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Obituaries from 2004

DECEMBER 30, 2004 ISSUE

Golas
Helen L. Golas, 81, of Marion, died Dec. 21, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. She was the owner of Antiques on Main Street in Marion.
Surviving are three daughters, Susan Oswald of Clinton Township, Mich., Sandra Sloan of Diamond City, Ark., and Paula Collins of Marion; a son, Dennis Stegall of Houghton Lake, Mich.; a brother, Leck Gillim of Marion; a sister, Clara Allen of Lutz, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Dec. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.

Cowan
Melba "Meb" Cowan, 83, of Marion, died Dec. 25, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. Funeral services were Dec. 28 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Bro. Geoffrey Deibler officiating. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Judith Cowan of Marion; a daughter, Mary Lou Sizemore of Marion; a son, Harry Lee Cowan of Sturgis; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Walker
Courtney "Dude" Walker, 78, of Marion, died Dec. 23, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a World War II veteran and was retired from Hansen Aggregates.
Surviving are three sons, Courtney Ray Walker of Walterboro, S.C., Bradley Alan Walker and Michael Lynn Walker, both of Marion; two sisters, Dorothy of Dawson Springs and Lucille of Marion; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Walker, and a grandson, Joey Capps.
Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Rev. Darrell Clarke officiated. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Johnson
TILINE, Ky. ­ Raleigh "Dinks" Johnson, 86, died Dec. 25, 2004 at Calvert City Convalescent Center. He was retired from the Kentucky Department of Transportation, was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired farmer in Tiline and a member of Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Dec. 28 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland. Rev. Allen Jones and Rev. Russell Joiner officiated. Burial was in Groves Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Edith Mae Hudson Johnson; a son, Keith Johnson of Symsonia; a daughter, Carolyn Tracy of Tiline; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother; two sisters; a great-granddaughter; and his parents, Rube and Mae Devers Johnson.

Tipton
NEW ORLEANS, La. ­ Jewell Elizabeth Paris Tipton, 99, died Dec. 22, 2004 at her home.
She was a retired seamstress, past queen of the Golden Agers Mardi Gras Ball, a member of the 50-plus Golden Agers Club and a member of the Luthern Ladies Guild for the Good Samaritan Nursing Home.
Surviving are seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Tipton, Sr.; two sisters, Wanda Lee Tipton DiGiovanni and Anita Tipton Krekel; and a son, John W. Tipton, Jr. Her parents were Charles Henry Paris and Mary Letitia Conger.
Services will be held in New Orleans Dec. 30 at Tharp Funeral Home at 600 Moss Street, New Orleans. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Slidell, La.

DECEMBER 23, 2004 ISSUE

Riley
Helen Ann "Angela" Riley, 58, of Marion, died Dec. 16, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital
She was a member of Indiana Presbyterian Church, in Vincennes, Ind., and attended Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church. She was employed by the Kentucky State Police, Henderson Emergency 911 and Marion City Police.
Funeral services were Dec. 19 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Pruitt, and Rev. David Winders officiating. Pallbearers were Henry Bobe, Bill Bobe, Robert Bobe, Bill Atkinson, Daryle Riegle and Martin Dreiman. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband Rickey D. Riley, Crittenden Co. Jailer; a son, Airman First Class James D. Riley, stationed in Ramstein, Germany; one aunt and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Wilma Atkinson Hedge.
Memorial contributions may be made to White's Chapel Cemetery c/o Jerry K. Belt, 250 Irma-White Rd., Marion, KY 42064 or Indiana Presbyterian Church 2431 So. Lower IN Rd., Vincennes, IN 47591.

Springs
SALEM, Ky. - Funeral services for Norman Anthony "Tony" Springs, 39, were Dec. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Timothy Fouts officiated. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Springs died Dec. 14, 2004 at Lourdes Hospital.
Surviving are his father, Norman Springs; his mother, Irma Springs; and a brother, James Timothy Springs, all of Salem; two daughters, Tessala Moon Springs of Reidland, Laken Danielle Springs of Sharp; and two sons, Kye River Springs of Reidland and Chandler Springs of Eddyville.

Orenduff
Timothy Mark Orenduff, 38, of San Francisco, Calif., and formerly of Marion, died Dec. 12, 2004 at Kaiser Hospital in San Francisco.
Funeral services were Dec. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. James Gray officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Ann and Ray Holloman of Marion; his father and step-mother, T.W. and Judy Orenduff of Hardin; a brother, Tom Orenduff of Joy; three sisters, Clara Spurlock, Barbara Wilson and Merri Seals, all of Illinois; and several step-brothers and step-sisters.
He was preceded in death by his grand parents; Olga and Ernest Hopper and Russell and Mima Jones.

Littlepage
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Funeral services for Beulah Littlepage, 74, were Dec. 15, 2004 at Browning Funeral Home. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Littlepage died Dec. 10. She was born in Marion and graduated from Marion High School.
Surviving are her mother, Katie Belt Hodge of Evansville; a daughter, Cathy Hoke of Evansville; two sons, Rick Littlepage of Indianapolis and Keith Littlepage of Michigan; two sisters, Mary Meek of Nashville and Ann Clifton of Clarksville, Tenn; twin brothers, Ronnie Wells of Sullivan and Donnie Wells of California; a half brother, Larry Hodge of Tennessee; a stepdaughter, Brenda Barnett of Evansville; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She is survived locally by a first cousin, Barry Gilbert.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Claude.

Golas
Helen Golas, owner of Antiques on Main Street in Marion, died Dec. 21, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Tindell
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ Pam Tindell, 38, died Dec. 14, 2004 in a car accident in Evansville. Funeral services were Dec. 18 at Browning Funeral Home. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Don Tindell; two daughters, Amber Tindell and Alexis Tindell; a son, Noah Tindell; her mother, Judy (Gilbert) McDowell of Evansville; and a sister, Angela Mills-Roberts of Owensville, Ind.; and an uncle, Barry Gilbert of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. McDowell; and her grandparents, Edith and Elliott McDowell and Anna and Crawford Gilbert.

Scott
Bethany B. Scott, 55, of Marion, died Dec. 21, 2004 at Crittenden County Care Center.
Funeral services are Dec. 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Judy Warren and Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial is in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are her daughter Beth Hackney of Marion; a son, Eugene McKinney of Smithland; three sisters, Dorothy Langdon and Sue Pangman of Paducah, and Peggy Anderson of Joppa Ill.; two brothers, Randall Baker and Reedie Baker of Sharp; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bethany Baker; 2 sisters, Nyoka Baker and Beulah May Perchez; and one brother John Frank Baker.

Wadlington
SALEM, Ky. ­ Roy Wadlington, 65, died Dec. 21, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Gary Haney of Salem; a brother, Walter Haney of Alabama; a sister, Mary Woodall of Marion; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters; three brothers; and hsi aprents, James Lewis and Linnie Rushing Wadlington.
Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Home.

Patmor
Raymond Patmor, 83, of Marion died Dec. 7, 2004 at Livingston Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Eula Patmor; three daughters, Sondra Grimes of Almo, Denise Hamilton and Kim Riordan, both of Marion; a brother, Leon Patmor of Evansville; a cousin, Willard Patmor of Marion; five grandchildren; two nieces, LaVanda Holloman of Marion and Paula Cooper of Princeton; two nephews, Randy Guess and Ricky Guess, both of Memphis; six great nieces and nephews.
Patmor was a member of Marion United Methodist Church, was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and earning two Purple Hearts. He was a member of Bigham Lodge #256 and American Legion Post 111. He was instrumental in the Town and Country Riding Club in Marion.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Imogene "Emer" Patmor; a brother; and two sisters.
Services were Dec. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Riordan
Kimberly Riordan, 38, of Marion, died Dec. 12, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
Funeral services were Dec. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Nathan Riordan of Marion; her mother, Eula Patmor of Marion; two sisters, Denise Hamilton of Marion and Sondra Grimes of Almo.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herschel Riordan and stepfather Raymond Patmor.

Gullett
SALEM, Ky. ­ Callie Thompson Gullett, 93, died Dec. 13, 2004 at Calvert City Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Salem Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be Dec. 16 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Watts officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.
Surviving are two nieces, Joan Scarbrough, of Burna and Jean Smith of Calvert City; one stepson, Marvin Gullett, Jr., of Golconda, Ill.; three nephews, and 11 other nieces. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Her parents were Cecil Thompson and Carrie Babb Thompson.

Chandler
STURGIS, Ky. ­ Rudolph "Rube" Chandler, 86, died Dec. 9, 2004 at Crittenden Health Systems. He was retired from Whirlpool in Evansville, was a retired farmer and World War II veteran. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sturgis, Masonic Lodge #256 in Marion and a charter member of VFW Post 5480 in Sullivan.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Mary K. Chandler of Sturgis; two sons, Steven Rudolph Chandler of Marion and Keith Chandler of Sturgis; a sister, Mabel Thomas of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Dec. 12 at First Baptist Church in Sturgis. Rev. Don Phelps officiated. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.

Pluskota
Robert William Pluskota, Jr., 43, of Marion, died Dec. 10, 2004 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was a member of Life in Christ Church.
Surviving are his wife, Tammie Pluskota of Marion; his parents, Robert William Pluskota, Sr., and Marjorie Pluskota, both of Racine, Wisc.; two sons, Nicholas Parker of Ft. Knox and Joey Pluskota of Marion; a daughter, Jenna Pluskota of Marion; two brothers, John Richard Pluskota of Melburn, Fla., and Michael Leo Pluskota of Las Vegas; a sister, Michelle Feilen of Stegar, Ill., and a grandmother, Rose Ayers, also of Steger.
Funeral services were Dec. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Martin
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ David Martin, Sr., 49, died Dec. 8, 2004 at his home.
He is survived by his mother, Florence Martin of Lake Village, Tenn.; two sons, David P. Martin, Jr., of Paducah and Michael Martin of Marion; a daughter, Tina M. Palmer of Alabama; two sisters, Linda Kwiatkowski of Arkansas and Connie Bushey of Texas; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Martin, Sr.; two brothers; and two sisters.
Services were Dec. 11 at Boyd Funeral Home with Sister Judy Warren officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Hurley
GOOD HOPE, Ky.- Funeral services for Billy G. Hurley, 57, will be Dec. 16, 2004 at 1 p.m., at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Rev. John Sheppard, Rev. Willie Guess, Rev. John East and Rev. Ken Cummins will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.
Hurley died Dec. 14 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Cindy Waldrop Hurley; a daughter, Sharon Arflack; a son, David Hurley; and a sister, Bernice Grammar; all of the Good Hope community, two grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Hurley and Verna Mae Chittenden Hurley.

Thompson
BYESVILLE, Ohio ­ Connie Marion Clement Thompson, 87, died Dec. 5, 2004 at Country View Assisted Living in Old Washington, Ohio.
Surviving are a son, Terry C. Thompson of Bardstown; a daughter, Ann Fenwick of Byesville, Ohio; two sisters, Cleoma Hampton of Millington, Tenn., and Jewel Otterson of Plymouth, Wisc.; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and niece sand nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Trice C. Thompson.
Graveside services were Dec. 8 at Mapleview Cemetery.

Walker
DEBARY, Fla. ­ Evalyn Walker, 89, died Dec. 2, 2004 at Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City, Fla.
She is survived by three sons, Marvin O. Towery of Burnsville, N.C., Carl D. Towery of Crewstview, Fla., and James J. Walker of Debary, Fla.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Dec. 8 at Shady Grove Cemetery. Rev. Frank McCallum will officiate. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Walker
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Nancy Walker, 85, died Dec. 5, 2004 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, T.J. Walker; three sons, Tommy Walker, Noble Duncan and Darrell Duncan, all of Grand Rivers; two daughters, Janice Dukes of Grand Rivers and Carol Horne of Mayfield; a brother, Bryant Gray of Clay; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ura Duncan; two sisters; and a brother.
Funeral services were Dec. 8 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rex Jones and Rev. James Cates officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery.

Stinnett
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Larnie F. Stinnett, 84, were Dec. 8, 2004 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Ronnie Sivells and Rev. John Benton officiated. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery. She died Dec. 5 at her home.
Stinnett was a member of Southside Baptist church and was a retired maintenance worker with ITT Grinnell.
Surviving are a daughter, Thela Blythe of Princeton; a sister, Willa Bell Lockhart of Princeton; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Aldridge Stinnett; a sister, Dorothy White; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Blythe. His parents were Floyd and Cordie Travis Stinnett.

Hughes
Reeta Juanita Hughes, 87, of Marion, died Nov. 30, 2004 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Dunn Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Helen (Floyd) Hart of Flint, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Margaret Weldon of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Hughes was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Hughes; two brothers; a sister. Her parents were Walter and Reeta Rankin Weldon.
Funeral services were Dec. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Eddie Boone officiated.

Dunkerson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. ­ Beulah Emerine Dunkerson, 91, formerly of Hampton, died Dec. 5, 2004 at Hospice at Sandefir Place. She was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two daughters, Georgia Compton and Joe Ann Ludwig, both of Chattanooga; two sons, Frank Emerine of Reidland and Terry Emerine of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Nellie Hazel Smith; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Emerine; her second usband, Aubrey Dunkerson; her parents, Joseph T. Walker and Florence McElmurry Walker; three brothers; and two sisters.
Graveside services were Dec. 8 at Hampton Cemetery. Bro. Bob Walker officiated.

Chandler
Mary Emily Chandler, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 23, 2004 at Princeton Health Care Manor. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a son, Tommy Chandler of Marion; a daughter, Effie Belle Dykstra of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sister-in-laws, Flora Andrews and Brinnie Andrews, both of Marion; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Chandler; her parents, Chester A. "Pid" and Mary Belle Kemper Andrews; a son, Leroy Chandler; a grandson, Billy Roy Chandler; two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were Nov.26 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. Bro. Frank McCallum officiated.

Kirk
Irene Kirk, 95, of Marion, died Nov. 27, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of Crayne Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Tabor of Crayne; two sons, Kenneth Kirk of Dawson Springs and Jim Kirk of West Frankfort, Ill.; a sister, Louise Kroeger of Evansville; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon "Bud" Kirk; four brothers; and a sister. Her parents were Thomas and Lottie Jones.
Funeral services were Nov. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Graham officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Crayne Presbyterian Church, Crayne, KY 42033.

Sherer
TOLU, Ky. ­ Larry "Shirtail" Sherer, 62, died Nov. 23, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his mother, Katie Sherer of Tolu; three brothers, Guthrie Sherer, Kenneth Sherer and Roger Sherer, all of Tolu; four sisters, Alma Lois Tinsley of Fredericktown, Mo., and Jean Underhill, Mary Estill Phillips and Donna Tinsley, all of Tolu.
He was preceded in death by his father, Millie Sherer.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Nov. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Porter will officiate with burial in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Pahlmann
MURRAYVILLE, Ky. ­ Alyee J. Pahlmann, 81, died Nov. 21, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
She worked for Capps Manufacturing in Jacksonville, Ill., and had been living in Marion for about two years.
She is survived a son, George Pahlmann of Murrayville; a daughter, Vicki Davidson of Marion; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jenny McDonald; a sister, Angie Willner; her husband, Clyde H. Pahlmann; and her parents, Perrin and Violetta White Moore.
Funeral services were Nov. 24 at Mackey Daws Funeral Home in Murrayville. Burial was in Murrayville City Cemetery.

Coleman
MADISONVILLE, Ky. ­ Millie Clemmie Coleman, 93, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 23, 2004 at Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Nov. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Bob Coleman of Paducah and John Coleman of Morganfield; a daughter, Linda Welborn of Madisonville; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alice Elkins; her husband, William Lewis Coleman; and a son, Jimmy E. Coleman.

Tabor
OCALA, Fla. ­ Funeral services for Linda Tabor, 81, of St. Louis, were Nov. 3, 2004 at Kutis Affton Chapel in Fulton. She died Oct. 31.
Surviving are her husband, Donald P. Tabor; a son, Dannie Holbrook of St. Louis; two daughters, Patti Eisel and Sheila Sanders of St. Louis; a stepdaughter, Jeanette Schlayer of St. Louis; a stepson, Paul Tabor and Brad Tabor, both of St. Louis; a brother, Floyd Conner; and two sister-in-laws, Ada Lou Hughes and Nadine Tabor, both of Princeton.

Doyle
LUMBERTON, Miss. ­ Funeral services for Michael L. "Mike" Doyle, 34, were Nov. 23, 2004 at First Baptist Church of Carnes, Miss. Burial was in Bounds Cemetery. He died Nov. 20 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss.
He was a member of the Navy's Special Boat Team and was a member of First Baptist Church in Carnes.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Doyle of Carnes; his mother, Cynthia Doyle of Marion; his father and stepmother, Kenneth and Kim Doyle of Eddyville; his grandmother, Eleonor Leucht of Louisville; a son, Michael Leon Doyle of Carnes; and three sisters, Denise Doyle of Kentucky, and Sarah Kuber and Ruth Kuber, both of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Noel Doyle.

Reynolds
Thomas Boyd Reynolds, 80, of Marion, died Nov. 17, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. Funeral services were Nov. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Rev. Gary Murray and Rev. James Cowan officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Willa Mae Reynolds of Marion; a daughter, Joe Ann Collins of Marion; a brother, Ray Reynolds of Smithland; four sisters, Mattie Mae Parris of Smithland, Doris Alderdice of Ledbetter, Grace Spickerman of New Albany, Ind., and Ruth Carroll of Tennessee; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Martha Cowen Reynolds, and four brothers.
Memorials may be made to Baker Baptist Church, 324 Collins Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Chandler
Mary Emily Chandler, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 23, 2004 at Princeton Health Care Manor. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Nov. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Millikan
Charles B. Millikan, 78, of Marion, died Nov. 7, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Steward and Lennie Volle, both of Elizabethtown, Ill.; a brother, Bill Millikan of Sturgis; a sister, Mary Goolsby of Marion; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Millikan was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Millikan; his mother, Roma Brown Millikan; his wife, Gertrude Millikan; a daughter, Ruby Carol Millikan Loyd; and a brother, Harold "Shorty" Millikan.
Funeral services were Nov. 11 at Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare, Ill. Rev. Lowell "Butch" Gowins officiated. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Lawrence
Frances Shewmaker Lawrence, 95, of Marion, died Nov. 12, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary Tabor and Martha Ingram, both of Marion; two grandsons; a granddaughter; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Shewmaker; her second husband, Loyd Lawrence; a son; and a grandson.
Funeral services were Nov. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick and Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Boone
Mary T. Boone, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 15, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion.
Surviving are her husband, James Boone of Marion; two sons, Bud Boone and Marion Boone, both of Marion; a daughter, Karen Wheeler of Marion; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nina Woodall; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Nov. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Brooks
LONG BEACH, Miss. ­ Denzel Wayne Brooks, 54, died Nov. 1, 2004 in Las Vegas. He was born in Evansville, and served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam.
Surviving are a daughter, Dena Michelle Brooks; a son, Dustin Wayne Brooks; three brothers, Ronnie Brooks and Tim Brooks, both of Tennessee and Tony Brooks of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Defus and Iva Lee Brooks.
Services were Nov. 5 at Orange Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport, Miss. Burial was in Biloxi National Cemetery.

Hackney
Rickey Luther Hackney, 54, of Marion, died Nov. 16, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Charity Grey of Marion; four brothers, Steve Hackney and Dale Hackney, both of Marion, Danny Hackney of Grand Rivers and David Hackney of Salem; five sisters, Judith Thurman and Wanda Hamby, both of Marion, Monda Watson of Salem, Martha Stinnett of Dycusburg and Patsy Luedbehusen of Ferdinand, Ind.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Wanda Laverne Hackney.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Nov. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Curtis Franklin, Rev. Don Guess and Rev. A.C. Hodge will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.

Hodge
SALEM, Ky. ­ Phyllis Hodge, 50, died Nov. 12, 2004 at her home.
Funeral services were Nov. 15 at Boyd Funeral Home with James Rundles officiating. Burial was in Loveless Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Hodge, Sr., of Salem; two sons, Robert L. "Bubba" Hodge, Jr., and Tommy Shull, both of Salem; two daughters, Rene Curnel of Salem and Vicky Shull of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, William "Billy" Whitt of Marion and Danny Whitt of Clinton, Mich.; a sister, Carmen Wear of Williamson, W.Va.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas Whitt and Adrian Whitt, Jr.; and her parents, Adrian and Nancy Sommons Whitt.

Bryan
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Charles F. Bryan, 79, died Nov. 10, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church and the Gideons International. He served in the Marines during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Nola Hurley Bryan of Smithland; two daughters, Sandy Bryan Hodge of Nashville and Pat Bryan Wyatt of Benton; a son, Andy W. Bryan of Ledbetter; two sisters, Rachel Litfin of Detroit, Mich., and Margaret Hostetler of Goshen, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maxine Weaver Bryan; a brother; two sisters; and his parents, F.L. "Tobe" Bryan and Melinda "Linnie" Farris Bryan.
Funeral services were Nov. 12 at Hampton United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Snyder and Rev. Lynn Farlee officiated. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Bigham
PORTAGE, Ind. ­ Douglas Deon Bigham died Nov. 15, 2004 at the Porter Memorial Hospital in Portage, He was of the Protestant faith.
He is survived by his wife, Judy (Vincent) Bigham; three sons, William Bigham and Austin Bigham, both of Portage and James Michael of Hobart, Ind., his mother, Geraldine (Dean) Neighbors, of Hatfield, Ind.; two brothers, Anthony Clark Bigham, of Waldroff, Md.; James Carl Bigham of Hatfield.; a sister; Traci Waynette Bigham of Hatfield; several nieces and nephews; four grandchildren; several aunts and uncles including two aunts, Detra Campbell and Becky Conger, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Bigham; his grandparents, Lester and Zora Bigham and Ray and Gladys Driver.
Funeral services will be held Nov. 19 at the Engel Funeral Home in Portage.

NOVEMBER 11, 2004 ISSUE

Collins
Olga Lorene Collins, 89, of Marion, died Nov. 5, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Baker Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Nov. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Grace officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.
Surviving are a sister, Dorothy Mayes of Henderson; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Collins; a son, Royce Collins; and two brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Baker Church, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Derry
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Inetta Derry, 72, were Nov. 7, 2004 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Bill Bruce and Rev. Bernard Watson officiated. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery.
Derry died Nov. 5 at Hilltop Nursing Home. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Michigan and attended First Baptist Church in Fredonia.
Surviving are four daughters, Rose Tosh, Macy Moore and Katherine Hamlet, all of Caldwell County and Freda Derry of Grand Rivers; a sister, Robbie Sullivan of Princeton; and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Howard Derry; a sister, Dorothy Baker; and a daughter, Anna Marie Derry. Her parents were Kelly and Macy Rushing Jennings.

Roberts
Johnny F. Roberts, 72, of Marion, died Nov. 8, 2004 at his home. He was a heavy equipment operator with Operators Engineer Local 181.
Surviving are a daughter, Marsha Clearman of Springdale, Ark.; five sisters, Colleen Robinson of Kansas City, Kan., Emma Fuller of Marion, Hattie Braun of Sullivan, Zelma Lindle of Winter Park, Fla., and Phyllis Millikan of Sturgis; a step daughter, Anita Davenport of Marion; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; a sister; and his wife, Billie Roberts.
Services were Nov. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery in Webster County.
Donations may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Suite 5, Paducah, KY 42003.

Millikan
Charles B. Millikan, 78, of Marion, died Nov. 7, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and served in nthe U.S. Army during World War II.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Steward and Tracy Volle, both of Elizabethtown, Ill.; a brother, Bill Millikan of Sturgis; a sister, Mary Goolsby of Marion; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Millikan was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Millikan; his mother, Roma Brown Millikan; his wife, Gertrude Millikan; a sister, Ruby Carol Millikan Loyd; and a brother, Harold "Shorty" Millikan.
Funeral services will be Nov. 11 at Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare, Ill. Rev. Lowell "Butch" Gowins will officiate. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Klinker
LINCOLN, Neb. ­ Mildred Elizabeth Klinker, 91, formerly of Joliet, Ill., died Nov. 3, 2004 at Lancaster Manor Nursing Home in Lincoln.
She is survived by a son, George S. Klinker of Lincoln; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Kliner. Her parents were Herschel and Ambye Stephens.
Funeral services were Nov. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleviw Cemetery.

Travis
Funeral services for Clara Mae Travis, 79, of Marion, were Nov. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Travis, a member of Marion General Baptist Church, died Oct. 31, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
Surviving are a son, Wayne Travis of Marion; a daughter, Crystal Travis of Marion; two brothers, James Allen Crouch of California and Eugene Crouch of Marion; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Travis; a daughter, Linda Faye Hall; two sisters; and two brothers.

Cochran
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. ­ Georgia Helen (Nunn) Cochran, 96, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 31, 2004 at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Blackford, Ky., and attended Marion Grade School. She was a 1926 graduate of Marion High School. She attended Logan Women's College at Russellville for two years and attended Western Kentucky State Teacher's College in Bowling Green.
Cochran taught in a one-room elementary school in Kentucky and was employed by Kentucky Utilities as a sales representative for 10 years. She and her husband, the late Thomas Cochran of Marion, lived in Washington, D.C., until they returned to Marion where they operated Cochran Hardware and Cochran Supply Company. Mrs. Cochran continued the family business until she retired in 1973.
She was a director of the Farmers Bank & Trust Co., and was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and the Woman's Club of Marion.
She is survived by two daughters, Jane Cochran of Atlanta and Helen Ellerman of Coffeyville, Kan.; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; two sisters, Anna Lamb and Christine Abbott; a brother; and her parents, George and Ermon Cain Nunn.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Nov. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Fooshee
BURNA, Ky. ­ Maxine Fooshee, 86, died Oct. 26, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Nov. 6 at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Rev. Tim Sprouse will officiate.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Miller of Burna; a son, Douglas Conklin of Mims, Fla; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Nola Martin Sills; and a brother.

Tabor
Sally Lou Tabor, 83, of Marion, died Oct. 31, 2004 at her home. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Dennis Tabor of Ridgely, Tenn., Bruce Tabor of Marissa, Ill., and Randy Tabor of Zachery, La.; five daughters, Doris Vance of Santa Barbara, Calif., Joyce Haeglin of Marion, Earlene Brown of Eddyville, Patricia Workman of Dry Ridge, Ky., and Lori Young of Flora, Ill.; two brothers, Ed Millikan and Orlan Millikan, both of Marion; four sisters, Mary Buetry of Rolla, Mo., Lee Winegan of St. Louis, Ann Ike of Illinois and Clara Belle Green of Green Bay, Wisc.; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Tabor; and two sons, Douglas Tabor and Luther Mansfield, Jr.
Funeral services were Nov. 3 at Seven Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Donnie Howton and Rev. Larry Workman officiated. Burial was in Frances Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Amburgy
Funeral services for Phillip Amburgy, 36, of Marion, were Oct. 22, 2004 at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home in Tell City, Ind. Burial will take place in Troy City Cemetery in Troy, Ind.
Amburgy died Oct. 18 at his home. He was mechanic.
Survivors include three sons, William Amburgy of Tell City, Daniel Amburgy and Garrett Amburgy, both of Cannelton, Ind.; a daughter, Ashley Amburgy of Cannelton; his father, Charles Amburgy of Cannelton; his stepfather, Ronnie Reynolds of Tell City; two brothers, Charles Amburgy, Jr., and Robert Amburgy, both of Marion; a sister, Rhonda Strobel of Cannelton; and three nieces.
He was proceeded in death by his mother, Marilyn Sue Reynolds.

Johnson
DYCUSBURG, Ky. ­ Nellie Marie Johnson, 84, died Oct. 21, 2004 at her home.
Funeral services were Oct. 23 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Walzie Hosick officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Surviving are three sons, Jimmy Johnson of Dycusburg, Dickie Johnson of Henderson and Randall Johnson of Burbank, Calif.; two daughters, Wilma McLevain of Tennessee and Peggy Johnson of Dycusburg; a sister, Nina McDaniels of Evansville; 27 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Everett Aubrey Johnson; a son, Silas Johnson; and a daughter, Anna Sue Riddle. Her parents were Reese and Susie Beals Hust.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson Street, Paducah, KY 42001.

Dixon
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. ­ Helen Maxine Dixon, 76, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 24, 2004 at Western State Hospital. Funeral services were Oct. 26 at Gilbert funeral Home with Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Watson Cemetery.
Dixon was a member of First Assembly Church of Princeton and was retired from Moore Business Forms.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Dianne Hackney of Marion; a sister, Billie Jewel Belt of Salem; and three grandchildren.

Davis
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. ­ Anna Bell Davis, 70, formerly of Smithland, died Oct. 19, 2004 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. She was of the Church of Christ faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Fran Hawkins of Clayton, Ga.; two sons, Dalvin Todd and Dell Brown, both of Paducah; two brothers, Walter Langdon of Ledbetter and Albert Langdon, Jr., of Metropolis, Ill.; five sisters, Sylvia Dismore of Grand Rivers, Betty Mordue of Tampa, Fla., Shirley Harmon of Eddyville, Dorothy Langdon and Linda Pace, both of LaCenter; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Charlotte Ann Price; a sister; a brother; and her parents, Albert and Mary Tabor Langdon.
Funeral services were Oct. 21 at Dyer Hill Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Curnel
FORT SMITH, Ariz. ­ Lawson M. Curnel, 86, died Sept. 27, 2004. He was born in Tolu and graduated from Marion High School. He attended Western Kentucky University and Evansville University before joining the Army Air Force and becoming an Army pilot. He retired as director of quality assurance from the Whirlpool Corp., Fort Smith Division.
Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Haaser of Fort Smith; two sons, Kim Curnel of Fort Smith and Scott Curnel of St. Louis; a sister, Mildred Lockhart of Paducah; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Curnel.
Funeral services were Oct. 1 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith.

Ethridge
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Juanita Baldwin Ethridge, 79, died Oct. 18, 2004 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a self-employed seamstress and member of Fairview Methodist Church in Lyon County.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kimball Ethridge; a daughter, Carol Freeman of Lyon County; a son, Kenneth Ethridge of Lyon County; her mother, Helen MccCormick Baldwin of Eddyville; three sisters, Genetta Lancaster of Hopkinsville, Betty Schmidt of Toledo, Ohio and Mary Sue Davidson of Eddyville; two grandsons; two step grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Tribble; and her father, William Baldwin.
Funeral services were Oct. 20 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Rev. Charles Hatfield and Rev. Steve McVay officiated. Burial was in Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville.

Willoughby
JACKSON, Mich. ­ Hazel I. Kirk Willoughby, 79, died Oct. 9, 2004.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Jackson.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Oliver "Burt" Willoughby; a daughter, Sherri McCumber of Jackson; a son, Ronnie Willoughby, also of Jackson; a sister, Betty Owen of Frances; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lacy and Dalpha Kirk of Frances; a twin brother; and three sisters.
Funeral services and burial were Oct. 11 in Jackson.

Humphrey
Funeral services for Roy Joseph Humphrey, 87, of Marion, were Oct. 17, 2004 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Archie Brock officiated. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
He was the retired owner of Hymphrey's Gas Station and member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Leon Humphrey of Gastonia, N.C.; two daughters, Becky Kirk of West Frankfort, Ill., and Terri Nesbitt of Marion; a brother, Hobart Humphrey of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; a sister, Helen Humphrey of Clinton, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Johnson
Horace "Hod" Johnson, 48, of Marion, died Oct. 11, 2004 at his home.
Funeral services were Oct. 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Bells Mines Cemetery. Rev. Andy Yates officiated.
Survivors include his wife, Robin A. Johnson of Marion; a sister, Myra Mitchell of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Shannon Johnson and John J. Magnetta, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and a grandmother, Sally Adamson of Marion.

McQuarrie
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Former Marion City Administrator Duncan Alexander McQuarrie, 64, died Oct. 13, 2004.
He ended his professional career retiring from Milward Funeral Directors in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Nancy McQuarrie; four sons, Colin, Ryan, Scott and Sean; two daughters, Cindy and Kimberly; and four grandchildren.
McQuarrie supported his community as Captain of the Marion Fire Department; as Director of the Jaycees; a Master Mason; Director of the Clowns at Oleika Shrine; and a Scoutmaster with the B.S.A.
McQuarrie was also a member of the $100 Million Club in the Es Salamu Akeikum Shrine Club. He founded Associated Ambulance Company and Duncan and Sons Professional Services and served as City Administrator in Marion from 1988-1992.
Funeral services were Oct. 16 at the W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland with burial in the Lexington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clown Unit at Oleika Shrine Temple 326 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY 40503.

Winters
Dorothy Rosalie Winters, 81, of Marion, died Oct. 7, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Potters Church in Cave In Rock, Ill.
Surviving are two daughters, Thelma Denton and Dorothy Hobbs, both of Marion; a son, Joey Winters of Marion; a brother, Raymond Leslie Johnson of Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Mary Grace Christmas of Ocala, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Lora Buckman of Hays, Kan.; two stepsons, Ray Winters of Cave In Rock and Leo Winters of Elgin, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Oct. 10 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock with burial in Adams Cemetery. Rev. Larry Lewis officiated.

Gilland
BURNA, Ky. ­ James G. Gilland, 66, died Oct. 7, 2004 at his home. He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church, the Moose Lodge, Steelworkers Union #1014 and was retired from U.S. Steel after 32 years.
Funeral services were Oct. 10 at Maranatha Baptist Church. Rev. Don Guess officiated. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Katie C. Gilland of Burna; two daughters, Pamela J. Richard of Hobard, Ind., and Michelle L. Mitchell of Murray; two sons, James G. Gilland, Jr., of Valparaiso, Ind., and Brian Mitchell of Olive Branch, Miss.; four sisters, Rebecca Stallion and Doris Dameron, both of Marion, Patsy Wiggins of Burna and Lois Millikan of Rosiclare, Ill.; a brother, Harold Gilland of Rosiclare; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Joe Gilland; and his parents, Coy Brian and Mary Davidson Gilland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Dr., Paducah, KY 42033.

Ladd
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Dwight A. Ladd, 49, died Oct. 6, 2004 in an automobile accident in Sullivan.
Funeral services were Oct. 9 at Henshaw Christian Church with Rev. Jim Lane officiating. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Ladd was employed by Pyro Mining for 26 years and was employed by Southern Coal Handling-Calvert City Terminal. He was a member of Henshaw Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Sherri Ladd of Morganfield; a daughter, Chelsey Ladd of Morganfield; a son, Justin Ladd of Morganfield; a sister, Judy Easley of Marion; two brothers, Don Ladd of Clarksville, Tenn., and Doug Ladd of Morganfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Rae and William "Bill" Ladd.

Grammer
HAMPTON, Ky. ­ James S. Grammer, 65, died Oct. 10, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of Mint Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Hurley Grammer of Hampton; two sisters, Recia Burton of Louisville and Katherine Fleming of New Albany, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Recia Henry Grammer, and a brother.
Funeral services were Oct. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Hurley and Rev. Gary Murray officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.

Sanders
SHILO, Tenn. ­ Glyna Ruth Sanders died Oct. 4, at the home of her son in Shilo, Tenn.
Sanders was a member of the Pentecostal Church Of God in Hammond, Ind.
Survivors include a son, Duane Thomas Sanders; two daughters, Marilyn Joan Cruz of Hobart Ind., Cheryl Lynette Sanders of Whiting Ind., three granddaughters; one grandson; and three great grandchildren; four brothers, Ralph Driver of Knox Ind., Garth Driver of Portage Ind., Faron Driver of LaCross Ind., and Kamen Driver of Murray; six sisters, Geraldine Neighbors of Richland, Ind., Viva Tinsley of Hopkinsville, Brenda Davis of Old Hickory, Tenn., Vivian Starr Lewellyn of Murray, Becky Conger and Detra Campbell both of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Sanders, and three sisters, Verna Ray Driver, Thelma Lee Sexton and Gloria Fern Blackmon. Her parents were Ray and Gladys (Knight) Driver.
Funeral services were conducted Oct. 8 at the Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tenn. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery in Selmer, Tenn.

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Perryman
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. ­ Robert Louie Perryman, Jr., 69, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 1, 2004 at Sparks Nursing Home. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and was a retired instructor at the Earl E. Clements Job Corp in Morganfield.
Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Williams of Central City; a brother, John S. Williams of Central City; two nieces; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Shelby Williams.
Graveside services were Oct. 3 at Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Travis
Ruth Travis, 80, of Marion, died Sept. 23, 2004 at her home. She was a lifelong member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Keith Travis of Fredonia and Dennis Travis of Marion; a sister, Shirley Reed of Princeton; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Travis; a son, Ray Travis; a grandson, Mickey Travis; and one brother.
Services were Sept. 25 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Shoney Oliver officiating. Burial was in Caldwell Springs Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Riddle
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Sue Riddle, 59, will be at 2 p.m., Sept. 30, 2004 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Rev. Walzie Hosick will officiate. Burial will be in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Riddle was a former employee in the window-making department of Aluma Craft in Paducah and was a member wof Tyner Chapel in Livingston County.
She died Sept. 28 at her home.
Surviving are three sons, Bobby Riddle of Smithland, Richard Riddle of Sharp and Mark Riddle of Crittenden County; two daughters, Candy Matthews of Dycusburg and Kathy Kinnis of Eddyville; her mother, Nellie Marie Hust Johnson of Dycuburg; three brothers, Randall Johnson of Burbank, Calif., Jimmy Johnson of Crittenden County, and Dickie Johnson of Basket, Ky.; two sisters, Wilma McCalvaine of Tenn., and Peggy Johnson of Crittenden County; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded ind eath by a brother, Silas Johnson; and her father, Everett Aubrey "A.J." Johnson.

Doom
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Patricia Doom, 69, were Sept. 28, 200r at Smith Funeral Chapel. Rev. C.W. Barnhill officiated. Burial was in Leeper Cemetery.
Doom died Sept. 25 at her home.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda Tincher of Jackson, Miss., Gail Miller of New Boston, Miss., and Mickie Jewett of Smithland; a brother, Eldon Humble of Westland, Miss.; and Ruth Morris of Flatrock, Miss.; three grandchildren.

Asbridge
BELLVILLE, Ill. ­ Allen G. Asbridge, Sr., 76, formerly of Salem, died Sept. 26, 2004 at Lincoln Nursing Home. He was a member of Loveless Chapel Churc;.
Surviving are a son, Allen Asbridge, Jr., of Salem; a daughter, Christine Hamann of Belleville; a brother, Roni Asbridge of Marion; two sisters, Mary Asbridge of Belleville and Thelma Martin of Marion; several nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Thurman Asbridge; two brothers; a sister; and his parents, Allie Asbridge and Christine Lewis Asbridge.
Funeral services were Sept. 29 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Loveless Chapel Cemetery.

Arflack
RIDGEWAY, Ill. ­ Ena Hughes Ford Arflack, formerly of Marion, died Sept. 25, 2004 at Ridgeway Manor Nursing Home. She was aof the Jehova Witness Faith.
Graveside services were Sept. 27 at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna Orr of Marion; a granddaughter, Melia Lauren Orr of Marion; two stepdaughters, Betty Loveless and Mary Evelyn Black, both of Salem; and two stepsons, Clifton Arflack and Robert Arflack, also of Salem.
She was preceded n death by her husband, Fred Arflack; and her parents, Sherman G. Ford and Lily Hughes Ford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, 3703 Taylorsville Rd., Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40220-1330.

Odom
OWENSBORO, Ky. ­ Maxine Odom, 82, formerly of Paducah, died Sept. 20, 2004 at Bon Harbor Nursing Home. She was a member of Heartland Worship Center.
She is survived by a son, Edwin Odom of Paducah; three sisters, Louise Moore of Gilbertsville, Melva Moreland of Perkin, Ill., and Geraldene Dickerson of Paducah; two brothers, Deward Lawless of Michigan, Guy Lawless of Reidland and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Sept. 23 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Don Young officiating. Burial is in Carrsville Cemetery.

Sweeney
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Euell Sweeney, 90, died Sept. 20, 2004 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa. He was of Christian faith and a member of the Elks, Masons and Shriners.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Sept. 23 at Morgan's Funeral Home.
Surviving are two sons, Wayne Sweeney of Hanahan, S.C., and Don Sweeney of Redland, Calif; five daughters, Shirley Konen of Scottsdale, Ariz., Saundra Brookshire of Marion, Annie Lockhart of Princeton, Christine "Mickey" Rogers of Louisville and Sue Myers of Daytona Beach, Fla.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Euell Edwin "Ed" Sweeney; and three brothers.

Wilson
BURNA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Carl C. Wilson, 78, were Sept. 18, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Thurman, Rev. Dennis Wynn and Rev. A.C. Hodge officiated. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.
Sweeney died Sept. 15 at his home. He was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church and Salem Masonic Lodge No. 81. He was a pipefitter and ironworker who retired from B.F. Goodrich Co.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Vaughn Wilson of Burna; two sons, Lynn Wilson and Larry Wilson, both of Paducah; a brother, Dean Wilson of Burna; a sister, Beverly Johnson of Salem; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, U.B. and Katie B. Ramage Wilson; a son, Terry Wilson; and a brother, Ernest C. WIlson.
Memorials may be made to the Old Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o Jamie Lindsey, 1049 U.S. 60 West, Smithland, KY 42081.

Fowler
RENO, Nev. ­ Katherine Teer Fowler, 80, died Sept. 19, 2004. She was a native of Crittenden County.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Fowler of Reno; three sisters, Birdie Farmer, Helen Cullen and Betty Tabor, all of Marion; two brothers, Forrest Fowler of Robards and Tom Fowler of Marion; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Fowler; two sons, Randy Fowler and Greg Fowler; three brothers, James Teer, Glenn Teer and R.C. Teer. Her parents were Thomas Ed and Gussie Teer.
Burial will be at a later date in Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth, Calif.

Belt
Percy R. "Sam" Belt, 80, of Marion, died Sept. 19, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Repton Baptist Church and was a World War II Army veteran.
Funeral services were Sept. 22 at Repton Baptist Church with burial in Rosebud Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Brown and Rev. Kenny Odom officiated.
Surviving are two sons, Percy K. Belt of Hopkinsville and Dave Allen Belt of Marion; two daughters, Leta Elaine Harris of Florence, Ala., and Dixie Watson of Marion; a sister, Bernice Woodall of Evansville; a brother, Edwin Belt of Marion; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lois Belt; a daughter, Judith K. Singleton; a sister; and nine brothers.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.

Jennings
SALEM, Ky. ­ Geraldene "Jerry" Jennings, 74, died Sept. 16, 2004 at Livingston Hospital. She was of Methodist faith.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Clarence Jennings of Salem; two sons, Michael Jennings of Grand Rivers and Roger Jennings of West Plains, Mo.; a brother, Rue Burns of Smithland; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a step grandchild.
Her parents were Willie Burns and Clara Thompson Burns.
Funeral services were Sept. 19 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. C.W. Barnhill officiated. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.

Clark
CARRSVILLE, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Richard E. Clark, 42, were Sept. 18, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Mac Dossett officiated. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery. Clark attended Carrsville Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are his parents, Robert E. and Lillian C. Clark of Carrsville; a brother, Robert Wayne Clark of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Donna Pizydzial and Vickie Clark, both of Detroit; two daughters, Melissa O'Brine and Lillian O'Brine, both of Detroit; and a son, Richard O'Brine, of Detroit.

Walker
MENTOR, Ohio ­ Susie D. Walker, 91, formerly of Carrsville, died Sept. 15, 2004 at her home. She was a member of Carrsville Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Fay Hughes of Smithland, Sharon Sherwood of Mentor, Phyllis Larned of Concord Township, Ohio; four sons, Robert J. Walker of Hampton, James H. Walker of Corydon, Ind., Donald R. Walker of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Roger D. Walker of Mentor; a brother, Clifton Hoffman of Midland, Mich.; a sister, Alvilda Thomas of Laguna Hills, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Sept. 19 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Dossett officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Hospice of Western Reserve, Inc., 5786 Heisley Rd., Mentor, OH 44060.

Howard
BURNA, Ky. ­ Calvin Howard, 80, died Aug. 28, 2004 at Lourdes Hospital. He was of Baptist faith.
Funeral services will be Sept. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with burial in Carrsville Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Elouise Curnel Howard of Burna; two daughters, Brenda Darlene Crawford of Burna and Charlotte Hosick of Smithland; two sons, Robert Calvin Howard of Paducah and Roger Dale Howard of Tiline; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Cora Lee Hosick Howard; a brother; and two sisters.

Boone
IRVING, Texas ­ Memorial services for William "Bill" W. Boone, 89, were held Aug. 28, 2004 at Chism-Smith Funeral Home.
Boone died Aug. 26 at his home. He was born in Marion and spent his lifetime as a steel maker in the gold and copper mines of Washington.
He is survived by three daughters, Bonnie Gagnon of Cashmere, Wash., Rebecca Coats and Elizabeth Moore, both of Irving; a brother, James Boone of Marion; a sister, Rebecca Wilson of Owensboro; nine grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 15 step great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and three step great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Elizabeth Adams. His parents were William Orville and Lola Blackburn Boone.

Chandler
Ethel Roberts Chandler, 94, of Marion died Aug. 25, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She attended Margaret Hall and graduated from Saint Vincent Academy in Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky, Bowling Green Business College and the High Museum School of Art in Atlanta. She was employed at The Crittenden Press as a reporter in the 1930s and as an advertising copywriter by Wannamakers Department Store in Philadelphia and later by Rich's Department Stores in Atlanta, where she retired.
She was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church, the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sarasota Florida Opera Association.
Surviving are a grandson, Jim (Holly) Owen of Nashville; a granddaughter, Kelly Owen of Nashville; two step daughters, Carolyn Iborg of Exton, Pa., and Judy Roberts of Manassas, Va.; a sister-in-law, Vanera Chandler of Marion; two cousins, Evan Shelby of Marion and Albert Lyon Shelby of Louisville; three great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and six step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude Kelly; her second husband, John W. Chandler; a daughter, Sidney Hooper; and a sister, Evelyn Reed. Her parents were George P. and Evelyn Shelby Roberts.
Graveside services were Aug. 28 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.
Memorials may be made to Mapleview Cemetery, c/o Clinton York, 101 Brook Street, Marion, KY 42064.
This is a paid obituary.

Sorensen
MADISON, Wisc. ­ Milton Sorensen, 87, formerly of Marion, died Aug. 25, 2004. He was a graduate of Frances High School's Class of 1934 and was employed in the office of Lafayette Mine and was a hoist operator at Wheatcroft Mine.
Surviving are his wife, Phyliss Sorensen; four children; two grandchildren; and a sister.
His parents were Elmer and Blanche Gambold Sorensen.
Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison.

Lasher
HAMPTON, Ky. ­ Sidney W. Lasher, 82, died Aug. 24, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
He was born Aug. 20, 1922 in Hampton, the third son of Alvin and Alva Lasher. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1940 and attended Western Kentucky University.
On Oct. 16, 1942, Sidney was drafted by the U.S. Army and reported to Camp Attabey, Ind., a month later. He trained at Camp Polk in Louisiana and Camp Barkley in Texas during the fall of 1942. He further trained for desert warfare at Camp Cook, San Luis Obispo, Calif. In a happy coincidence, he departed for southern England on the USS Hermitage and found his brother, Thomas Lasher, on board.
Sid crossed the English Channel Dec. 16, 1944 and landed in Sherborg, Frances. Deployed with Gen. George Patton's Third Army, 11th Armored Infantry Division, 55th Battalion Company, he traveled into Bastogne shortly after the Battle of the Bulge. During a skirmish with German SS forces, 25 of Sid's fellow soldiers were killed in action and 70 were wounded. After serving admirably for 38 months, he returned home aboard the USS Lake Champlain in December 1945.
Sid married the former Patsie Virginia Walton July 5, 1946. He was a member of the Rural Letter Carriers Association for 39 years and was a member of the Postal Service's Million Mile Club, a safe-driving distinction. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Crittenden-Livingston Water District board, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Sid was a lifelong member of the Hampton United Methodist Church and served as treasurer for 30 years. He also co-owned and operated Lasher's TV Service with his brother, Horace Denton Lasher.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patsie; six children, Lois Faye Middleton and husband James of Venice, Fla., Michael David Lasher of Paducah, Joycelyn Gaye Slayden and husband Douglas of Salem, Anthony Wendell Lasher and wife Vickie of Hampton, Kevin Stuart Lasher and wife Elaine of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Christopher Keenan Lasher and wife Sherry of Hampton; two brothers, Horace Denton Lasher of Salem and Alvin Walter Lasher of Akron, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Sukii Raquel Kolinske, Joya Shonee Lesh, Jennifer Renee Webb, Kristina Dawn Lasher, Alizabeth Joy Chittenden, Rebecca Erin Slayden, Crystal Robin Hurst, Wesley Adam Lasher, Alex Keith Lasher, Jodi Elaine Lasher and Sydney Marie Lasher; six great-grandchildren, Kelsey Couch, Tayler Lasher, Alana Webb, Noah Kai Slayden, Garret Joseph Lesh and Gavin Brody Lesh.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Thomas Rhodes Lasher.
Services were Aug. 27 at Hampton United Methodist Church with Rev. John Conn and Rev. Lynn Farlee officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Hampton Cemetery Fund, P.O. BOx 22, Hampton, KY 42047 or the Hampton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 21, Hampton, KY 42047.
This is a paid obituary.

Dickerson
BEULAH, Ky. ­ Arlin Clay "Windy" Dickerson, 57, died Aug. 26, 2004 at Regional Medical Center.
He was a Senior Delivery Driver for Lowe's and previously worked for Island Creek Coal Co. He was a member of Earlington General Baptist Church where he was a deacon and worship leader He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the Dawson Springs American Legion, the National Rifle Association and a Kentucky Colonel.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Diane Dickerson of Beulah; a daughter, Tammy Cummins of Beulah; two half sisters, Angie Townsend of Nebo and Arlinda Utley of Benton; a half brother, Mark Dickerson of Nebo; three grandchildren; and a stepfather, Ray Drennan of Smithland.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael James Dickerson; a sister, Patricia Ann Dickerson; and his parents, Arlin Clay Dickerson Sr., and Shirley Salmon Peters.
Funeral services were Aug. 29 at Earlington General Baptist Church with Bro. Phil Bennett and Rev. Eugene Pillow officiating. Burial was in Beulah Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to Clay Dickerson Celebration of Life Memorial Fund, c/o Earlington General Baptist Church, P.O. Box 42, Earlington, KY 42410.

Sisco
Funeral services for Morris W. Sisco, 70, of Marion, were Aug. 16, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Hardin Hosey officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Sisco died Aug. 13 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church. He served two years in Germany while in the U.S. Army. He was an equipment operator until he retired in 1976 and returned to Kentucky.
Surviving are three sisters, Evalean Curnel of Salem, Shirley Dalton of Kevil and Dorothy Guill of Marion; a brother, Charles Sisco of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward Sisco, W.T. "Cobbie" Sisco, James Sisco and Alvie Sisco. His parents were Roy Ben Sisco and Rosa J. Waters Sisco.

Hunt
STILWELL, Kan. ­ Mary Sybil Hunt, 84, formerly of Marion, died Aug. 16, 2004 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, Mo. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Church and was vice president of the Crittenden County Genealogical and Historical Societies.
Surviving are a daughter, Mildred Rogers of Overland Park, Kan.; two sisters, Carolyn Gordon of Bowling Green and Pensy Strickland; a brother, Samuel Morrow of Lilian, Ala.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Shorty Hunt; and her parents, Samuel H. and Ruth Morrow.
Funeral services were Aug. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. David Davis and Rev. Jack Dodson officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Rd., Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.

Elliott
STATESVILLE, N.C. ­ Mary Lou Slayden Elliott, 87, formerly of Lola, died Aug. 21 at her home. She was a member of Van Wyck Presbyterian Church in Van Wyck, S.C.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Kathryn E. Howard of Statesville; and a son, Kenneth Wayne Elliott of Van Wyck; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Elliott; a brother; and two sisters.
Graveside services were Aug. 25 at Lola Cemetery with Rev. Dean Atchison officiating.

Gipson
CHEYENNE, Wyo. Funeral services for Susan Denise Gipson, 38, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 7, 2003.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at Love Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are her father, Stanley Gipson of Grand Rivers; her mother, Marilyn Shewmaker of Marion; two brothers, Michael Gipson and Gregory Allen Gipson, both of Grand Rivers; a sister, Loretta Sill of Murray; a daughter, Deavon Lewis of Paducah; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Love Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.

Wilson
NEWBURGH, Ind. ­ Ellis W. Wilson, 78, formerly of Lola, died Aug. 18, 2004 at Woodlands Convalescent Center. He was a member of the Light of Faith Free Pentecostal Church in Evansville.
Funeral services were Aug. 21 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro, Loyd Shuecraft and Bro. Barry Paddock officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Wilson of Central City; two daughters, Sheila Wilson and Michele Claycomb, both of Evansville; a son, Anthony Wilson of Evansville; a sister, Merna Monroe of Evansville; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Lasher
SALEM, Ky. ­ Sidney Lasher, 82, died Aug. 24, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
He was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church and the Crittenden-Livingston Water District board.
Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Home.

Campbell
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. ­ Eleanor L. Campbell, 76, died Aug. 1, 2004.
She is survived by her husband, Marlon Campbell; four daughters, Katherine Maddie, Lynn Kuiken, Tammy Dempsey and Kelli Cannell; two brothers, Harold McClelland and Alex Joseph McClelland; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Katherine Dougherty McClelland; a sister, Ileane Bails; and a grandchild.
Funeral services were Aug. 5 at Anderson Memorial Chapel in Romeoville, Ill.

Patton
Mary Elizabeth Beavers Patton, 87, of Marion, died Aug. 24, 204 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Creed Beavers of Marion; two daughters, Joyce Beavers Dinsmore of Marion and Mary Beavers Stroud of Clinton; a sister, Louise Wright of Princeton; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Beavers; her second husband, Carlton Patton; two brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Aug. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Burdon will officiate. Burial will be in Mexico Cemetery.
Memorials may take the form of donations to the Mexico Church Building Fund, Mexico Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Brinkley
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ Hazel B. Brinkley, 81, died Aug. 17, 2004 at Deaconess Hospital. She was pianist at Morganfield First Baptist Church for 40 years and taught Sunday school and held other positions in the church for several years.
Brinkley earned a bachelor of music degree and masters in education from Murray State University. She taught English and music for 39 years at Union County High School, Crittenden County High School and Campbellsville College.
Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Ann Brinkley of Morganfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Coleman Brinkley. Her parents were Roscoe and Lena Babb.
Funeral services were Aug. 19 at First Baptist Church in morganfield. Rev. Mark Galloway officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morganfield First Baptist Church.

Callendar
BURNA, Ky. ­ Edna M. Callendar, 98, died Aug. 11, 2004 at Superior Care Center in Princeton.
She was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church and was a retired school teacher.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Callendar; three brothers; and a sister.
Graveside services were Aug. 14 at Dyer Hill Cemetery. Rev. Randy Beals officiated.
Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Paducah, KY 42001.

Jones
CALVERT CITY, Ky. ­ Readie B. Jones, 89, died Aug. 12, 2004 at Marshall County Hospital. She was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Ledbetter.
Surviving are a son, Wade Driskill of Smithland; two brothers, David Whalen of Evansville and Elmer Whalden of Grand Prairie, Texas; three sisters, Dora Timmons of Grand Rivers, Margie Weaver of Madisonville and Rozell Gochiarn of Lovonia, Mich.; three stepdaughters; a stepson; a grandchild; a great-granchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Aug. 15 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery. Rev. O.D. Joiner officiated.

Sisco
Funeral services for Morris W. Sisco, 78, of Marion, were Aug. 16, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Hardin Hosey officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Sisco died Aug. 13 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church. He served two years in Germany while in the U.S. Army. He was an equipment operator until he retired in 1976 and returned to Kentucky.
Surviving are three sisters, Evalean Curnel of Salem, Shirley Dalton of Kevil and Dorothy Guill of Marion; a brother, Charles Sisco of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward Sisco, W.T. "Cobbie" Sisco, James Sisco and Alvie Sisco. His parents were Roy Ben Sisco and Rosa J. Waters Sisco.

Johnson
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Sue Johnson, 69, died Aug. 14, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Iuka Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Aug. 17 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charlie Canup officiating. Burial was in Iuka Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Johnson of Iuka; a sister, Rosemary Moser of St. Peters, Mo.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Johnson; and three brothers.

Campbell
Dannie Bruce Campbell, 69, of Marion, died Aug. 15, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member, Sunday school teacher and deacon at Suphur Springs Baptist Church.
He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and worked for Inland Container Corp., for 32 years before returning to Kentucky in 1987.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Effie Mae Campbell; a daughter, Patti (Dan) DeShields of Newburgh, Ind.; two sons, Daniel J. Campbell of Newburg and Charles E. (Melissa) Campbell of Orlando; a sister, Loetta (Ken) Wheeler of Kuttawa; and six grandchildren.
His parents were Daniel R. and Ester Campbell; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Aug. 18, 2004 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Baker and Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Mexico cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 528 Mexico Rd., Mario, KY 42064.
This is a paid obituary.

Mahan
SALEM, Ky. ­ Norris W. Mahan, 87, died Aug. 10, 2004 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Irva Gene Kirk Mahan of Salem; a daughter, Patricia Mahan Marshall of Pensacola, Fla.; a son, Stephen Wayne Mahan of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Lela Belt Mahan; and a brother, Shelby Vaughn.
Funeral services were Aug. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East and Patrick Marshall officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Davidson
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Bessie Davidson, 85, formerly of Marion, died Aug. 17 at Medco Nursing Home. She was a member of New Life Tabernacle in Paducah.
Surviving are three daughters, Wanda Foster and Brenda Tinsley, both of Paducah, and Debbie Lynch of Louisville; two sons, Wayne Davidson and Ricky Davidson, both of Paducah; a sister, Laverne Travis of Marion; a brother, Rev. Cortis Hill of Marion; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Bessie Belt; her husband, Clarence Walker Davidson; a daughter; a son; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Aug. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Larry Rudesill officiated. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.

Pendergrast
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Lewis N. Pendergrast, 79, were held July 29, 2004 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Rev. James Oates officiated. Burial was in Iuka Cemetery.
Pendergrast was a member of the masonic lodge in Lincoln Park, Mich., and was retired from General Motors of Detroit. He was of Methodist faith and was a trustee of Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Pendergrast; a son, Michael Pendergrast of Wears Valley, Tenn.; a daughter, Debra Cunningham of Taylor, Mich.; a brother, Shorty Pendergrast of Princeton; two sisters, Charlene Walker and Lucille holbert, both of Grand Rivers; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

Guess
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ James Allen Guess, Jr., 84, died July 28, 2004 at Caldwell County Hospital. He was a member of Eddyville First Baptist Church, a member of Joppa Masonic Lodge #156 and Eastern Starlight Chapter 471. He was a World War II veteran and was a retired machinist for General Electric in Cleveland, Ohio.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Clara Mae Greenlee Guess; three daughters, Vivian Castoli of Lakeland, Fla., Jeanette Fathaur of North Royalton, Ohio and Kathy Baker of Twinsburg, Ohio; a son, John Guess of North Royalton, Ohio; a brother, Oliver Guess of Evansville; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Allan Guess, Sr., and Ula Ross Bennett Guess; a brother; and four sisters.
Funeral services were July 31 at Lakeland Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Perdue and Rev. Gates Bowman officiated. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Lemon
Kenny Lemon, 61, of Marion, died July 26, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Kenny Lemon of Marion; a daughter, Kim Cosby of Marion; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Lemon; and a son-in-law, Robby Cosby.
Funeral services were July 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick and Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Ford
Gale Ford, 66, of Marion, died July 26, 2004 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Grahamville and a member of Local #37 Heat and Frost Insulators Asbestos Workers in Evansville.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Ford of Marion; two sons, Kenneth Ford of Marion and Richard Ford of Carmel, Ill.; a sister, Linda Bonacci of Trumansburg, NY; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Estil and Edna Laverne Ford.
Funeral services are 1 p.m., July 29 at Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wendell Ordway and Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial is in Piney Fork Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice or to Piney Fork Cemetery, c/o Nina Winn, 168 Country Club Drive, Marion, KY 42064.

Modglin
MOUNDS, Ill. ­ Funeral services for Larry R. Modglin, 57, formerly of Tamms, Ill., were July 22, 2004 at Jones Funeral Home Villa Ridge with Rev. Raymond Oxford officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery in Mound City, Ill.
Modglin died July 19 at his home. He was a Vietnam War veteran and served as a former village marshal in Tamms. He was a former member of the Cairo Police Department and retired after 27 years as a control room operator with the Tamms Department of Corrections.
Surviving a daughter, Laura Smith of Cairo, Ill.; a brother, Roy Modglin of Mounds; a sister, Betty Parrish of Marion; three step brothers, Louis Wilson, Charles Wilson and Richard Wilson, all of Mounds; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Modglin and Agnes Berry Modglin Wilson.

Fritts
FAIRFIELD, Ala. ­ Nona Lou Fritts died July 15, 2004. She was a member of Fairfield First Baptist Church.
She was born in Crittenden County and was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Thompson of Woodstock, Ala., Eddie Fritts of Forestdale and Bobby Fritts of Maytown, Ala.; two daughters, Nancy Cordell of Fairfield and Linda Jones of Gardendale, Ala.; a sister, Della Bozeman of Ft. Worth, Texas; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chastain Fritts; a daughter, Roberta Whitt; and her parents, Edgie J. Brasher and Nannie McClure Brasher.
Graveside services were July 17 at Highland Memorial Gardens.

Bradham
Rickey D. Bradham, 46, of Marion, died July 17, 2004.
Graveside services were July 22 at Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are his parents, Archie and Betty Bradham of Greenville, Miss.; five sons, Rickey D. Bradham, Jr., Phillip W. Bradham, Ryan O. Bradham, Bryan O. Bradham and Christopher W. Bradham, all of Marion; three sisters, Debbie Boyd of Pine Bluff, Ark., Rita Head and Peggie Bradham, both of Greenville, Miss; two brothers, Archie Bradham and Randy Bradham, both of Texas; four grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Truitt
LEXINGTON, S.C. ­ Charles Henry Truitt, 84, died July 17, 2004. He was born in Crittenden County. He retired after 45 years with Industrial Welding Supplies, currently known as Holox. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Services were July 19 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home in Lexington.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Bloodworth and Becky David, both of West Columbia, S.C.; a sister, Leona Franks of Columbia and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Belt Truitt.

Nolan
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ William Cecil Nolan, 76, died July 26, 2004 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Private services are planned. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are his wife, Juanita Nolan of Fredonia; two sons, William T. Nolan of Ashville, N.C. and Marlon R. Nolan of Salem; a daughter, Diane Nolan of Chicago; four brothers, Ralph Nolan of Fredonia, John Nolan and Tom Nolan, both of Tennessee, and Patrick Nolan of Dallas; six sisters, Anna Lee Brock of Kentucky, Ethel Hannah of Virginia, Etta Lucas of South Carolina, Mary Nolan of Harlan, and Elaine Nolan and Janie Ely, both of Louisville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by is parents, Ted and Nancy Nolan; and two brothers.

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Knight
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Margaret Knight, 86, died July 17, 2004 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Funeral services were July 19 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Rodney Wallace officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery in Lyon County.
Surviving are five sons, Wendell Knight, Cecil Knight and Dennis Knight, all of Princeton, Van Knight of Fredonia and Dan Knight of Star, Miss.; two brothers, R.M. Peek of Hopkinsville and Ray Peek of Dycusburg; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. H.D. Knight; a daughter, Janice Carol Knight; a brother, Bailey Peek and her parents, Dave and Lula Wauler Peek.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, 10200 Linn Station Rd., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40223 or to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund 119 Kentucky Ave., Princeton, KY 42445.

Arthur
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Rosalyn Smith Arthur, 89, died July 13, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Assantino of Ledbetter; a son, Carl Reed Driskill of Symsonia; a brother, Lee Smith of Tiline; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 17 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Howard officiating. Burial was in Groves Chapel.

Wemhoener
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Lucille House Wemhoener, 89, were July 16, 2004 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Bro. Wayne Hicks and Bro. Jerry Howard officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Wemhoener died July 15 at Parkview Nursing Home. She was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Georgie L. House of Ledbetter; a sister, Edna Massey of Paducah; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lula Holman; a grandson, Larry House; two sisters; and four brothers.

Bolen
SALEM, Ark. ­ Dorothy Blanche Bolen, 71, formerly of Crittenden County, died July 15, 2004 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Ark.
Graveside services were July 17 at Rosebud Cemetery. Rev. David Davis officiated.
She is survived by her husband, Homer Bolen; a son, Tex Hodges of Melbourne, Fla.; a daughter, Sondra Long of Eldorado, Ill; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Smith
Virtrue Smith, 87, of Marion, died July 18, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
She is survived by a son, Carroll Smith of Newburgh, Ind.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ortho Smith; and one daughter.
Funeral services were July 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Grealis
DIXON, Ky. ­ Nancy Grealis, 61, formerly of Marion, died July 17, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville.
She is survived by her father, Clinton "Pete" Drennan of Marion; a son, Kendall Faught of Midway; two daughters, Paula Cheshire of Seminole, Fla., and Michelle Vincent of Dixon; a brother, Clinton "Eddie" Drennan of Henderson; three sisters, Barbara Irwin of Indianapolis, Mary Lee Blythe of Spotsville and Connie Dailey of Almo; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Grealis; and her mother, Imogene Price Drennan.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., July 23 at Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Conway
Jack Conway, 77, of Marion, died July 19, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen George Conway of Marion; a daughter, Barbara Booker of Marion; a sister, Bobbie Dean Ritchie of Paris, Tenn.; a brother, Thomas Conway of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; two sisters; and his parents, Joseph and Gertrude Henshaw Conway.
Funeral services were July 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Browning officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Kirk
SPRINGFIELD, Va. ­ Mary Anna Kirk, 89, formerly of Salem, died July 2, 2004.
She was retired from the State Department in Washington, D.C., and was a missionary in Africa for three years.
She is survived by three nephews and five nieces.
Interment will be at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Springfield.
Kirk was preceded in death by two brothers, Paris Kirk and Sherman Kirk.

Newcom
LANTANA, Fla. ­ Cecil Milton Newcom, 72, died July 5, 2004.
He graduated from Mattoon High School in 1940.
He is survived by a daughter, Doris Ann Case of Wickliffe; a daughter, Joyce Lynn O'Daniel of Phoenix, Ariz.; and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, June Phillips Newcom.
A memorial service for both Mr. and Mrs. Newcom will be held at Rosebud Cemetery at a date to be announced.

Millikan
SALEM, Ky. ­ Evelyn Millikan, 69, died July 8, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Loveless Chapel Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were July 11 at Loveless Chapel Church with Rev. Larry Peach officiating. Burial was in Loveless Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, Robert Millikan of Salem; a sister, Louise Hall of Darien, Ill.; three nieces; and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Coleman and Alma Malcom Millikan.

Thurman
Rowena Thurman, 89, of Marion, died July 4, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was of Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Hanor of Marion; a son Bobby Thurman of Marion; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Thurman. Her parents were William and Ida Mae Holloman.
Funeral services were July 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Crayne
Funeral services for Everette "Ebb" Crayne, 80, were July 7, 2004 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was in Piney Fork Cemetery.
Crayne died July 4 at Redbank Nursing Home in Henderson. He was a retired mechanic and veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a daughter, Carol Mitchell Robinson of Illinois; a brother, Charles Crayne of Caldwell County; a sister, Sara Eison of Madisonville; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carlos Crayne and Henry Carlton "Todd" Crayne; and a sister, Silva Brasher.

Ball
Charles T. Ball, 77, of Marion, died July 3, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
Funeral services were July 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Easley officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Ball of Marion; three daughters, Tina Jones of Marion, Katie Hosman of Marion and Linda Sue McKinney of Marion, Ill.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Owen
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Thomas Beverly Owen, 63, died June 30, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Mathis Owen of Paducah; two sons, Jeff Owen and David Dowdy, both of Jackson, Miss.; three daughters, Marcie Burkhart of Jackson, Miss., Caran Franklin and Connie Brantley, both of Paducah; a sister, Jeanetta Hardin of Paducah; three brothers, Jr. Owen of Salem, Harold Wayne Owen of Adrian, Miss., and Jim Owen of Jackson, Miss.; several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy Owen, Sr., and Fada Smith Owen.
Memorial services were held July 6 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Council officiating.

Hombirg
SALEM, Ky. ­ Wilma E. Sunderland Hombirg, 76, died June 28, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are three brothers, John C. Sunderland of Henderson, James Sunderland of Paducah and Carmon Sunderland of Salem; three sisters, Lela Lester of Salem and Charlene Sunderland and Edna Edmiston, both of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. and Lottie Myrick Sunderland, and one brother.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., July 1 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Carter and Sister Lucy Tedrick will officiate. Burial is in Bethel Cemetery.

Browne
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Patsy J. Browne, 66, died June 23, 2004 at her home.
Graveside services were June 26 at Dyer Hill Cemetery in Burna. Rev. Max Hansen officiated.
Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Egan of Paducah and Shellie Browne of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; her mother, Lemma R. Parker of Paducah; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Pratt Paul Parker; and her husband, Leslie H. Browne.

Baker
SALEM, KY. ­ Larry G. "Jerry" Baker, 62, died June 23, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member and trustee of Emmaus Baptist Church. He taught Auto Body Repair for the University of Kentucky and was the owner of Baker's Body Shop in Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Avonna Long Baker of Salem; three daughters, Katrina Elder of Marion, Krista Baker of Salem and Michelle Johnson of Colorado; a brother, Raymond Wayne Baker of Allen Park, Mich.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Wood Baker and Goldie V. Curry Baker; and a sister, Ruby Lucille Baker.
Funeral services were June 28 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Max Hansen and Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Owen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Paducah, KY 42001.

Mayes
Funeral services for James "Jake" Mayes, 78, of Linn Creek, Mo., were held June 16 at Hedges Funeral Home in Camdenton, Mo. Intombment was in the Veterans Wall of the Lake Memorial Garden Cemetery in Osage Beach, Mo.
Mayes was born in Marion. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Osage Beach and was a World War II veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mayes of Linn Creek; and a daughter, Nancy Koski of Las Vegas.
Memorials may be sent to Lake Ozark Area Hospice, P.O. Box 498, Crocker, Mo., 65452 or Hope Lutheran Church, 1027 Industrial, Osage Beach, MO 65065.

Hodge
Sarah "Cleo" Hodge, 94, of Marion, died June 25, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was of Baptist faith.
Funeral services were June 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. A.C. Hodge and Rev. Heath Martin officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Neta Pine and Naoma Jennings, both of Marion; a son, Leon Hodge of Marion; a niece; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughey E. Hodge; a daughter, Iva Jean Hodge Hall; a sister, Naomi Kirk; a brother, Thomas Allen Belt; and her parents, Terry Lee and Margaret Belt.

LaRue
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Lillian C. LaRue, 83, were June 30 at Mapleview Cemetery.
LaRue died June 26. She was a native of Marion, and retired from the IRS in Washington, D.C., and the Louisville Free Public Library. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Anchorage, the DAR, the Filson Club and was a genealogist.
Survivors include a nephew, Marcus Kemper; a niece, Melanie Hendricks; and several cousins and great-nieces and nephews.

Brandon
DETROIT, Mich. ­ Winifred Lucas Brandon, 92, died June 13, 2004. She was raised in Tolu and moved to Detroit in 1939 to care for her grandmother. She was buried in Detroit.
She was a Sunday school teacher for many years at Preston-Waterman United Methodist Church where she was active until her health began to decline.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Beth Tader of Chicago and Doris Ann Brandon of Detroit; a sister, Doris Miller of Chicago; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a niece and several cousins.

Towery
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Nancy Towery, 68, died June 19, 2004 at her home. She was a member of Creswell Baptist Church.
Funeral services were June 22 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton.
Surviving are her husband, John W. Towery of Princeton; a son, Anthony Hillyard of Crestwood; a daughter, Chantay Stallins of Princeton; three stepsons, Jimmy Towery and Dave Towery, both of North Charleston, S.C., and Mike Towery of Caldwell County; two sisters, Sara Lou Riley of Marion and Betty Jo Collins of Princeton; two grandchildren; two step grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, J.B. Travis. Her parents were Joseph Euclid Travis and Reba Sigler Travis.

Watson
FLAT ROCK, Mich. ­ Funeral services for Imogene Watson, 80, formerly of Livingston County, were held June 20, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Walzie Hosick officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Robert Watson of Flat Rock; a daughter, Bonnie Tabor of Salem; three sisters, Mary Hardin of Salem, LaVerne Sikes and Joyce Andros, both of Indiana; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel O. Watson; a daughter, Peggy Patterson; two brothers; and her parents, George Damron and Myrtle Curnel Damron.

Chaney
ELKHART, Ind. ­ Marcena Chaney, 60, died June 8, 2004 at her home. She was born in Dycusburg and worked for 12 years at Skyline Corp., as a trimmer.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas J. Chaney of Elkhart; two sons, Jefferson D. Chaney and Randolph T. Chaney, both of Elkhart; a daughter, Danielle White of Greer, S.C.; seven sisters, Odie Huff and Wanda Berry and Gail Hackney, all of Marion, Eula Bates of Paducah, Hazel Friesner and Barbara Eaton, both of Elkhart and Darlene Bessler of Valparaiso, Ind.; three brothers, Gerald Doom and Dwayne Doom, both of Marion, and Timmy Doom of Hopkinsville; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and James Doom.
Funeral services were June 11 at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Wood officiated. Burial was in Rice Cemetery.
Her parents were Rayburn and Lossie Mae Guess Doom.

Mayhugh
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Elsie Teitloff Mayhugh, 88, died June 17, 2004 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Smithland First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held June 20 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Council officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Terry Teitloff of Smithland and Thomas Teitloff of Granite City, Ill.; two daughters, Linda Moran of Paducah and Gay Dean Whitsett of Owensboro; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gathiel Teitloff; her second husband, Vernie Mayhugh; and her parents, Watts and Ruby Hughes Thomason.

Hodge
Gerald "Coffee Bean" Hodge, 57, of Marion, died June 15, 2004 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville. He was a member of Hurricane Church.
Surviving are his wife, Gabriela Hodge of Tolu; a daughter, Geraldine Wynn of Fredonia; three brothers, Bennett Hodge of Chicago and Jim Hodge and Ted Hodge, both of Marion; a sister, Jackie Warden of Dyersburg, Tenn.; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Anna Frances Hodge; and a brother, Tommy Hodge.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., June 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Donnie Winders, Rev. David Winders and Rev. Wayne Winters will officiate. Burial will be in Dunn Springs Cemetery.

Walker
Jim Walker, 57, of Marion, died June 14, 2004 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He was a long-time employee of York Borg-Warner in Madisonville.
Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Mansfield of Tomball, Texas; a son, Jimmy Walker of Princeton; a brother, Billy Walker of Madisonville; a sister, Pat Miller of Slaughters; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Chandler Moseley, and his parents, Henry Fred and Ethel Pearl Moseley Walker.
Services will be held at 3 p.m., June 16 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Clarence Cooper and Rev. Tommy Tackett officiating. Burial will be in Princeton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Kentucky Region 333, Guthrie St., Suite 207, Louisville, KY 40202.

Alvis
Gene Paul Alvis, Sr., 61, of Marion, died June 5, 2004 at Deaconess Hospital. Funeral services were June 9 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are his mother, Mary Alvis of Marion; two sons, Gene Paul Alvis, Jr., of Uniontown and William Joseph Alvis of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; a daughter, Patty Alvis of Uniontown; three brothers, Don Alvis of Marion, George Alvis of Uniontown and James Alvis of Calvert City; and five grandchildren.

Ivy
MOORE, S.C. ­ Luther E. Ivy, 80, died May 23, 2004 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. He was a retired miner, a Shriner and a Mason. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II and was of Baptist faith.
Ivy is survived by six sons, James C. Ivy, Thomas R. Ivy, William B. Ivy and David B. Ivy, all of Edgewater, Fla., Robert A. Ivy of Moore, S.C., and Gary J. Ivy of Cowpens, S.C.; a daughter, Debra F. Jolly of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Annie Vaughn of Detroit, Mich., and Irene Whitson of Marion; and several grandchildren.
He was peceded in death by a son, Charles E. Ivy.

Crouch
Elsie Crouch, 75, of Marion died June 9, 2004. She was retired from Moore Business Forms and was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Crouch; a brother; and two sisters. Her parents were Herman and Stacy Asbridge.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., June 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Darrell Clarke and Rev. David Winders will officiate. Burial will be in Tyners Chapel Cemetey.

Towery
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Clinton Aubrey Towery, 85, died June 8, 2004. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Creswell Baptist Church. Funeral services will be June 10 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Jim Lantrip and Bro. Mike Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Surviving are three sons, Wayne Towery and Larry Dale Towery, both of Princeton, and Gerald Blackburn of Caldwell County; two daughters, Carolyn Salyers of Princeton and Penny Vickery of Caldwell County; a stepson, William Blackburn of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Linda Utley of Hopkins County and Betty Vickery of Nashville; two brothers, R.O. Towery of Clyde, Texas and Gerald Towery of Caldwell County; two sisters, Gladis Orr and Peachie Hunt, both of Marion; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, JoAnna Robinson Towery; his first wife, Lera Eltalene Turley Towery; a sister, Gladys Beckner; and his parents, Hubert Aubrey and Ruby Lee Scott Towery.

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O'Steen
BARTLETT, Tenn. ­ Jack A. O'Steen, 80, died May 27, 2004 at his home. He was a retired captain in the U.S. Army and a veteran of World War II.
Funeral services were June 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Frances Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca Smrt of Bartlett and Allison Curry of Wallburg, N.C.; four sons, Mark O'Steen and David O'Steen, both of Bartlett, Stephen O'Steen of Ormond Beach, Fla., and James O'Steen of Eagan, Minn.; and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonita Andrews O'Steen; and a brother.

Holder
Ola Mae Holder, 77, of Marion, died May 31, 2004 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn (Gerald) Elder and Gladys (John) Clark, both of Marion; and three grandchildren, Chris Elder and Caelyn and Whitney Clark.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Holder; three brothers; a sister; and her parents, Claude and Ada Campbell.
Funeral services were June 2 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Howton and Rev. Don Guess officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.

Harris
SALEM, Ky. ­ Buddy Harris, 73, died May 27, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Cox Harris of Salem; a daughter, Tina Harris of Burna; eight sons, Perry Harris, Quinton Harris, Mike Harris, Dale Harris and Terry Harris, all of Salem, Sam Harris of Illinois, Everet Harris of Marion and Joseph Harris of Burna; eight sisters, Carolyn Mendez of California, Evelyn Orenduff of Arizona, Viola Miller of Marco, Ind., Shirley Hackney and Emma Lou Belt, both of Marion, Faye Baker, Irma Springs and Leona Belt, all of Salem; seven brothers, C.L. Agent and Tommy Agent, both of Madisonville, Jerry Agent of Marion, Tommy Harris and Denny Harris, both of Salem, and Robert Harris and Billy Harris, both of Brooke, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ules and Valada Shuecraft Harris; and a daughter, Bonnie Jean Harris.
Funeral services were May 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.

Cullen
STURGIS, Ky. ­ Freddie Cullen, 73, died May 29, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson County. He was a retired policeman, firefighter and coal miner.
Funeral services were June 2 at First Baptist Church in Sturgis. Rev. Don Phelps officiated. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Cullen of Sturgis; two daughters, Joyce Curtis of Marion and Debbie Henry of Carmi, Ill.; two sons, Freddy Ray Cullen and Jerry Scott Cullen, both of Sturgis; four stepdaughters, Joann Ricketts and Sharon Hayes, both of Henderson County, Martha Russellburg of Sturgis and Donna Sue Pope of Florida; a stepson, Ronnie Keen of Marion; 26 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Caton; two daughters, Theresa Cullen and Christy Stevens; and his parents, Landon Cullen and Alice Miller Cullen.

Travis
Etoy Travis, 66, of Marion, died June 1, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Shiloh Christian Church in Union County.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., June 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home. J.L. Laughlin and Dan Lovell will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Wendy Winders of Marion; a sister, Nellie Crook of Sturgis; and a brother, Bethal Stewart of Mansfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Buck" Travis; her parents, Kelly and Ethel Steward; two brothers; ad a sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.

Hosick
SALEM, Ky. ­ Juanita F. Hosick, 83, died May 23, 2004 at her home. She was a member of Pinckneyville Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, George W. Hosick of Warrenton, Mo.; three daughters, Wanda M. May of Reidland and Linda L. Lawson and LaDonna F. Brewer, both of Marion; a brother, Doyle Simpkins of Redfield, Ark.; three sisters, Virginia Shuecraft of Villa Ride, Mo., Mona Barnes of Marion and Dorothea McChesney of Poplar Grove, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Recil Hosick; her parents, William and Taleen Lee Simpkins; a daughter, Nancy Hosick; a son, James G. Hosick; a brother, Carter Simpkins; and a grandson, Randy May.
Funeral services were May 26 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Rice and Rev. Leslie Joyce officiating. Burial was in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.

Sutton
James R. "Jimmy Boy" Sutton, 52, of Marion, died May 17, 2004 at his home.
He is survived by two sons, Christopher Sutton of Madisonville and Jamie Sutton of Marion; a daughter, Julie Sutton of Marion; three brothers, Robert Sutton of Eddyville, Henry Sutton of Florida and Ricky Sutton of Marion; six sisters, Betty Walker of Sturgis, Helen Thomas of Cadiz, Melinda Robertson of Marion, Mary Council of Draffenville, Delores Lamb of Providence and Shirley Sutton of Cadiz; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Gipson. His parents were Roscoe and Mable Lucille Sutton.
Funeral services were May 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Donnie Winders officiated. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Walker
Nellie E. Walker, 74, of Marion, died May 22, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
Funeral services were May 24 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Rev. Noble Cobb officiated. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.
Walker is survived by her husband, Courtney "Dude" Walker of Marion; three sons, Courtney Ray Walker of Waterboro, S.C., and Bradley Alan Walker and Michael Lynn Walker of Marion; a sister, Rose Collins of Sullivan; a brother, Robert Markham of Marion; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joey Capps.

Watson
Funeral services for Helen Watson, 90, of Marion, were held May 24, 2004 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey and Sis. Lucy Tedrick officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Hazel Wardlaw of Marion and Janice Jones of Bowling Green; a son, Robert "Buddy" Watson of Marion; a sister, Evelyn Atwell of Lola; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyce Watson; a daughter, Lois Dean Watson; and a grandson, Gregory Lois Watson.
Memorial donations may be sent to Marion Church of God, Fords Ferry Rd., Marion, KY 42064

Garnett
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Edythe Lorene Garnett, 89, formerly of Marion, were May 22, 2004 at Mexico Cemetery. Rev. Archie Brock officiated.
Garnett died May 18 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a retired licensed practical nurse at Salem and Princeton hospitals, and she attended Trinity Baptist Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E.R. "Red" Garnett.
Memorial donations may be sent to Trinity Baptist Church, 604 S. 21st Street, Paducah, KY 42001 or Mexico Baptist Church, Mexico Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Phillips
Rev. Robert Phillips, 69, of Marion, died May 12, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was pastor of Cave Springs General Baptist Church in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Phillips of Marion; three daughters, Evonne Hunt, Debbie Roberts and Sharon Martin, all of Marion; three brothers, Ernest B. Phillips of Mayfield, Oliver Earl Phillips of Hartford and Aubrey Eugene Phillips of Marion; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Ovel and Vera Ethel Phillips.
Funeral services were May 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Heath Martin and Rev. John Dunn officiating. Burial was in Phillips Cemetery at Baker Church.

Blake
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Samantha Jean Blake, 70, were held May 18, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Council officiating.
Blake died May 14 at Western Baptist Hospital. She had worked for the Holman House Cafeteria for the last 10 years.
Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Donald Blake, Sr., of Ledbetter; two sons, Dennis Sullenger and Donald Blake, Jr., both of Paducah; three daughters, Serena Stalion of Jackson, Tenn., and Nyoka Sullenger and Donna Tucker, both of Ledbetter; two brothers, Joe Turner of Paducah and Crawford Turner of Woodstock, Ill.; six sisters, Martha Rushing of Salem, Ethel Arnold of Rough River, Ky., Diane Ziegler of Marengo, Ill., Brenda Patway of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Hilda Dean Reese and Betty Owen, both of Woodstock, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Crawford and Leaffa Curnel Turner; a brother; and a sister.

Sutton
Jimmy Sutton, 51, of Marion, died May 17, 2004 at his home.
He is survived by two sons, Christopher Sutton of Madisonville and Jamie Sutton of Marion; a daughter, Julie Sutton of Marion; four brothers, Robert Sutton of Eddyville, Henry Sutton of Florida, Shirley Sutton of Cadiz and Ricky Sutton of Marion; five sisters, Betty Walker of Sturgis, Helen Thomas of Cadiz, Melinda Robertson of Marion, Mary Council of Draffenville and Deloris Lamb of Providence; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Gipson. His parents were Roscoe and Mable Lucille Sutton.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., May 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Donnie Winders will officiate. Burial will be in Rosebud Cemetery.

Kirk
SALEM, Ky. ­ Michael D. Kirk, 60, died May 16, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was of Baptist faith.
Funeral services were held May 19 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Brenda Harris Kirk of Salem; a son, Scotty A. Kirk of Marion; a daughter, Michelle Nesbitt of Marion; a sister, Patsy McDonald of Salem; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Mary Watson Kirk; and two brothers, Leon Kirk and James B. Kirk.

Tabor
Services for James E. Tabor, 69, of Salem were held April 16, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in New Union/Ditney Cemetry.
Tabor died at 5:30 a.m. April 10, 2004 in Marion.
He was a member of Carrsville Lodge No. 812.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Church Tabor; two daughters, Marie O'Brien of Hobart, Ind., and Nancy (Terry) Guess of Salem; two sons Larry Tabor of Salem and David Tabor of Hobart; his stepfather, Marvin Singleton of Salem; two sisters, Carolyn (Bob) Skog of Brighton, Mich., Linda (Carl) Belt of Mexico, Ky.; two brothers, Gary Tabor of Marion and Deon Tabor of Arkansas; 12 grandchildren, Misty (Ken) Dowdle of Argos, Ind., Lisa Sobczak of Schererville, Ind., Michael Sobczak, Kelli O'Brien, Crystal, Casey and Ashley Tabor, all of Hobart, Theresa Sobczak of Chicago, Chad and Ethan Guess both of Salem, Blake and Amber Tabor both of Marion; two stepgrandchildren; and nine great- grandchildern.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George James Tabor and Velda Marie McFalls Tabor Singleton, and two sons Robert and Evertt Tabor, and two brothers Wayne and George (Jr.) Tabor. (This is a paid obituary).

Glenn
MIDLAND, Texas ­ Linda Fine Glenn died May 14, 2004. She and her husband worked in a diesel mechanic business until they retired.
She is survived by her husband, Clint M. Green; two daughters, Candy Armstrong and Johnna LaTouche; three stepsons Dennis Glenn, David Glenn and Doug Glenn; two stepdaughters, several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held May 18 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Midland.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3205 W. Cuthbert, Suite A-8, Midland, TX 79701.

Thomas
Larry Thomas, 55, of Marion, died May 7, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He served in the U.S. Army and earned a Purple Heart for his service in the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Thomas of Marion; a son, Larry (Dawn) Thomas Jr., of Twin Lakes, Wisc.; two stepsons, Kurt Lowe of Marion and Kevin (Tricia) Lowe of Gurnee, Ill.; his mother, Della Mae Thomas of Marion; two brothers, Charles A. Thomas and Gerald W. Thomas, both of Marion; a sister, Dale Thomas of Marion; and five grandchildren, Brooke and Hayley Thomas and step grandchildren, Nathan, Meghan and Madeline Lowe.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Thomas; and grandparents Johnny T. and Clara Walker.
Funeral services were held May 11 at St. William Catholic Church. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Billingsley
Eunice F. Shewmaker Billingsley died May 5, 2004. She was born in Marion, the youngest daughter of Albert and Martha Shewmaker.
She was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for a number of years. She was involved in the church choir and youth activities. She was active with the Gideons. She volunteered as a Pink Lady and tutored students in reading.
Eunice is survived by a son, Paul Billingsley; two grandchildren; a sister, Meryl Shewmaker, all of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Lynn Billingsley.
Services were May 8 at Alexander East Chapel officiated by Rev. Ferd Elfreich. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com.

Adams
James Rudell Adams, Sr., 71, of Marion, died May 7, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. Funeral services were May 9 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Brown officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, James R. Adams, Jr., of Marion; two daughters, Janet Shewcraft of Marion and Dona Vaughn of Green Briar, Ark.; two brothers, Charlie Adams of marion and C.V. Adams of Jasper, Ind.; a sister, Bonnie Dullin of Glendale, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was survived by his parents, Charles and Ruby Ferrell Adams; two brothers; and a sister.

Gossage
LOLA, Ky. ­ Norman Gossage, 84, of Lola, died May 7, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Irene Gossage of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Lillie Gossage.
Graveside services were held May 11 at Lola Cemetery. Rev. Tim Fouts officiated.

Heady
Carrie Heady, 94, of Marion, died May 5, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. Funeral services were May 8 at Rosebud Church. Rev. Noble Cobb, Rev. Dan Lovell and Rev. Dale Williams officiated. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Lacy of Marion and Bobbie Louise Witherspoon of Blackford; three sons, Doug Heady of Marion, Marshall Heady of Clay and Paul Heady of Sturgis; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert "Bob" Heady; and a granddaughter. Her parents were Nancy and James Crider.

Agent
Funeral services for David Johnie Agent, 74, of Marion, were held May 1, 2004 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Darrell Clarke officiated. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Agent died April 28 at Crittenden Hospital. He was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are three sons, Wayne Agent, Ray Agent and Robert Kirk, all of Marion; three daughters, Betty Smith of Marion, Gale Karnes of McLeansboro, Ill., and Mary Swaney of Clarksville; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Agent. His parents were Johnnie and Tedy Agent.

Dale
CAVE IN ROCK, Ill. ­ Services for Mary Lillie Dale, formerly of Marion, were held April 18, 2004 at Hosick Funeral Home in Rosiclare, Ill. Gene Blades and Kenneth Fitch officiated. Burial was in Empire Cemetery in Elizabethtown.
Dale died April 15. She attended Cave In Rock Christian Church.
Surviving are two sons, Jerry Dale of Benton and Billy Dale of Marion; two daughters, Joyce Austin and Bonita Hamilton, both of Cave In Rock; a brother, Bob Goins of Rosiclare; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dale; a son, Donnie E. Dale; three daughters, Betty Lou Dale, Brenda Carol Choisser and Debbie Ruth Mason; a sister; and a brother. Her parents were Frank and Myrtle Fulghum Goins.

Henry
Frances Stephens Henry, 89, of Marion, died April 24, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Joan Fox of Marion; a sister, Mildred Klinker of Lincoln, Neb.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Albert Henry; and her parents, Amby and Herschel Stephens.
Funeral services were April 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 384, Marion, KY 42064.

Floyd
MURRAY, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Robert Michael Floyd, 58, formerly of Marion, were held April 27, 2004 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Thurman officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Floyd died April 23 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Floyd of Murray; two sons, Kreg Floyd of Romeoville, Ill., and Shane Floyd of Alburque, NM; a brother, Kenny Floyd of Marion; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Erma Floyd, and two brothers.

Maxfield
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Emma Pearl Maxfield, 83, died April 27, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of McMurray Chapel Methodist Church, Smithland Order of the Eastern Star #417 and the American Legion Auxiliary. She taught in the Livingston County School System, was a Livingston County Extension Agent and was over the food network for the Purchase and Pennyrile areas.
Surviving are a brother, Howard E. Pryor of Elizabethtown; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas F. Maxfield; her parents, Leon and Lillie Carney Pryor; and three sisters.
Funeral services were April 23 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. E.J. Hatton and Rev. James R. Maxfield officiating. Burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery.

Brown
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ John Lewis Brown, 93, died April 15, 2004 at Columbia Healthcare.
He is survived by a daughter, Betty Creamer of Evansville; a sister, Peggy McEwen of Paducah; a brother, J.T. Brown of Eddyville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death a son, John R. Brown; several brothers and one sister and his parents.
Services were April 18 at Alexander East Chapel officiated by Rev. Ernest Stair. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Taylor
BURNA, Ky. ­ Oleta Taylor, 78, died April 19, 2004 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Matlock Memorial Christian Church for more than 50 years. She was attending Hampton United Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Jack Lynn Taylor of Burna; a daughter, Dr. Joan Taylor Richerson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a sister, Mildred Dickerson of Marion; a brother, George Belt of Sturgis; a a grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents were Roy and Minnie Funkhouser Belt.
Funeral services were April 21 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.

Ordway
Funeral services for Leatrice Ordway, 79, of Marion, will be held at 11 a.m., April 22, 2004 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Doss officiating. Burial will be in Fredonia Cemetery.
Ordway died April 18 at her home.
She is survived by four daughters, Joyce L. Evans and Sherri Harris, both of Marion, Linda F. Alvarez of Brownsboro, Texas and Sylvia D. Shofner of Evansville; a son, Michael S. Shelton of Fordsville; a brother, Calvin Floyd of Evansville; two sisters, Wilma Riggs of Sebree and Zettie Marie Cozine of Evansville; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Ordway. Her parents were William T. and Jesse Mae Floyd.

Langdon
METROPOLIS, Ill. ­ Thomas D. Langdon, 47, died April 17, 2004 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., April 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Bennie Chandler officiating.
Surviving are two brothers, Walter Langdon of Ledbetter and Albert Langdon, Jr., of Metropolis; six sisters, Sylvia Dismore of Grand Rivers, Anna davis of Hopkinsville, Betty Mordue of Tampa, Fla., Shirley Harmon of Eddyville, and Dorothy Langdon and Linda Pace, both of LaCenter; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Langdon; and his parents, Albert and Mary Tabor Langdon.

Franks
SUN CITY, Ariz. ­ Graveside services for Raymond D. Franks, 81, formerly of Marion, will be held at 11 a.m., April 22, 2004 at Mapleview cemetery.
Franks died April 15. He was an elder at Cullen Avenue Christian Church in Evansville. He was a graduate of the University of Evansville, was retired from the Corp of Engineers after 30 years, was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Army and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Marion and was a member of the Scottish Rite and Hadi Shrine in Evansville.
He is survived by his wife, Geneva Franks of Sun City; a daughter, Barbara Lynn of Atlanta; a son, Larry Franks of Alta Loma, Calif; a brother, Bill Franks of Amity, Ark; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Franks; and two brothers.

Holliman
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Loah Mitchell Holliman, 82, formerly of Salem, died April 16, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were April 18 at Boyd Funeral Home.
Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Curnel, Wanda Holliman and Debbie Holliman, all of Paducah; a son, Mitchell Holliman of Paducah; two grandsons; a granddaughter; a step granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Holliman; a brother, Arnold Mitchell; and her parents, Orbin and Pearl Ramage Mitchell.

Taylor
Marcella K. Taylor, 97, of Marion, died April 15, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church, Crooked Creek Homemakers, former owner of Ms. Taylor's Fine Foods in Marion. She was a retired nurse.
Surviving are a daughter, Nona Akridge of Fredonia; and a son, Don Taylor of Marion; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Ada Matthews; her husband, Emmett G. Taylor; a son, Thomas F. Taylor; four sisters; and five brothers.
Funeral services were April 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman and Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Salem Springlake Care Center's Resident Fund, 509 N. Hayden Ave., Salem, KY 42078.

Hughes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Joseph Lee Hughes, 82, died March 31, 2004. Funeral services were held at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home in Louisville with burial in Resthaven Mausoleum.
Hughes was the captain of the Belle of Louisville for 18 years and a retired master pilot for 35 years for The Valley Barge Line of St. Louis. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Hazelwood Baptist Church and Moose Lodge #5.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph Richard Hughes of Bowling Green and Robert Lacy Hughes of Indianapolis; a sister, Eva Doy Miller; and three grandchildren.

Crowell
FLORENCE, Ala. ­ Mary LaVera Crowell, 74, died April 20, 2004. Funeral services will be held at noon April 22 at Spry Serenity Chapel in Florence.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., April 23 at Crayne Cemetery.
Crowell retired in Michigan in 1991 and moved to Crayne where she lived until moving to Florence in 2002. She was active in Highland Baptist Church and the Eastern Star where serving as Worthy Matron.
Surviving are two daughters, Martha Lynn Pederson and Carol Jean Geiger; a son, James Warren Smith; a sister, Ella Jean-Doss Zill; two brothers, Charles Lamar and Orville Lamar; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Mitchell Hollingsworth Attn: Residence Services Station 4, 805 Flagg Circle, Florence, AL 35630.

Belt
SALEM, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Belt, 64, will be held April 23, 2004 at New Union General Baptist Church. Bro. David Davis will officiate. Burial will be in New Union/Ditney Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Belt died April 20 at Livingston Hospital. She attended New Union General Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Sue Harris and Peggy Singleton, both of Salem; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Ruth Croft Belt; two brothers, Ruple and Coy Belt; and two sisters, Thelma Belt and Pauline Bradford.

Summers
David E. Summers, 73, of Marion, died April 10, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and Salem Masonic Lodge # 81.
Funeral services were held April 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Davidson and Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Anna Belle Summers of Marion; a son, Eddie Summers of Marion; a daughter, Debbie McKinney of Henderson; a brother, Percy Summers of Mayfield; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
His parents were Perce and Irene Bracey Summers.

Shouse
Funeral services for Pearlie M. Shouse, 91, of Marion, were held April 13, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. A.C. Hodge, Rev. Darrell Gray and Rev. Ed Clement officiated. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Shouse died April 9 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Frances Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two daughters, JoeAnn Asbridge and Judy Tabor, both of Marion; a stepdaughter, Rita Fowler of Marion; a stepson, J.T. Shouse of Morganfield; two grandsons; a granddaughter; and several great-grandchildren and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bradburn Shouse; two brothers a sister; and her parents, Cass and Bertha Merritt Cook.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson Street, Paducah, KY 42001.

Todd
Lottie Travis Todd, 97, of the Shady Grove community, died April 10, 2004. She was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
A graveside service was held at Shady Grove Cemetery April 12 with Rev. John Benton officiating.
Todd is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Sisco
BURNA, Ky. ­ Alvie Lee Sisco, 64, died April 11, 2004. (See story, page 1A.)
Sisco was a heavy equipment operator and member of the Operating Engineers Local 150 since 1965. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Sisco of Burna; a son, Allen Sisco of Bad Axe, Mich.; a stepson, Justin Minard of Watseka, Ill.; two daughters, Laura Stewart of Pontiac, Ill., and Beverly Sisco of Springfield, Ill.; three sisters, Evalean Curnel of Salem, Shirley Dalton of Kevil and Dorothy Guill of Marion; two brothers, Morris Sisco of Marion and Charles Sisco of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy B. Sisco and Rosie Josephine Dickerson Sisco; and two brothers.
Funeral services are April 15 at Boyd Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Thompson
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Irene Thompson, 85, died April 12, 2004 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a retired sales clerk for Sears, and was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Funeral services are April 15 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Ken Cummins and Rev. Gary Frizzell officiating. Burial will be in Rowland Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, John Edward Thompson of Oscoda, Mich., and Rev. Steve Thompson of Louisville; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Hervy" Thompson; and her parents, Stephen Edward and Sally Eunice Newbell Riley.
Memorials may be made to Gideon Memorial Bibles, c/o David Mitchell, 8275 Cadiz Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.

Tabor
Funeral services for James E. Tabor, 69, of Salem will be held April 16, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial will be in New Union/Ditney Cemetery.
Tabor was killed April 10 near the community of Weston (see story, page 1A). He was a member of Carrsville Lodge #812.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Church Tabor of Salem; two daughters, Marie O'Brien of Hobart, Ind., and Nancy Guess of Salem; two sons, Larry Tabor of Salem and David Tabor of Hobart; his father, Marvin Singleton of Salem; two sisters, Carolyn Skog of Brighton, Mich., and Linda Belt of the Mexico community; two brothers, Gary Tabor of Marion and Deon Tabor of Arkansas; two step grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Georgie James Tabor and Velda Marie McFalls Tabor Singleton; and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James E. Tabor Trust Fund, c/o Farmers Bank, P.O. Box 5 Salem, KY 42078.

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Fitzgerald
John A. Fitzgerald, 79, of Paducah, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital.
A member of Twelve Oaks Baptist Church, he was a Navy veteran of World War II who retired after 21 years of service, and taught for 40 years at the Institute of Electronic Technology.
Survivors include his wife, Wadsecka Newcom Fitzgerald of Paducah; two sons, Timothy Lee Christison and Leonard J. King, both of Paducah; three daughters, Jennie Travis of Providence, Louise Day of Mount Lake Terrace, Wash., and Jo Ann Fitzgerald of Norfolk, Va.; two brothers, Robert Fitzgerald of Braintree, Mass., and Donald Fitzgerald of Ashfield, Mass.; two sisters, Mary L. Dellows of Charlemont, Mass., and Nancy Dimick of Shelburne Falls, Mass.; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first two wives, Edith Abel Fitzgerald and Ella Mae Newcom Fitzgerald, and one brother. His parents were Lewis and Louise Greuling Fitzgerald.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday, April 9 in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion. The Rev. Jim Holloway will officiate.
Friends may call at Lindsey Funeral Home in Paducah from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (today). Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Twelve Oaks Baptist Church Building Fund, 2517 Olivet Church Road, Paducah KY 42001.

Fennell
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10 for Marilyn Long Fennell.
Mrs. Fennell, 64, of Nokesville, Va., was formerly of Marion. She died recently following an illness.
Friends and family are invited to attend.

Owen
Anna Louise Owen, 64, of Marion, died Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by one daughter, Vickie Hodges of Marion; two sons, Kenneth Owen of Marion and Steven Owen of Joy; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Owen was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Douglas Owen.
Services were Saturday, April 3 at Mapleview Cemetery with the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating.

Niemi
Mildred Charlene Sliger Niemi, 83, of Lillian, Ala., formerly of Marion, died Saturday, March 20, 2004.
She was a life member of the Elberta VFW and a member of the Lillian Community Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Kitty W. Rauch of Monticello, Ky, M. Sharon Hoggard of LeClaire, Iowa and Barbara J. Moseley of Pelham, Ala.; one son, Earl W. Hodges of Las Vegas, Nev.; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She had 10 brothers and sisters, some of whom preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen A. Niemi, daughter Carolyn S. Dubree and son Gary M. Cannon.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 22 at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla., with the Rev. John Stacey officiating.
Arrangements, Oak Lawn Funeral Home.

Wooldridge
Bernice E. Wooldridge, 96, of Florence, Ala., formerly of Salem, died Sunday, April 4, 2004 at ECM Hospital in Florence, Ala.
She was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Carolyn Munger of Florence, Ala.; one brother, Guy Eugene Slayden of Demopolis, Ala.; four grandsons and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Keith Wooldridge, one sister and three brothers. Her parents were Guy and Lula Slayden.
Services were Wednesday, April 7 at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.
Arrangements, Boyd Funeral Home.

May
Virginia Mae May, 81, of Mishawaka, Ind., formerly of Livingston County, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Ind.
Mrs. May was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church of Mishawaka.
Survivors include one daughter, Shelia Swinehart of Granger, Ind.; one son, Jimmy Dell May of LaPorte, Ind.; two sisters, Mary Bills and Wilma Belt, both of Salem; one brother, Richard D. Croft of Marion; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. May; one daughter, Sharon Rhodes; three sisters and five brothers. Her parents were Alonzo Wheeler and Molly Mae Newcomb Croft.
Services were Saturday, April 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.

Rogers
Esther Ellender Rogers, 87, of Fredonia, died Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
An acomplished seamstress and an avid gardener and writer, she was a member of Fredonia Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Roy Gleon Rogers of Fredonia; two daughters, Sharron Jenkins of Spring Hill, Fla., and Phillis Kay Rose of Shelbyville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Rogers and one son, Glenn Neil Rogers. Her parents were Willis and Eula Duffey Holman.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 7, at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Louisville Chapter - Memorial, 3703 Taylorsville Road, Suite 102, Louisville KY 40220-1330.

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Mitchell
Kate Mitchell, 102, of Marion, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, William Mitchell of Fort Thomas; two daughters, Lois Sullenger and Bettie Cannon, both of Marion; 12 grandchildren and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Mose Mitchell; four sons, James Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, Clyde Mitchell and Carl Mitchell; five brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were Sunday, March 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. David Winders and the Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Love
James "Bob" Love, 87, of Smithland, died Friday, March 26, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
He was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War II and a member of Good Hope Baptist Church.
Mr. Love is survived by Edith McDowell Love, his wife of 58 years; one daughter, Cynthia Hayden of West Paducah; one son, Steve Love of Smithland; one sister, Maude Tolley of Carrsville; one grandson, Alan Doom of Chicago, Ill.; one granddaughter, Sylvia Doyle of Ledbetter; three stepgrandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren and one stepgreat-great-grandchild.
His parents were Joe Hickman and Toy Ramage Love. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Services were Monday, March 29 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Mac Dossett officiating. Burial took place in Hampton Cemetery.

Crawford
Mildred Eloise Crawford, 83, of Paducah, died Monday, March 29, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Mrs. Crawford was a member of Southland Baptist Temple.
Survivors include two daughters, Willie Mae Reynolds of Marion and Barbara Wright of Paducah; one son, David Crawford of Paducah; one sister, Rosa Lee Randolph of Harrisburg, Ill.; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Crawford, three sisters and four brothers. Her parents were Jesse O. and Daisy Mae Ramage Guill.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday (today), April 1 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Paducah with the Rev. Topper Council offiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Ledbetter.

Dae
Mary Euline Dae, 93, of Paducah, formerly of Livingston County, died Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was a member of Mint Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Dae is survived by one daughter, Eloise Quertermous of Reidland; five sons, Leon Day of White Haven, Pa., Phillip Dae of Ledbetter, James Day of Nashville, Tenn., Gary Day of Smithland and Larry Day of Tiline; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Day, and one brother, one sister, one daughter, four sons and two grandsons. Her parents were Clint Bailey and Myrtle Baynes Bailey.
Services were Saturday, March 27 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Michael Birk and the Rev. James Day officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, Chapter Processing Center, 3703 Taylorsville Road, STE 102, Louisville, KY 40220-1330.

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Simpson
Former Circuit Judge Faust Y. Simpson, 94, died Sunday, March 21, 2004, at Baptist East Nursing Home in Louisville.
He graduated from Sturgis High School and George Washington University in Washington D.C., where he also earned a law degree. He returned to Union County where he began private practice, serving as a state representative from 1941 to 1945 and as Commonwealth Attorney for the Fifth judicial district from 1946 through 1955. He was appointed in 1956 to fill out the remaining term as circuit judge for the deceased Marlin Blackwell and was re-elected judge for Henderson, Union, Webster and Crittenden counties numerous times until his retirement in December 1975. He re-entered private practice at that time, but continued on the bench after retirement, acting as special judge for the state circuit court.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Simpson; three daughters, Mary Virginia Simpson of Henderson, Alice Simpson Lovan of Bowling Green; Laura Elizabeth Stefka of Boston, Mass.; two sons, Thomas Edwin Simpson of Morganfield and William Faust Simpson of Louisville; one sister, Virginia Simpson Pope of Morganfield; 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Simpson was preceded in death by two sisters and seven brothers. His parents were George B. & Octa Virginia Simpson.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 23 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sturgis followed by burial at St. Ann's Cemetery in Morganfield.
Arrangements by Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield.

Eskew
Earl Peyton Eskew, 84, of Marion, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and owned Eskew Plumbing in Marion for many years.
Mr. Eskew is survived by his wife, Hazel Mae Roberts Eskew of Marion; three daughters, Brenda Mae Taylor of Princeton, Judith Ann Dack of Lexington and Kathy Darlene Eskew of Marion; one son, Stephen Earl Eskew of Marion; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His parents were Andrew Peyton and Harriet Elizabeth Eskew.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Richardson officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Locklay
James R. Locklay, 73, of Marion, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
A retired machinist, Mr. Locklay was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Locklay of Marion; one daughter, Kathy Pahls of Ravenna, Ohio; one son, Jim Locklay of Atwater, Ohio; three stepdaughters, Donna Knox of Marion, Christine Hysell of Rootstown, Ohio and Corinne Luzader of Alliance, Ohio; one sister, Betty Powers of Boone, N.C.; and 15 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in Akron, Ohio with burial in Hillside Memorial Park.
Gilbert Funeral Home handling local arrangements.

Papineau
Helen Marie Papineau, 75, of Wheatcroft, died Saturday, March 20, 2004 at her home.
She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Providence.
Survivors include two daughters, Goldie Wood of Michigan and Helen Hook of Clay; three sons, John Papineau and Leroy Papineau, both of Wheatcroft, and Mike Papineau of Marion; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Papineau was preceded in death by a son, Henry Papineau, in 1975.
Services were Monday, March 22 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with the Rev. Bruce Fogle officiating. Burial was in Oddfellows Cemetery in Clay.

Turner
Annis Turner, 82, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Willis of Marion; one grandson, Eric Willis of Marion; one granddaughter, Stacy Hunt of Marion; four great-grandchildren, Shanna and Wesley Hunt and Bryce and Jayden Willis, all of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ed Turner. Her parents were Andrew Jackson Shaffer and Lora Alice McDaniel Shaffer.
Services were March 18 (today) at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.

Dowdy
Wanda Dowdy, 67, of Mayfield, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at her home.
She belonged to First Street Baptist Church in Mayfield.
Mrs. Dowdy is survived by two daughters, Debra Thomas of Marion and Sandra Reed of Mayfield; one son, Randall Dowdy of Mayfield; one sister, Burdeen Whaller of Mayfield; two brothers, Junior Patterson of Robertsville, Mo., and Jimmy Patterson of Mayfield; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dowdy, and one sister. Her parents were Goble & Nellie Graves Patterson.
Services were Tuesday, March 23 at Dowdy Cemetery with the Rev. David Key officiating. Brown Funeral Home, arrangements.

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Turner
Annie Turner, 82, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Willis of Marion; one grandson, Eric Willis of Marion; one granddaughter, Stacy Hunt of Marion; four great-grandchildren, Shanna and Wesley Hunt and Bryce and Jayden Willis, all of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ed Turner. Her parents were Andrew Jackson Shaffer and Lora Alice McDaniel Shaffer.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18 (today) at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial will be in White's Chapel Cemetery.

Byford
Juanita Farmer Byford, 84, of Marion, died Friday, March 12, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Byford is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Blake and Doris Fritts, both of Marion; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Dickerson.
Services were Sunday, March 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Hastie
Lindell Curtis Hastie, 53, of Cave in Rock, Ill., died Saturday, March 13, 2004 at his home.
He was a member of Hardin County Church of Christ. He was a Hardin County commissioner for eight years and was retired from Hastie Mining in Cave in Rock.
Mr. Curtis is survived by his wife, Rita Hastie of Cave in Rock; son, Stacy Hastie of St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Suzanne Burton of Edwardsville, Ill., and Candy Fatheree of Cave in Rock; four brothers, Donald Hastie, Ronald Hastie, Keith Hastie and Barney Hastie, all of Cave in Rock; three sisters, Christine Dutton of Cave in Rock, Bonnie Lane of Elizabethtown, Ill., and Teresa Foster of Salem, Ky.; and four grandchildren.
His parents were Robin and Geneva Hastie. He was also preceded in death by one brother.
Funeral services were Monday, March 15 at Hardin County Church of Christ in Elizabethtown. Burial was in Cave Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave in Rock.

Williamson
Eugene Gilbert Williamson, 86, of Ashland, Ala., died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Clay County Hospital.
Mr. Williamson was born and raised in Mexico, Ky., where he worked at the spar mines in 1957. He retired from U.S. Steel in Gary, Ind., in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mildred Travis Williamson of Ashland, Ala.; two daughters, Evelyn Huddlestun of Ashland, Ala., and Louise Bryant of Ashland, Ala.; three sons, Billy Williamson of Marion, David Williamson of Oceanside, Calif., and Larry Williamson of Ashland, Ala.; two brothers, Coy Williamson of St. Louis, Mo., and Herman Williamson of Marion, Ky.; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, one grandchild, three sisters, four brothers and his parents.
Services were Friday, March 12 at Spring Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Bryan Camp officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.

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Rhea
W.J. Rhea, 83, of Morganfield, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at his home.
A self-employed farmer, Mr. Rhea was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Union County.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Rhea of Morganfield; two daughters, Betty Curry of Clay and Lynn Gray of Uniontown; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a wife, Libby Rhea; and one son, Ronnie Rhea.
Services were March 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Terry Divine and the Rev. Theodore Tempel officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay.

Foster
Corinne Foster, 72, of Paducah, formerly of Livingston County, died Friday at Lourdes Hospital.
Mrs. Foster worked in the McCracken County Court Clerk's office for 33 years. She was a member of Gospel Mission Worship Center, the Golden Group and the McCracken County Senior Citizens.
Surviving are one daughter, Rebecca Edwards of Paducah, and two grandsons, Joseph and Benjamin Edwards, both of Paducah.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Mantz Foster. Her parents were Jess J. and Laura Lou Weaver Cosby.
Services were Sunday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with the Rev. Terry Henderson officiating. Burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery in Livingston County.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Concord United Methodist Church, 5178 Hinkleville Road, Paducah, KY 42001; or Gospel Mission Worship Center, 6905 Benton Road, Paducah, KY 42003.

Nunn
Roy Nunn, 91, of Marion, died Monday, March 8, 2004 at his home.
Mr. Nunn was a farmer who worked in the Civil Conservation Corps and was retired from Swift & Co.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Nunn of Marion; one daughter, Shirley Jent of Marion; one son, Mike Nunn of Olney, Ill.; two sisters, Cleo Nunn of Metropolis, Ill., and Gladys Jackson of Riverside, Calif.; two brothers, Thomas Nunn of Wilkesboro, N.C., and J.C. Nunn of Danville, Ind.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
His parents were Marshall and Lucy Nunn. He was also preceded in death by three brothers.
Services were Wednesday, March 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home, followed by burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Isakson
Oyjdal Shewmaker Marvel Isakson, 90, of Hobart, Ind., died Monday, March 1, 2004 in Valparaiso, Ind.
She was a charter member of both the Hobart Historical Society and the Lake George Homemakers Extension Club. She attended Augustana Lutheran Church.
A 1931 graduate of Marion High School, her parents were John R. and Sarah Shewmaker Marvel. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Isakson; one granddaughter, Michelle Marie Bokash; three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Vivian Marie Bokash of Lebanon, Ind.; two sons, Raymond G. Isakson of Wauconda, Ill., and Larry E. Isakson of Mishawaka, Ind.; five grandchildren, David E. Bokash of Mt. View, Calif., Steven E. Isakson of Chicago, Ill., Lance E. Isakson of Camden, N.C., Christy J. Isakson of Quincy, Mass., and Jody V. Born of Chicago, Ill.; one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 6 at Augustana Lutheran Church with the Rev. Charles Strietelmeier officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Mitchell
Thurman Mitchell, 81, of Princeton, died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Princeton Health Care Manor after a long illness.
He was a retired correctional officer at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville and a member of Blue Spring Baptist Church.
Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Margaret Marlow Mitchell of Princeton; four sons, Richard Mitchell, Gerry Mitchell and Russell Mitchell, all of Caldwell County and Danny Mitchell of Lyon County; two daughters, Joyce Thurman of Crittenden County and Helen McKinney of Lyon County; three sisters, Edna Kilgore and Mamie Wright, both of Evansville, Ind., and Patsy Morphew of Christian County; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
His parents were Vilas and Macie Hawkins Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Mitchell.
Services were Saturday, March 6 with the Rev. Wade Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Blue Spring Church Cemetery.
The family asked that memorials take the form of contributions to Gideons International, c/o David Mitchell, MBC 9275 Cadiz Road, Princeton KY 42445.

Porter-Oxford
Martha Porter-Oxford, 80, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Rosiclare, Ill., died Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her home.
A member of the Rosiclare General Baptist Church and Eastern Star, she ran the Rosiclare Hotel and worked for Hardin County Hospital, Rosiclare High School and Hardin County Community Unit District 1 School.
Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Skerly of Carterville and Doris Baker and Charlotte Bryan, both of Springfield; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents were Jodie and Emma Hobbs. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, James Willard Porter and Winfred Oxford; one son, Jammie Porter; one grandchild; three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Hardesty and the Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.

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Thurmond
Guy R. Thurmond Sr., 82, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
Mr. Thurmond is survived by his wife, Georganna Thurmond of Marion; one son, Guy R. Thurmond Jr. of Marion; two daughters, Gaylene Thurmond of Marion and Phyllis Bradford of Paducah; three brothers, J.B. Thurmond of Avon Ind., Albert O. Thurmond of Mooresville, Ind., and James O. Thurmond of Bowling Green; one sister, Ada Garrett of Louisville; and eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild.
His parents were Joe and Cora Thurmond. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Laurel Leigh Bradford; one great-granddaughter, Autumn Bradford; two brothers and one sister.
Funeral service is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 4 (today) at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. James Thurmond officiating. Burial will be in Crowell Cemetery.

Blake
Ruby Blake, 77, of Marion, died Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Doom of Marion and Mechelle Little of Fayetteville, Tenn.; two sons, Robert Blake of Eddyville and Ronald Blake of Marion; three brothers, Roy Travis, Harold Travis and Eugene Travis, all of Kuttawa; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Blake was preceded in death by her husband, Oman Blake; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Blake; three brothers, two sisters and one grandson. Her parents were Iza and Kitty Travis.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 3 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Donnie Howton and the Rev. Robert Black Jr. officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.
Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home.

Poindexter
Theo E. Poindexter, 78, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
Mr. Poindexter was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Marion Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Natalie Jo Poindexter of Marion; two daughters, Brenda Gillespie of Dexter, Mo.,
and Anita Moore of Sikeston, Mo.; one son, Roger Poindexter of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Alene Hodge of
Evansville, Ind.; and five grandchildren.
His parents were Lacy Boyd and Lena Poindexter. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Funeral services were Friday, March 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Carter and the Rev. Tom Geers officiating. Burial was in Repton Cemetery.

Ramsey
Martha Dell Ramsey, 92, of Marion, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at her home.
She was a member of Pleasant Hill Regular Baptist Church, and the Challengers Homemaker Club Association.
Ms. Ramsey is survived by one brother, William E. Hunt of Marion; two sisters, Lena Belt and Elizabeth Abell, both of Marion; one stepgrandson, Michael Marr of Carlevoix, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was Monday, March 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Smith
Wesley Smith, 63, of Kuttawa, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 at Hilltop Nursing Home.
He was a member of Kuttawa First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Bartley Smith, and two brothers.
He is survived by two daughters, Vanessa Shewcraft of Marion and Kim Francis of Escanaba, Mich.; mother, Lela Smith of Kuttawa; two sisters, Louise Portis and Barbara Nell Ragsdale, both of Kuttawa; and five grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, March 3 at Dunn's Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Nelson officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery.

Millikan 
Sue Millikan, 64, of Marion, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
A beautician for 40 years, she was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Millikan is survived by her husband, Otis Millikan of Marion; two sons, Darron Millikan and David Millikan, both of Marion; one stepdaughter, Sandie Williams of Ocala, Fla.; two sisters, Helen Nunn of Wilkesboro, N.C., and Betty Coleman of Morganfield; two brothers, Glen Davidson of Marion and Ted Davidson of Riverside, Calif.; one grandson, Seth Millikan of Marion; and one stepgrandson, Zachary Williams of Ocala, Fla.
Services were Sunday, Feb. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial followed in Mapleview Cemetery.


FEBRUARY 26, 2004 ISSUE

Corbett
Glenn Allen Corbett, 64, of Nortonville, Ky., formerly of Sturgis, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and attended St. Ann Catholic Church in Morganfield.
Mr. Corbett is survived by one son, Dennis Corbett of Des Moines, Iowa; four daughters, Tina Wells of Nortonville, Donna Corbett, Sarah Corbett and Tamara Corbett, all of Des Moines; two brothers, Vernon Corbett of Sturgis and Gordon Corbett of Morganfield; three sisters, Ruth Weaver of Florida, Betty Jo Corbett of Twin Cities, Minn., and Virginia Mathis of Morganfield; and several grandchildren.
His parents were James and Ruby Corbett. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral mass was Saturday, Feb. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Baker officiating. Burial with military rites was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Rushing
Henry B. Rushing, 91, of Marion, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Pinkneyville Baptist Church.
Mr. Rushing is survived by his wife, Florence Rushing of Marion; two sons, Billie Joe Rushing of Lake Station, Ind., and Harold J. Rushing of Evansville, Ind.; nine stepchildren; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
His parents were Ed and Minnie Rushing. He was also preceded in death by his third wife, Bessie Rushing, three brothers, four sisters and one granddaughter.
Services were Saturday, Feb. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips and the Rev. Lloyd Harris officiating. Graveside services and burial followed at James Parker Cemetery in Hatfield, Ind.

Ruark
Mary Ruark, 93, of Salem, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Mrs. Ruark is survived by one sister, Nora Ellen Sheldon of Holt, Mich., and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents were William Irvin and Mary Elizabeth Ballard Henry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ruark; six brothers and one sister.
Services were Sunday, Feb. 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Archer
Isabelle Archer, 83, of Paducah, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Archer was a member of East Baptist Church and a 23-year resident of the Jackson House.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy Connor of Reidland; one sister, Mabel Clark of Marion; two grandchildren, Jill Dismore of Knoxville, Tenn., and Kelly Connor of Louisville; and one great-grandson, Connor Dismore of Paducah.
Her parents were Hardin Ellis and Ocie Bell (Clark) Cline. She was also preceded in death by her husband, E.J. Archer; two brothers and one sister.
Services were Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Paducah with the Rev. Larry Lewis officiating. Entombment was in Brooks Memorial Park.m

Sturgeon
Vonelle Winn Sturgeon, 71, of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She was a member of St. William Catholic Church in Marion and a retired florist. She was a member of the Marion City Council from 1988 to 1993, when she made an unsuccessful bid for mayor.
Mrs. Sturgeon is survived by her stepmother, Nina Winn of Marion; one son, Kent Sturgeon of Benton; one sister, Glenda Donoho of Frankfort; and one granddaughter, Shay Lynn Sturgeon of Benton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Sturgeon, and two brothers. Her parents were Lyle and Roberta Winn.
Funeral service was Thursday, Feb. 26 at St. William Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Cash officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home.

FEBRUARY 19, 2004 ISSUE

Curry
Virginia Curry, 65, of Eddyville, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Mrs. Curry was a member of Emmanuel Worship Center in Eddyville.
She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Darnell and Eric Darnell, both of Marion; five daughters, Deborah Holmstrom of Princeton, Nora Guess and Laura Brooks, both of Marion, Anna Herriman of Oceola, Ark., and Mary Jane Jackson of Eddyville; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter, Karen Darnell. Her parents were Hubert and Rowena Herron.
Services were Friday, Feb. 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. David Brown officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery.

Frantz
Richard Frantz, 76, of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at his home.
He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Mr. Frantz is survived by his wife, Ruby Frantz of Marion; two stepdaughters, Linda Chandler of Sturgis and Ellen Owen of Burna; two stepsons, Richard Poindexter and Randell Poindexter, both of Marion; five sons and one daughter; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one stepson, James Poindexter.
Services were Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Archie Brock and the Rev. Tim Burton officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Greer
Lillian M. Greer, 75, of Hampton, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Greer is survived by her husband, John A. Greer of Hampton; two daughters, Mary Ann Clayton of Madisonville and Bobbie J. Tullos of Paducah; two sons, Mike Greer of Hampton and Robert M. Greer of Burna; one sister, Ozelle Young of Tennessee; one brother, Curtis Holder of Dupree, Wisc.; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents were Morgan and Essie Jones Holder. She was also preceded in death by one sister.
Graveside services were Sunday, Feb. 15 at Duley Bluff-White Church Cemetery with the Rev. Lynn Farlee officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003, or American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate-Kentucky Region, 333 Guthrie Street, Suite 207, Louisville, KY 40202.

Fraliex
Bob Fraliex, 77, of Fredonia, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Fraliex was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a coal miner retired from Pyro Mining Company. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fredonia.
He is survived by his wife, Etha Rushing of Fredonia; one son, Macky Fraliex of Caldwell County; one daughter, Linda Cook of Princeton; four brothers, Bill Fraliex and Donnie Fraliex, both of Fredonia, Paul Fraliex of Burna and Douglas Fraliex of Kuttawa; two sisters, Stella Wyatt of Fredonia and Dottie Hooks of Fredonia; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His parents were John Henry and Mary Peek Fraliex. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Cook; three brothers and one sister.
Services were Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Morgan's Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Landreth and the Rev. Bill Bruce officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.

Orr
George D. "Lacy" Orr, 90, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004 at Springlake Care Center in Salem.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Mr. Orr is survived by one son, Larry Orr of Marion; one granddaughter, Ginger Orr of Louisville; and one grandson, Jordan Orr of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Orr.
Funeral services are Thursday, Feb. 19 (today) at Marion Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 384, Marion, KY 42064.
Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home.

Elder
Thelma Elder, 81, of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
Mrs. Elder was a member of Piney Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Etta York of Marion; two grandchildren, Gerold and Ricky Elder, both of Marion; and two great-grandchildren, Chris and Lisa Elder, both of Marion.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday (Today), Feb. 19, at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Waters and the Rev. Donnie Howton officiationg. Burial was at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Kirk
Paul Kirk, 49, of Sturgis, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004 at Methodist Hospital of Union County.
Mr. Kirk is survived by his wife, Katie Kirk of Sturgis; two daughters, Bevie Belt and Amy Hutchison, both of Marion; two stepdaughters, Stephanie Workman and Stacey Workman, both of Marion; one son, Paul Allen Kirk II of Marion; two sisters, Linda Lynch of Tiline and twin Paula Coleman of Marion; one brother, B.R. Kirk of Marion; and five grandchildren.
His parents were G.B. and Virginia Kirk. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Shanna Kirk; and two brothers, James Robert Kirk and Don Kirk.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 15 at Whitsell Funeral Home with the Rev. John Baker officiating. Burial followed in Sullivan Community Cemetery.

Smith
Marcia Ann Smith, 70, of Fredonia, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004 at her home.
A housewife and member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Billy D. Smith of Fredonia; two sons, Chris Jameson of Fredonia and Robert Darrell Smith of the Republic of Macedonia; one daughter, Jan Sanderson of Paducah; two brothers, Jackie Durard of Ledbetter and Nubbin Durard of Fredonia; and 10 grandchildren.
Her parents were Howard and Magdalene Calender Durard. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Vickie Schrock.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 (today) at Morgan Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Cummins and the Rev. Larry Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Rowland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the ALS Association, Kentucky Chapter, 2375 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509.

Hooten
Dollie V. Hooten, 78, of Marion, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Mrs. Hooten is survived by her husband, Donald E. Hooten of Marion; one daughter, Donna B. Lunceford of Covington, Tenn.; two sons, Eugene H. Hooten of Chicago, Ill., and John E. Hooten of Salem; two brothers, John B. Smith of Lola and Paul G. Smith of Hot Springs, Ark; one sister, Louise Jobe of Elmhurst, Ill.; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Joseph and Birdie Buckler Smith. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one grandchild.
Services were Sunday, Feb. 15 at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Whitt
Oliver Whitt, 80, of Marion, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004 at his home.
He was retired from Moore's Business Forms in Marion.
Mr. Whitt is survived by his wife, Clara Lee MacCaddam Whitt of Marion; one son, Glen M. Whitt of Paris, Ky.; one daughter, Louisa Lee Towery of Marion; two sisters, Evelyn Cruce of Marion and Mary Helen Crouch of Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, George Curtis Whitt of Manitou Springs. Colo., and A.L. Whitt Jr. of Richmond, Ky.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His parents were Allie Louis and Precilla Alzera Whitt. He was also preceded in death by one brother.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home followed by burial at Frances Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Suite 5, Paducah, KY 42003, or Frances Presbyterian Church Cemetery, c/o JoAnn Asbridge, Lafayette Heights, Marion, KY 42064.

FEBRUARY 19, 2004 ISSUE

Hamby
Ollie F. Hamby, 59, of Marion, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Hamby of Marion; three sons, Ron Lynn of East Alton, Ill., James Hamby of Providence, Richard Crews of Nebo; one daughter, Jessica Nichols of Dawson Springs; mother, Jean Ryan of Princeton; three brothers, Bobby Hamby of Marion, Steve Hamby of Clay and Phillip Hamby of Diamond; four sisters, Vilene Hurley and Paula McGill,both of Marion, Jeanie Dulin of Eddyville, Robyn Thomas of Princeton; and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by his father, Leamon Hamby, and one sister.
Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Hardesty and the Rev. Tim Rigdon officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Cook
Betty Jane Cook, 66, of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
She is survived by her husband, I.W. Cook Jr. of Marion; two sons, Mike Cook of Henderson and Steve Cook of Pataskla, Ohio; three brothers, Iril Davis of Eagle River, Wisc., Millard Davis of Eddyville and Thorton Davis of Springfield, Ill; a nephew, Gary Matz; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Her parents were John L. and Mary McConnell Davis.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Austin Jr. officiating. Friends may call from noon until the service time Friday.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY 40218, or the American Cancer Society, c/o Rebecca McConnell, 508 N. Main St., Marion, KY 42064.

McConnell
Ella Mae McConnell, 78, of Caldwell County, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2004 at Caldwell County Hospital.
A homemaker, Mrs. McConnell was preceded in death by her husband, Iley McConnell, a granddaughter, Teka McConnell; two brothers and one sister. Her parents were Cecil and Rosie Rustin Vinson.
She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, James Iley McConnell and Larry McConnell, both of Fredonia; one daughter, Shirley Oswalt of Benton; two sisters, Lavine Rowland of Caldwell County and Linnie Ramey of Madisonville; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services are Thursday (today), Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Rowland Cemetery.

Morris
Corena Morris, 88, of Carrsville died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Carrsville Methodist Church.
Mrs. Morris is survived by one son, Roger Dale Morris of Carrsville; one brother, Herbert Irby of Elizabethtown, Ill.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Robert Morris, and a brother. Her parents were Fred H. and Lora Gerherdt Irby.
Services were Sunday, Feb. 8 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Mike Grimes and the Rev. Mac Dossett officiating. Burial took place in Carrsville Cemetery.

Croft
Herman Reeves "Junior" Croft Jr., 70, of Salem, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004 at his home.
A member of Salem Baptist Church, Mr. Croft is survived by his wife, Mary Dunkerson Croft of Salem; three sons, Dale Croft of Ledbetter,, Mitchell Croft of Eddyville and Derek Croft of Salem; one daughter, Tina Culver of Burna; two sisters, LaVerne Workman of Paducah and Melva Shouse of Lola; one brother, Dennis Croft of Salem; three grandsons, one great-grandson and one stepgranddaughter.
His parents were Herman Reeves Sr. and Nettie C. Vaughn Croft. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Services were Saturday, Feb. 7 at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. John East and the Rev. Randy Beals officiating. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery.

Shack
Carolyn Shack, 60, of Marion, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital.
Mrs. Shack is survived by three daughters, Erica Shack and Ninia Morrison, both of Marion, and Tinia Bruton of Sturgis; six sisters, Brenda Johnson and Carolyn White, both of Colorado, Letitia Chapman of Indiana, Prestine Drane of Ohio, Mary Ann Moore of Michigan and Debbie Chapman of Paducah, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents were Firdie Mae Chapman and William Qualls. She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Bruton.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Hill officiating. Burial followed in Lewis Cemetery.

Wood
Stanley D. Wood, 46, of Marion, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004 at his home.
Mr. Wood is survived by his father, Everett Woodall of Marion; sister, Donna Shewcraft of Marion; grandparents, James and Mary Boone of Marion; two nephews and one niece.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 25 at Mexico Church. Gilbert Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Edna Mae Stalion, 75, of Marion, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at her home.
She was a member of Glendale General Baptist Church.
Survivors include one brother, Bobby Gene Winders of Paducah.
Mrs. Stalion was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Stalion, three sisters and one brother. Her parents were Grover and Violet Winders.
Friends may call at the Gilbert Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Thursday (today). Services are 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Jimmy Porter and the Rev. Tony Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in Love Cemetery.

Cruce
LOUISVILLE ­ Christine Cruce, 99, formerly of Marion, died at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at Baptist Hospital East.
Mrs. Cruce was preceded in death by her husband, George Cruce. Survivors include two daughters, Helen Cruce of Louisville and Mary Jean Fear of Newton, Ill.; two cousins, James Robert Dorrah of Marion and Roberta Conger of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home, followed by burial in Crayne Cemetery.

Clark
Joseph Clark, 83, of Marion, Ky., died at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Mr. Clark is survived by a wife, Retha Clark of Marion; two sons, Joseph W. Clark of Saugerties, N.Y., and Russell A. Froedge of Fyffe, Ala.; three daughters, Katherine Lane of Kingston, N.Y., Shelley J. Lambert of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Eunice A. Kimsey of Marion; and two sisters, Janie Powell of Aiken, S.C., and Ruth Hooper of Warrenville, S.C.
His parents were Paul and dora Williams Clark. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Walzie Hosick officiating. Burial was in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Moore
MT. VERNON, Ill. ­ Bessie E. Moore, 87, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Carrsville, Ky., died at 3 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at Mt. Vernon Care Center.
Mrs. Moore was a member of Carrsville Methodist Church and attended Mt. Vernon Church of God.
She is survived by four sons, Paul Moore and Larry Moore, both of Salem, Carl Moore of Jonesboro, Ill., and Gary Moore of Marion; three daughters, Katherine Myers of Gardendale, Ala., Margaret Grimmett of Man, W.V., and Annabell Orrick of Mt. Vernon; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Her parents were W. Bird and Ina McDowell Bateman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Moore; two sons, Morris Zane Moore and Glen Moore; and two brothers.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday (today) at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem, Ky. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sherman Grimmett, the Rev. Merlin Myers and the Rev. Ted Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery.

Weaver
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Addie Weaver, 96, formerly of Livingston County, were held Jan. 13, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jamie Broome officiated. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Weaver died Jan. 11 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Eureda Clark and Pauline Holt, both of Paducah; a son, Dennis "Buddy" Weaver of Paducah; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a sister; two brothers; and her parents, Robert L. and Fannie Hurley Lawless.

Willbanks
SALEM, Ky. ­ Charles Willbanks, 69, died Jan. 11, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a charter member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Chuck Willbanks of Smithland and Jerry Willbanks of Salem; five sisters, Wanda Miller of Marion, Ill., Carmlee Poindexter of Rosiclaire, Ill., Muriel Dickerson, Thelle Butler and Eileen Tabor, all of Salem; two brothers, Billy Willbanks of Salem and Donnie Willbanks of Paducah; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nell Damron Willbanks; and a sister.
Funeral services were held Jan. 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Brown officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Meeks
STURGIS, Ky. ­ Dale Meeks, 49, died Jan. 8, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Marion.
Funeral services were Jan. 12 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Bro. David Johnson and Bro. Wayne Smith officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Shelia Meeks of Sturgis; his mother, Mary Meeks of Marion; a daughter, Felisha Quertermous of Sturgis; four stepdaughters, Brittany Mitchell, Megan Mitchell, Nathasha Mitchell and Courtney Mitchell, all of Sturgis; four sons, Johnny Meeks of Hersy, Ill., Brian Meeks and Jason Meeks, both of Princeton and Chris Meeks of Sturgis; three sisters, Patsy Locke, Louise Givens and Faye Binkley, all of Marion; a brother, Tommy Meeks of Marion; and 14 grandchildren.

Adams
SALEM, Ky. ­ Haley DeShea Adams, the infant stillborn daughter of Dawn and Stacey Adams, was buried Jan. 9, 2004 in Rowland Cemetery. Rev. Maxie Hanson officiated. The baby died Jan. 7 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Survivors include a sister, Nikki Adams; a brother, Trace Adams; maternal grandparents, Cheryl and Gary Land of Marion; paternal grandmother and step grandfather, Jimmy and Shirley Kelley of Hardin; paternal grandfather and step grandmother, Roger and Barbara Adams of Marion; great-grandmother Idabelle Riley of Marion; great-grandparents Orlin and Mildred Long of Salem and Willie Mae and Delmer Jenkins of Marion.

Linzy
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ Dorothy M. Linzy, 76, formerly of Marion, died Jan. 9, 2004 at her home in Evansville. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Jerry A. Linzy of Evansville; a daughter, Lana Baker of Evansville; three brothers, Raymond Winters of Evansville, Charles "C.W." Winters and Norman Winters of Lansing, Mich.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters; and her parents, Ortho and Vera Winters.
Funeral services were held Jan. 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund, 175 Mexico Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Newcom
PORTAGE, Ind. ­ Willard Leon Newcom, 81, died Jan. 6, 2004. He was born in Crittenden County, was a longtime resident of Hobart, Ind., and was an electrician and member of Augustana Lutheran Church where he served on the church council for many years.
Funeral services were Jan. 10 at Augusana Lutheran Church with burial in McCool Cemetery in Portage.
Surviving are a son, John Newcom of Hobart; three daughters, Leona Bishop of Chesterton, Ind., Paula Isolampi of Hobart and Mary Kelm of Munster, Ind.; three brothers, Leonard Newcom of Indiana, Glenn Newcom of Kentucky and Delmer Newcom of Hobart; three sisters, Mary Katherine Chandler of Kentucky, Elwanda McDowell of Kentucky and Janey Syers of Missouri; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and two aunts.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Imo Jean Newcom and his parents, Joseph and Wanda Newcom.
Memorials may take the form of donations to the Augustana Lutheran Church Foundation, 207 Kelly St., Hobart, IN 46342.

Maxfield
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Dallas F. Maxfield, 88, were held Jan. 7, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery. Rev. E.J. Hatton and Rev. James R. Maxfield officiated.
Maxfield died Jan. 5 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was an active member of McMurray Chapel Methodist Church, a member of Smithland Masonic Lodge and was a Gideon, veteran of World War II and active member of the American Legion in Burna. He was a boilermaker for 40 years.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Emma P. Maxfield of Smithland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ora Love Maxfield; a sister; and four brothers.

Stalion
SALEM, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Paul B. Stalion, 73, were held Jan. 5, 2004 at Loveless Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Tim Sprouse and Rev. Tim Fouts officiated.
Stalion was a member of Loveless Chapel Church, was a Korean War veteran and was a retired press operator from Moore Business Forms.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Helen Ferrell Stalion of Salem; two daughters, Kathi Stalion of Marion and Cheryl Taylor of Paducah; a son, Mike Stalion of Jackson, Tenn.; a sister, Virginia Bowen of Salem; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Doy and Ola Mae Cooper Stalion; two sisters; and a brother.

Wheeler
Shirley Fritts Wheeler, 63, of Marion, died Jan. 3, 2004 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Marion.
Surviving are a son, Tony McDowell of Marion; three sisters, Catherine Fowler of Evansville, Naomi Stallion of Leesburg, Fla., and Wanda Mahnke of Marion; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oynaul Wheeler; a brother, Willard Fritts; and her parents, Sidney and Eva Mae Fritts.
Funeral services were Jan. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Phillips
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Leroy Phillips, 73, died Jan. 1, 2004 at Jewish Hospital. The Nortonville resident was a coal miner employed at Island Creek Coal Co.
Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Helen Phillips of Nortonville; two sons, Richard Phillips of Nortonville and Randall Phillips of Louisville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Boyd Phillips and Georiga Elizabeth Phillips; and a sister, Gloria Scholar.
Funeral services were Jan. 4 at Brandy Funeral Home in Nortonville with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Frailey
CAVE IN ROCK, Ill. ­ Gary A. Frailey, 70, died Jan. 1, 2004 at Hardin County Hospital. Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock, with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Eula Frailey of Cave In Rock; two sons, Keith Frailey of Goreville, Ill., and Kurt Frailey of Rosiclare, Ill.; two daughters, Pamela Mercurio of Rosiclare and Paula O'Dell of Cave In Rock; a sister, Barbara Elkins of University Park, Ill.; and five grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.

Hise
ELDORADO, Ill. ­ Aundean Hise, 87, died Jan. 1, 2004 at Ferrell Hospital. She was born in Marion, was a member of Omaha Nazarene Church, was a Ladies Aid Hostess and active in the Omaha Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a daughter, Rita J. Hise of Salem, Ore.; three sons, Kenneth W. Hise of Washington, Ill., Eldon G. Hise of Eldorado, Ill., and George M. Hise of Ridgway, Ill.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John F. Paris and Alma Crayne Paris; her husband, Glen Hise; a daughter, Margaret Hise; a son, Bertis R. Hise; and a brother, Ellis Paris.
Funeral services were held Jan. 4 at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway with Rev. Gary Clark and Rev. Steven Wolf officiating. Burial was in Jackson Cemetery in Ridgway.

Mitchell
SALEM, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Geneva N. Mitchell, 96, were held Dec. 31, 2003 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Rev. Robert E. Phillips officiated. Burial was in New Union (Ditney) Church Cemetery.
Mitchell died Dec. 28 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of New Union (Ditney) Church.
Surviving are a son, Jimmie R. Mitchell of Smithland; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim B. Mitchell; a daughter, Janell Hardin; three sisters; and her parents, John S. and Mollie Tharp Curnel.

Prowell
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Teresa Prowell, 46, died Dec. 26, 2003 at her home. Funeral services were Dec. 29 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. David Brown officiated. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Prowell was a member of the Way Station Church in Eddyville.
She is survived by her father, J.W. DeBoe of Tampa, Fla.; her mother, Janet Baker Smith of Caldwell County; a son, Jerret Prowell of Marion; a daughter, Randi Noel of Princeton; a grandmother, Izetta Baker of Princeton; a grandfather, Ernest Baker of Princeton; two brothers, Corey Wiggington of Nashville; Jeffey Wayne Wiggington of Carrollton, Ga.; and a granddaughter.

Davidson
Elaine Davidson, 88, of Marion, died Dec. 27, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Betty Mitchell of Burna and Laura Rushing of Smithland; a brother, Maurice Alsobrook of Shelby, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Davidson; a son; and her parents, Leffel and Ethel Phillips Alsobrook.
Funeral services were Dec. 28 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.

Robertson
John E. Robertson, 84, of Marion, died Dec. 25, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. He was a retired crane operator, working at Ingram Steel for 42 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II where he earned a Purple Heart.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Robertson of Marion; three stepsons, Norris Watson of Oakland City, Ind., Jack Reynolds of Evansville and Richard Reynolds of Hopkinsville; and several nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alta Robertson; his parents, John R. and Amanda Robertson; three brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Waters officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Offtor
ST. STEPHEN, S.C. ­ Merlon Leon Offtor, Jr., formerly of Livingston County, died Dec. 16, 2003 at his home. He was retired from the U.S. Navy.
Burial was in Whispering Pines memorial Gardens in Goosecreek, S.C.
He is survived by a sister, Milodean Skinner of Marion; a nephew; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Offtor; and his parents, Merlon Leo Offtor, Sr., and Marie Duvall Offtor Dunn. He was the grandson of the late Percy and Meacy Duvall and the nephew of the late L.N. Duvall.

Adams
Anna Christine Adams, 95, of Marion, died Dec. 24, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are two nephews, James Minner of Fisher, Ind., and Charles W. Gass of Evansville; and a niece, Helen Mitchell of Carmi, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wallace Adams; and two sisters. Her parents were Thomas and Nona Lamb.
Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.