EARL MASON WEAVER

Aug. 24, 1916-Dec. 16, 2002

Earl Mason Weaver, age 86, passed away Monday, December 16, 2002 at the VA Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

He was born in the Frazer community of Wayne County, Ky. on August 24, 1916, the son of Rufus and Neva Weaver.

He married Katie Hanson, who survives.

He is also survived by two daughters-Rebecca Alexander of Somerset, Ky. and Iola Coffey of Biloxi, Miss.; five step-children-Rodall Calloway of Detroit, Mich., Reginald Hanson of Lexington, Ky., Arthur Hanson of Richmond, Ky., Donald Hanson of Hawaii, and Ireath Calloway of Charlotte, NC; a brother-John Weaver of Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are four brothers-James Parker Weaver, William Weaver, Rufus Weaver Jr., and Paul Weaver; and one sister-Mary M. Duncan.

He was a member of the Mount Zion A.M.E in Frazer, Ky. and later started attending Davis Chapel A.M.E. Church in Somerset, Ky. He was a bus driver for the Wayne County School System for many years and a farmer. He served in the United States Marine Corp.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ralph Smith officiating. Burial was in the Mill Springs National Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the American Legion Post #38.

Pulaski Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CLINT THOMPSON

Died Dec. 17, 2002

Clint Thompson, age 77, of Palatka, Fla. passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at V.A. Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla.

He was born in Indianhead, Ky.

He married Erma Thompson Palatka, who survives.

He is survived by one son-Steve Thompson of Palatka, Fla.; three daughters-Karen Walton of Crescent City, Betty Nicholson and Joan Thompson both of Palatka, Fla.; one step-daughter-Beverly Pitts of Palatka, Fla.; one step-son-Denny Mullis of Palatka, Fla.; one brother-Om Thompson of Liberty, Ky.; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having received four Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. He had worked for 25 years as a tissue shipping clerk with Hudson Pulp and Paper Company. He was a member of Local #852 in Palatka and he had also worked as a truck driver with RCA in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 20, 2002 at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John Cameron officiating. Burial was in Palatka Memorial Gardens.

Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka, Fla. in charge of arrangements.

ORA MAE STEVENS GUFFEY

Oct. 27, 1911-Dec. 16, 2002

Ora Mae Stevens Guffey, age 91, passed away Monday, December 16, 2002 at Golden Years Nursing Home.

She was born October 27, 1911, the daughter of the late Bill and Susan B. Smith Stevens.

In 1933, she married Joe Dyer Guffey, who preceded her in death on October 9, 1986.

She is survived by two sons-William Dyer Guffey and Robert Frank Guffey, both of Monticello; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.

Preceding her in death is one son-Corbitt Ray Guffey.

She professed her faith in Christ 53 years ago and was baptized in Jesus name.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, 2002 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. E.H. Neal officiating. Burial was in the Elk Spring Cemetery.

Hoyt G. Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ORA ELVA STINSON NEAL

May 13, 1913-Dec. 18, 2002

Ora Elva Stinson Neal, age 89, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2002.

She was born May 13, 1913, the daughter of the late John and Mary Crabtree Stinson.

On May 22, 1929, she married Otto Neal.

She is survived by three children-Mary Magdlene Smith, James Hobart Neal and Jewell Dean Rednour, all of Monticello, Ky.; one brother-Chester Stinson of Monticello, Ky,; one sister-Nona Stinson Young of Anderson, Ind.; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are two children-Alonzo Leonard Neal and Jessie Mae Atkinson; four brothers-Onzie Stinson, Francis Stinson, Everett Wheeler Stinson, and Robert Stinson; two sisters-Cora Stinson Bertram and Ruby Stinson; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. E.H. Neal officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Hoyt G. Hickey & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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