Freeman of Lexington and James (Alison) Wheeler Freeman, Jr. of Greensboro, NC; two step daughters, Donna (John) Eckman and Katrina (David) Oney, all of Lawrenceburg; five sisters, Flossie Cinnamon, Elizabeth Ellis and Frances Stocker, all of Harrodsburg, Nellie Anness of Nicholasville and Betty Demaree of Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Thomas Freeman and Jack Freeman, both of Harrodsburg; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, six step grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Lee Mann Freeman and a brother, Raymond Freeman.
The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church with Dr. Bob Ehr and Bro. Jeff Eaton officiating. Burial followed in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brad Gordon, James W. Freeman III, Adam Harvey Freeman, Kris Freeman, Beau and Lee Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Mann, Dave Disponett, Charlie Cammack, Marion Stucker, William H. Sullivan, Bill White , Edward Humston, Deanna Tracy, Brooke Freeman Drury, Heather Wilson Wessling, Kristi Wilson Tyldesley, Meredith and Kelly Freeman.
Memorials are suggested to be made to First Baptist Church, 111 North Main St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele St., Frankfort, KY 40601.
The Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
