Ina Pearl
Feb. 4, 1920-March 5, 2010
Ina Pearl Apple, 90, of Covington, Ohio passed away Friday, March 5, 2010, at Versailles Care Center.

She was born in Bradford on Feb. 4, 1920, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Sarah Ivah Myers Kingrey. On Dec. 28, 1940, she married Henry William Apple, who preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1996.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Wanda Apple, and children, Michael (Connie) and Robert (fiancée Missy) Apple, both of Covington and Julie Apple of Troy; daughter, Virginia (Marion) Leapley of Sidney, and children, Michelle DiLullo of Sidney, Brian of Madison, Ala., and Deb (Tony) Bensman of Anna; daughter, Barbara (Ned) Hines of Payson, Ariz., and children, Tiffany (Andy) Stephens, Flagstaff, Ariz., and Justin Hines of New York City; daughter, Joan (Jerry) Clingerman of Bellefontaine and children, Ryan (Bonnie) Clingerman of Tallahassee, Fla., Denise (Chad) Black of Pace, Fla., Jon (Michelle) Clingerman of Greenville, Mich., and Bethany Clingerman of Milton, Fla.; and son, William (Linda) Apple of Covington and children, Natalie (Todd) Robinson of Livermore, Calif., Matt Apple of Findlay and Laurie (Antonio) Romano of New York City. She also is survived by her only brother, Virgil Kingrey of Kansas City, Mo., and many nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. Henry and Ina leave behind 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are two sons, John and Nelson, and a great-granddaughter. Ina graduated from Bradford High School in 1939. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Apple Farm Service, Inc., Covington and Botkins, and she was engaged in the business until 2007. Ina served her community as 4-H leader, Sunday School teacher, Bible study group leader, and pianist, and also enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening and traveling.

Pastor Phillip Dell officiated the funeral at 7 p.m., March 10 at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home in Covington, Ohio. Private burial services were at Friedens Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bloomer. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Miami County, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Assoc. and Harris Creek Church of the Brethren, Bradford, Ohio.

John C. Hendricks

Kentucky Farm Bureau First Vice President John C. Hendricks has passed away following a battle with a recent illness. Hendricks was first vice president of both Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Co.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth, and two sons, John and Wiley.

“John was a very close friend and trusted advisor,” said Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney. “He had a wonderful sense of humor and determined spirit. I grew to rely on his counsel. He was a strong leader. His commitment to improving the lives of farmers across the Commonwealth and the nation will truly be missed.”

“Mr. Hendricks always wanted to do what was best for the farmer,” said Kentucky Farm Bureau Executive Vice President David S. Beck. “In every decision we made together, Mr. Hendricks’ primary concern was how it would affect the daily life of those in agriculture.”
Hendricks was elected to the federation position in December 2008 and as first vice president of the insurance company in March 2009. He previously was the organization’s second vice president for three years and represented District Nine as a member of the federation’s board of directors for more than 12 years.

Hendricks served as chairman of the Beef Cattle Advisory Committee, Roadside Markets Advisory Committee and the state Communication Advisory Committee. He was chairman of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Health Care Task Force and the Resolutions Committee.

Hendricks was an active member of the Clark County Farm Bureau, where he served in a variety of leadership positions, including president and District Nine chairman. He was also a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation Federal Deficit Task Force.
He was a member of the Clark County Cattleman’s Assoc., chairman of the Kentucky Tobacco Research Board, a member of the Ag Development Council and treasurer of the Clark County Soil Conservation Board.

The Robertson County native was a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in law enforcement and a minor in agriculture.

He farmed in Clark County, producing beef cattle, hay and vegetables. He and his family were proud owners of a roadside market. The farm and market will continue to be operated by his family.