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roBert lee “Bear” BoWersMith

Robert Lee “Bear” Bow-ersmith, 79, Radcliff, Ky. died April 18, 2016 at Jew-ish Hospital, Louisville, Ky.

Survivors include his lov-ing wife of 57 years, Erika Bowersmith; two sons, Al Bowersmith and his wife Rebecca, Glen Bower-smith; one granddaughter, Kristina Bowersmith; two sisters, Ruth Bowersmith,

Pat Hineman; two brothers, Kenny Bowersmith, Edgar Bowersmith, Jr.; a long time friend, Jim Cassel; and a host of family and friends.

He was retired from the United States Army, a veteran of the Vietnam War, a recipient of the German Occupa-tional Badge, retired from Civil Service, Fort Knox, Ky., and part owner of the Comic Vault, Radcliff, Ky.

A graveside service with military honors was held on April 25 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky.

Frieda Fetters

Frieda Fetters, 89, Radcliff, Ky., died April 20, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Fetters of Rad-cliff; a son, Frank (Helen) Fetters, Vine Grove, Ky.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Theresa Hoffmann- Wolfe, Rochester, N.Y.; five brothers and two sisters all of Germany.

She was a member of the Edelweiss Club.Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to : Kosair

Charities, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40217.Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.

Jane oliVe hickok

Jane Olive Hickok, 94, formerly of Vine Grove, Ky. died April 17, 2016 at the Bay-health-Kent Medical Center, Dover, DE.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arno John “Red” Hickok; a daughter, Sandy Rabon; and a grand-daughter, Allison Goff.

She is survived by four sons, Jack Hickok, St. Louis,

MO, Ron Hickok, White Sands, NM, Bill Hickok, Hud-son, Fla., Steve Hickok, Muldraugh, Ky.; two daughters, Sharon Goff, Wyoming, DE, Bonnie Borum, Stanley, NC; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Her memberships include: Vine Grove Methodist Church, Vine Grove, United Methodist Women, and the Red Hat Society.

Funeral services were held April 23 at the chapel of Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove. Pastor Dan Paddack officiatied. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff.

lloyd kenneth “Buddy” kasey

Lloyd Kenneth “Buddy” Kasey, 88, Irvington, Ky. re-turned to his heavenly Father on April 23, 2016 at Breck-inridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky.

He was born on April 13, 1928.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Lee Kasey and Mable Trent Kasey; a sister Maxine Kasey Mercer.

He is survived by his wife Virginia Ryan Kasey; two sons Kevin (Leslie) Kasey, and Kerry (Martha) Kasey along with four grandchildren Landon, Kade, Ryan, and Lily Kasey.

He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, served in the United Sates Air Force, a member of the Irvington United Methodist Church and owner of Irvington Gas for more than 78 years. He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather and friend who enjoyed nothing more than being with people.

Funeral services were held on April 27 at Irvington United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

The family request donations be made to Irvington United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.

aManda renee roe

Amanda Renee Roe, 35, Irvington, Ky., died April 18, 2016. She was born in Elizabethtown, Ky. on June 30, 1980. She was preceded in death by her brother Shawn Hankins.She is survived by her sons Logan, Joseph Laurino and

Landon Robert Roe, Irvington; her parents Bobby and Linda Roe, Irvington; two sisters, Teri Reuvers (Patrick) of Northampton, Pa. and Sabrina Rofkahr (Jerry), Hardinsburg, Ky., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was employed by Breckinridge Memorial Hospital as a CNA and Unit secretary. Her dream was to become a registered nurse and she was pursuing nursing school. She loved her job and was well respected for her work ethic.

A very friendly and funny person, she always had a smile on her face. Her family meant everything to her - especially her two sons. She enjoyed sun, salt and sand and could spend many days at the beach.

Funeral services were held at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church on April 23. Burial was in the Mt. Merino Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Pocketful of Hope or the Amanda Renee Roe Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Online guest register available at trentdowell.com.

Maria sheets

Maria Sheets, 89, Radcliff, Ky., died April 20, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her son, Leo J. (Diane) Sheets, Impe-rial, Pa.; son Harry R. “Sonny” (Tina) Sheets, Jr., Lake-wood, Wash.; daughter Karen Sheets, Radcliff; daughter Deborah K. Sheets, Radcliff; a sister, Gretel Kapf, Swit-zerland; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She worked in the dining facilities at Fort Knox for over 30 years.

The funeral service was held on April 23 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff with Pastor Tim Armold officiating. Burial was in North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff.

Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.

sonJa colleen siMPson

Sonja Colleen Simpson, 77, Radcliff, Ky., died April 22 at home with her loved ones by her side.

She was born on March 4, 1939 in Altoona, Pa.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her sis-ter, Joann Foster; and a nephew, Steve Foster.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, David Simpson Sr.;

one daughter, Cathy Willis (Randy), Clarkson, Ky.; one son, David Simpson Jr., Radcliff, Ky.; five grandchildren, Austin Lynch, Cody Peerman both of Vine Grove, Ky., Tyler Simpson, Brianna Simpson both of Radcliff, Ky., and Mason Simpson, Vine Grove, Ky.; three step-grandchildren, Brett Willis, Colo-rado Springs, Colo., Ciara Willis, and Kierra Willis both of Clarkson, Ky.; one step-great-grandchild, Leanna Willis, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; several nieces and nephews that she loved very much; also a very special ex-daughter-in-law, Carla Claytor, Radcliff.

The daughter of the late Joseph Morgan and Carmen Sum-blin. She has been a resident of Kentucky since the age of 10.

She was a retired school bus driver for Hardin County Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Scrabble and checkers, watching Kentucky basketball, the Kentucky Derby, and game shows, especially Wheel of Fortune.

Her wishes were to be cremated. A private ceremony was held April 24 at her house. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Jack runnells solar

Jack Runnells Solar, 85, Eliza-bethtown, Ky. died April 24, 2016 at the Helmwood Healthcare Center, Elizabethtown, Ky.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Dorothy Medley Solar; two sisters, Mary Lou Garrison, and Ruth Joanne Cain.

He is survived by one daugh-ter, Ruth Evelyn (Ray) Bryl-ski, Fla.; one son, Richard Ed-ward (Martha) Solar; a stepson,

Charles Joseph (Joyce) Solar, Elizabethtown, Ky., 12 grandchil-dren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, James Edward (Carol) Solar, Calif.; a nephew, Ronnie Deason; a special niece, Pat (Tom) King; a special friend, Wilma Carter; several nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having retired from the United States Army and then retiring also from the Fort Knox School System. His memberships include: St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Flaherty, Ky., American Legion, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

A prayer service was held on April 26 at the chapel of Cof-fey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, Ky. Rev. Kevin J. Bryan officiated. Burial followed in the St. Martin Cemetery, Flaherty, Ky.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the American Lung Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Joyce Bassett stacy

Joyce Bassett Stacy, 61, Lincolnton, N.C. died April 15, 2016 at CMC Charlotte.

She was born Dec. 4, 1954, she was the daughter of Joan Peak and the late Benny Bas-sett.

She was preceded in death by her father, a sister Elizabeth Bassett and a brother Chuck Bassett.

She is survived by two daughters, Stacy (Scottie) Angle, Lincolnton, N.C.; Nancy (Matthew) Guy, Maiden, N.C.; a son Carl Womeldorf, Cherryville, N.C.; three sisters, Diana (Charlie) Tate, West Point, Ky., Rose Keith, Lincolnton, N.C., Rita (Alvin) Goatley, Hawesville, Ky.; a brother Leslie (Lisa) Bassett, Maiden, N.C.; six grandchildren Christopher Angle, Dil-lon Guy, Terry Womeldorf, Tyler Womeldorf, Breanna Blanton, Noah Guy; two great-grandchild Lillian Blanton, Aria Blanton;her former husband Lonnie Womeldorf and several nieces and nephews.

A private family service was held April 17.Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuner-

alhome.net. The Stacy family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Margaret lucille thoMPson

Margaret Lucille Thomp-son, 90, Brandenburg, Ky. was reunited with her beloved husband of 62 years and 10 months, Herbert Lee Thomp-son Sr., in their heavenly home on April 16, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

She was born Jan. 16, 1926 in Irvington, Ky. to the late William Carlie “Carl” Se-cuskie Sr. and Mattie C. El-

liott Secuskie.She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Her-

bert Lee Thompson Sr.; son-in-law, Logan W. Greer II; brothers, Carl Secuskie Jr. and Eugene Secuskie; and a brother-in-law, Gilbert Benham Sr.

She is survived by four children; Rebecca Mattie Greer, Herbert Lee Thompson Jr., Gary Gene Thompson and David Lane Thompson all of Brandenburg, Ky.; a sister-in-law, Mary Francis Foor Benham; two nieces, Annette Secuskie Shields, Scottsburg, Ind. and Belinda Secuskie Miller, Greenville, S.C.; as well as many more nieces, nephews, and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.

She was a devoted wife, mother and Christian who loved her Lord Jesus Christ and lived her life for him. She was a member of New Brandenburg Baptist Church, was a former member of Meade County Homemakers, former member of T.O.P.S., a U.S. Navy career wife and a graduate of Business College.

A Celebration of life service will be held May 7 at 2 P.M. EDT at New Brandenburg Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Yates officiating. Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com.

BarBara J. ePling

Barbara J. Epling, 86, Louisville, Ky. died April 24, 2016, at the Christian Health Center in Louisville. She was preceded in death by her parents, James (Jettie) Epling, also by a brother, J.B. Epling and a sister, Marianna Keys. She had many nieces and nephews. She was retired from Humana. She resided in Louisville. She was originally from Breckinridge County. Visitation will be held at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington on April 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with service to follow at 1 p.m.

teXal June Martell

Texal June Martell, 73, Radcliff, Ky. died April 21, 2016 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Martell; and a son, Teddy Jones.

She is survived by eight children, Robert Jones, Rad-cliff, James Jones, Ill., David Jones, Rineyville, Ky., Freda Beckham, Eddyville, Ky., Raymond Martell, Del., Richard Martell, Rineyville, Robert Martell, Lebanon, Ky., Debi Hodge, Calif.; a special friend, Larry Clark, Radcliff, Ky.; twenty grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Barnhouse, W. Va.; one sister, Wynell Sell of Ohio; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services were held April 26 at the chapel of Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, Ky. with Rev. James Royalty officiating. Burial will follow in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff, Ky.

Condolences can be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.com.

della Joann hunt thornton MilBurn

Della JoAnn Hunt, Thorn-ton, Milburn 84, died April 22, 2016 peacefully with fam-ily members by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Milburn; and granddaughter, Melissa Miller.

She is survived by: two sons, Richard (Pam) Thorn-ton, Fla., Wendell (Patty)

Thornton, Ky.; two daughters Connie (Gary) Toolate, Mo., Sonya (Gary) Persick, Texas; two step-daughters, Marsha Howard, Ky., and Sue Milburn, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was a lifelong resident of Hardin County for 55 years.

A memorial service was held at Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, Ky., on April 27.

Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Jerry Wesley Mills

Jerry Wesley Mills, 67, Vine Grove, Ky., died April 20, 2016 at his residence.

He was born August 9, 1948 in Louisville, Ky. to the late William Ellis Mills and Ge-neva May Martin Mills.

He is survived by his wife, Angie Mills of Vine Grove, Ky.; Children, David Mills, Robert Mills, Jerri-Kay Mills Rada-

baugh (Jeff), Kaen Loucks, Kristal Stout, James Mills and Gina Mills; brothers, Larry Mills and Gary Mills; “sister,” Carol Jennette (Russell) and 11 grandchildren.

He was a carpenter by trade, was a member of the carpenters union and worked for Lusk Mechanical for many years.

A Celebration of Life will be held April 30 at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home.

Visitation with the family will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com