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Macie Abney

Oct. 23, 1920 - April 21, 2007

Macie B. Abney, 86, of Rustic Way in Lexington, died Saturday, April 21, at St. Joseph Hospital.

He was born Oct. 23, 1920, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot, where he worked as a clerk.

He is survived by a dear friend, Daisy Fain.

Services were held Tuesday at Maple Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Harrison officiating.

Betts & West Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.



Madelaine Virginia Smith Abner

MADELAINE VIRGINIA SMITH ABNER beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2004. Madelaine was born on May 13, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from DuSable High School. She married David Abner III on September 19, 1942. While her husband was in service, Madelaine worked for the United States Post Office in Chicago, Illinois, to help support her family. The family moved to Houston, Texas, in 1948 where Mrs. Abner worked in the Texas Southern University Bookstore, where her husband was a member of the faculty. The family then moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, in November 1970, where her husband accepted a position on the faculty of Howard University in Washington, D.C. In April of 2003, Madelaine and her husband relocated to Missouri City, Texas, to live with their daughter Norma. Madelaine is survived by her husband of 62 years, David Abner III; a son and a daughter, David Julian Abner and Norma Abner Robinson; four grandchildren Kimberly Ann Johnson-Nielsen, David Maurice Abner, Kourtni Michelle Robinson, and Tiffany Antonia Abner; and her great-grandson, Trey Michael Adams Abner. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Mary's of the Purification Church, 3006 Rosedale, Houston, Texas. In Lieu of flowers, and for those desiring, memorial contributions may be sent to Project C.A.L.L. (Communities Assisting Literacy and Learning), 2360 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, Texas, 77489, c/o Madelaine Abner Memorial Fund.
Published in the Houston Chronicle on 2/25/2004


Margaret Lola Abney Moss

Nov. 3, 1921 � Jan. 22, 2007

NATCHEZ � Margaret Lola Abney Moss, 85, died peacefully with family at her Natchez home Friday, Jan. 19, 2007.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church in Natchez with the Rev. Dr. John Larson officiating. She will be buried next to her late husband Dr. George West Moss at Natchez City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to service time Monday at Stratton Chapel, First Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Moss was born Nov. 3, 1921, the daughter of Marietta Alexander and James William Abney, in Montrose, MS. She grew up loving to play the piano and working with her family at their general store.

After completing studies at East Central Junior College, she earned a B.A. in music from Mississippi State College for Women in 1942. She often told her children how fortunate she felt that she had been able to attend college. After graduation she taught music at Madison High School. There she met George West Moss, who was a trainer in the Army Air Corps. They were married on July 15, 1943, in Montrose.

The Mosses moved to Natchez in 1951, where Dr. Moss maintained a medical practice until 1991. He died in July 2002.

In 1961, the Mosses bought the historic house Texada and began a restoration that continued for eight years. At one time Mrs. Moss operated an antiques business in the house.

Texada has been shown on Fall and Spring Pilgrimage Tours for many years and was one of the homes on the original Candlelight Tour of Homes.

The Mosses operated a Bed-and-Breakfast at Texada, entertaining visitors with stories of Natchez and about the restoration. They especially enjoyed the company of friends at their home. In their early years in Natchez, they traveled and created theme parties with friends. Later, they were members of dinner clubs and bridge clubs.

Mrs. Moss was a church, civic and community leader. She was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church and served as president of Women of the Church.

As a member of the Historic Natchez Foundation, Mrs. Moss took a special interest in the licensing program, the Historic Natchez Collection, and was an inspiration in the success of that project, donating time, money and influence to get the project off the ground. Mrs. Moss served two terms as president of the Foundation and was the longest-serving board member of the Foundation to date. On Jan. 25, 2007, she was to receive the Historic Natchez Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for her longstanding support, especially of the licensing program.

She continued throughout her life to be interested in historic preservation and to be involved in preservation projects. She played a major role in the preservation of the William Johnson House when years ago a Natchez Garden Club committee was formed to purchase the house for safe keeping until it was acquired by the National Park Service.

She was president of the Natchez Garden Club twice. For 17 years, she was music director of the Historic Natchez Pageant and played piano for high school musicals and Natchez Little Theatre productions.

She was recipient of a Natchez Rotary Partners in Service award and was a major supporter of Community Concerts, Musical Arts League and Natchez Festival of Music.

Mrs. Moss was a beautiful, elegant lady whose dignity and graciousness were apparent to all who knew her. She was sophisticated and forward-thinking. She was known by family and friends to be a perfectionist.

Mrs. Moss is survived by her sister, Alice Gammage of Leland; her brother, James Abney, and his wife, Anne, of Conroe, Texas; and their families. She also is survived by her four children, Lelia Mahood Culhane, and her husband, Dr. Richard Culhane, of Dallas, TX; Dr. George West Moss, and his wife, Amy, of Brownsville, TN; James Abney Moss, and his wife, Durden, of Jackson; and Helen Moss Smith, and her husband, Randy, of Lafayette, LA.

Survivors also include her 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, who especially enjoyed being with their grandmother at the family�s annual beach reunion in Perdido Key, FL.

Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Katherine Mahood Waldrop, Margaret Mahood Struthers, George West Moss III, Philip Floyd Moss, Emily Moss Carpenter, Hannah Abney Smith, Mary Ann Moss Darsey, Marietta Ruth Smith, Helen Moss Marshall, James Abney Moss Jr., Randall Lamar Smith Jr. and Andrew Moss Smith; and her dear friend Neil Varnell.

Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 405 State St., Natchez, MS 39120 or Historic Natchez Foundation, 108 S. Commerce St., Natchez MS 39120.



Marjorie Alice Bates

12/1/1917 to 12/6/2004
Batesville, IN formerly of Sunman, IN

Marjorie Alice Bates (nee Wooley), age 87 years of Batesville, IN formerly of Sunman, IN passed away Monday, December 6, 2004 in Batesville.

Born December 1, 1917 in Franklin County, IN near Mt. Carmel, IN; the daughter of Charles & Mabel (Evans) Wooley. She married Raymond Leonard Bates in Milton, IN on July 21, 1939. She retired as a nurses aid at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville, IN and was a member of New Testament Baptist Church in Penntown, IN.

Mrs. Bates is survived by her daughter Wanda Bates of Indianapolis, IN; sons Raymond Bates Jr. of Stewart, FL and Donald L. Bates of Sunman, IN; grandchildren Gina Abney, Dana Winings, Donna Peblor, Kelley Carter & Nicole Shaw; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren and sister Thelma Landon of Greenfield, IN. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 11:00 AM with Bro. Thomas Fehrman officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5�8 PM all at New Testament Baptist Church in Penntown, IN. Burial will be in Venice Cemetery near Ross, OH. Memorials are suggested to New Testament Baptist Church.


Mark Derrick Abney

Mark Derrick Abney Formerly of Elizabeth Mark Derrick Abney of Atlanta, Ga., died on April 7, 2007. Services will be held on Friday, April 13, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the Nesbitt Funeral Home, 165 Madison Ave., Elizabeth. Visitation will be on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service. Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Abney recently moved to Atlanta, where he was employed at Fulton Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Karem Abney-Burris and Marcus Abney; sisters, Betty Pullen, Delores Abney, Carol Adams and Geraldine Slade; brothers, Vernon Jr., Curtis and Lafayette Abney, and Malik Muhaymin; his companion, Nicole Fluker, and a host of other relatives and friends. Published in the Star-Ledger on 4/12/2007.



Mark Abney


Mark Abney, Age 32, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away on June 12, 2003. Graveside Services will be held at Bayview Cemetery on Monday, June 16, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. with burial in Bayview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2003 6-8 P.M. Patterson Funeral Home Hueytown directing.
Published in The Birmingham News on 6/15/2003.

Marsha A. (Lenth) Abney
 Marsha A. (Lenth) Abney
Born in Farmersburg, Iowa on Jul. 21, 1949.
Departed on Jun. 17, 2006. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Visitation: Tuesday, Jun. 20, 2006
Service: Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2006
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery

Marsha A. (Lenth) Abney, 56, of 740 30th Street Dr. SE, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, in her home from cancer. Services at 1 PM Wednesday in Our Savior�s Lutheran Church with Rev. Phil Jorgensen officiating. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday and at the church after 12:30 PM on Wednesday.


Survivors include her husband Douglas, son Bryan, sister Mary (Paul) Wolter of Arlington, Texas, brother Junior (Lynn) Lenth of Oelwein, Iowa, and nieces and nephews, Robin, Scott, Crissy, Maryjo, Paul G., Teresa, and Dennis. She was preceded in death by her Parents Lloyd and Ferne Lenth and nephew Chad.


Marsha was born July 21, 1949 in Farmersburg, Iowa. She graduated from Elkader High School in 1967. She attended Kirkwood Community College and earned an Associate Degree in accounting graduating in 1969. She was employed by McLeod USA in the accounting department. She married Douglas G. Abney on June 14, 1975 at Our Savior�s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.


Marsha was especially proud of their son Bryan and his accomplishments. She was an active member of the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club where she had served as vice president and was currently the treasurer. She loved to travel and cruise with her CRCC friends. Marsha was very much loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed.


A memorial fund has been established.



Maude E. Abner

Maude E. Abner, 88, of Bayard, died Sept 11, 2006 at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard, NE. Graveside services will be held at 10:30am, Monday September 18th, 2006 at the Blue Springs Cemetery in Blue Springs, NE with Pastor Clayton Lundstedt officiating.

Friends may call from 9am til 8pm on Friday, September 15th at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff.

Maude was born on Sept 28, 1917 on a farm near Holmesville, NE to Frank and Margaret (Murray) Linscott. She received her early education in Blue Springs, NE. She married Roy Abner on July 5, 1940 in Chadron, NE and they made their home in Scottsbluff. She was a member of the First Christian Church and The Rebecca�s. She was loved by many and will be missed by all of her family and friends.

She is survived by her son R. Roger (Olivene) Abner of Bayard; daughters Susan (Kenneth) Klein of Frederick, CO, Mary Ann (Powd) Boles of Hanna, WY; grandson Bryan (Christy) Abner of Atkinson, NE; granddaughters Sheri (Jay) Ehler of Sydney, NE, Michelle (Dave) Smoljan of Longmont, CO, Jennifer Klein of Thornton, CO, and six great-grandchildren.

Her husband Roy, four brothers and three sisters precede her in death.

A memorial has been established to the First Christian Church in Scottsbluff.



Marvin �Polly� �Tank� Cooke Sr.,

National Guardsman

Marvin D. �Polly� �Tank� Cooke Sr., 56, of Millsboro, formerly of Seaford, died, Friday, March 3, 2006, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He graduated from Seaford High School in 1968.

Mr. Cooke faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army, and upon completing his tour of duty with the Army, he served for more than 20 years in the National Guard. He worked for Mountaire Farms in Millsboro, in the shipping department as a truck driver. His most recent employment was with Hardwood Mills Lumber Co. in Millsboro. Mr. Cooke enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a man who treasured time spent with family and friends and he liked to be of assistance to others.

He is survived by one son, Marvin D. �Polly� Cooke Jr. of Seaford; three stepchildren, Steven Abney of Millsboro, Natasha Abney of Bridgeville, and Brandon Garrison of Georgetown; one brother, William Cooke of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three sisters, Mary Hopkins of Seaford, Diane Cooke of Brooklyn, and Frances Gray of Baltimore; three grandchildren, Castaysha Lewis of Bridgeville, Marlia �Starr� Cooke of Seaford, and Darius Quailes of Salisbury, Md.; two aunts, Dorethea Herring of Bridgeville, and Iona Hazzard of Seaford; three uncles, Vernon �Honey� Cooke of Frankford, Thomas Cooke of Bridgeton, N.J., and Robert Cooke of Brooklyn; his devoted and loving companion, Violet Garrison, with whom he resided in Millsboro; his ex-wife, Margie Cooke, who has remained a dear friend; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral were held in the Agape Family Tabernacle, Seaford, with burial in the Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, at 1 p.m. immediately after the funeral service.


Mary J. Abney

ABNEY, MARY J., 90, died Thursday, March 22, 2007. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Sunday, after 9 a.m. on Monday.


Published in The Courier-Journal on 3/23/2007.



Mary Clark Abney

Mary M. "Pee Wee Clark" Abney, 55, of Lexington, the widow of Roy "Sonny" Abney Sr., died Sept 17, 2000 at her home.

A native of Lexington, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Alice Donavan Clark. She was a cashier for K-mart.

She is survived by a daughter, Vicky Abney Capps of Lexington, four sons and their wives, Roy A. Abney Jr. and Bess Abney, Marshall and Brenda Abney, Matthew and Michael Morrois who are twins. All are from Lexington. Mrs. Abney is alos survived by 13 gradchildre; two brothers, Joe Russell Clark of Lancaster, George Wallace Clark of Nicholasville; a sister, Emma Smith of Lexington; and close friends Cordelia Haynes and Pat Simpson, both of Lexington. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm last Thursday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington, Rev. Garroll Finch officiating.

Burial Followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Donated by Grace Prater


Margaret Lee Abney Part 2

Winchester Sun
19 March 1951
Death Comes to Mrs. Matt Abney Mrs. Margaret Lee Abney, 77, widow of Matt Abney, dies at 9:30 pm Sunday at her home, 134 1/2 Linden Avenue following a long illness. Mrs. Abney was born in Estill County and was a daughter of the late David and Nancy Grey Lee. She was a member of a Christian Church in Powell County. Survivors include two sons, George Abney, Hamilton, Ohio; and Leonard Abney, Winchester; three daughters, Mrs. Laura Grimes, Hamilton Ohio, and Mrs. Emma Green, and Mrs. Mary Puckett, both of Winchester; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Reynolds, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Martha Tipton, Winchester; a brother, James Rowland Lee, Hamilton, Ohio; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildrenand several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday at the Scobee Funeral Home by the Rev. Walter Hampton, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemetery.
Donated by Darla Abney


Mr. Marion Abney, Sr.


Mr. Marion Abney, Sr.
Born: 12/19/1916
Died: 02/15/2005
Visitation: Friday, February 18, 2005 - 6 - 9 PM Dowell & Martin Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 19, 2005 11:00 AM - New Hope Baptist Church
Interment: Johnetta Cemetery
Mr. Marion Abney, Sr., age 88, of Montpelier, IN and formerly of Rockcastle County died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 in Marion, IN. He was born in Rockcastle County on December 19, 1916, the son of Jack and Wilma Abney. He was a farmer and brick mason, he was also a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Della Myrtle Abney. Five sons, Denzil and Preston both of Kokomo, IN; Keytron, Terry and Johnny all of Montpelier, IN. Six daughters, Zella Miller, Faye Holbrook, Barbara Johnson and ruby Slone all of Mt. Vernon; Kathy Utterback of Lexington and Ruth Nestleroad of Montpelier, IN. Twenty-seven grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons, Keith Ray, Marion Jr. and Tenon Abney.



Mary Ann Abna

Mary Ann Abna, 70, Fayetteville, died March 22, 2003. She was born Jan. 23, 1933 in Chattanooga, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Abna, and a daughter, Kelly Abna Wolfe. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Rev. David Paul and the Rev. Ed Williams officiating. Survivors include a son, Joel Abna, Sharpsburg; daughters, Melissa Abna, Fayetteville, and Beth and the Rev. David Paul, Macon; grandchildren, Darryl Paul and Hannah Paul, Macon; and a sister, June Allen, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.




Mary Jean Abney


Mary Jean Abney 3/21/1929 - 3/13/2006 Service 3/31, 10am at Brentwood Funeral Home, Brentwood (925) 634-2171.
Published in the Contra Costa Times on 3/30/2006.

Mrs. Mary Ann Abney


Mrs. Mary Ann Abney, 97, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at White Oak Manor. Visitation is from 12 - 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 8 at Greater Providence Baptist Church, Charlotte. Services, 1:00 Saturday at the church with Rev. Fred Gibson officiating. Burial at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Abney is survived by Grandsons James E. Polk (Alexandra) and Anthony D. Polk; Granddaughter Caretaker Myrtle Vaughn Polk; Great-grandchildren Jenica Chloe Polk, Michael Polk (Susan) and Stephen Polk (Konnie); Great-great-grandchildren Sara, Aaron, and Chase Polk, Anthony Polk, Jr. and Demetrius Polk; Sister Mrs. Alice Audrey; Favorite canine "Bronk"; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. We would like to express sincere gratitude
to the staff of White Oak Manor. Long & Son Mortuary Service is serving the Abney Family.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 2/7/2003.


Marilyn I. Abner

  Marilyn I. Abner, 74, passed away July 20, 2005. Born in Brilliant, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Akron. She also enjoyed gar dening. Marilyn was preceded in death by her sister, Glenna Beaver. She is survived by her husband, Clarence; daughter, Linda (William) Petrik of Concord, Ohio; son, Greg (Vicki) Abner of Canton; sister, Marcie (Herbert) Hoskins of Colorado; brother, William (Ann) Beaver of Beavertown, Ohio; grandchil dren, Collin, Lindsey, Mark, Malisa, and Tina; great-grand daughter, Jalyn. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005, at the Donovan Bagnoli Funeral Home, 339 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Call ing hours will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. (330-633-3350.)
Published in the Akron Beacon Journal on 7/22/2005.




Martin Abner Jr.

BOONEVILLE - Martin Abner, Jr, 38, died Wed, May 9, 2007. Service 11am Sat. Visit 6-9pm Fri, Booneville Funeral Home.

Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 5/11/2007.



Matt Abney
7 January 1946
Mat Abney, 83, Dies At Home Here Mat Abney, 83, retired farmer, died at 5:45am Monday at his home, 136 Linden Avenue. Mr. Abney was born in Estill County, but has resided in Clark County for the past 32 years. He was a son of the late Clem and Martha Chaney Abney and was a member of the Rose Chapel Church Winn Ave. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Lee Abney, three sons, George Abney, Hamilton Ohio, Dillard and Leonard Abney of Winchester; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Puckett, of Clark County, Mrs. Robert Grimes, Hamilton Ohio, and Mrs. Price Green, Winchester; 20 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm Tuesday at the Scobee Funeral Home by the Rev. Walter Hampton. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemeteryetery. Pallbearers will Bob Grimes, Nim Gilvin, Herbert Puckett, William Puckett, Price Green and Ernie Puckett. The body is at the funeral home where it will remain until the hour of services.
Donated by Darla Abney


Michael L. Abney

MT VERNON - Michael L Abney, 44, husband of Georgeann Abney, died Tue. Funeral 2pm Sat, Mt Zion Baptist Church. Visit 12pm at church.

Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 5/4/2007.


Michael L. Abner


Michael L. Abner- Valparaiso, IN Michael L. Abner, 58, of Valparaiso formerly of Whiting, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Porter Hospital. He was born January 20, 1947 in Centertown, Kentucky the son of Tom & Lee (Smith) Abner, graduated from Whiting High School in 1965 and served 4 years with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He had worked the past 39 years in Shipping at Bethlehem Steel's 160 inch Plate Mill and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Christine "Tina" (Miller) Abner of Valparaiso, their two children: Kim Abner and Michael Abner both of Valparaiso and his mother; Lee Abner of Whiting. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 AM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso with burial following at St. Mary's Cemetery, Kouts. Visitation Sunday 2 - 6 PM. Moellerfuneralhome.com
Published in The Times on 10/14/2005.

Minnie J. Abney


MT. VERNON - Minnie J. Abney, 91, widow of Lewis Oliver Abney, died Tues., Sept. 6, 2005. Services 11 am Fri., Dowell & Martin Funeral Home. Burial, Johnetta Cemetery. Visit 6 - 9 pm Thurs. www.dowellmartin.com
Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 9/8/2005.

Mrs. Minnie Abney


Mrs. Minnie Abney
Born: 10/15/1913
Died: 09/06/2005
Visitation: 6-9 PM Thursday, Sep. 8 at Dowell & Martin Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 11 AM Friday, Sep. 9 at Dowell & Martin Funeral Home
Interment: Johnetta Cemetery
Mrs. Minnie Ethel Jennings Abney, age 91 of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2005 at the Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility in Berea. She was born in Rockcastle County on Oct. 15, 1913 the daughter of Melvin and Rachel Creech Jennings. She was a retired custodian for Miami of Ohio University at Oxford, enjoyed sewing, and was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is survived by a son, Ray Abney of Somerset; two sisters, Sinnie Shell of Wilmington, OH and Nancy Roddy of Richmond, IN; three grandchildren, Kenneth Abney of Somerset, Sheila Keith (Greg) of Bronston, and Beverly Abney of Lexington; two great grandchildren, Justin Abney (Mandy) of Somerset and Candace Michelle Abney of Falmouth; and one great-great granddaughter, Madison Paige Abney of Somerset. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Abney; her parents, Melvin and Rachel Creech Jennings; five sisters, Ella Jennings Scott, Francis Jennings Miller, Myrtle Jennings Bond, Hazel Jennings VanZant, and Dorothy Jennings Abney; and three brothers, Arthur Jennings, Gilbert Jennings, and Clewella Jennings.

Minor Abner, Jr.
Death Volume: 1930 Certificate Number: 3231 Surname: ABNER Jr. Given Name: Minor J. Date of Death: 02 Feb 1930 Place of Death: Clark Co., Ky. Race or Color: White Sex: Male Marital Status: Single Spouse's Name: Spouse's Age: Cause of Death: Encephalitis, Lethargic (non-epiDemic), due to Flu Place of Burial: Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark Co., Ky. Date of Burial: 04 Feb 1930 Residence: Clark Co., Ky. Occupation: At Home Date of Birth: 20 Sep 1926 Age: 4 Birth Place: Clark Co., Ky. Father's Name: Minor J. Abner Sr. Father's Birth Place: Leslie Co., Ky. Mother's Name: Lula Huff Mother's Birth Place: Leslie Co., Ky. Informant: Minor J. Abner Sr., Winchester, Clark Co., Ky. Undertaker: Grubbs, Scobee, & Bartlett
Donated by Darla Abney


Minor Abner

Minor Abner, 66, of 216 Jefferson St. concerete finisher, died of a heart attack at 10:45 am Monday while working at the Young's Greenhouse. He was a native of Clark County. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William Barnett, Winchester, a son, Ernest Abner, United States Air Force, MO. a sister, Mrs. Gladys Baker, Detroit Mich and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday at the Scobee Funeral Home by the Rev George Richardson. Burial will be in the Winchester Cemeteryetery. Pallbears will be Robert Claypool, Walter Parker, Stanley Howard, Arlie Stokley, Howard House and Perry Wells. The body is at the funeral home where friends can call after 5 pm today.
Donated by Darla Abney



Mitzi Lee Abney

  Mitzi Lee Abney,, Willard,MO, passed away Friday evening in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, following complications from a brain hemorrhage. Mitzi was born in Springfield, Mo., on January 10, 1968, the daughter of Jess and Margaret (Kime) Abney. She was a graduate of Willard High School in 1984 and Drury College in 1988. She lettered all four years at Willard High School in basketball, volleyball, track and golf. She was the Missouri state long jump champion. While at Drury, she played volleyball. Mitzi was a free spirit and lover of children and animals. She was a Christian and a loving and caring person. Her wish to be an organ donor was honored. By giving of her self, other individuals can continue to live and enjoy life. Mitzi is survived by her parents, Jess and Margaret Abney, of Willard, Mo.; one sister, Melody and husband, Ron Huffman, one special nephew, Briton Lee Feitas, all of Joplin, Mo.; her maternal grandmother, Florence Kime, of Willard, Mo.; several cousins; one uncle; and one aunt. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Barney Kime and uncle, Harry Kime. A celebration of Mitzi's life will be honored with graveside services to be held Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at 10 a.m. in Wesley Cemetery, Willard, Mo., with interment following under direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Mo. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, where the family will receive friends beginning at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests to give in memory of Mitzi, smiles, hugs and waves of love and cheerfulness. Ozark News, Springfield, Mo. 

Myrtle Abner


MANCHESTER - Myrtle Abner, 71, died Sun., Nov. 14, 2005. Services 10 am Wed., Britton Funeral Home. Visit 6 pm Tues. at the funeral home. Visit Legacy.
Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 11/15/2005.

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