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MAURICE REED
Maurice Reed, 78, of Burgin, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
Born Aug. 5, 1928 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Joe and Lucy Mobley Reed, and was the husband of Lena Harmon Reed.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of Eller’s Memorial Baptist Church, and was retired from the Corning Glass forming department.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Debra (Donald) McMichael of Willisburg; two sons, Larry D. Reed and Keith (Shirlene) Reed, both of Harrodsburg; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, July 18 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Larry Reed and Floying Thompson Jr. officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Don McMichael, Kevin McMichael, April Reed, Kristen Reed, Heather Neighbors, Lynette Reed, Brian Neighbors and Dennis Thompson.
Honorary pallbearers were Cornell Powell, Dale Powell, Johnny Tyler, Bobbi Tyler, Delena McMichael, Hobert Proctor, Jonathan Kays, Donnie McMichael and Stacy Caudill.
AILENE WHALEN
Ailene Whalen, 88, of Salvisa, died Sunday, July 15, 2007 at The James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Nov. 27, 1918 in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Henry Homer and Leoma Travis Bussell, and was the wife of William O. “Buck” Whalen Sr.
She was a former homemaker and a member of the Hebron Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one son, William O. “Wimpy” (Amanda) Whalen Jr. of Salvisa; two daughters, Doris (R.D.) Knox and Brenda Jo (David) Evans, both of Mercer County; one sister, Bertha Lake of Lexington; one brother, Bert Bussell of Lexington; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Bobbie Jean Lindsey; two brothers, Henry H. and Clarence S. Bussell, and one sister, Tessie Brock.
Services will be held Thursday, July 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bro. George Dye officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Tyler, Teddy Tyler, Jonathan Trisler, Gary Lee Dixon, Buddy Whalen and Matthew Dixon.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Evans, Jack Lindsey and R.D. Knox.
Visitation at the funeral chapel Wednesday after 5 p.m. and Thursday prior to service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
MYRTLE CORNELIUS
Myrtle Cornelius, 91, of Louisville, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville.
Born March 11, 1916 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Dessda Lou Stratton Parsons, and was the wife of Daniel Grubbs Cornelius.
She was a former homemaker and volunteer, and was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star #309. Mrs. Cornelius had also served as a Girl Scout Leader and Band Camp Counselor.
Survivors other than her husband include: two daughters, Joyce (Cleo) Sanders of Harrodsburg and Janice “Jan” (Dick) Johnson of Louisville; one sister, Gertrude Sheegog of Harrodsburg; three grandchildren, Amy Davis, Jim (Leslie) Withrow Jr. and Dan (Mindy) Cornelius Withrow; and four great-grandchildren, Hallie Withrow, Ella Withrow, Christian Withrow, and Nicholas Withrow. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Danna C. Sharp, a grandson, Dan Marshall Sanders, one brother, and five sisters.
Services will be Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Dann Masden and Terry Morrison. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jim Withrow Jr., Dan C. Withrow, Dick Johnson, Cleo Sanders, Steve Yeager, and Jack Freeman. Honorary bearers are Bea Gritton and members of the Order of The Eastern Star #309.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 28 from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Episcopal Church Home, 7504 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40222 or to the Harrodsburg Christian Church, 305 S. Main, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
HARRY FLOYD
Harry Truman Floyd, 84, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, July 19, 2007.
Born June 18, 1923 in Boswell, OK, he was the son of the late Nolan and Martha Rebecca Amanda Clements Floyd, and husband of Beverly Jane Fernandes Floyd.
He was a retired construction worker and was a member of the Professional Rodeo Association. He served during World War II in the U.S. Coast Guard.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Eva Charlene Monaghan of Harrodsburg; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jerri Marie Harris.
No local services will be held. Burial will be in the Olivewood Memorial Park, Riverside, CA. Memorial contributions may be sent to U.K. Children’s Hospital, 343 Waller Ave. Suite 201, Lexington, KY 40504. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
RALSTON HAMLIN
Ralston Lewis Hamlin, 81, died Saturday, July 14, 2007.
Born in Whitley City, KY, he was the son of the late Milford and Sadie Mae Hamlin, and husband of Betty Roberts Hamlin.
He was retired from Everhard Automation and V. R. Wesson and was a member of Springdale Baptist Church. An Army veteran of World War II, he was also a member of the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: three daughters, Felecia (Bob) Meadows, Harrodsburg, Patricia (Richard) Smith and Vanessa (Mike) Sonnefeld, both of Orlando, FL; one sister, Connie Borden; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Margaret Hamlin; one daughter, Teresa Crouch; and two sisters, Joyce Blust and Ruby Mathews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland with the Revs. Tim Saylor and Ken Gayhart officiating. Burial followed at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
MALVIN HART
Malvin Hart, 77, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY.
Born Dec. 16, 1929 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Albert Hart and Lula Devine Hart.
He was a retired printer and a member of Benton Baptist Church.
Survivors other than his mother include: his mother: two sons: Malvin LaVaughn Hart of Louisville and Timothy Ray Hart of Danville; one sister: Mattie B. Neal of Harrodsburg; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and Special Friend, Michele Campbell of Harrodsburg. He was predeceased by two brothers, Garnett and Cleo Hart.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Curtis Sims.
LULA JAMES
Lula Mae Terhune James, 87, Cane Run St., Harrodsburg, died Thursday, July 19, 2007 at The Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born June 30, 1920 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Brown) Terhune, and was the widow of Jesse L. James.
She was a retired operator for South Central Bell and a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Rita (Jim) McGlone of Harrodsburg; two sons, Terry (Elisa) James of Harrodsburg and Connie Lee (Christine) James of E. Grand Rapids, MI; four grandchildren, Angela S. (Erich) Ruehs, Clay D. (Christie) McGlone, Morgan C. James and Taylor E. James; two step-grandchildren, Phillip (Bridgette) Gillespie and Michelle Gillespie; four great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jesse L. James, and a brother, Hanley Terhune.
Services were Saturday, July 21, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dann Masden officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Blevins, Marvin Robinson, Clay McGlone, Erich Ruehs, Phillip Gillespie, Morgan James, Ricky Shewmaker and Bobby Royalty.
Honorary pallbearers were Doc McKinney, members of the Bethany Sunday School Class and her caregivers: Barbara Bradshaw, Jun Lester, Pat Lay and Ruth Gregory.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrodsburg Christian Church Renovation Fund or Heritage Hospice.
KENNETH PIERCE
Kenneth Ray Pierce, 69, a 46-year resident of Southern California, died Saturday July 21, 2007 at Redlands Community Hospital.
He was born March 26, 1938 in Lexington to the late Herman B. and Nellie Denny Pierce of Harrodsburg.
He served for 12 years in the U.S. Navy. A 30-year employee of BMW of Riverside California.
Survivors include his wife Helen Pierce of Redlands, his children Kenneth Ray Pierce Jr. of Toronto Ontario, Canada, Stacey Lynn and Douglas James; granddaughter Isabella Grace Van Gelder of Seattle, WA, Scott Patrick and Kirstin Bryan Pierce of Redlands, Kelly Renee and Matthew Emerson Ready of Seattle and Daniel Matthew Emberson Ready of Redlands; brother Dennis L. Pierce of Danville; two sisters, Naomi Green of Charlotte, NC, and Jacqueline Foster of Shelbyville.
A Private military Ceremony was conducted at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.
The family has requested that all memorial condolences and/or contributions be made online to the American Lung Association, Wall of Remembrance https:/lungusa.org
LOIS SHIFFLETT
Lois Shifflett, 81, of Salvisa, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at The Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born February 11, 1926 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late William Earl and Leona Collier Smith, and was the widow of Alvin Lee Shifflett.
She was a retired Heritage Hall caregiver and a member of the Salvisa Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one daughter, Vicki Sue Tyler of Salvisa; one son, Connie Shifflett of Salvisa; one sister, Elsie Mae Hahn of Salvisa; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, July 21, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Dallas Daniels officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Tyler, Jason Tyler, Greg Hammons, Justin Shifflett, Timmy Taylor, Jeff Harper, Ricky Lane, Cameron Winburn, Josh Bowman, Dillon Harper and Josh Mitchell.
MARY TRIMBLE
Mary E. Trimble, 78, of Bronston, KY died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
She was born in Colo, KY on March 17, 1929 to the late Jonathon C. and Sabie Rose Dykes.
She was married to Harold Dick on January 6, 1951, and he departed this earthly life in 1969. She then married James West in 1962, and he also preceded her in death. In September of 1988, she married Buddy Trimble in Somerset. She was a member of the High St. Baptist Church.
Along with her husband, she is survived by: three sons, Bro. Sherman Dick of Somerset, Morris (Tammy) Dick of Somerset, and James (Angel) Dick of Newnan, GA; three step-sons, Jimmy Trimble of Frankfort, Danny Trimble of Somerset, and Johnny (Sheryl) Trimble of Harrodsburg; five daughters, Francis Dick of Burnside, Joyce (Michael) McClure of Leesville, LA, Wilda Gossett of Dallas, GA, Faye Dick of Phoenix, AZ , and Helen (Brian) McDaniel of Buckeye, AZ; four step-daughters, Kaye (Larry) Russell of Shelbyville, Joyce Trimble of Georgetown, Ruth Ann West of Burnside, and Emma Jean Bramnum of Burnside; one brother, Earnest Crayton Dykes; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents and her husbands, Mrs. Trimble was also preceded in death by eight brothers, Leslie Dykes, David Dykes, Edwin Dykes, James Dykes, Paul Dykes, and Linville Dykes, Wintergreen Dykes, and Seth Dykes, as well as three infant brothers and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 20, at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home at 1 p.m. with Bro. Marvin Rose and Bro. J. S. New officiating. Internment will follow in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the High St. Baptist Church fund.
