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Obituaries from 2005

DECEMBER 29, 2005 ISSUE

McIntosh
BURNA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Walter T. McIntosh, Sr., 93, were held Dec. 23, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Bennie Chandler officiated, with burial in Hampton Cemetery.
McIntosh died Dec. 20 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was employed by Central State Hospital for 45 years.
Surviving are three sons, Walter T. McIntosh, Jr., of Burna, Eddy McIntosh of Mount Washington and Wendall McIntosh of LaGrange; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; his wife, Juanita Turner McIntosh; and his parents, Minor and Myrtie Tomlinson McIntosh.
Memorials may be made to Hampton Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 22, Hampton, KY 42047.

Truitt
Ruby Truitt, 86, of Marion, died Dec. 25, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. She was a 49-year member of the Eastern Star and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Services were Dec. 28 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Tom Easley officiating. Burial was in Green's Chapel in Crittenden County.
Surviving are two great-nieces, Donna Lauderdale of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and Diane Kelley of Dale, Ind and other great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Belt
SPRING HILL, Fla. ­ Funeral services for Scott Belt, 39, formerly of Morganfield, were held Dec. 28, 2005 at Whitsell Funeral Home. Belt died Dec. 22 at Oakhill Medical Center in Brooksville, Fla. Rev. Randy Stallings officiated. Burial was in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
He was a registered nurse and had worked for Home Health in Union County and had also worked in the ER in Evansville and Henderson.
Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Belt of Spring Hill; his mother, Linda Ricketts Taylor and stepfather Wesley Taylor of Owensboro; his father, Harlan Belt and stepmother Judy Belt of Marion; a daughter, Jesse Belt at home; a son, Sam Belt at home; a sister, Lisa Lovell Evans of Owensboro; two half brothers, Sean Belt and Chad Belt, both of Marion; and three nephews.

Bennett
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Velda Rhea Bennett, 80, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 27, 2005.
She was a member of Highview Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Jim Bennett of Houston, Texas and Clinton Bennett of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Billy Malcom of Louisville and Paul Malcom of Crayne; and a sister, Edna Vaughn of Louisville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Murrel Bennett. Her parents were Earl and Zula Malcolm of Crittenden County.
Services are at 1 p.m., on Dec. 29 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville with burial to follow in Highland Memory Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.

James
Earl Frazer James, 95, of Marion, died Dec. 23, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Imogene Stout James; and two stepsons, Alan Stout and Keith Stout, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Amy Weldon James. His parents were J.J. and Cora Bell James.
A memorial service was held Dec. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064 or to Fohs Hall, Inc., P.O. Box 1, Marion, KY 42064.

Harris
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Services for Joseph P. Harris, 27, were Dec. 23, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Chris Wooley officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
He died Dec. 19 at his home.
Surviving are his mother, Sandra Chesnut of Paducah; a sister, Crystal Jordan Goode of Lancaster; two grandmothers, Sue Tabor of Paducah and Jean Harris of San Antonio, Texas; a step grandmother, Bernice Harris of Benton; a niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Gregory Harris; and two grandfathers, Silas Tabor and Joseph Harris.

Rector
MADISONVILLE, Ky. ­ Kenneth Franklin Rector, Sr., 46, died Dec. 22, 2005 at Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Local 207 Union in Paducah.
He is survived by his mother, Daisy Mae Alexander Rector; a daughter, Jennifer Lucille Messamore of Madisonville; a son, Kenneth Franklin Rector, Jr., of Madisonville; six sisters, Judy Crunk of Madisonville, Gail Cook and Sherry Rector, both of Central City, Rhonda Whitfield of Madisonville, Felicia Wright of Mortons Gap and Chrystal Combs of Madisonville; two brothers, Bobby Rector of Eddyville and Jimmy Rector of Sebree; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Delano Rosevelt Rector.
Services were Dec. 24 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Burial was in Onton Cemetery in Onton.

Woodall
Mattie Willene Woodall, 85, of Marion, died Dec. 24, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Watson officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.
Survivors include five sons, Arnold Douglas Woodall and Maurice Woodall, both of Marion, John William Woodall of Joy, Larry Woodall of Eddyville and Oliver Clinton Woodall of Kuttawa; two daughters, Linda Gilland of Fredonia and Lana Sisco of Marion; a brother, J.B. Oliver of Newburgh, Ind., a sister, Wanda Caddick of Evansville; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Houston Woodall; a granddaughter, Lori Perkins; a grandson, John Woodall, Jr.; and two brothers. Her parents were William Otto "Jack" and Liddie Grace Brasher Oliver.

Collins
Gary W. Collins, 71, of Marion, died Dec. 20, 2005 at Princeton Health Care Manor.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Jan. 7, 2006 at Marion Church of Christ. Rev. Bill McCormick will officiate. Funeral Director Services of Symsonia is in charge of arrangements.
Collins was a member of Marion Church of Christ, was a retired truck driver, and an U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Guiula Judy Collins of Marion; a son, John Collins of Benton; two daughters, Laurie Weygandt of Canton, Ohio and Tracey Kunstek of Lakemore, Ohio; five grandchildren; one step grandchild; and two step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. and Annie Horne Collins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Blackburn
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. ­ Joseph "Joe" Blackburn, 53, died Nov. 29, 2006. Services were Dec. 2 at J.C. Kirby & Son in Bowling Green. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.  He was the parts manager for Bowling Green International Truck & Trailer. He was a member and elder of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, youth leader and videographer, coached Little League and church league baseball and played on the church league. He was also active in the church meals program.
Surviving are a daughter, Kim (Brian) Cowles and Brandon Blackburn, both of Bowling Green; three brothers; Ronnie (Nancy) Landreth of Marion, Eddie (Shirley) Landreth of Fredonia and Tommy Blackburn of Bowling Green; a grandson, Evan Cowles of Bowling Green; a niece, two nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, 1212 Ashley Circle, Suite 1, Bowling Green, KY 42104 or The Bowling Green Cumberland Presbyterian Church, for The Meals Program, 807 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marc and Wanda Blackburn, and a nephew, Jeff Landreth.

Walker
Lillian E. Walker, 86, of Marion, died Dec. 18, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She attended Marion Church of Christ.
Services were Dec. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Bill McCormick officiated.
Surviving are a brother, William R. Heines of Marion; a niece and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Walker; and a sister.

Jones
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Chester Jones, 92, died Dec. 15, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Dec. 18 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Rev. C.C. Brasher and Rev. Brent Lee officiated. Burial was in Landrum cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Minnie Jones; two sons, James Jones of Smithland and Lee Jones of Grand Rivers; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Bessie Jones; and a brother, Forest Jones.
McDowell
Cleo McDowell, 73, of Marion, died Dec. 17, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Louise McDowell of Marion; five sons, Michael McDowell, Perry McDowell, Mark McDowell and David McDowell, all of Marion and Wayne McDowell of Henderson; three sisters, Vada Duncan of Marion, Peggy McDowell of Tulsa, Okla., and Polly Chandler of Sturgis; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services were Dec. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Roger Waters officiated. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery.

Driver
PORTAGE, Ind. ­ Clifton Garth Driver, Sr., 64, died Dec. 17, 2005 at the Canterbury Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Valparaiso, Ind. He was the owner and operator of Driver & Son Concrete.
He is survived by 13 children, Clifton (Kim) Driver Jr. of Lake Station, Ind., Greg (Barb) Driver of Portage, Ind., Jeff (Karen) Driver of Murray, Terry Driver of Portage, Ind., Belinda (Tony) Campbell of Fredonia, Shana (Jeff) Duncan of Henderson, Tammy Driver of Marion, Shandra (Tommy) Williams of Marion, Garth Clifton (Kristi) Driver of Portage, Ind., Lucas Parish of Marion, Ill., Randy (Tammy) Cowsert of Marion, Candy (Stony) Mills of Marion and Carol Thomas of Marion; 39 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers, Ralph (Ronna) Driver of Knox, Ind., Faron (Tabitha) Driver of North Judson, Ind., Kamen Driver of Murray; six sisters, Dean Neighbors of Murray Viva (Charles) Tinsley of Hopkinsville, Brenda (Mike) Davis of Old Hickory, Tenn., Starr (Tom) Lewellyn of Murray, Rebecca Conger of Marion and Detra (Jerry) Campbell of Marion; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Ryan Driver; and four sisters, Verna Driver, Thelma Sexton, Glyna Sanders and Gloria Blackmon. His parents were Allie Ray and Nellie Gladys (Knight) Driver.
Funeral services were Dec. 21 at the Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, Portage, Ind. Burial was in McCool Cemetery in Portage.
A local memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 31 at Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Donations may be made to the Hebron Church Cemetery Fund.

Jones
SALEM, Ky. ­ Services for Aubrey Radcliffe Jones, 92, were Dec. 21, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery.
Jones, a member of Paradise United Methodist Church, died Dec. 10 at his home.
Surviving are three daughters, Elsa Irene Moore of Mesquite, Texas, Ruby Lee Reeves of Decatur, Texas and Stella Mae Jones of Salem; a son, Clifton L. Jones of Mesquite, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle M. Dinsmore Jones; five brothers; and two sisters. His parents were Robert Lee and Amanda Johnson Jones.

Jones
Katherine Sue Jones, 52, of Marion, died Dec. 15, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member and co-pastor at Miracle Word Church in Salem.
Surviving are her husband, William "Billy" Jones of Marion; two daughters, Dana (Mike) Doom and Kayla Jones, both of Marion; her mother, Edna Evelyn Wilson of Salem; a brother, Blan Wilson, Jr., of Sharpe; three sisters, Mona Gay Swinford of Frankfort, Lois Rhea chittenden of Lola and Darlene Hunter of Salem; and a granddaughter, Callie Doom of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her father, Blan Wilson, Sr,; a sister; and a brother.
Services were Dec. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Baldock officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.

Hart
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Mary Virginia Hart, 81, died Dec. 15, 2005 at New Harmonie Healthcare in New Harmony, Ind. Services were Dec. 17 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Rev. Frank McCallum officiated. Burial was in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield.
She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Morganfield.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Walter of Evansville and Kay Greenwell of Uniontown; a son, Keith Hart of Marion; a sister, Margaret Stone of Sturgis; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.G. Hart; two brothers, William Harness and Fred Harness, Jr.; and two sisters, Emma McGree and Dorothy Murrell.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Gilland
Ola Mae Gilland, 84, of Marion, died Dec. 10, 2005 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was a member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Carolyn (Harold) Cannon of Marion, Ola Rhea Crider of Marion, Elaine (Ronnie) Shinall of Marion and Connie Gilland of Fredonia*; three sons, Vernon (Linda) Gilland of Fredonia, Paul Gilland of Fredonia and Dwight Gilland of Paducah.; 12 grandchildren, Kim George, Suzanne Eberle, Gina Brown, Greg Crider, Tricia Gage, Jonathan Gilland, Rhonda Shinall, Keith Shinall, Jayson Gilland, Michael Gilland, Patrick Gilland and Jennifer Starnes; several great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gilland; a daughter, Faye George; and two granddaughters, Lori Perkins and Carol Ann Hughes. Her parents were Charles and Lillie Mae Barnes.
Funeral services were Dec. 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Tim Burdon officiated. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
*Connie Gilland died Dec. 14. See obituary that follows.

Gilland
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Connie Gilland, 55, will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 16, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
Gilland died Dec. 14 at Crittenden Health Systems.
Surviving are a son, Jayson (Teresa) Gilland; three sisters, Carolyn (Harold) Cannon, Ola Rhea Crider and Elaine (Ronnie) Shinall, all of Marion; three brothers, Vernon (Linda) Gilland and Paul Gilland, both of Fredonia and Dwight Gilland of Paducah; two grandchildren, Dakota Gilland, Alyssa Gilland; three step-grandchildren, Nikki Odom, Nathan Odom and Natalie Odom; two step great-grandchildren, Nolan Odom and Hannah Posten.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Faye George; and her parents, Ray and Mae Gilland.

Byler
Barbara N. Byler, 76, of the Amish community in Crittenden County, died Dec. 12, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are four daughters, Alta Miller, Cora Miller and Sarah Byler, all of Marion, and Emma Miller of Dover, Del; seven sons, Joseph Byler of Dover, Del., Allen Byler, Enoch Byler and Marvin Byler, all of Fredonia, Penn., Rudy Byler of Charlotte Mich., David Byler of Marion and Paul Byler of Wyoming, Del.; 87 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 9 a.m., Dec. 16 at David R. Byler's residence in the Amish community. Burial will be in the Amish Community Cemetery.

Drennan
Hazel C. Drennan, 82, of Marion, died Dec. 11, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Services were Dec. 13 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Tim Baker and Rev. Rob Ison officiated. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are a daughter, Winona Woodside of Marion; a son, Roger Drennan of Marion; a sister, Betty Teague of Providence; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Drennan; a son, David W. Drennan; and her parents, Elmer and Letha Gold.

Phelps
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Vivian Phelps, 95, died Dec. 10, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services were Dec. 12 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Don Phelps and Rev. Curtis Franklin officiated. Burial was in Asher Cemetery.
Surviving are six sons, Marion Ivy Phelps, Darrel "Buzz" Phelps and Billy Ray Phelps, all of Fredonia, Jerry Phelps of Lexington, Rev. Don Phelps of Sturgis and Doug Phelps of Lyon County; two daughters, Nancy Huffstutter of Princeton and Margie Carner of Lyon County; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Reginald Phelps, a sister, a brother and a granddaughter. Her parents were James Ivy and Novella Clift Moore.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, c/o Sharlon Wigginton, 3121 Hwy. 902 East, Fredonia, KY 42411 or to the Asher Cemetery Fund, c/o Sharon Rowland, 360 Flynns Ferry Rd., Fredonia, KY 42411.

Henry
HERNANDO, Fla. ­ Jennie Lee Henry, 73, formerly of Dycusburg, died Dec. 11, 2005 at her home. She was a retired production worker for Continental Can in Gary, Ind.
Surviving are her husband, Russell Louie Henry of Hernando; a daughter, Kathy Henry of Tallahassee; two brothers, Ben Hall of Lake Station, Ind., and John Hall of Eddyville; a sister, LaVerne Jamriska of Sarasota, Fla.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Chastine Reece, DeGarth Reece, Allen Reece and Gaylen Hall.
Services are at 11 a.m., Dec. 15 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

May
Lillian Cox May, 94, of Marion, died Dec. 10, 2005 at her home. She was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church, the retired teachers associations of Indiana and Kentucky and was past president of the Eastern Kentucky University Alumni Association.
Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Iddings of Marion and Betty Steele of Sikeston, Mo.; six grandchildren, Beth Steele of New Castle, Ind., Keith (Caryn) Steele of Marion, Jo Ann Steele of Indianapolis, Ind., Carolyn (Scott) Parker of Denver, Colo., Jonathan (Jana) Iddings of Bowling Green and Amy Iddings of Marion; five great-grandchildren, Shawn Steele and Chelsea Steele, both of Marion, Zach Parker, Sam Parker and Meg Parker, all of Denver, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Charles May; three brothers; and three sisters. Her parents were Preston R. and Nettie Boulware Cox.
Services were Dec. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Hardin Hosey and Rev. Jamie Baker officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deer Creek Baptist Church, 69 Deer Creek Church Rd., Marion, KY 42064; or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304 Salem, KY 42078.

Tedford
SALEM, Ky. ­ Services for Zell Tedford, 91, were Dec. 11, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Fouts officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
She was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are three sons, Tom (Darlene) Tedford of Salem, John Tedford of Salem and Don Tedford of Newburgh, Ind.; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Tedford; two sons, Bobby Gene Tedford and Bill Tedford; and a sister, Velaine Clayton. Her parents were Rufus Harry Elder and Myrtie Farmer Elder.

Bradburn
CHESHIRE, Conn. ­ Virginia Meadows Bradburn, formerly of Princeton, died Dec. 2, 2005 at Southington Care Center.
Surviving are a son, H. Benjamin Bradburn of Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Elizabeth Ellen Bradburn-Assoian of Wayne, Pa., and Carol Ann B. Celella of Cheshire; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services were Dec. 10 at Mapleview Cemetery. Morgan's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southington Care Center Tranquil Passages Program, 45 Meridan Ave., Southington, CT 06489.

Hart
HENSHAW, Ky. ­ Dora Mae Hart, 81, died Dec. 10, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center.
Services were Dec. 12 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Burial was in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gilliam Wright and Gladys Collins; and three brothers, Sellars Hart, Russell Hart and L.G. Hart. Her parents were George Russell and Eura Hart.

Hall
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Lloyd L. Hall, 87, died Dec. 14, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 55 years. He was the recipient of a 63-year membership pin from the Ohio River Baptist Association.
Surviving are two sons, Billy Ray Hall and Robbie Hall, both of Joy; a daughter, Marie Hall Patterson of Paducah; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Marie Adams Hall; two sons, Larry Dale Hall and Jesse "Popeye" Franklin Hall; a sister; a great-grandchild; and his parents, Jesse Marion Hall and Mary Alice Dunning Hall.
Services are at 1 p.m., Dec. 16 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Wring and Rev. Gary Murray will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.

DECEMBER 8, 2005 ISSUE

Jacobs
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Martha Jane Hall Jacobs, 64, died Dec. 1, 2005 at her home. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Paul David Jacobs; five sons, Neal Hall of Crittenden County, Jerry Jacobs of Webster County, Robert Hall of Crittenden County and Douglas Hall of Webster County and John Angles of Webster County; four daughters, Effie Schindley and Deveda Vailes, both of Caldwell County, Janie Gant of Crittenden County and Vanessa Harris of Jackson, Miss.; a brother, James Wright of Wheatcroft; four sisters, Kathy Jones of Marion, Ann Brinkley of Fredonia, Mary McVay of Lisman and Mamie Herndon of Kuttawa; 36 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble Herman Hall; two sisters, Annita Harris and Zola Wright; and her parents, Terry James and Frances Haney Wright.
Services were Dec. 3 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Eddyville with Rev. Bobby Lady officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Dunn's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ingram
CROSSVILLE, Ill. ­ Methel Roxie Ingram, 89, died Nov. 29, 2005 at White County Medical Center Hospital in Carmi, Ill. Services were Dec. 3 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville.
Ingram was a member of the Methodist church in Crossville, was a musician and was a member of an evangelical quartet for many years.
Surviving are two sons, Larry Ingram of Rockville, Md., and Ed Ingram of Chalfont, Pa.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garcia Ingram; and her parents, Charles and Ella Bolen Bryan.

Little
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Helen Little, 89, were Dec. 4, 2005 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Rev. Roger Waters and Rev. David Little officiated. Burial was in Lola Cemetery in Livingston County.
Little died Dec. 1 at Caldwell County Hospital.
She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins in Crittenden County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Little; two brothers, Jack Little and Zin Little; a sister, Mildred "Mill" Butler; and her parents, Antoni Peters and Valentine Johns Peters.

Cannon
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Services for Cleatus Cannon, 92, of the Shady Grove community, will be at 1 p.m., Dec. 8, 2005 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Cannon died Dec. 5 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Evansville.
She is survived by a son, James "Sonny" Cannon of Evansville; a sister, Wilma Jamors of Tell City, Ind.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a niece, Brenda Benton of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cannon; her parents, Presley G. and Alma Imboden Baker; and a granddaughter, Kathy Cannon.

Hughes
Cleo Hughes, 95, of Marion, died Dec. 3, 2005 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was a member of Piney Fork Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a son, Charles Hughes of Evansville; two sisters, Annie Duke Lanham of Weirsdale, Fla., and Lavern Davidson of Detroit, Mich.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Nora Moran and her husband, Earnest Hughes.
Graveside services were Dec. 6 at Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Cortis Hill officiated. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DECEMBER 1, 2005 ISSUE

Pyse
ERIE, Ill. ­ Vernon Pyse, 78, died Nov. 27, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton. Services will be Dec. 1 at the Erie Christian Church where he was an active member. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Gibson Funeral Home in Erie is in charge of arrangements.
Pyse served in the U.S. Navy and owned and operated Morrison Cattle Company in Erie and in Crittenden County for over 40 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Diana Beck of Galesburg, Ill., Debbie Pyse of Falmouth, Jody DeBow of Erie and Julie Vaughn of Prophetstown, Ill.; three sons, John Pyse, Jamie Pyse and Jeremie Pyse, all of Erie, Ill.; three sisters, Vernabelle Klosterman of Sterling, Phyllis Siperly of Rock Falls and Marilyn Malmanger of De Witte, Iowa; his first wife Betty Dobbers; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Bonnie; a daughter, Jeanne; a grandson David and two brothers. His parents were Fred and Margaret Buikema Pyse.

Millikan
MARENGO, Ill. ­ Services for Mally Marie Millikan, 18, will e at 2 p.m., Dec. 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bro. Gordon Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery.
Millikan died Nov. 25.
Surviving are her parents, Robert Clifford and Sally Shacklee Millikan of Marengo; three brothers, Michael Millikan of Henderson, Mark Millikan and Max Millikan, both of Marengo; her grandparents, Mildred Shacklee of Marengo and Thelma Millikan of Marion; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by grandparents William "Bill" Shacklee and James "Buster" Millikan.

Hughes
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ­ Carla Rose Longee Hughes, 35, died Nov. 26, 2005. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd's Funeral Home.
Surviving are her mother, Verlynn F. Longee of Wapato, Wash.; her husband, Keith Hughes; foster parents Bill and RoseAnn Davis and Debra Milligan of Montana; four daughters, Cassandra "Cassie" Ann Hughes, Katherine "Katie" Rose Hughes, Gabrielle Lauren Hughes and Marrylynn Lee Hughes, all of Marion; four brothers, Eugene A. Longee, Patrick W. Longee Mitchell, Robert G. Longee and Errol W. Longee; three sisters, Kimberly D. Longee, Elsie E. Longee and Tashina F. Longee.
She was preceded in death by her father, Aaron G. Martin; two brothers, Michael R. Longee Mitchell and Aaron J. Longee; and grandparents William Howard Taff Longee and Elsie L. Lone.

Winters
Funeral services for Nora Helen Winters, 81, of Marion, were Nov. 30, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. She died Nov. 27 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
She is survived by two sons, Rev. Larry Yates and Rev. Wayne Winters, both of Marion; a sister, Frankie McDonald of Princeton; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Harley and Irene Gass Kirk; and her husband, William L. Winters.

Watson
LOLA, Ky. ­ Pearl Myrick Watson, 94, died Nov. 24, 2005 at River's Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa. She attended Lola Pentecostal Church.
Services were Nov. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, James A. Myrick of Salem; two sisters, Christine Shewcraft of Marion and Muriel Roach of Salem; three grandchildren, Tracy Myrick of Lola, Linda Brooks of Smithland and Sherry Lanning of Lola; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Brooks and Kristin Brooks of Smithland and Chad McCormick of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Myrick; her second husband, Harry Wayne Watson; a son, Paul G. Myrick; and a sister, Eddylean Riley. Her parents were George Kimsey and Bertha Adams Kimsey.

Linzy
STURGIS, Ky. ­ Services for Roger Linzy, 84, were Nov. 26, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Linzy was a member of the Frances Liberty Lodge No. 580, was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Crittenden County Lions Club, a lifelong member of the Republican party, was former chairman of the Crittenden County Republican Party and was of Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Gilland Linzy; three daughters, Linda Asbridge of Salem, Becky Linzy of Paducah and Amanda McMain of Marion; four sons, Roger Dale Linzy of Americus, Ga., David Linzy of Salem, Steve Linzy of Sullivan and Timothy Linzy of Murray; three sisters, Mary LeFan and June Heffington, both of Dycusburg and Juanita Green of Kuttawa; two brothers, Lafe Linzy of Marion and Jerry Linzy of Evansville; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; and his parents, Ray and Vada Ralston Linzy.

Elder
Una Louise Elder, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 25, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Crayne Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Barfield of Marion and Ruth Foster of Royal Oak, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Harris of Pine Bluff, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Melvin Clement Bigham; her husband, Shelton Elder; a brother; and two sisters.
Services were Nov. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Harvey Lynn Elder officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Marshall
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Beverly L. Marshall, 39, died Nov. 24, 2005.
She was a cook for Tennessee Valley Towing Co.
Surviving are her mother, Louise Marshall of Ledbetter; three sisters, Linda Marshall of Ledbetter, Betty Faye Little of Desoto, Mo., and Martha Wilke of Belknap, Ill.; a brother, Bob Marshall of Salem; seven nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tilford L. Marshall.
Services were Nov. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Grimes officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Martin
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Mary Martin, 85, died Nov. 29, 2005 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a retired nurse and member of Highland Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Jim Martin of Henderson and Bill Martin of Booneville, Ind.; two daughters, June Stone of Henderson and Pat Johnson of Princeton; a sister, Margaret Mills of Sun City, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Martin. Her parents were Snowden and Amma Robinson Davis.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 1 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Blackford Cemetery in Webster County.

Turley
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Wanda Turley, 62, died Nov. 23, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Pamela Ruth Walker of Grand Rivers; a son, Rusty Doom of Dycusburg; two brothers, Robert Blake of Eddyville and Ronald Blake of Marion; a sister, Mechelle Little of Fayetteville, Tenn., and her fiance, Harold Knight of Kuttawa.
She was preceded in death by a son, James M. Doom; a sister, Cheryl Blake; and her parents, Omen and Ruby Blake.
Services were Nov. 26 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Robert Blake officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.

Herran
Colt E. Herran, 16, of Marion, died Nov. 27, 2005.
He was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was a junior at Crittenden County High School and was a member of Crittenden County FFA.
Surviving are his parents, Jim and Nancy Herran of Marion; two brothers, Wesley Herran and Tommy Herran, both of Eddyville; two sisters, Stephanie Herran Irish of Denver, N.C., and Shannon Cobb of Paducah; his grandmother, Jane McWorthy of Hazeville, N.C.; and several nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Herran.
Services were held Nov. 30 at Rocket Arena at Crittenden County High School with Rev. Tony Perryman, Rev. Harold Grace and Rev. Barry Cullen officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Crittenden County FFA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Attn.: Larry Duvall, 519 1/2 W. Gum St., Marion, KY 42064.

Boone
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Services for Ashley Nicole Boone, 18, were Nov. 26 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Lowrence officiating.
She died Nov. 22 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and was an employee of Livingston Health Care Systems.
Surviving are her mother, Ethel Boone of Grand Rivers; her father, Sam Boone of Burna; grandparents June Jamieson of Henderson and Harold Boone of Grand Rivers; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by grandparents T.E. and Wilma Montgomery and one aunt, Daphne Ramage.

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Farmer, 101 
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Zela Ann Steele Farmer, 101, were  Nov. 20, 2005 at Murray City Cemetery. Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.
Farmer died Nov. 18 at Rivers Bend Retirement Center in Kuttawa. She was a retired bookkeeper for a heating and air conditioning company, was a member of Kuttawa United Methodist Church and attended Mason Chapel United Methodist Church in Calloway County for several years.
Surviving are a son, Mike Farmer of Fredonia; three grandchildren, Michele Edwards of Crittenden County, Jacqui Kearns of Nicholasville and Ashley Schnittker of Bloomington, Ind.; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Farmer; and two brothers, George Steele and Jack Steele. Her parents were Almer and Mattie Stubblefield Steele.
Memorial contributions may be made to the O.K. Patton Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 648, Eddyville, KY 42038.

Shouse
STURGIS, Ky. ­ A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 27, 2005 for Dr. W. Bennett Shouse, formerly of Marion.
Shouse died Oct. 27 at his home.
Services will be held at the Monroe Street Kiwanis building in Sturgis.

NOVEMBER 17, 2005 ISSUE

Witherspoon
Dwight E. Witherspoon, 53, of Marion, formerly of Sturgis, died Nov. 12, 2005 at his home.
He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Louise Witherspoon of Blackford; a daughter, Dusty D. Witherspoon of Marion; and a brother, Brenton Dan Witherspoon of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Eldon Witherspoon; and a sister, Jimmie Carlisle.
Services were Nov. 16 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster County.

Nunn
Services for Cleo Nunn, 94, of Marion, were Nov. 12, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Nunn died Nov. 10 at Southgate Health Care Center in Metropolis, Ill.
Survivors include a sister, Gladys Jackson of Corona, Calif.; two brothers, Thomas Nunn of Boonesboro, N.C., and J.C. Nunn of Danville, ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Rudell Nunn, Roy Nunn, Kevil Nunn, Donald Nunn and Freeman Nunn. Her parents were Marshall and Lucy Yandell Nunn.

Miller
Services for Eldora M. Miller, 1, were Nov. 11, 2005 at the David Byler residence in the Amish Community of Crittenden County.
Miller died Nov. 8 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are her parents, Mervin and Susan Miller; a sister, Lou Ann Miller; and grandparents William and Alta Miller and Ervin and Ada Yoder, all of Marion.

Croft
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Services for Bennett Ray Croft, 72, were Nov. 8, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Wright officiated services. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Croft died Nov. 6 at Lourdes Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Croft of Paducah; a daughter, Gail Palmer of Smithland; three sons, Avery H. Croft of Paducah, Kevin Ray Croft of Ledbetter and Steven Allen Croft of Paducah; a sister, Shirley Redd of Salem; a brother, Carol Croft of Salem; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Williamson. His parents were Alfred Henry and Ada Pearl Curnel Croft.

Nesbitt
Charles Ray Nesbitt, 33, of Marion, died Nov. 4, 2005 at his home. He attended Lola Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Sherrie Nesbitt of Marion; two sons, Jamie Pierce and Jimmy Jenkins, both of Marion; three sisters, Donna Harrell of Jackson, Tenn., Missy Orendoff of Morgantown and Rachel Tabor of Marion; his parents, Cathy and Joe Nesbitt of Marion; and two grandmothers, Cora Nesbitt and Opal Pigg, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Summer Jo Nesbitt; two grandfathers; and an uncle.
Funeral services were Nov. 8, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Bellamy officiated. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.

Spurlock
CALDWELL COUNTY, Ky. ­ Mary Florence Spurlock, 87, died Nov. 3, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a retired seamstress from Princeton Hosiery Mill and was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Nov. 6 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Bro. John Benton and Bro. Jerry Thurman officiating. A eulogy was delivered by Daniel Cook. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty Sue Dunbar of Caldwell County and Sylvia Thurman of Crittenden County; a brother, Kenneth Cotton of Princeton; two sisters, Eula Mae Forsythe of Caldwell County and Hattie Jean Haney of Princeton; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Ray Spurlock; five brothers, Clint, Homer, Sam, Jim and Henry Cotton; and a great-granddaughter, Grace Thurman. Her parents were Bina and Ambie Steger Cotton.

Newcom
LAPORT, Ind. ­ Delmer Lee Newcom, 73, died Nov. 2, 2005. He was born in Crittenden County and lived in Hobart, Ind., before moving to Laport. He was a Korean War veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Joan Newcom; a brother, Glenn Newcom of Louisville; three sisters, Mary K. Newcom Chandler of Sturgis, Elwanda Newcom McDowell of Marion and Janey Newcom Syers of High Ridge, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard Newcom and Leonard Newcom; and his parents, Joseph and Wanda Marvel Newcom.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Brown
Elliott James Robert Brown, infant son of Shelbie Caraway Newberry and James Brown of Marion, died Nov. 1, 2005 of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Surviving in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents Michael Medina and Sheila Fraliex; paternal great-grandmother Mary Louise Brown; two brothers, Michael Brown of Princeton and Dustin Caraway of Dawson Springs; three sisters, Robbie Caraway of Princeton and Justice Brown and Monica Brown, both of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Robbie Caraway; maternal great-grandparents Dorothy and Shelburn Caraway; and paternal great-grandfather Mitchell Henry Brown.
Services were Nov. 5, 2005 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Lott officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.

Conger
Roberta Scott Conger, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 1, 2005 at McKendree Village Healthcare in Hermitage, Tenn.
Graveside services were Nov. 4 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are three daughters, Phyllis Wood and Carolyn Guess, both of Springfield, Tenn., and Diana Trask of Marion; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Lee and George Scott; her husband, Frank Conger; and a son, Frankie Conger.
Memorials may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 224 W. Bellville, Marion, KY 42064.

Kirk
TILINE, Ky. ­ Stephanie Peek Kirk, 53, died Oct. 28 in a car accident on U.S. 60 near Smithland. She was a member of Groves Chapel Methodist Church and was a senior English teacher and writing resource coordinator for Livingston County. She was co-director of Purchase Area Writing Project and past president of the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English.
Surviving are her husband, Larry Kirk; a daughter, Rachel. (David) Gavin of Lexington; a son, Drew Kirk of Morrisville, N.C.; a sister, Valerie Albert of Woodstock, Ga.; three brothers, Richard Peek, Jr., and Stuart Peek, both of Tiline, and Monty Peek of Ocean Springs, Miss.; her mother, Barbara L. Peek of Tiline.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Peek, Sr.
Services were Oct. 31 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Chuck Ladd and Rev. Andy Bryan officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephanie Kirk Memorial Scholarship, c/o Purchase Area Writing Project, MSU Foundation, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071.

Shouse
ROBARDS, Ky. ­ Dr. W. Bennett Shouse, 61, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 27, 2005 at his home.
He was a retired veterinarian who had an office in Marion for many years.
He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Reyes of Lakewood, Colo., and Sunny Osborne of Ledbetter; a son, Scott Shouse of Costa Rica; a sister, Evelyn Meacham of Sturgis; two brothers, Coleman Shouse of Greenville, S.C., and Stephen Shouse of Sturgis; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Henderson County, Drury Lane, Henderson, KY 42420.

Cummings
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Services for Jessica Cummings, 24, were Nov. 1 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Phillip Sanders officiated. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
She died Oct. 28 in a car accident on u.S. 60 near Smithland.
Surviving are her parents, Valerie Farris of Smithland and Dennis Cummings of Paducah; two children, Nathan McDowell of Reidland and Kyren Rozwalka of Marion; a sister, Lora Wood of Smithland; maternal grandparents Robert and Alice Walker of Hampton; and paternal grandparents Sammy and Brenda Pollard of Dawson Springs.

Manning
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Chris Manning, 48, died Oct. 25, 2005 at North Western Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was a native of Greenville N.C.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, an employee of Zeiss Meditec in medical equipment sales. He received a bachelor of science from East Carolina State University. He was a board member of the Pregnancy Support Center, member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes where he was secretary and a former member of the Greenville N.C., JCs.
He is survived by his wife, Michele Ramage Manning, formerly of Marion; a daughter, Shelby Manning of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a son, Davis Manning of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, J.B. and Helen Ramage of Murfreesboro, formerly of Marion; numerous cousins and aunts.
Services were Oct. 30 at Calvary Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.
Memorials may be made to the Pregnancy Support Center in Murfreesboro.

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Lanham
LEXINGTON, N.C. ­ Graveside services for James Franklin "Jim" Lanham, 63, were Oct. 21, 2005 at Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Jonathan Davis officiated.
Lanham died Oct. 18 at Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.
He was an employee of Cardinal Container of Lexington, N.C., and was a member of Servant's Heart Ministries. He served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Humphrey Lanham; his mother, Dorothy Lanham of Marion; six daughters, Stacey Flahardy of Henderson, Misty Fulk of Thomasville, N.C., Kathy Lanham of Lexington, N.C., Dawn-Dee Tracy and Tammy Marie Wolf, both of Carmi, Ill., and Shannon Snipes of Kansas City, Mo.; five sons, Joseph Franklin Lanham, Anthony Eugene Lanham, James Matthew Lanham, Steven Wayne Lanham and Richard Allen Tracy, all of Lexington, N.C.; a sister, Jeanie Harris of Marion; four brothers, Joseph Lanham, Jerry Lanham, Ricky Lanham and Billy Lanham, all of Marion; 33 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Banks
Services for Margaret H. Banks, 75, of Marion, were Oct. 20, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Starrick officiated with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Banks died Oct. 18 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Ronald Banks of Eddyville; three sisters, Gladys Riley and Effie Nell Paris, both of Marion, and Lemma Walker of Pacific, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Banks; her longtime companion John Hobbs; five sisters; three brothers; and her parents, Millie and Otis Harnice.

Millikan
James C. "Clem" Millikan, 50, of Marion died Oct. 23, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. Services were Oct. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Donnie Howton officiated with burial in Frances Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hazel Millikan of Marion; three sons, Eddie Millikan, Wayne Millikan and Thomas Millikan, all of Marion; a brother, Willie Millikan of Export, Penn.; six sisters, Kay Jacobs of Frances, Brenda Millikan, Rita Lynch, Patricia Sysco, Donna Herron and Dana Berry, all of Marion; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Al James and Mary Kathryn Millikan; and a granddaughter, Miracle Faith Angel Millikan.

DeMoss
MADISONVILLE, Ky. ­ Hiram Glenn DeMoss, 52, died Oct. 23, 2005. He was a maintenance foreman for Peabody Coal Company for many years.
He is survived by a daughter, Alisha DeMoss of Cincinnati, Ohio; four sisters, Patricia DeMoss of Evansville, Gail DeMoss, Sharon Harper and Karen LeGrand, all of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram Taylor and Willie Hazel Coffman DeMoss.
Services were Oct. 25 at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation at www.christopherreeve.org.

Rentfro
Dorothy Rentfro, 77, of Marion, died Oct. 17, 2005 at her home. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and the Crittenden Health Systems Auxiliary.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah (Danny) Fowler of Marion; a granddaughter, Brandy (Mike) Whitney of Marion; two step grandsons, Aaron Fowler and Joseph Fowler, both of Marion; and a great-granddaughter, Abby Whitney of Marion.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Bob Workman, Ed Workman, John Workman and Bill Workman; two sisters, Kittie Lucas and Mary Fox; and her parents, Carl and Iva Myrick Workman.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Oct. 20 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey will officiate with burial in Lola Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 7, Marion, KY 42064.

Gillespie
Margie J.Gillespie, 87, of Marion, died Oct. 13, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Repton Baptist Church and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband, Frank Gillespie of Marion; three daughters, Helen McConnell, Sue McDowell and Carolyn Hinchee, all of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents were William F. and Mary Ann Winders.
Services were Oct. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Brown officiated.

Rushing
KENOSHA, Wisc. ­ William Robert Rushing, 67, formerly of Crayne, did Oct. 12, 2005 at his home. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He was also retired from Rustoleum.
Survivors include a daughter, Anna Dora Rushing of Hartwell, Ga.; three sons, Robert Eugene Rushing and Timothy William Campbell, both of Kissimmee, Fla., and William Robert Rushing, Jr., of Hartwell, Ga.; a brother, Paul Ray Rushing of Marion; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas Randall and Annie Ona Smith Rushing; three brothers; and a sister.
Services were Oct. 16, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.

Robinson
Funeral services for Betty J. Robinson, 70, of Marion were held Oct. 12, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. Nicky Davis officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Robinson died Oct. 9 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She attended Marion General Baptist Church.
Surviving are a sister, Debbie Peek of Eddyville; a brother, Jerry Shaffer of Bowling Green; a niece, nephew and great-nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Robinson. Her parents were Muriel and Lizzie Shaffer.

Scott
Ann Rose Scott, 66, of Marion, died Oct. 6, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. Funeral services were Oct. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Holliman officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Otis Scott of Marion; a son, Jim Hughes of Wansuter, Wyom.; three daughters, Janet Dubois of Guthrie, Okla., Karla Hughes Brehm of Wansutter, Wyom., and Abbie Anderson of Minco, Okla.; her mother, Onia Marshall of Marion; two stepsons, Larry Scott of Sapulpa, Okla.; David Scott of Little Rock, Ark.; four sisters, Eava Hutchinson of Las Vegas; Roberta Barnett of Blackwell, Okla., Rita Qualiman of Chicago and Bonnie Jackson of Bakersfield, Calif.; two brothers Harold Marshall and Jerry Marshall of Marion; six grandchildren; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Marshall; three brothers; and a sister.

Rushing
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Howard L. Rushing, 73, died Oct. 6, 2005 at his home. He was a retired coal miner and attended Charity Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Stiller Rushing; six sons, Bobby Rushing and Daniel Rushing, both of Marion, Ronald Rushing, Joe Rushing and Howard Rushing, all of Fredonia, Charlie Rushing of Princeton; four daughters, Debra Rushing of Louisville, Cindy Waters of Eddyville, Doreen Rushing of Morganfield and Dana Hill of Eddyville; two brothers, James Rushing of Henderson and Spud Rushing of New Albany, Ind.; a sister, Etha Fraliex of Fredonia; and several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Rushing. His parents were Joe A. Rushing and Alie Holloman Rushing.
Services were Oct. 8 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Roger Waters and Rev. Victor Hill officiated. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.

Shekell
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Services for Leslie Shekell, 49, were Oct. 8, 2005 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Rev. John East and Rev. Mike Grimes officiated. Burial was in Birdsville Cemetery.
Shekell died Oct. 5 at his home. He was a graduate of Livingston Central High School and Murray State University and held a law degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. He practiced law for 10 years in Paducah and 10 years in California.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Shekell; his mother, Frances Shekell of Smithland; his father, Bill Shekell of Ledbetter; a sister, Tonya Loyd of Ledbetter; stepchildren Ashley Woolridge of Calvert City, Lesley Hensley of Grayson, Ky., and Wesley Woolridge of Ledbetter; and a niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by a brother, David Shekell.

Ruud
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Kerena Hutson Ruud, 71, were held Oct. 10, 2005 at Paradise Cemetery with Rev. Willie Guess officiating. She died Oct. 5 at her home.
Surviving are a daughter, Gail Ruud of Paducah; two sons, Daryl Ruud and Greg Ruud, both of Paducah; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

McGrew
SAN BERNADINO, Calif. ­ Carl Dennis McGrew, formerly of the Joy community in Livingston County, died Oct. 4, 2005 at Country Villa Hicienda in California. Graveside services were Oct. 10 at Good Hope Cemetery with his cousin, Bill McGrew, officiating.
Surviving are a sister, Eloise McGrew and a nephew, Larry Perkins, both of San Bernadino; and several great-nieces, nephews and cousins in Kentucky and Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Addie Pope McGrew.

Butler
SALEM, Ky. ­ Thella Butler, 78, died Oct. 9, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Services were Oct. 12 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Wynn and Rev. Tom Ledgerwood officiating. Burial was in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Butler of Hampton and Thomas Butler of Dyersburg, Tenn.; four sisters, Muriel Dickerson and Eileen Tabor, both of Salem, Carmalee Poindexter of Rosiclare, Ill., and Wanda Miller of Marion; two brothers, Billy Willbanks of Salem and Donnie Wilbanks of Paducah; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Butler; a brother; a sister; her parents, Clarence and Nellie Damron Willbanks; and a stepson, Al James Butler.

Waide
James Robert Waide, 58, of Marion, died Sept. 25, 2005 in a motorcycle accident near Madisonville.
He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Marines and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club.
Surviving are four daughters, Debbi Mattix of Clarksville, Sherry Robertson of Mountain Home, Ark., Jamie Waide of Nashville and Teresa Haynes of Arizona; two sisters, Wilma Brittain of Dawson Springs and Emma Ellis of Mississippi; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Edith Virginia Hanor Waide.
Services were Oct. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence.

Ramage
BURNA, Ky. ­ Rebecca Ramage, 90, died Oct. 1, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
She is survived by a sister, Bess Tims of Bowling Green.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alben Ramage; and a brother, James Brasher. Her parents were William Homer and Mary Hoover Brasher.
Services were Oct. 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.

Nelson
BURNA, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Virginia Nelson, 88, were Oct. 4, 2005 at Dyer Hill Cemetery with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating.
Surviving are a daughter, Wilma Nelson of Burna; a brother, Herman Bebout of Burna; and three sisters, Helen Wilson, Janette Sullenger and Kathryn Brooks, all of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gray Nelson; and her parents, Carty Bebout and Nettie McElmurry Bebout.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Stone
Funeral services for Gary A. Stone, 55, of Marion, will be held at 11 a.m., Oct. 6, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. David Winders will officiate, with burial in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Stone died Oct. 3 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are his father, James H. "Redrock" Stone of Marion; a son, Gary Nicholas (Stacey) Stone of Salem; two sisters, April Watson and Tanya Hardesty, both of Marion; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his his mother, Wanda Nell Sherer Stone; and a son, Jerry Lynn Myers.

Wahl
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Christopher Rothwell Wahl, 43, died Sept. 26, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 181; a member of Grace Church International; and was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Angel Wahl; a daughter, Shelby Nichole Wahl of Marion; a stepson, Brandon Williams of Paducah; his father and stepmother, Charles Amos Wahl, Jr., and Fonda Wahl of Paducah; a brother, Charles "Chuck" Amos Wahl III of Paducah; a step-granddaughter, Addison Michelle Williams; and two grandmothers, Louise Metzger Wahl and Birtie Rothwell, both of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Rothwell Wahl; and grandfathers, Charles "Chubby" A. Wahl, Sr., and Woodrow Wilson Rothwell.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Sept. 30 at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah with Rev. Chris Cody officiating. Burial will be on his farm near Birdsville in Livingston County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church International Building Fund, 2410 Jackson Street, Paducah, KY 42003.

Fern
CALVERT CITY, Ky. ­ Jim Fern, 72, died Sept. 7, 2005 at his home. He served in the U.S. Army and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Calvert City, Kentucky.
He began his teaching career in Marion in 1956. In 1958, he was appointed as Music Director for Hopkinsville schools. He was the State Supervisor of Music from 1966-1967. In the following years, he taught band at Reidland and Benton middle schools. He had conducted various church choirs in the western Kentucky area, was a KMEA adjudicator and guest conductor for many All-District bands and recognized as Kentucky's Outstanding Young Educator.
He served as the Executive Secretary of Kentucky Music Educators Association for 32 years. During his tenure with KMEA, he received the KMEA Distinguished Service Award as well as the Friend of Music Award.
Fern served as broker of Fern Real Estate and two independent insurance agencies. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Coakley Fern; a son, Bob Fern of Florida; a son, Jay Fern of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Martha Fern of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four grandsons.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Calvert City First Baptist Church Building Fund, Calvert City Convalescent Center or the Jim Fern/KMEA Music Education Scholarship, KMEA, P. O. Box 1058, Richmond, KY 40476-1058.
A memorial service will be held at Calvert City First Baptist Church at 11 a.m., Sept. 17.

Brannam
LONG GROVE, Ill. ­ Martha Brannam, 86, formerly of Salem, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Alden Nursing Home. She was a long-time member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a 25-year employee of Sears in Chicago.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Brannam of Barrington, Ill., Clinton Brannam of Mountain Home, Ark., and Monroe Brannam of Lyons, Ill.; two daughters, Kay Gorman of Johnsburg, Ill., and Golda Riley of Marion; a sister, Thelma Barnes of Salem; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Brannam; a son; a grandson; three brothers and four sisters.
Services were Sept. 10 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Max Hansen officiated and burial in Salem Cemetery.

Orenduff
TUCSON, Ariz. ­ James Randell Orenduff, 79, died Sept. 7, 2005. He was born in Crittenden County and moved to Tucson in 1956. He served in World War II and was retired from San Manuel Copper Mine where he worked as an electrician and with their early computer systems.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn; a daughter, Sue; and sons Larry and Wayne; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and six sisters and two brothers of Marion.
Services were Sept. 12 in Tucson with burial in East Lawn Cemetery.

Gahagen
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ George Elmer Gahagen, 83, died Sept. 7, 2005 at Deaconess Hospice Care Center.
He was born in Crittenden County, graduated from Mattoon High School and retired from Arkla after 25 years of service. He was a member of Albright United Methodist Church and a 60- year member of the Wheatcroft Masonic Lodge #881.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Helene (Santy) Gahagen; a daughter, Joyce Silver of Evansville; three sons, Warren Silver, Jr., Terry Silver and Darce Silver, all of Evansville; two sisters, Ada White of Crittenden County and Geneva Franks of Sun City, Ariz.; a brother, Roy Gahagen of Crittenden County; and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ella (Reynolds) Gahagen; a sister, Freda Moore; and a brother, Ernest Gahagen.
Services were Sept. 10, 2005 at Browning Funeral Home with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Albright United Methodist Church, 606 VanDusen Ave., or Deaconess Ohio Valley Hospice Care, 600 Mary St. Evansville, IN 47747 or the American Cancer Society, 1510 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 47710

Moore
William Louis Moore, Sr., 83, of Marion, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. For many years, Moore ­ known by many as Rev. Moore ­ operated Moore and Sons Little Plaza on Travis Street. He was a member of Sturgis Church of God in Christ.
Survivors include a son, William Moore, Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; three daughters, Denise Moore and Debra Stallworth of Detroit; four brothers, Frank "Buster" Moore of Marion, James Moore and Otis Moore both of Detroit and Bishop Allie Moore of Louisville; two sisters, Evelyn Bentley of Marion and Clara Nell Oats of Detroit; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry H. "Bud" and Melvina Turley Moore.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Sept. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Elder Theodore Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.

Pyle
Kathleen Pyle, 81, of Marion, died Aug. 30, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.
She is survived by two sons, including Charles Johnson of Eddyville; and a daughter.
Services were Sept. 6 at Mapleview Cemetery.

Hardesty
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home for Verna Hardesty, 83. Hardesty died Sept. 6, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.

Brannam
LONG GROVE, Ill. ­ Martha Brannam, 86, formerly of Salem, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Alden Nursing Home. She was long-time member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a 25-year employee of Sears in Chicago.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Brannam of Barrington, Ill., Clinton Brannam of Mountain Home, Ark., and Monroe Brannam of Lyons, Ill.; two daughters, Kay Gorman of Johnsburg, Ill., and Golda Riley of Marion; a sister, Thelma Barnes of Salem; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Brannam; a son; a grandson; three brothers and four sisters.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Sept. 10 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Max Hansen will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Fritts
Edwin Gerald Fritts, 58, of Marion, died Sept. 6, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sept. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Grace will officiate with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Fritts attended Crooked Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Cindy Watson of Marion; two brothers, Ronnie Fritts of Marion and William Fritts of Newburgh, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.

Arflack
Wendell B. Arflack, 66, of Marion, died Sept. 4, 2005 in Lyon County. He was a member of Rosebud Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Arflack; two sons, Scott Arflack of Princeton and Greg Arflack, stationed with U.S. Army in Germany; a sister, Janet Thomas of Marion; two brothers, Fred Arflack of St. Clair, Mo., and Dan Arflack of Londell, Mo.; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Sarah Brown Arflack.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Sept. 8, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosebud Cemetery. Rev. Tommie Brown will officiate.

Galiher
FAIRFIELD, Ill. ­ Frances J. Galiher, 76, died Sept. 5, 2005 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Mt. Vernon. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sept. 9 at Nales Funeral Home in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Weldon Galiher; a daughter, Sandra Dawsey of Browns, Ill.; a brother, Charles Dalton of Fairfield; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gary; four brothers; a sister; and her parents, Jesse S. Dalton and Grace Pearl Riley.

Lowery
Funeral services for Nellie Lowery, 89, of Marion, were Sept. 6, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Lowery was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Paul Lowery of Marion; a daughter, Mary Ann Cox of Harrisburg, Ill.; a brother, George Griffith of Romulus, Mich.; a brother-in-law, James H. Lowery of Bellview, N.E.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tolu Community Center, Tolu KY 42084; or to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Ramage
SALEM, Ky. ­ Eva Lee Ramage, 76, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Fannie Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia, Ill.
Surviving are two daughters, Billie Lee Montgomery of Paducah and Mona L. Kirk of Marion; a son, James Vernon Guess of Wall Township, N.J.; two sisters, Pearl George of Salem and Nell Linzy of Sullivan; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services were Sept. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to The Dream Factory in Paducah.

Kemper
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Betty Kemper, 68, died Sept. 4, 2005 at Critenden Hospital. She was a former employee of Shawnee Plastics in Kuttawa and a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth Kemper of Kuttawa; a sister, Faye Stinnett of Dycusburg; two brothers, Goble Joyce of Marion and Art Joyce of Kuttawa; two grandsons, Chad Kemper of Wahpeton, N.D., and Tyler Kemper of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Kemper; a son, David "Sonny" Kemper; two sisters, Margaret Linzy and Jerline Boyd; two brothers, Randy Joyce and Owen Joyce; and her parents, Lelan Joyce and Stella Peek Joyce.
Services were at 2 p.m., Sept. 7 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Terry Davis and Rev. Darrin Miller officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Belt
Ruby Belt, 76, of Marion, died Sept. 6, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was a member of Hurricane Church.
Surviving are two sons; William Charles Rice of Greenville, S.C., and Robert Rice of Marion; a step son, Phillip Belt of Marion; two step daughters, Dorothea Hodge and Anna Rae Porter, both of Marion; a brother, J.E. Jones of Marion; and one sister, Nadine Chandler of Chester, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Rice; her second husband, Miles Lee Belt; a step son, Roy Belt; and a daughter, Peggy Irene Rice.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Sept. 10, at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Winters and Rev. Jimmy "Bub" Porter officiating. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery.

Byford
Virginia Lee Byford, 86, of Marion, died Aug. 27, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was the former owner of Byford Department Store in Marion
Survivors include a daughter, Kay Shewcraft of Marion; a brother, Elbert Vaughn of Paducah; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Byford, and a sister; Grethel Vaughn.
Services were Aug. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bro. Shelby Shewcraft officiated, with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Cline
Alberta Louise Cline, 85, of Marion, died Aug. 26, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Cline of Slaughters and Gary Cline of Atlanta; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Aug. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Harris
LOLA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Mary Sue Harris, 74, were Aug. 30, 2005 at New Union General Baptist Church. Rev. David Davis and Rev. Roger Holloman officiated. Burial was in New Union (Ditney) Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Harris died Aug. 27 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of New Union (Ditney) General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, William Harold Harris; a daughter, Vonda Sue Todd of Lola; three sons, Harold Gene Harris of Lola, Carroll Wayne Harris of Smithland and David Harris of Lola; a sister, Peggy Ruth Singleton of Lola; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephew.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ruple Belt and Coy Belt; three sisters, Thelma Belt, Dorothy Belt and Pauline Bradford; and her parents, Ora and Ruth Croft Belt.

Moore
CHICAGO, Ill. ­ Robert C. Moore, 75, died Aug. 22, 2005 at St. Maragret's Mercy Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, April Simmons Moore; and numerous grandchildren.
No funeral arrangements have been made.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Margaret's Mercy Hospital.

Fox
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Jamie Fox, 24, of Salem died Aug. 29, 2005 at Baptist Hospital in Louisville. He was a 1999 graduate of Livingston Central High School and a member of Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his parents, J.W. and Dorothy Woodward Fox of Salem; and a brother, Jerry Dale Fox of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wesley and Nancy Fox and Werdie and Johnnie Lila Woodard.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Sept. 2 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum, Rev. David Fambrough and Rev. Dale Leichner officiating.
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Kehoe
ST. CHARLES, Mo. ­ Veronica Sue "Ronni" Stanczak Kehoe, 34, formerly of Marion, died Aug. 1, 2005.
Services were Aug. 5 at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center in St. Charles.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas L. Kehoe III; her parents, Danny and Edith Cronin of Marion; a sister, Mona Hutcheson of Northport, N.Y.; a grandmother, Marie Binkowski of Atlanta, Ga.; a step-mother, Donna Francis of Ohio; two stepsisters, Angie Thatcher of Ohio and Tracy Books of Indianapolis, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Stanczak, her grandfather, Ted Stanczak and her grandparents, Rollie and Edmona Tabor of Marion.
Memorial donations may be made to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 528 Mexico Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Oliver
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Betty Corley Oliver, 58, died Aug. 22, 2005 at her home. Services were Aug. 24 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Patrick Yates and Rev. Bill Lady officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Oliver was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde Oliver; a son, Jason Oliver of Princeton; three brothers, Roy Corley of Sturgis, Charles Corley of Marion and Joe Corley of Evansville; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hughes; and her parents, James and Frances "Dink" Boyd Corley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Baptist Church Building Fund, 313 Cedar Creek Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.

Davis
Jacqueline "Jackie" Davis, 73, of Marion, died Aug. 19, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are four sons, Santos Conte of Chicago, Jimmy Conte of Wisconsin, Kenneth Davis, Sr., of Marion and Harvey "Nipper" Davis of Marion; two daughters, Cindy Loveless and Alicia "Baby" Davis Thompson, both of Marion; two brothers, Eugene Adkins of California and Harold Petro of Indianapolis; two sisters, Francis Drury of Indianapolis and Alice Greenwood of Marion; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Skinner; and her parents, Clyde Eugene Adkins and Gladys Elizabeth Corley.
Services were Aug. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in St. William Cemetery. Sister Lucy Tedrick and Rev. Kenny Odom officiated.

Mitchell
BATTLE GROUND, Ind. ­ Helen Jewell Mitchell, 68, died Aug. 14, 2005 at Indianapolis University Medical Center. She resided in Burna for 65 years.
Surviving are her husband of 46 years, William H. "Billy" Mitchell; three daughters, Frances Ramage of Smithland, Jeanne Mitchell of Battle Ground and Karen Sheeks of Battle Ground, Ind.; a son, William Robert "Bill" Mitchell of Murray; and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.

May
GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. ­ Mildred Louise "Millie" May, 73, died Aug. 19, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Services were Aug. 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Don May of Gilbertsville; three sons, Rocky May of Dothan, Ala., Larry May of Evansville and Phil May of Nashville; a brother, John Simpkins of Mayfield; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Ona Sunderland Simpkins; and a brother, Don Simpkins.

Guess
Bruce Guess, 63, of Marion, died Aug. 16, 2005 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his mother, Mabel Guess of Marion; two daughters, Terri Tharp of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Tracy Watson of Dover, Tenn.; a sister, Donna Belt of Marion; a brother, Baron Guess of Marion; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Major Guess.
Services were Aug. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.

Moran
Services for Robert William Moran, 84, of Marion, were Aug. 21 at Mexico Baptist Church, where he was a member and deacon. Rev. Tim Burdon and Rev. Archie Brock officiated. He was a member of Frances Masonic Lodge No. 580 and the Young at Heart Band.
Survivors include two sisters, Pauline Brown and Martha McClure, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Moran; his parents, Ezra and Bertha Williams Moran; and a brother.

Blackburn
Iva Nell Blackburn, 74, of Marion, died Aug. 14, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are her husband, James R. Blackburn; a brother, Alton Belt of Marion; a sister, Thelma Welch of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Aug. 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Oddfellows Cemetery in Clay. Rev. Jerry W. Simpson officiated.

Ellis
SALEM, Ky. ­ Helen C. Ellis, 80, died Aug. 13, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and worked as a registered nurse for more than 40 years.
Surviving are a son, Clarke L. Ellis, of Ada, Okla.; two brothers, J.W. Clarke of Salem and W.O. Clarke of Lockney, Texas; a grandchild; three step grandchildren; and a step great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy M. and Lillie Belle Oliver Clarke.
Services were Aug. 15 at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Boyd Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078; the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Dr., Paducah, KY 42003; or to the Kentucky Baptist Home for Children, 10801 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243.

Guess
Bruce Guess of Marion died Aug. 16. Arrangements were incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Horning
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Hazel Horning, 83, died Aug. 13, 2005 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith.
Services were Aug. 16 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. J. Bill Jones and Bro. Billy Don Hearrin officiated. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, David Carter Fletcher of Princeton; a daughter, Marsha Sharon Batts of Waverly, Tenn.; a brother, Herbert Winters of Marion; three sisters, Violet Myers of Providence, Gertrude Paletti of Louisville and Edith Russell of Marion; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Horning; her parents, R.W. Winters, Sr., and Pearl Byrd Winters; six brothers; a sister; a son, Doyle Clyde Fletcher; and a daughter, Janice Fletcher.

Walker
Randall Ray Walker, 85, of Marion, died Aug. 15, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Walker; a son, Daryl Walker of Powderly; a brother, Eugene Walker of Salem; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janis Highfil; a brother; and his parents, Leslie and Elva Hill Walker.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Aug. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Barkau
Lawrence William Barkau, Sr., 93, of Marion, died Aug. 8, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Charline Barkau of Marion; a daughter, Doris Rushing of Marion; a son, Lawrence William Barkau, Jr., of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Ada Barkau of St. Louis, Mo., and Vicle Blades of Reno, Nev.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
His parents were Louis and Dora Brinkman Barkau.
Services were Aug. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Jones
Doug Jones, 63, of Marion, died Aug. 5, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Rosiclare, Ill.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Jones; three daughters, Amy Roberts of Marion, Karen Jones of Joy and Kristine Jones of Henderson; a brother, James William Jones of Rosiclare; three sisters, Joanne Thompson of Harrisburg, Ill., Mary Ann Anderson of Cave In Rock and Terry Banks of Harrisburg; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewey and Viola Jones; and a daughter, Sandra Lynn Jones.
Services were Aug. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Freedom Cemetery. Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated.

Shewcraft
FRANCES, Ky. ­ Mary K. "Katie" Shewcraft, 82, died Aug. 4, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Traylor of Evansville; a granddaughter, Jackie Bechtel of Evansville; a grandson, Robbie Traylor of Evansville; three great-grandchildren, Tosha and Teiha Bechtel and Jeffery Traylor, all of Evansville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence James "Curly" Shewcraft.
Services were Aug. 6 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Brandstetter
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Whitney LeAnn Brandstetter, 20, died Aug. 3, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a 2003 graduate of Livingston Central High School and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Smithland.
Surviving are her parents, Jay and Cindy Brandstetter of Ledbetter; a half sister, Mandy Cooper of Ballard County; paternal grandparents, Jim Brandstetter of Smithland and Jan Brandstetter of Paducah; maternal grandparents, Jerry Fondaw of Tiline and Linda Sanders of Ballard County.
A memorial service was held Aug. 7 at Second Baptist Church of Smithland with Rev. Willie Guess officiating.

Williams
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Virginia Raye Williams, 79, died Aug. 1, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughtrs, Donna Morris of Grand Rivers and Denise Blankenship of Smithland; three sisters, Faye Bradley of Salem, Ruth Chittenden of Hampton and Jeanette Terry of Paducah; two brothers, Mark Slayden of Benton and Carl Slayden of Hobart, Ind.; and two grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mackey Ray Williams; two brothers, Tom Slayden and Teddy Slayden; and her parents, Homer Ray and Mable Johnson Slayden.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Aug. 4 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Grimes and Rev. Michael Birk will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Braswell
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Jacquetta Braswell, 58, formerly of Dycusburg, were held July 28 at Dycusburg Cemetery. Rev. Jim Keegan officiated.
Braswell was a former assembly line inspector for Potter & Brumfield in Marion, with 37 years of service and was a member of Dycusburg Methodist Church.
She is survived by her stepfather, Ollie Patton of Dycusburg; and a brother, Jim Patton of Dycusburg.
She was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Braswell; a brother, Paul Patton; and her mother, Jackie Wilford Patton.
Lakeland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Riley
Alice Faye Riley, 51, of Marion, died July 22, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Jeff Riley of Princeton; two daughters, Dana Riley and Kayla Riley, both of Marion; six sisters, Alberta Taylor, Dottie Easley, Anna Easley, Betty Travis, Jane Patmor and Cheri Peek, all of Marion; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Jack and Lana Marie Dunning Threlkeld; and a brother.
Services were July 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Moore
BENTON, Ky. ­ Charles William "Bill" Moore, 50, formerly of Marion, died July 23, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
Survivors include a son, Billy Moore; a daughter, Melissa Moore; and a sister, Karen Ordway, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Earl and Lucille Sherer Moore; and a brother, James D. Moore.
Services were July 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum, Rev. Tony Alexander and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.

Tinsley
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Paula J. Tinsley, 48, died July 21, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are her husband, Jackie R. Tinsley, Sr.; a daughter, Kristy Tinsley of Morganfield; a brother, Paul Scott of Michigan; two sisters, Elizabeth Lester of Knoxville, Tenn., and Becky Scott of Michigan; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jackie R. Tinsley; her parents, Howard and Louis May Scott; a brother; and a sister.
Services were July 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. John Shirey officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Corley
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Anna Mae Corley, 87, formerly of Marion, died July 18, 2005 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Lois Sheffield and Treva Corley, of Marion, Gladiola Martin of Clay and Teresa Phillips of Louisville and several grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ervin Corley; her parents, Robert Lee and Cordia Evelyn Sutton; two sisters and a brother.
Funeral services were July 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Grimes
SALEM, Ky. ­ Imo Jean Grimes, 75, died July 25, 2005 at her home. She attended Creekside General Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., July 28, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Bro. Roger Holloman and Bro. James Rundles will officiate with burial in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Billie J. Grimes of Townville, S.C., and Donna M. Whited of Salem; three sisters, Sue Adams of Jasper, Ind., Cena Cobb of Salem and Fannie Hayes of Henderson; three brothers, Odell Cobb of Reidland, Jim Cobb of Burna and J.T. Cobb of Elkhart, Ind.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters; a brother; her husband, Billy Grimes; and her parents, Joe and Betty Loveless Cobb.

Loftis
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. ­ Wilma Lee "Ma" Loftis, 93, died July 22 at her home. She was born in Crittenden County.
She attended Family Altar Chapel and while living in Kentucky sang alto with the gospel quartet, "Faithful Four."
She is survived by two sons, William "Carlton" Loftis of Battle Creek, and Charles "Slim" Loftis of Mansfield, Ohio; a daughter, Thelma Royer of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Guthrie C. Tharp of Morton, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Bessie Harris Tharp; four sisters; two brothers; and a son, Robert "Bob" Wayne Loftis.
Services were July 26 at Farley-Estes and Dowdle Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald A. Hoeksema officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery.

St. John
LITTLETON, Colo. ­ Judy E. Belt St. John, 58, died July 18, 2005. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., and lived in Battle Creek most of her life, serving with many non-profit groups such as MADD and Relay for Life.
Surviving are a daughter, Jill (Justin) Willey of Sterling, Colo.; two sons, Mark (Kristen) St. John of Marshall and Matthew St. John of Littleton; two granddaughters, Abigail and Madelyn St. John; her father, Eugene Belt of Ceresco, Colo.; and a brother, Danny (Brenda) Belt of Ceresco.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Theda Belt.
Services were July 22 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Larry T. Messer officiating. Memorials may be made to Chayah House, 1544 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218-0018.

Maxfield
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Emma Alberta Maxfield, 84, formerly of Crittenden County, will be held at 10 a.m., July 29 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Lonnie Knight will officiate with burial will be in Owen Cemetery. She died July 26 at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include four sons, Jim Maxfield of Livingston County, Tom Maxfield of Troy, Texas, Dennis Maxfield of Tulsa, Okla., and Joe Maxfield of Kansas; three daughters, Doris Rushing of Fredonia, Myra Watson of Marion and Joyce Troutvetter of Evansville, Ind.; a sister, Helen Ramage of Murfreesboro, Tenn; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Maxfield; a son, Louis Maxfield; a daughter, Pamela Kay Maxfield; a granddaughter, Rhonda Rushing; her parents, James Albert and Effie Brasher; a brother, Tom Brasher; and a sister, Myra Fulenwider.

Byford
WHEATCROFT, Ky. ­ Marshall L. Byford, 70, died July 24, 2005 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, Ill. He retired from Peabody Coal Company and was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Clay First Baptist Church where he was the song leader and a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of Wheatcroft Masonic Lodge No. 881, Madisonville Rizpah Shriners and Scottish Rite.
Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Deen of Norris City, Ill.; three sisters, Pam Marlowe of Fredonia, Barbara Mercer of Princeton and Mary Moody of Eddyville; three brothers, Charles Byford and Ronnie Byford, both of Columbia and Gerald Byford of Star City, Ark.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded ind death by his wife, Katie.
Services were July 27 at First Baptist Church in Clay with Rev. Paul Ware officiating. Burial was in Rocksprings Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 485, Clay, KY 42404.

Bacon
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Eldress Dottie Bacon, 56, died July 25, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was pastor of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Salem. She was vice-moderator of the Eddyville District Conference until her election as moderator.
Surviving are three children, Francyenne (Steve) Maynard of Arlington, Texas, Julian (Tasha) Crawford of Crayne and Lamont (Jami) Davis of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Kourtnei, Jessica, Anthony and Jordan; her mother, Mary F. Crawford of Marion; a sister, Mary Nolen of McKenzie, Tenn.; two brothers, James Crawford of Salem and Jerry Crawford of Paducah; an aunt, Addie Crawford of Salem; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jean Crawford.
Services will be at 11 a.m., July 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Millikan officiating. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.

Dalton
MORGANTOWN, Ky. ­ Maxie Lou Dalton, 71, formerly of Marion, died July 17, 2005 at Morgantown Care and Rehab.
Surviving are three sisters, Kay Fuller of Marion, Jean Tabor of Salem and JoAnn Fox of Chandler, Ind.; two brothers, Ted Dalton and Neal Dalton of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Graydon and Effie Wheeler Dalton.
Funeral services were July 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Walker
James E. "Jimmy" Walker, 67, of Marion, died July 9, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. He was a retired gas station attendant and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Margaret Ann Walker; a son, Charles E. Walker of Fredonia; five sisters, Charlene Doughty of Calvert City, Ann LeFebvre of Slidell, La., Christine Williamson, Corene "Dolly" James and Linda Sue Brown, all of Marion; two grandsons, Nikkie Thomason of Smithland and Aaron Walker of Fredonia; a granddaughter, Shauna Walker of Narrows, Ky.; a step grandson, Jesse Whitfield of Fredonia; a step granddaughter, Ashley Winters of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Ann Nichols Walker; three brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services were July 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery.

Drury
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Josephine Hite Drury, 86, were held July 19, 2005 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Terry Devine officiated. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery in Waverly. She died July 17 at Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Vincent Academy in 1937. She and her husband opened Drury's Candyland in 1962, which they owned and operated until their retirement.
Surviving are two daughters, Yvonne Davis of Morganfield and Margie Belt of Marion; two sons, Marlin Drury of Waverly and James Drury of Gilbertsville; a sister, Florence Henshaw of Morganfield; a brother, James Roy Lambert of Evansville; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Clinton; a son, Don Drury; her step father, Roy Lambert; and her mother, Margaret Lambert.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 201 E. Market St., Waverly, KY or Sturgis Community Rest home, 623 N. Main St., Sturgis, KY 42459.

Barton
Herman Junior Barton, 76, of Marion, died July 18, 2005 at Livingston Hospital.
Services were July 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery with Rev. John East officiating.

Wolf
John R. Wolf, Jr., 19, of Marion, died July 11, 2005 in a car accident in Lyon County. (See story, page 1A).
Wolf was a member of Life in Christ Church where he played drums and guitar in the Christian bands Monday's Voice, Final Reign and Life in Christ Praise Group.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon Winters of Marion; his father, John Wolf, Sr., of Clarksville; his stepfather, Billy Winters of Marion; his stepmother, Kim Wolf of Clarksville; four sisters, Christina Cinkovich, Nicole Quinton, Jennifer Wolf, all of Marion, and Melanie Long of Bowling Green; and his grandparents, Herman and Ioma Dortch of Shawneetown, Ill.
Services will be at 1 pm., July 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Quinton, Rev. Harold Patrick and Rev. Percy Brandon officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Workman
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ James M. Workman, 85, died July 10, 2005 at his home. He attended Concord United Methodist Church and was a rural mail carrier for 33 years and a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Joyce Workman; a stepdaughter, Brenda Jerome of Newburgh, Ind.; two sisters, Willa McDonald of Carrsville and Verna McDonald of Salem; two grandchildren; Jamie Workman of Calvert City and Felicia Holt of Mayfield; four step grandchildren, Jeff Joyce of Washington, D.C., Mark Joyce of Sacramento, Calif., McKayla Bohanna of Charleston, S.C., and Tim Jerome of Newburg; three great-grandchildren, Brandi, Ashley and Lauren Holt of Mayfield; and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, David Workman and Phillip Workman; a stepson, John P. Joyce; two brothers, Herbert Workman and Wayne Workman; and his parents, J.O. and Anna Slayden Workman.
Services were July 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Dossett and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100.

Rice
BROWNSVILLE, Texas ­ James W. Rice, 74, died July 8, 2005 a Valley Regional Medical Center. A memorial service celebrating his life was held July 12 at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home in Brownsville.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Norma "Penny" Fletcher Rice; two sons, Jerry (Shelley) Rice and Michael (Harriet) Rice; a brother, Donald (Barbara) Rice; and grandchildren, Jeffrey (Angie), Kristi (Alfredo), Jennifer (Jude), Todd (Michele) and Jeffrey (Jamie); and great-grandchildren Sophia, Jessa, Jillian and Nicholas.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to First Presbyterian Church, 435 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX or to the Brownsville Animal Shelter, 164 Military Highway, Brownsville, TX 78520.

Walker
James E. "Jimmy" Walker, 67, of Marion, died July 9, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. He was a retired gas station attendant and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Margaret Ann Walker; a son, Charles Walker of Fredonia; a stepson, Jesse Whitfield of Fredonia; two grandsons, Nikkie Thomason of Smithland and Aaron Walker of Fredonia; a granddaughter, Shawna Walker of Narrows, Ky.; a step granddaughter, Ashley Winters of Princeton; five sisters, Charlene Doughty of Calvert City, Ann LeFebvre of Slidell, La., Christine Williamson, Corene "Dolly" James and Linda Sue Brown, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Ann Nichols Walker; three brothers; and two sisters.
Services were July 12, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery.

Cotton
LAMASCO, Ky. ­ Dorothy Cotton, 81, died July 7, 2005 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Lamasco Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Dixie Cotton of Princeton; a sister, Charlene Cotton of Princeton; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Angelee Witherspoon. Her parents were John Wesley and Mertie Pearl Fowler Burchett.
Services were July 9 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Ray officiating. Burial was in Gray Cemetery in Lamasco.

Shaw
Linda Kay Shaw, 54, of Marion, died July 7, 2005 at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Nicole Shaw of Marion; two sons, Jordan Shaw and Justin Shaw of Marion; her parents, LaVerne and Wanda Chute of Versailles, Ill.; a brother, Rev. Larry Chute of Joliet, Ill.; two sisters, Sharon Chute of Elgin, Ill., and Debbie Myers of Marion.
Services were July 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Myers and Rev. Larry Chute officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Neurology Clinic at Vanderbilt Hospital, 13011 22nd Ave., Nashville, TN 37232.

Young
PRINCETON, Elvis A. Young, 70, died July 7, 2005 in a tractor accident on Farmersville Road. He was retired from the maintenance department in the Caldwell County School District. He was a member of New Haven General Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria Maxene Davis Young; two sons, Gene Young of San Diego, Calif., and Craig Young of Princeton; a daughter, Sandy Scraper of Winslow, Ind.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Young; two sisters, Olga Young and Lucille Whitford; and his parents, Allison Ellsworth and Gertrude Rich Young.
Services were July 11 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Don Adams, Rev. Greg West and Rev. Buddy Hix officiated. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Hocking
MURRAY, Ky. ­ Mary J. Hocking, 77, died July 1, 2005 at Britthaven in Benton, Ky. She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church in Murray.
Services were July 4 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Littrell officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Surviving are four daughters, Sandra Little of Symsonia, Jackie Hodge of Scottsdale, Ariz., Donna Knowlton and Rebecca Hocking, both of Marion; a son, Donald Ecie of Michigan; four sisters, Katherine Simkow, Dolly Morey, Helen West and Fatima Swain, all of Michigan; three brothers, Albert Hadus of Florida, mike Hadus and Joe Hadus, both of Michigan; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bennie Ecie; a second husband, Jack Hocking; a sister; and her parents, Siad Hadus and Neva Bush Hadus.

Hodge
Ruby B. Hodge, 89, of Marion, died July 3, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and retired from Moore Business Forms.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn G. Hodge of Clarksville; three sons, Kenneth B. Arflack of Madison, Ala., William Bruce Arflack of Fort Worth, Texas and Carl Arflack of Marion, Ark.; two stepdaughters, Greta Hodge of Owensboro, Judy Shawn of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister, Helen Nichols of Evansville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claud Arflack; her second husband, Eugene Hodge; two brothers; and two sisters. Her parents were Miles and Pearl Croft McDaniel.
Services will be at 11 a.m., July 7, at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Conger
Gladys Conger, 82, of Marion, died July 4, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She was a member of St. William Catholic Church.
Surviving are five sons, Glenn Conger, Steve Conger and Ernie Conger, all of Marion, James Conger of Marion, Ill., and Kenneth Conger of Dycusburg; five daughters, Carol Miller of Jackson, Mo., Barbara Adams of Fredonia, Brenda Asbridge of Marion, Fay Jones of Morse, La., and Harriet Hayes of Sulpher, La.; a sister, Lorena Simon of Morse, La.; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Conger. Her parents were Lastie and Artinise Simon.
Services will be at 11 a.m., July 8 at St. William Catholic Church. Larry McBride will officiate. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martin
Services for Donald E. Martin, 69, of Marion, were July 1, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. David Fambrough officiated with Burial with was in Union Baptist Cemetery.
Martin died June 28 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was of the Presbyterian faith and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Iva Nell Martin; a son, Donald N. Martin of Marion; two daughters, Vickie G. Herron of Marion and Marilyn K. Wring of Salem; a sister, Emma Gene Gilland of Marion; a niece; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and one step grandchild.
He was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ellis Martin and Imogene Armstrong Martin; an infant daughter, Debbie Ann Martin; and a brother.

Stinnett
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Ken Stinnett, 55, died June 27, 2005 at his home. Services were were June 29 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bennie Chandler officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Paula Stinnett; a son, Nick Smith of Smithland; two daughters, Dana Hayden of Princeton and Tina Shockley of Carrollton, Ga.; a brother, Paul Stinnett of Dycusburg; his mother, Rhea Baldwin Stinnett of Dycusburg; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Stinnett; a brother, Bobby Stinnett; and a son, Brent Stinnett.

Groves
BURNA, Ky. ­ Minnie Myrtle "Tillie" Groves, 78, died June 27, 2005 at Riverside Manor Nursing Home in Calhoun. Groves was a homemaker and worked for the Livingston County School System and Salem Nursing Home.
Surviving are a son, James Andrew (Diana) Groves of Sacramento; a brother, Lal (Gertrude) Curry of Burna; grandchildren, Natalie (Jarred) Howard of Santa Claus, Ind., and James Ryan (Tabitha) Groves of Bowling Green; two great-grandchildren, Drew Howard and Reid Howard; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Groves; a granddaughter, Shannon Kay Groves; a brother, Hardin Curry; a sister, Lucille Champion Dunkerson; and her parents, Frank M. Curry and Treva Buleah Hardin Curry.
Services were June 29 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Max Hansen officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Shannon Groves Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Sacramento Deposit Bank, P.O. Box 228, Sacramento, KY.42372.

Asbridge
WHITING, N.J. ­ William "Shellie" Asbridge, 78, died June 24, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Gerrie; a daughter; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Belle Nortsorthy, Jo Ann Travis and Helen Black; two brothers, J.E. Asbridge and Kelly Asbridge; and his parents, William "Brad" and Lillie Asbridge.
Services were held in New Jersey.

Ford
Judy Ford, 55, of Marion, died June 25, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are her parents, James "Dude" and Charline Ford of Marion; a brother, Larry W. Ford of Marion; a sister, Reta (Jay) Riley of Marion; two nephews, Derrick Ford and Todd Riley; and a niece, Kennedy Ford.
Services were June 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Davis officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Davis
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Margaret "Margie" Davis, 78, died June 26, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was the retired owner of Lapitete Beauty Shop and a member of St. Francis Desales Catholic Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Kathy West of Paducah, Carolyn Sears of Houston, Texas and Harriet Oexmann of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Ernestine Mattingly of Evansville and Roberta Parks of Paducah; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Iley Ray McDowell and Lena T. Newcom McDowell; her husband, Harry D. Davis; four brothers; and two sisters.
Services will be at 10 a.m., June 30 at St. Francis Desales with Father Anthony Shonis and Father John Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Roth Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Knight
Annetta Ruth Knight, 63, of Marion, died June 19, 2005 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Knight; her stepmother, Dorothy Metcalfe of Marion; two sons, Charles "Billy" (Doris) Knight of Hinckley, Minn., and Donald (Christina) Knight of Marion; four daughters, Ann (Bob) McDowell, Kay (Johnny) Tinsley, Rhoda (David) Tinsley and Faye (Larry) Todd, all of Marion; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and great-step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Roella Knight; a grandson; a granddaughter; and her parents, George and Velma Metcalfe.
Services were June 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Crowell Cemetery. Rev. Kenny Odom officiated.

Dyer
MT. VERNON, Ill. ­ William R. "Bill" Dyer, 77, died June 16, 2005 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital.
A memorial service was held June 18 at Hughey Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Ellis officiating.
Dyer was a service technician for Prairie Grove Telephone Company in Prairie Grove, Ark. He served in the U.S. Army and the Merchant Marines.
Surviving are his wife, Norma Rainwater Dyer; a son, Greg (Ellen) Dyer of Louisville; stepchildren, Paul (Erin) Rainwater of Mt. Vernon and Michelle (Michael) Barnes of Tell City, Ind.; a sister, Margaret Ann Weldon of Marion; two grandchildren, Erik Dyer and Michael Dyer of Louisville; and five step-grandchildren, Christia Zimmerly, Sophie Rainwater and Paige Rainwater, all of Mt. Vernon, and Hannah Barnes of Tell City, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Leon Dyer and Louise Railey Dyer; a daughter, Teresa Dyer; and a brother, Robert Dyer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fohs Hall, Inc., P. O. Box 1, Marion, KY 42064.

Clark, 103
Mable Cline Clark, perhaps the oldest Crittenden County resident, died June 13, 2005 at age 103. She died at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Clark and her brother, the late Calvin "Cap" Cline, worked at the original Marion Cafe on Main Street, and she later worked at The Coffee Shop under the ownership of Jack Easley. She had been a life-long resident of Crittenden County.
Surviving are a daughter, Katherine Wardlaw of Marion; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clark; a son, William "Little Joe" Clark; two brothers, Calvin "Cap" Cline and Marvin Cline; two sisters, Wilma Cline Benson and Isabelle Cline Archer; and her parents, Ocie and Ellis Cline.
Funeral services are June 16, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Love Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Marion United Methodist Church.

Chambliss
SALEM, Ky. ­ Haskell Chambliss, 86, died June 13, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of Salem Masonic Lodge #81 and a state conservation officer for 31 years.
Funeral services are June 16 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Brantley and Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mollie Chambliss; a daughter, Kelly Curnel of Salem; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, William H. Chambliss, Jr.; and a grandson, Cory Chambliss. His parents were Flavie and Lovie Kirk Chambliss.

Fowler
Services for Jaden Bryce Fowler, stillborn son of Jennifer Fletcher and Joseph Fowler of Marion, were held June 13, 2005 at Fowler Homestead Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Garvey officiated.
The infant died June 11 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Survivors include grandparents Teresa and Kent Fletcher of Marion, Danny Fowler of Marion and Debra Hodges of San Francisco, Calif.; step grandmother Debbie Fowler of Marion; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hazzard
Gladys Mae Hazzard, 76, of Marion, died June 12, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
Surviving are her husband, Roy S. Hazzard of Marion; a daughter, Pearl Mae Swift of Eddyville; a son, Herbert Franklin Hazzard of Princeton; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Herbert J. and Lena Pearl Coleman Woodside.
Services were June 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Aucoin, Rev. Roy Little and Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Henry
Funeral services for Kathleen Henry, 50, of Marion, were June 9, 2005 at Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Darrell Clarke officiated.
Henry, a member of Marion Baptist Church, died June 9 at her home.
Surviving are a sister, Stephanie Ramage of Smithland; and two nephews.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Singleton
Vivan V. Singleton, 91, of Marion, died June 14, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., June 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander and April Watson officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.
Surviving are a brother, Dewayne Bebout of Evansville; three daughters, Louise Hays of Litchfield, Mich., Anna Belle Summers of Marion and Nina Mae Watson of Salem; two sons, Buddy Singleton and Gary Singleton, both of Marion; two sisters, Helen Woodyard of Smithland and Evelyn Wilson of Salem; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Singleton. Her parents were Lillie and Alvin Bebout.

Henry
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Diane Henry, 58, died June 6, 2005. Formerly of Hobart, Ind., she worked in Indiana public schools 30 years, including a teacher, counselor and principal. She retired in 1999. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Princeton and the Trigg-Lyon Newcomers Club.
Surviving are her husband, Jerry A. Henry; a son, Paul E. Puskar of Chicago; two stepsons, Mark (Janynne) Henry of Valparaiso, Ind., and David (Deb) Henry of North East, Md.; in-laws Shirley (Kenneth) Winters of Murray, Ramona (Don) Brasher of Marion, Jane (Robert) Watson of Marion and Louis (Jennalee) Henry of Hernando, Fla.; two brothers, Norb Mattingly of Hobart, Ind., and Lynn (Barbara) Mattingly of Crete, Ill.; three sisters, Phyllis (Thomas) Coil of Griffith, Ind., Shirley (Fred) Urbanik of Hobart and Juanita (Ron) Banks of LaPorte, Ind.; a sister-in-law, Ann Mattingly of Portage, Ind.; and five step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Mattingly; and her parents, Mary and Vance Mattingly.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., June 9 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Ronnie Sivells and Rev. John Benton will officiate. Burial will be in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the building fund at Southside Baptist Church, P.O. Box 684, Princeton, Ky. 42445.

Belt
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. ­ H. Paul "Pat" Belt, 80, died June 2, 2005 at his home.
He was born in Tolu. His family moved to Fairfield, Ill., in 1940, where he graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard a tanker in the Pacific during World War II. Following discharge, he was employed by Davis Oil Co., in Fairfield. He later worked for his older brother Marvin in his trucking company, where he remained until becoming general manager of the Te-Khi Truck/Auto Plaza in Battle Creek in 1964. He was later a partner in the company until 1983 when he became sole owner. He sold it and retired in 1998.
A resident of Marshall until 1990, he was a member of the Marshall Rotary where he was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. From 1990-2000, he made his summer residence in Traverse City and spent winters in Englewood, Fla. He was a former member of the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, where he served on the board and was instrumental in initiating successful fund raisers for the Silent Observer Program. He was owner/operator of The Hoover House restaurant and banquet rooms in Albion; The Courtyard restaurant and banquet facilities and the Days Inn in Albion and the Four Seasons banquet facilities at the Te-Khi in Battle Creek.
He is survived by his wife, Rhodora; five sons, Michael (Vicki) Belt, Mark Belt, Richard Belt, Steve Belt and David Belt; a daughter, Deborah (Mark) Harvey; three stepdaughters, Sharon (Frank) Stoer, Robin (Michael) McGrath and Sara (Michael) LeVan; a brother, Eugene Belt; 10 grandchildren, Jason Belt, Nicholas Belt, Angela Young, Michael Harvey, Alexa Harvey, Paul Belt, Jessica Belt, Alec Belt, Aric Belt; and step-grandchildren Hilary Stover, Peter Stover, Abigail Stover, Heather McGrath, Ryan McGrath, Katherine LeVan and six great-grandchildren.
His parents, Mark and Trecy Belt, preceded him in death, as did a brother, Marvin.
A family service will be held at a later time.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Mich., 49684.

Lewis
Mary Catherine Lewis, 88, of Marion, died June 1, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Surviving are a son, Marc Lewis of Marion and Thomas Michael Lewis of Eddyville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Milbern Lewis; and her parents, Thomas Henry and Bernice Rhodes.
Bandy Funeral Home in Nortonville was in charge of arrangements.

Scott
SULLIVAN, Mo. ­ Martha B. Scott, 83, formerly of Marion, died June 4, 2005 at Life Care Center of Sullivan, Mo.
Surviving are seven daughters, Wanda Thompson of Pacific, Mo., Hilda Pearman of Sullivan, Mo., Sandra Kinaya of McComb, Mich., Linda Teague of Princeton, Ann Batchelder of Sterling Heights, Mich., Carolyn Latta of Paducah and Mary Ruth Hobbs of Fancy Farm; four sons, Floyd J. Scott of Lake City, Eddie Glenn Scott of Bandanna, Jerry Scott of Arnold, Mo., and James Robert Scott of McComb, Mich.; six sisters, Roser Nell Hillyard of Marion, Dean Cone of Florida, Lonnie Craze of Henigan, Ala., Helen Catilla of Salem, Phyllis Clowers of Oliver Springs, Tenn., and Madeline Belt of Marion; two brothers, Jim Crider of Paducah and Wayne Crider of Marion; 32 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were June 8, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Winters and Rev. Bob Newton officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Stegall
HERMITAGE, Tenn. ­ Wallace T. Stegall, 87, formerly of Salem, died June 2, 2005 at McKendree Village Healthcare in Hermitage.
He was mayor of Salem for 13 years and a member of Salem Baptist Church where he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member.
He served as a pilot in the Army Air Force during World War II. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Murray State University. He was a school teacher and ASCS office manager.
Stegall is survived by his wife, Pauline Stringer Stegall of Hermitage; a son, Dr. Barry Stegall of Dayton, Ohio; three stepchildren, Cynthia Hart of Hopkinsville, Darilyn Mason of Hermitage and Paul Stringer of Evansville; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Stegall; a daughter, Janie Norman; three brothers; and his parents, Clarence and Alva Jane Vaughn Stegall.
Services were June 5, 2005 at Salem Baptist Church. Rev. John East officiated. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may take the form of donations to Salem Baptist Church, c/o Pat Hall, P.O. Box 558, Salem, KY 42078; or to Old Salem Baptist Church, P.O. Box 239, Salem, KY 42078.
Sizemore
Graveside services for Ida Sizemore, 68, of Marion, were June 6, 2005 at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis with Rev. Rob Ison officiating.
Sizemore died June 3 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are two sons, David Sizemore of Marion and Roy Sizemore of Crayne, Ind.; two sisters, Charlotte Plyler of Cross, S.C., and Mary Black of Bonneau, S.C.; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Goodson; and a grandson, Roy Sizemore.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Edleman
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Donald Wayne Edleman, 52, died May 28, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
He was preceeded in death by his father, Donald Nelson Edleman.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Edleman of Grand Rivers; his mother, Mary Carlene Edleman of Melvindale, Mich.; two daughters, Donna Ellen Edleman of Benton and Mandi Lauren Smith of Indianapolis; a brother, David Edleman of Burna; a sister, Marilyn Garcia of Paducah; two uncles, James Edleman of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Charles Martin of Michigan and an aunt, Myra Lee Wiggins of Salem.
Services were May 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Franklin officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Stevenson
VALPARAISO, Ind. ­ Gloria Stevenson, 60, of Portage, Ind., formerly of Highland, Ind., died May 19, 2005 at Porter Memorial Hospital.
She was an alumni of Highland High School in Highland, Ind., employed as a safety manager at the Eastern Express for several years and a member of the South Suburban Traffic Club.
She is survived by a son, Ed (Judy) Stevenson of Fairbanks, Alaska; a brother, Sonny Wheeler of Kentucky; two nieces, Lisa and Cyntina and a nephew, Troy.
She is preceeded in death by her parents, Roy and Mabel Wheeler.
Services were May 25 at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home in Highland, Ind. Burial was at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, Ind.

Horning
MEBANE, N.C. ­ David Brown Horning, 63, died April 15, 2005 at the Hospice Home of Burlington, N.C. He was a native of Webster County.
He is survived by his wife, Judi Whittemore Horning; his mother, Hilda Drennan Horning; a daughter, Randi (Dave) Kelly of Keller, Texas; a son, David J. (Vicki) Horning of Hot Springs, Ark.; a sister, Martha Horning of Webster County; and two grandchildren, Sarah Kelly and Clay Kelly.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur B. Horning. A memorial service was held April 19 at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham, N.C.

Harden
TOLU, Ky. ­ A memorial service for William Harold Harden, who died March 3, 2005, will be held at 11:30 a.m., May 21 at White's Chapel Church near Tolu. A luncheon will be served at the Tolu Community Center immediately following the service. All friends and relatives are welcome. Make donations to Lawrence Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens, 905 W. Mulberry, Robinson, IL 62454.

Wright
Lucille Hardesty Wright, 88, of Marion, died May 5, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a homemaker and the oldest member of Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Bro. Gary Hardesty of Marion; a sister, Wilma Downey of Collinsville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Kevin Hardesty of Tell City, Ind., Chris Hardesty and Tiffany Guess, both of Marion; three great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Hardesty; her second husband, Andy Wright; a daughter, Joyce Hardesty; two brothers; and a sister. Her parents were Everidge and Frances Hoover Stone.
Services were May 7 at White's Chapel in Irma. Bro. Gary Hardesty, Bro. Herbert Alexander and Bro. David Winders officiated with burial in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Donations may be made to White's Chapel Cemetery, c/o Stacy Hunt, 2941 U.S. 60 West, Marion, KY 42064.

Quinn
STURGIS, Ky. ­ Funeral services for William Gordon Quinn, 84, will be held at 1 p.m., May 19, 2005 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Sturgis. Father Gerald Calhoun and Bro. Sam Beeny will officiate. Burial will be in St. Ambrose Cemetery in Union County.
Quinn was a U.S. veteran. He died May 15 at Regional Medical Center in Morganfield.
Surviving are three daughters, Jane Rich of Marion, Janet Newcom of Clay and Margie Lou Taylor of Madison, Tenn.; two sisters, Ann Theising of Indianapolis, Ind., and Henrietta West of Mesa, Ariz.; five brothers, Seldon Quinn of Sturgis, Welborn Quinn of Kokomo, Ind., Frank Quinn of Green Town, Ind., Joe Quinn of Sturgis and Charles Quinn of Evansville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Jenkins
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Larry Joe Jenkins, 56, died May 11, 2005 at Methodist Hospital in Union County.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Barbara Jenkins; two sons, Wade Jenkins of Newburgh, Ind., and Jody Jenkins of Waverly; a sister, Brenda Martin of Clay; three granddaughters; and a grandson.
Funeral services were May 13 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Morganfield with Father Gerald Baker and Father Sean Kopcynski officiating. Burial was in St. Ann Cemetery.
He was the Judge-Executive in Union County, was a former magistrate, and served on numerous regional boards.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospital Union County Foundation or St. Ann's School.

Ringstaff
BURNA, Ky. ­ Roy Ringstaff, 69, died May 17, 2005. He was a Livingston County magistrate for 16 years and was employed at B.F. Goodrich 27 years. He was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church, Salem Lodge No. 81 and the Burna Community Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Toney Bell Ringstaff of Burna; three sons, Glen Ringstaff of Calvert City, Ricky Ringstaff of Ledbetter and Scott Ringstaff of Burna; three brothers, Don Ringstaff of Salem, Jack Ringstaff of Sharp and Wayne Ringstaff of Iuka; two sisters, Gladys Woods of Ledbetter and Ruby Salyer of Grand Praire, Texas; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister; a brother; and his parents, Dewey and Loridean Mitchell Ringstaff.
Services will be at 2 p.m., May 20 at Boyd Funeral Home.

Allen
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. ­ William C. "Bill" Allen, Jr., 57, formerly of Marion, died suddenly from a heart attack on May 7, 2005 at his home. He was the managing director of Kennedy Information Group, the publisher of The Palm Beach Journal magazine and a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alexandra Wankowicz Allen; a sister, Barbara (Brent) Allen Roberts of Frostproof, Fla.; stepfather, Bobby Donald (Don) Watson, Sr., of Marion; stepbrother, Bobby D. (Claudia) Watson, Jr., of Nashville, Tenn.; and stepsister, Paula (Doug) Davis of Henderson; seven nieces and nephews; and a great-nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father William C. "Speedy" Allen, Sr., and his mother, Louise Herron Allen Watson. There will be no local service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion United Methodist Church Renovation Fund.

Loveless
OMAHA, Neb. ­ Burnal Marie Loveless, 84, formerly of Salem, died May 8, 2005. She was a member of Loveless Chapel Church in Salem.
Surviving are a son, Robert "Bob" Loveless of Salem; two daughters, Mary Jordan of Omaha and Esther Pruett of Council Bluffs, Iowa; four brothers, Ralph Tabor of Omaha, David Tabor of Topkea, Kan., and Paul Tabor and Alfred Tabor, both of Marion; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Loveless; a son, James Loveless; three brothers; and her parents, Bill and Willie Mae Tabor.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m., May 12, 2005 at Salem Cemetery with Rev. Tim Sprouse officiating.

Mahnke
COULTERVILLE, Ill. ­ Funeral services for Wanda Mahnke, 67, formerly of Marion, were held May 10, 2005 at Wilson's Funeral Home in Tilden, Ill. Burial was in Tilden City Cemetery.
Mahnke died May 8 at Skilled Care Center in Pinckneyville, Ill. She was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are her husband, Albert Mahnke of Coulterville; three daughters, Theresa Franklin of Louisville, Sharon Asbridge of Marion and Marla Manning of Marion; two sons, Cale Mahnke of Coulterville, Ill., and Tab Hunt of Collinsville, Ill.; two sisters, Cathy Fowler of Evansville and Naomi Stallion of Leesburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

McMain
Letha Naomi McMain, 85, of Marion, died May 6, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was of the Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Lautrieve Martin of San Antonio, Texas; three sons, Charles McMain of Toole, Utah, Jesse McMain, Jr., of Marion and James R. Wallace of Kuttawa; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse McMain, Sr.; a brother; and two sisters.
Services were May 9 at Boyd Funeral Chapel with April Watson officiating. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Union County.

Underdown
Augusta "Gussie" Underdown, 70, of Marion, died May 5, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of Dunn Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Bill Wilbanks of St. Louis, Don Wilbanks of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Charles Underdown of Marion; five daughters, Doris Nalin of Evansville, Edna Smith and Margaret McNeely, both of Marion, Lisa James and Patty Young, both of Sturgis; three stepsons, Harold Underdown, Henry Underdown and Junior Underdown, all of Texas; a stepdaughter, Linda Dueser of Texas; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert "Bob" Underdown.
Services were May 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Hix officiating. Burial was in Dunn Springs Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Suite 5, Paducah, KY 42003.

Pullum
Annabel Pullum, 92, of Marion, formerly of Evansville, died April 26, 2005 at Livingston Hospital.
She retired in 1968 from the Evansville State Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Anna Campbell of Evansville and Patricia Dameron of Marion; four grandchildren, Donetta Doench, Lisa Baker, Tony Campbell and Dr. Kelley Suchman; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were April 30 at Alexander East Chapel officiated by Rev. R.R. Schwambach with burial at Alexander Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Pullum; and her parents, Alfred O. and Dora Etta Potts.

Underhill
William "Willy" R. Underhill, 36, of Marion, died April 27, 2005 at Livingston Hospital.
He is survived by his mother, Deloris Jean Underhill of Marion; his grandmother, Katie Sherer of Tolu; three aunts, Alma Tinsley of Fredricktown, Mo., Mary Phillips and Donna Tinsley, both of Tolu; three uncles, Guthrie Sherer, Roger Sherer and Kenneth Sherer, all of Tolu; and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Millie Sherer; and an uncle, Larry Sherer.
Services were May 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Winders officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.

Barnes
SALEM, Ky. ­ Memorial services for Paul D. Barnes, 76, of Salem, were held May 6, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. John East officiated.
Barnes, a member of Salem Baptist Church and a Navy veteran of World War II, died May 3 at his home.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Iris Barnes of Salem; three daughters, Sharon Barnes of West Palm Beach, Fla., Carol Rucks of Springfield, Mo., and Beverly Degenford of Plantation, Fla.; four sons, Roger Barnes and Richard Barnes, both of West Palm Beach, Edwin Barnes of Marion and Wayne Barnes of Salem; a brother, Robert Barnes of Dallas; three sisters, Winniford Barnes, Ann Barnes of Texas and Delores Barnes of Florida; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; and his parents, Charles Ross and Bertha Horn Barnes.

Davis
Angela Gail Nash Davis, 35, of Marion, formerly of Hog Mountain, Ga., died May 1, 2005 as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident in Crittenden County (see related story, page 1A).
Funeral services were May 4 at Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with Barbara Nash officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Faulkner
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Louis Ray Faulkner, 90, died April 24, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He attended Bethel United Methodist Church, was a member of the American Legion Burna Post 217, served in World War II and was a Kentucky Colonel.
He is survived by four nephews, David Stalions of Smithland, Fred Faulkner of Versailles, John Faulkner of The Woodlands, Texas and Dr. Baird Faulkner of Nashville; two nieces, Kay Story of Benton, Beverly Wallace of Salem, a sister-in-law, Gladys Faulkner of Salem; and several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edwinna Threlkeld Faulkner; a sister, May Stalions; a brother, Dr. Roscoe Faulkner; and his parents, Nathan F. and Jennie May Faulkner.
Services were April 27 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Walzie Hosick officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.

Hurley
SALEM, Ky. ­ Tommie Rhea Hurley, 71, died April 22, 2005 at her home. She was of Cumberland Presbyterian faith.
Survivors include her husband, Owen Hurley of Salem; three brothers, Douglas Harnice of Paducah, Eddie Harnice of Smithland and Jimmy Harnice of Sevierville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Lee Kirk; and her parents, Tommie H. and Vivian Sullenger Harnice.
Services were April 25 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Rittenberry officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Wheeler
Brad Wheeler, 55, of Marion, died April 25, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
Private graveside services were held April 27 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Winters officiating.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Wheeler of Marion; his mother, Mary Henrie Wheeler of Marion; two daughters, Michelle (Steve) Dickerson of Marion and Carisa (Mark) Williams of Marion; a sister, Carolyn Wilkinson of Evansville; a brother, Bill Wheeler of Marion; and a granddaughter, Emma Cathryn Williams of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bradburn Leonard Wheeler.

Poindexter
SALEM, Ky ­ Monema Poindexter, 95, died April 25, 2005 at Crittenden County Rehab. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Keith E. Poindexter of Rosiclare, Ill.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Courtney James Poindexter; three sons, Kelcy Poindexter, Dennis Poindexter and Arnold Poindexter; three sisters; and two brothers.
Services will be at 1 p.m., April 28 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Grimes will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Perrin
LOLA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Christine Perrin, 87, were April 24 at Lola Pentecostal Church. Rev. Tim Fouts officiated. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
She was a 25-year member of Lola Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Shelby Jean Perryman Reeves of Lola; three sons, Donald Wayne Perryman of Bayou, Randy Dean Perrin of Sarasota and Mike Perrin of Lola; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Willard Perryman; her second husband, John Randall Perrin; a brother, James Moody Davis; and her parents, James "Jack" M. and Edna Noel Davis.

Richards
DALTON, Ky. ­ John Nelsz Richards, 79, died April 16, 2005 at his home. He was a deacon at Prospect Baptist Church and a retired heavy equipment operator at Christian Coal Co.
He is survived by his wife, Algie Lacy Richards of Dalton; a daughter, Karen Maddux of Marion; a sister, Edith Richards of Dalton; two grandchildren; two nieces; and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by two sisters; a brother; and his parents, George W. and Ruby Neisz Richards.
Services were April 19 at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Darrell Clarke and Bro. Tom McKim officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery near Dalton.

Williams
Billy W. Williams, 33, of Marion, died April 14, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Ambassadors for Christ Church.
Surviving are his parents, Connie and David "Tiny" Williams of Marion; a sister, Mary Lou Williams of Marion; two brothers, Tommy Williams of Marion and Charlie Williams of Eddyville; a grandfather, Clarence Adams of Marion; and two uncles.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Williams.
Services were April 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Freedom Cemetery. Rev. Kenny Downs officiated.

Quertermous
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Ray Quertermous, 92, died April 18, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the VFW in Paducah, was a World War II Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are three sons, Kenneth Quertermous, Wayne Quertermous and David Quertermous, all of Paducah; a daughter, Rayma Bradshaw of Paducah; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; and 14 great-stepchildren.
He was preceded in death by six brothers; five sisters; his wife, Geraldine Faye Quertermous; and his parents, Jasper and Nona Quertermous.
Services were April 19 at Boyd Funeral Chapel with Bro. Donnie McElmurray officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.

Scofield
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Services for James P. "Jim" Scofield, 72, were April 19, 2005 at Ledbetter United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Grimes officiated with burial in Riverview Gardens in Defiance, Ohio.
Scofield, a member of Ledbetter United Methodist Church, died April 16 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of American Legion Post 217, Masonic Lodge 148 in Providence where he was Past Master and the Scottish Rite.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Elizabeth Flory Scofield of Ledbetter; three sons, Joseph Scofield of Palm Bay, Fla., Charles Scofield of Muncie, Ind., and Thomas Scofield of Clay; two daughters, Karen Melton of Symsonia and Shelly Phillips of Providence; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph C. and Mary M. Foltz Scofield.

Kimsey
Paul R. Kimsey, 72, of Marion, died April 9, 2005 at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
Surviving are a daughter, Paula Jo Schworch; three brothers, Kenneth Kimsey of Marion, Loyd Kimsey of Hobart, Ind., and James Kimsey of Portage, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles W. Kimsey; and his parents, Charles W. and Iona Henderson Kimsey.
No services were planned.

Sullivan
CALVERT CITY, Ky. ­ Robbie Sullivan, 75, formerly of Caldwell County, died April 8, 2005 at Oakview Nursing Home in Calvert City.
She was a retired line worker at Arvin Industries and a member of Unity Baptist Church in Fredonia.
She is survived by a daughter, Eva Miller of Benton; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Sullivan; four sons, Kelly Sullivan, Douglas Sullivan, Charlie Sullivan and Russell Sullivan; a daughter, Ada Sullivan Tosh; and two sisters, Francis Derry and Dorothy Baker. Her parents were Kelly and Macy Ellen Rushing Jennings.
Services were April 10 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Mark Faughn and Dale Faughn officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery.

McDaniel
Catherine A. McDaniel, 86, of Marion, formerly of Evansville, died April 5 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Eastern Star and Eagles Auxiliary in Evansville.
Survivors include two grandsons, David Walker and Douglas Walker; a niece, Judy Hamby of Marion; and a nephew, Mike McDaniel of Benton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy McDaniel; a son, Bobby Walker; and her parents, Robert Andrew and Mary Mattingly Berry.
Services were April 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Workman
SALEM, Ky. ­ Evelyn Workman, 85, died April 7, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. She was a retired seamstress.
Surviving are a grandson, Jamie Workman of Calvert City; a granddaughter, Felicia D. Holt of Mayfield; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sons, James David Workman and Phillip Ray Workman; her parents, Lieu and Ora Doan Coleman; five brothers; and two sisters.
Services were April 10 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.

Lawson
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Robert Edward "Edmond" Lawson, 85, were April 8, 2005 at Smithland United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Birk and Rev. Mac Dossett officiated. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.
Lawson, a member of Smithland United Methodist Church, died April 6 at his home.
Surviving are his wife, Karen Lawson of Smithland; six daughters, Crystal Burns of Ledbetter, Ginny Little of Kirksey, Tammy Chittenden of Smithland and Janice Hines, Sam McDonald and Jerri Hughes, all of Carrsville; a son, John Hartman of Reno, Nev.; and 15 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Hartman; a sister; and a brother. His parents were Isiaeh and Ruby Lawson.

Yandell
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Christine Crider Yandell, 93, died April 10, 2005 at Princeton Health Care Manor. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fredonia.
Surviving are a son, Van (Marjorie) Yandell of Caldwell County; a sister, Pauline "Polly" Young of Fredonia; a brother, Theodore (Shirley) Crider of Fredonia; a grandson, Chris (Jennifer) Yandell of Orlando, Fla.; a niece, Martha Bynum of Fredonia; and a great-nephew, Tom Bynum of Calvert City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C.V. Yandell in 1984, and five brothers.
Graveside services were April 13 at Fredonia Cemetery. Rev. Bill Bruce officiated.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to River City Mission, P.O. Box 1000, Paducah, KY 42002.

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Mongel
Victor E. Mongel, 86, of Marion, formerly of Princeton, Ind., died April 4, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a retired oil field pumper and mechanic.
Surviving are two daughters, Violet (Jim) Dillon of Goreville, Ill., and Charlotte (Hugh) Nettleton of Marion; a sister, Rose McIntosh of Bothell, Wash.; three grandchildren, Tony Dillon, Kenny Hensley and Rick Hensley; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mongel; a brother; two sisters; and his parents, Joseph and Virgie Gahagan Mongel.
Graveside services were April 6 at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton with Rev. John Dunn officiating.

Belt
CERESCO, Mich. ­ Theda F. Belt, 86, a native of Tolu, died April 3 at Tendercare of Marshall. She was born in Tolu and graduated from high school in Tolu in 1938.
Surviving are her husband, Eugene "Gene" Belt of Ceresco; a daughter, Judy St. John of Littleton, Colo.; a son, Danny Belt of Ceresco; and five grandchildren.
Her parents were Cleve and Hattie Barrett Fuller.
Services were April 6 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with burial in Ft. Custer National Cemetery.

Mitchell
Sophia Naomi Mitchell, 89, of Marion, died April 4, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Survivors include two sons, James Oliver of North Carolina and Gary Groves of Paducah; a sister, Nina Grace Peek of Marion; two brothers, William O. (Birdie) Farmer and James (Rosemary) Farmer, both of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Nellie F. Farmer; a son, Billy Ray Oliver; and a sister.
Services were April 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sis. Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Robinson
KANSAS CITY, Kan. ­ Rebecca Colleen Robinson, 75, died March 30, 2005 at Providence Medical Center. Graveside services were April 2 at White Oak Cemetery in Clay.
Robinson was a member of London Heights Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Everett R. Robinson; a son, Michael Robinson; four sisters, Emma Fuller of Marion, Hattie Brown of Sullivan, Zelma Lindle of Orlando and Phillis Milligan of Sturgis; and a granddaughter.

Stidham
SADIEVILLE, Ky. ­ Sherrie Stidham, 68, died April 2, 2005. She was born in Marion and was a member of Bethel Fellowship Church of Georgetown.
Graveside services were April 6 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Marion.
Surviving are her husband, C.B. Stidham; two daughters, Lisa Renee Casswell of Evansville and Ramona Reed of Lexington; a son, Charles Franklin Hughes of Evansville; two sisters, Mary Lowell and Reba Woodall, both of Georgetown; a brother, James Robert Woodall of Jackson Hole, Wyo.; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Geneva Woodall; a brother, Paul Woodall, Jr.; and a great-granddaughter.

Martin
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. ­ Helen L. Martin, 68, died March 29, 2005 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, Ill.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Allen Martin; two sons, Rockie E. Martin of Poplar Grove, Ill., and Allen D. Martin, Jr., of Roscoe, Ill.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services were April 2 at Buck-WHeeler-Hyland Funeral Home in Belvidere, Ill.
Hobbs
John A. "Tooter" Hobbs, 84, of Marion, died March 31, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a retired employee of the State of Illinois, a member of the VFW, Masonic Lodge and American Legion.
Surviving are a son, Mike Hobbs (Dorothy) of Marion; a sister, Mayne Frailey of Pickneyville, Ill.; a granddaughter, Melinda Hobbs; a great-grandson, Jacob Hunt; longtime companion Margaret Banks and her son Ronnie Banks; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were April 3 at Rose Gilbert Funeral Home with Danny Starrick officiating. Burial was in Adams Cemetery.

Holloman
Robert Ray Holloman, 73, of Marion, died March 29, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Greenhill Baptist Church in Princeton.
Surviving are his wife, Olga A. Holloman of Marion; two sons, Kenneth Holloman of Rosiclare, Ill., and David Holloman of Eddyville; three daughters, Patsy Nesbitt and Betty Lanham, both of Marion, and Barbara Davidson of Paducah; a stepson, Tom Orenduff of Joy; three stepdaughters, Clara Spurlock of Anna, Ill., Merri Seals of Brookport, Ill., and Barbara Wilson of Ullin, Ill.; two sisters, Martha Robertson and Helen Meeks, both of Princeton; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 13 step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Lillie Meeks; a granddaughter, Summer Nesbitt; two great-grandchildren, Kelly Davidson and Rylee Tabor; and his parents, Rev. Alvie Holloman and Ileen Hamby Holloman.
Services were April 1 at Boyd Funeral Home. Bro. James Gray officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kenneth Holloman, David Holloman, Patsy Nesbitt, Betty Lanham, Tom Orenduff, Merri Seals and Steve Cooper.

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Easley
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. ­ Lyell Edward "L.E." Easley, 75, of Trussville, Ala., formerly of Marion, died March 22, 2005.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Trussville where he was a choir member at the church for over 20 years. He was retired from G.T.E.
Funeral services were March 25 at First United Methodist Church in Trussville with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Rev. Doug Wells officiated.
Survivors include his wife, Renate Easley of Trussville; five daughters, Beverly Teuscher and Leslie Smith, both of Rome, Ga., Gay Lynn Faircloth of Lexington, Christiane Schaecher of Norfolk, Neb., Jennifer Brazier of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a son, David Kelly of Trussville; three sisters, Nancy Prescott of Punta Gorda, Fla., Eloise Leonard of Huntsville, Texas, and Greta Poole of Plymouth, Mich.; a brother, John Easley of Tallahassee, Fla.; nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyell and Sue Rhea Easley; his first wife, Kay; and a son, Allan.

Fritts
VALPARAISO, Ind. ­ Curtis Leon Fritts, 70, died March 19, 2005 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Phyllis Hinton of La Porte, Ind., and Karen L. Pinkerton of Wanatha, Ind.; four sons, Curtis Fritts of Hebron, Ind., Robert Fritts of North Carolina, Edward Fritts of Alabama, and David Fritts of Valparaiso; two sisters, Barbara Heady of Marion and Geraldine Wallace of Kuttawa; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was buried in Memorial Cemetery in Valparaiso.

Belt
Wilma Louise Belt, 74, of Marion, died March 28, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. Funeral services were March 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Belt of Marion; a son, James R. "Butch" McDowell of Salem; a daughter, Judy M. Belt of Marion; her father, Boyd Mayhugh of Buckeye, Ariz.; a brother, Eugene Mayhugh of Buckeye; two sisters, Elizabeth Jo Mayhugh and Marie Harris, both of Buckeye; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Henry
SALEM, Ky. ­ James Stephen Henry, 54, died March 7, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was employed by the FBI.
Surviving are a son, Scott Henry of Lexington; two sisters, Stephanie and Kathy; and a granddaughter.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. No local services were held.

Hanson
SALEM, Ky. ­ James Anthony "Jimbo" McNamara III Hanson, 20, died March 26, 2005 at his uncle's home. He was a member of the U.S. Army, Detachment I, Company A, 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry with an E-3 rank.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Debbie Hanson Peck and Rell Peck, Jr., of Salem; his father, James A. McNamara, Jr., of Rensselaer, Ind.; two brothers, Bill McNamara of Salem and Ron Hanson of Grand Rivers; a sister, Rachelle "Shelly" Peck of Salem; his maternal grandmother, Betty Dinwiddie of Salem; two nieces; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were at 2 p.m., March 31 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Porter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ­ Betty Porter, 74, formerly of Marion, died March 27, 2005 at Mariner Health Center. She was a member of Unity Church in Nashville.
Surviving are a daughter, LuAnn Buchholz of Franklin, Tenn.; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Porter; a son, Marty Porter; and two grandchildren, Drew and Ryan Buchholz.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., April 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Clement officiating.

Roberts
BENTON, Ky. ­ William C. "Tickle" Roberts, 51, died March 26, 2005 at his home. Graveside services were March 28 at Hampton Cemetery with Bro. Johnnie Davis officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Roberts of Benton; his mother, Dorothy McReynolds of Gilbertsville; a daughter, Courtnee Tidwell of Metropolis, Ill.; two sons, James Gary Roberts and William Lee Ray Roberts, both of Benton; four sisters, Brenda Boyd of Grand Rivers, Mona Kanipe of Sturgis, Rose Roberts and Ruthie Bone, both of Gilbertsville; a brother, Weldon Roberts of Gilbertsville; two stepbrothers, Chris McReynolds of Mayfield and Denny McReynolds of Seattle, Wash.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Roberts.

Robinson
GRAYVILLE, Ill. ­ Elsie Robinson, 80, died March 27, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church in Grayville.
Services were held March 29 at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis. Rev. Harold Grace officiated. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are a sister, Louise Nelson of Marion; and a brother, Earl Merritt of Ash Flat, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Emma Collins.

Street
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Hurie "Hedy" Street, 88, were March 26, 2005 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. John Benton and Rev. Wallace York officiated.
Street died March 23 at her home. She was a retired school teacher and member of Southside Baptist Church. She was a member of the 1931 Shady Grove High School basketball team that went to the state tournament.
She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Sigler of Princeton; a son, Dan Street of Princeton; a brother, Morris Hubbard of Kuttawa; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Street; a daughter, Dona Brown; two brothers, Carroll Hubbard, Sr., and J.D. Hubbard; two sisters, Ruth Ambrose and Reba Shelton.

Bruton
Costella Bruton, 89, of Marion, died March 23, 2005. Services were March 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Hill officiating. Burial was in Lewis Cemetery.
Bruton was born in Marion and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, George Bruton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, William and Carrie; six brothers, Buckner, Harrison, Huzell, George, Lucion and Armon; two sisters, Jane and Lavonia; a sister-in-law, Firdie Mae Chapman; and nieces Jesse Brown and Carolyn Shack.

Travis
Mary "Mac Trail" Travis, 69, of Marion, died March 25, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital
She is survived by a son, Larry Simpkins of Marion; two daughters, Monda Lynch of St. Louis and Stacie Travis Binkley of Nashville; a brother, Jimmy Trail of Marion; two sisters, Ann Conger of Marion and Elsie Campbell of Morganfield; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were March 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders, Michelle Trail Wallace and Rev. Kenny Downs officiating. Burial was in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Peek
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Juanita Gilland Peek, 85, died March 22, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Jean Childress Martin of Kuttawa; two grandsons; a granddaughter; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were March 25 at Dunn's Funeral Home in Eddyville with burial in Hebron Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Peck; a son, Herman McKinney; three sisters, Naomi "Tootsie" Beckner, Lavine Seibert and Lucille Rowland Barnett. Her parents were Herman and Audi Myers Gilland.

Palmer
SALEM, Ky. ­ Ina Palmer, 90, died March 21, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of North Livingston Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Shewmaker of Salem; a son, E.J. Palmer of Smithland; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest John Palmer; a sister; and her parents, Ira Drewsie Harris Poindexter.
Funeral services were March 23 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wring officiating. Burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery.

Nesbitt
Summer Jo Nesbitt, 23, of Marion, died March 16, 2005. She was a 2000 graduate of Crittenden County High School.
Surviving are her mother, Patsy Nesbitt of Marion; her stepfather, Joe Nesbitt of Marion; her father, Ron Grimes of Salem; a daughter, Kyonna White of Marion; a sister, Rachel Tabor of Marion; a stepsister, Miranda Grimes of Cincinnati, Ohio; maternal grandparents Ray and Ann Holloman and Sandra Holloman, all of Marion; and paternal grandparents Don and Geraldine Grimes of Salem.
Services were March 19 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. James Gray officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.

Hamilton
TAYLORSVILLE, Ill. ­ Jay Evan Hamilton, 43, died March 5, 2005 at his home when he was crushed by a tall wrought iron light post. He was project manager for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. He was the son-in-law of Pamala Smiley Eaton of Metropolis, Ill., and the grandson-in-law of Dorothy Norma Smiley of Paducah, both former residents of Salem.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Eaton Hamilton of Springfield; and 15-month-old triplets, Cole, Caleb and Clare; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hamilton of Moweaqua, Ill.; a sister, Lea Ann Oelfke; and a grandmother.
Burial was in Decatur, Ill.

Yates
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. ­ James C. Yates, 82, died March 13, 2005 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Marion.
He was a veteran of World War II and worked in the parts department with Rockwell International in California for 29 years and attended Gospel Tabernacle Church.
He is survived by a son, Richard Yates of Mission Viejo, Calif.; a daughter, Connie Whetstone of Peoria, Ariz.; and four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mattox-Wood Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Loyd
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Gertrude Loyd, 90, died March 6, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. She owned Paducah Starter and Generator and was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Lynann Woodall of Marion; four sons, Bill Loyd Jr., of Cullman, Ala., and Kenneth Loyd, Charles Loyd and Alan Loyd, all of Paducah; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Loyd; a son, Ronald Loyd; four brothers; and three sisters. Her parents were J.T. and Josephine Rucks.
Services were March 8 at St. Francis de Sales. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery March 8.

Nelson
George E. "G.E." Nelson, 72, of Marion died March 14, 2005 in Clay.
Surviving are a sister-in-law, Louise Nelson of Marion; and two nieces, Alma Dalton of Marion and Ernestine Love of Ledbetter.
His parents were George Ernest and Verna Newcom Nelson.
Services were March 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Grace officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Whitt
RICHMOND, Ky. ­ Willie Clark Whitt, 86, died March 11, 2005 at Telford Terrace in Richmond. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School and Western Kentucky University and was a home economics teacher in Hebron, Ky. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a deacon and was active in ladies circles. She was a member of the Homemakers Club, the WBCCI Airstream Club and had been instrumental in organizing the Pink Ladies.
Surviving are her husband of 61 years, A.L. Whitt, Jr.; two sons, Clark Lewis Whitt of Key West, Fla., and William B. Whitt of Richmond; a daughter, Sandra Mushkat of Cincinnati; a brother, H.B Clark of Bowling Green; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse Clark and Thurman Clark; and two sisters, Doxie Cox and Ruby Ward.
Funeral services were March 14 at First Presbyterian Church in Richmond with Dr. WIlliam R. Young and Rev. Bill Bailey officiating. Burial followed in Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County.

Lowery
Funeral services for Ollie William "Pete" Lowery, 81, of Tolu, were March 15, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Herbert Alexander and Ted Perryman officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Lowery died March 12 at his home. He was retired from the circulation department of the Detroit Free Press.
Surviving are a brother, James Herman Lowery of Bellevue, Neb.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardell "Happy" Lowery; and three brothers. His parents were Dr. Ollie T. and Jennie Houston Lowery.

Highfil
Virginia Lou "Pert" Highfil, 91, of Marion, died March 13, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. She was the oldest, active member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Padgett of Marion; two sons, Tommy Highfil and Hugh Highfil, both of Marion; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Highfil; a daughter, Shari McDaniel; three brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services were March 15 at Mexico Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Travis and Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mexico Cemetery Fund, c/o Clarence Higgins, 1840 Jackson School Road, Fredonia, KY 42411.

Walker
Helen Walker, 97, died March 10, 2005 at New Haven Assisted Living in Marion. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Riley of Marion and Martha Edmondson of Round Rock, Texas; three grandchildren, Janice Heish of Georgetown, Texas, Andy Walker of Sadyville, Ky., and Mark Walker of Mt. Sterling, Ky; five great-grandchildren; one great-niece; and one great-nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Clyde Walker; and two sons, Charles A. Walker and George R. Walker. Her parents were George M. and Lulu Pickering Crider.
Services were March 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Piney Fork Cemetery.

Watson
Louise H. Watson, 83, of Marion, died March 9, 2005 at Crittenden County Rehab. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Don Watson of Marion; two sons, Bill Allen of New York City, NY and Bob Watson of Brentwood, Tenn.; two daughters, Barbara Roberts of Frostproof, Fla., and Paula Davis of Henderson; two sisters, Julia Gross of San Antonio, Texas and Olive Scott of Sparta, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William C. Allen. Her parents were Kelly and Bertie Herrin.
Funeral services were March 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion united Methodist Church Renovation Fund, College Street, Marion, KY 42064.

Boone
Bro. Marion Edward Boone, 74, of Marion, died March 15, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was pastor of Dunn Springs Baptist Church for 37 years and was a retired factory worker and farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sue Boone of Marion; his father, Bro. James Boone; four sons, Bro. Eddie Boone, Terry Boone and Matthew Boone, all of Marion, and Jimmy Boone of Clay; four daughters, Debbie Dutton, Sandra Tabor, Mary Ann Boone and Amanda Kirk, all of Marion; a brother, Herbert Boone of Marion; a sister, Karen Wheeler of Marion; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary T. Boone; a sister, Nina Woodall; and a granddaughter, Haylee Boone. Pallbearers will be Bradley Boone, Nathan Boone, Ben Boone, Tanner Tabor, Craig Boone, Joshua Boone, Marc Tabor and Brandon Guess. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Boone and Tyler Boone.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., March 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bro. Joe Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078, or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.

Patmor
Funeral services for Eula Riordan Patmor, 76, of Marion, will be held at 1 p.m., March 18, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey will officiate with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Patmor died March 15 at her home. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Sondra Grimes of Almo, and Denise Hamilton of Marion; three sisters, Ruby Yates, Lula Foster and Vivian Anderson, all of Lexington; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herschel E. Riordan; her second husband, Raymond Patmor; a daughter, Kim Riordan; three brothers, Willis, Homer and Burnice Barnett; and her parents, Callie and Artie Barnett.

Whitis
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ LaDonna Whitis, 40, died March 7, 2005 at UK Medical Center in Lexington. She was a member of Hardmoney Baptist Church in Paducah.
Surviving are a son, Chanse Whitis of Paducah; a daughter, Bobbie Lawrence of Henderson; her parents, James Jones of Fredonia and Geraldine Lane Cochran of Princeton; two brothers, Jesse Jones and Charlie Jones, both of Princeton, three sisters, Teresa Jones of Fredonia, Janet Jones of Orlando and Ashley Tinsley of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; her stepfather, Jeff Cochran; a stepson, Chad Whitis; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., March 10 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with burial in Fredonia Cemetery.

Cook
Ira Walker "I.W." Cook, Jr., 71, of Marion, died March 5, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 156 in Marion and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are two sons, Mike Cook of Henderson and Steve Cook of Pataskla, Ohio; two brothers, Percy Cook of Marion and Joe Cook of Vincennes, Ind.; 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 wife, Betty Cook; a sister; a brother; and his parents, Ira Walker and Harpye Herrin Cook, Sr.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., March 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Brantley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3703 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, Ky. 40220-1330; or to the American Diabetes Association, 2207 E. Morgan Ave., Suite H, Evansville, Ind. 47711.

Cross
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. ­ Nancy Lee Cross, 70, died Feb. 28, 2005. Cross is a former Salem resident, moving from California five years ago following retirement from a career in accounting.
Survivors include two daughters, Deanna Lee Cross-Boyle of Lompoc, Calif., and Denise Lee Cross of Marion; a son, David L. Cross of Salem; six grandchildren, Nichol, Stephanie, Joshua, Nathan, Kaitlin and Alicyn; four great-grandchildren, Adreyn, Austin, Colton and Lillian; three step grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Lee Cross.
Memorial donations may be made to Relay for Life.

Noel
HAMPTON, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Janet Noel, 43, were March 6, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Sprouse officiated. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.
Noel, a member of Crown Point Church of God in Crown Point, Ind., died March 3 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She is survived by her husband, Ollie Noel of Hampton; her mother, Margaret Jerlene Reed of Crown Point; her father, Emerald Dale Ness; a son, David Michael Harris of Hampton; two daughters, Angela Jerlene Ramsey of Hampton and Mahelet Marie Harris of Utah; two sisters, June Noe of Weirsdale, Fla., and Virginia Strickland of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Robert Ramsey of Cedar Lake, Ind., and Ray Ramsey of Orlando; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Ray Ramsey.

Holloman
William D. Holloman, 80, of Marion, died March 8, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. He was a member of Hurricane Church.
Surviving are a son, Billy Dale Holloman of Orland Hills, Ill.; three sisters, Kuma Little and Mary Lena Belt, both of Maron, and Maggie Staab of Greeley, Colo.; two brothers, James Holloman of Marion and Roger Holloman of Lola; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jennie Faye Holloman; and his parents, Virgil and Mary Eva Holloman.
Services will be at 11 a.m., March 12, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love Cemetery. Rev. Jimmie Porter and Rev. Wayne Winters will officiate.

Pidgeon
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. ­ Joseph H. Pidgeon, 69, died March 3, 2005 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.
Funeral services were March 6 at Hughart & Beard Funeral Home in Hopkinsville. Rev. Phillip Brumfield and Dr. Phil D. Hill officiated.
Pidgeon was a native of Crittenden County and was a retired maintenance supervisor for Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colo. He was a member of Kelly Baptist Church in Christian County, BPOE Lodge 545, Ft. Campbell Shrine Club, Trigg County Shrine Club, Hopkinsville Shrine Club, Todd County Shrine Club, 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, Rizpah Shriners of Madisonville, L.M. Cox Masonic Lodge 327 in Crofton, Grand Lodge of Kentucky and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna Jo Pidgeon Gardner of Hopkinsville; two sisters, Midge Durbin of Hopkinsville and Ann McDowell of Bremerton, Wash.; and one grandson.
His parents were Joseph H. and Reva Dean Pidgeon and grandparents were marion and Annie Dean, all of the Deanwood Community in Crittenden County.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington, Ky. 40502.

Harden
ROBINSON, Ill. ­ William "Harold" Harden, 81, formerly of Rosiclare and Palatine, Ill., died March 3, 2005 at the Long Term Care Unit of Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Tolu.
He was a mechanic for Meyer Material in Wheeling, Ill., and for Alcoa Mining in Rosiclare. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rieke Harden; three daughters, Judy Massof of Washington, Mich., Dolly Robinson and Mary Harden, both of Robinson; a sister, Peavy Threlkeld of Rosiclare; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Franks; a brother, Barkley Harden; and his parents, James Curtis Harden and Mary Olive Hammond Harden.
Graveside services will be held at White Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lawrence-Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens, 905 W. Mulberry St., Robinson, IL 62454.

Brantley
VILLA RIDGE, Mo. ­ Harold R. Brantley, 79, died Feb. 22, 2005.
Funeral services were Feb. 26 at Bell Funeral Home in Pacific, with burial in Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Lana Coons of Jonesboro, Ark., and Susan Steen of Union; a son, Brian Brantley of Villa Ridge; two brothers, Gerald Brantley and Robert Brantley, both of Marion; a sister, Marybelle Jay of marion; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Clark Brantley; and a son, Kenneth Brantley. His parents were Leonard and Mabel Givens Brantley of Crittenden County.

Babb
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Wilkes R. Babb, 84, died March 4, 2005 at Georgetown Manor Nursing Home. He was a retired chemical operator for Celanese Coatings and was a native of Lola. He was an Army Air Forces veteran serving in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, the former Wanita Loofbourrow; a daughter, Kathleen Babb; a sister, Sue May; and a brother, Charles Babb of Lola.
Funeral services were held March 7 at Arch L. Heady & Son in Louisville with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens-West.
Memorial gifts may go to Hospice & Palliative Care of Louisville.

Alsobrook
HARRISBURG, Ill. ­ Larnie C. Alsobrook, 85, formerly of Livingston County, died Feb. 25, 2005 at his home. He was a World War II veteran, receiving a Purple Heart for his service. He was a member of the Paducah American Legion.
Surviving are a daughter, Darla Robson of Bend, Ore.; a son, Charles Alsobrook of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; seven sisters, Verna Carter, Georgie Carter, Ona Park, Dean Nosker, Billie Shelton, Jeanette Grimes and Ellen Cockrell, all of California; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mariel Alsobrook; a brother, Harold Alsobrook; and his parents, Willie and Vidue Cobb Alsobrook.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions benefit the Alzheimer's Association, 3703 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40220-1330.

Turner
Ruth Evelyn South Turner, 96, of Marion, died Feb. 23, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Funeral services were Feb. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Clint Keith officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. She was a member of Marion Central Baptist Church.
Surviving are two cousins, Paul Mahan of Sheridan, Mich, and Mark Mahan of Columbus, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed South. Her parents were John Martin and Oda Essie Belt.

Hall
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ Funeral services for Wesley Preston Hall, 100, formerly of Livingston County, were held March 2, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Randy Beal officiated. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Hall was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church. He graduated from fur trappers school at age 88 and was a member of the Fur Trappers Association.
He died Feb. 27 at Angel River Nursing Home in Newburg, Ind.
Surviving are a son, Wesley Berry Hall of Evansville; four daughters, Shirley Williams of Evansville, Wanda Billings of Booneville, Ind., Hilda Ickhoff of Hazelwood, Mo., and Gwendolyn Slepecki of Brandon, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Surviving are his first wife, Edna Hall; his second wife, Erma E. Hall; two sons; a sister; and a brother. His parents were Thomas and Lula Edmonds Hall.

Guill
TILINE, Ky. ­ Roy Douglas Guill, 62, died Feb. 24, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. He worked at L&N Railroad for 36 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services were Feb. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Walzie Hosick officiating. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Bonny Guill of Tiline and formerly of Union Star, Ky.; a son, Roy Franklin Guill of Las Vegas; a daughter, Angela Collins of Mt. Washington; a stepdaughter, Kelly Neff of Radcliff; four brothers, Gary Guill, Paul Guill and Ronnie Guill, all of Carrsville, and Williard Guill of Marion; two sisters, Georgia Mae Ross of Harrisburg, Ill., and Linda Hardesty of Marion; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Lou Hosick Guill.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003-4582.

Conyer
Pauline Conyer, 85, of Marion, died Feb. 26, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons, Doyle Conyer, Donnie Bruce Conyer, Robert Conyer and Stanley Conyer, all of Marion; a daughter, Kay Winters of Marion; two sisters, Louise Larue of Salem and Connie Perryman of Marion; three brothers, James Ray Cash of Texas, John Ed Cash of Arkansas and William Garland Cash of Harrodsburg; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Osborne Conyer; two sisters; and a brother.
Funeral services were March 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Downs, Rev. Wayne Winters and Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Henry
SALEM, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Ollie M. Henry, 93, were Feb. 25, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Rev. John East officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Henry died Feb. 22 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was the oldest living member of Salem Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter Carlin Davidson of Marion; two sons, Frank Henry and Terry Henry, both of Salem; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Henry; four brothers and two sisters. Her parents were Daniel F. and Julie Hall James.

Jenkins
Kyle Jenkins, 16, of Marion, died Feb. 25, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Feb. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Bill McCormick officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are his father Roger Jenkins of Marion; his mother Anita Whitehead Jenkins of Sturgis; a sister, Kimberly Jenkins of Marion; a half brother, Wesley Whitehead of LaGrange; grandmothers Geneva Harrington of Shady Grove and Kathleen Whitehead of Sturgis.

Conger
Charles Edward Conger, 61, of Marion, died Feb. 16, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was a member of Marion Church of God.
Funeral services were Feb. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick and Bro. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Faye Conger; a son, Michael Conger; a daughter, Melissa Myers; his mother, Ruth Orr Conger; and two granddaughters, Emily and Kaitlyn Myers, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Conger.
This is a paid obituary.

Thompson
Evelyn Sue Thompson, 60, of Marion, died Feb. 20, 2005 at her home. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopalian Church in Madisonville; and a member of Presidents Club of Avon Organization.
Surviving are her husband, Russel Thompson of Marion; three daughters, Christine Copeland of Marion, Lisa Martinez and Amy Witham of Valparaiso, Ind.; a sister, Jo Anna Stone of Marion; a brother, Charles Henry of Marion; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Thompson of Tulsa, Okla.; a stepson, Trey Thompson of San Antonio, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Etheleen Henry.
Services were Feb. 22, at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Tolley
CARRSVILLE, Ky. ­ Maude Tolley, 83, died Feb. 20, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Carrsville Pentecostal Church for more than 55 years.
Surviving are two sons, Eddie (Linda) Myrick of Marion and Joe (Connie Suits) Myrick of Carrsville; four daughters, Wilma (Jim) Jackson of Lowell, Ind., Joyce Lemmon of Lake Station, Ind., and Kay Tolley (Clippy Hughes) and Raye (Jerry) Croft, both of Marion; nine grandchildren, James Anthony Jackson, Ashley Croft, Donnie, Denise, Carla and Dena Lemmon, James Edward Myrick and Stephanie and Jennifer Myrick; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Houston Myrick; and her second husband, Odis Tolley; a grandson; a great-grandson; two sisters; three brothers; and her parents, Joe and Toy Ramage Love.
Funeral services were Feb. 23 at Carrsville Pentecostal Church with Rev. Mac Dossett officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
This is a paid obituary.

Emmons
CARRSVILLE, Ky. ­ Private graveside services for Daniel James Emmons, 3 months, were held Feb. 21, 2005. Emmons died Feb. 17 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his mother, Sarah Emmons of Carrsville; his father, Roger Reed, Jr., of Hampton; a brother, Jarrard Emmons of Carrsville; maternal grandparents, David and Fonda Watts of Tiline; maternal great-grandmother, Henrietta Gray of Kevil; maternal great-great-grandmother Moss Maupin of Kevil; and an aunt and uncle.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Watson
COCOA, Fla. ­ Mary Joann "Jodi" Watson, 39, formerly of Marion, died Feb. 21, 2005.
Surviving are her husband, William G. "Jerry" Watson; four children, Lisa J. Dempsey, Joseph W. Taylor III, Stacy J. Lewis and William G. Watson; her mother, Diana L. Dempsey; and four grandchildren, all of Cocoa.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Joe Dempsey.
Memorial services will be held Feb. 26 in Florida.

Bradford
Edwin Bradford, 79, of Marion, died Feb. 17, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Bradford of Marion; three sons, Eddie Bradford of Gravette, Ark.; and Bernie Bradford and Charlie Bradford, both of Marion; three brothers, Bernie Bradford, Jr., Glenn Bradford and Robert Bradford, all of Salem; a sister, Margaret Benton of Eddyville; two stepdaughters, Carla Bunger of Spartanburg, S.C., and Carol Martin of Morgantown, N.C.; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Asbridge; and his parents, Bernie and Freda Bradford.
Services were Feb. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Rev. Deann Thompson officiated.

Reader
Carolyn Ruth Reader, 60, of Marion, died Feb. 19, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services were Feb. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating.
Surviving are a daughter, Michelle Hackney of Marion; two stepsons, Mickey Reader of Louisville and Dennis Reader of Madisonville; two brothers, Steve Boze of Owensboro and Wilburn Boze of Madisonville; two sisters, Chloe Rager of Earlington and Dorothy Sisneras of Colorado; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Reader; a brother; a sister; and her parents, Robert and Mabel Boze.

Woodall
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Winfred Thomas "Tommy" Woodall, 69, died Feb. 17, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. He wa s a member of New Life Apostolic Tabernacle.
Services were Feb. 19 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Paducah with Rev. Larry Rudesill officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Jean Buford Wallace Woodall of Paducah; two daughters, Cathy Louise Woodall Harned of Lone Oak and Shannon Jean Kidd of Paducah; five sons, Gary Woodall of Wickliffe, Jeffrey Woodall of Lone Oak, Richard Baker and Ronald Baker, both of Paducah, and Tommy Wallace, Jr., of Norfolk, Va.; three sisters, Carolyn Woodall and Belkinda Severns, both of Paducah, and Hazel Brown of Marion; four brothers, Clarence Woodall and Boyce Woodall, both of Marion, Harold Woodall of Lone Oak and Frankie Woodall of Paducah; his mother-in-law, Virginia Pauline Tucker; and several nieces and nephews.

Driver
CARRSVILLE, Ky. ­ Services for R.D. Driver, 70, were Feb. 22, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Wring and Rev. Roy Little officiated. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.
Driver died Feb. 19 at his home. He was Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a towboat captain for more than 30 years. He was a member of the retired Towboat Pilot Association of Paducah, Masonic Lodge No. 212 of Carrsville, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Sturgis, Eastern Star of Marion, the Scottish Rite, the York Rite Bodies, the Princeton Shrine Club and the Rizpah Shrine, and he was a Master 32nd Degree Mason. He attended North Livingston Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Joan Driver of Carrsville; a daughter, Joyce Ann Rose of Burna; a sister, Dorothy Gerding of Carrsville; a grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; and two nephews. His parents were Dellar Roy Driver and Ruby Myrick Driver.

Farmer
NEW ALBANY, Ind. ­ Leonard Hughie Farmer, 66, died Feb. 20, 2005 at Floyd Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Marion and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a former funeral director for Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Mo., and a member of Charlestown Road Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Kelly Farmer of Charlestown and Eric Farmer of New Albany; a brother, Lowell Dacon Farmer of Providence; a sister, Betty Sue Staggs of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Feb. 24 at Kraft Funeral Chapel with burial in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

Brewer
Funeral services for Elsie Alice Brewer, 85, of Marion, were Feb. 23, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
A member of Marion Church of Christ, Brewer died Feb. 21 at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
Surviving are two sons, Robert L. Holloman of Marion and William L. Holloman of Kuttawa; a daughter, Rose Marie Stark of Auburndale, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonao "Pap" and Della Mae Stephens; two sisters; and four brothers.

Johnson
TILINE, Ky. - Services for Edith Mae Johnson, 83, were held Feb. 15, 2005 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland. Rev. Allen Jones and Rev. Russell Joiner officiated. Burial was in Grove Chapel Cemetery.
Johnson died Feb. 12 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Survivors include a son, Keith Johnson of Symsonia; a daughter, Carolyn Tracy of Tiline; a sister, Kerena Rudd of Paducah; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh Johnson; her parents, Coy and Caroline Kemper Hudson; two sisters; a brother; and a great-granddaughter.

Tabor
NASHVILLE, Ky. ­ Rylee Tabor, infant girl, died Feb. 9, 2005 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
Surviving are her parents, Brant and Rachel Tabor of Marion; a sister, Rhegan Tabor of LaVergne, Tenn.; grandparents, Patsy and Joe Nesbitt of Marion and Hope Hodge of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fred D. Tabor.

Turner
TROY, Mo. ­ Recie Mae Tharp Turner, 87, formerly of Lola, died Feb. 11, 2005 at her home.
Funeral services were Feb. 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Rittenberry officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Surviving are a niece, Debbie Dickinson of Troy; and five sisters, Cleo Schnake, Juanita Wilbanks, Dottie Taber and Lucille King, all of Illinois, and Ileene Kroll of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pleas Turner; her parents, Elmer and Carrie Walton Tharp; three sisters; and two brothers.

Haegelin
Harley J. Haegelin, 84, of Marion, died Feb. 10, 2005 at his home. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Marion-Crittenden County Airport Board, was a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former owner of Lafayette Heights Bed and Breakfast in Frances.
Funeral services were Feb. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Haegelin of Marion; three daughters, Tina Tabor of Marion, Donna Green of Marion and Cynthia Stark of Greeley, Colo.; four sons, Cal Brasher of Marion, Johnny Haegelin of ReoMedina, Texas, Tim Haegelin of New Braunsfels, Texas and Tom Haegelin of Pryer, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Allcock
EDDYVILLE, Ky. - Georgia LaVerne Allcock, 71, died Feb. 8, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a homemaker and member of Olive Baptist Church in Paducah.
Survivors include three daughters, Cindy Taber of Suwanee and Toni Weldon and Phyllis Rushing, both of Marion; two sons, Ricky Allcock of Marion and Johnny Allcock of Hampton; two brothers, John Travis and Homer Ray Travis, both of Marion; four sisters, Carlene Hill, Peggy Easley, Willie Mae Jenkins and Ruby Jean Hodges, all of Marion; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Allcock; a brother, Billy Joe Travis; two grandchildren; and her parents, Homer and Ora Hillyard Travis.
Services were Feb. 10 at Collier Funeral Chapel in Benton. Rev. Frank McCallum and Sis. Lucy Tedrick will officiate. Burial was in Smith Cemetery in Benton.

Alexander
HERMITAGE, Tenn. ­ Private graveside services for Michael H. Alexander, 60, formerly of Murray, will be held Feb. 10 at Old Salem Cemetery. Rev. John East will officiate.
Alexander died Feb. 7 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was of the Church of Christ faith.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Alexander of Hermitage; two sisters, Merilyn DeLaney of Branson, Mo., and Karen Bunch of Kings Mountain, N.C.; three brothers, Danny Alexander of Murray, Terry Alexander of Salem and Dewayne Alexander of California; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Walena Alexander.
Boyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Woodall
DIAMOND, Ky. ­ John W. Woodall, Jr., 34, of Diamond, died Feb. 1, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Wilcox Woodall of Diamond; his mother, Brenda Woodall of Smithland; his father, John Woodall, Sr., of Smithland; two sons, John Tyler Woodall of Marion and Jonathan Kyle Woodall of Diamond; two daughters, Stormi Dawn Woodall and Tami Michelle Woodall, both of Diamond; a brother, Keith Woodall of Salem; two sisters, Lisa Holloman and Teresa Shewcraft, both of Salem; and a grandmother, Mattie Woodall of Smithland.
Services were held Feb. 4 at Townsend-Jones Funeral Home iin Providence with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.

Hunt
Hubert "Ted" Hunt, 90, of Marion, died Feb. 1, 2005 at Livingston County Hospital. He attended Cave Springs General Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Marion Hunt of Dawson Springs, Hubert Hunt, Jr., of Wendell, N.C., and Bud Hunt of Grand Rivers; a daughter, Charlotte Whitledge of Henderson; a brother, Hayden Hunt of Eureka, Mo.; and two sisters, Mabel Guess of Marion and Miriam Marvel of Morganfield.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Hunt; and a brother, Harley Hunt. His parents were Simeon and Alice Hunt.
Services were Feb. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Heath Martin officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cave Springs General Baptist Church, c/o Heath Martin, 465 Just-A-Mere Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Rice
GARDENA, Calif. ­ Opal Clara Terry Rice, 93, died Jan. 20, 2005 in Torrance, Calif., where she lived for more than 50 years. She was born in Blackford in Webster County.
Surviving are a daughter, Lenora Hicks of Covina, Calif.; a son, Henry Clay Rice of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Local survivors are two nieces, Martha Crider Bynum and Caroline Conway Riley; and three nephews, Henry, Joe and Donald Conway, all of Fredonia.
Her parents were John Milton Terry and Clara Woodall Terry. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Terry Crider, and a granddaughter, Vonda.
Graveside services were held Jan. 27 at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, Calif.

Holder
Billie W. Holder, 71, of Marion, died Jan. 29, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Susan Holder of Marion; two daughters, Barbara "Sis" Holder of Kansas City, Kan., and Stacie Beckner of Marion; seven sisters, Maxine Mathews of Eddyville, Kathleen Matheney of Shelbyville, Ill., Gladys Hannis of Wandi, Ill., Bonnie Brooks of Decatur, Ill., Eunice Peek of Dycusburg, and Naomi McClure and Glenda Price, both of Marion; and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Holder; his parents, Perce and Neva Holder; his stepmother, Marybelle Holder; three sisters; and a brother.
Services were Feb. 1 at Seven Springs Baptist Church. Burial was in Holder Cemetery. Rev. Donnie Howton and Rev. Lonnie Knight officiated. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sisco
Lonnie Sisco, 82, of Marion, died Jan. 30, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a 32nd degree Shriner of the Scottish Rite and a member of Salem Masonic Lodge #81.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Christine Sisco of Marion; two sons, David Sisco of Marion and Paul Sisco of Fredonia; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother. His parents were Ben and Ella Ramage Sisco.
Funeral services are at 10 a.m., Feb. 3 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Father Richard Cash officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Ferguson
COLUMBUS, Miss. ­ Jack W. Ferguson, 67, died Jan. 18, 2005 at the home of his brother in Columbus, Miss.
He graduated from Bethel College in McKenzie, Tenn., with a bachelor's degree in 1959, received his Bachelor of Divinity from the Cumberland Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1962 and his Master of Divinity in 1969 from Memphis Theological Seminary.
He was the minister to churches in Tennessee, Oklahoma Texas and Kentucky, including Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion.
Survivors include three sons, Joe Ferguson of Cooksville, Tenn, Dave Ferguson of Loudon, Tenn., and Brad Ferguson of the United States Air Force his mother, Len Ferguson of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a brother, Mark D. Ferguson of Columbus, Miss.; four grandchildren; four step children; and seven step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack W. Ferguson, Sr.
Services were Jan. 22, at Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel with Rev. Don Coleman officiating with burial at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City, OK. Memorial donations may be made to the Board of Christian Education, 1978 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104.

Wiggins
PORTAGE, Ind. ­ Thelbert "Sonny" Wiggins, 89, died Jan. 24, 2005. He was born in Livingston County and lived in Portage since 1979. He was employed by U.S. Steel for 27 years and was a member of the Steelworkers Union Local 1066. He was a lifetime member of the Grand Lodge of Salem, Ky., F&AM #81.
Surviving are a son, Harold "Bud" Wiggins of Portage; two daughters, Barbara Mabe of Portage and Debra Coleman, of Wheatfield, Ill.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Wiggins; his parents, Walter and Ollie Hodge Wiggins; two great-grandsons; five brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 28 at Engel Funeral Home in Portage. Bob Burton of Real Life Community Church will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Portage.

Olson
SALEM, Ky. ­ Mary A. Olson, 90, died Jan. 8, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She attended Ambassadors for Christ Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Shelia A. Lane of Marion; three sons, Harley Olson of Salem and Truman Olson and Andrew Olson, both of Yucaipa, Calif.; a brother, Bud Olson of Mora, MN.; and 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman M. Olson; a daughter, Iris Lassonde; her parents, Andrew and Alice Gurken Olson; and several brothers and sisters.
No local services were held. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Rolla, N.D.
Memorial donations may be made to Shelia A. Lane, 1790 Frances Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Collins
LOLA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Leva N. Collins, 87, were held Jan. 23, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home.
Collins died Jan. 21 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was the oldest member (over 50 years) of the Homemakers Club.
Surviving are her husband, Seldon J. Collins of Lola; two sons, Bud Collins of Smithland and James Sonny Collins of Clarksville, Tenn.; a sister, Wilma Gilland of Lola; a brother, Alle Hosick of Benton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother; and three sisters. Her parents were George W. and Nancy Jane Millikan Hosick.
Memorials may be made to the Homemakers Scholarship Fund, PO Box 189, Smithland, KY 42081.

Rogers
BELTON, Mo. Mildred E. Rogers, 61, died Jan. 21, 2005 at her home. She was a member of Pleasant Hill General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Susan Hughes of Stilwell, Kan.; a granddaughter; two aunts; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Williams and Mary Sybil Morrow Hunt; her stepfather, Arnold "Shorty" Hunt; and a brother, Samuel Otto Smith.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Jan. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.Marjorie Jeffords, 97, of Marion, died Jan. 24, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m., Jan. 29 at Maplelawn Cemetery in Paducah with Rev. Jamie Baker officiated. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jeffords was a nurse for many years in Paducah.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Steve Jeffords of Destin, Fla., and Stephanie Jeffords of Columbus, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a son, James S. Jeffords; and her husband, Sterling Jeffords.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 103 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY

Mosley
DeKOVEN, Ky. ­ William Mosley, 41, died Jan. 12, 2005 at his home. Funeral services were Jan. 15 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Rev. Joel Gray officiated. Burial was in Old Bethel Cemetery in Union County.
Surviving are a son, Derrick Mosley of Uniontown; four sisters, Ronnie Blackburn of Sturgis, Barbara McManus of Paducah and Carlene Long and Tammy Hunter, both of Morganfield; four brothers, Larry Mosley of Sturgis, Jimmy Mosley of Chaffee, Mo., James Edward Mosley of Evansville and David Mosley of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lucy Mae Mosley.

Croft
SALEM, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Velda Mae Watson Croft, 67, were Jan. 19, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Herbert Alexander officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Croft died Jan. 17 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
Surviving are three daughters, Janice Schweizer, Linda Harris and Anna Sue Harmon, all of Salem; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Croft; two brothers; and her parents, Ben and Nellie McElmurray Watson.

York
Corine York, 86, of Marion, died Jan. 18, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Robert O. "Buddy" York of Marion; three daughters, Mary Rose Clark and Donna K. Minton, both of Marion, and Sandy Newell of Madisonville; a son, Doyle Jennings of Marion; four sisters, Oma Lee Dixon of Marion, Mercedes Rayburn of Smithland, Gracie Hedgepath of Sturgis and Deanie Wallace of Marion; two brothers, Fred Dale Watson of Kansas and Donald Watson of Marion; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Regina Woodall; a sister, Velda Kelly; a brother, Robert Fritts; and her parents, Fred and Myrtie Conger Watson.
Funeral services will be Jan. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Davis officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Morrow
LILLIAN, Ala. ­ Samuel Wilbern Morrow, 78, died Jan. 15, 2005 at Beverly Nursing Home in Foley, Ala. He was a native of Crittenden County and was retired from Whirlpool in Evansville, Ind. He was a past Master of the Masons and was a member of the Marion General Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife Wanda Morrow of Lillian; a son, Jarvis Wade Morrow of Henderson; a daughter, LaVon Bowen of Lexington; two sisters, Carolyn Gordon of Bowling Green and Pansy Strickland of Pensacola, Fla.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. and Mary Ruth Stephens Morrow; and a sister, Mary Sybil Hunt.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Elkton Baptist Church in Elkton, Ky.

Strong
Gyneth Rhea Strong, 88, of Marion, died Jan. 6, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church, Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, Crittenden County Homemakers and retired from teaching after 28 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Sue Champion of Salem and Martha Glenn Smith of Newburgh, Ind.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Glenn Strong; a daughter, Donna Jean Strong; a brother, Billy Guess; and a sister, Marjorie Strong. Her parents were William Raymond and Suzanne Guess.
Services were Jan. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. John East and Rev. Jamie Baker officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.

Riley
BURNA, Ky. ­ Elizabeth L. Riley, 93, died Jan. 6, 2005 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a homemaker and former Avon representative. She was a charter member of Central Baptist Church in Burna.
Survivors include four daughters, Jackie Doom of Burna, Joretta Ramage of Hendron, Ann Wright of West Paducah and Shirley Gass of Lone Oak; a brother, Bennie McCandless of Cincinnati, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.V. "Tom" Riley; a son, Vernon Edwin "Jr." Riley; five brothers; a sister; and a great-granddaughter, Leigh Ann Riley. Her parents were Jesse and Lake Foster McCandless.
Services were Jan. 9 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Russell Joiner officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.

Dycus
DYCUSBURG, Ky. ­ Funeral arrangements for Mabel Vinson Dycus, 85, will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 14, 2005 at Dycusburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Randell Rogers and Rev. Steve McVay officiating. Burial will be in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Dycus died Jan. 11 at Hilltop Nursing Home. She was a member of Dycusburg United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Gail Bannister of Dycusburg and Gina Russell of Clay; a son, William Dycus of Wytheville, Va.; a nephew, James H. Wiseman of Benton; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Dycus; and a sister, Helen Witt. Her parents were James A. and Laura Sadler Vinson.

Gilson
SALEM, Ky. ­ Mary A. Gilson, 90, died Jan. 8, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She attended Ambassadors for Christ Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Shelia A. Lane of Marion; three sons, Harley Olson of Salem and Truman Olson and Andrew Olson, both of Yucaipa, Calif.; a brother, Bud Olson of Mora, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman M. Olson; and several brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held in the spring in Rolla, N.D.

Hill
Funeral services for Harold Hill, 84, of Marion, were Jan. 1, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Hill died Dec. 30, 2004 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. He was a member and elder of the former First Presbyterian Church in Marion and attended Marion United Methodist Church. He was a retired coach and school teacher in the Crittenden County School System and was a former school board member.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth N. Hill of Marion; three daughters, Carol Baughman of Frankfort, Betty Ingram of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Lucy Alvey of Tell City, Ind.; a brother, Harvey Hill of Mayfield; two nephews; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Miley and Leona Hill.

Vinson
Jerry Vinson, 63, of Caldwell County, died Jan. 2, 2005 at his home. He was the owner and operator of Vinson Logging for over 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Fox Vinson of Caldwell County; three sons, Mike Vinson of Crittenden County and Chris Vinson and Raymon Vinson, both of Caldwell County; two daughters, Jerilyn Vinson of Princeton and Robin Newill of Caldwell County; four sisters, Margaret Jewell Tooley of Evansville, Kathleen Oliver of Princeton, Jane Dorroh of Princeton and Janice Burkhart of Clarksville; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dixie DeAnn Vinson.
Services were Jan. 4 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Mark Faughn and Rev. Dean Ray officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery.

Rorer
McKENZIE, Tenn. ­ Thomas Phillip "Buddy" Rorer, 61, died Jan. 2, 2005 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were Jan. 5 at Gallimore Funeral Home in Gleason, Tenn. A service was also held at Mexico Baptist Church Jan. 5 prior to burial in the church cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Phillip Rorer and David Rorer, both of McKenzie; four brothers, Doug Rorer of DeSoto, Mo., Robert Deboe of Mexico, Ky., Kenneth Deboe of Lake Station, Ind., Don Deboe of Marion; two sisters, Phyllis Risner of Mexico, Ky., and Pauline Lee of Eddyville; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Ed Deboe. His parents were Henry Leonard and Anna Ruth Gilland Rorer.

Hall
BENSON, N.C. ­ Jon Morrison Hall, 64, died Jan. 2, 2005 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Jan. 15 at St. Mary's Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Aubrey Williamson and Rev. Frank McCallum officiating.
Hall was raised in Lyon County. He was a member of St. Mary's Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Air Force, operated a Pizza Inn, was a professional bass fisherman and was a home construction contractor.
Surviving are his wife, Margurite Jones Hall; a son, Ronald "Ron" Wade Hall of Four Oaks, N.C.; a daughter, Pamela Kay Smith of Garner, N.C.; a brother, Billy R. Hall of Brownsville, Ore.; three sisters, Sue Mills of Paducah, Nira McCallum of Marion and Sarah Woody of Paducah; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Marvin Walter and Bernice Dean Mize Hall; and a brother, Daryl Hall.
Memorials may be made to Community Home Care and Hospice, 707 Wilkins St., Smithfield, NC 27577.
Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson was in charge of arrangements.

Wadlington
SALEM, Ky. ­ Roy Wadlington, 65, died Dec. 21, 2004 at Western Baptist Hospital. Services were Dec. 27, 2004 at Boyd's Funeral Home. Rev. E.J. Hatton officiated. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Gary Haney of Salem; a brother, Walter Wadlington of Alabama; a sister, Mary Woodall of Marion; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lewis and Linnie Rushing Wadlington; four sisters; and three brothers.

Oglesby
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Nadine Oglesby, 90, died Jan. 4, 2005 at Methodist Hospital Union County.
Oglesby was a member of the Morganfield First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Nelda Freer of Morganfield and Shirley O'Neal of Newburgh, Ind.; a son, Noble Oglesby of Henderson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Oglesby in 1985.
Funeral services were Jan. 6 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Bro. Sam Belo officiating. Burial was in the Pride Bordley Cemetery in Union County.

Damron
OAKLAWN, Ill. ­ Arlene "Sissy" Damron, 70, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 29, 2004 at her home. Funeral services were Jan. 2, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bill Baker officiated. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Surviving are a sister, Peggy Bryant of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents were Taylor and Irene Damron.