Well, after a long delay, I am back to transcribing some old obits that I've had as well as a couple of more recent ones. Phyllis The obits for today are: Woman, 73 Is Heart Victim Mrs. Short Here With Daughter Mrs. Sallie Short, 73, who had been staying the past few weeks with a daughter, Mrs. Marie Slone, at Slone's Nursing Home here, died there at 9:40 a.m. Saturday. Her death was attributed to a heart attack. Most of her life was spent at Hindman, Ky., but she had resided at Dayton, Ohio, for eight years before coming here. Born at Hindman, Ky., Jan. 22, 1897, she was the daughter of Wesley and Polly Ann Campbell Sparkman. She was married to Clabe Short, who died in 1950. She is survived by 11 children, Claude Short, Commodore Short and Mrs. Bingus (Dorcas) Pigman, all of Columbus, Ohio, Marion Short and Mrs. Leroy (Polly Ann) Pigman, both of Dayton, Ohio, Berlin Short and Mrs. Carlos (Martha) Amburgey, both of Hindman, Ky., Wesley Short, R.R. 6, Greensburg; Linzy Short, Sunman, Mrs. Earl (Mazeda) Miller, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. John (Marie) Slone, R.R. 4, Greensburg. Also surviving are a brother, Howard Sparkman, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Dovie Campbell, Hamilton, Ohio: 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Private visitation at Olinger-Pearson Funeral Home will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday and the body will then be taken to Hindman, Ky., for funeral services and burial. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/11/2005 **PRG Note: Paper name unknown - death date was 2/14/1970 Sallie AKA Sarah/Sally Sparkman Foister "Burgy" Amburgy Foister "Burgy" Amburgy, 68, of Eatonville, passed away at home, Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999. He had retired as coach and teacher from Hudloft Jr. High and Pierce County Parks and Recreation. He was an avid gardener and hunter. His grandchildren and cats were his great love. Burgy was born in Sassafras, KY, in 1931. He graduated from Morton High School and UPS and was a basketball referee for 30 years. He served in the USAF. Survivors: wife, Ginger; daughters, Heather, Carroll, Christine, Holly and Lisa; sons, Kevin and Brian; sister Christine Benson; brothers Guy, Byron and Gene; three grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Roy and Donna Watters, Darold Talley, Teri and Steve Shelton, and Dr. T. Van Eaton. Memorial services Monday, Sept. 20th, at 1:00 p.m. at Fir Lane Memorial Chapel. Reception following. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/11/2005 **PRG Note: Posted in the Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma, WA Curt Short Curt Short, age 77 of Winchester, Kentucky died Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Randolph Nursing Home. He was born at Mallie, Kentucky, the son of the late Hiram and Catherine Sparkman Short. He served in the U.S. Army 1945-1949. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife: Glenna Cornett Short; 3 sons: Michael (Toni), Larry B. (Nita) Short all of Winchester, David (Robin) Short of Richmond; 1 sister Dovie Ritchie, Mansfield, Kentucky; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, with Jeff Bullard officiating. Burial followed in Fountain Park Cemetery, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home. "Journey Home" As we travel down life's pathway, Seeing changes day by day, Jesus takes my hand and guides me, On a journey far away. Walking daily with my Savior In the sunshine and the rain, Listening to a sweet voice whisper, Soon I will be coming again. Some dear ones have gone before me, Jesus called them home to rest Where no pain will ever hurt them, There is peace and happiness. Come go with me to a beautiful city To meet with loved ones gone before. Oh! The joy of that reunion, Praising God forevermore. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/11/2005 **PRG Note: Exact paper name unknown