Luther Winchester

Tuesday, June 21, 1966, McCreary County Record
Submitted by: Lisa
LUTHER WINCHESTER

LUTHER WINCHESTER, 66, prominent merchant, died suddenly June 15 at his home in Stearns. His health had been affected by a heart condition for sometime, however, he remained fairly active until the time of his death.
      Winchester was born August 6, 1899, at Yamacraw, Ky. He was the son of Frank and Elizabeth Troxell Winchester, both deceased.
      The deceased spent most of his life in the merchandising field, first operating a store at White Oak Junction and later at Stearns. In public affairs he served a term as magistrate and in 1937 was defeated in a bid for the Republican nomination for sheriff by the late G.C. Walker. Luther was a friendly, industrious person devoted to his family and his church. He was a progressive citizen always ready to give a boost to the county of his birth.
      In 1931, he was married to the former Miss Elizabeth Morgan of Sawyer, An only son, Dr. M. A. Winchester, and his widow survive. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist Church of Stearns, a trustee of the church for many years and a faithfull member of the Men's Bible Class, Members of the class were his honorary pall bearers. The funeral service was held Friday, June 17, in the Stearns Church with the pastor, Rev. Lee Mason, officiating. Burial was in the Pine Knot Cemetery.
      Other survivors were three brothers Harry, Vero Beach, Fla.; Frank Jr., Oakwood, Va.; Haney, Stearns. Ky.; and two sisters Mrs. Kitty Newport, Stearns, and Mrs. Mamie Dennard, Lake Worth, Fla.
      Active pall bearers were Eugene Morgan, Arlin Winchester, Robert Strunk, Willard Winchester, Glenn Peterson and Winfred Gregory.