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Harlan Abney

Paris, Ky., July 21-Harlan Abney, 41, of Bourbon County, died at 3PM today at the Massie Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Estill County, son of Levi and Rosie Stamper Abney.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jeanette H. Abney; one daughter, Miss Millie Verne Abney, of Benge; one son, James D. Abney, Benge, one sister, Mrs. Hattie Cook, Henry County; four brothers, Robert, Allen, Thomas, and Everett Abney, Bourbon County.

Services will be held at 3PM Saturday in the Paris cemtery. The body is at the Davis Funeral Home.

Donated by Grace Prater

Harry A. ABNEY
Harry A. ABNEY,
b: Jan 5 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 8 1995, Parsons, Labette Co, KS
bur: Memory Lawn Cemetery, Parsons, Labette Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harry A. Abney, 89, died March 8, 1995, at the Parsons, Kansas nursing home, where he had resided since January 11, 1993. He suffered a stroke in January 1995. Harry had lived in Parsons, Kansas, for the last 48 years but had relatives living in Henry County. He was born January 5, 1906, in Henry County to Frank W. and Hettie (Nida) Abney. He attended schools near Clinton and Picker, Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school. On February 15, 1924, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for 30 years. Harry was serving aboard a submarine stationed out of Honolulu when Pearl Harbor was bombed at the start of World War II. He saw heavy action in the Pacific Theater and received many citation and ribbons, obtaining the rank of chief torpedoman before his discharge on March 1, 1954. He was a member of the VFW and the Eagles. He worked at a Parsons Car Agency and lumber yard before retiring. He and his wife, Eva, thoroughly enjoyed their home, gardening and fishing. He and Eva M. (Denton) Prescott were married September 20, 1948, in Springfield. Wife, Eva, survives but has been bedfast for the past 10 years. Harry faithfully went to visit Eva in the nursing home twice a day. They were haring a room at the time of his death. Other survivors include one stepson, Ralph Prescott; one nephew, Howard Abney, and sister-in-law, Beulah Abney of Clinton. Three brothers, John, Frank and Howard N. preceded Harry in death. Harry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parsons. Funeral services were March 11 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Burial was in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery with military honors in charge of the Parsons VFW.

Heidi Wigand
MURRIETA ---- Heidi Marie Wigand, 27, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in Fontana. Born April 1, 1977, in La Mesa, she lived in Murrieta for four years. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Wigand is survived by her husband of five years, Dean Wigand of Murrieta; parents Victoria L. and Richard G. Marcrander of San Marcos; son, David Heath Wigand of Murrieta; daughter, Ronni Wigand of Needles; and sisters Beccah Jeanne Abney and Amy Eileen Marcrander, both of San Marcos. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at The Barn at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore in San Marcos with the Rev. Bill Farrel officiating. The family suggests donations to David Heath Wigand, c/o Victoria Marcrander, 3748 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. Obituaries - 4/9/04 By: North County Times and The Californian

Helen Abner
Helen ABNER, - On Friday, June 9, 2006, of East Orange, beloved mother of Bernice Mathis (Troy), Miriam Dubose, Theodore Abner Jr. and the late Roland Abner (Millicent). She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Peaceful Zion Baptist Church, 213 Rhode Island Ave., East Orange. Friends may call at The WOODY "HOME FOR SERVICES," 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, this evening from 6-8 p.m. Cremation will be private.
Published in the Star-Ledger on 6/13/2006.

Herman Abner
MCKEE - Herman Abner, 86. widower of Nora Ledford Abner, passed away Tues., June 14, 2005. Services, 2 pm Fri., at the Lakes Funeral Home. Visitation, 6 pm Thurs., at the funeral home. Visit Legacy.
Published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on 6/16/2005.

Hester Logdon

Hester Mae Abney Logdon, 70, Haley Road, Lexington, widow of James Lee Logdon, died Monday, April 2, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital after a short illness. She was born Oct. 25, 1936 in Estill County, a daughter of the late Robert and Edith Sons Abney. She was a retired home health nurse.

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Taulbee of Lexington; three brothers, Charles and Robert Abney, both of Lexington and David Abney of Beattyville; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Home by Pastor William Brown with burial at Sonny Powell Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gary Abney, Michael Abney, Russell Jolly, Ben Beamon, Larry Reed Sr. and Larry Reed Jr.

Homer ABNER
Homer ABNER, , husband of Lena (nee Combs), father of the late Gary Keith Abner. New Richmond, Ohio. . February 4, 2006. Funeral 11 A.M., Wednesday, Kennedy-Stevens Funeral Home, Bethel. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences may be given online at Kennedy Stevens. Funeral Home: Kennedy-Stevens Funeral Home Funeral Date: Feb. 8, 11 a.m.

Horace Grover Abney Sr.
ABNEY, HORACE GROVER, SR., age 63, of Gardendale, AL died December 23, 2005. He was retired from Ryder Truck Lines after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a member and Lay Speaker of Friendship United Methodist Church in Gardendale. He is survived by his wife of 46 years. Barbara "Bobbie" Abney; daughter, Rena (Jeff) Marsh; 2 sons, Peanut (Teresa) Abney and Jeffery Abney; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Janine Graham and Lenora (Ray "Brother") Simpson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services are Monday, December 26, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Morgans @ Gardendale Funeral Home. Burial at Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Rich Patsios and Rev. Tommy and Wayne Neely officiating. Visitation is Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Morgan's @ Gardendale Funeral Home is directing.
Published in The Birmingham News on 12/25/2005.

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