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GLENDALE THOMAS
Glendale "Bear" Leon Thomas, 47, died Oct. 24, 2008, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.
Born Sept. 21, 1961, in Casey County, he was the son of the late Vanus and Sylvia Lane Thomas and was the husband of Debbie R. Graham.
He was a carpenter.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: two daughters, Nikki (Eric) Bast of Harrodsburg and Tiffany (Brady) Bourne of Versailles; two brothers, Gene (Diane) Thomas of Junction City and Kenneth (Denise) Thomas of Danville; six sisters, Linda Hillard and Margaret (Roy) Gilbert, both of Junction City, Molly Propes of Burgin, Lela Cummins of Perryville, Kay (Estel) Sims of Danville and Sharon Snow of Moreland and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Thomas and a sister, Helen Louise Thomas.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City. Burial will be in Farris Cemetery
in Liberty.
Pallbearers will be Jason Snow, Earl Adkins, Terry Thomas, Danny Rayslett, Jeff Fredricks, Brady Bourne and Steve Gibson.
Stith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
FRANK TRISLER
Frank Raney Trisler, 87, of 402 Cane Rune Street, Harrodsburg, widower of Mary Catherine Hopper Trisler, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.
Born April 8, 1921 in Burgin, he was the son of the late Philip Burks and Susan Raney McCrosky Trisler.
He served the Army during World War II. He was a retired postman for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Frank was a Life and Charter Member of the VFW
Survivors include: his wife: Mary Catherine Hopper Trisler; one daughter, Nancy Bruce Trisler of Harrodsburg; two sons: Philip Hopper Trisler of Lexington and Frank Stewart Trisler of Summit, NJ; one grandson, Adam Philip Trisler of Lexington; two granddaughters, Amanda Catherine Trisler of Lexington and Hope Trisler of Summit, NJ.
He was predeceased by a sister, Edith Trisler Howard, and a brother: Joe Trisler.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am. Saturday, November 8, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Ken Kleme and David Ross. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Trisler, Larry Trisler, Bobby Trisler, George Buchanan, Joe Don Denny and Jack Springate.
Honorary Bearers will be The Frank Trisler Sunday School Class Members and co-workers from the post office.
Visitation will be Friday, November 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrodsburg United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
CASEY BROWN
Casey William Brown, 74, of Mt. Washington and formerly of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at his home.
He was the son of the late Casey Willard Brown and the former Mary Sylinda McGee. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Alice C. Brown; a son, Mike William (Sherry) Brown of Harrodsburg; a daughter, Shannon Lee (Mark) Banta of Campbellsburg; four brothers: Bobby Brown, Jimmy Brigman, Don Brown and Neal Brown; tree sisters: Gail Cooksey, Peggy Spaulding and Glenda Gail Totten; three granddaughters, two grandsons, three step grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 5 at Schmid Funeral Home in Mt. Washington Burial was in Highland Memory Gardens.
Memorials donations may go to Hospice of Louisville.
JUANITA DAY
Juanita Hendrix Day, 81, of Stanford, passed away Tuesday November 4th, 2008 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.
She was the wife of the late Willie Day who preceded her in death on August 12, 2006. Juanita was born in Leslie Co., KY on September 13, 1927, the daughter of the late Dan F. and Joanna (Caudill) Hendrix.
She was a former store clerk for Johns Store and was a member of the Dix River Church of Christ.
Survivors Include: four sons, Harold (Norma Jean) Gross of Stanford, Michael W. (Jane) Day of Tazwell, TN, Stanley M. (Anna) Day of Stanford and Timothy Allen (Lynn) Day of Lancaster; one daughter, Doris Jean (Russell) Brummett of Stanford; three brothers, George, Bill and Larry Hendrix all of Harrodsburg; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Juanitta was preceded in death by two brothers, Dan Hendrix, Jr. and Lawrence Kelly "L. K." Hendrix and a grandson, Gavin Tinnel.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 7, at the McKnight Funeral Home Chapel in Brodhead. Officiating will be Bro. Virgil Horseman and Bro. Louie Hammond. Burial will be in Dix River Church Christ Cemetery
Visitation will be held after 4 PM, Thursday, November 6th at McKnight Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, John, Timmy and Joey Day, Wayne Gross, Chad and Robbie Tinnel
Honorary pallbearers will be Chris and B. J. Tinnel, Andrew Day and Rusty Brummett.
LAWRENCE GARLEN
Lawrence Pryor “Larry” Garlen, 52, of Lawrenceburg died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from injuries received in an auto accident on Hwy 44 in Lawrenceburg.
He was born November 19, 1955 in Detroit, MI to the late Jewel Garlen and Edna Back.
He was a self-employed contractor. He was a member of the Midway Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed camping, building things with his hands, and most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Larry is survived by:his wife, Phyllis Jean Daniels Garlen; three sons, Timothy (Mitsey), Andrew and Matthew Garlen: and a daughter Amy Muncey, all of Lawrenceburg; three step-children Michael (Peggy) Hays of Frankfort, Russell (Charity) Colston of Harrodsburg and Amanda Hays of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren Taylor Marie Garlen, Reed Pryor Bennett Garlen, and Matthew Lawrence Garlen; seven step-grandchildren; and four sisters.
Including his parents he was also preceded in death by a three sisters.
Funeral service was held Friday, October 31, at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Bro. George Dye, Bro. Dallas Daniels and Gene Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Hebron Cemetery
in Anderson County.
Casket bearers were Timothy Garlen, Andrew Garlen, Matthew Garlen, Michael Hays, Stevie Cox, Arlis Rice, Derek Marsh and John Campbell.
Honorary bearers were all the grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to Phyllis Garlen in Memory of Lawrence Garlen, C.O. Century Bank, 201 West Woodford St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
JAMES GILBERT
James "Jim" Gilbert, a longtime resident of Kearney, NE, and widower of Elizabeth "Libby" Martin Gilbert, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2008.
Survivors include: his mother-in-law, Mae Dyehouse Martin of Crab Orchard; a sister-in-law, Pat Martin Godby of Harrodsburg; and brothers-in-law, Randy Martin of Berea and Don Martin of Lancaster.
A private memorial service was held Sunday, October 2, at Crab Orchard Cemetery.
McKnight Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
EDDY HOPKINS
Eddy Wayne Hopkins, 55, of Crab Orchard. passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 at his home.
He was the husband of Suanne Phillippe Hopkins whom he married on June 24, 1972.
Eddy was born in Stanford, Kentucky on March 17, 1953. He was the son of Elby and Loretta Naylor Hopkins.
He was a former employee of Whirlpool having worked there for 24 years. He was a member of the Crab Orchard Church of Christ. Eddy was a well known bluegrass musician being a member of Eddy Hopkins and Son Bluegrass Group and also the Blue Dawg, Kentucky New Grass Band.
Survivors include: his wife, Suanne Hopkins of Crab Orchard; one son, Adam (Jeana) Hopkins of Harrodsburg; his parents, Elby and Loretta Hopkins of Crab Orchard; one brother, Lester (Shelley) Hopkins of Crab Orchard; two sisters, Sandy (Marshall) Scott and Chelsea Hopkins, both of Crab Orchard; two grandchildren, Aubrey and John Mason
Eddy was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Hopkins, on August 26, 1994
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 1, at the McKnight Funeral Home in Crab Orchard with Bro. Mark Raulerson officiating. Burial was in Crab Orchard Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Crissy McLaren, Missy Kemp, Jessica Fletcher, Clay Hopkins, Marshall Brown Scott, John Scott, Rachel, Matthew and Lucas Hopkins
Honorary pallbearers were Lester Fletcher, Jerry Petrey, Ronnie Sizemore, Ralph Baker,
Larry Miller, Tony Rice, Jeff Cain and Greg Ives.
Memorial Contributions can be made to Heritage Hospice at P.O. Box 1213 Danville, Kentucky 40422
ROCKY JOHNSON JR.
Rocky Lee Johnson, Jr. infant son of Rocky Lee Johnson, Sr. and Danielle Howell died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Baptist Regional Medical Center of Corbin.
In addition to his parents, survivors include: one sister, Gracey Solorzano; grandparents, Peggy Johnson of Corbin, Ruth and Bob Gray of Harrodsburg; Danny Howell of Lexington; three great grandmothers, Francis Bun of OH; Barbara Howell of Lexington; Mary Owens of Harrodsburg; aunts and uncles, Steve and Lisa Hughes, Roxanne Ball, and Jason Lowe, all of Corbin; Roy and Shannon Hugill, John and Melissa Hugill and Dale Hugill, all of OH; and Ruth and Robert Shumate, Johnny Lee Johnson and Austin Howell, all of Harrodsburg.
Grave side services were held on Saturday, Oc. 25 at Resthaven Cemetery
in Corbin, with the Rev. Steve Hughes officiating.
SHELBIE LANHAM
Shelbie Jean Lanham, 70, of Burgin, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at her home.
Born Sept. 25, 1938 in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Margaret Johnson and was the wife of Billy Gene Lanham.
She was a retired medical records program coordinator for the state.
Born Sept. 25, 1938 in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Margaret Johnson and was the wife of Billy Gene Lanham.
She was a retired medical records program coordinator for the state.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: one daughter, Carla (Jimmy) Gray of Harrodsburg; one son, Kevin Lanham of Harrodsburg; four sisters, Elsie King of Berea, Lucille Dyehouse of Richmond, Katherine Truett of South Carolina nd Mildred Curtsinger of Texas ; two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.
Lanham was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Thomas Johnson and a sister, Alene Royalty.
The funeral was held Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Kenneth Whitehouse officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Eddie Long, Curtis Sherrow, Dennis Ballard, Tony Pinkston, Daryl Johnson and James Milburn.
Memorials contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Bo 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or the Eller’s memorial Baptist Church, 446 Cogar Ave., Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
OLGA LOPEZ
Olga Elisa Lopez, 84, of Harrodsburg, widow of Leopoldo Rafael Lopez, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born June 14, 1924 in Las Villas, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Apolina Mendez Gonzalez. She was a retired candy factory worker.
Survivors include: a daughter: Irene Loretto (Danny) Lopez of NC and two sons: Rafael Leopoldo (Teresa) Lopez of Harrodsburg, and Iavier (Nilsa) Lopez of NJ; six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Lopez was predeceased by 10 siblings.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 pm. Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Father Danny Schwendeman with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society.;
WALTER MCKINNEY
Walter John "Doc" McKinney, 88, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at his home.
Born Nov. 16, 1919 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the late William Patrick and Mary Reams McKinney and was the husband of Joyce Foster McKinney.
He attended school at St Mary's The Corning Free Academy and Elmira Business Institute. In 1940, he was employed by Corning Glass Works, taking leave in 1942 to join the U.S. Navy and serve his country as a Chief Petty Officer on a PT boat in the Pacific.
After the war, he resumed his job with Corning Glass Works and moved to Harrodsburg in 1952 to help start the optical plant.
He received many honors during his career with Corning including being named Senior Associate in 1973; the highest honor bestowed by Corning on any of its personnel. He retired in 1978 as supervisor of the Forming Department. An active member of this community where he was a member of the Jaycees, VFW, Optimist Club and was a Little League coach, he was named a Pioneer of Harrodsburg and a Kentucky Colonel.
A devoted Catholic, he was an active member of St. Andrew Catholic Church where he served as a Minister of Hospitality for over 55 years. He also served several terms on the Parish Council, Finance Council, the Diocesan Appeal, Building Committees and was nominated for the Bishop's Recognition award in 2002.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: four daughters, Mary Beth (Jimmy) Lyons, Carol Anne (Rod) Sell, Kevinie (Mike) Click and Kathleen (Larry) Fletcher; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son David, three brothers, James, William and Harold McKinney and two sisters, Julia McKinney Tetor and Catherine McKinney Tetor.
The funeral was held Monday Nov. 3 at the St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Danny Schwendeman, Father Joseph Muench and Richard Abbey officiating. Burial was in the the St. Nicolas Cemetery
in Rose Hill.
Pallbearers were McKinney’s grandsons; John Lyons, David Colemen Jr, Shawn Click, Michael Click, Devin Reul and Derek Reul.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Haven, Bob Schuster, Dr. Bacon R. Moore, George Rogers, Dick Dartt and Bob Glancy.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church Building Fund or Heritage Hospice.
