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She is survived by a granddaughter, Cathy Harned of Paducah; a grandson, Gary Woodall of Wickliffe; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Grover Cleveland Smith and Raymond L. Griffith; a daughter, Virginia Woodall; two sisters, Ida Waldroup and Lena Sunderland; and a grandson.

Funeral services were held Dec. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Powell
Beatrice Doyle Powell, 89, of Smithland, died Dec. 19 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Hilda Wright of Paducah; a son, Emmett Powell of Burna; a sister, Ruth Sanders of Paducah; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a niece and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lossie Ray Kirk and Morris G. Powell; and her parents, Emmitt and Arla Nelson Doyle.

Funeral services were held Dec. 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Beals officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dyer Hill Baptist Church, 1243 U.S. 60 East, Smithland, KY 42081.

Belt
Leora Katherine Belt, 80, of Marion, died Dec. 18 at her home.

She is survived by a son, Lamuel Watson of Greensboro, N.C.; a daughter, Dora Alice Watson of Lansing, Ill.; two sisters, Evelyn Atwell of Lola and Helen Watson of Marion; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Claudette Watson Ballard; two brothers; and her parents, Arch and Dora Walker Campbell.

Graveside services were held Dec. 24 at Lola Cemetery.

Hendrick
Edward Hendrick, 89, of Hampton, died Dec. 22 at Lourdes Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 29 at Boyd Funeral Home.

Thomas
David Thomas, 62, of Smithland, died Dec. 20 in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Doris Hennessee Thomas; two sons, Jeffrey Thomas of Benton and Steven Thomas of Smithland; two daughters, Stephanie Holman and Cynthia Holman, both of Smithland; two brothers, James Slusher of San Antonio, Texas and Joseph Slusher of Rockdale, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Arnold of Fresno, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mollie Taylor; his father, Adolphus Thomas; his stepfather, Conward Taylor; and a brother, Ray Thomas.

Funeral services were held Dec. 26 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Russell Joiner officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.

Hardin
Susie V. Hardin, 95, of Marion, died Dec. 23 at Crittenden Hospital.

She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and attended Hurricane Church Camp Meeting for 95 years without missing a year.

She is survived by a sister, Kate Mitchell of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Dec. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick and Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College Street, Marion, KY 42064; or to Hurricane Camp Meeting, c/o Delores Belt, 2160 S.R. 297, Marion, KY 42064.

Holloman
John R. Holloman, 80, of Marion, died Dec. 26 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. He was a member of Frances Presbyterian Church and Liberty Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by two daughters, Angel McDonald of Marion and Mary Butler of Owensboro; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Holloman.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Dec. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Chris McDonald and Bro. Butch Gray officiating. Burial will be in Frances Cemetery.

Tabor
Pauline Beatrice Tabor, 84, of Greenville, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 25 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.

Tabor was born in Crittenden County and was a retired payroll clerk in the bookkeeping and billing department at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenville where she was a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 489.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 28 at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville with Dr. Charles Midkiff officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.

Surviving are four daughters, Janice Montgomery of Cookville, Tenn., and Catherine Smith, Judy Bradley and Susie Lee, all of Greenville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Tabor, formerly of Crittenden County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center and Kentucky Baptist Home for Children.

December 20 issue
James
Margaret E. James, 80, of Marion, died Dec. 17 at Salem Springlake Care Center.

She is survived by her husband, Merril James of Marion; a son, Billy James of Marion; a sister, Helen Adams of Melbourne, Fla.; and a grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. and Dewey Powell Franklin.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Dec. 20 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips and Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideons Memorial Bibles, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Tharp
William "Bill" E. Tharp, 84, of Battle Creek, Mich., formerly of Tolu, died Dec. 14 at Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek. He was a member of the Post 25 Year Club and Urbandale Baptist Church.

Tharp was born in Tolu, where he attended school. He retired as a machine operator at the Post Cereal Company in Battle Creek after 27 years.

Surviving are his wife, Ida R. Tharp of Battle Creek; a daughter, Mary N. Swallows, also of Battle Creek; a son, James R. Tharp of Dowling, Mich.; a sister, Ruby Morgan of Whitwell, Tenn.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Odie and Grace moore Tharp, and a sister, Leila Tharp.

Funeral services were held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel Dec. 18 with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek.

Memorial contributions may be made to Urbandale Baptist Church Building Fund or Lifespan-Good Samaritan Hospice Care.

Thurman
Grace Mackenzie Thurman, 11 months, of Nashville, died Dec. 11.

She is survived by her parents, Greg and Ann Marie Thurman; her grandparents, Jim and Sylvia Thurman of Marion and Jim and Ann Stafford; great-grandparents Jewel Stafford, Raymond Thurman and Ray and Mary Spurlock.

Funeral services were held Dec. 13 at Harpeth Baptist Church with Mack Hannah officiating. Interment followed in Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, 2424 Garland Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 c/o Memory of Grace M. Thurman; or to the Grace Thurman Memorial Scholarship Fund at Belmont University.

Belt
Glendel Eugene Belt, 64, of Lola, died Dec. 11 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a self-employed farmer in Livingston County and was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Joyce Belt of Lola; two sons, Steve Belt of Indianapolis and Darwin Belt of Ledbetter; a daughter, Glenda Yancy of Nashville; his mother, Ethel Belt of Salem; three brothers, Raymond Belt of Marion, Deon Belt of Salem and Leon Belt of Granite City, Ill; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Corbet Belt.

Funeral services were held Dec. 14 at Lola Pentecostal Church with Rev. Tim Fouts and Rev. Kenneth Brand officiating. Boyd Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.

Jones
Funeral services for Robert Lee Jones, 51, of Crayne, were held Dec. 17 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Mike Littrell officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.

Jones, a retired crane operator at Vulcan Material Co., died Dec. 14 at his home.

Surviving are his wife, Kathy June Jones of Crayne; two sons, Robert James Jones and George Lee Jones, both of Crittenden County; a daughter, Shelia Kay Jones Cartwright of Crittenden County; four brothers, James Jones, Junior Jones and William "Redbird" Jones, all of Caldwell County, and Raymond "Redeye" Jones of Cynthiania; six sisters, Hilda Krydnski of Chicago, Bonnie Cruce, Mary Sue Cruce, Earlyne Roberts and Maxine Beavers, all of Caldwell County and Anna Pearl Jones of Livingston County; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eva Mae Rushing and James Carter Jones.

Riley
James Riley, 79, of Eddyville, died Dec. 12 at Crittenden Hospital. Funeral services were held Dec. 15 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Steve MoVay, Rev. Bob Bouser and Rev. Grant Sullivan officiating. Burial was in Kuttawa Cemetery.

Riley, who was a self-employed contractor, was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Eddyville United Methodist Church.
He was a member of Suwanee Masonic Lodge No. 190 in Kuttawa; Scottish Rite in South Bend, Ind.; Ripah Temple in Madisonville; the Princeton Fraternal Order of Elks and the Princeton American Legion.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Foster Riley; a son, Joe Riley of Eddyville; four brothers, David Riley of Salem, Jack Riley of Louisville, Dick Riley of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Bill Riley of Munster, Ind.; a granddaughter; five step grandchildren; a step great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Riley; a brother, B.J. Riley, Jr., and by his parents, Bartley Riley Sr., and Willie Wolford Riley.

Fritts
Annie Mae Fritts, 83, of Hickory, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 20 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield. She was a member of Viola Baptist Church in Hickory and was a 1976 graduate of Mid-Continent Bible College at Mayfield where she was employed until her death.

She is survived by her ex-husband, John Kenneth Fritts; a daughter, Wilma Kay Lewis of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alma Postelweight Conger; a son, Bennie Kenneth Fritts; and two grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield Nov. 23 and funeral services Nov. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dr. Ray Carroll and Rev. Wallace Smith officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery.

Easley
Eddie Bruce Easley, 65, of Marion, died Dec. 16 at Salem Springlake Care Center.

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Hughes Easley of Marion; two sons, Chris Easley of Marshall County and Phillip Easley of Nashville; a daughter, Jill Whitsell of Fulton; three sisters, Maggie Ames of Indianapolis, Jerilyn May of Marion and Danielle Franklin of Princeton; three brothers, Larry Easley and Keith Easley, both of Tolu, and Noble Easley of Marion; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Woody Easley.

Funeral services will be held at a later date; however, friends and relatives will meet at Salem Springlake Care Center in Room 510 between 2-4 p.m., Dec. 22.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42002.

Croft
Erma Croft, 88, of Marion, died Dec. 18 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Marcella Cooper of St. Louis and Anna Lou Whitt of Marion; two sons, Truman Croft of Marion and Danny Croft of Paducah; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Croft.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. Wendell Ordway officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064 or to the American Heart Association, 222 Kentucky Ave., Suite 4, Paducah, KY 42003.

December 13 issue
Kirk
Allie Kirk, 99, of Marion, died Dec. 8 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. He was a member of Crayne USA Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by a son, Houston Kirk of Marion; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Philip Faulk officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Kirk.

Hackney
Wanda Laverne Hackney, 73, of Salem, died Dec. 6 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.

Surviving are five sons, Steve Hackney, Ricky Hackney and David Hackney, all of Salem, Danny Hackney of Grand Rivers and Dale Hackney of Marion; five daughters, Judith Thurman and Wanda Hamby, both of Marion, Monda Watson of Salem, Martha Stinnett of Dycusburg and Patsy Luedbehusen of Ferdinand, Ind.; a brother, Tommy Franklin of Salem; three sisters, Iva Rolle of Wisconsin, Patsy Ruth Hutchcraft of Evansville and Doris Jane Moore of Marion; 20 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hackney.

Funeral services were held Dec. 9 at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery.

Sanders
Lydia Marie Sanders of Smithland died Dec. 5 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a 30-year member of Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah.

She is survived by two sisters, Manita Singleton of Salem and Suzzie Hardin of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sanders; four brothers; and two sisters. Her parents were Jim Myrick and Flossie Greenwalt Myrick.

Funeral services were held Dec. 8 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Council officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.

Croft
Opal Ailene Croft, 82, of Salem, died Dec. 11 at Crittenden Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 13 at New Union Baptist Church with Rev. David Davis and Rev. Arthur Austin Jr., officiating. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery.

Surviving are a daughter, Hazel Croft of Salem; a son, Perry Croft of Salem; two sisters, Wilma Gilland and Leva Collins, both of Salem; a brother, Allen Hosick of Benton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, C.W. Croft; a brother; a sister; and her parents, George and Janie Millikan Hosick.

Belt
Glendell Belt, 64, of Salem, died Dec. 11 at Western Baptist Hospital.

Arrangements were incomplete at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem.

Oliver
Bill B. Oliver, 52, of Machesney Park, Ill., died Dec. 2 at his home. He was born in Marion and lived in Rockford 35 years.

He was employed in automobile sales for 28 years, most recently by Webb Boys in Harvard, Ill. He was previously employed by Humphrey Cadillac and Olds and Rockford River Ford for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

He was active in fund raising for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation and the Illinois Parents Association.

Surviving are his wife, Judy Oliver of Machesney Park; a daughter, Alicia Oliver of Machesney Park; his father, Stan Oliver of Rockford; a brother, Jim Oliver of Machesney Park; two sisters, Cheryl Oliver and Tammy Oliver, both of Machesney Park and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Palestine Oliver.

Funeral services were held Dec. 7 at Christenson Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Boyce officiating. Burial was in Scandinavian Cemetery.

December 6 issue
Woodside
Willard E. Woodside, 94, of Hudson, Fla., died Nov. 16 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. He was born in Crittenden County and moved from Henderson to Florida in 1957.

He was a member of Pearl of the West F&AM, 146 Shriners Lodge, Egypt Temple and a member of Beacon Baptist Church in Hudson.

Surviving are a daughter, Robbin Stephens of Hudson; two grandchildren; two sisters, Opal Harmon of Paducah and Lorene Marvel of Louisville; and several cousins of Marion.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Anna Mae Pool Woodside. His parents were Odie and Berthe Gass Woodside. Funeral services were held at Beacon Baptist Church with burial in Grace Memorial Garden. Bell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O'Hara
Edwina O'Hara, 76, of Marion, died Dec. 3 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church, a 1946 graduate of the University of Mississippi, a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

She is survived by a daughter, Frances Woodring of Sturgis; two grandchildren; and one niece.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dickey O'Hara; and her parents, George and Sybil Jones.

Funeral services were held Dec. 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial will be in Kuttawa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kuttawa Cemetery, Box 122, Kuttawa, KY 42055.

LeFan
Sanders "Cotton" LeFan, 78, of Dycusburg, died Nov. 30 at Hilltop Nursing Home. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and retired from SKW Alloys. He was an avid horseman.

Surviving are his wife Mary LeFan of Dycusburg; three sons, Philip LeFan, Dennis LeFan and Kevin LeFan, all of Dycusburg; five grandchildren; a brother, W.C. LeFan of LaGrange; and a sister, Dorothy Dyer of Baskett, Ky.

Funeral services were held Dec. 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Groff officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Sutton
Ivan "Bowie" Sutton, 85, of Marion, died Nov. 28 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theatre.

Surviving are a stepdaughter, Vicki Harris of Marion; three step grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Sutton; two brothers, Eldon Sutton and Glenn Sutton; and his parents, S.D. and Ada Sutton.

Funeral services were held Nov. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Eskew
James Michael Eskew, 57, of Marion, died Nov. 27 at his home.

He is survived by three brothers, John Wayne Eskew, Paul Eskew and David Eskew, all of Marion; and a sister, Barbara Eskew of Marion.

Graveside services were held Dec. 1 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Winters officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dixon
Evelyn Dixon, 74, of Marion, died Nov. 27 at Western Baptist Hospital.

She is survived by several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Liss and Ruth Ann Thomas.

Funeral services were held Nov. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.

Lilly
Mildred T. Lilly, 97, of Shelbyville, Tenn., formerly of Marion, died Dec. 3. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darryl Croft officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

She is survived by seven daughters, Jane Corley of Shelbyville, Ann Hollister of South Boston, Va., Joel Johnson of Alexandria, Va., Joyce Spencer of San Diego, Calif., Rosa Cage of Santa Anna, Calif., Peggy Chandler of Georgetown, Ohio and Donna Marcus of Miami, Ohio; two sons, William Lilly of Columbus, Ohio and Danny Lilly of Bay Point, Calif; 24 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Lindsey
Warner N. Lindsey, 83, of Fredonia, died Dec. 3 at Hilltop Nursing Home. He was a member of Frances Baptist Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Joy Knight of Dycusburg; two sons, Ricky Lindsey and Larry Lindsey, both of Dycusburg; two sisters, Louise Boyd of Marion and Hazel King of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Lindsey; and a son, Johnny Lindsey.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Dec. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Eugene Wyatt officiating. Burial will be in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Johnson
Funeral services for Willard Johnson, 73, of Marion, will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 6 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Rev. David Winders and Rev. Herbert Alexander will officiate, with burial in White's Chapel Cemetery.

Johnson died Dec. 3 at Western Baptist Hospital.

Surviving are his wife, Thelma Johnson of Marion; two sons, Larry Johnson and Bruce Johnson, both of Marion; a daughter, Carolyn Cessna of Madisonville; a brother, James Johnson of Marion; and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to White's Chapel Cemetery Fund, 3531 U.S. 60 West, Marion, KY 42064.

November 29 issue
VanHooser
Funeral services for Ruth E. VanHooser, 93, of Marion, were held Nov. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Bill Crabtree officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

VanHooser, a member of Calvery Baptist Church in Crayne, died Nov. 18 at Crittenden Hospital.

She is survived by a son, Bobby Don Gilland of Marion; two daughters, Helen Corn of Litchfield, Ill., and Jean Foster of Springfield, Ill.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, James Gilland and Luke VanHooser; and two daughters, Virginia Corn and Laverne Croft.

Fritts
Annie Fritts, 83, of Hickory, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 20 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. She was a member of Viola Baptist Church and was a 1976 graduate of Mid-Continent Bible College.

She is survived by her husband, John Kenneth Fritts; a daughter, Wilma Kay Lewis of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alma Postelweight Conger.

Funeral services were held at Gilbert Funeral Home Nov. 24 with Dr. Ray Carroll officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery.

Smith
Funeral services were held Nov. 27 for Helen L. Smith, 81, of Marion. She died Nov. 25 at Crittenden Hospital.

Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated the ceremony. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

She is survived by several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Smith.

Moore
James Bruce Moore, 69, of Marion, died Nov. 26 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was a retired administrator in the Crittenden County School District, a graduate of Murray State University and charter president of tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Murray State and a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia Moore, of Marion; two daughters, Denette Wynn of Marion and Alison Gilchrist of Lone Oak; a granddaughter; and two step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Sally Eskew Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Bill McCormick and Rev. Jack Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crittenden County Ambulance Fund, c/o Fifth Third Bank, Marion, Ky.

November 22 issue
Sisco
James C. Sisco, 54, of Puryear, Tenn., died Nov. 17 at Henry County Medical Center.

Funeral services were held at Gilbert Funeral Home Nov. 20 with Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Wilma Sisco of Puryear; his ex-wife, Martha Harris of Puryear; two sons, Ricky Lee Sisco of Mountain Grove, Mo., and John Curtis Sisco of Calvert City; two daughters, Martha Helen Emery of Cabool, Mo., and Jeanie Marie Thomason of Providence; a sister, Becky Mae Fraley of Wheatcroft; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Helen Sisco; a brother; and a sister.

McDowell
Thelma McDowell, 86, of Fredonia, died Nov. 16 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a homemaker and member of Glenn's Chapel United Methodist Church in Lyon County.

Surviving are two sons, Ricky McDowell and Eddy L. "Ike" McDowell, both of Fredonia; three sisters, Rhea Stinnett of Dycusburg, Dorris Thompson of West Memphis, Ark., and Ruth Cooke of St. Louis; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Nov. 18 at Lakeland Funeral Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Gary Carlton officiating. Burial was in Glenn's Chapel Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by two stepsons, Joe McDowell and Don McDowell; three brothers, William Baldwin, Charlie Baldwin and Hugh Baldwin; five sisters, Allie Ennis, Byrd Dycus, Kathryn Grubbs, Tylene Owens and Lucille Faughn; and her parents, Martin Luther and Alma Virginia Martin Baldwin.

Dills
Nell Dills, 90, of Clay, died Nov. 16 at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence. She was a member of Shady Grove Eastern Star No. 505; the White Shrine of Marion; and First Baptist Church in Clay.

Survivors include two sisters, Ora Belle Winstead of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Virginia Beinkampen of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and a son, Bobby.

Funeral services were held Nov. 19 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with burial in Oddfellow Cemetery, also in Clay.

Grandstaff
H. Preston Grandstaff, 81, of Menomonie, Wisc., died April 12, 2001 at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health System in Menomonie.

Grandstaff was born in Tolu and attended grade school in Rosiclare, Ill. He trained in optical dispensing at White Haines Optical Co., in Springfield, Ill, and worked for Uhleman Optical in Springfield. He later worked in Minnesota and as manager of Duffens Contact Lens Co., in Kansas, fitting both artificial eyes and contact lens for ophthalmologists.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Eliza; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew J. and Jessie P. Bryles Grandstaff; a brother, Robert Grandstaff; and a nephew.

Funeral services were held April 18 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie with burial in Christ Lutheran/Halvorson Cemetery.

Phinney
Former FDR bodyguard dies at 94
Waldo Adam Phinney Sr., 94, of Port Royal, S.C., died Oct. 29 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were held Nov. 1 at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Phinney was born in Borne, Mass. He served in the U.S. Marine corps for 31 years. He was a marksmanship coach at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and was one of the first Marines transferred to the legation guard at Peking, China. It was at that station that he won his first shooters medal. After two years in China, he was transferred to Quantico.

While stationed at Quantico, he served as bodyguard to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934.

He joined the Marine Rifle Team in 1933 and served with the old Floating Battalion, a forerunner of the present-day Fleet Marine Force.

He was on the rifle team at Quantico for two years before making his first trip to Camp Perry in 1935. He set a new record in 1936 when he won the National Open Individual Rifle championship at Camp Perry. He also established a new record at Quantico in 1937. Between matches in those years, he served at posts across the U.S.

Firing for the final time as team shooter in 1940, Phinney attended an officers candidate course at the beginning of World War II. He also served in the Korean War. He won the Daniel Boone Trophy for his marksmanship.

He served from Warrant Officer to 1st Lt., and served with the 6th Marine Division in Okinawa. He received the Silver and Bronze stars. He retired to Port Royal, S.C., in 1957, known as the "Man of the Sea." He was also a Mason for more than 60 years and a member of the Port Royal Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Catherine Stentiford Phinney of Port Royal; three daughters, Priscilla Parmley and Marlyn Graddy of Marion, and Janet Sue Woodrich of Beaufort, S.C.; a son, Waldo "Wally" Phinney, Jr., of Beaufort; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Metcalfe
George Metcalfe, 84, of Marion, died Nov. 9 at his home.

Funeral services were held Nov. 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Metcalfe of Marion; a daughter, Ruth Knight of Marion; a sister, Lucy Hauser of Oakland, Md.; and six grandchildren all of Marion; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; three step great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Walton
Henry Eugene Walton, 37, of Marion, died Nov. 10 in Sacramento, Calif. Cause of death is under investigation by the Sacramento, Calif., Coroners Office.

Funeral services were held Nov. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Walton of Marion; a son, Jason Walton of Marion; a daughter, Rebecca Walton of Marion; his mother, Catherine Walton of Marion; two brothers, Roger Dale Walton of Paducah and Andy lee Walton of Marion; a sister, Betty Louise Stone of Marion and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andy Walton, and a brother, Luther Walton.

Bradford
Sally Belle Bradford, 68, of Dawson Springs, died Nov. 19 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Bradford of Dawson Springs; three sons, Ron Norman of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Greg Norman of Munster, Ind., Jeff Norman of Crown Point, Ind.; three sisters, Kathryn Gilbert, Pearl Gilbert and Mary Lou Watson, all of Evansville; a brother, James Hunter of Hammond, Ind.; three grandsons; and several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery Hunter and Rosa Chandler Hunter; two sisters, Wanda Hunter and Annie Hunter; and a brother, Odell Hunter.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 23 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Woolridge
Dr. Elizabeth Woolridge, 93, of Salem, died Nov. 11 in Tulsa, Okla. Graveside services were held at Salem Cemetery Nov. 15 with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating.

Woolridge graduated from Salem High School and Murray State Teacher's College. She taught English at Salem High School for several years and retired as a professor of mathematics at North Alabama University in Florence, Ala.

She is survived by a son, David Woolridge of Tulsa; a brother, Charles Taylor of Salem; a nephew; and two great-nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manse Woolridge; a brother, Frank Parke Taylor, Jr.; and her parents, Frank Taylor and Lillie Hord Taylor.

Runyon
Donald Ray Runyon, Sr., 57, of Glasgow, died Nov. 20 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital.

Runyon was a truck driver and a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Portlock Runyon of Glasgow; three sons, Lloyd Edward Runyon of Elizabethtown, Elvis Leon Runyon of Corydon, Ind., and Roger Dale Runyon of LaGrange; two daughters, Ruth Ann Hall of LaGrange and Linda Gail Hughes of Elizabethtown; a stepdaughter, Sara Jeannette Walker of Glasgow; two stepsons, Steven Tyrone Carter of Marion and William Gregory Carter of Bardstown; three brothers, Ernest Runyon, Tommy Runyon and David Runyon, all of Glasgow; and nine grandchildren;

He was preceded in death by his parents, the late James Edward and Dorothy Vance Runyon; a son, Donald Ray Runyon, Jr.; and a brother, Larry Runyon.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 24 at A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery.

November 15 issue
Belt
Olivia Evon Belt, 7, of Marion, died Nov. 10 in a horse accident on Cecil Croft Road in Crittenden County.

Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Surviving are her mother Jamee Driver; step-father, Brad Driver of Marion; her father, Brent Belt of Marion; a brother, Preston Driver at home; a step-sister, Morgan Driver, at home; her grandparents, Jim and Pam Arnold of Salem, Brenda Hughes and Detra and Jerry Campbell, all of Marion; step-grandparents Tom and Mary Maxfield of Troy, Texas; and a great-grandmother, Martha Beauvallier of Salem.

The death is under investigation by the Crittenden County Coroner's Office.

Todd
Eldo Todd, 88, of Tolu, died Sept. 12 at Salem Springlake Care Center.

He is survived by two sons, Deon Todd and Kenneth Todd, both of Tolu; three daughters, Naoma Tinsley and Donna Perryman, both of Tolu, and Carolyn Byford of Marion; two brothers, James Todd and Bill Todd, both of Marion; three sisters, Louise Slaughter of Henderson, Marie Hunter and Carrie Agent, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha "Cookie" Todd; and a son, Junior Todd.

Funeral services were held Nov. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Lee
Graveside services for Bonnie Marilyn Gibbs Lee, 69, of Salem, were held Nov. 14 at Pinckneyville Cemetery. Lee died Nov. 11 at Crittenden Hospital.

Surviving are her husband, Nolie J. Lee of Salem; a son, John Michael Lee of Florence, S.C.; a daughter, Julie Lee of Paducah; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt W. Gibbs and Bonnie Laska Foster Gibbs.

Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Maxfield
Hubert Elton Maxfield, 88, of Smithland, died Nov. 10 at Salem Springlake Care Center. Funeral services were held Nov. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in McMurray Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Clarence E. Maxfield of Smithland; a sister, Zula Maxfield Hook of Ledbetter; a brother, Dallas Maxfield of Smithland; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Bragdon Maxfield; a son, Jack Maxfield; two brothers, Robert Maxfield and Carmen Maxfield; and a great-great-great grandchild. His parents were Andrew Jackson and Ora Love Maxfield.

Cook Owen
Fada Cook Owen, 89, of Paducah, died Nov. 9 at Life Care Center in LaCenter. She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church of Paducah.

Surviving are her daughter, Jeanetta Hardin of Paducah; four sons, Coy Owen Jr., of Burna, Jim Owen of Napoleon, Mich., Harold Owen of Adrian, Mich., and Thomas Beverly Owen of Paducah; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three grandchildren; four sisters; two brothers; a son-in-law; and a daughter-in-law.

Funeral services were held Nov. 11 at Boyd Funeral Home with Charles E. Tabor officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Webb
Rev. Wilbur B. Webb, 75, of Jackson, Miss., formerly of Marion, died Oct. 28 in Ridgeland, Miss.

Webb, who was pastor of Schlater Baptist Church until his death, was a former pastor at Marion Baptist Church. He grew up in Mississippi, served in the U.S. Navy and joined the ministry in 1951. He held a Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi College and a Master's Degree in Psychology of Religion from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville.

He served as a pastor 51 years, 35 of which were spent in the Mississippi Delta.

Webb is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Webb of Jackson; three sons, W. Douglas Webb of Jackson, Robin T. Webb of New York City and Larry L. Webb of Atlanta; a sister, Frances Shelton of Jackson; a brother, Thompson Berry Webb, Jr., of Fayetteville, Ark.; five grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Schlater Baptist Church, P.O. Box 218, Schlater, MS 38592.

Sturgeon
Velda Sturgeon, 92, of Owensboro, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 12 at her home. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel.

Surviving are her daughter, Christine Sliger of Owensboro; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Sturgeon; and a son, Jimmy Sturgeon.

Funeral services officiated by Rev. Darrell Clarke of Marion, will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Abell
Joseph Richard Abell, 83, of Marion, died Nov. 13 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. He was a member of St. William Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline Pryce Abell of Marion; a stepson, Michael Menzelli of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Nov. 16 at St. William Catholic Church with burial in St. William Catholic Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

November 8 issue
Dickey
Louise Dickey, 64, of Fredonia, died Oct. 31 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a retired beautician.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Larsen of Fredonia; a brother, David Dickey of Chesterton, Ind.; a sister, Eugenia Dickey, also of Chesterton; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Dickey and Doris Ella Dowdy Dickey.

A memorial service will be held in Chesterton at a later date. Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Cullen
Maude Cullen, 98, of Marion, died Nov. 3 at her home.

Surviving are three grandsons, John Reed of Eddyville, Victor Polk of Marion and Allen Polk of Beulah and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Nov. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Clement officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Providence.

McClure
Funeral services for Betty Jo McClure, 53, of Marion, were held Nov. 4 at Pinckneyville Cemetery near Salem. Rev. Robert Phillips officiated. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

McClure died Nov. 2 at Livingston Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Troy McClure of Marion, and a son, Terry McClure, also of Marion.

Burchard
Janice Rose Burchard, 35, of Burna, died Oct. 30 at Salem Springlake Care Center.

Funeral services were held Nov. 2 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Cheever officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.

Surviving are a daughter, Heather Burchard of Corning, Ark.; a son, Dallas Burchard of Hampton; her husband, Steve Burchard of Hampton; two sisters, Hazel Dickerson of Hampton and Helen Dickerson of Burna; two brothers, Wayne Noel and James David Noel, both of Hampton ; her mother, Allie Cordelia Curry of Burna; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Noel, and her brother, Harley Edward Noel.

Trowbridge
Robert C. Trowbridge, 70, of Sullivan, died Nov. 6 at his home. He was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army in Korea with the 89th Airborne Division.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Nov. 8 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Bro. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Rosebud Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Barbara Trowbridge; three daughters, Patti Hughes of Marion, Janet Gass of Sturgis and Vicky Welborn of Sullivan; two sons, Kenny Trowbridge of Morganfield and Bobby Trowbridge of Sullivan; a half-sister, Beverly Coleman of Denver, Colo.; a brother, Charles Trowbridge of Denver; a half-brother, Paul Clark of Denver; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.

November 1 issue
Waters
Franklin Eugene "Gene" Waters, 71, of Paducah, died Oct. 26 at Western Baptist Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Waters of Paducah; two sisters, Ruth Rogers of Marrero, La., and Larene Croft of Salem; two brothers, Thomas Waters of Burna and Odell Waters of Marion; two daughters; two sons; and two stepdaughters.

His parents were George "Buster" Franklin Waters and Beulah Smith Waters. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Waters.

Graveside services were held Oct. 27 at Dyer Hill Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Braswell
Nathan Braswell, 23, of Dycusburg, died Oct. 25 in Salem.

He is survived by his mother, Jacquetta Braswell of Dycusburg and his maternal grandfather, Ollie Patton, also of Dycusburg.

Graveside services were held Oct. 27 at Dycusburg Cemetery with Rev. Rob Hughes officiating.

Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.

Peek
Milley Nathaniel Peek, 83, of Dycusburg, died Oct. 28 at his home. He was a retired farmer and member of Dycusburg Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Oct. 30 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. James Oates officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Virginia Conger Peek of Dycusburg; two daughters, Patsy O'Bryan and Sue Bailey, both of Dycusburg; a sister, Marie Travis of Crittenden County; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Logan
Cora Harriet Logan, 88, of Cave In Rock, Ill., died Oct. 26 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

She attended Cave In Rock First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen Reed of Marion, Margie Reed of Bourbonais, Ill.; a son, Bill Logan of Paducah; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one great-great stepgrandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Irving Logan, a son and a granddaughter.

Funeral services were held Oct. 31 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Hillyard
Mildred Hillyard, 85, of Marion, died Oct. 24 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville.

Surviving are her daughter, Dorothy Paul of Newburgh, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded n death by her husband, Herschel Hillyard.

Funeral services were held Oct. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Maurice Melton officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Shewmaker
Mary Geneva Shewmaker, 86, of Marion, died Oct. 15 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Arthur Shewmaker of Lake Station, Ind., and Eddie Shewmaker of Marion; four daughters, Carolyn Milan of Pensacola, Fla., Rugena Young, Marilyn Shewmaker and Nancy McKinney, all of Marion; a sister, Gussie Fogle of Evansville; two brothers, George Gipson and Robert Gipson, both of Marion; 18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Shewmaker; her parents, Gus and Nannie Gipson; a daughter, Brenda Shewmaker; three sons, Joe Shewmaker, Skip Shewmaker and Mark Shewmaker; four grandchildren, Michael and Joel Shewmaker and Donnie and Josh McKinney; three brothers; and a sister.

Funeral services were held at Gilbert Funeral Home Oct. 17 with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Lamb
Leeper Lamb, 88, of Eddyville, died Oct. 28 at his home. He was a retired farmer.

Surviving are four sons, Charles Lamb of Nashville, Robert Lamb of Brentwood, Tenn., Jerry Lamb and Mike Lamb, both of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; seven daughters, Dorothy Bingham of Kuttawa, Virginia Rickman of Bowling Green, Evelyn Powers of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Marolyn Gibson of Louisville, Barbara Stephenson of Bowling Green, Linda Jo Lamb of Nashville and Sharon Pratt of Brentwood; a brother, Edward Lamb of Phoenix; a sister, Dora Fisher of Dixon, Tenn.; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle Stone Lamb; three brothers; a sister; and his parents, M.L. and Tela Gill Lamb.

Graveside services were held Oct. 30 at New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County. Rev. Dan McMullen and Rev. Norman Coleman officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Bethel Cemetery Fund, c/o Bill White, 90 White Dorroh Road, Eddyville, KY 42038.

Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.

October 25 issue
Redmond
Ralph Redmond, 70, of Smithland, died Oct. 20 at Livingston Hospital. No funeral arrangements have been made. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Redmond of Smithland; three sons, Daniel Redmond, David Redmond and Douglas Redmond, all of Tennessee; three daughters, Debbie Redmond, Diann Redmond and Dixie Redmond, all of Tennessee; three stepsons, Bobby Mills of Smithland and Jeff Mills of North Carolina; two stepdaughters, Lana McDonald of Princeton and Genean Ladd of Alabama; two sisters, Betty Longworth and Joett Wilson, both of Tennessee; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Redmond and Ray Redmond. His parents were John and Nellie Estep Redmond.

Cummings
Michael J. Cummings, 50, of Marion, died Sept. 25 at his home. He was a disabled carpenter from Local 944 in San Bernadino, Calif.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Cummings of Marion; a daughter, Melissa Cummings of Diamond Bar, Calif.; three sons, Willy Cummings and Steven Cummings of Marion and Michael Cummings, Jr., of Morganfield; his parents, Jerry and Gloria Cummings of Marion; two brothers, Roger A. Cummings of Apple Valley, Calif., and Jonathan Cummings of Stuart, Fla.

His grandparents were Willy and Susie Cummings of Evansville.

Graveside services were held at Slovers Cemetery in Dixon with Elder Jonathan Cummings officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mattingly
William G. Mattingly, 79, of Carrsville, died Oct. 19 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.

He was a member of Hurricane Church, Salem Masonic Lodge No. 81 and Marion Eastern Star Chapter No. 135.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Mattingly of Carrsville; four brothers, Gilbert Mattingly of Whitesville, Delbert Mattingly of Owensboro, Robert Mattingly of Henderson and David Mattingly of Maryville, Tenn.; and a sister, Catherine Hunter of Pontiac, Ill.

Funeral services were held Oct. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Dodson and Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

King
Ina Lois King, 87, of Frances, died Oct. 18 at NHC Nursing Home in Dawson Springs.

She is survived by five sons, Billy Joe Millikan of Marion, Robert Millikan of Marion, Harold King of Burns Harbor, Ind., Jim King of Smithland and Timmy King of Marion; two daughters, Julie Brantley of Marion and Faye Harris of Fredonia; five sisters, Clara Belle Green of Green Bay, Wisc., Mary Butery of Newby, Mo., Lea Winnegar of Peidmont, Mo., Sally Tabor of Marion and Ann Ingle of Waterloo, Ill.; three brothers, Ed Millikan of Speedwell, Tenn., Orlin Millikan and A.J. Millikan, both of Marion; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse King, and a brother, William Millikan of Indiana. Her parents were Carroll Millikan and Iva Mae Jones Millikan.

Funeral services were held Oct. 21 at Frances Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Harvey
Berna Driver Harvey, 83, of Rolla, Mo., died Oct. 12 in Rolla. A memorial service was held Oct. 19 at Null and Son Funeral Home.

Harvey was born in Marion. Her parents were Hugh Warren and Nona Reid Driver, who preceded her in death. Harvey was program director at the University of Missouri-Rolla and worked with the Student Union Board until her retirement in 1984.

Surviving are her husband, Ned Harvey of Rolla; a daughter, Mary Bennett of Lexington; two sons, Hugh Harvey of Whitefish Bay, Wisc., and Buz Harvey of Rolla; and three grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Driver.

Memorial contributions may take the form of contributions to the Berna Harvey Memorial Fund, 112 Campus Support Facility, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO 65409.

Stewart
Joseph Leon Stewart, 69, of Salem, formerly of Lowell, Ind., died Oct. 18 at Livingston Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Stewart of Salem; a daughter, Sandra Haberlin of Salem; a sister, Alice Stephenson of Florida; a brother, Noble Stewart, Jr., of Whiting, Ind.; and four grandchildren.

His parents were Noble Stewart, Sr., and Pearl Reed Stewart.

Graveside services will be held Oct. 26 at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Ind. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James
Pauline Russell James, 83, of Marion, died Oct. 21 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. She was a retired secretary at Welborn Baptist Hospital in Evansville.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Oct. 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Marion Boone officiating. Burial was in Dunn Springs Cemetery.

Myrick
Billy J. Myrick, Sr., 71, of Marion, died Oct. 23 at Crittenden Hospital.

He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda Penn of Marion; a stepson, Dwayne Sunderland of Salem; two stepdaughters, Sue Ringstaff of Salem and Paula Brown of Burna; a brother, Robert Myrick of Indianapolis; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 25 at Seven Springs General Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

October 18 issue
Tinsley
Sidney Lee "Jack" Tinsley, 83, of Orient, Ill., died Oct. 7 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Ill. Funeral services were held Oct. 10 at the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort, Ill., with Gene Fox officiating. Burial was in Denning Cemetery.

He was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include a son, Ed Tinsley of West Frankfort; three daughters, Sandra Holloman of Marion, Ky., Connie Machetti of Marion, Ill., and Lisa Jones of Benton, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Nancy Kelly of West Frankfort; a stepson, Ronnie May of Centralia, Ill.; four brothers, Jim Tinsley of Fredricktown, Mo., Herschel Tinsley of Bessmer, Ala., and Eugene Tinsley and Billy Tinsley, both of Marion; four sisters, Helen Belt of Paducah, Bertie Meier of Princeton, Pauline Brown and Mary Gilland, both of Marion; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Eddie Tinsley; a daughter, Beverly McReynolds; a son, Ralph Tinsley and a sister, Katie Todd.

Hodge
Robert Jackson Hodge, 66, of Cary, N.C., died Oct. 9.

A retiree from IBM with 23 years of service, he was a successful fund raiser for North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Survivors include his wife, Donna L. Hodge of Cary; a son, Todd Hodge of Cary; his mother and stepfather, Zula and Gilbert Tabor of Princeton; and a sister, Jerry Sullenger of Princeton.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jewell Osborne Hodge.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Joyce
John Paul Joyce, 63, of Paducah, died Oct. 13 at Loudes Hospital. He was a retired U.S. Airforce Colonel and veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Joyce of Paducah; two sons, Jeffrey Joyce of Dumfries, Va., and Mark Joyce of California; his mother, LaVerne Croft Workman of Paducah; his stepfather, James Workman, also of Paducah; and a sister, Brenda Jerome of Newburgh, Ind.

Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Red Cross.

Campbell
Funeral services for Mary Rosie Campbell, 91, of Marion, were held Oct. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Groff officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Campbell died Oct. 12 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.

Survivors include two sons, Carlos Ray Campbell of Fredonia and Archie Campbell of Marion; two daughters, Pauline Herrin and Eva Mae Vick, both of Marion; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

Caraway
J.B. Caraway, 75, of Caldwell County, died Oct. 12 at Caldwell County Hospital. He was a farmer and member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Oct. 14 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Arrice Taylor and Rev. Lester Watson officiating. Burial was in Morse Cemetery.

Caraway is survived by a daughter, Karen Knight of Caldwell County; two sisters, Tylene Morgan of Princeton and Kathy Holloman of Caldwell County; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents were Clyde Lee and Ruby McChesney Caraway.

Millikan
Miracle Faith Angel Millikan, age nine months, died Oct. 11 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.

Surviving are her parents, Amanda and Roy Millikan of Eddyville; a sister, Destiny Millikan at home; grandparents Steve and Rita Jared Collins of Madisonville, Clim and Mildred Millikan of Eddyville; a grandfather, Mike Jared of Cookesville, Tenn.; great-grandparents Roy and Louise Collins of Marion, Pepper and Mary Millikan of Marion and Willie Rose Nickell of West Liberty, Ky.

Funeral services were held Oct. 13 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Phillip McCoy officiating. Burial was in Hazel Bend Cemetery.

Null
Alvie Jewell "Abe" Null, 73, of Hampton, died Oct. 10 at Crittenden Hospital.

Survivors include two daughters, Melva Louis Richmond of Burna and Patricia Woodall of Marion; two sisters, Thelma Rooker of Louisville and Lavana Driver of Grand Rivers; a brother, J.W. Null of Minnesota; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Null.

Graveside services were held at Dyer Hill Cemetery with Bro. Lewis Moore officiating.

Roberts
Clara Catherine "Cathy" Roberts, 56, of Marion, died Oct. 10 at her home. She was a florist in Marion for many years, most recently operating The Flower Basket on Main Street.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Roberts of Marion; a son, David Roberts of Marion; four sisters, Lois Belt of Marion, Sue Croft of Paducah, Betty Williams of Johnson City, Ill., and Vivian Jennings of Herrin, Ill.; a brother, Billy G. Curry of Orlando; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jessie Curry and James O. Curry; and a sister, Edna Jones.

Funeral services were held Oct. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Cummings
Michael J. Cummings, 50, of Marion, died Sept. 25 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Cummings of Marion; a daughter, Melissa Cummings; three sons, Willy Cummings and Steven Cummings of Marion; and Michael Cummings, Jr., of Morganfield.

No services were held. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Perryman
Funeral services for Ruby Jane Perryman, 76, of Marion, were held Oct. 17 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Baker, Bro. Faris Sahawneh and Paul Cannon officiating. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Perryman, a member of Emmanuel Baptist church, died Oct. 14 at Crittenden Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, James T. Perryman of Marion; a son, James L. Perryman of Merrillville, Ind.; a brother, Kenneth Wheeler of Swannee; two sisters, Gerlene Hazel of Evansville and Mary Shinall of Valparaiso, Ind.; and one grandchild.

Austin
Rosalie B. Austin, a 38-year school teacher in the Hardin County, Ill., school system, died Oct. 14 at Eldorado Care Center in Eldorado, Ill.

Austin, 77, was a member of First Baptist Church of Cave In Rock, the Eastern Star Lodge No. 1022 in Cave In Rock and was active in the Cave In Rock Lions Club.

Survivors include her husband, Hansel Austin of Cave In Rock; a daughter, Theressa Austin of Cave In Rock; four sisters, Tracy Dyer of Plymouth, Mich., Mavis V. Angleton of Edwardsville, Ill., Bernice Austin of Elizabethtown, Ill., and Eureta DeWitt of Roseville, Calif.; and a brother, Ira T. "Spud" Blakely of Yucca, Ariz.

Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.

October 11 issue
Wardlaw
Bradley Pat Wardlaw, 70, of Marion, died Oct. 4 at Salem Springlake Care Center.

He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Katharine Wardlaw of Marion; three sons, Brad Wardlaw of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Ed Buckalew of Orlando, Fla., and Robert Buckalew of Virginia Beach, Va.; a daughter, Stacey Ross of Nashville; two brothers, Bud Wardlaw and John Wardlaw, both of Marion; a sister, Casey Winstead of Madisonville; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Damron
Camron Isabell Damron, 85, of Salem, died Oct. 8 at Livingston Hospital.

She is survived by two daughters, Doloris Beard of Marion and Shirley Fox of Salem; two sons, Ollie Damron of Atlanta and Robert Damron of Burna.

She was preceded in death by her husband, P.Y. Damron, and her parents, John Kimsey and Cora Adams Kimsey.

Graveside services were held at Lola Cemetery with Rev. Tim Fouts officiating.

Dycus
Geneva Dycus, 93, of Marion, died Oct. 4 at Lourdes Hospital. Funeral services for the long-time Dycusburg resident were held Oct. 6 at Dycusburg Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Hughes officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dycus was a retired school teacher from the Ross Township School System in Indiana and was a member of the Retired Teachers Associations of Kentucky and Indiana.

She was also a regular contributor of guest columns to The Crittenden Press.

Dycus was a member of the Woman's Club of Marion, the Homemakers Club and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte Ordway of Crayne; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Mark. Her parents were Robert and Abby Cooksey.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Dycusburg Methodist Church, Dycusburg, KY 42037.

Stone
Harry G. "Buddy" Stone, 75, of Hebbardsville, formerly of Crittenden County, died Oct. 8 at St. Marys Medical Center in Evansville.

He was a retired truck driver with Rose Brothers Trucking Company; a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army; a Kentucky Colonel; and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Bluff City.

Stone was the founder of The Stone Family gospel group.

Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Brown of Marion and Belinda Clement of Henderson; four sons, Steve Stone, Stacy Stone, Kevin "Doc" Stone and Tim "Boodle" Stone, all of Henderson; three brothers, Willard Stone of Marion, Gene Stone of Georgia and Charles Stone of Texas; a sister, Oma Lockridge of Texas; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine Hill Stone and a son, Randy Stone.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Oct. 11 at Benton Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson with Rev. David LeNeave and Rev. Cletus Bowman officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Stone Family Memorial Fund c/o Farmers Bank in Marion.

Jackson
Eliza Lucille Jackson, 90, of Smithland, died Oct. 2 at Salem Springlake Care Center.

She is survived by three daughters, Orla Buttrum of Simpson, Ill., Lucille Jackson of Smithland and Mary Evelyn Jackson of Hampton; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jackson, and a son, Bobby Jackson. Her parents were Charles Richard and Lilly Mae Ferrell Barnes.

Funeral services were held Oct. 5 at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Billy H. Hurley and Rev. Mike Snyder officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Crider
Nenie Crider, 83, of Marion, died Oct. 10 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.

Surviving are her daughter, Angie Hurst of Marion; and a granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Crider, and a sister. Her parents were Stella and Henry Simpkins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Oct. 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Hall officiating. Burial will be in Mexico Cemetery.

October 4 issue
Riley
Ollie Darrel Riley, 69, of Henderson, died Sept. 29 at his home. He was a Mason for 40 years and was retired from Eaton Axle.

Survivors include his wife, Donna; a daughter, Kim Baumgartner of Robards; a son, Charles Riley of Ft. Dodge, Iowa; three stepsons, David Scott and Jeffrey Scott, both of Corydon, and Tracey Scott of Henderson; two brothers, Dentis Riley of Paducah and William Doy Riley of Marion; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Oct. 2 at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen H. Guarneros officiating. Burial was in Fiarmont Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice.

Smith
James Calvin Smith, 80, of Marion, died Sept. 29 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Ill. He was a retired steel worker and member of the VFW post in Sullivan. He was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are two daughters, Cathy Smith and Willie Smith, both of Clay; a stepdaughter, Virginia Smith of Marion; four stepsons, James E. Smith of Marion, Roger Smith of Chicago, Tim Smith and Thomas Smith, both of Clay; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Oct. 1 at Rocksprings Cemetery in Wheatcroft with Bro. Don Collins officiating. Vanover Funeral Home in Clay was in charge of arrangements.

Penn
Graveside services for Jewell Penn, 67, of Marion, were held Sept. 29 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating.

Penn, a former Marion barber, died Sept. 27 at Crittenden Hospital.

Surviving are a sister, Margaret Bradford of Marion; three brothers, Darrell Penn and Orbin Penn of Marion and Fred Penn of Lake Station, Ind.; and four nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellie and Melva Brown Penn; a brother; and a sister.

Parks
Funeral services for Ruby Lee Parks, 88, of Tiline, were held Sept. 29 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in Scotts Chapel Cemetery.

Parks, a member of the United Methodist Church, died Sept. 27 at Western Baptist Hospital. She and her family spent several years operating a dairy farm in the Scotts Chapel community.

Surviving are a son, Kenny Parks of Mayfield; a daughter, Patsy Kennedy of Hazel Green, Ala.; several nieces and nephews; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskel Parks; her parents, Fred and Florence Poindexter; and four sisters.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2615, Paducah, KY 42002.

Chaffin
Glenda Stallion Chaffin, 74, of Evansville, died Sept. 26 at Deaconess Hospital.

Surviving are a daughter, Terri Beth Hagan of Evansville; a son, Mark Steven Chaffin of Evansville; a sister, Dorothy Finnegan of Connecticut; a brother, Dallas Stallion of Florida; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy G. Chaffin; her parents, Will and Betty Stallion of Crittenden County; six brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services were held Sept. 29 at Alexander Funeral Home North Chapel in Evansville with Rev. Shane Scott-Hamblen officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

McCabe
Denver McCabe, 86, of Marion, died Sept. 25 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.

He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, was a member of the American Legion Post 0200 in Booneville, Ind., for 51 years and was a retired self-employed carpenter.

Surviving are his wife, Virginia McCabe of Marion; three daughters, Sue Allen and Oneita Fitzgerald, both of Evansville, and Wanda Boarman of Fort Branch, Ind.; a son, Kenneth McCabe of Ellington, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Judith Wilder of Chandler, Ind., and Linda Clary of Spottsville, Ky.; two stepsons, Michael Newcom of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Steven Newcom of Evansville; four half-brothers, Williard Williams of Ellington, Mo., Floyd Williams of Naturita, Colo., Paul Williams of Grand Junction, Colo., and Gene Williams of Bunker, Mo.; three half-sisters, Moleane Barenz of Springdale, Ark., Jewel Narramore of Naturita, Colo., and Oneita Sutherland of Nucla, Colo.; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lula McCabe; a son, Denver McCabe, Jr.; two grandchildren; and one half brother.

Graveside services were held Sept. 28 at Repton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

September 13 issue
Brown
Funeral services for Eugene Brown, 80, of Marion, were held Sept. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Dodson and Rev. Nicky Davis officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

He was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church and Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ira Brown; three sons, Bobby Brown of Adirondack, NY, and Fred Brown and Ricky Brown, both of Marion; a daughter, Barbara Floyd of Reidland; a brother, Robert Brown of Marion; a sister, Bonnie Prowell of Marion; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sept. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Dodson and Rev. Nicky Davis officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Templeton
James A. Templeton, 62, of Marion, died Sept. 8 at his home. He was a retired master plumber and electrician, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Janice Templeton; three sons, Mike Templeton and Scott Templeton, both of Marion, and Jeff Templeton of Garland, Texas; four daughters, Judy Binkley of Marion, Fay Taylor of Morganfield, Donna Johnson of Frisco, Texas, and Beth Hedgepath of Nacona, Texas; and 18 grandchildren.

His parents were William E. and Maggie Templeton.

Funeral services were held Sept. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Davidson officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Winders
Funeral services for Baron Hayden Winders, 60, of Marion, were held Sept. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Herbert Alexander officiated. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.

Winders, a volunteer fireman and U.S. Army veteran, was retired after 32 years with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. He died Sept. 7 at Western Baptist Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Winders; a daughter, Branda Winders of Rindge, NH; a son, Robert Winders of Jaffery, NH; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Hayden and Elva Winders, and two brothers.

Blaine
Diane Belt Blaine, 46, of Marion, formerly of Union County, died Sept. 8 at her home.

Survivors include her mother, Sue Powers, and stepfather, Hazel Powers both of Morganfield; a daughter, Dusty Witherspoon of Marion; two sons, Joe Williams and Jon Williams, both of Marion; two sisters, Susan Mills of Morganfield and Sandi Embry of Omaha, Neb.; a brother, Joey Belt of Marion; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sept. 12 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Dwight Jackson officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Providence.

August 30 issue
Vinson
Nora D. Vinson, 52, of Fredonia, died Aug. 26 at Lourdes Hospital. Funeral services were held Aug. 29 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Mike Morris assisted by Dr. Jerrel White. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.

Vinson, a member of First Baptist Church, is survived by her husband, Robert Earl Vinson; her parents, James and Helga Dalton of Fredonia; two sons, Eric Vinson and Michael Vinson of Fredonia; a daughter, Rachel Briggs of Fredonia; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Scott Johnson.

Asbridge
Funeral services for Vicki Ann Asbridge, 54, of Marion, were held Aug. 26 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. John East officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Asbridge died Aug. 23 at her home.

Asbridge is survived by three sons, Pat Asbridge, Jeff Asbridge and Troy Asbridge, all of Marion; her father, Edwin Bradford of Marion; three brothers, Eddie Bradford of Arkansas, Bernie Bradford and Charles Bradford, both of Marion; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gracie Pauline Bradford.

Tucker
Thomas N. Tucker, 86, of Marion, died Aug. 24 at Lourdes Hospital.

He was a graduate of Marion High School and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. After returning home, he joined the funeral business which his father established in 1904, and operated Tucker Funeral Home until 1981 when it was sold and became Gilbert Funeral Home. During the 1900s, he served the district funeral directors in several capacities.

He will be remembered as one of the Crittenden County historians who enjoyed reminiscing. He was one of the oldest members of Marion United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel, and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Tucker Frazer. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Tucker.

Funeral services were held Aug. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Capital Improvement Fund, 112 South College Street, Marion, KY 42064.

Stevens
Gene L. Stevens, 79, of Louisville, formerly of Salem, died Aug. 24 at his home.

He retired after a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the American Legion.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Moulden of Louisville; Carol Incledon of Hopewell Junction, NY; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Stevens; and his parents, J.L. Stevens and Effie W. Wolford Stevens.

Graveside services were held Aug. 27 at Salem Cemetery with Rev. Mike Snyder officiating.

Travis
Fred A. Travis, 83, of Marion, died Aug. 27 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.

He was a World War II veteran, where he served 5 1/2 years in the South Pacific in the 149th Infantry of the U.S. Army. He also served in the National Guard.

Surviving are his wife, Leva Travis; a son, Eddie R. Travis of Nashville; a daughter, Annetta Spencer of Clarksville, Tenn.; two sisters, Brinnie Andrews of Marion and Vernie Asher of Benton; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Aug. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips and Rev. Walzie Hosick officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Kentucky Sheriff's Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 57, Gilbertsville, KY 42044.

Nix
Dickie Nix, 58, of Princeton, died Aug. 27 at his home. He was a retired pipe fitter at Westlake Corporation.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and member and deacon at Lewistown Christian Church.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 30 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Joe Dripps will officiate. Burial will be in Scarberry Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Clayton Nix; two sons, Ronnie Nix of Fredonia and Donnie Nix of Princeton; a daughter, Natalie Stovall of Greenville; two brothers, Duane Nix of Rohnert Park, Calif., and Jerry Nix of Coos Bay, Oregon; a sister, Barbara Brodersen of Oxnard, Calif; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents were Troy Nix and Mildred Wood Brown.

Phillips
Funeral services for Roger Wayne Phillips, 77, of Ledbetter, will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 30 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Wring and Rev. David Brasher will officiate. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery.

Phillips died Aug. 27 at Western Baptist Hospital.

He was a member of North Livingston Hampton Baptist Church, a six-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific during World War II and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was retired from ISP in Calvert City.

Surviving are his wife, Mayme Phillips; a daughter, Kendra Phillips of Ledbetter; a sister, Carolyn Brasher of Benton; a brother, Rodney Phillips of Reidland; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents were Roger and Jewell Daily Phillips.

Todd
Donna Marie Todd, 40, of Dycusburg, died Aug. 27 in a traffic accident on Ky. 70 near Frances. She attended Dycusburg Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, George "T.J." Todd of Dycusburg; her mother, Darlene Gulledge of Marion; and one granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Gulledge.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Boling officiating. Burial will be in Dycusburg Cemetery.

August 23 issue
Hughes
Fred Eugene Hughes, 78, of Carrsville, died Aug. 20 at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of Carrsville Pentecostal Church and Carrsville Masonic Lodge No. 812. He was retired from SKW in Calvert City.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Hughes; three daughters, Carolyn Greer of Hampton, Charlotte Williams of Carrsville and Pattie Hopwood of Symsonia; a son, Freddie Hughes II of Carrsville; a brother, James Hughes of Carrsville; a sister, Juanita McDowell of Joy; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Belle Adams Hughes; and a sister, Leona Hurley.

Funeral services were held Aug. 21 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Dossett and Rev. Tony Payne officiating. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.

Campbell
Funeral services for William Martin "Jack" Campbell, 87, of Marion, were held Aug. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Ed Clement, Rev. Tim Baker and Rev. Jerry Thurman officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Campbell died Aug. 16 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Seven Springs General Baptist Church, was retired from U.S. Steel, worked at Lafayette Heights Spar Mines and Camp Breckenridge and was a disabled World War II veteran.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rowena Thurman Campbell; a daughter, Peggy Ritch of Marion; a son, William Ed Campbell of Lincoln, Neb.; a sister, Ola Mae Holder of Marion; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ada Belle Campbell; a granddaughter, Christa Ritch; and a sister, Mary Belle Holder.

Feltner
Emma Lee Ramage Lovett Feltner, 66, of Paducah, died Aug. 16 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a member of Olivet Baptist Church.

Survivors include a brother, Erin Ramage of Panama City, Fla.; two daughters, Carolyn King of Paducah and Dianne Gissell of Gilbertsville; her mother, Mae Dickerson Ramage of Burna; and one granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. James Lovett; her second husband, Marshall Feltner; and her father, Ross Ramage.

Graveside services were held Aug. 17 at Old Salem Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Tucker officiating. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Oneida Baptist Institute, P.O. Box 67, Oneida, KY 40972; the Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, 10801 Shelbyville Road, Middletown, KY 40243; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2615, Paducah, KY 42002.

Aguilera
Wanda Jean Myers Aguilera, 56, of Jackson Township, Ind., died Aug. 9. She was born in Marion.

Aguilera is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Aguilera and Leanne Aguilera, both of Westville; a son, Todd Aguilera, also of Westville; two stepchildren, Frank Charles Aguilera of Lake Moor, Ill., and Tammy Lin Gleason of Palatine, Ill.; a sister, Hazel Lee Ford of Portage, Ind.; four brothers, J.D. Myers of Marion, Kenneth Myers of Paducah, Delmer Myers of Portage, Ind., and Wayne Myers of Clay.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Louis and Hazel May Hayes Myers; and a brother, William Franklin.

Funeral services were held Aug. 14 at the Open Door Baptist Church in Jackson Township. Burial was in Angelcrest Cemetery.

Hunter
Jonas Harlin Hunter, 78, of Marion, died Aug. 14 at Regional Medical Center at Madisonville.

Funeral services were held Aug. 17 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders and Rev. Chester Todd officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mary "Marie" Hunter; a daughter, Mary H. Swaney of Clarksville; a son, Robert Kirk of Providence; a sister, Gladys Jarrett of Princeton; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Armstrong
Bettie G. Armstrong, 71, of Dawson Springs, formerly of Lyon County, died Aug. 18 at New Dawson Springs Nursing Home.

She is survived by an aunt, Shelly Ramage of McLeansboro, Owensboro, Ill.; and six cousins.

Graveside services were held Aug. 22 at Dunn Springs Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Jackson officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Little
Funeral services for Linda L. Little, 60, of Crayne, will be held Aug. 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Davis and Rev. Keith Davis officiating.

Little, a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church, died Aug. 20 at Western Baptist Hospital at Paducah.

She is survived by her husband, Bernal "Jack" Little of Crayne; two sons, Michael Little and Kevin Little, both of Crayne; a daughter, Kaye Nall of Princeton; a sister, Anna Davis of Marion; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan Henry and Mary Mae Brantley.

Chapman
Funeral services for Firdie Mae Chapman, 79, of Marion, will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Ed Clement will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.

Chapman died Aug. 21 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of the C.M.E. Methodist Church of Marion and the Senior Citizens Committee. She was retired from the dietary department of Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are four daughters, Carolyn Shack of Marion, Mary Ann Moore of Detroit, Letitia Chapman of Indianapolis and Debbie Chapman of Paducah; a brother, George E. Bruton of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Daniel Chapman, and a brother, Robert Lee Bruton.

August 16 issue
Lanham
William Marshall Lanham, 77, of Paducah, died Aug. 8 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Gospel Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Rite of Ledbetter Lodge No. 952. He was a retired U.S. Steel employee and owner of Lanham's TV and Radio Repair.

Funeral services were held Aug. 11 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Thomas and Rev. Austin Prince officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Anna Lee Lanham; two daughters, Mary Banks and Dorothy Lanham, both of Paducah; a brother, Shelby Lanham of Marion; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and his parents.

Manley
Funeral services for Bennie Winfred Manley, 88, of Marion, were held Aug. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Phillips officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Manley died Aug. 8 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, a former Crittenden County magistrate and a former member of the Crittenden County Board of Education.

He is survived by three sons, Jimmie R. Manley of Marion, Bobbie Dean Manley of Odessa, Fla., and Bennie Manley, Jr., of Maryville, Tenn.; two sisters, George Erma Dassel and Betty Jane Napier of Evansville; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Selma J. Manley and his parents, George H. and Ruby Gass Manley.

Penn
Funeral services for Richard Penn, 41, of Marion, were held Aug. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Rollie Straton officiating. Burial was in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Penn died Aug. 8 at his home.

He was a member of the Marion-Crittenden County Park Board and was a major force in organizing adult recreational softball in Marion.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Penn of Marion; his mother, Pauline Fryar of Marion; two stepsons, Johnny Hackney of Marion and James Hackney of Sturgis; three stepdaughters, Kathy Fox of Murray, Pam Todd of Marion and Linda Campbell of Reidland; a brother, Timmy Penn of Marion; two sisters, Kathey Eaton of Marion and Joyce Roberts of Mississippi; nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Penn; a brother, Tony Penn; and a nephew, Garry Roberts.

Belt
Claude Belt, 66, of Marion, died Aug. 8 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He attended Hurricane Methodist Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Henshaw and Pat Tolley, both of Lola, and Cindy Johnson of Morganfield; a son, Keith Belt of Wadesville, Ind.; two brothers, Percy Belt and Ed Belt, both of Marion; two sisters, Catherine Newcom of Benton and Bernice Woodall of Evansville; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Belt; and eight brothers, Roland Belt, Phillip Belt, Winfred Belt, Charles "Snap" Belt, Miles Lee Belt, Jimmy Belt, Morris Belt and Jerry Belt.

Funeral services were held Aug. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Phillips and Bro. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hurricane Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Jim Moore, 2667 S.R. 135, Marion, KY 42064.

Hobbs
Logan "Logi" Allen Hobbs, age 2 1/2, of Vance, Ala., died Aug. 8 at Children's Hospital in Birmingham.

Services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near Abernant, Ala., Aug. 11. Rev. Tony Boyd officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memory Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his parents, Connie and Rodney Hobbs of Pleasant Grove; two sisters, Heather Smith of Abernant, and Ashley Hobbs of Tuscaloosa; and a brother, Josh Smith of Abernant; a grandmother, Lillie Stripling of Abernant; and a step- grandmother, Nellie Hobbs of Tolu.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Calvin Stripling of Abernant and Henry "Doc" Hobbs of Tolu; and a grandmother, Fern S. Hobbs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Security Bank, McCalla, Ala., 36111.

August 9 issue
Rushing
Graveside services for Joanna Rushing, 70, of Marion, were held Aug. 7 at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Sister Lucy Tedrick and Rev. Tommy Shelton officiated. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rushing, a member of Marion Church of God, died Aug. 4 at Crittenden Hospital.

Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Thomas of Marion and a sister, Linda Jones of Barbertown, Ohio.

Hobbs
Henry J. "Doc" Hobbs, 68, of Tolu, died Aug. 3 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Hobbs of Tolu; a son, Rodney Hobbs of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; a daughter, Carla D. Tinsley of Crayne; three stepsons, Phillip McFerrin of Evergreen, Ala., Bobby Joe Hollman of Navarre, Fla., and James Hollman of Brickwood, Ala.; three stepdaughters, Patricia Diane Leatherwood of Bessmer, Ala., Gloria Jean Waters of Evergreen and Michelle Brown of Madisonville; three sisters, Stella Mae Kinsey of Hobart, Ind., Lavina Morrison of Elko, Nev., and Ruby Tinsley of Tolu; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Fern S. Hobbs.

Graveside services were held Aug. 6 at Hurricane Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Van Laan
Ava Rae Van Laan of Bay City, Mich., formerly of Marion, died Aug. 1 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City. She was 82.

Van Laan was born in Crittenden County and graduated from Shady Grove High School. She attended Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church as a youth. She most recently was a member of First Baptist Church in Essexville, Mich., where she served in many areas of ministry.

She taught school in Marion for two years before moving to Bay City and worked in a munitions plant in World War II.

Surviving are two daughters, Carol Bright of Wausaw, Wisc., and Beverly Jo Bristow of Bay City; a son, Charles Van Laan of West Memphis, Ark.; six grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Van Laan. Her parents were William and Ada Belle Lamb.

Thurmond
Edna Earl Thurmond, 72, of Marion, died Aug. 5 at Livingston Hospital.

Survivors include four daughters, Sharon Murray and Donna Joyce of Marion, Kathy Allen of Princeton and Pam Perryman of Lola; a son, Randy Travis of Marion; her mother, Mary Babb of Marion; two sisters, Betty Dunbar and Sue Belt, both of Marion; a brother, Ronnie Babb of Henderson; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Aug. 8 at Crowell Cemetery with Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miniard
Aretta Miniard, 82, of Fredonia, died Aug. 7 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She is survived by eight sons, Ed Miniard, Jay Miniard and Elmo Miniard, all of Dycusburg, Tony Miniard of Frances, Douglas Miniard of Paducah, Dallas Miniard of Marion, Donald Miniard of Harlan and Ralph Miniard of Cleveland, Ohio; a daughter, Juanita Noland of the Mexico community; three brothers, Clay Richardson of Crayne, Junior Richardson of Picayune, Miss., and Conley Richardson of Marion; two sisters, Mary Fox of Crayne and Gean Moore of Picavune; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Hurst Miniard; and her husband, Bill Miniard.

Graveside services will be held Aug. 9 at Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Bro. Darrell Harrison officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

August 2 issue
Brown
Margaret Brown, 68, of Salem, died July 30 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Tyners Chapel Church Independent.

Surviving are two sisters, Marian Koon of Salem and Helen Watson of Evansville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Brown. Her parents were Harry Harpending and Lassie Hicks Harpending.

Funeral services were held Aug. 1 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Walzie Hosick and Rev. Robert Phillips officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2615, Paducah, KY 42002.

Knowlton
Funeral services for Vada Nell Knowlton, 76, of Marion, were held Aug. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Knowlton died July 27 at Livingston Hospital.

She is survived by a son, Donald Knowlton of Marion; three sisters, Geneva Longeway of Deltona, Fla., and Mary L. Zentz and Betty Green, both of Westland, Mich.; two brothers, Joe Frank Green of Onaway, Mich., and Bobby Green of South Lions, Mich.; 18 nieces and nephews; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Rundles
Aubrey Leigh Rundles, infant daughter of J.R. and Melissa Crump Rundles of Grand Rivers, died July 24 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a half sister, Kelsey Lee Baker-Rundles of Benton; maternal grandparents, Wanda and Charles Crump of Benton; paternal grandparents, Mike and Teresa Sauvage of Smithland and Thomas and Lou Rundles of Benton; great-grandparents Fred and Loraine Manship of Auburn, Ill., Alma Crump and the late Ivan Crump of Virden, Ill., and Joan Hughes of Fredonia; great-great grandjparents, Mary Koltveit and the late Rudy Koltveit of Pontiac, Ill.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services were held at Landrum Cemetery in Grand Rivers July 26 with Rev. Larry Lewis officiating. Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.

July 26 issue
Carter
Mable Marie Carter, 90, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Salem, died June 22 in San Jose.

She is survived by two sons, Russell C. Partain and James G. Lagodzinski, both of California; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Roy Partain, Frank Lagodzinski and Trice Carter; and two sisters, Helen Mott and Freda Stephenson. Her parents were John and Lydia Osman.

Graveside services were held July 21 at Salem Cemetery with Rev. Maxie Hensen officiating.

Lucas
Funeral services for Robert Evan "Bob" Lucas, 74, of Chandler, were held July 23 at Koehler Funeral Home in Chandler, Ind., with Ronald A. Willis officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Chandler.

Lucas died July 19 at the St. Mary's Medical Center.

He was a member of the Chandler United Methodist Church where he served on the Pastor-Parish committee. He retired in 1984 after 37 years of service at Whirlpool. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in World War II. He was a member of Strangers Rest Masonic Lodge No. 240, Evansville Scottish Rite and Hadi Shrine, and served on Warrick City Council. He was a Chandler Town Board member.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie Lucas of Chandler; a daughter, Cindy Steale of Evansville; two sons, Ronald Evan Lucas and Brian K. Lucas, both of Chandler; a foster son, James Peterson; a brother, Paul Glyn Lucas of Tulahoma, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chandler United Methodist Church.

Hosick
Loisteen Davenport Hosick, 83, of Marion, died July 19 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center. Funeral services were held July 21 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Howton officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.