Kentucky Marriage Records by CountyMildred “Millie” Gunter
EDDYVILLE, KY - Mildred “Millie” Gunter, 76, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at Riversbend Retirement Center in Kuttawa, Ky.
Born in Hillsboro, Ala. March 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Irene Jones Embrey. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eddyville Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stan Embrey.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, William H. “Bill” Gunter; a daughter, Cindy Simpson of Kuttawa; a son, Lynn Gunter of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Linda Vincent of Bremen, Sue Farris of Tucson, Ariz. and Cullie Nall of Clawson, Mich. and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at Lakeland Funeral Home with Tim Alsup and Bill McCormick officiating. Burial followed in Rolling Hills Cemetery in Eddyville. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation, 1359 Broadway Suite 1509, New York, New York 10018.
Nella “Joyce” Webster
GREENVILLE - Nella “Joyce” Webster, 69, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Muhlenberg County May 8, 1936, she was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Lindell (Connie) Webster and Eddie (Marilyn) Webster, both of Greenville; two daughters, Elaine (Michael) Cary of Greenville and Rene (Jerry) Brewer of Iron City, Tenn.; a brother, Frank (Geraldine) Boggess of Dixon; a sister, Dean (James) Hamilton of Greenville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. J.W. Haire officiating. Burial followed in Webster Cemetery in Butler County.
Mildred Evelyn Day
MACEO, KY - Mildred Evelyn Day, 81, formerly of Dunmor, Ky., died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Owensboro Medical Health System.
Born in Drakesboro April 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Willard DeArmond and Stella Mae Tunstil DeArmond. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Moriah Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corbett “Jack” Day and a grandson, Shane Mallory.
Survivors include three daughters, Jeanette Mantlo and Evanna Mallory, both of Russellville and Walsie Yvette Hancock of Maceo, Ky.; four sisters, Margaret Dorris of Dunmor; Mary Baugh of Newburgh, Ind., Wanda Peay of Evansville, Ind. and Yvonne Briggins of Owensboro and a brother, Tommy DeArmond of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Dunmor Cemetery in Dunmor with Rick Shutt officiating. Price Funeral Home in Lewisburg was in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Grover Thompson Jr.
LEXINGTON, KY - Charles Grover Thompson Jr., 93, formerly of Winchester, husband of Margaret K. Thompson, died Tuesday Oct. 18, 2005 at Darby Square Nursing Home in Lexington.
Born in Philadelphia, Penn. Oct. 30,1911, he was the son of the late Charles Grover Thompson Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Hopkins Thompson. He was a retired Baptist minister, a Kentucky Colonel, a graduate of Philadelphia College of Bible and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Margaret Elizabeth Cottell of West Liberty, Jean Chaney and Brenda Kendal, both of Lexington, Susan Clay of Crossville, Tenn. and Deborah Szatkowski of Frankfort; three sons, Charles Thompson III of Fredericksburg, Va., R. Bruce Thompson of Winchester, Ky. and George Thompson of Greenville; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Scobee Funeral Home in Lexington with Jerry Bishop and Jeff Ryder officiating. Burial followed at a later date.
Margaret McAllister Kinloch Thompson
LEXINGTON, KY - Margaret McAllister Kinloch Thompson, 88, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington.
Born in Alexdranria, Scotland March 5, 1917, she was the daughter of the late William Bain Kinloch and Elizabeth Miller Colquhoun Kinloch and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Grover Thompson Jr.
Survivors include five daughters, Margaret Elizabeth Cottell of West Liberty, Jean Chaney and Brenda Kendal, both of Lexington, Susan Clay of Crossville, Tenn. and Deborah Szatkowski of Frankfort; three sons, Charles Thompson III of Fredericksburg, Va., R. Bruce Thompson of Winchester, Ky. and George Thompson of Greenville; two brothers, George Kinloch of Philadelphia, Penn. and William Kinloch of Hatboro, Penn.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. Oct. 24 at Scobee Funeral Home in Lexington with Jerry Bishop and Jeff Ryder officiating. Burial followed in the Winchester Cemetery.
Nora Jane Brooks Wright
GREENVILLE Nora Jane Brooks Wright, 85, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Muhlenberg County Jan. 15, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Morris Brooks Sr. and Lennie Ellen Wilkerson Brooks. She was a homemaker, housewife and a member of Leigh’s Chapel General Baptist Church in Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Wright in 1988 and grandchildren, Brad and Scott Colmyer.
Survivors include a son, Gene (Wanda) Wright of Greenville; a daughter, Ellen (Mike) Colmyer of Drakesboro; two granddaughters, Jenny Wright and Mary (Kenton) McPherson, both of Greenville; a great-grandson, Reece Aaron McPherson of Greenville; a brother, Vinyard Brooks of Powderly; and four sisters, Bonnie Edwards of Powderly, Mary Steele and Karlene McIntosh, both of Greenville and Ruby Nell Davis of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at Gary’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald McGehee officiating. Burial followed in Old Jackson Cemetery in Greenville.
Glenda Louise (Nuna) Garrett
DRAKESBORO Glenda Louise (Nuna) Garrett, 63, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 at her residence.
Born in Muhlenberg County Jan. 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Gladys Garrett. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Drakesboro and a special education aide at Drakesboro School for 21 years. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy Garrett, Lee Garrett and Doug Garrett.
Survivors include two sisters, Anna Toomey and Cletta Richardson, both of Drakesboro; three brothers, Bobby Garrett of Evansville, Dale Garrett of Williamsburg and Donnie Garrett of Central City; two sisters-in-law, Ann Garrett and Sue Garrett, both of Drakesboro; 27 nephews and nieces; 33 great nieces and nephews and six great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at First Baptist Church of Drakesboro with the Rev. Russ Stephens and the Rev. Tom Stovall officiating. Burial followed in Allens Chapel Cemetery. Tucker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Martha Ann Steward
POWDERLY Martha Ann Steward, 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 at her residence.
Born in Muhlenberg County Sept. 12, 1933, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas Steward of Powderly and Douglas Steward of Greenville; a daughter, Rebecca Steward of Powderly; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 20 at Tucker Funeral Home with Bill Bryant officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City.
Donald Gilbert Sailing
GRAHAM Donald Gilbert Sailing, 63, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 in the Owensboro Medical Health System after a sudden illness.
Born in Ohio County June 28, 1943, he was a factory worker at Ford Truck Plant in Louisville. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Sailing and a brother, Ronnie Sailing.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Groves Sailing; his parents, Gilbert and Flora Mae Sailing of Ohio County; four sons, Donald Sailing, Jr. of Evansville, John Sailing of Central City, Robert Sailing and Charles Sailing, both of Graham; two daughters, Polly Hile of Evansville and Laura Cissna of Nortonville; two brothers, Ray Sailing and Jack Sailing, both of Ohio County; seven sisters, Peggy, Jean, Carol, Lois, Evelyn, Bonnie and Robin, all of Ohio County; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at Gary’s Funeral Home. Burial followed in Echols Church Cemetery in Echols.
Betty J. (Morris) Van Wert
BAY CITY, MICH. Betty J. (Morris) Van Wert, 67, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 at Bay Regional Medical Center.
Born in Central City June 21, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys Morris. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and of Women’s AGLOW. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Morris.
Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Barry Van Wert; six sons, Scott Sturm, Terry Sturm, Keith Sturm, Bob Van Wert, Brian Van Wert and Rick Van Wert; a daughter, Michelle Sturm; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Tom Morris; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 20 at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Daniel C. Meckes officiating. Burial followed in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Jean Boyd
Ruby Jean Boyd, 86, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Greenville.
Born in Muhlenberg County Nov. 28, 1919, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Boyd; a son, Donald Boyd; and a grandson, Wayne Boyd.
Survivors include two sons, William E. Boyd of Central City and Gary Lynn Boyd of Sunnyside, Utah; a step-daughter, Bertha Jernigan of Central City; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Leroy Rearden officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City.
Ada Pauline Beliles Webster
LEWISBURG Ada Pauline Beliles Webster, 97, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Butler County, she was the daughter of the late James Amos and Ada Mae Barnes Beliles. She was a retired school teacher after teaching for 20 years in Butler County and 25 years in Logan County and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Lewisburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers, O.G. Beliles and Peble Beliles and a sister, Margie Givens.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Givens of Lewisburg; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three step-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and two nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at Bethel Baptist Church in Morgantown with Bro. Ronnie Forrest officiating. Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery in Morgantown. Smith Funeral Home in Morgantown was in charge of arrangements.
William “Billy” Edward Free
BELTON William “Billy” Edward Free, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Greenville.
Born in Muhlenberg County Feb. 6, 1924, he was a retired coal miner from the Pittsburg and Midway Coal Company. He was a Kentucky Colonel, lifetime member of V.F.W. in Greenville and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran, a P.O.W. and a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of Mud River Union General Baptist Church in Belton.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Hardison Free; two sons, Mitchell Free of Hopkinsville and Kelly (Sabrina) Free of Greenville; three grandchildren, William Aaron Free, Andrew Free and Rachel Free; a brother, G. W. Free of Louisville; and a sister, Rena Walker of Florida.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at Mud River Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Haire officiating. Burial followed in Mud River Union Cemetery in Belton. Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Melissa Ann Kelly
GREENVILLE Melissa Ann Kelly, 39, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 at her parents’ residence.
Born in Muhlenberg County Dec. 12, 1966, she was an Avon representative and of the General Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, William Kelly; her parents, John and Deloris Rhoades of Belton; a brother, Dewayne Rhoades of Belton; three sisters, Diane Drake of Belton, Pam Fox of Browder and Kristal Stinson of Dunmor; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at Mud River Union General Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Haire and the Rev. Leamon Mefford officiating. Burial followed in Union Ridge Cemetery in Belton. Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ewanna Kay Faulkerson
GREENVILLE Ewanna Kay Faulkerson, 53, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Born in Muhlenberg County July 6, 1953, she attended New Life Church in Powderly. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Simms.
Survivors include her husband, Donnie Faulkerson; four daughters, Michelle Faulkerson of Central City, Anita Kay Vincent of Greenville, Cynthia Ann Reynolds of Beech Creek and Jessica Danielle Faulkerson of Luzerne; two sons, Donnie Joe Faulkerson of Madisonville and Danny Earl Faulkerson of Greenville; six grandchildren; her mother, Delima Simms of Greenville; a sister, Shelia Groves of Greenville; and three brothers, Tony Simms and Ricky Simms, both of Central City and Terry Simms of Nebo.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at Gary’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Hill Cemetery in Depoy.
Anna Elizabeth Payne Cox
OWENSBORO Anna Elizabeth Payne Cox, 91, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at her residence.
Born in Hancock County March 6, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ernest and Jennie Wright Payne. She was nursing supervisor at Owensboro Daviess County Hospital in the maternity ward and was a public health nurse in both Hancock and Muhlenberg counties. She was a charter member of Wesleyan Heights United Methodist Church and a member and treasurer of the Pioneer Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Cox, Sr. on May 24, 2002 and a brother, Shelby Payne.
Survivors include two sons, Bernard Cox, Jr. and James Bradley Cox, both of Owensboro; four daughters, Brenda Cox Carlton of Mt. Carmel, Ill., Saundra Cox Hamilton of Charlotte, N.C., Martha Cox Shafferman of Louisville and Nancy Cox Evans of Owensboro; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at Wesleyan Heights United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 9-9:30 a.m. Oct. 23 at James H. Davis Funeral Home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Wesleyan Heights United Methodist Church, 1215 Scherm Road, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Rubbin Ray Gibson
WHITE PLAINS - Rubbin Ray Gibson, 22, of White Plains died October 20, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System.
Born December 20, 1979 in Muhlenberg County, he was a boiler maker and was employed at Mid-West Product in Madisonville. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church in White Plains.
Survivors include one son, Nathan Lee Gibson of White Plains; mother, Judy Stanley of White Plains; father, William Moore of Owensboro; six brothers, Anthony Moore of Georgia, Jerry Moore of Greenville, David Gibson, Clifton Stanley and Michael Stanley, all of White Plains, Michael Moore of Owensboro; three sisters, Rhonda Gibson and Jenny Stanley, both of White Plains and Carrie Moore of Owensboro; grandmother, Carrie Gibson of Central City.
Services will be held Wednesday, October 23 at 2 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church in White Plains with Bro. Ellis Payne officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 5 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery in White Plains.
