Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyClarke
Diane Clarke, 59, of Cordova, Tenn., formerly of Marion, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was the wife of former Marion Baptist pastor Dr. Darrell Clarke.
Clarke taught school for 15 years. She was a graduate of Ripley High School in Tennessee and graduated from Union University.
She was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church where her husband is now minister in Pastoral Care.
Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday in the Chapel of Bellevue Baptist Church. Burial was planned for Memory Hill Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Long.
Clarke is survived by her husband, Darrell; a son David (Chasity) Clarke of Martinsville, Ind.; daughters, Deborah and Dawn Clarke of Cordova; mother, Nancy Long of Ripley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Hall
Elvis Gene “Pete” Hall, 50, of Salem passed away at 12:46 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.
Survivors include one brother, Jay D. “Dink” Null of Marion and six nieces and nephews.
His parents were Bill and Wilma Null Hall. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Funeral services were Monday at Boyd Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Jacobs officiating. Burial was at Caldwell Springs Cemetery.
Gordon
Carolyn Gordon, 70, of Bowling Green passed away at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at Bowling Green Medical Center.
She was born in Marion on Dec. 27, 1936, the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Mary Ruth Stephens Morrow. She was retired from Thomas Industries of Hopkinsville and was a member of the Elkton Baptist Church.
Gordon is survived by her husband of 36 years, Paul Gordon of Bowling Green; one son, Kevin Belt of Russellville; two daughters, Donna Bond of Bowling Green and Deanie Wall of Clarksville; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Nov. 24 at Elkton Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Tracy officiating. Burial was at the Todd County Meadow Haven.
Hrapeck
Jacqulin Hornback Hrapeck, 46, of Marion passed away at 5 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007 at her home.
She was a member of Union Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Michael Kimsey of Marion; brothers, Rocky Hornback of Sandy Hook, Ky., and Glenn Davidson of Benton; two sisters, Vaughnel Bebout of Fredonia and Linda Ramage of Marion; and one grandchild, Madison Kimsey.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Roper Hornbeck; and her parents, William Richard and Mattie Dixon Hornback.
A memorial service was Dec. 1 at Life in Christ Church in Marion with Bro. Brian Flahardy and Bro. Harold Patrick officiating. Boyd Funeral Directors were in charge of arrangements.
Haddon
John Haddon, 65, of Marion passed away at 2:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 at his home.
Survivors include a brother, Richard Haddon of Lakewell, Fla.
Funeral Service Directors of Symsonia were in charge of arrangements. No funeral services were planned at this time.
Turner
Brian Keith “Pudgy” Turner, 49, of Henderson passed away at 12:10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Turner of Henderson; his mother, Wanda Turner of Smithland; a step-daughter, Nina Murphy of Summerdale, Ala.; step-son, Rick Murphy of Foley, Ala.; sisters, Patricia Collins and Vanessa Ramage, both of Smithland; a brother, Ricky Turner of Burna; one step-grandson; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Turner.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Boyd Funeral Home in Salem with Bro. Mike Grimes officiating. Burial was at Hampton Cemetery.
Shelby
Albert Lyon Shelby, 83, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.
A native of Marion, he graduated from Western Kentucky University after serving his country during World War II in the U.S Army. Shelby fought in Europe and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a retired salesman and worked for many years as a house painter and handyman.
Shelby is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Marjorie Wright; his children Penny Shelby of Cleveland, Ohio, Melinda Shelby (Scott White) of Atlanta, Ga., Don (Liz) Shelby of Pleasureville, Ky., and Ellen Mattingly (Rick Knapp), of Cleveland; his brother, Evan (Emily) Shelby of Marion; and a host of grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 12 at Highlands Funeral Home in Louisville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Louisville Crusade for Children or any other charitable organization.
Hamby
Bobby L. Hamby, 65, of Marion passed away at 4:05 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Crittenden Hospital.
He was member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Salem.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Hamby of Marion; a daughter, Miranda Kimberlin of Salem; a brother, Phillip “Woody” Hamby of Providence; four sisters, Paula McGill of Princeton, Vivian Hurley of Marion, Jeannie Dulin of Eddyville and Robyn Wilson of Morganfield; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leamon and Imogene Driver Hamby; two brothers, Ollie and Steve Hamby; a sister, Shirley Kirk; and a granddaughter, Alexis Paige.
Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. LeRoy Driver, Rev. Danny Shuecraft and Rev. Curtis Franklin officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery.
Phelps
Curtis Eugene Phelps, 87, of Marion passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, Ill.
Born in Providence on May 4, 1920, he came to Marion after serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946.
From 1946-1965, he sold groceries for the Hulman Company of Evansville, Ind. From 1965-1984, he was employed by Witte Hardware Company of St. Louis. For 50 years, until his retirement, Phelps was the song director for the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion. He leaves many friends at the church as well as the Senior Citizen Center of Marion
Survivors include a daughter, Melinda Sue Phelps (Mickey) Walker of Cave In Rock, Ill.; a sister, Nelda Phelps of Marion; a brother, Rev. Earl Phelps of Adamsville, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Vanda Marvel Phelps of Henderson; grandchildren, Matthew Phelps Walker of Henderson, Mikilyn Walker Schutt of Johnson City, Ill.; and Ronda Phelps, Rita Phelps Herron, Regina Phelps Gish and Rebeccah Clement all of Henderson; great-grandchildren, Chasity Phelps, Stephen Herron, Kaitlyn Schutt, Andrew Herron Emily Herron, Grant Gish, Tyler Phelps, Aalilyah Glenn, Daelyn Glenn and twins Trinity and Taetum Clement; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Grey Phelps; his parents, Rev. G.F. and Daisy Scott Phelps; a son, Ronald Eugene Phelps; a brother, Rev. J.D. Phelps; and two sisters, Edna Herrin and Ruthie Mae.
Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. DeeAnn Thompson officiating. Burial was at Mapleview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crittenden County Senior Citizen Center Bingo Fund, 210 N. Walker, Marion, KY. 42064.
Robertson
Mildred James Robertson, 94, of Siloam Springs, Ark., passed away November 16, 2007, at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital in Siloam Springs.
Born March 4, 1913, in Paducah, she was the daughter of George James and Nealie Johnson James. She married
Clifton A. Robertson in Morganfield on May 29, 1938. The couple sold real estate for Walter Gray Realty for many years. For the past 25 years, she had quilted for herself and many of her friends. She was of the Baptist faith.
Robertson was preceded in death by her husband in 1979. Survivors include two daughters, Janette Devor of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Kayneal (Bob) Robinson of West Siloam Springs, Okla.; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at Wasson Memorial Chapel in Siloam Springs with Pastor George McFerron officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery at Siloam Springs.
