Trent-Dowell Funeral Home Ronald Maier Apperson, age 68 of Hardinsburg,KY died Thursday, 2-12-2009 at his residence. He was born in Champaign, IL on June 27, 1940, the son of the late John and Ruth Maier Apperson. He was the retired owner and operator of OPS and a member of St. Romuald Catholic Church. Ron loved his animals, nature, riding his motorcyle and boating. He was preceded in death by his wives - Cheryl Apperson and Kathy Apperson He is survived by 7 children: Holly Fowler and Jacob Apperson of Hardinsburg,KY Greg Apperson of Nashville, TN Amy Beard of Fayetteville, Arkansas Wendy Bloomfield of Elizabethtown,KY Angie Patterson of Princeton,KY and Chris Hooper of Hopkinsville,KY 7 grandchildren - Clint, Paige, Candace, E J, Steven, Grant and Rebecca several great grandchildren A Memorial Mass was held on Friday, 2-13-2009 at St. Romuald Catholic Church with Fr. Tony Bickett officiating. Burial was in the St. Romuald Cemetery. At the request of Ron, there was no visitation. Memorial contributions are requested to: St. Romuald School 408 Highway 259 North Hardinsburg,KY 40143 Trent-Dowell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. *************************** Trent-Dowell Funeral Home notice Ruth Maier Apperson, age 89 of Hardinsburg,Ky died Sunday, 4-15-2007 at Breckinridge Health,INC. She was born in Rantoul,Il on 8-26-1917, the daughter of the late Jacob and Vern Reynolds Maier. She was a homemaker and member of St. Romuald Catholic Church. Mrs. Apperson was preceded in death by her husband John Francis Apperson on 2-10-1999 She is survived by her son Ron Apperson of Hardinsburg,KY 5 grandchildren: Holly Jarboe, Greg Apperson, Amy Beard, Wendy Bloomfield and Jacob Apperson 4 great grandchildren: Clint Jarboe, Paige Apperson, Grant and Rebecca Bloomfield Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 4-18-2007 at 11AM at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home with Fr. Tony Bickett officiating. Burial will be in the St. Romuald Cemetery. Memorial contributions are requested to: St. Romuald School. ********************* Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Wednesday, September 9, 1987 OBITUARY Albert ARMES, age 74, of Hardinsburg, died Sunday, September 6, 1987, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg, after a lengthy illness. He was born June 15, 1913 in Breckinridge County, a son of Virgil ARMES of Cloverport in Breckinridge County, who survives, and the late Maude CUNDIFF ARMES. Surviving in addition to his father are: his wife, Mrs Lelia ARMES three daughters: Mrs. Mary Frances BASHAM of Leitchfield, Ky (Grayson County) Mrs. Loretta STULL of Jacksonville, North Carolina (Onslow County) Mrs. Carol Sue ROBINSON of Brandenburg, Ky (Meade County) four sons: James Albert ARMES of Everett, Washington (Snohomish County) Edward Eugene ARMES of Leitchfield, Ky Virgil ARMES of Brandenburg, Ky Albert Lee ARMES of Brandenburg, Ky two sisters: Mrs. Anna Helen MERCER of Hudson, Ky (Breckinridge County) Mrs. Ruelma MATTINGLY of Hudson, Ky four brothers: Walter ARMES of Hardinsburg, Ky Floyd ARMES of Harned, Ky (Breckinridge County) Lester ARMES of Harned, Ky Herschel ARMES of Glen Dean, Ky (Breckinridge County) 16 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. today (Wednesday, September 9, 1987) at the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg with the Reverend MacArthur Sosh, officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Comments: Albert ARMES has a tombstone at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery at SeRee, in Breckinridge County, Ky. Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News Hardinsburg, Ky., Thursday, February 12, 1970 OBITUARY Denver C. ARMES, age 50 of SeRee, Ky in Breckinridge County, died on Monday, February 2, 1970 at the Breckinridhe Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg. He was born on October 20, 1919, a son of George & Amanda DAVIS ARMES. Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Edith ARMES three sons: Donald ARMES of Leitchfield, Ky (Grayson County) Larry ARMES of SeRee, Ky Robert ARMES of SeRee, Ky two daughters: Mrs. Gladys BURDEN of Hudson, Ky (Breckinridge County) Mrs. Jewell DRAKE of Louisville, Ky (Jefferson County) his father: George ARMES of SeRee, Ky two sisters: Mrs. Judith GRAHAM of Rineyville, Ky (Hardin County) Mrs. Cora B. HAMLOW of Fort Dodge, Iowa (Webster County) one brother: Owen D. ARMES of Leitchfield, Ky 6 grandchildren Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 5, 1970 from the Fairview Methodist Church, and burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. PALLBEARERS: Hobert LUCAS Bobby ARMES Jack D. PAYNE S. C. LASLIE Joe LASLIE K. T. LUCAS Comments: Breckinridge County, Ky Cemeteries, Vol.1, published 1991: #0130 Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, located on the north side of KY 690, midway between Mook & SeRee in central Breckinridge County, approximately 3 mils east of Westview on KY 259. ARMES, Denver C. 20 Oct 1919 -- 02 Feb 1970 husband of Edith L. Edith L. CLARK 27 Dec 1920 -- 04 Sep 1991 wife of Denver Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Wednesday, September 11, 1991 OBITUARY Mrs. Edith ARMES, a 70 year old SeRee resident, died Wednesday, September 4, 1991, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. Mrs. ARMES was born December 27, 1920 in Breckinridge County, a daughter of Mrs. Mary Olive Edward CLARK of Louisville, and the late Sam CLARK. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver, in 1970. In addition to her mother, she is survived by: two daughters three sons three sisters: Laverne STILLWELL of Louisville, Ky (Jefferson County) Margie HIGDON of Louisville, Ky Virginia CAHILL of Louisville, Ky three brothers: Harold CLARK of McDaniels, Ky (Breckinridge County) Hubert CLARK of Leitchfield, Ky (Grayson County) Cecil CLARK of Louisville, Ky 9 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 7 step-great grandchildren The funeral was held Saturday, September 7, 1991, at Emmanuel Fellowship Church with the Reverend Gary Stevenson and the Reverend Gerald Elliott, officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg. Additional Comments: Mrs. Edith CLARK ARMES has a tombstone at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery at SeRee, in Breckinridge County, Ky. Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky. dated October 2006 1920-2006 Edna Mae ARMES, age 86, of Harned, Ky, died on Monday, October 2, 2006 at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky. She was born in Breckinridge County on May 31, 1920, the daughter of the late Samuel U. NOTTINGHAM and Myrtle MOORE. Edna was a homemaker and farmer who enjoyed quilting. She was a member of Kingswood Wesleyan Church. Edna was preceded in death by: two brothers: Lester NOTTINGHAM Melvin NOTTINGHAM Edna is survived by: her husband, Floyd ARMES; whom she married on March 23, 1935 two sons: H. T. "Tommy" (Wanda) ARMES of Harned, Ky Daniel B. "Danny" (Molly) ARMES of Morristown, Tennessee two sisters: Ruby SMILEY of SeRee Louise CARMAN of Kingswood, Ky 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren 10 great grandchildren; 6 step-great grandchildren *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky dated Wednesday, October 11, 1995 1896-1995 Edward Bryant ARMES, age 98, of Westview, Ky., died Saturday, October 7, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Grayson County, Ky on October 15, 1896. He was the son of the late John and Minnie GLASSCOCK ARMES. He was a farmer. His wife, Mrs. Katie ARMES, preceded him in death. He is survived by: two sisters: Mary STANLEY of Greenville, Ky Opal PHILLIPS of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at 11a.m. on Monday, October 9, 1995, from Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, Ky. Burial was in Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Wednesday, September 9, 1987 OBITUARY Mrs. Effie ARMES, age 86, of SeRee, Ky in Breckinridge County, died Tuesday, September 8, 1987 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital, in Hardinsburg, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Breckinridge County on February 25, 1901, a daughter of the late Tom CARMAN and Della DRANE CARMAN. Mrs. ARMES was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur ARMES in 1985. Surviving are: one daughter: Mrs. Mildred DENNIS of SeRee, Ky one son: Tom ARMES of McDaniels, Ky (Breckinridge County) one sister: Mrs. Ellen D. HARPER, a resident of the Hardinsburg Medco Center (Nursing Home) 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren 5 step-great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 1987, at the Fairview United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Ron Miller and the Reverend George Allgood, officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery with the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg, in charge of arrangements. Comments: Mrs. Effie CARMAN ARMES has a tombstone at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery at SeRee, in Breckinridge County, Ky. Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky dated August 2018 1940-2018 Ellis Wendell "Wendell" ARMES, age 77, of Hardinsburg, died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, and the son of the late Guy Ellis and Jane DAVIS ARMES. Wendell was a member of the Hardinsburg United Methodist Church, former Breckinridge County Jailer, former director with First Federal Savings and Loan, served on the Breckinridge County Board of Education, and was a charter member of the Breckinridge County Community Center. He loved his family, and was very proud of their accomplishments. He enjoyed music, watching westerns, visiting with friends, and traveling with his wife. Wendell owned, trained, and pulled horses. In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by: his daughter, Kimberly HILL PHELPS his brother, Leonard ARMES Surviving him are: his wife, Judy ARMES of Hardinsburg, Ky one daughter: Susan Jo BASHAM of Hardinsburg, Ky 3 grandchildren his son-in-law: Robert D. PHELPS of Louisville, Ky and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Burial followed in the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky dated February-2009 1916-2009 Floyd ARMES, age 92, of Harned, Ky., died on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Breckinridge Health, Inc. He was born in Breckinridge County on September 2, 1916. The son of the late Virgil and Latitia SHREWSBERRY ARMES. Floyd was a retired carpenter, and member of the Kingswood Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Edna ARMES one brother: Herschel ARMES two half brothers: Albert ARMES Walter ARMES He is survived by: two sons: H. T. "Tommy" (Wanda) ARMES of Harned, Ky Daniel B. "Danny" (Molly) ARMES of Morristown, Tennessee one brother: Lester ARMES of Harned, Ky two sisters: Ruelma MATTINGLY of Hudson, Ky Helen MERCER of Harned, Ky 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren 11 great grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren Funeral services were held on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Kingswood Wesleyan Church. Burial was in the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper July 1936 OBITUARY MRS. G. W. ARMES Westview, July 21 (Special)--Mrs. Martha ARMES passed away at her home here July 9, 1936. She was born December 5, 1858, and was married to G. W. ARMES June 7, 1876. To this union five children were born, including: Anderson ARMES Anna Mae ARMES Chester ARMES Clarence ARMES Maggie LASLIE Surviving among these are: Anderson ARMES of Westview, Ky Mrs. Anna Mae ARMES of Elizabethtown, Ky Mrs. Maggie LASLIE of Mook, Ky also surviving is: her husband, G. W. ARMES one brother: Sam ARMES of McDaniels, Ky five half brothers and one half sister; not named. Mrs. ARMES professed faith in Christ at the age of sixteen. In 1899, she united with the Methodist Church, placing her membership with the class at Fairview. She lived a consistent Christian life to the end. Before she died, she said, "I am ready to go, for I have a better home than here". She was a loving mother, a faithful wife, and a kind and helpful neighbor. The funeral services were conducted by the Reverend F. E. Hardison from the church at Fairview, and the interment was in the Fairview Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Friday, September 22, 1961 OBITUARY Garland ARMES, age 26, died on Wednesday, September 13, 1961 at the Breckinridge County Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg, Ky Mr. ARMES is survived by: his wife, Mrs, Janet ARMES one son: Bruce ARMES his mother, Mrs. Mable ARMES (no residences given for his survivors) Funeral services were held on Friday, September 15, 1961 from the Horsley Chapel Church with the Dowell Funeral Home of Hardinsburg, Ky, in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the church cemetery. Comments: Breckinridge County Cemeteries, volume one, published in 1991: Horsley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, located beside the Norton Valley--Hardinsburg Road, .8 of a mile north west of the junction with the Freedom Church Road. ARMES, Garland 02 Feb 1935 -- 13 Sep 1961 HIS PARENTS ALSO HERE: ARMES, Wilbur L. 02 Jan 1897 -- 31 Mar 1952 husband of Mabel BEAUCHAMP "Father" Mabel L. 25 Aug 1908 -- ___________. wife of Wilbur L. "Mother" maiden name: BEAUCHHAMP Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Thursday, December 10, 1970 OBITUARY GEORGE W. ARMES George W. ARMES, age 81, of SeRee in Breckinridge County, died at his residence on Friday, December 5, 1970. Mr. ARMES is survived by: three children: Mrs. Judith GRAHAM of Rineyville, Ky Mrs. Cora B. HAMPTON of Fort Dodge, Iowa Owen ARMES of Leitchfield, Ky 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren The funeral was held on Tuesday, December 8, 1970 from the Fairview Methodist Church, with burial in the Fairview Cemetery. Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, in charge od arrangements. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Wednesday, June 10, 1987 OBITUARY Gilbert ARMES, an 84 year old Harned Resident of Breckinridge County, died on Thursday, June 4, 1987 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg. Mr. ARMES was born June 20, 1902, a son of the late Chester ARMES and Lucy LASLIE ARMES. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Myrtle ARMES one daughter: Mrs. Lucy BROWN of Route #3, Hardinsburg, Ky one son: Hardin G. ARMES of Harned, Ky 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 1987 at the Fairview United Methodist Church with the Reverend Gary Stevenson and the Reverend George Allgood, officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery with the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, in charge of arrangements. Comments: Gilbert ARMES has a tombstone at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery at SeRee, in Breckinridge County, Ky. Peggy Russell *************************** Trent-Dowell Funeral Home Obituary Listings Guy Edward Armes, age 45 of Hardinsburg, KY died Thursday, July 3, 2008 in Henry County,KY. He was born in Hardinsburg,KY on 10-5-1962. He was a maintenance mechanic and a member of Corinth Baptist Church. While in high school, he was honored as a member of the All State football team. He enjoyed fabricating metal, working on cars, listening to music and watching movies. He was preceded in death by his father - William Leonard Armes He is survived by his children: Layla and Brock Armes of Hardinsburg,KY mother - Sylvia Armes of Hardinsburg,KY brother - Tony Armes of Dayton,OH several aunts, uncles,nieces,nephews and cousins also survive. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 4PM at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 3PM. Memorial contributions are requested to: Breckinridge County Football Boosters in care of the funeral home. *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper October 2004 OBITUARY HARDING G. ARMES Harding G. ARMES, age 77, of Harned in Breckinridge County, died on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at his residence. Mr. ARMES was born in Breckinridge County on July 17, 1927, a son of the late Gilbert and Myrtle CARMAN ARMES. He was a retired farmer, and attended Emmanuel Fellowship Church. Surviving Mr. ARMES are: his wife, Mrs. Irene LUCAS ARMES four daughters 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren one sister: Lucy BROWN, Caneyville, Ky. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, January 9, 2013 OBITUARY Harold Thomas "Tommy" ARMES, age 74 of Harned, Ky in Breckinridge County, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. He was born in Breckinridge County on October 26, 1938, the son of the late Floyd and Edna NOTTINGHAM ARMES. Tommy was a retired carpenter who enjoyed farming, bird hunting, and sports. He was a former T-ball, Little League, and Babe Ruth coach. He was a member of the Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and an Army veteran. He is survived by: his wife, Wanda NORTON ARMES of Harned, Ky two sons one daughter 7 grandchildren one brother: Daniel ARMES of Texas Funeral services were held at Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Burial was in the church cemetery with Military Honors. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, November 16, 2005 OBITUARY Herschel Armes 1924-2005 Herschel Armes, age 80, of Falls of Rough, died Tuesday, November 8,2005 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1924 in Breckinridge County, a son of the late Virgil and Letitia Shrewsberry Armes. He was a retired electrician and farmer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Renee Armes; brothers, Walter, Albert, and Ray Armes, and a sister, Imogene Armes. He is survived by: his wife, Mildred Payne Armes five sons four daughters 19 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren two brothers two sisters Funeral services were held Friday, November 11, 2005 at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg with Brother MacArthur Sosh officiating. Burial was in the Kingswood Cemetery. (Contributed by Peggy Russell) *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated October-1993 Mrs. Hattie D. ARMES, age 88, Rt. ?, Hardinsburg, Ky, died on Tuesday, September 28, 1993 at Medco Center (Nursing Home) in Hardinsburg, Ky. Hattie was born in Breckinridge County on January 31, 1910, a daughter of the late Soloman and Mattie FENTRESS DRANE. Mrs. Armes was a member of Kingswood Wesleyan Church. She is survived by: her husband, Walter ARMES two daughters: Mitcheleen SMITH of Rt. 2, Hardinsburg, Ky Sharon HODGE of Ekron, Ky one son: Loyd D. ARMES of Rt. 2, Hardinsburg, Ky one sister: Lottie FENTRESS of Hardinsburg, Ky two brothers: David DRANE of Leitchfield, Ky Daniel DRANE of Hudson, Ky 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren The funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 1993. Burial was in Kingswood Cemetery under the direction of the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, November 16, 2005 OBITUARY Herschel Armes 1924-2005 Herschel Armes, age 80, of Falls of Rough, died Tuesday, November 8,2005 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1924 in Breckinridge County, a son of the late Virgil and Letitia Shrewsberry Armes. He was a retired electrician and farmer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Renee Armes; brothers, Walter, Albert, and Ray Armes, and a sister, Imogene Armes. He is survived by: his wife, Mildred Payne Armes five sons four daughters 19 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren two brothers two sisters Funeral services were held Friday, November 11, 2005 at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg with Brother MacArthur Sosh officiating. Burial was in the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated September-1965 Mrs. Katie ARMES, age 71, of SeRee, Ky, died September 2, 1965 in the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg, Ky. She was the daughter of the late John and Susan ROBINSON ALDRIDGE. She is survived by: her husband, Edward ARMES one daughter: Mrs. Tom (Virginia) ROBINSON of SeRee, Ky 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren one brother: Joe ALDRIDGE of Kingswood, Ky Funeral services were conducted on September 4, 1965 in the Fairview United Methodist Church with the Trent-Dowell Funeral home in Hardinsburg, in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, February 20, 2019 OBITUARY Lester Armes 1922-2019 Lester Armes, age 96, of Kingswood, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility. He was born in Breckinridge County December 21, 1922, the son of the late Virgil and Latitia Shrewsbury Armes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bevia Armes; brothers, Floyd Armes, Herschel Armes, Walter Armes, Albert Armes; and a sister, Anna Helen Mercer. Lester is survived by: his son Graveside services were held at Kingswood Cemetery on Saturday, February 16, 2019 under the direction of Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg. (Contributed by Peggy Russell) *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Thursday, September 27, 1979 OBITUARY Page 8, Column 1 Mrs. Letitia ARMES, age 83 of Kingswood, died on Saturday, September 22, 1979 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg. Mrs. ARMES was born February 22, 1896, the daughter of the late Joe SHREWSBERRY and Belle SMITH SHREWSBERRY. She is survived by: her husband, Virgil ARMES two daughters: Mrs. Anna Helen MERCER of Harned, Ky (Breckinridge County) Mrs. Ruelma MATTINGLY of Hudson, Ky (Breckinridge County) three sons: Floyd ARMES of Kingswood, Ky (Breckinridge County) Hershel ARMES of Kingswood, Ky Lester ARMES of Kingswood, Ky two step-sons: Walter ARMES of Hardinsburg, Ky Albert ARMES of Hardinsburg, Ky 30 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, & 3 great great grandchildren Funeral services were held on Monday, September 24, 1979 at the Fairview Methodist Church under the direction of Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, and burial followed in the church cemetery. Comments: I found a double tombstone for Virgil & Latitia SHREWSBERRY ARMES at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery located at SeRee in Breckinridge County: ARMES, Latitia 22 Feb 1896 -- 22 Sep 1979 wife of Virgil Virgil __-___ 1890 -- 29 Dec 1993 husband of Latitia Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, April 26, 1995 OBITUARY Page 4 MR. LEVI ARMES Mr. Levi ARMES, an 87-year-old Harned resident in Breckinridge County, died Thursday, April 20, 1995, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg. He was born in Breckinridge County on September 19, 1907, a son of the late Charles Daniel and Amanda CARMAN ARMES. Mr. ARMES was a retired farmer, and a member of Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by: his wife, Pearl VERTREES ARMES two daughters two sons 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren The funeral was held on Sunday, April 23, 1995 at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated March-1996 Mrs. Lillian "Lillie" Ree ARMES, age 91, of Westview, Ky., died on Friday, March 22, 1996 at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky. Mrs. ARMES was born in Breckinridge County, Ky, a daughter of the late Gideon and Lucy SMILEY SMITH. She was retired from the U. S. Postal Service, and a member of the Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Herbert ARMES a son: Robert ARMES She is survived by: one son: Johnny ARMES of McQuady, Ky one sister: Monnie WHITWORTH of Harned, Ky 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 1996, from the Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church in Kingswood, under the direction of the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, Ky. Burial was in the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated October-1995 Mrs. Lorena DRANE ARMES, age 88, of Harned, Ky, died on Friday, October 20, 1995 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky. She was born in Breckinridge County, the daughter of the late Cleveland and Celia SMILEY DRANE. She was a housewife, and a member of the Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church. Her husband, Heber ARMES, preceded her in death. She is survived by: one son: Mitchell ARMES of Harned, Ky 5 granddaughters; one grandson two sisters: Verna THORNHILL of Hardinsburg, Ky Cecil HARRISON of Celeste, Texas one brother: Murray DRANE of Harned Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 1995 at the Rhodes Memorial United Methodist Church in Westview, with burial in the Kingswood Cemetery. Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg, was in charge of arrangements. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, November 2018 OBITUARY MARGIE ANN ARMES 1945-2018 Margie Ann ARMES, age 73, of Westview, Ky., in Breckinridge County, died Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Baptist Health in Louisville. She was born in Locust Hill, Ky in Breckinridge County on January 3, 1945, the daughter of the late Ezra Clayburn and Nancy Elizabeth HORSLEY DAVIS. She attended Locust ill United Methodist Church as a child, and later attended Emmanuel Fellowship Church and Trinity Full Gospel Church. She was a former volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center in Hardinsburg. Margie was a homemaker who loved being with her children and grandchildren, cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Robert Carroll DAVIS Danny Dale DAVIS Benny DAVIS Judy F. BROWN Brenda EILAND Sue COMPTON Margie is survived by: her husband, Kenneth ARMES of Westview, Ky two sons one daughter 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren one brother and many nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at Locust Hill United Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. EXPRESSIONS of SYMPATHY--Breckinridge County Relay for Life. Comments: #0217 Locust Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, located at the junction of Ky 1073 (Locust Hill-Harned Road) and Ky 1401 (Woodrow Road) in central Breckinridge County; directly behind the church. ARMES, Margie Ann 03 Jan 1945 -- 24 Nov 2018 wife of Kenneth ARMES Wed: 30 Dec 1961 Breckinridge County, Ky Book-16A Page-142 daughter of Ezra Clayborn DAVIS & Nancy Elizabeth HORSLEY have her obituary unknown if she has a tombstone Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Wednesday, February 5, 1981 OBITUARY Mrs. Mary Mae ARMES, age 82, of SeRee, died in Elizabethtown in Hardin County, Ky on Monday, February 2, 1981, after a lengthy illness. Born in Breckinridge County on July 9, 1898, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. LUCAS and Martha ALLGOOD LUCAS. Survivors include: three daughters: Mrs. Esther BOSTON of Danville, Indiana Mrs. Oma D. CARMAN of Hudson, Ky (Breckinridge County) Mrs. Anna Mae SCHAFER of Louisville, Ky (Jefferson County) one step-daughter: Mrs. Ninnie TUCKER of Hardinsburg, Ky one sister: Mrs. Maude LESLIE of Harned, Ky (Breckinridge County) one brother: Coval (Buck) LUCAS of Hudson, Ky 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 1981, from Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg, with the Reverend Allen Chappell, officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Comments: Mrs. Mary Mae LUCAS ARMES has a tombstone at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery at SeRee, in Breckinridge County, Ky. Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge News, Cloverport, Ky, Wednesday, June 22, 1904 OBITUARY Page 1, Column 3 MRS. MICAJAH ARMES DEAD Big Spring, Ky June 21, 1904 (Special) Mrs. Micajah ARMES died on Thursday, June 16, 1904. She was paralyzed for several years. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky dated September-2011 1928-2011 Mildred Scott PAYNE ARMES, age 83, of Falls of Rough, died on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. She was born on February 11, 1928 in Mook, Breckinridge County, to the late Lorenzo and Anna DAVIS PAYNE. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed reading and quilting. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Herschel ARMES a daughter, Jill Renee ARMES a grandson, one brother, and 2 sisters (not named) She is survived by 9 children: Karen Sue (Steve) SCHAFER of Falls of Rough, Ky Timmy ARMES of Falls of Rough, Ky Vicky (Cliff) CARTER of Justin, Texas Tracy (Clifford) ALLEN of Harned, Ky Gary (Bertha) ARMES of Hardinsburg, Ky Bobby ARMES of Custer, Ky Dale (Kathy) ARMES of Cloverport, Ky Joey (Alicia) ARMES of McQuady, Ky 22 grandchildren; several great grandchildren one brother-in-law: Lester ARMES four sisters-in-law: Bevia ARMES Rue MATTINGLY Anna Helen MERCER Nelda PAYNE Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg. Burial followed in the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky dated March-2011 1925-2011 Mitchell J. ARMES, age 85, of Harned, Ky., died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. He was born on November 18, 1925 in Breckinridge County, the son of the late Heber ARMES and Lorena DRANE ARMES. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway, a World War II Army veteran, Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Westview United Methodist Church, and the Breckinridge County Antique Tractor Club. He enjoyed restoring old tractors, working puzzle books, and fishing. He is survived by: five children: Linda BUTLER and her husband, John DAILY of Harned, Ky Carolyn BUTLER of Harned, Ky Lorraine (Steve) BICKETT of Hardinsburg, Ky Susie (Ronnie) HARPER of Harned, Ky Mike ARMES of Tell City, Indiana two step-sons: David (Sandy) RAMSEY of Louisville, Ky Timmy FENTRESS of Harned, Ky 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren 10 step-grandchildren Trent-Dowell Funeral Home of Hardinsburg was in charge of arrangements. No place of burial is listed in Mitchell's obituary, but he and his wife, Ollie, have a double tombstone at the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, June 2002 OBITUARY Page 5 MRS. PEARL ARMES 1915 -- 2002 Mrs. Pearl ARMES, age 86, of Harned in Breckinridge County, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Breckinridge Memorial Nursing Facility. Mrs. ARMES was born in Grayson County, Ky on June 24, 2002 (June 4, 1915), the daughter of the late Gray VERTREES and Georgia WYSONG. She was a housewife. Her husband, Levi ARMES, preceded her in death April 20, 1995. She is survived by: two daughters two sons two sisters: Lois SOLDEN of Flint, Michigan Opal GREGORY of Clarksville, Indiana 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren The funeral was held on Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper October 1939 TWO MEN MEET TRAGIC DEATH LAST MONDAY WHEN CRUSHED BY TRACTION ENGINE NEAR SEREE ---------------------- Vincent Mercer and Percy Armes, Killed Instantly ---------------------- Two men met instant death last Monday evening near SeRee while moving a saw mill from one location to another. Vincent MERCER, age 19, of Kingswood, and Percy ARMES, age 35, of near Mook, were moving a steam traction engine, weighting eight or ten tons, and while crossing a ditch that platform on the back of the engine dragged on the ground and broke loose, throwing them between the platform and the engine, one under each wheel. It is thought that Mr. ARMES, who was driving, pulled the throttle in reverse when the platform broke loose and the heavy engine backed on the men, killing them both instantly. The saw mill was owned by Mr. MERCER'S father, and was being moved from the farm of Murray MOORE near Mook, to another location. Mr. MERCER was born July 21, 1921, a son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed MERCER of Kingswood. He was married to Miss Frances Hope McDONALD on March 11, 1939, who survives. Also surviving are: his parents four brothers: Holmes MERCER of Brandenburg, Ky Ed MERCER in the parental home Fred MERCER in the parental home Bobby MERCER of the parental home one sister: Jean MERCER A brief service was held at the home on Tuesday, the Reverend Wilson Smack, pastor of the Pilgrim Church at Kingswood, officiated. Burial was in the Coyles Cemetery near McDaniels. Mr. ARMES was a son of Mr. & Mrs. J. R. ARMES of Elizabethtown in Hardin County, Ky. He is survived by: his widow, Mrs. Eva LASLIE ARMES one son: Percy ARMES, Jr. his parents three brothers: Robert ARMES of Elizabethtown, Ky Homer ARMES of Elizabethtown, Ky Pearl ARMES of Elizabethtown, Ky three sisters: Mrs. Denver DAVIS Mrs. Ava LASLIE Miss Rhea ARMES Funeral services were conducted at the Fairview Methodist Church on Wednesday, the Reverend Finley Hardison, pastor, officiating. Services at the grave were in charge of the Masonic Lodge. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, December 2013 OBITUARY Rhonda Gail ARMES, age 50 of Harned, Ky., in Breckinridge County, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Daviess County, Ky. She was born in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Ky on June 29, 1963. She is survived by: her husband: Bruce ARMES, Harned, Ky two sons her parents: Kenneth and Dorothy NEAFUS of Morgantown, Ky one brother one sister Funeral services was held at the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg on Friday, December 27, 2013. Burial will be in the Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Comments: #0139 Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Location: Turn north immediately west of "Dead Man's Curve" from Highway KY60. The church lies east of the road, and is blocked from view by a low ridge; Breckinridge County, Ky. ARMES, Rhonda Gail 6-29-1963 -- 12-23-2013 wife of Wilbur Bruce "Bruce" ARMES Wed: 6-20-1985 marriage date on tombstone daughter of Kenneth NEAFUS & Dorothy HACKMAN have her obituary she shares a double tombstone with her husband ARMES, Wilbur Bruce "Bruce" 1-6-1960 -- death date empty on tombstone husband of Rhonda Gail NEAFUS son of Garland ARMES & Janet MILLER he shares a double tombstone with his wife Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, August 13, 1981 OBITUARY Robert Earl "Bobby" Armes, a 53 year old Westview resident, died suddenly Tuesday, August 4, 1981 in Panama City, Florida where he and his wife, Mrs. Virginia "Jenny" Lou Armes were vacationing with several couples from Breckinridge County. Mr. Armes, a farmer, was born in Breckinridge County October 16, 1927, the son of the late Herbert Armes and Mrs. Lillie Ree Smith Armes, who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are: three daughters two sons one brother: John Allen "Johnny" Armes of McQuady 4 grandchildren Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 1981 from Trent- Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg, with the Reverend Leonard Flener and the Reverend Allen Chappell, officiating. Burial was in the Kingswood Cemetery. (Contributed by Peggy Russell) Breckinridge News, Cloverport, Ky., Wednesday, April 11, 1894 Page 3, Sirocco News Item: Death Mr. George Adams' little 16 month old boy, died the 2d inst. *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper January 1994 OBITUARY VIRGIL ARMES Virgil ARMES, a Kingswood centurian, died Wednesday, December 29, 1993, at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield. He was 104 years old. Mr. ARMES was born in Breckinridge County, on October 11, 1899, a son of the late Joe and Jane LASLIE ARMES. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, and a farmer. He was preceded in death by: his wives: Maude ARMES Letitia ARMES one daughter: Imogene ARMES two sons: Albert ARMES Ray ARMES Survivors include: two daughters: Anna Helen MERCER of Hardinsburg Rue Elma MATTINGLY of Hudson, Ky four sons: Walter ARMES of Hardinsburg, Ky Floyd ARMES of Harned, Ky Lester ARMES of Hardned, Ky Herschel ARMES of Vanzant, Ky 29 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren The funeral was held on Saturday, January 1, 1994 at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery. PALLBEARERS: Gary ARMES Tommy ARMES Loyd ARMES Scott ARMES Donnie MERCER ________ MATTINGLY Comments: #0130 Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, located on the north side of KY 690, midway between Mook and SeRee in central Breckinridge County, Ky; approximately 3 miles east of Westview, on KY 259. ARMES, Virgil 11 Oct 1899 -- 29 Dec 1993 (Centurian) husband of #1- Maude Emma CUNDIFF wed- 1911 husband of #2- Latitia SHREWSBERRY wed- Nov 18, 1915 son of Joseph Henry ARMES & Janie LASLIE have his obituary he shares a double tombstone with his second wife ARMES, Maude Emma 03 May 1889 -- 18 Feb 1915 1st wife of Virgil ARMES daughter of Marshall M. CUNDIFF & Millie Ann GOODMAN have her death certificate unknown if she has a tombstone ARMES, Latitia 1896 -- 1979 tombstone dates (1900 Breckinridge County census: born in March 1896; died on September 22, 1979) 2nd wife of Virgil ARMES daughter of Joel Thomas SHREWSBURY/SHREWSBERRY & Laura Bell SMITH she shares a double tombstone with her husband Peggy Russell *************************** Unknown Kentucky Newspaper dated May-1999 Walter ARMES, age 87, of Hardinsburg, Ky., died Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. He was born in Breckinridge County, Ky., a farmer, a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of the Kingswood Wesleyan Church. His wife, Mrs. Hattie ARMES, preceded him in death in 1993. He is survived by: one son: Loyd D. ARMES of Hardinsburg, Ky two daughters: Mitcheleen SMITH of Hardinsburg, Ky Sharon HODGE of Elizabethtown, Ky 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren three half-brothers: Floyd ARMES of Harned, Ky Lester ARMES of Westview, Ky Herschel ARMES of Falls of Rough, Ky two half-sisters: Helen MERCER of Westview, Ky Ruellma MATTINGLY of Hudson, Ky The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 28. 1999 from the Trent-Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg, with burial in the Kingswood Cemetery. *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Ky., Wednesday, December 20, 2017 OBITUARY Wanda ARMES, age 74 of Harned, Ky., died on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. She was born in Harned, Ky on July 24, 1943, the daughter of the late Glen and Edna HOBBS NORTON. Wanda was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a retired rural mail carrier, a job she held for over 29 years. Wanda loved her family, and treasured time spent with them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy ARMES who died January 1, 2013. She is survived by: two sons one daughter 7 grandchildren two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Thursday, December 21, 2017 with burial in the church cemetery. Trent- Dowell Funeral Home of Hardinsburg in charge of arrangements. Comments: #0139 Freedom Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Location: Turn north immediately west of "Dead Man's Curve" from Highway KY60. The church lies east of the road, and is blocked from view by a low ridge; Breckinridge County, Ky. ARMES, Harold Thomas "Tommy" 10-26-1938 -- 1-1-2013 husband of Wanda Lou NORTON married in Breckinridge County on 12-31-1961 Book-16A Page-141 son of Floyd ARMES & Edna NOTTINGHAM have his obituary he shares a double tombstone with his wife a veteran of the U. S. Army ARMES, Wanda Lou 7-24-1943 -- 12-17-2017 wife of Harold Thomas "Tommy" ARMES daughter of Glen NORTON & Edna HOBBS have her obituary she shares a double tombstone with her husband wedding date on their tombstone Peggy Russell *************************** Breckinridge County Herald-News, Hardinsburg, Wednesday, June 12, 1985 OBITUARY Wilbur (Jake) ARMES, age 81, of SeRee, Ky in Breckinridge County, died on Saturday, June 8, 1985 at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital, Hardinsburg, after a short illness. He was born in Breckinridge County on June 9, 1903, a son of the late Chester and Lucy SMILEY ARMES. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Blanche MORRISON in 1975. Surviving him are: his wife, Mrs. Effie ARMES one daughter: Mrs. Mildred DENNIS of SeRee, Ky one son: Chester T. (Tom) ARMES of McDaniels, Ky (Breckinridge County) one sister: Mrs. Ora PILE of Hudson, Ky (Breckinridge County) one brother: Gilbert ARMES of Hudson, Ky Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 1985 at the Fairview United Methodist Church with the Reverend Fred Goodwin and the Reverend Don Miller, officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery with the Trent- Dowell Funeral Home, Hardinsburg, in charge of arrangements. Comments: Wilbur (Jake) ARMES has a tombstone at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery at SeRee, in Breckinridge County, Ky. Peggy Russell ***************************