Posted: 2/23/2010
FULLENWIDER WADDY -- Edgar W. Fullenwider II , 61, of Waddy, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville. NETHERY SHELBYVILLE -- Ferrell Nethery, 59, died Sunday, March 7, 2010. Hall-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. RIGGLE LOUISVILLE -- Steven David Riggle, 26, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, March 4, 2010. The funeral ceremony to celebrate Steven's life is 1 p.m. Monday, March 8, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive, with interment in Historic Middletown Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, 2-7 p.m. and after 11 a.m. Monday. DOUGLAS SHELBYVILLE -- Carolyn B. Douglas, 76, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Crestview Care and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Shelby County, she was the daughter of the late James and Lorena Mae Barbour Bailey and the widow of Carl "Bugzy" Douglas. A member of First Christian Church, she was the former owner and operator of the Shelbyville Coin Laundry, and she was a retired employee of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sons Randell Douglas and Carl Ray "Buster" Douglas. Survivors include a son, Mike Douglas, of Shelbyville; brothers Jimmy Bailey of Shelbyville, Lewis Bailey of Bagdad, and Bill Bailey of Georgetown; sisters Betty Newton of Bagdad, Dorothy Lyons of Pleasureville, and Wilma Waits of Covington; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. Monday, March 8, at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Mike Gatton officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Visitation at Hall-Taylor is from 2 until 8 p.m., Sunday. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to First Christian Church.
He worked many years at Continental Conveyor as an engineer.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Fullenwider, Waddy; a nephew, Jimmie Fullendwider III, of Louisville; and cousins Bob and Susan Price, of Shelbyville, Ann Ashby, of Shelbyville, Betty Robbins of Memphis, Tenn., and Harold Stanley III, of Colorado.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, at Grove Hill Cemetery Chapel with the Rev. Jim Robinson officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Simpsonville Christian Church.
He was an employee of Purnell's of Simpsonville, a member of Southeast Christian Church and was an avid UK fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Keith "Bobby" Riggle Sr.
He is survived by the loves of his life, Autumn Rogers and his daughter, Allyson Riggle; his mother, Vicki Dennison; a brother, Keith Riggle; a sister, Kimberly (Robbie) Jeffries; grandmothers Wanda Riggle and Jane Sims. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Steven Riggle Memorial Fund at any Republic Bank.AUXIER
SHELBYVILLE -- Cathy Wibbels Auxier, 51, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit in Louisville.
She was a former paramedic/cardiac technician and was a clinical specialist in cardiac rhythm disease for Medtronic.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Gilmore and Mary Boston Wibbels.
She is survived by her husband, Anthony L. "Tony" Auxier; a daughter, Ella Nicole Auxier, of Shelbyville; a son, Timothy Robert "Timmy" Auxier, Louisville; grandson Nicholas Auxier, Shelbyville; sisters Billie (Don) Flannery, Lawrenceburg, Mary Frances "Frankie" (Bill) Regenauer, Louisville, and Linda W. Capito, Smithfield; brothers Thomas E. Wibbels and Herman A.(Dorieen) Wibbels, both of Louisville, and James Scott (Jackie) Wibbels, Shelbyville.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at Shannon Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Ella Nicole Auxier Education Fund, c/o Citizens Union Bank, P.O. Box 189, Shelbyville, KY 40066, or Hosparus, P.O. Box 35425, Louisville, KY 40232.STIVERS
SHELBYVILLE -- Leslie Wilson Stivers, 43, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in Louisville.
He was an administrative assistant librarian with Kentucky Department of Library and Archives. He was an active member of the 123rd Force Support Squadron with the Kentucky Air National Guard of Louisville.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Land Stivers; daughters Leslie Marie Stivers and Melissa Corine West, both of Shelbyville, and Amanda Brooke (Derek) West-Dresel, Jeffersontown; his parents, Randall C. and Freda Bustle Stivers, Shelbyville; a sister, Robin (Jeff) Swafford, Richmond; a half-sister, Anna Gray Seiple, of Columbus, Ind.; two grandchildren, Landon William England and Lexi Renee Dresel, both of Jeffersontown; thre nieces and two nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, at Shannon Funeral Home with Chaplain Tom Curry officiating. Visitation is 3 until 9 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
GROLMES
SHELBYVILLE -- Joseph E. Grolmes, 93, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in Shelbyville.
He was a member of the Catholic Church of the Annunciation, was retired from International Harvester and WAS a veteran of US Army, serving in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia S. Grolmes, Shelbyville; a son, Michael Grolmes, Simpsonville; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, at the Catholic Church of the Annunciation. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Louisville.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Catholic Church of the Annunciation.
He was an administrative assistant librarian with Kentucky Department of Library and Archives. He was an active member of the 123rd Force Support Squadron with the Kentucky Air National Guard of Louisville.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Land Stivers; daughters Leslie Marie Stivers and Melissa Corine West, both of Shelbyville, and Amanda Brooke (Derek) West-Dresel, Jeffersontown; his parents, Randall C. and Freda Bustle Stivers, Shelbyville; a sister, Robin (Jeff) Swafford, Richmond; a half-sister, Anna Gray Seiple, of Columbus, Ind.; two grandchildren, Landon William England and Lexi Renee Dresel, both of Jeffersontown; thre nieces and two nephews.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, at Shannon Funeral Home with Chaplain Tom Curry officiating. Visitation is 3 until 9 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
MONTGOMERY
SHELBYVILLE -- Helen T. Montgomery, 85, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in Shelbyville. She was a retired customer service clerk with Kentucky Utilities and a member of Shelbyville First Christian Church, where she had been active in the Christian Women's Fellowship. She was founder of the Jenny Benedict Circle of King's Daughters, a member of the Breast Cancer Support Group and the Shelbyville Business and Professional Women. She was also Hospice volunteer, used to teach knitting classes at Lawson's Department Store, and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She served at least 10 years as a church camp counselor at Camp Otonka in Versailles and was the self-described "Mayor of Ashland Avenue," having lived there for more than 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred C. Tichenor Sr. and Mattye Lee Stout Tichenor, and her sister, Virginia T. Shannon.
Survivors include sons John W. (Pat) Montgomery, of Shelbyville, and Robert M. "Bob" (Bari) Montgomery, of Birmingham, Ala.; a brother, Fred C. Tichenor Jr., of Perry Park; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and nine nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, at Shannon Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Moffatt and the Rev. Jesse Baxter officiating. Visitation is 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. There will also be a Jenny Benedict Circle service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
SHELBYVILLE -- Joseph E. Grolmes, 93, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in Shelbyville.
He was a member of the Catholic Church of the Annunciation, was retired from International Harvester and WAS a veteran of US Army, serving in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia S. Grolmes, Shelbyville; a son, Michael Grolmes, Simpsonville; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, at the Catholic Church of the Annunciation. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Louisville.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Catholic Church of the Annunciation.
CAMMACK
HUBER
SHELBYVILLE -- Gerald E. "Jerry" Huber, 62, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
He was a retired Appeals Officer for the IRS after 32 years of service, a self-employed CPA, and also served for the United States Coast Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Marjorie Huber.
Jerry is survived by his wife, the former Rebecca Clasby; daughters Amy (Scott) Preher and Jennifer (Todd) Preher; a son, Jason Huber; and five grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Nathan, Emma and Jackson Preher.
The funeral was March 2 at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
HARRIS
CONDOR
SHELBYVILLE -- Bessie Mae Waits Conder, 77, of Shelbyville, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Arthur Waits and Edith Elizabeth Martin Waits.
Survivors include sons Gayle Ray Murphy of Mt. Eden, Mike Murphy of Shelbyville, James Allen Murphy of Lawrenceburg, Barry Eugene Murphy of Shelbyville, and Obie Murphy of Mt. Eden; daughters Diana Coleman and Sharon Louise Lefler, both of Mt. Eden; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Feb. 24 at Bagdad Cemetery.
Shannon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
PARKER
SHELBYVILLE -- Elizabeth D. Parker, 86, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Shelbyville. She was a retired seamstress from Lee-McClain Company. She was also a member of Shelbyville First Baptist Church, where she had been active in the Young-At-Heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Ellis Darland and Betty Ann Keeling Darland; brothers Parker Lee Darland and William Edgar Darland; a daughter, Jean Mitchell; and her husband, Lindsey Thomas Parker.
She is survived by sisters Sue Ann Bottom, of Shelbyville, Louise Stephenson, Louisville, and Bernice (Frank) Osborne of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; a brother, Randell (Thelma) Darland, of Salvisa; grandchildren Valerie Mitchell, of Elmburg, and Brian Mitchell, of Stamford, Conn.; her great-grandchildren, Travis Green, of Elmburg, and Jordyn McKinney, of Blacksburg, Va.; and her sisters-in-law, Ruth Jean Darland, of Shelbyville, and Bessie Klein, of Crestwood.
The funeral was Feb. 24 at Shannon Funeral Home with Dr. Geoffrey McGillen, the Rev. Jesse Baxter and Dr. Frank Osborne officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus.
BROOKS
SHELBYVILLE -- Judy Harrod Brooks, 64, died Saturday, Feb 20, 2010, in Shelbyville.
She had been an administrative assistant for Judge Mike Harrod's office. She was also a member of Shelby Christian Church, the Hempridge Homemakers, where she was a past president, and the Shelby County Cattleman's Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Wade Harrod and Pauline Deim Harrod. She is survived by her husband, Ellis Brook,s of Shelbyville; a daughter, Suanne Brooks-Doyle, of Shelbyville; a sister, Debbie Harrod, of Shelbyville; brothers Mike Harrod, of Bagdad, and Greg Harrod, of Parrish, Fla.; and a grandson, Alex Doyle, of Shelbyville.
Services were Feb. 23, at Shannon Funeral Home with Bro. Dave Hamlin and Bro. Vernon Huber officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
SAMPLES
BAGDAD -- Nell Stratton Samples, 92, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Masonic Home Shelbyville.
Born to the late Robert and Kate Miles Stratton in Bagdad, she was the widow of Selbert Samples. A member of Bagdad Baptist Church, where she was active in the Dial Circle, she was a homemaker and former co-owner and operator of Samples Grocery in Bagdad. Nell Samples was also a member of the Shelby County Democratic Woman's Club, Bagdad Homemakers and the Quilting Club.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Leslie Samples, and a brother, Judge Robert J. Stratton.
Survivors include a son, Jack (Michelle) Samples, of Bagdad; a daughter, Joan Thomas (Roger) Nation, of Shelbyville; a brother, Major Eddie (Helen) Stratton, of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Feb. 23, at Bagdad Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Potts, the Rev. Jesse Baxter and the Rev. Kyle Wiley officiating. Burial will be in the Bagdad Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the WHAS Crusade for Children.
RUCKER
SHELBYVILLE --Patsy Rucker, 64, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her home. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church and had worked for Ichikoh Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Benton and Edith Humphrey Rucker, and a sister, Joyce Gribbins.
She is survived by sisters Sue (Tim) McQuillen, Simpsonville, Bobbie Jean (Ben) Spinks, Fairview Heights, Ill., Jennie Cook, Frankfort; and Maxine (Tom) Hardesty, Shelbyville; and a brother, Carl (Joann) Rucker, Campbellsburg.
Funeral services were Feb. 22, at Shannon Funeral Home. Burial was in Defoe Cemetery.
REYNOLDS
EMINENCE -- Tina Louise Reynolds, 51, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her residence in Eminence.
She is survived by her son, William Tracy, of Waddy; daughters Jamie Tracy and Trina Tracy Estes, both of Eminence; brothers Anthony Reynolds, of Shelbyville, and Marvin Reynolds, of Ervin, Texas; sisters Hanna Cordes, of Seymour, Ind., Susan Reynolds, of Shelbyville, Shelia Raisor, of Shelbyville, and Betty Lisby, of Louisville; grandchildren Josie Tracy, Sean Tracy, Aurora Estes, Skyler and Ethan Chesser.
There will be no services at this time. Shannon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family wants to thank the Rev. Bill Brumley for his kindness during this time of loss.
BAILEY
LOUISVILLE -- John Mitchell "Mitch" Bailey III, 82, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Louisville.
He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, a graduate of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He played college baseball while at Transylvania.
He was teacher and coach at Campbellsburg, Henry Central and Eminence before coming to Shelby County, where he coached and taught from 1965-80. He was assistant coach for the 1966 Shelby County High School State Championship basketball team and the 1979 Shelby County High School State Championship baseball team. He served as director of the Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks and Recreation from 1974-78.
He is survived by his wife, Jane S. Bailey, Shelbyville; a son, John Mitchell (Kelley) Bailey IV, Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Lisa Bailey, Franklin, Tenn.; grandchildren Daniel, Sarah, Anna, Abigail Shuck, Franklin, Tenn., and Brennan and Charles Mitchell Bailey, Nashville; and a sister, Frances (Jim) Carr, Edenton, N.C.
The funeral was Feb. 22 at Shannon Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Gibbons officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks and Recreation or Centenary United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
STONE
SHELBYVILLE -- Ernestine Webb Stone, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Signature Healthcare in Taylorsville.
A native of Waddy, she was the daughter of the late John Taylor and Margaret Elizabeth Marshall Webb, and the widow of Sam Stone Jr.
A member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, Mrs. Stone was a homemaker, a housekeeper and a former employee of Curtis-Noll.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, William Stone; a daughter, Janet Reed; brothers George Webb, William Webb and Taylor Webb; and sisters Mildred Webb, Sarah Bland and Anna Bray.
Her survivors include her two sons, James R. Stone and Ernest Lee (Margaret) Stone, all of Shelbyville; a daughter, Rose Ann (Bill) Beach, Shelbyville; sisters Carrie Johnson, of Munfordville, and Betty Campbell, of Shelbyville; a special friend and companion, Ada Beach, of Shelbyville; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 22 at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Theodore Todd officiating. Interment was in Little Mount Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Pleasant View Baptist Church.
RITTER
SHELBYVILLE -- Adie Ritter, 87, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.
She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ritter.
Survivors include a son, William "Bill" (Carlotta) Ritter, Shelbyville; sisters Margie Sparrow, Mt. Eden, and Geneva Mathis, Shelbyville; granddaughters Teresa Lynne Bates, Shelbyville, and Deborah Lee Scrogham, Mt. Eden; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Feb. 19 at Shannon Funeral Home with Dr. Stephen Rice and Dr. Geoffrey McGillen officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
McCLAIN
SHELBYVILLE -- Jennifer Stivers McClain, 47, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.
She was a member of Shelbyville First Christian Church; director of Handbell Choir, Children Choir and liturgical movement. She was a 30-year employee of Investors Heritage Insurance Company, where she was director of Agency and Credit Life Accounting. She participated with productions of the Shelby County Community Theatre, with a favorite being" Stepping Out." She was also involved with the As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company, which performs at the MEX Theatre Company.
Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Paul Mitchell McClain, Shelbyville; daughters Carissa (Randy) Sanford, Bagdad, and Jordan (Andrew) Lardner, Louisville; granddaughter Jillian Sanford; her parents, Lonnie and Louellen Stivers, Shelbyville; and her grandmother, Janette Stivers, Louisville.
The funeral was Feb. 20 with Dr. David Charlton and the Rev. David Pilkinton officiating. Interment followed in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 2301 Hurstbourne Village, Suite # 700, Louisville, KY 40299.
Shannon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SIMMONS
SHELBYVILLE -- Mary Kathern Schrader Simmons, 65, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.
A native of Floyd County, Ky., she was a member of the Church of Annunciation.
She was retired as director of the Dorman Center. Her community involvement included membership in the Kings Daughters Circle, the Shelbyville Optimist Club, and she was active in the local United Way campaigns.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kelly Schrader and Bobby Schrader.
Survivors include her husband, Vance C. Simmons; a son, Ron (Beth) Simmons; a daughter, Amanda Simmons; brothers Jim (Tommie) Schrader, of Jeffersontown, Bill (Phyllis) Schrader, of Willard, Ohio, and Eddie Ray (Bernadine) Schrader, of Auxier; one sister, Betty Ann Mosley, of Shelby, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Emily and Hunter Simmons, of Cropper.
The funeral Mass of Christian burial was Feb. 19, at the Church of Annunciation, with the Rev. William M. Bowling celebrating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Dorman Center or the Annunciation Future Hope Campaign.
SHELBYVILLE -- Louis Johnson Cammack, 68, of Shelbyville died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at home.
He was a mechanic with Shelby Supply in Shelbyville.
He was a mechanic with Shelby Supply in Shelbyville.
He was peceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Eva Cammack.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Cammack, Shelbyville; daughters Penny Prewitt, Shelbyville, and Anita Gaines, of Eminence; grandchildren Dakota Prewitt and Hannah Gaines; sisters Martha Hawkins and Mary Peach, both of Shelbyville; brothers Jewell Cammack, Bardstown, Edgar Cammack, Shelbyville, and Randall Cammack, of Lawrenceburg.
Services were March 3 at Shannon Funeral Home with Bro. Coy Webb and Tara Clark officiating. Interment followed in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Cammack, Shelbyville; daughters Penny Prewitt, Shelbyville, and Anita Gaines, of Eminence; grandchildren Dakota Prewitt and Hannah Gaines; sisters Martha Hawkins and Mary Peach, both of Shelbyville; brothers Jewell Cammack, Bardstown, Edgar Cammack, Shelbyville, and Randall Cammack, of Lawrenceburg.
Services were March 3 at Shannon Funeral Home with Bro. Coy Webb and Tara Clark officiating. Interment followed in Grove Hill Cemetery.
ANDERSON
WADDY -- Martin E. Anderson, 53, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in Waddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Anderson and Delorse Jean Hooper Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Robin E. Anderson of Waddy; three sisters and a brother.
Funeral services will be private. Shannon Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
BREWER
BAGDAD -- Geneva Harrod Brewer, 79, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. Services were March 3 at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home.
SHELBYVILLE -- Gerald E. "Jerry" Huber, 62, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010.
He was a retired Appeals Officer for the IRS after 32 years of service, a self-employed CPA, and also served for the United States Coast Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Marjorie Huber.
Jerry is survived by his wife, the former Rebecca Clasby; daughters Amy (Scott) Preher and Jennifer (Todd) Preher; a son, Jason Huber; and five grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Nathan, Emma and Jackson Preher.
The funeral was March 2 at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
FORT THOMAS -- Raymond A. Harris, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Hospice of the Bluegrass Care Center, Fort Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Brickler Harris; daughter Linda Barnett of Shelbyville; sisters Gwen Cummins, Centerville, Ohio, and June VanVactor, of Cincinnati; two grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey Brickler Harris; daughter Linda Barnett of Shelbyville; sisters Gwen Cummins, Centerville, Ohio, and June VanVactor, of Cincinnati; two grandsons and two great-grandchildren.
He was the owner of Interstate Steel Service Co. in Newport, World War II Navy veteran, member of St. John's United Church of Christ Newport and Fort Thomas Retired Men's Club.
Services were Feb. 27 at Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery. Online condolences to www.dmefuneral.com.
JACKSON
SHELBYVILLE -- Iva Allnutt Jackson, 77, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, at her residence.
She was a member of Buffalo Lick Baptist Church, Christiansburg Homemakers and the Milestone Quilting Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Alfred Allnutt and Melvina Peyton Allnutt; a brother, Claude Carroll Allnutt; and a sister, Martha Jane Burkhart.
She is survived by her husband, Paul E. Jackson; daughters Paula (Sherman) Nave, of Versailles, and Deborah Jackson of Southgate; a sister, Willa Dee Rains, of Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, James Stanley Allnutt, of Shelbyville; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Feb. 27 at Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Burial was in Alexandria Cemetery. Online condolences to www.dmefuneral.com.
SHELBYVILLE -- Iva Allnutt Jackson, 77, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, at her residence.
She was a member of Buffalo Lick Baptist Church, Christiansburg Homemakers and the Milestone Quilting Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Alfred Allnutt and Melvina Peyton Allnutt; a brother, Claude Carroll Allnutt; and a sister, Martha Jane Burkhart.
She is survived by her husband, Paul E. Jackson; daughters Paula (Sherman) Nave, of Versailles, and Deborah Jackson of Southgate; a sister, Willa Dee Rains, of Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, James Stanley Allnutt, of Shelbyville; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was Feb. 27 at Shannon Funeral
Home with Bro. Jeff Peed officiating. Burial was in New Castle Cemetery. Expressions of
sympathy may be made to Buffalo Lick Baptist Church.
BOND
SHELBYVILLE -- Virginia Kent Gibbs Bond, 90, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at her home. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. For many years she was a self employed wallpaper hanger and also contracted with the Old Mill Shop.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wesley Gibbs and Walter Bond; a son, Benny Lee Gibbs; a granddaughter, Tammy Marie Gibbs; sisters Arlene Smith, Mattie Wilson and Minnie Petitt Craig; brothers Leonard, Orvel and Charlie Kent.
She is survived by sons Jimmy (Nancy) Gibbs, Finchville, Cecil Gibbs, Taylorsville, and Kenny (Bonnie) Gibbs, Bagdad; a daughter in law, Donna Gibbs, Simpsonville; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were Feb. 27 at Shannon Funeral Home. Burial was in Simpsonville Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus, church or charity of choice.
COMBS
ELMBURG -- Van Combs Jr., 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Van and Eunice Hall Combs, a native of Perry County and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Downey Combs; brothers Fred, Farris and John Combs; and sisters Louise Brewer and Irene Castro.
He is survived by daughters Audrey Way, of Pleasureville, and Barbara (Lou) Coons, of La Grange; a brother, Robert (Trish) Combs, Louisville; a sister, Jane (Chester) Wilson, of Cadiz, Ky.; grandchildren Chad (Kristie) McGowan, Jennifer Whitaker and Clint Marlette; great-grandchildren Paige Whitaker, Hannah Whitaker, Lexi Barnes, Kayleigh McGowan and Chandler McGowan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the son of the late Van and Eunice Hall Combs, a native of Perry County and a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Downey Combs; brothers Fred, Farris and John Combs; and sisters Louise Brewer and Irene Castro.
He is survived by daughters Audrey Way, of Pleasureville, and Barbara (Lou) Coons, of La Grange; a brother, Robert (Trish) Combs, Louisville; a sister, Jane (Chester) Wilson, of Cadiz, Ky.; grandchildren Chad (Kristie) McGowan, Jennifer Whitaker and Clint Marlette; great-grandchildren Paige Whitaker, Hannah Whitaker, Lexi Barnes, Kayleigh McGowan and Chandler McGowan; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Feb. 26 at Sholar Funeral Home of Pleasureville, with the Rev. Jerry Anderson, Pleasureville Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Pleasureville Cemetery. Casketbearers include Bobby Brown, Gary Brown, Lou Coons, Robert Combs, Jim Kinnaird and Chad McGowan.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to WHAS Crusade for Children.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to WHAS Crusade for Children.
SHELBYVILLE -- Virginia Kent Gibbs Bond, 90, of Shelbyville died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at her home. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. For many years she was a self employed wallpaper hanger and also contracted with the Old Mill Shop.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wesley Gibbs and Walter Bond; a son, Benny Lee Gibbs; a granddaughter, Tammy Marie Gibbs; sisters Arlene Smith, Mattie Wilson and Minnie Petitt Craig; brothers Leonard, Orvel and Charlie Kent.
She is survived by sons Jimmy (Nancy) Gibbs, Finchville, Cecil Gibbs, Taylorsville, and Kenny (Bonnie) Gibbs, Bagdad; a daughter in law, Donna Gibbs, Simpsonville; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were Feb. 27 at Shannon Funeral Home. Burial was in Simpsonville Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus, church or charity of choice.
CONDOR
SHELBYVILLE -- Bessie Mae Waits Conder, 77, of Shelbyville, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Arthur Waits and Edith Elizabeth Martin Waits.
Survivors include sons Gayle Ray Murphy of Mt. Eden, Mike Murphy of Shelbyville, James Allen Murphy of Lawrenceburg, Barry Eugene Murphy of Shelbyville, and Obie Murphy of Mt. Eden; daughters Diana Coleman and Sharon Louise Lefler, both of Mt. Eden; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Feb. 24 at Bagdad Cemetery.
Shannon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
PARKER
SHELBYVILLE -- Elizabeth D. Parker, 86, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Shelbyville. She was a retired seamstress from Lee-McClain Company. She was also a member of Shelbyville First Baptist Church, where she had been active in the Young-At-Heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Ellis Darland and Betty Ann Keeling Darland; brothers Parker Lee Darland and William Edgar Darland; a daughter, Jean Mitchell; and her husband, Lindsey Thomas Parker.
She is survived by sisters Sue Ann Bottom, of Shelbyville, Louise Stephenson, Louisville, and Bernice (Frank) Osborne of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; a brother, Randell (Thelma) Darland, of Salvisa; grandchildren Valerie Mitchell, of Elmburg, and Brian Mitchell, of Stamford, Conn.; her great-grandchildren, Travis Green, of Elmburg, and Jordyn McKinney, of Blacksburg, Va.; and her sisters-in-law, Ruth Jean Darland, of Shelbyville, and Bessie Klein, of Crestwood.
The funeral was Feb. 24 at Shannon Funeral Home with Dr. Geoffrey McGillen, the Rev. Jesse Baxter and Dr. Frank Osborne officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus.
BROOKS
SHELBYVILLE -- Judy Harrod Brooks, 64, died Saturday, Feb 20, 2010, in Shelbyville.
She had been an administrative assistant for Judge Mike Harrod's office. She was also a member of Shelby Christian Church, the Hempridge Homemakers, where she was a past president, and the Shelby County Cattleman's Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Wade Harrod and Pauline Deim Harrod. She is survived by her husband, Ellis Brook,s of Shelbyville; a daughter, Suanne Brooks-Doyle, of Shelbyville; a sister, Debbie Harrod, of Shelbyville; brothers Mike Harrod, of Bagdad, and Greg Harrod, of Parrish, Fla.; and a grandson, Alex Doyle, of Shelbyville.
Services were Feb. 23, at Shannon Funeral Home with Bro. Dave Hamlin and Bro. Vernon Huber officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
SAMPLES
BAGDAD -- Nell Stratton Samples, 92, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, at Masonic Home Shelbyville.
Born to the late Robert and Kate Miles Stratton in Bagdad, she was the widow of Selbert Samples. A member of Bagdad Baptist Church, where she was active in the Dial Circle, she was a homemaker and former co-owner and operator of Samples Grocery in Bagdad. Nell Samples was also a member of the Shelby County Democratic Woman's Club, Bagdad Homemakers and the Quilting Club.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert Leslie Samples, and a brother, Judge Robert J. Stratton.
Survivors include a son, Jack (Michelle) Samples, of Bagdad; a daughter, Joan Thomas (Roger) Nation, of Shelbyville; a brother, Major Eddie (Helen) Stratton, of Shelbyville; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Feb. 23, at Bagdad Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Potts, the Rev. Jesse Baxter and the Rev. Kyle Wiley officiating. Burial will be in the Bagdad Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the WHAS Crusade for Children.
RUCKER
SHELBYVILLE --Patsy Rucker, 64, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her home. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church and had worked for Ichikoh Manufacturing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Benton and Edith Humphrey Rucker, and a sister, Joyce Gribbins.
She is survived by sisters Sue (Tim) McQuillen, Simpsonville, Bobbie Jean (Ben) Spinks, Fairview Heights, Ill., Jennie Cook, Frankfort; and Maxine (Tom) Hardesty, Shelbyville; and a brother, Carl (Joann) Rucker, Campbellsburg.
Funeral services were Feb. 22, at Shannon Funeral Home. Burial was in Defoe Cemetery.
REYNOLDS
EMINENCE -- Tina Louise Reynolds, 51, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her residence in Eminence.
She is survived by her son, William Tracy, of Waddy; daughters Jamie Tracy and Trina Tracy Estes, both of Eminence; brothers Anthony Reynolds, of Shelbyville, and Marvin Reynolds, of Ervin, Texas; sisters Hanna Cordes, of Seymour, Ind., Susan Reynolds, of Shelbyville, Shelia Raisor, of Shelbyville, and Betty Lisby, of Louisville; grandchildren Josie Tracy, Sean Tracy, Aurora Estes, Skyler and Ethan Chesser.
There will be no services at this time. Shannon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family wants to thank the Rev. Bill Brumley for his kindness during this time of loss.
BAILEY
LOUISVILLE -- John Mitchell "Mitch" Bailey III, 82, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Louisville.
He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, a graduate of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He played college baseball while at Transylvania.
He was teacher and coach at Campbellsburg, Henry Central and Eminence before coming to Shelby County, where he coached and taught from 1965-80. He was assistant coach for the 1966 Shelby County High School State Championship basketball team and the 1979 Shelby County High School State Championship baseball team. He served as director of the Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks and Recreation from 1974-78.
He is survived by his wife, Jane S. Bailey, Shelbyville; a son, John Mitchell (Kelley) Bailey IV, Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Lisa Bailey, Franklin, Tenn.; grandchildren Daniel, Sarah, Anna, Abigail Shuck, Franklin, Tenn., and Brennan and Charles Mitchell Bailey, Nashville; and a sister, Frances (Jim) Carr, Edenton, N.C.
The funeral was Feb. 22 at Shannon Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Gibbons officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks and Recreation or Centenary United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
STONE
SHELBYVILLE -- Ernestine Webb Stone, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Signature Healthcare in Taylorsville.
A native of Waddy, she was the daughter of the late John Taylor and Margaret Elizabeth Marshall Webb, and the widow of Sam Stone Jr.
A member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, Mrs. Stone was a homemaker, a housekeeper and a former employee of Curtis-Noll.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, William Stone; a daughter, Janet Reed; brothers George Webb, William Webb and Taylor Webb; and sisters Mildred Webb, Sarah Bland and Anna Bray.
Her survivors include her two sons, James R. Stone and Ernest Lee (Margaret) Stone, all of Shelbyville; a daughter, Rose Ann (Bill) Beach, Shelbyville; sisters Carrie Johnson, of Munfordville, and Betty Campbell, of Shelbyville; a special friend and companion, Ada Beach, of Shelbyville; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 22 at Hall-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Theodore Todd officiating. Interment was in Little Mount Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Pleasant View Baptist Church.
RITTER
SHELBYVILLE -- Adie Ritter, 87, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.
She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ritter.
Survivors include a son, William "Bill" (Carlotta) Ritter, Shelbyville; sisters Margie Sparrow, Mt. Eden, and Geneva Mathis, Shelbyville; granddaughters Teresa Lynne Bates, Shelbyville, and Deborah Lee Scrogham, Mt. Eden; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Feb. 19 at Shannon Funeral Home with Dr. Stephen Rice and Dr. Geoffrey McGillen officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
McCLAIN
SHELBYVILLE -- Jennifer Stivers McClain, 47, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010.
She was a member of Shelbyville First Christian Church; director of Handbell Choir, Children Choir and liturgical movement. She was a 30-year employee of Investors Heritage Insurance Company, where she was director of Agency and Credit Life Accounting. She participated with productions of the Shelby County Community Theatre, with a favorite being" Stepping Out." She was also involved with the As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company, which performs at the MEX Theatre Company.
Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Paul Mitchell McClain, Shelbyville; daughters Carissa (Randy) Sanford, Bagdad, and Jordan (Andrew) Lardner, Louisville; granddaughter Jillian Sanford; her parents, Lonnie and Louellen Stivers, Shelbyville; and her grandmother, Janette Stivers, Louisville.
The funeral was Feb. 20 with Dr. David Charlton and the Rev. David Pilkinton officiating. Interment followed in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 2301 Hurstbourne Village, Suite # 700, Louisville, KY 40299.
Shannon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SIMMONS
SHELBYVILLE -- Mary Kathern Schrader Simmons, 65, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Jewish Hospital Shelbyville.
A native of Floyd County, Ky., she was a member of the Church of Annunciation.
She was retired as director of the Dorman Center. Her community involvement included membership in the Kings Daughters Circle, the Shelbyville Optimist Club, and she was active in the local United Way campaigns.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kelly Schrader and Bobby Schrader.
Survivors include her husband, Vance C. Simmons; a son, Ron (Beth) Simmons; a daughter, Amanda Simmons; brothers Jim (Tommie) Schrader, of Jeffersontown, Bill (Phyllis) Schrader, of Willard, Ohio, and Eddie Ray (Bernadine) Schrader, of Auxier; one sister, Betty Ann Mosley, of Shelby, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Emily and Hunter Simmons, of Cropper.
The funeral Mass of Christian burial was Feb. 19, at the Church of Annunciation, with the Rev. William M. Bowling celebrating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Dorman Center or the Annunciation Future Hope Campaign.
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