Burnetta (Dick) Stringer, 75, Plantation Ave. passed away Friday April 26, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born September 4, 1926 in Cincinnati, Oh., a daughter of the late Johnnie C. Dick and Ida Mae (Randolph) Dick. She was former joint owner and administrator of Dick’s Hilltop Rest Home for 37 years, she taught school for one year at Vaught Ridge School and a member of Duke Memorial Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons; Dannie C. (and Patricia L.) Stringer, John Gary (and Patricia D.) Stringer, both of Somerset, KY. and Tony (and Debbie) Stringer of Lexington, KY., three brothers; Vernon (and Nancy Jean) Dick, Bill (and Lou Ethel) Dick and Ronnie (and Mary Ellen) Dick, all of Science Hill, KY., two sisters; Glenice (and Bobby) Harness, Science Hill, KY. and Bernice (and Jim) Broyles, Lexington. KY. one sister in law; Rissie Dick, Melbourne, Fl., 5 grandchildren; Coral (and Josh) Haynes, Lexington, KY, Kevin (and Jill, Stringer, Shopville, KY., Courtney (and Kevin) Hollis, Lexington, KY, John Cory Stringer, Lexington, KY. and Tyler Stringer, Lexington, KY., 2 great grandchildren; Joshua and Kala Stringer, both of Shopville, KY., Several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Clyde Stringer whom she married on February 17, 1945 and who passed away on January 26, 2002, and one brother; Gassel Dick.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday April 30, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother David Morris officiating. Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Monday April 29, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Orvil R. Gilliland, 59, Hwy 934 passed away Friday April 26, 2002 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 1942 in Woodstock, KY., a son of the late Lemon Orvil Gilliland and Ella Mae (Hines) Gilliland. He was a carpenter, a member of National Rifle Association and the Zion Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife: Ann (Rutherford) Gilliland, whom he married on March 23, 1962, three daughters; Melody Griffis, Somerset, KY., Tammy Gilliland, Stanford, KY. and Melinda Baggett, Nancy, KY., his step father; Walter Lee Hines, Woodstock, KY., two brothers; Estil Gilliland, Port Saint Lucy, FL. and Carl Lee Gilliland, Somerset, KY., on sister; Donna Mae Stevens, Somerset, KY., 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter; Ona Mae Love and one brother; Alvin Gilliland.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday April 29, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Ed Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Woodstock Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Sunday April 28, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Rachael Marie Sears, infant, Hwy 328E passed away Tuesday April 23, 2002 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center.

She was the infant daughter of Robbie and Linda (Littrell) Sears of Eubank, KY.

She is survived by her parents, grandmothers; Rozzella Hatfield, King Bee, Ky. and Leddie Littrell, Eubank, KY., several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers; Leslie Littrell and Bennie Sears.

Graveside services will be 2:00 P. M. Friday April 26, 2002 at the Good Hope Cemetery with Brother Marvin Cromer officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.

Shelley B. Akers, 83, of Westridge Road Eubank., passed away Sunday April 21, 2002 at her daughters residence in Maderia, Ohio.

She was born November 19, 1918 in Wallins, Ky. to the late Zachary and Lavinia (Brock) Blanton. She was a homemaker, precious mother and a member of Eubank Baptist Church.

She is survived by four daughters; Helen Wynne of Louisville, Ky., Elizabeth S. Walker of Maderia, Ohio., Arbidella Garner of Cincinnati, Ohio., Joy McClain of Mars, PA., one son; H. Chuck Akers of Eubank., thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Hiram Clinton Akers, Sr. who died on Sept 4, 1996, one son; Hiram Clinton Akers, Jr., brothers and sisters; Walter Blanton, Nathan Blanton, Jesse Blanton, James A. Blanton, Etta B. Johnson, John Blanton, Caleb Blanton and Ralph Blanton.

Funeral services will be11:00 A.M. Friday April 26, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Noel Dodson officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Thursday April 25, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Esther Frybarger, 81, of Ebright Street Science Hill, passed away Sunday April 21, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born March 24, 1921 in Hogue, KY. a daughter of the late Fredrick Leigh and Mary Beth (McKee) Hendricks. She was a homemaker and attended Somerset Baptist Temple.

Survivors include her husband; Ross Frybarger whom she married on November 1974, two sons; David (and Sandy) Frybarger of Eubank, and Michael (and Judy) Frybarger of Thurmont, MD., one daughter; Deborah (and Noe) Hernandez of Benson, AZ., three brothers; Alvey Hendricks, James Boyd Hendricks and Gerald Hendricks all of Eubank, nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step father; Aaron Hendricks; one son; Colin Butler, one daughter; Frankie Butler, three brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will be Noon Wednesday April 24, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Rev. David Carr officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery Science Hill, Ky. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Tuesday at Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Mrs. Edna Scott, 76, 6767 Rush Branch Road, Somerset passed away Wednesday April 17, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born November 1, 1925 a daughter of the late Etheridge and Flora (Wallace) Sears. She was a plant operation Manager, Electronic Manufacturing Co., Fruitport, Michigan, Treasurer for VFW Post 269, a member of American Legion Post 38 Auxiliary and a member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church. She was a elder of the church.

She is survived by her husband; Victor Scott whom she married on November 24, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH., two sons; Charles Ronald (and Cheryl) Ison of Lexington, Ky. and Richard Scott of Cincinnati, OH., one brother; Harold (and Martha) Sears of McCordsville, IN., three sisters; Dorcie Lowery of Tateville, Ky., Margie Edwards of Norwood, OH. and Helen Dean Meece of Somerset, Ky., one sister - law; Stella Sears of Somerset, Ky., one grandson; Steve Ison of Lexington, Ky. and one granddaughter; Jennifer Ison of Lexington, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; Thelma Martin and Mary Dunbar, two brothers; Clemon and Ernest Gerald Sears.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday April 20, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. John Contini officiating. Burial will be in the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Friday April 19, 2002 at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Donation may be made to the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Building Fund Somerset, Ky.

Ruth (Vaught) Brittain, 79, Lancaster, KY passed away Tuesday April 16, 2002 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY.

She was born February 24, 1923 in Pulaski County, a daughter of the late Charles M. Vaught and Rosie (Alexander) Vaught. She was a homemaker, a long time children’s Sunday School Teacher at Danville First Baptist Church where she was member for many years.

She is survived by her husband; Rufus Brittain whom she married on January 28, 1942, celebrating 60 years of marriage this year, one son; Rudy Brittain, Louisville, KY., two sisters; Marie Spears, Danville, KY and Aliene Poynter, Somerset, KY., and two grandchildren; Eric and Emily Brittain, Louisville, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Pallbearers will be Donald Poynter, Ray Brittain, J. D. Ross, Sam McCorkle, W.H. Furr Harold Reynolds, Connie Horn, Jerry Lester and Horace Gifford.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Saturday April 20, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Rev.. Walter K. Price and Pastor J, Timothy Mathais officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Garden Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 9:00 pm. Friday April 19, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers your prayers & Sympathy are ample.

Mr. John D. Henderlight, 78, Henderlight Drive passed away April 16, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born April 6, 1924, in Knoxville, TN, a son of the late John Boyd Henderlight and Gladys (Inez) Henderlight. He was a Deputy Sheriff for 17 years between 1967 - 1985 under Sheriff Sherman Hansford, Gilmore Phelps and Johnny Adams. He served also as Ferguson Chief of Police, Deputy Jailer under Hollis Smith and & Rick Barker. He was a member of Burnside Masonic Lodge #634 since October 25, 1947. He was a charter member of the Kentucky Sheriffs Association, and a member of Slate Branch Baptist Church.

He is survived by four sons; Jim Henderlight, Somerset, KY., Jody Henderlight, Somerset, KY., Tim Henderlight, Williamsburg, KY. and Robin Henderlight, Somerset, KY., four daughters; Terry Vaught, Kelly Bowles, Toni Anderson, all of Somerset, KY. and Katherine Silvers, West Chester, OH., 19 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Lillian (Dykes) Henderlight, one brother; Vernon Henderlight and one sister; Helen Henderlight.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday April 19, 2002 at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Robert Kincaid and Brother Gilbert Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Garden. Visitation will be after 6:00 pm. Thursday April 18, 2002 at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. Masonic services will be conducted by Burnside Masonic Lodge #634 at 7:00 pm Thursday April 18, 2002.

Pulaski County Sheriff Sam Catron, the son of Jennie Rachel (Morrow) Catron and the late Harold L. Catron, was born on May 11, 1953 in Somerset, KY. He passed from this life on Saturday April 13, 2002 in Shopville, Kentucky.

He was a board member of the Eagle Scout Troop 82, a vigil life member and past chief of Kawida Lodge Order of the Area, a member of the Board of Directors of the Somerset-Pulaski County Rescue Squad, member of the Somerset-Pulaski County Rescue Squad, board member of the Appalachian High Density Drug Traffic Area, Sheriff of the Year 1989, Kentucky Colonel, Ferguson Chief of Police 1982-1985, served as a Pulaski County deputy sheriff for 7 1/2 years before he became Ferguson Chief of Police, member of the Governor’s Task Force for Marijuana Eradication, and a member of the National Sheriff’s Association from January 1, 1986 until present. He was a graduate of the Somerset High School for 1971.

Sheriff Catron is survived by his mother; Jennie Rachel Catron, a brother; Lewis (and Carol) Catron of Somerset, two sisters; Mellie R. Catron, of Somerset and Nancy (and Dr. George) Hruneni of Arnold, Maryland. Two nephews; Shannon (And Glenda) Catron of Somerset and Cameron Catron of Somerset. A niece; Tina (and Pete) Winkler, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, a uncle and aunt, a great niece; Jessica Catron of Somerset and several cousins, too.

Visitation for Sheriff Catron will be Wednesday Morning, April 17, 2002 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, then Thursday, April 18, after 8:00 am until time for services at the Center for Rural Development, South Highway 27, Somerset, KY.

Funeral Services will be Thursday April 18, 2002 at 1:00 pm at the Center for Rural Development, South Highway 27, Somerset, KY. with Pulaski County Judge Executive Darrell Beshears, Brother Gerald Ashley, Dr. Mark Toby and Honorable Congressman Harold Rogers.

Family Request in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Kentucky Sheriff Boys and Girls Ranch, Somerset-Pulaski County Rescue Squad, or any Volunteer Fire Department.

Mr. Robert L. "Bob" Gumm, 64, Charleston Place passed away Sunday April 14, 2002 at Lake Cumberland regional Hospital.

He was born October 11, 1937 in Heilenburg, KY., a son of the late Bill Gumm and Callie (Hurt) Gumm. He was a 20 year correction officer for the Pulaski County Detention Center. He was a former employee of the Fayette County Detention Center, a former Fayette County Deputy Sheriff, a member of Seivers Lodge of Nancy, KY. and a member of Southside Church of God of Prophecy.

He is survived by his wife; Panzi L. (Crum) Gumm whom he married on July 17, 1960 in Somerset, KY., three sons; Robert Thomas Gumm, Travis Duane (and Stephanie) Gumm and David Lee (and Carrie) Gumm all of Somerset, KY., three daughters; Anita Robin (and Rodney) Decker, Ada Jane Gumm, both of Somerset, KY., and Chrystal Annette Wright, Ferguson, KY., on step son; Daniel Ray (and Kem) Gumm, Lexington, KY., two brothers; William Gumm, Cleveland, TN. and Roy Gumm, Madisonville, KY., nine grandchildren; Amanda and Angel Huff, Brandon Gumm, Blake Gumm, Dakota Gumm, Macaully Kirk, Travis Gumm and Andrew Gumm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son; Tracy Lee Gumm, four brothers; Forrest Scott Gumm, Charles Gumm, Bert Gumm and Franklin Gumm.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Wednesday April 17, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother J. S. New and Roger Dykes officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 P. M. Tuesday April 16, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

James Stevens 98, of Hwy 39 Eubank passed away Tuesday April 9, 2002 at Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. Mt. Vernon, Ky.

James Stevens was born February 15, 1904 to the late Jonas and Susie (Cash) Stevens. He was a farmer and a member of Fairview Church of Christ Willailla, Ky.

He was survived by nine daughters; Marie Goff of Brodhead, KY., Gusta (and Kenneth) Elder of Florence, Ky., Geneva (and Glenn) Elder of Brodhead, Beulah Hart of Somerset, Jean Cook of Crittenden, Ky., Juanita (and Arthur) McHargue of Indianapolis, IN., Faye (and Robert) Hickam of Plainfield, IN., Delores (and Howard) McClure of Mt. Vernon, Shirley (and Arnold) Thompson of Eubank, KY., one brother; Harve Stevens of Brodhead, KY., 23 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Emma Beatrice (Brown) Stevens, whom he married on August 21, 1924 and who passed away on August 2, 1976, one son; Phyllis Burdette Stevens, one Brother; Ondus Stevens, three sisters; Betty Clayburn, Jenny Mae Hasty and Maggie McKinney.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Friday April 12,. 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral home with Brother Arnold Larkin officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Willailla, KY. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Thursday April 11, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Flora (Catchen)Floyd, 88, Mt. Sterling formerly of Eubank passed away Thursday April 4, 2002 at Mt. Sterling, Ky.

She was born October 21, 1913 in Lincoln, County, KY. the daughter of the late William Martin Denney and Ida Bell (Brown) Denney. She was a Homemaker, a former employee of Somerset Hospital as a Nurse’s Aid, and a member of Eubank Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons; Don (and Missy) Catchen, Park Hills, KY. and Ron Catchen, Mt. Sterling, KY., four daughters; Dora (and Clyde) Ruckel, Mt. Summit, IN., Ruby (and June) Abbott, Somerset, KY., Bobby Atkisson, Lexington, KY. and Georgia (and Dave) Scheamer, West Chester, OH. and one sister-in-law; Helen Denney, Cincinnati, OH., 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband; Elmer Floyd who passed away in 1964 and her second husband, who passed away in 1997.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Monday April 8, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with the Reverend Lloyd Latimer officiating. Burial will be in Woodstock Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. Sunday April 7, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Clair Hospice 112 W. High Street Mt. Sterling, KY. 40353

Bro. Jewell Edward Hail Sr., 75, Hwy. 1643 passed away Wednesday April 3, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born January 13, 1927 in Somerset, KY. a son of the late Edward Felix Hail and Aline B. (Colyer) Hail. He was a US Army W.W.II Veteran, a Baptist Pastor, carpenter and builder. He was the current vice-president of the Haynes Knob Fire Department. He pastored for 40 years. In those 40 years he pastored Glennwood Baptist, Hopeful Baptist, Sinking Valley Baptist, Pleasant Run Baptist, Bronston Baptist and Pleasant View Baptist Church. He also worked in a mission in Indiana for 2 years. He was a graduate of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College and a member of Malvin Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife; Christine (Chaney) Hail whom he married May 25, 1947 at Buck Creek Baptist Church. She was faithfully by his side for 55 years. two sons; Dr. Michael W. (and Deloris B.) Hail, Mt. Washington, KY. and Dr. Jewell E. (and Bonnie L.) Hail Jr., Greenfield, IN., two brothers; Bro. Raymond (and Drusilla) Hail and Harold (and Linda) Hail, both of Somerset, KY., two sisters: Lola Meece and Geraldine (and Clyde) Meece, both of Long Beach, MS., five grandchildren; Greta Burgett, Somerset, KY., Mark and Matthew Hail, Greenfield, IN., Melissa (and Lane) Richmond, Jackson, TN. and Ginger Hail, MT. Washington, KY., two great grandchildren; Jared and Derek Burgett of Somerset, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter; J. Sharon Hail, two sisters; Marjorie Bradley and Lena Wright, one brother; Kellown Hail.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A. M. Saturday April 6, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral home with Brother Kenneth Taylor and Brother Perry Dobbs officiating. Burial will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4:00 P. M. Friday April 5, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Expression of sympathy may take the form of donations to Wesley Chapel Cemetery or to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Pearlie (Prows) Lovins, 77, Batavia, OH., formerly of Woodstock Community passed away Saturday March 30, 2002 at her residence.

She was born May 7, 1924, a daughter of the late William McKinley ""Willie"" Prows and Lona (Gibson) Prows. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband; Delbert Lovins, whom she married in January 1946, two sons; Gilbert (and Gayle) Lovins, Cincinnati, OH. and Gene (and Georgetta) Lovins, Goshen, OH., four brothers; William Prows, Indianapolis, IN., Roy Prows, Spencer, IN., James Prows, Reading, OH, and Lester Prows, Eubank, KY., one sister; Alberta Price, Somerset, KY., 6 grandchildren; Anthony Wayne (and Michelle) Lovins, Michelle (and Steve) Pohlmann, Kerrie (and Ken) Montgomery, Douglas E. Lovins, Miranda Lovins and Mariah Lovins, 4 great grandchildren; Alex and Stacy Lovins, Tyler Pohlmann and Hannah Montgomery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother; Luther Prows, three sisters; Bertha Ellen Prows, Kathleen Prows and Dorothy Prows McKinley.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Friday April 5, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Doros Zachariades officiating. Burial will be in Woodstock Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Thursday April 4, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.