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MARIE JACKSON
Marie E. Jackson, 88, of Shelbyville, formerly of Burgin, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at her residence.
Born Thursday, February 26, 1920 in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Graff Egger. She was the widow of Scott Jackson.
She was a member of Junction City First Baptist Church. Marie enjoyed quilting and gardening.
Survivors include: one daughter, Ingrid J. Coyle of Shelbyville; and four grandchildren, Clifford L. “Skip” Coyle III of Louisville, Marcus Coyle of Shelbyville, Jeffery Jackson of Mt. Washington and Jessica Jackson of Burgin.
She was predeceased by a son, Wayne Clarke Jackson.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 9, at the Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in Danville with Rev. Ernest Martin officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeffery Jackson, Marc Coyle, Brent Welty, Lee Welty, Jeffery Matherly and Tommy Stuart.
Honorary pallbearers were Skip Coyle, Clyde Jackson, Dick Weaver, Robert, David, and John Overstreet.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice and Palliative Care of Louisville.
RAYMOND KELLEY JR.
Raymond “Raymie” Eugene Kelley Jr., 42, of Junction City died Friday May 9, 2008, at the Christian Care Center in Lancaster.
Born October 30, 1965, in Danville, he was the son of Raymond and Peggy Hood Kelley of Junction City.
Other survivors include: a sister, Danielle (Dan) Burke of Danville; a brother, John Kelley of Burgin; two grandmothers, Sylvia Kelley of Junction City and Eva Hood of Danville; an uncle, Jimmy (Debbie) Hood of Danville; an aunt, Marie Shoemaker of Indianapolis; a nephew, Hayden Kelley; and a niece, Natalie Burke.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Virgil Kelley and John Hood.
Services were held Tuesday, May 13, at the Stith Funeral Home and Family Center of Junction City with Rev. Dale Denton officiating. Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Hood, Dan Burke, Glen Wilson, Lawrence Kendrick, Larry Kendrick and Pete Kendrick.
Honorary pallbearers were Laura Hall and Kim Johnson.
The family requests memorial donations go to First Baptist Church of Junction City Building Fund.
Stith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JIMMIE MCKEE
Jimmie Dale McKee, 60, of Mitchellsburg, died Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Born Oct. 13, 1947, he was the son of the lat Ralph Kenneth and Etta Juanita Wilson McKee and was the husband of Betty Tucker McKee.
He was a graduate of Boyle County High School, a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Harvey Maguire Masonic Lodge and was a drummer and singer for many are bands including the Cheyenne Band, Larry Sanders and Borderline, the Del Rays and the Kentucky Strangers band with whom he played and sang at The Barn in Burgin for many years.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Julie Dale Huntsinger of Perryville; one brother, Ralph (Diane) McKee of Hustonville; five sisters, Patsy (Truman) Bottom of Wilmore, Doloros McKee of Danville, Terry (Danny) Patton of Bryantsville, Melody 9Larry) Pike of Harrodsburg and Becky (Jeff) Quisenberry of Danville and two grandsons.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Allen and a brother, Michael McKee.
The funeral was held Wednesday, May 14 at the Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City with Rev. Rick McKinney officiating. Burial was in the Wilson/Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harvey Maguire Masonic Lodge.
KELLY RICE
Kelly Dean Rice, 71, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Born March 12, 1937 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late John Jackson and Julie Southerland Rice and was the husband of Doris “Peggy” Merriman Rice.
He was a retired drywall contractor and owner of Rice Drywall, a founding member of Shelby Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: sons, Ricky G. Rice and his wife Marie of Harrodsburg and Drew Rice and his wife, Cari of Harrodsburg and Robin Merriman and his wife Jackie, whom he raised as a son, also of Harrodsburg; Jacqueline Darlene Merriman, whom he raised as a daughter; five brothers, Billy Rice of Nancy, Dwain Rice of Liberty, Paul Rice of Moreland, Charles Rice of Corinth, and J. T. Rice of Junction City; his grandchildren, Megan & Ashley Rice and Kellie Renee Schaub, whom he thought of as a granddaughter; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jeremy & Jenna Schaub and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Lice Crow, Julie Ann Griffit, and Barbara Sue Rice and his half-brothers and half-sisters.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Trayner, Father John Hall and Dr. Tommy Valentine officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery
with Tim White , Jeff Blankenship, Daniel Moore, Jeff Wilson, Kenney Stratton and Greg Davis serving as pallbearers and Teddy Walker, Ben Henson, Tommy Walker, Scott Bodner, Walter Cummins and Dr. Rick Angel serving as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 7 a.m. Thursday at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
JOHN SHORT
John Stephen Short, 69, of Lexington, husband of Marsha Kay Short, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.
Born in Burgin, he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna Short.
He was a customer service representative of Central Parking and a member of the Church of Deliverance.
Survivors, other than his wife, include: one sister, Shirley Ann Short, Harrodsburg; a godson, Michael Ingram, Lexington; a very special friend, David L. Meek, Lexington; and many other friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 13, at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street, Lexington. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
LORA BAILEY
Lora B. Bailey, 91, of 421 W. Office Street, widow of Henry Bailey, died Saturday, May 16, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville.
Born April 19, 1917 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Eva Nora Stratton Beasley.
She was a retired Cricketeer Manufacturing employee and a member of the Burgin Church of God and the Mercer County Senior Citizens.
Survivors include: one daughter, Beverly Lee of Maiden, NC; two sisters, Margie Holliday of Sycamore, IL and Vertie Lambert of Louisville; 24 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two daughters, Mable Jenkins, Wanda Sims, and 10 siblings and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Donnie Irvin with burial in Grapevine Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Rocky Stratton, Joey Brown, Jackie Maness, David Denny, Ralph Maness and Daniel Brown.
Honorary bearers were Monty Brown, Jesse Maness, Buford Brown, Terry and Larry Denny.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Burgin Church of God, Burgin, KY.
JEAN BOTTOM
Jean Bottom, 68, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born July 12, 1940 in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Mae Bugg Gibson and was widow of Benny Bottom.
She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, a retired Hitachi employee and former Rand McNally employee.
Survivors include: five daughters, Sandra Davis of Wichita, KS, Kim Bottom of Harrodsburg, Crystal Kiassi of Lexington, Vicki Guzman of London and Sheryl Vaught of Madison, IN; two brothers, Roger Gibson of Danville and Dennis Gibson of Bradfordsville; three sisters, Magdalene Bunton of Lexington, Mildred Sharp of Lancaster and Linda Gibson of Perryville; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Day.
Graveside services were held Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Spring Hill Cemetery
with Bro. James Harley officiating.
Pallbearers were Shawn Gibson, Kevin Gibson, Mike Gibson, Bobbie Bunton, Brian Sims, and Ray Sivis.
Honorary pallbearers were Rick Blaisdell and Taylor Lunsford.
Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JOSEPH BRUSSELL
Joseph Ronnie Brussell, 58, of Harrodsburg died Friday, May 16, 2008.
Born April 2, 1950 in Marion County, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Margie Mae Green Brussell and the husband of Mary Rose Ellen Brussell.
He was an employee of the Kentucky State Highway Department for 22 years and a member of Cross Roads Apostolic Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Rhonda Gale (Chris) Napier and a granddaughter, Makenna Brook Napier, all of Harrodsburg.
The funeral was held Tuesday, May 20 at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Jay Crowe, Johnny Thompson, Tim Southerland, Jimmy Stipes, Steve Harp and Tim Bell.
Honorary pallbearers were Chris Napier, Stewart Short, Richard Rousey, Ike McCowan, Tommy Privett and Steve Rousey.
WALTER CUMMINS
Walter Morris Cummins, 81, of Danville, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born April 4, 1927, he was the husband of Evelyn Taylor Cummins.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 301 in Perryville, was a retired building contractor, a Kentucky Colonel since 1973, and a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Gary Cummins of Perryville; one brother, Ralph Cummins of Danville, two sisters, Ruby Yankey of Danville and Clara Duncan of Louisville; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Immanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Harold Best and Daniel Wilson officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Hillcrest Cemetery
in Perryville.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Baptist Church and after 9 a.m. Friday at the Church.
Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
JAMES FLORENCE
James Dalen Florence, 57, of Old Lair Road, Cynthiana, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at Harrison Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Harrison County, April 19, 1951, to Audrey Miley Florence of Cynthiana and the late Leon Garnett Florence.
He was a retired truck driver.
Besides his mother, he is survived by: one brother, Leon David (Maxine) Florence, Calhoun, GA; and two sisters, Diana (Donnie) Burton, Nicholasville and Carol (Donald Ross) Mann, Salvisa.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 19, at the Ware Funeral Home in Cynthiana by Pastor Gary Stith.
