2012 Obituaries from The Crittenden Press

Enoch
Barry Wayne Enoch, 76, of Lafayette, Tenn., formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tenn.
Enoch was a member of the first group of Navy SEALs formed by President Kennedy during the Vietnam era.
Surviving are his wife, Loleta Williams Enoch of Lafayette; children, Kenneth and wife Laura Enoch of Redmond, Ore.; Michael and wife Misty Enoch of Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; Laura and husband DeWayne Kalista of Bremerton, Wash.; grandchildren, Zachari Enoch, Chase Enoch, Ryan Enoch, Austin Enoch, Darby Enoch, Ryder Kalista, Jessica Lawson, Cheyenne Payne and Laramie Amezquita; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 30 at Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Bro. Johnny Beaver officiating. Burial was at the Anderson & Son Memorial Park with full military honors.

Brown
James W. Brown, 82, of Grand Rivers died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was retired as a crane operator for the former SKW plant in Calvert City.
Brown was a member of Iuka First Baptist Church in Livingston County and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Janice Howell Brown; two sons, James Brown Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Smithland, and Jerry Brown and his wife Paula of Fredonia; a daughter, Jacqueline Hackney and her husband Danny of Grand Rivers; six grandchildren, Kayla Brown, Kari and husband Kevin Garner, Elizabeth Brown, Andrea and husband Jonathan Hubbard, Kendra and husband Chris Glenn and Nathan and wife Kendra Hackney; and seven great-grandchildren, Ethan Garner, Joshua and Sidney Hubbard, Brady and Mia Glenn, Ciara and Kennadee Hackney.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Brown; and his parents, Earl Joseph Brown and Callie Elizabeth Day Brown.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 30 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Tommy Williams officiating. Burial was at Iuka Cemetery in Livingston County.

Gilland
Rayburn “Ray” W. Gilland, 79, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 at his home in South Roxana, Ill.
He was born Nov. 21, 1933 in Salem, the son of Alvie and Rosie Miller Gilland.
He was a member of the Alton (Illinois) First Southern Baptist Church. He retired from Piasa Lincoln Mercury as a mechanic and was a member of the Bethalto Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are two brothers, Garry and wife Cheryl Ramage of Bunker Hill, Ill., and Gene and wife Carol Gilland of South Roxana; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie L. Bowman.
Services were Friday, Dec. 28 at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton where Masonic Rites were performed by Bethalto Masonic Lodge 406. Burial was at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Deckert
Bonnie Kay Deckert, 58, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald Allen Deckert of Marion; four brothers, Robert Farley of Hobart, Ind., Kenneth Farley of Marion, Eugene Farley of Bardstown, and Billy Peters of Marion; two sisters Sandy Fletcher and Debbie Fletcher, both of Marion; three sons, Willie Vasseur, Almanzo Vasseur and Britt Jacobs Deckert, all three of Marion; five daughters, Lynda Vincent of Marion, Tammy McLean of Sebree, Rose Shelton of Sebree, Connie Deckert of Marion and Rhonda Deckert of Pawpaw, Mich.; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Deckert was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Peters and Claria Jewell Driver; and three sisters, Elizabeth Jean Farley, Betty McClure and Vallie Mae Vasseur.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at McMican Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

King
Mildred Sue (Martin) King, 70, of Salem died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a native of Christian County and member of Salem Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Austin Peay State University and retired from the Livingston County Cooperative Extension Service.
Surviving are sons, Christopher King and his wife Jana of Salem and Robert King and his wife Tiffany of Marion; two step-sons, Greg King and his wife Darlene of Salem and Tony King and his wife Cathy of Marion; two brothers, Glendel Martin of Louisville and James W. Martin of Christian County; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Buddy” King; a brother, and her parents, Almer and Ethel Lancaster Martin.
Services were Monday, Dec. 31 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. John East and Rev. Clay Hall officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

Winters
Charles Norman Winters, 59, of Marion died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at his home. He was a member of Main Street Missionary Baptist Church in Marion and was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Winters of Marion; son, Steven Winters of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Stephanie Reed of Harrisburg, Penn.; mother, Mary Lou Long of Brookport; sisters, Joyce Mikoliatis of Brookport, Ill., and Janet Perisco of Marion; and grandchildren, Lexi and Addy Reed of Harrisburg, Penn.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Long and brother, Billy Jo Winters.
Services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery. Military rites were performed at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Main Street Missionary Baptist Church, 718 South Main St., Marion, KY 42064.

Payne
Lonnie Bates Payne, 73, of Cadiz died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at his home.
Payne was a member of Guthrie Church of Christ. He was a commercial pilot for 28 years, was the owner and operator of Payne Ag Aviation in Todd County and he later retired from Kentucky Department of Agriculture as an agriculture pilot. He also owned and operated a farm in Todd County for many years.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Brenda Payne of Cadiz; a daughter, Angela and husband Al Starnes of Marion; a son, Lenny and wife Kathy Conyea of Guthrie; and grandchildren, Lonna Starnes and Shane Conyea.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bruce Payne and Cora Payne; and two brothers, John Payne and Donnie Payne.
A private service was held Friday, Dec. 28. Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Creager
Barbara Minkler Creager, 83, of Hopkinsville, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at her home.
She was a gospel vocalist, worship leader and recording artist. She was the featured soloist on the international radio program “The Christian Brotherhood Hour” as well as her father’s syndicated radio program “Green Pastures.” She also produced and hosted her own daily inspirational radio show, “Morning Melodies” on WFIA in Louisville. In Porterville, Calif., she founded Hope Home, which provided housing and hospice care to homeless patients with HIV. She also recorded several albums benefiting the World Children’s Fund and raised money for HIV awareness with her album “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.”
Surviving are her husband, Dr. Westel Creager, who once had a practice in Marion; her two children, Rebecca Boehlitz and Ron Creager; four grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Rev. Ross H. and Ina Minkler.
A private memorial was held. Burial will be in Tulare, Calif.
Filbeck-Cann and King Funeral Home in Benton was in charge of arrangements.

Henson
Nana Lou Henson, 86, of Grand Rivers died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, Mo.
She was a homemaker and member of The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center in Smithland.
Surviving are two sons, Randy S. and wife Vicki Henson of Grand Rivers and Bryan and wife Sheri Henson of Grand Rivers; two daughters, Carol Dunn of Jackson, Mo., and Nannette A. Tinsley of Greenwood, S.C.; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Henson of McComb, Ill.; 12 grandchildren, Luann Riley, Jason Henson, Justin Henson, Kelsee Henson, Kinsee Henson, Elizabeth Armstrong, Roe Henson, Shelley Brown, Lon Henson, John Henson, Angela Fitzanko and Tina Maddocks; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Monroe Henson; a son, Cecil Wayne Henson; two brothers; and three sisters.
Services were Monday, Dec. 31 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland. Burial was at Corinth Cemetery in Grand Rivers.

December 27, 2012

Woodall
James Clarence Woodall, 81, of Princeton died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Woodall of Princeton; daughter, Jeannie Woodall of Marion; brothers, Frank and Harold Woodall, both of Paducah; sisters, Carolyn Woodall of Paducah and Hazel Brown of Marion; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Boise and Velda Woodall; and two brothers.
Services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday, Dec. 27) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is from 11 a.m., today until service time at the funeral home.

Brantley
Kenneth Ray Brantley, 63, of Marion died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
He attended Life In Christ Church.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Brantley of Marion, and brother, Edward Wayne Brantley of Henderson.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Brantley; parents, Kenneth Edward and Velda Brantley; and a sister.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Blackburn Cemetery.

Morris
Joe E. Morris, 86, of Marion died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Crooked Creek Church.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Morris of Marion; sons, Jerry Morris of Lobelville, Tenn., Jay Morris of Princeton, Jeff Morris of Charlotte, N.C. and John Morris of Marion; a daughter, Joni Durfey of Marion; a brother, Jack R. Morris of Burleson, Tenn.; half-brother, Steven Morris of Ashland; half-sister, Laura Morris of Russell, Ky.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janel Lynna Morris and parents, James W. and Lillie Morris.
Services are at 11 a.m., Thursday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Crooked Creek Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Enoch
Barry Enoch of Lafayette, Tenn., formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. Enoch was a former U.S. Navy SEAL, earned the Navy Cross medal and wrote a book about the Vietnam War. Arrangements were incomplete at press time.

Westberry
Nancy Elizabeth Kent Westberry died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 with family and friends by her side. She was born June 25, 1925, the daughter of Rodolphus and Marion Kent. She grew up in Presque Isle, Maine and Brooklyn, N.Y. She spent summers at her parents’ camp on Shin Pond, Maine.
She was educated at Beaver College for Women in Philadelphia and received an undergraduate degree as well as graduate studies at the University of Maine. She taught college in Maine as a young woman, enjoyed ice-skating and skiing with her beloved father. She also taught at the Bonner School in Los Angeles, Calif., eventually returning to Maine.
In 1953 Nancy met Billy Murray Westberry, an Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer who was stationed at the Loring Air Force Base in Caribou, Maine. They shared a love of the outdoors and were soon married at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Presque Isle. Nancy and Bill moved to Marion after his honorable discharge from the Air Force where Bill practiced law and Nancy taught history and English.
She and Bill spent many summers on their boats on Kentucky and Barkley lakes, sharing cherished times with family and life-long friends. Eventually they moved to Paducah where they were not only closer to the lake, but to their friends and family.
Nancy was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, a former member the Kentucky Educational Television (KET) Board, the Country Club of Paducah, Marion United Methodist Church and numerous book clubs where she continued to share her life-long love of literature.
She was preceded in her death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Bill Westberry, and her parents, Rodolphus and Marion Kent.
Surviving are her sons, William Bishop Westberry of Houston, Texas and R. Kent Westberry and wife Leslie of Louisville; and grandchildren, Andrew Kent Westberry and Katherine Elizabeth Westberry.
The family is especially grateful for the care and support provided by Bill Westberry’s surviving sisters Doris Daigle of St. Michaels, Md.; Patty Callender of Painesville, Ohio; and Vickie (Bookie) McGee of Paducah.
Funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah with Rev. Meghan Holland officiating. Burial will follow in the Smithland Cemetery in Smithland, KY. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm on Saturday at the church. Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation, P.O. Box 55, Marion, KY 42064, or KET, 600 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40502.

December 20, 2012

McKinney
Terry Ray McKinney, 66, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at his home.
He was a member of St. William Catholic Church and American Legion Post 260 in Portage, Ind. Prior to retirement, he had been employed at the Budd Company in Gary, Ind., as a supervisor in the automotive stamping plant. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are his wife, Melinda McKinney of Marion; sons, Tim McKinney of Rockledge, Fla., and Tom McKinney of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Kelly McKinney of Chesapeake, Va.; brothers, Larry McKinney of Marion and Alan McKinney of Portage; a sister, Rhonda Medows of Portland, Tenn.; and three grandchildren.
McKinney was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Irene Waiter McKinney.
Services were Monday, Dec. 17 at St. William Catholic Church. Burial was at the church cemetery.

December 13, 2012

Croft
Mildred L. Croft, 88, of Lola died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012.
She attended Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Ferrell; two sons, Raymond Croft and his wife Judy, and Roger Croft and his wife Tammy, all of Salem; two sisters, Ophelia Damron of Salem and Betty Kinnis of Marion; eight grandchildren, Debbie Damron of Marion; Patty McGrew of Smithland, Tommy Croft, Sharon Willbanks, Eugena Champion, Chris Smith, Heather Chaney, and Jordan Croft, all of Salem; 12 great-grandchildren, Jantzon Croft, Lane Champion, Trent Champion, Clay Croft, Keira Chaney, Audrey Croft and Bryan Chaney, all of Salem, Becky Crawford of Mayfield, Kyle Damron of Murray, Colt McGrew and Masa McGrew, both of Smithland, and Morgan Smith of Henderson; and two great-great-grandchildren, Makaela and Kelsie Crawford of Mayfield; and special friends, Barbara and John Thatch of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Croft; a son-in-law, Sonnie Ferrell, and her parents, Forrest and Gustie Loyd Harris.
Services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Steve Tinsley, Rev. Joe Baker and Rev. Junior Deason officiating.
Burial was at Ditney (New Union) Cemetery.

McKinley
Lula June McKinley, 74, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at her son’s home following a lengthy illness.
Surviving are two sons, Charles “Chuck” McKinley of Sturgis and Christopher Wayne McKinley of Marion; daughter, Donna Jo Rushing of Marion; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy McKinley Sr.; son, Billy McKinley, Jr.; and parents, Charles and Mamie Lathem.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Rosebud Cemetery.

Conger
Berna Marie Conger, 80, of Evansville died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Good Samaritan Home.
Surviving are her sons, Terry Conger and wife Karin and David Conger; daughter, Brenda Pelz and husband Kurt; grandchildren, Patrick Pelz and Amy Lentz, Rob and Ryan Zaricki, Chevin and Isaac Conger; and brothers, Glenn Gilbert and Harlan Gilbert.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Conger.
Services were Monday, Dec. 10 at Alexander North Chapel in Evansville. Burial was at Locust Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Home, 601 N. Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711.

Guess
Euell Kenneth Guess, 76, of Fredonia died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. He was a spar and coal miner and a farmer. He was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Hazel Doom Guess; six children, Kenneth Ray Guess of Salem, Jimmy Guess and his wife Gayle of Marion, Ann Carrigan and her husband Jerry of Paducah, David Guess and Justin Guess of Fredonia and Delana McKinney and her husband Brian of Marion; a sister, Helen Travis of Eddyville; and a brother, Don Guess of Marion; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, J.C., Robert Lee and Ricky Guess; and his parents, Euell Elvas and Angie Marie McDonald Guess.
Services were Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. John East officiating.
Burial was at Asbridge Cemetery.

Walton
Janice Walton, 65, of Salem died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at her home.
Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne Wilson of Gilbertsville; two sons, Harvey Lee Walton of Salem and William Thomas Walton of Marion; two brothers, Tommy Ricketson of Sullivan and Hank Ricketson of Henderson; a sister, Phyllis Murrell of Morganfield; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harvey Walton Jr.; two sisters; a brother; and her parents, William Thomas and Lona Mae Pruitt Ricketson.
Services were Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Barry Dummit officiating.
Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.

Horning
Randy K. Horning, 56, of Princeton died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.
He was a self-employed farmer and a member of Quinn Baptist Church.
Surviving are his mother, Gladys Nadine Sigler Horning of Caldwell County; a sister, Jill Horning of Paducah; and a devoted caregiver, Denise Darnell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Medley Horning.
Services were Monday at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Boone officiating, assisted by Bro. Gerald Cannon. Burial was at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.

Roudebush
Benetta Mae Roudebush, 81, of Salem died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Debora Roudebush of Salem; a brother, Billy Joe Pierce of Burna; and a niece, Tara Dawn Pierce of Paducah.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward M. and James Bradford Pierce; and her parents, William Marion and Thelma Mae Hardin Pierce.
Services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) Dec. 13 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Raymond Deason officiating.
Burial will follow at Pinckneyville Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m., until the funeral hour today at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
Memorials may be made to American Legion Auxiliary Post 217, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

December 6, 2012

Kindred
Michael “Mickey” Kindred, 66, of Smithland died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at Vanderbilt University Hospital Palliative Center following a prolonged illness.
He was a graduate of Heath High School and Paducah Community College. Soon after he married his wife, Shari, he joined the U.S. Army where he served as a communication specialist stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga., Fort Hood, Texas and Seoul, South Korea.
Upon his discharge from the Army, he was hired by South Central Bell where he was employed until his retirement in 1999.
Kindred was a member of the Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center where he served as a deacon.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Shari Walker Kindred; three daughters, Shelley Gray and husband Scott, Missy Lowrance and husband Brian, and Jodi Watkins and husband Charles, all of Smithland; his mother, Mary Lou Kindred; eight grandchildren, Haley and Madison Gray, Breanna, Hannah and Rebecca Lowrance, and Joshua and wife Sarah, Micah and Samuel Watkins; and his mother, Mary Lou Burt Kindred.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Anne; his father, Alfred; and brother, David Patrick.
Services will were Friday, Nov. 30 at the Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center in Smithland with Bro. Fred Lowrance officiating. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center, 881 Cutoff Road, Smithland, KY 42081.

Brantley
Imogene Brantley, 90, of Marion died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Rosebud Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, James Henry and William Clayton Brantley, both of Sturgis; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband, James Clayton Brantley; a daughter, Barbara Gene Mayes; grandchildren, Roger Glen Mayes and Christine Mayes Alvey; a great-great-grandchild; and four brothers and four sisters.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Rosebud Cemetery.

Smith
Nancy Marie Smith 56, of Marion died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at Livingston Hospital .
Surviving are her husband, Boyd Smith of Marion; a son, David Boone of Marion; three step-children, Steve Smith, Katrina Florea and Miranda Cain, all of Madisonville; father, Orbin Penn of Marion; and 13 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jewell Penn; three brothers; and two sisters.
Services were Sunday Dec. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Bobinsky
Charles “C.J.” Bobinsky IV, 2, of Eddyville died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton from injuries sustained from a machinery accident at his residence (see related article page 4).
He attended Princeton Community Fellowship Church in Princeton.
Surviving are his mother, Kristine Bobinsky of Eddyville; his father and step-mother, Jason and Brandy Perry Mullinix of Marion; a sister, Heather Mullinix of Marion; maternal grand-parents, Charles and Corinne Hanson Bobinsky III of Eddyville; paternal grandparents, Mark and Heather Mullinix Gillespie of Eddyville; paternal grandfather, Markus “Ossie” Asmann of Germany; maternal great-grandparents, Charles John and Suzanne Bobinsky Jr., of Willow Springs, Ill., Barbara and Dave Meisner of Carol Stream, Ill., August and Liz Hanson of Wisconsin; paternal great-grandparents, Stanley and Linda Mullinix of Eddyville; paternal great-grandmother, Brenda Watson of Princeton; paternal great-great-grandfather, Marvin Mullinix of Eddyville; paternal great-great-grandmother, Eva Jean Darnell of Pleasant Plains, Ill.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 2 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Pastor Leroy Miller and Pastor Drew Bostwick officiating. Burial was at Saratoga Cemetery in Lyon County.

Rudd
Roberta Sue Rudd, 73, of Ledbetter died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at her home.
Surviving are her son, Don Rudd Jr., and his wife Tina; two grandchildren, Don H. Rudd III and his wife Jessica, and Stephanie Rudd; a great-grandchild, Ethan Rudd, all of Ledbetter; and two nephews and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Don H. Rudd Sr.; a son, John Allan Rudd; a sister, Mardell Sielbeck; and her parents, Robert and Mary Sisk Simpson.
Services were Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Nick Forsythe officiating. Burial was at Scott’s Chapel Cemetery.

Crayne
Charles Crayne, 84, of Fredonia died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at his home.
He was a retired farmer, a self-employed contractor, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of Shady Grove Masonic Lodge and Shady Grove Order of the Eastern Star and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Pat Morgan Crayne of Fredonia; three sons, Mike Crayne of Princeton, Morgan Crayne and wife Britta of Sebree and Roy Crayne of Eddyville; four daughters, Terri Brown and husband Terry of Franklin, Ky., TaJuana Davis and husband Terry of Princeton, Pam Hudson and husband Stan of Princeton and Angie Wood and husband Ronald of Princeton; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sara Eison of Madisonville.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Franklin and Myrtle Brown Crayne.
Services Tuesday Nov. 27 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Terry Davis, Bro. Gerald Cannon and Bro. Randy Meeks officiating. Burial was at Piney Fork Cemetery in Crittenden County.

November 29

Travis
Michael Shane Travis, 25, of Fredonia died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 as the result of an automobile accident on Illinois Route 1.
He was a logger.
Surviving are his father, John C. and wife Stephanie Travis, Fredonia; mother, Angie and husband Tommy Hodges of McEwen, Tenn.; sisters, Meagan Gipson of Dickson, Tenn.; Mya Hodges of McEwen, Tenn., and Maddie Travis of Fredonia; paternal grandparents, Keith and Brenda Travis of Fredonia; maternal grandmother, Sandie Kirk of Fordland, Mo.; honorary grandparents, John and Shirley Reed of Princeton; a niece, Lillian Holland of Dickson, Tenn.; and his girlfriend, Jessica Gill of Fredonia.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Don Kirk.
Graveside services were Saturday, Nov. 24 at Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Mary Hall Ruddiman No-Kill Animal Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Walker
Cynthia Ann Walker, 54, of Marion died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.
She was a tax preparer for H&R Block, did AARP tax returns for the Crittenden County Senior Citizens Center and had a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky.
Surviving are her husband, Todd Walker of Marion; daughters, Rachel Gatliff of Michigan and Kassi Walker of Marion; grandchildren, Alex Damman of Michigan and Evalyn Walker of Marion; parents, Jo and Bill Robison of Marion; and a brother, Bill Robison of Marion.
Preceding her in death were her natural father, Oliver Wendell McDowell; and a brother, Reggie McDowell.
Services were Sunday, Nov. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Tosh Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 30105 or Susan G. Komen Cancer Awareness, 4424 Vogel Road, Suite 205, Evansville, IN 47715.

Stinnett
Jimmy Ray Stinnett, 70, of Dycusburg died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at his home.
He was disabled but had formerly worked construction and was a truck driver for Riley Trucking Company of Fredonia.
He was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church in Crittenden County and Dycusburg Masonic Lodge 232.
Surviving are his daughter, Lesa Carol Stinnett of Dycusburg; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Arnella Rogers Stinnett; his father, Vernon “Cap” Stinnett; and step-mother, Helen Hamby Stinnett.
Services were Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating and Masonic rites. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.

Faulkner
Phillip Eugene Faulkner, 74, of Salem died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at Livingston Hospital.
He attended Creekside General Baptist Church in Marion.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Lucy Tolley Faulkner; five children, Robert Faulkner and his wife Tina of Grand Rivers, Donald Faulkner of Burna, Patricia Yates and her husband Stacey of Burna, Ricky Faulkner and his wife Mary of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Brenda Tabor and her husband Tom of Burna; and nine grandchildren, James Faulkner and his wife Cassie, Paxton Yates, Shawn Faulkner and his wife Sharee, Keisha Faulkner, Karrlee Palmateer, Kendra Palmateer, Katie Palmateer, Lauryn Faulkner and Allie Downing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronie and Lois May Kimberlin Faulkner.
Services were Tuesday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Roger Holliman officiating. Burial was at White Church Cemetery.

Curnel
Pearlie Joyce Curnel, 73, of Marion died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
Surviving are four brothers, Lonnie Curnel of Salem, James Curnel and his wife Faye of Salem, Donnie Curnel and his wife Jeannie and Doug Curnel and his wife Kathy, both of Marion; a sister, Mary Sue Curnel of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Esther Curnel; three brothers, Ollie, Jessie and Carl Ray Curnel; and two sisters, Bertha Curnel and Mamie Barnes.
Services were Friday, Nov. 9 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.

Dunkerson
Deloris Jean Phelps Dunkerson, 75, of Burna died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 at Livingston Hospital..
She was a member of Glendale United Methodist Church in Glendale, Ill., and attended McMurray Chapel United Methodist Church in Smithland. Dunkerson worked in her early years as a dental assistant to Dr. Patrick Turner in Paducah. She later went to work for the University of Kentucky Extension Service in Smithland.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Homer Dunkerson; a brother, Jerry Phelps and his wife Judy of Robbs, Ill.; an uncle, John Rushing; and an aunt, Carrie Wise, both of Simpson, Ill., and a nephew, Jay Phelps of Robbs, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norris and Helen Rushing Phelps; and her step-father, Cecil Emerson.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Hampton Cemetery with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Auxiliary, Post 217, PO Box 4, Burna, KY 42028.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Cox
Rev. Wendalenous Joel Cox, 67, of Marion died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 at Livingston Hospital.
He was born Aug. 29, 1945 in Sebring, Fla., where his parents were stationed at the close of World War II. He was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church, a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired federal employee. He also drove a school bus for the Crittenden County School System for 23 years.
Cox married Linda Gayle Boyd on March 27, 1965 in Evansville, Ind., with her father, Rev. Carl Boyd performing the ceremony. In April of 1966 he was inducted into the Air Force.
He was employed by the federal government as a plumber and lived in many different places in the United States.
Cox was ordained on March 29, 1981 at Bethany Baptist Church in Evansville as a Southern Baptist minister. He was minister at several churches, namely New Haven Baptist Church in Evansville, Piney Creek Baptist Church in Marion, Emmaus Baptist Church in Marion, Baker Church in Marion, Carrsville Baptist Church in Carrsville and Lola Baptist Church in Lola.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Gayle Cox of Marion; daughter, Melissa Beavers of Princeton; son, Timothy Alan Cox of Marion; five grandchildren, Jessica Marie Givens, Roy Eugene Givens, Wesley Alan Cox, Jolene Dawn Cox and Matthew Wayne Cox; one great-grandchild, Kennedy Addison Buchanan; brothers, Rodger Dale Cox of Evansville, Mitchell Keith Cox of Haubstadt, Ind., and Charles Daniel Cox of Newburgh, Ind.; and a sister, Brenda Winternheimer of Newburgh.
Preceding him in death were a son, Matthew Aaron Cox; daughter-in-law, Janie Pearline Cox; and his parents, Charles Joseph and Marjorie Ellen Cox.
Services were Nov. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery. Military rites were given at the cemetery.

Blackburn
Franklin Davis Blackburn, 71, of Marion died Monday, Nov. 26 at Crittenden Hospital.
Blackburn was a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 50 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Gideons International. He was a member and deacon of Marion Baptist Church and a member of Bigham Lodge 256 F&AM.
Surviving are his wife Glenda Blackburn of Marion; a son, Todd and wife Stacy Blackburn of Henderson; daughter, Krista and husband Wade Berry of Marion; a sister, Virginia Hopkins of Marion, Ill.; two grandsons, Alex and Lucas Blackburn of Henderson; and two granddaughters, Lauren and Hannah Berry of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Davis and Beulah Cecil Donovan Blackburn; and a sister, Janet Morgan.
Services are at 11 a.m., Thursday at the Marion Baptist Church with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay.
Blackburn will lie in state at the church beginning at 10 a.m., today (Thursday). Visitation is at Myers Funeral Home beginning at 3 p.m., Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003; Gideons International P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078; or Marion Baptist Family Life Center 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Towery
William Carlisle Towery Sr., 92, of Marion died Sunday, Nov. 25 at his home.
He was a farmer and a U.S. Army veteran during World War II when he was recipient of the Bronze Star.
Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Brock of Marion; three sons, Bill Towery of Marion; Clark Towery of Scottsville, Ky., and Rob Towery of Marion; a brother, Shellie Elmo Towery of Wichita Falls, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Shellie Clark and Lela Barnes Towery.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday.

Walton
William Harvey Walton Jr., 68, of Salem died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2012 at Livingston Hospital.
He attended Central Baptist Church in Burna, was an active member of Salem Fire Department for over 17 years and an active member for several years of Burna Fire Department, Crittenden County Rescue Squad and Caldwell Springs Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Janice Walton; three children, Suzanne Wilson of Gilbertsville, Harvey Lee Walton of Salem and William Thomas Walton of Marion; three sisters, Edna Adams, Bonnie Sutton and Virginia Hunter, all of Clarksville, Tenn.; two brothers, Harold Walton of Salem and Harvey Lee Walton of Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Hunter; and his parents, William Harvey, Sr., and Edna Elizabeth Riley Walton.
Services are at noon Saturday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Barry Dummit and Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating.
Burial with full firefighters honors will follow at White’s Chapel Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors.

Croft
Oma Jewell Croft, 99, of Lola died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.
She worked at Western Baptist Hospital in the dietary department for over 25 years, and attended New Union General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her son, Robert Croft and his wife Donna of Paducah; two grandchildren, Barbie Croft Kittel and Steve Croft, both of Paducah; three great-grandchildren, Miranda Cooper and her husband Brandon of Paducah, Taylor Croft of Murray and Hannah Croft of Paducah; two great-great-grandchildren, Logan and Miles Cooper; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reed Croft; a sister; five brothers; and her parents, Phene and Clara Hardin Watson.
Services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Kenneth Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Friends may call from 11 a.m., until 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

November 22

Collins
Arville Ray Collins, 60, of Marion died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
He was a coal miner and served in the United States Army.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Collins of Marion; a son, Larry A. Collins of Marion; a daughter, Amy R. Collins of Marion; step-daughter, Michel Vagts of Eddyville; two brothers, William Collins and Steve Collins, both of Marion; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Arville and Louise Watson Collins.
Services were Saturday, Nov. 17 at Myers Funeral Home. Burial with military rites was at Repton Cemetery.
Phillips

Ruby Lee Phillips, 77, of Marion died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at her home. She was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Evonne Abell, Debbie Roberts and Sharon Martin, all of Marion; grandchildren, Kristin Belt, Jared Roberts, Chad Roberts, Jordan Roberts and Heath Martin, all of Marion; great-grandchildren, Raylee Belt, Maeson and Logan Martin, Jacob Hunt, Zach Ray, Madison Hunt, Tate Roberts and Shelbi Belt, all of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert Phillips; a grandson, Shane Hunt; parents, Alick Levi and Hettie Flora Quertermous; four brothers; three sisters; three half-brothers; and a half-sister.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Phillips Cemetery at Bakers Church.

November 15, 2012

Hurford
Betty Lou Hurford of Rosiclare, Ill., died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 at Hardin County General Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on March 5, 1930 at the family home in Rosiclare to Fowler Curtis Sr., and Mary (Conrad) Curtis.
Hurford was a member of the Rosiclare United Methodist Church and served on the Rosiclare Library Board for many years. She was also a past member of the Pope-Hardin County Garden Club and The Coffee Girls Club. She was co-owner of The Flower Basket in Rosiclare in the late 1960s and 1970s and worked part time as needed at the Hardin County Independent newspaper, which she and her husband, Noel E. Hurford, owned and operated. Noel died in 2008.
The Hurfords lived in Marion from 1951 to 1956 where Noel worked at Moore Business Forms. Their two daughters, Susan and Julia, were born there in 1952 and 1954. They made many good friends in Marion. The couple moved back to Rosiclare in 1956.
Hurford was a very artistic and creative person. She loved to paint, play the piano and crochet. She also designed and hand-sewed small old fashion dolls and doll clothes for her granddaughters. She was always working on a project of some sort. Hurford and her husband grew flower gardens in their yard in Rosiclare as a hobby. The couple also loved to hike the many scenic areas of Hardin, Pope and surrounding counties in search of wildflowers. She was a faithful caregiver for her grandmother, parents and husband in their elderly years. She also enjoyed babysitting her granddaughters, and in more recent years, two of her great-grandsons. Hurford was a community-minded person who volunteered in many capacities throughout the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Fowler Curtis Jr.
Surviving are her daughters, Susan and husband Paul Williams of Elizabethtown, Ill., and Julia and husband Ken Smith of Galatia, Ill.; two sisters, Linda Leggens of Harrisburg, Ill., and Becky Brandt of Golconda, Ill.; three granddaughters, Jennifer Lane of Rosiclare, Heather Rash of Rosiclare and Shannon Roth of Carbondale, Ill.; grandson-in-law, Tony Lane of Rosiclare; five great-grandchildren, Sean and Luke Lane, and Aida, Cazz and Weston Barnard, all of Rosiclare; a sister-in-law, Nell Cox of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Hardin County Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. Services were held Friday, Nov. 2 at Rosiclare United Methodist Church where Betty and Noel were married in 1949 and remained lifelong members. The service was officiated by Pastor Haley Hausman. Burial was at Empire Cemetery in Elizabethtown.
Memorials may be made to the Rosiclare Public Library, P.O. Box 10, Rosiclare, IL 62982.

Ruschmeyer
John Patrick Ruschmeyer, 20, of Salem died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at his home.
Surviving are his parents, Fred and Shari Ruschmeyer of Salem; a brother, Jared Franklin of Salem; a sister, Megan Ruschmeyer of Pekin, Ill.; a grandmother, Mel B. Porter of Salem; and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service was held Nov. 6 at the Pinckneyville Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Wring officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society of the United States. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Ralff
Peggy Allen Ralff, 62, of Marion died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville.
Surviving are her daughters, Angela Loewen of Marion and Katelynn Ralff of Marion; sons, William Loewen of Charleston, S.C., James and Anthony Loewen, both of South Carolina, and John Loewen of Marion; 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Loewen; and parents, Lloyd “Tex” and Thelma Irene Williams.
Services were Saturday, Nov. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Repton Cemetery.

Brown
Audie Faye Brown, 67, of Marion died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at her home.
Surviving are her son, Richie Lindsey of Marion; daughter, Teresa Miniard of Marion; brothers, Melvin, Frankie and Randall Hopkins, all of Huntland, Tenn., and Robert Hopkins of Marion; sisters, Hilda Driver and Elizabeth Lindsey, both of Salem and Deborah Bullington of Montgomery, Ala.; grandchildren, Brandon Wagoner of Marion, Brittany Wagoner Stoner, Kayla Hunt of Marion and Kelcie Miniard of Evansville, Ind.; great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Kayson Wagoner of Marion, Anthony Hunt of Marion and Jackson Stoner of Paducah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell Earl and Thelma Elizabeth Hopkins; a daughter, Vanessa Porterfield; and a sister.
Services were Saturday, Nov. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.

Blackburn
Clarena Blackburn, 90, of Fredonia, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at Christian Health Care in Kuttawa.
Surviving are two sons, Richard Blackburn and wife, Gail of Princeton and Steve Blackburn and wife, Mindy of Eddyville; three daughters, Faye Phelps and husband, Buzzy of Fredonia, Cindy Rogers and husband Roy of Fredonia and Renee Hollamon of Marion; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence “Pop” Blackburn; her parents, David Earl and Ettie Moore Morgan; a son-in-law, Aubrey Hollamon; three brothers; a sister; and one half-sister.
Blackburn was a homemaker and a member of the Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services were Sunday, Nov. 11 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was at Asher Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Memorials may be made to Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund: c/o Cindy Cruce 46 Penn Drive Marion, KY 42064.

Belt
Zelona Mae Belt, 92, of Marion died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Flahardy, a son, John Belt, two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Belt was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Daisy Mae Brannam; her husband, Tom Belt; and several brothers and sisters.
Services were Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Freedom Church. Burial was at Freedom Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Mayes
Barbara Gene Mayes, 71, of Marion died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of New Hope Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Paula G. Phelps of Salem; sons, Paul E. Mayes of Cullman, Ala., and James R. Mayes of Marion; mother, Imagene Brantley of Marion; brothers, James Henry Brantley and William Clayton Brantley both of Sturgis, KY; 17 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mayes; father, James Clayton Brantley; children, Roger Glen Mayes and Christine Mayes Alvey and 1 great grandchild.
Services are scheduled for 2 PM Thursday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Rosebud Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Babb
Mary Charles (Clark) Babb, 89, of Madisonville died Monday, Nov. 12, 2012 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born August 4, 1923 to Charles Eugene and Lena (Weldon) Clark in Tolu.
Babb was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Madisonville where she served as a Sunday school teacher, elder and member of Cumberland Presbyterian Women. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies’ Auxiliaries of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5480 and American Legion Post 6.
She joined the dental office of Dr. Eugene Baldwin as a dental assistant in 1961 and was named Kentucky Dental Assistant of the Year before her retirement in June 1985.
Surviving are two sons Charles Phillip Babb and Robert Eugene and wife Linda Babb; a daughter Marian Elizabeth Babb Baucum; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Marion Babb; and her parents, and her sister Opal Eugenia (Clark) Ford.
Services are 2 p.m., Friday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville with the Rev. Jeff French and B. Heath Harper officiating. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday and from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial may be made to the Hopkins County Humane Society, 319 Dulin St., Madisonville, KY 42431.

November 8, 2012

Winders
Rev. David Eugene Winders, 81, of Marion died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Unity General Baptist Church, was called to preach on June 28, 1950, liberated to preach in 1951 at Barnett's Chapel Church and Ordained Into the Ohio Association in 1953. He was a minister of 15 different chuches in Illinois and Kentucky, sometimes serving the same church as many as two or three different times.
Rev. Winders’ passion was his love for God, his family, the church and the ministry. He was raised by Methodist parents and grandparents and attended Hurricane Methodist Church near Tolu. He was converted at the age of 14.
Winders helped to organize several churches and founded the West Kentucky Association of General Baptists in 1985. He served on countless boards and as moderator of the association and presbytery in both the Ohio and West Kentucky Associations of General Baptists. He has been the only moderator of the West Kentucky Presbytery since its beginning. In 2001, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Oakland City University in Indiana.
He preached his first sermon at a brush arbor meeting on the bank of a pond. He preached many revivals, funerals and dedications and performed many marriages. He saw many souls saved, and baptized many. He preached in almost every place imaginable: school houses, front porches, tent meetings, brush arbors and camp meetings.
His love for Christ and passion to spread the Gospel to lost souls never wavered and he was a well-known evangelist, pastor, communicator and friend who ordained hundreds of pastors into the ministry. He was greatly respected by his peers and community.
Surviving are his wife, Dottie June Winders of Marion; sons, Rev. Nicky Martin and wife Annalea Winders of Marion, and Rev. Dr. Barry Eugene and wife Carmen Winders of Lamar, Mo.; daughter, Candy Lou and husband Douglas Patton of Elizabethtown, Ill.; brother, Rev. Donnie and wife Mary Ann Winders of Marion; grandchildren, Bryce Martin Winders and Blair Evan Winders both of Marion, Justin Everett Patton of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Melissa June Page of Nashville, Tenn., and Libby Anna McCutcheon of Jackson, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Gavin Barrett Melton of Jackson, Mo., Braxton Evan Winders of Marion, Keelan Eric Melton of Jackson, Mo., Presley June Page of Nashville, Jacob Everett Patton of Murfreesboro and Georgia Grace Page of Nashville.
He was preceeded by his parents, William Jackson and Lenora Maud Winders; two sisters; and a brother.
Services are at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Whites Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to West Kentucky Association of General Baptist, 813 Terrace Drive, Marion, KY 42064.

Lawson
Frank Leslie Lawson, 88, of Symsonia died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Born Jan. 12, 1924, in Crittenden County, he was a sales representative for Newton Manufacturing Company for 50 years, and former owner of Cochran’s Hardware in Marion. He was a member of Symsonia Methodist Church.
He was the son of the late Claude Lawson and the late Carrie Easter

Lawson.
Surviving are two daughters, Donna McDaniel and husband Mike of Benton, and Dorothy Hughes of Marion; three brothers, William Lawson, Claude Lawson and Garland Lawson, all of Reidland.; seven grandchildren, Amy Hutchison of Marion, Rachelle McNeely of Clay, Renee Hurley of Nashville, Carrie Burnett of Mayfield, Ashlee McDaniel of Paducah, Teresa Baird of Marion, Lisa Hughes of Marion, and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Relma Lee (Wood) Lawson; son-in-law, Roger Hughes; three brothers, Leonard, Uvil and Clarence Lawson; and a sister, Floy Mae Patterson.
Services were Nov. 3 at Collyer Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Ed Clement, Rev. Mark Stevens, and Rev. Lucy Tedrick officiating.
Burial was at Clarks River Cemetery in Symsonia.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons Marshall County Camp or the children’s charity of your choice.

Threlkeld
Virginia Lois “Ginny” Threlkeld, 49, of Tolu died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at her home. She was of the Methodist faith.
Surviving are her mother, Judith Hamby and step-father Buck Hamby of Marion; brother, Owen Threlkeld and wife Barbara of Marion; niece, Kelsey Threlkeld of Marion; and grandmother, Marcie Threlkeld.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Owen Threlkeld; and grandfathers James McDaniel and Jack Threlkeld; and grandmother, Marie Threlkeld.
Services were Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Memorials may be made to the Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Morris
Estalene C. Morris, 91, of Cadiz died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at Shady Lawn Nursing Center in Cadiz.
She was a member of Cadiz United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.
Surviving are her daughter, Virginia Garland of Cadiz; a son, Everett Morris of Marion; grandchildren, Perry and wife Mitzi Morris, Darren and wife Rhondel Morris, Susan Garland, Andrew and Christen Garland; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles H. and Grace Bush Cameron; her husband, Lewis Morris; brother Charles C. Cameron; and two sisters, Shirley Powell and Lillian Mathis.
Services were Friday, Nov. 2 at Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz.

Knight
Bernice Ann Nunnelly Knight, 76, of Henderson died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
She held a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Evansville and spent six years as a traveling nurse in Colorado and New Mexico.
Surviving are three daughters, Jewell Ann Knight of Henderson, Janet Sue Alsop of Evansville, and Sherri Denise Long of Panama City, Fla; a brother, Roscoe “R.J.” Shoulders Jr., and wife Mildred of Henderson; sister-in-law, Dorothy Quinn of Henderson; and five grandchildren, Christopher Burdon, Amy Burdon Bryant, Courtney Brooke Long, David J. Knight and Robert Isaac Duff; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Jewell Knight; her mother, Lura Mae Alvey; father, Robert A. Nunnelly Sr.; sister Jackie Nunnelly; two brothers, James O. Nunnelly and Robert A. Nunnelly Jr.
Services were Thursday, Nov. 1 at Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson with the Rev. Jack Ross officiating. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.

November 1

Ford
Kathleen “Kat” Ford, 82, of Benton died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at her home.
She was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church.
Ford and her husband “Bub” had owned Harland E. Ford Construction Co. in Benton.
Surviving are three daughters, Kathy J. McCurry, Alice “Sam” Ford and Cheryl A. Spiceland, all of Benton; a son, Terry L. Ford of Marion; a sister, Charlene Johnson of Benton; seven grandchildren, Scott Ford, Sean Ford, Sabrina Ford, Clayton Spiceland, Travis Spiceland, Krista Spiceland and Dylan McCurry; and three great-grandchildren, Maizie Ford, Keadon Ford and Skyler Ford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harland E. “Bub” Ford; four siblings, Helen Louise Miller, Claude Miller, Coy Miller and Croslon Miller. Her parents were Charlie M. Miller and Ocie Downing Miller.
Funeral services were Oct. 25 at Filbeck-Cann and King Funeral Home with Bro. Sammie Cunningham officiating. Burial was at Benton Cemetery.

Shewmaker
Marilyn “Mickey” Shewmaker, 65, of Marion died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are her sons, Mike Gipson of Calvert City and Greg Gipson of Smithland; daughter, Rose Gipson of Murray; brothers, Leon Shewmaker of Gary, Ind., and Eddie Shewmaker of Marion; sister, Nancy McKinney of Marion; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Denise Gipson; parents, Marion Arthur and Mary Geneva Shewmaker; and several brothers and sisters.
Graveside services were Saturday at Love Cemetery in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Perrin
David Allen Perrin, 55, of Salem died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
Surviving are a son, Garrett Perrin of Quincy, Ill.; mother, Erma Perrin of Salem; father and stepmother, Allen and Joyce Perrin of Union Springs, Ala.; a brother, Kevin and wife Donna Perrin of Enterprise, Ala.; a sister, Shannon and husband Phillip Nelson of Enterprise; grandchildren, Kyle Perrin and Jennifer Perrin; an uncle, Nickie Orndoff of Smithland; and cousins, Stephen Orndoff Sr. and Stephen Orndoff Jr., both of Smithland.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Rayburn
Mercedes Watson Rayburn, 89, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.
Surviving are a son, Ron and wife Carla Rayburn of Mandeville, La.; a daughter, Gaile Rayburn Barnett and husband Stephen of Reidland; two grandsons, Eddie and Josh Rayburn; two granddaughters, Emily Rayburn Cottle and husband Robert and Amanda Barnett Johnson and husband Shawn, and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Fred and Myrtie Conger Watson; her husband of 51 years, J. Robert Rayburn; an infant daughter, Pamela Rayburn; a long-time companion, Bob Thompson, a half-brother, Robert Fritts; brothers, Donald Watson and Fred Dale Watson; and sisters, Velda Kelly, Corrine York, Deanie Wallace and Gracie Hedgepath.
She loved gardening, going for walks, spending time with her family, especially her great-grand children and her dog Libby. She had the imagination of a child, an abundance of patience an independent spirit and brought life to everyone she encountered. She always put others first and loved without boundaries while bringing out the best in others. She was a beautiful woman, but her outer beauty was merely a reflection of her amazing inner beauty. She defined class, was a true lady and will be deeply missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her.
Services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m., today. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery.

Lanham
Crawford “Jack” Lanham, 76, of Marion died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at his home.
He was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two sons, Dale “Big Bubba” and wife Shari Lanham of Albin, Texas; Greg “Little Bubba” and wife Vicki Lanham of Angleton, Texas; four daughters, Jackie and husband Dennis Farmer of Marion; Shelly and husband Billy O’Bryan of Dycusburg; Linda and husband Joe Stinnett of Dycusburg; Penny and husband Jason McIntosh of Marion; a brother, Brad Lanham of Marion; and two sisters, Hilda Ouellette and Rhonda Steward, both of Marion; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Mildred Clark Lanham; his wife, Phyllis Mercer Lanham; a son, Timmy Lanham; and brother, Wendell Lanham.
Graveside services were Monday, Oct. 29 at Mapleview Cemetery with Bro. Roger Steward officiating.

Conrad
Shirley Jean Conrad, 79, of Marion died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and had worked as a secretary at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville.
Surviving are her daughter, Laura Conrad of Marion; sister, Margaret Mulloy of Lexington; a grandson, Nicholas Johnson of Marion; and a granddaughter; Sarah Knight of Marion, Ill.; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Bertie Lindsey Turner; husband, J.C. Conrad and two daughters.
Services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Millikan
Donna Cheryl Millikan, 67, of Marion died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 at her home.
She was a member of Seven Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Robert C. Millikan; a son Bobby Millikan of Marion; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Jordan Millikan of Marion; a sister, Bernice Rohrer of Fancy Farm; and three brothers, Keith Guess and Sam Guess of Marion, and Steve Guess of Searcy, Ark.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Billie Guess; and her parents, Eulen and Elizabeth Travis Guess.
Graveside services were Oct. 17 at the Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Woodrum
Dottie Sue Patton Woodrum, 76, of Paducah died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at the home of her son in Paducah.
She was a homemaker, a former waitress for White Castle Restaurant in Lone Oak and a former Avon representative.
Surviving are a daughter, Lorna Pursley of Benton; six sons, Nolan “Butch” Woodrum of Texas, Roland Woodrum, David Woodrum and Gary Woodrum, all of Paducah, Ricky Woodrum of Fancy Farm and Jerry Woodrum of Lone Oak; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ray Patton of Indiana, Allen Patton of Texas and Nolen Moore of Texas; a sister, Ruth Lloyd of Orlando, Fla; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two great-granddaughters and a sister. Her parents were Rollin Brice Patton and Flora Zula Teer Patton.
Services were Monday, Oct. 29 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Kenneth Galyon officiating. Burial was at Caldwell Springs Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Sigler
Mary Alice Sigler 99, of Marion died at Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 at her home.
Surviving are nieces, Melissa Aunsen and Susan Montgomery; a nephew, Bill Holloman; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Urie and Melissa Conger; her husband, Verl Sigler; and three sisters, Delphia Walker, Ruby Conger and Katie Holloman.
Services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation was scheduled for 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Newsome
Stella Joice Templeton Newsome, 56, of Marion died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital
Surviving are her husband, Lawrence Newsome; and five sisters, Sharion Swearer of Henderson, Barbara Bell of Marion, Vada Crafton of Owensboro, Margie Randolph of Sturgis and Sandy Beach of Morganfield.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, William and Maggie Templeton; three brothers, Fred Templeton, Whitey Templeton and Jime Timpleton; and a sister, Lucille Gibson.
Services are at 11 a.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation is tonight (Thursday) from 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Union County.

Hurst
Phillip Ray Hurst, 72, of Moulton, Ala., died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 at his home.
He was born June 2, 1940 in Crittenden County to Tomie Miller Hurst and Mamie Croft Hurst Johnson. He retired as a carpenter from Craig Construction. Hurst was a member of Hatton Masonic Lodge No. 879 and a member of the Carpenters’ Local of Sheffield, Ala.
Surviving are his wife Margrette Daniel Hurst; three sons, Phillip Owen Hurst, Christopher Dewayne Hurst, both of Moulton, and William Marcus Hurst and wife Stacy of Hillsboro, Ala.; four daughters, Debby Wright of Moulton, Rhonda Prete and Vickie Bologna, both of Illinois, and Mamie Hurst Robertson and husband Lamar of Mount Hope, Ala.; two brothers, C.V. Hurst and wife Pat of Gilbert, Ariz., and Tommy Hurst and wife Paula of Marion; four sisters, Joan McDonald of Phoenix, Ariz., Thelma Boyle of Snowflake, Ariz., Sharon Babb and husband Bobby of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Patsy Brown and husband David of Marion; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Sunday, Oct. 14 at Lawrence Funeral Home in Alabama. Burial was at Jones Chapel Cemetery in Lawrence County, Ala.

Knight
Bernice Ann Nunnelly Knight, 76, of Henderson died Monday, Oct. 29 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Services are today (Thursday) at Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson.

Morris
Estalene C. Morris, 91, of Cadiz died Monday, Oct. 29 at Shady Lawn Nursing Center. Among the survivors are a son, Everett Morris of Marion. Services are Friday at Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz.

October 25, 2012

Robinson
Angela Renee Robinson, 40, of Marion died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at the Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her mother, Sue Koon of Marion; and her father and step-mother, Jerry and Jean Schaffer of Bowling Green.
A memorial service was held Monday, Oct. 22 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion.

Ford
Charline Haney Ford, 83, of Marion died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, James Henry Ford of Marion; daughter, Reta Riley of Marion; son, Larry Ford of Marion; grandchildren, Derrick Ford and Kennedy M. Ford, both of Ledbetter; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her daughter, Judy C. Ford; son-in-law, Jay Riley; and several brothers and sisters.
Services were Sunday, Oct. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Belt
Harold Belt, 44, of Madisonville, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Oct. 16 in Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Mary Belt of the Hurricane community of Crittenden County.
Arrangements are incompleted at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville.

Ford
Kathleen “Kat” Ford, 82, of Benton died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 at her home. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
Among the survivors are a son, Terry L. Ford of Marion.
Services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will follow at Benton Cemetery.

October 18, 2012

Reed
Kathleen Reed, 76, of Marion died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at Salem Springlake Heath and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Cora Beavers Logan; husband, Herman Reed; three daughters; a son; and a brother.
Surviving are three daughters, Margie Hamilton of Marion; Shelia Barnes of Lola and Kathy Austin of Xenia, Ohio; a sister, Margie Ruth Reed of Bourbonnais, Ill.; a brother, Bill Logan of Paducah; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Stone
Charles Glen “Charley” Stone, 82, formerly of Marion, died at the home of his sister in Katy, Texas on Sept. 25, 2012 after a brief illness.
Stone was a semi-truck driver before his retirement. He also served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps.
Surviving are a son, Danny Ray and wife Karen Stone of Marion; a sister, Oma Stone and husband Clayton Lockridge of Katy, Texas; two grandchildren, Kristen Stone of Lexington and Kirk Stone of Ashland, Ky.; and one brother, Gene and wife Anna Stone of Calvert City. Stone was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Abney Stone; parents, Learner H. and Ocie Millikan Stone; and brothers, Harry "Buddy" Stone and Willard Stone.
Services will be held at a later time in Houston.

Terry
T. Rankin Terry, 98, of Fort Myers, Fla., died on Oct. 9, 2012.
Born on his family’s farm in the Forest Grove community of Crittenden County on Aug. 28, 1914, he was educated at Forest Grove School, Marion High School and the University of Kentucky. He graduated from UK with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1938. He was vice president of the senior class and a member of the national engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi.
After college, Terry was Kentucky district engineer for the National Youth Administration and later the Farm Security Administration. Called to active duty in the U.S. Army in early 1941, he served in the European theatre until late 1945. He was a retired major in the Army Reserve.
In 1947, Terry left a teaching position at UK and moved to Fort Myers to become field superintendent of Pinellas Gladiolus. He later was general superintendent of Zipperer Farms and in 1957 began his own commercial flower farm, growing pompon chrysanthemums, gypsophila and other crops. He was twice president of the Florida Flower Association and active in Florida horticultural circles. He also owned and operated Terry Transportation, Inc., in Fort Myers, and a cattle farm in Crittenden County. For many years he was a director of The Peoples Bank in Marion. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers.
His parents, W.L. and Sarah “Sadie” Rankin Terry, his four siblings and his beloved wife of 61 years, Ruth Ochs Terry, preceded him in death.
He is survived by sons, T. Rankin Terry, Jr. (Kristine) and John O. Terry of Fort Myers; daughter, Joan Wathen Terry (Theodore Mollett) of Princess Anne, Md., and grandchildren, Taylor Rankin Terry III, (Anne) of Washington, D.C., and Sarah Mollett-Gaumer (Brian) of Hagerstown, Md.
A memorial service will be held at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20. A reception will follow at the Main Street Italian Grill. Private interment will be in the Terry family plot at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice or to the W.T. Young Library, UK, 1-85 W.T. Young Library, Lexington, KY 40506-0456.

Oct. 11, 2012

Stone
Charles Glen "Charley" Stone, 82, formerly of Marion, died at the home of his sister in Katy, Texas on Sept. 25, 2012, after a brief illness.
Stone was a semi-truck driver before his retirement. He also served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marines.
Stone is survived by one son, Danny Ray and wife Karen Stone of Marion; two grandchildren, Kristen Stone of Lexington and Kirk Stone of Ashland, Ky.; and one brother, Gene and wife Anna Stone of Calvert City. Stone was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Abney Stone; parents, Learner H. and Ocie Millikan Stone; and brothers, Harry "Buddy" Stone and Willard Stone.
Services will be held at a later time in Houston.

Johnson
Rolley James Johnson, 86, of Salem, died Wednesday Oct. 3, 2012, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Johnson is survived by his wife, Juanita Mae Johnson; one son, Rolley E. Johnson of Forest Hill, Md.; two sisters, Roberta Ford and Linda Shockley, both of Madisonville; one brother, Randolph Johnson of Waynesville, Ohio; two grandsons, James Lynn Johnson and Christopher Mark Johnson, both of Forest Hill, Md.; and four great-grandchildren.
Johnson was preceded in death by four sisters, Anna Bernell, Thelma Willett, Mertie Alley, Pauline Hiatt; and his parents, Rolley and Mae Dobbs Johnson.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 6 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors.

Carter
Sandy Lynn Carter, 44, of Marion, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at her home in Marion. She attended Pisgah General Baptist Church in Gallatin County, Ill.
Carter is survived by her husband, Kevin Carter of Marion; one daughter, Trista Patterson of Marion; one son, Bryan Carter of Marion; father, Dean Beavers of Cave-In-Rock; mother, Betty Smith of Shawneetown, Ill.; and sister, Dana Anderson of Kentucky.
Services are scheduled for today (Thursday), Oct. 11 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave-In-Rock, with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Qualls
Nellie Farley Qualls, 99, of Marion died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at Crittenden County Hospital. She was a member of Free Will Baptist Church.
Qualls is survived by three nieces; Juanita Burks of Louisville; Wilma Fitzpatrick of Indianapolis; and Nora Jane Parker of Providence; nephews, Napolean and Dennis Markey of Indianapolis, Douglas Farley and Ishmon Burks of Louisville.
Qualls was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Qualls; parents, John and Nora Farley; four sisters and six brothers.
Services were Saturday, Oct. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with entombment in Lewis Cemetery.

Oct. 4, 2012

Rose
James Harley Rose, 87, of Cave-In-Rock, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. He was an ordained General Baptist minister of 60 Years, Navy veteran of WWII, member of Cave-In-Rock Lodge No. 444, Shriners, Cave-In-Rock Lions Club, Golden Circle, a founding member of Camp Oxford and Pleasant Hill General Baptist Church and was a 31-year employee of Illinois Department of Public Aid.
Rose is survived by his wife, Eileen Rose of Cave-In-Rock, Ill.; four sons, Clifford Rose of Harrisburg, Ill., Tom Rose of Cave-In-Rock, Lowell Rose of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and Eddie Rose of Harrisburg, Ill.; one sister, Clara Augusta Srygley of LaMont, Ill.; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were Sunday, Sept. 30 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave-in-Rock, with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Maness
Charlotte Ann Maness, 69, of Marion, died Wednesday, Sept. 26 at St. Mary Hospital in Evansville. She was a member of Life In Christ Church.
Maness is survived by her husband, Larry Maness of Marion; one daughter, Juanita Maness of Marion; two sons, Mike Maness of Marion and Tim Maness of Cleveland, Tenn.; two brothers, Edward Wayne Brantley of Henderson and Kenneth Ray Brantley of Marion; and five grandchildren.
Maness was preceded in death by her son, David E. Maness; and parents, Kenneth and Velda Brantley.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Blackburn Cemetery.

Sept. 27, 2012

Crider
John Earl Crider Sr., 71, of Greenville, died Sept. 18 in the Muhlenburg Community Hospital.
Crider is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Dunn Crider of Greenville; two sons, John Earl Crider Jr. of Woodlands, Texas, and Jeffrey Dunn Crider of Madisonville; one brother, William Howard Crider of LaBelle, Fla.; two sisters, Judith Rhodes of Pegram, Tenn., and Freida Alexander of Owensboro; and eight grandchildren.
Services were Friday, Sept. 21 at the Greenville United Methodist Church. Gary’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments.

Penn
Jerald Allen Penn, 52, of Marion, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at his home in Marion. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a Navy Veteran of Desert Storm.
Penn is survived by his mother, Shelby Jean Penn of Marion; two sisters, Marilyn D'Amico of Waveland, Miss., and Sandy Belt of Marion; three brothers, Gary Chittenden, Kenny Penn and James Penn, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Penn was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Elbert Penn, Jr..
Services are today, (Thursday) Sept. 27, at 11 a.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Scott-Rowe
Sarah Scott-Rowe, 32, of Princeton died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at her home.
Scott-Rowe is survived by her mother, Sandra K. Radford of Bowling Green; two sons, Gage Wyatt Thomas Rowe and Ian Michael Scott Rowe; four brothers, Kristopher and wife Melinda Scott of Georgetown, Aaron Scott of Lexington; Nathaniel Scott of Princeton, and Austin and wife Johnetta Taylor of Salem.
Scott-Rowe was preceded in death by her father, Thomas "Puddin" Scott, paternal grandparents, Archie David "Pete" Scott, Sr. and Frances M. Scott and maternal grandparents, J. D. and Elizabeth Radford.
Funeral services will be today (Thursday), Sept. 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Morgan's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the White Sulphur Cemetery.

Nichols
William L. Nichols, 91, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at Princeton Health & Rehab. He was a retired teacher and administrator in the Caldwell County School System for 45 years.
Nichols is survived by his wife, Christabel Brown Nichols; four nieces: Shrilda French, Alice Segree, JoAnn Mitchell and Carol Simpson; six nephews, Don Nichols, Gary Nichols, Tom Heaton, Kenny Nichols, Mark Nichols and Alan Nichols; several great-nieces and great-greatnieces and nephews; and caregivers Reba Bloodworth and Robbie Holland.
Nichols was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Johnnie Hays Nichols; five brothers, Vernon, Charles, Edwin, Fred and Jack Nichols; and two sisters, Alice Lucinda Nichols and Mary Beth Heaton.
Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 23 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Wicker
Mary Lois Wicker, 88, of Marion, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a retired healthcare worker.
Wicker is survived by her daughter, Terry Wicker of Owensboro; her son, Ed Wicker of Marion; two brothers, Don Hodge and Sam Hodge, both of Marion; and three grandchildren.
Wicker was preceded in death by her husband, William Wicker; parents, Emil and Stella Thomas Hodge; three brothers and one sister.
Services were Sunday, Sept. 23 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Ed Clement officiating.

Polk
William Russell Polk, 83, of Portage, Ind., died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Portage. Russell was a longtime Portage resident and also Marion, Kentucky. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict and retired steelworker from US Steel.
Polk is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Randy Polk of Valparaiso, Ind.; daughter, Ruth Mardis of Valparaiso, Ind.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church of South Haven, Ind.; Burial will follow at Angelcrest Cemetery in Valparaiso, Ind.

King
James D. “Jim” King, 77, of Homosassa, Fla., died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at his home.
After his retirement, he moved to Eddyville where he owned and operated the Twin Tiki Motel and Restaurant. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
King is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Boyer King of Homosassa, Fla.; one son, Bradford J. King of Harrison Township, Mich.; two daughters, Jamie King and Tracy King-Bennett of Marion; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
King was preceded in death by one son, Cameron King; granddaughter Andrea Kay LeFan; and his sister, Dorothy Sue Curry.
The family will hold a celebration of King’s life 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at the home of Eddie and Tracy Bennett, 1605 State Route 295 in Marion.

Maness
Charlotte Ann Maness, 69, of Marion, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at St. Mary Hospital in Evansville.
Maness is suvived by her husband, Larry Maness of Marion; daughter, Juanita Maness of Marion; sons, Mike Maness of Marion and Tim Maness of Cleveland, Tenn.; brothers, Edward Wayne Brantley of Henderson, Tenn., and Kenneth Ray Brantley of Marion; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, David E. Maness and parents, Kenneth and Velda Brantley.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home, with interment in Blackburn Cemetery.

Sept. 20, 2012

Thomas
Jerry L. Thomas, 69, of Smithland, died Sunday, Sept.16, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Thomas was a retired oilfield worker and a lifelong farmer.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Barbara Dale Thomas; three children, Terry Thomas of Gulf Breeze, Fla., Stacy Thomas of Bloomfield, N.M., and Crystol Thomas Harris of Paducah; one brother, Ralph Thomas of Denver; six grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Estelle Thomas.
The Cremation Society of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Mullen
David Jerome Mullen, 42, of Nashville, died Sept. 15, 2012.
Mullen is survived by his parents, William and Beth Hunt Mullen of Hopkinsville; sister, Melissa Wyatt; nieces, Ashley Taylor and Madison Paige Wyatt.
Services will take place today (Thursday), Sept. 20 at Eastland Chapel. A private burial service will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Eastland Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

Baker
Terry W. Baker, 66, of Marion, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital. He was an Air Force Veteran.
Baker is survived by his wife, Charlotte Baker of Marion; daughters, Melissa Uptain of Paducah, and Wendy Baker of Texas; one son, Brent Baker of Marion; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Baker was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Olive Baker.
Private services were held by the family.

Weaver
David Jay Weaver, 57, of Marion, died September 16, 2012 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Weaver of Marion; sons, Robert Weaver of Indianapolis and Dale McDowell of Booneville, Ind.; daughter, Jessica Weaver of Indianapolis; brother, Kerry Weaver of Indianapolis; and sisters, Becky Jo Huber of Indianapolis, and Cindy Hayman of Greencastle, Ind.; two grandchildren and one niece.
Weaver was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Barbara Green Weaver.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion.

Cowan
Harriet Cowan, 75, of Marion, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Morganfield. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sullivan.
Cowan is survived by her husband, James Cowan of Marion; one daughter, Lynn Reynolds of Marion; one brother, Paul Magnusson of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Cowan was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Delia Magnusson; one sister, two brothers and one niece.
Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 14 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, with burial at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.

Hunt
Virginia Sivells Hunt, 90, of Marion, died Thursday, Sept. 13 at her home in Marion. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a member of Marion Womans' Club.
Hunt is survived by her son, Stephen D. and wife Judy Hunt of Marion; granddaughter, Melissa K. and husband Scott Tabor of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Hunt was preceded in death by her husband, James Denzil "Dink" Hunt; sister, Martyne Sivells Parker; brother, Clinton Sivells; parents, Thomas Warden and Flora Wynn Sivells.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Hillyard
Rosa Nell Hillyard, 84, of Marion, died Sept. 15, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Hillyard is survived by three sons, Roger Steward and Michael Hillyard, both of Marion, and Donnie Hillyard of Sandy Hook; three sisters, Madeline Belt of Marion, Claudean Cone of Okeechobee, Fla., and Phyllis Clowers of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; two brothers, Wayne Crider of Marion and James Crider of Paducah; several nieces and nephews.
Hillyard was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Rose Thompson Crider; husband Hubert Hillyard; four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 18 at at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial followed in the Crayne Cemetery.

Rice
Henry Clay Rice, 74, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 after a short illness.
He grew up in Fredonia.
Rice is survived by a daughter, Lisa and a son, Chris; five grandchildren; one sister, Lenora, all of California; one aunt, Edwina Rice Smith of Eddyville; and three firstcousins, Martha Crider Bynum and Donald and Joe Conway, all of Fredonia.
Rice was preceded in death by his wife, Diana; on daughter; and his parents.
Rice served in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of the University of Southern California.
Graveside services were Sept. 12 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angelas, Calif.

Smith
Chester P. Smith, 85, of Smithland, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at his home. He was the eldest son of the late Norman "Nubbin" and Lola Hollowell Smith. Smith retired from AT&T Bellsouth Telephone Company and was a member of the Smithland Masonic Lodge and the former Livingston Chapel Methodist Church.
Smith is survived by his wife of 29 years, J. Evelyn "Babe" Smith; three children: Judy and husband Raymond Croft of Lola, Terry and wife Felicia Smith of Ledbetter and Tim and wife Kim Smith of Smithland; four step-children: Maurita and husband Jeffrey, Allen and wife Bobbie Joe Smith, Renee' and husband Danny Mitchell, and Kevin Smith, all of Smithland; one sister, Martha Elizabeth Smith Perrymen of Smithland; seven grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and 20 step great-grandchildren.
Smith was preceded in death by his son, Pfc. Robert "Bobby" Smith, his first wife of 35 years, Ruby Kingston Smith; his parents; two brothers Everett "Feller" and David, and two step-grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Smith's Funeral Home in Smithland with burial in Ferguson Cemetery.

Sept. 13, 2012

Barnes
Donna K. Barnes, 67, of Marion, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and the Red Hatters Society.
Barnes is survived by her daughter, Amy Cardwell of Marion.
Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Barnes; son, Robbie Cardwell; parents, Dean and Wanda Wilson and one sister.
Services were Sunday, Sept. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mexico Cemetery.

Williams
Lloyd C. Williams, 83, of Salem, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in LaGrange, Ga. He was an Army Veteran.
Williams is survived by three sons, Wes Williams of LaGrange, Ga.; Rickey Williams of Millington, Tenn.; and Allen Williams of Auburndale, Fla.; two daughters, Peggy Ralff of Marion and Margaret Tinsley of Salem; 25 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Mae Williams; daughters, Linda Nelson and Lyla Williams; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His parents were Lloyd Max and Margaret Lee Williams.
Services are at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) Sept. 13, 2012 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Repton Cemetery.
Marshall
Johnie Gray Marshall, 84, of Marion, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at Dawson Springs Nursing and Rehab. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Marshall is survived by her son, Ronnie and wife Ruth Marshall of Marion; and granddaughter, Brooke Nicole and husband Justin Groenert of Evansville, Ind.
Marshall was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "Red" Marshall; parents, Robert and Mary Gray and sister, Marion Clyde.
Services are at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) Sept. 13, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Kuttawa Cemetery.

Larue
Grace Mae Larue, 84, of Salem died Sept. 3, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
Larue is survived by one daughter, Joyce Russell of Marion; one son, Carrol Raymond Russell of Salem; one sister, Pearline Givens of Henderson; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Larue was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dorothy Byrd Fraiser; and one grandson.
Cremation was chosen by the family.
Myers Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Stephenson
James "Jim" Stephenson, 69, of Kuttawa, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at his residence in Kuttawa.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beverly Peek Stephenson; one son, Shawn Stephenson of Horn Lake, Miss.; one daughter, Staceye Thomas of Caldwell County; five grandchildren, Michael Carter, Jordan Thomas, Kristyn Thomas, Lane Stephenson and Gage Stephenson; two great-grandchildren, Whitleigh Carter and Easton Thomas; three brothers, Donald Stephenson of Nashville, Tenn.; Robert Stephenson of Princeton; Phillip and wife Leann Stephenson of Del City, Okla.; two sisters, Peggy George of Princeton and Linda Davis of Naples, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Shelley Peek and husband Wilbur of Frankfort and Judith Peek and husband Jeff Hilton of Richmond, Ky.; three nephews, Jeff George, Matthew Stephenson and Danny Stephenson.
He was preceded in death by two nephews, Chris George and Brian George. His parents were Jessie Bailey Stephenson and Beatrice Beckner Stephenson.
Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville.
Burial was in Hebron Cemetery in Lyon County.

Patton
Lola Mae Doom Patton, 91, of Fredonia, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
Patton was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church in Crittenden County.
Patton is survived by two sons, Marlin Patton and Randel Hardin, both of Fredonia; three daughters, Brenda Cummins and Donna Martin, both of Princeton, and Kay Phillips of Versailles; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Cobb of Elkhart, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Patton; three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, three brothers and one sister.
Services were Saturday, Sept. 8 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville.
Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Sept. 6, 2012

Marshall
Eleanor W. Marshall, 101, of Paducah died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Western Baptist Hospital. She was born in Smithland. She devoted herself to her family, providing a safe, structured, and supportive home.
Marshall is survived by her daughters, Mary Marshall Hoy and husband Jon of Paducah, Jane Marshall Scudder and husband Gary of Bozeman, Mont.; son, Joseph C. Marshall Jr. and wife Anita of Floyds Knobs, Ind.; brother, Hugh G. Wilson of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Joseph C, Marshall III and wife Sheri, Stuart Marshall and fianceé Kerry, Hannah Hammonds and husband Andrew, Zachary Hoy and Samuel Hoy; five great-grandchildren, Eleanor Marshall, Edith Hammonds, Glennis Marshall, Hattie Marshall, Marshall Hammonds; and several nieces and nephews.
Marshall was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” C. Marshall Sr.; one sister; and three brothers. Her parents were Thomas Hendley Wilson and Jennie Dyer Wilson.
Memorial services were Monday, Sept. 3 at First Presbyterian Church. Graveside services were conducted at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.

Papineau
Bert Arthur Papineau, Sr., 82, of Marion died at his home in Marion on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. He was a member of St. William Catholic Church and Crittenden County Lions Club where he rode the sled for truck and tractor pulls.
Papineau is survived by his wife, Carolyn Papineau of Marion; children, Connie and husband Tommie Puckett of Grandview, Ind., Craig and wife Clara Papineau of Clay, Jill Papineau of Grandview, Ind., Bert Papineau, Jr. of Evansville, Ind., Jack and wife Holly Papineau of Fredonia, Frank and wife Damita Papineau of Marion, Debbie Ford of Eldridge, Ala., June and husband Johnny Coburn of Eldridge, Ala., Lori and husband Larry Curtis of Marion and Randy and wife Marilyn Hackney of Paar, Ind.; brothers, Gerald Papineau of Providence, LeRoy Papineau of Clay and Ralph Papineau of Aurora, Colo.; sister, Penny Hansen of Grand Chain, Ill.; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Katherine Papineau; one granddaughter; two brothers and two sisters.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Rosebud Cemetery.

Heady
Frieda Jo Heady, 70, of Crittenden County died Thursday Aug. 30, 2012 at Shemwell's Nursing Home in Providence.
She was a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by one daughter, Tanya and husband Terry Simpson of Crittenden County; one son, Ronnie Heady of Crittenden County; four grandchildren; Travis Simpson, Amber Cohan, Megan Heady and Kelsey Smiley; and one sister, Gail Wilson of Danville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Heady; parents Arnold and Lucy Railey; brother Gary Railey; and infant granddaughter Sarah Simpson.
Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 3 at Sullivan Baptist Church. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Rushing
Donna Ann Rushing, 78, of Marion died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, She was born Donna Ann Stone to J. Hyrom and Marie Stone in Tolu. She was the eldest of five children. Her sisters are Dorothy “Dot” Boone, Sue Beavers, and Pamela Duvall. Her brother is Phillip Stone. All of her siblings live in Marion.
After graduating from Crittenden County High School, Donna married Donald Love and they lived many places where the Air Force sent them and where their children were born and raised: Valdosta, Ga.; Fairborne, Ohio; Okinawa, Japan; Belton, Mo.; and Colorado Springs, Colo. She lived in Colorado Springs many years of her life, working in the high school her children attended.
Once her kids were grown, Rushing traveled to China, Brazil, Italy, France, Canada and Mexico. When she was not traveling, her highest priority was her grandchildren. She spent a lot of her time and energy helping care for them, getting them to their practices and games. She loved sports and after attending countless high school games while working for the schools, she continued to attend games and cheer for each grandchild as they played every kind of sport.
Coming back to Marion was the final sweet chapter in Rushing’s full life. It was what she had always hoped for herself, to be happily married and spend time with her sisters and brother as they all aged gracefully. Ken Rushing had known the Stone sisters at Crittenden County High School about 60 years earlier. Ken discovered that Donna was unmarried and living in Colorado. After reacquainting, they married and she moved to Marion to be Ken’s wife. Ken and Donna had four wonderful years together.
Donna Rushing is survived by her husband, Kenneth G. Rushing; by all of her siblings; by her children, Linda Love of Portland, Ore. Janice Love, Arvada of Colo., Diana Love of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Robert Love of Parker, Colo; and by her grandchildren, Megan Willey, Lisa Willey, Kevin Bemis, Ryan Arbogast, Jason Lang, Leigh Ann Torrence, Lana Torrence, Christine Love, Robbie Love, Kyle Love, Cameron Love and Zachary Love.
Private graveside services will be held at St. William Cemetery in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

August 30, 2012

Bishop
Carl Bishop, 78, died Aug. 25, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He was most recently a resident of the Beystone Health and Rehabilitation Center of Fletcher, NC and was a life-long resident of Brevard and Pisgah Forest, N.C.
He was an employee of Ecusta for many years and then was a heavy equipment operator and owner. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He leaves eight children, Mike Bishop and wife Surretta from Fines Creek, N.C., Peggy Long and husband Billy from Burlington, N.C., Elaine Owens and husband Jimmy from Penrose, N.C., Kay Fisher from Lake Toxaway, N.C., Harry Allen Bishop and wife Angeline from Marion, Kim Bishop and wife Kirsten from Cedar Mountain, N.C., Patricia Daves and husband Tim from Rosman, N.C., and Scott Bishop from Pisgah Forest, N.C.; as well as 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves one sister, Jenny Marguarite Thompson from Chesnee, S.C.; and six brothers, William L. Bishop, Jr. from Cedar Mountain, N.C., Charles L. Bishop from San Antonio, Texas., Arthur Bishop from Largo, Fla., Harry H. Bishop from Ocean Isles, S.C., Stanley T. Bishop from Bradenton, Fla., and Dennis R. Bishop from Cedar Mountain, N.C.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. Bishop, Sr. and Marguarite Addie Bishop.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 28. Interment followed at Rocky Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Cedar Mountain.

Kinnis
Elvis Kinnis, 72, of Marion died Friday, Aug. 24 at Crittenden Hospital
Kinnis is survived by two brothers; Ray and wife Melody Kinnis of Lake Village, Ind., and Barney John Kinnis of Dycusburg; four sisters, Gladys and husband Ron Donohue and Wilma Stromatt, both from Lake Village Ind., Lena and husband Dean Miller and Sandra Martin, both of Marion; 18 nieces, 12 nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Augusta Kinnis; four brothers, William Kinnis, Frank Kinnis, James Kinnis and Elvin Kinnis.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home.

August 23, 2012

Aull
Benjamin William Aull, 26, formerly of Marion and a veteran of the U.S. Navy died Aug. 14, 2012.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia and step-father Ronnie Fritts; two sisters, Heidi Aull and Christie Mathews; nephew and neices Kyler, Jason, Jr., Gage, Lucy and Jaxon; one step-brother, Jason Fritts; and great-uncle Harry Fournier; as well as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved dog Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Aull, Jr.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 18 in St. Clair Shores, Mich., at Kaul Funeral Home.

Bleuer
Edwin Albert Bleuer, 79, of Marion died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 at his home.
The Minnesota native was a retired wholesale grocer and member of the Paducah 7th Day Adventist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Bleuer of Marion,; one son, Cameron Bleuer of Minneapolis, Minn.; and one daughter, Terri Hart of Marion; three brothers and four sisters; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Bleuer was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Adelade Anderson Bleuer.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 19 at Myers Funeral Home.

August 16, 2012

Johnson
Sister Rose Theresa Johnson, 81, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Aug. 10, 2012 at Mount Saint Joseph. She was a native of St. Lawrence.
From 1989-95, Sister Rose Theresa served as parish minister for St. William Parish in Marion, and St. Mark Parish in Eddyville. She was an educator for 38 years in the Diocese of Owensboro and Louisville.
She is survived by four sisters, Rose Karen Johnson of Greenville, Mary Howell of Owensboro, Alma Victoria Higdon of Clarkson and Mary Eveyleen Melton of Cedar Hill, Tenn.; and one brother, Frank Johnson of Evansville, Ind.; nieces and nephews, and the members of her religious community.
Mass was Monday, Aug. 13 at Mount Saint Joseph.
Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory of Owensboro handled all arrangements.
Memorial gifts may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.

Tinsley
James Trice (Jim) Tinsley, 68, of Marion, died Aug.9, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Tinsley is survived by his wife, Linnie M. Chittenden Tinsley; one son, Michael Tinsley of Tennessee; one daughter, Tammy Owens, of Henderson; one step-son, Michael Schaibley of Hazel; one step-daughter, Melissa Agent of Marion; one sister, Barbara Thatch of Lola, Ky.; two step granddaughters, Leana Riley of Marion, and Keeta Schaibley of Puryear, Tenn.; and two step great-grandchildren.
Tinsley was preceded in death by his parents, Trice and Ruth Evelyn Tinsley; one brother and one sister.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 13 at Myers Funeral Home with burial at Good Hope Cemetery in Hampton.

August 9, 2012

Kimbrell
Frances Kay Kimbrell, 69 of Marion died Saturday, Aug. 4 at Shawnee Rose Nursing Home in Eldorado, Ill.
She is survived by one son, William Glenn Kimbrell of Mesa, Ariz; one sister, Ruth Ann Belt of Marion; brothers, Thomas N and Jerry W. Wright, both of Marion; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. "Jim" Kimbrell and parents, Andy L. and Georgia Mae Wright.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11 at Deer Creek Cemetery in Marion.

Thomas
Ann Thomas, 62, of Marion died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Marion General Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Thomas of Marion; two sons, Zach Thomas and Chad Thomas and wife Ashley, both of Marion; one brother, Joe Heady of Marion; one sister, Linda Davis of Marion and one grandson, Ethan Thomas of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvey and Verna Heady; and one brother, Ben Heady.
Services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Rosebud Cemetery.

Farmer
Emma Azalee Farmer, 88, of Boaz died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She is survived by four sons; Kevin Strawser of Boaz, Keith Strawser of Paducah, Brian Strawser of Paducah and Robert Strawser of Heyworth, Ill.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Boyd Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Ivy
Jeffrey Ray Ivy, 51, of Burna died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by his step-mother, Doris Ivy of Marion; three brothers, Jimmy Ivy of Henderson, Keith Hughes of Cadiz, and Jerry Hughes of Fulton; one uncle, Gary Ivy of Illinois. and one aunt, Janice Ivy of Salem.
Funeral services were Friday, August 3 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Danny Starrick officiating. Burial followed in Mapleview Cemetery.

Hardin
Roland Lee Hardin, 91, of Salem, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Hardin fought in World War II while serving in the U.S. Army. He fought in Sicily, Italy and Africa, and was awarded a Purple Heart, six Bronze Stars and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
Hardin is survived by one son, Gareth Hardin and wife Dulcie of Marion; two grandchildren, Matthew Hardin and wife Amy of Marion; and David Hardin and wife Kristen of Springhill, Tenn.; and three great-grandchildren, Layla, Lucas and Gavin Hardin.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary G. Hardin; three brothers, Durward, Glenn and Louis Hardin; one great-grandson, Andrew Lee Hardin; and his parents, Percy Hayden and Emma Slayden Hardin.
Funeral services are Thursday, Aug. 9 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. John East officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, p.o. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
And condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com

Robinson
Trystan Shane Robinson, six month old son of Shane and Heather Robinson of Hampton, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Kosair’s Children’s Hospital in Louisville.
Trystan is survived by his parents; one brother, Tanner Ladd Robinson; paternal grandmother, Sue Robinson of Hampton; maternal grandparents, Roger and Debbie Hearod of Eddyville; two aunts, Jodi Harris and her son Keeton of Clarksville, Tenn, Tiffany Hearod of Eddyville; and one uncle, Shawn Hearod of Eddyville.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Kate Madison Hearod and his paternal grandfather, Tommy Ladd Robinson.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 4 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial followed in Hampton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Children’s Hospital Foundation, 234 E. Gray St., Suite 450 Louisville, KY 40202.

August 2, 2012

Casper
Norma J. Casper, 84, of Cave In Rock died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, Ill.
She is survived by one son, Denny Clevenger of Cave In Rock; three sisters, Phyllis Richards of Eddyville; Earlene Fields of Elizabethtown, Ill., and Delorse Frey of Copperwood, Ariz.; three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Eva Bainbridge; one brother and one sister.
Services were Wednesday, Aug. 1 at Potters Church at Cave in Rock with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Barciszewski
Julia Theresa Barciszewski, 97, of Marion died Friday, July 27 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a homemaker and member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Sturgis.
Barciszewski is survived by her daughter, Beth Kemp of Marion; sons, Daniel Barciszewski of Barnhart, Mo. and John Barciszewski of Lampe, Mo.; sister, Clara Kiselewski of Sesser, Ill; 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 12 greatgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Anna Gajewski Stanioch; husband, Andrew Barciszewski; one son, one daughter, two brothers, two sisters and one grandson.
A Mass of Christian burial was held Aug. 1 at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Radom, Ill., with burial following in the church cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion handled local arrangements.

Sliger
Alfred Ray Sliger, 77, of Marion died Saturday July 28, 2012 at his home in Marion. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Sliger of Marion; sons, Nicholas John and wife Tammy Sliger of Galien, Mich., and George Anthony and wife Terri Sliger of Valparaiso, Ind.; sisters, Faye Duggan of Oakland, Tenn., Kay Glore and Roberta Cash both of Marion; brother, Kenneth Sliger of Smyrna, Tenn.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Mansel and Gladys Estelle Sliger; two brothers and four sisters.
Services were Wednesday August 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hope Lodge, 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tenn. 37203.

Quertermous
L.G. Quertermous, 87, of Marion died Saturday July 28, 2012 at his home in Marion. He was of the Baptist faith and a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his son, Danny Quertermous of Marion; daughter, Judy Jones of Marion; step son, Jackie Moore of Marion; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; parents, Guthrie and Alice Quertermous and one brother.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
Military rites will be given at the cemetery.

July 26, 2012

West
Loretta West, 79, of Marion died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
West was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Thomas West of Marion; daughter, Ann Clark of Henderson; three sons, Sonny West, Wayne West and Greg West, all of Marion; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Annie Maraman Blackwell.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 25 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with burial in the Rosebud Cemetery.

Kirk
Maurie Houston Kirk, 90, of Crayne died Thursday, July 19, 2012. Kirk was a retired Chrysler employee, a farmer, an election clerk, a member of the Crayne Community Church, and a combat veteran of World War II who received both the Purple Heart and the Silver Star.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Kirk; two children, John and wife Patricia Kirk and Mauri Renee and husband Robin Eady, and four grandchildren, Matthew Systo, Mauri Systo, Sam Kirk and Rachel Kirk.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Allie and Vera Kirk of Crayne; and a grandson, John B. Kirk.
Services were held at Myers Funeral Home Monday, July 23. Interment followed at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Perryman
Nell Perryman, 84, of Marion died July 17, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a homemaker and a member of Crayne Presbyterian Church.
Perryman is survived by her husband, Oliver Perryman of Marion; daughter, Jan Perryman of Evansville, Ind; sons, Joe Perryman of Lake Station, Ind., and Jon Perryman of Evansville, Ind.; a sister, Betty Sue Clayton of Evansville, Ind.; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Narlene Stallion Boyd.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 20, 2012 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with burial in the Crayne Cemetery.

Lynn

J.W. Lynn, 80, of Owensboro died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the V.A. Nursing Home in Hanson as a result of Alzheimers Disease. He was born in 1932 in Sheridan to the late Ollie and Della Gerding Lynn. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and retired after 30 years from Alcoa Aluminum in Newburgh, Ind. He was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris Gennell Hodge Lynn; two children, Sandra Lynn Workman of Nashville, Tenn., and Randall and wife Carolyn Lynn of Owensboro; four grandchildren; Alexandria Lynn of Lexington, Preston Lynn and Matthew Lynn of Owensboro and Jessica Workman of Nashville; two step grandsons; Ryan and wife Heidi Davis and Adam and wife Amanda Davis and three step great-grandchildren; a sister, LaVina Jones of Big Sandy, Tenn., several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters; Anna May Case and Phyllis Ray Higgins.
Services were Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial was at Deer Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Crittenden County. The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to the Western KY Veterans Center.
Roberts
Leonard E. "Jim" Roberts, 89, of Marion died at his home Monday, July 16, 2012. He was a World War II veteran and participated in the Battle Of The Bulge and liberation of the Broken Wall Concentration Camp. He was also a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Roberts is survived by two sisters; Virginia L. Swager of Murray, and Blondell Behreadt of Henderson; and three grandchildren.
Roberts was preceded in death by his parents, George and Allean Roberts; son, Harlan Roberts; two brothers, Glen and Austin Roberts; one sister, Corene Brantley; two wives Mary Roberts and Ronella Ordway Roberts.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Shaffer
Anthony “Tony” D. Shaffer of Zanesville, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at The Morrison House Hospice in Zanesville.
He was a retired colonel of the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn A. Richardson of Zanesville, Ohio; four sons, two brothers, Tim Shaffer of Gilbert, S.C., and Tom Shaffer of Worthington, Ohio; his mother, Karen J. Snyder Shaffer of Marion, Ohio, and father, Donald W. Shaffer of Washington, Ill.
Mass and burial were Saturday, July 14, 2012, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Jordan Turano as celebrant. Burial was Monday, July 16, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Zanesville.

July 19, 2012

Bentley
Evelyn “Sis” Bentley, 93, of Marion died June 25, 2012, in Detroit, Michigan.
Bentley was born August 9, 1918 in Salem. She was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Salem. She was devoted to her family. She is survived by two brothers; Otis Moore and James Moore; one sister-in-law; Ernestine Moore, and a host of other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; John Bentley, parents Henry Harrison and Dora Lee Moore; four brothers; Marcus D. Moore, Frank Wayne Moore, Bishop A.T. Moore and William Louis Moore; and one sister, Clara Nell Oates.
Funeral services were at Swanson Funeral Home Monday, July 2, 2012 in Detroit, with internment at Acacia Cemetery in Beverly Hills, Mich.

Orr
J.D. Orr, 90, of Marion died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, was a World War II Army Veteran, former Crittenden County Sherriff and Crittenden County Judge-Executive.
Surviving is his daughter, Cheryl Singleton of Marion; grandsons, Jason and Jarrod Singleton, both of Marion,; great-grandchildren, Cutter and Cash Singleton, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Orr; parents, Finney and Cordia Orr; three sisters and one brother.
Services were Saturday, July 14, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Blackford War Memorial, c/o Gilbert Funeral Home, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Waters
Robert “Bob” Waters Sr., 77, of Marion died Friday, July 13, 2012, in Crittenden County due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Crayne, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a truck driver with Orr Trucking.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Kennedy Waters of Marion; one son, Robert “Bobby” Waters, Jr. of Princeton; three daughters, Ashley Lampley of Ledbetter; Judy Davis of Providence and Amanda Kennedy of Scottsville; two sisters, Larene Croft of Salem and Ruth Rogers of Marion; four grandchildren, Angela, Bambi, Bobby and Ronnie; seven great-grandchildren; Austin, Garrett, Johnny, Gracie, Chandler, Isaac and Ashlyn and his former wife; Mathilde Waters of Gilbertsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin “Buster” Waters and Beulah Lee Dickerson Waters and three brothers, Gene Waters, Thomas Waters and Gary Wayne Waters.
Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home and Crematory handled the arrangements.
Rushing
Dotty Rushing, 56, of Henderson, Ky., died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center in Chicago, Ill.
She is survived by mother; June Connor Rushing of Princeton; one son, Michael Lynch of Marion; two daughters; Christie Phelps Hogan of Henderson and Lacie Lynch Duncan of Marion; eight grandchildren; six brothers; and one sister.
Visitation is from 4 p.m., until 4:45 p.m., Sunday at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. Services begin at 4:45 p.m., Sunday with Rev. Roger Waters officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in Paducah, Ky.

Chipps
Mary Louise Chipps, 72, of Marion died Tuesday morning July 17, 2012 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at Myers Funeral Home.

Berry
Margaret Berry, 89, of Salem, died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She is survived by two sons, Carroll Berry of Salem and James H. “Red” Berry of Marion; one brother, Leroy; three sisters, Dot, Alis, and Ruby; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Berry; her parents, Doris and Agnes Lovell; one daughter, Peggy Ann Eigel, and one sister.
Funeral services were Thursday, July 5, 2012, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery.

Croft
Richard Davis Croft, 87, of Marion died Friday, July 6, 2012 at his home.
He was a member of Union Baptist Church and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was in the U.S. Navy, and fought in World War II, in which he earned four Bronze stars. He served on the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Renshaw.
He is survived by three daughters, Pamela Thornton of Murray, Cheryl Weldon and husband Larry of Bowling Green and Teresa Fritts and husband Larry of Eddyville; one sister, Mary Sills of Salem; five grandchildren, Richard Thornton and wife Christine of Calvert City, Dr. Patrick Thornton of Murray, Stephanie Fritts of Hopkinsville, Kyle Fritts and wife Whitney of Eddyville, and Sheena Hall and husband Tyson of Portland, Tenn.; and one great-grandchild, Laynee Thornton of Calvert City.
Croft was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Zola F. Croft; a son-in-law, Randy Thornton; six brothers; six sisters; and his parents, Alonzo and Mae Newcomb Croft.
Funeral services were Sunday, July 8, 2012, in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial followed in Union Cemetery.

Belt
Phillip M. Belt, 67, of Marion died Monday July 9, 2012 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Peggy, of Marion, and two sisters, Dorothea Hodge and Anna Rae Porter, both of Marion
Belt was preceded in death by his parents, Myles Lee and Dorothea Belt, and a brother, Roy L. Belt .
Funeral Services are at 11 a.m. Friday, July 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-8 tonight (Thursday) at the funeral Home. Burial will be at Hurricane Cemetery.

Hendrix
Edward Earl "Eddie" Hendrix, 60, of Marion died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Benton, Ill. He was an avid musician, United States Post Office rural carrier, member of Repton Baptist Church and Mattoon Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife, Sherry Dawn Hendrix of Marion; son, Robert Earl Hendrix of Caddo Parrish, La; daughter, Tabitha Dawn Riley of Marion; sisters, Barbara Nunn of Missouri, Martha Estes of Bowling Green; Willie Summers of Mayfield; Jo Poindexter and Doris McMican both of Marion; and four grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Cleo and W.C. Hendrix.
Services were Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Repton Cemetery.

Lester
Wilma Elizabeth Lester, 89, of Marion, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at her son’s home.
She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Calvert City.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Lester of Marion; one sister, Pauline Talley of Smithland; nine grandchildren, Belinda Welch, Jeff Lester, Beth Belt, Dawn Beckner, Christy Beckner, Jessica McCord, Susan Lee, Ricky Patterson and Ed Patterson; 25 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters; one brother; and her parents, W.M. and Ora Adkison Marrs.
Funeral services were Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors, with the Bro. John Dunn and Bro. Bill Talley officiating.
Burial followed in Hampton Cemetery.
McCain
James McCain, 85, of Marion died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Pembroke Nursing and Rehab in Pembroke, Ky.
He is survived by his sister, Jonell Bruton of Indianapolis, Ind; two nieces and three nephews.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Evelyn McCain; parents John Howard and Roslyn McCain; two brothers and one sister.
Services were Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Reed
Herman Douglas Reed, 81 of Marion died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Reed was a retired farmer and U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Reed of Marion; daughters, Kathy Austin of Xenia, Ohio, Shelia Barnes of Lola, and Margie Hamilton of Marion; a sister, Elizabeth Jackson of Marion; eight grandchildren, 13-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jewel Belt Reed; daughters, Karla Curnel, Lynda Hart, and Debbie Thurby; son, James William Reed; brothers, Clifton Reed and Thomas William Reed and one sister, Mary Lois Reed.
Funeral services were Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Tinsley
Don Tinsley, 81 of Marion died Monday, July 9, 2012 at the West Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.
Tinsley was the retired superintendent of Marion water, sewer and maintenance and a Korean War Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife; Wanda Tinsley; sons, Jeff Tinsley and B.J. Tinsley and daughter Debra Tinsley, all of Marion; a sister, Ilene Jones, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Maggie Hooten Tinsley, and a son, Donald Keith Tinsley.
Graveside funeral services were Tuesday at Whites Chapel Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whites Chapel Cemetery Fund.

Davidson
Ronald M. Davidson, 65, of Marion, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at his home.
Davidson is survived by one brother, Randy Davidson of Paducah.
Davidson was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Maggie Davidson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Friends may call July 12 from 10 a.m., until service time at 1 p.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mapleview Cemetery.

July 5, 2012

Bushue
Darold “Tex” Bushue, 75, of Fredonia, formerly of Mason, Ky., died on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Regional Medical Center, Madisonville.
Bushue was born Jan. 21, 1937 in Effingham County, Ill., the son of Leo S. and Gertrude B. “Macklin” Bushue. He married Sharon Brockett Bushue. She preceded him in death. He then married Sandy Rockenbach. She survives.
He retired from Dow Chemical.
Surviving are his wife, Sandy Bushue of Fredonia; sons, Brian and wife, Audra, Lester Bushue of Godley and Kenneth Bushue; sister, Emma DeHaven of Ellensburg, Wash.; and six grandchildren, Aaren Dillon, Ellen Bushue, Emily Bushue, Ryan Bushue and Brandon and Mia Billings.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Daron; brothers, Bill, Virgil, Charles, Ralph and James Bushue; and sister, Dorothy Guenther.
Funeral services were held Friday at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, Ill.

Dennan
Ray Dennan, Jr., 87 of Ledbetter, formerly of Marion, died on July 1, 2012 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.
Mr. Drennan was a retired coal miner, with 26 years underground, and a farmer. He was a decorated World War II Army veteran, serving as a Sharpshooter in the European Theater. He was a 60-year member of the Shady Grove Masonic Lodge; a member of the United Mine Workers of America; and a member of the Smithland First Baptist Church.
Surviving are three stepsons, Daryl Dickerson of Ledbetter, Kendal Dickerson of Covington, KY and Lynn Dickerson of Ledbetter; one stepdaughter, Delores Hensley of Ledbetter; one brother, Wendell Drennan of Evansville, Ind; nine grandchildren, Tammy Cummins, Clara Reba Redfern, Thomas Ray Dickerson, Erica Rae Rapp, Nina Kijinski, Michael Dickerson, David Dickerson. Megan Buckner, and Robert Weatherford; 12 great grandchildren; one niece; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by one stepson, Clay Dickerson. His parents were Raymond and Lera Drennan.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland. Burial with military honors at Sugar Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County will follow.

Doyle
David Lee Doyle, 69, of Marion, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at his home. He was a member of the masons, a 32nd Degree Shriner, and a member of the local 597 Union.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Doyle of Marion; one son, David Curtis and wife Charlene Doyle of Marion; one daughter, Lisa Doyle and special friend Joe Mccraw of Salem; two sisters, Maratha Fay Cooper, Patricia and Gene Tharp; one brother, Kenneth and Kim Doyle; three grandsons.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis David and Bestie Lee Doyle.
Funeral services were Monday at 10 a.m, at the Chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at the Doyle’s Family Cemetery.

McCain

James McCain, 85, of Marion, KY died Wednesday at Pembroke Nursing and Rehab in Pembroke, KY.
He is survived by his sister, Jonell Bruton of Indianapolis, IN; two nieces and three nephews.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Evelyn McCain, parents, John Howard and Roslyn McCain; 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Services are scheduled for 11 AM Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 9 AM until service time Sunday at the funeral home.

Pine
Neta Mae Pine, 82, of Marion. died Wednesday June 27, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital. Pine is survived by three sons; Jim and wife Elaine Belt of Hobart Ind, Emil Garrett and wife Alicia Belt of Wanatah, Ind. and Jerry B. and wife Diane Pine of Hammond, Ind. one sister Naoma and husband Doyle Jennings of Marion; nine grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Pine is preceeded in death by her parents Hughey and Cleo Hodge, two husbands James Belt and Walter Pine; and one son, Ed Pine.
Funeral services were held Saturday June 30, 2012 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery.

June 29, 2012

Brown
Brenda Margaret Brown, 62, of Price, Utah died Thursday. She was a member of the Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Gill Steven Brown, of Harlan; 3 daughters, Angela Springer of Price, Utah, Wendy Tripp of Barnesville, Ohio, Susan Kaprilian of Chicago, IL; 2 sons, Scott Brown of Boulder, CO and Frankie Sorrells of Nortonville, Ky.; 3 sisters, Lisa Hicks of Horse Branch,Ky., Rita Griggs of Mayfield, and Jenny Burch of Bowling Green, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Juanita Fulton and a brother Mike Fulton.

June 28, 2012

Alvis, 100
Mary J. Alvis, 100, of Marion died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
She was a homemaker.
Alvis was preceeded in death by her parents, James and Flossie Farmer Hughes; husband, William Alvis; sons, Gene Paul Alvis and Donald Ray Alvis; one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by two sons, James Alvis of Calvert City and George Alvis of Uniontown; eight grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.

Richards
Edith Richards, 95, of Dalton, died at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
She was born on Dec. 3, 1916 in Dalton to the late George W. Richards and Ruby Neisz Richards. She was a retired school teacher at Dalton Elementary. She was a member of Hopkins County Retired Teachers Association and a member of Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in Dalton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Richards Daves and Grace Richards; two brothers, Zack Richards and John Richards; and two nephews, James Daves and Keith Daves.
She is survived by three nieces, Ann and husband Chris Daves Martin of Oregon, Ill., Eva and husband Bob Daves Tucker of Dalton, and Karen and husband Greg Richards Maddux of Marion; her sister-in-law, Algie Richards of Marion; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Richardson
Martha E. Richardson, 84, of Paducah, formerly of Marion, died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was born in Marion and was retired from Moore Business Forms. She was a member of the former Salem Christian Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Bishop and husband Tommy of Paducah; grandson, Kevin May of St. Joseph, Ill.; great-grandchildren, Karina May of Paducah, Devin May and Derrick May, both of Dawson Springs; niece, Charlotte Bean of Clinton, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lamont Richardson; sister, Lois Edna Hunt; and a brother, Norman Gass. Her parents were Earl and Beulah Asbridge Gass.

June 14, 2012

Hayden
William Wayne “Billy” Hayden, 71, of Salem died Friday, June 1, 2012 at Paducah Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Paducah.
He was the son of Fred and Pearl Hayden George.
He graduated from Livingston Central High School and Murray State University obtaining a bachelor’s degree in music education. Hayden was also a teacher in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky. He also taught private piano and organ classes. His hobbies were genealogical research, musical activities and culinary arts. He was the principal organist at the Matlock Memorial Christian Church for many years. Hayden belonged to Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity, Salem Masonic Lodge #81 and Vera Chapter #82 Order of the Eastern Star in which he served as Worthy Patron. He was a member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Paducah.
Surviving are two half sisters, Linda Lou Lovell of Thousand Palms, Calif., and Marilyn Don Long of Salem; a half brother, Thomas George of Calvert City, and two nephews, James Thomas Cochran of Reno, Nev., and Richard Thomas Watson of Burna.
He was preceded in death by three half brothers, two half sisters, and a nephew, John Randall Cochran.
Services were Thursday, June 7 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Father Greg Trawick officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Davidson
Glen “Ace” Davidson, 74, of Marion died Friday, June 8, 2012 at his home.
Surviving are three children, Julie Wright, Barry Davidson and Chris Davidson, all of Marion; a brother, Ted Davidson of Riverside, Calif.; a sister, Betty Coleman of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Acie and Verna Davidson; his wife, Marcia Davidson; two sisters, Sue Millikan and Helen Nunn; and a nephew, Danny Nunn.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305.
Crawford
Donald R. Crawford, 89, of Burna died Friday, June 8, 2012 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center.
Surviving are three sons, Harold Gene Crawford of Burna; Robert L. “Rickey” Crawford of Salem; Steve C. Crawford of Centerville, Mo.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margarette Marie Crawford; a son, Randy Dale Crawford; a daughter, Shelia Young; and eight brothers and sisters.
Services were Monday at the Chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was at Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery.

Moore
Frank Wayne “Buster” Moore, 96, of Marion died Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Salem.
Surviving are his daughter, Dia Dora Stennett of Louisville; grandchildren, Erik, Chardonay, Terriona and Journey Stennett, all of Louisville; brothers, James and Otis Moore, both of Detroit, Mich., and a sister, Evelyn Bentley of Detroit.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Henry Harrison and Dora Moore; brothers, William Louis, Bishop Allie T. and Marcus Dee Moore and a sister, Clara Nell Oats.
Services were Wednesday, June 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Lewis Cemetery.

June 6, 2012

LaRue
William Douglas “Pete” LaRue Jr., 70, of Salem died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Salem Baptist Church for over 55 years and Sunday School Secretary for over 20 years. He was a member of the Kentucky National Guard for eight years, as well as being an avid ham radio operator. He helped manage West End Service Station and Grocery after his retirement from the State of Kentucky Department of Engineers.
Surviving are his brother, Eric LaRue and his wife Darlene of Salem; a niece, Mary Beth Pyle and her husband Bill of Hopkinsville; a great-niece, Breann June Pyle of Hopkinsville and an uncle, Dan LaRue of Mayfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Douglas LaRue Sr. and Loretta Metcalf LaRue.
Funeral services were Saturday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. John East officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Ricketts
Former Crittenden County school superintendent Zeb Ricketts Jr., 83, of Glasgow died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Barren County Health Care.
He was born in Sulvan, W.Vir.; was a school teacher and school administrator in the Caverna, Glasgow, Barren, Hart and Crittenden County school systems. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Glasgow Baptist Church where he was a deacon, Sunday school teacher and former choir member.
Surviving are his wife: Maxine Hammett Ricketts; two daughters: Suzanne Sidebottom and husband Steve of Munfordville, Ky.; Angie McCoy and husband Cavey of Glasgow; four grandchildren: Mark Sidebottom and wife Kristina of Horse Cave, Erin Dennis and husband Mack of Durham, N.C., and Will and Charley McCoy of Glasgow; four great-grandchildren: Kyla, Maci and Jessa Sidebottom and Liam Dennis; and a brother, Bill Ricketts of Kingston, Tenn.
Funeral services were May 31 at the A.F. Crow and Son Funeral Home in Glasgow. Burial was at the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.

Jones
R.W. “Bill” Jones, 90, of Eddyville died Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton.
He was a self-employed farmer and attended Heartland Worship Center in Paducah.
Surviving are a son, Gary Jones of Duluth, Minn.; a daughter, Cherri Cunningham and her husband, Jimmie, of Princeton; five grandchildren, Audrey (Andrew) Finney, Kelsey (Ryan) Jones-Casey, Karis Jones, Isaak Jones, Eleanor Jones; three great-grandchildren, Barrett Finney, Bryson Finney, Bauer Finney; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Jones of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Pauline Anna Griffith Jones, and a granddaughter, Sallie Jones. His parents were Clyde Terry Jones and Auda Mae Beck Jones.
Services were Monday, June 4 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Johnny Sams officiating. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Princeton.
Memorials may be made to Gideon's International, c/o David Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Road, Princeton, KY 42445.

Crider
Charles “Pepsi” Crider 69, of Marion died Tuesday, June 4, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Charlie Crider of Marion and two daughters, Glynis Beth Millikan and Toni James, both of Marion; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Wallace and Edna Crider, and a brother, Wallace Crider Jr.
Graveside services were Wednesday, June 6 at Crayne Cemetery.

May 31, 2012

Plunkett
Willie Ray Plunkett, 72, of Marion died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at his home.
Surviving are his wife; 12 children; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister.
Memorial services are at 3 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is from 2 p.m., until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Farmer
Rosemary Farmer, 78, of Marion died Friday, May 25, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Kay McWorthy of Sturgis, Donna Parker of Marion, Rena Burleson of Sturgis and Patty Bowling of Greenville; a son, Jimmy Lindsey of Fulton; a brother, Leslie Campbell of Morganfield; 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Farmer; a son, Tommy Lindsey; a daughter, Marylan Trail; parents, Elijah and Maddie Campbell; three sisters; and three brothers.
Services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Sarazen
Lola M. Sarazen, 94, died May 22, 2012 at Kindred Care in Fort Wayne, Ind.
She was born in Huntertown, Ind., and worked as a salesperson at Murphy's for 24 years before retiring in 1977. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality.
Surviving are her sons, Joseph and wife Cora Sarazen and Richard D. and wife Gwen Sarazen, both of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Betty Lou Holeman of Marion; a sister, Goldie M. Bodigon of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Sarazen was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Joseph O. Sarazen; daughters Mary Ann Carpenter and Virginia Fink; brothers Donald Lamley, Elmer Lamley, Alford Lamley and William “Curley: Lamley; and a sister, Violet Betts.
Funeral services were May 30 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home with burial in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne.
Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund. Online condolences may be left at www.mccombandsons.com.

Sisco
Lana Sisco, 57, of Marion died Sunday at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Life In Christ Church.
Surviving are her husband, Don Sisco of Marion; son, Matthew Don Sisco of Elizabethtown; brothers, Douglas Woodall of Kuttawa, Johnny Woodall of Carrsville, Larry Woodall of Eddyville, Morris Woodall of Marion and Clinton Woodall of Kuttawa; and a sister, Linda Gilland of Fredonia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston and Willine Oliver.
Services are at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Rice
John Ira Rice, 61, of Marion died Monday at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Cheryl Rice of Marion; a daughter, Joni Bocianoski of Owensboro; a son, Johnny Rice of Owensboro; step-daughter, Kristi Lynch of Marion; step-son, David Howell of Marion; brothers, Robert and Bobby Rice, both of Eldorado, Ill.; a sister, Clarice Fletcher of Galatia, Ill.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosa Rice; a brother and a sister.
Services are at 11 a.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Hurricane Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

May 24, 2012

Rushing
Pauline L. Rushing, 87, of Marion died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
Surviving are her daughters, Dolores Lemmond of Sevierville, Tenn.; Paulette Myers of Crayne and Madonna Smith of Kuttawa; a son, Wilson Rushing of Paducah; a brother, Al Winters of Crayne; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlon Rushing, a brother and a sister. Her parents were Alfred Thomas and Gladys Wheeler Winters.
Services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Crayne Cemetery.

Smith
Former Tiline Postmaster R.H. “Johnnie” Smith, 87, of Smithland died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was the Tiline postmaster for 42 years, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, past vice-president of Bank of Livingston County, and a 67-year Mason of the Smithland Lodge 138.
Surviving are a daughter, Pam Simmons of Smithland; a sister, Isabelle Thompson of Louisville; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Varnell Crawford Smith, and a brother. His parents were Raleigh Smith Sr. and Iva Clarke Smith.
Services were Tuesday at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Andrew Sexton and Rev. Rodney Cude officiating. Burial was at Tiline Cemetery.
Martin
Former Dycusburg grocer Billy J. Martin, 78, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
He operated Martin’s Grocery in Dycusburg and was a member of Glenn’s Chapel Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Lacy Martin of Dycusburg; three sons, Billy Joe Martin Jr., Tommy Martin and David Lee Martin, all of Dycusburg; a daughter, Linda Diane Martin of Dycusburg; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Martin of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, J.C. Martin, and a sister, Wanda Smith. His parents were Cluke and Nellie Grimes Martin.
Services were Tuesday at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville with the Rev. Dean Weber and Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.

Polk
Angelia Fletcher Polk, 33, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Marion, died May 10, 2012 in Texas.
She was born in St. Louis, Mo., and moved to Marion in 1992. She graduated from Crittenden County High School in 1997.
Surviving are her husband, Myrle K. Polk of Killeen; parents, Charles Edward Fletcher Jr. and Mary Lou Fletcher of St. Louis; three children; two sisters, Marcia Wardwell of Imperial, Mo., and Christina Gassner of Ballwin, Mo.
Services are Saturday at Curby Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Children of Fallen Soldiers, 20532 El Toro Rd., Suite 311, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.

May 17, 2012

Travis
Marilyn Ann Travis, 68, of Marion died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her home.
She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Jerry “Bud” Travis of Marion; daughter, LeAnn Blazina of Marion; son, Rodney Travis of Fort Carson, Colo.; father, Kenneth Drennan of Marion; sister, Madeline Henderson of Marion; three grandchildren, Travis and Caden Blazina and Elijah Travis all of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Drennan; a sister, Marcia Davidson; and a brother, Kenneth Carlton Drennan.
Services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Price
Frances Nell Price, 84, of Marion died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a real estate broker and member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are three cousins, Linda Tabor, Maurice H. Kirk and Robert Jenkins, all of Marion; three nieces; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gulford and Isabelle Kirk Paris.
The funeral was Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Evans
Carrie Marie Evans, 68, of Glenmora, La., died Friday, April 20.
Surviving are her husband, Edward Evans; three sons, Nyah Evans and wife Ally of Paris, Tenn., Henry C. Evans and his wife Ann of Boyce, La., and Matthew J. Evans and his wife Sonya of Oakdale, La.; two daughters, Donna Lewis and husband Larry of Glenmora, La., and Serena Marie Evans and her husband Mike of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Tommy Belt of Henderson and Billy Belt of Marion; a sister, Betty Maxine Sutton of Marion; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were April 22 at the Rush Chapel in Glenmora. Burial was at Butters Cemetery.

May 10, 2012

Taylor
Georgia Patmor Taylor, 89, of Salem died at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, May 3, 2012, after suffering with polymylgia rheumatic for 12 years and for several years with congestive heart failure.
She was a member of Salem Baptist Church for 71 years.
She is survived by a son, Dr. Pat Taylor and wife, Judy, of Bolivar, Mo.; two granddaughters, Marijo Taylor Gronewold and husband, Tom of Chicago, Ill., and Dr. Charla Taylor Austermann and husband, Dr. Adam Austermann and two great-grandsons, Drew Charles Austermann and Luke Taylor Austermann, all of St. Louis, Mo.; and a sister, Edna Stallion of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Charles “Sug” Taylor; her parents, Liston Patmor and Grace Turner Patmor; and a sister, Katherine Love.
Funeral services were Monday at Salem Baptist Church with the Dr. Lee James officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Travis
Marilyn Travis, 68, of Marion died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her home.
Arrangements were incomplete at press time. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Easley
Phillip Keith Easley, 71, of Tolu died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home.
He was a sharpshooter and a member of the military police while in the U.S. Army, and was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Anna Easley; a daughter, Laura Bergeron of New Orleans, La.; a step-daughter, D’Anna Sallin of Marion; a step-son, Steven Browning of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; two brothers, Larry Easley of Tolu and Noble Easley of Marion; three sisters, Maggie Sue Ames of Zionsville, Ind., Jerilyn May of Marion and Danielle Franklin of Princeton; five grandchildren, Megan, Brooke, Shane, Fallon and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Bruce Easley; and his parents, Hobson Woody and Virginia Alice Hughes Easley.
Funeral services were Saturday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Selby Coomer and Rev. Jim Porter officiating. Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hurricane Youth Camp, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

May 3, 2012

Hughes
Roger Dale Hughes, 68, of Marion died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his home.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, Kentucky Colonel and member and Sunday school superintendent at Unity General Baptist Church in Crayne.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Hughes of Marion; daughters, Rachelle McNeely of Sebree, Renee Hurley of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Teresa Baird of Marion, Carrie Burnett of Mayfield, Lisa Hughes of Marion and Amy Hutchison of Benton; sisters, Peggy Sherman of Evansville, Ind., and Patty Wheeler of Marion; and 19 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennett and Sylva Hughes; a son; and two daughters.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Stinnett
Rev. Marlin “Mark” Stinnett, 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio died April 24, 2012.
Surviving are his wife Brenda; four daughters, Debbie Siekberet and husband Jim, Lisa Taylor and husband Raymond; Kimberly Bostick and husband Shayne, and Jennifer Stinnett; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Butler of Marion and Linda Hastings of Calvert City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruby Stinnett; two brothers, Clifton and Bob, and wife Clara Stinnett.
Over the years, he pastored churches in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia and Florida.
Funeral services and burial were Monday at Milford, Ohio.

April 26, 2012

Adams
Charles Eugene Adams, 77, of Marion died Wednesday, April 19, 2012 at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and owned and operated Adams Logging.
Adams is survived by his wife, Edna Adams; one sister, Bonnie Dulin of Phoenix, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Pamela Kirk and Rebecca Adams, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Danny Adams; one sister, four brothers; and his parents, Charles and Ruby Ferrell Adams.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial was in White’s Chapel Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Hamilton
Myra Guess Hamilton, 90, a lifelong resident of Tolu died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
She was of the Presbyterian faith.
Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy and husband Murray Lancer of Charleston, S.C., and one grandson, Brett and wife Amy Lancer of Aiken, S.C.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Hamilton; one son, Charles Keith Hamilton; three sisters, Frances Guess Lucas, Martha Guess Hamilton and Helen Guess Watson; two brothers, Robert Terry Guess and John Witherspoon Guess; and her parents, John M. and Lena Terry Guess.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Hurricane Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 9 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tolu Community Center; Crittenden County Senior Center’s Home-Delivered Meals, 210 N. Walker St., Marion, KY 42064 or Tolu Fire Department, 6367 S.R. 135, Marion, KY 42064.

Paris
Dora Dean Paris, 78, of Salem, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her home.
She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Paris is survived by one daughter, Sandy Sisco of Burna; two sons, Gary Paris of Salem and Donnie Paris of Iowa; one sister, Teana Harshaw of Las Vegas, Nev.; a niece, Bonnie Hunter of Salem; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jamie Sisco and Cody Paris; a sister; and her parents, Ernest and Lucy Hardin Guess.
Graveside memorial services were Saturday at Loveless Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Driver officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Curless
Ann Berry Curless, 87, of Morganfield, formerly of Mattoon, died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Morganfield.
She was a member of St. William Catholic Church in Marion and St. Ann's Catholic Church in Morganfield.
Curless is survived by four daughters, Alice and husband Joseph Blazina, Lee Ann Carlson, Barbara and husband Richard Lehecka and Rosemary and husband Kenny Trowbridge; one son, Lester and wife Carolyn Curless; one sister, Millie Lautermilch; one brother, Danny DiFoggio; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rocco and Lena DiFoggio; four brothers, Leonard DiFoggio, Anthony DiFoggio, Julio DiFoggio and Paul DiFoggio; one sister, Lucy DiFoggio; and husbands, Thurman Lee Berry and Lester Curless.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father Gerald Baker officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield. Visitation was at 8 p.m., Wednesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield and from 9 a.m., until service time today at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to John Paul II Catholic School.

Hunt
Malcolm E. Hunt, 76, of Marion, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion.
He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge No. 256, a Veteran of the United States Army and board member of Fohs Hall, Inc.
Hunt is survived by his wife, Geraldine Hunt of Marion; one daughter, Terri Elaine and husband Shelby Shewcraft of Marion; one son, Michael and wife Pamela Hunt of Newburgh, Ind.; two brothers, Harold Ray and wife Bessie Hunt and Orman Glen Hunt, all of Marion; five grandchildren, Tessa and Alivia Shewcraft, both of Marion, Shey Shewcraft of Paducah, and Lauren and Logan Hunt of Newburgh; and one great-grandchild, Elijah Shewcraft of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmer Jackson and Erna Golda Hunt; and two brothers, Duane Hunt and Charles Hunt, Sr.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery, The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home.
Masonic rites will be given at 7 p.m., today at the funeral home and military rites will be given at the cemetery on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fohs Hall, Inc, P.O. Box 1, Marion, KY 42064.

April 19, 2012

Workman
Sidney Dean Workman, 77, of Marion died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Workman is survived by his wife, Birdie Workman of Marion; a son, Kevin Workman of Madisonville; two daughters, Judy Murphy of Calvert City and Diane Wheeler of Marion; one brother, Ted Workman of Marion; three sisters, Nancy Byarley, Pearl Byarley and Betty Belt, all of Marion; and three grandchildren, Cody Fox of Benton; Kasey Hale of Marion and Katrease Hale of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Leona Johnson Workman; and one brother, Lyle Workman.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Lawson
Relma Lee Wood Lawson, 84, of Symsonia, formerly of Crittenden County, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at her residence.
She was the former owner of Cochran's Hardware in Marion and a member of Symsonia Methodist Church.
Lawson is survived by her husband, Frank L. Lawson of Symsonia; two daughters, Donna and husband Mike McDaniel of Benton, Dorothy and husband Roger Hughes of Marion; seven grandchildren, Rachelle McNeely of Marion, Renee Hurley of Nashville, Tenn., Carrie Burnette of Mayfield, Lisa Hughes of Marion, Teresa Baird of Marion, Amy Hutchison of Benton, Ashlee McDaniel of Paducah; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Dorothy Ruth Styers Wood, and one sister, Norma Jo Wood.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at Collier Funeral Chapel in Benton with Rev. Ed Clement and Rev. Mark Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Clarks River Cemetery in Symsonia. Visitation will be held between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Gideons International, Marshall County Camp, P.O. Box 206, Benton, KY 42025.

Elliot
Lillian Yates Elliot, 87, of Hertford, N.C., a native of Crittenden County, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton, N.C.
She was a retired secretary in the school bus maintenance department of the Perquimans County school system in North Carolina. She was a member of Hertford Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School and had served as a G.A. leader.
Elliot is survived by two daughters, Patsy Elliot Miller of Hertford and Barbara Elliot Rupolo of Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Sylvia Martin of Evansville, Ind.; two grandsons, John Morgan and A.J. and wife Katie Miller; one granddaughter, Nicole M. and husband Charles Elliot; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Curry Elliot and Ava Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Silas Andrew and Mary Susie George Yates; her husband, William O. "Red" Elliot; two sons-in-law, Archie Miller and James Rupolo; three sisters, Mary Wheeler, Naomi Eskew and Reba Young; and one brother Ivan Yates.
Funeral services were April 9 in the Miller and Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel in Hertford with Rev. Greg Clark officiation. A private burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery in Perquimans County.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the building fund of Hertford Baptist Church, 124 W. Market St., Hertford, N.C., 27944, or to one's favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

Hines
Linda T. Hines, 79, of Salem died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
She is survived by two sons, Jerry L. Phelps of Salem and David Wayne Phelps of Benton; one brother, Bob Thweatt of Arizona; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Hines was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Gene Hines; one daughter, Felicia Gail Butler; one brother, Carter Brouds; and her parents, Ray T. Thweatt and Beulah Morgan Thweatt.
Funeral services were Saturday at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton with Bro. Terry Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in the Sharpe Cemetery.

Bates
Sybrena Kay Bates, 48, of Marion died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at her home in Marion.
She was a member of Marion Church of God.
Bates is survived by her husband, Robert Bates of Marion; two daughters, Channa Woodall of Murray and Rochelle Walton of Marion; one son, Bobby Bates of Marion; her mother, Linda Schochler of Marion; two stepdaughters, Toni Yarbrough and April Timms, both of Arkansas; one sister, Lowrie Yarbrough of Texas; two brothers, Bobby Patton, Jr., and Gilbert Patton, both of Marion; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Patton.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Family of Sybrena Bates, 419 W. Elm St., Marion, KY 42064.

Bozeman
Dell Bozeman, 93, of Alrington, Texas, a native of Dycusburg, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
She is survived by one daughter, Diana and husband Ralph; one granddaughter, Shawn and husband Tim; one grandson, Ray and wife Mindy; two great-granddaughters; Caitlyn and Taylor; one great-great-grandson, Cohen Ray; and a number of friends and extended family members in Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama and Texas.
Bozeman was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Bozeman; her mother and father; and brothers and sisters.
Private funeral services for Bozeman were Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington.

April 12, 2012

Lasher
Patsie Virginia Lasher, 85, of Hampton, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a homemaker and member of Hampton United Methodist Church.
Lasher is survived by two daughters, Lois and husband Jim Middleton of Venice, Fla., and Joy and husband Doug Slayden of Lola; four sons, Chris and wife Sherry Lasher and Anthony and wife Vickie Lasher, all of Hampton, Michael Lasher of Paducah and Kevin and wife Elaine Lasher of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; one sister, Donna McKendree of Benton; 11 grandchildren, Sukii Kolinski of Greeley, Colo., Joya Shonee Lesh of Westminister, Colo., Jennifer Clark of Shreveport, La., Kristina Crawford of Scottsdale, Ariz., Alizabeth Chittenden, Wesley Lasher and Sydney Lasher, all of Hampton, Rebecca Slayden and Crystal Robin Hurst, both of Ledbetter, Alex and Jodi Lasher of Cape Girardeau; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Wendell Lasher; three sisters, Louise Cates, Elsie Clark and Isabelle McGregor; two brothers, Mason Walton and Carl Walton; and her parents, Pat V. and Belle McKinney Walton.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with pastors Mike Birk and Mike Atkins officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hampton Cemetery Fund, Hampton, KY 42047.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Curry
Christy Lee Curry, 27, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She is survived by one daughter, Demi York of Eddyville; one son, Austin Curry of Illinois; one brother, William "Monroe" Todd of Marion; and three sisters, Elizabeth Ledbetter, Angela Vaughn and Beverly Todd, all of Harrisburg, Ill.
Curry was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mary Curry.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Whites Chapel Church with interment in Love Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Curnel
Karla Jo Curnel, 50, of Marion died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
Curnel is survived by her husband, Ricky Curnel; two daughters, Kayla Faughn and Johnna Fitch, both of Marion; one son, Ricky Jo Curnel of Marion; and her parents, Herman and Kathleen Logan Reed of Marion; three sisters, Margie Hamilton of Marion; Kathy Austin of Xenia, Ohio and Shelia Barnes of Lola; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Graveside services were Friday at Mapleview Cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Guill
Dorothy N. Guill, 66, of Marion died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a member of the Shepard's Chapel Ministry.
Guill is survived by her husband of 45 years, Willard Guill of Marion; one daughter, Melissa Guill of Marion; one brother, Charles Sisco of Missouri; one sister, Shirley Dalton of Kevil; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, William T. "Cobby" Sisco, Edward Sisco, Morris Sisco, and Alvie Sisco, Evalean Curnel; and her parents, Roy Ben and Rosa Josephine Waters Sisco.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial will follow in White's Chapel Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
The family requests, that memorial condolences be made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Adams
Ricky Joe Adams, 32, of Marion died Sunday, April 8, 2012 in Welliston, N.D.
He was a member of Seven Springs General Baptist Church.
Adams is survived by his his mother, Dianne Adams of Marion; his father, David Adams of Providence; one brother, Timothy Adams of Marion; two half-brothers, Reese and David Wayne Adams, both of Providence; one step-brother, Timothy David of Dixon; and his grandmother, Mary Jo Adams of Marion.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

Walker
Verna Belle Walker, 64, of Henderson died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
She is survived by her husband, James Robert Walker of Robards; one daughter, Faith Ann and husband Chris Householder of Henderson; two sisters, Hazel Fulks of Harvel, Ill., and Judy Barnes of Marion; and two brothers, John Hunter of Marion, and Presley Hunter of Odessa, Texas.
She was preceded in deathby her parents, Riley and Maudie Hunter, and four brothers.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Tyners Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420.

Stallion
William Carlton “Bill” Stallion, 84, of Marion died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
He was a Purple Heart recipient as a member of the U.S. Army, and was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church and Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256.
Stallion is survived by one son, Steven Wesley Stallion of Marion; one brother, Harold Dean Stallion of Newburg, Ind.; one sister, Nancy Landreth of Marion; two grandchildren, Rebecca Jo Arlington of Knox, Ind., and Jessica Marie Lynn of Marion; two great-grandchildren, Trevor James Arlington and Mason David Arlington, both of Knox.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Stallion; one son, William Gregory Stallion; one brother, Coye Stallion; one sister, Zeltha Stallion; and his parents, William Creed and Mayme Elizabeth Nesbitt Stallion.
Funeral services were Monday at Freedom General Baptist Church with the Bro. John Dunn and Bro. Jakie Brantley officiating. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to, American Heart Association, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

April 5, 2012

Ruschmeyer
John J. Ruschmeyer, 89, of Pekin, Ill., died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Autumn Accolade in rural Green Valley, Ill.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving as a radioman first class. He had worked for the C&IM Railroad and later worked as a millwright out of Carpenters Local 644 in Pekin, retiring in 1986. He had last worked in maintenance for the Pekin Park District, retiring in 2003. Ruschmeyer was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin and a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pekin.
Ruschmeyer is survived by three sons, Frederick and wife Shari Ruschmeyer of Salem, Thomas and wife Karen Ruschmeyer of Pekin and Scott Ruschmeyer of Bartonville, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Tyler and Kyle and wife Joy Ruschmeyer, Megan Ruschmeyer, Patrick Ruschmeyer, Amy Ruschmeyer and Anderson Ruschmeyer; and one great-grandson, Owen Ruschmeyer.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley E. Meredith Ruschmeyer; his parents, John D. and Carrie Faye Rose Ruschmeyer; five brothers; and one sister.
A graveside service was Saturday at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin with Rev. Judy Doyle officiating. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

Winters
Raymond L. Winters, 81, of Evansville, originally of Marion, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at his home.
He was a member of Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256 of Kentucky, and was retired after 35 years with Specter Red Ball. He coached the women’s softball team “Lindy Stars” and men’s Marine Corp. softball.
Winters is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wanda Sue Winters; five children, Rickey L. and wife Jean Winters, Mike and wife Donna Winters, Dan and wife Kathy Winters, Randy and wife Debbie Winters; one daughter, Linda and husband Ricky T. Winters, all of Evansville; one brother, Clarence and wife Fran Winters; 13 grandchildren, Ricky Winters, Michelle and husband Bryon Purkey, Danielle and wife Justin Davis, Sharon and husband Chris Ridener, Julie and husband Kevin Corbin, Dee and husband Matt Ozechowski, Dande and husband Coby Osborne, Brett Winters, Ryan and wife Kelly Winters, Bryan Winters, Nathan Winters, Dakota Winters and Casey Winters; and 12 great-grandchildren, Cameron Ridener, Aubree Ridener, Lily Corbin, Lela Corbin, Annabelle Purkey, Kaitlyn Davis, Brayden Davis, Chloe Osborne, Clara Osborne, Eleana Winters, Ryder Winters and Rylan Winters.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Yvonne Winters; his parents, Otho and Vera Winters; three sisters, Lilas Chandler, Dorothy Linzy and Patricia Mening; and one brother, C.W. Winters.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Boone Funeral Home in Evansville with Pastor Fred Denton officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Asera Care Hospice, 3775 Haley Dr., Ste. B, Newburgh, IN 47630.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net.

Lewis
Clyde Junior Lewis, 48, of Livingston County, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Lewis of Paducah; three daughters, Bridget Cunningham, Cheryl Stark and Jennifer Lewis, all of Paducah; two brothers, Ronald Lewis of Salem and Bill Lewis of Benton; one sister, Mildred Lewis of Salem; and six grandchildren.
Lewis was preceded in death by eight brothers and his parents, Andrew Jackson and Rosie Pearl Miller Lewis.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Harold Rittenberry officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Martin
Betty Ruth Martin, 75, of Madisonville, originally from Crittenden County, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at NHC Health Care in Madisonville.
She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Martin is survived by one sister, Lois Utley of Madisonville; one niece, Frances and husband Brian Fulkerson of Madisonville; and one nephew, Mark Dean and wife Jo Travis of Dawson Springs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Dean Martin and Lizzie Grimes Martin, and two brothers, Frank Edward Martin and Howard Martin.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Keith Harris officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com.

Kirk
James O. Kirk, 69, of Waterloo, Ill., formerly of Marion, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Waterloo.
He was a member Trinity United Methodist Church in West Frankfort, Ill., a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, active in Habitat for Humanity and a was retired from Illinois Farm Bureau after 36 years.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Humphrey Kirk; one son, David and wife Tara Kirk; one daughter, Lisa Kirk; five grandchildren, Logan Kirk, Kaylyn Monroe, Braydon Brower, Patrick Kirk and Justin Judd; one sister, Linda Tabor of Marion; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon C. and Emma Irene Jones Kirk, and one brother, Kenneth Kirk.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo with Pastor Dennis Jones officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Mo.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hope Christian Church Food Pantry, 9273 Coach Stop Road, Columbia, IL 62236 or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Winn
Dorothy “Dottie” Brookshire Winn, 52, of Marion died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at her home.
She was employed as a secretary at the Marion United Methodist Church and the Crittenden County Economic Development Corp. She was also a member of Marion United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Winn is survived by a daughter, Saundra M. Winn of Marion; one stepson, John Winn of Hickory; one stepdaughter, Karen Gibson of Benton; her parents, Perry and Saundra Sweeney Brookshire of Marion; two sisters, Vicki Knight of Energy, Ill., and Cindy Stone of Benton; one brother, Perry Brookshire III of Reedsville, N.C.; two grandchildren; two nieces; and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, former Marion Police Chief Kenneth E. Winn.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100 or University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.

March 29, 2012

Quertermous
Ashley Nicole Quertermous, 15, of Salem died Monday, March 19, 2012 at her home.
She was a freshman at Livingston Central High School and a member of Lola Pentecostal Church.
Quertermous is survived by her parents, Kelly and Cindy Quertermous of Salem; two siblings, Courtney and Haley Quertermous, both of Salem; parternal grandparents, Harold Wayne and Virginia Quertermous of Salem; and maternal grandparents, Walter and Frances Manhart of Hampton.
She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Betty Catherine Quertermous.
Funeral services were Friday at Lola Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldiretors.com.

Johnson
Thelma Johnson, 81, of Marion died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church.
Johnson is survived by her children, Larry and wife Gerri D. Johnson of Marion, Carolyn and her husband Lee Cessna of Hansen and Bruce Johnson of Marion; one brother, Joe King of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Louise Thomas of Marion; four grandchildren, Brook Cox, Kyle Johnson, Joshua Polk and Megan Settle; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard H. Johnson; one brother, Willard Rudell King; and her parents, Conrad and Louisa Myers King.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Jim Porter and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in White’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: White’s Chapel Cemetery Fund or White’s Chapel Church, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Cotton
Virginia "Tinsy" Cotton, 95, of Symsonia, formerly of Dawson Springs, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Hopkins County.
She was a member of Charleston Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston and was a foster grandparent for the Dawson Springs School System.
She is survived by five daughters, Sandra Lantrip and Patsy Convoy, both of Symsonia, Phyllis Helmkamp of Marion, Debra Brown of Orange Park, Fla., and Rebecca Blanchard of Gilbertsville; 10 grandchildren, Hope Jones of Gilbertsville, Beth Convoy of Nashville, Tenn., Ronnie Beavers of Mexico, Pamela Turley and Patty Guess, both of Marion, Melissa Wallace of Hardmony, Jim Brown of Milani, Hawaii, John Brown of Orange Park, Michelle Adcock of Louisville, Bart Rushing of Madisonville; and two step-grandchildren, Roni Sisk of Princeton, Mi'Chell Huddleston of Eddyville; 26 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and 11 great-great-grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gain Henry and Jennie Morris Cotton; six brothers: Cecil Cotton, Eugene Cotton, Bill Cotton, Omer Cotton, Melvin Cotton and Garland Cotton; one sister, Elsie Thomas; and one grandchild, Donnie Beavers.
Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home in Benton.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Friday at Piney Grove Cemetery in Dawson Springs with Rev. Faris Sahawneh officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery.
No public visitation is scheduled.
Memorial contributions may be given to: Hardmony Baptist Church, 5351 State Route 1684, Paducah, KY 42001 or Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002.

Hodge
Mae Hodge, 80, of Marion died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
She was retired from the Kentucky Department of Social Services and a member of the Marion United Methodist Church.
Hodge is survived by her husband, Don Hodge, of Marion; one daughter, Donna Hodge and husband Bert Croezen of Lexington, N.C.; and one sister, Margaret Robertson of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Novella McKinney Maynard; and one sister, Emma Lou Curnel.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Woodall
Boise Junior Woodall, 79, of Marion Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a core driller in the mines.
Woodall is survived by two sons. Everett Keith and wife Lisa Woodall and Boise Christopher and wife Kaylynn Woodall, both of Marion; three brothers, James Clarence Woodall of Princeton and Harold Woodall and Frankie Woodall, both of Paducah; two sisters, Hazel Brown of Marion and Carolyn Woodall of Paducah; four grandchildren, Casey Tyler Woodall, Amanda Rene Floyd, Alli Rashae Floyd and Alyssa Morgan Woodall; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evalena Swinford Woodall; parents, Boise and Velda Conger Woodall; and one brother.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Waters officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Hooks
Wallace Glenn Hooks, 68, of Eddyville died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a four-year member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 184 in Paducah. He served as a longtime officer on the executive board, serving several years as vice-president and also several years as president. He was also a part-time farmer and a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Hooks is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbrah Talley Hooks; one son, Chris and wife Anzie Hooks of Lyon County; two grandchildren, Calvin Hooks and Caitlyn Hooks, both of Lyon County; one brother, Rondall and wife Betty Hooks of Lyon County; and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin G. Hooks and Hazel Campbell Hooks.
Services were Monday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Dr. Jerrell White and Larry Sanderson officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery in Lyon County.
Memorials may be made to: Cali Cares Blankets, P.O. Box 38, Crayne, KY 42033.

Sullenger
Henry Douglas Sullenger, 86, of Marion died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center at Hanson, Ky.
Born Feb. 11, 1926 in Crittenden County, Sullenger was a lifelong resident of Marion. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II.
Sullenger attended schools in Crittenden County and graduated from Marion High School in 1944. He also attended Kentucky School of Banking at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
After graduation from high school, Sullenger was inducted into service with the U.S. Army in 1944. He received basic training and armored training at Fort Knox. He was then assigned to the 12th Armored Division in France and Germany as a tank gunner. After operations in the European Theatre of the war ended, Sullenger returned stateside in 1945 and served out his term in the military. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Upon returning to Crittenden County that same year, Sullenger went to work at Farmers Bank on Sept. 9 where he was employed for the next 50 years. He began work in the bookkeeping department and was elected cashier and member of the board of directors in 1958. He was also the bank's first trust officer when it re-opened a trust department in 1959. Sullenger became the executive vice president in 1960. He became president and chairman of the board of directors in 1970. Sullenger retired as president of the bank on Dec. 31, 1993. He continued to serve as chairman of the board until 1996. During Sullenger's term as president of the bank, its building was doubled in size, it opened its first automated teller machine and the bank's assets grew fivefold.
Sullenger was also active in civic and community affairs. He served 12 years on the Marion City Council. He was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, having served on the administrative council and several terms as church treasurer.
Sullenger was also a member of Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ellis B. Ordway American Legion Post 111.
Besides civic and community activities, Sullenger was a 50-year member of the Kentucky Bankers Association (KBA). He served one term as treasurer of the KBA and two years as a director. He was a member of the Community Bankers Advisory Council of the American Bankers Association for two years.
Sullenger was married March 1948 to the former Betty French, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Susan Yarbrough and her husband Joe of Marion; two grandchildren, Alexandra Bruenderman and her husband Kevin of Louisville, and Joseph Wheeler Yarbrough III of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sullenger was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Harrison and Allie Mae Highfil Sullenger; six sisters; and four brothers.
Services are at 2 p.m., Friday at Marion United Methodist Church with interment at Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from noon Friday until service time at the church. Military rites will be given at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Jackson
James Marvin Jackson, 63, of Marion died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Pearl Hall of Marion; five children, Karla Hackney of Marion, Ruth Ann Jackson of Hopkinsville, James R. Jackson of Elizabethtown, Kendall L. Jackson of Elizabethtown and Kelly L. O’Neal of Marion; two half-sisters; and eight grandchildren.
Jackson was preceded in death by one son, James Marvin Jackson, Jr.; two brothers; two sisters; and his father, James Monroe Jackson.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors.

March 22, 2012

Board
Lydia Gayle Board, 48, of Dawson Springs died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
Board was born in Hamilton County, Ohio. She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Church.
She is survived by her father and stepmother, Newman Ray and Vivian Board of Princeton; her mother and stepfather, Nancy and William Schinderle of Dawson Springs; one sister, Rita Faye and husband Larry Joe Hall of Marion; and one nephew, Joshua Hall of Marion.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to www.beshearfuneralhome.com.

Lacy
Dr. Dennis G. Lacy, 76, of Marion died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
He was a retired superintendent of Crittenden County schools, member of the Professional Education Standards Board, 1993 Dupree Award Winner for Superintendent of the Year; member of Marion Christian Church, 43-year member of Eddyville, Ill., Masonic Lodge No. 672 and veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Lacy is survived by his wife, Nancy Lacy of Marion; one daughter, Lynette Lacy Sylvester of Salem, Ore.; two sons, Jason Lacy of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Dennis Lee Lacy of Hopkinsville; two grandchildren, Lacy Anne Leete of Salem, Ore., and Declan Dennis Lacy of Steamboat Springs; two brothers, Dudley Lacy of Hopkinsville and Frederick T. Lacy of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward and Daisy Irene Lacy, and one brother, Jeffery Lacy.
Services were Sunday at Crittenden County High School's Rocket Arena with interment in Rosebud Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hosick
Terry Hosick, 59, of Burna died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Hosick attended Livingston Central High School, Paducah Community College and was retired from the U.S. Navy.
He is surved by his wife Patty Brown Hosick, one son Willy; and one daughter-in-law, Laura.
Hosick was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Jean Poindexter Hosick and Carl F. Hosick.
Graveside services with military rights were Wednesday at Hampton Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com

Rawls
Gregory Lee “Greg” Rawls, 50, of Princeton, Ind., died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
He was a supervisor at Mid-States Rubber Products in Princeton.
Rawls is survived by his wife, Ginger Rawls of Princeton; parents, Dick and Judy Rawls of Princeton; one brother, David Rawls of Princeton; two step-children, Sarah Buchanan of Princeton and Joshua and wife Emily Buchanan of Ponconning, Mich.; and three step-granddaughters, Samantha and Hollie Buchanan and Candice Beyer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, LaMoine and Flora Wilson Eastwood and Olen and Ellen Turner Rawls.
Funeral services were Saturday at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Brian Cook and Rev. Lisa Schubert officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Princeton.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.colvinfuneralhome.com.

Driver
Hazel Alfreda Driver, 78, of Grand Rivers died Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Driver is survived by five daughters; Shirley Puckett and Barbara Woodall, both of Marion, Betty Cowen of Lincoln, Ill., Velda McKinney of Salem and Greta Riley of Grand Rivers; two sons, Rueben Driver of Salem and Donnie Driver of Sarasota, Fla.; two sisters, Faye Dae of Ledbetter and Donna Munsch of Paducah; 25 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruble Driver; three children; one sister; and her parents, Orville and Elsie Wright Cox.
Graveside services were Saturday at Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Harold Rittenberry officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of services.

Hoover
Ada Ilene "Adalene" Hoover, 96, of Livonia Mich., formerly of Marion, died Friday, March 9, 2012.
She is survived by two daughters, Vickie and husband Sam Smoker and Joyce and husband Doug Wells; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three nieces, Jeanne C. Lynn, Sharon C. Miles and Jayne C. Hill, all of Marion.
Hoover was preceded in death by her husband, William Hoover; her parents, Robert Reed and Ona Mae Simpson Clark; and two brothers, James Carlton Clark and Robert Eugene Clark.
Interment was in Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia. A celebration of Hoover's life will be held Saturday.
Memorial donations may be made to: Samaritan's Purse International Relief, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28807.

Eskew
Kathryn Naomi Eskew, 89, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
She was of the Methodist faith. She was born in Marion and moved to Florida in 1967.
Eskew was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Eskew; her parents, Silas and Mary Yates; two sisters, Reba Young and Mary Wheeler; and one brother, Ivan Yates.
She is survived by three daughters, Martha Odom, Carol Borgeson and Janice Goff; two sons, Jack Eskew and Jim Eskew; two sisters Sylvia Martin and Lillian Elliott; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were March 13 at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home in St. Petersburg.
The family’s guestbook is available online at www.AndersonMcQueen.com.

March 16, 2012

Eskew
Kathryn Naomi Eskew, 89, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
She was of the Methodist faith. She was born in Marion and moved to Florida in 1967.
Eskew was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Eskew; her parents, Silas and Mary Yates; two sisters, Reba Young and Mary Wheeler; and one brother, Ivan Yates.
She is survived by three daughters, Martha Odom, Carol Borgeson and Janice Goff; two sons, Jack Eskew and Jim Eskew; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home in St. Petersburg.
The family’s guestbook is available online at www.AndersonMcQueen.com.

Ellis
Jesse Eli Ellis, Jr., 88, of Tolu died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
He is survived by three sons, Jeff Ellis of Marion, Danny Ellis of Greenville, Miss., and Randy Ellis of Madisonville; two daughters, Fay Dalton of Tolu and Linda Tinsley of Marion; one sister, Aylene Berryhill of Isola, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Ellis was preceded in death by his wife, June H. Ellis; his parents, Jesse Eli and Letha Ellis, Sr.; two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Tolu Community Center, General Delivery, Tolu, KY 42084.

Jones
Matthew J. Jones, 33, of Marion died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by one son, Hayden Wesley Jones of Marion; his father, Steve Jones of Marion; one sister, Kristi Nicole Tischer of Shawnee, Okla.; and grandparents, James "Bud" and Katie Crider of Marion.
Jones was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Jones, and grandparents, James Houston and Elizabeth Jones.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Suicide.org, 122 I St., Chula Vista, CA 91910.

Laidacker
Francine J. Laidacker, 65, of Marion died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a member of McClure's Chapel Church.
Laidacker is survived by her husband, John C. Laidacker of Marion; two sons, Bill Ackerman of Pennsylvania and Allen Ackerman of Florida; two daughters, Star Ackerman of South Carolina and Pam Bensinger of Smithland; one sister, Nellie Julius of Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Audrey Elizabeth Amerson; one brother; and one sister.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Visitors will be from 10 a.m., until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Barnes
David Nicholas Barnes, 57, of Salem died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Barnes is survived by his mother, Marie Barnes of Salem; four sisters, Cynthia and husband Ralph Moore of Eddyville, Janet and husband Jim McCloud of Grand Rivers, Pamalyn and husband Ty Hardin of Burna and Lisa and husband Joey Tynes of Gilbertsville; and one brother, Phillip and wife Sandy Barnes of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Barnes.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Roger Rice officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Anderson
Richard "Dick" Allen Anderson, 65, of Marion died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
He was a retired coal and fluorspar miner, a U.S. Marine who served in the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart and a member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Anderson is survived by his wife, Patricia Higgins Anderson of Marion; three sons, Kevin Anderson of Verona, Va.; Jeffrey Scott Anderson of Newburgh, Ind., and Christopher Anderson of Hudson, Fla.; two brothers, Fred Anderson of Batavia, Ill., and Donnie Anderson of Rosiclare, Ill.; one sister, Judy Blakely of Cincinnati, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Nancy Morrow Anderson, and one step-son, John Scott Hardin.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Stovall
James W. Stovall, 71, of Marion, formerly of Eddyville, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at his home.
He was a retired carpenter.
Stovall is survived by two stepdaughters, Mary M. Lester of Marion and Lisa Litchfield of Paducah; two stepsons, Hobert Kinney and Michael Kinney, both of Decatur, Ill.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Dwayne Stovall of Decatur; three sisters, Pam Stovall of Greenville, Fla., Lila Stovall and Diane Stovall, both of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary JoAnn Carlock Stovall; one stepson, James Kinney; one brother; and his parents, Hoberet and Pauline Monroe Stovall.
Funeral services were Monday at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lyon County.

Morgan
Janet Marie Morgan, 72 of Marion, formerly of Allen Park, Mich., died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She had been employed as an admissions clerk at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, a member of Beacon Baptist Church in Taylor, Mich., and a member of the Red Hat Society.
Morgan is survived by one sister, Virginia and husband John L. Patton Hopkins of Marion, Ill.; one brother, Frank and wife Glenda Blackburn of Marion, Ky.; one niece; one nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Cecil Donovan Blackburn.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay.

Cromwell
Lola May Vick Cromwell, 93, of Saratoga Springs, Utah, died Friday, March 8, 2012 at Beehive Home in American Fork, Utah.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Born July 21, 1918 in Lisbon, N.D., to Edward and Laura Permalia Heavenhill Vandermark, she loved her family with all her heart. On Feb. 24, 2007, she married the love of her life, Claire Cromwell in Fremont, Calif., at the LDS Chapel. They had known one another for more than 73 years and had double-dated at the age of 20.
Her children and grandchildren were her greatest source of joy and happiness. She enjoyed visiting her extended family, all over the United States. Lola had been married several times — Robert Bates, Sidney C. Vick, James H. Watts, Shelly Brown, William Putnam and Claire Cromwell, all of whom are deceased.
Mom was very organized and immaculate in her personal appearance. She was a “Rosie the Riveter” in World War II as a parachute inspector.
She and William Putnam, who were sealed in the LDS Washington Temple, served a Temple Mission in Dallas, Texas in 1991. She worked for many years as a Temple Worker in Atlanta and San Diego.
Her legacy will live on in our hearts forever.
Her parents; brother, Orville; sisters, Letha Cornwell and Marjorie Ruud; husbands; children, Connie Diane and Udell; and grandchild, Jena Marie, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children: Gailen Vick of Saratoga Springs, Wanda May Kwiatt of Ramona, Calif., William Sidney Vick of Paducah and James Edward Watts of Ovacello, Calif.; grandchildren, John Wiedemeier of Livermore, Calif., Deanna Larsen of Hollister, Calif., Diane M. Mesenheimer of Charlotte, N.C., Paul Smith of El Centro, Calif., Bobby Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah, Vicky Smith Hansen and Michael U. Smith, both of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Vanessa Smith Buetts of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Jeremy G. Vick and Alexander G. Vick, both of Saratoga Springs, Shadwrick J. Vick of Highland, Utah, Feleciana M. Przybyla of Fremont, Calif., Lea M. Kerns of State Center, Iowa, Catherine M. Edwards of Denver, Colo., Amanda M. Hardman of Auburn, Calif., Jill A. Christopherson and Callie Kwiatt, both of Spartanburg, S.C., Stasha Walter, Laura M. Cargo, Alex Kwiatt and Calvin D. Kwiatt, all of Ramona, and Rachael M. Watts and Alex James Watts, both of Ovacello; and more than 47 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in the Vick Cemetery in Livingston County.
Visitation is from 10 a.m., until service hour today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Vick Cemetery, Mrs. Kathleen Vick Moodie, 519 E. Adair St., Smithland, KY 42081.
Mom, we love you, but we know you are now waiting for us on the other side.
Condolences may also be made online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

March 8, 2012

Hardin
Victor P. "Pippi" Hardin, 62, of Marion died Thursday, March 1 at his home.
Prior to retiring from the Kentucky State Police in 1997 after 20 years of service, he spent two years with the Marion Police Department. Hardin served as Crittenden County Judge-Executive from 1999 to 2004 and was appointed Director of Western Kentucky State Parks by Gov. Ernie Fletcher in 2004, serving in that position through 2007 before retiring. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Hardin is survived by his wife, Phillis Hardin of Marion; three daughters, Vicki Hardin Hatfield of Morganfield, Stefanie Hardin of Marion and Kayla and husband Daniel Gachoka of Murray; one brother, Richard M. "Dickie" and wife Wilma Hardin of Grand Rivers; two sisters, Kathy and husband David Edmondson of Chandler, Ind., and Teresa Davenport of Lexington; and three grandchildren, Hogan and Addie Hatfield of Morganfield and Malaika Gachoka of Murray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewell Francis and Martha Lynn Hardin, Jr., and one brother, Ricky Hardin.
Services were Sunday at Crittenden County High School's Rocket Arena with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Lewis
Helen Johnson Lewis, 93, of Marion died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society, Eastern Star No. 135 of Marion, Marion Woman's Club, Evening Bells Homemakers, Crittenden Health Systems Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society and the Cumberland Presbyterian Women's Association. She was a founding member of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Crittenden County.
Lewis is survived by two daughters, Olivia and husband Bob Hillyard of Marion and Judi Thompson of Ledbetter; two sons, Bobby Joe and wife Rosene Lewis of Marion and Larry and wife Marcia Lewis of Sturgis; two sisters, Vilaine and husband Gary Stegal of Smithland and Wanda Goldsberry of Crown Point, Ind.; one brother, Harry and wife Evelyn Johnson of Lynch, Ky.; five grandchildren, Kenny and wife Anna Hillyard, Leslie and husband Kent Riley, Chad and wife Amie Lewis, Justin and wife Tammy Lewis and Darek and wife Shannon Lewis; and nine great-grandchildren, Dustin, Jordan, Bo, Kobe, Tyler, Mason, Daylan, Barrett and Seth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Grace Johnson; her husband, Oliver W. Lewis; two sisters, Dorothy Hardin and Jackie Shirtz; two brothers-in-law, Howard Hardin and James Shirtz; and one nephew.
Graveside services were Saturday with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Eastern Star rites were held Friday at Myers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crittenden County Relay for Life, c/o Sue Padget, 107 S. Main St., Ste. 208, Marion, KY 42064.

McKinley
Regina McKinley, 43, of Sturgis died Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Paducah.
She was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church.
McKinley is survived by her husband, Charles McKinley of Sturgis; one son, Robert Simpson of Sturgis; one daughter, Hannah Simpson of Sturgis; one step-daughter, Kenzie McKinley of Sturgis; her father, William Riley of Paducah; her step-mother, Barb Riley of Paducah; five sisters, Tammy Keiffer of Perryville, Mo., Sherry Murrisia of Robards and Bonnie Purvis, Cindy Javor and Jennifer O'Nan, all of Paducah; and two brothers, Tony Sealock of Nebo, Ill., and Rusty Sealock of Detroit, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Riley, and one brother, William Riley.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Johnson
Martha M. Johnson, 80, of Henderson, formerly of Marion, died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Transcendent Healthcare in Boonville, Ind.
She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church in Henderson.
Johnson is survived by her daughter, Pam Newlin of Newburgh, Ind.; and three grandchildren, Alissa, Alec and Aaron Newlin, all of Newburgh.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex Marvel and Virgie Lystila; one sister; and one brother.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.

Taylor
Alberta Dean Threlkeld Taylor, 74, of Marion died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a member of Tolu United Methodist Church.
Taylor is survived by two daughters; Jane Taylor and husband Chris Anderson of Greensburg, Pa., and Brenda and husband Terry Adams of Marion; four sons, Bruce and wife Vicki Taylor Smithland, Donnie and wife Robyn Taylor of Marion and Michael and wife Theresa Taylor and David Taylor, all of Salem; five sisters, Jane Patmor, Betty Travis and Cherie Henshaw, all of Marion, and Dottie Easley and Anna Easley, both of Tolu; 10 grandchildren, Stacy Wallace, Travis Taylor, Adam Reynolds, Jake Flannery, Brad Adams, Jeremy Smith, Chad Taylor, Taylor Anderson, Christopher Anderson and Lynsey Day; and nine great-grandchildren, Lane Wallace, Shelby Wallace, Emily Adams, Wesley Taylor, Georgia Taylor, Rylan Colhagen, Aisley Flannery, Alexia Flannery and Allie Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Taylor; one daughter, Linda Faye Taylor; one brother, Tommy Threlkeld; one sister, Faye Riley; and her parents, Henry “Jack” Wilson and Marie Dunning Threlkeld.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Russ Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Brown
William Glenn Brown, 73, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 2, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Brown served the Lord as a Deacon for over 30 years and most recently attended Lola Baptist Church. He was surrounded by angels and his family as he entered his eternal reward.
The son of Leland Russell and Mildred V. Brown, he was born on Jan. 3, 1939, in Muscatine, Iowa. He graduated from Oakville High School in 1957.
Brown earned his Master of Inland Waterways Pilot License at the age of 16, and upon graduation from high school, moved to Smithland with his grandfather as co-owner of Mason & Brown Towing Co. Their company was the last to operate a ferry at the Golconda, Ill. landing. A picture of one of their boats still hangs in Smithland City Hall.
In 1969, Brown went to work for what was then Airco Alloys in Calvert City where he was a member of the United Auto Workers Union until his retirement in 1996. He was a deputy sherriff in Livingston County from 1976 until 1992 and was a charter member of the Livingston County Disaster and Emergency Services. He was instrumental in the establishment of fire departments throughout the county and was the first licensed emergency medical technician in Livingston County. He was still active in the Burna Fire Department and still responding to emergency calls until recently.
Brown was an accomplished guitar player. He played with several groups through the years, but his musical passion was southern gospel music. In the early 1980s he played bass guitar for the Smith Family Quartet, then in the early 1990s founded, was lead singer and played lead guitar for the Victory Way Quartet. He was an active member of the West Kentucky Gospel Music Association.
His passion was Jesus Christ, but the love of his life was his wife Paula Dean Sunderland Brown, whom he married on May 4, 1968, at Emmaus Baptist Church in Salem. For 44 years they complimented one another, being an example of sacrificial love and devotion to their children, grandchildren and the surrounding community.
Brown is survived by his wife; two sons, Roy Russell and wife Denise Curnel Guess of Burna and Glenn Paul and wife Melissa Phelps Guess of Salem; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Meagan, Tristen, Emily, Mitchell, Dalton, Laken, Skylynn and Kassie; one cousin who was raised with him and was dear like a sister, Sandra Kaye Lessinger of Fruitland, Iowa; one brother, James Arther Brown of Muscatine Iowa; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leland Thomas Brown.
Services were Monday at the Boyd Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Baker officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Short
Katrina Wallace Short, 43, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Marion, died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at her home.
Born in Little Rock, Ark., Short worked as a registered nurse and bachelor of science nurse in the health field for many years. She was a member of Sigma Theta Ti sorority and was involved in mission trips in China.
Surviving are her husband, Mitch Short of Fort Wayne.; parents, Doug and JoAnn Wallace of North Port, Fla.; four children, Brian Clifford, Victoria Clifford, Danielle Short and Mitchell Short, Jr., all of Fort Wayne; four brothers, Marty and wife Lisa Wallace of Florida, Kevin and wife Michell Wallace of Kentucky, Keith Wallace of Indiana and Doug and wife Stacy Wallace of Kentucky; two sisters, Paula and husband Kevin Mayfield of Missouri and Karla and husband John Barker of Texas; five grandchildren, Breylen and Brennen Clifford and Carter, Mallory and Stella Short.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at White's Chapel Cemetery in Crittenden County. Visitation will be from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home prior to the funeral.
D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home in Fort Wayne is in charge of Indiana arrangements. Gilbert's is in charge of local arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

Guess
Eula Mae Guess, 93, of Valparaiso, Ind., a native of Dycusburg, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Valparaiso.
She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Valparaiso.
Guess is survived by two sons, Jerry E. and wife Janice Guess, Sr., and Eddie G. and wife Marsha Guess, all of Valparaiso; two daughters, Joyce and husband Jim Wright, and Pamela J. and husband Michael Murray, all of Valparaiso; nine grandchildren, Donna Jean and husband Jeff Shelby, Jerry Guess, Jr., Jimmy and wife Tammy Wright, Trisha and husband Mark Salerno, Tina Marie and husband Gareth Robertson, Eddie G. and wife Tina Guess II, Kerri and husband John Jacob, Mike Murray and Mark Murray; two brothers, Willie “Bill” and wife Louise Duncan of Hobart, Ind., and Donald and wife Agnes Duncan of Salem; one sister, Mary Cloyd of Princeton; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edward Guess; parents, Charlie R. and Alma Mae Guess; five brothers, Freeman, Charlie Ray, Glen, Jay and Robert Duncan; and two sisters, Geneva Wright and Lucielle Traywick.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel in Portage, Ind., with Pastor Dennis Ticen officiating. Burial was in McCool Cemetery in Portage.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.EE-FH.com.

March 1, 2012

Lane
Minnie May Lane, 80, of Marion died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Lane is survived by one daughter, Barbara Lane of Marion; two sons, James Lane and Kenneth Adamson, both of Marion; one sister, Gracie Wyatt of Jeffersonville, Ind.; two grandchildren, Dekota and Allen Adamson, both of Marion; several step-children, step grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Henry Adamson; second husband, Louie Alfred Lane; one son, Earl Wayne Adamson; one daughter, Janice Sue Lane; two step-children; two brothers; three sisters; and her parents, Jim Blaine and Ida May Riley.
Services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Love Cemetery.

Sullenger
Debra Gail Sullenger, 56, of Villa Park, Ill., died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012.
She worked for ConWay Freight in Melrose Park, Ill.
Sullenger is survived by three siblings, Sandy Sullenger, Valerie and husband Rick Lineberry and Ken Sullenger; one uncle, Doug Sullenger; three aunts, Betty Sullenger, Louise Hinkebein and Virginia Wallace; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Sue Denison Sullenger and Guy Sullenger.
There was a memorial service Saturday at First Baptist Church in Fredonia.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Gideons International, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Williamson
Lila D. Williams, 57, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer.
She was a member of the Union Millwright Local 1080 and enjoyed doing projects around her home and spending time with her family.
Williams is survived by her father, Lloyd C. Williams of Salem; four brothers, Ricky and wife Candy Williams of Tennessee, Wesley and wife Diane Williams of Georgia, and Allen Williams of Florida; two sisters, Peggy Ralph of Kentucky and Margaret Tinsley of Salem; five children, Shawna S. and husband Tim Day of Indianapolis, Tiffany F. and husband Jose Pena of Merrillville, Ind., Lawrence E. Davis III of Missouri, Katherine I. Davis of Rockville, Ind., and Gregory A. and wife Melissa Davis of Mt. Carmel, Ill.; 18 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Louis; step-mother, Ada Mae Williams; and one sister, Linda L. Nelson.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home, with pastor Gary Underwood of First General Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Repton Cemetery in Marion.

Tyner
Alberta G. Wright Tyner, 84, of Tolu died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at her home.
She was a well-known Avon representative and a member of Tolu United Methodist Church.
Tyner is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Tyner and husband Herschel G. Belt of Marion; one sister, Mary Lee and husband Lloyd Brazell, Jr., of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Tyner; two sisters, Nanette Wright and May Walker; three brothers, Bennett F. Wright, Andy Wright and Noble Wright; and her parents, James T. and Mamie Lee Cline Wright.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Jim Porter and Dr. Brent Brantley officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions to any of the following: Tolu United Methodist Church, Crittenden County Humane Society or Tolu Fire Department, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Melton
Thelma G. Melton, 91, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion.
She attended church at Marion General Baptist Church.
Melton is survived by one daughter, Barbara Morse of Diamond; one son, Jessie Melton of Marion; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and three half-sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Melton, and two grandsons.
Services were Wednesday at Melton Funeral Home in Providence, officiated by Bro. Jakie Brantley. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.

Belt
Donnie Belt, 59, Marion died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 at his residence.
He is survived by one daughter, Angela Nelson of Marion; one sister, Mary Ann Wheeler of Marion; one half-sister, Elizabeth Millikan of Marion; two nieces, Michelle Dickerson and Crissy Williams, both of Marion; and two great-nieces, Emma and Bella Williams, both of Marion.
Belt was preceded in death by his parents, Frazier and Mary Cathryn Kirk Belt; and one half-brother, Gary Leon Hughes.
Graveside funeral services were Wednesday in Mapleview Cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas
Joan Love Thomas, 80, of Marion died at Crittenden Health Systems Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.
Joan was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist church in Greenwood Heights where she served actively in the WMU program.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years John Ed Thomas of Marion; two children, Wade Thomas and Estie Thomas, both of Marion; four grandchildren, Jonathan and wife Magen McMackin, Lynise McMackin, Kennett McMackin and Garrett and wife Courtney McMackin; three great-grandchildren, Paige, Bentlee and Kadynce; and three cousins, Peggy Deen, Charles Love and Donald Love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Estelle Pogue Love.
Graveside services were Sunday at Love Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Winn officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to a church of your choice.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

February 23, 2012

Sutton
Phillip Gordon "Babe" Sutton, 71, of Eddyville, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired farmer and logger. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Sutton is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Daughtrey Sutton; two sons, Kurt and wife Joni Sutton of Reidland, Chris and wife Denise Sutton of Lyon County; one daughter, Deeann and husband Shane Board of Lyon County; five grandchildren, Rhett Sutton of Reidland and Kit Sutton, Dare Sutton, Shayann Board and Gabe Board, all of Lyon County; two brothers, Leon Sutton of Eddyville and Rex Sutton of Ashland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Sutton; one brother, Stacy Sutton; and his parents, Kelly Sutton and Mable O'Daniel Sutton.
Services were Tuesday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Don Short, Dr. Jerrell White and Bro. Shane Board officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
Memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children 's Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Condolences may be sent to lakelandchapel.com.

Croft
Effie Marie Clark Croft, 88, of Salem died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Salem Church of Christ.
Croft is survived by her daughter, Shirley Quertermous of Salem; one sister, Melva Harris of Marion; one brother, Kenneth Clark; three grandsons, Tim Perryman, Tony Quertermous and Jerrod Quertermous; two granddaughters, Cindy Loveless and Kristie Myrick; five great-grandchildren, Heather Hurley, Ashley Wring, Derek Perryman, Justin Loveless and Tate Quertermous; four great-great-grandchildren, Elyssa Hurley, Lauren Wring, Logan Wring and Hayden Hurley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Croft; parents, Kenneth Hubert Clark and Vencie Arcula Curnel Clark; one daughter, Betty Perryman; one brother; and two sisters.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Bro. Del Brantley officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneral
directors.com.

Hoffman
Ronald Gene Hoffman, 67, of Deland, Fla., and a native of Henderson, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.
He was in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, worked as a concrete truck driver for Rinker and Tarmac during his 26 year career.
He married Charlene Stout of Owensboro in 1965.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Stout, and parents, Lloyd F. and Mary E. Hoffman.
Hoffman is survived by three sons, Jeffrey and wife Spring Hoffman of Orange City, Fla., Trevor Hoffman of Deltona, Fla., and Rodney and wife Susan Hoffman of Deltona; four brothers, Donald and wife Marge Hoffman of Philpot, and Ken and wife Bonnie Hoffman, Dennis and wife Connie Hoffman and Rick and wife Gayla Hoffman, all of Owensboro; one sister, Linda K. and husband Richard Brown of Marion; three grandchildren, Victoria, Abbey and Maria; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service as held Saturday at Third Baptist Church in Owensboro.
James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro is in charge of local arrangements. Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.

Williams
Lila D. Williams passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. She was a member of the Union Millwright Local 1080 and enjoyed doing projects around her home and spending time with her beloved family, dogs and cats.
Lila is preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Louis, step-mother, Ada Mae Williams, and sister, Linda L. Nelson. She is survived by her beloved family including her father, Lloyd C. Williams (Salem, KY), her brothers, Ricky (Candy) Williams of TN, Wesley (Diane) Williams of GA, and Allen Williams of FL, her sisters, Peggy Ralph of KY and Margaret Tinsley of Salem, KY, and her children, Shawna S. (Tim) Day of Indianapolis, IN, Tiffany F. (Jose) Pena of Merrillville, IN, Lawrence E. Davis III of Missouri, Katherine I. Davis of Rockville, Indiana, and Gregory A. (Melissa) Davis of Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Lila leaves behind 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, February 24, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow directly thereafter. All services will be at Gilbert Funeral Home located at Marion, KY. Pastor Gary Underwood of First General Baptist Church will be officiating. Burial will be at Repton Cemetery in Marion, KY.

Herrin
Polly Herrin, 80, of Marion died Friday, Feb. 17 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a beautician for 60 years and a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Herrin is survived by her husband of more than 62 years, Beverly Herrin of Marion; two sons, Beverly Don and wife Diana Phillips Herrin and Eddie Joe and wife Sandra Bozeman Herrin, both of Marion; one sister, Eva Mae Vick of Sturgis; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Mary Wade Campbell.
Funeral services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Guier
Betty Sue Guier, 74, of Cadiz, formerly of Dycusburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at Trigg County Hospital in Cadiz.
She was an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church as well as a member of the church's Relay for Life team. She was a homemaker.
Guier is survived by one son, Pink Harrell Guier III of Cadiz; two daughters, Faye and husband Bill Stevens and Kaye and husband Ross Stewart, both of Cadiz; three brothers, Ronnie and Kerry Green, both of Dycusburg, and Don Green of Mayfield; two sisters, Ginny Brown of Eddyville and Nancy Rideout of St. Louis; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pink Harrell "Tiny" Guier, Jr.; her parents, Thomas and Mae Henry Green; four brothers, Duke, Jay, Luther and Oscar Green; and one sister, Joann Chaney.
Funeral services were Friday at King's Funeral Home in Cadiz with Rev. Paxton Redd and Rev. Hal Shipley officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kupisch
Dr. Arthur Gene “Art” Kupisch, 70, of Marion died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at his home.
He served in the U.S. Navy Aviation Reconnaissance. Following his service in the Navy, he received his bachelor of science in education from Eastern Illinois University, a master’s degree from Indiana University at Terre Haute, Ind., and a doctorate in education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. He was employed as a teacher in Mattoon, Ill.; a director of special education in Valparaiso, Ind., and superintendent of schools in Cannelton, Ind., Elwood, Ind., and Hopkinsville. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Kupisch was assistant superintendent of Crittenden County Schools in Marion.
Dr. Kupisch is survived by his wife, Linda Brizendine Kupisch of Marion; one son, Koy Kupisch of Springfield, Ill.; two stepsons, John Conrad of Columbia, S.C., and Lee Conrad of Hopkinsville; one stepdaughter, Marjorie Conrad of Denver, Colo.; and one grandson, Kyle Kupisch of Springfiled, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Bernardini Kupisch.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Mattoon, Ill.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064 or to University of Texas M.D. Anderson Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

February 16, 2012

Belt
Lena Inez Hunt Belt, 97, of Marion died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was amember of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a former cook at the Crittenden County Senior Citizens Center.
Belt is survived by two sons, Billy Belt of Marion and Tommy Belt of Henderson; two daughters, Maxine Sutton of Marion and Marie Evans of Glenmora, La.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Belt; one daughter, Flossie Mae Bynum; parents, William Harvey and Carrie Hunt; five brothers; and two sisters.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231.

Landreth
Ronnie Landreth, 67, of Marion died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stallion Landreth of Marion; one son, Shannan and wife Tressie Landreth of Reidland; one daughter, Suzian Landreth Cunningham and friend Mark Winquest of Glasgow; two brothers, Edward and wife Shirley Landreth of Fredonia and Tommy Blackburn of Bowling Green; four grandchildren, Ryan Marc Davidson, Ally Beth Davidson, Alec Robert Landreth and Dawson James Landreth.
Landreth was preceded in death by his parents, Marc and Wanda Blackburn; one brother Joe Blackburn; and one nephew, Jeff Landreth.
Memorial services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.

Shewmaker
Marcia Carolyn Shewmaker, 69, of Marion died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a beautician.
Shewmaker is survived by her step-mother, Roberta Shewmaker of Marion; one half-sister, Judith and husband Mark Gargus of Owensboro; and one half-brother, Bill and wife Kelley Shewmaker of Marion; one uncle, Orman and wife Mary Nell Shewmaker of Henderson; three aunts, Melva Adkins of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Sue Shewmaker and Elwanda McDowell, both of Marion; one niece; five nephews; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Euna McDowell, and her father, William Arzie Shewmaker; grandparents, Ethel and Ewin McDowell and Ina and Billie Shewmaker; and three uncles.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Winn officiating.
Graveside services were Monday at 10 a.m., at Trinity Cemetery in Hickory.

Eberle
Robert Lawrence "Robbie" Eberle, 44, of Marion died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at his home in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Eberle of Marion; one son, Robert W. Eberle of Marion; one daughter, Michelle Eberle of Marion; mother, Geraldine Eberle of Marion; father and step-mother, Bob and Eva Eberle of Burna; two sisters, Tina Eberle of Marion and Jessi Eberle of Grand Rivers; grandmother, Jeannie Latham of Marion; and two grandchildren, Tristan and Evangaline Cooper, both of Marion.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Daymon
Leonard Daymon, Jr., of Belleville, Mich., formerly of Hardin County, Ill., died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Daymon is survived by one son, Lawrence Daymon of Belleville; one sister, Beverly and husband Jack McLeoud of South Lyon, Mich.; one brother-in-law, Robert and wife Carole Cronkite of Elizabethtown, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Winona Sue Cronkite Daymon; three sisters; and two brothers.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday at Peters Creek Cemetery in Elizabethtown, Ill., with interment to follow. Military rites will be given at the cemetery on Saturday.
Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.

February 9, 2012

Farmer
William O. "Bill" Farmer, 98, of Henderson, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at St. Anthony Care Center in Henderson.
He was a member of Marion First Presbyterian Church, Frances Masonic Lodge No. 580 and was a Shriner. Farmer worked as a miner in the fluorspar industry before retiring from the coal mines.
Farmer is survived by his wife of 77 years, Birdie Farmer of Henderson, formerly of Marion; three sons, Maurice D. Farmer of Sturgis and Steve and Mike Farmer, both of Henderson; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence Farmer; three sisters; and one brother.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. Masonic rites were delivered Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: St. Anthony Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420.

Guthrie
Lahrie J. Guthrie, 71, of Henderson died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Henderson and U.S. Army veteran. He was a graduate of Perdue University School of Pharmacy and a registered pharmacist at Rite-Aide Pharmacy in Morganfield.
Guthrie is survived by his wife of 25 years, Anita Guthrie of Henderson; two daughters, Kaye Bippus of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and DeAnne and husband John of Cincinnati; one brother, John and wife Pam Guthrie of Evansville; one sister, Carol and husband Keith Fitch of Henderson; four grandchildren, Nina and Renee Bippus of Mt. Vernon and Noah and Eli Lind of Cincinnati.; three nieces; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stuart and Beulah Guthrie.
A private service will be held at a later date. Benton-Glunt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Visiting Nurse Association Charlier Hospice Center, Henderson Humane Society or Vanderburg Humane Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.bentonglunt.com.

Boone, 101
James Thomas Boone was born in Crittenden County on Jan. 6, 1911. He departed this life Feb. 2, 2012, at the age of 101.
He was the second child of William Orville Boone and Lola Mattie Blackburn Boone. He had four brothers, Burgess, William, Dan and George, as well as three sisters, Gola, Edith and Rebecca.
He married Mary Tennie Belt on May 3, 1930. They had four children, Marion Edward, Herbert James, Nina Mae and Karen Sue Boone. They were also blessed with 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren, and four step-great-great-grandchildren. James and Mary were married 74 and a half years before she departed this life on Nov. 15, 2004.
As a boy, Boone professed faith in Christ as his personal Savior. He joined Piney Creek Baptist Church and in adulthood was ordained by the church to be a Baptist minister. As well as pastoring churches in Crittenden and Lyon counties, he worked as an electrician and plumber in Crittenden and surrounding counties.
He is survived by one son, Bud and wife Dot Boone; one daughter, Karen and husband Eddie Wheeler; one daughter-in-law, Sue Boone; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grand-
children; six step-great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grand-
children. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Lola Boone; his wife Mary; one son, Marion Boone; one daughter, Nina Woodall; four brothers, Burgess, Bill, Dan and George Boone; three sisters, Gola Bowser, Edith Cannon and Becky Wilson; two grandsons, Richard and Stanley Woodall; and one great-grandchild. Haylee Boone.
His surviving family is saddened and is mourning his going home. He will be greatly missed, but we know he has gone to be with his Savior and is having a wonderful reunion with all the family that preceded him in death. It is a blessing to know that he is through with the burdens of this life and is at peace and rest.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Davidson, Rev. Dennis Winn and Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Gideons International or your favorite charity.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about placing fee-based obituaries.)

Claridge
Ruby Underdown Claridge, 94, of Evansville died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
Born in Marion, she was a member of Northeast Park Baptist Church and Covert Avenue Baptist Church, both in Evansville.
Claridge is survived by two daughters, Barbara Claridge and Doris and husband Tim Nalin, all of Evansville; three grandchildren, William Nalin, Mary Beth Nalin and Katie Blair; two great-grandchildren, Briley Nalin and Madelyn Blair; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Eugene Claridge; her husband of 57 years, Walter Claridge; and her parents, Henry and Viola Belt Underdown.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville with Pastor Ken Raymes officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m., today at Dunn Springs Cemetery in Marion.
Visitation is from 9 a.m., until the time of service today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderburgh County Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719.
Online condolences may be made at boonefunderalhome.net.

Vaughan
Virginia Isabelle Vaughan, 97, of Marion died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a retired employee of Crittenden Health Systems and a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Vaughan is survived by two sons, Phillip and wife Margaret Ann Vaughan of Henderson and Michael and wife Bettye Vaughan Marion; one daughter, Nancy and husband Lee Churchill of Fenton, Mich.; one sister, Frances Maginn of Upland, Calif.; one, daughter-in-law, Joni Vaughan; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mabel Davidson Phillips; her husband, George Vaughan; one son, Keith Vaughan; and two brothers, Bobby and Brownie Phillips.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Mapleview Cemetery.
Visitation is at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) and beginning at 10 a.m., until the time of the funeral service on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to either The Marion Baptist Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot Street, Marion, KY 42064 or Kentucky Diabetes Network, P.O. Box 4245, Frankfort, KY 40604.

Martin
James Kenneth Martin,68, of Eddyville died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.
He is survived by four sons, James Martin of Eddyville, David Martin of Marion, Ken Martin of Paducah and Joe Martin of Fredonia; one brother, Gary Martin of Paducah; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernice Martin; his parents, Simien and Maxine Croft Martin; and one brother, Dexter Martin.
There will be no services.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

February 2, 2012

Rudd
Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Rudd, 52, of Paducah died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a native of Paducah and a graduate of Reidland High School. He worked as a deckhand for several barge companies.
Rudd is survived by his mother, Linda Willhelm Rudd of Paducah; one daughter, Chasity Jackson of Marion.; one son, Michael Rudd of Paducah; one brother, Kenny Rudd of Paducah; one granddaughter, Tesla Jackson of Marion.; and two nieces, Amy Rudd and Jessica Rudd, both of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rudd; and one brother, Larry Rudd.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Keeling Family Funeral Home in Paducah with the Rev. Dennis Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Maplelawn Park Cemetery in Paducah.
Online messages may be left at www.keelingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Miller
Donnie Miller, 65, of Grand Rivers died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was of Baptist faith.
Miller is survived by his wife of 38 years, Wanda Miller; one son, John Miller of Grand Rivers; five sisters, Mary Robinson and Verda Spears, both of Boaz, Marilyn Hunter and Cathy Mathis, both of Marion, and Connie Page of Grand Rivers; two brothers, Gary Miller of Paducah and Jake Miller of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Elsie Null Miller.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Kiebler
William R. “Ricky” Kiebler, 55, of Paducah died Jan. 28, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church, the American Legion, River City Eagles and the local carpenters’ union.
Kiebler is survived by his mother, Dorris Kiebler of Paducah; one son, Terry and wife Carrie Kiebler of Portland, Tenn.; one daughter, Sara Wright or Portland; a step-grandson, Blayton Choate of Portland; four brothers, Kerry, Bobby and Eddy Kiebler, all of Paducah, and Johnny Kiebler of Calvert City; two sisters, Sharon Kiebler and Judy Riley, both of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Kiebler.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Stan Reid and Pastor Dennis Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Kentucky Special Olympics or the local Eater Seals Center, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Ferrell
Eugene “Sonnie” Ferrell, 70, of Salem died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired truck driver, a member of Salem Lodge No. 81 F & AM and attended Salem United Methodist Church.
Ferrell is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Ferrell of Salem; two daughters, Debbie and husband Jimmy Damron of Marion and Eugena and husband Steve Champion of Salem; one sister, Linda Woodward of Salem; two grandsons, Lane and Trent Champion of Salem; two step-grandchildren, Becky Crawford of Mayfield and Kyle Damron of Murray; and two step-great-granddaughters, Makaela and Kelsie Crawford, both of Mayfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Thelma Watson Ferrell Wallace; one brother, Jimmy; and two sisters, Helen and Christine.
Funeral services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Junior Deason officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery. Masonic services were Sunday.

Frantz
Ruby L. Frantz, 87, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 in Burna.
She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Frantz is survived by two sons, Richard Poindexter of Carrsville and Randall Poindexter of Marion; two daughters, Linda Chandler of Sturgis and Ellen Owen of Burna; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Poindexter; second husband, Richard Frantz; one son, James Poindexter; parents, Martin and Rebie Hunt; and one brother, Oliver Hunt.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Tabor
Ann Marie DiMarco Tabor, 86, of Salem died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She owned and operated Tabor’s Truck Stop in Salem for many years.
Tabor is survived by her husband, Paul Tabor, Sr.; 10 children, Donald Tabor of Salem, Robert and wife Deanie Tabor of Salem, Beverly and husband Danny Hunter of Salem, Gloria and husband Dale Guess of Salem, Kenny and wife Shelia Tabor of Marion, Debbie and husband Andy Bryan of Ledbetter, Joan and husband Greg Watson of Ledbetter, Sharon and husband Ronnie Slayden of Salem, Larry and wife Tina Tabor of Sebree and Paul Jr. and his wife Gina Tabor of Burna; four sisters, Joan Smith, Jean DiMarco, Gloria Burke, and Josephine Nicoetta, all of New Jersey; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ottaviano and Josephine Skillodge DiMarco; two sons, John Paul Tabor and Wayne Tabor; three brothers, Anthony DiMarco, Michael DiMarco, Ottaviano DiMarco, Jr.; one sister, Maria DiMarco; and one grandson, Robert Shawn Tabor.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Larry Buchanan and Bro. Troy Newcom officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem KY 42078.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

January 26, 2012

Chittenden
Robert Louis Chittenden, 67, of Joy, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012.
He was an Army veteran, a member of Carrsville Lodge No. 812 F & AM and a heavy equipment operator. He attended Good Hope Baptist Church.
Chittenden is survived by his wife of 31 years, Linda LaGrand Chittenden; one daughter, Amy Lynn Chittenden of North Richland Hills, Texas; a stepson, Danny and wife Pam Greer of Brandenburg; one stepdaughter, Lana Kim of Bellevue, Wash.; his mother, Christine Driver Chittenden of Joy; two sisters, Cathy Curnel of Joy and Linnie "Peggy" and husband Jim Tinsley of Cottage Grove, Tenn.; and five brothers, Paul Wayne and wife Jewell Chittenden of Burna, Mickey and wife Connie Chittenden of Burna, Terry Chittenden of Joy, Tim and wife Sabrina Chittenden of Joy and Johnny Chittenden of Carrsville; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, George Louis Chittenden; and one brother, Greg Chittenden.
Funeral and Masonic services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Benny Chandler officiating. Interment was in Hampton Cemetery.

Shire
George Raymond Shire, 84, of Marion died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Thursday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors.
He worked as a millwright at American Bridge for 25 years from 1957 until they closed. He then transferred to United States Steel where he worked until he retired in 1984. He was a member of Unity General Baptist Church in Crayne.
Shire is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lola Mae Shire of Marion; three daughters, Glenda and husband Mike Dragovich of Seminole, Fla., Brenda and husband John Clemmons of Hobart, Ind., and Jeanie Shire of Marion; 11 grandchildren, Mike Sakon, Jennifer Dragovich, Christina Dragovich, John Clemmons, Wade Clemmons, Mike Clemmons, Joe Clemmons, Kortni Clemmons, Jason Mathieu, Jessie Mathieu and Jon Mathieu; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas Fisher, Katie Mathieu, Hailey Mathieu, Laryssa Pogue and Taylor Graw.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gene Shire; one grandchild, Ed Sakon; one brother, Donald Shire; and his parents, Ralph and Laura Funkhouser Shire.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Barry Hix officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery in Willow Hill, Ill.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Tabor
Harold Riley "Cotton" Tabor, 72, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at his home.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Tabor is survived by his wife, Alma Aliene Tabor of Marion; one son, Randy Tabor of Marion; three daughters, Teresa Robertson of Marion and Darlene Bloodsworth and Marlene Sheets, both of Kuttawa; three brothers, Joe Tabor of Shreveport, La., and Bill and Edward Tabor, both of Marion; one sister, Linda Kemper of Earlington; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Edmona Tabor, one brother and one sister.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Frances Cemetery.

Rogers
Harold "Buddy" Rogers, 82, of Fredonia, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at Princeton Health and Rehab following a long illness.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fredonia. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a retired engineer tech for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway department. Rogers was a charter member of Fredonia Lions Club and a member for 56 years of Fredonia American Legion Post 103. Buddy Rogers Park in Fredonia was named in his honor.
Rogers is survived by his wife, Dorothy Riley Rogers of Fredonia; one son, Ken and wife Beth Rogers of Princeton; one daughter, Pam and husband Steve Faughn of Fredonia; three grandchildren, Jason Faughn, Jake Rogers and Josh Rogers; two brothers, Don Rogers of Murray and Larry Rogers of Hendersonville, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Justice and Blanche Beatrice Sullenger Rogers; two brothers, Keith and Gerald Rogers; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Rogers.
Funeral services were Saturday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton home with Dr. Jerrell White and Rev. Kyle Noffsinger officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Fredonia American Legion Post 103 or Buddy Rogers Park, c/o Donald Doom, 1034 Kuttawa Springs Road, Eddyville, KY 42038 or Fredonia Lions Club, c/o Linda Bennett, 90 Old Mexico Road, Fredonia, KY 42411.

Manker
Paul Manker, 77, of Lola died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
He was a member of St. William Catholic Church and Knights of Colombus.
Manker is survived by his wife, Shirley Manker of Lola; two sons, Steve Manker of Marion and Kevin and wife Terri Manker of Adams, Tenn.; five brothers, James and wife Gayle Manker of Canyon Lake, Texas, Ken and wife Brenda Manker of Murray, Ray Manker of St. Louis, Mo., David and wife Alpha Manker of Charleston, Mo. and Don and wife Diane Manker of Atoka, Tenn.; three sisters, Norma and husband Jan Sommer of Sparta, Ill., Melba and husband Jim Stricker of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Judy and husband Gordon Holzem of Springville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Bailey and Anthony Manker both of Adams.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Jean Manker ,and parents, James and Helen Manker.
Services were Monday at St. William Catholic Church in Marion with interment in St. William Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

January 19, 2012

Richardson
Edgar "Clay" Richardson, 86, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
He is survived by one brother, Nelvin Richardson of Picayune, Miss.; and one sister, Imogene Moore, also of Picayune.
Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, Nelvin and Rowena Richardson; two brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Millikan
Robert Wayne Coleman Millikan, 70, of Salem died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Salem Springlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was of Baptist faith.
Millikan is survived by his former wife, Loretta Millikan of Smithland; one daughter, Tammy and her husband Tiny Hunter of Salem; one sister, Louise Hall of Darrien, Ill.; two grandchildren, Tyler and Tyanna Hunter of Salem; one special child, Jimmy Wayne Tabor of Texas; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Alma Malcom Millikan, and one sister.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. James Brantley officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Sparks
Timothy Allen Sparks, 55, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2012 in Overland Park, Kans.
Sparks, a loving husband and father, was born April 4, 1956 in Olive Hill, Ky., to Rosa Louise and Allen Eugene Sparks. He was a 1974 graduate of West Carter High in Carter County, Ky.
At the time of passing, Sparks was an employee of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Kansas City as Senior PDS Piping Designer of engineering. He was previously employed by Chicago Bridge and Iron of Chicago as senior designer of engineering, Linde Process Plants of Tulsa, Okla., as senior piping designer and retired from Air Products of Calvert City as designer engineer in 2000.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Louise Barnett Sparks of Tulsa; his father, Allen Eugene Sparks, of Olive Hill, one daughter, Sarah Sparks Sweeney of Tulsa; one son, James Matthew Sparks of Ledbetter; one brother, Steven Sparks of Olive Hill; and three grandchildren, Trinity, Alex and Lucy of Tulsa.
Funeral services were Wednesday in the Chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors, with burial to follow in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about placing fee-based obituaries.)

January 12, 2012

Casper, 102
Cozette Ray Casper, 102, of Hampton died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at Paducah Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
She was a Livingston County native and began her career as a school teacher and later assisted her husband as postmaster and running the general store in Hampton. She was a member of Hampton/North Livingston Baptist Church.
Casper is survived by one niece, Gayle McDermott of Paducah; one great-niece, Stephanie McDermott and husband Scott Simmons of Lexington; one great-nephew, Dan McDermott of Orlando, Fla.; one great-great-niece, Clare McDermott; and a great-great-nephew, Colton Simmons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Doc” Casper; one brother, Glenn Ray; one sister, Louise Ray Daniel; her parents, Ernest and Cora Jameson Ray; and her step-mother, Hattie Threlkeld Ray.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Jim Wring and Rev. Ken Cummins officiating. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m., until the funeral hour today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Duley Bluff or Hampton Cemetery Funds, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Lynch
Rosa Lee Lynch, 87, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She attended Harvest House United Pentecostal Church in Marion.
Lynch is survived by two daughters, Margaret and Velma Lee Lynch, both of Marion; one sister, Edith Wheatcroft of Marion; one sister-in-law, Leora Lynch of Marion; nine grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Lynch; one son, Benjamin Lynch; one brother and two sisters.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Easley
Judy Easley, 65, of Marion died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a member of Morganfield Christian Church and a retired elementary school teacher from the Crittenden County school system.
Easley is survived by her husband, Jack Easley of Marion; son, Mark Easley of Marion; two brothers, Don Ladd of Clarksville, Tenn., and Doug Ladd of Morganfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William D. and Anna Rae Ladd; and one brother, Dwight Ladd.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to: St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Rushing
Roy Spencer Rushing, 87, of Barrington Hills, Ill. died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.
He was a native of Marion and was instrumental along with Stan "Hawk" Oliver in putting on the Marion High School reunions for many years. After moving to Chicago in 1941, he joined the Chicago Police Department in 1955 and retired in 1968 to open his own business, Ben Franklin Motors in Chicago. The business is still run by the family. Rushing was also a Kentucky Colonel.
Rushing is survived by his wife, Marylynn J. Fischer; one son, John and wife Dianna Rushing; one daughter, Gaye Lynn Rushing; two grandchildren, Christopher and wife Michelle Rushing and James and wife Sarah Rushing; two great-grandchildren, Addison and Dawson Rushing; one niece, Jennifer and husband Chris Strader; two nephews, Richard and wife Kathy Rushing and Thomas and wife Kathy Rushing; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lena Rushing; three brothers, Curtis, Thomas and Raymond Rushing; and two sisters, Helen Jane and Martha Lane Rushing.
Funeral services were Dec. 30, 2011 at Davenport Family Funeral Home in Barrington, Ill. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northeastern Illinois at www.hospiceanswers.org or The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at www.aspca.org.

Hobbs
Juanita Hobbs, 80, of Marion died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a former postmaster at Tolu.
Hobbs is survived by one daughter, Patsy and husband Tommy Payne of Marion; one daughter-in-law, Vicki Hobbs; one brother, W.G. Belt of Nebo; two grandsons, Corey Payne and Jacob Wood, both of Marion; one granddaughter; Angie O’Leary of Marion; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Mary Graham Belt; her husband, Harold “Poochie” Hobbs; and one son, Ronnie Hobbs.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter and Rev. Wayne Winters officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Belt
Kathy Belt, 55, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at Kindred Health Care in Louisville.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Dean Belt; two sons, Jammie Belt and Troy Belt; two sisters, LaVanda Bennett and Charlotte Gass; a brother, James G. Belt; five grandchildren, Brenna Belt, Layken Belt, Bridgette Belt, Stacia Snow and Bailey Heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Clifton and Golda Nell Loving Belt; a sister, Martha Humm; five brothers, Wayne, Yewell, Jewell, Kenneth Leon and Roger Dale Belt.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in the Belt Family Cemetery with Rev. Billy Jones officiating.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com

Nichols
Leealema Pauline Duncan Nichols, 67, of Providence died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Providence.
Nichols is survived by her husband, Luther Nichols of Providence; one daughter, Tammy Todd of Marion; two sons, James Hamby of Providence and Eddie Nichols of Atlanta; seven brothers, Cecil Duncan of Collinsville, Ill., Kenneth Duncan of Wyoming, Jimmy and Billy Duncan, both of Marion, Doug Duncan of Bowling Green, Randy Chittenden of Ohio and Robert Chittenden of Illinois; two sisters, Peggy Reed and Gail Reed, both of Salem; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Freeman and Roberta Duncan, and one brother, Lewis Ray Chittenden.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

January 5, 2012

Monahan
Dr. William G. "Bill" Monahan, 84, of Morgantown, W.Va. died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born in Bowling Green, Ky. on Aug. 9, 1927, the third son of Robert E. and Anna Catherine Monahan.
He was a graduate of the Bowling Green College High School and held a bachelor of science degree in geography from Western Kentucky University (1951), master of arts in geography and history from Vanderbilt University (1955) and an Ed.D. in educational administration from Michigan State University (1960).
Dr. Monahan began his professional career as a high school teacher and athletic coach at Marion. He was a retired emeritus professor of higher education at West Virginia University (WVU). He came to WVU in 1972 as dean of the College of Human Resources and Education from a professorship in educational administration and director of the Iowa Center for Research in School Administration at the University of Iowa. Prior to his appointment at Iowa, he was an associate professor of educational administration at the University of Oklahoma and instructor at Michigan State University.
He was the author of five books and more than 70 scholarly articles in nationally refereed journals as well as a number of published monographs and essays. He was cited by the American Educational Research Association in 1975 for his research utilizing q-factor analysis. During his 10-year tenure as dean of the College of Human Resources and Education (HRE) at WVU, he served as president of the National Association of Land Grant and State University Deans of Education. He was a two-term member of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and he chaired AACTE’s “Extended Program” Task Force which led to five-year teacher education programs at WVU and elsewhere. He was president of the West Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and also served two terms as president of the Appalachia Educational Laboratory Board of Directors where he was a member of the board for 15 years. He was presented with the AEL Board of Directors’ Distinguished Leadership Award in 1984.
Dr. Monahan was the first recipient of the West Virginia State Department of Education’s prestigious “Leaders of Learning” award. He chaired more than 70 doctoral thesis committees at the universities of Oklahoma, Iowa and at WVU. While dean of HRE, he was instrumental in establishing the HRE Alumni Association for which that organization subsequently created the William G. Monahan Award for HRE’s outstanding senior student at the college convocation, which he also initiated. Dr. Monahan has since endowed that award through the WVU Foundation.
He was an avid golfer, serving on the board of directors of the Pines Country Club for two terms and authored the Pines Country Club Newsletter for 17 years. He won the Pines Senior Club Championship in 2001. In his youth, he was a big band vocalist with several well-known dance bands.
He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during the latter years of World War II and then was among the first U.S. Army occupation troops in Japan as a sergeant in the 19th Infantry, 24th Infantry Division.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Jane N. Monahan, in 2000, and by his daughter-in-law, Rita Monahan in 1999; as well as two brothers, Robert E. Monahan Jr., 20, killed in action during World War II as a member the 15th Air Force and Frank Spencer Monahan, 74, who was wounded in the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy in 1944.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. W. Gregory Monahan, professor of history at Eastern Oregon University, and Joseph T. Monahan, instructor in American history at Liberty High School in Harrison County, W.Va., his wife Cathy and their children Miguel and Eliana; two grandchildren, Andrew and wife Laura Monahan in Portland, Ore., and Catherine Rutledge Monahan, a student at Willamette University in Salem, Ore.; and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Liam and Owen Monahan in Portland. He is also survived by his dear sister and longtime golf partner Joan Westin of Grenada, Miss., and numbers of nieces and nephews.
Dr. Monahan’s family is honoring his wishes for cremation.
There was a memorial service Dec. 24 at Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the WVU Foundation for the William G. Monahan Award Fund, College of Human Resources and Education, One Water Front Place 7th Floor, P.O. Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507.
Condolences can be made online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about placing fee-based obituaries.)

Crouch
Carl L. Crouch, 59, of Harrisburg, Ill., a native of Smithland and formerly of Crittenden County, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at his residence.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired river boat pilot for both Ingram Towing and Ohio Valley Towing. He was of the Baptist faith.
Crouch is survived by his wife, Donna McElrath Crouch; two stepsons, James and wife Deanna Ryan of Brookport, Ill., and Charles and wife Djuna Ryan of Harrisburg, Ill; one stepdaughter, Gwendolyn Ryan of Evansville; two brothers, Calvin and wife Linda Crouch and Mike and wife Marlene Crouch; five sisters Shirley Bartley, Carolyn and husband Kyle Duty, Rita Pullen, Pat and husband Kevin Morrow and Pam and husband Jerry Delargey; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; 10 nephews; and eight nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Lee and Melvia Edmonds Crouch; one brother, James Crouch; one niece, Stephanie Bartley; and one nephew, Austin Crouch.
Funeral services were Dec. 29 at the Keeling Family Funeral Home in Paducah with the Rev. Paul Peck officiating. Burial was in the Mount Kenton Cemetery in Paducah.
Online messages may be left at www.keelingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Sheets
JoAnn Sheets, 69, of Salem, formerly of Illinois, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at her residence.
She worked for the State of Illinois, Department of Revenue as an auditor for 20 years. She attended and was active in Marion General Baptist Church.
Sheets is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert W. Sheets; three daughters, Theresa and husband Robert Stanley of Dixon; Karen and husband Allen Brown and Tina Marie Sheets, both of Columbia, Mo.; three sons, Russell Love and Curtis and wife Chris Love, both of Salem, and Robbie Sheets of Columbia; two sisters, Betty Coleman of Virden, Ill., Peggy Turner of Loami, Ill.; one brother, George Harris of Virden; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Hallie Harris; two sons, Mike and Donnie McCoy; two brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services were Dec. 28 at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden with Kevin Coleman officiating. Interment was in Union Chapel Cemetery in Virden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Condolences may be left at www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com

Alvis
Donald Ray Alvis, 74, of Marion died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a farm laborer and member of Sturgis Missionary Baptist Church.
Alvis is survived by his mother, Mary J. Alvis of Marion; two brothers, James Alvis of Calvert City and George Alvis of Uniontown; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Alvis, and a brother, Gene Alvis.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Durham officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pitzer
Lonnie Lester Pitzer, 58, of Fredonia died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home.
He was an industrial engineer and U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mariwain Eckhardt Pitzer.
Pitzer is survived by his wife, Sharon Pitzer of Fredonia; one stepson, Scott Anderson of Dixon, Calif.; one sister, Lenna Seiff of Marysville, Calif.; one brother, Joey Hackney, Marion; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Myers Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Rushing
Laura Alsobrook Rushing, 91, of Smithland died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a bus driver for the Livingston County school system for over 30 years; a 4-H leader for more than 50 years; an American Quilters Society volunteer and a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Ronnie Rushing of Burna; one daughter, Peggy Knott of Paducah; five grandchildren, Mike Rushing, Lynn Rushing, Dale Rushing, Sheri Englert and Susan Weaks; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Rushing; three brothers, Maurice, Paul and Thomas Alsobrook; three sisters, Elsie Davidson, Betty Mitchell and Natalie Alsobrook; and her parents, Leffel and Ethel Phillips Alsobrook.
Graveside funeral services were Dec. 26 at Dyer Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Mitcheson officiating. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Sliger
Lewis Sliger, 85, of Portage, Ind., formerly of Marion, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 in Portage.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Battle of the Bulge in the 44th Infantry, a member of Portage VFW Post 7760 and a Kentucky Colonel. He was retired from Budd Company, a metal fabricator.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Christine Sliger of Portage; two sons, Robert and wife Peggy Sliger of Valparaiso, Ind., and James and wife Rebecca Sliger of St. John, Ind.; one daughter, Teresa and husband Wes Simon of Portage; three sisters, Roberta Cash, Faye Duggan and Kaye and husband Ronnie Glore; two brothers, Alfred and wife Sheila Sliger and Kenneth and wife Joan Sliger; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys Kirk Sliger; four sisters, Mildred Niemi, Frances Hacker, Georgia Hodge and Betty Pohlman; and one brother, Robert Neal Sliger.
Services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Collins
William Lowery "Bill" Collins, 88, of Providence died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a maintenance worker for the City of Providence.
Collins is survived by his wife, Allie Jean Collins of Providence, and one sister, Ruth Alvey of Morganfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lillie Collins, and three brothers.
Services were Dec. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Repton Cemetery.

Moore
Cody Allan Moore, 34, of Salem died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Moore was a laborer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Peggy Hopper Moore.
He is survived by one brother, Paul Ray Moore of Paducah; and two daughters, Traci Moore and Cori Moore, both of Salem.
Graveside services were conducted Friday at Salem Cemetery with Bro. Roger Moore officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Cosby
Ray Franklin Cosby, 84, of Smithland died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Cosby; one son, Stanley Cosby of Smithland; one daughter, Betty Cooper of Hickory; four grandchildren, Christina Walker of Kevil, Shelly Gardner of Symsonia, Ashton Cosby and Emily Cosby of Burna; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Cosby and Ethel Quertermous Cosby; three brothers, Wilson, Hubert and Harvey Cosby.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was at McMurray Cemetery in Smithland with Rev. Jerry Asberry officiating.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Thompson
Mildred Thompson, 96, of Salem died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church.
Thompson is survived by one sister, Carline Lawrence; one brother, Owen Hurley; and also by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Thompson; parents, William Henry Hurley and LuVina Kimberlim; one sister, Devonas Hurley; and one brother, Troy Hurley.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in Salem Cemetery with Rev. Mike Adkins officiating.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Moxley
Joseph Leon Moxley, 59, of Marion died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He is survived by his children, April Austin and Eric Moxley, both of Lincoln, Ill.; three sisters, Geneva M. and husband Jerry Norin of Metropolis, Ill., Patsy Ann and husband Jerry Murphy of Cave-In-Rock, Ill., and Rosemary and husband Jim Teddy of Lincoln; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Given and Rose L. Murray Moxley.
Funeral services were Dec. 24 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gary Murray officiating. Burial was in Calvery Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Aldridge
Rosalie Aldridge, 85, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Aldridge is survived by her husband, Charles Aldridge of Marion; one son, Rick Aldridge of Bowling Green; one daughter, Lana Newcom of Wood River, Ill.; two brothers, Marvin Ordway of Crayne and Carl Ordway of Marion; one sister, Mary E. Ordway of Crayne; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Iva Ordway.
Services were Dec. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemtery.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to: Marion Baptist Church, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Hale
Maxine Hale, 79, of Marion died Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a member of Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church.
Hale is survived by her husband, Guthrie "Gus" Hale of Marion; two daughters, Jeanetta and husband Robert Gibbs of Cave-In-Rock, Ill., and Vickie and husband David Yandell of Manitou; one son, L.E. and wife Jan Hale of Morganfield; and four grandchildren, Katrease and Kasey Hale and Makayla and Caleb Yandell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Minnie Smith; four brothers, Haskell Lee, Kenneth, Raymond and Bill Smith; and two sisters, Lorena Hogg and Pauline Smith.
Services were Dec. 28 at Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Winn
Betty Winn, 78, of Fredonia died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011 at Christian Care Center in Kuttawa.
She was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Winn is survived by two sons, Dennis and wife Trish Winn of Fredonia and Marty and wife Kathy Winn of Fredonia; two daughters, Elaine and husband Danny York of Fredonia and Tracey and husband Gerry Crowley of Auburn, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, James A. and wife Ann Blackburn of Marion; one sister, Idabelle Riley of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floy Winn; parents, Clem and Lela Freeman Blackburn; one sister, Dorothy Reid; three brothers, Jack Blackburn and two infant brothers; one grandchild, Tenille Winn; and two great-grandchildren, Eli and Kaiden Gill.
Funeral services were Dec. 29 at the Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Danny York and Rev. Rich Gardner officiating. Burial was in Asher Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Bright Life Farms, c/o Roberta Robertson, 6773 U.S. Hwy. 62, Kuttawa, KY 42055 or Sunrise Children's Services, c/o William K. Smithwick, P.O. Box 36570, Louisville, KY 40233-9909.

Stoehr
Ann Howard Stoehr, 70, of Eddyville died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at her residence.
She was retired from ATO-FINA Chemical Plant in Calvert City as an engineering secretary with 20 years of service. She was a member of Eddyville United Methodist Church.
Stoehr is survived by her husband of 15 years, Gene Stoehr, Sr.; one son, Brad and wife Elizabeth Hunt of Iuka; one daughter, Kristi and husband Rob Spedding of Eddyville; two grandchildren, Carlyann and Connor Spedding, both of Eddyville; one brother, John and wife Becky Howard of Eddyville; one cousin, Ronnie and wife Ruth Marshall of Marion; and several step-children and step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlon and Ruby Marshall Howard.
Services were Tuesday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Jack Larwa officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to lakelandchapel.com.

Hoffman
Lloyd Franklin Hoffman, 94, of Owensboro died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at the Carmel Home in Owensboro.
He was born in Henderson. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, usher and teacher in church training since moving to Owensboro in 1959. Hoffman retired in 1987 as a life insurance agent after more than 38 years. He had also been employed as a deliveryman for Danhauer Drugs, Horton’s Office Machines and by Welborn Floral Company.
He is survived by five sons, Donald R. and wife Marge Hoffman of Philpot, Ronald G. Hoffman of Deland, Fla., Lloyd K. “Ken” and wife Bonnie Hoffman of Thruston, Dennis W. and wife Connie Hoffman of Owensboro and Richard D. and wife Gayla Hoffman of Owensboro; a daughter, Linda K. and husband Ricky Brown of Marion; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Hoffman was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Elizabeth Butler Hoffman; his parents, Benjamin Franklin and Minnie Catherine Hoffman; two brothers, Harry Edward and Walter Kenneth Hoffman; and a sister, Susie Kathleen “Kitty” Hust.
Services are at noon today (Thursday) at Third Baptist Church in Owensboro. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson.
Visitation was from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and from 10 to 11:30 a.m., today at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Carmel Home, 2501 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303. Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.

Snider
Cecille Ann Banko Snider, 93, of Kuttawa, formerly of Illinois, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa.
She was born in Elgin, Ill., and was a homemaker. She had been a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Midlothian, Ill., for 58 years and was also a member of the Rosary-Altar Guild at the church. She attended St. Mark Catholic Church in Eddyville.
Snider is survived by two sons, James William and wife Linda Snider of Warrenville, Ill., and Thomas and wife Deidra Snider of Odessa, Tex; one daughter, Barbara and husband Charles Gillihan of Fredonia; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Adelaide Banko of Sun City West, Ariz., and Irene Erickson of Whittier, Calif.; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jerry" William Snider; two brothers, Stanley and Leonard Banko; five sisters, Mary, Helen, Elizabeth, Lenore and Stella; and her parents, Stanley and Josephine Fus Banko.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Eddyville with Rev. Shaiju Thomas officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday), at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with prayer service at 7:30 p.m.