Mary Sue Blackburn, 100, of Williamstown, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at her home. She was a homemaker and member of Vine Run Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Kell Blackburn, who died July 15, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Fayewood Taylor of Dry Ridge; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 31 at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown. Burial was in New Vine Run Cemetery.

Grant County News, Williamstown, Kentucky, November 5, 2009