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 Thurman officiating. Visitation will be held starting at 10 a.m., Friday.
Oliver died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Ill. He was well known for his organization of the Marion High School reunions held annually on the July 4 holiday weekend. He was a Kentucky Colonel and had been given the Key to the City of Marion for his work with the annual school reunion.
Survivors include two daughters, Cetyl Gatena and Tamela Oliver; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two daughters-in-law, Janie and Judy Oliver.
Oliver was preceded in death by his wife, Tina; and two sons, Jim and Bill Oliver.
Burial at Mapleview Cemetery will follow the funeral.

October 18, 2007 Issue

Clark
Carlton Clark, 93, of Marion died at 8:40 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007. Arrangements were incomplete at press time. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.


Courtney
Mary Lue Courtney, 69, of Sturigs, died at 1:56 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007. Arrangements were incomplete at press time. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Lane
Rebecca Doom Lane, 52, of Eddyville died at 8:10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 at her residence.
She was a retired correctional guard for the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville and a member of the Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Caldwell County.
Survivors include three daughters, Jessica Colson of Wichita, Kan., Lara Lane of Nashville and Ashley Lane of Paducah; a grandson, Camron Colson of Wichita and her mother and step-father, Dottie and Jimmy Manley of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harland Doom, her paternal grandparents, George and Iva Shewcraft Doom, and her maternal grandparents, Leslie and Dolly Doom McClure.
Services were at 11 a.m., today (Thursday, Oct. 18) at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Visitation was Wednesday night from 5-8. Burial will be at Dycusburg Cemetery.

LaRue
Fannie Louise LaRue, 83, died at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include her sons, Roger Dale LaRue and Robert Glen LaRue, both of Fredonia; Larry Joe LaRue of Mayfield, John Wayne LaRue of Florida and James Newton LaRue of Eddyville; daughters, Charlotte Ann Conger of Fredonia and Janet Louise Lyles of Paducah; a sister, Connie Faye Perryman of Marion; brothers, John Ed Cash of Arkansas and William Garland Cash of Harrosburg; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
LaRue was preceded in death by her husband, James Jap LaRue; two sisters; one brother and her parents, William Homer Cash and Margaret Ruby Mayfield Cash.
Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 12 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Hollis
Guy Hollis, 50, of Sturgis died at 5:14 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Hollis of Sturgis; a daughter Lucy (Richard) Belanger of Fort Knox; two sons, Michael (Jeanna) Ramage of Morganfield and Josh (Amber) Sindeff of Sturgis; three sisters, Bonnie Jackson of Eddyville, Betty Hill of Sturgis and Vicky Cox of Fredonia; two brothers, James Hollis of Marion and George “Porkchop” Hollis Jr. of Sturgis; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 13 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Stacy Foster officiating. Burial was at Loveless Chapel Cemetery in Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice.

Croft
Mitchell R. Croft, 50, of Eddyville died at 12:20 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was of Baptist faith.
Croft is survived by a son, Josh Croft, and a grandson, Thomas Mitchell Croft, both of Corydon, Ind.; his mother, Pat Downs Hunt of Marion; two brothers, Dale Croft of Lawrenceburg, Ky., and Derek Croft of Salem; a sister, Tina Culver of Burna; and his step-mother, Mary Croft of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Croft.
Services were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Gordon Downs and Rev. Michael Grimes officiating. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery in Livingston County.

Paris
Dorothy Lee Paris, 88, of Marion died at 2 a.m., Thursday Oct. 11, 2007 at Crittenden County Health & Rehab Center.
Born Aug. 22, 1919 in Crittenden County, she was a member of Marion Christian Church and former owner of Paris Upholstery in Marion.
Survivors include her daughter, Doris Ann Hodge, and a son, Mike Paris, both of Marion; a step-son, Eddie Paris of Evansville; step-daughter, Gelima Paris Hutcherson of Buffalo, Ky.; a brother, Paul A. Hunt of Carlisle, Iowa; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Paris was preceded in death by her husband, Jamie H. Paris; a son, James F. Paris; her parents, Issac and Maggie Long Hunt; and 10 siblings.
Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 14 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was a Paris Cemetery.

Jones
Lottie B. Quertermous Jones, 77, of Henshaw died at 2:39 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Edward E. Jones; two daughters, Brenda Jones of Henshaw and Dena Davis of Waverly; five sons, Darrel Jones of Sturgis, Dorris “Bud” Jones and Doyle Jones, both of Henshaw; Donald Jones of Flora, Ill., and Roger Jones of Darmstadt, Ind.; a sister, Ruby Phillips of Marion; a brother, Bill Quertermous of Grand Prairie, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aleck Levi Quertermous and Hettie Flora Tudor Quertermous.
Funeral services were Oct. 2 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Rev. Jim Lane officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield.

Porterfield
Vanessa Porterfield, 45, of Fredonia died at 8:33 p.m., Oct. 16, 2007 at her home.
She was a member of the Frances Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Evert Porterfield of Fredonia; a son, Brandon Joe Wagoner of Frances; a daughter, Brittany June Wagoner of Fredonia; a brother, Richie Lindsey of Frances; her father, Larry Lindsey of Marion; a sister, Teresa Miniard of Marion; her mother, Faye Brown of Frances; a grand-daughter, Catelyn Wagoner of Sullivan and two nieces.
Porterfield was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Wagoner.
Funeral services were Friday with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.

October 11, 2007 Issue

Curless
Lester Devere Curless, 91, of Mattoon died at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007 at Crittenden Health & Rehab Center.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Berry Curless; four daughters, RoseMary Trowbridge of Morganfield, Barbara Jean Leheccka of McHenry, Ill., Alice Marie Blazina of Marion and Lee Ann Gardella of Marion; one son, Lester Curless of Geneva, Fla.; two sisters, Mary Lou Genseal of San Antonio, Texas and Alice Marie Rose of Auburn, Calif.; two brothers Perry Curless of Spring Bay, Ill., and Bernard Curless of Metomora, Ill.; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
His parents were Claude Albert and Verna Shawgo Curless. In addition to his parents, Curless was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Curless and his first wife, Alba Julia Abreu Curless.
Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis was in charge of arrangements. A service was held there on Thursday, Sept. 27. A funeral and graveside service were also held in Orange Park, Fla. Burial was at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park.

McKinney
Cora McKinney, 92, formerly of Marion and Salem, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007 at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Ky.
She is survived by a daughter, Janice Arflack (Kenneth) of Madison, Ala.; a son, Danny (Shirley) McKinney of Murray; five grandchildren, Kent Arflack of Madison, Ala., Kevin Arflack of Seattle, Wash., Keith (Katherine) Arflack of Greer, S.C.; Danette (Steve) Shepard of Madisonville and Kimberly Cummings of Murray; and seven great-grandchildren.
McKinney was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Orville McKinney; her parents, James and Josephene Croft; eight brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial followed at Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
McKinney was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Union Cemetery Fund, c/o Rita Hall, 447 SR 1668, Marion, KY 42064.

LaRue
Funeral services for Fannie Louise LaRue, 83, of Fredonia will be at 11 a.m., Friday at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem. LaRue died at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Crittenden Hospital.
Rev. Herbert Alexander will officiate the funeral and burial will follow at Salem Cemetery.
A complete obituary will be published in next week’s edition of The Crittenden Press.

Jones
Cora Lottie B. Quertermous Jones, 77, of Henshaw died at 2:39 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Edward E. Jones; two daughters, Brenda Jones of Henshaw and Dena Davis of Waverly; five sons, Darrel Jones of Sturgis, Dorris “Bud” Jones and Doyle Jones, both of Henshaw; Donald Jones of Flora, Ill., and Roger Jones of Darmstadt, Ind.; a sister, Ruby Phillips of Marion; a brother, Bill Quertermous of Grand Prairie, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aleck L. and Hettie F. Jones.
Funeral services were Oct. 2 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Rev. Jim Lane officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield.

Sigler
Macie Lee Sigler, 91, of Marion died at 9:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a homemaker and member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two daughters Norma Sue Keeling of East Peoria, Ill., and Glenda Todd of Marion; two sons, Wayne Sigler of Kuttawa and Gerald Sigler of Ledbetter; a brother, Leon Hodges of Crayne; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Sigler was born May 23, 1916 in Crittenden County, the daughter of Vernon and Lucy Wigginton Hodges, who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her husband, Delmer Sigler; sisters, Velda Lamb and Geneva Chandler and a brother, Carlos Hodges.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Frank McCallum and Rev. Gary Carlton officiating. Burial was at Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Sugar Grove Cemetery Fund in c/o Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 585 Sugar Grove Church Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Simpkins
Funeral services for Paul L. Simpkins will be at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home.
Simpkins, 34, of Marion died at 11:04 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital following a nearly four-year battle with scleroderma. He was a member of the Ambassador for Christ Church and formerly employed by Dotiki Coal mines in Webster County.
Survivors include his wife, Brandi Simpkins; a son, Dayton Simpkins, his mother, Linda Penn; father Larry Simpkins; a brother, Joey Simpkins; two sisters, Sissy Conyer and Meredith Conger; a step-brother, Chris Penn; and a step-sister, Leslie Ann Simpkins, all of Marion.
Visitation was held starting at 5 p.m., Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be at Asbridge Cemetery.

Woodall
Larry Michael Woodall, 57, of Evansville died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007 at his residence.
Woodall was born Jan. 28, 1950 in Marion. He was a 1968 graduate of Harrison High School and attended the University of Southern Indiana. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1971 and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas during the Vietnam War.
He was most recently a real estate agent. Woodall was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Lessing Masonic Lodge #464, the Hadi Shrine, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He coached youth softball and soccer. He was also an avid supporter of swimming competitions.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Rosalie Lodato Woodall; daughters, Julie (Carl) Underwood and Sarah Woodall; parents, Wilbur and Bernice Belt Woodall, all of Evansville; brothers, Ron (Debbie) Woodall of Downers Grove, Ill., and Stephen G. (Darla) Woodall of Evansville; 20 nieces and nephews and three great-nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Mass was Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Evansville with Deacon Ed Wilkerson, Fr. Attila Frohlich and Rev. Randy Anderson officiating. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery where the Retired Veterans Memorial Club conducted military rites.
Browning Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial High School Girls Soccer, 1500 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714 or C.J.'s Bus, c/o any Old National Bank branch to "The CJ's Bus Foundation" account.

October 4, 2007 Issue

Hughes
James William Hughes, 84, of Marion died at 4:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at his residence.
Born on Aug. 2, 1923 in Crittenden County, Hughes was retired from Potter & Brumfield where was a maintenance supervisor.
Survivors include a daughter, Caroline Bryant of Marion; and a sister, Dorothy Hughes of Marion; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Hodge Hughes, and his parents Wilmer and Rena Craighead Hughes.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev Chris Brantley officiating. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.

Hunter
Garrett Edward Hunter, 60, of Marion died at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Garrett Edward Hunter Jr., of Marion; his mother, Lillie Mae Kinnis Clark of Marion; two sisters, Reba Kersey of Crayne and Mary Jane Lynch of Marion; and one brother, Clinton Lowery Hunter of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Edward Hunter.
Funeral services were Oct. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Alexander and Rev. Roger Stewart officiating. Burial was in Bell Mines Cemetery.

Fondaw
Robert Lee Fondaw, 72, of Marion died at 8:50 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at Livingston Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Fondaw of Marion; two daughters, Julie Ann Earls and Karen Denise Benavides of Marion; a son, Robert Fondaw of Barbersville, Ky.; four brothers, Jessie Parker of Ortonville, Mich., Eddie Spencer of Petoskey, Mich., Samuel Spencer of Au-Gres, Mich., Ernest Fondaw of Lovelaceville, Ky., three sisters, Dorothy Harrell of Twining, Mich., Linda Byerley of Lovelaceville, Ky., and Jackie Spencer of Arizona; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Fondaw was preceded in death by his parents, Hurley Lester Fondaw and Anna Mae Willis Spencer, and two brothers.
Funeral services were Oct. 2 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Driver officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Harris
Funeral services for Rev. Loyd W. "Toodie" Harris, 74, of Marion, will be held at 2 p.m., Oct. 4, 2007 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Ashford, Rev. Tom Easley and Rev. Bob Patton will officiate. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Harris died Oct. 2 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of the General Baptist Church and pastored churches in western Kentucky and southern Illinois for 39 years.
Surviving are his wife, Melva Jean Harris of Marion; a daughter, Barbara (George) Crawford of Lola; two sons, Keith (Cindy) Harris of Madisonville and Gary (Crystol) Harris of Reidland; three sisters, Ophelia Damron of Salem, Mildred Croft of Lola and Betty Kinnis of Marion; a brother Harold "Preacher" Harris of Lola; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Augusta Loyd Harris; three brothers, Adrian Harris, Willard Harris and Glenn "Shorty" Harris.

Hicks
John L. “Pete” Hicks, 75, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Sept. 27, 2007 at his home. He was born April 18, 1932 in Marion to the late Allie and Naomi Kirk Hicks.
Hicks was a retired builder of water filtration plants and a member of the Masonic lodge in Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Dalton Hicks.
He is survived by two daughters, Yetta (Jim) Freeman, and Cindi Short both of Hot Springs; four sisters, Frances Turley, Ruth Ann Hunter, Vivian Hicks and Jane Pollock all of Kentucky; one grandson, Scott (Stacey) Langston; two great-grandsons, Grayson Langston and Austin Merriott; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Oct. 1, 2007 in the Chapel of Caruth-Hale Funeral Home with Jim Freeman officiating. Burial was in Crestview Cemetery. An online guest book is available atwww.caruth-hale.com. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

September 27, 2007 Issue

Eberle
William “Bill” Eberle, 59, of Marion died at 3:40 p.m., Sept. 22, 2007 at his home.
He was a member of the Unity Baptist Church and retired from Peabody Coal Company.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Eberle of Marion; two brothers, Robert Eberle of Burna and Arthur Eberle of Conway, Ark.; five sisters, Melva Doane of Burna, Lue Watson of Conway, Ark., Patsy Collins of Marion, Margaret Eberle of Princeton and Anna Belle Latham of Breman; three grandchildren, William and Chelsea Allen and Chloe Jackson, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Lillie Eberle; a son, William “Little Bill” Eberle; and a daughter, Pam Jackson.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Hix officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon International, PO Box 304 Salem, KY 42078 or the American Cancer Society, 130 E. Mound Park Ave., Marion, KY 42064.

Grady
Frances Driskill Grady, 87, of Marion died at 10 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, 2007 at Crittenden Health Systems.
Born the daughter of Arnold and Lena Maude Guess Driskill Dec. 22, 1919 in Marion, Grady was preceded in death by her husband, Orville “Soupy” Grady.
Survivors include her son, Wesley Grady of Marion; and two grand-daughters, Kelly Grady of Louisville and Amy Grady Byford of Marion.
No services were planned. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dunning
Rosemary Pope Dunning, native of Livingston County, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007. She was born Jan. 10, 1926.
Survivors include two daughters, Kathy (Steve) Williams of Goshen and Ellen (Will) Neff of Lewisville, Texas; four grandchildren David and Matt Williams and Andrea and Beth Neff.
Known as Johnny, Dunning enjoyed basket making, fishing and seeing her great-grandchildren, Andrew, Bailynn and Caia Jewel. She was a member of North Livingston Baptist Church, Homemakers Club, Women’s Mission Union and had created about 1,600 handmade baskets.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 27 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with Revs. Ken Cummins, Jim Wring and Phillip Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Hampton Cemetery. Visitation was after 5 p.m., Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, PO Box 26, Salem, KY 42078. Contributions and condolences may be made online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

September 20, 2007 Issue

White
Rachel White, 84, of Eddyville died at 4:35 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa.
White was a homemaker and member of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Lyon County. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. “Bill” White; two sisters, Barbara Heiberg and Frances Lester; three brothers, Clifton Dorroh, Eldwood Dorroh and an infant; and by her parents, B.C. and Willie Naomi Cash Dorroh.
Survivors include a son, Rodney (Karen) White of Eddyville; two grandsons, Brent (Holly) White of Marion and Shane White of Dayton, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Avery Beth White; one brother, Billy Joe (Joyce) Dorroh of Princeton; a brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Lester of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. John Ray Baker and Dr. Jerrell White officiating. Burial was at New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
Memorials may be made to the Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation, 2410 Patterson Street, Suite 110, Nashville, TN 37203.

September 13, 2007 Issue

Smith
Pearl O. Smith, 98, died Sept. 5, 2007. She was born Sept. 26, 1908, the daughter of William Edgar and Ella Tilford Smith. She graduated from Lockyears Business College in Evansville and attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
On vacation in Washington, she secured employment in private business and remained. Two years later, she received civil service appointment to a position in the federal government. There, she was employed for 37 years as administrative assistant and executive secretary to eight successive directors of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
In 1951, the White House personnel office requested that Smith be loaned to the President’s Commission on Internal Security and Individual Rights, of which Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (retired) was chairman. She was secretary to Admiral Nimitz and the commission. After one year, she returned to FMCS. That agency bestowed on her its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award.
A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Smith served as regent of her chapter for three years. She was a member of the National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. She was a member of several genealogical societies, the University Women’s Club, the Marion Woman’s Club and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Genealogical research was Smith’s main hobby and she researched, wrote and published the history of four of her ancestral families. A keen interest in history prompted her to spend 12 vacations traveling in Great Britain, Europe and the Middle East. She returned to her native Kentucky in 1992.
Survivors include one sister, Anna S. Collins of Marion; four nephews, Roy E. Smith of Gadsden, Ala., and Tony Collins and Jerry Collins, both of Marion, and Bill Collins of Barnhart, Mo.; three nieces, Margaret Honeycutt and Juanita Eads, both of Jasper, Ala., and Anne Collins-Crider of Marion.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Roy and Leman Smith; and one sister, Ada Brown.
Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Taylor
Bette Kinneman Taylor, 87, of Madisonville died at 2:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007 at her home.
Born May 17, 1920 in Webb City, Mo., Taylor was the daughter of John Henry and Lottie Weaver Kinneman.
In addition to her parents, Taylor was preceded in death by a daughter, Penelope Jean “Penny” Dobbs and two brothers, Tom Kinneman and Bill Kinneman.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Murray and a 1980 graduate of Murray State University. She was retired from the Murray State library.
Survivors include a daughter, Sally Jane Taylor-Buie of Madisonville; two sons, William Douglas Taylor of Booneville, Ind., and John Laurance Taylor of Clearwater, Fla.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 10 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Anne Marie Montgomery and Rev. David Montgomery officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk. Online condolences may be made at www.barnettstrother.com.

Brown
Glenn Brown, 84, of Providence died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.
He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from from the U.S. Navy. He served during World War II and during the Korean War. Brown was former commander of the VFW 5484 at Providence and was an active member of Post 6 in Madisonville.
Survivors include four daughters, Elena Webb of Madisonville, Janet Head of Nebo, Connie Wilson and Clara O’Leary, both of Providence; two sons, Ronald Winebarger of Providence and Donald Winebarger of Portland, Ore.; a brother, James R. “Jimmy” Brown Jr. of Marion; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rudean Brown; his parents, James R. Brown Sr. and Bertha Mae Lamb Brown; a son, Jimmy Peyton; a brother, George D. Brown; and a sister, Marcia L. McConnell.
Funeral services were Sept. 12 at Melton Funeral Home in Providence with Rev. Samuel Beeney Sr. and Rev. Laddie Pride officiating. Burial was in Rose Creek Cemetery at Nebo.

McCain
Funeral services for Evelyn McCain, 67, of Marion will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 (today) at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. George Ponnell Bruton officiating. Visitation was Wednesday evening.
McCain died at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Wyle McCain of Marion; two sons, Charles Folden and Michael Thomas of Evansville; three daughters, Gloria Whitlock and Barbara Moss of Evansville and Anna Lee of Paducah; two sisters and several grandchildren.

September 6, 2007 Issue

Hughes
Funeral services for Ronnie “Doorknob” Hughes will be at 1 p.m., Saturday at Myers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held starting at 6 p.m., Friday.
Hughes, 68, died at 7:15 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 at his home following a lengthy illness.
A member of Deer Creek Baptist Church, Hughes was retired from Smith Contracting Company. He was a member of the Marion City Council from 1994-2004, served on the board of directors for the Pennyrile Area Development District and Pennyrile Allied Community Services.
Born Aug. 30, 1939 in Marion, Hughes was the son of Virgil and Cloyce Stephenson Hughes.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Hughes of Marion; a son, Ronald Dane Hughes of Cadiz; a stepson, Jamison Belt of Hot Springs, Ark.; three brothers, Denton Hughes of Tampa, Fla., Nelson Hughes of Marion, and Douglas Hughes of Ashburn, Ga.; and a number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery Saturday afternoon following the funeral. Rev. Brad Hall and Rev. Rich Gardner will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Pugh
Graveside services for Lillian Grace Pugh, infant daughter of Christopher and Misty Pugh of Marion, were Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 at White’s Chapel Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Survivors include paternal grandmother, Mary Pugh of Marion; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Brenda Pierson of Sturgis; maternal great-grandfather, Jerry Beach of Providence; and several aunts and uncles.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of the arrangements.

Hardy
Joint memorial services for Mr. Jesse Keith Hardy and Mrs. Ruth Riley Hardy of Orlando, Fla., and Paducah will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Mark Combs officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Cemetery.
Mr. Hardy passed away Saturday morning at Medco Center in Henderson and Mrs. Hardy passed away August 20, 2002 in Orlando, Fla.
Mr. Hardy was a World War II veteran where he served in the 2nd Infantry Division.
He is survived by many nieces, great nieces and nephews, and two special friends, Farline Ramage and Bea Hardin and one sister-in-law.
Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by his parents, Markey “Dude” and Luna Myrick Hardy. Mr. Hardy was also preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie “Baby Doll” Hardy and one brother, L.C. “Luther” Hardy.
Visitation will be between 1 p.m., and the funeral hour on Friday, Sept. 7 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors.
Condolences may be left online at www.boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Hughes
Funeral services for Michael Lynn Hughes, 46, of Smithland, will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Brian Hayes officiating.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Thursday (today) at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors.
Hughes died at 12:15 p.m., Sept. 4, 2007 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare. He was a member of Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Calvert City.
He is survived by his wife, Dana Hughes of Smithland; parents, George, Jr. and Odetta Teitloff Hughes of Paducah; children, Jessica Campbell and Rachel Hughes, both of Paducah; step-children, Courtney Ward and Paul Lee, both of Smithland; sisters, Rita Lichtenburg of Draffenville and Venita Wilson of Paducah; brothers, Gene Hughes of Sharpe and Dennis Hughes of Ledbetter; grandchildren, Seth Campbell and Ty Campbell, both of Paducah.
Condolences may be left online at www.boydfuneraldirectors.com.

August 30, 2007 Issue

Keeling
Walter T. “Buddy” Keeling Jr., 61, of Burna died at 2:20 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
Services will begin at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. Brent Lee and Bro. Jimmy Keeling officiating.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
Keeling attended Friendship Baptist Church in Smithland and was an ordained minister. He was also a member of the NRA and Local Union 1969 International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.
Survivors include his wife, Diann Keeling of Burna; his mother, Sarah Lee Keeling of Burna; a son, William Dale “Billy” (Janet) Keeling of Burna; a daughter, Tammy Diann Query of Hardin; two brothers, Jimmy Kenneth (Delores) Keeling of Newbern, Tenn., and Ronald Wayne (Donna) Keeling of Tiline; five grandchildren, Whitney Nicole Myers and Cody Myers both of Draffenville, Amber Nicole Keeling of Burna, and Karmen Leean Harbert and James Thomas Query, both of Hardin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Thomas Keeling Sr.

Howard
Carlton “Boots” Howard, 94, of Dycusburg died at 11:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa.
He was a retired grocer, formerly owning and operating Howard’s Grocery in Dycusburg. Howard was also a self-employed farmer and veteran of the World War II Merchant Marines. He was a Kentucky Colonel and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a son, John (Becky) Howard of Eddyville; a daughter, Ann (Gene) Stoehr of Eddyville; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Hall Marshall Howard; a brother, Seldon Howard; and his parents, Rufus Warren Howard and Ruby Ferguson Howard.
Services were Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.

Kimbrell
Thurman Andrew Kimbrell, 71, of Marion died at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007 at Tradewater Point Nursing Home in Dawson Springs.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. No formal services were planned.
Kimbrell is survived by his wife, Frances Kay Kimbrell of Marion; a son, William Glenn Kimbrell of Marion; two sisters, Ruby Feltman and Genella Thornton, both of Alabama; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

Fulks
Clara Fulks, 72, of Eddyville died at 9:10 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Marion.
Survivors include her husband, Willard Fulks; three daughters, Rebecca Downing of Kuttawa, Lois (Randy) Rushing of Dycusburg and Judy Turner of Paducah; a stepson, Roy Lynn Fulks of Marion; two brothers, Johnny Brown of Marion and Chester Brown of Salem; five sisters, Ada Peek and Kathy Nelson of Mishawaka, Ind., Dorothy Patton of Eddyville, Bobbi Brasher of Salem and Betty Jean Fitzgerald of Nashville; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
Fulks was preceded in death by her first husband, Luther Peek; her second husband, Mahlon Jackson; a daughter, Tina Peek; two sisters, Edna Calvert and Joyce Williamson; and by her parents, Ross and Naomi Cox Brown.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 25 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Kenneth Odom officiating. Burial was at Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville.

Holland
Baptist minister Gordon Holland, 62, of Creswell died at 9:25 p.m., at Crittenden Hospital.
He was pastor of Crooked Creek Baptist Church in Crittenden County and formerly pastor at several other area churches including Dycusburg Baptist, Lake City Baptist, Sugar Creek Baptist, Mint Springs Baptist, New Hopewell Baptist and Mount Haven Baptist.
The funeral was scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was to be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Baker Holland; a son, Eddie (Melissa) Holland of Calvert City; three grandchildren, Braden, Conner and Abigail; two brothers, Bobby Holland of Princeton and Dickie Holland of Calvert City; a sister Dottie Peters of Eddyville; and several nieces and nephews.
Holland was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Juanita Prescott Holland; a daughter, Gail Richardson; and three brothers, Clinton, Buddy and Billy Holland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, c/o David E. Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Road, Princeton, KY 42445 or to the Kentucky Baptist Home for Children, 10200 Linn Station Road, Ste. 200, Louisville, KY 40223-9954.

August 23, 2007 Issue

DeBoe
Virginia “Ginnie” DeBoe, 94, of Marion, died Aug. 16, 2007, at Crittenden County Hospital with family at her side.
She was born January 13, 1913, in Livingston County. Her parents were William Martin and Ada Campbell Asbridge. She married Elmer Clark Brasher. She later married Calvin DeBoe Sr. He preceded her in death.
Survivors are one son, J.E. (Bobbie) Brasher of Marion, with whom she made her home the past eight and one-half years; a stepson, Calvin (Terry) DeBoe Jr. of Salem; three daughters, Mary Ruth (Jim) Manns of Metamora, Ill., Shirley Dean (Cecil) Springer of Sesser, Ill., and Linda Sue (Walt) Devillez of Fenton, Mo.; a granddaughter, Debbie Johnson, was one of her main caregivers. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson; a sister, Ruth Stone of Marion; two brothers, Freeman (Thelma Lynn) Asbridge of Valparaiso, Ind., J.C. (JoAnn) Asbridge of Marion; and eight nephews.
DeBoe’s mother and father, an infant sister, an infant son and two infant grandchildren preceded her in death.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 18 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Gary Brasher and Wade Brasher officiating. Burial was at Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Ford
Glenn H. “Spiderman” Ford, 55, of Henderson, formerly of Marion, died at 7:34 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville of a sudden apparent heart attack.
Ford was a retired coal miner, a third-degree Mason and was of the Mormon faith.
He is survived by a son, Glenn H. (Monica) Ford Jr., of Mattoon; two daughters, Karen (Wayne) Pryor of Providence and Stacy (Keith) Wright of Princeton; a brother, Roy Ford of Princeton; two sisters, Ruby Hensley and Georgia Ford, both of Caldwell County; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
His parents were George Henry Ford and Mary Lois Wiles Ford.
Funeral services were at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was at Dalton Cemetery in Hopkins County.

Trail
Funeral services will be Thursday (today) for Jimmy Trail, 58, of Marion who died at 7:50 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 21 at Crittenden Hospital. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating.
Burial will be at Whites Chapel Cemetery.
He is survived by three daughters, Cherie Rose, Rose Dempsey and Jimmi Michell Wallace, all of Marion; a son, Larry “Bud” Trail of Marion; two sisters, Ann Conger of Marion and Elsie Campbell of Morganfield; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Trail was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Sybil Trail, his wife, Marylyn Trail, and a son, Jimmy G. Trail Jr.

Miller
Bruce Miller, 43, of Salem died at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 at Calvert City.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Miller of Salem; mother, Velma Childers of Hopkinsville; daughters, Lora Miller and Lydia Miller, both of Salem, Karen Christine Miller of Hannibel, Mo.; a sister, Amy Johnson of Hopkinsville; a brother, Mike Miller of Hopkinsville; other half brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Billy Bruce Miller and one sister.
Services were Aug. 19 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. A burial date and place will be determined at a later date.

Kemper
Maebelle Clark Kemper, 90, died July 17, 2007 in Fremont, Calif. She was formerly of Marion.
She was married to the late James Kemper, formerly of Marion, for over 50 years.
She was a member of Bridges Community Church in Fremont where she helped sew for needy children around the world and worked with the White Cross.
Survivors include two daughters, Donna (Bob) Vallier and Anita Wheeler of Oakdale, Calif.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in California.

Rogers
Danielle Edna Rogers, seven-week-old daughter of Paul and Renee Rogers of Lola, died at 6:15 a.m., Aug. 11, 2007 at her residence.
Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Keeta Schaibley of Tennessee, Brittany Tinsley and Ariel Tinsley, both of Lola; two brothers, Tyler Rogers of Salem and Houston Rogers of Lola; a maternal grandmother, Margaret Tinsley of Marion; paternal grandparents, Linda Rogers of Lola; paternal great-grandparents Jesse and Doris Williams of Lola; and a maternal great-grandfather, Loyd Williams of Lola.
She was preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, Dale Riley and maternal great-grandmother Ada Mae Williams.
Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Bethel Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

August 16, 2007 Issue

Walker
Marie Q. Walker, 83, of Truth or Consequences, N.M., died at her residence on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007.
She was a member of Fellowship Missionary Alliance Church in Truth or Consequences, past president of the Flower and Garden Club and 25-year volunteer at the Senior Center.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 11 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Burial was at Hopewell Cemetery near Lola.
Survivors include daughters, Rose and Neva Walker, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; sisters, Diane Russell of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mary Griggs of Hermiston, Ore.; brothers Wayne Quertermous and William Arthur Quertermous, both of Paducah, and Robert Quertermous of Smithland; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ru James Walker; a brother, Eugene Quertermous, and two sisters.

Rogers
Danielle Edna Rogers, seven-week-old daughter of Paul and Renee Rogers of Lola died at 2 p.m., Aug. 15, 2007 at her residence.
Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Keeta Schaibley of Tennessee, Brittany Tinsley and Ariel Tinsley, both of Lola; two brothers, Tyler Rogers of Salem and Houston Rogers of Lola; a maternal grandmother, Margaret Tinsley of Marion; paternal grandparents, Linda Rogers of Lola; paternal great-grandparents Jesse and Doris Williams of Lola; and a maternal great-grandfather, Loyd Williams of Lola.
She was preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, Dale Riley and maternal great-grandmother Ada Mae Williams.
Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Bethel Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas
Barbara “Barbie” Thomas, 52, of Madison, Tenn., formerly of Morganfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007 at her residence. She is also a former resident of Marion.
Funeral services were Aug. 10 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Burial was at Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield.
Survivors include a daughter, Patti Woodward of Nashville; two brothers, Mark McCullough of Henderson and Steve McCullough of Chandler, Ind.; and one grandchild.
Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Pat McCullough.

August 9, 2007 Issue

Hardin
Andrew Lee Hardin, infant child of Matthew and Amy Hardin of Marion, died at 1:21 a.m., Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville soon after he was born.
Survivors in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents, Gareth and Dulcie Hardin of Marion; maternal grandmother, Gail Hicks of Marion, paternal great-grandfather, Roland Lee Hardin of Salem; and maternal great-grandmother, Helen Jones of Marion.
He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Mary Gwen Hardin, and Vodie and Ann Waldrop.
A private graveside service was held Friday, Aug. 3 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.
Memorial donations can be made to The March of Dimes or Marion United Methodist Church.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Walker
Jeraldine C. Walker, 67, of Marion died at 10:35 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at
Livingston Hospital & Healthcare Services in Salem. She was born July 24, 1940 in Crittenden County.
Survivors include three sons, Ricky (Jo) Curnel and Rocky (Brandy) Walker, both of Marion, and Randy (Margie) Walker of Nashville; three sisters, Carrie McClure and Sue Williams, both of Marion, and Girline Warsaw of Detroit; half sister, Pauline Lee of Eddyville; two brothers Larry Deboe and Paul Deboe Jr., both of Marion; three half brothers, Robert Deboe and Donnie Deboe, both of Marion, and Kenneth Deboe of Indiana; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne “Red” Walker; her parents, Paul and Sadie Wheeler Deboe; and a half brother, John Ed Deboe.
Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 3 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating. Burial was a Mapleview Cemetery.

Campbell
Archie Benton Campbell, 72, of Marion died at 4:30 p.m., Aug. 5, 2007 at his home.
Surviving are his wife Mabel Campbell; two daughters, Paula Neal of Albuquerque, N.M., and Barbara Campbell of Mayfield; a grandson, Alex Porter of Marion; a brother, Carlos Ray Campbell of Marion; and two sisters, Pauline Herrin and Eva Mae Vick, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Mary Rose Wade Campbell.
Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

McKinley
Billy McKinley Jr., 48, of Marion died at 8:35 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Chris McKinley; his parents, Bill and June McKinley; a sister, Donna Rushing; and a brother, Chuck McKinley, all of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Maymie Lathem and Emmie and Geneva McKinley.
Services were Saturday, Aug. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Davis officiating. Burial was at Rosebud Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Paustell
John Paustell, 74, of Marion died at 2:51 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 at Caldwell County Hospital.
He was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church.
Paustell is survived by his wife, Nadine Paustell of Marion; a stepson, James Dunham of Marion; a stepdaughter, Jerri Dunham of Bakersfield, Calif.; three daughters, Delana Barry of Dalton, Ga., Cathy Petit of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jennine Nodine of West Minster, S.C.; a brother, Bill Paustell of Bakersfield; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Marion United Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Garrett
Esther Murray Garrett, 77, died at 5:35 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center in Marion.
She attended Sullivan Baptist Church and was an avid bowler who competed in women’s leagues.
Surviving are daughters, Jane (Glen) Binkley, Terri (Larry) Belt, both of Sullivan, Sharon Mast (Scott) Barone of Henderson, and Diane (John) Nivens of Bokeelia, Fla.; sons, Roger McElroy and David Mast of Bowling Green; sister, Virginia Greene of Michigan; brothers, Vestal (Marge) Murray of Marion, Richard (Brenda) Murray of Chandler, Ind., and Kenneth (Darlene) Murray of Marion; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Gary Murray and Rev. Noble Cobb officiating. Burial was at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.
Memorials contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4770 Covert Ave., Suite 211, Evansville, IN 47714-5663.

Milam
Carolyn Milam, 69, of Pensacola, Fla., died at 4:20 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2 in Pensacola.
Survivors include two daughters, Lynda Dennis of Marion and Rhonda Cramer of Florida; three sisters, Regina Young, Nancy McKinney and Marilyn Shewmaker, all of Marion; two brothers, Arthur Shewmaker of Lake Station, Ind., and Eddie Shewmaker of Marion; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Milam; her parents, Arthur and Mary Shewmaker; three brothers and one sister.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Barkau
Charline Barkau, 91, of Marion died at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, 2007 at Crittenden Health & Rehab Center in Marion.
She was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Doris Rushing of Marion; a son, Bill Barkau of San Diego, Calif.; two grandchildren, Gina Rushing Byrd of Tybee Island, Ga., and William Rushing of Humble, Tex.; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence William Barkau; her parents, Joseph and Nettie Sullenger Curnel; and one grandchild.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Thompson
James Jackson Smither “Jack” Thompson died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007 in Frankfort, Ky.
He was born July 10, 1927 in Frankfort. He was a lifelong resident of the Peaks Mill Community of Northern Franklin County. He was a Navy SeaBee Veteran serving as a 17 year old in Okinawa at the end of World War II. He returned to his family farm in Peaks Mill where he raised tobacco, did custom hay baling and trucking. However, he especially took pride in his cattle operation and turning boys into men in the school of hard work. He was an avid fan of horse racing, UK basketball and football. He was a member of Peaks Mill Christian Church, charter member of the Peaks Mill Ruritan Club, a pioneer farmer and a Kentucky Colonel.
Thompson was preceded in death by his parents J.J. and Omah Smither Thompson; grandson Lloyd Edmond Thompson; sisters Louise Rambo, Nell Hancock, Rachel Wiggington, Sara Campbell, Lucy Bell Thompson, Emma James Thompson, Jean Thompson; and brothers Bob Thompson and Carter Thompson.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Isabelle McMican Thompson; his children, Eddie (Marcella) Thompson, Jackie Sue (Henry) Phillips, Tommy (Marsha) Thompson and Randy (Judy) Thompson all of Frankfort; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; a sister, Lula B. Robinson of Muncie, Ind.; sister-in-laws, Mary (Ray) Kearl and Jackie Nell McMican both of Toppenish, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were John Bondurant and his grandsons, Ryan Thompson, Ben Thompson, Jack Phillips, Will Phillips, David Thompson, Ross Thompson and Drew Thompson. Honorary pallbearers were his granddaughters, Melissa Milligan, Kate Greenwell, Lauren Thompson and Jennifer Quarles.
Bro. Ronnie McKinney and Bro. Harold Hamm will officiate the funeral Thursday, Aug. 9 at Peaks Mill Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Peaks Mill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 208 Steele St. Frankfort, KY 40601 or Peaks Mill Cemetery Fund, 7534 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Byford
Eddie G. Byford Sr., 67, of Evansville, formerly of Marion, died at 12:02 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
A retired Whirlpool worker, Byford’s visitation will be from 11 a.m., until 1 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 1 p.m., with Rev. Rob Ison officiating. Burial will be at Mapleview Cemetery.
Survivors include wife, Shirley Byford of Evansville; three daughters, Denise Payne of Owensboro, Belinda Lawrence of Evansville and Gina Wagoner of Evansville; a step-daughter, Jan Wilson of Melbourne, Fla.; three sons, Eddie Byford Jr. and Tim Byford of Madisonville and Bessie Hunt of Marion; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Byford was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Bessie Van-Bibber Byford; five brothers and one sister.

August 2, 2007 Issue

Shoulders
Darrell Shoulders, 63, of Marion died at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at his home.
Born March 22, 1944 in Clay, Shoulders was a retired coal miner and attended Liberty Peace Chapel Church.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Shoulders of Marion; two sons Bradley Shoulders of Hanson and Jeremy Shoulders of Marion; his mother, Mary Shoulders of Clay; two brothers, Billy Shoulders of Texarkana, Texas and Roger Shoulders of Clay; a sister, Sue Gaggero of Fallbrook, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Shoulders was preceded in death by his father, Crawford Shoulders.
Funeral services were Saturday, July 28 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Oakley officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 East Mound Park Ave., Marion, KY 42064 or to Lourdes Hospice, PO Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100.

Russell
Christopher Russell, 26, of Kuttawa, formerly of Clay, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at his home.
Survivors include his parents Rodney and Gina Russell of Kuttawa; three brothers, Michael Russell and Alex Russell of Kuttawa and Drew Russell of Clay; grandparents, Gerald and Mona Russell of Clay and Barbara Cherry of Marion.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 27 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery in Dycusburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dycusburg Cemetery, c/o Faye Stinnett, PO Box 4, Dycusburg, KY 42037.

Nance
Bonita H. Nance, 89, of Sebree, formerly of Marion, died at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson.
Born in Nebo Nov. 27, 1917, she was a homemaker and a Christian.
Surviving are a son, Charles Hale of Lawrence, Kan.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Nance was preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur Nance, and a daughter, Ruth L. Oglesby.
A private graveside service was held Thursday, Aug. 2 at Onton Cemetery in Webster County. Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements,

Hobbs
Ronnie Hobbs, 57, of Marion died at 6:27 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He had been involved in a motorcycle accident earlier in the day in rural Crittenden County.
Hobbs was a member of the Carrsville Masonic Lodge 812, United Mine Workers Association and International Order of Machinists.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Hobbs; his mother, Juanita Hobbs; a daughter, Angie O’Leary; a stepson, Jacob Wood; sister, Patsy Payne; five grandchildren, Dalton Wood, Aaron O’Leary, Tiffany O’Leary, Sean O’Leary and Erik O’Leary, all of Marion.
Hobbs was preceded in death by his father, Harold “Poochie” Hobbs.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery. Masononic Rites were given at the funeral home Tuesday.

Hebbeler
Avanelle Postlethweight Hebbeler, 91, of Evansville, Ind., died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Deaconess Hospice Care Center in Evansville.
She was born June 30, 1916 in Crittenden County to parents Charles and Mary Ann Cook Postlethweight and she graduated from Marion High School. She married Elmer F. Hebbeler March 19, 1946.
Hebbeler is survived by three daughters, Barbara “Sue” Hebbeler of Evansville, Kathleen A. Hebbeler of Sardis, Miss., and Karen and husband of Hale, Mich.; a son, Steven F. Hebbeler; a sister, Marian Hutchinson of Newburgh, Ind.; a brother, Charles C. Postlethweight of Evansville.
Funeral services were Friday, July 20 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Walker
Jeraldine Walker, 67, died 10:35 a.m., July 31, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. Arrangements were incomplete at Myers Funeral Home at press time.

Hardin
Andrew Lee Hardin, infant son of Matthew and Amy Hardin of Marion, died at 1:21 a.m., Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. Arrangements were incomplete at Myers Funeral Home at press time.

Wagoner
Buddy Franklin Wagoner, 52, of Dyersburg, Tenn., formerly of Livingston County died Monday, July 30, 2007 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn.
Surviving are his mother, Arla Givens of Carrsville; a son, Bradley Wagoner of Towanda, Ill.; brothers, Roy Givens of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Billy Givens of Lola; sisters, Debbie Ryburn and Cherrie Baker, both of Bloomington, Ill., Donna Baird of Ellsworth, Ill., Pam Novel of Normal, Ill., Bobbie Jacobs of Joy, Milly Suits and Sally Shuecraft, both of Salem, and Wendy, Suzie and Margie Wagoner of Indiana; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Wagoner; his stepfather, Roy Givens; and two nephews.
Services are at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2 at Boyd Funeral Chapel with Bro. Virgil Dial officiating. Burial will be at Deer Creek Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Aug. 1.

July 26, 2007 Issue

Paris
Shelby L. “Littleman” Paris, 84, of the Mexico community in Crittenden County died at 8:24 a.m., Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
A member of the Mexico Baptist Church, Paris was married to wife Effie Nell Paris, who survives, for 63 years.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Bennett; two brothers, John and Shelton Paris; two sisters, Mary McKinney and Dorothy Parrish; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Tuesday at 11 a.m., at Frances Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Other survivors include two daughters, Carol (Eddie) Baker and Jeannie Baker, both of Fredonia; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Smallwood of Evansville and several nieces and nephews.

Scott
Robert W. Scott, 70, of Aliquippa, Penn., died Thursday, July 19, 2007, at his residence.
Born, May 17, 1937, in Marion, son of the late Ross and Emma Scott and a graduate of Crittenden County High School, he worked for U.S. Steel in Gary, Ind., and also American Bridge in Ambridge, Penn., where he eventually retired.
Scott is survived by three sons, Robin Scott, Rich Scott and Randy Scott, and three daughters, Deborah (Scott) Gregory, Darla (Scott) Fratangeli, and Dawn Scott. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson as well as many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue (Humphries) Scott; two brothers, Will and Tom Scott; and three sisters, Gretna Scott, Nellie Scott Hodge Prevatte and Robbie Scott Tucker.
A private service was held for immediate family on Monday, July 23 at Tatalovich Funeral Home in Aliquippa, Penn. Burial will be in the family plot in Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Creswell Community of Caldwell County.

Stinnett
Helen Stinnett, 80, of Crittenden County died at 10:28 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2007 at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab Center in Salem.
A member of the Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, Stinnett was a homemaker and wife of 53 years to husband Vernon “Cap” Stinnett, who survives. She was also a Kentucky Colonel.
Her parents were Roy Atwell Hamby and Grace Perkins Hamby.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy R. Stinnett of Crittenden County; a granddaughter Lesa Carol Stinnett of Princeton; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Bill Hamby of Stockton, Calif., Buck Hamby of Marion, Harold Hamby of Princeton and Steve Hamby of Kuttawa; three sisters, Norma McPherson of Eddyville, Sandra Lockhart of Princeton and Rita Joiner of Eddyville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy Hamby, Dennis Hamby and Donnie Brindley and four sisters, Edna Campbell, Dorothy Dycus Whitner, Betty Owen and Hazel Tubbs.
Services were July 19 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Lonnie Knight and Rev. Shoney Oliver officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery in Dycusburg.

Beshears
William Ray “Billy” Beshears, 60, of Marion died at 10:15 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007 at his home.
Born on April 4, 1947, Beshears was an independent oil and gas producer.
He is survived by four daughters, Lauren Raye Beshears, Pensacola, Fla., Mary Caroline Beshears, Rebecca Lynne Beshears and Sarah Louise Beshears, all of Owensboro; an aunt, Rena Mae Beshears of Marion; a sister, Tanya Brann of Marion; and two grandchildren.
Beshears was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Evelyn Wright Beshears.
Graveside service was July 19 with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Marion.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

July 19, 2007 Issue

Wilson
Lama E. Wilson, 89, of Salem, died July 10, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of New Union General Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Donna (Chuck) Brannam of Salem and Eva Jean (Tom) Thetford of Paducah; a sister, Dorothy Shoemaker of Salem; three grandchildren, Greg Weaver of Paducah, Brian Brannam of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Jana Brannam of Salem; two great-grandchildren, Caitlin Weaver of Paducah and David Brannam of Mt. Juliet.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Ida Watson Madry; her husband, Albert Wilson; and a sister, Vera Slayden.
Services were July 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. David Davis officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.

Jackson
Pam Eberle Allen Jackson, 37, of Marion, died July 11, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She attended Unity General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Freddie Jackson of Marion; a son, William Paul Allen of Marion; two daughters, Chelsea Danielle Allen of Marion and Chloe Elizabeth Jackson of Marion; her parents, Bill and Loretta Eberle; and her grandmother, Betty Garner of Augusta, Ga.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William "Little Bill" Eberle; grandparents Willard Etheridge and Grady and Lillie Mae Eberle.
Services were July 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Hix officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Betty Sullenger, 130 E. Mound Park, Marion, KY 42064.

Sorrell
Bob Sorrell, 65, of Hampton, died July 13, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church, the Burna American Legion and owned Bob's Body Shop.
Funeral services were July 15 at Boyd funeral Home. Bro. Gary Hardesty officiated. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Grace E. Sorrell; a son, Bobby Sorrell of Titusville, Fla.; a sister, Doris Sorrell of Monticello, Ind.; and two brothers, John Sorrell and Carl Sorrell, both of Monticello.

July 12, 2007 Issue

Freeman
Charles Anthony Freeman, 19, of Marion died July 7, 2007 at Caldwell County Hospital.
He was a member of Union Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Freeman of Murray; a brother, Andrew Freeman of Marion; a sister, Casey Freeman of Marion; and his grandparents, Charles O. and Norma Freeman of Marion and Janet Kirk of Calvert City.
Freeman was preceded in death by his father Charles Robert Freeman.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jamie Baker officiating. Burial was at Deer Creek Cemetery.

Cosby
Nellie E. Cosby, 84, of Burna died at 6:25 p.m., Friday, July 6, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Burna Independent Missionary Baptist Church for more than 50 years.
Survivors include two daughters, Diann Koon of Salem and Lisa Woodall of Marion; a sister, Lucy King of Jacksonville, Ill.; one brother, Dwayne Hurley of Michigan; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Cosby was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Cosby; a son, Elbridge Cosby; three brothers and one sister. Her parents were Roy Hurley and Ethel Adkinson Hurley.
The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 10 at Burna Indpendent Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Sexton officiating. Burial was at McMurray Chapel Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors of Salem were in charge of arrangements.

Watson
Mable Maybell Watson, 89, of Marion died at 6 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include a son, Dale (Gloria) Watson of Willow Spring, Mo.; a daughter, Caron (Paul) Carlock of Pekin, Ill.; two other sons; one additional daughter; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Burnice Watson; four brothers, James, C.B., Clinton and Harley Belt; two sisters, Methal “Tooter” Keeling and Phillis Belt; a half sister, Laddie Manhart; two half brothers; Ervin and Lincoln Belt; and her parents, George and May (Bradden) Belt.
Visitation is from 9:30 a.m., until 11 a.m., Thursday, July 12. Funeral services were planned for 11 a.m., Thursday at Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare, Ill., with Rev. Roy Holtzclaw officiating. Burial will be at the Flourine Cemetery in Rosiclare.

Walker
Romie Almont Walker, 67, of Henderson, formerly of Marion, died at 5:26 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2007 at Morganfield Nursing and Rehab Center.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are two sisters, Shirley Melloy of Sturgis and Virginia Hinton of Henderson.
His parents were Romie and Ruby Walker.
Graveside services were Wednesday, July 11 at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis with Rev. Don Phelps officiating. Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis was in charge of arrangements.

East
Raybert Allen “Sonny” East, 64, of Eddyville, formerly of Marion, died at 7:48 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2007 at his home.
Surviving are his daughters, Tammi Head of Eddyville; three sons, Rocky and Ronnie East of Marion and Roger East of Brunswick, Ohio; his parents Robert and Dorothy Guess East of Henderson; a brother, Roy East of Henderson; a sister, Carolyn East of Henderson; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, July 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Rodney Wallace officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, Kentucky Ave., Princeton, KY 42445.

Travis
Bulah K. Travis, 95, of Opa Locka, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at her home.
She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Clark of Summerfield, Fla.; a son, Richard Travis of Opa Locka; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Wallace Arflack of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvis Travis; one daughter, Martha Wheeler; a son, Joe Travis; two sisters and one brother. Her parents were Joe and Nona Arflack.
Graveside services were June 7 at Dade North Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were by Lithgow Bennett Philbrick Funeral Home of North Miami, Fla.

McKinley
Services for Geneva McKinley, 90, of Marion, will be held at 2 p.m., July 12, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Sister Lucy Tedrick will officiate.
McKinley died July 9 at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by two daughters, Faye Conger and Sarah Hamby, both of Marion; two sons, Bill McKinley of Marion and Robert McKinley of Calloway, Fla.; four sisters, Florence Jones, Alta Davidson and Wilma Robertson, all of Marion, and Rosa Nell Rodgers of Lake Station, Ind.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and 10 step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmie McKinley; two sons-in-law, Ollie Hamby and Charles Conger; and a sister, Gertrude Millikan.
Burial will be at Rosebud Cemetery in rural Crittenden County. Visitation was from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday.

Poindexter
Jim Poindexter, 60, of Princeton, died July 9, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. He was a member and deacon at Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m., July 12 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Keim will officiate with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Vera Baker Poindexter; a son, Kevin Poindexter of Princeton; a daughter, Kandi Poindexter of Princeton; a brother, Lynn Poindexter of Caldwell County; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Alma Griffith Poindexter.

July 5, 2007 Issue

Hutchison
Dr. Dorris J. Hutchison, 88, a microbiologist who was a pioneer in cancer research at the Sloan-Kettering Institute, died in Westerly, R.I., on May 9, 2007.
She is survived by three nieces, Jane Pack, Carole Albright and Linda Caterine; three grand nieces and nephews, Gayle Click, David Pack and John Robert Pack; eight great nieces and nephews; and three godchildren.
Hutchison was preceded in death by her parents John and Maud Hutchison; a sister, Alene Dabney; and a brother, Ray Hutchison.
Her final memorial celebration was Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at the Carrsville Cemetery in Carrsville. A brunch and short program was held at the Carrsville Community Center following the graveside memorial.
Arrangements were handled by Boyd Funeral Directors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carrsville Community Association Inc., 2004 Main Street, Carrsville, KY 42081.

Young
Armilda J. Young, 71, of Ledbetter died at 3:50 a.m., Thursday, June 28 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
She was a member of the Eastern Star at Columbus, Ga., the Homemakers of Livingston County and Lady Shriners of Wasilla, Alaska.
Young is survived by her husband, Wayne Young of Ledbetter; sons David Young of Wasilla, Alaska, Robert Young of Paducah, Bruce Young of Fort Wayne, Ind., and John Young of Paducah; brothers, John May of Fort Wayne, Ind., Jim May of St. Paul, Minn., Myron May of Anderson, Ind., and Byron May of Indianapolis, Ind; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Her parents were Russell and Harriet Boots May.
Funeral services will be at Meacham Funeral Home in Albany, Ind. Local arrangements were handled by Boyd Funeral Directors.

Sisco
Christine M. Sisco, 74, of Marion died at 10:43 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab.
Sisco is survived by two sons, Paul Sisco of Fredonia and David Sisco of Crayne; a brother, Richard Yester of Ann Arbor, Mich; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Sisco.
Services were Saturday, June 30 at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with Father Larry McBride officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Jordan
Funeral services for Billie "Bill" Don Jordan, 69 of Cookeville, Tenn., were Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Farina, Illinois with Rev. Don Price officiating. Interment was in Farina City (Ill.) Cemetery.
Memorial services were Sunday, July 1 at Cookeville First Baptist Church with Dr. Randall Adkisson and Rev. Charles Hutchinson officiating.
Jordan died Monday, June 25, 2007 at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1938 in Ballard County, Ky., to the late John and Martha Wallace Jordan.
Jordan was a member of Cookeville First Baptist Church, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Before moving to Cookeville, he was an active member of First Southern Baptist Church in Farina where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher.
Jordan graduated from Heath High School in western Kentucky where he was an outstanding basketball player. He played college basketball for Southeast Missouri State University and for the U.S. Navy. He is a member of the Sports Hall of Fame at Southeast Missouri State University. Jordan earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and his master’s degree in administration at Murray State University. His teaching career included schools in Missouri, Tennessee and Illinois where he taught math and coached basketball. He also served as principal in the LaGrove School District in Farina, Ill.
Jordan is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Joyce Owsley Jordan; a son, Mark (Joni) Jordan of Kevil, Ky., a daughter, Lori (Dean) Marlow of Murfreesboro, Tenn., five grandchildren; Jeremy Jordan, Blake Marlow, Caleb Marlow, Gaven Marlow and Hannah Marlow; two nieces, Cathy Travis of Cookeville and Sherry Galloway of Murfreesboro; and two nephews; Keith Owsley of Racine, Wisc., and Kendall Owsley of West Palm Beach, Fla.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Jordan, and sister, Joyce Titsworth.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Jordan, Dean Marlow, Adam Jaynes, Blake Marlow, Caleb Marlow and Gaven Marlow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lazarus House Hospice PO Box 149 Cookeville, TN 38501, or to The ALS Association, St. Louis Regional Chapter, 2258 Weldon Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146-3206.

Nunn
James C. “J.C.” Nunn, 87, of Danville, Ind., died May 30, 2007 at Indianapolis.
Nunn, who was born Sept. 3, 1919 in Anniston, Mo., was a Marion High School graduate. He was a gear lab technician for Allison Manufacturing for 30 years. He retired in 1981. Nunn was a volunteer for Wycliffe Bible Translators of Dallas, Texas and was U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Lucille Yandell Nunn; four brothers and two sisters.
Nunn is survived by daughters, Judith Profitt of Columbus, Sharon Newby of Brownsburg, Jerri Curless of Indianapolis and Teresa Navarrette of Herndon, Va.; a brother, Thomas Nunn of Wilkesboro, N.C., 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services were June 2 at Hendricks Community Bible Church in Danville. Entombment was in Danville South Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements were handled by Baker Funeral Home of Danville.

Heaton
Mary Beth Heaton, 83, of Princeton died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 3 at her home following a short illness.
She was a homemaker and member of the Southside Baptist Church.
Heaton is survived by her husband Dewey Thomas Heaton Sr.; one son, Thomas (Russene) Heaton of Marion; two daughters, Alice (John) Segree of Hopkinsville and Shrilda (Tyrone) French of Princeton; two brothers, Bill Nichols of Princeton and Jack Nichols of Kuttawa; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Vernon, Charles, Edwin and Fred Nichols; and one sister, Alice Lucinda Nichols. Her parents were Fred and Johnnie Hays Nichols.
Visitation is from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, July 5 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday, July 6 with Rev. John Benton and Rev. Delton Beall officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

June 28, 2007 Issue

Malcom
Peggy Malcom, 65, of Crayne died at 8:25 p.m., Friday, June 22, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of the Mexico Baptist Church and was for many years the director of Crittenden County Senior Citizens Center.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Malcom; a daughter, Leanne Hutchings of Lexington; a son, Kayle Malcom of Robards; a brother, Kerry Crider of Ledbetter; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, June 25 at Mexico Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was at Mexico Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lockhart
Hugh Dempsey Lockhart, 83, of Marion died at 6:45 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, a 50-year member of the Salem Masonic Lodge 81, member of the Plumbers Local Union 210 in Merriville, Ind., for 50 years and a member of the Pipefitters Union.
Lockhart is survived by his wife, Dorothy F. Lockhart; a step-daughter, Dolores (Kenneth) Belt of Marion; a nephew, Donnie (Helen) Tharp of Salem; one great-nephew, Mark Tharp of Murfreesboro, Tenn., one great-niece, Donna Brewer of Cummings, Ga.; three step-grandchildren, Lacinda N. Files of Springdale, Ark., Melissa D. (Dennis) O’Leary of Sturgis, Jeremy S. (Jessica) Belt of Marion; four step-great-grandchildren, Zachary W. Files, Suzannah N. Files and Wesley K. Files, all of Springdale, and Jaxon Belt of Marion.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Tharp, and his parents, Hugh Lockhart and Pearl Tyner Lockhart.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 26 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Bro. Paul Cannon and Bro. Rob Ison officiated. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

June 21, 2007 Issue

Travis
A memorial service for Douglas “Doug” Jackson Travis, 88, of Paducah was Monday, June 18, 2007 at Lone Oak United Methodist Church, where he was a member. Dr. Ben Boone officiated. Burial was scheduled for a later date.
Travis, originally from Marion, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at his Paducah home.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a 60-year employee of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources. Travis was a member of Quail Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, lifetime member of Ducks Unlimited, American Red Cross, director of Camp John Currie, member of the Water Safety Council, a Golden Glove Boxer, attended Murray State College, was a member of Murray State College Boxing Team, member of the National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and a lifelong conservationist.
Surviving are his wife, Patty Babb Travis; four daughters, Shannon (Eddie) Mills of Bowling Green, Julie (Ronnie) Lowery of Brentwood, Tenn., Barbara Butler of Nolensville, Tenn., and Peggy (David) Denham of Cleveland, Tenn.; one son, Leslie Adams of Paducah; one sister, Iris Ann Shiver of Gallatin, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Travis Mills and Makayla Mills, both of Bowling Green, Ashley Lowery and Sarah Lowery, both of Brentwood, Kyle Denham and Rebecca Butler, both of Nolensville, and Amanda Denham and Rachael Denham, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Jo Jenkins, and one brother, Reginald Travis. His parents were George Jackson Travis and Iris A. Guess Travis.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, Doug Travis Scholarship Fund, 1 Sportsman Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Taylor
Doris Ann Taylor, 75, of Marion died at 7:55 p.m., Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She had been injured in an automobile accident on U.S. 641 Tuesday, June 12.
Taylor was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Don Taylor of Marion; two sons, Michael Taylor of Sugarland, Texas and Patrick Taylor of Clearwater, Fla.; a daughter, Lauire Ann Daiken of Deluth, Minn.; a sister Sue Boone of Marion; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Houston and Lille Ann Clark, and one brother.
Services were Sunday, June 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman and Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Ramage
Fred Ramage, 79, of Dycusburg died at 6:08 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of the Dycusburg Baptist Church and member of the Dycusburg Masonic Lodge 232. Masonic Rites were planned for Wednesday evening at Gilbert Funeral Home.
Ramage is survived by his wife, Bobbie Ramage; a son Mark Ramage of Marion; a brother J.B. Ramage of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Tim Ramage and Bobby Joe Rushing; and a sister.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 21 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Visitation was Wednesday night. Burial will be at the Dycusburg Cemetery.

Miller
Margaret Miller, 70, of Fredonia died at 2:17 p.m., Saturday, June 16 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a member of the St. William Catholic Church in Marion.
Miller is survived by four daughters, Rhonda Palukaitis of Chicago, Michelle McNure of Owosso, Mich., Elaine Fraim of Upland, Penn., and Staci Heppe of Bourbonnais, Ill.; one son, David A. Sapata of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; two brothers, Charles Cuttill of Wisconsin and Clifford Cuttill of Texas; two step-daughters, Anita Hallas of Taylors, S.C., and Diana Miller of Santa Paula, Calif.; nine grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Bertha Cuttill; her birth mother, Beatrice Pletsch; five brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 20 at St. William Catholic Church with Father Larry McBride officiating. Burial was at St. William Cemetery in Marion.

Crabtree
James Arthur Crabtree, 83, of Marion, formerly of Evansville, died at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, June 15 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member of the VFW 1114 in Evansville, a veteran of World War II who served in Okinawa and a deacon at Deer Creek Baptist Church in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Crabtree of Marion; a daughter Linda Dickinson of Holt, Fla.; two sisters Janice Hudson of Evansville and Dorothy Hines of Elizabethtown; a brother, Gordon Crabtree of Owensboro; a grandson, Randy Dickinson of Okinawa, Japan; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Faye Crabtree; and his parents, Albert and Effie Burden Crabtree.
Funeral services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with burial at the Alexander-Parklawn Cemetery in Evansville. Military rites were given at the cemetery.

Stillinger
Graveside service and interment for William Glenwood “Glen” Stillinger, 91, of Marion, formerly of Cookeville, Tenn., were Friday, June 15, 2007 at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Cookeville with Bro. Kelly Campbell officiating.
Stillinger died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was born July 25, 1915 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late William Carl and Blanche Humphrey Stillinger.
Stillinger was a member of Marion Church of Christ and a former member of Collegeside Church of Christ in Cookeville. He was also a former member of Forest Hills Church of Christ in Mayfield Heights, Ohio where he served as an elder for over 20 years, and participated in the construction of a new church building.
He was a retired machinist with General Electric Lamp Plant in Cleveland, Ohio with over 42 years of service.
In addition to his parents, Stillinger was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Earline Stillinger; a son-in-law, Jerry Morris; a sister, Mabel Cameron; and three brothers, Harold Stillinger, Bobby Stillinger and Phillip Stillinger.
He is survived by four daughters, Virginia (Morris) Mabry of Cookeville, DeLene (Robert) Hale of Denver, Colo., Glena (Daniel) Morris of Winter Park, Fla., and Jennett Morris of Marion; six grandchildren, Harold Hale of Chicago, Bonnie (William) Smith of Bolingbrook, Ill., Douglas (Dana) Mabry of Nashville, John J. (Allison) Morris of Memphis, Jennifer (Dean) Olson and Sarah (Zachery) Henson all of Cookeville; eight great-grandchildren; William and Delene Smith, Robert, Elizabeth, Emma and Sophia Olson and Christopher and Callie Mabry.
Hooper-Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home in Cookeville was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Natchez Trace Church of Christ Hospitality House, 2711 Blakemore Ave., Nashville, TN 37212.

Baker
Rayburn Baker, 79, of Caldwell County, died at 2:02 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at Crittenden Hospital, following a short illness.
He was a member of Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church for 67 years, where he served as a deacon, a U.S. Army veteran and retired carpenter for Robertson Lumber Company.
Baker was born Dec. 3, 1927 in Caldwell County, a son of the late Leemon and Rita Sigler Baker.
He was preceded in death by a son, William David Baker.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Velma Louise Hunt Baker; two sons, Charles Ray “Buddy” (Heidi Sue) Baker of Princeton and Carl (Benita) Baker of Ft. Myers, Fla.; two daughters, Patricia Ann Clark of Madisonville and Vera Ellen (Jim) Poindexter of Caldwell County; a daughter-in-law, Jane Doom Baker; a brother, Wilburn Baker of Princeton; a sister, Mildred Son of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, June 16 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. Rev. Jerry Holeman officiated the service, assisted by Rev. Tom Keim.
Military graveside services were conducted at Fredonia Cemetery.

Pate
Nancy Truitt Pate, 74, of Marion died at 11:14 a.m., Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Crittenden County Health & Rehab Center in Marion. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Born Nov. 20, 1932 at Repton, Pate was involved in Relay for Life and helped deliver meals to the elderly.
Survivors include three daughters, Theresa Annette Souder of Winder, Ga., Rudelle Lynn Manley of Crofton, Ky., and Sandra Leah Harrison of Vancouver, Wash.; a sister Mildred Dollins of Decatur, Ga.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ellis Pate Jr., and her parents, Lacy and Edna Foster Truitt.
Services were June 18, 2007, at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Griffin
Mary Lou Griffin, 80, of Dycusburg died at 11:06 p.m., Friday, June 15, 2007 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and member of the Dycusburg United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William “Mutt” Griffin; a son, David Griffin of Dycusburg; three grandchildren, Ben Griffin of Paducah, Sherri (Bill) Peek of Dycusburg and Lori (David) Kinnes of Burna; and two great-grandchildren.
Griffin was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Lee Griffin; a brother, Rod Ramage; and by her parents, Bennett Lee Ramage and Mae Tignor Ramage.
Services were Monday, June 18 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Jim Keegan officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dycusburg United Methodist Church, PO Box 76, Dycusburg, KY 42037.

Bowerman-Walter
Mildred “Millie” Bowerman-Walter, 76, died at 6:55 p.m., Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Three Rivers Health in Three Rivers, Mich., following an illness.
Born Nov. 3, 1930 in Dycusburg, she was a retired certified nurses assistant from Cass County Medical Care Facility in Cassopolis, Mich. She moved from Kentucky to Cassopolis 53 years ago.
She is survived by a son, Steven R. Bowerman of Niles, Mich.; two granddaughters, Shelia (David) Boodt of White Pigeon, Mich., and Amber Bowerman of Portage, Mich; two sisters, Shirley Minner of Marion and Hazel Owen of Fredonia; a daughter-in-law, Denise Bowerman of White Pigeon, Mich.; and a brother James A. (Diann) Turley of Paducah; a grandson, Princeton Wright of Portage; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Bowerman; four sisters and two brothers.
Services were Wednesday, June 20 at Connelly Funeral Home in Cassopolis with Rev. John McClimans officiating. Burial was at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Cassopolis.

June 14, 2007 Issue

Lott
Elwood H. Lott, 69 of Frances died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 10:10 p.m., at his home.
He is survived by his wife Susie; two sons Stanley Joe Lott and Michael Elwood Lott of Frances; one daughter Vicki Jo (Rob) Burris of Marion; four grandchildren Derek, A’Deana, Cheyenne and Levi Burris; one sister Doris (Raymond) Bailey of Evansville, Ind.; one sister-in-law Ann Lott of Indianapolis, Ind., and several nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Hice Lott and Addie Mae Davidson Lott; one brother Robert Glenn Lott and one sister Christine Mae Lott.
He was a member of the Frances Presbyterian Church, the Victory Way Quartet and WKGMA. Elwood was retired from the Kentucky State Highway Department.
Pallbearers were Don Owen, Wayne Coleman, Phillip Tabor, Jerry McDonald, Gerald Ford and Carol Wayne Croft.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday June 13, 2007 at Frances Presbyterian Church with Bro. Daryl “Butch” Gray officiating and Rev. A.C. Hodge assisting. Burial followed in the Frances Cemetery.

Hodge
Gabriela “Gaby” Hodge, 56, of Cadiz died June 5, 2007 in Gautier, Miss., at her mother’s home.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Curtis Wynn of Fredonia; a grandchild, Miranda; mother, Magdalena Felts; three sisters, Patricia Santiago, Pamela Felts of Chicago and Gina Edwards of Gautier, Miss.; two nieces Jessica Norris and Sara Felts; and a great-niece, Trisha. ‘
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald “Coffee Bean” Hodge of Marion; father, Robert Dean Felts; and great-niece Gabriella Wells.
Cremation was June 8, 2008 at Marshall’s Funeral Home in Biloxi, Miss. No services will be held. Memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses may be made to Gina Edwards c/o Gabriela Hodge 2101 Ladnier Rd., Lot 56, Gautier, MS 39553, 601-427-1608.

Orenduff
T.W. Orenduff, 68, of Hardin, Ky., formerly of Marion, died June 6, 2007 at 12:45 a.m., at his home.
Orenduff is survived by his wife Judy Orenduff of Hardin; a son, Tom Orenduff of Hampton; three daughters, Clara Spurlock of Anna, Ill., Barbara Wilson of Olin, Ill., and Merri Seals of Brookport, Ill.; two sisters, Helen Head of Marion and Ina Morse of Salem; a brother, Richard Orenduff of Marion; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Allie and Mima Jane Orenduff; a stepfather Russell Jones; a son, Mark Orenduff; and a brother, Larry Orenduff.
Funeral services were Saturday, June 9 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. David Winders officiating. Burial was at Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Ramey
Jerry Ramey, 62, of Grand Rivers died at 7:28 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He is survived by three brothers, Don Ramey of Mayfield; Bill Ramey of Grand Rivers and Charlie Ramey of Kuttawa; two sisters, Glenice Stafford of Madison, Tenn., and Diane Wallace of Marion.
Ramey was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Gertrude Ramey; three brothers and one sister.
No funeral service was held. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Funeral Director Services of Symsonia was in charge of arrangements.

Downing
Henry Downing, 54, of Kuttawa died at 6:35 a.m., Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired laborer for Local 1214 in Paducah and was a member of Frances Baptist Church in Crittenden County.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Rebecca June Peek Downing of Kuttawa; two sons, Darrell Wayne (Carolyn) Downing of Eddyville and Timothy Ryan (Candice) Downing of Kuttawa; a brother, Johnnie Downing of Kuttawa; four sisters, Maybelle Yates and Joann Woodall, both of Kuttawa, and Betty Shaffer and Hazel Millsaps, both of Robbinsville, N.C.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Downing was preceded in death by his parents, John Homer Downing and Maudeline Trimm Downing and two sisters, Dorothy Oliver and Christine Fulks.
Services were June 13 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Kenneth Odom and Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was at Macedonia Cemetery in Lyon County.

Joiner
James Claude “J.C.” Joiner, 66, of Smithland died at 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Grand Rivers.
Born in Smithland, Joiner was past master of the Paducah Lodge 127, member of the Smithland Lodge 138, member of the committee on education for the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, an Honorary 33rd Degree Mason and a member of the West Kentucky Scottish Rite Foundation. He was also a Kentucky Colonel, member of the Church of Christ and retired Livingston County school teacher who had taught for 34 years.
Survivors include his wife Judy Joiner of Smithland; one daughter, two brothers; three sisters; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mamie Irene Paris and Ann Joyce Joiner; and a brother, W.A. Joiner.
Funeral services were held June 8 at Smith’s Funeral Home in Smithland. Burial was at Cothran Cemetery. Masonic rites and military honors were held at the cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital or St. Jude Hospital.

Buxton
Laura Marie Buxton, 88, of Salem died at 12:40 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include a son, Bob (Barbara) Jones of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Juanda Lewis and Mary Helen Ross, both of Salem; grandchildren, Leta Sue Witcher and Mitchell Jones, both of Pensacola; great-grandchildren, Nicole Witcher of Virginia Beach, Va., and Eric Jones of Pensacola.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Eugene Jones; six brothers; and her parents, Louis and Johnnie Houser Hansen.
Graveside services were June 11 with Bro. Buddy Hix officiating. Burial was at Frances Cemetery.

Starrick
Carles A. Starrick, 73, of Marion died at 12:25 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Livingston Hospital in Salem.
Starrick was born Dec. 8, 1933 in Paragould, Ark. He was a Baptist and a retired timber buyer.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lawnsdale Starrick of Marion; four daughters, Cathy (Stan) Conyer, Diana (Billy) Watson, Shirley (Carl) Sosh and Debbie Myers (Mark), all of Marion; a son, Danny (Donna) Starrick of Marion; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Andy and Della Mae Fears Starrick.
Services were at Myers Funeral Home June 10 with Rev. Danny Starrick and Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was at Repton Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY 42078.

Knoth
Edith E. Knoth, 71, of Hampton died at 8:18 p.m., Saturday, June 9, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Knoth was a member of the North Livingston Baptist Church where she served as Junior Sunday School teacher for many years.
She is survived by her husband, William K. Knoth of Hampton; and two sons, Billy Joe (Marilyn) Knoth of Ledbetter and Steve (Debbie) Knoth of Hampton.
She was preceded in death by parents, Joe and Edna Brummitte and one granddaughter.
Services were June 12 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Ken Cummins officiating. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery.

June 7, 2007 Issue

Griffin
Mildred E. Griffin, 92, of Marion, died May 29, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion Church of God.
Surviving are four daughters, Shirley Wells of Sullivan, Judy Engel of Evansville and Nancy Croft and Kay Grimes, both of Marion; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Griffin; her parents, Homer and Lucy Smith Hughes; and three brothers.
Services were May 31, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated. Burial was at Mapbleview Cemetery.

Barnes
Mural Reed Barnes, 74, of Smithland, died May 27, 2007 at Medco Center of Paducah. He was a retired machinist at ISP in Calvert City. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife, Jennie Barnes of Smithland; three daughters, Vanita Ann (Tim) Edmonds of Hampton, Bonnie Lorine (Keith) Hodge of Paducah, Juanita Raye (Ken) Tousley of Salem; two sons, Ronald O'Neil Newbold of Jacksonville, Fla., and Jeffery Gale Newbold of Brookport, Ill.; two brothers, Bobby Barnes of Paducah and Mike Barnes of Morganfield; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by her parents, Boyce Barnes and Marie Bell Noffsinger.
Services were May 29 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Brown officiating. Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery

Brasher
Sue Brasher, 65, of Burna, died May 27, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Pinckneyville Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Lisa M. Brasher of Burna; a sister, Connie Travis of Marion; a brother, Joe Campbell of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Brasher; her parents, Willie D. and Sarah Campbell; a sister; and a brother.
Rev. Terry Mitcheson and Rev. Harold Rittenberry officiated services May 29 at Boyd Funeral Home. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.

Henderson
Buford Claude Henderson, 83, of Marion, died June 1, 2007 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Kuttawa. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and part of the Normandy Invasion.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Henderson of Marion; a daughter, Carol Thompson of Marion; a son, Ted Henderson of Mountain Rest, S.C.; a brother, Jessie B. Henderson, Jr., of Rock Hill, S.C.; a granddaughter, Lindsey Thompson of Belmont, N.C.; two grandsons, Steve Thompson and Mikki Thompson, both of Marion; and a great-grandson, Tristan Thompson of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie B. and Mary Edith Strange Henderson, Sr.; and a sister.
Services were June 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Crowell Cemetery.

Thurby
Debra Lois Thurby, 49, of Marion, died June 2, 2007 at her home.
Surviving are her parents, Herman and Kathleen Logan Reed of Marion; four sisters, Kathy Austin of Xenia, Ohio, and Sheila Barnes of Lola, Karla Curnel and Margie Hamilton, both of Marion; a stepson, Stephen Floyd of Marion; and one step grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Floyd; a sister, Lynda Hart; and a brother, James William Reed.
Graveside services were June 4 at Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Porter officiated. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Boyd
Frances Louise Boyd, 85, of Franklin, Ind., formerly of Marion, died June 2, 2007 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Rendell Boyd, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Verna Daugherty Lindsey.
Services will be at 11 a.m., June 7 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Thurman will officiate. Burial is in Mapleview Cemetery.

Corlew
Albert H. “Bud” Corlew, Jr., 86, of Marion, died June 2, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. He was a veteran of World War II.
Surviving is his wife, Doris Fleming Corlew of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert H. Sr., and Carrie Hand Corlew.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Sanders
Services for Thomas W. Sanders, 91, of Seven Hills, Ohio, were June 5, 2007 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. John East officiated. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Sanders died May 25 at Pleasant Lake Villa in Parma, Ohio.
Surviving are his daughter-in-heart, Dianne (Richard) Knight of Seven Hills, Ohio; a grandson, Nathan (Betty) Ramos of Brooklyn, Ohio; a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara LaVerne Dunkerson Sanders; two sisters, Ernestine and Zela; four brothers, Edd, Raymond, Frank and Mack; and his parents, Ernest and Nollie Sanders.

Gerding
Dorothy Faye Gerding, 69, died May 30, 2007.
Her parents were Dellar and Ruby Driver. She had a sister, Laverne Rotes, two brothers, Willard and R.D. Driver of Carrsville, who preceded her in death.
She was married to Clarence Hayden Gerding, and the couple had a daughter, Deana Jo; and a son, Gregory Dean, who died in 2002.
The couple had three children, the late Carl Hayden, Hayden and Teresa.
Ms. Gerding was a member of Carrsville Baptist Church for 47 years and was a past member of the Carrsville City Council.
She was a Kentucky Colonel, and is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Services were June 1 at Carrsville Baptist Church with Bro. Virgil Diel and James Driver officiating. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Holloman
Elmer “Fud” Holloman, 66, of Marion, died June 3, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Holloman of Marion; a daughter, Denise Croft of Marion; three brothers, Willie Holloman and Joe Holloman, both of Missouri, and Dennis Holloman of Princeton; three sisters, Shelby Jean Cates and Jerald Ann Curry, both of Missouri, and Betty Coreley of Marion; and one grandson, Payton Croft.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lorean Holloman; a son, Elmer Holloman, Jr.; and a sister.
Services were June 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Holloman and Rev. Phillip Curry officiating. Burial was in McMican Cemetery.

May 31, 2007 Issue

Hansen
Funeral services for Maxie W. Hansen, 72, of Salem were Sunday at Lola Pentecostal Church in Lola with Bro. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Hansen died Friday, May 25, 2007, at 10:35 a.m., at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
Mr. Hansen was a member of the Livingston County Board of Education and had been an ordained minister for more than 50 years. He had always been actively involved in church and community events. He served as pastor at several local churches, including Dyer Hill Baptist, Birdsville Baptist and most recently Emmaus Baptist Church in Crittenden County.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Juanita Hansen of Salem; two sons, Ray (Maria) Hansen of Cleveland, Tenn., and Todd (Bonnie) Hansen of Salem; five grandchildren, Ashley, Emily and Kyle of Salem, Corrina, Jenny and Wilbur of Cleveland, Tenn., and one great-grandchild, Jennifer of Cleveland, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. J.W. Hansen and Mary Lou Hansen.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Livingston County School Board for the Max Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations are tax deductible and can be sent to Livingston County Board of Education, PO Box 219, Salem, KY 42081.
Boyd Funeral Home in Salem was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Davis
James Riley “Cotton” Davis, 77, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Spring Hill Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis. He was a native of Crittenden County and graduated from Frances High School in 1949. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean conflict. He was a retiree from Midwest Steel in Portage, Ind., and he lived in Indianapolis.
Davis is survived by his son Gerald W. (Debbie) Davis; three granddaughters, Heather, Ashley and Faith; three sisters, Lona M. Kinnis of Hobart, Ind., Jane Retke of Grass Valley, Calif., and Dottie Martin of Highland, Ind.; plus numerous nieces, nephews and a special friend Kelly Miller.
He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Davis; his mother, Leah Owen Davis; a sister, Margaret Davis Cassell; and brothers, William L Davis and Delvas H. Davis.
He donated his body to the Indiana University Research Hospital In Indianapolis. He was a member of St. Vincents Catholic Church in Indianapolis. His remains will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery at Washington D.C., at a later date.

Aslinger
Angela Lynn Clowers Aslinger, 42, of Rockwood, Tenn., died suddenly Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
She was born Jan. 13, 1965, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. She was a 1983 graduate of Oliver Springs High School and was employed for the past nine years at the Oak Ridge Police Department as a 911 dispatcher.
Aslinger is survived by a son, Justin Aslinger of Oliver Springs, Tenn.; her mother, Phyllis Crider Clowers of Oliver Springs; a sister, Kimberly Garkovich of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; former husband, Marty Aslinger of Oliver Springs; aunts and uncles, Bill Clowers of Oliver Springs, Rosa Hillyard of Marion, Jim Crider of Paducah, Claudean Cone of Okeechobee, Fla., Lonnie Craze of Henigar, Ala., Wayne Crider of Marion, Helen Catilla of Salem, Madeline Belt of Marion, Iris Brantley of Princeton and Roger Stewart of Marion; nieces and nephews, Erik Garkovich of Knoxville, Kristen Garkovich of Oliver Springs, Alyssa Hendrix of Oak Ridge, Alex Hendrix of Oak Ridge, Autumn Burris of Oak Ridge; a great niece and nephew, Ivy Reed and Blade Reed of Oliver Springs; special friends Joy Simmons of Rockwood, Pam McCarroll of Oak Ridge, Linda Carter of Rockwood, Cathy Simmons of Oak Ridge, Robbie Ollis, Valorie Woods, Lonnie Hendrickson, Paul and Joyce Fox, Verna Phillips, all of Oliver Springs, and her co-workers at the Oak Ridge Police Department. She is also survived by several cousins and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Lynn "Bobby" Clowers; by her maternal grandparents, William E. and Rose F. Crider; and by her paternal grandparents, James and Alice Clowers.
Sharp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were at the funeral home chapel with pastors Luke Kidwell, Robbie Leach, Garvin Walls and Steve McDonald officiating. Burial and graveside services were Friday, May 11 at Anderson Memorial Gardens.

May 24, 2007 Issue

Ruddiman
Mary Hall Ruddiman, 64, of Marion, died May 22, 2007, at her home. She had a Ph.D. in psychology from Vanderbilt University.
She was preceded in death by her parents, G.N. and Zelma Hall Rankin.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., May 25 at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. John Conn officiating.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Cemetery Association, c/o Clinton York, 101 Brook St., Marion, KY 42064 or to the Crittenden County Humane Society, c/o Gilbert Funeral Home, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Patton
Ilez Patton, 69, of Paducah, formerly of Marion, died May 20, 2007, at his home.
Graveside services were held May 22 at Union Cemetery with Rev. Mary Behrens officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are a daughter, Rene Futrell of Paducah; two sisters, Mary Jo Adams of Marion and Dorothy Schultz of Theodosia, Mo.; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Alberta Patton, and a brother and sister.

Woodring
Margaret Jerri Adamson Woodring, 77, of Williamston, Mich., formerly of Sturgis, died May 15, 2007, in Lansing, Mich.
She was born in Crittenden County and was a graduate of Sturgis High School .
Surviving are two daughters, Jeanne Lynn Weaver of Williamston and Jinger Kay DeMent of Bonita Springs, Fla.; a son, John Patton Woodring of White Lake Mich.; two sisters, Mary Katherine Certain of Sturgis and Judy Carlisle of Clay; two brothers, James Gifford Adamson of Marion and Bobbie Joe Adamson of Clay; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Lynn "Woody" Woodring. Her parents were Charles Gifford and Mary Charlene Jones Adamson.
Services were May 19 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Earl Reeves officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near Clay.

Gass
Monte Christopher Gass, 57, of Marion, died May 19, 2007, at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a retired UMWA coal miner and employee of Morganfield Elementary School.
Surviving are his parents, Harry and Frankie Gass of Marion; three daughters, Christy Sayle of Evansville, Brittany Duffy and Ashley Gass, both of Lexington; a sister, Debbie Knight of Hopkinsville; a brother, Trent Gass of Marion; and one granddaughter.
Services were May 23 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with burial in Pythian Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Threlkeld
Martha Nell “Peevie” Threlkeld, 80, of Rosiclare, Ill., died May 19, 2007 at her home. She was a retired ward clerk from Hardin County General Hospital and a member of the Rosiclare First United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Susan (Micky) Brown of Marion and Lori (Brady) Threlkeld of Henderson; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Threlkeld; her parents, Curtis and Mary Hammond Hardin; a daughter, Sharon; two brothers, Bill Hardin and Barkley Hardin and a sister Pauline Franks.
Services were May 21 at Hosick Funeral Home in Rosiclare. Burial was in White's Chapel Cemetery near Tolu.

Doom
Loye R. Doom, 63, of Smithland, died May 20, 2007, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville (see story page 8A). He was of methodist faith.
Services will be at 1 p.m., May 25 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Bryan and Rev. Willie Guess officiating. Burial will be in Cothran Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Wendy Barnes of Marion; a son, Todd Doom of Burna; six brothers, Willie Doom of Ledbetter, Courtney Doom and Holland Doom, both of Smithland; Hugh Doyle Doom, Louise Doom and Teddy Doom, all of Grand Rivers; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; special friends Tammy Rohan and Cody Rohan of Smithland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Doom; his parents, Norvin and Edria Mae Johnson Doom; and a sister, Charles Marie Timmons.

May 17, 2007 Issue

Walker
Paul Walker, 62, of Evansville died Sunday, May 13, 2007, at his residence.
Walker was a retired mechanic having worked for the Hazelwood Service Station in Henderson.
He is survived by a son, Chad Walker of Evansville; and a daughter, Sharon Davis of Hanson. Also surviving are one sister, Carlene Binkley of Marion; a half-sister, Anne Lynn of Marion; two brothers, Archie Walker of Houston; and Jimmy Walker of Bowling Green; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services are Friday at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel with Rev. Leo Perkins officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation starts at 10 a.m., Friday at the cemetery chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pierre Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

Barton
Lemma Louise Barton, 88, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Burna, died May 8 at Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles R. and Vivian Egbert; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Ann and MSgt. Robert E. Maynard, USAF, Ret.; and daughter and son-in-law, Linda L. and Byron Mahan; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were May 12 at Birdsville Cemetery with Bro. James Oats officiating.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial service was also held on May 11 at Grace Lutheran Church with Pasto Lane B. Reuter officiating. Condolences may be left online at www.boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Henry
Reba Henry, 98, of Marion died at 11 a.m., May 12, 2007, at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was a member of Dycusburg Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Russell Louie Henry of Hernando, Fla., and Jerry (Brenda) Henry of Eddyville; three daughters Ramona (Don) Brasher and Mary Jane (Robert) Watson of Marion, and Shirley (Ken) Winters of Murray; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Henry was preceded in death by her husband Ramond Henry; three sons, Kenneth, Gerald and Raymond Henry Jr.; and one great-grandson.
Visitation was at Gilbert Funeral Home and funeral services were at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, with Rev. Wayne Garvey and Rev. Jim Kegan officiating.
Make memorial contributions to Dycusburg Methodist Church, General Delivery, Dycusburg, KY 42037.



May 10, 2007 Issue

Allen
Jeff Allen, 60, of Caldwell County died after a long illness at 6:51 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2007, at his home. He was a former employee of The Peoples Bank in Marion.
A real estate appraiser for R.J. Appraisers, he was born in January 1947, in Marion County, Ky., son of the late John L. Allen and Georgana Durrett Cates.
He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Zachary Winders and Tyler Maroney; a brother, John D. Allen; and a son-in-law, Kelly McIntosh.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Travis Allen; two sons, John J. (Ellen) Allen and Matthew (Dolly) Allen, all of Louisville; two daughters, Leigh (Steven) Brown and Kristie (Kenneth) Maroney, all of Princeton; nine grandchildren, Travis McIntosh, Barkley Brown, Kamron Maroney, Kaleb Allen, Sylvia Allen, Johnnie Allen, Clara Allen, Mina Brown and Emma Bloom; and his stepfather, Curtis Cates of Fulton.
Funeral services were May 9 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was at the Mexico Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Potts
Joyce E. Potts, 75, of Tiline died at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She is survived by a son, Barry Potts of Tiline; a daughter, Donna Hines of Paducah; and Carrol Nagers of Virginia Beach, Md.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Potts was preceded in death by her husband, Sydney Ray Potts; father and mother, Robert and Lucille Champion; and a brother, Ronald Champion.
Services were at Friday at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland with Rev. Allen Jones officiating. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery.

Tolley
Rebecca Lynn Tolley, 54, of Marion died at 6:05 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2007, at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She was of the Full Gospel faith. No service was planned. Visitation was May 9 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem. Her remains were to be cremated.
Survivors include her father, Kenneth Woodall of Marion; two daughters, Karla Hackney of Marion and Ruth Ann Jackson of Tennessee; one son, Brian Allen Jackson of Marion; two sisters, Linda Suits of Salem and Irene Jackson of Eddyville; four brothers, Donnie Woodall and Kenny Woodall, both of Marion, David Woodall of Smithland, Lonnie Woodall of LaGrange, Ky.; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Tolley was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Wadlington, and a son, James Marvin Jackson, Jr.

Morris
Scott A. Morris, 40, of Iuka died at 2:15 a.m., Sunday, April 29, 2007, at his home.
A private memorial service was planned. Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville was in charge of arrangements.
Morris was preceded in death by his father, James Mann Morris, and his grandparents, B.W. and Sue Morris.
Survivors included his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke of Marion; his mother, Tamie Clarke of Marion; a sister Kimberly Garrett of Caneyville, Ky.; and Nancy Bosshard, a companion from Grand Rivers.
Prior to moving back to Kentucky, Morris operated a charter fishing service in Florida.

May 3, 2007 Issue

Barnes
SALEM, Ky. – Thelma Love Barnes, 81, died April 24, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Ralph Barnes; a daughter, Jill Turner of Paducah; a son, Raymond Love of Ledbetter; two stepdaughters, Carolyn Howard and Sheila Wilson of Salem; three step sons, Dennis Barnes, and Glenn Barnes of Salem and James Barnes of Tolu; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mark Love; a daughter, Anna Love; a son, Stanley Love; three brothers; and seven sisters.
Services were April 27 at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Herbert Alexander and Bro. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Russell
Edith Fox Russell, 93, of Marion, died April 26, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Services were April 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman and Rev. Brent Brantley officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are three sons, Bill Fox and Doug Fox of Marion and Jimmy Fox of Ledbetter; two daughters, Lois Hicks of Marion and Elizabeth Campbell of Burns, Tenn.; a brother, Herbert Winters of Marion; two sisters, Gladys “Violet” Myers of Providence and Gertrude Paletti of Louisville; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Collin W. Fox and Arleigh Russell; a son, Thomas E. Fox; three grandchildren; two sisters; and six brothers. Her parents were R.W. and Pearl Byrd Winters, Sr.

Drennon
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. – Funeral services for Mary Belle Walker Drennon, 85, were April 28, 2007 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jack Minor officiating. Burial was in Kirkland Cemetery.
Drennon died April 25 at Sunbridge Nursing Home. She was a native of Marion and was the daughter of the late James and Mina Lamb Walker.
Surviving are her son, James E. Drennon of Fayetteville; and three step-grandchildren.

Duncan
MADISONVILLE, Ky. – Jewell Duncan, 99, died April 29, 2007 at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home. She owned and operated Duncan’s Drive-In after her husband George Noble Duncan died. She attended Cave Springs General Baptist Church in Mattoon.
She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Trowbridge of Sturgis, Celia Gooch of Grand Rivers and Susan Nichols of Madisonville; a son, George “Buddy” Duncan of Cheyenne, Wyo.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Arthur Crowe and Mary Cecil Kirkwood Crowe.
Services will be at 11 a.m., May 3 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Dr. J.T. Parrish officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

April 26, 2007 Issue

Patton
Della Lee Patton, 59, of Marion, died April 19, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of the Crittenden County Rescue Squad, Crittenden County Fire Department and Frances Baptist Church.
Surviving are two brothers, John Robert Patton of Dittmer, Mo., and Loyd Lane Patton of Marion; and a sister, Julia Patton of Franklin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mason and Virginia Sutton Patton.
Services were April 22 at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Akers and Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crittenden County Rescue Squad.

April 19, 2007 Issue

Cherry
PRINCETON, Ky. – Services for Everett Cherry, 97, were April 18 at Morgan’s Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff Jones officiating. Burial as in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Cherry died April 15 at Princeton Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was retired athletic director at Kentucky State Penitentiary and a member of First Christian Church.
Surviving are a son, Mike Cherry of Princeton; a daughter, Dinah Cherry Marshall of Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Louise Cherry Purdy of Princeton; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Davis Cherry. His parents were Charles Cherry and Lena Perry Cherry.

Duncan
Vada E. Duncan, 78, of Marion, died April 11, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was of the Baptist faith and Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are a son, Garey Steven Duncan of Marion; daughter, Rita Gail Thweatt of Symsonia; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Duncan; two brothers; two sisters; and her parents, Guy and Eloise Lauderdale McDowell, Sr.
Services were April 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Starrett
Amalia “Amy” Maria Starrett, 37, of Marion, died April 11, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital.
She is survived by her companion, Jeff Joyce; her mother, Lina Jane Jones of Apache Junction, Ariz.; a sister, Deborah Merrick of Princeton; a son, Tyler Starrett of Marion; a daughter, Kristen Dreihaupt of Marion; a niece; and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert John Dreihaupt; and a brother, Gleneal Dreihaupt.
Services were April 14 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Princeton.

Vance
Sherman Dale Vance, 47, of Marion, died April 13, 2007 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Josianne Vance; a son, Josh Vance of Marion; three stepsons, Joshua Walser of Fort Irwin, Calif., Kyle Goff of Marion and Skyler Greenwell of Morganfield; his mother, Patsy Ashby Vance of Sturgis; a brother, Mike Vance of Marion; a sister, Vonnie Hemling of Sturgis; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Vance,
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

April 12, 2007 Issue

Newcom
CLAY, Ky. – Mary Elizabeth Newcom, 79, died April 8, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a m ember of Grace Baptist Church in Clay for more than 30 years.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, C.D. Newcom; a daughter, Brenda Kay Harris of Clay; five sons, John Newcom of Marion, Calvin Newcom of Clay, Tommy Newcom of Clay, David Newcom of Blackford and Bobby Newcom of Marion; two sisters, Sue James of Sturgis and Carolyn Ashby of Clay; a brother, Darrell Gibson of Marion; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandechildren.
Services were April 11 at Grace Baptist Church with burial in Whie Oak Cemetery near Clay. Bro. Larry Williams officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church.

Mayes
Paul E. Mayes, Sr., 73, of Marion, died April 5, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. He was a Baptist minister and former coal miner and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Mayes of Marion; a daughter, Paula Phelps of Salem; two sons, Paul E. Mayes, Jr., of Alabama and Ronnie Mayes of Madisonville; 12 grandchilden; and 17 great-grandchildren..
He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Glenn Mayes; and a daughter, Christine Yvonne Mayes.
Services were April 10 at Gilberet Funeral Home with burial in Rosebud Cemetery.


April 5, 2007 Issue

Padget
Marguerite M. Padget, 83, of Marion, died April 3, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She attended Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Betty McGill, Carol Noonan and Cathy Barber, all of Springfield, Ill., and Janet Dunaway of Granite City, Ill.; a son, Ron Padget of Marion; a sister, Maxine Neuber of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date in Springfield, Ill., with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6-9 p.m., April 5 at Myers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 585 Sugar Grove Church Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Overfield
Robert F. Overfield, 74, of Marion, died March 29, 2007 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was of Baptist faith.
Graveside services were March 31 at Owen’s Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Jim Wring officiating. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Overfield of Marion; three stepchildren, Pam (Harry) Bilderback of Ledbetter, Marsha (David) Hawes and Steve (Cindy) Courtney, both of Paducah; a sister, Peggy Fraliex of Burna; a brother, Tommy Overfield of Calvert City; three nieces; two nephews; three sep-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Myra Dickerson Overfield.

Greer
HAMPTON, Ky. – Graveside services for John H. Greer, 82, were at White Church Cemetery March 31, 2007 with Rev. Chuck Ladd officiating.
Greer died March 29 at Livingston Hospital. He attended Hampton United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, receiving a Purple Heart for service in World War II.
He is survived by two sons, Mike Greer of Hampton and Robert Greer of Burna; two daughters, Bobbie Jo Tullos of Paducah and Mary Ann Clayton of Madisonville; a sister, Mary Edith Whitledge of Madisonville; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Greer. His parents were James Harvey and Lizzie H. Vaughn Greer.

O’Nan
EDDYVILLE, Ky. – Leah Ann O’Nan, 27, died March 14, 2007 at Crittenden County Hospital in Marion.
A 1997 graduate of Lyon County High School, she was a member of Grand Rivers Baptist Church.
She is survived by her mother, Marinia Hook of Eddyville; her father, Jon T. O’Nan of Marion; a sister, Linda Hooks of Eddyville; her maternal grandmother, Edna Earl Hook of Grand Rivers; and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Theodore Hook Jr., and her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Betty O’Nan.
Services were March 16 at Dunn’s Funeral Home of Eddyville with the Rev. Don Short officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery in Grand Rivers.

Fritts
Edward Fritts, 62, of Marion, died April 2, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Hamilton Fritts; a stepson, John Hamilton of Marion; and a niece, Linda McKinney of Marion.
Services are at 2 p.m., April 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Roger Stewart will officiate.

Oliver
NEWBURGH, Ind. – James B. “J.B.” Oliver, 88, died March 29, 2007 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. 
He was a member of Gateway Baptist Church. and the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Owl’s Home.
 He worked at Inland Container, Chrysler Corp., and retired from Peerless Pottery.
 He is survived by nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Liddie Oliver; wife of 60 years, Mary (Nall) Oliver, two brothers, Ivan and Norman Oliver; and two sisters, Wanda Caddick and Willene Woodall.
 Services were April 2 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel officiated by Rev. Dale Maddux with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.

Adams
SALEM, Ky. – Yvonne Adams, 49, died April 1, 2007 at her home.
Surviving are her husband, Terry Adams; two daughters, Heather Fox and Samantha Adams, both of Salem; and a sister, Dianne Whitley of Burna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley P. Agent and Etta Hosick Agent; and one sister.
Rev. David Davis will officiate graveside services at Lola Cemetery April 5.

Daughtrey
HENDERSON, Ky. – Hazel R. Daughtrey, 76, formerly of Marion, died March 29, 2007 at Methodist Hospital. She was a member of Ambassador Baptist Church and Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Floyd A. Daughtrey; a daughter, Vicki Linzy of Henderson; two sons, Norman E. Arflack of Frankfort and Alan Daughtrey of Henderson; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces.
Services were April 2 at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home with Rev. Donald R. Berry officiating. Burial was in Fairmont Cemetery Mausoleum.

Gipson
Services for Marie H. Gipson, 82, of Marion, were April 4, 2007 at Myers Funeral Home. Rev. Paul Cannon and Rev. Rob Ison officiated. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.
Gipson died April 1 at Crittenden Health Systems. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Crittenden Health and Rehab.
Surviving are four daughters, Barbara Davenport and Judy Stone, both of Marion, Jetta Harris of Madisonville and Jeanie Camplin of Eddyville; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver C. Gipson; and two sons, Charles Gipson and Billy Wayne Gipson. Her parents were Jesse and Evelyn Sutton Hill.


March 29, 2007 Issue

Wring
SALEM, Ky. – Martha Wring, 89, died March 21, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Tyner’s Chapel Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Margaret (Charles) Fryer of Princeton, Barbara (David) Watkins of Hobart, Ind., and Patty (Loyd) Patton of Marion; a son, Bruce (Ann) Wring of Memphis; two brothers, Donald Champion of Paducah and James Champion of Marion; a sister, Dorothy McKinney of marion; nine grandchildren, Pam Bryant, Karen Radford, Rhonda Williams, Dan Hodge, David Wring, Jessica Strawn, Angela Alpha, Gaila Young and Paula James; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Aubrey Wring; her second husband, Hugh Monroe; a grandson, Philip Fryar; a great-grandson, Jonathan Luke Bryant; and a brother, Douglas Champion. Her parents were E. Champion and Lucy Carter Champion.
Services were March 25, 2007 at Tyner’s Chapel Church with Rev. Gary Murray officiating. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

O’Nan
EDDYVILLE, Ky. – Leah Ann O’Nan, 27, died March 21, 2007 at Crittenden County Hospital in Marion.
A 1997 graduate of Lyon County High School, she was a member of Grand Rivers Baptist Church.
She is survived by her mother, Marinia Hook of Eddyville; her father, Jon T. O’Nan of Marion; a sister, Linda Hooks of Eddyville; her maternal grandmother, Edna Earl Hook of Grand Rivers; and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Theodore Hook Jr., and her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Betty O’Nan.
Services were March 23 at Dunn’s Funeral Home of Eddyville with the Rev. Don Short officiating. Burial was in Dixon Cemetery in Grand Rivers.

Drennan
Charles W. Drennan, 77, of Newburgh, died Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
 He was a longtime member of Gateway Baptist Church and sang with the Conquerors Quartet.
 He worked in the insurance business as a salesman.
 Charles was a U.S. army veteran. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Lois Drennan and Margaretta Vaughn; and brother, Winfred Lee Drennan.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dottie Drennan; a son, Michael Drennan and wife, Debbie of San Jose, Calif.; a son, Kevin Drennan; a brother, Kenneth Carlton Drennan; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents were V. L. and Alma Drennan.  His son, Kevin, lives in Newburgh, Ind.
Services will be 6 p.m., March 29 at Gateway Baptist Church in Newburgh, officiated by Rev. Glenn Mollette with burial at Sugar Grove Cemetery in Marion. 
 Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Baptist Church, 7564 SR 66, Newburgh, IN  47630.  Condolences may be made online at    Arrangements by Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261.

Stevens
Elizabeth A. Stevens, 71, of Crayne, died March 21, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church, the Morning Glories Homemaker Club, 35-year member and former state treasurer of the Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association, Crittenden County Fair Exhibit Superintendent for 25 years, and award winner for volunteer service including state “Friend of Extension and 4-H Alumni” award.
Surviving are a daughter, Beth Todd of Marion Joan Hargis of Slidell, La.; two sons, John V. Sanders, Jr., of Madisonville; a son, William Sanders of Crayne; a brother, Perry Brookshire, Jr., of Marion; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Mitchell Brookshire and Perry Brookshire, Sr.
A memorial service was held March 25 at Mexico Baptist Church with Rev. Archie Brock officiating. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund, Crayne Cemetery Fund or Crittenden County 40-H.

Weldon
NEWBURGH, Ind. – Louise Cook Weldon, 78, formerly of Marion, died March 23, 2007 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville.
She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Kay Reasor of Newburgh; two brothers, Percy Cook of Marion and Joe Cook of Vincennes, Ind.; three sisters, Janet St. Clair of Owensboro, Doris Brantley of Marion and Martha Kirk of Dawson Springs; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, I.W. and Harpye Cook, Sr.; a sister, Lena Ruth Walden; two brothers, Austin Cook and I.W. Cook,, Jr.
Services were at 10 a.m., March 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 333 Guthrie St., Suite 207, Louisville, KY 40202 or to In His Hands Humane Society in Crittenden County.

March 22, 2007 Issue

Woodall
SMITHLAND, Ky. – Brenda Woodall, 59, died March 15, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, John Woodall; two daughters, Teresa Shuecraft and Lisa Holloman, both of Salem; a son, Keith Woodall of Smithland; two sisters, Donna Croft of Paducah and Joann Thompson of Knoxville, Tenn.; four brothers, Billy Watson, Jimmy Watson, Johnny Watson, all of Marion, and Mike Watson of Middleton, Colo.; and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Woodall, Jr., and her parents, George and Willa Belle Watson.
Services were March 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.

Harris
SALEM, Ky. – Bro. Jack “June Bug” Harris, 70, died March 19 at Livingston Hospital. He was a retired minister and member of Seven Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Sammie Jewel Harris; a daughter, Kara A. Harris of Providence; two sisters, Billie L. (William “Sonny”) Travis of Providence and Margaret H. Smith of Clay.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer “Jack” Harris and Hattie Beatrice Glore Harris; and four brothers, Thomas Harris, Milburn “Bug” Harris, Elmer “Toby” Harris and Carrol “Chubby” Harris.
Services will be at 11 a.m., March 22 at Myers Funeral Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Keeling officiating. Burial will be in Rosebud Cemetery.

Lanham
WEIRSDALE, Fla. – Duke Lanham, 100, formerly of Marion, died March 16, 2007 in Leesburg, Fla.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m., March 23 at Union Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lanham is survived by two daughters, Faye Shaw of Weirsdale and Donna Kanopsky of Livonia, Mich.; a sister, Laverne Davidson of Lincoln Park, Mich.; six grandchildren; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Lanham.

Hughes
PRINCETON, Ky. – Burnace Hughes, 76, died March 9, 2007 at Princeton Health and Rehab Center following a long illness.
He attended St. James Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He was a retired machine operator of Special Metals. He is survived by his wife, Ledley Lee Hughes of Princeton; one son, Thomas Hughes of Evansville, Ind.; two daughters, Lorna Hollowell of Owensboro and Terry McDonald of Evansville; two step-sons, Byron Boyd and Quentin Boyd, both of Princeton; one brother, Garland Hughes of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Thelma Momon of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Bertha Copeland of Princeton; his mother-in-law, Ann Lee of Morganfield; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Kenneth Hughes and Robert Douglas Hughes. His parents were Lacy Hughes and Narcissia Mills Hughes.
Services were March 16 at Morgan’s Funeral Home with Rev. Oscar Powell. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Hazzard
Roy Hazzard, 81, of Marion, died March 18, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
Survivors include his daughter, Pearl Swift of Eddyville; a son, Franklin Hazzard of Princeton; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Hodge and Patricia Wilson, both of Marion; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Hazzard.
Services were March 20 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Rev. Roy Little, Rev. David Winders and Rev. David Vannatter officiated.

Bruce
MORTON’S GAP, Ky. – Lois Bruce, 71, formerly of Crittenden County, died March 19, 2007 at Regional Medical Center. She was a retired emblem assembly line worker at Shawnee Plastics. She was a member of Suwanee Furnace Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Gina Groves of Nortonville; three sisters, Mary June Shaffer of Princeton, Norma “Penny” Rice of Hamilton, Ohio and Dorothy Foster of Salem; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Odell Fletcher and Wayne Fletcher; her husband, Jewell Bruce. Her parents were Claud Fletcher and Vada Oliver Fletcher.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., March 22 at Morgan’s Funeral Home with Rev. J. Bill Jones officiating. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.

Tracy
PADUCAH, Ky. – Graveside services for Shirley G. Tracy, 60, will be held March 24, 2007 at Leeper Cemetery in Livingston County. Rev., Chad Morreau will officiate.
Tracy died March 19 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She is survived by a son, Bruce Tracy of Mayfield; two brothers, Robert Black and John Black, both of England; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Tracy; and two sons, John Tracy and William Tracy.
Memorial contributions may be made to McCracken County Humane Society, 4000 Coleman Rd., Paducah, KY 42001; or to the American Cancer Society, 33140 Parisa Dr., Paducah, KY 42003.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Worthington
SALEM, Ky. – Patsy A. Worthington, 66, died March 16, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She was of Baptist faith.
She is survived by a daughter, Ronda Barbee of Baytown, Texas; two sons, Ray Worthington of Montrose, Colo., and Terry R. Worthington of Evansville; and several grandchildren.
There will be no local services. Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


March 15, 2007 Issue

Barnes
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – Beulah Mae Barnes, 88, of Springfield, Tenn., formerly of Salem, died March 7, 2007 at Oakwood Nursing Home in Lewisburg, Tenn. She attended Greenbrier United Methodist Church in Greenbrier, Tenn.
Survivors include a son, Wayne (Sandra) Barnes of Shelbyville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Andrea Hatfield of Barren Plains, Tenn., and Thomas (Terri) Barnes of Gulfport, Miss.; and one great-grandchild, Hayley Hatfield of Barren Plains, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Barnes; five brothers and two sisters. Her parents were William Utly and Ida Belle Shirley Stubblefield.
Services were held March 10 at Boyd Funeral Home with burial in Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Mike Grimes officiated.

McDaniel
Helen E. McDaniel, 87, of Marion died March 8, 2007 at Crittenden County Hospital. She was a member of Marion Chapter of Eastern Star.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna (Deonn) Williams of Salem; a sister, June Enoch of Marion; three grandchildren, Darrin (Roseann) Williams, DeAnn (Darrell) McDonald and Debbie (David) Collins; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Noble McDaniel and two brothers. Her parents were Eston and Flora Hughes.
Services were held March 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Interment was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Clark
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Doris Louise Clark, 81, formerly of Marion, died March 11, 2007 at Greenwood Village Nursing Home.
She was a member of Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by six sons, Michael Patrick Clark of Franklin, Ind., George Kelly Clark of Westchester, Ohio, Clifford Hughes Clark and Roger Steven Clark, both of Indianapolis, Ind., Gregory Wayne Clark of Avon, Ind., and James Martin Clark of Evansville, Ind.; two daughters, Pamela Kay Dellen of Indianapolis and Norma Jean Neal of Norfold, West Va.; 17 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Clark. Her parents were Martin Luther and Martha Ann Clift.
Services are at 10 a.m., March 15 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Grace officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Brown
HARDYVILLE, Va. – Ted Anthony “Andy” Brown, 47, formerly of Marion, died March 5, 2007.
He is survived by a son, Chris Sharpe of Fort Washington, Md.; his father, Ted M. Brown of Hardyville, Va.; a sister, Candy Frisbee of Middleburg, Fla.; and a brother Jamie Joe Brown of Jacksonville, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Brown.
Services were at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home in Saluda, Va., March 10. A graveside service was held at Repton Cemetery on March 13. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Hughes
PRINCETON, Ky. – Burnace Hughes, 76, died March 9, 2007 at Princeton Health and Rehab Center following a long illness.
He was a retired machine operator of special metals. He is survived by his wife, Ledley Lee Hughes of Priceton; one son, Thomas Hughes of Evansville, Ind.; two daughters, Lorna Hollowell of Owensboro and Terry McDonald of Evansville; two step-sons, Byron Boyd and Quentin Boyd, both of Princeton; one brother, Garland Hughes of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Thelma Momon of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Bertha Copeland of Princeton; his mother-in-law, Ann Lee of Morganfield; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Kenneth Hughes and Robert Douglas Hughes. His parents were Lacy Hughes and Narcissia Mills Hughes.
Services will be at 1 p.m., March 16 at St. James Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Oscar Powell. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Howerton
Willie Perry Howerton, 84, of Marion died March 9, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
She was a member of Dunn Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Howerton; a son, Wayne Howerton; a daughter, Melinda Brasher, all of Marion; a sister Lois Sandefur of Henderson; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Her parents were Robert Howard and Charles Ora Ford Fritts.
Services were held March 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Clayton
PRINCETON, Ky. – Barbara Ann Clayton, 63, formerly of Marion, died March 9, 2007 at Princeton Health and Rehab Center.
She was a member of Hardmoney Baptist Church in Paducah.
She is survived by two sons, Terry Boone of Princeton and Jeff Boone of Orlando, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Her parents were Robert and Mary Guess Clayton.
Services were held March 12 at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment at Shady Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hardmoney Baptist Church, 5351 State Route 1684, Paducah, KY 42001.

Binkley
BURNA, Ky. – Don Binkley, 72, died March 10, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
He was retired from Carpenters & Pipefitters Local #357.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Binkley; a daughter, Donna Michele (David) Bebout of Hampton; four sisters, Vanda Engler of Burna, Dorris Moffett of Evansville, Ind., Mary Girardot of Central, Ariz., and Helen Cooper of Reidland; one brother, James C. Binkley of Burna and two grandchildren, Cyndel Bebout and Terry Bebout, both of Hampton.
His parents were James C. and Sally Elizabeth Ramage Binkley.
Services were held March 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wring officiating. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Stokes
GRAND RIVERS, Ky. – Billy Ray Stokes, 65, died March 8, 2007 at Lourdes Hopsital in Paducah.
He was retired from TVA and was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Martha Stokes; two sons, Shane Stokes and Steve Stokes, all of Grand Rivers, two grandchildren and two great-grandchilidren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Farris. His parents were William Ray Stokes and Claudine Sledd.
Services were March 10 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Willie Guess officiating. Burial was in Grove Chapel Cemetery.

March 8, 2007 Issue

Cox
Ruth Cox, 86, of Marion, died March 3, 2007 at Christian Care Health Center in Hopkinsville. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and the Marion chapter of he Eastern Star.
Surviving are a son, Eddie Cox of Clarkston, Mich.; a daughter, Carolyn Ledford of Greenville, N.C.; a brother, George “Bud” Foster of Salem; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Cox; and a sister. Her parents were Coleman and Nelle Foster.
Services were March 5 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Dossett officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Care Health Center, 200 Sterling Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

Winders
Charline Winders, 88, of Marion, died March 4, 2007 at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Easley and Ann Murray, both of Edgewater, Fla., and Faye Duncan of Marion; three sons, James F. Winders and Doug Winders, both of Marion, and Bobby Winders of Edgewater, Fla.; a brother, J.W. Floyd of Marion; a sister, Wanda Hunt of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Alvin Winders; a son, Bill Winders; two sisters; a brother; and her parents, Valentine and Ethel Lewis Floyd.
Services were March 6 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Herbert Alexander and Rev. Heath Martin officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Drake
Services for Velda Louise Drake, 84, of Marion, were March 7, 2007 at Myers Funeral Home. Rev. John East and Rev. Jerry Thurman officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Drake died March 4 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Georganna Tabor of Morganfield and Reita McDonald of Marion; two sons, Bobby Holloman of Marion and Anthony Drake of Louisville; a brother, Kenneth Davidson of Memphis, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Holloman; her second husband, Doug Drake; two brothers; and two sisters. Her parents were Roy and Vie McClure Davidson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Baptist Church or Gideons International.

Davis
Marcia Mae Davis, 74, of Marion, died Feb. 28, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Marion General Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Nicky Davis of Marion; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Davis; a daughter, Porcia Woodall; and two sisters.
Services were March 3 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Belles Mines Cemetery.

Leidecker
SALEM, Ky. – Ernestine B. Leidecker, 84, died Feb. 28, 2007 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She attended East Side Holliness Church in Paducah.
Services were March 3 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Pitts officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Landa Martin of Gilbertsville; three sons, Donnie Leidecker of Salem, Joe Leidecker of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bobby Leidecker of West Paducah; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; one great-great-grandson; and one step great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, L.E. Leidecker; her second husband, Noble Taylor; two sisters; and one brother. Her parents were Richard Howe and Roxie Roach Howe.

March 1, 2007 Issue

Clayton
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Fred Clayton, 82, formerly of Princeton, died Feb. 21, 2007 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.
Clayton was a retired teacher and coach. His first football coaching job was at Marion High School.
He is survived by his wife, Dean Beard Clayton; a son, Craig Clayton of Franklin, Tenn.; a daughter, Carol Birdsong of Brentwood, Tenn.; a sister, Sue Winebarger of Madisonville; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Dean Clayton; and a brother. His parents were Aubrey Clayton and Frances Hancock Clayton.
Services were Feb. 23 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, 3703 Taylorsville Road, Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40220-1330.

Harris
Joliet, Ill. – William Robert "Bob" Harris, 42, died Feb 17, 2007 at his home. He was a union painter, handyman and currently a sub-contractor through Menards.
Survivors include his mother, Princeton native Phyllis Hopper Paul and stepfather, Jerry Paul, William and Betty Harris, and Lenny Robbins; a son, Brandon Harris; a daughter, Nicole Harris; a sister, Rita Harris; and two brothers, Richard Harris and Robby Robbins.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald D. Harris in 1991; his maternal grandparents, Novella Teasley and Leonard Hopper; and paternal grandparents Monroe and Alice Harris,
Services were Feb. 24, at at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Joliet, Ill.
Private burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Crawford
PRINCETON, Ky. – Danny Crawford, 42, died Feb. 20, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Crawford was an EMT for Crittenden County Ambulance Service, a member of Northside Baptist Church in Princeton, the Lyon County Bass Club and Joppa Masonic Lodge No. 167 in Eddyville. He was a former member of Lyon County Rescue Squad, Kuttawa Fire Department and Area II Dive Team in Madisonville.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Smith Crawford; two sons, Jace Crawford at home and Mark Crawford of Salisbury, N.C.; a daughter, Shirley Crawford of Salisbury, N.C.; his mother and stepfather, Marie and Kerry Rouze of Asheboro, N.C.; his father, Arvel James Crawford of Hollywood, Fla.; three brothers, Patrick Dallas of Randleman, N.C., Ben Crawford and Arvel Crawford, both of Hollywood, Fla.; and two sisters, Brittney Rouze of Asheboro, N.C., and Tina Crawford of Hollywood, Fla.
Services were Feb. 23 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Jeff French officiating. Burial was in Rolling Hills Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Jace Eli Crawford Trust Fund, P.O. Box 379, Princeton, KY 42445.

Asbridge
James Herman Asbridge, 61, of Marion, died Feb. 24, 2007 at his home. Services were Feb. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Asbridge; a son, Eddie Asbridge of Marion; a daughter, Stacy Asbridge of Calvert City; six half brothers and sisters; and three cousins.

McDonald
Gloria Belt McDonald, 68, of Marion, died Feb. 21, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Danny Belt of Marion; a daughter, Tina Arlene Rushing of Marion; a grandson, Wesley Belt of Fredonia; two brothers, Darrell Lee Belt of Marion and William A. “Bill” Belt of Benton.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buddy Belt; her second husband, Wayne McDonald; and a son, Ricky Belt.
Services were Feb. 24, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Alexander officiating. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.

Smith
LEDBETTER, Ky. – Sue “Cassie” Hall Smith, 88, died Feb. 25, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Stan Hall of Smithland; two sisters, Elizabeth Doodie Henry and Jessie Lee “Dirt” Noles, both of Ledbetter; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William H. Hall; her second husband, Robert “Bob” Smith; a daughter, Patricia Ann Hall Jeffrey; a brother; and a sister.
Services were Feb. 28 at Smith Funeral Chapel with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Kenley
NEWBURGH, Ind. – June Samanns Schillinger Kenley, 80, formerly of Evansville and Sturgis, respectively, died Feb. 21, 2007 at the VNA Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville.
Schillinger retired from the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation where she worked in the cafeteria as a cook at Scott School from 1956-1990.
She is survived by a son, Austin Samanns of Newburgh; a grandson, three great-grandsons; and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Kenley in 1998.
Services were Feb. 23 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Rev. Noble Cobb and Pastor Troy Boulware with burial at Centenary Cemetery in Evansville.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Charlier Hospice Center, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713.

February 22, 2007 Issue

Orr
Gladis R. Orr, 82, of Marion, died Feb. 16, 2007 at Crittenden Health & Rehab. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Orr; two daughters, Charlotte Mott and Brenda Maddox, both of Marion; a sister, Mary “Peachy” Hunt of Marion; a brother, Gerald Towery of Princeton; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Rev. Tim Burdon officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mexico Baptist Church Building Fund, 128 Mexico Rd., Marion, KY 42064.

Penn
PADUCAH, Ky. – Teresa Penn, 44, died Feb. 16, 2007 at her home.
Services were Feb. 20 at Lindsey Funeral Home with burial in Deer Creek Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Everett Lane Reed of Hopkinsville; a daughter, Cassi Bowerman of Paducah; a brother, Robert Penn of Paducah; two sisters, Melissa Whitt of Paducah and Evonnia Hardin of Marion; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Lynn Penn and Melva Rae Belt Penn.

Adolph
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Lucille Humphrey Adolph, 68, died Jan. 23, 2007 at Hospice Care. She was raised in the Mexico community.
She is survived by two brothers, James and Virgil Humphrey; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Adolph; a son, Bobby Whittle; two brothers; and two sisters. Her parents were Bill and Virgie Stinnett Humphrey. Her foster parents were Charlie and Orphetta Herod.
A graveside service will be held at Mexico Cemetery at a later date.

Crawford
PRINCETON, Ky. – Danny Crawford, 41, of Princeton, died Feb. 20, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital. He was an employee of Crittenden Emergency Medical Services.
Visitation will be at 5 p.m., Feb. 22 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville, with funeral services at 11 a.m., Feb. 23. Burial will be in Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville.
Complete information will appear in next week’s Press.

Dodds
SMITHLAND, Ky. – Willard L. Dodds, 76, died Feb. 19, 2007 at Livingston Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Dodds; two daughters, Casandra Cherry and Heather Davis, both of Smithland; a brother, Russell Dodds of Gilbertsville; two sisters, Anna Lois Dodds of Ledbetter and Gladys Dodds of Calvert City; four grandchildren; and three step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Corbet Dodds; a sister, Ida Mae Smith; and his parents, Nora and Robert Dodds.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Feb. 22 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Bro. Fred Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Cothran Cemetery.

Crabtree
EVANSVILLE, Ky. – Ernest Duane Crabtree, 76, died Feb. 16, 2007 at Newburg Healthcare. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a carpenter and retired after 45 years of service from the Carpenters Union Local No. 90.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Esther Crabtree; a daughter, Barbara Jeanine Scheessele of Newburgh; three sons, Ronald Crabtree of Norman, Okla., Barry Crabtree of Evansville and Timothy Crabtree of Evansville; a sister, Edna Mae Lewis of Nashville; a brother, Bill Crabtree of Slaughters; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Nicholas Sanders; and a daughter, Sabrina Josey.
Services were Feb. 19 at Alexander East Chapel with Rev. Patrick Jackson, Rev. Frank McCallum and Rev. Bill Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Alexander Park Lawn.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairlawn United Methodist Church, 2001 S. Parker Dr., Evansville, IN 47714.

February 15, 2007 Issue

Cunningham
PADUCAH, Ky. – Services for Margaret Ann Cunningham, 71, formerly of Marion, were Feb. 13, 2007 at Milner and a Orr Funeral Home in Paducah. Rev. John R. Offutt officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Cunningham died Feb. 11 at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a native of Crittenden County who worked at CTS and Biggs Supermarket and was of Methodist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Cunningham; a daughter, LeAnn English of Paducah; a son, Rodger Cunningham of Hopkinsville; a sister, Shirley Allen of Owensboro; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Hunt; a sister, Virginia Dunn; and a brother, Charlie Shaffer. Her parents were Ben and Ann Shaffer.

Robertson
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – James Donald Robertson, 52, formerly of Marion, died Feb. 6, 2007 at Duke University Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed by the City of Fayetteville.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona Robertson; two sons, Kevin Robertson and Jason Robertson, both of Fayetteville; a daughter, Barbara Robertson of Fayetteville; a stepson, Bryan Kilburn of Fayetteville; his mother, Marie Robertson of Marion; five sisters, Carole Robertson, Betty Jones, Judy McDowell and Diana Hosick, all of Marion, and Martha Devine of Calvert City; a brother, Mark Robertson of Marion; and a step grandson.
Graveside services were Feb. 9 at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, N.C. Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville was in charge of arrangements.

February 8, 2007 Issue

George
Services for Elizabeth R. “Bridge” George, 63, of Marion, were Feb. 3, 2007 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Daniel Griffin officiated.
George died Jan. 31 at her home. She attended Tolu United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas H. George; a daughter, Juanita Courtright of Marion; a son, Thomas E. George of Salem; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers; a sister; and her parents, Carl Edward Pearson and Opal M. Host Pearson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Paducah, KY 42001.

Cash
KINGWOOD, Texas – James Ray Cash, 77, formerly of Crittenden County, died Jan. 20, 2007 at his home. He was retired from Celotex Roofing Company, a member of the Masonic Lodge in Huffman, Texas and a veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Norma; two daughters, Sandy (Kevin) Kilgore and Lisa (Gerald) Guzman; two brothers, John Edd Cash of Arkansas and Garland Cash of Harrodsburg; two sisters, Louise LaRue of Salem, and Connie Perryman of Marion; and six grandchildren, all of Kingwood; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Ruby Cash; three sisters, one brother; and a granddaughter.
Funeral services were held in Humble, Texas Jan 24 and burial was in Rosewood Cemetery in Humble.

Hopkins
EVANSVILLE, Ky. – Harold “Hoppy” Clifton Hopkins, 68, died Feb. 3, 2007 at his home.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Hopkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenoth and Elsie Taylor Hopkins.
Graveside services were Feb. 6 at IOOF Cemetery in Clay with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Koplin
Melvin Dale Koplin, 57, of Marion, formerly of Union, Ill., died Jan. 29, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He retired in 1996 after 29 years with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. He was a former volunteer with the Union Fire Department, a member of the Union Legion, the Harvard Moose Lodge, Ducks Unlimited and St. John’s United Church of Christ in Union.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Gregg Koplin; a sister Sharon Bruner of Poplar Grove; and two step sisters, Charlene Slaughter of Marengo, Ill., and Jennie Kunde of Texas.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Koplin; a step brother, Eddie Schmitt; and a half brother, George Schmitt. His parents were Harvey and Eileen Crandall Koplin.
Services were Feb. 3 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2323 N. Mayfair Rd., Suite 502, Wauwatosa, WI 54326.

Brantley
Christine Brantley, 85, of Marion, died Feb. 4, 2007. She was a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Patsy Rontondo of Rochester, Mich., Carolyn Salvati of Shelby Township, Mich., Sandra Hawthorne of Marion and Dottie Cornwall of Roseville, Mich.; two sons, Jerry Brantley of Sturgis and Leonard Brantley of Marion; three sisters, Lillie Marie McGarrh of Henderson, Dot Winters of Chesterfield, Mich., and Phyllis Green of Mayfield; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Henry Brantley; a son, Michael Brantley; five sisters; and four brothers. Her parents were Lily Beasley and Sam Land.
Services were Feb. 7 at Repton Baptist Church. Rev. Vic Hill and Dr. Brent Brantley officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

February 1, 2007 Issue

Sutton
Services for Stacy Sutton, 72, of Crittenden County, were held Jan. 30, 2007 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. Dr. Jerrell White officiated. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Sutton died Jan. 27 at his home. He was a self-employed logger and member of Dycusburg Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Mike Sutton of Eddyville and Ricky Bowman of Dycusburg; a daughter, Angie McLavain of Marion; three brothers, Gordon “Babe” Sutton of Lyon county, Leon Sutton of Eddyville and Rex Sutton of Ashland; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five nephews; and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Buchanan Sutton; a son, Timothy Sutton. His parents were Kelly and Mable O’Daniel Sutton.

Rohrer
MT. VERNON, Ind. – Mary Margaret Rohrer, 86, formerly of Marion, died Jan. 23, 2007 in New Harmony, Ind.
She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church and taught for 26 years at Crittenden County High School.
She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Bachert of Mt. Vernon; a son, James Nolan Rohrer of Princeton; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Nolan Rohrer; and a brother. Her parents were Harry Myers and Katie May Johnson.
Services were Jan. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Garvey officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Robinson
Silas “Dave” Robinson, 80, of Marion, died Jan. 25, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital. Services were Jan. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. A.C. Hodge officiating. Burial was in Deer Creek Cemetery.
He was a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Louise Robinson of Marion; two sons, Scott (Angie) Robinson and Dave “Bro” (Kim) Robinson, both of Marion; two sisters, Ruth Orr of Madill, Okla., and Ava Ketchum of Ardmore, Okla.; and three nieces, Ida Nell Dean, Rene Hodges and Denise Ivester, all of Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Evorie Robinson and his parents, John and Mae Belle Robinson.

Caraway
Emily Elizabeth Rose Caraway, infant daughter of Katie Sisco and Josh Caraway of Princeton, died Jan. 26, 2007 at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville. A graveside service was held Jan. 30 at Deer Creek Cemetery with Bro. Lester Watson officiating.
Additional survivors include maternal grandparents Janet Sisco of Paducah and David Belt of Marion; and paternal grandparents Karen and Perry Caraway of Princeton.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Conway
FREDONIA, Ky. – Henry Conway, 76, died Jan. 25, 2007 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired school bus driver and member of First Baptist Church in Fredonia and the Frances Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Martin Conway; three sons, Todd Conway of Smiths Grove and Tim Conway and Tony Conway, both of Fredonia; two brothers, Joe Conway and Don Conway, both of Fredonia; a sister, Carolyn Riley of Fredonia; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Jan. 28 at Morgans Funeral Home in Princeton with Dr. Jerrell White officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Sara Louise Rice Conway.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, c/o David Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Rd., Princeton, Ky 42445 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Wring
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Services for Ruby Rhea Davidson Wring, 92, formerly of Salem, were held Jan. 28, 2007 at Tyner’s Chapel Church. Rev. Mark Combs officiated. Burial was in Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
Wring died Jan. 26 at Colonial Health and Rehab in Bardstown.
Surviving are two daughters, Jill Dennison and JoAnn Logan, both of Bardstown; a brother, Kenneth Davidson of Memphis; a sister, Velda Drake of Marion; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Wring; two brothers, Jack Davidson and Russell Davidson; and a sister, Muriel Showalter. Her parents were Roy and Vie Davidson.
Boyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Phillips
CLINTON, Ky. – James H. Phillips, 92, formerly of Tolu, died Jan. 6 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tenn.
He was a retired Hickman County High School principal and member of the athletic halls of fame at Crittenden County High School, Murray State University and the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, having been inducted into the latter in 1992. He lettered in basketball at Murray from 1934 to 1936.
He was a member of Clinton First Methodist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Vicky P. Taylor of Dyersburg, Tenn.; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Kimbell Phillips; a sister; and a brother. His parents were James William Phillips and Katherine Hammond Phillips.
Services were Jan. 8 at Brown Funeral Home of Clinton with the Rev. Aaron Dowdy officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Clinton First United Methodist Church, 210 South Washington St., Clinton, KY 42031. 

Hackney
Charles E. Hackney, 73, of Marion, died Jan. 27, 2007.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hackney; five sons, Dean Hackney of Ledbetter, Ronnie Hackney of Smithland, and Clark Hackney, Eddie Hackney and Joey Hackney, all of Marion; five daughters, Sharon Tinsley of Salem, Penny Garrett of Morganfield, Diann Shuecraft, Donita James and Jeanette Doom, all of Marion; six sisters, Betty Hunter, Gracie Stone, Irene Lynch, Phylis Hodge and Pauline Moreland, all of Marion and Reba Riley of Burna; a brother, J.D. Hackney of Marion; 31 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Allen Hackney. His parents were Luke and Mae Hackney.
Services were Jan. 31 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Sister Lucy Tedrick officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Coleman
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Services for John William Coleman, 78, will be at 1 p.m., Feb. 3, 2007 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Coleman was born and raised in Crittenden County and moved to Phoenix in 1957. The couple returned to Morganfield in 1981. He was a longtime employee of Dunaway’s Pharmacy in Henderson. In 2006, Coleman and his wife Betty moved to Phoenix to be near their son.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Betty Jo Davidson Coleman; two sons, Charles Coleman of Arizona and Larry Coleman of Missouri; a daughter, Sherri Brunner of Texas; a sister, Linda Welborn of Madisonville; a brother, Bobby Coleman of Paducah; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Anderson; a granddaughter, Michelle Brown; a great-grandson, Kamdyn Caton; and a brother, Jimmy Coleman.

Jennings
BURNA, Ky. – Beatrice Jennings, 74, died Jan. 29, 2007 at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab. She was a member of Hampton Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Claude Jennings; a daughter, Angela Kolb of Carnation, Wash.; a sister, Mary June Jennings of Burna; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother. Her parents were Henry and Alberta Clark Dickerson.
Services were Jan. 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wring officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.

Rogers
Robert Rogers, 70, of Marion, died Jan. 20, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital. Services were Jan. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Piney Fork Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Jane Rogers; two sons, Steve Rogers and Donald Rogers, both of Marion; a daughter, Ann Stewart of Marion; two sisters, Betty Davenport of Missouri and Isabelle Cole of Kansas; a half sister, Debbie Shewcraft of Florida; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Freels
Rita Freels, 49, of Marion, died Jan. 27, 2007 at her home.
She is survived by a daughter, Crystal Curnel of Murray; five brothers, Roger Belt and Eddie Dean Belt, both of Marion, Leon Belt of Salem, Kenneth Belt of Panama City, Fla., and Daryl Belt of Fredonia; five sisters, Glenda Tyson, Terry Jo Moore, Libby Atkins, all of Marion, Donna Belt of New York, N.Y. and Denise Williams of Eddyville; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Guy Belt and Billie Jo McElmurray Belt.
Services were Jan. 31 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Jones officiating. Burial was on the family farm.

Sherer
TOLU, Ky. – Kenneth Marvin Sherer, 68, died Jan. 30, 2007 at his home.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Feb. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother, Katie Sherer of Tolu; two brothers, Guthrie Sherer and roger Sherer, both of Tolu; four sisters, Jean Underhill, Mary Phillips and Donna Tinsley, all of tolu, and Alma Tinsley of Fredericktown, Mo..
He was preceded in death by his father, Millie C. Sherer; a brother, Larry Sherer; and a nephew, Willie Underhill.

Hunt
Funeral services for Sadie Lee Hunt, 87, will be held at 2 p.m., Feb. 2, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery.
Hunt died Jan. 31 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She is a member of Marion General Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Doris Nesbitt of Marion and Shirley Griffin of Dixon; a brother, Leslie Butler of Marion; three sisters, Deloris Doom of Atlanta, Martha White of Providence and Clement King of Nashville; and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tyler Hunt; three brothers; and a sister. Her parents were Ed and Cora Butler.

Belt
Graveside services were held Jan. 25, 2007 for Mary W. Belt, 70, at Hurricane Cemetery with Bro. Jimmy Porter officiating.
Belt died Jan. 24 at Western Baptist Hospital.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Edwin Taylor Belt, Sr.; two sons, Harold Belt and Edwin “Hottie” Belt, both of Marion; six sisters, Helen Miller of Tolu, Nancy O’Toole of Louisville, Donna Newcom of New Albany, Ind., Sandy Quertermous of Hampton, Joann Traylor of Princeton and Judy Moore of Murray; a granddaughter, Hattie W. Belt and a grandson, James Taylor “P.J.” Belt, both of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Edward and Anna Louise Bennett Moore; three sisters; and a twin brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hackney
Dale Hackney, 53, of Marion, died Jan. 29, 2007 in a traffic accident on U.S. 60 west of Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Hackney; a daughter, Shannon Hackney of Marion; a son, Shane Hackney of Marion; five sisters, Martha Stinnett of Dycusburg, Patsy Lubbenhusen of Ferdinand, Ind., Judy Thurman, Wanda Hamby and Monda Watson, all of Marion; three brothers, Danny Hackney, David Hackney and Steve Hackney, all of Marion; and two granddaughters, Bristen Holeman and Halle Hackney, both of Marion.
He was preceded in death a brother, Ricky Hackney; and his parents, Robert and Laverne Hackney.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Feb. 1 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Curtis Franklin will officiate with burial in Union Cemetery.

January 25, 2007 Issue

Kirk
Hayden Kirk, 74, of Marion died Jan. 15, 2007 at his home. He was a retired mechanic and longtime employee of the Crittenden County School District.
Services were Jan. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Dossett and Rev. Nicky Davis officiating. Burial was in Dunn Springs Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Louise Belt Kirk; seven daughters, Juanita Saunders of Gilbertsville, Leshia Lady of Kuttawa, Diana Jo Kirk of Evansville, Renee Cox of Hawkpoint, Mo., Sheila Kolich of Evansville, Susie Murray of Cadiz and Heather Kirk of Marion; a son, Robert Hayden Kirk of Fredonia; two sisters, Vilas Todd of Sheridan and Carol Elledge of Kuttawa; six brothers, Harry Kirk of Princeton, James D. Kirk of Downs, Ill., Ollie Kirk of Chandler, Ind., Edward Kirk of Dekalb, Ill., Elbert Kirk of Marion and Glenn Kirk of Cunningham, Tenn.; 28 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Harold Wayne Kirk; two granddaughters; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter. His parents were Joseph and Novella Kirk.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gilbert Funeral Home, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Reed
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ill. – John Edward “Johny” Reed, 62, died Jan. 18, 2007 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kay Reed; two sons, Jeremy Edwin Reed of Cave In Rock and Eric Quinn Reed of Paducah; two daughters, Nanette Amanda Ohse of Golconda and Heather Dianne Jenkins of Elizabethtown; his mother, Martha Reed of Elizabethtown; a brother, Lonnie Reed of Peoria, Ill.; two half brothers, Eddie Jo Reed of Elizabethtown and Roy Reed of Indiana; a sister, Dianne Vaughn of Elizabethtown; a half sister, Donna Fielding of Texas; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Seba Edwin Reed; and a brother, Randall Reed.
Services were Jan. 21 at Cox Funeral Home in Rosiclare, Ill. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery.

Barnes
BURNA, Ky. – Mamie L. Barnes, 78, died Jan. 16, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She was of Baptist faith and a member of Eastern Star No. 417 in Smithland.
Survivors include her husband, George Barnes; three daughters, Betty Lois (Bobby) Brown and Donna Sue Tabor, both of Marion, and Brenda Tabor of Smithland; a son, Tom Tabor of Burna; a stepdaughter, Teresa (Tony) Sanders of Kevil; two stepsons, Larry (Angie) Barnes of Salem and Martin Barnes of Carrsville; four brothers, James Curnel, Lonnie Curnel, Doug Curnel and Donnie Curnel, all of Marion; two sisters, Mary Sue Curnel and Pearlie Curnel, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Coy Clifton Tabor; a son, J.C. Tabor; a grandson, Jeff Hopper; three brothers; and a sister. Her parents were Harman and Esther Privitt Curnel.
Services were Jan. 19 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Bennie Chandler officiating. Burial was in New Union (Ditney) Cemetery.

Clark
Services for Raymond Clark, 91, of Marion, were Jan. 24, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. Heath Martin officiated. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery.
Clark died Jan. 20 at Livingston Hospital. He was a member of Wheatcroft Masonic Lodge No. 881.
Surviving are his wife, Teresa Clark; a son, Bobby Clark of Marion; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Jennings
BURNA, Ky. – Carl C. Jennings, 73, died Jan. 21, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. Services were j\Jan. 24 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wring officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mary June Jennings; two daughters, Darlene Adams of Blackford and April Guthrie of Evansville; a stepson, Ron Nall of Paducah; two stepdaughters, Denise Bebout of Salem and Carla Holeman of Corbin; two brothers, J.O. Jennings of Ledbetter and Claude Jennings of Hampton; five sisters, Mina Gainey of Ledbetter, Dorothy Durkot of Hampton, Rachel Adwell and Bertine Young, both of Salem, and Suzie Robertson of Princeton; three grandchildren; and six step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Jennings; a brother; and his parents, William and Gertrude Johnson Jennings.

Hall
SMITHLAND, Ky. – Funeral services for Doris Hall, 74, will be at 11 a.m., Jan. 25, 2007 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland. Rev. Kerry Crowl will officiate with burial in Cothran Cemetery.
Hall died Jan. 22.
Surviving are a daughter, Betty Gonzalez of Smithland; a son, Donnie Owens of Smithland; a brother, Davis Hughie Hall of Chicago; four sisters, Maxine Paris, Katherine Rednour and Mamie Jones, all of Smithland, and Edna Mae Ramage of Ledbetter; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Howard and Gertrude Hall.

Linzy
EVANSVILLE, Ky. – Jerry E. Linzy, 83, died Jan. 19, 2007 at Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville.
He was born in Crittenden Count, served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He was a Mason and member of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F.& A.M. He was also a member of the Eugene Pate American Legion Post No. 265 and a lifelong Republican. He was superintendent of Vanderburgh County Highway Department when he retired in 1985.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Ethel Campbell Linzy; a daughter, Lana Linzy Baker; a son, Jerry A. Linzy; three sisters, Betty Young and Mary LeFan, both of Marion, and Juanita Green of Eddyville; a brother, Lafe Linzy of Marion; two grandsons, Chad D. Linzy and Anthony “Tony” Goffinet; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Linzy and Hoover Linzy; a sister, Catherine; and his parents, Ray and Vada Linzy.
Services were Jan. 23, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial in Dycusburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, 1610 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47714.

Rogers
Robert Rogers, 70, of Marion, died Jan. 20, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital. Services were Jan. 22 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Cortis Hill officiating. Burial was in Piney Fork Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Jane Rogers; two sons, Steve Rogers and Donald Rogers, both of Marion; a daughter, Ann Stewart of Marion; two sisters, Betty Davenport of Missouri and Isabelle Cole of Kansas; a half sister, Debbie Shewcraft of Florida; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

January 18, 2007 Issue

Mick
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Charles E. Mick, 64, died Jan. 12, 2007.
He was born in Owensboro and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a 1960 graduate of Madisonville High School and a 1967 graduate of Arizona State University where he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. His career as a navigator led him to service in Japan, Vietnam, Korea and Germany and several stateside bases. After retiring as a Major in 1982, he continued his avid interest in aviation as a pilot and instructor with Flight Safety, Paul Broyhill of Broyhill Furniture, Providence Boston Airlines and Eastern Airlines. Community service included church van service, senior citizens center computer instructor and morale booster and continued serving veterans by providing medical transportation for the Veterans Van Service while living in Clarksville, Tenn.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Mick; a daughter, Leslie Ellen Morrow of Madisonville; a son, Brian Edward Mick of Reno, Nev.; three grandsons, Nathan Morrow of St. Mary’s, Ga.; Nicholas Morrow of Madisonville; Timothy Mick of Reno; two granddaughters; Brianna and Naomi Mick of Reno; and one great- grandson, Lucas Morrow of St Mary’s, Ga.; two nieces, Allison Evans of Marion and Andrea Mick of Brownsville, Texas; a nephew, Lucas Mick of Marion; and three cousins Doug Morris of St. Louis, Jean Gross of Paducah and Everett Morris of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Evers and Lucille Mick, and by his brother Paul Evers Mick, all of Marion.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Jan. 20 at Covenant Community Church, Madisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Relay for Life team of First Christian Church in Madisonville.

Kirk
Hayden Kirk, 74, of Marion died Jan. 15, 2007 at his home. He was a retired mechanic and longtime employee of the Crittenden County School District.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Jan. 18 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Mac Dossett and Rev. Nicky Davis officiating. Burial is in Dunn Springs Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Louise Belt Kirk; seven daughters, Juanita Saunders of Gilbertsville, Leshia Lady of Kuttawa, Diana Jo Kirk of Evansville, Renee Cox of Hawkpoint, Mo., Sheila Kolich of Evansville, Susie Murray of Cadiz and Heather Kirk of Marion; a son, Robert Hayden Kirk of Fredonia; 28 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Harold Wayne Kirk; two granddaughters; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter. His parents were Joseph and Novella Kirk.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gilbert Funeral Home, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Moxley
Rosa L. Moxley, 74, of Marion, died Jan. 16, 2007 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Atlanta Christian Centre of Atlanta, Ill.
Surviving are three daughters, Geneva Norin of Metropolis, Ill., Patsy Murphy of Elizabethtown, Ill., and Rosemary Teddy of Pleasant Plains, Ill.; a son, Joseph Leon Moxley of Marion; two sisters, Esther Garrett of Marion and Virginia Green of Ferndale, Mich.; three brothers, Vestel Murray and Kenneth Murray, both of Marion, and Richard Murray of Chandler, Ind.; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Given Moxley; a brother; and her parents, Azle and Mae Lynn Murray.
Services will be Jan. 20 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Murray and Rev. Hillis Jones will officiate, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Adams
Harlin Daryl Adams, 48, of Marion, died Jan. 10, 2007 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Adams; two children, Adam and Autumn Larsen of Fredonia; three brothers, David Joseph Adams of Providence, Nathan Wade Adams and James Eugene Todd, Jr.; three sisters, Lorie Ann Fernandez and Shellie Patrice Jenkins, both of Marion, and Lisa Michelle Holeman of Fredonia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harlin Edward Adams; and two brothers, Raymond Edward Adams and Michael Harrison Adams.

Barnes
SALEM, Ky. – Ruby B. Barnes, 90, died Jan. 11, 2007 at Livingston Hospital. She was the oldest member of Pinckneyville Baptist church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher and WMU member.
She is survived by a daughter, Wanda (Kenneth) Peterson of Cookeville, Tenn.; a son, Gerald Barnes of Salem; a granddaughter, Karen Peterson of Cookeville; two grandsons, Mark Barnes of Chatsworth, Calif., and Michael Barnes of Nashville; two nieces and several great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hadley Rudell Barnes; a brother; and three sisters. Her parents were Thomas and Mable Moreland DeBoe.
Services were Jan. 13 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Rice officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pinckneyville Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

Spencer
LEDBETTER, Ky. – Services for Betty Jo Spencer, 72, were Jan. 15, 2007 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. John East officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Spencer died Jan. 12 at her home. She was of Baptist faith.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Bill Spencer; a daughter, Debbie (Casper) Hosick of Smithland; two sons, Randy Spencer and Steven Spencer, both of Godfrey, Ill.; three sisters, Johnnie Houston of Sparta, Ill., Barbara Boyd of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Peggy Lane of Fenton, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Pat Glendening of Kokomo, Ind.; three brothers, Troy (Pauline) Glendening of Granite City, Ill., Thomas (Shaun) Glendening of Tulsa, Okla., and Bill (Clara) Glendening of Bixby, Okla.; two grandchildren, Chris (Debbie) Hosick of Ledbetter and Jason Hosick of Smithland; one great-granddaughter, Jessica Hosick of Ledbetter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Quinton “Bud” Glendening and Dan Henry Glendening; and a sister, Geraldine Payne. Her parents were John Glendening and Dora N. Bell Glendening.

Crouch
Services for Eugene Glen Crouch, 77, of Marion, were Jan. 15, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Crouch died Jan. 12 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Burial was in Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Doris L. Crouch; a son, Eugene Glen Crouch II of West Liberty, Ohio; a daughter, Marilyn Elizabeth Beckham of Valparaiso, Ind.; a brother, James Allen Crouch of California; a grandchild; and two step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; three sisters; and his parents, John and Mary Hall Crouch.

York
LeeRoy York, 71, of Marion, died Jan. 4, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital. He attended Unity General Baptist church in Crayne.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda York; two daughters, Debbie Heady of Belleville, Ill., and Kim Steeley of Eddyville; a son, Dempsey York of Marion; three stepsons, Terry Lee Banks of Dixon and Harry Wayne Banks and Ralph Eugene Banks, both of Henderson; two sisters, Pauline Writtenberry of Marion and Rose Hoyne of Summerfield, Fla.; a brother, Robert “Buddy” York of Marion; seven grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and seven step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, David York; a stepson, Billy Joe Banks; two brothers; and a sister.
Services were Jan. 6 at Unity General Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Hardesty, Rev. Buddy Hix and Rev. Tony Perryman officiating. Burial was in Love Cemetery.

January 18, 2007 Issue

Buckman
HENDERSON, Ky. – Services for Larry Lee “Buck” Buckman, 66, formerly of Marion, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Henderson. Rev. Ted Burke and Rev. Gary Turner will officiate with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday and until service time Saturday.
Buckman died Jan. 9 at his home. He was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Mary Beth Bellew Buckman; a daughter, Cynthia Ann (Greg) Fuller of Covington; two sons, Byron Keith (Terri) Buckman of Henderson and Jason Lee (Sondi) Buckman of Robards; a sister, Margaret Buckman Nally of Owensboro; a brother, Jim (Marie) Buckman of Atlanta; a sister-in-law, Margaret Buckman of Warner Robins, Ga.; and six grandchildren, Ryan and Chelsea Buckman, Thomas and Rachel Fuller and Tyler and Chase Buckman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.E. “Buck” and Carmon Levenia Wagganer Buckman.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice, the Ryan Owens Building Fund at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Davidson
Marion M. “Pete” Davidson, 81, of Marion, died Jan. 8, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital. Services were Jan. 10 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Davis officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Randy Davidson of Reidland and Ronnie Davidson of Marion; a granddaughter, Crystal Engler of Reidland; and a great-grandson, Hayden Engler, also of Reidland.
Davidson was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Davidson.

Brown
PRINCETON, Ky. – Edward Brown, 89, died Jan. 3, 2007 at Caldwell County Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II. He graduated from Butler High School in 1935, moved to Detroit, Mich., and attended Meinzinger Art School until enlisting in the Army Medical Department. He was discharged as first lieutenant in 1946.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Marie Six Brown; a sister, Helen Brown; and a brother, Karl Brown. His parents were Elmore Roe Hammon and Dessie Lee Brinkley.
Services were Jan. 6, 2007 at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Mrs. Charly Morgan officiating. Burial was in Crayne Cemetery.

January 4, 2007 Issue

Beard
Reba Beard, 90, of Marion, died Dec. 21, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital. She was a member of Marion Church of God.
Surviving are two sons, Jerry Crews of Columbia, S.C., and Lowery Crews of Louisville; a special friend, Jeanie Fritts of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services were Dec. 27 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Starrick and Sister Lucy Tedrick officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery.


Pohlman
GERALD, Mo. – Services will be held Jan. 4, 2007, for Betty Sliger Pohlman, 75, formerly of Marion. Arrangements were handled by Oltman Funeral Home in Gerald.
Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn Mercer of Florida, Jeannie Duke and Charlotte Vandiver, both of Kansas; three brothers, Lewis, Alfred and Kenneth; and three sisters, Roberta Cash, Faye Duggan and Kay Glore; and three grandchidlren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; brother Robert Neal, sisters Mildred, Frances and Georgia.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.


Williams
Claude R. Williams, Jr., 69, of Marion, died Dec. 31, 2006 at Crittenden Hospital. He was a member of Ambassadors for Christ Church.
Surviving are his wife, Stella; two sons, Timothy Williams of Marion and Claude Williams III of Manchester, Tenn.; three daughters, Edith Rose Wells of Marion, Carolyn Louise Graham of Marion and Anna Michelle Belcher of Goodletsville, Tenn.; two brothers, David E. and Jefferson Douglas Williams, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Jan. 3, 2007 at Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Downs officiating. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.


Weldon
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Tom Weldon, 55, died Dec. 14, 2006. Services were conducted by Southerland Funeal Home in Panama City Beach.
He is survived by his wife, Becky; two daughters, Jayna Ennis of Evansville and Staci Couch of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; a son, Doug Hovermale of Marion, Ind.; his mother, Margaret Weldon of Marion; a brother, Mike Weldon of Marion; three sisters, Ginny Tinsley, Patricia Vied and Nancy Hodge, all of Marion; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter N. Weldon; and a sister, Margaret Louise.