pg 3 by Donna Carman , Editor Walnut Hill couples celebrate 50-plus years Walnut Hills Separate Baptist Church, fourteen couples -each married at least 50 years were honored with a special luncheon. Member Beth Dolasinski and Pastor Clifton Cowan. The church's oldest married couple, Elmer and Flossie Hatfield celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary Nov 17.Sherman and Cloma Murphy , 60 YEARS [61 years Jan 8, 1999], Edwin and Fern Murphy years Widow Christine Pratt, husband Lawrence passed away earlier this year shortly before their 54 th anniversary. Mildred Foster, widow of Vernie was married 50 years before his death in 1995.Lonzie 'Red" and Helena McDonald . Herman and Dolly Pierce - 13 Aug 1948, Orn and Pauline Thomson - 10 Jan 1948, Clyde and Christine Brown - 26 Dec 1947, R.C.and Alma Vida Weddle - 10 Mar 1945, Russell and Buelah PRICE- 25 May 1946, T.J. and Ida Price - 24 Dec 1947[Mr. Price passed away about a month following the celebration]. Horored also, Laura Weddle, who was married to R.C.Weddle,Sr . 58 years before he died in 1985 and Ova Brown, who was married to Russell Brown 64 years before his death two years ago. Out of the Past pg 10 10 years ago Week of Nov 23 1988 Obituaries: Jesse LEE , 86; Benjamin Verl BUCK , infant; Kathleen STEVENS McLAURIN ; Ollie STONECYPHER, 80 ; Helen Lois BAXTER, 57 ; Lucinda HENSON, 85 ; Goldie TILLEY, 76. Coaches Rick COOPER and Patty BEELER presented CCMS principle Steve BUTCHER with the school's first championship trophy. Anna DICKERSON earned a Silver Bowl in Chervolet Council of Business Manager for 25 years of outstanding performance. 20 years ago Week of Nov 23, 1978 Obituaries: Lawrence HENSON, 70 ;and Hazel WILSON, 71. Herman PEYTON had nine head og cattle stolen from his farm. Mary E RUSSELL was presented "The Leaves of Gold" for her service as secretary and treasurer of the United Methodist Church at Ellisburg. Marine Lance Corporal Teddy L MURPHY, son of Mr and Mrs Murl [Effie] MURPHY of Liberty, promoted to his present rank while serving with the 1st Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton California. In thw Willow Springs news, Sarah Bell HATTER , celebrated her 85th birthday Nov 20 and Mr and Mrs John S HATTER celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary Nov 24. 30 years ago Week of Nov 21, 1968 Attorney David F McANELLY named president of the Hickory Hills Country Club. Obituaries: Laura Tresa WETHINGTON, 79 ; William Jackson STEPHENS, 69 ; Orena Mae ROYCE, 51; Norma Jean MURPHY, 34. Mr and Mrs Galen WEDDLE, 50th wedding anniversary Nov 24. H.D.NOE,director of Somerset Vocational School praised students and teacher, Marion MURPHY. MT. Olivet News, Genevieve DURHAM elected queen of Somerset Community College and Rebecca DYE was in a piano concert at Somerset Nov 10. 40 years ago Week of Nov 20 1958 Obituaries: James Coleman LaFAVERS, 84 ;and John Welby WHEELER, 80. Jack SUTTON, conducted a revival at the Liberty Christian Church. City attorney Ira L PITTMAN Pvt. Garland E HOSKINS, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoskins, completed training at Fort Hood Texas and ststioned at Hanover Germany. 50 years ago Week of Nov 18 1948 New theatre building for Liberty, being constructed by Ralph CUNDIFF and John W WEDDLE. Leslie SANDERS sold interests to Mc Duffey Motor Freight Co of Lebanon. Obituaries: Pfc. Breece JOINS. Virgil SMITH broke the most targets in a trap shoot contest. Obituaries pg 4 FAYRENE CHADWELL , 49 27 June 1949 Casey Co - 22 Nov 1998 Taylor Co Ky member of Canaan Valley Church dau/of Exie HARRIS SAYERS and the late Hiram SAYERS Survivors, husband, Jackie CHADWELL Daughters, Brenda LYNN, Glenda EADS, Bobbie Jo EADS and Sharon BYRD Son, Marlet CHADWELL Brothers, Roscoe, Garnett and Jack SAYERS Sisters, Betty CUNDIFF, Rosanne GOODIN and Artie DAVENPORT laid to rest South Fork Cemetery ARVIL W TERRY, 81 10 Sept 1917 Casey Co - 20 Nov 1998 deacon at Dunnville Christian Church and a Kentucky Colonel Son/of the late Gene Albert and Sarah Jane CAIN TERRY Survivors, wife, Elizabeth THOMAS TERRY Son, Gary TERRY Brother, Roy TERRY Sister, Stella MAY Preceded in death by, seven brothers and sisters, Marion, Alvie, Elmer, Kelsey, Homer, Myrtle Agnes and Jessie Oliver TERRY laid to rest Antioch Cemetery WINNIE VENTER, 79 8 June 1919 Bethelridge - 14 Nov 1998 Survivors, sons, Kent and Steven Sister, Fannie VENTER LEON ELMO SANDERS, 78 26 Sept 1920 Yosemite Ky - 27 Oct 1998 Gainesville Fla retired master sergeant U.S Air Force and of the Methodist faith Son/of the late Virtle and Bessie SANDERS sURVIVORS, WIFE, Velma SANDERS Son, William Thomas Sanders Daughter, Diane DODD Brother, Delton SANDERS Sister, Charlene SAGE laid to rest Cross City Cem, Cross City Fla MARGARET BELL BAKER SHORT, 93 16 May 1905 - 3 Nov 1998 Liberty Ky Dau/of the late Daniel and Carrie BAKER Widow/of Edgar Floyd SHORT Survivors, sons. Paul, James T and Kelly SHORT Daughters, Katherian ROUSEY and Louise COFFMAN Preceded in death by, five sons, Edgar B, Floyd W, Richard B, Franklin D, and Norman SHOIRT laid to rest Hustonville Cemetery JAMES "JIM" SHARP. 57 6 Jan 1941 Casey Co Ky - 16 Oct 1998 Lexington Ky member Brush Creek Christian Church Son/of the late Millard and Sadie VANNOY SHARP Survivors,wife, Joyce WILKINSON SHARP Son, Jimmy SHARP Daughters. Tamela WILLIAMS and Tracy SHARP Sisters, Nancy WILSON nas Paula HARPSTER Sister-in-law Dixie WILKINSON SAM CAMPBELL, 61 2 Feb 1937 Casey Co - 16 Nov 1998 Russell Co Ky retired U.S. Navy Veteran Son/of the late Logan and Ora "Doll" FOSTER CAMPBELL Survivors, son, Dean CAMPBELL Daughters, Toni Van STONE, Rhonda McCREARY and Marsha McDONALD Brother, Ray CAMPBELL Sister, Geneva BELL and Elece HATTER Preceded in death by a daughter, Marva CAMPBELL;sister, Naomi REEVES ; brothers. Ernest, Edward, Otis and Robert CAMPBELL KERNIE A WESLEY,66 4 Aug 1932 Polly Ann Ridge Ky - 20 Nov 1998 Survivors, wife, Maggie COLEMAN WESLEY Sons, Roger and Bobby WESLEY Daughters, Donna and Lisa SIMS and Penny Frederick Brothers, Phillip and Larry WESLEY Sisters, Lois ROBERTS, Jean Roberts, Lucille WADKINS, Peggy ROBERTS and Shiela WATSON LUCY S LAWHORN, 79 23 Apr 1919 Black MO - 22 Nov 1998 Cincinnati Dau/of the late Luthur and Clara LAWHORN LANHAM Widow/of Jack LAWHORN Survivors, sons, Roy PASSMORE,Chester RICHARDSON and Gene RICHARDSON Daughter, Sadie Richardson step/son,Euell LAWHORN, step/dau, Shirley LAWHORN Brothers, Chester and John LANHAM Sister, Beulah PEEVLER Preceded in death by a son, Donnie RICHARDSON, step/son/Bob LAWHORN and sisters, Mary LUTES AND Sadie McDONALD DELMAR RAY THOMAS 10 June 1921 Adair Co Ky - 18 Nov 1988 Pellyton Ky U.S. Air Force Veteran Son/of the late Andy and Cindy PRICE THOMAS Survivors,wife, Viola CLARKSON THOMAS Sons. Eric and J.D.THOMAS Sister, Dove CLEMENTS Preceded in death by, brothers, Clifford and Lillard THOMAS, sisters, Bessie GABBART,Essie RICE, Cora CLEMENTS, Lillian GRIMES, Rita Marie THOMAS and Carey THOMAS