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PAGE 2B THE MEADE COUNTY MESSENGER, BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 OBITUARIES ROBERT LEE “BEAR” BOWERSMITH Robert Lee “Bear” Bowersmith, 79, Radcliff, Ky. died April 18, 2016 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Ky. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Erika Bowersmith; two sons, Al (Rebecca) Bowersmith, Glen Bowersmith; 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 Occupational Badge, retired from Civil Service, Fort Knox, Ky., and part owner of the Comic Vault, Radcliff. Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. on April 24 at the Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, Ky.. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on April 25 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff. Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism. com. LESTER M. BULLOCK Lester M. Bullock, 72, born May 20, 1943 in Quincy, Ill. lost his battle to ALS and went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2016 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph (Lil) Decker; one brother at birth, Terry; his brother in Christ, Albert Cockriel; uncles, aunts, and cousins. He is survived by his loving wife of over fifty years, Sha- ron Bullock; one son, Rodney (Patricia); four grandsons, Robert Richardson, Joey Bullock, Tyler Hardin Bullock, Aaron Bullock, of Meade County; one adopted grandson, Brandon Curry from Greensburg Christian Church; three great-grandsons, Camron, Cayden, and Cole Thomas Bullock. He graduated from Quincy High School class of 1961 and then joined the U.S. Army, where he retired at Ft. Knox. He met his wife Sharon Campbell and was married on June 5, 1965 at Red Hill Baptist Church by Brother James Royalty. Les and Sharon were married over 50 years. To this union was born one son Rodney. He was baptized into Christ for remission of his sins by North Hardin Christian Church on March 14, 1982. Ordained by NHCC as an evangelist Sept., 1991 and served as an evangelist. His mind was still sharp and all who took care of him and visited him knew about the Lord. A special verse to “Les” was 2nd Timothy 4:6 “I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith”. Even with his condition he kept ministry by telling his aids, nurses, and visitors about the Lord and his favorite word was JOY, (Jesus First, Others Second, Yourself Last). A graveside service with military honors will be held April 21 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky. with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. In lieu of flowers: sympathy expressions can be made by donating to ALS foundation, Greensburg Christian Church, Greensburg, Ky., North Hardin Christian Church, Radcliff, or Red Hill Baptist Church, Radcliff. BENJAMIN LEON COOPER SR. Benjamin Leon Cooper Sr. died on April 15, 2016. He was born March 16, 1942 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jan Cooper, by son Benjamin L. Cooper Jr. He also leaves to remember and cherish his life: five broth- ers, Malachi Smith (Monea) Ind.; Stanley Smith, Baldwin, Florida; Jimmie Lee Smith (Bridgett) Jacksonville, Fla.; Harold Keon Smith, Baldwin, Fla.; Ernest Smith Baldwin, Fla.; five sisters, Freddie Griffin, Baldwin; Janice Smith, Baldwin; Cathy Collins, Charleston S.C.; La Sherraid Jamison (Eddie), Charleston, S.C.; Tiffany Smith, Bald- win; one aunt, Rena Varner, Charleston, S.C.; fiancee, Eva Heighter, Radcliff, and a host nieces, nephews, cousins and faithful friends. He is survived by two sons, Chuck Ridgeway (Leslie, Auburn, Ky. Starling Ridgeway, Woodbridge, Va. He received his education in Fla. He received a Bach- elor’s Degree in 1995, majoring in Business Administration. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a faith- ful member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. He served as past President of the Usher Board and Church Moderator. He was a Vietnam Veteran, who served honorably in the Army for 29 years and eight months. His awards include a Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal. He worked for Camber Inc., for a few years as a Small Group Instructor at the NCO Academy at Fort Knox, Ky. He also volunteered for two years at the Wounded Transi- tion Unit, Fort Knox, assisting transitioning soldiers for civilian life. e funeral service will be held April 22 at Mill Creek Baptist Church, Radcliff, Ky. with Rev. Faron Knopp of- ficiating. Burial with military honors will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff. Visitation will be April 21 from 1-8 p.m. at Nelson- Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Radcliff and April 22 beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. RICHARD GLEN EUBANK Richard Glen Eubank, 84, Vine Grove, Ky. died April 11, 2016 at his home. He was the son of the late Ottie Glen and Lora Butler Eubank. He married Sylvia Givan in 1961. He was also preceded in death by a son, omas Ed- ward Eubank; two brothers, Morris Eubank and Ralph Eubank; and two sisters, Elsie Farris and Wilma Hepp. Along with his wife, Sylvia G. Eubank; he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, James G. (Gwen) Eubank and Daniel L. (Michelle) Eubank; five grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Gayle, Katelyn and Camden; five great-grandchildren, Caleb Richard, Adilynn, Hannah, Avery and Charlotte (due in August); and three sisters, Marie Turner, Vine Grove, Clarissa Alvey, Floyd Knobs Ind. and Ann Straney, Virginia Beach, Va. He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1950 – 1954, serving in both Korea and Vietnam. e funeral service was held April 14 at Nelson-Edelen- Bennett Funeral Home, Vine Grove. Burial followed with military honors at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Ky. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. JANICE “JAN” CAROL WATTS FRAZIER Janice “Jan” Carol Watts Frazier, 70, died April 13, 2016 in Sarasota, Fla. She was born July 2, 1945 in Louisville, Ky. to the late omas Earle Watts and Gladys Marie Aebersold Watts. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Hugh F. Frazier, Louisville, Ky.; beloved daughter, Tamara Wil- liams; son-in-law, Steve Williams; sister, Nancy Shacklette; brother, David (Jill) Watts; brothers-in-law, Mac (Sue) Frazier, Sam (Becky) Frazier and Joe (Sheila) Frazier; nieces and nephews, Jeff, Matt, Chrissi, Mike, Mark, Sidney, Ashley, Amanda, Jenny, Stephen and Kara. She was a University of Kentucky graduate, a teacher in the Jefferson County Schools and Jefferson Community College and a Baptist by faith. Funeral services were held April 20 from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home burial fol- lowed in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com. ANN SHIRLEY HAINER Ann Shirley Hainer, 80, Elizabethtown, Ky., died April 17, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hainer; and two daughters, Debra Haywood and Denise Mack. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Diane (Jeff) Myers and Darlene (Jeff) Alsip; and a cherished grandson, Jason (Ginger) Hainer. Cremation was chosen by the family. A service will be held at a later date. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh. com. GEORGE HAROLD HOBBS JR. George Harold Hobbs Jr., 60, Vine Grove, Ky. died April 17, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. George H. Hobbs Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Olivia Mae Bramble, West Point, Ky.; one granddaughter, Addyson Bramble; his mother, Martha A. Hobbs, Elizabethtown, Ky.; one brother, Phillip Edward Hobbs, Fla.; two sisters, Judyth (Rick) Skeeters, Vine Grove, and Melanie Hobbs (Frank) Burgess, Gallatin, Tenn. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. A private memorial service for Hobbs will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism. com. “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Ref: As we share the pains of others, they and we are strengthened. Prayer: Father, teach me to love as you love. Amen Deacon Greg Beavin DAILY REFLECTIONS JUANITA TAYLOR Juanita Taylor, 92, formerly of Irvington, Ky. died April 17, 2016 at Brandenburg Health & Rehab Center. She was born Jan. 1, 1924 to the late Richard (Ursula) Jones Dowell. She was preceded in death by her husband John T. “Tommy” Taylor; a sister Mary R. Johnson; a brother Lester Dowell. She is survived by her children; Sharon Smith, Shirley Aiken, Larry (Garry) Taylor; seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held April 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. EDT at the Alexander Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Visitation will be April 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. EDT and after 8 a.m. EDT on April 22 at the funeral home. Luke Benham What a great outpour- ing of love for our fam- ily, during the illness and after the loss of our hus- band, dad, papaw and great papaw, Luke Ben- ham. Thanks so much to Dr.’s Murphy and Per- kins and the ICU nurses at Harrison County Hos- pital for taking care of him while he was in the hospital, to Bill Adams and Hager Funeral Home for making our sorrow a little easier, to Gary Benham for the touching service, to Bethel Methodist Church for the wonderful meal after the service, to everyone who attended the visi- tation, sent owers, food and words of encourage- ment and to his LG&E co-workers who gave us a humorous look at our dad through their stories. Dad was loved by many people, and he will be deeply missed by his family. We are so blessed and we hope that you know how much we love and appreciate every single one of you. Ramona Benham, Rhonda Heath, Vanessa Hub- bard, Scott Benham and our families Tim Dixon Memorial Counselor • Uniquely personalized quality memorials • Trained, caring staff • Perpetual warranty • Excellent pre-need program • Priced to meet your budget 270-769-5925 1407 N. 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Page 2B the Meade county Messenger, BrandenBurg, kentucky thursday, aPril 21, 2016
OBITUARIESroBert lee “Bear” BoWersMith
Robert Lee “Bear” Bowersmith, 79, Radcliff, Ky. died April 18, 2016 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Ky.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Erika Bowersmith; two sons, Al (Rebecca) Bowersmith, Glen Bowersmith; 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 Occupational Badge, retired from Civil Service, Fort Knox, Ky., and part owner of the Comic Vault, Radcliff.
Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. on April 24 at the Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, Ky..
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on April 25 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff.
Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.com.
lester M. Bullock
Lester M. Bullock, 72, born May 20, 1943 in Quincy, Ill. lost his battle to ALS and went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2016 at Norton’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph (Lil) Decker; one brother at birth, Terry; his brother in Christ, Albert Cockriel; uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He is survived by his loving wife of over fifty years, Sha-ron Bullock; one son, Rodney (Patricia); four grandsons, Robert Richardson, Joey Bullock, Tyler Hardin Bullock, Aaron Bullock, of Meade County; one adopted grandson, Brandon Curry from Greensburg Christian Church; three great-grandsons, Camron, Cayden, and Cole Thomas Bullock.
He graduated from Quincy High School class of 1961 and then joined the U.S. Army, where he retired at Ft. Knox. He met his wife Sharon Campbell and was married on June 5, 1965 at Red Hill Baptist Church by Brother James Royalty. Les and Sharon were married over 50 years. To this union was born one son Rodney.
He was baptized into Christ for remission of his sins by North Hardin Christian Church on March 14, 1982. Ordained by NHCC as an evangelist Sept., 1991 and served as an evangelist. His mind was still sharp and all who took care of him and visited him knew about the Lord. A special verse to “Les” was 2nd Timothy 4:6 “I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith”. Even with his condition he kept ministry by telling his aids, nurses, and visitors about the Lord and his favorite word was JOY, (Jesus First, Others Second, Yourself Last).
A graveside service with military honors will be held April 21 at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky. with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating.
In lieu of flowers: sympathy expressions can be made by donating to ALS foundation, Greensburg Christian Church, Greensburg, Ky., North Hardin Christian Church, Radcliff, or Red Hill Baptist Church, Radcliff.
BenJaMin leon cooPer sr.
Benjamin Leon Cooper Sr. died on April 15, 2016. He was born March 16, 1942 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jan Cooper, by son Benjamin L. Cooper Jr. He also leaves to remember and cherish his life: f ive broth-ers, Malachi Smith (Monea) Ind.; Stanley Smith, Baldwin,
Florida; Jimmie Lee Smith (Bridgett) Jacksonville, Fla.; Harold Keon Smith, Baldwin, Fla.; Ernest Smith Baldwin, Fla.; five sisters, Freddie Griffin, Baldwin; Janice Smith, Baldwin; Cathy Collins, Charleston S.C.; La Sherraid Jamison (Eddie), Charleston, S.C.; Tiffany Smith, Bald-win; one aunt, Rena Varner, Charleston, S.C.; fiancee, Eva Heighter, Radcliff, and a host nieces, nephews, cousins and faithful friends.
He is survived by two sons, Chuck Ridgeway (Leslie, Auburn, Ky. Starling Ridgeway, Woodbridge, Va.
He received his education in Fla. He received a Bach-elor’s Degree in 1995, majoring in Business Administration.
He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a faith-ful member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. He served as past President of the Usher Board and Church Moderator.
He was a Vietnam Veteran, who served honorably in the Army for 29 years and eight months.
His awards include a Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal.
He worked for Camber Inc., for a few years as a Small Group Instructor at the NCO Academy at Fort Knox, Ky. He also volunteered for two years at the Wounded Transi-tion Unit, Fort Knox, assisting transitioning soldiers for civilian life.
The funeral service will be held April 22 at Mill Creek Baptist Church, Radcliff, Ky. with Rev. Faron Knopp of-ficiating. Burial with military honors will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff.
Visitation will be April 21 from 1-8 p.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Radcliff and April 22 beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.
richard glen euBank
Richard Glen Eubank, 84, Vine Grove, Ky. died April 11, 2016 at his home.
He was the son of the late Ottie Glen and Lora Butler Eubank.
He married Sylvia Givan in 1961.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Ed-ward Eubank; two brothers, Morris Eubank and Ralph
Eubank; and two sisters, Elsie Farris and Wilma Hepp.Along with his wife, Sylvia G. Eubank; he is survived by
two sons and daughters-in-law, James G. (Gwen) Eubank and Daniel L. (Michelle) Eubank; five grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Gayle, Katelyn and Camden; five great-grandchildren, Caleb Richard, Adilynn, Hannah, Avery and Charlotte (due in August); and three sisters, Marie Turner, Vine Grove, Clarissa Alvey, Floyd Knobs Ind. and Ann Straney, Virginia Beach, Va.
He honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1950 – 1954, serving in both Korea and Vietnam.
The funeral service was held April 14 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Vine Grove. Burial followed with military honors at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Ky.
Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.
Janice “Jan” carol Watts FraZier
Janice “Jan” Carol Watts Frazier, 70, died April 13, 2016 in Sarasota, Fla.
She was born July 2, 1945 in Louisville, Ky. to the late Thomas Earle Watts and Gladys Marie Aebersold Watts.
She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Hugh F. Frazier, Louisville, Ky.; beloved daughter, Tamara Wil-liams; son-in-law, Steve Williams; sister, Nancy Shacklette; brother, David (Jill) Watts; brothers-in-law, Mac (Sue) Frazier, Sam (Becky) Frazier and Joe (Sheila) Frazier; nieces and nephews, Jeff, Matt, Chrissi, Mike, Mark, Sidney, Ashley, Amanda, Jenny, Stephen and Kara.
She was a University of Kentucky graduate, a teacher in the Jefferson County Schools and Jefferson Community College and a Baptist by faith.
Funeral services were held April 20 from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home burial fol-lowed in Cap Anderson Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com.
ann shirley hainer
Ann Shirley Hainer, 80, Elizabethtown, Ky., died April 17, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hainer; and two daughters, Debra Haywood and Denise Mack.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Diane (Jeff)
Myers and Darlene (Jeff) Alsip; and a cherished grandson, Jason (Ginger) Hainer.
Cremation was chosen by the family. A service will be held at a later date.
Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.
george harold hoBBs Jr.
George Harold Hobbs Jr., 60, Vine Grove, Ky. died April 17, 2016 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. George H. Hobbs Sr.
He is survived by his daughter, Olivia Mae Bramble, West Point, Ky.; one granddaughter, Addyson Bramble; his mother, Martha A. Hobbs, Elizabethtown, Ky.; one brother, Phillip Edward Hobbs, Fla.; two sisters, Judyth (Rick) Skeeters, Vine Grove, and Melanie Hobbs (Frank) Burgess, Gallatin, Tenn.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.A private memorial service for Hobbs will be held at
a later date.Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.
com.
“Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Ref: As we share the pains of
others, they and we are strengthened.Prayer: Father, teach me to love as you
love. Amen Deacon Greg Beavin
DAILY REFLECTIONS
Juanita taylor
Juanita Taylor, 92, formerly of Irvington, Ky. died April 17, 2016 at Brandenburg Health & Rehab Center.
She was born Jan. 1, 1924 to the late Richard (Ursula) Jones Dowell.
She was preceded in death by her husband John T. “Tommy” Taylor; a sister Mary R. Johnson; a brother Lester Dowell.
She is survived by her children; Sharon Smith, Shirley Aiken, Larry (Garry) Taylor; seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held April 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. EDT at the Alexander Funeral Home. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be April 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. EDT and after 8 a.m. EDT on April 22 at the funeral home.
Luke Benham What a great outpour-ing of love for our fam-ily, during the illness and after the loss of our hus-band, dad, papaw and great papaw, Luke Ben-ham. Thanks so much to Dr.’s Murphy and Per-kins and the ICU nurses at Harrison County Hos-pital for taking care of
him while he was in the hospital, to Bill Adams and Hager Funeral Home for making our sorrow a little easier, to Gary Benham for the touching service, to Bethel Methodist Church for the wonderful meal after the service, to everyone who attended the visi-tation, sent owers, food and words of encourage-ment and to his LG&E co-workers who gave us a humorous look at our dad through their stories. Dad was loved by many people, and he will be deeply missed by his family.We are so blessed and we hope that you know how much we love and appreciate every single one of you.
Ramona Benham, Rhonda Heath, Vanessa Hub-bard, Scott Benham and our families
Tim Dixon Memorial Counselor
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