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Recent Obituaries
May 24, 2007
Davis
Wayne Howard Davis, 59, husband of Vicky Crowe Davis, died Friday, May 18, 2007,
at his residence.
Born Nov. 26, 1947, in Lexington, he was the son of the late Howard and
Katherine Briggs Davis. He was employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a
hearing officer for DDS.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Adam Wayne (Elaine) Davis,
Lawrenceburg; a sister, Wanda Chanda, Middletown; three sisters-in-law, Shirley
(Dean) Roberts and Ethel (Marcus) Wallin, both of Versailles, and Gloria (David)
Lewis of Indiana; and two grandchildren, Samuel Adam and Alekzander Xavier
Davis.
Services were conducted Tuesday May 22, at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill, by the
Rev. Doug Simpson. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Casket bearers
were James Roberts, Mark Wallin, Ricky Wallin, Hal Roberts, Jeff Wallin, Stevie
Wallin, Kevin Lewis, John Wallin, Bethel Wallin, and Loren Kaenzig.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be made at www.clarkfuneralchapels.com.
(Paid obituary)
Endicott
Tempa
“T” Gaunce Endicott, 92, of Midway, widow of H.M. “Hub” Endicott, died Saturday,
May 19, 2007, at her residence.
She was the treasurer of Midway College for many years.
Born at Carlisle in Nicholas County, she was a long-time resident of Midway. She
was a graduate of Kentucky Female Orphan School (now Midway College) and
completed her bachelor of arts degree at Transylvania University. She did
graduate work at the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University. She
was a retired teacher from Midway Elementary and Midway High School and also
taught in Nicholas County before coming to Midway. She was a lifetime member of
the United Methodist Church, of which she served with its local, district and
conference organizations. She was an active participant in Midway affairs,
particularly the Midway College Alumni Association and the Midway Woman’s Club.
Survivors include a son, Malcolm Endicott; three grandchildren, Sean, Beau, and
Cara; a great-grandchild, Will; a brother, S.M. “Mac” Gaunce; and several nieces
and nephews. A sister, Vera Green, and a half-brother, Reynolds Gaunce, are
deceased.
Services were conducted Wednesday, May 23, at the Midway Baptist Church. Casket
bearers were Beau Endicott, Sean Endicott, Bill Gaunce, Mark Gaunce, Leo Ginter,
and Franklin Caswell. Honorary bearers were members of the Midway United
Methodist Church Administrative Council and the Methodist Women. Clark Funeral
Home, Rose Hill, Versailles, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tempa Endicott Scholarship Fund at
Midway College, Midway United Methodist Church, and Hospice of the Bluegrass,
Frankfort.
Condolences may be made at www.clarkfuneralchapels.com.
Heathman
Marian Elizabeth Heathman, 82, of Versailles, wife of Mike Heathman, died
Saturday, May 19, 2007, at the St. Joseph Hospital Hospice Care Center in
Lexington.
Born May 21, 1924, in Woodford County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis
and Bettie Carlton Hackney. She a 1942 graduate of Versailles High School, a
retiree of Texas Instruments, and was a member of Versailles Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband of 64 years, she is survived by a daughter, Mary Jo
Joseph, Danville; two granddaughters, Noel and Kate Joseph, Charleston, S.C.; a
brother, Carlton Hackney, Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews. A brother,
Lewis Hackney Jr., is deceased.
Graveside services were conducted Monday, May 21, at the Versailles Cemetery by
the Rev. John Brandon.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele Street,
Frankfort, KY 40601 or Woodford County Historical Society, 121 Rose Hill,
Versailles, KY 40383.
Guest book at www.Blackburnandward.com.
James
Beulah “Bea” James, 88, widow of Porter James, died Monday, May 21, 2007.
Born in Breckinridge County, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Ida
Simmons Henderson and was a member of the Versailles United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Becki James Casey, Frankfort; a grandson,
Allen James, Georgetown; and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Skyler James. A
son, Ted James; a sister, Ruby Conner; and a brother, Jess Henderson, are
deceased.
Services were conducted Wednesday, May 23, at Versailles United Methodist Church
by the Rev. Randy Coy and the Rev. Ben Hahn. Burial was at Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass or to the Versailles United
Methodist Church for the Methodist Home.
Guest book at www.Blackburnandward.com.
Robinson
William Bainbridge Robinson, 86, of Lexington, widower of Jane Adair Robinson,
died Monday, May 14, 2007 at the St. Joseph Hospital.
Born in Georgetown, he was the son of the late Homer L. and Virginia Coyle
Robinson. He attended the University of Kentucky and was a UK Fellow, and was a
retired horse farmer, belonging to the Thoroughbred Club of America and the
Keeneland Association. He was a member of the Lions Club and Pisgah Presbyterian
Church.
Survivors include a son, retired Col. George S. Robinson, Germany; and a sister,
Dorothy Cox, Georgetown.
A graveside service was conducted Saturday, May 19, in the Georgetown Cemetery
by the Rev. Jon Martin. Casket bearers were William McKinney, John Baker, Dennis
O’Brien, Bob Zeilke, Ben Van Meter, and Sonny Hanna. Honorary bearers were Frank
Jedlicke, Bruce McMillin, Glenn Williams, Dr. James Owen, and Spence Closson.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the William B. Robinson Education Trust
or the William B. Robinson Foundation Trust, 4237 Palmetto Drive, Lexington, KY
40513.
Snapp
Wesley Snapp Jr., 54, of Versailles, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at his home.
Born in Woodford County, he was the son of Melvina Bowman Berger of Versailles
and the late Heron Wesley Snapp Sr. He farmed most of his life and was an
excellent painter.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters, Crystal Moore,
Lawrenceburg, Saundra Cosby and Ashley Updike, both of Versailles; two sons,
Shane Bowman, Nicholasville, and Michael Crowe, Versailles; five sisters,
Shirley White, Bonnie Downey, Judy Godbey, Hattie Keeling, Geneva Brown and
Debbie Curless, all of Versailles; and five grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, at Blackburn & Ward
Funeral Home by the Rev. Frank Layne and the Rev. Curtis Allen. Interment will
follow at Rose Crest Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Jamie White, Justin White,
Davie Richards, Damon Brooks, Jimmy Downey II, and Terry Cosby. Visitation will
be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, May 24, at the funeral home.
Guest book at www.Blackburnandward.com.
Weninger
Joyce M. Weninger, 86, of Plymouth, Mich., formerly of Reading, Ohio, widow of
George “Bud” Weninger, died Tuesday, May 15, 2007.
Survivors include two daughters, Judith Skeppstrom, Plymouth, Mich., and Peggy
Dunagin, Versailles; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services were conducted Saturday, May 19, at Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home,
Reading, Ohio. Interment at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Vermeulen Funeral Home,
Plymouth, Mich., was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cincinnati Association for the Blind
and Visually Impaired, 2045 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1490.
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