December 21, 2006 Issue

Kinnis
Joe Kinnis, 57, of Dycusburg, died Dec. 12, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a retired correctional officer for the Kentucky State Penitentiary, a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Vietnam and a member of Frances Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Wanda; two sons, John Allen Kinnis of Smyrna, Tenn., and Tony Freeman Kinnis of Sunnyvale, Calif.; two brothers, Stan Kinnis of Kuttawa and Mike Kinnis of Eddyville; a sister, Betty Hooks of Eddyville; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcella Ann Grimes Kinnis; and his parents, Freeman Kinnis and Dorothy Loretta Perryman Kinnis.
Services were Dec. 15 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Roger Waters officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Watson, 100
SALEM, Ky. – Grace Watson, 100, died Dec. 13, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of New Union General Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Vivian Lucille Little of Evansville and Billie (Earl) Royal of Cincinnati; two sons, Reggie (Helen) Watson and Raymond (Mary Lou) Watson, both of Evansville; two daughters-in-law, Sylvia Watson and Joyce Watson, both of Salem; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy R. Watson; four sons, Ralph Watson, Mark Watson, Richard Watson, Ronnie Watson; a daughter, Carol Ann Watson; two brothers; and five sisters.
Services were Dec. 16 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David Davis and Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Hoffman
OWENSBORO, Ky. – Mary Elizabeth Butler Hoffman, 88, died Dec. 15, 2006 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was a homemaker and seamstress and a member of Third Baptist church where she taught Sunday school and church training.
Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Lloyd Franklin Hoffman; five sons, Donald R. (Marge) Hoffman of Philpot, Ronald Gene Hoffman of Florida, Lloyd K. “Ken” (Bonnie) Hoffman, Dennis W. (Connie) Hoffman; and Richard D. “Rick” (Gayla) Hoffman, all of Owensboro; a daughter, Linda Katherine Hoffman (Ricky) Brown of Marion; a brother, Dr. LaVerne (Shirley) Butler of Lexington; a sister, Martha Ann Butler (Martin) Wilson of Owensboro; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Francele Butler Mitchell and Cecil Butler Farley; a brother, Willis Garland Butler. Her parents were Willis Cosby Butler and Linda Mae Cosby Butler.
Services were Dec. 17 at Third Baptist Church in Owensboro. Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson. James H. Davis Funeral Home of Owensboro was in charge of arrangements.

Jarvis
PADUCAH, Ky. Donna Marie Jarvis, 46, died Dec. 13, 2006 at Lourdes Hospital. She is survived by a son, Joseph Jarvis of Paducah; and a daughter, Jordan Jarvis, also of Paducah. Services were Dec. 16, 2006 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Freedom Cemetery.

Pearson
CAVE IN ROCK, Ill. – Mary Esta McConnell Pearson, 99, died Dec. 19, 2006. She was a member of Cave In Rock United Methodist Church, a retired teacher with 28 years service in the Cave In Rock School System, a 50-year member of Cave In Rock Eastern Star, member of Illinois Retired Teachers Association, Hardin County Retired Teachers Association, Hardin County Historical Society, Golden Circle Senior Citizens of Hardin County and Ladies Auxiliary of World War II Veterans.
Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Ledbetter of Cave In Rock; a son-in-law, Clarence “Joe” Ledbetter of Cave In Rock; a granddaughter, Chris (Lowell “Butch”) Gowins of Rosiclare, Ill.; a great-granddaughter, Nancy (Tim) Turpin of Evansville; and a great-great-grandson, Taylor Turpin of Evansville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Pearson; four brothers, Ellis McConnell, Cyrus McConnell, Everett McConnell and Richard McConnell, Jr.; and a sister, Gladys McConnell. Her parents were Richard and Olive Bertie Alexander McConnell, Sr.
Services will be Dec. 22, 2006 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Shoemaker
LOLA, Ky. – Floyd G. “Dick” Shoemaker, 86, died Dec. 16, 2006 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of New Union General Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Air Force in World War II.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Dorothy R. Shoemaker; a daughter, Sharon (Denny) Holloran of Demotte, Ind.; a grandson, Jimmy Holloran of Demotte; three nieces, Lorna (Darren) Spender of Broken Arrow, Okla., Julie Shoemaker of Nevada and Jeannie Shoemaker; two nephews, David Kerwin of Springfield, Ill., and Charles Kerwin of Decatur; a sister-in-law, Karen Shoemaker of Orland Park, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Josephine Shoots Shoemaker; and two brothers, John Shoemaker and Charles Shoemaker.
Services were Dec. 19 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David Davis officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.

Henderson
Rev. Thomas Edward Henderson, 84, of Harrisonburg, Va., died Dec. 9, 2006 at Sunnyside Retirement Community.
He was a former pastor in Marion and Crayne. He served in the 49th Armored Infantry and was wounded in the Battle from the Rhur to the Rhine rivers during World War II. He attended Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Genette Buchanan; two sons, David E. Henderson of Chesire, Conn., and John F. Henderson of Harrisonburg; a daughter, Doris A. Henderson of Fort Washington, Md.; and two granddaughters.
Services were Dec. 17 at Meredith Chapel at Sunnyside Retirement Community with burial in Mt. Sinai United Methodist Church Cemetery in Harrisonburg.
Memorial contributions may be mae to Massanetta Springs, 712 Massanetta Springs Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Kyger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dixon
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Anthony “Tony” Glen Dixon, 49, died Dec. 15, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shiela Dixon; a son, Shane; a daughter, Ashley; his mother, Barbara Dixon; a brother, Jeff; a grandmother, OmaLee; and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Dixon; grandfathers Hollis Dixon and Buster Whitt; grandmother Lahoma Whitt; and an uncle.
Graveside services were Dec. 19 at Mapleview Cemetery. Kerr Brothers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Christian Church, 4128 Todds Rd., Lexington, KY 40510.

December 14, 2006 Issue

Kormann
SALEM, Ky. – Evelyn V. Kormann, 93, died Dec. 6, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by a brother, Jim Shuecraft of Salem; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kormann. Her parents were H.J. and Laura Hagan Shuecraft.
No services were held. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Wring
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – John Edward Wring, 86, died Dec. 9, 2006 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. He was born in Salem, served in the U.S. Army in World War II, was an electrician and of Methodist faith.
Services were Dec. 12, 2006 at Lamb Funeral Home in Hopkinsville with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-West.
Surviving are his wife, Linnie Brown Wring; a daughter, Linda Countzler of Louisville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Adeline Mills; and his parents, Dowell Wring and Blake Wring

Hardin
SALEM, Ky. – Services for Mary Ruth Hardin, 76, were Dec. 14, 2006 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Rittenberry and Bro. Steve Graham officiated. Burial was in Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery.
Hardin died Dec. 11 at Lourdes Hospital. She attended Maranatha Baptist Church.
Surviving are a sister, Betty Welsh of Salem; a brother, Nathan Franklin Haney of Burna; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Her parents were John C. Hardin and Maggie B. Haney.

December 7, 2006 Issue

Montalta
Raymond August Montalta, 77, of Marion and formerly of Kankakee, Ill., died Dec. 5, 2006 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are two sons, Tom Montalta of St. Anne, Ill., and Raymond Montalta, Jr., of Marion; two daughters, Lois LaPorte of Bonfield, Ill., and Cathie King of Marion; a brother, Don Montalta of Aroma Park, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lois Montalta.
Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Services will be at noon Dec. 9 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee, Ill., with burial in Aroma Park Cemetery.

Perryman
James Trice Perryman, 86, of Marion, died Dec. 3, 2006 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Ovella Perryman; a son, Larry Perryman of Merrillville, Ind.; and a granddaughter, Stephanie Perryman of Denver, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Jane Perryman; a daughter, Debbie Perryman; and three brothers. His parents were Jess and Myrtle May Wiggins Perryman.
Services were Dec. 6 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with burial in Mexico Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 11700 Commonwealth Dr., Suite 500, Louisville, KY 40299.

Workman
NEWBURGH, Ind. – Alma Lavern Croft Joyce Workman, 87, formerly of Salem, died Dec. 5, 2006 at Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. She and her husband John M. Joyce owned and operated Main Cafe in Salem and New Harmony, Ind. She attended Concord Methodist Church in Paducah.
Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Joyce Jerome of Newburgh, Ind.; a brother, Dennis Croft of Salem; a sister, Melva Shouse of Lola; two sisters-in-law, Anna May Croft of Evansville and Mary Croft of Salem; four grandchildren, McKayla Jerome Bohanna of Charleston, S.C., Timothy E. Jerome of Evansville, Jeffrey P. Joyce of Manassas, Va., and Mark D. Joyce of Placerville, Calif.; two great-granddaughters, Caroline E. Bohanna of South Carolina and Jacqueline Joyce of California; a step great-grandson, Darren Kyle of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews, including Joyce Belt of Rosiclare.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, John M. Joyce and James M. Workman; a son, Col. John P. Joyce; three brothers, Oakley Croft, James H. Croft and Herman R. Croft, Jr.; and her parents, Herman R. Croft and Nettie C. Vaughn.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Dec. 7 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church, c/o Janie Hill, 2132 S.R. 1668, Marion, KY 42064.

Armstrong
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ill. – Services for Jonathan Cody Armstrong, 22, will be held Dec. 8 at Leamington Community Church in Gallatin County, Ill., with Rev. Buddy Hubbard officiating. Burial will be in Armstrong Family Cemetery in Elizabethtown.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Dec. 7 at Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare.
Cox died Dec. 4.
Surviving are his wife, Stephanie (Patton) Armstrong; his mother, Reima Robertson of Rosiclare; his father, Tony Armstrong of Rosiclare; an expected daughter, Sophie Marie Armstrong; three sisters, Erin Mabrey of Cave In Rock and Heather Robertson and Jessica Armstrong, both of Rosiclare; his grandparents, Steve Daniel of Rosiclare, Ronald and Mary Ann Armstrong of Elizabethtown and Bill and Michelle Tennault of Creal Springs, Ill; his mother- and father-in-law, Danny and Linda Patton of Cave In Rock; a sister-in-law, Mandy Patton of Evansville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cody Armstrong Memorial Funeral Fund at Area Bank in Rosiclare.

Gass
Services for Blaine Gass, 75, of Marion, will be at 1 p.m., Dec. 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Joey Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Gass was a member of Ambassadors for Christ Church, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War and was a longtime employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Gass; four sons, Bradley Doom, Michael Shane Doom, Jaivon Doom, all of Marion, and Jerry Deatheridge of Lola; a sister, Clara J. Towery of Marion; and two grandchildren, Callie and JaCinda.

November 30, 2006 Issue

Alexander
Services for Harold Alexander, 88, of Marion, will be at 1 p.m., Nov. 30, 2006 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. A.C. Hodge, Rev. Jerry Thurman and Rev. Steve Graham will officiate with burial in Crayne Cemetery.
Alexander died Nov. 27 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M. Alexander; two sisters, Marilyn Patterson of Evansville and Evelyn Herrenbuck of Boonville, Ind.; two granddaughters, Kim (Tony) Floyd of Marion and Michelle (Kevin) Garland of Benton; two stepgrandchildren, Amanda and Ally Floyd of Marion; three great-grandchildren, Kensley Bowerman of Benton and Rece Diles and Shelby Wahl, both of Marion; a son-in-law, Norvall Smith of Grand Rivers.
Alexander was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Smith. His parents were William Patton and Esma Brown Alexander

Mayes
James G. Mayes, 60, of Marion, died Nov. 21, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are a son, Daren Mayes of LaGrange; two daughters, Karen Brady of LaGrange and Sabrina Hester of Cub Run; three brothers; one half brother; and six sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Edna Estes Mayes.
No services were held. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hardin
EDDYVILLE, Ky. – Services for Evelyn Hardin, 85, formerly of Crittenden County, were held Nov. 29, 2006 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Rev. James Oates officiated. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.
Hardin was retired from Moore Business Forms and was a member of Dycusburg Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Eugene (Peggy) Hardin of Paducah and Billy Hardin of Calvert City; a daughter, Linda (Mike) Sutton of Eddyville; a sister, Blanche Hearell of Marion; a brother, J.R. Tharp of Wanatah, Ind.; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, C.D. Hardin; and a great-grandchild, Cameron Hardin. Her parents were Alvin Tharp and Ilene Wesmoland Tharp.

November 23, 2006 Issue

Milton
Services for Eulah Olive Cook Milton, 94, of Marion, were Nov. 17, 2006 at Lola Pentecostal Church. Rev. Tim Fouts officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
She died Nov. 15 at Crittenden County Health & Rehab.
Milton once directed a 23-piece orchestra at Bethel Chapel Church where her father pastored. She and her husband Floyd ministered seven churches and were evangelists at many revivals. They retired to Dover, Tenn., but returned to Marion in their later years.
Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Floyd Milton; two daughters, Velva Belt of Granite City, Ill., and Sharon Belt of Marion; three grandchildren, Sharie Frazer of Marion, Boyce Belt of Granite City, Ill, and LaVonna Ennis of Nigeria, West Africa; eight great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Adrianne and Lee of Granite City, Jordan, Johnathan and JoHanna of Nigeria and Tucker and Regan Frazer of Marion.
Her parents were Rev. Ralph Cook and Lena Oliver Angelo.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Day
HAMPTON, Ky. – Barger O’Neal Day, 80, died Nov. 15, 2006 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of American Legion Post 217 at Burna.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Kathryn Day; a granddaughter, Chandra Ladd of Gilbertsville; two sisters, Dorothy McReynolds of Gilbertsville and Phyllis Ramage of Hampton; three great-grandchildren, Garrett Moberly and Brian Ladd, both of Murray, and Brandon Ladd of Gilbertsville; one great-great-grandson, Bryce Ladd of Gilbertsville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Dickerson; and his parents, Courtney and Ora Mars Day.
Funeral services were held Nov. 16 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Birk officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.

Johnston
SACRAMENTO, Ky. – Blanche Martin Johnston, 84, died Nov. 7, 2006 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. She was born in Crittenden County and was a seamstress for J.C. Penney for 15 years. She was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are two sons, Curtis Hardison of Greenville and Bobby Hardison of Sebree; a sister, Clarice Sandefur of Fancy Farm; a brother, Rayburn Martin of Springfield, Ill.; a stepson, Billy Gene Johnston of Greenville; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Mendal Johnston; two brothers, Robert Martin and Armond Martin; and her parents, Curtis Martin and Hattie Brown Martin.
A graveside service was held Nov. 20 at Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville was in charge of arrangements.

Easley
Mary Edna Fritts Easley, 93, of Marion, died Nov. 16, 2006 at Crittenden Health & Rehab. She was born in the Piney Fork Community of Crittenden County and graduated from Mattoon High School and Murray State University.
She spent many years teaching school in Crittenden County. Following the closing of the U.S. Steel Lafayette Mines, she moved to Gary, Ind., again teaching until she retired to Marion with her husband. She was a longtime member of Marion Cumberland Presbyterian Church and attended First Presbyterian Church in Lake Station, Ind., while living in Gary. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star in Marion and a 30-year member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty (late Charles) Henley of Bradenton, Fla.; a son-in-law, Bill Garnett of Lafayette, Ind.; four grandchildren, Billy and Mark Henley, Bobbby Garnett and Lisa Livesay; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marcella Hobgood of Henderson; a brother, R.L. Gipson of Bloomington, Ind.; two nephews, Bruce McEuen of Princeton and Randal McEuen of Hobart, Ind.; and two nieces, Loetta Riddle and Janice Coleman, both of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, R.D. Fritts and Raymond Easley; a daughter, Jetta Garnett; and three brothers. Her parents were Luther and Myrtle Gipson.
Services were Nov. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Dee Ann Thompson officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Little
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – James C. “Jim” Little, 83, died Nov. 19, 2006 at Angel River Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Crittenden County, graduated from Mattoon High School and was a member of the United Church of Christ. He retired in 1983 from the Indiana State Excise Police after 29 years of service, holding the rank of lieutenant for 22 years.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Merridy Ellerbusch Little; two daughters, Julia A. Johnson and Melinda S. Jarboe, both of Evansville; a brother, Darrel Little of Bloomington, Ind.; five grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lola M. Thomas Little and Thomas E. Little; and a sister, Earlene Benham McKim.
Services were Nov. 22 at Boone Funeral Home in Evansville with entombment in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Croft
Rosa Lee Croft, 82, of Marion, died Nov. 16, 2006 at Crittenden Health & Rehab. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Jimmy Croft of Marion; two daughters, Linda Valentine and Brenda Croft, both of Paducah; a brother, Jimmy Lemon of Marion; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Croft; and a son, David Croft. Her parents were James Gilliam and Rosa Mae Gipson Lemon.
Services were Nov. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.


November 16, 2006 Issue

Stewart
CRAYNE, Ky. – William E. “Butch” Stewart, 56, died Nov. 8, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a member of the Marion VFW Post.
Surviving are a son, Dane Ryan Stewart of Murray; a sister, Sue Parrent of Marion; a brother, Tommy Stewart of New Smyrna, Fla.; and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Hazel Stewart.
Graveside services were Nov. 11 at Baker Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Simpkins
EDDYVILLE, Ky. – William F. “Nub” Simpkins, 75, died Nov. 7, 2006 at his home. He was a member of Eddyville First Baptist Church and sang in the Goodnewsmen Quartet.
Surviving are his wife, June C. Simpkins; a sister, Fannie Belle Martin of Eddyville; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents were William Floyd Simpkins and Miriam Gracie Travis Simpkins.
Services were Nov. 11 at Eddyville First Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Purdue, Rev. Glenn Flowers and Rev. Gates Bowman officiating. Burial was in Frances Cemetery.

Hardin
LEDBETTER, Ky. – Graveside services for Emma Lou Hardin, 89, were held Nov. 14, 2006 at Loveless Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Mike Grimes officiated. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hardin died Nov. 12 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Ledbetter United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Carl Hankins and Sherman Hankins, both of Paducah; a brother, W.L. Lester of Sturgis; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Crossland Hardin; two daughters, Sue Dowdy and Doris Gilbert; two brothers; a sister; and three grandchildren. Her parents were Fulton and Anna Belle Curry Lester.

Knight
Chester L. Knight, 84, of Marion, died Nov. 12, 2006 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are a son, Michael Knight of Marion; five daughters, Charlotte Davis of Salem, Donna Knight of Lakeland, Fla., Judy Cummins and Sandy Hardin, both of Marion, and Kristi Vance of Murray; his ex-wife, Elizabeth Knight of Salem; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William S. and Anna Ruth Brackett Knight; four brothers; and four sisters.
Services were Nov. 15 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Belt
Lena Joyce Belt, 98, of Marion, died Nov. 13, 2006 at Crittenden County Health & Rehab. She was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Donald Joyce of Henderson, Glen Joyce of Marion and Jimmy Joyce of Nashville; a sister, Lucille Fisher of El Dora, Fla.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Wayne Brooks; and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Nov. 17 at Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church. Rev. Herbert Alexander will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

November 9, 2006 Issue

Hunt
Robert Shane Hunt, 32, of Marion, died Nov. 3, 2006.
He was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church and a boilermaker.
Surviving are his wife, Gina Hunt; three children, Jacob Hunt, Madison Hunt and Zach Ray, all of Marion; a sister, Kristin Belt of Marion; a half brother, Austin Whitledge of Marion; two half sisters, Nikki Whitledge of Las Vegas and Erica Whitledge of Marion, Ill.; his mother, Evonne Hunt of Marion; two grandmothers, Peachy Hunt and Ruby Phillips, both of Marion; and a niece, Raylee Belt.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Hunt; and grandfathers, Orlyn Hunt and Rev. Robert Phillips.
Services were Nov. 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Heath Martin officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Bell
Las Cruces, N.M. – Graveside services for Paul William Bell, 72, were held in Las Cruces, N.M.
Bell, a former resident of Marion, died Nov. 6, 2006.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bell; a daughter, Shirley Greer of Bowling Green; two brothers, Herbert Bell and Louis Bell, both of Marion; and two grandchildren.

Radcliffe
PADUCAH, Ky. – Ethel Radcliffe, 83, died Nov. 3, 2006 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple and Eastern Star No. 81.
She is survived by a son, Donald Radcliffe of Paducah; a daughter, Pam Allen of Paducah; three sisters, Jean Scott of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Bonnie Varner and Bill Phelps, both of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; eight grandchildren, Kim Dupree and Tonya Lemons, both of Paducah, Veronicia Scheuers of Tennessee, Charles Radcliffe of Calvert City, Crystal Hopkins of Hardin, Stevie Burkeen of Princeton, Tammy Dillworth of Texas and Sheila Coy of Salem; a nephew, Dr. Allen Tinsley; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Radcliffe; three sons, Terry Radcliffe, Eddie Radcliffe and Harold Radcliffe; and a daughter, Shelby Radcliffe.
Services were Nov. 6 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Glover officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.

Curnel
Emma Lou Curnel, 76, of Marion, died Nov. 6, 2006 at Crittenden Health & Rehab. She was a member of Glendale Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Larry (Shirley) Curnel of Marion; a daughter, Chris (Keith) Hodge of Marion; two sisters, Margaret (Jim) Robertson and Mae (Don) Hodge, both of Marion; four grandchildren, Denis (Shannon) Hodge of Marion, Natalie (Philip) Parish of Marion, Nathan (Angie) Curnel of Marion and Aymee (Jay) Herndon of Murray; five great-grandchildren, Jessi Hodge, Jake Hodge, Cali Parish, Rhett Parish and Riley Curnel, all of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Curnel; and a brother, Glenn Maynard. Her parents were Oliver Maynard and Novella Maynard Millikan.
Services were Nov. 8 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David Winders and Rev. Walzie Hosick officiating. Burial was in Deer Creek Cemetery.

November 2, 2006 Issue

Myrick
SALEM, Ky. – Graveside services for Montana Myrick, 87, were Oct. 27, 2006 at Carrsville Cemetery. Bro. David Hendon officiated.
Myrick died Oct. 24 at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab.
Surviving are a son, James L. Myrick of Joy; a sister, Edna Myrick of Rosiclare, Ill.; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fowler W. Myrick; and a daughter, Shirley Mae Myrick.

Jent
Bobby Don Jent, 66, of Marion, died Oct. 27, 2006 at his home.
He is survived by two sons, Tracy Jent and Ronnie Jent, both of Eddyville; two daughters, Renae DeFew of Eddyville and Crystal Mason of Princeton; two brothers, Ben Jent of Princeton and Darrell Jent of Marion; six grandchildren, Emily Jent, Summer Holloman, Caitie Jent, Linsey Holloman and Hunter DeFew, all of Eddyville, and Madison Mason of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnetta Jent; his parents, Robert and Roxie Bohanon Jent; a sister; and two brothers.
Services were Oct. 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Tharp
MORTON, Ill. – Guthrie C. Tharp, 86, died Oct. 22 at his home.
He was born in Tolu. He retired as a machinist from Caterpillar, Inc., after 32 years of service. He was a member of Pekin R/C Modeling Club. He was a World War II Army veteran.
Surviving are a son, Charles Tharp of Bartonville, Ill.; two daughters, Jeannette (Earl) Ramsey of Dawson Springs and Jeannie (George) Croft of Eddyville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah M. Taylor;two brothers; and three sisters. His parents were Marshall D. and Bessie M. Harris Tharp.
Services were Oct. 26 at Ludwig Mortuary with Rev. Gary Salm officiating. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery in Morton.
Memorials may be may be made to the American Cancer Society, West Central Offices, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.

October 26, 2006 Issue

Baldauf
BABSON PARK, Fla. – Robert E. Baldauf, 78, died Oct. 6, 2006 at Wedgewood in Winter Haven.
Prior to retirement, he was the president of Ceratech, Inc., of Marion, and vice president of Flamingo Tile Corporation in Lake Wales, Fla. He attended Ohio State University and was a captain in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a charter member of Lake Wales Lutheran Church, and was active in many community organizations, serving as president of the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Wales Band Association, the Lake Wales Junior High PTA and the VFW. He was a member of Lake Wales Country Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Parker; three sons, Andy Baldauf, John Baldauf and Robert M. Baldauf; two brothers, James A. Baldauf and Thomas J. Baldauf; a sister, Ruth Tyack; and three grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Deloris.
Services were Oct. 11 at at Lake Wales Lutheran Church with burial in Lake Wales Cemetery.
Donations can be made to Lake Wales Lutheran Church, 640 Scenic Hwy South, Lake Wales, FL, 33853.

Hardin
SALEM, Ky. – Mary Gwen Hardin, 77, died Oct. 22, 2006 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Roland Hardin; a son, Gareth (Dulcie) Hardin; two grandsons, Matthew Hardin of Marion and David Hardin of Chapel Hill, Tenn.; two half-sisters, Joyce Andros and Lavern Sykes, both of Merrillville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harlan Damron and John Paul Damron; and a sister, Imogene Watson. Her parents were George and Myrtle Curnel Damron.
Services were Oct. 25 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Salem Baptist Church, P.O. Box 558, Salem, KY 42078

Wheeler
Mary Emma Wheeler, 82, of Marion, died Oct. 19, 2006 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Eddie Wheeler and David Wheeler, both of Marion; five sisters, Grace Barr of Pine Bluff, Ark., Evelyn Beavers of Marion, Dot Enoch of Champaign, Ill., Charlotte Booker of Indiana and JoAnn Howard of Paducah; a brother, Bill Coleman of Marion; and three grandsons, Kevin Wheeler and Dustin Wheeler, both of Marion, and Michael Wheeler of Clarksville, Tenn.; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Wheeler; a sister; and her parents, Roy and Robbie Wigginton Coleman.
Services were Oct. 22, 2006 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078; or to the American Heart Association, 333 Guthrie St., Suite 207, Louisville, KY 40202.

McConnell
Marcia McConnell, 75, of Marion, died Oct. 19, 2006 at her home. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Judy Robertson of Marion and Jayne Ann Head of Providence; two brothers, Jim Brown of Marion and Glenn Brown of Hanson; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie McConnell; a brother; and her parents, James R. and Bertha Mae Lamb Brown, Sr.
Services were Oct. 21, 2006 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Frank McCallum officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.


Wheeler
FREDONIA, Ky. – Services for Dorothy Boone Wheeler, 84, were held Oct. 25, 2006 at Morgan’s Funeral home in Princeton. Rev. David Fambrough and Dr. Jerrell White officiated. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.
Wheeler died Oct. 23 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fredonia.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Norman Wheeler; a son, James Wheeler of Fredonia; two daughters, Patricia Walker of Nashville and Judith Yates of Bowling Green; a brother, J.E. Boone of Princeton; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Malcolm Boone; a sister, Elizabeth Bradshaw; and two granddaughters. Her parents were James Edward and Myrtie Jones Boone, Sr.


October 19, 2006 Issue

Gade
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Services for Virginia R. Gade, 82, were Oct. 12, 2006 at Hardy Valley Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethany Cemetery.
Gade died Oct. 9 at Norton Hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper for Watson Lane Elementary School and a lifetime member of the Jefferson County PTA.
She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Marie (Gerald) Kordes, Catherine (John) Hunt and Lucy (Robert) Phillips; a son, Larry (Vicki) Gade; eight grandchildren, Lisa Cooper, Julie Herrin, Jennifer Gade, Christopher Brown, Matthew Gade, Sara Morris, Amy Allen and Ashley Vinton; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred “Al” Gade.


Grace
CALVERT CITY, Ky. – Graveside services for Lois Edwards Grace, 83 were Oct. 12, 2006 at Rosebower Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Roger Rice and Rev. Edwin Waldrop officiated.
Grace died Oct. 10 at Superior Care Home-Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. She was a homemaker and member of Rosebower Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, William Harold Grace; a son, Harold Wayne Grace of Marion; a daughter, Myra Grace Paschal of Calvert City; four sisters, Mabel Phelps of Calvert City and Robbie Jones, Shirley Mathis and Yvonne Truitt, all of Paducah; two brothers, Henry Steve Edwards of Calvert City and Harry Gene Edwards of Paducah; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42003 or to Gideons Memorial Bible Program, Gideons International, P.O. Box 10, Kevil, KY 42053.

Belt
Edward “Eddie” Belt, 64, of Marion, died Oct. 13, 2006 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was a retired insulator with 36 years of service; and was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Belt; a daughter, Michelle Reddick of Marion; a son, David Belt of Paducah; a brother, Herschel Belt of Marion; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rachelle Diane Belt.
Services were Oct. 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Brantley and Rev. DeAnn Thompson officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park Ave., Marion, KY 42064 or to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, West Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Eskew
RIO LINDA, Calif. – Opal Lucille York Eskew, 83, died Oct. 11, 2006. Services were Oct. 17 at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes in Sacramento, Calif.
Surviving are two daughters, Sharon Gale Bowen of Rio Vista and Karen Sue Avara of Rio Linda; a sister, Bonnell Love of Waco, Texas; three grandsons; two great-grandsons and many cousins in Crittenden County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Keith Eskew; and a brother, Robert William York. Her parents were Robert Marvin York and Lorene James.


October 12, 2006 Issue

Wells
SULLIVAN, Ky. – Ronnie Wells, 73, died Oct. 4, 2006 at Methodist Hospital in Union County. He served in the U.S. Army, was a barber and was retired from Peabody Coal Company.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley WElls; his mother, Katie Hodge of Nashville; two daughters, Rhonda Marsh and Rosanne Wells, both of Sullivan; two sisters, Betty Meek of Nashville and Ann Clifton of Clarksville; a brother, Don Wells of Highland, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Services were Oct 8 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Noble Cobb officiating. Burial was in Sullivan Community cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice or Sullivan Baptist Church.

Williams
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – Services for Dorothy M. Williams, 91, were Oct. 7, 2006 at Myers Funeral Home. Rev. John East officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Williams died Oct. 4 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. She was a native of Crittenden County and member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, John S. Williams of Central City; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Shelby Williams; a son, Robert L. Perryman; four brothers; and a sister. Her parents were Willie and John Moore.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crittenden County Tomorrow, Inc., 408 W. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Payne
NORTONVILLE, Ky. – Services for Ruth Alize Payne, 87, were Oct. 8, 2006 at Bandy Funeral Home in Nortonville. Rev. Bobby Reno officiated. Burial was in Ridgetop Cemetery in Crofton.
Payne died Oct. 5 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. She was a member of Nortonville Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Tommy Payne of Marion; three daughtrs, Sandy Lane of Hopkinsville, Paula Payne York of San Diego, Calif., and Cathy Payne of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Katherine Wagner of Nortonville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Payne; two brothers, Willis Huston Long and James Long; a sister, Mable Johnston; and her parents, Eugene Long and Girtie Long.

Garner
ENID, Okla. – Ruby Garner, 93, died Sept. 18, 2006 at Integris Bass Health Center. Burial was in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery in Cherokee, Okla.
She is survived by a sister, Edith King, and cousins Marvin Roberts and Ada Mae Hillyard.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Byran Blew, James R. Means and Glen Garner; two sisters, Gladys Blew and Betty Bales; and a brother, Jeffery Lamb. Her parents were Thomas Edgar and Ethel Crider Lamb of the Sugar Grove/Deanwood communities.

Foster
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Ruth Jean Foster, 84, died Oct. 6, 2006 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
Foster was a true “foster mom” to many children. She has many nieces and nephews. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak.
Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Wallace Foster; a son, Neal Lee Foster of Florida; a sister, Ruby Barfield of Marion; a grandson, Neal Lee Foster Jr., of Massachusetts; a niece, Susan Barfield of Marion; and two nephews, Jimmie Bigham and Clinton Bigham of Marion; and several cousins.
Her parents were William Fidella Bigham and Alma May Jennings Bigham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters.
Services were Oct. 9 with burial in White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy, Mich.

Haney
DAYTON, Nev. – Cheryl Annette Haney, 48, died Sept. 22, 2006. Funeral servicees were Sept.28 at First Baptist Church in Carson City. She was a homemaker, and a Lyon County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteer.
Among her survivors are her parents, Russell C. and Marilyn J. Eaton of Baldwin Park, Calif.; her husband, George M. Haney of Dayton; two daughters, Alison and Rhonda Haney of Dayton; a sister, Sara Dempsay of Phelan, Calif.; a brother Russell Eaton of Marion; and five nieces and five nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Eaton.
FitzHenry’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

October 5, 2006 Issue

Guess
PADUCAH, Ky. – A graveside memorial service for Robert “Jackie” Guess, 73, was held Sept. 23, 2006 at Dooms Chapel Cemetery in Kuttawa with Dr. J. Kevin McCallon officiating. Guess died Sept. 19 at Lourdes Hospital.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired lab technician for ISP Chemicals in Calvert City and a member of First Baptist Church of Paducah. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 543 in Calvert City and the Rizpah Shrine Center of Madisonville. He was the 2003 director of the Royal Order of Jesters 171.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Skipworth Guess; a daughter, Deanna Ellenberger of Reidland; a son, David Guess of Bowling Green; three stepsons, Skip Holland of Duluth, Ga., Bill Holland of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Bob Holland of Tallahassee; a sister, Dadie Belt of Marion; a grandson; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; four step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Martin Guess; and a brother, Rudolph Allen Guess. His parents were Northern “Jack” Guess and Melba Duvall Guess.
Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Rizpah Shrine Center, P.O. Box 1105, Madisonville, KY 43431 or to Dooms Chapel Cemetery, Attn. Albert Brindley, 851 SR 1271, Kuttawa, KY 42055.

Brown
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Betty Allen Brown, 76, died Sept. 14, 2006 at her home. Services were Sept. 17 at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Roger McCurry officiating. Burial was in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.
Brown was a native of Crittenden County, a member of Severns Valley Baptist Church and retired from Bussman after 40 years employment.
Surviving are a daughter, Rita Hatfield of Elizabethtown; a brother, Leroy Shewmaker of Elizabethtown; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Gene “Jack” Brown. Her parents were Charlie A. and Hilda Manley Shewmaker.

Wixon
SALEM, Ky. – Ila Mae Wixon, 73, died Sept. 28, 2006 at Livingston Hospital. She was of Pentecostal faith.
Surviving are her first husband, James “Eulah” Stewart of Alamo, Tenn., her second husband, William “Bill” Wixon of Salem; two daughters, Juanita Rogers of Biloxi, Miss., and Brenda Dowden of Valparaiso, Tenn.; a sister, Inez Camano of Highland Home, Ala.; a brother, Robert Atchley of Marion; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Jean Stewart; a son, James Stewart; three sisters; and two brothers. Her parents were John and Beulah Atchley.
Services were Oct. 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Sprouse officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Markham
Robert Markham, 70, of Marion, died Oct. 1, 2006 at Crittenden Health Systems. He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church.
Services were Oct. 4 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Jerry Thurman and Rev. Hank Ricketson officiating. Burial was in Sullivan Community Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara Markham; two daughters, Pamela Dawn Hopkins and Robbie Ellen Reynolds, both of Marion; a son, Robert Duane Markham of Marion; a sister, Rose Collins of Sullivan; and six grandchildren.

Rushing
SALEM, Ky. – Fred Rushing, 75, died Oct. 2, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Salem First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Martha Ann Rushing; three daughters, Angela Driskill and Karen Ann Lanham, both of Salem, and Tina Renee Schell of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Doylene Thompson of Decatur, Ala.; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Fred Timothy Rushing; and his parents, Fred V. Rushing and Mamie Bullard Rushing.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Oct. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home with Danny Shuecraft officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

September 28, 2006 Issue

Wyttenbach
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Matthew Scott Wyttenbach, 48, died June 16, 2006 at his home.  He was a 1976 graduate of Crittenden County High School and a former resident of Dycusburg. 
He is survived by his mother, Sharon S. Yates, of Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, Matthew R. Wyttenbach of Clearfield, Utah; and a grandson, Abbot R. Wyttenbach, also of Clearfield.  
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Mark and Michael Wyttenbach; and his father, Robert L. Wyttenbach. 
Services  and burial were at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Evansville.

Huddleston
MADISONVILLE, Ky. – Irene Elizabeth Huddleston, 86, died Sept. 21, 2006 at Tradewater Pointe Nursing Home in Dawson Springs.
She was born in Tolu and was a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Dawson Springs where she was head usherette.
Services were Sept. 24 at Gospel Assembly Church in Dawson Springs with Rev. Harley Langley and Rev. Gene Driver officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery.
Surviving are three sons, Thomas Huddleston of Madisonville, Encil Huddleston of Dawson Springs and Ronald Huddleston of St. Charles; a sister, Ada Askew of St. Louis; a brother, Rev. Bill Tinsley of Oklahoma; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Haze Huddleston; two sisters, Hazel Fowler and Louise Wheatcroft; and two brothers, Tom Tinsley and Joe Boswell. Her parents were Joseph and Bessie Boswell.

Asher
BENTON, Ky. – Vernie Asher, 96, died Sept. 23, 2006 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a lifelong homemaker.
Surviving are her husband of 66 years, Leo Asher; two daughters, Muriel (Nelson) Hughes of Marion and Lana Long, also of Marion; three sons, Ronnie (Regina) Asher and Donnie Asher, both of Marion, and Brooks Travis of Crete, Ill.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; and a grandson. Her parents were Thomas Allen and Elva Brown Travis.
Services were Sept. 26, 2006 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Easley officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Biggs
Eddie Biggs, 84, of Marion, died Sept. 22, 2006 at Jewish Hospital of Louisville. He was a member of the American Legion.
Surviving are a son, Gary Biggs of Louisville; a daughter, Nancy Brewer of Atlanta; two brothers, Don Biggs of Davenport, Iowa and J.R. Biggs of Monticello, Ind.; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Biggs.
Services were Sept. 25, 2006 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.

Clayton
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Private graveside services for Debra Dean Clayton, 54, formerly of Princeton, were Sept. 20, 2006. Clayton died Sept. 17 at her home. Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements.
She was a jewelry designer and 1970 graduate of Caldwell County High School. She attended Western Kentucky University, where she was a member of Alpha Delt Pi Sorority, and Dallas Fashion Merchandising College in Dallas.
She is survived by her parents, Fred and Dean Clayton of Hopkinsville; a brother, Craig Clayton of Franklin, Tenn. a sister, Carol Clayton Birdsong of Brentwood, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pennyroyal Hospice, Inc., 101 W. 18th St., Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

Peek
Peninah “Nina” G. Peek, 87, of Marion, died Sept. 19, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Ella Reginia Peek, Janice Tinsley and Sandy Fitzgerald, all of Marion; two sons, Tracy Peek and Van Evans Peek, both of Marion; two brothers, Bill Farmer nd James Farmer, both of Marion; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son; two sisters; and her husband, Richard M. Peek.
Services were Sept. 22 at Boyd Funeral Home with burial in Dycusburg Cemetery.