July 2, 2009 Issue
Chittenden
Louis W. Chittenden, 59, of LaCenter, Ky., died Tuesday, June 23, 2009.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he served as church treasurer and was a member of the Worship Team and United Methodist Men. He was general manager of Ballard County Co-Op in LaCenter for 23 years.
Survivors include his wife, Janice K. Chittenden of LaCenter; two daughters, Christianne Houston and husband Scott of Oxford, Ala., and Farrah J. Wright and husband Austin of Atlanta, Ga; three sons, Brian L. Chittenden and wife, Jackie of Kevil, Ky., Kevin W. Chittenden of Hartford, Conn., and Brent R. Chittenden of Athens, Ga., and fiancé Laura Landstrom of Austin, Tex.; grandchildren, Jack S. Houston and Kaler H. Chittenden; father, Lucian Chittenden; a sister, Shirley Merritt and husband Mike; two brothers, Barry Chittenden and wife Angie and Garry Chittenden and wife Sue; and several cousins and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Melva Dean Chittenden.
Funeral services were Friday, June 26 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Eddie Bromley officiating. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery in Joy.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 330, LaCenter, KY 42056, or the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Ballard County Chapter, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.

Rushing
Edith M Rushing, 92, of South Elgin, Ill., formally of Marion, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
Survivors include her son, Richard Rushing and wife Kathy of South Elgin; a granddaughter, Lauren Rushing; and a grandson, Raymond Rushing.
Funeral services were Monday, June 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

McNeely
Elizabeth Olive McNeely, 88, of Murray, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Hodge of Murray; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia Jean Buck of Independence, Mo., and Virginia Lee Rice of Springfield, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney C. McNeely; her father, Guy Walker Olive; her mother, Lillian Heath Olive; and a sister, Mary Nelle Neff.
McNeely was the oldest member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Marion.
Funeral services were Friday, June 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crittenden County Relay For Life.

Akers
Velda M. Akers, 90, of Marion died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Bobby Brown and wife Hazel of Marion; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Akers was proceeded in death by her husband, Lawernce “Sam” H. Akers.
Graveside services were Tuesday, June 3 at Dunn Springs Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Atchison
Rev. Alben Dean Atchison, 60, of Ledbetter died Friday, June 26, 2009 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Rev. Atchison was pastor of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, an NRA member and a graduate of Bethel College’s pastor’s program.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Atchison of Ledbetter; a daughter, Angie Fugate of Ledbetter; a son, Bryan Atchison of Salem; a sister, Suzanne Bedwell of Benton; a half-brother, William Atchison of Paris, Tenn.; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, June 29 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Hopewell Cemetery.

Lawless
Robert Daniel “Popeye” Lawless, 72, of Burna, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Western Baptist Hospital.
Survivors include his daughters, Brenda Campbell of Henderson, Angelia Lawless of Bowling Green and Alicia Carter of Kevil; a son, Jamey Lawless of Ledbetter; brothers, Ben Lawless of Smithland and Jesse Lawless of Burna; and four grandchildren.
Lawless was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Joe Lawless; and his parents, William and Elsie Mae Faulkner Lawless.
Graveside services were Monday, June 29 at Good Hope Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Nation
Robert Henry Nation, 83, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. He was a native of Crittenden County, born to Elder Doss Nation and Lavada in Repton.
He attended Mattoon school 11 years and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marines. He also taught Marine Cadets for 40 years at the Texas A&M University.
Survivors include his companion Betty Wilson Boyd of Henderson; and relatives in Ava, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; and two brothers, J.T. and D.A. Nation.
Arrangements are pending in Ava, Missouri.

June 25, 2009 Issue
Winters
David R. Winters, 56, of Spotsville, Ky., died Friday, June 19, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife Marcia Winters; three sons Chris Winters of Des Moines, Iowa and Justin Winters of Henderson and Damon Winters, both of Henderson, Ky.; and two daughters, Raven and Amy, both of Henderson; three granddaughters, Izabella Meridith of Henderson, Jenna Varble of Des Moines, Iowa and Hailey Winters of Henderson; a grandson, Dathan Winters of Henderson; his mother, Anna Carzella Winters and father Herbert Winters of Marion; and three brothers, Gary Winters of Hopkinsville, Bobby Winters of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Donnie Winters of Marion.
Winters was preceded in death by a son, Jason; and his grandparents Henry and Margaret Smith.
Funeral services were Monday, June 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.

Beavers
Jerry “Roho” Beavers, 60, of Princeton, Ky., died at 1:18 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Hopkinsville, following a short illness.
A native of Crittenden County, he was born Aug. 7, 1948, the son of Hattie Bell Turley Beavers and the late Marvin Welzie Beavers.
He was a towboat engineer and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his stepdaughter, Sherry Ward Fralick of Princeton, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Satudray at Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Faughn officiating. Burial was at Rowland Cemetery. Morgan’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangments.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rowland Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 682, Princeton, Ky., 42445.

Gosser
Amy Gosser, 76, of Cave In Rock, Ill., died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her two daughters, Francis Elaine Mafield of Pittsburgh Ill., and Shelia Marie Lampert of Cave In Rock; a son, Marshall Gosser of Benton, Ky.; a brother Anual Suits of Indianapolis, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Gosser; four brothers, Orlando Suits, Joe Suits, Dale Suits and Weldon Suits; a sister, Edmona Seiner; and her mother and father, Gradie and John Suits.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 24 at Potters Church in Cave In Rock. Burial was at Central Cemetery. Rose Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Binkley
Carrie Jane Binkley, 69, of Salem died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at her residence.
She was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include two sisters, Freda Sherley of Dunkirk, Ind., and Evelyn Lee of Salem; a brother, Charles Binkley of Paducah; five nephews; and one niece.
Binkley is the daughter of the late Charles and Juanita Bridwell Binkley.
Graveside services were Monday at Salem Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

June 18, 2009 Issue
Watson
Mary Jane Watson, 67, of Marion died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Irene Rankin Circle Number 4 and Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert K. “Buddy” Watson of Marion; children, John Watson of Fort Sill, Okla., and Marianne Ramsey of Hanson, Ky.; sisters, Ramona Brasher of Marion and Shirley Winters of Murray; brothers, Jerry Henry of Eddyville and Louie Henry of Florida; three grandchildren, Jonathan Watson of Fort Sill, Okla., and Samuel and Mary Kathleen Ramsey of Hanson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Reba Kinnis Henry.
Funeral services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The World Our Parish, P.O. Box 194 Wilmore, KY 40390 or Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY.

Stone
Estelle Stone, 72, of Eddyville, Ky., died at 11:40 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Caldwell County Hospital.
Stone was a former employee for Rogers Corporation in Chandler, Ariz. and a member of Crossroads Community Church in Eddyville.
Survivors include three daughters, Kim Kline of Cadiz, Doris Osenbau of Phoenix Ariz., and Jennifer Padilla of Marion; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; one sister, Janice Hutchings of Decatur, Ill.; and one brother, George Wildermood of Westfield, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Claude “Bill” Stone; two sons, David Stone and Jim Stone; one sister, Denna Foster; one brother, Joe Wildermood; and her parents, George Wildermood Sr., and June Erickson Wildermood.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, June 20 at Crossroads Community Church in Eddyville with Pastor Bill Kline officiating.
Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.

Yates
Kenny Yates, 39, of Marion, formerly of Kuttawa, died at 10:48 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Caldwell County Hospital in Princeton.
He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one son, Jake Ryan Yates; and one brother.
Survivors include a daughter, Kaitlyn Yates; one stepson, Gary Beebe; three stepdaughters, Trissa Beebe, Breana Beebe and Kelsey Riley, all of Marion; his parents, Homer Lynn and Maybelle Downing Yates of Kuttawa; two brothers, Edward Yates of Kuttawa and Stacey Yates of Burna; four sisters, Rosell Knight and Phyllis Dycus, both of Kuttawa, Marlena Hamby of Eddyville, and Connie Lyons of Kuttawa; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Friday, June 5 at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville with the Rev. Jeremy Short and Rev. Carl Nelson officiating. Burial was at Macedonia Cemetery.

Andrews
L.J. Andrews, 66, of Paducah, died at 12:15 a.m., June 15, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was retired from New Page where he was an electrician and was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a paratrooper. Andrews was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where he served as the church treasurer. He loved to work in his flower gardens and had been an avid sky diver.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Carol Darnell Andrews; one son, Lawrence Andrews and wife Mary Jane of Paducah; his former daughter-in-law Gena Hicks and husband Scotty of West Paducah; two sisters, Mary Baugh and Dale Pugh, both of Grove Hill, Ala.; a brother-in-law Gerald and Jan Darnall of Fishers, Ind.; and three grandchildren Nathan, Kayla and Savannah Andrews, all of West Paducah.
Andrews was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Andrews; his parents, Luther and Etta V. Boyette Andrews; and a sister, Katie Clarke.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 17 at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Asberry and Garner Smith officiating. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery in Graves County. Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.

Foster
Geneva McClure Foster, 86, formerly of Burna, died at 5:57 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2009 Newburgh Healthcare Center in Newburgh, Ind.
Foster was a retired homemaker and a long-time member of Hampton North Livingston Baptist Church. She was a very active and enthusiastic member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 217 in Burna.
Survivors include her niece, Debbie Nelson of Evansville, Ind., and a great niece Donna Nelson of Evansville; great-great-niece and nephew Autumn and Logan; and sister-in-law, Ruby McClure of Elberfield, Ind. She was a cousin to the Kitchens family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, McGrew “Pete” Foster; her parents Rev. Roy McClure and Duke Wring McClure; and her brother, Lonnie McClure.
Funeral services were Monday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Jim Wring and Rev. Ken Cummins officiating. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery.

Jackson
Floyd Monroe Jackson, 73, of Burna, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church and he was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Janetta Jackson of Burna; daughter, Shelia Loveless of Burna; grandson, Derek Loveless and wife Kim of Burna; granddaughter, Deitra Loveless and husband Larry of Burna; great-grandsons, Jordan and Jaydon Loveless; great-granddaughters, Hannah and Micaela Suarez; sisters, Eulene Belt of Marion and Lucille Wayland of Golconda, Ill.; brother, James Marvin Jackson of Marion.
His parents were Monroe and Sarah Frances Stuart Jackson. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Roda Belt, Isabelle Garrett and Mary Gordey; and his brothers, Oather Jackson, Willie Lee Jackson, William Jackson and Authur Jackson.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 17 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Tim Sprouse officiating. Burial was at Loveless Chapel Cemetery.

June 11, 2009 Issue
Owen
Kenneth Lynn Owen, 44, of Marion, died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at his residence.
Owen was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He was also a member of Broken Spokes Motorcycle Club and the Carpenters Union Local 357.
Survivors include his wife, Carmen Owen of Marion; daughter, Jerritt Hovey-Brown and husband Jason Brown of Morganfield; sons, Zachery Owen and Dakota Owen, both of Marion; sister, Vickie Hodges and husband Danny of Marion; brother, Steven Owen, and wife Christi of Joy; two nieces; three nephews and a great-nephew.
Owen was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Douglas and Anna Louise Herrick Owen.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 9 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Oakley
Clara Oakley, 81, of Princeton died at 6:40 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Caldwell County Hospital.
She was retired with 29 years service as a practical nurse for Dr. Kenneth L. Barnes in Princeton. Oakley was a member of Second Baptist Church in Princeton.
Suvivors include her husband, Wes Oakley; a son, John R. Teer of Princeton; a step-son, John Oakley of Benton; a brother, Vernon “Cap” Stinnett of Crittenden County; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Sammy and Percy Stinnett; a sister, Ann Patton; and by her parents, Bill Stinnett and Macie Travis Stinnett.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 9 at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Darrell Eldridge officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery in Dycusburg.

June 4, 2009 Issue
Duvall, 102
Georgia Alice Duvall, 102, of Marion died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was a seamstress and attended Dunn Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Naomi Wright of Marion; grandchildren, Edward Wright, Melinda Wright and Philip Wright, all of Marion; and four great-grandchildren, Michael, Sallie, Zachery and Adam Wright, all of Marion.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Molten Duvall; a brother and a sister.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Asbridge
Mary Adeline Asbridge, 72, of Salem, died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Calvin Johnson Care Center in Bellville, Ill.
She was a member of Loveless Chapel Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include a sister, Thelma Martin of Marion; brother, Roni Asbridge of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Allen Asbridge, Ray Asbridge and Elmer Asbridge; and one sister, Cora Childress. Her parents were Allie and Christine Lewis Asbridge.
Funeral services were Monday, May 25 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was at Asbridge Cemetery.

Coughran
Charles Henry “Chuck” Coughran, 65, of Marion, formerly of Tumwater, Wash., died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield.
Coughran was a member of Senior Softball USA, the Softball Players Association and a Senior Olympic Gold Medalist in softball.
Survivors include his wife, Michael Coughran of Marion; daughter, Stacy Crawford and husband Donald of Salem; two grandsons, Michael Tanner Crawford and Cooper Alexander Crawford.
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Christian School, P.O. Box 527, Salem, KY 42078.

Hill
Kenny Hill, 55, of Marion, died Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Marion.
He was a drill operator for the Rogers Group Quarry and member of Crayne Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his son, Duston Hill, of Marion; brothers, Terry Hill of Marion and Reggie Hill of Phoenix, Ariz; a grandson, Braydon Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Clara Mae Porter Hill, his wife Carolyn Louise Hill, a brother, Eddie Hill; and sister, Judy Collyer.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 3 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Gary Hardesty and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Buchanan
Philip Buchanan, 68, of Dycusburg died at 3:54 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Buchanan was a retired nurse for Winchester House in Libertyville, Ill. He was a graduate of the College of Lake County (Ill.) School of Nursing. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jason Wade and Ann Buchanan of Mayfield; one daughter, Becky Buchanan of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, Chelsea Buchanan of Wisconsin and Carl Buchanan of Murray; one brother, Harold and wife Teresa Buchanan of Marion; four sisters, Dixie and husband Charlie Ray of Paducah, Darlene and husband Bill Tabor of Marion; Nancy Buchanan of Boaz and Rosalee Wallace of Crayne; and nieces and nephews, Mike, Ricky, Joe, Angie, Kim, Maryanne, Starla, Darren, Sherry, Linda, Tina, Rodney, LeeAnn and Kristi.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Wendell Buchanan; two sisters, Norma Nichols and Jeanette Sutton; and by his parents, Roy Buchanan and Lula Martin Buchanan.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30 at Dycusburg Cemetery with Rev. David Sphnix officiating.
Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.

Frailey
Becky Mae Frailey, 46, of Providence, Ky., died Sunday, May 31 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis Keith Frailey of Providence; children, Jimmy Wayne Frailey, Jesse Lee Frailey and Joseph Keith Michael Frailey, all of Providence and Daniel Frailey of Marion; a stepson, Jason Dennis Frailey of Carmi, Ill.; and 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery.

May 28, 2009 Issue
Brantley
Lillian Macy Brantley, 73 of Marion died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at her home.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Robert M. Brantley of Marion; daughters, Depeka and husband Dale Croft of Marion; Sebrena and husband David Clark of Franklin, Ky., and Shaun and husband Shane McPherson of Tompkinsville, Ky.; a son, Robert Dane and wife Renee Brantley of Princeton, Ky.; sisters, Virginia Brantley, Birdie Workman, Janet Westendorff and Janey Heidrich, all of Marion; a brother, Danny Chandler of Marion; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Maybell Jones Chandler.
A private funeral was held at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Russ Davidson officiating.
Memorials may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100 or to the American Cancer Society c/o Betty Sullenger 130 E. Mound Park Avenue, Marion, KY 42064.

Russelburg
Bobby E. Russelburg 53, of Sturgis died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his home.
Survivors include his sisters Wilma Nicholson, Debbie Russelburg, Kathie Russelburg, Connie Russelburg, Karen Pollard; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.\

Fox
Mary Ella Fox, 92, of Marion died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
Survivors include her son, J.C. and wife Edna Johnson of Crayne; a sister, Jean Moore of Picayune, Miss.; brothers, Junior Richardson of Picayune and Edgar Clay Richardson of Marion; four grandchildren, Lisa Williamson, Janie and husband Sam Patton, Tammie Fitzgerald and Sunshine Johnson, all of Marion; five great-grandchildren, Brittany Day of Sturgis, Chris Fitzgerald, Kendra Fitzgerald, Dustin Fox and Randi Williamson, all of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelvin and Rowena Smith Richardson; husband, Everett Brashear; two grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 27 at Upper Middlefork Church of Christ in Viper, Ky. Burial was at Evans-Brashear Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Sisco
Doyle Glen Sisco, 51, of Marion died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at his home.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Sulpher Springs Baptist Church.
Suvivors include three children, Jason Sisco of Fredonia, Josh Sisco of Marion and Jennifer Gross of Minneola, Texas; parents, Charles and Geneva Stone Sisco of Marion; a brother, Don Sisco of Marion; sisters, Brenda Whitt and Lisa Smiley, both of Marion; and several grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery. Military rites were given at the cemetery.

Chittenden
Greg Stephen Chittenden, 47, of Smithland died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Smithland.
Survivors include his wife, Barb Chittenden of Smithland; parents, George Lewis and Margaret Christine Driver Chittenden of Joy; daughter, Elizabeth Jo Chittenden of Golconda, Ill.; son, Greg Stephen Chittenden II of Smithland; brothers, Paul Wayne Chittenden of Burna, Robert Lewis Chittenden of Joy, Terry Chittenden of Smithland, Micky Chittenden of Burna, Tim Chittenden of Smithland and Johnny Chittenden of Carrsville; sisters, Cathy Curnel of Joy and Peggy Tinsley of Paris, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Chittenden was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Friday, May 29 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Thursday (today) at the funeral home.

May 21, 2009 Issue
Newcom
Kay Newcom, 61, of Marion died Thursday at her home in Marion.
She is survived by her husband, James Newcom of Marion; daughters, Melissa Farrand of Newburg, Ind., and Tanya Mullen of Sturgis; brother, Joe Rednour of Marion; sisters, Donna Brandon of Marion and Linda Dockemeyer of Owensboro; four grandchildren and several neices and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lelsie Vernon and Ruth Louise Cox Rednour; and one neice.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 16 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.

Paletti
Dorothy Gertrude Paletti, 85, of Louisville died Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Forum at Brookside in Louisville. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Middletown, Ky.
Surviving are her two children Ronnie B. Smithers and Jacqueline E. Powell, both of Louisville; three step-children, Marilyn Lose of Louisville, Barbara Strickland of Albany, Ga., and Paul Paletti Jr. of Louisville.
The funeral is at 2 p.m., Thursday at Pearson Chapel in Louisville. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Visitation will also be held from 11 a.m., until 1:30 p.m., Friday May 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Gaveside services are at 2 p.m., at Mexico Cemetery.

Bradford
Burnie Edwin Bradford IV, 34, of Marion, died Satuday, May 16, 2009 at his residence.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Bradford is survived by his parents, Burnie and Theresa Vrana Bradford III of Marion; sisters, Theresa Hodge of Salem and Pauline Wright of Marion; daughters, Slene Stevens of Marion and Ariel Tinsley of Salem; a nephew Payne Bradford of Marion; and nieces, Rhonda Hodge Bradford and Arieal Wright, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Bradford.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Conway
Mary H. Conway, 75, of Marion, died Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Ann Booker of Marion; sisters, Lucy Gibson of Waynesville, N.C., Hazel Browning and husband Will of Madisonville, Juanita Fraley of Salem, Freda Watson and husband Vernon of Marion; and brothers, Thomas George of Marion and James George of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Conway; granddaughter, Dina Ann Booker; brother, Charles Wayne George; and sister, Ernestine George Garrison. Her parents were Buell and Pearl Brannam George.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 20 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Bryan Browning officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

May 14, 2009 Issue
Waters
Thomas Ray “Tommy” Waters, 72, of Livingston County died May 6, 2009 at his sister’s home.
He was a member of Burna Missionary Baptist Church and worked at Kentucky Dam Village State Park for 32 years.
Survivors include his sisters, Larene Croft of Salem and Ruth Mae Rogers of Marion; a brother, Robert “Bob” Waters of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin Eugene Waters and Gary Wayne Waters. His parents were George Franklin and Beulah Lee Smith Waters.
Funeral services were Monday, May 11 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Gary Murry officiating. Burial was at Dyer Hill Cemetery.

Shuecraft
Virginia Lee Shuecraft, 86, of Villa Ridge, Mo., died Jan. 27, 2009 at Price Memorial Nursing Home in Eureka, Mo.
Memorial services were Saturday, May 9 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Tim Fouts and Rev. Danny Shuecraft officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Humphrey of Villa Ridge, Mo., and Leeta Shuecraft of Georgetown, Ind.; sons, Steve Shuecraft of Villa Ridge and Ronald Shuecraft of Pacific, Mo.; sisters, Dorothea “Boots” McChesny of Arkansas and Mona Barnes of Marion; brother, Doyle “Buddy” Simpkins of Arkansas; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Shuecraft was preceded in death by her husband, Odes “Doc” Shuecraft; one son, Michael Lloyd Shuecraft; a sister; and a brother.

Davidson
Lois Carolyn Davidson, 59, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Ray Guess of Salem; children, Dewayne Davidson and wife Beverly of Marion, Bobby Clyde Davidson and wife Rhonda of Salem, Lois Ann Davidson Vasseur and husband David of Burna and Jammie Davidson of Ledbetter; one sister, Faye Lanier of S.C.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Harlon McElhaney. Her parents were Monroe and Beulah Arvella Woodall Householder.
Funeral services were Friday, May 8 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Jeremiah Burdon and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Boyd
Rendell Boyd, 90 of Marion died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his caretakers Charles and Pat Crayne of Marion.
Preceding him in death were his wife Frances Louise Boyd and parents Garrett and Nellie Boyd.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Lowry
Clifton Lowry, 87, of Owensboro, Ky., died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Owensboro Mercy Health Systems.
He was born on July 13, 1921 in Crittenden County, the only son of Harvey Lowry and Maude McConnell Lowry.
Dr. Lowry was a practicing general surgeon in Owensboro for more than 30 years. He graduated from Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville, School of Medicine. He spent his naval years in the South Pacific during the World War II, having served aboard the USS Enterprise (CV-6) on Dec. 7, 1941 Peal Harbor Day.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Leonard Lowry; daughters, Jennifer Purdue and husband Johnny of Corydon; and Connie Sanders and husband Neil of Bellville, Ill.; son, Dr. David Lowry and wife Brenda of Owensboro; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine Alexander of Paducah and Linda Lowry of Bremerton, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Maude McConnell Lowry; a son, Ancel Clay Lowry in 1982; and a sister, Evelyn Brown in 2003.
There was no funeral or visitation services. Burial is Saturday at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County. Memorial contributions can be made to your local Humane Society or Animal Shelter. James H. Davis Funeral Home in Owensboro was in charge of arrangements.

Tabor
John Richard “Dickie” Tabor, 66, of Lexington, Ky. died Saturday, May 9, 2009.
Born Sept. 5, 1942 in Evansville, Ind., he was the son of the late John Robert and Ann Nichols Tabor.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah “Dedie” Tabor; a daughter, Kristin Moore; two sons, Jason and wife Ashley Tabor and Travis and wife Amanda Hatfield; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Donna and husband Milton Strader.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joanna Tabor.
Tabor was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving for eight years and he was a retired project manager from IBM after 40 years. An avid fisherman, he was a member of the Bass Master Association and Porter Memorial Baptist Church.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 13 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial was at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1504 College Way, Lexington, KY 40502.

York
Rev. Wallace York, 79, Princeton, died at 6:45 p.m., Sunday, May 10, 2009, at the Princeton Health and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.
A native of Henderson County, he was born Aug. 11, 1929, the son of the late Hershael Wallace and Addie Elizabeth Abbott York.
Since moving to Princeton in 2000, York served as interim minister at the Second Baptist Church, the Donaldson Baptist Church in Caldwell County, Bethany Baptist Church in Lyon County and was currently serving at the Central Baptist Church in Marion.
He was a retired Baptist minister who served as minister at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Lexington, the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, was a missionary to Brazil with Baptist Faith Missions, and served as minister of Richland Baptist Church in Owen County, Olmstead Baptist Church, Julien Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church and Twelve Ryan Baptist Church in Warren, Mich. In addition, he had served as associate minister at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington.
A graduate of the Lexington Baptist College, he was the recipient of three honorary doctorate degrees.
He served nine years as dean of the Clarksville Baptist College, Clarksville, Tenn.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Hearn York; a son, Hershael York of Frankfort; two daughters, Karen and husband Chip Hutcheson of Princeton and Cynthia K. York of Lexington; a brother, Cecil York of Lexington; two sisters, Lula Mae Pryor of Georgetown, Esther Gilpin, Lexington; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 13 at the Southside Baptist Church in Princeton with the Rev. Dr. Hershael York and the Revs. John Mark Hutcheson and Michael York and Seth York officiating. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Faith Missions, c/o George Sledd, treasurer, P.O. Box 471280, Lake Monroe, FL 32747-1280.

Whitehead
Ron “Sleepy” Whitehead, 65, of Lake of Egypt, Ill., formerly of Sturgis, died at 8:50 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2009 in Henderson.
He was a member of Lake of Egypt Christian Church, a master electrician and member of IBEW Local 1701. He was also a Kentucky Colonel.
Survivors include his mother, Kathleen Whitehead of Sturgis; three daughters, Ronda Hancock of Henderson, Michelle Stevens of Marion and RaeBeth Kanipe of Columbia, Tenn.; one sister, Cynthia Whitehead of Sturgis; one brother, David Whitehead of Sturgis; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Whitehead; brother Johnny Carl Whitehead; and sister, Anita Whitehead.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 13 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Leroy Waggner officiating. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Shelter, P.O. Box 723, Marion, IL 62959.

May 7, 2009 Issue
Crider
Marge Crider of Gilbertsville, Ky., formerly of Marion, died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was an active member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Norm Crider of Gilbertsville; two sons, Jim Crider and wife Jan of Downers Grove, Ill., and Chris Crider and wife Susan of Louisville, Ky.; her brother, Larry Kirk and wife Carolyn of Palm Harbor, Fla.; step-mother, Ethel Kirk of Gilbertsville, Ky.; and three grandchildren, Karyn, Margaux and Jacob Crider.
Crider was preceded in death by a brother, C.B. Kirk; and a sister, Wanda Kirk. She was the daughter of Freeman and Lemma Hodge Kirk.
Funeral services were Monday, May 4 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. A.C. Hodge officiating. Eastern Star services were performed Sunday. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Woodall
Everett Ray Woodall, 76, of Marion died Friday, May 1, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Crayne.
Survivors include his daughter Donna Shewcraft; two sisters, Martha Nell Byford and Clara Mae Belt; and three grandchildren, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Spurlin and Oma Woodall; two sons, Richard Woodall and Stan Woodall; and two brothers Houston Woodall and James Woodall.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Crayne Cemetery.

Harris
Sammie Jewel Harris, 65, of Salem died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the home of her daughter in Crittenden County.
She was a homemaker and member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Kara Harris-Crowell, Marion; brothers, Jim Railey of Murray and Billy Railey of Providence; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Newman and Georgia Hill Railey; and her husband, Jack B. Harris.
Funeral services were Monday, May 4 at the Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jim Keeling officiating. Burial was at Rosebud Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Memorials may be sent to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100.

Greenwell
Ruth Greenwell, 98, of Evansville, formerly of Morganfield, died at 1:29 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Angel River Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Morganfield United Methodist Church and a member of D.A.R. She was an avid bridge player and an excellent "egger," crafting and decorating eggs as well as making doll clothes.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn Frayer of Evansville; one son, Bill Greenwell of Marion; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Robert and Catherine Amelia Wilkins Hughes; her husband, Bill Wolf Greenwell; sisters, Jean Mauzy and Katie Kramer; and a half brother, Bill Hughes.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Rev. Don Davis officiating. Burial was at Saint Ann Cemetery in Morganfield.

Mitchell
George Earl Mitchell, 86, of Clay died at 7:47 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2009 at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence.
He was born Aug. 6, 1922 in Clay to Henry and Mollie Mitchell. He graduated from Clay High School where he was captain of the football and basketball teams and president of his class. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, served on the Webster County Board of Education, the Clay City Council and had been a member of Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay for over 70 years, where he was church treasurer for 25 years and taught Sunday school for over 50 years.
Mitchell worked for 23 years at O.B. Clark John Deere Implement Co., and 17 years for the postal service as a rural carrier.
Survivors include his daughter, Angie Newton of Bowling Green; his son, William E. Mitchell, who is Family Court Judge in Crittenden, Union, and Webster counties; four grandchildren, Joe Mitchell of Evansville, Mary Mitchell of Clay, Laura and Sarah Newton of Bowling Green; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathan Mitchell, both of Evansville and Brandon Mitchell of Clay.
He was preceded in death by his wife Juanita in 2007.
Funeral services were Monday, May 4 at Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay with Bro. David Harting officiating. Burial was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay.

Howard
Evalyn Ruth Howard, 89, of Salem died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher.
Survivors include two sons, Steve Howard and wife Carolyn of Salem and Stuart Howard of Salem; grandchildren, Bobby Howard and wife Anita of Salem, Stephanie Goin and husband David of Ledbetter, Stacey Howard and wife Lisa of Salem, JoShanna Phillips and husband Josh of Manitou, Ky., Jae Rodgers and husband Shannon of Calvert City, Ky., and Tammy Wallace and husband Jason of Marion; great-grandchildren, Braden Locke, Aaron Locke, Jake Wallace, Jenna Wallace, Jack Howard, Josie Howard, Taylor Howard, Nolan Phillips and Cole Phillips.
Howard was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley Howard; and a daughter, Judith Howard Tyner. She was the daughter of R.C. and Clara Carter Guess.
Funeral services were Tuesday, May 5 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. John East and Rev. Mark Combs officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

April 30, 2009 Issue
McElhaney
William Harlon McElhaney, 65, of Salem, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his two sisters, Lois Carolyn Davidson of Salem and Fay Lanier of South Carolina; four nephews; and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his father, R.C. McElhaney, and his mother and step-father, Beulah Arvella Woodall and Monroe Householder.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 25 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Chittenden
Katie Helen Chittenden Chandler, 96, of Smithland, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of McMurray Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Bennie Chandler and Dennie Chandler, both of Smithland; a daughter, Elva Vallandingham, of Smithland; one brother, George L. Chittenden of Carrsville; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Chandler; two sons, Frank Chandler and Jimmy Chandler; two sisters; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 25 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Willie Guess officiating. Burial was at McMurray Chapel Cemetery.

Andrews
Flora Andrews, 95, of Caldwell County died at 2:15 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include eight nephews, Aubrey Belt, Sylvan Belt, Charles Rushing, Wincell Towery, Lefty Towery, Edwin Towery, Hervie Towery and Tommy Chandler; 12 nieces, Lois Belt, Vivian Workman, Carol Croft, Fredia Poindexter, Claudena Travis, Effie Bell Dykstra, Dottie Sue Brockman, Mary Ruth Emge, Barbara Hicks, Peggy Howerton, Betty Lou Edwards, Linda Neely; and one sister, Ruth Belt of Marion.
Andrews was preceded in death by her husband, Lavelle Andrews; parents Gilbert and Elma Cannon Campbell; sister, Oma Rushing; and two nephews, Clifton Belt and Leroy Chandler.
Funeral services were Monday at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Mark Faughn, Rev. Richard Gardner and Randy Poindexter officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Holliday
Richard Holliday, 73, of Morganfield died Sunday, April 26, 2009 at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Holliday; and children, Richard Holliday, Jr., Brett Holliday and Todd Holliday.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Johnson
Douglas Payne Johnson, 68, of Lexington, Ky., died Friday, April 24, 2009 at his daughter's residence in Lexington.
He retired from Central Bank in commercial lending after having been with First Security Bank for 29 nine years. He was born Sept. 9, 1940 in Eubank, Ky., the son of the late Marvin M. and Marcella Payne Johnson. He was a graduate of Transylvania University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He served as a trustee of Crestwood Christian Church where he was a member for 48 years. He was a member of The Lexington Club, Pyramid Club, Lion's Club, Central Bank Advisory Board and a former member of the Homebuilder's Association.
Survivors include two sons, Douglas Scott and wife Amy Johnson and David Crissman and wife Susie Johnson; daughter, Gina Johnson and husband John Welsch, all of Lexington; a sister, Linda and husband Doug Wooley of Marion; and seven grandchildren, Elizabeth, Julia and Molly Welsch, Wiles and Sarah Johnson, Mackenzie and Will Johnson.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Crestwood Christian Church conducted by Rev. Colette Hensley. Burial was at Lexington Cemetery.

McDowell
Jean McDowell, 85, of Princeton, died at 4:10 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2009 at Princeton Health and Rehab.
She was a retired bookkeeper at Murray Drilling. She had also been a clerk at Sears and salesperson at Johnson’s Furniture & Appliance. McDowell attended Northside Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star, Princeton Chapter 315.
Survivors include one nephew, George Adams of Whiteland, Ind.; and four nieces, Carolyn Hall of Elizabethtown, Marilyn Gibson of Elizabethtown, Joanne Brunson of Germany and Gale Cherry of Princeton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Roy McDowell; her parents, Elmer and Minnie Alexander Cook; a sister, Evelyn Ward; a brother, Elwood Cook; and three nephews, Kenneth Ward, Neil “Cookie” Ward and Jim Adams.
Funeral services were Monday, April 27 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. J. Bill Jones and Rev. Dean Ray officiating. Burial was at Meeks Cemetery.

Heady
Barbara Heady, 70, of Marion died Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe Heady of Marion; children, Pam and husband Harold Grace of Marion, Billy and wife Debbie Heady of Belleville, Ill., and Kevin and wife Lisa Heady of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; sister, Geraldine Wallace of Eddyville; grandchildren, Cortne and Britne Hunt of Paducah, Ashlee Heady of O'Fallon, Ill., Brady Heady of Belleville, Ill., Eli Heady of Orlando, Fla., and Ryan Heady of Mt. Vernon, Ill.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Robert and Naomi York Fritts; and a brother, Leon Fritts.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Givens
Agnes Louise Givens, 58 of Marion died Sunday, April 26, 2009 at her residence.
She was a housewife.
Givens is survived by two sons, Scotty Nichols of Marion and Tony Nichols of Eddyville; her mother, Mary Meeks, of Marion; sisters, Patsy Locke and Faye Binkley, both of Marion; a brother, Tommy Meeks of Marion; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father Eugene Meeks and two brothers.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 29 at the Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Bill Crabtree officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

April 23, 2009 Issue
Raineri
Barbara Raineri, 68 of Marion died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Marion on April 7, 2009.
She was a housewife.
Survivors include three sons, Rodney Gerard of Oglesby, Ill.; Joe Gerard and Garry Gerard, both of Marion; a sister, Rosie Williams of Buda, Ill.; a brother, Louis Smith of Rogers, Ark.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester William and Carrie Blanche Osborn Smith.
Visitation was held Friday, April 17 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was to at the Hopeland Cemetery in Buda, Ill.

Border
Mildred Watson Border, 91, of Marion died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a homemaker and member of Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Dianne Watson Helms of Marion; grandchildren, Lisa Jepsen of Henderson, Ky., M.J., Tyler and Adam Watson, all of Marion; and great-grandchildren, Shelby and Taylor Jepsen of Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fort Watson; second husband, George Border; son, Mike Watson; mother, Eula Brantley; brother, Junior Bettis; and sister, Virginia Utley.
Funeral services were Monday, April 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Ratley
Gerald Ratley, 64, of Sturgis died at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2008 in Sturgis.
Ratley was a prominent Union County businessman and had owned and operated Ratley Trucking Company for 46 years.
Survivors include his wife Peggy J. Ratley of Sturgis; mother, Thelma Ratley of Sturgis; sister, Linda Omer of Morganfield; two sons, Jeff Ratley of Sturgis and Casey Ratley of Sturgis; three brothers, Bobby Ratley, Johnny Ratley and Tony Ratley, all of Sturgis; four granddaughters, Mallory, Callie, Dylana and Brooklynn Ratley; and one grandson, William Ratley.
He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Ratley.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Father Freddie Byrd officiating. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.

Woodring
Susie “Sudie” M. Woodring, 81, of Ledbetter died at 2:23 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church and a 63-year member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 217 in Burna.
Survivors include two sons, James A. Woodring and wife Roxie of Greenwood, Ind., Charles A. Woodring of Smithland; one daughter, Linda S. Warren of Ledbetter; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Vernon “Bud” Roberts of Evansville, Ind.; four sisters, Mayme Phillips of Ledbetter, Mary Helen Head of Burna, Rebecca “Sissy” Vertz of Chesapeake, Va., and Faye Roberts of Hampton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roy A. Woodring; two brothers; and one sister. Her parents were Jim and Myrtie Roberts of Hampton.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 22 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Charles Brantley and Rev. Chuck Ladd officiating. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery.

April 16, 2009 Issue
Hodge
Leon Hodge, 72, of Marion died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
With more than 31 years at U.S. Steel, Gary Works, Hodge retired in 1986 as a supervisor/turn foreman. He served in the U.S. Army and Reserves and received an honorable discharge in May of 1965.
Hodge was preceded in death by his wife, Pearline Hodge; parents, Hughey and Cleo Belt Hodge; sister, Iva Jean Hall; and a step-son, Samuel Story.
Survivors include his daughters, Tanya (Dewey) Ramage of Marion, Cindy Hodge-Stoye of Bellvue, Mich., and Sandra Hodge of Portage, Ind. From his marriage with Pearline, surviving are Rodney and wife Margaret Duff, Patricia Capito and David Story. Also surviving are two sisters, Neta Pine and Naoma and husband Doyle Jennings, both of Marion; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery. Military rites were given at the cemetery on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park Avenue, Marion, KY 42064.

Miller
Howard Eugene Miller, 69, of Smithland, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital.
He was a member of McMurray Chapel Methodist Church, worked at CCMA in Calvert City for 39 years and was a member of UAW Local 523.
Survivors include his wife, Rowena Miller of Smithland; children, Genevia Smith and husband Larry of Reidland, Tommy Miller and wife Glenda of Smithland; granddaughter, Casie Blair and husband Daniel of Paducah; and grandson, Robby Smith of Reidland.
Miller was the son of Howard L. and Mattie Hardin Miller.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 11 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was at McMurray Chapel Cemetery.

Booker
Dorothy B. Booker, 90, of Marion died Friday, April, 10 2009 her home.
She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Marion and the Retired School Teachers Organization. Booker was a teacher in the Caldwell and Crittenden school systems for 39 years.
Survivors include a son, James D. Booker; two daughters, Joanne Winn of Fredonia and Judy Casebier of Lancaster, Ky.; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clinton Booker and one grandchild.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April, 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was at Rowland Cemetery.

Driver
Christene Driver, 90, of Marion, died at 12:40 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
She was a retired nurse’s aide at Hilltop Nursing Home.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Harris and wife Gladys of Fredonia and Jimmy Harris and wife Connie of Marion; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and one brother, Clarence Jennings of Salem.
Driver was preceded in death by her husband Jacob Archie Driver; parents, Leslie and Ardell Campbell Jennings; one son, Charles Harris; her first husband, William Albert Harris; and two sisters.
Funeral services were Monday, April 13 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Dr. Jerrell White officiating. Burial was at Fredonia Cemetery.

Raineri
Barbara Raineri, 68, of Marion died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. She was injured in an automobile accident last week on U.S. 641.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements, which were incomplete at press time.

Hubbard
Mary Hubbard, 83, of Marion died at 2 a.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa, Ky.
She was a housewife, member of Marion Baptist Church, member of the Crittenden County Democratic Executive Committee, the Democrat Woman’s Club and the county liaison to the governor.
Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Gilkey, of Princeton, Ky.; one sister, Linda Purvis of Brandon, Miss.; grandchildren, Mandy Hooks, T.J. Gilkey and Kaitlyn Gilkey, all of Princeton, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillian Atkins Moore; and her husband, J.D. Hubbard.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 16 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Easley officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery.
Visitation was at Myers Funeral Home Wednesday evening between 4 and 8 p.m.

April 9, 2009 Issue
Hodge
Leon Hodge, 72, of Marion died Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
With more than 31 years at U.S. Steel, Gary Works, Hodge retired in 1986 as a supervisor/turn foreman. He served in the U.S. Army and Reserves and received an honorable discharge in May of 1965.
Hodge was preceded in death by his wife, Pearline Hodge; parents, Hughey and Cleo Belt Hodge; sister, Ivan Jean Hall; and a step-son, Samuel Story.
Survivors include his daughters, Tanya and husband Dewey Ramage of Marion, Cindy Hodge-Stoye of Bellvue, Mich., and Sandra Hodge of Portage, Ind. From his marriage with Pearline, surviving are Rodney and wife Margaret Duff, Patricia Capito and David Story. Also surviving are two sisters, Neta Pine and Naoma and husband Doyle Jennings; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery. Military rites were given at the cemetery on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park Avenue, Marion, KY 42064.

Arflack
William Edwin Arflack, 87, of Marion died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a retired rural mailcarrier and a member and deacon of Marion Baptist Church. Arflack was a U.S. Army Air World War II veteran. He was a member of the Bingham Lodge #256 F&AM and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Survivors include his wife, Willa Belle Arflack of Marion; a daughter, Mary Jo Delaney of Louisville; a son, Donald Arflack of Marion; brother, George E. Arflack of Lexington, Ky., and sisters, Virgie Reisinger of Lexington, Ky., and Grace Blair, Owensboro, Ky.; two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Deedie Brantley Arflack; a son, William Ray Arflack; three brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services were Friday, April 3 at Marion Baptist Church. Burial was at the Mapleview Cemetery.

Holloman
Jace Holloman, 52, of Columbia, S.C., died April 6, 2009 at his home.
He was formerly of Marion and served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Cecile Holmes-Holloman of Columbia; three sisters, Paulette Johnston of Hawesville, Paula Miniard and Charity Gray, both of Marion; and three brothers, Tom Holloman of Marion, Paul Holloman Jr. and Tim Holloman, both of Eddyville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Margaret Holloman; and one sister, Elanore Holloman.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Stout
Imogene C. Stout, 90, of Marion died Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Howard Stout; second husband Earl James; and parents, Earl and Katie Crider.
Survivors include her two sons, Alan C. Stout and wife Doris and Keith Stout and wife Julie, both of Marion; four grandchildren, Erica Guess, Katie and husband Kory Cunningham, Logan Stout, Jacob and wife Jody Selph; one great-grandchild, Crider Wayne Cunningham; a sister, Mary Pogue of Paducah; and two sisters-in-law, Ethel Tucker and Mary Sue Crider, both of Marion.
Stout was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary.
Funeral services were Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Wayne Garvey and Brother Kory Cunningham officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Renovation Fund 112 South College Street, Marion, KY 42064 or the Crittenden Health Systems Community Health Care Foundation P.O. Box 386, Marion, KY 42064.

Manus
Fannie Christine Manus, 82, of Burna died at 11:12 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was of Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Harold Manus and wife Vivian of Burna; two granddaughters, Rhonda Hayes and husband Tim of Salem and Cristie Manus of Princeton; two great-grandchildren, Shea Hayes and Sean Hayes, both of Salem; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. Manus; her parents, Ernest Edmond Ferrell and Junnie Bell Ferrell Mitchell; a sister, Edna Holman; and two brothers, Markey Ferrell and Ted Ferrell.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 8 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Jeremiah Burdon officiating. Burial was at Pinckneyville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Boyd Funeral Directors, PO Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

Davidson
Marcia L. Davidson, 68 of Marion died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Glen “Ace” Davidson; two sons, Barry and Chris Davidson, both of Marion. a daughter, Julie Wright of Marion; four grandchildren, Michael and Sallie Wright and Gavin and Grayson Davidson; her father, Kenneth Drennan of Marion; and two sisters, Marilyn Travis and Madeline Henderson, both of Marion.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Carlton officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorials may made to American Lung Association, 1636 Nicholasville Rd. Suite 1, Lexington, KY 40503.

Taylor
Jessie Evelyn Pope Taylor, 79, of Salem died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Salem Baptist Church and the Livingston County Historical Society. She was dietary manager for Crittenden County Convalescent Center, owned Jessie’s Book Nook and More and was an Avon representative.
Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Sanders and husband Tony of Burna; sons, Larry Barnes and wife Angie of Salem and Martin Barnes of Smithland; one brother, Charles Pope of Paducah; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Taylor was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Taylor, and one brother, L.C. Pope. Her parents were Lawrence Cleveland and Emma Jess Ramage Pope.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 8 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Terry Mitcheson officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 217, 1364 U.S. 60 East, Burna, KY 42028, or the Livingston County Historical Society, 117 State St., Smithland, KY 32081.

Whitt
Glen McCaddam “Mac” Whitt, 55, of Paris, Ky., died Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Hospice Care Center in Paris.
He was born Jan 4, 1954 in Marion, the son of Clara Lee McCaddam Whitt and the late Willis Oliver Whitt.
He was a skilled trades team member at Toyota Manufacturing, a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a member of First Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betsy Daugherty Whitt; a son, Allie Edmund Whitt of Bourbon County; a sister, Louisa Lee and husband Bill Towery of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 18 at First Christian Church with Rev. Jeff Bell officiating. Burial will be in the Paris Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Allie Whitt Education Fund, c/o Kentucky Bank or Hospice of the Bluegrass.
Hinton-Turner Funeral Home in Paris was in charge of arrangements.

April 2, 2009 Issue
Clark
Robert W. Clark, 45, of Carrsville, Ky., died Friday, March 27, 2009 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Clark of Detroit, Mich.; parents, Robert E. and Lillian Clark of Carrsville; children, Robert Clark Jr., Albert Clark, Kenneth Clark and Anna Clark, all of Detroit; and sisters, Donna Sue Przydzial of New Hudson, Mich., and Vickie Clark of Dearborn, Mich.
Clark was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Clark.
Services were Monday, March 30 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Mac Dossett officiating. Burial was at Carrsville Cemetery.

Koltveit
Rose Mary “Rosie” Koltveit, 56, of Odell, Ill., died Monday March 23, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.
She was born July 7, 1952 in Fairbury, Ill., to Rudolf M. Koltveit and Mary Wilson.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Wilson; son, Matthew C. Meyers of Chatsworth, Ill.; two brothers, Kenneth C. Koltveit and wife Janet of Odell, Ill., and William A. Koltveit and wife Becky of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Joan and husband Jim Johnson of Fredonia and Patricia and husband Marshall Taggart of Hazel Dell, Ill.; nieces and nephews, Teresa and husband Mike Sauvage of Smithland, Cindy and husband Phillip Neal of Benton, Debbie J. and husband Tommy Seay of Calvert City and Shari and husband Mark Stiles of Grand Rivers; and several other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Rudolf and a sister, Sharon E. Meyers.
Duffy Funeral Home in Pontiac, Ind., was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Camp Humiston Cemetery in rural Odell, Ill.

March 26, 2009 Issue
Shewcraft
L. Keith Shewcraft, 71, of Marion died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
He was a member of Fredonia First Baptist Church and a member of the National Trail Ride Association.
Surviving are his wife, Kay Shewcraft of Marion; son, Shelby Keith Shewcraft of Marion; daughters, Maria Lee Belt and Caryn Renee Steele both of Marion; brother, Carlton Shewcraft of Marion, Ill.; sisters, Betty Hodges of Marion, and Edna Macon, Dorothy Young, Nell Martin and Carolyn DeSpain, all of Owensboro, Ky., seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Shewcraft was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Oda Lee Patton Shewcraft.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.

Woodall
Wilbur "Woody" Arthur Woodall, 83, of Evansville, Ind., died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at VNA Charlier Hospice Center.
He retired as director of finance for the United States Postal Service in Evansville, Ind. Woodall was a graduate of Marion High School and the University of Evansville. He served in the United States Army as a platoon sergeant during World War II and in the European campaigns where he received many decorations including two Purple Hearts, three Bronze Stars and a Presidential Unit Citation.
He was a 33rd Degree Mason, a 50-year active member of Lessing Lodge #464, where he was past master, High Twelve #240, Scottish Rite and the Hadi Temple. He was also a member of Fairlawn United Methodist Church and was head usher and lay leader for many years. He was named Kentucky Colonel and Duke of Paducah.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Woodall and his wife Debbie of Downers Grove, Ill., Stephen G. Woodall and wife Darla of Evansville, Ind., a daughter-in-law, Rosalie Woodall of Evansville; sisters, Hilda Mae Alexander and her husband Charles of Crittenden County, Louise Ball of Evansville, Lois Miller of Henderson, Ky.; grandchildren, Julie Underwood and her husband Carl, Sarah Woodall, and Jessica Woodall all of Evansville, Lance Cpl. Andrew Woodall and his wife Cpl. Ashley Woodall of Jacksonville, N.C., great-grandchildren, Dean Underwood, Camryn Woodall; and many nieces and nephews.
Woodall was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Woodall in 2008; and son, Larry Woodall in 2007.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 21 at Browning Funeral Home in Evansville with Rev. Pat Jackson officiating. Burial was at Park Lawn Cemetery in Evansville where the Retired Veterans Memorial Club conducted military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Charlier Hospice P.O. Box 3487 Evansville, IN 47734 or Indiana Masonic Home 690 S. State St. Franklin, IN 46131.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

Manchette
Imogene D. (Hardesty) Higginson Frohbieter Manchette, 83, of Evansville, Ind., died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at Columbia Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on May 14, 1925, in Elizabethtown, Ill., but grew up in Marion where she graduated from Marion High School.
Early in her life she went to Evansville, Ind., to work at Servel Corp., during World War II. There she met and married Harley H. Higginson, Jr., a co-worker. She later worked at the Baby Shop Downtown, Dale Sales, Marshall Glove, Springfield Wife and finally Keller Crescent Corp.
Manchette was preceded in death by all of her siblings, her grandparents, Arthur and Ellen Nation Belt; her parents, Joseph H. and Pearl Belt Hardesty; and a son, N. Glenn Higginson. She was the last surviving sibling of a 16-member family.
Survivors include her sons, Don and wife Vicki Higginson and R. Harley and wife Jane Higginson; a daughter-in-law, Linda Higginson; six grandchildren, Dara, Kelly, Erinn, Yvette, Derick, and Cale Higginson; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, March 20 at Alexander North Chapel in Evansville with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.

McDonald
Infant Maryann Renee McDonald died March 4, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
Survivors include her parents, Misty Ladd and Mark McDonald, both of Tiline; one sister, Victoria Ladd of Tiline; and a brother, Chris Ladd.
Graveside services are at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 26 at Leeper Cemetery. No visitation is scheduled.
Boyd Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Graves
Ardath M. (Millikan) Graves, 78 of Noblesville, Ind., died Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born July 28, 1930 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Phillip and Anna Mae (Kimsey) Millikan.
She worked for Riverview Hospital as a registered nurse. Graves was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Radiant Chapter 200 in Noblesville.
Survivors include her husband, Millard Marshall Graves of Noblesville, Ind.; a sister, Norma Pittman of Leitchfield, Ky.; three nieces; and one nephew.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 24 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville, Ind., with Rev. Jeff Buck officiating.

Kirchgessner
Joseph J. Kirchgessner, 50, of Russiaville, Ind., died at 12:34 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2009 at Howard Regional Health Systems in Kokomo, Ind.
He was born July 20, 1958 in Gary, Ind., to Albert and Mary June (Patton) Kirchgessner. He graduated from Crittenden County High School in 1976 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976-80 in the Security Police Squadron 51. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Kirchgessner was the co-manager of Hobby Lobby for the past two years and had previously worked at Sterks Grocery in Illinois.
Survivors include his father, Albert Kirchgessner and wife Lisa of Burns Harbor, Ind.; his wife Kristina Kirchgessner of Russiaville; children, Joseph J. Kirchgessner of Columbia, S.C., and Sarah A. Kirchgessner and Corey J. Kirchgessner, both of Russiaville; a sister, Darci Metcalf and her friend Scott Hamby of Marion; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Debbie and Ron Wons of Hortonville, Wisc., Danette and Louie Godinez of Elk Grove, Calif., and Donald Swanson of Hammond, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his son, Justin C. Kirchgessner; father-in-law, Donald Swanson; mother-in-law, Annette Swanson; and brother-in-law, Jerry Swanson.
Funeral services were held March 25 at Stout & Son Funeral Home Russiaville Chapel with Chris Tjapkes officiating. Military rites followed the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

March 19, 2009 Issue
Hill
Charles Edward Hill, 65, of Marion died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a security shift commander at the Job Corps in Morganfield.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Donald Hill of Marion; six children, Spencer of Paducah, Jacqueline of Marion, Derrick of Marion, Stephon and wife Heather of Marion, David and wife Nekesha of Lexington and Angela and husband T.J. of Marion; brothers and sisters, Bob and wife Janice of Marion, Bill and wife Tanya of Marion, Betty of Paducah, Mary and husband Roy of Henderson, Carolyn and husband Richard of Lexington and Tony of Marion; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Hill was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Pauletta Byrd Hill; brothers, Eugene, Rudelle and Jimmy; and sister, Paula.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Lewis Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m., until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Travis
Nancy Sue Kemper Travis, 62, of Marion died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis Travis of Marion; a son, Jonathan Kemper James and wife Michelle of Midland, Mich.; brother, James Harold Kemper of Marion; and a granddaughter, Katie Beth James of Midland, Mich.
Travis was preceded in death by her parents, James Elvin and Marion Elizabeth “Betty” Fuller Kemper; paternal grandparents, Herbert Harold and Mary Lee Alma Mahan Kemper; and maternal grandparents, Grover Cleveland and Hattie Cleveland Barrett Fuller.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 14, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was at the Kemper family cemetery.

Warsow
Girline DeBoe Warsow, 68, of River View, Mich., formerly of Marion, died Friday, March 13, 2009 at South Shore Hospital in Tinton, Mich.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Warsow; a daughter, Girline Watson; two sons, Terrance Paul Robinson and Teddy Robinson; and three grandsons, all of Michigan; three sisters, Pauline Lee of Eddyville, and Sue Williams and Carrie McClure of Marion; four brothers, Larry DeBoe, Paul DeBoe Jr., and wife Brenda, Donald DeBoe and wife Dean, and Robert DeBoe and wife Linda, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Sadie DeBoe; a son, Tracy Robinson; a twin sister, Jerline Walker; and two brothers, Kenneth and John Ed DeBoe.
Burial was in Andrean, Mich.

McKinney
Lt. Col. George Edward McKinney (ret.), 74, of Marion, died Friday, March 13, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
McKinney was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church and was active in the jail ministry. He was a retired lieutenant colonel with over 35 years of active and reserve duty in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Croft McKinney of Marion; children, Marilyn Hearnsberger and husband Col. Brian Hearnsberger, U.S. Marines, of Oceanside, Calif., and Melissa and husband Tom Howell of Louisville; brother, Gerl McKinney of Hawesville, Ky.; a sister, Connie Williams of San Francisco, Calif.; and grandchildren, Matthew Howell, Andrew Howell and Grace Howell.
McKinney was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Florence Furr McKinney.
Funeral services were Monday, March 16 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Marty Brown officiating. Burial was at Love Cemetery.

May
Evelyn Elizabeth May, 98, of Marion died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 12 days short of her 99th birthday. May was a member of Old Salem Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Donald May of Gilbertsville and Billy Joe May of Marion; five grandchildren, Patricia Jo Waddell, Donna Jo Johnson, Robert S. May, Larry D. May and Phillip May; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lee May; an infant daughter, Mary Ella May; a brother, Joe B. Farris; a half brother, Eugene Farris; and a great-grandson, Dylan May.
Her parents were John A. Farris and Mary Ella Davis Farris.
Funeral services were Sunday, March 8 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was at Old Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Old Salem Church, 1049 U.S. 60 West, Smithland, KY 42081, or Old Salem Cemetery, 717 Old Salem Church Rd., Salem, KY 42078.

Belt
Thomas Harold Belt, 84, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Marion died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at his home.
He was retired from Chrysler in St. Louis after 41 years. He was a member of of United Auto Workers Local 136, member of Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256 and attended First Baptist Church of Lemay.
Survivors include his wife of almost 64 years, Edwina Phillips Belt of St. Louis; daughters, Carol D. Belt of St. Peters, Mo., and Marilyn B. Smith of St. Louis; granddaughter, Jennifer S. and husband Will Weltman of Chicago, Ill.; sister, Frankie F. Cook of Marion; brother, Robert Bruce and wife Sue Belt of Marion; and nieces and nephews.
Belt was preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. and Myrtle Thomas Belt.
Funeral services are Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Love Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 3-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research or Love Cemetery, c/o Farmers Bank and Trust, 201 S. Main St., Marion, KY 42064.

Guess
Helen Guess, 79, of Princeton, Ky., died at 3:09 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2009 at her residence.
She was a retired business owner of Guess Trucking Cont., and a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton.
Survivors include one son, Dr. C.W. and wife Stephanie Guess of Union City, Tenn.; one daughter, Serieta and husband Johnny Jaggers of Caldwell County; five grandchildren, J.J. Griggs, Bryan Jaggers, Greg Guess, Eric Guess and Kate Guess; and seven great grandchildren, Libby Griggs, Abby Griggs, Maggy Griggs, Brittney Dearing, Joby Jaggers, Jacey Jaggers and Jenna Jaggers.
She was preceded in death by one son, Donnie Guess; one brother, Harold Stone; and one sister, Clara Howerton.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Jim Stahr officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Memorials may be made to the Caldwell County Free Clinic, P.O. box 832, Princeton, KY 42445 or Boy Scout Troop #87, 305 W. Main St., Princeton, KY 42445.

Chapman
Dr. W. Leslie Chapman, 82 of Henderson died at 12:45 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2009, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro.
He was a retired United Methodist minister and past superintendent of Henderson District United Methodist Church. One of his first assignments as a young pastor was in Tolu, where Chapman developed lifelong friendships with church members and their families.
He served 12 pastorates in the Kentucky Conference, during his career. He was a graduate of Asbury College and Vanderbilt School of Divinity and held an honorary doctorate degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College.
Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn White and her husband John, of Falmouth, Ky.; one son, Dr. Scott Chapman and his wife, Mary Anne of Henderson; one brother, Ron Chapman of Henderson; five grandchildren; and one niece and one nephew.
Funeral services were Monday at First United Methodist Church in Henderson with Rev. Gary Chapman, his nephew, officiating. Burial was at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson.

March 12, 2009 Issue
Rose
John A. Rose, 69, of Marion died Monday, March 9, 2009 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a hospital equipment service technician, a member and deacon of Marion Baptist Church.
Rose was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rose of Marion; daughters, Deborah Croft, Jennifer Martin and Laura Koon, all of Marion; brother, Ronald Rose of O’Fallon, Ill.; sister, Maryann Matteo of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Eugene and Gladys May Joiner Rose.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at Marion Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Visitation was between 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion.

Faulkner
Gladys B. Faulkner, 82, of Salem, died Friday, March 6, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Kay and husband Dale Story of Benton and Beverly and husband Stan Wallace of Salem; one son, Dr. Baird and wife Janie Faulkner of Old Hickory, Tenn.; two step-sons, Fred and wife Martha Faulkner of Bowling Green and John and wife Judy Faulkner of The Woodlands, Texas; four granddaughters, Valerie and husband Chad Helm of Calvert City, Brigette and husband Brent Thompson of Benton, Lane and husband Dan Rosencrans of Springhill, Tenn., and Mary Faulkner of Old Hickory, Tenn.; two grandsons, Casey and wife Allison O’Nan of Ledbetter and Ross and wife Kelly Todd of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four step-granddaughters: Joy and husband Phil Gerk of Mechanicsville, Va., Elaine and husband Brent Mason of Bowling Green, Ky., and Betsy Faulkner and Sarah Faulkner, of The Woodlands, Texas; three great-granddaughters, three great-grandsons; four step-great-granddaughters; two step-great-grandsons; and one brother, Billy Wayne Baird of Mexico, Ky.,
Faulkner was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Roscoe Faulkner; a sister, Hilda Woodall; and a brother, Henry Baird. Her parents were Virgil and Effie Bingham Baird.
Funeral services were Sunday, March 8 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Jr. Deason and Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, 131 Hospital Drive, Salem, KY 42078, or Salem Methodist Church, 128 West Lion Drive, Salem, KY 42078.

Gass
Brenda Lee Gass, 51, of Marion died Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Fredonia First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Renae Humphrey of Princeton; a granddaughter, Lee Anne Humphrey of Princeton; her father and step-mother, James and Wilma Gass of Clay; sisters, Tina Gibson of Marion and Janet Cain of Columbia, Tenn.; step-sisters, Terri Crowell of Nebo and Vicky Clark of Clay; brothers, Wayne Gass of Sturgis, Bobby Gass of Philpot, Ky., Jimmy Dale Gass of Blackford and Joey Waryck of Chicago, Ill.; and a step-brother, Melvin Clark of St. Charles, Ky.
Gass was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Oldaugh; and her mother, Thelma Meeks Waryck.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at McMican Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2207 E. Morgan Ave., Suite H, Evansville, IN 47711.

McDonald
Mary Ann Renee McDonald, infant daughter of Misty Ladd and Mark McDonald, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Boyd Funeral Directors at this time.

March 5, 2009 Issue
Cobb
Carl Odell Cobb, 81, of Paducah died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 at his residence.
He was an active member and trustee of Pinckneyville Baptist Church where he was proud to be the Sunday morning greeter.
Cobb was yard superintendent for 33 years at CC Metals and Alloys of Calvert City. He was a hunter and lifetime active and honorary member of Calvert City Gun Club where he held various championship shooting titles. He was also a Kentucky Colonel and served in the U.S. Navy as a drill sergeant.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Virginia Cobb of Paducah; three children, Benny Cobb of Reidland, Sandra Cobb of Reidland, and Connie and husband Ronnie Kitchens of Salem; three grandchildren, Rudy Cobb of Salem, Tara McCleane of Hernando, Miss., and Ryan Kitchens of Salem; three great-grandchildren, Bryan Cobb of Salem, and Samuel McCleane and Sawyer McCleane, both of Hernando; one brother, Jimmy Deon Cobb of Burna; two sisters, Sue Adams of Jasper, Ind., and Cena Cobb of Salem; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 3 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with former pastors and friends Bro. Leslie Joyce, Bro. Roger Rice and Bro. Joel Frizzell officiating. Burial was at Leonard Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Pinckneyville Baptist Church, 1009 Pinckneyville Rd., Salem, KY 42078.

Corlew
Doris June (Fleming) Corlew, 72, of Marion died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 while in Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert “Bud” Corlew.

Walker
Beverly Yvonne Walker, 57, of Smithland, died March 1, 2009, at Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City.
She was a member of the World Wide Church of God.
Ms. Walker is survived by two daughters, Tammy Walker of Hardin, Ky., and Christy Davidson of Cumberland City, Tenn.; two sisters, Gail Hall of Smithland and Linda Vineyard of Paducah; two brothers, Darrell Riley of Grand Rivers and Gerald Riley of Jackson, Tenn.; eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Glynn and Jessie Louise Cox Riley, and one brother, Roger Riley.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Harold Rittenberry, Bro. Joe Blagg and Tim Hopwood officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Fulks
Genetta Fay Fulks, 89, of Marion died Monday, March 2, 2009 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a retired sales clerk.
Fulks is survived by her daughters, Ginger Phillips of Marion, Glenda Leet of Providence and Theresa Miller of Sarasota, Fla.; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Danny Timmons of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, R.T. and Sylvia Barnett Higgins; her husband, Ira Jackson Fulks; and one sister.
Graveside services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 5 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Jack Dodson officiating. There is no visitation scheduled.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Hardesty
Franklin Chandler Hardesty, 72, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009.
Survivors include his children, James Hardesty and Kenneth Hardesty, both of Marion, Sharilyn Villanueva of Atlanta, Ga., Lorine Collins of Jackson, Tenn., and Edwin Scooter Barnes of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Hardesty was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Hardesty.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 4 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Joe Collins officiating. Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.

February 26, 2009 Issue
Stallion
Dallas Dick Stallion, 86, of Leesburg, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospice House in Leesburg.
Stallion was born April 15, 1922 in Sheridan. He retired as a hoist man for Island Creek Coal Company in Morganfield. He served as sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a life member of the Masonic Lodge of Marion and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in 1991. Stallion was a member of Southpointe Baptist Church in Leesburg.
Survivors include his wife for over 61 years, Naomi Fritts Stallion of Leesburg; daughters, Charlotte Stallion Gillott of Sarasota, Fla., Dr. Brenda Stallion-Barkley and husband Stephen of New Hope, Penn.; one son, William “Bill” Stallion and wife Diane of Grand Rivers; a sister, Dorothy Stallion Finnegan of Southbury, Conn.; two grandchildren, Kristal Stallion Noles and Sabrina Stallion Hanson; and three great-grandchildren, Daphne, Amella and Phoebe.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harvey Stallion and Betty Agnes Clark Stallion; seven brothers; and five sisters.
Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Ron Cook of Leesburg officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.

Hunt
Elder William E. Hunt, 96, of Crittenden County died at 1:30 p.m., Friday Feb. 13, 2009 at his daughter’s home in Marion.
He was born Nov. 14, 1912 in Marion, the son of the late Harvey and Carrie Hunt of Marion. He was a long time member of Pleasant Hill Regular Baptist Church outside Marion where he served faithfully as pastor for 45 years. He was a 53-year member of the Bigham Lodge #256 F&AM where he served as chaplain for many years and was a member of the York Rite Bodies in Princeton. He was the past co-owner of Hunt Brothers Feed Store for 30 years and past member and chairman of both the Crittenden County Hospital Board and its Building Commission. He had been a long-time member of the Crittenden County Hospital Board and its building commission. Hunt was also a long-serving member of the Crittenden County Ministerial Association.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda L. Easley and son-in-law Joseph L. Easley of Marion; a son, John W. Hunt of Evansville; grandsons, Jae Easley of Lexington, S.C., Lee Easley of Knoxville, Tenn., and Chris Hunt of Lexington; granddaughter, Paige Timmons of Sumter, S.C.; great-granddaughter, Anna Easley of Pinewood, S.C.; and sisters, Lena Belt and Libby Abell of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 65 years, Virginia Lee Turley Hunt; his parents; four brothers, Maynard, John A., Tim and Shorty Hunt; and one sister, Dell Ramsey.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating, assisted by Brother Rodney Paris and Sister Lucy Tedrick. A Masonic funeral was held Monday, Feb. 16. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association.

Corley
Harold E. Corley, 86, of Shelbyville, Ky., formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.
He was the son of the late Calvin and Zella Corley of Crittenden County and moved to Shelbyville in 1969. Corley was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army spending more than half his time in the European Theater. He was a member and Deacon of Fair Haven Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Lilly Corley; a son, Donald W. Corley of Shelbyville; a daughter, Beth Corley of Nashville; a brother, Maurice G. Corley of Marion; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 19 at Hillcrest Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Rev. Charles Williams officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville.

February 19, 2009 Issue
Stalion
Vera I. Stalion, 90, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Marion, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at Myrtle Beach.
Survivors include a daughter, Vera Lois Winders of Paducah; a brother, Paul Ingram of Marion; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Stalion, and three brothers.
Stalion was the daughter of Evan and Bertha Riley Ingram.
A private family service was held Sunday, Feb. 15 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Tony Alexander and Bro. David Winders officiating. Burial was at Love Cemetery.

Belt
Ellie Mae Belt, 84, of Marion died at 5:38 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Donald and wife Dorris Martin of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Reita and husband Jerry Lovern of Morganfield; sisters, Loisteen Canada of Princeton, Betty Glenn of Dycusburg and Thelma Brown of Marion; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Belt was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Ray Martin; second husband, James Clifton Belt; daughter, Patricia Mae Martin; three brothers; and two sisters. Her parents were Bedford and Mayme Blake.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.

Stallion
Dallas “Dick” Stallion, 86, of Leesburg, Fla., died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospice in Leesburg.
Formerly of Marion, Stallion was retired from Island Coal Company.
Arrangements were incomplete at Gilbert Funeral Home at press time.

Henry
Charles Homer Henry, 67, of Marion died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
He was an automobile mechanic, was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Eagles and Masonic Lodge 192 F&AM of Westville, Ind.
Survivors include his sons, Shaun Henry of San Antonio, Texas and Timmy Henry of Plainfield, Ill.; daughters, Cindy Call of Portage, Ind.; Devon Kovacik of Hobart, Ind., and Sherry Nordengreen of Chicago, Ill.; a sister, JoAnna Stone of Marion; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Rex and Etheleen Schafer Henry, and a sister.
A memorial service was held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion.

Chaney
Joann Chaney, 76 of Dycusburg died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 in Alive Hospice Center in Nashville, Tenn.
She was retired as substitute postmaster for the Dycusburg Post Office and a former sales representative for Avon in the Crittenden County area. Chaney was a member of Dycusburg Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, James Chaney; a son, Vic Chaney of San Francisco, Calif.; three brothers, Don Green of Mayfield, Ronnie and Kerry Green, both of Dycusburg; three sisters, Ginny Brown of Eddyville, Nancy Rideout of High Ridge, Mo., Betty Guier of Cadiz; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Duke, J.C., Luther and Oscar Green; and by her parents, Tom Green and Mae Henry Green.
Funeral services were Friday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with the Rev. Jeremiah Burdon officiating. Burial was at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville.
Memorials may be made to the Dycusburg Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 4, Dycusburg, KY 42037.

Howard
Betty Mae Howard, 78, of Salem, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Crittenden Hospital.
She was retired from Burkhart Rural Health Systems.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Billy C. Howard of Salem; two sons, Michael Howard of Gilbertsville and Mark Howard of Salem; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Richardson and Jack Richardson; and her parents, William “Bill” and Fannie Wring Richardson.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 2 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Tim Fouts and Dr. Stephen Burkhart officiating. Burial was at Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery in Crittenden County.

McDonald
Verna J. McDonald, 71 of Salem died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at her residence. She was a member of Carrsville Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Ann Franklin of Marion; a son, Anthony McDonald of Marion; a sister, Willa McDonald of Carrsville; four grandchildren, a great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe McDonald; and her parents, J.O. and Anna Slayden Workman.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with pastor Chris McDonald officiating. Burial will be at Carrsville Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled for after 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the funeral home.

February 12, 2009 Issue
Winn
Kenneth M. “Mickey” Winn, 69, of Fredonia died at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital of natural causes.
He was a retired farmer and attended Flat Rock Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife Joanne Booker Winn of Fredonia; one son, Jeff Winn and wife Renae of Fredonia; two grandsons, Corey Winn and wife Shanna of Fredonia and Sean Winn and wife Sarah of Princeton; two great-grandchildren, Layla Winn and Hunter Winn; one brother, Floy Winn and wife Betty of Fredonia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Georgia Tosh Winn; one daughter, Jill Winn Jackson; and two brothers, Mitchell and Clayton Winn.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Lester Watson officiating. Burial was at Fredonia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

Sherer
Katie Sherer, 96, of Tolu died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her children, Alma Tinsley of Fredericktown, Mo., and Deloris Jean Underhill, Mary Phillips, Donna Tinsley, Roger Dale Tinsley and Charles Guthrie Sherer all of Tolu; a sister, Athleen Pollard of Tell City, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Millie Sherer; sons, Kenneth and Larry Sherer; and grandson, William Underhill.
Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 5 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock, Ill., with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery in Marion. The funeral was moved to southern Illinois due to power outages in Marion caused by the recent ice storm.

Tinsley
James E. “Jim” Tinsley, 79, of Fredericktown, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at his home.
He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Fredericktown.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Tinsley of Fredericktown, Mo.; children, Russell Tinsley of Fredericktown, Bobby Tinsley of Fort Myers, Fla., and Rhonda Allen of St. Louis, Mo.; brothers, Hershel Tinsley of Alabama, Eugene and Bill Tinsley of Marion; sisters, Helen Belt of Paducah, Pauline Brown and Mary Gilland of Marion, and Roberta Meiar of Princeton; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 5 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock, Ill., with burial in Whites Chapel Cemetery in Marion. The funeral was moved to southern Illinois due to power outages in Marion caused by the recent ice storm.

Rorer
Charles Dennis Rorer Sr., 80, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. He was a native of Marion, the son of L.D. and Leta Elnora Guess Rorer. He was a retired restaurant manger.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Suiter Rorer; children Charles Dennis Rorer Jr. of Paducah, Johnnye Bell of Portland, Tenn., Ronnie Rorer of Paducah, Barbara Melton of Murfreesboro, Joe Allen Thomas Bell of Hillsboro, Tenn., Denise Todd of Spencer, Tenn., Melissa Honea of Beechgrove, Tenn., Charles Lee Rorer of Pelham, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 29 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro with Leonard Radar officiating. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Princeton.

Waid
Oma L. Waid, 87, of Salem died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Cave Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Harold Wayne Driver. She was preceded in death by one brother and her parents, Andy and Ruth May Mirse Rotes.
Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 6 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Jim Lee officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Hill
Harvey Miller Hill, 84, of Mayfield died at 6 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at Mills Health and Rehab Center in Mayfield.
Hill was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Morefield Hill of Mayfield; two sons, Johnny Hill of Martinsville, Ind., and Jerry Hill of Las Vegas, Nev.; a step-daughter, Doris Bruce of Mayfield; four stepsons, Mark Vaden of Milburn, Ky., Gary Vaden of Mayfield, Allen Vaden of Spencerville, Ohio, and Jeff Vaden of Woodland Mills, Tenn.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Hill and his parents, Miley and Leona Miller Hill.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion. Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield was in charge of arrangements.

Owens
James Owens, 73, of Oswego, Ill., died Feb. 8, 2009 at Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Ill.
Owens was a member of American Legion Post 489 in Yorkville, Ill.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Owens of Oswego, Ill.; daughter, Patricia Owens of Paducah; sons, James E. Owens of Ledbetter and Daniel Owens of Oswego; step-daughter, Janet Madden; step-son, Robert Griffith of Detroit; sisters, Georgia Hensley of Grand Rivers and Jennie Lee Clark of Paducah; brother, Billy Owens of Smithland; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronald DeWayne Owens; two sisters; and two brothers. He was the son of James Glenn and Lida Lou Crouch Owens.
Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. James Oats officiating. Burial will be in Leeper Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Thursday.

Hughes
Margaret "Maurine" (Hayes) Hughes, 96, of Marion died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 at St Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
She was born in Sullivan County, Mo., the daughter of William Oscar Hayes and Dora Belle (Mairs) Hayes. Hughes graduated from Green City High School in Green City, Mo., in 1932, then began teaching in a one-room school. She taught school during the winter and went to college during the spring and summer terms at Northeast Missouri State College (now Truman University) in Kirksville, Mo. In 1946, she married Eugene Hughes and moved to his hometown, Marion.
Hughes taught school full-time in the Marion school system for one year. Later, she did a considerable amount of substitute teaching in Marion and the Crittenden County schools. She was a substitute teacher for over 25 years.
She was a charter member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Margaret and husband Darrell Burnam of Sturgis; granddaughter, Ann and husband Jeremy Bryant of Zionsville, Ind.; grandson, Bill and wife Angela Burnam of North Lauderdale, Fla.; a great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Bryant of Zionsville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Hughes; two brothers; and two sisters.
Services are at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14 at Central Baptist Church in Marion with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-9 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, and from 9 a.m., until service time Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Kentucky Baptist Home for Children, P.O. Box 36570, Louisville, KY. 40233.

Stalion
Vera I. Stalion, 90, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Feb. 9, 2009. A private family service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Tony Alexander officiating. Burial will be at Love Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
Other arrangements are pending.

February 5, 2009 Issue
The following two funeral have been moved to Cave In Rock, Ill., due to the storm outages in Marion.
Sherer
Katie Sherer, 96, of Tolu died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Mrs. Sherer is survived by her children, Alma Tinsley of Fredericktown, Mo., Deloris Jean Underhill, Mary Phillips, Donna Tinsley, Roger Dale Tinsley and Charles Guthrie Sherer all of Tolu; sister, Athleen Pollard of Tell City, Ind.; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Millie Sherer; sons, Kenneth and Larry Sherer and grandson, William Underhill.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock, Ill. with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery in Marion. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home.

Tinsley
James E. "Jim" Tinsley, 79, of Fredericktown, Mo., died Sunday at his home. He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Fredericktown.
Mr. Tinsley is survived by his wife, Alma Tinsley of Fredericktown, Mo.; children, Russell Tinsley of Fredericktown, Bobby Tinsley of Fort Myers, Fla. and Rhonda Allen of St. Louis, Mo.; brothers, Hershel Tinsley of Alabama, Eugene and Bill Tinsley of Marion.; sisters, Helen Belt of Paducah, Pauline Brown and Mary Gilland of Marion, and Roberta Meiar of Princeton, and 9 grandchildren.
He was preceded by 1 sister and 1 brother.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave In Rock, Ill., with burial in Whites Chapel Cemtery in Marion
The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home.

January 29, 2009 Issue

Deboe
Kenneth Wayne Deboe, 71, of Lake Station, Ind., formerly of Crittenden County, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009.
He was a son of the late Paul P. DeBoe and Anna Ruth Rorer.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Martha L. DeBoe; two daughters, Carolyn and husband Dale Brust of Wannatah, Ind., and Sarah and husband Greg Woelk of Lake Station; six grandchildren, Shanya Meyer, Jeremy Horn, Patricia DeBoe, Jack Johnson, Gregory Woelk Jr., and Thomas Woelk; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert and wife Linda DeBoe and Donald and wife Dean BeBoe, all of Marion; a sister, Anna Pauline Lee of Eddyville; and seven half-brothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John DeBoe; a half-brother, Phillip Rorer; and a half-sister, Geraldine Deboe.
A memorial service was held at Sulfur Spring Church in Eddyville on Jan. 21. Memorials may be made to the church.

Ramage
Donnie Lee Ramage, 67, of Salem, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at his home.
Survivors include a daughter, Ladora Jill Haney of Salem; a son, Rickie Lee Ramage of Salem; brothers, Neal H. Ramage of Kuttawa and Darrel Eugean Ramage of Salem; two grandchildren, Kayse L. Ramage Stice of Paducah and Ladora Donetta Haney of Salem; and one great-granddaughter, Jade Stice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyman Haden and Treavel Doom Ramage; and one brother, Wendell L. Ramage.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 24 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. David Philps and Bro. E.J. Hatton officiating. Burial was at Alsobrook Cemetery.

Knoth
William K. “Bill” Knoth, 77, of Hampton, died Jan. 25, 2009 at his residence.
He was a member of North Livingston Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sons, William Joel Knoth and his wife Marilyn of Ledbetter and Steven Paul Knoth and wife Debbie of Hampton; sister, Loraine Embry; and nephew, Mike Embry, both of Grand Rivers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith E. Knoth; one grandchild, Pamela Knoth; and his parents, A.H. and Julia Ann Yates Knoth,
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Ken Cummins officiating. Burial will be at Hampton Cemetery. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hampton Cemetery Fund, 812 Bluff Rd., Hampton, KY 42047.

Shuecraft
Virginia Lee Shuecraft, 86, of Villa Ridge, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at Price Memorial Nursing Home in Eureka, Mo.
Survivors include two daughters, Teresa Humphrey of Villa Ridge, Mo., and Leeta Shuecraft of Georgetown, Ind.; two sons, Steve Shuecraft of Villa, Ridge, Mo., and Ronald Shuecraft of Pacific, Mo.; two sisters, Dorothea “Boots” McChesny of Arkansas and Mona Barnes of Marion; one brother, Doyle “Buddy” Simpkins of Arkansas; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Shuecraft was preceded in death by her husband, Odes “Doc” Shuecraft; a son, Michael Lloyd Shuecraft; a sister and a brother.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Danny Shuecraft and Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was at Lola Cemetery.

January 22, 2009 Issue

Peek
Carolyn Ann Peek, 60, died at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 at her residence.
She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church, WMU and Joy Jubilee Sunday School Class. She was also a 1966 graduate of Crittenden County High School.
Survivors include her husband, Ed Peek of Kuttawa; daughter, Kimberly and husband Robert Deel of Knox, Ind.; son, Jason Peek of Denver, Colo.; sisters, Donna Ball of Chesteron, Ind., Mary and husband Marshall Ralston of Marion, Anita and husband Martin Scheeringa of Anchorage, Alaska, Betty and husband Bob Miller of Hebron, Ind., Faye and husband Raymond Waters of Fredonia, Tennie and husband Gary Murray of the Mexico community in Crittenden County, and Wanda Kinnis of Dycusburg; brothers, Clinton and wife Golda Riley of Frances, Paul and wife Judi Riley of Merrillville, Ind., Charles and wife Vera Riley of Mattoon, Tommy and wife Teresa Riley of Frances, and Edward Riley of Dycusburg; two grandchildren, Kirsten Ann and Robert Wyatt Deel of Knox, Ind.; in-laws, Birdie and husband Gary Matz of Kuttawa, Randy Peek of Marion, and Jimmy and wife Robin Peek of Dycusburg; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Peek was preceded in death by one brother, Randle Riley Jr.; and her parents, Randle and Margie Simpkins Riley.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Tim Burdon and Rev. Gary Murray officiating. Entombment was at Dycusburg Cemetery.

Hill
Pauletta Frankaline Hill, 83, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center. She was a member of Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Salem.
Survivors include daughters, Betty Willis of Paducah, Mary and husband Roy James of Henderson, Carolyn and husband Richard Manley of Lexington, Ky.; sons, Henry “Bob” and wife Janice Hill, Charles and wife Eva Hill, William “Bill” and wife Tanya Hill and Tony Hill, all of Marion; 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Hill was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Hill and three sisters.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Lewis Cemetery.

Andrews
Laura Andrews, 59, of Marion died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Paducah Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Andrews of Marion; sons, Josh Andrews of St. Louis, Mo., Wade Andrews of Murray and Jared Andrews of Harrisonburg, Va.; her mother, Pansy Martin of Chicago; sisters, Judy Capello, Sheila Strand and Jackie Shannon, all of Chicago; and four grandchildren.
Andrews was preceded in death by her father Gerald Lammert.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at Frances Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday night from 5-9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park Ave., Marion, KY 42064.

Cosby
Jackie Cosby, 63, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan.. 14, 2009 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella Cosby of Marion; sons, Jim, Tim and Jason Cosby, all of Marion; brothers, Glenn Cosby of Salem, Donald Cosby of Sullivan, Bruce Cosby of Providence and Wayne Cosby of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Helen Jones of Marion and Phyllis Anderson of Florida; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Spiceland
Lucille Spiceland, 93, of Ann Arbor, Mich., formerly of Marion, died Jan. 12, 2009 at her home.
She was a homemaker and member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Calloway County.
Survivors include a daughter, Andra Deline of Ann Arbor; and two grandchildren, Sydney Deline and Robert Deline of Ann Arbor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Spiceland, who was a former principal of Tolu School; her parents, Samuel Abel and Ellen Underwood Harris; two brothers; a sister; two half brothers; and a half sister.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 17 at J.H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray with Rev. Eugene Burkeen officiating. Burial was at Murray City Cemetery.

Croft
Dennis D. Croft, 91, of Salem died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Judy “Sis” Threlkeld of Ledbetter; a son, Bub Croft of Salem; one sister, Melva Shouse of Lola; four grandchildren, Debbie Willbanks of Salem, Christy Lawley of Birmingham, Ala., Dee Thomason of Ledbetter, and Shelly Keeling of Grand Rivers; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley Willbanks, Samantha Willbanks, Allie Willbanks, Cameron Thomason, Olivia Thomason, Joshua Lawley, Anna Grace Lawley and Kayla Keeling.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Deanie Croft; his parents, Herman and Nettie Vaugh Croft; one sister; and three brothers.
Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 18 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. John East and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

January 15, 2009 Issue

Walton
Vilas Alpha Walton, 85, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca J. Walton of Marion; a son, Bill Walton of Glendale, Ariz.; step-children, Belinda Cantrell of Florida, Beth Belt of Marion and Jeffrey Lester of Marion; two sisters, Marcella Huff of Missouri and Marian Claman of Galesburg, Ill.; one brother, Melvin Walton of Hutchison, Kan.; two grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
Walton was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Orpha DeGroff Walton, and a brother, Thomas Walton, Jr.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 10 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. Melvin Walton and Bro. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 131 East Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

January 8, 2009 Issue

Cox
John Cox, 85, of Fredonia died at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 25 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa.
He was a retired farmer, member of Central Baptist Church in Marion and U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Belt Cox; two sons, David Cox and wife Carla of Calvert City and Paul Cox of Murray; a daughter, Rebecca Sizemore and husband Zachary of Berea; a brother, Minos Cox of Fredonia; a sister, Mary Green of Fredonia; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Cox was preceded in death by a son, Charles Russell Cox; a grandson, Tanner Cox; a twin sister, Jean Holloway; and another sister, Marcell Shumaker. His parents were Sammy Joseph and Pearl Cates Cox.
Funeral services were Saturday at Morgan Funeal Home in Princeton. Burial was at Fredonia Cemetery.

Cannon
J.E. Cannon, 68, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 at his residence.
He was retired from the maintenance department at the Whirlpool Corporation in Evansville, was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Crayne Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bettie Cannon of Marion; a son, Donald Cannon of Reo, Ind.; daughters, Bridget Porter of Evansville, Sharon Phelps of Marion and Cathy Deller of Evansville; brothers, Harley Cannon of Calvert City; Harold Cannon of Marion, David Cannon of Newburgh, Ind.; a sister, Dorothy Harmon of Louisville; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lexie and Eula Hunt Cannon; a brother; and a sister.
Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 28 at Crayne Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Graham officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Evitts
Prentis “Pat” Evitts, 67, of Salem died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a retired security guard.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Evitts of Salem; sons, Joey, Paul, Brock and Jimmie Evitts, all of Michigan and Tracy Evitts of Virginia; a daughter, Lori Plourde of Michigan; stepson, Charles Floyd of Arkansas; brothers, Danny and Bruce Evitts, both of Paducah; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Prentis and Wanda Evans Evitts, a sister and a step-daughter.
A memorial service will be be held at a later date. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Walton
Vilas A. Walton, 85, of Marion, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Arrangements at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem were incomplete at press time.

Hodges
Leon Hodges, 78, of Marion died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a Korean War veteran as well as a Kentucky Colonel. He was a retired group leader and assistant manager of Moore's Business Forms in Marion and Denton, Texas, and at Sam's Club in Nashville, Tenn. He was a deacon at Mexico Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Lou Shewcraft Hodges; three children, Debra Denise Hodges of Crayne, Danny Kent Hodges and wife Vickie of Marion and David Carl Hodges and wife Tamie of Benton; grandchildren, Danny Aaron Fowler of Marion, Joseph Leon Fowler and wife Jenny of Marion, Dana Hodges West and husband Chris of Cadiz, Anna Jimenez and Chris Nelson of Marion and Matthew David Hodges and Amanda Michelle Hodges of Benton; three great-grandchildren, Emma Grace West of Cadiz, Jantzen Fowler of Marion and Brian Nelson of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Vernon Hodges and Lucy Wiggington Hodges; three sisters, Velda Lamb, Geneva Chandler and Macie Sigler; a brother, Jesse Carlos Hodges; and one great-grandson, Jayden Fowler.
Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 at Mexico Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was at Mexico Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund, Mexico Baptist Church Rd., Marion, KY 42064 or Happy Trails Ministry, 110 N. Hayden Ave., Salem, KY 42078.

Bradford
Glen D. Bradford, 72, of Salem died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center in Salem.
Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Bradford of Oklahoma; two sons Wayne Bradford of Marion and Darrell Bradford of Sullivan, Ind.; two brothers, Robert Bradford of Salem and Burnie Bradford of Marion; a sister, Margaret Benton of Eddyville; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Burnie and Freda Sexton Bradford; three brothers; and a sister.
Private services were held and burial was at Salem Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Perryman
Steven Wayne Perryman, 63, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at his home. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalina Perryman of Leesburg; a son, Jackson Claude Perryman of Princeton, Ind.; his mother, Geneva Raye Perryman of Marion; brothers, Richard L. Perryman and Stanley E. Perryman, both of Grapevine, Texas, Michael Perryman of Marion and James R. Perryman of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Sandra Ernestine Libby of Los Angeles, Calif., Joanna Hookstratten of Grapevine, Texas, Patti Gilbert of Marion and Sherry K. Henderson of Xenia, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Louie Perryman.
A memorial service was Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Union Cemetery.

Fountain
Robert Fountain, 40, of Henderson died Saturday, Jan. 3 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
Survivors include brothers, Curtis LeMay Fountain of West Branch, Iowa and David Allen Fountain of Martello, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald D. Fountain, and mother, Judith A. Blaha.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.