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 one’s 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 one’s 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 one’s 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 nurse’s 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.