tmcvoice Archives June 14, 2007

Officers arrest armed robbery suspect
By Greg Bird

A brazen Sunday afternoon robbery attempt will send a local man back to jail, just a few days after being released on bond for other charges.

Around 2:30 p.m. Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London received a call concerning an armed robbery at Marshes Corner Market in Marshes Siding.

Trooper Charles Senters arrived and began the investigation. After interviewing the clerk on duty at the time of the robbery it was determined that a male subject, wearing a green ski mask and armed with a handgun entered the store and demanded money.

The subject took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the store. The clerk was not physically harmed in the incident.

Trooper Senters and McCreary County Sheriff’s Deputy Jimmy Meadows, assisted by community watch members, began searching the area for the suspect.

Their investigations led them to identify a possible suspect in the robbery and at approximately 4:00 p.m. the officers picked up Tommy J. Hughes, 24, of Whitley City outside of the Cobblestone Trailer Park and brought him in for questioning.

Several witnesses saw the alleged robber flee the store at the time of the robbery and run across Highway 1651 toward the railroad tracks and head south, following the tracks. After the witnesses provided officers with a positive identification of Hughes, as well as confirmation from the clerk, Trooper Senters formally charged Hughes with First Degree Robbery. He was taken to the McCreary County Jail where he is awaiting a hearing.
Hughes had just been released from custody last Wednesday after posting bond on separate charges. Hughes was indicted in February with two counts of Third Degree Rape. He pled guilty to those charges and was awaiting sentencing, with the hearing scheduled for August. Hughes was also on probation from a 2006 charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking and Second Degree Burglary. Hughes had pled guilty to those charges and received a five-year probated sentence.

Trooper Craig Reed and Sheriff Gus Skinner assisted with the questioning. Trooper Senters is continuing the investigation.

Stabbing leads to arrest
Voice Staff Report

Two people were injured after being stabbed as a result of an apparent argument Tuesday afternoon. The suspect in the assault, identified as Karen Vanover, fled the scene but was apprehended and arrested a short time later.
The stabbing occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the One Stop Chevron in North Whitley City.

According to Trooper Shaler Jones, who is investigating the incident, the fight may have started over a dispute concerning a dog.

Tony Ridener and Roxanne Coffey had apparently stopped at the convenience store shortly after noon on Tuesday when they were confronted by Vanover in the parking lot.

Vanover allegedly took out a knife and began slashing at the two victims before grabbing the dog and leaving the scene.

Ridener suffered at least one deep knife wound to the arm and was bleeding profusely when EMT’s arrived on the scene and began treatment. Ridener was transported to Scott County Hospital for evaluation. Coffey had several smaller lacerations to the arm, chest and face from the stabbing.

A short time after officers began their investigation, Vanover was spotted by passersby in a vehicle on the side of the road about one mile past the 4-H Camp on Sandhill Road.

Officers rushed to the scene and arrested Vanover, charging her with two counts of Assault. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.

Trooper Craig Reed, Deputy Chris King, Constable Jamie Higgenbotham and Deputy Jailer Tim Barnett assisted at the scene.

Obituaries

Evelyn Watson Wright

Evelyn Watson Wright, age 84 years, Revelo, Kentucky died June 3, 2007 at Scott County Hospital, Oneida, Tennessee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Rufus Hughes officiating. Burial was in Pine Knot Cemetery.

She was born at Fidelity, Kentucky on September 27, 1922 the daughter of the late John Hence and Martha Cooper Dobbs. She had been a greeter for the park service and was a member of Upper Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

Her first husband, Doyle Watson and her second husband, Walter Wright, precede her in death. She is preceded in death by her parents and her children, Harold Dean Watson; Joel Dennis Watson and Clifford Crandell Watson.

Survivors include her children, Paul David Watson; Danny Joe Watson; Shelby Jean Winchester, Revelo, Kentucky; Burt Watson and wife, Jan, Nancy, Kentucky; Betty Joan King and husband, Bob, Indianapolis, Indiana; Donna Davis and husband, Jim, Montpelier, Indiana and Patsy Shepherd, Norwood, Ohio. The surviving brothers and sisters are, Elbert Dobbs, California, Kentucky; Ellard Dobbs, Muncie, Indiana; J.B. Watson; Mary Jo Stephens, Indianapolis, Indiana; Velva Winchester, Stearns, Kentucky and Jewelene Calhoun, Revelo. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Janet Grubb, Clayton, Indiana. Nineteen grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren survive.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Carolyn Bella Ridner

Carolyn Bella Ridner, age 60 years, Pine Knot, Kentucky died June 7, 2007. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 10, 2007 at McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. David Troxell and Rev. Glen Whitehead officiating. Burial was in Barren Fork Cemetery.

She was born at McCreary County, Kentucky on August 10, 1946 the daughter of the late Leslie and Grace Manning Bryant. She was a homemaker and attended House of Prayer Church.

Her parents precede her in death. The deceased brothers and sister are, Henry Bryant; David Bryant and Kathryn Howard.

Survivors include her husband, Johnny Ridner and her children, Harold King, Jr.; Rocky King; Ricky King, Whitley City, Kentucky; Linda Gilreath, Revelo, Kentucky; Tim King; Tina Strunk; Sandy Stephens, Pine Knot, Kentucky; Kim King and husband, Jack, Somerset, Kentucky Brenda Kidd, Baltimore, Maryland. Randy Bryant, Texas is the surviving brother. Eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive.
McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Mary Helen Stephens Egnor

Mary Helen Stephens Egnor, Age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Oscar, Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Knot Funeral Home with Walter Egnor officiating. She was laid to rest at the Upper Cal Hill Cemetery in Pine Knot.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Noah & Artie Mae Stephens; one grandchild, Brian Lee; one great grandchild, Alyssa Kay; and by numerous brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her loving companion for the past eight years, her dog Cody; six children, Brenda Burchett, Dennis Egnor, Deborah Burchett, Kenny Egnor, Denny Egnor & his wife, Gina, Jack Egnor & his wife, Marcy; seven grandchildren, Greg, Christy, Helen Nicole, Geoffrey, Brandon, Denise and Kayla; eight great grandchildren. There are five sisters, Rose Murphy, Doris Perry, Lois Reeves, Orangelee Spradlin and Molly Thompson; two brothers, Noah Jr. and Calvin Stephens; and numerous other family members and friends. Mary will be remembered by all as a very loving mother, grandmother and friend.

Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Rev. Oscar L. Morgan

Reverend Oscar L. Morgan passed from this life on June 5, 2007, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 97 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on February 24, 1910, the son of Reverend Matt and Rachel Morgan, both deceased.

Funeral services were held at Pine Knot Funeral Home at 1p.m. Friday, June 8, 2007 with Rev. Lanceford Lay and Rev. Landon Sexton officiating. Burial was in the T. Chitwood Cemetery at the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Cevil Cornelius Morgan. From this union was born six children, Larry (and Toni) Morgan, Doris Morgan, Ralph Morgan, Clyde (and Pat) Morgan, Jim Morgan and Norma (and Harold) Smith, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. They had a happy marriage.

Preceding him in death were his brothers and sisters, Emma Angel, Nannie Angel, Mattie Baird, Nell Storck, Rose Baird, George and Andrew Morgan.

Rev. Morgan gave his life to the Lord when he was 22 years old, and began his ministry when he was 24 years old. He pastured several churches and went wherever anyone called. Totaling over 50 years in the ministry; including 27 years in the radio ministry. Known for his love of people, he continued to visit the sick as long as he was physically able. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
Pine Knot Funeral Home and Croley Funeral Home both assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Florence Abigail Marler

Florence Abigail Marler, age 45 years, Whitley City, Kentucky died June 8, 2007. Funeral services were held Monday, June 11, 2007 at McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Clay Cook officiating. Burial was in Carter Cemetery.

She was born at Chicago, Illinois on July 5, 1961 the daughter of Norma Sue Foust Marler and the late Ernest Marler. She worked at McCreary Health and Rehab and was a member of Davis Hill Church of God.
He father, Ernest Marler precedes her in death.

Survivors include her children, Jonathan Wayne Marler and wife, Heather, Whitley City, Kentucky and Crystal Sue Marler. Her mother, Norma Sue Marler, Whitley City, Kentucky survives her. The surviving brothers and sister are, Ernest Marler, Jr. and wife, Lola; Dwight David Marler and wife, Donna; Michael Marler and wife, Tammie, Whitley City, Kentucky and Jane McNeilan and husband, John, Bellevue, Kentucky. Sierra Marie Marler is the surviving grandchild.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Ruby Doris Neely

Ruby Doris Neely, age 74 years, 2 months, and 5 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007 at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at the Oneida, Tennessee Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness’ with Bro. Bill Blaze officiating.

She was born on April 2, 1933 in Ohio to Edward O. Strunk and Eva Strunk. Everyone knew her by Doris or “Sis”. She touched everyone who came in contact with her by her warm smile and sweet voice. She was an excellent typist for the Monsonta Corporation in Dayton, Ohio, she was the first to surpass their typing test. She enjoyed gardening, watching things grow, her hobbies, and she loved her family.
She married Robert Allen Neely Sr. on February 16, 1957 they were married nearly 23 years when he passed away on March 17, 1986. Together they had three children.

On July 9, 1988 a date Doris said was the most important day in her life, she symbolized her dedication to Jehovah God by water baptism. She remained an active member of the Oneida, Tennessee Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness’ until her death.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two brothers, Bill E. Strunk and Robert D. Strunk, and two infant siblings, Kenneth and Maxine.

Survivors include a brother, Fred R. Strunk and his wife, Frances Loving Strunk, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, two sons, Thomas Edward Neely and his wife, Sandra Branscum Neely, of Strunk, Kentucky, and Robert Allen Neely II and his wife, Vicki Cook Neely, of Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter, Pamela Neely West and her husband, John, of Strunk, Kentucky, five grandchildren, Matthew Floyd Laxton and Ethan Kyle Laxton, of Strunk, Kentucky, Thomas Neely II and Danielle Neely, of Strunk, Kentucky, and James Cook, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and one great grand daughter, Phiebe Cook, of Cincinnati, Ohio. She also leaves behind many friends and relatives.

To the end Doris believed in the resurrection promised in the Holy Bible and hoped to live in paradise on earth under the Kingdom of Jehovah God’s son, Jesus Christ.

Doris had two very special spiritual sisters, Nell Honeycutt, of Oneida, Tennessee, and Donna King, of Strunk, Kentucky, and a special spiritual brother, Orival King, of Strunk, Kentucky.
Doris would have also wanted to mention two special home health professionals, Doris Stephens and Penny Ross, who touched her life and enabled her to remain at home.

Doris’ favorite scriptures were Psalms 37:11 and Isaiah 35: 5, 6.

Condolences may be emailed to the family at strunkfh@yahoo.com.
Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Ruby Doris Neely.


Thursday, June 14, 2007 • 57 Oaks Lane, Suite 15 • Whitley City, KY

	Officers arrest armed robbery suspect By Greg Bird A brazen Sunday afternoon robbery attempt will send a local man back to jail, just a few days after being released on bond for other charges. Around 2:30 p.m. Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London received a call concerning an armed robbery at Marshes Corner Market in Marshes Siding. Trooper Charles Senters arrived and began the investigation. After interviewing the clerk on duty at the time of the robbery it was determined that a male subject, wearing a green ski mask and armed with a handgun entered the store and demanded money. The subject took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the store. The clerk was not physically harmed in the incident. Trooper Senters and McCreary County Sheriff’s Deputy Jimmy Meadows, assisted by community watch members, began searching the area for the suspect. Their investigations led them to identify a possible suspect in the robbery and at approximately 4:00 p.m. the officers picked up Tommy J. Hughes, 24, of Whitley City outside of the Cobblestone Trailer Park and brought him in for questioning. Several witnesses saw the alleged robber flee the store at the time of the robbery and run across Highway 1651 toward the railroad tracks and head south, following the tracks. After the witnesses provided officers with a positive identification of Hughes, as well as confirmation from the clerk, Trooper Senters formally charged Hughes with First Degree Robbery. He was taken to the McCreary County Jail where he is awaiting a hearing. Hughes had just been released from custody last Wednesday after posting bond on separate charges. Hughes was indicted in February with two counts of Third Degree Rape. He pled guilty to those charges and was awaiting sentencing, with the hearing scheduled for August. Hughes was also on probation from a 2006 charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking and Second Degree Burglary. Hughes had pled guilty to those charges and received a five-year probated sentence. Trooper Craig Reed and Sheriff Gus Skinner assisted with the questioning. Trooper Senters is continuing the investigation. Stabbing leads to arrest Voice Staff Report Two people were injured after being stabbed as a result of an apparent argument Tuesday afternoon. The suspect in the assault, identified as Karen Vanover, fled the scene but was apprehended and arrested a short time later. The stabbing occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the One Stop Chevron in North Whitley City. According to Trooper Shaler Jones, who is investigating the incident, the fight may have started over a dispute concerning a dog. Tony Ridener and Roxanne Coffey had apparently stopped at the convenience store shortly after noon on Tuesday when they were confronted by Vanover in the parking lot. Vanover allegedly took out a knife and began slashing at the two victims before grabbing the dog and leaving the scene. Ridener suffered at least one deep knife wound to the arm and was bleeding profusely when EMT’s arrived on the scene and began treatment. Ridener was transported to Scott County Hospital for evaluation. Coffey had several smaller lacerations to the arm, chest and face from the stabbing. A short time after officers began their investigation, Vanover was spotted by passersby in a vehicle on the side of the road about one mile past the 4-H Camp on Sandhill Road. Officers rushed to the scene and arrested Vanover, charging her with two counts of Assault. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues. Trooper Craig Reed, Deputy Chris King, Constable Jamie Higgenbotham and Deputy Jailer Tim Barnett assisted at the scene. Obituaries Evelyn Watson Wright Evelyn Watson Wright, age 84 years, Revelo, Kentucky died June 3, 2007 at Scott County Hospital, Oneida, Tennessee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Rufus Hughes officiating. Burial was in Pine Knot Cemetery. She was born at Fidelity, Kentucky on September 27, 1922 the daughter of the late John Hence and Martha Cooper Dobbs. She had been a greeter for the park service and was a member of Upper Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Her first husband, Doyle Watson and her second husband, Walter Wright, precede her in death. She is preceded in death by her parents and her children, Harold Dean Watson; Joel Dennis Watson and Clifford Crandell Watson. Survivors include her children, Paul David Watson; Danny Joe Watson; Shelby Jean Winchester, Revelo, Kentucky; Burt Watson and wife, Jan, Nancy, Kentucky; Betty Joan King and husband, Bob, Indianapolis, Indiana; Donna Davis and husband, Jim, Montpelier, Indiana and Patsy Shepherd, Norwood, Ohio. The surviving brothers and sisters are, Elbert Dobbs, California, Kentucky; Ellard Dobbs, Muncie, Indiana; J.B. Watson; Mary Jo Stephens, Indianapolis, Indiana; Velva Winchester, Stearns, Kentucky and Jewelene Calhoun, Revelo. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Janet Grubb, Clayton, Indiana. Nineteen grandchildren and several great and great great grandchildren survive. McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Carolyn Bella Ridner Carolyn Bella Ridner, age 60 years, Pine Knot, Kentucky died June 7, 2007. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 10, 2007 at McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. David Troxell and Rev. Glen Whitehead officiating. Burial was in Barren Fork Cemetery. She was born at McCreary County, Kentucky on August 10, 1946 the daughter of the late Leslie and Grace Manning Bryant. She was a homemaker and attended House of Prayer Church. Her parents precede her in death. The deceased brothers and sister are, Henry Bryant; David Bryant and Kathryn Howard. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Ridner and her children, Harold King, Jr.; Rocky King; Ricky King, Whitley City, Kentucky; Linda Gilreath, Revelo, Kentucky; Tim King; Tina Strunk; Sandy Stephens, Pine Knot, Kentucky; Kim King and husband, Jack, Somerset, Kentucky Brenda Kidd, Baltimore, Maryland. Randy Bryant, Texas is the surviving brother. Eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive. McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Mary Helen Stephens Egnor Mary Helen Stephens Egnor, Age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Oscar, Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. at Pine Knot Funeral Home with Walter Egnor officiating. She was laid to rest at the Upper Cal Hill Cemetery in Pine Knot. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Noah & Artie Mae Stephens; one grandchild, Brian Lee; one great grandchild, Alyssa Kay; and by numerous brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her loving companion for the past eight years, her dog Cody; six children, Brenda Burchett, Dennis Egnor, Deborah Burchett, Kenny Egnor, Denny Egnor & his wife, Gina, Jack Egnor & his wife, Marcy; seven grandchildren, Greg, Christy, Helen Nicole, Geoffrey, Brandon, Denise and Kayla; eight great grandchildren. There are five sisters, Rose Murphy, Doris Perry, Lois Reeves, Orangelee Spradlin and Molly Thompson; two brothers, Noah Jr. and Calvin Stephens; and numerous other family members and friends. Mary will be remembered by all as a very loving mother, grandmother and friend. Pine Knot Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Rev. Oscar L. Morgan Reverend Oscar L. Morgan passed from this life on June 5, 2007, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital having attained the age of 97 years, 3 months and 10 days. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on February 24, 1910, the son of Reverend Matt and Rachel Morgan, both deceased. Funeral services were held at Pine Knot Funeral Home at 1p.m. Friday, June 8, 2007 with Rev. Lanceford Lay and Rev. Landon Sexton officiating. Burial was in the T. Chitwood Cemetery at the East Pine Knot Tabernacle Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Cevil Cornelius Morgan. From this union was born six children, Larry (and Toni) Morgan, Doris Morgan, Ralph Morgan, Clyde (and Pat) Morgan, Jim Morgan and Norma (and Harold) Smith, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. They had a happy marriage. Preceding him in death were his brothers and sisters, Emma Angel, Nannie Angel, Mattie Baird, Nell Storck, Rose Baird, George and Andrew Morgan. Rev. Morgan gave his life to the Lord when he was 22 years old, and began his ministry when he was 24 years old. He pastured several churches and went wherever anyone called. Totaling over 50 years in the ministry; including 27 years in the radio ministry. Known for his love of people, he continued to visit the sick as long as he was physically able. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Pine Knot Funeral Home and Croley Funeral Home both assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Florence Abigail Marler Florence Abigail Marler, age 45 years, Whitley City, Kentucky died June 8, 2007. Funeral services were held Monday, June 11, 2007 at McCreary County Funeral Home with Rev. Clay Cook officiating. Burial was in Carter Cemetery. She was born at Chicago, Illinois on July 5, 1961 the daughter of Norma Sue Foust Marler and the late Ernest Marler. She worked at McCreary Health and Rehab and was a member of Davis Hill Church of God. He father, Ernest Marler precedes her in death. Survivors include her children, Jonathan Wayne Marler and wife, Heather, Whitley City, Kentucky and Crystal Sue Marler. Her mother, Norma Sue Marler, Whitley City, Kentucky survives her. The surviving brothers and sister are, Ernest Marler, Jr. and wife, Lola; Dwight David Marler and wife, Donna; Michael Marler and wife, Tammie, Whitley City, Kentucky and Jane McNeilan and husband, John, Bellevue, Kentucky. Sierra Marie Marler is the surviving grandchild. McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Ruby Doris Neely Ruby Doris Neely, age 74 years, 2 months, and 5 days of Strunk, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. at the Oneida, Tennessee Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness’ with Bro. Bill Blaze officiating. She was born on April 2, 1933 in Ohio to Edward O. Strunk and Eva Strunk. Everyone knew her by Doris or “Sis”. She touched everyone who came in contact with her by her warm smile and sweet voice. She was an excellent typist for the Monsonta Corporation in Dayton, Ohio, she was the first to surpass their typing test. She enjoyed gardening, watching things grow, her hobbies, and she loved her family. She married Robert Allen Neely Sr. on February 16, 1957 they were married nearly 23 years when he passed away on March 17, 1986. Together they had three children. On July 9, 1988 a date Doris said was the most important day in her life, she symbolized her dedication to Jehovah God by water baptism. She remained an active member of the Oneida, Tennessee Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness’ until her death. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two brothers, Bill E. Strunk and Robert D. Strunk, and two infant siblings, Kenneth and Maxine. Survivors include a brother, Fred R. Strunk and his wife, Frances Loving Strunk, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, two sons, Thomas Edward Neely and his wife, Sandra Branscum Neely, of Strunk, Kentucky, and Robert Allen Neely II and his wife, Vicki Cook Neely, of Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter, Pamela Neely West and her husband, John, of Strunk, Kentucky, five grandchildren, Matthew Floyd Laxton and Ethan Kyle Laxton, of Strunk, Kentucky, Thomas Neely II and Danielle Neely, of Strunk, Kentucky, and James Cook, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and one great grand daughter, Phiebe Cook, of Cincinnati, Ohio. She also leaves behind many friends and relatives. To the end Doris believed in the resurrection promised in the Holy Bible and hoped to live in paradise on earth under the Kingdom of Jehovah God’s son, Jesus Christ. Doris had two very special spiritual sisters, Nell Honeycutt, of Oneida, Tennessee, and Donna King, of Strunk, Kentucky, and a special spiritual brother, Orival King, of Strunk, Kentucky. Doris would have also wanted to mention two special home health professionals, Doris Stephens and Penny Ross, who touched her life and enabled her to remain at home. Doris’ favorite scriptures were Psalms 37:11 and Isaiah 35: 5, 6. Condolences may be emailed to the family at strunkfh@yahoo.com. Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home served the family of Ruby Doris Neely.

Officers arrest armed robbery suspect By Greg Bird

Stabbing leads to arrest Voice Staff Report