Caleb Douglas Adams, stillborn
Caleb Douglas Adams, son of George Callen Cal and Krystal Gabhart
Adams of DeMossville, was stillborn on May 5, 2003 at the University of Cincinnati
Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Marshall Adams, on December
29, 2002.
In addition to his parents, Cal and Krystal Adams, he leaves six aunts, Jan
Adams of Butler, Jill Wright of Falmouth, Julie Bowen of Lawrenceburg, Ky.,
Jennifer Jeffries of Washington, D.C., Bobbi Lynn Schott of Cincinnati, Ohio,
and Kasey Gabhart of Mackville, Ky.; two uncles, Doug Adams of Foster and Greg
Adams of Batavia, Ohio; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Kathleen Simons Gabhart
of Mackville, Ky.; his paternal grandmother, Marjorie Wells Adams of Butler;
two great-grandmothers, Delora Simons of Lexington and Ohna Adams of Cynthiana;
and several cousins.
Private funeral services were Thursday, May 8 at the Riverside Cemetery in Falmouth
with Rev. Richard Collins officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Gardnersville Baptist Church Building Fund, 3240
Highway 491W, DeMossville, KY 41033.
Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, served the family.
Cleve Collins Jr., Crescent Springs
Cleve Collins Jr., 71, of Crescent Springs, passed away Saturday, April 19,
2003 at St. Luke Hospital West in Florence.
He was born on September 4, 1931 to the late Cleve and Narsis Campbell Collins.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 345, Golden Rule Lodge in Latonia and
was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by four siblings, Merrill Collins, Pole Collins, Elsie
Collins and J. L. Collins.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Norma Collins; two children, Carlotta
(James) Shelton and Randall Collins; two grandchildren, Steven (Amie) Shelton
and Amanda (Jamie) Smith; two great-grandchildren, Annabelle Jane Smith and
Breona Jade Shelton; seven siblings, Bonnie Woodall of Cincinnati, Harvey Collins
of Bardstown, Susie Ericson of Independence, Johnny Collins of Burlington, Christine
Ward of Florence, Betty Jean Vest of Cincinnati and Polly Jane Wolfe of Middletown,
Ohio.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April 22 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry, under
the direction of Gayliss Gaines and James Shelton. Pallbearers were Jamie Smith,
Steve Shelton, Jacob Howard, Jonathan Collins, Jason Collins, Bill Howard and
Jeffrey Collins. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Chambers, Billy Howard and Bud
Ericson.
Interment was in the Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of ones choice.
This obituary is being reprinted due to incorrect information given to the newspaper.
Hester Spaulding, 95, Butler
Lelia Capps Hester Spaulding, 95, of Butler, passed away Wednesday,
May 7, 2003 at River Valley Nursing Home in Butler.
Hester was born in Paris, Ky., on September 12, 1907, daughter of George and
Mable (Payne) Capps.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Spaulding; a son, Lloyd Bud
Spaulding; and stepson, Robert Spaulding; daughters, Pauline Figgins, Neva Reed
and Mabel Spaulding; a step-daughter, Wilma House; and brothers, Joe Durham
and McClelland Durham.
Survivors include sons, Dwight Spaulding of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Delbert Spaulding
of Bellevue, William Spaulding of Venus, Florida and Jim Spaulding of Dale,
Indiana; daughters, Margie DiBlasi of Oswego, New York, and Alleen Mapes of
Rome City, Indiana; step-daughter, Vivian Lawson of Michigan; a sister, Irene
Reams of Orlando, Ky.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon until the time of service. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.
Interment will be in the Turner Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of ones choice.
Maurice Earle, 83, Berry
Maurice Dempsey Earle, 83, of Berry, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003
at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born on August 23, 1919 in Berry, son of the late Kelly Earle Sr. and
Katura Gardner Earle. He was a retired probation and parole officer for the
state of Kentucky. Mr. Earle was a veteran of the United States Army in World
War II and a member of the Berry Methodist Church. He was also a member of the
Knights of Pythias.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lois Burgess Earle, a brother, Herschel
Earle and a sister, Mary Horesik.
He is survived by two sons, Ronnie (Cindy) Earle of Cynthiana and Kenny (Pam)
Earle of Berry; a stepson, Charles (Jane Ann) Burgess of Berry; three siblings,
Kelly Earle Jr. of Berry, Jean Keish of Dayton, Ohio and Marjorie Pierce of
Cynthiana; and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 3 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Berry, under
the direction of Rev. Larry Jones. Music was shared by Anna and Coolidge Cason.
Serving as pallbearers were Ronnie Spicer, Glenn Scott, Billy Hatfield, Dr.
Gary Earle, George Pierce, Robert Pierce, Ewell Pierce Jr. and Frank Keish.
Honorary pallbearers were Robert McGinnis, Steve Medlin, Jim Strong, Bill Burden,
Ed Miller, Dr. Don Stephens, John Swinford and Edward Milner.
Interment was in the Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry.
Memorials are suggested to the Berry Methodist Church or to the charity of ones
choice.
This obituary is being reprinted due to incorrect information given to the newspaper.
Rita E. Points, 79, Falmouth
Rita E. Points, 79, of Falmouth, passed away Thursday, May 8 at the Grant Manor
Healthcare Center in Williamstown.
She was born on April 27, 1924 in Pendleton County, daughter of the late James
and Virginia Fryer Tomlin. She married William Willie Nicholas Points,
and her dear husband preceded her in death on March 11, 2003. She was a retired
farmer, land owner, sewing factory employee and nurses aide.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Rollin Tomlin and James Lee
Tomlin and two sisters, Ladena Schemmel and Charlotte Pope.
She leaves two sisters, Wynona Wasserboehr and Virginia Lucille Kaplan, both
of Falmouth; a brother, Lloyd Elbert Tomlin of Winchester, Ohio; 16 nieces and
nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 10 at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth
with Bro. Ronnie Angell officiating. Pallbearers were Larry Tomlin, Gary Tomlin,
Joe Klee, Dennis Tomlin, Rollin Tomlin, and John Kaplan. Music was shared by
Adarin Williams.
Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, the
Pendleton County Senior Citizens or to the Hardin-Browning Post 109.
Robert Wellman, 70, Falmouth
Robert Wellman, 70, of Falmouth, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at his home.
He was born on November 17, 1932 in Mentor, Campbell County, son of the late
William and Sallie English Wellman. He married Myrtle Hitch Hodge Wellman in
1989, and his dear wife survives his passing. He was employed by Conrail Systems
of Sharonville, Ohio. He faithfully served his country in the United States
Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Trinity Southern Baptist
Church, Falmouth.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Lyda Weaver.
In addition to his wife, Myrtle Wellman, he leaves two step-children, Sam Hodge
of Falmouth and Donna Rawlings of Alexandria; and three sisters, Judy Bell and
Betty Singer, both of Falmouth and Ruby Delaney of Milford, Ohio.
Graveside services were held Monday, May 12 at the Riverside Cemetery in Falmouth
with Bro. Dale Bobb officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Hardin-Browning
Post 109.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, Northern Kentucky
Region, 1885 Dixie Highway, Suite 250, Ft. Wright, KY 41011-2625.