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Obituaries from 2005

DECEMBER 29, 2005 ISSUE

McIntosh
BURNA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Walter T. McIntosh, Sr., 93, were held Dec. 23, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Bennie Chandler officiated, with burial in Hampton Cemetery.
McIntosh died Dec. 20 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was employed by Central State Hospital for 45 years.
Surviving are three sons, Walter T. McIntosh, Jr., of Burna, Eddy McIntosh of Mount Washington and Wendall McIntosh of LaGrange; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; his wife, Juanita Turner McIntosh; and his parents, Minor and Myrtie Tomlinson McIntosh.
Memorials may be made to Hampton Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 22, Hampton, KY 42047.

Truitt
Ruby Truitt, 86, of Marion, died Dec. 25, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. She was a 49-year member of the Eastern Star and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Services were Dec. 28 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Tom Easley officiating. Burial was in Green's Chapel in Crittenden County.
Surviving are two great-nieces, Donna Lauderdale of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and Diane Kelley of Dale, Ind and other great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Belt
SPRING HILL, Fla. ­ Funeral services for Scott Belt, 39, formerly of Morganfield, were held Dec. 28, 2005 at Whitsell Funeral Home. Belt died Dec. 22 at Oakhill Medical Center in Brooksville, Fla. Rev. Randy Stallings officiated. Burial was in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
He was a registered nurse and had worked for Home Health in Union County and had also worked in the ER in Evansville and Henderson.
Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Belt of Spring Hill; his mother, Linda Ricketts Taylor and stepfather Wesley Taylor of Owensboro; his father, Harlan Belt and stepmother Judy Belt of Marion; a daughter, Jesse Belt at home; a son, Sam Belt at home; a sister, Lisa Lovell Evans of Owensboro; two half brothers, Sean Belt and Chad Belt, both of Marion; and three nephews.

Bennett
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Velda Rhea Bennett, 80, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 27, 2005.
She was a member of Highview Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Jim Bennett of Houston, Texas and Clinton Bennett of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Billy Malcom of Louisville and Paul Malcom of Crayne; and a sister, Edna Vaughn of Louisville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Murrel Bennett. Her parents were Earl and Zula Malcolm of Crittenden County.
Services are at 1 p.m., on Dec. 29 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville with burial to follow in Highland Memory Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.

James
Earl Frazer James, 95, of Marion, died Dec. 23, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Imogene Stout James; and two stepsons, Alan Stout and Keith Stout, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Amy Weldon James. His parents were J.J. and Cora Bell James.
A memorial service was held Dec. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064 or to Fohs Hall, Inc., P.O. Box 1, Marion, KY 42064.

Harris
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Services for Joseph P. Harris, 27, were Dec. 23, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Chris Wooley officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
He died Dec. 19 at his home.
Surviving are his mother, Sandra Chesnut of Paducah; a sister, Crystal Jordan Goode of Lancaster; two grandmothers, Sue Tabor of Paducah and Jean Harris of San Antonio, Texas; a step grandmother, Bernice Harris of Benton; a niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Gregory Harris; and two grandfathers, Silas Tabor and Joseph Harris.

Rector
MADISONVILLE, Ky. ­ Kenneth Franklin Rector, Sr., 46, died Dec. 22, 2005 at Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Local 207 Union in Paducah.
He is survived by his mother, Daisy Mae Alexander Rector; a daughter, Jennifer Lucille Messamore of Madisonville; a son, Kenneth Franklin Rector, Jr., of Madisonville; six sisters, Judy Crunk of Madisonville, Gail Cook and Sherry Rector, both of Central City, Rhonda Whitfield of Madisonville, Felicia Wright of Mortons Gap and Chrystal Combs of Madisonville; two brothers, Bobby Rector of Eddyville and Jimmy Rector of Sebree; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Delano Rosevelt Rector.
Services were Dec. 24 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Burial was in Onton Cemetery in Onton.

Woodall
Mattie Willene Woodall, 85, of Marion, died Dec. 24, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Watson officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.
Survivors include five sons, Arnold Douglas Woodall and Maurice Woodall, both of Marion, John William Woodall of Joy, Larry Woodall of Eddyville and Oliver Clinton Woodall of Kuttawa; two daughters, Linda Gilland of Fredonia and Lana Sisco of Marion; a brother, J.B. Oliver of Newburgh, Ind., a sister, Wanda Caddick of Evansville; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Houston Woodall; a granddaughter, Lori Perkins; a grandson, John Woodall, Jr.; and two brothers. Her parents were William Otto "Jack" and Liddie Grace Brasher Oliver.

Collins
Gary W. Collins, 71, of Marion, died Dec. 20, 2005 at Princeton Health Care Manor.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Jan. 7, 2006 at Marion Church of Christ. Rev. Bill McCormick will officiate. Funeral Director Services of Symsonia is in charge of arrangements.
Collins was a member of Marion Church of Christ, was a retired truck driver, and an U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Guiula Judy Collins of Marion; a son, John Collins of Benton; two daughters, Laurie Weygandt of Canton, Ohio and Tracey Kunstek of Lakemore, Ohio; five grandchildren; one step grandchild; and two step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. and Annie Horne Collins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Blackburn
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. ­ Joseph "Joe" Blackburn, 53, died Nov. 29, 2006. Services were Dec. 2 at J.C. Kirby & Son in Bowling Green. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.  He was the parts manager for Bowling Green International Truck & Trailer. He was a member and elder of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, youth leader and videographer, coached Little League and church league baseball and played on the church league. He was also active in the church meals program.
Surviving are a daughter, Kim (Brian) Cowles and Brandon Blackburn, both of Bowling Green; three brothers; Ronnie (Nancy) Landreth of Marion, Eddie (Shirley) Landreth of Fredonia and Tommy Blackburn of Bowling Green; a grandson, Evan Cowles of Bowling Green; a niece, two nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, 1212 Ashley Circle, Suite 1, Bowling Green, KY 42104 or The Bowling Green Cumberland Presbyterian Church, for The Meals Program, 807 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marc and Wanda Blackburn, and a nephew, Jeff Landreth.

Walker
Lillian E. Walker, 86, of Marion, died Dec. 18, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She attended Marion Church of Christ.
Services were Dec. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Bill McCormick officiated.
Surviving are a brother, William R. Heines of Marion; a niece and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Walker; and a sister.

Jones
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Chester Jones, 92, died Dec. 15, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Dec. 18 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Rev. C.C. Brasher and Rev. Brent Lee officiated. Burial was in Landrum cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Minnie Jones; two sons, James Jones of Smithland and Lee Jones of Grand Rivers; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Bessie Jones; and a brother, Forest Jones.
McDowell
Cleo McDowell, 73, of Marion, died Dec. 17, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Louise McDowell of Marion; five sons, Michael McDowell, Perry McDowell, Mark McDowell and David McDowell, all of Marion and Wayne McDowell of Henderson; three sisters, Vada Duncan of Marion, Peggy McDowell of Tulsa, Okla., and Polly Chandler of Sturgis; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services were Dec. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Roger Waters officiated. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery.

Driver
PORTAGE, Ind. ­ Clifton Garth Driver, Sr., 64, died Dec. 17, 2005 at the Canterbury Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Valparaiso, Ind. He was the owner and operator of Driver & Son Concrete.
He is survived by 13 children, Clifton (Kim) Driver Jr. of Lake Station, Ind., Greg (Barb) Driver of Portage, Ind., Jeff (Karen) Driver of Murray, Terry Driver of Portage, Ind., Belinda (Tony) Campbell of Fredonia, Shana (Jeff) Duncan of Henderson, Tammy Driver of Marion, Shandra (Tommy) Williams of Marion, Garth Clifton (Kristi) Driver of Portage, Ind., Lucas Parish of Marion, Ill., Randy (Tammy) Cowsert of Marion, Candy (Stony) Mills of Marion and Carol Thomas of Marion; 39 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers, Ralph (Ronna) Driver of Knox, Ind., Faron (Tabitha) Driver of North Judson, Ind., Kamen Driver of Murray; six sisters, Dean Neighbors of Murray Viva (Charles) Tinsley of Hopkinsville, Brenda (Mike) Davis of Old Hickory, Tenn., Starr (Tom) Lewellyn of Murray, Rebecca Conger of Marion and Detra (Jerry) Campbell of Marion; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Ryan Driver; and four sisters, Verna Driver, Thelma Sexton, Glyna Sanders and Gloria Blackmon. His parents were Allie Ray and Nellie Gladys (Knight) Driver.
Funeral services were Dec. 21 at the Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, Portage, Ind. Burial was in McCool Cemetery in Portage.
A local memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 31 at Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Donations may be made to the Hebron Church Cemetery Fund.

Jones
SALEM, Ky. ­ Services for Aubrey Radcliffe Jones, 92, were Dec. 21, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery.
Jones, a member of Paradise United Methodist Church, died Dec. 10 at his home.
Surviving are three daughters, Elsa Irene Moore of Mesquite, Texas, Ruby Lee Reeves of Decatur, Texas and Stella Mae Jones of Salem; a son, Clifton L. Jones of Mesquite, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle M. Dinsmore Jones; five brothers; and two sisters. His parents were Robert Lee and Amanda Johnson Jones.

Jones
Katherine Sue Jones, 52, of Marion, died Dec. 15, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member and co-pastor at Miracle Word Church in Salem.
Surviving are her husband, William "Billy" Jones of Marion; two daughters, Dana (Mike) Doom and Kayla Jones, both of Marion; her mother, Edna Evelyn Wilson of Salem; a brother, Blan Wilson, Jr., of Sharpe; three sisters, Mona Gay Swinford of Frankfort, Lois Rhea chittenden of Lola and Darlene Hunter of Salem; and a granddaughter, Callie Doom of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her father, Blan Wilson, Sr,; a sister; and a brother.
Services were Dec. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Baldock officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.

Hart
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Mary Virginia Hart, 81, died Dec. 15, 2005 at New Harmonie Healthcare in New Harmony, Ind. Services were Dec. 17 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Rev. Frank McCallum officiated. Burial was in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield.
She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Morganfield.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Walter of Evansville and Kay Greenwell of Uniontown; a son, Keith Hart of Marion; a sister, Margaret Stone of Sturgis; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.G. Hart; two brothers, William Harness and Fred Harness, Jr.; and two sisters, Emma McGree and Dorothy Murrell.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Gilland
Ola Mae Gilland, 84, of Marion, died Dec. 10, 2005 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was a member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Carolyn (Harold) Cannon of Marion, Ola Rhea Crider of Marion, Elaine (Ronnie) Shinall of Marion and Connie Gilland of Fredonia*; three sons, Vernon (Linda) Gilland of Fredonia, Paul Gilland of Fredonia and Dwight Gilland of Paducah.; 12 grandchildren, Kim George, Suzanne Eberle, Gina Brown, Greg Crider, Tricia Gage, Jonathan Gilland, Rhonda Shinall, Keith Shinall, Jayson Gilland, Michael Gilland, Patrick Gilland and Jennifer Starnes; several great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gilland; a daughter, Faye George; and two granddaughters, Lori Perkins and Carol Ann Hughes. Her parents were Charles and Lillie Mae Barnes.
Funeral services were Dec. 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Tim Burdon officiated. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
*Connie Gilland died Dec. 14. See obituary that follows.

Gilland
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Connie Gilland, 55, will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 16, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
Gilland died Dec. 14 at Crittenden Health Systems.
Surviving are a son, Jayson (Teresa) Gilland; three sisters, Carolyn (Harold) Cannon, Ola Rhea Crider and Elaine (Ronnie) Shinall, all of Marion; three brothers, Vernon (Linda) Gilland and Paul Gilland, both of Fredonia and Dwight Gilland of Paducah; two grandchildren, Dakota Gilland, Alyssa Gilland; three step-grandchildren, Nikki Odom, Nathan Odom and Natalie Odom; two step great-grandchildren, Nolan Odom and Hannah Posten.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Faye George; and her parents, Ray and Mae Gilland.

Byler
Barbara N. Byler, 76, of the Amish community in Crittenden County, died Dec. 12, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are four daughters, Alta Miller, Cora Miller and Sarah Byler, all of Marion, and Emma Miller of Dover, Del; seven sons, Joseph Byler of Dover, Del., Allen Byler, Enoch Byler and Marvin Byler, all of Fredonia, Penn., Rudy Byler of Charlotte Mich., David Byler of Marion and Paul Byler of Wyoming, Del.; 87 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 9 a.m., Dec. 16 at David R. Byler's residence in the Amish community. Burial will be in the Amish Community Cemetery.

Drennan
Hazel C. Drennan, 82, of Marion, died Dec. 11, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Services were Dec. 13 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Tim Baker and Rev. Rob Ison officiated. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are a daughter, Winona Woodside of Marion; a son, Roger Drennan of Marion; a sister, Betty Teague of Providence; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Drennan; a son, David W. Drennan; and her parents, Elmer and Letha Gold.

Phelps
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Vivian Phelps, 95, died Dec. 10, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services were Dec. 12 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Don Phelps and Rev. Curtis Franklin officiated. Burial was in Asher Cemetery.
Surviving are six sons, Marion Ivy Phelps, Darrel "Buzz" Phelps and Billy Ray Phelps, all of Fredonia, Jerry Phelps of Lexington, Rev. Don Phelps of Sturgis and Doug Phelps of Lyon County; two daughters, Nancy Huffstutter of Princeton and Margie Carner of Lyon County; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Reginald Phelps, a sister, a brother and a granddaughter. Her parents were James Ivy and Novella Clift Moore.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, c/o Sharlon Wigginton, 3121 Hwy. 902 East, Fredonia, KY 42411 or to the Asher Cemetery Fund, c/o Sharon Rowland, 360 Flynns Ferry Rd., Fredonia, KY 42411.

Henry
HERNANDO, Fla. ­ Jennie Lee Henry, 73, formerly of Dycusburg, died Dec. 11, 2005 at her home. She was a retired production worker for Continental Can in Gary, Ind.
Surviving are her husband, Russell Louie Henry of Hernando; a daughter, Kathy Henry of Tallahassee; two brothers, Ben Hall of Lake Station, Ind., and John Hall of Eddyville; a sister, LaVerne Jamriska of Sarasota, Fla.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Chastine Reece, DeGarth Reece, Allen Reece and Gaylen Hall.
Services are at 11 a.m., Dec. 15 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

May
Lillian Cox May, 94, of Marion, died Dec. 10, 2005 at her home. She was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church, the retired teachers associations of Indiana and Kentucky and was past president of the Eastern Kentucky University Alumni Association.
Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Iddings of Marion and Betty Steele of Sikeston, Mo.; six grandchildren, Beth Steele of New Castle, Ind., Keith (Caryn) Steele of Marion, Jo Ann Steele of Indianapolis, Ind., Carolyn (Scott) Parker of Denver, Colo., Jonathan (Jana) Iddings of Bowling Green and Amy Iddings of Marion; five great-grandchildren, Shawn Steele and Chelsea Steele, both of Marion, Zach Parker, Sam Parker and Meg Parker, all of Denver, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, R. Charles May; three brothers; and three sisters. Her parents were Preston R. and Nettie Boulware Cox.
Services were Dec. 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Hardin Hosey and Rev. Jamie Baker officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deer Creek Baptist Church, 69 Deer Creek Church Rd., Marion, KY 42064; or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304 Salem, KY 42078.

Tedford
SALEM, Ky. ­ Services for Zell Tedford, 91, were Dec. 11, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Fouts officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
She was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church.
Surviving are three sons, Tom (Darlene) Tedford of Salem, John Tedford of Salem and Don Tedford of Newburgh, Ind.; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Tedford; two sons, Bobby Gene Tedford and Bill Tedford; and a sister, Velaine Clayton. Her parents were Rufus Harry Elder and Myrtie Farmer Elder.

Bradburn
CHESHIRE, Conn. ­ Virginia Meadows Bradburn, formerly of Princeton, died Dec. 2, 2005 at Southington Care Center.
Surviving are a son, H. Benjamin Bradburn of Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Elizabeth Ellen Bradburn-Assoian of Wayne, Pa., and Carol Ann B. Celella of Cheshire; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services were Dec. 10 at Mapleview Cemetery. Morgan's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southington Care Center Tranquil Passages Program, 45 Meridan Ave., Southington, CT 06489.

Hart
HENSHAW, Ky. ­ Dora Mae Hart, 81, died Dec. 10, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center.
Services were Dec. 12 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Burial was in Odd Fellow Cemetery.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gilliam Wright and Gladys Collins; and three brothers, Sellars Hart, Russell Hart and L.G. Hart. Her parents were George Russell and Eura Hart.

Hall
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Lloyd L. Hall, 87, died Dec. 14, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Cave Springs Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 55 years. He was the recipient of a 63-year membership pin from the Ohio River Baptist Association.
Surviving are two sons, Billy Ray Hall and Robbie Hall, both of Joy; a daughter, Marie Hall Patterson of Paducah; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Marie Adams Hall; two sons, Larry Dale Hall and Jesse "Popeye" Franklin Hall; a sister; a great-grandchild; and his parents, Jesse Marion Hall and Mary Alice Dunning Hall.
Services are at 1 p.m., Dec. 16 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Wring and Rev. Gary Murray will officiate. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.

DECEMBER 8, 2005 ISSUE

Jacobs
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Martha Jane Hall Jacobs, 64, died Dec. 1, 2005 at her home. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Paul David Jacobs; five sons, Neal Hall of Crittenden County, Jerry Jacobs of Webster County, Robert Hall of Crittenden County and Douglas Hall of Webster County and John Angles of Webster County; four daughters, Effie Schindley and Deveda Vailes, both of Caldwell County, Janie Gant of Crittenden County and Vanessa Harris of Jackson, Miss.; a brother, James Wright of Wheatcroft; four sisters, Kathy Jones of Marion, Ann Brinkley of Fredonia, Mary McVay of Lisman and Mamie Herndon of Kuttawa; 36 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble Herman Hall; two sisters, Annita Harris and Zola Wright; and her parents, Terry James and Frances Haney Wright.
Services were Dec. 3 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Eddyville with Rev. Bobby Lady officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Dunn's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ingram
CROSSVILLE, Ill. ­ Methel Roxie Ingram, 89, died Nov. 29, 2005 at White County Medical Center Hospital in Carmi, Ill. Services were Dec. 3 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville.
Ingram was a member of the Methodist church in Crossville, was a musician and was a member of an evangelical quartet for many years.
Surviving are two sons, Larry Ingram of Rockville, Md., and Ed Ingram of Chalfont, Pa.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garcia Ingram; and her parents, Charles and Ella Bolen Bryan.

Little
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Helen Little, 89, were Dec. 4, 2005 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Rev. Roger Waters and Rev. David Little officiated. Burial was in Lola Cemetery in Livingston County.
Little died Dec. 1 at Caldwell County Hospital.
She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins in Crittenden County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Little; two brothers, Jack Little and Zin Little; a sister, Mildred "Mill" Butler; and her parents, Antoni Peters and Valentine Johns Peters.

Cannon
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Services for Cleatus Cannon, 92, of the Shady Grove community, will be at 1 p.m., Dec. 8, 2005 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Cannon died Dec. 5 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Evansville.
She is survived by a son, James "Sonny" Cannon of Evansville; a sister, Wilma Jamors of Tell City, Ind.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a niece, Brenda Benton of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Cannon; her parents, Presley G. and Alma Imboden Baker; and a granddaughter, Kathy Cannon.

Hughes
Cleo Hughes, 95, of Marion, died Dec. 3, 2005 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was a member of Piney Fork Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a son, Charles Hughes of Evansville; two sisters, Annie Duke Lanham of Weirsdale, Fla., and Lavern Davidson of Detroit, Mich.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Nora Moran and her husband, Earnest Hughes.
Graveside services were Dec. 6 at Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Cortis Hill officiated. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DECEMBER 1, 2005 ISSUE

Pyse
ERIE, Ill. ­ Vernon Pyse, 78, died Nov. 27, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton. Services will be Dec. 1 at the Erie Christian Church where he was an active member. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Gibson Funeral Home in Erie is in charge of arrangements.
Pyse served in the U.S. Navy and owned and operated Morrison Cattle Company in Erie and in Crittenden County for over 40 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Diana Beck of Galesburg, Ill., Debbie Pyse of Falmouth, Jody DeBow of Erie and Julie Vaughn of Prophetstown, Ill.; three sons, John Pyse, Jamie Pyse and Jeremie Pyse, all of Erie, Ill.; three sisters, Vernabelle Klosterman of Sterling, Phyllis Siperly of Rock Falls and Marilyn Malmanger of De Witte, Iowa; his first wife Betty Dobbers; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Bonnie; a daughter, Jeanne; a grandson David and two brothers. His parents were Fred and Margaret Buikema Pyse.

Millikan
MARENGO, Ill. ­ Services for Mally Marie Millikan, 18, will e at 2 p.m., Dec. 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bro. Gordon Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery.
Millikan died Nov. 25.
Surviving are her parents, Robert Clifford and Sally Shacklee Millikan of Marengo; three brothers, Michael Millikan of Henderson, Mark Millikan and Max Millikan, both of Marengo; her grandparents, Mildred Shacklee of Marengo and Thelma Millikan of Marion; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by grandparents William "Bill" Shacklee and James "Buster" Millikan.

Hughes
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ­ Carla Rose Longee Hughes, 35, died Nov. 26, 2005. Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd's Funeral Home.
Surviving are her mother, Verlynn F. Longee of Wapato, Wash.; her husband, Keith Hughes; foster parents Bill and RoseAnn Davis and Debra Milligan of Montana; four daughters, Cassandra "Cassie" Ann Hughes, Katherine "Katie" Rose Hughes, Gabrielle Lauren Hughes and Marrylynn Lee Hughes, all of Marion; four brothers, Eugene A. Longee, Patrick W. Longee Mitchell, Robert G. Longee and Errol W. Longee; three sisters, Kimberly D. Longee, Elsie E. Longee and Tashina F. Longee.
She was preceded in death by her father, Aaron G. Martin; two brothers, Michael R. Longee Mitchell and Aaron J. Longee; and grandparents William Howard Taff Longee and Elsie L. Lone.

Winters
Funeral services for Nora Helen Winters, 81, of Marion, were Nov. 30, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. She died Nov. 27 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
She is survived by two sons, Rev. Larry Yates and Rev. Wayne Winters, both of Marion; a sister, Frankie McDonald of Princeton; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Harley and Irene Gass Kirk; and her husband, William L. Winters.

Watson
LOLA, Ky. ­ Pearl Myrick Watson, 94, died Nov. 24, 2005 at River's Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa. She attended Lola Pentecostal Church.
Services were Nov. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, James A. Myrick of Salem; two sisters, Christine Shewcraft of Marion and Muriel Roach of Salem; three grandchildren, Tracy Myrick of Lola, Linda Brooks of Smithland and Sherry Lanning of Lola; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Brooks and Kristin Brooks of Smithland and Chad McCormick of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Myrick; her second husband, Harry Wayne Watson; a son, Paul G. Myrick; and a sister, Eddylean Riley. Her parents were George Kimsey and Bertha Adams Kimsey.

Linzy
STURGIS, Ky. ­ Services for Roger Linzy, 84, were Nov. 26, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Linzy was a member of the Frances Liberty Lodge No. 580, was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Crittenden County Lions Club, a lifelong member of the Republican party, was former chairman of the Crittenden County Republican Party and was of Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Gilland Linzy; three daughters, Linda Asbridge of Salem, Becky Linzy of Paducah and Amanda McMain of Marion; four sons, Roger Dale Linzy of Americus, Ga., David Linzy of Salem, Steve Linzy of Sullivan and Timothy Linzy of Murray; three sisters, Mary LeFan and June Heffington, both of Dycusburg and Juanita Green of Kuttawa; two brothers, Lafe Linzy of Marion and Jerry Linzy of Evansville; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; and his parents, Ray and Vada Ralston Linzy.

Elder
Una Louise Elder, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 25, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Crayne Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Barfield of Marion and Ruth Foster of Royal Oak, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Harris of Pine Bluff, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Melvin Clement Bigham; her husband, Shelton Elder; a brother; and two sisters.
Services were Nov. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill and Rev. Harvey Lynn Elder officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Marshall
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Beverly L. Marshall, 39, died Nov. 24, 2005.
She was a cook for Tennessee Valley Towing Co.
Surviving are her mother, Louise Marshall of Ledbetter; three sisters, Linda Marshall of Ledbetter, Betty Faye Little of Desoto, Mo., and Martha Wilke of Belknap, Ill.; a brother, Bob Marshall of Salem; seven nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tilford L. Marshall.
Services were Nov. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Grimes officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Martin
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Mary Martin, 85, died Nov. 29, 2005 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a retired nurse and member of Highland Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Jim Martin of Henderson and Bill Martin of Booneville, Ind.; two daughters, June Stone of Henderson and Pat Johnson of Princeton; a sister, Margaret Mills of Sun City, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Martin. Her parents were Snowden and Amma Robinson Davis.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 1 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will be in Blackford Cemetery in Webster County.

Turley
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Wanda Turley, 62, died Nov. 23, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Pamela Ruth Walker of Grand Rivers; a son, Rusty Doom of Dycusburg; two brothers, Robert Blake of Eddyville and Ronald Blake of Marion; a sister, Mechelle Little of Fayetteville, Tenn., and her fiance, Harold Knight of Kuttawa.
She was preceded in death by a son, James M. Doom; a sister, Cheryl Blake; and her parents, Omen and Ruby Blake.
Services were Nov. 26 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Robert Blake officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.

Herran
Colt E. Herran, 16, of Marion, died Nov. 27, 2005.
He was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was a junior at Crittenden County High School and was a member of Crittenden County FFA.
Surviving are his parents, Jim and Nancy Herran of Marion; two brothers, Wesley Herran and Tommy Herran, both of Eddyville; two sisters, Stephanie Herran Irish of Denver, N.C., and Shannon Cobb of Paducah; his grandmother, Jane McWorthy of Hazeville, N.C.; and several nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Herran.
Services were held Nov. 30 at Rocket Arena at Crittenden County High School with Rev. Tony Perryman, Rev. Harold Grace and Rev. Barry Cullen officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Crittenden County FFA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Attn.: Larry Duvall, 519 1/2 W. Gum St., Marion, KY 42064.

Boone
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. ­ Services for Ashley Nicole Boone, 18, were Nov. 26 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Lowrence officiating.
She died Nov. 22 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and was an employee of Livingston Health Care Systems.
Surviving are her mother, Ethel Boone of Grand Rivers; her father, Sam Boone of Burna; grandparents June Jamieson of Henderson and Harold Boone of Grand Rivers; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by grandparents T.E. and Wilma Montgomery and one aunt, Daphne Ramage.

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Farmer, 101 
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Zela Ann Steele Farmer, 101, were  Nov. 20, 2005 at Murray City Cemetery. Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.
Farmer died Nov. 18 at Rivers Bend Retirement Center in Kuttawa. She was a retired bookkeeper for a heating and air conditioning company, was a member of Kuttawa United Methodist Church and attended Mason Chapel United Methodist Church in Calloway County for several years.
Surviving are a son, Mike Farmer of Fredonia; three grandchildren, Michele Edwards of Crittenden County, Jacqui Kearns of Nicholasville and Ashley Schnittker of Bloomington, Ind.; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Farmer; and two brothers, George Steele and Jack Steele. Her parents were Almer and Mattie Stubblefield Steele.
Memorial contributions may be made to the O.K. Patton Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 648, Eddyville, KY 42038.

Shouse
STURGIS, Ky. ­ A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Nov. 27, 2005 for Dr. W. Bennett Shouse, formerly of Marion.
Shouse died Oct. 27 at his home.
Services will be held at the Monroe Street Kiwanis building in Sturgis.

NOVEMBER 17, 2005 ISSUE

Witherspoon
Dwight E. Witherspoon, 53, of Marion, formerly of Sturgis, died Nov. 12, 2005 at his home.
He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Louise Witherspoon of Blackford; a daughter, Dusty D. Witherspoon of Marion; and a brother, Brenton Dan Witherspoon of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Eldon Witherspoon; and a sister, Jimmie Carlisle.
Services were Nov. 16 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster County.

Nunn
Services for Cleo Nunn, 94, of Marion, were Nov. 12, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Nunn died Nov. 10 at Southgate Health Care Center in Metropolis, Ill.
Survivors include a sister, Gladys Jackson of Corona, Calif.; two brothers, Thomas Nunn of Boonesboro, N.C., and J.C. Nunn of Danville, ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Rudell Nunn, Roy Nunn, Kevil Nunn, Donald Nunn and Freeman Nunn. Her parents were Marshall and Lucy Yandell Nunn.

Miller
Services for Eldora M. Miller, 1, were Nov. 11, 2005 at the David Byler residence in the Amish Community of Crittenden County.
Miller died Nov. 8 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are her parents, Mervin and Susan Miller; a sister, Lou Ann Miller; and grandparents William and Alta Miller and Ervin and Ada Yoder, all of Marion.

Croft
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Services for Bennett Ray Croft, 72, were Nov. 8, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Wright officiated services. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Croft died Nov. 6 at Lourdes Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Croft of Paducah; a daughter, Gail Palmer of Smithland; three sons, Avery H. Croft of Paducah, Kevin Ray Croft of Ledbetter and Steven Allen Croft of Paducah; a sister, Shirley Redd of Salem; a brother, Carol Croft of Salem; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Williamson. His parents were Alfred Henry and Ada Pearl Curnel Croft.

Nesbitt
Charles Ray Nesbitt, 33, of Marion, died Nov. 4, 2005 at his home. He attended Lola Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Sherrie Nesbitt of Marion; two sons, Jamie Pierce and Jimmy Jenkins, both of Marion; three sisters, Donna Harrell of Jackson, Tenn., Missy Orendoff of Morgantown and Rachel Tabor of Marion; his parents, Cathy and Joe Nesbitt of Marion; and two grandmothers, Cora Nesbitt and Opal Pigg, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Summer Jo Nesbitt; two grandfathers; and an uncle.
Funeral services were Nov. 8, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Bellamy officiated. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.

Spurlock
CALDWELL COUNTY, Ky. ­ Mary Florence Spurlock, 87, died Nov. 3, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a retired seamstress from Princeton Hosiery Mill and was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Nov. 6 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Bro. John Benton and Bro. Jerry Thurman officiating. A eulogy was delivered by Daniel Cook. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty Sue Dunbar of Caldwell County and Sylvia Thurman of Crittenden County; a brother, Kenneth Cotton of Princeton; two sisters, Eula Mae Forsythe of Caldwell County and Hattie Jean Haney of Princeton; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Ray Spurlock; five brothers, Clint, Homer, Sam, Jim and Henry Cotton; and a great-granddaughter, Grace Thurman. Her parents were Bina and Ambie Steger Cotton.

Newcom
LAPORT, Ind. ­ Delmer Lee Newcom, 73, died Nov. 2, 2005. He was born in Crittenden County and lived in Hobart, Ind., before moving to Laport. He was a Korean War veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Joan Newcom; a brother, Glenn Newcom of Louisville; three sisters, Mary K. Newcom Chandler of Sturgis, Elwanda Newcom McDowell of Marion and Janey Newcom Syers of High Ridge, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard Newcom and Leonard Newcom; and his parents, Joseph and Wanda Marvel Newcom.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Brown
Elliott James Robert Brown, infant son of Shelbie Caraway Newberry and James Brown of Marion, died Nov. 1, 2005 of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Surviving in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents Michael Medina and Sheila Fraliex; paternal great-grandmother Mary Louise Brown; two brothers, Michael Brown of Princeton and Dustin Caraway of Dawson Springs; three sisters, Robbie Caraway of Princeton and Justice Brown and Monica Brown, both of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Robbie Caraway; maternal great-grandparents Dorothy and Shelburn Caraway; and paternal great-grandfather Mitchell Henry Brown.
Services were Nov. 5, 2005 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Lott officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery.

Conger
Roberta Scott Conger, 92, of Marion, died Nov. 1, 2005 at McKendree Village Healthcare in Hermitage, Tenn.
Graveside services were Nov. 4 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are three daughters, Phyllis Wood and Carolyn Guess, both of Springfield, Tenn., and Diana Trask of Marion; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Lee and George Scott; her husband, Frank Conger; and a son, Frankie Conger.
Memorials may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 224 W. Bellville, Marion, KY 42064.

Kirk
TILINE, Ky. ­ Stephanie Peek Kirk, 53, died Oct. 28 in a car accident on U.S. 60 near Smithland. She was a member of Groves Chapel Methodist Church and was a senior English teacher and writing resource coordinator for Livingston County. She was co-director of Purchase Area Writing Project and past president of the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English.
Surviving are her husband, Larry Kirk; a daughter, Rachel. (David) Gavin of Lexington; a son, Drew Kirk of Morrisville, N.C.; a sister, Valerie Albert of Woodstock, Ga.; three brothers, Richard Peek, Jr., and Stuart Peek, both of Tiline, and Monty Peek of Ocean Springs, Miss.; her mother, Barbara L. Peek of Tiline.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Peek, Sr.
Services were Oct. 31 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Chuck Ladd and Rev. Andy Bryan officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephanie Kirk Memorial Scholarship, c/o Purchase Area Writing Project, MSU Foundation, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071.

Shouse
ROBARDS, Ky. ­ Dr. W. Bennett Shouse, 61, formerly of Marion, died Oct. 27, 2005 at his home.
He was a retired veterinarian who had an office in Marion for many years.
He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Reyes of Lakewood, Colo., and Sunny Osborne of Ledbetter; a son, Scott Shouse of Costa Rica; a sister, Evelyn Meacham of Sturgis; two brothers, Coleman Shouse of Greenville, S.C., and Stephen Shouse of Sturgis; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned for a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Henderson County, Drury Lane, Henderson, KY 42420.

Cummings
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Services for Jessica Cummings, 24, were Nov. 1 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Phillip Sanders officiated. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
She died Oct. 28 in a car accident on u.S. 60 near Smithland.
Surviving are her parents, Valerie Farris of Smithland and Dennis Cummings of Paducah; two children, Nathan McDowell of Reidland and Kyren Rozwalka of Marion; a sister, Lora Wood of Smithland; maternal grandparents Robert and Alice Walker of Hampton; and paternal grandparents Sammy and Brenda Pollard of Dawson Springs.

Manning
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Chris Manning, 48, died Oct. 25, 2005 at North Western Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was a native of Greenville N.C.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, an employee of Zeiss Meditec in medical equipment sales. He received a bachelor of science from East Carolina State University. He was a board member of the Pregnancy Support Center, member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes where he was secretary and a former member of the Greenville N.C., JCs.
He is survived by his wife, Michele Ramage Manning, formerly of Marion; a daughter, Shelby Manning of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a son, Davis Manning of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, J.B. and Helen Ramage of Murfreesboro, formerly of Marion; numerous cousins and aunts.
Services were Oct. 30 at Calvary Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.
Memorials may be made to the Pregnancy Support Center in Murfreesboro.

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Lanham
LEXINGTON, N.C. ­ Graveside services for James Franklin "Jim" Lanham, 63, were Oct. 21, 2005 at Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Jonathan Davis officiated.
Lanham died Oct. 18 at Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.
He was an employee of Cardinal Container of Lexington, N.C., and was a member of Servant's Heart Ministries. He served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Humphrey Lanham; his mother, Dorothy Lanham of Marion; six daughters, Stacey Flahardy of Henderson, Misty Fulk of Thomasville, N.C., Kathy Lanham of Lexington, N.C., Dawn-Dee Tracy and Tammy Marie Wolf, both of Carmi, Ill., and Shannon Snipes of Kansas City, Mo.; five sons, Joseph Franklin Lanham, Anthony Eugene Lanham, James Matthew Lanham, Steven Wayne Lanham and Richard Allen Tracy, all of Lexington, N.C.; a sister, Jeanie Harris of Marion; four brothers, Joseph Lanham, Jerry Lanham, Ricky Lanham and Billy Lanham, all of Marion; 33 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Banks
Services for Margaret H. Banks, 75, of Marion, were Oct. 20, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Starrick officiated with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Banks died Oct. 18 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Ronald Banks of Eddyville; three sisters, Gladys Riley and Effie Nell Paris, both of Marion, and Lemma Walker of Pacific, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Banks; her longtime companion John Hobbs; five sisters; three brothers; and her parents, Millie and Otis Harnice.

Millikan
James C. "Clem" Millikan, 50, of Marion died Oct. 23, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. Services were Oct. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Donnie Howton officiated with burial in Frances Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hazel Millikan of Marion; three sons, Eddie Millikan, Wayne Millikan and Thomas Millikan, all of Marion; a brother, Willie Millikan of Export, Penn.; six sisters, Kay Jacobs of Frances, Brenda Millikan, Rita Lynch, Patricia Sysco, Donna Herron and Dana Berry, all of Marion; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Al James and Mary Kathryn Millikan; and a granddaughter, Miracle Faith Angel Millikan.

DeMoss
MADISONVILLE, Ky. ­ Hiram Glenn DeMoss, 52, died Oct. 23, 2005. He was a maintenance foreman for Peabody Coal Company for many years.
He is survived by a daughter, Alisha DeMoss of Cincinnati, Ohio; four sisters, Patricia DeMoss of Evansville, Gail DeMoss, Sharon Harper and Karen LeGrand, all of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram Taylor and Willie Hazel Coffman DeMoss.
Services were Oct. 25 at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation at www.christopherreeve.org.

Rentfro
Dorothy Rentfro, 77, of Marion, died Oct. 17, 2005 at her home. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and the Crittenden Health Systems Auxiliary.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah (Danny) Fowler of Marion; a granddaughter, Brandy (Mike) Whitney of Marion; two step grandsons, Aaron Fowler and Joseph Fowler, both of Marion; and a great-granddaughter, Abby Whitney of Marion.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Bob Workman, Ed Workman, John Workman and Bill Workman; two sisters, Kittie Lucas and Mary Fox; and her parents, Carl and Iva Myrick Workman.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Oct. 20 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey will officiate with burial in Lola Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 7, Marion, KY 42064.

Gillespie
Margie J.Gillespie, 87, of Marion, died Oct. 13, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Repton Baptist Church and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband, Frank Gillespie of Marion; three daughters, Helen McConnell, Sue McDowell and Carolyn Hinchee, all of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents were William F. and Mary Ann Winders.
Services were Oct. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Brown officiated.

Rushing
KENOSHA, Wisc. ­ William Robert Rushing, 67, formerly of Crayne, did Oct. 12, 2005 at his home. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He was also retired from Rustoleum.
Survivors include a daughter, Anna Dora Rushing of Hartwell, Ga.; three sons, Robert Eugene Rushing and Timothy William Campbell, both of Kissimmee, Fla., and William Robert Rushing, Jr., of Hartwell, Ga.; a brother, Paul Ray Rushing of Marion; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas Randall and Annie Ona Smith Rushing; three brothers; and a sister.
Services were Oct. 16, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.

Robinson
Funeral services for Betty J. Robinson, 70, of Marion were held Oct. 12, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. Nicky Davis officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Robinson died Oct. 9 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She attended Marion General Baptist Church.
Surviving are a sister, Debbie Peek of Eddyville; a brother, Jerry Shaffer of Bowling Green; a niece, nephew and great-nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Robinson. Her parents were Muriel and Lizzie Shaffer.

Scott
Ann Rose Scott, 66, of Marion, died Oct. 6, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. Funeral services were Oct. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Holliman officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Otis Scott of Marion; a son, Jim Hughes of Wansuter, Wyom.; three daughters, Janet Dubois of Guthrie, Okla., Karla Hughes Brehm of Wansutter, Wyom., and Abbie Anderson of Minco, Okla.; her mother, Onia Marshall of Marion; two stepsons, Larry Scott of Sapulpa, Okla.; David Scott of Little Rock, Ark.; four sisters, Eava Hutchinson of Las Vegas; Roberta Barnett of Blackwell, Okla., Rita Qualiman of Chicago and Bonnie Jackson of Bakersfield, Calif.; two brothers Harold Marshall and Jerry Marshall of Marion; six grandchildren; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Marshall; three brothers; and a sister.

Rushing
FREDONIA, Ky. ­ Howard L. Rushing, 73, died Oct. 6, 2005 at his home. He was a retired coal miner and attended Charity Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Stiller Rushing; six sons, Bobby Rushing and Daniel Rushing, both of Marion, Ronald Rushing, Joe Rushing and Howard Rushing, all of Fredonia, Charlie Rushing of Princeton; four daughters, Debra Rushing of Louisville, Cindy Waters of Eddyville, Doreen Rushing of Morganfield and Dana Hill of Eddyville; two brothers, James Rushing of Henderson and Spud Rushing of New Albany, Ind.; a sister, Etha Fraliex of Fredonia; and several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Rushing. His parents were Joe A. Rushing and Alie Holloman Rushing.
Services were Oct. 8 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Roger Waters and Rev. Victor Hill officiated. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.

Shekell
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Services for Leslie Shekell, 49, were Oct. 8, 2005 at Smith Funeral Chapel. Rev. John East and Rev. Mike Grimes officiated. Burial was in Birdsville Cemetery.
Shekell died Oct. 5 at his home. He was a graduate of Livingston Central High School and Murray State University and held a law degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. He practiced law for 10 years in Paducah and 10 years in California.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Shekell; his mother, Frances Shekell of Smithland; his father, Bill Shekell of Ledbetter; a sister, Tonya Loyd of Ledbetter; stepchildren Ashley Woolridge of Calvert City, Lesley Hensley of Grayson, Ky., and Wesley Woolridge of Ledbetter; and a niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by a brother, David Shekell.

Ruud
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Kerena Hutson Ruud, 71, were held Oct. 10, 2005 at Paradise Cemetery with Rev. Willie Guess officiating. She died Oct. 5 at her home.
Surviving are a daughter, Gail Ruud of Paducah; two sons, Daryl Ruud and Greg Ruud, both of Paducah; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

McGrew
SAN BERNADINO, Calif. ­ Carl Dennis McGrew, formerly of the Joy community in Livingston County, died Oct. 4, 2005 at Country Villa Hicienda in California. Graveside services were Oct. 10 at Good Hope Cemetery with his cousin, Bill McGrew, officiating.
Surviving are a sister, Eloise McGrew and a nephew, Larry Perkins, both of San Bernadino; and several great-nieces, nephews and cousins in Kentucky and Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Addie Pope McGrew.

Butler
SALEM, Ky. ­ Thella Butler, 78, died Oct. 9, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Services were Oct. 12 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Wynn and Rev. Tom Ledgerwood officiating. Burial was in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Butler of Hampton and Thomas Butler of Dyersburg, Tenn.; four sisters, Muriel Dickerson and Eileen Tabor, both of Salem, Carmalee Poindexter of Rosiclare, Ill., and Wanda Miller of Marion; two brothers, Billy Willbanks of Salem and Donnie Wilbanks of Paducah; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Butler; a brother; a sister; her parents, Clarence and Nellie Damron Willbanks; and a stepson, Al James Butler.

Waide
James Robert Waide, 58, of Marion, died Sept. 25, 2005 in a motorcycle accident near Madisonville.
He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Marines and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club.
Surviving are four daughters, Debbi Mattix of Clarksville, Sherry Robertson of Mountain Home, Ark., Jamie Waide of Nashville and Teresa Haynes of Arizona; two sisters, Wilma Brittain of Dawson Springs and Emma Ellis of Mississippi; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Edith Virginia Hanor Waide.
Services were Oct. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence.

Ramage
BURNA, Ky. ­ Rebecca Ramage, 90, died Oct. 1, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
She is survived by a sister, Bess Tims of Bowling Green.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alben Ramage; and a brother, James Brasher. Her parents were William Homer and Mary Hoover Brasher.
Services were Oct. 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Old Salem Cemetery.

Nelson
BURNA, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Virginia Nelson, 88, were Oct. 4, 2005 at Dyer Hill Cemetery with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating.
Surviving are a daughter, Wilma Nelson of Burna; a brother, Herman Bebout of Burna; and three sisters, Helen Wilson, Janette Sullenger and Kathryn Brooks, all of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Gray Nelson; and her parents, Carty Bebout and Nettie McElmurry Bebout.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Stone
Funeral services for Gary A. Stone, 55, of Marion, will be held at 11 a.m., Oct. 6, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. David Winders will officiate, with burial in White's Chapel Cemetery.
Stone died Oct. 3 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are his father, James H. "Redrock" Stone of Marion; a son, Gary Nicholas (Stacey) Stone of Salem; two sisters, April Watson and Tanya Hardesty, both of Marion; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his his mother, Wanda Nell Sherer Stone; and a son, Jerry Lynn Myers.

Wahl
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ Christopher Rothwell Wahl, 43, died Sept. 26, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 181; a member of Grace Church International; and was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Angel Wahl; a daughter, Shelby Nichole Wahl of Marion; a stepson, Brandon Williams of Paducah; his father and stepmother, Charles Amos Wahl, Jr., and Fonda Wahl of Paducah; a brother, Charles "Chuck" Amos Wahl III of Paducah; a step-granddaughter, Addison Michelle Williams; and two grandmothers, Louise Metzger Wahl and Birtie Rothwell, both of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Rothwell Wahl; and grandfathers, Charles "Chubby" A. Wahl, Sr., and Woodrow Wilson Rothwell.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Sept. 30 at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah with Rev. Chris Cody officiating. Burial will be on his farm near Birdsville in Livingston County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church International Building Fund, 2410 Jackson Street, Paducah, KY 42003.

Fern
CALVERT CITY, Ky. ­ Jim Fern, 72, died Sept. 7, 2005 at his home. He served in the U.S. Army and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Calvert City, Kentucky.
He began his teaching career in Marion in 1956. In 1958, he was appointed as Music Director for Hopkinsville schools. He was the State Supervisor of Music from 1966-1967. In the following years, he taught band at Reidland and Benton middle schools. He had conducted various church choirs in the western Kentucky area, was a KMEA adjudicator and guest conductor for many All-District bands and recognized as Kentucky's Outstanding Young Educator.
He served as the Executive Secretary of Kentucky Music Educators Association for 32 years. During his tenure with KMEA, he received the KMEA Distinguished Service Award as well as the Friend of Music Award.
Fern served as broker of Fern Real Estate and two independent insurance agencies. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Coakley Fern; a son, Bob Fern of Florida; a son, Jay Fern of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Martha Fern of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four grandsons.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Calvert City First Baptist Church Building Fund, Calvert City Convalescent Center or the Jim Fern/KMEA Music Education Scholarship, KMEA, P. O. Box 1058, Richmond, KY 40476-1058.
A memorial service will be held at Calvert City First Baptist Church at 11 a.m., Sept. 17.

Brannam
LONG GROVE, Ill. ­ Martha Brannam, 86, formerly of Salem, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Alden Nursing Home. She was a long-time member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a 25-year employee of Sears in Chicago.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Brannam of Barrington, Ill., Clinton Brannam of Mountain Home, Ark., and Monroe Brannam of Lyons, Ill.; two daughters, Kay Gorman of Johnsburg, Ill., and Golda Riley of Marion; a sister, Thelma Barnes of Salem; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Brannam; a son; a grandson; three brothers and four sisters.
Services were Sept. 10 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Max Hansen officiated and burial in Salem Cemetery.

Orenduff
TUCSON, Ariz. ­ James Randell Orenduff, 79, died Sept. 7, 2005. He was born in Crittenden County and moved to Tucson in 1956. He served in World War II and was retired from San Manuel Copper Mine where he worked as an electrician and with their early computer systems.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn; a daughter, Sue; and sons Larry and Wayne; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and six sisters and two brothers of Marion.
Services were Sept. 12 in Tucson with burial in East Lawn Cemetery.

Gahagen
EVANSVILLE, Ind. ­ George Elmer Gahagen, 83, died Sept. 7, 2005 at Deaconess Hospice Care Center.
He was born in Crittenden County, graduated from Mattoon High School and retired from Arkla after 25 years of service. He was a member of Albright United Methodist Church and a 60- year member of the Wheatcroft Masonic Lodge #881.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Helene (Santy) Gahagen; a daughter, Joyce Silver of Evansville; three sons, Warren Silver, Jr., Terry Silver and Darce Silver, all of Evansville; two sisters, Ada White of Crittenden County and Geneva Franks of Sun City, Ariz.; a brother, Roy Gahagen of Crittenden County; and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ella (Reynolds) Gahagen; a sister, Freda Moore; and a brother, Ernest Gahagen.
Services were Sept. 10, 2005 at Browning Funeral Home with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Albright United Methodist Church, 606 VanDusen Ave., or Deaconess Ohio Valley Hospice Care, 600 Mary St. Evansville, IN 47747 or the American Cancer Society, 1510 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 47710

Moore
William Louis Moore, Sr., 83, of Marion, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. For many years, Moore ­ known by many as Rev. Moore ­ operated Moore and Sons Little Plaza on Travis Street. He was a member of Sturgis Church of God in Christ.
Survivors include a son, William Moore, Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; three daughters, Denise Moore and Debra Stallworth of Detroit; four brothers, Frank "Buster" Moore of Marion, James Moore and Otis Moore both of Detroit and Bishop Allie Moore of Louisville; two sisters, Evelyn Bentley of Marion and Clara Nell Oats of Detroit; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry H. "Bud" and Melvina Turley Moore.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Sept. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Elder Theodore Thomas will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.

Pyle
Kathleen Pyle, 81, of Marion, died Aug. 30, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.
She is survived by two sons, including Charles Johnson of Eddyville; and a daughter.
Services were Sept. 6 at Mapleview Cemetery.

Hardesty
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home for Verna Hardesty, 83. Hardesty died Sept. 6, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.

Brannam
LONG GROVE, Ill. ­ Martha Brannam, 86, formerly of Salem, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Alden Nursing Home. She was long-time member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a 25-year employee of Sears in Chicago.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Brannam of Barrington, Ill., Clinton Brannam of Mountain Home, Ark., and Monroe Brannam of Lyons, Ill.; two daughters, Kay Gorman of Johnsburg, Ill., and Golda Riley of Marion; a sister, Thelma Barnes of Salem; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Brannam; a son; a grandson; three brothers and four sisters.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Sept. 10 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Max Hansen will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Fritts
Edwin Gerald Fritts, 58, of Marion, died Sept. 6, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sept. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Grace will officiate with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Fritts attended Crooked Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Cindy Watson of Marion; two brothers, Ronnie Fritts of Marion and William Fritts of Newburgh, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.

Arflack
Wendell B. Arflack, 66, of Marion, died Sept. 4, 2005 in Lyon County. He was a member of Rosebud Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Arflack; two sons, Scott Arflack of Princeton and Greg Arflack, stationed with U.S. Army in Germany; a sister, Janet Thomas of Marion; two brothers, Fred Arflack of St. Clair, Mo., and Dan Arflack of Londell, Mo.; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Sarah Brown Arflack.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Sept. 8, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rosebud Cemetery. Rev. Tommie Brown will officiate.

Galiher
FAIRFIELD, Ill. ­ Frances J. Galiher, 76, died Sept. 5, 2005 at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Mt. Vernon. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sept. 9 at Nales Funeral Home in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Weldon Galiher; a daughter, Sandra Dawsey of Browns, Ill.; a brother, Charles Dalton of Fairfield; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gary; four brothers; a sister; and her parents, Jesse S. Dalton and Grace Pearl Riley.

Lowery
Funeral services for Nellie Lowery, 89, of Marion, were Sept. 6, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Lowery was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a son, Paul Lowery of Marion; a daughter, Mary Ann Cox of Harrisburg, Ill.; a brother, George Griffith of Romulus, Mich.; a brother-in-law, James H. Lowery of Bellview, N.E.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tolu Community Center, Tolu KY 42084; or to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Ramage
SALEM, Ky. ­ Eva Lee Ramage, 76, died Sept. 3, 2005 at Fannie Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia, Ill.
Surviving are two daughters, Billie Lee Montgomery of Paducah and Mona L. Kirk of Marion; a son, James Vernon Guess of Wall Township, N.J.; two sisters, Pearl George of Salem and Nell Linzy of Sullivan; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services were Sept. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Union Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to The Dream Factory in Paducah.

Kemper
KUTTAWA, Ky. ­ Betty Kemper, 68, died Sept. 4, 2005 at Critenden Hospital. She was a former employee of Shawnee Plastics in Kuttawa and a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth Kemper of Kuttawa; a sister, Faye Stinnett of Dycusburg; two brothers, Goble Joyce of Marion and Art Joyce of Kuttawa; two grandsons, Chad Kemper of Wahpeton, N.D., and Tyler Kemper of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Kemper; a son, David "Sonny" Kemper; two sisters, Margaret Linzy and Jerline Boyd; two brothers, Randy Joyce and Owen Joyce; and her parents, Lelan Joyce and Stella Peek Joyce.
Services were at 2 p.m., Sept. 7 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Terry Davis and Rev. Darrin Miller officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Belt
Ruby Belt, 76, of Marion, died Sept. 6, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was a member of Hurricane Church.
Surviving are two sons; William Charles Rice of Greenville, S.C., and Robert Rice of Marion; a step son, Phillip Belt of Marion; two step daughters, Dorothea Hodge and Anna Rae Porter, both of Marion; a brother, J.E. Jones of Marion; and one sister, Nadine Chandler of Chester, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Rice; her second husband, Miles Lee Belt; a step son, Roy Belt; and a daughter, Peggy Irene Rice.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Sept. 10, at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Winters and Rev. Jimmy "Bub" Porter officiating. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery.

Byford
Virginia Lee Byford, 86, of Marion, died Aug. 27, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was the former owner of Byford Department Store in Marion
Survivors include a daughter, Kay Shewcraft of Marion; a brother, Elbert Vaughn of Paducah; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Byford, and a sister; Grethel Vaughn.
Services were Aug. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Bro. Shelby Shewcraft officiated, with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Cline
Alberta Louise Cline, 85, of Marion, died Aug. 26, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Cline of Slaughters and Gary Cline of Atlanta; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Aug. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Cortis Hill officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Harris
LOLA, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Mary Sue Harris, 74, were Aug. 30, 2005 at New Union General Baptist Church. Rev. David Davis and Rev. Roger Holloman officiated. Burial was in New Union (Ditney) Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Harris died Aug. 27 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of New Union (Ditney) General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, William Harold Harris; a daughter, Vonda Sue Todd of Lola; three sons, Harold Gene Harris of Lola, Carroll Wayne Harris of Smithland and David Harris of Lola; a sister, Peggy Ruth Singleton of Lola; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephew.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ruple Belt and Coy Belt; three sisters, Thelma Belt, Dorothy Belt and Pauline Bradford; and her parents, Ora and Ruth Croft Belt.

Moore
CHICAGO, Ill. ­ Robert C. Moore, 75, died Aug. 22, 2005 at St. Maragret's Mercy Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, April Simmons Moore; and numerous grandchildren.
No funeral arrangements have been made.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Margaret's Mercy Hospital.

Fox
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Jamie Fox, 24, of Salem died Aug. 29, 2005 at Baptist Hospital in Louisville. He was a 1999 graduate of Livingston Central High School and a member of Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his parents, J.W. and Dorothy Woodward Fox of Salem; and a brother, Jerry Dale Fox of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wesley and Nancy Fox and Werdie and Johnnie Lila Woodard.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Sept. 2 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum, Rev. David Fambrough and Rev. Dale Leichner officiating.
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Kehoe
ST. CHARLES, Mo. ­ Veronica Sue "Ronni" Stanczak Kehoe, 34, formerly of Marion, died Aug. 1, 2005.
Services were Aug. 5 at Baue Funeral and Memorial Center in St. Charles.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas L. Kehoe III; her parents, Danny and Edith Cronin of Marion; a sister, Mona Hutcheson of Northport, N.Y.; a grandmother, Marie Binkowski of Atlanta, Ga.; a step-mother, Donna Francis of Ohio; two stepsisters, Angie Thatcher of Ohio and Tracy Books of Indianapolis, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Stanczak, her grandfather, Ted Stanczak and her grandparents, Rollie and Edmona Tabor of Marion.
Memorial donations may be made to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 528 Mexico Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Oliver
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Betty Corley Oliver, 58, died Aug. 22, 2005 at her home. Services were Aug. 24 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Patrick Yates and Rev. Bill Lady officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Oliver was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde Oliver; a son, Jason Oliver of Princeton; three brothers, Roy Corley of Sturgis, Charles Corley of Marion and Joe Corley of Evansville; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hughes; and her parents, James and Frances "Dink" Boyd Corley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Baptist Church Building Fund, 313 Cedar Creek Rd., Princeton, KY 42445.

Davis
Jacqueline "Jackie" Davis, 73, of Marion, died Aug. 19, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are four sons, Santos Conte of Chicago, Jimmy Conte of Wisconsin, Kenneth Davis, Sr., of Marion and Harvey "Nipper" Davis of Marion; two daughters, Cindy Loveless and Alicia "Baby" Davis Thompson, both of Marion; two brothers, Eugene Adkins of California and Harold Petro of Indianapolis; two sisters, Francis Drury of Indianapolis and Alice Greenwood of Marion; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Skinner; and her parents, Clyde Eugene Adkins and Gladys Elizabeth Corley.
Services were Aug. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in St. William Cemetery. Sister Lucy Tedrick and Rev. Kenny Odom officiated.

Mitchell
BATTLE GROUND, Ind. ­ Helen Jewell Mitchell, 68, died Aug. 14, 2005 at Indianapolis University Medical Center. She resided in Burna for 65 years.
Surviving are her husband of 46 years, William H. "Billy" Mitchell; three daughters, Frances Ramage of Smithland, Jeanne Mitchell of Battle Ground and Karen Sheeks of Battle Ground, Ind.; a son, William Robert "Bill" Mitchell of Murray; and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.

May
GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. ­ Mildred Louise "Millie" May, 73, died Aug. 19, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Services were Aug. 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Don May of Gilbertsville; three sons, Rocky May of Dothan, Ala., Larry May of Evansville and Phil May of Nashville; a brother, John Simpkins of Mayfield; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Ona Sunderland Simpkins; and a brother, Don Simpkins.

Guess
Bruce Guess, 63, of Marion, died Aug. 16, 2005 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his mother, Mabel Guess of Marion; two daughters, Terri Tharp of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Tracy Watson of Dover, Tenn.; a sister, Donna Belt of Marion; a brother, Baron Guess of Marion; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Major Guess.
Services were Aug. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.

Moran
Services for Robert William Moran, 84, of Marion, were Aug. 21 at Mexico Baptist Church, where he was a member and deacon. Rev. Tim Burdon and Rev. Archie Brock officiated. He was a member of Frances Masonic Lodge No. 580 and the Young at Heart Band.
Survivors include two sisters, Pauline Brown and Martha McClure, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Moran; his parents, Ezra and Bertha Williams Moran; and a brother.

Blackburn
Iva Nell Blackburn, 74, of Marion, died Aug. 14, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are her husband, James R. Blackburn; a brother, Alton Belt of Marion; a sister, Thelma Welch of Henderson; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Aug. 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Oddfellows Cemetery in Clay. Rev. Jerry W. Simpson officiated.

Ellis
SALEM, Ky. ­ Helen C. Ellis, 80, died Aug. 13, 2005 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and worked as a registered nurse for more than 40 years.
Surviving are a son, Clarke L. Ellis, of Ada, Okla.; two brothers, J.W. Clarke of Salem and W.O. Clarke of Lockney, Texas; a grandchild; three step grandchildren; and a step great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy M. and Lillie Belle Oliver Clarke.
Services were Aug. 15 at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Boyd Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078; the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Dr., Paducah, KY 42003; or to the Kentucky Baptist Home for Children, 10801 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243.

Guess
Bruce Guess of Marion died Aug. 16. Arrangements were incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Horning
PRINCETON, Ky. ­ Hazel Horning, 83, died Aug. 13, 2005 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith.
Services were Aug. 16 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. J. Bill Jones and Bro. Billy Don Hearrin officiated. Burial was in Mexico Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, David Carter Fletcher of Princeton; a daughter, Marsha Sharon Batts of Waverly, Tenn.; a brother, Herbert Winters of Marion; three sisters, Violet Myers of Providence, Gertrude Paletti of Louisville and Edith Russell of Marion; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy B. Horning; her parents, R.W. Winters, Sr., and Pearl Byrd Winters; six brothers; a sister; a son, Doyle Clyde Fletcher; and a daughter, Janice Fletcher.

Walker
Randall Ray Walker, 85, of Marion, died Aug. 15, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Walker; a son, Daryl Walker of Powderly; a brother, Eugene Walker of Salem; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janis Highfil; a brother; and his parents, Leslie and Elva Hill Walker.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Aug. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Clarke officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Barkau
Lawrence William Barkau, Sr., 93, of Marion, died Aug. 8, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Charline Barkau of Marion; a daughter, Doris Rushing of Marion; a son, Lawrence William Barkau, Jr., of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Ada Barkau of St. Louis, Mo., and Vicle Blades of Reno, Nev.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
His parents were Louis and Dora Brinkman Barkau.
Services were Aug. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Jones
Doug Jones, 63, of Marion, died Aug. 5, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Rosiclare, Ill.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Jones; three daughters, Amy Roberts of Marion, Karen Jones of Joy and Kristine Jones of Henderson; a brother, James William Jones of Rosiclare; three sisters, Joanne Thompson of Harrisburg, Ill., Mary Ann Anderson of Cave In Rock and Terry Banks of Harrisburg; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewey and Viola Jones; and a daughter, Sandra Lynn Jones.
Services were Aug. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Freedom Cemetery. Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated.

Shewcraft
FRANCES, Ky. ­ Mary K. "Katie" Shewcraft, 82, died Aug. 4, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Traylor of Evansville; a granddaughter, Jackie Bechtel of Evansville; a grandson, Robbie Traylor of Evansville; three great-grandchildren, Tosha and Teiha Bechtel and Jeffery Traylor, all of Evansville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence James "Curly" Shewcraft.
Services were Aug. 6 at Seven Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Brandstetter
LEDBETTER, Ky. ­ Whitney LeAnn Brandstetter, 20, died Aug. 3, 2005 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a 2003 graduate of Livingston Central High School and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Smithland.
Surviving are her parents, Jay and Cindy Brandstetter of Ledbetter; a half sister, Mandy Cooper of Ballard County; paternal grandparents, Jim Brandstetter of Smithland and Jan Brandstetter of Paducah; maternal grandparents, Jerry Fondaw of Tiline and Linda Sanders of Ballard County.
A memorial service was held Aug. 7 at Second Baptist Church of Smithland with Rev. Willie Guess officiating.

Williams
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Virginia Raye Williams, 79, died Aug. 1, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughtrs, Donna Morris of Grand Rivers and Denise Blankenship of Smithland; three sisters, Faye Bradley of Salem, Ruth Chittenden of Hampton and Jeanette Terry of Paducah; two brothers, Mark Slayden of Benton and Carl Slayden of Hobart, Ind.; and two grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mackey Ray Williams; two brothers, Tom Slayden and Teddy Slayden; and her parents, Homer Ray and Mable Johnson Slayden.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Aug. 4 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Grimes and Rev. Michael Birk will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Braswell
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Graveside services for Jacquetta Braswell, 58, formerly of Dycusburg, were held July 28 at Dycusburg Cemetery. Rev. Jim Keegan officiated.
Braswell was a former assembly line inspector for Potter & Brumfield in Marion, with 37 years of service and was a member of Dycusburg Methodist Church.
She is survived by her stepfather, Ollie Patton of Dycusburg; and a brother, Jim Patton of Dycusburg.
She was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Braswell; a brother, Paul Patton; and her mother, Jackie Wilford Patton.
Lakeland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Riley
Alice Faye Riley, 51, of Marion, died July 22, 2005 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Jeff Riley of Princeton; two daughters, Dana Riley and Kayla Riley, both of Marion; six sisters, Alberta Taylor, Dottie Easley, Anna Easley, Betty Travis, Jane Patmor and Cheri Peek, all of Marion; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Jack and Lana Marie Dunning Threlkeld; and a brother.
Services were July 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Moore
BENTON, Ky. ­ Charles William "Bill" Moore, 50, formerly of Marion, died July 23, 2005 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
Survivors include a son, Billy Moore; a daughter, Melissa Moore; and a sister, Karen Ordway, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Earl and Lucille Sherer Moore; and a brother, James D. Moore.
Services were July 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum, Rev. Tony Alexander and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Hurricane Cemetery.

Tinsley
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Paula J. Tinsley, 48, died July 21, 2005 at her home.
Surviving are her husband, Jackie R. Tinsley, Sr.; a daughter, Kristy Tinsley of Morganfield; a brother, Paul Scott of Michigan; two sisters, Elizabeth Lester of Knoxville, Tenn., and Becky Scott of Michigan; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jackie R. Tinsley; her parents, Howard and Louis May Scott; a brother; and a sister.
Services were July 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. John Shirey officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Corley
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ­ Anna Mae Corley, 87, formerly of Marion, died July 18, 2005 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Lois Sheffield and Treva Corley, of Marion, Gladiola Martin of Clay and Teresa Phillips of Louisville and several grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ervin Corley; her parents, Robert Lee and Cordia Evelyn Sutton; two sisters and a brother.
Funeral services were July 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Grimes
SALEM, Ky. ­ Imo Jean Grimes, 75, died July 25, 2005 at her home. She attended Creekside General Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., July 28, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Bro. Roger Holloman and Bro. James Rundles will officiate with burial in Tyner's Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Billie J. Grimes of Townville, S.C., and Donna M. Whited of Salem; three sisters, Sue Adams of Jasper, Ind., Cena Cobb of Salem and Fannie Hayes of Henderson; three brothers, Odell Cobb of Reidland, Jim Cobb of Burna and J.T. Cobb of Elkhart, Ind.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters; a brother; her husband, Billy Grimes; and her parents, Joe and Betty Loveless Cobb.

Loftis
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. ­ Wilma Lee "Ma" Loftis, 93, died July 22 at her home. She was born in Crittenden County.
She attended Family Altar Chapel and while living in Kentucky sang alto with the gospel quartet, "Faithful Four."
She is survived by two sons, William "Carlton" Loftis of Battle Creek, and Charles "Slim" Loftis of Mansfield, Ohio; a daughter, Thelma Royer of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Guthrie C. Tharp of Morton, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Bessie Harris Tharp; four sisters; two brothers; and a son, Robert "Bob" Wayne Loftis.
Services were July 26 at Farley-Estes and Dowdle Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald A. Hoeksema officiating. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery.

St. John
LITTLETON, Colo. ­ Judy E. Belt St. John, 58, died July 18, 2005. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ill., and lived in Battle Creek most of her life, serving with many non-profit groups such as MADD and Relay for Life.
Surviving are a daughter, Jill (Justin) Willey of Sterling, Colo.; two sons, Mark (Kristen) St. John of Marshall and Matthew St. John of Littleton; two granddaughters, Abigail and Madelyn St. John; her father, Eugene Belt of Ceresco, Colo.; and a brother, Danny (Brenda) Belt of Ceresco.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Theda Belt.
Services were July 22 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Larry T. Messer officiating. Memorials may be made to Chayah House, 1544 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218-0018.

Maxfield
DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Emma Alberta Maxfield, 84, formerly of Crittenden County, will be held at 10 a.m., July 29 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Lonnie Knight will officiate with burial will be in Owen Cemetery. She died July 26 at Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include four sons, Jim Maxfield of Livingston County, Tom Maxfield of Troy, Texas, Dennis Maxfield of Tulsa, Okla., and Joe Maxfield of Kansas; three daughters, Doris Rushing of Fredonia, Myra Watson of Marion and Joyce Troutvetter of Evansville, Ind.; a sister, Helen Ramage of Murfreesboro, Tenn; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Maxfield; a son, Louis Maxfield; a daughter, Pamela Kay Maxfield; a granddaughter, Rhonda Rushing; her parents, James Albert and Effie Brasher; a brother, Tom Brasher; and a sister, Myra Fulenwider.

Byford
WHEATCROFT, Ky. ­ Marshall L. Byford, 70, died July 24, 2005 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi, Ill. He retired from Peabody Coal Company and was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Clay First Baptist Church where he was the song leader and a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of Wheatcroft Masonic Lodge No. 881, Madisonville Rizpah Shriners and Scottish Rite.
Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Deen of Norris City, Ill.; three sisters, Pam Marlowe of Fredonia, Barbara Mercer of Princeton and Mary Moody of Eddyville; three brothers, Charles Byford and Ronnie Byford, both of Columbia and Gerald Byford of Star City, Ark.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded ind death by his wife, Katie.
Services were July 27 at First Baptist Church in Clay with Rev. Paul Ware officiating. Burial was in Rocksprings Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 485, Clay, KY 42404.

Bacon
EDDYVILLE, Ky. ­ Eldress Dottie Bacon, 56, died July 25, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was pastor of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Salem. She was vice-moderator of the Eddyville District Conference until her election as moderator.
Surviving are three children, Francyenne (Steve) Maynard of Arlington, Texas, Julian (Tasha) Crawford of Crayne and Lamont (Jami) Davis of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren, Kourtnei, Jessica, Anthony and Jordan; her mother, Mary F. Crawford of Marion; a sister, Mary Nolen of McKenzie, Tenn.; two brothers, James Crawford of Salem and Jerry Crawford of Paducah; an aunt, Addie Crawford of Salem; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Jean Crawford.
Services will be at 11 a.m., July 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Millikan officiating. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery.

Dalton
MORGANTOWN, Ky. ­ Maxie Lou Dalton, 71, formerly of Marion, died July 17, 2005 at Morgantown Care and Rehab.
Surviving are three sisters, Kay Fuller of Marion, Jean Tabor of Salem and JoAnn Fox of Chandler, Ind.; two brothers, Ted Dalton and Neal Dalton of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Graydon and Effie Wheeler Dalton.
Funeral services were July 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Walker
James E. "Jimmy" Walker, 67, of Marion, died July 9, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. He was a retired gas station attendant and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Margaret Ann Walker; a son, Charles E. Walker of Fredonia; five sisters, Charlene Doughty of Calvert City, Ann LeFebvre of Slidell, La., Christine Williamson, Corene "Dolly" James and Linda Sue Brown, all of Marion; two grandsons, Nikkie Thomason of Smithland and Aaron Walker of Fredonia; a granddaughter, Shauna Walker of Narrows, Ky.; a step grandson, Jesse Whitfield of Fredonia; a step granddaughter, Ashley Winters of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Ann Nichols Walker; three brothers; and two sisters.
Funeral services were July 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery.

Drury
MORGANFIELD, Ky. ­ Funeral services for Josephine Hite Drury, 86, were held July 19, 2005 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Terry Devine officiated. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery in Waverly. She died July 17 at Morganfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Vincent Academy in 1937. She and her husband opened Drury's Candyland in 1962, which they owned and operated until their retirement.
Surviving are two daughters, Yvonne Davis of Morganfield and Margie Belt of Marion; two sons, Marlin Drury of Waverly and James Drury of Gilbertsville; a sister, Florence Henshaw of Morganfield; a brother, James Roy Lambert of Evansville; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Clinton; a son, Don Drury; her step father, Roy Lambert; and her mother, Margaret Lambert.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 201 E. Market St., Waverly, KY or Sturgis Community Rest home, 623 N. Main St., Sturgis, KY 42459.

Barton
Herman Junior Barton, 76, of Marion, died July 18, 2005 at Livingston Hospital.
Services were July 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery with Rev. John East officiating.

Wolf
John R. Wolf, Jr., 19, of Marion, died July 11, 2005 in a car accident in Lyon County. (See story, page 1A).
Wolf was a member of Life in Christ Church where he played drums and guitar in the Christian bands Monday's Voice, Final Reign and Life in Christ Praise Group.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon Winters of Marion; his father, John Wolf, Sr., of Clarksville; his stepfather, Billy Winters of Marion; his stepmother, Kim Wolf of Clarksville; four sisters, Christina Cinkovich, Nicole Quinton, Jennifer Wolf, all of Marion, and Melanie Long of Bowling Green; and his grandparents, Herman and Ioma Dortch of Shawneetown, Ill.
Services will be at 1 pm., July 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Quinton, Rev. Harold Patrick and Rev. Percy Brandon officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Workman
PADUCAH, Ky. ­ James M. Workman, 85, died July 10, 2005 at his home. He attended Concord United Methodist Church and was a rural mail carrier for 33 years and a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Joyce Workman; a stepdaughter, Brenda Jerome of Newburgh, Ind.; two sisters, Willa McDonald of Carrsville and Verna McDonald of Salem; two grandchildren; Jamie Workman of Calvert City and Felicia Holt of Mayfield; four step grandchildren, Jeff Joyce of Washington, D.C., Mark Joyce of Sacramento, Calif., McKayla Bohanna of Charleston, S.C., and Tim Jerome of Newburg; three great-grandchildren, Brandi, Ashley and Lauren Holt of Mayfield; and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, David Workman and Phillip Workman; a stepson, John P. Joyce; two brothers, Herbert Workman and Wayne Workman; and his parents, J.O. and Anna Slayden Workman.
Services were July 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Dossett and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100.

Rice
BROWNSVILLE, Texas ­ James W. Rice, 74, died July 8, 2005 a Valley Regional Medical Center. A memorial service celebrating his life was held July 12 at Darling-Mouser Funeral Home in Brownsville.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Norma "Penny" Fletcher Rice; two sons, Jerry (Shelley) Rice and Michael (Harriet) Rice; a brother, Donald (Barbara) Rice; and grandchildren, Jeffrey (Angie), Kristi (Alfredo), Jennifer (Jude), Todd (Michele) and Jeffrey (Jamie); and great-grandchildren Sophia, Jessa, Jillian and Nicholas.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to First Presbyterian Church, 435 Palm Blvd., Brownsville, TX or to the Brownsville Animal Shelter, 164 Military Highway, Brownsville, TX 78520.

Walker
James E. "Jimmy" Walker, 67, of Marion, died July 9, 2005 at Livingston Hospital. He was a retired gas station attendant and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Margaret Ann Walker; a son, Charles Walker of Fredonia; a stepson, Jesse Whitfield of Fredonia; two grandsons, Nikkie Thomason of Smithland and Aaron Walker of Fredonia; a granddaughter, Shawna Walker of Narrows, Ky.; a step granddaughter, Ashley Winters of Princeton; five sisters, Charlene Doughty of Calvert City, Ann LeFebvre of Slidell, La., Christine Williamson, Corene "Dolly" James and Linda Sue Brown, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Ann Nichols Walker; three brothers; and two sisters.
Services were July 12, 2005 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery.

Cotton
LAMASCO, Ky. ­ Dorothy Cotton, 81, died July 7, 2005 at Caldwell County Hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Lamasco Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Dixie Cotton of Princeton; a sister, Charlene Cotton of Princeton; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Angelee Witherspoon. Her parents were John Wesley and Mertie Pearl Fowler Burchett.
Services were July 9 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Ray officiating. Burial was in Gray Cemetery in Lamasco.

Shaw
Linda Kay Shaw, 54, of Marion, died July 7, 2005 at her home.
Survivors include a daughter, Nicole Shaw of Marion; two sons, Jordan Shaw and Justin Shaw of Marion; her parents, LaVerne and Wanda Chute of Versailles, Ill.; a brother, Rev. Larry Chute of Joliet, Ill.; two sisters, Sharon Chute of Elgin, Ill., and Debbie Myers of Marion.
Services were July 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Myers and Rev. Larry Chute officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Neurology Clinic at Vanderbilt Hospital, 13011 22nd Ave., Nashville, TN 37232.

Young
PRINCETON, Elvis A. Young, 70, died July 7, 2005 in a tractor accident on Farmersville Road. He was retired from the maintenance department in the Caldwell County School District. He was a member of New Haven General Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria Maxene Davis Young; two sons, Gene Young of San Diego, Calif., and Craig Young of Princeton; a daughter, Sandy Scraper of Winslow, Ind.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Young; two sisters, Olga Young and Lucille Whitford; and his parents, Allison Ellsworth and Gertrude Rich Young.
Services were July 11 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Don Adams, Rev. Greg West and Rev. Buddy Hix officiated. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Hocking
MURRAY, Ky. ­ Mary J. Hocking, 77, died July 1, 2005 at Britthaven in Benton, Ky. She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church in Murray.
Services were July 4 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Littrell officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Surviving are four daughters, Sandra Little of Symsonia, Jackie Hodge of Scottsdale, Ariz., Donna Knowlton and Rebecca Hocking, both of Marion; a son, Donald Ecie of Michigan; four sisters, Katherine Simkow, Dolly Morey, Helen West and Fatima Swain, all of Michigan; three brothers, Albert Hadus of Florida, mike Hadus and Joe Hadus, both of Michigan; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bennie Ecie; a second husband, Jack Hocking; a sister; and her parents, Siad Hadus and Neva Bush Hadus.

Hodge
Ruby B. Hodge, 89, of Marion, died July 3, 2005 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and retired from Moore Business Forms.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn G. Hodge of Clarksville; three sons, Kenneth B. Arflack of Madison, Ala., William Bruce Arflack of Fort Worth, Texas and Carl Arflack of Marion, Ark.; two stepdaughters, Greta Hodge of Owensboro, Judy Shawn of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister, Helen Nichols of Evansville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claud Arflack; her second husband, Eugene Hodge; two brothers; and two sisters. Her parents were Miles and Pearl Croft McDaniel.
Services will be at 11 a.m., July 7, at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Conger
Gladys Conger, 82, of Marion, died July 4, 2005 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She was a member of St. William Catholic Church.
Surviving are five sons, Glenn Conger, Steve Conger and Ernie Conger, all of Marion, James Conger of Marion, Ill., and Kenneth Conger of Dycusburg; five daughters, Carol Miller of Jackson, Mo., Barbara Adams of Fredonia, Brenda Asbridge of Marion, Fay Jones of Morse, La., and Harriet Hayes of Sulpher, La.; a sister, Lorena Simon of Morse, La.; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Conger. Her parents were Lastie and Artinise Simon.
Services will be at 11 a.m., July 8 at St. William Catholic Church. Larry McBride will officiate. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martin
Services for Donald E. Martin, 69, of Marion, were July 1, 2005 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. David Fambrough officiated with Burial with was in Union Baptist Cemetery.
Martin died June 28 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was of the Presbyterian faith and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Iva Nell Martin; a son, Donald N. Martin of Marion; two daughters, Vickie G. Herron of Marion and Marilyn K. Wring of Salem; a sister, Emma Gene Gilland of Marion; a niece; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and one step grandchild.
He was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ellis Martin and Imogene Armstrong Martin; an infant daughter, Debbie Ann Martin; and a brother.

Stinnett
SMITHLAND, Ky. ­ Ken Stinnett, 55, died June 27, 2005 at his home. Services were were June 29 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bennie Chandler officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Paula Stinnett; a son, Nick Smith of Smithland; two daughters, Dana Hayden of Princeton and Tina Shockley of Carrollton, Ga.; a brother, Paul Stinnett of Dycusburg; his mother, Rhea Baldwin Stinnett of Dycusburg; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Stinnett; a brother, Bobby Stinnett; and a son, Brent Stinnett.

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