Kentucky Obituaries Danville Advocate-Messenger 1 Jan 2008 Through 31 Dec 2008
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Kentucky Obituaries Danville Advocate-Messenger 1 Jan 2008 through 31 Dec 2008 ABSHIRE, Elizabeth A. Abshire, Sunday June 15, 2008, 1956-2008. the military in 1960, he joined the Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department and PERRYVILLE - Elizabeth Ann Abshire, 51, of Somerset, formerly of found his true passion. He was promoted to assistant chief in 1964 and two Perryville, died Thursday. Born Aug. 3, 1956, in Pike County, she was a years later he was named fire chief. He held this position for 41 years. daughter of Newana Spears Abshire of Danville and the late Malcom Under Ken's leadership, the department became one of the most Abshire. Additional survivors include a son, Wesley Abshire of Danville; a outstanding in the state. In 1969, the fire department was named Volunteer sister, Gay Ramey of Perryville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Fire Department of the Year in the state of Kentucky. He promoted fire is 2 p.m. today at Wilder Funeral Home by the Rev. Wayne Naylor. Burial prevention and was especially concerned that children recognize hazards. will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Ramey Jr., Andy, Matt In addition to his position in Lancaster, he was certified and taught fire and Sarah Ramey, Dan Cody and Nancy Mohammad. Visitation is noon service classes from 1975-1981 throughout the state. He served as today until time of service. president of the Central Kentucky Firefighters Association for one term and later as treasurer. In 2007, he was given an honorary lifetime membership ADAMS, Earl Adams, Friday April 18, 2008. HARRODSBURG - Earl Adams, of the association. In 2003, he served as an officer of the Kentucky State 67, of Harrodsburg died Wednesday. Survivors include his wife, Diana Fire Chiefs Association. Ken served on the board of Heritage Hospice for Wheeler; daughters, Kristina Brandy Lynn Adams of Harrodsburg and Anita the past six years. He was a member of Lancaster Baptist Church where he Joyce Beasley of Lawrenceburg; a son, Isaac Adams of Harrodsburg; three taught the men's Sunday school class for more than 22 years. Ken was sisters, Annie Webb of Tennessee, Gladys Adams of Ashland and Helen preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Mike Adams. Survivors Wells of Harrodsburg; and two brothers, Joe Adams of Harrodsburg and include his wife, Judith McCuIley Adams; two daughters, Susan Adams Robert Adams of Tennessee. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ransdell (Tony) Elliott of Lexington and Lisa Adams of Maryland; a son, Jeff Adams Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until time of service. of Lancaster; a sister, Norma Adams of Lancaster; a brother, Billy (Elsie) ADAMS, George Thomas "Bud" Adams, Sunday March 30, 2008, 1914-2008. Adams of Nicholasville; and seven grandchildren, Lauren and Jared Elliott, CRAB ORCHARD - George Thomas "Bud" Adams, 93, of Crab Orchard both of Lexington, Josh Adams of Lancaster, Amanda Piering of Japan, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008, at the Rockcastle County Hospital. Kelley Piering of New York, and Matt Piering and Daniel Adams, both of Mr. Adams was born on May 21, 1914, to the late Charlie and Carrie Maryland. Pallbearers will be the members of the Lancaster Fire (Moore) Adams in Lincoln County, Kentucky. He was a Army veteran Department. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Moss, Stuart Powell, Cleon having served in World War II. He is survived by three daughters, Georgia Newton, Bob Ballard, Woody Prather, Donnie Gabbard, Charles Robinson, Gilbert of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Connie French of Crab Orchard, Van Taylor, Glenn Hill, Frankie Shuck and Larry Owsley. Visitation will and Clydia Akins of Lawrenceburg; a son, Phillip "Buddy" Adams of Crab begin 3 p.m. Wednesday at Spurlin Funeral Home and continue Thursday Orchard; a sister, Betty Fields of Crab Orchard; eight grandchildren; and six morning at 8:30 a.m. at Lancaster Baptist Church. Immediately following the great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenny Adams Thursday morning visitation, a Firefighters Funeral is planned for 11 a.m. at and George Arthur Adams; his parents Charlie and Carrie Adams; four the church. Internment will be in Lancaster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, sisters, Josephine Kendall, Mary Brown, Mattie Magee and Alberta Noeth; donations may be made in Ken's name to the Gideon's Bible Fund or and three brothers, Peck, Joe and Carlton Adams. Pallbearers will be Ricky Heritage Hospice. Spurlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. French, Anthony Carpenter, Shayne Adams, David Osborne, John ADAMS, Lucas B. Adams, Sunday August 17, 2008, 1931-2008. LANCASTER Holcomb, Chris Carter, Randall Carter, Joe French and Larry Pettit. - L.B. Adams, 76, died Friday in Lexington. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Garrard Funeral Service are 2 p.m. Monday at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel with County, he was a son of the late Harris and Agnes Ray Adams. Survivors daughter Clydia Akins officiating. Burial will be at Crab Orchard Cemetery include his wife, Bernice; a son, Larry Adams; two grandsons, Brian and with military rites by Caswell Saufley American Legion of Stanford Post No. Brandon Adams; and a brother, Bobby Adams. He was preceded in death 18. Visitation is after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. by two brothers, George and Earl. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at ADAMS, James Adams, Friday May 9, 2008, 1942-2008. WAYNESBURG — Ramsey Funeral Home by Brothers Ed Machan and Billy Estes. Burial will James Adams, 65, of Waynesburg died Thursday. Born July 27, 1942, in be in Lancaster Cemetery. Visitation is 69 p.m. today at the funeral home. Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Willie J. and Myrtle (Hines) Adams. ADAMS, Mae Cash Adams, Sunday October 5, 2008, 1920-2008. CRAB He was the owner and operator of Adams Construction Co. Survivors ORCHARD - Mae Cash Adams, 88, of Crab Orchard passed away on include a special companion, Carolyn Wooden; a sister, Bertha Cahill; and Saturday, Oct. 4th, 2008, at the Rockcastle County Hospital in Mount four brothers, Earl Adams, Bobby Adams, Clifford Adams and Kenneth Vernon. She was the wife of the late Hubert Adams. Mae was born in Adams. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McKnight Funeral Home Lincoln County on Jan. 5, 1920. She was the daughter of the late John Chapel with Bro. Dan Gutenson officiating. Burial will be in Adams Alfred and Lovenia Alice (Wallace) Cash. She was a member of Ottawa Cemetery. Visitation will be after 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Baptist Church. Mae is survived by her two daughters, Carol (Pat) Buckler ADAMS, Kenneth Adams, Tuesday December 2, 2008, 1939-2008. of Stanford and Nadene Newcomb of Stanford; and six grandchildren, 11 LANCASTER - Bernie Kenneth Adams, 69, died Dec. 1, 2008, after a great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived courageous two-year battle, from complications of Non-Hodgkin's by several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, lymphoma. Born June 11, 1939, he was a son of the late Bernie and Lillie Mae was preceded in death by her children, Donzeda and Ray Logsdon; Gabbard Adams and was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Ky. He began a brothers, Kermit and Clay Cash; and sisters, Jewell Brown and Ruby career with the U.S. Postal Service in 1955 as a substitute letter carrier. He Taylor. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Ottawa Baptist graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957. Upon graduation, he joined Church and will be officiated by Bro. Dan Gutenson and Bro. Jim Craig. the Army and served three years in Germany with the 193rd Military Police Burial will be in Ottawa Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today, Oct. 5, 2008, Co. and was a volunteer firefighter with the Army. In 1960, after returning at McKnight Funeral Home and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. from Germany, he continued with the post office full-time and advanced to Pallbearers will be Adam Burdine, Randy Logsdon, Bob Taylor, Wayne window clerk in 1965. He later became superintendent of postal operations Taylor, Allen Newcomb and Richard Cash. and in 1990 was named postmaster of the Stanford Post Office. In 1992, he ADAMS, Violet N. Adams, Wednesday April 2, 2008, 1911-2008. retired from the Postal Service after 32 years. After Kenny returned from WASHINGTON, D.C. - Violet Nichols Adams, 97, of Washington, D.C., died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at her home. Born Feb. 3, 1911, in Boyle County, Ernest and Margaret Aldridge. He was an O'Reilly's automobile parts she was a daughter of the late Clarence Andrew and Mary Ellen Terhune distributor and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Nichols, and was the former wife of William Mason Adams of Richmond. Margaret Aldridge of Lexington; a son, Benjamin Aldridge of Lexington; two She was a member of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in brothers, Glen Aldridge of Nicholasville and Thomas M. Aldridge of Washington, D.C., and was a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include two Harrodsburg; and a nephew and four nieces. A private memorial service nieces, Frances Nichols (Jimmy) Holiday of Harrodsburg and Carolyn S. will be held at a later date. Nichols of Lexington; three great-nephews, Graham Calvin Nevius, William Chatham (Shannon) Nevius and John William (Donna) Holiday, all of ALESHIRE, Minnie Aleshire, Monday December 15, 2008, 1934-2008. Harrodsburg; four great-nieces, Leslee Carolyn (Vincent) Magliulo and PERRYVILLE - Minnie Frances Martin Aleshire, 74, of Danville died Sunday Brady Catherine Nevius, both of Las Vegas, Nev., Patricia Ellen (William) in Harrodsburg.