New Family Member - Lily Fay Reed (Great Grand Daughter of Fay Peters Lunsford)

Mike and Constance Reed have a new daughter, Lily Fay. She is the great granddaughter of Fay Peters Lunsford (Fay from Lily - Do you get the connection with the name?)

We'll look forward to seeing Lily Fay at the reunion - maybe next year!

Be sure to let me know whenever you have news to post on the family web site. Photos are always welcome. Mark

Good Photo of W.C. Peters

Received the following from William and Charlotte Peters...

Mark here is a color picture of dad. Actually it is a enhancement of a black and white picture.

William and Charlotte

Jonathan Goodin

Jonathan Goodin passed away last Saturday morning at the age of 38 - the result of a heart attack. Jonathan was the husband of Vicky Robinson Goodin, father of Lauren and G.J. and son of Catherine Peters Goodin and the late Paul Goodin .

Services will be at the House-Rawlings Funeral Home in London, Kentucky at the following times:

Visitation:
6:00 P.M. Tuesday 5/8/07 At House - Rawlings Funeral Home

Funeral Service:
1:00 P.M. Wednesday 5/9/07 In The House - Rawlings Chapel

Interment:
River Hill Church Cemetery

The funeral home is located at 510 East 4th Street, London, KY 40741. Phone 606-864-2158.

Patricia Britton Sink

I would like the family to know that Patricia Britton Sink went to be with the Lord on March 27. A beautiful memorial service was conducted. at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church with family and friends participating. The final message was given by her brother, Rev. C. Harvey Britton. We laid her to rest in the Britton family plot at Rose Hill Cemetery, Ashland, Ky. She is survived by her brothers, David M. Britton (Dottie), C.Harvey Britton (Peggy), and sister, Mary Louise Parsons(Bill) ; her children, Jon Sink, Harvey Britton Sink, and Kimberly Ann Trahan(Eric) and two grandchildren as well as several devoted nieces and nephews. Her memory will be cherished. She was the daughter of Harvey and Christina (Benge) Britton and granddaughter of Lou .Benge.

Please post this on the family site in case there are those who have not heard. Thank you. Mary Lou Parsons

50th Anniversary W.C. Peters Family Reunion

From Charles Peters:
The W.C. Peters Family will gather together on Sunday June 24, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to celebrate our 50th annual family reunion. The reunion will be held at Sweet Hollow Resort Recreation Center located on State Route 2392 (old U.S. 25) between Lily and Corbin. Lunch is potluck and will begin at 1:00 p.m., so bring your favorite kettle (a deep vessel, bowl or pot loaded with something good to eat). The afernoon should be full of good fellowship, family stories, recreation at the swimming pool for the young people (or young at heart), horseshoe pitch contest, door prize drawings, etc. Get the word out to all the members of the family and let's make this a high attendance year in celebration of our 50th anniversary of the W.C. Peters Family Reunion.

Update on Patricia Anne Britton-Sink (3-15-07)

The following update was received today from Mary Parsons. Please continue to keep Particia in your prayers.

Dear Family, My sister, Patricia, is now off the respirator and breathing on her own with the help of oxygen as needed. She is still in CCU, Baptist East Hospital, in Louisville and is still in critical condition. However, our Lord has worked miracles thus far and we continue to pray for total recovery. For now we are grateful for the improvement. All her systems and functions are now performing within a normal range at last checkpoint. The nurses are amazed. So are we. Please continue to pray for we are not out of the woods yet. She is still responding to the antibiotics and pneumonia is a danger. Thank you, Mary Louise


Mary Parsons
gramsmlu@earthlink.net

W.A. Peters - Updated on 3-14-07

W.A. Peters passed away Tuesday morning after an extended illness. His services will be held at the House-Rawlings Funeral Home in London. Viewing will be on Thursday, March 15 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the funeral service will be on Friday, March 16 at 11:00.

House-Rawlings Funeral Home
510 East 4th Street
London, KY 40741
800-307-0455 or 606-864-2158

The following is from the House-Rawlings web site:
William A. (W.A.) Peters
Age: 71
Visitation:
5:00 P.M. Thursday 3/15/07 At House - Rawlings Funeral Home
Funeral Service:
11:00 A.M. Friday 3/16/07 In The House - Rawlings Chapel
Interment:
Cumberland Memorial Gardens

Mr. Peters was the widower of Irene Rush Peters, father of Pam (Dean) Gilbert, Tim (Denise) Peters and Rhonda (James) Bishop all of London, the brother of Wanda Jean Brock of Hamilton, Ohio, Faith DeLaPena and Lloyd "Cotton" Peters both of Lily, Kentucky, Mae Bales of Keavy, Kentucky and Sue Vires of Mesa, Arizona he is also survived by 6 grandchildren.

Two Topics: Donations to honor Bob O'Connell and Peters Family Military Veterans' Quilt

If you were unable to send flowers or make a contribution in honor of Bob O'Connell, the family has suggested that donations may be made to the Peters Family Reunion fund in honor of Bob.

Also, on another topic: Aunt Ruby received only a few photos of Peters Family service men to use for the quilt she was planning to make in honor of family members who served in the military. Therefore, she will not be able to make the quilt.

(On a personal note, I thought Aunt Ruby's offer to make the quilt was a tremendously patriotic and loving gesture on her part. I'm sad that the response to her request to send the photos was not good. We lost a precious family treasure! Thanks Aunt Ruby for your desire to give our family such a special gift.)

Update on the Condition of Patricia Anne Britton-Sink

The following is an update from Mary Parsons on the condition of her sister, Patricia Anne Britton-Sink. Please keep her in your prayers.

Dear Mark, Please share the good news with the family. My sister, Patricia, is still living. the nurses are calling her their "miracle". She is still very, very ill but she does have a chance. Our prayer now is for a total recovery. Her kidneys are beginning to function on their own so we have s tiny ray of light for this. We do serve a God who is able to do exceedingly well. I appreciate so much the prayers of all. Please continue. I will let you know as she improves. She is still so ill and recovery will be in baby steps.. Thanks to all who are praying and please continue. Love, Mary Louise

Update on Arrangements for Bob O'Connell

Thanks to Randy McIntosh for sending in the following information regarding the arrangements for Bob:

Mark,
Here is what I have about Bob's funeral.

Florida Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery
5950 US Highway 1
Rockledge FL 32955
Phone: 321-636-8943

Visitation Wednesday 6-8 pm

Funeral Thursday 1 pm

ORIGINAL POSTING:
Bob O'Connell passed away at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 4 after suffering a heart attack. Bob's wife Shirley is the daughter of Ruby Proffit. As of the time of this posting, I have no details as to the funeral arrangements. As soon as more details come available, I will update this site.

Mark

Bob O'Connell

Bob O'Connell, son-in-law of Ruby Proffit - Shirley's husband, is in the hospital, and the family is requesting prayer for him.

I'll update this posting when I get more information. Your prayers will be appreciated...

Mark

Wesley "Wes" Davis

Wesley "Wes" Davis passed away on Monday, February 19 at the age of 83. Wes's sister, Grace, was the wife of W.C. Peters.

Services will be at the Corbin Funeral Home. Visitation will be this evening, February 21 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 22 at 1:00 at the Corbin Funeral Home.

The Corbin Funeral Home is located at U.S. Highway 25-E, Corbin, KY. Phone 606-523-9300.

Florida Tornadoes - February 3, 2007

Just a quick note to pass on what I heard from Randy McIntosh this morning. Randy had heard that Aunt Ruby was not personally affected by the tornadoes that hit central Florida this morning. Also, we are not aware of any family members who were affected by the tornadoes.

If you know of any family members who may have suffered an injury or loss, please let me know by clicking on the "_comments" line at the bottom of this posting, then typing in your message in the "comments" box.

Thanks.
Mark

W.A. Peters in Hospital

W.A. Peters, son of Otis Peters and grandson of W.C. Peters (on the left in this photo), is in the hospital and would benefit from your cards and prayers.

Mr. W.A. Peters
78 Maple Grove
London, KY 40741



Also shown in the photo: Next to W.A. - Roy Peters, Jr., Jackie Peters, and Thurman Proffitt.(Thanks to James Peters for passing on the news about W.A.'s illness.)

Family History by Uncle William - Revised

Randy McIntosh sent in a better copy of the family gathering photo that Aunt Ruby had - and he took the time to place the names on it. Also, written on the back of this photo were the dates "1935 - 1937." (To see a full-screen view of the photo, click on the photo. Also, click the "Back" button to get back to this web page.)

Thanks to Uncle William for also identifying the names of all of the family members on the photo. Also, Uncle William provided the following family history:

W. C. Peters Family

Name .................................Date of Birth ...Time of Death
William Christpher Peters........ Aug. 24, 1860 .....March 10, 1941

Married Elizabeth Ann Lockabay March 10, 1881
Elizabeth Ann Lockabay........... June. 12 1865 ......May 17,1903
Children
Mahalia Alice...............................Oct. 24 1882 ........June 13,1885
John B..........................................Sept. 27 1884 .......June 13,1886
Lucy Ethel ..................................Sept. 27 1886........Dec. 25,1957
Ida Belle ......................................Oct. 12 1888 ........Dec. 28,1973
Lulu Myrtle ................................Sept. 02 1890 ......Dec. 19,1970
Lily Pearl ....................................March 21 1893 .....Oct. 07,1959
Stella May ..................................May 31 1895 ........April 28,1973
Roy Pleasant ..............................May 29 1897 ........April 14,1960
George Burton ...........................Sept. 19 1899 .......Jan. 30,1988
Martha Ellen ..............................April 20 1902 .......Nov. 09,1979

Married Mary Jane Creech Sept. 09, 1908
Mary Jane Creech .....................Dec. 18 1885 .........Dec. 07,1918
Children
Clarence Gilmore .......................July 23 1909 ........Oct. 27,1963
Otis Harrison ..............................April 24 1911 ........Dec. 29,1992
Mabel Bernice ............................Sept 25 1913 .........Feb. 23,1922
Ruby Beatrice .............................July 27 1916
Wilburn Albert ...........................Sept 01 1917 .........Oct. 29,1993

Married Grace B. Davis April 04, 1921
Grace B. Davis .............................March 28 1903 ....Feb. 26,1993
Children

Barbara Sue ...............................Dec. 05 1921 Still Born Premature
William Brock ..............................March 08 1923
Ernest Christopher .....................Dec. 26 1924 ........June 14,1995
Armon Edsel ................................Nov. 25 1926

Prepared May 16, 2006
By
William B. Peters

Old Photos From Lily, Kentucky

The history of the Peters family is very much a part of the history of Lily, Kentucky. The Lily Post Office has a collection of historic photographs on display, and thanks to Randy McIntosh I'm able to post them on this web site. Randy traveled to Lily and scanned all of the historic photographs on display at the Post Office and emailed them to me.

The titles are (from top left): A Bird's Eye View of Lily; Edna Peters and Customer on Porch of Post Office; Arthur Barker on Horseback; Charles Barker; Edna Peters and Arthur Barker; Bill Reed Carries Mail

More Historic Lily Photographs

From left: Roy Peters (when he was Postmaster); Men on Railroad Track; Peters' Store and House; Roy and Edna Peters; George Spurlock Hanging Mail Pouch; Lily Post Offices; Logan Cassidy, Bill McHargue, Arthur Barker.

Thanks again to Randy McIntosh for all the trouble he went to to scan these photographs so we can all see them on the web.
Mark

Reminder: Aunt Ruby's Quilt of Family Military Veterans

This is a reminder...as of August 9 Mary Ellen has received only three photos. The quilt that she and Aunt Ruby will make from them will be a priceless tribute to our family members who have served in the military. Do your part by sending in photographs of family members in uniform - past and present. Here is the email I received today from Mary Ellen:
Please remind the family that we need pictures of family menbers that have served and are serving in the service. Photo will be returned as soon as quilt is completed at this time I only have 3. need names and any information that they would like under their photo. Thanks for your help. Mary Ellen - Ruby's daughter (If you don't know where to send your photos, you can email Mary Ellen for instructions at Marysturbaum@wmconnect.com )
Original request for photos:
The following was received from Mary Ellen Sturbaum, daughter of Ruby Proffit.

"It has been a dream of mother to do a quilt with all the photo's of family members who have served in the military. She would like to have a photo of each of them in uniform if possible. We will return the photo unharmed. If it's something they do not want to send in the mail I will pay for them to have a copy made or bring them to the family reunion this year. Her plan is to make the quilt and auction it off at the family reunion next year. I know that sounds like a long time away, but it will take time to gather all the photo's and make the quilt."

Appreciation of Family Members in Military

Mary Parsons has suggested that we put together and circulate a list of names of family members who are currently in the military for the purpose of sending them encouraging notes, etc.

If you know of any family members currently serving, please click on the "__comments" line at the bottom of this posting and let me know as much of the following as possible: Name of the family member in military service, branch of service, mail address (APO, etc), email address, birthday, photo if available (you can email photos to me at mdunwurkin@yahoo.com) - and anything additional you think may be helpful.

I'll wait about a week for your responses after which time I'll put a list of their names and addresses on this web site - and possibly some of their photo's. Then all of us will be able to write them or send them a "goodie" package - a card every now and then - anything to show them that we support and encourage them.


(Thanks to Mary for the suggestion!)

Get-Well Cards

W.A. Peters and Ruby Proffitt both have been having health problems and would benefit greatly from get-well cards from family and friends. Their addresses (given with permission of family) are:
Mrs. Ruby Proffitt
940 Oberlin Drive
Fairfield, OH 45014

Mr. W.A. Peters
78 Maple Grove
London, KY 40741

The photograph is of Aunt Ruby and her nephew, Claude Peters at Aunt Ruby's 90th birthday party. The photo was taken by Randy McIntosh.