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FORREST CANNON
Forrest Ernest Cannon, 92, of Harrodsburg, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born July 24, 1916 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Ernest and Bertie Leonard Cannon and was the widower of Ethel Carpenter Cannon.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one sister, Lorraine C. Kurtz of Lexington; two step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by a step son, Garfield Devine, three brothers, Charles, Andrew and Leo Cannon and four sisters, Martina Nooe, Violet Meredith, Hazel Arnold and Geneva Stakelin.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dr. Robert DeFoor and Kenny Queener officiating. Burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Visitation Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday prior to Service at Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Haggin Memorial Extended Care Activity Fund c/o Haggin Memorial Hospital, 464 Linden Ave., Harrodsburg, KY 40330
DAVID NEWTON
David A. Newton, 83, Louisville, formerly of Lebanon, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 12, 1925 in Taylor County, son of the late John Jimmy and Ann Minor Newton.
He was a World War II veteran and a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division.
In 1952, he married Maxine Flinchum, also from Taylor County, and moved to Lebanon where he managed a small business before purchasing a farm where he lived and worked most of his life.
In 1991, Newton left the farm and moved to Louisville where he resided until his death.
Survivors include: his wife, Maxine Flinchum Newton of Louisville; two daughters, Angela (Jim) Mattingly of Harrodsburg and Dee (Tom Brooks) Newton of Prospect; one son, John David Newton of Louisville; three grandchildren, Monica Mattingly Peavler (John), Hanna Mattingly (Tim) and Simon David Mattingly; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Monday, Dec. 22, at the Bosley Funeral Home, Lebanon. Deacon Joe Dant officiated.
Bosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES ROBINSON
James Allen Robinson, 76, of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at his home after an illness.
He was born in Mercer County to the late Wilford and Addie Durr Robinson.
He was a member of Shiloh Christian Church; owner and operator of Robinson’s Appliances in Lawrenceburg for over 45 years, a retired General Electric Assembly Worker for 34 years; and a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by: his wife of 53 years, Minnie Faye Patterson Robinson; a daughter, Regina “GiGi” Newman and John Mark Huffman; a son, Ron Robinson and Anna Hughes, all of Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren, James Newman, Irvine, Keisha Pruitt and Justin Robinson, Henderson, KY, Caroline Hughes and Mikey Robinson, Lawrenceburg.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Allen Robinson and Michael Wayne Robinson, and a step daughter, Diana Lynn Dickerson.
Funeral services were Monday, December 29, at the Gash Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bro. Kenny Robinson officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
JEWELL ROGERS
Jewell Mae Duncan Marple Rogers, 71, of Danville, formerly of Mitchellsburg, died Tuesday in Danville.
Born April 9, 1937, in Casey County, she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Ora Elizabeth Cochran Duncan. She was the wife of Larry Rogers.
She was a door-greeter for Wal-Mart and had worked for the Boyle County Senior Citizens, Keystone, Angel Manufacturing and several nursing homes. She was a member of Mitchellsburg Baptist Church. She was an avid bowler, bowling on a local league.
Jewell Mae was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Hunter; a great-grandson, Branson Warner-Cummins; and a stepson, Charles Rogers.
Additional survivors include: three daughters, Deborah (Donnie) Jernigan of Harrodsburg, and Kathy (Stephen) White and Vickie (James) Massey, both of Danville; one son, David Marple of Danville; four sisters, Brenda Gragg and Wilma Jarrett, both of IN, Linda Badgley of McKee and Connie Jo Click of Middleburg; two brothers, Larry and Lonnie Duncan, both of Indiana; a stepson, James (Susan) Rogers of Cynthiana; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 27, at the Wilder Funeral Home in Perryville by the Rev. Randy Hawkins and Bro. Joe Smith, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Cummins, Alex Montgomery, Dan and Ben White , Brandon Massey, and James and Brian Rogers.
Honorary pallbearers were Rebecca Joyce, Amy Batton, Rachel Montgomery, Brittany Massey, Michelle Marple and Andrea Ayoroa.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Gideon's Interna
LEWIS SHARP SR.
Lewis B. Sharp, Sr., 82, a retired builder and remodeler, husband of Mary Huffman Sharp, died on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington.
Born in Woodford County, he was a son of the late Elray Sr. and Annabelle Long Sharp.
Lewis was the former owner of Bluegrass Garage Builders in Lexington, and former owner of Guess and Sharp Builders and Sharp Builders. He was a member of the Kingsway Assembly of God Church, was a U. S. Navy Seabee in World War II, and was a member of the American Legion Post #67 in Versailles.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, include: one daughter, Doris (Larry) Chappell of Versailles two sons, Lewis B. (Sandy) Sharp, Jr. of Nevada and Gary T. Sharp of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Christine Blades of Versailles and Lilly Price of Lexington; one brother, Theodore Sharp of Versailles, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Omar and Hubert Sharp.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, at the Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial was in Rose Crest Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY 40601.
RUSSIE VOTAW
Russie Mae Harlow Votaw, 93, of Washington County, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 17, 2008, at the Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born June 2, 1915, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Lannie and Katie Wilson Harlow.
Votaw was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a retired employee of Cowden Manufacturing Company in Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershell Votaw; a brother, Allen Harlow; a sister, Beatrice Burns; and a great-grandson, Joshua Reid Adkins.
Survivors include: one daughter, Helen Turner of Mackville; two sons, Wallace Votaw of Pee Wee Valley and Charles Votaw of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Carey and Son Funeral Home, Springfield, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Rev. Cameron Jungles officiated and Rev. David Kizzlah and Rev. Micah Carter assisted.
Pallbearers were Mark and Gregory Votaw, Troy Lawson, Terry Price, Richie Nally and Richard Adkins.
Carey and Son Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
DOROTHY WARD
Dartha B. “Dorothy” Ward, 90, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born April 13, 1918 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Flossie Bera Johnson Yocum and was the widow of Stanley Randolph "Burky" Ward.
She was a homemaker, a farm wife and a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church where she served as secretary for many years.
Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Sally Yocum Phillips and Della Gash and a brother, Rufus Yocum.
The funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with John David Lane officiating. Burial was in the Hopewell Baptist Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
Pallbearers were Don Stiglich, Joe D. Wilson, Arthur Delbert Reynolds, David Moore, Gary Watts and Paul Wayne Peavler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery
Fund, 545 Talmage-Mayo Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
WILLIAM ARNOLD
William Meredith Arnold, 75, of Danville, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born Dec. 31, 1933, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late William R. and Edna Lucille Bryant Arnold and was the widower of Helen Carpenter Arnold.
He was a retired investigator for the Danville Police Department and again retired in 1997 from the Attorney General’s office. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1961. He was a Baptist, a member of the Kentucky Peace Officers Association and a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Survivors include: two sons, Barry S. (Ann) Arnold of Danville and Tony (Carol) Arnold of Gainesville, FL; five sisters, Peggy Brown, Delores (Charles) McCrystal, Sandra Dees, Debbie (Dennis) Sallee and Jackie Phillips, all of Harrodsburg; and five grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother, Roland Arnold.
The funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 at Stith Funeral Home with the Rev. Quentin Scholtz officiating. Burial was in Danville Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Danville Fraternal Order of Police.
MARIE BLACKETER
Marie Jackson Blacketer, 80 of Lawrenceburg died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington.
Born Oct. 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nora Carroll and H. L. Jackson and was the widow of Charles Eugene Blacketer.
She was a member of Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church, the New Hope Sunday School class at First Baptist.
Survivors include: two daughters, Becky Blacketer and Teresa (Mac) McIntosh, both of Lawrenceburg; one son, Mike (Linda) Blacketer, of Lawrenceburg; one sister, Dora (Mike) Higgonbotham of Mercer County; two brothers, Rusty (Mary) Jackson, of Versailles and Eugene (Lee) Jackson of Mercer County; three grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Kitty and Naomi and one brother, Lowell Burchell.
The funeral was held Thursday, Jan.1, 2009 at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Eaton and Dr. Bob Ehr officiating. Burial was in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jimmy McIntosh, Jr., Charlie Blacketer, William Goodlett, Paul Lewis Blacketer, Ronnie Baker and Rusty Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church Television Ministry, 111 N. Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
CARLOS BOTTOM
Carlos Eugene Bottom, 54, of Parksville, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at his residence.
Born Oct. 28, 1954 in Mercer County, he was the son of James Taylor Bottom of Harrodsburg and the late Harvest Mae Pruitt Bottom and was the husband of Charlotte Holt Bottom.
He was a member of the Pleasant Run Baptist Church where he was a trustee and played the base guitar. He was also an engine operator for Boyle County Engine #5, active with WDFB radio where he had at one time a radio ministry titled “God wants to change your Life,” and was an active evangelist.
In addition to his father and wife, survivors include: three daughters, Kelly Bottom and Tori (Jonathan) Bowles, both of Harrodsburg and Carla (Mike) Medley of Junction City; one son, Steven (Vickie) Reed of Danville; one brother, Joe Dale Bottom of Pennsylvania and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce Gail Donahue and one brother, Donnie Bottom.
The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at the Pleasant Run Baptist Church with Rev. J. R. Fields, Rev. Bobby Abbott, Rev. Don Drake and Rev. Larry Moore officiating. Bural was in the new Holt Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers were members of Boyle County Engine #5.
Honorary pallbearers were Tom Johnson, Bill Minks, Joe Pruitt, Jonathan Bowles and Mike Medley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Run Baptist Church building fund, WDFB Radio and Heritage Hospice.
ROSA CARPENTER
Rosa Lee Robinson Carpenter, 97, widow of Enoch Arden Carpenter, died Tuesday, December 30, 2008.
She was born August 1, 1911 in Harrodsburg, to the late Levi and Lonie Bell Brown Robinson.
She was the former co-owner of the Carpenters Dish Barn, member of Nicholasville Baptist Church, former trustee, a faithful member of the Lucile Hare Sunday School Class and a life member of the WMC.
Survivors include: two children, Minerva Jo Griffith, GA, and Monte (Sondra Gayle) Carpenter, Jessamine County; four grandchildren, Danny (Lycia) Carpenter, Jessamine County, Tina (Glenn) Miller, Garrard County, Teresa (Paul) Floyd, Jessamine County, Debbie (Chuck) Fenwick, GA, seven great-grandchildren, Monica, Travis and Eric Austin Carpenter, Jonathan and Jason Floyd, all of Jessamine County, Kristina and Gem Miller, Garrard County, one great-great-grandchild, Abby Carpenter; one brother, James Russell Robinson, Jessamine County.
Services were held Friday, January 2, at the Betts & West Funeral Home in Nicholasville with Rev. Allen Harrod officiating. Burial was in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
Bearers will be Danny, Eric Austin and Travis Carpenter, Paul, Jonathan and Jason Floyd and Glenn Miller.
