Area death: Ratley

Gerald Ratley, 64, of Sturgis died at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2008 in Sturgis. Ratley was a prominent Union County businessman and had owned and operated Ratley Trucking Company for 46 years. Funeral services are Tuesday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis.

Susie “Sudie” M. Woodring, 81, of Ledbetter died at 2:23 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem are in charge of arrangements. The funeral is Wednesday.