the children's voice

A Publication of The Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes • April/May 2021

Read the joyful conclusion to the McNeil's adoption story on page 12.

OFFERING OF HOPEfor 5th Sunday

May 30, 2021

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From the President's Desk

I am a list maker—big and small, long and short, daily and long term.

One of the major items on our list at the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes for 2021 is to complete the Build With Us Capital Campaign for the Nicholasville campus.

This campus is instrumental to our ministry. It allows us to serve a greater number of families by expanding our community-based services, which are desperately needed. Our residential youth and agency staff have enjoyed this campus for over three years. The lovely setting has been a real plus during the difficult

months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently, my reading has included the Biblical books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Together these leaders are joined with God and the people of Israel to rebuild Jerusalem after they returned from exile. It is a rich text full of stories of challenges but also hope.

While I have read these books many times, the importance of the strength and determination of the community is so present in my current reading.

I am thankful for previous leadership at KyUMH who cast this vision for a

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new campus, and I know as we step forward to retire the debt that we don’t do it alone. Just like Ezra and Nehemiah didn’t step into their building project without God and their community, our KyUMH family is essential to finishing the campaign.

Will you Build With Us? Learn more about the campus at kyumh.org/BuildWithUs. Thank you for considering your part in helping us finish strong.

"Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it." Ezra 10:4

by Julie Hager Love, President/CEO

Our Speaking Team is Ready!

President/CEORev. Julie Hager Love

Public RelationsRebecca Hurshman [email protected]

The Children’s Voice is published every 5th Sunday month by The Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes (incorporated as The Methodist Home of Kentucky), a ministry of the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church. We serve children and families throughout Kentucky.

The Children’s Voice is freely distributed to all interested persons.

Contact the Nicholasville Campus for a subscription or to change an address: [email protected]

or mail to one of our campuses:

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Our Belief

We believe every individual is an individual of worth, entitled to God's gift of wholeness of life.

The Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes is accredited through the national Council on Accreditation (COA).

We serve persons regardless of race, ethnicity, economic status, sex or religion.

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Celebrate your involvement in the ministry of the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes by inviting a speaker to share a sermon or mission moment with your church or group. We can visit in

person or online! Contact us at [email protected] or (859) 523-3001.

Melinda Ryles-Smith Jessica Fleck Ralph Young Rebecca HurshmanRev. Julie Hager Love

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March of 2020 caused many of us to re-imagine the way we lived our daily lives. For a few weeks, life seemed to slam to a stop as we all looked on the future with trepidation.

At the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes (KyUMH), our youth had to stop seeing their families and volunteers in person. Because many of our youth are medically fragile, contact with the virus could be deadly for them, and keeping them safe has been our top priority. However, it was clear that the kids still needed the love and support of our volunteers.

One step at a time, we moved each mentor for each child onto Zoom. We were blessed to receive a grant from our partner Orphan Care Alliance to obtain more computers and develop several different video conferencing accounts so that multiple children could connect with their mentors at the same time.

With intrepid resiliency and steady love, each mentor made the switch. Soon, we began bringing on new volunteers via video

Finding New Ways to ConnectHow volunteers made our youth feel loved this year

conferencing, allowing us to engage mentors from across the state! Volunteers started caring for kids they had never met in person.

Watching each mentor figure out how to cherish their mentee via Zoom was inspiring. They introduced our kids to their family members, and some of them

even play games virtually. Young people who missed their pets from home were able to interact in a small way with their mentors’ pets online. You should have seen their faces—full of delight!

In conjunction with Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS), we were also able to onboard

several new interns. Many ATS students’ internships were cancelled, but KyUMH was able to offer them a place to serve. Our interns provided activities, Bible studies, church services, emotional support and fun events at the Nicholasville and Lexington campuses.

While we weren’t able to continue having in-person birthday parties, a beloved tradition for our youth, our partner nonprofit EPIC Celebrations faithfully provided birthday cakes for many youth. These were home-baked for each child with their favorite flavors and colors to celebrate their special day.

In February 2021, a young man came to KyUMH from a placement where his birthday was not celebrated. EPIC baked a cake for him just a few days after he arrived, so he would know he was loved and celebrated as a child of God.

Lastly, we have had some wonderful people continue to help us in the office and around campus, staying distant from the kids. They’ve safely stuffed thousands of individual letters to people like you.

Because of you, we’ve made it through 150 years of challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no different. We are grateful for our family from all over Kentucky who surrounds God’s kids who need his love.

by Jessica Fleck, Volunteer Coordinator

Because of you, we've made it through 150 years of challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic has been no

different.

Jess Fleck, center, receives two new laptops from Orphan Care Alliance.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

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1946The name of the Home was changed to, "The Methodist

Home of Kentucky, Incorporated."

As the ministry of the Home grew, the original Louisville Home became overcrowded. In 1931, the Home “family”

of 56 children and a small staff moved to a spacious 123-acre farm in Versailles, Kentucky.

JUNE 15, 1931

AUGUST 1929The Great Depression begins

1921 1931 1941

SEPTEMBER 1, 1939 - SEPTEMBER 2, 1945

World War Two

1935 A two room school house was built on the Versailles campus.

After the children began attending the public schools in Versailles, the two rooms were converted into a chapel

and library.

The Home accepted a 366-acre improved farm located near

Franklin, Kentucky. This farm was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lewis

for use as an orphans' home. The one building there was to be used to house 25 to 30 girls, ages 12 to 18.

It remained in operation until 1955.

JULY 13,1939

Building in VersaillesKyUMH was founded in 1871, and celebrates 150 years of hope in 2021.

In this issue of the Children's Voice, we focus on our history from 1921-1971. To view a full time line, visit KyUMH.org/150


1951 1961 1971

1946The name of the Home was changed to, "The Methodist

Home of Kentucky, Incorporated."

Sweazy Hall, a dormitory for older girls, was officially dedicated. The

building was named in honor of the Superintendent and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Sweazy.

APRIL 3, 1960

1958Civil Rights

Movement Begins

The Korean War Ernest Edison West, who grew up

at the Home, received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the war.

1950 - 1953

SEPTEMBER 19,1970The Averitt Cottage for Boys was

dedicated, named in honor of the current Superintendent, Dr. James W. Averitt.

The Administration Building and Matt Rogers

House were dedicated.

APRIL 6, 1967

As a member of our family, help celebrate our birthday!

Get in touch, or show us how you celebrate:

[email protected]

Share your KyUMH memories, stories and photos via social media or email.

Become a prayer partner on behalf of our youth and staff and change their futures!

Help your kids connect with a mission of service: share our coloring pages with them. Download from our website.

See the impact of your support over the past 150 years by viewing our photo albums.

Help us launch into the next 150 years by giving a gift to the Build With Us Capital Campaign.

When it’s safe to gather, celebrate with cake, streamers and confetti with your church or small group. Send us a photo!

Invite a KyUMH staff member to share with your church or small group and connect our family to yours.

Read inspiring stories and emotional wellness tips by following us on social media or subscribing to our newsletter.

Explore ways to become a volunteer—even remotely—at KyUMH.org/Volunteer

Remind the youth we serve they have a KyUMH family who loves them by sending a quilt.

Become an Angel Sponsor and give $150 weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.

Display a KyUMH static window cling for your car to share your support for our mission. Contact us to request one!

Celebrate your birthday by asking friends and family for gifts in your honor to KyUMH.

Celebrating 150 years!

A history built on compassion

View photo albums, share your memories, download activities

or give a birthday gift at kyumh.org/150


On March 18, 1871, KyUMH's powerful ministry began due to the determination of compassionate Christians who could not bear to see widows and orphans struggle to survive. Throughout these 150 years, five generations have continued to support this ministry. Because of their leadership, thousands of children have come through our doors to receive love, shelter, and healing.

In the 31 years that I have served here, I have been blessed to know so many of those compassionate people who were integral to sustaining this ministry. One of those special people was Grace Evelyn Miller from Elkton, KY.

For decades, Ms. Miller supported KyUMH every year with gifts for the Fifth Sunday Offerings and with memorial and honor gifts. Her vocation was school teacher.

Ms. Miller passed in April 2020. She left specific bequests to 15 different people and places, and named KyUMH as the beneficiary for the residue of her estate. Her estate is still in the process of being settled, but, by the estimation of the attorney, the portion coming to KyUMH is so generous that it will be the largest bequest we have ever received.

Ms. Miller’s life was one dedicated to educating and caring for children. Thanks to her bequest, she will continue to care for and change the lives of young people for years to come.

I am humbled to work in a ministry where, over the years, I have seen so many lives transformed and worked with so many passionate donors. Thank you for your part in supporting the young people we serve!

by Melinda Ryles-Smith, Vice President of Development

Ms. Miller's generous bequest will continue to care for and change the lives

of young people for years to come.

Celebrating 150 years!

A history built on compassion

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Finish Building With us!Finish Building With us!

We are excited to be nearing the end of our Build with Us Capital Campaign to move our Versailles Campus to our brand new facilities in Nicholasville. With this new campus, we can better meet the complex needs of children with histories of abuse and neglect.

Our services are more essential than ever. Kentucky had the highest rate of child

by Melinda Ryles-Smith, Vice President of Development

abuse nationwide from 2017-2019, and has been in the top three highest rates for several years.1

Our Nicholasville campus is essential to our efforts to respond to this crisis. The state-of-the-art facilities give a safe home for our youth to heal from their pasts. This campus also has allowed us to expand our community-based programs. Through early-intervention treatment, we seek to keep families together and prevent future abuse or neglect.

Kentucky children were victims of abuse or neglect in 2019 (20,130 children total).1

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we are only $1.2 million away from being able to "put a bow on it" and complete the funding for the beautiful Nicholasville campus. By reaching our goal, we will be well-positioned to serve more youth and families than ever before.

We need your help to obtain the last $1.2 million toward completion of the Build With Us Campaign. We have several naming opportunities left! There is a

particular beauty of placing your name on a part of the Nicholasville campus. It allows the youth to see the tremendous love and support of so many special friends like you as they go about their daily lives. We have naming opportunities ranging from $3,000 and up still available.

If you would like more information on supporting the Capital Campaign, please reach out to us via phone (859) 523-3001 or email at [email protected].

Kentucky's children are depending on us.

1. Department of Health and Human Services Child Maltreatment Report 2019

11 in 5050 29%29%Since moving to the Nicholasville campus, our community-based programs have grown

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ALUMNI FEATURE

David grew up in a loving household with his mother, father and younger brother. "We realized we were poor," David remembers, "but that did not really matter. We were like most kids—young and wild."

Throughout his childhood, David's mother was hospitalized several times for mental breakdowns. His father worked hard to provide for his family, sometimes seven days a week at two jobs. It was extremely difficult for him to care of his sons while his wife was in the hospital.

Without parental oversight, at age 13, David and his brother mischievously began skipping school. After two months, Child Protective Services intervened and determined David and his brother were to be sent to the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes (KyUMH).

by Rebecca Hurshman, Communications/Public Relations Coordinator

ABOVE: Photos of David (striped shirt), age 14, from the Children's Voice in 1978; A current photo of David.

"We were not happy about going to KyUMH at all," David says. The day the two boys were to move, they rode the city bus all over town, hoping to escape the authorities who were waiting for them at home.

When David first arrived, he felt abandoned. He saw KyUMH as the place that took him away from his family. The longer he spent at our Versailles campus, the more David learned to see the good in his situation.

At a crucial point of his development as a teenager, KyUMH provided him with holistic support: nutritious meals, ample opportunities for recreation, weekly counseling and a community of staff who cared for him.

David's house parents had a tremendous impact. He remembers one of them saying, "I'm not your

mother, and I'll never be your mother, but I am here for you." This conversation has stayed with him decades after leaving KyUMH.

KyUMH gave David a foundation of care which helped him succeed. He excelled in school, making honor roll and achieving all A's some semesters. "It pushed me to try even harder because I was being recognized for doing well," he says.

David developed strong work ethic through his daily chores in the cottage and around campus, and learned how to interact with people from different backgrounds as he made friends with the other boys his age. "I always

"I always have fond memories of

KyUMH."

have fond memories of KyUMH," he says now.

After graduating high school, David attended Eastern Kentucky University for two years, which he says he would not have had the opportunity to do without support from KyUMH's educational director. David then transitioned into the workforce, and has been a licensed optician with the Lexington Veteran Affairs system for 30 years.

David has stayed connected to KyUMH throughout the years. He attended several Annual Day celebrations at the Versailles campus. He had the opportunity to meet a few residents, and he gave them this advice about making the best of their time at KyUMH: "Just look at all the good things you have and all the people who are doing their best to help you."

Seeing the GoodWhile leaving his family home was challenging, KyUMH's holistic care helped David see the good in his new life.

David in high school


MEMORIAL GIFTSDecember 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

W. R. Abbott ..................Glen & Pam Perkinson Merle & Lana Westrick

Ivan E. Adams ...............Gary & Pamela Norman

Neil Adams ....................Setsuko Adams

Walter Adams ................Setsuko Adams

James Alva Applegate .Rev. James Finch

Nancy Applegate ..........Brenda Chinn

Cadle & Margaret Asbury .......................Bill & Pam Stofer

John E. Ballard .............Joyce A. Ballard

Howard & Agnus Barnett .......................Mary Margaret Nagle

Bruce Barnum ...............Sherry Rodgers

Mildred Barnum ............Sherry Rodgers

Rev. P. T. Barnum .........Sherry Rodgers

Barry Benham ...............Susan D. Turner

Louella Benham ............Susan D. Turner

Sue Benham ..................Susan Turner

Bethel Benton ...............LaDonna Smith

Joann Berry ..................Dr. & Mrs. E. Ray Throckmorton

Joann Hitt Berry ...........Phyllis B. Hester

Bernice Ann Best .........Alton G. Best ..............Jim & Ray Anne Best

Mary Ann Black ............Jane Ellen Epperson

Rev. Waldemar & Mrs. Pauline Bobrowski ...Eric & Gail Reichert

Danny Boling ................Peggy Boling

Allen Booth ...................Ines J. Applegate

Martha Borden ..............Rev. Richard Chamberlin

Edna Boswell ................Align Wealth Management Julie Martin

Ralph Boswell ...............Sondra Fischer

J. R. & Bernice Bowen .Robin Bowen

Michael Dean Bowling .Middlesboro Covenant-Faith Circle Patsy Wilson

Raymond & Kathleen Branstetter ................Greg & Laura Branstetter

Eleanor Brinson ............Donald B. Davis .........Mr. & Mrs. David Shore

Donna Brown ................Lucy Clausen .............John & Charlene Ellis Shirley Greener ..........Sue Hall .....................Lillian Powell & Dorothy Hedges .........Ernie & Doris Hiser ....Ronald & Lisa Hout ....Bill & Susan McIntosh Janice Morgan ..........Jim & Shirley Powell ..Elizabeth Stark ..........Don & Betty Taylor ....Sylvia Tomlison .........Scott & Debbie Walker

Martha Brown ...............Carrie Patterson

Mary Virginia Brown .....Butch & Becky Clayton

MaryLee Hall Buck .......Dan & Mary Buck

Ray & Betty Burke ........Jennifer A. Williams

Don & Glenna Burton ...Lee Young

James Burton ...............Beverly K. Burton

Norma Butler .................Dale & Sara Gray Smiths Grove UMC

Earl C. Callaham ...........Robert & Ellen Sutherland

Bruce Campbell ............Linda H. Walker

Cathie Ann Campbell ...Margaret Smith

Jay Campbell ................Robert & Virginia Harbison

Odest & Laura Cannon George Cannon

Barbara B. Carter .........Omer Carter

Joseph P. Carver ..........John & Jenny Carver .Ruth Carver

Mary Kathryn 'Kat' Certain .......................Tommy & Zella Wallace

Former Members of Cerulean UMC ..........Donnie & Linda Pogue

Lowell B. Chesnut ........Rev. David & Mrs. Sharon Gross

Virgil Childers ...............Mark & Debra Hargis

June & Thelma Clarke ..Thomas R. Clarke

Scotty Cline ...................Penny Cline

Bettie B. Cochran .........Cathy L. Cochran

Bob & Margie Cochran Chad Wortham

Evelyn Cole ...................Emerson Plummer

Rev. Edward 'Buddy' Coleman ....................Ransom & Betty Cooper

Edythe 'Edie' Coleman .John & Jo-Ann Smith Yeargins Chapel UMC

Paul Balof Coleman, Sr. Cheryl Coleman Kelly

Martha Collins ...............Linda C. Bendorf Megan Pizarro

George & Mildred Colvin ........................Randall Colvin

Ashley Beth Hamilton Combs .......................Covenant UMC-Faith Circle

Randy Congdon ............Linda H. Walker

Ken Coomer, Sr. ...........Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Coomer .....................Linda F. Coomer

George & Agnes Cox ...Anthony & Glenda Jevans

Carolyn Cracraft ...........Mike & Kay Watts

Jim & Alma Creger .......Noah & Lucille Gregory

Matthew Creger ............Noah & Lucille Gregory

Phyllis J. Crimm ...........Dale & Cindy Anderson ...................Staff & Directors of Big I Kentucky .................Ronald E. Crimm ......Lunette Dearen ..........Danny & Sue Ford ....Valerie A. Gratzer ......Martha Ann Harris .....Henrida T. Holloway ..Rebecca Jackson ......Homer W. Lacy, Jr. ....Ruth Lalley ................Edith Matthews .........David, Vickie & Jenny Miracle ......................W. Keith Poole Warren Poole ............Harold & Marianna Raffensperger & Family .......................Don & Leslie Raffensperger ...........Rueff & Associates ....Mr. & Mrs. William Rybak ........................Randy & Ruth Salley .Barbara Simpson ......Jack & Mary Smith ....Mark & Susan Smithson ...................Sandra Stine .............James & Lelia Sublett Nancy Tucker ............Nancy & Nancy Lee Tyler ..........................Nancy L. Tyler ...........Carolyn Wallace ........Dr. & Mrs. Jim Wheeler .....................Howard & Helen Willen & Family ....................Karen Wittmer ...........The Family of June Fender Wyatt

Dr. Carl E. Crimm, Jr. ...Ronald Crimm

Dorothy Crisologo ........Anthony & Glenda Jevans

Lorraine Criswell ..........Noah & Lucille Gregory ......................Beulah H. Taylor

Myrtlene Cunningham ..Pam Witty

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Nancy Daffron ...............Dennis Flowers

Margaret Daniel ............Robert & Ellen Sutherland

Dr. Joseph Daugherty ..Maryalice Markesbery

Dr. Lea Ann Davenport Bill & Ann Davenport

George & Dorothy Davidson, Jr. .............George & Mary Davidson

Lori Cline Davis ............Penny Cline

Scott Dean .....................Carrie Patterson

Cynthia Deaton .............Gordon & Clarice Talk

Glenn Deaton ................Beulah H. Taylor

Marge Denny .................Carl & Vicki Greenup

Mary Jo Dew .................Clyde & Linda Nealy

Dr. Bob DeWeese ..........Ron & Phyllis Crimm .Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hale

Margaret L. Dill .............Larry & Jonna Gish

Chester & Hazel Dillon .Ruth D. Marshall

Charlotte Toler Ditty .....Lacey Thomason

Don Draper ....................Dr. J. Charles & Mrs. Margaret Schertzinger

Judy Dudgeon ..............Jane D. Arnold

Jim Dunn .......................Jane Ellen Epperson

Dr. Donald Durham .......Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Bill Moore .........................Mary Margaret Nagle

Donald & Jean Durham Gary & Donna Thompson

John & Frances Dutill ..Sid & Margaret Galbaugh

Brian Scott Dwelly ........Jackie & Vera Dwelly

Ken Easley ....................John Easley

Buster Edwards ............Sammye B. Graven

Kathleen C. Edwards ...William R. Edwards

Rev. Jack & Mrs. Janice Ellis ............................Bernice Plummer

Norma Emerson ............Danny Stewart

Nora Arnold Emmons ..Barbara K. Braun

Joe England ..................Dorothy B. England

Bea Evans .....................Jeff & Cindy Foster

Billy Everett ...................Judy Everett

Danny Faulconer ..........Wayne & Lisa Oates

Donald Field ..................Alexandria UMC

Owen Fielding ...............Jared Mattingly

Sue Flowers ..................Lois Goldsmith

Roger Dale Ford ...........Robert & Ellen Sutherland

Tom A. Foster ...............Martha E. Foster

Donald B. Frank ............Mike & Tammy Kinstler

Lorene Free ...................Maryalice Markesbery

Carl Frederick Freyvogel ..................Mr. & Mrs. Frank Greathouse ................Lewisport UMC

Letha Frost ....................Sarah M. Colwell ........Sammye B. Graven ....Marjorie Miller ...........1st UMC Scottsville-Kingdom SS Class

Kelly & Mildred Fryman Jane Saunders

Valoise Fuller ................Eulene Stokes

Bertha Fultz ...................Linda Browning ..........Beulah H. Taylor ........Jared Mattingly

Alice G. Gar ...................Jim & Mary Carter

Sonya Gardner ..............Rebecca Gardner

John W. Garrison .........Delores J. Garrison

Dr. Jerry Gearhart .........Jared Mattingly

Sandy Gilbert ................Steve & Kelly Wanta

Clarence Gillispie .........Gary & Nancy Hill

Jimmy Ginter ................Bob & Susan Butler

Kathryn Goheen ...........Butch & Becky Clayton Questions?

Rev. Fred Goodwin .......Carla Easley

William E. Gordon ........Sonja Gordon

Genella Campbell Gover .........................Jim King ....................Jean Watkins

Jewell & Jane Greenwood ...............Greg & Kim Greenwood

Elsie Gregory ................Noah & Lucille Gregory

Lorraine Gribbens ........Anthony & Glenda Jevans

Rev. Michael Grimes ....McMurray Chapel UMC

Josie Grindstaff ............Larry Harney

John S. Grutza III ..........Gaylord & Mary Middleton

Charles E. Gunnoe .......Carrollton UMC

Marilyn Gutterridge ......Tim & Julie Kittell

Barbara Haley ...............Griff, Lauren, Brian, Rachel & Rebecca Griffin .........................Gene & Janice Watson

Bill & Alice Hall .............Noah & Lucille Gregory

Edwin & Vivian Hall ......Dede Newcomb

Robert Bennett Hall ......Gaylord & Mary Middleton

William 'Bill' Hall ...........John & Louise Girvin ..Gaylord & Mary Middleton ..................Marcia Woodward

Glenn Hampton .............Pat Sholar

Bea Hardin ....................Hampton UMC

David A. Harkleroad .....Juanice Gillespie & Dennis Hacker

Charlotte Harris ............Immanuel UMC-Deborah Circle ..........Jeffery & Candice Rice

Dianne Harris ................Noah & Lucille Gregory .....................Beulah H. Taylor

Rev. J. C. & Mrs. Mamie Harris .........................Noah & Lucille Gregory ......................Jared Mattingly ...........Beulah H. Taylor

James A. Harris ............Noah & Lucille Gregory .....................Beulah H. Taylor

Dr. Fred Hatcher ...........John & Theresa Bondurant ...................Christ Church UMC-Bible Study Class .....Linda F. Coomer .........Benjamin Gill ..............Galvin & Carol Jones Dr. & Mrs. John Larson John M. McCrillis ........Drs. Jeff Hatcher & Rebecca Todd Peters .Rev. Dr. Don & Mrs. Pat Rankin ................Lisa Shapiro ...............Linda E. Underwood

Alpheus Hatfield ...........Katherine W. Eads

James Hatton ................Dr. & Mrs. E. Ray Throckmorton Eric & Robin Patterson

Belinda E. Hawkins ......Ashley Kirk

Sharon Hawkins ...........Mildred C. Hodson

Virginia Hazelrigg .........Mary Beth Nance

Henry & Alice Head ......Henry Head

Peggy Hale Hedges ......Larry & Sandra Hughes

Barbara J. Hemphill .....George L. Hemphill, Jr. Dennis & Peggy Spainhour

Jack Herbert ..................Jay & Ruth Fredstrom Bud & Gladys Markesbery ................Maryalice Markesbery

Alvin A. Hester ..............Phyllis B. Hester

Judy Norman High .......Ed & Mary Varnell

Mr. & Mrs. G. E. Hill ......Gary & Nancy Hill

Rev. Kenneth Hill ..........Jean Sapp Carpenter

Chantel Marie Hinkel ....Greg & Vicki Hinkel

Sherolyne Hinton ..........Eulene Stokes

Beverly Ann Hiser ........Ernest & Doris Hiser


featured forever family:The McNeil FaMily

We featured the beginning of the McNeils' adoption story last summer as they overcame the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to adopt their son.

Read about the conclusion here!

What was it like to travel to meet your child?"After many delays, we were finally able to fly to Columbia in the beginning of October 2020. We were required to get COVID tested before our flight. Once in Columbia, we were given Germ-X everywhere we went! The cleaning staff at our apartment did an amazing job keeping it safe and clean in their hazmat suits. My husband and I were both healthy throughout our whole stay. Thinking back to the stress levels and the amount of planning it took, it was all worth it!"

What is life like with your adopted child? "We have been so overjoyed with finally being able to have Santiago home with us!! He has now been home for six months. We have been able to share with him our American traditions and culture for holidays and everyday living. He has been able to share with us different traditions and his culture from Colombia.

Santiago is incredible and he has fit in so well with our family from the moment he was able to hug his sisters and brother for the very first time. It’s incredible to witness the love they all have for each other. If you saw all four of my children together you would think that they have been together for all of their lives.

We are very thankful to Colombia for entrusting us to be our sweet Santiago’s forever family. Especially now with all of the different losses that COVID-19 has brought, we cherish each other and want to continue to draw closer to each other as a family."

MARY KENDALL

adopTioN prograM

MEMORIAL GIFTS, CONT.

Lynda Hollan .................Mt. Hilliard UMC

Stephanie Holland ........Deborah Bentley

David P. Holloway .........Jonathan L. Holloway

Hunter Holloway ...........Henrida T. Holloway

Judy Holmes .................Dennis Holmes

Mack Holt ......................Patti Jarrell

Lawrence Edward Hughes ......................Lawrence Hughes

Pauline Arnold Hulett ...Rev. Richard Chamberlin

Rev. Harold Hunter .......Ransom & Betty Cooper

Ronald Ishmael .............Patricia L. Grant .........Dr. & Mrs. E. Ray Throckmorton

Jay Janes ......................Susie Corder

Shirley Jeffares .............Jud & Robin Chalkley

Joe Jeffries ...................Patti Jo Jeffries

Phillip Jett .....................Phyllis B. Hester

Laura Kasey Johnson ..Scotty & Brenda Johnson

Libby Johnson ..............Gordon & Clarice Talk

Robert Grant Johnson .Jared Mattingly

Bob Jones .....................Billie J. Jones

James H. Jones ............Anna Spegal

June Elizabeth Daugherty Jones ......Sanford L. Jones

Robert W. Jones, Sr. ....Jo Ann Jones

Helen Kearns ................Bill & Janice Doan

Joe E. Kearns ...............Bill & Janice Doan

Joe H. Kearns ...............Bill & Janice Doan

Rosanna M. Kellerman .Harold Kellerman

Margaret Kennon ..........Mary Louise Potts

Gary Lair ........................Janet Lair

Naomi Lamar .................Lewisport UMC

John & Mary Lynn Lanier ........................Virginia Nichols

Eunice Larson ...............Sarah M. Colwell .......1st UMC Scottsville-Kingdom SS Class ....Trudy Smith

Sarah Belle Lawrence ..Christian Heights UMC

Shelby Lawson .............Sarah M. Colwell

James & Nancy Lawwill William & Melissa Monroe

Carolyn Lemmon ..........Jewell & Imogene Gipson

Frances T. Lewis ...........Dr. & Mrs. Dwight E. Lewis

Ruth Lewis ....................Joe Aldy

Lost loved ones, family & friends ...................Susan Farris

Barry Lowe ....................Shirley Lowe

Danny Brian Lowe ........Jared Mattingly

Harry Loy .......................Nancy Loy

Bill & Velma Luttrell .....Sam & Sarah Rios

William 'Bill' Lyles ........Lewisport UMC

Dorothy Maddox ...........Dale & Jackie Sergent

Jan Magruder ................Megan Barlow

Glen E. Major ................Vaughnetta Major

Connie Marinaro ...........Eric & Robin Patterson

Dr. Vernon Martin .........Steve & Nancy Speakman

Albert 'Paw' Mattingly ..The Jim Mattingly Family

Jonathan Mattingly .......James & Margaret Mattingly


Martha 'Nanny' Mattingly ...................The Jim Mattingly Family

Calvin & Jessie Mattox Betty Jett

Shirley McCaslin ...........Gerald & Judy Goodaker

Phillip A. McCoy ...........Dr. Ron McCoy

Steven McGhee .............Mr. & Mrs. Ian Hamilton ....................Mike & Susan McGhee

Ann Michelle McIntyre .Geneva McIntyre

David McIntyre ..............Patti Jo Jeffries

Delbert & Loraine McMurtry ...................Jim & Ray Anne Best

Pater T. McNeill .............Anna Lou McNeill

Harold C. McWhorter ...Jennifer Dyer

Doris Middleton ............Gaylord & Mary Middleton

Dr. David Miller .............Thomas & Anita Scannell

Paul R. Miller .................Elaine B. Miller

Maurice & Beulah Rae Mitchell ......................Terry Collis

Leland & Cordelia Monroe ......................William & Melissa Monroe

Loretta Barrick Moore ..Evelyn Lyons & Family

Clyde & Nancy Moorhead ..................Diana Taylor

H. C. & Nancy Moorhead ..................Henry Moorhead

Pickens Moran ..............Jennifer Dyer

George E. Muth .............Betty L. Muse

Hurchell Myers ..............Linda H. Walker

Agnes Neal ....................Robert & Ellen Sutherland

Leatha Nell Blair Nickell Mildred C. Hodson

Coleman Noblett ...........Sue Alexander

Maggie Noblett ..............Sue Alexander

Martin Noger .................Iona M. Noger

Rick Norris ....................Jennie Norris

Frances Northington ....Tom, Dixie, Kyle & Blake Broadfoot

William C. Northington Tom, Dixie, Kyle & Blake Broadfoot

Jessi Mae Oaks ............Rockfield UMC

Ervye & Jemmie Oates Tom & Elaine Neely

Sidney C. O'Nan, Sr. .....Charlotte O'Nan

Howard & Marie Osborne ....................Phyllis Merryman

Todd Osborne ...............Carrie Patterson

Herbert Owens ..............Steve & Kelly Wanta

Lois Pack .......................Ann Cox

Our Parents ...................Richard David & Janet Rittenhouse

Ronnie Parker ...............Lewisport UMC

Don Patrick ...................Eric & Robin Patterson Rev. Bob & Mrs. Dolly Ray

Janet Pease ...................Paul Pease

Katherine Perdue ..........Andy & Lucy Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. Eli Peters ....Mary Thorpe

Connie Polston .............Dr. & Mrs. David Polston

Jimmy Polston ..............Dr. & Mrs. David Polston

Nancy Price ...................Charles & Dannye Campbell ...................Ralph & Fayetta Cropper .....................Henry & Tammy Davis Shane Hadden ...........Jane Kinghorn ...........James Manasco ........Pioneer Energy Service ......................Buddy Price ...............Chris & Marie Price ...Dr. & Mrs. Donald E. Rankin .......................Bob & Vivian Rice .....Jeff & Kimberly Rice .Mr. & Mrs. Alan Simpson ....................Dennis & Suzanne Slinker .......................Marilyn Thomas ........Brian Tucker ..............David & Robin Waldner

Jesse Puckett ...............Jack & Brenda Brammer

Ben Pulley .....................Darnall Foster

Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Pumpelly ...................Gaylord & Mary Middleton

Billy Gene Raby ............Owensboro District Office

Carolyn Radford ...........1st UMC Hopkinsville-Sheila Higgins Friendship Class

Howard Ramsey ...........Owensboro District Office

Robert 'Bob' Rascoe ....Cerulean UMC

James & Julia Ravens .Casandra Ravens

Barbara Rector .............Alexandria UMC

Tom & Mayme Reeves .Rachel Osborne Chipman

Teresa Reitz ..................James & Karen Walters

Rev. Donald Riggs ........Ann Riggs

Ann Riley .......................C. M. Riley, Jr.

Henry Riley ....................Lucy Clausen

Rob Risley .....................Erma B. Risley

Tammy Risley ...............Erma B. Risley

Patricia Riticher ............Jeff & Leah Karger

John Robertson ............Jay & Brenda Hickman, Children & Grandchildren

Warren & Lucy Robey ..Robin Ellison

Evelyn Robinson ..........Don & Jan Noort

Goldie Robinson ...........Gary & Gwendolyn Robinson

Dr. Alex Rodgers ..........Sherry Rodgers

Sue Roehr .....................Richard Roehr

Janette Rogers .............Rev. Richard Chamberlin

Danny Rose ...................Jane Rose

Virginia Rose ................Linda Browning

Betty Ross .....................Linda Money

Shelby Roundtree .........Katherine Roundtree

Kendall Beth Royalty ...Rita T. Williams

Sandy Russelburg ........Tom & Susie Mattingly

Donald Rutheford .........Bobbie Rutheford

Holly Rutheford ............Bobbie Rutheford

Don Ryles ......................Melinda Ryles-Smith & Jerry Smith

Clarence E. Saunders ..Jane Saunders

Rev. Al Savage ..............Granville & Erma Griffith

Rev. Paul Sayre .............Roger & Becky Shoemaker

Gilbert Schroerlucke ....Chaplain J. Roger Dill

Janet Scroggins ...........Franklin D. Scroggins

Ann Scyphers ...............Celena Mejia

LaVae & Doris Secrest .Dorinda Leet

Margaret O. Shepherd ..Carl & Glenna Heimerdinger ............Henry & Betty Heimerdinger ............Kim Spargur

Edythe Arnold Sherman Terry & Millie Sherman

Wade & Edythe Sherman ....................Kathy Sherman

Jeannene Shipp ............Al & Julie Shipp

Lee & Marie Shipp ........Teddy & Jewell Blair

Virginia Shockley .........Sarah M. Colwell .......Sammye B. Graven

Cynthia Lynn Shown ....Logan C. Shown

Kent Taylor Simpson ....Judith Simpson

Phillip Slough ...............Mr. & Mrs. Frank Greathouse

Anna V. Smith ...............Robert & Patricia Smith

Bob Smith .....................Janet A. Smith

Gerald Smith .................Judy Everett ..............Fairview UMC

Geraldine 'Geri' Smith ..Don & Candy Fitzpatrick ...................Sammye B. Graven ..Marjorie Miller ............1st UMC Scottsville-Kingdom SS Class

Phylis Sneed .................Roscoe Sneed

Jean H. Sosby ...............Earl B. Sosby, Jr.

Scarlett Barrett Southworth ...............Sandra B. Taylor

Rev. John Spaulding ....Dr. Bradley Lawson & Dr. Chelsea Korfel

Joyce Spaulding ...........Julia L. Fields ............Dr. Bradley Lawson & Dr. Chelsea Korfel

Dorothy Spegal .............Bill & Sylvia Spegal

Mary Ruth Spurrier .......Hawesville UMC ........Owensboro District Office

Glen Squires .................Kelly Sinclair

Roberta Beverly Stamper .....................Alex & Georgia Brown

Maggie Standish ...........Clyde & Linda Nealy

Billy & Elizabeth Stephens ...................Jay & Brenda Hickman, Children & Grandchildren

Earl Stephens ...............Jared Mattingly

Jim Stevenson ..............Clyde & Linda Nealy

Joe Bob Stevenson ......Shawn & Leann Majors

Jack Stewart .................Georgia Stewart

Martin Stivers ................Richard & Norma Bensing

Marthetta Stout .............McMurray Chapel UMC

James C. Stratton .........Eddie & Debbie Venters

Dr. Jim Crit Stratton .....Jeannine Owens

H. Miles Sullivan ...........Carole Sullivan

Phyllis Sykes ................Robert K. Watson

Bonnie Harmon Taylor .Larry K. Taylor

L. C. Taylor ....................Noah & Lucille Gregory ......................Beulah H. Taylor

Rev. Dr. William 'Bill' Taylor .........................Max & Barbara Canady ......................John & Shelia Cary ....Chestnut Oak UMC Christian Heights UMC Rebecca Hatfield ........1st UMC Hopkinsville-Retired Men's Coffee Group .........................1st UMC Hopkinsville-Sheila Higgins Friendship Class ........James & Marilyn Ladd Anna 'Maggie' Selvidge .....................Richard & Marjorie Wilson

Ralph Thacker ...............Brenda Thacker

John W. Thom ...............Bonnie Thom

Albert O. Thomas .........Diana L. Thomas

Hubert & Martha Thomas .....................Col. & Mrs. Thomas A. Bruno ........................Sue Ann Humphrey


HONOR GIFTSDr. Tom Abell ................

Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Dr. Nicholas Ajkay ........Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Jon R. Akers .................An Anonymous Friend

Dr. Ben Alderdice, Jr. ...Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Dr. Ben Alderdice, Sr. ...Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Joy Alexander ...............Howard & Elaine Whiteaker

Sally & Jimmy Allen .....Trudy Smith

Cecil B. Arnold ..............Rev. Richard Chamberlin

J. H. Arnold ...................Rev. Richard Chamberlin

Megan Baker .................Charlene V. Baker

Robert B. Barnes ..........Greg & Lorri Stepp

Mr. & Mrs. Currie Barrow .......................Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Judge E. Coker

Dr. Charlie Becknell .....Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Traci Bennett .................Nona Bennett

Kenneth & Selma Bentley ......................C. Alan Bentley

Alton G. Best ................Jim & Ray Anne Best

Alex & Maggie Blanton Granddad & Grandmom Froelich

Betty Boggess ..............Joan Parsons

Rev. Eric Brant ..............Matt Hargan & Joyce St. Clair

Anne P. Brooks .............Imogene Ramsey

Ruth Denton Bunch .....John & Susan Bunch

Jennifer Calhoun ..........James, Anne & Travis Roberts

Members of Cerulean UMC ...........................Donnie & Linda Pogue

Christ UMC ....................Dr. Dan Philpot

Dr. Keith & Mrs. Becky Clark ..........................Mike & Kathy Milliken

Carl B. Cline, Jr. ............Eva Cline

December 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

Tammy Collins ..............Bob Ray

Toni Constable ..............Bob Ray

Dr. Samir Cook .............Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Ransom & Betty Cooper .......................Bill Glover, II ...............David & Julia Simms .Greg Van Tatenhove

Dr. Tommye Cooper .....Townsend Financial Planning

Elizabeth Costello ........Patti Costello

Barbara Hunter & Rick Cowan .......................Marion Eblen

Mark & Judy Crain ........Jean Sapp Carpenter

The Culloty Family .......Brad & Amber Brewer

Anita Curtis ...................Betty Jane Pitzer

John & Fran Denham ...Catherine Miller

Bob & Betty Dodson ....Jeff & Cindy Foster

Charlotte Donworth ......Dermot Ryan

Kelly Doran ...................Dewey, Robin & Hailey Dean

Jerry & Susan Dowell ..Lisa Doyle

Richard Dugan ..............Dr. & Mrs. E. Ray Throckmorton

Dave & Beth Eberenz ...Jennie Norris

Coleman Bruce Edwards ....................Mike & Tammy Kinstler

Ryan Michael Edwards Mike & Tammy Kinstler

Tim & Anne Eling ..........Bob Ray

Dr. Magdy El-Kalliny .....Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Dr. Amir El-Naggar .......Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Miss Sharon Evans ......Matt Merrill

Bishop Leonard & Mrs. Dawn Fairley .............John & Fran Denham

Nick & Ginny Thompson .................Susan Kearns Felix & Nicki Swiderski

Virginia 'Ginny' Thompson .................James W. Barbee, Jr. Patricia M. Clark .......Rebecca Frodge .......Judy Webb Lowry .....Dwayne & Cynthia Pettit ..........................Kathleen E. Pohler ....Kenneth & Martha Proctor ......................Kathy Ryan ...............Jack A. Tucker & Family

Beckie Thorpe ...............Mary Thorpe

Rev. J. C. Thorpe ..........Mary Thorpe

Jerry C. Thorpe .............Mary Thorpe

Rickey Thorpe, Jr. ........Mary Thorpe

Rickey Thorpe, Sr. ........Mary Thorpe

George & Shirley Toadvine ....................Florence UMC-Progressive Adult Class

Shirley Toadvine ...........Joe & Sue Kate Berkshire ...................Sid & Margaret Galbaugh ..................Maryalice Markesbery John D. Riley

Helen B. Trosino ...........Janet Trosino

Robert N. Tucker ...........Betty L. Tucker

Richard C. Turner .........Greg & Vicki Hinkel

Addys & Delsie Tyree ...Deborah Bentley

Mr. & Mrs. R. K. Vance .Robert Vance

Rev. Jack R. & Mrs. Sally B. Vibbert .........The Jack Vibbert Evangelistic Foundation

Cydonna Vinson ...........Henry R. Vinson, Jr.

Virginia Jo Virgin ..........Mike & Susan Virgin

Doug Ward ....................Nancy Ward

Thomas 'Tom' Watkins .Greg Burton ..............James & Julie Clouse John & Louise Girvin .Glen Gover & Family Sandra Irving .............Jim King ....................Harold and Willa Mullis Wenda Weeks ...........Elizabeth Wilson

Jimmy & Ann Weathers Martha Brown

Charles David Weaver ..David & Cindy Weaver

Arthur Webb ..................Carl T. Acke

Archie D. Weeks ...........Nancy Weeks Vaughn Wenda Weeks ...........Marcia Woodward

Carlos Wells ..................Sheila Wells

Linda Westby ................Larry & Jonna Gish

Betty Westrick ..............Freddie Westrick

Rev. Gale T. Wetzel .......Nancy Wetzel

Barbara Wheeler ...........Roger & Ann Brown ..Linda Childers ............Paul & Joyce Edwards Elkton Bank & Trust ...The George Fox Family .........................Fred & Linda Harper ..Kevin & Jill Harris ......Kerry Knight ..............Perry & Sheila Lacy ..Donald & Pam McGehee ....................Dennis & Diane Nieuwsma .................Petrie Memorial-Willing Workers SS Class .....Kent & Ann Polsgrove Mr. & Mrs. Larry Power Harold & Nadine Ross Gary & Fran Traughber ...................Janice Vaughn ..........Jim & Sue Weathers ..Bill Ed & Phyllis West .Derek & Brandy White & Family ....................Steve & Michelle White Wanda White

Clara White ....................Brian & Susan Fox ....Clyde & Linda Nealy

My Family ......................Larry Garvin

Dr. Rick Farmer .............Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Donnie & Candy Fitzpatrick .................Trudy Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Godwin Pam Witty

Rev. Tom & Mrs. Cheryl Grieb ..........................Mr. & Mrs. Doug Dean

Rev. Adam Gulley .........Dr. Heather Gulley-Stahl

Jared & Leslie Hager ....Granddad & Grandmom Froelich

Paul & Barbara Hampton ....................Elaine B. Miller

Mr. & Mrs. H. T. Hanks ..Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Judge E. Coker

Nancy Hill ......................Gary R. Hill

Jonathan L. Holloway ..Henrida T. Holloway

Tommy White ................Jean Sapp Carpenter

Mary Bryant Jarnigan Whitehouse ...............August ENT ................Greg, Susie, Andrew & Sophia Balogh ............Peter & Karen Klacsmann .................Frederick & Julianne Klippert ......................Nayla Sleiman

Rosalie Whittenberger .Aaron Whittenberger

Rose Williams ...............Clyde & Linda Nealy

Joyce Wilmoth ..............Wayne & Lisa Oates

Rogene Wilson .............Donna Funk

Connie Winkler .............Paul Winkler

Vivian L. Woods ............Raymond Woods

Bernie Woodward .........Marsha Woodward

Marion Woodward ........Rev. Dr. & Mrs. J. Earl Coker

Ruby Hazel Woolum .....Emily Smith

Carnell Wortham ...........Chad Wortham

Sherry Wurth .................Jerry & Susan Dowell

Elree Yates ....................Shiloh UMC ...............Nancy Wetzel

MEMORIAL GIFTS, CONT.


BIRTHDAYS Judy Golden ..................

Emily Smith Larah G. Green .............

Emily Smith Mr. & Mrs. Casper

Heath .........................Emily Smith

Martha Jones ................Emily Smith

Marty Jones ..................Sheila Nunn

Betty Lawrence .............Fay Norris

Carly Long .....................Jarrell & Judy Long

Cooper Long .................Jarrell & Judy Long

Hazel Powell ..................Emily Smith

Pat Wilson .....................Emily Smith

100T H B I RT H DAYAnn Horn ........................

First UMC Hopkinsville - Sheila Higgins Friendship Circle

W E D D I N GA N N I V E R S A R Y

Dr. & Mrs. E. Ray Throckmorton ...........Betty Jane Pitzer

Dr. Anjum Iqbal .............Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Anna H. Ison .................Charles & Lynda Ison

Dottie Jacavino .............Sonja E. Gordon

Karen Jackson ..............Dewey, Robin & Hailey Dean

Jesus Christ .................Jerry & Connie Farthing

Alice Johnson ...............Helena Kruer

Dr. Bachar Kassem ......Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Linda Kendall ................Jessica Kendall

The Children at the Kentucky United Methodist Homes .....Connie & Sue Ellis

Dr. Amtullah Khan ........Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Helena Kruer .................Alice Johnson

Clergy of the KY East District .......................Rev. & Mrs. Brad Smart

Eddie & Keri Lee ...........Robert Haynes

Rev. Julie Hager Love & Family ........................Mr. & Mrs. William Kendrick

Cameron Love ..............Paul C. Hager

Eliza Kathryn Love .......Paul C. Hager

Rev. Julie Hager Love ..Paul C. Hager ...........Pastor Anna Merlo

Wanda Mantela .............Rev. & Mrs. Bob Ray

Proposed Marriages .....Susan Farris

Frank & Ann Metcalf .....Michael Mecalf

Duane & Pat Miksch .....James & Linda Scott

Steve & Mary Morrison Zayntavious & Genée Johns-Morrison

Mt. Zion UMC ...............Phil & Susanne Scott

Dr. Margaret Napolitano Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Rev. & Mrs. Steven Neel Pam Witty

Rev. Jim Nichols ...........Judge John K. Adams

Charlotte O'Nan ............Regina O'Nan

Betty Orme ....................Bob & Susan Butler

Jessie Orme ..................Bob & Susan Butler

Kristi Pate ......................Robert Hughes

Todd Pate ......................Robert Haynes

Rev. Eric & Mrs. Robin Patterson ...................Bob & Susan Butler ..Cheryl Fruth

Rev. Tina Patterson ......Flora Clipper

Kathie Pierce .................Dewey, Robin & Hailey Dean

Betty Pitzer ....................Dr. & Mrs. E. Ray Throckmorton

John Poe .......................Wesleyan Circle UMW

Daughters of Donnie & Linda Pogue .............Donnie & Linda Pogue

Grandchildren of Donnie & Linda Pogue ........................Donnie & Linda Pogue

Glen & Nona Polly ........Ina C. Hunsucker

Eddie & Deborah Prevette .....................Ralph & Margaret Prevette

Lois Prewitt ...................Chris & Tammy Prewitt

Duncan & Linda Ramsey .....................Imogene Ramsey

Imogene Ramsey ..........Anne P. Brooks

Jo Ann Ramsey ............Imogene Ramsey

Richard & Heather Ramsey .....................Imogene Ramsey

Don Rankin ...................Jim & Beth Clark

Patricia Rankin .............Patrice Hancock

Rev. Bob & Mrs. Dolly Ray .............................Cheryl Fruth

Jeff & Lisa Ray .............Rev. Bob & Mrs. Dolly Ray

Mike Ray ........................Rev. Bob & Mrs. Dolly Ray

Tim & Michelle Ray ......Rev. Bob & Mrs. Dolly Ray

Rev. & Mrs. Jamus Redd ..........................Pam Witty

Anne P. Redmon ...........Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Redmon

Rev. & Mrs. Howard Reynolds ...................Mr. & Mrs. Doug Dean David Simpson

Kenley & Klay Rhodes .Harned UMC ..............Laura Rhodes

Rev. Bob & Mrs. Vivian Rice ............................Betty Jo Bradshaw

Dr. Mike & Mrs. Alice Rice ............................Sardis UMC-Seekers Class

Lee & Diana Royce .......Bob Ray

David Ryles ...................Melinda Ryles-Smith & Jerry Smith

Mary Ellen Ryles ...........Melinda Ryles-Smith & Jerry Smith

Abenet Satterly .............Bud & Sharon Satterly

Elizabeth Satterly .........Bud & Sharon Satterly

Dr. Greg Sherry .............Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

Dan & Vivian Smith ......Trudy Smith

David R. Smith ..............Trudy Smith

The Smith Family .........David & Leigh Ann Smith

Trudy Smith & The Dan Smith Family .............Jessica Smith

Rev. Dr. Jay Smith ........Cromwell UMC

John & Jo Ann Smith ...Joy Coffman

Trudy Smith ...................Jimmy & Sally Allen ...David R. Smith

Rev. Mike Snyder ..........Tom & Elaine Neely

Clergy of the Southeast KY District .................Rev. Karen Stigall

Melissa Ann Spanier ....Charles & Mary Spanier

St. John UMC Staff ......Elizabeth Keefe

Stallons Grandchildren Mark & Judy Stallons

Pat Stanley ....................Sheila Nunn

Eve Stern .......................Bob & Patti West

Beth Stewart .................Edith Paula Sammons

Colleen Stratton ............Eddie & Debbie Venters

Rice W. Sutherland .......David & Bernadette Sutherland

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Swaw ..Pam Witty

Girls of Sweazy Hall 1972-1974 ..................Craig & Jan Potts

Rev. Bill & Mrs. Paula Taylor .........................Bonnie D. Thorpe

Bess Turner ...................Greg & Vicki Hinkel

Rev. David Turner .........Donnie & Linda Pogue

Kimberly Brooke Wade Bill & Martha Borden

Jack & Hope Waldridge Ron & Elizabeth Waldridge

Idella Wallace ................Leanndra Padgett

Alton & Betty Warford ..David & Kathy Booth

Brandon & Sarah Wells Granddad & Grandmom Froelich

The Wilke Family ..........Syd & Donna Tate

Dr. Howard Willen .........Herb Fetty

Dr. Howard & Mrs. Helen Willen ..............1st UMC Hopkinsville-Friendship Class

Adam Williams ..............John T. Green

Rev. & Mrs. James Williams .....................Wenda Weeks

Rev. Jamie & Mrs. Lisa Williams .....................Donna Perdue

HONOR GIFTS, CONT. Paul E. Williams ............Dr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Williams

Sarah Williams ..............John T. Green

P. D. & Sallie Wilson .....Bob & Susan Butler

Stephanie Wilson .........Patsy D. Wilson

Dr. Andrea Woodruff ....Dennis & DeeDee Faulkner

The Yates Family ..........Syd & Donna Tate

Rev. Ron & Dr. Linda Young ........................Dr. Ken & Mrs. Linda Pickerill

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