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DECEMBER 2012

Enoch

Barry Wayne Enoch, 76, of Lafayette, Tenn., formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tenn.
Enoch was a member of the first group of Navy SEALs formed by President Kennedy during the Vietnam era.
Surviving are his wife, Loleta Williams Enoch of Lafayette; children, Kenneth and wife Laura Enoch of Redmond, Ore.; Michael and wife Misty Enoch of Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; Laura and husband DeWayne Kalista of Bremerton, Wash.; grandchildren, Zachari Enoch, Chase Enoch, Ryan Enoch, Austin Enoch, Darby Enoch, Ryder Kalista, Jessica Lawson, Cheyenne Payne and Laramie Amezquita; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 30 at Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Bro. Johnny Beaver officiating. Burial was at the Anderson & Son Memorial Park with full military honors.

Brown
James W. Brown, 82, of Grand Rivers died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was retired as a crane operator for the former SKW plant in Calvert City.
Brown was a member of Iuka First Baptist Church in Livingston County and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Janice Howell Brown;  two sons, James Brown Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Smithland, and Jerry Brown and his wife Paula of Fredonia;  a daughter, Jacqueline Hackney and her husband Danny of Grand Rivers; six grandchildren, Kayla Brown, Kari and husband Kevin Garner, Elizabeth Brown, Andrea and husband Jonathan Hubbard, Kendra and husband Chris Glenn and Nathan and wife Kendra Hackney; and seven great-grandchildren, Ethan Garner, Joshua and Sidney Hubbard, Brady and Mia Glenn, Ciara and Kennadee Hackney.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Brown; and his parents, Earl Joseph Brown and Callie Elizabeth Day Brown.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 30 at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with Rev. Tommy Williams officiating.  Burial was at Iuka Cemetery in Livingston County.

Gilland
Rayburn “Ray” W. Gilland, 79, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 at his home in South Roxana, Ill.
He was born Nov. 21, 1933 in Salem, the son of Alvie and Rosie Miller Gilland.
He was a member of the Alton (Illinois) First Southern Baptist Church. He retired from Piasa Lincoln Mercury as a mechanic and was a member of the Bethalto Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are two brothers, Garry and wife Cheryl Ramage of Bunker Hill, Ill., and Gene and wife Carol Gilland of South Roxana; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie L. Bowman.
Services were Friday, Dec. 28 at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton where Masonic Rites were performed by Bethalto Masonic Lodge 406. Burial was at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Deckert
Bonnie Kay Deckert, 58, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald Allen Deckert of Marion; four brothers, Robert Farley of Hobart, Ind., Kenneth Farley of Marion, Eugene Farley of Bardstown, and Billy Peters of Marion; two sisters Sandy Fletcher and Debbie Fletcher, both of Marion; three sons, Willie Vasseur, Almanzo Vasseur and Britt Jacobs Deckert, all three of Marion; five daughters, Lynda Vincent of Marion, Tammy McLean of Sebree, Rose Shelton of Sebree, Connie Deckert of Marion and Rhonda Deckert of Pawpaw, Mich.; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Deckert was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Peters and Claria Jewell Driver; and three sisters, Elizabeth Jean Farley, Betty McClure and Vallie Mae Vasseur.
Services were Sunday, Dec. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at McMican Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142,  Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

King
Mildred Sue (Martin) King, 70, of Salem died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a native of Christian County and member of Salem Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Austin Peay State University and retired from the Livingston County Cooperative Extension Service.
Surviving are sons, Christopher King and his wife Jana of Salem and Robert King and his wife Tiffany of Marion; two step-sons, Greg King and his wife Darlene of Salem and Tony King and his wife Cathy of Marion; two brothers, Glendel Martin of Louisville and James W. Martin of Christian County; 11 grandchildren;  seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Buddy” King; a brother, and her parents, Almer and Ethel Lancaster Martin.
Services were Monday, Dec. 31 at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. John East and Rev. Clay Hall officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to  American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

Winters
Charles Norman Winters, 59, of Marion died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at his home.  He was a member of Main Street Missionary Baptist Church in Marion and was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Winters of Marion; son, Steven Winters of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Stephanie Reed of Harrisburg, Penn.; mother, Mary Lou Long of Brookport; sisters, Joyce Mikoliatis of Brookport, Ill., and Janet Perisco of Marion; and grandchildren, Lexi and Addy Reed of Harrisburg, Penn.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Long and brother, Billy Jo Winters.
Services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.  Military rites were performed at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Main Street Missionary Baptist Church, 718 South Main St., Marion, KY 42064.

Payne
Lonnie Bates Payne, 73, of Cadiz died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at his home.
Payne was a member of Guthrie Church of Christ. He was a commercial pilot for 28 years, was the owner and operator of Payne Ag Aviation in Todd County and he later retired from Kentucky Department of Agriculture as an agriculture pilot. He also owned and operated a farm in Todd County for many years.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Brenda Payne of Cadiz; a daughter, Angela and husband Al Starnes of Marion; a son, Lenny and wife Kathy Conyea of Guthrie; and grandchildren, Lonna Starnes and Shane Conyea.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bruce Payne and Cora Payne; and two brothers, John Payne and Donnie Payne.
A private service was held Friday, Dec. 28. Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Creager
Barbara Minkler Creager, 83, of Hopkinsville, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at her home.
She was a gospel vocalist, worship leader and recording artist. She was the featured soloist on the international radio program “The Christian Brotherhood Hour” as well as her father’s syndicated radio program “Green Pastures.” She also produced and hosted her own daily inspirational radio show, “Morning Melodies” on WFIA in Louisville. In Porterville, Calif., she founded Hope Home, which provided housing and hospice care to homeless patients with HIV. She also recorded several albums benefiting the World Children’s Fund and raised money for HIV awareness with her album “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.”
Surviving are her husband, Dr. Westel Creager, who once had a practice in Marion; her two children, Rebecca Boehlitz and Ron Creager; four grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Her parents were Rev. Ross H. and Ina Minkler.
A private memorial was held. Burial will be in Tulare, Calif.
Filbeck-Cann and King Funeral Home in Benton was in charge of arrangements.

Henson
Nana Lou Henson, 86, of Grand Rivers died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 at Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, Mo.
She was a homemaker and member of The Potter’s House Baptist Worship Center in Smithland.
Surviving are two sons, Randy S. and wife Vicki Henson of Grand Rivers and Bryan and wife Sheri Henson of Grand Rivers; two daughters, Carol Dunn of Jackson, Mo., and Nannette A. Tinsley of Greenwood, S.C.; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Henson of McComb, Ill.; 12 grandchildren, Luann Riley, Jason Henson, Justin Henson, Kelsee Henson, Kinsee Henson, Elizabeth Armstrong, Roe Henson, Shelley Brown, Lon Henson, John Henson, Angela Fitzanko and Tina Maddocks; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Monroe Henson; a son, Cecil Wayne Henson; two brothers; and three sisters.
Services were Monday, Dec. 31 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland. Burial was at Corinth Cemetery in Grand Rivers

JANUARY 2013

Turley
Francis A. Turley, 79, of Marion died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member, pianist and singer at Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was also a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. Turley was a member of Red Hatters Society, past president of Crittenden County Homemakers where she served in leadership positions at the area and state level and she was a very active school and community volunteer.
Surviving are four sons, Curtis and wife Brenda Turley of Bowling Green, David Turley of Marion, Randall and wife Pam Turley of Marion and Todd and wife Patti Turley of Mayfield; sisters, Vivian Hicks of Marion, Jane Pollock of Evansville, Ind., and Ruth Hunter of Marion; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Turley; son, Billy Turley; daughter-in-law, Louise Turley; parents, Allie and Naomi Hicks; and brothers, Dalton and Pete Hicks.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Fritts
John Kenneth Fritts, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2013 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his daughter, Wilma Kay Lewis of Poplar Bluff; brothers, David O. Fritts of Corydon and Hollis Franklin Fritts of Daytona, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, John Phillip and Willie Maude Fritts; wife, Annie Mae Conger Fritts; two grandchildren; a sister; and four brothers.
Services were Sunday, Jan. 6 at Crooked Creek Church in Marion. Burial was at Crooked Creek Cemetery.

Holsapple
James Randolph Holsapple, 92, of Seville, Fla., son of the late Lillie Mae (Winters) and James D. Holsapple of Crittenden County died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 in Orange City, Fla.
He was born in Crittenden County on June 16, 1920 and moved to Florida from Gary, Ind., in 1974. Holsapple was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received three Purple Hearts and a field commission.  He was the last remaining of the Army National Guard serving in the South Pacific from Crittenden County from 1940-1945. He retired as chief of security for U.S. Steel in Gary, Ind. He was also a member of The Word of Faith Bible Church in Crescent City, Fla., Volusia Lodge 77 F&AM in Barberville, Fla., Lodge 72 F&AM in Crescent City, Fla., for 65 years and the Morocco Shrine in Jacksonville, Fla.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Virginia F. Holsapple; daughter, Mary and husband Maurice Bridges of Portage, Ind.; brother, Gerald and wife Pat Holsapple of Crescent City, Fla; sister, Eloise Truitt of Fruitland, Fla.; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Word of Faith Bible Church in Crescent City, Fla., with the Rev. Howard Cox and Chaplain Shane Gaster officiating. Military honors will follow at the church. Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home of DeLand, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Volusia Lodge 77 F&AM P.O. Box 128 Barberville, FL  32180 or Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flager, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL  32129.

Teague
Rhonda Kay Teague, 58, of Clay died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at her home.  She was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her brothers, Richard Brantley of Marion and Marlon “Butch” Brantley of Sturgis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allie Ray and Marlene Brantley; and a sister.
Graveside services were at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Rosebud Cemetery.

HuntMary “Peachy” Hunt 83, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at the Crittenden County Health and Rehab Center.
Surviving are a brother Gerald Towery of Caldwell County; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlyn Hunt; and a son, Ronnie Hunt.
Services are at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m., until the funeral at Gilberts Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Brandon
Martha Lee Brandon, 69, of Marion died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
She worked in retail sales at Conrad’s Food Store and was a member of Life in Christ Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Charity Dersheimer of Owensboro; three sons, David Brandon of Henderson, Robert Brandon of Eddyville and Mark Brandon of Marion; a brother, Jerry Miller of Morganfield; a sister, Jackie Piner of Ashville, N.C.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Laurel Mayes Miller.
Graveside services were  Tuesday at Rosebud Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Harnice
Edward Eugene Harnice, 68, of Livingston County died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013  at Crittenden Hospital.
Surviving are two brothers, James Dee Harnice and his wife Kay of Seymour, Tenn., and Doug Harnice and his wife Milinda of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tommie Rhea Hurley, and his parents, Thomas Harrison and Vivian Marie Sullenger Harnice.
No service was planned.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Ladd
Nora Alice Ladd, 47, of Tiline died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at her home.
Surviving are two sons, Zachary Madden and his wife Jessica of Grand Rivers and Jessie Madden of Tiline; special companion, Floyd Madden; mother, Nora Driver of Smithland; father, Curtis Eugene Ladd of Tiline; four sisters, Kerren McKinney of Paducah, Regina Mayhugh of Burna, Mary McDonald of Hampton and Patricia Madden of Ekron, Ky.; 19 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Alberta Driver; a nephew, John S. Madden III; and her grandparents, Dewey and Edith Binkley and Elmer and Buna Ladd.
Services were Monday, Jan. 14 at  Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was at Pinckneyville Cemetery.

Teer
Forrest D. Teer, 79, of Robards and a Marion native, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
He was born March 3, 1933, to Gussie and Edd Teer of Marion. He was a retired Kentucky State Police trooper with 28 years of service, a former paratrooper with the Army's 11th Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell and former Henderson County magistrate for nine years.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Barbara (Williams) Teer, a native of Marion; four children, Debra Teer and companion Marty Mason of Tillamook, Ore., Forrest “Dee” Teer and fiancé Christy Canane of East Machias, Maine, Phillip Teer and wife Betsy of Henderson and Becky King and husband Todd of Newburgh, Ind.; three sisters, Birdie Farmer of Henderson and Helen Cullen and Betty Tabor, both of Marion; one brother, Tom Teer of Marion; 10 grandchildren, Aaron Teer of San Antonio, Landon Teer of Destin, Fla., Natalie Teer of Gainesville, Fla., Laura Peck and Andrew May, both of Henderson, Shannon, Stephanie and Lauren King, all of Newburgh, and Ben and Sam Teer, both of East Machias, Maine; two great-granddaughters; and nieces and nephews.
Services were Jan. 10 at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home in Henderson. Rev. Rick Nollmann and Rev. Heath Farmer officiated. Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.
Memorials may be made to Robards United Methodist Church, St. Anthony's Hospice or the Caron Treatment Center in Wernersville, Pa.

Hosick
Carl F. “Tommy” Hosick, 82, of Burna died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a Kentucky Colonel, a 60-year member of Salem Masonic Lodge F&AM 81 and Dyer Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife Jean Kayse Hosick; stepdaughters, Kim Gray and her husband Randy of Burna and Karla Calhoun and her husband Mark of Paducah; a brother, Walzie Hosick and his wife Bonnie of Salem; and four grandchildren, Kerri Herron, and Kobin, Jed and Silas Gray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Stella Watson Hosick; brothers, Everett, Caspar, Lloyd, Robert and Marion “Shorty;” and two sisters, Mary Lou Guill and his twin Marjorie Smith.
Services were Monday, Jan. 14 at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter or Gideon Bibles, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

Tabor
Georganna “Jo” Tabor, 69, of Morganfield died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Breckenridge Place in Morganfield.
She was a homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church in Morganfield.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Gerald Tabor of Morganfield; two daughters, Tanya and husband Brad Norvell of Gilbertsville and Holly Trevino of Morganfield; five grandchildren, Travis Jackson, Logan Jackson, Shelby Jackson, Taylor Mosley and Clayton Trevino; two brothers, Bobby Holloman of Marion and Anthony Drake of Louisville; a sister, Reita McDonald of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Tabor was preceded in death by her parents, Velda Holloman Drake, Melvin Holloman and Doug Drake.
Services were Wednesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with Rev. Tim Leadingham and Deborah McBride officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield.
Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice or to Breckenridge Place.

Brown
Mary Louise Brown, 73, of Fredonia died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at her home following a long illness.
She was a retired nurses' aide at a nursing home and a member of Seven Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons, Everett Brown of Paris, Tenn., Ronald Brown of Joliet, Ill., Dan Brown of Crest Hill, Ill., and David Brown of Murray; two daughters, Barbara Smaijd of Biloxi, Miss., and Shelia Fraliex of Princeton; a sister, Sue Downing of Fredonia; 22 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Henry Brown; her parents, Marion Franklin and Lucy Emma Brinkley Driver; a daughter, Diane Brown; a great-grandson, Elliott Brown; a brother, Preston Driver; and a sister, Margaret Jones Duncan.
Services were Wednesday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Hughes
Nelson Hughes, 70, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a co-founder and former co-owner of Par 4 Plastics, a veteran of the United States Navy and member of Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Muriel Hughes of Marion; a son, Ricky Nelson Hughes of Marion; two brothers, Denton Hughes of Tampa, Fla., and Doug Hughes of Ashburn, Ga.; sister-in-law, Brenda Hughes of Marion; granddaughter, AshLyn Shea Hughes of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Cloyce Stephenson Hughes; a brother Ronnie “Doorknob” Hughes; and a nephew.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 26 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Bro. Marty Brown officiating . Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.

Bennett
William “Bill” Keith Bennett, 65, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Crittenden County, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at his home.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Bennett; son, William Keith Bennett II; four daughters, Donna Meza, Julie Bennett, Lucretia Gentry and Agatha Spoltore; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Edwinna Bennett; three brothers, Buddy Bennett, Ronnie Bennett and Eddie Bennett; and two sisters, Betty Jo Manley and Debbie Orenduff.
Reeves Funeral Home of Hope Mills, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Drury
Ruth Carner Drury died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a homemaker and longtime member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church.
Drury was born Nov. 3, 1915 to Pearl (Vinson) and Robert Carner in Caldwell County. She was married to Orval Drury Jan. 20, 1934. After 58 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1992.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; step-father, Lilburn Shahan; a sister, Nina Walker; a twin brother Raymond Carner; and son-in-law, Arzie Shewmaker.
Surviving are three daughters, Roberta Shewmaker, Evelyn and husband Harry Fuller and Janet and husband Don Matheny, all of Marion; six grandchildren, Bill and wife Kelley Shewmaker of Marion; Judy and husband Mark Gargus of Owensboro; Robbie and husband Frank Riley of Union; Jill and husband Brad Munson of  Nicholasville, Devon and husband Ross Atwell of Marion, Eric and wife Chrisi Matheny of Sturgis; 12 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Wyatt and Gabriel Shewmaker, Jacob and Lucas Riley, Katie, Caroline and Elizabeth Munson, Kailee Atwell and Joshua, Anna and Caleb Gargus.
Services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Mike Shocklee and Rev. Wendell Ordway officiating. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, c/o Farmers Bank & Trust Company, P.O. Box 151, Marion, KY or to Gideons International.

Hughes
Nella Jane Hughes, 88, of Marion died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Crittenden Hospital.
She was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church.
Surviving are her son, Glenn Hughes of Marion; daughter, Karen Loveless of Virginia Beach, Va.,; sisters, Iva Brown of Marion and Verna Hodges of Salem; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brownie Hughes; parents, Vernon and Ileene Hunt; and a sister, Jewell Zubas.
Services were Monday, Jan. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Freedom Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Freedom Cemetery Fund, c/o Gilbert Funeral Home, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064.

Mardis
Samuel Wesley Mardis, infant son of Ronnie and Brittany (Binkley) Mardis, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at Murray-Calloway Hospital.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Adalyn Kate Mardis; grandparents, Dwayne Mardis of Dexter, Mo., and Kay Snowden of Kansas City, Kan., and Greg and Judy Binkley of Marion; and great-grandparents, Donald and Carlene Binkley of Marion, Mildred Mardis of Dexter and Janice Templeton of Henderson.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Jan. 26  at Palestine United Methodist Church Cemetery in Dexter, Mo.

Ramage
Stephanie Ann (Henry) Ramage, 70, of Burna died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at Livingston Hospital.
She was born and raised in Marion and attended Crittenden County High School and Draughons Junior College in Paducah. She worked and lived briefly in Washington D.C., before returning to Kentucky where she married and raised her family.
She volunteered as a GED tutor, helped with the local Bookmobile and Outreach Services.
Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Randel Lee Ramage; a son; Aron Lee Ramage and his wife Janis Lynne Piwonka of Memphis, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by a son, Logan Edward Ramage; a brother, James Stephen Henry; a sister, Kathleen Henry; and her parents, Lawrence William Henry and Martha McGill Henry.
Graveside services were Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Dyer Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Rittenberry officiating.
Memorials may be made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY  42064.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Gilland
Former Livingston County Deputy Sheriff Orville L. Gilland, 76, of Burna died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Princeton Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was the deputy “night watchman” for the City of Salem for many years. Gilland was also a deputy jailer and dispatcher for Livingston County for more than 17 years. He also was a deputy jailer in Crittenden County for a time.
Surviving are his wife, M.J. Gilland; two sons, Chad and Bill Black, both of Paducah; a mother-in-law, Mary Black of Salem; a sister-in-law, Lila Edmonson and her husband Kenny of Marion; abrother-in-law, Glenn “Chug” Black of Salem; and a niece, Alexa Black of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Velda Gilland.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m., today (Thursday) at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Friends may call from 10 a.m., until the funeral hour at the funeral home.
Gilland is widely remembered for being the first lawman on the scene of what remains an unsolved murder on U.S. 60 near the Lucy Jefferson Lewis monument at the junction of River Road. It was on Sept. 9, 1984 when Livingston County Detective Carnie Hopkins radioed to headquarters that he was stopping a car on the highway. After losing contact with Hopkins, Gilland was dispatched to the scene where he found the detective lying dead by the highway.
Memorials may be made to the Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Tinsley
Ollie "Eugene" Tinsley, 77, of Marion died at his home Jan. 29, 2013.
Tinsley is survived by four sisters, Helen Belt of Paducah, Bertie Meirs of Princeton and Pauline Brown and Mary Gilland, both of Marion; two brothers, Hershal Tinsley of Woodstock, Ala., and Billy Tinsley of Marion; eight children, Cindy and husband Bill Wheeler of Marion, Gary Tinsley of Fredonia, Larry and wife Tina Tinsley of Salem, Mike Tinsley of Marion, Pam and husband Bobby Campbell of Crayne, Roger and wife Pam Tinsley of Crayne, Steve and wife Laura Tinsley of Marion and Bradley Tinsley of Murray; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Eddie Tinsley; two brothers, Jack and Jim Tinsley; and one sister, Katie Todd.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Beard
Deloris Jane Beard, 78, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Beard was a member of Lola Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles Beard; five children, Carolyn Beard of Whitesville, Ky., Charlotte Fox of Marion, Brent Beard of Marion, Sherrie Pierce of Sturgis and Barry Beard of Marion; one sister, Shirley Fox of Salem; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Greg Beard; three brothers; and her parents, P.Y. and Carmen Kimsey Damron.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements. There were no services.
Send memorial contributions to Deer Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o Curt Buntin, 4736 S.R. 297, Marion, KY 42064.

Bryant
Harold Oneil Bryant, 61, of Marion died Jan. 29, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
Bryant was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the VFW and attended Hurricane Baptist Church. He worked in the manufacturing industry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carson and Flo Brand Bryant.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline Bryant of Marion; one son, Neal Bryant of Marion; two daughters, Denise Chambliss and Lori Travis, both of Marion; two brothers, David Bryant of Gainesville, Ga., and Johnny Bryant of Red Bay, Ala.; one sister, Cathy Bryant of Troy, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Winters officiating. Burial with military rites was in the Bryant Family Cemetery.

Quertermous
Sandra Quertermous, 59, of Marion died Feb. 1, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Dorothy Quertermous, and one sister, Faye Pate.
She is survived by two daughters, Kaliegh and Reanna Quertermous; one sister, Pat Cambron of Evansville; and one brother, Ronald Quertermous of California.
A graveside service was held Monday at Woodland Cemetery in Spring Grove, Ky. Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield was in charge of arrangements.

Wheeler
Howard W. "Punk" Wheeler, 86, of Marion died Feb. 4, 2013, at Bradford Heights Health and Rehab in Hopkinsville.
He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church.
Wheeler is survived by two daughters, Lisa Trent of Princeton and Carol Newman of Hopkinsville; one son, Wayne Wheeler of Marion; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Anna Nell Wheeler; parents, Nolan and Lotie Wheeler; and two brothers.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Reddick
Ellis “Jake” Reddick, 74, of Hopkinsville, formerly of Madisonville, died Feb. 10, 2013, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.
He was born March 19, 1938, in Princeton.
Reddick was a U.S. Army veteran and owner-operator of Star Construction Co. He was named builder of the year several times and was a member of the Hopkins County Home Builder’s Association and National Association of Home Builders.  He also retired from L & N Railroad after 20 years of service.  Reddick also helped start several churches in the area and was a member of Covenant Community Church.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diane Reddick; two daughters, Stefanie and husband Jaime Crowell of Madisonville and Amy and Dr. David Bealle of Hopkinsville; one son, Todd and wife Michelle Reddick of Marion; one brother, Wallace “Buddy” Reddick of Pearl, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Jake and Annie Frances Oliver Reddick and one brother.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Covenant Community Church in Madisonville with Pastor Michael Knight, Rev. Glen Hobgood and Pastor Charlie Weir officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhill Memorial Gardens in Hopkinsville.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) and from 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Care Food Bank of Madisonville or OrdinaryHero.org.  Envelopes will be available at the church.
Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com.

Hardin
Ralph Randel Hardin, 85, of Burna died Feb. 11, 2013, at his home after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was an agency manager of Livingston County Farm Bureau for almost 46 years, working side-by-side with his eldest son, Joel Hardin, for 23 years.  In his spare time, he managed a cattle farm with his sons as well.  In addition, he served on the Jackson Purchase Rural Electric Cooperative board for 25 years and Big Rivers Electric Cooperative in Henderson for approximately 10 years. Hardin was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for the past 40 years.
Hardin loved his family and friends and enjoyed life in the outdoors. Horseback riding and hunting were two of his favorite activities. He was also a loyal fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and the University of Kentucky basketball team.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mattie Louise (Loveless) Hardin; three children, Ralph Joel Hardin Jr. and significant other Debra Croft, Yvonne and husband T.L. Maddux Jr. of Salem and Ty Ray and wife Pamalyn (Barnes) Hardin of Burna; three sisters, Frances Ramage of South Carolina, Glidel and husband Chuck Sexton of Michigan and Agnes and husband Bernie Travis of Michigan; two brothers, Bobby and wife Nancy Hardin of Michigan and Wallace Hardin of Florida.
Also surviving are his pride and joy, grandchildren Chadman Tyler Ralph Hardin and Marie Vonne Hardin and great-granddaughter Peyton Rylee Hardin of Burna. Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and his beloved Jack Russell and sidekick, Patch, also survive.
Hardin was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Hardin; two sisters, Betty Long and Charlotte Holland; and his parents, Crossland and Florene Hardin.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 p.m. today (Thursday) at the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Day
Charlotte Ann Day, 72, of Smithland died Feb. 8, 2013, at Mercy Sacred Heart Village in Louisville.
Day was born in the Berry’s Ferry community on Oct. 4, 1940, to Etrick and Nola Clark May.
She worked beside her late husband, Livingston County Sheriff Jack Day, as a deputy in her early years and helped establish the D.A.R.E. program in Livingston County schools. Day also worked as a nurse for many years at Salem Hospital and several other hospitals in the area, as well as working in the office of Dr. Roscoe Faulkner.  She finished her career as a nurse practitioner with Drs. Barnes, Gavin and Yazigi at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Day had several personal interests, including history and travel in the United States and internationally.  She was active in the Trail of Tears Association and helped to secure designation of the Mantle Rock area as the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
She is survived by a son, David Day of Lexington, formerly of Livingston County; one sister, Marilyn Nichols of Louisville; one niece, Suzanne Lorenz of West Lafayette, Ind.; one sister-in-law, Doris Kiebler of Paducah; and numerous nephews and nieces from her husband’s side of the family.
Day was preceded in death by her husband; one sister, Genevieve May; her parents, Etrick and Nola Clark May; her grandparents, Paul and Bertha May and John and Georgia Clark. From her husband’s side of the family, she was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Peggy Schade and Ella Mae Hardin.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, 131 Hospital Dr., Salem, KY  42078 or Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 57 Gilbertsville, KY 42044.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Dickerson
Isabel Dickerson, 101, of Hampton died Feb. 17, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She was a member of Hampton Baptist Church for over 66 years.
Dickerson is survived by three daughters, Armale Kimberlin, Evelyn Edmonds and Linda Dickerson, all of Hampton; four grandchildren, Kathy and husband Albert Helm, Tim and wife Vanita Edmonds, Mareta and husband Mark Moore and Tina and husband Joe Kemp, all of Hampton; six great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Edd Dickerson; one grandson, Charlie Kimberlin; three brothers; one sister; and her parents, John and Agnes Stewart Dickerson.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Revs. Jim Wring and Danny Starrick officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Cunningham
Jeremy Scott Cunningham, 31, of Smithland died Feb. 10, 2013, at his residence.
Cunningham was a member of Heartland Worship Center of Paducah.
He is survived by two daughters, Taylor L. Cunningham of Gilbertsville and Cassidy A. Cunningham of Reidland; parents, Ed and Tammy Cunningham of Smithland; grandmother and step-grandfather, Blanche and Tom Butler of Lone Oak; grandmother, Joyce Rudolph of Boaz; two brothers, Michael A. Cunningham and Jacob E. Cunningham, both of Smithland; two nieces; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Billy Cunningham and Wade Rudolph.
Funeral services were Feb. 13 at Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah with the Rev. Mickey Brown officiating.
Burial was in Clarks River Cemetery in Graves County.

Lytton
Roberta Yvonne "Bobbie" Lytton, 58, of Shelbyville, Tenn., formerly of Livingston County, died Feb. 1, 2013, at her home after an extended illness.
She was a self-employed owner and operator of a residential and commercial cleaning service and was of the Southern Baptist faith.
Lytton is survived by one daughter, Lacey and husband Chris Pinkston of Halls Mill, Tenn.; one son, Travis Blackwell of Olive Branch, Miss.; two sisters, Mary Lou Smith of Smithland and Pauline Lawless of Salem; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Ellis Lytton and Bethel Laverne Henry Lytton and was preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis Haynes.
The family choose cremation. Doak-Howell Funeral Home in Shelbyville was in charge of arrangements.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dyer Hill Cemetery near Burna.

Martin
Juanetta Martin, 87, of Salem died Feb. 15, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
She attended and was the oldest member of Salem Baptist Church.
Martin is survived by three daughters, Nancy Mitchell and Marilyn O’Bryan, both of Grand Rivers, and Teresa Martin of Smithland; one sister, Kay Ramsey of Naples, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Croft; one sister, Wanda Lee Binkley; and her parents, Frank and Myra Ramage Binkley.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Orenduff
Janet Sue (Head) Orenduff, 69, of Burna went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 14, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
She was a retired cook for Mid-South Towing. Orenduff was also active in Cedar Grove United Methodist Church where she played the piano and served wherever she was needed. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Smithland.
She is survived by two daughters, Theresa Shell of Salem and Vanessa Bender of Lebanon, Tenn.; one son, Eddie Shell of Burna; two step-sons, Michael Orenduff of Lone Oak and Steven Orenduff of Burna; one sister, Karen Downs of Salem; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Orenduff; one son, Russell "Rusty" Kitchens; and her parents, Hayden and Marie Poindexter Head.
Funeral services were  Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Note: Non-standard obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Hillyard
Elvis H. Hillyard, 86, of the Flat Rock Community in Fredonia area died Feb. 13, 2013, at Princeton Health and Rehab Center following a long illness.
He was a retired self-employed carpenter, a member of Creswell Baptist Church in Fredonia and a World War II Army veteran.
Hillyard is survived by his wife, Juanita Marie Shinall Hillyard of Fredonia; two sons, Jerry Wayne Hillyard and Tommy Hillyard, both of Caldwell County; three daughters, Carolyn Sigler of Caldwell County, Sandra Hill of Hanson and Shirley Pryor of Madisonville; one brother, Pat Hillyard of Caldwell County; one sister, Linda Roberts of Caldwell County; 12 grandchildren, Kristen Morris, Garrick Sigler, Kim Outland, Cretia Blanton, Jeremy Hillyard, Haley Thorpe, Mashae DePue, Fallon Holmes, Farrah Rodgers, Heath Harper, Jordan Hillyard and Sierra Hillyard; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Hillyard Sr. and Reba Mae Vinson Hillyard; one brother, Vic Hillyard; and one grandson, Chad Harper.
Services were Saturday at the Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Jackson Sr. officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Winters
Carzella Winters, 81, of Marion died Feb. 13, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Donnie Winters of Marion, Gary Winters of Hopkinsville and Bobby Winters of Cadiz; one sister, Susie Lott of Marion; one brother, Darrel Smith of Marion; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Smith; one son, David Winters; one grandson; four brothers; and one sister.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Frances Cemetery.

Harper
Charles “Charlie” Harper, 93, of Fredonia died Feb. 13, 2013, at West Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.
He was a retired braker for Fredonia Valley Rock Quarry and a member of Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 103 and Civilian Conservation Corps.
He is survived by two sons, Charles “Chuck” Harper of Oakland, Mich., and Anthony “Tony” Harper of Princeton; two daughters, Sharon Rowland and Connie Hodge, both of Fredonia; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Inas Cummins Harper; his second wife, Ozelle Watson McDowell Harper; two grandsons; two brothers; and two sisters. His parents were Roy A. and Tressie May Nelson Harper.
Services were Saturday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was in Asher Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Knight
Charles William Knight Sr., 74, of Marion died Feb. 15, 2013, at Tradewater Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs.
Knight is survived by four daughters, Rebecca Ann and husband Bob McDowell of Marion, Kay and husband Johnny Tinsley of Marion, Rhonda and husband David Tinsley of Marion and Reba and husband Larry Todd of Marion; two sons, Charles W. "Billy" and wife Doris Knight of Hinkley, Minn., and Donald and wife Christina Knight of Marion; two sisters, Beverly Shephard of Georgia and Barbara Pearson of Henderson; one brother, Lindle "Pete" Knight of Ohio; 21 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Margaret Knight; his wife, Ruth Knight; two daughters, Roberta and Roella Knight; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery in northeast of Marion.

Christianson
William Christianson, 45, of Hampton died Feb. 20, 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Christianson; his parents, James and Wilma Craig Christianson; one step-son, Noah Rediske; one brother, Jim Christianson; and two sisters, Sherry Porter and Tina Razzano.
There were no services. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Williams
Emma Lou Belt Williams, 79, of Crayne died Feb. 21, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a retired employee of Potter and Brumfield.
Williams is survived by her husband, Ercell “Junior” Williams of Marion; two daughters, Peggy and husband Richard Hill and Mary Lou Belt, all of Marion; one son, Eugene and wife Sandy Belt of Marion; two step-sons, Eugene and wife Belinda Williams and Darrell and wife Tammy Williams, all of Marion; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. She is also survived by nine siblings as well as five step-brothers and step-sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Ruple Belt; her parents, Ules and Velada Shuecraft Harris; her step-mother, Estelle Harris; and one brother.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Hix officiating. Burial was in New Union (Ditney) Cemetery.

McCalister
Shirley Brown McCalister, 74, of Princeton died Feb. 20, 2013, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
McCalister was a former employee of the former Shawnee Plastics plant in Kuttawa and was a retired employee from Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Princeton.
She is survived by her husband, Carroll McCalister; one son, Randy and wife Lois Rushing of Dycusburg; four  grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Bingham of Hobart, Ind,; one brother, Gordon Travis of Paris, Tenn.; nieces; and nephews.
McCalister was preceded in death by a previous husband, Bill Brown; one brother, Virgil Travis;  two sisters, Barbara Epperson and Virginia Jewell; and her parents, Elvin Travis and Gertie Henry Travis.
Services were Sunday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Revs. Lonnie Knight and  Jeff McCarty officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.

Belt
Sunnie Jim Belt, 76, of Burna went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 26, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Belt was a graduate of Salem High School where he was a four-year member of the baseball team, which went to the state tournament four years in a row.
He was a 50-year member of Carrsville Masonic Lodge.
Belt owned, co-owned with his son Jim, and operated several businesses in the Lola and Burna areas. A few of these were Lola Gulf, Burna Gulf, Burna BP, Belt's Trucking, Burna Propane and Belt’s Auto Sales, just to name a few. Sunnie Jim Belt worked side by side with his wife Doris in all of these businesses over a 50-year period.
Belt was also an avid fan of both University of Kentucky basketball and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
He attended Hampton United Methodist Church.
Belt is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris (Croft) Belt; two children, Janet and husband Larry McGregor and Jim and wife Lisa Belt, all of Burna; one brother, Harold and wife Bernice Belt of Paducah; his mother-in-law, Casadeen Croft of Burna; his brother-in-law, Dwayne and wife Nancy Croft of Marion; a special sister-in-law, Jill Fay of Burna; one grandson, Chad and wife Jennifer McGregor of Burna; three granddaughters, Danielle and husband James Lane of Nashville, Tenn., Erica and husband Brandon Fondaw of Burna and Sunni McGregor and Cody Ogg of Burna; four great-grandchildren, Reyann McGregor, Raven McGregor, Chloe McGregor, Victoria Joiner; special nieces, Teresa and husband Ronnie Beavers of Marion and Kelsey Pierce of Burna; Miranda and husband Drew Williams of Central City; one nephew, Anthony Wilson; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his nephew, Mark Croft; a father-in-law, John L. Croft; and his parents, Barney C. “Wort” Belt and Muriel Curnel Belt.
A celebration of Sunnie’s life was held Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with the Revs. Chuck Ladd and Mike Atkins officiating. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery.
Masonic services were held Friday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: LHHS Auxillary, 131 Hospital Dr., Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Note: Non-standard obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Ruschmeyer
Shari Porter Ruschmeyer, 54, of Salem died Feb. 28, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She is survived by her husband, John Fredrick Ruschmeyer; one son, Jared Franklin; one sister, Mitzi Porter Vaughn; her mother, Mel. B. Porter; two brothers, Larry and wife Sandra Porter of Salem and Tim Porter of Grand Rivers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, John Patrick Ruschmeyer; and her father, Thomas Jesse Porter.
Memorial services were Sunday at Salem Baptist Church, with Revs. Jim Wring and Chuck Ellis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Livingston County Helping Hands or Livingston County Family First, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY  42078.
Arrangements are under the direction of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

Nunn
Edna Nunn, 91, of Marion died March 2, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.
Surviving are one daughter, Shirley and husband Darrell Jent of Marion; one son, Mike Nunn of Olney, Ill.; grandchildren, Serena and husband Eddie Dickerson of Marion, Derrick Jent of Murray and Josh, Matt and Heather Nunn, all of Evansville, Ind.; three great-grandchildren, Brittany and husband Trinity Tabor of Nashville, Tenn., and Noah and Gavin Dickerson, both of Marion; two great-great-grandchildren, Marley and Asher of Nashville; and one sister, Betty Jean Edwards of Elkins, W.Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Nunn; her parents, Rube and Carrie Northcutt; and one sister, Mina Cowan.
Visitation was Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Wardlaw
Katharine Buckalew Wardlaw, 94, of Marion died March 1, 2013, at Salem Springlake Care Center.
She was a member of Marion United Methodist Church, Marion Woman's Club and the American Legion Auxillary.
She is survived by two sons, Edward J. and wife Jean Buckalew of Orlando, Fla., and Robert and wife Elizabeth Buckalew of Virginia Beach, Va.; three grandchildren, John Buckalew of Sacremento, Calif., Anne Bradford of Charlotte, N.C., and Brett Buckalew of Virginia Beach; and five great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her first husband, Lonnie W. Buckalew; her second husband, Brady Wardlaw; her parents, Joe and Mabel Clark; and one brother, William D. Clark.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Maze
Katessa Lee Maze, infant child of Thomas and Crystal Maze of Hampton, died Feb. 26, 2013, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Harold "Tom" and Garnet Maze of Hampton, Steve and Pattie Hackney of Marion and Jay Schneider of St. Anthony, Ind.; and one brother, Jeremy Maze of Hampton.
Services were held Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.

Belt
Eulene J. Belt, 89, of Marion died Feb. 26, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She is survived by her children, Lemma Plumber of Herrin, Ill., Harold Belt and Freda Malone, both of Marion, Jimmy Belt of Donnelson, Ill., and David Belt of Leitchfield, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harley Belt; two sons; four brothers; four sisters; and her parents, Monroe and Sarah Stewart Jackson.
Graveside services were Friday at Carrsville Cemetery, with Rev. Marty Brown officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Hodges
Verna Hodges, 87, of Marion died March 5, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
She is survived by three sons, Ronnie Myers, Eddie Myers and Tony Myers, all of Marion; one daughter, Carolyn Rose of Marion; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Iva Brown of Marion.
Hodges was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Vernon Hunt; two late husbands, Louis Myers and Dolphy Hodges; one son, Jerry Myers; and one grandson, Jerry Lynn Myers.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be in Freedom Cemetery. 
Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Black
Marlene (Davis) Black, 77, of Carrsville died March 5, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Black is survived by her husband of 58 years, Orville Douglas Black; two daughters, Susan and husband Garry Chittenden of Salem and Patti and husband Jeff Johnson of Grand Rivers; one sister, Irene Arant of Benton; four grandchildren, Casey Chittenden, Derek Johnson, Jada Johnson and Weston Chittenden.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Douglas Black; six siblings, Parvin Davis, Harold Davis, Melva Hargett, Margaret Smith, Talmadge Davis and Max Davis; and her parents, Reed and Ruby Williams Davis.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors, with Rev. Junior Deason officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.

Asbridge
Troy Marcus Asbridge, 41, of Fairview, Tenn., died March 7, 2013, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville.
He is survived by his father, Tom Asbridge of Kingwood, Texas; his wife, Jennifer Blake Asbridge, of Fairview; one daughter, Tesla Asbridge of Fairview; one step-son, Dakota Caldwell of Fairview; and two brothers, Pat Asbridge and Jeff Asbridge, both of Marion.
Asbridge was preceded in death by his mother, Vickie Bradford Asbridge.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.

Hosmon
Carol Mattingly Hosmon, 97, of Henderson died March 4, 2013, at her home under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice.
Hosmon was a member of Reed Community Church and a retired hairdresser. She was active at the Gathering Place, where she enjoyed exercising, playing with the Kitchen Band and taking part in the Senior Games.
She was born Feb. 17, 1916, in Reed, Ky.
Hosmon was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas D. and Susan Littler Likins; her first husband, Carl A. Mattingly; her second husband, William L. Hosmon; one brother, Reuben Likins; and six sisters, Nettie Adams, Lily Klein, Lura Wood, Leora Pfingston, Florence Augenstein Cravens and Darah Heppler Watkins.
She is survived by three daughters, Bonita Hatfield of Marion, Sue Heppler of Henderson and Nancy Phillips of Reed; seven grandchildren;11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services were Friday at Reed Community Church, with Rev. Hollis Marshall officiating. Entombment was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.
Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson was in charge of arrangements.

Stallion
Naomi Fritts Stallion, 86, a native of Marion, died March 9, 2013, at her home in Leesburg, Fla. 
She owned her own beauty salon in Marion and worked there for 10 years. Stallion belonged to the Marion Chapter of the Eastern Star and was a member of Southpointe Baptist Church in Leesburg.
Stallions is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Stallion Gillott of Sarasota, Fla., Brenda Stallion of Leesburg; one son, William Grant "Bill" and wife Dianne Stallion of Grand Rivers; two grandchildren, Kristal Stallion and Sabrina Stallion; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Eva May Fritts; three sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services will be at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion at 2 p.m. Sunday, with Bro. Harry Todd, pastor of Paradise United Methodist Church in Grand Rivers, officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavaras, FL 34778.

Hughes
Christine Montgomery Hughes, 86, of Sturgis,  died March 16, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health & Rehabilitation Center. 
She attended Sturgis First Baptist Church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Junior Woman’s Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Toy and Cora McWorthy, and her husband, Aubye Montgomery.
Hughes is survived by a special friend, Jimmy Johnson of Sturgis; one daughter, Linda Montgomery Boink of Marion; one niece, Kay Paris of Marion; four grandchildren, Craig and wife Joy Timmons, Amanda and husband Jeremy Phillips, Lisa Kelsey and Kristi and husband George Sanders; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. John East officiating. Burial was in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis.

James
Suzanne Conger James, 87, of Marion, died March 13, 2013, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville.
She was a homemaker and member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
James is survived by four daughters, Carolyn Bergman of Bradenton, Fla., Peggy James, Judy Riley and Debbie Drury, all of Marion; one son, Michael James of Marion; one sister, Bonnie Martin of Marion; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd “Pete” James; her parents, John and Mary Baker Conger; two sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Heath Martin officiating. Burial was in Piney Fork Cemetery.

Stallion
Naomi Fritts Stallion, 86, a native of Marion, died March 9, 2013, at her home in Leesburg, Fla. 
She owned her own beauty salon in Marion and worked there for 10 years. Stallion belonged to the Marion Chapter of the Eastern Star and was a member of Southpointe Baptist Church in Leesburg.
Stallion is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Stallion Gillott of Sarasota, Fla., Brenda Stallion of Leesburg; one son, William Grant "Bill" and wife Dianne Stallion of Grand Rivers; two grandchildren, Kristal Stallion and Sabrina Stallion; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas "Dick" Stallion; her parents, Sidney and Eva May Fritts; three sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Harry Todd, pastor of Paradise United Methodist Church in Grand Rivers, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavaras, FL 34778.

Tabor
Jean Dalton Tabor, 69, of Salem, died March 12, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a homemaker.
Tabor is survived by her husband, Leon Tabor of Salem; two daughters, Shelia Scarbrough of Salem and Sharon Lynch of Fenton, Mo.; one son, Eric Tabor of South Carolina; two sisters, Joan Fox of Chandler, Ind., and Kay Fuller of Marion; two brothers, Neal Dalton of Salem and Teddy Dalton of Marion; two grandchildren; two-step grandchildren; and two step-great-granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Graydon and Effie Wheeler Dalton, two sisters and one brother.
Graveside services were Friday at Whites Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Howard Jones officiating. Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Towery
Margaret  S. Towery, 93, of Marion, died March 16, 2013, at Crittenden Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a retired teacher and member of Marion Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Crittenden County Extension Homemakers and Crittenden County and Kentucky retired teachers associations.
Towery is survived by one daughter, Nancy Brock of Marion; three sons, Bill Towery of Marion; Clark Towery of Scottsville, Ky., and Rob Towery of Marion; 11 grandchildren; and five great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Helena Starke Schiemann.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home was from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday and will begin at 9 a.m. today and continuing until the time of the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Marion Baptist Family Life Center, 131  E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Cash
Edwinna Cash, 70, of Marion, died March 9, 2013, at her home.
She is survived by two daughters, Trish Milburn of Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Corey of Spokane, Wash.; two grandchildren, Megan and Rebecca Corey, both of Spokane.
Cash was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ina Fritts, and her husband, John Cash.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

McEuen
Peggy Sue Brown McEuen, 79, of Princeton, died peacefully at her home on March 16, 2013.
A native to Marion, she graduated from Marion High School and attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina. She worked for the U.S. Department of Navy in Arlington, Va., in the 1950s, but her ultimate life’s work was devotion to her husband and children.
An active member of First Baptist Church in Princeton since 1960, McEuen taught Sunday school, training union and Girls in Action, or GAs. She was fondly known as “Mama Mac” to her students.
She sang in the sanctuary choir, served on several church committees and helped launch the Meals on Wheels program. She had a lifelong commitment to mission programs and looked forward to attending the annual Foreign Missions Week at Ridgecrest (N.C.) Baptist Conference Center.
McEuen loved cooking, gardening, reading and travel.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Bruce McEuen; one daughter, Melissa A. and husband Edward Stanton of Lexington; two sons, Kevin Fritts and wife Susie McEuen of Lexington and Kelly Brown and wife Megan McEuen of Georgetown, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Mina James McEuen, William Samuel Mentelle McEuen, Elizabeth Miller and Ben Miller, all of Georgetown, Daniel Stanton of Los Angeles, Carlos Stanton of New York, and Chris Estridge of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, J. Todd Brown of Eddyville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, William Walter, John, Collie, Clifton, Marion “Bud” and Osborne “Gus” McEuen; and two sisters, Beulah Brown and Zula Tabor. Her parents were Jay and Maude Guess Brown.
Funeral services were Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Workman officiating. He was assisted by Rev. Russ Davidson. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Christian Life Center, First Baptist Church, 300 W. Main St., Princeton, KY  42445.
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Ramage
Mae Dickerson Ramage, 99, of Burna, died March 21, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a homemaker and a member of Old Salem Baptist Church.
Ramage is survived by one son, Ervin Ross Ramage of Florida; two granddaughters, Dianna Cissell of Gilbertsville and Carolyn King of Paducah; one sister, Thelma Sides of Evansville, Ind.; one great-granddaughter; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Ramage; one daughter, Emma Lovett Feltner; sisters; brothers, including her twin brother; and her parents, Thomas H. and Minnie Belt Dickerson.
Private services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Old Salem Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Old Salem Cemetery Fund, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY  42078.

Duffy
Raymond Duffy, 87, of Marion, died March 19, 2013, at his home.
He was a self-employed carpenter when he retired, but also raised cattle and hauled livestock for others. Duffy was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Duffy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jewell, and one sister, Leva Travis Shelby of Marion. He is also survived by Bill and wife Phyllis Reed, whom Duffy and his wife adopted "in their heart."
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Duffy and John Duffy, and his parents, Virgil and Pearl Duffy.
Funeral services were Friday at Walnut Grove Church in Fredonia. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Walnut Grove Building Fund, 5755 S.R. 902 E., Fredonia, KY 42411.
Zimmerman
Betty Lou Zimmerman, 83, of Fredonia, died March 23, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan Holder of Marion; three sons, Bill and wife JoAnn Smith of Marion, Terry and wife Cheryl Smith of Fredonia and Jeff Zimmerman of Winslow, Ind.; five step-children, Phyllis Freeman of Illinois, Jeanice Hays of Illinois, Karla Zimmerman of Missouri, Butch Zimmerman of Utah and Conrad Zimmerman of Illinois; one sister, Jean Sullivan of Illinois; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Zimmerman was preceded in death by her husband, Oron O. "Gus" Zimmerman; two brothers, Harold and Walter O. Knowles; and her parents, Walter S. and Bertha Pedigo Knowles.
Graveside services were Wednesday at Holder Cemetery in Marion with interment following. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Benton
Alfred A. Benton, 83, of Middlesex, N.J., formerly of Marion, died March 7, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab in Salem. 
He was a Korean War veteran.
Benton is survived by one son, John Wayne Benton of Point Pleasant, N.J.; one brother, Robert "Red" Benton of Marion; one sister, Doye Powell of Indiana; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdline Benton; three sons, George Robert Benton, Wade Charles "Stretch" Benton and James Edward Benton; four sisters; and one brother.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Cemetery in Marion with interment to follow. Military rites will be given at the cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 9-10:30 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Newcom
Norman R. Newcom, 70, of Marion, died March 25 at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
He was a member of Marion Masonic Lodge No. 256 and Marion Eastern Star, was of the Baptist faith and was an Army veteran.
Newcom is survived by his wife, Doris Newcom of Marion; one son, Ronnie Newcom of Corydon; one daughter, Larae Newcom Brindley of Marion; one sister, Evelyn Hayes of Marion; one brother, James Newcom of Marion; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Lucille Newcom, and one brother.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Mapleview Cemetery with burial to follow.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Noel
Allie Cordelia Noel, 77, of Hampton, died March 21, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
Noel is survived by two daughters, Hazel Dickerson of Hampton and Helen Dickerson of Burna; two sons, Wayne Noel of Paducah and James Noel of Salem; two brothers, Johnny Curry and Charlie Curry, both of Michigan; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Harley Edward Noel; one daughter, Janice Burchard; her husband, James Edward Noel; three sisters; four brothers; and her parents, Bill and Verdie Gates Curry.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.

Cole
Joseph Wayne Cole, 67, of Marion died March 28, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
He is survived by one son, Jimmy Edwards of Marion; three daughters, Lisa Cole, Dena Sunderland and Liz Travis, all of Marion; two brothers, Carl Cole of Arizona and James Cole of Marion; and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Cole was preceded in death by his wife, Milly Wood Cole; his parents, Bill and Lilly Chetwood Cole; two brothers; and two sisters.
Following Cole’s request, cremation was chosen.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.

Clark
Dora E. Clark 80, of Paducah, formerly of Marion, died March 28, 2013, at Baptist Health in Paducah.
She was a member of the Paducah Lions Club, Telephone Pioneers of America and Professional Secretaries.
Clark is survived by Clayton Brantley of Marion, cousins, nieces and nephews.  
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and her parents, Sylvia and Samuel Parish.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Crowell Cemetery.

Dunkerson
Emma Katherine (Kemper) Smith Dunkerson, 97, of Burna, died March 26, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
Dunkerson had attended Central Baptist Church.
She is survived by five children, Velda Phillips of Paducah, Doris Simpkins of Burna, Jimmy Smith of Memphis, Tenn., Jearldine “Jeri” McClure of Marion and Willa Mae Sigler of Ledbetter; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Bennie Smith; two husbands, Raymond Smith and Truman Dunkerson; two brothers; three sisters; and her parents, James and Zula Slayden Kemper.
Graveside services were Friday at Lola Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Odom officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Curnel
Shelly Marie (Mullins) Curnel, 39, of Salem, died March 27, 2013, in Gallatin County, Ill.
She is survived by Jay Curnel; four children, Jennifer and husband Brad Tinsley of Carrsville, Kayla Curnel of Pensecola, Fla., Ashley Atwell of Salem and Skylar Smith of Madison, Ind.; her parents, Solomon and Delores Mullins of Salem; one sister, Norma and husband Jim Ramage of Salem; one brother, Tommy and wife Loveta Mullins of Cypress, Ill.; one grandchild, Bentley Tinsley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Christopher Mullins.
Funeral services were Monday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Revs. Leroy Driver, Danny Shuecraft and Junior Deason officiating. Burial was in Ditney Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078. Memorial condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.  

Caraway
Deeanna J. Caraway, of Clay, died March 31, 2013, in Wheatcroft.
She had worked as a licensed practical nurse and was of the Baptist faith.
Caraway is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ricky Caraway of Clay; two daughters, Jessica and husband Andrew Pemberton of Wheatcroft; Cameron Caraway of Clay; her mother and step-father, Martha and D.H. Kelley of Clay; two brothers, Joey Phillips and Henry Carroll Phillips, both of Wheatcroft; nieces; and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Phillips, and a sister, Kelly Phillips.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, with Rev. Laddie Pride officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery in Wheatcroft.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Rock Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Calvin Martin,  9271 S.R. W., Clay, KY 42404.

Blake
Marcella Imogene Blake, 84, of Henderson, died April 1, 2013, at Riverside Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Calhoun, Ky.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Blake is survived by her husband of seven years, Richard Monroe Blake of Henderson; one brother, Bob Gipson of Morgantown, Ind.
A Life Celebration was held last Wednesday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson. Interment was in Parklawn Cemetery in Evansville, Ind.
Online condolences may be left at www.bentonglunt.com.

Fiala
Lois Fiala, 82, of Lakewood, Ohio, formerly of Sarasota, Fla., and Tolu, died April 1, 2013, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio.
She is survived by one brother, Carter McDaniel of Cleveland, Ohio; one niece, Judy Hamby of Marion; and one nephew, Benton Mike McDaniel of Marion.
Fiala was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Fiala; her parents, James "Doc" and Allie McDaniel; and two brothers, James and Tommy McDaniel.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Towery
Clara Jane Towery, 73, of Marion, died April 3, 2013, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
She was a homemaker and member of Creswell Baptist Church.
Towery is survived by her husband, Vernon “Lefty” Towery of Marion; one daughter, Beth and husband Grant Davidson of Nashville; one granddaughter, Tamara Gipson of Marion; one grandson, Daniel Davidson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; one great-granddaughter, Haley Sisco of Crayne; and one great-grandson, Jacob Pruitt of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Callie Wheeler Gass, and one son, James Dean Towery.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion, with Rev. Bobby Jackson officiating. Burial was in Towery Cemetery.

Hardin
William Harmon “Billy” Hardin, 61, of Marion, died April 8, 2013.
Hardin was a member of Union Baptist Church and the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Hardin; one daughter, Angela and husband Brad Hunter of Salem; two grandchildren, Ali Elizabeth Berry and Lucas Bradley Hunter; his mother, Dorothy Brown of Salem;  two sisters, Nancy and husband Kenny Asbridge of Salem and Lisa and husband Russell McGregor of Morganfield; two brothers, Jesse Hardin and Doug Hardin, both of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Charlene Hardin Woodruff; his father, Charles William Hardin; and his grandparents, Gurthrie and Hazel Yates.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Revs. Roger Holloman and Troy Newcomb officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Visitation was 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday it the funeral home.
Condolences may also be expressed online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Brantley
Gwendolyn Brantley, 63, of Marion, died April 2, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Brantley of Marion; three sisters, Margaret Wood of Vine Grove, Ky., Patricia Soards of Louisville and Nancy Ward of Glasgow; three sons, Harlin Ray Brantley, Schuyler and wife Cathy Brantley and Jeff and wife Jammie Brantley; and six grandchildren.
Brantley was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and Annie Wood.
Graveside services were April 3 at Rosebud Cemetery in Marion. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Black
Jimmy Charles Black, 82, of Salem, died April 2, 2013, at Baptist Health in Paducah.
Black retired from VMV Paducahbilt in 1993.
He was involved in many activities over the years; he loved the ministry and Bible study, trapping, hunting, welding and playing high nine, just to name a few.
Black was active in the ministry. He lead a Bible study at his home for many years in addition to being pastor of Calvary Baptist Church on three different occasions. 
He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Commission to Keep and Bear Arms and Kentucky Trappers Association.
Black is survived by his wife, Terry Black; one son, Charles and wife Susan Black of Carrsville; two step-sons, Charlie and wife Ann DeBoe of Marion and Billy and wife Tiffany DeBoe of Marion; two step-daughters, Donna Kuester of Evansville, Ind., and Connie and husband Joe Riley of Eddyville; one sister-in-law, Paula and husband Tommy Hurst of Marion; nine grandchildren, Jessie, Amanda, Justin, Brandon, Adam, Daley, Trey, Kirsten and Caden; two great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first love, Helen Croft Black; four sisters; one brother; and his parents, Russell and Nina Brown Black.
Funeral services were at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Dustin Hurst officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Legion Post 217 World War I Monument Fund or the NRA, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be expressed online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
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Brown
Mary Kathryn “Kat” Brown, 80, of Marion, died April 11, 2013, at her residence.
She was a former member of the Woman’s Club of Marion.
Brown is survived by her husband, James V. Brown of Marion; one daughter, Deborah Y. Koleck of Portage, Ind.; two sons, James A. Brown of Portage and Ron W. Brown of Marion; two granddaughters, Wendi M. Brown-Asbridge of Marion and Kelli K. Kalin of Portage; two brothers, Charles Moore of Florida and Robert Moore of Lake Station, Ind.; three great-grandsons, Tyler Brown, Kane Graeber and Joey Kalin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest T. and Sarah Frances Braden Moore, and one brother.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m, April 28 at Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Belt
Allen Belt, of Providence, died April 9, 2013, at his home. He struggled with cancer for several months.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Foster Belt; three daughters, Lori Belt, Neomi Pryor and Ashley Belt Foster, all of Providence; two grandsons; three granddaughters; three sisters, Dorothy Pryor Putty of Providence, Loyce Littlepage of Madisonville and Polly Lee of Oakboro, N.C.; and one brother, Charles Belt of Sturgis.
Belt was preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Lawrence Belt; one sister, Mary Lois Boyd; five brothers, Elzie Ray Belt, George Robert Belt, Eddie Wayne Belt, Maurice Belt and Johnny Belt; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service at the family gravesite in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Jameson
Chris Jameson, 53, of Fredonia, died April 11, 2013, at his home after a long illness.
He was a heavy equipment mechanic and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Jameson is survived by his wife, Libby Ray Jameson; one son, Craig Jameson of Caldwell County; one daughter, Christy Jameson and husband Tony Watson of Marion; and one sister, Jan Sanderson of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilford Jameson; his mother, Marcia Durard Jameson Smith; and one sister, Vicki Shock.
Funeral services were Sunday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Dean Ray, assisted by Rev. Rich Gardner, officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery.

Linzy
Cora Ethel Linzy, 79, of Evansville, Ind., formerly of Marion, died April 2, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville.
She is survived by one step-son, Jerry A. Linzy of Evansville; one step-daughter, Lana Baker of Dycusburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Linzy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry E. Linzy; her parents, Albert and Gracie Campbell; and five brothers.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Interment was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, 3700 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 or Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN 47710.

Alexander
Hilda Mae Woodall Alexander, 89, of Marion, died April 14, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion. 
She graduated from Frances High School, was a longtime employee of the Kroger in Marion, and was a member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 
Alexander is survived by two grandchildren, Jason Dansby and Tiffany and husband Ryan Ledgerwood of Madison, Ala.; one great-granddaughter, Skye Ledgerwood of Madison; two sisters, Lois Woodall Miller of Henderson and Louise Woodall Ball of Evansville, Ind.; one son-in-law, Michael Berard; one cousin, Clara Mae Belt of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lessly and Alma Woodall; her husband, Charles Alexander; two daughters, Diana Berard and Debra Dansby; and one brother Wilbur Woodall.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with interment in Piney Fork Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to: Piney Fork Cemetery, c/o Sarah Ford, 220 S. Weldon St., Marion, KY 42064.

Boyd
Carl Orlin Boyd, 71, died peacefully at his home in Plainville, Mass., on Feb. 10, 2013, after a two-year battle with cancer.
He was the husband of Patricia (Waters) Boyd. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Carl Matthew Boyd of Hunt Valley, Md., and a step-son, Joshua Hanley of Woonsocket, R.I.
Born Feb. 17, 1941, in Paducah, he was the son of the late Garvis and Irene (Stalions) Boyd. He was raised in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School and attended the University of Florida at Gainesville where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity.
A U.S. Air Force and Vietnam War veteran, Boyd also served for a year as an electrical power production specialist with a missile combat crew at Cape Romanzof Air Force Base, Alaska. After completing a four-year tour of duty, he served two years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
He retired from Xerox Corp. after 31 years as a senior service specialist and opened All Phase Electric, which he owned and operated until 2012.
Boyd was a skilled carpenter and home builder. He enjoyed working on vintage muscle cars, attending car shows and playing the banjo.
A memorial service in Carrsville Cemetery will be at 11 a.m., Saturday.  
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Head
Kenneth Earl Head, 70, of Providence, died April 15, 2013, in Evansville, Ind.
He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a coal miner.
Head is survived by his wife of 51 years, Glinda Head of Providence;  one daughter, Pamelia Head of Marion; two sons, Billy Joe Head of Providence and David Head of Marion; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frankie Head and Randy Head, both of Henderson, and Eugene Head of Marion; and three sisters, Donna Ann Smith of Augusta, Ga., and Alger Prow and Mary Ayers, both of Clay.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cecil Head, and a brother, Jerry Head.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Jones & Erdman in Providence, with Bro. Jakie Brantley officiating.

Wardlaw
Margaret "Hazel" Wardlaw, 77, of Marion died April 15, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion from complications of a recent illness.
She was a lifelong member of the Marion United Methodist Church; a member of the Democratic Woman's Club of Crittenden County, where she worked on several local and state campaigns; and was also a member of the Woman's Club of Marion, where she served on various committees.
Wardlaw was also proud to have been commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel in 1990 by Gov. Wallace G. Wilkinson. She loved her family, friends and taking care of her many flower beds.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John M. Wardlaw; one daughter, Gaye W. and husband Joe Porter of Marion; two grandchildren, Jason W. Porter and Jody Dean and wife Adria Porter of Marion; three great-grandchildren, Peyton Porter of Madisonville and Carly and Jack Porter of Marion; one brother, Robert "Buddy" Watson of Marion; one sister, Janis and husband Dennis Jones of Bowling Green; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyce and Helen Watson, and one sister, Lois Dean "Deanie" Watson.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Friends may visit the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time. There will be no graveside service.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to: Marion United Methodist Church Renovation Fund, 112 S. College St., Marion KY 42064 or Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.
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Polk
Nona Lou Polk McDaniel, 83, of Marion, died April 15, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital in Marion.
She is survived by five children, Carol Hunt, Sherry Hendrix, Randy McDaniel and Billy McDaniel, all of Marion, and David McDaniel of Chapmansboro, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Jewell Jack Polk; and her parents, William Perce and Tommie Sunderland Polk.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial will follow in Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Owen
Hazel Rhea Turley Owen, 94, of Fredonia, died April 13, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehab Center in Marion.
She is survived by one son, Raymond K. Owen of Fredonia; one sister, Shirley Minnen of Marion; one brother, James Orville Turley of Paducah; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Owen was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Owen; one son, Joel Edward Owen; and her parents, Corbett and Tinnie Riley Turley.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville, with Rev. Bill McCormick officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Lyon County.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.dunnsfuneralhome.net.

Owen
Rugena Marie Etters Owen, 69, of Paducah, died April 17, 2013, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Gladys Easley Delnagro of Princeton and the late Gene Etters of West Frankfort, Ill., and Gleaford Easley and the late Rugena Stone Easley of Marion.
Owen is survived by two sons, Brett and wife Tammy Owen of Marion and Brent and wife Elizabeth Owen of Marshall County; two daughters, Kelly and husband Bill Johnson of Paducah and Karla Lawrence of Paducah; one brother, Craig and wife Tess Crowder of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Mary and husband Raymond Giannini of Princeton; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Owen.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
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Scarbrough
Sheila Jean Scarbrough, 49, of Salem, died April 18, 2013, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a homemaker.
Scarbrough is survived by her son, Talyn Lei Scarbrough of Murray; her father, Leon Tabor of Salem; one sister, Sharon Lynch of Fenton, Mo.; and one brother, Eric Tabor of South Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Dalton Tabor.
Cremation was chosen by the family, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Walker
Doyle C. Walker, 91, of Eddyville, died April 21, 2013, in Christian Care Center in Kuttawa.
He was a retired science teacher at Crittenden County High School with 35 years of service. He raised and trained horses for riding and was a longtime self-employed farmer. He was a member of Eddyville Church of Christ, where he also served as an elder of the church.
Walker is survived by his wife of 67 years, Emma Baker Walker; three sons, Bill Walker of Bentonville, Ark., Don Walker of Benton and Joe Walker of Kuttawa; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Odell Walker of Kuttawa and Ray Walker and Roy Walker, both of El Pasco, Ark.; nieces; and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Davis Walker and William Walker; and his parents, Percy Lee Walker and Lena Bell Castleberry Walker.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville, with Jerie Barber, Andy Walker and Bill Walker officiating. Burial was in Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville.
Memorials may be made to: Potters Children's Home, 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101, or Western Kentucky Youth Camp, Youth Camp Road, Marion, KY 42064.

Kukahiko
George E. Kukahiko, 78, of Princeton, and a native of  Hawaii, died April 21, 2013, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., after a short illness.
He was a retired educator from Caldwell County schools, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Kukahiko is survived by two sons, Stephen Kukahiko of Princeton and William Kukahiko of Las Vegas; one daughter, Lori Vanover of Madisonville; and four grandchildren, Daniel and Sara Kukahiko, Andrew Vanover and Ann Victoria Stockman.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Sue Huff Kukahiko; his second wife, Mary Sue McCaslin Kukahiko; one daughter, Kim Brinkley; two sisters, Donna Kukahiko and Aileen Miya; and his parents, George and Anna Akuna Kukahiko.
A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Princeton, with Revs. Steve McVay and Russ Davidson officiating. Visitation will be 4–8 p.m. Friday at the church. Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42033, or Alive Hospice Inc., 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.

Bryan
Lawrence Eugene Bryan, 62, of Hampton, died April 21, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 11 in Westchester, Ill.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vickie Bryan; three children, Anthony Vick of Hutchison, Kan., Krystal Broderick of Salem and Jamie Bryan of Hampton; two sisters, Ruby Hernandez of Rockdale, Ill., and Mary Helen Hillock of Leesburg, Fla.; two brothers, Ronald Bryan of Lockport, Ill., and Samuel Bryan of Joliet, Ill.; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, and his parents, Samuel and Faye Bryan Slagel.
A memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bryans' home at 707 Tennessee St. in Hampton. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.

Watson
Raymond Carter Watson, 81, of Marion, died April 22, 2013, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
He was a member of Faith Apostolic Church in Princeton, the National Rifle Association and United Auto Workers. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Watson is survived by his wife of 47 years, Helen (Williams) Watson; one daughter, Carla and husband Rick Wiggins of Salem; two sons, Stan and wife Angie Watson of Union City, Tenn., and Jeff Watson of Martin, Tenn.; one sister, Helen and husband Lynvil Watson of Evansville, Ind.; one brother, Paul and wife Earlean Watson of Atlanta; and three grandchildren, Joshua and Victoria Wiggins and Lily Watson.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Truman Watson; and his parents, Roy and Vivian Sunderland Watson.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem. Burial was in Tyners Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences and memorial contributions may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Henderson
Lorene Henderson, 88, of Marion, died April 25, 2013, at Christian Care Center of Kuttawa.
She is survived by a son, Ted Henderson of Mountain Rest, S.C.; a daughter, Judy Carol Thompson of Marion; four brothers, Norman, Bill and Charles Hinchee, all of Marion and Ed Hinchee of Galatia, Ill.; two sisters, Muriel Humphrey of Marion and Pat Law of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Henderson; and her parents, Ted and Rosa Hinchee.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Crowell Cemetery.

Blick
Mina H. (Peek) (Lott) Blick, 93, of Louisville, a native of Dycusburg, died April 24, 2013, at her home.
She was a member of Dycusburg Methodist Church and graduated from Dycusburg School as valedictorian. She was also a member of the former Aldersgate Methodist Church.
Blick is survived by five daughters, Carmen and husband Rep. Charlie Miller, Sue and husband David Holton, Rebecca and husband Bill Aldred, Nancy Guida and Julie and husband Joe Hardesty; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Richard Wayne Lott; her husband of 27 years, Herbert Glenn Blick; two sisters, Virginia Johnston and Sharon Harnice; two brothers, Richard Peek Sr. and Meredith Peek; and her parents, Newman and Maude Peek.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. EDT Monday at the Chapel at the Farnsley-Moremen Historic Home in Louisville. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Dycusburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 2–8 p.m. EDT  local time Sunday at Owen Funeral Home in Louisville.
The family requests expressions of sympathy be made to: Riverside, Farnsley-Moremen Inc., 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville, KY 40272, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Davidson
Edward L. "Jiggs" Davidson, 91, of Marion, died April 28, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church; a veteran of the U.S. Navy; a member of Masonic Lodge No. 256 and a Shriner.
Davidson is survived by his daughter, Sharilyn Turman of Trenton, Mich.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy and Kate Davidson; four brothers and a sister.
Masonic services are scheduled for noon today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with graveside services to follow at 12:45 p.m. at Union Cemetery, also in Marion.  Military rites will be given at the cemetery today.

Wyatt
Rev. Wilford Eugene Wyatt, 91, of Princeton, died April 21, 2013, at Rivers Bend Retirement Center of Kuttawa following a short illness.
He was a retired Baptist minister, including several years behind the pulpit at Emmaus Baptist Church in Crittenden County; a member of Princeton Second Baptist Church; and a World War II veteran. 
Wyatt is survived by his wife, Juanita Baker Wyatt of Princeton; four sons, Amos and wife Martha Wyatt of Princeton, James and wife Delia Wyatt of Concord, N.C., David and wife Linda Wyatt of Portage, Ind., and Tommy and wife Natalie Wyatt of Princeton; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchilden; a brother, Leslie Wyatt of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Franklin and Bessie Sholar Wyatt.
Funeral services were April 24 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery with military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 129, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, or to Gideon's International, c/o David Mitchell, 9275 Cadiz Road, Princeton, KY 42445.

McElmurry
Jo McElmurry, 76, of Cedar Grove, died April 29, 2013, at Baptist Health in Paducah.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
McElmurry was preceded in death by a brother, Archie Evert McElmurry; a sister, Margrett Crawford; and his parents, Joe and Mary Louisa Hosick McElmurry.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with Bro. John East officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 5–8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Patterson
Beatrice Patterson, 96, of Portage, Ind., and a native of Crittenden County, died April 28, 2013, at the Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Ind.
She was born May 23, 1916, in Crittenden County.
Patterson was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, taking care of her yard and collecting glass figurines.
She is survived by two daughters, Martha Orr of Valparaiso and Barbara and husband William Martin of Crown Point, Ind.; and a son, James D. Patterson of Portage; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Windle Gray of Hopkinsville and Mildred Long of Marion; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Riley of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Patterson; her parents; Patrick Henry and Willie Jane (Sullivan) Riley; two brothers, Randall and Raymond Riley; a grandson, Robert Murray; and a great-grandson, Kyle Rickard.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Rees Funeral Home in Portage, with Pastor Donald Thornton officiating. Burial will follow in Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, Ind.

Vaughan
Bettye Litchfield Vaughan, 69, of Marion, died May 4, 2013, at her residence.
She had worked as a public librarian and was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Vaughan is survived by her husband, Michael Vaughan of Marion; three daughters, Elizabeth Vaughan of Paducah, Audrey and husband Sean Goodwin of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Amy Grace Vaughan of Des Moines, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Birdie Quisenberry Litchfield; and a brother, Louis Litchfield Jr.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion, with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 5–8 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday until the time of the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Crittenden County Public Library, 204 W. Carlisle St., Marion, KY 42064, or Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation, P.O. Box 55, Marion, KY 42064.

Stallion
Crawford Wayne Stallion, 77, of East Peoria, Ill., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and his beloved dog, Jake, at 9:05 p.m. May 6, 2013, at his home.
He was born Jan. 12, 1936, in Marion to Crawford and Virginia Wesmoland Stallion. He married Sandra Winter on Jan. 7, 1967, in Peoria, Ill.
He was a Korean War Army veteran.
An entrepreneur, Stallion’s businesses included restaurants, a trucking company, construction company and an auto body shop. He retired in 1997.
He attended the East Peoria Mennonite Church.
Stallion was a poker player and enjoyed hosting Tuesday games with his poker buddies. He was an enthusiastic NASCAR fan, following Jeff Gordon, and was a master gardener with a keen green thumb.
Stallion is survived by his wife, Sandra Stallion of East Peoria; his children, Kimberly and husband Eric Adams of Plainfield, Ill., Brent Stallion and companion Amy Johnson of Belle Plaine, Iowa, Shawn and wife Tonya Stallion of East Peoria, Stacey and husband David Krause of Chicago and Gregg Hajkowski of East Peoria; six grandchildren, Austin, Taylor and Alexandra Adams, Dallas and Lillian Stallion and Mason Reed; two sisters, Pauline and husband James Caruth of West Peoria, Ill., and Ann and husband Bruce Wring of Holly Springs, Miss.; and his granddogs, Bugsy, Eli Jones, Nikki, Roxie, Tilly, Bruce and Eddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at East Peoria Mennonite Church, with Pastor John Gray officiating. Visitation will be 4–7 p.m. Thursday (today) at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton, Ill., and 9:30–10:15 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in Morton, where full military rites will be conducted.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4507 N. Sterling Ave., Suite 210, Peoria, IL 61615.
To view Wayne’s video tribute or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit knappjohnson.com.
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Williams
James B. Williams, 89, of Marion, died May 1, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
There are no immediate survivors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lula Belle Lawless and Erick A. Williams; and his wife, Sue DeBoe Williams.
A graveside funeral service was held Friday at Freedom Cemetery, with Rev. Jimmy Porter officiating.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion handled arrangements.

Watson
Rhonda Watson, 57, of Salem, died May 1, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a registered nurse, working in Union, Caldwell, Livingston and Crittenden counties for 12 years.
Watson is survived by her parents, Clifton and Mary Lou Jackson Vandiver; two daughters, Ruth Ann Piper of Murray and Mary Bess and husband Jere Tabor of Salem; three sisters, Olene Betts of Sturgis, Freda Tilley of Mount Airy, N.C., and Kathy McDaniel of Morganfield; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Chris Mattingly.
Funeral services were Sunday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Rev. Billy Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boyd
funeraldirectors.com.

Croft
Robert Reed Croft, 70, of Paducah, died May 2, 2013, at Baptist Health of Paducah.
Formerly of Lola, Croft was born in Salem. He served in the Army National Guard and worked as a film director for WPSD-TV Channel 6, where he retired after 40 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna Kay Watson Croft of Paducah; a daughter, Barbie Croft-Kittel of Paducah; a son, Stevan Reed Croft of Paducah; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Croft was preceded in death by his parents, Ercel Reed and Oma Jewell Croft.
Funeral services were Sunday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Paducah, with Rev. Wayne Carter and Dr. Tim Davis officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Salem.
Friends may leave condolences or light a candle at milnerandorr.com.

Belt
Herschel Glenn Belt, 68, of Marion, died May 4, 2013, at Crittenden Hospital.
He was a member of Marion Baptist Church and was retired from Local 37 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Tyner-Belt of Marion; a son, Robert Todd and wife Tonya R. Belt of Marion; a daughter, Kelly  and husband Brian Herzog of Elizabethtown, Ky.; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Glindell Belt; his step-father, Carlos F. Wilson; his mother, Clemma R. Belt Wilson; and a brother, Eddie Belt.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN. 38101.

Shire
Lola Mae Shire, 78, of Marion, died May 2, 2013, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.
She was a retired housekeeper from Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem and a member of Unity Baptist Church in Crayne.
Shire is survived by three daughters, Glenda and husband Mike Dragovich of Seminole, Fla., Brenda and husband John Clemmons of Hobart, Ind., and Jeanie Shire of Marion; 11 grandchildren, Mike Sakon, Jennifer Dragovich, Christina Dragovich, John Clemmons, Wade Clemmons, Mike Clemmons, Joe Clemmons, Kortni Clemmons, Jason Mathieu, Jessie Mathieu and Jon Mathieu; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas Fisher, Katie Mathieu, Hailey Mathieu, Laryssa Pogue and Taylor Graw; and one great-great-grandchild, Hunter Marsh.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gene Shire; a grandson, Ed Sakon; a brother, Melvin Wilson; a half-brother, Howard Wilson; her father, William Shire; and her mothers, Mrytle Mezo Shire and Ruth M. Jeffers.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with the Rev. Barry Hix officiating. Burial was in Mound Cemetery in Willow Hill, Ill.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
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Mahan
Paul E. Mahan, 90, of Sheridan, Mich., a native of Marion, died Feb. 7, 2013, at his home.
He worked more than 30 years as an environmental health sanitarian for Montcalm County, Mich. Prior to that he had worked as a field man for Carnation Milk Co. in Sheridan. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Stanton, Mich., and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Mahan is survived by a daughter, Sharon Joy of Lansing, Mich.; two sons, P. Stephen Mahan of Haleiwa, Hawaii, and David and wife Barb Mahan of Traverse City, Mich.; a brother, Mark and wife Martha Mahan of Columbus, Ohio; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mildred L. Rogers Mahan; and his parents, Claude and Clara Mahan.
No memorial service was scheduled.
Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville, Mich., handled arrangements.

McGowan
Stanley McGowan, 94, of Fredonia, died May 6, 2013, after a short illness.
He was a farmer.
McGowan is survived by two daughters, Becky and husband Larry Yancy of Crayne and Linda and husband Barry Howton of Eddyville; a half-brother, Don McGowan of Hopkinsville; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel McGowan; a son, Wayne McGowan; two brothers, Dr. Bob McGowan and Dr. Hugh McGowan; and his parents, Hugh and Agnes White McGowan Denham.
Graveside services were Wednesday in Fredonia Cemetery, with Dr. Jerrell White officiating.
Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton handled arrangements.

York
Robert “Buddy” York, 93, of Marion, died May 11, 2012 at his residence.
He was a core driller.
York is survived by two daughters, Donna Kay Minton of Marion and Sandy and husband Jack Newell of Madisonville; a step-daughter, Mary Rose Clark of Marion; and a step-son, Doyle and wife Naoma Jennings  of Marion; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Esta Watson York; his parents, John and Della Maynard York; three brothers; three sisters; and a step-daughter.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion, with Rev. Mike Jones officiating.  Burial was in the Mapleview Cemetery.

Spalding
Sister Frances Miriam Spalding, 94, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died May 9, 2013, at Mount Saint Joseph. She was a native of Bardstown.
She was a parish minister at St. William Church in Marion from 1985-96, as well as in Sturgis, Henshaw and Eddyville. She also ministered elsewhere in Kentucky and in Missouri.
Sister Spalding is survived by nieces, nephews and the members of her religious community.
The funeral Mass was Monday at Mount Saint Joseph. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory in Owensboro was in charge of arrangements.
Gifts in memory of Sister Spalding may take the form of donations to: Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.

Phillips
Mayme L. Phillips, 88, of Ledbetter, died May 13, 2013, at her home.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Phillips is survived by her daughter, Kendra Phillips of Ledbetter; two sisters, Mary Helen Head of Burna and Rebecca Vertz of Chesapeake, Va.; and one brother, Vernon Roberts of Evansville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Laura Mae Dunning, Susie Woodring and Faye Roberts; two brothers, James and Johnny Roberts; and her parents, Jim and Myrtie Driver Roberts.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. today (Thursday), with Rev. David Brasher officiating. Burial will follow in Hampton Cemetery. Visitation was 5–8 p.m. Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.

Hershberger
Jacob Hershberger 90, of Marion, died May 9, 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Silvia J. Yoder Hershberger; nine children; a sister; 35 grandchildren; 67 great-grand children; and eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lizy Hershberger; a son; seven brothers; three sisters; and two great-grandchildren.

Maxfield
Tony Alan Maxfield, 48, of Marion, died May 6, 2013, at his home.
He was a member of Seven Spring Baptist Church.
Maxfield is survived by his mother, Patsy (Stone) Stevens of Marion; three children, Coty, Cortny and Sam Maxfield, all of Marion; one brother, Mike Maxfield of Marion; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Maxfield.
Funeral services were Friday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with the Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating.
Burial was in the Asbridge Cemetery.

Goodaker
Margaret “Peggy” Anna Dean Goodaker, 95, of Owensboro, a native of Crittenden County, died May 7, 2013.
She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and had attended First Presbyterian Church.
Goodaker is survived by her daughter, Judith Ann Smith of Owensboro; her grandson, Timothy Rex and wife Stephanie Smith; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Rex Goodaker; a daughter, Jean Sanders Torrey; a grandson; and her parents, Edward Franklin Dean and Eva Matilda Lamb Dean.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.
There was a private family burial. 
James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro was in charge of arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.

Phillips
Mayme L. Phillips, 88, of Ledbetter, died May 13, 2013, at her home.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Phillips is survived by a daughter, Kendra Phillips of Ledbetter; two sisters, Mary Helen Head of Burna and Rebecca Vertz of Chesapeake, Va.; and a brother, Vernon Roberts of Evansville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Phillips; three sisters, Laura Mae Dunning, Susie Woodring and Faye Roberts; two brothers, James and Johnny Roberts; and her parents, Jim and Myrtie Driver Roberts.
Funeral services were last Thursday, with Rev. David Brasher officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem was in charge of arrangements.

Noel
James William Daniel Noel, 28, of Metropolis, Ill., died May 17, 2013.
He was a member of Weaver Creek Baptist Church in Metropolis.
He is survived by his wife, Karla Flach Noel of Metropolis; four children, Christopher Flach, Tyler Flach, Lucas Stahl and Madalyn Owens, all of Metropolis; his parents, James and Sharon Noel of Hampton; and a sister, Crystal Noel of Hampton.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem, with Bros. Shawn Vandergriff and Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: City National Bank, 423 Ferry St., Metropolis, IL 62960. Please write "James William Noel" in the memo line.

Grimes
Allen N. Grimes, 89, of Dycusburg, died May 17, 2013, in Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a  former mechanic for Crittenden Motors in Marion and also Sigler Ford in Princeton, from where he retired. He attended Dycusburg Methodist Church.
Grimes is survived by three sons; Tim Grimes and Joe Grimes, both of Marion, and Steve Grimes of  Dawson Springs; a daughter, Gail Lindsey of Paducah; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcella Kinnis; a sister, Leona Grimes; and his parents, Hulin "Preacher" H. Grimes and Mary Frances Hodge Grimes.
Funeral services were Monday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville, with Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Dycusburg Cemetery Fund, 202 Stinnett Road, Fredonia, KY 42411.

Fouts
David Nathaniel Fouts, 22, of the Lola Community of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2013, in Rivas, Nicaragua.
Celebration of life services were Saturday at Lola Pentecostal Church, with burial in Lola Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Nathan Fouts Memorial Fund, c/o Farmers Bank and Trust Co., P.O. Box 151, Marion, KY 42064-0151.
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Cunningham
Ricky Loydd Cunningham, 64, of Grand Rivers, died May 23, 2013, at his home in Grand Rivers.
He was retired from the Marshall County Board of Education where he worked as a custodian. He was a member of Oak Level United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher, lay preacher and cemetery trustee.
Cunningham is survived by his wife, Lois Wilson Cunningham of Grand Rivers; a daughter, Julie Ann Cunningham-Fulks of Marion; two brothers, Jerry Neal Cunningham and Ronnie Joe Cunningham, both of Symsonia; a sister, Paula West of Hardin; four grandchildren, Kimberly Driskill-Murray, Dakota Fulks, Mackenzie Fulks and Angela Fulks, all of Marion; and two step grandchildren, Sundown Fulks of Reidland and Caleb Fulks of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus Cunningham and Josephine Roach Cunningham.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of the Collier Funeral Home in Benton, with the Revs. Joe Daryl Thorn, Ken Lewis, Ronnie Lear and Ronnie Cunningham officiating. Interment was in Oak Level Cemetery in Benton.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to: Ricky L. Cunningham Memorial Fund, c/o the City of Benton, 1009 Main St., Benton, KY 42025.

Scott
David Wayne Scott, 58, of Marion, died May 24, 2013, at his home in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Scott of Marion; a son, William Wayne Scott of Eddyville; two daughters, Wendy Weber of Wisconsin and Olivia Lee Scott of Marion; two sisters, Tonya Utley of Morganfield and Tina Travis of Florida; and three grandchildren.
A reception in Scott’s honor was held Sunday at Deer Creek Church Fellowship Hall in Marion.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002.
 
Myers
Joanne Kathryn Myers, 74, died May 22, 2013, at Lourdes Hospital in Paduach.
She was born Aug. 23, 1938, in Dallas to Willard and Bernice Michaels.
Myers had lived in several different places, but called Paducah her home for the past 35 years. She was of the Catholic faith and worked in health care as a nurse’s aide.
She loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her sons and husband were all military veterans—three served in the U.S. Navy and one in the U.S. Army. Her son, Donald, died while serving during Desert Storm.
Myers was an avid bowler and enjoyed competing in several leagues. She also loved to feed and watch the hummingbirds and cardinals around her home.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Myers of Boaz; two sons, Michael and wife Missy Myers of Marion and John and wife Beth Myers of Paducah; a brother, Eugene Michaels of Georgia; and her grandchildren, Emily and Kaitlyn Myers, both of Marion, and Chip and Luke Myers, both of Lone Oak.
Myers was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Barce and Bernice Katherine Haas Michaels; and a son, Donald R. Myers.
Funeral services were Sunday at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home, with Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
 You may leave condolences or light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.
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Glore
James Hubert “Bud” Glore, 70, of Marion, died May 23, 2013, at his residence.
He was a truck driver.
Glore is survived by a daughter, Leola Travis of Marion; a brother John Glore Jr. of Sturgis; two sisters, Shirley McKinney of Tolu and Betty McDaniel of Cicero, Ill.; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leola Dunning Glore.
At his request, cremation was selected.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.