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DECEMBER 25, 2003 ISSUE

Stone
MARION, Ky. ­ David Kent Stone, 45, died Dec. 21, 2003 at his home.
He is survived by a daughter, Jessica Watson of Salem; two sons, Jacob Stone and Woody Stone, both of Marion.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Tony Perryman will officiate. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Hunter
SALEM, Ky. ­ William B. Hunter, 63, died Dec. 21, 2003 at his home.
Funeral services were held Dec. 23 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Loyd Harris officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Laura Ann Whitt of Marion; a son, Richard Reed of Salem; two half brothers, Elvis Null and J.B. Null, both of Marion; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas B. and Null Hunter; and one brother.

Byard
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Wallace Byard, 90, died Dec. 18, 2003 at Caldwell County Hospital. He was retired from Cumberland Manufacturing and was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are a son, Richard Byard of Marion; three daughters, Zora Thomason and Betty Deboe, both of Princeton, and Sarah Ann Hanvey of Caldwell County; a sister, Adell Duckworth of Greenville, Texas; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were held Dec. 21 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Holeman and Bill Williams officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Hunt
Funeral services for James Denzil "Dink" Hunt, 81, of Marion, were held Dec. 24, 2003 at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Gary McAbee officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Hunt died Dec. 21. He was employed by Kentucky Utilities for 40 years, serving in Earlington then as manager of the Marion office. He was district manager in Dawson Springs and later in Greenville before retiring in 1987.
He was a member of the Greenville First Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 50 years. He was ordained in Earlington in 1953 and was a 50-year Mason. He was past president of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, a past member of the Crittenden Hospital Board of Directors and the Marion City Council. He served on the Pennyroyal Mental Health Board where he received an outstanding service award at his retirement and served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years in World War II.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Virginia Hunt of Greenville; a son, Stephen D. Hunt of Marion; and one granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Life Center of First Baptist Church in Greenville or to the American Cancer Society.

Shewmaker
Funeral services for Ruby Shewmaker, 98, of Marion, were held Dec. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Williams and Pastor Joe Blagg officiated. Burial was in Love Cemetery.
Shewmaker died Dec. 18 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of New Covenant of Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by a sister; and five brothers. Her parents were Marion E. Shewmaker and Lula Martin Shewmaker.

Toth
SALEM, Ky. ­ Beulah C. Toth, 97, died Dec. 22, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. Graveside services will be held Dec. 27, 2003 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating.
Surviving are a granddaughter, Margie Patterson Lake; a great-grandson; and two great-great-grandchildren, all of Monroe, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Albert Patterson, Sr. and John Toth; and a son, James Albert Patterson, Jr.. Her parents were Raymond and Maggie Belt.

Coffield
Venna L. Coffield, 98, of Marion, died Dec. 16, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church, was a graduate of West Kentucky State College in Frankfort and taught school in Crittenden County for 41 years.
Surviving are two nieces, Gladys Joseph of Washington, D.C., and Doris Buckley of Springfield, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Lenna Coffield.
Funeral services were Dec. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Dottie Bacon officiating. Burial was in Lewis Cemetery.

Starnes
JACKSONVILLE, Miss. ­ Albert Walker Starnes, Sr., 67, died Dec. 18, 2003.
He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Postal Service and was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #4548.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Judi Starnes of Jacksonville; a son, Al Starnes of Marion; four daughters, Debbie Crum, Karen Reed, Kay Baize and Billie Jo Loftus; a step-sister Roberta Cates; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Dec. 20, in the chapel of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.

Walton
Funeral services for Catherine Walton, 67, of Marion, were held Dec. 22, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Phillips officiated. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.
Walton was a member of New Life Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Andy Walton of Marion and Roger Dale Walton of Paducah; a daughter, Betty L. Stone of Marion; three sisters, Minnie Lane of Marion, Dorothy Henson of Marion and Grace Wyatt of Jefferson, Ind.; a brother, Delmer Riley of Marion; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Travis
Shirley Travis, 81, of Marion, died Dec. 15, 2003 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Pacific, Mo. Funeral services were Dec. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Linda Martin of Marion and Clara Nance of Pacific, Mo.; two sisters, Lucille Ainsworth of Moffat, Colo., and Lois Self of McMinniville, Tenn.; a brother, Frank Melton of Martinez, Ga.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Mildred Ruth Melton.

Featherston
TAYLOR, Texas ­ Barbara Lou Featherston, 75, formerly of Mexico, Ky., died Dec. 15, 2003 at her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Taylor, Texas.
Survivors include her husband, Billy R. Featherston of Taylor; three sons, Billy R. Featherston, Jr., of Buchanan Dam, Texas, Robert Bruce Featherston of California and Ronald Brian Featherston of Minnesota; and several grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Christine Tabor.
Funeral services will be held Dec. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Archie Brock officiating. Burial will be in Mexico Cemetery.

Skees
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Louise C. Skees, 66, died Dec. 11, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a housewife and member of Gospel Temple Pentecostal Church in Princeton.
Funeral services were held Dec. 15 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Bro. Mark Engler and Bro. Denzil Sizemore officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Skees is survived by her husband, James M. Skees; two sons, Timmy Myers of Henderson and Michael Skees of Mexico; two daughters, Rachel Wilson and Libby Myers, both of Princeton; a brother, Rex McDaniel of Princeton; three sisters, Gertrude Gray, Jean Dorris and Christine Potter, all of Princeton; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, James Roy Myers; a daughter, Becky Walls; a great-grandson, Logan Murphy; three brothers, Russell McDaniel, Charles McDaniel and Louard McDaniel; and three sisters, Myrtle Gillian, Tyline Moore and Arnella Gillian. Her parents were Cordie Cook and Camella Jones McDaniel.

Gipson-Stoner
CHEYENNE, Wyo. ­ Susan Denise "Toni" Gipson-Stoner, 38, died Dec. 7, 2003 at United Medical Center-West.
She was born in Marion and had lived in Cheyenne for eight years.
She is survived by a daughter, Devin Lewis; her father, Stanley Gipson; her mother, Marilyn Shewmaker; two brothers, Michael Gipson and Greg Gipson; and a sister Loetta Sill, all of Kentucky.
Cremation took place through Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes in Cheyenne.

Bass
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Encil Bass, 78, of Smithland, died Dec. 10, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital. He was an Army veteran serving in World War I.
Survivors include a brother, Carl L. Bass of Bandana, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie J. Bass and Mattie L. Cook Bass; and two brothers, Willie T. Bas and Lonnie Hodge.
A memorial service was held Dec. 12 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Burial was in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.

Walker
Orbie K. Walker, 85, of Marion, died Dec. 4, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Baker Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Thelma Newcom and Della Mae Thomas, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Brown Walker; and his parents, John T. and Clara Walker.
Graveside services were held Dec. 6 at Rosebud Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Jimmy Cowan officiating. Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home.

Keith
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. ­ Florence Keith, 64, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 2, 2003 at Three Rivers Healthcare North. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in McMican Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Keith of Poplar Bluff; a son, Steven Keith of Poplar Bluff; four brothers, Elmer and Dennis Holloman, both of Marion; Willie Holloman of Hammond, Ind., and Joe Holloman of Poplar Bluff; three sisters, Shelby Fritts and Jerri Curry, both of Poplar Bluff; and Betty Corley of Marion; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lorene Holloman.

Hunt
Marvin Hunt, 66, of Marion, died Dec. 1, 2003 at West Kentucky Veteran's Center in Hanson. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Hunt; a stepdaughter, Shannon Stout; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hunt; and his father, Eston "Buck" Hunt.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
O'Nan
Betty O'Nan, 75, of Marion, formerly of Booneville, Ind., died Nov. 29, 2003 at her home. She was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church, the Crittenden County Hospital Auxiliary and was a retired farmer and licensed beautician.
She is survived by three sons, Jimmy "Ree" O'Nan of Burna, David O'Nan of Salem and Jon O'Nan of Lola; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. O'Nan; a sister; a brother; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Miller.
Graveside services were held Dec. 2 at Hackelman Cemetery in Reo, Ind., with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Arrangements were handled by Boyd Funeral Home.

Gipson
Funeral services for Robert Henry Gipson, 78, of Marion, were held Dec. 3, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Faughn officiated. Burial was in Love Cemetery.
Gipson died Nov. 30 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of Marion Church of God. He served the U.S. Army in World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Shelby Gipson of Marion; two sons, Rickey Wayne Gipson and Ronald Wade Gipson, both of Marion; a daughter, Barbara Jo Gipson of Marion; a brother, George Gipson of Marion and several nieces and nephews.

Guess
SALEM, Ky. ­ Mary E. Guess, 87, died Nov. 27, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie Guess of Burna; and a daughter, Janetta Jackson of Burna; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse A. Guess; a daughter, Lona M. Peck; a son, Jesse R. Guess; and her parents, Francis M. and Addie Duncan Doom.
Graveside services were held Nov. 29 at Loveless Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Roger Holloman officiating.

Phelps
Betty Lou Phelps, 70, of Marion, died Nov. 26, 2003 at her home. Funeral services were Nov. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Bob Phelps of Evansville; two daughters, Brenda Phelps of Portage, Ind., and Debra Graham of Tell City, Ind.; two sisters, Sara Ritzert and Wanda Jones, both of Evansville; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl "Eulls" Phelps.

Lloyd
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ Services for Nellie Ryan Lloyd, 92, formerly of Salem, were held Nov. 22, 2003 at Boone Funeral Home in Evansville with entombment in Park Lawn Mausoleum-Georgian Chapel in Evansville.
Lloyd died Nov. 19 at Woodland Convalescent Center in Newburg. She was born in Livingston County, attended Salem High School and graduated from Western Kentucky Teachers College in 1933 before teaching for a few years in Livingston County.
She is survived by two sons, John B. Lloyd of Newburg, Ind., and Robert Lee Lloyd of Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Sandra Thompson of Evansville; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lloyd; and a brother, Joseph B. Ryan, Jr. Her parents were Joseph Burnett Ryan, Sr., and Jennie Parker Ryan.

Hurley
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Don Ray Hurley, 57, died Nov. 21, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital. He died as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident near Hampton.
He was a member of Local 181 Operating Engineers of Paducah.
Funeral services were held Nov. 24 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Hurley officiating. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Peggy McDowell Hurley of Smithland; a son, Nick Hurley of Burna; a daughter, Jina Whyte of Smithland; his mother, Mildred Hurley of Carrsville; two brothers, Deon Hurley and Dwayne Hurley, both of Carrsville; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Devenous Hurley.

Ingala
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Josephine Ingala, 88, died Nov. 22, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. No local services are planned. Burial was in Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, NY. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas Ingala of Salem and Joseph Ingala of Springhill, Fla.; a brother, Michael Cowell of Brooklyn, NY; four sisters, Rose Crino of Hampton Bays, NY, Jeanne Tedesco of Florida, Margie Coluzzi of Staton Island, NY and Millie Johnson of California; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters; a brother; her husband, Anthony Ingala; and her parents, Joseph and Antonia Zaxarro Cowell.

Drake
Anna Drake, 67, of Marion, died Nov. 20, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. Graveside services were held Nov. 23 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Debbie Carter and Melissa Drake, both of Marion; a son, Danny Drake of Marion; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus "Buddy" Drake; a brother; a sister; and her parents Walter and Osie Watson.

Lynn
Daniel J. Lynn, 88, of Marion, died Nov. 21, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of Hurricane Church.
Funeral services were Nov. 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Danny J. Lynn of Marion; a daughter, Anna Duncan of Marion; two brothers, Richard Lynn of Evansville and James Lynn of Hopkinsville; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Belva Fern Lynn; and three sisters.

Boone
Daniel M. Boone, 84, of Marion, died Nov. 18, 2003 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Ill. He was a member of VFW and Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Alderdice of Eddyville and Elaine Stalion of Marion; a son, Danny Boone of Marion; two brothers, James Boone of Marion and William Boone of Irving, Texas; a sister, Rebecca Wilson of Owensboro; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Boone; and a great-grandchild. His parents were W.O. and Lola Boone.
Funeral services are Nov. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial will be in Piney Fork Cemetery.

Clement
Cleta Lee Clement,93, of Marion, died Nov. 15, 2003 at her home. She was a member of Crayne U.S.A. Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Gwendolyn York of Fredonia; a stepdaughter, Janet Pfipsen of Fort Collins Colo.; a sister, Marguerite Campbell of St. Petersburg, Fla; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Nov. 18 at Chapel Hill Cemetery with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Grimes
Vivian Grimes, 84, of Marion, died Nov. 15, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.
She is survived by a son, J.D. Grimes of Marion; a daughter, Jessica Wyatt of Marion; and one grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse W. Grimes; and two great-grandsons Joshua and Noah Grimes.
Funeral services were held Nov. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Baker officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Owen
CENTRALIA, Ill. ­ Funeral services for Eva M. Owen, 80, were held Nov. 16, 2003 at Irvin Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Redfern officiating. Burial was in Doom Chapel Cemetery in Eddyville.
Owen was a member of Eternity Baptist Church and the church's senior group.
She is survived by two sons, Danny Owen of Centralia and Rev. Charles Owen of Louisville; two daughters, Donna Redfern of Pontoon Beach, Ill., and Rhonda Gifford of Harrisburg, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Owen. The couple married in Marion in 1940. Her parents were Perce and Etta Asbridge Travis.

Driver
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Wilma Driver, 85, formerly of Fredonia, died Nov. 11, 2003 at Riversbend Retirement Center. Funeral services were Nov. 14 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Willard Walls and Rev. Harold Craven officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
She was a member of Fredonia Pentecostal Church in Fredonia.
She is survived by two sons, Johnny Driver and Leroy Driver, both of Fredonia; four daughters, Barbara Jackson and Carrie Stoltenburg, both of Eddyville, Velda Johnson of Princeton and Delores Frost of Fredonia; 25 grandchildren; and 47 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenzie Driver; a son, James Driver; two daughters, Venita Driver and Pearl Driver; four brothers, Bill Meeks, Eugene Meeks, Carlton Meeks and Jesse Meeks; a sister, Willine Fraliex; and two grandsons, David Wayne Driver and Tony Frost.

Travis
Opal Travis, 89, of Marion, died Nov. 5, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church and attended Glendale Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Etoy Travis of Marion; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Travis and a son, Donald A. "Buck" Travis.
Funeral services were Nov. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064; or to Salem Springlake Care Center, 509 N. Hayden Ave., Salem, KY 42078.

Russell
Morris Russell, 84, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 1, 2003 at Glenwood Hospital in Louisiana. He was a member of Rosebud United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Vahona Evona Hibbard of West Monroe, La., and Joyce Ann Groves of Springfield, Tenn.; a son, Carroll Raymond Russell of Salem; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Dell Russell; two sons, Darrell Wayne Russell and Harold Gene Russell; two infant children; two brothers; and his parents, Terril and Osee Lynn Russell.
Funeral services were held Nov. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Winders officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Winders
Harrisburg, IL. ­ Velda Irene Winders, 90, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 1, 2003 at Carrier Mills Nursing Home. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion and the local chapter of Eastern Star.
Surviving are a son, Fred Winders of Harrisburg, IL.; a daughter, Sonja Dixon of Hopkinsville; a brother, Lester Brantley Jr. of Eaton Rapids, Mich.; two sisters, Coleene Gass of Haslet, Mich. and Evelyn Day of Marion; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Winders; a daughter, Charlotte Winders; and her parents, Lester and Nonie Brantley.
Funeral services were held Nov. 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Dixon and Bishop David Jones officiating. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery.

Winstead
Imogene Winstead, 91, of Marion, died Oct. 30, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member and pianist/organist and Sunday school teacher for several years at Mexico Baptist Church, and retired teacher from Crittenden County School System.
Surviving are one son, Bill Winstead of Cincinnati, Ohio; and several nieces.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 31 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Burdon and Rev. Archie Brock officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery

Russell
Morris Russell, 84, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 1, 2003 at Glenwood Hospital in Louisiana. He was a member of Rosebud United Methodist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Vahona Evona Hibbard of West Monroe, La., and Joyce Ann Groves of Springfield, Tenn.; a son, Carroll Raymond Russell of Salem; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Dell Russell; two sons, Darrell Wayne Russell and Harold Gene Russell; two infant children; two brothers; and his parents, Terril and Floretts Osee Lynn Russell.
Funeral services were held Nov. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Winders officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Benedict
Mary Jane Benedict, formerly Mary Jane Perryman, 80, died Oct. 17, 2003.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Herbert Perryman; and a sister, Jo.
Funeral services were Oct. 25 in Glendale, Arizona.

Hall
JOY, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Mary Hall, 82, will be held Nov. 6, 200e at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Lee and Rev. Paul Bogard officiating. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.
Hall died Nov. 4 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Lloyd Hall of Joy; two sons, Billy Ray Hall and Robbie Hall, both of Joy; a daughter, Marie Hall Patterson of Paducah; two sisters, Irene Robinson of Illinois and Faye Robins of North Carolina; three brothers, Hugh Adams of Texas, Clifton Adams and Dwight Adams, both of Salem, Ill.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Odene Adams; and her parents, Frank and Nellie Jennings Adams.

OCTOBER 30, 2003 ISSUE
Orenduff
Deborah A. Orenduff, 52, of Marion, died Oct. 26, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Orenduff of Marion; two brothers, David Bennett of Leesburg, Fla., and Keith Bennett of Bishopville, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jo Manley; three brothers, Eddie Bennett, Ronnie Bennett and Donald "Buddy" Bennett; and her parents, Harold and Edwina Bennett.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Faughn
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Timmy Faughn, 51, died Oct. 27, 2003 at his home after a long illness. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Littlefield Faughn; his parents, Dale and Virginia Faughn; two sons, Chad Faughn of Fredonia and Heath Faughn of Marion; a daughter, Nicole Faughn at home; five brothers, Phillip Faughn of Dixon, Steve Faughn of Marion, Nathan Faughn, Mark Faughn and Paul Faughn, all of Caldwell County; and a sister, Ruth McClure of Caldwell County.
Funeral services were held Oct. 28 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Cummins and Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Pennyroyal Hospice, Inc., 1821 E. 9th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

Sale
LUTZ, Fla.- Richard L. "Dick" Sale, 68, died Oct. 17, 2003 at his home. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was the owner of a State Farm Insurance Agency in Temple Terrace for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Sale of Lutz, Fla.; two sons, Kenneth A. Sale of Lutz, and Steven E. Sale of Land O' Lakes, Fla.; a daughter, Melanie Hagan of Philadelphia, Penn.; two stepchildren, Terri Burgess and Stephan Burgess; six grandchildren; four sisters, Fitz Simmons of Louisville, Pat Jones of Sturgis, Mary Rieherd of Glasgow and Virginia Welch of Landcaster, Calif.; three brothers, Homer Sale of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Carl A. Sale of Lexington and Gordan A. Sale of Paris, Ky.
Funeral services were held at Loyless Funeral Home.
Donations may be made in his memory to Hernando/Pasco Hospice, 12107 Majestic Blvd, Hudson, FL 34667.

Pyle
Leonard R. Pyle, 62, of Marion, died Oct. 9, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. He was a retired assistant superintendent of Crittenden Co. Schools and attended Marion United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Janelle Pyle of Marion; two daughters, Kay Kirby and Kim Brown, both of Marion; one son, James Pyle of Marion; two sisters, Christine Liddick of Ocean Grove, NJ and Norma Kenny of Brielle, NJ; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St. Marion, Ky., 42064.

Brown
Calvin E. Brown, 77, of Marion, died Oct. 9, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge Liberty #580, served in the Army and is a veteran of WW II.
Surviving are his wife, Clara Guess Brown of Marion; one son, Jerald Brown of Portage, Ind.; two grandsons, Jerry Brown and Brian Brown, all of Hobart, Ind.; and one great-grandson, Troy Brown of Hobart.
He is preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Brown; a brother, Carl Brown; a sister, Catherine Penn; and his parents, Wilie and Linnie Travis Brown.
Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Howton and Rev. Don Guess officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.

Riley
Dora E. Riley, 80, of Marion, died Oct. 10, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She attended Union Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Daniel O. Riley of Marion, William Riley of Symsonia and Luther Riley of Abdington, Ill.; two daughters, Donna Cooper and Betty Meyer, both of Paducah; one brother, Don Slaton of Madisonville; two sisters, Frances Herrin of Repton and Betty Jean Janois of Chicago; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther O. Riley; a son, Robert Clifton Riley; a grandson, William Earl Riley, Jr.; two brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services were held Oct. 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Repton Cemetery.

Head
Funeral services for Wayne Head, 60, of Marion were held Oct. 15, 2003 at Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Carter and Rev. David Davis officiating. Burial was in the New Union General Baptist Church Cemetery.
He died Oct. 13 at Crittenden Hospital.
Head was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Surviving are his stepfather John Atwood and aunt, Jewel Leen Atwood, both of Marion; a half brother, Dennis R. Atwood of Pensacola, Fla.; an aunt Florida Gibsons of Chicago; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Georgia Wright Head.

OCTOBER 9, 2003 ISSUE

Griffith
SALEM, Ky. ­ Leona Catherine Griffith, 94, died Oct. 2, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sister, Lora Mae Franklin of Marion; a niece; and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Oct. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke and Rev. Stuart Collins officiating. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Marion Baptist Church P.O. Box 384 Marion, KY 42064.

Chittenden
JOY, Ky. ­ Beverly R. Chittenden, 96, died Oct. 4, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. Services were held Oct. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Farlee officiating.
Chittenden was a graduate of Western Kentucky State College and taught in the Livingston County school system for 15 years before joining the staff of Salem Bank. She retired from banking after 35 years. She was secretary of the Salem Hospital Board, a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was active in the Kentucky Women Bankers organization.
Surviving are a niece, Linda Munson of Louisville; a nephew, Roe Vaughn of Birmingham; two great-nieces; and a great-nephew.
Chittenden was preceded in death by her parents, J.S.D. and Claudina Chittenden; four sisters, Hazel C. Vaughn, Audrey M. Chittenden, Ruth B. Chittenden and Mary A. Chittenden.

Enoch
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. ­ Robert "Bob" Enoch, 81, formerly of Marion, died Sept. 26, 2003 in Urbana, Ill. He was a member of Bigham Masonic Lodge #256 in Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Enoch of Champaign; two sons, Michael Enoch of Madison, Ind., and Keith Enoch of Bloomington, Ind.; two daughters, Lawna Graf of South Bend, Ill., and Gayl Jacobson of Champaign; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Cora Enoch Sr.; and a brother.
Funeral services were held Sept. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jamie Baker officiating. Burial was in Deer Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064; or to Provena Hospice of Urbana, Ill., or the Marion Bigham Lodge.

Gass
Funeral services for Glenn "Egg" Gass, 89, of Marion, were held Oct. 1, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke and Rev. Chris Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Gass is survived by his daughter, Shelby Clevenger of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Gass, and his parents, Myrtle and Luther Gass.
Memorials may be sent to Marion Baptist Church Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 384, Marion, KY 42064.

Cooper
Graveside services for Roy Nevall Cooper, 84, of Marion, were held Oct. 1, 2003 at Lola Cemetery. Cooper died Sept. 28 at Crittenden Hospital. Rev. Robert Phillips officiated.
Cooper was the postmaster at Lola Post Office for 34 years and was owner/operator of Coopers Grocery. He was a charter member of Marion Country Club. He served as a Cpl.1st Class in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II where he was engaged in the South Pacific campaign including Guadalcanal, New Britain, Tarawa, Saipan and Iwo Jima.
Cooper's 10th Marine battalion (Forgotten Battalion) 2nd Marine Division received commendations for close artillery support during the invasion of Guadalcanal and received recognition for participating in more major campaigns over a shorter period of time than any battalion in the Marine Corps. Cpl. Cooper was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement during offensive operations against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Newcom Cooper of Marion; a daughter, Cathie Jean Cooper Champion of Paducah; two stepsons, Jerry Hill of Las Vegas and Johnny Hill of Martinsville, Ind.; a brother, Art Cooper of Marion; a sister, Alma Lumas of Tyler, Texas; two grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Ann Johnson Cooper; his parents, Dollie Sutton and A.B. Cooper of Marion, Ill., and two brothers, Harry and Emmit Cooper.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Parkinsons Foundation, 1250 Hylan Blvd, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305; or to the World War II Memorial Fund, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22201.

Marglin
Warren Marglin, 93, of Salem, died Sept. 24, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Surviving re two daughters, Vickie Thompson of Salem and Karen Sue Roberts of LaGrange; three sons, James Robert Marglin of Reno, Nev., Paul Wayne Marglin of Kevil and Warren Curtis Marglin of Salem; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, LaWanda marglin; his parents, Robert and Eulalia Jackson Marglin; a brother; and three sister.
Funeral services were Sept. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

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Dunning
Lloyd Dunning, 46, of Marion, died Sept. 23, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church. He graduated from Crittenden County High School where he played basketball for four years. He graduated and received a bachelor's degree in business and his MBA from Murray State University. He was employed by Bremner's, Inc., in Princeton and was a member of the Crittenden County Genealogy Society.
Surviving are his mother, Myrle Dunning of Marion; a sister, Lonette Watson of Portland, Tenn.; a niece; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, L.E. Dunning.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Sept. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Baptist Church Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 384, Marion, KY 42064; to the Crittenden County Historical Society and Museum, P.O. Box 25, Marion, KY 42064; or to the American Heart Association, 333 Guthrie St., Suite 207, Louisville, KY 40202.

Hunt
Robert "Tom" Hunt, 80, of Marion, died Aug. 28, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. He was a retired hardwood lumber dealer.
Hunt is survived by his wife, Shirley Hunt of Marion; three sons, Kenneth Hunt and Russ Hunt, both of Marion and Chuck Hunt of Carlyle, Ill.; three daughters, Mary Ellen Hunt of Carlyle, Jill Pastora of Evansville and Jeri Hunt of Princeton; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Myrtle Carroll of Fairfield, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James B. and Pinkey Ellen Wheeler Hunt; five brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at Olive Branch Church in Wayne City, Ill. Rev. Richard McCormick officiated with burial in Olive Branch Cemetery.

Drennan
Winfred L. Drennan, 84, of Marion, died Sept. 20, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Drennan of Marion; a daughter, Winona Woodside of Marion; a son, Roger Drennan of Marion; two brothers, Kenneth Drennan of Marion, and Charles Drennan of Newburgh, Ind.; and three grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Alma and Virgil Drennan; and son David Drennan.
Funeral services were held Sept. 22 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Roberts
HAMPTON, Ky. ­ Robert C. Roberts, 79, died Sept. 22, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Minisink Reformed Church in Montague, N.J., and the Masonic Lodge of New Jersey.
He is survived by a daughter, Diane Fraley of Smithland; a son, David S. Roberts of Hampton; a brother, Hobart N. Roberts of Smithland; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley B. and Mable Cole Roberts.
Funeral services were Sept. 24 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. Billy Hurley, Bro. Willie Guess and Bro. Jerry Brewer officiating. Burial was in Minisink Reformed Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to The Gideons, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078 or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Wise
Funeral services for Mildred Ann Wise, 81, of Marion, were held Sept. 24, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Phillips officiated. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Wise was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by five sons, Steve Wise of Campbellsville, Gary Wise of Pacific, Mo., Eddie Wise of St. Claire, Mich., Paul Wise of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and Darrell Wise of Fayetteville, Tenn.;10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Wise; and a daughter, Norma Jean Binkley.

Johnson
Catherine Johnson, 81, died Sept. 11, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Drury of Marion and Ada Nell Johnson of Tolu; one son, James Eddie Johnson of Tolu; two sisters, Mary Ellen Brown and Juanita Hobbs both of Marion; one brother, W. G. Belt of Nebo, Ky.; and one grandchild, Ashley Dawn Johnson of Tolu.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Johnson; and parents, Samuel W. and Mary Graham Belt.
Funeral services were held Sept. 13 at Barnett Chapel Church with Rev. David Winders and Rev. Loyd Harris officiating. Burial was at White's Chapel Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.
Donations may be made to White's Chapel Cemetery Fund, Juanita Hobbs 3531 U.S. 60 West, Marion, KY 42064.

Sorensen
MADISON, Wisc. ­ Lois E. Sorensen 83, a former Crittenden County resident, died on Sept. 11, 2003. She was a graduate of Frances High School's class of 1938 and was employed by U.S. Steel Co. for 40 years, first at the Lafayette Mine and then in the district office at Uniontown, Penn.
She is survived by her brother, Milton Sorensen in Madison and a sister, Sherrill Baugh in Carmichael, Calif. Burial will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Penn.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Elmer S. and Blanche Gambold Sorensen.

Sterling
CONWAY, Ark. ­ Ruby June Hodge Sterling, 79, of Conway, Ark., died Sept. 14, 2003 at her home.
She was born June 28, 1924 in Mexico, Ky., to the late Vernon E. and Ruby Cruce Hodge. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald W. Hodge.
Sterling was a bookkeeper up until she retired in 2001 and a member of Faith Assembly of God in Conway.
Survivors include her husband William F. Sterling; a daughter, Judith A. Herzog of Malibu, Calif; a son, Richard Davis of Conway; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean Waterloo of Little Rock, Joan Carver of Las Vegas, Arlene Luster of Texas; two brothers, Vernon Hodge of Ocala, Fla, Don F. Hodge of Marion; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Sept. 16 at Faith Assembly of God Church in Conway with Rev. Roger D. Mattox officiating. Burial was Sept. 17 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Memorials may be made to Faith Assembly of God Church, 1655 Middle Road, Conway, AR, 72032.

Stratton
SALEM, Ky. ­ Delores Juanita Potter Steele Stratton, 70, died Sept. 15, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Marion.
Surviving are her husband, Rollie Stratton; three sons, Michael Gee, Tracey Gee and David Gee, all of Salem; two daughters, Linda K. Crews of Wickliffe and Mae Crews of Resperia, Calif.; a stepson, Jon Stratton of Paducah; five stepsisters, Nancy J. Harrison of Florida, Karen Ann Khavari of Pennsylvania, Linda Sue Rutherford of Alabama, Ruth Marie Steele and Mary Etta Black, both of Florida; a stepbrother, Al Wynn of Colorado; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy S. Gee; her second husband, Linneth Potter; and her parents, David Steele and Nola Alcock Merideth.
Funeral services were Sept. 17 at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in WIckliffe with Rev. David Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Wickliffe Cemetery.

Karr
CARRSVILLE, Ky. ­ N.S. "Sally" Karr, 93, died Sept. 15, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 184 in Paducah and Carrsville Methodist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Hurley and Norberta Williams, both of Carrsville; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearle E. Karr; a sister; and four brothers.
Funeral services will be Sept. 18 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Black officiating. Burial will be in Carrsville Cemetery.

Brown
Calvin Kenneth Brown, 62, of Marion, died Sept. 15, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Sue Brown of Marion; a daughter, Kimberly Brown Green of Marion; a son, Randy Brown of Henderson; a brother, Bobby Brown of Marion; and one granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Bertha Brown; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sept. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial will be in Fredonia Cemetery.

Belt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. ­ Velda R. Belt, 88, formerly of Crittenden County, died Sept. 12, 2003 at Micki Lipe Care Center in Springfield.
Surviving are a son, Bill Belt of Colorado; two daughters, Raye Croft of Springfield and Shirley Payne of Alsip, Ill.; a sister, Willie Boyd of Salem; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Belt; her parents, Leslie W. and Effie Watson Little; and two granddaughters.
Funeral services were Sept. 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. Bob Morro officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.

Fox
Irene Beard Fox, 79, died Sept. 3, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Dawson Springs and a was bus driver for special education children.
She is survived by one daughter, Faye Crider of Marion; two sons, Allen Beard and Tony Beard, both of Marion; one brother, Norman Crider of Gilbertsville; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Beard; two sons, Leon Beard and Curtis Beard; and her parents, Reba and Homer Crider.
Funeral services were held Sept. 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Flanery
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Olene Flanery, 93, died Sept. 5, 2003 at the Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by three daughters, Mamie L. Gipson of Marion, Mary M. Sharp and Jannie R. Bass, both of Smithland; seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Flanery; one brother; one sister; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and her parents, David and Eliza B. Myrick Smith.
Funeral services were held Sept. 7 at Boyd Funeral Chapel, in Salem, with Bro. Clinton Belt and Bro. Leroy Driver officiating. Burial was at Carrsville Cemetery.

Riley
lone oak, Ky. ­ Naomi L. Riley, 79, died Sept. 3, 2003 at the Elderly Care Home in Paducah. She was a member of Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was presented with a perpetual membership in the Cumberland Presbyterian Women Association. She was a lifetime member of the Goldwing Motorcycle Association, Chapter B of Paducah.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Dennis K. Riley of Lone Oak; two sons, Rickey Riley, of Marion and Monty Riley, of Murray; two daughters, Mona Gish, of Owensboro, Lana Masse, of Lone Oak; one sister, Mona McDaniel, of Marion; two brothers, Gus Hale and Billie Hale both of Marion; several nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C.E. and Esther Stone Hale; and one half-brother.
Funeral services were held Sept. 6 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Prewitt and Rev. Joe Butler officiating. Burial was at White's Chapel Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Paducah, KY 42001.

James
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Eldon Ray James, 83, died Sept. 7, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. He is a former Marion resident.
He was a pilot in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired from Union Carbide after 29 years. He was a member of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church and PACE International Local 50550.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marcia York James of Paducah; three sons, Hollis Gregory James of Fulton, Eldon Franklin James of Columbia, Mo., and John Taylor James of Paducah; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sept. 10 at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah. Rev. Johnny Watson officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Alvis
William Alvis, 95, of Marion, died Sept. 7, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. He was retired from the Corps of Engineers and a member of Marion Masonic Lodge No. 256.
Funeral services were held Sept. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Alvis of Marion; four sons, James Alvis of Calvert City, Donald Alvis and Gene Alvis, both of Marion and George Alvis of Uniontown; a sister, Georgie Alice Duvall of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

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Manley
MANCHESTER, Ky. ­ Betty Jo Manley, 68, died Sept. 2, 2003 at Manchester Hospital. 
She was a member of Onieda Baptist Church where she also worked for many years. She is survived by three sons, Randy Manley and Steve Manley both of Palmer, Alaska and Scott Manley of Crofton; two brothers, Keith Bennett of Bishopville, SC., and David Bennett of Florida.; a sister, Deborah Orendoff of Marion; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sept. 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Brady and Rev. Steve Crumpler officiating. Burial will be at Deer Creek Cemetery.

Conrad
Mary Jane Conrad, 55, of Marion died Sept. 1, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Marion Christian Church.
Surviving are her mother, Mary Chick Cook of Marion; two sons, Cecil Henry and John Henry, both of Marion; a daughter, Sarah Henry of Marion; and one brother, Robert B. Cook III of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Conrad; and father, Robert Bryson Cook Jr.
A memorial service was held Sept. 3 at Marion Christian Church with Rev. John Conn officiating. Her ashes will be scattered in Montana at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064 or to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40218.

Long
Charles G. Long, 70, of Marion died Aug. 29, 2003 at his home. He was retired from Hannah Marine in Lemont, Ill,, and was a member of Masonic Lodge #812 in Carrsville.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Long of Marion; two daughters, Joyce Mikolaitis of Marseilles, Ill., and Janet Persico of Seneca, Ill.; a son, Charles N. Winters of Stratford, Va.; two sisters, Bernice Watson of Salem and Brenda Marshall of Grand Rivers; a brother, Marvin Long, Jr., of Henry, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Long and Marvin Long, Sr.; and a brother, Billy Long.
Funeral services were Sept. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Orendoff
Funeral services for Seth Orendoff, 16 months, were Aug. 30, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Easley officiated. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Orendoff, the son of Michael and Melissa Orendoff of Marion, died Aug. 28 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Brianna Mills of Marion; two grandmothers, Cathy Nesbitt of Marion and Donna Atkins of Missouri; a great-grandmother, Opal Pigg of Marion; and great-grandparents, Dorothy and Norman Burgess of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Marion Orendoff.

McGrew
MIDLAND, Mich. ­ Laverne McGrew, 87, formerly of Smithland, died Aug. 26, 2003 at Brittney Manor Nursing Home.
Surviving are a son, Roger McGrew of Midland, Mich.; and a sister, Maude Proffitt of Paducah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George N. McGrew.
Funeral services were Aug. 29 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery.

Guess
SALINE, Mich. ­ Barbara Ruth Guess, 54, died Aug. 3, 2003 at her home. She worked for 20 years in public relations for General Motors. She was of Catholic faith and ws a graduate of Washtenaw Community College.
She is survived by her husband, John Richard Guess; three sons, Aaron Burton of Ypsilanti Township, Mich., Jason Burton of Ann Arbor and Ryan Guess of Saleine, Mich.; her father, Richard Williams of Longboat Key, Fla.; four sisters, Judith Williams, Debbie Bart and Melissa Alexander, all of New York and Patty Wadors of California; a brother, Rick Williams of Massachusetts; her mother-in-law, Martha Guess of Tolu; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Williams; a sister, Cynthia McClellen; a brother, Jeffrey Williams.
A Mass of the Christian Burial was held Aug. 6 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Saline.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society.

Comerford
SITKA, Alaska ­ Joan Terry Comerford, 87, died Aug. 31, 2003. Born on her family's farm in Crittenden County, she was educated at Western Kentucky University and taught in the public schools of Crittenden County, Tenn., Arizona and from 1946 until retirement in Alaska. From 1955 through 1960, she was director of curriculum for the Alaska Territorial Department of Education.
She is survived by her brother, T. Rankin Terry, of Ft. Myers, Florida, two nieces, two nephews, one grand niece and one grand nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin A.J. Comerford, her parents, W.L. and Sadie Rankin Terry, a brother, William Lester Terry, Jr., and two sisters, Virginia Wineland and Katherine Moore.
A memorial service is planned at the Haines Presbyterian Church in Haines, Alaska on Sept. 6.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Crittenden County Historical Society, Inc., P.O. Box 25, Marion, KY 42064.

Biggs
Martha Louise Biggs, 81, of Marion, died Aug. 29, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of the University of Missouri and attended William Woods College. She retired after 33 years from the Farm Home Administration in Marion.
Surviving are her husband, Eddie Biggs of Marion; a daughter, Nancy Brewer of Atlanta; a son, Gary Biggs of Louisville; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daisy and Hobart Franklin.
Funeral services were Aug. 31 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Tidwell
Catherine Alexis Tidwell Thompson, the stillborn infant of Sabrina Tidwell of Marion and Shane Thompson of Dixon, died Sept. 1, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by three sisters, Christina Tidwell, Cassandra Tidwell and Catlin Tramel, all of Marion; a grandmother, Gloria Tidwell of Marion; grandparents Bonnie and Frank Thomas of Dixon; and great-grandmother, Dorothy Binkley of Marion.
Graveside services were Sept. 2 at Freedom Cemetery with Rev. Jack Dodson officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

McClure
Magdalene McClure, 75, of Marion, died Sept. 2, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Sept. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Phillips will officiate.
McClure was a member of Life in Christ Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty Jane Hagerty of Lake Forest, Calif.; three sons, Lon D. Farley of Sturgis, Danny R. Farley of Nashville and Tom R. Farley of Marion; two stepdaughters, Connie Vaughn and Bonnie Morris, both of Marion; and a grandson.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Ray Collins, Harold Collins and Franklin Collins, all of Arizona, Joe Collins of Kentucky and Frankie Ramsey of Tennessee.

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Duncan
Robert C. Duncan, 70, of Marion, died Aug. 24, 2003 at his home. He was a retired carpenter.
Surviving are his wife, Sylvia Duncan of Marion; a son, Marlon Duncan of Eddyville; two daughters, Sheryl Vickery of Princeton and Lisa Leslie of Princeton; two brothers, Bill Duncan of Hobart, Ind., and Donald Duncan of Marion; three sisters, Mary Cloyd of Princeton, Lucy Traywick and Eula Guess of Valparaiso, Ind.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Charlie and Mary Alma Duncan; a son, Bobby Lynn Duncan; a grandson, Jonathan Robert Leslie; and three brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were held Aug. 27 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Jones
Thomas F. Jones, 63, of Marion, died Aug. 22, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a retired master sergeant with over 23 years as a recruiter in the Army National Guard and a past commander of VFW Post 1191 in Paducah.
He is survived by a sister, Betty Cloyd of Lake Station, Ind.
Graveside services were held Aug. 26 at Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fohs Hall Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1, Marion, KY 42064.

Fryar
SALEM, Ky. ­ Ovelia Fryar, 90, died Aug. 23, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Aug. 25 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.
Fryar is survived by two sons, Billy W. Fryar of Eddyville and Charles R. Fryar of Princeton; a daughter, Geneva Threlkeld of Salem; a foster son, Calvin DeBoe of Salem; a sister, Lima Lynn of Evansville; a brother, Roy McDaniel of Arkansas; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Dalton
Funeral services for Reba E. Dalton, 89, of Marion, were Aug. 23, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Bruce Watts officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Dalton died Aug. 20 at Calvert City Convalescent Center. She was a member of Barnett Chapel Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mildred Oliver of Calvert City and Bettie Stucker of Paducah; two stepsons, Charles Dalton, Jr., of Metropolis and Galen Dalton of Harrisburg, Ill.; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marion Jesse Moore and Charles Dalton, Sr.; a son, John Wilburn Moore; six sisters and five brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert City Convalescent Center, P.O. Box 7, Calvert City, KY 42029.

Robinson
BURNA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Joe Frank Robinson, 85, will be held at 2 p.m., Aug. 28, 2003 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. A.C. Hodge and Rev. Jim Wring will officiate. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.
Robinson died Aug. 26 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of North Livingston Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vivian Sue Jameson Robinson of Burna; two daughters, Susie Malone of Muncie, Ind., and Vicki Lovell of Reidland; a son, Tommy Robinson of Hampton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Ladd and Lidah Wright Robinson; and a sister.

Bebout
WASHINGTON, Mo. ­ Funeral services for Homer C. Bebout, 76, were held Aug. 18, 2003 at Miller Funeral Home in Washington. He died Aug. 15.
Bebout, formerly of Crittenden County, is survived by his wife, Joy Bebout; three daughters, Connie Fields of Reno, Nev., Cathy Carr of Detour, Mich., and Cindy Bebout of Washington; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Treva Bebout and a brother, Rayford Bebout of Boonville, Ind.

Tyson
Joan White Tyson, 58, of Marion, died Aug. 25, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, John Tyson of Marion; a daughter, Andrea Dawn Tyson Butts of Fredonia; two sons, John Keith Tyson of Kingsport, Tenn., and Scott Tyson of Marion; three sisters, Barbara Porter of Corydon, and Betty Hunt and Shirley Gray, both of St. Louis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Audrey and Clyde White; a brother; and a grandchild.
Funeral services were Aug. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Rosebud Cemetery. Rev. Donnie Howton, Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Mike Morrow officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Seven Springs Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 219 Seven Branch Church Road, Marion, KY 42064

Knoth
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Joseph R. Knoth, 61, died Aug. 22, 2003 at his home. He was employed at the USEC Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah and was a retired agriculture teacher at Livingston Central High School after 27 years.
Surviving are his wife, Bernice "Chris" Salyers Knoth of Kuttawa; a daughter, Laura Knoth of Grand Rivers; three sons, Lee Knoth of Kuttawa, Ryan I. Knoth of Hardin and Russell Matthew Knoth stationed in the U.S. Army in Italy; his mother, Josephine Knoth of Kuttawa; three brothers, James D. Knoth and Charles B. Knoth, both of Kuttawa; three sisters, Roberta Robertson of Kuttawa and Ramona Jeffries and Brenda Jeffries, both of Elizabethtown; one grandson and one granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Knoth.
Funeral services were Aug. 25 at Dunn's Funeral Home in Eddyville with burial in Macedonia Cemetery.

Warner
Mary Catherine Warner, 67, of Marion, died Aug. 19, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Warner of Marion; three daughters, Judy Calvert of Dycusburg, Cathy Warner of Paducah and Sharon Warner of Fridley, Minn.; a son, Ricky Warner of Kuttawa; two grandchildren; and one step-grandchild.
Graveside services were held Aug. 21 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Mickey Quinton officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Adams
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Anita Champion Adams, 45, died Aug. 17, 2003 at Mills Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mayfield.
Private graveside services were held Aug. 20 at Hampton Cemetery with Bro. Jim Glover officiating. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are her mother, Christine Swinford Champion of Reidland; a daughter, Tyanna Glover of Reidland; a son, Daniel Adams of Reidland; three brothers, Darrel Champion of Reidland, Phillip Champion of Ledbetter and Johnie Champion of Benton; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Champion; and a sister, Brenda Champion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA 01922 or to the Salt and Light Community Church, 155 Pugh Rd., Paducah, KY 42001.

Bebout
CALVERT CITY, Ky. ­ William Ross Bebout, 81, died Aug. 15 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was of the General Baptist faith and a member of Salem Masonic Lodge for 49 years.
Surviving are two sons, Lanny Bebout and Danny Bebout, both of Calvert City; two sisters, Lena Joyce of Marion and Lucille Fisher of Florida; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Louise Sullenger Bebout; his second wife, Flora Teckenbrock Bebout; four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held Aug. 18 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Ramage
BURNA, Ky. ­ Donna Ramage, 53, died Aug. 1, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. She was a registered nurse at Livingston Hospital and was instrumental in bringing Advanced Life Support to Livingston County Ambulance Service.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip Ramage of Burna; two sons, Dennie Ramage of Paducah and Kevin Ramage of Burna; a daughter, Kaysie Yaw of Hampton; three brothers, Bobby Long of Marion, Eddie Long of Perkin, Ill, and Larry Long of Salem; three sisters, Marilyn Fennell of Nokesville, Va., Judy Donnelson of Souix City, Iowa and Rita Long of Calvert City; and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elsie Whorton Long.
Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Randy Beals officiating. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be mailed to the Marie Moodie Scholarship Fund, c/o LHHS Auxiliary, 131 Hospital Drive, Salem, KY 42078.

Brown
Frances Brown, 63, of Marion, died July 28, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Chester Brown of Marion; two sons, Steve Brown of Marion and Terry W. Brown of Franklin; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adger and Betty Bass Howard.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., July 31 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Max Hansen and Rev. LeRoy Driver will officiate with burial in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.

Barnes
Funeral services for George Henry Barnes, 82, of Marion, were held July 27, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Barnes and Rev. Darrell Clarke officiated. Burial was in Pinckneyville Cemetery.
Barnes died July 24 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member and deacon of Marion Baptist Church and a member of Liberty Lodge in Frances.
He is survived by his wife, Mona Barnes of Marion; two sons, Robert Barnes and Kevin Barnes of the Cincinnati area; a daughter, Joye Hunt of Evansville; four grandsons; and two granddaughters.

Nelson
SALEM, Ky. ­ Tula Nelson, 77, died July 24, 2003 at River's Bend Retirement Community. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Robert Howard of Grand Rivers; a sister, Mildred Hurley of Carrsville; two brothers, Trice McDonald of Salem and Alvin McDonald of Carrsville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Nelson; three brothers; and her parents, Arthur and Grace Belt McDonald.
Graveside services were held July 26 at Salem Cemetery with Rev. John East officiating. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Duvall
Cleo Duvall, 88, of Marion, died July 26, 2003 at her home in the Mexico community. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held July 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. John Ray Baker and Rev. Joe Baker officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Duvall is survived by five sons, Charles Duvall of Marion, Robert Duvall of Longview, Texas, Doug Duvall of Madisonville and Steve Duvall and Larry Duvall, both of Portage, Ind.; two daughters, Brenda Hodges of Kuttawa and Jan Duvall of Lombard, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Duvall; a grandson, Mike Duvall; and her parents, Ervin and Muriel Wring Jones.

Nichols
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Norma Nichols, 67, died July 27, 2003 at her home. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Ollie Nichols of Paducah; two daughters, Linda Lynn of Barlow and Tina Johnson of Kevil; a son, Rodney Nichols of Kevil; four sisters, Nancy Buchanan of Mayfield, Rosalee Wallace of Dycusburg, Dixie Ray of Paducah and Darlene Tabor of Fredonia; two brothers, Phillip Buchanan of Dycusburg and Harold Buchanan of Fredonia; six grandchildren; a step granddaughter; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lula Loraine Martin Buchanan; a sister; a brother; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were July 30 at Milner & Orr of Paducah. Rev. Larry Davidson and Rev. Billy Rodgers officiated. Burial was in Zion Cemetery.

Rushing
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Maudline Rushing, 83, were held July 28, 2003 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Tommy Tackett officiated, assisted by Rev. David Royalty officiated. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Rushing died July 25 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a retired painter at Shawnee Plastics.
Surviving are her husband, William Rushing of Fredonia; nine sons, Junior Hayse Pinnegar of Cape Coral, Fla., Carl E. Oliver, David L. Rushing and Jerry D. Rushing, all of Fredonia, Harold D. Oliver of Calvert City, R.W. Oliver, Sr., of Princeton, Roger D. Rushing of Sturgis, Gary A. Rushing of Marion and William P. Rushing of Princeton; four daughters, Linda S. Hamby of Princeton, Shirley A. Riley and Anita J. Oliver, both of Kuttawa, and Brenda K. Rowland of Fredonia; a brother, Nay W. Pinnegar of Lake City, Fla.; a sister, Erma L. Whitmon of Princeton; 36 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Hodge
Georgia Hodge, 79, of Marion, died July 17, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Funeral services were July 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey and Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Hodge was a member of Marion Baptist Church and the Crittenden Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by a daughter, Karla Jean Bumpus of Marion; two sons, Emil Leroy Hodge of Marion and Ronald Kerry Hodge of Long Beach, Miss.; five sisters, Mildred Neimi of Alabama, Betty Pohlman of Kansas, Roberta Cash and Faye Duggan, both of Memphis and Kaye Glore of Marion; three brothers, Lewis Sliger of Owensboro, Alfred Sliger of Indiana and Kenneth Sliger of Nashville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Hodge; a son, James Noel; and a brother and a sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to The World Our Parrish, c/o Steve and Pam English, P.O. Box 194, Wilmore, KY 40390 or to The Cornerstone Foundation, c/o Jeff McKenney, P.O. Box 156, Biloxi, MS 39533.

Knight
SALEM, Ky. ­ Roy M. Knight, 78, died July 21, 2003 at Livingston Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Riley Knight, of Salem; six daughters, Shirley Gott of High Ridge, Mo., Beverly Hackney, Diann Loveless and Gail Knight, all of Marion, Linda Barron of Mattoon and Cindy Travis of Salem; a brother, Chester Knight of Marion; two sons, Jackie Knight of Kuttawa and Timmy Knight of Reidland; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a step grandchild; two step great-grandchildren.
His parents were William S. and Ruth Brackett Knight.
Services were held July 23 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Max Hansen officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery.

Williams
Jesse Louis Williams, 73, of Marion, formerly of Marengo, Ill., died July 21, 2003 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a former commander of the VFW Post in Providence. He was a member of the American Legion in Marengo, Ill. He was former owner of Williams' Grocery and Garage in Mattoon.
He is survived by four daughters, Esther Whithead of Arkansas, Arlene Stephens of Caldwell County, Jessica Lowery of Marion and Patricia Volkommer of Woodstock, Ill.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nellie Williams; three brothers; and a sister.
Funeral services were held July 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Providence VFW, Hwy. 41 North, Providence, KY 42450.

Brooks
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Nira Mae Brooks, 69, formerly of Marion, died July 19, 2003 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Brooks was a homemaker and member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son, Charles Brooks of Crittenden County; and a daughter, Sharon Brooks of McCracken County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Brooks. Her parents were Grady and Lucille Sisco.
Funeral services were held July 22 at Lakeland Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Driver
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Martha A. Driver, 94, formerly of Fredonia, will be held at 1 p.m., July 24, 2003 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Fredonia Cemetery.
Driver died July 22 at Princeton Health Care Manor. She is was of the Baptist faith and was a retired restaurant worker.
She is survived by a sister, Leora Landers of Marion; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Driver; a son, Ruble Driver; five brothers; and four sisters. Her parents were Jake and Nonia Fralix Cummings.

O'Leary
Nina Ruth O'Leary, 91, of Marion, died July 18, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane James of Marion; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin O'Leary; five brothers, Rueben Peek, Robert Peek, Richard Peek, Bill Peek and Hubert Peek. Her parents were Ed and Birdie Travis Peek.
Funeral services were held July 20 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke and Rev. Max Hansen officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Shaffer
Funeral services for Louise Shaffer, 73, of Marion, were held July 18, 2003 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Shaffer died July 16 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Survivors include four daughters, Winona Wilson of Russellville, Ala., Debbie Rice, Janice Johnson and Mollie Asbridge, all of Marion; two sons, John Singleton and Bobby Singleton, both of Marion; three stepdaughters, Sue Shaffer of Marion, Penny McDaniel of Paducah and Peggy James of Salem; three stepsons, Pete Shaffer and Steve Shaffer, both of Marion, Eddie Shaffer of Smithland; two sisters, Suzanne James and Bonnie Martin, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Singleton; her husband, Jim Shaffer; a step son, Neal Shaffer; and a brother.

Vaughn
Willard Vaughn, 56, of Marion, died July 14, 2003 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. Vaughn was a common fixture on benches outside the Crittenden County Courthouse for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Freda Vaughn of Marion; two brothers, Doug Vaughn and Daniel Vaughn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., July 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Yates
SALEM, Ky. ­ Lucy Hardin Yates, 89, died July 15, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by two daughters, Earnestine "Teana" Harshaw of Las Vegas, Nev.; and Dora Dean Parris of Salem; and 19 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Emma Cobb Hardin; three sisters; a grandson; three great-grandchildren; and a daughter, Frances Parrish.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., July 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Roger Holloman officiating. Burial will be in Loveless Chapel Cemetery.

James
SALEM, Ky. ­ Gilbert James, 68, died July 11, 2003 at Deaconess Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include three sons, Greg James, Jamie James and Bobby James, all of Salem; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Guess James; and two sons, Kenny James and Roger James. His parents were William L. and Lula Hicks James.
Funeral services were July 14 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.

Lee
SALEM, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Velda Lee, 85, were held July 12, 2003 at Salem Cemetery.
Lee, who attended Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church, died July 8 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Lee Byars of Marathon, Fla.; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Preacher" Lee and three sisters.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Boitnott
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. ­ Martha N. Boitnott, 84, formerly of Fredonia, died July 9 at Montgomery County Nursing Home. She was a retired telephone operator and a member of Fredonia First Baptist Church.
She is survived by a sister, Alice Halley of Clarksville; three nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Boitnott; her parents, Clarence Rush and Lena Yates Hughes; a sister, Helen Hodge; and a nephew.
Funeral services were held July 15 at Morgan Funeral Home in Princeton with Dr. Jerrell White officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fredonia First Baptist Church c/o Teresa Howard, 721 Union St., Fredonia, KY 42411.

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Stone
FRANCES, Ky. ­ Paul L. Stone, 84, died June 28, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of Frances Baptist Church and the AFL CIO Steelworkers Union.
He was a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Ruth Stone of Frances; four sons, Paul Monnie Stone of Frances, Wesley Stone of Fredonia, Jerry Dale Stone and Max Evans Stone, both of Marion; four sisters, Adelaide Dorf of Florida, Phyllis Kuxhaus of California, Inez Peek of Indiana and Dottie Helen Simpson of Illinois; five grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Lee and Lula Harpending Stone; a brother; a sister; a half-brother; and a half-sister.
Funeral services were held July 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips, Rev. Lonnie Knight, Rev. Kenneth Odom and Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Binkley
Norma Jean Wise Binkley, 58, of Marion, died July 5, 2003 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Doug Binkley of Marion; her mother, Mildred Wise of Marion; a daughter, Joanna Lynn Heady of Marion; five brothers, Stephen Michael Wise of Campbellsville, Gary Lee Wise of St. Louis, Eddie Earl Wise of Detroit, Paul Douglas Wise of Washington, D.C., and Darrell Wayne Wise of Huntsville, Ala.; a half brother, Willard Wise of Normal, Ill.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were July 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

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Joiner
CRETE, IL ­ Donal F. Joiner, 70, formerly of Lyon County, died June 26, 2003 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Ill.
He was a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Steger, Ill. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Local #1252 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Blacksmiths.
He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Joiner; two sons, Don Joiner and Ron Joiner, all of Crete, Ill.; a brother, Wilson Joiner of Eddyville; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Brown Joiner; a daughter, Patty LaJean Joiner; and his parents.
Funeral services were held July 1 at Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County with Rev. Gates Bowman officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Gross
Floyd Oliver Gross, 81, of Marion, died June 28, 2003 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was captain of Caldwell Springs Fire Department, a member of the Masonic Lodge and was retired from Edison Electric.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Gross of Marion three daughters, Mary Lou Spindler of Marion, Theresa Ruth Baker of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Barbara Lynn Driver of Fredonia; a son, William Harold Gross of Indiana; a sister, Lois Marjorie Maloney of Chicago; eight grandchildren; several foster grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bro. Butch Gray and Bro. Roger Waters officiatied. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Marglin
SALEM, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Lawanda M. Marglin, 74, were held July 2 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. Rev. John East officiated.
Marglin was a member of Salem Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are her husband, Warren Marglin of Salem; two daughters, Vickie Thompson of Salem and Karen Sue Roberts of LaGrange; three sons, James Robert Marglin of Reno, Nev., Paul Wayne Marglin of Kevil and Warren Curtis Marglin of Salem; and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and her parents, James and Grace Teer Meredith.

McClure
Lura McClure, 94, of Marion, died June 27, 2003 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held June 30 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Survivors include five daughters, Paulette Conner and Edna Mae Fondaw, both of Marion, Doris Lee Holder of Ledbetter, Thelma Louise Trail of Chicago and Mary Nell Gilland of Gary, Ind.; three sons, Donald Gene McClure and Duane McClure, both of Marion, and Charles A. McClure of Chicago; 31 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robbie Lee McClure; a sister, three brothers; three half-brothers; and her parents, Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Perkins Cooper.

Stone
FRANCES, Ky. ­ Paul Stone, 84, died June 28, 2003 at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of Frances Baptist Church and the AFL CIO Steelworkers Union.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Stone of Frances; four sons, Monnie Stone of Frances, Wesley Stone of Fredonia, Jerry Dale Stone and Max Evans Stone, both of Marion; four sisters, Adelaide Dorf of Florida, Phyllis Kuxhaus of California, Inez Peek of Indiana and Dottie Helen Simpson of Illinois; five grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Lee and Lula Harpending Stone; a brother; a sister; a half-brother; and a half-sister.
Funeral services were held July 1 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips, Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Kenneth Odom officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.