The State Journal

Rhea (Young) Palmer, age 103 of Bowling Green, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Rhea was born November 21, 1917 in Good Luck, KY to the late James Emory and Leatha Whitlow Young. Rhea was preceded in death by her husband Hiram Clinton Palmer; two sons, Donald Palmer and Eddie Palmer; brothers Otis Young, Prentice Young, Otha Young and Howard Young; sisters, Mae Parsley, Maxine Lowe, and Mildred Bryant. Rhea touched the heart and soul of many she met. She was a devoted Christian and member of the Lehman Avenue Church of Christ. She enjoyed socializing and spending time with her family. She loved gardening, sewing, reading her bible, and especially cooking. She leaves...

Mr. Elbert Gene Hinds, age 88, of Dupont, Indiana died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home. Retired director of commercial development at Frankfort. Celebration of life, October 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the Dupont United Methodist Church in Dupont, Indiana, arrangements by the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com

Mr. Elbert Gene Hinds Mr. Elbert Gene Hinds, age 88, of Dupont, Indiana died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover.

Mary Charleen Williams Sewell, affectionately known as Meme, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2021 at the age of 85. She is a native of Frankfort, Kentucky, born on February 17, 1936 to her loving parents, the late Charles Whittington Williams and Alice Pennington Williams. Charleen is the beloved mother of Alice Pennington Sewell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Lida Sewell Kostmayer (Jimmie) of Pearl River, Louisiana; and James Dixon Sewell Jr. (Pauline) of Roswell, Georgia; grandmother of Katherine Anne Sewell, Kendall Rose Sewell, James Dixon Sewell III, and James William Totty Kostmayer (Regan); aunt of Pennington Downing Amos and Neal Whittington Amos;...

Andrew Kyle Vance, 34, died on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Lexington, KY. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Dec. 11, 1986. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Cynthia Bonner Vance. Andrew (Drew) was survived by his father, David H. Vance and step-mother Lynn of Lexington, KY; step-sister, Jessica Lauren Caudill, Lexington, KY and grandmother, Carolyn Hough, Lexington, KY. He was also survived by his birth family, including his mother Jennifer Adams Carter, Stuart, FL; sister Lauren Carter Thomas (Cliff), Luray, VA; brother Sidney Carter, Stuart, FL; grandmother Beverly Faneuff (Jerry), Stuart, FL and grandfather Thomas Adams (Ann), Greensboro, GA. Drew loved being in the...

Price Sewell III M.D., husband of Elizabeth "Betsy" Sale Sewell, died Sunday June 27, 2021 after a long illness. He was born December 23, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia and was pre-deceased by his parents Dr. Price Sewell Jr. and Juliet "Rome" Rumph Sewell of Jackson, Kentucky. He grew up in Jackson, Kentucky and was a graduate of Jackson City School, Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and the University of Kentucky School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Savannah, Georgia and was a family practice doctor in Jackson for over twenty-five years. He was a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He served...

Rudy Yessin, 95 of Longboat Key, Florida died Friday morning, June 18, at his home in Florida with his family by his side. A graduate of the University of Kentucky and its College of Law, he was born in Williamson, WV and moved to Harlan, KY at the height of the Great Depression. In 1943, at 17 years old, Mr. Yessin became the youngest basketball player to take the court for Adolph Rupp. One of Kentucky's original "one and done" basketball players, he left the blue and white for the khaki and tan of the Army Air Corps at Randolph Field Texas in 1944. His freshman year was memorable as the freshmen-dominated team won the SEC, and became Rupp's first NIT Team, finishing 3rd. Speaking of the...

LaShannon Chilton, 51, Harrodsburg, KY, died Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born September 15, 1969, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Anna Rose (Taylor) Chilton, Frankfort, and the late Raymond Chilton. Survivors other than her mother include: one sister, Ramonda (Eric) Kelly of Frankfort, KY; a niece, Sierra Stevens; a nephew, Vince Kelly. Private family services are planned. www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com

Ed Thornton, a Frankfort native, passed away on April 16, 2021. Ed was a Franklin County High School and UK graduate. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 8, 2021 from 2:00-4:00PM at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. For a full obituary and to leave online condolences please visit www.KepnerFH.com.

Crossman, Linda Beth - age 89 of Walland, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2021, surrounded by her family. Beth was born on April 14, 1931 to Samuel B Daniel and Gussie Daniel (Weaver) in Scottsboro, AL. Beth Graduated from Knoxville High School and worked for the office of former Knoxville Mayor Leonard Rogers. She later retired (1994) from the Kentucky Legislative Research Commision in Frankfort, Kentucky. Beth nourished all around her with love, faith, and kindness. Beth was preceded in death by her first husband Elton Steven Raiford, Jr (1963) and Wilford Thomas Crossman (2011), brother Samuel E Daniel and sister Carolyn Leatherwood. Beth is survived by her sister Inez Davis,...

Dorothy Lillian Goode Sutton, 95, widow of Rudolph Sutton for 57 years, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 21, 1926 to the late Lillian and Isaac Goode of Springfield, KY. They lived in Frankfort, KY where she owned and operated Capital City Daycare and Fun-Time Daycare Centers in Bellepoint for 20 years. They were active members of Bellepoint, Buck Run, Central and First Baptist Churches before retiring in Winchester, KY. where they attended New Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 children, Lloyd A. Sutton of Pembroke, KY and Carol Ann Willian of Winchester and their spouses: 5 grandchildren and their spouses and 18 great-grandchildren....

Passed away on February 28, 2021 at age 65. Lovingly survived by his wife Linda (Peckenpaugh). Beloved father of Robert (Janice), the late Jeremy, William (Tracy), Joseph, Olaf, Joshua (Sara), Justin (Angie) and Michael (Andi). He will be loved, remembered and missed by 25 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Micheal (Robin) McClure, Cecilia (Marvin) Ritchey and Patricia (Keith) Gillispie. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Marty is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Alma and by his son Jeremy. Marty loved to fish and play cards. He was extremely social and would hold a conversation with anyone. He retired after 25...

William Stacy Patterson passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 at the age of 88. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Margaret, sons Graydon (Marianne) and William H.M. Patterson (Jane), and five grandchildren, Griffin Bakhaus Patterson, Maddox May Patterson, Elizabeth Graydon Patterson, Katherine May Patterson, and William Stacy Patterson II. Bill was born to Ina May and Graydon Patterson in Salisbury, NC on September 19, 1932. He attended local schools until 1946, after which he graduated from Fishburne Military School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bill served as Chapter President of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and as a member of the Honor Council and other...

Jean Wallace passed peacefully February 13, 2021. Born in Harrison County, Jean was always proud to be the daughter of tobacco farmers, Ella Viola and Joe Boyd Haley. Her agrarian childhood instilled in her a lifelong appreciation for the beautiful and delicate balance of our fragile earth. In 1945, Jean graduated from Fugazzi Business College. That same year she married the love of her life, Harold. Their only child, Diana, was born in 1946. Jean and Harold spent the balance of their married life in Frankfort. Jean worked in various positions for state government. However, her favorite position was as a writer for the Legislative Research Commission during the active legislative session....

Elizabeth Ann Burklow Perry, 67, wife of David Perry, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home. Beth was born June 3, 1953, in Henderson, KY to Joan S. (Whitenack) Burklow and the late David B. Burklow. She was a US Air Force Veteran; a graduate of The University of Kentucky; and was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Along with her husband and mother, she is survived by her brother, Chuck Burklow; nephew David (Tina) Burklow of Sapulpa, OK; and numerous cousins. Services will be 12:30 pm Saturday, January 23, at Clays Mill Road Baptist Church 3000 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY 40503. Visitation will be 11am-12:30pm Saturday at the church. Burial at a later date will be at Camp...

Michael Burley Creech, age 68, passed away peacefully on Christmas night in the presence of his family. He is survived by his wife, Carrie (Sherrod), his mother, Mary Creech, and four brothers, Tom (Mary Ellen) Creech of Garner, NC, Mark Creech of Frankfort, Eddie Creech of Frankfort, and John Creech of Versailles. He was preceded in death by his father, Burley Creech. Mike was a lifelong central Kentuckian, living in Frankfort and Lexington. He and his wife Carrie were the owners of Flag Fork Herb Farm and "The Garden Cafe," (Mike was the head chef) serving many special, longtime customers and friends, with the help of their many loyal staff members. Mike is also well known for his...

Marjorie Francis Milton Beasley died after a short battle with cancer on December 25, 2020 in Wilmington, NC at the age of 93. Margie is survived by her son, Tim Beasley (Laura); her daughter, Pam Wells (Mike); 4 beloved grandchildren, Ashleigh Wells, Josh Beasley, Hunter Beasley, and Jake Beasley; her nephew, Curtis Milton (Debbie) as well as many other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy, and her brother, Curtis Milton Sr. The daughter of the late Millard and Pearl Dawson Milton, Margie was born in Avenstoke, Anderson County, KY, on September 15, 1927. In her early years, the family moved to Bridgeport in Franklin County, KY. After her father's death at an...

George L. Howe, 82 of Bowling Green, KY passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. George was born October 20, 1938 in Frankfort, Kentucky to the late Woodford County Howe and Anna M. Bates Franklin. He was a member of Shelbyville Wesleyan Church in Shelbyville, KY and a retired tool grinder for Allied Bendix. Other than his parents he is preceded in death by his two wives Roberta McGaugey Howe and Anna B. Howe. George L. Howe is survived by five sons Mike Howe (Cindy) of Bowling Green, KY, Bill Howe (Linda) of Alvaton, KY, Anthony Howe (Nellie) of Frankfort, KY, Gary Howe of Frankfort, KY and Joe Howe (Kebra) of Morgantown, KY;...

Laura Murrell passed away on November 24, 2020. Laura lived a full life, both challenging and rewarding. She was, among many other things, an advocate, a mother, a friend, a partner, a warrior, a sailor, a traveler, and a grandmother. She loved the practice of law, she loved watching birds from her kayak, she loved the sights and sounds of the beach, she loved providing a voice to those who weren't heard, she loved cruise ships (especially those with sails), she loved her friends and she loved her family. She grew up in both Paducah and Harrodsburg, Kentucky as her parents Dennis and Valeria Larkins operated a plumbing store in Paducah and a dairy farm in Harrodsburg. She graduated...

Barbara Bates Caton died peacefully in her sleep at home with her family in Frankfort, KY on November 18th, 2020 at the age of 75. Her true passion and love of her life was her family which she led, loved and cared for with grace and quiet strength. She will be loved, remembered and held in our hearts forever. She was born September 30, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio to Herman Bates and Jane Northway Bates. She graduated from the University of Kentucky. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Charles Caton of Frankfort, KY and three daughters Carolyn Caton Mattson married to Patrick Mattson, Bronxville, NY, Sarah Caton Owens married to James Christopher Owens, Mechanicsville, VA and...

Janice Toppass Wilson, 75, of Bowling Green, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. The Frankfort, KY native was a daughter of the late Clay and Helen Webster Toppass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Wilson; and her niece, Shelley Coleman. Janice attended First United Methodist Church. She graduated from WKU and retired from the Kentucky Department of Insurance. There will be a private graveside service at Frankfort Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Phelps (Eric); her sister, Jane Coleman (Brandt); two grandchildren, Brenner Phelps and Anne Davis Phelps; a nephew, Dean Coleman (Barbara). Expressions of sympathy may take the...