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PAGE 2B THE MEADE COUNTY MESSENGER, BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 OBITUARIES HAROLD L. “LUKE” BENHAM Harold L. “Luke” Benham, 81, of the Weldon Com- munity, Brandenburg, Ky. died April 2, 2016 at Norton Hospital, Louisville, Ky. He was born Jan. 31, 1935 in New Middletown, Ind. the son of James Z. (Betty Streble) Benham. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Timothy and Mark Wayne Benham, three brothers, James L., Lawrence, and George and an infant sister Betty Jean. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ramona Law- son Benham, his children, Rhonda (Ray) Heath, Vanessa (Dennis) Hubbard, and Scott Benham, his grandchildren, Brandy (Jason) Lee, Erin Hubbard, Keith (Leslie) Benham, Kurtis Benham, Courtney Benham and Ciara Benham, and four great grandsons, Mason and Owen Lee and Levi and Jake Benham. He retired from LG&E. after 43 years and 10 months employment at the Muldraugh Plant. He was a lifelong member of the Bethel United Methodist Church and an avid Kentucky Wildcat Basketball fan. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandsons. Funeral services will be held April 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be April 7 from 2 until 8 p.m. at Hager Funeral Home, and April 8, at Bethel United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneral- home.com. RICKY CARROLL BOARD Ricky Carroll Board, 63, Bewleyville died March 27, 2016 at Norton Hospital, Louisville, Ky. He was born in Bew- leyville, Ky. on Nov. 10, 1952. He is survived by wife of 43 years Ruth Payne Board, Bewleyville; his children Meredith (Rob) Harrington, Flaherty, Travis (Carrie) Board, Bewleyville, and Carrie (Eric) Ledford, Branden- burg. He is also survived by his parents Nelson (Carolyn) Board; four brothers Ronnie (Donna) Board, Owensboro, Ky., Jerry, Gary and David Board all of Bewleyville; and nine grandchildren. He was a farmer and an avid University of Kentucky fan. Funeral services were held April 1 at Alexander Funeral Home, Irvington, Ky. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery, Bewleyville. Expression maybe given in the form of donation to the American Heart Association and Kosair Children’s Hospital. AMUEL E. BROWN Amuel E. Brown, 72, Garrett, Ky., died April 3, 2016. He was born June 1, 1943 in Garrett, Ky. to the late Damon Brown and Edna Borders Brown. He was a graduate of Flaherty High School, class of 1961, retired from the Army/Air Force Exchange Service at Fort Knox in 1997 and was an active supporter of children with special needs and cancer research. He was preceded in death by his cousin Robin Iris Fusting. He is survived by two aunts, Maydell Davis, Louis- ville, Ky. and Essie Slaughter, Swansboro, N.C. and her daughters: Debra Olson and Ellen Sheehan; cousins, Rita Strader, Louisville and her children Angela Arnold Keene and Robert Strader; cousin, Linda Davis Edrington, Lou- isville and Diana “Karen” Kraemer, Louisville and her daughters: Kesha Nicole Funk, Kiara Morgan Kraemer and Kiana Taylor Kraemer; cousins, Rhonda McClure, Wayne Borders and Leonard Borders, Elizabethtown, Ky.; second cousin, Jessica Dawn Neville and precious friends, Michelle and Ken Block and their son Nick Block that supported and cared for Amuel. Funeral service will be held April 7 at 2 p.m. EDT from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial to follow in Buck Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held April 7 from 11 a.m. EDT until the time of service. Expressions of sympathy may be made the American Cancer Society, 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct., Suite 104, Lou- isville, KY 40223 or at www.cancer.org Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com SAMANTHA FAYE CHARLES Samantha Faye Charles, 19, died April 3, 2016. She was born Sept. 15, 1996 in Corydon, Ind. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Charles and grandfathers, Bernie Al- len and Richard Charles. She is survived by her daughter, Winter Lee Ann Charles, mothers Libby D’Intino-Charles and Tracey D’Intino-Charles; sisters, Jessica Charles, Amy Charles and Nicole Charles; broth- ers, Josh Charles and Zachary Charles; grandmothers, Charlotte Allen and Norma Charles; aunts, Judy Peace and Sabrina omas and uncles, Rick Charles and Rob Allen. Samantha became the mother of her daughter, Winter Lee Ann Charles on Feb. 28, 2014; graduated from Bran- denburg High School in May 2014, graduated from P.J. School of Cosmetology in Clarksville, Ind. in October 2015, was baptized at the City of Refuge Worship Center in Clarksville, Ind., was employed at Domino’s Pizza in Sellersburg, Ind. and enjoyed horseback riding. Funeral services will be held April 9 at noon from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial to follow in Parr Frans Cemetery in Battle- town, Ky. Visitation will be held April 8 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. EDT and April 9 after 10 a.m. EDT. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with a monument. Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com. SFC THOMAS GEORGE CLARK Retired SFC Thomas George Clark, 80, Radcliff, Ky., died April 2, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tokie Sakae Clark. He is survived by his two beloved sisters, Rae Fedde, Calif. and Gloria Hagen, Minn.; his five children, Jeanette Meyer, Kim Elliott (Ron), Lynn Garner (David), Robert Clark (Nancy) and Paul Clark (Leslie); 10 grandchildren, Paul, William, Daniel and Kimberly Elliott, Christopher Garner, Rachel and Renee Clark, Robert, Bradley (Samantha) Clark; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was a 20-year veteran of the US Army and a retired U.S.P.S. employee. He served his country faithfully and honorably and was a Bronze Medal recipient. He voluntarily served two tours in Vietnam. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. on April 7 at Nelson- Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Radcliff. e Committal service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on April 8 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff. Visitation will be on April 7 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations made to Hosparus of Central Kentucky, 105 Diecks Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. 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. Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY JAMES MARION CRAVENS JR. James Marion Cravens Jr, 82, Vine Grove, Ky., died March 28, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his two daughters, Connie (James) Webster, Radcliff, Ky., and Barbara Ramsey, Elizabeth- town, Ky., his wife, elma Louise Cravens, Vine Grove, two granddaughters he cared for and loved, Amber (Justin) Odle, Heather (Chris) Phillips; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Boaz Masonic Lodge #850 and a Kentucky Colonel. e funeral service was held April 2 at Nelson-Edelen- Bennett Funeral Home, Vine Grove. Rev. Gary Kasey officiated. Burial followed in North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. CHARLES E. GAUS Charles E. “Buck” Gaus, 88, died April 2, 2016 in Louisville, Ky. He was born on June 14, 1927. He is preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Betty Hale, his parents Gottlieb and Alma Fey Gaus, and his sisters Alberta Yurt and Emily Cundiff. He is also preceded in death by his companion Mary Canary. He is survived by his loving daughters, Lisa A. Gaus and Donna Grundy (Mark), his beloved grandchildren, Kathyrn and Jack Grundy, and sisters Martha Steenbergen and Evelyn McCreary, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is a first generation American. He was born and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, but over the course of his life lived and made many friends in Brandenburg, Ky. and Bradenton, Fla. He was a proud Navy Veteran, hav- ing served on the USS Aircraft Sarasota in World War II. He was a successful builder and real estate developer, who developed subdivisions, and owned and managed rental properties in Southwest Jefferson and Meade counties in Kentucky. During retirement in Bradenton, Fla., He owned and managed numerous properties including a small hotel on the bay in the fishing village of Cortez, Fla. He was a member of the American Legion Post and Moose Lodges in Brandenburg, Ky. and Bradenton, Fla. He was a devout Catholic who gave generously to the Church and various charities over the course of his life. He was a very kind and generous man who delighted in helping others and spending time with his beloved daughters and grand- children. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Funeral services were held April 5 at Louisville Memo- rial Gardens Funeral Home, 4400 Dixie Highway. JANET GREEN Janet Green, 64, Vine Grove, Ky. died March 30, 2016 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grand- son, Justin. She is survived by her husband, Oscar Green, Vine Grove; one daughter, Rhian- non Hornback, Rineyville, Ky.; one stepdaughter, Shannon Dawson (Jeff), Vine Grove; three brothers, Gary Fitzpatrick, California, Dale Fitzpat- rick, Ohio, and Eric Hamilton, Kentucky; one sister, Susan Yeary, Ohio; and two grandchildren. She was the founder of e Roc’ in Germany. She worked at the Rocking Horse, and was also the owner of the Mellon Patch, both of Vine Grove. Funeral services were April 2 at Coffey & Chism Fu- neral Home, Vine Grove. Pastor A.J. Dunmitt officiated. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism. com. FRANK M. MARTIN Frank M. Martin, 80, Radcliff, Ky. , died March 31, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy I Martin, Radcliff, Ky.; a brother, Hank (Renee) Martin, Hawaii; three sisters, Mary Lunsford, Oregon, Emma Martin and Leroy Marler, Oregon and eresa Martin, Washington; several nieces and nephews; and special caregivers Laura Newbury, Keith Krieger and Michelle Sparks. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Martin retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of Vietnam, where he served two tours along with several other overseas tours. He was recipient of a Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and many other awards and commendations. He also worked civil service work for ten years before once again retiring. His member- ships include, the Military Officers Association; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and the Disabled American Veterans. A grave side service with military honors was held April 5 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff with a U.S. Army Chaplain officiating. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. WILMA JANE PARK Wilma Jane Park, 83, Flaherty, Ky., died Monday, March 28, 2016 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Ivan Park; her mother, Iva Mae McGrew; her father, William Stanley McGrew; three sisters, elma Rasmussan, Rang- ley, CO, Mary Webb, Flaherty, Hazel Davidson, Valley Station, Ky.; three brothers, Gerald, William, and Bobby McGrew all of Brownsville, Ky., two stepsons, James E. Park, and Jerry I. Park. She is survived by three sons; Ernie (Beverly) L. Park, Ekron, Ky., Roy (Julia) N. Park, Radcliff, Ky., William “Bill” (Gale) C. Park, Cecilia, Ky., George (Linda) E. Park, Roseville, Calif.; two daughters, Kathy (Bill) J. Griffin, Vine Grove, Ky.; Barbara (Danny) K. Higdon, Flaherty; a sister, Shirley Miller, Brownsville, Ky.; a brother, Ronell McGrew, Brownsville; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great -grandchildren. She was a member of First Christian Church of Radcliff. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star. e funeral service was held April 2 at First Christian Church, Radcliff. Bro. Ron Stuart officiated. Burial fol- lowed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First Christian Church, 1060 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff, KY 40160. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com. QUEEN ANN RALEY Queen Ann “Queenie” Raley, 51, Guston, Ky., died April 3, 2016, at Baptist Health Center, Louisville, Ky. She is survived by her husband Dennis E. Raley. Jr, Parents, Paul H. Johnson Sr. and Sharon Johnson, Louis- ville, Ky., her children Kira (Chris) Duggins, Irvington, Ky., Cynthia Johnson, Gus- ton, omas J. Raley, a sister, Sharon Kay (Mark) Car- penter, Louisville, a brother, Paul H. (Lisa) Johnson, Hardinsburg, Ky., and three grandchildren, Abigail Queen Hopkins, Calvin Duggins, Bella Mae Rose Hopkins. Funeral services were held at Alexander Funeral Home on April 6 with burial following in the Cedar Hill Cem- etery. Expressions of sympathy may be given in the form of donations to the Special Olympics. LOIS L. WRIGHT Lois L. Wright, 80, Elizabethtown, Ky., died April 3, 2016 at her residence in Elizabethtown. She was born in Custer, Ky. to John W. (Hazel) Lyons Lockard. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter L. Wright, two sisters, Judith Connely and Wilma Kelsey, also a brother, Russell Lockard. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Jim) Wright- Watkins, Collierville, Tenn. and Debbie (Garry) Rogers, Radcliff, Ky., a granddaughter, Danielle (Josh) McMahan, Simpsonville, Ky., two grandsons, Brayson L. McMahan, and Landon D. McMahan also a brother-in-law, James R. (Ann) Wright, Louisville, Ky. She was the owner of the Wright Idea and Star Res- taurant, West Point, Ky. She was a long time member of Muldraugh Baptist Church. Funeral services were held April 6 at Manakee Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. Rev. Tony Carson officiated. Burial was at the Garnettsville Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.manakeefuner - alhome.com. As you might guess, famous film cowboy John Wayne rode many horses throughout his career. Legend has it that during all those years of rugged and oſtentimes difficult trail- riding and movie-making, the Duke never once gave his horse a name. Why? He said he didn’t want to get too attached because he never knew when he might have to eat him! It’s true that none of us know what the future Minister’s Corner holds, even the near future. I’ve jokingly said that I never buy green bananas since I’m not sure I’ll be around long enough for them to ripen. In the 12th chapter of Luke, Jesus tells the par- able of the very wealthy, very foolish farmer who started making plans to expand his agricultural operation due to the recent bumper crop harvest he’d had. Unbeknownst to him, however, was the fact that his impending death was just a few hours away. A sobering reminder, I sup- pose, that our plans are not always God’s plans, and that we must be prepared at any second to meet the Lord through death, speak to someone about their need for Christ, or help out a person in need. e Boy Scout motto is a good one for the Christian disciple, as well: ‘Be prepared’…and we might add ‘at a moment’s notice.’ By PASTOR JIM ROBINSON Brandenburg United Methodist Church NOTICE The Meade County Messenger will print a picture of your loved one in the obituary column. We need to receive the picture by noon Monday of the week the obituary is in the paper. Covering Meade County Since 1882 Our gift to you! * 1 year Online Subscription $18.82 New, Re-new or Extend your current Online Subscription It’s our Birthday! Celebrating 134 years the Meade County M essenger 270-422-2155 *Good On Online Subscription Only Offer Expires 4/30/2016
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OBITUARIESharold l. “luke” BenhaM
Harold L. “Luke” Benham, 81, of the Weldon Com-munity, Brandenburg, Ky. died April 2, 2016 at Norton Hospital, Louisville, Ky.
He was born Jan. 31, 1935 in New Middletown, Ind. the son of James Z. (Betty Streble) Benham.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Timothy and Mark Wayne Benham, three brothers, James L., Lawrence, and George and an infant sister Betty Jean.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ramona Law-son Benham, his children, Rhonda (Ray) Heath, Vanessa (Dennis) Hubbard, and Scott Benham, his grandchildren, Brandy (Jason) Lee, Erin Hubbard, Keith (Leslie) Benham, Kurtis Benham, Courtney Benham and Ciara Benham, and four great grandsons, Mason and Owen Lee and Levi and Jake Benham.
He retired from LG&E. after 43 years and 10 months employment at the Muldraugh Plant. He was a lifelong member of the Bethel United Methodist Church and an avid Kentucky Wildcat Basketball fan. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandsons.
Funeral services will be held April 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be April 7 from 2 until 8 p.m. at Hager Funeral Home, and April 8, at Bethel United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until time of service.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneral-home.com.
ricky carroll Board
Ricky Carroll Board, 63, Bewleyville died March 27, 2016 at Norton Hospital, Louisville, Ky.
He was born in Bew-leyville, Ky. on Nov. 10, 1952.
He is survived by wife of 43 years Ruth Payne Board, Bewleyvil le; his children Meredith (Rob) Harrington, Flaherty, Travis (Carrie)
Board, Bewleyville, and Carrie (Eric) Ledford, Branden-burg.
He is also survived by his parents Nelson (Carolyn) Board; four brothers Ronnie (Donna) Board, Owensboro, Ky., Jerry, Gary and David Board all of Bewleyville; and nine grandchildren.
He was a farmer and an avid University of Kentucky fan. Funeral services were held April 1 at Alexander Funeral
Home, Irvington, Ky. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery, Bewleyville.
Expression maybe given in the form of donation to the American Heart Association and Kosair Children’s Hospital.
aMuel e. BroWn
Amuel E. Brown, 72, Garrett, Ky., died April 3, 2016. He was born June 1, 1943 in Garrett, Ky. to the late
Damon Brown and Edna Borders Brown. He was a graduate of Flaherty High School, class of
1961, retired from the Army/Air Force Exchange Service at Fort Knox in 1997 and was an active supporter of children with special needs and cancer research.
He was preceded in death by his cousin Robin Iris Fusting.
He is survived by two aunts, Maydell Davis, Louis-ville, Ky. and Essie Slaughter, Swansboro, N.C. and her daughters: Debra Olson and Ellen Sheehan; cousins, Rita Strader, Louisville and her children Angela Arnold Keene and Robert Strader; cousin, Linda Davis Edrington, Lou-isville and Diana “Karen” Kraemer, Louisville and her daughters: Kesha Nicole Funk, Kiara Morgan Kraemer and Kiana Taylor Kraemer; cousins, Rhonda McClure, Wayne Borders and Leonard Borders, Elizabethtown, Ky.; second cousin, Jessica Dawn Neville and precious friends, Michelle and Ken Block and their son Nick Block that supported and cared for Amuel.
Funeral service will be held April 7 at 2 p.m. EDT from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial to follow in Buck Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held April 7 from 11 a.m. EDT until the time of service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made the American Cancer Society, 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct., Suite 104, Lou-isville, KY 40223 or at www.cancer.org
Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com
saMantha Faye charles
Samantha Faye Charles, 19, died April 3, 2016.
She was born Sept. 15, 1996 in Corydon, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Charles and grandfathers, Bernie Al-len and Richard Charles.
She is survived by her daughter, Winter Lee Ann Charles , mothers Libby
D’Intino-Charles and Tracey D’Intino-Charles; sisters, Jessica Charles, Amy Charles and Nicole Charles; broth-ers, Josh Charles and Zachary Charles; grandmothers, Charlotte Allen and Norma Charles; aunts, Judy Peace and Sabrina Thomas and uncles, Rick Charles and Rob Allen.
Samantha became the mother of her daughter, Winter Lee Ann Charles on Feb. 28, 2014; graduated from Bran-denburg High School in May 2014, graduated from P.J. School of Cosmetology in Clarksville, Ind. in October 2015, was baptized at the City of Refuge Worship Center in Clarksville, Ind., was employed at Domino’s Pizza in Sellersburg, Ind. and enjoyed horseback riding.
Funeral services will be held April 9 at noon from the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial to follow in Parr Frans Cemetery in Battle-town, Ky.
Visitation will be held April 8 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. EDT and April 9 after 10 a.m. EDT.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with a monument.
Condolences may be expressed at www.bjsfunerals.com.
sFc thoMas george clark
Retired SFC Thomas George Clark, 80, Radcliff, Ky., died April 2, 2016 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tokie Sakae Clark.
He is survived by his two beloved sisters, Rae Fedde, Calif. and Gloria Hagen, Minn.; his f ive children, Jeanette Meyer, Kim Elliott
(Ron), Lynn Garner (David), Robert Clark (Nancy) and Paul Clark (Leslie); 10 grandchildren, Paul, William, Daniel and Kimberly Elliott, Christopher Garner, Rachel and Renee Clark, Robert, Bradley (Samantha) Clark; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was a 20-year veteran of the US Army and a retired U.S.P.S. employee. He served his country faithfully and honorably and was a Bronze Medal recipient. He voluntarily served two tours in Vietnam.
Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. on April 7 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Radcliff. The Committal service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on April 8 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff.
Visitation will be on April 7 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations made to Hosparus of Central Kentucky, 105 Diecks Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.
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. Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY
JaMes Marion craVens Jr.
James Marion Cravens Jr, 82, Vine Grove, Ky., died March 28, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his two daughters, Connie (James) Webster, Radcliff, Ky., and Barbara Ramsey, Elizabeth-town, Ky., his wife, Thelma Louise Cravens, Vine Grove, two granddaughters he cared for and loved, Amber (Justin) Odle, Heather (Chris) Phillips; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a member of Boaz Masonic Lodge #850 and a Kentucky Colonel.
The funeral service was held April 2 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, Vine Grove. Rev. Gary Kasey officiated. Burial followed in North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff.
Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.
charles e. gaus
Charles E. “Buck” Gaus, 88, died April 2, 2016 in Louisville, Ky.
He was born on June 14, 1927.He is preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Betty
Hale, his parents Gottlieb and Alma Fey Gaus, and his sisters Alberta Yurt and Emily Cundiff. He is also preceded in death by his companion Mary Canary.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Lisa A. Gaus and Donna Grundy (Mark), his beloved grandchildren, Kathyrn and Jack Grundy, and sisters Martha Steenbergen and Evelyn McCreary, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is a first generation American. He was born and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, but over the course of his life lived and made many friends in Brandenburg, Ky. and Bradenton, Fla. He was a proud Navy Veteran, hav-ing served on the USS Aircraft Sarasota in World War II. He was a successful builder and real estate developer, who developed subdivisions, and owned and managed rental properties in Southwest Jefferson and Meade counties in Kentucky. During retirement in Bradenton, Fla., He owned and managed numerous properties including a small hotel on the bay in the fishing village of Cortez, Fla. He was a member of the American Legion Post and Moose Lodges in Brandenburg, Ky. and Bradenton, Fla. He was a devout Catholic who gave generously to the Church and various charities over the course of his life. He was a very kind and generous man who delighted in helping others and spending time with his beloved daughters and grand-children. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Funeral services were held April 5 at Louisville Memo-rial Gardens Funeral Home, 4400 Dixie Highway.
Janet green
Janet Green, 64, Vine Grove, Ky. died March 30, 2016 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one grand-son, Justin.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar Green, Vine Grove; one daughter, Rhian-non Hornback, Rineyville,
Ky.; one stepdaughter, Shannon Dawson (Jeff), Vine Grove; three brothers, Gary Fitzpatrick, California, Dale Fitzpat-rick, Ohio, and Eric Hamilton, Kentucky; one sister, Susan Yeary, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
She was the founder of The Roc’ in Germany. She worked at the Rocking Horse, and was also the owner of the Mellon Patch, both of Vine Grove.
Funeral services were April 2 at Coffey & Chism Fu-neral Home, Vine Grove. Pastor A.J. Dunmitt officiated. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.coffeyandchism.com.
Frank M. Martin
Frank M. Martin, 80, Radcliff, Ky. , died March 31, 2016 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy I Martin, Radcliff, Ky.; a brother, Hank (Renee) Martin, Hawaii; three sisters, Mary Lunsford, Oregon, Emma Martin and Leroy Marler, Oregon and Theresa Martin, Washington; several nieces and nephews; and special caregivers Laura Newbury, Keith Krieger and Michelle Sparks.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Martin retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of Vietnam, where he served two tours along with several other overseas tours. He was recipient of a Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and many other awards and commendations. He also worked civil service work for ten years before once again retiring. His member-ships include, the Military Officers Association; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and the Disabled American Veterans.
A grave side service with military honors was held April 5 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff with a U.S. Army Chaplain officiating.
Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.
WilMa Jane Park
Wilma Jane Park, 83, Flaherty, Ky., died Monday, March 28, 2016 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Ivan Park; her mother, Iva Mae McGrew; her father, William Stanley McGrew; three sisters, Thelma Rasmussan, Rang-ley, CO, Mary Webb, Flaherty, Hazel Davidson, Valley Station, Ky.; three brothers, Gerald, William, and Bobby McGrew all of Brownsville, Ky., two stepsons, James E. Park, and Jerry I. Park.
She is survived by three sons; Ernie (Beverly) L. Park, Ekron, Ky., Roy (Julia) N. Park, Radcliff, Ky., William “Bill” (Gale) C. Park, Cecilia, Ky., George (Linda) E. Park, Roseville, Calif.; two daughters, Kathy (Bill) J. Griffin, Vine Grove, Ky.; Barbara (Danny) K. Higdon, Flaherty; a sister, Shirley Miller, Brownsville, Ky.; a brother, Ronell McGrew, Brownsville; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great -grandchildren.
She was a member of First Christian Church of Radcliff. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star.
The funeral service was held April 2 at First Christian Church, Radcliff. Bro. Ron Stuart officiated. Burial fol-lowed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First Christian Church, 1060 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff, KY 40160.
Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.
Queen ann raley
Queen Ann “Queenie” Raley, 51, Guston, Ky., died April 3, 2016, at Baptist Health Center, Louisville, Ky.
She is survived by her husband Dennis E. Raley. Jr, Parents, Paul H. Johnson Sr. and Sharon Johnson, Louis-ville, Ky., her children Kira (Chris) Duggins, Irvington, Ky., Cynthia Johnson, Gus-
ton, Thomas J. Raley, a sister, Sharon Kay (Mark) Car-penter, Louisville, a brother, Paul H. (Lisa) Johnson, Hardinsburg, Ky., and three grandchildren, Abigail Queen Hopkins, Calvin Duggins, Bella Mae Rose Hopkins.
Funeral services were held at Alexander Funeral Home on April 6 with burial following in the Cedar Hill Cem-etery.
Expressions of sympathy may be given in the form of donations to the Special Olympics.
lois l. Wright
Lois L. Wright, 80, Elizabethtown, Ky., died April 3, 2016 at her residence in Elizabethtown.
She was born in Custer, Ky. to John W. (Hazel) Lyons Lockard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter L. Wright, two sisters, Judith Connely and Wilma Kelsey, also a brother, Russell Lockard.
She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Jim) Wright-Watkins, Collierville, Tenn. and Debbie (Garry) Rogers, Radcliff, Ky., a granddaughter, Danielle (Josh) McMahan, Simpsonville, Ky., two grandsons, Brayson L. McMahan, and Landon D. McMahan also a brother-in-law, James R. (Ann) Wright, Louisville, Ky.
She was the owner of the Wright Idea and Star Res-taurant, West Point, Ky. She was a long time member of Muldraugh Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held April 6 at Manakee Funeral Home, Elizabethtown. Rev. Tony Carson officiated. Burial was at the Garnettsville Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.manakeefuner-alhome.com.
As you might guess, famous film cowboy John Wayne rode many horses throughout his career. Legend has it that during all those years of rugged and oftentimes difficult trail-riding and movie-making, the Duke never once gave his horse a name. Why? He said he didn’t want to get too attached because he never knew when he might have to eat him! It’s true that none of us know what the future
Minister’s Corner holds, even the near future. I’ve jokingly said that I never buy green bananas since I’m not sure I’ll be around long enough for them to ripen.
In the 12th chapter of Luke, Jesus tells the par-able of the very wealthy, very foolish farmer who started making plans to expand his agricultural operation due to the recent bumper crop harvest he’d had. Unbeknownst to him, however, was the fact that his impending death was just a few hours away. A sobering reminder, I sup-pose, that our plans are not always God’s plans, and that we must be prepared at any second to meet the Lord through death, speak to someone about their need for Christ, or help out a person in need. The Boy Scout motto is a good one for the Christian disciple, as well: ‘Be prepared’…and we might add ‘at a moment’s notice.’
By PASTORJIM ROBINSON
Brandenburg United Methodist Church
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