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the Meade county messenger, brandenburg, kentucky THURSDAY, June 2, 2016
OBITUARIES
HOWARD C. BEARD
CHARLES LARRY MEDLEY
Howard C. Beard, 54, Brandenburg, Ky., died
May 26, 2016 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry
Alexander and Mamie Lee Durbin Beard; and
four brothers, Herman, Henry, William and
Tommy Beard.
He is survived by seven siblings, Judy Beard,
Mike Beard, and Grover Beard, all of Brandenburg, Martha Adams, Lafayette, Ind., Mary
Dixon, Harold Leo Beard, both of Albuquerque,
N.M., Ruth Ann Hammonds, Columbus, Ohio;
his soulmate, Teresa Fleming, Elizabethtown, Ky.;
and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation followed visitation.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form
of contributions to the funeral home to aid with
expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Charles Larry Medley, 65, Brandenburg, Ky. died
May 26, 2016 at Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles
K. “Bill” and Dorothy Marie Chapman Medley;
a grandson, John Jacobi Hager; and a sister, Susan
Ellen Medley.
He is survived by three children, Rhonda (J.J.)
Hager, Flaherty, Ky., Tammy (John) Hammers,
Bowling Green, Ky., and Joey (Leslie) Medley,
Irvington, Ky.; sister, Robin (Mike) Terry, Ekron,
Ky.; brother, Greg (Debbie) Medley, Ekron; and
11 grandchildren, Abby and Erica Rhodes, Chance
Hager, Jacob and James Hammers, Ashley and
Thomas Malone, Austin, Angie, Adian and Anna
Medley.
Funeral services were held May 29 from the
Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home. Rev. David
Campbell officiated. Burial followed in St. George
Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of
contributions to the American Heart Association
JONATHAN CAMPBELL FISHER
or Kosair Charities.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuJonathan Campbell Fisher, 28, Irvington, Ky., neralhome.com.
died May 23, 2016, at his
home.
GILBERT RAY MILLS SR.
He is survived by his
parents, Albert T. III and
Gilbert Ray Mills Sr., 53, New Albany, Ind., died
Becki Fisher; a sister, May 18, 2016 at his home.
Jennifer (Shaylin) Clark;
He was preceded in death by his aunts, Bessie
a brother, Ben Fisher; a Valentine, Edna Earl Alexander, Lottie Washingniece, Mollie Clark; two ton, and Linda Ditto; uncles, Jack Ditto, Frank
nephews, Gabe and Nate Ditto, Buster Mills, Clifford Mills, and Robert
Clark; two half siblings, “Bob” Mills; grandparents Tom (Laura) Lee Ditto;
Albert T. Fisher IV and Bates Webster; as well as Louisiana Ditto; he also leaves to mourn his nine
many other beloved family and friends.
brothers and sisters, Milton (Sandra) Mills, Mary
He was a carpenter by trade. He loved hik- Catherine Fletcher, Lauratta (Willie) Allen, Charing, camping and especially travelling. He trav- lie (Tracee) Mills, Andy (Beth) Mills, Paula Kay
elled extensively through Europe. He worked Mills, Tommy (Elka) Mills, Georgia Taylor, and
for the National Parks Service for some time at Porter (Angel) Taylor; along with a host of nieces,
such parks as Yosemite; the Grand Canyon; Jean nephews, friends, and loved ones who will miss him
LaFitte in New Orleans; and Saint-Gaudens in dearly.
New Hampshire. He was also a volunteer for the
He is survived by his wife, Pamela and their son
Kentucky Y organization.
Gilbert Ray Mills Jr.; his daughters, Davasha ClarkGraveside services were held May 26 at Cap son, and Jessica Ditto; his grandchildren, Da’Zjone
Anderson Cemetery, Brandenburg, Ky. In lieu Clarkson-Collins, Javon Ditto, and Devin Ray
of flowers, he requested donations to aid with the Mills; his parents, Rev. Lewis Jr. and Dorothy Tayconservation of his favorite national parks.
lor; and Albert “Slick” Mills; aunts, Shirley Ann
Donations can be made online at www.yo- Stone, Minnie Ruff, Shelia Ditto, Josie Dowell,
semiteconservancy.org; www.grandcanyontrust. Dora Ruth Payne, and Addie Wilks; uncles, Richorg; or www.nationalparks.org.
ard “Ike” Ditto and James Earl Alexander.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerHe loved fishing with his brothers as well as
funeralhome.com.
spending time with family and friends. He was an
avid Duke and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a
1981 graduate of Meade County High School.
FREDA HARVINE HUMPHREY
Freda Harvine Humphrey, 89, Brandenburg,
Ky. died May 18 at Brandenburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Humphrey and a daughter Rita
Quisenberry.
She is survived by seven children, Roger
Wayne ( Judy) Humphrey, Payneville, Ky., David
Randall (Lonna) Humphrey, Brandenburg, John
Allen (Sheila) Humphrey, Wolf Creek, Ky., Patricia Joyce Burrell, Battletown, Ky., Janet Rose
( Jimmy) Arnold, Ekron, Ky., Sylvia Lee Biddle,
Cadiz, Ky. and Virginia Rose Collier, DePauw,
Ind.; one sister, Jean ( Jim) Prince, Tucson, Ariz.;
76 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 27 from the
Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home. Rev. Terry
Mullins officiated.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
WINNIE RUTH MUNDT
Winnie Ruth Mundt,
82, Brandenburg, Ky.,
died May 26, 2016, at the
Brandenburg Health and
Rehabilitation Center.
She was preceded in
death by her parents,
Robert and Rosie Lee
Berryman Murphey; her
first husband, Dale A.
Huddleston; her second
husband, John Edmond Mundt; a daughter,
Barbera King; a son, Fred Huddleston; two sisters, Jane Huddleston and Rose Murphey; and a
brother, Bobby Murphey.
She is survived by three children, Dalene
Cates, Scottsburg, Ind., Genea Smith, Irvington,
Ky. and Ken Huddleston, Centreville, Md.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was born in the small town of Milltown,
Ind., on Sept. 7, 1933, just a few short miles from
the Kentucky state line. At the age of 11 her father passed leaving her alone with her mother,
three sisters and younger brother on an 80-acre
fruit farm. The responsibilities were overwhelming, but the kids worked long hours and managed to continue their schooling, while maintaining the farm with their mother. She was a
hard woman, shaped by hard times.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m.
on June 2, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral
Home, with Rev. Charles Meredith officiating.
Visitation with the family will begin at 11 a.m. at
the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may
take the form of contributions to the American
Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
BOBBY “ERIC” MONTGOMERY
Bobby “Eric” Montgomery, 38, Payneville, Ky.
died May 29, 2016, at Harrison County Hospital,
Corydon, Ind. from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Erica
Montgomery; his grandfather, Thomas Blaydes.
He is survived by three daughters, Cassidy, Hope
and Kloey Montgomery, all of New Albany, Ind.; his
mother and stepfather, Sheila and Bradley Hardesty, Greensburg, Ky.; two brothers, Jonathon Montgomery, Summersville, Ky. and Bradley (Meredith)
Montgomery, Hodgenville, Ky.; his grandmother,
Donna Bryant, Glasgow, Ky.; his step grandparents,
Randall ( Jenny) Hardesty, Payneville, Ky.; his aunt,
Deborah Montgomery, Peru, Ind.; three nieces,
Sydni, Savannah and Lily Montgomery; a nephew,
Lincoln Montgomery; and a host of great aunts,
uncles, and countless friends.
He worked as a Sales Manager for Dan Powers
GMC, Hardinsburg, Ky. and formerly worked for
John Jones GMC in Corydon.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. June 3 at
the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, Greensburg, Ky. with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 1 at
the Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg, Ky.; from
Noon until 8 p.m. June 2 and after 9 a.m. June 3 at
Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, Greensburg,
Ky. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may
take the form of contributions to a trust fund for
Eric’s daughters, that is currently being established
by the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
jaden owen andrew naputi
Infant Jaden Owen Andrew Naputi, five months,
passed away May 24, 2016.
He was born December 7, 2015 in Louisville, Ky.
to Jenna Richelle Harris and Zachary Owen Naputi.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Charlotte Nichols; great-grandfather, Marvin Thomas; and grandfather, Owen John Naputi.
He is survived by his parents, Jenna Harris and
Zach Naputi of Muldraugh, Ky.; grandmothers,
Bobbie Samuel and Stacie Mattingly; grandfathers,
Walter Harris and Paul Harrison; great-grandparents, Doug Nichols, Edna Thomas, Lillian Mitchell,
Louie Troutman, Susan and John McChonnaha,
Claude Mattingly, Doris And Walt Reesor, Frances
and Martha Mattingly, Sarah Ponds and Ling and
John Naputi. He was loved by many family members
and friends.
Funeral services were held May 27, 2016 at 6
p.m. at the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon
Funeral Home with Bro. David Sullivan and Bro.
John Owens officiating. Burial followed in ParrFrans Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals.com.
roy anthony norris jr.
Roy Anthony Norris Jr., 90, of Vine Grove, Ky.,
died May 25, 2016 at University of Louisville Hospital,
in Louisville, Ky.
He was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church.
Roy loved horse racing, had a beautiful voice and
played guitar for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy A.
Sr. and Mary Alma Thomas Norris; two brothers,
James Mack Norris, Robert Norris: and a sister, Elsie
Norris Schneider.
He is survived by a brother, Leo (June) Norris of
Lanesville, Ind.; two sisters Helen Froman of Radcliff,
Ky., Margie (Randall) Lambert Spink of Vine Grove;
and many nieces and nephews .
The Mass of Christian burial was held on, May 28,
2016 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove with
Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial was at the
St. Brigid Catholic Church Cemetery in Vine Grove.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.
nebfh.com.
ALOYSIUS PIKE
Aloysius Pike, 86, Payneville, Ky., died May 28,
2016, at his residence.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Joseph Anthony (Melana
Bernadette Ray) Pike;
a son, Anthony Pike; a
grandson, Matthew Pike;
and a brother, Lawrence
Pike.
He is survived by his wife, Loreda Fackler Pike;
three children, Leon (Debbie) Pike, Velana (David)
Barr, and Vernon Pike, all of Brandenburg, Ky., four
sisters, Anita Patterson, Teresa Meyers, Elizabeth
Hobbs, all of Louisville, Ky., Bernadine Shimmel,
Long Island, N.Y.; a brother, John Pike, Payneville;
12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi Catholic Church; a veteran of the
United States Air Force; and a member of the National Farmers Organization.
A Mass of Christian burial was held May 31
at St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi Catholic Church.
Rev. Jim Reinhart officiated. Burial followed in the
church cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of
contributions to the Matt Pike Memorial Fund;
Mass of the Air; or to Hosparus of Central Kentucky.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Minister’s Corner
By PASTOR
CHRIS
WILSON
Payneville
Baptist Church
Jesus said some offensive things—at least that’s
how some people feel.
Sometimes we deal
with offensive statements
by simply trying to ignore
them. We might do this
when expectations press
us to feel positively toward
the speaker regardless of
His words. In a historically
religious rural setting like
ours, there’s still a predominant expectation that we’ll
all feel at least neutral and
preferably positive toward
Jesus, so the most common
response to His offenses
around here seems to be
to ignore them. The trouble is: “politely” ignoring
someone is NOT a neutral
action; I would argue it can
be quite hateful. Personally, I prefer to be treated
with open hostility, for
then I will at least know
exactly where the hostile
person stands.
Others will respond to
offensive statements by
trying to explain them
away. “What Jesus (or whoever) SAID is not actually
what He MEANT.” The
trouble is, Jesus expects to
be taken at His word; furthermore, if Jesus really is
God, then we have to conclude that He’s incapable of
speaking unclearly. Certainly we do violence to
Jesus’s words and character
if we claim to know better
what He meant than He
has clearly communicated
in what He said.
Tim Dixon
Memorial Counselor
Sadly, people often
respond with opposite and
proliferating hostility. This
seems most common in
our world today; we live in
what some call a “culture of
outrage.” There are manifold horrors to which outrage can ultimately lead.
One is that it can make a
society susceptible to a certain kind of desperation.
From out of this desperation, we may become willing to call upon unworthy
“kings” to lead us (Judges
9:7-20) simply because we
hear them playing on loudspeakers the same songs
of outrage we’re already
frustratedly
humming
under our breaths, and we
mistake that harmony for
wisdom. We don’t stop to
ask whether they are persons of character or worthily skilled leaders or are
telling the truth.
And then, there’s
Jesus. As I said, some of
His words seem offensive. And sadly, instead
of openly confessing our
frustration and rebellion
against them, we often just
keep quietly humming
our songs of discontentment, seeming to ignore
Him. Besides, who’s got
time to think about what
Jesus said, when we’ve got
elections to win or soccer
games to get to or money
to make? I hope I haven’t
offended you too badly so
far, and if I haven’t, then
I’d love for you to read this
column for the next four
weeks, in which I’ll set out
to explore four statements
of Jesus that are often
deemed offensive… and
how we should respond to
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