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OBITUARIES FROM 2002 December 24, 2002 George
Eva Mae George, 89, of Calvert
City, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002 at Oakview
Nursing Home in Calvert City.
She was a homemaker and member of New Life Baptist Church in Paducah.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, William
R. George; a brother and sister.
Her parents were A.J. Sutton and Eliza Mills Sutton.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Helen
Casey of Ledbetter and Don and Cheri George of Long Beach, Calif.;
four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild;
six nephews and one niece.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 22 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel
in Eddyville with the Rev. Michael Grimes officiating. Burial
in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
Franklin
Thomas R. Franklin, 76,
of Marion, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002 at Salem Springlake Care
Center.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Franklin; two sons, Patrick
Thomas Franklin and Curtis Ray Franklin, both of Marion; three
daughters, Patricia Sue Franklin and Tammy Lewis, both of Marion,
and Carla Renee Hardin of Salem; two sisters, Iva Nell Rowe of
Rhode Island and Patsy Hutchcraft of Evansville, Ind.; eight grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Gilbert Funeral
Home with the Rev. David LeNeave, the Rev. Wayne Carter and the
Rev. Mike Morrow officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery.
Maddux
Hazel S. Maddux, 83, of
Salem, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and The Birthday Club.
Mrs. Maddux is survived by two sons, Gregory Maddux of Marion
and Phil Maddux of Salem; four grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse P. Maddux, and
one sister. Her parents were Leo P. and Lou Ella Ware Boyette.
Funeral service was Monday, Dec. 23 at Boyd Funeral Home with
the Rev. John East officiating. Burial in Salem Cemetery.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions
to the Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, 10200 Linn Station
Road, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40223.
Smith
Joseph H. Smith Sr., 76,
of Burna, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 at Western Baptist Hospital
in Paducah.
Mr. Smith is survived by four sons, Joseph H. Smith Jr. of Lula,
Ga., Gary Martin of Brooksville, Fla., Joseph Kelly Smith of Burna,
Steve Martin of Lowell, Tenn.; two daughters, Glenda Sloam of
The Village, Barbara Smith of Posen, Ill.; two brothers, John
Benny Smith of Lola and Paul G. Smith of Arkansas; two sisters,
Louise Jobe of Elmhurst, Ill. and Dollie Hooten of Salem; 14 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Edith J. Smith; one brother
and two sisters. His parents were Joseph and Birdie Buckler Smith.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at Boyd Funeral Home
with Bishop Erby Reed officiating. Burial in Salem Cemetery.
December 19 issue
Hunt
Lula Belle Hunt,
62, of Marion, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002 at Crittenden Hospital.
A member of Hurricane Church, she is survived by several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Hunt.
Her parents were Lonnie and Mae Workman.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 at Gilbert Funeral
Home with the Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial in Mapleview
Cemetery.
Beshears
Evalyn Beshears,
79, of Marion, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at St. Thomas Hospital
in Nashville, Tenn.
She attended Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, William Beshears of Eddyville; one
daughter, Tonya Brann of Windermere, Fla.; five grandchildren
and one great-grandchildren.
Her parents were John and Myrtle Wright. She was also preceded
in death by her husband, William Beshears, a sister and brother.
Funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home
with the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial in Pleasant Hill
Cemetery.
Hunt
Ronnie Hunt, 51,
of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002 at home.
He was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church, Crittenden
County Rescue Squad and Fire
Department, Chief of Shady Grove Fire Department, Crittenden County
First Responders and Boilermaker Local 40.
Survivors include his wife, Evonne Hunt of Marion; son, Shane
Hunt of Marion; daughter, Kristin Belt of Marion; and two grandsons.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Gilbert Funeral
Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips and the Rev. Bill Ervin officiating.
Burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Threlkeld
Marie Threlkeld,
90, of West Chester, Pa., formerly of Marion, died Friday, Dec.
13, 2002 in Bellingham, Pa.
Survivors include her daughters, Alice C. Lodge of Strafford,
Pa.; sister, Shirley Schramm of Marion; two grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
Funeral service was Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
the Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Cox
Martha K. Cox, 70,
of Marion, formerly of Cedar Lake, Ind., died Thursday, Dec. 12,
2002 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Cedar Lake.
Survivors include her son, Philip G. Cox of Cedar Lake; two brothers,
Jerry Gilland of Marion and Thomas Gilland of Murfreesboro, Tenn.;
two sisters, Linnie Holloman and Mary Jones, both of Marion; three
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Thomas and Vancie Gilland.
Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home
with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial in Mapleview
Cemetery.
Walker
Ru James Walker,
84, of Truth or Consequences, N.M., formerly of Livingston County,
died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque,
N.M.
Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Marie Quertermous Walker of
Truth or Consequences, N.M.; daughters, Neva Mae Walker of Truth
or Consequences, N.M., and Rose Ella Walker of Albuquerque, N.M.;
two grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and one niece.
He was preceded in death by a brother. His parents were Howard
V. and Iva Clemens Walker.
Services were Thursday, Dec. 12 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem
with the Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell
Cemetery.
Sunderland
Glenn Sunderland,
65, of Salem, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at Lourdes Hospital in
Paducah.
He retired as a project manager after 24 years with Jarvis B.
Webb Company.
Survivors include four sisters, Lela Lester and Wilma Hombirg,
both of Salem, and Charlene Sunderland and Edna Edmiston, both
of Paducah; three brothers, Carmon Sunderland of Salem, James
Sunderland of West Paducah and John C. Sunderland of Henderson;
and several nieces and nephews.
His parents were Charles W. and Lottie Myrick Sunderland.
Services were Monday, Dec. 16 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with
Sister Lucy Tedrick and the Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial
in Bethel Cemetery.
December 12 issue
Robinson
Robert "Bob"
Robinson, 74, of Marion, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at Crittenden
Hospital.
Mr. Robinson retired from the U.S. Army after more than 24 years
as a staff sergeant. He later served as a Crittenden County school
bus driver.
He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Robinson, and several nieces
and nephews.
His parents were Addie and Marie Robinson.
Funeral service was Saturday, Dec. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Full military rites were
given during burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Walker
Ru James Walker,
84, of Truth or Consequences, N.M., formerly of Livingston County,
died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque,
N.M.
Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Marie Quertermous Walker of
Truth or Consequences, N.M.; daughters, Neva Mae Walker of Truth
or Consequences, N.M., and Rose Ella Walker of Albuquerque, N.M.;
two grandsons; and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willa Mae Walker,
and a brother. His parents were Howard V. and Iva Clemens Walker.
Services are Thursday (today), Dec. 12 at Boyd Funeral Chapel
in Salem with the Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial will
be in Hopewell Cemetery.
Vaughan
Bruce Vaughan, 83, of Phelan, Calif., died Tuesday, Dec. 3,
2002.
Born and raised in Crittenden County, his family relocated to
Indiana in 1937. A veteran of World War II, he was a prisoner
of war in Germany for 16 months. He retired from the Air Force.
He is survived by a son, Dennis Vaughan, of Haltom City, Texas;
sisters, Allie Feller of Stuart, Fla., and Martha Patmor of Marion;
brothers, Kelly Vaughan of Kansas City, Mo., and Gavin Vaughan
of Alvin, Texas.
His parents were Harry and Eva Vaughan.
Voss
John "Jack"
Voss, 65, of Marion, died Saturday, Dec. 7. 2002 at Crittenden
Hospital.
The former owner of Voss Farm Equipment in Marion, Mr. Voss attended
St. John's Episcopal Church in Morganfield, was an honorary member
of Marion Lion's Club and was a scout master.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Voss of Marion; daughters,
Michelle Minton of Marion and Allison Shepherd of Elizabethtown;
stepdaughters, Melissa Sherfinski of Bowling Green and Bethany
Sherfinski of Ludington, Mich.; and one grandson.
His parents were Bill and Mary Agnes Voss.
Funeral services were 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Gilbert Funeral
Home with the Rev. Rick Oakley officiating. Burial in Mapleview
Cemetery.
Stroud
Marie Stroud, 90,
of Salem, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church, and
a 58-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No. 217
in Burna.
She is survived by two grandsons, William S. Wheeler of Marion
and Steven Wheeler of Ledbetter.
Her parents were Owen and Pearl Doctorman Bragdon. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Willie Stroud; daughter, Billie
Sue Tyner; a brother and three sisters.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 8 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with
the Rev. Roger Holloman officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form
of the purchase of memorial Bibles from the Gideon Memorial Bible
Chairman, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.
December 5 issue
Lockheart
Ruth Lockheart, 85, of Salem, died Nov. 28 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and the Salem
Birthday Club.
Mrs. Lockheart is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Weaver of Hampton; four grandchildren, Debbie Radcliffe Stigall of Gilbertsville, Michael Radcliff of Calvert City, Heather Weaver McDowell and Ryan Weaver, both of Hampton; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Monette Radcliffe; second husband, Perce Ryan Lockheart; one son,
Jim Radcliffe; a brother and three sisters.
Her parents were Richard and Susan E. Richarson Vaughn.
Memorial service was Dec. 2 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with the Rev. E.J. Hatton officiating. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to Salem United Methodist Church, c/o Betty Morgan, 208 E. Gum St., Marion, KY 42064; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memorial Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905; or Livingston Hospital, 131 Hospital Drive, Salem KY 42078.
Robertson
William Denver Robertson, 83, of Marion, died Nov. 29 at Crittenden
Hospital.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Robertson was retired
from Whirlpool. He attended Vann Ave. Baptist Church in Evansville,
Ind.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Inez Robertson of Marion; two sisters, Bobbie McHone of Cross, S.C., and Irene Clark of Blackford; and one brother, Robert Robertson of Sturgis.
Services were Dec. 2 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, with burial at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove. The Rev. Robert Nall officiated.
McDowell
Douglas Glenn McDowell, 67, of Marion, died Dec. 1 at Western
Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
A U.S. Army veteran, he is survived by his wife, Betty McDowell of Marion; three sons, Mike, Steven and David McDowell, all of Marion; five daughters, Patricia Terrell of Eddyville, Laura Madden of Henderson, Cheryl Griffin of Lawton, Okla., Kathy Gray of Princeton, Bettina Damron of Marion; a sister, Lois Dorroh of Eddyville; two brothers, Eddie and Jim McDowell, both of Marion; and seven grandchildren.
His parents were Ernest and Izella McDowell. He was also preceded in death by an infant child.
The funeral was Dec. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial with veteran's rites was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Babb
Mary B. Babb, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 27 at Crittenden County
Convalescent Center.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Babb was preceded in death by her first husband, Clay Jennings; second husband, James N. Babb; two daughters, Edna Travis Thurmond and Betty Dunbar; and a son, Jimmy Jennings.
Her parents were James Henry Hackney and Sadie Elmer White.
Survivors include her daughter, Sue Belt of Marion; two stepdaughters, Anna Speaks of Kirksville, Mo., and Wanda McVay of Henderson; one son, Ronnie Babb of Elizabethtown; three sisters, Edith Harper of Madisonville, Bobbie Jean Jones of St. Charles and Bonnie Montgomery of Clay; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Dec. 1 at Melton Funeral Home in Providence with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery.
Blackburn
PRINCETON Lawrence "Pop" Blackburn, 82, of Fredonia,
died Dec. 1 at Princeton Health Care Manor.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Clarena Morgan Blackburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Gail Blackburn of Princeton and Steve and Mindy Blackburn of Eddyville; daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Buzzy Phelps and Cindy and Roy Rogers, all of Fredonia, and Renee and Aubry Hollamon of Marion; two brothers, Jim Blackburn of Princeton and John Blackburn of Fredonia; four stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
His parents were Kell and Pearl Riley Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Marc Blackburn, and a sister, Frances Tackwell.
Services were Dec. 3 at Morgan's Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Carlton and the Rev. Buddy Pope officiating. Burial was in Asher Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, c/o Sharlon Wigginton, 3121 Ky. 902E, Fredonia, KY 42411.
Hunt
Mary O. Hunt, 87, of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Crittenden
County Convalescent Center.
A member of Sugar Grove Presbyterian Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Hunt, and a daughter, Imogene Vinson.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha Keeling and Maudie Summers, both of Marion; a son, Elbert Wayne Hunt of Sturgis; a sister, Annie Corley of Louisville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Thursday (today)
at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank McCallum and the Rev.
Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant
Hill Road, Marion, KY 42064, or Sugar Grove Cemetery, SR 120,
Marion, KY 42064.
November 27 issue
Hurse
EVANSVILLE, Ind.
Oakley Hurse, 72, died Nov. 22 at his residence. He was
born in Marion and retired from Whirlpool Corp. in 1990 after
43 years of service. He was most recently employed by Hertz Rental
Car Company.
An Army veteran of the Korean War, he received the Purple Heart
and the Bronze Star. He is survived by four daughters, Linda Camacho
of Gulfport, Miss., Carolyn Wolf of Evansville, Anna Louise Johnson
of Richland, Ind., Shirley Klem of Evansville; a son, Charles
Ashley of Elberfeld, Ind.; two brothers, Frank Hunt of Evansville,
Thomas Hunt of Louisville; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Hurse, and a
son, Harvey Ed Ashley.
Services were Nov. 27 at Browning Funeral Home in Evansville.
Burial was in Locust Hill Cemetery.
Brown
Lena O. Brown, 85, of Marion, died Nov. 13 at Salem Springlake
Care Center. Funeral services were Nov. 16 at Gilbert Funeral
Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Shady
Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include three nephews, Herman Barton of Marion, Wayne
Barton of Phoenix, Ariz., Chris Sauls of Texas; and three nieces,
Joyce Vincent and Virginia Woods of Madisonville and Jean Beard
of Colorado.
Tinsley
Funeral services
for Caleb Tinsley, 6, of Marion, were held Nov. 27 at Gilbert
Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Rittenberry and Rev. Nicky Davis officiated.
Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Tinsley died Nov. 24 at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville.
He is survived by his father, Wesley "Pat" Tinsley of
Marion; his stepmother, Glenda Tinsley of Marion; grandparents,
William and Carolyn Sue Sunderland of Marion and Ruby Tinsley
of Tolu; stepgrandparents, Dewey and Connie Cowan of Marion; stepsisters,
Bridgette Cowan and Brittany Cowan, both of Marion; and a stepbrother,
Cody Cowan of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Denise Tinsley; and a
grandfather, Bill Tinsley.
Melton
Funeral services for Arlene Melton, 79, of Marion, were Nov. 20
at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bro. Robert Phillips officiated. Burial
was in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Holloman of Marion and
Tommye Brantley of Marion; a son, Everett Melton of Marion; seven
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Melton; her parents;
a brother; and a sister.
Croft
Ruby S. Croft, 95,
of Marion, died Nov. 11 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was
a member of Liberty Grove Christian Church and Matlock Memorial
Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Helen Robinson of Marion; two sons,
Harold Keith Croft of Marion and Franklin G. Croft of Evansville;
a brother, Marvin Singleton of Salem; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
three great-great-grandchildren; and 18 step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Croft; and a
son, Neil Croft. Her parents were Frank and Eula Belt Singleton.
Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev.
Norman Phillips and Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was
in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Moore
James D. Moore,
67, of Marion, died Nov. 26 at his home. He was a member of Hurricane
Church, was caretaker of Hurricane Cemetery, was a member of Hurricane
Camp Board and Bigham Lodge No. 256.
Surviving are his wife, Polly Moore of Marion; a son, Jackie Moore
of Marion; a daughter, Jennifer Doom of Smithland; a sister, Karen
Ordway of Marion; a brother, Bill Moore of Draffenville; and one
grandson.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Gail Moore; and
his parents, Douglas and Lucille Moore.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Nov. 29 at Gilbert Funeral
Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter and Rev.
Tony Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Hurricane Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hurricane Church Building
Fund, c/o Leroy Hodge, 740 A.H. Clements Rd., Marion, KY 42064;
or to Hurricane Cemetery, c/o The Peoples Bank, 116 S. Main Street,
Marion, KY 42064.
November 21 issue
Woodson
Dorothy Rose Woodson,
79, of Marion, died Nov. 19 at Livingston Hospital. She was a
member of First Baptist Church in Greenville.
Surviving are four daughters, Rose Ann Fetzer of Jefferson City,
Tenn., Nancy Hazzard of Princeton, Betty Brown of Marion and Barbara
Wolford of Owensboro; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Hylan Hale Woodson,
Jr.; her parents, Elmer Lee and Margaret Mae Reagan; and six brothers.
Private services will be held at a later date with burial in New
Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Federation of the
Blind, 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore, MD 21230.
Wood
Glenn Brown Wood, 82, of Crittenden County, formerly of Clay,
died Nov. 17 at his home. He was retired from Southern States
Co-op and was service manager at the Clay branch. He was a member
and elder of Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was
a charter member of Webster County Genealogy and Historical Society.
He was a charter member of the board of directors of the organization
of the Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a Kentucky
Colonel.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Atwell Wood; a daughter, Bridget
Hasler of Tuscola, Ill.; a son, Bruce Wood of Byron, Ga.; and
nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Nov. 20 at Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian
Church near Clay with Rev. Dale Williams officiating. Burial was
in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice.
Vick
STURGIS, Ky.
Haline Vick, 89, died Nov. 17 at Colonial Trace Nursing Home in
Sebree. She was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Nov. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Rev. B.H. Spurrier and Rev. Charles Brantley officiating. Burial
was in Rosebud Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Billy Vick of Sturgis; a stepdaughter, Jean
Shelton Kerney of Evansville; a stepson, Ray Shelton of Evansville;
two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Vick; a son,
Marlin Vick; three brothers and three sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rosebud Methodist Church,
U.S. 60 East, Marion, KY 42064.
November 14 issue
Gerding
CARRSVILLE, Ky.
Dean Gerding, 41, died Nov. 9 at Vanderbilt University Medical
Center in Nashville. Gerding was critically injured after his
motorcycle hit a deer on Ky. 135 near Carrsville Oct. 31.
Gerding was a member of Carrsville Baptist Church, served in the
U.S. Navy, was a Boy Scout leader for eight years, and spent 13
years with the Department of Transportation as a motor vehicle
inspector.
Surviving are his wife, Sherry Gerding of Carrsville; a son, Hayden
Gerding of Carrsville; a daughter, Teresa Gerding of Carrsville;
his mother, Dorothy Gerding of Carrsville; and a sister, Deana
Gerding, also of Carrsville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hayden Gerding; and a
son, Carl Hayden Gerding.
Funeral services were held Nov. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev.
Virgil Dial and Rev. Keith Cox officiating. Burial was in Carrsville
Cemetery.
Chandler
Carolyn Robinson-Chandler,
50, of Marion, died Nov. 9 at her home. She was of the Baptist
faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Christy Moss of Marion; two brothers,
Burnice Kirk of Marion and Paul Kirk of Morganfield; two sisters,
Paula Coleman of Marion and Linda Lynch of Tilene; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, G.B. and Virginia Kirk;
a son, Billy Roy Chandler; and two brothers, George Don Kirk and
James Robert Kirk.
Funeral services were held Nov. 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Rev. Robert Phillips officiating.
Carroll
SMITHLAND, Ky.
Betty Joan Carroll, 69, died Nov. 9 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are two sons, John B. Hendricks of Smithland and Michael
A. Hendricks of Calvert City; a daughter, Connie Jean Dickerson
of Critttenden, Ky.; two sisters, Gene Zaborowski and Elvin Ramirez
of Louisville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hayden A. Alsobrook
and Carrie Boswell Alsobrook; and two husbands, John Hendricks
and Bobby Carroll.
Funeral services were held Nov. 12 at Boyd Funeral Home with burial
in Hampton Cemetery.
Janus
Funeral services
for Ronald J. Janus, 63, of Marion, formerly of northern Indiana,
were held Nov. 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Mickey Quinton
and Rev. Tim Fouts officiated. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.
Janus died Nov. 8 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. He was
a member of Life In Christ Church, the National Rifle Association,
was former owner of Mobile Home Furnace and Supply and Shady Side
Mobile Home Court in Indiana. He was a member of the Indiana Home
Association.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Dorothy Janus of Marion; a
son, John Raymond Janus of Marion; three daughters, Jayne Bey
of Portage, Ind., June Smith of Portage and Joyce Janus-Beauregard
of Georgetown, S.C.; a brother, Paul J. Janus of Indiana; 10 grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren.
Jeffrey
SALEM, Ky.
Wayne Jeffrey, 87, died Nov. 7 at Crittenden County Convalescent
Center. He was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church in Ledbetter.
He was a farmer and building contractor.
Surviving are his wife, Marba Louise Birdsong Jeffrey; a son,
L.W. "Jeff" Jeffrey of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; two brothers,
Mizell Jeffrey of Mayfield and Rex Jeffrey of Florida; two sisters,
Mary Lou Jeffrey of St. Louis; and Nella Johnson of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice Jeffrey and Mable
Clare Mizell Jeffrey.
Graveside services were held Nov. 10 at Oak Grove Cemetery with
Paul Hancock, G.W. Birdsong and Eddie Osborne officiating. Boyd
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts
Mary Roberts, 75,
of Marion died Nov. 7 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member
of the Eastern Star, White Shrine, Republican Women's Club and
Repton Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard "Jim" Roberts
of Marion; a son, Harlan Roberts of Henderson; three grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Allen and Elvie Harper.
Funeral services were held Nov. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Rev. Tommy Brown and Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial
was in Mapleview Cemetery.
November 7 issue
Oliver
ROCKFORD, Ill. James Stanley "Ollie" Oliver, 55,
died Nov. 3 at his home. He was born in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Janie Oliver; a daughter, Julie Wright;
two sons, Jeff Oliver and Mike Oliver, all of Rockford; his father,
Stanley "Hawk" Oliver of Rockford; two sisters, Cheryl
Gatena and Tamela Oliver, both of Rockford; five grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Palestine "Tina"
Oliver; and a brother, Billy Bruce Oliver.
Funeral services were held Nov. 7 at Sunset Funeral Home in Rockford
with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Shelley
PRINCETON, Ky. Funeral services for Bill Shelley, 77, were
held Nov. 5 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Wallace
officiating. Shelley died Nov. 3 at Princeton Health Care Manor.
He was a retired truck driver for Riley Tucking Co., and a member
of Calvary Baptist Church in Princeton.
He is survived by two daughters, Doris Belcher of Princeton and
Dee Ross of Richmond, Mo.; two sons, William F. Shelley of Doniphan,
Mo., and Kenneth Shelley of Marion; nine grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle Shelley. His parents
were William Riley Shelley and Jane Harris Shelley.
Adams
SALEM, Ky. Kenneth William Adams, 62, died Oct. 28 at his
home. He was a member of Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Church in
Salem and was on the board of directors of Hurricane Campground.
Surviving are his former wife of 33 years, Peggy Adams; five daughters,
Anita R. Johnson of Loraine, Ohio, B. Michelle Matney of Mavisdale,
Va., Camille G. Adams of Loraine, Heather Tawes of Ledbetter and
Kendra Adams of Salem; a brother, Terry Adams of Salem; and four
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Genell Maxfield, Wanda
May and Charlene Adams; and one grandchild. His parents were William
Odell Adams and Bonnie Kathryn Bealmar Adams.
Funeral services were held Nov. 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro.
Phillip Sanders officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Peal
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. Ida Peal, 97, died Nov. 4 at Calvert City
Convalescent Center. She was a retired employee of the Iron Kettle,
the Pelican and the Diamond restaurants and was an 81-year member
of Pisga United Methodist Church in Lake City.
Surviving are two sons, Stanley Peal of Paducah and Lindel Peal
of Calvert City; two daughters, Celesta Wilson of Paducah and
Mary Forsythe of Lake City; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;
and four step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Birttrum Peal; eight
brothers, Dewey Watkins, Richard Watkins, Allie Bryant Watkins,
Ernest Watkins, Elvis Watkins, Homer Watkins, Barkley Watkins
and Harvel Watkins; and a granddaughter, Donna Forsythe. Her parents
were James Albert Watkins and Nancy Elizabeth Calhoun Watkins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 7 at Lakeland Funeral
Home with Pastor Keith Branson, Rev. Roger Rice and Rev. Bob Hughes
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pisga
United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 125, Grand Rivers, KY 42045;
or to Calvert City Convalescent Center, P.O. Box 7, Calvert City,
KY 42029.
Burr
Marjory Burr, 81, of Marion, died Oct. 25 at Caldwell County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Oct. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery
in Caldwell County.
She is survived by two nieces and three nephews.
Carter
Lawrence M. Carter, 83, of Marion, died Oct. 29 at his home.
He is survived by a brother, Rev. Thea O. Carter of Pineville,
Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Elizabeth Carter.
Funeral services were held Oct. 31 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. He was
buried in Shady Grove Cemetery.
October 31 issue
Hill
Funeral Services for Dorothy Dorroh Hill, 78, of Marion, were Oct. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Dodson officiated with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Hill died Oct. 24 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member and organist of Piney fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Rev. Cortis E. Hill; two sons, Gary Hill of Henderson and Richard Hill of Marion; a daughter, Bonnie Matherly of Hopkinsville; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Iva Dorroh; and a sister, Norma Jean Dorroh.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Gideon Bible Society or to the charity of choice.
Bartley
Anna F. Bartley, 81, of Marion, died Oct. 27 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Hurricane Church.
Suriving are two daughters, Jackie Warden of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Geraldine Wynn of Fredonia; four sons, Bennett Hodge of Chicago, James Hodge, Ted Hodge and Garald "Coffeebean" Hodge, all of Marion; two brothers, Rev. David Winders and Rev. Donnie Winders, all of Marion; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; on stepgrandchild; and seven stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Hodge; and her parents, William Jackson and Maude Lenora Winders.
Funeral services were Oct. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders and Rev. Donnie Winders officiting. Burial was in Dunn Springs Cemetery.
Simpkins
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. William Carter Simpkins, 74, died Oct. 28 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a retired captain for Ingram Barge Company.
Funeral services were Oct. 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Barnes officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Arizona Jean Simpkins of Grand Rivers; a brother, Doyle Simpkins of Redfield, Ark.; four sisters, Juanita Hosick of Salem, Virgina Shewcraft of St. Louis, Dorotha McChesney of Poplar Grove, Ark., and Mona Barnes of Marion.
His parents were Bill Simpkins and Aileen Lee Simpkins.
Klein
BURNA, Ky. Violet Lillian Klein, 91, died Oct. 27 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Burna since 1973.
She is survived by a daughter, Helen Marshall of Burna; seven grandchildre; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Durland and Bertha White Durland; her husband, Emmanuel Klein; a daughter, Udina Mae Pitts; a brother, Sylvania B. Durland; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Oct. 30 at Boyd Funeral Home ith Brother Phillip Yancey officiating. Burial was in Loveless Chapel Cemetery.
York
PROVIDENCE, Ky. Kenneth Lindy York, 75, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 26 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
He was owner and operator of York Drilling Service of Providence. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Billie York; two sisters, Pauline Writtenberry of Marion and Rose Hoyne of Gainesville, Fla.; two brothers, Robert York and Leroy York, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Della York; a brother, Shelby York; and a sister, Charlene Hobbs.
Funeral services were Oct. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mack Gibson officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Curnel
Sarah Ellen Curnel, 78, of Marion, died Oct. 28 at her home. Funeral services were Oct. 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are three sons, William "Junior" Curnel and Paul Curnel, both of Salem, and John Russell Curnel of Marion; two daughters, Phyllis "Patty" DeOre of Marion and Hazel Vassure of Joy; four sisters, Murial Belt of Salem, Pearl Wagner of Paducah, Gracie King of Arkansas and Arla Givens of Carrsville; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Curnel; a son, Eddie Curnel; a daughter, Rugina McClure; and a grandson, William L. Curnel.
Bennett
EDDYVILLE, Ky. Eddie H. Bennett, 59, died Oct. 26 at his home. He was a retired car salesman for Princeton Buick, Pontiac and GMC. He was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church in Crittenden County.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Horning Bennett of Eddyville; two stepdaughters, Tresa Blackburn of Princeton and Donna Jo Dinsmore of Eddyville; two stepsons, Michael Bush of Princeton and Roy Bush of Houston, Texas; two brothers, David Bennett of Calvert City and Keith Bennett of Bishopsville, S.C.; two sisters, Debra Orenduff of Marion and Betty Jo Manley of Oneida; and five stepgrandchildren.
His parents were Harold and Edwina Beard Bennett.
Funeral services were Oct. 29 at Lakeland Funeral Home with Rev. Shoney Oliver and Rev. Eugene Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Deer Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
October 24 issue
Kinnis
PADUCAH, Ky. Funeral services for Clifford "Eddie" Kinnis, 42, formerly of Marion, will be held Oct. 26 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial will be in Asbridge Cemetery.
Kinnis died Oct. 22 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife, Terry Rose Kinnis of Paducah; a son, Dion Hoskins of Paducah; two daughters, Tammy Jones of Paducah and Jamie Elliott of Calvert City; three sisters, Shirley Alexander of Possum Trot, Brenda Zollinger of St. Claire, Mo., and Nancy Marshall of Eddyville; two brothers, Dale Kinnis of Eddyville and Demitrious Kinnis of Frances; several nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Reba Kinnis; and a daughter, Toni Hoskins Harris.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Harrison
JACKSON, Mich. Marion Harrison, 80, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 21 at her home. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Desmond Harrison of Jackson; two sons, Ron Harrison of Fredonia and Phillip Ray Harrison of Jackson; a brother, Clarence Higgins of Fredonia; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Oct. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Groff officiating. Burial will be in Mexico Cemetery.
Memorial donations may take the form of contributions to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.
Schmucker
SALEM, Ky. Graveside services for Fern Schmucker, 39, were held Oct. 23 at the Amish Cemetery in Salem with Eli Miller officiating.
Schmucker died Oct. 20 at her home.
Surviving are her husband, Ray Schmucker of Salem; her parents, Lester and Katie Miller Yoder of Salem; six sons, Blaine Lee Schmucker, Matthew Ray Schmucker, Timothy Lynn Schmucker, Luke Allen Schmucker, Seth Adam Schmucker and Caleb Aaron Schmucker, all of Salem; four daughters, Kristy Marie Schmucker, Lori LeAnn Schmucker, Rita Jo Schmucker and Jenny Rae Schmucker, all of Salem; five brothers, Wesley Yoder of Monticello, Ky., Stan Yoder of White Pigeon, Mich., Steve Yoder, Lester Yoder and Henry Yoder, all of Garnett, Kansas; five sisters, Faye Bontrager of Haven, Kansas, Vera Yoder of Garnett, Kansas, Marilyn Esh of Mifflinburg, Penn., Lisa Miller of Berlin, Ohio and Rita Stoltzfus of Lewisburg, Penn.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Aaron Lee Yoder.
Harris
PADUCAH, Ky. Milburn Eugene Harris, 73, died Oct. 19 at Paducah Centre Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Oct. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Green Grove Cemetery in Providence.
Surviving are two sons, Mike Harris of Troy, Mich., and Carroll Gene Harris of Providence; three daughters, Janice Woodkey of Springfield, Va., Patricia Harris of Morocco, Ind., and Barbara Hammond of Rensselear, Ind.; two brothers, Jack Harris of Salem and Carrol Harris of Clay; two sisters, Billie Travis of Paducah and Margaret Smith of Clay; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Terry
FORT MYERS, Fla. Memorial services for Ruth Ochs Terry, 83, were held Oct. 21 at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers. Terry died Oct. 18.
She attended Western Kentucky University and taught elementary school for several years before moving to Florida. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers and the Fort Myers Country Club. She was a member of the Winterthur Museum in Winterthur, Del., and the Filson Club in Louisville.
She is survived by her husband, T. Rankin Terry, formerly of Crittenden County; two sons, T. Rankin Terry, Jr., and John O. Terry, both of Fort Myers; a daughter, Joan W. Terry Mollett of Princess Anne, Md.; and two grandchildren.
Her parents were George H. and Julia W. Ochs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George A. Oches III.
McClure
Troy Wayne McClure, 66, of Marion, died Oct. 16 at his home. Graveside services were held Oct. 18 at Pinckneyville Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are two sons, Terry McClure of Marion and Paul McClure of Evansville; two brothers, Billy Owens of Marion and Danny McClure of Bowling Green; three sisters, Verna Kinnis and Dale Beverly, both of Marion, and Dean Wilson of Sharp; and one grandson.
October 17 issue
Hunter
CREVE COUR, Mo. Savannah A.D. Hunter, 17, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 6 at St. John's Mercy Medical Center.
Surviving are her mother, Renee Kirk, formerly of Marion; a sister, Stephanie Hunter, formerly of Marion; her stepfather, Gary Chittenden, formerly of Marion; her grandparents, Hayden and Louise Kirk, Bob and Venita Hunter of Marion and Clarence and Shelly Penn, all of Marion, Russell Chittenden of St. Ann, Mo.; seven aunts; seven uncles; many cousins and friends in Hawk Point; her special family, Buddy Cox, Jason Cox and Elaine Cox.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kevin R. Hunter, formerly of Marion; and a grandmother, Linda Chittenden of St. Ann.
Funeral services were held at Gilbert Funeral Home with eternal resting beside her father in Mexico Cemetery.
On Oct. 8, there was a candlelight vigil held at the home of Buddy Cox in Hawk Point.
Pace
SALEM, Ky. Funeral services for Johnny Green Pace, 75, will be held at 2 p.m., Oct. 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Pace, a member of Salem Baptist Church, died Oct. 14 at his home.
Surviving are a brother, James L. Pace of Calvert City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother. His parents were James E. Pace and Opal Lee McDaniel.
Glenn
FREDONIA, Ky. Virgil Howard Glenn, 63, died Oct. 9 at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church and was a loader operator at Turner & Conyer Lumber Co.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Glenn of Marion; a daughter, Tammy Brantley of Marion; two sons, Kenneth Penn and James Penn, both of Marion; a brother, Forrest Glenn of Fredonia; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Lee and Willie Lee Gray Glenn.
Funeral services were held Oct. 11 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.
Hayes
Graveside services for Edna Lavine Ford Hayes, 83, of Marion, will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 21 at Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Garvey will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Hayes died Sept. 28 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Gale Ford of Marion; a daughter, Linda Bonacci of Trumansburg, NY; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lammert
MONTGOMERY, Ill. Gerald A. Lammert, 72, of Montgomery, Ill., died Oct. 4 at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Ill. He was born in Mealbeta, Neb., and was a welder at Siemens in Western Chicago for several years. He was a member of the Irish Club.
He is survived by four daughters, Laura Andrews of Marion, Judy Capello of Moncillo, Wis., Sheila Strand of Kirkland, Ill., and Jackie Shannon of Montgomery; two brothers, Jay Lammert of Wisconsin and Wallace Lammert of Utah; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Lammert.
Visitation was held Oct. 8 at Dieterie Memorial Home in Montgomery and Oct. 11 in Bridgeport, Neb., with burial in Oregon Trails Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport.
Neel
Funeral services for Betsy Mae Neel, 91, of Marion, were held Oct. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home.
Neel died Oct. 9 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a bookkeeper for Crittenden Motors for many years.
Surviving are two sons, Tom Neel of Nashville and George Neel of Lexington; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Neel; and a son, Joe Neel. Her parents were Ada and George Neel, Sr.
Funeral services were held at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
October 10 issue
Lemon
HAMILTON, Ohio Kathryn F. Lemon, 77, died Sept. 23 in Hospice of Hamilton Sunrise.
Surviving are her husband, James G. Lemon of Hamilton; a son, Mark E. Lemon of Gunter, Texas; two brothers, Jim Pickens of Missouri and John Pickens of Mississippi; and two sisters, Louise Cochran of Ohio and Elizabeth King of Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and sisters.
Burial was Sept. 28 in Mapleview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the donors' charity of choice.
Dutton
CAVE IN ROCK, Ill.
Funeral services for Harry W. Dutton, 83, were held Oct.
9 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock. Burial was in
Cave Hill Cemetery.
Dutton died Oct. 7 at Ferrell
Hospital in Eldorado, Ill. Dutton was a member of Harrisburg American
Legion Post, Ridgeway VFW Post and Boilermakers Union No. 363.
Surviving are his wife, Jackie Hamp Dutton of Rosiclare, Ill.;
a daughter, Grace Ann Volkening of Eldorado; a stepdaughter, Donna
Lewis of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a sister, Erma Kary of Clearwater,
Fla.; a brother, Billy Wright of Booneville, Tenn.; three grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and two step
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Tom Dutton.
Bradford
CROFTON, Md. William David "Dee" Bradford, 75, died Oct. 1 at his home. He was born in Crayne, served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Wisconsin during World War II and attended Western Kentucky University and the University of Georgia. He retired as an executive from Chrysler Corporation where he had worked 35 years and later retired as an executive from Mid-Atlantic Toyota after 10 years. He was a member of Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church.
Bradford is survived by his wife, Anna Bradford; two sons, David Bradford of Charlotte, N.C., and Steven Bradford of Annapolis, Md.; a sister, Lois Fox of Chicago; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Hwy., Millersville, MD 21108 or to Crofton Junior Golf, Crofton Country Club, 1691 Crofton Pwky., Crofton, MD 21114.
McKinney
SALEM, Ky. Pauline Croft McKinney, 90, died Oct. 6. Graveside services were held Oct. 8 at Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Herbert Alexander officiated.
McKinney was life-long member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church which her family helped to establish many years ago.
Surviving are five sons, Jimmie McKinney of Marion, Doug McKinney of Joy, Gary McKinney and Donnie McKinney of Henderson and Larry McKinney of Marion, Ill.; four sisters, Mary Sills, Wilma Jean Ramage Belt and Edna Croft, all of Salem, and Virginia May of Mishawaka, Ind.; a brother, Richard Davis Croft of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene McKinney; two grandsons, Donnie Paul McKinney and Josh McKinney; a sister, Corine Bebout; and five brothers, Stanley Croft, Doug Croft, Jay Croft, Williard Croft and Cecil Croft. Her parents were Alonzo and Mae Croft of Salem.
Tosh
CHANDLER, Ind. Dorothy Q. Tosh, 85, died Sept. 25 at her daughter's home in Newburgh, Ind.
Tosh was a 59-year member of Bethel Temple, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She worked at the Evansville State Hospital and retired in 1979 from the psychiatric unit at Welborn Baptist Hospital.
She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Byers of Newburgh, Ind., Bessie Rose West of Indianapolis, Ind., and Laurel Mason of Newburgh; a brother, Rabon Travis of Fredonia; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ray Tosh, and a son, John Charles, in 1980.
Funeral services were held Sept. 2 at Boone Funeral Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Temple.
Hughes
PRINCETON, Ky. John D. Hughes, 67, died Oct. 4 at Princeton Health Care Manor. He was a retired construction worker.
Funeral services were held Oct. 9 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with burial in White Sulphur Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Surviving are two sons, Johnny Hughes of Princeton and Tommy Vied of Marion; two daughters, Kathy Merrill and Sandy Hughes, both of Princeton, Ind.; two brothers, Ray Hughes of Fullerton, Calif., and Wayne Hughes of Valparaiso, Ind.; three sisters, Marie Kirk of Marion, Vickie Payne of Carmel, Ind., and Ann Tolley of Godfrey, Ill.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Sue Hughes. His parents were Walter and Rose Thomas Hughes.
Gilland
SALEM, Ky. Funeral services for Willie Paul Gilland, 74, were held Oct. 6 at New Union General Baptist Church with Bro. David Davis, Bro. Greg West and Bro. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial was in New Union General Baptist Church Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Gilland died Oct. 3 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of New Union General Baptist Church and a member of Masonic Lodge No. 81 in Salem.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Gilland of Salem; a daughter, Paula Patton of Marion; a son, Wesley Gilland of Smithland; a brother, J.D. Gilland of Salem; six sisters, Coreen Crimmett and Pauline Damron, both of Salem, Dorothy Crawford of Lola, Roberta May of Chicago, Rowena McKendrie of Benton and Wanda James of Shephardsville; three grandchildren; and three step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Cynthia Gilland Shaffer; a sister, Sue Hensley;
and his parents, Russell Gilland and Rena Croft Gilland.
Riley
Funeral services for Richard Arnold Riley, 48, of Marion, will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Sister Lucy Tedrick and Rev. Mike Franklin will officiate. Burial will be in Rowland Cemetery of Marion.
Riley died Oct. 6 at his home. He was a member of Enter Apprince Bingham Lodge No. 256.
Surviving are his mother, Sarah Riley of Marion; and three sisters, Debbie Riley of Marion, Kathy Brandon of Georgetown and Sandra Dickerson of Smithland.
He was preceded in death by his father, Myron Riley.
Smith
SALEM, Ky. Ocie Ophelia Smith, 82, died Oct. 2 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Surviving are six sons, Charles Glore, Bill Smith and Ray Smith of Levias, D.L. Glore of Lola and Ronnie Glore and Bennett Smith of Marion; three daughters, Dora Belt of Clarksville, Sue Barnes of Salem and Grace Holman of Levias; a sister, Ethel Cope of Mayfield; 20 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by Cecil and Bertha Miller; two husbands, Charlie Glore and Aaron Smith; a son, Eddie Glore; and a grandson, Charles Eugene Glore III.
Funeral services were held Oct. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge, Bro. Robert Phillips and Bro. Mike Morrow officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Easterling
Larry E. Easterling, 60, of Marion, died Oct. 2 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by two daughters, Kathy McConnell of Marion and Kimberly Pendley of Spring Grove, Ill.; two sons, Dale Easterling of Antioch, Tenn., and Rick Easterling of Island Lake, Ill.; a sister, Gladys Farris of Southhaven, Miss.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Faye Easterling.
Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery in Wheatcroft.
Tuttle
Twins Mason Ray and Harley Wayne Tuttle died Oct. 6 at Crittenden Hospital.
They are survived by their father, Brendan Tuttle of Hampton; their mother, Angela Ramsey of Hampton; a sister, Nevada Jo of Hampton; their grandparents, Marilee Richards of Bloomington, Ill., Steve Tuttle of Mayfield, Janet Noel of Hampton and Wayne Noel of Hampton.
Burial will be Oct. 11 at
Good Hope Cemetery with Bro. Harold Rittenberry officiating. Boyd
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
October 3 issue
Robinson
BURNA, Ky. Robert James Robinson, 93, died Sept. 26 at his home. He was a retired mail carrier and farmer.
Surviving are a daughter, Louzane Robinson Wentworth of Burna; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzy H. Robinson; and his parents, Willis Courtney Robinson and Bessie Ann Crowley Robinson.
Funeral services were held Sept. 29 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Thurman and Bro. Dennis Wynn officiating. Burial was in Boyd Funeral Home.
Janes
EAST PEORIA, Ill. Imogene Janes, 70, died Sept. 25 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Funeral services were held Sept. 29 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Patty Janes of East Peoria and Kimberly McMurtry of Morton, Ill.; six sisters, Ilene Kroll of Salem, Recie Turner of East Peoria, Cleo Schnake, Dottie Taber, Juanita Wilbanks and Lucille King, all of southern Illinois; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollen M. Janes; a son, Thomas Janes; two sisters; two brothers; and her parents, Elmer and Carrie Adams Tharp.
Minner
Zoura Minner, 89, of Marion, died Sept. 29 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held
Oct. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating.
Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are a sister, Helen C. Kemper of Tolu; five nieces; and four nephews.
Hayes
Edna Lavine Ford Hayes, 83, of Marion, died Sept. 28 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Gale Ford of marion; a daughter, Linda Bonacci of Trumansburg, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Oct. 21 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.
Leslie
Funeral services for Harry
Zane Leslie, 76, of Marion, were held Sept. 29 at Gilbert Funeral
Home. Dr. Darrell Clarke officiated the ceremony held at Gilbert
Funeral Home. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery.
Leslie died Sept. 27 at his home.
He was a member and deacon of Marion Baptist Church for 40 years and was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Leslie of Marion; three sons, Larry Leslie of Tampa, Fla., Dale Leslie of Marion and a son in Chicago; a daughter, Lynette Van Baber of Newport Ritchie, Fla.; and one granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Marion Baptist Church Family Life center, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.
September 26 issue
Kuhlenschmidt
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Gladys L. Kuhlenschmidt, 99, died Sept. 22 at Good Samaritan Home.
She and her late husband Gilbert operated a stand at "The Old Farmers Market" where they sold produce in Evansville for many years.
Kuhlenschmidt was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ and the quilters circle at the church.
Surviving are a granddaughter, Deborah Padgett of Marion; a step-grandson; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband of 52 years, Gilbert, she was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Kuhlenschmidt; a grandson Trevor Kuhlenschmidt; three brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held Sept. 26 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ. Rev. Eric Stroshine will officiate. Burial will be at Bethlehem United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
Chandler
William Leroy Chandler, 57, died Sept. 20 at his home. He was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America for 35 years.
Surviving are his daughter, Christy Moss of Marion; his mother, Mary Emily Chandler of Marion; a brother, Tommy Chandler of Marion; a sister, Effie Belle Dykstra of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Leroy Chandler; and a son, Billy Roy Chandler.
Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Bush
Brenda Sue McCoin Bush, 51, died Sept. 21 at her home.
She is survived by two daughters, Regina Wynn of Marion and Tammy Kiefer of Perryville, Mo.; a sister, Earlene Belt of Bullhead City, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
McDaniel
TOLU, Ky. Funeral services for James G. McDaniel, 80, were held Sept. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Porter and Rev. Daniel Griffith officiated. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
McDaniel was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He was a member of Tolu United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife,
Virginia McDaniel of Tolu; a daughter, Judy Hamby of Marion; a
son, Mike McDaniel of Benton; a sister, Lois Fiala of Sarasota,
Fla.; two brothers, Tommy McDaniel of Salem and Carter McDaniel
of Cleveland; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
September 19 issue
Armstrong
Funeral services for Laken Taylor Armstrong, the stillborn daughter of Tracy and Jamie Lee Armstrong of Mraion, were held Sept. 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Darrell Clarke officiated. Burial was in Love Cemetery.
In addition to her parents, the baby is survived by her paternal grandparents, Laddie and Agnes Armstrong of Marion; her maternal grandparents, Roxana Cain and James Roberts, both of Morganfield; a great-grandfather, Tony Cain of Owensboro; a sister, Jaci Leigh Courtney t home; and a brother, L.T. Armstrong, also at home.
Dickerson
DECATUR, Ill. - Wilford H. Dickerson, 68, formerly of Livingston County, died Sept. 9 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. He was retired from Wagners Castings as an operator for more than 20 years. He attended Christmas Tree Road Baptist Church in Decatur.
Survivors include a daughter, Vivian Reed of Decatur; two sons, Rick Dickerson of Warrensburg, Ill., and Bill Dickerson of Argenta, Ill.; eight stepchildren, Avery Brooksher of Elgin, S.C., Brenda Theobald and Barbara Melton, both of Decatur, Judy Johnson of Paducah and Kathy Schott, Darlene Bradshaw and Phillip Brooksher, all of Decatur and Sgt. Michael Brooksher of Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Ariz.; 25 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Oralee Dickerson; his parents, Raymond Dickerson and Maggie Mitchell Dickerson; a brother; and a son.
Funeral services were held Sept. 12 at Dyer Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Jimmy Lee officiating. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dyer Hill Baptist Church, c/o Linda Ladd, treasurer, 1290 U.S. 60 East, Smithland, KY 42081 or to Christmas Tree Road Baptist Church in Decatur.
Rudolph
SALEM, Ky. - Harry
Powell Rudolph, 83, died Sept. 12 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
He was a member of Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a
U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Rudolph of Ledbetter; a son, Harry Rudolph of Salem; a step son, Greg Little of Ledbetter; four step daughters, Annette Maxfield of Mich., Jeanette Berry of Mich., Joyce Ramer of Ledbetter and Yelanda Woodward of Ledbetter; four sisters, Lorena Clark, Martha Watson and Ann Chambliss, all of Sturgis, and Linda Oldham of Providence; two grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 15 step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sept. 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum and Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial was in Pythan Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Kirk
PRINCETON - Steve
Kirk, 54, died Sept. 14 at his home. Funeral services were held
Sept. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Willard Walls officiating.
Burial was in Frances Cemetery.
Kirk, who taught 27 years in Livingston County School District, was a graduate of Murray State University and member of Midway Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by two sons, Stephen Kirk, Jr., of Marion and Allen Kirk of Princeton; his mother, Evelyn Kirk of Marion; two sisters, Brenda Sue Hazzard of Madisonville and Linda Waters of Eddyville; his grandmother, Verscia Kirk of Marion; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by his wife, Virginia Kirk; and his father, Allen C. Kirk.
Trail
STURGIS, Ky. - Funeral services for Paul Trail, 60, formerly of
Uniontown, were held Sept. 14 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield
with Rev. Jim Lane officiating. Burial was in Union City Cemetery.
Trail died Sept. 11 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson County. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and worked for Tri-D Farms in Sturgis for the past few years.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Sandy Trail; a daughter, Lisa Hall of Sturgis; three sisters, Ann Conger of Marion, Mary Travis of Marion and Elsie Campbell of Morganfield; a brother, Jim Trail of Marion; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Winters
Dorothy L. Winters, 77,
of Evansville, Indiana, died Sept. 14 at Regina Continuing Care
Center.
Winters retired from Hooks Drug Store. She was a member of Washington
Avenue Baptist Church where she belonged to the Women's Missionary
Unit.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, David Winters..
Surviving are two sons, Bobby Winters and Rick Winters, both of Evansville; a brother, Roy McDaniels of Mountain Home, Ark.; two sisters, Ovelia Fryer of Salem and Lemma Lynn of Evansville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sept. 17 at Alexander East Chapel with Rev. Garry Lanham officiating. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Park in Evansville.
Brantley
Corene Brantley, 81, of Marion, died Sept. 18 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Wilbur Brantley of Marion; two daughters, Regina Cook of Marion and Pam Davenport of Paducah; a son, Dr. Brent Brantley of West Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Jim Roberts of Marion; two sisters, Bloudell Behrendt of Paducah and Virginia Swager of Kirksy; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers. Her parents were George H. and Allean Roberts.
Funeral services will be held Sept. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
September 12 issue
Davenport
FENTON, Mo. - Kenneth Carroll Davenport, 74, formerly of Marion, died Sept. 6 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Louis.
Surviving are his wife, Betty R. Davenport of Fenton; three sons, Marty Davenport, Larry Davenport and Mike Davenport, all of Fenton; a brother, Paul Davenport of Marion; two sisters, Shirley Conway of Marion and Donna Willner of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Vernice Davenport.
Funeral services were held
Sept. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating.
Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery
September 5 issue
Arden
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Clifford K. Arden, 85, died Thursday, Aug.
22 at St. Mary's Riverside Continuing Care Center.
Arden was a 50-year charter member of Teamsters Local Union No. 215 where he was president from 1956-1987. During his tenure with Local 215, the membership grew from 1,500 to a high of 6,000 members. He was a valuable part of politics at the local and state level. Arden negotiated the first contract with the City of Evansville and organized the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation maintenance and custodian departments.
He played a major role in organizing several other Teamsters. He also served as Secretary Treasurer of the Joint Council 69 and the Indiana Conference of Teamsters.
The Evansville Teamsters building is known as the Cliff Arden Building on September of 1993.
He served on the Ivy Tech Board and the Evansville Airport Authority Board. He was a member of the Evansville Kennel Club and a licensed pilot. He was the owner of the former Cafe Venice, located in Downtown Evansville.
Arden was a World War II Veteran, where he served as a Master Sergeant in the Army. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alfreeda Croft Arden. He is also survived by the several nieces and nephews and several grand nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Arden.
Funeral services were held Aug. 26, 2002 at Browning Funeral Home in Evansville with Rev. Robert Vester officiating. Entombment followed in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the American Cancer Society.
Teeters
KUTTAWA - Francine Teeters, 42, died Aug. 29 at her home. She
was the Environmental Program Supervisor for the Pennyrile District
Health Department which serves Lyon, Caldwell, Crittenden, Trigg
and Livingston counties. She was of Baptist Faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Jasmine Tifarah Teeters of Kuttawa; a son, J.J. Teeters of Kuttawa; her mother, Bonnie Lou Wallace Wilkinson of Kuttawa; four brothers, Thomas Wilkinson, Allen Wilkinson and Raymond Wilkinson of Forrest City, Ark., and Eddie Wilkinson of Paducah; two foster sisters, Ben Iba Cruz of Lexington and Alice Medina of Glencoe, Minn.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Patrick Taylor Wilkinson.
Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. John Hagan officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Oak Cemetery in Lyon County.
Moreland
PRINCETON - Daisy Moreland, 81, died Aug. 29 at Princeton Health
Care Manor. Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at Morgan's Funeral
Home with Rev. Don Phelps and Rev. Joe Carrico officiating. Burial
was in Highland Park Cemetery in Mayfield.
Surviving are a son, James Moreland of Caldwell County; a daughter, Ann Phelps of Union County; a sister, Lucille Melton of Murray; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild..
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Moreland, Sr.; a sister, Georgie Gore; and her parents, Noah and Lucy Tidwell Holland.
Chittenden
BURNA, Ky. - Marjorie Chittenden, 80, died Sept. 3 at Livingston
Hospital. She was a member of Burna Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Paulette Greer of Burna; a brother, Bobby Quertermous of Symson, Ill.; two grandsons of Hampton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludie and Mable Quertermous; a sister; and a brother.
Funeral services will be held Sept. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wring officiating. burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Hampton.
Wakefield
MESQUITE, Texas - Funeral services for Christopher Jason Keel Wakefield, 20, were held Aug. 31 in Mesquite. He died Aug. 25.
Wakefield was an airline maintenance technician and veterinarian's assistant. He recently graduated from airline maintenance technical school.
Wakefield is survived by his parents, Jim Wakefield, formerly of Marion, and Peggy Wakefield; a sister, Brittany Wakefield of Mesquite; a grandmother, Mary Keel of Alamogordo, NM: and several aunts and uncles.
Memorial contributions may be made to Transplant Service center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., MC 9074, Dallas, Texas 75390-9074.
August 29 issue
Clark
STURGIS, Ky. - Milborn Clark, 94, died Aug. 27 at his home. He
was a barber and member of the Masonic Lodge in Wheatcroft for
many years.
Surviving are a daughter, June Coker of Sturgis; a son, Larry Clark of Sullivan; a brother, Raymond Clark of Marion; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl
Clark; and a son, William Clark.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 29 at Rosebud
Cemetery with Bro. Robert Phillips officiating.
Trout
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Rudolph "Rudy" Trout, Jr., 55, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Aug. 25 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Aug. 31 at McReynolds-Nave Larson Chapel in Clarksville.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Living Stone Ministries.
Surviving are his wife, Jane Alvis Trout, formerly of Marion; his father, Rudolph Trout, Sr., of Gaylord, Minn.; his stepmother, Carol Trout of Gaylord; two sons, Jesse A. Trout of Clarksville and Wayne R. Trout of New Jersey; two daughters, Mary Trout Chambers of Clarksville and Tony Trout of Texas; two sisters, Dorene Trout of Mankato, Minn., and Melissa Trout of Gaylord; and one granddaughter.
Phillips
Brownie A. Phillips, 86, of Marion, died Aug. 25 at Crittenden
Hospital. He was a member and deacon of Marion Baptist Church;
a member of the Marion Rotary Club; former Marion mayor and city
council member; and a member of Bigham Lodge.
He is survived by a son, Robert A. Phillips of Marion; a daughter, Jeanne Nunn of Henderson; two sisters, Isabelle Vaughn of Marion and Frances Maginn of Upland, Colo.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Deedie Phillips; a brother, Robert Phillips; and his parents, Mable and Thomas Phillips.
Funeral services were held Aug. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.
Davis
James A. Davis, 82, of Marion, died Aug. 23 at Crittenden Hospital.
Funeral services were held Aug. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Belles Mines Cemetery.
Davis was a charter member of the Marion
VFW and attended Belles Mines Church.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Davis; a son, Nicky Davis of
Marion; a brother, J.W. Davis of Marion; a sister, Peggy Richardson
of Portage, Ind.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Porcia Davis.
Corley
Funeral services for Lillian Sullivan Corley, 91, of Marion, were
held Aug. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Lester Watson and Rev.
Roger Waters officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery
in Caldwell County.
Corley died Aug. 22 at Princeton Healthcare Manor.
She is survived by a daughter, Janet Sheffield Young of Lynchburg, Va.; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Cuff
Mary Joan Cuff, 69, of Marion, died Aug. 21 at Western Baptist
Hospital. Funeral services were held Aug. 25 at Gilbert Funeral
Home with Chaplain Sue Carol Oathout officiating. Burial was in
Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, Ky.
She is survived by her husband, Noel Cuff of Marion; a son, Noel Adam Cuff of Germany; three daughters, Rose Mary Leinhauser of Bayertown, Pa., Julie Triplett of Rocky Ridge, Md., and Edith Blankenbiller of Adamstown, Pa.; three brothers, John Cruce, Don Cruce and Whitt Cruce, all of Indiana; her mother, Evelyn Cruce of Crayne; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064 or Rainbow Acres Horse Rescue, 538 N. Bedford St., Carlisle, PA 17013.
Price
NEW CASTLE, Va. - Roy Lee Price, 76, died Aug. 7 at Roanoke Memorial
Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Lucille Newcom Price
of New Castle; a brother, Ray Price of New Castle; a sister, Connie
Wilson of Boones Mill; a son, Roy Lee Price, Jr., of Richmond;
three daughters, Linda Gail Anders of Christiansburg, Tina Newby
of New Castle and Theresa Price of New Castle; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services and burial were Aug. 10 in New Castle.
August 22 issue
Travis
FREDONIA, Ky. Mickey L. Travis, 29, died Aug. 20 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are his mother, Regina Matthews of Kuttawa; his father, Dennis Travis of Marion; his stepfather, Marlin Patton of Fredonia; his stepmother, Nancy Kemper Travis of Marion; and stepfather, Marlin Patton of Marion; his grandmother, Ruth Travis of Frances; his grandparents, Denver and Lola Mae Patton of Fredonia; a brother, Matthew Patton of Norristown, Penn.; a sister, Jennifer Patton of Paducah; and his fiancee, Tamara Sisco of Marion.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marty Ann Travis and Marsha Jo Travis; his grandparents, Rudy and Jean Matthews; and his grandfather, Oliver Travis.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Aug.
22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating.
Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Owen
WEST PADUCAH, Ky. - George F. Owen, 64, died Aug. 19 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. He was a sales manager for Lumberteria.
Surviving are his wife, Rugena M. Owen of West Paducah; two sons, Brett Owen of Burna and George Brent Owen of Reidland; two daughters, Kelly Johnson of Paducah and Karla Lawrence of West Paducah; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Washington Owen and Garnet Alta Jackson Owen.
Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at Boyd Funeral Home with David Cassidy officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Newcom
BENTON, Ky. - Funeral services for Katherine Newcom, 88, formerly of Sturgis, were held Aug. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Jimmy Porter officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Newcom died Aug. 17 at Marshall County Hospital.
Surviving are a daughter, Verna Lee York of Benton; a sister, Bernice Woodall of Evansville; two brothers, Percy Belt and Edwin Belt, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Newcom; two sons, Edwin Newcom and Danny Newcom; nine brothers; and her parents, Bernice and Roy L. Belt.
Lawrence
HAMPTON, Ky. - J.W. Lawrence, 74, of Hampton, died Aug. 18 at
Livingston Hospital. Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at Boyd
Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips and Bro. Mac Dossett officiating.
Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Ann E. Lawrence of Hampton; two daughters, Becky Croft of Salem and Connie Suits of Joy; a brother, Wilburn Lawrence of Chicago; two sisters, Alice Mattingly of Carrsville and Margaret Edwards of Paducah; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. His parents were George and Martha Robinson Lawrence.
Floyd
Funeral services for Randy L. Floyd, 47, were held Aug. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. Floyd drowned while boating on the Ohio River.
Surviving are his wife, Debbie Floyd of Marion; a son, Stephen Floyd of Marion; two brothers, Mike Floyd of Murray and Kenneth Floyd of Marion; and a grandchild.
He was preceded in death
by a brother, David Floyd; and his parents, Ralph and Erma Floyd.
August 15 issue
Taylor
OLDHAM CO., Ky. - Eddie Ray Taylor, 69, formerly of Madisonville, died Aug. 2. He was a member of V.F.W. Am. Vets, and he was retired from General Motors' Chicago plant after 20 years of service. He graduated with the Class of 1951 at Providence High School and served four years in the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Abel of Velpen, Ind.; a sister, Joyce Gardner of Marion; and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hanley and Myrtle Taylor.
Funeral services were held Aug. 5 at Townsend-Jones Funeral Home in Providence with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. David Frisby officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near Providence.
Shull
MARION, Ky. - Anna Marie Shull, 90, formerly of Atwater, Ohio, died Aug. 11 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She moved to Kentucky in 1997 to live with her granddaughter, Donna Knox.
She is survived by two sisters, Gladys Unger of Salem and Mary Locklay of Marion; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Rufus Dudley Shull; a son, Robert Eugene Shull; her parents; and many brothers and sisters.
Cardwell
CHICAGO, Ill. - James Robert Cardwell, 33, died Aug. 9 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Ill.
Surviving are his mother and step father of Marion, Donna and Jay Barnes; a sister, Amy Cardwell of Marion; a grandmother, Lillie Jane Cummings of Henderson; and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Cardwell.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Aug. 17 at Clay Cemetery in Geneva, Ky., with Rev. William Schwartz officiating.
Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson was in charge of arrangements.
Nalley
MORGANFIELD, Ky. - Funeral services for Joshua Todd Nalley, 20, will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 15 at Whitesell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Rev. Don Collins and Rev. Kenneth Crase officiating. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery in Union County.
Nalley died Aug. 11 at St. Mary Medical Center in Evansville from injuries he suffered in a four-wheeler accident.
He was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church and a 2000 graduate of Union County High School. He was employed by Rayloc in Morganfield.
He is survived by his parents, Eugene and Nita Nalley of Morganfield; his grandparents, Carl and Janie Ray of Marion and Lafayette and Martina Nalley of Sturgis; a brother, Craig Nalley of Morganfield; and a niece.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old Bethel Cemetery.
Horton
CORYDON, Ky. - Funeral services for Joseph Horton, Sr., 44, were held Aug. 14 at Whitsell Funeral Home with burial in Uniontown City Cemetery.
Horton's body was discovered Aug. 11 in Henderson County.
A mechanic, Horton is survived by two daughters, Kara Fox of Morganfield and April Henderson of Henderson; a sister, Patricia Langston of Morganfield; two brothers, Jack Horton, Jr., and Robert Horton of Corydon; his parents, Pat and Jack Horton of Corydon; his ex-wife, Susan Markham of Marion; and two stepdaughters, Christina Lee and Misty Markham, both of Marion.
Parish
KUTTAWA, Ky. - Funeral services for Allison Parish, 16, were held Aug. 9 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Rev. Steve McVay and Rev. Bou Bouser officiated. Burial was in Providence Cemetery in Lyon County. Parish died from injuries suffered in a car accident on the Purchase Parkway in Marshall County.
Parish was a junior at Lyon County High School, a member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Lyon County and was employed by Hardee's in Eddyville.
Surviving are her parents, David and Jeri Downey Parish of Kuttawa; a brother, Ryan Parish at home; her maternal grandmother, Christine Downey of Lyon County; her paternal grandmother, Goldia Parish of Lyon County; her fiance, Joshua Morton of Benton; and several aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Claude Downey and her paternal grandfather, Virgil Parish.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorials to Gideon Bibles, c/o David Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.
Baker
EDDYVILLE, Ky. - Charline Baker, 85, died Aug. 8 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at Lakeland Funeral Home with Rev. Steve McVay officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery.
Baker was a homemaker and member of Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Surviving are a daughter, Doris Kilgore of Eddyville; two brothers, Marvin Davenport of Paducah and Billie Davenport of Laramie, Wyo.; a sister, Sonia Guess of Marion; and one granddaughter.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Amos Floyd Baker; a brother, Clifford Davenport;
a sister, Jean Story; and her parents, Ogle Davenport and Mamie
Mitchell Davenport.
August 8 issue
Downs
CADIZ, Ky. - Clara Sue Downs, 63, formerly of Madisonville, died Aug. 3 at Hilltop Nursing Home.
A homemaker and member of the Bible Baptist Church in Cadiz, Croft was also a former teacher at Madisonville Grace Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Pastor Gordon Downs of Cadiz; a daughter, Shannon Seaton of Slaughters; a son, Barry Downs of Cunningham; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Aug. 6 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Adams, Pastor Bob Gish and Pastor Randall Farmer officiating. Burial was in Springdale Cemetery in Sebree.
Her parents were Wayne Thompson
and Hazel Troutman Thompson.
Hurley
Kenneth W. Hurley, 55, of Marion, died July 29 at his home. He was a duel member and past master of Salem Masonic Lodge No. 81 and Dycusburg Masonic Lodge No. 232. He was also a member of Marion Chapter 135 Order of the Eastern Star. He worked 17 years at the Earl C. Clements Job Corps in Morganfield, retiring in 1993.
Surviving are his wife, Vilaine Hamby Hurley of Marion; a daughter, Kim Ringstaff of Salem; a son, Kevin Hurley of Marion; a stepson, Brad Tinsley of Marion; a brother, Billy Hurley of Lexington; four grandchildren; and two nieces.
His parents were Troy Allen Hurley and Leona Hughes Hurley.
Funeral services were held
July 30 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Frank McCallum officiating.
Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.
Taylor
OLDHAM CO., Ky. - Eddie Ray Taylor, 69, formerly of Madisonville, died Aug. 2. He was a member of V.F.W. Am. Vets, and he was retired from General Motors' Chicago plant after 20 years of service. He graduated with the Class of 1951 at Providence High School and served four years in the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Abel of Velpen, Ind.; a sister, Joyce Gardner of Marion; and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hanley and Myrtle Taylor.
Funeral services were held
Aug. 5 at Townsend-Jones Funeral Home in Providence with Rev.
David Frisby officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near
Providence.
Gerding
CARRSVILLE, Ky. - Hayden Gerding, 63, died Aug. 1 at his home. He worked for 34 years for Crounse Corp., in Paducah. He worked a total of 43 years on the river.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Driver Gerding of Carrsville; a daughter, Deana Jo Gerding of Carrsville; a son, Gregory Dean Gerding of Carrsville; a sister, Carolyn Blanford of Marion; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Gerding, Jr., and Donald Gerding; a grandson; and his parents, Leslie Carl and Mary Wiggins Gerding.
Funeral services were held
Aug. 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. James Driver officiating.
Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.
August 1 issue
Croft
BURNA, Ky. - John
Lowery Croft, 93, died July 29 at his home. He was owner and manager
of the former Lola Telephone Exchange. He was retired from the
Gulf service station in 1972 and was an elder of Hopewell Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Casadeen Suits Croft of Burna; a daughter, Doris Dean Belt of Burna; a son, Lowery Dwayne Croft of Marion; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. His parents were John A. Logan Croft and Mary Louella Belt Croft.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Aug. 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Allcock officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Hurley
Kenneth W. Hurley, 55, of Marion, died July 29 at his home. He was a duel member and past master of Salem Masonic Lodge No. 81 and Dycusburg Masonic Lodge No. 232. He was also a member of Marion Chapter 135 Order of the Eastern Star. He worked 17 years at the Earl C. Clements Job Corps in Morganfield, retiring in 1993.
Surviving are his wife, Vilaine Hamby Hurley of Salem; a daughter, Kim Ringstaff of Salem; a son, Kevin Hurley of Marion; a stepson, Brad Tinsley of Marion; a brother, Billy Hurley of Lexington; four grandchildren; and two nieces.
His parents were Troy Allen Hurley and Leona Hughes Hurley.
Funeral services were held July 30 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.
King
SALEM, Ky. - Funeral services for William Robert "Buddy" King, 63, were held July 29 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Chris McDonald and Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mildred Martin King of Salem; four sons, William Gregory King, Christopher Martin King and Robert Allen King, all of Salem, and Tony Wayne King of Marion; a sister, Shirley Jackson of Sweet Water, Tenn.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and six nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. King and Ruth Guill King; his grandparents, Ernest and Jenny Guill; and two sisters, Frankie Nell King and Robbie Cooper.
Baker
PRINCETON, Ky. - Sylvia Baker, 82, died July 26 at her home. She was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Morris Baker of Caldwell County, Ronnie Baker of Hartsell, Ala., and James Baker of Crittenden County; a daughter, Brenda Holland of Lyon County; two sisters, Linnie Wring of Hopkinsville and Virginia Brown of Kentucky; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Baker; a brother, Clyde Brown; and four infant sisters. Her parents were Marion Lenthe and Mattie Boyd Brown.
Funeral services were held July 28 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Spurlock
CALDWELL COUNTY, Ky. - Funeral services for Ray Spurlock, 90, were held July 26 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. John Benton and Rev. Ronnie Sivells officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Spurlock was a retired farmer and member of Southside Baptist Church. He died July 24 at Lourdes Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Cotton Spurlock; two daughters, Betty Sue Dunbar of Caldwell County and Sylvia Thurman of Crittenden County; a sister, Ruby Aldridge of Caldwell County; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter. His parents were Edward Seymore and Cicero Thomas Spurlock.
July 25 issue
Fisher
ORLANDO, Fla. - Willa M. Fisher, 92, formerly of Evansville, died July 18 at Ocoee Health Central. She was a retired patient escort.
Surviving are two daughters, Jeanene Carroll and Jo Ann Barnett; two stepdaughters, Linda DeBoe and Shirley Hinchee, both of Marion; two stepsons, John C. Fisher of Paducah and James E. Fisher of Greenville, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and nine step grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 23 at Alexander Funeral Home West Chapel in Evansville with Bro. Ken Cummins officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Dyer
HIGHLAND, Ind. - Former Marion resident Robert G. "Bob" Dyer died July 17 at his home.
Dyer grew up in Marion, graduated from Marion High School where he was a starting half back in the late 1930s and early 1940s. He was a former fire chief for the Marion Fire Department. His life's work was as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Cook Dyer; three daughters, Donna Hofman, Kitty Dyer and Mary Ann Skvara; a son, Rick Dyer; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren, all of the Chicago area; a brother, Bill Dyer of Marion; and a sister, Margaret Weldon of Marion.
Funeral services were held in Whiting, Ind.
Murray
ATHENS, Ala. - James Luther Murray, 55, formerly of Marion, died July 19. Funeral services were held July 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery.
Surviving are three sons, Scott Murray of Logansport and Jason Murray and Rob Murray, both of Peru, Ind.; a brother, David Murray of Peck, Mich.; his grandmother, Ester Murray of Harrisburg, Ill.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Broshears
Alma Reta Broshears, 89, of Marion, died July 22 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Repton Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She earned her nursing degree from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. She was a retired registered nurse.
Surviving are a niece, Helen Hunt of Marion; and other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Broshears; and a daughter, Sharon. Her parents were Arthur and Mary H. Nunn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., July 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Brown officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Crouch
Calvin Crouch, 79, of Marion, died July 20 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held July 22 at Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Darrell Clarke and Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Elsie Crouch of Marion; a sister, Clara Travis of Marion; two brothers, James Crouch of 29 Palms, Calif., and Gene Crouch of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
White
HENDERSON, Ky. - Linnie Roberta White, 84, died July 19 at Methodist Hospital.
Funeral services were held July 22 at Benton Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, DeLores Cornelius of Lakeland, Fla., Rita Pennington and Kay Morris, both of Henderson; three sons, Larry White and Harold White, both of Henderson, and Barry White of Evansville; a brother, Kenneth Davenport of Marion; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Jackson
KUTTAWA, Ky. - Bobby Jackson, Jr., 46, died July 17 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Lyon County and Shady Grove Masonic Lodge No. 559. He was a former Baptist minister, master electrician for TVA and owner of B&B Goat Farm.
Surviving are his wife, Becky Kingston Jackson; his parents, Rev. Bobby Jackson, Sr., and Elberta Riley Jackson; three daughters, Bobbi Jo Lockhart of Princeton, Kathy Jo Groves of Graham and Debra Jo Lipe of Greenville; a stepdaughter, Christi Ritter of Eddyville; a stepson, Sammy Ritter of Hopkinsville; three brothers, Mike Jackson of Madisonville, Sammy Jackson of Pocahontas, Ark., and Fred Jackson of Caldwell County; two sisters, Linda Cole of Maynard, Ark., and Rena Hillyard of Caldwell County.
Funeral services were held July 19 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Finley, Rev. Mickey Lewis and Rev. Jerry Holeman officiating. Burial was in Baker Cemetery.
Conyer
DANIELSVILLE, Ga. - Charles W. "Charlie" Conyer, 73, formerly of Marion, died July 17.
He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. He was of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services were held
July 19.
July 18 issue
Hopkins
Jerry Ray Hopkins, 63, of Marion, died July 3 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
He is survived by a sister, Phillis E. Patmor of Marion; a brother, Scotty Hopkins of Marion; and four nephews.
Graveside services were held July 6 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Shadowen
Evelyn F. Shadowen, 87, of Marion, died July 15 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and played the piano for many years.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth Shadowen of Benton; three grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Collin Shadowen; and a son, Lige Shadowen.
Funeral services were held July 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Groff officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund, 175 Mexico Road, Marion, KY 42064.
Hagerty
PRINCETON, Ky. - Jayne Hagerty, 77, died July 12 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a retired hotel maid supervisor. She was a member of St. Thomas of Caterbary Catholic Church in Chicago, Ill., where she lived for over 57 years before moving to Princeton. She was also a member of the Chicago, Ill., Uptown Ministry.
She is survived by a son, Kevin Hagerty of Centerville, Ill.; three daughters, Dolores Jandrey and Charleen Hagerty, both of Princeton, and Darlene Roberts of Crittenden County; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hagerty; four sons, Joseph Hagerty, Herbert Hagerty, Michael Hagerty and Timothy Hagerty; a grandson; and two great-grandchildren. Her parents were Robert and Margaret Nelson Ridley.
Funeral services were held July 16 at St. Mark Catholic Church with Rev. Maurice Tiell officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Princeton.
Thomas
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Ronald Thomas, 59, formerly of Marion, died July 12 in Alpharetta, Ind. He had worked at Western Electric and Lucent Technologies. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria Thomas; two sons, Ronald Max and David Scott; his mother, Evalyn Thomas; two sisters, Pat DiMatteo and Kathisu Jordan; two brothers, Gordon Scott and Mark Thomas; and four grandchildren.
Services were held July 17 at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors in Roswell, Ga.
Hargrove
BURNA, Ky. - Funeral services for Willie G. Hargrove, 98, were held July 14 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Rev. John East and Rev. Phillip Yancy officiated with burial in Duley Bluff Cemetery.
Hargrove, a member of Central Baptist Church, died July 11 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are two sons, Larry Hargrove of Burna and Phillip Hargrove of Taylor, S.C.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Markey Hargrove; a sister; two brothers; and a son, Joe Billy Hargrove. His parents were Robert E. and Laura Hughes Hargrove.
Hughes
PRINCETON, Ky. - Peggy Sue Hughes, 55, died July 10 at her home. She was a homemaker and attended Assembly of God Church in Princeton.
Surviving are her husband, John Hughes of Princeton; a son, Tommy Vied of Marion; three brothers, Charles Corley of Marion, Roy Corley of Sturgis and Joe Corley of Evansville; a sister, Betty Oliver of Princeton; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held July 12 at Morgan's Funeral Home with burial in White Sulphur Church Cemetery.
Her parents were James and Frances Boyd Corley.
Marine
LEDBETTER, Ky. - Patricia M. Marine, 68, died July 9 at Salem
Springlake Care Center.
She is survived by her husband, Melbourne Marine of Ledbetter; two daughters, Lesley Crapia of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gillian Kelly of Manteca, Calif.; a brother, Barry Jones of England; a sister, Sheila Brewer of England; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Reginald and Ellen Gore Jones.
There were no services at Boyd Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may
be made to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah,
KY 42003.
July 11 issue
Shack
EVANSVILLE, Ind.
- Willie Lee Shack, 53, formerly of Marion, died July 1 as a result
of injuries he suffered in a car accident in Webster County.
He was born
in Boyle, Miss., attended Bosse High School, served in the U.S.
Army during the Vietnam War and received medals of National Defense,
the Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service
Medal. He was retired from the Earl C. Clements Job Corps Center
as well as from Peabody Coal Camp No. 1 in Morganfield. He was
a member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 10 years, Gina Shack; a daughter, Erica Shack of Marion; his parents, Mary and Charles Dunbar of Evansville; four sisters, Jeannie Wells of Atlanta, Antoinette Moore, Charles King and Pamela Buggs, all of Evansville; two brothers, Joseph Dunbar and Tyrone Dunbar, both of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held July 6 at Bethany Apostolic Church in Evansville with Bishop G.L. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Smith
SALEM, Ky. - Luther Smith, 66, died July 9 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Nora Lena Lemon Smith; two sons, Luther Eugene Smith of Newburgh, Ind., and Jeffery Bryant Smith of Portage, Ind.; six sisters, Jeana Gayheart, Margaret Grigsby, Connie Grigsley, Betty combs, Vickie Grubbs and Malvery Oldfield, all of Hazard; a brother, Denver Smith of Marion; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Lois Watson of Bangor, Maine; a stepson, James Matthew Watson of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a stepbrother, Michael Smith of Hazard; and one granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; and his parents, Alfred and Ollie Dodson Smith.
Funeral services will be held July 12 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Lola Cemetery.
Hopkins
Jerry Ray Hopkins, 63, of Marion, died July 6 at Regional Medical
Center in Madisonville.
He is survived by a sister, Phillis E. Patmor of Marion; a brother, Scotty Hopkins of Marion; and four nephews.
Graveside services were held July 6 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Fournier
FARMERSVILLE, Texas - Rev. George Fournier,
67, died June 29. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean
War. He pastored churches in Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas, including
Second Baptist Church in Marion for more than 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Lucy Fournier; a son, Paul Fournier of Austin, Texas; his stepmother, Lois Fournier of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Clifford Fournier of Bethel, Conn., and Robert Fournier of Baltimore; two sisters, Louise Gagne of Florida and Dorothy Fournier of Baltimore.
Services were held July
6 in Paris, Tenn., with Rev. Gilman Walker officiating. Burial
was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lexington, Tenn.
July 3 issue
Young
SALEM, Ky. - Alice
Jean Young, 74, died June 27 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, James H. Young; a son, James Duane Young of Chandler, Ind.; a daughter, Sheila Marlene Russell of Salem; two brothers, Lewis Grace of Evansville and Loren Grace of Cadiz; a sister, Laura Tackett of Lansing, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services were held June 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
White
EDDYVILLE, Ky. - William S. "Bill" White, 83, died June
29 on his farm from injuries he suffered in a four-wheeler accident.
He and his wife, Rachel Dorroh White, celebrated their 61st wedding
anniversary June 28.
White was
a farmer and member and trustee of New Bethel Baptist Church in
Lyon County. He was treasurer and trustee of New Bethel Cemetery
in Lyon County. He was a WWII Army veteran, serving as staff sergeant,
First Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment. He served in Algeria-French
Morocco, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, Central
Europe and the Ardennes. He was employed 15 years at National
Carbide in Calvert City.
White was a former deputy sheriff of Lyon County, serving from 1962-1974 under Sheriff Robert "Bock" White and Sheriff James "Curly" Thompson. He was Lyon County Sheriff from 1974-1978.
White was past-president and director of Lyon County Farm Bureau; was a past member of the Lyon County Extension Board; was on the ASCS committee in Lyon County and was an active member of the Democratic Executive Committee in Lyon County.
In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Rodney White of Eddyville; a sister, Velma Jones of Eddyville; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert "Bock" White and Charles White; and his parents, Robert White and Grace Woodall White.
Funeral services were held July 3 at Lakeland Funeral Home with Dr. Jerrell White and Bro. Gates Bowman officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery.
York
FREDONIA, Ky. - Mabel Nannie York, 94, died July 1 at Crittenden
Hospital. Funeral services were held July 3 at Morgan's Funeral
Home in Princeton with Rev. Danny York officiating. Burial was
in Fredonia Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, James "Buddy" York and Larry York, both of Fredonia, and Rev. Danny York of Camden, Ark.; four daughters, Shirley Stalion of Crayne, Jo Ann Dalton of Crider, Jane Burton of Princeton and Betty Harris of Tennessee Ridge, Tenn.; a sister, Minnie Prowell Taylor of Brevard, N.C.; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton York and a daughter, Virginia Rustin. Her parents were Finis Elmer Travis and Nannie Mary Hodge.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Light Farms, 10200 Farmersville Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.
Rankin
MT. PLEASANT, Iowa - Daisy D. Rankin, 92, died June 29 at her
home. Funeral services were held July 2 at Weir Funeral Home in
Mt. Pleasant. A committal service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday
at Gilbert Funeral Home followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Rankin was born in Crittenden County, graduated from CCHS in 1927 and received a teacher's certificate from Murray State Teacher's College. She taught and tutored students in grades one through eight. She and her husband, the late Harold Rankin, Sr., lived in Illinois, Louisville, New York, Iowa and Deleware where her husband's job as a meat inspector took them. The couple retired to Marion in 1968 but in 1985 moved to Mt. Pleasant.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant, was a member of the PEO Sisterhood Chapter NZ of Mt. Pleasant and a former member of the Wa-Tan-Ye Club.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. Harold "Pete" Rankin of Mt. Pleasant and Bruce Rankin of Miami; five granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Hill and Ollie Bernal "Doc" Hill; and a sister, Aline Stalion. Her parents were George and Lillie Wilson Hill.
Simpkins
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Billy W. Simpkins, 75, formerly of Marion,
died July 3 at his home in Evansville.
He was a 1944 graduate of Frances High School and a World War II veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Genevieve Simpkins; a son, Terry Simpkins of Yorktown, Va.; a daughter, Kitty Lowe of Old Hickory, Tenn.; a brother, W.L. Simpkins of Evansville; a sister, Linda Sue Tosh of Kuttawa; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Phillips.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., July 6 at Frances Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
June 27 issue
Thomas
KUTTAWA,
Ky. - Stanley Thomas, 79, died June 24 at Western Baptist Hospital
in Paducah. He was a retired chemical operator at Elf Atochem
in Calvert City and a deacon and member of Lakeland Baptist Temple
in Calvert City. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World
War II.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Leona Guess Thomas; a son, Calvin Thomas of Kuttawa; two daughters, Martha Yates of Kuttawa and Sara Bouland of Calvert City; a brother, Howard Thomas of Fredonia; three sisters, Lela Smith, Lillie Yates and Geneva Stinnett, all of Kuttawa; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Thomas and Ethel Boyd Thomas; a brother; and a sister.
Funeral services were held June 26 at Lakeland Baptist Temple with Rev. John Terry officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Lyon County.
Vaughan
EVANSVILLE, Ind.
- Joseph Barnett Vaughan, 91, died June 9 at Good Samaritan Home.
Vaughan was born in Marion and was a resident of Evansville since
1943. He worked as a geologist with Ashland Oil for 16 years;
was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 1 of Lexington and of the Hadi
Shrine of Evansville. He was also a member of Methodist Temple
and its Crusader Class since 1950.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Friendly Vaughan; three sons, Larry B. Vaughan of Los Angeles, Calif., Jerryl W. Vaughan of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Randall B. Vaughan of Orlando; two sisters, Allie Mae Feller of Evansville and Martha Helen Patmor of Marion; three brothers, Bruce Vaughan of Phelan, Calif., Kelly Vaughan of Raytown, Mo., and Gavin Vaughan of Hobbs, N.M.; two grandchildren; one step grandson; and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held June 12 at Methodist Temple in Evansville with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery in Evansville.
Zollinger
HENDERSON, Ky. -
Larry Zollinger, 51, died June 21 in a work-related accident.
He was employed at Taubensee Steel and Wire in Henderson and had
worked for Wiser Oil Company for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Freda Zollinger; two sons, Daniel Zollinger and Brian Zollinger, both of Henderson; his mother, Esta Zollinger of Corydon; five sisters, Priscilla Gano of Ingelside, Ill., Carolyn Sue Barrett of Burna, Shirley Edens of Clay, Rita Zollinger of Morganfield, and Sandra Bennett of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. June 20 at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Roddy will officiate. Burial will be in Smith Mills Cemetery.
June 20 issue
Belt
FAIRFIELD BAY, Ark.
- Hallie Jean Belt, 73, formerly of Marion, died June 16 at Indian
Rock Village Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held June 18 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Lee of Fox, Ark.; three sons, Carl Belt and Stephen Belt, both of Marion, and George Belt of Smithland; a sister, Ophia Walker of Golconda, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, G.B. Belt; two sons, Randall Belt and Alen Wayne Belt; and her parents, Roy and Effie Dalton Tabor.
Phelps
HENDERSON, Ky. - Ronald E. Phelps, 58, died June 16 at his home.
He was a member and deacon
of Audubon Baptist Church, a 39-year employee of Whirlpool and
a member of Local 808.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Vanda L. Phelps; four daughters,
Ronda K. Phelps, Rita K. Herron, Regina K. Gish and Rebecca K.
Phelps, all of Henderson; his father, Eugene Phelps of Marion;
a sister, Melinda Walker of Cave In Rock, Ill.; six grandchildren;
and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held June 19 at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home with Rev. John Clares and Rev. Richard Shockley officiating. Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, Audubon Baptist Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.
Dickerson
HAMPTON, Ky. - Funeral services for Edward Dickerson, 90, were
held June 16 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wring officiating.
Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Dickerson died June 14 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Isabell Dickerson of Hampton; three daughters, Armale Kimberlin, Linda Imis and Evelyn Edmonds, all of Hampton; a brother, Marvin Dickerson of Hampton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; three sisters; and a grandson. His parents were John and Flora Stanley Dickerson.
Rushing
FREDONIA, Ky. - Kenneth "Ebb" Rushing, Jr., 33, died
June 13 in a four-wheeler accident.
He is survived by his mother, Edna Johnson of Marion; his stepfather, James Johnson of Marion; his grandmother, Mary Fox of Marion; four sisters, Tammy Fitzgerald, Sunshine Driver and Lisa Williamson, all of Marion, and Janie Harris Patton of Princeton; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth E. Rushing, Sr.; and a brother, Randy Johnson.
Funeral services were held June 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Devine officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.
Hayden
SALEM, Ky. - Dianna Kay Hayden, 43, died June 13 at her home.
She was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph Terry Hayden of Salem; a stepson, Terry Hayden of Smithland; four brothers, Bobby Hunter of Burna, Jessie Hunter, Danny Hunter and Alvin "Toby" Hunter, all of Salem; three sisters, Agnes Duncan of Burna, Nerva Loveless of Smithland and Louise Cox of Marion; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Buel Edward and Clara Adams Hunter; and two brothers, Calvin Hunter and Billy Hunter.
Funeral services were held June 15 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial was in Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
Flanary
James Flanary, 90, of Marion, died June 11 at Salem Springlake
Care Center. He was head lockmaster for the Corp of Engineers
for 27 years.
Surviving are his wife, Ordrie Flanary of Marion; three sons, David Allen Flanary of Fredonia, Samuel W. Flanary of Evansville and James Douglas Flanary of Paducah; a stepdaughter, Edith Harris of Marion; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; and a step grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Flanary. His parents were Samuel D. and Margaret Flanary.
Funeral services were held June 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Dunn Springs Cemetery.
Hedge
Graveside services for Wilma J. Hedge, 87, of Marion, were held
June 15 at Wildwood Cemetery in Vincennes, Ind.
Hedge, a member of Indiana Presbyterian Church in Vincennes, died June 12 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Surviving are a daughter, Helen Angela Riley of Marion; a sister, Esther Kerns of Vincennes, Ind.; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hedge; her parents, William B. and Ethel Atkinson; a sister; and a brother.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Wildwood Cemetery Fund, c/o Indiana Presbyterian Church, Highway 61, Vincennes, IN 47591.
Head
SALEM, Ky. - Molly "Marie" Head, 89, died June 15 at
her home. She was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 63 years, William Hayden Head of Salem; two daughters, Janet Orenduff of Smithland and Karen Downs of Burna; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; and a grandson. Her parents were Russell and Melissa Wells Poindexter.
Funeral services were held June 18 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. E.J. Hatton. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Vinson
Imogene Vinson, 65, died June 17 at Regional Medical Center in
Madisonville.
She was a member and Sunday school teacher of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are her mother, Mary Hunt of Marion; a daughter, Melissa Gilland of Marion; a son, Jackie Don Hunt of Marion; a stepson, Chris Vinson of Nashville; two sisters, Martha Keeling and Maudie Summers, both of Marion; a brother, Wayne Hunt of Sturgis; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elbert Hunt; and her husband, Luther Wayne Vinson.
Funeral services were held June 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Hodge
Charlene Hodge,
63, of Marion, died June 18 at her home. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m., June 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial
in Dunn Springs Cemetery.
Hodge is survived by her husband, James D. Hodge of Marion; two daughters, Linda Charlene Gilbert of Bossier City, La., and Kimberly Ann Buell of Marion; two sisters, Linda Allen and Nell Pleasant of Dyersburg, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ila and Albert Atchison; a son, William E. Atchison; two sisters; and a brother.
June 13 issue
Dunbar
Betty Dean Dunbar,
69, of Marion, died June 9 at her home. She worked for 35 years
at Crittenden County Convalescent Center and was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are her mother, Mary Babb; three daughters, Sheila Binkley and Rosemary Dunbar, both of Marion, and Janice Harris of Salem; a son, Johnny Ray Dunbar of Benton; a brother, Ronnie Babb of Elizabethtown; a sister, Sue Belt of Marion; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Dunbar; a sister, Edna Travis; and her father, Clay Jennings.
Funeral services were held June 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Billy Baker officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Providence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.
Sliger
VALPARAISO,
Ind.. - Robert Neal Sliger, 69, of Owensboro, died June 6. A native
of Marion, Sliger retired in 1987 from U.S. Steel Gary Works Tube
Mill after 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Miriam Maki Sliger; two sons, Robert Neal Sliger, Jr., of Lake Station, Ind., and Kenneth R. Sliger of Portage, Ind.; a daughter, Anita Marlene Murray of Portage; three brothers, Louis Sliger of Owensboro, Alfred Sliger of Portage and Kenneth Sliger of Smyrna, Tenn.; six sisters, Mildred Niemi of Lillian, Ala., Georgia Hodge and Kaye Glore, both of Marion, Betty Pohlman of Grandview, Mo., and Roberta Cash and Faye Hamby, both of Memphis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Services were held June 8 at Moeller Funeral Home in Valparaiso. Burial was in McCool Cemetery in Portage.
June 6 issue
Godman
SALEM, Ky. William "Pee Wee" Godman, 57, died
June 1 at Livingston Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Godman; a son, Glenn Godman of Grand Rivers; three daughters, Gelaine Jones of Salem, Angie McDaniel of Marion and Dawn Fowler of Kuttawa; a sister, Connie Williams of Marion; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lemma Louise Belt Adam; and a brother, Bobby Joe Godman.
Funeral services were held June 3 at Ambassadors for Christ Church in Marion with Rev. Howard Jones and Rev. Kenny Downs officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Damron
SALEM, Ky. Ruby Lee Damron, 81, died May 31 at Crittenden
County Convalescent Center.
She is survived by a son, Gary Damron of Houston; a sister, Virginia Bowen of Salem; a brother, Paul Stalion of Salem; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Damron; a brother; a sister; her parents, Doy Stalion and Mary McKinney Stalion; and her stepmother, Ola Stalion.
Funeral services were held June 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Walzie Hosick officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Agent
Carrie Lee Agent, 66, of Marion, died May 31 at Salem Springlake
Care Center.
Funeral services were held June 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke, Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, David Agent of Marion; three sons, Wayne Agent, Ray Agent and Robert Kirk all of Marion; two daughters, Mary Helen Swaney of Clarksville, Tenn., and Betty Ann Smith of Marion; two brothers, James Todd and Bill Todd, both of Marion; two sisters, Marie Hunter of Marion and Louise Slaughter of Henderson; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Frank and Mary Todd; and three brothers.
Stone
Wanda Lee Stone, 72, of Marion, died May 29 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Willard Stone of Marion; three sons, Mike Stone of Marion, Mark Stone of Clarksville, Tenn., and Danny Stone of Melbourne, Fla.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 31 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Carter
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah A graveside service for James A. Carter,
87, formerly of of Crittenden and Livingston counties, was held
June 1 at Holladay Memorial Gardens in Holladay, Utah. Carter
died May 30.
Mr. Carter was employed in fluorspar mining and construction and spent more than 30 years before retirement operating a tree nursery in Holladay and built golf courses in Utah and surrounding states.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Lucele Martin Carter, formerly of Crittenden County; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Shirley; a son, James Robert Carter; a sister Mary Butler; and three brothers, Trice Carter, J.D. Carter and Mack Carter. His parents were Vernon and Florence Alley Carter.
Boone
IRVING, Texas Jean Elizabeth Boone, 80, died June 2. She
was a native of Washington state and has relatives in Crittenden
County.
She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Boone of Irving; three daughters, Bonnie Gagnon of Cashmere, Wash., Becky Coats of Irving and Betsy Moore of Irving; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Adams; her mother, Frances Adams Dolfay; and stepfather, Charles Dolfay.
A memorial service will be held June 8 at the Church of Christ in Irving, with burial in Wenatchee, Wash.
Chandler
John W. Chandler, 93, of Marion, died June 3 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a graduate of Marion High School and spent 50 years as
a mail carrier, clerk, assistant postmaster and judge of the Crittenden
County Court. He was a steward, lay speaker and men's Sunday school
teacher in the Marion United Methodist Church for 25 years.
He was a member for 55 years of Bigham Lodge No. 256 F&AM and past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F&AM. He was a member of the Rizpah Shrine Temple in Madisonville, a charter member of Sahab Shrine Temple and charter member of Court No. 189 Royal Order of Jesters both of Sarasota, Fla., and was director of Court No. 189 in 1988.
Chandler lived in Sarasota for several years and later in Nashville.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel Roberts Kelly of Nashville; sister, Vanera Chandler of Marion; two daughters, Carolyn Iborg of Exton, Penn., and Judith Roberts of Manassas, Va.; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Elkins Chandler; a brother, Emmett Chandler; and a stepdaughter, Sidney Hooper.
A memorial service, including Masonic Rites, will be held at 2 p.m., June 6 at Marion United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bigham Lodge No. 256 F&AM, 306 Sturgis Rd., Marion, KY 42064.
Brizendine
GREENVILLE, Ky. John Summers Brizendine,
86, died June 4. He attended Greenville Schools, Mcallie Military
Academy and Centre College. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta
fraternity. He entered the U.S. Army Air Force before the war
in 1941 and was discharged a Captain. After the war, he joined
his brother, Tom, in the wholesale grocery business in Greenville
which became one of the largest and most progressive businesses
of its kind in Kentucky. The company developed and served IGA
Foodliners in most every town in western Kentucky and many stores
in middle Tennessee. The brothers sold the business to another
IGA wholesaler which later sold it to Super Valu.
Brizendine was the first president of Greenville Junior of Commerce, president of the Kiwanis Club, and a board member for Regional Mental Health, First State Bank, National IGA Enterprises, Local Housing Program, Wetterau, Inc., First Presbyterian Church and many youth organizations.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda Kupisch of Marion and Charlotte Witry of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; a brother, Tom Brizendine; and five grandchildren, Margie Conrad of Denver, Colo., John Conrad of San Diego, Calif., Lee Conrad of Lexington, Allen Witry of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Laura Witry of Washington, D.C.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., June 8 at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bruce
CARRSVILLE, Ky. Roy Doug Bruce, 77, died June 3 at Versnick
Health Care Center in Madisonville. He was a musician, playing
electric steel guitar for area nursing homes.
He is survived by a brother, Ronald Bruce of Madisonville; a sister, Wilma Grace Rogers of Madisonville; a stepson, Jerry Johnson of Salem; a stepdaughter, Sheri Johnson of Paducah; two step grandchildren; and one great step grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Bruce; a brother, William E. Bruce; and his parents, Roy Chris Bruce and Mary Frances Troop Bruce.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., June 5 at Whites Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Virgil Diel officiating.
May 30 issue
Penn
Jewel Marie Penn,
69, of Marion, died May 26 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member
of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Orbin Penn of Marion; three daughters, Vera Riley, Nancy Smith and Donna Lester, all of Marion; three sisters, Janie Odom of Marion, Ruth Imes of Kewanee, Ill., and Ann Barnes of Eddyville; four brothers, James Hastings, Bill Hastings and Bud Hastings, all of Eddyville, and Eddie Hastings of Louisville; two stepbrothers, Frank Smith of Kuttawa and Jack Smith of Bethalto, Ill.; two stepsisters, Inez Blaine of Grand Rivers and Lilly Chandler of Kuttawa.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Boone and Morris Boone.
Funeral services were held May 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Shoney Oliver officiating. Burial was in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Lemon
Regina Lemon, 54, of Marion, died May 24 at the University of
Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Graveside services were
held May 28 at Mapleview Cemetery with Dr. Darrell Clarke and
Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
Lemon is survived by her husband, Kenny Lemon, Sr., of Marion; a daughter, Kim Cosby of Marion; a son, Kenny Lemon, Jr., of Marion; five sisters, Katherine Heffington, Mary McGuill and Sarah Logan, all of Sturgis, Betty Walker of Morganfield and Fannie Little of Albuquerque, NM; a brother, John Shofner of Sturgis; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Spurlin and Mary Benson Shofner; three sisters; and a son-in-law.
McDaniel
Nina May McDaniel, 85, of Marion, died May 26 at Crittenden County
Convalescent Center.
She is survived by five sisters, Muriel Belt of Salem, Sara Curnel of Marion, Pearl Wagoner of Reidland, Gracey Belt of Arkansas and Arla Givens of Carrsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel McDaniel; her parents, Sam Curnel and Jennie Sullenger Curnel; two brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services were held May 28 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Barnes
Peggy Barnes, 62, of Marion, died May 22 at Crittenden Hospital.
Funeral services were held May 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Rev. David Davis officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.
Surviving are two sisters, Katherine Brantley of Marion and George Ray Cullen of Sturgis.
Sullenger
HOBART, Ind. - Jesse L. Sullenger, 74, of
Hobart, Ind., died May 18. He served with the U.S. Army during
the Korean Conflict and was a retired line operator from U.S.
Steel after 36 years. He served as a member of U.S.W.A. Union
Local No. 1066.
He is survived by two sons, Rick Sullenger of Valparaiso, Ind., and James Sullenger of Hobart; five daughters, Connie Goodpaster of Lake Station, Ind., Vonnie Fields of Valparaiso, Rhonda Perrine of Portage, Ind., Pam Govert of Crown Point, Ind., and Beverly Galle of Hobart; a brother, Douglas Sullenger of Marion; a sister, Elizabeth Binkley of Valparaiso; 14 grand-children; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Sullenger; three brothers; and five sisters.
Funeral services were held May 21 at Rees Funeral Home in Hobart, with burial in Calumet Park Cemetery.
Harris
Ronnie Dale Harris, 48, of Marion, died May 26 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Harris of Marion; a daughter, Kimberly Harris of Marion; two sisters, Linda Wetherington of Paducah and Brenda Perrin of Carrsville; a nephew and two nieces; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer "Toby" Harris and Louise Harris; and a sister.
Funeral services were held May 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Franks
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Ernest Edward Franks, 59, formerly of Marion,
died May 25 at Georgia Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Verlie Frank of Brunswick; two daughters, Rita Ann Franks of Thornton, Colo., and Heather Marie Franks of Brunswick; his parents, Ernest Lilbert and Laura Melby Franks; and a brother, David Franks of Portland, Ore.
Graveside services will be held May 30 at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Howard
Fayle Joyce Howard, 72, of Marion, died May 27 at her home.
She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Shelby M. Howard of Marion; five daughters, Sonja Howard of Nashville, Cassandra Jacobs of Owenton, Ky., Sheila Foster of Rochester, NY, Elaine Adkins of Grey Lake, Ill., and Alicia Clark of Marion; two sisters, Beulah Morris of Michigan City, Ind., and Gaynelle Pinkerton of Lynch, Ky.; three sons-in-law, Brad Foster of Rochester, NY, Dennis Adkins of Grey Lake, Ill., and Vince Clark of Marion; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Mary Ida Mae Price; and a brother, Stanley Price.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., May 30 at Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Rushing
Bobby Joe Rushing, 50, of Marion, died May 28 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., May 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips and Bro. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Kim Rushing of Marion; his mother and step-father, Bobbie Jean and Fred Ramage of Marion; a son, Tommy Wayne Rushing of Louisville; two daughters, Penny Jo Phillips of Eddyville and Brandi Nicole Rushing of Marion; a brother, Mark A. Ramage of Marion; and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe E. Rushing; and a brother, Tim Ramage.
May 23 issue
Norman
Jim Norman, 67,
of Marion, died May 9 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member
of Salem Church of Christ and construction and fund raising volunteer
for Habitat for Humanity in Crittenden County.
Norman is survived by his wife, June Norman of Marion; two sons, Mike Norman of Gardner, Kansas and Jerry Norman of Lees Summit, Mo.; two daughters, Melinda Fraser of Roeland Park, Kansas and Melissa French of Kansas City, Kansas; two brothers, Keith Norman of Kiowa, Okla., and Mark Norman of Evansville; a sister, Ina Mae Little of Marion; two stepsons, Richard Driver of Ledbetter and Keith Driver of Marion; a stepdaughter, Donna Driver of Jolton, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Bill McCormick and Rev. Buddy Hix officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Church of Christ, c/o Don Berry, 211 E. Main Street, Salem, KY 42048.
Mills
MADISONVILLE, Ky.
-Bernice Mills, 80, of Marion, died May 18 at Regional Medical
Center in Madisonville.
Surviving are three brothers, Vernon Mills of Marion, Everett Mills of San Antonio, Texas and William Mills of El Paso, Texas.
Graveside services were held May 21 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Smith
MADISONVILLE, Ky.
- W.G. Smith, 77, of Caldwell County, died May 15 at Regional
Medical Center in Madisonville. He was a retired coal miner and
member of Beech Grove General Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Smith; a son, Larry G. Smith of Caldwell County; two daughters, Donna Hibbs of Webster County and Sandra Grider of Louisville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Aninell Howton; and his parents, McKinley and Emma Bell Holeman Smith.
Funeral services were held at Morgan's Funeral Home May 18 with Rev. Barry Cullen officiating. Burial was in Beech Grove Church Cemetery.
Hunt
Naomi Hunt, 78,
of Marion, died May 14 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church.
Surviving are a brother, Frank Davis of Newburgh, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Hunt.
Funeral services were held May 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
May 16 issue
Dickerson
Robert "Bobby"
Dickerson, 64, of Marion, died May 10 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Barnett Chapel Church and was a truck driver
for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Dickerson of Marion; a son, Steve Dickerson of Marion; a daughter, Theresa McDermott of Madill, Okla.; his mother, Juanita Byford of Marion; four sisters, Doris Fritts and Phyllis Blake, both of Marion, Donna Sue McAvene of Covington and Janie Clark of Gloucester Point, Va.; three brothers, Jimmy Dickerson of Griffin, Ind., and Joe Dickerson and Randy Dickerson, both of Crown Point, Ind.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Dickerson.
Funeral services were held May 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders and Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Norman
Jim Norman, 67, of Marion, died May 9 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Salem Church of Christ and construction and
fund raising volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in Crittenden
County.
Norman is survived by his wife, June Norman of Marion; two sons, Mike Norman of Gardner, Kansas and Jerry Norman of Lees Summit, Mo.; two daughters, Melinda Fraser of Roeland Park, Kansas and Melissa French of Kansas City, Kansas; two brothers, Keith Norman of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mark Norman of Evansville; a sister, Ina Mae Little of Marion; two stepsons, Richard Driver of Ledbetter and Keith Driver of Marion; a stepdaughter, Donna Driver of Jolton, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Field officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Church of Christ, c/o Don Berry, 211 E. Main Street, Salem, KY 42048.
King
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Hazel King, 89, died May 13 at Johnson Memorial
Hospital. She was born in Crittenden County.
She was a member of Temple Baptist Church for 40 years and was a teacher for many years at Northwood Elementary School in Franklin.
She is survived by two sons, William "Bud" King of Atlanta, Ind., and James Eddie King of West Covina, Calif.; a sister, Louise Boyd of Marion; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. King; a daughter, Bonnie Jean Wigginton; two brothers, Warner Linsey and Ray Linsey; five sisters, Georgia Linsey, Ruth Linsey and Lee Lindsey, Lita Bright and Anna Brasher. Her parents were William and Verna Daughtery Linsey.
Funeral services will be held May 16 at Forest Lawn Funeral Directors in Greenwood, Ind. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 14th St., Franklin, Ind., 46131.
May 9 issue
Overfield
BURNA, Ky. - Thomas
Franklin Overfield, Sr., 94, died May 6 at Livingston Hospital.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas F. Overfield, Jr., of Calvert City and Robert Overfield of Burna; a daughter, Peggy Fraliex of Burna; two sisters, Mildred Smiley of Madisonville and Ella Marie Davenport of Burna; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myra Edna Dickerson Overfield; three sisters, Blonnie Rice, Ann Boyd and Turie Coleman; and a brother, Benjamin Overfield. His parents were James Edward Overfield and Dessie Mae Denton Overfield.
Funeral services were held May 8 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston Hospital, 131 Hospital Drive, Salem KY 42078.
Holman
LEDBETTER, Ky. - Funeral services for Russell "Joe"
Holman, Jr., 66, will be held May 9 at Boyd Funeral Home. Bro.
Kenny Downs will officiate with burial in Smithland Cemetery.
Holman attended Salem Full Gospel Church and was a member of Operators Union Local No. 181.
Surviving are four sons, Terry Holman of Smithland, Jerry Holman of Grand Rivers, Charles Holman of Metropolis, Ill., and Gary Holman of Smithland; two daughters, Vickie Wood of Irwin, Calif., and Rita Rhea of Ledbetter; a sister, Rebecca Doom Lawson of Symsonia; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Holman; two sons; a sister; and his parents, Russell Lee Holman, Sr., and Sarah Edna Ferrell.
Hillyard
Ruby Lee Hillyard, 90, of Marion, died May 5 at Crittenden County
Convalescent Center. She attended Marion Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are a son, Bobby Hillyard of Marion; a sister, Allie Jean Collins of Marion; a grandson; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Hillyard. Her parents were John and Ethel Kemp.
Funeral services were held May 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Repton Cemetery.
Dunning
BURNA, Ky. - Mamie M. Dunning, 87, died April 30 at Crittenden
Hospital.
She is survived by a daughter, June Walton of Marion; a son, Jackie Dunning of Burna; two sisters, Rosalee Randolph and Eloise Crawford; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Dunning; and two daughters, Betty Davis and Donna Davis.
Funeral services were held May 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Hurley officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Franklin
Herbert W. Franklin, 82, of Marion, died May 4 at Missouri Delta
Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. Graveside services were held May
6 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating.
Franklin
was a retired security guard from the Kentucky State Penitentiary
at Eddyville. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Pleasant
Grove General Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Larry Franklin of Salem; and two cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila M. Franklin. His parents were Kyle and Corene Alley Franklin.
Nation
BRADENTON, Fla. - John W. Nation, 75, formerly
of Tolu, died April 26 at his home. He was a member of Trinity
United Methodist Church of Bradenton. He was retired from Fiberfill
Corp., of Evansville and moved to Bradenton in 1986. He served
in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Nation; a sister, Clara Mae Brinkley of Madisonville; a brother, Harry Dean Nation of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Belt; a brother, Harold Lloyd Nation; and his parents, William Earl and Della Mae Nation.
A memorial service was held May 6 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Bradenton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bradenton Hospice House c/o Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Smiley
MADISONVILLE, Ky. - Mildred Lucretia Smiley, 83, died May 6 at
the Paragon in Madisonville.
A Livingston County native, Smiley was a charter member of Parkview Methodist Church in Madisonville.
She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Smith of Madisonville; two sons, Charles E. Smiley of Madisonville and John Smiley of Mesquite, Texas; a sister, Ella Marie Davenport of Burna; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles A. Smiley; three sisters, Blonnie Rice, Truie Coleman and Annie Boyd; two brothers, Benjamin Overfield and Thomas Franklin Overfield. Her parents were James Edward and Dessie Mae Denton Overfield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., May 10 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. James Dill officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Parkview Methodist Church.
Henry
Martha Rebecca Henry, 86, of Marion, died May 5 at Salem Springlake
Care Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Steven Henry of Marion; two daughters, Stephanie Ramage of Smithland and Kathleen Henry of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., May 11 at Mapleview Cemetery with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating.
Gilbert Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
May 2 issue
Cook
Austin Cook, 76, of Marion, died April 29 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a former Crittenden County Sheriff; a former Marion Police
Officer; a former employee of The Peoples Bank in Marion; an elder
and member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church; and
former employee of Cook's Corner Flea Market (see story, page
1A).
Surviving are his wife, Frankie Cook of Marion; a daughter, Nancy Robertson of Marion; two sons, Clippy Hughes of Marion and David Cook of Dallas; three brothers, Joe Cook of Vincinnes, Ind., Percy Cook and I.W. Cook, Jr., both of Marion; four sisters, Doris Brantley of Marion, Martha Kirk of Dawson Springs, Janet St. Clair of Owensboro and Louise Weldon of Newburgh, Ind.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, I.W. Cook, Sr., and Harpye Herrin Cook; and a sister, Lena Ruth Wittman.
Funeral services were held May 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum and Rev. Leslie Chapman officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Van Pelt
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Mary Avery "Mitzi" Van Pelt, 77,
died March 20 at Chesapeake General Hospital.
She earned a degree from Old Dominion University, and later worked as a tour guide in Washington conducting tours in French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish and English. She was active in the King's Daughters and served on the Board of Directors of the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters.
Her husband, retired USMC captain James C. Van Pelt, grew up in Marion.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, James C. "Jeff" Van Pelt, Jr., and William Thomas "Tom" Van Pelt; a daughter, Amanda Van Pelt Scott; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Van Pelt was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, Va., 23051 or to the Food Bank of Southeast Virginia, P.O. Box 1940, Norfolk, VA 23501.
Elder
SALEM, Ky. - Debra Jean Elder, 47, died April 27 at Livingston
Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Jack Elder of Salem; three brothers, Steve Tramel of Marion, David Tramel of Corbin and Daniel Tramel of Evansville; two sisters, Suzanne Turner of Sidney, Ohio and Julie Haraughty of Santa Claus, Ind.; her mother, Marilyn Tramel of Evansville; a son, Jason McDowell of Marion; a daughter, Jeana McDowell of Salem; two stepsons, Robert Elder of Marion and James Elder of Salem; three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Tramel.
Funeral services were held April 30 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Max Hanson officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Travis
Gerald Byron Travis, 56, died April 25 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home
in Cadiz. He was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church,
Woodmen of the World and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Surviving are a son, Benjamin Stanley Travis of Dawson Springs; and his mother, Marie Travis of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Byron Travis.
Funeral services were held April 28 at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Cochran
Norma Faye Cochran, 53, died April 25 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She was a former employee of Western Kentucky Quarter Horse Sales,
a current employee of the Crittenden County Board of Education
and a shareholder in Par-4 Plastics, Inc. She was of Pentecostal
faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Crystal Belt of Paducah; a son, Ryan McDaniel of Marion; her father, Rev. Leon Cochran of Carmi, Ill.; her mother, Ella Mae Mullins Cochran of Carmi, Ill.; two sisters, Denise Karns of Norris City, Ill., and Diana Nelms of Benton, Ill.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to The World Our Parish, Inc., P.O. Box 194, Wilmore, KY 40390.
Johnson
James W. Johnson, 80, of Marion, died April 29 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a
member of Marion United Methodist Church, owner of Johnson's Furniture
& Appliances in Marion and Princeton, a member of the Sons
of the American Revolution and the Marion Rotary Club. He was
a charter member and past president of Crittenden County Lions
Club, a former Marion City Council member, a charter member of
Marion Country Club, a Kentucky Colonel, a U.S. Army World War
II veteran and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret June Johnson of Marion; a son, James Carl Johnson of Marion; a daughter, Rebecca Johnson-Crider; a sister, Mary Margaret Roher of New Harmony; and four granddaughters of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katie Johnson.
Funeral services were held May 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Restoration Fund, 112 S. College Street, Marion, KY 42064 or to the Ellis Ordway Post 111, c/o Doug Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.
Gunther
Ralph B. Gunther, 80, of Marion, died April 29 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was retired from Eaton Axel in Henderson and was a member of Marion Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Gunther of Marion; two daughters, Linda Rustin of Fredonia and Karen Vaughn of Marion; a sister, Pauline Armstrong of Princeton; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tiller and Eva Gunther.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., May 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Alexander
Margaret "Pat" Alexander, 80, of Marion, died April
25 at Methodist Hospital in Morganfield.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Marion and a graduate of Morganfield High School.
Surviving are two daughters, Madonna Wyatt and Sandy Menser, both of Morganfield; a son, Tracy Rice of Marion; a stepdaughter, Betty Rich of Dixon; a stepson, George Rice of Salem; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, W.L. Rice and W.P. Alexander; and a son, Dickie Gough.
Funeral services were held April 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 222 Kentucky Ave., Suite 4, Paducah, KY 42003; or to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.
Westberry
HOUSTON, Texas - B. M. Westberry, 75, of Paducah, died April 29.
He was born in Georgetown, Louisiana and moved to Smithland, Ky., following the flood of 1937.
Westberry graduated from Livingston Central High School in 1944, attended Indiana University and Murray State University, and was awarded the Bernard Flexnor Scholarship to the University of Louisville College of Law. He graduated in 1950. He was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and was its Justice during his final year in law school.
He served
as a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II and as a
lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United
States Air Force during the Korean War.
He began the practice of law with his stepfather, Raymond Dycus, in Smithland. After the Korean War, he engaged in the practice of law in Marion. At the time of his death he was Of Counsel to the Paducah law firm of McMurry & Livingston. During his practice in Marion, he was the city attorney from 1965 to 1967 and the Crittenden County Attorney from 1954 to 1962 and from 1967 to 1974.
Serving his profession as a member of the House of Delegates of the Kentucky Bar Association from 1962 to 1969 and as a member of its Board of Governors from 1969 to 1980, he was elected by the membership of the association to serve as President from 1978 to 1979. Westberry was the first Chairman of the Judicial Ethics Committee for the Kentucky Bar Association and continued in that position until the time of his death. He also served as President of the Southern Conference of Bar Presidents.
At various times during his lifetime, he served his communities as Sunday School teacher at the Marion United Methodist Church, Chairman of the Board of the Crittenden Hospital, Trustee of Saint Andrews-Sewanee School, Sewanee, Tennessee, and Regent of Murray State University. He was Chairman of the Paducah Airport Board at the time of his death. He was a 32° Mason, Scottish Rite and a member of the Country Club of Paducah.
Westberry was also a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah.
For over 50 years, Westberry practiced law throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was an early advocate of pro bono services for the poor and demonstrated his commitment often by donating his time and advice. Among his representative clients were Crushed Stone, Inc., its successor Vulcan Materials Company, and Jim R. Smith Contracting Company, Inc. He also represented David Reed and Jim Smith in their acquisition of the Paducah and Louisville Railroad, Inc. Earlier in his career he represented the Fluorspar Industry in western Kentucky, including Alcoa Aluminum and Reynolds Metals.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Nancy Elizabeth Kent; two sons, R. Kent Westberry, a Louisville attorney, and William Bishop Westberry, a Houston, Texas businessman; three sisters, Doris Daigle, Patricia Callendar and Vickie McGee; and two grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Milner & Orr in Paducah. The family requests donations to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
April 25 issue
Ablett
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - James W. Ablett, Sr., 85, formerly of Burna,
died April 20 at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Salem, and retired from the RCA Record Division.
Surviving are his wife, Eloise Head Ablett; and a son, James W. Ablett, Jr., both of Indianapolis; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James O. Ablett and Maude Bennett Ablett.
Funeral services were held April 24 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Snyder officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Malcom
ELKHART, Ind. - Imogene Malcom, 83, formerly of Salem, died April
19 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was a member of Assembly of
God Church in Elkhart. She was retired from G.M. Distributors
in Elkhart and worked at Richardson Mobile Homes.
Surviving are seven sons, James Malcom, Kenneth Malcom, Roy Malcom, Garry Malcom, Rick Malcom and Roger Malcom, all of Elkhart, George Malcom of Salem; a daughter, Janice Books of Elkhart; two sisters, Gladys Ramage of Evansville and Mary Jo McNeelie of Marion; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, G. Raymond Malcom; a brother, Carl Guess; a sister, Augusta Herst; and her parents, Ira Guess and Ina Holland Guess.
Funeral services were held April 24 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Snyder officiating. Burial was in Loveless Chapel Cemetery in Salem.
Drennan
Betty L. Drennan, 64, of Marion, died April 19 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church
and worked more than 30 years at Potter & Brumfield/Siemens.
Survivors include her husband, Clinton "Pete" Drennan of Marion; a daughter, Connie Daily of Murray; a stepson, Clinton E. Drennan of Cario, Ky.; three stepdaughters, Barbara Irwin of Indianapolis, Nancy Grealis of Henderson, Nev., and Mary Lee Carmicale of Evansville; two brothers, Alvin Beasley of Marion, Ill., Jimmy Beasley of Creal Springs, Ill.; a sister, Deloris Stokes of Marion, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchilden; and 10 step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Vasseur and Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Jackson
SMYRNA, Tenn. - Harold Rudell Jackson, 61, formerly of Marion,
died April 19 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held April 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn R. Jackson of Smyrna; a daughter, Melissa Medders of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a son, William R. Jackson of Smyrna; two brothers, Kenny Jackson and Alvie Jackson, both of Marion; a sister, Ina Talley of Portage, Ind.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Jackson; and two brothers.
Bebout
SALEM, Ky. - Harry Crawford Bebout, 88, died April 19 at Livingston
Hospital.
Funeral services were held April 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Fouts and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Bebout was a Kentucky Colonel and a retired member of Pipefitter Union No. 155, to which he belonged for 35 years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Salem.
Surviving are his wife, Lois E. Bebout of Salem; a daughter, Glenda F. Wojtan of Canton, Mich.; two sisters, Lena Belt of Marion and Lucille Fisher of Florida; a brother, Ross Bebout of Calvert City; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna R. Wilson; a brother, Cecil Bebout; and four sisters, Ruby Croft, Ethel Loyd, Edith Nation and Marie Franklin.
Vaughn
BURNA, Ky. - Funeral services for Elva May Vaughn, 98, were held
April 20 at Boyd Funeral Home. Bro. Albert Robison, Bro. Dennis
Wynn and Bro. Jerry Thurman officiated. Burial was in Old Salem
Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Wilson of Burna; two sons, Bobby Vaughn of Paducah and Harold Vaughn of Lexington; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Vaughn; two sons, Alfred Vaughn and Clifford Vaughn; a grandson, Terry Wilson; and two brothers. Her parents were Greg May and Ida McElmurry May.
Ford
Donald Ford, 62, of Marion, died April 21 at Crittenden Hospital.
Funeral services were held April 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with
Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Entombment was in Crooked Creek
Cemetery.
A member
of Dunn Springs Baptist Church, Ford was a 21-year veteran of
the U.S. Navy, serving three tours in Vietnam. He was a member
of Laborers Local No. 561 of Evansville.
Surviving are his wife, Sherry Ford of Marion; five sons, Zac Ford and Will Ford, both of Marion; and Jeff Ford, Jason Ford and Joel Ford, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a sister, Marlene Duffy of Flemingsburg; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angel Louise Ford; a sister; a brother; and his parents, Byrl and Iva Ford.
April 18 issue
Weber
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.
- Bernard J. Weber, 84, of Bowling Green, died April 12. He was
a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW
Post No. 1298 and a Crittenden County hunting lodge.
He served
in World War II as a Staff Sgt. with the Army Air Corp.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Thelma Weber of Bowling Green; three daughters, Janice Weber of Louisville, Sandra Miller of Bowling Green and Patricia Weber of Sacramento, Calif; a son, Kenneth Weber of Glasgow; two stepsons, Michel Lamb of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and Mark Cresol of Meredith, NH; a sister, Mildred Herrick of Greenwood, Wisc.; a brother, John P. Weber of Rio Linda, Calif; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Veronica Jonovic Weber; a son, Joseph Weber; and his parents, Louis and Anna Wauseca Weber.
Funeral services were held April 15 at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapel with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bowling Green.
Markham
STURGIS, Ky. - Funeral services for John R. Markham, 76, were
held April 16 a Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Rev. Jeff Bullock
officiated. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery near Sturgis.
Markham,
who served in World War II and Korea, died April 13 at his home.
He was a member of the VFW and Sturgis First Christian Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda Gass of Crittenden County and Carol Ann Markham of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Markham.
Rundles
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. - Graveside services for Alexis Denae Rundles,
infant daughter of J.R. and Melissa Crump Rundles of Grand Rivers,
were held April 13 at Landrum Cemetery in Grand Rivers. Rev. Roger
Rice officiated.
The infant died April 10 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a half-sister, Kelsey Lee Baker Rundles of Benton; her grandparents, Wanda and Charles Crump and Thomas and Lou Rundles, all of Benton, and Mike and Teresa Sauvage of Smithland; her great-grandparents, Fred and Loraine Manship of Auburn, Ill., Alma Crump of Virden, Ill., Joan Hughes of Dycusburg and Elizabeth Owsley of Michigan; her great-great grandmother, Mary Koltveit of Pontiac, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Aubrey Leigh Rundles.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.
Reynolds
SMITHLAND, Ky. - Former Smithland mayor and fire chief Lee Reynolds,
72, died April 13 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Funeral services were held April 15 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland with Rev. Billy Hurley officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.
Reynolds
was a veteran of the Korean War and was owner and operator of
Reynolds Grocery for several years. He was Smithland mayor from
1986-1989 and worked for the Smithland Fire Department for 60
years. He was chief for 15 years. He was a member of Scott's Chapel
Church and Smithland Masonic Lodge No. 138 for 42 years.
Surviving are two sons, Tony Ferrell of Tiline and Dewayne Ferrell of Smithland; four sisters, Imogene Reid of Reidland, Alberta Jackson of Waukegan, Ill., Ann Barrett of Kuttawa and Sue Outland of Murray; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Reynolds. His parents were Edward and Hattie Reynolds.
Hall
SMITHLAND, Ky. - Jessie L. Hall, 74, died April 15 at his home.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy P. Hall of Smithland; a brother, Dencil Hall of Smithland; a stepdaughter, Mary Gordy of Macon, Ga.; a stepson, Bill Jackson of Marion; eight step-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters. His parents were Lesslie Hall and Verna Cosby Hall.
Funeral services were held April 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Reeves officiating. burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery.
April 11
Epley
MAYFIELD, Ky. -
Edna Corring Epley, 87, died April 4 at Mills Manor Nursing Home.
She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mayfield and a
housewife.
Surviving are a daughter, Claudene Leet of Mayfield; a son, Harry Dean Epley of Marion; a stepson, Bobby Epley of West Plains, Mo.; two sisters, Katherine Champion of Marion and Dora McKinney of Princeton; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Nathaniel Epley; four grandchildren, Todd Epley, Lee Epley, Molly Leet and Christopher Leet; two sisters, Alice Fowler and Ruby Fowler; three brothers, James Fowler, Audry Fowler and Henry Fowler; and her parents, George Walter and Molly Beatrice Glore Fowler.
Funeral services were held April 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Doom
EDDYVILLE, Ky. - Leroy Doom, 83, died April 7 at Hilltop Nursing
Home in Kuttawa.
He was a retired salesman for Akridge Farm Supply and was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fredonia.
Funeral services were held April 10 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. David Frambro, Dr. Jerrell White, Rev. Kenneth Morris and Rev. Mike Morris. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Lyon County.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Ruth Kingston Doom; four sons, Charles Doom of Smyrna, Tenn., Donald Doom of Kuttawa, Anthony Doom of Reidsville, N.C., and Darrell Doom of Hopkinsville; a daughter, Jane Lois Baker of Fredonia; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Dean Doom; four brothers, Earl Doom, Lannie Doom, Herbert Doom and Doyle Doom; two sisters, Mary Hammonds and Louise Brown. His parents were Charles Anderson Doom and Elizabeth Josephine Walters Doom.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002 or to Gideon Bibles, c/o David mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.
York
Lemma Mae York, 87, of Marion, died April 9 at Crittenden County
Convalescent Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., April 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mexico Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, James M. York of Marion; three sisters, Nell Linzy of Sturgis, Pearl George and Eva Nell Ramage of Salem; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Harris
SALEM, Ky. - Joseph William Harris, 79, died April 8 at his home.
He was a
member of Masonic Lodge No. 81 in Salem, served 22 years in the
U.S. Army and was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife, Bernice E. Harris of Salem; a son, Mark Harris of Salem; a daughter, Ginger Durst of Chicago; a stepdaughter, Beverly Sirls of Benton; a brother, Jack Harris of Florida; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Greg Harris; a sister, Katherine Belt; two brothers, George Harris and Jay Harris; and his parents, Homer Harris and Flora Vole Harris.
Funeral services were held
April 10 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East officiating.
Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
April 4 issue
Belt
Roy Leslie Belt,
53, of Marion, died March 30 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a
member of Hurricane Church.
Surviving are a son, Leslie Kyle Belt of Marion; his stepmother, Ruby Belt of Marion; a brother, Phillip Belt of Marion; two sisters, Dorothea Hodge and Anna Rae Porter, both of Marion; two stepbrothers, Bill Rice of Greenville, S.C., and Robert Rice of Marion.
Funeral services were held April 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Porter and Sis. Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.
Rhem
Margaret W. Rhem, 90, of Marion, died March 28 at Salem Springlake
Care Center.
She was librarian of the Crittenden County Public Library for 17 years and was a Kentucky Colonel.
She was the oldest member of First Presbyterian Church in Marion where she was an elder.
Surviving are a daughter, Peggy Howton of Marion; a son, James L. Rhem of Madison, Wis.; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rhem. Her parents were Dr. Louie F. and Margaret Waters.
Funeral services were held March 31 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Morrow officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Heilman
SALEM, Ky. - Funeral services for Eula Marie Heilman, 86, were
held March 31 at Boyd Funeral Home. She died March 28 at Livingston
Hospital.
Surviving are two daughters, Marie Whitworth of Salem and Jeanette Jones of Lola; four sons, Donald Robinson of Michigan, Ralph Heilman of Tinley Park, Ill., Albert Heilman of Chicago and Charles Heilman of Evansville; a sister, Mary McKeone of St. Charles; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Heilman, Sr.; a son, Vincent Heilman, Jr.; a daughter, Joanne Heilman; 12 brothers; and two sisters. Her parents were Bess Davis and Eda Teegarden Davis.
Funeral services were held March 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Boone
Larry Dale Boone, 52, of Marion, died March 29 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his mother, Jewel M. Penn of Marion; a stepfather, Orbin Penn, of Marion; a son, Randy Boone of Marion; three sisters, Vera Riley, Nancy Smith and Donna Lester, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon L. Boone; and a brother, Morris Boone.
Funeral services were held April 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Love
Katherine R. Love, 81, of Marion, died March 29 at Crittenden
County Convalescent Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist
Church.
Funeral services were held April 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, William Love of Port Orange, Fla.; two sisters, Edna Stallions and Georgia Taylor, both of Salem; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Liston Clark and Grace Patmor.
Brannam
SALEM, Ky. - Mitchell Brannam, 53, died March 30 at his home.
He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Surviving are his mother, Martha Brannam of Salem; two daughters, Sharon Reed of Smithland and Tammy Reed of Marion; a son, Gary Brannam of Bardwell; three brothers, Clifton Brannam of Arkansas, Monroe Brannam and Ronnie Brannam, both of Illinois; two sisters, Golda Riley of Marion and Kay Gorman of Illinois; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Brannam; and a son, Leon Brannam.
Funeral services were held April 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Max Hansen and Joel Cox officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
McClure
Rugina McClure, 55, of Marion, died April 2 at Salem Springlake
Care Center.
Surviving are two daughters, Margie Lanham of Marion and Paula Berry of Salem; two sons, Vernon McClure of Italy and Bruce McClure of Marion; her mother, Sarah Curnel of Marion; three brothers, Junior Curnel, Paul Curnel and Russell Curnel; two sisters, Phyllis Deore and Hazel Vasseur; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Curnel; and a brother, Eddie Curnel.
Funeral services were held
April 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips officiating.
Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
March 28 issue
Dickerson
PADUCAH, Ky. - Eugene
W. Dickerson, 70, died March 21 at Western Baptist Hospital. He
served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist
Church.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine Belt Dickerson of Paducah; two daughters, Ann Dickerson Quinn of Hopkinsville and Diana Dickerson Hall of Washington, D.C.; a son, Dan Dickerson of Cadiz; a brother, Wilford Dickerson of Decatur, Ill.; two stepsons, Robert Sanders and Ricky Sanders, both of Paducah; two stepdaughters, Tammy Sanders of Paducah and Penney Theurer of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a nephew, Gary Dickerson. His parents were Raymond John Dickerson and Maggie Elizabeth Mitchell Dickerson.
Funeral services were held at Boyd Funeral Home March 23 with Jim Lee officiating. Burial was in Maplelawn Cemetery in Paducah.
Lawrence
SALEM, Ky. - Funeral services for Gracey Evelyn Croft Lawrence,
86, were held March 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip
Sanders and Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Lola
Cemetery
Lawrence died March 20 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Christine Nelms of Lola and Geneva Williams of Marion; a brother, Doug Croft of Wyo.; several stepchildren; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Whitsell
CLAY, Ky. - Marlin Edward Whitsell, 87, died March 24 at Regional
Medical Center in Madisonville. He was retired from the Kentucky
State Highway Department.
Surviving are his cousin and caregiver, Ruth Lee Whitsell of Clay; three nephews and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gussie and James T. Whitsell.
Funeral services were held March 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.
Croft
PADUCAH, Ky. - Nona Maxine Croft, 76, died March 24 at Western
Baptist Hospital. Funeral services were held March 27 at Boyd
Funeral Home with Max Hanson officiating. Burial was in Hampton
Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Gery Martin of Paducah and Kenneth Martin of Princeton; two sisters, Wanita Quertermous and Eulene Lanham, both of Paducah; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Allen Croft; a son, Dexter Martin; a grandson, Gery Wayne Martin; four brothers; and her parents, Clayton Radcliff and Oda Quertermous Radcliff.
Croft
SALEM, Ky. - Carnella James Croft, 84, died March 26 at Salem
Springlake Care Center.
She was a Burna native and member of Old Salem Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, James A. Croft of Ledbetter; a sister, Willa Graham of Ledbetter; a brother, Rudell James of Raceland, Ky.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Croft; and a brother, Marvin James. Her parents were Horace James and Cordie Meeks James.
Funeral services will be held March 28 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman and Dr. Jerry Howard officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Sherer
TOLU, Ky. - Daryl Sherer, 43, died March 27 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by his mother, Anna Hayes Sherer of Tolu; four sons, Derek Sherer of Salem, Brandon Sherer of Smithland and T.J. and Barrett Sherer, both of Jasper, Ala.; a daughter, Natosha Sherer of Jasper; and a grandson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sherer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., March 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating.
Burial will be in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
March 21 issue
Pfunder
Orville Pfunder,
88, of Marion, died March 17 at Crittenden Hospital. He was instrumental
in helping start the Little League Baseball program in Marion.
He is survived by a cousin, Lloyd Furlong of Highland, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annabelle Pfunder.
Graveside services were held March 20 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. David Winders officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. William Catholic Church Building Fund, U.S. 641 South, Marion, KY 42064.
Slayden
SALEM, Ky. - Vera
Madry Slayden, 88, died March 16 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She attended Lola Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include a son, Douglas Slayden of Lola; a daughter, Mona Bebout of Lola; two sisters, Lama Wilson and Dorothy Shoemaker, both of Lola; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Slayden. Her parents were Millard and Ida Mae Watson Madry.
Funeral services were held March 19 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Fouts and Bro. Mike Snyder officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Guess
BALDWIN, Mo. - Graveside
services for Jane Katherine Guess, 74, formerly of Marion, were
held March 18 at Mapleview Cemetery with Dan Heaman officiating.
Guess died March 15 in Ellisville, Mo.
Clark
BLACKFORD, Ky. -
Alfred "Buck" Clark, 78, died March 13 at Regional Medical
Center in Madisonville.
He was a retired section foreman for a local railroad company and was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 881 in Wheatcroft.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Irene Clark of Blackford; a daughter Lisa VanCleve of Knoxville; two sons, Thomas Clark of Niagra, Ky., and Rickey Clark of Clay; two brothers, Melbourn Clark of Sturgis and Raymond Clark of Marion; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held March 16 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. Robert Phillips and Bro. Melvin Clark officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near Clay.
Heater
Jean Johnson Heater,
74, of Marion, formely of Sarasota, Fla., died March 13 at her
home.
Surviving are a daughter, Marsha Starnes of Marion; a sister, Gladys Franklin of Montgomery, Ala.; a brother, James Johnson of Orlando; two grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.
There will be no funeral services at Gilbert Funeral Home.
Gibson
James Calvin Gibson,
63, of Marion, died March 13 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by two brothers, Leonard Gibson of Sturgis and Darrell Gibson of Clay; three sisters, Mary Newcom and Carolyn Ashby of Clay, and Sue James of Sturgis; his stepmother, Flora Gibson of Sturgis; and a stepsister, Velda Schaffener of Sturgis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Franklin Gibson and Katie Odom Gibson; five brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services were held March 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.
Spees
SEMINOLE, Fla. -
Iola Spees, 87, died March 5 at Sun Coast Hospital. She was a
former resident of Carrsville and Rosiclare, Ill.
Surviving are two brothers, Donald Owen Spees of Dickson, Ill., and Emil Ray Spees of Carbondale, Ill.; a sister, Waneta Nord of St. Charles, Ill.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held March 15 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Cheever officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Easley
Virginia Alice Hughes
Easley, 91, of Marion, died March 18 at Salem Springlake Care
Center.
She is survived by three daughters, Maggie Sue Ames of Zionsville, Ind., Jerilyn May of Marion and Danielle Franklin of Princeton; three sons, Larry Easley and Keith Easley, both of Tolu and Noble Easley of Marion; a sister Mary Jim Alvis of Marion; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Easley; a son, Bruce Easley; a brother, Noble Hughes; and a sister, Ilene Whitham.
Funeral services were held March 20 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Phillips and Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marion Church of God, 334 Old Fords Ferry Road, Marion, KY 42064; Mount Zion Cemetery Fund, c/o Beverly Herrin, 3738 U.S. 60 East, Marion, KY 42064; or Salem Springlake Care Center, 509 N. Hayden Ave., Salem, KY 42078.
March 14 issue
Newcom
STURGIS, Ky. - Edwin G. Newcom, Jr., 65, died March 10 at Crittenden
Hospital. He was a member of Baker Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Newcom of Sturgis; four daughters, Chastity Newcom of Sturgis, Debbie Kosary of Chicago, Cindy Adams of Decovan, Ill., and Connie Parker of Benton; three sons, Edwin Newcom, Jr., of Calvert City, Edward Kosary of Chicago and David Newcom of Uniontown; his mother, Catherine Newcom of Benton; a sister, Verna York of Benton; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross Newcom; and a brother, Danny Newcom.
Funeral services were held March 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Frazier
HENDERSON, Ky. - Lena Drury Frazier, 85, formerly of Marion, died
March 10 at Medco Nursing Home.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty Pruitt of Henderson; a son, Bob Hayes of Somerset; a sister, Laura Franks of Brunswick, Ga.; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held March 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Marksberry
COVINGTON, Ky. - Funeral services for Harry William "Bill"
Marksberry, 76, were held March 11 at Allison and Rose Funeral
Home in Covington. Rev. Michael Sweeney officiated.
Marksberry died March 8 at St. Elizabeth North Hospital in Covington.
He was a
retired maintenance worker for National Distillery after 44 years
and a veteran of World War II.
He is survived by three sisters, Geraldine Beagle of Covington, Loraine Duncan of Independence and Kathleen Williams of Covington; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 10 at Boyd Funeral Home with burial in Asbridge Cemetery.
Hodge
Pearlean Hodge, 65, of Marion, died March 7 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Leon Hodge of Marion; her father, Marl Huff of Hindman; three sons, Rodney Duff of Hindman and David Story and Sam Story, both of Louisville; a daughter, Patricia Capito of Louisville; two brothers, Ivis Huff of Hindman and Vernil Huff of Marion; three sisters, Edna Jacobs and Ora Thornsberry, both of Hindman, and Lora Huff of Hazzard; and 10 grandchildren.
Graveside services were held March 12 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Young
BENTON, Ky. - Harold Wilson Young, Sr., 60,
died March 6 at his home. He was manager of Livingston County
Livestock, a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, a member
of the Cattleman's Association and a U.S. Army veteran.
Funeral services were held March 9 at Collier Funeral Home in Benton with Sean Niestreath officiating. Burial was in Wilson Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Cooper Young of Benton; his mother, Ina Mae Young of Sharp; a daughter, Debbie Lents of Calvert City; three sons, Daryl Young of Calvert City and Ronald Stice and Harold Wilson Young, Jr., both of Paducah; two sisters, Judy Young Niestreath of Paducah and Carolyn Smith of Gilbertsville; a brother, Jimmie Ray Young of Calvert City; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stilley Ray Young; and his biological mother, Merle Hooper Young.
Lindsey
WAVERLY, Ky. - Thomas Gordon Lindsey, 37, died Feb. 27. Funeral
services were held March 2 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Waverly,
where he was a member. Father Patrick M. Bittel officiated. Burial
was in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Anita Lindsey of Waverly; two daughters, Katie Lindsey and Emily Lindsey, at home; a son, Braden Lindsey, at home; his mother and stepfather, Rosemary and James Farmer of Marion; four sisters, Donna Parker of Marion, Rena Coerver of St. Louis, Patti Wilkins of Greenville and Kay McWorthy of Sturgis; and a brother, Jimmy Lindsey of Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Lindsey; and a sister, Marilyn Trail.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic School, St. Peter's Church or St. Anthony's Hospice.
Stevens
SALEM, Ky. - Paul E. Stevens, 42, died March 5 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Angie Stevens of Salem; two daughters, Miranda Stevens and Kristin Stevens, both of Salem; a son, James Stevens; two brothers, Richard Stevens of Marion and Kenneth Stevens of Nashville; two sisters, Carol Franks of Smyrna, Tenn., and Barbara Adams of Marion; two nieces; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emery and Jean Stevens; and a granddaughter, Angela Stevens.
Funeral services were held March 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Sivells and Rev. Jim Wring officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angie Stevens, 4733 S.R. 723, Salem, KY 42078 or to the American Cancer Society, 508 N. Main St., Marion, KY 42064.
Love
SMITHLAND, Ky. - Ralph George Love, 87, died
March 11 at Livingston Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Navy, serving in World War II.
Surviving are two sisters, Maude Tolley and Carrie Holman, both of Carrsville; a brother, James "Bob" Love of Smithland; nine nieces and seven nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. His parents were Joe Hickman and Toy Ramage Love.
Funeral services were held March 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Dossett officiating. Burial was in Lay Cemetery.
LeVan
SALEM, Ky. - Mildred Mitchell LeVan, 85, died March 11 at Livingston
Hospital.
She and her husband operated Burna Feed Company from 1945-1962. After her husband's death in 1962, she moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where she became co-owner of Mitchell Rubber Company. She retired in 1986 and returned to Salem. She was a charter member of the American Legion Post in Burna and a member of St. William Catholic Church.
LeVan is survived by a daughter, Sharon McDaniel; two brothers, Chester Mitchell of Covina, Calif., and Albert Mitchell of Carson City, Nev.; a sister, Bernadette Williams of Baton Rouge, La.; three grandchildren of Salem; and four great-grandchildren of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne LeVan; a brother; and a sister. Her parents were B.A. and Delphina Wurth Mitchell.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., March 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with burial in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
March 7 issue
Brown
PRINCETON, Ky. -
Mitchell J. Brown, 84, of Princeton, died March 1 at Caldwell
County Hospital.
He was a charter member of Northside Baptist Church in Princeton.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Pinnegar Brown of Princeton; three sons, Rick Brown of Paducah and Barry Brown and Frank Brown, both of Princeton; a sister, Verna Cannon Moore of Princeton; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.
His parents were Herman L. and Stella Crayne Brown.
Funeral services were held March 4 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Tommy Tackett officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northside Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 463, Princeton, KY 42445.
Hammonds
KUTTAWA, Ky. - Verna N. Hammonds, 80, of Lyon County, died March
1 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa.
She was a member of Lewistown Christian Church and a retired boarder at Princeton Hosiery mill.
Surviving are two sons, Kenneth Hammonds and Eddie Hammonds, both of Princeton; three daughters, Audrey Harris of Lexington, Janie Towery of Caldwell County and Tina Lamb of Eddyville; three brothers, Pat Peek of Marion, Ill., Mark Peek of Princeton, Talmadge Peek of Red Bluff, Calif.; two sisters, Vera Smiley of Dawson Springs and Vida Holt of Princeton; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Hammonds; four brothers, Doyle Peek, Chester Peek, Cecil Peek ad Rev. Hayden Peek; a sister, Essie Summers; and a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Hammonds. Her parents were John Urey and Octa McGowan Peek.
Funeral services were held March 3 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Richie McKinney and Rev. Gary Peek officiating. Burial was in Lance Nichols Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Gainey
LEDBETTER, Ky. - Funeral services for Chester
Devoid Gainey, 80, of Ledbetter, were held March 5 at Boyd Funeral
Home. Bro. Willie Guess officiated. Burial was in Cothran Cemetery.
He died March 2 at his home.
Gainey, a veteran of World War II, died March 2 at
his home. He was a member of the 291 Infantry Regiment and was
shot and captured in 1945 by the Germans. He was a prisoner of
war for six months. He was honored during a ceremony in Miami
at the war's end during which he received a Purple Heart medal
from Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. After his military career, he
was a truck driver, making his last run at age 80.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Mina Mae Gainey of Ledbetter; five daughters, Mona "Becky" Lanier of Decatur, Ill., Sandra Krenn of Kalamazoo, Mich., Joyce McKinney and Judy Sexton, both of Ledbetter, Tammy Noles of Smithland; three sons, Bobby Gainey and Will Gainey, both of Grand Rivers, and David Gainey of Ledbetter; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
His parents were Lillie Perry Gainey and James W. Gainey.
Lindsey
WAVERLY, Ky. - Thomas Gordon Lindsey, 37, of Waverly, died Feb.
27. Funeral services were held March 2 at St. Peter's Catholic
Church in Waverly, where he was a member. Father Patrick M. Bittel
officiated. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Anita Lindsey of Waverly; two daughters, Katie Lindsey and Emily Lindsey, at home; a son, Braden Lindsey, at home; his mother, Rosemary Farmer of Marion; four sisters, Donna Parker of Marion, Rena Coerver of St. Louis, Patti Wilkins of Greenville and Kay McWorthy of Sturgis; and a brother, Jimmy Lindsey of Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Lindsey; and a sister, Marilyn Trail.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic School, St. Peter's Church or St. Anthony's Hospice.
Jennings
BURNA, Ky. David Wayne Jennings, 36, of Burna, died Feb.
26 in Henderson.
Funeral services were held March 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wring officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother, Martha Odom of Henderson; his father, Carl Jennings of Burna; three sisters, Darlene Adams of Clay, April Guthrie of Evansville and Jennifer Odom of Henderson; a brother, Charlie Odom of Henderson; a grandmother, Naomi Eskew of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and one niece and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, C.D. Eskew and Will and Gertrude Jennings.
James
SALEM, Ky. - Funeral services for Kenny Ray James, 45, of Salem,
were held March 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating.
Burial was in Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
James died Feb. 27 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
He was employed by Ohio Valley Marine Co., of Henderson.
Survivors include his father, Gilbert James of Salem; three brothers, Greg James, Bobby James and Jamie James, all of Salem; and two nieces.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Guess James; and a brother, Roger James.
Stevens
SALEM, Ky. - Paul E. Stevens, 42, of Salem, died March 5 at Crittenden
Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Angie Stevens of Salem; two daughters, miranda Stevens and Kristin Stevens, both of Salem; two brothers, Richard Stevens of Marion and Kenneth Stevens of Nashville; two sisters, Carol Franks of Smyrna, Tenn., and Barbara Adams of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory and Jean Stevens.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., March 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Sivells and Rev. Jim Wring officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angie Stevens, 4733 S.R. 723, Salem, KY 42078 or to the American Cancer Society, 508 N. Main St., Marion, KY 42064.
February 28 issue
Kirk
Newton Paris Kirk, 80, of Marion,
died Feb. 24 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of
Tyner Chapel Church Independent and attended Cave Springs General
Baptist Church. He was a former Marion Police officer, and retired
after 20 years as fire chief at the Earl C. Clements Job Corps.
Center. He also retired after 15 years as a bus driver for the
Crittenden County School District. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Navy, serving in World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Kirk of Marion; three daughters, Brenda Foster of Burna, Linda Myrick of Marion and Rhonda Horack of St. Louis; a son, Robert Kirk of Marion; and a sister, Mary Anna Kirk of Springfield, Mo.; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Mae Kirk; and a brother, Sherman Kirk.
Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Shaffer
Roberta Frances Moxley Duncan Chittenden Shaffer, 81, of Marion,
died Feb. 22 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member
of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.
Survivors include seven sons, Cecil Duncan of Collinsville, Ill., Kenneth Duncan of Mountain View, Wyo., James Duncan and William Duncan of Marion, Douglas Duncan of Lewisburg, Randy Chittenden of West Memphis, Ark., and Robert Chittenden of Evansville; three daughters, Pauline Nichols of Providence, Peggy Reed of Eddyville and Gail Reed of Marion; a sister, Christeen Cowan of Lincoln, Ill.; a brother, Jepetha Moxley of Burna; 36 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Freman Duncan; her second husband, James Barney Chittenden; her third husband, James Shaffer; a son, Louis Ray Chittenden; a brother; a sister; and three grandchildren. Her parents were John Given and Catherine Moxley.
Funeral services were held Feb. 24 at Boyd Funeral Home with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Moore
Lillie Mae moore, 78, of Marion, died Feb. 23 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Ann Lynn and Carlene Binkley, both of Marion; three sons, Archie Walker of Houston, Paul Walker of Henderson and James Walker of Bowling Green; a sister, Mary Meeks of Marion; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Feb. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
McKinney
Funeral services for Marie Ada McKinney, 99, of Newburgh, Ind.,
formerly of Marion, were held Feb. 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home
with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
McKinney died Feb. 21 at Woodlands Convalescent Center in Newburgh.
She is survived by a two sisters, Hester Nunn and Dorothy Lockhart, both of Marion; a granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman McKinney; and a daughter, Naoma Nixon.
Drennan
Geneva Drennan, 81, of Marion, died Feb. 23 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Drennan of Marion; three daughters, Marcia Davidson, Marilyn Travis and Madeline Henderson, all of Marion; two sisters, Vivian Hayes of Seymour, Ind., and Lucille Zimmerman of Vine Grove; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Carlton Drennan, Jr.; a brother, Herbert Sullivan; and a sister, Verna Gregory.
Funeral services were held Feb. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Lathem officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Spurrier
Mary Aladine Spurrier, 85, of Marion, died Feb. 23 at Crittenden
County Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she was pianist for 30 years.
Surviving are a son, Don Spurrier of Marion; a daughter, Dana Mullins of St. Genevieve, Mo.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Feb. 25 at Rosebud Cemetery with Rev. David Frisby officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hodge
Hayden "Doc" Hodge, 84, of Marion, died Feb. 26 at Crittenden
Hospital.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Keith Hodge of Marion; a daughter, Linda Yandell of Marion; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Hodge; and a son, John Hodge.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Feb. 28 (today) at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Watson and Rev. Norman Harmon will officiate with burial in Union Cemetery.
February 21 issue
Brown
William
O. Brown, 76, of Marion,
died Feb. 15 at Caldwell County Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran
serving in World War II and a member of the American Legion Post
No. 111. He served 33 years as a police officer for the City of
Marion where he also served as Chief of Police.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Brown of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Feb. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Whites Chapel Cemetery, c/o Juanita Hobbs, 3531 U.S. 60 West, Marion, KY 42064.
Wittman
Lena Ruth Wittman, 77, of Evansville, formerly of Marion, died
Feb. 15 at her home.
Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Brantley officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, James Wittman of Evansville; a daughter, Mary Jane Floyd of Las Vegas; four brothers, David Austin Cook, Percy Lee Cook and Ira W. Cook, all of Marion, and Joe Herrin Cook of Vincennes, Ind.; four sisters, Louise Weldon of Newburgh, Ind., Doris Brantley of Marion, Janet St. Clair of Owensboro and Martha Kirk of Dawson Springs; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Marshall David Walden, and her first husband, Harry Walden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, c/o Rebecca McConnell, 508 N. Main Street, Marion, KY 42064.
Stone
Harold Winfred Stone, 74, of Princeton, W.V., formerly of Marion,
died Feb. 14 at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, W.V.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran,
a former teacher at Lanse Creuse High School in Clinton Township,
Mich., and former director of vocational education at the Pankow
Career Center in Clinton Township.
He is survived by a daughter, Susan Novikoff of Princeton, W.V.; a sister, Helen Jo Guess of Princeton, Ky.; five grandchildren; and a niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by a son, Carl Layman Stone; a sister, Clara Etta Howerton; and a nephew.
Funeral services were held Feb. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Repton Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 235 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.
Harville
Annie L. Harville, 91, of Wilson County, Tenn., formerly of Fredonia,
died Feb. 13 at Crittenden Hospital.
Harville was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Caldwell County and worked at several businesses in Fredonia before her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Harville.
Her parents were Will and Dottie Cunningham Trammel.
Funeral services were held Feb. 16 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Ken Cummins officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Woodall
Funeral services for Helen Geneva Blakey Woodall, 87, of Georgetown,
were held Feb. 18 at Johnson's Funeral Home in Georgetown. Burial
was in Berea Church Cemetery at Russellville.
Woodall, a retired elementary and high school teacher, once lived and taught in Crittenden County. She died Feb. 15 at her home. She was a native of Russellville and was a member of Penn Avenue Baptist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Surviving are a son, James Robert Woodall of Wilson, Wyo.; two daughters, Sherrie Stidham of Sadieville and Mary Lowell of Georgetown; a brother, George Blakey of Palm City, Fla.; a sister, Ella Jean Clarke of Boulder, Colo.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by a son, Paul A. Woodall.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the S.C. Senior Citizens Center or the South Dakota Indian Childrens Mission c/o Rev. A. L. Davis, 1412 Milwaukee Street, Rapid City, S.D., 57701.
Moore
Funeral services for Doris Jane Moore, 63, of Marion, were held
Feb. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating.
Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Moore died Feb. 17 at her home.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Martha Stinnett of Dycusburg, Nancy Lampert of St. Anthony, Ind., Patsy Luebbehusen of Ferdinand, Ind., and Donna Seay of Kuttawa; two sisters, Patsy Hutchcraft of Evansville and Iva Roll of Wisconsin; a brother, Tommy Franklin of Salem; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Moore; two sisters, Mary Ann Franklin and Laverne Hackney; two brothers, Carson Franklin and Billy Franklin; and her parents, Curtis and Lelia Franklin.
Brasher
Puella Brasher, 85, of Hammond, Ind., formerly of Marion, died
Feb. 18 at Community Hospital in Munster.
She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church for 60 years where she taught the women's Sunday school class for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Brightwell of Hammond; a son, Elton "Satch" Brasher of Cape Coral, Fla.; a sister, Naomi Ward of Hobart, Ind.; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Feb. 22 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial will be in Seven Springs Cemetery.
Blackburn
Funeral services for Nancy Blackburn, 69, of Princeton, will be
held at 11 a.m., Feb. 22 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev.
Ken Cummins officiating. Burial will be in Asher Cemetery in Caldwell
County.
Blackburn died Feb. 18 in Princeton.
She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and was a ward clerk at Caldwell County Hospital.
Surviving are two sons, James R. Blackburn of Fredonia and Lee Blackburn of Princeton; a brother, Robert Pruett of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper C. "Jack" Blackburn; two sons, Matthew Clifton Blackburn and Andrew Kevin Blackburn. Her parents were James and Euna Vernon Pruett.
Alexander
James Francis Alexander, 76, of Marion, died Feb. 17 in Tuscan,
Ariz. He was a member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
Piney Cemetery Board of Directors and an honorary member of the
Local No. 37 Asbestos Workers Union in Evansville.
Survivors include a son, Marc Alexander of Paducah; three sisters, Mary Irene Croft of Salem, Martha Dixon of Licking, Mo., and Sarah Ford of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John W. Alexander. His parents were Ercel and Annabel Alexander.
Funeral services and visitation will be held at the Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located seven miles east of Marion on Ky. 506. Rev. Wendell Ordway and Rev. Cortis Hill will officiate the service at 2 p.m., Feb. 23. Burial will be in Piney Fork Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Piney Fork Cemetery Fund, c/o Rev. Cortis Hill, 9 Weldon Road, Marion, KY 42064.
February 14 issue
Teer
William Glenn Teer,
80, formerly of Marion, died Feb. 10 in Flint, Mich., at the home
of his caregivers, Linda and Rolland McGinnis.
A World
War II U.S. Army veteran, Teer served as a heavy mortar crewman
and rifle sharpshooter in defense of the Panama Canal Zone. He
also served in the European Theatre during the final days of the
war and the ensuing occupation after Germany's defeat. He was
a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Michigan.
He was a retired machinist with General Motors in Flint, Mich., and a member of the local United Automobile Workers Union.
He is survived by two sons, William Noah Teer of Monroe, Mich., and Michael Glenn Teer of Sandwich, Ill; four sisters, Birdie Farmer, Helen Cullen and Betty Tabor, all of Marion, and Katherine Fowler of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Tom Teer of Marion and Forrest Teer of Robards, Ky.; and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Teer and R.C. Teer, and his parents, Ed and Gussie Teer.
Graveside services with military rites were held Feb. 13 at Mapleview Cemetery with Bro. Tim Baker officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
Tabor
Joseph C. Tabor, 74, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Feb. 10.
Tabor, born
in Marion, was a non-commission officer for the U.S. Air Force
for 23 years and served in the Vietnam War, and later was an electrical
engineer for American Industrial Corp., for 20 years, retiring
in 1992.
He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 495 and the VFW Post No. 7119.
Funeral services will be held Feb. 14 at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Funeral Home in Indianapolis. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Surviving are his wife, Petra Bibalda Tabor of Indianapolis; three daughters, Charlotte Kerschner and Ginger Tabor, both of Indianapolis, and Maria Graham of Shirley, Ind.; two sons, Peter C. Tabor and Joel Tabor, both of Indianapolis; two brothers, Charles Tabor of Minneapolis, Minn., and Gerald Tabor of Morganfield; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Gladys Barnes Tabor of Marion.
Ornduff
Mary Isabell Barger Ornduff, 85, of Smithland, died Feb. 10 at
Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by her daughter, Erma Perrin of Panama City Beach, Fla.; a son, Nick Ornduff of Salem; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.A. "Catfish" Ornduff; a sister; and her parents, Byrd Brown Barger and Lucy Condacy Robinson Barger.
Funeral services were held Feb. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Cheever officiating. Burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery.
Byers
Margaret Thomas Byers of Lake Wales, Fla., died Jan. 25 in Ponta
Gorda, Fla.
Surviving are a son, Jim Thomas of Ponta Gorda; two brothers, D.H. Stalion and Buddy Ray Stalion, both of Marion; a granddaughter; and two great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, J.V. Thomas and Bill Byers of Muncie, Ind.; three brothers, Herschel Stalion, Max Stalion and Billy Dan Stalion; her stepmother, Pauline Stalion and her parents, Hurse and Rose Moore Stalion.
Burial was in Muncie, Ind.
Willoughby
Funeral services for William Glenn "Hardy" Willoughby,
76, of Marion, were held Feb. 12 at Mexico Baptist Church. Rev.
Rodney Groff officiated. Burial, including military graveside
rites, was in Mexico Cemetery.
Willoughby died Feb. 9 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
He was a
member of Mexico Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy,
serving in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Willoughby of Marion; a son, James G. Willoughby of Dixon; two brothers, Oliver Willoughby of Jackson, Mich., and James J. Willoughby of Louisville; and one grandson.
Vasseur
Robert Vasseur, 58, of Cadiz died Feb. 6 at his home.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was a member of South Land Baptist Temple in Paducah and a farmer.
Surviving are two brothers, David Vasseur of Smithland and Frank Vasseur of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy Vasseur, Charlie Vasseur and Ray Vasseur; four sisters, Ruth Ann Vasseur, Barbara Nell Vasseur, Ruth Farley and Susie Cross; and his parents, Napoleon Vasseur and Mildred Rickman Vasseur Ford.
Kirk
W.A. Kirk, 85, of Salem, died Feb. 5 at Salem Springlake Care
Center.
Surviving are a sister, Kathryn Stone of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Perleen Kirk; two sisters; a brother; and his parents, Allen Kirk and Fannie Fuller Kirk.
Funeral services were held
Feb. 8 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Rice officiating.
Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
February 7 issue
Doom
James Doom, Jr.,
30, of Marion, died Feb. 1 at his home.
He was a former employee of LWD in Calvert City, and a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church and Dycusburg Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Doom of Marion; two sons, Alex and Austin Doom, at home; his mother, Wanda Doom of Marion; his father, James Doom, Sr., of Marion; a brother, Russell A. Doom of Marion; a sister, Pamela R. Walker of Grand Rivers; his stepmother, Mary Louise Doom of Marion; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Okie Cole and Frank Cole of Marion; six stepbrothers and stepsisters; and his grandmother, Ruby Blake of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rayburn and Lossie Mae Doom, and grandfather, Oman Blake.
Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Howton, Rev. Kenny Bowman, Rev. Robert Blake and Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.
Clark
Dorothy Woodall Clark, 82, of Marion, died Feb. 3 at Salem Springlake
Care Center. She was a member of Marion Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, Marion Woman's Club and Crittenden Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, J. Carlton Clark of Marion; three daughters, Jeanne Lynn of Marion, Sharon Miles of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Jayne Hill of Madison, Tenn.; two brothers, Allen Woodall of Mexico and Curtis Woodall of West Palm Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Feb. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Ferguson, Rev. Joseph M. Jones and Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fund, 235 W. Bellville Street, Marion, KY 42064.
Maxfield
Longtime Cadiz businessman, civic leader and funeral director
Chastine Vance Maxfield, 75, died Feb. 4 at his home following
an extended illness.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Feb. 7 at Goodwin Funeral Home, with Revs. Phillip Salmon and Andy Buckingham officiating. Burial will follow in East End Cemetery. M. Thomas Davis will deliver a eulogy.
Maxfield was born in Crittenden County on March 7, 1926 the son of Isaac Newton and Ina Ialeen Adams Maxfield.
Maxfield began his career in 1951 with Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz and remained there 41 years, retiring in 1992 and selling the business to John R. Vinson, III.
He was a graduate of John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science.
A corporal
in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II, he fought in the
battle of Iwo Jima and the Occupation of China. He was a member
of Cadiz Baptist Church and extended a hand of warmth to churches
throughout Trigg County.
"Chat," as he was known to his friends, was a charter member of the Rotary Club and also the Cadiz Civitan Club where he had served as President. He was a 50-year member and former commander of American Legion Post No. 74 and was service officer for 28 years. He was a charter member of Veteran's of Foreign War Post No. 7890, holding lifetime membership.
A former member of Cadiz-Trigg County Chamber of Commerce, he served as board member, and was honored in 1991 as Citizen of the Year. He served on the Library Board of Directors, Trigg County Draft Board and the Cadiz Federal Public Housing Commission. In the 1960s, he served as chairman of the Trigg County March of Dimes, prior to the development of the Salk Vaccine. He was a member and past Master of Cadiz Masonic Lodge No. 121, F. & A. M., member of Ophelia Chapter No. 55, Order of the Eastern Star, Rizpah Temple, Swigert Chapter No. 40, R.A.M., Cadiz Shrine Club, Scottish Rite and 32 Degree Mason.
In 1973, he received the Conservation Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Conservation from the Crittenden County Conservation District.
He was a member of the Kentucky Funeral Directors Association, Western Kentucky District Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Martha Doom Maxfield of Cadiz; and a daughter, Judith C. Maxfield Bilyeu of Nashville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Eugene "Jack" Newton and Louis Vernon Maxfield.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Cadiz Baptist Church or the American Lung Association.
January 31 issue
Rushing
Funeral services for Katherine M. Rushing, 66, of Marion, were
held Jan. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Groff officiating.
Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Rushing, a member of Mexico Baptist Church, died Jan. 22 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Sharp of Salem; two granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
Rushing was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rushing; and a son, Robert Rushing.
Rogers
Wilma Rogers, 85, of Marion, died Jan. 21 at Crittenden County
Convalescent Center.
Surviving are two sons, Jerry Burton of Equality, Ill., and Robert Burton of Florida; two daughters, Carol Ringold and Debbie Shewcraft, both of Florida; a brother, Clarence Jennings of Salem; a sister, Christine Driver of Fredonia; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Rogers; and a sister. Her parents were Leslie and Ardell Jennings.
Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Turner
Funeral services for Emily Turner, 7, of Uniontown, were held
Jan. 25 at Uniontown Baptist Church. Rev. Chris Reynolds officiated.
Burial was in City Cemetery in Uniontown.
Turner died Jan. 23 at Methodist Hospital in Union County.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Tammy and Keith Curnel of Uniontown; her father and stepmother, Greg and Amy Turner of Sturgis; three sisters, Kaylynn Curnel of Marion and Kali Mayes and Maggie Turner, both of Sturgis; a brother, Alex Turner of Sturgis; grandparents, Albert and Betty Turner of Morganfield, Katie and Tim Duncan of Morganfield, Tommy and Jackie Lovell of Morganfield, Vernon Clevidence and the late Shelby Jean Clevidence of Uniontown and Donnie and Jeannie Curnel of Marion; great-grandparents, Lorene Thomas of Henderson, Nancy Barger of Morganfield, Alan and Charlene Borah of Morganfield, Reva and Leroy Lovell of Morganfield, D.C. and Grace Loveless of Marion, the late Sam and Ella Clevidence and the late Aubrey and Ina Guess.
January 24 issue
Swinford
Anna L. Swinford,
61, of Marion, died Jan. 18 at Crittenden Hospital. She attended
Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, James Swinford of Marion; three daughters, Karen Swinford, Donna Swinford and Kim Swinford, all of Marion; a son, Steve Swinford of Marion; two brothers, Harold Glore of Dixon and William "Bill" Glore of Sebree; two sisters, Jonell Shearin of Indianapolis and Mary Stone of Henderson.
Funeral services were held Jan. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Bill Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Millikan
Funeral services for Al James "Pepper" Millikan, 82,
of Marion, were held Jan. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Mike
Jacobs, Rev. Robert Phillips, Rev. David Winders and Rev. Roger
Holloman officiated. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.
Millikan,
who died Jan. 18 at his home, was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church and earned a Purple Heart for his service in World War
II.
Surviving are his wife, Mary K. Millikan of Marion; two sons, James "Clim" Millikan of Eddyville and Willie "Dubby" Millikan of Export, Pa.; seven daughters, Elissa A. Fulton of Mayor, Ariz., Kay Jacobs of Frances, Brenda Millikan, Rita Lynch, Patricia Sisco, Donna Herron and Dana Berry, all of Marion; two brothers, Orlin Millikan of Marion and Ed Millikan of Michigan; five sisters, Sally Tabor of Marion, Mary Butry, Lea Winegar and Anna Icke, all of Missouri, and Clara Belle Green of Wisconsin; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant child, three great-grandchildren, a brother and a sister. His parents were Carroll and Iva Millikan.
Hatfield
Funeral services for Alma R. Hatfield, 79, of Marion, were held
Jan. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with David Williams and Rev. Wayne
Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Hatfield, a member of Marion Church of Christ, died Jan. 20 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Hatfield of Marion and Rick Hatfield of Louisville; two daughters, Linda McCormick of Lexington and Cathy Miller of League City, Texas; a brother, Cecil Richardson of Louisville; a sister, Willie Finnell of Lexington; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Hatfield; a son, David Hatfield; and a brother, Walter Richardson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marion Church of Christ, 546 W. Elm St., Marion, KY 42064; or to the American Cancer Society, 508 N. Main St., Marion, KY 42064.
Householder
Evans Householder, 87, of Morganfield, died Jan. 19. Funeral services
were held Jan. 21 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with
Bro. Tom Kirby officiating. Burial was in Boxville Cemetery in
Union County.
Surviving are two daughters, Jennie Summers of Morganfield and Carolyn Ware of Clay; two sons, Jim Householder of Sullivan and David Householder of Marion; two sisters, Lyle Wright of Evansville and Edna Householder of Henderson; two brothers, Elmer Householder of Glendale and Audrey Householder of Morganfield; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Grove Church of Christ.
Guess
Christal Guess, 94, of Hobart, Ind., died Dec. 10. Funeral services
were held Dec. 13 at Rees Funeral Home in Hobart with Rev. David
R. Webb officiating. Burial was in Blake Cemetery in Portage.
Guess lived in Hobart, Gary and the Glen Park area for 59 years.
She is survived by two sons, Lonnie Guess of Centre, Ala., Col. Arlin Guess of Fort Polk, La.; a daughter, Willa Fletcher of Hobart; a sister, Elizabeth Manus of Dycusburg; 17 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Guess; two sons, Calvin Guess and Leon Guess; and a daughter, Violet.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherds Home for the Handicapped, 1805 15th Ave., Union Grove, Wisc. 53182.
Rushing
Funeral services for Katherine M. Rushing, 66, of Marion, will
be held at 10 a.m., Jan. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Rodney
Groff will officiate. Burial will be in Mexico Cemetery.
Rushing, a member of Mexico Baptist Church, died Jan. 22 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Sharp of Salem; two granddaughters; three great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
Rushing was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rushing; and a son, Robert Rushing.
Johnson
Mamie Croft Johnson, 91, of Salem, died Jan. 20 at Rivers Bend
Retirement Community in Kuttawa. She was a member of Pleasant
Grove General Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Jan. 24 at Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church with Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are four daughters, Jo Ann McDonald of Phoenix, Ariz., Thelma Boyle of Snowflake, Ariz., Sharon Babb of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Patsy Brown of Marion; three sons, C.V. Hurst of Gilbert, Ariz., Phillip Hurst of Moulton, Ala., and Tommy Hurst, Jr., of Marion; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Tommy Hurst, Sr., and her second husband, Albert Owen Johnson; a grandchild, James Michael Hurst; three brothers; and three sisters. Her parents were William Thomas and Dora Patillo Croft.
McMican
Robert Edwin McMican, 80, of Marion, died
Jan. 21 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Marion Baptist
Church, the American Legion Post No. 111 and Rotary International.
McMican was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta McMican of Marion; two sons, Bob McMican of Atlanta and Monte McMican of Victorville, Calif.; a brother, Don McMican of Allen Park, Mich.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
January 17 issue
Crider
Graveside services
for Benjamin Harry Crider, 73, of Marion, were held Jan. 13 at
Piney Fork Cemetery with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Gilbert
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Crider died Jan. 13 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Surviving are his wife, Rose Crider of Marion; two sons, Ken Crider and Ben Crider, both of Marion; a daughter, Rose Ann Brasher of Marion; a sister, Olga Lowry of Owensboro; and three grandchildren.
Ordway
Vernetta Ordway, 80, of Marion, died Jan. 11 at Western Baptist
Hospital.
Funeral services were held Jan. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum and Rev. Wendell Ordway officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie Ordway of Marion; a brother, Al Winters of Marion; a sister, Pauline Rushing of Marion; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Johnson
Mabel Viola Johnson, 91, of Salem, died Jan. 15 at Salem Springlake
Care Center. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Wanda Goldsberry of Crown Point, Ind., and Vilaine Stegall of Smithland; a son, Harry Johnson Jr., of Gilbertsville; two stepdaughters, Jackie Shirtz of Fredonia and Helen Lewis of Marion; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.
Johnson was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Jennings; her second husband, Harry Johnson, Sr.; a daughter, June Owen; a step-daughter, Dorothy Hardin; 11 brothers and sisters. Her parents were Charles A. and Eliza Jane Fletcher.
Funeral services were held Jan. 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Charles Brantley officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
January 10 issue
Hosick
Funeral services for Willard Casper Hosick, 83, of Smithland,
were held Jan. 8 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Norman Mathis
officiating. Hosick died Jan. 5 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
He was a
member of Salem Church of Christ, the American Legion Post in
Burna and a 46-year member of Carrsville Lodge No. 812. He was
a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy's Construction
Battalion. He was retired from SKW in Calvert City.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Beatrice Chittenden Hosick; two sons, Casper Dwight Hosick and James Russell Hosick, both of Smithland; two brothers, Walzie Hosick and Carl F. "Tommy" Hosick, both of Salem; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters; four brothers; and his parents, Stella Watson Hosick and Marion Hosick.
Holman
Elsie Edmonds Holman, 68, of Ledbetter, died Jan. 5 at Livingston
Hospital.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Russell Joe Holman, Jr.; two daughters, Vickie Wood of Fort Irwin, Calif., and Rita Ray of Ledbetter; four sons, Terry Holman of Smithland, Jerry Holman of Grand Rivers, Charles Holman of Metropolis, Ill., and Gary Holman of Smithland; two sisters, Charlene Riley of Smithland and Avanell Fisher of Paducah; a brother, Charles Edmonds of Smithland; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchilden; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Martha Edmonds; twin sons Ronnie and Lonnie Holman; a brother, Everett Rhea; and a sister, Edith Lynch.
Funeral services were held Jan. 9 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Bush and Rev. Kenny Downs officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.
Rayburn
Maurice Rayburn, 85, of Lola, died Jan. 3 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are a daughter, Tiffany Rayburn Boswell of Palm Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren; and a niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Rayburn and Francis Lax Rayburn.
No funeral or memorial services are planned. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Fond memories or stories may be sent to Tiffany Rayburn Boswell, 3281 Monet Drive, Palm Beach, FL 33410.
Wood
Private graveside services officiated by Dr. Darrell Clarke were
held recently for Warren G. Wood, 75, of Marion. He died Dec.
30 at Palm Bay Community Hospital in Palm Bay, Fla.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Wood was
a World War II veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper.
He was a member of Salem Masonic Lodge No. 81 and the Second Baptist
Church of Chicago Heights, Ill. He retired from Pyro Mining Company
and served on the Crittenden County Airport Board.
Surviving are his wife, Marlene Wood of Marion; four daughters, Linda Costolo of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Patricia Jones of Magnolia, Ill., and Brenda Buchanan and Toni Wood, both of Wenona, Ill.; two sons, Steven Wood of Marion and Warren K. Wood of Owensboro; two brothers, John Wood of Marion and R.P. Wood of Madisonville; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elva Wood; and a sister, Jean Enzer.
Quertermous
Funeral services
for James Quertermous, 80, of Fredonia, were held Jan. 7 at Lakeland
Funeral Home in Eddyville with Dr. Jerrell White and Rev. Jeff
Devine officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Quertermous died at his home Jan. 11. See related story page 3A.
He was a
retired farmer and U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a
member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Surviving are his wife, Dottie Robertson Quertermous; a son, John Quertermous of La Place, Ill.; a daughter, Cathy Peterson of Savoy, Ill; two stepsons, Curt Phelps of Crayne and Todd Phelps of Fredonia; a stepdaughter, Sandra Brockmeyer; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Brockmeyer Quertermous; brothers; and sisters. His parents were John Franklin and Josie Dalton Quertermous.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to any charity.
Winders
Clarence Eugene Winders, 84, of Marion, died Jan. 7 at his home.
Surviving are two sisters, Charlene Belt of Rosiclare, Ill., and Loise Winders of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
January 3 issue
Hendrick
Funeral services for Edward Harrison Hendrick, 89, of Hampton,
were held Dec. 29 at Boyd Funeral Home. Bro. Charles Bryan officiated.
Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Hendrick,
a member of Hampton United Methodist Church, died Dec. 22 at Lourdes
Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Cairo, Ill.,
the Royal Arch Masons of Metropolis, Ill., was a Kentucky Colonel
and served 30 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant.
Surviving are two sisters, Evelyn Lygon of Lebanon, Pa., and Rebia Tapley of Cairo, Ill.; a brother, Bernie Hendrick of Horn Lake, Miss.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burney Hancock Hendrick and Nellie Railey Hendrick; two brothers, Floyd Hendrick and Paul Hendrick; and a sister, Mary Johnson.
Kinslow
Tom Kinslow, 64, of Princeton, died Dec. 30 at Caldwell County
Hospital. He was a retired purchasing agent for Johnson Controls.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Princeton.
Surviving are his wife, Patsy Burchett Kinslow; a son, Morgan Kinslow of Benton; three daughters, Debbie Kinslow of Hopkinsville, Kim Kinslow of Paducah and Melissa Conner of Marion; a sister, Julia Schleff of Louisville; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William Jackson Kinslow; and his parents, Morgan Lee Kinslow and Anna Frances Jackson Kinslow.
Funeral services were held Jan. 2 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Mickey Quinton officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Hobbs
Nellie J. Hobbs, 66, of Tolu, died Dec. 27 at her home.
Graveside services were held Dec. 31 at Hurricane Cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Diane Leatherwood of Bessmer, Ala., Gloria Jean Waters of Evergreen, Ala., and Michelle Brown of Madisonville; a stepdaughter, Carla D. Tinsley of Crayne; three sons, Phillip McFerrin of Evergreen, Ala., Bobby Joe Hallman of Navarre, Fla., and James Hallman of Brookwood, Ala.; a brother, Phillip Marcum of Rockford, Ala; a stepson, Rodney Hobbs of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Hobbs and Roy Hallman; and a grandson, Logan Hobbs.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Watson
James O. Watson, 81, of Marion, died Dec.
31 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Marion United Methodist
Church and the American Legion Post No. 111 in Marion. He was
a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna Fox of Marion; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabel Watson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Jan. 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.
Sutton
Mable Sutton, 86, of Eddyville, died Jan. 1 at Rivers Bend Retirement
Center in Kuttawa. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church
and the Fairview Homemakers Club.
Surviving are four sons, Stacy Sutton of Crittenden County, Leon Sutton of Eddyville, Babe Sutton of Lyon County and Rex Sutton of Ashland; two sisters, Laurelle O'Daniel of Lyon County and Lieuvena Shaw of Haile, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Sutton; a brother, James O'Daniel; two sisters, Blanche Cherry and Almerine McNeely; and her parents, J.W. "Watt" O'Daniel and Myrtle Griggs O'Daniel.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 3 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Jeff Devine and Rev. Jerrell White officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.