Kathleen F. Haley, 80, Butler
Kathleen Frances Haley, 80, of Butler, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2007, at the St. Luke Hospital East in Ft. Thomas. Born on October 6, 1926, she was a daughter of the late William Stanley and Gertrude Florence McNees. She married Elmo Haley and after 53 years of marriage he preceded her in death on June 10, 2000. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Elmo Thomas Haley in infancy. She was a homemaker and a member of the Turner Ridge Baptist Church, Pendleton County.
She leaves sons James Edward Haley of Falmouth, Kennie Gene Haley of Wolcottville, Ind., Dennis Dale Haley of Auburn, Ind., Douglas Ray Haley and Wally Darrell Haley, both of Berea, Ky.; a daughter, Kathy Fern Haley Spaulding of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters: Marcella Finnell of Taylor Mill, Evelyn Baumstark of Dry Ridge, Mary Helen Hisel of Falmouth, and Bonnie Day of Cold Spring; and a brother, John McNees of Union.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 22, at the Turner Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. Dale Carey and Bro. Fred Workman officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Matthew Haley, Nathan Haley, Tanner Haley, Daniel Haley, Jeffrey Blosser, Jason Blosser, and Lee Matthew Stoy. Interment took place in the Turner Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Turner Ridge Baptist Church, 60 McGraw Rd., Falmouth, KY 41040 or The Gideons International, c/o Pendleton County Gideon Camp, P.O. Box 147, Falmouth, KY 41040.
Woodhead Funeral Home served the family.
Joseph W. Sharp, 91, Covington
Joseph W. Sharp, 91 years of age, of Covington, Kentucky, left his loved ones at his home on January 14, 2007. The cause of death was lymphoma. He was a former resident of Pendleton County and was the youngest child of Sally and Joseph Sharp of Broadford Road. Mr. Sharp was married to Katherin Colvin Sharp for 69 years, who survives him. They were former members of the Falmouth Methodist Church. Their children, Joanna Layton, Phillip Sharp and Sandra Milburn were educated in Pendleton County schools. Joanna and Paul Layton currently live on the family farm north of Falmouth.
Mr. Sharp farmed for many years in the county, raising tobacco before becoming an employee of Pepsi-Cola in Covington. The Sharps also raised animals and ran a small dairy. He and his wife moved to Covington in 1962. As a member of the Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, he enjoyed singing in the choir and the fellowship of many friends. Mr. Sharp retired in 1976 and traveled to visit his children and friends.When his son was seven, Mr. Sharp marked off a piece of land and gave it to him to raise tobacco on. He told him to put the proceeds in the bank for college tuition.
Phillip Sharp saved money from his farm work for 11 years, and eventually earned a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Now a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he won the Nobel Prize in 1993 for advancing knowledge of how DNA replicates itself.
Though his father didn't understand the details of what his son was doing, he always supported him.
Mr. Sharp went to Sweden with his son to claim the prize, and sat down to dinner with the king and queen, which he said was not too shabby for a tobacco farmer. When his son's work took him to Switzerland in the 1980's, Mr. Sharp and his wife also visited Geneva.
The family celebrated his 90th birthday with a pig roast at the Layton Home. Several friends from the county attended and Mr. and Mrs. Sharp deeply appreciated talking with everyone again.
Mr. Sharp attended Falmouth High School for several years where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He married Katherin Colvin, daughter of Nora and Clark Colvin from McKennysburg on Christmas Day in 1937 and they spent many years farming at the Colvin homestead in that area. The family subsequently moved to the farm near the Bethel intersection US 27. Mr. Sharp was the youngest in his family and his siblings, Mildred, Winston, and Roger preceded him. He is survived by his children, eight grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
The service was held on Wednesday, January 17 at the Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Covington. The interment took place at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Pendleton County. Reverend William Class presided at the services and Paul Douglas and Gregory Layton shared "The Lord's Prayer" in song. A special eulogy was presented by his son, Phillip Sharp. The pallbearers were Paul Layton, Bruce Milburn, Paul Douglas Layton, Gregory Robert Layton, Michael Milburn and Kevin Stanfield. Honorary pallbearers were Mark Milburn, Sharon Stanfield, Christina Carey, Sara Brokaw and Lena Sharp.
The family requests that donations in memory of Mr. Sharp be made to the St. Elizabeth Hospice Program, 401 E. 20th Street, Covington, KY 41014.
Woodhead Funeral Home served the family.
Ruby S. Glass, 91, Falmouth
Ruby Smith Glass, 91, of Falmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport. Born on April 25, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Daisy Harper Smith. She was a retired employee of the former Dr. Scholl's in Falmouth. She was a member of the Falmouth Baptist Church and a member of the Pendleton County Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glass and sisters, Mabel Bruin and Hazel Klaber and two brothers, Kenneth (Pete) Smith and Raymond (Jack) Smith.
She is survived by a sister, Virginia Wills of Independence; brothers, Jonathan Smith of Cynthiana, Forrest (Bud) Smith of Sulfur Springs, Ind., and Lawrence (Andy) Smith of North Vernon, Ind.; 27 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, January 20 at the Falmouth Baptist Church with Rev. Don Mays and Rev. Keith Blair officiating. Music was provided by Adarin Williams. Interment took place in the Sunrise Cemetery in Harrison County. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Mullins, Wilson Klaber, Johnny Smith, Ricky Smith, Jerry Smith, Bud Wills, Gary Mullins, Mike Smith and David Smith.
Memorials are suggested to the Falmouth Baptist Church or the Newport Baptist Convalescent Center.
Woodhead Funeral Home served the family.
Elwood Roberts, 71, Covington
Willard "Elwood" Roberts, 71, of Covington, Ky., passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at his residence. Born on September 23, 1935, he was a son of the late Charles and Mattie Kay Walters Roberts. On August 29, 1975, he married Hannelore Mueller, and his wife survives his passing. He was a driver for Rumpke and a veteran of the Korean War, where he served overseas in Japan as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Timothy Roberts of Grove City, Ohio; daughters, Christine McMillen of Elsmere and Karin Bahr of Berlin, Germany; grandchildren, Jens Martin Freitag, Timothy Roberts Jr., Zachary Roberts and Lauren McMillen.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 18 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry with Bro. Bill Guthier officiating. Pallbearers for the service were Timmy Roberts, Randy Sadler, Mark Sadler, Steven Prows, Charlie (Bub) Pulliam, and Tony Rose. Honorary pallbearers were Jeff McMillen, Bobby Fabre, Gary Fabre, Bill Guthier, Mike Scott and Garland Hill.
American Legion Post 109, V.F.W. Post 1978 and D.A.V. Post held full military services for Mr. Willard "Elwood" Roberts at the Pythian Grove Cemetery on January 18, 2007. Mr. Roberts served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. To Mr. Willard "Elwood" Roberts, we honor and salute you. To the family, we offer our sympathy.
American Legion Post 109, V.F.W. Post 1978 and D.A.V. members present were Ray Hammond, Greg Tutt, Sam Hodge, Tom Biddle, Jim Sharp, Ronnie Bay, Carl Butcher, Charles Biddle, Jonathan Smith, Charles Gallagher, Carrol Wolfe, Donald Steele, James Haley, Larry Grayson, Wallace Browning, Dan Woodhead and Bill Guthier. Lord's Prayer was played by Greg Tutt. Another veteran was laid to rest.
Wayne Fogle, 58, DeMossville
Wayne Fogle, 58, of DeMossville, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 in a railroad accident at Walton, Ky. He was born in Pendleton County on October 19, 1948, son of the late Wilbur "Bill" and Gladys Collins Fogle. He married Charmaine Schmidt Fogle, and his wife survives his passing. He enjoyed raccoon hunting. A son, Billy Fogle, passed away on the same date.
Additonal survivors include a daughter, Amy Marie Fogle of DeMossville; a brother, Donald Fogle of Dry Ridge; a sister, Kathryn Redmon of Butler; and a grandchild, Sara Marie Fogle.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, January 21 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment took place in the Fogle Family Cemetery, Pendleton County, Ky.
Billy W. Fogle, 25, DeMossville
William W. (Billy) Fogle, 25, of DeMossville, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 in a railroad accident at Walton, Ky. He was born on November 24, 1981, son of Charmaine Schmidt Fogle and the late Wayne Fogle, who passed away on the same date. He enjoyed raccoon hunting and was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Charmaine Fogle of DeMossville; a sister, Amy Marie Fogle of DeMossville; and a niece, Sara Marie Fogle of DeMossville.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, January 21 at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth. Interment took place in the Fogle Family Cemetery, Pendleton County, Ky.
James A. Sharp, 74, Falmouth
James A. Sharp, 74, of Falmouth, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2007 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood. He was born in Pendleton County on September 19, 1932, a son of the late Harry William and Ardenia Hicks Sharp. He was a retired employee of Newport Steel in Wilder and a member and deacon of Falmouth Baptist Church. He married Zelda Field on September 12, 1970, and his dear wife survives his passing.
Other survivors include a brother, Ronald Lee Sharp of Carrollton; a sister, Jane Ann Colbert of Falmouth and five nieces.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, January 14 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth officiated by Bro. Don Mays. Interment took place in the Johnsville Cemetery in Bracken County. Serving as pallbearers were fellow church deacons J.W. McKinney, Bill Spence, Bob Ice, Larry Vanlandingham, Shane Hammons, Marty McKinney, Boyd Wolfe, Alex Monroe, Rob Best, Jeff Dean, Tim Bishop, Rick Wolfe and Marion Courts.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Falmouth Baptist Church Building Fund.
Norbert W. Haigis, 73, Butler
Norbert W. Haigis, 73, of Butler, Ky., passed away on Friday, January 19, 2007 at Florence Park Care Center. He was the retired owner of Haigis Painting Company. He enjoyed hunting and golfing, and would often go out of his way to help others in need. He married Eileen Ries Haigis, and his dear wife of 53 years survives his passing. A son, Stephen Haigis, preceded him in death in 1975.
Other survivors include a daughter, Noreen Muth of Taylor Mill; sons, Jeffrey Haigis of Butler, Matthew Haigis of Cold Spring, Timothy Haigis of Taylor Mill and Thomas Haigis of Alexandria; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, January 21 at Alexandria Funeral Home. Interment took place in the St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 1403 Alexandria Pk., Ft. Thomas, Ky.
Adelaide Falvey, 82, Butler
Adelaide Falvey, 82, of Butler, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at St. Luke Hospital. She was born in Pendleton County on October 29, 1924, daughter of the late Timothy and Ann Michaels Falvey. She was a member of St. Mary and St. Matthew Catholic Church. She was the owner/operator of Green Acres Tavern for over 45 years.
Survivors include a niece, Arlene Johnson of Butler; and a nephew, Timmy Dickerson of Butler. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Dorsey Trapp, 65, Alexandria
Dorsey "Trappy" Trapp, 65, of Alexandria, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2007 at his residence. He was the retired owner of Trapp's Excavating in Alexandria and build many lakes in Northern Kentucky. He was an avid fisherman and a member of Campbell County VFW Post 3205 of Alexandria.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Windmiller Trapp of Alexandria; sons, Brian Trapp of Alexandria and Roger Trapp of Burlington; sisters, Margaret Griffin of Cold Spring and Madeline Moran of Alexandria; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23 at the Alexandria Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment will take place in the Alexandria Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to Nancy Trapp for the benefit of Dorsey Trapp at any Citizen's Bank or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 1403 Alexandria Pk., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075.
Margaret Ackerman, 68, Melbourne
Margaret "Peggy" Ackerman, 68, of Melbourne, Ky., passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at St. Luke East Hospice in Ft. Thomas. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Nicholas Ackerman, preceded her in death in 1993.
Survivors include a son, Eddie Ackerman of Melbourne; a daughter, Helen M. Emerson of Butler; a sister, Della Kramer of Foster; brothers, Robert Nelson of Florence, Raymond Nelson of Hamilton, Ohio, George Nelson of Silver Grove, Lou Nelson and Jim Nelson of California, Dave Nelson of Butler, John Nelson of Foster, and Don Nelson of Alexandria; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, January 20 at Alexandria Funeral Home. Interment took place in St. Joseph Cemetery in Camp Springs, Ky.
Millie Vaught, 82, Colorado
Millie Vaught, 82, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Falmouth, Ky., passed away on Monday, January 15, 2007 in Colorado. She was born in Harlan, Ky., on March 11, 1924, daughter of the late Michael Johnson and Ollie Engle. She was a retired clerical worker for the Internal Revenue Service and a member of the Fairlane Baptist Church in Grant's Lick.
She married Roy Vaught on June 7, 1947, and her husband preceded her in death on June 22, 1993.
Survivors include daughters, Brenda Schkabla of Lilburn, Georgia and Barbara Vaught of Lakewood, Co.; and two grandchildren, Nick and Stephanie Schkabla of Tampa, Fla.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, January 22 at Fairlane Baptist Church. Interment took place at the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Fairlane Baptist Church.