Obituary of Hertaline B. Hockersmith

Hertaline B. Hockersmith, age 93, Salvisa, widow of John W. Hockersmith Jr., died Monday, September 26, 2011, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born July 29, 1918 in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Grundy and Ethel (Gritton) Brown. She was a member of the Harrodsburg Church of Christ and Christian Union. Memorials suggested to the Gideon Bible Fund. She was a homemaker, retired purchasing agent for the KY Department of Finance and a music teacher. Survivors include: a daughter, Jeanne Ann Brogle, and a son, John W. (Linda) Hockersmith III both of Salvisa, KY; eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Hertaline was preceded in death by a brother, Dillard Brown, a half sister, Ethel L. Johnson, and a grandson, David Wesley Brogle. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, September 30 at the Harrodsburg Church of Christ and Christian Union on Curdsville Road, Burgin, by Bro. Johnny Hockersmith. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg. Pallbearers are: Steve Brogle, John W. Hockersmith IV, Justin Ball, Derek Ball, Scott Brogle, Travis Brogle, Kyle Brogle and Austin Hart. Honorary Bearers will be: Trent Young, Nathan Baker, and her former Music Students. Visitation will be Thursday, September 29 from 5-8 pm at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, Harrodsburg, KY.