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June 26, 2003 ISSUE

Jackson
SCOTTS COUNTY, Mo. ­ Irene Jackson, 80, formerly of Tolu, died June 11, 2003.
She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Mercier; a son, Wayne Jackson; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Bessie and Lewis Barnes.
Services were held in Forest Lawn Mortuary in Covina Hills, Calif.

Riley
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. ­ Clarla A. Riley, 84, formerly of Crittenden County, died June 17, 2003 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
She is survived by a son, Sherman Woodall of Michigan; a daughter, Margaret Dixon of Allen Park, Mich.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were June 20 at White's Chapel Church with Bro. David Winders officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Smiley
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ George H. Smiley, 82, died June 19, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital.
He was a member of Reidland United Methodist Church, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was retired from TVA after 43 years of service as a power operator.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Norman Smiley of Paducah; a daughter, Pamela S. Earon of Metropolis, Ill.; a son, George H. Smiley III of Connecticut; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister. His parents were George H. Smiley and Ethel Murphy Smiley.
Funeral services were held June 23 at Boyd Funeral Chapel with Bro. Charles Pitman and Bro. Richard Carruth officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Hunt
Dorothy Hunt, 69, of Marion, died June 20, 2003 at her home. She was a member of Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Marvin Hunt of Marion; a daughter, Shannon Stout of Marion; a sister, Genevieve Simpkins of Nashville; two half sisters, Louise Cline of Marion and Helen Harper of Fredonia; and a half brother, Leslie Davis of Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Thomas and her parents, Ernest and Janette Brown.
Funeral services were June 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Latham officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Davidson
Russell E. Davidson, 93, of Marion, died June 11, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a 65-year member of Union Baptist Church and a 50-year member of Salem Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Alsobrook Davidson of Marion; two sisters, Velda Drake of Salem and Ruby Wring of Bardstown; a brother, Kenneth Davidson of Memphis.
Funeral services were June 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.

Spaulding
BURNA, Ky. ­ Susan Spaulding, 39, died June 8, 2003 in Chicago, Ill.
She is survived by two sons, Joshua Spaulding and Jonathan Spaulding, both of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus "Buck" Spaulding.
A memorial service was held June 15 at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Salem with Bro. Phillip Sanders officiating.

Moore
Richard "Dick" Moore, 85, of Marion, died June 10, 2003 at Life Care Nursing Home of LaCenter.
He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and retired from Moore Business Forms after 30-plus years.
Funeral services were held June 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church lot fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

June 12, 2003 ISSUE

Howard
Shelby M. Howard, 76, of Marion, died June 10, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army's 11th Airborne. He retired from U.S. Steele after 33 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are five daughters, Sonja Howard of Nashville, Cassandra Jacobs of Frankfort, Shelia (Brad) Foster of Rochester, NY, Elaine (Dennis) Adkins of Grayslake, Ill., and Alicia (Vince) Clark of Marion; 12 grandchildren, Dr. Stephanie Roney, Joyce Ponder, Robert Hendrickson, Carey Ketchum, Dennis Bryan Adkins, Christopher and Ashlee Jacobs, Perry, Andrew and Charlotte Foster and Dylan and Devin Clark; two brothers, Don Howard of Benham, Ky., and Harold Howard of Cumberland; five sisters, Emilou Ison of Corbin, Marilyn Boggs, Elsie Watts and Margaret Collins, all of Cumberland, and Evelyn Lawson of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Fayle Joyce Howard; and a brother, Willard Howard. His parents were Berry and Flora Howard.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., June 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., June 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery.

McClure
Bonnie Ruth McClure, 75, of Marion, died June 10, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She attended Frances Presbyterian Church and was retired from Hicks Dollar Store.
Surviving are a daughter, Karen Lowery of Marion; a son, Douglas W. McClure of Indian Mound, Tenn.; two sisters, Lois Phillips and Janice Bebout, both of Marion; a brother, Paul "Tittle" Ryan of Kuttawa; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Northern McClure; and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., June 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial will be in Frances Cemetery.

Moore
LaCENTER, Ky. ­ Dick Moore, 85, formerly of Marion, died June 10, 2003 at Life Care in LaCenter. He was retired from Moore Business Forms.
Burial was set for June 12, 2003 at Mapleview Cemetery. Donations of sympathy can be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, Ky.

Brown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ­ Evelyn Lowry Brown died June 1, 2003. A private ceremony was held and burial will be held in Shady Grove Cemetery.
She is survived by a son, John M.L. Brown; a daughter, Sue Ellen Brown; a brother, Clifton Lowry, M.D.; two sisters, Maxine Alexander and Linda Lowry; and two granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Maude Lowry; and her husband, Fred J. Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shady Grove Cemetery Perpetual Fund, c/o Nancy Herran, 6481 S.R. 120, Marion, KY 42064.

Brown
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ­ Evelyn Lowry Brown died June 1, 2003. A private ceremony was held with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery.
She is survived by a son, John M.L. Brown; a daughter, Sue Ellen Brown; a brother, Clifton Lowry, M.D.; two sisters, Maxine Alexander and Linda Lowry; and two granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Maude Lowry; and her husband, Fred J. Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shady Grove Cemetery Perpetual Fund, c/o Nancy Herran, 6481 S.R. 120, Marion, KY 42064.

Belt
Clifton Ray Belt, 56, of Marion, died May 30, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and a heavy equipment operator and member of Local 181.
Surviving are two sons, George B. Belt of Benton and Stephen R. Belt of Marion; two sisters, Ava Lois Belt and Vivian Workman, both of Marion; two brothers, Aubrey R. Belt and Sylvan Belt, both of Marion; his mother, Ava Ruth Belt of Marion; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jewell A. Belt.
Funeral services were held June 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Carter and Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

McKinney
Funeral services for Dora Ellen McKinney, 83, of Marion, were held June 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated with burial in Carrsville Cemetery.
McKinney died May 30, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Danny McKinney of Madisonville; three daughters, Janice Gibbs of Evansville, Ruby Driver of Carrsville and Peggy Cox of Angleton, Texas; a sister, Catherine Champion of Marion; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. McKinney; two sons, Jimmy McKinney and Joseph McKinney; two grandsons, Roy Dale Driver and Timmy Lanham; two brothers; and three sisters.

McDonald
Joe McDonald, 67, of Marion, died June 3, 2003 at his home. He was a 33-year employee of Ingram Materials and attended Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be June 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Baker officiating. Burial will be in Carrsville Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Verna Workman McDonald of Marion; a daughter, Becky Franklin of Marion; a son, Tony McDonald of Marion; two brothers, Trice McDonald of Salem and Alvin McDonald of Carrsville; and two sisters, Tula Nelson of Salem and Mildred Hurley of Carrsville; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; and his parents, Arthur and Grace Belt McDonald.

Bebout
Juanita Joyce "Dink" Nesbitt Bebout, 71, of Marion, died May 30, 2003 at her home. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World.
Funeral services were held June 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Archie Brock and Rev. Rodney Groff officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
She is survived by a son, Randy Nesbitt of Marion; a daughter, Joyce Brantley of Marion; two brothers, Carloss Bond of Marion and Edward Bond of Winchester, Ind.; two sisters, Evelyn Rorer and Geraldine Hunt, both of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin "Bud" Nesbitt; her parents, Lillard and Lizzie Bond; and a half brother.

Tabor
Zula Brown Tabor, 84, of Marion, died May 23, 2003 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving are a daughter, Jerry Sullenger of Princeton; a sister, Peggy McEuen of Princeton; two brothers, Todd Brown of Eddyville and John Brown of Evansville; a foster granddaughter; and a great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held May 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke and Rev. Rodney Travis offiiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Tabor; a son, Robert Hodge; four brothers; and a granddaughter, Kim Sullenger.
Her parents were Maude and Jay Brown.

Sullenger
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Gustine Sullenger, 90, died May 25, 2003 at Princeton Health Care Manor. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Marion Chapter of Eastern Star.
Surviving are a son, Eddie Sullenger of Princeton; a grandson; a foster granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Foster Sullenger; a granddaughter; a sister; and three brothers.
Funeral services were May 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Tackett officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 384, Marion, KY 42064 or to Gideon International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Yates
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. ­ Sarah F. Yates, 102, died May 22, 2003 at Southwood Nursing Home. She was born in Marion. She was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Church.
She is survived by a son, James Yates of Terre Haute; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Yates; and a son, Paris C. Yates. Her parents were John and Anna Floyd of Marion.
Funeral services were held May 27 at Roselawn Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Wilkinson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Watson
MERRIT ISLAND, Fla. ­ Charles Ray Watson, 53, formerly of Marion, died May 21, 2003 at Cape Canaveral Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Rachel Frazer and Tina Gannon, both of Merritt Island; two sons, Ray Watson of Mayfield and Donnie Watson of Marion; four stepchildren of Merritt Island; a sister, Shirley Kirk of Marion; three brothers, Jerry Watson, James Watson and Ronnie Watson, all of Cocoa, Fla.; three grandchildren; and eight step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jesse Wayne Watson of New Burn, N.C.; and his parents, Jessie and Pearl Watson of Marion.

Brown
Robert Brown, 79, of Marion, died May 23, 2003 at Rivers Bend Nursing Home in Kuttawa. Funeral services were May 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Freedom Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Jarvis of Symsonia; a sister, Bonnie Prowell of Marion; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Brown; and a brother.

May 22, 2003 ISSUE

Stallins
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Opal Neisz Stallins, 77, died May 17, 2003 at Jeannie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville. She was a retired school teacher and member of White Sulphur Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held May 19 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Eric Lutz officiating. Burial was in McGregor Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Frank E. Stallins of Princeton; two daughters, Beverly Vinson of Fredonia and Delora English of Princeton; two sisters, Connie Carner and Jean Dockery, both of Dawson Springs; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Verna McGregor Neisz; a brother, Denzel Neisz; and a sister, Ozelma Neisz.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon International, c/o David Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.

Guess
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Roy Guess, 79, were held Monday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Jim Stahr and Rev. J. Bill Jones officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Guess was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton, Bigham Masonic Lodge in Marion and the Shriners. He was president of Guess Trucking and Construction Company. He died May 16, 2003 at Caldwell County Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Stone Guess of Princeton; a son, Dr. C.W. Guess of Union City, Tenn.; a daughter, Serita Jaggers of Caldwell County; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Thelma Wood Guess; a brother, Charles Winford "Winkie" Guess.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caldwell County Free Clinic, P.O. Box 832, Princeton, KY 42445 or to Boy Scout Troop #87, West Main Street, Princeton, KY 42445.

Kemper
TOLU, Ky. ­ John L. Kemper, 60, died May 15, 2003 on his family farm near Tolu.
Funeral services were May 19 at Boyd Funeral Chapel with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Johnson Kemper of Tolu; a son, David Kemper of Norris City, Ill.; a daughter, Renee Sizemore of Marion; his mother Helen Hamilton Kemper of Tolu; and a brother, Bill Kemper of Tolu; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Millard "Boss" Kemper.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Tolu Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 44, Tolu, KY 42084.

Brasher
CAPE CORAL, Fla. ­ Elton E. Brasher, 63, died April 25, 2003 at his home. He was born in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Brasher of Cape Coral; two daughters, Terry Cox of Valparaiso, Ind., and Melissa Cundiff of Hobart, Ind.; three step- daughters, Diane Myers of Schereville, Ind., JoAnn Vittoria of Lemont, Ill., and Linda Firestone of Indianapolis, Ind.; two stepsons, Scott Zimmer of Chesterton, Ind., and Nick Million of Griffith, Ind.; a sister, Carolyn Brightwell of Marion; and 14 grandchildren.
He was buried April 29 at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery in Leigh-Acres, Fla.

Binkley
SALEM, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Marie Binkley, 96, were held May 17, 2003 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem. Rev. E.J. Hatton officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Binkley died May 14 at her home. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and the retired teachers association. She was a 60-year member of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are a daughter, Juanita Beard of Campbellsville; a brother, Paul Campbell of Campbellsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o R. McConnell, 508 N. Main Street, Marion, KY 42064.

Layman
SALEM, Ky. ­ Marjorie Layman, 93, died May 14, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of Bell's Mines Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Crittenden County.
She is survived by a nephew, Harry P. Rudolph of Salem; and two great-nephews.
Her parents were Jefferson Davis and Bertha Hina Layman. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Funeral services were held May 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery.

Babb
MADISONVILLE, Ky. ­ William Marion "Bill" Babb, 82, died May 20, 2003 at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. His parents were Orbie Lee and Effie Elizabeth Todd Babb.
He was a retired truck driver for Ruby Concrete Co. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a life member of VFW Post 5480, American Legion Post No. 6 and Forty and Eight. He was a World War II veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Charles Clark Babb of Madisonville; a daughter Marian Baucum of Dawson Springs; two sons, Robert E. "Bob" Babb and Phillip Babb, both of Madisonville; a brother, Robert F. Babb of Madisonville; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., May 23 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Cannon officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Quertermous
LOLA, Ky. ­ Katie Quertermous, 84, died May 19, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Beverly Belt of Lola and Geraldine Grimes of Salem; two sons, Paul "Dickie" Quertermous of Lola and William Russell Quertermous of Owensboro; two sisters, Mildred Kimberlin of Salem and Melva Gibbs of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Quertermous; a grandson; a brother; a sister; and her parents, Russell and Edna Cash Monroe.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., May 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Billy A. Allcock and Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial will be in Lola Cemetery.

Haney
SALEM, Ky. ­ Billy Wayne Haney, 58, died May 7, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Gospel of Peace Assembly in Evansville.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Haney of Salem; a son and daughter-in-law, Daryl Haney and Jaime Haney of Evansville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Birdie Snyder Haney.
Funeral services were held May 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. James Mercer officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

McConnell
James Hayden McConnell, 65, of Marion, died May 7, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, Bigham Masonic Lodge #256, the Eastern Star Chapter 135 and was a Crittenden County Magistrate.
He is survived by his wife, Helen McConnell of Marion; two daughters, Darlene McLaughlin and Charlene Walker, both of Marion; three sons, Mike McConnell and Billy McConnell, both of Marion, and Gary McConnell of Providence; two sisters, Irene Decker of Marion and Inez Rowland of Rensselaer, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Isabella McConnell; and three brothers.
Funeral services were held May 9 at Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Darrell Clarke and Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot Street, Marion, KY 42064.

Leslie
Jean Horning Leslie, 77, of Marion, died May 4, 2003 at her home. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Larry Leslie of Tampa, Fla., Dale Leslie of Marion and Glen Leslie of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Lynette Van Baber of Newport Ritchie, Fla.; a sister, Willa Belle Arflack of Marion; and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held May 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Marion Baptist Church, 131 E. Depot Street, Marion, KY 42064.

Ferrell
SALEM, Ky. ­ Jimmy Ferrell, 67, died May 13, 2003 at his home. He attended Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday (today) at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David LeNeave and Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Lola Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Brown Ferrell of Salem; a son, Brent Ferrell of Salem; a daughter, Kimberly Ann Belcher of Paducah; a brother, Sonny Ferrell of Salem; two sisters, Linda Woodward and Helen Stalions, both of Salem; and a granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, c/o Jane Slayden, 768 Lola Road, Salem, KY 42078.

May 8, 2003 ISSUE

McConnell
Hayden McConnell, 65, of Marion, died May 7, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville.
Arrangements were incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home Wednesday morning.
He served as a Crittenden County magistrate for five years in the mid-1990s. He was elected to a four-year term last fall to serve in District 1, which includes the Mattoon community.
McConnell is survived by his wife, Helen; and several children.

Flanary
CHICAGO, Ill ­ Wilson Oral Flanary, formerly of Marion, died April 25, 2003 at the age of 103. He was the last known WW I veteran from Crittenden County. He was the son of Margaret Daughtrey and Carl Flanary, both of Crittenden County.
Preceding him in death was his wife Virginia Easley, formerly of Marion.
He is survived by two daughters, Doris Ann Wilson and Norma Jean Shultz, both of the Chicago area, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
After leaving the Army, Flanary became account supervisor for U.S. Steel of Chicago for almost 40 years, then worked in his son-in-law's firm for 20 years.
Services were April 30, officiated by his sister-in-law Sister Lucy Tedrick. His burial was at Cedar Park Cemetery in Blue Island, Ill.

Travis
Donald "Buck" Travis, 66, of Marion, died May 1, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Etoy Travis of Marion; two daughters, Wendy Winders of Marion and Angela Griffey of Indianapolis; his mother, Opal Travis of Marion; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas Travis.
Funeral services were held May 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Lovell and Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.

Humphrey
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Dale Humphrey, 47, died May 1, 2003 at her home. Funeral services were held May 4 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Kermit Berry and Rev. Gordon Holland officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
Humphrey attended Union Grove General Baptist Church in Caldwell County and was employed as a quality control inspector at DDP in Kuttawa.
Surviving are two daughters, Kelley Hogan of Caldwell County and Renae Humphrey of Princeton; a brother, Marvin Brinkley of Lyon County; a sister, Margaret Todd of Crittenden County; her foster father, James Francis Kaestner; four foster brothers, John Kaestner, Jimmy Kaestner and Joel Kaestner, all of Illinois; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Buntley and Charlene Lewis Brinkley; and her foster mother, Helen Marie Kaestner.

McDaniel
SALEM, Ky. ­ William "Tommy" McDaniel, 79, died May 2, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of the Evansville Eagles Club and was a retired machinist for Whirlpool in Evansville.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine McDaniel of Salem; a sister, Lois Fiola of Sarasota, Fla.; and a brother, Carter McDaniel of Cleveland, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Allie McDaniel.
Funeral services were held May 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Small
Madileen Small, 98, of Marion, died May 3, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She graduated from Marion High School and later the University of Kentucky with an AB Degree. She taught school in Kentucky and entered federal service in 1934 in the Naval Ordinance System Command Department. She retired in 1966 after more than 32 years in federal service. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Marion.
Surviving are five nephews, Wayne Lowery of Spokane, Wash., John Nacey, Jr., of Folcroft, Penn., Donald S. Lowery of Fallbrook, Calif., Richard Small of Marion and Ronald Rodeman of Albuquerque, N.M.; three nieces, Patsy Thiesson of Osprey, Fla., Mary Sue Habacker of Lancaster, Penn., and Donna Lee Nesbitt of Albuquerque.
She wa preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were held May 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Falk and Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Tinsley
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for John N. Tinsley, 69, were held May 5 at Dunn's Funeral Home in Eddyville with Father Maurice Tiell officiating. Burial followed in Fredonia Cemetery.
Tinsley died May 2, 2003 at Riversbend Retirement Community in Kuttawa.
He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Eddyville and the American Legion. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Allen Tinsley of Fredonia; a son, Kevin Tinsley of West Chester, Ohio; a daughter, Dara L. Tinsley of Chicago Heights, Ill.; his mother, Aileen Parrent Tinsley of Fredonia; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Preston Tinsley.

Bennett
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. ­ Charles Eugene Bennett, 68, died April 21, 2003 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a meat market manager at Kinlaw Super Market before retiring.
Funeral services were held April 24 at Hamilton-Porter Funeral Home in Hope Mills by Tommy Kinlaw. Burial was in Cumberland Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth L. Bennett of Fayetteville; three sons, David L. Melvin, at home, Johnny L. Melvin of Fayetteville and Russell K. Cranson of Toccoa, Ga.; a brother, Jesse W. Bennett of Calvert City; a sister, Myrna L. Eastwood of Morganfield; and five grandchildren.

Thurman
Raymond Thurman, 90, of Marion, died May 5, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, was a retired minister of 68 years and a retired teacher after 20 years of service. He was a graduate of Murray State University and attended Campbellsville College and Southern Seminary.
Survivors include two sons, Rev. Jerry Thurman and Jim Thurman, both of Marion; a sister, Rowena Campbell of Marion; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Thurman and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held May 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Greenfield and Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Grace Thurman Scholarship Fund at Belmont University, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, Tenn., 37212 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Leslie
Jean Horning Leslie, 77, of Marion, died May 4, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Larry Leslie of Tampa, Fla., Dale Leslie of Marion and Glen Leslie of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Lynette Van Baber of Newport Ritchie, Fla.; a sister, Willa Belle Arflack of Marion; and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held May 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Marion Baptist Church, 131 E. Depot Street, Marion, KY 42064.

Jones
Graveside services for Jodie Jones, 69, of Tolu, were held May 6, 2003 at Baker Church Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. He died May 3 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include nine sons, Joseph Jones, Jack Jones, Jeff Jones, Justin Jones and Jerald Jones, all of Marion, Jesse Jones of Salem, Ind., John Jones of Providence and James Jones and Jason Jones, both of Princeton; five sisters; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Walker Jones and his parents, Jeff and Ruby Robinson Jones.
Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements.

May 1, 2003 ISSUE

Little
Services for Richard A. Little, 40, of Marion, were held April 27, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Carter, Rev. Tommy Hodge and Rev. Roy Little officiated. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Little died April 24 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. (See related story, page 1A).
Little was a 1983 graduate of Columbia High School in Columbia, Ill., and attended Mid-Continent College in Mayfield. He was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church and was employed by Tyson Foods in Robards.
Survivors include his parents, Jewell and Shelby Little of Marion; a brother, Charles Little of East Prairie, Mo.; grandmother, Christine Simpson of Marion; several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

Hooper
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Sue Hunter Hooper, 59, died April 27, 2003.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne G. Hooper; two stepdaughters, Kelly Wolfe and Kim Cartwright, both of Morganfield; a stepson, John Wayne Hooper of Morganfield; a sister, Shirley Hunter Williams of Marion; a brother, Gerald Hunter of Morganfield; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 30 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Rev. Jim Lane officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice or Henshaw Christian Church.

Turner
EAST PEORIA, Ill. ­ Pleas R. Turner, 83, formerly of Livingston County, died April 27, 2003 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria.
He was a welder at Caterpillar in East Peoria before retiring in the early 1980s. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Recie Tharp Turner of East Peoria; a daughter, Debbie Dickinson of Troy, Mich.; a sister, Julie Smartz of Golconda, Ill.; several nieces and nephews and three grandsons.
His parents were Charles Edward and Martha Holloman Turner. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, two sisters and a brother.
Funeral services were held April 30 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial followed in Lola Cemetery.

Simpson
Barbara Ann Simpson, 61 of Marion, died April 26, 2003 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa. Funeral services will be held May 3 at Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Gilbert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, James D. Simpson of Marion; two sons, James Hoshaw of Marion and Mark Allan Simpson of Huntsville, Ala.; three daughters, Denice Marie Ray of Waterford, Mich., Beth Ann Criss of Canton, Mich., and Michelle Dawn Kromm of Garden City, Mich.; her mother, Teresa Putnam of Westland, Mich.; a sister, Rita Miller of Port Charlotte, Fla.; two brothers, Gary Putnam and Clifton Putnam, Jr., both of Canton.
The family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 3703 Taylorsville Rd., Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40220.
James Johnson, 79, of Marion, died April 25, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. He was a member and deacon of Barnett Chapel Church and a member of Masonic Lodge #812 in Carrsville.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Belt Johnson of Tolu; two daughters, Phyllis Drury of Marion and Ada Nell Johnson of Fayetteville, Ga.; a son, James Eddie Johnson of Tolu; and a granddaughter.
His parents were Luther and Adda Belt Johnson. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were held April 27 at Barnett Chapel Church with Rev. David Winders and Rev. Loyd Harris officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Beavers
Melvin C. "Granny" Beavers, 88, of Marion, died April 30, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Blackburn and Mary Feagan, both of Fredonia; four sons, Bill Beavers of Mt. Dora, Fla., and Ken Beavers, Jerry Beavers and Donald Beavers, all of Marion; a sister, Eva Mae Owen of Centralia, Ill; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Beavers; two daughters, Grace Baird and an infant, Catherine Beavers; two brothers; and her parents, Perce and Etta Travis.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Archie Brock and Rev. Rodney Groff officiating. Burial will be in Mexico Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund, Mexico Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

April 24, 2003 ISSUE

Butler
HOWELL, Mich. ­ Lovie Oleta Butler, 90, of Howell, Mich., formerly of Marion, died Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Medilodge Nursing Home in Howell.

She was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Lynn Metty of Ulster Park, N.Y.; one son, Ralph Butler of Pinckney, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Bertha Butler of Tucson, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Butler. Her parents were Henry and Lora May Riley.

Funeral services were April 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips and the Rev. Dale Ford officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Woodall
FREDONIA ­ Regina Woodall, 70, of Fredonia, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at Crittenden County Hospital after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband, Walton E. Woodall Jr. of Fredonia; mother, Corene Watson York of Marion; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Gayle Hill of Evansville, Ind., Rich and Vickie Hill of Newburgh, Ind., David and Carin Hill of Evansville, Ind., Ross Hill of Evansville, Ind., and Wendy Woodall of Fort Bragg, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, KaDonna and Joe Nichols of Cadiz; one brother, Doyle Jennings of Marion; three sisters, Mary Rose Clark of Marion, Donna Minton of Marion and Sandy Newell of Madisonville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Saturday, April 19 at First Baptist Church of Fredonia with the Rev. David Fambrough officiating, followed by burial in Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home.

Brown
EDDYVILLE ­ Louise Brown, 76, of Eddyville, died Friday, April 18, 2003, at her home following a long illness.

A homemaker, she was a member of Eddyville United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Brown, a brother and two sisters. Her parents were Austin Barnett and Nettie Downing Barnett.

Survivors include two brothers, Ted Barnett of Webster, Fla., Gerald Barnett of Elkton; three sisters, Ann Travis of Fredonia, Joyce Rathbunn of Tucson, Ariz., Lela McDonald of Clinton, Mich.; stepsister, Joann Schroeder of Jacksonville, Fla., and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Monday, April 21 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Douglas Downing and the Rev. Bob Bouser officiating, followed by burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Woodall
Allen Woodall, 87, of Marion, died Sunday, April 20, 2003 at Sayer Christian Village in Lexington.

He was a member and deacon of Mexico Baptist Church since 1932 and attended Murray State College where he was a member of the football team.

Mr. Woodall is survived by one son, Jerry Woodall of Lexington; two grandsons, Jon Woodall and Scott Woodall, both of Lexington; great-grandson, Jon Davis Woodall of Lexington; and brother, Curtis Woodall of West Palm Beach, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Woodall.

Funeral services were Wednesday, April 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Rodney Groff and the Rev. Archie Brock officiating, followed by burial in Mexico Cemetery.

The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.

Murrell
STURGIS ­ Dorothy Jean Murrell, 71, of Sturgis, died Saturday, April 19, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind.

She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, John W. Murrell of Sturgis; three daughters, Donna Threlkeld of Clay, Patty McCracken of Texico, Ill. and Paula Murrell of Florence, S.C.; five sons, Ray Rowley of Morganfield, Roy Rowley of Morganfield, Bob Rowley of Marion, Bill Rowley of Benton, Jim Rowley of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; two sisters, Margaret Stone of Sturgis, Mary Hart of Newburgh, Ind.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services were Tuesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating, followed by burial at Pythian Ridge in Sturgis.

Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home.

Cook
PRINCETON ­ Dixie Cook, 88, of Princeton, died Monday, April 21, 2003 at her home after a long illness.

Mrs. Cook was a member of Central Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Rudd, in 1955; and her second husband, Dr. Elwood Cook, in 1994. Her parents were Monty Lee Harris and Mamie Mitchell Harris.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Gale and Mike Cherry of Princeton; grandson, Davis Cherry of Princeton; one brother, Wallace Harris of Evansville, Ind.; and two nephews.

Services are Thursday, (today) April 24 at 11 a.m. at Central Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Stahr officiating.

The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Central Presbyterian Church, 206 W. Main St., Princeton, KY 42445, or Amoss House Museum, P.O. Box 1, Princeton, KY 42455.

April 17, 2003 ISSUE

Lane
LILBURN, Ga. ­ Larry Richard Lane, 52, of Lilburn, Ga., died April 2, 2003.

His parents were Mellie Ethel Hall Lane and Louie Alfred Lane. He was also preceded in death by a stepbrother.

Mr. Lane owned a construction company and was a Baptist. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Snellville American Legion.

Surviving is his wife of 10 years, Joan E. Lane; daughter, Arletta Renae Brandt of Stone Mountain; stepdaughter, Debbie Baker of Dacula, Ga.; two sons, Larry R. Lane II of Junction, Ill., and Floyd A. Lane of Phoenix, Ariz.; three stepsons, David Kitchens of Dacula, Danny Kitchens of Stone Mountain and Jimmy Kitchens of Lawrenceville, Ga.; stepmother, Minnie Lane of Marion, Ky.; half-sister, Barbara Lane of Marion, Ky.; two brothers, Robert L. Lane and Allen D. Lane, both of Eldorado, Ill.; stepbrother, Kenny Adamson of Marion, Ky.; half-brother, Jamie L. Lane of Marion, Ky.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Friday, April 4 in the Eternal Hills Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Kitchens officiating. Burial with full military honors followed in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.

Crowell
Melba Crowell, 89, of Marion, died Friday, April 11, 2003 at her home.

She was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, secretary and treasurer. She retired from Moore's Business Forms in Marion.

Survivors include sons, Paul Crowell and Charles Crowell, both of Marion; daughter, Joanne Robison of Marion; sister-in-law, Christine Brantley of Marion; sister, Irene Howerton of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers, Wilbur Brantley of Marion and Clarence Brantley of Roseville, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barthel Crowell. Her parents were Albert and Eunice Brantley.

Funeral was Monday, April 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Tosh Cemetery.

May
Mary Jean May, 51, of Lola, died Thursday, April 10, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by two sisters, Melva Dean Crawford of Marion and Louise May of Lola; two brothers, Ralph C. May of Reidland and Vernon Lester May of St. Joseph, Ill.

Her parents were J. Vernon and Roxye Lawrence May. She was also preceded in death by two brothers.

Services were Saturday, April 12 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery.

Butler
HOWELL SPRINGS, Mich. ­ Lovie Oleta Butler, 90, of Howell, Mich., formerly of Marion, died Sunday, April 13, 2003 at Medilodge Nursing Home in Howell.

She was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Lynn Metty of Ulster Park, N.Y.; one son, Ralph Butler of Pinckney, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Bertha Butler of Tucson, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Butler. Her parents were Henry and Lora May Riley.

Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday (today), April 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips and the Rev. Dale Ford officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Sisco
David Lee Nathaniel Sisco, the infant son of Katie Sisco of Marion, died Friday, April 11, 2003 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his grandfather, David Belt of Marion; grandmother, Janet Sisco of Paducah; uncle, Nathan Sisco of Paducah; and great-grandparents, Alton Belt of Marion and Nelda Sisco of Paducah.

Graveside services were Tuesday, April 15 at Deer Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Andy Yates officiating.

Shouse
Margaret Shouse, 81, of Marion, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003. Arrangements are incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Garino
Margie Helen Barnes Garino, 42, of Burna, died Saturday, April 12, 2003 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Garino of Daytona, Fla.; parents, Fred and Martha Rushing of Salem; one daughter, Christina Workman of Lola; one son, Brad Madden of Henderson; three sisters, Karen Lanham and Angie Driskill, both of Salem, and Tina Shell of Oregon.

Private funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Dan Bonner with burial at Good Hope Cemetery.

Boyd Funeral Home in Salem is handling arrangements.

April 10, 2003 ISSUE
Millikan
Mary Kathryn Millikan, 73, of Marion, died Monday, March 31, 2003 at her home.

She was a member of New Life Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, James Millikan of Eddyville and Willie Millikan of Export, Pa.; six daughters, Kay Jacobs of Frances, Brenda Millikan, Rita Lynch, Patricia Sysco, Donna Herron and Dana Berry, all of Marion; one stepdaughter, Elissa Fulton of Mayor, Ariz.; two sisters, Connie Travis of Marion and Sue Brasher of Burna; one brother, Billy Joe Campbell of Frances; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Al J. Millikan, one infant child, three great-grandchildren, and one brother. Her parents were Willie and Sarah Campbell.

Funeral services were Thursday, April 3, at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Jacobs, the Rev. Robert Phillips, the Rev. David Winders and the Rev. Andy Yates officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Sitar
Michael P. Sitar, 62, of Marion, died April 2, 2003 in Port Charlotte, Fla.

He was employed at U.S. Steel and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; mother, March Sitar of Port Charlotte, Fla.; daughter, Faith Fitch of Statesville, N.C.; four sons, Phillip Sitar of Lake Station, Ind., Stephen Sitar of Marion, Daniel Counts of Marion, James Sitar; and 11 grandchildren.
A
 memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Cruce
TUCSON, Ariz. ­ Addie L. Cruce, 92, died March 9, 2003 at Desert Life in Tucson, Ariz.

Mrs. Cruce was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Cruce; daughter, Patsy Roberts; and two granddaughters, Tammy Roberts and Michelle Dunagan.

Survivors include her four children, Robert Cruce of Oracle, Ariz., Richard Cruce of San Manuel, Ariz., Joan Benavidez of San Manuel, Ariz., and Edna Ray of Marion, Ky.; 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Services were March 12 at First Baptist Church in Oracle with the Rev. Gus Bogan officiating. Burial was in Oracle Cemetery in Oracle.

Arrangements were handled by Adair Funeral Home.

Hughes
Geraldeen Joyce Hughes, 76, of Frankfort, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include a daughter, Gayle Alvis of Frankfort; grandson, Jeremy Alvis of Frankfort; and granddaughter, Leah Drennan of Ann Arbor, Mich.

Graveside services were Monday, April 7, at Mapleview Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.

The family requests memorials take the form of donations to the American Lung Association, Bluegrass Regional Office, 1636 Nicholasville Road, Suite One, Lexington, KY 40503.

Gilbert Funeral Home handled arrangements.

April 3, 2003 ISSUE

Clark
Huston Clark, 92, of Marion, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.

Mr. Clark was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church and a founding member of the Town & Country Riding Club in Marion.

Survivors include two daughters, Sue Boone and Doris Taylor, both of Marion; one sister, Lorene Baoz of Florida; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Ann Clark; a son, Donald Huston Clark; and a brother.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating, followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Angel
Anthony H. Angel, 46, of Marion, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Angel of Marion; son, Bryan Angel of Owensboro; daughter, Mandy Angel of Owensboro; mother and stepfather, Mary and James Gish of Owensboro; sister, Wanda Walker of Florida; stepson, Matt Jent of Marion; two stepdaughters, Allison Newbitt and Tammie Jent, both of Marion; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, March 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Father Bruce Fogle officiating, followed by burial at Mexico Cemetery.

Guess
Chrystal S. Guess, 94, of Marion, died Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.

Mrs. Guess is survived by one daughter, Phyllis McKinney of Marion; two granddaughters, Kim Cummings of Murray and Danette Shepard of Madisonville; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert T. Guess; a son, Larry E. Guess and a daughter, Sharon Guess.

Graveside services were Monday, March 31 with the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating at Oddfellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Lucas
Kittie Lee Lucas, 88, of Marion, died Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Livingston Hospital.

A member of Marion United Methodist Church and Crittenden County Hospital Auxiliary, she was the former owner of Marion Shoe Store.

Survivors include one son, Sammie H. Lucas of Pamona, N.Y.; one daughter, Sandra Lucas of Murray; one sister, Dorothy Renfro of Marion; one stepdaughter, Janell Pyle of Marion; one niece, Debbie Fowler of Marion; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Lucas.

Services were Monday, March 31 at Marion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating, followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Tosh
FREDONIA ­ Gwendolyn "Dola" Tosh, 72, of Fredonia, died Monday, March 31, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital after a short illness.

She was a member of Creswell Baptist Church in Caldwell County, and a retired boarder from the Princeton Hosiery Mill.

Mrs. Tosh was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Tosh, two brothers and one sister. Her parents were John Elliott Towery and Myrtle Irene Hardrick Towery.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Deanna Tosh of Princeton; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Faye and Mike Board of Fredonia; four brothers, Jake Towery of Princeton, Glover Towery of Jacksonville, Fla., and Huey Towery and Eddie Towery, both of Caldwell County; three sisters, Ann Massey and Leoma Wiggington, both of Fredonia, and  Rudell Watson of Princeton; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services were Wednesday, April 1, at Morgan Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Mike Franklin and the Rev. J.D. Graham officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Tabor
Gilbert Tabor, 88, of Marion, died Sunday, March 30, 2003 at Rivers Bend Retirement Center in Kuttawa.

He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, American Legion Post 111 and the Marion Fire Department. A retired plumber, he served on the Selective Service Board for 25 years.

Survivors include his wife, Zula Tabor; daughter, Jerry Sullenger of Princeton; two sisters, Nadine Tabor and Ada Lou Hughes, both of Princeton; brother, Donald Tabor of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandsons, Todd Hodge and David Sullenger; one foster granddaughter, Sherry Tucker; and one great-granddaughter, Mary Grace Sullenger.

Mr. Tabor was preceded in death by a son, Bob Hodge; one granddaughter, Kim Sullenger; three brothers and one sister. His parents were Addie and Lawrence Tabor.

Services were Wednesday, April 2, at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Clarke and the Rev. Rodney Travis officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

The family asks that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064, or Gideons Int'l., P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Hardin
TRAVERSE, Mich. ­ Corene Hardin, 88, of Traverse, Mich., formerly of Livingston County, died Jan. 5, 2003 at her home.

She is survived by two sons, Robert Hardin of Traverse, and Harold Hardin of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Owen H. Hardin, and three brothers. Her parents were Huey and Hattie Wiggins.

A graveside memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday (today), April 3, at Cedar Grove Cemetery with the Rev. E.J. Hatton officiating. 

Boyd Funeral Home in Salem is handling arrangements.

Vick
PADUCAH ­ Robert Watson Vick, 86, died Monday, March 31, 2003 at Medco Center of Paducah.

A native of Livingston County, he was a founding officer of the National Palomino Association, a third-generation farmer, a member of Hampton United Methodist Church and a 60-year member of Carrsville Masonic Lodge. He helped build the B-52 Bomber and grew hemp on his farm for rope-making during World War II.

Mr. Vick was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Winifred Turner Vick, and a son, Robert Dewey Vick. His parents were John Shade and Addie Radcliff Vick.

Survivors include five sons, Melvin Charles Vick of Sanford, Fla., David Clifford Vick and Wesley Norman Vick, both of Smithland, Sherrill Eugene Vick of Campo, Calif., Henry Allen Vick of Lancashire, England; five daughters, Kathleen Vick Moodie of Paducah, Sally Ann Hathaway of Scottsdale, Ariz., Sheila Oliver of Nashville, Tenn., Nina Lisa Vick of Los Angeles, Calif., and Glenda Vick of Las Cruces, N.M.; and 16 grandchildren.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday (today), April 3, at Hampton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Andy Bryan officiating, followed by burial in Vick Cemetery.

Hall
PRINCETON ­ Rosie L. Hall, 77, of Princeton, died Monday, March 31, 2003 at Rivers Bend Retirement Center in Kuttawa after a long illness.

A homemaker, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, James Melford Hall, and a sister. Her parents were William and Mary Shahan Agent.

Survivors include one son, James L. Hall of West Liberty; three daughters, Mary Brindley of Smithland, Brenda Bishop of West Liberty and Kathy Adams of Princeton; one brother, David Agent of Burna; one sister, Martha Neathamer of Metropolis, Ill.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday (today), April 3, at Morgan Funeral Home with the Rev. Willie Guess and the Rev. Barry Hix officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Church Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Millikan
Mary Kathryn Millikan, 73, of Marion, died Monday, March 31, 2003 at her home.

She was a member of New Life Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, James Millikan of Eddyville and Willie Millikan of Export, Pa.; six daughters, Kay Jacobs of Frances, Brenda Millikan, Rita Lynch, Patricia Sysco, Donna Herron and Dana Berry, all of Marion; one stepdaughter, Elissa Fulton of Mayor, Ariz.; two sisters, Connie Travis of Marion and Sue Brasher of Burna; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Al J. Millikan, one infant child, three great-grandchildren, and one brother. Her parents were Willie and Sarah Campbell.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday (today) at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Jacobs, the Rev. Robert Phillips, the Rev. David Winders and the Rev. Andy Yates officiating. Burial will be in Frances Cemetery.

Woolf
BENTON, Mo. ­ Charles Stevens Woolf, 88, of Benton, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston.

Born in Tolu, Ky., Mr. Woolf was a retired farmer who retired from Edwards Fertilizer in Cerro Gordo, Ill. His parents were John Thomas and Myra Tom Stevens Woolf. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nelma Louise Fuller; sons, Dwight David Woolf, Paul Wade Woolf; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Woolf; and a sister.

Survivors include three sons, John Stevens Woolf of Calvert City, Ky., Robert Stanley Woolf of Oran, Cleve Barrett Woolf of Benton, Mo.; four daughters, Charley Nell Campbell of Evansville, Ind., Mary Ruth Jackson of New Madrid, Myra Richbourg of Benton, Mo., and Susan Carol Watson of Springfield, Ill.; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Services were Saturday, March 22 at For & Sons Chapel with the Rev. Scott Sutton officiating.

Moxley
SALEM ­ Jeptha Hayden Moxley, 81, of Salem, died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Livingston Hospital.

The son of John Given Moxley and Katherine Lynn Moxley, Mr. Moxley grew up on a farm near Cedar Grove.

Survivors include three sons, Jerry Moxley of Sturgis, David Moxley of Marion, Perry Moxley of Salem; five daughters, Linda Belt of Sturgis, Helen Crawford of Franklin, Brenda Rittenberry of Burna, Joyce Collins of Marion, Terry Ellis of Smithland; one sister, Margaret Christine Moxley Cowen; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Sunday, March 23 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Tim Sprouse and the Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Stone
SALEM ­ Charles Freeman Stone, 71, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at his home.

Survivors include two nieces, Jennifer Stone of Salem and Donna Miller of Eddyville; two nephews, David Stone of Possum Trot and LeRoy Stone of Marion; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were Wednesday, March 26 at Salem Cemetery with the Rev. Max Hansen officiating.

Boyd Funeral Home in Salem handled arrangements.

Hickey
Edward Pete Hickey Jr., 79. died Friday, March 21, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.

He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, lifetime member of VFW Post 1913 - Hopkinsville, retired superintendent of Crittenden County Schools, a salesman for Apex Chemical and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Emma Hickey of Marion; two brothers, Tom Hickey and Bill Hickey, both of Hopkinsville; and four sisters, Madiline McMasters, Mary Damron, Helen Poole and Janice Gerbo, all of Hopkinsville.

He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Hickey, and two sisters. His parents were Edward Pete Hickey Sr. and Ethel Hickey.

Funeral was Monday, March 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Giltner and the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Memorial Gardens in Hopkinsville with military rites by VFW Post 1913.

The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Marion Baptist Church Life Center, 1312 E. Depot Street, Marion, KY 42064.

March 20, 2003 ISSUE

Patton
Dottie S. Patton, 67, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 18 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Patton; a son, Ricky Patton; two daughters, Shelia Wilkinson of Marion and Melissa Asbridge of Salem; four sisters, Betty Glenn of Fredonia, Loisteen Canada of Princeton, Thelma Brown of Marion and Ella Mae Belt of Elizabethtown; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Patton; and four brothers and a sister.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson Street, Paducah, KY 42003; or to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.

Mills
Vernon M. Mills, 81, of Marion, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.

Mr. Mills was preceded in death by his wife, Aretta Mills, and a sister.

Survivors include two brothers, Williams Mills of El Paso, Texas, Everett Mills of San Antonio, Texas; three nieces, Marilyn Baggett of Madisonville, Carolyn Shorter of Sumter, S.C. and Jane Tinsley of Marion; and several great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Services were Sunday, March 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips and the Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating, followed by burial at Mapleview Cemetery.

Armstrong
Laddie W. Armstrong, 50, of Marion, died Tuesday, March 18. He was a member of American Legion Post 111 in Marion, a long-time co-owner of Marion Body Shop and a former deputy sheriff.

Surviving are his wife, Agnes Armstrong of Marion; a son, Tracy Armstrong of Marion; a brother, Gary Armstrong of Marion; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a grandchild.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Love Cemetery.

Hanor
MADISONVILLE ­ Charles Marlin Hanor, 67, of Madisonville, died Monday, March 17, 2003 at his home.

He retired as superintendent of Kyler Bridge Construction in Cadiz. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and attended First Church of God Church in Madisonville.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Shirley Holdman Hanor of Madisonville; three daughters, Pamela Kaylor of Columbus, Ohio, Dianna Hohimer and Kristy Ables, both of Madisonville; two sisters, Sharon Clark of Clay and Jean Henderson of Evansville, Ind.; five brothers, Bayne Hanor, Dony Hanor and Michael Hanor, all of Marion, Frank Hanor of Clay and Darrell David Hanor of Morganfield; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were Wednesday, March 19 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, followed by burial in New Clay Cemetery.

The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Board
FREDONIA ­ Sharon Sue Board, 54, of Fredonia, died Wednesday, March 12 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah following a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Board. Her parents were Arnold and Mamie Davis Lane.

She is survived by one daughter, Lisa Reece of Caldwell County; one granddaughter, Tiffany Reece; two sisters, Shirley Sawyer of Taylor, Mich., and Sandy Ward of Caldwell County; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Saturday, March 15 at Morgan Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Faughn, followed by burial at Leech Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Osborne
EDDYVILLE ­ Nora Osborne, 67, of Eddyville, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton.

A housewife, she attended Reidland Church of Christ in Reidland.

Survivors include her husband, John W. Osborne of Eddyville; four sons, John Osborne Jr. and Robert Osborne, both of Kuttawa, Don Osborne of Eddyville, Jeffery Osborne of Virginia Beach, Va., one daughter, Cheryl Travis of Lyon County; one stepson, Buddy Osborne of Boise, Idaho; one stepdaughter, JoAnn Wallace of Marion; one brother, Vick Wilson of Evansville, Ind.; five sisters, Jean Hendrick, Violet Davidson, Sue Case, Juanita Phelps, all of Evansville, Flo Smith of Wink, Texas; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services were Saturday, March 15, 2003 at Lakeland Funeral Home with the Rev. Bret Morris officiating, followed by cremation.The family asks that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Lyon County Unit, P.O. Box 1105, Eddyville, KY 42038.

March 13, 2003 ISSUE

Hard
FREELAND, Mich. ­ William D. Hard, 76, of Roscommon, Mich., formerly of Freeland, Mich., died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw.
His parents were William Roland and Nellie Smith Hard of Crittenden County. He was also preceded in death by two sisters.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Hard worked as a pipefitter for the U.A. Local 85 Steamfitters and Plumbers Union.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Hard; daughter, Nancy Throop of Saginaw; two sons, William Hard and Walter Hard, both of Freeland; one sister, Ruth Hard Rogers of Princeton, Ky.; and five grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, March 4 at Cunningham/Taylor Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Pashak officiating, followed by burial at Pine Grove Cemetery in Freeland.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Diabetes Association or another charity.

Butler
Cathryn Butler, 92, of Marion, died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas L. Butler; son, Donnie Belt of Marion; two daughters, Elizabeth Millikan and Mary Ann Wheeler, both of Marion; two stepdaughters, Lois Ann Worthy and Norma Jean Butler, both of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Hughes and one grandchild.
Funeral services were Monday, March 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Winders officiating, followed by burial at Mapleview Cemetery.

Hammond
Mildred Hammond, 69, of Marion, died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her brother-in-law, Vernon Mills of Marion; three nieces, Marilyn Baggett of Madisonville, Carolyn Shorter of Sumter, S.C., and Jane Tinsley of Marion; seven great-nieces and nephews, and five great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Hammond.
Services were Tuesday, March 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Garvey and the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating, followed by burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Eddyville.

Belt
PRINCETON ­ Earl Belt, 72, of Princeton, died Friday, March 7, 2003 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville after a long illness.
A retired supervisor for the Food Giant Corp., he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Princeton and Bigham Masonic Lodge 256 in Marion.
Mr. Belt is survived by his wife, Margie Marshall Belt of Princeton; three daughters, Natalie Belt of Princeton, Marlene James and Brenda Hughes, both of Marion; one stepson, Jimmy Gray of Princeton; one brother, James Belt of Lake Station, Ind.; two sisters, Lala Reynolds of Gilliespie, Ill., and Isabelle Terry of Evansville, Ind.; two grandsons; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Monday, March 10 with the Rev. Rodney Wallace officiating, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lyon County.
The family requests memorials take the form of donations to Pennyroyal Hospice, Inc., 1821 E. 9th St., Hopkinsville, KY 42240 or American Cancer Society, Greenwood Courtyard-Suite 123, 2425 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104-4457

Warner
Joseph Michael Warner, 19, of Marion, died Monday, March 10, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by his mother, Judy Calvert, of South Bend, Ind.; grandfather, Mike Warner of Marion; grandmother, Mary Warner of Marion; and half-brother, James Ard of Newport, Ky.
Funeral service was 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Mickey Quinton officiating, followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.


March 6, 2003 ISSUE

Robertson, 102
Ruth W. Robertson, 102, of Marion, died Monday, March 3, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her daughter, Betty Foreman of Sturgis; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Robertson; son, Ben Robertson; five brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday (today), March 6, 2003 at Marion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating, followed by burial at 100F Cemetery in Elizabethtown, Ill.

Crider
Roy Allen Crider, 74, of Marion, died Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
An alumni of Southwest Louisiana University, he left the U.S. Army as a major with 23 years of service in the 101st Airborne. He retired from Kentucky State Police as an arson investigator and was a member of American Legion Post No. 111.
Survivors include his wife, Erika E. Crider of Marion; son, Michael A. Crider of Marion; daughter, Monika C. Shields of Lexington; and two grandchildren, Blaire and Erin Shields of Lexington.
His parents were Allie G. and Eva Brantley Crider.
Funeral services were Monday, March 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips and the Rev. Cortis Hill officiating, with burial in Piney Fork Cemetery.

Coleman
Valaree Coleman, 67, of Marion, died Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Coleman of Marion; two daughters, Dena McDowell of Marion and Teresa Fletcher of Marion; three Sons, Gregg Coleman of Marion, Jeff Winders and Harrisburg, Ill., and Phil Winders of Paducah; two sisters, Helen Rogers of Eddyville and Geneva Fraser of LaPorte, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Her parents were March and Josie Beavers Oliver.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Herbert Alexander and the Rev. Jerrell White officiating, followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Dishman
SEBREE, Ky. ­ Anna Irene Herron Dishman, 84, of Sebree, died Monday, March 3, 2003 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Dishman is survived by four daughters, Debbie Hubbard of Illinois, Paula Herices of Murray, Linda Jennings of Hanson and Tammy Kelley of Sebree; son, Donnie Dishman of Clay; brother, Larry Herron of Marion; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Roy Herron and the former Verda West.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday, (today) March 6, at Tompkins Funeral Home in Sebree with the Rev. Larry Williams officiating, followed by burial in Springdale Cemetery.
The family requests memorials take the form of donations to the Henderson Cancer Center at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.

Walker
DONNASON, Texas ­ Vivian W. Walker, 60, of Donnason, died Friday, Jan. 31 at a hospital in Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Phil Walker, of Donnason, formerly of Crayne, Ky.; daughter, Shelly Porter of Donnason; brother, Wayne Harrell of Donnason; sister, Helen Harvey of Donnason; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 3 at Hawkins Funeral Home-Chapel in Weslaco, Texas.

Kirk
Velda Mae "Tootsie" Kirk, 80, of Marion, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Crayne.
Mrs. Kirk is survived by four sons, Brice Kirk of Santa Barbara, Calif., Kenney Kirk of Marion, Jimmy Porter of Tolu and Tommy Kirk of Cave-In-Rock, Ill; two daughters, Phyllis Joyner of Stone Fort, Ill., and Tootie Rushing of Fredonia; one sister, Martha Oxford of Springfield, Ill.; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Guthrie Kirk.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Watson, the Rev. Roger Waters and the Rev. David LeNeave officiating, followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.


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Farris
Jeff "Thelma Lou" Farris, 52, of Dawson Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Farris was a coal miner at the Peabody Camp 11. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the Dawson Springs VFW Post 5359 and a member of the Union County Bass Club.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Sisk Farris of Dawson Springs; his mother, Margaret Pearlean Cotton Durham of Madisonville; one sister, Judy Ann Atamoa of Madisonville; two brothers, Ralph Eugene Dunkerson of Nortonville, Ky., and Randy Allen Dunkerson of Dawson Springs; 11 nieces and nephews and one great-niece and one great-nephew.
His father was Nolie Clyde Farris.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Barry Cullen and Darrell Menser officiating.
The family requests memorials take the form of donations to the Pleasant Valley Archery Club for Kids, c/o Tommy Phelps, Providence, KY 

Kirk
Velda Mae "Tootsie" Kirk, 80, of Marion, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Crayne.
Mrs. Kirk is survived by four sons, Kenney Kirk of Marion, Tootie Rushing of Fredonia, Jimmy Porter of Tolu and Tommy Kirk of Cave-In-Rock, Ill; two daughters, Phyllis Joyner of Stone Fort, Ill., and Brice Kirk of Santa Barbara, Calif.; one sister, Martha Oxford of Springfield, Ill.; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Guthrie Kirk.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Watson, the Rev. Roger Waters and the Rev. David LeNeave officiating, followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Barnes
Dessie M. Barnes, 91, of Burna, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Nona Lee Davis of Joliet, Ill., Joyce Ann McMican of Hatfield, Ind., Lavern Sanders of Euclid, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney E. Barnes; six brothers and one sister. Her parents were George T. and Nona Dunkerson.
Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 21, at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Randy Beals officiating, followed by burial in Dyer Hill Cemetery.

Curnel
Edward Curnel, 66, of Santa Monica, Calif., formerly of Livingston County, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 at Fireside Convalescent Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Brasher Curnel of Santa Monica; two sons, Michael L.Curnel of Lemoore, Calif., and Kevin Curnel of Santa Monica; three brothers, Harrell Curnel of Washington, Willard Curnel and Wilbur Curnel, both of Paducah; five sisters, Louise Birch of Florida, Gaydean Custer of California, Elouise Howard of Burna, Erlean Watson of Evansville, Ind., Lucille Asbridge of Georgia; one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
His parents were Audie and Fleeta Hardesty Curnel.
Services were Thursday, Feb. 20, at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Walzie Hosick and the Rev. John East officiating, followed by burial in Salem Cemetery.

Koon
James W. "Bunny" Koon, 60, of Salem, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital.
He was a member of Burna Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Diann Cosby Koon of Salem; son, Danny Wayne Koon of Salem; granddaughter, Meighan Rose Koon; mother, Mary E. Koon of Marion; brother, William J. Koon of Marion; and sister, Mary Holliman of Salem.
Mr. Koon was preceded in death by his father, Jake Koon; and a daughter, Sonya R. Koon.
Services were Saturday, Feb. 22 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. William McAlpin and the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating, followed by burial in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.

Johnson
Jimmy Earl "Coach" Johnson, 63, of Winamac, Ind., formerly of Crittenden County, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at his home.
A member of Ora Gospel Chapel Church, Mr. Johnson was employed at Winamac Coil Spring Co. Kewanna, as an oven operator. He had been employed at Winamac Steel Co. as a furnace operator for 20 years. He also had been employed by Joy Manufacturing as a core driller.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Shirley M. Meister Johnson; three sons, Jimmy J. Johnson of Austin, Texas, Jerry L. Johnson of Winamac and Arthur Jay Johnson of Winamac; two sisters, Connie Hunt of Marion, Ky., and Anna Glore of Punta Gorda, Fla.
He was preceded in death by a brother. His parents were Sylvan and Hildred Poindexter Johnson. 
Services were Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Frain Mortuary, with Arlin Perry officiating, followed by burial in St. Jacob Cemetery in North Judson.

Curnel
Zelma L. Curnel, 82, of Paris, Tenn., formerly of Lola, Ky., died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at Henry County Medical Center.
He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Amvets Post 217, a Mason and a member of Eastwood Church of Christ in Paris.
Survivors include his wife, Earnestine Curnel of Paris; former wife, Margaret Black Curnel; four sons, Alton L. Curnel of Scottsborough, Ala., Stan Curnel of Hartsville, Ala., Robert Curnel of Plano Texas and Melvin Curnel of Decatur, Ala.; one daughter, Patti Curnel of Wylie, Texas; one brothers, Lawrence Curnel of Fort Smith, Ark.; one sister, Mildred Lockhart of Paducah; one half-brother,Guthrie Brooks of Lola, Ky.; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Danny Curnel; one daughter, Julia Curnel; one sister and one half-brother. His parents were Lawrence and Gertrude Davidson Curnel.
Services were Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Rogers Banks officiating, followed by burial in Lola Cemetery.

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Guess
Shirley Guess, 64, of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 at her home.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church and Marion Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Guess of Marion; two sons, Thomas Guess Jr. of Cape Coral, Fla., and Chris Guess of Huntingdon, Tenn.; one daughter, Sandy Urbanowski of Marion; and eight grandchildren.
Mrs. Guess was preceded in death by a sister. Her parents were Jess W. and Helen Ruth Reno.
Eastern Star Rites were Thursday, Feb. 13. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Morrow officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville Cemetery.
The family asks that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Crittenden County Relay For Life/American Cancer Society, c/o Rebecca McConnell, 508 N. Main St., Marion KY 42064.

Riley
Lela T. Wheeler Riley, 88, of Marion, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church, and a member of the Eastern Star-Salem Lodge for 60 years.
Survivors include two sons, James Ray Wheeler of Crown Point, Ind., and Larry Wheeler of Marion; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Riley was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Wheeler; a son, Oynaul Wheeler; and two sisters. Her parents were Lee and Ruby Ladd Loftis.
Eastern Star rites were Saturday, Feb. 8 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Services were Sunday, Feb. 9 at the funeral home with the Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.

Crawford
James Herman Crawford, 79, of Marion, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
He was a member and deacon at Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church and was retired from Moore's Business Forms.
Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife, Mary Francis Crawford of Marion; two daughters, Dottie Bacon of Eddyville and Mary Julia Nolen of McKenzie, Tenn.; two sons, Jerry L. Crawford of Paducah and James Robert Crawford of Salem; two sisters, Addie Crawford of Salem and Thelma Miller of Seaside, Calif.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Lee Hill officiating, followed by burial in Lewis Cemetery.

Williams
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Marie Williams, 80, of Eddyville died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at her home.
Mrs. Williams was a housewife and member of Princeton Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, William E. Williams; two sons, William H. Williams and David Williams, both of Lyon county; two daughters, Charlotte Gregory and Beverly Dunning, both of Lyon County; one brother, James McGee of Lexington, Ky.; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother. Her parents were Marvin D. and Grace Powell McGee.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 16, at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Larry Harris officiating. Burial was in Saratoga Church Cemetery in Lyon County.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of memorial contributions to Pennyroyal Hospice, Inc., 1821 E. 9th St., Hopkinsville KY 42240 or Princeton Church of Christ, P.O. Box 303, Princeton KY 42455.

Hodge
MOLINE, Ill. ­ Edith "Joy" Hodge, 81, of Moline, formerly of Marion, Ky., died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island.
Services were Saturday, Feb. 15, at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline. Burial was in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.
She was a member of Eastern Star of Kentucky and Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church in Moline.
Her parents were Walter and Artha James. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Hodge; two sisters and one grandson.
Survivors include her children, A.G. Belt, Dennis Belt, Virginia Hamerlinck, Walter Hodge and Sue Eckroth; 21 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Perry James and many nieces and nephews. 

Jenkins
STURGIS, Ky. ­ Georgia "Jo" Jenkins, 68, of Sturgis, formerly Jo Travis of Marion, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 at Methodist Hospital in Union County.
She worked 25 years for the Department of Defense, Selective Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Donan Jenkins of Sturgis; one sister, Shan Shiver of Wetumpka, Ala.; one brother, Douglas Travis of Paducah; one niece and several nephews.
Services were Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, with Daniel Askew and Sam Belo officiating, followed by burial in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Boxville.


Feb. 13, 2003 ISSUE

Turner, 101
Marvin Turner, 101, of Marion, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
Mr. Turner was a member of Marion Baptist Church. He founded and owned Turner and Conyer Lumber Company in Marion from 1954 to 1984.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie J. Turner of Marion; four granddaughters, Patty Martin, Vickie Watson, Debbie Crider and Jennye Cook; three stepdaughters; two stepsons; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie L. Turner; two daughters, two sisters and one great-great-grandson. His parents were James Henry and Sally Turner.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday (today) at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

VanHooser
Jim VanHooser, 65, of Princeton, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at his daughter's home.
Mr. VanHooser was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former factory supervisor. He attended First Baptist Church of Princeton and was a member of Princeton Elks Lodge.
His parents were J.R. and Eulah Varnell VanHooser.
He is survived by one daughter, Valerie McDonald of Lyon County; three brothers, Carroll VanHooser of Norwich, Vt., David VanHooser of Huntsville, Ala., Joe VanHooser of Princeton; and one sister, Mary Ruth Chandler of Culver, Ind.
Funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 8 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton, with burial at Dixon Cemetery in Grand Rivers. The Rev. Tom Hughes officiated.

Fritts
BRADENTON, Fla. ­ Rebecca Fritts, 92, of Bradenton, formerly of Marion, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003 at LHS Riverfront Hospital in Bradenton.
She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church, Crooked Creek Homemakers and NARFE.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Peek of Bradenton; one son, Billy Fritts of Bradenton; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Hodge officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery.

Riley
Lela T. Wheeler Riley, 88, of Marion, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church, and a member of the Eastern Star-Salem Lodge for 60 years.
Survivors include two sons, James Ray Wheeler of Crown Point, Ind., and Larry Wheeler of Marion; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Riley was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Wheeler; a son, Oynaul Wheeler; and two sisters. Her parents were Lee and Ruby Ladd Loftis.
Eastern Star rites were Saturday, Feb. 8 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Services were Sunday, Feb. 9 at the funeral home with the Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.

Newcom
June Phillips Newcom, 76, died in West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 28, 2003.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Cecil Milton Newcom, formerly of Mattoon; two daughters, Doris Ann Case of Wickliffe of Joyce Lynn of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a grandson.

Orr
Hazel D. Orr, 87, of Marion, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She is survived by one daughter, Janice Wright of Marion; two sons, Gerald and Ronald Orr, both of Marion; one brother, Reed Duffy of Henderson; four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernie Clem Orr.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Johnson
SALEM, Ky. ­ David Johnson, 17, of Salem, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at Livingston Hospital.
A member of Pinckneyville Baptist Church and VICA, he was employed at Hardee's.
Surviving are his parents, Jerry and Connie Noel Johnson of Salem; one sister, Delaine Johnson Sherer; two nephews, Dylan Johnson Sherer and Jordan David Thomason; and several aunts and uncles.
His grandparents were Betty and Doug Bruce and Ted and Elaine Noel.
Services were Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Boyd Funeral Home. The Rev. Leslie Joyce officiated, with burial in Salem Cemetery.



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Shuecraft
SALEM, Ky.  ­  Myrtle Shuecraft, 83, of Salem, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.
She was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.
Mrs. Shuecraft is survived by two sons, Amon Shuecraft of Kingsport, Tenn., and Ricky Shuecraft of Salem; eight daughters, Mary L. King and Janice Morris, both of Paducah, Jearldeen Lanham of Gary, Ind., Linda F. Haney of Salem, Pauline Potter of Portage, Ind., Phyllis Garrett of Eddyville, Patricia Wring of Paducah and Cheryl Heavrin of Panama City, Fla.; 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vivian Amon Shuecraft; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Her mother was Rado Damron.
Services were Sunday, Feb. 2, at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Sister Judy Warren officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Escue
CARRIER MILLS, Ill. ­ Charles G. Escue, 60, of Carrier Mills, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Mr. Escue was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a coal miner. He was a member of American Legion Post #364 in Carrier Mills.
He is survived by his wife, Gerald Ann Robinson; mother, Lorene Writtenberry Escue of Marion, Ky.; and one sister, Louise McDowell of Marion, Ky.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother. His father was Gordon Escue.
Services were Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Harrisburg with the Rev. Joey Dunning officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery with military honors.

Stone
Marie H. Stone, 86, of Marion, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by one son, Phillip Stone of Marion; four daughters, Pam Duvall, Sue Beavers and Dot Boone, all of Marion, and Donna McClendon of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Elizabeth Nunn of Hopkinsville; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by her husband, Hyrom Stone. Her parents were Russell and Mary Hardesty.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Prowell
WALNUT GROVE, Ky. ­ Idell Prowell, 75, of Walnut Grove, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at her home following a long illness.
Mrs. Powell was a homemaker.
Her parents were John Elliott Towery and Myrtle Irene Hardrick Towery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford R. Prowell; one son, Barry Prowell; one granddaughter, Shawn Durard; one brother and one sister.
Survivors include three daughters, Brenda McCormick, Sissy Durard and Lori Cruce, all of Caldwell County; four brothers, Jake Towery of Princeton; Huey Towery and Eddie Towery, both of Caldwell County, and Glover Towery of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sisters, Ann Massey, Dola Tosh and Leoma Wigginton, all of Fredonia, and Rudell Watson of Princeton; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday, Feb. 3 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Dean Ray and the Rev. Ken Cummins officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery in Caldwell County.


JAN. 30, 2003 ISSUE

Carlisle
BLACKFORD, Ky.  ­ Carrie R. "Jimmie" Carlisle, 56, of Blackford, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at her home. She was a member of First General Baptist Church in Clay.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Joel Carlisle; two daughters, Heady Catherine McCormick and Carrie Allison McCormick, both of Clay; one son, Robert David Gatlin of Benton; mother, Bobbie Heady Witherspoon of Blackford; two brothers, Brenton Witherspoon of Mattoon and Dwight Witherspoon of Marion; and six grandchildren.
Her father was James Witherspoon. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 21 at First General Baptist Church in Clay, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery near Blackford.
The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice of Webster County.
Vanover Funeral Home of Clay handled services.
Lane
FREDONIA ­ James E. Lane, 81, of Fredonia, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
An evangelist for 25 years, he was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Lane is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ruby Belt Lane of Fredonia; one stepson, Lonnie Bateman of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Martha Weidner of Missouri; four stepgrandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one son, Steve Lane and one stepson, James Bateman. His parents were Jim and Opal Lane.
Services were Friday, Jan. 24 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Roy Little officiating, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Fuller
ROCKPORT ­ Roy Hubert Fuller, 71, of Rockport, Ky., formerly of Grand Rivers, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at Beaver Dam Health Care Manor.
A retired coal miner, he had also been employed by T.C. Railroad in construction and bridge building. He was a member and elder of Rockport Presbyterian Church, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict.
Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife of 42 years, Billie D. Fuller; one daughter, Ann W. Hill of Ohio County; one brother, James C. Fuller of Marion; two sisters, Tiline Grey of Blackford and Dorothy K. Cowan of Grand Rivers; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services were Thursday, Jan. 23 at Bevil Brothers Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Burial followed in Sunnyside Cemetery.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donation to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, William Black Medical Building, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 710 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032-9982, or Rockport Presbyterian Church, Rockport, KY 42369.
LaRue
SALEM ­ Loretta LaRue, 84, of Salem, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
A member of Salem Baptist Church for 52 years, Mrs. LaRue operated West End Service Station with her husband for 54 years.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Doug LaRue of Salem; two sons, Pete LaRue and Eric LaRue, both of Salem; one granddaughter, Mary Beth Ray of Salem; four nieces and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister. Her parents were Ehrich and Maude Mirse Metcalf.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem, with the Rev. John East officiating, followed by burial in Salem Cemetery.
The family request expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children 10200 Linn Station Road, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40223.
Watson
LOLA ­ Mark Watson, 72, of Lola, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at his home.
Mr. Watson was a member and trustee of New Union General Baptist Church. A self-employed carpenter, he had retired from Peabody Coal.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sylvia Mae Shuecraft Watson; two sons, Lloyd Dwayne Watson of Paducah and Gregory Mark Watson of Murray; mother, Grace Watson of Salem; two sisters, Lucille Little of Evansville, Ind., and Billie Royal of Cincinnati, Ohio; and two brothers, Lenville Watson and Raymond Watson, both of Evansville, Ind.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. His father was Guy Watson.
Services were Sunday, Jan. 26 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. David Davis and the Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial in Lola Cemetery.
Humphrey
Richard Humphrey Jr., 56, of Marion, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife, Muriel Humphrey of Marion; one son, Jason Prentice Powell of Henderson; two stepsons, Gerald Elder and Rickey Dale Elder, both of Marion; father, Richard Humphrey Sr. of Sebree; stepmother, Pauline Humphrey of Sebree; three brothers, Charles Allen Humphrey of Sturgis, Timothy Humphrey of Madisonville and Roy Humphrey of Morganfield; three sisters, Debra Lanham of Lexington, N.C., Penny Shockley of Madisonville and Patsy Faughn of Sturgis; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Humphrey, and a brother.
Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. David Winders officiating, followed by burial in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Sutton
CLARKSVILLE ­ Henry "Allen" Sutton Jr., 37, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003 at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville.
Services were held Jan. 9 at Sykes Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mr. Sutton was a machine operator with SPX Metal Forge. Allen was the grandson of the late Roscoe and Lucille Sutton of Marion, Ky., and the late William and Edna Walton of Sturgis, Ky.
Survivors include his father, Henry Sutton Sr. of Florida, formerly of Marion; mother, Bonnie Walton Sutton of Clarksville; wife, Dawn Loudermilk Sutton of Clarksville; three sons, Christopher and James Sutton and Randy Thompson, all of Clarksville; two daughters, Brittney Elicia and Riki Moore, both of Clarksville; two sisters, Joyce Phillips and Shannon Sutton, both of Clarksville; and two brothers, Brad Sutton of Clarksville, and Emery Sutton of Synoma, Tenn.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2000 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN  37203.
Stone
Willard H. Stone, 74, of Marion, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Mr. Stone is survived by three sons, Mike Stone of Marion, Mark Stone of Clarksville, Tenn., and Danny Stone of Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers, Charles Stone of Texas and Gene Stone of Calvert City; one sister, Oma Jewel Lockridge of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda L. Stone, and a brother.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. David Winders and the Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating, followed by burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Mr. Stone was an avid golfer and regular at the local course. Despite a failing body as he fought cancer for several years, he continued to play golf. In fact, he scored the second hole-in-one of his life just last summer.
The family asks that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.
Cummings
BROWNSBURG, Ind. ­ Howard J. Cummings, 73, of Brownsburg, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 in Danville, Ind.
A native of Crittenden County, his parents were Jake Thomas Cummings and Nona May Fralex.
He was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked for 15 years in security at RCA Corporation before retiring in 1985. He was a member of Apostolic Bible Church of Brownsburg and American Legion Post #331 of Brownsburg.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Campbell Cummings; three daughters, Chari Lawrence of Brownsburg, Ind., Judy Cummings of Avon, Ind., and Lori Herbert of Bainbridge, Ind.; two sons, David Cummings of Indianapolis and Ric Cummings of Avon, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Janette Murray of Flushing, Mich, and Jeannine McNamara of Pittsboro, Ind.; two stepsons, Skip Marsh of St. Louis, Mo., and Edward Marsh of Indianapolis; two sisters, Martha Driver of Princeton, and Leora Landers of Marion; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were Jan. 20 at Conkle Funeral Home in Avon with the Rev. Jack McIntosh officiating. Burial was at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown, Ind.


JAN. 23, 2003 ISSUE

Brown
Lennie M. Brown, 92, of Marion, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty Bond and Shirley Fritts, both of Marion; one son, Roy J. Brown of Buffalo, West Va.; one sister, Dorothy Paris of Marion; one brother, Anis Hunt of Iowa; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brown.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Ancil Edmonson and the Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Whited
Reba (Hunt) Ferrell Whited, 74, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at Halifax Memorial Hospital in Daytona, Fla., after a brief bout with cancer.
Born and raised in Marion, she worked for RCA from 1959 through 1975 after moving to Indianapolis  in 1955.  In 1981 she retired to Seville, Fla.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Whited of Seville, Fla.; and a son, Harold W. Ferrell, of Owensboro. Her father was Frank Hunt.
Clayton Frank & Sons were in charge of arrangements. Private memorial services were held at Pine Island Hide-A-Way.  
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Reba Whited Memorial Fund, C/O Harold Ferrell, 826 Mary Lou Court, Owensboro, KY 42303.

Dorris
Mary Sue Dorris, 54, of Fredonia, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
Mrs. Dorris is survived by her husband, Terry Dorris of Fredonia; two sons, Chris Dorris of Fredonia and Marty Dorris of Marion; one daughter, Angela Maples of Benton; three brothers, Arthur Eberle of Arkansas, Bill Eberle of Marion and Bob Eberle of Burna; five sisters, Melva Doane of Burna, Martha Lou Watson and Pat Collins, both of Marion, Maggie Eberle of Princeton, Anabell Lantham of Muhlenberg County; and one grandchild, Harley Maples.
Her parents were Arthur Grady and Lillie Mae Eberle.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Brother Buddy Hix officiating, and burial in Salem Cemetery.

Asbridge
William Elzie Asbridge, 74, of Diamond, Ill., formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at his home.
He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Asbridge of Diamond, Ill.; three daughters, LaDonna West of Lake Geneva, Mich., Frankie Haney and Brenda Winders, both of Marion; two sons, William Marty of Marion and William Elzie Asbridge Jr. of Coal City, Ill.; one sister, Elsie Crouch of Marion; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery in Omaha, Ill.

Collins
Hanna Louise Collins, 72, of Marion, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Marion.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Collins of Marion; three sons, Arville Collins of Marion, Steve Collins of Clay and William Collins of Salem; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating, followed by burial in Repton Cemetery.

Franks
Ernest Lilbert Franks, 83, of Brunswick, Ga., formerly of Marion, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003.
He is survived by one son, David Franks of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, Raymond D. Franks of Sun City, Ariz., and William B. Franks of Arkansas; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his wife, Laura M. Franks, on Dec. 24, 2002.
Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 18 at Mt. Zion Cemetery with the Rev. Gates Bowman officiating. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home.

Carlisle
Carrie R. "Jimmie" Carlisle, 56, of Blackford, Ky., died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at her home.
She was a member of First General Baptist Church in Clay.
Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Joel Carlisle; two daughters, Heady Catherine McCormick and Carrie Allison McCormick, both of Clay; one son, Robert David Gatlin of Benton; mother, Bobbie Heady Whitherspoon of Blackford; two brothers, Brenton Whitherspoon of Mattoon and Dwight Whitherspoon of Marion; and six grandchildren.
Her father was James Whitherspoon. She was also preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 21 at First General Baptist Church in Clay, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery near Blackford.
The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice of Webster County.
Vanover Funeral Home of Clay handled arrangements.

Hall
Erma E. Hall, 83, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Livingston County, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003 at her home.
She was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Wesley Prestone Hall of Evansville; one son, Wesley Berry Hall of Evansville; three daughters, Shirley Williams of Evansville, Wanda Billings of Boonville, Ind., and Hilda Ickhoff of Hazelwood, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Geneloyn Slepecki of Pittsburg, Pa.; one sister, Louise Osborne of Burna; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother and sister. Her parents were Lace and Lucy Waters Henry.
Funeral services are today (Thursday), Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Randy Beals officiating. Burial will be in Dyer Hill Cemetery.

Hook
Zula Maxfield Hook, 92, of Smithland, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She was a member of Smithland Chapter #417 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of McMurray Chapel Church.
Survivors include one brother, Dallas Maxfield of Smithland.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George Ramage, and second husband, Albert Hook.
Eastern Star rites are Thursday (today) at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. The funeral is  Friday, Jan. 24 at the funeral home. The Rev. John Bowling and the Rev. E.J. Hatoon will officiate, with burial to follow in McMurray Chapel Cemetery.


JAN. 16, 2003 ISSUE

Gregory
Virginia Lois Gregory, 90, of Murray, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at her home.
A member of Marion Christian Church, she held a bachelor's degree from University of Kentucky and a master's degree from Vanderbilt University. She served as librarian at Crittenden County High School for many years, and retired as librarian at the reference library at Murray State University.
She is survived by three sons, Jim, Richard and John Gregory, all of Marion; one daughter, Rose Gregory Phillips of Paducah; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Gregory; one daughter, Lucy Lee Quertermous; and a grandson, John D. Quertermous. Her parents were William and Mary Lee Sullenger.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Leach
Bill W. Leach, 53, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003 at his farm in Pope County, Ill.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired chiropractor.
There will be no visitation or funeral. A private graveside service was held for family only.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the United Methodist Church of Glendale, Ill.

Cruce
Thelma Brown Cruce, 89, of Marion, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She is survived by three sons, Richard and Gary Cruce, both of Marion, and Donald Cruce of Pecos, N.M.; two sisters, Ophelia Johnson of Marion and Miriam Brown of Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, J.T. and Doyle Brown, both of Evansville, Ind.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Cruce; son, Eddie Cruce; a sister and a grandson.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Gunderson
Eula Agnes Gunderson, 86, of Plymouth, Mich., formerly of Marion, died recently.
Survivors include three daughters, Euna Gallop of Plymouth, Mich., Shirley Herrin of Sturgis and Barbara Williams of Powell, Tenn.; one son, Bennett Turley of Plymouth, Mich.; and 12 grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Mapleview Cemetery. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home.

McKinney
Peggy McKinney, 63, of Kuttawa, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003 at her home.
She was a nurse's aide at McKinney Nursing Home and a member of Suwanee Furnace Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Henry Turley and Willis R. Melander Jr., both of Kuttawa; four daughters, Dorothy Creekmur and Suzie Pierce, both of Eddyville, Denise Turley of Fredonia, Kim Picker of Kuttawa; two sisters, Nola Sue Lessard of Fredonia and Dorothy Neeble of Waterloo, Iowa; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Her parents were Earnest Boswell and Betty Margaret Peek Boswell.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with the Rev. Jimmy Wilson and the Rev. Ronnie Hooks officiating. Burial in Hebron Cemetery in Lyon County.

Clark
Pauline Clark, 78,  of Marion, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She attended Union Baptist Church.
Mrs. Clark is survived by two daughters, Pam Enoch and Faye Black, both of Marion; three sons, Donnie Clark of Nashville, Tenn., Tony Clark of Marion and David Clark of Shawneetown, Ill.; two sisters, Iva Robertson of Marion and Rowena Patterson of Evansville, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, S.T. Clark, and a sister. Her parents were James and Lanie Conger.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial at Mapleview Cemetery.


JAN. 9, 2003 ISSUE

Mecham
Mary Mecham, 77, of Kuttawa, formerly of Lake City, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003 in Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton.
She was a retired riverboat cook for Fer River Company in New Orleans and was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church in Grand Rivers.
Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte Wendel of Kuttawa and Brenda Dust of Lake City;  two sisters, Dorothy Border of Orion, Ill., and Martha Border of Bettendorf, Iowa; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Roy Mecham; two sons, Revis Mecham and Roy Mecham; two brothers and a sister. Her parents were Revis Clyde Stokes and Opal Irene Jennings Stokes.
Services were Sunday, Jan. 5 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with the Rev. Jim Keegan and the Rev. Robert Hughes officiating. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah KY 42002.

Newcom
Velma Lee Newcom, 77, of Marion, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by three sons, Doyle Newcom of Oklahoma City, Okla., Tom Newcom of Livermore and Danny Newcom of Marion; two brothers, Jim and Joe Robertson, both of Marion; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Newcom; two sisters and one brother.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Childress
Verna Childress, 85, of Princeton, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
A homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Carlyn C. Childress, and a grandson, Timmy Son. Her parents were John D. Thomas and Mary Belle Dearing Thomas.
Survivors include a son, Gary Childress of Hopkinsville; two daughters, Glenda Osborne of Princeton, and Sue Son of Madisonville; two brothers, Haydon Boyd of Livingston County, and Pat Boyd of Caldwell County; two sisters, Doris Boyd and Odell Hopper, both of Princeton; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton, with the Rev. Bobby Jackson Sr. and the Rev. David Simpson officiating. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Hopper
James E. Hopper Sr., 84, of Uniontown, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Ind.
Mr. Hopper served in the 1st Armored Division in World War II. He was a member of Uniontown Veterans of Foreign Wars and Uniontown Baptist Church. He retired from Lock & Dam #50 in Marion in 1977.
Survivors include his wife, Imelda McDowell Hopper; three sons, James E. Hopper Jr. of Metropolis, Ill., Stephen Kyle Hopper of Calhoun and John Cabot Hopper of Louisville; one sister, Fredia Rakestraw of Morganfield; three brothers, Marvin Hopper of Uniontown, Junior Hopper of Wheatcroft, and Bobby Hopper of Equality, Ill; two grandchildren; one great-granchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services was Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Brother Jim Adams officiating. Burial in Odd Fellow Cemetery.



JAN. 2, 2003 ISSUE

Sweeney
Euell Edward Sweeney, 60, of Oakland, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green.
A native of Princeton, he was employed at General Motors Corvette Plant, a member of Oakland Baptist Church and past master of Oakland Masonic Lodge #563 F&AM, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Williams Sweeney; father, Euell Sweeney of Princeton; two daughters, Lisa Sweeney Duvall of Olive Branch, Miss., and Jade Sweeney of San Jose, Calif.; five sisters, Shirley Konen of Scottsdale, Ariz., Saundra Brookshire of Marion, Annie Lockhart of Princeton; Micke Rogers of Sausalito, Calif., and Sue Meyers of Ormond Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Donald Sweeney or Orange, Texas and Wayne Sweeney of Charleston, S.C.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lonnie Wells Sweeney.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 29 at Oakland Baptist Church.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the benefit of Mr. Sweeney's adopted missionary family in Brazil, in care of to United Faith Missions International, for Beth & Tim Faul and daughters, P.O. Box 306, Bala-Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Franks
Laura M. Franks, 81, of Brunswick, Ga., formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla.
She was a member of Eastern Star and attended Glendale Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Franks of Brunswick, Ga.; one son, David Franks of Portland, Ore.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003 at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements by Gilbert Funeral Home.

Noffsinger
Marie Noffsinger, 91, of Paducah, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She is survived by two sons, Murel Barnes of Smithland and Bobby Barnes of Paducah; one sister, Geneva Baker of Winterhaven, Fla.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eclas Noffsinger; one brother and three sisters.
Services are 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with the Rev. Gordon Downs officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.

Moore
Jean Ann Moore, 58, of Marion, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in St. Louis.
Survivors include her husband, Dewey G. Moore of Marion; one daughter, Dawn Marie Rose-Kloeckner of St. Louis; one stepdaughter, Angela Flemming of Caseyville, Ill.; one brother, Robert Buckley of O'Fallon, Mo.; two sisters, Joyce Garrett of Warrenton, Mo., and Patricia Westlake of Mansfield, Texas; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother.
Memorial service is 1 p.m. Thursday (today), Jan. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. 
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.

Weldon
Gene Weldon, 85, of San Marino, Calif., formerly of Marion, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 in Pasadena, Calif.
He served as an executive with Sears for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Jonathan Club and Rotary Club, and was a Kentucky Colonel and Tennessee Squire.
He is survived by one son, Worth Weldon of Modesto, Calif.; one daughter, Michelle Cather of Lancaster, Calif.; one sister, Elba Monroe of Crown Point, Ind.; sister-in-law, Sue Weldon of Marion;  longtime companion, Doris Schatra of Pasadena; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgene Weldon; son, Gerald Weldon; and two brothers.
Memorial services were Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Cabot and Sons Chapel in Pasadena.
The family requests memorials take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Quertermous
Lucy Gregory Quertermous, 68, of Lexington, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002.
She is survived by two sons, Paul G. Quertermous of Georgetown and James D. Quertermous of Lexington; two daughters, Nancy Q. Yost of Gainesville, Ga., and LuAnn Douglas of Harrodsburg; her mother, Lois Gregory of Murray; three brothers, John Gregory, Richard Gregory and Jim Gregory, all of Marion; one sister, Rose Marie Gregory; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, John D. Quertermous Jr. Her father was J.L. Gregory.
Services were Tuesday, Dec. 31 at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Broadway in Lexington with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.