OBITUARIES FROM THE CRITTENDEN PRESS 2010
December 23, 2010 Issue
Tinsley
Ruby Tinsley, 83, of Tolu died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of Barnett Chapel Church.
Surviving are her children, Mildred and husband Larry Edwards of Marion, Danny and wife Donna Tinsley of Tolu, Larry and wife Naoma Tinsley of Tolu, Jerrell and Gary James of Marion, Eddie and wife Linda Tinsley of Marion, Jackie Tinsley of Morganfield, Dale Tinsley of Tolu, Pat Tinsley of Marion and Patricia and husband Ronnie Rushing of Marion; a sister, Stella Mae Kimsey of Hobart, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and several step-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Tinsley; parents, Henry and Iness Hardesty Hobbs; two grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Locke
Kenneth Rhea Locke Sr., 80, of Marion died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at his home.
He was a carpenter, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Patsy Locke of Marion; a son, Kenneth Rhea and wife Mona Locke Jr., of Marion; a daughter, Renae and husband Jeff Winn of Fredonia; four grandsons, Corey and wife Shanna Winn of Marion; Sean an wife Sarah Winn of Fredonia and Braden and Aaron Locke of Marion; one granddaughter, Miranda Binkley of Marion; a brother, Vernon Locke of Wisconsin; a sister, Audrey Cunningham of Madisonville; a great-granddaughter; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Idalene Hamma Locke; a sister; and three brothers.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Wright
James Wesley Wright, 61, of Tolu died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at his home.
Wright was employed by the Crittenden County Board of Education, was a U.S. Army veteran and a Christian.
Surviving are his son, Eric Wright of Princeton; daughters, Stacey Sharp of Princeton and Jammie Wright of Murray; his mother, Wanetta Franklin of Princeton; step-father, William Franklin of Princeton; brothers, Perry Glenn Wright of Princeton and William Paul Franklin of Louisville; sisters, Linda Leeper of New Port Richey, Fla., and Karen Gardner, of Alto, Ga.; and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a daughter and his father, Noble Wright; and a daughter.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 21 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Deer Creek Cemetery.
Stokes
Richard Stokes, 76, of Marion died Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Kathryn Duncan Stokes of Marion; a daughter, Kathrin “Kathy” Louise Stokes of Marion; stepmother, Dorothy Jean Johnson Stokes of Paducah; a sister, Mearlean Pearson of Calvert City; a brother, Donald Ray Stokes of Calvert City; and a half-sister, Becky Martin of Calvert City.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Walter Ray Stokes; an infant daughter, Elizabeth Dawn Stokes; parents, Elmer and Elsis Stokes; several brothers; and a sister.
Services were Monday, Dec. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
Garcia
Louis Garcia, 63, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Garcia and Maria De La Cruz.
Surviving are his wife, Anita de La Cruz; his son Alex Cavazos; two daughters: Emily Dykstra and Sandra Garcia; five sisters, Juanita Rangel, Esmeralda Lind, Irma Linda Talarek, Occie Cole of Marion and Maria D. Gallan; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A military service was held Dec. 2 at the Hawkins Funeral Home in Weslaco, Texas. It was conducted by VFW Post 7470 and America’s Last Patrol.
Jones
Betty J. Jones, 78, of Marion died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.
Surviving are one brother Douglas “Pete” Adams; a daughter, Jeannie Hazzard; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Lewis and Myrtle Adams; two brothers; and two sisters.
Visitation was from 5-7 Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.
Phillips
Kathryn C. Phillips, 85, of Burna died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 at her home.
Surviving are her husband of 29 years, Don H. Phillips; granddaughter, Tina Quinlin; and great-granddaughter, Danielle Quinlin of Madisonville. She also helped raise four other children.
Phillips retired from Kroger Company in Hendersonville, Tenn.
She was a member of Dyer Hill Church, a member of American Legion Auxillary Unit 217 at Burna and the VFW Auxillary 111 at Mooresville, Ind. She was the Homemaker of the Year in Livingston County in 2003, was secretary/treasurer of Unit 217 and First District American Legion Auxillary secretary/treasurer for over 10 years.
Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 11 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Randy Beals and Rev. John East officiating. Burial was at Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Dyer Hill Church or Shriners Hospital for Children through Rizah Shrine c/o Boyd Funeral Directors P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
McDaniel
Richard McDaniel, 89, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., formerly of Tolu, died Sunday Dec. 19, 2010 in Florida.
He was a member of Olivette Nazarene Church in Portage, Ind., a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from EJ&E Railroad in Gary, Ind.
Surviving are his wife Marcia McDaniel; children, Thomas Richard McDaniel, David Louis McDaniel, Kevin Alan McDaniel, Mary Helen McDaniel, Brenda Onan, Marilyn Kay McDaniel, Wanda June Strong, Doye Marie McDaniel and Karen Wakefield McDaniel; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Eula McDaniel; wife, Loretta Benton McDaniel; daughter, Deloris Jean Wilcox; son, Coleman Lee McDaniel; and three brothers.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 28 at the funeral home.
Rorer
Mary Catherine Rorer, 62, of Marion died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Crayne Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her brother, Bobby Rorer of Marion; and a sister, Frances Ann Rorer of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robin Ray and Mary Dee Rorer; and a brother.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
December 16, 2010 Issue
Duncan
Paula Jean Duncan, 67, of Marion died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at her home.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are a son, Kenneth Lee Duncan of Raleigh, N.C.; and a brother, Lee Smith of Fort Atkinson, Wisc.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Joseph and Irma Mae Carl Smith.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Childress
Bonnie Childress Martin, 73, of Kuttawa, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are a daughter, Donna Gilley of Marion; a son, Doyle Martin of Kuttawa; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and a half-brother, Curtis Childress of Tustin, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Darrell Martin; a son, Derrick Martin; and a brother, Herman McKinney.
Her parents were James Elmer Childress; and Louiza Juanita Gilland Peek.
Graveside services were Friday, Dec. 10 at Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville with Van Yandell officiating.
Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.
Williams
Connie Louise Williams, 56, of Henderson died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at her home.
Surviving are her children, Jeff Curry of Springfield, Ill., and Kyle Williams of Henderson; a stepson, Michael Williams of Henderson; a sister, Teena York of Marion; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Louise York.
Graveside services were Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Drennan
William Drennan, 88, of Fredonia died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at his home following a long illness.
He was a retired farmer and served as a deacon at Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Ileen Hooks Drennan; three sons, Leon Drennan and Jerry Drennan, both of Brentwood, Tenn., and Ronny Drennan of Fredonia; two daughters, Dee Watson of Caldwell County and Melinda Drennan of Brentwood, Tenn.; four brothers; James Drennan and Charles Drennan, both of Hopkinsville, Tom Drennan of Princeton and Earl Drennan of St. John, Ind.; an aunt, Sybil Martin of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John Herschel and Vada Idella Hopper Drennan; a daughter, Joyce Thompson; and a sister, Margaret Hudson.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Thompson officiating, assisted by Rev. Rich Gardner. Burial was at Rowland Cemetery.
Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church Mission Fund, 5755 SR 902 East, Fredonia. KY 42411 or Gideons International c/o David Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Rd. Princeton, KY 42445.
Teer
Ralph Teer, 85, of Marion died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and Purple Heart recipient.
Surviving are his children, Donald Teer of Marion, Linda Belt and Jerry Teer, both of Paducah; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Jenny Travis Teer; a son, Robert Teer; four sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Fryar
Mr. Bill Fryar, 73, of Eddyville, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired probation and parole officer in the western Kentucky area with 27 years of service. He was former captain of the Lyon County Rescue Squad where he served for 10 years. He had also served on the Lyon County Ambulance Board of Directors, the Kuttawa Fire Department and was a former police officer in both Lyon and Livingston counties. He was voted Lyon County Citizen of the Year in 1978. He sang tenor for over 50 years with many local gospel groups, including the Ambassadors. Fryar was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Princeton and the Livingston County American Legion Post 217 in Burna. He was a former Lakeland Funeral Home employee and was a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are a daughter, Paula Roberts of Benton; a son, Stephen Fryar of Hopkinsville; seven grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; a brother, Charles Fryar of Princeton; a sister, Geneva Threlkald of Salem; and several nieces and nephews.
Fryar was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Storms Fryar; a brother, Calvin DeBoe; and his parents, Omer and Ovelia McDaniels Fryar.
Services were Saturday, Dec. 11 at Lakeland Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Stinson, Rev. Ronnie Stinson Jr. and Rev. Keith Allred officiating. Burial was at Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville.
Wright
James “Jim” Wright, 61, of Tolu died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 at his home.
He had been a nightime custodian at Crittenden Elementary School for more than 20 years.
At press time, arrangements were incomplete at Myers Funeral Home.
December 9, 2010 Issue
Arflack
George Euell Arflack Jr., 84, of Frankfort died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
A native of Repton in Crittenden County, he was the son of the late George Euell and Deedie Brantley Arflack.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and also the National Guard. He was a member of Bridgeport Christian Church, Masonic Lodge in Marion and Shriners Scottish Rite in Madisonville. He also was past commander and member of VFW Post 4075, a life member of National Guard Kentucky and USA and Kentucky State Police Retirees Association.
December 2, 2010 Issue
Sparks
Edward V. Sparks, 91, of Evansville, Ind., died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Schuttler Music. He was an avid fisherman.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Beulah (Blake) Sparks; sons Larry V. Sparks and wife Judy, Dale E. Sparks and wife Becky of Evansville, Roger W. Sparks and wife Debbie of Salem and Stephen E. Sparks and wife Cindy of Ayrshire, Ind.; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Rebecca Sparks; and grandson, Jody Fichtinger.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville. Burial was at Willis Cemetery in Petersburg, Ind.
Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1200 N. Garvin St., Evansville, IN 47711-4663.
Harden
Mary Evelyn Harden, 53, of Robinson, Ill., died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill.
She was the daughter of William “Harold” Harden and Shirley Rieke Harden and had been employed at the Lawrence-Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens.
Surviving are her mother, Shirley Harden Glickauf of Robinson, Ill.; two sisters, Judy Massof and husband, Ed Massof of Washington, Mich., and Dolly Robinson and husband Roy Robinson of Robinson, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
The body was cremated and a private family service will be held at a later date at White Chapel Cemetery in Salem.
Memorials may be made to the Lawrence-Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens, 303 E. Main St. Robinson, IL 62454.
Rushing
Pat “Muldune” Rushing, 49, died at his home in Caldwell County on Nov. 28, 2010 after a long illness.
He was of the Christian faith and was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela Caraway Rushing; a son, William Phillip Runsvold of Litchfield; two daughters, Minetta Vickery and Tiffany Harris, both of Princeton; three grandchildren; Michael Vickery, Jeremy Harris and Peighton Runsvold; seven brothers, Carl E. Oliver, David L. Rushing, and Jerry D. Rushing, all of Fredonia, Harold D. Oliver of Calvert City, R.W. Oliver of Princeton, Roger D. Rushing of Sturgis and Gary Rushing of Marion; four sisters, Linda Hamby of Princeton, Shirley A. Riley of Kuttawa, Brenda Rowland of Fredonia and Anita J. Oliver of Baltimore, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Gerald Cannon officiating. Burial was at Fredonia Cemetery in Fredonia.
Belt
George Oakley Belt, 77, went home to be with the Lord, very peacefully, on Oct. 27, 2010 with his family by his side, after a battle with bone cancer.
He was born April 16, 1933 and raised in Lola by his parents, James Herman and Illa Cenia Belt (deceased), until such time as he moved to Chicago where he worked and later retired from Roadway Express after 20 years of service. He moved to Florida upon his retirement and lived a happy, peaceful life for 13 years until his death. He leaves behind his loving wife, Eva Belt, after 40 years of marriage; loving sons, Jason Oakley Belt, Florida, Terry Belt, Kentucky; Mike Belt, Kentucky; daughter, Cindy Belt-Neira, Indiana; lovely granddaughters, Chelsea of Indiana, and Chestene Floyd; grandsons, Mike Rollins, Ohio; Cody Neira, Indiana; Jared Belt, Kentucky; and great-grandson, Hunter James. His family also includes brothers, infant Roy Belt, Ollie Belt (deceased) Jewell Belt, Kenneth Belt, Don Belt all of Kentucky; and sisters, Ruby Grisham (deceased) sisters; Lucille Sites and Velva Walker all of Indiana; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and his precious dogs he loved so much, Angel and Cookie.
George was a caring, quiet gentle giant of a man. He was loved by all who knew him with an instant smile on his face for everyone. He had a passion for restoring old classic cars and belonged to a couple classic car clubs, winning hundreds of trophies. His greatest joy was restoring his father's 1951 Chevy truck, known as Swee' Pea, which he passed down to his son, Jason. He also loved to travel with his wife and was blessed to see many beautiful places in the world. True to his character, George’s desire was to be donated to science so that others would benefit from medical research and teaching.
Two memorial services were held Nov. 17 at his home. Eva Belt's brother, Rev. Jack Hudgens, officiated both services. Food was served, two white doves were released and there was a parade of classic cars with George's Swee' Pea leading the way.
November 25, 2010 Issue
Neisz
Bertha (Belt) Neisz, 93, of Lexington, formerly of Evansville, Ind., died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
She was born Feb. 22, 1917 in Crittenden County.
Neisz was a member of North East Park Baptist Church.
Neisz was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell “Jug” Glenn Neisz; son, Gary Neisz; parents, William and Mary Belt; and sisters, Anna Gilbert and Elizabeth “Libby” Truitt.
Surviving are her sister, Katie Hodge of Smyrna, Tenn.; granddaughters, Annemarie Neisz of Lexington and Taryn Michele Neisz of Worcester, Mass.; a grandson, Kristofer Jewell Neisz of Shrewsbury, Mass.; great-granddaughter, Mekenzie Grace Neisz of Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Services were Sunday, Nov. 21 at Lexington’s Alexander East Chapel officiated by Pastor Jeremy Edmondson. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Park.
Simpson
Christine Simpson, 93, of Marion died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.
She was a member of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Shelby Little and a son, Walter Earl Simpson, both of Marion; a brother, Verble Jenkins of Evansville, Ind.; a grandson, Charles Little of East Prairie, Mo.; and great-granddaughter, Decinda Little of East Prairie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Simpson; grandson, Richard Little; and a brother.
Services were Saturday, Nov. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Crawford
Addie Bell Crawford, 81, of Salem died on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010.
Crawford was an active member of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Salem.
She was born March 15, 1929 in Salem, the youngest daughter of James Leonard Crawford and Aldie Chip Crawford.
Surviving are a sister-in-law, Mary Crawford of McKenzie, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Ritha Miller, Donald and wife Sandra Crawford of Zion, Ill., Mary Nolen of McKenzie, Tenn.; James R. and wife Sharon Crawford of Salem and Jerry and wife Bonnie Crawford of Paducah; and a host of great nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Hillman, Edward and James H. Crawford of Salem; and a sister, Thelma Miller of California.
Services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Lewis Cemetery.
Sisco
Barbara Sisco, 54, of Marion died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.
She was a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are her children, Jason and Josh Sisco of Marion and Jennifer Gross of Texas; a brother, James Barrett of South Carolina; and five grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Kinslow
Patsy Kinslow, 68, of Princeton died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.
She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church in Princeton.
Survivors include her son, Morgan and wife Rebecca Kinslow of Princeton, three daughters, Melissa and husband Melburn Conner of Marion, Debbie Kinslow of Hopkinsville and Kim Kinslow of Paducah; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three brothers, Royce and Richard Burchett, both of Princeton; Bobby Burchett of Fredonia and a sister, Betty Pyle of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Kinslow; her parents, Jesse and Ludie Fowler Burchett; and a brother, Roscoe Burchett.
Funeral services were Saturday at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Dane Hodges officiating. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caldwell County Relay For Life, 112 West Main Street, Princeton, KY 42445. Online condolences may be set to: condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.
McDaniel
Ella McDaniel, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2010 at her home in Princeton after a long illness.
She attended Rock Springs United Methodist Church and was retired as a production worker in Arvin, Ind.
Surviving are three sons, Sidney and wife Karen McDaniel, Chester “Louard” and wife Rhonda McDaniel and Jimmy and wife Debbie McDaniel, all of Princeton; three daughters, Louise Hall of Princeton, Violet and husband James Dunning of Caldwell County and Kitty and husband Charles Matthews of Dycusburg; a brother, James Jackson of Caldwell County; three sisters, Wanda Glass Moore and Nancy Ward, of Princeton, and Rosie Thorning of Paducah; a half brother, Pete Jackson of Marshall County; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson and Maudie Jackson Teague; her husband, Louard “Cowboy” McDaniel; a daughter, Patty McClure; and a sister, Ruth Moore.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Mark Engler officiating. Burial was at Rock Springs Church Cemetery.
Mayes
Mary Dorothy (Vick) Mayes, 99, went home to spend Thanksgiving this year with her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband, Elbert on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. She was at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
Dorothy was born on Jan. 7, 1911 to Rebecca (Crider) and John Vick. She attended Applegate, a one room school in rural Marion where she met and attended with her future husband, Elbert. They were married on Sept. 8, 1928.
Dorothy worked at Swift & Company in Evansville, Ind. She was a Christian woman who loved her Lord and Savior with her whole heart and shared this love with those around her. Dorothy spent many winters fishing with Elbert on Lake Okeechobee, Fla. She enjoyed reading her Bible, quilting, sewing, crocheting and word search puzzles. She enjoyed these hobbies until the Lord called her home. She spent many years in the Eastern Star.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Elbert; her daughter, Mary K. Salyer and infant son Paul Allen, as well as siblings, Herbert, Elza and Olga. She is survived by her son Larry (Connie) Mayes of Evansville, and grandchildren, Rick Salyer, Tracey Fredo, Lori (Rodney) Pavlichek and Brian (Wendy)Mayes; great-grandchildren Zachary and Caleb Salyer, Kyle, Jill and Taylor Fredo and Kelsie, Victoria, Allie and Abbie Pavlichek; and special nephew, Gary (Judy) Mayes.
Services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Rosebud Cemetery.
November 18, 2010 Issue
Vick
Dr. Barbara Herndon Vick, 54, of Paducah died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at her residence.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hickory, Ky. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Murray State University, and a doctorate at the University of Kentucky.
Dr. Vick was assistant superintendent of the McCracken County Schools for 13 years. She formerly served as instructional supervisor and taught home economics in the Livingston County School District. She also served as Extension Agent for 4-H in Livingston County. She served as Kentucky chairperson of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and chair of SACS-CASI Advance ED. Vick was past-president of the Smithland Women’s Club, a Kentucky Colonel and was recognized as a Woman of Leadership in Paducah and McCracken County.
Surviving are her husband, David Vick Sr. of Smithland; stepdaughter, Beth Stamps and husband Joe of Bowling Green; stepson, Cliff Vick of New York City; sisters, Rosella Herndon and Glenda Bowden and husband Van of Paducah; brother, Kenneth Herndon and wife Karen of Milburn; step-grandchildren, Lauren and Taylor Stamps of Bowling Green; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph David and Minnie Martha (Blalock) Herndon; and a brother, Clifton Herndon.
Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at the Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Bill Lawson officiating. Burial was at the Vick Cemetery in Hampton.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2001 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131.
Winn
Floy Winn, 82, of Fredonia, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital after a short illness.
He was a member of Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from Borden Milk Company were he had served as a field representative.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Blackburn Winn; two sons, Dennis and Marty Winn of Fredonia; and two daughters, Elaine York of Fredonia and Tracey Crowley of Auburn, Ala.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Georgia Tosh Winn; a grandchild, Tenille Winn; two great-great-grandchildren, Eli and Kaiden Gill; and three brothers, Mitchell, Clayton and Mickey Winn.
Services were Monday, Nov. 15 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Danny York, Rev. Dennis Winn and Rev. Rich Gardner officiating. Burial was at Asher Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bright Life Farms, Roberta Robertson, administrator, 6773 U.S. 62 West, Kuttawa, KY 42055.
Belt
George Oakley Belt, 77, died Oct. 27, 2010 in Leesburg, Fla.
He was born April 16. 1933 and raised in Lola. He was retired from Roadway Express.
Survivors include sons, Terry and Mike Belt of Marion; a daughter, Cindy Neira of Indiana; brothers, Donald and Kenneth Belt, Lola and Jewell of Marion; a sister, Velva Walker of Indiana; five grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; James Herman and Ilia Cenia Belt; brothers, Ollie and Roy Belt; and a sister, Lucille Belt Sites.
His body was donated to medical research. A memorial service was held at his home in Leesburg, Fla, on Wednesday, Nov. 17.
November 11, 2010 Issue
Donoho
Jennifer Ellen Vaughn Donoho, 45, of Grand Rivers, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her mother, Addie Lou Clark of Burna; father, Harold Vaughn and wife Cheryl of Lexington, Ky.; son, Zachary Thomas and wife Danielle of Ledbetter; daughter, Jordan Thomas of Grand Rivers; brother, Chris Vaughn of Burna; and a grandson, Dallas Thomas.
Services were Friday, Nov. 5 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. John Baker officiating. Burial was at Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Young
James H. Young, 89, of Salem died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Salem Baptist Church.
Surviving are his children, Sheila Russell of Salem and James Duane Young of Chandler, Ind.; siblings, JoAnne Long, June Norman, Richard Young, Sue Belt, Stanley Young and Bonnie Penn, all of Marion, and Terry Young and Connie Cowan, both of Salem; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Jean Young; parents, Johnie and Willie Bet Young; and four sisters.
Graveside services were Tuesday at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lanham
Billy Lanham, 58, of Marion died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian faith.
Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Lanham of Marion; brothers, Joe, Jerry and Ricky Lanham of Marion; and a sister, Jeannie Harris of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Lanham; a brother and a sister.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Davenport
Dewey Davenport Jr., 82, of Henderson, died at 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
He was born in the Mexico community to Dewey Davenport Sr. and Pearl Williamson Davenport Omer. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Morton Omer; and sisters, Hazel Padgett and Helen Moran.
He was a Korean War U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Shirley A. Davenport; a daughter, Bonnie Davenport-Southerland of Georgetown, Ky.; a son, David L. Davenport of Henderson; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Services were Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Deacon Larry Edwards officiating. Burial was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield with full military rites.
Reynolds
Ross Alvin Reynolds, 52, of Burna died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
Reynolds is survived by his mother, Daffina Reynolds of Burna, his wife of 17 years, Pam Reynolds; two daughters, Dawn Sharee and Brittany Allen, both of Burna; two sisters, Lela Thompson of Smithland and Martha Broach of Burna; and one brother, Thomas Reynolds of Smithland.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross Cleon Reynolds; and a brother.
Graveside services were Sunday, Nov. 7 at Scott’s Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. John Baker officiating.
Memorials can be made to Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
November 4, 2010 Issue
Hill
Services for Eva M.L. Donald Hill, 66, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m., Friday. Burial will be at Lewis Cemetery.
On June 18, 1944, Richard Donald Sr. and Mora Lee Bond-Donald were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. They named her Eva Mary Louise. She had her “heavenly birthday” on Oct. 30, 2010 when she passed from this earth at Homestead Rehabilitation Center at Lexington, Ky. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Hill.
She was the second of seven siblings. Eva enjoyed friends, family and church as she grew up in Humboldt, Tenn. She was spiritually trained at Williams Chapel Baptist Church and later joined the St. James Baptist Church where she was an active member.
She graduated from Stigall High School in 1965. Later, she chose nursing as a career and became a licensed practical nurse. In search of a job, Eva and a classmate (Maydell) moved to Marion. Marion became her other home and she joined in fellowship with Main Street Freewill Baptist Church where she worshiped and served as an anchor while health allowed.
With a caring heart and loving hands, she cared for the sick until her health issues prohibited.
A very loving mother, Eva was blessed with six children, Spencer (Geraldine), Jacqueline, Derrick, Stephon (Heather), David (Nekesha), Angela (Tanner).
She was “granny” to Jillain, Joshua, Jessica, Amber, Jasmine, Sidney, Joe, Raven, Breanna, Stephon Jr., Raymond, Kynedi, Xavier, Zachary, Destiny and Dalen. She was “great-granny” to JaiBre, JayLea, Jorian, Amauri and Rayshaun.
In addition to her children, precious memories of Eva will be held by her sister, Dorothy D. Armour; five brothers, Jimmy, John Arthur, Richard Jr., Robert and Rev. Myron Donald; a half-sister, Mamie Donald; her loving husband’s espousal family, Bob (Janice), Bill (Tanya), Betty, Mary (Roy), Carolyn (Richard), and Tony Hill; many nieces, nephews and cousins of the Donald-Proctor and Bond families; Aunt Mary McKelvy; a darling neighbor, Mrs. Nellie Qualls; and a dear friend, Sis.
Her love is her legacy!
I Peter 4:8
Rorer
James T. Rorer, 63, of Marion died, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are his brother, Bobby Rorer of Marion; and two sisters, Francis Ann Rorer and Mary Cathrine Rorer, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robin Ray Rorer and Mary Dee Adams.
Graveside services were Monday, Nov. 1 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Hopkinsville.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Hearell
Roy Hearell, 84, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at Superior Care Home in Paducah.
He was born on March 1, 1926 to Roy E. and Nelle Mae (Henderson) Hearell. Hearell was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, having been confirmed in 1954. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. He was previously a grief counselor for the widows and widowers support group in Paducah and was retired from Petters Supply after 45 years service.
Surviving are his children, Brenda Wallace and husband Gary of Covington, Va., Gary Hearell and wife Aimee of Paducah and Mark Hearell and wife Deborah of Milan, Tenn.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Harry Hearell and wife Linda of Marion and Donald Hearell and wife Lois of Peoria, Ill.
In addition to his parents, Hearell was preceded in death by his wife, Emelia Maxine Guetersloh Hearell; one sister; and one brother.
Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 29 at Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Pastor Cory Aker officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, In Memory of Roy Hearell, 211 South 21st Street, Paducah, KY 42003
Thomas
Dean Thomas, 79, of Marion died Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind.
She was a homemaker, a 13-year breast cancer survivor and had received her GED certificate by then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton.
Surviving are four daughters: Leigh Thomas of York, Penn.; Deanna Froman of Naples, Fla.; Deborah Skelton of Lakeland, Fla.; and Kimberly Thomas of Evansville, Ind.; a son, David Thomas of Marion; sister, Sadie Craft of Maceo, Ky.; her companion of several years, Louis “Bus” Schultz of Decker, Ind.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Frank Thomas; and her parents, George Cleveland Baize and Opal Underwood Baize Rider.
Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 1 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be to the Knox County Humane Society, 405C Main St., PO Box 64, Vincennes, IN 47591.
October 28, 2010 Issue
Roach
Muriel Roach, 97, of Salem, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church and an avid quilter.
Surviving are a daughter, Beatrice Croft and husband Jimmy of Salem; a sister, Christine Shuecraft of Marion; two grandchildren, Terry Croft of Salem and Michael Croft of Salem; and five great-grandchildren, Rachel Guess, Johnathan Croft, Brandon Croft, JoAnna Croft and Lucas Croft.
Roach was preceded in death by her husband, Lubie Roach; and two sisters, Pearl Watson and Eddylean Riley.
She was the daughter of George and Bertha Adams Kimsey.
Services were Monday, Oct. 25 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Shewcraft
Christine Kimsey Shewcraft, 92, of Marion, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Barrett; her second husband, Raymond Shewcraft; and three sisters, Pearl Watson, Evaleen Riley and Muriel Roach. She was the daughter of George and Bertha Adams Kimsey.
Services were Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Lola Cemetery.
Sandefur
Robert C. Sandefur 46, of Henderson died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 at Crooked Creek Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of services.
Smith
Nellie Hazel Smith, 100, formerly of Livingston County, died at 1:37 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City.
She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple and was a retired nurse’s aide at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are daughters W. Irene Smith of Reidland, Gladys Smith Eckenrode and Jackie Smith Cubillos, both of Benton; two sons, Walter L. Smith and wife Jeannie of Sammamish, Wash., and Joseph E. Smith and wife Liz of Reidland; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; three step-grandsons; 14 step- great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Smith was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy C. Smith; one great-grandson, Ian Christian Hamilton; brothers, Roy, Dewey and Dallas Walker; sisters, Bertha Walker, Mamie Walker McElmurry, Carmen Walker Quertermous and Beulah Walker Emerine Dunkerson and several nephews and nieces. Her parents were Joseph Thomas and Viola Florence McElmurry Walker.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 28 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. J.E. Smith II and Rev. Harold Council officiating. Burial will be at Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors.
Abell
Elizabeth Hunt Abell, 90, of Marion died Monday, Oct. 25 2010 at her home.
Surviving are her daughters, Darlene Abell of Marion and Carolyn Lueken and husband Maury of Evansville, Ind.; sons, C. Wesley Abell and wife Sue of Clarksville, Ind., and Douglas Abell and partner David Van Heest of Holland Mich.; sister, Lena Belt of Marion; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; daughters, Angela Dawn and Betty Luker; her parents, Harve and Carrie Woodall Hunt; a sister, Martha Adele Ramsey; and brothers, Maynard Obadiah, William Eldred, Harvey “Tim” Glendel, John A, and Learner “Shorty” Arnold.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Fund at 199 Country View Drive, Marion KY 42064 or Christians in Action, Att. Norma Hunt, PO Box 728 Woodlake, CA 93286-0728.
Phillips
Robert Allen “Bob” Phillips, 69, of Marion died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at Parkway Nursing and Rehab Center in Paducah.
He was a member of Frances Presbyterian Church and former employee of the City of Marion water treatment plant.
Surviving are his daughter, Michelle Rushing of Paducah; sister, Jeanne Nunn of Henderson; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; Phyllis Phillips; and parents, Brownie and Deedie Phillips.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.
October 21, 2010 Issue
Wilcox
Fredrick Franklin Wilcox, 68, of Fredonia died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 at Springlake Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
He was a member of New Union General Baptist Church and the Fredonia American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served 20 years in the National Guard. He also worked as the custodian at the National Guard facility in Benton.
Surviving are his sons, Fredrick Kenton Wilcox of Eddyville and Franklin Keith Wilcox of Salem; a sister, Carmen Hope Richardville of Princeton and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mahlon and Lillian Watson Wilcox.
Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 17 at Myers Funeral Home. Burial was at Hurricane Cemetery.
Monroe
Charles Monroe 87, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010.
He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Third Army Infantry under Gen. George Patton in Europe. He was a member of Disabled Veterans of America, 55-year member of the Indiana Board of Realtors, formerly president of the Northern Indiana Board of Realtors, a lifelong member of the Salem Kentucky Masonic Lodge, member of the Glen Park Baptist Church in Gary, Ind., and was a singer and musician.
Surviving are his brother, James Monroe of Evansville, Ind.; his son, Gerry Monroe wife Betty of Nicholasville, Ky., two grandchildren, Michael Monroe of Crown Point, Ind., and Renee Monroe of Louisville; and two great-grandchildren, Lilly and Griffin Monroe.
He was preceded in death by this wife of 67 years, Elba Weldon Monroe, whom he married in Marion in 1942. He was the son of Charles and Dottie Monroe from Salem.
A memorial service, including military rites, was held Friday, Oct. 15 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Online condolences may be left at BettsandWestFuneralHome.com.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation in the name of Lilly Monroe at: JDRF.Org.
Sosh
Brian Curtis Sosh, 25, of Marion died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010.
He was a coal miner and member of the Crittenden County Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife, Chasity Sosh; sons, Dakota and Ethan Sosh; daughter, Ashlee Sosh; parents, Carl and Shirley Sosh of Marion; a brother, Travis Sosh of Dycusburg; maternal grandmother, Betty Starrick of Marion; paternal grandmother, Margaret Sosh of Henderson; and three nieces.
A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 15 at Marion Baptist Family Life Center. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Brian Sosh Memorial Fund, c/o Farmers Bank & Trust Company, 201 South Main Street, Marion, KY 42064.
Sunderland
Mr. James Lindley Sunderland II, 54, of Paducah, died Thursday, Oct. 14 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his father, James Sunderland of West Paducah; three sisters, Sonja Sunderland of Salem, Wanda Sunderland of Evansville, Ind., and Sheila Lindsay of Paducah; a brother, Michael Sunderland of Salem; and a nephew, Billy Lindsay of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Moore Sunderland.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 16 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery.
Hardesty
John W.D. Hardesty, 86, died Sept. 14, 2010 in Ontario, Calf.
He was a graduate of Tolu High School and served his country as a medic with the rank of sergeant first class during the Korean War. After the war, he worked for International Harvester and Paducah Power as a security guard. After moving to California, he attended and graduated from Chaffee College while working on the weekends as an orderly. He worked for Bell Telephone Company for 35 years.
Surviving are his three sons; William “Bill” Hardesty of West Valley City, Utah; Steve and Johnnie Hardesty of Ontario, Calf.; sisters; Mary Kruse and Carol Echary of Chula Vista, Calf.; and two aunts; Estes Taylor of Paducah and Frances Putnel of Fort Meade, Fla.
A memorial service was held in Ontario, Calf.
Ogletree
Shirley Ogletree, 74, of Sturgis, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
Surviving are her husband, Alvie Ogletree; two sons, Brian Harkins of Marion and David Ogletree of Sturgis; a sister, Lynda Sayles of Sturgis; three brothers; Kenneth Hinton of Henderson and Frank Hinton and Darrell Hinton of Sturgis; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Fay Hinton; a sister, Betty Waggener; and brother, Harlan Hinton.
Services were Wednesday, Oct. 20 at the Church of God in Sturgis. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
October 14, 2010 Issue
Watson
James Watson, 53, of Cocoa, Fla., died Oct. 5, 2010.
Surviving are his two sons, James Allen Watson and Justin DeWayne Watson, both of Marion.
He preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Pearl Watson; and three brothers, Jesse Wayne Watson, Charles Watson and William Watson.
Memorial services were Saturday, Oct. 9 at Whites Chapel Church. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Edwards
Linda Hunter Edwards, 58, Of Marion died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 in Jacksonville Fla.
Surviving are her husband, Casey Edwards of Marion; daughter, DeeDee Johnson and husband Scotty of Salem; a son, Chris Hunter of Salem; a step-daughter, Amy Morrison and husband Jimmy of Moody, Ala.; a step-son, Daniel Edwards of Vincenness, Ind.; four brothers, Jerry Fletcher and Ricky Fletcher, both of Marion, Carl Ferrell of Missouri and Charles Fletcher Jr. of Wyoming; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Fannie Fletcher.
Funeral Services were Saturday, Oct. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Rohrer
Dr. James Rohrer, 63, of Princeton died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 at his home.
He was a dentist, a member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of Clinton Masonic Lodge 82. He grew up in Marion and graduated from Marion High School.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Pettit Rohrer; one son, Lucas Rohrer of Princeton; one daughter, Mary Rohrer of Princeton; and one sister, Elizabeth Bachert of Mount Vernon, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Nolan Rohrer and Mary Margaret Johnson Rohrer.
Services were Saturday, Oct. 9 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was at Meeks Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Oliver
Willard Lee Oliver, 78, of Marion, formerly of Henderson, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church in Salem, the American Legion, Worsham Post #40 and the VFW in Marion.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Lois Oliver; three sons; James and wife Susie Duncan of Calhoun, Gary Lee Oliver of Henderson and Bruce Oliver of Uniontown, four daughters; Cynthia and husband James Gilley of Robards, Mary Jo and husband Roger Goins of Baskett, Diane and husband Wayne Hancock of Henderson, Kathy Smith of Henderson; special daughter, Betty and husband Steve Hayes of Evansville; two brothers, Audrey Oliver of Henderson and Roger Oliver of Geneva; seven sisters, Edna Jensen of Henderson, Elaine Sparks of Webster County, Betty Sue Stone of Henderson, Mary Cecil Parrish of Webster County, Shirley Haire of Henderson, and Janice Sutton and Linda Chandler, both of Webster County; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 9 at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson. Burial was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Henderson County. Full military rites were conducted by Worsham Post #40.
Kemmer
Pauline Beck Kemmer, 93, of Florence, Ariz., died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
Formerly of Lyon County, Kemmer was retired from Moore Business Forms in Marion.
Surviving are her grandson, William Brent Kemmer of Marion; her sister, Nina Beck Gresham of Caldwell County; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Beck; her husband Lawrence William Kemmer; her son William Larry “Bill” Kemmer; six sisters; and two brothers. At her request, there were no services as she donated her body for scientific research.
Tabor
Meredith Ann Tabor, 39, of Marion died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Surviving are her mother Hope Hodge and stepfather, Tim Hodge, both of Marion; a daughter, Vanessa Tooley of Nashville, Tenn.; a son Daniel Gibson of Marion; and a brother, Brant Tabor of Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Tabor; and grandparents, Walton and Johnie Boswell.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 12 Myers Funeral Home. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Barrett
David Wayne Barrett, 66, of Louisville died Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Louisville.
He was retired from the Marley Company.
Surviving are two sisters, Shirley B. Cooper of Maumelle, Ark., and Ena B. Price and husband Claude of Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dickie Barrett; sister, Louise Oates; and brother-in-law, Wayne Cooper. His parents were Wayne and Imogene Lamb Barrett.
Graveside services are at 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at Carrsville Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Bradley
Harry C. Bradley Jr., 85, of Salem, died Oct. 9, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital.
He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, past member of Glenpark Lodge #732 in Merrillville, Ind., and a member of Salem Lodge #81. He was past deacon and Sunday School superintendent at Central Baptist Church in Hobart, Ind., for 38 years.
Surviving are a son, Garry Bradley and wife Linda of Valparaiso, Ind.; a brother, Charles Raymond Bradley and wife Carolyn of Titusville, Fla.; four grandchildren, Kristin Truitt and husband Alex of Bozeman, Mont., Jason Bradley and wife Elizabeth of Valparaiso, Ind., Benjamin Bradley of Boston, Mass., and Matthew Bradley and wife Sara of San Diego, Calif.; and four great-grandchildren, Stephen Truitt, Rebecca Truitt, Abigail Truitt and Gretchen Bradley.
Bradley was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Faye Bradley; daughter, Barbara K. Bradley; and parents, Harry Sr. and Mae Babb Bradley.
Services are at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m., until the funeral hour on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
October 7, 2010 Issue
Lockhart
Mildred Lockhart, 93, of Salem, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.She was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Doris Grimes and husband Orbin of Ledbetter; a brother, Guthrie Brooks of Lola; three grandchildren, Karen Waddell and husband John, of Nashville, Tenn.; Pam Hawkins and husband Steve of Paducah; and Randy Grimes and wife Teresa of Cumming, Ga.; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elzie R. Harnice; her second husband, David Lockhart; three brothers, Lawson Curnel, Zelma Curnel and Defas Brooks; and a sister, Tressie Ivy.
Her parents were Lawrence and Gertrude Davidson Curnel.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 2 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. John East and Randy Grimes officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Twelve Oaks Baptist Church Building Fund in c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Williams
Jesse Houston Williams, 75, of Lola, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Doris Williams of Lola; two brothers, Robert Williams of Lola and Harold Williams of Carrsville; three sisters, Lucille Watson of Lola, Joyce Dinwiddie of Big Sandy, Tenn., and Linda Rogers of Lola.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Jean Williams; two brothers; two sisters; and his parents, James H. Williams and Bertie McFalls Williams.
There will be no services. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Foster
George Coleman Foster Jr., 88, of Salem, died at 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
He was a retired Livingston County farmer, and a veteran of World War II.
A member of Cedar Grove Methodist Church for many years, he became a member of Pinckneyville Baptist Church several years before his death.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Dean Fletcher Foster; two sons, Don and wife Brenda Foster, and David and wife Teresa Foster of Burna; two daughters, Linda and husband Butch McDowell of Salem and Janice and husband Randy Tasa of Corydon; six grandsons, John and wife Courtney Foster, George Foster, Matthew Foster, Mitch Foster, Cole Foster and Randy Tasa; three granddaughters, Kelly Grady, Amy and husband Jared Byford, and Stacey Foster; and three great-grandchildren, Rebecca Tasa, Paris Foster and Noah Byford; step-grandsons, Jason McDowell and Eric and wife Mandy Tasa; step-granddaughter, Jeana and husband David Phelps; step-great-grandchildren, Evan and Marley Phelps, Tyler and Brayden Tasa, and Kyle Johnson; and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Coleman and Nelle May Nunn Foster Sr.; and two sisters, Elizabeth Amelia Taylor and Ruth Nunn Cox.
He was born on Oct. 16, 1921 on the family farm in Vicksburg between Mullikin and Cedar Grove in Livingston County and moved to Crittenden County at age two. He graduated from Marion High School in 1940.
Foster was a veteran of World War II, having flown 50 missions with the 724th Squadron, 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, as tail gunner in a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber. He took part in bombing raids on Ploesti, Regensburg and Munich, and many other targets. The 451st was the only bomber group to receive three Presidential Unit Citations for its actions during World War II.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 2 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Leslie Joyce officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Godwin
Nicole Lee Godwin, stillborn, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
Surviving are her father Calvin Godwin and mother Stacy Workman, both of Marion; grandparents, Bryan Godwin and Patty Godwin of Marion; Gary Workman and Katie Kirk of Marion; great-grandparents, Gerald Martin and Vivian Martin and Vivian Workman, all of Marion.
Graveside services were Tuesday at Piney Fork Cemetery with Bro. Richard Gardner officiating.
Myers funeral home was handling arrangements.
Wells
Edith Rose Wells, 44, of Marion died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Jack Wells of Marion; mother, Stella Williams of Marion; daughters Samantha Gibson of Marion and Sabrina Jones of Hopkinsville; son, Joshua Jones of Marion; sisters, Carolyn Graham of Marion and Michelle Belcher of Marion; brothers, Timothy Williams of Marion and Claude Williams of Missouri; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father Claude R. Williams.
Graveside services were Sunday at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hamilton
Wanda Jean Hamilton, 72, of Marion died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her husband John Hamilton of Marion; daughter, Michelle and husband Jack Berry of Marion; sons Paul W. and wife Jung Hamilton of Olathe, Kan.; John B. and wife Paula Hamilton of Kevil, Michael and wife Margie Hamilton of Marion and Randy W. Hamilton of Eudora, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Holdman and Pearl Irene Waddell.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 4 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jack Dodson officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Kemp
Mary Kemp, 70, formerly of Marion, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 in Florida.
Surviving are a brother, David Hilliard of Layton Okla.; her children, John Boudro and his wife Christi and Joseph Boudro and his wife Beverly; grandchildren, Brittany, Jand, Tucker and Danie.
Memorials may be made to Williams Childs Hospice House, 1350 S. Hickory St., Melbourne, FL 32901 or Melbourne Kidney Center, 1400 S. Apollo Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901.
Bailey
Carlos Franklin Bailey, 79, of Murray, formerly of Crittenden County, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 at his home.
He was self-employed, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. He attended Murray State University, and was a Murray State Racer basketball player from 1950-52. He was also a broadcaster for the Lady Marshalls basketball team during the 1970s and 80s.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sarah Summers Bailey of Murray (they were married June 27, 1952 in Marion); a daughter, Patricia Bailey of Murray; three sons, Tim Bailey and wife Patricia of Madisonville, Thomas Bailey and wife Shondi of Murray and Stephen Bailey and wife Jane of Guthrie; sister, Edwina Johnson of Morgantown, W.V., eight grandchildren, Jessica Bailey of Crofton, Matthew, Rachel, Ryan, Brittany and Joshua Bailey, all of Murray, Sarah Beth Bailey of Guthrie and Caitlin Brookshire of Trenton, Ky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Reba Dobbs Bailey; and one brother, R.G. Bailey.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 2 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray with Rev. Glynn Orr officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Murray-Calloway County Hospital Hospice House Building Fund, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.
Edwards
Linda Edwards 58, of Marion died Oct. 2, 2010 in Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services are incomplete at this time at Gilbert Funeral Home.
September 30, 2010 Issue
Myrick
Marjorie E. Myrick, 82, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at her home in Lola.
She was a member of the Lola Pentecostal Church and past president of the Lola Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.
Surviving are a son, Delbert W. Myrick; and a daughter, Tana S. Myrick, both of Salem; and several nieces and great-nieces.
Myrick was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Myrick; sisters, Anna Louise Hamrick and Jean Evelyn Hardy; and a nephew, Jerry Allen.
She was the daughter of Guy and Iadeen Strong Parker.
Services were Monday, Sept. 27 at Lola Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Tim Fouts and Eddie Machan officiating. Burial was at Lola Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lola Pentecostal Church Building Fund; LHHS Auxiliary; or Gideons International c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Martin
Darrell Martin, 76, of Kuttawa died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired supervisor for the Illinois postal system and from the Lyon County State Highway Department. He was a U.S. Army veteran from the Korean War period.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Bonnie Childress Martin; a son, Doyle Martin of Kuttawa; a daughter, Donna Gilley of Marion; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Rich of Providence and Barbara DeWitt of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Derrick Martin; and one brother, Billy Martin. His parents were Preston Orman Martin and Alta Lucille Ross Martin.
Graveside services were Monday, Sept. 27 at Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville with Van Yandell officiating.
Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.
Bozeman
Cora Luvena Bozeman, 94, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at her home in Marion.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Gary Bozeman of Marion; a daughter, Elizabeth Immel of Portage, Ind.; a sister, Jaunita Johnson of Salem; a brother, Thomas Junior Asbridge of Salem; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Bozeman was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Bozeman; a son; two sisters; and a brother.
Services were Sunday, Sept. 26 at Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery.
Lewis
John Larry Lewis, 59, of Burna, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
He was employed by Martin Marietta Materials for 34 years.
Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Vickie L. Lewis of Burna; a son, Andrew L. Lewis of Morganfield; step-daughters, Lisa Guill of Lone Oak and Michelle Hansen of Calvert City; sister, Mildred Lewis of Salem; brothers, Ronald Lewis of Burna, Jackie Lewis of Princeton, Bill Lewis of Mayfield and Clyde Lewis of Smithland; four grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five brothers. He was the son of Jack and Rosie Miller Lewis.
Services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will be at Pinckneyville Cemetery. Visitation was 5-9 p.m., Wednesday.
September 23, 2010 Issue
Johnson
Marjorie Johnson, 83, of Marion, Ky., died Wednesday, Sept 15, 2010.
She was born Oct. 5, 1926 in Nortonville, Ky.
Surviving are her sister, June Choate of Lexington, Ky.; her children, June Robinette of Lexington, Thomas A. Johnson Jr., and wife Sharon, and Robert W. Johnson and wife Linda, both of Nashville; grandchildren Ronnie, Andy and Allan Robinette, Valarie Robinette Stinnett and husband Brandon, Emily Robinette Naaktgeboren and husband Micheal, and Rachel Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Collin and Ella Stinnett.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Johnson; her brother, Thomas Choate of Richmond Va.; and her parents, Raleigh and Mildred Choate of Irvington, Ky.
Johnson was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and held a master’s degree in education from Murray State University. Her elementary and secondary teaching tenure included Ridgely, Tenn., Puryear, Tenn., Hickman, Ky., McKenzie, Tenn., Lynch, Ky., and Webster County High School where she completed her career as the guidance counselor. Her passion was music.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 18 at Marion United Methodist Church with Brother Wayne Garvey and Rev. Charles Brantley officiating.
Newcom
Calvin “C.D.” Newcom, 88, of Clay died at 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
He was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his daughter, Brenda Harris of Clay; four sons; John Newcom of Marion, Calvin Newcom of Clay, David Newcom of Blackford and Bobby Newcom of Marion; two sisters, Evalena Enoch of Newport News, Va., and Jewell Bouchard of Madisonville; 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 2007; and a son, Tommy Newcom in 2009.
Funeral Services were Saturday, Sept. 18 at Grace Baptist Church in Clay with Bro. Larry Williams officiating. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery in Clay.
Walker
Connie Jean Walker, 81, of Central City, formerly of Marion, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and Eastern Star.
Surviving are her son, Daryl Walker of Powderly, Ky.; a sister, June Lockhart Curd of Corbin; grandchildren, April Benningfield of Owensboro, Darla Durall of Greenville, Audrey Mercer of Greenville and Charlie Walker of Bowling Green; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Walker; daughter, Janice Highfil; granddaughter, Julie Beth Highfil; parents, Charles and Eva Mae Lockhart; and two brothers.
Services are at 11 a.m., Thursday (today) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064 or Prader Willi Foundation, 104 Hume Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301.
Chittenden
Wayne Ward Chittenden, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
A native of northern Livingston County, he was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for 50 years. He was a member of the Board of Incorporators of Livingston County Hospital and Healthcare Systems and served on the Board of Directors for 45 years. He was also a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. In his early years, Chittenden was a school teacher and served in the military during World War II. A member of the Signal Corp, he operated radar during the invasions of Africa, Sicily and Italy. A retired farmer, recently he had been raising Angus cattle.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ruth Slayden Chittenden; his daughter, Cynthia Chittenden; sisters, Lois May of Hampton and Willie Massey of Burna.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Black; and brother, Lucian Chittenden. He was the son of the late J.L. Chittenden and Lena Tyner Chittenden.
Services were Sunday, Sept. 19, the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Chuck Ladd officiating. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 1513 Lola Rd., Hampton, KY 42047.
Taylor
Charles “Sug” Taylor, 90, of Salem died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born April 27, 1920 on a farm just north of Salem. He lived in Salem all of his life. Taylor was a member of Salem Baptist Church for 79 years and was involved in many church activities. He was a farmer and also worked at Air Products in Calvert City.
Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Georgia Patmor Taylor; a son, Dr. Pat Taylor and wife Judy of Bolivar, Mo.; two granddaughters, Marijo Taylor Gronewold and husband Tom of El Paso, Texas, and Dr. Charla Taylor Austermann and husband Dr. Adam Austermann; two great-grandsons, Drew Charles Austermann and Luke Taylor Austermann, all of St. Louis, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Taylor and Lillie Hord Taylor; a sister, Elizabeth Taylor Wooldridge; and two brothers, C.H. Taylor and Frank Park Taylor.
Services were Monday, Sept. 20, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. John East and Rev. Mark Combs officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
September 16, 2010 Issue
Pugh
Virgil Pugh, Jr., 69, of Marion died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at his home in Marion.
He was a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Surviving are his children, Debra Osborne of Texas, Harry Lee Black of Sturgis, Kelly Harper of Princeton, Dean Black of Sturgis, Michelle and Crystal Dawn Pugh of Paducah; sisters, Velda Henderson of Marion; Pauline Willings of Paducah, Zora Davis of Ledbetter, Sue Tabor of Paducah and Mary Pugh of Marion; brothers, Jewell and Donald Pugh of Marion; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Agnes Pugh Sr.; one brother; and two sisters.
Services were Friday, Sept. 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Stinnett
Rhea Stinnett, 92 of Dycusburg died at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab Center in Salem.
She was retired as postmistress of the Dycusburg post office, a homemaker and a member of Dycusburg Baptist Church.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Faye Stinnett of Dycusburg; two daughters-in-law, Shirley Stinnett of Dycusburg and Paula Long Stinnett of Smithland; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clifton Stinnett; two sons, Bobby W. Stinnett and Ken Stinnett; two infant grandsons, Rusty Stinnett and Brent Stinnett; three brothers, William, Charlie and Hugh Baldwin; eight sisters, Byrd Dycus, Kathryn Grubbs, Tylene Owen, Lucille Faughn, Ruth Cook, Allie Ennis, Thelma McDowell and Doris Thompson.
Her parents were Luther Baldwin and Alma Martin Baldwin.
Services were Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Bennie Chandler officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
VanVactor
Bob VanVactor, 70, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at his home in Fredonia.
He was born in Union County. was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Crayne, a retired carpenter and a United States Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Peggy Stewart VanVactor of Fredonia; a son, Robert “Bobby” VanVactor; three daughters, Debbie Thurmond, Pam Oliver and Sherry Williams all of Caldwell County; brother, William VanVactor of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Judy Cotton of Paducah and Dorothy Cline; a stepdaughter, Leeanne Mills; a stepson, David VanMatre; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Roger Waters officiating. Burial with full military honors was at Rogers Cemetery in Christian County.
Perry
Doris Perry, 78, of Marion died Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa.
Surviving are her husband, James Elmer Perry of Marion; children, Don and James “Bo” Perry of Marion, and Brenda Ort of Fredonia; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Alma Musgrave; a brother; a sister; and a grandson.
Services were Wednesday, Sept. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Asbridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Asbridge Cemetery, 3770 SR 120, Marion, KY 42064.
September 9, 2010 Issue
Rennison
Kenneth Rennison, 67, of Fredonia, died at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was of the Baptist faith. Rennison was a retired plant manager of an agriculture and fertilizer company, a member of Crider Sportsman Club and was a Fredonia City Council member for more than 25 years.
Surviving are his wife, Judy; a son, Chad Rennison and wife Scharla of Fredonia; two grandchildren, Shelby George and Karlie Rennison; two sisters, Patricia Belew of Oak Grove and Kathy Harris of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvis and Dorris Rennison. His parents were Homer and Lurlean (Malone) Rennison.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 4 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Roger Waters officiating. Burial was at Fredonia Cemetery with military graveside services.
Memorials may be made to Crider Sportsman Club, c/o Benne Fowler, 3294 Good Springs Road, Fredonia, KY 42411 for youth hunter activities.
Hendrix
Ruby Sisk Hendrix, 92, of Madisonville died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Madisonville.
She was born on Nov. 3, 1917 in Providence to Burley Kennedy and Rosie Capps Kennedy. She was retired from York Manufacturing as a line worker. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Surviving are two daughters, Lou and husband J.C. Crockett of Marion and Eva Sue and husband Dale Cullen of Dalton, Ky.; a son, Carroll Douglas and wife Jean Sisk of Sacramento, Ky.; a sister, Susie Marie Lincoln of Rabbit Ridge, Ky.; two step-daughters, Cheryl and husband Greg Conner of Henderson and Rhonda Gayle Miracle of Corbin; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Malra Sisk in 1979; her second husband, Lucian Earl Hendrix in 2005; three brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 4 at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Van Williams and Rev. Tommy Bogle officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Smith
Emma Lou Smith, 78, of Providence died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from Hoover Universal after working 23 years.
Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; her parents; and many brothers and sisters.
Surviving are children, Linda Lou and husband Richard Daugherty, Richard Carmon and wife Alesia Smith, and Sheila and husband Richard Penrod, all of Providence, and Michael Gene and wife Diane Smith of Manitou; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Faye Jennings of Marion and Betty Jo and husband Don White of Owensville, Ind.; and a brother, Bobby Carrol and wife Patty Martin of Marion.
Services were Friday, Sept. 3 at Melton Funeral Home in Providence with Rev. Paul Davis officiating. Burial was at Green Grove Cemetery in Providence.
Curtis
Richard Ray Curtis, 59, of Morganfield died Friday, August 27, 2010.
He was a retired coal miner for Peabody Coal Camp 1 mine, where he was known as Dick Curtis.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Emma Louise Curtis in 2009.
Surviving are his parents, Dillard and Louise Curtis of Marion; four brothers, all of Marion, Jimmy and wife Cecilia, Larry and wife Lorie, Donald and wife Joyce, and Mark; three sisters, all of Marion; Gail Darrow, Patty and husband Wayne Howerton, and Sue and husband James Corley; sisters, Regina Oliver of Princeton, and Angel Stewart of New Port Ritchie, Fla.; a step-daughter, Paula Durke; a step-son, Bobby and wife Dawn Webb Jr.; grandchildren, Ryan Girten, Billy and Corey Durke, and Bobby III, Brandon and Brian Webb, all of Henderson.
Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 4 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Burial was at the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Boxville.
McMican
Alberta McMican, 88, of Marion died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2010 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church, Woodmen of the World and American Legion Auxillary and was the former owner of Rose Cleaners in Marion.
Surviving are her sons, Bob McMican of Atlanta, Ga., and Monte McMican of Victorville, Calif.; grandchildren, Ryan, Nicole and Logan McMican of Victorville, Calif., and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McMican.
Services are at 11 a.m., (today) Thursday, Sept. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 131 East Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.
September 2, 2010 Issue
Campbell
Melody Lynn Campbell, 54, of Princeton died at 2 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at her home following a long illness.
Surviving are her father, Charles Minyard of Princeton; mother, Dorothy Frances Adkins Minyard; two daughters, Heather Goodlett of Indiana and Shelly Kelly of Texas; and a brother, Charles W. Minyard of Louisville.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Vernon Campbell; and a sister, Donna Carmen.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Ronnie Fox officiating.
Crouch Austin Glenn Crouch, 16, of Smithland, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Smithland.
He attended Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Tiline and was a sophomore at Livingston Central High School. He was a member of the FFA and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his guitar, riding four-wheelers and playing pool.
Surviving are his parents, Mike and Marlean Crouch of Smithland; a sister, Marlanea Crouch Palmer of Smithland; a brother, Michael Crouch of Camp Lejeune, N.C.; maternal grandparents, Georgia and Donald Hensley of Grand Rivers; two nephews, Carson and Canyon Palmer.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Melvia and Calvin Crouch; and an uncle, Roy Crouch.
Services were Sunday, Aug. 29 at Livingston Central High School with Rev. Terry Mitcheson officiating. Burial was at Ferguson Cemetery.
Curry John Wayne Curry, 61, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
Throughout his working years he wore many hats, but he was most proud of his teaching career. His last teaching job before retiring was at Livingston Central High. He was also a member of Hampton United Methodist Church. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s degree.
Surviving are his sister, Patricia Peck and husband Rell; sons, Christopher Curry and wife Julie, and Drew Hastings; grandsons, Tyler and Taylor Hastings and Phillip Owens; and his mother, Gertrude Curry.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Lal.
Services were Friday, Aug. 27 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Andy Bryan and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating.
Memorials may be made to Livingston County Library (Friends of the Library), c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, PO Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
August 26, 2010 Issue
Keeling
A memorial service for Sarah Lee Jones Keeling, 86, of Burna, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Dyer Hill Baptist Church. A fellowship meal will follow the service. The church is located between Burna and Smithland on U.S. 60. Keeling died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at her home.
Curry
John W. Curry, 61, of Burna died Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at Livingston Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors.
August 19, 2010 Issue
Hodge
Jackie D. Hodge, 69, of Salem died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 at his home.
He attended Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Linda Hodge; three daughters, Michelle Hodge and Darlene Hodge, both of Boaz, and Marlene Lanham of Burna; four brothers, James Hodge of Spruce Creek, Pa., Danny Shouse of Frances, Marion Hodge of Ledbetter and Harold Hodge of Lake Station, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Daniel Shouse; and mother, Laverne Bagley Shouse.
Services were Sunday, Aug. 15 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Kirk
Penny Kirk, 51, of Marion, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at University of Louisville Medical Center in Louisville.
Arrangements are pending at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Marshall
Onia Marshall, 89, of Marion died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at Crittenden Health And Rehabilitation Center.
Surviving are four daughters, Eva Hutchinson of Arkansas, Bonnie Jackson of California, Roberta Parish of Kentucky, Reta Qualmann of Kentucky; two sons, Harold Marshall and Jerry Marshall, both of Kentucky; and several grandchildren, great-grand-
children and great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Marshall; three sons, Ted Marshall, James Marshall and Chuck Marshall; and daughters, Ann Scott and Rosa Lee Cook.
Funeral services were Tuesday, August 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Keeling
Sarah Lee Keeling, 86, of Burna, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at her home.
There are currently no local services scheduled. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Tyner
Jimmie Cortez Tyner, 79, of Napa, Calif., formerly of Salem, died Aug. 12, 2010.
He was a member of the U.S. Navy and retired from Lockheed Aerospace Company after 18 years as an engineer.
Surviving are five children, Jimmie Tyner of St. Helena, Calif.; Steve Tyner of Napa, Gale Tyner of Napa; Patricia Osaki of Simi Valley, Calif., and Rebecca Tyner of Napa; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Randall Tyner of Mountain View, Calif.; and sister, Geraldine Ferguson of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three half-brothers; three half-sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, June.
Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 16 at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel in Napa. Burial was at National Cemetery in Dixon, Calif.
August 12, 2010 Issue
Stubblefield
Ronnie P. Stubblefield, 66, of Marion died at 4:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a retired tool designer and draftsman. Stubblefield was also former curator of the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum in Marion, a member of the Western Kentucky and National Railway Historical Society and a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving is his wife, Kay Franklin Stubblefield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Margaret Holloman Stubblefield.
Services were Wednesday, Aug. 11 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones, Rev. Tony Perryman and Rev. Donald Winders officiating. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center, 131 East Depot Street, Marion, KY 42064-1612 or Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, 205 North Walker Street Marion, KY 42064.
Tinsley
Glenda Jean Tinsley, 47, of Marion died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of Salem Full Gospel Church where she was song leader and Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of Crittenden County EMS and Shady Grove and Mattoon volunteer fire departments.
Surviving are her husband, Pat Tinsley of Marion; children, Bridgette and husband Kenneth Templeton of Clay, Brittany Cowan of Marion and Cody (Crystal Mills) Cowan of Marion; grandchildren, Hunter and Molly Templeton of Clay and Natalie Mills of Marion; mother and step-father, Connie and Dewey Cowan of Marion; brother, Glendell Cummings of Marion; sisters, Julie Jepson of Marion and Crystal Rittenberry of Burna.
She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Franklin Cummings; a brother, Cletis Ray Cummings; and a sister, Fonda Kay Cummings.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Steele
Betty Jane Steele, 72, of Sikeston, Mo., died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2010 at Sikeston Convalescent Center. She was a member of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving are her children, Beth Steele of New Castle, Ind.,, Keith Steele of Marion, JoAnne Steele of Greenfield, Ind., and Carolyn Parker of Ft. Collins, Colo.; a sister, Marilyn Iddings of Marion; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Russell Steele.
Graveside services were Saturday at Park Lawn Cemetery in Evansville, Ind. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Guess
Martha Ann Shepherd Guess, 83, of Tolu died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at Ann Arbor, Mich.
Here parents were Richard “Jack” and Anna Shepherd of Tolu.
Surviving are three children: John Guess and wife Kathy of Saline, Mich., Anna Moyer and husband John of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Susan Lepczyk and husband Timothy of Madison, Conn.; and grandchildren, Ryan Guess, Dr. Alice M. Serou and husband Marc Antoine-Serou, George Moyer and fiance Lori Baralt, William Lepczyk, Martha Lepczyk and Caroline Lepczyk.
She was born on Nov. 10, 1926 on a farm near Tolu. She graduated from the Tolu School, attended Western Kentucky University for one year, and later married Robert Terry Guess. She and her husband moved to Detroit, Mich., in 1948 and raised their three children there. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years and was an active member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Warren, Mich. After retirement, she and her late husband, Robert “Bob” Guess moved back to Tolu. In Tolu, she was active in the Tolu Methodist Church, the Crittenden Homemakers Association and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Memorials may be made to Tolu Methodist Church, Tolu, KY 42084 or the Tolu Community Center, Tolu, KY 42084.
Visitation will be at Myers Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 13 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery.
McDowell
Neil McDowell 79, of Providence died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
He was born May 1, 1931 to H.B. and Myrtle McDowell of Crittenden County. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Cameron McDowell.
McDowell graduated from Wheatcroft High School, Lockyears Business College, Indiana Mortuary Science and Officers Candidate School at Ft. Sill, Okla. He had a distinguished military career, serving in the U.S. Army and having been called on twice to serve his country in times of national crisis. He served as a private during the Korean War, rising through the ranks to become a battalion commander. As a commanding officer of the Army Reserve, he was again called on during the Berlin Crisis, returning home a year later to soon become President of Farmer’s Bank in Clay. He was 32 years old, making him the youngest bank president in Kentucky at the time. He served on the board after his retirement until it was sold to Integra Bank Corp. He was also a licensed funeral director and embalmer.
McDowell was a member of Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay for 45 years, where he served as chairman of the board for many years. He was a certified lay leader, district lay leader and adult Sunday school teacher until his health prevented him from serving. He served on the Barbourville Methodist College Board.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Linda McDowell of Providence; three nephews, Jim McDowell of Madisonville, Michael McDowell of Clay and Scott Frederick of Providence; and three great nieces.
Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 8 at Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay with full military honors. Bro. Gary Sowards and David Harting officiated. Burial was at Oddfellows Cemetery in Clay.
Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice of Webster County or Webb Memorial United Methodist Church.
Vanover Funeral Home in Clay was in charge of the arrangements.
Worrell
Tamera York Worrell, 49, of Goodlettsville, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Nashville.
Surviving are her husband, Hubert L. Worrell; a son, Emery Mason Campbell; her parents, Oliver L. and Verna Lee York of Benton; a sister, Tamiko and husband Mark Kinkade of Springfield, Ill., step-children, Amy Worrell, Chase and wife Chelsie Worrell and Jessica and husband Brandon Palmore.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Roy and Bernice M. Belt; her grandparents, Ross and Katherine Newcom and Noel and Hanna Mae York.
Funeral services were Saturday, July 31 at Spring Hill Funeral Home on Gallatin Road in Nashville. Bro. Don Wilson officiated. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Patton
Barbara J. Patton, 70, of Paducah, formerly of Crittenden County died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a retired cosmetologist.
Surviving are daughters, Becky Jones of Dycusburg and Rene Futrell of Paducah; sons, Dave Tharp of Benton, Roger and Donnie Tharp, both of Paducah; 13 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren; and a sister, Sue Watson of Paducah.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Lee Tharp; her second husband, Ilez Patton; a daughter, Vickie Short; and a son, Ricky Tharp. Her parents were Virgil Lockett Yates and Naomi Grace Gilland-Yates.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 10 at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah. Rev. Jeff Gibson officiated. Burial was at Union Cemetery in Crittenden County.
August 5, 2010 Issue
Sprague
Dorothy Ella Sprague, 93, of Salem died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a member of Salem Church of Christ and the Salem Birthday Club. She was the former operator of the Western Auto Store in Salem.
Surviving are two sons, Steve Sprague and wife Karen of Grand Rivers and Orin Sprague and wife Deane of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; granddaughter, Stephanie Smith and husband Ramey; and two great-grandchildren, Lawson Smith and Kalyn Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Sprague; son, Robert D. Sprague; and brother, Tom W. Denton. Her parents were Noble and Mary Caton Denton.
Visitation was Thursday, July 29 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Funeral services were Friday, July 30 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery.
Gibson
Thomas Earl Gibson, 46, of Wheatcroft died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
He was employed by Rhea Farms.
Surviving are his fiance, Penny Moore of Wheatcroft; two sons, Jacob Gibson and Cody Gibson of Wheatcroft; father and mother, Paul and Naomi Gibson of Clay; four sisters, Lisa Jones of Cummings, Ga., Norma Taylor of Morganfield, Michelle Mills of Clay and Tammy Bayless of Madisonville; four brothers, Paul Jeffery Gibson of Morganfield, Ricky Mills of Marion, Billy Gibson of North Carolina and Jason Gibson of Blackford; and one granddaughter, Erin Gibson.
Memorial services were Saturday, July 31 at Grace Baptist Church in Clay with Bro. Larry Williams officiating. Vanover Funeral Home in Clay was in charge of arrangements.
Ladd
Fred Roy Ladd, 87, of Burna died at 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
He retired after 25 years as a rock crusher with Three Rivers Rock Quarry and also worked for 20 years as a coal miner. Ladd was of the Baptist faith.
He was the son of Austin Ladd and Lucy Smiley Ladd.
Surviving are one daughter, Janice Whorton of Burna; a son, Freddie Ladd of Smithland; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Ladd; sisters, Stella Adams, Margie Hooks, Mary Ladd and Margaret Adams; and brothers, John Ladd, Clint Ladd, Claude Ladd, Clifton Ladd, Rufus Ladd, Henry Ladd, George Ladd and Wallace Ladd.
Services were Friday, July 30 at Beshear Funeral Home. Burial was at Rosedale Cemetery in Dawson Springs.
Nelson
Linda Lee Nelson, 61 of Marion died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church.
Surviving are her father, Loyd Williams of Lola; a daughter, Faith Fitch of Cadiz; a son, son, Phillip Sitar of Marion; three brothers, Wesley Williams of Georgia, Allen Williams of Florida and Ricky Williams of Tennessee; three sisters, Margaret Lee of Lola, Lila Williams of Lola and Peggy Ralff of Marion; and four step-children, George Nelson of Chesterton, Ind., Mevel Nelson of Portage, Ind., John Nelson of Portage and Missy Mills of Crayne.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Donald Nelson; mother, Thelma Irene Williams; step-mother, Ada Mae Williams; and a son, Stephen Sitar.
Services were Sunday, Aug. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Repton Cemetery.
Cyr
Edmond Arthur Cyr, 83, of Kuttawa, died on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korean War.
Surviving is a son, George Cyr of LaPorte, Ind.; three brothers, Paul Cyr and Glen Cyr of South Milwaukee, Wisc., and Amie Cyr of Cookeville, Tenn.; and two sisters, Lillian Buchholz and Clarissa Lamsert, both of Oak Creek, Wisc.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and his parents, Amie S. Cyr and Diana Pearson Cyr.
Cyr’s family chose cremation. There will be no local services. Arrangements are being handled by Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Tinsley
Glenda J. Tinsley, 47, of Marion died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
July 29, 2010 Issue
Shewcraft
Kay Shewcraft, 71, of Marion died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at her home. She was a member of Fredonia First Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children, Shelby Keith Shewcraft, Maria Lee Belt and Caryn Renee Steele, all of Marion; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Keith Shewcraft; and parents, Arthur and Virginia Byford.
Services were Saturday, July 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.
Williams
Bobby Norris Williams, 69, of Salem, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at his home.
Williams was the oldest member and elder of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church; a member of the Livingston County Soil Conservation Board, and former member of Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services Board.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Margaret Williams of Salem; daughter, Becky Heneisen and husband Michael of Lola; a son, Bobby G. Williams and wife Margie of Lola; brothers, Deonn Williams and wife Donna of Lola and Stephen A. Williams and wife Kathy of Louisville and Lola; six grandchildren, Tony, Curtis, Samantha, Luke, Harley and Wyatt; two great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
Williams was the son of Harley and Juanita Armstrong Williams.
Services were Friday, July 23 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Rev. Larry Buchanan, Rev. David LeNeave and Rev. Phillip Sanders officiated. Burial was at Hopewell Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hopewell Cemetery Fund or Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Morse
Anna Louise Campbell Morse, 87, of Frankfort died Sunday, July 25, 2010.
Daughter of the late James and Uriah Bea Campbell, she grew up in Dycusburg and moved to Frankfort in 1946 to find work with the state government. She worked as a secretary for Lt. Governor Thelma Stovall, before moving to work in the Secretary of State’s office for Frances Jones Mills. She worked 31 years for the state, retiring in 1981. In commemoration of her years of service, she was sworn in and served as Secretary of State on the day she retired.
Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Donald; a brother, Robert Campbell of Henderson; four children, N. Donald Morse II, Marianna Sue Morse Petrey, James Pryor Morse and Emily Gay Morse Toadvine; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, July 28 at LeCompte-Johnson-Taylor Funeral Home in Frankfort. Burial was at Bagdad Cemetery near Frankfort.
Russell
Nathan Russell, 40, of Marion died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Caldwell County Medical Center in Princeton.
Russell was a multi-media graphic designer and owner of Real Image Films in Eddyville. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and ran for sheriff of Crittenden County in 2006.
Surviving are his wife, Nicole Russell; sons, Austin, Gage and Wyatt Russell, all of Marion; his father and step-mother, Raymond and Sheila Russell of Salem; mother and step-father, Jeanette and Fred Heck of Plantation, Fla.; brothers, Travis McCord of Marion, and Cody Russell of Salem; a sister, Abbey Tinsley of Marion; two nephews; and one niece.
Services were Saturday, July 24 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion.
Memorials may be made to Lyon County Champions, Nathan Russell Memorial, c/o BB&T Bank, 31 Outlet Ave., Eddyville, KY 42038.
Willbanks
William Arthur “Billy” Willbanks, 71, of Salem, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He attended Maranatha Baptist Church.
Surviving are his sisters, Murial Dickerson of Salem, Ileen Tabor of Salem, Carmlee Poindexter of Rosiclaire, Ill., and Wanda Miller of Marion, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elva Dunn and Thella Butler; and brothers, Charles Willbanks and Donnie Willbanks Sr.
Willbanks was the son of Clarence and Nell Damron Willbanks.
Services were Sunday, July 25 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
May
J.T. May, 74, of Marion died Friday, July 23, 2010 at his home.
He was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church, Crittenden County Lions Club, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, a farmer and former owner of Crittenden Farm and Home Supply for 35 years, and veteran of the United States Army.
Surviving are his wife Betty May of Marion; a son, David May of Marion; and daughters, Lee Ann Stewart of Deland, Fla., and Susan Baker of Nolensville, Tenn.; a brother, John C. May of Marion; and two grandchildren, Abigail Baker and J.C. Stewart.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Truman and Anna Belle Vincent May.
Funeral services were Monday, July 26 at Marion United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Entombment was at Mapleview Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College Street, Marion, KY 42064.
Crider
Norman J. Crider of Downers Grove, Ill., formerly of Gilbertsville, died July 20 in Illinois.
He was born in Marion on April 2, 1928 and later moved to Chicago, Ill., where he worked as a carpenter foreman for Harris Bank. He then retired and built a home on Kentucky Lake.
Crider was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret.
Surviving are his sons, James Crider and wife Jan and Christopher Crider and wife Susan; a brother-in-law, Larry Kirk and wife Carolyn; and three grandchildren, Karyn, Margaux and Jacob.
Services were Sunday, July 25 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Gordon
Mrs. Betty Sue “Susie” Gordon, 74, of Benton died Friday, July 23, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Gene H. Gordon of Benton; two daughters, Deanna Faith Henderson of Princeton and Tammy Glen Lynch of Eddyville; step-daughter, Dianna Colson of Benton, three sons, Larry M. Lynch Sr., William Ray Lynch and John David Lynch, all of Eddyville; a step-son, Mark Gordon of Parker, Colo., 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Phyllis Devers of Benton, Mary Lou Fraliex of Fredonia and Charlotte Ann Drennan of Benton.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Preston Ray Holloman, Lacy Sampson Holloman Jr. and Bobby Mack Holloman; a step-son, Ronald D. Gordon; and her parents, Lacy Sampson Holloman Sr. and the late Victoria (Herod) Holloman.
Arrangements were by Collier Funeral Home in Benton. Funeral services were on July 27, 2010 at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Benton with Rev. K. Alan Miller officiating. Burial was at Hamlet Cemetery in Benton.
Memorials may be made to the First Missionary Baptist Church Summit Fund, P.O. Box 153, Benton, KY 42025 or Lourdes Hospice Program, 2855 Jackson St., Paducah, KY 42003
July 22, 2010 Issue
Simpkins
June Simpkins, 82, of Eddyville died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of Eddyville First Baptist Church.
Surviving are a sister-in-law, Fannie Belle Martin of Eddyville; two brothers, Steve and Doug Brown of Sturgis; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. “Nub” Simpkins and her parents, Loman and Horetence Person Brown.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 20 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.
Roland
Shirley Croft Roland, 74, of Louisville, died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Norton Audubon Hospital.
She was born Aug. 3, 1935, to the late Chester Rhea and Edith Dixon Croft. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are a son, Larry Belt and wife Vicki of Shepherdsville; two daughters, Eydie Ruth and husband Wayne of Louisville and Pam Neil and David of Crestwood; three brothers, Kenneth Croft and wife Larene of Salem, James Croft of Louisville and Hershel Croft of Hodgenville; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Roland was also preceded in death by Forest Belt, Marvin Long, Carrol Roland and her brother, Carol Croft.
Funeral services were June 29 at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Ivy
Zachary Elijah-Lynn Ivy, seven weeks old, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Surviving are his parents, Kevin and Jessica Ivy of Smithland; brother, Eric Ivy; sister, Jade Ivy; aunt, Debra Edmonds of Murray; uncles, Mike Ivy of Paducah and Bobby Woodall of Smithland; maternal grandparents, Wendy and David Woodall of Smithland; maternal great-grandparents, Betty and Jackie Dean Edmonds of Smithland; paternal grandparents, Forrest and Dianne Ivy of Paducah; paternal great-grandmothers, Elsie Mae Ivy of Paducah and Margaret Andreasen of Mayfield.
He was preceded in death by two great-grandfathers and one great-grandmother.
Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Bro. Forrest Ivy and Bro. Buford McGuire will officiate. Burial will be at Edmonds Cemetery. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
July 15, 2010 Issue
Hawkins
Charles S. Hawkins, 77, of Madisonville died at 3:37 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Hillside Villa Nursing Home in Madisonville.
He was born on Jan. 22, 1933 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Smith Hawkins and Ruth Epley Hawkins. He retired as a manager for Hawkins Distributing in Madisonville. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville and Gideons International.
Surviving are two daughters, Ruth Ann Farmer of Marion and Susie Gooch of Providence; two sons, Charles G. Hawkins of Henderson and Tom Hawkins of Providence; and six grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Leigh Hawkins.
Funeral services were Thursday, July 8 at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Chad Hensley officiating. Burial was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.
Wilkie
Billie Sue Wilkie, 84, of Salem died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She attended Creekside Baptist Church and St. William Catholic Church.
Surviving are her companion, Marvin Singleton of Salem; daughter, Ruby Crowell of Marion; two grandchildren, Renee` Crowell Doyle of Milan, Tenn., and Peggy Steven of Red Bluff, Calif.; and four great-grandchildren, Stephen Doyle, Jessica Kincaid, Joshua Kincaid and Matthew Doyle.
Wilkie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard R. Wilkie; a sister; and a brother. She was the daughter of Charlie and Ruby Lee Johnson Milton.
Services were Saturday, July 10 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Roger Holloman and Father Larry McBride officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Travis
Don Travis, 68, of Marion died at 8:15 a.m., July 10, 2010 in Evansville, Ind.
He was of the Baptist faith and was a former member of the Crittenden County Board of Education for 12 years.
Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Bonita Travis of Marion; daughters, Joy Koon of Salem, Jackie Jessie and husband Trevor of Louisville, Jayna Ennis and husband Rick of Evansville, Ind., Alisha Perry Branson and husband Bryan of Marion; a sister, Jean McDowell of Salem; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Travis was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Elizabeth Travis; and a brother, Glendal Travis.
Services were Tuesday, July 13 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Dale Williams and Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was at Freedom Cemetery.
Carothers
Clifton Carothers, 27, of Lake Station and Miller, Ind., died Friday, July 9, 2010.
He was born in Merrillville, Ind., and was employed by Rockie’s Blacktop.
Surviving are his father, Thomas Carothers of Lake Station, Ind.; mother, Mary Ann Gamble of Lake Station; sons, Clifton Wayne Carothers Jr., of Portage, Ind., and Gavin Carothers of Miller, Ind.; daughters, Harmony Carothers and Kalli Carothers, both of Miller; a sister, Melissa Ann Carothers; grandmother, Mary Gilliand of Miller; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clifton Gilliand.
Graveside services are at 1 p.m., Friday at Union Cemetery in Marion. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Miles
Margaret A. Miles, 94, of Marion died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at presstime at Myers Funeral Home.
Floyd
Charline Floyd, 70 of Marion died Sunday, July 11, 2010 at her home.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are her husband, Gerald Floyd of Marion; daughter, Jeral Dean Newell of Livonia, Mich.; sons, Marty Alan Floyd of Westland, Mich., and Charles Floyd of Wayne, Mich.; sisters, Earline Sarver of Nortonville and Nancy Cook of Crofton; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland Hershel and Helen Gertrude Scott Furgerson.
Services were Wednesday, July 14 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Madisonville.
Wethington
Debbie Jean Wethington, 55, of Marion died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
She was born Sept. 26, 1954 in Strobin, Germany to the late Robert Jackson and Iva Pearl Duke McClain.
She was employed as a correctional security officer at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex in Fredonia. She also was previously employed by the Hopkins County School System and worked as a secretary for the Salvation Army of Frankfort. She was of Christian faith.
Surviving are one daughter, Kristi Pearl Van Cleve of Union County; a brother, Ray Qualls of Madisonville; and four grandchildren, Lillian Pearl, Preztin Dray, Gabriel James and Nathaniel Steven VanCleve, all of Union County.
A memorial Service was held Saturday, July 10 at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Francis officiating. A private burial will be held at a later time at New Salem Cemetery in Nortonville.
Memorials may take the form of donation to the Salvation Army.
Perryman
Richard Perryman, 66, of Grapevine, Texas died Monday, July 12, 2010 in Texas. He was retired from the United States Air Force and was a Mason.
Surviving are his mother, Geneva Raye Perryman of Marion; brothers, Stanley E. Perryman of Grapevine, Texas, Michael Perryman of Marion, James Perryman of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Sandra Ernestine Perryman Libby of Los Angeles, Calif., Joanna Hookstratten of Grapevine, Patty Gilbert of Marion and Sherry Henderson of Xenia, Ohio; and an aunt, Zella Louise Travis of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Louie Perryman; and a brother, Steven Perryman.
Services are at 11 a.m., Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Military rites will be given at the cemetery on Saturday and Masonic rites will be given at 7 p.m., Friday.
Garrett
Hazel Dean Garrett, 89, of Marion died Monday, July 12, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a homemaker, oldest member of Rosebud Methodist Church and member of the Women's Methodist Society of Christian Services.
Surviving are her children, Woody Garrett of Marion, Wallace Dean and wife Phyllis Garrett of Eddyville, Donna Byrer of Marion, Dewenia Faye an husband Eddie Martin of Sullivan; a sister, Imogene Pierson of Marion; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Lee Garrett; and several brothers and sisters.
Services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 15 at Rosebud Methodist Church. Burial will be at Rosebud Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
Memorials may be made to Rosebud Cemetery Fund, 1883 U.S. 641, Marion, KY 42064.
July 8, 2010 Issue
Linzy
Nellie Laverne Linzy, 86, of Marion, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was of the Baptist faith, was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Republican Women’s Club and also a member of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are daughters Linda Asbridge and husband Stanley of Salem, Becky Linzy of Paducah and Amanda McMain and husband Jesse of Marion; sons, Roger Linzy and wife Edwina of Americus, Ga., Stephen J. Linzy and wife Charlene of Sullivan, Ky., and Timothy Linzy of Murray; daughter-in-law, Sandy Linzy of Salem; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Linzy; son, David Linzy; three brothers and seven sisters. She was the daughter of Vernon and Amanda Wheeler Gilland.
Services were Sunday, July 4, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Sister Lucy Tedrick and Sister Sharon Fesmire officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Miller
Sandra Rae Miller, 69, of Burna, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
She worked at Princeton Health and Rehab Center and was preceded in death by her mother, Maxine Fooshee.
Surviving are two sons, Mark and David Baur; a brother, Douglas Conklin of Mims, Fla.; four grandchildren, Cassandra, Joseph, Kara and Jenna; and one great-grandchild, Macee.
A graveside memorial service will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 10.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Aguilar
Carlos Antonio Aguilar, 22, of Salem died Friday, July 2, 2010 in Marion.
Surviving are his mother, Teresa Watson of Salem; father, Antonio Aguilar of Willis Point, Texas; brother, Anthony Aguilar of Salem; grandparents, Linda Asbridge Stoner of Marion; Jerry Watson of Marion and Jose Carlos Escovar of El Salvador; great-grandmother, Mildred Asbridge of Marion; and uncle, Steve Watson of Marion.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Asbridge Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pitre
Ronnie Lee Pitre Jr., 27, of Marion died Friday, July 2, 2010 in Marion.
Surviving are his mother, Sharon R. Pitre of Marion; a son, Dominick A. Pitre of Daphane, Ala.; and a brother, Justin M. Pitre of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Lee Pitre Sr.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Dyer Hill Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Ronnie Lee Pitre, Jr. Memorial Fund, 201 South Main St., Marion, KY. 42064.
Rittenberry
Richard Wayne Rittenberry, 62, of Burna, died Friday, July 2, 2010 in Paducah.
He was a member of Creekside General Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Brenda Rittenberry of Burna; sons, Richard Hayden “Buddy” Rittenberry and wife Tonya of West Paducah, Timothy Rittenberry and wife Crystal of Burna and Joey Rittenberry and wife Kim of Burna; sisters and brothers, Hazel, Joyce, Susie, Del, Billy, Linda Kay, Tim, James, Andy and Debbie; eight grandchildren, Taasha, Zach, Colby, Noah, Hana, Emma, Darcie, Alex; one great-grandchild, Ryder; and one grandson-in-law, Cody.
Rittenberry was preceded in death by his step-father, Norman Hayes. He was the son of Richard Lee and Fannie Jean Cobb Rittenberry.
Funeral services were Monday at Salem Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Holloman and Bro. Harold Rittenberry officiating. Burial was at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Riley
David E. Riley, 91, of Salem, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He served 41⁄2 years in the U.S. Army during World War II, in Sicily and other parts of Europe, and participated in the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach.
He retired after 20 years from the State Division of Forestry.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Grace Riley of Salem; sons, David Riley Jr., of Murray and James Riley and wife Shannon of Salem; three brothers, Jack Riley of Louisville, Dick Riley of Florida and Bill Riley of Munster, Ind.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Riley was preceded in death by two brothers, B.J. Riley Jr., and James Riley. He was the son of B.J. and Willie Wolford Riley.
Services were Monday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Cravens
Linda Cravens, 68, of Princeton, died June 30, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
She was a member of Midway Missionary Baptist Church where she was a pianist for many years.
Surviving are her husband, John Cravens; a son, Mark Cravens and wife Sherry of Caldwell County; a daughter, Robin Dunbar and husband Charles Ray of Caldwell County; a brother, Gary Crawford of Caldwell County; a sister, Rhonda Green of Caldwell County; five grandchildren, Ilissa Beavers, Jonathan Dunbar, Kristen Dunbar, Tanner Cravens and Nicole Cravens; and a great-grandson, Jon Adam Beavers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis King and Beatrice Sisk Crawford of Princeton; and a son, Adam Cravens.
Services were Saturday, July 3 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Duane Burden officiating. Burial was at Millwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Midway Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Jerry Cravens, 123 Cravens Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.
Curnel
Evalean Curnel, 72, of Salem, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her home.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Lonnie Curnel of Salem; sisters, Shirley Dalton of Kevil and Dorothy Guill of Marion; a brother, Charles G. Sisco of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Curnel was the daughter of Roy Ben and Rosa Waters Sisco.
Services were Friday, June 25 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Wethington
Debbie Jean Wethington, 55, of Marion died Friday, July 2, 2010 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at press time Tuesday.
July 1, 2010 Issue
Crouch
Melvia Crouch, 78, of Marion, formerly of Smithland, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Calvert City Convalescent Center.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Shirley Bartley of Tiline, Carolyn Duty of Ledbetter, Rita Pullen of Paducah, Patricia Morrow of West Paducah and Pamela Delargey of Smithland; three sons, Calvin Crouch of Salem, Carl Crouch of Marion and Michael Crouch of Tiline; two sisters, Ludie Bell Vaughn of Madison, Tenn., and Wanda Guill of Paducah; a brother, Roy Edmonds of Greenbrier, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Crouch was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Lee Crouch; a son, James Roy Crouch; and a brother, William Edmonds. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Pearl McDonald Edmonds.
Services were Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Ferguson Cemetery in Livingston County.
Slaton
Ada Lorene Travis Slaton, 85, of Sturgis died Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Union County Methodist Hospital.
She worked at Marion Cafe for a few years and then was a homemaker. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion.
Surviving are her children, Allen and wife Joy Travis of Florence, Mont., Helen-Ann and husband Ken Redd of Plainfield, Ind., Linda and husband Charles Foster of Evansville, Patricia and husband Russell Bethe of Elberfield, Ind., Gretta and husband Glenn Ridings of Paducah, Judy Adams of Sturgis and Marilyn and husband Mack Thornton of Sturgis; 17 grandchildren, Heath, Lana, Terri, Kenny, Keith, Janelle, Ginny, Jake, Kimberly, Chris, Justin, Ashley, Amanda, Chasity, Mandy, Victoria and Katelyn; 18 great-grandchildren, Brenden, Kendall, Jaylen, Lala-Ann, Alexis, Brady, Cole, Rick, Brice, Jessica, Cole, Ethan, Alley, Autumn, Devin, Michael, Audrey and Haley; four stepchildren, Newman and wife Betty Travis of Marion, Ernestine Scott of Valparaiso, Ind., Betty-Jane and husband Gene Garner of Augusta, Ga., and Shirley Byford of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, William Goebel Travis; four daughters, Flora-Ellen, Sharon, Karen and LouDon Beavers Davis; parents, Will and Flora Conger of Marion; brothers, Ernest Conger of Evansville and Robert Conger of Tucson, Ariz.; sisters, Velda Woodall of Paducah and Edna Lamb of Marion; a granddaughter, Kimberly Redd; a great-grandson, Josh Beavers; stepsons, James “Bub” Travis and Charles Travis of Marion; and a step-daughter, Billy Ryan of Princeton.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Sugar Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Babb
Martha J. Babb, 61, of Owensboro died Friday June 25, 2010 at her home.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Babb of Paducah; mother, Veronica Koonce of Mt. Carmel, Ill.; two daughters, Angela Dennis of Paducah and Tina Marie Baxter and husband Harold of Owensboro; a son, Jerry David Stone Jr., of Henderson; a brother, William R. Koonce Jr., of Mt. Carmel Ill.; a sister, Ruth Little of Indiana; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her father, William R. Koonce Sr., two brothers and a sister.
Babb was a member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Joy and a Kentucky Colonel.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson.
Conditt
Travis Charles Conditt, 19, of Marion died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Dycusburg.
He was a member of St. William Catholic Church.
Surviving are his parents, Thomas and Lisa Conditt of Marion; a sister, Cassie Conditt-Tercero; paternal grandmother, Ina Marie Conditt; and maternal grandparents, Marie and Arnold Redd, all of Marion; a niece, Skye Alisabeth Tercero; and a nephew, Tate Alexander Stump, both of Marion; godmother; Betty Bleichroth of Henderson and godfather, Butch Tinsley of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles Conditt; and maternal grandfather, Eldo Todd Jr.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 29 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Father Terry Devine and Rev. Steve Tinsley officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Travis Conditt Memorial Fund, which has been established at Farmers Bank & Trust Co., in Marion.
Johnson
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., July 7 at Mapleview Cemetery for Harold Douglas “Runt” Johnson and Jean Harris Johnson. Brother Wayne Garvey will officiate.
Harold Douglas Johnson, 89, of Luray, Va., died May 1, 2008 at MontVu Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born June 11, 1918 in Marion and was the son of Leonard “Jack” Johnson and Josephine Gray Johnson. He served in World War II and in the Korean War. He continued to serve in the United States Army until 1960. He then managed a restaurant in Luray, Va., until his retirement. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Carol Johnson of Luray, Va.
Jean Harris Johnson, 89, of Luray, Va., died in her home on Tuesday Oct. 27, 2009 after a 16-month struggle with cancer. She was born in Marion on Aug. 30, 1920 and was the daughter of Mary Lou Harris Cheatham and Tracy Harris. She was self-employed as an artist for over 20 years and belonged to the Shenandoah Valley Artist Guild. She is survived by her daughter Judy Carol Johnson of Luray, Va.
Knight
Wendell “Fuzzy” Knight, 73, of Princeton died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton . Knight was born in Crittenden County on May 20, 1937. He was a retired truck driver who served with the United States Army and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
Survivors include a son, Wendell Knight Jr. and wife Darlene of Princeton; daughters, Rhonda McDaniel and husband Chester of Princeton; Cindy Knight and fiancé Floyd Ladd of Caldwell County; a step-daughter, Danita Dees of Princeton; and a step-son, Chuck Dees of Lake Charles, La.; brothers, Dan Knight of Star, Miss., and Dennis Knight of Houston, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Knight was preceded in death by two brothers; Van Knight and Cecil Knight; and a sister, Carol Knight. His parents were Rev. H.D. Knight and Margaret Peek Knight.
Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements. Rev. Danny Knight officiated. Burial was Monday, June 28 at Hebron Cemetery in Lyon County.
Dunning
Hilda Dunning, 90, of Marion died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
She was a Member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Carolyn Kay Boyd of Palos Hills, Ill., a grandson, Christopher Kyle Boyd of Palos Hills, Ill., a sister-in-law, Gustava Cardin of Evansville; three nieces, Nancy and husband Ozzie Osborne, Joenell Turner and Donna and husband Bill Bennett.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, James D. Dunning; her parents, Rollie and Sallie Cardin; three sisters, Gracie Cardin, Jewell Cardin and Cleo and husband Robert Blue; two brothers, Lee and wife Mildred Cardin and Ralph Cardin
Funeral Services are at 11 a.m., Friday, July 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Thursday (today) at the funeral home.
June 24, 2010 Issue
Vaughan
Calva Jean Vaughan, 67, of Marion died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
She was formerly employed at Marion Mining Bolts and most recently had worked for the Pennyrile Area Community Services. She was a member of Unity General Baptist Church in Crayne.
Surviving are three daughters, Roberta Harris of Salem, Carla Vaughan of Florida and Jamie Vaughan of Nashville; a son, Robert Vaughan, of Lincoln, Mo., and one granddaughter, Kristyn Harris of Salem.
Funeral services were Friday, June 18 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Robertson
Inez Evelyn Robertson, 89, of Marion died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Denver Robertson in 2002. Survivors include a nephew, James Winstead of Evansville, Ind.; and her caregiver, Joyce Robertson of Marion. Funeral services were Friday, June 18 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Jimmy Sigler officiating. Burial was at Shady Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Conner
Robert Eugene Conner, 76, of Marion died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
Conner was a retired employee of the Kentucky State Highway Department and member of Marion Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are his wife, Paulette Conner of Marion; three sons, Mike Conner of Cave In Rock, Ill., and Melburn Conner and Gilbert Conner, both of Marion; two sisters; three half-sisters; and two half-brothers; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Christine Miller Conner.
Funeral services were Saturday, June 19 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Leroy Driver officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Brown
Sherry Sue Brown, 68, of Marion died Sunday June 20, 2010 at Crittenden County Health And Rehab.
Surviving are one brother, Micky Brown of Marion; and two nephews, Jared Brown and Jason Brown, both of Marion.
She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Marion.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 508 N. Main Street, Marion KY 42064.
Holsapple
Pat Holsapple, 76, of Marion died Friday, June 18 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a homemaker and member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Parker Holsapple of Marion; a daughter Darlene Peterson of Chesterton, Ind.; sons, Jimmy Holsapple of Chesterton and Rickey Holsapple of Dycusburg; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Litt and Pauline Mittchel Ferguson, a brother and one grandchild.
Funeral services were Sunday, June 20 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial will be in Asbridge Cemetery.
Hodge
George Edward Hodge, 87, of Marion died Friday, June 18 at Livingston Hospital.
Prior to retirement, Hodge was a special weapons inspector for the U.S. government and had served in the U.S. Army Corps.
Surviving are his wife, Doris Ann Hodge of Marion; a son, Robert Alan Hodge of Pinnacle, N.C.; a daughter, Kathleen Madsen of Bend, Ore.; stepsons, William Gregory King of Salem and Tony Wayne King of Marion; brother, Robert Hodge of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Robert and Mary Elizabeth Wilson Hodge.
Graveside services were Monday, June 21 at Paris Cemetery in Crittenden County with Rodney Paris and Charlie Hunt officiating.
Duvall
Dorothy Stalion “Dot” Duvall, 74, of the Mexico community in Crittenden County died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children, Billy Stalion of Princeton and Rose Ann Bebout of Crayne; step-children, Serita Duvall and Greg Duvall; three grandchildren, Todd and Kayla Bebout and Brandon Stalion; a brother, Charles Brasher of Evansville, Ind.; and a sister, Jo Ann Meeks of Princeton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Carrie Brasher; her first husband, Billie Dan Stalion; and second husband, Charles Duvall.
Services are at 11 a.m., Thursday at Mexico Baptist Church with burial at Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion and from 9 a.m., until service time at the church on Thursday.
Memorials may be to Mexico Baptist Church, Mexico Church Rd., Marion, KY 42064.
June 17, 2010 Issue
Williams
Bradyn Elise Williams, 21 months, of Marion died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at her home.
Surviving are her parents, Mark H. and Carisa D. Wheeler Williams of Marion; sisters, Emma Cathryn and Bella Ann Williams, both of Marion; paternal grandparents, Edward C. and Shirley A. Williams of Marion; and maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Wheeler of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Brad Wheeler.
Graveside services were Friday at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, 3601 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45229.
Huff
Odie Raye Huff, 74, of Marion died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.
She was a member of Harvest House United Pentecostal Church in Marion.
Surviving are her husband, Vernil Huff of Marion; children, Amanda and husband James Belt of Marion, Marla and husband Alan Harford of Lake Station, Ind., and James and wife Mary Loveless of Valparaiso, Ind.; brothers, Jerrold and Dwayne Doom of Marion and Tim Doom of Princeton; sisters, Eula Bates of Paducah, Wanda Berry of Marion, Hazel Friaisen of Elkhart, Ind., Darlene Bessler of Valparaiso, Ind., Barbara Eaton of Elkhart, Ind., and Gail Hackney of Smithland; step-children, Lydia Johnson and Beverly Spartman of Kentucky; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her first husband, James T. Loveless; an infant son, Ricky Loveless; parents, Rayburn and Lossie Doom; two brothers and a sister.
Services were 1 p.m., Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.
Martin
Dottie M. Martin, 78, of Hobart, Ind., died Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
Surviving are a daughter, Toni and husband Jimmy Freeman of Virginia; three grandchildren Monica and husband Peter Kelley, Matthew Glisan, Meagan and husband Robbie Arnold; five great-grandchildren, Nathan, Katherine, John, William and Khloie; and a sister, Jane Retke.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Martin, in 1978; three brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services were held in Indiana.
Grimes
Leona Grimes, 83, of Dycusburg, died at 1:50 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2010 at Medco of Paducah Nursing Facility.
She was a retired licensed practical nurse for Hilltop Nursing Home Facility in Kuttawa with 35 years of service. She was a member of Dycusburg United Methodist Church in Dycusburg.
Surviving are a brother, Allen N. Grimes of Marion; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hulin “Preacher” H. Grimes and Mary Hodge Grimes.
Services were Thursday, June 10 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gideon Bibles, 9275 Cadiz Road, Princeton, KY 42445.
Swisher
Robert Laroy “Bob” Swisher, 82, of Paducah died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital.
He was born Jan. 26, 1928 in Marion to the late Robert E. and Juanita Sisco Swisher. He graduated from Murray State University with a degree in history and physical education and also began a broadcasting career there when he accepted a job at WKYB. Swisher served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps and was stationed primarily in the San Diego area. He worked in the public relations office for the admiral. From 1957-1989, he worked for WPSD-TV as a sportscaster and retired as production manager. Upon his retirement, Swisher was the first recipient of the Bob Swisher Golden Rule Award.
In 1982, Swisher and Fred Paxton began Sports Against Cancer, a cause very special to Swisher because cancer contributed to the death of his parents. In 1997, he received the Excalibur Award, the highest national award given by the American Cancer Society. Swisher was well known as being the voice of Paducah Tilghman football, broadcasting games beginning in 1953. He wrote a book about the history of Paducah Tilghman football to commemorate the centennial anniversary in 2004, proceeds of which went to the Paducah Tilghman High School sports program.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Hilda Hughes Swisher; his aunt, Veda Syers and husband Bill of Tempe, Ariz.; two nephews, David Syers of Syracuse, Ind., and Drew Syers of Tempe, Ariz.; and Glenn Hughes and Sandra Stone of Murray; Carol Harp and Jill York of Nashville, Tenn., Jennifer Cook, Bill Hughes II, Dale Cobb, Anita Kerr and Jerrie Glisson of West Paducah.
A memorial services was held Sunday, June 12 at First Presbyterian Church in Paducah where he was a member and elder. Rev. Lynn Shurley officiated the service.
A graveside memorial service was held Monday at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003; or First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 200 North 7th, Paducah, KY 42001.
Curnel
John Russell Curnel, 68, of Marion, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
Curnel is survived by a step-son, Rudy Cobb and wife Tina of Burna; a grandson, Bryan Cobb; a brother, Paul Curnel of Salem; two sisters, Hazel McDowell of Smithland and Phyllis DeOre of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Rugina McClure; and two brothers, Junior Curnel and Eddie Curnel. He was the son of William and Sarah Curnel.
Services were Wednesday, June 16 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Bro. Tim Sprouse officiated. Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.
Blaylock
Raymond Lewis Blaylock, 86, of Smithland, died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital.
He was a member of Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center in Smithland and he was also a Gideon.
Surviving is a son, Joel Blaylock of Allen, Texas.
Blaylock was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Blaylock; three sisters; and three brothers. He was the son of Archie McPherson and Ellen McGuire Blaylock.
Funeral services were Sunday, June 13 at Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center in Smithland.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.
Swaggirt
Mary Alice Swaggirt, 76, of Salem, formerly of Harrisburg, Ill., died Monday, June 14, 2010.
Surviving are sons, Steven Ray Swaggirt of Salem and Rodger Dean Swaggirt and his wife Yvonne of Salem; four grandchildren, Matthew Swaggirt of Raleigh, Ill., Honney Swaggirt of Eldorado, Ill., Wesley and Amanda Swaggirt of Equality, Ill.; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Faye (Cosseboone) Cullum; her husband, Charlie Swaggirt; and son, Robert Darrell Swaggirt; two sisters and two brothers.
Services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 17 at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Equality, Ill. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
Vaughan
Calva Vaughan, 67, of Marion died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral arrangements at Myers Funeral Home were incomplete at press time.
June 10, 2010 Issue
Tibbs
Louella McDaniel Tibbs, 99 of Marion, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Tibbs was a retired teacher and bookkeeper. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a past president of the Marion Country Club.
Surviving are a stepson, Mike Tibbs of Ontario, Canada; and one nephew, Dan McDaniel of Chicago, Ill.; and several step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Burnett and Zula Mae Lassiter McDaniel; and her husband, John S. Tibbs.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, June 11 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Visitation is at the funeral home between the hours of noon and 3 p.m., on Friday. Graveside services will be held at 6 p.m., on Friday at Murray Cemetery in Murray, Ky.
Hillyard
Etta Marie Hillyard 97, formerly of Marion died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Milan, Ind.
Surviving are five nieces and four nephews.
Hillyard was preceeded in death by her husband Harley Hillyard; her mother and father, Ruby and Charlie Belt; and two sisters, Stella Riley and Ada Patton.
Graveside services were Saturday, June 5 at Mapleview Cemetery under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home.
Hazzard
Franklin Hazzard, 62, of Princeton died Friday, June 2, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
He was a retired real estate appraiser.
Surviving are his daughters, Libby Hodge and Pat Hazzard, both of Marion; a sister, Pearl Swift of Eddyville; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy S. and Gladys Mae Hazzard.
Private services were held.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 504 N. Main St., Marion, KY 42064 of the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.
Bradford
Burnie Bradford Jr., 76, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church, and was also a retired carpenter with United Carpenter and Joiners Union.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Margaret Penn Bradford of Marion; sons, Darrel Bradford of Kentucky and Kenny Bradford of Indiana; a sister, Margaret Benton of Eddyville; a brother, Bob Bradford of Salem; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Bradford was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He was the son of Burnie and Freda Sexton Bradford.
Graveside services were Saturday, June 5 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Croft
Irene Croft, 81, of Salem died at 7:05 a.m., Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Salem Springlake Care Center in Salem.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Vena F. Owen and husband Mark of Corydon; three sons, Ercel E. Rushing and wife Lynda of Marion, Robert A. Rushing and wife Helen of Marion and Richie S. Croft of Salem; two sisters, Martha Dixon and husband Laymon of Licking, Mo., and Sarah Ford of Marion; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Croft was preceded in death by her first husband, Delmer Rushing; her second husband, Stanley Croft; and two brothers, James Alexander and John Alexander. Her parents were Ercel and Annabel Phelps Alexander.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 29 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Herbert Alexander Jr., and Bro. Wendell Ordway officiating. Burial followed at Piney Fork Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Piney Fork Cemetery Fund, c/o Nina Winn, 168 Country Club Dr., Marion, Ky 42064.
Stone
Dora Ruth Stone, 89, of Marion, died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010 at her home.
Stone was a member of Frances Baptist Church. She was also a retired cook from Frances Elementary School cafeteria.
Survivors include her sons, Paul Monroe Stone of Frances, Jerry Dale Stone of Marion, Wesley Miles Stone and wife Kathy of Fredonia and Max Evans Stone and wife Lisa of Marion; one brother, Freeman Asbridge of Valpo, Ind.; five grandchildren, Angela Stone Richards and husband Bradley of Paducah, Leslie Jackson and husband Mark of Dycusburg, Kayla Brasher and husband Jeremy of Fredonia, Jennifer Martin and husband John of Louisiana and Evan Stone of Marion; seven great-grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, Madison, John, Noah, Tamara and Emily; and several nieces and nephews.
Stone was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Stone; sisters, Ola Asbridge and Virginia DeBoe; and one brother, J.C. Asbridge. Her parents were William Martin and Ada Campbell Asbridge.
Services were Wednesday, June 2, at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Rich Gardner officiating. Burial was at Frances Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating. Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice or the American Heart Association, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
June 3, 2010 Issue
Ramage
Wilford Ramage, 90, of Burna, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at his home.
He was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge and member of Local 184 Plumbers and Pipefitters for 58 years.
Surviving are his children, Steve Ramage and wife Glenda of Benton, Warren Ramage of Burna, Shirley Hurley and husband Eldred of Paducah, Juwanda Beyer and husband Perry of West Paducah; daughter-in-law, Nora Ramage of Sioux Falls, S.D.; sister-in-law, Nadine Abell of Brookport, Ill.; grandchildren, Russ Hurley and wife Meghan, Pamela Swain and husband Brian, Leah Quertermous, Jennifer Fondaw, Steve Alan Ramage and wife Lauren; several step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Tate, Lane, Caroline, Cate and Lynlee; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ramage was preceded in death by his wife, Leota Bridwell Ramage, whom he married on April 24, 1938. He was also preceded by a son, Gobel; a granddaughter, Crystal Ann; three brothers; and five sisters. Ramage was the son of Ike and Nannie Anglin Ramage.
Services were Thursday, May 27 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Willie Guess officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Ray
Margaret Frances Ray, 84, formerly of Princeton, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab Center in Marion after a short illness. Formerly of Princeton, Ray was a homemaker, and a member of Beulah Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons; Rodger Dale Ray of Crossville, Tenn.; Kenneth Edward Ray of Eddyville and Anthony Wayne Ray of Eddyville; a daughter; Beverly Joyce Guess of Marion; and grandchildren, Russell Ray, Brian Ray, Joshua Burnett, Keith Ray, Jerry Ray, Rebecca Ray, Rachel Ray, Ryan Guess and Peyton Guess.
She was preceded in death by; husband; Fred Ray Jr; her father, Urey Gordon Oliver; mother, Tabitha Lee Crocker Oliver; brothers, Ira Bigham Oliver and Louis Wilson Oliver; and sisters, Leona Mae Pugh and Kate Gilkey. Services were held at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton on Saturday, May 29 with Bro. Ronnie Hooks officiating and assisted by Bro. Gary Peek. Burial was at Jane Nichols Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Roberts
James Weldon Roberts, 59, of Gilbertsville died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at his home.
He had been employed by Tri-State Construction and River Metal Services.
Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Roberts McReynolds of Gilbertsville; sisters, Brenda Boyd of Grand Rivers, Rose Roberts of Gilbertsville, Mona Kanipe of Sturgis and Ruthie Bone of Gilbertsville; step-brothers, Chris McReynolds of Mayfield and Danny McReynolds of Washington; nieces and nephews; and caregiver, Dawn Simson.
Roberts was preceded in death by his father, James G. Roberts; a brother, William “Tickle” Roberts; and step-father, Billy McReynolds. He was the son of James G. and Dorothy Day Roberts.
Services were Friday, May 28 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery.
York
Amy Etta York, 91, of Marion died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sons, Tommy Yandell of Marion and Ricky Yandell of Kuttawa; step-daughter, Shelby Croft of Marion; step-sons, Donnie York of Nashville, Tenn., and Ronnie York of Princeton; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and several step-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rudell Yandell; second husband, Shelby York; parents, William and Daisy Rushing; seven brothers and three sisters.
Services were Sunday, May 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Love Cemetery.
Boyd
Nora Pauline (Lee) Gass Boyd, 95, died Wednesday May 26, 2010 at The Brian Center in Hendersonville N.C. She was a Crittenden County native having been born Nov. 17, 1914 in Tolu. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and she and her husband, Jesse, farmed near Sheridan for many years. Boyd was a Kentucky Colonel and enjoyed sewing and quilting.
Survivors include two daughters, Greta Boyd Baker and husband Ed of Hendersonville, N.C., and Sharon Boyd Summers and husband Rod of Pontoon Beach, Ill.; one sister, Ella Mae (Gass) Keeling and husband Fred of Paducah; nine grandchildren, Frederick “Rick” Boyd and wife Tina, Jesse Clyde Boyd and wife Lisa, George Ellis Boyd and wife Donna, Edgar D. Baker, Jr. and wife Linda, Susan Baker Weis and husband Steven, Elyse Sedlacek Johnson, Ryan Sedlacek, Ross Sedlacek and wife Rachel and Camille Sedlacek Miller and husband Nathan; 10 great-grandchildren, Kelly, Jeremy, Tyler, Morgan, Alex, Luke, Nora, Lily and Nolan; and one great-great-grandchild, Todd.
She married Jesse Hodge Boyd on Dec. 24, 1932. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1974. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George Washington and Cynthia Thomas Gass; a son, Freddie Hodge Boyd; a daughter, Olive DeWayne Boyd; three sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 29 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Deer Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
Stone
Dora Ruth Stone, 89, of Marion, died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010 at her home.
Stone was a member of Frances Baptist Church. She was also a retired cook from Frances Elementary School cafeteria.
Survivors include her sons, Paul Monroe Stone of Frances, Jerry Dale Stone of Marion, Wesley Miles Stone and wife Kathy of Fredonia and Max Evans Stone and wife Lisa of Marion; one brother, Freeman Asbridge of Valpo, Ind.; five grandchildren, Angela Stone Richards and husband Bradley of Paducah, Leslie Jackson and husband Mark of Dycusburg, Kayla Brasher and husband Jeremy of Fredonia, Jennifer Martin and husband John of Los Angeles and Evan Stone of Marion; seven great-grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, Madison, John, Noah, Tamara and Emily; and several nieces and nephews.
Stone was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L. Stone; sisters, Ola Asbridge and Virginia DeBoe; and one brother, J.C. Asbridge. Her parents were William Martin and Ada Campbell Asbridge.
Services were Wednesday, June 2, at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Rich Gardner officiating. Burial was at Frances Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating. Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice or the American Heart Association, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Revel
Rev. Anna “Babe” Carter Revel, 85, of Paducah, formerly of Marion and Janesville, Wisc., died Monday, May 31, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
A native of Marion, she was born June 26, 1924 to the late Thomas and Ruth Cook Carter. She was a 1948 graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. In 1973, she received her master’s degree from University of Wisconsin and completed her post-graduate studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Minnesota. She served as psychologist for the School District of Janesville from 1973-1989. She presented papers at the annual meetings of the International Council of Psychologists in both Israel and Japan. Revel was a member of Pi Lambda Theta Chapter at U.W.-Madison and was a member of the MENSA society.
She was very active in the Cursillo movement within the Diocese of Milwaukee. Revel graduated from Nashotah Institute of Christian Studies in 1980. She was the second Episcopal woman Vocational Deacon in the state, being ordained by Bishop Charles T. Gaskell on Nov. 28, 1981. She served Trinity Episcopal Church in Janesville, Wisc.; Holy Trinity Church in Clearwater, Fla.; and Grace Church in Paducah, Ky.
In Paducah, she was actively involved in St. Nicholas Clinic, Heartland Cares, Paducah Cooperative Ministry, Delphic Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. She had traveled to 40 continental states and over 21 countries.
Surviving are her daughter, Linda Revel-Dietsch and husband Steve of Merrill, Wisc.; four grandchildren, Jennifer Shaw Hoover and husband Ray, J.P. Shaw, Tina Makiola, and Aimee Makiola; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Genesis and R.J.; siblings Helen Springs, James Carter and Thomas Carter, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Thomas and Ruth Cook Carter.
Funeral services are at 3 p.m., Thursday, June 3 at Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah. The Ret. Rev. Edwin F. Gulick, Jr., Rev. Elizabeth Wade, Rev. George Jaeger, and Rev. Richard Paxton will officiate. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Thursday at the church. Additional memorial services will be held later.
Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church Youth Group, 820 Broadway, Paducah, KY, 42001; or Fohs Hall, 201 North Walker Street, Marion, KY 42064. Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
Bradham
Ricky Dale Bradham Jr., 31, of Marion died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in an automobile accident.
Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Bradham of Marion; stepsons, Joshua Cordell and Peyton Cordell, both of Marion; a step-daughter, Natalie Cordell of Marion; his mother, Shirley Jones and step-father Tom Jones, both of Marion; brothers, Phillip Bradham, of Louisville and Bryan and Ryan Bradham, both of Marion; step-sister, Karena Gerhardt of Salem; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Gene and Margree Hagood, both of Zephr Hills, Fla.; maternal grandmother, Mary Kitzman of Smithland and paternal grandmother, Betty Bradham of Greenville, Miss.
He was preceeded in death by his father, Ricky Dale Bradham Sr.
Funeral services were Friday, May 28 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.
Duvall
James Wesley Duvall, 64, of Clay City, Ill., died Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center at Marion, Ill.
He was born April 29, 1946 at Marion to Charles Ray and Nelda Lucille (Lowey) Duvall. He retired from Kraft Foods in Evansville, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and he attended the Methodist church.
Surviving are a son, Brian Duvall and his wife Missie of Clay City, Ill.; two grandsons, Matt and Brandon Duvall of Clay City; a great-granddaughter, Rayleigh Duvall; two sisters, Bettie Tremper of Wisconsin and Carolyn Casper and her husband Gerald of Newburgh, Ind.; three brothers; Charles “Bubby” Duvall and his wife Pam of Marion, Richard Duvall Sr. and his wife Kay of Evansville and Donald “Donnie” Duvall of Chandler, Ind.; an uncle and aunt; Jake and Helen Lowey of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.
Duvall was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby; a sister, Verlie; and his parents. The body was cremated. Hosselton Funeral Home, Cisne, Ill., was in charge of the arrangements.
May 27, 2010 Issue
Chittenden
Lucian Louis Chittenden, 92, of the Joy community in Livingston County, died May 23, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, a farmer and was one of the first board members of the Livingston County Soil Conservation District when it formed. Chittenden was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion Post 217 in Burna, and served on the Livingston County Board of Education for 24 years.
Surviving are his daughter, Shirley Merritt and husband Mike of Benton; two sons, Barry Chittenden and wife Angie of Hampton and Garry Chittenden and wife Susan of Salem; daughter-in-law, Janice Chittenden of LaCenter; two sisters, Lois May of Hampton and Willie Massey of Burna; one brother, Wayne Chittenden of Joy; grandchildren, Christine Houston and husband Scott of Oxford, Ala., Brian Chittenden and wife Jackie of Kevil, Kevin Chittenden of Hartford, Conn., Brent Chittenden and wife Laura of Athena, Ga., Farrah Wright and husband Austin of Alpharetta, Ga., Darren Merritt and wife Davina of Benton, J.D. Merritt and wife Beth of Benton, Devin Chittenden and wife Beth of Hampton, Joshua Chittenden and wife Tara of Hampton, Casey Chittenden and wife Jennifer of Salem, and Weston Chittenden of Salem; and seven great-grandchildren, Bella, Ryan, Jack, Kaler, Emmie, Ellie and Riley.
Chittenden was preceded in death by his wife, Melva Dean Chittenden; a son, Louis W. Chittenden; and a sister, Marie Black. He was the son of Julius Lucian and Lena Lou Tyner Chittenden.
Services were held Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Chuck Ladd and Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Cemetery or Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Ramage
Wilford Ramage, 90, of Burna, died Monday, May 24, 2010 at his home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Other arrangements are pending.
York
James M York 73, of Marion died Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Springlake care center in Salem.
York was survived by his wife, Nancy York; a son, Jeff York; a daughter, Pam LaRue; and four grandchildren, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, M.H. and Lemma York.
York was a lifetime member of the Machinist and Aero Space Union.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Wednesday May 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
May 20, 2010 Issue
Chester
Emma Dorothy Harrison Chester, 87, of Marion, formerly of Gallatin, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Surviving are her grandchildren, Tim and wife Mandi Harrison of Marion and Tommy and wife Regina Harrison of Princeton; and great-grandchildren, Dani, Maggie, Quentin and Kristen Harrison.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas Oscar Harrison; children, John and Roy Harrison; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 16 at Family Heritage Funeral Home in Gallatin, Tenn. Burial was at Sileom Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Westmorland, Tenn.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of local arrangements.
Millikan
Mildred Pearl Millikan, 51, of Eddyville died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her residence.
She was a housewife.
Surviving are her sons, James E. Millikan of Eddyville, Roy Wayne Millikan and Thomas Millikan, both of Marion; a sister, Brenda Fox of Belton, Ky.; brothers, Roy Hazel of Morganfield and David Hazel of Henderson; a half brother, Gordon Hazel of Marion; a half sister, Katrina Hazel of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Dorothy Kennedy Hazel; her husband James “Clem” Millikan; and a grandchild.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 19 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.
Hurley
Mildred Lorene Hurley, 89, of Carrsville died Sunday morning, May 16, 2010 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was of the Pentecostal faith.
Surviving are two sons, Dwayne Hurley and Deon Hurley, both of Carrsville; two brothers, Alvin McDonald of Carrsville and Trice McDonald of Salem; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Don R. Hurley; three brothers, Lawson, Gordon and Joe McDonald; a sister, Tula Nelson; and her parents, Arthur and Grace Belt McDonald.
Funeral Services were Wednesday, May 19 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Pastor Chris McDonald officiating. Burial was at Carrsville Cemetery.
Howard
Billy C. Howard, 80, of Smithland, formerly of Salem, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
Howard attended Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center in Smithland. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from Arkema after 33 years of service. He was also an auctioneer with Belt Auction and Realty for 25 years.
Surviving are his sons, Michael Howard and wife Joy of Gilbertsville and Mark Howard and wife Heidi of Salem; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Howard; two brothers; and a sister. He was the son of Bradley Brown and Tressie Wring Howard.
Funeral services were Monday, May 17 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Fred Lowrance officiating. Burial was at Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery.
Gilland
Jerry Glenn Gilland, 60, of Marion died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
Gilland was a former Crittenden County jailer, a veteran of the United States Army and member of Second Baptist Church. He was originally appointed county jailer then won the 2002 election and served about a year and half before resigning.
Surviving are his wife, Rose McNeely Gilland of Marion; a son, Stuart Gilland of Campbellsville, Ky.; daughters, Sandy Jennings and Susan Gilland, both of Marion; a brother, Tommy Gilland of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and sisters, Linnie Holloman and Mary Jones, both of Marion; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Vancie Gipson Gilland.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 20 at the Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev Danny Starrick officiating. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery.
Heady
Paul Davis Heady, 70, of Crittenden County died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
He grew up around the Blackford community and graduated from Clay High School in 1957. He worked as a coal miner for 27 years and retired from Peabody Camp 2 in 1995. Heady was a member and Deacon of Sullivan Baptist Church. He was also a Mason and active in the Wheatcroft Masonic Lodge. Following retirement he was instrumental in the completion of the Veteran's Memorial Walk of Honor and Blackford Bridge Project, donating land and access to the bridge. He was a fisherman, hunter, trapper, farmer, gardener and master sorghum maker.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Frieda; their children, Ronnie Heady and Tanya, and her husband Terry Simpson, all of Crittenden County; grandchildren Travis and wife Tiffany Simpson, Amber Heady, Megan Heady and Kelsey Simpson; sisters Bobbie Witherspoon of Marion and Nancy and husband Dennis Lacy of Marion; a brother, Marshall and wife Katie Heady of Blackford; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Robert and Carrie Olean Heady; a brother Doug Heady; and granddaughter, Sarah Simpson.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 20 at Sullivan Baptist Church with Rev. Noble Cobb and Rev. Daniel Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Rosebud Cemetery. Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis is in charge of arrangements. Visitation was Wednesday night at the funeral home and from 9 a.m., until service time at the church.
Ball
Kenneth L. Ball, 63, of Crawfordsville, Ind., died Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Crawfordsville.
Ball was born Jan. 13, 1947 in Marion to Cora Mae and James D. Ball. He lived in Penn Hall Group Home in Crawfordsville for over 20 years.
Surviving are his sisters, Sandra and husband Don Case of Alegan, Mich., and Barbara Polk of Portage, Ind.; brothers, Jimmy and wife Kay Ball of Portage, Danny Ball of Chesterton, Ind., and Leon Ball of Anahuea, Texas; sister-in-law, Donna Ball of Chesterton, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews and other family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Vernon O. Ball.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 18 at Rees Funeral Home in Portage, Ind., with Rev. John Allen officiating. Burial was at Angelcrest Cemetery in Valparaiso, Ind.
May 13, 2010 Issue
Perkins
Billy Wayne “Bill” Perkins, 78, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., formerly of Frances, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Coronado Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife Myrna Perkins; two sons William and wife Sandy Perkins of Glenview, Ill. and Jeffery and wife Jeanne Perkins of Hoffman Estates Ill.; and a brother, Lyman Perkins Jr. of LaPorte, Ind.
Perkins was preceeded in death by his parents, Lyman and Lucy Perkins; and one brother, Donald Perkins.
A memorial service will be set at a later date with Gilbert Funeral Home in charge of services.
Cosby
Earl Glenn Cosby, 71, of Salem, died May 6, 2010 at Crittenden Health Systems.
He was an elder at Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a Sunday school superintendent.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Mary Jane Cosby of Salem; children, Tommy Cosby and wife Lisa of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and daughter-in-law, Kim Cosby of Marion; sisters, Phyllis Cosby of Florida and Helen Jones of Marion; brothers, Donald Cosby of Sullivan, Bruce Cosby of Providence, Wayne Cosby of Arizona; grandchildren, Charles and Alyssa Cosby of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Cosby was preceded in death by a son, Robby Cosby; and a brother, Jack Cosby.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 8 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Larry Buchanan officiating. Burial was at Loveless Chapel Cemetery.
Jacobs
Jimmy Carrol Jacobs, 66, of Marion died Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Marion.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are his brothers, Cecil Jacobs of Evansville, Ind., Roy Jacobs of Frances and Darrel Jacobs of Marion; sisters, Mary Sherrell of Crayne and Linda Campbell of Frances; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Jackson and Lillian Carner Jacobs; and a sister.
Graveside services were Tuesday at Frances Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Stalion
Danny Keith Stalion, 59, of Marion died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at his home.
Surviving are his mother, Mary Lou Hughes Stalion of Marion; a sister, Barbara and husband Eddie Hunt of Marion; brothers, Steve and wife Patti Stalion of Lakeland, Fla., and Skip Stalion of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Max E. Stalion.
A memorial service was held Monday, May 10 at Myers Funeral in Marion with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.
Conyer
David Warner Conyer, 73, of Salem, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
Conyer was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was past Master of Masonic Lodge #81.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Peggy Conyer of Salem; children, Mike and Vicki Conyer of Paducah; Lisa Conyer of Nashville, Tenn., and Mel and Ted Gillum of Salem; one sister, Dianne Conyer Ordway of Marion; grandchildren, Emily Porter Phillips and husband Frank of Monticello, Ky., Tyler Porter of Paducah and Drew Conyer of Paducah; and step-grandchildren, Katelyn Gillum and Chelsey Gillum, both of Salem. He was the son of Lenville and Rosa Nelle Lockhart Conyer.
Services were May 11 at Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery. Make memorials to Livingston Hospital Auxiliary, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, 212 East Main, Salem, KY 42078.
May 6, 2010 Issue
Patmor
Glen Patmor, 73 of Marion died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
Patmor was a farmer, director of Crittenden County Farm Bureau, member of the Crittenden County Cattlemen’s Association, member of the Soil Conservation Board of Crittenden County, member of the Southern States Board of Directors, and member of the Crittenden County Extension District Board. He was once named Farmer of the Year and was also the recipient of the Master Conservationist Award.
Patmor was a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church USA.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Jane Patmor of Marion; daughters, LaJean Quisenberry, Sandra Stephens, Kelly Kirby and Joyce Odom, all of Marion; a brother, Willard Patmor of Marion; sisters, Mary Jewel Alexander of Marion and Virginia Fritts of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruth Hill Patmor.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 29 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Alexander
A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 8 for Maxine Lowry Alexander at the Shady Grove Cemetery. Rev. Wendell Ordway will officiate.
Alexander was born May 11, 1927 in Crittenden County. She died Dec. 12, 2009.
Crider
Mary Sue Crider, 87, of Marion died Friday, April 30, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab in Salem. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are her sister-in-laws, Jean Highfil of the Mexico community, Mary Pogue of Paducah and Virginia Highfil of Lincoln Park, Mich.; nieces and nephews, Tommy and Hugh Highfil of the Mexico community, Bobby Highfil of Gleason, Tenn., Donna Brantley and Marilyn Appleton of St. Louis, Mo., Carolyn Woodall of Evansville, Ind., Linda Padgett of the Mexico community and Mariam Holton of Lincoln Park, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Willis Crider; parents, Jesse and Beaulah Highfil; six brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mexico Cemetery, c/o Clarence Higgins, 1840 Jackson School Rd., Fredonia, KY 42411.
Metcalfe
Dorothy Metcalfe, 84, of Marion died Thursday, April 29, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn.
Surviving are her sister, Irene Biggs of Frankfort; grandchildren, Billy and wife Doris Knight of Minnesota, Ann and husband Bob McDowell, Kay and husband Johnny Tinsley, Rhoda and husband David Tinsley, Fay and husband Larry Todd and Donald Knight all of Marion; 20 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Metcalfe; a daughter; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Crowell Cemetery.
Brigance
Clyde Albert Brigance, 83, of Marion died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired construction worker, a member of Carrsville Lodge 812 F&AM, Marion Eastern Star 135, a member of Marion Second Baptist Church and a U.S. Marine veteran.
Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte Ann Bishelli of Eaton, Colo.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Cletus and Clara Esther Jenkins Brigance; and his wife, Ruth Evelyn Hayes Brigance.
Graveside services were held Monday, May 3 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Danny Starrick officiating. Military rites and Masonic rites were also given. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Myers Funeral Home in Marion.
April 29, 2010 Issue
Hicks
James Hicks, 70 of Gaithersburg, Maryland died Tuesday, April 13, 2010.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Andrews Hicks; four brothers; a sister; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg.
Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., on Monday, May 3, 2010 with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of local arrangements.
Hamilton
Taina Jinene Hamilton, 48 of Marion died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at her residence.
Hamilton was employed by Crittenden Health Systems and was active in Relay for Life.
Surviving are her husband, Franklin R. Hamilton of Marion; sons, Jeffery Duff of Marion and Steven Duff of Ledbetter; stepson, John Graham Hamilton of Marion; a sister, Phyllis Jean Thomas of St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Danny Mitchell of Kincheloe, Mich.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, A.P. and Dorothy Timmons Mitchell; and one brother.
Funeral services were Monday, April 26 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Roger Steward officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Alderdice
Lucille Britt Alderdice, 94, of Mayfield died, Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Mills Health and Rehab Center in Mayfield.
She was a retired hairdresser, a member of Enon Baptist Church, a member of the Eastern Star and the Jackson Purchase Medical Center Women's Auxillary.
Survivors include her daughters, Lana Pate of Wingo; Barbara Britt Torres of Spring Hill, Fla., and Annetta “Butch” Tucker of Murray; a stepson, Jimmy Alderdice of Kuttawa; stepdaughter, Donna Lingo of Crestwood, four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by stepsister, Geneva Stewart, her first husband, Robert Lawrence Britt; second husband; Woodrow Alderdice; son, Robert Gregory Britt; and brothers, Robert and Theron Cartwright.
Funeral service were Wednesday, April 28 at Brown Funeral Home in Wingo with Rev. Bubba Smith and Rev. Spence Pate officiating. Burial was at Jones Cemetery.
Delnagro
Gladys Easley Delnagro, 89, of Princeton, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at her home.
Surviving are her children, William Craig Crowder of Tampa, Fla., Rugena Owen of Paducah and Mary Giannini of Princeton; brothers, Gleaford and Willard Easley of Marion and Harry Easley of Lyon County; sisters, Lucy Tedrick of Marion, Mary Jane Rowe of Salem, Bonnie Hartley of Nashville, Tenn., Lula Gilmore of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Wanda Ditty of Springfield, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Minnie Underdown Easley; five brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Patmor
William Glen Patmor, 73, of Marion died Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Livingston Hospital.
Arrangements were incomplete at presstime. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Jane; and four daughters, Joyce Odom, LaJeane Quisenberry, Sandra Stephens and Kelly Kirby, all of Marion.
A complete obituary will be published next week.
Henry
Terry C. “Moose” Henry, 69, of Marion, died April 23, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital.
Henry had worked for many years at Crittenden Auto Parts.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Henry of Marion; daughter, Terri Dawn Henry of Dawson Springs; son, Robert Shane Franklin of Salem; sister, Carlin Davidson of Marion; brother, Frankie Henry of Salem; and five grandchildren.
He was the son of George and Ollie James Henry.
Henry’s remains will be cremated. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or Crittenden County Animal Shelter, 144 Freedom Church Rd., Marion, KY 42064.
Brigance
Clyde Albert Brigance, 83, of Marion died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired construction worker, a member of Carrsville Lodge 812 F&AM, Marion Eastern Star 135, a member of Marion Second Baptist Church and a U.S. Marine veteran.
Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte Ann Bishelli of Eaton, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Cletus and Clara Esther Jenkins Brigance; and his wife, Ruth Evelyn Hayes Brigance.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Myers Funeral Home in Marion.
Baker
Carol Paris Baker, 64, of Marion died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
Baker was a housewife.
Surviving are her husband, Edward Louis Baker of Marion; a daughter, Kimberly Baker and husband Denver Robertson of Marion; mother, Effie Nell Paris of the Mexico community; and sister, Jeannie Baker of Fredonia.
She was preceded in death by her father, Shelby Paris; and a sister, Linda Sue Bennett.
Graveside funeral services were Wednesday, April 28 at Freedom Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Crittenden County Animal Shelter, 144 Freedom Church Road, Marion, KY 42064.
April 22, 2010 Issue
Cloyd
Dr. Charles Cloyd, 88, of Mayfield died at 3:25 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his home.
Dr. Cloyd was a member of Hickory Baptist Church and was a professor at Mid-Continent University. He received a bachelor of arts degree from Union University, a bachelor of divinity from Central Baptist Seminary, a master of arts from Murray State University, a master of divinity from Central Baptist Seminary and a doctor of divinity from Mid-Continent University.
Surviving are his wife, Harolene Cloyd; one daughter, Roxanna Carman of Athens, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Vivian Link of Mayfield; a son, Bruce Cloyd of Savanna, Tenn.; two stepsons, Tommy Woodward and Tony Woodward, both of Mayfield; a sister, Lucille Cloyd of Marion; a brother, Gilbert Cloyd of Marion; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robin Cloyd, and a sister. His parents were John and Cona Ford Cloyd.
Services were April 13 at Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield with the Revs. L.D. Kennedy, Jack Acree and C.W. Barnhill officiating. Burial was at Trinity Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002; or Mid-Continent University, Charles Cloyd Scholarship, 99 Powell Road, Mayfield, KY 42066.
Farmer
James H. Farmer Jr., 90, of Marion died Monday, April 19, 2010 at his home.
He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256, a lifetime member of the VFW, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired coal miner at Peabody Camp 1 and a member of the United Mine Workers Association.
Surviving are is his wife, Rosemary Farmer of Marion; children, Dennis, Donnie and Joey Farmer, all of Marion; Patty Hopgood of Morganfield and Eddie Mosley of Evansville, Ind.; step-children, Jimmy Lindsey of Fulton, Donna Parker of Marion, Rena Coerver of Sturgis, Kay McWorthy of Sturgis and Patty Bowling of Greenville; a brother, William O. Farmer of Marion; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Farmer; three sisters; and a brother; and his parents, James H. and Florence Farmer Sr.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Masonic Rites were conducted Wednesday at the funeral home and Military Rites will be given at the cemetery on Thursday.
Belt
Dora M. Belt, 66, Clarksville, Tenn., formerly of Crittenden County, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Gateway Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 12, 1943 in Marion. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was self-employed.
Survivors include her daughter, Angie Addison and husband Brian of Port St. Joe, Fla.; two sisters, Sue Barnes of Salem and Grace Holman of the Midway community; seven brothers, Harold P. Glore, Charles Glore, Ronnie Glore, Bill Smith, Ray Smith and Bennett Smith, all of Marion, and D.L. Glore of Lola; three grandchildren, Savanna Chapman and husband Scott, Christopher Addison and wife Heather and Virginia Ballew and husband Kevin; and one great-grandchild, Taylor Jade Ballew.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ocie Miller Smith; father, Charlie Glore; step-father, Aaron Smith; brother, Eddie Glore; and nephew, Eugene Glore.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 585 S. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040 or the American Cancer Society, 2000 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203-2003.
Alvis
John Richard Alvis, 62, of Marion died Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church and was a federal mine inspector. He was a 30-year member and officer of the American Federation of Government Employees.
Surviving are his wife, Marvilyn Oates Alvis; a son, John Richard Alvis II; a daughter, Amanda Lee Alvis; his mother, Juanita Harrison, all of Marion; and sisters, Glenda Lee Chandler of Marion and Margaret June Trout of Clarksville, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Moore Alvis and step-father William Harrison; and a nephew, Johnie Chandler.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 22 at the Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Marty Brown officiating. Burial will be at Love Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Belt
Daryl Belt, 49, of Fredonia died Monday, April 19, 2010 in Salem.
Surviving are his wife, Lawanda Belt; sons, Alexander and Brady Belt, all of Fredonia; brothers, Leon Belt of Salem, Eddie Dean Belt and Roger Belt, both of Marion; and Kenneth Belt of Alabama; sisters, Glenda Tyson of Marion, Denise Williams of Eddyville, Terry Moore of Salem and Donna Belt of New York.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Guy and Billie Jo McCelmuray Belt.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 23 at the Belt Family Cemetery with Rev. David Vannatter officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, April 22 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion.
April 15, 2010 Issue
Stalion
Helen Louise Stalion, 76, of Salem died Monday, April 5, 2010 at her home.
She worked at Potter and Brumfield in Marion for many years, and attended Salem United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Michael Stalion of Jackson, Tenn.; two daughters, Kathi Stalion and Cheryl Taylor of Paducah; a brother, Sonnie Ferrell of Lola; a sister, Linda Woodward of Lola; seven grandchildren, Kristal Smith of Jackson, Tenn., Michael Sullenger of Dyer, Tenn., Dustin Stalion of Sturgis, Tori Taylor and Jade Taylor of Paducah, Sam Taylor of Mayfield and Taylor McCord of Marion; 10 great-grandchildren, Kanus Sullenger, Cainan Copeland, Madison Smith, Annalyse Sullenger, Braden Hickman, River Stalion, Jailyn Smith, Reese Stalion, Trevor Elliott and Peyton Elliott.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Stalion; one brother, Jimmy Ferrell; a sister, Christine Ferrell; and her parents, Ollie and Thelma Ferrell.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 8 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. John East officiating. Burial was at Loveless Chapel Cemetery.
Coleman
Jerry Wayne Coleman, 62, of Owensboro died Sunday, April 11, 2010 in Grand Rivers.
He was a Livingston Central High School graduate from the Class of 1965. He was a member and deacon of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Owensboro prior to becoming a member of First Baptist Church of Owensboro. He was a retired vocational agriculture teacher for the Daviess and McLean county schools. Coleman was most recently a vocational agriculture teacher at Owensboro Community and Technical College. He was an FFA advisor for over three decades at the local, regional and state levels.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Diane Wright Coleman; two children, Christy Leen Whitt and husband Jason of Indianapolis, Ind., and Joseph Wayne Coleman and Craig Cammack of Lexington; two sisters, Peggy Adams of Georgetown, S.C. and Anna Coleman of Grand Rivers; three brothers, including twin brother Terry Coleman of St. Louis, Mo., Carl Coleman of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Danny Coleman of Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren, Jacy Leen and Juliane Queen Whitt; and mother-in-law, Jewell Wright Atwood; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Laurine Baxter Coleman, and father-in-law, Joe Loyd “Billy” Wright.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Dr. Carson Bevil officiating. Burial was at Ditney Cemetery in Livingston County.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the School of Agriculture at Murray State University, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Nunn
Eddie Bruce Nunn, 83, of Henderson, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson.
He was a retired lockman for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Cook of Henderson and Deborah Crider of Marion; four grandchildren, Corey and wife Michelle Crider of Chicago, Ill., Kullen Crider of Paducah, Michele and husband Mike Oattes of Henderson and Josh Cook of Louisville; and three great-grandchildren, Kamri Oattes, Cade Crider and Grier Crider.
Nunn was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Turner Nunn; and his parents, Fredrick Bruce and Edna Fowler Nunn.
Services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
April 8, 2010 Issue
Noel
Faye Noel, 43, of Marion died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at her residence.
Surviving are five sisters, Donna Noel of Marion, Karen Sprague of Grand Rivers, Kim Noel of Hopkinsville, Connie Johnson of Salem and a twin sister, Gaye Lynch of Grand Rivers; one brother, Tony Noel of Pickens, S.C., and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ashley Noel McDowell; a sister, Jalaine Noel; a brother, Gene Noel; a nephew, David Johnson; and her parents, Ted and Elaine Trail Noel.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 2 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Watson
Bobby D. Watson, 78, of Marion died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at his home.
Surviving are three sisters, Mercedes Rayburn of Smithland, Oma Lee Dixon of Marion and Gracie Hedgepath of Paducah; a brother, Fred Watson of Kansas; a son, Bob Watson of Nashville; a daughter, Paula Davis of Henderson; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Fred and Mertie Watson; his Wife Louise Watson; and two sisters, Corine York and Deanie Wallace, both of Marion.
Funeral services were Monday, April 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Miller
Sandra Rae Miller, 69, of Burna, died Thursday, April 1 at Crittenden Hospital.
Arrangements are pending at Boyd Funeral Directors.
McKinney
Jerry McKinney 61, of Marion died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Surviving are her two sons, Steve Brown of Kuttawa and Brad McKinney of Marion; her mother, Colleen Brown of Owensboro; a twin sister, Judy Vineyard of Terre Haute, Ind.; a brother, Dale Brown of Owensboro; and four grandchildren.
McKinney was preceeded in death by her father, Willie “Brownie” Brown; and her grandparents.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Cullum
Lenda Cullum, 59, of Rosiclare, Ill., died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Saline Care Center.
Surviving are her sons, Allen Adams and Scotty Adams; two sisters, Velda Wilson and Luvean Smith; and four grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Richard and Hester Boswell; and her husbands, Larry Adams and John Cullum.
Graveside services were Saturday, April 3 at Hurricane Cemetery in Tolu.
Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare was in charge of arrangements.
Millikan
Mary Helen Millikan, 89, of Salem, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of New Union Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mable Campbell of Marion and Anna Belle Kendall of Mishawaka, Ind.; a son, Kenneth Millikan of Slocum, Ky.; two sisters, Elsie Suits of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and Cindy Gray of Evansville, Ind.; four brothers, Harlan Belt of Marion, Deon Belt of Sturgis, Jerry Belt of Illinois and Ricky Belt of Texas; seven grandchildren, Paula Neal of Albuquerque, N.M., Barbara Campbell of Marion, Lisa Kendall of Elkhart, Ind., Garold Kendall of Mishawaka, Ind., Wendy Smith of Smithland, Keith Millikan of Marion and Kyle Millikan of Slocum, Ky.; four great-grandchildren, Alex Porter of Marion, Ean Neal of Albuquerque, N.M., Makayla Smith of Smithland and Clay Smith of Smithland.
Millikan was preceded in death by her husband, Cletes Millikan; sisters, Louisa Belt, Geneva Belt and Jimmie Hackney; and a brother, Charles Lowery Belt. She was the daughter of Charles Harley and Lula Kimsey Belt.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 10 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Rev. David Davis will officiate. Burial will follow at Lola Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, April 9 at the funeral home.
Tucker
Donna Sue Tucker, 47, of Ledbetter, died Monday, April 5, 2010 at Lourdes Hospital.
She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Iron Buffalo Spirit Native American Drum. Her native name was Flying Dove.
Surviving are her husband, Larry Tucker of Ledbetter; father, Donald Harold Blake Sr. of Ledbetter; daughter, Leaffa Marie Floyd of Livingston County; son, Robert Leon Blake of Lexington; sisters, Serena Stalion of Jackson, Tenn., and Nyoka Sullenger of Carrsville; brothers, Donald Blake Jr. of Ledbetter and Dennis Ray Sullenger of Carrsville; and two grandchildren.
Tucker was preceded in death by her mother, Samantha Jean Blake.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 8 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Dr. Bernice Belt and Rev. Topper Council will officiate. Burial will be at Deer Creek Cemetery.
Gill
Private graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday for Kaiden and Eli Gill, stillborn twin sons of Mitchell Peek of Frances and Jessica D. Gill of Fredonia.
The twins are survived by maternal grandmother, Wendy Gill; maternal grandfather, James Gill; maternal great-grandparents, Danny and Elaine York, all of Fredonia, maternal great-grandmother Marianne Gill of Princeton and maternal great-grandparents, Floy and Betty Winn of Fredonia; paternal grandmother Denise Peek of Frances; paternal grandfather, Tracey Peek of Frances; paternal great-grandmother, Juanita McDowell of Fredonia; two uncles, Jim Ed Gill and Justin Peek; and three aunts, Jacey Gill, and Amy and Carrie Peek.
April 1, 2010 Issue
Fryar
Mary Lee Fryar, 85, of Marion, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are four sisters, Corrine Adcock of Fair Oaks, Ind., Toni Campbell of Edgar Springs, Mo., Carrie Taylor of Louisville and Betty Lizak of Marion; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larnie Fryar; and her parents, David Franklin and Leona Mae Crouch Kinnes.
Funeral services were Friday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Guess
Blanche Butler Guess, 91, of Valparaiso, Ind., formerly of Marion, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso.
She was a homemaker and member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Valparaiso.
Surviving are her son, Charles L. Guess of Valparaiso; brother, M.Y. Butler of Marshall, Mich.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her son, James R. Guess; husband, John W. “Spoon” Guess; parents, James and Ada Harnice Butler; and a sister.
Graveside services are scheduled at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 3 at Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
Ramage
Helen Brasher Ramage, 87, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., formerly of Dycusburg, died Monday, March 22, 2010 in Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
Ramage was a homemaker, a member of Dycusburg Baptist Church and a retiree of Shawnee Plastics Company in Kuttawa. She had also worked for Arvin Industries in Princeton for several years.
Surviving are one daughter, Michelle Manning of Murfreesboro; and two grandchildren, Shelby and Davis Manning, both of Murfreesboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, J.B. Ramage, who died just a few weeks earlier on Feb. 22, 2010; two sisters; one brother; her son-in-law; and her parents, Albert and Effie Davis Brasher.
Funeral services were Friday, March 26, 2010 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. James Oates officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery in Dycusburg.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchman's Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284 or Dycusburg Cemetery, 202 Stinnett Road, Fredonia, KY 42411.
Robertson
Darlene “Dee” Robertson, 75, of Corydon, died at 9:18 a.m., Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Robertson retired from Henderson County High School where she worked in the cafeteria. For more than 20 years, she also worked at O’Daniel’s Flower Shop in Henderson. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Roger Robertson; one daughter, Denise Southard and her husband, John of Geneva, Ky.; two sons, Bob McEuen and his wife, Katheryn, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Bryan McEuen of Sturgis; five grandchildren, Hannah McEuen, Todd McEuen, Jeremy McEuen, Elizabeth Stone and Jama Parrish; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a husband, Dennis McEuen, who did in 1970; and by her parents, Aaron and Ella June Patrick Wyckoff.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 29 at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. Father J. Edward Bradley officiated. Graveside services were also Monday at Freedom Cemetery in Marion.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
March 25, 2010 Issue
LaRue
Jamie K. LaRue, 38, of Dycusburg died at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at a residence in Crittenden County.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include two sis- ters, Vanessa Shewcraft of Marion and Starla LaRue of Texas; three brothers, Eric Smith of Dycusburg, Darren LaRue of Marion and Michael LaRue of Kansas City, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda June Peek Smith.
Funeral services were Sunday, March 21 at Dunn’s Funeral Home with Michael Wimberly officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Jones
Phillip Jones, 66, of Fredonia, died at 2:01 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was retired from SKW in Calvert City and was a former logger for Stinnett Logging in Dycusburg. He was a member of Dycusburg Baptist Church.
Surviving are two brothers, Randall and wife Barbara Jones of Merriville, Ind., and Robert Jones of Lawrence, Kan.; two nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley B. Jones Jr., and Virginia Ray Chandler Jones.
Funeral services were Friday, March 19, at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Benny Chandler officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1083, Eddyville, KY 42038.
Riley
James “Jay” E. Riley, 63, of Marion died Friday, March 19, 2010 at Owensboro.
Surviving are his wife Reta Riley of Marion; a son, Todd Riley and his wife Sarah; his mother, Gladys Riley; a sister, Dolores Travis; and grandchildren, Paxton and Payton Riley, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Riley.
Riley was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a former member of the National Guard.
Funeral services were Monday, March 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Sharp
Leon “Toby” Sharp, 81, of Smithland died Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Mary Margaret Sharp; five daughters, Shirley Buford, Essie Lindsay and Kay Sharp all of Smithland, Betty Wren of Ledbetter and Leona Hardison of Paducah; a sister, Mallie Hargis of Henderson; two brothers, Wesley and Allen Sharp of Henderson; a sister-in-saw, Judy Bass of Smithland; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Susie Wood Sharp; a brother, Perry Sharp; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Monday at McMurray Chapel Cemetery with the minister of the Jehovah faith Don Wren officiating.
Bradley
Dorothy Helen Barnes Bradley, 93, of Burna died Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Superior Care Home in Paducah.
She married Louis Bradley in 1934 and together they raised Margie Helen Barnes, a niece.
She was a member and pianist of Central Baptist Church in Burna and a member of the class of 1936 Salem High School. Alongside her spouse, she served in the U.S. Postal Service starting in 1949 and was a postmistress from 1979 until 1988.
Bradley is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Bradley; parents, Crawford and Pearl Barnes; brothers, Boyce, Joe Neal and Billy Barnes; and a sister, Louise Barton.
Funeral services were Monday, March 22 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Joe Barnes and Brian Hodge officiating. Burial was at Birdsville Cemetery.
March 18, 2010 Issue
Guill
Gary Lynn Guill, 58, of Carrsville, died Friday, March 12, 2010, at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith, was a member of the National Rifle Association, the Teamsters Union and the United Coon Hunters Association.
Surviving are a daughter, Heidi Lynn Guill of Carrsville; sons, Roy Neal Guill of Carrsville and Chad Edward Guill of North Augusta, S.C.; sisters, Georgia Mae Ross of Harrisburg, Ill., and Linda Hardesty of Sheridan; brothers, Willard Guill of Marion, Paul Guill of Reidland and Ronnie Guill of Smithland; one grandchild, Carley Guill; a special friend, Pat Moore; and several nieces and nephews.
Guill was preceded in death by his parents, Roy M. and Mary Lou Hosick Guill; and a brother, Roy Douglas Guill.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 17 at Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was at Carrsville Cemetery.
Cole
Mildred L. “Milly” Cole, 71, of Marion died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are her children, Melody Edwards of Princeton, Liz Travis, Jimmy Edwards, Frank Cole, Dena and husband David Sunderland and Lisa Cole, all of Marion, and Joe Cole of Louisville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Nell Meeks of Arkansas; a brother, Jimmy Wood of Marion; and lifelong friend, Joe Cole of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Ruth Wood; and sister, Mary Furlow.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Davidson
James W. Davidson, 63, of Paducah, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at his home.
Surviving are his children, Dewayne Davidson and wife Beverly of Marion, Bobby Davidson and wife Rhonda of Salem, Lois Davidson-Vasseur and husband David of Burna, and Jammie Davidson of Burna; sisters, Wanda L. Foster of Paducah, Brenda Tinsley of Paducah and Debroah J. Lynch of Louisville; a brother, Ricky A. Davidson of Marion; grandchildren, Russell Vasseur, Dalton Vasseur, Qutonia Davidson, Jammie Davidson, Austin Davidson and Branden Wayne Jackson.
He was preceded in by his parents, Clarence Walker and Bessie Milits Belt Davidson; a brother, Gary Dale Davidson; and a sister, Judy Ann Davidson.
Davidson’s remains will be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.
Taber
Henrietta Taber, 94, of Marion died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Princeton Health and Rehab Center.
She was a member of Tolu Methodist Church and a retired cook from Crittenden County School System.
Surviving are her children, William Gordon Taber of Smithland and Eva Jane Corley of Marion; grandchildren, Billee Dawn Corzine of Metropolis, Ill., Patty Gayle Corley of Manhattan, N.Y., and Jason Brent Corley of Fayetteville, N.C.; and great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Chloe Corzine of Metropolis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joel Taber; parents, Emily Alice and Spivey Calvin Turner; four brothers, J.D., Walford, Crawford and John Ed Turner; and sisters, Della Mae Nation and Dora Belle Wright.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Cullen
Georgia Rhea Cullen, 82, of Sturgis, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
Surviving are her children, Joanne and husband Mike Willett and Sharon Hays, all of Henderson; Martha and husband Jimmy Russelburg of Sturgis; Donna Sue and husband James Ellison of Crossville, Tenn.; Ronnie and wife Charlotte Keene of Marion; Freddy and wife Angel Cullen, Jerry and wife Sherry Cullen and Debbie and husband Dale Henry, all of Sturgis; and Joyce and husband Donald Curtis of Marion; a sister, Kathryn Brantley of Marion; 27 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Cullen; two daughters, Christy Stevens and Teresa Cullen. Her parents were George Wesley and Ada Barnes.
Services were Wednesday, March 17 at First Baptist Church in Sturgis with Rev. Don Phelps officiating. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Hospice.
Obituaries from 2010
March 11, 2010 Issue
Ivy
Defas R. Ivy, 69, of Marion died Friday, March 5, 2010 at Crittenden Health Systems.
Ivy was of the Baptist faith and was a retired water treatment engineer for the Crittenden-Livingston Water District.
Surviving are his wife, Doris J. Ivy of Marion; sons Jeffery Ivy of Burna, James Ivy of Henderson, Jere Hughes of Fulton and Keith Hughes of Marion; a brother, Gary Ivy of Albion, Ill.; two sisters, Janice Ivy of Salem and Jean Sexton of Joy; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Tressie Curnel Ivy; and one brother.
Funeral services were Monday, March 8 Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Starrick officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Margaret Gilland, 504 N. Main Street, Marion, KY 42064 or to the American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693.
Travis
Corbitt E. “Ted” Travis, 71, of Marion died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at his residence.
Travis was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired truck driver, having worked 20 years for National Truck lines and 20 years for Watson Trucking.
Surviving are his wife, Dolores Travis of Marion; daughters, Rhonda and husband Randy Dunn and Cindy and husband Roger Venable, both of Marion; brothers, Wendell “Cob” Travis and Jerry Travis, both of Marion; sisters, Shirley Brown, Donna Winders, Virginia Klutey and Brenda Clark, all of Marion, Linda Kirk of Madisonville, and Geneva Rustin of Fredonia; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbitt D. and Barbara Bryant Travis; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 9 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Woodall
Bill Woodall, 78, of Evansville, Ind., died Monday, March 1, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center.
He was owner and promoter of Tri-State Arts and Crafts and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 10 years, Carolyn Highfil Woodall; nephews, David and Gary Kroeger; great-niece, Angela Kroeger; great-nephews, Alan and Nick Kroeger; and cousins.
Woodall was preceded in death by his parents, Burnie and Stella Mott Woodall; and a sister, Helen Kroeger.
Funeral services are at noon, Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Browning Funeral Home in Evansville with Rev. Jeff Stratton officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., on Thursday at Mexico Cemetery in Mexico, Ky. Visitation is from 10 a.m., to noon Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to American Baptist East, 6300 Washington Ave. Evansville, IN 47715 or Evansville Rescue Mission, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47713.
James
Leoda Mae Kirk James, 89, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died at 6 a.m. March 1, 2010. She was born April 30, 1920, to Bice Kirk and Odie Jane Belt Kirk in Salem.
James was employed as a seamstress in Long Island, N.Y., and upon retirement, she and her husband moved to Lehigh Acres. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lehigh Acres.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her parents; five brothers; and one sister.
Surviving are her sisters, Juanita Hansen of Salem and Pauline O’Neal of Raleigh, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 6 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. John East officiating Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Brewer
Margaret R. Brewer, 80, of Corydon, formerly of Crittenden County, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
She was a member of Community Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Marion Baptist Church Homemakers and was a 20-year member of Immanuel Baptist Temple in Henderson.
Surviving are her husband, William Brewer of Corydon; daughter, Patricia Bartlett of Henderson; brother, Charles Morris of Marion; two grandchildren, Mellisa and Jordan Bartlett of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and two great-grandchildren, Lyndon and Hudson Sandefur of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Raymond and Archie Morgan.
Services were Saturday, March 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Crittenden County.
March 4, 2010 Issue
Watson
Shirley L. Watson, 68 of Oakland City, Ind., died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Ind.
Watson retired from Hendrickson Auto in Boonville, Ind. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church and the United Commercial Travel Group.
Surviving are a son, Don Watson of Oakland City, Ind.; a daughter, Debby Harris of Velpen, Ind.; a sister, Barbara Thatch of Salem; a brother, Jim Tinsley, Paris, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Trice and Ruth Bragdon Tinsley; her husband, Norris Wayne “Pete” Watson; and a brother.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 28 at Myers Funeral Home. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Woodall
Bill Woodall, 78, of Evansville, Ind., died Monday, March 1, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center.
He was owner and promoter of Tri-State Arts and Crafts and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 10 years, Carolyn Highfil Woodall; nephews, David and Gary Kroeger; great-niece, Angela Kroeger; great-nephews, Alan and Nick Kroeger; and cousins.
Woodall was preceded in death by his parents, Burnie and Stella Mott Woodall; and a sister, Helen Kroeger
Funeral services are at noon Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Browning Funeral Home in Evansville with Rev. Jeff Stratton officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., on Thursday at Mexico Cemetery in Mexico, Ky. Visitation is from 10 a.m., to noon Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Baptist East, 6300 Washington Ave. Evansville, IN 47715 or Evansville Rescue Mission, 300 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville, IN 47713.
Bradley
David Leonard “Dave” Bradley III, 63, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., died on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010.
He was a retired teacher at Reidland Middle and Frances Elementary schools. He served as a major in the Kentucky and Kansas Army National Guard, serving as the commander of Paducah’s Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 123rd Armor, Kentucky National Guard.
Surviving are his wife, Theresa Kowalski Bradley of Mt. Juliet; sons David L. “Brad” Bradley IV and wife Carolyn of Cheshire, Conn., John Vinson Bradley and wife Annie Cle-Bradley, of Madison, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Allison Evelyn Bradley and Katherine Nicole Bradley of Cheshire, Conn.; siblings, Richard Holloman and wife Louise of Russellville, Ky., Pam Holloman Meeks of Johnson City, Tenn., Betty Holloman Riano of Jonesborough, Tenn., Sandy Holloman Boyd and husband Bobby of Grand Rivers and Andy Holloman and wife Donna of Hampton, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Feb. 27 at St. Stephen Catholic Community in Old Hickory, Tenn., with Rev. Pat Kibby officiating. Burial was at Dixon Springs Cemetery in Dixon Springs, Tenn.
Memorials may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Community: Haiti Relief Fund, 14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN 32138 or to Alive Hospice of Nashville, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Burns-Short funeral home in Nashville was in charge of arrangements.
Gulledge
Darline Gulledge, 65, of Sikeston, Mo., formerly of Marion, died Monday, March 1, 2010 at Missouri Senior Lifestyles in Sikeston.
Surviving are her mother, Elma Lewis; sisters, Lena O’Bryan of Benton and Shirley Bowling of Dycusburg; brother, Virgil Lewis of South Shore, Ky.; one grandson; and two great-granddaughters.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Melvin Gulledge; daughter, Dona Todd; and parents, Oval Thomas and Elma Lewis.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
The body will be cremated after the services.
Clark
Ann Conger Clark, 95, of Mickleover, England, and formerly of Marion, died Jan. 19, 2010.
She was born in Norfolk, Va., but lived in Germany, Africa and in the United States, where she made Marion her home for many years.
She is survived by her son, Mike and his wife Diane; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Nunn
Thomas Marshall Nunn, 93, of Wilkesboro, N.C., died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, N.C.
He was born Dec. 11, 1916 in Marion to Marshall and Lucy Yandell Nunn. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was an ordained deacon.
Nunn was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Davidson Nunn; four sons, Thomas Wayne Nunn of Wilkesboro, Danny Marshall Nunn of Winston Salem, and Samuel Edward Nunn and wife Debby and David Glenn Nunn all of Wilkesboro; three daughters, Brenda Kay Quate of Candor, N.C., Patricia Gail Parish and husband Bill of Sugar Grove, N.C., Linda Sue Brady and husband Harvey of Bennett; 10 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 28 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Brown and the Rev. Mike Hamby officiating. Burial with military rites by VFW Post 1142 will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 239 Champion Mt. Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service in North Wilkesboro was in charge of arrangements.
Martin
Howard “Pluto” Martin, 69, of Marion died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at his home.
Surviving are his sisters, Betty Ruth Martin and Lois Travis, both of Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Martin; and parents, Frank and Lizzie Martin.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Wirtanen
Lawrence Joseph Wirtanen, 72 of Marion, formerly of Flagstaff, Ariz., died Saturday, Feb. 27 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.
Wirtanen was a graduate of Michigan State University, a retired fisheries biologist from the Fish & Wildlife Service and a U.S. Marine veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra Wirtanen of Marion; a son, Mark and wife Kelly Wirtanen of Flagstaff; two daughters, Wendy and husband James Dunham of Marion and Dawn and husband Roy Walter of Lake Charles, La.; a sister, Celestine Gross of Litchfield Minn.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Edith Colombino Wirtanen; and a son, Byran Wirtanen.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 2 at Marion United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was planned at Hematite Cemetery in Amasa, Mich.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Waide
Cecil Waide, 86, of Shady Grove, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at Rivers Bend Retirement Center in Kuttawa.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, was a retired coal miner at Pyro Mines and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Dare Seymour Waide; a daughter, Janis Lynne McLaughlin and husband Larry of Evansville; two grandchildren, Angie Pierson and Danny McLaughlin and wife Elissa, both of Evansville; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Alan Waide; two sisters, Lillian Murray and Gladys Waide; and his parents, J.W. and Rushie Andrews Waide.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 3 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Don Moore, Bro. Jimmy Sigler and Rev. Jason Oliver officiating. Burial was at Shady Grove Cemetery.
James
Leoda Mae Kirk James, 89, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., formerly of Salem, died March 1, 2010 in Florida. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors.
February 25, 2010 Issue
James
Merril James, 91 of Marion died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
James served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed in England for 30 months. He was a retired car salesman and attended the Marion Church of God.
Surviving are a son, Bill and wife Marlene James, of Marion; a brother, Don James of Marion; sisters, Sue Smith of Calvert City and Virginia Morris of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; a grandson, Jonathan and wife Michelle James of Michigan; a step-grandson, Scott and wife Teresa Kayse of Marion; two great-granddaughters; two step-great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy L. and Eva Cobb James; step-mother, Sally James; his wife, Margaret Franklin James; brothers, O.B., Joyce and Vinston James; and a step-brother Bill Roberts.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Harold Grace and Rev. Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26 at the funeral home.
McDowell
Reggie Glen McDowell, 53, of Troy, Texas, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010.
He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Troy.
Surviving are his wife, Tami McDowell of Troy, Texas; a son, Michael McDowell of Arlington, Texas; his mother and step-father, Jo and Bill Robison of Marion; a sister, Cyndi Walker of Marion; and a brother, Bill Robison Jr. of Marion.
Graveside services were Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at Tosh Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of local arrangements.
Memorials can be made to Troy Operation Christmas Child or Gideons International.
Lanham
Phyllis A. Lanham, 58, of Marion died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at her home.
Surviving are one daughter, Penny and husband Tony McDonald of Marion; one brother, Jess Mercer of Salem; a sister, Jeanie Boone of Marion; and two grandchildren, Cody and Kayla McDonald of Marion.
Lanham was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Laura Mercer; and one sister, Maxine Bettis.
She was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Graveside services were Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Hunt
Paul A. Hunt died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 in Ballwin, Mo.
Survivors include his wife Betty White Hunt; children Joy Hunt and Sharon and husband Leonard Politte; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law and uncle.
The fuuneral was Sunday, Feb. 21 at Manchester Baptist Church in Ballwin, Mo. Burial was Monday at Rosebud Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. Schrader Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ramage
J. B. Ramage, 87, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., formerly of Dycusburg, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 in Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
He was retired from Kentucky Stone in Livingston County, was a member of Dycusburg Baptist Church, a member of Dycusburg Masonic Lodge 232 for 50 plus years and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, who served on the USS Bennington.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Helen Brasher Ramage; one daughter, Michele Manning of Murfreesboro; two grandchildren, Shelby and Davis Manning, both of Murfreesboro; one sister-in-law, Bobbie J. Ramage of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Chris Manning; three sisters, Ardell Myers Johnson, Rudell Myers Baker and Ada Mae Ramage Belt; three brothers, Charles Myers, Fred A. Ramage and Chuck Ramage. His parents were Frank Ramage and Zemrhu Greenlee Ramage.
Funeral services at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Dr. Mark Gregory and Rev. James Oates officiating. Burial will be at Dycusburg Cemetery with graveside military rites.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with Masonic rites at 7 p.m.
Online condolenses may be sent to the family at lakelandchapel.com
February 18, 2010 Issue
Chittenden
Louise Chittenden, 90 of Salem died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Chittenden was a homemaker and member of Lola Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Crowell of Marion; a son, Paul Crawford of Salem; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Abdull and Lena McElmurry Elliott; a sister; and three brothers.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 19 at the Lola Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harp
George Lewis Harp, 57, of Tiline, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at his residence.
He was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are two sisters, Betty Harp of Tiline and Violet McGregor of Princeton; an aunt, Elnora Green of Paducah; three nieces; and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Minnie L. Harp; and an infant brother, Houston Harp.
Graveside services were Sunday, Feb. 14 at Groves Chapel Cemetery.
Lester
William Leslie “Willie” Lester, 87, of Sturgis, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Calvert City.
Surviving are his wife, Wilma E. Lester of Sturgis; a son, Wayne Lester of Sturgis; five grandchildren, Belinda Lester of Marion, Jeffrey Lester of Sturgis, Beth Belt of Marion, Dawn Beckner of Clay and Christy Beckner of Sturgis; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Fulton and Ada Curry Lester; two sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery.
Avery
James Avery, 30, of Paducah, formerly of Marion, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 in Nashville.
Surviving are his wife, Karla Avery of Paducah; mother, Brenda and husband David Ort of Marion; grandparents, James and Doris Perry of Marion; and half brother, Brian Andrews of Princeton.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Thursday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Asbridge Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10:30 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.
February 11, 2010 Issue
Brewer
Bobby Brewer, 73, of Marion died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
He was a retired boat captain, member of Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256 in Marion and a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, LaDonna Brewer of Marion; children, Larry and Kenny Brewer of Sturgis, Becky Wedding of Morganfield, Randy and Russell Brewer of Madisonville, Bobby Joe Brewer of St. Louis, Renee Stowe of Marion, Rebecca Murray of Hampton, Belinda Thompson of Henderson and Kenneth Ray Murray of Joy; brothers and sisters, Bill Brewer of Henderson, Janie Ray of Morganfield, Forest Lee Brewer of Atlanta, Ga., and Anna Lois Butts of Sturgis; 30 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Everett and Agnes Winders Brewer, a sister and a brother.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Masonic rites were given at the funeral home.
Lester
Donna Ann Lester, 49, of Sturgis, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are her husband of 27 years, Wayne Lester of Sturgis; four daughters, Dawn Beckner of Clay, Christy Beckner of Sturgis, and Beth Belt and Belinda Cantrell, both of Marion; a son, Jeffrey Wayne Lester of Sturgis; her father, Orbin Newton Penn of Marion; two sisters, Vera Riley and Nancy Smith, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jewel Penn; three brothers, Vernon Lee Boone, Jr.; Morris Ray Boone and Larry Dale Boone.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 8 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. John Dunn and Bro. Herbert Alexander officiating with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Arflack
Mary Ann Arflack, 81, of Marion died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
She was a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Surviving are her two sons, David and Steve Arflack, both of Marion; one brother, Frank Scott of Hobart, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley Scott and Doba Mae Jennings Scott; her husband, Hubert Arflack; children, Eldon and Verna Arflack; three brothers; and one sister .
Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating. Burial was at Baker Cemetery.
Hearell
Louise Hearell, 86, of Salem died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at Salem Springlake Nursing Home.
Hearell was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet Hughes and husband Glenn of Salem; two sons, Ronnie Hearell and wife Beverly of Salem, and Danny Hearell and wife Donna of Marion; two granddaughters, Andrea Harris Douglas and husband Shane of Lone Oak, and Denise Hearell Byarley and husband Timmy of Marion; two step-granddaughters, Jill Hughes Sutton and husband Joe of McLeansboro, Ill., and Lindsay Hughes Zgonina and husband Eric of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Norveline Walker and her husband Eugene of Salem.
Hearell was preceded in death by her husband, Rudell Hearell; her parents Chester and Lima Watson Wayland; and one sister, Jewell Hearell.
Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 7 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Mrs. Hearell loved gardening, from planting a vegetable garden on the farm, to the beautiful azaleas in her front yard in town. In the spring of 2009, she donated perennials from her flower bed to the Salem Garden Club. Her great-granddaughter, Alli Rae Douglas, and Daisy Troop #1053 planted those flowers at the Welcome to Salem rocks on each end of town.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salem Garden Club, P.O. Box 449, Salem, KY 42078.
Travis
Martha Travis, 52, of Princeton, died Feb. 5, 2010 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.
Surviving are her mother, Bonnie Jones Cruce of Princeton; two daughters, Misty Childress and husband Daniel, and Lexie Wigginton, both of Princeton; her longtime companion, Kerry Wigginton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Travis; her father, Floy Cruce; and a brother, Billy Joe Cruce.
Services were Monday, Feb. 8 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Bro. Gerald Cannon officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Dennison
Kenneth Dennison, 69, of Bardstown, Ky., died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at his residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1940 in Louisville. Dennison retired from Ford Motor Co., was a veteran of the U.S. Marines Corps and a member of Parkway Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, B. Jill Dennison; two sons, K. Scott Dennison and wife Carly, and Troy A. Dennison Jr., and wife Jill, all of Bardstown; a daughter, Sandra Vuleta Dennison of Bardstown; brother, William Paul Dennison of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Evie English of Port Charlotte, Fla.; three grandchildren, Haylee D. Dennison, Mikayla M. Dennison and Jarrett R. Dennison, all of Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Parkway Baptist Church of Bardstown with Rev. Eddie Benton officiating. A graveside service and burial was at Tyners Chapel Cemetery in Salem.
Memorials may be made to Parkway Baptist Church or Hospice of Nelson County. Barlow Funeral Home in Bardstown was in charge of arrangements.
Highfil
James Edward Highfil, 89 of Marion died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Highfil; a daughter, Carolyn Woodall and husband Bill of Evansville, Ind.; a sister, Mary Sue Crider of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Highfil was a veteran of World War II, the oldest active member of Mexico Baptist Church and a member of the Frances Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beula McMaster and father Jesse Highfil; five brothers; a sister; and his first wife, Imogene Highfil.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 12 at Mexico Baptist Church. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Thursday at Gilbert Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m., until the funeral Friday at Mexico Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund, 175 Mexico Road, Marion, KY 42064
February 4, 2010 Issue
Tyner
Dennis Tyner, 57, of Salem, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at Crittenden Health Systems.
He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church. Tyner was employed by Potter and Brumfield for 27 years, and was most recently employed by the Crittenden-Livingston Water District.
Survivors include his son, John Tyner of Salem; step-daughters, Jennifer “Jae” Rodgers and Tammy Wallace, both of Marion; sisters, Deborah Paulson of Marion and Barbara Crowe of Cullman, Ala.; a brother, Jessie Howard Tyner of Salem; and two grandchildren.
Tyner was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Tyner; and his parents, Jesse Tyner and Sybil Howard Tyner.
Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 4 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003-0744.
Cobb
Blanton E. “Dab” Cobb, 79, of Smithland, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at his residence.
He was a member of Smithland Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his wife, LaDonn Cobb of Smithland; son, Terry Cobb of Smithland; daughter, Anna G. Taylor of Kuttawa; sisters, Erma Lee Leedle of Albuquerque, N.M., and Genetta Allen of Lebanon, Mo.; seven grandchildren; step-son, Michael Lane of Benton; three step-granddaughters; two step-grandsons; four step-great-granddaughters; five step- great-grandsons; and one step-brother, Billy W. Brown of Gallatin, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Ina Effie Harris Cobb; two brothers, infant Cobb and Charles Cobb; three sisters, Myrtle Holcomb, Elwanda Baker and Bethel Cobb; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; one stepson, Danny K. Lane; and one step-grandson, Mikey Lane.
Cobb’s remains were cremated.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Boyd
Willie B. Boyd, 99, of Marion died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a homemaker, school teacher, member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a charter member of Crittenden County Extension Homemakers and a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Stiegemeier of St. Charles, Mo.; a son, John Boyd of Marion; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Effie Watson Little; husband, Denzil H. Boyd; son, Denzil H. Boyd Jr.; and a grandson, Gregory Scott Boyd.
Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 31 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Belt
Ethel Mae Ramage Belt, 92, of Salem, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Raymond Belt and wife Sharon of Marion and Deon Belt and wife Patricia of Salem; eight grandchildren, Steve Belt of Indianapolis, Ind., Darwin Belt of Ledbetter, Glenda Jo Green of Salem, Sharie Frazer of Marion, Boyce Leon Belt of Granite City, Ill., LaVonna Ennis of Springfield, Mo., David Belt of Ferguson, Mo., and Deonna McCord of Marion; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Corbett Everett Belt; two sons, Glendel Belt and Leon Belt; two brothers, Haskel Ramage and Erlin Ramage; one grandchild, Tonya Dawn Belt; and one great-grandchild, Faith Yancy. She was the daughter of Jessie L. and Etta Sisco Ramage.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Lola Pentecostal Church with Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was at Lola Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
Dukes
Willis Lee Dukes, 66, of Grand Rivers died Monday at his home.
He was a member of Higher Power Full Gospel Church in Eddyville and was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea, Germany and Vietnam.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Shonda Dukes; three sons, Charles Dukes of Grand Rivers, Michael Dukes and wife Rhonda of Kevil, Wade Dukes and his wife Amy of Grand Rivers; one sister, Joyce Woodward of Smithland, two brothers, Troy Dukes of Grand Rivers and D.B. Dukes of Smithland; six grandsons, Joshua of Ft. Lewis, Wash., Christopher of Henderson, Martin Dukes, David Ray Dukes and Teddy Lee Dukes of Grand Rivers and Dallas Inman and Zachary Inman of Kevil; four granddaughters, Stephanie and Kimberly Dukes of Radcliffe, Keisha Dukes of Dycusburg, Kayla Dukes of Lone Oak; and three great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Dukes; and his parents, Frank and Elaine Doom Dukes.
Funeral services will be at noon Friday, Feb. 5 at Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Kenny Morrow and Harold Gregory officiating. Burial will follow on his farm. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m., Thursday at Boyds.
Monroe
Elba Elizabeth Monroe, 86, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010.
She was born Sept. 11, 1923 in Marion, the daughter of Ed and Grace Beard Weldon. She was married to Charles Monroe of Salem in 1942. During their 67-year marriage, they lived in Salem, Kalispell, Mont., Lakes of The Four Seasons in Crown Point, Ind., and Nicholasville, Ky. She was a member of The Glen Park Baptist Church in Gary, Ind.
Monroe was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Eugene, James and Robert.
Survivors include her husband; son, Gerry Monroe and his wife Betty of Nicholasville; two grandchildren, Michael of Crown Point, Ind., and Renee of Louisville; two great-grandchildren, Lilly and Griffin; and a brother-in-law, James Monroe of Evansville, Ind.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
January 28, 2010 Issue
Finnegan
Dorothy H. Finnegan, 80, of Southbury, Conn., died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at Pomperaug Woods Health Care Center in Southbury, Conn.
She was born June 22, 1929 in Sheridan, but has lived in Southbury, Conn., since 1998, previously residing in Evansville.
Finnegan was the wife of the late Charles Finnegan. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Walker and her husband Charles of Southbury, Conn.; two granddaughters, Stephanie Walker of Boston, Mass., and Ashley Walker of Southbury, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Harvey and Betty Agnes (Clark) Stallion; eight brothers; and five sisters; and her second husband, Alan Hite.
Finnegan attended Sacred Heart Church in Southbury, Conn., and Christ the King Church in Evansville.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 23 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L Street N.W., Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036.
Darnell
William “Wile E.” Darnell, 48, of Tolu died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 in Marion.
Survivors include a daughter, Christy Fortune of Burna; sisters, Lela Sherer of Tolu and Agnes Armstrong of Marion; a grandson, Tremaine “Britches” Fortune; and granddaughters, Tasia and LaToni Fortune, all of Powderly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tobe and Corene Watson Darnell.
Memorial services were held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating.
Nichols
Sarah Nelle Nichols, 73, of Marion died Monday at her home.
Survivors include her sister, Margaret Parrish of Marion; brothers, G.H. McMican of Marion and Charles McMican of Hatfield, Ind.; granddaughter, Mariah Nichols of Evansville; three stepchildren, Eric and Brian Nichols of Evansville, and Lisa Burk of Washington state; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert Ray Nichols; parents Charley and Ivy Lela Howard; and a sister.
Services were Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Cali Cares, P.O. Box 38, Crayne, KY 42033 or Relay For Life, 3140 Parifa Dr., Paducah, KY 42003.
January 21, 2010 Issue
Writtenberry
Pauline Y. Writtenberry, 86, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include six daughters Kathy Williams of Marion, Linda Boster, Carolyn Blandford and Janey Webb, all of Webster County, and Glenda Moore and Paula Tipton, both of Henderson County; a brother, Buddy York of Marion; sister, Rose Johnson Hoyne of Summerville Fla., 10 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl G. Writtenberry; a son, Paul Glenn; and two grandsons.
She was a member of Freedom Church and Eastern Star.
Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Rosebud Cemetery.
Glenn
Betty Lou Glenn, 70, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at her home.
She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children, Tammy Brantley and Kenneth and James Penn, all of Marion; sisters, Loisteen Canada of Princeton; and Thelma Lynn Brown of Marion; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Glenn; three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 17 at Seven Springs Baptist Church. Burial was at Asbridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Seven Springs Baptist Church, 219 Seven Springs Church Rd., Marion, KY 42064.
Gass
Wilma Helen Gass, 73, of Clay, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 at Crittenden Hospital. She attended Grace Baptist Church in Clay.
Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Jim Gass of Clay; four daughters, Vicki Clark of Providence, Terry Clark Crowell of Nebo, Tina Gass of Marion and Janet Caine of Columbia, Tenn.; four sons, Melvin Clark of St. Charles, Jimmy Dale Gass of Blackford, Wayne Gass of Sturgis and Bobby Gass of Philpot; three sisters, Wanda Nall and Janice Hamilton, both of Sturgis, and Hannah Ipock of Evansville; three brothers, Michael Ipock and Nathaniel Ipock, both of Evansville, and Stephen Ipock of Morganfield; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Gass, in 2009.
Services were Jan. 19 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay. Bro. Dale Williams officiated. Burial was in Blackford Cemetery.
Dorroh
James Robert Dorroh, 83, of Crayne died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a member of Crayne Presbyterian Church U.S.A., where he was an elder and Sunday school teacher. He was also a former board member of Fohs Hall Inc., in Marion, a member of the Crittenden County Genealogical Society and a farmer.
Surviving are his children, Patty Grimes of Louisville, Pamela and husband Roger Tinsley of Crayne and Robert and wife Michelle Dorroh of Newark, Ohio; grandchildren, Matthew of Louisville and Emily and Samantha of Crayne; step-grandsons, Jason, Curtis and Jared, all of Newark, Ohio; and one great-grandson, Mason of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Dorroh and parents, William Robert and Ida Frances Dorroh.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fohs Hall, Inc., P.O. Box 1, Marion, KY 42064 or Crayne Presbyterian Church U.S.A., 208 Chapel Hill Rd., Marion, KY 42064.
January 14, 2010 Issue
Russell
Bettye Chandler Ham Russell, 67, of Show Low, Ariz., died Dec. 16, 2009.
She was born in 1942 in Marion to Jeff and Geneva Chandler.
Russell grew up on a farm and attended a one-room school until moving
with her family to Indiana where she graduated from Hammond Tech in
1959.
Russell married Arthur Ham in 1961 and they lived in Munster, Ind.,
with their four children until moving to Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1980.
Russell worked for Air Services International for almost 20 years.
Most recently she lived in Show Low with second husband Robert “Skip”
Russell and worked for helicopter company Overseas Aircraft Support.
Survivors include her siblings, Winfred “Bud” Chandler and wife
Louella, Effie Campbell and husband Bruce, Barbara Krueger and husband
Len, Nancy Weenig and husband Jay, Mary DeRolf, Judy King and husband
Dennis, Janet Hood and husband Randy; children: Bryan Ham, Lynette
Schauwecker and husband Richard, Gary Ham, Greg Ham; granddaughters:
Bryce, Chandler and Riley Schauwecker and Bryanne Ham; and her second
husband.
A remembrance gathering for family, friends and co-workers will be
held in the Spring of 2010.
Eaton
Marilyn June Eaton, 74, of Baldwin Park, Calif., died Jan. 10, 2010.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Russell C. Eaton; a
daughter Sara Dempsay of Phelan, Calif.; and a son, Russ and wife
Debbie Eaton of Marion; five brothers, six sisters, 11 grandchildren
and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lavina Spencer Seavers and
Erwin Seavers; three brothers; one sister; a son, a daughter; and a
great-grandson.
Burial will be at Glendora, Calif. Oakdale Funeral Home in Glendora is
in charge of arrangements.
Writtenberry
Pauline Y. Writtenberry, 86, of Marion died Tuesday Jan. 12, 2010 at
the Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include six daughters Kathy Williams of Marion, Linda
Boster, Carolyn Blandford and Janey Webb, all of Webster County and
Glenda Moore and Paula Tipton, both of Henderson County; a brother
Buddy York of Marion; sister ,Rose Johnson Hoyne of Summerville Fla.,
10 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl G. Writtenberry; a son,
Paul Glenn; and two grandsons.
She was a member of Freedom Church and Eastern Star.
Funeral Services are at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14 at Gilbert Funeral
Home. Visitation is from 10 a.m., until the servicve. Burial will be
at Rose Bud Cemetery.
January 7, 2010 Issue
Gillespie
Frank A. Gillespie, 91, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at his home.
He was a retired river boat pilot, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the Bigham Lodge #256. Gillespie went to work on the river in 1949 as a deck hand. When he retired in 1982, he had worked his way up to captain.
Surviving are his three daughters, Helen McConnell, Sue McDowell and Carolyn Hinchee, all of Marion; 10 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Margie Gillespie in 2005 after almost 68 years of marriage; parents, Jack and Stella Gahgan Gillespie; and two brothers.
Graveside services were Sunday, Dec. 27 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Marion with Bro. Tommy Brown officiating. About 100 people attended the service. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Combs
Raymond Edward Combs, 60, of Providence died Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009 at his home.
Survivors include his wife Ida L. Combs; a son, Tommy Lee Comes of Piney Creek, N.C.; two daughters, Donna Faye Trivett of Sparta, N.C., and Melissa Lyvon Crouse of Glade Valley, N.C.; two brothers, Roger Combs of Yakinville, N.C., and Odele Combs of Hillsville, Va.; two sisters, Barbara Cornett of Cleveland N.C., and Nancy Cannon of Gresham, S.C.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a step-son Raymond Finch of Sebree; two step-daughters Michelle Scott of Hopkinsville, Jeana Sanchez of Dixon; four step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
Cremation was handled by Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
Rustin
Clarence E. Rustin, 85, of Fredonia, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at his home. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Ronald Earl Rustin and wife Linda of Fredonia; two daughters, Margaret Faye West and husband Steve of Princeton and Dianne Kitzman of Marion; three brothers, Everett Rustin and Lawrence Rustin, both of Princeton, and John Paul Rustin of Swortz Creek, Mich.; three grandchildren, Belinda Campbell and Tony, Sabrina Stokes and Richard Rustin; and six great-grandchildren, Alex and Anthony Campbell, Kailyn and Hudson Stokes and Breanna and Dalton Rustin.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Rustin; a brother, Eldon Rustin; a sister, Thelma Cook; and his parents, Gideon Darrell and Willie Frances Campbell Rustin.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Alexander
Larry Edward Alexander, 59, of Marion died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009.
Alexander was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church, where his father is the pastor.
He was born April 26, 1950 in Marion to Rev. Herbert and Rachel Arflack Alexander. His grandparents were the late Earl and Rosa Mae Arflack and the late Rev. Herbert Sr., and Birdie Alexander. He, alongside his father and brother, operated the family farm near Tolu for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Brenda Sue Belt Alexander, two daughters, Shannon Gail Alexander Glisson and husband Matt and Sherri Dawn Alexander Pruit and husband Scott Pruit; and two grandchildren, Cody Allen Pruit and Hilary Renna Pruit.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 27, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Memorials can be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.
Watson
Norris “Pete” W. Watson, 78, formerly of Salem died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at his home in Oakland City, Ind.
He was a retired truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a former member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church, a member of the Winslow VFW and the Masonic Lodge #64 of Evansville.
He was born on Dec. 30, 1931 in Salem to Hershel and Alta Singleton Watson, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Watson of Oakland City; son, Don Watson of Oakland City; daughter, Debby Harris of Velpen, Ind.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Watson of Michigan.
There was visitation Sunday, Jan. 3 at Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Salem Cemetery in Salem.
Little
Angela Marie Little, 25, of Crayne died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Kevin Little of Crayne; daughters, Felonie and Linda Little, both of Crayne; step-daughter- Marylinda Sisco of Marion; father, Bobby Cudnik of Marion; mother, Lori Cole of Marion; and a brother, Robert “Boo” Cudnik of Marion.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Rosebud Cemetery in rural Crittenden County.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Meeks
Mary Agnes Meeks, 83, of Marion died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a housewife and member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Surviving are her two daughters, Patsy and husband Kenneth Locke and Faye and husband Tony Binkley both of Marion; son, Tommy and wife Alice Meeks of Marion, 23 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Beulah Hamby Fralick; husband, Eugene Meeks; sons Dale and Buddy Meeks and a daughter, Louise Givens.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 2 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Roger Waters and Rev. Bill Crabtree officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.