Paul E. Dickison, 63, Falmouth

Paul E. Dickison, 63, of Falmouth, Ky., passed away on Monday, December 18, 2006 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on January 27, 1943 in Harrison County, Ky., he was the son of Mildred Catron Dickison and the late Jack Dickison.

He was a retired manager for AT&T, a member and deacon at Richland Baptist Church in Pendleton County, and a member of the United States Air Force. He was actively serving as a magistrate for Pendleton County Fiscal Court, and was just elected to another term.

He graduated from Pendleton County High School in 1961 and attended Eastern Kentucky University. He was active in the martial arts. A fellow employee from AT&T has donated several acres in Northern Pendleton County and established the Paul E. Dickison Nature Trail.

"Paul was one of the most cooperative and most intelligent people I have ever worked with," added Pendleton Judge/ Executive Henry Bertram. "He would stop in the office about everyday and I would use him as a sounding board. I'm sure going to miss him."

Politics was no stranger to Paul, his father, the late Jack Dickison was a former Pendleton County judge.

The family owned and operated a gas station, Via 27 Service Center, just south of Falmouth on Highway 27, for many years. So Paul grew up puttering around in the garage.

Fellow classmate and long time friend Roger Anderson recounts Paul's younger years. "He was a person that had many capabilities. Anything he read, he could do," he said.

"In his teenage years, he was into drag racing and he rebuilt his own car motors," recounts Anderson. "He has helped me at the garage with projects that I've had over the years."

Paul had his machine shop next to Anderson's Equipment. "He would go there and tinker around with old machines such as lathes, etc. that he would buy and rebuild or other things such as rebuilding one of his airplane motors."

He was a long time member of the Falmouth/Pendleton County Airport Board. "He helped and tried to do anything he could anywhere for the betterment of the community," said fellow friend and pilot Paul Tuemler. "He loved to fly his plane. In fact, he went up with me a couple of weeks ago."

He dedicated himself to the Falmouth Rotary Club as he did with anything he undertook.

Paul served as Assistant District Governor for Rotary. He served multiple terms as Falmouth Rotary President, International Club Chairman and a Paul Harris Fellow. He went to Honduras as part of Rotary International to help the people there.

Besides working diligently in the Falmouth Rotary Club Paul was best known for his famous spaghetti and sauce he was in charge of at the annual Falmouth Rotary Club Spaghetti Supper.

"Paul Dickison, What manner of man was he? Intelligent. Articulate. Poised. Multilingual. Pilot. Served his nation as an intelligence officer. Served his county as a magistrate for four years and was re-elected without opposition," said fellow Rotarian Owen Collins. "Paul could move with aplomb among the dignitaries in state government and felt just as comfortable, if not more so, with the common man on the streets of Falmouth, bringing to mind Kipling's 'If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings---nor lose the common touch.'"

Paul will be sadly missed by his family, friends, county government, fellow Rotarians and the community he served with pride.

"He will never be forgotten for he has left behind many things that he accomplished for his community," said Falmouth Outlook Editor Debbie Dennie.

He is survived by his mother, Mildred Dickison of Falmouth; and a sister, Barbara Dickison Storer of Falmouth.

Funeral services were conducted on Friday, December 22 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth with Richard Kendall officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Roger Anderson, Henry Bertram the Pendleton County Judge Executive, members of the Fiscal Court, and officers and members of the Falmouth Rotary Club. A military tribute will be conducted by the Hardin-Browning Post #109. Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Rotary Foundation, c/o Falmouth Rotary Club, Mrs. Linda Thornton, 89 Burlew Ln., Butler, KY 41006.

 

Bonnie Evans, 67, Williamstown

Bonnie L. Evans, 67, of Williamstown, Ky., formerly of Portsmouth, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood. She was born March 9, 1939 at Blue Creek, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Oscar Paul and Mildred (Lamm) Evans. One daughter, Dana Carol Shiveley and a great-granddaughter, Gracie Marie Purcell, also preceded her in death. She was the owner and operator of the former Bonnie's Dairy Bar and the former E and L Restaurant, both in Manchester, Ohio, and she was a former cook and waitress for the Eight Ball Pool Hall in Manchester. She was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church in Corinth, Ky.

She is survived by sons, Kelley (Pamela) Shiveley of Falmouth and Vince (Kathy) Shiveley of Aberdeen, Ohio; daughters, Pamela (Danny) Smallwood of Falmouth and Tina L. (Terry) Courts of Butler; brothers, Larry Evans and Michael Evans, both of Sandusky, Ohio, and Marion "Dutch" Evans of Blue Creek; sisters, Wanda Wright of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Karen Munden of West Union, Ohio and Cheryl Hossler of Freemont, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union, Ohio, officiated by Pastor Shad Tibbs. Interment took place in the East Liberty Cemetery at Lynx, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southwest Ohio and Northern Ky. Chapter, 4460 Lake Forest Dr., Suite 236, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

 

Sarah Thompson, 93, Berry

Sarah Worthington Thompson, 93, of Berry, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Hospice Care Center of St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born on September 25, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Loris Lee Worthington. She was a member of the Marcus Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She had a great love for horses, and loved to ride and give lessons.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Howard "Dick" Thompson; two children, Mary Wright and Henry Wolfe; and six siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Carleen Harris of Nicholasville, Ky.; a son, Jerry Wolfe of Okala, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Edna Lehman; and brothers, Bill Worthington, Bobby Worthington and Wallace Worthington.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 21 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry with Jay Holt officiating. The pallbearers for the service will be John Spickard, Jeff Wright, Jerry Lee Tillery, Brian Grant, Bill Thompson, Jack Doan, H.A. Thompson and David Thompson. Interment will take place in the Pythian Grove Cemetery in Berry.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 1 St. Joseph Dr., Lexington, KY 40504.

 

Norine McNeil, 91, Ohio

Norine Rigg McNeil, 91, of Manchester, Ohio, formerly of Morgan, Pendleton County, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville. Born on August 2, 1915 in Robertson County, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Nevil and Pearl Rigg. She married John Edward McNeil in 1950 and her dear husband preceded her in death in 1996. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Manchester, Ohio.

She leaves her step-daughter, Edda Compton of Texas; four step grandchildren; eight great step grandchildren; sisters, Gerry Wyatt of Williamstown, Brenda Adams of Miamisburg, Ohio and Glenda Higdon of DeBary, Fla.

Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, December 23 at the First Baptist Church of Manchester, Ohio. Interment took place in the Morgan Cemetery, Pendleton County, under the direction of Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Manchester, Ohio.

 

Beulah Gifford, 93, Dry Ridge

Beulah C. Gifford, 93, of Dry Ridge, Ky., formerly of Berry, Ky., passed away on Monday, December 18, 2006 at the Grant Manor Nursing Home in Williamstown, Ky. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Emma Risner Collinsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Gifford.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted on Friday, December 22 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry. Interment took place in the Morgan Cemetery, Pendleton County.