Hester Jane Cotton Sanford was born July 19, 1951 in Harlan, Ky. to the late Louise S. Cotton and Willie Cotton. She was a devoted Christian who loved serving the Lord. She was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church where she enjoyed working with the children's ministry.
Hester loved teaching Bible stories in Junior Church on Sunday mornings and the Master's Club on Wednesday nights. She realized the value of missionary work, telling real-life missionary stories about boys and girls from all over the world. Although she had heart problems, she went door to door inviting boys and girls to attend summer camp.
Hester attended Rosenwald and Harlan High Schools, and she graduated from the Kentucky Business College. She was employed at Mack's Family Center and Western Auto at Baxter, Ky. for many years. She then started her own business, Hester's Upholstery Shop, which she owned and operated for over 25 years. She was known for her crafts and jewelry creations as well. For all those who were blessed to know her, she was a loving, caring soul who opened her heart and home to anyone.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers: Chester Wayne, Eddie James and Lester Wayne; one sister, Yolanda Yvette; and one step-daughter.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 35 years, Robert Sanford, Sr.; one son, Robert Sanford, Jr. (wife, Regina); and two step-daughters; three brothers, Sylvester Williams (Geraldine); Ryan Keith Cotton (Jennifer); and Conley Paul Cotton; three special sisters in Christ, Gwen Turner (Terry); Janice Foster; and Della Butler; a special cousin, Truman Cotton (Wanda); and a special brother-in-law, Larry W. McKee (Theresa); one remaining uncle, Woodrow Sanford; a special god-daughter, Keyaira Henry; a surrogate mother, Essie May Hamilton; ten grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and dear friends; and last but not least, her "personal angel" Nancy Johnson.Visitation will be from 11 am until 1 pm Saturday, August 20, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 1 pm with Pastor Arnold Martin officiating.
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We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the families of the most recent Rosenwald Harlanites that have passed away. May God be with these families and give them comfort in knowing that he is always there to heal a hurting heart. Please join with us and say a prayer. 2012 HOME GOINGS:A note from Bill Cranford: January 2012: Mr. Ralph Lovelase of Fresno, Cal. (Barbara) 2011 HOME GOINGS:Barbara Allen Goins GOINS, Mrs. Barbara Allen age 76, of Dayton, a lifelong educator, wife, mother, mentor and friend to many, passed away December 30, 2011. Barbara was born July 28, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Willie and Annie Mae Allen. Barbara was the third of five sisters: Dorthea Baldwin, Pearl Crawford, Dora Ross and Panolia Lanier. She attended Rosenwald High School where she excelled academically. She obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Music Education at Kentucky State University and later received her Master's of Science in Education from Wright State University. Barbara began her teaching career at Rosenwald High School and later relocated to Dayton where she taught at Longfellow Elementary School. She served as a supervisor at Wright State University, an assistant principal at Loos Elementary School, supervisor of ESAA Title VII program, implemented effective teacher training, assistant principal at Cleveland Elementary, Cornell Heights Elementary and Fairview Middle. She, also, served as Principal at Fairview Middle and Meadowdale Elementary. Additionally, Barbara taught graduate classes at Antioch University. She was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church. Barbara leaves to mourn, her devoted husband and friend of nearly 60 years, Francis Goins; children, Jeffrey (Betty), Stanley, Sharon, Kevin (Deanna) and Karla Goins. She was a sister-in-law and aunt to a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 12 noon Thursday, January 5, 2012 at New Hope Lutheran Church, 2000 Catalpa Drive. Pastor Andre E. Keeley, Sr. officiating. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at the church until the time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. The Delta Omega Omega memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Online condolences may be expressed at
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News Death Notice Daughter of Kirk and Melissa Cotton Hawkins,Grand daughter of Katherine Jackson and Truman Cotton, passed away suddenly on Tue, Dec 6, 2011at UK Medical Center Lexington, KY. She was a sophomore at Henry Clay High School. HAWKINS Alana Kamille, 15 years old,  Edward Eugene (Bud) Barnes Sr.| Visit Guest Book BARNES, EDWARD EUGENE , SR., 85,passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011. He was a member of Hughlett Temple AME Zion Churchand retired from the Standard Gravure. Survivors: wife, Clementine "Teenie" Barnes; children, Maria Lawson (Lamont), Edward E. Barnes, Jr., Bruce Barnes (Theresa), Phyllis A. Barnes, and David L. Barnes; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at A.D. Porter & Sons, 1300 W. Chestnut St., with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery, 2501 N. Dixie Blvd., Radcliff, KY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Hughlett Temple AME Zion Church.  Isadore Knox, Sr.: Isadore Knox,Sr. graduate of Rosenwald HS in 1945. age 84yrs. passed away September 10, 2011 in Detroit, MI. He had been married/divorced to the late Bettye Sue Mills Knox - the father of her five children, Vincent, Rosalind, Wannda Gail, Isadore, Jr. and Ingrid.Victor Lane Mills: April 7, 1970 - September 4, 2011 Victor Lane Mills was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Christine and Gregory Mills.Services: Saturday, September 17, 2011 10:00 AM Family Hour 11:00 AM Funeral Greater New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 586 Owen Ave. Detroit Michigan 48202Pastor Kenneth J. Flowers Stanley Finley: Hello Everyone, Our brother Stanley Finley (71yrs) passed=on Sunday Aug 28th. His body had many complications after th= 4 strokes. on July 3rd. His viewing will be =rom 6-9 friday @ G.C.Willaims' Mortuary on Broadway.&=bsp; The funeral will be on Sat. Sept. 3rd @ 11:00 AM @ Greater New Hope Com=Church on 232 East Jacob St in Louisville,Ky 40203. Nancy passed=6mos ago and now him. Please pray for his children and grandchildr=n. Love to all. Quinnell Finley
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Elmer confessed Christ at an early age and attended Triumph-The Church and Kingdom of God in Christ of Harlan, KY. He went on to graduate from Rosenwald High School in Harlan, KY, where he served in the school band and on the basketball team. Shortly after graduating, he joined the United States Army in 1960. He served his country for several years and recei ved an honorable discharge in 1966. After leaving the military, he moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he met the love of his life, CherryI "Shay" Woods. They were united in holy matrimony on April 26, 1969. Two sons were born to this union. He was an electrician by tmde, he worked in the warehouse for Geneml Electric Supply Company, and served as the Union Steward for 27 years before retiring. A lover of sports, Elmer coached several basketball and softball teams over the years and won numerous championships and awards. Elmer joined Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Detroit, Michigan in 1979 underthe leadership of Pastor Roy A.Allen Sr., now tmder the leadership of Reverend R. LaMont Smith, his pastor whom he loved dearly. He shared many wonderful hours expressing his love for his church and his family. Knowing that his body was getting weary, he tried to continue doing all he could until his health would not allow, having served as the Chair of the Recreation Committee and Co-Chair of the Trustee Board. Elmer leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, three sons: Brian K. Jones (Gloria) of San Diego, CA,Troy Anthony (Angela) of Indianapolis. IN, and Tracy Eugene of Zionsville, IN; one daughter: Monita Worthington of Louisville, KY; five siblings: Reverend Kenneth (Shelby) Barnes of Harlan, KY, Harold (Louise) Barnes of Detroit, MI, Lela (Samuel) Norris of Lathrup Village, MI, Lois (Victor) Payne of Westland, MI,and Billy Barnes of Romulus, MI; two brothers-in-law: two sisters-in-law: six grandchildren: Maria, David,Ally,Trinity, Lacy, and Julian; and a host of nieces, nephews. cousins, and close friends. Elmer was blessed to have two church mothers: Catherine Banks and Katie Hurt; adopted niece Lapan Fisher; and four close friends and caregivers: Deacon Charles Jackson, Trustee Henry Matthew, Trustee Hosiah Brooks, and Deacon Virgil Cook. Mary Ann Mitchem Columbus, MS to motherAlice Thomas and father Lester Thomas Sr. After graduating from Rosenwald High in Harlan, KY in 1955, she married Herman Mitchem in 1956 and moved to Minneapolis, MN. Their daughter Sallie was born in 1957, and 13 years later in 1970 they adopted their son Robert.Mary workedfor Sears and Roebuck for 25 years and retired from her data entry position in 1987. She decided to continue her education at MCC and earned a degree in Early Childhood Development in 1992, which led to her position at Sabathani Community Center in the Early Childhood Development department. She remained there for the next 10 years, also serving as a board member. Mary’s relationship with the Lord lasted a lifetime, and she always kept her faith close to her. She was a charter member of Macedonia Baptist Church and an active member of the choir, the Constitution Committee, and a chaperone at the National Baptist Youth Congress for many years with her best friend Grace Belton and Deacon Chadwick. Mary loved to attend gospel music workshops in town, do arts and crafts for Vacation Bible School, and participate in many other activities that enriched her community. Outside of church, Mary belonged to many organizations including the Red Hat Society, the Luncheon Club, and Wednesday and Friday bowling leagues. She loved the Vikings and the Timberwolves, hated the Packers, and was an avid sports fan throughout her lifetime. those experiences to become the Matriarch of her family and a pillar of her community. On April 21, 2011, the Lord called Mary home to him. She leaves behind her husband Herman; daughter Sallie; son Robert (spouse Susan); brother Lester Thomas Jr. (spouse Bessie); sisters Bertha and Faye (spouse John); father Lester Thomas Sr. (spouse Sarah); grandchildren Julian, Jasmine, Zachary and Chelsea; godchildren Eddie, Brian, Roderick and Trevor; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary also formed a special lifetime bond with a group of friends who served as a support system and called themselves “the Minnesota family.” Those bonds still hold tight today. Many friends and loved ones will miss her bright smile, infectious laugh, and love for life.  harlandaily.com Harlan lost one of its most beloved teachers and coaches Sunday as E.R. “Doc” Gray, 82, passed away at his home following an illness. Gray, a legendary figure at Harlan and Rosenwald High School, left a lasting impression on everyone he met. “Do... JOHN D. MUSE| Visit Guest Book JOHN D. MUSE, passed away Monday, Feb. 21. Funeral service SATURDAY, FEB. 26 at 2 p.m. at Central Bible Baptist Church, 2285 Noble Rd. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS ONE HALF HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICE. VIEWING TODAY 10 A.M.-8 P.M. AT ROGERS FUNERAL SERVICE CHAPEL, 13201 EUCLID AVE. (216-541-4242 216-541-4242
2010 HOME GOINGS: Burial arrangements for our dearly departed Josephine Charles are being handled by the Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43203. Phone# 614-258-9549. ROBERT MAJOR:
Annie Belle Frazier Phillip Fluker, 89, Entered Eternal Rest on Friday, January 29, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Mr. Fluker was well known and loved in the Harlan area where he stayed active until his health failed. He worked for many years at the former Roy’s Dry Cleaners at Evarts. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, North Main Street, Harlan. Mr. Fluker was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Robinson Fluker; a daughter, Barbara Fluker James; a son, Willy Ernest Fluker; and a brother, Samuel R. Fluker. Survivors include seven children, Billy Fluker, of Alabama; Phyllis Johnson, Douglas A. Fluker, Eunice Hicks, all of Lexington; Winfred Fluker, of Cleveland, OH; Samuel Fluker and Tracy Lynn Fluker, both of Harlan; 27 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Also, his extended family: four sons, Robert Sanford, Duncan Jacobs, Terry Jacobs and Lewis McKey; and daughter, Paula Patton, all of Harlan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. The Fluker family will receive visitors from 11 am until 1 pm Thursday at the First Baptist Church, North Main Street, Harlan. Funeral services will begin at 1 pm Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery, Keith, KY. Online condolences may be left at www.harlanobits.net. Harlan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 2009 HOME GOINGS: Donald E. Williams, 72 Passed January 14, 2009, in Gagley, LA. Aruil 30, 1937 - January 14, 2009. Clarence Wesley Blaine, 67, Donald Shack Sr. Feb. 4, 1935 - Oct. 18, 2009 Mr. Donald Shack Sr., 74, Kokomo, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Howard Regional Health System. Mr. George Mitchem of Dayton, departed Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, George S., Sr. and George Ann Mitchem; grandmother, Sunshine Mae Swain. Survivors include his 6 children, Brandon, ShaOnda, Rayne & Sunshine Mitchem, ADonna & ShaDa Wafer; 3 brothers, James & Cory Mitchem, Chad Christian; aunts & uncles, Billy Jones, Charles (Nina) Sims, Naja (Rick) Moore, Laquata Cotton, John (Georgia) Collins, Russell Sims, Jessie (Karen) Sims; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service will be held 1 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Avenue. Rev. Terrance Williams officiating. Interment West Memory Gardens. Visitation 9 am Wednesday at the funeral home until the time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Online condolences may be expressed at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Willie C. Boyd’s funeral: Services will be held at Gatling Funeral Home on Friday, October 2, 2009. The wake will begin at 11:00 a.m. The funeral will start at Noon. Gatling Chapel is located at 10133 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60628 Phone: 773-881-4111 Linda Lee's funeral: Services will be held at Faith Ministries Church in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. The wake will begin at 11:00 a.m. The funeral will start at Noon. The church is located at 2747 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224. Phone: 614-416-8500 Annette Vivian Williams, passed September 6. The funeral will be Thur. at 1:00 p.m. at More Grace Ministries Church, 100 West Ormsby. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wed. at More Grace Ministries Church. Mr. Alfred Watts of Marietta, GA passed August 29, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home Inc. 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 404-241-5656. Please visit their web site to extend condolences. http://www.levettfuneralhome.com/ Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald, 85, of Harlan, entered into the Joys of Heaven on Thursday at the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital in Morristown, TN following an illness. Willie C. Nettles Bey Below is a list of some of our losses since 2005. If you wish to add the names of your loved one(s) to the next Obituary section, please forward a copy of the obituary or announcement. Clarence Rhodeman Ernestine (Christian) Fomby William Fuston Simmons Willie Cotton Albert Jones Arsemus "Zeke" Edwards, June 12, 1945 – March 12, 2008 Lillian Wilson-Barnes Dorothy Mae Berry Delores Body Dora Coleman Elizabeth Ann Fitzgerald Robert Lee Jarmon Rabun Jones Louis Benjamin Kindle Christopher Columbus Mentor Gregory Huff Mills George Edward Mills, Jr. Marshall Mills Betty Rae Williams/Whitlow Louise Worthington Arthur Lee Edwards Paul Henderson |
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