Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyBrowne
PADUCAH, Ky. Patsy J. Browne, 66, passed away June 23, 2004 at her home.
Graveside services were June 26 at Dyer Hill Cemetery in Burna. Rev. Max Hansen officiated.
Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Egan of Paducah and Shellie Browne of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; her mother, Lemma R. Parker of Paducah; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Pratt Paul Parker; and her husband, Leslie H. Browne.
Baker
SALEM, KY. Larry G. "Jerry" Baker, 62, passed away June 23, 2004 at Livingston Hospital.
He was a member and trustee of Emmaus Baptist Church. He taught Auto Body Repair for the University of Kentucky and was the owner of Baker's Body Shop in Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Avonna Long Baker of Salem; three daughters, Katrina Elder of Marion, Krista Baker of Salem and Michelle Johnson of Colorado; a brother, Raymond Wayne Baker of Allen Park, Mich.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Wood Baker and Goldie V. Curry Baker; and a sister, Ruby Lucille Baker.
Funeral services were June 28 at Boyd Funeral Home with Rev. Max Hansen and Rev. Jerry Thurman officiating. Burial was in Owen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lourdes Hospice, 2855 Jackson St., Paducah, KY 42001.
Mayes
Funeral services for James "Jake" Mayes, 78, of Linn Creek, Mo., were held June 16 at Hedges Funeral Home in Camdenton, Mo. Intombment was in the Veterans Wall of the Lake Memorial Garden Cemetery in Osage Beach, Mo.
Mayes was born in Marion. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Osage Beach and was a World War II veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mayes of Linn Creek; and a daughter, Nancy Koski of Las Vegas.
Memorials may be sent to Lake Ozark Area Hospice, P.O. Box 498, Crocker, Mo., 65452 or Hope Lutheran Church, 1027 Industrial, Osage Beach, MO 65065.
Hodge
Sarah "Cleo" Hodge, 94, of Marion, passed away June 25, 2004 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was of Baptist faith.
Funeral services were June 29 at Gilbert Funeral Home. Rev. A.C. Hodge and Rev. Heath Martin officiated. Burial was in Mapleview Cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Neta Pine and Naoma Jennings, both of Marion; a son, Leon Hodge of Marion; a niece; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughey E. Hodge; a daughter, Iva Jean Hodge Hall; a sister, Naomi Kirk; a brother, Thomas Allen Belt; and her parents, Terry Lee and Margaret Belt.
LaRue
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Graveside services for Lillian C. LaRue, 83, were June 30 at Mapleview Cemetery.
LaRue passed away June 26. She was a native of Marion, and retired from the IRS in Washington, D.C., and the Louisville Free Public Library. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Anchorage, the DAR, the Filson Club and was a genealogist.
Survivors include a nephew, Marcus Kemper; a niece, Melanie Hendricks; and several cousins and great-nieces and nephews.
Brandon
DETROIT, Mich. Winifred Lucas Brandon, 92, passed away June 13, 2004. She was raised in Tolu and moved to Detroit in 1939 to care for her grandmother. She was buried in Detroit.
She was a Sunday school teacher for many years at Preston-Waterman United Methodist Church where she was active until her health began to decline.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Beth Tader of Chicago and Doris Ann Brandon of Detroit; a sister, Doris Miller of Chicago; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a niece and several cousins.
Herron
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Senator Paul Herron Jr., 80, D-Henderson, passed away June 16, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness.
Known affectionately as "Pie" or to many young people as "Daddy Pie," Senator Herron had served in the Senate since 1995, twice winning re-election.
"Senator Herron was as good a man who ever lived," said Senator Ed Worley, D-Richmond, Senate Democratic Leader. "His word was his bond and he had a wealth of wisdom and experience. His fellow Senators will miss him, and so will the people he represented so well in Frankfort."
"Senator Herron was a gentleman in the truest sense and I was honored to call him my friend," said Senator Bob Jackson, D-Murray, Senate Democratic Whip. "Paul loved his family very much and he loved Western Kentucky. No one worked harder for the people of the 4th District than Paul Herron. He will be sorely missed."
Before his election to the Senate, Senator Herron served as Henderson County Judge-Executive for eight years, beginning in 1986. "He always had the will of the people in his heart," said Henderson County Judge-Executive Sandy Watkins, who was once a political rival of Senator Herron's, and is now a friend. "He believed in the little man and in the working man."
As a member of the Senate, Senator Herron worked with local officials and his fellow legislators to bring home millions in state funds for projects throughout his six-county district (Henderson, Union, Webster, Crittenden, Caldwell and Livingston counties). These funds have been used to improve roads, construct new water and sewer lines, establish centers for education and technology, assist agricultural initiatives, support senior citizens and provide new centers for recreation, among other initiatives.
Education was always Senator Herron's top priority. The Paul Herron Technology Center in Union County, which provides new opportunities for both high school and adult learners, bears his name.
He chaired the Western Kentucky Legislative Caucus, a bi-partisan group that focuses on the needs of the western region of the state, recommending legislation and supporting projects.
Before moving to the Senate, Senator Herron was Henderson County Judge-Executive for eight years. During his time in office, he laid the groundwork for the construction of the new Henderson County Detention Center and led efforts to improve bridges and roadways throughout the county.
Before becoming involved in public service, Senator Herron ran Herron Auction Realty, which he founded in 1952. His grandson, Kevin Herron, now runs the family business.
A native of Union County, Senator Herron graduated from Sturgis High School, where he played for the great Sturgis Bears. Senator Herron was All-State and he attended the University of Indiana on an athletic scholarship.
He soon made his way back to Kentucky to marry Mary McCann Herron, a decision that he calls the best he ever made. The Herrons were married
for over 62 years.
Senator Herron was a member of First United Methodist Church in Henderson. He also had been a member of the Army Reserve, Moose, Elks, American Legion, DeKoven Masonic Lodge #577, Rizpah Temple Madisonville, and the Henderson County Shrine Club.
Awards included the Henderson Audubon Board of Realtors, Realtor of the Year 1976; and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Auctioneers of Western Kentucky.
He had served on numerous boards including the American Red Cross, Henderson Co. Senior Citizens, Drug/Alcohol Council, Earl C, Clements Job Corps, Human Relations, Industrial Foundation, Economic Development, Literacy Council, Green River Area Development and Audubon Area Community Services.
In addition to his wife, Mary, survivors include two sons (and spouses), Paul III and Brenda Marks-Herron, and Michael and Julie Herron; grandchildren (and spouses) Michele and Bill Dunn, Mark and Marcy Herron, Marcy and Chad Sutton, Kevin Herron, Graham Herron, Erica Winebarger, and Troy and Tracy Marks; and great-grandchildren, Megan and Kelsey Dunn, Taylor and Tara Herron, and Clay Sutton.
Funeral services were held June 20 at First United Methodist Church in Henderson. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Towery
PRINCETON, Ky. Nancy Towery, 68, passed away June 19, 2004 at her home. She was a member of Creswell Baptist Church.
Funeral services were June 22 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton.
Surviving are her husband, John W. Towery of Princeton; a son, Anthony Hillyard of Crestwood; a daughter, Chantay Stallins of Princeton; three stepsons, Jimmy Towery and Dave Towery, both of North Charleston, S.C., and Mike Towery of Caldwell County; two sisters, Sara Lou Riley of Marion and Betty Jo Collins of Princeton; two grandchildren; two step grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, J.B. Travis. Her parents were Joseph Euclid Travis and Reba Sigler Travis.
Watson
FLAT ROCK, Mich. Funeral services for Imogene Watson, 80, formerly of Livingston County, were held June 20, 2004 at Boyd Funeral Home. Rev. Walzie Hosick officiated. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Robert Watson of Flat Rock; a daughter, Bonnie Tabor of Salem; three sisters, Mary Hardin of Salem, LaVerne Sikes and Joyce Andros, both of Indiana; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel O. Watson; a daughter, Peggy Patterson; two brothers; and her parents, George Damron and Myrtle Curnel Damron.
