The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - March 4, 1941

Father is Killed Accidentally in Hunting Accident

Edgar Shannon Loses Life On Farm In Fork Community

Another of life's tragedies brought sorrow to a farm-tenant family in Boyle County today when the father, Edgar Shannon, about 45, accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting foxes with two of his sons, Alva and Lewis, boys of about 15.

It was the first hunting fatality in Boyle county this year. It occurred about 6 o'clock this morning on the farm of R.T. Ellis, where Shannon lived with his family.

According to Sheriff Gilbert I. White, who investigated the accident, Shannon apparently attempted to cross a fence with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun in his hands. It is believed he stumbled or lost his footing and fell, causing the gun to discharge. The shot from the gun struck him full in the chest.

The two boys, who had sighted a fox and gone around a field to head it off heard the shot and rushed to their father's side, only to find him mortally wounded. The father died a few moments later.

The boys were on the other side of the hill and could not see how the accident happened, it was said. Coroner, J.W. Edwards, conducted an inquest this morning, and the jury's verdict was accidental caused by the discharge of a shotgun. The jury was composed of Howard Overstreet, foreman, Beeler Whitlock, Arch Hafley, R.T. Ellis and Ike Ellis.

Shannon is survived by his wife, other sons besides Alva and Lewis, and a number of grandchildren.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, - Thursday, March 6, 1941

Shannon Funeral Services Held

PERRYVILLE, KY.. March 5 - Funeral services for Edgar Shannon, 45, who lost his life Tuesday by accidental shooting, were to take place at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at Sycamore church. Mr. Shannon was a member of the Forkland section was was well known in Boyle county. Burial is to be in the Elder family cemetery.

Mr. Shannon is survived by his wife, Mrs. Daisy Girtley Shannon; three daughters, Mrs. Artie Smith, Misses Josephine and Mildred Shannon; two sons, Alvin (sic Alva) and Lewis Shannon, all of Forkland, and an aged father, James Shannon. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. They are Walter and Granville Shannon and Mrs. Rachel Green and Mrs. Flora Jones, all of Forkland.

Mr. Shannon was mortally wounded about 6 o'clock Tuesday morning while fox hunting with his two sons.

Burial: March 06, 1941, Elder Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky⁸

The Courier Journal - Louisville, Kentucky, June 29, 1971

Mrs. Daisy Catherine Willard, 69, of 810 Denmark, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in SS. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joe Beckwith, of La Grange, Ky., Mrs. Jessie Green and Mrs. Howard Shuck; two sons, Alva Shannon, of Flat Rock, Ind. and Louis (sic Lewis) Shannon of Gravel Switch, Ky; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Bosley Funeral Home at Gravel Switch, with burial in Elder's Cemetery there.

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The Lebanon Enterprise

Mrs. Daisy Willard Dies In Louisville

Mrs. Daisy Willard, 69, a former Gravel Switch resident who lived in Louisville, died of a heart ailment at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at SS Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville.

Her husband, Goy Willard, is deceased. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joe Beckwith, LaGrange; Mrs. Jessie Green and Mrs. Howard Shuck, both of Louisville; two sons, Alva Shannon, Flat Rock, Ind., and Louis (sic Lewis) Shannon, Gravel Switch; four sisters, Mrs. Zenar Howser, Mrs. Norman Crowe and Mrs. Henry Ball (sic Baugh) , Louisville; and Mrs. William Raley, Frankfort. Also five brothers, Milford and Dale, both of Louisville; Cleaver, Gravel Switch; Estel B., Frankfort, and Virgil, Shepherdsville. Eighteen grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bosley Funeral Home's Chapel at Gravel Switch. Burial was in the Elder Cemetery. Bosley Funeral Home was in charge.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - Wednesday, June 30, 1971

GRAVEL SWITCH - Mrs. Daisey (sic Daisy) Willard, 69, Gravel Switch, died Sunday at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital after an extended illness.

She was the wife of the late Coy (sic Goy) Willard of Gravel Switch.

She is survived by two sons, Alva Shannon, Flat Rock, Ind., and Louis (sic Lewis) Shannon, Louisville (sic Gravel Switch); three daughters, Mrs. Joe Beckwith, LaGrange, Mrs. Jessie Green and Mrs. Howard Shuck, both of Louisville; five brothers, three sisters, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. today at the Bosley Funeral Chapel in Gravel Switch. Burial will be in Elder Cemetery near Gravel Switch.

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From Connie Hickey's Web-site on MyFamily.com

Aunt Daisy Connie Hickey : Wednesday, April 12, 2000

When our Mom had to go to the hospital for an operation or for having a baby. I'm not sure which it was. Aunt Daisy came to stay with us and take care of us 6 kids. That was a big job for her to take on. I know everyone of us loved her with all of our hearts. She was so special. There are three things I remember most about her being there. Her cookies she made in a roll and put in the refrigerator before she cut and baked them. Her combing out her very long hair before she went to bed. And her reading her Bible and praying before she went to bed.

Grandma told me a story one time: And WE ALL KNOW THAT GRANDMA WAS SENSIBLE AND DOWN TO EARTH. She said she was out in the garden, I believe she was on her knees weeding. She said she was worried about Daisy because she was sick and was praying for her as she worked. Grandma said she heard a voice say out loud to her; "DON'T WORRY ABOUT HER, SHE IS MINE." It must be a very wonderful thing to know for a certainty from a very reliable source that someone you love so much is in a much better place than this world after they leave it.

Burial: June 29, 1971, Elder Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky⁹

Marriage: August 15, 1919

Burial: October 1985, Cremation

Services were conducted at Stoess Funeral Home in Crestwood by Rev. Don Young, Pastor of Crestwood United Methodist Church. Pallbearers were David Cox, Michael Hill, Kenneth White, Shannon Tomerlin, Raymond Gerlach and Gene Fleetwood.

Services were conducted on Wednesday, August 31, 1977 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church by the Reverend H. Sheppard Musson. Casket bearers were James A. Cash III, Robert Cash, L.B. Abbott, J.D. Smith, Lewis Bell, J.P. Gayhart, John E. Yochum, and Marion O. Stewart. Arrangements were by Adkins-Radcliff Funeral Home in LaGrange, Kentucky.

Burial: August 31, 1977, Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Jefferson County, Kentucky

Daily Journal - Monday, February 27, 1995

FLAT ROCK - James Alva Shannon, 70, died Saturday at his residence in Flat Rock.

He was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Louisville, Ky. His parents were Edgar Shannon and Daisy (Girtly) Shannon. He married Thelma Mann Aug. 20, 1949. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Snider and Betty Hatton, both of Flat Rock; two sons, James G. Shannon and Ray Shannon, both of Flat Rock; a sister, Mildred Neal of Lebanon Junction, Ky.; three grandchildren; and six step grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by two sisters, a brother and a grandson.

He retired from Kokomo Grain in 1990.

He was a member of Norristown Masonic Lodge 147.

The Revs. Kim Huffman and George Eagler will conduct a service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Flat Rock Cemetery.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

EDINBURG, Ind. - James Alva Shannon, 70, died Feb. 25, at his residence in Flat Rock, Ind.

He was a native of Casey County.

Born Feb. 25, 1925, he was the son of the late Edgar and Daisy Girtley Shannon. He was a retired employee of Kokomo Grain in Edinburg and was a member of Norristown Masonic Lodge 147.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Mann Shannon; two daughters, Carolyn Snider and Betty Hatton, both of Flat Rock; one sister, Mildred Neil of Lebanon Junction; three grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.

A memorial service was at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Eskew-Easton Funeral Home in Edinburg by the Revs. George Eagler and Kim Huffman. Burial was in Flat Rock Cemetery.

Burial: February 28, 1995, Flat Rock Cemetery, Flat Rock, Indiana

Membership: Norristown Masonic Lodge 147

Occupation: Kokomo Grain Company

Marriage: August 20, 1949

United States Army - Honorable Discharge - July 31, 1946

Private 45042814 704th Engineer Petroleum Distribution Company

Hq ETC, Ft. Lewis, Washington

Honorable Discharge Book 3, Pages 35 and 37

Honorable Discharge - August 31, 1947

Camp Stoneman, California

Truck Driver Heavy 931

MKM M 1 Rifle 156

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky - Friday, January 23, 1959

East End News

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shannon have sold their property at Aliceton to Mrs. Lottie Whitehouse and have moved to the Roy Kirkland farm on the Danville Highway.

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Genesco Newsletter

Young and Old Alike (Feature Story - By Gloria Cummins)

Checkers or Draughts is a favorite game of Americans requiring a red and black board and twenty-four pieces called men. The careful planning of moving men pieces which will put the opponent on the defensive is the main objective of the game.

While talking with Lewis Shannon and Phillip Carmicle I found out that checkers are a favorite pastime of men in our plant. At noon or after working hours these men and a small crowd can be seen at their checker board in deep concentration.

Lewis and Phillip give credit for their knowledge of the game to their fathers. Both men learned at a small age as their fathers played with relatives in their homes.

Phillip has been with GENESCO for seven years (edited).

Lewis is a member of our Maintenance Department. He says he spends weekends and holidays playing checkers at a local service station in Gravel Switch, where he and his wife Mildred, and their two children live. He is also the proud grandfather of a baby girl named Becky.

With a grin, Lewis admits "I sure have trouble finding competition for a game. if the competition is poor, I usually get careless and sometimes lose." The longest game both can remember lasted about 35 minutes and their best competitors are William Powell, from the Packing Department, and Jesse Goens, from the Engineering Department. They feel like the interest in checkers is growing and hope to work up a Checker Tournament in the future. Good luck, men!

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky - December 1981

Elza Lewis Shannon, 54, of 337 Long Ave., died at 6:50 a.m. Dec. 6 at Spring View Hospital.

Mr. Shannon was a native of Casey County and formerly of Gravel Switch. He was the son of the late Edgar and Daisy Girtley Shannon.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Rogger (sic Roller) Shannon; one son, Michael of Loretto; one daughter, Mrs. Jay "Virgie" Johnson of Danville; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Beckwith of Crestwood, Mrs. Mildred Roller of Seymour, Ind. and Mrs. Josephine Shuck of New Albany, Ind; three grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Bosley Funeral Home with burial in Hayesville Cemetery. Rev. Jim Currey officiated and was assisted by Jerry Lanham.

Pallbearers were Thomas Whitehouse, Wayne Hollon, Ed Funk, Jerry Akers, Billy Reynolds, and Carl Roller.

Bosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, Tuesday, December 8, 1981

LEBANON - Services for Lewis Shannon, 54, of Lebanon will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bosley Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Currie. Burial will be Hayesville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Whitehouse, Wayne Hollon, Ed Funk, Jerry Akers, Billy Reynolds and Carl Roller.

Shannon, formerly of Gravel Switch, retired in 1972 from GENESCO in Danville. He was also a farmer. Born in Casey County on Aug. 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Edgar and Daisy Shannon.

He died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday at Spring View Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Roller Shannon; a daughter, Mrs. Jay (Virgie) Johnson of Danville; a son, Michael Shannon of Loretto; three granddaughters; three sisters, Frances Beckwith of Crestwood, Mildred Roller of Seymour, Ind., and Josephine Shuck of New Albany; and a brother Alda (sic Alva) Shannon of Flat Rock, Ind.

Visitation is at the funeral home.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky - Wednesday, July 26, 2000

Thirty Years Ago

Grows Big Turnip

Louis (sic Lewis) and Mildred Shannon of Gravel Switch grew a 6-pound, 14-ounce turnip. The turnip came up from last year's seed and measures 27-inches around.

Burial: December 09, 1981, Hayesville Cemetery, Marion County, Kentucky³⁴

Military service: Unites States Army

Occupation: Farmer and maintenance at Genesco Shoes in Boyle County

Occupation: Homemaker

They were married by Judge John R. Thomas, in Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky. The witnesses were P. L. Roller and Dora Roller.

The marriage bond states that Lewis was born in Boyle County, but this in incorrect. The place of birth was Casey County.

Marriage: September 21, 1944, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky³⁵

The Herald Leader - Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky - Wednesday, June 26, 2002

LEBANON -- Mildred Shannon Roller Neil, 71, New Haven, formerly of Gravel Switch, homemaker, died of a lung ailment yesterday. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Bosley Funeral Home. Visitation 4:30 p.m. today.

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The Courier Journal - Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky - Wednesday, June 26, 2002

LEBANON -- Mildred Shannon Roller Niel (sic Neil), 71, of New Haven, KY, died Tuesday at Melody Lake. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bosley Funeral Home in Lebanon, KY. Interment: Elder Cemetery, Gravel Switch, KY. Visitation at the funeral home will begin at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - Wednesday, June 26, 2002

Mildred R. Neil

LEBANON -- Mildred Shannon Roller Neil, 71, of New Haven died Tuesday at her home.

Born June 27, 1930, in Casey County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Dasisy Girtley Shannon.

Survivors include two daughters, Daphne Vieth of Louisville and Mary Margaret Adams of Lebanon Junction; two sons, Darrell Roller of Shepherdsville and Danny Roller of LaGrange; a companion, Shorty Smith of New Haven; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Roller.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Bosley Funeral Home by Colder Gibson. Burial will be in Elder Cemetery, Gravel Switch.

Visitation is after 4:30 p.m. today.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - Wednesday, July 3, 2002

MILDRED SHANNON ROLLER NEIL

Mildred Shannon Roller Neil, 71, Melody Lake, New Haven, died at 3:40 a.m. June 25, 2002, at her residence.

Neil was born on June 27, 1930 in Casey County.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Edgar and Daisy Girtley Shannon; a daughter, Linda Roller; two brothers, Alva and Lewis Shannon; and two sisters, Artie Beckwith and Josephine Shuck.

Survivors include: two daughters, Daphne Vieth of Louisville and Mary Margaret Adams of Lebanon Junction; two sons, Darrell Roller of Shepherdsville and Danny Roller of LaGrange; a special friend, Shorty Smith of New Haven; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held June 27 at Bosley Funeral Home, Lebanon, with burial in the Elder Cemetery, Gravel Switch. Pastor Calder A. Gibson officiated.

Pallbearers were: Frank Rouse, David Corbett, Rick Norton, Tony Green, Michael Shannon and James G. Shannon.

Bosley Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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The Oldham Era - LaGrange, Oldham County, Kentucky - Wednesday, July 3, 2002

Mildred Shannon Roller Neil, 71

Mildred Shannon Roller Neil, 71, New Haven, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at her home.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Roller; her parents, Edgar and Daisy Girtley Shannon; two brothers, Alva Shannon and Lewis Shannon; and two sisters, Artie Beckwith and Josephine Shuck.

She was born June 27, 1930 in Casey County.

Survivors include two daughters, Daphne (Barry) Vieth of Louisville and Mary M. (David) Adams of Lebanon Junction; two sons, Darrell (Janice) Roller of Shepherdsville and Danny (Goldie) Roller of La Grange; a friend, Shorty Smith of New Haven; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services were Thursday, June 27, at Bosley Funeral Home in Lebanon, with burial in Elder Cemetery in Gravel Switch. Pastor Calder Gibson officiated.

Visitation was Wednesday.

Pallbearers were Frank Rouse, David Corbett, Rick Norton, Tony Green, Michael Shannon and James Shannon.

Burial: June 27, 2002, Elder Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky

He served three and one-half years during World War II, with two and one-half years of that time spent in England.

Military service: US Army during World War II

Divorce: October 10, 1964

Marriage: October 12, 1946

Divorce: May 24, 1974, Bullitt County, Kentucky

Marriage: May 15, 1965, Boyle County, Kentucky

Divorce: September 16, 1981

Marriage: July 15, 1975

Divorce: 1990, Bullitt County< Kentucky

Marriage: January 05, 1982

The Courier-Journal - Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky - June 15, 1993

Josephine Shuck

NEW ALBANew York- Josephine Shuck, 60, died Monday at her home.

She was the former Josephine Shannon, a native of Marion County, Ky., a retired seamstress for Enro Shirt Co. in Louisville and a member of Southside Church of the Nazarene in Louisville.

Survivors include three sons, Edgar H., James H., Jr. and Ronald L. Shuck; a daughter, Paula Williams of Fairdale, Ky.; a brother, Alva Shannon of Flat Rock; a sister, Mildred Neil of Lebanon Junction, Ky.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Seabrook Funeral Home with burial in Hayesville Cemetery in Gravel Switch, Ky. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Burial: June 1993, Hayesville Cemetery, Marion County, Kentucky⁵³

The Courier Journal - Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky - May 10, 1983

James Howard Shuck, Sr., 69, of 2400 East Market Street, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Hospital in Louisville.

He was a native of Marion County, Ky.

Survivors include his wife, the former Josephine Shannon; three sons, James H. Jr., Edgar Harland and Ronald L. Shuck, all of New Albany.; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Williams of Fairdale, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Wells of Louisville, Mrs. Lille Mae Housley of Shepherdsville, Ky., and Mrs. Elizabeth Routin of Springfield, Ky., and seven grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Seabrook Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hayesville Cemetery in Gravel Switch, Ky.

Visitation will be after 6 p.m. at Seabrook Funeral Home.

Burial: May 1983, Hayesville Cemetery, Marion County, Kentucky⁵⁴

Marriage: January 24, 1947

Burial: March 10, 1990, Louisville Memorial Gardens East, Jefferson County, Kentucky

May 24 or May 27

Marriage: February 14, 1986

Marriage: November 21, 1982

The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - January 1982 (excerpt)

The Danville-Boyle County Chamber of Commerce honored an "Outstanding Citizen" and six other persons for their contributions to the local school systems at the 63rd annual Chamber banquet Thursday night at the Kentucky School for the Deaf Dining Commons.

The recipients of the Big Red Apple Distinguished Education Awards, given by the Chamber for the first time this year, were Helen Joyner, Linda Farmer, Lana Little, Debbie Pecker and Virgie Johnson.

Boyd, who presented the awards, said they will be presented to the "lay person or persons who have exemplified and shown their talents in improving the quality of life and education and in furthering the goals of their school system. "The big red apple" was chosen for the awards because it symbolizes love and appreciation, Boyd said.

(Profiles of the recipients of the Distinguished Education Awards and the Outstanding Citizen Award will appear in the Kentucky Advocate Sunday).

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The Kentucky Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - Sunday -January 24, 1982

School Winners Devote Time, Effort

By Linda Gordon, Staff Writer

"I think there are many things that parents can do that a school system can't."

These are the words of Virgie Johnson, one of five local residents who received a Big Apple service award Thursday from the Danville - Boyle County Chamber of Commerce.

Mrs. Johnson, Deborah Eckler, Linda Farmer, Lana Little and Helen Joyner were presented the awards in recognition of their service to the local school systems. This is the first y-ear for the Big Apple Award, which is to be presented annually to a lay person who has contributed considerable time and talent to help improve and maintain the quality of education in the Boyle, Danville and Kentucky School for the Deaf systems.

A homemaker, Mrs Johnson devotes much of her free time to work at Mary G. Hogsett Elementary School. "It was a gradual process; I wasn't really all that involved at first," she said. Now, six years later, Mrs. Johnson is very involved. A former president of the Parent-Teacher Organization and now treasurer of the same, Mrs. Johnson has also been a homeroom mother and homeroom mother chairman. During her two years as President, she headed the annual Halloween carnival, which is the biggest single fund raiser of the school year.

"By working in the school have gotten to know my children's teachers well and feel very comfortable with them. I can talk to them as a friend and that kind of relationship is very special because teachers have as much influence on our children's lives as we do," said Johnson.

"My girls (Becky, now in sixth grade at Bate and Karen, a fourth grader at Hogsett, like to see mommy at school," said Johnson. "The schools are very receptive to parent involvement, too" she said.

"I don't feel that I'm special. I do things at the school because I enjoy it. I am by far not the only one who does this sort of thing. I think if more parents became involved they would get a great deal of satisfaction too," said Mrs. Johnson.

The wife of J.W. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson was instrumental in organizing the Great Books program at Hogsett and led the group of academically talented fourth and fifth graders throughout the 1980-1981 school year.

She has represented Hogsett on the Adults for Danville Schools (ADS) Council for the past three years and is currently serving as chairman for the system wide council.

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Volunteer Efforts

1976-1977

Homeroom Mother at Hogsett Elementary School

1977-1978

Chairperson of Homeroom Mothers at Hogsett Elementary School

Volunteer for Vision and Hearing Screening at Hogsett

1978-1979

Homeroom Mother at Hogsett Elementary School

Volunteer for Vision and Hearing Screening at Hogsett

1979-1980

Chairperson of PTO Officers Orientation for Danville City Schools

Served on Gifted and Talented Committee - Danville City Schools

Served on ADS Council (Adults for Danville Schools)

PTA President - Hogsett Elementary School

Volunteer for Vision and Hearing Screening at Hogsett

Volunteer for Floride Treatment at Hogsett

1980-1981

PTA President - Hogsett Elementary School

Served on ADS Council (Adults for Danville Schools)

Served on Gifted and Talented Committee - Danville City Schools

Volunteer for Floride Treatment at Hogsett

Taught a Junior Great Books Class at Hogsett

Coordinator of Danville School Calendar of Events

Served on Ad Hoc Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Served as chairperson of subcommittee on curriculum

1981-1982

Chairperson of ADS Council

PTA Treasurer - Hogsett Elementary School

Coordinator of Danville School Calendar of Events

Volunteer for Floride Treatment at Hogsett

Taught a Junior Great Books Class at Hogsett

Recipient of Chamber of Commerce "Big Apple Award"

Homeroom Mother at Bate Middle School

1982-1983

Chairperson of ADS Council

Homeroom Mother at Hogsett Elementary School

Coordinator of Danville School Calendar of Events

Coordinator of Bate Chili Supper Fund raiser

Volunteer for Vision and Hearing Screening at Hogsett

Chairperson of Committee for Hogsett 25th Anniversary Celebration

1983-1984

Chairperson of ADS Council

Coordinator of Danville School Calendar of Events

Bate PTO Vice President

Parent Volunteer at Bate Middle School

1985-1986

Coordinator of Danville School Calendar of Events

Danville High School PTO President

Chairperson of Volunteers at Ephraim Mc-Dowell Regional Med. Ctr.

Coordinator of the DHS Newsletter - "Anchors Aweigh"

1986-1988

Coordinator of Danville School Calendar of Events

Chairperson of Volunteers at Ephraim Mc-Dowell Regional Med. Ctr.

May 1988 - August 1988

Employed at M & M Electric as Bookkeeper

Aug 1988 - Oct.1991

Employed as Payroll Clerk at Kentucky Pizza Huts

Oct. 1991 -

Human Resources Manager and Office Manager at Kentucky Pizza Huts

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Office of the Lieutenant Governor - March 12, 1982 (letter)

Mrs. J.W. Johnson

c/o Mary E. Hogsett Elementary School

Waveland Ave.

Danville, Ky. 40422

Dear Virgie:

Please accept this personal note of congratulations for being honored with the Big Apple Award for your outstanding service to our system of education. As a mother of two school age children and a former school-teacher, I sincerely appreciate your willingness to devote time and effort in order to enhance the learning process of our young people.

Your family and friends must be very proud of you and your many accomplishments, and I look forward to being helpful to you in any way.

Best wishes in all your future endeavors, and keep up the good work!

Sincerely,

Martha Layne Collins

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - April 19, 1988

People By Sallie Bright

Virgie Johnson has never been the type to sit around twiddling her thumbs. So even though she doesn't hold a full-time job, she puts in plenty of hours working.

"I'm not the kind of person who likes to sit and look at four walls all day, yet I want to be available for my children,' she says.

Volunteer works suits Johnson's schedule - and provides many rewards for her.

"Sometimes volunteers wonder why they're here," says Johnson, who is co-chairman of volunteer for the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center's auxiliary. She says she never questions her reasons. "Once you get really involved, you don't have time to wonder. It's a feeling of helping people, contributing to the community in which you live."

A member of the auxiliary for about five years, Johnson also does volunteer work for the Red Cross, is vice president of Boyle County's homemakers and edits the Danville High School newsletter for parents, which is published about every six weeks.

She puts in three or four hours at the hospital gift shop and reception desk each week, and schedules other volunteers on the personal computer at her home on Lisa Avenue.

"When somebody volunteers, we try to get their talents connected with the right service," she says.

During National Volunteer Week this week, Johnson is trying to make people aware of what volunteers contribute and how rewarding non-paying jobs can be. (April has also been proclaimed Kentucky Volunteer Awareness Month.)

"The general conception is of a little old lady whose family is gone. That's not true. There's no classic description of a volunteer."

Some volunteers are young enough to be Johnson's daughters. In fact, one daughter, Karen, a high school sophomore, does volunteer work at the hospital. Johnson and her husband, Jay, have another daughter, Becky, who is a senior.

Johnson, who works part-time as a bookkeeper, says she first got involved in volunteer work with the PTO when the girls were young. "It just kind of evolved."

Now, she's always on the lookout for people who want to give a little of their time. "We can always use more volunteers."

Award: January 21, 1982, 1st Annual Big Apple Award from the Danville School System, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

Baptism: 1970, Alum Springs First Church of God, Boyle County, Kentucky

Graduation: 1966, Lebanon High School, Marion County, Kentucky

Membership: Bet. 1987 - 2001, Danville-Boyle County Board of Adjustments, Chairperson

Occupation: 1988, Human Resource Director and Office Manager, Kentucky Pizza Huts (franchise restaurant chain)

Baptism: 1970, Alum Springs First Church of God, Boyle County, Kentucky

Occupation: 1970, Construction, Danville Acoustics, Boyle County, Kentucky

Shannon - Johnson Exchange Vows

Miss Virgie Mae Shannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shannon of Gravel Switch became the bride of Mr. J.W. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, Paint Lick, at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the home of the Rev. Kenneth Hafley in Danville. The Rev. Hafley officiated a the double-ring ceremony.

The bride wore a street-length gown of white organza and lace over taffeta. Her shoulder-length veil was attached to a sequin and pearl tiara.

Miss Evelyn Godbey of Danville was maid of honor. She was attired in a street-length gown of pink linen.

Mr. David White, Danville, served as best man.

Mrs. Johnson is employed at American Greetings Corporation in Danville, and the groom is employed in Lancaster. The couple are making their home in Danville.

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Miss Shannon and Mr. Johnson Wed

Miss Virgie Mae Shannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shannon of Gravel Switch, became the bride of Mr. J.W. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson of Paint Lick, in a ceremony performed at 8:30 o'clock on Friday night, July 18.

The Rev. Kenneth Hafley officiated, using the double-ring service.

The bride wore a street-length dress of white organza and lace over taffeta. Her shoulder-length veil was attached to a tiara of sequins and pearls.

Miss Evelyn Godbey, who served as her maid-of-honor, wore a street-length dress of pink linen.

Mr. David White served the bridegroom as best man.

The bride is employed at the local plant of the American Greetings Corporation.

The bridegroom is employed in Lancaster.

The couple will make their home in Danville.

Marriage: July 18, 1969, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky⁷⁵

The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky - Friday, April 17, 1959

Births

Mr. and Mrs. Elza Lewis Shannon, Gravel Switch, are the parents of a son, Michael Lewis, born Tuesday, April 14. Mrs. Shannon was the former Miss Cynthia Mildred Roller.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky (excerpt)

Local VICA students win awards at district contest

Five out of nine local vocational school students participating in the North Central District VICA Skills Contest March 20 won awards.

Local winners included Mike Shannon, prepared speech, first place.

The contest was conducted at Central Kentucky State Vocational Technical School in Lexington. Each student was asked to compete with vocational students from a 30-county area.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky - 1977

Shannon Wins Speech Event

GRAVEL SWITCH (Spl.) - Mike Shannon, 18, a senior at Marion County High School, won first place in extemporaneous speech at the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Kentucky State Leadership Convention and contest held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington on May 22 and 23.

Mike will represent the state at the national convention in Cincinnati in June. He won the regional contest in Brandenburg in April to advance to the state competition in Lexington.

Mike is a member of the National Honor Society and Science Club at MCHS. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shannon of Gravel Switch.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, Wednesday, May 13, 1998

A whopper (caption under picture) Mike Shannon is shown with the 50-pound, 51-inch Dolphin Fish he caught off the coast of the Grand Bahamas

I ran into Mike Shannon at Video Vault. He wanted to show me a picture of a fish he'd caught.

His catch was nothing I'd ever seen before but I knew it didn't come from a local farm pond.

Mike told me it was a Dolphin Fish he'd caught at the end of March fishing from a charter boat off the coast of the Grand Bahamas.

It took him 45 minutes to land the 50-pound, 51-inch fish.

There must have been quite a few fillets!

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Award 1: National Honor Society

Award 2: 1977, First place in Extemperaneous Speech - Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Kentucky State Leadership Convention

Graduation: 1977, Marion County High School, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Occupation 1: Electrician, Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky

Occupation 2: 1999, Shannon & Son Electricians

The Lebanon Enterprise - Wednesday, July 23, 1997 - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Kathy Shannon wins Ashland Teacher Achievement Award

Marie Moffitt - Staff Writer

Kathy Shannon was given an apple for being an outstanding teacher.

The St. Augustine teacher was nominated and evaluated on information sent in to the Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award.

"I was very surprised and honored when I found out I was nominated," she said. "Someone must have thought I was worth the nomination."

The nomination, which was the second for Shannon helped her become a 1997 Golden Apple Achiever Award winner.

"I commend Ashland for the need to honor and recognize the work that educators do," she said.

Shannon was recognized for her teaching excellence based on teaching material, teaching methods, philosophies and a clear concern for individual student needs.

Out of 6,270 teachers in four states only 769 nominations were submitted to judges.

The top 15 percent, 84 teachers, was awarded the Golden Apple award.

"People don't know how many hours go into the teaching profession. You have to love it and the children to put in hours and hours," she said. "It's not a 9 to 5 job."

The Ashland Inc. Teacher Achievement Award covers Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio and West Virginia and recognizes 10 teachers in each state.

The program has been in all states for nine years and all certified and regular classroom teachers are eligible.

Nominated teachers are sent a package of information which has to be returned after being filled out.

The judging is conducted by former Teacher Achiever winners, teachers and experts from the education field in all states.

Shannon received her recognition after working in the field of education for many years.

She received a bachelor's degree from Spalding University and a master's degree from Western Kentucky University.

She also has a master's catechist certificate in religion. The degree is offered by the Archdiocese in Louisville.

Shannon has taught at St. Francis of Assisi for eight years, St. Catherine Elementary in New Haven for one year and St. Augustine for five years.

"I have taught every grade K through six," she said.

Since July 1, she was given the position as coordinator of Lifelong Formation and Education for the St. Augustine Parish.

"My new job is a big umbrella over lots and lots of other things," she said.

In her new position, Shannon is in charge of adult education, religion classes, the high school youth, and the Sacraments.

"You name it, I got it, Bible school, child liturgy; any religious activity," she said.

Shannon is currently working on youth and grade school religious programs for the fall.

"I'm real excited and looking forward to filling a learning need that's here about our Catholic faith," she said. "There's a definite need for the position."

Shannon stays active with the church and volunteers her time to the community.

She has taught religious classes at night, has been a Eucharist minister for eight years and for 10 years she has been in charge of the math-a-thon which raises money for St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

"We usually raise around $4000 to $5000 a year," she said.

Shannon has volunteered her time to the community in helping with 4-H Camp, the Marion County Fair in the past years and Marion County Ham Days.

When she finds spare time, she likes to read, go horseback riding and she walks or jogs almost everyday.

"I do find time to read and I'm pretty consistent on waling or jogging," she said.

Shannon is married to Mike Shannon and they have three children Katie, Michael and Stephanie.

Even with her new job she will continue to teach.

"It's a broader field of teaching, not only will I be teaching children but other people about teaching," she said.

"I love teaching and I love to see people learn, it will be a different field," she said.

Award 1: National Honor Society

Award 2: July 23, 1997, Kentucky Ashland Teacher Achievement Award Winner

Degree 1: Bachelors Degree from Spalding University, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky

Degree 2: Master's Degree from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Graduation: 1977, Marion County High School, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Occupation 1: Director of Education, St. Augustine parish, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Occupation 2: Teacher, St. Augustine Catholic School, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Occupation 3: Teacher, St. Francis Elementary School, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Jones - Shannon plan to wed April 15 at St. Francis Church

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Jones of Loretto announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathy Louise, to Mr. Michael Shannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shannon of Gravel Switch.

Miss Jones and Mr. Shannon are both 1977 graduated of Marion County High School. Miss Jones is presently attending St. Catharine College. Mr. Shannon is employed in Danville.

The wedding will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Francis. A reception will follow at the Loretto CC Center. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky - May 18, 1978

Jones - Shannon married at St. Francis of Assisi Church

Miss Kathy Louise Jones became the bride of Mr. Michael Lewis Shannon in a double-ring ceremony on April 15, at 11 o'clock, at St. Francis of Assisi Church with the Rev. Marvin C. Rolfes officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Jones of Loretto. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shannon of Gravel Switch.

The church was decorated with baskets of pastel colored mums and white gladiolus, with candles in the aisle. Music for the ceremony was provided by Miss Donna Mattingly and Mr. Jimmy Yates singing "Hawaiian Wedding Song," "How Great Thou Art," "If," and "Sunrise, Sunset."

The bride, given in marriage by her father and mother, wore a floor-length gown featuring a high crown collar of white organza with Venise lace, a cameo yoke of English net and Brussels lace trimmed with small pearls. The gown flowed into a princess skirt with a scalloped border along the hemline of Venise Motifs and full chapel-length train, with Elizabethan sleeves and beautifully appliqued trumpet cuffs. Her veil was a two tier finger-tip veil of bridal illusion trimmed with matching Venise lace and small pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of white silk sweetheart roses, baby's breath with greenery.

Miss Denise Jones, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. She was attired in a floor-length gown of light blue chiffon over taffeta. She wore a white picturesque hat with matching blue streamers. She carried blue carnations with baby's breath, greenery and matching streamers.

Miss Teresa Jones, cousin of the bride, of Loretto, and Miss Debbie Bishop of Springfield, served as bridesmaids. They were attired in yellow and green, respectively, identical to the maid of honor.

Miss Becky Johnston (sic Johnson) of Danville, niece of the groom, served as Jr. bridesmaid. Miss Karen Johnston (sic Johnson), also niece of the groom, was flower girl They wore orchid and pink respectively. The flower girl carried a basket of matching flowers to match the girls' dresses.

Mr. Jay Johnston (sic Johnson) of Danville served as his brother-in-law's best man. Others in the wedding were Mr. Larry Jones, brother of the bride, and Mr. Charles Smith. The ushers were Mr. Stewart Jones, brother of the bride, Mr. Shirrell Jones, cousin of the bride. Also Mr. Timmy Jones and ring-bearer, Bryan Jones, with Glenn Jones serving as Altar Boy, all brother of the bride. All were attired in white tucks with shirts to match the girls' dresses.

The mother of the bride chose for her daughter's wedding a long sleeved floor-length gown of peach, featuring an A-line silhouette with an empire waist, trimmed with silver braid. The groom's mother chose a straight line floor-length gown of royal blue with long sleeves.

A reception was held following the ceremony at the C.C. Center in Loretto. Serving at the bride's table were College Classmates of the bride, Misses Mary Begley, Cindy Sutton and Paige Milburn. Mrs. Virgie Johnston (sic Johnson), sister of the groom, served at the guest register.

After a honeymoon trip to Cumberland Falls Area including Tennessee, and Virginia, the couple are making their home in Loretto.

Marriage: April 15, 1978, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Loretto, Marion County, Kentucky^84,85,86

Divorce: December 23, 1974, Bullitt County, Kentucky

Marriage: February 12, 1963, Marion County, Kentucky

Divorce: April 02, 1976, Bullitt County< Kentucky

Marriage: December 23, 1974, Kenton County, Kentucky¹⁰⁵

Wreck Injuries Are Fatal to Melvin Wheeler

Melvin Clinton Wheeler, 18, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, at General Hospital, Louisville, after sustaining head injuries in a one-car accident Tuesday, February 13. His death marked the first fatality of 1968 for Marion County.

Wheeler, traveling south on Riley Road at 11:45 p.m. February 13, left the road on the left side, went up a creek bed and overturned. He was taken to Mary Immaculate Hospital and transferred to General Hospital the same night.

A native of Marion County, born June 2, 1948, he was a son of Mrs. Bessie Adams Wheeler, Route 1, Gravel Switch, and the late Marion Clinton Wheeler. He was married October 7 to Mary Margaret Roller, who also survives. He resided on Route 1, Gravel Switch and was employed at Jackson Chair Factory, Danville.

The body was at Bosley Funeral Chapel at Gravel Switch. The funeral was conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Gravel Switch Methodist Church by the Rev. Darrell Lankford and the Rev. Wilbur Cobb. Burial was in Hayesville Cemetery.

Burial: February 25, 1968, Hayesville Cemetery, Marion County, Kentucky¹⁰⁸

Marriage: October 07, 1967

Marriage: June 27, 1969

Marriage: September 12, 1969

Divorce: September 17, 1991, Jefferson County, Kentucky

Marriage: June 30, 1973, Jefferson County, Kentucky¹²⁰

Divorce: 2001

Marriage: October 24, 1992, Jefferson County, Kentucky¹²¹

Marriage: September 08, 2001, LaGrange, Oldham County, Kentucky

Marriage: February 07, 1967

Divorce: July 18, 1978

Marriage: April 16, 1972, Jefferson County, Kentucky¹²⁸

Divorce: August 15, 1993

Marriage: June 14, 1980, Jefferson County, Kentucky¹²⁹

Rebecca was born at 3:53 p.m. and weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

JUNCTION CITY - (Spl.) - Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Johnson honored their daughter, Becky with a party on her fifth birthday on Saturday at the home here. Attending the party along with the parents were a sister, Karen Johnson; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shannon and Mike Shannon; Mrs. Elmer Johnson, Troy Johnson, Judy Johnson, Vicky Johnson and Christy Johnson, Mrs. Catherine Holt, Rodney Holt and Melinda Holt; Anthony Lee, Sheila Lee, Lance Burgess, Holly Burgess, Angie Shannon, Vickie King and Cindy King.

A cake decorated with "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was served along with ice cream. Numerous nice gifts were received.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

Becky Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Johnson of 120 Lisa Ave., celebrated her seventh birthday Friday at the home of her parents.

Those present included her sister, Karen, and Dana and Dawn Cone, Dee Dee Davidson, Khristi Sanders, Missy Lester, Vicki King, Susan Rankin and Amy Wilson.

The guest of honor and guests were served cake decorated with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and soft drinks.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky (excerpt)

Poster Winners Announced

Students at Mary G. Hogsett Elementary School have been preparing for the annual Halloween Carnival by participating in a poster contest.

Winners of the contest will be recognized at the carnival Saturday, Oct. 29, and will be given prizes donated by the Twin Cinemas, Wendy's, Sonic and Burger Queen.

Becky Johnson, second grader, was the champion winner in grades one through three.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky (excerpt)

Fashion Revue Held

Twenty-four Boyle County youths completed their 4-H projects Monday at the 4-H Fashion Revue "Carousel of Fashion." Girls modeled their garments they had made as part of their clothing projects.

First year (Get Ready, Set, Sew) - Tiffany Penn, Becky Johnson, Michelle Boyd and Michelle Canada, blue ribbons. Becky Johnson was construction winner.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky (excerpt)

Outstanding accomplishments recognized

The annual awards ceremony held last Friday morning recognized students for their academic accomplishments.

These students, and their guests, were honored at a banquet sponsored by the National Honor Society last Tuesday evening.

Dr. Eric Mount, dean of students at Centre College, spoke to the students.

Home Economics: Comprehensive Home Economics, Becky Johnson

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

Johnson attends conference

Rebecca Johnson, a 1988 graduate of Danville High School, recently attended the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. She was one of 350 recent high school graduates who were selected for the program based on their academic achievement, leadership and citizenship.

Throughout the conference, Johnson met with leaders and news makers from the three branches of government. Members of Congress discussed the issues facing the 100th Congress. She also met Kentucky's U.S. senators. On media day, prominent journalists examined the media's coverage of national events. On judicial and foreign affairs day, the scholars visited the embassies of Israel, Thailand, Pakistan, China, New Zealand, South Africa and Saudi Arabia.

Scholars took part in a mock congress in which they assumed the roles of U.S. representatives by debating, lobbying and voting on proposed drug testing legislation.

Johnson, the daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson, will be a freshman at the University of Kentucky. She plans to major in either chemistry or math.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Johnson selected as Congressional Scholar

Rebecca Johnson of Danville joined approximately 350 outstanding recent high school graduates from across the country at the National Young Leaders Conference in July.

Becky was selected as a Congressional Scholar based on demonstrated academic achievements, leadership and citizenship.

Rebecca is the daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson of Danville and the granddaughter of Mrs. Frank Murphy, Maple Street, Lebanon and the late Lewis Shannon. She is the great-granddaughter of Mrs. Dora Roller, Maple Street, and the late Len Roller.

She is a 1988 honor graduate of Danville High School who plans to attend the University of Kentucky.

The theme of the National Young Leaders Conference was "The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today." Throughout the six-day Conference, the Congressional Scholars met with key leaders and news-makers from the three branches of government, the media and the diplomatic corps.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky (excerpt)

23 get honors at UK

LEXINGTON - Twenty-three students from Boyle County have been honored by the University of Kentucky as being among the top academic students on the Lexington campus.

The students were named to the dean's list in their college for having outstanding grades for the semester.

They are: Rebecca L. Johnson (and others).

Award 1: 1988, Academic Scholarship to the University of Kentucky

Award 2: Bet. 1986 - 1988, Mational Honor Society

Graduation: 1988, Danville High School, Boyle County, Kentucky

Occupation: 1994, Accountant, Plan Graphics GIS, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky

Award: Eagle Scout

Graduation 1: May 07, 1995, Degree in History, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Graduation 2: 1989, Franklin County High School, Frankfort, Kentucky

Occupation: Curator, Military History Museum, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky

The Licking Valley Carrier - West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky - Thursday, June 23, 1994

Engagement Announces

Jay and Virgie Johnson, of Danville, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Lynn, to William Charles Bright, son of Deborah Bright, of Frankfort.

Miss Johnson is a graduate of Danville High School and is pursuing a degree in history and in accounting at the University of Kentucky. She is employed by Tuesday Morning.

Mr. Bright is a graduate of Franklin County High School and is pursuing a degree in history with a minor in anthropology at the University of Kentucky. He is employed by University of Kentucky Personal Computer Sales. He is the grandson of Henry Wells and Thelma McKenzie Wells formerly of Morgan County, and a nephew of Harold and Henrietta McKinney of Morgan County.

The wedding will be July 9, 9:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, St. Clair Street, Frankfort, Ky.

An open wedding will be observed.

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The State Journal - Frankfort, Kentucky - June 12, 1994

Jay and Virgie Johnson, of Danville, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Lynn, to William Charles Bright, son of Deborah Bright, of Frankfort.

Miss Johnson is a graduate of Danville High School and is pursuing a degree in history and in accounting at the University of Kentucky. She is employed by Tuesday Morning.

Mr. Bright is a graduate of Franklin County High School and is pursuing a degree in history with a minor in anthropology at the University of Kentucky. He is employed by University of Kentucky Personal Computer Sales.

The wedding will be July 9, 9:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church, St. Clair Street,

An open wedding will be observed.

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Kentucky Advocate - Danville, Kentucky - June 12, 1994

Jay and Virgie Johnson, of 120 Lisa Ave, Danville, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Lynn, to William Charles Bright, son of Deborah Bright, of Frankfort.

Johnson, a 1988 graduate of Danville High School , is pursuing a degrees in history and accounting at the University of Kentucky. She is employed as manager of Tuesday Morning.

Bright, a 1989 graduate of Franklin County High School is pursuing a degree in history with a minor in anthropology at UK. He is employed by UK Personal Computer Sales.

An open wedding is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 9 at First Baptist Church, St. Clair Street, Frankfort.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Kentucky, June 15, 1994

Jay and Virgie Johnson, of 120 Lisa Ave, Danville, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Lynn, to William Charles Bright, son of Deborah Bright, of Frankfort.

Johnson is a granddaughter of Frank and Mildred Murphy of Lebanon and the late Lewis Shannon. A 1988 graduate of Danville High School , she is pursuing degrees in history and accounting at the University of Kentucky. She is employed as manager of Tuesday Morning

Bright is a 1989 graduate of Franklin County High School is pursuing a degree in history with a minor in anthropology at UK. He is employed by the University of Kentucky Personal Computer Sales.

An open wedding is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 9 at First Baptist Church, St. Clair Street, Frankfort.

Marriage: July 09, 1994, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky^{139,140,141,142,143}

Karen was born at 2:51 p.m. and weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz.

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

4400 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 15213

May 4, 1984

Karen Johnson

120 Lisa Ave.

Danville, Ky. 40422

Dear Karen,

Congratulations! Your soap carving entry "The Igloo", was selected for the juried show of the Polar World Soap Carving Contest. Over 125 carvings were entered in the contest but only 50 were chosen for the exhibit.

All winning and selected entries will be on exhibit in Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Changing Exhibits Gallery from May 5 - July 15, 1984. We hope you'll be able to visit the Museum to see your carvings along with the others chosen for the exhibit.

You may pick up your entry after the exhibit from Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Division of Education (third floor rear0 on July 17-20 or July 24-27 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please bring a box in which you can carry your carving home (we will supply tissue paper for packing). Please call me at 622-3251 if you have any questions.

Congratulations again, and thank you for thinking of Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Sincerely,

Carol March

Contest Coordinator

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Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center - News Break - September 1987

Volunteer of the Month

Our Volunteer of the Month for September 1987 is Karen Johnson. Karen has been a Volunteen for over a year and has served as vice-president of the Volunteens this year. She has contributed more than 160 hours of service. During July and August of this year, she volunteered a total of 95+ hours. Karen began her volunteer work on the OB unit and has recently begun to help out in the business offices of the hospital. This summer she has worked in the Personnel, Medical Records and Administration. All of the people for whom she has worked have been very pleased with the quality of her work. Karen is the daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson of Lisa Ave., Danville, Ky. Besides her volunteer work, Karen is active in the Spanish and Math Clubs at Danville High School and the youth choir at Calvary Baptist Church. She is interested in computer programming. Karen became a volunteer because she likes "to stay busy and to help other people."

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - 1988

NHS inducts thirteen students

by Teague Sims

The National Honor Society held its annual ceremonies Sunday, October 2, in the Danville High School lobby.

This year there were twelve juniors and one senior inducted into the club. They are senior Reed Dievert and Juniors Chris Ainsworth, Dudley Girard, Chris Goodwin, Heather Hankla, Karen Johnson, Mary Jurgenson, Todd McCoun, Leslie Mentzer, Sam Rhodus, Matt Selby, Stephanie Shannon and Roger Tully.

The ceremonies began as Assistant superintendent Mr. Don Turener recognized hard work and dedication which these students have shown to meet the requirements of NHS. Mr. Turner also expressed the improtance of thanking those who along the way have made their academich success possible.

Jason Hammon, president of NHS, announced each new member's name. They then lighted thir candles from the center candle. Finally, they recided the membership oath.

To be a member of NHS, students must have a 3.5 grade point average (or 4.0 weighted gpa). During the year, members much accumulate service hours through such projects as peer tutoring or community work.

Sponsors of the group are Mr. Jim Moore and Mrs. Rhonda Huffman.

Senior member of the club presented the four qualities of academic excellence. First, Mike Goodwin spoke on beig a good scholar; Tip Gentry spoke on leadership; Jim Cody spoke on service; Jacques Broussseau spoke on the final quality of character. After each of these members spoke, he lighted a candle representing each quality.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

Karen Johnson of Danville High School has received a chancellor scholarship to attend the University of Kentucky. It is a four-year renewable academic scholarship.

She recently attended UK's merit weekend. To attend merit weekend, students must have been accepted to UK and scored a 27 on college entrance exams. Johnson also was one of 48 people taking a test to bypass chemistry. She was one of seven people who passed.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

The following are the members of the Danville and Boyle County teams which won first or second place in the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition Saturday.

They advance to state competition April 23. Third-place teams do not advance, but the names of the members are included.

Danville High School -- It's Showtime, second place, Amy Allen, Allyson Cline, Cindy Finke, Debbie Finke, Jennifer Harmon and Lesley Wolfgang; Straddle Structures, first place, Susan Arnold, Amy Altman, Mike Goodwin, Jason Hammond, Mike Kehoe and Dacelle Peckler; and Gift of Flight, first place, Brent Campbell, Will Dearborn, Brian Farmer, Karen Johnson, Lisa Kindell, Dacelle Peckler and Matt Selby.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - 1990 (excerpt)

Danville High School Honors top students at year-end awards ceremony

The following Danville High School students were recognized at a recent awards ceremony.

Mathematics: Advanced Placement Calculus, Karen Johnson

Physics: Sam Rhodus and Karen Johnson

Presidential Academic Fitness Awards: Karen Johnson

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - 1990 (excerpt)

Speakers set for DHS graduation Friday

Danville High School's top three-ranked seniors and the president of the student council and senior class will be the graduation speakers at 8 p.m. Friday in the Norton Center for the Arts at Centre College.

Heather Hankla, the top-ranked senior, will be joined by Karen Johnson and Mary Jurgensen. Other speakers will be Coletta Frye, student council president, and Cheryl Lewis, senior class president.

Johnson, the daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson, plans to attend the University of Kentucky and major in a math-related field. She received a Chancellor's Scholarship from UK. She received academic awards in advanced (ap) placement calculus, ap computer science, physics and computer programming. An academic letterman, she has been a member of academic teams that completed in the Sweet 16 Academic Showcase and the Governor's Cup. She was president of the math club, treasurer of the Spanish Club, and a member of NHS. She received the American Legion Award which is given to an outstanding junior girl.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

Speakers urge fellow DHS graduated to work for dreams (excerpt)

Danville's Class of 1990 was told Friday to remember its accomplishments and look to the future.

The five students who won the honor of addressing their classmates offered philosophical musings, remembered times worth laughing about and urged the class to continue striving. "Shoot for the moon because even if you do not succeed, you will be among the stars," said Cheryl Lewis, senior class president.

The graduation addresses were given by Lewis, Coletta Frye, president of the student council; and Heather Hankla, Karen Johnson and Mary Jurgensen, class scholars, who are those seniors with the highest grades based on difficulty of courses taken.

Johnson said that learning to overcome a speech difficulty taught her the importance of support from faculty, parents and friends. She said the best way for the students to show gratitude to those who had helped them was to reach out and help others.

Honor graduates: Higher honors - Karen Johnson

Commonwealth Diplomas - Karen Johnson

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - Wednesday, March 10, 1993

Johnson living in Wesley building

Karen Johnson lives in a residence hall that provides a special kind of warmth. The 20-year-old University of Kentucky finance major, along with 48 other students, calls the Wesley Foundation Building her campus home.

Sponsored by the Methodist Church, the Wesley Foundation offers Bible study, worship services and retreats for its residents.

Johnson assists with the Tuesday night worship services, where students are treated to a free dinner, and the Friday night get-togethers.

A merit scholarship recipient, Johnson is considering becoming an investment counselor. Meanwhile, she is getting some hands on experience in accounting by working the UK Physical Plant's accounting office.

Johnson is the daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson of 120 Lisa Ave.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - 1993

Johnson heads to Vienna

Karen Johnson, a University of Kentucky senior from Danville, will spend August in Vienna as a participant in the seventh annual College of Business and Economics Study program.

Johnson of 120 Lisa Ave., is one of 10 UK students who will participate in the program. Each received a $1,000 scholarship from the UK College of Business and Economics to offset expenses.

A finance major, Johnson also serves as secretary of the Wesley Foundation at the university and is a staff assistant with the UK intramural ice hockey team, a group sponsored by the foundation.

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The Lebanon Enterprise - Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky

Johnson spends spring break in the 'ghetto'

The following story was written by Emily Morse and appeared in the Danville Advocate-Messenger

Karen Johnson spent her spring break from college in what she described as a "wall-to-wall ghetto."

The 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Kentucky sacrificed getting a tan to clean and paint a convent in Camden, N.J. This summer, the convent will house church workers who will aid disadvantaged children in Camden.

Johnson, a graduate of Danville High School and the daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson of Danville, learned about the project of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education through the United Methodist Student Center. She lives in the United Methodist Student Center's dormitory, the Wesley Foundation. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murphy of Lebanon and the late Louis (sic Lewis) Shannon.

Johnson had done mission work before with her church, Calvary Baptist Church, but the trip she made this summer ranks as the most intense. She traveled with a group of 18, including the campus minister.

With 47 percent of Camden's population 18 or younger, it is a city of "children having children," Johnson said. "All the males over 15 carry guns and all the girls carry knives." she said.

Cleaning the building that the church had leased to families in the area was not easy. "The convent was really trashed," recalled Johnson, who earned the nickname of "pooper scooper."

To enter the church where they stayed, they went through a gate, two locked doors, another gate and an alarm. "They told us not to feel safe while we were there," she said.

In addition to the dirty work, Johnson worked with the children in the after-school program. "Most of these kids have nothing. They have nothing to hope for except to live for the next day," Johnson said. One fourth-grade girl said her career ambition was "not to be a drug dealer," Johnson said.

Johnson helped pave the way for change. "In the summer, they try to get kids to see that there's more to life that what they see in Camden, which is mainly drugs," she said. "Just to give them hope is the main thing."

Award 1: May 01, 1989, National Honor Society

Award 2: 1989, American Legion Award, Danville High School, Danville, Kentucky

Award 3: 1990, Kentucky's Commonwealth Diploma

Award 4: May 1990, Chancellor's Scholarship to the University of Kentucky

Baptism: September 26, 1982, Calvary Baptist Church, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

Degree: December 2001, Bachelors of Business Administration with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems

Graduation 1: December 2001, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky

Graduation 2: 1990, Danville High School, Boyle County, Kentucky

Individual Note: 1993, Attended Classes in Vienna, Austria during the summer of 1993

Occupation 1: March 2001, Systems Analyst, Corning, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky

Occupation 2: Bet. August 1994 - March 2001, Computer Specialist, Hitachi Automotive Products, Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky

His natural parents are Robert F. Stevenson and Shirely Reynolds. Shirely Reynolds was the daughter of James F. Reynolds. She was born February 2, 1936 and died May 23, 1973 in Dade County, Florida. She had one brother, Charles Reynolds.

Randy has two natural siblings; a brother Robert, Jr. and a sister, Loriann.

See other parents - John and June Leech

Adoption: Abt. 1980, by John and June Leech, his paternal aunt and her husband

Graduation: 1989, Tates Creek High School, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky

The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky - Sunday, January 30, 1994

Karen Michelle Johnson, daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson of 120 Lisa Ave., and Randolph James Leach (sic Leech), son of John and Betty (sic June) Leach (sic Leech) of Lexington, were married Dec. 11 at the Woodland Christian Church, Lexington, by the Rev. Ward Wilson.

Rebecca Johnson of Frankfort, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor.

Brent Clayton of Lexington served as best man. Jamie See and Stuart Burton, both of Lexington, and Bill Bright of Frankfort were ushers.

A reception was held after the ceremony at the wedding site.

The bride, a 1990 graduate of Danville High School, is attending the University of Kentucky, where she is majoring in finance. She is employed by Ernst & Young in Lexington.

The groom, a 1989 graduate of Tates Creek High School, attends UK. He is employed by Gray, Inc.

The couple will live in Lexington.

Divorce: February 26, 1996, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky

Marriage: December 11, 1993, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky^156,157

Graduation: 1988, Boyle County High School, Boyle County, Kentucky

The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Kentucky - March 7, 1999

Jay and Virgie Johnson of Danville announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Michelle Leech to Timothy Lynn Tyler, son of Kay Gray of Danville and Mike and Sue Tyler of Springfield.

Leech is a 1990 graduate of Danville High School and attended University of Kentucky. She attends Eastern Kentucky University with a major in computer information systems and is employed as a systems specialist at Hitachi in Harrodsburg.

Tyler is a 1998 graduate of Boyle County High School, attended University of Kentucky and is employed as a welder at Trim Masters in Nicholasville.

A wedding is planned for March 20 at Sweet Difference.

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The Advocate Messenger - Danville, Kentucky

Karen Michelle Leech and Timothy Lynn Tyler were married March 20 at Sweet Difference in Danville by the Rev. Larry Gardner.

Rebecca Bright, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor and Melinda Holt of Gravel Switch (sic Mitchellsburg) was bridesmaid. Flowergirls were Shannon Leech of Danville, daughter of the bride, and Tara Bright.

Mike Tyler of Springfield, father of the groom, was best man, and Mike Eastridge of Lebanon was groomsman.

The bride is the daughter of Jay and Virgie Johnson of Danville. She is a 1990 graduate of Danville High School, attended University of Kentucky and attends Eastern Kentucky University. She is a systems specialist at Hitachi Automotive Products, Harrodsburg.

The groom is the on of Kay Gray of Danville and Mike and Sue Tyler of Springfield. He is a 1988 graduate of Boyle County High School, attended University of Kentucky and is employed as a welder at Trim Masters, Nicholasville.

The couple lives in Danville.

Marriage: March 20, 1999, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky^158,159,160

Marriage: October 16, 1979

Divorce: September 05, 1986, Bullitt County, Kentucky

Marriage: May 05, 1983, Bullitt County, Kentucky¹⁶⁶

Divorce: 1988, Bullitt County, Kentucky

Marriage: September 19, 1986, Bullitt County, Kentucky¹⁶⁷

Marriage: December 31, 1994, Bullitt County, Kentucky¹⁶⁸

Marriage: June 16, 1986

Marriage: April 14, 1986

Marriage: July 21, 1990

A Family Tree

I hear the Holy Spirit

saying to me

life is a gift

it grows like a tree

Look at a tree and tell me

What do you see?

I see some thing strong that cannot easily be blown away

I see it blow with the breeze on a cold blustery day

I see it's leaves change into colors so fair

I see and hear the baby birds from the branches way up there

I see more than a broken branch or two

I see a great strength God has given me and you

The strength to live in a season we all must go through

The strength to be broken and grow anew

This strength comes from standing there and never backing up

This strength grows from year to year it tends to make us tough

When I look at a tree I see gentleness as the leaves sway in the wind

and I see a big strong branch that when pulled on can still bend

I see us in this tree I guess you could say

Because it reminds me of our family we are just that way

A strength year round full of wisdom and love

able to extend our branches to harbor a dove

A beautiful sight not just on the surface

but ones that stand tall with dignity and purpose

This tree could never be hewn down

because through many generations it has stood it's ground

It's roots came from a Father and a Mother

It's branches embrace a sister and a brother

It's leaves reveal our love for one another

So today may we be as birds of a feather

and enjoy our time of flocking together

and hide under our wings this truth that's free

One of life's greatest gifts is a FAMILY TREE.

By Jenifer Ort Choate

Marriage: June 19, 1993, Jefferson County, Kentucky¹⁷³

1. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Thursday, March 6, 1941, Obituary of Edgar Shannon.

2. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Tuesday - March 4, 1941, Article on death of Edgar Shannon.

3. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 013-21093-1941, Edgar Shannon.

4. "The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky," Tuesday - June 29, 1971, Obituary of Daisy Catherine Girtley Shannon Willard.

5. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Wednesday - June 30, 1971, Obituary of Daisy Catherine Girtley Shannon Willard.

6. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Obituary of Daisy Catherine Girtley Shannon Willard.

7. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 035-17293-1971, Daisy Girtley Shannon Willard.

8. Compiled by Darrell Ellis, Doris Purdom, Shirley Sheppeson, The Forgotten Past, Cemeteries of Forkland, Little South and North Rolling Fork, (c 1974, 2nd printing 1979), Page 75, Edgar Shannon.

9. Compiled by Darrell Ellis, Doris Purdom, Shirley Sheppeson, The Forgotten Past, Cemeteries of Forkland, Little South and North Rolling Fork, (c 1974, 2nd printing 1979), Page 75, Daisy Catherine Girtley Shannon Willard.

10. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1920-79-39366, Chester Shannon.

11. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Certificate #: 040-19837-1920, Chester Shannon.

12. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1920-079-39367, Lester Shannon.

13. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 040-19838-1920, Lester Shannon.

14. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1921-081-40103, Artie Frances Shannon.

15. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 054-26885-1985,, Artie Frances Shannon Smith Hagan Beckwith.

16. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 033-16161-1979, John Smith.

17. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 041-20394-1985, Gordon Hagan.

18. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 045-22008-1977, Joseph Beckwith.

19. "Daily Journal," Edinburg, Ind., Monday - February 27, 1995, James Alva Shannon.

20. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, James Alva Shannon.

21. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1925-028-13511, James Alva Shannon.

22. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1932-017-08044, Thelma Mann.

23. Genesco Newsletter, Feature article, circa 1970-1971, Elza Lewis Shannon.

24. United States Army, Honorable Discharge, Elza Lewis Shannon.

25. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," December 1981, Obituary of Lewis Shannon.

26. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Tuesday, December 8, 1981, Obituary of Lewis Shannon.

27. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Thirty Years Ago, Article on Lewis and Mildred Shannon.

28. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Friday - January 23, 1959, Article on Lewis Shannon selling his farm.

29. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1927-075-37361, Elza Lewis Shannon.

30. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate # 062-30888-1981, Elza Lewis Shannon.

31. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Obituary of Elza Lewis Shannon.

32. Marion County, Kentucky Marriage Book, # 28, Page 428, Mildred Roller and Lewis Shannon.

33. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1927-082-40874, Cynthia Mildred Roller.

34. Compiled by John Shepperson, Marion County, Kentucky Cemetery Records, Eastern Marion County area, 1992, Hayesville Cemetery, Lewis Shannon.

35. Marion County, Kentucky Marriage Book, # 28, Page 428, Mildred Roller and Lewis Shannon.

36. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1945-105-52108, Ramona Cleadious Shannon.

37. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate # 004-21995-1945, Ramona Cleadious Shannon.

38. Compiled by Katherine Roller, Roller Cemetery, Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky, (Corrections made by Virgie Shannon Johnson), Ramona Cleadious Shannon.

39. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1930-073-36096, Mildred Louise Shannon.

40. "The Herald - Leader," Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, Wednesday - June 26, 2002, Obituary of Mildred Shannon Roller Neil.

41. "The Courier - Journal," Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Wednesday - June 26, 2002, Obituary of Mildred Shannon Roller Neil.

42. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Wednesday - June 26, 2002, Obituary of Mildred Shannon Roller Neil.

43. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Wednesday - July 2, 2002, Obituary of Mildred Shannon Roller Neil.

44. "The Oldham Era," LaGrange, Oldham County, Kentucky, Wednesday - July 3, 2002, Obituary of Mildred Shhannon Roller Neil.

45. Forkland Families, Brenda Edwards, Committee Chairman, Forkland Heritage, It's People - Past and Present, 1793-1996, Volumes 1 & 2, (c 1988, 3rd printing 1996), Page 165, Submitted for Vaney Roller, Vaney Roller.

46. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1920-042-20975, Garland Vaney Roller.

47. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1952-085-42177, Linda Diane Roller.

48. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 022-10880-1953, Linda Diane Roller.

49. Compiled by Katherine Roller, Roller Cemetery, Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky, (Corrections made by Virgie Shannon Johnson), Linda Diane Roller.

50. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1932-070-34658, Josephine Shannon.

51. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 908-01463-1993 (possible error in volume number), Josephine Shannon Shuck.

52. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 024-11749-1983, James Howard Shuck.

53. Compiled by John Shepperson, Marion County, Kentucky Cemetery Records, Eastern Marion County area, 1992, Hayesville Cemetery, Josephine Shannon Shuck.

54. Compiled by John Shepperson, Marion County, Kentucky Cemetery Records, Eastern Marion County area, 1992, Hayesville Cemetery, James Howard Shuck.

55. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1949-050-24882, Edgar Harlan "Eddie" Shuck.

56. "The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky," Tuesday - November 14, 2000, Article including information on Ronnie Shuck.

57. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1962-119-59389, Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Shuck.

58. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1940-090-44814, John O'Neal Smith, Jr.

59. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 014-06910-90, John O. Smith Jr.

60. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1946-068-33627, Carole J. Fitzpatrick.

61. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1963-131-65233 , Frank Dale Smith.

62. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 024-11727-1987, Frank Dale Smith.

63. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1966-081-40166 , Kimberly Ann "Kim" Smith.

64. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1968-056-27780, Jennifer Lee "Jenny" Smith.

65. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1972-044-21968, Kenneth Andrew Smith.

66. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1950-113-56271, Mary Carolyn Shannon.

67. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1951-102-50768, James Garland Shannon.

68. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Article, Tuesday, April 19, 1988, Virgie Shannon Johnson.

69. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, January 1982, Article on Chamber Awards - Virgie Johnson.

70. "The Kentucky Advocate - Danville, Kentucky," Boyle County, January 24, 1982, Article on Chamber Awards - Virgie Johnson.

71. Letter from Martha Layne Collins, Lieutenant Governor, March 12, 1982, Letter to Virgie Johnson.

72. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1948-127-63492, Virgie Mae Shannon.

73. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Clipping, Jay and Virgie Johnson.

74. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1942-093-46281, J.W. Johnson.

75. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Clipping, Jay and Virgie Johnson.

76. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping, Michael Lewis Shannon.

77. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping, 1977, Michael Lewis Shannon.

78. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Friday - April 17, 1959, Birth announcement of Michael Lewis Shannon.

79. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper clipping - Wednesday, July 23, 1997, Kathleen Louise Jones Shannon.

80. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1978-011-05014, Mike Shannon and Kathy Jones.

81. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping - Thursday, May 18, 1978, Mike Shannon and Kathy Jones.

82. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Engagement Announcement, Kathy Jones and Mike Shannon.

83. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #:  1959-003-01286, Kathleen Louise "Kathy" Jones.

84. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1978-011-05014, Mike Shannon and Kathy Jones.

85. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping - Thursday, May 18, 1978, Mike Shannon and Kathy Jones.

86. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Engagement Announcement, Kathy Jones and Mike Shannon.

87. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping - March 17, 1999, Katie Shannon.

88. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping - July 29, 1998, Katie Shannon.

89. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper clipping - Wednesday, December 31, 1997, Katie Shannon.

90. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper clipping - Wednesday, May 6, 1998, Katie Shannon.

91. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Wednesday - October 18, 2000, Article on Katie receiving Norton Scholar award.

92. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1981-003-01148, kathleen Louise "Katie" Shannon.

93. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Wednesday, August 16, 2000, John Paul Spalding and Katie Shannon.

94. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1977-010-04952, John Paul Spalding.

95. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Wednesday, August 16, 2000, John Paul Spalding and Katie Shannon.

96. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Wednesday - July 18, 2001, Article on Michael Shannon.

97. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1984-018-08947, Michael Lewis Shannon.

98. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Wednesday - February 6, 2002, Article re Micahel Shannon.

99. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping - Wednesday, April 8, 1998, Stephanie Shannon.

100. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper article, April 7,1999, Stephanie Shannon.

101. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Article, October 13, 1999, Stephanie Shannon.

102. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1986-041-20273 , Stephanie Rose Shannon.

103. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Clipping, Wedmesday, April 8, 1998.

104. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1947-055-27123, Daphne Joyce Roller.

105. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1975-0O5-32235, Barry Veith and Daphne Roller.

106. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 008-03827-68., Melvin Clinton Wheeler.

107. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Obituary of Melvin Wheeler.

108. Compiled by John Shepperson, Marion County, Kentucky Cemetery Records, Eastern Marion County area, 1992, Melvin Clinton Wheeler.

109. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1976-109-54266, Bobby Adams.

110. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 059-29085-1976, Bobby Adams.

111. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1978-023-11395, Catherine Elizabeth Adams.

112. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1983- 088-43586 , Christopher David Adams.

113. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Death Certificate #: 068-33662-1983, Christopher Adams.

114. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1986- 047-23089 , Joshua David Adams.

115. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1950-139-69158, Archie Darrell Roller.

116. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1993-048-23748, Nicholas Chad Roller.

117. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1953-110-54995, Danny Dale Roller.

118. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1973-031-15119, Danny Dale Roller and Deborah Wilson.

119. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1992-073-36266, Danny Dale Roller and Carole Unknown.

120. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1973-031-15119, Danny Dale Roller and Deborah Wilson.

121. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1992-073-36266, Danny Dale Roller and Carole Unknown.

122. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1977-108-53697, Rebecca Danielle Roller.

123. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1999-067-33468, Richard Norton and Rebecca Roller.

124. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1947-164-81549, James Howard Shuck.

125. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1954-089-44244, Patricia Ann "Patty" Shuck.

126. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1980-029-14114, Charles Ort and Patty Shuck.

127. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1980-029-14114, Royce Williams and Patricia Williams Ort.

128. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1980-029-14114, Charles Ort and Patty Shuck.

129. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1980-029-14114, Royce Williams and Patricia Williams Ort.

130. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Article, Rebecca Johnson.

131. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Newspaper Article, Rebecca Johnson.

132. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1970-043-21298, Rebecca Lynn Johnson.

133. "The Licking Valley Carrier," West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, Engagement announcement - Newspaper clipping, June 23, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

134. "The State Journal - Frankfort, Kentucky," Engagement Announcement - Newspaper Clipping, June 12, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

135. "The Kentucky Advocate - Danville, Kentucky," Boyle County, Engagement Announcement - Newspaper Clipping, June 12, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

136. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Engagement Announcement - Newspaper Clipping, June 14, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

137. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 042-20827-1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

138. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1970-088-43926, William Charles "Bill" Bright.

139. "The Licking Valley Carrier," West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, Engagement announcement - Newspaper clipping, June 23, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

140. "The State Journal - Frankfort, Kentucky," Engagement Announcement - Newspaper Clipping, June 12, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

141. "The Kentucky Advocate - Danville, Kentucky," Boyle County, Engagement Announcement - Newspaper Clipping, June 12, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

142. "The Lebanon Enterprise, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky," Engagement Announcement - Newspaper Clipping, June 14, 1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

143. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 042-20827-1994, Bill Bright and Rebecca Johnson.

144. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1996-116-00682, Tara Lea Bright.

145. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Article, Karen Johnson.

146. Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, News Break Newsletter, September, 1987, Vol. 3, No. 9, Karen Johnson.

147. Letter from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, May 4, 1984, Letter to Karen Johnson.

148. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Wednesday - March 10, 1993, Article on Karen Johnson.

149. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 116-1972-55645, Karen Michelle Johnson.

150. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Article, Marriage of Randy Leech and Karen Johnson.

151. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 084-41806-1993, Randy Leech and Karen Johnson.

152. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper article, March 7, 1999, Tim Tyler and Karen Johnson Leech.

153. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Article, Karen Johnson Leech and Tim Tyler.

154. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 014-06641-1999, Karen Johnson Leech and Tim Tyler.

155. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1969-016-50528, Timothy Lynn Tyler.

156. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Article, Marriage of Randy Leech and Karen Johnson.

157. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 084-41806-1993, Randy Leech and Karen Johnson.

158. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper article, March 7, 1999, Tim Tyler and Karen Johnson Leech.

159. "The Advocate Messenger," Danville, Boyle County. Kentucky, Newspaper Article, Karen Johnson Leech and Tim Tyler.

160. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 014-06641-1999, Karen Johnson Leech and Tim Tyler.

161. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 116-1994-24914, Shannon Michelle Leech.

162. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #:  1964-027-49769 , Anthony Scott Green.

163. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1983-015-07198, Anthony Scott Green and Rebecca Sparks.

164. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1986-056-27787, Anthony Scott Green and Lori Blair.

165. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1995-089-44258, Anthony Green and Tammy Boley.

166. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1983-015-07198, Anthony Scott Green and Rebecca Sparks.

167. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1986-056-27787, Anthony Scott Green and Lori Blair.

168. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1995-089-44258, Anthony Green and Tammy Boley.

169. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1985-057-28307, Samantha Yvonne Green.

170. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1987-038-18971, Megan Latonia Green.

171. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1972-036-17959, Catherine Jo Shuck.

172. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1972-084-41763, Jenifer Lee Ort.

173. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Marriage Record #: 1993-036-17644, Chris Choate and Jenifer Ort.

174. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1994-102-50720, Sarah Christan Choate.

175. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1996-062-30887, Whitney Lashay James.

176. Kentucky Vital Statistics, "Electronic," Birth Certificate #: 1980-106-52739, Pamela Rana Williams.