Harold Rollin Coakley, 79, Greensburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999
at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.
Son of the late Engram Coakley and May Money Coakley, he was born on
June 12, 1920 in Green County, Ky., and was a member of Calvary Assembly
of God in Elizabethtown.
He was married to Mary Lois Beams Wright on Nov. 25, 1977, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Mary Lois Coakley Milby of Louisville;
three step-children, H.L. Wright of Greensburg, Richard Wright of Greensburg,
and Eugene Wright of Summersville; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
four great-great-grandchildren; one aunt, Betty Miller of Louisville, and
a special friend, Rhonda Campbell of Greensburg.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Valcie Coakley Perkins
in 1938; and one son, Harold Lewis Coakley on July 22, 1957.
William Arthur Parker, 82, of Elkhorn, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 in
Elizabethtown, after an illness.
He was the son of the late William Logan Parker and Addie Clark Parker.
Parker was a retired farmer.
He was married to Lorena Jane Antle Parker, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters, Harlan W. Parker,
Allen Parker, Johnny Ray Parker, Iona White, Burma Wheeler, all of Campbellsville,
Ronnie Parker of South New Jersey, and Patsy Riggs of Elizabethtown; 23
grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren; and one brother, T.V. Parker
of Campbellsville.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Shelby Parker.
James D. Bradbury Jr., 53, of Ashland, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999 in
Irving, Texas.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1946 in Owensboro, Ky, the son of Mary Russell
Franklin Bradbury of Bardstown, and the late James D. Bradbury Sr.
Bradbury was a claims adjuster manager at Putnam Insurance Agency.
Besides his mother, Bradbury is survived by his fiancee, Debbie Frazier
of Ashland; two daughters, Veronica Benson of Crestwood, and Samantha Richard
of Columbia; one sister, Dorinda Lasure of Bardstown; and three grandchildren.
Arnold Ray Nelson, 71, of Summit, Ill., formerly of Sparksville, died
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999 at Hines Veterans Hospital in Maywood, Ill., after
an illness.
He was the son of the late Vishue and Irene Coomer Nelson of Adair
County, Ky.
Nelson was a retired machine operator and a veteran of the Korean War
and was a member of VFW in Summit, Ill.
He was married to Flossie Maglene Baker Nelson, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Jimmy Nelson of Bowling Green, and
Greg Nelson of Columbia; one daughter, Lisa Fisher of Chicago, Ill.; one
sister, Catherine Grigsby of South Roxanne, Ill.; one granddaughter, Toni
Ann Fisher; two grandsons, Dominic and Alex Fisher; two step-grandsons,
Vincent and Angelo Fisher; three step-granddaughters, Mandy and Ruby Combs,
and Jennifer Theiry.
Dr. Thomas Aguillon, 71, of Colorado, City, Texas, died Monday, Nov.
8, 1999 in Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Stilts of Aguillon of Texas; two
sons and one daughter, Tommy Aguillon of Houston, Chris Aguillon of Austin,
Texas, and Tammy Aguillon Snider of Dallas; two grandsons, Jordan and Zachary
Snider of Dallas; and his mother-in-law, Inez Holman of Greensburg.
Kathleen Newton Sandusky, 84, of Louisville, died Wednesday, Feb. 23,
2000 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, after an illness.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Newton and Maude Baumgarner.
Newton. She was a housewife, mother and former employee of Bellarmine
and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.
She was married to Dale Sandusky, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dale Keith and JoAnn
Sandusky of Louisville; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jane Sandusky
of North Carolina, and Ann and Eddie Ladusaw of Louisville; one granddaughter,
DeVon Von Almon of Louisville; one brother and one sister, Buddy Newton
and Lola Nell Bertram of Campbellsville.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Bernard Newton.
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Denver T. Holcomb, 74, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Canarse, Brooklyn,
N.Y., died Feb. 18, 2000.
He was the son of James Cleveland Holcomb and Bertha Barr Holcomb, and
was born on Sept. 18, 1925 at Knifley, Ky.
He was married to Connie DeMatties, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include one daughter, Carol Ann Gibson of Bellmawr, N.J.;
three sons, Thomas James Holcomb of St. Louis, Mo., the Rev. Joseph T.
Holcomb and Jeffrey C. Holcomb of Brooklyn, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Christie of Mannsville;
and one brother, James W. Holcomb of Knifley.
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Bobby Ray Deering, 59, of Eagle Point Road, Campbellsville, died Thursday,
Feb. 24, 2000 in Campbellsville.
Son of the late Owen Deering and Mary Haydon Deering, he was born in
Marion County, Ky. on May 30, 1940, and was a member of Liberty Baptist
Church.
Deering was a veteran having served in the United States Army.
He was married to Doris Perkins on April 21, 1990, who survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Sheila DeLa Fuente, Candy Deering
and Barbara Key of Lexington; three step-children, Michael Perkins and
Terry Thorpe of Campbellsville, and Connie Gullett of Louisville; six grandchildren;
seven step-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Raley of Lebanon, and
Vickie Wheeler of Campbellsville.
Barbara Smith Hackett, 54, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Columbia,
died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 in Jacksonville after a long illness.
She was the daughter of Jake and Mildred Ferrill Smith of Columbia.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, the Rev. Clarence
Hackett of Jacksonville, Fla.; one son, Greg Hackett of Gainesville, Fla.;
one daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Chris Murphy of Birmingham, Ala.;
and one sister, Charlotte Ramsey of Glasgow.
Derring Jones, 89, Exie, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000 at Hardin Memorial
Hospital in Elizabethtown.
Son of the late Alfred and Lenora Estes Jones, he was born on June
4, 1910 in Green County, Ky. and was a member of Greasy Creek Baptist Church.
He was married to Elsie Clark Jones on Feb. 16, 1938, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Tara Fox of Louisville, and
Reva Sunn of Calhoun, Ky.; one brother, Lured Jones of Greensburg; two
sisters, Pansy Clark of Greensburg, and Rose Benningfield of Campbellsville;
four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Eugene Arthur Jones ; and
two brothers and one sister, Robert Jones, Wenzel Jones and Violet Beasley.
Ina Ruth Flynn, 71, of Nancy, Ky., formerly of Taylor County Ky., died
Friday, Feb. 11, 2000 at her home.
Born Jan. 22, 1929 in Clairfield, Tenn., she was a daughter of the
late Charlie and Alline Grubb Rice. She was a homemaker and member of Bethlehem
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lowell B. Flynn; two sons, Richard Flynn
of Richmond, and Rodger Flynn of Nancy; two daughters, Carlene Curry of
Somerset, and Diana Ramsey of Nancy; two brothers, Paul Rice of LaFollette,
Tenn., and J.C. Rice of Clairfield, Tenn.; two sisters, Charlene Potter
and Dorothy Cole, both of LaFollette; and eight grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one brother, Carl Rice.
Delford Moten Thompson, 60, of Louisville, formerly of Taylor County,
died Sunday, March 26, 2000 at the University of Louisville Hospital after
an illness.
Son of the late Luke Thompson and Beulah Peterson Thompson of Taylor
County, he was an employee of Material Handlers Company in Louisville.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lyons Thompson of Louisville; one
son and one daughter, Terry Dale Thompson of Birdseye, Ind., and Kimberly
Renee Olivier of Louisville; five step-sons and one step-daughter, Ray,
Kevin, and Wayne Perry all of Indiana, Scott and Tim Perry, and Robin Perkins
all of Louisville; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several
step-grandchildren, several step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty
Singleton of Campbellsville.
Pallbearers were Elwood Thompson, Daniel Olivier, Kyle Olivier, Ray
Perry, Wayne Perry and Terry Thompson.
Edward Keith Rhodes, 60, of Campbellsville, died Sunday, March 19, 2000,
at the Greenhill Manor Nursing Home after an illness.
Son of the late Bert Rhodes and Anna Marie Helms Rhodes of Taylor County,
she was a retired sanitation worker for the city of Campbellsville.
Survivors include one son, Danny Marcum; one grandchild, Chelsie Marcum;
three brothers and three sisters, Bert, Bobby, Clay, Shelly Dean Rhodes
and Hilda Sublett all of Campbellsville, Barbara Cole of Columbia and Linda
Sue Williams of Lebanon.
Pallbearers were Larry DeSpain, Roger Willis, Danny Gilbert, Weldon
Gunter, Gary Beckley and Joe McDonald.
Joyce Ann Sherrill, 51, of Campbellsville, died Monday, March 27, 2000
at her residence after an illness.
Daughter of Louise Russell of Danville, Ky. and the late Koss Kemberlin,
she was a member of the Brethren in Christ Church and a retired co-owner
of Bennie's carpet.
Survivors include her husband, Bennie Sherrill; one daughter, Sherri
Lynn Hoskins; one step-daughter, Libby Renee Sherrill all of Campbellsville;
and one brother Terry Kimberlin of Texas.
Pallbearers were Travis Hatfield, Donnie Spires, Don Eaves, Hershey
Giles, Chris Sherrill and Rick Hughes.
Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Gabehart, Paul Dixon, Omer Lee McWhorter
and J. D. Bell.
Dudley M. Hunt, 86, of Summitt Drive, Campbellsville, died Tuesday,
May 9, 2000 at Metzmeier Nursing Home in Campbellsville, after an illness.
He was the son of the late Joseph Hunt and Elizabeth Coliver Hunt of
Fleming County, and was a member of Campbellsville Christian Church.
Hunt was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War
II, and was a retired employee of Tennessee Gas Transmission Company.
He was married to Christine K. Hunt, who preceded him in death in 1996.
Survivors include three daughters, Georgia Blevins of Bowling Green,
Betty Doster of Nashville, and Marian Dudley Riley of Indianapolis; seven
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Harold Feltner, 82, of Laurel County, Ky., died Monday, June 12, 2000,
at his home.
Son of the late A.B. and Bertha Young Feltner, he was born on Dept.
1, 1917 in Laurel County, was a member of McWhorter Christian Church, where
he served as a deacon.
Feltner was a farmer and Ky. State Department of Highways employee.
He was married to Eula Mae Bowling Feltner, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Lois Oliver of London, Ky.; one
son, Dr. William D. Feltner of Greensburg; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Ronald M. Ford, 62, of Campbellsville, died Sunday, June 11, 2000, at
Taylor County Hospital in Campbellsville, after an illness.
He was the son of the late Tessie L. Ford and Buleah Woodrum Ford of
Taylor County.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Larry Gabehart; two
sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Louise Ford and David and Tonya
Ford, all of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren;
and five step-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Richard "Buster" French, Joshua Ford, Brandon Satterly,
Kent Ford, Roger Ford, Tony French, Clay Stubbs and Jr. Parsons.
Nannie Rice Childers, 89, of Rakes Hill Road, Elkhorn, died Friday,
June 9, 2000 at Metzmeier Nursing Home in Campbellsville after an illness.
She was the daughter of the late Randal Rice and Mattie Russell Rice
of Adair County, and was a member of Rakes Hill Baptist Mission.
She was married to Sanford Childers, who preceded her in death in 1974.
survivors include one son, Alton Childers of Lebanon; two grandchildren,
Montrey Cox and Erica Childers; two great-grandchildren, Heather Cox Milby
and Beth Cox; and one brother, George Tom Rice of Columbia.
She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Douglas Garrett;
and two brothers, Edward Rice and Ray Rice.
Pallbearers were Jim Cheatham, Jack Hamblin, Brent Cox, Jerry Cox,
Doug Cox and Billy Dabney.
Albert Long, 72, of Poplar Grove Road, Buffalo, died Tuesday, June 13,
2000 in Campbellsville.
Son of Margaret Willis Long Milby and the late Miley Richard Long,
he was born in Cumberland County, Ky. on Dec. 3, 1927, and was a member
of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church.
Long was a retired employee of Coca-Cola Bottling Company after 35
years.
He was married to Mattie Scott on Sept. 2, 1951, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Bill
Gwilliam of St. John's, Mich., and Donna and Gary Graham of Campbellsville;
special child and husband, Rhonda and Randy Reynolds of Campbellsville;
four grandchildren, Jamie Gwilliam of Hawks, Mich., Willie Gwilliam of
St. John's, Mich., Robbie Bell and Chris Graham of Campbellsville; two
brothers, Jerry Long of Greensburg, and Charlie Richard Long of Stanton;
and one sister, Faye Walters of Greensburg.
Pallbearers were Robbie Bell, Ronnie Foley, Chris Graham, Jamie Gwilliam,
Will Gwilliam, Michael Long and Ronnie Sutter.
Honorary pallbearers were Bobby Caulk, Glenn Caulk, Thomas Clark, Bro.
Riley Guffey, Jean Nelson, David Skaggs and Herman Skaggs.
Ulys Glendon Cook, 71, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at
T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.
Son of the late Ulys Warren Cook and Cora Velma Atwell Cook, he was
born on March 3, 1929 in Green County, Ky., and was a farmer.
He was married to Joan Davis on Jan. 1, 1960, who survives.
Other survivors include, Mary DeSpain of Buffalo, Connie Patterson
of Green County, and Glenda Curry of Green County; three sons-in-law, Timmy
DeSpain of Buffalo, Steve Patterson of Green County, and Donald Curry of
Green County; three brothers and three sisters, V.L. Cook, Woodrow Cook,
Herman Cook and Catherine White of Greensburg, Glaydean Bryant of Edmonton,
and Bernistine Benningfield of Elkhorn; three grandchildren, Brian Curry,
Keith Patterson and Kyle Patterson, all of Green County.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ada Jean Wilson and Ernestine
Whitlow.
Pallbearers were Rex Cook, Daryl Bryant, Sammy White, Brian Cook, Clavis
Edward Wilson, Junior Bryant, Vernon Ray "Tinker" White and Roger Benningfield.
Malvrie E. Casey, 69, of Louisville, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, died
June 14, 2000, Wednesday, June 14 in Louisville.
Casey was a retired bottler for Brown Foreman Corporation, and a member
of O.E.S. Chapter 319 in Middletown.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Mayo Casey; two daughters, Sherry
L. Thompson and Elaine Altman; two sons, Guy Brad Schroerlucke and Tommy
Schroerlucke; three brothers, Carl Allen, Wayne Allen and Gerald Allen;
seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mae Helen Burton, 75, of Columbia, died Sunday, June 11, 2000 at her
home after an illness.
She was the daughter of the late William and Ada Simpson Cowan, attended
Bloomington chapel Brethren In Christ Church and was a former employee
of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville.
She was married to Odis Burton, who preceded her in death on Jan. 31,
1995.
Survivors include, three sons, Gerald Burton of Cincinnati, Ohio, Gary
Burton and Travis Burton of Columbia; three daughters, Janet Sue Antle,
Sandra Burton, both of Columbia, and Dyelynne Florence of Georgetown, Ohio;
two sisters, Hazel Feese of Columbia, and Janice Dean Bailey of Indianapolis,
Ind.; one brother, Woodruff Cowan of Hopkinsville; 19 grandchildren; and
10 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by three daughters and one son, Charlon
Kay Cox, Ester Carol Kerr, Judy Lane Burton and Deryl Keith Burton.
Pallbearers were Melvin Bailey, Jimmy Bailey, W.T. Polston, Jeff Kerr,
Danny Foster and Lindon Wray.
Ealie Burton, 85, Columbia, formerly of the Purdy Community died Monday,
June 12, 2000 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, after an illness.
He was the son of the late Robert W. and Mary Jane McElroy Burton ,
was a member of Purdy Separate Baptist Church and a farmer.
He was married to Bonnie L. Burton, who preceded him in death on June
9.
Survivors include Hulis Burton of Old Hickory, Tenn., Leamon Burton
of Hope, Ind., Leon Burton of Whiteland, Ind., Jerry Wayne Burton of Hickory,
N.C., Joseph Lee Burton, Robert W. Burton and Edgar Ray Burton, all of
Columbia; three daughters, Shirley Burton of Columbia, Nella Faye Eastham
of Whiteland, Ind., and Brenda Kay Deal of Catawba, N.C.; one brother,
James O. Burton of Columbia; two sisters, Flossie Burton of Whiteland,
Ind., and Elsie Burton of Edinburgh, Ind.; 52 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren;
and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter, Elmo Burton
and Rose Mary Burton; two grandchildren; and one brother, France Burton.
Pallbearers were his sons.
Robert Antonio "Tony" Price, 59, of Congress, Ariz., died Saturday,
Aug. 5, 2000 at his home.
Son of Mary Ethel Gowen Price of Summersville, and the late John Washington
Price, he was born on March 10, 1941 in Green County, Ky., and was a member
of Congress Community Church in Congress, Ariz.
Price was formerly employed from 1960-1972 with the College of Street
Service in Glasgow, he also worked in hotel and motel maintenance from
1972-1976, he was Housing Maintenance for Military Housing where he retired
in 1986. He was presently serving as the Congress Fire Chief in Congress,
Ariz., where he was elected in 1994.
He was married to Rebecca Sue McPherson, who survives.
Other survivors include three sons and three daughters, Michael Price
of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mitchell Price of Hercules, Calif., Tonia Greenwell
of New Haven, Melissa Ogles of Glasgow, Dana Cox of Tucson, Ariz., and
Rob Price of Congress, Ariz., two sisters and one brother, Dean Barrick
of Glasgow, Harlow Warf of Greensburg, and Ernest Price of Summersville;
11 grandchildren, Colt Price, Caliy Price, Travis Price, Jessica Price,
Justin Greenwell, Shawna Greenwell, Austin Greenwell, Micah Ogles, Ethan
Ogles and Cory Price.
He was also preceded in death by Tennie McIntosh in 1972 and John W.
Price Jr. in 1990.
Pallbearers were Billy Barrick, Jaren Howard, James Warf, Dennis Crabtree,
Shane Price and Mack Gosnell.
The Rev. Garlen Skaggs, 73, of Attilla Road, Campbellsville, died Monday,
Aug. 7, 2000 at his home due to an accidental fall.
Son of the late Albert Skaggs and Cora Carlisle Skaggs, he was born
in Taylor County, Ky., on Oct. 10, 1926, and was of the Separate Baptist
Faith.
He had pastored many churches in Louisville, LaRue, Green and Taylor
Counties, and was currently pastor of New Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Skaggs was a retired employee of General Electric in Louisville, and
was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.
He was married to Sadie Underwood on Jan. 10, 1945, who preceded him
in death on Aug. 14, 1993.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons, Bonnie Farmer of Hodgenville,
Elvon Skaggs of Campbellsville, Phyllis Mitchel of Elizabethtown, Paul
Skaggs of Louisville, and David Skaggs of Lebanon Junction; nine grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Winsfred Skaggs of Campbellsville;
and a special nephew, Larry Skaggs of Campbellsville.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Roscoe
Skaggs in 1965, Chester Skaggs in 1983, and Mae Williams in 1994.
Pallbearers were the Rev. Ronda Arnett, the Rev. Gleason Bloyd, the
Rev. Trent Davis, the Rev. Twyman Davis, the Rev. Brandon Goodin, the Rev.
John Perkins, the Rev. Freddy Thompson, the Rev. Eudell Stilts and the
Rev. Tommy Wallace.
Honorary pallbearers were all ministers in attendance.
Ezra Bailey, 79, of Burkesville, died Thursday Aug. 3, 2000 at Jewish
Hospital in Louisville.
Son of the late Tom and Melissa Bailey, he was born on Sept. 16, 1920
in Frenchburg, Ky.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Key Bailey; one son, Timothy
Bailey of Campbellsville; two daughters, Linda Rush of Glasgow, and Brenda
Morris of Louisville; four step-sons, Philip Bradley of Franklin, Ind.,
Jimmy Bradley and Michael Bradley, both of Burkesville, Eddie Bradley of
Indianapolis; one step-daughter, Diane Riddle of Louisville; three grandchildren;
and seven step-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were E.T. Bradley, Nathan Bradley, Michael Bradley, Thomas
Bradley, Thomas Bradshaw, Ricky McCoy and Tracy Groce.
Jerold D. "Jerry" Collins, 60, of Cincinnati, Ohio formerly of Adair
County died Monday, Sept. 25. 2000, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati,
Ohio.
He was the son of the late James and Maggie Sanders Collins of Adair
County.
Collins was a Vietnam Veteran and had worked in Sales at Superior Chevrolet
in Ohio.
One son, Brian D. Collins, survives him.
Pallbearers were Dean Etter, Harry Bowman, Danny Rooks, Louis Pendleton
and Mike Bryant.
Catherine H. Curry, 74, of Green County died on Thursday, Sept. 28,
2000 at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.
She was the daughter of the late Aubrey McGinnis and Leland Blevins
McGinnis, she was born Dec. 9, 1925 in Green County, and was a member of
the South Greensburg Baptist Church.
She was married to Caswell D. "Cass" Curry on Aug. 2, 1947, who preceded
her in death on Oct. 25, 1980.
She is survived by three sons, Lloyd Curry, Steve H. Curry and Timothy
A. Curry all of Greensburg; one brother and two sisters, Aubrey McGinnis,
Jr., of Bardstown, Jackie Hudson and Larkie Hudgins both of Greensburg;
three grandchildren, Chad Curry of Bowling Green, Wesley Curry of Lexington
and Kyle Curry Of Greensburg.
Pallbearers were Chad Curry, Wesley Curry, Kyle Curry, Kenneth Wright,
Harold Hudgins and Herman Bell.
Dee Beard, 95, of Green County died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2000 at the
Green Hill Manor Nursing Home in Greensburg.
Daughter of the late Chrissy and Willie Bass Beard, she was born on
April 23, 1905, and was a member of the Liletown United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one brother and four sisters-in-laws, Orville "Johnny"
Beard, Jewell Beard, Catherine Beard and Ruth Beard all of Greensburg,
and Ann Beard of Campbellsville.
Funeral was at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral
Home in Greensburg, with burial in the Liletown Cemetery. Bro. Joseph Wilcoxson
and the Rev. Gary Harden officiated.
Honorary pallbearers were Employees of Green Hill Manor Nursing Staff.
Alline Erma Simpson, 77, of Greensburg, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2000
at Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg.
Daughter of the late Bolin and Mary Graham Milby, she was a member
of Oak Separate Baptist Church.
She was married to Cecil "Teetle" Simpson on May 22, 1937, who preceded
her in death on July 5, 1994.
Survivors include two sons, Winfred Lee and Charles Dencil Simpson,
both of Greensburg; four daughters, Shirley Blackwood of Ceciro, Ill.,
Willow Dean Jewell and Elaine Bishop, both of Greensburg, and Mitzi Heath
of Campbellsville; one brother, William Milby of Melrose, Ill.; one sister,
Evelyn Shaffer of Williamsport, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Sarah and Stacy
Simpson, Robin Lowe, Ryan Jewell, Nelson and Jamie Bishop, all of Greensburg,
Scotty Blackwood of Illinois, and Angie and Mary Beth Heath of Campbellsville;
four great-grandchildren, Aaron Blankenship of Seymour, Ind., Emily Simpson
of Painstville, Christopher and Austin Lowe of Greensburg; six step-grandchildren;
and 15 step-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Nathan Simpson.
Pallbearers were Sammy Lobb, Allen Bishop, Lanny Bastin, Scotty Davis,
Blane Moran and Don Hawkins.
Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren and spouses, great-grandchildren
and step-grandchildren.
Logan Blake Armel, infant son of Danny and Theresa Gribbins Armel of
Lebanon, was stillborn on Friday, Sept. 29, 2000 at Norton Springview Hospital
in Lebanon.
Besides his parents he is survived by grandparents, Marlene Clark of
Bardstown, and Floyd "Dan" and Jo Ann Armel of Campbellsville; great-grandmother,
Cecelia Clark Mattingly of Bardstown; and one brother, Daniel Patrick Armel
Jr.
Graveside service was at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, at St. Francis of
Assisi Cemetery in St. Francis, Ky. Pastor Clellan Hays officiated.
Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto, was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Mike Williams, James Darrell Moore, Michael Williams
Jr. and Justin Wayne.
Eric Y. Munson, 96, of Waitsfield, Vermont, died June 30, 2000 in Waitsfield,
Vermont.
Munson was a retired attorney who practiced in New York City for many
years.
He was married to Fanny Hiestand, who preceded him in death on April
11, 1988.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Rudi Mair
of Waitsfield, Vermont; one grandson and one granddaughter, Eric Mair of
Maryland, and Eva Mair of Boston, Mass.; one sister, Marta Mansson of Vinslov,
Sweden; two brothers-in-law, Tom Hiestand of Campbellsville, and Dick Hiestand
of Knoxville, Md.
He was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law and seven sisters-in-law,
Val Hiestand, Nydia Hiestand Phillips, Blanche Hord, Grace Poynter, Clemmie
Lair, Johnie Fogarty, Harriet "Billie" Nunn and Regina O'Brien.
The body was cremated.
BERNICE BRYANT
Bernice Y. Bryant, 57, of Columbia, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 at Westlake
Cumberland Regional Hospital in Columbia, after a long illness.
She was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Annis Overstreet Yarberry
of Adair County, Ky., and was a member of Freedom Separate Baptist Church,
and a former deputy county court clerk and a former employee of Adair County
Board of Education.
Survivors include her husband Edwin Bryant of Columbia; one daughter,
Marla Ann Nivens of Columbia; one brother, Orby Yarberry of Columbia; one
sister, Geneva Roy of Columbia; one granddaughter, Sydnie Paige Nivens
of Columbia; and special friend, Donetta Campbell of Columbia.
Pallbearers were Chris Bryant, Jamie Bryant, Kenneth Bryant, Steve
Roy, Edward Watts and Jason Yarberry.
FAYLENE MILLER
Faylene Hadley Miller, 59, of Columbia and Ludlow, Ky. died Friday,
Dec. 1, 2000 at Westlake Cumberland Regional Hospital Emergency Room in
Columbia.
She was the daughter of the late Claude and Sallie Bryant Hadley of
Adair County, Ky.
Miller was employed by Duro Manufacturing Company in Ludlow, Ky.
Survivors include her husband, Bradley Miller of Ludlow; one son, Bradley
Miller Jr. of Ludlow; two daughters, Marcella Davis of Sanders, Ky., and
Marilyn Miller of Ludlow; one brother, Claude Hadley Jr. of Columbia; one
sister, Jewel Lunsford of Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren, Charles
Miller, Amberly Miller, Bradley Alexander Miller, Alexis Ilene Miller,
Zachary Ginn and Phillip Davis Jr.
Pallbearers were Harold Burton, Lee Burton, Phillip Davis, Curtis Hadley,
Glen Richard and Johnny Richard.
ROY ALLEN
Roy Allen, 66, of Pearl Circle, Campbellsville, died Friday, Dec. 1,
2000 in Campbellsville.
Son of the late Lee Roy Allen and Julie Ann Brewer Allen, he was born
on March 26, 1934 in Taylor County, Ky., and attended St. Andrew United
Methodist Church.
Allen was a retired plumber and served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Larson Allen of Campbellsville; one
son and three daughters, Mark Allen, Angel Allen and Brenda Ford of Campbellsville,
and Debbie McCubbin of Vero Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, Chad McCubbin
and Stephanie McCubbin of Vero Beach, Fla., and Brandon Ford, Joshua Allen,
Hannah Allen and Emily Allen of Campbellsville; one granddaughter, Alexia
McCubbin of Vero Beach, Fla.; one brother and two sisters, Lewis Allen
and Katherine Garnett of Campbellsville, and Myrtle Druin of Louisville.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers, Elsie
Allen, Opal Warren, Paul Edward Allen, Thomas Allen and William "Bill"
Allen.
Pallbearers were Charles E. Cox, Buster Hall, Lilburn Hedgespeth, Phil
Lawhorn, Roger Murphy and Wes Quisenberry.
BERNICE MILLER
Bernice Chapman Miller, 69, of Lakeview Drive, Campbellsville died
Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 in Naples, Fla.
Daughter of the late Robert Chapman and Lucille Snow Chapman, she was
born in Adair County, Ky. on July 28, 1931, and was a member of First United
Methodist Church where she attended the Upper Room Sunday School Class
and Susan Loy Circle and served on various committees and boards for many
years.
Miller was very active in Campbellsville Woman's Club and was a member
of Campbellsville Duplicate Bridge Club and held the Life Master Ranking.
She was First Lady of Campbellsville for 33 years and was instrumental
in the development of many projects and programs for the enhancement of
the city, including the Rose Garden at Miller Park, improvements on Main
Street, and the Sister Cities program.
She was married to Robert L. Miller Sr. on Aug. 31, 1947, who survives.
Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law and two daughters
and sons-in-law, Robert L. Jr. and Elsie Miller of Campbellsville, Terri
Miller and Tom Barnes of Louisville, and Cindy Miller and Jim Brooks of
College Station, Texas; five grandsons and three granddaughters, Robert
L. Miller III of London, Ky., Julie Brooks Hall, Jimmy Brooks, Andy Brooks
and Daniel Brooks of College Station, Texas, Sarah Barnes of Washington,
D.C., Thomas Barnes of Dallas, Texas, and Mary Kate Barnes of Louisville;
three sisters and two brothers, Margaret Shuffett of Greensburg, Shirley
Baker of Louisville, Bob Chapman of Bagdad, Ky., James Chapman of Louisville,
and Sue Sandusky of Columbia.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville was in charge of
arrangements.
Pallbearers were Thomas Barnes, Phil Allan Bertram, Andy Brooks, Daniel
Brooks, Jimmy Brooks, Mac Hill, Frank Metzmeier and Robert L. Miller III.
Honorary pallbearers were members of Upper Room Sunday School Class
and Susan Loy Circle of First United Methodist Church.
Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to First
United Methodist Church Building Fund or Gideons International.
HERBERT BROWN
Herbert Brown, 72, of Greensburg, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000 at his
home.
Son of the late Sam and Lou Eva Wilson Brown, he was born on Dec. 4,
1927 in Metcalfe County, Ky.
Brown was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.
He was married to Lucille Whitlock Brown, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Frankie Brown and Arnold Brown, both
of Greensburg; two daughters, Shirley Matney of Greensburg, and Dana Matney
of Cave City; two brothers, James L. Brown and Junior Ray Brown, both of
Edmonton; one sister, Louise Guthrie of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Josh Matney, Scotty Brown, Todd Brown, Bo Brown, Chad
Brown and Marty Matney.
AUSTIN DUDLEY SQUIRES
Austin Dudley "Audud" Squires, 83, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Dec.
2, 2000 at Audubon Regional Medical Center in Louisville.
Son of the late George Henry Squires and Mattie Ann Thomas Squires,
he was born on Jan 23, 1917 in Green County, Ky., and was a member of Mt.
Gilead Christian Church.
He was married to Ella D. Thompson on Jan. 3, 1937, who preceded him
in death on April 8, 1938. He was later married to Missouri B. Witham on
Dec. 28, 1956, who preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 1977.
Survivors include on step-daughter, Geraldine Stone of Louisville.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers, Alleen
Estes, Chesterfield "Check" Squires, Violet Wilcox, Durwood Squires and
Roscoe Squires.
Pallbearers were Garland Baker, Jimmy Skaggs, Gleason Baker, Jamie
McCubbin, Dulath Baker, Russell Skaggs, Mitchell Squires and Thomas Baker.
NELL E. BESS
Nell E. Bess, 72, of Louisville, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000 at Taylor
County Hospital in Campbellsville.
Daughter of the late Homer and Corabel Pulliam Bryant Sr., she was
born on Feb. 27, 1928 in Evansville, Ind., and was a member of Grace Immanuel
United Church, W.A.A.B.I. and an employee of Old Fitzgerald Dist. Co.
She was married to J.D. Bess, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Jackie Woods of Campbellsville, Susan
Elrod of Bowling Green, Stephanie Hix of Louisville, and Bud E. Bess of
Hodgenville; step-mother, Leona Bryant; half-sister, Helen F. Wilson; brother,
Richard Neel; half-brother, Homer Bryant Jr.; and 10 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Gilbert Neal.
CHRISTINE BAGBY
Christine Milby Bagby, 76, of Greensburg, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000
at Taylor County Hospital in Campbellsville.
Daughter of the late David Milby and Elizabeth Ann Price Milby, she
was born on Feb. 16, 1924 in Green County, Ky. and was a member of Aetna
Grove Baptist Church.
She was married to Joseph Leonard Bagby on Dec. 18, 1945, who preceded
her in death on Oct. 1, 1992.
Survivors include three daughters, Sheila Marie Moran of Summersville,
Kathy Sue Thompson of Buffalo, and Sandy Bell of Greensburg; one sister,
Eva Katherine Judd of Sandwich, Ill.; six grandchildren, Thomas Wayne Moran
of Summersville, Sherry Lee Judd Eubank of Greensburg, Timmy Thompson of
Buffalo, Joey Absher of Summersville, Tonya Absher Matney of Greensburg,
and Scotty Lee Thompson of Buffalo; four great-grandchildren, Whitney Lee
Eubank, Brittany Todd Eubank and Daniel Cody Matney, all of Greensburg,
and Andrew Mikel Thompson of Buffalo.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters, Mary
Edmonds, Jennvee Popplewell, Lonzie Milby, Goldie Russell, Lillian Keltner,
Cornelia "Tut" Bell and D.C. Milby.
Pallbearers were Earnest Bell Jr., Phillip Thompson, Scotty Thompson,
Terry Thompson, Todd Eubank and Timmy Thompson.
LURA MAE McCUBBIN
Lura Mae "Mammy" Goff McCubbin, 101, of Greensburg, died Wednesday,
Nov. 29, 2000 in Green County.
Daughter of the late Jake Goff and Lily DeEtta Cobb Goff, she was born
on Feb. 24, 1899 in Green County, Ky., and was a member of Aetna Grove
Baptist Church.
She was married to Claud Elliott McCubbin on Dec. 4, 1921, who preceded
her in death on March 10, 1981.
Survivors include one daughter and two sons, Lily Ellen Bean of Louisville,
James Everett McCubbin of Summersville, and Gene A. McCubbin of Taylorsville;
six grandchildren, Carol Rose of Greensburg, Patty Payne of Tennessee,
Paula Blakeman of Virginia, Sherry McClain of Mt. Washington, Kimberly
Phelps of Mt. Washington, and Donnie McCubbin of Mississippi; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jared Rose, Jeff Phelps, Jackie Rose, Earl McClain,
Eddie Blakeman, Donnie McCubbin and Larry Payne.
Honorary pallbearers were Patty Payne, Kathy McCubbin, Paula Blakeman,
Carol Ann Rose, Sherry McClain, Jamie Wade and Kim Phelps.
WAYMON HALL GARNER
Waymon Hall Garner, 79, of Southside Drive, Campbellsville, died Tuesday,
Jan. 30, 2001 in Burkesville.
Son of the late W.B. Fayette Garner and Nellie Davidson Garner, he
was born in Cumberland County, Ky. on Feb. 21, 1921, and was a member of
St. Mark United Methodist Church.
Garner was a retired semi-truck driver. He was a veteran of World War
II, having served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the European-American
Theater Ribbon with Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a
member of Andy Bowen Masonic Lodge #670 F& AM.
He was married to Louise Thurman on Dec. 24, 1947, who survives.
Other survivors include one son and two daughters, the Rev. Lanny Garner
of Burkesville, and Peggy Hayes and Kathy Morris of Campbellsville; six
grandchildren, John Thomas Hayes of Monroe, La., Kim Hayes, Krystal Morris
and Amber Morris of Burkesville, and Travis Garner and Josh Garner of Burkesville;
and one sister, Betty Williams of Campbellsville.
He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Connie Lee Garner in
infancy on Dec. 3, 1952.
Pallbearers were Bobby Cary, Josh Garner, Travis Garner, John Thomas
Hayes, Gregg Williams and Ryan Williams.
Honorary pallbearers were Joe Bailey, Lyndon Benningfield, Larry Cox,
Ethan Gaskins, Cecil Gilpin, Gene Judd, Emery May, Guy McAnelly, Joy Patton,
Ed Stults, Bud Warren, Jimmy Warren and Johnny Warren.
BOBBY McGAHA
Bobby McGaha, 60, of Columbia, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001 at Norton
Audubon Hospital in Louisville.
He was the son of the late Nolan and Emma Dile McGaha of Columbia,
who survives.
Besides his mother, McGaha is survived by one son, Darrell McGaha of
Columbia; two daughters, Kathy Piercy and Vicki Hatcher of Columbia; two
brothers, Billy Joe McGaha of Shelbyville, Ind., and Benny McGaha of Columbia;
three sisters, Gladys Bailey of Fairland, Ind., Margaret Acree of Louisville,
and Shirley Harrison of Nineveh, Ind.; and seven grandchildren, Nick McGaha,
Tyler McGaha, Autumn McGaha, Blake Hatcher, Malisha Hatcher, Justin Piercy
and Josh Piercy.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Skyler Lawson Hatcher
on Jan. 7, 1992; and one sister, Kathy Sue McGaha.
Pallbearers were W.T. Polston, Paul Reynolds, Danny Downey, Bobby Sullivan,
Doug Hatcher and Nolan Cole.
Honorary pallbearers were Murrell Burton, James Pyles, Robert Redmon,
Buddy Montgomery, Bob Hatcher, Lonnie Grant, Larry Keltner, Terry Corbin,
Ron Hale, Zenith Burton and Terry Dile.
JOSEPH G. BURRESS
Joseph G. Burress, 80, of Scottsburg, Ind., died Tuesday, Jan. 30,
2001 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg.
Son of the late George Patrick Burress and Mattie Elizabeth Reynolds,
he was born on Feb. 21, 1920 in Garlin, Ky.
Burress was a retired employee of Gibbs-Inman Printing Company in Louisville
as a Printing Pressman. He was a veteran of World War II, having served
in the U.S. Army, and was a member of VFW Post #6582 in Scott County.
He was married to Adeline Larimore, who survives.
Other survivors include, one daughter, Yvonne C. Burress of Phoenix,
Ariz.; four sons, Daniel B. Burress of Prospect, Donald J. Burress of Turlock,
Calif., Paul L. Burress of Lexington, Ind., and Phillip L. Burress of Indianapolis;
one sister, Christine Livesay of Dayton, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Vienna
Baptist Church Building Fund c/o Collins Funeral Home.
Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg was in charge of arrangements.
FRED A. BLAIR
Fred A. Blair, 56, of Columbia, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001 at his
home after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Cecil and Hazel Wooldridge Blair of Adair
County, and was a member of Columbia Christian Church.
Blair was a retired teacher of the Adair County School System and a
farmer.
He was married to Gayle M. Spires Blair of Columbia, who survives.
Other survivors include, two sons, Bryan Blair of Campbellsville, Barry
Blair of Spring Hill, Tenn.; one brother, Ed Blair of Bowling Green, three
sisters, Joyce Flatt of Somerset, Ann Ballas of Fayetteville, N.C., and
Billie Stecker of Littleton, Colo.; and two grandchildren, Cassidy and
Caylie Blair of Campbellsville.
Expressions of sympathy should take the form of donations to Hospice
of Central Kentucky, P.O. Box 4134, Campbellsville, Ky. 42719.
Pallbearers were Alan Blair, Harvey Davis, Ryan Davis, Johnny Flatt,
Courtney Stecker and Steve Tarrence.
ALISON E. BERRY
Alison E. Berry, 79, of Greensburg, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001 at Norton
Hospital in Louisville.
Daughter of the late James Robert Chaudoin and Lou Ellen Pierce Chaudoin,
he was born on April 24, 1921 in Green County, Ky., and was a member of
Brush Creek Baptist Church.
She was married to Elbert Lewis Berry on Nov. 27, 1935, who preceded
her in death on July 22, 1987.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter, Joseph Berry, Doyle Berry
and Pat Janes, all of Greensburg; two sisters, Emma Hall of Greensburg,
and Mary Rattliff of Summersville; four grandchildren, Kim Fulkerson of
Georgetown, Todd Whitlow of Greensburg, Brandy Berry of Greensburg, and
Melany Forcht of Indiana; and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Gary Elmore, Randall Joe Milby, Timmy Jeffries, William
Brewer, Eddie Paxton, Randy Milby, Jerry Scott and David Thompson.
MARY ELIZABETH YOUNG
Mary Elizabeth Young, 73, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2001
at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.
Daughter of the late William Shaftner and Hattie Gertrude Young Coffey,
she was born on July 8, 1927 in Indianapolis, Ind., and was a member of
Greensburg Separate Baptist Church.
She was married to Trumon Young, who survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Earline Judd, Gearline Nunn
and Regena Judd, all of Green County, and Martha Trentham of Lansing, Mich.;
two sons, Anthony Young and Douglas Young, both of Green County; 12 grandchildren;
20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Ricky Young, Dean Milby, Shawn Judd, Lucus Judd, Timothy
Judd and Aaron Judd.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim Wright, Kenneth Wright, Travis Wright,
Ricky Gene Wright, Bill Jones and James Burris.
BEATRICE BISHOP CURRY
Beatrice Bishop Curry, 68, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001
at Woodland Terrace Health Care Facility in Elizabethtown.
Daughter of the late Henry and Maude Taylor Bishop, she was born on
Jan. 8, 1933 in Green County, Ky., and was a member of Houk's Chapel Methodist
Church.
She was married to Morrison Curry, who survives.
Other survivors include, one daughter, Connie Davis of Green County;
one brother, Mason Bishop of Greensburg; two sisters, Anna Mae Judd and
Earlene Shaw, both of Louisville; two grandchildren, Daniel and Michael
Davis.
One brother and two sisters, Russell Bishop, Frances Walford and Mary
Shaw also preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were Curtis Gene Atwell, Ray Davis, Jeff Davis, Donald
Curry, Travis Posey and Mike Davis.
FRANCES ELIZABETH FROST HAGAN
Frances Elizabeth Frost Hagan, 100, of Greensburg, died Saturday, Feb.
3, 2001 in London, Ky.
She was born on Sept. 24, 1900 in Franklin, La., and grew up in New
Orleans. She moved to Kentucky to study at the Louisville Conservatory
of Music.
She was married to William Herman Hagan, who preceded her in death
in 1958.
While living in Louisville and Greensburg, Hagan taught piano.
Survivors include one son-in-law, William Ward Zoellers of Pikeville;
three grandchildren, Charles Hagan Zoellers of London, Lt. Col. William
David Zoellers of Pikeville, and Joseph Edward Zoellers of Lymington, England;
and four great-grandchildren.
Expressions of sympathy should take the form of a contribution to the
charity or church of your choice.
Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg was in charge of arrangements.
DELMAS C. ATWEL
Delmas C. Atwell, 92, of Greensburg, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 in
Greensburg.
Son of the late Adison Shackaford Atwell and May Alice Cassidy Atwell,
he was born on May 24, 1908 in Green County, and was a member of Liletown
United Methodist Church.
He was married to Ruth Curry on April 20, 1930, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, James Atwell of New Bern, N.C., and
the Rev. Bobby Atwell of Columbia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Lloyd Atwell on May 26, 1992;
and one great-grandson.
Pallbearers were Bobby Joe Beard, Kurt Jeffries, Grady Thompson, Meryl
Young, J.V. Lile, Keith Jeffries, Doodle Lile and Jerry Edwards. |