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BETTY HENSLEY
Mrs. Betty Jean Wiley Hensley, 77, of Holmes Street, Frankfort, wife of Harold Hensley, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington after a short illness.
Betty was born July 31, 1933 in Woodford County, the daughter of the late Estill Wiley Sr. and Lillie Katherine Shields.
She was a homemaker and a member of Camp Pleasant Baptist Church.
Besides of husband of 36 years, she is survived by: a son, Donald Leslie Jividen Jr. of Harrodsburg; a brother, Estill (Sue) Wiley Jr. of Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Lydia Jividen; two special cousins, Beulah Wiley Franks and Hazel Shields Centers; and two good friends, Ruth Ann Hazlett and Karen Fannin.
Funeral services will be conducted by Brother Don Karsner at Harrod Brothers Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Burial was Wednesday in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Woodford County.
Arrangements were under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home.
GERALDINE REYNOLDS
Geraldine Mae Lucas Reynolds, 66, of Wilmore died Friday, December 3, 2010.
A native of Kenton County, she was born April 7, 1944, to the late Paul Cecil and Annie Yates Lucas.
She is survived by: children, Anna (Dale) Chaney of Illinois, John (Sandy) Angel of Lawrenceburg, Christopher Reynolds of Wilmore, and Bryant Angel of Harrodsburg; sister, Annie Pauline (Ronald) Taylor of Cincinnati; brother Paul (Rhonda) Lucas of Florence; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Private family service.
JOHN ROBINSON
John Astor Robinson, 90, widower of Lucille Robinson of Broken Arrow, OK, formerly of Kentucky, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at his home in Broken Arrow.
Born February 15, 1920 in Three Links, KY, he was the son of the late John E. and Lucretia Alcorn Robinson.
He was an Army Staff Sgt. veteran of WWII and had retired to Punta Gorda, FL, after owning and operating several restaurants in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. John was a member of the Cedar Ridge Christian Church, Broken Arrow, and had been a member of the Wyoming, OH, Masonic Lodge for over 50 years.
Survivors include: a daughter, Patricia Ann (Dan) Gaskins of Broken Arrow, OK; two brothers, Elmer (Doris) Robinson, Cincinnati, OH, and Clyde Robinson, Independence, KY; one sister, Lela (Elwood) Roberts, Frankfort, KY; two grandsons, Bryan Gaskins, Lithia, FL, and Matthew Gaskins, Oliver Springs, TN; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 10, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by Ken Klemme with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg.
KEISHA SHELTON
Keisha Ann Shelton, 32, of 1231 Colorado Drive, Lexington, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010.
Born June 20, 1978 at Morehead, Keisha was the daughter of Eugene Thompson of Salt Lick, and Viola Richardson of Frenchburg.
She was a former Bio-Med manager with the Lexington Clinic and was a member of the Salt Lick First Church Of God.
Survivors include: her husband, Jeff Shelton of Lexington; a son, Jacob Harley Armstrong of Lexington; her father, Eugene (Shelly) Thompson of Salt Lick; her mother, Viola Kay (Dennis) Richardson of Frenchburg; three sisters, Brittany Sharee (Scott) Armstrong of Harrodsburg, Tina Michelle Armstrong of Greenville, IL and Tireney Danielle Richardson of Frenchburg, three brothers, Tim (Rachelle) Thompson of Salt Lick, Chase Richardson of Frenchburg, and Joseph (Robin) Adams, Grayson; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and her loving dog and companion, Wendy.
Preceding her in death were a brother, Roger Garrett Thompson, maternal grandparents, Charlie and Eula Oliver and paternal grandparents, Estill and Annmary Thompson.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the Salt Lick First Church Of God with Rev. Vernon Lambert officiating. Burial followed at Esteppe Cemetery
in Rowan County.
Services were under the direction of Powell Funeral Home at Salt Lick.
ROBERT WARREN
Robert “Butch” Warren, 71, Owenton, formerly of Mercer County, husband of Joyce Ransdell Warren, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010.
Born March 13, 1939 in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Herbert Ellis and Elizabeth (Powell) Warren. He was a retired Kentucky Dept. of Education employee and was a member of the Grant Co. Church of Christ.
Survivors other than his wife include: one daughter, Susan (David) McKee of Shelbyville; two sons, Keith (Pattie) Warren of Atwood, OK, and John (Kim) Warren of Mercer County; one sister, Peggy Roark of Harrodsburg; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Evan Hardison.
Funeral services were Dec. 15, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel officiated by Mike Justice and Jerry Carmichael. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Salvisa.
Pallbearers were Keith, John, Samuel, and John Morgan Warren, Jeremy White , Ricky Peyton, Ron Gastineau, and David McKee. Honorary bearers were Ashley Fields, Amanda Royalty, Emily Smith, Gloria Manuel, and Erin Warren.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Owenton Church of Christ.
JAMES CLAUNCH
James D. “Jakie” Claunch, 92, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore. Born March 10, 1918 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Jakie and Eunie Hatchell Claunch. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater and was retired from Kroger. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Opal Patterson Claunch and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Dr. Robert DeFoor officiating. Burial with military Honors will be in Spring Hill Cemetery
with Huntley Royalty, Billy Claunch, Dale Darland, Brad Barnett, Chad Barnett, Wayne Hart, Chuck Robinson, and Chris Holderman serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Garnett Mobley, Aaron Gray, Larry Royalty, Monte Hart, Darty Hart, John Trisler, Bob Hunt, Genie Sims, and Doug Robinson.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the hour of service Thursday, December 23 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home.
ANN DEAN
Ann Benard Dean, 65, Willisburg, widow of R. T. Dean, Jr., died Thursday, Dec. 16, at her home.
Born Oct. 16, 1945 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Edith (Davidson) Young. She was a retired Matsushita employee and was a member of the Salvisa Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one son, R. T. “Tommy” Dean III of Willisburg; one sister, Saundra Powell of TN; two brothers, J. C. Young and Michael Young both of Mercer Co; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Hatch.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel officiated by Terry Morrison, Gil Duffee and John Kesel. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Salvisa.
Pallbearers were Ricky Young, Sac Hume, Josh Horn, David Waters, James Robert Hughes, R. T. Dean IV, George Herring, and Mitch Hensley. Honorary bearers were Darrell Combs, Benjamin Somer, Doug Smothers, Ricky Merriman, Chelsea Dean, Debbie Hart Seifert, Hope Hayden, Michelle Waters, Trent Young, Leslie Long, Tim Darland, Gary Gamble, Sandy Drury, and Missy Gamble.
WALTER DYRCZ
Walter A. Dyrcz, husband of Sally A. Dyrcz, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital after a short illness. He was born June 8, 1924 in Chicago, IL. After military service to his country, he attended Marquette University and became a licensed orthotist and established the Central Brace Company which he owned and operated for 35 years. During those years he served all Lexington area hospitals including Cardinal Hill and Shriner’s Hospital for Children. He also helped form a state chapter of the American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association, serving as President for two terms. He was the past President of the Lexington Bowling Association and was inducted to the Bowling Hall of Fame in 1995.
He is survived by his wife, Sally, to whom he was married for 60 years; son Walter Barry Dyrcz and daughter Elizabeth Dyrcz Spicer. Also surviving is his sister, Eleanor Sowa of Woodstock, IL and brother, Stanley Dyrcz of Decatur, MI. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a life long member of St. Peter’s Church in Lexington.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at Milward-Southland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1900 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40502 or St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 153 Barr St. Lexington, KY 40507.
GLENN FLYNN
Glenn G. Flynn, 64, died Saturday December 18, 2010 at the Markey Cancer Center hospice unit in Lexington.
Born in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Dr. Glenn G. and Hazel Flynn.
Mr. Flynn was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and Eastern Kentucky State University. He served in the USAF and recently retired from the Kentucky Dept. of Insurance Fraud Division.
Mr. Flynn is survived by his siblings, Jenny F. Darsie, Lexington, and Judy (Frank) Parente, Falls Church, VA, Janet (Mike) Pay, Pasadena, TX, and William L. Flynn, Cumming, GA; along with several nieces and nephews.
A private service for family and friends will be held in his memory at a later date. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504 or Markey Cancer Center, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main Street in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
TIFFANY HARRISON
Tiffany Amber Harrison, 24, Stanford, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 at her home in Stanford. Born May 14, 1986 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of Ronnie Dale Hartman and Georgia Baugh Hartman.
She had worked as a teacher’s aide and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg.
Survivors other than her parents include: two daughters: Sierra Adams and Brianna Flannery of Stanford; two sisters: Anita Cheatham and Tanya Devine of Stanford and three brothers: Jeffrey Raider of Stanford, Freddie Ray Raider and Bronson Hartman both of Parksville.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel officiated by Harley Humpfleet. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
DONNA HIGGINBOTHAM
Donna Gayle Higginbotham, 64, of Harrodsburg, widow of Jerry Higginbotham died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 29, 1946 in Mercer County, Donna was the daughter of the late John T. and Annelle Cosby Thompson. She was an employee of the Gateway Grocery Store and attended the Shakertown Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters: Tammy Higginbotham Nichols of Danville and Carla Higginbotham of Harrodsburg, one brother: Lee (Pam) Thompson of Harrodsburg and two sisters: Ann (Lonnie) Harley and Pam (Steve) Lyons both of Harrodsburg. She is also survived by two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two aunts and several cousins.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at the Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Smith officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery
with Sonny Thompson, Paul Harley, John Michael Lyons, Jordon Lyons, Chris Higginbotham and Kevin Higginbotham serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Harley, John Caroll Spaulding, Steven Reed, Lee Thompson, Lonnie Harley, Stephen Lyons, Nathan Nichols and Michael Higginbotham.
FREDDIE JOHNSON
Freddie Kramer Johnson, age 70, of Versailles, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Lawrenceburg to the late Sylvester and Evelyn Price Johnson. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church; attended Lincoln Institute; and was retired from Joseph E. Seagram’s Distillery in Lawrenceburg.
He is survived by: his wife of 43 years, Doris Smith Johnson; two daughters, Donna Johnson and Kim Johnson; a grandson, Thomas Logan, all of Versailles; two sisters, Jewell (Freddie) Brown, Harrodsburg, Wanda (Gary) Brown, Versailles; four brothers, Sherman (Donna) Johnson, New Jersey, Rudy Johnson, Lawrenceburg, Vaughn (Vanessa) Johnson, Winchester, Kurk (Tomi) Johnson, Marietta, GA; two aunts, Darnella Johnson, San Diego, CA, and Rebecca Gray, Lawrenceburg; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Monica Johnson Smith.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, December 20, 2010 at the Evergreen Baptist Church with Rev. John K. Cunningham and Rev. John Short officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Casketbearers were Sherman Johnson, Kurk Johnson, Vaughn Johnson, Rudy Johnson, Gary Brown, Freddie Brown, and Doug Smith.
Honorary Bearers were Ryan Johnson, Rudy Johnson Jr. Robert Stromberg, Garion Brown, Wyatt Cunningham, and Raymond Pennington.
ANNE NOOE
Anne Witherspoon Nooe (Mrs. Roger Mitchell Nooe, Sr.) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2010 in Ormond Beach, Florida at her son, Franklin’s home. Mrs. Nooe celebrated her 91st birthday on November 30th of this year. In declining health for the past few years, Anne enjoyed long winter visits with Franklin and his family. She was a life-long member of Harrodsburg Christian Church. Anne enjoyed travel during her long and productive life; however, her heart never strayed far from her beloved hometown of Harrodsburg and Mercer County. Once in London, England her daughter overheard mom asking a police “bobby,” have you ever had the privilege of visiting my hometown of Harrodsburg, Kentucky?” Anne was the daughter of Martin and Margaret Witherspoon Walker. After the death of her mother when Anne was age two years, she went to live with an aunt, “Mama Julia.” She grew up in Harrodsburg and lived all but four years of he life in the Witherspoon family homeplace. She described her life as a youngster as “a charmed life, sheltered and protected by the loving arms of Mother Julia and Daddy John I.”
In 1936, Anne married her high school beau, Roger Mitchell Nooe, Sr., and together they reared three children. She valued family highly and hosted many family dinners and always welcomed her children’s friends into her home. she was a fulltime homemaker, creating a productive and active life for her family, but also finding time to work at the Louisville Store, Fort Harrod and auctions to help support her family. With her deeply held value of service to others, she also accepted numerous volunteer assignments. She served as Scout Den Mother, PTA President, Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF) coordinator, Women’s Club member, volunteer at Kentucky State Hospital and engaged in numerous service activities. Throughout her adult life, long before consignment shops became popular Anne recognized the practical value of sharing food and recycling clothing, household goods and toys. She had an unbelievable skill for mating items with people’s needs.
After her children left for the college studies, she became an employee of the Southern Bluegrass Comprehensive Care Center and decided to attend college at the University of Kentucky, Somerset extension site where she earned an Associate Degree in social work. At the Comprehensive Care Center, she was dedicated to helping develop and operate “Rainbow House” a partial hospitalization or day care facility for persons with severe and persistence mental illness. She always conveyed a strong sense of empathy and was a tireless advocate for “my people.”
Throughout her productive and satisfying career, Anne developed a number of innovative and successful programs. A favorite was the Community Appreciation Thanksgiving Dinner sponsored by the Comprehensive Care Center. This dinner grew in attendance “from preparing two turkeys’ to feeding as many as 400 guests including clients, community residents, heath providers and elected officials.
For her tireless efforts, Mrs. Nooe received many local and statewide recognitions and awards ranging from Kentucky Colonel to declaration of the “Anne Nooe Day” in 2009. Perhaps most meaningful was the Rainbow House being renamed “The Anne Nooe Therapeutic Rehabilitation Center.”
In addition to her professional life, Anne was passionate about her hobbies. At 83 years of age, she continued to ride her bicycle to work, regardless of weather. When a swimming pool was available, Anne swam regularly, often pushing the season into late October. She was an avid bridge player; family folklore has it that Anne would not schedule carpal tunnel surgery until she accidentally dropped the ace of spades confirming a need for the operation.
Children and animals held a special place in Anne’s heart. Her house was filled with toys and she delighted in children’s visits. Her Samoyed dogs, always named Cossack, were well treated. She enjoyed her home and its abundance of flowers and in her later years especially loved sitting on the porch visiting with friends. She enjoyed politics and stayed current regarding local and national events. She was once described as having never met a Kentucky newspaper that she didn’t like. She routinely quoted the Harrodsburg Herald, Lexington Herald and Courier Journal.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nooe was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Mitchell Nooe, Sr., grandson, R. Mitchell Nooe, III, and brother Martin Edward Walker. Mrs. Nooe is survived by three children, Roger M. Nooe Jr. and wife Carol of Knoxville, Tennessee, Julia Anne Nooe, of Asheville, North Carolina and Franklin Witherspoon Nooe and Sue Line of Ormond Beach, Florida; six grandchildren, Lindsay Anne Nooe Harrell, M. D. and husband David Harrell, M. D. in Knoxville, Ashley Nooe Castotena in Ormond Beach, Anne Olsen and Mark Olsen in Asheville, Evan Nooe and Darin Nooe in Ormond Beach; and five great grand children, James Matthew, Miriam Virginia, and Madeline Jane Harrell, Thalia Ariana and Mya Illiana Castorena; three nieces, Shirley Walker, Jean Miller and Elizabeth Hulette, and special friends Delmer and Delores Odell.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 Monday evening, December 27, 2010 in the Ransdell Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. December 28, 2010 in the Harrodsburg Christian Church with Rev. Mark Thompson and Rev. Rollin Tarter officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Delmer Odell, Bill Watts, Tim Bryant, Mark Olsen, Evan Nooe, and Darin Nooe. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Harrodsburg Christian Church, Main St., Harrodsburg, Ky, 40330 or to the R. Mitchell Nooe III Scholarship Fund, Maryville College, Maryville, Tn. 37804. Ransdell Funeral Chapel, 345 East Lexington Street, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, 859-734-4317 is in charge of arrangements.
