Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyCarrie Mae Allen Woodson
GREENVILLE - Carrie Mae Allen Woodson, 96, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004 at Owensboro Mercy Health System after a short illness.
Born in Muhlenberg County, Oct. 13, 1908, the daughter of the late Lewis Banks Allen and Nannie Craig Allen, she was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church in Greenville.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Henry Woodson in 1975.
Survivors include two sons, Keith Woodson of Greenville and Tom Woodson of Salem, W.V.; three daughters, Jane Jessup of Greenville, Bobbie Brown of Central City and Rejeana Bradford of Crestwood; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Dec. 17 at Gary’s Funeral Home with Dr. Ray England officiating.Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery in Greenville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Second Baptist Church Building Fund.
Iris E. Givens
BROWDER - Iris E. Givens, 89, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Muhlenberg County, Dec. 5, 1915, she was retired from the U.S. Navy and a member of Browder Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Givens of Browder; a sister, Ertus Givens of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Dec. 17 at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Cathy officiating.Burial followed in Union Cemetery in Butler County.
Mabel Agassiz Wescott Martin
VERO BEACH, FLA. - Mabel Agassiz Wescott Martin, 99, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 in Vero Beach, Florida.
Born on the Outer Banks of North Carolina near the Corolla Lighthouse, Feb. 27, 1905, the daughter of the late Martha Ann Chadwick Wescott and Captain John Thomas Wescott, she was home schooled by her mother until high school, which she attended in Raleigh, N.C.At age 16, she enrolled in Trinity College, which is now Duke University, as an elementary education major.She was a class beauty and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.She spent summers at Lake Junaluska where her parents owned and operated The Cherokee Inn.In 1924 she married George Ross Martin of Greenville who preceded her in death in 1977.She spent most of her life in Greenville and Daytona Beach, Fla.She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.At age 96, she moved to the warm climate of Vero Beach where she continued to be known for her gracious manner and sharp sense of humor.She was a member of Greenville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include four children; Ann Martin and Jack Forsythe, Elizabeth Martin, Anne Dunn and George R. Martin, Jr., Mary Martin and James L. Rogers III; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in Greenville at a later date.Memorial contributions may be sent to The Greenville United Methodist Church for Missionary Outreach, 144 North Main Street, Greenville, KY 42345.Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach, Fla. was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lillian Briles Gossett
GREENVILLE - Mary Lillian Briles Gossett, 86, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Muhlenberg County, Feb. 1, 1918, the daughter of the late A.C. Briles and Neil Cornelia Arnett Briles, she was a lifetime member of Corley Chapel General Baptist Church.She retired in 1979 from F.H. Lewis Clothing Store after 25 years, was a 50-year member of Madeline Chapter of Eastern Star and a Kentucky Colonel.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Everly Gossett in 1979.
Survivors include a daughter, Lou (Charles) Courtney of Greenville; a sister, Bonnie Noe of Graham; two grandchildren, Chuck Courtney of Greenville and Lynn (Joey) Henderson of Mayfield; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Dec. 19 at Gary’s Funeral Home with the Rev. John Barry Noe and the Rev. Paul Drury officiating.Burial followed in Corley Chapel Cemetery in Graham.
Cecil Stevens
LEWISBURG - Cecil Stevens, 85, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Elliott County, Oct. 22, 1919, the son of the late John W. Stevens and Rissie Hill Stevens, he was a farmer and a member of Clifty Hill Baptist Church in Lewisburg.He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Lennie Odeleen Stevens Sept. 26, 2004 and a son, Arvin Randall Stevens Aug. 18, 1962.
Survivors include seven sons; Norman Stevens of Franklin, Bernis Stevens of Clifty, Danny Stevens of Central City, Joe Stevens of Elkton, Donnie Stevens of Cadiz, Billy Stevens of Robards and Dorris Stevens of Lewisburg; two daughters, Carolyn Moore of Lewisburg and Brenda Vaught of Madisonville; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Dec. 21 at Gary’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Evitts officiating.Burial followed in Cliff Hill Cemetery in Lewisburg.
Robert Lewis Morehead
GREENVILLE - Robert Lewis Morehead, 64, died Saturday, Dec. 18 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital Emergency Room.
Born in Muhlenberg County, March 25, 1940, the son of the late Iola Mae Robinson Gibson, he was of Baptist faith and a veteran.He retired in 2002 after 22 years as a custodian for the Muhlenberg County Board of Education and worked for Peabody Coal Company Austin #4 in Centertown for 10 years.He was an E.M.T. and a volunteer fireman in the 1980s.He worked for Marvel Industries and SuperValu.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Marva Jean Prude Morehead; two daughters, Bridget Adams and Tiffany Morehead, both of Greenville; two sons, Robert O. Morehead and Aaron Morehead, both of Greenville; and five grandchildren, Brittany Wells, Seth Burns, Sierra Burns, Gabrielle Burns and Baylan Adams.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Dec. 21 from First Baptist Church in Greenville with the Rev. Terrance Minor officiating.Burial followed in West End Cemetery in Greenville.Gary’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Isabel Rhoades
Dorothy Isabel Rhoades, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Muhlenberg County, Aug. 28, 1927, she was a homemaker and a member of Green River Chapel General Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Rhoades, Jr.; a son, James Michael Rhoades of St. Peters, Mo.; a sister, Carlene McPherson of Lafayette, Ind.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Dec. 19 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City with the Rev. Jewell Martin officiating.Tucker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Phillip Poyner Baker
BELTON - Phillip Poyner Baker, 86, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Muhlenberg County, Oct. 9, 1918, he was a retired farmer and county road worker.He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Christine Baker Oct. 20, 2004; five sisters, Bonnie J. Baker, Lena Mallory, Neva Mae Duvall, Mary Frances Duvall and Corrina Lambert; three brothers, Harold Baker, Dennis Baker and Charlie Baker, Jr.; and a great-granddaughter, Amanda LeAnn Whitmer.
Survivors include a son, S.P. “Cracker” Baker of Belton; a daughter, Joyce Whitney of Belton; two brothers, James Jacob Baker of Hammond, Ind. and Hoffman Baker of Merriville, Ind.; a sister, Louella Price of Louisville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Dec. 21 at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with the Rev. Leamon Mefford officiating.Burial followed in Union Ridge Cemetery in Belton.
Brenda Lois Langley
GREENVILLE - Brenda Lois Langley, 60, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Muhlenberg County, May 30, 1944, she was a member of Roland Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Henry Langley; a daughter, Kimberly Gott of Greenville; a son, Jim Langley, Jr. of Beechmont; a sister, Shelia Knight of Nelson Creek; four grandchildren, Trenton, Shanise and Hunter Gott of Greenville and Whitney Langley of Beechmont; three nieces; and a nephew.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Dec. 20 at Gary’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Mooneyhan officiating.Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery in Greenville.
Cecil Harrison Doss
GREENVILLE - Cecil Harrison Doss, 75, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Muhlenberg County, March 15, 1929, he was a self-employed auto mechanic and a member of the Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son, Cecil “Tommy” Doss of Gulfport, Miss.; four daughters, Margaret A. Doss, Debborah Wasche and Lorraine P. Doss, all of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Connie Ann Doss of Frankton, La.; a brother, P.W. Doss of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Edna Spain of Charlotte, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Dec. 22 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Lowery officiating.Burial will follow in Bluff Cemetery in Central City.
Harold Kennedy Pittman
BREMEN - Harold Kennedy Pittman, 83, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at Owensboro Mercy Health System.
Born in Muhlenberg County, March 6, 1921, the son of the late Will Pittman and Myrtle Rich, he was a retired custodian at Bremen Elementary School for the Muhlenberg County Board of Education and a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Darlene Pittman of Bremen and Susan Harlan of Central City; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Dec. 12 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. David Gardner officiating.Burial followed in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Bremen.
Brandon Lee Spicer
LEWISBURG - Brandon Lee Spicer, 34, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 as the result of an accident at Mud River Bridge on Coopertown Road in Lewisburg that also claimed the life of his son, John Gregory Spicer.
Born in Kettering, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1970, he was a truck driver for Ray Jones Trucking in Greenville.
Survivors include his mother, Sandra (Harrison) Forman of Lewisburg; stepfather, John Forman of Lewisburg; father, Rainey Spicer of Newport; three daughters, Haleigh Renee Spicer of Union, Ohio and MacKenzie Ann Cherry and Meagan Lee Spicer of Lewisburg; a sister, Shannon Lynn Spicer of Lewisburg; grandparents, George and Marlene Harrison of Lewisburg; and fiancé, Gennie Cherry of Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Dec. 22 at Price Funeral Home, Inc. with Tim Waggoner officiating.Burial will follow in McPherson Cemetery in Todd County.
Benny Wayne VanMeter
Benny Wayne VanMeter, 52, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System in Owensboro.
Born in Muhlenberg County he was a member of Victory Temple Church of God in Christ in Central City.
Survivors include a son, Marcus DeWayne VanMeter of Greenville; three sisters, Elaine Reed of Chicago, Ill., Martha Louise Hocker and Gladys May Johnson, both of Greenville; host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 23 at Power House Church of God in Christ in Greenville. Visitation is from 10 a.m.11 a.m. at the church on Dec. 23. Burial will follow in the West End Cemetery in Greenville. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth Stewart
Mary Elizabeth Stewart, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Muhlenberg County Feb. 6, 1922, she was a homemaker and a member of Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Central City.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Clifford Stewart; four sons, Clifford E. Stewart of Crestwood, Ky., Kenneth Lee Stewart of Harrison, Ark., Greg Stewart of Livermore and Ronnie G. Stewart of Lexington; a sister, Shirley Thompson of Charlotte, N.C.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Dec. 20 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Jones officiating.Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City.
Evelyn Marie Bivins
GREENVILLE – Evelyn Marie Bivins, 89, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005 at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Greenville.
Born in the Greens Chapel Community July 17, 1916, the daughter of the late Paul and Virdie Putnam, Marie, as her friends called her, later lived in Central City and graduated from Central City High School in 1936.She and her husband, the late R.E. (Ras) Bivins, lived much of their life in Central City.Their two children, Ken Bivins of Madisonville and Jan (Bivins) Anderson of Greenville, grew up and also graduated from Central City High School. Through the years, Ras and Marie owned and operated several businesses, including the R&G Building Supply Co., the Rambler Rose Motel, the Royal Palms Restaurant and the A-Bo-K Florist.They were members of Central City First Baptist Church.In 1963 they owned and operated the Imperial Restaurant and the Exotic Florist in Madisonville.They remained there until 1981 when they returned to their roots in Muhlenberg County.In Greenville they were members of First Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991 and a sister, Delores Hale.
Survivors include a son, Ken (Pat) Bivins of Madisonville; a daughter, Jan (H.L.) Anderson of Greenville; three grandchildren, Eric (Diana) Anderson and Amy (Chad) Hadley, all of Greenville and Aaron (Maureen) Anderson of Franklin, Tenn.; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Devine of Central City; and long-time caregivers and companions, Gina Rector, Marie Vincent, Dorothy Bey and Patsy Nelson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at Gary’s Funeral Home with Dr. H. Ray England officiating.Burial followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.
Raymond Lee Wilson “Biddy”
Raymond Lee Wilson “Biddy”, 58, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005 at his residence.
Born in Muhlenberg County May 31, 1947, the son of Ann Wilson and the late Shelby Wilson, he was a sawmill maintenance foreman for Baize Forest and a Vietnam Veteran.He was preceded in death by his father in 1985 and a sister, Becky Harper.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Wilson; three sons, Christopher Lynn Wilson of Bowling Green, Terry Wayne Wilson and Nakia Lee Wilson, both of Central City; a daughter, Charlotte Halloway of Alabama; his mother, Ann Wilson; four sisters, Eva (Jerry) Fields of Nelson Creek, Connie (Gary) Williams of Greenville, Patty Rainwater and Pam (Anthony) Forsythe, both of Central City; two brothers, Shelby (Louise) Wilson of Drakesboro and Timmy (Lorie) Wilson of Greenville and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Dec. 17 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Lockey Beasley officiating.Burial followed in Jagoe Cemetery in Central City.
Virginia Evitts Hoover
Virginia Evitts Hoover, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005 in the Muhlenberg Community Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Muhlenberg County May 22, 1918, the daughter of the late Major Whitson Evitts and Ethel Mansfield Evitts, she was retired from the Western Kentucky Gas Company in Owensboro and was a member of Centertown Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hoover; seven brothers, Melvin Evitts, Edgar Evitts, Bennett Evitts, Homer Evitts, M.W. Evitts, Marvin Evitts, Milton Evitts and Roy Evitts and a sister, Ethel Evitts.
Survivors include three stepdaughters, Judy Hinton of Livermore and Linda Harrison and Sandy Frazier of Owensboro; a sister-in-law, Inez Evitts of Greenville and four nieces, Wilma Ramage of Taylor, Mich., Linda Cook of Lewisburg, Sue Scott of Nashville and Rita Milic of St. Louis.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Clifford Lovell officiating.Gary’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
