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Recent Obituaries
April 19, 2007
Caldwell
Nathan R. Caldwell, 72, of 399 Amsden Avenue, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at
the Hospice Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born in Woodford County, he was the son of the late Harry and Harriet Hamilton
Caldwell.He was a retired employee of Franklin County, Ohio, school system. He
was a member of the St. Matthews A.M.E. Church in Midway and was a veteran of
the U.S. Army.
Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Kirtley, Versailles; a stepdaughter,
Cynthia Goddard, Columbus, Ohio; two stepsons, Raymond Jones and David Person,
both of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Gracie Caldwell and Helen Garner, both of
Midway; three brothers, Harry Caldwell, Lexington, and William and Cecil
Caldwell, both of Columbus; a special niece, Toni Almond, Columbus; nine
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services were conducted Friday, April 13, at Second Christian Church, Midway, by
the Rev. Sherry Miller. Interment was in the Midway Cemetery. Casket bearers
were Brandon Garner, Alfred Almond, Peyton Almond, Teddy Garner, Kerry Garner,
and Steven Caldwell. Honorary bearer was Aaron Hamilton.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice Care Center in Lexington.
Guest book at www.BlackburnandWard.com.
Carter
Alfred Leo Carter, 55, died Monday, April 16, 2007, at the Hospice Care Center
at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of
Helen M. Carter of Millville and the late William H. Carter. He was a retired
mechanical and maintenance operations supervisor for the Kentucky Department of
Transportation. A member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, he was an
avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast, and enjoyed fishing and cooking.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, William C. Carter, U.S.
Marine Corps, California; three grandchildren, Allen Carter and Andrew Carter,
both of Lexington, and Eve Carter, Texas; two sisters, Lillian E. Morton and
Virginia L. Sandifer, both of Versailles; and a brother, Joseph H. Carter,
Frankfort.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Macedonia Missionary
Baptist Church, Millville, by the Rev. H. E. Bolton. Visitation will be after 10
a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Casket bearers will be Troy Worley, Clifford Harris, Dale Spicer, John Floyd,
Larry Thomas, Randy Long, John Lee Cushingberry, and Richard Kirtley. Honorary
bearers will be Larry Van Hoose, Dan Walls, Brad Abbott, John Wilson, Eugene
Wilson, Wallace Morton, Eddie Knight, and Rick Snapp.
Guest book at www.BlackburnandWard.com.
Denham
Ann Denham, 83, of Versailles, wife of Tom Denham, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007,
at the Bluegrass Community Hospital.
Born in Goldsboro, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret
Wilcher. She was a retired clerk for the USDA.
In addition to her husband of 66 years, she is survived by a daughter, Margaret
Furlong; a granddaughter, Tracye Carey; and a great-grandchild, Nick Carey.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday, April 14, at the Rose Crest Cemetery
in Versailles. W.R. Milward Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Foley
Martha Jane Lacefield Foley, 85, of
Versailles, widow of William S. Foley Sr., died Friday, April 6, 2007, at
Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles.
Born in Midway, she was the daughter of the late Lister and Ruth Hall Lacefield.
She was a member of Troy Presbyterian Church and the Country Book Club.
Survivors include three sons, Dr. William S. Foley, Robert W. Foley, and F. R.
“Buddy” Foley II, all of Versailles; eight grandchildren, Tammy Bradley,
Shelbyville, Amanda L. Naish, Lexington, Dr. William S. Foley III, Greenville,
N.C., F. R. “Bubba” Foley III, Lexington, Marte L. Lee, Lexington, Elizabeth B.
Foley, Jeffersonville, Ind., Richard S. Foley, Versailles, and Taylor H. Foley,
Richmond; and six great-grandchildren. A sister, Bobbie Jean Lacefield, is
deceased.
Private services were conducted Monday, April 9, in the Midway Cemetery by her
grandchildren. The W. R. Milward Mortuary, Broadway, Lexington, was in charge of
arrangements.
Contributions may be made to Taylor Manor Nursing Home, 300 Berry Avenue,
Versailles, KY 40383, or to the Woodford County Historical Society, 121 Rose
Hill Avenue, Versailles, KY 40383.
Graul
William Brent Beverly Graul, 43, father of Ashli Graul and Leslie Graul of
Versailles, died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Louisville.
Born in Woodford County, he was a 1982 graduate of Woodford County High School,
where he had played football. He was a member of the Versailles United Methodist
Church.
In addition to his daughters, he is survived by his mother, Sally Lane Graul and
her husband, Dr. William J. Graul, Versailles; his father, Bill Beverly and his
wife, Rosemary Beverly, Versailles; three brothers, William J. “Butch” Graul
III, Georgetown, Dr. Craig Stephen Graul, Clintwood, Va., and John Andrew Graul,
Versailles; four sisters, Sabrea Dene Rivette, Metairie, La., Sandy Beverly,
Lawrence, Kan., Susan McDonald Stines, Indianapolis, Ind., and Jimmie McDonald
Kyker, Indianapolis; his former wife and mother of his daughters, Linza Vickers
Graul, Versailles; and a companion, Marion Howington, Louisville.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Blackburn & Ward
Funeral Home by the Rev. Rebecca Peterson. Interment will follow at the
Versailles Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Coy officiating. Casket bearers will be
Dale Vickers, Robbie Vickers, Matthew Padgett, Brian Padgett, Daniel Padgett,
Rocky Padgett, and Chris Padgett.
Memorial contributions suggested to Taylor Manor Nursing Home, 300 Berry Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383 or to the Nile Ministries, 3360 Fords Mill Road, Versailles
KY 40383.
Guest book at www.BlackburnandWard.com.
Guy
Michael Taylor Guy, 36, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at Central Baptist Hospital
North East, LaGrange, after a short illness.
He was the son of Sylvia Guy, Lexington, and the late Charles T. Guy, a Midway
native.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother Charles Guy, Lexington;
three children, Landon, Tristin, and Christin Guy, Monroe, Ala.; and his
grandfather, Taylor Long, Midway.
Services were conducted Wednesday, April 18, at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home by
the Rev. Edgar Wallace. Cremation followed the services.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association.
Guest book at www.BlackburnandWard.com.
Johnson
Mary Ann Snipes Johnson, 66, of Doniphan, Mo., wife of Ronnie Smith, died
Sunday, April 15, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.
Born in New Albany, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Merle T. and Lillian
Sue Bailey Snipes.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Millie Darling,
Versailles; a daughter, Terrie Stephens, Davenport, Fla.; a brother, Bob Snipes,
Rockford, Ill.; and a granddaughter, Theresa Stephens.
Services were conducted Tuesday, April 17, at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home by
the Rev. Mike Krupa. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Casket bearers
were Sam Williams, Bill Stephens, Jeremiah Adkins, and Danny Skinner.
Memorials are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation, 3800 Parkers Mill Road,
Lexington, KY 40513.
Guest book at www.BlackburnandWard.com.
McGaughey
Omer Neal McGaughey, 78, of Lexington, formerly of Versailles, widower of Linda
Conley McGaughey, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital.
Born in Alton, he was the son of the late Daniel William and Bessie Peggs
McGaughey. He was a retired drywall employee with Werne Drywall Company and a
former foreman with Kentucky Horse Center. He was a member of Ashland Avenue
Baptist Church and served with the U. S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include three sons, David Neal McGaughey Sr., Timothy Jarman McGaughey,
and Daniel Edward McGaughey, all of Lexington; a daughter, Angela Jean McGaughey
Johnson, Lexington; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his former
wife and caregiver, Betty Ann McGaughey, Lexington.
Services were conducted Friday, April 13, at the W.R. Milward Mortuary,
Broadway, by Dr. Greg Waltermire. Private burial will be in the Lexington
Cemetery on Saturday, April 21.
Vickers
Roy Douglas, 70, of Florida, died Wednesday, April 12, 2007, after a long
illness.
Born in Bourbon County, he was the son of the late Roy and Mary Humphries
Vickers. He lived in Versailles and Lexington for 30 years. He was in the
reserves, and a member of Versailles Baptist Church. He was employed at Kitchen
Planning Center for many years before he relocated to Florida. He continued with
his career in Tampa, Fla., before retiring.
He is survived by his companion, Lila Jean Fitts; three children, Morgan
Vickers, Alan Vickers, and Lisa Vickers Carpenter; three stepchildren, Jeff
Daley, Mark Daley, and Cheryl Jackson; seven grandchildren, Michael Vickers,
Jason Vickers, Tanya Giles, Stephen Vickers, Ginny Overstreet, Meagan Vickers,
and Nathan Vickers; a brother, Wayne Vickers; and two sisters, Naomi Foster and
Linda Randall. A brother, Joe Vickers, is deceased.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, April 23, at New Hope
Baptist Church, Versailles.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Liver Foundation,
75 Maiden Lane Suite 603 New York, NY 10038, or online at
www.liverfoundation.org/donate.
Wesley
Rex Wesley, of London, husband of Margaret Miller Wesley, died Thursday, April
12, 2007.
A native of Casey County, he lived in Pulaski County and farmed in Mercer County
before moving to Laurel County in 1956. He was a retired Laurel County Extension
Agent and Community Development Specialist, and was instrumental in helping to
develop a number of projects, including J. M. Feltner 4-H Camp, Wood Creek Lake,
Laurel County Industrial Park and Corbin Tri-County Industrial Authority. He
also helped establish the Laurel County Feeder Calf Sale. He graduated from
Berea College and North Carolina State. He was a veteran of World War II,
serving as a pilot in India and China. He received the Bronze Star air medal,
the Distinguished Flying Cross and was a disabled veteran.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by four sons, David Wesley,
Russell, Mike Wesley, Huntsville, Ala., John Wesley, Bowling Green, and James
Wesley, Glasgow; a daughter, Martha Wesley Thompson, Versailles; eight
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ben Wesley.
Services were conducted Sunday, April 15, at House-Rawlings Funeral Home,
London. Burial was in the Swiss Colony Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Kentucky 4-H Foundation (for the J M Feltner 4-H
Camp in memory of Rex Wesley), 212 Scovell Hall, Lexington, KY 40546.
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