Versailles

The Joy-XYZ Group traveled to Versailles Tuesday for lunch at the Railroad Restaurant in the old depot. As the group enjoyed the spacious depot restaurant and the special, delicious and rare foods such as Derby pie and peanut butter pie, they learned that regular train service began in September of 1885 at this train stop. Before the group ate, Ethel Vance gave the blessing. Lunch was served to Vernon Shearer, Dorothy Foster, Louise Hll, Vance, Mary Rowe, Boo Baldwin, group coordinator, Bernice Roberts, and Judy Masters.

Prep cross country at Woodford County Park, Versailles BOYS RESULTS Team standings - 1. Lexington Christian 63; 2. Harrison County 72; 3. Woodford County 83; 4. Tates Creek 113; 5. Mercer County 114; 6. Nelson County 138; 7. Anderson County 176; 8. Lafayette 192; 9. Western Hills 200; 10. Bryan Station 279. Winner - Devin Davenport, Anderson County, 17:57. MERCER - 7. Keita Uchida 18:41; 13. Jim Bob Mangum 19:22; 19. Jeffrey Kirkland 19:47; 32. Hagen Jackson 20:13; 57. John McMaine 21:35; 65. Wes Underwood 21:56; 71. Isaac Bosse 22:06; 87. Jonathan Moore 22:38; 91. Joe Mangum 22:53; 123. Will Bates 30:46; 125. Austin Huff 30:58.

BOYS Team scores - 1. Woodford County 154; 2. Boyle County 105. 200 medley relay - 2. Boyle County (Owen Stone, John Anderson, Andrew Tuggle, Daniel Bastin) 1:55.66. 200 freestyle - 3. Tuggle 2:02.80. 200 individual medley - 2. Anderson 2:23.80; 3. Nolan Stone 2:25.91. 50 freestyle - 1. Bastin 23.37. 100 butterfly - 3. Cody Goode 1:05.35. 100 freestyle - 1. Bastin 51.45. 500 freestyle - 2. O. Stone 5:33.

Brenda Sue Tucker Robinson Houp, 61, of Nicholasville, daughter of Aliene Raider Tucker of Versailles and the late Henry Tucker, died Thursday March 6 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Woodford County Sept. 3, 1946, she was a former cashier supervisor at Kroger in Versailles. Besides her mother she is survived by one son, Brad Houp Jr., two daughters, Kimberly Alaine Robinson and Heather Marie Houp all of Nicholasville, six sisters, Henrietta and husband Bobby Carpenter of Versailles, Rita and husband Phillip Reed of Versailles, Glenda Tucker of Lexington, Kay Tucker of Versailles, Cheryl and husband Eddie Thompson of Versailles and Susan Tucker of Versailles, one brother, Allan and wife Karen Tucker of Lawrenceburg.

DEVON LEE AND DERRICK RYAN CLEM Billy and Amanda Clem of Versailles announce the birth of their twin sons, Devon Lee and Derrick Ryan Clem. They were born July 23 at Central Baptist Hospital. Their grandparents are Terri Timberland of Versailles and Clayton Estes of Winchester. Their great-grandparents are Betty Isaacs and Franklin Isaacs of Winchester.

Ronald Howard Rousey, 61, of Versailles, died Wednesday, Oct. 29 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. A native of Casey County, he was born Dec. 2, 1946 to Howard and Helen Sharp Rousey of Danville (formerly of Casey County). He was a Baptist and a former partner of R & R Drywall and Acoustics, Inc. in Lexington. Other survivors include his wife, Jolean Warren Rousey of Versailles; one daughter, Brittany Jean Rousey of Versailles; one son, Michael Shane Rousey of Versailles; one step son, Dustin Allen Flannery of Versailles; and one brother, William L. "Billy" (Lois)

Scott-Payne Corey Scott of Nicholasville and Jason Payne of Versailles announce their engagement. The couple will be married on June 23 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Versailles. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Scott of Nicholasville. She is a graduate of West Jessamine High School and is attending Boyce College. She is employed at Starbucks. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Payne of Versailles. He is a graduate of Woodford County High School and is attending Boyce College.

In a Sun Scene brief on Friday, "Estes graduates from academy," Amanda Estes' parents were listed incorrectly. She is the daughter of Dewie Estes of Winchester and Terri Timberman of Versailles.

Sixth District U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, explains the different branches of the federal government Monday to fifth-grade students at Shearer Elementary School.

Essie Starnes Jewell, 82, widow of William Gerald Jewell, died Thursday Sept. 24, 2009. Essie was born June 1, 1928, in Lincoln County to the late Thomas and Maude Martin Starnes. Survivors are four children, Rita Jewell of Versailles, Gerald Jewell of Wilmore, Teresa and husband Terry Lowry of Harrodsburg and Jeff and wife Cindy Jewell of Versailles, three grandchildren, Stevie Jewell and Tara Lowry of Harrodsburg and Josh Jewell of Versailles, two great-grandchildren, Lorn and William Jewell of Versailles, a sister, Roberta and husband Danny Anderson of Nicholasville, a stepbrother, Eugene Powers of Lancaster, a special niece, Rena Cromer of Nicholasville and other family members.

Hazel Jean Shields Centers, 75, died Wednesday, April 10. She was born in Versailles to Raymond and Crystal D. Wise Shields Sr. Hazel and Venard celebrated 58 years of marriage together. Their lives touched many people through their caring nature and a front door that was always welcoming to friends and family. She is survived by her sons, Michael and wife Patti Centers, and Gregg Davis and wife Tammie Centers, both of Nicholasville; brothers John Wayne and wife Brenda Shields, Ray and wife Georgia Shields, and Bob and wife Susie Shields; and grandchildren Jordan Davis Centers and Noah Poor.

Beulah Bell Adams, 89, of Winchester, widow of Forrest C. Adams, passed away Tuesday at the Mayfair Manor in Lexington. A native of Estill County, Ky., she was born April 12, 1923, to the late Harley and Bertha Tipton Jones. She is survived by one son, Dr. Wayne (Darnell) Adams of Meridian, Miss., two daughters, Marjorie Hackworth of Clark County and Betty Perkins of Winchester; one brother, C.E. Jones of Versailles; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. until the hour of services at the funeral home.

Mae Brandenburg passed away Monday at the Taylor Manor in Versailles. Arrangements are incomplete with the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St.

Vickie Norris of Nicholasville and Randall and Kay Norris of Columbus, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Elizabeth Norris, to Matthew Scott Lytle, son of Jeff and Sandy Lytle of Nicholasville. The future bride is a 2008 graduate of East Jessamine High School and recently became a certified dental assistant through The Institute of Dental Technology. She is currently employed by Hendricks Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Lexington, and is also a nanny in Versailles.

Dec. 27, 1987 Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Berryman, Roanoke, Va., are holiday guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert¿H. Berryman, Old Boonesboro Road, and other relatives here. Mrs. Imogene Casteel, H. Wayne Smith and Mr. and Mrs. William Estes have returned to their homes here after attending the 80th birthday celebration of their uncle and brother, Bennie Estes, Sunday in Dayton, Ohio. Wanda Baber Johnson, 124 Dan Drive, Versailles, formerly of Winchester, is one of 29 outstanding students at Georgetown College who has been tapped for membership in the 1987-88 “Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” WASHINGTON (AP)

Winifred Ann Carpenter, 87, died Saturday, Sept. 1, in Lexington.  Born Aug. 11, 1925, Winifred was a daughter of the late Denver and Virginia Carter. She was a retired assembly line worker for Certified Brake and a member of South Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Charles (Kay) Carpenter of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Donna Carpenter (Gary) Scott of Mackville; two sisters, Hilda Whalen of Versailles, and Charlotee Carrier of Georgetown; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren;  five step great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were Sept.

Eugene Noel, 81, of Winchester, widower of Patricia A. Noel, passed away Friday at the Mayfair Manor in Lexington. A native of Midway, he was born Jan. 20, 1931, to the late Paul and Willa Childers Noel. He was a United States Air Force veteran during the Korean War. He retired after 28 years of service from IBM, and was a member of Central Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Greg Noel, of Lexington, and Gene (Betsy) Noel of Nicholasville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy (Marie)

Marvin Lee Lovins Sr., 73, of Crab Orchard, passed away Friday, July 27. Born Sept. 16, 1938, in Somerset, Marvin was a  son of the late Louis Herbert and Mary Frances Tull Lovins.  He was a self-employed body shop worker. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Thomas and Henry Roger Lovins. Survivors include three sons, Randy Dale, Jeffery Allen  and Marvin Lee Lovins, Jr. all of Versailles; one daughter, Anita Sue Bast of Versailles; three brothers, Eddie B. Lovins, Sr. of Somerset, Ralph Dennis Lovins of Murphy, N.C. and Gary Norman Lovins of Nashville, Ind.; one sister, Maudie Virginia Medaris of Columbus, Ind.; a very special friend, Lela McWhorter of Crab Orchard; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Kevin Lee Harris, 44, of Crab Orchard, died Sunday, March 4. Born June 25, 1967, in Lancaster, Kevin was a son of Jesse and Brenda Shelton Harris. He was a member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church, a former truck driver for R & R Farms in Harrodsburg and an Army veteran. Other survivors include his wife, Donna  Maupin Harris; a daughter, Laura (Aaron) Jones of San Antonio, Texas; a step son, Brandon Lee Elam; a brother, Jesse (Melissa) Harris of Versailles; and two nieces,  Kristen and Hannah Harris of Versailles.

Sixth District U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Versailles, explains the different branches of the federal government Monday to fifth-grade students at Shearer Elementary School.