Hancock County, kentucky

Obituaries

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Douglas McCoy Adkins

 

Thelma Roberts Duncan

Thelma Roberts Duncan, 79, Died Monday, February 15, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Flurrie Woodford Roberts, and Lottie Myrtle Roberts. She retired from the old Pinkerton Tobacco Factory in Owensboro. She was a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, hunting arrowheads and marbles, grocery shopping, cooking, and spending time with her friends. Mrs. Duncan loved her church and always  gave more of herself, than she ever expected to receive.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and 6 siblings, Gene Roberts, Ethel Poole, Owen Roberts, Dorothy Staples, Lorene Howard, and Clyde Roberts. She is survived by husband Moreland Taylor Duncan, sons Tony Duncan, and Ricky (Margie) Duncan, one daughter Sheila (Wilton) Powell, 9 grandchildren Jeffie (Jacob) Mckay, Vanessa (Wes) Payne, Heather Duncan, Samantha Strayn, Thomas Duncan, Jerri Robertson, Rex (Tonya) Beavers, Jeff (Nicole) Beavers, Mandy (Derek) West, as well as 16 great grandchildren

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312), with visitation starting after 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, and after 9:00 A.M.,Thursday at the funeral home.  Service are 10:30 A.M. Thursday with  Bro. Steven Boyd, Officiating.  Burial will  follow in Lewisport Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to her church.  Envelopes are available  at the funeral home.Taylorwoodfuneralhome.com

 

Minnie Mae Henderson

Minnie Mae Henderson, 96, of Lewisport passed away Friday, February 12, 2010 at Heartland Villa Healt.  Ms. Henderson was born Friday, March 28, 1913 in Lewisport to the late James T. and Minnie Mae Boutcher Thrasher.  Minnie spent her entire life in Hancock County and was a lifetime member of Lewisport Baptist Church where she previously served as the church clerk.  She was also the organist for her church for 50 years.  Ms. Henderson was a retired second grade teacher for the old Lewisport Elementary School.  She taught in the Hancock County area for a total of 41 years.  Ms. Henderson enjoyed needlepoint, especially making needlepoint calendars, and being with her “running buddies”, Irene Fallin, Lucy Lawson, Daisy Hawkins and Edna Jane Holland, who she spent many hours of fun with.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Henderson is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henderson (1968), her sister, Nancy Cameron and her brother, Harvey Thrasher.    Ms. Henderson is survived by her five nieces and nephews, Charles Henderson of Lewisport, James Henderson of Reynolds Station, Gerry Webb of Michigan, Doris Webb Robinson of Michigan and Michal H. Powers of Lewisport.  She is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews.                                                            

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312), with visitation being held Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday  at the funeral home.  Ms. Henderson’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Lewisport Baptist Church with Bro. Bob White officiating.  Burial will follow in Lewisport Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Lewisport Baptist Church.  Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made to the family at taylorwoodfuneralhome.com.

 

Jeremy Boling

Jeremy D. Boling, 34, of Lewisport died Thursday February 11, 2010 at Perry County Memorial Hospital.  Jeremy was born on August 13, 1975 in Owensboro to Roger and Scherri Adkins Boling.  He was a member at Union Baptist Church and was employed at Century Aluminum.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.  He was preceded in death by his father Roger Boling and maternal grandparents Barney and Murl Adkins.

Survivors include his parents Buddy and Scherri Cummins of Owensboro; two sons Logan Boling and Gavin Boling both of Lewisport; a brother Bryan Cummins of Owensboro and his paternal grandparents Norman and Mary Boling of Hawesville.

Services are at 3:00 pm Sunday February 14, 2010 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Serenity Hills.  Visitation will be from 11:00 am till service time Sunday.  Online condolences may be left for Jeremy’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

James Sherwood Gaynor

James Sherwood Gaynor, 86, of Hawesville, passed away at his farm he loved so much on Thursday February 4, 2010.  Jim was born on February 22, 1923 in Utility, KY to the late Frank and Connie Hall Gaynor.  He was preceded in death by his loving, Christian wife of 60 years, Wilma Brown Wroe Gaynor, his sister Theodora (Waitman) Jackson, brothers Franklin (Rachel) Gaynor, Broadus (Rosabella) Gaynor, father-in-law and mother-in-law W. R. (Rev) and Willie Wroe, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Merriman and Juanita Wroe and Sheba, his faithful collie dog.

Jim was a wonderful, loving, devoted, Christian husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved telling “old” stories and making people laugh.  Daddy also loved gathering bouquets of flowers from his yard to take to Mom’s final resting place.  He was a member of Hawesville Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Emeritus and had served as a Sunday School teacher of the Senior Men’s Class for many years.  He was a 60 year member of Hancock F&AM Masonic lodge 115, a Kentucky Colonel and a past member of the Hawesville Lions Club.  He enjoyed watching Kentucky Wildcat basketball.

He was employed by Republic Aircraft in Evansville during WW II.  He was an insurance agent for Lincoln Income Life for 33 years, where he was a top-selling agent for several years.  Upon retirement, Jim raised cattle, worked tirelessly in the hayfield, and was getting hay for his customers at the time of his death.

Jim is survived by his son, Gary Winston Gaynor (Betty) of Hawesville, daughters, Carla Gayle Gaynor Early (Mush) of Hawesville, Connie Mae Gaynor Duncan (Hugh) of Lewisport and Gaynel Gaynor Payne (Mark) of Hawesville.  Grandchildren, Jon Numon Prince (Kathy), Stephanie Renee Gaynor Embry, Carie Michelle Gaynor Roberts (Todd), Jamie Lynn Gaynor (Josh), Benjamin Jason “BJ” Early (Gina), James Kelly Duncan (Nicole), Jonathan Kyle Duncan (Sarah), Alexandra Brooke Payne, Audra Beth Payne, Ashtyn Gaynor Payne.  Great  Grandchildren, Zach, Blake and Cydnee Prince, Sara and Skylar Embry, Jacob Fuqua, Madison and Mackenzie Roberts, Chelsea and Xander Early, Jaelyn and Jack Duncan and Kyla Duncan.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am Monday February 8, 2010 at Hawesville Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 am till 8:00 pm Sunday and from 7:00 am till 10:30 am Monday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  A Masonic service will take place Sunday night at 5:30 pm.     Memorial contributions can be made to the Hawesville Baptist Church Building Fund.  Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left for Jim’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Reuben Tindle

Reuben Tindle, 88, of Hawesville died Tuesday January 19, 2010 at Hillcrest Health Care.  He was born on January 5, 1922 in Hawesville to the late Waldo and Evelyne Barker Tindle, Sr.  He was a truck driver.

Survivors include a sister Anna Horsley of Maceo; five half sisters Dorothy Payne and Genevie Knopps both of Louisville, Peggy Smith, Sue Sutherland and Jo Ann Decker all of Hawesville; two half brothers O. W. Tindle, Jr. of Hawesville and John Tindle of Beaver Dam and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Friday January 22, 2010 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 am till service time Friday.  Online condolences may be left for Reuben’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Emma Louise Jackson

Emma Louise Jackson, 89, of Hawesville died Thursday January 14, 2010 at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City.  Emma was born on April 29, 1920 in Hawesville, KY to the late Thomas A. and Edna Frances Powers Jackson.  She was a member at Mt Eden Baptist Church and retired from Owensboro Executive Inn.  She was preceded in dead by a brother Shirley Jackson and an infant sister Bettie Jo Jackson.

Survivors include two sisters Jean Estes of Princeton, IN and Billie Faye (William) Moad of Hawesville; nieces Linda (Ron) McFall of Tell City, IN, Carla (William) Smith of Indianapolis, IN and Shannon (Mike) Schafer of Princeton, IN; nephews Michael (Roberta) Jackson of Ladson, SC, Randy (Connie) Estes of Patoka, IN and Kirk (Trish) Estes of Franklin, TN; 16 great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday January 17, 2010 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Foy Back officating.  Burial will be in Memory Gardens.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm Saturday and from 7:00 am till service time Sunday.  Donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Emma.  Online condolences may be left for Emma’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Mary Lou Shadwick McCaslin

Mary Lou Shadwick McCaslin, 82, of Owensboro died Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System.  Mary Lou was born on February 23, 1927 in Hancock County to the late Junius and Bessie Gibson Shadwick.  She was of the Baptist faith and retired as a Produce Manager.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, working in her yard, and assisting those in need.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl McCaslin and a son, E. Ray McCaslin.

Survivors include a son, Charles E. (Becky) McCaslin of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Shane McCaslin, Shanna McCaslin, Erin McCaslin, Matt McCaslin and Dr. Lyndsay McCaslin; two great grandchildren, Hudson McCaslin and Hayden McCaslin; two sisters, Martha Ashworth of Owensboro and Dorothy Meserve of Hawesville, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am, Monday, January 11, 2010 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Serenity Hills.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday, and from 7:00 am until 11:00 am Monday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  The family has requested that all donations be made to the American Cancer Society.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for Mary Lou’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Helen Sanders

Helen Sanders, 83, of 431 Triplett St., Owensboro, formerly of Boling Chapel, passed away on Monday January 4, 2010, at Hillcrest Healthcare in Owensboro.  Helen was born near Boling Chapel on April 20, 1926, to the late Amos and Maudie Basham Sanders.  She was a member of Boling Chapel United Methodist Church (formerly the Evangelical United Brethren Church) for more than 70 years. She served her church in numerous capacities including Sunday School Superintendent, member of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee, and General Conference delegate.  She was the first woman to serve on the Hancock County Board of Education. Helen worked for General Electric in Tell City before she began a 43-year career in insurance. She worked her first 23 years with Lincoln Income Insurance Co. and was their first female agent. Later with the Independent Life Insurance Company she was honored as the leading agent in the Owensboro area several years.  Her outstanding sales records were rewarded with numerous trips to national conventions. At the time of her death she was an agent with American General Life Insurance Company.

Survivors include first cousins Russell Jarboe, Ray Jarboe, James Peyton, Maxine Sanders, Glenda Hatfield, and Gloria Bryant. Other cousins include Billy Sanders, Josephine Lombardo, Betty Taylor, Sarah Jane Hale, Tommy Sanders, Patrick Sanders, Virgil Quisenberry, Jr., Martha McCarty, Carolyn Boling, Carroll Quisenberry, David Quisenberry, and Andy Quisenberry.  She is also survived by a special friend Kay Knight and many other dear friends.

Services are at noon Saturday January 9, 2010, at Boling Chapel United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Boling Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and from 7:00 am until10:00 a.m. Saturday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home and from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Boling Chapel United Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be left for Helen’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

John Wesley Robertson

John Wesley Robertson, 61, of Hawesville died January 3, 2010 at Oakwood Health Campus with his family at his side.  Johnny was born on July 5, 1948 in Owensboro, KY to the late Keith and Louise Meserve Robertson.  He was a member of the Hawesville United Methodist Church, graduated from Brescia University with a BA degree in Sociology, served his country in the United States Navy where he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of VFW post 5186 Hawesville, KY, served as deputy sheriff for his father-in-law Billy Stephens, Sr. and at the time of his death he was employed at Domtar Paper Mill where he had worked for 32 years.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years Brenda Stephens Robertson; 2 daughters Brandy Robertson of Charleston, WV and Stacy Robertson of Hawesville; 2 sons Stephen (Kristy) Robertson of Hawesville and Daniel Robertson of Louisville; 2 grandchildren Sydney Robertson and Dalton Robertson; a sister Linda (Joel) Meador of Hawesville; a special aunt Anita Robertson of Hawesville and nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am Thursday January 7, 2009 at Hawesville United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Serenity Hills with military honors.  Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and from 7:00 am till 10:30 am Thursday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  The family asks for donations be made to either Hawesville United Methodist Church or United Methodists Church Children’s Home.  Online condolences may be left for Johnny’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 Lois Whitten

Lois Whitten, 93, of Hawesville died Tuesday December 29, 2009 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport, KY.  Lois was born on June 15, 1916 in Hancock County to the late Clarence and Bertha Nugent Nichols.  She was a homemaker, worked on the family farm, was of the Baptist faith and a UK basketball fan.  She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Whitten, a sister Loral Nichols, 4 brothers Virgil Nichols, Norville Nichols, Marvin Nichols and Forest Nichols and a half brother Raymond Rice.

Survivors include a son Billy “Diana” Nichols of Hawesville; 2 granddaughters Annette “Jim” George of Tell City, IN and Tina “Dennis” Fisher of Cannelton, IN; 2 great grandchildren Corey George and Jenna Fisher; 2 sister-in-laws Alta Nichols and Violet Nichols both of Hawesville and several nieces and nephews. 

Services are at 11:00 am Friday January 1, 2010 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt Eden Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday and from 7:00 am till 11:00 am Friday.  Online condolences may be left for Lois’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Wayne Franklin "Pete" Smith

Wayne Franklin “Pete” Smith (Smitty), 69, of Reynolds Station, KY passed away on December 22, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System.  Pete was born on October 5, 1940 in Hancock County to Frank and Ines Holmes Smith and was of the Baptist faith.

 Survivors include his wife of 49 years Virginia “Ginny” Lucas Smith; 3 children Henry Frank Smith and wife Lisa of Hawesville, Deborah Smith Millay of Lewisport and Richard Smith and wife Susan of Reynolds Station; his mother Ines Smith of Hawesville; a sister Nellie Gillians of Reynolds Station; a brother Carl Smith of Hawesville; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren all residing in Hancock County.  Preceding Pete in death was his father Frank Smith and 2 brothers Marvin Perry Smith and Faron Thomas Smith.

He was retired from Century Aluminum formerly known as NSA after 32 years of service and served on the Board of Directors of Dukes Fire Dept. for 3 years.  He enjoyed farming, raising cattle and spending time with his family.  He was a loving neighbor and friend to all.  He will be remembered for his smiling face and loving heart, by all that knew him.

Services are at 2:00 pm Sunday December 27, 2009 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Larry Sosh.  Burial will be in Serenity Hills.  Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday and from 7:00 am till 2:00 pm Sunday at the Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left for Pete’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Lucille Claycomb

Lucille Claycomb, 95, of Hawesville died Friday November 6, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System.  Lucille was born on December 30, 1913 in Breckenridge County to the late William and Lela Mae Ammons Curl.  She was a member, librarian and class leader at Hawesville Baptist Church and worked at Keowns Market for many years.  Preceding Lucille in death were her husband Emmett Claycomb, sons Jesse Clarence Claycomb and Emmett Earl Claycomb, a granddaughter Heather Claycomb, a great grandson Jeffrey Cecil, brothers Hewitt Curl, W. H. Curl, Charlie Curl and Jesse Curl and sisters Sudie Dowell, Dolly Singleton and Ruth Singleton.

Survivors include a son Larry Claycomb of Lewisport: a daughter in law Betty Claycomb of Owensboro; grandsons Jimmy (Sandy) Claycomb of Gallatin, TN and Michael (Amy) Claycomb of Owensboro: granddaughters Earlene Claycomb, Darlene Stallings, Donna (Steve) Cecil and Michelle Spinks all of Owensboro, 10 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.

Services are at 10:00 am Tuesday November 10, 2009 at Hawesville Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Serenity Hills.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday and from 7:00 am till 9:30 am Tuesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left for Lucille’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Flo Gray

Flo Gray, 82, of Hawesville died Thursday November 5, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System.  Flo was born on March 2, 1927 in Owensboro, KY to the late Samuel V. and Suetta Oost Smith.  She was a member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a housewife.  Preceding Flo in death were her husband William Earl Gray, a daughter Joy Kay Voyles a grandson Joseph Earl Mattingly and a brother Edmond Smith. Flo loved being with her family, grandchildren and traveling.

Survivors include 10 children Janice Sue (Paul) Petery of Reno, NV, Jean Ann (Mike) Mattingly of Hawesville, Anthony Earl (Bettie) Gray of Owensboro, Bruce Edward (Rachel) Gray of Lewisport, Joyce Gail (J. C.) Peercy of Owensboro, Joan Lee (Lowell) Newman of Hawesville, Jerrie Lynn (Robert) Durbin of Cannelton, IN, Jimmylou (James) Vandgrift of Hawesville, Curtis Eugene (Jamie) Gray of Owensboro and Judith Marie (Larry) White of Hawesville; a son-in-law David Voyles of Hawesville; Chris DeBeneditto of NJ; 34 grandchildren Melanie McMahan, Judith Garcia, Angela Lambert, John Darren Mattingly, Dawn M. Mattingly, Jennifer L. Nash, Joy Beth Jackson, David A. Gray, Amber Wilson, Bruce E. Gray, April F. Henry, Daniel W. Payne, Katherine Payne, Douglas W. Payne, Laraine L. Epley, Norman L. Newman, Terry G. Morris, Jamie L. Voyles, Judith M. Voyles, David R. Voyles, Laura Ellsworth, Steven G. Kirtley, Kristi L. Kirtley, Misty Durbin, Stacey S. Baxter, James Lannie Drury, Holly Gaye McIntyre, Curtis W. Gray, Cecily M. Gray, Paige M. Gray, Travis J. White, Britney M. White, Shannon Wilson and Carrie McManaway;  75 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; a sister Monnie Ree Blankenship; a brother Samuel V. (Norma) Smith of Owensboro and numerous loved nieces, nephews and extended family.    

Services are at 2:00 pm Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday with the Rosary at 7:00 pm and from 7:00 am till 1:30 pm Monday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left for Flo’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

John Huston Brickey

John Huston Brickey, 83, of Hawesville died Saturday October 17, 2009 at home with his family at his side.  Huston was born in Breckenridge Co. on August 20, 1926 to the late Leroy and Annie McClellan Brickey.  He was a member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, worked 29 years for the Chevrolet dealership in Hawesville, owned and operated Brickey’s Garage for 16 years, operated a wrecker service for 45 years and was an Army veteran of WW II serving as an MP in the Pacific.  Huston enjoyed spending time with his family, UK basketball and inventing and engineering products.  Preceding him in death was a daughter Eleanor Ann Strickland in 1990 and a sister Marcella Tongate in 2009.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years Betty Hinton Brickey; 2 daughters Brenda (Donald) Aull of Parrish, FL and Tracie (Gary) Frazier of Hawesville; 2 granddaughters Shannon (Brian) Wynne of Ellenton, FL and Jenae (Brad) Keown of Hawesville; 3 great grandchildren Huston Wynne, Kendra Keown and Kolby Keown.

Services are at 10:00 am Tuesday October 20, 2009 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday with prayers at 7:00 pm and from 7:00 am till 9:30 am Tuesday.  The family request donations are made to Hospice or Immaculate Conception Church.  On line condolences may be left for Huston’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com   

 

Vivian Mae Lambert Puckett

Vivian Mae Lambert Puckett, beloved by her family, 86, of Lewisport, passed away Friday, October 09, 2009 at Heartland Villa.  Mrs. Puckett was born on October 15, 1922 in Hancock Co. to the late William Roy and Allie Jolly Lambert.  She was a member at Third Street Baptist Church, retired from Martin Maritta and set with people as a senior companion.  Preceding Vivian in death was a brother Glenn Lambert. 

Surviving Vivian are two daughters, Priscilla (Richard) Sumner of Lexington and Danielle (Stephen) Ayres of Nicholasville; three sons, Ronnie (Debbie) Puckett, Russell Puckett and Mike Puckett all of Hawesville; 7 grandchildren Ronna Kay Ogle, Chris Griffin, Amanda Walker, Jason Puckett, Cassie Mae Puckett, Dexter Ayres and Beau Puckett; 7 great grandchildren; four sisters Mildred (Louise) DeJarnette of Bowling Green, Fay Newton of Hawesville, Imogene Grant of Owensboro and Norma Shultz of Lewisport; a brother Darrell Lambert of Mariana, FL and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Monday October 12, 2009 at Blackford Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00pm Sunday and from 7:00 am till 12:30 pm Monday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  The family request all donations be made to Hospice.  Online condolences may be left for Vivian’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Virginia Reid Stewart

Virginia Reid Stewart, 81, of Lewisport died Monday October 5, 2009 at Heartland Villa.  Virginia was born on October 31, 1927 in Gatewood, KY to the late Lawrence and Ida Tom Lambert Reid.  She was a member at Friendly Grove Baptist Church and retired from American Tobacco Co.  She enjoyed quilting and working with her flowers.  Preceding Virginia in death was her husband Charles Stewart on July 5, 2009, a grandson Anthony Reid Stewart, a brother Hugh Reid and a son-in-law Danny Brown.

Survivors include two daughters Judy (Virgil) Quisenberry of Central, SC and Bonita Brown of Cunningham, KY; a son Terry (Karen) Stewart of Hawesville; two grandchildren Jennifer (Brad) Howton of Lewisport and Thomas (Maggie) Quisenberry of Morrow, GA; four great grandchildren Ashton Howton, Brendon Howton, Caleb Quisenberry and Joshua Quisenberry.

Services are at 2:00 pm Thursday October 8, 2009 at Union Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and from 7:00 am till 1:30 pm Thursday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. The family request donations are made to the Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.  Online condolences may be left for Virginia’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Samuel B. Ayres

Samuel B. Ayres, 88, of Owensboro, KY, passed away Sunday October 4, 2009 at home surrounded by his family.  Mr. Ayres was born on July 23, 1921 in Hancock Co. to the late Edward K. and Mary Ruth Brown Ayres.  Sam retired from the Marine Corps after serving 20 yrs and served in WW II and the Korean War.  He was of the Baptist faith and a Master Mason.  Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren.  Preceding Sam in death are three brothers, Edward Kavanaugh “Kav” Ayres, Graham Ayres and Billy Ayres.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Sanders Ayres; two daughters, Sherry (Dana) Datres of Hershey, PA and Brigette Ayres of Owensboro; two sons Jerry (Gail) Ayres and Ricky Wayne (Pam) Ayres both of Owensboro; three grandchildren Christopher Datres, Michael Datres and Brittany Ayres and a brother Philip D. Ayres of Hawesville.

Services are at 11:30 am Wednesday October 7, 2009 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Serenity Hills with Military Honors.  Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am till service time Wednesday.  The family request any donations be made to Hospice.  Online condolences may be left for Sam’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com. 

 

Danny Lee Elliott

Danny Lee Elliott, 33, of Hawesville died Monday September 28, 2009.  Danny was born in Tacoma, WA on June 3, 1976 to Carl and Waltraud Kaimer Elliott. He was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include his wife Chessie Pierce Elliott; a daughter Lene`a Elliott; a son Noah Elliott; his parents Carl and Waltraud Elliott of Hawesville; 2 sisters Jennifer Fendel of Norfolk, VA and Lisa Payne of St. Joseph, KY; 2 brothers Oliver Kaimer of Germany and Andreas Elliott of Ft Polk, LA; his maternal grandmother Walburga Kaimer of Germany and his paternal grandfather Sam (Pete) Elliott of Hawesville.

Services are at 11:00 am Thursday October 1, 2009 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and from 7:00 am till service time Thursday.  Online condolences may be left for Danny’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Ronald Lee Bolin

Ronald Lee Bolin, 71, of Hawesville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 16 at his home after a long illness surrounded by his family and loved ones.  Ron was born in Perry County, Indiana on July 16, 1938 to the late Alton and Nancy Sturgeon Bolin.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Kenneth Bolin and Jim Bolin, and his sisters, Joyce Scott and Wanda Wright.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Janet Ellis Bolin; one daughter, Marla Walton; three sons, Rick Bolin, Tim Bolin, and Steve Bolin; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; Also surviving are one brother, Alton Bolin Jr. and one sister Marjorie Simpson.

A memorial celebration honoring Ron’s life will be held at 3 pm Saturday, September 26 at Mt. Eden Baptist Church in Hawesville, Kentucky.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made in Ron’s name to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301 or online at www.hospiceofwky.org.  Online condolences may be left for Ron’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.    

 

Mary Edith Craft Flake

Mary Edith Craft Flake, 88, of Hawesville, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Heartland Villa in Lewisport.  Mary was born on November 4, 1920, in Hancock County to the late John David and Nanny Benningfield Craft.  She was a housewife and enjoyed her flowers, sewing, gardening and most of all her grandchildren.  Mary was preceded in death by a son Ray Flake, a great grandson Jonathan Eckles and was the last of 11 siblings, Ellen Nugent, Bea Jackson, Beaulah Jackson, Rosalie Craft, Pearl Trumbo, Katherine Tindle, Kate Voyles, Bill Craft, Griffin Craft and Jesse David Craft.

Survivors include her three sons, Tom (Shirley) Flake, Billy Joe Flake, and Bobby (Crystal) Flake all of Hawesville; nine grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mary will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville.  Interment will be in Serenity Hills.  Visitation will be from 3 pm to 8 pm Friday and from 7 am till service time Saturday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for Mary’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Robert Houston Corley

Robert Houston Corley, 77, of Weber passed away Wednesday September 9, 2009 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport.  Mr. Corley was born September 16, 1931 in Pellville to the late Owen and Zuela Brown Corley.  Mr. Corley served in the U S Army during the Korean War.  He retired from Tell City Chair Company and was a lifelong farmer.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Ledrew Corley of Lewisport, James Corley of Pellville and a sister Leda Stevens of Louisville.

Survivors include his five children Robert Preston Corley of Plainfield, Connecticut, Karon Sue Trodglen of Weber, Dennis Ray Corley of Lewisport, Jeffrey Wayne Corley and Patricia Ann Roberts both of Weber; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday September 11, 2009 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville.  Burial will be in Pellville Cemetery with Military Honors.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm Thursday and from 7:00 am till service time Friday at the Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left for Mr. Corley’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Marcella B. Tongate

Marcella B. Tongate, 78, of Hawesville, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009 at OMHS.  Mrs. Tongate was born on December 3, 1930 in Breckenridge County to the late Leroy and Annie McClellan Brickey.  Mrs. Tongate was a member of Mt. Eden Baptist Church and a housewife.  She enjoyed painting and spending time with family especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years Ora C. Tongate; two sons Danny Tongate and his wife Gloria of Hawesville and Bruce Tongate and his wife Rita of Lewisport; six grandchildren Tammy Younglove, David Tongate, Melissa Brink, Lyndsay Gaynor, Ashley Tongate and Britney Tongate; six step grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a brother Houston Brickey and wife Betty of Hawesville and a brother in law Rev. Fred Tongate of Lewisport.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Tongate will be held at 1 pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home with interment in Serenity Hills in Hawesville.  Visitation will be from 3 pm to 8 pm Wednesday and from 7 am to service time Thursday at the Funeral Home.  Online messages of condolence may be left for Mrs. Tongate’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Michael P. Young

Michael P. Young, 62, of Lewisport, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at his residence with his loving wife and son at his side.  Mike was born in Daviess County on Wednesday, January 8, 1947 to the late Melvin and Juanita Pearl Young.  Mike retired from NSA, a division of Southwire where he worked as an electrical supervisor.  He was also a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the United States Coast Guard Reserve.   He was a Vietnam Veteran; he was proud to have served his country and patriotism was very important to him.  Mike was also an active member of Lewisport Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, a Sunday School Director and was also involved with the youth.  He loved spending time outdoors, riding his motorcycles, and hiking in the mountains.  Family was very important; he loved spending time with his family, especially spoiling the grandchildren rotten.

Mike will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 42 years, Sandra Crain Young; his son, Michael E. Young of Lewisport; his daughter, Tricia Foster (Todd) of Owensboro; his brothers, Mark Young (Carman) and Dennis Young (Teresa); and his sisters, LouNell Graham (Doug), Thelmalene Wimpee and Bonita Weaver, all of Bowling Green.  Mike is also survived by his two grandchildren, Alex and Makenzie Foster.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312) with Mr. Young’s funeral service being held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 17, 2009 at Lewisport Baptist Church with Brother Bob White officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Eden Cemetery in Hawesville.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 8 P.M., and after 9:00 A.M Monday.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to Hospice or American Heart Association.  Envelopes are available at the funeral home.   Condolences to the family may be made online at taylorwoodfuneralhome.com

Thomas Askin 

Thomas Askin, 43, of Hawesville died Wednesday August 12, 2009 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro.  Thomas was born on October, 14, 1965 in Hardinsburg, KY to John C. and Jane Ruth Odom Askin.  He was a member at St Williams Catholic Church and a butcher at Wal Mart.  He enjoyed UK Sports and shooting.  He was preceded in death by his father John C. Askin.

Survivors include a daughter Alexandria Askin of Whitesville; his mother Jane Ruth Askin of Owensboro; 2 sisters Angelia Stokes of Dothan, AL and Linda Hall of Owensboro; 3 brothers Tony Askin and Robert Askin both of Owensboro and Paul Askin of Hawesville and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 10:00 am Saturday August 15, 2009 at St Williams Catholic Church.  Burial will be in St Williams Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm Friday and from 7:00 am till 9:00 am Saturday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Prayers will be at 6:00 pm Friday.  Online condolences may be left for Thomas’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Gladys Myrle Cartwright

Gladys Myrle Cartwright, 85, of Fordsville died Tuesday August 11, 2009 at Ohio County Hospital.  Gladys was born in Roseville, KY on May 3, 1924 to the late Walter S. and Emma Jane Keown Huff.  She was of the Catholic faith and retired from Tell City Chair.  She enjoyed playing bunko, bingo, doing crossword puzzles and baby sitting. She was preceded in death by her husband James William Cartwright, two sons Carl Cartwright and John Cartwright, a sister Louise Jones and a brother Willie Lee Huff.

Survivors include 2 daughters Shirley Ann Smith of Fordsville and Connie S. Sanders of Reynolds Station; a son Danny Cartwright of Cloverport; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am Friday August 14, 2009 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hawesville.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm Thursday and from 7:00 am till service time Friday.  Online condolences may be left for Gladys’ family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Samuel H. Pate

Samuel H. Pate, 83, of Lewisport, died Monday, August 10, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System.  Sam was born Monday, May 3, 1926 in Lewisport to the late Joseph Haywood and Nancy Smith Pate.   In addition to his parents, Sam was predeceased by his wife, Micheal and his brother, Robert Smith “Joe Bob” Pate.   Sam previously served his country in the Army and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for bravery.  Sam was drafted into service for World War II in 1944 and served a tour in Europe that took him to Scotland, England, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium and Czechoslavakia.  Sam was wounded while serving and after he returned to duty, he eventually ended up in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia.  Sam served in the Army until 1946 and was called up during the Korean War, but because of his pervious injuries he was unable to serve.  He was a well known retired farmer as well as the oldest member of the VFW Post in Owensboro.  Sam was a founder and board member for many years of the Kentuckiana Livestock.

Sam will be missed by his sons, Keith Pate and Karl (Valerie) Pate, both of Lewisport; his brother, George Kendall Pate; and his sister, Elizabeth “Libby” Pate Grant.  Sam was also survived by two grandchildren, Katelyn and Madeline Pate, several nieces and nephews, and his canine sidekick “Chi-Chi”.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport with visitation from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 with Mr. Pate’s funeral service being 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Brother Alton Lawhorn officiating.  Burial will follow in Lewisport City Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, NH 03086.   Condolences to the family may be made online at taylorwoodfuneralhome.com.

 

Donna Rose Hibner Snyder

Ms. Donna Rose Hibner, formally Donna Rose Snyder, of Reidsville, NC formally of Hawesville passed away on Saturday morning, August 8, 2009 at her residence.  Ms. Hibner was born in Saginaw Michigan on May 16, 1941, a daughter of John and Eva Estel Rine Hibner, both deceased.  She was a retired fuel desk operator for Shoemaker’s Truck Stop in Lincoln, Nebraska.  She loved her family, loved doing things for other people and loved to crochet.  She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include her daughters Rose Stevens and Christine Snyder both of Brown Summit, NC and Barbara Fenwick of Henderson, KY; her sons Petey Snyder and Johnnie Snyder both of Hawesville, KY; her sister Rennie Sweeney of Texas; her brother John Dean Hibner of Oregon; her ex-husband James R. “Pete” Snyder of Hawesville, KY; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 1 expected great grandchild.

Graveside services are at 10:30 am Friday August 14, 2009 at Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery.  Gibson & Son Funeral Home is handling local arrangements.  Online condolences may be left for Donna’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

John L. Adams

 

John L. Adams, 55, devoted husband, loving dad and proud papaw of Lewisport went to be with his Heavenly Father surrounded by his family on Saturday August 8, 2009 at his home.  He was born on July 1, 1954 in Tell City, IN to Ken and Bessie Sprinkle Adams.  He was a member at Union Baptist Church, loyal employee at Domtar for 27 years, a member of Hancock Masonic Lodge 115 F & AM and a 1972 graduate of Tell City High School.  He was preceded in death by his mother Bessie Adams and a brother Charles L. Adams.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years Martha Lambert Adams; a daughter Niki (Tony) Thomas of Hawesville; a son Army Staff Sgt John C. (Heather) Adams of Ft Knox; a step son Gary Lambert of Hawesville;10 grandchildren Chase Thomas, Trenton Thomas, Linkin Thomas, Calee Adams, John David Adams, Jacob Thomas Adams, Heather Potts, Ryan Lambert, Jackie Lambert and Austin McDaniel; his father Ken Adams of Tell City; a sister Brenda Adams of Kent Wash; 3 brothers Jim Adams and Frank Adams both of Tell City and Randy Adams of Madisonville.

Services are at 11:00 am Wednesday August 12, 2009 at Union Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am to 10:30 am Wednesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home.  Masonic Services are at 7:00 pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home.  The family request any donations are made to Union Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home Online condolences may be left for John’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Billy Howard Freeny

Billy Howard Freeny, 63, died Tuesday July 28, 2009 at his home.  Billy was born on July 12, 1946 in Leake Co., MS to Alferd Howard and Mildred Howard Freeny.  He was a member at Lewisport Baptist Church, retired from Weyerhaeuser Paper Co., a Kentucky Colonel, inducted into Paper Makers Couch Pitt University and an Air Force veteran.  He was preceded in death by his father Alfred H. “Bill” Freeny and a grandson Bryce Evan Freeny.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years Julia Marie Freeny; 2 sons Kenneth Alan (Jeanette) Freeny of Hawesville and William Russell (Krista) Freeny of Great Falls, MT; his mother Mildred Howard Freeny of Lena, MS; a sister Doreen Trest of Ludlow, MS; 4 brothers Mike Freeny and Keith Freeny both of Lena, MS, Devee Freeny of Ackerman, MS and Ted Freeny of Batesville, MS and 6 grandchildren.

Services are at 3:00 PM Saturday August 1, 2009 at Wilcox Funeral Home (106 S. Jordan St., Carthage, MS 39051).  Burial will be in Freeny Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday at Wilcox Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left for Billy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

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