Photos will be mailed directly to you

Obituaries

Funeral Homes - Flowers - Monuments



May 24, 2012

Rushing
Pauline L. Rushing, 87, of Marion died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Crittenden Health and Rehab.
Surviving are her daughters, Dolores Lemmond of Sevierville, Tenn.; Paulette Myers of Crayne and Madonna Smith of Kuttawa; a son, Wilson Rushing of Paducah; a brother, Al Winters of Crayne; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlon Rushing, a brother and a sister. Her parents were Alfred Thomas and Gladys Wheeler Winters.
Services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Crayne Cemetery. 

Smith
Former Tiline Postmaster R.H. “Johnnie” Smith, 87, of Smithland died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was the Tiline postmaster for 42 years, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, past vice-president of Bank of Livingston County, and a 67-year Mason of the Smithland Lodge 138.
Surviving are a daughter, Pam Simmons of Smithland; a sister, Isabelle Thompson of Louisville; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Varnell Crawford Smith, and a brother. His parents were Raleigh Smith Sr. and Iva Clarke Smith.
Services were Tuesday at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Andrew Sexton and Rev. Rodney Cude officiating. Burial was at Tiline Cemetery.
Martin
Former Dycusburg grocer Billy J. Martin, 78, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Crittenden Hospital.
He operated Martin’s Grocery in Dycusburg and was a member of Glenn’s Chapel Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Lacy Martin of Dycusburg; three sons, Billy Joe Martin Jr., Tommy Martin and David Lee Martin, all of Dycusburg; a daughter, Linda Diane Martin of Dycusburg; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert Martin of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by a brother, J.C. Martin, and a sister, Wanda Smith. His parents were Cluke and Nellie Grimes Martin.
Services were Tuesday at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville with the Rev. Dean Weber and Rev. Lonnie Knight officiating. Burial was at Dycusburg Cemetery.

Polk
Angelia Fletcher Polk, 33, of Killeen, Texas, formerly of Marion, died May 10, 2012 in Texas.
She was born in St. Louis, Mo., and moved to Marion in 1992. She graduated from Crittenden County High School in 1997.
Surviving are her husband, Myrle K. Polk of Killeen; parents, Charles Edward Fletcher Jr. and Mary Lou Fletcher of St. Louis; three children; two sisters, Marcia Wardwell of Imperial, Mo., and Christina Gassner of Ballwin, Mo.
Services are Saturday at Curby Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park. 
Memorials may be made to Children of Fallen Soldiers, 20532 El Toro Rd., Suite 311, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.


May 17, 2012

Travis
Marilyn Ann Travis, 68, of Marion died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her home.
She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are her husband, Jerry “Bud” Travis of Marion; daughter, LeAnn Blazina of Marion; son, Rodney Travis of Fort Carson, Colo.; father, Kenneth Drennan of Marion; sister, Madeline Henderson of Marion; three grandchildren, Travis and Caden Blazina and Elijah Travis all of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Drennan; a sister, Marcia Davidson; and a brother, Kenneth Carlton Drennan.
Services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.  

Price
Frances Nell Price, 84, of Marion died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a real estate broker and member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving are three cousins, Linda Tabor, Maurice H. Kirk and Robert Jenkins, all of Marion; three nieces; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gulford and Isabelle Kirk Paris.
The funeral was Saturday at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.  

Evans
Carrie Marie Evans, 68, of Glenmora, La., died Friday, April 20.
Surviving are her husband, Edward Evans; three sons, Nyah Evans and wife Ally of Paris, Tenn., Henry C. Evans and his wife Ann of Boyce, La., and Matthew J. Evans and his wife Sonya of Oakdale, La.; two daughters, Donna Lewis and husband Larry of Glenmora, La., and Serena Marie Evans and her husband Mike of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Tommy Belt of Henderson and Billy Belt of Marion; a sister, Betty Maxine Sutton of Marion; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were April 22 at the Rush Chapel in Glenmora. Burial was at Butters Cemetery.

May 10, 2012

Taylor
Georgia Patmor Taylor, 89, of Salem died at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, May 3, 2012, after suffering with polymylgia rheumatic for 12 years and for several years with congestive heart failure.
She was a member of Salem Baptist Church for 71 years.
She is survived by a son, Dr. Pat Taylor and wife, Judy, of Bolivar, Mo.; two granddaughters, Marijo Taylor Gronewold and husband, Tom of Chicago, Ill., and Dr. Charla Taylor Austermann and husband, Dr. Adam Austermann and two great-grandsons, Drew Charles Austermann and Luke Taylor Austermann, all of St. Louis, Mo.; and a sister, Edna Stallion of Salem.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years,  Charles “Sug” Taylor; her parents, Liston Patmor and Grace Turner Patmor; and a sister, Katherine Love.
Funeral services were Monday at Salem Baptist Church with the Dr. Lee James officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery.

Travis
Marilyn Travis, 68, of Marion died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her home.
Arrangements were incomplete at press time. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Easley
Phillip Keith Easley, 71, of Tolu died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home.
He was a sharpshooter and a member of the military police while in the U.S. Army, and was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Anna Easley; a daughter, Laura Bergeron of New Orleans, La.; a step-daughter, D’Anna Sallin of Marion; a step-son, Steven Browning of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; two brothers, Larry Easley of Tolu and Noble Easley of Marion; three sisters, Maggie Sue Ames of Zionsville, Ind., Jerilyn May of Marion and Danielle Franklin of Princeton; five grandchildren, Megan, Brooke, Shane, Fallon and Noah; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by  a brother, Eddie Bruce Easley; and his parents, Hobson Woody and Virginia Alice Hughes Easley.
Funeral services were Saturday at the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem with the Rev. Selby Coomer and Rev. Jim Porter officiating. Burial was at White’s Chapel Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hurricane Youth Camp, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY  42078.

May 3, 2012

Hughes
Roger Dale Hughes, 68, of Marion died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his home. 
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, Kentucky Colonel and member and Sunday school superintendent at Unity General Baptist Church in Crayne.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Hughes of Marion; daughters, Rachelle McNeely of Sebree, Renee Hurley of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Teresa Baird of Marion, Carrie Burnett of Mayfield, Lisa Hughes of Marion and Amy Hutchison of Benton; sisters, Peggy Sherman of Evansville, Ind., and Patty Wheeler of Marion; and 19 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennett and Sylva Hughes; a son; and two daughters.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Stinnett
Rev. Marlin “Mark” Stinnett, 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio died April 24, 2012.
Surviving are his wife Brenda; four daughters, Debbie Siekberet and husband Jim, Lisa Taylor and husband Raymond; Kimberly Bostick and husband Shayne, and Jennifer Stinnett; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Butler of Marion and Linda Hastings of Calvert City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruby Stinnett; two brothers, Clifton and Bob, and wife Clara Stinnett. 
Over the years, he pastored churches in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia and Florida.
Funeral services and burial were Monday at Milford, Ohio.

April 26, 2012

Adams
Charles Eugene Adams, 77, of Marion died Wednesday, April 19, 2012 at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
He was a member of Glendale Baptist Church and owned and operated Adams Logging.
Adams is survived by his wife, Edna Adams; one sister, Bonnie Dulin of Phoenix, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Pamela Kirk and Rebecca Adams, both of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Danny Adams; one sister, four brothers; and his parents, Charles and Ruby Ferrell Adams.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial was in White’s Chapel Cemetery. 
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Hamilton
Myra Guess Hamilton, 90, a lifelong resident of Tolu died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.  
She was of the Presbyterian faith.
Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy and husband Murray Lancer of Charleston, S.C., and one grandson, Brett and wife Amy Lancer of Aiken, S.C.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Hamilton; one son, Charles Keith Hamilton; three sisters, Frances Guess Lucas, Martha Guess Hamilton and Helen Guess Watson; two brothers, Robert Terry Guess and John Witherspoon Guess; and her parents, John M. and Lena Terry Guess.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Hurricane Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 9 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tolu Community Center; Crittenden County Senior Center’s Home-Delivered Meals, 210 N. Walker St., Marion, KY 42064 or Tolu Fire Department, 6367 S.R. 135, Marion, KY 42064.

Paris
Dora Dean Paris, 78, of Salem, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her home.
She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
Paris is survived by one daughter, Sandy Sisco of Burna; two sons, Gary Paris of Salem and Donnie Paris of Iowa; one sister, Teana Harshaw of Las Vegas, Nev.; a niece, Bonnie Hunter of Salem; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jamie Sisco and Cody Paris; a sister; and her parents, Ernest and Lucy Hardin Guess.
Graveside memorial services were Saturday at Loveless Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Driver officiating. 
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Curless
Ann Berry Curless, 87, of Morganfield, formerly of Mattoon, died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Morganfield.
She was a member of St. William Catholic Church in Marion and St. Ann's Catholic Church in Morganfield.
Curless is survived by four daughters, Alice and husband Joseph Blazina, Lee Ann Carlson, Barbara and husband Richard Lehecka and Rosemary and husband Kenny Trowbridge; one son, Lester and wife Carolyn Curless; one sister, Millie Lautermilch; one brother, Danny DiFoggio; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rocco and Lena DiFoggio; four brothers, Leonard DiFoggio, Anthony DiFoggio, Julio DiFoggio and Paul DiFoggio; one sister, Lucy DiFoggio; and husbands, Thurman Lee Berry and Lester Curless.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father Gerald Baker officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield. Visitation was at 8 p.m., Wednesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield and from 9 a.m., until service time today at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to John Paul II Catholic School.

Hunt
Malcolm E. Hunt, 76, of Marion, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion. 
He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge No. 256, a Veteran of the United States Army and board member of Fohs Hall, Inc.
Hunt is survived by his wife, Geraldine Hunt of Marion; one daughter, Terri Elaine and husband Shelby Shewcraft of Marion; one son, Michael and wife Pamela Hunt of Newburgh, Ind.; two brothers, Harold Ray and wife Bessie Hunt and Orman Glen Hunt, all of Marion; five grandchildren, Tessa and Alivia Shewcraft, both of Marion, Shey Shewcraft of Paducah, and Lauren and Logan Hunt of Newburgh; and one great-grandchild, Elijah Shewcraft of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmer Jackson and Erna Golda Hunt; and two brothers, Duane Hunt and Charles Hunt, Sr.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery, The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home. 
Masonic rites will be given at 7 p.m., today at the funeral home and military rites will be given at the cemetery on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fohs Hall, Inc, P.O. Box 1, Marion, KY 42064.

April 19, 2012

Workman
Sidney Dean Workman, 77, of Marion died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Workman is survived by his wife, Birdie Workman of Marion; a son, Kevin Workman of Madisonville; two daughters, Judy Murphy of Calvert City and Diane Wheeler of Marion; one brother, Ted Workman of Marion; three sisters, Nancy Byarley, Pearl Byarley and Betty Belt, all of Marion; and three grandchildren, Cody Fox of Benton; Kasey Hale of Marion and Katrease Hale of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Leona Johnson Workman; and one brother, Lyle Workman.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with burial in Mapleview Cemetery.

Lawson
Relma Lee Wood Lawson, 84, of Symsonia, formerly of Crittenden County, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at her residence.
She was the former owner of Cochran's Hardware in Marion and a member of Symsonia Methodist Church.
Lawson is survived by her husband, Frank L. Lawson of Symsonia; two daughters, Donna and husband Mike McDaniel of Benton, Dorothy and husband Roger Hughes of Marion; seven grandchildren, Rachelle McNeely of Marion, Renee Hurley of Nashville, Tenn., Carrie Burnette of Mayfield, Lisa Hughes of Marion, Teresa Baird of Marion, Amy Hutchison of Benton, Ashlee McDaniel of Paducah; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Dorothy Ruth Styers Wood, and one sister, Norma Jo Wood.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at Collier Funeral Chapel in Benton with Rev. Ed Clement and Rev. Mark Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Clarks River Cemetery in Symsonia. Visitation will be held between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Gideons International, Marshall County Camp, P.O. Box 206, Benton, KY 42025.

Elliot
Lillian Yates Elliot, 87, of Hertford, N.C., a native of Crittenden County, died  Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Vidant Chowan Hospital in Edenton, N.C.
She was a retired secretary in the school bus maintenance department of the Perquimans County school system in North Carolina. She was a member of Hertford Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School and had served as a G.A. leader.
Elliot is survived by two daughters, Patsy Elliot Miller of Hertford and Barbara Elliot Rupolo of Raleigh, N.C.; one sister, Sylvia Martin of Evansville, Ind.; two grandsons, John Morgan and A.J. and wife Katie Miller; one granddaughter, Nicole M. and husband Charles Elliot; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Curry Elliot and Ava Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Silas Andrew and Mary Susie George Yates; her husband, William O. "Red" Elliot; two sons-in-law, Archie Miller and James Rupolo; three sisters, Mary Wheeler, Naomi Eskew and Reba Young; and one brother Ivan Yates.
Funeral services were April 9 in the Miller and Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel in Hertford with Rev. Greg Clark officiation. A private burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery in Perquimans County.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the building fund of Hertford Baptist Church, 124 W. Market St., Hertford, N.C., 27944, or to one's favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

Hines
Linda T. Hines, 79, of Salem died Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
She is survived by two sons, Jerry L. Phelps of Salem and David Wayne Phelps of Benton; one brother, Bob Thweatt of Arizona; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Hines was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Gene Hines; one daughter, Felicia Gail Butler; one brother, Carter Brouds; and her parents, Ray T. Thweatt and Beulah Morgan Thweatt.
Funeral services were Saturday at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home and Crematory in Benton with Bro. Terry Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in the Sharpe Cemetery.

Bates
Sybrena Kay Bates, 48, of Marion died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at her home in Marion. 
She was a member of Marion Church of God.
Bates is survived by her husband, Robert Bates of Marion; two daughters, Channa Woodall of Murray and Rochelle Walton of Marion; one son, Bobby Bates of Marion; her mother, Linda Schochler of Marion; two stepdaughters, Toni Yarbrough and April Timms, both of Arkansas; one sister, Lowrie Yarbrough of Texas; two brothers, Bobby Patton, Jr., and Gilbert Patton, both of Marion; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Patton.
Funeral services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Family of Sybrena Bates, 419 W. Elm St., Marion, KY 42064.

Bozeman
Dell Bozeman, 93, of Alrington, Texas, a native of Dycusburg, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
She is survived by one daughter, Diana and husband Ralph; one granddaughter, Shawn and husband Tim; one grandson, Ray and wife Mindy; two great-granddaughters; Caitlyn and Taylor; one great-great-grandson, Cohen Ray; and a number of friends and extended family members in Kentucky, Indiana, Alabama and Texas.
Bozeman was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Bozeman; her mother and father; and brothers and sisters.
Private funeral services for Bozeman were Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington.

April 12, 2012

Lasher
Patsie Virginia Lasher, 85, of Hampton, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a homemaker and member of Hampton United Methodist Church.
Lasher is survived by two daughters, Lois and husband Jim Middleton of Venice, Fla., and Joy and husband Doug Slayden of Lola; four sons, Chris and wife Sherry Lasher and Anthony and wife Vickie Lasher, all of Hampton, Michael Lasher of Paducah and Kevin and wife Elaine Lasher of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; one sister, Donna McKendree of Benton; 11 grandchildren, Sukii Kolinski of Greeley, Colo., Joya Shonee Lesh of Westminister, Colo., Jennifer Clark of Shreveport, La., Kristina Crawford of Scottsdale, Ariz., Alizabeth Chittenden, Wesley Lasher and Sydney Lasher, all of Hampton, Rebecca Slayden and Crystal Robin Hurst, both of Ledbetter, Alex and Jodi Lasher of Cape Girardeau; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Wendell Lasher; three sisters, Louise Cates, Elsie Clark and Isabelle McGregor; two brothers, Mason Walton and Carl Walton; and her parents, Pat V. and Belle McKinney Walton.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with pastors Mike Birk and Mike Atkins officiating. Burial was in Hampton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hampton Cemetery Fund, Hampton, KY 42047.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Curry
Christy Lee Curry, 27, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She is survived by one daughter, Demi York of Eddyville; one son, Austin Curry of Illinois; one brother, William "Monroe" Todd of Marion; and three sisters, Elizabeth Ledbetter, Angela Vaughn and Beverly Todd, all of Harrisburg, Ill.
Curry was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mary Curry.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Whites Chapel Church with interment in Love Cemetery. 
Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Curnel
Karla Jo Curnel, 50, of Marion died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at her residence. 
She was a homemaker.
Curnel is survived by her husband, Ricky Curnel; two daughters, Kayla Faughn and Johnna Fitch, both of Marion; one son, Ricky Jo Curnel of Marion; and her parents, Herman and Kathleen Logan Reed of Marion; three sisters, Margie Hamilton of Marion; Kathy Austin of Xenia, Ohio and Shelia Barnes of Lola; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Graveside services were Friday at Mapleview Cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Guill
Dorothy N. Guill, 66, of Marion died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a member of the Shepard's Chapel Ministry.
Guill is survived by her husband of 45 years, Willard Guill of Marion; one daughter, Melissa Guill of Marion; one brother, Charles Sisco of Missouri; one sister, Shirley Dalton of Kevil; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, William T. "Cobby" Sisco, Edward Sisco, Morris Sisco, and Alvie Sisco, Evalean Curnel; and her parents, Roy Ben and Rosa Josephine Waters Sisco.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating. Burial will follow in White's Chapel Cemetery in Crittenden County.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem.
The family requests, that memorial condolences be made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road,  Marion, KY 42064.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Adams
Ricky Joe Adams, 32, of Marion died Sunday, April 8, 2012 in Welliston, N.D. 
He was a member of Seven Springs General Baptist Church.
Adams is survived by his his mother, Dianne Adams of Marion; his father, David Adams of Providence; one brother, Timothy Adams of Marion; two half-brothers, Reese and David Wayne Adams, both of Providence; one step-brother, Timothy David of Dixon; and his grandmother, Mary Jo Adams of Marion.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) at the funeral home.

Walker
Verna Belle Walker, 64, of Henderson died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.
She is survived by her husband, James Robert Walker of Robards; one daughter, Faith Ann and husband Chris Householder of Henderson; two sisters, Hazel Fulks of Harvel, Ill., and Judy Barnes of Marion; and two brothers, John Hunter of Marion, and Presley Hunter of Odessa, Texas.
She was preceded in deathby her parents, Riley and Maudie Hunter, and four brothers.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Tyners Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420.

Stallion
William Carlton “Bill” Stallion, 84, of Marion died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. 
He was a Purple Heart recipient as a member of the U.S. Army, and was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church and Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256.
Stallion is survived by one son, Steven Wesley Stallion of Marion; one brother, Harold Dean Stallion of Newburg, Ind.; one sister, Nancy Landreth of Marion; two grandchildren, Rebecca Jo Arlington of Knox, Ind., and Jessica Marie Lynn of Marion; two great-grandchildren, Trevor James Arlington and Mason David Arlington, both of Knox.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Stallion; one son, William Gregory Stallion; one brother, Coye Stallion; one sister, Zeltha Stallion; and his parents, William Creed and Mayme Elizabeth Nesbitt Stallion.
Funeral services were Monday at Freedom General Baptist Church with the Bro. John Dunn and Bro. Jakie Brantley officiating. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to, American Heart Association, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.

April 5, 2012

Ruschmeyer
John J. Ruschmeyer, 89, of Pekin, Ill., died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Autumn Accolade in rural Green Valley, Ill.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving as a radioman first class. He had worked for the C&IM Railroad and later worked as a millwright out of Carpenters Local 644 in Pekin, retiring in 1986.  He had last worked in maintenance for the Pekin Park District, retiring in 2003. Ruschmeyer was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin and a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pekin.
Ruschmeyer is survived by three sons, Frederick and wife Shari Ruschmeyer of Salem, Thomas and wife Karen Ruschmeyer of Pekin and Scott Ruschmeyer of Bartonville, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Tyler and Kyle and wife Joy Ruschmeyer, Megan Ruschmeyer, Patrick Ruschmeyer, Amy Ruschmeyer and Anderson Ruschmeyer; and one great-grandson, Owen Ruschmeyer.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Shirley E. Meredith Ruschmeyer; his parents, John D. and Carrie Faye Rose Ruschmeyer; five brothers; and one sister.
A graveside service was Saturday at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin with Rev. Judy Doyle officiating. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

Winters
Raymond L. Winters, 81, of Evansville, originally of Marion, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at his home.
He was a member of Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256 of Kentucky, and was retired after 35 years with Specter Red Ball. He coached the women’s softball team “Lindy Stars” and men’s Marine Corp. softball.
Winters is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wanda Sue Winters; five children, Rickey L. and wife Jean Winters, Mike and wife Donna Winters, Dan and wife Kathy Winters, Randy and wife Debbie Winters; one daughter, Linda and husband Ricky T. Winters, all of Evansville; one brother, Clarence and wife Fran Winters; 13 grandchildren, Ricky Winters, Michelle and husband Bryon Purkey, Danielle and wife Justin Davis, Sharon and husband Chris Ridener, Julie and husband Kevin Corbin, Dee and husband Matt Ozechowski, Dande and husband Coby Osborne, Brett Winters, Ryan and wife Kelly Winters, Bryan Winters, Nathan Winters, Dakota Winters and Casey Winters; and 12 great-grandchildren, Cameron Ridener, Aubree Ridener,  Lily Corbin, Lela Corbin, Annabelle Purkey, Kaitlyn Davis, Brayden Davis, Chloe Osborne, Clara Osborne, Eleana Winters, Ryder Winters and Rylan Winters.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Yvonne Winters; his parents, Otho and Vera Winters; three sisters, Lilas Chandler, Dorothy Linzy and Patricia Mening; and one brother, C.W. Winters.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Boone Funeral Home in Evansville with Pastor Fred Denton officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to: Asera Care Hospice, 3775 Haley Dr., Ste. B, Newburgh, IN 47630.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net.   

Lewis
Clyde Junior Lewis, 48, of Livingston County, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Lewis of Paducah; three daughters, Bridget Cunningham, Cheryl Stark and Jennifer Lewis, all of Paducah; two brothers, Ronald Lewis of Salem and Bill Lewis of Benton; one sister, Mildred Lewis of Salem; and six grandchildren.
Lewis was preceded in death by eight brothers and his parents, Andrew Jackson and Rosie Pearl Miller Lewis.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Harold Rittenberry officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Martin
Betty Ruth Martin, 75, of Madisonville, originally from Crittenden County, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at NHC Health Care in Madisonville.
She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Martin is survived by one sister, Lois Utley of Madisonville; one niece, Frances and husband Brian Fulkerson of Madisonville; and one nephew, Mark Dean and wife Jo Travis of Dawson Springs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Dean Martin and Lizzie Grimes Martin, and two brothers, Frank Edward Martin and Howard Martin.
Funeral services were Wednesday at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Keith Harris officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com.

Kirk
James O. Kirk, 69, of Waterloo, Ill., formerly of Marion, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Waterloo.
He was a member Trinity United Methodist Church in West Frankfort, Ill., a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, active in Habitat for Humanity and a was retired from Illinois Farm Bureau after 36 years.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Humphrey Kirk; one son, David and wife Tara Kirk; one daughter, Lisa Kirk; five grandchildren, Logan Kirk, Kaylyn Monroe, Braydon Brower, Patrick Kirk and Justin Judd; one sister, Linda Tabor of Marion; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon C. and Emma Irene Jones Kirk, and one brother, Kenneth Kirk.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo with Pastor Dennis Jones officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Mo.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hope Christian Church Food Pantry, 9273 Coach Stop Road, Columbia, IL 62236 or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Winn
Dorothy “Dottie” Brookshire Winn, 52, of Marion died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at her home.
She was employed as a secretary at the Marion United Methodist Church and the Crittenden County Economic Development Corp. She was also a member of Marion United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Winn is survived by a daughter, Saundra M. Winn of Marion; one stepson, John Winn of Hickory; one stepdaughter, Karen Gibson of Benton; her parents, Perry and Saundra Sweeney Brookshire of Marion; two sisters, Vicki Knight of Energy, Ill., and Cindy Stone of Benton; one brother, Perry Brookshire III of Reedsville, N.C.; two grandchildren; two nieces; and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, former Marion Police Chief Kenneth E. Winn.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100 or University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.

March 29, 2012

Quertermous
Ashley Nicole Quertermous, 15, of Salem died Monday, March 19, 2012 at her home.
She was a freshman at Livingston Central High School and a member of Lola Pentecostal Church.
Quertermous is survived by her parents, Kelly and Cindy Quertermous of Salem; two siblings, Courtney and Haley Quertermous, both of Salem; parternal grandparents, Harold Wayne and Virginia Quertermous of Salem; and maternal grandparents, Walter and Frances Manhart of Hampton.
She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Betty Catherine Quertermous.
Funeral services were Friday at Lola Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Tim Fouts officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldiretors.com.

Johnson
Thelma Johnson, 81, of Marion died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church.
Johnson is survived by her children, Larry and wife Gerri D. Johnson of Marion, Carolyn and her husband Lee Cessna of Hansen and Bruce Johnson of Marion; one brother, Joe King of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Louise Thomas of Marion; four grandchildren, Brook Cox, Kyle Johnson, Joshua Polk and Megan Settle; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard H. Johnson; one brother, Willard Rudell King; and her parents, Conrad and Louisa Myers King.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Jim Porter and Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Burial was in White’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: White’s Chapel Cemetery Fund or White’s Chapel Church, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Cotton
Virginia "Tinsy" Cotton, 95, of Symsonia, formerly of Dawson Springs, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Hopkins County.
She was a member of Charleston Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston and was a foster grandparent for the Dawson Springs School System.
She is survived by five daughters, Sandra Lantrip and Patsy Convoy, both of Symsonia, Phyllis Helmkamp of Marion, Debra Brown of Orange Park, Fla., and Rebecca Blanchard of Gilbertsville; 10 grandchildren, Hope Jones of Gilbertsville, Beth Convoy of Nashville, Tenn., Ronnie Beavers of Mexico, Pamela Turley and Patty Guess, both of Marion, Melissa Wallace of Hardmony, Jim Brown of Milani, Hawaii, John Brown of Orange Park, Michelle Adcock of Louisville, Bart Rushing of Madisonville; and two step-grandchildren, Roni Sisk of Princeton, Mi'Chell Huddleston of Eddyville; 26 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and 11 great-great-grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gain Henry and Jennie Morris Cotton; six brothers: Cecil Cotton, Eugene Cotton, Bill Cotton, Omer Cotton, Melvin Cotton and Garland Cotton; one sister, Elsie Thomas; and one grandchild, Donnie Beavers.
Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home in Benton.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Friday at Piney Grove Cemetery in Dawson Springs with Rev. Faris Sahawneh officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery.
No public visitation is scheduled.
Memorial contributions may be given to: Hardmony Baptist Church, 5351 State Route 1684, Paducah, KY 42001 or Lourdes Hospice, P.O. Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002.

Hodge
Mae Hodge, 80, of Marion died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
She was retired from the Kentucky Department of Social Services and a member of the Marion United Methodist Church.
Hodge is survived by her husband, Don Hodge, of Marion; one daughter, Donna Hodge and husband Bert Croezen of Lexington, N.C.; and one sister, Margaret Robertson of Marion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Novella McKinney Maynard; and one sister, Emma Lou Curnel.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Garvey officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Woodall
Boise Junior Woodall, 79, of Marion Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith and had worked as a core driller in the mines.
Woodall is survived by two sons. Everett Keith and wife Lisa Woodall and Boise Christopher and wife Kaylynn Woodall, both of Marion; three brothers, James Clarence Woodall of Princeton and Harold Woodall and Frankie Woodall, both of Paducah; two sisters, Hazel Brown of Marion and Carolyn Woodall of Paducah; four grandchildren, Casey Tyler Woodall, Amanda Rene Floyd, Alli Rashae Floyd and Alyssa Morgan Woodall; and several nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evalena Swinford Woodall; parents, Boise and Velda Conger Woodall; and one brother.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Waters officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 

Hooks
Wallace Glenn Hooks, 68, of Eddyville died Friday, March 23, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a four-year member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 184 in Paducah.  He served as a longtime officer on the executive board, serving several years as vice-president and also several years as president. He was also a part-time farmer and a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Hooks  is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbrah Talley Hooks; one son, Chris and wife Anzie Hooks of Lyon County; two grandchildren, Calvin Hooks and Caitlyn Hooks, both of Lyon County;  one brother, Rondall and wife Betty Hooks of Lyon County; and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin G. Hooks and Hazel Campbell Hooks.
Services were Monday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Dr. Jerrell White and Larry Sanderson officiating. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery in Lyon County.
Memorials may be made to:  Cali Cares Blankets, P.O. Box 38, Crayne, KY  42033.

Sullenger
Henry Douglas Sullenger, 86, of Marion died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center at Hanson, Ky.
Born Feb. 11, 1926 in Crittenden County, Sullenger was a lifelong resident of Marion. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II.
Sullenger attended schools in Crittenden County and graduated from Marion High School in 1944. He also attended Kentucky School of Banking at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
After graduation from high school, Sullenger was inducted into service with the U.S. Army in 1944. He received basic training and armored training at Fort Knox. He was then assigned to the 12th Armored Division in France and Germany as a tank gunner. After operations in the European Theatre of the war ended, Sullenger returned stateside in 1945 and served out his term in the military. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Upon returning to Crittenden County that same year, Sullenger went to work at Farmers Bank on Sept. 9 where he was employed for the next 50 years. He began work in the bookkeeping department and was elected cashier and member of the board of directors in 1958. He was also the bank's first trust officer when it re-opened a trust department in 1959. Sullenger became the executive vice president in 1960. He became president and chairman of the board of directors in 1970. Sullenger retired as president of the bank on Dec. 31, 1993. He continued to serve as chairman of the board until 1996. During Sullenger's term as president of the bank, its building was doubled in size, it opened its first automated teller machine and the bank's assets grew fivefold.
Sullenger was also active in civic and community affairs. He served 12 years on the Marion City Council. He was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, having served on the administrative council and several terms as church treasurer.
Sullenger was also a member of Bigham Masonic Lodge No. 256, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ellis B. Ordway American Legion Post 111.
Besides civic and community activities, Sullenger was a 50-year member of the Kentucky Bankers Association (KBA). He served one term as treasurer of the KBA and two years as a director. He was a member of the Community Bankers Advisory Council of the American Bankers Association for two years. 
Sullenger was married March 1948 to the former Betty French, who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Susan Yarbrough and her husband Joe of Marion; two grandchildren, Alexandra Bruenderman and her husband Kevin of Louisville, and Joseph Wheeler Yarbrough III of Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Sullenger was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Harrison and Allie Mae Highfil Sullenger; six sisters; and four brothers.
Services are at 2 p.m., Friday at Marion United Methodist Church with interment at Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from noon Friday until service time at the church. Military rites will be given at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Jackson
James Marvin Jackson, 63, of Marion died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Pearl Hall of Marion; five children, Karla Hackney of Marion, Ruth Ann Jackson of Hopkinsville, James R. Jackson of Elizabethtown, Kendall L. Jackson of Elizabethtown and Kelly L. O’Neal of Marion; two half-sisters; and eight grandchildren.
Jackson was preceded in death by one son, James Marvin Jackson, Jr.; two brothers; two sisters; and his father, James Monroe Jackson.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors.

March 22, 2012

Board
Lydia Gayle Board, 48, of Dawson Springs died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
Board was born in Hamilton County, Ohio.  She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Church.
She is survived by her father and stepmother, Newman Ray and Vivian Board of Princeton; her mother and stepfather, Nancy and William Schinderle of Dawson Springs; one sister, Rita Faye and husband Larry Joe Hall of Marion; and one nephew, Joshua Hall of Marion.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.  
Online condolences may be sent to www.beshearfuneralhome.com. 

Lacy
Dr. Dennis G. Lacy, 76, of Marion died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.  
He  was a retired superintendent of Crittenden County schools, member of the Professional Education Standards Board, 1993 Dupree Award Winner for Superintendent of the Year; member of Marion Christian Church, 43-year member of Eddyville, Ill., Masonic Lodge No. 672 and veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Lacy is survived by his wife, Nancy Lacy of Marion; one daughter, Lynette Lacy Sylvester of Salem, Ore.; two sons, Jason Lacy of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Dennis Lee Lacy of Hopkinsville; two grandchildren, Lacy Anne Leete of Salem, Ore., and Declan Dennis Lacy of Steamboat Springs; two brothers, Dudley Lacy of Hopkinsville and Frederick T. Lacy of Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Edward and Daisy Irene Lacy, and one brother, Jeffery Lacy.
Services were Sunday at Crittenden County High School's Rocket Arena with interment in Rosebud Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hosick
Terry Hosick, 59, of Burna died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Hosick attended Livingston Central High School, Paducah Community College and was retired from the U.S. Navy.
He is surved by his wife Patty Brown Hosick, one son Willy; and one daughter-in-law, Laura.
Hosick was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Jean Poindexter Hosick and Carl F. Hosick.
Graveside services with military rights were Wednesday at Hampton Cemetery. Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com

Rawls
Gregory Lee “Greg” Rawls, 50, of Princeton, Ind., died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
He was a supervisor at Mid-States Rubber Products in Princeton.
Rawls is survived by his wife, Ginger Rawls of Princeton; parents, Dick and Judy Rawls of Princeton; one brother, David Rawls of Princeton; two step-children, Sarah Buchanan of Princeton and Joshua and wife Emily Buchanan of Ponconning, Mich.; and three step-granddaughters, Samantha and Hollie Buchanan and Candice Beyer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, LaMoine and Flora Wilson Eastwood and Olen and Ellen Turner Rawls.
Funeral services were Saturday at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Brian Cook and Rev. Lisa Schubert officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Princeton.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.colvinfuneralhome.com.

Driver
Hazel Alfreda Driver, 78, of Grand Rivers died Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Driver is survived by five daughters; Shirley Puckett and Barbara Woodall, both of Marion, Betty Cowen of Lincoln, Ill., Velda McKinney of Salem and Greta Riley of Grand Rivers; two sons, Rueben Driver of Salem and Donnie Driver of Sarasota, Fla.; two sisters, Faye Dae of Ledbetter and Donna Munsch of Paducah; 25 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruble Driver; three children; one sister; and her parents, Orville and Elsie Wright Cox.
Graveside services were Saturday at Tyner’s Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Harold Rittenberry officiating.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of services.

Hoover
Ada Ilene "Adalene" Hoover, 96, of Livonia Mich., formerly of Marion, died Friday, March 9, 2012.
She is survived by two daughters, Vickie and husband Sam Smoker and Joyce and husband Doug Wells; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three nieces, Jeanne C. Lynn, Sharon C. Miles and Jayne C. Hill, all of Marion.
Hoover was preceded in death by her husband, William Hoover; her parents, Robert Reed and Ona Mae Simpson Clark; and two brothers, James Carlton Clark and Robert Eugene Clark.
Interment was in Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia. A celebration of Hoover's life will be held Saturday.
Memorial donations may be made to: Samaritan's Purse International Relief, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28807.

Eskew
Kathryn Naomi Eskew, 89, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
She was of the Methodist faith. She was born in Marion and moved to Florida in 1967. 
Eskew was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Eskew; her parents, Silas and Mary Yates; two sisters, Reba Young and Mary Wheeler; and one brother, Ivan Yates.
She is survived by three daughters, Martha Odom, Carol  Borgeson and Janice Goff; two sons, Jack Eskew and Jim Eskew; two sisters Sylvia Martin and Lillian Elliott; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were March 13 at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home in St. Petersburg.
The family’s guestbook is available online at www.AndersonMcQueen.com.

March 16, 2012


Eskew
Kathryn Naomi Eskew, 89, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
She was of the Methodist faith. She was born in Marion and moved to Florida in 1967.  
Eskew was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Eskew; her parents, Silas and Mary Yates; two sisters, Reba Young and Mary Wheeler; and one brother, Ivan Yates. 
She is survived by three daughters, Martha Odom, Carol  Borgeson and Janice Goff; two sons, Jack Eskew and Jim Eskew; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Funeral services were Tuesday at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home in St. Petersburg.
The family’s guestbook is available online at www.AndersonMcQueen.com.

Ellis
Jesse Eli Ellis, Jr., 88, of Tolu died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
He is survived by three sons, Jeff Ellis of Marion, Danny Ellis of Greenville, Miss., and Randy Ellis of Madisonville; two daughters, Fay Dalton of Tolu and Linda Tinsley of Marion; one sister, Aylene Berryhill of Isola, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Ellis was preceded in death by his wife, June H. Ellis; his parents, Jesse Eli and Letha Ellis, Sr.; two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral  services were Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Tolu Community Center, General Delivery, Tolu, KY 42084.

Jones
Matthew J. Jones, 33, of Marion died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by one son, Hayden Wesley Jones of Marion; his father, Steve Jones of Marion; one sister, Kristi Nicole Tischer of Shawnee, Okla.; and grandparents, James "Bud" and Katie Crider of Marion.
Jones was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Jones, and grandparents, James Houston and Elizabeth Jones.
Funeral services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Suicide.org, 122 I St., Chula Vista, CA 91910.

Laidacker
Francine J. Laidacker, 65, of Marion died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a member of McClure's Chapel Church.
Laidacker is survived by her husband, John C. Laidacker of Marion; two sons, Bill Ackerman of Pennsylvania and Allen Ackerman of Florida; two daughters, Star Ackerman of South Carolina and Pam Bensinger of Smithland; one sister, Nellie Julius of Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Audrey Elizabeth Amerson; one brother; and one sister.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Visitors will be from 10 a.m., until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Barnes
David Nicholas Barnes, 57, of Salem died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Barnes is survived by his mother, Marie Barnes of Salem; four sisters, Cynthia and husband Ralph Moore of Eddyville, Janet and husband Jim McCloud of Grand Rivers, Pamalyn and husband Ty Hardin of Burna and Lisa and husband Joey Tynes of Gilbertsville; and one brother, Phillip and wife Sandy Barnes of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Barnes.
Funeral services were Monday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Roger Rice officiating. Burial was in Pinckneyville Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Anderson
Richard "Dick" Allen Anderson, 65, of Marion died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Crittenden Health  Systems.
He was a retired coal and fluorspar miner, a U.S. Marine who served in the Vietnam War where he earned a Purple Heart and a member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Anderson is survived by his wife, Patricia Higgins Anderson of Marion; three sons, Kevin Anderson of Verona, Va.; Jeffrey Scott Anderson of Newburgh, Ind., and Christopher Anderson of Hudson, Fla.; two brothers, Fred Anderson of Batavia, Ill., and Donnie Anderson of Rosiclare, Ill.; one sister, Judy Blakely of Cincinnati, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Nancy Morrow Anderson, and one step-son, John Scott Hardin.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery.

Stovall
James W. Stovall, 71, of Marion, formerly of Eddyville, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at his home.
He was a retired carpenter.
Stovall is survived by two stepdaughters, Mary M. Lester of Marion and Lisa Litchfield of Paducah; two stepsons, Hobert Kinney and Michael Kinney, both of Decatur, Ill.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Dwayne Stovall of Decatur; three sisters, Pam Stovall of Greenville, Fla., Lila Stovall and Diane Stovall, both of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary JoAnn Carlock Stovall; one stepson, James Kinney; one brother; and his parents, Hoberet and Pauline Monroe Stovall.
Funeral services were Monday at Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lyon County.

Morgan
Janet Marie Morgan, 72 of Marion, formerly of Allen Park, Mich., died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She had been employed as an admissions clerk at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, a member of Beacon Baptist Church in Taylor, Mich., and a member of the Red Hat Society. 
Morgan is survived by one sister, Virginia and husband John L. Patton Hopkins of Marion, Ill.; one brother, Frank and wife Glenda Blackburn of Marion, Ky.; one niece; one nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Cecil Donovan Blackburn.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay.

Cromwell
Lola May Vick Cromwell, 93, of Saratoga Springs, Utah, died Friday, March 8, 2012 at Beehive Home in American Fork, Utah.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 
Born July 21, 1918 in Lisbon, N.D., to Edward and Laura Permalia Heavenhill Vandermark, she loved her family with all her heart. On Feb. 24, 2007, she married the love of her life, Claire Cromwell in Fremont, Calif., at the LDS Chapel. They had known one another for more than 73 years and had double-dated at the age of 20.
Her children and grandchildren were her greatest source of joy and happiness. She enjoyed visiting her extended family, all over the United States. Lola had been married several times — Robert Bates, Sidney C. Vick, James H. Watts, Shelly Brown, William Putnam and Claire Cromwell, all of whom are deceased. 
Mom was very organized and immaculate in her personal appearance. She was a “Rosie the Riveter” in World War II as a parachute inspector.
She and William Putnam, who were sealed in the LDS Washington Temple, served a Temple Mission in Dallas, Texas in 1991. She worked for many years as a Temple Worker in Atlanta and San Diego. 
Her legacy will live on in our hearts forever.
Her parents; brother, Orville; sisters, Letha Cornwell and Marjorie Ruud; husbands; children, Connie Diane and Udell; and grandchild, Jena Marie, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children: Gailen Vick of Saratoga Springs, Wanda May Kwiatt of Ramona, Calif., William Sidney Vick of Paducah and James Edward Watts of Ovacello, Calif.; grandchildren, John Wiedemeier of Livermore, Calif., Deanna Larsen of Hollister, Calif., Diane M. Mesenheimer of Charlotte, N.C., Paul Smith of El Centro, Calif., Bobby Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah, Vicky Smith Hansen and Michael  U. Smith, both of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Vanessa Smith Buetts of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Jeremy G. Vick and Alexander G. Vick, both of Saratoga Springs, Shadwrick J. Vick of Highland, Utah, Feleciana M. Przybyla of Fremont, Calif., Lea M. Kerns of State Center, Iowa, Catherine M. Edwards of Denver, Colo., Amanda M. Hardman of Auburn, Calif., Jill A. Christopherson and Callie Kwiatt, both of Spartanburg, S.C., Stasha Walter, Laura M. Cargo, Alex Kwiatt and Calvin D. Kwiatt, all of Ramona, and Rachael M. Watts and Alex James Watts, both of Ovacello; and more than 47 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in the Vick Cemetery in Livingston County. 
Visitation is from 10 a.m., until service hour today at the funeral home. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Vick Cemetery, Mrs. Kathleen Vick Moodie, 519 E. Adair St., Smithland, KY 42081.
Mom, we love you, but we know you are now waiting for us on the other side.
Condolences may also be made online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)


March 8, 2012

Hardin
Victor P. "Pippi" Hardin, 62, of Marion died Thursday, March 1 at his home.
Prior to retiring from the Kentucky State Police in 1997 after 20 years of service, he spent two years with the Marion Police Department. Hardin served as Crittenden County Judge-Executive from 1999 to 2004 and was appointed Director of Western Kentucky State Parks by Gov. Ernie Fletcher in 2004, serving in that position through 2007 before retiring. He was a  member of Marion United Methodist Church.
Hardin is survived by his wife, Phillis Hardin of Marion; three daughters, Vicki Hardin Hatfield of Morganfield, Stefanie Hardin of Marion and Kayla and husband Daniel Gachoka of Murray; one brother, Richard M. "Dickie" and wife Wilma Hardin of Grand Rivers; two sisters, Kathy and husband David Edmondson of Chandler, Ind., and Teresa Davenport of Lexington; and three grandchildren, Hogan and Addie Hatfield of Morganfield and Malaika Gachoka of Murray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewell Francis and Martha Lynn Hardin, Jr., and one brother, Ricky Hardin.
Services were Sunday at Crittenden County High School's Rocket Arena with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064.

Lewis
Helen Johnson Lewis, 93, of Marion died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society, Eastern Star No. 135 of Marion, Marion Woman's Club, Evening Bells Homemakers, Crittenden Health Systems Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society and the Cumberland Presbyterian Women's Association. She was a founding member of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Crittenden County.
Lewis is survived by two daughters, Olivia and husband Bob Hillyard of Marion and Judi Thompson of Ledbetter; two sons, Bobby Joe and wife Rosene Lewis of Marion and Larry and wife Marcia Lewis of Sturgis; two sisters, Vilaine and husband Gary Stegal of Smithland and Wanda Goldsberry of Crown Point, Ind.; one brother, Harry and wife Evelyn Johnson of Lynch, Ky.; five grandchildren, Kenny and wife Anna Hillyard, Leslie and husband Kent Riley, Chad and wife Amie Lewis, Justin and wife Tammy Lewis and Darek and wife Shannon Lewis; and nine great-grandchildren, Dustin, Jordan, Bo, Kobe, Tyler, Mason, Daylan, Barrett and Seth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Grace Johnson; her husband, Oliver W. Lewis; two sisters, Dorothy Hardin and Jackie Shirtz; two brothers-in-law, Howard Hardin and James Shirtz; and one nephew.
Graveside services were Saturday with burial in Mapleview Cemetery. Eastern Star rites were held Friday at Myers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crittenden County Relay for Life, c/o Sue Padget, 107 S. Main St., Ste. 208, Marion, KY 42064.

McKinley
Regina McKinley, 43, of Sturgis died Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Paducah. 
She was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church.
McKinley is survived by her husband, Charles McKinley of Sturgis; one son, Robert Simpson of Sturgis; one daughter, Hannah Simpson of Sturgis; one step-daughter, Kenzie McKinley of Sturgis; her father, William Riley of Paducah; her step-mother, Barb Riley of Paducah; five sisters, Tammy Keiffer of Perryville, Mo., Sherry Murrisia of Robards and Bonnie Purvis, Cindy Javor and Jennifer O'Nan, all of Paducah; and two brothers, Tony Sealock of Nebo, Ill., and Rusty Sealock of Detroit, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Riley, and one brother, William Riley.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Johnson
Martha M. Johnson, 80, of Henderson, formerly of Marion, died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Transcendent Healthcare in Boonville, Ind.
She was a member of Eastview Baptist Church in Henderson.
Johnson is survived by her daughter, Pam Newlin of Newburgh, Ind.; and three grandchildren, Alissa, Alec and Aaron Newlin, all of Newburgh.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex Marvel and Virgie Lystila; one sister; and one brother.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.

Taylor
Alberta Dean Threlkeld Taylor, 74, of Marion died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.
She was a member of Tolu United Methodist Church.
Taylor is survived by two daughters; Jane Taylor and husband Chris Anderson of Greensburg, Pa., and Brenda and husband Terry Adams of Marion; four sons, Bruce and wife Vicki Taylor Smithland, Donnie and wife Robyn Taylor of Marion and Michael and wife Theresa Taylor and David Taylor, all of Salem; five sisters, Jane Patmor, Betty Travis and Cherie Henshaw, all of Marion, and Dottie Easley and Anna Easley, both of Tolu; 10 grandchildren, Stacy Wallace, Travis Taylor, Adam Reynolds, Jake Flannery, Brad Adams, Jeremy Smith, Chad Taylor, Taylor Anderson, Christopher Anderson and Lynsey Day; and nine great-grandchildren, Lane Wallace, Shelby Wallace, Emily Adams, Wesley Taylor, Georgia Taylor, Rylan Colhagen, Aisley Flannery, Alexia Flannery and Allie Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Taylor; one daughter, Linda Faye Taylor; one brother, Tommy Threlkeld; one sister, Faye Riley; and her parents, Henry “Jack” Wilson and Marie Dunning Threlkeld.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Russ Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Brown
William Glenn Brown, 73, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 2, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services.
Brown served the Lord as a Deacon for over 30 years and most recently attended Lola Baptist Church. He was surrounded by angels and his family as he entered his eternal reward.
The son of  Leland Russell and Mildred V. Brown, he was born on Jan. 3, 1939, in Muscatine, Iowa. He graduated from Oakville High School in 1957.
Brown earned his Master of  Inland Waterways Pilot License at the age of 16, and upon graduation from  high school, moved to Smithland with  his grandfather as co-owner of  Mason & Brown Towing Co. Their company was the last to operate a ferry at the Golconda, Ill. landing. A picture of one of their boats still hangs in Smithland City Hall.  
In 1969, Brown went to work for what was then Airco Alloys in Calvert City where he was a member of the United Auto Workers Union until his retirement in 1996. He was a deputy sherriff in Livingston County from 1976 until 1992 and was a charter member of the Livingston County Disaster and Emergency Services. He was instrumental in the establishment of fire departments throughout the county and was the first licensed emergency medical technician in Livingston County. He was still active in the Burna Fire Department and still responding to emergency calls until recently.
Brown was an accomplished  guitar player. He played with several groups through the years, but his musical passion was southern gospel music. In the early 1980s he played bass guitar for the Smith Family Quartet, then in the early 1990s founded, was lead singer and played lead guitar for the Victory Way Quartet.  He was an active member of the West Kentucky Gospel Music Association.
His passion was Jesus Christ, but the love of his life was his wife Paula Dean Sunderland Brown, whom he married on May 4, 1968, at Emmaus Baptist Church in Salem. For 44 years they complimented one another, being an example of sacrificial love and devotion to their children, grandchildren and the surrounding community.
Brown is survived by his wife; two sons, Roy Russell and wife Denise Curnel Guess of Burna and Glenn Paul and wife Melissa Phelps Guess of Salem; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Meagan, Tristen, Emily, Mitchell, Dalton, Laken, Skylynn and Kassie; one cousin who was raised with him and was dear like a sister, Sandra Kaye Lessinger of Fruitland, Iowa; one brother, James Arther Brown of Muscatine Iowa; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leland Thomas Brown.  
Services were Monday at the Boyd Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Baker officiating. Burial was in Smithland Cemetery.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about fee-based obituaries.)

Short
Katrina Wallace Short, 43, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Marion, died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at her home.
Born in Little Rock, Ark., Short worked as a registered nurse and bachelor of science nurse in the health field for many years. She was a member of Sigma Theta Ti sorority and was involved in mission trips in China.  
Surviving are her husband, Mitch Short of Fort Wayne.; parents, Doug  and JoAnn Wallace of North Port, Fla.; four children, Brian Clifford, Victoria Clifford, Danielle Short and Mitchell Short, Jr., all of Fort Wayne; four brothers, Marty and wife Lisa Wallace of Florida, Kevin and wife Michell Wallace of Kentucky, Keith Wallace of Indiana and Doug and wife Stacy Wallace of Kentucky; two sisters, Paula and husband Kevin Mayfield of Missouri and Karla and husband John Barker of Texas; five grandchildren, Breylen and Brennen Clifford and Carter, Mallory and Stella Short. 
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at White's Chapel Cemetery in Crittenden County. Visitation will be from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home prior to the funeral.
D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home in Fort Wayne is in charge of Indiana arrangements. Gilbert's is in charge of local arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.  
To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

Guess
Eula Mae Guess, 93, of Valparaiso, Ind., a native of Dycusburg, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Valparaiso.
She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Valparaiso.  
Guess is survived by two sons, Jerry E. and wife Janice Guess, Sr., and Eddie G. and wife Marsha Guess, all of Valparaiso; two daughters, Joyce and husband Jim Wright, and Pamela J. and husband Michael Murray, all of Valparaiso; nine grandchildren, Donna Jean and husband Jeff Shelby, Jerry Guess, Jr., Jimmy and wife Tammy Wright, Trisha and husband Mark Salerno, Tina Marie and husband Gareth Robertson, Eddie G. and wife Tina Guess II, Kerri and husband John Jacob, Mike Murray and Mark Murray; two brothers, Willie “Bill” and wife Louise Duncan of Hobart, Ind., and Donald and wife Agnes Duncan of Salem; one sister, Mary Cloyd of Princeton; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edward Guess; parents, Charlie R. and Alma Mae Guess; five brothers, Freeman, Charlie Ray, Glen, Jay and Robert Duncan; and two sisters, Geneva Wright and Lucielle Traywick.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel in Portage, Ind., with Pastor Dennis Ticen officiating. Burial was in McCool Cemetery in Portage.  
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.EE-FH.com.


March 1, 2012

Lane
Minnie May Lane, 80, of Marion died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. 
She was of the Baptist faith.
Lane is survived by one daughter, Barbara Lane of Marion; two sons, James Lane and Kenneth Adamson, both of Marion; one sister, Gracie Wyatt of Jeffersonville, Ind.; two grandchildren, Dekota and Allen Adamson, both of Marion; several step-children, step grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Henry Adamson; second husband, Louie Alfred Lane; one son, Earl Wayne Adamson; one daughter, Janice Sue Lane; two step-children; two brothers; three sisters; and her parents, Jim Blaine and Ida May Riley.
Services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Love Cemetery. 

Sullenger
Debra Gail Sullenger, 56, of Villa Park, Ill., died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. 
She worked for ConWay Freight in Melrose Park, Ill.
Sullenger is survived by three siblings, Sandy Sullenger, Valerie and husband Rick Lineberry and Ken Sullenger; one uncle, Doug Sullenger; three aunts, Betty Sullenger, Louise Hinkebein and Virginia Wallace; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Sue Denison Sullenger and Guy Sullenger.
There was a memorial service Saturday at First Baptist Church in Fredonia. 
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Gideons International, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

Williamson
Lila D. Williams, 57, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer.
She was a member of the Union Millwright Local 1080 and enjoyed doing projects around her home and spending time with her family.
Williams is survived by her father, Lloyd C. Williams of Salem; four brothers, Ricky and wife Candy Williams of Tennessee, Wesley and wife Diane Williams of Georgia, and Allen Williams of Florida; two sisters, Peggy Ralph of Kentucky and Margaret Tinsley of Salem; five children, Shawna S. and husband Tim Day of Indianapolis, Tiffany F. and husband Jose Pena of Merrillville, Ind., Lawrence E. Davis III of Missouri, Katherine I. Davis of Rockville, Ind., and Gregory A. and wife Melissa Davis of Mt. Carmel, Ill.; 18 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Louis; step-mother, Ada Mae Williams; and one sister, Linda L. Nelson. 
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home, with pastor Gary Underwood of First General Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Repton Cemetery in Marion.

Tyner 
Alberta G. Wright Tyner, 84, of Tolu died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at her home.
She was a well-known Avon representative and a member of Tolu United Methodist Church.
Tyner is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Tyner and husband Herschel G. Belt of Marion; one sister, Mary Lee and husband Lloyd Brazell, Jr., of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Tyner; two sisters, Nanette Wright and May Walker; three brothers, Bennett F. Wright, Andy Wright and Noble Wright; and her parents, James T. and Mamie Lee Cline Wright.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Jim Porter and Dr. Brent Brantley officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions to any of the following: Tolu United Methodist Church, Crittenden County Humane Society or Tolu Fire Department, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY  42078.
Condolences may also be online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Melton
Thelma G. Melton, 91, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion.  
She attended church at Marion General Baptist Church.  
Melton is survived by one daughter, Barbara Morse of Diamond; one son, Jessie Melton of Marion; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and three half-sisters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Melton, and two grandsons.
Services were Wednesday at Melton Funeral Home in Providence, officiated by Bro. Jakie Brantley. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery. 

Belt 
Donnie Belt, 59, Marion died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 at his residence.
He is survived by one daughter, Angela Nelson of Marion;  one sister, Mary Ann Wheeler of Marion; one half-sister, Elizabeth Millikan of Marion; two nieces, Michelle Dickerson and Crissy Williams, both of Marion; and two great-nieces, Emma and Bella Williams, both of Marion.
Belt was preceded in death by his parents, Frazier and Mary Cathryn Kirk Belt; and one half-brother, Gary Leon Hughes.
Graveside funeral services were Wednesday in Mapleview Cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Thomas
Joan Love Thomas, 80, of Marion died at Crittenden Health Systems Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. 
Joan was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist church in Greenwood Heights where she served actively in the WMU program.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years John Ed Thomas of Marion; two children, Wade Thomas and Estie Thomas, both of Marion; four grandchildren, Jonathan and wife Magen McMackin, Lynise McMackin, Kennett McMackin and Garrett and wife Courtney McMackin; three great-grandchildren, Paige, Bentlee and Kadynce; and three cousins, Peggy Deen, Charles Love and Donald Love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Estelle Pogue Love.
Graveside services were Sunday at Love Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Winn officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to a church of your choice.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.


February 23, 2012

Sutton
Phillip Gordon "Babe" Sutton, 71, of Eddyville, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired farmer and logger. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Lyon County.
Sutton is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Daughtrey Sutton; two sons, Kurt and  wife Joni Sutton of Reidland, Chris and wife Denise Sutton of Lyon County; one daughter, Deeann and husband Shane Board of Lyon County; five grandchildren, Rhett Sutton of Reidland and Kit Sutton, Dare Sutton, Shayann Board and Gabe Board, all of Lyon County; two brothers, Leon Sutton of Eddyville and Rex Sutton of Ashland; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Sutton; one brother, Stacy Sutton; and his parents, Kelly Sutton and Mable O'Daniel Sutton.
Services were Tuesday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Don Short, Dr. Jerrell White and Bro. Shane Board officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
Memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children 's Research Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000,  Dept. 142,  Memphis, TN  38148.
Condolences may be sent to lakelandchapel.com.

Croft
Effie Marie Clark Croft, 88, of Salem died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Salem Church of Christ.
Croft is survived by her daughter, Shirley Quertermous of Salem; one sister, Melva Harris of Marion; one brother, Kenneth Clark; three grandsons, Tim Perryman, Tony Quertermous and Jerrod Quertermous; two granddaughters, Cindy Loveless and Kristie Myrick; five great-grandchildren, Heather Hurley, Ashley Wring, Derek Perryman, Justin Loveless and Tate Quertermous; four great-great-grandchildren, Elyssa Hurley, Lauren Wring, Logan Wring and Hayden Hurley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Croft; parents, Kenneth Hubert Clark and Vencie Arcula Curnel Clark; one daughter, Betty Perryman; one brother; and two sisters.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Bro. Del Brantley officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery. 
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneral
directors.com.

Hoffman
Ronald Gene Hoffman, 67, of Deland, Fla., and a native of Henderson, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012.  
He was in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, worked as a concrete truck driver for Rinker and Tarmac during his 26 year career. 
He married Charlene Stout of Owensboro in 1965. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Stout, and parents, Lloyd F. and Mary E. Hoffman.
Hoffman is survived by three sons, Jeffrey and wife Spring Hoffman of Orange City, Fla., Trevor Hoffman of Deltona, Fla., and Rodney and wife Susan Hoffman of Deltona; four brothers, Donald and wife Marge Hoffman of Philpot, and Ken and wife Bonnie Hoffman, Dennis and wife Connie Hoffman and Rick and wife Gayla Hoffman, all of Owensboro; one sister, Linda K. and husband Richard Brown of Marion; three grandchildren, Victoria, Abbey and Maria; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service as held Saturday at Third Baptist Church in Owensboro.  
James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro is in charge of local arrangements. Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.

Williams
Lila D. Williams passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. She was a member of the Union Millwright Local 1080 and enjoyed doing projects around her home and spending time with her beloved family, dogs and cats.
Lila is preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Louis, step-mother, Ada Mae Williams, and sister, Linda L. Nelson. She is survived by her beloved family including her father, Lloyd C. Williams (Salem, KY), her brothers, Ricky (Candy) Williams of TN, Wesley (Diane) Williams of GA, and Allen Williams of FL, her sisters, Peggy Ralph of KY and Margaret Tinsley of Salem, KY, and her children, Shawna S. (Tim) Day of Indianapolis, IN, Tiffany F. (Jose) Pena of Merrillville, IN, Lawrence E. Davis III of Missouri, Katherine I. Davis of Rockville, Indiana, and Gregory A. (Melissa) Davis of Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Lila leaves behind 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, February 24, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow directly thereafter. All services will be at Gilbert Funeral Home located at Marion, KY. Pastor Gary Underwood of First General Baptist Church will be officiating. Burial will be at Repton Cemetery in Marion, KY.

Herrin
Polly Herrin, 80, of Marion died Friday, Feb. 17 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. 
She was a beautician for 60 years and a member of Repton Baptist Church.
Herrin is survived by her husband of more than 62 years, Beverly Herrin of Marion; two sons, Beverly Don and wife Diana Phillips Herrin and Eddie Joe and wife Sandra Bozeman Herrin, both of Marion; one sister, Eva Mae Vick of Sturgis; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Mary Wade Campbell.
Funeral services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. 

Guier
Betty Sue Guier, 74, of Cadiz, formerly of Dycusburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at Trigg County Hospital in Cadiz.
She was an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church as well as a member of the church's Relay for Life team. She was a homemaker.
Guier is survived by one son, Pink Harrell Guier III of Cadiz; two daughters, Faye and husband Bill Stevens and Kaye and husband Ross Stewart, both of Cadiz; three brothers, Ronnie and Kerry Green, both of Dycusburg, and Don Green of Mayfield; two sisters, Ginny Brown of Eddyville and Nancy Rideout of St. Louis; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pink Harrell "Tiny" Guier, Jr.; her parents, Thomas and Mae Henry Green; four brothers, Duke, Jay, Luther and Oscar Green; and one sister, Joann Chaney.
Funeral services were Friday at King's Funeral Home in Cadiz with Rev. Paxton Redd and Rev. Hal Shipley officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kupisch 
Dr. Arthur Gene “Art” Kupisch, 70, of Marion died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at his home.
He served in the U.S. Navy Aviation Reconnaissance. Following his service in the Navy, he received his bachelor of science in education from Eastern Illinois University, a master’s degree from Indiana University at Terre Haute, Ind., and a doctorate in education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.  He was employed as a teacher in Mattoon, Ill.; a director of special education in Valparaiso, Ind.,  and  superintendent of schools in Cannelton, Ind., Elwood, Ind., and Hopkinsville. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Kupisch was assistant superintendent of Crittenden County Schools in Marion.
Dr. Kupisch is survived by his wife, Linda Brizendine Kupisch of Marion; one son, Koy Kupisch of Springfield, Ill.; two stepsons, John Conrad of Columbia, S.C., and Lee Conrad of Hopkinsville;  one stepdaughter, Marjorie Conrad of Denver, Colo.; and one grandson, Kyle Kupisch of Springfiled, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Bernardini Kupisch.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Mattoon, Ill.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: Marion United Methodist Church, 112 S. College St., Marion, KY 42064 or to University of Texas M.D. Anderson Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.


February 16, 2012

Belt
Lena Inez Hunt Belt, 97, of Marion died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was amember of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a former cook at the Crittenden County Senior Citizens Center.
Belt is survived by two sons, Billy Belt of Marion and Tommy Belt of Henderson; two daughters, Maxine Sutton of Marion and Marie Evans of Glenmora, La.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Belt; one daughter, Flossie Mae Bynum; parents, William Harvey and Carrie Hunt; five brothers; and two sisters.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231.

Landreth
Ronnie Landreth, 67, of Marion died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at his home. 
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Stallion Landreth of Marion; one son, Shannan and wife Tressie Landreth of Reidland; one daughter, Suzian Landreth Cunningham and friend Mark Winquest of Glasgow; two brothers, Edward and wife Shirley Landreth of Fredonia and Tommy Blackburn of Bowling Green; four grandchildren, Ryan Marc Davidson, Ally Beth Davidson, Alec Robert Landreth and Dawson James Landreth.
Landreth was preceded in death by his parents, Marc and Wanda Blackburn; one brother Joe Blackburn; and one nephew, Jeff Landreth.
Memorial services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.

Shewmaker
Marcia Carolyn Shewmaker, 69, of Marion died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.
She was a beautician.
Shewmaker  is survived by her step-mother, Roberta Shewmaker of Marion; one half-sister, Judith and husband Mark Gargus of Owensboro; and one half-brother, Bill and wife Kelley Shewmaker of Marion; one uncle, Orman and wife Mary Nell Shewmaker of Henderson; three aunts, Melva Adkins of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Sue Shewmaker and Elwanda McDowell, both of Marion; one niece; five nephews; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Euna McDowell, and her father, William Arzie Shewmaker; grandparents, Ethel and Ewin McDowell and Ina and Billie Shewmaker; and three uncles.
Funeral services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Winn officiating. 
Graveside services were Monday at 10 a.m., at Trinity Cemetery in Hickory. 

Eberle
Robert Lawrence "Robbie" Eberle, 44, of Marion died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at his home in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Eberle of Marion; one son, Robert W. Eberle of Marion; one daughter, Michelle Eberle of Marion; mother, Geraldine Eberle of Marion; father and step-mother, Bob and Eva Eberle of Burna; two sisters, Tina Eberle of Marion and Jessi Eberle of Grand Rivers; grandmother, Jeannie Latham of Marion; and two grandchildren, Tristan and Evangaline Cooper, both of Marion.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Daymon
Leonard Daymon, Jr., of Belleville, Mich., formerly of Hardin County, Ill., died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. 
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Daymon is survived by one son, Lawrence Daymon of Belleville; one sister, Beverly and husband Jack McLeoud of South Lyon, Mich.; one brother-in-law, Robert and wife Carole Cronkite of Elizabethtown, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Winona Sue Cronkite Daymon; three sisters; and two brothers.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday at Peters Creek Cemetery in Elizabethtown, Ill., with interment to follow. Military rites will be given at the cemetery on Saturday.
Hardin County Funeral Service in Rosiclare, Ill., is in charge of arrangements.


February 9, 2012

Farmer
William O. "Bill" Farmer, 98, of Henderson, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at St. Anthony Care Center in Henderson. 
He was a member of Marion First Presbyterian Church, Frances Masonic Lodge No. 580 and was a Shriner. Farmer worked as a miner in the fluorspar industry before retiring from the coal mines.
Farmer is survived by his wife of 77 years, Birdie Farmer of Henderson, formerly of Marion; three sons, Maurice D. Farmer of Sturgis and Steve and Mike Farmer, both of Henderson; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Florence Farmer; three sisters; and one brother.
Services were Monday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. Masonic rites were delivered Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: St. Anthony Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420.

Guthrie
Lahrie J. Guthrie, 71, of Henderson died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Henderson and U.S. Army veteran. He was a graduate of Perdue University School of Pharmacy and a registered pharmacist at Rite-Aide Pharmacy in Morganfield.
Guthrie is survived by his wife of 25 years, Anita Guthrie of Henderson; two daughters, Kaye Bippus of Mt. Vernon, Ind., and DeAnne and husband John of Cincinnati; one brother, John and wife Pam Guthrie of Evansville; one sister, Carol and husband Keith Fitch of Henderson; four grandchildren, Nina and Renee Bippus of Mt. Vernon and Noah and Eli Lind of Cincinnati.; three nieces; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stuart and Beulah Guthrie.
A private service will be held at a later date. Benton-Glunt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Visiting Nurse Association Charlier Hospice Center, Henderson Humane Society or Vanderburg Humane Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.bentonglunt.com.

Boone, 101
James Thomas Boone was born in Crittenden County on Jan. 6, 1911.  He departed this life Feb. 2, 2012, at the age of 101.
He was the second child of William Orville Boone and Lola Mattie Blackburn Boone. He had four brothers, Burgess, William, Dan and George, as well as three sisters, Gola, Edith and Rebecca.
He married Mary Tennie Belt on May 3, 1930. They had four children, Marion Edward, Herbert James, Nina Mae and Karen Sue Boone. They were also blessed with 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren, and four step-great-great-grandchildren. James and Mary were married 74 and a half years before she departed this life on Nov. 15, 2004.
As a boy, Boone professed faith in Christ as his personal Savior. He joined Piney Creek Baptist Church and in adulthood was ordained by the church to be a Baptist minister. As well as pastoring churches in Crittenden and Lyon counties, he worked as an electrician and plumber in Crittenden and surrounding counties.
He is survived by one son, Bud and wife Dot Boone; one daughter, Karen and husband Eddie Wheeler; one daughter-in-law, Sue Boone; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grand-
children; six step-great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grand-
children. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Lola Boone; his wife Mary; one son, Marion Boone; one daughter, Nina Woodall; four brothers, Burgess, Bill, Dan and George Boone; three sisters, Gola Bowser, Edith Cannon and Becky Wilson; two grandsons, Richard and Stanley Woodall; and one great-grandchild. Haylee Boone.  
His surviving family is saddened and is mourning his going home. He will be greatly missed, but we know he has gone to be with his Savior and is having a wonderful reunion with all the family that preceded him in death. It is a blessing to know that he is through with the burdens of this life and is at peace and rest.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Gilbert Funeral Home with Rev. Russ Davidson, Rev. Dennis Winn and Rev. Tim Burdon officiating. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Gideons International or your favorite charity.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about placing fee-based obituaries.)

Claridge
Ruby Underdown Claridge, 94, of Evansville died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.
Born in Marion, she was a member of Northeast Park Baptist Church and Covert Avenue Baptist Church, both in Evansville.
Claridge is survived by two daughters, Barbara Claridge and Doris and husband Tim Nalin, all of Evansville; three grandchildren, William Nalin, Mary Beth Nalin and Katie Blair; two great-grandchildren, Briley Nalin and Madelyn Blair; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Eugene Claridge; her husband of 57 years, Walter Claridge; and her parents, Henry and Viola Belt Underdown.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., today (Thursday) at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel in Evansville with Pastor Ken Raymes officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m., today at Dunn Springs Cemetery in Marion.
Visitation is from 9 a.m., until the time of service today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderburgh County Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719.
Online condolences may be made at boonefunderalhome.net.

Vaughan
Virginia Isabelle Vaughan, 97, of Marion died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a retired employee of Crittenden Health Systems and a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Vaughan is survived by two sons, Phillip and wife Margaret Ann Vaughan of Henderson and Michael and wife Bettye Vaughan Marion; one daughter, Nancy and husband Lee  Churchill of Fenton, Mich.; one sister, Frances Maginn of Upland, Calif.; one, daughter-in-law, Joni Vaughan; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mabel Davidson Phillips; her husband, George Vaughan; one son, Keith Vaughan; and two brothers, Bobby and Brownie Phillips.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Mapleview Cemetery. 
Visitation is at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday) and beginning at 10 a.m., until the time of the funeral service on Friday. 
Memorial contributions may be made to either The Marion Baptist Family Life Center, 131 E. Depot Street, Marion, KY 42064 or Kentucky Diabetes Network, P.O. Box 4245, Frankfort, KY 40604.

Martin
James Kenneth Martin,68, of Eddyville died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.
He is survived by four sons, James Martin of Eddyville, David Martin of Marion, Ken Martin of Paducah and Joe Martin of Fredonia; one brother, Gary Martin of Paducah; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernice Martin; his parents, Simien and Maxine Croft Martin; and one brother, Dexter Martin.
There will be no services.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.


February 2, 2012

Rudd
Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Rudd, 52, of Paducah died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a native of Paducah and a graduate of Reidland High School. He worked as a deckhand for several barge companies.
Rudd is survived by his mother, Linda Willhelm Rudd of Paducah; one daughter, Chasity Jackson of Marion.; one son, Michael Rudd of Paducah; one brother, Kenny Rudd of Paducah; one granddaughter, Tesla Jackson of Marion.; and two nieces, Amy Rudd and Jessica Rudd, both of Paducah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rudd; and one brother, Larry Rudd.
Funeral services were Wednesday at Keeling Family Funeral Home in Paducah with the Rev. Dennis Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Maplelawn Park Cemetery in Paducah.
Online messages may be left at www.keelingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Miller
Donnie Miller, 65, of Grand Rivers died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was of Baptist faith.
Miller is survived by his wife of 38 years, Wanda Miller; one son, John Miller of Grand Rivers; five sisters, Mary Robinson and Verda Spears, both of Boaz, Marilyn Hunter and Cathy Mathis, both of Marion, and Connie Page of Grand Rivers; two brothers, Gary Miller of Paducah and Jake Miller of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Elsie Null Miller.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Kiebler
William R. “Ricky” Kiebler, 55, of Paducah died Jan. 28, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church, the American Legion, River City Eagles and the local carpenters’ union.
Kiebler is survived by his mother, Dorris Kiebler of Paducah; one son, Terry and wife Carrie Kiebler of Portland, Tenn.; one daughter, Sara Wright or Portland; a step-grandson, Blayton Choate of Portland; four brothers, Kerry, Bobby and Eddy Kiebler, all of Paducah, and Johnny Kiebler of Calvert City; two sisters, Sharon Kiebler and Judy Riley, both of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Kiebler.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Stan Reid and Pastor Dennis Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Kentucky Special Olympics or the local Eater Seals Center, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY 42078.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Ferrell
Eugene “Sonnie” Ferrell, 70, of Salem died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He was a retired truck driver, a member of Salem Lodge No. 81 F & AM and attended Salem United Methodist Church.
Ferrell is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Ferrell of Salem; two daughters, Debbie and husband Jimmy Damron of Marion and Eugena and husband Steve Champion of Salem; one sister, Linda Woodward of Salem; two grandsons, Lane and Trent Champion of Salem; two step-grandchildren, Becky Crawford of Mayfield and Kyle Damron of Murray; and two step-great-granddaughters, Makaela and Kelsie Crawford, both of Mayfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Thelma Watson Ferrell Wallace; one brother, Jimmy; and two sisters, Helen and Christine.
Funeral services were Monday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Junior Deason officiating. Burial was in Lola Cemetery. Masonic services were Sunday.

Frantz
Ruby L. Frantz, 87, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 in Burna. 
She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Frantz is survived by two sons, Richard Poindexter of Carrsville and Randall Poindexter of Marion; two daughters, Linda Chandler of Sturgis and Ellen Owen of Burna; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hubert Poindexter; second husband, Richard Frantz; one son, James Poindexter; parents, Martin and Rebie Hunt; and one brother, Oliver Hunt.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Tabor
Ann Marie DiMarco Tabor, 86, of Salem died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
She was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  She owned and operated Tabor’s Truck Stop in Salem for many years.
Tabor is survived by her husband, Paul Tabor, Sr.; 10 children, Donald Tabor of Salem, Robert and wife Deanie Tabor of Salem, Beverly and husband Danny Hunter of Salem, Gloria and husband Dale Guess of Salem, Kenny and wife Shelia Tabor of Marion, Debbie and husband Andy Bryan of Ledbetter, Joan and husband Greg Watson of Ledbetter, Sharon and husband Ronnie Slayden of Salem, Larry and wife Tina Tabor of Sebree and Paul Jr. and his wife Gina Tabor of Burna; four sisters, Joan Smith, Jean DiMarco, Gloria Burke, and Josephine Nicoetta, all of New Jersey; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ottaviano and Josephine Skillodge DiMarco; two sons, John Paul Tabor and Wayne Tabor; three brothers, Anthony DiMarco, Michael DiMarco, Ottaviano DiMarco, Jr.; one sister, Maria DiMarco; and one grandson, Robert Shawn Tabor.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Larry Buchanan and Bro. Troy Newcom officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem KY 42078.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.


January 26, 2012 

Chittenden
Robert Louis Chittenden, 67, of Joy, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. 
He was an Army veteran, a member of Carrsville Lodge No. 812 F & AM and a heavy equipment operator. He attended Good Hope Baptist Church.
Chittenden is survived by his wife of 31 years, Linda LaGrand Chittenden; one daughter, Amy Lynn Chittenden of North Richland Hills, Texas; a stepson, Danny and wife Pam Greer of Brandenburg; one stepdaughter, Lana Kim of Bellevue, Wash.; his mother, Christine Driver Chittenden of Joy; two sisters, Cathy Curnel of Joy and Linnie "Peggy" and husband Jim Tinsley of Cottage Grove, Tenn.; and five brothers, Paul Wayne and wife Jewell Chittenden of Burna, Mickey and wife Connie Chittenden of Burna, Terry Chittenden of Joy, Tim and wife Sabrina Chittenden of Joy and Johnny Chittenden of Carrsville; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, George Louis Chittenden; and one brother, Greg Chittenden.
Funeral and Masonic services were Sunday at Myers Funeral Home with Bro. Benny Chandler officiating. Interment was in Hampton Cemetery.

Shire
George Raymond Shire, 84, of Marion died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Thursday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors.
He worked as a millwright at American Bridge for 25 years from 1957 until they closed. He then transferred to United States Steel where he worked until he retired in 1984. He was a member of Unity General Baptist Church in Crayne.
Shire is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lola Mae Shire of Marion; 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.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gene Shire; one grandchild, Ed Sakon; one brother, Donald Shire; and his parents, Ralph and Laura Funkhouser Shire. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with Rev. Barry Hix officiating. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery in Willow Hill, Ill. 
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Tabor
Harold Riley "Cotton" Tabor, 72, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at his home. 
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Tabor is survived by his wife, Alma Aliene Tabor of Marion; one son, Randy Tabor of Marion; three daughters, Teresa Robertson of Marion and Darlene Bloodsworth and Marlene Sheets, both of Kuttawa; three brothers, Joe Tabor of Shreveport, La., and Bill and Edward Tabor, both of Marion; one sister, Linda Kemper of Earlington; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Edmona Tabor, one brother and one sister.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Frances Cemetery.

Rogers
Harold "Buddy" Rogers, 82, of Fredonia, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 at Princeton Health and Rehab following a long illness. 
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fredonia. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a retired engineer tech for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway department. Rogers was a charter member of Fredonia Lions Club and a member for 56 years of Fredonia American Legion Post 103. Buddy Rogers Park in Fredonia was named in his honor. 
Rogers is survived by his wife, Dorothy Riley Rogers of Fredonia; one son, Ken and wife Beth Rogers of Princeton; one daughter, Pam and husband Steve Faughn of Fredonia; three grandchildren, Jason Faughn, Jake Rogers and Josh Rogers; two brothers, Don Rogers of Murray and Larry Rogers of Hendersonville, Tenn. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Justice and Blanche Beatrice Sullenger Rogers; two brothers, Keith and Gerald Rogers; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Rogers. 
Funeral services were Saturday at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton home with Dr. Jerrell White and Rev. Kyle Noffsinger officiating. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions can be made to Fredonia American Legion Post 103 or Buddy Rogers Park, c/o Donald Doom, 1034 Kuttawa Springs Road, Eddyville, KY 42038 or Fredonia Lions Club, c/o Linda Bennett, 90 Old Mexico Road, Fredonia, KY 42411.

Manker
Paul Manker, 77, of Lola died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. 
He was a member of St. William Catholic Church and Knights of Colombus.
Manker is survived by his wife, Shirley Manker of Lola; two sons, Steve Manker of Marion and Kevin and wife Terri Manker of Adams, Tenn.; five brothers, James and wife Gayle Manker of Canyon Lake, Texas, Ken and wife Brenda Manker of Murray, Ray Manker of St. Louis, Mo., David and wife Alpha Manker of Charleston, Mo. and Don and wife Diane Manker of Atoka, Tenn.; three sisters, Norma and husband Jan Sommer of Sparta, Ill., Melba and husband Jim Stricker of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Judy and husband Gordon Holzem of Springville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren, Bailey and Anthony Manker both of Adams.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Jean Manker ,and parents, James and Helen Manker.
Services were Monday at St. William Catholic Church in Marion with interment in St. William Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.


January 19, 2012

Richardson
Edgar "Clay" Richardson, 86, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services. 
He is survived by one brother, Nelvin Richardson of Picayune, Miss.; and one sister, Imogene Moore, also of Picayune.
Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, Nelvin and Rowena Richardson; two brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services were Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Millikan
Robert Wayne Coleman Millikan, 70, of Salem died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 at Salem Springlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was of Baptist faith.
Millikan is survived by his former wife, Loretta Millikan of Smithland; one daughter, Tammy and her husband Tiny Hunter of Salem; one sister, Louise Hall of Darrien, Ill.; two grandchildren, Tyler and Tyanna Hunter of Salem; one special child, Jimmy Wayne Tabor of Texas; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Alma Malcom Millikan, and one sister.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. James Brantley officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Sparks
Timothy Allen Sparks, 55, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2012 in Overland Park, Kans.
Sparks, a loving husband and father, was born April 4, 1956 in Olive Hill, Ky., to Rosa Louise and Allen Eugene Sparks. He was a 1974 graduate of West Carter High in Carter County, Ky. 
At the time of passing, Sparks was an employee of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Kansas City as Senior PDS Piping Designer of engineering. He was previously employed by Chicago Bridge and Iron of Chicago as senior designer of engineering, Linde Process Plants of Tulsa, Okla., as senior piping designer and retired from Air Products of Calvert City as designer engineer in 2000.  
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Louise Barnett Sparks of Tulsa; his father, Allen Eugene Sparks, of Olive Hill, one daughter, Sarah Sparks Sweeney of Tulsa; one son, James Matthew Sparks of Ledbetter; one brother, Steven Sparks of Olive Hill; and three grandchildren, Trinity, Alex and Lucy of Tulsa.  
Funeral services were Wednesday in the Chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors, with burial to follow in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about placing fee-based obituaries.)


January 12, 2012

Casper, 102
Cozette Ray Casper, 102, of Hampton died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at Paducah Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
She was a Livingston County native and began her career as a school teacher and later assisted her husband as postmaster and running the general store in Hampton.  She was a member of Hampton/North Livingston Baptist Church. 
Casper is survived by one niece, Gayle McDermott of Paducah; one great-niece, Stephanie McDermott and husband Scott Simmons of Lexington; one great-nephew, Dan McDermott of Orlando, Fla.; one great-great-niece, Clare McDermott; and a great-great-nephew, Colton Simmons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Doc” Casper; one brother, Glenn Ray; one sister, Louise Ray Daniel; her parents, Ernest and Cora Jameson Ray; and her step-mother, Hattie Threlkeld Ray.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m., today (Thursday) in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Jim Wring and Rev. Ken Cummins officiating.  Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m., until the funeral hour today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Duley Bluff or Hampton Cemetery Funds, c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 26, Salem, KY  42078.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Lynch
Rosa Lee Lynch, 87, of Marion died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems. 
She attended Harvest House United Pentecostal Church in Marion.
Lynch is survived by two daughters, Margaret and Velma Lee Lynch, both of Marion; one sister, Edith Wheatcroft of Marion; one sister-in-law, Leora Lynch of Marion; nine grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Lynch; one son, Benjamin Lynch; one brother and two sisters.
Services were Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Easley
Judy Easley, 65, of Marion died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems. 
She was a member of Morganfield Christian Church and a retired elementary school teacher from the Crittenden County school system.
Easley is survived by her husband, Jack Easley of Marion; son, Mark Easley of Marion; two brothers, Don Ladd of Clarksville, Tenn., and Doug Ladd of Morganfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William D. and Anna Rae Ladd; and one brother, Dwight Ladd.
Services were Sunday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to: St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Rushing
Roy Spencer Rushing, 87, of Barrington Hills, Ill. died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. 
He was a native of Marion and was instrumental along with Stan "Hawk" Oliver in putting on the Marion High School reunions for many years. After moving to Chicago in 1941, he joined the Chicago Police Department in 1955 and retired in 1968 to open his own business, Ben Franklin Motors in Chicago. The business is still run by the family. Rushing was also a Kentucky Colonel.
Rushing is survived by his wife, Marylynn J. Fischer; one son, John and wife Dianna Rushing; one daughter, Gaye Lynn Rushing; two grandchildren, Christopher and wife Michelle Rushing and James and wife Sarah Rushing; two great-grandchildren, Addison and Dawson Rushing; one niece, Jennifer and husband Chris Strader; two nephews, Richard and wife Kathy Rushing and Thomas and wife Kathy Rushing; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many cousins. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lena Rushing; three brothers, Curtis, Thomas and Raymond Rushing; and two sisters, Helen Jane and Martha Lane Rushing.
Funeral services were Dec. 30, 2011 at Davenport Family Funeral Home in Barrington, Ill. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Barrington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northeastern Illinois at www.hospiceanswers.org or The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at www.aspca.org.

Hobbs
Juanita Hobbs, 80, of Marion died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at Crittenden Health Systems.
She was a former postmaster at Tolu.
Hobbs is survived by one daughter, Patsy and husband Tommy Payne of Marion; one daughter-in-law, Vicki Hobbs; one brother, W.G. Belt of Nebo; two grandsons, Corey Payne and Jacob Wood, both of Marion; one granddaughter; Angie O’Leary of Marion; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Mary Graham Belt; her husband, Harold “Poochie” Hobbs; and one son, Ronnie Hobbs.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Porter and Rev. Wayne Winters officiating. Burial was in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Belt
Kathy Belt, 55, of Marion died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at Kindred Health Care in Louisville.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Dean Belt; two sons, Jammie Belt and Troy Belt; two sisters, LaVanda Bennett and Charlotte Gass; a brother, James G. Belt; five grandchildren, Brenna Belt, Layken Belt, Bridgette Belt, Stacia Snow and Bailey Heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Clifton and Golda Nell Loving Belt; a sister, Martha Humm; five brothers, Wayne, Yewell, Jewell, Kenneth Leon and Roger Dale Belt.
Funeral services were Friday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in the Belt Family Cemetery with Rev. Billy Jones officiating.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com

Nichols
Leealema Pauline Duncan Nichols, 67, of Providence died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. 
She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Providence.
Nichols is survived by her husband, Luther Nichols of Providence; one daughter, Tammy Todd of Marion; two sons, James Hamby of Providence and Eddie Nichols of Atlanta; seven brothers, Cecil Duncan of Collinsville, Ill., Kenneth Duncan of Wyoming, Jimmy and Billy Duncan, both of Marion, Doug Duncan of Bowling Green, Randy Chittenden of Ohio and Robert Chittenden of Illinois; two sisters, Peggy Reed and Gail Reed, both of Salem; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Freeman and Roberta Duncan, and one brother, Lewis Ray Chittenden.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m., today (Thursday) at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

January 5, 2012

Monahan
Dr. William G. "Bill" Monahan, 84, of Morgantown, W.Va. died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
 He was born in Bowling Green, Ky. on Aug. 9, 1927, the third son of Robert E. and Anna Catherine Monahan. 
He was a graduate of the Bowling Green College High School and held a bachelor of science degree in geography from Western Kentucky University (1951), master of arts in geography and history from Vanderbilt University (1955) and an Ed.D. in educational administration from Michigan State University (1960).
Dr. Monahan began his professional career as a high school teacher and athletic coach at Marion. He was a retired emeritus professor of higher education at West Virginia University (WVU). He came to WVU in 1972 as dean of the College of Human Resources and Education from a professorship in educational administration and director of the Iowa Center for Research in School Administration at the University of Iowa. Prior to his appointment at Iowa, he was an associate professor of educational administration at the University of Oklahoma and instructor at Michigan State University.
He was the author of five books and more than 70 scholarly articles in nationally refereed journals as well as a number of published monographs and essays. He was cited by the American Educational Research Association in 1975 for his research utilizing q-factor analysis. During his 10-year tenure as dean of the College of Human Resources and Education (HRE) at WVU, he served as president of the National Association of Land Grant and State University Deans of Education. He was a two-term member of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and he chaired AACTE’s “Extended Program” Task Force which led to five-year teacher education programs at WVU and elsewhere. He was president of the West Virginia Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and also served two terms as president of the Appalachia Educational Laboratory Board of Directors where he was a member of the board for 15 years. He was presented with the AEL Board of Directors’ Distinguished Leadership Award in 1984.
Dr. Monahan was the first recipient of the West Virginia State Department of Education’s prestigious “Leaders of Learning” award. He chaired more than 70 doctoral thesis committees at the universities of Oklahoma, Iowa and at WVU. While dean of HRE, he was instrumental in establishing the HRE Alumni Association for which that organization subsequently created the William G. Monahan Award for HRE’s outstanding senior student at the college convocation, which he also initiated. Dr. Monahan has since endowed that award through the WVU Foundation.
He was an avid golfer, serving on the board of directors of the Pines Country Club for two terms and authored the Pines Country Club Newsletter for 17 years. He won the Pines Senior Club Championship in 2001. In his youth, he was a big band vocalist with several well-known dance bands.
He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during the latter years of World War II and then was among the first U.S. Army occupation troops in Japan as a sergeant in the 19th Infantry, 24th Infantry Division.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 54 years, Jane N. Monahan, in 2000, and by his daughter-in-law, Rita Monahan in 1999; as well as two brothers, Robert E. Monahan Jr., 20, killed in action during World War II as a member the 15th Air Force and Frank Spencer Monahan, 74, who was wounded in the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy in 1944.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. W. Gregory Monahan, professor of history at Eastern Oregon University, and Joseph T. Monahan, instructor in American history at Liberty High School in Harrison County, W.Va., his wife Cathy and their children Miguel and Eliana; two grandchildren, Andrew and wife Laura Monahan in Portland, Ore., and Catherine Rutledge Monahan, a student at Willamette University in Salem, Ore.; and three great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Liam and Owen Monahan in Portland. He is also survived by his dear sister and longtime golf partner Joan Westin of Grenada, Miss., and numbers of nieces and nephews.
Dr. Monahan’s family is honoring his wishes for cremation.
There was a memorial service Dec. 24 at Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the WVU Foundation for the William G. Monahan Award Fund, College of Human Resources and Education, One Water Front Place 7th Floor, P.O. Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507.
Condolences can be made online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.
(Editor’s note: Extended obituaries require a nominal fee. Ask your funeral director about placing fee-based obituaries.)

Crouch
Carl L. Crouch, 59, of Harrisburg, Ill., a native of Smithland and formerly of Crittenden County, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at his residence.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired river boat pilot for both Ingram Towing and Ohio Valley Towing. He was of the Baptist faith.
Crouch is survived by his wife, Donna McElrath Crouch; two stepsons, James and wife Deanna Ryan of Brookport, Ill., and Charles and wife Djuna Ryan of Harrisburg, Ill; one stepdaughter, Gwendolyn Ryan of Evansville; two brothers, Calvin and wife Linda Crouch and Mike and wife Marlene Crouch; five sisters Shirley Bartley, Carolyn and husband Kyle Duty, Rita Pullen, Pat and husband Kevin Morrow and Pam and husband Jerry Delargey; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; 10 nephews; and eight nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Lee and Melvia Edmonds Crouch; one brother, James Crouch; one niece, Stephanie Bartley; and one nephew, Austin Crouch.
Funeral services were Dec. 29 at the Keeling Family Funeral Home in Paducah with the Rev. Paul Peck officiating. Burial was in the Mount Kenton Cemetery in Paducah.
Online messages may be left at www.keelingfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Sheets
JoAnn Sheets, 69, of Salem, formerly of Illinois, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at her residence.
She worked for the State of Illinois, Department of Revenue as an auditor for 20 years. She attended and was active in Marion General Baptist Church. 
Sheets is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert W. Sheets; three daughters, Theresa and husband Robert Stanley of Dixon; Karen and husband Allen Brown and Tina Marie Sheets, both of Columbia, Mo.; three sons, Russell Love and Curtis and wife Chris Love, both of Salem, and Robbie Sheets of Columbia; two sisters, Betty Coleman of Virden, Ill., Peggy Turner of Loami, Ill.; one brother, George Harris of Virden; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Hallie Harris; two sons, Mike and Donnie McCoy; two brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services were Dec. 28 at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden with Kevin Coleman officiating. Interment was in Union Chapel Cemetery in Virden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Condolences may be left at www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com

Alvis
Donald Ray Alvis, 74, of Marion died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was a farm laborer and member of Sturgis Missionary Baptist Church.
Alvis is survived by his mother, Mary J. Alvis of Marion; two brothers, James Alvis of Calvert City and George Alvis of Uniontown; and several nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his father, William Alvis, and a brother, Gene Alvis.
Funeral services were Saturday at Myers Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Durham officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Pitzer
Lonnie Lester Pitzer, 58, of Fredonia died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home.
He was an industrial engineer and U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mariwain Eckhardt Pitzer.
Pitzer is survived by his wife, Sharon Pitzer of Fredonia; one stepson, Scott Anderson of Dixon, Calif.; one sister, Lenna Seiff of Marysville, Calif.; one brother, Joey Hackney, Marion; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Myers Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Rushing
Laura Alsobrook Rushing, 91, of Smithland died Friday, Dec. 23, 2011 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a bus driver for the Livingston County school system for over 30 years; a 4-H leader for more than 50 years; an American Quilters Society volunteer and a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Ronnie Rushing of Burna; one daughter, Peggy Knott of Paducah; five grandchildren, Mike Rushing, Lynn Rushing, Dale Rushing, Sheri Englert and Susan Weaks; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Rushing; three brothers, Maurice, Paul and Thomas Alsobrook; three sisters, Elsie Davidson, Betty Mitchell and Natalie Alsobrook; and her parents, Leffel and Ethel Phillips Alsobrook.
Graveside funeral services were Dec. 26 at Dyer Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Mitcheson officiating. Burial was in Dyer Hill Cemetery.
Boyd Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Sliger
Lewis Sliger, 85, of Portage, Ind., formerly of Marion, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 in Portage.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Battle of the Bulge in the 44th Infantry, a member of Portage VFW Post 7760 and a Kentucky Colonel. He was retired from Budd Company, a metal fabricator.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Christine Sliger of Portage; two sons, Robert and wife Peggy Sliger of Valparaiso, Ind., and James and wife Rebecca Sliger of St. John, Ind.; one daughter, Teresa and husband Wes Simon of Portage; three sisters, Roberta Cash, Faye Duggan and Kaye and husband Ronnie Glore; two brothers, Alfred and wife Sheila Sliger and Kenneth and wife Joan Sliger; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys Kirk Sliger; four sisters, Mildred Niemi, Frances Hacker, Georgia Hodge and Betty Pohlman; and one brother, Robert Neal Sliger.
Services were Wednesday at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Collins
William Lowery "Bill" Collins, 88, of Providence died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a maintenance worker for the City of Providence.
Collins is survived by his wife, Allie Jean Collins of Providence, and one sister, Ruth Alvey of Morganfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lillie Collins, and three brothers.
Services were Dec. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Repton Cemetery.

Moore
Cody Allan Moore, 34, of Salem died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
Moore was a laborer. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Peggy Hopper Moore.
He is survived by one brother, Paul Ray Moore of Paducah; and two daughters, Traci Moore and Cori Moore, both of Salem.
Graveside services were conducted Friday at Salem Cemetery with Bro. Roger Moore officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery.
Myers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Cosby
Ray Franklin Cosby, 84, of Smithland died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Cosby; one son, Stanley Cosby of Smithland; one daughter, Betty Cooper of Hickory; four grandchildren, Christina Walker of Kevil, Shelly Gardner of Symsonia, Ashton Cosby and Emily Cosby of Burna; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Cosby and Ethel Quertermous  Cosby; three brothers, Wilson, Hubert and Harvey Cosby.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was at McMurray Cemetery in Smithland with Rev. Jerry Asberry officiating.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Thompson
Mildred Thompson, 96, of Salem died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church.
Thompson is survived by one sister, Carline Lawrence; one brother, Owen Hurley; and also by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Thompson; parents, William Henry Hurley and LuVina Kimberlim; one sister, Devonas Hurley; and one brother, Troy Hurley.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors. Burial was in Salem Cemetery with Rev. Mike Adkins officiating.
Condolences may be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Moxley
Joseph Leon Moxley, 59, of Marion died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He is survived by his children, April Austin and Eric Moxley, both of Lincoln, Ill.; three sisters, Geneva M. and husband Jerry Norin of Metropolis, Ill., Patsy Ann and husband Jerry Murphy of Cave-In-Rock, Ill., and Rosemary and husband Jim Teddy of Lincoln; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Given and Rose L. Murray Moxley.
Funeral services were Dec. 24 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors with the Rev. Gary Murray officiating. Burial was in Calvery Cemetery in Crittenden County. 
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors.com.

Aldridge
Rosalie Aldridge, 85, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. 
She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Aldridge is survived by her husband, Charles Aldridge of Marion; one son, Rick Aldridge of Bowling Green; one daughter, Lana Newcom of Wood River, Ill.; two brothers, Marvin Ordway of Crayne and Carl Ordway of Marion; one sister, Mary E. Ordway of Crayne; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Iva Ordway.
Services were Dec. 24 at Gilbert Funeral Home with interment in Mapleview Cemtery.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to: Marion Baptist Church, 131 E. Depot St., Marion, KY 42064.

Hale
Maxine Hale, 79, of Marion died Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. 
She was a member of Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church.
Hale is survived by her husband, Guthrie "Gus" Hale of Marion; two daughters, Jeanetta and husband Robert Gibbs of Cave-In-Rock, Ill., and Vickie and husband David Yandell of Manitou; one son, L.E. and wife Jan Hale of Morganfield; and four grandchildren, Katrease and Kasey Hale and Makayla and Caleb Yandell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Minnie Smith; four brothers, Haskell Lee, Kenneth, Raymond and Bill Smith; and two sisters, Lorena Hogg and Pauline Smith.
Services were Dec. 28 at Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery. Gilbert Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Winn
Betty Winn, 78, of Fredonia died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011 at Christian Care Center in Kuttawa. 
She was a homemaker and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. 
Winn is survived by two sons, Dennis and wife Trish Winn of Fredonia and Marty and wife Kathy Winn of Fredonia; two daughters, Elaine and husband Danny York of Fredonia and Tracey and husband Gerry Crowley of Auburn, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, James A. and wife Ann Blackburn of Marion; one sister, Idabelle Riley of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floy Winn; parents, Clem and Lela Freeman Blackburn; one sister, Dorothy Reid; three brothers, Jack Blackburn and two infant brothers; one grandchild, Tenille Winn; and two great-grandchildren, Eli and Kaiden Gill. 
Funeral services were Dec. 29 at the Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Danny York and Rev. Rich Gardner officiating. Burial was in Asher Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Bright Life Farms, c/o Roberta Robertson, 6773 U.S. Hwy. 62, Kuttawa, KY 42055 or Sunrise Children's Services, c/o William K. Smithwick, P.O. Box 36570, Louisville, KY 40233-9909.

Stoehr
Ann Howard Stoehr, 70, of Eddyville died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at her residence.
She was retired from ATO-FINA Chemical Plant in Calvert City as an engineering secretary with 20 years of service.  She was a member of Eddyville United Methodist Church.
Stoehr is survived by her husband of 15 years, Gene Stoehr, Sr.; one son, Brad and wife Elizabeth Hunt of Iuka; one daughter, Kristi and husband Rob Spedding of Eddyville; two grandchildren, Carlyann and Connor Spedding, both of Eddyville; one brother, John and wife Becky Howard of Eddyville; one cousin, Ronnie and wife Ruth Marshall of Marion; and several step-children and step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlon and Ruby Marshall Howard.
Services were Tuesday at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville with Rev. Jack Larwa officiating. Burial was in Dycusburg Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to lakelandchapel.com.

Hoffman
Lloyd Franklin Hoffman, 94, of Owensboro died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at the Carmel Home in Owensboro.
He was born in Henderson. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, usher and teacher in church training since moving to Owensboro in 1959. Hoffman retired in 1987 as a life insurance agent after more than 38 years. He had also been employed as a deliveryman for Danhauer Drugs, Horton’s Office Machines and by Welborn Floral Company.  
He is survived by five sons, Donald R. and wife Marge Hoffman of Philpot, Ronald G. Hoffman of Deland, Fla., Lloyd K. “Ken” and wife Bonnie Hoffman of Thruston, Dennis W. and wife Connie Hoffman of Owensboro and Richard D. and wife Gayla Hoffman of Owensboro; a daughter, Linda K. and husband Ricky Brown of Marion; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Hoffman was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Elizabeth Butler Hoffman; his parents, Benjamin Franklin and Minnie Catherine Hoffman; two brothers, Harry Edward and Walter Kenneth Hoffman; and a sister, Susie Kathleen “Kitty” Hust.
Services are at noon today (Thursday) at Third Baptist Church in Owensboro. Burial will follow in Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson.  
Visitation was from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and from 10 to 11:30 a.m., today at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro.  
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Carmel Home, 2501 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303. Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.

Snider
Cecille Ann Banko Snider, 93, of Kuttawa, formerly of Illinois, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa.
She was born in Elgin, Ill., and was a homemaker. She had been a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Midlothian, Ill., for 58 years and was also a member of the Rosary-Altar Guild at the church. She attended St. Mark Catholic Church in Eddyville.
Snider is survived by two sons, James William and wife Linda Snider of Warrenville, Ill., and Thomas and wife Deidra Snider of Odessa, Tex; one daughter, Barbara and husband Charles Gillihan of Fredonia;  seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren;  two sisters, Adelaide Banko of Sun City West, Ariz., and Irene Erickson of Whittier, Calif.; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jerry" William Snider; two brothers, Stanley and Leonard Banko;  five sisters, Mary, Helen, Elizabeth, Lenore and Stella; and her parents, Stanley and Josephine Fus Banko.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Eddyville with Rev. Shaiju Thomas officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday), at Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville with prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)