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TURNER DOTY
Turner Bud Doty, 82, husband of Lillie Belle VanDyke Doty, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital.
Born in Paint Lick, he was a son of the late Jerry and Bessie Doty.
He was a building inspector for the Fayette Co. Government and a WW II Army veteran. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and was a former deputy sheriff.
Survivors, other than his wife, are: one daughter, Carolyn (Dr. James) Thomas, Leawod, KS; a stepson, Samuel (Catherine) Wheat III, Harrodsburg; two grandchildren, Cerenity Barker; stepgrandchild, Cerstia Johnson; and one sister, Annette Green, Indianapolis, IN.
He was preceded in death by a stepgrandchild, Cindy Johnson, a sister, Princess Doty, and a brother, John “Jack” Doty.
Funeral services wwere held Monday, May 4, at the Main Street Baptist Church by Elder Henry Watson. Burial was in Lexington Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Kentucky Sheriff Boys and Girls Ranch, PO Box 57, Gilbertsville, KY 42044.
PAUL HERRING
Paul Allen Herring, 52, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born September 14, 1956 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Walter B. Herring and Mabel Lane Herring of Mercer County. He was a member of the National Muzzle Loaders Association and the Kentucky River Long Knives.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Janet H. Brown of Harrodsburg, and three brothers, Donald Gary Herring of Harrodsburg, Richard Wayne Herring of Garrard County and Jeffrey Bruce Herring of Mercer County.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday, May 5 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Gary Story officiating. Burial was in the Burgin Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422 or the Cancer Fund.
TIMOTHY JOHNSON
Lexington hairstylist Timothy Johnson dies
Longtime Lexington salon owner Timothy Johnson died Friday May 1, 2009 at his home after a battle with emphysema.
"For close to five decades, he was a premier hairstylist and fashion adviser to many of Lexington's most prominent and fashionable women," longtime friend Sue Wylie wrote in a memorial of Mr. Johnson. "His friendship brightened the lives of many, many people."
Mr. Johnson was born in Salvisa and started doing hair while in his late teens. He got his start at Lexington's Wolf Wile Co. department store. Later, he worked at the Elizabeth Arden salon at Stewart's department store in Lexington.
"When Miss Arden would come to town, he would do her hair" at her Maine Chance horse farm, said Alan Garrett, Mr. Johnson's companion and partner of 38 years. "They liked each other. They would have tea in the afternoon. She said, 'You just do not know how to pour tea.'"
After Arden's death, her salon at Stewart's closed, and Mr. Johnson opened Timothy's in 1968, taking many of his high-profile clients with him.
The salon had locations on Winchester Road and in Lexington Center and the Lansdowne Shoppes over the years.
Three years ago, Timothy The Salon moved to the Wellington Arms building at East Main Street and Woodland Avenue. Garrett, a partner in the salon, will continue operating it.
Mr. Johnson was an animal lover who also enjoyed gardening, and cultivating and collecting orchids. His age was a well-kept secret, Garrett said.
"He was just known for that. Everybody made fun. He was most likable. People enjoyed being around him," Garrett said. "He made people feel good."
In addition to Garrett, Mr. Johnson is survived by his sister, Teresa Johnson of Manchester, TN.
A memorial will be held at a later date at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, where Mr. Johnson attended services. Donations may be made to the church or Lexington Humane Society.
KEARNEY LYKINS JR.
Kearney Maurice Lykins Jr., 73, who served as principal at Harrodsburg High School from 1989 to 1998, died Friday, May 1, 2009.
Born Oct. 21, 1935 in Kenova, WV, he was the son of the late Kearney M. Lykins and Madge Curnutte and the husband of Phyllis Lykins. He honorably served as a "frogman" on the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Teams in Oahu, HI and Little Creek, VA. He earned degrees through Eastern Kentucky University, Xavier University, Miami University of Ohio, Ohio State University and the University of Dayton. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, where he taught Sunday School, was a lay preacher and was a 32nd degree Mason, Scottish rite.
He worked as an educator and administrator in the public school districts of Blanchester, Cardington and Barnesville, OH and in Lancaster.
Kearney loved to teach English, quoting Shakespeare and inspiring his students. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working outdoors, cooking, writing poetry, studying the Bible, watching the Buckeyes, telling jokes and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Lykins is survived by his sons, Kearney M. (Rose) Lykins III and Donald (Isabel) J. Lykins; daughter, Celeste D. (Shawn) Robinson; stepdaughters, Rhonda (Doug) Chumbler and Jennifer Gourieux; stepson, Micheal Kinsey; sister, Joan (Eugene) Parr; and several grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, May 5 at the First Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. K. Alan Miller officiating. Burial followed in the Benton Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be expressed to the family c/o Phyllis Lykins, 29 Misty Arbor Drive, Benton, KY 42025. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Missionary Baptist Church building fund 100 West 13th St., Benton, KY 42025.
CHESTER MCNEES
Chester McNees, 90, widower of Margaret Mae Booth McNees died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Berea Healthcare Center.
Born April 24, 1919, he was the son of the late George and Rosie Elizabeth Slade McNees. He was an inspector for several construction companies over the years. He was a WWII veteran and a member of Southern Heights Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Ann R. (Bruce) Patterson of Harrodsburg and Sherry R. (Sonny) Thompson of Burgin; a stepdaughter, Carolyn (Kenny) Barnette of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Benny C. (Annette) McNees of Rockwood, TN and Terry (Sheila) McNees of London; a stepson, Gayle Booth of Eminence; two sisters, Helen (Marvin) Hudson of Frankfort and Betty Nicholson of Lexington; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Berry and Orville McNees.
The funeral was Tuesday, May 5 at Clark Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Smith officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Shane Cocanougher, Brian McNees, Lance McNees, Blake McNees, Nick Patterson and Michael Camuel.
Honorary Pallbearers were Clifton “Sparky” Sparks, Brian Camuel, Shelby McNees, Amanda Cocanougher, Stephanie Nicholson and Kimberly Cook.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
SAMMIE RUSSELL
Sammie K. Russell Sr., 74, of Mackville, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at his home.
Born Nov. 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Sam K. and Sarah Carpenter Russell. He was a native of Washington County and a member of the Mackville Baptist Church and of the church choir.
Russell was a 50-year member of the Magnolia Lodge #201 F.& A.M. of Mackville and a member of the Kosair Shrine and Scottish Rite in Louisville.
He was also a member of the F.O.P. River City Lodge #614 and a Kentucky Colonel.
He worked with the Louisville, Lebanon and Springfield Police Departments and served almost 12 years with the Kentucky National Guard.
He is survived by his wife, Imogene Conkel Russell; two sons, William “Bill” Russell of Louisville and Sammie K. Russell Jr. of Covington; two daughters, Jacqueline Roution of Mackville and Pamela Johansen (Eric) of Louisvil1e; three sisters, Francis Powell of Danville, Gail Blackwell of Louisville and Jane Davis (Dickie) of Mackville; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Paige Russell and two brothers, Johnny Royce Russell and Henry Garland Russell.
The funeral was held Saturday, April 25 at the Mackville Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Stuart officiating and the Rev. Micah Carter assisting. Burial was in the Peter Cemetery
in Mackville. Masonic services were held Friday, April 24 with Billy Riggs delivering the eulogy.
Pallbearers were Eric Johansen, Tony Smith, Roger Roution, Kevin Davis, Lynn Davis, Glenn Best, Jerry Goodlett and Johnny Masterson.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his Sunday School class, Glenn A. Arnold, Charles Turner, Lynden Turner and Leland Turner.
Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEONA WARREN
Leona Green Warren, 84, widow of Harold Lloyd Warren, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at the Wolfe County Health Care Center.
Born June 19, 1924 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Sam L. and Maude Davis Green Sr. She was a Baptist and worked as a cook at Beaumont Inn and a librarian at Powell County Public Library.
She is survived by three daughters, Debbie (John) Combs of Clay City, Sandy (Chad) Shepherd of Clay City and D. J. (Greg) Pelster of Lexington; three sons, Dennis (Christina) Warren of Richmond, Mike (Ruth) Warren of Berea and Barry Warren of Harrodsburg; one sister, Shirley Farris of Riverside, CA.; one brother, Jimmy Green of Moberly, MO; and four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mavis Ellington and Janice Bettis, and one brother, Sam L. Green Jr.
A private funeral will be held with John Combs officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. No visitation will be held.
Pallbearers will be John Combs, Chad Shepherd, Colby Warren, Greg Pelster, Barry Warren, Randy Warren, Mike Warren, Donald Ray Green, and Nathan Combs.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Alzheimer’s Association, 1065 Dove Run Road, Lexington, KY 40502-3524 and/or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 3115 North Main Street, Suite 101, Hazard, KY 41071.
JAMES WAY
James B. Way, 64, died Thursday April 30, 2009.
He was born June 22, 1944 to the late Bethel and Myrtle Todd Way.
He was a retired employee of Rockwell International in quality control, a member of the Woodford Community Christian Church, a member of Craigs Creek Muzzleloaders Club, and a Kentucky Colonel.
He is survived by: his wife, Joyce Goocher Way; his daughter, Delena (Chris) McGaughey of Lawrenceburg; three sons, Jeff Way of Lawrenceburg, Danny (Kevin) Way, and Brent Way, both of Versailles; eight grandchildren; his sister, Shirley Willoughby of Paris; and four brothers, Charles Neal of Harrodsburg, David Neal of Georgetown, Gene Neal of Lexington, and Donnie Neal of Florida.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Neal and Jerry Way, and one granddaughter, Tiffany Way.
Services were held Monday May 4, 2009 at the Clark Funeral Home-Rose Hill with Reverend Randy Nation officiating. Burial was in Rose Crest Cemetery.
Donations may be made in his honor to the Salvation Army.
MARTINE WILLIAMSON
Martine Gaynor “Marti” Williamson, 81, of Harrodsburg, widow of Forrest Williamson, died Thursday, April 30, 2009.
Born Nov. 10, 1927 in Tell City, IN, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Esther Aldridge Gaynor. She was an accomplished musician, singer, songwriter and retired owner of “The Gathering Place, and was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Gary Neil (Ella Jean) and Charles Wesley Williamson; two grandchildren, Ann Thomas Clark and Kathryn Wallace Butler; and five great-grandchildren.
Services were Sunday, May 3 at the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church with Ken Klemme officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Harrodsburg United Church Building Fund. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
EDNA BELEW
Edna Mae Record Belew, 91, of Louisville, departed from this earthly life on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the home of her daughter in Rome, GA.
She was born Oct 3, 1917 at Salvisa, to the late Will T. and Ell Trisler Record and was the widow of the Rev. M. Wendell Belew, who died in March of 2000 after 54 years of marriage.
Edna Mae was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in Kentucky and Indiana and for 30 years in the Atlanta Public School System. She was a graduate of Georgetown College and after graduating she served as Registrar for the college. She was also a member of St. Columbia Episcopal Church in Washington , D.C.
Mrs. Belew is survived by two daughters, Cathy (Robert) McGraw of Rome, GA, and Belle (Josh) Sarnoff of Washington , D.C.; one son, Wendell (Joy) Belew Jr. of Washington , D.C.; four grandchildren, Abigail McGraw, Matthew Belew, Allie and Isaac Sarnoff; two brothers, Vernon Record of Louisville, and Billy (Verna) Record of Georgetown, TX.
Graveside service was held Sunday, May 10, at Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, officiated by Rev. John Hockersmith III.
