Baker, Mrs. Lydia Montgomery
At the family residence, near Longwood, Pettis county, Missouri, on the 21st inst., Mrs. Lydia Baker, wife of Lucretius Baker, formerly of Garrard county, Ky., and sister of Rev. John Montgomery, D.D., Pettis county, and Thos. J. Montgomery, M.D., of Sedalia, Mo.
Mrs. Baker was a lady of high character, great piety, and was universally esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, several children and a large circle of friends to cherish her memory.
Sedalia Daily Democrat (Sedalia, Pettis, MO), November 24, 1874
Contributed by Laura Brenner.

Ball, Christine Clark
LANCASTER - Services for Christine Ball, 86, Debbie Avenue, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ramsey Funeral Home by the Rev. Bryce McCulley. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. She died Wednesday at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington. Born Jan. 22, 1910 in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late John and Eliza Naylor Clark. She was a homemaker and the widow of T.D. Ball.
Survivors include a son, Russell Ball of Lancaster; a daughter, Johnetta Bubnar of Lexington; a brother, Homer Clark of Lancaster; a sister, Stella Maupin of Garrard County; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Barry Bubnar, Darrell Edgington, Kendall Barker, David Goldey, Joe Maupin and Sam Ross. Honorary pallbearers are Cindy Holt, Russa Edgington, Leslie Barker, Stacey Goldey and Melissa Ball.
September 20, 1996 Friday

Barnett, Caroline
Mrs. Caroline Barnett, wife of the late Dudley Barnett, died at her home near here last Thursday. Funeral conducted by Rev. Ross, interment at Mt. Olivet burying ground. Mrs. Barnett was a faithful Christian for many years, having united with the church in girlhood. Gentleness, kindness, and patience characterized her life.
The Central Record, May 1, 1908

Baughman, Mrs. John T.
After a lingering illness, Mrs. John T Baughman died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. E.W. Morrow, on Richmond Street Thursday night. She came to Lancaster from her home in Lexington hoping the change would prove of some benefit, and while she improved slightly, yet there was little to give hope of complete recovery. Mrs. Baughman was beloved by a wide circle of friends who deeply deplore her death. She was a daughter of Mrs. Clayton Anderson, and came from one of the oldest and best-known families in Garrard County. She leaves her husband and two children, who have sympathy in their great bereavement. Rev. C.C. Brown conducted services at the grave, the burial taking place at the family burying ground near the residence of Mr. H.C. Sutton.
The Central Record, December 14, 1906

Beaumont, Louisa Myers
Mrs. Louisa Beaumont, widow of the late James Beaumont, died at 1:30 Friday morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Judd, 217 West Seventh street, of senility and a touch of pneumonia. She had been bedfast for a week.
Mrs. Beaumont had been a resident of Pana for over thirty years, and had lived in several other Central Illinois towns. She was born in Lancaster, Ky., December 26, 1839, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Myers, a prominent family of that state, as was that of her husband. She was the last member of the original family, with the exception of Mrs. Sarah Wright of Decatur, a sister. She was the mother of thirteen children, seven of whom survive, and are: Joseph Beaumont of Moweaqua, James of Cowden, Mrs. Nina Whitman of Biggsville, Ill., Mrs. Mollie Cottrell of Paint Lick, Ky., Mrs. R.L. Underwood of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Ella Stevens of Crab Orchard, Ky., and Mrs. Judd of Pana.
Mrs. Beaumont was a faithful member of the Baptist church. The funeral will be held from the Judd home at 2:30 Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Harman Etter, with burial in the West Mound Cemetery.
The Decatur Review (Decatur, Macon, IL), January 12, 1923
Contributed by Laura Brenner

Best, Susie Arnold
Mrs. Thomas D. Best, formerly Miss Susie Arnold, daughter of John A. Arnold, deceased, died at her home in Moreland of heart disease, aged 44 years, and will be buried in the Lancaster Cemetery Wednesday.
Lexington Leader, April 30, 1907

Bogie, Andrew
Mr. Andrew Bogie died at the home of his son, ex-Representative J. O. bogie at Buckeye, on Wednesday, April 1st (1914) of a complication of disease incident to his advanced years. After funeral services by Br. Tinder, his remains were interred on the following day, Thursday at Gunn’s Chapel.
Mr. Bogie was in his 69th year at the time of his death and had been in failing health for more than a year. He was born in Madison county, but came to Garrard forty-two years ago, marrying a Miss Teater of the Buckeye vicinity, who preceded him to the grave thirty years ago. To this union was born four children: Mr. Loton Bogie of Jessamine county, Jaspar Bogie of Edinburg, Ind., John O. Bogie of Buckeye and Mrs. J. W. Sanders of this county, all of whom survive him. Mr. Bogie a few years since married the widow of the late Herod Ray, who also survives him.
Mr. Bogie was one of the good citizens of his community, highly respected, upright and honorable, a lifelong member of the Christian church and a man whose presence will be sadly missed in the community in which he has so long lived.

Bourne, Biff
Mr. Biff Bourne, aged 30 years, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital Saturday morning, the result of a long siege of typhoid fever. He was a resident of Lancaster, where his body will be taken for burial Sunday. He had been in the hospital for five weeks. He leaves his wife in the same hospital, in the room adjoining his, very ill with the same disease which claimed him.
The Leader, August 29, 1908

Broaddus, Joe
LANCASTER - Joe Broaddus, 84, of Mount Hebron Road, died Friday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville.
Born Jan. 2, 1913, in Garrard County, he was a son of the late Robert Albert and Grace Roberta Broaddus. He was a retired farmer and a member and deacon of the Lancaster Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, a son, two sisters, two grandchildren, a step grandchild and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Ramsey Funeral Home by the Rev. Bob Rush. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darrell Edgington, James Gilbert Edgington, Jimmy Edgington, Allen Edgington, Cliff Ed Irvin and Billy Wayne Lane.
June 15, 1997 - Sunday

Brooks, Gladys R.
LANCASTER -- Gladys R. Brooks, 77, of East Broadway, Danville, died Sunday at Stanford House Nursing Home. Born Dec. 4, 1921, in Garrard County, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Maebelle Burdette Brooks. She was a retired employee of Hub Frankel where she worked for 43 years, and a member of Bryantsville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a brother, Carl Brooks of Ashland; and two sisters, Jean Rayburn of Danville and Edna Breeding of Victorville, Calif.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ramsey Funeral Home by Henderson Goins and John Cato. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herb McMillan, Chris Eaton, Gary Crace, Walter and Cecil Arnold and Paul Ballard.
[Source; Boyle Co. KY newspaper, August 02, 1999 - Monday]

Brown, Johnny
A feeling of sadness pervaded this entire community when the death of Johnny Brown as announced. It was such a shock to everyone. Johnny was an exceptionally nice young man, and had so many friends, and was a great comfort to his beloved parents. So very much sympathy is felt for the distressed family, especially for the devoted mother and father, who have had to give up three boys in such a short time.
The Central Record, September 19, 1901

Brown, Leroy F.
Mr. LeRoy F. Brown passed into the Great Beyond January 1st (1934) at two o'clock in the afternoon. He was born in the Buena Vista section of this county May 11, 1849, being at his death eight-four years and seven months old. He was one of a large family of children of Asa and Jane Hancock Brown, of Buena Vista. On December 18, 1877 he was married to Lura F. Mitchell of this county, and to this union was born eleven children; seven of whom survive, namely: One sone, R. B. Brown, Mrs. H. C. Kurtz, Mrs. W. A. Cotton, Mrs Robert Layton, Mrs. J.C.Conn, this county; Mrs. Buford West, Richmond. He has 28 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Belle Poore of Danville, and two brothers, T. N. Brown of Monticello, Indiana, and R. S. Brown of Asheville, N. C. At the age of seven years he united with the M. E.church at Buena Vista, known as Brown’s Chapel, bening named for his father, Asa Brown. After his marriage and the establishing of a home in Buckeye, he with his wife affiliated with the Gunn's Chapel church, where he worshipped until his sickness prevented. Mr. Brown was one of Garrard county's prominent and honorable citizens. He and his wife have reared a family of children who have been an honor to them in their old age.

Brown, Mrs. R.S.
News has been received here of the death in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, of Mrs. R. S. Brown. Death was due to paralysis. She was a member of the Methodist church and a splendid Christian woman.
Mrs. Brown, a former resident of this city, leaves a host of relatives and friends in this community to mourn her loss. Her husband, R. S. Brown, conducted a successful mercantile business in Lancaster for many years before removing to North Carolina.
Burial will be in the Lancaster cemetery Saturday at two o‘clock.

Brown, Will
Will Brown, who lives beyond Point Leavell, was killed by north-bound freight train Tuesday afternoon. He had just returned from Rowland, getting off the train at Point Leavell, and had just passed through a tunnel. He was about thirty years of age.
The Central Record, May 24, 1907

Bruce, Mrs. Hiram T.
“"Death roll”
The body of Mrs. Hiram T. Bruce, who died Friday on Chestnut Street, near Fifth, was taken Saturday morning to Garrard County for burial.
The Leader, April 9, 1904

Bruner, Leanna Osborne
Leanna Osborne Bruner, 71, died March 8, 1975 in Garrard County, Ky. She was the widow of the late Armster Bruner Sr. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otis Duncan, Rt. 2, Lancaster, Saturday morning. She was a native of Garrard County, a daughter of the late Roy and Jennie Naylor Osborne. She is also survived by five other daughters, Mrs. George Compton, Nicholasville, Mrs. Brutus Peel, Jessamine County, Mrs. Leon Freeman and Mrs. Joe Goldey, both of Louisville, and Mrs. Owen Walling, Lexington; six sons, Carl, Claude and Tommy Bruner, all of Nicholasville, Armster Brunner, Jr., Jessamine County, and Robert P. Bruner, Frankfort, and Rollie J. Bruner, Garrard County; one sister, Mrs. Joe Naylor of Woodford County. Burial in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
The Lexington Herald-Leader, March 9, 1975

Bryant, Patsy
Taken from Lexington Observer/Reporter: Mrs. Patsy Bryant, wife of James G. Bryant of Garrard county died 12/26/1833, age 45 years. She left her husband and ten children, one being three months of age.

Burnside, Sara
Sara Burnside, col., died last Monday and was buried in the old family burying grounds.
The Central Record, March 7, 1901

Burnsides, Mrs. Richard
Lexington relatives and friends were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Richard Burnsides which occurred at her home in Lancaster, Ky., Thursday afternoon, after a protracted illness. Mrs. Burnsides was the wife of Judge R. A. Burnsides, for several years County Judge of Garrard county, but now in the government revenue service. She was also daughter of the late General W. J. Landrum, who for nearly a quarter of a century was collector of Internal Revenues in the Eighth Kentucky district.
The Leader, April 23, 1909

Burton, Mary Reynolds
Mrs. Mary Burton died at her home near Buckeye at 3 o’clock Monday morning (March 31, 1913) and after funeral services at the grave by Rev. Pollitt assisted by Rev. Tinder, her remains were interred in the family burying ground near the home place at 2:30 o‘clock Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Burton has been in ill health for some time, suffering from a complication of diseases, and because of her age it has been known for some time that she could not recover, in fact for some weeks her death was almost hourly expected, but with a strong constitution and an indomitable spirit, the flame of life has lasted much longer than was expected. During the last two months a nurse has been in constant attendance, and all that loving hands could do was done to make her last days as comfortable as possible.
Mrs. Burton was the widow of the late William A. Burton, who has not long preceded her to the other shore, and before her marriage was Miss Mary Reynolds; she was born in Madison county, Ky. and had she lived until the 23rd day of next June would have been 77 years of age.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. B. Ray, Mrs. Forest Stapp, and Mrs. H. M. Kurtz, and three sons, Messrs Robert L., Richard I. and William B. Burton, all residing in Garrard county.
The death of Mrs. Burton marks the passing of as well loved and popular old couple as ever dwelt in the county. For more than a half century these good old people have lived near Buckeye, where they have reared a family, accumulated a goodly store of this worlds goods, and above all, won the respect and love of the entire community. Mrs. Burton was a devout member of the Methodist church, and practiced a religion in the every day walks of life by her exhibition a true christian spirit, sympathy for those in affliction and distress, charity to those who needed it, and kindliness for all.
A large crowd followed the remains to their last resting place and many handsome floral offerings were mute witnesses of the esteem in which this good woman was held. Many friends of the family drove down from Lancaster to attend the funeral services, and the town and county join in deepest sympathy with the bereaved family.

Burton, William A.
Mr. William A. Burton died at his residence near Buckeye at 4 o‘clock Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 15, 1911), after a long illness of a complication of diseases incident to old age. His remains were interred in the family burying ground near his home at three o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mr. Burton was 85 years old and is survived by his wife who is critically ill of pneumonia, and by three sons Robert, Richard, and William B. Burton, and three daughters, Mrs. B. Ray, Mrs. Forest Stapp and Mrs. Hugh Kurtz, all of this county.
No more highly respected man ever lived in the Buckeye section or in Garrard county than William A. Burton. Living as he had in the immediate community all his life he had by strict adherence to his farm, and by honesty and fair dealing amassed a fortune, and had lived to see each of his children comfortable provided for the future. He is one of the old landmarks in that part of the county and will be sadly missed. W. B. Burton, who lives in Lancaster has the special sympathy of the community in his bereavement.