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ROGER DALE GREEN --2008

kengilke — 15 May 2008 3:18:48 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 26, 2008

Roger Dale Green, 42, of Gilbertsville, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 8:50 a.m., at his home, following a long illness.

He was born July 26, 1965, in Caldwell County, a son of Virginia Scott of Gilbertsville, and the late Richard D. Green.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Kay Seymore.

Survivors include four brothers, Douglas Green and Dickie Green, both of Princeton, Billy Green of Gilbertsville and Gary Green of Louisville; two sisters, Patricia Duvall of Gilbertsville and Edith Ann McKinney of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 25, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Ronnie Fox officiating.

Burial will follow in Crayne Cemetery. (Crittenden County)

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

NILES O. DILLINGHAM --2008

kengilke — 9 May 2008 3:10:23 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 23, 2008

Niles O. Dillingham, 90, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, April 21, 2008, at 4:53 a.m. at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.

Born Aug. 13, 1917, in Caldwell County, a son of the late Edd M. and Bessie Ausenbaugh Dillingham, he was owner and publisher of the Dawson Springs Progress. A World War II Army veteran having served in the South Pacific, he was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Madisonville.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Norris M. Dillingham; a sister, Doris Dockery; and a son, Jed Dillingham, who died Nov. 12, 2007.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Pollyanna Orange Dillingham; a son, Scott Dillingham of Dawson Springs; two grandchildren, Robert Dillingham and Mandy Dillingham; and a sister, Mana Little of Farmville, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at Beshear Funeral Home with Elder Jeff Winfrey officiating.

Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Dawson Springs with military rites conducted.

Pallbearers will be Robert Dillingham, Jon Harned, Donnie Egbert, Harry Campbell, John Pat Rhody and Kent Dillingham.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour Wednesday at the funeral home.

GENE LESTER --2008

kengilke — 9 May 2008 3:08:37 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 23, 2008

Gene Lester, 77, of Princeton, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 2:16 a.m. at his home, following a short illness.
Born June 28, 1930, in Henderson Co., a son of the late Rev. Montford and Anna Mae Simpson Lester, he retired in 1997 as vice president and sales manager at Shawnee Plastics with 48 years of service. He was also involved with other small businesses. A resident of Princeton since 1978 and formerly of Henderson and Evansville, Ind., he was a member of Masonic Lodge #82, Rizpah Shrine, member of Princeton Elks #1115 of which he was a past exalted ruler, a past Elks Grand Lodge District Deputy and past Elks State President and member of the Kentucky Elks advisory committee. He was a Kentucky Colonel.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Sue Lester.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Iva Ann Boas Lester; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michale and Barbara Lester of Daytona Beach, Fla., David and Ruth Lester of Gallatin, Tenn, and Barry Lester of Houston, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Jim Pedigo of Longwood, Fla.; a stepson, Larry Hammond of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Shirley Lester of Henderson; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Ralph Reich of Evansville, Ind.; and special friends, Randy and Sherry Jordan.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60614, Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington Ky. 40502, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

JESSIE PHELPS IRWIN --2008

kengilke — 9 May 2008 3:06:46 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 23, 2008

Jessie Phelps Irwin, 99, of Princeton, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 12:11 a.m. at her home, following a long illness.

A homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Princeton, she was born Feb. 27, 1909, in Jamestown, a daughter of the late Marcus Douglas and Ella Wheat Phelps.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reid Irwin; and two brother, Carl Phelps and Dr. M.D. Phelps.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Bettie Irwin of Cadiz; a daughter, Anne Irwin Ferguson of Princeton; four grandchildren, Sidney Ferguson of Princeton, Wayne Ferguson of Ellicot City, Md., Amy Alday of Orlando, Fla., and Emily Grimm of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a great-grandchild, Colby Alday; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at Phelps Cemetery in Russell County.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm. Wednesday at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

JANET BAKER WIGGINGTON SMITH --2008

kengilke — 9 May 2008 3:04:55 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 23, 2008

Janet Wigginton Smith, 69, of Princeton, died Monday, April 21, 2008, at 5:43 p.m. at Caldwell County Hospital.

A daughter of Izeta Gray Baker of Princeton and the late Ernest Baker, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Prowell; and her husband, Walter Smith.

Survivors in addition to her mother include two sons, Corey Wigginton and Jeff Wigginton, both of Princeton; four grandchildren, Jessie Wigginton, Chanci Wigginton, Randi Noel and Jarrett Prowell; and a great-grandchild, Hallie Noel.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Faughn officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements

Joseph Dunn-Jane Long

kengilke — 7 May 2008 7:47:51 GMT

Is anyone researching the Joseph Dunn - Jane Long family?
I would like information connecting Johnson W. Dunn to Joseph & Jane (Long) Dunn.

I believe the line to be as follows but need more documentation.

Joseph Dunn b. abt. 1755 Guilford Co., NC md Jane Long in 1778 in Lincoln (Tryon) Co., N.C.
Johnson W. Dunn b. abt. 1790 NC md. Ann Cherry in Caldwell Co., Ky.
Lucinda Edna Dunn b. Jan. 27, 1820 Caldwell Co., Ky. md. Isaac Gilkey in Caldwell Co., Ky.

Any information appreciated.
Ken Gilkey

JOHN BRUCE McNEAL --2008

kengilke — 26 Apr 2008 2:09:10 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 19, 2008

John Bruce McNeal, 57, of Eldersburg, Md., died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., after a long illness.

Born Oct. 1, 1950, in Louisville, he was a son of Don Frank McNeal of Princeton and Okeechobee, Fla., and the late Doris Bierbaum McNeal.

A graduate of The Kings College in Briarcliff, N.Y., and an information technology specialist for the Social Security Administration, he was a member of Winfield Bible Chapel, Concordia Lodge No. 13 AF&AM and the Harley Owners Group of Elkridge, Md., past president of St. Andrews Society of Baltimore, captain of Maryland Loyalist Battalion, member of a Revolutionary War re-enactors group and member of Beaver Lodge, a group of masonic re-enactors.

Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Grace Elizabeth Golden McNeal; stepmother, Mary Grace McNeal of Princeton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Shawn David and Heather McNeal of Columbia, Md., and Evan Ross McNeal of Eldersburg, Md.; a brother, Scott Edward McNeal of Bristol, Conn.; two stepbrothers, Bill French of Mayfield, Tim French of Princeton; and four stepsisters, Susan Hatfield of Kingwood, Texas, Judy Griffin of Princeton, Diane Marks of Fulton, and Nancy French of Hopkinsville.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd., Winfield, Md., with the Rev. Kim Gee of Winfield Bible Chapel officiating.

Burial followed at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Woodbine, Md.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Compassion International, P.O. Box 65000, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80962.

JERRY GLYNN HOLLOWAY --2008

kengilke — 26 Apr 2008 2:06:31 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 19, 2008

Jerry Glynn Holloway, 48, of Caldwell County, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 8 a.m. at his home.

A member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church and employee of Johnson Controls in Cadiz, he was a son of the late Jerry P. and Sue Goodwin Holloway.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Jean Holloway.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Dodson Holloway; a daughter, Phyllis Elizabeth Holloway of Caldwell County; his stepfather, Donald Holloway of Trigg County; mother-in-law and father-in-law, William and Phyllis Dodson of Princeton; a brother, Lynn Holloway of Caldwell County; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Kaye and Keith Cunningham of Princeton, and Gale Mason of Caldwell County; and a half sister, Bonnie Jo Holloway of Princeton.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 17, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home.

The Rev. David Oaks officiated the service for Mr. Holloway.

Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Phyllis Elizabeth Holloway Education Fund, c/o Farmers Bank, P.O. Box 559, Princeton, Ky. 42445.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com

Brooks/Stone in Caldwell, Kentucky

Linda Adams — 26 Oct 2001 6:48:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors and descendants of Thomas A. Nimrod Brooks, born after 1834 (in Caldwell, Ky?); and Julia F.? or Franklin? Stone, married 15 February 1855 in Caldwell, Kentucky.

Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Linda

GEORGE E. BROWN --2008

kengilke — 23 Apr 2008 2:35:42 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 16, 2008

George E. Brown, 76, of Princeton, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at 10:55 p.m. at Caldwell County Hospital after a long illness.

A laborer in timber, he was a son of the late Maude Elizabeth Brown West.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Ray Brown; two sisters; and six brothers.

Survivors include a sister, Virginia Scott of Benton; and two nieces.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, April 17, at 3:30 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Princeton.

The Rev. Ronnie Fox will officiate the service for Mr. Brown.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

KATIE EAST --2008

kengilke — 23 Apr 2008 2:33:28 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 16, 2008

Katie East, 72, of Princeton, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at 4:50 a.m. at Princeton Health and Rehab, following a short illness.

A babysitter and member of Calvary Baptist Church she was born April 21, 1935, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Homer Blane and Hettie Belle Hall McKinney.

She was preceded in death by a brother, William Charles McKinney.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Noble East; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jan and Larry Offutt of Hanson and Sandy East of St. Joseph, Ill.; four grandchildren, Katie Offutt, Kelly Offutt, Jaima Cunningham, and Jessica Offutt; two brothers, Stanley McKinney and J.B. McKinney, both of Princeton; three sisters, Wanda Palmer of Caldwell County, Loretta Hyde and Freda Oakley, both of Cadiz; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home.

The Rev. Rodney Wallace will officiate the service for Mrs. East.

Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Greenwood Courtyard, 2425 Scottsville Rd., Ste.123, Bowling Green, Ky. 42104-4457.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfueranlhome.com.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

ELLA L. STILLINGS --2008

kengilke — 23 Apr 2008 2:25:56 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 9, 2008

Ella L. Stillings, 86, of Princeton and formerly of Jeffersonville, Ind., died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 8 a.m. at Princeton Health and Rehab Center in Princeton.
A daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Maples Winebrinner, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Borders; and a granddaughter, Melissa O’Neill.

Survivors include a daughter, Clara O'Neill of Princeton; five grandchildren, Patrick O’Neill of Eddyville, Chris O’Neill, Tony O’Neill and Michelle O’Neill, all of Princeton, and Kim Cattlett of Louisville; and five great-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation or service for Mrs. Stillings.

Dunn’s Funeral Home in Eddyville is in charge of arrangements.

VAN KNIGHT --2008

kengilke — 23 Apr 2008 2:24:11 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 12, 2008

Judge Van Knight, 66, of Fredonia, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., of injuries received in a fall.

An Army veteran, member of First Baptist Church of Fredonia, past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge, member of the American Legion and V.F.W., who served on numerous boards across the county and state, he was Caldwell County
Judge/Executive for 14 years. Born Nov. 15, 1941 in Lyon County, he was a son of the late Rev. H.D. and Margaret Peek Knight.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Knight; and a sister, Janice Carol Knight.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Lanham Knight; a son, Brad Knight of Princeton; a daughter, Kara Beth Knight of Fredonia; a grandson, Dakota Knight of Princeton; a granddaughter, Hannah Knight of Eddyville; two stepsons, Donnie Conway and wife Lorrie and Michael Conway and wife Kelly, all of Fredonia; five stepgrandchildren, Tyler, Sarah, Brice, Bailee and Carah; four brothers, Wendell Knight, Cecil Knight and Dennis Knight, all of Princeton, and Dan Knight of Star, Miss.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Activities Building in Princeton, located at the Caldwell County High School on Hwy. 91. N.

Dr. Jerrell White will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Hebron Cemetery in Lyon County.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Community Activities Building and after 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Bright Life Farms, Inc., c/o Renee Son, Treasurer, 6226 Ky. Hwy. 902 E., Marion, Ky. 42064; Youth, Inc., P.O. Box 336, Princeton, Ky. 42445; Pennyroyal Industries, 945 Dawson Road, Princeton, Ky. 42445 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton is handling arrangements.

CONWAY WYRICK --2008

kengilke — 23 Apr 2008 2:22:20 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 9, 2008

Conway Wyrick, 85, of Kenton, Tenn., died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at his home.

Born March 16, 1923, a son of the late M.C. and Ida Mae Cherry Wyrick, he was a member of New Concord Baptist Church and retired state highway department employee.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary Ruth Wyrick; a daughter, Sheria Adams of Princeton; two grandchildren, Sonya McKenzie of Clarksville, Tenn., and Tom Adams of Cadiz; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucille Flowers of DeLand, Fla.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at Leitherland Funeral Home in Rutherford, Tenn.

The Rev. Marlon Stephens officiated the service for Mr. Wyrick.

Burial followed in Sunnyside Cemetery at Kenton, Tenn.

TONY LYNN HAWKINS --2008

kengilke — 23 Apr 2008 2:00:38 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 9, 2008

Tony Lynn Hawkins, 48, of Princeton, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 12:26 a.m. at Caldwell County Hospital, following a long illness.

A truck driver who attended Lewistown Christian Church, he was born Feb. 11, 1960, in Caldwell County, a son of Bobby Hawkins of Princeton and the late Betty Jones Hawkins.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Hawkins.

Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Lisa Lawrence Hawkins; three daughters, Jamie Hawkins, Hope Hawkins and Jessica Hawkins, all of Princeton; four grandchildren, Kateland Hawkins, Katrina Richardson, Kelsey Ford and Allissa Traylor; three brothers, Cecil Hawkins, Randy Hawkins and John Hawkins, all of Princeton; three sisters, Patricia Robinson, Becky Chambers and Darlene Chambers, all of Princeton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 7, at 2:30 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton.

The Rev. Robin Scott officiated the service.

Burial followed in Jane Nichols Cemetery. (Caldwell Co., Ky.)

Pallbearers were James Rickard, Chris Lynch, Larry Lynch, Larry Lewis, Bobby Puckett and Kenneth Oliver.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

KATE HEAROD --2008

kengilke — 23 Apr 2008 1:58:24 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 9, 2008

Kate Hearod, 2, of Livingston County, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at 8:31 a.m. at Livingston County Hospital in Salem.

She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, William (Bill) and Tylene Nelson Hearod and Rose Marie Barnett; and by her paternal great-grandparents, Edgar Eckels, Lonnie Moore and Helen Moore Rhea.

Survivors include her mother, Heather Hearod; her father, Drew Moore of Sturgis; a half-brother, Rilee Moore of Henderson; maternal grandparents, Roger and Debbie Hearod of Eddyville; paternal grandfather, Michael Dale Moore of Sturgis; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Cindy and Bernie Dunn of Morganfield; and paternal great-grandmother, Mary Bonner of Henderson.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 8, at 1 p.m. at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel in Eddyville. The Rev. Gary Murray will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Fredonia Cemetery in Fredonia.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Southern Presbyterian Church, Princeton, KY

WestKYGenealogy — 23 Apr 2008 2:37:27 GMT

I just found a old Cabinet Card type photo of this church being built. It has on the back the name and says "Built by James H. Mitchell"

Is there a Historical Society in the Caldwell County area that might be interested in this photo? If so please have them contact me.

Don Howell
westkygenealogy@yahoo.com

RICHARD SON --2008

kengilke — 21 Apr 2008 9:41:04 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 9, 2008

Richard Son, 54, of Caldwell County, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 3:45 p.m. at Caldwell County Hospital, following a short illness.

A self-employed logger, he was born April 22, 1953, a son of the late Elsworth (Bill) and Eloise June Son.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Son, David Son and Douglas Edward Son; and a sister, Sandra Thompson.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Swatzell Son; a son, Joe Son of Dawson Springs; a daughter, Dakota Son of Caldwell County; a stepson, Dusty Cooper of Princeton; a grandson, Tyler Son of Dawson Springs; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Brenda and Kenneth Swatzell of Princeton; three brothers, Billy Son and Johnny Son, both of Princeton and Randy Son of Dawson Springs; and a sister, Nancy Carsten of Princeton.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 8, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Faughn will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Blue Spring Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Son, June, Swatzell, Thompson, Cooper, Carsten

MATTIE McGRAW --1920

Ken_Gilkey — 20 Apr 2008 2:14:21 GMT

Twice-A-Week Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 16, 1920

DIES AMONG STRANGERS
Madisonville, KY Mar 12..

Mrs. Mattie McGraw, about 70 years of age, found seriously ill in the waiting room of the L & N, at Nortonville a few days ago and later brought here,(Madisonville) died at the Willard Hotel this afternoon.

Efforts to locate her near relatives have been unsuccessful, and the remains will be interred here. She was delirious from the beginning of her illness, and frequently spoke of her children coming to her.

Her home is in Tennessee, it is believed.

(Additional info: KY death certificate has her name as Bettie and age at about 75. Does not name a cemetery.)

CARRIE MICHELLE MEEKS & Infant JACOB THOMAS HAYNES --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 15 Apr 2008 3:14:56 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 5, 2008

Jacob Thomas Haynes, son of Carrie Meeks, who died April 3, 2008, and Matt Haynes of Barlow, was stillborn Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

Survivors in addition to his father include his maternal grandparents, Dewight and Dianne Meeks of Princeton; maternal great-grandmothers, Ann Harper and JoAnn Meeks, both of Princeton; maternal great-grandparents, Clark and Charlotte Harper of Princeton; a brother, Eric Matthew Haynes of Barlow; paternal grandparents, Keith and Robin Haynes of Wickliffe; paternal great-grandmother, Lola Willis of Wilmington, Ill.; two uncles, Mark Haynes of Barlow and Jimmy Haynes of LaCenter; an aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Garrick Sigler of Princeton.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church in Princeton.

The Rev. Delton Beall will officiate the service, assisted by the Rev. Ronnie Sivells and the Rev. Jeff Boone.

Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)
Visitation will be held after 3 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton was in charge of arrangements.
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The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 5, 2008

Carrie Michelle Meeks, 22, of Princeton, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 6:45 p.m. at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.

A student and member of Southside Baptist Church, she was born Aug. 14, 1985, in Caldwell County, daughter of Dewight and Dianne Meeks of Princeton.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jacob Thomas Haynes; and her paternal grandfather, Carlton Meeks.

Survivors in addition to her parents include her fiancee, Matt Haynes of Barlow; maternal grandmother, Ann Harper of Princeton; maternal grandparents, Clark and Charlotte Harper of Princeton; paternal grandmother, JoAnn Meeks of Princeton; a sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Garrick Sigler of Caldwell County; and a nephew, Brandon Sigler of Caldwell County.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church.

The Rev. Delton Beall will officiate the service, assisted by the Rev. Ronnie Sivells and the Rev. Jeff Boone.

Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)
Visitation will be held after 3 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Pallbearers will be Adam Wood, Daniel Cook and Brandon Stalion.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

MELISSA CRUCE RHODES --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 15 Apr 2008 3:09:15 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 5, 2008

Melissa Cruce Rhodes, 38, of Caldwell County, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 1 a.m. at her home.

A homemaker and member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church, she was born June 22, 1969, in Caldwell County, a daughter of Mary Jones Cruce of Caldwell County, and the late Lee Cruce.

Survivors in addition to her mother include a son, Timothy Rhodes of Caldwell County; a brother, Greg Cruce of Caldwell County; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rhonda and Allen McCaslin of Shreveport, La., and Cindy and David Creekmur of Caldwell County; two nephews, Michael McCaslin of Shreveport, La., and Jeremy Creekmur of Caldwell County; a niece, Emily Robinson of Princeton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, April 5, at 12:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery (Caldwell Co., Ky.), with the Rev. Ronnie Fox officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at Morgan’s Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com

ROBERT E. MURPHY --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 15 Apr 2008 3:06:54 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 5, 2008

Robert E. Murphy, 52, of Eddyville, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., following a short illness.

Born July 8, 1955, in Paducah, a son of Bobby and Joyce Thompson Murphy of Princeton, he was owner and operator of Indian Point RV Park. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Eddyville, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Princeton Elks Lodge.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Kathy Phelps Murphy; a son, Collin Murphy of Eddyville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nichole and Dustin Patton of Eddyville and Megan and Scotty Sholar of Cadiz; a granddaughter, Emily Frances Murphy; and a brother, Rod Murphy of Princeton.

Memorial services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton.
Dr. Bill Tichenor will officiate the service for Mr. Murphy, assisted by the Rev. Tim Perdue.

Visitation will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the service.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Robert Murphy.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

MARJORIE CHAMBLISS KEITH --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 15 Apr 2008 3:04:41 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 5, 2008

Marjorie (Margie) Chambliss Keith, 66, of Mount Vernon, Ill., and formerly of Princeton, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 6:25 a.m. at Mount Vernon Healthcare Center in Mount Vernon, Ill.

Born April 18, 1941, in Jefferson County, Ill., a daughter of Martha Elizabeth Byars Chambliss Molenhour of Mount Vernon, Ill., and the late Virgil Howard Chambliss, she was an elementary school teacher in Phoenix, Ariz. A member of the Baptist Faith, she was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Princeton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale Keith on May 20, 2007; a brother, Donald Chambliss; two nephews, Dale Chambliss and George Chambliss; and a niece, Marilee Luttrell.

Survivors in addition to her mother include a brother and sister-in-law, Dwight and Peggy Chambliss of Mount Vernon, Ill.; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Jerry Lisenby of Bluford, Ill., Betty and Fred Young of Texico, Ill., Rosemary and Donald Luttrell of Decatur, Ill., Joyce Ann and Butch Henderson of Sullivan, Ill., and Katherine and Charlie Weems of Salem, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Janith Chambliss of Bluford, Ill; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Ill.

The Rev. John Ashby and Rick Breeze will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery in Jefferson County, Ill.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Oakdale Cemetery, Marlow General Baptist Church or Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mount Vernon, Ill. 62864.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com.

KENNETH L. HANKS --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 15 Apr 2008 3:01:25 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 5, 2008

Kenneth L. Hanks, 61, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at his home.

A member of the Mt. Sterling Baptist Church and veteran of the United States Air Force as an MP in Vietnam, he retired in 2004 from the USF Holland Trucking Company Local #413.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson Hanks, in 1973; a son, Todd Hanks, in 1991; and a sister, Linda Newsom, in 2002.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Bryant Hanks; two daughters, Robin Hanks of Columbus, Ohio, and Carla and husband John Bowshier; two grandchildren, Colton and Savanna Bowshier; his mother, Dollie Hanks; and five brothers, Thomas and wife Frances Hanks of Calvert City, James and wife Connie Hanks of Marion; Charles and wife Mazie Hanks, Gayle Hanks and Tony Hanks, all of Princeton; a sister, Faye Hanks and husband Billy Fields; a brother-in-law, Sammy Newsom of Princeton; and mother-in-law, Emagene Cordle.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Sterling Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling, Ohio.

The Rev. Tony Wagner will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Pleasant Cemetery there.

Porter-Tidd Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, is handling arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Mt. Sterling Baptist Church Building Fund, 15812 St. Rt. 56 W., Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mt. Sterling Baptist Church.

NEIL ANTHONY LADD --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 15 Apr 2008 2:59:26 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
April 2, 2008

Neil Anthony Ladd, 74, of Aiken, S.C., died Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Born June 13, 1933, in Princeton, a son of the late Tilford Anderson and Iva Lou French Ladd, he served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a resident of Aiken, S.C., for 44 years. An entrepreneur, he was a member of First Baptist Church and in the Ray Epps Sunday School class.

Survivors include his wife, Janis Marie Kaiser Ladd; two daughters, Terry Lynn Redd of Princeton and Cheryl Ladd Curtis of Aiken, S.C.; three sons, Richard Anthony Ladd of Princeton, Neil Anthony Ladd II and Ernest Craig Ladd, both of Aiken, S.C.; nine grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Redd, Michael Redd, Scott Redd, Christopher Ladd, Alexis Marie Curtis, Abbigail Lauren Curtis, Elizabeth Marie Ladd, Cameron Craig Ladd, Jamie Michael Ladd; and a brother, Joseph Michael Ladd of Princeton.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 31, at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Fred Andrea III officiated the service.

Burial was held privately.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3157, Aiken, S.C. 29802.

Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc., of Aiken, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES REED RAY --2008

kengilke — 8 Mar 2008 8:01:35 GMT

PADUCAH SUN
Paducah, Ky.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

FREDONIA, Ky. — A memorial service for Charles Reed Ray, 66, of Fredonia will be later.

Mr. Ray died Saturday at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.

He was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Nora Ray; three sons, Charles Gregory Ray of Fort London, Pa., Randell Eugene Ray of Chambersburg, Pa., and Steven Ray of Benton; one brother, Donald Ray of McConnellsburg, Pa.; one sister, Helen Glunt of Fulton County, Pa.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Denise Ray.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES MESTAN --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 5:32:53 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 29, 2008

James Mestan, 75, of Dawson Springs, died at his home on Thursday, March 27, 2008.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Albanian and Sicilian immigrants, Albert and Maria Mestan, he served in the U.S. Navy and moved to Kentucky with his family in 1962. Over the years, he worked at Outwood State Hospital and the Regional Medical Center and was owner/operator of The Doll House Gallery with his wife in Princeton for several years.

He also served on the board of the Dawson Springs Museum for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Susan Perry Mestan, in 1997.

Survivors of Mr. Mestan include two children, Sean Mestan and wife Pamela (BB) of Fredonia and Sheri Mestan Bochantin and husband Dennis of Fairfax Station, Va.; granddaughters, Kerri and Taylor Bochantin; step-granddaughters, Lindsey Bard and Leslie Rowland; great-grandson, Blake Bard; and three sisters, Mary Dingler, Josephine Olsen and June Bucy, of New Jersey and Florida, respectively.

A graveside service for the family will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Dawson Springs Museum or the Princeton Art Guild.

BETTY WRIGHT EMERY --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 4:57:35 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 29, 2008

Betty Wright Emery, 63, of Princeton and formerly of Trigg County, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at 3 a.m. at Princeton Health and Rehab Center in Princeton, following a long illness.

A retired nurse’s aide and member of the Baptist faith, she was born Dec. 2, 1944, in Cobb, a daughter of the late Francis Wright Sr. and Elizabeth Oliver Wright.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Francis (Jim) Wright Jr., Roy Wright, Coy Wright and Carroll Wright.

Survivors include two daughters, Lori Schwartz and Faye Godair, both of Cadiz; three grandchildren, Robert Papajeski, Mallorie Godair and Maddison Godair; and a sister, Anna Powell of Decatur, Ill.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 31, at 2 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz.

The Rev. John Hagan and the Rev. Robert Papajeski will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Wall Cemetery in Wallonia. (Trigg Co., Ky.)

Visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

MYRTHA PINNEGAR -- 2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 4:56:07 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 29, 2008

Myrtha Pinnegar, 61, of Princeton, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at her home, following a long illness.

A retired clerk at Wal-Mart and member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, she was born Oct. 9, 1946, in Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Jesus and Aida Capriles Jorge.

She was preceded in death by a sister.

Survivors include her husband, Junior Hayes Pinnegar; three stepsons, Robert Pinnegar of Columbus, Kan., Jeffery Pinnegar of Princeton and Jonathan Pinnegar of Phoenix, Ariz; three brothers, Richard Jorge of Florida, Kelvin Jorge of Virginia, and Freddie Jorge of Ohio; and a sister, Aida St. Louis of Florida.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Shaiju Thomas officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
Morgan’s Funeral Home. Rosary services will be held at 7:45 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome

SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM BOREN --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 4:53:00 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 29, 2008

Mrs. Suzanne Cunningham Boren, 69, of Princeton, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 8:35 p.m. at Caldwell County Hospital following a short illness.

A homemaker, she was born March 9, 1939, in Decatur, Ill., a daughter of the late Guy and Louise Lowery Cunningham.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim D. Boren-Dowdy; an aunt, Mary Belle Harralson; and maternal grandparents, M. S. and Mae Mott Lowery.

Survivors include her husband, Charles O. Boren; two grandchildren, Anthony Klueg and Carl Joseph Klueg of Hardin; a great-grandson, Kenneth Anthony Klueg of Hardin; and a son-in-law Donald E. (Donnie) Dowdy of Marshall County.

Memorial services will be held at a later day. Burial will be in Fredonia Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

JOHN E. AUSENBAUGH, Sr. --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 4:51:25 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 26, 2008

John E. Ausenbaugh Sr., 84, of Dawson Springs, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at his home.

Born Dec. 12, 1923, in Caldwell County, a son of the late John William and Linnie McNeely Ausenbaugh, he owned and operated Johnny’s Garage in Dawson Springs for many years, and prior to his ownership, he worked for years at the Ford Garage in Dawson Springs. A member of the Disciples of Christ (First Christian Church) and deacon emeritus, he was a World War II Navy veteran, serving from 1941-1945 as a Gunners Mate 3rd class and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ausenbaugh on Dec. 23, 2005; three sisters, Grace Young, Jesse Thomason and Alberta Thomas; and a brother Bailey Ausenbaugh.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John E. and Margaret Ausenbaugh Jr. of Dawson Springs; four grandchildren, Laura Field of Hopkinsville, Amy Elam of Dawson Springs, John R. Ausenbaugh of Bowling Green and Joan Gamble of Madisonville; four great-granddaughters, Karson Field, Madison Riggs, Reagan Riggs and Keelyn Riggs; three great-grandsons, Alex Field, Kaleb Gamble and Andrew Gamble; three step-great-grandsons, Brandon Elam, Daniel Cook and Jacob Elam.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 26, at 1 p.m. at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs.

The Rev. Larry Davidson will officiate the service for Mr. Ausenbaugh.

Graveside military services and burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. (Dawson Springs, Ky.)

Pallbearers will be John Russell Ausenbaugh, Frank Field,
David Gamble, Matt Elam, Ben Campbell and Robert Shelton.

Honorary bearers will be Randal Young, James Ausenbaugh, Bill Ausenbaugh, Keith Thomas, Bill Townzen and Jack Brown.

GEORGIA HARPER -- 2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 4:18:06 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 26, 2008

Mrs. Georgia Harper, 98, of Princeton, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at 2:30 a.m. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, following a short illness.

A homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Princeton, she was born June 30, 1909, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Albert Egbert who died June 16, 1967, and Sara Sherrill Egbert, who died Aug. 6, 1943.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Harper on March 10, 1976; two daughters, Blanche Horning and Edna Branscom; a granddaughter, Hilda Harper; a great-granddaughter, Melissa Myers; four brothers, Willie Egbert, Lowell Egbert, Byron Egbert and Boyce Egbert; and four sisters, Mayme Harper, Marie Goodaker, Lois Cunningham and Mary Traylor.

Survivors include a son, Ray Harper of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 27, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Hughes and the Rev. Herbert Harbaugh officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)

Pallbearers will be Robert Fletcher, Joseph Nichols, Stephen Coplen, Michael Coplen, Shawn Fletcher, Jerry Clapp, Christopher Douglass, Craig Douglass and Timothy Belcher.

Visitation will be conducted from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.

GABRIEL RAY ADKINS --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 12:19:56 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 26, 2008

Gabriel Ray Adkins, 8, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington.

Born Sept. 4, 1999, in Mt. Sterling, the son of Monica and Plennie Jr. Matney of Lawrenceburg and Phillip Ray Adkins of Mt. Sterling, he was a third grader at Turner Elementary in Lawrenceburg and attended Lawrenceburg United Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed church and basketball.

Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Erica Matney of Lawrenceburg; four brothers, Ashton Wade Adkins, Christopher Shane Matney, Austin Matney and Anthony Matney, all of Lawrenceburg; maternal grandparents, Regina and Doug Treadway of Princeton; paternal grandparents, Michael Adkins of Mt. Sterling and Rosalee Vance of Lexington; maternal great-grandparents, Mayme and Emery Spencer of Mt. Sterling; paternal great-grandmother, Dottie Adkins of Bath County; and an uncle, Matthew Treadway.

Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.

REVA VEST MORGAN --2008

Ken_Gilkey — 6 Apr 2008 12:17:56 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 26, 2008

Reva Vest Morgan, 93, of Princeton and formerly of Oldham County, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 6:15 a.m. at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville.

Born Aug. 5, 1914, a daughter of the late William Orve and Nora Lee Sampson Vest, she was a member of the Harrods Creek Baptist Church and a retired loan officer at the Bank of Oldham County.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Alfred Morgan; a brother; and a sister.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Al and Teresa Morgan of Princeton; two daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret K. and Buford Parrish of Prospect; and Leona Mae Hall of Logansport, Ind.; a step-granddaughter, Miranda E. Thatcher of Princeton; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at the Stoess Funeral Home in Crestwood.

Al Morgan will officiate the service.

ANNIE MARIE BAKER --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 9:03:10 GMT

Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Dec. 21, 2005

Anna Marie Baker, 85, of the Farmersville Community, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at 4:13 p.m. at her home, following a long illness.

A homemaker and member of Union Grove General Baptist Church in Caldwell County, she was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Hopkins County, a daughter of the late Richard Boaz and Allie Lee Howton Clark.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Champ Wylie Baker; a son, Richard Kelly Baker; a daughter, Anna Lee Baker Carner; and a grandson, Jason Wylie Carner.

Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Stone of Caldwell County; and three grandchildren, Lori Vinson, Tommy Carner and Marcy Newberry, all of Caldwell County.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. The Rev. Brian Wilgus officiated, assisted by the Rev. J.R. Bruce.

Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)

EFFIE M. POOL -- 1925

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:59:14 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Kentucky
April 7 1925
Tuesday

Mrs. Cordie Cook, age 38, died at her home in the Cross Roads section Wednesday night of last week and her remains were laid to rest Thursday in the Pool graveyard near Scotsburg.

She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Pool of the Cross Roads section.

Member of the Lebanon Baptist Church.

Survived by her husband and four children, her parents, two brothers, Gid S and W. H. Pool, and five sisters, Mesdames J. O. Croft, J. G. Taylor, Carey Scott and Urey Cook and Miss Pauline Pool.
****
Note:
Effie M. Pool
1886-1925
married Cordie Cook in Caldwell Co., Ky March 1, 1911

ONETA MURRAY WHITE --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:55:56 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
October 8, 2005

Mrs. Oneta White, 68, of Gilbertsville, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at 10:45 a.m. at Marshall County Hospital, following a long illness.

A retired seamstress for Shane Manufacturing in Evansville, Ind., who attended East Marshall Baptist Church, she was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Princeton, a daughter of the late Chestean and Dixie Brown Murray.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Shelley Wayne Murray.

Survivors include her husband, Howard â€œBobâ€ White; two daughters, Cynthia DeAnn Maggerd of Evansville, Ind., and Mitzy Kay Piwarski of Hemet, Calif.; three grandchildren, Sgt. Matthew Lee Hertweck, Andria M. Gram and Rusty Gram; three great-grandchildren Ashley Michelle Gram, Savanah Bruce and Kennedy Schapker; and two sisters, Floetta Ausenbaugh of Evansville, Ind., and Veronica Skees of Lone Oak.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Oct. 10, at 2:30 p.m. at Morganâ€™s Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Gerald Cannon officiating.

Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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Evansville Courier & Press
Evansville, In.
Sat. Oct 8, 2005

Princeton, Ky--
Oneta (Murray) White, 68, of Gilbertsville, Ky., formerly of Evansville, left this world to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2005.

Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Howard "Bob" ; two daughters and their spouses, Cynthia DeAnn and Michael Maggard, Mitzy Kay and Wm. Piwarski ; two sisters, Floette Ausenbaugh and Veronica Skees and sister-in-law Jeanette Murray ; three grandchildren, Rusty and Andria Gram, Sgt. Matthew Hertweck ; four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Kennady, Justine and Savana ; niece, Tonya ; and nephews, Tracy, Murray and Paul.

One of her greatest joys was spending her winters in Destin, Florida with her many loving friends. Her greatest accomplishment while on this earth was her love and devotion to her family and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Shelly Murray; her parents, Chestean and Dixie Murray.

Services will be at 2:30 pm Monday at Morgans Funeral Home of Princeton. The Rev Gerald Cannon will officiate.

Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

JENNETTA WHITE --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:53:03 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
October 12, 2005

Jennetta White, 73, of Princeton, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at 3:53 p.m. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, following a short illness.

A retired production worker at Princeton Hosiery Mill and member of First Christian Church of Princeton, she was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Price and Effie Ray Herndon Lamb.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Glenn White in 2003.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Carolyn White of Caldwell County; a daughter, Melissa Fletcher of Caldwell County; four grandchildren, Melissa Downing, Amy White, Corey Fletcher and Jessica Fletcher; two great-grandsons, Lathan Capps and Evan Capps; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. The Rev. Cliff Jones officiated, assisted by the Rev. Chester Zimmer.

Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the First Christian Church Youth Program, 510 Hopkinsville St., Princeton, Ky. 42445

AUSTIN EDWIN WHITE --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:50:27 GMT

Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Dec. 24, 2005

Austin Edwin White was still born Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005.

He was a son of Lance and Tami Jean White.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Clint Hubbard, Arthur Hansen, Jimmy Farrell and Jess Dixon; great-uncle Duane Hansen; and a cousin, Joshua Kohler.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his maternal grandparents, Chuck and Nancy Dixon of Manteno, Ill.; maternal great-grandmothers, Ruth Hansen of Marshall, Ill., and Mary Ella Farrell of Manteno, Ill.; paternal grandparents, Eddie and Vickie White and Fred and Lynn Richardville of Fredonia; paternal great-grandmother, Jackie Hubbard of Princeton; and Shellie and Dixie White, both of Princeton; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

There will be a private service at a later date.

JAMES T. TANDY -- 1925

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:47:29 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Kentucky
April 7 1925
Tuesday

Mr. J. T. Tandy, the last of four brothers so long known in the Tandy settlement, yielded his life back to Him who gave it last Friday afternoon following a long illness from complications incident to advanced age.

He was in his 83rd year and was born and raised in the vicinity of his homestead where he passed away. He was a member of the Eddy Creek Baptist church. He was a splendid citizen, honest and truthful in all dealings with his fellow man. He is survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters.

Burial in the Tandy graveyard, (Caldwell County, Ky.)

Note:
"Our Ancestral Plots" Cem. Book by Kyle
James T. Tandy
May 9, 1842--April 3, 1925

WM. S. STONE -- 1925

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:44:44 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Kentucky
March 10, 1925
Friday

Mr. Wm. S. Stone of the Bethlehem community died at his home north of Crider at 3:00 a.m. yesterday morning.

He was one of the county's best citizens and his death is greatly regretted by his host of friends who extend unto the bereaved family the deepest sympathy.

He was about 68 years of age and was born and reared in the county.

Burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery. (Caldwell County, Ky.)

NOTE:
Ky. Vital stats.
William S. Stone, age 68, d. March 8, 1925

EDD CARLTON PARKER --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:39:43 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Nov. 2, 2005

Edd Carlton Parker, 76, of the VA Nursing Home in Hanson and formerly of Dawson Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at 5:50 p.m. at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.

A member of the Baptist faith, he was born Dec. 27, 1928, in Christian County, a son of the late Devers and Eula Barnett Parker.

A coal miner, worker for International Harvester, Whirlpool and General Motors, who retired from the Water Department in Nortonville, he served in the U.S. Army from 1951 until 1953 during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Alaska,

He was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Parker; and a sister-in-law, Freda Martin Parker.

Survivors include four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Vernon Parker, Kenneth and Christine Parker, and Jack and Lois Morris Parker, all of Dawson Springs, and Woodward Parker of Evansville, Ind.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs. The Rev. Jeff Graham will officiate the service for Mr. Parker.

Pallbearers will be Tom Parker, Jack Devers Parker, Mike Trobaugh, Howard Trobaugh, Bob Hamby and Eugene Trobaugh.

Honorary bearers will be Odell Hamby, Donald Allen, Philmon Riley and Kenneth McKnight.

Burial will follow in Max Grove Cemetery in Christian County.

CALLIE LILLY -- 1925

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:37:30 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Kentucky
March 6 1925
Friday

Mrs. H. D. Lillie, a prominent and widely popular woman of the Cobb community, died last Wednesday and was buried in the family burying ground Thursday afternoon.

(NOTE)
From Ky. Vital Stats
Callie Lilly, age 32, d. Feb. 25, 1925

NINA BRINKLEY COOPER -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:34:50 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Nov. 2, 2005

Nina Brinkley Cooper, 88, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, in Greenwood, Del.

A Princeton native, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Brinkley.

Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by a son, Leon Cooper Jr.; a grandson, Stephen Barbuto; two sisters, Lois McGaddin and Lorine Shuck; and a brother, Cosby Brinkley.

Survivors include her husband, Leon Cooper of Greenwood, Del.; a daughter, Jean Barbuto of Dagsboro, Del.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, LeVon Gault of North Carolina and Elizabeth Crowe of Princeton.

She was interred in Dover, Del., on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Lakeside Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Torbert Funeral Chapels of Dover, Del

ELLIOTT JAMES ROBERT BROWN -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:32:14 GMT

Times Leader
Princeton, Kentucky
Nov. 5, 2005

Elliott James Robert Brown, 3 month, 15 day old son, of James Brown and Shelbie Caraway Newberry, both of Marion, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. of sudden infant death syndrone, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Robbie Caraway; maternal great-grandparents, Dorothy and Shelburn Caraway; and paternal great-grandfather Michell Henry Brown.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his paternal grandparents, Macky and Shelia Fraliex and Michael Medina; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Louise Brown; two brothers, Michael Brown of Princeton and Dustin Caraway of Dawson Springs; and three sisters, Robbie Caraway of Dawson Springs, Justice Brown and Monica Brown, both of Princeton.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at Seven Springs Baptist Church in Crittenden County. The Rev. Lonnie Lott will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Asbridge Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Morgan's Funeral Home of Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

JOHN MELBORN BOYD -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 4 Apr 2008 8:24:56 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Nov. 2, 2005

John Melborn “Johnny” Boyd, 87, of Dawson Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at 4 p.m. at his home.

A lifelong coal miner, a U.S. Army Sergeant T4 during World War II, he served in five countries including the Battle of the Bulge. A member of the 307th Infantry and the 78th Division, he served in the American Theatre receiving three stars and a victory medal. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 5359 and member of the Al E. Orten Masonic Lodge #628.

A member of the Christian faith, he was born March 31, 1919, in Christian County, a son of the late Alfred Eugene and Essie Mae Cansler Boyd.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Pearl Boyd on Feb. 6, 2003; two sisters, Margaret Boyd Gregory and Ruby Christine Bailey; and two brothers, Bit Boyd and Hobie Boyd.

Survivors include a great-nephew and caregivers, Joey and Kay Miller of Princeton; a granddaughter, Katie Miller of Princeton; a sister, Carmon Ercill Boyd Simmons of Indianapolis, Ind.; and a brother, Morris L. Boyd of Indianapolis, Ind.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs.

Dr. Larry Davidson will officiate the service for Mr. Boyd.

Burial will follow in Rosedale Cemetery in Dawson Springs.

ROY L. HARPER -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 5:09:22 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Dec. 10, 2005

Roy L. Harper, 87, of Cadiz, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. at his home of natural causes.

A retired farmer and timberman and member of Hurricane Baptist Church, he was born June 19, 1918, in Lyon County, a son of the late George Washington and Ethel Marshall Cummins Harper.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Earl Harper and Noble Glenn Harper; and a sister, Frances Harper.

Survivors include his wife, Thelma Wynn Harper; two sons, Lynndale Harper of Laverne, Tenn., and Kenneth Harper of Cadiz; two daughters, Elsie Tinsley and Teresa Harper, both of Cadiz; a foster son, Karel Wynn of Cadiz; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild; a brother, Woodson Harper of Princeton; and a sister, Geneva Wyatt of West Frankfort, Ill.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home, Inc.

The Rev. Mike Wimberly and the Rev. John Ahart will officiate the service.

Burial will follow at Hurricane Cemetery in Trigg County.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3703 Taylorsville Rd., Suite 102, Louisville, Ky. 40220.

LINDSAY T. STARNES -- 2006

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 5:01:37 GMT

LINDSAY T. STARNES --2006

The Times Leader
Princeton, KY
Feb. 11, 2006

Lindsay T. Starnes, 76, formerly of Princeton, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Peachtree City, Ga.

Born July 23, 1929, in Trigg County, he was a son of the late Lindsay and Maude Williams Starnes.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Luther “Buddy” Starnes, Hayden Starnes and Vernon Starnes; and a sister, Marie Whitfield.

Survivors include a son, William Starnes of Peachtree City, Ga., and two stepgranddaughters, Robin Eich and Stephanie King.

Graveside memorial services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. at Liberty Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Morgan’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Starnes.

ZELMA LEE SMITH TAYLOR --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:51:42 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
October 19, 2005

Zelma Lee Smith Taylor, 85, of Princeton, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at 2:10 p.m. at Caldwell County Hospital, following a short illness.

A homemaker who attended Bethany Methodist Church, she was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late James N. and Dassie Williams Smith.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Archie Smith and Harlie Smith.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene Taylor; a nephew, Kermit Smith of Owensboro; and several cousins.

Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at Pool Cemetery. (Caldwell Co., Ky.)

The Rev. Greg Hollingsworth will officiate the service.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Morgan’s Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Ste. 123, Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green Ky. 42104.

BILLY DOBBINS -- 1925

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:41:46 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Kentucky
March 10 1925
Tuesday

Fredonia News
Billy Dobbins died at his home near here Monday night at 11:00 p.m. of dropsy.

He was 53 years of age and is survived by his wife, who was Miss Lucy Campbell before her marriage, and two daughters, Mrs. Calvin Gilbert and Willie Mae Dobbins, both living near here.

Burial in the Campbell cemetery near Mexico. (Crittenden Co., Ky.)

THOMAS BENTON --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:35:18 GMT

The Times Leader
Primceton, Ky.
Oct. 29, 2005

Thomas Benton, 90, of Bardwell, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at 4:45 a.m. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

A member of Bardwell Baptist Church, journeyman lineman for Daniels Construction, co-member of IBEW Local 2 of St. Louis, Mo., 32nd degree Mason, member of the Kentucky Colonels and former Bardwell mayor, he was a son of the late George Thomas and Laura Dryman Benton.

He was preceded in death by a sister and seven brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Ruth Williams Benton; three sons, John Benton of Princeton, David Benton of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Thomas Benton Jr. of St. Peters, Mo.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 28, at 3:30 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home in Bardwell. The Rev. Aubert Rose will officiate the service for Mr. Benton.

Burial will follow in Old Bardwell Cemetery.

ELIZABETH DEAN CHAMBERS -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:30:57 GMT

ELIZABETH DEAN CHAMBERS --2005
The Times Leader
Primceton, Ky.
Oct. 26, 2005

Elizabeth Dean Chambers, 80, of the Lewistown Community, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at 11:26 p.m. at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville, following a short illness.

A homemaker and member of Lewistown Christian Church, she was born Sept. 3, 1925, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Walter and Alta Egbert Glass.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Carney Chambers in 1967; a daughter, Lana Jane Chambers; and three brothers, Rethel Glass, Frank Glass and George Glass.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Becky Chambers and Tony and Darlene Chambers, all of Caldwell County; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Don Bragg of Caldwell County; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Owen Glass of Princeton and Donnie Glass of Caldwell County; and four sisters, Oleta Fletcher, Wilma Hart and Mary Hoskins, all of Caldwell County, and Charlotte Thomason of Evansville, Ind.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. The Rev. Rodney Wallace will officiate the service, assisted by the Rev. Roger Felker.

Burial will follow in Millwood Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lewistown Christian Church, Lewistown Church Road, Princeton, Ky. 42445.

ASHLEY CLARK --1925

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:27:11 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Kentucky
April 17 1925
Friday

Ashley Clark, 17 year old son of Mr. Gildon Clark, who was accidentally shot near his home in the Olney section last Friday afternoon, died at the I. C. Hospital in Paducah yesterday morning where he was rushed in the hopes of saving his life last Saturday on the early-morning train accompanied by his father and Dr. W. P. Morse. Upon their arrival at the hospital, Dr. Boyd, the surgeon in charge, hurriedly made an examination and pronounced the condition hopeless. The bullet from a 22 Winchester rifle having entered the left side of his right shoulder. The accident was caused by his falling over an obstruction in a manner as to cause the rifle to discharge.

JOSHUA T. COLEMAN --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:25:20 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Sept. 28, 2005

Joshua T. Coleman, 23, of Princeton, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at 9:30 p.m. at his home.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Anderson.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Ann Eyley Coleman; a daughter, Mackenzie Rose Coleman of Princeton; a son, Trace Thomas Coleman of Princeton; his mother, Glenda Bales of Ledbetter; his father, Roger Wayne Coleman; a sister, Melissa Bales of Ledbetter; a grandmother, Kathleen Myers of Benton; and an aunt and uncle, Phyllis and Bob Martin of Paducah.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. at Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home in Benton. Gary Knuckles and Dr. Ivus Crouch will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in the Marshall County Memory Gardens.

HAROLD A. TRAYLOR -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:23:45 GMT

HAROLD A. TRAYLOR --2005

Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Jan. 4, 2006

Harold A. Traylor, 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at a Portland, Ore., hospital.

Born May 13, 1912, at Repton in Crittenden County, he was a son of Holbert and Vera Summers Traylor. He was the last survivor of the Fredonia High School graduating class of 1930.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorene Sullivan Traylor, in 1958; a brother, Boyce Traylor; and a sister, Joanna Phelps.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Josephine; a daughter and son-in-law, Holberta and Francke Snow, of Canby, Ore.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins in Caldwell County.

Funeral services were conducted in Portland, Ore.

Burial for Mr. Traylor was in Mount Hope Cemetery in San Diego. Calif.

ETHEL MESSAMORE --1990

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:14:33 GMT

Princeton Leader
Princeton KY
January 18, 1990

Funeral services for Ethel Messamore, of Henshaw, KY., were held Wednesday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Whitsell funeral home in Sturgis (KY.) with burial following in Pythian Ridge Cemetery there.

Mrs. Messamore, age 87, died Monday morning, January 15, at Crittenden County Convalescent Center.

Survivors include one daughter, Vernell Sigler, of Princeton, one son, Leldon Messamore, of Henderson; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

BOBBY GENE OAKLEY --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:12:07 GMT

The Times Leader
Primceton, Ky.
Oct. 19, 2005

Bobby Gene Oakley, 72, of Benton and formerly of Cadiz, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at 11:39 a.m. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.

A retired truck driver of the Baptist faith, he was born March 23, 1933, in Golden Pond, (Trigg Co., Ky.), a son of the late Lois and Tilda Futrell Oakley.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mable Oakley; his second wife, Ruby (Lear) Boyd Oakley; a step-son, Terry Boyd; a daughter, Edna Nell Oakley in infancy; and a step-grandson, Terry Shane Boyd.

Survivors include his wife, Jo Anne Oakley; a son, Bobby Dale Oakley of Cadiz; five daughters, Sharon Rose McCraw of Cadiz, Barbara Jean Donelson, Elizabeth Lane and Rose Ann Oakley, all of Murray, Joanne McCoy of Canton, and step-daughter, Tina (Boyd) Bucy of Paris, Tenn.; four stepdaughters, Linda Murphy of Calvert City, Pamela Powell of London, Kathy Johnston of Benton and Kim Dunn of Mayfield; two stepsons, Kevin Johnston of Benton and Jason Johnston of Lexington; 16 grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild; two brothers, Billy Oakley of Murray and J.B. Oakley of Cadiz; and two sisters, Betty Barehead of Murray and Dianne Lester of Princeton.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at King’s Funeral Home in Cadiz. The Rev. Irvin Darnall officiated the service.

Burial followed in Long Creek Cemetery in Land Between The Lakes. (Trigg Co., Ky.)

Pallbearers were Kevin Johnston, Mike Dunn, Jason Johnston, Jim Donelson, Buddy McCraw, Craig Oakley and Brent Oakley.

BELLE GIBBS -- 1908

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 4:06:43 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton, Ky.
November 17 1908
Tuesday

Mrs. Belle Gibbs, wife of Mr. J. H. Gibbs, after a long illness of several months breathed her last shortly after midnight Friday night, thus yielding her life back to Him who gave it.

Although a great sufferer since early last March, Mrs. Gibbs bourn her affliction with great patience and endurance and up to the very end of her existence almost without a murmur of complaint, she having realized for months the nearness of the end. With the full knowledge of the final result of her illness, her devoted husband, through skilled physicians and trained nurses, did everything in his power to alleviate her suffering as much as possible during her entire illness.

Some weeks prior to her death, she was sent to Louisville for treatment by a noted specialist of that city, but claiming that nothing could be done other than which had already and was being done for her here at home, she was sent back only to await the coming of the last summons.

Mrs. Gibbs, whose maiden name was Miss Keebler, was born and reared in Metropolis, Illinois. She was twice married, being the widow Morris, when she was married to Mr. Gibbs, January 16 1885. In 1896, they moved to this city since which time this had been her home. She was born June 10 1858.

The funeral services conducted from the family residence on Harrison and Washington streets by the Rev. R W Morehead, Saturday afternoon were largely attended as was also the interment in the city cemetery. Mr. Gibbs, the bereaved husband, has a sincere sympathy of the entire community in this, his great loss.

Note:
city cemetery = Cedar Hill Cemetery, Princeton, Ky.

HENRY F. NESMITH -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:55:45 GMT

HENRY F. NESMITH --2005
The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Nov. 19, 2005

Henry F. Nesmith, 75, of Manchester Twp., N.J., died Sunday, June 12, 2005, at Country Manor, Dover Twp., N.J.

Born on Dec. 18, 1929, in Owensboro, a son of the late J. Roy and Elizabeth (Routen) Nesmith, he was reared in Princeton and was a graduate of Butler High School in 1946.

A member of the Baptist church, an Army veteran serving from 1946 to 1948, and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, he was a 40-year employee of the Bell System (Southern Bell, South Central Bell, Bell Labs, AT&T and Bell South-BELCOR) before retiring in 1987 as a staff manager.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Blanka K. Nesmith; a son, G. Wayne Nesmith; two daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and John O’Donnell, and Susan and Theodore Magielnicki; two grandsons; a great-grandson; and a great-granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hooper Ave., Suite 2, Toms River, N.J. 08753. DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Lakehurst, N.J., was in charge of arrangements.

Editor’s Note: This obituary was only received this week by the Times Leader.

MARIE HOBBY CASTLEBERRY --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:54:19 GMT

Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Dec. 28, 2005

Mrs. Marie Castleberry, 84, of Princeton, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at 3:45 p.m. at her home, following a short illness.

A homemaker and member of Beech Grove General Baptist Church, she was born May 16, 1921, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Alvin and Myrtle Lane Hobby.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hewlett Castleberry.

Survivors include two daughters, Pat Beavers of Princeton and Carolyn Canada of Caldwell County; four grandchildren, Tim Beavers, Brad Gill, Richard and Steve Canada; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, J.W. Hobby of Caldwell County.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home. The Rev. James Wiseman will officiate the service, assisted by the Rev. Tom McKim.

Burial will follow in Liberty Church Cemetery in Caldwell County.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JAMES ALFRED EASLEY -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:52:22 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Sept. 28, 2005

James Alfred Easley, 86, of Marion, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, at 6:10 p.m. at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.

A son of the late Minnie and Al Easley, he attended the Marion Church of God.

He was preceded in death by a son, Sonny Easley; a grandson, Joey Easley; a brother; three half-brothers; and a half-sister.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Lois Easley; two daughters, Brendyth Boone of Marion and Rhee Dixon of Tyler, Texas; two sons, Lucky Darrell Easley of Edgewater, Fla., and Joe Easley of Bellville, Ill; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mary Jane Rowe of Salem, Gladys Delnegro of Princeton, Lula Gilmore and Bonnie Hartley, both of Nashville, Tenn., and Lucy Tedrick of Marion; and three brothers, Willard and Gleaford Easley, both of Marion, and Harry Easley of Princeton.

Graveside services for Mr. Easley will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m. at Mapleview Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Daniels officiating.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.

RUBY DUKE WOOLDRIDGE -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:41:32 GMT

RUBY DUKE WOOLDRIDGE --2005

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Dec. 3, 2005

Ruby Duke Wooldridge, 71, of Hopkinsville, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at 12:05 p.m. at Regional Medical Center of natural causes.

A factory worker and member of Harrison Street Baptist Church of Princeton, she was born Sept. 15, 1934, in Caldwell County, a daughter of the late Lucien and Grace Hollowell Duke.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Hollowell and Maurine Duke.

Survivors of Mrs. Wooldridge include a daughter, Cassandra Wooldridge of Hopkinsville; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. at Brooks Haven Memorial Funeral Home in Hopkinsville.

Burial followed in Rocky Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

LOUIS MARTIN -- 1925

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:37:09 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Ky.
March 1925

Mr. Louis Martin, one of Caldwell's oldest and best citizens, died at his home in the Eddy Creek section Sunday night at 11 o'clock and will be buried in the Rock Springs Cemetery (Caldwell Co., Ky) this afternoon.

He was 87 years of age and is survived by a son and daughter, Mr. William E. Martin and Mrs. Minnie Johnson, also three brothers, Robert, Henry and William Martin, all of Caldwell County.

He was born and reared in the same community he resided in at time of his death.

NOTE:
Ky Vital Stats
Age 82
d. March 15, 1925

MARY DAVIS MARTIN --2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:34:57 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
Nov. 30, 2005

Mary Martin, 85, of Princeton, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at 6:47 a.m. at Caldwell County Hospital, following a long illness.

A retired nurse and member of Highland Baptist Church, she was born June 9, 1920, in Webster County, a daughter of the late Snowden and Amma Robinson Davis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Martin, in 1994.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Martin of Henderson, and Bill Martin of Boonville, Ind.; two daughters, June Stone of Henderson and Pat Johnson of Princeton; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Margaret Mills of Sun City, Ariz.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton. The Rev. Patrick Yates will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Blackford Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home

HAROLD H. MARTIN --1990

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:32:09 GMT

Princeton Leader
Princeton Kentucky
December 20, 1990

Memorial services for Harold H. Martin, of Fredonia, formerly of Yakima, Washington were held Friday, December 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Keith and Keith 9th Avenue Chapel in Yakima, Washington.

Mr. Martin, age 68, died Tuesday, December 11, in Yakima. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vic Martin.

A native of Fredonia, he was born December 31, 1921.

Mr. Martin was raised in Fredonia and later moved to Toppenish, where he graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War Two as an electrician's mate. After discharge he continued working as an electrician and had an electrical contractor's license and Alaska, where he worked on N slope oil fields. He was in charge of planning and construction of electrical systems on dams, mines and nuclear power plants. His work took him to places that included Thailand, Canada, Peru and Kuwait.

He and his wife, Mitzi, were in the process of moving back to Yakima at the time of his death.

Mr. Martin was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Elks Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mitzi Martin; two sons, Lee Martin, of Grandview, Washington and Pat Martin, of Vacaville, Washington; one daughter, Caycee Raymond Cobb, of Mabton, Washington; seven grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Thomas, of Yakima Washington; four step-children, five step-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.

SARAH BURRESS --1925

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:13:49 GMT

Twice-A-Week-Leader
Princeton Kentucky
March 6 1925
Friday

Mrs. Sarah Burress, aged and widely known and beloved woman of the Cerulean vicinity, died at her home Wednesday.

Burial in the family burying ground.

She was the mother of Mr. W. H. Burress of this city.

ROBERT HAROLD MERRICK -- 2005

Ken_Gilkey — 2 Apr 2008 3:07:51 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
June 1, 2005

Harold ("Tightman") Merrick, 79, of Princeton, died Monday, May 30, 2005, at 5:30 a.m., following a long illness.

A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, and member of Green Hills Baptist Church, he was born July 11, 1925, in Caldwell County, a son of the late William Lyndsey and Jessie Oliver Merrick.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Hayden Merrick, Wesley Merrick and Lesley Merrick; and four sisters, Audrey Littlefield, Bertha West, Lois Boyd and Hester Coleman.

Survivors include his caregiver, Addie Lee Borgmann of Princeton; two brothers, Bill Merrick and Herb Merrick of Princeton; and a sister, Betty Elkins of Paducah.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 2, at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home with the Rev. James Gray officiating.

Burial will follow in Blue Spring Cemetery (Caldwell Co., Ky.), with graveside military services.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Revolutionary War Pension Records

datchley — 26 Mar 2008 1:52:20 GMT

I've been posting some Caldwell County Revolutionary War Pension records here: http://debs-midlife.blogspot.com/

I have a few more extracted and will be posting them soon.

Debbie

CORDIS WOMACK --2008

kengilke — 24 Mar 2008 3:24:10 GMT

The Times Leader
Princeton, Ky.
March 19, 2008

Rev. Cordis Womack, 98, formerly of Cecile Drive, Princeton, died Monday, March 17, 2008, at 9:15 p.m., at Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake at Dallas, Texas.

A retired minister, who pastored Cumberland Presbyterian Churches in the 1930s and who served as pastor in several cities in Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas, he was a graduate of Bethel College in McKenzie, Tenn. He was born July 24, 1909, in Dixon, a son of the late James Marion and Ella Louise Herron Womack.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Moore Womack.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Claudia Womack of Dallas, Texas; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Michael and Dana Womack; a granddaughter, Carrie Womack; four great-grandchildren; a sister; and a nephew, Wendell Todd of Louisville.

Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery. (Princeton, Ky.)

There will be no visitation.

Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@morgansfuneralhome.com.