Helen Elizabeth (Williams) Gibson, 86, Old Gibson Road passed away Thursday September 26, 2002 at her residence.

She was born June 20, 1916 in Science Hill, KY. a daughter of the late William Harrison Williams and Mary Eliza (Thomas) Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Church of Christ.

She is survived by one son, Jerry (and Tina) Gibson, Eubank, KY.; four daughters, Betty Gibson and Wanda Jean (and Mike) Hess, both of Eubank, Ky., Peggy (and Charles) Ingram, Prattville, Ala. And Linda (and Delmer) Dalton, Lexington, Ky.; one sister, Zula Phelps, Somerset, KY.; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Gibson, Eubank, KY.; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Her husband, Amos Gibson whom she married one November 25, 1935 and who passed away March 1, 1972; one son Roger Gibson, who passed away August 21, 2002; one brother Lindsey Williams; two sisters, Pauline Godbey and Hazel Pike.

Funeral service will be 2:000 P. M. Sunday September 29, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Charles Pike Officiating. Burial will be in Etna cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Saturday September 28, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Vernon William Hooker, 85, Clifty Road passed away Saturday September 21, 2002 at his residence.

He was born November 11916 in London, KY. the son of the late Edward Hooker and Gertrude Hooker. He was a U S Army WWII Veteran, a member of the Civil Conservation Corps, VFW and the American Legion Post #38. He retired from 35 years at Dept. of Economics Security in Frankfort, KY. and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by one niece, Jeannie (and Wayne) Bennett, Somerset, KY.; two great nephews, Shane (and Beth) Perra Thompson, San Antonio. TX. and Sean Thompson, Eubank, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marguerite Hooker and Emma Harkleroad.

Funeral services will be 10:30 A. M. Thursday September 26, 2002 at the memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Shelby Reynolds officiating. Private burial will be at a later date at Mill Springs National Cemetery.

Wolford Louis (W.L.) Sanders, 91, Orchard Street passed away Thursday September 19, 2002 at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home.

He was born December 12, 1910 in Casey County, a son of the late John Fletcher Sanders and Florence (Cochran) Sanders. He was a Baptist Minister ordained in 1947 into the Southern Baptist Faith, a graduate of Clear Creek Baptist Seminary. He served as a minister for 9 churches; Oak Grave Baptist, Pulaski Baptist Camp Ground, First Baptist Church in Paxton, IL., Mt. Pleasant Baptist , Island Creek Baptist, Lothair Baptist in Perry County and Malvin Hill Baptist.

He is survived by three sons, Norbert (and Saundra) Sanders, Science Hill, KY., Fletcher (and Betty) Sanders, Paxton, IL. and Ted (and Sharon) Sanders, Science Hill, KY.; two daughters, Marcia Vaught Morrow, Eubank, KY. and Paula Bailey (and Paul) Vaught, Somerset, KY.; 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years, Grace (Walters) Sanders, whom he married on January 18, 1931 in Casey County; one son, Delain Sanders; one sister, Hazel Creekmore; one brother, William Sanders; a daughter-in-law, Norma sanders; 2 sons-in-law, Paul Albert Vaught and Fred Morrow.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Sunday September 22, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Dave Evans officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Saturday September 21, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

In his later years, he was heard to express the scripture, “To be absent in the body, is to be Present with the Lord.” Today he is present with the Lord, whom he served for 79 years.

William Ray Haste 77, N. Pisgah Dr. West Chester Ohio formerly of the Ansel Community passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Ohio.

He was born in the Ansel Community August 9, 1925 a don of  the late Ecton and Pollie Ann (New) Haste. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, worked at Marharfer Packing Co. and was a  member of Eagles Lodge of Muncie, IN.

He was survived by one son Ronnie Haste of Muncie, IN; three daughters Jeanette Cooper, Brenda Burton and Jennvee Smith all of Muncie, IN; two sisters Dorothy Sweet of Athens, Alabama and Christine Wesley of West Chester, Ohio; Several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his 1^st wife, Nellie: his 2^nd wife, Lorie Dick Haste; a son Danny Haste; four brothers Lee Otis Haste, Ralph Haste, Roy Haste and Dennis Haste; a sister Margaret Ann Waters.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. Bert Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Cemetery Ansel, Kentucky. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Friday September 20, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Mr. Larry Cecil “Speedy” Casada 74, 1331 W. Boubon Road, passed away Wednesday September 18, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born March 28, 1928 in Kidder, Kentucky a son of the late Eli and Rutha Mary (Keith) Casada. He was a retired car saleman. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Zion Baptist Church Zion, Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife Mary Helen (Staley) Casada whom he married on October 10, 1964 in Livingston, Kentucky; two sons Larry and (Michelle) Casada of Monticello, Kentucky., Anthony Richard Casada of Somerset, Kentucky; one daughter Kimberly and (Randy) Dalton of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers Ardell and (Pauline) Casada of Somerset, Kentucky., Farris and (Virginia) Casada of Monticello, Kentucky; one sister Myrtle Jones of Amherst, Ohio; three grandchildren Tela Casada, Paige Casada and Adam Dalton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 21, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. J. S. New and Bro. Grant Hardwick officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Bronston. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Friday September 20, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Mr. Eugene Meece 76, of 106 Grand Circle, Somerset passed away Tuesday Septembe17, 2002 at his residence.

 He was born May 21, 1926 in the Bent community a son of the late William Andrew and Louvena (Stogsdill) Meece. He was a machine operator for General Electric. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of Denham Street Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting and church..

He is survived by four brothers Norman Meece, William Meece Jr., and Ralph Meece all of Cincinnati, Ohio. and Harold Meece of Akron, Ohio; one sister Margaret Lou Love of Cincinnati, Ohio; four half brothers Benny T. Meece of Virginia, Donny Meece, Jeff Meece and Danny Meece all of Lebanon, Ohio; one half sister Theresa Bolsner of Lebanon, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary Katherine (Lewis) Meece whom he married on July 3, 1948 in Norwood, Ohio; a sister Ruth Ellen Meece and a half sister Andrea Bolsner.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 20, 2002 at Denham Street Baptist Church with Bro. J.S. New and Bro. Dwight Coffman officiating. Burial will be in the Buffalo Springs Cemetery in Stanford. Visitation will be Thursday after 6:00 P.M. at Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home and Friday from noon until services at Denham Street Baptist Church.

Expressons of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Christine M. Pfeiffer, 78, formerly of Burke Drive passed away Monday September 16, 2002 at Somerset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Somerset, KY.

She was born, January 5, 1924 in Ruth, KY. a daughter of the Esau Lester Alexander and the late Mary H. (Smiley) Alexander. She was a receptionist for Dr. Gordon Betts and a member of Clay Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her father; two daughters, Sandra (and Leonard) Dalton, Somerset, KY. and Sharon (and Jeff) Hickman, Burnside, KY.; two brothers, Carl Alexander, Cincinnati, OH. and William K. (and Marilyn) Alexander, Dunwoody, GA.; three sisters, Emogene (and Don L.) Jones, Norwood, OH., Geraldine Ervin, Deer Park, OH. and Barbara (and Robert) Klepper, Somerset, KY.; four grandchildren; Doug (and June Marie) Dalton, Shannon (and Rick) Wesley, Cindy (and Kenny) Isaacs and Jefferson (and Anne) Hickman IV; four great grandchildren, Jason and Kelsey Isaacs, Nicole Kimes and Julia Stringer.

She was preceded in death by her mother and her husband, John F. Pfeiffer, whom she married on March 22, 1941 in Norwood, OH. and who passed away December 5, 1978.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Thursday September 19, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Don Branscum officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Garden. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Wednesday September 18, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Research on Alzheimer’s Disease Sanders & Brown Center on Aging Room 204 800 S. Limestone Street University of Kentucky Lexington, KY. 40534

Bruce Singleton, 89, Ebright Street passed away Saturday September 14, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born July 26, 1913 in Waynesburg, KY. a son of the late William Martin Singleton and Nancy (Haup) Singleton. He was a US Army WWII Pvt., a farmer and a member of Glenwood Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Martha (Spears) Singleton, whom he married on December 6, 1945; two daughters, Sadie (and Homer) Laughary, Science Hill, KY. and Linda (and Raymond), Dearborn, MI.; 4 grandchildren, Michael Singleton, Michelle Bannasch, Pamela Cato and Raymond Cardell, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; a special nephew, Russell Singleton, Detriot, MI.; one sister, Lola Bauman, Texas.

His parents; four brothers, Ollie, Vernon, Sheldon and Carl Singleton; two sisters, Reba Barnett and Lila Leigh preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday September 19, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother C.E. Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in Science Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Wednesday September 18, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #38

Sam W. Simpson, 52, Hwy 192 passed away Tuesday September 17, 2002 at his residence.

He was born February 11, 1950 in Somerset, KY. a son of the late Arthur C. Simpson and Mayme (Dick) Simpson. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, a 1968 graduate of Somerset High School, an Eagle Scout of Troop #39, had associate degree in business, and was a member of Rock Lick Baptist Church being baptized and joining at the age of 13. He attended Clay Hill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Connie (Perdue) Simpson, whom he married on April 9, 1971 in Somerset, KY.; three sons, Jarrod Wayne Simpson and Matthew Patrick Simpson, both of Lexington, KY. and John Nicholas Simpson, Somerset, KY.; two uncles, Raymond Simpson, Somerset, KY. and Bud Dick, Covington, KY.; one aunt Zonia Bryant, Covington, KY.

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday September 19, 2002 at6 the memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Edward Bradley and Brother Don Branscum officiating. Burial will be in Elk Springs Cemetery in Monticello, KY. Visitation will be after 5:00 P. M. Wednesday September 18, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Zora Estill (Zeek) Wesley, 78, Bert Ridge Road passed away Sunday September 15, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born March 6, 1924 in Ansel, KY. a son of the late Miles Wesley and Mary Ethel (Sneed) Wesley. He was a farmer.

He is survived by three sons, David Wesley, Science Hill, KY., Marvin Wesley, Buncombe, and Gary Byrd Wesley, Cincinnati, OH.; two daughters, Sheila Garrison, Somerset, KY. and Peggy Wesley, Science Hill, KY.; one brother, Vasco Wesley, Bethelridge, KY.; one sister, Mellie Blevins; 8 grandchildren, Shelly, Ken, Melissa, Ryan, Amanda, stella, Paul and Jeff; 6 great grandchildren, Danielle, Hunter, Hannah, Julie, Jessie and Jerrod.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beulah Mae (Phelps) Wesley, whom he married on April 2, 1952  and who passed away November 22, 1991; one osn, Roger Lee Wesley; two brothers, Bill Wesley and Noah Wesley; seven sisters, Jane Wesley, Therma Goodin, Doris Wesley, Edna Hodge, Doris & Thera Wesley and Thelma Weddle.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Wednesday September 18, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Fred Poynter officiating. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Tuesday September 17, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Mary (White) Bell, 70, Stanford Street passed away Sunday September 15, 2002 at UK Medical Center.

She was born February 1, 1932 in Mt. Zion, Ky. a daughter of the late Charles Edward White and Tinia Marie (Peeples) White. She was a Para Professional at Science Hill Elementary and a member of First Baptist Church of Science Hill.

She is survived by three sons, Wayne, (and Tina) Sowder, Somerset, KY., Calvin (and Angela) Bell, Louisville, KY. and Curtis Bell, Science Hill, KY.; three daughters, Margie (and Andy) Kardeen, Louisville, KY., Jennie (and Wendell) McQueen and Francis (and Scott) Troxel, both of Science Hill. KY.; one brother, Lewis (and Emma) White, Science Hill, KY.; one sister, Nellie (and Jackie) White, Science Hill, KY.; 11 grandchildren, Michael, Jonathon, Miranda, Taft, A.J., Jonathon, April, Jackson, Tyler, Jordan & Jaclyn and 6 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Herbert Bell; one brother, Ancil White.

Funeral services will be 11: A.M. Wednesday September 18, 2002 at First Baptist Church with Brother Eddie Massey officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Garden. Visitation will be after 6:30 P. M. Tuesday September 17, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday September 18, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Science Hill

Jose R. Herrera, 74, Stonegate Drive passed away Wednesday September 11, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born September 9, 1928, in del Notre, Colorado the son of Jose G. Herrera and Virginia Sisneros Herrera. He was a truck driver; his hobbies included fishing and especially spending time with his family.

He is survived by three daughter, Verlinda Herrera and Dave O’Neill; Lisa Horner and Valerie Herrera all of Somerset, KY.; three sisters, Betty Cardenas of Del Norte, CO.; Oralia Pena, Del Norte, CO and Ruth Garcia of Monte Vista, CO.; one brother, Gilberto (Mary) Herrera of Colorado Springs, Co. as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Wayne Herrera, three brothers, Adonise, Max and Roy Herrera.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday September 18, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at New Life Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Del Norte, CO. with Pastor Steve Salazar officiating. Interment will follow at the Del Norte Cemetery in Del Norte. Friends and family may call from 1:00 to 5:00 P. M. at Romero Funeral Home in Monte Vista who is care of the arrangements.

Coyt C. Yeary, 87, Somerset passed away Friday September 13, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born November 19, 1914 in Rockholds, Ky. a son of the late Charlie Yeary and Tina (Floyd) Yeary. He was a construction carpenter, a member of the International Upholstery Craftsmen, United Mine Workers, AFL CIO and at the Estesburg Church of Christ.

He is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Ann Zeller, Mellot, IN.; one son, Bill (and Alma) Yeary, Lexington, KY.; one sister, Virginia Hendricks, Marshall, IN.; 7 grandchildren, Jeff Yeary, Greg Yeary, Reynea Johnson, Debbie Boone, Michael Zeller, Sabrina Yeary and Eric Secen.; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Opal (Todd) Yeary whom he married on December 19, 1936 and who passed away March 28, 2002; three brothers, Earl, Floyd and Raymond Yeary; one sister, Cleda Shoaf; one grandchild, Douglas Allen.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday September 16, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Willie Ramsey officiating. Burial will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Sunday September 15, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Alice Holt (Crosby) Allen, 82, Holly Lane Somerset passed away Monday September 9, 2002 at Somerset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born March 10, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Harry G. Crosby and Ethel (Adams) Crosby. She was a homemaker, a member of the alpha Delta Pi at the university of Michigan and a member of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her husband, Francis H. (Al) Allen whom she married on February 3, 1940 in Auburn, IN.; two sons, James Allen, Roseville, MI. and Laurence (and Ruth) Allen Rochester Hills, MI.; two daughters, Catherine C. Allen and Dr. Rosemary Allen Coke, both of Georgetown, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Daniel Allen; one brother, Thomas Crosby; one sister, Jane Waldo.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to World Wildlife Fund.

Hoy Mofield, 77, Highway 1676 passed away Thursday September 12, 2002 at his residence.

He was born April 19, 1925 in King Bee, Ky. a son of the late Ira Mofield and Flonnie (Mofield) Mofield. He was a WWII Us Army veteran, a farmer, a member of the Lake Cumberland Riding Club and the Beech Grove Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel (Warren) Mofield; two sons, Roy Lee (and Donna) Mofield and Coy (and Betty Sue) Mofield, both of Science Hill, KY.; two daughters, Flonnie M. (and Eddie) Dye, Nancy, Ky. and Betty (and Good friend Don Robinson, McKinney, Science Hill, KY.; one sister, Hazel Gregory, Cincinnati, OH.; 13 grandchildren, Junior haste, Wanda Wilson, Ola Dick, Teresa Mofield, Allen McKinney, Karen Mofield, Jeanette Mofield, Scott Dye, Chris Godbey, Kevin Godbey and Natasha Godbey; 13 great grandchildren. Amber Haste, Brandi haste, Nikki Wilson, Derek Wilson, Matthew Dick, Kevin Dick, Tyler Mofield, Brittany McKinney and Keshia McKinney, Justin Haste, Danielle Gulock, Danielle Gordon and Matthew Gordon; 3 great grandchildren, Abbie Haste, Christian Godbey and Caleb Godbey.

He was precede in death by his parents; five brothers, Clifford, Carl, Chester, Roy and Ray Mofield; one sister, Beatrice Jones; two grandchildren Randy Haste and Clay Mofield.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p. M. Sunday September 15, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with brother Paul Kendary and Brother Wallace Thornton officiating. Burial will be in King Bee Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Saturday September 14, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope funeral Home.

 American Legion Post #38 will perform military honors

Expression of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland College Street Somerset, KY. 420501

Windola (Smith) Gaddis, 68, Poodle Doo Road passed away Wednesday September 11, 2002 at Casey County Hospital.

She was born August 8, 1934 in Casey County, a daughter of the late Quincy Clay Smith and Ella Mae (Dick) Smith. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Winsferd Gaddis; two sons, Ronald (and Lioudmila) Smith, Lawrenceburg, IN. and Donnie (and Bethany) Gaddis, Cincinnati, OH.; two daughters, Debbie (and Tim) Wells, Science Hill, KY. and Vickie (and Larry) Rodgers, Mt. Orab, OH.; two brothers, Junior Smith, Liberty, Ky. and Victory (and Faye) Smith, Cincinnati, OH.; four sisters, Geneva Stewart, Lavene Byrd, Sue Waddle and Bonnie Wilson; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, George, Zora, Oden and bobby Smith; two sisters, Ora and Sally Smith.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Sunday September 15, 2002 at Ferndale Baptist Church with Brother Gary Evans and Brother David Terwilliger officiating. Burial will be in Spaw Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Saturday September 14, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Bessie Mae (Thompson) Mullins, 81, Highway 1247 passed away Thursday September 12, 2002 at her residence.

She was born October 19, 1920 in Pulaski County, a daughter of the late John J. Thompson and Gracie (Carter) Thompson. She was a homemaker and a member of Beulah First Church of God.

She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Jean (and Henry) Denney Waynesburg; one son Jackie B. (and Rita) Mullins, Parker City, IN.; two brothers, John J. Thompson, New Castle, IN. and Arthur Thompson, Christianburg, OH.; one sister, Nancy Thompson Mitchell, Kempton, IN.; six grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William H. Mullins, whom she married on September 14, 2002 and who passed away July 4, 1963; two brothers, Cecil Thomson and Reuben Thompson; three sisters, Ruby Gaddis, Martha O. Thompson and Garnett L. Thompson.

Funeral services will be 3:00 P. M. Saturday September 14, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Reverend James Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00 A.M. Saturday September 14, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Casper L. Burdine, 86, Sandy Gap Road passed away Thursday September 12, 2002 at his residence.

He was born May 25 1916 in Pulaski County a son of the late Zachary Burdine and Josephine Burdine. He was a retired coal miner and a member of Acorn Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian “Dutch” (Morelock) Burdine whom he married on May 1, 1936; two daughters, Thelma (and D.S.) Mayfield and Geraldean Burdine both of Somerset, KY.; 6 grandchildren Jacqueline Arehart, Margaret Kiphan, Russell Mayfield, Don Mayfield, Greg Burdine and Jennifer Ridner and 13 great grandchildren.

One brother, Oather Burdine; one sister, Grace Burdine and one great grandchild preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday September 14, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with brother David Dykes officiating. Burial will be in Barnesburg Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 P. M. Friday September 13, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland College Street Somerset, KY. 42501

Mildred Evelyn Alexander, 91, Ruth Community passed away Wednesday September 11, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born May 19, 1911 in the Ruth Community, a daughter of the late George R. Allen and Pearl (Keeney) Allen. She was a homemaker and a member of Clay Hill Baptist Church, where she was a former Junior Class Sunday School Teacher.

She is survived by two sons, Lyman (and Betty) Alexander, Ruth Community and Jimmy (And Elmeta) Alexander, Somerset, KY.; two daughters, Lula Pearl Hines, Indianapolis, IN. and Evelyn (and Scott) Corder, Monticello, KY.; one sister, Korah Cowan Burdine, Somerset, KY.; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arlie Alexander whom she married on May 27, 1928 in Tennessee; one daughter, Joan Turpin; one son, Gene R. Alexander; one brother, Eugene Allen and one son-in-law, Ray Hines.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday September 13, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Don Branscum officiating. Burial will be in Clay Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Thursday September 12, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Coy E. Dick, 80, Puncheon Spur Road passed away Tuesday September 10, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He was born October 30, 1921 in Eubank, KY. a son of the late James Monroe Dick and Arlie Mae (Parks) Dick. He was a WWII US Army Veteran, a machine tool inspector and was of the Church of God Faith.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Mercer) Dick whom he married on July 6, 2002; four daughters, Marilyn (and Donald) Matthews, Amelia, OH., Bertha (and Joseph) Matthews, Cincinnati, OH., Denise Louis, Mason, OH. and Thelma Mercer Black, Eubank, KY.; one sister, Emma Mae Padgett McGuffey, Stanford, KY.; two brothers, Donald Boone Dick. Lebanon, KY. and James Mark Dick, Somerset, KY.; six grandchildren, Time Kersey, Joe Matthews, Jr., Coy Matthews, Sally Anne Louis, Marsha Matthews Barnes & Demetria Matthews and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Elorise Coker Dick who passed was August 16, 2001.; four brothers, Bill Dick, Earl “Jack” Dick, James and Curtis Dick; four sisters, Dorothy Releford, Cloda Reed, Ruby Murphy and Helen Wall.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday September 13, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home with Brother Johnie Waters officiating. Burial will be in Eubank Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Thursday September 12, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris and Hislope Funeral Home.

Military honors by American Legion Post 38.

Louise Keeney, 67, Cotter Ave. passed away Friday September 6, 2002 in Somerset, KY.

She was born December 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Harvey Carrender and Rosie (Turner) Owens. She was a homemaker, a loving mother and attended Buena Vista Baptist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Paul Edward (and Marie) Keeney, Nicholasville, KY., James Jeffery (and Melissa) Keeney, Bronston, KY. and Eugene Curtis (and Barbie) Keeney, Somerset, KY.; three daughters, Carolyn Lavoan  Adkins, Somerset, KY., Charlotte (and Curtis) Carrender, Science Hill, KY. and Christian (and Allen) Boyer, Somerset, KY.; one sister, Gladys Shadoan, Erlanger, KY.; two step sons, Don (and Patsy) Keeney, Bronston, KY. and Charles (and Georgia Faye) Keeney, Nancy, KY.; one step daughter, Barbara (and Raymond) Miller, Bronston, KY.; 12 grandchildren, Summer and Christi Dalton, Craig, Chad, Ciarra, Sasha, Holly and Brittany Keeney, James Edward Price, Ashley Adkins, Teresa Daulton and Charles Carrender; one great grandchild, Autumn Reshay Latham; 10 step grandchildren and 21 step great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arnold Edward Keeney, whom she married in March 1957 in Pulaski County and who passed away April 13, 1977; and one-step grandchild.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday September 10, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Victor Catalino officiating. Burial will be in Mill Spring National Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Monday September 9, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Jeff Muse, 33, Beauchamp Blvd. Passed away September 5, 2002 at his residence.

He was born April 14, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN. the son of Michael Muse and Glenda Muse. He was a 1987 graduate of Pulaski County High School, an avid softball player and a member of Ferguson Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Mounce) Muse, whom he married on October 19, 1991 in Gatlinburg, TN.; his parents; his Father and mother-in-law; one sisters, Teresa (and Bret) Brummett, Somerset, KY.; one niece, Karcyn Brummett, Somerset, KY.; one nephew, Tyler Brummett, Somerset, Ky.; his maternal grandmother, Elsie Wilson, Somerset, KY.; two special cousins, Jonna Stayton and Jamie Hannah; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Delno Wilson; Paternal grandparents, Terrell and Grace Muse.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Monday September 9, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Bobby Slagle, Brother, David Muse and Brother Russell Janes officiating. Burial will be in Somerset Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 P. M. Sunday September 8, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Vida Ella Owen, 95, Owenton Manor Owenton, KY., formerly of the Burnetta Community, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2002 at Owenton Manor.

She was born September 11, 1906 in Burnetta, KY. a daughter of the late V. L. Burton and Margaret (Parton) Burton. She was a homemaker and a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Nancy, KY.

Vida is survived by one son, Wendell (and Regena) Owen, Florence, KY.; one sister, Beatrice Anderson, Burnetta Community; five grandchildren, Staci Owen, Stephanie Rose, Steven Owen, Shellie Light and Missi Woolridge and  12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Owen whom she married in 1935 in Burnetta Community and who passed away in 1976; one son, Morris Owen; 2 brothers, George and James Burton; 2 sisters, Pearlie Burton and Sidney Dick.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday September 7, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral home with Brother Neal Wade officiating. Burial will be in Burnetta Cemetery, Visitation will be after 6:00 P. M. Friday September 6, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 5, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. C. E. Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in the Science Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Wednesday September 4, 2002 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Ella B. (Hughes) Keith, 72, Ellison-Pulaski Road passed away Saturday August 31, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born February 27, 1930 in Hazard, KY. a daughter of the late James Everett Hughes and Louise (Pennington) Hughes. She was a retired School Bus Driver for Logan County School System and a Member of Bogletown Pentecostal Church of God.

Ella is survived by her husband of 55 years, Noel Keith; three sons, James (and Cheryl) Keith, Eubank, KY., Charles (and Connie) Keith, Switzer, WV. and Michael (and Rose) Keith, Eubank, KY.; three daughters, Charlene (and Bill) Creakman, Crooked Creek, WV., Carmel (and Johnny) Johnson, Omar, WV. and Brenda (and James) Dennison, Sutton, WV.; three brothers, Kenneth (and Juanita) Hughes, New Port, MI., Mitchell (and Peggy) Hughes, Nancy. KY. and Dallas (and Gail) Hughes, Nancy. KY.; one sister, Norma Hughes Hawkins, Sarah Ann, WV.; 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one adopted great grandson, Sean Keith who is at home; a host of nieces and nephews; two step grandchildren and one step great granddaughter.

Her parents and one grandson, James Timothy Keith, preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Monday September 2, 2002 at Bogletown Pentecostal Church of God with Pastor Tim Dishman and Brother Dorman Oakes officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens Pecks Mill, WV. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 9:00 P. M. Sunday September 1, 2002 at Bogletown Pentecostal Church of God.

Larry Glenn Phelps, 35, White Oak Circle passed away Wednesday August 28, 2002 as the result of an accident.

He was born, May 18, 1967 in Somerset, KY. a son of the late Cyrus Phelps and Alta (Haste) Phelps. He was a car detailer at Tri-City Motors and a member of Bethelridge United Methodist Church.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mindy R. (Daulton) Phelps whom he married on May 21, 1990 in Casey County, KY.; his mother, Alta Phelps; four sons, Darrell David Glenn Phelps, Larry Edward Michael Phelps, Joshua Daniel Ryan Phelps and Jacob Matthew Scott Phelps, all of Somerset, KY.; one brother, Gary Lee Phelps, Arlington, VA.; three sisters, Karen Frances Luttrell, Liberty, KY., Sherry Lynn Cox, Liberty, KY. and  Amelia Gay Vaught, Bethelridge, KY; several aunts , uncles nieces and nephews.

His father and one son, Justin Cole, preceded him in death.  

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Monday September 2, 2002 at Bethelridge Methodist Church with Brother David Eastham officiating. Burial will be in Bethelridge Cemetery. Visitation will be after 7:00 P.M. Sunday September 1, 2002 at the Memory chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home. 

Rose Anna (Daws) Daulton, 82, Daws Ridge Road passed away Thursday August 29, 2002 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

She was born November 1, 1919 in Naomi, KY. a daughter of the late James Edward Daws and Versie (Burton) Daws. She was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother and a member of Naomi Church of the Nazarene Nancy, KY.

Rose is survived by two sons, Winford B. (And Alene) Daulton, Fairmount, In. and Roy Lee Daulton, Nancy, KY.; seven daughters, Rose V. Malone Ypsilanti, Mi., Lois J. (and Wendell) Baize, Crown Point, IN., Clarence A. Tarter, Nancy, Ky., Betty L. (and Robert) Armstrong, Science Hill, KY., Dean (and Kennith) Henderson, Science Hill, KY., Diann (and James) C. Nevels Springfield, MO. and Barbara (and Ronald) Johnson, Nancy, KY.; two sisters-in-law, Monite Daws, Somerset, Ky. and Mickey Daws, Kettering, OH.; 22 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bert Lee Daulton whom she married on December 19, 1935 in Somerset, KY. by John Sherman Cooper; one son, James C. Daulton; 2 sons-in law, Wiley J. Tarter and John R. Malone; 2 brothers, Akrey and Emery Daws; 3 sisters, Zennie Hines, Leva Sams and Irene Bycofski; one daughter-in-law, Betty Brown Daulton.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday September 2, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Gene Wells and & Carol Edge officiating. Burial will be in Norfleet Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 P. M. Sunday September 1, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Norlfeet Cemetery Fund c/o Tim Tarter.

Armilda Thompson, 86, Hwy. 837 Mintonville, KY. passed away Thursday August 29, 2002 at Somerset Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born March 12, 1916 a daughter of the late Cyrus Wesley Sr, and Lucille Belle (Wesley) Wesley. She was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother and a lifetime member of Carter Ridge Baptist Church.

She is survived by four sons, James (and Joyce) Thompson, Frankiln, IN., Ronnie (and Kathy) Thompson, Somerset, KY., Ben Thompson, Dayton, OH. and Merrell (and Virginia) Thompson, Slaughter, Ky.; eight daughters, Edna (and Brad) Seymour, Blanchester, OH., Norma Jean Coner, Somerset, KY., Lela Genece Wiles, Somerset, KY., Juritha (And Ronald) Beshears, Somerset, KY., Fayrene (and Dale) Hopper, Covington, KY., Donna (and Marion) Mink, Somerset, KY. Marsha (and Tim) Chaney, Hamilton, OH. and Felicia (and Johnny) Orme, Covington, KY.; two brothers, Cyrus Jr. (and Ruth) Wesley, Mintonville, Ky. and Edger (and Verlene) Wesley, Florida; 55 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charlie A. Thompson whom she married on December 7, 1930 in Mintonville, KY. and who passed away October 12, 1994; two sons, Jerrell and Fred Thompson; one daughter, Evelene Yaden; one grandson, Lance; one brother, Edmond Wesley; three sisters, Marie Pitman, Fannie Pearle Wesley and Edith Dick.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Sunday September 1, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Brother Richard Owens and Brother Randy Wiles officiating. Burial will be in Carter Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 P. M. Saturday August 31, 2002 at the Memory Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Carter Ridge Cemetery Fund.