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Claycomb, Lucille - Hawesville - Nov 2009

kyseeker — 2009-11-08 05:18:20Z

HAWESVILLE, Ky. — Lucille (Curl) Claycomb, 95, died Nov. 6, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System.

She had worked at the Keowns Market and was a member of Hawesville Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Larry; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawesville Baptist Church, burial in Serenity Hills. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and 7 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.

Published in Courier Press on November 8, 2009

Brewer, Jake - Madisonville - Nov 2009

kyseeker — 2009-11-08 05:15:44Z

Jake Brewer
MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Myrtis "Jake" Brewer, 89, died Nov. 5, 2009, at the Ridgwood Terrace Nursing Facility.

She was a member of the Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ.

Surviving are sisters, Sandra Tidwell and Shirley Slaton; seven grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services noon Wednesday at the Holy Temple Of God In Christ, burial in East Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Wednesday. Mason & Sons Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Published in Courier Press on November 8, 2009

Hopson, Oreather - Providence - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-21 00:35:14Z

Hopson, Oreather

PROVIDENCE, Ky. — Oreather Mae (Douthett) Hopson, 83, died Sept. 18, 2009, in Madisonville.

She had been an operating room assistant and was a member of the Dominion Christian Center.

Surviving are daughters, Sharon Calhoun and Tempe Hopson; sons, W.R. and J.L.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Dominion Christian Center, burial in Cumberland Hill African American Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Elliott Mortuary in Madisonville is handling arrangements.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/20/2009

Hays, Dustin - Sept 2009 - Henderson

kyseeker — 2009-09-21 00:33:49Z

Hays, Dustin

HENDERSON, Ky. — Dustin L. Hays, 25, died Sept. 18, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville.

Surviving are a son, Kannon; mother and stepfather, Joanna and Clifford Hargis; sister, Kelly Meek; stepbrothers, Jimmy and Josh Watson and Shane Holmes; and grandparents, Francis Hancock and Loretta Garcia.

Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home, burial in St. Louis Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Center for Comprehensive Services in Paducah.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/20/2009

Cox, Charles - Sept 2009 Morganfield

kyseeker — 2009-09-21 00:32:15Z

Cox, Charles

MORGANFIELD, Ky. — Charles Glenn Cox, 77, died Sept. 18, 2009, at his home.

He was the co-owner of The Lily Pad, was a farmer and accountant and member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Cathy Greenwell, Carolyn Thomas and Cindy Wells; sons, Chuck and Clark; brother, Jim; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Whitsell Funeral Home, burial in Sty. Ann Church Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to services. Memorials may be made to Camp Kum-Ba-Ya Perpetual Maintenance Fund.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/20/2009

Corwin, Susie - Henderson - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-21 00:30:06Z

Corwin, Susie

HENDERSON, Ky. — Susie M. Corwin, 62, died Sept. 18, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville.

She had worked as a cashier and was a member of the Salvation Army Church.

Surviving are her husband, Charles; a daughter, Tammy Wilson; sons, Robert McDaniel and Tracy Corwin; sister, Betty Basham; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services 1 p.m. Monday at the Salvation Army Church, burial in Fernwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to services Monday. Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/20/2009

Cartwright, Kenneth - Dixon - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-21 00:27:43Z

Cartwright, Kenneth

DIXON, Ky. — Kenneth W. (Hoss) Cartwright, 59, died Sept. 15, 2009, in Hopkins County.

He was a diesel mechanic.

Surviving are a daughter, Charla Cartwright; sons, Jamie and Wesley; sisters, Janice Wilke, Linda Sutton, Mary Jewell Coney, Diane Cartwright and Karen Vanover; and four grandchildren.

Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Townsend, Jones & Erdman Funeral Home in Providence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the memorial fund in his name at any branch of Old National Bank.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/20/2009

Cain, Claude - Providence - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-21 00:26:10Z

PROVIDENCE, Ky. — Claude Cain, 91 of Providence, died Sept. 19, 2009, in Madisonville.

He was a coal miner.

Surviving are daughters, Mary Cain, Claudia Smith and Donna Lambert; sons, Larry, Billy, Garry and Jerry; and grandchildren.

Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Townsend, Jones & Erdman Funeral Home, burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to services.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/20/2009

Brasher, Jackie - Madisonville - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-21 00:24:16Z

Brasher Jr., Jackie

MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Jackie Eldred Brasher Jr., 35, died Sept. 19, 2009, at the Hillside Villa Care & Rehabilitation Center.

Surviving are his father, Jackie Brasher Sr.; and a sister, Sabrina Foster.

Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bandy Funeral Home in Nortonville, burial in Grapevine Cemetery.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/20/2009

Faughn, James Thomas - Graham - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-17 19:03:36Z

James Thomas Faughn-GRAHAM, KY.
James Faughn, 64, of Graham, died at 11:03 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

He was born April 26, 1945 in Hopkins County, Ky., to the late Bennett Faughn and Winnie Faughn. He was a construction worker. He was of the baptist faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Hook.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Brenda Faughn of Madisonville; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Eddie Parish of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery near Hanson, Ky. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville will be in charge of arrangements.

Martin, Imogene Sept 2009 -Smith Mills

kyseeker — 2009-09-14 04:55:43Z

Decker, Elvie

SMITH MILLS, Ky. — Elvie Lee "Cannonball" Decker, 71, died Sept. 12, 2009, in Henderson.

He retired from the Retiki Coal Mines and was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon; sons, Gary and Keith; a brother, James; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson, burial in Fairmont Cemetery there. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. to services. Memorials may be made to the Black Lung Association.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/14/2009
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Watson, Sue - Princeton - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-13 03:45:08Z

Watson, Sue

PRINCETON, Ky. — Sue Watson, 78, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Riverbend Retirement Center in Kuttawa.

She retired from Wal-Mart and was a member of Donaldson Baptist Church.

Surviving are son, Jeff; daughters, Jill Phelps and Jan Conley; brother, Bob Brown; sister, Marlene Coursey; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services 1 p.m. Sunday at Morgan's Funeral Home, burial in Morse Cemetery in Caldwell County. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009

Morgan, LaRue P = Madisonville - Sept 09

kyseeker — 2009-09-13 03:42:54Z

Morgan, LaRue O.

MADISONVILLE, Ky. — LaRue O. Morgan, 88, died Sept. 11, 2009, at NHC Health Care in Madisonville.

She retired from Peoples Bank and was a member of First Christian Church.

Surviving are daughter, Beth Almes; sister, Jo Nell Jackson; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services 2 p.m. Monday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home, burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday and noon to service. Memorials may be made to her church.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009

lewis, Paula Kay - Morton Gap - Sep 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-13 03:41:27Z

Lewis, Paula Kaye

MORTONS GAP, Ky. — Paula Kaye Lewis, 60, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville.

She was a bookkeeper and member of New Abundant Life Fellowship.

Surviving are son, Michael; brother, Ross Littlepage; and sister, Patsy Bearden.

Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Bandy Funeral Home in Nortonville, burial in Salem Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. to service.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009

Howton, Mary Olivine- Sept 06 - Earlington

kyseeker — 2009-09-13 03:39:04Z

Howton, Mary Olivine

EARLINGTON, Ky. — Mary Olivine Howton, 85, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.

She was a Baptist.

Surviving are daughters, Joyce Doss, Rhonda Wall, Sandra Vannoy, Barbara Wall and Mary Knight; son, Larry and William; brother, Norman Gunther; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Reid-Walters Funeral Home, burial in Liberty Cemetery in Caldwell County. Visitation is 10 a.m. to service.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009

Lewis, Paula Kaye - Set 09 Mortons Gap

kyseeker — 2009-09-13 03:31:56Z

Barefoot, Rodger Blaine - Sept 2009 - Harrisburg

kyseeker — 2009-09-13 03:18:05Z

Barefoot, Rodger Blaine

HARRISBURG, Ill. — Rodger Blaine Barefoot, 68, died Sept. 10, 2009, at his home.

He was an Army veteran and member of Dorrisville Baptist Church.

Surviving are sons, Blaine and Rodger; daughter, Tonya Rister; brothers, Jordan and John; sisters, Norma Hunt and Susan Rhodes; and a granddaughter.

Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Reed Funeral Chapel, burial in Sunset Garden Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his church.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Berger, Linda View/Sign Guest Book

Linda (Buente) Berger, age 91, of Evansville, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Deaconess Hospice Care Center.

Mrs. Berger had worked in the cafeteria at Mater Dei High School and later at Grandy's. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and a former member of Resurrection Catholic Church. Prior to living at Little Sisters, Mrs. Berger had volunteered her time there.

Surviving are her daughter, Mary Jo Covey and her husband, Stan, of Crawfordsville, Ind.; her son, Rex Berger of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; brother, Clarence Buente of Evansville; and her granddaughter, Tara Covey of Crawfordsville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Berger in 2002, and three brothers, Leroy, Edwin and Melvin Buente.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 14, at Little Sisters of the Poor, Rev. Gregory Chamberlain officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Mausoleum.

Friends may visit with the family from 2 until 5 p.m. on Sunday at Little Sisters of the Poor, 1236 Lincoln Ave.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.

Friends and family may leave condolences online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Broderhausen, Dorothy View/Sign Guest Book

Dorothy Broderhausen, 88, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born February 3, 1921, in Evansville.

Dorothy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Darmstadt and a graduate of Central High School. She was a past 4-H leader and center volunteer, where she helped cook food for the Fair. She was a past member of the Extension Homemakers Club and Boy Scout Leader. She helped her husband farm and was a member of the National Farmers Organization.

Dorothy and Ed enjoyed traveling to Army Reunions every year and she loved to crochet blankets for family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Broderhausen in 1996; brother, Norman Hoffherr; infant sister, Anna Hoffherr; and son-in-law, Bud Schlumpf.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Clyde Broderhausen; daughters, Carol Schlumpf; grandchildren, Mark and Maria Schlumpf; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Beth and Bruce Wright, Suzette Woolsey and Rita Elpers.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2009, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1401 West Boonville New Harmony Road, officiated by Rev. Bob Reinhardt, with burial at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to Reliable Adult Daycare, 5130 Vogel Road No. 130, Evansville, IN 47715, Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 1401 West Boonville New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47725, or Vanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 East Boonville New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47725. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Bromm, Charles "Charlie" View/Sign Guest Book

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Charles "Charlie" Bromm, 64, of Evansville, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009, at Golden Living Center Woodlands in Newburgh. He was born February 23, 1945, in Evansville.

He was a former member of Grace Baptist Church and a member of Northwoods Baptist Church. He retired from B&D Mold in 2002, a company he started in 1972 with his partner, Earl Dunigan. He was a very generous, kind-hearted man and he loved helping his family and other people. Charlie had a great sense of humor. He loved farming, playing golf and being a golf caddy as a young boy and teenager.

Charlie was preceded in death by his son, Joshua Bromm; brother, Bob Bromm; and sister, Elizabeth Bromm.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Vivian (Perry) Bromm; daughter, Tasha Jossa and husband, Robbie, of Newburgh; brothers, Paul Bromm and wife, Mary, Kenneth Bromm and wife, Dorothy, and Freddie Bromm and wife, Karen, all of Evansville; sister, Norma Hartz and husband, Gene, of Evansville; granddaughters, Katie and Emme Jossa; grandson, Andrew Jossa; sister-in-law, Dianne Bromm; numerous nieces and nephews; and a close family friend Dorothy Oakley.

Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2009, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bobby Pell and Rev. Don Moore, with burial at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Dr. Rick Crawford for his care and friendship.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or the American Diabetes Association, 3700 Bellemeade Avenue, Suite 107B, Evansville, IN 47711. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Foster, Marjorie F. View/Sign Guest Book

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NEWTONVILLE, Ind. — Marjorie F. Foster, 84, of Newtonville, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009, at the Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City, Indiana.

Marjorie was born in Newtonville, Indiana, on June 6, 1925, to the late George and Mary (Hurst) Mueller.

She retired from the Perry County Hospital as a respiratory therapist. Marjorie was a member of the Rockport American Legion Post 254 Ladies Auxiliary.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Al Foster; and son, George Foster.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Steve Foster and his wife Sheila of Tell City, Ind., Bob Foster and his wife Debbie of Chrisney, Ind., Randy Foster and his wife Peggy of Tell City, Ind., Tony Foster and his wife Joanna of Sulivan, Ind., Danny Foster and his wife Debbie of Newtonville, Ind., Jean Foster of Troy, Ind., Linda Joines and her husband Larry of Gentryville, Ind., Donna Foster of Troy, Ind., and Peggy Brenner of Huntingburg, Ind.; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.

Services are 11 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2009, at the Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, Ind. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Newtonville, Ind.

Visitation is from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2009, and from 8 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Alzheimer's Association, American Diabetes Association, New Hope Cemetery.

Friends unable to attend may send a condolence to the family at www.boultinghousefuneralhome.com.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Frantz, Frances K.

Frances K. Frantz, 55, of Newburgh, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

Surviving are husband, Raymond; children, Bryan Williams, Kenneth and Raymond Frantz; and a sister, Carla Lee.

Services 11 a.m. Monday at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, burial in Albright Cemetery in Mackey. Visitation is 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to service.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Gillians, Maudie L. View/Sign Guest Book

Maudie L. Gillians, 88, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009, at Heritage Center. She was born March 10, 1921, in Folsomville, to the late Rev. Claude I. and Hazel M. Hunsaker.

She worked for National and Flexsteel Furniture Company as a seamstress from 1949 until 1986. She was a member of Shiloh General Baptist Church and spent 15 years on the General Baptist Freedom Home Mission Board. She was a member of the Cottage Committee of Freedom and the Association of General Baptist Denomination in 1992 and 1993. She was a member of Eastern Star Robert Morris No. 87, White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 14 and Order of the Amaranth.

Maudie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Gillians; and sister, Ruth Barrett.

She is survived by her sister, Anice Barnett of Boonville; 16 nieces and nephews; 18 great-nieces and nephews; and her Loving Caregiver, her niece, Oliveen Winfield of Evansville.

The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Center and Hospice for their wonderful care.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2009, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bill Carlisle, with burial at Locust Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m., with an Eastern Star Service at 6:30 p.m., and Monday from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Guinn, Ethel M.

PROVIDENCE, Ky. — Ethel M. Guinn, 68, died Sept. 11, 2009, in Madisonville.

She had been a nurse and was a member of Providence Church of Christ.

Surviving are son, Darrell; daughters, Mary Kirk, Thelma Shellenbarger and Teresa Stone; brother, Charles Oakley; sisters, Joan Oakley, Linda Marshbanks, Wanda Holley and Hattie Gibson; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services 11 a.m. Monday at Townsend, Jones & Erdman Funeral Home, burial in Shady Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to service.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009
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Harberson, Frances Pauline McCormick

ASHBYBURG, Ky. — Frances Pauline McCormick Harberson, 78, died Sept. 11, 2009, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville.

She retired from Carhartt Manufacturing and was a member of Jewell City Holiness Church.

Surviving are sons, Donald, Ronald and Harold; daughters, Sheryl Benson, Ann Newton, Shelia England and Lesia Reynolds; brothers, James and Richard McCormick; sisters, Sue Underhill, Elsie Chamberlain, Anna Faye McCormick and Thalia Deason; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services 2 p.m. Sunday at Tomblinson Funeral Home Slaughters-Hanson Chapel, burial in Clearview Cemetery in Vandetta. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to service.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009

— Ethel M. Guinn, 68, died Sept. 11, 2009, in Madisonville.

kyseeker — 2009-09-13 03:15:22Z

OVIDENCE, Ky. — Ethel M. Guinn, 68, died Sept. 11, 2009, in Madisonville.

She had been a nurse and was a member of Providence Church of Christ.

Surviving are son, Darrell; daughters, Mary Kirk, Thelma Shellenbarger and Teresa Stone; brother, Charles Oakley; sisters, Joan Oakley, Linda Marshbanks, Wanda Holley and Hattie Gibson; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services 11 a.m. Monday at Townsend, Jones & Erdman Funeral Home, burial in Shady Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to service.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/12/2009

Alexander, Yvonne - Dawson Springs - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-11 03:23:35Z

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. — Yvonne Marlene Alexander, 60, died Sept. 4, 2009 at her home.

She was a member of Full Gospel Church.

Surviving are her mother, Verdia Ware; daughter, Darlene Brinkley; son, Thomas McElvain; brothers, Delmar Alexander and Dennis Brown; and seven grandchildren.

Services 1 p.m. Friday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home, burial in Dalton Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to services.

Pippin, Mitchell - Sept 2009 - Henderson

kyseeker — 2009-09-09 05:50:33Z

Pippin, Mitchell

HENDERSON, Ky. — Mitchell D. "Mickey" "Mouse" Pippin, 52, died Sept. 4, 2009.

He worked for Western Kentucky Drilling Fluids.

Surviving are his wife, Donna; daughters, Sara Pippin and Rachel Jarrett; stepdaughter, Talisha Adkins; stepson, Jonathan Page; sisters, Janice Hearin and Carole Rigdon; brothers, H.R. Jr., Jackie, Thomas, John and Nathan; and four grandchildren.

Services 2 p.m. Thursday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, burial in Fairmont Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. today and noon to services.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/9/2009

Nunn, Donald - Henderson - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-09 05:49:16Z

Nunn, Donald

HENDERSON, Ky. — Donald Carroll Nunn, 61, died Sept. 1, 2009, at his home.

He had been a fireman.

Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Frank; son, Chris; mother, Alice Nunn; brothers, Vernon, Danny and Douglas; and four grandchildren.

There will be no services or visitation at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Crusades for Children.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/9/2009

Drury, William - Henderson - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-09 05:47:58Z

Drury, William

HENDERSON, Ky. — William B. Drury, 87, died Sept. 5, 2009, at Methodist Hospital.

He retired from the State of Kentucky as a labor investigator and was a member Immanuel Baptist Temple.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; and a sister, Mary Noah.

Services 10 a.m. Thursday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. Masonic service, and from 9 a.m. to services on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Temple.

Published in the Courier Press on 9/9/2009

Douglas, Ray - Sacramento - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-09 05:46:55Z

Douglas, Ray

SACRAMENTO, Ky. — Ray Douglas, 48, died Sept. 8, 2009, at the St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville.

He worked at Geary Brothers Saw Mill.

Surviving are sons, Joseph and Jason; sister, Elizabeth Davis; brother, Jeffery.

Services 3:30 p.m. today at Muster Funeral Homes, Livermore Chapel, burial in the Island Baptist Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 p.m.

Eastwood, Louise - Sept 2009 - Sebree

kyseeker — 2009-09-09 05:44:49Z

Eastwood, Louise M.

SEBREE, Ky. — Louise M. Eastwood of Sebree, Ky., passed away September 7, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, Ky.

She was born Dec. 17, 1915, in Webster County, Ky., to the late Jasper and Myrtle (King) Marks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband of 36 years, Lloyd Williams (1968), her second husband of 33 years Fred K. Eastwood (2004), 2 brothers J. D. Marks and Houston Marks, one stepson, Randal Eastwood and son-in-law Emerson Moser.

She was a member of the Sebree General Baptist Church. She was a charter member of the Onton Homemakers. She has worked at J.C. Penny in Evansville, Woolworth I Henderson and Kusan Plastics. She was also a Kentucky Colonel.

She is survived by one daughter, Norma Moser of Sebree, Ky.; grandson, Mark and wife, Cheryl Moser, of Sebree, Ky.; grandchildren, Josh Moser of Henderson and Kelly and husband, Nick Manicke, of West Lafayette, Ind.; 2 stepsons, Bradley Eastwood of Henderson, Ky., and Michael Eastwood of Sebree, Ky.; and 5 stepgrandchildren.

Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Tomblinson Funeral Home Sebree Chapel in Sebree, Ky. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Sebree, Ky. Brothers Rudy Moser and Jackie Rich will officiate.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today and Thursday from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Williams, Elbert - Cadiz - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-03 02:15:40Z

Funeral services for Elbert “Ed” Williams, 94 of Cadiz will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Goodwin Funeral Home.

The Rev. John Hagan will officiate at the services. Burial will follow in the Kentucky Veteran’s Cemetery West in Hopkinsville with full military honors.

Mr. Williams died at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Shady lawn Nursing Center in Cadiz of natural causes.

Mr. Williams was born Thursday, June 10, 1915 in Brownwood, Texas. He was the son of the late Francis M. and Connie L. Brown Williams.

Mr. Williams was a US Army Veteran serving in WWII. He was a retired mechanic from Stockton Transit Bus Line and Stockton School District. He had also worked as a helicopter mechanic. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lola Romero Isbell Williams, two brothers, John P. Williams and Cecil L. Williams; two sisters, Loucil Williams and Ruby Williams.

Survivors include four sons, Robert “Bob” Williams of Gracey, Richard T. Williams of Salings, Calif., Steve A. Williams of Broomfield, Colo., and Roy L. Williams; one daughter, Florence I. Williams Montalvo of Bethel Island, Calif., two-step daughters, Louise Lopez of Stockton, Calif., and Delorse Gonsalez of Stockton, Calif.

Serving, as pallbearers were Robert Williams, III, Tommy Williams, Jared Skinner, Bruce Balthrope, Sean Williams and Derek Martin.

Honorary pallbearers were James “J.T.” Sota, Kaleb “tag’s” Skinner and Kevin Martin.

Williams, Vera Cox - Wichita Falls - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-03 02:12:52Z

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Mrs. Vera Cox Williams, 83, of Wichita Falls, Texas died Monday, August 24, 2009 in Wichita Falls. She was the widow of the late Cullen Williams, who was a former resident of Trigg County and whose family were pioneer farmers in Trigg and Calloway counties as well as descendants of the Thomas and Bridges families. Mrs. Williams and her husband lived in several USAF installations in the United States and foreign countries during his military career. Funeral services and burial were Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in Wichita Falls.

In addition to her husband, her parents, one son, and three sisters preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Sandy Fogarty of Cleburne, Texas and Carrie Beth Bilbow of Wichita Falls. Also surviving are one sister-in-law, Hilda Williams Bridges of Murray, and several nieces and nephews in Trigg and Christian counties.

Maslanka, Dorothy - Cadiz - Sept 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-03 02:05:31Z

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Dorothy Riggin Maslanka, 81, of Lawrenceville, Ga., formerly of Cadiz, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. Her family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service in Lawrenceville.

A Mass of Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with interment to follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. The Rev. Albert W. Jowdy will officiate.

Mrs. Maslanka was born on Sept. 22, 1927 in Cadiz to Harry Claude Riggin and Ila Rogers.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Richard Maslanka; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Heaton Chastain and Jerry, and Pat Heaton Andrews and David; two granddaughters, Samantha and Jozette Nevils; one grandsone, David Carlisle; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Turpin; sister and brother-in-law Reva Mae and Cecil Thomas; sister-in-law Patty Heaton; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Atlanta, 1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 500, Tucker, GA 30084, or the American Cancer Society. Condolonces may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com.

Caldwell, Venious, Wingo - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 22:08:38Z

WINGO, Ky. — Graveside services for Venious C. Caldwell, 103, of Wingo, formerly of Martin, Tenn., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Parchmes Cemetery in Dresden, Tenn., with Pastor Greg Hussey officiating.

Mrs. Caldwell died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday at her home.

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred James Caldwell; three sisters; and three brothers. Her parents were Milton and Roxie Mariah Caldwell.

There will be no visitation.

Mason Memorial Chapel in Mayfield is handling arrangements.

Holshouser, Thelma - Symsonia - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 22:07:23Z

SYMSONIA, Ky. — Thelma Carter Holshouser, 95, of Symsonia died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday at her home.

She was a homemaker, member of Spring Creek Church of Christ and former member of Northside Church of Christ.

She is survived by two daughters, Donette Long of Symsonia and Saundra Behrens of Mayfield; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harper Holshouser; four brothers; and three sisters. Her parents were James and Bernice Kaler Carter.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown Funeral Home in Mayfield with Mike Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Johnston, Lala - Benton - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 22:05:51Z

BENTON, Ky.

She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Wallace, Benton, Ky.; son, Steve Johnston, Benton, Ky.; sister, Dorothy Lane, Benton; grandchildren, Lance Derington, Eric Johnston, Amy Johnston, all of Benton; and great-grandchildren, Wade and Lakyn Derington of Benton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Thorpe Johnston; sisters, Thelma Cassity and Unamay Gray; son, Vance Eugene Johnston, and grandchild, Megan Johnston.

Arrangements are being handled by Collier Funeral Home, P.O. Box 492, Benton, Ky. Graveside service will be held at the Green Hills Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Ky., on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at 1 p.m., Rev. Ricky Sexton officiating.

Friends may call the funeral home between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Wednesday.

Guinn, James F Jr, Aug 2009 - formerly Christian Co

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:45:34Z

LAKE PLACID, Fla. — James F. Guinn Jr., 78, Lake Placid, Fla., formerly of Christian County, Ky., died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, at his home of natural cause.

Services were Friday, Aug. 14, in Florida with the Michael A. Brochetti Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Placid.

A native of Stewart County, Tenn., he was born Jan. 28, 1931, the son of James F. Guinn Sr. and Odessa McCain Guinn.

He had worked for more than 40 years with Dressel Dairy and for Wabasso Road Dairy.

Survivors include his wife, June Guinn; his children, Mrs. Don (Myra) Durrence, Venus, Fla., James Guinn III, Lake Placid, Mrs. Joe (Marsha) O’Berry, Holapaw, Fla., and Crockett, Texas; a brother, Thomas Guinn, Christian County; sisters, Darlene Cowherd, Shirley Sugg, Rita Combs and Dixie Primm, all of Christian County; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Deatherage, William Sr, Hopkinsville - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:44:05Z

William G. Deatherage Sr.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery for William G. Deatherage Sr., 96, Hopkinsville.

The Rev. Dr. John Ledford will officiate.

Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home.

He died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Morningside of Hopkinsville of natural causes.

A native of Carrollton, he was born Aug. 26, 1912, the son of the late George William and Florence Geier Deatherage.

A retired banker, he was the former president and chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the former Planters Bank and Trust Co. and served as director of Planters, Nations Bank-Kentucky.

He was a member and elder of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Prominent in banking, he was also a long-time community leader, having served as division chairman for the Hopkinsville-Christian County United Way, as a director of the Hopkinsville Servicemen’s Center, was a member and former chairman of the military affairs committee of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the industrial committee of the local chamber of commerce.

In addition, he was a former member and chairman of the advisory board of the Hopkinsville Community College and was a three-term director of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and former director of Lincoln Income Life Insurance Co.

A Rotarian, he had served as the club’s president and for 27 years served as a director and secretary and treasurer of the Hopkinsville Industrial Foundation.

He was a founder and former president of the Tennessee-Kentucky Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).

He had also served as a director for the Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. and as a director at the Kentucky New Era.

In addition, he was a member of the Athenaeum Literary Society and had served that organization as president.

As a graduate of Centre College, he had served as a director of the Centre College Alumni Association.

He was a member and former director of the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club.

A former bank examiner, he also served two terms as director of the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and was a former regional vice president of the American Bankers Association and was a former president and director of the Association of Military Banks of America.

A World War II Army veteran, he served with rank of captain.

His wife, Helen Early Deatherage, died in 1999.

Survivors include his son, local attorney William G. Deatherage Jr., Hopkinsville; two daughters, Sara Jane Montgomery, Danville, and Julie Ann Moore, Nashville, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Ordinary Hero, P.O. Box 1423, Brentwood, TN, 37024.

Smith, LaQuetta - Covington - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:42:29Z

Services for LaQuetta Diane Gee “Dee-Dee” Smith, 51, Covington, formerly of Hopkinsville, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Holiness Church of Deliverance with Gloria Leavell officiating.

Burial will be in Cave Springs Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Adams and Sons Mortuary.

She died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center, Edgewood, following a long illness.

A native of Hopkinsville, she was born April 8, 1958, the daughter of Claudette Gray Gee, Marion, Ind., and the late Clarence D. Gee Sr.

She had worked at the Embassy Suites in Covington and attended the Ninth Street Baptist Church in Covington.

She was a member of the Eastern Star.

In addition to her mother, survivors include a son, Ricardo Smith, Covington; three daughters, LaToya, Artangue and Monique Smith, all of Covington; three sisters, Delbra Gee and Yolanda Reed, both of Marion, Melba Gee, Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, William and Leverett Gee, both of Marion; her paternal grandmother, Christine Gee, Hopkinsville, and eight grandchildren.

Smith, Elmer - Trenton - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:40:42Z

Services for Elmer Eugene “Buddy” Smith, 73, Trenton, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Trenton Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Anderson officiating.

Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 tonight at the church.

Latham Funeral Home, Elkton, is in charge of arrangements.

He died at 12:12 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center of natural causes.

A native of Trenton, he was born April 25, 1936, the son of the late Ernest T. and Pauline Scott Smith.

He was a self-employed drywall hanger and was a Mason and Shriner and a member of the Trenton Baptist Church.

He was an Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Smith; three sons, Kenny, Kelly and Tommy Smith, all of Hopkinsville; two daughters, Angelique McCartney, Fort Myers, Fla., Lisa Kaye Holman, Lexington; a sister, Mary Turner, Elkton, and six grandchildren.

Bivins, Shirley - Princeton - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:39:22Z

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday.

A native of Caldwell County, she was born June 8, 1940, the daughter of the late Alvin and Martha Martin Goodaker.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Melanie) Sisk, and Amanda Cooper, both of Dawson Springs; two stepdaughters, Carol Vanwagner and Mary Barnes, both of Florida; two sisters, Shella McGregor and Shanna Oliver, both of Caldwell County; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Boren, Charles Nelson - formerly Trigg - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:38:12Z

TENNESSEE RIDGE, Tenn. — Charles Nelson Boren, 62, Tennessee Ridge, formerly of Trigg County, Ky., died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Horizon Medical Center, Dickson, Tenn., of natural causes.

Services were Saturday at Nave Funeral Home in Erin, Tenn., with Shawn Kiselka officiating.

Burial was in Lewis Cemetery in Spring Hill, Tenn.

A second service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Trigg County.

A native of Muhlenberg County, Ky., he was born Nov. 25, 1946, the son of Cullen and Nella Creamer Boren.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Enos Boren; a daughter, Michelle Boren, Henderson; a stepson, Joey Reynolds, Tennessee Ridge; a stepdaughter, Tammy Laxton, Tennessee Ridge; a sister, Mrs. James (Judy) Terrell, Trigg County; one grandson, two stepgranddaughters and three step-great-grandchildren.

Cranor, Donald - Nortonville - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:37:01Z

NORTONVILLE, Ky. — Donald Laith Cranor, 78, Nortonville, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, at the Regional Medical Center, Madisonville, of natural causes.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bandy Funeral Home with Steve Rutherford officiating.

Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Nortonville.

Visitation will be from 5 until 8 tonight and Friday from 10 a.m. until time for the service at the funeral home.

A native of Christian County, he was the son of the late Laith and Iris Croft Cranor.

He was a coal miner who had worked for Peabody Coal-River Queen Surface Mine.

He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and was a member of the Crofton Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Hight Cranor; a daughter, Penny Cranor, Nortonville; two brothers, Dennis Cranor, and Wayne Cranor, both of Crofton; and three sisters, Wanda Wooley, Portales, N.M., Mrs. Douglas (Ann) Meredith, Crofton, and Ruby Cranor, Hopkinsville.

Rich, Barbara - formerly Guthrie - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:35:51Z

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Barbara Shantel Rich, 43, Hoover, Ala., and a former resident of Guthrie, Ky., died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Alabama.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Trussville, with burial to be in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 tonight at the funeral home.

A native of Kentucky, she was born July 6, 1966, the daughter of Pam Haley, Guthrie, and Larry Haley, Kentucky.

She worked as a registered nurse at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, survivors include a son, Trevor Broadly, Trussville; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Vinson, Hoover, and Karen Moorehead, Birmingham; sisters, Kimberly Newsam and Beth Haley-Nunez, both of Kentucky, and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Morton, Brett - Aug 2009 - Eddyville

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:34:38Z

EDDYVILLE, Ky. — Brett “Bubba” Morton, 20, Eddyville, died at 10:18 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Nashville, Tenn., of cancer.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Morgan’s Funeral Home, with Randall Phillips and Dean Roach and the Rev. Keith Howell officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

A native of McCracken County, he was born Dec. 28, 1988, the son of Stephen and Sherry Lee Morton.

He graduated from the School for the Blind in 2007 and was a freshman at the University of Louisville.

He was a member of Church of Christ, Princeton.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his maternal grandparents, Robert E. and Nona M. Lee, Springfield, Tenn.; a brother, Brad Morton, Pensacola, Fla., and a sister, Brandi Morton, Eddyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge, 2808 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, Tenn., 37203, and the Development Department Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, Calif., 94915-1200.

Williams, Vera Cox - formerly Trigg - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:30:00Z

WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Vera Cox Williams, 83, Wichita Falls and a former resident of Trigg County, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, in Wichita Falls.

Funeral services and burial were Wednesday in Wichita Falls.

She was preceded in death by her husband,

Survivors include her two daughters, Sandy Fogarty, Cleburne, Texas, and Carrie B. Gilbow, Wichita Falls.

London, Jack B - formerly Hopkinsville - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:28:30Z

LAKE CORMORANT, Miss. — Jack B. London, 88, Lake Cormorant and formerly of Hopkinsville, died Wednesday at his home of natural causes.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hughart and Beard Funeral home with Dr. David Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

A native of Texas, he was born Oct. 31, 1926, the son of the late James R. and Mildred Blaisdell London.

He was a self-employed paint contractor.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Hopkinsville, and the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Shelton London; two sons, Jack Lee London, Indianapolis, Ind., and Bruce Thomas, Scott City, Mo.; three daughters, Patricia Epley, Missouri; Teresa Adkins, Clarksville, Tenn., and Katherine Charlton, Lake Cormorant; a sister, Anna Renna, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Sargeant, Carrie - Aug 2009 - Hopkinsville

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:27:19Z

Carrie “Billie” Catherine Sargeant, 94, West 13th Street, died at 5:57 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at her home of natural causes.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Green Hill Memorial Gardens with family members officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at Maddux-Fuqua Hinton Funeral Home, Hopkinsville.

A native of Christian County, she was born Aug. 29, 1915, the daughter of the late Frank Wade and Mary Ellen Goings Hampton.

She retired following 33 years as an office manager at JC Penney and was a member of the First Christian Church.

Her husband, Preston Louis Sargeant Sr., preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Jane Beverly Payne, Hopkinsville; a son, Preston Louis Sargeant Jr., Hopkinsville; a brother, E.G. “Bummy” Hampton, Pembroke, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Cohoon, Carl - Hopkinsville - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:26:04Z

Carl Cohoon, 69, Wallace Avenue, died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, Bowling Green, following a long illness.

A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lamb Funeral Home with Graham Harvey officiating.

There will be no visitation.

The body is being cremated.

A native of Trenton, Mich., he was born April 22, 1940, the son of the late Carl Riley Cohoon Sr. and Mary Dorothy Tabor Cohoon.

He was a retired painter, was an Army veteran and was a member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Strickland Cohoon; a son, Jamie Cohoon, address not available; two daughters, Debbie Kolar, Redford, Mich., Christine Polete, Christian County; two sisters, Jackie Grunwald, Wood Haven, Mich., Brenda Miller, Wyandotte, Mich.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Littlejohn, Charline- Princeton - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:25:00Z

PRINCETON, Ky. — Charline Littlejohn, 67, Princeton, died at 3:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at the Caldwell County Hospital following a long illness.

Graveside services were scheduled for 3 this afternoon at Millwood Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Glass officiating.

Morgan’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

A native of Caldwell County, she was born Feb. 17, 1942, the daughter of the late Charles and Viola Walls Littlejohn.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include three brothers, Opal Littlejohn, Princeton, Elmo and James Littlejohn, both of Dawson Springs and two sisters, Lizzie Fralick, Princeton and Mary Adams, Marshall County.

Brodie, Destinee - Christian Co - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:23:55Z

Destinee Lashell Brodie, 4-month-old daughter of Roderick Tutt and Ebony Brodie, Hopkinsville, died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center of natural causes.

Services were this morning at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Norris Mills officiating.

Burial was in Cave Springs Cemetery. Gamble Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

She was a native of Christian County, born April 22, 2009.

In addition to the parents, survivors include two sisters, Aaliyah and Ja’Niva Brodie, both of Hopkinsville; maternal grandparents, Lacresha Brodie and Donald Mason, both of Hopkinsville; paternal grandmother, Sandy Tutt, Hopkinsville; maternal great-grandmother, Katherine Mason, Hopkinsville, and paternal great-grandmother, Lynetta Murphy, Greenville.

Lane, Andrew - Caldwell - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:22:37Z

PRINCETON, Ky. — Andrew Lane, 71, Caldwell County, died at 7:03 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, following a brief illness.

Services were scheduled for 1 this afternoon at Morgan’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Cecil Shelton officiating.

Burial was to be in Friendship Cemetery in Lyon County.

A native of Caldwell County, he was born Aug. 13, 1938, the son of the late E.R. and Mary Jane Johnson Lane.

He was a retired construction superintendent.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Mae Cummins Lane; four sons, David M. Lane, Lyon County, Anthony, Chris and Tim Lane, all of Caldwell County; a daughter, Melinda Sue Lane, Caldwell County; two brothers, Glenn Lane, Caldwell County, Dennis Lane, Greenbriar, Tenn.; a sister, Meda Mae Browning, Nashville, Tenn., 18 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Carr, Helen Taylor - Guthrie - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:20:40Z

GUTHRIE, Ky. — Helen Taylor Carr, 73, Guthrie, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at her home of natural causes.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cook-Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. William Luffman officiating.

Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Guthrie.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 until 8 tonight and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time for the service.

A native of Logan County, she was born April 12, 1936, the daughter of the late Clifford and Dorothy Delk Edwards Austin.

She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Outreach Church in Clarksville, Tenn.

Survivors include her husband, Raz C. Carr; three sons, Rex and James Carr, both of Springfield, Tenn., Ronnie Carr, Richfield, Utah, and a daughter, Rita Head, Guthrie.

Vernon, Minnie Lee - Hopkinsville- Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:19:16Z

Minnie Lee Brown Vernon, 87, South Kentucky Avenue, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, at Christian Health Center following a brief illness.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hughart and Beard Funeral Home, Hopkinsville, with the Rev. Larry Dale Combs officiating.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until time for the service.

A native of Sebree, she was born Feb. 12, 1922, the daughter of the late George Washington and Icy Dora Paige Brown.

She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Parker, West Melbourne, Fla., and one grandchild.

Earthman, Cora - Pembroke - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:17:12Z

Cora Lee Earthman, 89, Pembroke, died at 3:12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at the Pembroke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Edgefield Baptist Church, Pembroke, with the Rev. Kenneth L. Jones officiating.

Burial will be in Pembroke Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at Gamble Funeral Home from 5 until 7 p.m.

A native of Todd County, she was born Feb. 16, 1920, the daughter of the late Hosley and Bessie Burrus.

She was a homemaker and a member of Edgefield Baptist Church.

Her husband, John Eathman Sr., preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons, John Earthman Jr., Hopkinsville, Rufus and Michael Earthman, both of Pembroke; three daughters, Mary Hall, South Field, Mich., Margaret Young, Pembroke, Elise Gray, Hopkinsville; a sister, Mildred McCoy, Indianapolis, Ind.; 21 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Trent, Chase - Henderson - Aug 2009

kyseeker — 2009-09-01 21:13:33Z

Trent, Chase

HENDERSON, Ky. — Chase Ryan Trent, 16, died Aug. 29, 2009, on State Road 351.

He was a junior at Henderson County High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his parents, Randy and Phyllis; and grandparents, Shirley Abell, Randel and Glyndia Trent and Brenda Duncan.

Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, burial in St. Louis Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. today and until 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church building fund.