January 3, 2008 Issue
FIRST ISSUE OF NEW YEAR - includes 2007 obituaries

Flanery, 102
Mae Flanery, 102, died Dec. 25, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Flanery was the oldest member of Marion United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for 25 years. Flanery and her husband were the former owners and bookkeepers of the Standard Oil Company in Marion. She was a member of the Marion Woman’s Club, member of the Crittenden Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and was one of the last remaining widows of a World War I veteran left in Crittenden County. She was also the bookkeeper at Johnson’s Furniture for 25 years.
Survivors include her nephew, John Oxford of Victoria, Canada and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Flanery, who died May 8, 1972; her parents, John R. and Bell Beard Oxford; and four brothers, Russell, Paris, Ray and Escholl Oxford.
Funeral services were Friday December 28, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was at Cave Hill Cemetery in Cave In Rock, Ill.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Capital Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

DeBoe
Funeral services for Calvin DeBoe, Jr. 74, of Salem, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. Leslie Joyce officiating. Burial will be in Pinkneyville Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday.
DeBoe died at his home Jan. 1, 2008. He was born on Claude Kitchen's farm at Pinkneyville to Joseph Calvin Sr. and Elva Mae Fryar DeBoe. He was a retired coal miner and farmer. He was a charter member of Salem Methodist Church and a member of Pinkneyville Baptist Church, UMWA and the American Legion Post 217.
DeBoe served during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy, spending three birthdays at sea near the Korean shoreline. His ship was shelled twice in one week. He also served in the Kentucky National Guard for 12 years.
Survivors include his wife, Terry Lee Tilton DeBoe; his mother-in-law, Etta May Tilton; his children, Connie Yvonne (Joe) Riley of Eddyville, Donna Mae Kuester of Evansville, Ind., William Calvin (Tiffany) DeBoe of Marion and Charles David (Ann) DeBoe of Marion; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; foster sister, Geneva (Eugene) Threlkeld of Carrsville; foster brothers, Charles (Margaret) Fryar of Princeton and Billy Fryar of Eddyville; half-sisters, Sue (Abe) Jones of Antlers, Okla., Shirley (Cecil) Spangler of Christopher, Ill. and Linda (Walter) DeVilley of Fenton, Mo.; half-brother, J.E. (Bobbie) Brasher of Marion; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
DeBoe was preceded in death by one infant son; an infant granddaughter; his mother, Elva Mae Fryar; his father, Joseph Calvin DeBoe Sr.; foster parents, Omer and Ovelia Fryar; father-in-law, Dwight W. Tilton; and step-mother, Virginia DeBoe.

Dove
Sandra Dove, 53, of Paducah died at 3:24 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was an employee of Western Baptist Hospital and attended Four Rivers Church.
Survivors include her husband, Wesley Dove; a daughter Angie (Nathan) Curnel of Marion; two sons, Michael Dove and Brice (Stacey) Doe, all of Ledbetter; a brother, Terry Lemon; and three grandchildren, Ashton Dove, Devin Dove and Riley Curnel.
Her parents were Marion Luther Lemon and Nellie Powell Lemon.
Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 28 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Paducah with Dr. Brad Henson officiating. Burial was at Clark's River Cemetery in Paducah.

Adams
Danny Eugene Adams, 47, of Marion died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at his home.
An active hunter and fisherman, he was owner and operator of Adams Logging and was active in the Girl Scouts for six years.
Survivors include his former wife, Marketta Adams; parents Charles and Edna Adams; daughters Pamela Sue Adams Kirk and Rebecca Danielle Nicole Adams, all of Marion; and two brothers, Jeremy Colby of Clarksville, Tenn., and Jason Colby of Bethamy, Okla.
Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Phillip Dunning officiating. Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.

Hagstrom
Hazel LaVerne Hagstrom, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 in Katy, Texas where she and her husband had recently moved.
Hagstrom was born on Sept. 9, 1923 in Marion to Perce Ray Taylor and Gladys Enoch Taylor.
Survivors include her husband of 61 loving years, Walter Gus Hagstrom; sons, Garry (Teresa) Lee of Houston, Texas, and Steven (Stephanie) Erik of Woodinville, Wash.; grandchildren, William, Sarah, Eric, Brad, Lindsay and Brian.
Hagstrom retired in 1983 from Arkla, Inc. in Evansville. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Evansville, president of her Sunday school class and an active volunteer in the church library. She was a great seamstress and enjoyed knitting, needlework and reading. She loved music and was a Den Mother for Cub Scouts. She will be remembered for her special fondness of butterflies, her family said.
Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 29 in Katy, Texas with Rev. Jerry Thomas officiating. Entombment was at Memorial Oaks Cemetery Mausoleum in Houston.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 808 S.E. Third Street, Evansville, IN 47713.
Schmidt Funeral Home in Katy, Texas was in charge of arrangements.

Chittenden
Funeral services for James Carter Chittenden, 80, of Smithland were at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. Gary Murray officiating. Burial was at Good Hope Cemetery.
Chittenden died at 4:25 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Jamie Chittenden of Hendersonville, Tenn.; one sister, Katie Chandler of Salem; a brother, George Chittenden of Smithland; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Chittenden was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Newton and Linnie Ada Mitchell Chittenden; three sisters; and two brothers.

Asbridge
John W. Asbridge, 89, of Marion died at 1:53 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was born March 31, 1918 in Tiline. Asbridge was a retired coal miner and attended Frances Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, John “Sonny” Asbridge of Marion; a daughter, Mary Ann Johnson of Hillsdale, Ill., a special friend, Elsie Stone of Crayne; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ida Belle Ward Asbridge; a brother, Don Earl Asbridge; and a grandson, Jeffery Koon.
Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 28 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Bro. Darrell “Butch” Gray officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Fox
Roy Jasper Fox, 70, of Owensboro died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2007 at Owensboro Medical Health System.
Fox was born in Crittenden County Aug. 25, 1937 to the late Jasper and Edna Fox. He retired from Alcan Aluminum in 1995 after 22 years as a supervisor. He was a big UK basketball fan and enjoyed NASCAR and western movies. He loved gardening, and was a fan and supporter of Kentucky Wesleyan for more than 15 years, and an All American Club member. He was co-owner, along with his wife, of Fox Creations Inc., for 13 years.
He was preceded in death by a son, Hollis Gene Fox; and a sister, Jean Tabor.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Mona Fox; a son, Jeff (Geri) Fox of Owensboro; a daughter, Tina (Russell) Brewer of Madisonville; and daughter, Theresa Meadors of Marion; a step-son, Tommy (Tammy) Basham of Owensboro; a step-daughter, Tammy Brown of Owensboro; eight grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Tommy (Barb) Fox of St. Louis.
Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 28 at Glenn Funeral Home which included Masonic rites. Entombment was at Owensboro Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Martin
Janie Martin, 65, of Princeton, died at 6:25 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at Caldwell County Hospital after a short illness. Martin was born Sept. 20, 1942 in Beckley, West Virginia.
Martin was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents Silas Pyatt and Maude Elizabeth Brown West, and several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Martin; eight children, Tammy Glass and Charles (Vivian) Martin, both of Marion, Teresa Powell of Russellville, Terry Toms of Glasgow and Teana (Dwayne) Hale, Lisa (Sean) Schumacher, Victor (Cathy) Martin and Melissa (Greg) Williams, all of Princeton; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Virginia Scott of Gilbertsville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 28 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Eric Archuleta officiating. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Kemper
Funeral services for Carleen Massey Kemper, 88, of Frankfort, Ky., formerly of Burna were at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. James Oates officiating. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Kemper died at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Burna and a former member of First Baptist Church in Frankfort, the Pollyanna School Class and a senior adult organization “OASIS” (Older Adults Still In Service) of First Baptist Church. She was a retired accountant for state government in Kentucky.
Survivors include sisters-in-law, Willie Massey of Burna and Imogene Massey of Decatur, Ala.; an aunt, Alberta Beggs of Smithland; a niece, Bridget Borden of Decatur, Ala; a nephew, Jack C. Massey Jr. of Indianapolis; several cousins; and a special friend, Patti Parker Gaines of Owenton, Ky.
Pallbearers were Kenny Hardin, Barry Chittenden, Douglas Black, Garry Chittenden, Don Phillips, and Lewis Pruitt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland W. Kemper; and brothers, Leon Massey and Jack C. Massey Sr.
Kemper was the daughter of Vernon and Burna Massey. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 54, Burna, KY 42028.

Steward
Lorraine Marie Steward, 52, of Marion died at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at her home.
She was catholic.
Survivors include a daughter, Jamie Bass of LeClaire, Iowa; a son, Bradley Bass of LeClaire, Iowa; her father, Richard Arlan Cloose of Marion; threee sisters, Linda Pullins of DeMotte, Ind., Jay Wouldema of DeMotte, Ind., and Carrie Dailey of Lafayette, Ind; two brothers, Richard Michael Cloose of Fair Oaks, Ind., and Joe Cloose of Lake Village, Ind.; and a granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her mother, May Belle Koshney Cloose.
A memorial Service will be at a later date. Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Lemon
Jim Lemon, 82, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007 at Frisco.
He was a retired electrical engineer for the City of Hamilton, Ohio.
Survivors include a son, Mark Lemon of Gunter, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Pickens Lemon; his parents, Gillian and Rosa M. Gibson Lemon; a brother, Roy Lemon; and two sisters, Rose Lee Croft and Velda Simpkens.
Funeral services were Friday Dec. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. A private burial followed the service.

Brigance
Ruth Evelyn Brigance, 78, of Marion died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star 135.
Survivors include her husband, Clyde A. Brigance of Marion; a step-daughter, Charlotte Ann Bishelli of Colorado; and a nephew, Mike Hayes of Marion.
Brigance was preceded in death by her parents, Atchison Frazer and Stella May Fritts Hayes.
Graveside services were Friday, Dec. 21 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Danny Starrick officiating. Eastern Star services were held prior to burial at the funeral home.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park Ave., Marion, KY 42064.

December 20, 2007 Issue

Jones
Betty Lee Jones, 76, of Burna died at 5:20 a.m., Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
She is survived by two sisters, Lynn Scarbrough of Burna and Patricia Hopkins of Ledbetter; one brother, Jerry Scarbrough of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.
Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Jones; a daughter, Debra Lynn Jones; a sister, Eula Belle Tramble; and a brother, David Scarbrough.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Allen Jones officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Travis
Opal Rushing Travis, 69, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and Gideons International.
Survivors include her husband, Noble Travis of Marion; a son, David Scott of Marion; daughters Tina Crane of Florida and Tonya Utley of Morganfield; three brothers, Jimmy and Junior Rushing, both of Paducah, and Greg Crawford of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; three sisters, Ruth May of Paducah, Nancy Fern Jackson of Salem and Fay Tolley of Burna; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Travis was preceded in death by her parents, Coy Phillip and Rosa Lee Adams Rushing.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m, Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Kenny Downs, Rev. John Dunn and Rev. Gary Murray officiating. Burial was at Love Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Chandler
Mary Katherine Newcom Chandler, 86, of Sturgis, died at 11:15 a.m., Thursday Dec. 13, 2007 at Crittenden Health & Rehab.
Chandler was a retired school teacher, life member of the VFW Auxiliary 5486 in Sturgis, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Marion for 55 years, a member of Baker Baptist Church for 35 years, and First Baptist Church in Sturgis for 20 years. During World War II, she worked at Servel in Evansville.
She is survived by two sons, Steven Chandler of Marion and Keith Chandler of Sturgis; two sisters, Elwanda McDowell of Marion and Janie Syers of High Ridge, Mo.; a brother, Glenn Newcom of Louisville; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Rudolph Chandler; her parents, Joe and Wanda Marvel Newcom; three brothers, J.L. Newcom, Willard Newcom, and Delmer Newcom.
Funeral services were Saturday Dec. 15, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Sturgis with Rev. Don Phelps officiating. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Whitsell Funeral Home at Sturgis was in charge of arrangements.

Ford
Harland “Bub” Ford, 79 of Benton, died at 10:10 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 at his residence.
Ford was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. He was a member of Ironworker’s Local 782, a lifetime member of T.L. Jefferson Masonic Lodge F&AM 622, York Rite Bodies of Paducah, Rizpah Shrine Temple of Madisonville, Benton Chapter 305 Order of the Eastern Star and he was a Kentucky Colonel. Ford retired after 50 years as an ironworker and owner Harland E. Ford Construction Company, Inc.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen Miller Ford of Benton; a son, Terry L. Ford of Marion; three daughters, Kathy J. McCurry, Alice “Sam” Ford and Cheryl A. Spiceland all of Benton; a brother, Joe "Nook" Ford of Columbia, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilford Ford and Grover Ford; and one sister, Geneva Wienke. His parents were Ell Ford and Alice Lovett Ford.
Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 15 at Filbeck, Cann and King Funeral Home with Rev. George Culp and Rev. Mark Mohler officiating. Burial was at the Benton Cemetery.

Ablett
Eloise Head Ablett, 90, of Greenwood, Ind., formerly of Burna died at 3:45 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 at Johnson County Hospital in Indiana.
She graduated from Murray State Teachers College and taught at a one-room school in Livingston County. She also retired from RCA payroll department in 1979 after 29 years of service.
Survivors include a son, James W. Ablett, Jr.; sisters, Mildred Woodall, Norma Wuster, Frances Arnold; a grandson, Shawn Finkbiner; granddaughters, Nicole Kremp, Denise Singh, Debbie Hamilton; great-grandchildren, Ashley Kremp, Shivanti Singh, Daniel Hamilton; many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Ablett was born July 29, 1917 in Livingston County, the daughter of Grover C. Head Sr. and Marjorie Head. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Ablett Sr., who died in 2002; and her brothers Rhea Head, Hayden Head, Vernon Head and Grover C. Head Jr.; sisters, Melvia Farmer, Mary Head and Beulah Mae Davidson.
Funeral services were at Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was at Cedar Grove Methodist Church Cemetery.


December 13, 2007 Issue

Martin brothers
Joint funeral services for Donald Brandon Martin, 18, and Joseph Andrew Martin, 16, both of Smithland, were held at 1 p.m., Wednesday Dec. 12, 2007 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Tim Fouts officiating.
Burial was at Birdsville Cemetery.
Donald and Joseph Martin died at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 in an automobile accident between Burna and Smithland. Joseph was a junior at Livingston Central High School and Donald was employed by Higdon Furniture in Paducah.
They are survived by their mother and step-father, Darlene Newell and Mike Freeman of Smithland; father and step-mother, Donald and Dianne Martin of Marion; sister Brianna Martin of Smithland; step-sisters, Heather Loveless of Paducah and Anessia Loveless of Marion; a step-brother, Andrew Loveless of Marion; a niece, Alexandra Loveless of Carrsville; paternal grandparents, Iva Nell Martin of Marion and the late Donald Ellis Martin; maternal grandparents, Leona Belt of Burna and the late Lawrence Davis; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Coleman
Paula Lee Coleman, 53, of Morganfield, formerly of Marion, died Dec. 9, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Morganfield.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Ginny Ginn of Princeton and Niki Coleman of Marion; a sister, Linda Kay Lynch of Tiline; a brother, Burnice Kirk of Marion; grandchildren, Hattie and Maggie Ginn of Princeton and Nathan Faith of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, G.B. and Virginia Yates Kirk; three brothers, James, Don and Paul Kirk; and a sister, Carolyn Chandler.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Larry Yates officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery.

Ryan
Billie Mae Ryan, 79, of Princeton died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday Dec. 6, 2007 at her home.
She was a homemaker. Ryan was born Feb. 7, 1928 in Crittenden County to the late William Golell and Alanta Railey Travis.
Services were Sunday, Dec 9, 2007 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Ray officiating. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Princeton.
Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Lonnie W. Ryan; two sons, Donald Ryan of Princeton, and Dwight Ryan of Eddyville; two daughters, Brenda Knight of Paducah and Marsha Oliver of Princeton; one brother, Newman Travis of Marion; three sisters, Shirley Byford of Marion, Betty Jane Garner of Augusta, Ga., and Ernestien Scott of Hobart, Ind.; her step-mother, Ada Travis Slaton of Morganfield; six half sisters, Helen (Ken) Redd of Plainsfield, Ind., Linda Foster of Evansville, Patricia (Russell) Bethe of Etherfield Ind., Greta (Glenn) Redings of Paducah, Judy Adams of Dawson Springs; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marlene Ladd; two brothers; and four half-sisters.
Memorial contributions can be made to Pennyroyal Hospice, 101 W. 18th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 or American Cancer Society, Greenwood Ct. 2425 Scottsville Rd., Suite 123, Bowling Green KY 42104.

Johnson
Mary Alice Camp Johnson, 88, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Wednesday Dec. 5, 2007 at Golden Years Homestead.
Born on Dec. 31, 1918 in Carrsville, she worked as an elementary school teacher for over 20 years in Missouri and Kentucky. Johnson donated her time serving as a 4-H leader, a worthy Matron of the Carrsville Eastern Star Chapter and she was a supporter of other Carrsville community projects. She also served as one of the founding members of the Carrsville Homemakers Club and was a member of the Salem Christian Church.
After graduating from Smithland High School, Johnson earned a bachelor's degree from Murray State University.
Surviving are her two sons, Ralph (Betty) Camp of Reno Nev., and Noel Ellis “Eli” (Lynette) Johnson of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two grandchildren, Daniel (Diana) Camp of Auburn, Wash., and Jennifer (Rick) Saake of Reno, Nev.; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 10 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Eric Riddle officiating. Burial was at Carrsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Perpetual Care Fund of Carrsville Cemetery, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, 212 East Main St., Salem KY 42078.

December 6, 2007 Issue

Belt
Judy M. Belt, 55, of Marion died Nov. 28, 2007. She was a member of Marion General Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Harlan Belt; two sons, Sean Belt and Chad Belt, both of Marion; a brother, James R. “Butch” McDowell of Salem; and a grandson, Ryan Belt of Marion.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Dane Grey officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Cruce
Mina Evelyn Cruce, 91, of Marion died Nov. 28, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Frances Presbyterian Church.
Cruce is survived by three sons, John and Don Cruce both of N. Judson, Ind., and Whitt Cruce of Bloomington, Ind.; a sister, Mary Helen Crouch of Evansville, Ind.; brothers, Curt Whitt of Colorado Springs, Colo., and A.L. "Dick" Whitt, Jr. of Richmond, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Ford Cruce; her parents, Allie and Alzie Whitt; a daughter, Jo Ann Cruce; and two brothers.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home with with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.

Yates-Adams
Laurie Ann Yates-Adams, 41, of Marion died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 in Hopkins County.
Survivors include her husband Ricky Adams of Marion; a daughter, Jennifer Epley; a step-son, Stan Adams; a grandson, Collin Epley, all of Marion; a brother, Thomas O’Neil of Nortonville; and her mother, Sharon Yates of Manitou.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Yates.
Funeral services were Sunday Dec. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Hurricane Cemetery.

Allcock
Johnny Ray Allcock, 49, of Marion died at 6:50 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 at his home.
He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 181 at Paducah and a member of Central Baptist Church in Burna.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Allcock of Hampton; a son, Derrick Allcock of Tiline; a brother, Ricky Allcock of Marion; three sisters, Phyllis Rushing and Toni Weldon of Marion and Cindy Taber of Eddyville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Devin Allcock; his parents, John and Georgia Travis Allcock; and a brother.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. James Oates officiating. Burial was at Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Eanes
Robert Kent Eanes Sr., 42, of Marion died at 9:50 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Sisco Chapel Road.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Eanes; two sons, Robert and Gary Eanes, all of Princeton; a daughter, Tiffany Eanes of Princeton; and a brother, Joseph Jackson Eanes of Georgia.
A memorial service was held Tuesday at North Livingston Baptist Church in Hampton. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

LaRue
Funeral services for William Douglas LaRue Sr., 92, of Salem will be at 2 p.m., Friday at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. John East and Rev. Mark Combs officiating.
LaRue, who operated West End Service Station in Salem for 56 years, died at 10:14 a.m., Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his sons, Eric and Pete LaRue, both of Salem; a brother, Dan LaRue of Salem; a granddaughter, Mary Beth Pyle of Hopkinsville; and five nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta LaRue; and a sister, Jimmie Miller. His parents were Jim and Mable Pace LaRue.
Burial will follow the funeral Friday at Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 100 North Hayden Ave., Salem, KY 42078 or Kentucky Baptist Home for Children, 10200 Linn Station Rd., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40223.

Clarke
Diane Clarke, 59, of Cordova, Tenn., formerly of Marion, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was the wife of former Marion Baptist pastor Dr. Darrell Clarke.
Clarke taught school for 15 years. She was a graduate of Ripley High School in Tennessee and graduated from Union University.
She was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church where her husband is now minister in Pastoral Care.
Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday in the Chapel of Bellevue Baptist Church. Burial was planned for Memory Hill Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Long.
Clarke is survived by her husband, Darrell; a son David (Chasity) Clarke of Martinsville, Ind.; daughters, Deborah and Dawn Clarke of Cordova; mother, Nancy Long of Ripley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

November 29, 2007 Issue

Hall
Elvis Gene “Pete” Hall, 50, of Salem died at 12:46 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Survivors include one brother, Jay D. “Dink” Null of Marion and six nieces and nephews.
His parents were Bill and Wilma Null Hall. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Funeral services were Monday at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Jacobs officiating. Burial was at Caldwell Springs Cemetery.

Gordon
Carolyn Gordon, 70, of Bowling Green died at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Bowling Green Medical Center.
She was born in Marion on Dec. 27, 1936, the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Mary Ruth Stephens Morrow. She was retired from Thomas Industries of Hopkinsville and was a member of the Elkton Baptist Church.
Gordon is survived by her husband of 36 years, Paul Gordon of Bowling Green; one son, Kevin Belt of Russellville; two daughters, Donna Bond of Bowling Green and Deanie Wall of Clarksville; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Nov. 24 at Elkton Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Tracy officiating. Burial was at the Todd County Meadow Haven.

Hrapeck
Jacqulin Hornback Hrapeck, 46, of Marion died at 5 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at her home.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Michael Kimsey of Marion; brothers, Rocky Hornback of Sandy Hook, Ky., and Glenn Davidson of Benton; two sisters, Vaughnel Bebout of Fredonia and Linda Ramage of Marion; and one grandchild, Madison Kimsey.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roper Hornbeck; and her parents, William Richard and Mattie Dixon Hornback.
A memorial service was Dec. 1 at Life in Christ Church in Marion with Bro. Brian Flahardy and Bro. Harold Patrick officiating. Boyd Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.

Haddon
John Haddon, 65, of Marion died at 2:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at his home.
Survivors include a brother, Richard Haddon of Lakewell, Fla.
Funeral Service Directors of Symsonia were in charge of arrangements. No funeral services were planned at this time.

Turner
Brian Keith “Pudgy” Turner, 49, of Henderson died at 12:10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Turner of Henderson; his mother, Wanda Turner of Smithland; a step-daughter, Nina Murphy of Summerdale, Ala.; step-son, Rick Murphy of Foley, Ala.; sisters, Patricia Collins and Vanessa Ramage, both of Smithland; a brother, Ricky Turner of Burna; one step-grandson; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Turner.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery.

Shelby
Albert Lyon Shelby, 83, of Louisville, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.
A native of Marion, he graduated from Western Kentucky University after serving his country during World War II in the U.S Army. Shelby fought in Europe and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired salesman and worked for many years as a house painter and handyman.
Shelby is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Marjorie Wright; his children Penny Shelby of Cleveland, Ohio, Melinda Shelby (Scott White) of Atlanta, Ga., Don (Liz) Shelby of Pleasureville, Ky., and Ellen Mattingly (Rick Knapp), of Cleveland; his brother, Evan (Emily) Shelby of Marion; and a host of grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 12 at Highlands Funeral Home in Louisville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Louisville Crusade for Children or any other charitable organization.

Hamby
Bobby L. Hamby, 65, of Marion died at 4:05 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Salem.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Hamby of Marion; a daughter, Miranda Kimberlin of Salem; a brother, Phillip “Woody” Hamby of Providence; four sisters, Paula McGill of Princeton, Vivian Hurley of Marion, Jeannie Dulin of Eddyville and Robyn Wilson of Morganfield; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leamon and Imogene Driver Hamby; two brothers, Ollie and Steve Hamby; a sister, Shirley Kirk; and a granddaughter, Alexis Paige.
Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. LeRoy Driver, Rev. Danny Shuecraft and Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery.

Phelps
Curtis Eugene Phelps, 87, of Marion died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, Ill.
Born in Providence on May 4, 1920, he came to Marion after serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946.
From 1946-1965, he sold groceries for the Hulman Company of Evansville, Ind. From 1965-1984, he was employed by Witte Hardware Company of St. Louis. For 50 years, until his retirement, Phelps was the song director for the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion. He leaves many friends at the church as well as the Senior Citizen Center of Marion
Survivors include a daughter, Melinda Sue Phelps (Mickey) Walker of Cave In Rock, Ill.; a sister, Nelda Phelps of Marion; a brother, Rev. Earl Phelps of Adamsville, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Vanda Marvel Phelps of Henderson; grandchildren, Matthew Phelps Walker of Henderson, Mikilyn Walker Schutt of Johnson City, Ill.; and Ronda Phelps, Rita Phelps Herron, Regina Phelps Gish and Rebeccah Clement all of Henderson; great-grandchildren, Chasity Phelps, Stephen Herron, Kaitlyn Schutt, Andrew Herron Emily Herron, Grant Gish, Tyler Phelps, Aalilyah Glenn, Daelyn Glenn and twins Trinity and Taetum Clement; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Grey Phelps; his parents, Rev. G.F. and Daisy Scott Phelps; a son, Ronald Eugene Phelps; a brother, Rev. J.D. Phelps; and two sisters, Edna Herrin and Ruthie Mae.
Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. DeeAnn Thompson officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crittenden County Senior Citizen Center Bingo Fund, 210 N. Walker, Marion, KY. 42064.

Robertson
Mildred James Robertson, 94, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died November 16, 2007, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital in Siloam Springs.
Born March 4, 1913, in Paducah, she was the daughter of George James and Nealie Johnson James. She married Clifton A. Robertson in Morganfield on May 29, 1938. The couple sold real estate for Walter Gray Realty for many years. For the past 25 years, she had quilted for herself and many of her friends. She was of the Baptist faith.
Robertson was preceded in death by her husband in 1979. Survivors include two daughters, Janette Devor of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Kayneal (Bob) Robinson of West Siloam Springs, Okla.; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at Wasson Memorial Chapel in Siloam Springs with Pastor George McFerron officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery at Siloam Springs.

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November 22, 2007 Issue

Brown
Vesta E. Wheeler Brown, 99, of Marion died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at Red Bank Nursing Home in Henderson.
She was a member of Unity General Baptist Church at Crayne.
Survivors include, her sons, James D. Wheeler of Marion, Leroy Wheeler of Whiting, Ind.; a daughter, Joyce Green of Henderson; a sister, Margaret Akers of Marion; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents, P.W. Hughes and Maggie Sheridan; her husband, Henry Wheeler; a son, William Wheeler; two brothers; a sister; a granddaughter, Rhonda Sue Greene; and a grandson, Michael Browning.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Freedom Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Hunter
Bob Hunter, 79, of Marion died at 2:14 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and Frances Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Vineta Hunter of Marion; a son, Jerry Hunter of Chandler, Ind.; two brothers, Herman Hunter of Hopkinsville and Ford Hunter Jr. of Hobart, Ind.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Hunter was preceded in death by his parents, Ford Sr. and Bessie Mott Hunter; a son, Kevin Hunter; a granddaughter, Savannah Hunter; and two sisters.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.

Lynch
Robert Gary "Bobby" Lynch, 54, of High Ridge, Mo., formerly of Marion, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis.
Survivors include his wife, Monda Lynch of High Ridge; his mother, Irene Lynch of Marion; two sons, Robert Lynch and Jeff Belt, both of High Ridge; three daughters, Phyllis Reese of High Ridge, Beverly Wilson of Paducah and Carla McKinney of Morganfield; six brothers, Roger, Frankie and Tommy Lynch all of High Ridge, James “Buddy,” Johnny and Jackie Lynch all of Marion; a sister, Patricia Knight of Marion; two half brothers, John and Michael Lynch both of Dalton, Ga.; a half sister, Geraldine Clark of Shawneetown, Ill.; and nine grandchildren.
Lynch was preceded in death by his father, Junior Lynch; a sister, Joyce Clark; and grandparents Luke and Mae Hackney.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Jones and Rev. Charlie Tabor officiating. Burial was at Deer Creek Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Manus
Earl Wayne Manus, 69, of Crittenden County died at 1:44 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 at his residence.
He was a military veteran, member of the VFW and was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Dyer Manus; two sons, Tony (Shonta) Manus of Princeton and Marc (Crystal) Manus of Murray; a brother, Jesse Manus of Princeton; a sister, Hilda Hobby of Caldwell County; and seven grandchildren, Jase Manus, Nikki Manus, Brandon Manus, Dylan Manus, Breanna Manus, Chaz Manus and Zach Manus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Virginia Stephenson Manus.
Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 16 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Jeff French and Rev. J.R. Bruce officiating.
Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Scarbrough
Funeral services for Thelma Lorene Scarbrough, 95, were Nov. 17 at Dyer Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Jones officiating. Burial was at Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Scarbrough died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 at her home. She is survived by her children, Betty Jones of Burna, Patricia Hopkins of Ledbetter, Jerry Scarbrough of Benton, and Lynn Scarbrough of Burna; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Scarbrough was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Scarbrough; a son, David Scarbrough; a daughter, Eula Bell Tramble; her parents, Fred and Lavina Montgomery Kirk; one granddaughter, Debra Jones; one grandson, Jeff Tramble; three infant sons; two brothers; and three sisters.


Marsh
Gwen Preston Marsh, 75, of Ashland, Ky. died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007 at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland.
Marsh was born Oct. 20, 1932, in Boyd County, Ky, the daughter of the late Golden "Pat" and Iva Greene Preston.
She was married 19 years to Charles Dexter Marsh, who preceded in her death in 1989. She was a homemaker and personal caregiver. Marsh was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church, where she played piano and taught Sunday school. She was very active in local organizations such as the Boyd County Senior Center, Ashland Kiwanis, Meals on Wheels, Boyd County Heart Association and Boyd County Homemakers.
She is survived by five children, Alice (Dan) Arterburn of Old Hickory, Tenn.; Valerie Suzanne (Hutch) Goad of Marion; Charles Basil (Carla) Marsh of Birdseye, Ind.; Donald G. (Kathy) Marsh of Poquoson, Va.; and Linda Gail (David) Villarreal of Monterey, Calif.; a sister, Gail Preston Brown of Grayson, Ky.; a brother, William "Ed" (Elsie) Preston of Frankfort, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services to will be held at 2 p.m., Friday Nov. 23, at the Neal Funeral Home in Catlettsburg, Ky. Marsh’s brother-in-law, Pastor Don Marsh, and her son, Pastor Donald G. Marsh, will officiate. Burial will follow at Ashland Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends is from noon until 2 p.m., Friday prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels, 1701 Central Avenue, Fifth Floor, Attn: Kim, Ashland, KY 41101.

Garrett
Funeral services for Isabell Garrett, 89, of Hampton were Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Holliman officiating. Burial was in White Church Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, James E. Jackson and Vernon Tolley, both of Hampton, Odis C. Tolley of Burna and Carlos E. Garrett; one daughter, Lucy Faulkner of Salem; one brother, Floyd Jackson of Salem; two sisters, Eulene Belt of Marion and Lucille Wayland of Golconda, Ill.; a half-brother, James M. Jackson of Marion; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Garrett; two brothers; and one sister. Her parents were Monroe and Sarah Steward Jackson.


November 15, 2007 Issue

Tabor
Funeral services for Robert Shawn Tabor, 27, of Marion were Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. Dean Atchison officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Tabor died at 9:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Shelia Tabor of Marion; a sister, Breeanna Tabor of Evansville; paternal grandparents, Ann Tabor of Salem and Paul Tabor of Marion; maternal grandmother, Waunita McDowell of Joy; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lynn McDowell.

Hawkins
Ruth Hayden Hawkins, 94, of Madisonville died at 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence.
She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Survivors include one son, Charles S. Hawkins of Madisonville; four grandchildren, Ruth Ann (Donnie) Farmer of Marion, Susan (Mitch) Gooch and Tom and Charles G. Hawkins; and six great-grandchildren.
Hawkins was preceded in death by her husband, Smith Hawkins; her parents, Fenis and Eliza Jane Nance Epley; her brother, James B. Epley; and a granddaughter, Sherry L. Hawkins.
The funeral was Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Kermit Berry officiating. Burial was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Gordon
Brandy Cowan Gordon, 33, of Pekin, Ill., died at her home Tuesday Nov. 6, 2007.
She was the daughter of Harry “Squeeky” and Joann Cowan of Sturgis.
Gordon is survived by her husband, Steve Gordon of Pekin and her children, Cody, Stevie, Courtney and Mikayla; her grandmother, Judy Cowan of Marion; sisters, Angela Vance of Tennessee, Jennifer Byerley of Indiana; and a brother, Jason Cowan of Sturgis.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Alexander
Dorothy Alexander, 82, of Marion died at 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include grandchildren Kim (Tony) Floyd of Marion, and Michelle (Kevin) Garland of Benton; great-grandchildren, Kensley Bowerman of Benton, Rece Diles and Shelby Wahl of Marion; and step-grandchildren Amanda and Ally Floyd of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Alexander; and her daughter, Nancy Smith. Her parents were Burnie and Birdie Stone.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman and Rev. Steve Graham officiating. Burial will be at Crayne Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ferguson
Paulitt Ferguson of Citrus Heights, Calif., died on Oct. 18, 2007 in California.
She was born March 10, 1954 in Illinois and graduated from Providence High School in 1972 and from nursing school in Madisonville.
She worked as a licensed practical nurse for over 20 years and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Ferguson was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Providence.
Survivors include a son, Michael Hehir Jr., of Mt. Clements, Mich.; two daughters, Michelle David of Citrus Heights, and Christina Smith of Roseville, Mich.; her mother, Helen Ferguson of Providence; five grandchildren; and a brother, Joe Ferguson of Spring Creek, Nev.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 at Dycusburg Cemetery in Crittenden County with Rev. Barry Cullen officiating.
Townsend, Jones and Erdman Funeral Home in Providence was in charge of arrangements.

Workman
Lyle E. Workman, 71, of Marion died at 11:05 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a lifelong farmer.
Workman is survived by his wife of 51 years, Vivian Belt Workman of Marion; three sons, Larry Workman of Dry Ridge, Ky., and Barry and Gary Workman, both of Marion; a daughter, Sharon Smith of Marion; two brothers, Ted and Sidney Workman, both of Marion; three sisters, Nancy Byarley, Pearl Byarley and Betty Belt, all of Marion; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin P. and Leona Johnson Workman.
Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 10 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Richard Gardner officiating. Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Ramage
Roy Lee Ramage, 44, of Ledbetter died at 2:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 at his residence. He was of the pentecostal faith.
Survivors include his mother, Edna Mae Ramage; a sister, Sue Peach; and a niece, Shavonna Peach-Bullock, all of Ledbetter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Erlin Ramage; and a sister, Sharon Ramage.
Visitation was after 11 a.m., Wednesday Loveless Chapel Pentecostal Church. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Wednesday at the church with Bro. Carey Cowell and Bro. Tim Sprouse officiating. Burial was at Loveless Chapel Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.

Manus
Earl Wayne Manus, 69, of Crittenden County died at 1:44 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 at his home. Complete obituary will be published next week. Morgan Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Jones
Bonnie Catherine Jones, 72, of Eddyville died at 12:38 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Gleason, Tenn.
Jones was a retired manager of Palisades Resort in Lyon County and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church there.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Jeff) Darnall of Eddyville and Cindy Cosby of Gleason; a son, Stefan Ellington of Marion; seven grandchildren, Rommel Ellington, Stefanie Powell, Dawn Breedlove, Charles Breedlove, Brady Darnall, Sam Cosby and Clay Cosby; three great-grandchildren, Jake Ellington, Ian Ellington and Jacen Powell; a brother, Tom (Gladys) O’Bryan of Grand Rivers; two sisters, Martha (Roby) Kight of Kevil and Katie Tiller of Lyon County.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Jones, and her parents, Floyd Henry O’Bryan and Elsie Rachel Downing O’Bryan.
Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 10 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Johnnie Davis and Rev. Jason Randall officiating. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery in Lyon County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Church Trust Fund, c/o Dorothy McKinney, 759 SR 818 North, Princeton, KY 42445 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Jayne Stovall, PO Box 1083, Eddyville, KY 42038.

Wallace
Dorothy J. “Deanie” Wallace, 79, of Marion died at 10:51 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She worked in retail sales for many years at Hick’s Dollar Store in Marion.
Survivors include two daughters, Cindy (Ricky) Guess of Bartlett, Tenn., and Jan (David) Davis of Smithland; three sons, Ed (Deb) Mitchell of Evansville, Greg Wallace and Mark (Rene) Wallace, both of Marion; her best friend, Carlisle Towery of Marion; two brothers, Donald Watson of Marion and Fred Watson of Kansas; three sisters, Oma Lee Dixon of Marion, Sud Rayburn of Smithland and Gracie Arflack of Sturgis; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Wallace was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mertie Conger Watson; two sisters, Corine York and Velda Watson; and half-brother, Robert Fritts.
Services were Sunday, Nov. 11 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Bro. David Davis officiating.
Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Kinnis
Lona M. Kinnis, 85, of Hobart, Ind., died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at St. Anthony In-Patient Hospice in Crown Point, Ind.
She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Hobart and formerly a very active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Glen Park, Ind.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn (Anthony) Cardenas of Portage, Ind.; two sons, Gary (Debbie) Kinnis of Jamestown, N.Y., and Ted (Marcia) Kinnis of Munster, Ind.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dottie Martin of Highland, Ind., and Jane Retke of California; and several nieces and nephews.
Kinnis was preceded in death by her husband, Kavid Kinnis; her parents, William H. Davis and Leah Owen Davis; three brothers, William L. Davis, Delvas H. Davis and James R. Davis; and one sister, Margaret Cassell.
Funeral services were Nov. 12 at Geisen Funeral Home in Merrillville, Ind., with Rev. Alex N. Stone officiating. Burial was at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Hospice, 203 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307.

Son
Deryl Son, 84, of the Walnut Grove community died at 9:04 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 at his residence in Caldwell County.
He was a retired mechanic, had worked at Robinson Implement for 42 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mildred Austin Son; a son, Renee Son of Caldwell County; and three brothers, Denver Son of Louisville, Garret Son of Newburgh, Ind., and Roy Son of Hansen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Randal Son and Gladys Lavina Dorris Son; and a sister, Beryl Son.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Morgan Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was a Rowland Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Hunter
Bob Hunter, 79, of Marion died at 2:14 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Funeral arrangements at Gilbert Funeral Home were incomplete at press time.

Lanham
Frances D. Lanham, 83, of Marion died at 1:55 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Gary Lanham of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Lanham.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


November 8, 2007 Issue

Penn
Clarence Elbert Penn Jr., 74, of Marion died at 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a retired miner from Gunther-Nash Coal Co.
Survivors include his wife, Shelby Penn of Marion; two daughters, Sandy Heady of Marion and Marilyn D’Amico of Waveland, Miss.; four sons, James, Kenneth, Gary and Jerald, all of Marion; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Penn was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Elbert Sr., and Catherine Brown Penn; two brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Rogers Waters officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park Ave., Marion, KY 42064.

Rushing
Doris Ann Rushing, 69, of Humble, Texas, formerly of Marion, died at 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007 at her home.
She was a member of St. William Catholic Church, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Beta Sigma Phi and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Rushing is survived by her husband, Ken Rushing of Humble; a daughter, Gina Byrd of Tybee Island, Ga.; a son, William M. Rushing of Humble; a brother, Lawrence William Barkau Jr. of San Diego, Calif.; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence William Sr. and Charline Barkau, and one son.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8 at St. William Catholic Church in Marion with Father Larry McBride officiating. Burial will be at the St. William Cemetery.
Visitation was from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Doom
Courtney Doom, 73, of Smithland died at 1:47 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 at her home.
He was a member of Smithland First Baptist Church, an avid hunter and retired from Carbide of Calvert City.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Wanda Doom of Smithland; three daughters, Debra (Joe) Thomason of Smithland, and Sandra (Danny) Sewell of Calvert City and Pam (Mitchell) Thompson of Gilbertsville; a son, Tim (Michelle) Doom of Benton; five brothers, Louie Doom, Teddy Doom and Hugh Doyle Doom, all of Grand Rivers, and Holland Doom and Willis Doom, both of Smithland; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Doom was preceded in death by his parents, Norvin and Edria Mae Doom; a sister, Charles Marie; and a brother, Loye Doom.
Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 3 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland with Rev. Willie Guess and Rev. Andrew Sexton officiating. Burial was at Cothran Cemetery.

Tabor
Robert Shawn Tabor, 27, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident (see related article this issue).
Arrangements at Boyd Funeral Home were incomplete at press time.

Brasher
Ray Brasher, 44, of Marion died at 4:27 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 at his residence.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Ann Crider Brasher of Marion; two sons, Ray Brasher of Murray and Matthew Brasher of Bowling Green; a daughter, Candace Brasher of Murray; two brothers, Mike Brasher of Bowling Green and Jeff Brasher of Nortonville; three sisters, Kathy Offutt of Madisonville, Mary Ford of Greenville and Diwana Wilson of Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Osie Mae Hunter Brasher.
Graveside services were Saturday, Nov. 3 at New Salem Cemetery in Nortonville with Rev. Jamie Baker officiating.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Guess
Virgil N. Guess, 95, of Louisville, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007.
He was a retired employee of Sperry-New Holland, a methodist and a Kentucky Colonel.
Guess is survived by his wife, Marie Richardson Guess; three sons, Foster (Jo-Ann) and Harry (Donna) Guess of Louisville, and Jim (Glenda) Guess of Henderson; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Foreman’s Funeral Home in Jeffersontown with graveside services later in the day at Hurricane Cemetery near Tolu.

Fletcher
Fannie Pearl Fletcher, 82, of Marion died at 2 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of the Marion Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hunter Edwards of Marion; four sons, Carl Ferrell of Villa Ridge, Mo., Rickie Fletcher and Jerry Fletcher, both of Marion, and Charles Fletcher Jr. of Dever, Wyo.; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren
Fletcher was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fletcher Sr., and her parents, George A. and Lillien Mae Ferrell.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday Nov. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland River Homes, 720 Maddux Loop, Salem, KY 42078.

November 1, 2007 Issue

Clarke
Ida Frances Clarke, 81, of Marion died at 4:05 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Born Jan. 16, 1926 in Union County, she was a life member of Virgil Jones VFW Ladies Auxiliary Marion Post 12022.
Survivors include her husband, William E. Clarke; three daughters, Tamie Clarke, Rita Vickery and Lisa Benson, all of Marion; a son, Randall Clarke of Beaver Dam; two step-sisters, Pat Starkey of Sturgis and Betty Cowles of Marion, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Robinson of Morganfield and Elsie Kuester of Evansville; a cousin, Donald (Pat) Russell of Evansville; several nieces and nephews; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Clarke was preceded in death by her parents, James R. and Lorene Woodard Robinson Sr.; a step-father, Samuel Straker; one brother, James R. (Sammy) Robinson Jr.; and a grandson, Scott A. Morris.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 29 at at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville.
Memorial contributions can be made to The Arthritis Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Martin
World War II veteran Norris Martin, 85, of Grand Rivers died at 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
Martin had been a member of the invasion of Normandy during the Second World War.
He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and the American Legion Burna Post 217.
Norris is survived by three daughters, Nancy Mitchell and Marilyn O’Bryan, both of Grand Rivers, and Teresa Croft of Salem; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Lee Martin and Cassie Geneva Barnett Martin and one sister, Neva Woody.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Brent Lee officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

McIntyre
Julia Lee Thompson McIntyre, 67, of Hampton died at 7 a.m., Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at her residence.
She was employed by the federal government for 21 years in many agencies in the personnel department. An avid historian and genealogist, McIntyre was a life member of the Livingston County Genealogical Society and a still life painter.
Survivors include her husband of 31 years, William McIntyre of Hampton; a brother Ted (Jean) Thompson of Hampton; a sister, Janice (Billy) Christiansen of Hampton; four nieces, Margaret Vanover, Jennifer L. Thompson, Cynthia Deavers and Laurie Large; three nephews, Richard Wheeler, John Schaefer and Bruce Schaefer; one great-niece, Jordan Thompson of Hampton; two uncles, Bobby Champion and Harry Jones; three aunts, Clara Champion, Christine Champion and Patsy Jones; and several cousins.
Her parents were James T. and Evelyn M. Champion Thompson.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Dean Atchison officiating. Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Pope
World War II veteran Lawrence C. “L.C.” Pope Jr., 81, of Salem died at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
Pope was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served during the Second World War and during the Korean War. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Shriners and the American Legion.
Surviving are his wife, Edna McDaniel Pope of Salem; a daughter, Shelia (Kevin) Kelley of Metropolis, Ill.; one step-daughter, Wanda (H.L.) Grimes of Salem; one step-son, Bob (Sharon) McDaniel of Salem; a sister, Jesse Taylor of Salem; a brother Charles (Jacquie) Pope of Paducah; a sister-in-law, Helen Witt of Mattoon, Ill.; three grandchildren, Carly Clark, Hailey (Jonathan) Burnham and Aaronn (Courtney) Clark; five step-grandchildren, David Grimes, Cami (Chris) Williams, Michelle McDaniel, Christina Stewart and Brian (Jada) McDaniel; one great-grandson; nine step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and family and friends.
Pope was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Gail Pope; his parents, Lawrence C. and Emma Pope; and a stepson, Gary M. Haley.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 29 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. John East and Bro. Mark Combs officiating. Burial was at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Rosebud, Ill.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607-1460. Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Crider
Margaret Board Crider, 90, of Fredonia died at 7:10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at her home.
She was member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Crider is survived by one son, Carroll Crider of Fredonia; two daughters, Phyllis Ballew of Fairfield, Calif., and Karen Parrent of Fredonia; seven grandchildren, Melissa Crider-Hopper, Bill Crider, David Ballew, Jennifer Ballew, Katie Parrent, Matt Parrent and Mark Parrent; five great-grandchildren, Madison Crider, Paulena Davenport, Alana Sofia Ballew, Alivia Parrent and Briana Parrent; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard G. Crider; her parents, J.W. Board and Rose Kennaday Board; and several half brothers and half sisters.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Lester Watson and Rev. Tom Keim officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Condolences may be sent by email to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.


October 25, 2007 Issue

Clark
Carlton Clark, 93, of Marion died at 8:40 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
He was a member of the Marion Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a retired locksmith from Union Carbide in Paducah.
Survivors include three daughters, Jeanne (Fred) Lynn of Marion, Sharon (Lou) Miles of Hendersonville, Tenn., Jayne (Bob) Hill of Madison, Tenn.; a sister, Ada Ilene Hoover of Livonia, Mich.; six grandchildren, Laura Lynn of Madison, Miss., Steve (Tammy) Lynn of Marion, Alisa (Bret) McCulley of Goodlettsville, Tenn., Geoffry Miles of Hendersonville, Tenn., and Carly Hill and Zach Hill, both of Madison, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Jenna Lynn of Marion, Tyler (Ashley) Guess of Marion, and Blake Miles of Hendersonville; and one great-great-granddaughter, Taylor Guess of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Clark; his parents, Robert Reed and Mae Clark; and a brother, Robert Clark.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. DeeAnn Thompson officiating. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 224 W. Bellville, St., Marion, KY 42064.

Courtney
Mary Lue Courtney, 69, of Sturgis died at 1:56 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
She was a member of Grace Fellowship Church of Morganfield and enjoyed reading and sewing.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Courtney of Sturgis; two daughters, Bridgett Winders of Sturgis and Karen Bradford of Morganfield; two sons, Louie Courtney and Daren Courtney, both of Marion; two brothers, Willie West of Marion and Doug West of Hatfield, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18 at Pythian Ridge Cemetery at Sturgis with Rev. Dwight Jackson officiating. Whitsell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Hearell
Jewel Dean Hearell, 80, of Marion died at 3:44 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Claud Hearell; two sons, Roger (Debbie) Hearell and Eddie Hearell, both of Marion; two sisters, Louise Hearell and Norveline Walker, both of Salem; and one grandson, David Hearell.
Her parents were Chester and Lima Watson Wayland.
Services were at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Taylor
Neil Taylor, 73, of Marion died at 9:25 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 at his residence.
He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion.
Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Orben Ephrum and Charlotte Patmor Taylor, and a daughter, Faye Taylor.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Alberta Taylor of Marion; sons, Bruce (Vicki) Taylor of Smithland, Michael (Theresa) Taylor and Donnie (Robyn) Taylor, both of Marion and David Taylor of Salem; daughters, Brenda (Terry) Adams of Marion and Jayne (Chris) Anderson of Greensburg, Penn.; one brother, William Duke (Charlotte) Taylor of Dixon, Ill.; and grandchildren, Staci Wallace, Travis Taylor, Bradley Adams, Jeremy Smith, Chad Taylor, Lynsey Taylor, Taylor Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Poco Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Lane Wallace, Shelby Wallace, Emily Adams, Wesley Taylor; and two step-grandchildren: Adam Reynolds and Jake Flannery.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 20 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Rev. Rob Ison and Rev. Russ Davidson officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Tinsley
Elizabeth Ann Tinsley, 61, of Marion died at 4:25 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Stevenson Methodist Church in Franklin, Ky.
Survivors include her husband, Charles D. Tinsley; a son, Stephen B. Tinsley; daughter, Debora LeAnn Tinsley; and a granddaughter, Kayla Dawn Tinsley, all of Marion; a sister Sharon Hicks of Gainsville, Ga.; and a brother, Rickey Cassitty of Elberfeld, Ind.
She was preceded in death by her parents, B.P. Cassitty Jr., and Lillie Mae Parker.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Stevenson Methodist Cemetery in Franklin.

Mitchell
Juanita H. Mitchell, 86, of Clay died Saturday, Oct. 20 , 2007 at Colonial Terrace Nursing Home in Sebree.
She was born in Clay to the late Roy and Mina Holland. She was valedictorian of her senior class at Clay High School and attended Western Kentucky University. Mitchell was a member of the Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay for more than 75 years and she was a school teacher at Wheatcroft, Clay and Webster County for more than 20 years. She had also worked at Farmers Bank in Clay.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, George Earl of Clay, one daughter, Angie Newton of Bowling Green; a son, Judge William E. Mitchell of Clay; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Webb Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Vernon Perdue and Rev. Laddie Pride officiating. Burial was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Webb Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Brandon
Miles Brandon, 51, of Calvert City and formerly of Marion, died Friday at 1:55 a.m. at his home.
He was born in Madisonville and worked as an Asbestos-Abatement for M.P.S., Inc.. at TVA-Shawnee Fossil Plant. He was also a Member of the Asbestos Workers Union Local #207.
Survivors include his wife Ginger Leigh Green Brandon of Calvert City; his mother Sarah Knight Brandon of Paducah; a sister, Sara Kay Ransdell of Gulfport, Miss.; a brother, Richard Knight Brandon of Georgetown; four nieces and nephews, Brandon Blake and Cal Parker, both of Gulfport, Miss.; Sarah Katherine Brandon and Richard Miles Brandon II, both of Georgetown, Ky.
Brandon was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Richard Miles Brandon.
Services were at 11 a.m. Monday Oct. 22 at Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to, The McCracken Humane Society, 4000 Coleman Rd., Paducah KY 42001, or to your favorite charity.

Caniff
Anna Rose Caniff, 57, of Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 at Naples, Fla.
She was a member of Estero Methodist Church in Estero, Fla., a member of the Spring Run 9 Hole Ladies Golf Association, worked at Potter & Brumfield in Marion and was for 11 years the owner of Pood’s Restaurant in Princeton, Ind. She had been a real estate agent at Gulf Coast Realty in Florida.
Survivors include her husband, Jay Caniff of Bonita Springs; three sons, Todd (Sarah) Riley of Marion, Chris (Andrea) Caniff and Colt Caniff, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; three sisters, Brenda (Terry) Coleman of St. Louis, Jean (Dale) Smith of Calvert City and Joan (Lynn) Scarbrough of Burna; and five grandchildren, Paxton and Payton Riley of Marion and Conner, Alexa and Addyson Caniff of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Wanda Thompson.
A memorial service in Marion will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Burdon and Rev. Keith Davis officiating. Burial will be at Hampton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions should be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park Ave., Marion, KY 42064.

Oliver
Funeral services for Stanley “Hawk” Oliver, 81, will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurm