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Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Feb. 14: A son, William Lucas, to Dorothy and Chris Wethington of Junction City. Fort Logan Hospital Feb. 18: A boy, Christopher Axel, to Olga Francisco and Gerarcio Rodriguez of Berea. Feb. 19: A girl, Madison Paige Morgan, to Kayla and Tim Hall of Waynesburg. Feb. 23: A girl, Laura Elizabeth, to Robin and Delmer Joe Wilson. A girl, Shelby Lynn, to Christina and Daniel Napier of Stanford.

"Once upon a time ... " With that, the story of Snow Princess Sophia's Journey begins. Unlike most fairy tales which are fables, this story has its roots in Jessamine County. It all began on Christmas Eve 2003, when Darren and Lynnlee Watts traveled to Siberia, Russia, to pick up their adopted daughter, then 18-month-old Kayla, whose Russian name was Sophia Once the Watts' brought Kayla back to the states, Lynnlee Watts didn't want her daughter to lose an important part of her past.

Dear Editor: I know that my mom reads this paper daily. I just wanted to do something unusual to let her know that while I'm in Iraq supporting our troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom that I think about her daily, as well as my daughter Kayla who is living with her at this time. I love you both! I'm a National Guard soldier out of the Danville water purification unit over in Iraq. Please if you could, would you publish this in the paper to make my mom smile.Thank you. Spc. Melissa Brown Danville

Recent births at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Cente r include: Jan. 6: A girl, Elizabeth Mae, to Heather Scott Morton of Danville. Jan. 21: A boy, Benjamin Noah, to Corinne and Jason Dean of Danville. Jan. 27: A bou, Robert Jayden ,to Tiffany and Christopher Woodward of Danville. Jan. 29: A boy, Levi Cole, to Kayla and Steven Sanford of Harrodsburg. Jan. 30: A girl, Ivy Dannielle Lacy Marie, to Vinnie and Greg Allen of Liberty. A boy, Caden Dale, to Amanda Lyons of Harrodsburg.

Timothy Manuel, 37, husband of Stephanie Hagan Manuel and father of Tiara and Ryan Manuel, of Forest Elliott Drive died Nov. 8 after a lengthy illness. He was a former employee of Ruggles Sign Co. Additional survivors include his parents, Michael Manuel and Sheila Siler; a special niece and nephew, Kayla and Chase Hagan; a cousin he considered a brother, James and wife Tammy Naylor; his in-laws, Tommy and Margaret Hagan; and a brother-in-law, Chad and wife Virginia Hagan. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Betts & West Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Riley officiating.

Jalee Grace Etherton Craig and Patti Etherton announce the birth of their daughter, Jalee Grace Etherton, born at 9:06 a.m. on Jan. 29, at St. Joseph East Hospital in Lexington. She weighed 10 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22 inches long. Jalee was welcomed home by her sisters Kayla and Ashli. The maternal grandparents are Elmer and Pat West of Wilmore. The paternal grandparents are Bill Etherton Sr. and the late Lueretta Etherton of Big Clifty, Ky. Matthew Dylan Bell Kevin and Michelle Bell announce the birth of their son Matthew Dylan Bell, born at 5:16 p.m. on April 23, at Saint Joseph East Hospital in Lexington.

Charlotte Ann Webb, 64, of South Main Street died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 12, at her home. A native of Lexington, she was born Nov. 10, 1948, to the late Thomas P. Hammons and Irene Bentley Garrett. Survivors are children Tony Edgar Martin Jr. and wife Karen, and Melissa Irene McKeenhan; grandchildren McKenzie and Ashley Martin, Tyler and Devin McKeenhan, and Courtney Sharp; and great-grandchildren Kayla and Madison Richardson, and Emma Welch. She was preceded in death by sister Gwen Guilfoil and brother Tommy Hammons.

Recent births at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center include: Sept. 17: A boy, Nathaniel Dwight, to Kayla and Mark Alcorn Jr. of Danville. A girl, Jamie, to Melanie and Jordan Bowen of Danville. Sept. 18: A girl, Kenzie Beth, to April and Travis McFalls of Kings Mountain. Sept. 19: A boy, Asher Quaid, to Melody and Angelo Blackwood of Liberty. A girl, Haylo Haven, to Tiffany and Leonard Ringling of Danville. A girl, Calliope Julia Peebles, to Stacey Peebles and Richard Power of Danville.

Charlotte Ann Webb, 64, of South Main Street died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 12, at her home. A native of Lexington, she was born Nov. 10, 1948, to the late Thomas P. Hammons and Irene Bentley Garrett. Survivors are children Tony Edgar Martin Jr. and wife Karen, and Melissa Irene McKeenhan; grandchildren McKenzie and Ashley Martin, Tyler and Devin McKeenhan, and Courtney Sharp; and great-grandchildren Kayla and Madison Richardson, and Emma Welch. She was preceded in death by sister Gwen Guilfoil and brother Tommy Hammons.

Kayla Noel Carter, 19, died Saturday, Jan. 19. She was born March 4, 1993, in Lexington to Sam and Jennifer Carter. Kayla was a graduate of East Jessamine High School, member of Southland Christian Church and an annual Jesus Prom participant. In addition to her parents, Kayla is survived by her brother, Austin Carter; paternal grandmother Kathy Carter; paternal grandfather Zac and wife Linda Carter; aunt Margaret and husband Mark Addison; and uncles Paul Hall Jr., Eugene Hall, and Will and wife Sherry Carter.

Recent births at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center include: Sept. 17: A boy, Nathaniel Dwight, to Kayla and Mark Alcorn Jr. of Danville. A girl, Jamie, to Melanie and Jordan Bowen of Danville. Sept. 18: A girl, Kenzie Beth, to April and Travis McFalls of Kings Mountain. Sept. 19: A boy, Asher Quaid, to Melody and Angelo Blackwood of Liberty. A girl, Haylo Haven, to Tiffany and Leonard Ringling of Danville. A girl, Calliope Julia Peebles, to Stacey Peebles and Richard Power of Danville.

Timothy Manuel, 37, husband of Stephanie Hagan Manuel and father of Tiara and Ryan Manuel, of Forest Elliott Drive died Nov. 8 after a lengthy illness. He was a former employee of Ruggles Sign Co. Additional survivors include his parents, Michael Manuel and Sheila Siler; a special niece and nephew, Kayla and Chase Hagan; a cousin he considered a brother, James and wife Tammy Naylor; his in-laws, Tommy and Margaret Hagan; and a brother-in-law, Chad and wife Virginia Hagan. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Betts & West Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Riley officiating.

William O'Neal “Bill” Terwilliger, 77, of Winchester, husband of Dona Faye Cary Terwilliger, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington.   Mr. Terwilliger was born in Fisher, Ark., on Feb. 8, 1934 to the late Thomas and Alice Sanders Terwilliger. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Forestry and the former owner of the PDQ Market. He was a member of the Grace Bible Church where he and Dona introduced the Angel Food Ministry and were actively involved in the program.

Recent births at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Cente r include: Jan. 6: A girl, Elizabeth Mae, to Heather Scott Morton of Danville. Jan. 21: A boy, Benjamin Noah, to Corinne and Jason Dean of Danville. Jan. 27: A bou, Robert Jayden ,to Tiffany and Christopher Woodward of Danville. Jan. 29: A boy, Levi Cole, to Kayla and Steven Sanford of Harrodsburg. Jan. 30: A girl, Ivy Dannielle Lacy Marie, to Vinnie and Greg Allen of Liberty. A boy, Caden Dale, to Amanda Lyons of Harrodsburg.

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center July 11: A boy, Gavin Keith Coffman to Brittany Hatfield of Danville. July 10: A boy, Hunter Allen Followell to Rachel and Clint Followell of Danville. July 9: A girl, Journi Maelynn Sivis to Mandy and Justin Sivis of Junction City. A girl, Natalee Owens to Susan Lewis of Harrodsburg. July 8: A girl, Karissa Lee Scott to Lavonda Scott of Danville. A boy, Jayden Xavier Clark to Mary Francis of Harrodsburg. July 7: A girl, Samara Maolin Viveros to Patricia and Victor Viveros of Danville.

The "Dress Up For Jesus" service will be held this Saturday, April 5 at 6 p.m. at the Maple Street Baptist Church in Somerset. Donations are $25 per person. Contact Ms. Barthenia Brown if anyone is interested in attending. Rev. James Barleston will be the host pastor and moderator. Ms. Brown is the South District president. The annual extension update and dinner, sponsored by the UK Extension Office, KSU and the Lincoln County Extension office will be held at the Boneyville Baptist Church Tuesday, April 8 beginning at 4 p.m. There will also be free health screenings provided by Ephraim McDowell Health and a variety of topics will be discussed.