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BUD TURNER
Donald Gene “Bud” Turner II, 41, formerly of Junction City, died Friday Nov. 9, 2007 at the Casey County Hospital.
Born Aug. 29, 1966 in Danville, he was a son of Diane King Burton and the late Donald Gene Turner of Junction City.
He was a carpenter and painter, a Navy SeaBee during the Gulf War and was a member of AmVets and the DAV.
In addition to his mother, survivors include: two sons, Bo Kasey Turner of Stanford and Kip Garrett Turner of Casey County; one brother, Charles Edward Turner of Lexington; one sister, Theresa Ann (Mike) Tharp of Gravel Switch and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The funeral was held Tuesday, November 13 at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Arnold officiating. Burial with military Rites by the American Legion was in Wilson Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Simpson, Rick Boynton, Chuck Brown, Mike Taylor, Otis Lee Turner, Rick Smith, and Beau Hay.
Honorary pallbearers were Dale Keith Simpson, Steve Caldwell, Bo and Kip Turner, Mike Tharp, Michael Tharp, Scott Pack, and Steve Burton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may go to the family of Bud Turner to help with expenses.
Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ANITA WATTS
Anita Jane Watts, 71, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 26, 1936 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Strother N. and Gertrude Maddox Watts and was the widow of Lawrence Allan Watts, Sr.
She had been an employee of Central Supply, a member of Magnolia Street Christian Church and was a 1954 graduate of McAfee High School.
Survivors include: two sons, Keith Watts of Lexington and Lawrence Watts, Jr. of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Janet Watts of Harrodsburg; five grandchildren, Jason Keith Watts, Sarah Nichole Watts, Marshal Steven Watts, Tori Elizabeth Watts, and Daniel Brent Watts; one great-grandson, Ian Joseph Watts and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
The funeral was held Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. James Harley officiating. Burial was in New Providence Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark, Gary, Jason, Brent and Carl Thomas Watts and Tommy Estes.
ALBERT WILSON
Albert Wilson, 83 of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Junction City, died Tuesday November 6, 2007 in Cincinnati.
Born May 26, 1924 in McQueary County, he was the son of the late Harlan and Amanda King Wilson.
He was a WWII Army veteran and retired from Corning Glass.
Survivors include a son, Terry (Diane) Wilson of Danville, three daughters, Tammy Parks of Harrodsburg, Wilda Randolph of Cincinnati, OH, and Barbara (Dale) England of Maynardsville, TN, a brother, Charlie (Doris) Wilson of Junction City, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, November 9, at the Stith Funeral Home and Family Center, Junction City. Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-9 pm Thursday.
FLOYD WOODS
Floyd Woods, 93, of Danville, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center.
Born March 7, 1914, in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Richard and Ida Stultz Woods and was the husband of the late Viola Stenman Woods.
He lived in Buffalo, NY for many years where he worked at Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. and later was a Deputy Sheriff in Erie County, NY. After retiring, he moved back to Kentucky.
Survivors include: two sisters, Martha Burkett of Pennsylvania and Ginny Sands of Ohio; eight nephews, six nieces and several great-nephews and nieces.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
The funeral was held Nov. 8, 2007, at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Ken Walker officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heritage Hospice PO Box 1213, Danville, KY 40423.
HAROLD BOYD
Harold Boyd, 83, of Danville, formerly of Stanford, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in Danville.
Born Feb. 26, 1924, in Boyle County, he was a son of the late John Henry Boyd and Plina R. Baker Boyd and was the husband of Ida C. Jenkins Boyd.
He was a farmer, handyman, a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a World War II Navy Veteran.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: one son, Wendell Boyd of Dover, TN; five grandchildren, Todd Boyd of Moreland, Doug Darland and Trish Claunch, both of Harrodsburg, A. J. Young of Benton, and Nick Ryan of Clarksville, TN and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Camp Nelson National Cemetery
with Pastor Donald Garland officiating.
Burial was in Camp Nelson National Cemetery
with military honors by the US Naval Honor Guard.
Pallbearers were Todd Boyd, Doug Darland, Chester Kavanaugh, Joe Thomas, JT Thomas, and Clifton Boyd.
Memorial contributions are to be made to Awana of Moreland First Baptist Church, 501 Community Center Drive, Hustonville, KY 40437.
R. C. COSLOW
Robert Charles “R. C.” Coslow, 78, of Willisburg, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 at his residence.
Born July 8, 1929 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Lee and Mattie Ross Coslow and was the husband of Alma Baker Coslow.
He was a member of the Willisburg Church of Christ, a retired farmer and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: two daughters, Marilyn Coslow of Harrodsburg and Denise (Mark) Terrell of Willisburg and two grandsons, Derek and David Terrell, both of Willisburg.
The funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Carey & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Burnice Richardson officiating.
Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery
with full military rites by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
Pallbearers were David Coslow, Lonnie Thompson, Jerry Darland, Joe Cain, Hughes Coslow and Shirley Yeast.
Honorary pallbearers were his grandsons.
VERNA DEVINE
Verna Devine, 57, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at her home.
Born March 19, 1950 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late G. C. and Shannon (Wilson) Farney and was the wife of Thomas “Tom” Devine.
She was a retired secretary and bookkeeper having worked at Danville High School & the Mercer County Schools Guidance Office.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: one daughter, Kristen Nicole Devine of Lexington; three sisters, Virginia Lou Camic of Danville, Patsy Harshbarger of Tampa, FL, and Rose Brogli of Raleigh, NC; one step son, Doug Devine of Satellite Beach, FL; one step daughter, Cari Perkins of Harrodsburg and four step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Roma Jean Reed and Marlene Early.
The funeral was Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel with Bud Brogli and Don Harshbarger officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dennis Tyler, David Taylor, Larry Peyton, Jimmy Overall, Genie Sims, and Larry Cotton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice, P.O. Box 1213, Danville, KY 40422.
ORPHA HAWKINS
Orpha Pearl Hawkins, 77, of Springfield, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 at the Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.
She was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Jessie Darnell Yates.
Survivors include: two daughters, Linda Hawkins and Jenny Peters of FL; two sons, Stanley Glenn Hawkins of Nicholasville and James Anthony Hawkins of TX; five sisters, Nettie Lanham and Betty Royalty of Springfield, Mary Mattingly of Louisville, Margaret Mercer of Versailles and Edna Wetherby of Ft. Gaines, FL and one brother, Kenneth (Bud) Yates of Springfield.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas (Tim), Harvey and Joseph Yates and a sister, Vena Stine.
The funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
LOUISE JOHNSON
Louise Beckley Johnson, 92, of Winchester, formerly of Lexington, widow of Ishmael Johnson, died on Saturday November 17, 2007 at the Winchester Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Estill County on July 18, 1915 to the late John and Seafronia Stewart Beckley.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Lexington.
Survivors include: four daughters, Emma Crowe of Lexington, Betty Aubrey and Brenda Potts of Winchester, and Joyce Carter of Cincinnati; seven sons, Howard Johnson of Falmouth, Donnie Johnson of Harrodsburg, Delmer Johnson of Paris, Billy Johnson and James Johnson of Winchester, Elmer Johnson of Heath, OH, and Bobby Johnson of Charlotte, NC; 24 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Emma Flannery of Estill County and Lizzie Couch of Dayton, OH; two brothers, Ward Beckley of TN and Omer Beckley of Estill County.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eliza Noe and Fannie Noe, and four brothers, Willie, Eddie, Ancel and Elba Beckley.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 19, at the Scobee Funeral Home in Winchester by Rev. Henry Johnson. Burial was in Winchester Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Johnson's grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be the Winchester Center for Health and Rehabilitation nurses and staff.
SHARON PERRIN
Sharon Kaye Perrin, 43, of Mt. Vernon died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.
Born in Harrodsburg Sept. 19, 1964, she was the daughter of Clarence Griffin of Crab Orchard and the late Mattie Treadway Griffin.
She was a certified nursing assistant.
Survivors include: her husband, James Lynn Perrin; two sons, John Ryan of Crab Orchard and Joey Miller of Orlando; a daughter, Evelyn Warren of Somerset; six grandchildren, John Ryan Jr., Kaitlyn Polston, Sara Ryan, Aliza Johnson, and Jeremiah and Clayton Nathaniel Powell.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Dale Griffin.
Funeral services were held Nov. 12 at First Baptist Church of Yosemite by the Rev. Joe Warren and Rev. Gene Gentry. Burial was in First Baptist Church of Yosemite Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jamie Perrin, Eric Penix, Kenny and Kevin Griffin, Gary Wayne King and Kenny Miller.
Bartle Funeral Home, Liberty, was in charge of arrangements.
