Obituaries published in the Jessamine Journal 6.6.19

Published 10:38 am Thursday, June 6, 2019

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Clifton Ray Bradshaw
July 23, 1935-May 29, 2019
Clifton Ray Bradshaw, 83, loving husband of Phyllis Ann Cobb Bradshaw for 62 years, left his earthly home on Wednesday, May 29. He was born in Fayette County, the second of five children, on July 23, 1935, to the late Avon, Sr. and Fannie Spigles Bradshaw. “Ray” was a charter member of Edgewood Baptist Church, where he served as church clerk for 35 years, Deacon and Deacon Emeritis. For many years, he visited the sick in local nursing homes and took them church bulletins weekly. He loved working outdoors and always kept his yard and flowers beautiful. He was a veteran of the US Army having obtained the rank of Spc 4 and served overseas from 1957-1959 and received the Good Conduct Medal. He also served from 1959-1962 in the National Guard. As a youngster, he was active in the 4H and FFA and one of four brothers who all received the American Farmers Award in FFA under the guidance of the late Harlan Veal. He was a Purchasing Agent with the University of Kentucky for 35 years and a Night Manager at Thompson’s Foodtown for 20 years. He leaves his memories with his loving wife Phyllis Ann Cobb Bradshaw, daughter Robin Elizabeth (Shaun) Martin of Frankfort, daughter Ann Marie (Randy) Shelley of Wilmore, grandchildren Lauren Elizabeth Shelley and Benjamin Ray Shelley, sister Anna Elizabeth Bradshaw, brother Cecil Dean (Helen) Bradshaw, sister-in-law Lena Bradshaw, niece Roxanne (Bill) Sparks, niece Jane (Ryan) Woodward and many other family members. He was preceeded in death by a brother Avon Bradshaw, Jr., a brother and his wife Billy Lee and Marilyn Bradshaw. A Service of Remembrance will be held Tuesday, June 4, at 11:00 at Edgewood Baptist Church, 717 South Main Street Nicholasville. His family will greet friends from 4-8 p.m. at the church on Monday, June 3. Pall bearers will be Shaun Martin, Randy Shelley, Ben Shelley, Paul (Sankie) Bingham, Cecil Bradshaw, Gordon Cobb, Doug Downing and Bob Nicholson. Honorary Pall Bearers will be the Deacons of Edgewood Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Edgewood Baptist Church. There will be some rough days, with teary eyes and hearts of blue. But let the love of so many years carry us the rest of the way. Because this is not forever and our souls will meet again one day! Hager & Cundiff is honored to be chosen to care for the Bradshaw Family. Obituary lovingly submitted by Ray’s family.

B. Jane Burton
July 12, 1947-May 28, 2019
B. Jane Burton of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at home with her family. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky, July 12, 1947, to the late Fred and the late Charlotte Fisher. She was a retired Loan officer from Citi Financial. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Nicholasville Kentucky.She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Kathlina, Crown Point, Indiana; her son Kevin Burton of Barbourville, Kentucky; son-in-law Tim Kathlina; three grandsons Chase Kathlina, Austin Kathlina and Grayson Burton; nieces Penny Neal, Bowling Green; Tami Minton (Jim), Bowling Green; three nephews; Michael Wilson Jr., Bowling Green, Shawn Wilson (Jamie), Bowling Green, Nick Wilson Louisville, Kentucky.At her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society.

Elvia Louise Webb
Jan. 19, 1945-May 28, 2019
Elvia “Kitty” Webb, 74, widow of Billy Joe, died Tuesday, services were 12 p.m., Friday May 31 at Betts & West Funeral Home. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

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Lloyd Ray Cobb
August 13, 1951-May 26, 2019
Lloyd Ray Cobb, 67, died Sunday. Services were held 7:00 p.m., Friday, Betts & West Funeral Home. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Burial in Cobb Cemetery.

Sidney Nelson Dykes
March 1, 1943-May 31, 2019
Sidney Nelson Dykes, 76, died Friday. Memorial services at a later date. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dykes family.