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Della MasonDella Mason, 95, of Mt.

Vernon, died Thursday, May 3,2007 at the Rockcastle Health& Rehabilitation Center inBrodhead. She was born inRockcastle County on October28, 1911 the daughter of Mar-tin and Susie Mallicoat Clark.She was a lifelong resident ofOrlando, KY and was a mem-ber of the Brush Creek HolinessChurch. She had been a home-maker and a Christian for over80 years. She loved her family,as well as baking, cooking, rais-ing flowers, and making quilts.

She is survived by: threesons, Charles Monroe(Lorraine) Mason, Loyd(Juanita) Mason, and MartinDelaney (Norma) Mason, all ofCincinnati, OH; a daughter-in-law, Jennie Mason, also of Cin-cinnati, OH; six grandchildren,Beverly Mason, Glenn Mason,Roger (Tonya) Mason, Kim(Jim) Hesketh, Mark (Janiece)Mason, and Randy Mason; andnine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in deathby: her husband, Walter LeeMason; a son, Eugene Mason;five brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral services were con-ducted Sunday, May 6 at theDowell & Martin FuneralHome Chapel by Bro. AllenHensley. Burial was in the BriarField Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: BlakeMason, Glenn Mason, LeonMason, Mark Mason, MarkMason, Jr., and Randy Mason.Please visit www.DowellMartin.com

to view Mrs. Mason’s online obituary.

Alan CurtisHelton, Sr.Alan Curtis Helton, Sr., 61,

husband of 41 years to Patsy AnnChandler Helton, of Brodhead,KY, died Wednesday, April 25th,2007 at the V.A. Medical Centerin Lexington, KY. He was bornon March 5th, 1946 in Hamilton,OH the son of the late Clintonand Jean Whitley Helton. Hewas a factory/maintenanceworker, having been an em-ployee at Goodyear Tire. He wasof the Baptist faith, serving his

country as a NavyVeteran. His hobbiesand interest includedfishing and hunting.

On July 20th, 1965, he wasunited in holy matrimony toPatsy Ann Chandler, and fromthat union came three children,Kelly Ann, Michelle Jean andAlan Curtis, Jr.

In addition to his wife, he issurvived by: three children,Kelly Ann Helton Schwartz ofFayetteville, NC, Michelle JeanHelton Duff of Brodhead, KY,and Alan Curtis (LaVonda)Helton, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, KY;six grandchildren, Nikki Hacker,Brandon Helton, Stevie Duff,Anna Schwartz, Meghin Heltonand DeNault Schwartz III; a halfbrother, Clint Helton; four sis-ters, Melody McKinney, BonnieWebb, Shelia King and GailZoller; step mother, VioletHelton Sexton; a special sister-in-law, Linda Collins; and a hostof friends and neighbors. Be-sides his parents, he was pre-ceded in death by a grandson,Cody Helton.

Services were conducted Sat-urday, April 28th, 2007 at theMarvin E. Owens Home for Fu-nerals with Bros. ShelbyReynolds and Luther Allen offi-ciating. Burial was in the PineyGrove Cemetery, with MilitaryRites by VFW 1410.

Casketbearers were: TeddyRose, Ryan Riddle, DavidRiddle, Robbie Lay, Steve Duff,Derrick McClure. Honorarycasketbearers were: Jerry ClydeCummins, Ricky Bussell, DavidCollins, Johnny Ray Lunsford,Patrick Collins, Leroy Collins.

Condolences to the family may bemade to his online registry at

www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com

Charles E.Wilson

Charles E. Wilson, 83, hus-band of 60 years to RuthWoodall Wilson, of Butler, KYand formerly of Brodhead, diedSaturday, May 5, 2007 in But-ler, KY. He was born on Feb.6, 1924 in Brodhead, KY, a sonof the late Calloway and MattieNaday Wilson. He was a mem-ber of the Union Chapel Pen-tecostal Church in Brodhead.He was a tool & die machinistand brake operator, havingbeen employed with KinnardBody Works in Erlanger, KY.His hobbies and interests in-cluded deer hunting andgardening.On June 29, 1946 hewas united in holy matrimonyto Ruth Ellen Woodall, andfrom that union came two chil-dren, Jerry and Patsy.

In addition to his wife, he issurvived by: children, PatsySchnitzler (Floyd) of Butler,KY and Jerry Wilson ofErlanger, KY; six brothers,James Wilson of Brodhead,Robert Wilson (Shirley) ofHalls Gap, Denver Wilson(Emma Jean) of Crab Orchard,Earl Wilson of Copper Creek,Dallas Wilson (Lillian) of CrabOrchard and Billy Wilson ofLockland, OH; two sisters,Irene Wilkerson (Linville) ofFlorence, KY, and LucilleAdams (Gordon) of Hamilton,OH; four grandchildren, An-gela Geiman (Justin), MichaelSchnitzler, and Eric andRachael Wilson; five greatgrandchildren, Chelsey,Jordon, Abigail, Shawn andAlyssa; and a host of nephews/nieces, friends and neighbors.

Besides his parents, he waspreceded in death by: a brother,Elbert Wilson; and two sisters,Bertha Henderickson andBlondell Henderickson.

Funeral services were heldTuesday, May 8, 2007 atUnion Chapel PentecostalChurch in Brodhead with Bro.Ralph Reynolds officiating.Burial was in Piney GroveCemetery.

Casketbearers were: MikeSchnitzler, Eric Wilson, EddieNoe, Justin Geiman, and Rob-ert and Dallas Wilson.

Condolences to the family of Mr.Charles Wilson may be made to his

online registry atwww.marvineowensfuneralhome.com

Dealva "Dee"Bussell, Sr.Dealva "Dee" Bussell, Sr.,

76, husband of 57 years to MaryHelton Bussell, of Brodhead,died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at hishome. He was born March 21,1931 in Brodhead, KY, a son ofthe late Arch and Lula MaeMoore Bussell. He was a mem-ber of the Brodhead BaptistChurch, Superintendent of theCity of Brodhead for 23years,having laid 100% of the waterand sewer lines in Brodhead,member of the Brodhead FireDepartment for 20 years, andserved on the Piney GroveCemetery Board for over 20years. His hobbies and interestincluded trading. On April 1,1950 he was united in holy mat-rimony to Mary Helton andfrom that union came five chil-dren, James G., Dealva, Jr.(Rick), Teresa, Mary Ann andBarry Lee.

In addition to his wife, he issurvived by: five children,James G. Bussell (Nancy) ofBrodhead, Dealva Bussell,Jr."Rick" of Somerset, TeresaBussell (Roger Shaffer) ofBrodhead, Mary Ann Childressof Brodhead, and Barry LeeBussell of Lexington, KY; eightgrandchildren, Angie Hend-rickson, J.D. Bussell, DerrickBussell, Kristi Fraley, AshleyBussell, Rachel Falin, MonicaChildress and SpencerChildress; eight great grandchil-dren, Ainsley Bussell, EvanHendrickson, Alexa Bussell,Ella Bussell, Colton Fraley,Carson Fraley, Rylie Dee Brad-ley and Wessen Falin; twobrothers, Joe Bussell and JackBussell (Annette), all ofBrodhead; a sister; Gerri Glassof Harrison, OH; and a host ofnephews/nieces, friends andneighbors.

Besides his parents, he waspreceded in death by: a grand-son, Ricky Dee Bussell, andthree sisters, Martha Messer,LaVerne Lykins, and JanetVelasquez.

Funeral services were heldMay 9, 2007 at Brodhead Bap-tist Church with Bro. Don Jonesand Bro. Luther Allen officiat-ing. Burial was in Piney GroveCemetery.

Casketbearers were: J.D.Bussell, Derek Bussell, SpencerChildress, Chris Hendrickson,Shannon Fraley and WesleyFalin. Honorary casketbearerswere: Jimmy Cass, KeithRigsby, Carlos Caldwell, EdShepherd and John Brock.

Condolences to the family can bemade to his online registry at:

www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com

LutherLunce, Jr.Luther Lunce, Jr., 55, of

Brodhead, died Monday, April30, 2007 at his residence. Hewas born in Rockcastle Countyon January 22, 1952 the son ofJames Luther and Pearlie Neal

Lunce. He was alogger and a retiredUS Army Veteran.

He is survived by: onebrother: George D. (Jean)Lunce of Brodhead; and six sis-ters, Lorene (Sam) Dunham ofHoliday Island, AR, Blanche(Charles) Foster of Shelbyville,KY, Betty (Stanley) Hellard ofFrankfort, KY, Vinnie (Harry)Holland of Mt. Vernon, Martha(Gilford) Hellard of Frankfortand Rosella “Teddy” (Charles)Davis of Mt. Vernon. He waspreceded in death by his parentsand a sister, Emma Imgraffia.

Graveside services wereconducted Thursday, May 3,2007 at the Pine Hill Cemeteryby Bro. Sam Dunham.

Dowell & Martin FuneralHome was in charge of arrange-ments.Please visit www.DowellMartin.comto view Mr. Lunce’s online obituary.

KathleenSeal Stills

Kathleen Seal Stills, 86, ofBerea, died Friday, May 4, 2007at her residence following anillness. She was a RockcastleCounty native born May 31,1920, the daughter of the lateThomas and Cornelia EdensSeal, a retired Dayton, OhioMaster Electric Company em-ployee, member of the Light-house Baptist Church and hadbeen a resident of Berea for thepast 35 years since her retire-ment.

Local survivors include aspecial niece and caregiver,Patricia Thomas Azbill and herhusband Chester of Mt. Vernon,as well as, numerous relativesand friends. In addition to herparents, she was preceded indeath by her loving husband,Bill Stills.

Funeral services were heldMay 8, 2007 at Lighthouse Bap-tist Church with Bro. RoyHimes officiating. Burial fol-lowed in the Elmwood Cem-etery in Mt. Vernon.

Pallbearers were RalphAzbill, Ronnie Azbill, JeffDaugherty, Eric Daugherty.Honorary pallbearers were Ja-son, Cody, Dusty, Christy,Heather, Josh and CourtneyAzbill and Josh, Chris andBrandon Lamb.

Pg. A4 The Mt. Vernon Signal Thursday, May 10, 2007

CassandraElizabeth

ZapfCassandra Elizabeth Zapf, 7,

of Columbia, KY, died Wednes-day, May 2, 2007 at the KosairChildren’s Hospital in Louis-ville after an illness. She wasin the second grade at AdairCounty Elementary School andenjoyed going to church.

She is survived by: her par-ents, Jamie and Carrie HawkinsZapf of Columbia; her twin sis-ter, Gabriella Madelyn Zapf;her brother, Tristan Zapf; hermaternal grandparents, Sheldonand Janie Hawkins ofHardyville; her paternal grand-parents, Barbara and OrbaAllen of Mt. Vernon; her ma-ternal great grandparents, Leeand Mossie Henson ofManchester and Betty Mamauof Indianapolis, IN; an uncle,Terry Zapf of Cincinnati, OH;and an aunt, Rebecca Hawkinsof Glasgow.

Funeral services were con-ducted Saturday, May 5 at theSt. Andrew United MethodistChurch in Campbellsville byRev. Terry Vickous. Burial wasin the Columbia Cemetery.

Grissom Funeral Home inColumbia was in charge of ar-rangements.

This obituary courtesy of Dowell &Martin Funeral Home.

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