Jessie J. Jones – Springville
March 20, 1928 – November 28, 2016
Jessie J. Jones, 88, of Springville, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at his residence.
Born March 20, 1928, in Wayne Co., KY, he was the son of Everett and Patty (Keith) Jones. He married Georgia Wilma Maxwell on December 26, 1952 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2009. He was an operator for the Limestone Industry and a Pentecostal Evangelist for forty-eight years. He was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise and attended Oolitic Pentecostal Church and Chapel Hill Pentecostal Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Army from November 27, 1951 to November 27, 1953. He was the last living sibling of his family.
Survivors include four sons, Tom Jones and wife, Geneva, of Bedford, Ronnie Jones, of Springville, Paul Jones and wife, Sarah, of Bedford, and Scott Jones and wife, Jacque, of Springville; two daughters, Rita Reynolds and husband, Tommy, of Monticello, KY and Maria Terry of Bedford; seventeen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wilma; twelve brothers and sisters, a grandson, Matt Jones and a great grandson, Daniel Reynolds.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 1st at the Tabernacle of Praise with Gary Thomas and Marty Speer officiating. Burial will follow in Lowder Cemetery where military rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30th at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from Noon until the hour of service on Thursday, December 1st at the church.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Noble Elmer Beasley – Mitchell
Noble Elmer Beasley, 72, of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016, at his residence.
Born July 18, 1944, in Mitchell he was the son of Noble “Buck” and Rosie May (Hardin) Beasley. He married Dianna Faye Robbins September 5, 1964. Noble retired from Carpenter Body Works with 32 years of service, and during his tenure refurbished a school bus for the Smithsonian Institute.
Survivors include his wife, Dianna F. Beasley of Mitchell; children, Dianna Rose Cornett of Orleans, Faye Hall of Bedford, Chris Beasley of Mitchell; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; siblings, Kenneth Beasley of West Virginia, Michael Dale Beasley of Mitchell, Peggy Lee McCameron of Mitchell
His parents; children, Cherie Lou Mills, Terry Beasley and Larry Beasley; and siblings, Stephen James Beasley, Patricia Ann George, and Jesse David Beasley, preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
Betsy Helen Stancombe – Mitchell
January 30, 1939 – November 27, 2016
Betsy Helen Stancombe, 77,of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.
Born January 30, 1939, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of David Crockett and Sylvia (Tincher) Jones. She married Lenuel Stancombe August 7, 1958, and he preceded her in death April 10, 2005. Betsy had been employed at RCA and Dunn Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening.
Survivors include her daughters, Debra Jeanette Jean of Mitchell, Lisa Kay of Wabash; grandchildren, Melissa Sears, Lacey Turner, Gregory Jean, Jacob Jean,and Taylor Jean; siblings, Roberta Tow of Bedford, Joseph Jones of Mitchell, Albert Jones of Mitchell, John Jones of Mitchell; several nieces and nephews
Her parents; son, Lenuel Dean Stancombe; and siblings, George Jones, Elsie Irwin, Mary Schultz, Joyce Jones, and Thelma Denny, preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Thursday, December 1, at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Following cremation, burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com
Jack Andrew Kimmel – Bedford
March 16, 1925 – November 26, 2016
Jack Andrew Kimmel, 91, of Bedford, died at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Monroe Hospital in Bloomington.
Born March 16, 1925, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Clinton and Bessie (Wolfinger) Kimmel. He married Mary O. Lockenour on April 26, 1947 and she preceded him in death on October 2, 2013. He retired from General Motors after thirty-four years of service. He enjoyed farming and gardening. Jack was known for his sense of humor and storytelling. He loved being around family. He was a member of the Oolitic Church of Christ. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the 3rd Army in Europe.
Survivors include four sons, Steven Kimmel (Elayne), Benjamin Kimmel (Marilyn Gayle), Dwight Kimmel (Barbara), all of Springville, and Joseph Kimmel (Cheryl), of Bedford; two daughters, Bonnie Morrow (Bruce), of Nashville, and Connie Kimmel of Bedford; grandchildren, Teresa Barger (Tony), Jill Smith (David), Darren Kimmel (Libby), Capt. Travis Kimmel (Blair), Brandt Kimmel (Ashlie), Lane Kimmel (Lesley), Jesse Kimmel (Alison), Zach Kimmel, Nikki Kimmel, Abby McAfee (Nolan), Wes Morrow (Kayla); great grandchildren, Nathan Kimmel, Sherah Bland, Johnna Barger, Leah Smith, Rachel Smith, Hannah Smith, Hope Smith, Faith Smith, Cole Kimmel, Mallory Kimmel, Madison Kimmel, Carter Kimmel, Eleanor Kimmel, Jackson Kimmel, Joseph McAfee, Atticus McAfee and Esther McAfee; great great grandchildren, Jordyn Kimmel and Ryder Kimmel; three brothers, James, Lloyd (Louise) and George (Kay) Kimmel; one sister, Marie Kozik. ‘
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, John, Charles and Robert Kimmel and a sister, Genevieve Armstrong.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Ed Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Cemetery West where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 1st and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday, December 2nd at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or on-line at stjude.org.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
Joe L. Brain – Springville
January 21, 1935 – November 26, 2016
Joe L. Brain, 81, of Springville, died at 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Born January 21, 1935, in Lancaster, OH, he was the son of Joseph and Bessie Brain. He married Judy Prince on February 17, 1996 and she survives. He was self-employed and owner of King Septic Service for forty years. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S Marine Corps and attended Harrodsburg Assembly of God Church. He was a member of the N.R.A.
Survivors include his wife, Judy, of Springville; children, Aaron Brain and wife, Mattie, of Springville, Jeffrey Brain of Shawswick, Theresa Magnus and husband, Mike, of Oolitic, Angie Brain and Bruce Shank, of Spencer, Jerry Brain and wife, Sarah, of Indianapolis, Deborah Phillips, of Georgia, Rick Phillips and wife, Barb, of Norman, Dennis Phillips and wife, Paula, of Springville, Donna Guarneri and husband, Joe, of Springville, Bruce Phillips and companion, Marsha, of Springville, Shane Phillips and wife, Andrea, of Springville; twenty-seven grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a sister, Barbara Mortenson and husband, Virgil, of Lancaster, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Herbold and his first wife, Mary Lou Brain.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 1st in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Mike Winters and Pastor Dallas Lakes officiating. Burial will follow in Springville Cemetery West where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
