AGNES BUNNELL

Agnes Marie Little Bunnell, 92, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at her residence.

Born June 7, 1916, in Hazard, she was the daughter of the late Brack and Annie Anderson Little and was the widow of Ernest C. Bunnell.

She was a member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ and the Ebenezer Homemakers.

Survivors include: four daughters, Elizabeth Ann Miller of Northville, MI, Betty Lynn (Don) Steele of Brighton, MI, Tina Prather of Harrodsburg and Rosemary (John) Helm of Harrodsburg; one brother, Jack (Edith) Little of Beattyville; two sisters, Jean Potter of Chicago, IL, and Christine Reedy of Middletown, OH; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Joe C. Durbin.

A private family service was held. Ransdell Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Church of Christ Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com.

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WILLIAM BUTLER

William Jackson “Jay” Butler, 77, of Perryville, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 at his residence.

Born Aug. 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Clealen and Annie Louallen Butler and was the husband of Ruth Anne Schmidt Butler.

He was a self-employed farmer and a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church and the Cornerstone Assembly of God.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Sherrie Ann (Toby) Davis of Stanford and two sisters, Wanda Isham and Shirley Gregory, both of Harrodsburg.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Allen, Gene, Durwood and Butch Butler and two sisters, Virginia Robinson and Tammy Weldon.

The funeral was held Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Wilder Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Lane with burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ronnie and Mike Butler, Terry Gregory, Joe Carrier and Matthew and Stephen Bowen.

Expressions of sympathy are suggest to Heritage Hospice.

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HILDA DRURY

Hilda M. Drury, 78, of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington.

Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Mae Dennis Drury and was the widow of H. C. Drury.

She was a retired employee of Florida Tile in Lawrenceburg, member of the Lawrenceburg Community Baptist Church and Anderson County Senior Citizens.

Survivors include: one daughter, Sheila (Darryl) Hawkins; one son, Eddie Clay Drury of Lawrenceburg; one sister, Marie Burns of Lawrenceburg; three granddaughters and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Floyd Drury, four sisters, Mina Gillis, Emma Sanford, Olene Simpson, and Irene Sea and two brothers, Thomas and Ottis Drury.

The funeral was held Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 at Gash Memorial Chapel with Bro. Steve Broughton and Bro. Don Wells officiating. Burial was in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gary Drury, Marcus Drury, Gary Sanford, Gayle Burns, Darrell Sanford, Louis Sea, Gary Martin, Calvin Bowen, Aaron Ross, Larue Simpson and Donnie Wells.

Honorary pallbearers were Billy Sanford, Coy Sea, Larry Morgan, Herman Lee Peach, Wendell Drury, Darrell Sea, Pete Mayewski, Connie Gillis, Gerald Drury, David Drury, Ronnie Drury, Dewayne Baxter and Ernie Akins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street, Frankfort, Ky. 40601.

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FRANKLIN HOLT

Franklin D. “Cracker” Holt, Jr., 69, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

He was born November 30, 1938 in Mercer County to the late Dorothy Mae Disponett and Franklin D. Holt, Sr.

He was a farmer, cheese maker and lab. tech for Kraft Foods, a part-time worker at Kentucky River Locks 5 & 6, and worked in maintenance and mowing for the Anderson County Board of Education. He was a member of the Ballard Baptist Church and enjoyed farming and fishing.

He is survived by: his wife of 40 years, Judy Lynn Stephens Holt; a daughter, Melissa Ann (Tim) Toles of Lawrenceburg; a grandson, Zachary Toles of Lawrenceburg; two step grandchildren, Jared Toles and Amelia Toles of Frankfort; three sisters, Shirley Sea of Shelbyville, Linda (James) Yocum of Land of Lakes, FL, Kimberly Lynch of Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Kenneth Joe Holt of Lawrenceburg, Robert Eugene Holt of Tennessee.

Funeral service was held Saturday, August 23, at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, with Rev. Jim Wheeler officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.

(Note: This obituary was not included in the August 28, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)

ANTHONY LEAVELL

Anthony Scott Leavell, 40, of Danville, departed this life on Friday August 22, 2008 after a long illness.

He was born October 25, 1967 in Boyle County.

He was formerly employed by the golf course and he loved to do landscaping.

Anthony leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Elaine Leavell, Danville; his children, Antonio Lancaster, Danville, Zachary Brock, Harrodsburg, Marcarla Lancaster and Nikki Leavell, both of Danville, Tequeshon Henderson, step-daughter, Katie; great-aunt, Sophronia Reese, Danville; a special friend, Melinda Lancaster, Danville.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, at the Smith-Jackson Funeral Home in Danville with Rev. William Jenkins and Elder Charles Daugherty officiating.

(Note: This obituary was not included in the August 28, 2008 issue of the Harrodsburg Herald)

DOLLY PURVIS

Dolly Purvis, 84, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at her residence.

Born Aug. 19, 1924 in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Ross and Lectie Lawhorn Patterson and was the wife of Fred Purvis,.

She was a homemaker and a member of Harrodsburg Christian Church.

In addition to her husband, survivors include: one son, Fred Purvis, Jr. of Campbellsville; one sister, Geneva Richardson of Liberty; one grand-daughter and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Marvin, Dexter and Domer Patterson and one sister, Makaree Divine.

The funeral was held Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with John David Lane officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Frank Preston, Leroy Patterson, Gary Patterson, Kenny Patterson, Jackie Lamb and Lorne Patterson.

To leave a message or to share your memories with the family, please visit www.alexanderandroyalty.com.

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DEVAN WALKER

DeVan B. Walker, 81, of Evans City, PA died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 at his home.

Born Aug. 28, 1926 in Evans City, PA he was the son of the late Earl "Bud" and Bertha Yund Walker and was the husband of Ruth Strutt Walker.

He graduated from Evans City High School in 1944, served in the U.S. Navy from June 1944 to June 1946 where he was honorably discharged following WWII, attended engineering school at Geneva College and worked as a mechanical engineer for 39 years at Mathews Conveyor and Rexnord in Ellwood City, PA and Danville.

He served his churches in Evans City, PA, Harrodsburg, and recently Old Union Presbyterian Church in Mars, PA. He served as President of the Evans City Athletic Association and Evans City Rotary before his work transfer to Kentucky.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: one daughter, Lynn (Richard) Meyers of Zelienople, PA; three sons, Van (Frances) Walker of Valencia, PA, Larry (Erin) Walker of Evans City, PA and Bruce Walker of Evans City, PA; two sisters, Beverly (Verle) Westerman of Evans City, PA and Shirley (Tom) Dunbar of Butler, PA; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Grisinger.

Visitation will be held from 7–9 p.m. on Thursday and 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. on Friday at Boylan Funeral Home in Evans City, PA.

Boylan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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