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Allene Craddock
Allene Allen Craddock, 96, of Elizabethtown, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at her residence. Ms Craddock attended University of Louisville and Bowling Green Business University, where she received a degree in Business and Accounting. Ms Craddock served as accountant and office manager with Brewer Chevrolet for a number of years. She married
Royce Craddock and partnered with him in Craddock Chevrolet in Radcliff. Following his death, Allene was able to acquire the dealership and became the first woman Chevrolet dealer in the state of Kentucky. In 1965, she earned Time Magazine's Quality Dealership Award. She maintained a successful business until 1974, when she sold the dealership. During her years in business in Radcliff, she was very active in the community, serving as director of Ft. Knox National Bank; director of Radcliff Chamber of Commerce, trustee of the Old Kentucky Home Council Boy Scouts of America and was active and held a lifetime membership in the Association of the U.S. Army. Ms. Craddock was a loyal member of Memorial Methodist Church and had served at their chairman of the administrative board and board of trustees. Members of the church recall many instances where she was a big part of the solution in controversies and was admired for her winsome way of complete honesty while constantly looking for the best possible outcome. In 1976, Ms Craddock was elected as State Representative for the 25th district of Kentucky and served five consecutive terms. During her tenure, she served as a member of the Rules Committee, Appropriations and Revenue Committee and Labor and Industry Committee. Ms Craddock was pivotal in securing funding for the Elizabethtown Community College's Academic/Technical Building, as well as a building for Elizabethtown Technical College. She served on the state's education committee for six years and the North Central Education Foundation Board for more than 25 years and gave years of service to the Advisory Board of ECTC. Since it opened in 1954, Ms Craddock was a strong supporter of Hardin Memorial Hospital. From raising funds for the original landscaping, to supporting healthcare legislation, she advocated for the hospital and medical community throughout her life. She volunteered many hours of commitment to and was the driving force behind the Red Cross Blood Program in Hardin County and served on the Red Cross Board for many years. The Old Kentucky Home Boy Scout Council benefited from her many fund-raising efforts as did the Crippled Children's Fund, which she chaired for several years. Ms Craddock was a founding member of Metro United Way-Hardin County and has served in a variety of Volunteer positions since that time, including Advisory Board member, Allocations Committee and Individual Giving Chair. She was recognized by the United Way of Kentucky and was honored by Kentucky Governor, Paul Patton, as an Outstanding Kentucky Volunteer of the Year for her efforts. In addition, she has been honored by the Elizabethtown Business and Professional Woman's Association by being chosen Woman of Achievement; was a recipient of the Chamber of Commerce's Big "E" Award; Hall of Fame Award; Glendale Community Citizen's Award and was presented the Outstanding Citizen's Award by the City of Elizabethtown. She was a recipient of the Athena Award which is presented to a woman who excels in professional excellence and community service. Constantly seeking ways to enhance leadership within the community, Ms Craddock was instrumental in starting the Leadership Elizabethtown program some twenty years ago. Each year, Leadership Elizabethtown honors her by bestowing the "Allene Craddock Leadership Award" to the outstanding member of the leadership class. She remained the Honorary Chairman ot the Leadership Elizabethtown Board of Directors until her death. Ms Craddock truly lived a life of service to others and at her age of 96 years was still constantly looking for ways to enhance the efficacy of business or professions and improve the quality of life in the community and state. She lived by the philosophy that "our work is never done" when it comes to making our community a better place. She not only brought credit and accomplishment for herself, but continued to serve as a mentor and source of strength for many. She was an example for all who came in contact with her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Kate Jamison Allen, by her husband, Royce Glenn Craddock, and by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by loving friends and a grateful community. To honor her request, there will be no visitation. A private memorial service will be held. Expressions of sympathy may go to the donors favorite charity.
Wanda Kay Barry
Wanda Kay "Cubby" Barry, 53, of Elizabethtown, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Norton Suburban Hospital. She was a native of Elizabethtown, a member of Severns Valley Baptist Church and formerly worked at Summit Polymers. She was preceded in death by her mother Barbara Faye Lee. She is survived by a son, Michael and Celeste Barry of Elizabethtown, a daughter, Amanda and Jarrett Kirkpatrick of Elizabethtown, her father, George Lee, Sr. of Elizabethtown, one brother, George Jr. and Becky Lee of Somerset, two sisters, Sandra and David Hayes and Debora and Kevin Hill all of Elizabethtown, one dearly loved grandson, Preston Kirkpatrick of Elizabethtown and her loving pet Baby Girl. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Brown Funeral Home with Roger McCurry officiating. Burial will be in ELizabethtown Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Joe Anna Durbin
Joe Anna Durbin, 85, of Elizabethtown, died Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. The Grayson County native was a seventy year member of St. James Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Anna Hale Bush, by her husband, Eddie J. Durbin, by two sons, David Durbin and Paul L. Durbin, by five brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Shannon Hayden of Glendale, two brothers, Eddie Bush (Faye) of Clarksville, TN and Gene Bush (Joan) of DePauw, IN, two sisters, Donna Mae Probus of Clarkson and Helen Elizabeth Bush of Elizabethtown, nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, two daughter-in-laws, Phyllis Durbin and Sue Durbin and her best friend, Glenna Beasley of Elizabethtown. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Stanley Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday at Brown Funeral Home.
Sherrie Bridges
Sherrie Lane Bridges, 38, of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of Franklin Crossroads Baptist Church and was a Physical Therapy Tech for Physical Therapy Associates. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Hodges, her maternal grandparents, Noel and Geneva Logsdon and her paternal grandparents, Russell and Ruth Hodges. She is survived by her husband, Auston "Cutter" Bridges, one daughter, Taylor Bridges of Elizabethtown, two sons, Cody Bridges and Chase Bridges both of Elizabethtown, her mother, Mildred Hodges of Bonnieville, her twin sister Shannon (Sam) Sullivan of ELizabethtown, one brother, Wesley (Tina) Hodges of Bonnieville, her step mother, Brenda Hodges of Bonnieville, a step sister, Alisha (Jason) Smith of Munfordville and a loving pet, Molly. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elizabethtown Christian Academy with Rev. Rob Sumrall and Rev. Ron Davis officiating. Burial will be in Camp Ground cemetery in Bonnieville. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. Monday and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at Elizabethtown Christian Academy. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Blanche Nell Beck
Blanche Nell Rittenberry Beck, 94 of Glendale, died Monday, October 11, 2010 at Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehab. Center. She was a native of Decatur, AL and retired after 33 years from Seagrams Distillery. She was preceded in death by two children, Edward Lewis Boyd and Joseph Logan Boyd; her parents, Joseph Baxter and Katie Hazelip Rittenberry; 5 siblings, Harvey Rittenberry, Margaret Gullett, Ruth Humphrey, William Rittenberry and Cecil Rittenberry and four grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Virgil (Clorine) Boyd of Elizabethtown and Eugene (Evelyn) Boyd of Cecilia; four daughters, Lois (William) Carter of Glendale, Geneva Badgett of Louisville, Nelceda (Larry) Miller of CA and Yvonne Sims of Macon, GA; one sister, Bernice Anson of Frankfort; 28 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Carlton Puryear officiating. Burial will follow in Hardin Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Kathryn Starks Miller Gill
Kathryn Starks Miller Gill, 56 of Apopka, FL died at her home of cardiac arrest on October 4, 2010. She was a native of Hardin County, served in the U. S. Army and was a Planning and Zoning Clerk for Orange County, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Jeffries Miller, her father, William H. Miller and a brother-in-law, A. C. Summers. She is survived by a sister, Wanda Miller Summers of Elizabethtown; two brothers, D. R. (Rita) Miller of Glendale and William C. "Buddy" (Becky) Miller of Cecilia; three nephews, Allen (Susan) Summers of Owensboro, David (Nicole) Miller of Scottsdale, AR and Aaron (Leslie) Miller of Bowling Green and four nieces, Lynn Summers (Moodi) Mohamed of Elizabethtown, Melissa Miller (Kenneth) Morgan of Cookeville, TN, Cyndi Miller of Orlando, FL and Amy Miller (Matt) Hueneman of Cincinnati, OH. A Memorial service will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Bell officiating. Visitation will begin at 12 noon Friday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of Contributions to the American Heart Association.
Larry Gene Grimes
Larry Gene Grimes, 65, of Elizabethtown, died Saturday, October 2, 2010 at North Hardin Health and Rehab. The Hardin County native was a Navy veteran, a member of St. James Catholic Church and worked at Dana. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Dewey and Mary Katherine Werth Grimes and by two brothers, William "Doll" Grimes and James Grimes. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Pearl Grimes, 3 sons, Michael (Connie) Grimes of Louisville, James Grimes of Elizabethtown and Kevin (Ann) Grimes of Lexington, two daughters, Larri (Jay) Housh of Elizabethtown and Triniti (Kedric) Grimes-Perkins of Franklin, IN, two brothers, Franklin Grimes of Hodgenville and Freddie (Mavie) Grimes of Elizabethtown, 12 grandchildren, the mother of his children, Claudia Grimes of Elizabethtown, 1 step son, Michael (Brenda) Nichols of Cecilia and 1 step daughter, Viola Thomas of Tampa, FL. There will be a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Cancer Society.
Linal Cephus Rattliff
Linal Cephus "Joe" Rattliff, 75 of Cecilia, died Friday, October 15, 2010 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was a native of Green County, served in the U. S. Army during the Korean war and retired from Seagrams Distillery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Uphaus Rattliff and his parents, Robert E. and Bertha Warren Rattliff. He is survived by one son, Michael Douglas (Karen) Rattliff of Clarksville, IN; a sister, Linda Sue (Gwendle) Shirrell of Louisville; four step children, Bob (Ruth) Uphaus, Donna (Kenny) Abney and Cathy (Al) Tronzo all of Louisville and Barbara (Dan) Covington of Houston, TX; six grandchildren, Corey Rattliff of Clarksville, IN, Matt Abney, Paula Abney, Joseph Tronzo, Ric Tronzo and Rich Nethery. The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home with Chaplain Tom England officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday and continue after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
