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OBITUARIES
Albert Clayton Allen
Wanda J. Strong Peter
Mr. Albert Clayton Allen, 52, of Ekron, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at his residence. He was a truck driver and a Navy Veteran. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his grandmother, Anna Mae King. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Johnson Allen; two children, Joshua Wayne (Mary) Parrott of Hodgenville, Ky., and Jennifer (Josh) French of Irvington, Ky.; a granddaughter, Tori Parrott of Hawaii; three grandsons, Cody Parrott of Hodgenville, Ky., and Michael and Harley French, both of Irvington, Ky.; his father, Clayton D. Allen of Guston; his mother, Dorothy (Al) Montgomery of Big Spring, Ky.; a brother, David Namon (Delores) Allen of Guston; two sisters, Diana Lynn (Harold) Brown of Brandenburg and Juanita (Joe) Bruner of New Albany, Ind.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 6, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial in High Plains Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Wanda J. Strong Peter, 82, of Lansing, Mich., died Tuesday, June 2, 2009. She was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Brandenburg to Wilbur and Aliene Trent Benham. Mrs. Peter worked at General Motors in the early 1950s and also enjoyed her position with Michigan State University as a full-time cook. Her true passion was as a mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband of 46 years, Fred Strong; a brother, Nevitt Benham; and two sisters, Geneva “Pat” Craig and Bonnie Raymer. Mrs. Peter is survived by her husband, Donald Peter; two sons, Steven (Nancy) Strong of Charlotte, Mich., and Derek (Ann) Strong of DeWitt, Mich.; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Blake) Upright, Adam Strong, Whitney Strong and Benjamin Strong; four stepgrandchildren, Michael (Jamie) Marks, Jonathan Marks, Emily Marks and Hannah Marks; three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Lauren and Grace Upright; a sister, Velma Benham of Brandenburg; a sister-in-law, Edith Mae Benham of Brandenburg; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 6, at noon, at the chapel of the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home in DeWitt, Mich., with the Rev. Gary True officiating. Burial will follow at Gunnisonville Cemetery in Lansing, Mich. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to hospice House of Mid-Michigan, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909, in memory of Mrs. Wanda Strong Peter.
Carrie Bell Turner Carrie Bell Turner, 88, of Radcliff, Ky., died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Turner. She is survived by one son, David Lee Turner of Radcliff, Ky.; one daughter, Elizabeth Sublett of Silver Springs, Md.; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. The funeral service was held Monday, June 8, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. Hak Le officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Wanda Joyce Arnold Mrs. Wanda Joyce Arnold, 69, of Battletown, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. She is survived by her husband, Robert Thomas “Bobby” Arnold; one son, Wayne (Tonya) Arnold of Battletown; two granddaughters, Kyla and Michelle; two sisters, Nina Justice of Brandenburg and Mary Philpott of Louisville; one brother, Virgil Hayes of LaGrange, Ky.; an uncle, Lloyd Sedoris of Payneville; and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gerald Elliot and the Rev. Stewart Skaggs officiating. Burial followed in New Highland Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Arnold, Roger Allen, Kenny Hayes, Shawn Lewis, Mark Popham and Chris Roberts. Online condolences may be left at hagerfuneralhome. com.
Lynn David Cates Lynn David Cates, 92, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Bluegrass Assisted Living in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was the owner of Midway Cafe in Horse Cave, Ky., and co-owner of David’s Car Wash in Radcliff, Ky. He was also a member of Kosair Shriners and the Masonic Lodge in Horse Cave, Ky. Mr. Cates was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his son, David Cates. He is survived by his wife, Ora England Cates; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Ed Peters of Louisville; two grandchildren, Kim Dennis and her husband Lonnie of Radcliff, Ky., and Paul Peters of Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Allie and Mary-Kate Dennis; and two brothers, Robert Cates of Louisville and Granville Cates of Morgantown, Ky. The funeral service was held Tuesday, June 9, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. K. Christian Burton officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus, P. O. Box 2149, Elizabethtown KY 42702. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Hattie Jean Murray Hattie Jean Murray, 74, of Radcliff, Ky., died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Jean, the oldest of two children, was born March 10, 1935, to Bessie and James Jeter in Memphis, Tenn. She graduated from Woodstock Training High School in Memphis, Tenn., in 1953. She retired after 15 years of service from E-town Sports Wear. She was a member of Radcliff First Christian Church. Jean was a loving, caring, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved sewing, cooking, helping others, fellowship service and shopping. She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Murray. She leaves behind her loving husband, Oscar Murray Jr.; daughters, Brenda Bobbitt (Marvin) and Cheryl Body (John); sons, Darryl Murray (Cyndi) and Oscar Murray III; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. The funeral service was held Thursday, June 11, at Radcliff First Christian Church in Radcliff with Pastor Art McCann officiating. Burial followed in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Harold Eugene Savage CSM (Ret.) Harold Eugene Savage died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. Mr. Savage was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. He received numerous military awards and citations. He was a member of the American Legion Post #113 and a Kentucky Colonel. He was also an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Emma Jean Savage of Vine Grove, Ky.; a son, Mike Savage and his wife Deborah of Hodgenville, Ky.; four daughters, Patty Pruitt, Karen Gray and Diana Brown and her husband Jeff, all of Vine Grove, Ky., and Cindy Allen and her husband Donald of Gettysburg, Penn.; 12 grandchildren, Michael Savage, Julie Lake, Adam Savage, Chad Savage, Marsha Jaskowiec, Donnie Mason, Alicia Mason, Erica Cummings, Jason Cummings, Stephanie English, Kristina English and Heather English; 11 great-grandchildren; and his beloved pet, Sport. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, at the chapel of Coffey and Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with the Rev. Art Leach officiating. Burial followed in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 N.W. 9th avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136. Online condolences at www.coffeyandchism.com.
Gladys Sue Barger Mrs. Gladys Sue Barger, 97, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by five sons. Mrs. Barger is survived by one daughter, Joyce J. Gordon of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two daughters-in-law, Mildred Johnson and Susan Johnson, both of Ekron; 27 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, at 1 p.m., at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with burial in Ekron Full Gospel Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Margaret Lusk Watts Keys Margaret Lusk Watts Keys, 77, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 5, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Muldraugh Baptist Church, the Lincoln Trail Antique Power of the Past and a member of the Army Air Force Exchange Service Retiree Group at Fort Knox from where she retired after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. and Zula N. Lusk Watts, and her brothers James Thomas Watts and Bert E. Watts. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Guy Edward (Tick) Keys; two children, Thomas Edward (Diane) Keys and Denise Lynn Keys Wuchner; one brother, Paul G. (Pat) Watts; four grandchildren, Melissa (Shawn) Keys Hardesty, Jennifer (Kurt) Keys Padgett, Amanda D. Keys and Colton James Wuchner. A celebration of Mrs. Keys life was held Tuesday at the chapel of the Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Allen officiating. Burial followed in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may go to Muldraugh Baptist Church. Online condolences at bjsfunerals.com.
Maebell Basham Thomas Mrs. Maebell Basham Thomas, 83, of Brandenburg, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the residence of her daughter. She is survived by three children, Brenda P. (James) Keller of Irvington, Ky., Terry (Midge) Thomas of Guston and Peggy (Sonny) Darnall of Rock Haven, Ky.; four grandchildren, Tracy, Stephanie, Erin and Eric; nine great-grandchildren, Sarah, Jessica, Logan, Kiana, Wathan, Billy, Cole, Chelsea and Zachary; three great-great-grandchildren, Braxton, Trenton and Aubrey; and three sisters, Lois Smith and Sue Carol Rider, both of Brandenburg and Marjie Chism of Ekron. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with burial in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thank You
The family of Sean Bryson would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation for the overwhelming support from the entire community. In times like this, you come to know who your friends are. Thank you for the flowers, cards, gifts and many, many condolences. There aren’t enough words to express how grateful I am. Sean was certainly loved by many. Sincerely, Vickie Bryson
Coffey & Chism Funeral Home Prearrangement, Cremations & Funeral Services Morris E. Coffey & James R. Chism
270.877.2245 www.coffeyandchism.com 769 Highland Avenue • Vine Grove, Ky 40175
ESTATE
THURSDAY JUNE 18TH @ 5:00 P.M. EDT
LOCATED IN MEADE COUNTY on Hobbs-Reesor Rd. From the intersection of Hwy. 60 and 31W take 60 West 5 miles to Hobbs Reesor Rd. Turn right and continue about 6/10 mile to the property at 1850 Hobbs-Reesor Rd. Vine Grove, KY 40175. BARR REALTY & AUCTION CO., INC. has been selected by Jerry Edison Jr. to conduct this Estate Auction, due to the death of Jerry Edison Sr. Auctioneers Mark Barr, Stephen Barr, Jamie Barr and Apprentices Dennie Armes and Bobby Carwile with offices in Hardinsburg and Brandenburg, KY. ORDER OF AUCTION: Selling at 5:00 PM EDT sharp will be the real estate followed by the personal property.
BRICK HOME
Selling will be a 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home with a full walkout basement. The upstairs of the home has the stud walls installed along with some rough plumbing and wiring. The basement has some stud walls, rough plumbing and a 16 ft. overhead door. County water is available to the home and the property is zoned R-1, residential.
BUILDING LOT
Also selling will be a 0.957 acre building lot located adjacent to the home. It is zoned R-1, residential and county water is available.
BUILDING OR MOBILE HOME LOTS
Selling 7 lots, all about 1 acre each. They are all open land and are zoned R-4, residential, which allows mobile and modular homes. The lots front Edison Court and are accessed by Sunset Dr.
TRUCK • EQUIPMENT • SCRAP IRON
Old GMC 4000 truck w/ box dump-runs, no title; ’89 Ford Econoline w/ 16 box bed, ’75 IH Fleetstar, 2070 A diesel tri-axle w/ 19 ft. aluminum dump bed-doesn’t run, no title; Chevy box truck, all vehicles need work; cross front end loader off 240 MF, Herd 3 pth seed sewer, 5 ft. 3pth bushhog, 3pth boom pole, cattle head catcher, 5’x10’ cargo trailer and Mercedes 4 door diesel. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: REAL ESTATE: Home $7,000.00 deposit, Vacant Lots - $1,000.00 deposit each, will be required day of auction, balance due within or upon 30 days from date of auction being July 18, 2009 by 4:00 p.m. EDT. Deposit to be in the form of cash, cashiers check or personal check with up to date bank letter guaranteeing funds. All bidders must register prior to the auction to receive a bidding number and must have a picture ID or drivers’ license. The house was built before 1978. Lead paint could be present, make your inspection 10 days prior to the auction. Purchaser will be required to sign an inspection waiver prior to signing a sales purchase agreement day of auction. TAXES: 2009 City and County taxes will be prorated. POSSESSION ON REAL ESTATE: Date of deed transfer only. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Payment in full day of auction and removal day of auction. BUYERS’ PREMIUM: A 10% buyers’ premium will be added to all winning bids to determine the final selling price. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All property sold “as is where is” condition with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, neither the seller nor the auctioneer makes any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein contained. It is for this reason that buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to make an inspection prior to the auction. All announcements from the auction block take precedence over any printed material or any oral statements made. Not responsible for accidents.
JERRY EDISON SR ESTATE, OWNER “Selling Everything Under The Sun” AUCTIONEERS • BROKERS • SALES ASSOCIATES MARK BARR STEPHEN BARR 270-547-9912 270-668-9955 www.barrrealtyauction.com BRANDENBURG, KY-(270) 422-2222
Chuck Doan 270-668-2242 • Jamie Barr 270-945-0403 Lois Rodgers • Brent Fentress 270-945-2058
HARDINSBURG, KY-(270) 547-2136
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