JANUARY 2013

Turley
Francis A. Turley, 79, of Marion died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member, pianist and singer at Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was also a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. Turley was a member of Red Hatters Society, past president of Crittenden County Homemakers where she served in leadership positions at the area and state level and she was a very active school and community volunteer.
Surviving are four sons, Curtis and wife Brenda Turley of Bowling Green, David Turley of Marion, Randall and wife Pam Turley of Marion and Todd and wife Patti Turley of Mayfield; sisters, Vivian Hicks of Marion, Jane Pollock of Evansville, Ind., and Ruth Hunter of Marion; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Turley; son, Billy Turley; daughter-in-law, Louise Turley; parents, Allie and Naomi Hicks; and brothers, Dalton and Pete Hicks.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Fritts
John Kenneth Fritts, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2013 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his daughter, Wilma Kay Lewis of Poplar Bluff; brothers, David O. Fritts of Corydon and Hollis Franklin Fritts of Daytona, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John Phillip and Willie Maude Fritts; wife, Annie Mae Conger Fritts; two grandchildren; a sister; and four brothers.
Services were Sunday, Jan. 6 at Crooked Creek Church in Marion. Burial was at Crooked Creek Cemetery.

Holsapple
James Randolph Holsapple, 92, of Seville, Fla., son of the late Lillie Mae (Winters) and James D. Holsapple of Crittenden County died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 in Orange City, Fla.
He was born in Crittenden County on June 16, 1920 and moved to Florida from Gary, Ind., in 1974. Holsapple was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received three Purple Hearts and a field commission. He was the last remaining of the Army National Guard serving in the South Pacific from Crittenden County from 1940-1945. He retired as chief of security for U.S. Steel in Gary, Ind. He was also a member of The Word of Faith Bible Church in Crescent City, Fla., Volusia Lodge 77 F&AM in Barberville, Fla., Lodge 72 F&AM in Crescent City, Fla., for 65 years and the Morocco Shrine in Jacksonville, Fla.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Virginia F. Holsapple; daughter, Mary and husband Maurice Bridges of Portage, Ind.; brother, Gerald and wife Pat Holsapple of Crescent City, Fla; sister, Eloise Truitt of Fruitland, Fla.; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Word of Faith Bible Church in Crescent City, Fla., with the Rev. Howard Cox and Chaplain Shane Gaster officiating. Military honors will follow at the church. Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home of DeLand, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Volusia Lodge 77 F&AM P.O. Box 128 Barberville, FL 32180 or Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flager, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.

Teague
Rhonda Kay Teague, 58, of Clay died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at her home. She was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her brothers, Richard Brantley of Marion and Marlon “Butch” Brantley of Sturgis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allie Ray and Marlene Brantley; and a sister.
Graveside services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Rosebud Cemetery.

HuntMary “Peachy” Hunt 83, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the Crittenden County Health and Rehab Center.
Surviving are a brother Gerald Towery of Caldwell County; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlyn Hunt; and a son, Ronnie Hunt.
Services are at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m., until the funeral at Gilberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Brandon
Martha Lee Brandon, 69, of Marion died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
She worked in retail sales at Conrad’s Food Store and was a member of Life in Christ Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Charity Dersheimer of Owensboro; three sons, David Brandon of Henderson, Robert Brandon of Eddyville and Mark Brandon of Marion; a brother, Jerry Miller of Morganfield; a sister, Jackie Piner of Ashville, N.C.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Laurel Mayes Miller.
Graveside services were Tuesday at Rosebud Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Harnice
Edward Eugene Harnice, 68, of Livingston County died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are two brothers, James Dee Harnice and his wife Kay of Seymour, Tenn., and Doug Harnice and his wife Milinda of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tommie Rhea Hurley, and his parents, Thomas Harrison and Vivian Marie Sullenger Harnice.
No service was planned.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Ladd
Nora Alice Ladd, 47, of Tiline died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at her home.
Surviving are two sons, Zachary Madden and his wife Jessica of Grand Rivers and Jessie Madden of Tiline; special companion, Floyd Madden; mother, Nora Driver of Smithland; father, Curtis Eugene Ladd of Tiline; four sisters, Kerren McKinney of Paducah, Regina Mayhugh of Burna, Mary McDonald of Hampton and Patricia Madden of Ekron, Ky.; 19 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Alberta Driver; a nephew, John S. Madden III; and her grandparents, Dewey and Edith Binkley and Elmer and Buna Ladd.
Services were Monday, Jan. 14 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Pinckneyville Cemetery.

Teer
Forrest D. Teer, 79, of Robards and a Marion native, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
He was born March 3, 1933, to Gussie and Edd Teer of Marion. He was a retired Kentucky State Police trooper with 28 years of service, a former paratrooper with the Army's 11th Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell and former Henderson County magistrate for nine years.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Barbara (Williams) Teer, a native of Marion; four children, Debra Teer and companion Marty Mason of Tillamook, Ore., Forrest “Dee” Teer and fiancé Christy Canane of East Machias, Maine, Phillip Teer and wife Betsy of Henderson and Becky King and husband Todd of Newburgh, Ind.; three sisters, Birdie Farmer of Henderson and Helen Cullen and Betty Tabor, both of Marion; one brother, Tom Teer of Marion; 10 grandchildren, Aaron Teer of San Antonio, Landon Teer of Destin, Fla., Natalie Teer of Gainesville, Fla., Laura Peck and Andrew May, both of Henderson, Shannon, Stephanie and Lauren King, all of Newburgh, and Ben and Sam Teer, both of East Machias, Maine; two great-granddaughters; and nieces and nephews.
Services were Jan. 10 at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home in Henderson. Rev. Rick Nollmann and Rev. Heath Farmer officiated. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.
Memorials may be made to Robards United Methodist Church, St. Anthony's Hospice or the Caron Treatment Center in Wernersville, Pa.

Hosick
Carl F. “Tommy” Hosick, 82, of Burna died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a Kentucky Colonel, a 60-year member of Salem Masonic Lodge F&AM 81 and Dyer Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife Jean Kayse Hosick; stepdaughters, Kim Gray and her husband Randy of Burna and Karla Calhoun and her husband Mark of Paducah; a brother, Walzie Hosick and his wife Bonnie of Salem; and four grandchildren, Kerri Herron, and Kobin, Jed and Silas Gray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Stella Watson Hosick; brothers, Everett, Caspar, Lloyd, Robert and Marion “Shorty;” and two sisters, Mary Lou Guill and his twin Marjorie Smith.
Services were Monday, Jan. 14 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter or Gideon Bibles, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

Tabor
Georganna “Jo” Tabor, 69, of Morganfield died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Breckenridge Place in Morganfield.
She was a homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church in Morganfield.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Gerald Tabor of Morganfield; two daughters, Tanya and husband Brad Norvell of Gilbertsville and Holly Trevino of Morganfield; five grandchildren, Travis Jackson, Logan Jackson, Shelby Jackson, Taylor Mosley and Clayton Trevino; two brothers, Bobby Holloman of Marion and Anthony Drake of Louisville; a sister, Reita McDonald of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Tabor was preceded in death by her parents, Velda Holloman Drake, Melvin Holloman and Doug Drake.
Services were Wednesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Rev. Tim Leadingham and Deborah McBride officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield.
Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice or to Breckenridge Place.

Brown
Mary Louise Brown, 73, of Fredonia died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at her home following a long illness.
She was a retired nurses' aide at a nursing home and a member of Seven Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons, Everett Brown of Paris, Tenn., Ronald Brown of Joliet, Ill., Dan Brown of Crest Hill, Ill., and David Brown of Murray; two daughters, Barbara Smaijd of Biloxi, Miss., and Shelia Fraliex of Princeton; a sister, Sue Downing of Fredonia; 22 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Henry Brown; her parents, Marion Franklin and Lucy Emma Brinkley Driver; a daughter, Diane Brown; a great-grandson, Elliott Brown; a brother, Preston Driver; and a sister, Margaret Jones Duncan.
Services were Wednesday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Hughes
Nelson Hughes, 70, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a co-founder and former co-owner of Par 4 Plastics, a veteran of the United States Navy and member of Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Muriel Hughes of Marion; a son, Ricky Nelson Hughes of Marion; two brothers, Denton Hughes of Tampa, Fla., and Doug Hughes of Ashburn, Ga.; sister-in-law, Brenda Hughes of Marion; granddaughter, AshLyn Shea Hughes of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Cloyce Stephenson Hughes; a brother Ronnie “Doorknob” Hughes; and a nephew.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 26 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Bro. Marty Brown officiating . Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Bennett
William “Bill” Keith Bennett, 65, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Crittenden County, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at his home.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Bennett; son, William Keith Bennett II; four daughters, Donna Meza, Julie Bennett, Lucretia Gentry and Agatha Spoltore; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Edwinna Bennett; three brothers, Buddy Bennett, Ronnie Bennett and Eddie Bennett; and two sisters, Betty Jo Manley and Debbie Orenduff.
Reeves Funeral Home of Hope Mills, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Drury
Ruth Carner Drury died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a homemaker and longtime member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church.
Drury was born Nov. 3, 1915 to Pearl (Vinson) and Robert Carner in Caldwell County. She was married to Orval Drury Jan. 20, 1934. After 58 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1992.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; step-father, Lilburn Shahan; a sister, Nina Walker; a twin brother Raymond Carner; and son-in-law, Arzie Shewmaker.
Surviving are three daughters, Roberta Shewmaker, Evelyn and husband Harry Fuller and Janet and husband Don Matheny, all of Marion; six grandchildren, Bill and wife Kelley Shewmaker of Marion; Judy and husband Mark Gargus of Owensboro; Robbie and husband Frank Riley of Union; Jill and husband Brad Munson of Nicholasville, Devon and husband Ross Atwell of Marion, Eric and wife Chrisi Matheny of Sturgis; 12 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Wyatt and Gabriel Shewmaker, Jacob and Lucas Riley, Katie, Caroline and Elizabeth Munson, Kailee Atwell and Joshua, Anna and Caleb Gargus.
Services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Mike Shocklee and Rev. Wendell Ordway officiating. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, c/o Farmers Bank & Trust Company, P.O. Box 151, Marion, KY or to Gideons International.

Hughes
Nella Jane Hughes, 88, of Marion died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her son, Glenn Hughes of Marion; daughter, Karen Loveless of Virginia Beach, Va.,; sisters, Iva Brown of Marion and Verna Hodges of Salem; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brownie Hughes; parents, Vernon and Ileene Hunt; and a sister, Jewell Zubas.
Services were Monday, Jan. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Freedom Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Freedom Cemetery Fund, c/o Gilbert Funeral Home, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Mardis
Samuel Wesley Mardis, infant son of Ronnie and Brittany (Binkley) Mardis, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at Murray-Calloway Hospital.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Adalyn Kate Mardis; grandparents, Dwayne Mardis of Dexter, Mo., and Kay Snowden of Kansas City, Kan., and Greg and Judy Binkley of Marion; and great-grandparents, Donald and Carlene Binkley of Marion, Mildred Mardis of Dexter and Janice Templeton of Henderson.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Jan. 26 at Palestine United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dexter, Mo.

Ramage
Stephanie Ann (Henry) Ramage, 70, of Burna died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Livingston Hospital.
She was born and raised in Marion and attended Crittenden County High School and Draughons Junior College in Paducah. She worked and lived briefly in Washington D.C., before returning to Kentucky where she married and raised her family.
She volunteered as a GED tutor, helped with the local Bookmobile and Outreach Services.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Randel Lee Ramage; a son; Aron Lee Ramage and his wife Janis Lynne Piwonka of Memphis, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by a son, Logan Edward Ramage; a brother, James Stephen Henry; a sister, Kathleen Henry; and her parents, Lawrence William Henry and Martha McGill Henry.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Dyer Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Rittenberry officiating.
Memorials may be made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Gilland
Former Livingston County Deputy Sheriff Orville L. Gilland, 76, of Burna died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Princeton Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was the deputy “night watchman” for the City of Salem for many years. Gilland was also a deputy jailer and dispatcher for Livingston County for more than 17 years. He also was a deputy jailer in Crittenden County for a time.
Surviving are his wife, M.J. Gilland; two sons, Chad and Bill Black, both of Paducah; a mother-in-law, Mary Black of Salem; a sister-in-law, Lila Edmonson and her husband Kenny of Marion; abrother-in-law, Glenn “Chug” Black of Salem; and a niece, Alexa Black of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velda Gilland.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m., today (Thursday) at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Friends may call from 10 a.m., until the funeral hour at the funeral home.
Gilland is widely remembered for being the first lawman on the scene of what remains an unsolved murder on U.S. 60 near the Lucy Jefferson Lewis monument at the junction of River Road. It was on Sept. 9, 1984 when Livingston County Detective Carnie Hopkins radioed to headquarters that he was stopping a car on the highway. After losing contact with Hopkins, Gilland was dispatched to the scene where he found the detective lying dead by the highway.
Memorials may be made to the Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Tinsley
Ollie "Eugene" Tinsley, 77, of Marion died at his home Jan. 29, 2013.
Tinsley is survived by four sisters, Helen Belt of Paducah, Bertie Meirs of Princeton and Pauline Brown and Mary Gilland, both of Marion; two brothers, Hershal Tinsley of Woodstock, Ala., and Billy Tinsley of Marion; eight children, Cindy and husband Bill Wheeler of Marion, Gary Tinsley of Fredonia, Larry and wife Tina Tinsley of Salem, Mike Tinsley of Marion, Pam and husband Bobby Campbell of Crayne, Roger and wife Pam Tinsley of Crayne, Steve and wife Laura Tinsley of Marion and Bradley Tinsley of Murray; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Eddie Tinsley; two brothers, Jack and Jim Tinsley; and one sister, Katie Todd.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Beard
Deloris Jane Beard, 78, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Beard was a member of Lola Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles Beard; five children, Carolyn Beard of Whitesville, Ky., Charlotte Fox of Marion, Brent Beard of Marion, Sherrie Pierce of Sturgis and Barry Beard of Marion; one sister, Shirley Fox of Salem; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Greg Beard; three brothers; and her parents, P.Y. and Carmen Kimsey Damron.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements. There were no services.
Send memorial contributions to Deer Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Curt Buntin, 4736 S.R. 297, Marion, KY 42064.

Bryant
Harold Oneil Bryant, 61, of Marion died Jan. 29, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
Bryant was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the VFW and attended Hurricane Baptist Church. He worked in the manufacturing industry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carson and Flo Brand Bryant.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline Bryant of Marion; one son, Neal Bryant of Marion; two daughters, Denise Chambliss and Lori Travis, both of Marion; two brothers, David Bryant of Gainesville, Ga., and Johnny Bryant of Red Bay, Ala.; one sister, Cathy Bryant of Troy, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Winters officiating. Burial with military rites was in the Bryant Family Cemetery.

FEBRUARY 2013

Quertermous
Sandra Quertermous, 59, of Marion died Feb. 1, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Dorothy Quertermous, and one sister, Faye Pate.
She is survived by two daughters, Kaliegh and Reanna Quertermous; one sister, Pat Cambron of Evansville; and one brother, Ronald Quertermous of California.
A graveside service was held Monday at Woodland Cemetery in Spring Grove, Ky. Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield was in charge of arrangements.

Duvall
Charles Ray "Bubby" Duvall Jr., 71, of Marion died Feb. 4, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a former employee of the county road department.
Surviving are his wife, Pamela Kay Duvall of Marion; one son, Jonathan Duvall of Marion; two daughters, Shelly Cullen of Marion and Candy Bauer of Michigan City, Ind.; two brothers, Steve Duvall of Parker, Colo., and Donnie Duvall of Chandler, Ind.; two sisters, Bettie June Tremper of Friendship, Wisc., and Carolyn Casper of Newburgh, Ind.; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Ray and Nelda Duvall Sr., three brothers and one sister.
Services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Rosebud Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Dr., Paducah, KY 42003.

Wheeler
Howard W. "Punk" Wheeler, 86, of Marion died Feb. 4, 2013, at Bradford Heights Health and Rehab in Hopkinsville.
He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Wheeler is survived by two daughters, Lisa Trent of Princeton and Carol Newman of Hopkinsville; one son, Wayne Wheeler of Marion; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Anna Nell Wheeler; parents, Nolan and Lotie Wheeler; and two brothers.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Reddick
Ellis “Jake” Reddick, 74, of Hopkinsville, formerly of Madisonville, died Feb. 10, 2013, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.
He was born March 19, 1938, in Princeton.
Reddick was a U.S. Army veteran and owner-operator of Star Construction Co. He was named builder of the year several times and was a member of the Hopkins County Home Builder’s Association and National Association of Home Builders. He also retired from L & N Railroad after 20 years of service. Reddick also helped start several churches in the area and was a member of Covenant Community Church.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diane Reddick; two daughters, Stefanie and husband Jaime Crowell of Madisonville and Amy and Dr. David Bealle of Hopkinsville; one son, Todd and wife Michelle Reddick of Marion; one brother, Wallace “Buddy” Reddick of Pearl, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Jake and Annie Frances Oliver Reddick and one brother.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Covenant Community Church in Madisonville with Pastor Michael Knight, Rev. Glen Hobgood and Pastor Charlie Weir officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhill Memorial Gardens in Hopkinsville.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Care Food Bank of Madisonville or OrdinaryHero.org. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com.

Hardin
Ralph Randel Hardin, 85, of Burna died Feb. 11, 2013, at his home after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was an agency manager of Livingston County Farm Bureau for almost 46 years, working side-by-side with his eldest son, Joel Hardin, for 23 years. In his spare time, he managed a cattle farm with his sons as well. In addition, he served on the Jackson Purchase Rural Electric Cooperative board for 25 years and Big Rivers Electric Cooperative in Henderson for approximately 10 years. Hardin was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for the past 40 years.
Hardin loved his family and friends and enjoyed life in the outdoors. Horseback riding and hunting were two of his favorite activities. He was also a loyal fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the University of Kentucky basketball team.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mattie Louise (Loveless) Hardin; three children, Ralph Joel Hardin Jr. and significant other Debra Croft, Yvonne and husband T.L. Maddux Jr. of Salem and Ty Ray and wife Pamalyn (Barnes) Hardin of Burna; three sisters, Frances Ramage of South Carolina, Glidel and husband Chuck Sexton of Michigan and Agnes and husband Bernie Travis of Michigan; two brothers, Bobby and wife Nancy Hardin of Michigan and Wallace Hardin of Florida.
Also surviving are his pride and joy, grandchildren Chadman Tyler Ralph Hardin and Marie Vonne Hardin and great-granddaughter Peyton Rylee Hardin of Burna. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and his beloved Jack Russell and sidekick, Patch, also survive.
Hardin was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Hardin; two sisters, Betty Long and Charlotte Holland; and his parents, Crossland and Florene Hardin.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. today (Thursday) at the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Day
Charlotte Ann Day, 72, of Smithland died Feb. 8, 2013, at Mercy Sacred Heart Village in Louisville.
Day was born in the Berry’s Ferry community on Oct. 4, 1940, to Etrick and Nola Clark May.
She worked beside her late husband, Livingston County Sheriff Jack Day, as a deputy in her early years and helped establish the D.A.R.E. program in Livingston County schools. Day also worked as a nurse for many years at Salem Hospital and several other hospitals in the area, as well as working in the office of Dr. Roscoe Faulkner. She finished her career as a nurse practitioner with Drs. Barnes, Gavin and Yazigi at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Day had several personal interests, including history and travel in the United States and internationally. She was active in the Trail of Tears Association and helped to secure designation of the Mantle Rock area as the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
She is survived by a son, David Day of Lexington, formerly of Livingston County; one sister, Marilyn Nichols of Louisville; one niece, Suzanne Lorenz of West Lafayette, Ind.; one sister-in-law, Doris Kiebler of Paducah; and numerous nephews and nieces from her husband’s side of the family.
Day was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Genevieve May; her parents, Etrick and Nola Clark May; her grandparents, Paul and Bertha May and John and Georgia Clark. From her husband’s side of the family, she was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Peggy Schade and Ella Mae Hardin.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, 131 Hospital Dr., Salem, KY 42078 or Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 57 Gilbertsville, KY 42044.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Dickerson
Isabel Dickerson, 101, of Hampton died Feb. 17, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She was a member of Hampton Baptist Church for over 66 years.
Dickerson is survived by three daughters, Armale Kimberlin, Evelyn Edmonds and Linda Dickerson, all of Hampton; four grandchildren, Kathy and husband Albert Helm, Tim and wife Vanita Edmonds, Mareta and husband Mark Moore and Tina and husband Joe Kemp, all of Hampton; six great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Edd Dickerson; one grandson, Charlie Kimberlin; three brothers; one sister; and her parents, John and Agnes Stewart Dickerson.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Revs. Jim Wring and Danny Starrick officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Cunningham
Jeremy Scott Cunningham, 31, of Smithland died Feb. 10, 2013, at his residence.
Cunningham was a member of Heartland Worship Center of Paducah.
He is survived by two daughters, Taylor L. Cunningham of Gilbertsville and Cassidy A. Cunningham of Reidland; parents, Ed and Tammy Cunningham of Smithland; grandmother and step-grandfather, Blanche and Tom Butler of Lone Oak; grandmother, Joyce Rudolph of Boaz; two brothers, Michael A. Cunningham and Jacob E. Cunningham, both of Smithland; two nieces; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Billy Cunningham and Wade Rudolph.
Funeral services were Feb. 13 at Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah with the Rev. Mickey Brown officiating.
Burial was in Clarks River Cemetery in Graves County.

Lytton
Roberta Yvonne "Bobbie" Lytton, 58, of Shelbyville, Tenn., formerly of Livingston County, died Feb. 1, 2013, at her home after an extended illness.
She was a self-employed owner and operator of a residential and commercial cleaning service and was of the Southern Baptist faith.
Lytton is survived by one daughter, Lacey and husband Chris Pinkston of Halls Mill, Tenn.; one son, Travis Blackwell of Olive Branch, Miss.; two sisters, Mary Lou Smith of Smithland and Pauline Lawless of Salem; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Ellis Lytton and Bethel Laverne Henry Lytton and was preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Haynes.
The family choose cremation. Doak-Howell Funeral Home in Shelbyville was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dyer Hill Cemetery near Burna.

Martin
Juanetta Martin, 87, of Salem died Feb. 15, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
She attended and was the oldest member of Salem Baptist Church.
Martin is survived by three daughters, Nancy Mitchell and Marilyn O’Bryan, both of Grand Rivers, and Teresa Martin of Smithland; one sister, Kay Ramsey of Naples, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Croft; one sister, Wanda Lee Binkley; and her parents, Frank and Myra Ramage Binkley.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Orenduff
Janet Sue (Head) Orenduff, 69, of Burna went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 14, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
She was a retired cook for Mid-South Towing. Orenduff was also active in Cedar Grove United Methodist Church where she played the piano and served wherever she was needed. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Smithland.
She is survived by two daughters, Theresa Shell of Salem and Vanessa Bender of Lebanon, Tenn.; one son, Eddie Shell of Burna; two step-sons, Michael Orenduff of Lone Oak and Steven Orenduff of Burna; one sister, Karen Downs of Salem; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Orenduff; one son, Russell "Rusty" Kitchens; and her parents, Hayden and Marie Poindexter Head.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Note: Non-standard obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Hillyard
Elvis H. Hillyard, 86, of the Flat Rock Community in Fredonia area died Feb. 13, 2013, at Princeton Health and Rehab Center following a long illness.
He was a retired self-employed carpenter, a member of Creswell Baptist Church in Fredonia and a World War II Army veteran.
Hillyard is survived by his wife, Juanita Marie Shinall Hillyard of Fredonia; two sons, Jerry Wayne Hillyard and Tommy Hillyard, both of Caldwell County; three daughters, Carolyn Sigler of Caldwell County, Sandra Hill of Hanson and Shirley Pryor of Madisonville; one brother, Pat Hillyard of Caldwell County; one sister, Linda Roberts of Caldwell County; 12 grandchildren, Kristen Morris, Garrick Sigler, Kim Outland, Cretia Blanton, Jeremy Hillyard, Haley Thorpe, Mashae DePue, Fallon Holmes, Farrah Rodgers, Heath Harper, Jordan Hillyard and Sierra Hillyard; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Hillyard Sr. and Reba Mae Vinson Hillyard; one brother, Vic Hillyard; and one grandson, Chad Harper.
Services were Saturday at the Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Jackson Sr. officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Winters
Carzella Winters, 81, of Marion died Feb. 13, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Donnie Winters of Marion, Gary Winters of Hopkinsville and Bobby Winters of Cadiz; one sister, Susie Lott of Marion; one brother, Darrel Smith of Marion; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Smith; one son, David Winters; one grandson; four brothers; and one sister.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Frances Cemetery.

Harper
Charles “Charlie” Harper, 93, of Fredonia died Feb. 13, 2013, at West Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.
He was a retired braker for Fredonia Valley Rock Quarry and a member of Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 103 and Civilian Conservation Corps.
He is survived by two sons, Charles “Chuck” Harper of Oakland, Mich., and Anthony “Tony” Harper of Princeton; two daughters, Sharon Rowland and Connie Hodge, both of Fredonia; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Inas Cummins Harper; his second wife, Ozelle Watson McDowell Harper; two grandsons; two brothers; and two sisters. His parents were Roy A. and Tressie May Nelson Harper.
Services were Saturday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was in Asher Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Knight
Charles William Knight Sr., 74, of Marion died Feb. 15, 2013, at Tradewater Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs.
Knight is survived by four daughters, Rebecca Ann and husband Bob McDowell of Marion, Kay and husband Johnny Tinsley of Marion, Rhonda and husband David Tinsley of Marion and Reba and husband Larry Todd of Marion; two sons, Charles W. "Billy" and wife Doris Knight of Hinkley, Minn., and Donald and wife Christina Knight of Marion; two sisters, Beverly Shephard of Georgia and Barbara Pearson of Henderson; one brother, Lindle "Pete" Knight of Ohio; 21 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Margaret Knight; his wife, Ruth Knight; two daughters, Roberta and Roella Knight; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery in northeast of Marion.

Christianson
William Christianson, 45, of Hampton died Feb. 20, 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Christianson; his parents, James and Wilma Craig Christianson; one step-son, Noah Rediske; one brother, Jim Christianson; and two sisters, Sherry Porter and Tina Razzano.
There were no services. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Williams
Emma Lou Belt Williams, 79, of Crayne died Feb. 21, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a retired employee of Potter and Brumfield.
Williams is survived by her husband, Ercell “Junior” Williams of Marion; two daughters, Peggy and husband Richard Hill and Mary Lou Belt, all of Marion; one son, Eugene and wife Sandy Belt of Marion; two step-sons, Eugene and wife Belinda Williams and Darrell and wife Tammy Williams, all of Marion; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. She is also survived by nine siblings as well as five step-brothers and step-sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Ruple Belt; her parents, Ules and Velada Shuecraft Harris; her step-mother, Estelle Harris; and one brother.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Hix officiating. Burial was in New Union (Ditney) Cemetery.

McCalister
Shirley Brown McCalister, 74, of Princeton died Feb. 20, 2013, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
McCalister was a former employee of the former Shawnee Plastics plant in Kuttawa and was a retired employee from Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Princeton.
She is survived by her husband, Carroll McCalister; one son, Randy and wife Lois Rushing of Dycusburg; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Bingham of Hobart, Ind,; one brother, Gordon Travis of Paris, Tenn.; nieces; and nephews.
McCalister was preceded in death by a previous husband, Bill Brown; one brother, Virgil Travis; two sisters, Barbara Epperson and Virginia Jewell; and her parents, Elvin Travis and Gertie Henry Travis.
Services were Sunday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Revs. Lonnie Knight and Jeff McCarty officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Belt
Sunnie Jim Belt, 76, of Burna went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 26, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Belt was a graduate of Salem High School where he was a four-year member of the baseball team, which went to the state tournament four years in a row.
He was a 50-year member of Carrsville Masonic Lodge.
Belt owned, co-owned with his son Jim, and operated several businesses in the Lola and Burna areas. A few of these were Lola Gulf, Burna Gulf, Burna BP, Belt's Trucking, Burna Propane and Belt’s Auto Sales, just to name a few. Sunnie Jim Belt worked side by side with his wife Doris in all of these businesses over a 50-year period.
Belt was also an avid fan of both University of Kentucky basketball and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
He attended Hampton United Methodist Church.
Belt is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris (Croft) Belt; two children, Janet and husband Larry McGregor and Jim and wife Lisa Belt, all of Burna; one brother, Harold and wife Bernice Belt of Paducah; his mother-in-law, Casadeen Croft of Burna; his brother-in-law, Dwayne and wife Nancy Croft of Marion; a special sister-in-law, Jill Fay of Burna; one grandson, Chad and wife Jennifer McGregor of Burna; three granddaughters, Danielle and husband James Lane of Nashville, Tenn., Erica and husband Brandon Fondaw of Burna and Sunni McGregor and Cody Ogg of Burna; four great-grandchildren, Reyann McGregor, Raven McGregor, Chloe McGregor, Victoria Joiner; special nieces, Teresa and husband Ronnie Beavers of Marion and Kelsey Pierce of Burna; Miranda and husband Drew Williams of Central City; one nephew, Anthony Wilson; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his nephew, Mark Croft; a father-in-law, John L. Croft; and his parents, Barney C. “Wort” Belt and Muriel Curnel Belt.
A celebration of Sunnie’s life was held Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with the Revs. Chuck Ladd and Mike Atkins officiating. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery.
Masonic services were held Friday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: LHHS Auxillary, 131 Hospital Dr., Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Note: Non-standard obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Ruschmeyer
Shari Porter Ruschmeyer, 54, of Salem died Feb. 28, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She is survived by her husband, John Fredrick Ruschmeyer; one son, Jared Franklin; one sister, Mitzi Porter Vaughn; her mother, Mel. B. Porter; two brothers, Larry and wife Sandra Porter of Salem and Tim Porter of Grand Rivers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, John Patrick Ruschmeyer; and her father, Thomas Jesse Porter.
Memorial services were Sunday at Salem Baptist Church, with Revs. Jim Wring and Chuck Ellis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Livingston County Helping Hands or Livingston County Family First, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Arrangements are under the direction of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

Maze
Katessa Lee Maze, infant child of Thomas and Crystal Maze of Hampton, died Feb. 26, 2013, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Harold "Tom" and Garnet Maze of Hampton, Steve and Pattie Hackney of Marion and Jay Schneider of St. Anthony, Ind.; and one brother, Jeremy Maze of Hampton.
Services were held Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.

Mahan
Paul E. Mahan, 90, of Sheridan, Mich., a native of Marion, died Feb. 7, 2013, at his home.
He worked more than 30 years as an environmental health sanitarian for Montcalm County, Mich. Prior to that he had worked as a field man for Carnation Milk Co. in Sheridan. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Stanton, Mich., and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Mahan is survived by a daughter, Sharon Joy of Lansing, Mich.; two sons, P. Stephen Mahan of Haleiwa, Hawaii, and David and wife Barb Mahan of Traverse City, Mich.; a brother, Mark and wife Martha Mahan of Columbus, Ohio; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mildred L. Rogers Mahan; and his parents, Claude and Clara Mahan.
No memorial service was scheduled.
Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville, Mich., handled arrangements.

MARCH 2013

Nunn
Edna Nunn, 91, of Marion died March 2, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
Surviving are one daughter, Shirley and husband Darrell Jent of Marion; one son, Mike Nunn of Olney, Ill.; grandchildren, Serena and husband Eddie Dickerson of Marion, Derrick Jent of Murray and Josh, Matt and Heather Nunn, all of Evansville, Ind.; three great-grandchildren, Brittany and husband Trinity Tabor of Nashville, Tenn., and Noah and Gavin Dickerson, both of Marion; two great-great-grandchildren, Marley and Asher of Nashville; and one sister, Betty Jean Edwards of Elkins, W.Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Nunn; her parents, Rube and Carrie Northcutt; and one sister, Mina Cowan.
Visitation was Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Wardlaw
Katharine Buckalew Wardlaw, 94, of Marion died March 1, 2013, at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church, Marion Woman's Club and the American Legion Auxillary.
She is survived by two sons, Edward J. and wife Jean Buckalew of Orlando, Fla., and Robert and wife Elizabeth Buckalew of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren, John Buckalew of Sacremento, Calif., Anne Bradford of Charlotte, N.C., and Brett Buckalew of Virginia Beach; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her first husband, Lonnie W. Buckalew; her second husband, Brady Wardlaw; her parents, Joe and Mabel Clark; and one brother, William D. Clark.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

BeltEulene J. Belt, 89, of Marion died Feb. 26, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She is survived by her children, Lemma Plumber of Herrin, Ill., Harold Belt and Freda Malone, both of Marion, Jimmy Belt of Donnelson, Ill., and David Belt of Leitchfield, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harley Belt; two sons; four brothers; four sisters; and her parents, Monroe and Sarah Stewart Jackson.
Graveside services were Friday at Carrsville Cemetery, with Rev. Marty Brown officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Hodges
Verna Hodges, 87, of Marion died March 5, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by three sons, Ronnie Myers, Eddie Myers and Tony Myers, all of Marion; one daughter, Carolyn Rose of Marion; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Iva Brown of Marion.
Hodges was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Vernon Hunt; two late husbands, Louis Myers and Dolphy Hodges; one son, Jerry Myers; and one grandson, Jerry Lynn Myers.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Black
Marlene (Davis) Black, 77, of Carrsville died March 5, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Black is survived by her husband of 58 years, Orville Douglas Black; two daughters, Susan and husband Garry Chittenden of Salem and Patti and husband Jeff Johnson of Grand Rivers; one sister, Irene Arant of Benton; four grandchildren, Casey Chittenden, Derek Johnson, Jada Johnson and Weston Chittenden.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Douglas Black; six siblings, Parvin Davis, Harold Davis, Melva Hargett, Margaret Smith, Talmadge Davis and Max Davis; and her parents, Reed and Ruby Williams Davis.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors, with Rev. Junior Deason officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Asbridge
Troy Marcus Asbridge, 41, of Fairview, Tenn., died March 7, 2013, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville.
He is survived by his father, Tom Asbridge of Kingwood, Texas; his wife, Jennifer Blake Asbridge, of Fairview; one daughter, Tesla Asbridge of Fairview; one step-son, Dakota Caldwell of Fairview; and two brothers, Pat Asbridge and Jeff Asbridge, both of Marion.
Asbridge was preceded in death by his mother, Vickie Bradford Asbridge.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Hosmon
Carol Mattingly Hosmon, 97, of Henderson died March 4, 2013, at her home under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice.
Hosmon was a member of Reed Community Church and a retired hairdresser. She was active at the Gathering Place, where she enjoyed exercising, playing with the Kitchen Band and taking part in the Senior Games.
She was born Feb. 17, 1916, in Reed, Ky.
Hosmon was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas D. and Susan Littler Likins; her first husband, Carl A. Mattingly; her second husband, William L. Hosmon; one brother, Reuben Likins; and six sisters, Nettie Adams, Lily Klein, Lura Wood, Leora Pfingston, Florence Augenstein Cravens and Darah Heppler Watkins.
She is survived by three daughters, Bonita Hatfield of Marion, Sue Heppler of Henderson and Nancy Phillips of Reed; seven grandchildren;11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services were Friday at Reed Community Church, with Rev. Hollis Marshall officiating. Entombment was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.
Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson was in charge of arrangements.

Stallion
Naomi Fritts Stallion, 86, a native of Marion, died March 9, 2013, at her home in Leesburg, Fla.
She owned her own beauty salon in Marion and worked there for 10 years. Stallion belonged to the Marion Chapter of the Eastern Star and was a member of Southpointe Baptist Church in Leesburg.
Stallions is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Stallion Gillott of Sarasota, Fla., Brenda Stallion of Leesburg; one son, William Grant "Bill" and wife Dianne Stallion of Grand Rivers; two grandchildren, Kristal Stallion and Sabrina Stallion; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Eva May Fritts; three sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services will be at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Bro. Harry Todd, pastor of Paradise United Methodist Church in Grand Rivers, officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavaras, FL 34778.

Hughes
Christine Montgomery Hughes, 86, of Sturgis, died March 16, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She attended Sturgis First Baptist Church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Junior Woman’s Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Toy and Cora McWorthy, and her husband, Aubye Montgomery.
Hughes is survived by a special friend, Jimmy Johnson of Sturgis; one daughter, Linda Montgomery Boink of Marion; one niece, Kay Paris of Marion; four grandchildren, Craig and wife Joy Timmons, Amanda and husband Jeremy Phillips, Lisa Kelsey and Kristi and husband George Sanders; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.

James
Suzanne Conger James, 87, of Marion, died March 13, 2013, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville.
She was a homemaker and member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
James is survived by four daughters, Carolyn Bergman of Bradenton, Fla., Peggy James, Judy Riley and Debbie Drury, all of Marion; one son, Michael James of Marion; one sister, Bonnie Martin of Marion; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Pete” James; her parents, John and Mary Baker Conger; two sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Heath Martin officiating. Burial was in Piney Fork Cemetery.

Stallion
Naomi Fritts Stallion, 86, a native of Marion, died March 9, 2013, at her home in Leesburg, Fla.
She owned her own beauty salon in Marion and worked there for 10 years. Stallion belonged to the Marion Chapter of the Eastern Star and was a member of Southpointe Baptist Church in Leesburg.
Stallion is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Stallion Gillott of Sarasota, Fla., Brenda Stallion of Leesburg; one son, William Grant "Bill" and wife Dianne Stallion of Grand Rivers; two grandchildren, Kristal Stallion and Sabrina Stallion; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas "Dick" Stallion; her parents, Sidney and Eva May Fritts; three sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Harry Todd, pastor of Paradise United Methodist Church in Grand Rivers, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavaras, FL 34778.

Tabor
Jean Dalton Tabor, 69, of Salem, died March 12, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a homemaker.
Tabor is survived by her husband, Leon Tabor of Salem; two daughters, Shelia Scarbrough of Salem and Sharon Lynch of Fenton, Mo.; one son, Eric Tabor of South Carolina; two sisters, Joan Fox of Chandler, Ind., and Kay Fuller of Marion; two brothers, Neal Dalton of Salem and Teddy Dalton of Marion; two grandchildren; two-step grandchildren; and two step-great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Graydon and Effie Wheeler Dalton, two sisters and one brother.
Graveside services were Friday at Whites Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Howard Jones officiating. Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Towery
Margaret S. Towery, 93, of Marion, died March 16, 2013, at Crittenden Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a retired teacher and member of Marion Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Crittenden County Extension Homemakers and Crittenden County and Kentucky retired teachers associations.
Towery is survived by one daughter, Nancy Brock of Marion; three sons, Bill Towery of Marion; Clark Towery of Scottsville, Ky., and Rob Towery of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and five great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Helena Starke Schiemann.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home was from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday and will begin at 9 a.m. today and continuing until the time of the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Marion Baptist Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Cash
Edwinna Cash, 70, of Marion, died March 9, 2013, at her home.
She is survived by two daughters, Trish Milburn of Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Corey of Spokane, Wash.; two grandchildren, Megan and Rebecca Corey, both of Spokane.
Cash was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ina Fritts, and her husband, John Cash.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

McEuen
Peggy Sue Brown McEuen, 79, of Princeton, died peacefully at her home on March 16, 2013.
A native to Marion, she graduated from Marion High School and attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina. She worked for the U.S. Department of Navy in Arlington, Va., in the 1950s, but her ultimate life’s work was devotion to her husband and children.
An active member of First Baptist Church in Princeton since 1960, McEuen taught Sunday school, training union and Girls in Action, or GAs. She was fondly known as “Mama Mac” to her students.
She sang in the sanctuary choir, served on several church committees and helped launch the Meals on Wheels program. She had a lifelong commitment to mission programs and looked forward to attending the annual Foreign Missions Week at Ridgecrest (N.C.) Baptist Conference Center.
McEuen loved cooking, gardening, reading and travel.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Bruce McEuen; one daughter, Melissa A. and husband Edward Stanton of Lexington; two sons, Kevin Fritts and wife Susie McEuen of Lexington and Kelly Brown and wife Megan McEuen of Georgetown, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Mina James McEuen, William Samuel Mentelle McEuen, Elizabeth Miller and Ben Miller, all of Georgetown, Daniel Stanton of Los Angeles, Carlos Stanton of New York, and Chris Estridge of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, J. Todd Brown of Eddyville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, William Walter, John, Collie, Clifton, Marion “Bud” and Osborne “Gus” McEuen; and two sisters, Beulah Brown and Zula Tabor. Her parents were Jay and Maude Guess Brown.
Funeral services were Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Workman officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Russ Davidson. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Christian Life Center, First Baptist Church, 300 W. Main St., Princeton, KY 42445.
(Note: Non-standard obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Ramage
Mae Dickerson Ramage, 99, of Burna, died March 21, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a homemaker and a member of Old Salem Baptist Church.
Ramage is survived by one son, Ervin Ross Ramage of Florida; two granddaughters, Dianna Cissell of Gilbertsville and Carolyn King of Paducah; one sister, Thelma Sides of Evansville, Ind.; one great-granddaughter; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Ramage; one daughter, Emma Lovett Feltner; sisters; brothers, including her twin brother; and her parents, Thomas H. and Minnie Belt Dickerson.
Private services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Old Salem Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Old Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

Duffy
Raymond Duffy, 87, of Marion, died March 19, 2013, at his home.
He was a self-employed carpenter when he retired, but also raised cattle and hauled livestock for others. Duffy was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Duffy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jewell, and one sister, Leva Travis Shelby of Marion. He is also survived by Bill and wife Phyllis Reed, whom Duffy and his wife adopted "in their heart."
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Duffy and John Duffy, and his parents, Virgil and Pearl Duffy.
Funeral services were Friday at Walnut Grove Church in Fredonia. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Walnut Grove Building Fund, 5755 S.R. 902 E., Fredonia, KY 42411.
Zimmerman
Betty Lou Zimmerman, 83, of Fredonia, died March 23, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan Holder of Marion; three sons, Bill and wife JoAnn Smith of Marion, Terry and wife Cheryl Smith of Fredonia and Jeff Zimmerman of Winslow, Ind.; five step-children, Phyllis Freeman of Illinois, Jeanice Hays of Illinois, Karla Zimmerman of Missouri, Butch Zimmerman of Utah and Conrad Zimmerman of Illinois; one sister, Jean Sullivan of Illinois; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Zimmerman was preceded in death by her husband, Oron O. "Gus" Zimmerman; two brothers, Harold and Walter O. Knowles; and her parents, Walter S. and Bertha Pedigo Knowles.
Graveside services were Wednesday at Holder Cemetery in Marion with interment following. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Benton
Alfred A. Benton, 83, of Middlesex, N.J., formerly of Marion, died March 7, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab in Salem.
He was a Korean War veteran.
Benton is survived by one son, John Wayne Benton of Point Pleasant, N.J.; one brother, Robert "Red" Benton of Marion; one sister, Doye Powell of Indiana; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdline Benton; three sons, George Robert Benton, Wade Charles "Stretch" Benton and James Edward Benton; four sisters; and one brother.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Cemetery in Marion with interment to follow. Military rites will be given at the cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 9-10:30 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Newcom
Norman R. Newcom, 70, of Marion, died March 25 at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
He was a member of Marion Masonic Lodge No. 256 and Marion Eastern Star, was of the Baptist faith and was an Army veteran.
Newcom is survived by his wife, Doris Newcom of Marion; one son, Ronnie Newcom of Corydon; one daughter, Larae Newcom Brindley of Marion; one sister, Evelyn Hayes of Marion; one brother, James Newcom of Marion; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Lucille Newcom, and one brother.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Mapleview Cemetery with burial to follow.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Noel
Allie Cordelia Noel, 77, of Hampton, died March 21, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
Noel is survived by two daughters, Hazel Dickerson of Hampton and Helen Dickerson of Burna; two sons, Wayne Noel of Paducah and James Noel of Salem; two brothers, Johnny Curry and Charlie Curry, both of Michigan; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Harley Edward Noel; one daughter, Janice Burchard; her husband, James Edward Noel; three sisters; four brothers; and her parents, Bill and Verdie Gates Curry.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.

Ramage
Leona Virginia "Ginger" Ramage, 81, of Houston, formerly of Burna, died March 22, 2013, in Houston.
She traveled and lived extensively across the United States. In her later years, she returned to her roots, in Kentucky, where he settled with her husband in 1995.
Ramage never met a stranger. She very much enjoyed her time volunteering at the Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services Gift Shop and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by three children, Debbie Mason and her husband of Boise, ID; Greg Ramage and Ruth Ann Elliott and her husband of Woodlands, Texas; two granddaughters; and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Rayford Ramage; and her parents, Carter and Ruth Johnson.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial of the cremains will follow in Smithland Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Cole
Joseph Wayne Cole, 67, of Marion died March 28, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
He is survived by one son, Jimmy Edwards of Marion; three daughters, Lisa Cole, Dena Sunderland and Liz Travis, all of Marion; two brothers, Carl Cole of Arizona and James Cole of Marion; and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Cole was preceded in death by his wife, Milly Wood Cole; his parents, Bill and Lilly Chetwood Cole; two brothers; and two sisters.
Following Cole’s request, cremation was chosen.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Clark
Dora E. Clark 80, of Paducah, formerly of Marion, died March 28, 2013, at Baptist Health in Paducah.
She was a member of the Paducah Lions Club, Telephone Pioneers of America and Professional Secretaries.
Clark is survived by Clayton Brantley of Marion, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her parents, Sylvia and Samuel Parish.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery.

Dunkerson
Emma Katherine (Kemper) Smith Dunkerson, 97, of Burna, died March 26, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
Dunkerson had attended Central Baptist Church.
She is survived by five children, Velda Phillips of Paducah, Doris Simpkins of Burna, Jimmy Smith of Memphis, Tenn., Jearldine “Jeri” McClure of Marion and Willa Mae Sigler of Ledbetter; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Bennie Smith; two husbands, Raymond Smith and Truman Dunkerson; two brothers; three sisters; and her parents, James and Zula Slayden Kemper.
Graveside services were Friday at Lola Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Curnel
Shelly Marie (Mullins) Curnel, 39, of Salem, died March 27, 2013, in Gallatin County, Ill.
She is survived by Jay Curnel; four children, Jennifer and husband Brad Tinsley of Carrsville, Kayla Curnel of Pensecola, Fla., Ashley Atwell of Salem and Skylar Smith of Madison, Ind.; her parents, Solomon and Delores Mullins of Salem; one sister, Norma and husband Jim Ramage of Salem; one brother, Tommy and wife Loveta Mullins of Cypress, Ill.; one grandchild, Bentley Tinsley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Christopher Mullins.
Funeral services were Monday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Revs. Leroy Driver, Danny Shuecraft and Junior Deason officiating. Burial was in Ditney Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078. Memorial condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Caraway
Deeanna J. Caraway, of Clay, died March 31, 2013, in Wheatcroft.
She had worked as a licensed practical nurse and was of the Baptist faith.
Caraway is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ricky Caraway of Clay; two daughters, Jessica and husband Andrew Pemberton of Wheatcroft; Cameron Caraway of Clay; her mother and step-father, Martha and D.H. Kelley of Clay; two brothers, Joey Phillips and Henry Carroll Phillips, both of Wheatcroft; nieces; and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Phillips, and a sister, Kelly Phillips.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, with Rev. Laddie Pride officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery in Wheatcroft.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Rock Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Calvin Martin, 9271 S.R. W., Clay, KY 42404.

APRIL 2013

Blake
Marcella Imogene Blake, 84, of Henderson, died April 1, 2013, at Riverside Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Calhoun, Ky.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Blake is survived by her husband of seven years, Richard Monroe Blake of Henderson; one brother, Bob Gipson of Morgantown, Ind.
A Life Celebration was held last Wednesday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson. Interment was in Parklawn Cemetery in Evansville, Ind.
Online condolences may be left at www.bentonglunt.com.

Fiala
Lois Fiala, 82, of Lakewood, Ohio, formerly of Sarasota, Fla., and Tolu, died April 1, 2013, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio.
She is survived by one brother, Carter McDaniel of Cleveland, Ohio; one niece, Judy Hamby of Marion; and one nephew, Benton Mike McDaniel of Marion.
Fiala was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Fiala; her parents, James "Doc" and Allie McDaniel; and two brothers, James and Tommy McDaniel.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Towery
Clara Jane Towery, 73, of Marion, died April 3, 2013, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
She was a homemaker and member of Creswell Baptist Church.
Towery is survived by her husband, Vernon “Lefty” Towery of Marion; one daughter, Beth and husband Grant Davidson of Nashville; one granddaughter, Tamara Gipson of Marion; one grandson, Daniel Davidson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one great-granddaughter, Haley Sisco of Crayne; and one great-grandson, Jacob Pruitt of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Callie Wheeler Gass, and one son, James Dean Towery.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion, with Rev. Bobby Jackson officiating. Burial was in Towery Cemetery.

Hardin
William Harmon “Billy” Hardin, 61, of Marion, died April 8, 2013.
Hardin was a member of Union Baptist Church and the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Hardin; one daughter, Angela and husband Brad Hunter of Salem; two grandchildren, Ali Elizabeth Berry and Lucas Bradley Hunter; his mother, Dorothy Brown of Salem; two sisters, Nancy and husband Kenny Asbridge of Salem and Lisa and husband Russell McGregor of Morganfield; two brothers, Jesse Hardin and Doug Hardin, both of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Charlene Hardin Woodruff; his father, Charles William Hardin; and his grandparents, Gurthrie and Hazel Yates.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Revs. Roger Holloman and Troy Newcomb officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Visitation was 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday it the funeral home.
Condolences may also be expressed online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Brantley
Gwendolyn Brantley, 63, of Marion, died April 2, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Brantley of Marion; three sisters, Margaret Wood of Vine Grove, Ky., Patricia Soards of Louisville and Nancy Ward of Glasgow; three sons, Harlin Ray Brantley, Schuyler and wife Cathy Brantley and Jeff and wife Jammie Brantley; and six grandchildren.
Brantley was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and Annie Wood.
Graveside services were April 3 at Rosebud Cemetery in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Black
Jimmy Charles Black, 82, of Salem, died April 2, 2013, at Baptist Health in Paducah.
Black retired from VMV Paducahbilt in 1993.
He was involved in many activities over the years; he loved the ministry and Bible study, trapping, hunting, welding and playing high nine, just to name a few.
Black was active in the ministry. He lead a Bible study at his home for many years in addition to being pastor of Calvary Baptist Church on three different occasions.
He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Commission to Keep and Bear Arms and Kentucky Trappers Association.
Black is survived by his wife, Terry Black; one son, Charles and wife Susan Black of Carrsville; two step-sons, Charlie and wife Ann DeBoe of Marion and Billy and wife Tiffany DeBoe of Marion; two step-daughters, Donna Kuester of Evansville, Ind., and Connie and husband Joe Riley of Eddyville; one sister-in-law, Paula and husband Tommy Hurst of Marion; nine grandchildren, Jessie, Amanda, Justin, Brandon, Adam, Daley, Trey, Kirsten and Caden; two great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first love, Helen Croft Black; four sisters; one brother; and his parents, Russell and Nina Brown Black.
Funeral services were at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Dustin Hurst officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Legion Post 217 World War I Monument Fund or the NRA, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be expressed online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
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Brown
Mary Kathryn “Kat” Brown, 80, of Marion, died April 11, 2013, at her residence.
She was a former member of the Woman’s Club of Marion.
Brown is survived by her husband, James V. Brown of Marion; one daughter, Deborah Y. Koleck of Portage, Ind.; two sons, James A. Brown of Portage and Ron W. Brown of Marion; two granddaughters, Wendi M. Brown-Asbridge of Marion and Kelli K. Kalin of Portage; two brothers, Charles Moore of Florida and Robert Moore of Lake Station, Ind.; three great-grandsons, Tyler Brown, Kane Graeber and Joey Kalin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest T. and Sarah Frances Braden Moore, and one brother.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m, April 28 at Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Belt
Allen Belt, of Providence, died April 9, 2013, at his home. He struggled with cancer for several months.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Foster Belt; three daughters, Lori Belt, Neomi Pryor and Ashley Belt Foster, all of Providence; two grandsons; three granddaughters; three sisters, Dorothy Pryor Putty of Providence, Loyce Littlepage of Madisonville and Polly Lee of Oakboro, N.C.; and one brother, Charles Belt of Sturgis.
Belt was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Lawrence Belt; one sister, Mary Lois Boyd; five brothers, Elzie Ray Belt, George Robert Belt, Eddie Wayne Belt, Maurice Belt and Johnny Belt; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service at the family gravesite in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Jameson
Chris Jameson, 53, of Fredonia, died April 11, 2013, at his home after a long illness.
He was a heavy equipment mechanic and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Jameson is survived by his wife, Libby Ray Jameson; one son, Craig Jameson of Caldwell County; one daughter, Christy Jameson and husband Tony Watson of Marion; and one sister, Jan Sanderson of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilford Jameson; his mother, Marcia Durard Jameson Smith; and one sister, Vicki Shock.
Funeral services were Sunday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Dean Ray, assisted by Rev. Rich Gardner, officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery.

Linzy
Cora Ethel Linzy, 79, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Marion, died April 2, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville.
She is survived by one step-son, Jerry A. Linzy of Evansville; one step-daughter, Lana Baker of Dycusburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Linzy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry E. Linzy; her parents, Albert and Gracie Campbell; and five brothers.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Interment was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, 3700 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 or Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN 47710.

Alexander
Hilda Mae Woodall Alexander, 89, of Marion, died April 14, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
She graduated from Frances High School, was a longtime employee of the Kroger in Marion, and was a member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Alexander is survived by two grandchildren, Jason Dansby and Tiffany and husband Ryan Ledgerwood of Madison, Ala.; one great-granddaughter, Skye Ledgerwood of Madison; two sisters, Lois Woodall Miller of Henderson and Louise Woodall Ball of Evansville, Ind.; one son-in-law, Michael Berard; one cousin, Clara Mae Belt of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lessly and Alma Woodall; her husband, Charles Alexander; two daughters, Diana Berard and Debra Dansby; and one brother Wilbur Woodall.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Piney Fork Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to: Piney Fork Cemetery, c/o Sarah Ford, 220 S. Weldon St., Marion, KY 42064.

Boyd
Carl Orlin Boyd, 71, died peacefully at his home in Plainville, Mass., on Feb. 10, 2013, after a two-year battle with cancer.
He was the husband of Patricia (Waters) Boyd. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Carl Matthew Boyd of Hunt Valley, Md., and a step-son, Joshua Hanley of Woonsocket, R.I.
Born Feb. 17, 1941, in Paducah, he was the son of the late Garvis and Irene (Stalions) Boyd. He was raised in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School and attended the University of Florida at Gainesville where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity.
A U.S. Air Force and Vietnam War veteran, Boyd also served for a year as an electrical power production specialist with a missile combat crew at Cape Romanzof Air Force Base, Alaska. After completing a four-year tour of duty, he served two years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
He retired from Xerox Corp. after 31 years as a senior service specialist and opened All Phase Electric, which he owned and operated until 2012.
Boyd was a skilled carpenter and home builder. He enjoyed working on vintage muscle cars, attending car shows and playing the banjo.
A memorial service in Carrsville Cemetery will be at 11 a.m., Saturday.
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Head
Kenneth Earl Head, 70, of Providence, died April 15, 2013, in Evansville, Ind.
He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a coal miner.
Head is survived by his wife of 51 years, Glinda Head of Providence; one daughter, Pamelia Head of Marion; two sons, Billy Joe Head of Providence and David Head of Marion; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frankie Head and Randy Head, both of Henderson, and Eugene Head of Marion; and three sisters, Donna Ann Smith of Augusta, Ga., and Alger Prow and Mary Ayers, both of Clay.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cecil Head, and a brother, Jerry Head.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Jones & Erdman in Providence, with Bro. Jakie Brantley officiating.

Wardlaw
Margaret "Hazel" Wardlaw, 77, of Marion died April 15, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion from complications of a recent illness.
She was a lifelong member of the Marion United Methodist Church; a member of the Democratic Woman's Club of Crittenden County, where she worked on several local and state campaigns; and was also a member of the Woman's Club of Marion, where she served on various committees.
Wardlaw was also proud to have been commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel in 1990 by Gov. Wallace G. Wilkinson. She loved her family, friends and taking care of her many flower beds.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John M. Wardlaw; one daughter, Gaye W. and husband Joe Porter of Marion; two grandchildren, Jason W. Porter and Jody Dean and wife Adria Porter of Marion; three great-grandchildren, Peyton Porter of Madisonville and Carly and Jack Porter of Marion; one brother, Robert "Buddy" Watson of Marion; one sister, Janis and husband Dennis Jones of Bowling Green; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyce and Helen Watson, and one sister, Lois Dean "Deanie" Watson.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time. There will be no graveside service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to: Marion United Methodist Church Renovation Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion KY 42064 or Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.
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Polk
Nona Lou Polk McDaniel, 83, of Marion, died April 15, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She is survived by five children, Carol Hunt, Sherry Hendrix, Randy McDaniel and Billy McDaniel, all of Marion, and David McDaniel of Chapmansboro, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Jewell Jack Polk; and her parents, William Perce and Tommie Sunderland Polk.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will follow in Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Owen
Hazel Rhea Turley Owen, 94, of Fredonia, died April 13, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab Center in Marion.
She is survived by one son, Raymond K. Owen of Fredonia; one sister, Shirley Minnen of Marion; one brother, James Orville Turley of Paducah; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Owen was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Owen; one son, Joel Edward Owen; and her parents, Corbett and Tinnie Riley Turley.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville, with Rev. Bill McCormick officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Lyon County.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.dunnsfuneralhome.net.

Owen
Rugena Marie Etters Owen, 69, of Paducah, died April 17, 2013, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Gladys Easley Delnagro of Princeton and the late Gene Etters of West Frankfort, Ill., and Gleaford Easley and the late Rugena Stone Easley of Marion.
Owen is survived by two sons, Brett and wife Tammy Owen of Marion and Brent and wife Elizabeth Owen of Marshall County; two daughters, Kelly and husband Bill Johnson of Paducah and Karla Lawrence of Paducah; one brother, Craig and wife Tess Crowder of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Mary and husband Raymond Giannini of Princeton; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Owen.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
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Scarbrough
Sheila Jean Scarbrough, 49, of Salem, died April 18, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a homemaker.
Scarbrough is survived by her son, Talyn Lei Scarbrough of Murray; her father, Leon Tabor of Salem; one sister, Sharon Lynch of Fenton, Mo.; and one brother, Eric Tabor of South Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Dalton Tabor.
Cremation was chosen by the family, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Walker
Doyle C. Walker, 91, of Eddyville, died April 21, 2013, in Christian Care Center in Kuttawa.
He was a retired science teacher at Crittenden County High School with 35 years of service. He raised and trained horses for riding and was a longtime self-employed farmer. He was a member of Eddyville Church of Christ, where he also served as an elder of the church.
Walker is survived by his wife of 67 years, Emma Baker Walker; three sons, Bill Walker of Bentonville, Ark., Don Walker of Benton and Joe Walker of Kuttawa; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Odell Walker of Kuttawa and Ray Walker and Roy Walker, both of El Pasco, Ark.; nieces; and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Davis Walker and William Walker; and his parents, Percy Lee Walker and Lena Bell Castleberry Walker.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville, with Jerie Barber, Andy Walker and Bill Walker officiating. Burial was in Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville.
Memorials may be made to: Potters Children's Home, 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101, or Western Kentucky Youth Camp, Youth Camp Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Kukahiko
George E. Kukahiko, 78, of Princeton, and a native of Hawaii, died April 21, 2013, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., after a short illness.
He was a retired educator from Caldwell County schools, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Kukahiko is survived by two sons, Stephen Kukahiko of Princeton and William Kukahiko of Las Vegas; one daughter, Lori Vanover of Madisonville; and four grandchildren, Daniel and Sara Kukahiko, Andrew Vanover and Ann Victoria Stockman.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Sue Huff Kukahiko; his second wife, Mary Sue McCaslin Kukahiko; one daughter, Kim Brinkley; two sisters, Donna Kukahiko and Aileen Miya; and his parents, George and Anna Akuna Kukahiko.
A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Princeton, with Revs. Steve McVay and Russ Davidson officiating. Visitation will be 4–8 p.m. Friday at the church. Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42033, or Alive Hospice Inc., 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.

Bryan
Lawrence Eugene Bryan, 62, of Hampton, died April 21, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 11 in Westchester, Ill.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vickie Bryan; three children, Anthony Vick of Hutchison, Kan., Krystal Broderick of Salem and Jamie Bryan of Hampton; two sisters, Ruby Hernandez of Rockdale, Ill., and Mary Helen Hillock of Leesburg, Fla.; two brothers, Ronald Bryan of Lockport, Ill., and Samuel Bryan of Joliet, Ill.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, and his parents, Samuel and Faye Bryan Slagel.
A memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bryans' home at 707 Tennessee St. in Hampton. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.

Watson
Raymond Carter Watson, 81, of Marion, died April 22, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
He was a member of Faith Apostolic Church in Princeton, the National Rifle Association and United Auto Workers. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Watson is survived by his wife of 47 years, Helen (Williams) Watson; one daughter, Carla and husband Rick Wiggins of Salem; two sons, Stan and wife Angie Watson of Union City, Tenn., and Jeff Watson of Martin, Tenn.; one sister, Helen and husband Lynvil Watson of Evansville, Ind.; one brother, Paul and wife Earlean Watson of Atlanta; and three grandchildren, Joshua and Victoria Wiggins and Lily Watson.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Truman Watson; and his parents, Roy and Vivian Sunderland Watson.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences and memorial contributions may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Henderson
Lorene Henderson, 88, of Marion, died April 25, 2013, at Christian Care Center of Kuttawa.
She is survived by a son, Ted Henderson of Mountain Rest, S.C.; a daughter, Judy Carol Thompson of Marion; four brothers, Norman, Bill and Charles Hinchee, all of Marion and Ed Hinchee of Galatia, Ill.; two sisters, Muriel Humphrey of Marion and Pat Law of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Henderson; and her parents, Ted and Rosa Hinchee.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Crowell Cemetery.

Blick
Mina H. (Peek) (Lott) Blick, 93, of Louisville, a native of Dycusburg, died April 24, 2013, at her home.
She was a member of Dycusburg Methodist Church and graduated from Dycusburg School as valedictorian. She was also a member of the former Aldersgate Methodist Church.
Blick is survived by five daughters, Carmen and husband Rep. Charlie Miller, Sue and husband David Holton, Rebecca and husband Bill Aldred, Nancy Guida and Julie and husband Joe Hardesty; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Richard Wayne Lott; her husband of 27 years, Herbert Glenn Blick; two sisters, Virginia Johnston and Sharon Harnice; two brothers, Richard Peek Sr. and Meredith Peek; and her parents, Newman and Maude Peek.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. EDT Monday at the Chapel at the Farnsley-Moremen Historic Home in Louisville. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Dycusburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 2–8 p.m. EDT local time Sunday at Owen Funeral Home in Louisville.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to: Riverside, Farnsley-Moremen Inc., 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY 40272, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Davidson
Edward L. "Jiggs" Davidson, 91, of Marion, died April 28, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church; a veteran of the U.S. Navy; a member of Masonic Lodge No. 256 and a Shriner.
Davidson is survived by his daughter, Sharilyn Turman of Trenton, Mich.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy and Kate Davidson; four brothers and a sister.
Masonic services are scheduled for noon today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with graveside services to follow at 12:45 p.m. at Union Cemetery, also in Marion. Military rites will be given at the cemetery today.

Wyatt
Rev. Wilford Eugene Wyatt, 91, of Princeton, died April 21, 2013, at Rivers Bend Retirement Center of Kuttawa following a short illness.
He was a retired Baptist minister, including several years behind the pulpit at Emmaus Baptist Church in Crittenden County; a member of Princeton Second Baptist Church; and a World War II veteran.
Wyatt is survived by his wife, Juanita Baker Wyatt of Princeton; four sons, Amos and wife Martha Wyatt of Princeton, James and wife Delia Wyatt of Concord, N.C., David and wife Linda Wyatt of Portage, Ind., and Tommy and wife Natalie Wyatt of Princeton; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchilden; a brother, Leslie Wyatt of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Franklin and Bessie Sholar Wyatt.
Funeral services were April 24 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery with military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 129, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, or to Gideon's International, c/o David Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Road, Princeton, KY 42445.

McElmurry
Jo McElmurry, 76, of Cedar Grove, died April 29, 2013, at Baptist Health in Paducah.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
McElmurry was preceded in death by a brother, Archie Evert McElmurry; a sister, Margrett Crawford; and his parents, Joe and Mary Louisa Hosick McElmurry.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. John East officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 5–8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Patterson
Beatrice Patterson, 96, of Portage, Ind., and a native of Crittenden County, died April 28, 2013, at the Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Ind.
She was born May 23, 1916, in Crittenden County.
Patterson was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, taking care of her yard and collecting glass figurines.
She is survived by two daughters, Martha Orr of Valparaiso and Barbara and husband William Martin of Crown Point, Ind.; and a son, James D. Patterson of Portage; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Windle Gray of Hopkinsville and Mildred Long of Marion; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Riley of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Patterson; her parents; Patrick Henry and Willie Jane (Sullivan) Riley; two brothers, Randall and Raymond Riley; a grandson, Robert Murray; and a great-grandson, Kyle Rickard.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Rees Funeral Home in Portage, with Pastor Donald Thornton officiating. Burial will follow in Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, Ind.

MAY 2013

Vaughan
Bettye Litchfield Vaughan, 69, of Marion, died May 4, 2013, at her residence.
She had worked as a public librarian and was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Vaughan is survived by her husband, Michael Vaughan of Marion; three daughters, Elizabeth Vaughan of Paducah, Audrey and husband Sean Goodwin of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Amy Grace Vaughan of Des Moines, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Birdie Quisenberry Litchfield; and a brother, Louis Litchfield Jr.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion, with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 5–8 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday until the time of the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Crittenden County Public Library, 204 W. Carlisle St., Marion, KY 42064, or Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation, P.O. Box 55, Marion, KY 42064.

Stallion
Crawford Wayne Stallion, 77, of East Peoria, Ill., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and his beloved dog, Jake, at 9:05 p.m. May 6, 2013, at his home.
He was born Jan. 12, 1936, in Marion to Crawford and Virginia Wesmoland Stallion. He married Sandra Winter on Jan. 7, 1967, in Peoria, Ill.
He was a Korean War Army veteran.
An entrepreneur, Stallion’s businesses included restaurants, a trucking company, construction company and an auto body shop. He retired in 1997.
He attended the East Peoria Mennonite Church.
Stallion was a poker player and enjoyed hosting Tuesday games with his poker buddies. He was an enthusiastic NASCAR fan, following Jeff Gordon, and was a master gardener with a keen green thumb.
Stallion is survived by his wife, Sandra Stallion of East Peoria; his children, Kimberly and husband Eric Adams of Plainfield, Ill., Brent Stallion and companion Amy Johnson of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Shawn and wife Tonya Stallion of East Peoria, Stacey and husband David Krause of Chicago and Gregg Hajkowski of East Peoria; six grandchildren, Austin, Taylor and Alexandra Adams, Dallas and Lillian Stallion and Mason Reed; two sisters, Pauline and husband James Caruth of West Peoria, Ill., and Ann and husband Bruce Wring of Holly Springs, Miss.; and his granddogs, Bugsy, Eli Jones, Nikki, Roxie, Tilly, Bruce and Eddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at East Peoria Mennonite Church, with Pastor John Gray officiating. Visitation will be 4–7 p.m. Thursday (today) at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, Ill., and 9:30–10:15 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in Morton, where full military rites will be conducted.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4507 N. Sterling Ave., Suite 210, Peoria, IL 61615.
To view Wayne’s video tribute or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit knappjohnson.com.
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Williams
James B. Williams, 89, of Marion, died May 1, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
There are no immediate survivors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lula Belle Lawless and Erick A. Williams; and his wife, Sue DeBoe Williams.
A graveside funeral service was held Friday at Freedom Cemetery, with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion handled arrangements.

Watson
Rhonda Watson, 57, of Salem, died May 1, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a registered nurse, working in Union, Caldwell, Livingston and Crittenden counties for 12 years.
Watson is survived by her parents, Clifton and Mary Lou Jackson Vandiver; two daughters, Ruth Ann Piper of Murray and Mary Bess and husband Jere Tabor of Salem; three sisters, Olene Betts of Sturgis, Freda Tilley of Mount Airy, N.C., and Kathy McDaniel of Morganfield; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Chris Mattingly.
Funeral services were Sunday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Rev. Billy Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Croft
Robert Reed Croft, 70, of Paducah, died May 2, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
Formerly of Lola, Croft was born in Salem. He served in the Army National Guard and worked as a film director for WPSD-TV Channel 6, where he retired after 40 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna Kay Watson Croft of Paducah; a daughter, Barbie Croft-Kittel of Paducah; a son, Stevan Reed Croft of Paducah; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Croft was preceded in death by his parents, Ercel Reed and Oma Jewell Croft.
Funeral services were Sunday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Paducah, with Rev. Wayne Carter and Dr. Tim Davis officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Salem.
Friends may leave condolences or light a candle at milnerandorr.com.

Belt
Herschel Glenn Belt, 68, of Marion, died May 4, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church and was retired from Local 37 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Tyner-Belt of Marion; a son, Robert Todd and wife Tonya R. Belt of Marion; a daughter, Kelly and husband Brian Herzog of Elizabethtown, Ky.; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Glindell Belt; his step-father, Carlos F. Wilson; his mother, Clemma R. Belt Wilson; and a brother, Eddie Belt.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN. 38101.

Shire
Lola Mae Shire, 78, of Marion, died May 2, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a retired housekeeper from Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem and a member of Unity Baptist Church in Crayne.
Shire is survived by three daughters, Glenda and husband Mike Dragovich of Seminole, Fla., Brenda and husband John Clemmons of Hobart, Ind., and Jeanie Shire of Marion; 11 grandchildren, Mike Sakon, Jennifer Dragovich, Christina Dragovich, John Clemmons, Wade Clemmons, Mike Clemmons, Joe Clemmons, Kortni Clemmons, Jason Mathieu, Jessie Mathieu and Jon Mathieu; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas Fisher, Katie Mathieu, Hailey Mathieu, Laryssa Pogue and Taylor Graw; and one great-great-grandchild, Hunter Marsh.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gene Shire; a grandson, Ed Sakon; a brother, Melvin Wilson; a half-brother, Howard Wilson; her father, William Shire; and her mothers, Mrytle Mezo Shire and Ruth M. Jeffers.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with the Rev. Barry Hix officiating. Burial was in Mound Cemetery in Willow Hill, Ill.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
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McGowanStanley McGowan, 94, of Fredonia, died May 6, 2013, after a short illness.
He was a farmer.
McGowan is survived by two daughters, Becky and husband Larry Yancy of Crayne and Linda and husband Barry Howton of Eddyville; a half-brother, Don McGowan of Hopkinsville; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel McGowan; a son, Wayne McGowan; two brothers, Dr. Bob McGowan and Dr. Hugh McGowan; and his parents, Hugh and Agnes White McGowan Denham.
Graveside services were Wednesday in Fredonia Cemetery, with Dr. Jerrell White officiating.
Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton handled arrangements.

York
Robert “Buddy” York, 93, of Marion, died May 11, 2012 at his residence.
He was a core driller.
York is survived by two daughters, Donna Kay Minton of Marion and Sandy and husband Jack Newell of Madisonville; a step-daughter, Mary Rose Clark of Marion; and a step-son, Doyle and wife Naoma Jennings of Marion; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esta Watson York; his parents, John and Della Maynard York; three brothers; three sisters; and a step-daughter.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion, with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was in the Mapleview Cemetery.

Spalding
Sister Frances Miriam Spalding, 94, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died May 9, 2013, at Mount Saint Joseph. She was a native of Bardstown.
She was a parish minister at St. William Church in Marion from 1985-96, as well as in Sturgis, Henshaw and Eddyville. She also ministered elsewhere in Kentucky and in Missouri.
Sister Spalding is survived by nieces, nephews and the members of her religious community.
The funeral Mass was Monday at Mount Saint Joseph. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory in Owensboro was in charge of arrangements.
Gifts in memory of Sister Spalding may take the form of donations to: Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.

Phillips
Mayme L. Phillips, 88, of Ledbetter, died May 13, 2013, at her home.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Phillips is survived by her daughter, Kendra Phillips of Ledbetter; two sisters, Mary Helen Head of Burna and Rebecca Vertz of Chesapeake, Va.; and one brother, Vernon Roberts of Evansville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Laura Mae Dunning, Susie Woodring and Faye Roberts; two brothers, James and Johnny Roberts; and her parents, Jim and Myrtie Driver Roberts.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. today (Thursday), with Rev. David Brasher officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Cemetery. Visitation was 5–8 p.m. Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

Hershberger
Jacob Hershberger 90, of Marion, died May 9, 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Silvia J. Yoder Hershberger; nine children; a sister; 35 grandchildren; 67 great-grand children; and eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lizy Hershberger; a son; seven brothers; three sisters; and two great-grandchildren.

Maxfield
Tony Alan Maxfield, 48, of Marion, died May 6, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of Seven Spring Baptist Church.
Maxfield is survived by his mother, Patsy (Stone) Stevens of Marion; three children, Coty, Cortny and Sam Maxfield, all of Marion; one brother, Mike Maxfield of Marion; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Maxfield.
Funeral services were Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with the Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating.
Burial was in the Asbridge Cemetery.

Goodaker
Margaret “Peggy” Anna Dean Goodaker, 95, of Owensboro, a native of Crittenden County, died May 7, 2013.
She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and had attended First Presbyterian Church.
Goodaker is survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Smith of Owensboro; her grandson, Timothy Rex and wife Stephanie Smith; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Rex Goodaker; a daughter, Jean Sanders Torrey; a grandson; and her parents, Edward Franklin Dean and Eva Matilda Lamb Dean.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.
There was a private family burial.
James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro was in charge of arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.

Phillips
Mayme L. Phillips, 88, of Ledbetter, died May 13, 2013, at her home.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Phillips is survived by a daughter, Kendra Phillips of Ledbetter; two sisters, Mary Helen Head of Burna and Rebecca Vertz of Chesapeake, Va.; and a brother, Vernon Roberts of Evansville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Phillips; three sisters, Laura Mae Dunning, Susie Woodring and Faye Roberts; two brothers, James and Johnny Roberts; and her parents, Jim and Myrtie Driver Roberts.
Funeral services were last Thursday, with Rev. David Brasher officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Noel
James William Daniel Noel, 28, of Metropolis, Ill., died May 17, 2013.
He was a member of Weaver Creek Baptist Church in Metropolis.
He is survived by his wife, Karla Flach Noel of Metropolis; four children, Christopher Flach, Tyler Flach, Lucas Stahl and Madalyn Owens, all of Metropolis; his parents, James and Sharon Noel of Hampton; and a sister, Crystal Noel of Hampton.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Bros. Shawn Vandergriff and Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: City National Bank, 423 Ferry St., Metropolis, IL 62960. Please write "James William Noel" in the memo line.

Grimes
Allen N. Grimes, 89, of Dycusburg, died May 17, 2013, in Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a former mechanic for Crittenden Motors in Marion and also Sigler Ford in Princeton, from where he retired. He attended Dycusburg Methodist Church.
Grimes is survived by three sons; Tim Grimes and Joe Grimes, both of Marion, and Steve Grimes of Dawson Springs; a daughter, Gail Lindsey of Paducah; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcella Kinnis; a sister, Leona Grimes; and his parents, Hulin "Preacher" H. Grimes and Mary Frances Hodge Grimes.
Funeral services were Monday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville, with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Dycusburg Cemetery Fund, 202 Stinnett Road, Fredonia, KY 42411.

Fouts
David Nathaniel Fouts, 22, of the Lola Community of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2013, in Rivas, Nicaragua.
Celebration of life services were Saturday at Lola Pentecostal Church, with burial in Lola Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Nathan Fouts Memorial Fund, c/o Farmers Bank and Trust Co., P.O. Box 151, Marion, KY 42064-0151.
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Cunningham
Ricky Loydd Cunningham, 64, of Grand Rivers, died May 23, 2013, at his home in Grand Rivers.
He was retired from the Marshall County Board of Education where he worked as a custodian. He was a member of Oak Level United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher, lay preacher and cemetery trustee.
Cunningham is survived by his wife, Lois Wilson Cunningham of Grand Rivers; a daughter, Julie Ann Cunningham-Fulks of Marion; two brothers, Jerry Neal Cunningham and Ronnie Joe Cunningham, both of Symsonia; a sister, Paula West of Hardin; four grandchildren, Kimberly Driskill-Murray, Dakota Fulks, Mackenzie Fulks and Angela Fulks, all of Marion; and two step grandchildren, Sundown Fulks of Reidland and Caleb Fulks of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus Cunningham and Josephine Roach Cunningham.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of the Collier Funeral Home in Benton, with the Revs. Joe Daryl Thorn, Ken Lewis, Ronnie Lear and Ronnie Cunningham officiating. Interment was in Oak Level Cemetery in Benton.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to: Ricky L. Cunningham Memorial Fund, c/o the City of Benton, 1009 Main St., Benton, KY 42025.

Scott
David Wayne Scott, 58, of Marion, died May 24, 2013, at his home in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Scott of Marion; a son, William Wayne Scott of Eddyville; two daughters, Wendy Weber of Wisconsin and Olivia Lee Scott of Marion; two sisters, Tonya Utley of Morganfield and Tina Travis of Florida; and three grandchildren.
A reception in Scott’s honor was held Sunday at Deer Creek Church Fellowship Hall in Marion.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002.

Myers
Joanne Kathryn Myers, 74, died May 22, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paduach.
She was born Aug. 23, 1938, in Dallas to Willard and Bernice Michaels.
Myers had lived in several different places, but called Paducah her home for the past 35 years. She was of the Catholic faith and worked in health care as a nurse’s aide.
She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her sons and husband were all military veterans—three served in the U.S. Navy and one in the U.S. Army. Her son, Donald, died while serving during Desert Storm.
Myers was an avid bowler and enjoyed competing in several leagues. She also loved to feed and watch the hummingbirds and cardinals around her home.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Myers of Boaz; two sons, Michael and wife Missy Myers of Marion and John and wife Beth Myers of Paducah; a brother, Eugene Michaels of Georgia; and her grandchildren, Emily and Kaitlyn Myers, both of Marion, and Chip and Luke Myers, both of Lone Oak.
Myers was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Barce and Bernice Katherine Haas Michaels; and a son, Donald R. Myers.
Funeral services were Sunday at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home, with Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
You may leave condolences or light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.
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Glore
James Hubert “Bud” Glore, 70, of Marion, died May 23, 2013, at his residence.
He was a truck driver.
Glore is survived by a daughter, Leola Travis of Marion; a brother John Glore Jr. of Sturgis; two sisters, Shirley McKinney of Tolu and Betty McDaniel of Cicero, Ill.; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leola Dunning Glore.
At his request, cremation was selected.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Martin
Roger Jonas Martin, 62, formerly of Princeton, died May 30, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
He was a retired self-employed plumber and electrician.
Martin is survived by his wife, Rebecca June Dunning Martin; two sons, Richard Martin of Princeton and Robert Martin of Houston; a daughter, Robin Smith of Marion; a step-son, Jeff Lester of Marion; two step-daughters, Belinda Welch and Beth Ann Belt, both of Marion; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Martin; and his parents, Jonas Norwood Martin and Carolyn June O’Hara Swift.
Funeral services were Monday at Highland Missionary Baptist Church in Princeton.
Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be left at www.MorgansFuneralHome.com.

Moore
Warren Thomas Moore, 79, of Vine Grove, Ky., died May 23, 2013, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.
He was past master of Vine Grove Masonic Lodge No. 603 F&AM, where he served as secretary for 40 years. He was a member of the Vine Grove Order of the Eastern Star No. 122. Beginning at age 11, he played organ and piano for church services. The last 35 years he was a member and organist for Vine Grove United Methodist Church.
Moore is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances Moore of Vine Grove; a daughter, Donna Jo Moore of Vine Grove; two sons, Warren Thomas Moore Jr. and wife Paula of Crestwood and Michael "Mickey" Moore of Vine Grove; two grandsons, Brian and wife Carmen Moore of Sulphur and Patrick and wife Heather Moore of Crestwood; two great-grandchildren, Macayla Morris and Riley Moore; a brother-in-law, George and wife Diana Fowler of Indianapolis; two sisters-in-law, Martha Jones of Princeton and Edith and husband Jim Carner of Princeton; and four cousins, Leona Crunk of Owensboro, Irene and husband Billy Clayton of Madisonville, C.W. Gunn of Evansville, Ind., and J.C. Gunn of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Guy Moore; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, A.W. and Mary Edna Fowler; and two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Fowler and Betty Crawford.
Funeral services were Sunday at Vine Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Johnny Craig officiating. Burial, with Masonic rites, was in North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff.
An Order of Eastern Star service was Saturday at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Vine Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 604, Vine Grove, KY 40175-0604.
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Iborg
Eugene "Gene" L. Iborg, 79, of Swanzey, N.H., died May 31, 2013, in the comfort of his home with loving family.
He was born to Victor and Evelyn (Kramlich) Iborg on March 14, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo. He graduated from Georgia Tech in Atlanta as an industrial engineer. He retired a commander from the U.S. Naval Reserves.
Iborg's main interests included his family, fishing and music. He was a talented pianist.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn (Chandler) Iborg of Marion.
Iborg had much pride in his two children, Steven and wife Barb Iborg of Memphis, Tenn., and Diane and husband Bob DeJong, of Swanzey. His beloved grandchildren—Katie Ciepierski, Adam De Jong, John Iborg, and Lucas De Jong— were the center of his life.
His life will be remembered and missed by all of them.
Burial was private. Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services in St., Keene, N.H. was in charge of the arrangements.
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JUNE 2013

Santangelo
Nancy Santangelo, 75, of Salem, died June 1, 2013, at Livingston Hospital.
She was of the Baptist Faith.
Santangelo is survived by her husband, Paride Santangelo; two sons, William Persey and Robert Dale; two daughters, Denise Rene and Lisa Michelle; two sisters, Betty Luster and Beverly Espinosa; three brothers, Dale Blair, Denis Blair and Charles Blair; seven grandchildren, Rhiannon Rose, Ricky Mac, Robert Miller, Ryan Miller, Jake Woods, Ben Mac and Charles Miller; four great-grandchildren, Lilia Rose, Teagen Rose, Emmett Rose and Ricky Mac.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jess Blair and Marie Cheek; and her parents Frank and Jane Blair.
There are no services.
Condolences may also be left online at www.BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Tabor
Gerald Tabor, 76, of Morganfield and a native of Crittenden County, died June 3, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Union County.
He was a member of Morganfield First Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel.
He was a retired teacher having taught at Crittenden County, Webster County and Fredonia high schools, as well as two out-of-state schools. He taught at Union County High School from 1969 until 1998 where he was coach of the Bravettes girls basketball team, winning a state championship in 1996. He also coached golf, cross country, baseball, football and boys basketball.
His nickname was “Hoopy.”
Tabor was a member of the National Guard and served in the Korean War.
He is survived by two daughters, Tonya and husband Brad Norvell of Gilbertsville and Holly Trevino of Morganfield; a brother, Charles Tabor of Minneapolis; and five grandchildren.
Tabor was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, “Jo” Tabor; his parents, Clayton and Gladys Tabor; a brother, Joseph Tabor; and a sister, Charlotte Ann Tabor.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Morganfield First Baptist Church, with Revs. Tim Leadingham and Dwight Jackson officiating. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. today (Thursday) and 10 a.m. until service time Friday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Breckenridge Place Retirement Community.

Peek
Betty Peek, 69, of Marion, died June 3, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church in Marion.
Peek is survived by a daughter, Cheryle and husband James Story of Marion; a sister, Patsy Stevens of Marion; her mother, Juana Mae Stone of Marion; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Peek; and her father, Cecil Stone.
Funeral services were Wednesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Bro. Howton officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at www.BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Winders
Rev. Nicky M. Winders, 62, of Marion, died June 5, 2013, at his home in Marion.
He was the minister of Sturgis General Baptist Church in Sturgis for 28 years. He was also the voice of the Crittenden County High School basketball Rockets and Lady Rockets for WMJL.
Winders is survived by his wife, Annalea Winders of Marion; two sons, Bryce Winders and Blair Winders, both of Marion; a brother, Barry Winders of Lamar, Mo.; a sister, Candy Patton of Cave In Rock, Ill.; his mother, Dottie Winders of Marion; and one grandson.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. David Winders.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please, send donations to: West Kentucky Youth Camp, 813 Terrace Drive, Marion, KY. 42064.

Damron
Joseph E. Damron Jr., 64, of Salem, died June 8, 2013, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Damron; three sons, Michael Damron of Salem, Steven Damron of Salem, and Joseph Eric and wife Andrea Damron of Sturgis; his mother, Norma Jean Phillips of St. Louis; four brothers, Bill and wife Vonna Damron of Salem, Jimmy and wife Debbie Damron of Marion, Kenny Phillips of South Roxana, Ill., and Gary Phillips of Hartford, Ill.; two sisters, Pam and husband Kenny Champion of Marion, and Brenda and husband Gary Dunkerson of Salem; two step-brothers, Danny and wife Kathy Shuecraft of Marion and Stanley and wife Debbie Shuecraft of Micco, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Dakota Damron, John Winters, Ericka Damron and Teri Ann Winters, all of Rosiclare, Ill., and Hannah Barnes of Shawneetown, Ill.
Damron was preceded in death by his father, Joseph E. Damron Sr., and a sister.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Bro. Danny Shuecraft officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Wyatt
Juanita Wyatt, 93, of Princeton, died June 7, 2013, at Caldwell Medical Center after a short illness.
She was a retired nurse's aide. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Princeton.
Wyatt is survived by four sons, Amos and wife Martha Wyatt of Princeton, James and wife Delia Wyatt of Concorn, N.C., David and wife Linda Wyatt of Portage, Ind., and Tommy and wife Natalie Wyatt of Princeton; a brother, Bishop “Top” Baker of Macomb Township, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Wilford Eugene Wyatt; her parents, Marvin and Bessie Rogers Baker; three sisters, Nellie Noel, Adeline Flood and Ruby Thomas; and a brother, Beck Baker.
Funeral services were Saturday at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton, with Revs. Ronnie Sivells and Harold Greenfield officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Caldwell-Lyon Baptist Association, 45 Old Connector Road, Princeton, KY 42445.
Online condolences may be left online at MorgansFuneralHome.com.

Jones
Deon Jones, 70, of Lola, died June 6, 2013, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
He was in the U.S. Army for three years.
Jones is survived by his son, Robert “Joey” and wife Gelaine Jones of Eddyville; two brothers, Tommy and wife Shirley Jones of Marion and Dwight and wife Teri Jones of Eddyville; a granddaughter, Ashton Forsythe; and two great-grandchildren, Brady and Brystol Forsythe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Edna Mae Jones ; and a brother, Bobby Joe Jones.
Funeral services were Monday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Bros. Gary Hardesty and Danny Shuecraft officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Clark
Thomas Donald Clark, 70, of Valdosta, Ga., formerly of Marion, died June 9, 2013, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.
For many years, he owned and operated Clark Transportation in East Moriches, N.Y., before moving to Valdosta, where he retired in 2009.
Clark is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith Clark of Valdosta; a son Thomas Donald Jr. and Susan Clark of Manorville, N.Y.; a daughter Tracy and husband James Taylor of Lexington, S.C.; two sisters, Lois Darlene Denonn of Valdosta and Debbie Mathews of East Moriches; a brother, Wayne and wife Merrilee Clark of Speonk, N.Y.; four grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was prececed in death by a brother, Don Clark; and his parents, Herbert Carlton and Rebecca Lois Belt Clark.
In keeping with Clark's wishes, there will be no services.
Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.McLaneCares.com.

Campbell
Billy Joe Campbell, 77, of Marion, died June 11 at Crittenden Hospital.
He of the Baptist faith.
Campbell is survived by his wife, Linda Campbell of Marion; and a sister, Connie Travis of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Sarah Campbell; three sisters; and a brother.
Graveside services were Wednesday at Frances Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Summers
Arlene Mae Summers, 76, of Marion, died June 16, 2013, at her home.
She was member of St. William Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Allen Summers of Marion; sons, Von and wife Cindy Summers, Alex and wife Stacey Summers and Aaron and wife Dawn Summers, all of Marion; five grandchildren, Tyler, Quinn, Reed, Riley and Shelby Summers; three sisters, Laura Hanold of Fort Branch, Ind., Dorothy Abernathy of Louisville and Myra Scott of Columbus, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Rosetta Mayer; and two brothers, Leland and Roger Mayer.
Services were Wednesday at St. William Catholic Church, with interment in St. William Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Stone
Juana Mae Stone, 93, of Marion, died June 16, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church in Marion.
Stone is survived by her daughter, Patsy Stone Stephens of Marion; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Stone; a daughter, Joan Peek; a brother, John Davis; and her parents, Hayden and Ida Holder Davis.
Funeral services were Wednesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Lonnie Knight and Donnie Howton officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Feagan
Mary Etta Feagan, 75, of Fredonia, died June 16, 2013, at her home.
She was the owner and operator of Feagan's Furniture in Fredonia and a member of Fredonia First Baptist Church.
Feagan is survived by her husband, Ted Theadore Richardson Feagan Jr. of Fredonia; a son, David and wife Stephanie Feagan of Fredonia; two daughters, Candy and husband John Joyce and DawnEtta and husband Donald Russell Jr., all of Fredonia; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Kenneth Beavers of Marion; Donald Beavers of Marion; Bill Beavers of Crossville, Tenn., and Jerry Beavers of Marion; and a sister, Ruth Blackburn of Fredonia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Melvin Travis Beavers; and a sister, Grace Baird.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at MorgansFuneralHome.com.

Macon
Edna Lee Shewcraft Macon, 85, of Owensboro, died June 12, 2013, at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. She was born March 19, 1928, in Crittenden County to the late Luther Francis and Oda Lee Patton Shewcraft.
She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Owensboro, Crittenden County Genealogical Society, Kentucky Society of the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, Kentucky Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Kentucky Society of the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society of Southern Dames and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was an honorary President of General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy of Richmond, Va. She was a Korean War veteran of the Women’s Army Corps, having served from July 1951 to September 1956 and achieved the rank of first lieutenant. She retired as a librarian with the Nashville public school system.
Macon is survived by her husband of 57 years, David Ramsey Macon; a son, David Lee Macon of Belleville, Ill.; three sisters, Dorothy Dean “Dot” Young of Owensboro, Betty Lou Hodges of Marion and Carolyn and husband Jerry Despain of Owensboro; and a brother, Carlton Shewcraft of Marion, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Francis and Oda Lee Patton Shewcraft; a sister, Minnie N. Martin; and a brother, Luther K. Shewcraft.
At her request, there were no services or visitation.
Her cremated remains will be interred in the Coleman Cemetery in Murfreesboro, Tenn., at a later date. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Mexico Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Marion, KY, 42064.
Messages of condolence may be made at www.DavisFuneralHome.com

Little
Jack Little, 78, of Marion, died June 17, 2013, at Princeton Health and Rehab.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Musicians Union.
Little is survived by a daughter, Kaye Nall of Princeton; two sons, Michael Little of Shawneetown, Ill., and Kevin Little of Crayne; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Little; his parents, Dallas and Mana Little; and two brothers, Leeman and Earl Cloyd.
Services will be 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Rosebud Cemetery. Visitation was 5–8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Penn
Orbin N. Penn, 74, of Marion, died June 19, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a member of Seven Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Penn is survived by a sister, Margaret Bradford of Marion; a brother, Darrell Penn of Marion; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Penn; his parents, Ellie and Mellville Penn; five step-children; three brothers; and one sister.
Services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Wheeler
Richard M. Wheeler, 58, of Kansas City, Mo., died June 23, 2013, in Harrisonville, Mo.
He is survived by a son, Richard M. Wheeler II of Marion; and his son's mother, his only wife and love to whom he was married for 20 years, Cynthia K. Wheeler of Marion.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Cullen Funeral Home in Raymore, Mo. Interment was in Raymore Cemetery.

Watson
Nina Mae Watson, 81, of Salem, died June 19, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Salem.
Watson is survived by a daughter, Vickie Tinsley of Marion; two sons, Greg and wife Joan Watson of Ledbetter and Roger and wife Sheryl Watson of Marion; a sister, Annabelle Summers; a brother, Gary Singleton; five grandchildren, Jennifer Tuck, Nathan Watson, Sarah Watson, April Watson and Dakota Watson; and one great-grandchild, James Tuck.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Watson; a sister, Louise Hayes; two brothers, Bud Singleton and T.R. Singleton; and her parents, Roy and Vivan Bebout Singleton.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Rev. April Watson officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at www.BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Cobb
Benny Bruce Cobb, 64, of Paducah, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2013, after suffering heart failure while at work.
Cobb loved his job, and he loved people. He was always available to do something for someone else. He loved working outdoors, gardening and spending time with those he knew. He was an avid and valuable baseball player for Reidland High School and Murray State University. He finished college at the University of Kentucky. He loved the Lord.
Cobb is survived by two sisters, Sandra Cobb of Paducah and Connie Cobb and husband Ronnie Kitchens of Salem; her step-mother, Virginia Cobb of Paducah; two chosen brothers, Edward Farrell and J.D. Draffen; and a beloved companion, BD, his blue heeler; one niece, Tara and husband Matt McCleane of Mississippi; two nephews, Ryan Kitchens of Salem and Rudy and wife Tina Cobb of Burna; four great-nephews, Samuel, Sawyer and Collin McClane of Mississippi and Bryan Cobb of Burna; and several aunts, uncles and cousins that he was special to.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Martin and Carl Odell Cobb. Brucee was his companion for 15 years and died just after Cobb’s father.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd funeral Directors in Salem, with Revs. Roger Rice and Terry Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sterling
Wanda Gayle Sterling, 77, of Morganfield, died June 26, 2013, at Methodist Hospital in Morganfield.
She was a homemaker.
Sterling is survived by two daughters, Judith Heidrich of Sturgis and Kathy “K.T.” Thompson of Morganfield; a son, Billy Hibbs of Madisonville; a brother, Norman Baird of Sturgis; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret Vaughn Baird, and a granddaughter.
A memorial service was held Monday at the Pythion Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis, with Rev. Jeff Bullock officiating.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Blake
Phyllis Gayle Blake, 64, of Marion, died June 26, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Blake of Marion. two sons, Ronald Blake Jr. of Washington, D.C., and William Troy Koon of Louisville; a daughter, Crystal Gayle Mendiola of Radcliff; a sister, Doris Fritts of Marion; and 10 grandchildren.
Blake was preceded in death by her parents, William and Juanita Farmer; and one brother, Robert "Bobby" Dickerson.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Hunter
Calvin Glen “Tiny” Hunter, 52, of Salem, died June 26, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
Hunter was an avid sports fan, running the Livingston County Ball Parks for more than 12 years. He was also a member of Miracle Word Church.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tammy Hunter; two children, Tyler Hunter and Tyanna Hunter, both of Salem; his mother, Martha Hunter of Kalamazoo, Mich.; his mother-in-law, Loretta Millikan of Smithland; two sisters, Suzie Sellers of Brook, Ind., and Judy Thomas of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews; and his dogs, BA, Ruby, Max and Boo.
Funeral services were Saturday at Boyd Funeral Directors, with the Revs. Howard Jones and Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Smith
John Benjamin Smith, 82, of Salem, died June 28, 2013, at his home.
He is survived by a daughter, Sandy Gray of Evansville, Ind.; a son, Ralph Smith of Illinois; three grandchildren, Barbie Jonies, Paula Gray and Jennifer Gray; six great-grandchildren; a close friend, Ricky Belt; and several nieces and nephews.
Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Smith; three brothers; four sisters; and his parents, Joseph and Dollie Smith.
Funeral services were Monday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Rev. Roger Holloman officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Downey
Mike “Poppy” Downey, 66, of Marion, died June 26, 2013, at his home.
He was a retired distribution manager for industrial chemical sales, a member of Marion Baptist Church and a member of Waxahachie ROMEO’S and Promise Keepers. Downey was also a salesman for Patty’s Cowpatties Gourmet Cookies. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Downey is survived by his wife, Patricia Downey of Marion; a son, Tim and wife Ashley Morries of Marion; a daughter, Christina Downey of Oxnard, Calif.; two brothers, Dennis Downey of Mesa, Ariz., and Richard Downey of Santa Rosa, Calif.; a friend, John Connell, of Houston; and three grandchildren.
Downey was preceded in death by his parents, George Francis and Ferne Christensen Downey, and one sister.
A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Friends may visit between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

JULY 2013

Collins, 101
Anna Smith Collins, 101, of Marion, died at her home on July 7, 2013, surrounded by family.
She was born on Dec. 8, 1911, to William Edgar and Ella Tilford Smith. She was a 1929 graduate of Marion High School and later received college degrees from Western Kentucky and Murray State universities.
Collins was a beloved teacher in both Crittenden County and Murphy, Mo. She taught a total of 44 years. After her retirement, she returned to her home in Marion. After returning to Marion, she was a 4-H club leader for more than 10 years and continued to tutor students well into her 90s.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church, the Kentucky and Missouri retired teacher associations, Order of the Eastern Star and homemakers club. She was a Kentucky Colonel.
She is survived by her sons, Tony and wife Pat Collins of Marion, Jerry and wife Phyllis Collins of Marion, Bill and wife Rebecca Collins of St. Louis, Mo.; a daughter, Anne T. Collins of Marion; eight grandchildren, Mark, Henry, David Henry, Stuart Collins, Shannon Hodge, Shawna Sharp, Brent Collins, Jennifer Hansen and Matt Collins; 13 great-grandchildren, Van Hansen, Addyson Collins, Maggie Collins, Mauri Collins, Ryan Henry, Allison Henry, Alyssa Henry, Kyle Henry, Tessa Henry, Jessica Hodge, Jordyn Hodge, Tucker Sharp and Turner Sharp; former sons-in-law, Jerry Henry and B.J. Crider; several nieces; and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Torian Collins; six siblings, Bill Smith, Leamon Smith, Roy Smith, John Smith, Pearl Smith and Ada Brown; a nephew, Collie Ray Brown; and a great-grandson, Jake Hodge.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Repton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Davis
Debbie Davis, 63, of Sturgis, died July 6, 2013, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville.
She was a retired secretary from Union County High School.
Davis is survived by her husband, Ray Davis of Sturgis; a daughter, Jinger and husband Steve Carter of Sturgis; a son, Tate and wife Jessica Davis of Morganfield; her mother, Alice and husband James V. Shouse of Morganfield; a brother, Danny Baird of Henderson; and a granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.R. Baird; her grandparents, Jessie and Mary Baird and Dorris and Agnes Lovell.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield, with Rev. James Shouse officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield.

Sharpe
Eva Sharpe, 93, of Marion, died July 4, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Sharpe is survived by a sister, Eula Bradford of Marion; two nephews, Edward Kirk of Louisville and Johnny and wife Jacqueline Kirk of Louisville; and a niece, Wanda of Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Minnie Miles; six brothers, Herbert, Harry, Robert, William Henry, Doyle and Alford Miles; and three sisters, Ivery, Tylene and Charlene Miles.
Services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Lewis Cemetery.

Witherspoon
Bobbie Louise (Heady) Witherspoon, 85, of Blackford, died July 3, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.
She is survived by a son, Brenton “Danny” Witherspoon of Mattoon; a sister, Nancy Heady Lacy of Marion; a brother, Marshall Heady of Blackford; five grandchildren, Rob Gatlin of Madisonville, Heady Carlisle Larson of Clay, Jimmy Witherspoon of Marion, Allison Carlisle McCormick of Clay and Dusty Witherspoon of Paducah; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Witherspoon was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Olene Crider Heady; two brothers, Douglas Heady and Paul Heady; three children, Eldon Witherspoon, Carrie “Jimmie” Witherspoon Carlisle and Dwight Witherspoon; and a granddaughter, Darla Witherspoon Goodloe.
A graveside service was conducted Saturday at Oak Grove Cemetery near Blackford. The service was officiated by Daniel Heady.
Vanover Funeral Home in Clay was in charge of arrangements.

Mott
Willard Mott, 91, died July 11, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
He was a member and deacon of Mexico Baptist Church and served there in many other capacities. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was owner and operator of Mott Lumber Co. and a member of Gideons International and Frances Masonic Lodge No. 580. He was instrumental in the formation of Crittenden-Livingston Water District.
Surviving are two sons, Ronnie and wife Wanda Mott of Kuttawa and Dennis and wife Charlotte Mott of Marion; a daughter, LaDonne and husband James Penn of Marion; six grandchildren, Chad and wife Stephanie Mott, Aimee and husband Troy Lynn, Regan and husband Eric Lookadoo, Adria and husband Jody Porter, Mandy and husband Michael Hunt and Brian and wife Jessica Penn; 15 great-grandchildren, Gabe Mott, Hannah Mott, Lynzee Lynn, Laycee Lynn, Seth Lynn, Camryn Lookadoo, Logan Lookadoo, Brady Lookadoo, Carly Porter, Jack Porter, Gavin Hunt, Macie Hunt, Haylie Hunt, Caden Penn and Mela Kate Penn.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Florence Shadowen Mott; his parents, Elmer and Oata Hoover Mott; and a brother, Glenn Mott.
Services were Saturday at Mexico Baptist Church with interment in Mexico Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Siebert
Donald M. Siebert, 90, of Smithland, died July 11, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
He was a telephone technician for AT&T until his retirement. He was a member of the Paducah Amateur Radio Association; and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Siebert was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps, and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Paducah.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Siebert; two sisters, Pat Vintevogel and Carol Vinte, both of Michigan; and special friends, Doug and Judy Wigginton of Smithland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.
Funeral services were Monday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Paducah, with Rev. Corey Aker officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Baxter
Euleen Baxter, 86, of Salem, died July 12, 2013, at Mills Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mayfield.
She was a longtime resident of Salem and a member of Salem Baptist Church. She graduated from Murray State College and was a retired business teacher from Livingston Central High School.
Baxter is survived by a daughter, Diane Messmer of St. Mary, Ga.; four nieces, Dana Simpkins, Mary Ann Queen, Ruth Ann Elliott and Debbie Mason; and a nephew, Greg Ramage.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eulene and Gladys Ramage of Burna; sisters, Jo Ann Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Georgia LaRue of Salem; a brother, Rayford Ramage of Burna; and a granddaughter, Shannon Groves.
Graveside services were Sunday at Smithland Cemetery, with the Rev. Chris Clarke officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Salem Baptist Church Food Pantry, P.O. Box 558, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Dalton
Neal Dalton, 74, of Salem, died July 17, 2013, at his residence.
He was a core driller.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Dalton of Salem; a son, Billy Sullivan of Baker, Mont.; a daughter, Lisa Hastig of Baker; two step-sons, Troy Jennings of Salem and Nickie Jennings of Nashville, Tenn.; a brother, Teddy Dalton of Marion; two sisters, Joan Fox of Chandler, Ind., and Kay Fuller of Marion; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Graydon and Effie Wheeler Dalton; three sisters; and a brother.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion, with burial in the Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Bebout
James Bebout, 81, of Marion, died July 22, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church and a 50-year Mason.
Bebout is survived by his wife, Carolyn Robinson Bebout of Marion; three children, Monda Lynch of High Ridge, Mo., Timothy Bebout of Rosiclare, Ill., and Lisa and Michael McBee of Elizabethtown, Ill.; five brothers, Doug Bebout of Fredonia, Bobby Bebout of Lola, Donald Wayne Bebout of Lola, Johnny Bebout of Kuttawa and Billy Ray Bebout of Rosiclare; one sister, Doris Arey of Sun City Center, Fla.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford and Amie Kimsey Bebout; and one sister, Janice Bebout.
Funeral services were last Thursday at Lola Pentecostal Church, with the Bro. Tim Fouts and Bro. Robert Turner officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Condolences may be made online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Conger
Mary Louise Conger, 94, of Princeton, died July 23, 2013, at the home of her nephew after a short illness.
She was a retired nurse's aide from Crittenden Health Systems.
Conger is survived by one brother, Floyd Hamby of Princeton, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Raymond Conger; her parents, Herbert Byrd and Hattie Elizabeth Driver Hamby; four brothers, Herman Hamby, Johnson Hamby, Leemon Hamby and Fred Hamby; and six sisters, Ileen Holloman, Esther Byarly, Lucille Jackson, Ella Mae Teague, Nellie Tabor and Beulah Poindexter.
Funeral services were Thursday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton, with burial in the Freedom Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Sherer
Charles Guthrie Sherer, 76, of Marion, died July 27, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab in Salem.
He is survived by three sisters, Alma Tinsley of Fredericktown, Mo., Mary Phillips of Marion and Donna Tinsley of Marion; and a brother, Roger Sherer of Marion.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Lynch
Thomas “Sonny” Lynch, 71, of Marion, died July 23, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
He was a member of the Smithland Pentecostal Church.
Lynch is survived by his wife, Linda Kirk Lynch of Marion; two sons, Michael Lynch of Smithland and Timothy Lynch of Paducah; two stepsons, Stephen Belt of Marion and George Belt of Marion; one stepdaughter, Lisa Champion of Benton; one sister, Judy Coleman of Missouri; and three grandchildren, Zachary Lynch, Emily Lynch and Michelle Lynch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Edith Rhea Lynch; one son, Greg Lynch; and two brothers, Larry Lynch and Roger Lynch.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Cary Cowell officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Condolences may be made online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Crawford
Mary Frances Crawford, 87, of McKenzie, Tenn., formerly of Marion, died July 30, 2013, at McKenzie Nursing Home in McKenzie.
She was a member of Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church in McKenzie and former member of Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church in Salem.
Crawford is survived by a daughter, Mary Nolen of McKenzie; a son, James and wife Sharon Crawford of Salem; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Crawford of Paducah; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Crawford; two daughters, Dottie Bacon and Norma Jean Crawford; a son, Jerry Crawford; her parents, Levi and Julia Jackson; and a brother, Robert Lee Lowery.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Lewis Cemetery.

AUGUST 2013

Erickson
Dean Erickson, 87, of Milford, Ohio, formerly of Marion, died Aug. 1, 2013.
He was a World War II Army veteran, a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an attorney and a certified public accountant.
Erickson is survived by his wife, Martha "Marti" Kaelbli Erickson; children Barbara and husband Jeff Van Hoy, Katherine Erickson, Michelle Erickson, Marilynn and husband Brian Gerlach, Mike Earp, Paul and wife Yevette Kaelbli, Tony and wife Annette Kaelbli, Tina and husband Alex Jager and Larry and wife Rachel Kaelbli; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Erickson; and a sister, Patricia Barnes.
Memorial services were Saturday at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home in Goshen, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Topper
Daniel Kent Topper, 57, of Hampton, died peacefully at 6 p.m. Aug. 3, 2013, at his home.
His hobbies included, fishing, hunting and arrowhead hunting. He was employed by Ingram Barge Co. for 21 years, working on the Tennessee River.
Topper is survived by his wife of 25 years, Johnna Topper; two sons, Jonathan Daniel Topper and Andrew Reeves Topper; one brother, Chuck and wife Diane Topper of Benton; one sister, Barbara and husband Cleatis Hook of Grand Rivers; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved miniature dachshund named Puppy Dog.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ruth McNeely Topper; and one brother, Andy Topper.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Revs. Tim Fouts and Nick Forsythe officiating. Burial was in Lola Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Seaman’s Church Institute Center, 111 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Vasseur
Almanzo J. Vasseur, 29, of Marion, died Aug. 1, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline Vasseur of Marion; a daughter, Destiny Vasseur of Marion; one brother, Willie Vasseur of Marion and Faron Sigers; seven sisters, Linda Vincent of Marion, Tammy McLean of Sebree, Rose Shelton of Sebree, Rebecca Wells of Providence, Scarlett Ispock of Providence, Rhonda Deckert of Florida and Connie Bowers of Marion; and his father, Ron Deckert of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Kay Deckert.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in McMican Cemetery.

Redd
Helen Ann Redd, 68, of Plainfield, Ind., formerly of Marion, died Aug. 2, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville, Ind.
She was a member of Good Shepard Baptist Church in Mooresville.
Redd is survived by her husband of 51 years, Kenneth Redd of Plainfield, Ind.; a daughter, Theresa and husband Jerry Brunswick of Plainfield, Ill.; two sons, Kenneth Redd Jr. of Indianapolis and Keith Redd of Mooresville; sisters, Linda Foster of Evansville, Ind., Greta Ridings of Paducah, Marilyn Thornton of Sturgis, Shirley Byford of Marion, Patricia Bethe of Evansville, Judy Adams of Dawson Springs and Earnestine Scott of Gary, Ind.; brothers, Newman Travis of Marion and Allen Travis of Montana; and four grandchildren, Brenden Brunswick of Plainfield, Ill., Kendel and Jaylen Redd of Plainfield, Ind., and Lala-Ann Redd of Mooresville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Gobel and Ada Conger Travis; a daughter, Kimberly Raye; and several brothers and sisters.
Services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Freedom Cemetery.

Williams
Margie Hosick Williams, 88, of Salem, died Aug. 5, 2013, at her home.
She was employed by Moore Business Forms for more than 28 years and was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Williams is survived by a daughter, Sharon and husband Rickie Thompson of Salem; two stepchildren, Harley Deon and wife Donna Williams of Salem and Steve and wife Kathy Williams of Louisville; two sisters, Faye Croft and Alice Day, both of Salem; one grandson, Brad and wife Lettie Huffine of Salem; one great-grandson, Drake Huffine; several stepgrandchildren and step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Everett Hosick; her second husband, Harley Williams; a stepson, Bob Williams; a brother, Ted Noel; and her parents, Virgil and Naomi Myrick Noel.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Revs. David LeNeave and Mike Atkins officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Hopewell Cemetery Fund, 1145 Lola Road, Salem, KY 42078 or Bethel Cemetery Fund, 864 Bethel Hill Road, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Lowery
Johnny C. Lowery, 63, of Marion, died Aug. 6, 2013, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Lowery is survived his wife, Jessica Lowery of Marion; a daughter, Amber Riley of Marion, a granddaughter, Danielle Riley of Marion; a sister, Nancy Koplin of Marion; two brothers, Harry Dean Reynolds and Raymond Lowery, both of Tennessee; two half-brothers; and a half-sister.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Virgie Lowery.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Croft
Beatrice Croft, 78, of Salem, died Aug. 11, 2013, at Livingston Hospital.
She was born July 1, 1935, and attended Ditney General Baptist Church.
Croft is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jimmy Croft of Salem; two sons, Mike Croft of Lola and Marsha Hosick of Salem and Terry and wife Becky Croft of Salem; six grandchildren, Rachel Guess of Salem, Chris Guess of Salem, Jonathan Croft of Salem, Brandon Croft of Ledbetter, JoAnna Croft of Salem and Lucas Croft of Ledbetter.
She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Muriel and Lubie Roach of Salem; and Lonnie Monroe of Carrsville.
Funeral services were in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Revs. Kenneth Watson, Jerry Merritt and David Davis officiating. Entombment was in Salem Cemetery.
Croft was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she will be greatly missed.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Hagan
Thomas Patrick “Pat” Hagan, 62, of Henderson, died Aug. 11, 2013, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, Ind.
He was retired from Alcan Aluminum as an electrician after 37 years of service to the company. He enjoyed cooking outdoors for his family and friends. His passion was genealogy research. He loved his grandchildren and pets.
Hagan is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon Griffin Hagan of Henderson; two daughters, Brandi and husband Grant Rogers and Misty and husband Smitty Lancaster; a son, Jason and wife Amy Hagan; a stepson, Shawn Gish and fiance Kerry Johnson; a sister, Janet and husband Chuck Kalichun; two brothers, Robert Hagan and Dorris Hagan; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Linus and Vretta Hagan; and a brother, Gary Hagan.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson with Father Anthony Shonis officiating. Burial was in St. Peters Cemetery in Waverly.
Online condolences may be made at TappFH.com.

Rudd
Imogene Rudd, 92, of Symsonia, died Aug. 11, 2013, at Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benton.
She was a member of and longtime pianist at Clarks River Baptist Church. She retired as a sales clerk from Hancock Fabrics of Paducah.
Rudd is survived by her daughter, Jill and husband Kenneth Bugg of Symsonia; two sons, John David and wife Deanne Rudd of Baxley, Ga., and Richard Ray and wife Wanda Rudd of Marion; seven grandchildren, Dennis and wife Suzan Bugg, Ricky and wife Audrey Bugg, Linda and husband Mike Abner, Regina and husband Todd Merrick, Andrea and husband Ted Peak, Scott and wife Kathy Rudd and Devin and husband Austin Morales; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Rudd; two brothers, Edwin Brown and Thomas Brown; and three sisters, Joy Lou Vaughn, Neva Thomas and Mayme Yopp; and her parents, Noble Butler Brown and Connie Ruby Haltom Brown.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Clarks River Baptist Church with Bro. Bruce Watts and Bro. Jim Boyd officiating. Burial was in the Clarks Rivers Cemetery.
Filbeck, Cann & Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left online at FilbeckCannKing.com

Croft
Truman Croft, 75, of Marion, died Aug. 14, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Croft is survived by his wife, Shelby Jean Croft of Marion; a son, Rodney Croft of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Anna Lou Whitt of Marion and Marcella Cooper of St. Louis, Mo.; and a brother, Danny Croft of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Erma Croft.
Memorial services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Babb
Barbara Babb, 74, of Lola, died Aug. 18, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
She was born Nov. 23, 1938, to Henry M. Jacobs and Gladys (House) Guill.
Babb was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church in Ledbetter. She also attended Lola Pentecostal Church and Creekside Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Babb of Lola; a son, Stephen B. Coffer of Ledbetter; her mother, Gladys Guill of Paducah and her husband Bill; three sisters, Sharon Armstrong of Paducah, Donna Jones of Ledbetter and Kathy Lynch of Gilbertsville; five nieces; three nephews; 14 great-nieces and great-nephews; family and special friends, Kim Champion and Linda May.
Babb was preceded in death by her father, Henry M. Jacobs; and a brother, Michael R. Jacobs.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Terry Mitcheson officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Vick
Wesley Norman “Pete” Vick, 64, of Smithland, died Aug. 13, 2013, at his home.
He was a huntsman, fisherman, Vietnam veteran, 33rd-degree Mason, card-carrying Kentucky Colonel and a heavy crane operator. He retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Vick was a well-traveled individual, visiting both North and South poles. He had treaded on every continent, crossed the International Date Line and visited every state in the union and the territory of Puerto Rico.
He was born Sept. 6, 1948, to Winifred Turner Vick and Robert Watson Vick, both deceased.
Vick is survived by his longtime companion, Sharon Bement; five sisters, Kathleen Moodie of Smithland, Sally Ann Hathaway of Apache Junction, Ariz., Sheila Vick of Westmorland, Tenn., Nina Lisa Vick of Sebastopol, Calif., and Glenn Vick of Las Cruses, N.M.; three brothers, David Clifford Vick of Paducah, Sherrill Eugene Vick of Campo, Calif., and Henry Allen Vick of Lytham, United Kingdom; 12 nieces and nephews; 15 grandnieces and grandnephews; and one great-grandnephew.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Dewey Vick and Melvin Charles Vick.
Masonic funeral rites were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial with military honors was in Vick Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Stone
Paul Monroe “Monnie” Stone, 72, of the Frances community of Crittenden County, died Aug. 21, 2013, at his home.
He was of Baptist faith.
Affectionately known as “Jug” by his family and friends, Stone retired from the state highway department in Crittenden County after 30-plus years. His parents also retired from the state. He was a NASCAR and University of Kentucky basketball fan and a loyal Chevy man. He was a loyal friend; a devoted son, brother and uncle to many; and an integral part of the Stone family. He will be greatly missed.
Stone is survived by his companion of more than 35 years, Joy Ferguson; three brothers, Jerry Dale and wife Joyce Stone of Marion, Wesley Miles and wife Kathy Stone of Fredonia and Max Evans and wife Lisa Stone of Marion; four nieces, Angela Stone and husband Brad Richards of Fancy Farm, Leslie Stone and husband Mark Jackson of Dycusburg, Kayla Stone and husband Jeremy Brasher of Eddyville and Jennifer Stone Martin of Louisiana; a nephew, James Evan Stone of Marion; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews, Ethan Jackson, Madison Martin, Tamara Martin, Jonathan Martin, Emily Martin, Emma Brasher and Noah Richards.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lee and Dora Ruth Asbridge Stone.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or for Gideon Bibles.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Belt
Dadie Marie Guess Orr Belt, 92, of Marion, died Aug. 21, 2013, at the home of her son, surrounded by family.
She was born Feb. 2, 1921, in Crittenden County to Northern A. "Jack" and Melba Duvall Guess.
She was a clerk at Red Front and Sureway in Marion and a Tupperware dealer for many years. She belonged to Marion Baptist Church for more than 50 years and was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 135 and a member of the White Shrine of Marion.
She is survived by a son, Donald and wife Pam Orr of Marion; two daughters, Patty K. and husband Tony Collins of Marion and Sharon and husband Ronnie Riley of Marion; grandchildren, Stuart and wife Pam Collins, Shannon and husband Denis Hodge, Tiffany and husband Kevin Floyd, Theresa and husband Sam Epperson, Denise and husband Eddie Lynn, Jared and wife Misty Riley, Joshua and wife Michelle Orr and Shawna and husband Philip Sharp; 14 great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Sandra Jo Valade and Carolyn Sue Driver; three step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 21 years, Leman Orr; her second husband of 21 years, Morris O. Belt; parents; two brothers, Rudolph Allen and Robert B. "Jackie" Guess; and great-grandson, Jake Hodge.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Jake Hodge Memorial Scholarship Fund, 231 Bluebird Lane, Marion, KY 42064 or the Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Duncan
Cecil W. Duncan, 71, of Collinsville, Ill., and a native of Salem, died Aug. 20, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.
Born on Feb. 15, 1942, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Duncan is survived by his wife of 45 years, Theresa Castrulli Duncan, of Collinsville, whom he married Feb. 24, 1968, in Brooklyn, N.Y.; two daughters, Donna Duncan and husband Sam Conder of Caseyville, Ill., and Jeannine Duncan of Collinsville; three sons, Joseph and wife Lauren Duncan of Naperville, Ill., Wayne and wife Susan Duncan of Troy, Ill., and Victor and wife Tiffany Duncan of St. Jacob, Ill.; six brothers, Jimmy Duncan, Kenneth Duncan, Billy Duncan, Doug Duncan, Robert Chittenden and Randy Chittenden; two sisters, Peggy Reed and Gail Reed; six grandchildren, Christopher, Megan, Corey, Matthew, Tavey and Ellise; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Nichols; a brother, Louis Ray Chittenden; and his parents, James Freman and Roberta Moxley Duncan.
Funeral services were Saturday at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville.
Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association are requested by the family.
Condolences may be left online at HerrFuneral.com.

Hobbs
Irene F. Hobbs, 89, of Rosiclare, Ill., died Aug. 30, 2013, at Rosiclare Health and Rehab.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Hobbs is survived by a son, Mike and wife Dorothy Hobbs of Marion; a granddaughter, Melinda Hunt of Marion; a great-grandson, Jacob Hunt of Marion; and two brothers, Rue Foe of Edwardsville, Ill., and John Foe of Bowling Green.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Rilla Foe; and a brother, Vinson Foe.
Services were Sunday at Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare, Ill., with interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Golconda, Ill.

Wheeler
Myrna Raye Wheeler, 72, of Marion, died Aug. 28, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She was a member of Marion General Baptist Church.
Wheeler is survived by a daughter, Shawna and husband Darrell Sunderland of Marion; and granddaughter, Magan Sunderland of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. "Bill" Wheeler; parents, Geoff and Lemma Belt Shewmaker; and an infant sister.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Haralson
Donald Ray Haralson, 70, of Marion, died Aug. 28, 2013, at Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville, Ind.
He was a native of Waco, Texas, and labored as an iron worker.
Haralson is survived by a daughter, Debra Long of Sebree; a sister, Nellie Kuether of Euless, Texas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a niece; and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Nora Wilkerson Haralson; and a son, Donald Wayne Haralson.
Graveside services were Monday at Rosebud Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Kinnes
Zula G. Kinnes, 88, of Dycusburg, died Aug. 27, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Kinnes is survived by a daughter, Norma and husband Charles G. Tabor of Marion; a son, Wayne and wife Rhonda Kinnis of Salem; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larnie Kinnes; and her parents, George and Cora Lewis Walker.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Hina
Ann Hina, 85, of Marion, died Aug. 30, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She had been a Pink Lady volunteer at Crittenden Health Systems and the former secretary of Mattoon Volunteer Fire Department.
Hina is survived by three daughters, Francis and husband Steve Tramel of Marion, Martha and husband Michael Greene of Eddyville and Linda Green and husband Jim Williams of Eddyville; a son, Harold "Bunk" Hina of Raymore, Mo.; a sister, Shirley Jean and husband Don Lester of Henderson; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Ona Belle Holeman; her husband, Harold "Poss" Hina; and a grandson, Todd Epley.
Funeral services were Monday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Bro. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Memorial contributions may be be made to the American Cancer Society.

SEPTEMBER 2013

Bingham
Roy Bingham, 75, of Eddyville, originally of Quapaw, Okla., died Sept. 2, 2013, at his home after a short illness.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, president and owner of Bingham Drilling Co. and president of the Kentucky Water Well Association. He worked 30 years at B.F. Goodrich.
Bingham is survived by his wife, Mary Rogers Bingham; a son, John and wife Gini Bingham of Eddyville; a daughter, Sandy and husband Mark Kaminskas of Eddyville, a sister; Shirley Lee Shipley of Baxter Springs, Kan.; a niece, Rhonda Williamson; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Truman and Edith Emma Adams Bingham.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lakeland Funeral Home, with Bro. Jack Larwa officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at LakelandChapel.com.

Travis
James C. “Jim” Travis, 77, of Marion, formerly of Sturgis, died Sept. 2, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab Center.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He worked at Hamilton 1 Mines. He was an avid gardner, loved to fish and enjoyed woodworking, painting, mechanical work and hunting.
Travis is survived by two daughters, Ginger Skaggs of Princeton, Ind., and Gale Piper of Morganfield; a son, Mark Travis of Marion; five sisters, Sue Galland of Logansport, Ind., Judy Connell of Sturgis, Pat Guess of Sturgis, Linda Owen of Sturgis and Paula Hayes of Sturgis; two brothers, David Travis of Mattoon and Jerry Travis of Sturgis; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna R. Travis; his parents, Carl and Virginia Travis; a sister, Billie June Travis; and a granddaughter, Melinda Elder.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, with Rev. Dave LaNeave officiating. Burial will be in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Newbell
John Alan Newbell, 73, of Marion, died Sept. 1, 2013, in Evansville, Ind.
He is survived by a sister, Ann and husband J.R. Tharp of Wanatah, Ind.; nephews, Charles and wife Ramona Parrish, Rick and wife Jackie Tharp and Jamie and wife Amy Tharp; a niece, Sharon and husband Dave Harness; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Newbell was preceded in death by his parents, Benton and Imogene Newbell; a sister, Wanda Parrish; a brother, Robert Newbell; and a nephew, Thomas Parrish.
Services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Murray
Lashalea Nicole Murray, 23, of Marion, died Sept. 3, 2013, at her home.
She was a member of Main Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Murray is survived by her parents, Gary and Tennie Murray of Marion; a sister, Amber and husband Bryan Holland of Marion; a brother, Shane and wife Kimberly Murray of Marion; her grandfather, Vestel Murray of Marion; and a nephew, Noah Holland of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Margaret Murray and Randall and Ruby Lee Riley.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

West
Thomas Allen "Sonny" West, 64, of Marion, died Sept. 5, 2013, at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith.
West is survived by his wife, Darlene West of Marion; two sons, Tim West of Marion and Mike West of Marion; a daughter, Tammy McGregor of Calvert City; a sister, Ann Clark of Henderson; two brothers, Wayne West of Marion and Greg West of Marion; his father, Willie T. West of Marion; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Blackwell West.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Curnel
Ricky Joe Curnel, 46, of Marion, died Sept. 7, 2013. at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a truck driver.
Curnel is survived by a son, Ricky “Pooter” Curnel of Marion; two daughters, Johnna Fitch of Marion and Kayla Faughn of Fredonia; two brothers, Randy Walker of Portland, Tenn., and Rocky Walker of Marion; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jeraldine DeBoe Curnel; his wife, Karla Reed Curnel; and a brother, William Curnel.
Graveside services were Tuesday at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Guess
Kristy Tabor Strack Guess, 43, of Eddyville, died Sept. 5, 2013, at Baptist Health Paducah after a long illness.
She was a physical therapist for Caldwell County Home Health and a member of Eddyville First Baptist Church.
Guess is survived by her husband, Joel Guess; her parents, Lonnie and wife Alice Tabor of Grand Rivers and Faye Tabor of Eddyville; a son, Evan Strack of Eddyville; a daughter, Britney and husband Johnathan Long of Eddyville; two step-daughters, Rachael Guess of Lexington and Madison Guess of Eddyville; a brother, Shawn Tabor of Eddyville; her grandmother, Nellie Ruth Thompson of Eddyville; and a nephew, Justin Tabor.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hershel and Imogene Tabor and J.P. Thompson.
Funeral services were Sunday at Lakeland Funeral Home with Revs. Tim Perdue and Wade White officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1100 Ireland Way, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205; or Asbridge Cemetery, c/o Gary Brasher, 493 Howerton Road, Marion, KY 42064.
Online condolences may left at LakelandChapel.com.

McMain
Herman Franklin McMain, 76, of Marion, died Sept. 10, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a Christian and attended Marion Second Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran.
McMain is survived by his wife, Judy McMain of Marion; two brothers, James Ronnie Wallace of Kuttawa and Jesse McMain of Marion; and a sister, Lautrieve McMain of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Oneida McMain; his stepmother, Letha Naomi McMain; and one brother.
Graveside services were last Thursday at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Wright
Wendell Davis Wright, 89, of Marion, a native of the Mexico community, died Sept. 8, 2013, at Livingston Hospital.
He was a taxi driver and a member of Woodmen of the World and Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Wright is survived by his wife, Naomi Duvall Wright of Marion; two sons, Edward Wright of Marion and Philip Wright of Marion; a daughter, Melinda Wright of Marion; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Iva Crider Wright.
Funeral services were Sept. 11 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Willis
Eric Willis, 46, of Marion, died Sept. 10, 2013, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
He attended Life In Christ Church in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Willis of Marion; two sons, Bryce Willis and Jayden Willis, both of Marion; his mother, Margaret Willis of Marion; and a sister, Stacy Hunt of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Willis; and an infant brother, Terry Willis.
Services were Saturday at Life In Christ Church in Marion with interment in White Chapel Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Hamilton
Ralph C. "R.C." Hamilton Jr., 87, of Marion, died Sept. 17, 2013, at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Marion United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars and owner of Hunt's Department Store.
Hamilton is survived by his wife of 69 years, Louise Hamilton of Marion; two daughters, Patsy Hamilton Peek of Hopkinsville and Robin Hamilton-Folks of Brentwood, Tenn; a son, Mike Hamilton of Marion; a sister, Rose Hill of Marion; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph C. and May Belle Hamilton Sr.; three brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. Military rites were given at the cemetery.
Donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Elevator Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Mitchell
Robert Boyce Mitchell, 91, of Paducah, a native of Burna, died Sept. 24, 2013, at his home.
He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of the European Theater during World War II. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Smithland and retired from the Kentucky Transporation Cabinet in 1987. He was a 24-year volunteer with the American Red Cross and volunteered for two years at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was recognized as a Duke of Paducah in both 1986 and 1989 and named a Kentucky Colonel in 1987. He served as song leader at Old Salem Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church of Burna and was a member of First Baptist Church of Paducah.
Mitchell is survived by his wife, Mina Lou Dickerson Mitchell of Paducah; two daughters, Debbie Sims of Paducah and Catherine and husband Jim Wright of Paducah; a son, Ronald B. Mitchell of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Mary Jean Ramage of Hampton; a brother-in-law, Bobby Dickerson of Marion; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mable Riddle Mitchell; a brother, Clinton Mitchell; and a sister, Ann Threlkeld.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah with Revs. Jim Ewing, Tommy Tucker, Charles Moore and Jim Wright officiating. Graveside services will follow at Old Salem Baptist Church in Salem.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002; or First Baptist Church of Paducah, 2890 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001.
Messages of sympathy may be left online at MilnerandOrr.com

Lawrence
George Anthony Lawrence, 50, of Paducah died Sept. 18, 2013, at Harlan Appalachian Hospital in Harlan, Ky.
A native of Livingston County, he was a core driller for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. He was a member of Free Spirit Biker Church in Paducah.
Lawrence is survived by his wife, Lorie Lawrence of Paducah; his mother, Margaret Holloman, and stepfather, Roger Holloman of Salem; his father, Wilburn Lawrence, and stepmother, Jessie Lawrence of Paducah; two daughters, McKayla Lawrence of Paducah and Kristin Faughn of Paducah; five sisters, Valerie Loveless of Panama City, Fla., Marlene Davidson of Scottsville, Ky., Vicky Collins of Marion, Johnetta Taylor of Salem and Jessie Carlson of Chicago; and a brother, David Martin of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by a son, Corey Faughn; and a brother, Henry Martin.
Funeral services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Revs. Roger Holloman and Dennis Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.

Rowley
William "B.J." Rowley, 38, of Bluegrass, Iowa, a native of Sturgis, died Sept. 28, 2013.
He was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army, a veteran of multiple overseas deployments and president of the Veterans Combat Motorcycle Association.
Rowley served as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Installation Logistics Directorate U.S. Army Sustainment Command at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., a position he held since February 2012. He entered the Army in July 1993 and completed basic and advanced individual training at Fort Jackson, S.C., where he was awarded the MOS 63B. He held various leadership and operations positions, including squad leader, team chief, platoon sergeant, rear detachment commander, first sergeant, operations sergeant, battalion motor sergeant and G4 Maintenance Sergeant Major.
His stateside assignments included Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Lewis, Wash.; Fort Campbell; and Fort Hood, Texas. His overseas assignments included Qatar and Kitzingen, Germany, and deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rowley received extensive military education and was pursuing an associate degree in applied sciences and management studies from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y.
His awards and decorations include Bronze Star Medals (1OLC); Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (4OLC); Army Achievement Medal (4OLC); Good Conduct Medal (sixth award); National Defense Service Medal (one Bronze Star); Armed Forces Service Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal (one Bronze Star); the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (two Bronze Stars); Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (No. 3); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbons (No. 3); NATO Medal (one Bronze Star); Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Valorous Unit Award; Meritorious Unit Commendation; the Air Assault Badge; the Combat Action Badge; and the Drivers and Mechanics Badge. He was also a recipient of the Ordinance Order of Samuel Sharpe Award.
He is survived by his father, Bob and wife Pam Rowley of Marion; his mother, Cindy Rowley of Sturgis; two sons, Robert "Cole" Rowley of Morgantown, W.Va., and Jacob Hargreaves of Sparrows Point, Minn.; two brothers, John Robert Heidrich of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Corey Rowley of Marion; his grandmother, Peggy Hibbs of Sturgis; a niece; and a nephew.
Rowley was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Rowley.
Funeral services were Monday at Sturgis First Baptist Church with Rev. Heath Martin officiating. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Belt
Leona Belt, 71, of Lola, died Sept. 27, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church.
Belt is survived by her husband, Billy Belt; six children, Terri Patch, Ron Harris, Darlene Freeman, Sara Belt, Eric Davis and Darren Davis; two stepchildren, Brenda Jackson and Mark Belt; 16 brothers and sisters; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ules and Valada Shuecraft Harris; her stepmother, Estelle Byford; two brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were last Thursday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial will follow in Lola Cemetery.
Condolences may be made online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Poole
Greta Rhea Easley Poole, 78, a native of Crittenden County, died in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2013.
She was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor in March of 2013. Although she bravely pursued weeks of treatment, Poole passed away peacefully just more than six months after her diagnosis.
Born June 8, 1935, in Marion to the late Lyell and Sue Rhea Easley, she lived all over the world with her husband, James Poole, while he was in the U.S. Air Force. She attended Murray State College in Kentucky and received a degree in music.
While raising her three daughters, she taught piano and played and sang with the church choir for many years. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge and volunteering at her church, First United Methodist in Plymouth, Mich.
After the death of her husband in 2011, she relocated to California and lived near her daughter, Lynnette. She embraced her new surroundings and quickly found bridge clubs to join, yoga class and a local church that she attended regularly. In her short time living in California, she made many friends and touched many lives.
She is survived by three daughters, LeRhea and husband Gary McKinley, Gena and husband John Swisher and Lynnette Poole; five grandchildren, Camron, Casey, Sam, Carly and Zachary; three great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Patrick and Lily; two sisters, Nancy Prescott and Eloise Leonard; and a brother, John Easley.
She was laid to rest next to her husband in Westland, Mich.
Donations can be made online at www.cancer.org or sent to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Russell
Anna Blanche (Sullenger) Russell, 83, of Louisville, a native of Crittenden County, died Sept. 26, 2013, at Hosparus with her children at her side.
She was born March 10, 1930, in Sheridan.
Russell was also a member of the Louisville Genealogical Society and participated in a number of their events. She previously worked at the University of Louisville Archives and volunteered at the Kentucky Center for the Arts.
She is survived by a son, Mark Russell of Grayslake, Ill.; a daughter, Sarah and husband Richard Knight of Frederick, Md.; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Knight.
Russell was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Bernice Sullenger.
A service was held at Deer Creek Baptist Church with burial in Deer Creek Cemetery in Sheridan.
Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of donations to: Deer Creek Cemetery Inc., c/o Donna Hearell, 858 Tom Hill Road, Marion, KY 42064.

OCTOBER 2013

Quertermous
William Quertermous, 79, of Hampton, died Oct. 1, 2013.
He is survived by three children, Tommy Quertermous, Connie Burchard and Brian Quertermous; two brothers, Wayne Quertermous and Bob Quertermous; two sisters, Diana Russell and Mary Griggs; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanetta; a son, Jessie; a daughter, Martia; and his parents.
Graveside funeral services were Sunday at Carrsville Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Harris
Jim B. Harris, 83, of Burna, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Oct. 4, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He worked for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as a surveyor and core driller. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, obtaining the rank of staff sergeant. He was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church.
Harris is survived by his wife of 37 years, Norma Jean Harris of Burna; two daughters, Sharon Harris and Rhonda Davidson, both of Salem; a son, Steve Harris of Salem; a stepdaughter, Kathy Montgomery of Paducah; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and 13 step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Harris; a sister, Norma Maxine Harris; and his parents, Bennett and Nadine Ramage Harris.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.

Kirk
Robert Lewis Kirk, 71, of Burna, died Oct. 2, 2013, at his home.
He retired as a chemical operator from Air Products after 34 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for farming and who loved to draw, paint and restore and collect classic Chevys.
Kirk was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and Bible study. He was also a member of the Livingston County Genealogical and Historical Society and the National Rifle Association.
He was a proud resident of Livingston County, where he was born, raised and schooled, starting in the first grade in a one-room schoolhouse, Threlkeld School.
Kirk was always willing to help others no matter what the project was and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Kirk of Burna; a son, Les English of Tiline; a sister, Connie and husband David James of Smithland; a sister-in-law, Paulette Bearden of Sharpe; a mother-in-law, Lucille Ward of Sharpe; two grandchildren, Leslie and Jessica English; and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Alva Alsobrook Kirk.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Livingston County Historical and Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 138, Smithland, KY 42081; or Old Salem Baptist Church, 1656 U.S. 60 E., Burna, KY 42028.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Guess
S. Ann Guess, 82, of Marion, died Oct. 4, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and was of the Baptist faith.
Guess is survived by a sister, Laura June Miller of St. Louis; two brothers, Thomas E. Guess and Leroy Guess, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Reginal and Duke Binkley Guess; four brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Revs. Mike Morrow and A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville Cemetery.

Whitt
George Curtis “Curt” Whitt, 96, of Manitou Springs, Colo., a native of Crittenden County, died Oct. 12, 2013.
Whitt was a combat veteran of World War II, participating in five campaigns, including Normandy in the European theater. He was a framing contractor and owner of Manitou Builders in the Colorado Springs area for 34 years, building for Cox Construction and Sheppard Homes, as well as many others. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, Broncos fan and enjoyed his many trips to Cripple Creek. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Frances.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1917, in Frances to parents Allie Louis Whitt and Priscilla Alza Millikin Whitt. He married Henrietta Louise Woodall Whitt on Nov. 29, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. They were married for 56 years when she died Dec. 1, 1997.
Whitt is survived by a brother, A.L. Whitt Jr. of Richmond; three children and their spouses, Sharon and husband Hartsel Beckett of Colorado Springs, Colo., George and wife Mary Whitt of Manitou Springs and Donna and husband Gary Frase of Manitou Springs; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Brett and wife Andrea Beckett and daughter Brittany of Highlands Ranch, Colo; Curtis and wife Lisa Beckett and children Mason and Gemma of Johns Creek, Ga., Michael Whitt and Ryan Whitt, both of Manitou Springs, Claire Whitt of Portland, Ore., Garret Frase of Niwot, Colo., and Whitney and husband Mason Armstrong of Minot Air Force Base, N.D.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a twin brother, William Burtis Whitt; another brother, Oliver Whitt; two sisters, Mary Helen Crouch and Evelyn Cruce; and a grandson, Trenton L. Beckett.
Funeral services will be today (Thursday) at the Community Congregational Church in Manitou Springs. Interment will follow in Crystal Valley Cemetery in Manitou Springs.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Colorado Springs Wounded Warrior Project.

Dykes
Betty Dykes, 78, of Marion, died Oct. 7, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She is survived by her husband, Alton Dykes of Marion; a sister, Mildred Alvey of Paducah; a son, Mike Dykes of Paducah; a daughter, Sheila Tucker of Ledbetter; three grandchildren; a step-grandchild; a great-grandchild; a step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Dykes was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Lola Champion; a brother, J.B. Champion; a son, Gary Dykes; and a daughter, Sharron Dykes.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Maplelawn Cemetery in Paducah.

Croft
Brent Hugh Croft, 43, of Marion, died Oct. 14, 2013, in Marion.
He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church and Crittenden County Lions Club.
Croft is survived by his father, Harold Croft, and step-mother, Joyce Croft; his mother, Patricia Lester; a daughter, Meganne Croft; a son, Dakota Fox; three brothers, Rick and wife Lisa Croft, Jeff Croft and Brian and wife Kelly Croft; a sister, Lori Collins; one grandchild, Tanner Allan Croft-Vance; three nephews, Michael John Croft, Deric Lostutter and Chase Lostutter; and one niece, Brianna Croft.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Justin Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Wilderman
Jerry Wilderman, 81, of Marion, died Oct. 7, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He and his wife owned and operated the former Heritage Homestyle Bakery in Marion. He was an avid fisherman.
Wilderman is survived by his wife, Karen Wilderman of Marion; three daughters, Pamela K. Hagy of Folly Beach, S.C., Victoria Harville of Gilbertsville and Candy Restler of Gilbertsville; two sons, Jerry Eugene Wilderman Jr. of Lake City and Michael Lee Wilderman of Grand Rivers; four stepchildren, Karen Sue Ford of Diamond, Stacy Wright of Princeton, Glenn Ford of Marion and David Ford of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Joyce Wilderman; and a sister, Mary Wilderman.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Princeton, Ind.

Donaldson
Elmara L. Donaldson, 97, of Yakima, Wash., a native of Fredonia, died Oct. 10, 2013, at Englewood Heights Assisted Living in Yakima.
Donaldson is survived by a daughter, Donna Black and husband Andy of Yakima; a son, Michael and wife Dee Donaldson of Mount Vernon, Wash.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Donaldson; her parents, Elbert and Maggie Moore; two brothers; and an infant granddaughter.
Funeral services were Tuesday at the Zillah Nazarene Church in Zilla, Wash. Interment was in Zillah Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah was in charge of the arrangements.
Online tributes can be left at www.ValleyHillsFH.com.

Kimsey
Sandra Jo McClanahan Kimsey, 73, of Salem, died Oct. 6, 2013, at her home.
She was a member of American Legion Post 31 Ladies Auxiliary and the Marion Eagles Club.
Kimsey is survived by her husband, George W. Parketon; a daughter, Janet Sowash of Paducah; a son, Daniel Lee Parketon of Michigan City, Ind.; two step-daughters, Jannett Parker of Sturgis, S.D., and Darlene Voyles of Lake Station, Ind.; two step-sons, Tony Parketon of DeMonte, Ind., and William Parketon of Balch Springs, Texas; two sisters, Arlene Waldmire of Rochester, Ill., and Karen McClanahan of Springfield, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four sisters and her parents, Janette Carrie Collins and Willard Douglas McClanahan Sr.
Funeral services were Friday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Wayne Carter officiating.

Belt
Darrel Lee Belt, 80, of Marion, died Oct. 16, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired Navy veteran.
Belt is survived by a nephew, Danny and wife Carolyn Belt of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurston and Emma Sempert Belt.
Graveside services were Friday at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Dameron
Lois Elizabeth Dameron, 96, of Marion, died Oct.22, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a member of Repton Baptist Church and a co-owner of Dameron’s BBQ in Marion.
Dameron is survived by a brother, Corbitt Lynn of Washington State; a daughter-in-law, Doris Dameron of Marion; four grandchildren, Ann Allcock of Marion, Kim Arnett of Murray, Kelley Suchman of Alabama and Vicki Dameron of Lexington; seven great-grandchildren; and three special caretakers, Iva Day, Sharon Winters and Deanie Tabor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan T. Dameron; two sons, Keith and Paul Dameron; a sister, Doris Schnell; three brothers, Frank Lynn, Mickey Lynn and Reggie Lynn; and her parents, Ersel and Gertrude Franklin Lynn.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. (today) Thursday at Union Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Myers
Kenneth R Myers, 78, a native of Marion, died Oct. 20, 2013, at Baptist Health Paducah.
He was retired from Western Baptist Hospital, where he worked in the maintenance department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Myers is survived by two sons, Michael and wife Missy Myers of Marion, John and wife Beth Myers of Lone Oak; a sister, Hazel Lee Ford of Portage, Ind.; three brothers, Delmar Myers of Portage, Wayne Myers of Sullivan and J.D. Myers of Marion; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Joanne Myers; a son, Donald Myers; his parents, William Louis and Hazel Myers; a sister, Jean Aguilera; and a brother, William Myers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Lone Oak Chapel Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

Quimby
Betty Carolyn Quimby, 57, of Burna, died Oct. 16, 2013, at her home.
She was a homemaker.
Quimby is survived by four sons, Robert Quimby and William Quimby, both of Paducah, and David Quimby and Matthew Quimby, both of Burna; two daughters, Sandra Moreland of Wickliffe and Charlotte Curnel of Paducah; 11 brothers and sisters; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers; a sister; and her parents, Robert and Josie Mae Manus.
Funeral services were Friday at Dyer Hill Baptist Church in Burna with the Rev. John Burnett officiating.
Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.

Barnes
Ralph Collin Barnes, 90, of Salem, died Oct. 22, 2013, at his home.
He was a veteran of World War II. He was a heavy equipment operator and member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181. He was also a logger and farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Barnes is survived by five children, Dennis Lee and wife Sue Barnes of Salem, James and wife Karen Barnes of Tolu, Glynne and wife Janet Barnes of Salem, Carolyn and husband Steve Howard of Salem and Shelia and husband Charlie Wilson of Salem; a sister, Margaret Fox of Michigan; 18 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, William Clayton Barnes; a daughter, Marilyn Louise Nesbitt; a sister, Elva Franklin; a brother, Robert Barnes; his step-mother, Ethel Malcom Barnes; and his parents, Willie Clayton and Ruby Kirk Barnes.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Revs. Herbert Alexander and Chuck Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mills
Martha Jean (Alvey) Mills, 84, formerly of Crittenden County, died Oct. 26 at Tradewater Pointe in Dawson Springs.
She was born in Morganfield on Aug. 5, 1929, the fourth of Everett and Mary Fidelis Alvey’s nine children. When Mills was 13, her mother and two youngest brothers were tragically killed in a house fire, leaving Mills and her beloved brother J.D. to manage the household and raise three younger siblings.
Mills attended St. Ann’s elementary school in Morganfield and graduated from St. Vincent Academy in 1947.
In 1948, she married Jim Fred Mills, and they moved to Crittenden County in 1951.
In the early 1960s, the couple was instrumental in establishing St. William Catholic Church. Their persistent requests to the bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro to create a parish in Marion were successful. Sunday masses were offered in the basement of the couple's home on Elm Street for several months until a suitable building was obtained.
They continued to work tirelessly to ensure the success of the new mission church by identifying parishioners, fundraising and maintaining the church building. To the end of her days, Mills remained devoted to the church and advocated for the rights of the unborn.
Mills is survived by seven children, Jerry and wife Elizabeth Mills of Benton, Betty Boyd of Oblong, Ill., Donnie and wife Rhonda Mills of Dawson Springs, Laura and husband Jeff Smith of Dawson Springs, Bill and wife Cindy Mills of Bowling Green, Hank and wife Lesley Mills of Dawson Springs and Elisa and husband Richard Nielson of Louisville; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Fred Mills; three children, Tom, Catherine and Frances; and all eight of her siblings.
Funeral mass was held Wednesday at St. William followed by final interment in St. Agnes Cemetery in Uniontown.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Life League, the largest grassroots Catholic pro-life education organization in the United States, at P.O. Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555 or online at www.all.org/donate.

Lane
Thomas Earl Lane, 69, of Paducah, formerly of Crittenden County, died Oct. 23, 2013, at his residence.
Lane was a graduate of Crittenden County High School and Murray State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired educator. He was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and was involved with the Concord Lions Club. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and the Grahamville Masonic Lodge 707 F&AM.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Stigall Lane; three children, April Lane and husband Tom Dunn, Sean and wife Heather Lane and Kristi Lane and husband Scott Rehrauer; and nine grandchildren.
Lane was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen and Earl Lane, formerly of Marion.
Funeral services were Saturday at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Revs. Jewell Barrett and Andy Shelton officiating. Graveside services with military honors were also Saturday at Freedom Cemetery in Marion.
Donations may be made to the Thomas E. Lane Scholarship Fund to provide camping opportunities to boys in scouting who are in financial need. Make checks payable to: Troop 4 Thomas E. Lane Scholarship Fund; and send to: Troop 4 BSA, P.O. Box 220, West Paducah, KY 42086-0220.
Condolences may be left online at www.MilnerandOrr.com.

Foster
Jerry Moore Foster, 79, of Brownsville, Tenn., a native of Marion, died Oct. 23, 2013.
He was born in Marion on Oct. 21, 1934. He graduated from Marion High School and attended Murray State University. After moving to Brownsville, he was a licensed general contractor and homebuilder for more than 40 years. He served as president of the Brownsville Jaycees and was twice chosen Key Man of the Year. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church, serving as Sunday school director, discipleship training director, Sunday school teacher, RA leader and deacon. Foster served as the discipleship training director, chairman of the missions committee and member of the building committee for the Haywood Baptist Association.
Foster's greatest passion in life, after his personal walk with Jesus Christ and his family, was the people of the Philippines. He made 19 mission trips to the Philippines, building churches and preaching. His mission in life was to reach those precious people in remote areas of the Philippines with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his college sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Susan Hart Foster; two daughters, Elizabeth "Betsy" Lee Foster and Nancy Foster and husband William A. Weddington; five grandchildren, all of whom called him "Papy," Virginia Kelly Weddington and husband Mike Young, William Allen Weddington Jr., Thomas Moore and wife Chanel Weddington, Christopher Ryan Weddington and Cameron Mann Weddington; two great- granddaughters, Ainsley Grace Young and Addison Hart Young; a sister, Barbara Foster Witt; and two brothers, Coleman Dean and wife Beverly Foster and Maurice Jan and wife Francis Foster.
Foster was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Jake Foster; and a brother, Hadley Lee Foster.
Celebration of life services were held Oct. 25 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Young, a grandson-in-law, officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville. Pallbearers included Mike Young, Ray Ellington, Timmy Barnes, Rex Barnes, Tanner Mann, Charles Pratt and Will Weddington, Senior deacons of Zion Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be given to: Cross Partners Ministry, 495 Hedge Rose Blvd., Somerville, TN 38068, in order to build a church in the Philippines in his memory.

Guess
Mabel Belle Guess, 94, of Marion died Oct. 29, 2013, at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Guess is survived by a son, Baron Guess of Marion; a daughter, Donna Belt of Marion; a sister, Miriam Marvel of Morganfield; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Major Guess; a son, Bruce Guess; her parents, Simeon and Alice Hunt; and three brothers.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
Donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42064.

NOVEMBER 2013

Watson
Mary Lou Watson, 94, of Girard, Ill., a native of Livingston County, died Nov. 2, 2013, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, Ill.
She worked at the Ford Aircraft Plant during World War II and later for Johnson and Johnson in Chicago.
Watson is survived by a son, Kenneth F. and wife Bonnie J. Watson of Virden, Ill.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Clemens Crawford, Gilbert Crawford and James Crawford; a half-sister, Renva Porter; and her parents, Harry and Kattie (Clemens) Crawford.
Private family services were Monday at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden with Rev. Stephen Gocking and Kenneth Watson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Virden Church of the Nazarene in Virden.

James
Laverne James, 72, of Marion died Nov. 4, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a homemaker and member of Marion Second Baptist Church.
James is survived by her husband, Elvis James of Marion; two daughters, Rosa King and Mary LaDone James, both of Marion; two sons, Wayne James and Ronald James, both of Marion; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Rosa Duvall Travis, and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and today from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Buttrum
Ora Juanita Buttrum, 81, of Harrisburg, Ill., died Nov. 2, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab in Salem.
She was a member of Golconda Pentecostal Church and Good Hope Baptist Church. She was also a member of the National Rifle Association.
Buttrum is survived by her husband, Billy Buttrum; a son, David Lynn Curry of Paw Paw, Mich.; a daughter, Phyllis Shellenberger of Marshall, Mich.; two sisters, Mary Evelyn Jackson and Lucille E. Jackson; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter George Jackson and Eliza Lucille Barnes; and two brothers, Walter C. Jackson and Bobby Neal Jackson.
Funeral services were Wednesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Bro. Roger Holloman officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Gaines
Randall Charles “Bulldog” Gaines, 56, of Tiline died Nov. 9, 2013, on his farm.
He was a self-employed truck driver and was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church.
Gaines is survived by his wife of 33 years, Becky Gaines; a daughter, Natalie Gaines of Tiline; his parents, Charles and Jean Gaines of Tiline; and a granddaughter, Autumn Faith Raby.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roman and Sue Short; and his paternal grandparents, Guy and Lula Gaines.
Funeral services were Wednesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Harold Nix officiating. Burial was in Groves Chapel Cemetery.

Walker
Alice Marie Walker, 81, of Hampton died Nov. 12, 2013, at her home.
She attended Souls Harbor Church in Smithland.
Walker is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert Walker; five children, Greg Dae of Charlotte, N.C., Dwayne Walker of Burna, David Walker of Smithland, Fleshia Birk of Hampton and Valerie Walker of Hampton; two sisters, Grace Sorrell of Hampton and Ruby Peck of Smithland; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; a granddaughter; and her parents, Percy and Lora Springer Clark.
Funeral services will be Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Phillip Sanders officiat-ing. Burial will follow in Hampton Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. Friday until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Little
Vivian Lucille (Watson) Little, 89, of Evansville, Ind., a native of Crittenden County, died Nov. 12, 2013, at her home.
She was born in Crittenden County on Dec. 1, 1923, to the late Guy Richard and Grace Edith (Damron) Watson. During World War II, she worked at Briggs as a "Rosie the Riveter" and later at Edgewood Dairy. She attended Mesker Park General Baptist Church in Evansville and was a member of Ditney General Baptist Church in Lola. She was a great cook and a wonderful homemaker, and she loved her children and grandchildren dearly.
Little is survived by her daughters, Linda and husband Michael Jennings and Paula English, all of Evansville; a sister, Willie "Billie" Royal of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, Reggie "Lenvil" and wife Helen Watson and Raymond and wife Mary Lou Watson, all of Evansville; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Watson and Sylvia Mae Watson; grandchildren, Tatiana R. (Jason W. Peak) Jennings, Shannon (English) Bohls and Daniel Joe English II; great-grandchildren, Alix English Byrum, Blake English Byrum, Anastasia R. Jennings Peak, Brett Bohls and Ty Bohls; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Alvin Little, in 1995; two daughters, Sherley Ann Little and Verna Joyce Little; a son-in-law, Dan English; a sister, Carol Ann Watson; four brothers, Ralph Watson, Mark Watson, Richard Watson and Ronnie Watson; a brother-in-law, Earl Royal; and grandsons-in-law, Don Byrum and John Bohls.
Funeral services were Saturday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Pastor Raymond Abbott officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Children's Hospital, 2001 S. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO, 63131; or American Cancer Society, 5250 Vogel Road, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Snow
Kay Henry Snow, 50, of Marion died Nov. 10, 2013, at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Snow of Marion; two daughters, Krystal Brantley of Marion and Nikki Ammerman of Henderson; a son, Michael Ammerman of Kissimmee, Fla.; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mildred Henry; and two brothers, Troy Henry and Sam Henry.
Funeral services were Friday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Burial was in Caseyville Cemetery in Sturgis.

Hardin
Dorothy Louise Hardin, 68, of Burna died Nov. 16, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Hardin is survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert Earl Hardin; three children, Richard Reed of Salem, Shannon Travis of Marion and James Hardin of Marion; three brothers, James Reed and Charles W. Reed, both of Salem, and Everett Reed of Burna; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Heather Jo Travis and Amy Jo Reed; a sister, Wanda Lois Cobb; and her parents, Charles France and Bertha Lois Haney Reed.
Funeral services were Wednesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. John Dunn officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Lewis
Elma Lewis, 92, of Dycusburg died Nov. 16, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
She was a member of Frances Baptist Church.
Lewis is survived by two daughters, Shirley Boling of Dycusburg and Lena O'Bryan of Marshall County; a stepson, Virgil Lewis of South Shores, Ky.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a great-great- grandchild; a step-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oval Thomas Lewis; her parents, Erving and Leona Keaton; a stepdaughter, Darlene Gulledge; 12 brothers and sisters; and a step-grandchild.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Grimmett
Larry Dwain Grimmett, 56, of Salem died Nov. 17, 2013, at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
He was an outdoorsman.
Grimmett is survived by his sister, Kathy Grimmett of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Dwain and Coreen Gilland Grimmett.
All services were private.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Crider
Donald E. Crider, 84, of Cave In Rock, Ill., died Nov. 18, 2013, at Rosiclare Health Care.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Crider; a daughter, Shelly and husband Roger Brown; two sons, Jeff Crider and Kevin Crider; two sisters Brenda and husband Donnie Cowlins and Lonnie Hise; a brother, Dude and wife Shirley Crider; and three grandchildren.
Crider was preceeded in death by his parents, Pearl and Edward Crider; and a sister, Helen Whipple.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday) at Rose Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock. A memorial service for family will be held at a later date.

Penn
Anna Pauline Penn, 72, of Marion died Nov. 21, 2013, at Ochsner Hospital in Slidell, La.
She is survived by a son, Timmy Penn of Marion; two daughters, Kathey Penn and husband Steve Belt of Marion and Joyce and husband Steve Harwell of Picayune, Miss.; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Penn was preceded in death by Glen Penn; two sons, Richard Penn and Tonny Penn; and a grandson.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with burial at Deer Creek Cemetery.

Guess
Eugene A. Guess, 86, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Marion, died Nov. 15, 2013, at his home.
He was born in Crittenden County on July 17, 1927. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1945 to 1948. He retired from Spokane Community College, where he taught welding classes for many years.
Guess is survived by a daughter, Patti and husband Greg Dickson of Veradale, Wash.; a grandson, Todd Fenn of Spokane; a sister, Lillian and husband Coleman Fox of Marion; four nieces, all of Kentucky; and many cousins from Crittenden County.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Guess; and his mother, Ila Mae Holloman.
Guess, by his own wish, was cremated. His ashes will be laid to rest with his wife in Spokane.
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Henry
Russell Louie Henry, 83, of Tallahassee, Fla., formerly of Dycusburg, died Nov. 22, 2013, at Seven Hills Health and Rehab Center in Tallahassee.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and assembly line worker at an automotive plant.
Henry is survived by a daughter, Kathy K. Henry of Florida; a brother, Jerry Henry of Eddyville; two sisters, Ramona Brasher of Marion and Shirley Winters of Murray; two grandchildren, Derick Hatler of Florida and Windy and husband Robert Grigsby of Monticello, Fla.; and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie L. Hall Henry; a sister, Mary Jane Watson; three brothers, Harold Henry, Jerald Henry, and Raymond Henry Jr.; and his parents, Reba Kennis and Raymond Henry.
Funeral servies will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to funeral hour Friday at the funeral home.
(Note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Please ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Eberle
Tina Louise Eberle, 44, of Marion died Nov. 21,2013, at Baptist Health Paducah.
She was a housewife.
Eberle is survived by a daughter, Julia Eberle of Marion; a son, David Eberle of Marion; her father, Robert Eberle; her step-mother, Eva Eberle of Burna; her mother, Geraldine Eberle of Marion; two sisters, Jessi Eberle of Grand Rivers and Suzzane Eberle of Marion; and four grandsons.
She was preceded in death by a brother.
Memorial services were Sunday at Main Street Missionary Baptist Church in Marion.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Croft
Casadeen Croft, 97, of Burna went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 23, 2013, at Salem Springlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a graduate of Lola High School, and together with her husband, John Lowery Croft, owned and operated the local telephone company for several years as well as Lola Gulf. They later ran Burna Gulf with their daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Sunnie Jim Belt.
Croft attended Hampton Methodist Church in Hampton.
She is survived by two children, Dwayne and wife Nancy Croft of Marion and Doris Croft Belt of Burna; three grandchildren, Teresa and husband Ronnie Beavers of Mexico, Janet and husband Larry McGregor of Burna and Jim and wife Lisa Belt of Burna; eight great-grandchildren, Ryan and wife Lisa Beavers, Jessica and husband Brian Penn, Molly Beavers, Chad and wife Jennifer McGregor, Sunni and husband Cody Ogg, Danielle and husband James Lane, Erica and husband Brandon Fondaw and Maranda and husband Drew Williams; nine great-great-grandchildren, Reyann, Raven, Chloe, Victoria, Caden, Mela, Karli, Reagan and Madden; and a special daughter-in-law, Jill Fay.
Croft was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Florence Suits; her beloved husband, John Lowery Croft; a grandson, Mark Dwayne Croft; and a son-in-law, Sunnie Jim Belt.
A celebration of her life was held Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Revs. Chuck Ladd and Mike Atkins officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services Auxiliary, 131 Hospital Dr., Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at www.BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Gass
Shirley Sue (Riley) Gass, 75, of Paducah, a native of Livingston County, died Nov. 25, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple. She graduated from Draughon’s Business College and retired from State Farm Insurance after 33 years of service.
Gass enjoyed dancing and playing slot machines. She was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan and loved watching her son, Kevin, drag race.
She is survived by a son, James Kevin and wife Kim Gass of Ledbetter; two sisters, Betty Joretta and husband Rubel Ramage of Paducah and Jackie Riley and husband Edward Doom of Burna; and many friends.
Gass was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Riley; a sister, Ann Wright; and her parents, J.V. “Tom” and Elizabeth Riley.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will follow in Hampton Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to: St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Shriners Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502-1204.
Condolences may also be left online at www.BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Daniels
Robert “Bob” M. Daniels, 73, of Tiline, formerly of Ada, Ohio, died Nov. 28, 2013, at his home with his family and best friend, Dewey Yates, by his side.
He fought a brave fight against cancer for several years.
Daniels was retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Amberjack (SS-522) submarine from 1958 to 1962. He was a member of Smithland United Methodist Church.
He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved watching University of Kentucky basketball with his wife at home, which they shared with their four-legged children, Sadie and Gracie. Daniels loved watching hummingbirds and deer from his rocking chair on the back porch and made sure there was always food for them when they came to visit. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Daniels is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mona Daniels; two stepdaughters, Lisa Dunaway and husband J.R. Maldonado and Lana and husband Timothy Houston; three grandchildren, Laken and husband Thomas Abernathy, Ethan Houston and Cole Houston; a great-grandchild, Caden Abernathy; and a brother, Ray Daniels.
He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Daniels; and his mother, Thelma Reeb-Daniels.
Funeral services with military honors were Monday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Pastor Brad Shuck officiating. Burial was in Adams Cemetery in Rock Creek, Ill.

Conger
Phillip Conger Jr., 85, of Earlington, formerly of Mexico, died Nov. 28, 2013, at Baptist Health Madisonville after a long illness.
He was born July 19, 1928, in Crittenden County. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired assembly line worker for Chrysler. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Conger is survived by his wife, Lena Canada Conger; four sons, Phillip Conger of Dawson Springs, Bruce Conger of Earlington, Bobby Conger of Fredonia and Mike Conger of Dittmer, Mo.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Charlie Ray Conger of Valparaiso, Ind.; a sister, Virginia Peek of Dycusburg; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nannie Elizabeth Holloman and Lemuel Phillip Conger; and two sisters, Lillian Mae Conger and Willa Belle Williamson.
Funeral services were Saturday at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Kealan Lamb officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Online condolences maybe left at MorgansFuneralHome.com.

Roach
Judith A. Roach, 73, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Nov. 16, 2013, in Florida.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Roach of St. Augustine; a daughter, Shannon Nazworth of St. Augustine; a son, Scott Macdonald of Houston; two grandchildren, Ryan and Cameron Nazworth; and her mother, Oma Lee Dixon of Marion.
Roach was preceded in death by her father, Coonie Dixon; and a brother, William Dixon.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Interment will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Nichols
Maranda Sue “Mandy” Robinson-Nichols, 41, of Marion died Nov. 29, 2013, at her home.
She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Scotty Nichols of Marion; a daughter, Kelsey Robinson of Marion; a son, Kenny Wayne Robinson of Marion; her mother, Gailya Tabor of Marion; and two sisters, Kimberley Hamby of Marion and Vickie Nichols of Dawson Springs.
She was preceded in death by her father, Douglas A. Tabor.
Funeral services were Monday at Seven Springs Baptist Church with interment in Frances Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Hackney
J.D. Hackney, 71, of Marion died Nov. 29, 2013, at his home in Marion.
He was a faithful viewer of Shepards Chapel Christian Television.
He is survived by three sons, Johnny and wife Karla Hackney of Marion, James and wife Selena Hackney of Marion and Danny Hodge of Louisville; four daughters, Kathy and husband Tom Fox of Utica, Ky.; Pam and husband Roy Todd of Marion, Linda and husband Scott Campbell of Rineyville, Ky., and Julie and husband Chris Crowdus of Morganfield; five sisters, Reba Riley of Burna, Irene Lynch of St. Louis, Gracie Stone of Marion, Betty Hunter of Marion and Phyllis Hodge of Marion; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jimi Hackney; his parents, Luther Dixon and Wilma Mae Hackney; four brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.

DECEMBER 2013

Simpson
H.F. Simpson, 82, of Marion died Dec. 1, 2013, at Baptist Health Madisonville.
He was an Army veteran. He had retired from the Kentucky Transpor-
tation Cabinet after 32 years of service and was a farmer. He was a member and deacon of Providence General Baptist Church.
Simpson is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joycedene Simpson of Marion; a son, Terry and wife Tanya Simpson of Marion; a daughter, Dianna and husband Dee Russom of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Margaret Thomas of Evansville, Ind.; a granddaughter, Kelsey Simpson of Marion; and a grandson, Travis and wife Tiffany Simpson of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Alma McDowell Simpson; a sister, Rosalie Boston; and a granddaughter, Sarah Simpson.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Bros. David Davis and Barry Cullen officiating. Burial was in Babb Cemetery.

Croft
L. Dwayne Croft, 80, of Marion died Dec. 1, 2013, at his home.
He was an Army veteran. He was a well-respected Marion businessman and owner of Dwayne’s Golf Carts. He loved camping, fishing, hunting and working with golf carts.
Croft is survived by his wife, Nancy Croft of Marion; two daughters, Teresa Beavers of Marion and Tamela McIntyre of Paducah; a sister, Doris Belt of Burna; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Casadeen Suits Croft; a son Mark Croft; and a beloved little dog, Lucky.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Ryan
Donald E. Ryan, 77, of Portage, Ind., a native of Crittenden County, died Dec. 1, 2013, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 22, 1936. He was a steelworker and a retiree of U.S. Steel. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 256 in Marion and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite of South Bend, Ind.
Ryan is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Ryan; a niece, Marvie Alvis of Marion; and a nephew, Steve Oates of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruthie and Richard Ryan; two brothers, Jerry Ryan and Danny Ryan; and a sister, Neta Oates.
There will be no services. A private burial of cremains will take place at Love Cemetery in Sheridan.
Rees Funeral Home in Portage was in charge of arrangements.

Edwards, 104
Ina Lois Edwards, 104, of Marion, died Dec. 7, 2013.
She was an active member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Marion.
She is survived by a son, Larry and wife Connie Edwards of Uniontown; two granddaughters, Tammie and husband Joe Fabianski of Warrensburg, N.Y., and Penny and husband Jim Smith of Sturgis; honorary granddaughters, Ashley Fenwick of Henderson and Tara Harris of Uniontown; a sister, Mildred Cullen of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Edwards, who died on Dec. 20, 1984; her parents, John and Rosa Harden; two sisters; and three brothers.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Rosebud Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Hamilton
Mike Hamilton, 46, of Marion died Dec. 3, 2013, at the Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton.
He was the chief custodian at Crittenden County Elementary School and was a member of the Western Kentucky Conference Football Officials Association and the 2nd Region Basketball and Softball associations. He was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Hamilton is survived by his wife, Margie Hamilton of Marion; a son, Michael R. and wife Sara Hamilton of Sturgis; his father, John Hamilton of Marion; three brothers, Bill Hamilton of Olathe, Kan.; Benny Hamilton of Kevil and Randy Hamilton of Eudora, Kan.; a sister, Michelle Berry of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Hamilton.

Heady
JoAnna Lynn Binkley Heady, 49, of Marion died Dec. 8, 2013, at her home.
She is survived by her father, Marion Doug Binkley of Marion; three sons, Shawn and wife Lisa Holeman of Marion, Kyle and wife Scoti Jones of Marion and Gavin Heady of Marion; a daughter, Darci Driver of Marion; and eight grandchildren.
Heady was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Jean Binkley.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

Kirk
Bobby Glenn Kirk, 76, of Salem died Dec. 10, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
He was a farmer and served for 28 years with the U.S. Department of Agriculture community and Livingston County committees. He was a member of Loveless Chapel Pentecostal Church.
Kirk is survived by his wife of 51 years, Thelma Kirk; a son, Tony and wife Cindy Kirk of Salem; a sister, Betty Travis of Marion; a granddaughter, Micaela and husband B.J. Walls of Salem; a great-granddaughter, Bailee Walls; and a niece, Tanya Milam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Carmen Singleton Kirk.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Revs. Wayne Hunt and Tim Fouts officiating. Burial will follow in Loveless Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Loveless Chapel Cemetery, c/o Thelma Kirk, 2028 U.S. 60 E., Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at www.BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Gross
Mary L. Gross, 83, of Fredonia died Dec. 5, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
She was a member of Frances Presbyterian Church.
Gross is survived by a daughter, Barbara Lynn Gross of Fredonia; two stepdaughters, Mary Lou Spindler of Marion and Theresa Ruth Baker of Dyersburg, Tenn.; a sister, Shirley Marie Rushing of Eddyville; eight grandchildren, Danny Spindler, Scott Spindler, Terrence Spindler, Micheal D. Spindler, Michelle Schroeder, Adam Baker, Tammy Wagoner and Maggie Tipton; 17 foster-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, Daniel Spindler, Ruth Spindler, Jeff Skiba, Brian Skiba, Kyler Spindler, Brison Spindler, Tristan Spindler, Mike Spindler, Nicole Spindler, Andrew Schroeder, Christopher Schroeder, Daniel Schroeder, Madison Wagoner, Jaxon Wagoner and Brandon Tipton; seven great-foster-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters, Emily Rose Doran and Serenity Isabelle Skiba; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Gross; a stepson, William Harold Gross; her parents, Fred Harold and Louise Steller; and a sister.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Frances Cemetery.

Staab
Maggie Nell Holloman Staab, 75, of Greeley, Colo., a native of Crittenden County, died Dec. 3, 2013, at Hospice of Northern Colorado.
Staab is survived by her husband of 48 years, Eugene Staab of Greeley; a son, Dr. Michael and wife Brenda Staab of Littleton, Colo.; a daughter, Pamela and husband Gary Page of Falcon, Colo.; two sisters, Kuma Little and Mary Lena Belt, both of Kentucky; and two brothers, James Holloman and Roger Holloman, both of Kentucky; four grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva Lynn and Virgil Holloman; and a brother, Doyle Holloman.
Funeral services were Monday at Adamson Chapel in Greeley with interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.
Condolences may be sent to the family at Adamson
Chapels.com.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

George
James Edward George, 81, of Salem died Dec. 13, 2013, at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa.
He was a retiree of the United Mine Workers of America, a member of Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church and attended Maranatha Baptist Church.
George is survived by a son, David and wife Tracy George of Grand Rivers; two stepdaughters, Kathy and husband Doug Curnel of Marion and Betty and husband Sammie Belt of Smithland; a stepson, Everett Curry of Marion; four sisters, Juanita Fraley of Salem, Lucy Gibson of Wayneville, N.C., Hazel Browning of Madisonville and Freda Watson of Marion; a brother, Tom George of Marion; a grandson; eight step-grandchildren; 11 step-
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lovine George; a stepson, Bobby Curry; two sisters; a brother; and his parents, Bull Edward and Juanita Pearl George.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Wathen
Virginia Brandstetter Wathen, 91, of Livingston County died Dec. 16, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She attended Salt and Light Community Church.
Wathen is survived by a daughter, Linda Slayden Hyers; her husband, Dale of Louisville; two sisters, Velma Dunning and Frankie DeTroy; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Delilah Parks LeVan; a son, Charles Franklin Slayden; two sisters, Marie Rose and Geneva Fleming; and a brother, Wayne LeVan.
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Jarry Merritt officiating. Burial will follow in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dyer Hill Baptist Church and Salt and Light Community Church.
Condolences may be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Williamson
Christine Williamson, 83, of Marion died Dec. 14, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a housewife and member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Williamson is survived by five daughters, Sharon Driver of Princeton, Bonnie Belt of Marion, Norma Guess of Marion, Doris Jones of Fredonia and Lois Gregory of Marion; two sons, Kenneth Williamson of Marion and Keith Williamson of Marion; two sisters, Linda Brown of Marion and Dolly James of Marion; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Williamson; her parents, Charlie and Mary Peek Walker; several brothers and sisters; and a grandson.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mexico Cemetery.

Macha
Linda Macha, 66, of Murray died Dec. 16, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was born in McCracken County on Oct. 15, 1947. She worked as the planning assistant for the City of Murray for 14 years before retiring and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Macha is survived by a daughter, Heather Macha of Murray; and a son, David Macha of Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Roger Macha; and her parents, John and Edna Quertermous Ringstaff.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at J.H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray with Bros. John Sheppard and Phillip Bazzell officiating. Burial will follow in Murray City Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to: Autism Society, 4340 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Online condolences can be made at, TheJHChurchillFuneralHome.com

Agent
Thomas Agent, 78, of Providence, a native of Crittenden County, died Dec. 13, 2013, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Crittenden County. He attended Enon General Baptist Church.
Agent is survived by his wife of 19 years, Geraldine Miller Agent; five daughters, Glenda King of Russell Springs, Ky., Shelia, Linda and Tammy, all of Indiana, and Rene Hollis of Manitou; a son, Bruce Agent of Tennessee; two sisters, Shirley Hackney of Marion and Carolyn of California; a half-sister, Faye Baker of Salem; two brothers, C.L. Agent of Madisonville and Jerry Agent of Marion; a half-brother, Denny Harris of Salem; three stepbrothers, Denny Harris of Salem, Billy Wayne Harris of Indiana and Robert Harris of Indiana; three stepsisters, Viola Miller of Indiana, Erma Jay of Salem and Evelyn of Arizona; three grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons; two sisters; a grandson; and his parents, Claude and Estelle Byford Agent.
Funeral services were Monday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Gary Hall officiating. Burial was in West Lawn Cemetery in Hanson.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
BarnettStrother.com.

Bradford
Betty Lou Bradford, 80, of Marion died Dec. 12, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion.
Bradford is survived by two daughters, Carla Bunger of Marion and Carol Martin of Morganton, N.C.; two sisters, Velda Damron of Marion and Colleen Millikan of Princeton; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rudell Browning; her second husband, Edwin Bradford; two children, David Lucas and Enie Lucas; a great-grandson, Jacob Gilland; her parents, Carl and Lila Damron; and a brother.
Funeral services are were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Hackney
Shirley Joan Hackney, 76, of Marion died Dec. 16, 2013, at her home.
She is survived by five sons, Dean Hackney of Ledbetter, Ronnie Hackney of Smithland, Clark Hackney of Marion, Eddie Hackney of Marion and Joey Hackney of Marion; five daughters, Sharon Tinsley of Marion, Penny Garrett of Morganfield, Diann Shuecraft of Marion, Donita James of Marion and Jeanette Doom of Marion; six brothers, Claude Agent of Madisonville, Jerry Agent of Marion, Robert Harris of Morocco, Ind., Billy Wayne Harris of Morocco, Tommy Harris of Salem and Denny Harris of Salem; five sisters, Carolyn Mendez of Oakland, Calif,, Viola Miller of Morocco, Evelyn Orenduff of Tuscon, Ariz., Faye Baker of Salem and Erma Springs of Salem; 31 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Hackney; a son, Allen Hackney; her parents, Claude and Estelle Agent; her stepfather, Ules Harris; two brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Nichols
Nancy Martha Cook Nichols, 88, of Princeton, formerly of Dawson Springs, died Dec. 27, 2013, at Princeton Health & Rehab.
She was a 1941 graduate of Dawson Springs High School and worked at Potter & Brumfield Inc. in Marion. She was a member of New Hope General Baptist Church.
Nichols is survived by a daughter, Amelia Ann and husband Joe Farthing of Sturgis; a son, Elliotte Earl “Butch” and wife Rebecca Jackson of Utica, Ky.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Rosa Robinson Cook; her first husband, Elliotte Earl Jackson; her second husband, Clarence Nichols; and a grandson, David Elliotte Jackson.
Funeral services were Dec. 31 at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs with Rev. Roger Waters officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery in Dawson Springs.

Hunt
Elizabeth Gustine "Gus" Hunt, 75, of Marion died Dec. 31, 2013, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion.
She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion, Crittenden Health Systems Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Hunt is survived by her husband, Marvin Hunt of Marion; two sons, Mike Hunt of Fredonia and Van Hunt of Marion; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ragon and Elizabeth Browning; and a brother.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
Donations may be made to: CHS Auxiliary, c/o Sandra Gilbert, 520 Gum St., Marion, KY 42064.

Butler
Bertha Butler, 89, of Marshall, Mich., formerly of Marion, died Dec. 30, 2013, in Michigan.
She is survived by her husband, Milton Y. Butler of Marshall; a daughter, Jeanette Butler of Brownstown, Mich.; a grandson, Klodian Butler of Brownstown; and a sister, Lillie Webber of Royal, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer H. and Adelaide Rice; and a son, Melton Butler.
Graveside services were Saturday at Mapleview Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Coleman
Betty Jo Davidson Coleman, 82, formerly of Salem, Marion and Morganfield, died Dec. 25, 2013, at Palm Valley Rehabilitation Center in Goodyear, Ariz.
She was born in Livingston County in 1931, moved to Marion and then to Phoenix in 1958. She moved back to Kentucky with her husband in 1981. She worked for several years at a Hallmark store, The Paper Doll, and then as a deputy jailer at the Union County Jail. She then moved back to Phoenix with her husband in 2006.
Coleman is survived by two sons, Charles “Charlie” and wife Loraine Coleman of Goodyear and Larry Coleman of Goodyear; a daughter, Sherri and husband Steve of Houston; nine grandchildren; a brother, Teddy and wife Glenda Davidson of Riverside, Calif.; two brothers-in-law, Otis Millikan of Marion and Bobby and wife Shirley Coleman; a sister-in-law, Linda Welborn; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Coleman; a daughter, Diane Anderson; a granddaughter, Michele Brown; a great-grandson, Kamdyn Caton; her parents, Ace and Verna Gibbs Davidson; and three siblings, Helen Nunn, Glen “Ace” Davidson and Sue Millikan.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Graveside services will follow at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Shuecraft
Allie "Kevin" Shuecraft, 52, of Marion died Dec. 17, 2013, at Baptist Health Paducah.
He is survived by his wife, Diann Shuecraft of Marion; two stepdaughters, Tammy Lemon of Kuttawa and Amanda Little of Marion; four sisters, Sonya Brantley of Kuttawa, Wyetha and husband John Wood of Princeton, Marquita and husband Doug Miller of Bowling Green and Yolanda and husband Dan Shuecraft Paducah; two brothers, Denzil and wife Carolyn Shuecraft of Salem and Wesley and wife Marcy Shuecraft of Salem; six grandchildren, Brittany Lemon, Dusty Lemon, Jaydon Cotton, Dakota Little, Allie Little and Kodi Fox.
Shuecraft was preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Venetta Shuecraft.
Funeral services were Dec. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Mills
Gerald Louis "Jerry" Mills, 64, of Benton, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 25, 2013, at his home.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was retired from the United Mine Workers of America and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Mills is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mills of Benton; a son, Jamey Mills of Paducah; a daughter, Susana Henry of Marion; three brothers, Donald "Donnie" Mills of Dawson Springs, William "Billy" Mills of Bowling Green and Hank Mills of Dawson Springs; three sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Boyd of Robinson, Ill., Laura Smith of Dawson Springs and Elisa Nielson of Louisville; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Fred and Martha Mills; and a brother, Tom Mills.
Memorial services were Dec. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Bunger
Donald Eugene Bunger Jr., 59, of Marion, died Dec. 18, 2013, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Bunger of Marion; two sons, Brad Bunger of Bowling Green and Adam Bunger of Bowling Green; a brother, Darryl Bunger of Covington; a sister, Debbie Bunger of Covington; two stepchildren, Ellen Frazer of Marion and Luke Frazer of Marion; a brother-in-law, Todd Lucas of Marion; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. and Betty Bunger Sr.; and a grandson.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Hall
Jack Hall, 88, of Marion died Dec. 23, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Hall is survived by two sons, David Hall of Nebo and Joe Hall of Marion; a sister, Helen Clark of Henderson; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Hall; and a son, Jim Hall.
Graveside services were Dec. 27 at Union Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Ward
Naomi Patton Ward, 91, a native of Crittenden County, died Dec. 23, 2013.
She was born Dec. 27, 1921, in the Frances community. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and White Shrine. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Ward is survived by her loving children: a son, Timothy and wife Barbara Ward of Portage, Ind.; a daughter, Darlene Ward of Noblesville, Ind.; three grandchildren, Justin, Tracy and Genna; three great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cooper and Callen; and many other loving family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Newton Ward; her parents, Moses and Polly F. Travis Patton; and six siblings, Collin and Carlton Patton, Gladys Harris, Velda Turley, Dukelea Brown and Puella Brasher.
Funeral services were Dec. 30 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

Rushing
Elvis Rushing, 51, of Eddyville died Dec. 19, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Chicago after a short illness.
He was a disabled veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion.
Rushing is survived by his fiancé, Opal Hammonds of Eddyville; a son, Austin Rushing of Paducah; a daughter, Sharee Rushing of Eddyville; his mother, June Connor Rushing of Princeton; five brothers, Jimmy Rushing of Marshall County, Mike Rushing of Caldwell County, David Rushing of Crittenden County, Billy Rushing of Evansville, Ind., and Jeff Rushing of South Carolina; and a sister, Kathy Ramey of Caldwell County.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Marshall Rushing; and a sister, Dorothy Knapp.
Funeral services were Dec. 22 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Roger Waters officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery. Graveside military honors were provided.
Online condolences may be sent at MorgansFuneralHome.com.

McCabe
Virginia K. Wilson McCabe, 92, of Chandler, Ind., formerly of Marion, died Dec. 29, 2013, at Hamilton Pointe Village in Newburgh, Ind.
She was of the Presbyterian faith.
McCabe is survived by two daughters, Judith and husband Harry Wilder of Chandler and Linda and husband Randy Clary of Henderson; two sons, Michael and wife Susan Newcom of Fort Worth, Texas, and Steven Newcom of Ashland, Tenn.; three stepdaughters, Wanda Boarman of Evansville, Ind., Onita and husband Larry Fitzgerald of Evansville and Sue Allen of Evansville; a stepson, Kenneth and wife Barbara McCabe of Ellington, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Susan Heese of Grand Junction, Colo.; a brother-in-law, Gene and wife Sug Williams of Bunker, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver McCabe; a stepson, Den McCabe; a grandson, Kevin McCabe; a sister, Elizabeth Boyd; and her parents, Calvin and Gladys Wilson.
Funeral services were Dec. 31 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Repton Cemetery.

Singleton
Ronald Keith Singleton, 72, of Lola died Dec. 29, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of Carrsville Masonic Lodge and attended Carrsville Pentocostal Church.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Raye Singleton of Lola; two daughters, Jane Elizabeth Powell of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Susan D. Singleton of Lola; and a grandson, Jacob Powell of Murfreesboro.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil L. and Sue Elaine Singleton.
Memorial services were Dec. 31 at Carrsville Pentocostal Church.
Donations may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Meek
William Alex Meek Jr., 74, of La Vergne, Tenn., died Dec. 17, 2013.
He was born June 19, 1939, in Montgomery County, Tenn. He attended Concord Community Church in Brentwood, Tenn., and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Meek is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Meek of La Vergne; three daughters, Donna and husband Rick Effinger of Evansville, Ind., Teresa Meek of Hendersonville, N.C., and Marianne Totin of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, William and Lisa Meek III of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Patrick Meek of Clarksville, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Iner Bright Meek; two brothers, Ryman Mitchell and Joe “Mickey” Mitchell; and two sisters, Ruby Kanagy and Francis Zoeller.
A celebration of life service was held Dec. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Mathis
Dr. Howard Winston Mathis, 71, of Salem died Dec. 30, 2013, at his home.
He was a graduate of North Marshall County High School; Murray State University, where he received his bachelor of arts degree; and the Southern School of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., were he received his doctorate degree.
Mathis was a lifetime member of the Kentucky Optometric Association; the American Optometric Association; Crittenden County Lions Club; and was on the board of directors of the Crittenden and Livingston County health departments.
He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and owned and operated his own private optometry practice in Marion for more than 40 years.
Mathis is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marcella Mathis of Salem; a stepdaughter, Felicia and husband Rudy Belcher of Henderson; a sister, Wanda Sue Melton of Salem; two grandchildren, Megan Belcher of Henderson and Kris (John) Belcher of Evansville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Winston Mathis Sr. and Ada Rountree Mathis.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Revs. Chuck Ellis and John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services Auxiliary, 131 Hospital Dr., Salem, KY 42078; or Mary Hall-Ruddiman Canine Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.
Condolences may also be left online at BoydFuneralDirectors.com.

McDowell
Michael Allen McDowell, 60, of Marion died Dec. 31, 2013, at his home.
He was a truck driver.
McDowell is survived by his wife, Zelda McDowell of Marion; a son, Shane McDowell of Merritt Island, Fla.; a daughter, Amanda Louise Little of Marion; and four brothers, Perry McDowell, Mark McDowell, David McDowell and Wayne McDowell, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Alma Escue McDowell; and a son, Joey Lee McDowell.
Funeral services were Friday at Harvest House Church in Crittenden County with burial in Crowell Cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.