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Obituaries

Obituaries are listed by most recent date first on this page.  Submissions and corrections can be made by contacting Laine Nunn at HancockWeb@aol.com.  After one month they are moved to the Archives which can be accessed on the right side of this page.

 

Katherine Eileen Coots Arison

Katherine Eileen Coots Arison, 89, of Lewisport, passed away Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Heartland Villa with her family by her side. She was born in Morgantown, KY, on March 6, 1924, to the late Veachel and Hallie Bell Lee Coots. Katherine was a housewife and a member of Kingdom Hall East in Owensboro. Katherine and her husband Bob owned and operated Bob’s Garage in Lewisport for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Arison, a step son, Bobby Arison and a sister Moreen Saunders.

Survivors include three daughters, Fran McIntire of Grandview, Sherry (Tripp) Ramsey of Bowling Green and Karen (Kevin) Weatherholt of Lewisport; a son Don (Saundra) Arison of Lewisport; six grandchildren, Anita Arison, Donnie Arison, Curtis Simpson, Nigel Rice, LaDale Simpson and Zack Arison; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; 2 step daughters, Sue Graham and Paula Kay Cox both Petersburg, IN.

Services will be private with burial in Serenity Hills. Online messages of condolence may be left for Katherine’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Earl (Junior) Kilmer Bickell

Earl (Junior) Kilmer Bickell, 85, of Lewisport went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2013 at Heartland Villa. Earl was born on April 17, 1928 in St Louis, MO to the late Elton Erle and Temple Opal Smith Bickell. He was a member at Central Baptist Church, retired from Commonwealth Aluminum after 21 years, member of United Steel Workers local 9443, worked for Holton Wholesale Meats as a meat cutter, former member Lewisport Lions Club and a former member Hancock County Quarterback Club. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching wrestling, bowling, skating and driving around looking at the scenery. He was preceded in death by a sister Edith Snyder and four brothers Harvey, Rollin Sr., Albert and J J Bickell.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years Barbara Sturgeon Bickell; three daughters Betty James (Kenny), Debra Parker (Steve) and Sandra Davis (Mike); a son William (Bill) E. Bickell (Linda); four grandchildren Rhonda Horne (Bill), Terry Burden, Jr., Misty Rager (Andy) and Robert Kieser; a sister Marion Snyder; several great grandchildren; step grandchildren; step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Tuesday April 30, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Earl’s family will greet family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday and from 7:00 am until service time Tuesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. The family request donations be made to American Cancer Society or Central Baptist Church Helping Hand. Online condolences may be left for Earl’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

William F. (Billy) Jackson

William F. “Billy” Jackson, 74, of Hawesville went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 13, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness. Billy was born on March 24, 1939 in Chambers, KY to the late Ernest and Beatrice Craft Jackson. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired mason. He loved to fish, watch old western movies and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers Ernest D. Jackson, Fred Jackson, Earl Jackson, Russell Jackson and an infant brother and one sister Maxine Goatley.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Barbara “Bobbie” Jackson; a daughter Toni (Gary) Cox of Utica; a son Ronald (Sheri) Jackson of Lewisport; six grandchildren Shannon (Jeremy) Corley, Katelyn (Jason) Simpson, Kayla (Brandon) Cox, Jordan Cox, Trisha Jackson and Melissa Jackson; six great grandchildren Kaylee, Bethany, Abby, Alyssa, Gabby and soon to be Marshall; two sisters Georgia Basham and Aliene Roberts; a brother Charles (Jane) Jackson and several loving nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am April 16, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Billy’s family will greet family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday and from 7:00 am until service time Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Billy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Margaret Jewell Banks

Margaret Jewell Banks, 79, of Lewisport, passed away Saturday,  April 13, 2013  at the Owensboro Medical Health System.  She was born Saturday, September 30, 1933 to her late parents, Fred C. and Rose Newton Keown in Michigan City, IN.   She was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church in Gatewood.  Margaret never let a child or animal go hungry in her presence.         

Survivors include her children, Jackie Banks of Hawesville, James F. Banks, Jr. (Rena ) of Gatewood, Mildrella Sehon (Sam) of Maceo, Heather Rice  (Shannon) of Thruston and Holly (Ozzie) Munoz of Owensboro.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kanetha (Billy) Shields of Gatewood, Derek Banks of Whitesville, Dayna Scott of Owensboro, Kale VanPelt of Maceo and Kenny Gilmore of Gatewood with numerous great-grandchildren.     

Funeral services are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (270-295-3312). Visitation is being held after 6:00 P.M., Monday, and after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Services are 2:00 Tuesday in the Taylor-Wood chapel.   Rev. Anthony Cobb will  Officiate.   Burial will follow in Utility Cemetery in Hancock County.  

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Margaret’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. 

Online condolences may be made to the family at taylorwoodfh.com.

 

Earl G. Williams, Sr.

Earl G. Williams, Sr., 70, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Owensboro Health with his loving wife by his side.  Earl was born Wednesday February 3, 1943 in Dwarf, Kentucky to the late Dewitt and Alta Fugate Williams.  Earl was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran.  Earl raised his children in New Albany, Indiana and then relocated to Hancock County in 2000 when he married local attorney, Carol Y. Boling.  Earl was a huge Kentucky Wildcat fan, and a NASCAR lover.  Earl loved spending time in his summer home on Rough River and loved his grandchildren so much he left his earthly life with painted toenails.  Earl strongly believed in and lived his life under The Golden Rule.

Earl is survived by his loving wife, Carol Boling Williams.  He is also survived by his sons, Jeffery Todd Williams and Earl G. Williams, Jr. and his wife Angela, the mother of two of his five grandchildren (Porter and Loran); Carolyn Williams, the mother of three of his five grandchildren (Jeremy, Rachel and Natalie); his brothers and sisters, Granville (Cathy) Williams, Brenda (Sidney) Cornett, Jewell Sue (Ronda) Combs, Deanna (Ronnie K.) Fugate, Kermit Darrell (Donna) Williams and Gerald Keith Williams.  He is also survived by the mother of his two sons, Brenda Jones and her mother, Iva Huff.  He will also be missed by his mother-in-law, Dortha J. Boling; his fishing buddy, Inez Williams and his Rough River Mom, Donna Lake.  In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Dewitt Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Charles Huff, Dayne C. Wilson, Wayne L. Boling, Donald A. Ard, Riley R. Benefield, Mark Lake, Chris “Pepper” Yount and Thomas Edward McDonough.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312) with visitation after noon Monday in the funeral home chapel followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. with Brother Tim Hall officiating.  Online condolence may be expressed at taylorwoodfh.com.

 

Bernice Chappell Boswell

Bernice Chappell Boswell, 90, died Saturday, March 16, 2013.  She  was born Wednesday, June 14, 1922 in Finley, Oklahoma, where she grew up. She moved to Dallas, Texas at age 18, where she met her husband, Edgar L. Boswell, Sr., during World War II.  They were married Oct, 8, 1944. Bernice was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ruth in 1960 and her husband, Edgar L. Boswell, Sr. in 1993.

 Bernice is survived by five children, Cheryl Hodges of Reed, Kentucky, Larry, Gene and Bill Boswell, all of Lewisport, Ky and Cathy Boswell Webster of Henderson, Ky. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (270-295-3312).  Mrs. Boswell’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Taylor-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Sherry Kleusner  and Rev. Guy King officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time.  Burial will follow in Lewisport Cemetery.

 

William F. (Billy) Jackson

William F. “Billy” Jackson, 74, of Hawesville went to be with the Lord on Saturday April 13, 2013 at his home after a lengthy illness. Billy was born on March 24, 1939 in Chambers, KY to the late Ernest and Beatrice Craft Jackson. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired mason. He loved to fish, watch old western movies and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers Ernest D. Jackson, Fred Jackson, Earl Jackson, Russell Jackson and an infant brother and one sister Maxine Goatley.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Barbara “Bobbie” Jackson; a daughter Toni (Gary) Cox of Utica; a son Ronald (Sheri) Jackson of Lewisport; six grandchildren Shannon (Jeremy) Corley, Katelyn (Jason) Simpson, Kayla (Brandon) Cox, Jordan Cox, Trisha Jackson and Melissa Jackson; six great grandchildren Kaylee, Bethany, Abby, Alyssa, Gabby and soon to be Marshall; two sisters Georgia Basham and Aliene Roberts; a brother Charles (Jane) Jackson and several loving nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am April 16, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Billy’s family will greet family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday and from 7:00 am until service time Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Billy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Oliver (Billy) Flake

Oliver “Billy” Flake, 91, of Hawesville, went to be with his Lord and savior on Thursday April 11, 2013 at Hardinsburg Nursing and Rehab Center with his family at his side. Oliver was born in Hawesville on December 6, 1921 to the late Lud and Viola Aldridge Flake. He was a member at Central Baptist Church, retired from American Olean Tile after 33 years, an Army veteran of WW II and a member of the VFW Hancock County post # 5186. He was preceded in death by a son Ray Flake, a great grandson Jonathan Eckles, a sister Josie Flake and a wife Mary Edna Flake.

Survivors include three sons Tom Flake (Shirley), Billy Joe Flake and Bobby Flake (Crystal) all of Hawesville; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; four step daughters; one step son and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services are at 2:00 pm Sunday April 14, 2013 at Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in Serenity Hills with Military Honors. Oliver’s family will great family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday and from 7:00 am until 1:30 pm Sunday at Gibson and Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Online condolences can be left for Oliver’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Thomas Vincent Wheatley (Tom)

Thomas Vincent Wheatley “Tom”, 63, of Hawesville passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Franklin Hospital in Valley Stream, NY. Tom was born in Hawesville on June 18, 1949 to the late Franklin Elijah and Sylvia Marie Gray Wheatley. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and was retired from Century Aluminum. He enjoyed running heavy equipment and spending time with loved ones. Tom is preceded in death by his siblings, Tony Wheatley, Terry Wheatley, Freddy Wheatley, Cecil Wheatley, Ricky Wheatley and Leonard Wheatley.

He is survived by his two sons, Craig Wheatley (Holly) and Kelley Wheatley (Carrie), both of Hawesville; 5 grandchildren, Hannah Gayle, Carissa Jewel, Kalley Elizabeth, Wesley Thomas and Carson Len Gray; 5 sisters, Ann Wathen, Ruth Schafer, Margaret Kenjeski, Rosalie Sims and Theresa Ballard; 3 brothers, Denis Wheatley, John Wheatley and Mike Wheatley; his girlfriend, Janice Tomlinson along with many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hawesville with interment in Calvary Cemetery, Cloverport. Tom’s family will be greeting family and friends on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. with prayers being said at 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Linda Gayle Decker

Linda Gayle Decker, 70, of Cannelton, IN formally, of Hawesville, died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1942 in Tell City, IN to the late John and Hazel Estes Milburn. She was a member at Hancock County Christian Church and a housewife.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years Harold L. Decker; three daughters Angie Longoria (Tony) of Amarillo, TX, Lisa J. Decker of Cannelton, IN and Jenny McFall (Bill) of Hawesville; 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; four sisters Pat Bouche, Melody Russell, Judy Fark and Jenny Graves; three brothers Jim Milburn, Bob Milburn and John Milburn and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday April 6, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be at a later date. Linda’s family will greet family and friends from 11:00 am until service time Saturday. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nancy Decker Memorial Fund in care of Gibson & Son Funeral Home, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for Linda’s family at gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

James Randall Hill (JR)

Hill, James Randall, (J.R.) 61, of Lewisport, KY, passed away March 30, 2013 at his home after an extended illness.  Born in Torrington, WY on November 11, 1951, he was preceded in death by his parents, Walter C. Hill, Susan Smith Hill, and two sisters, Sherry Sue Hopkins and Christine Avery. 

He is survived by his loving & devoted wife Priscilla (Sue) Hill; his sons, Jamie (Angie) Hill and Charles W. Webb; his daughters, Cherrie Carroll, Pamela Sheryl (Jeff) Bittel, Shelley Maloney, and Sharon O’Nan;  brothers, Walter T.  (Debbie) Hill, and Tony (Bonnie) Hill; sisters, Anna Kerchner, Claudia (David) Diehl, Theresa Robertson, Jackie Murray, and Dawn Marie Hill; 14 grandchildren, Tiffany, Braxton, Cruz, Victoria, Scarlett, Zack, Elise, Elaina, Jade, Drew, Josh, Meghan, Grayson, and Landree.

J.R. graduated from Male High School & Eastern Kentucky University.  He served in the United States Army, he retired from the Kentucky State Police as a captain after 24 years of service, he was a past president of the FBI National Academy Alumni, and he was an avid supporter of Trooper Island. He was also a member of Owensboro Christian Church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home, 315 Caroline Street, Lewisport, KY. (270.295.3312) Visitation will be held Monday, April 1st from 10 AM to 8 PM central time at the funeral home.   Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, April 2nd at 10 AM central time, with Bro. Mike Templeton officiating.  Burial will follow in Lewisport Cemetery. 

Expressions of Sympathy can be made in J.R.’s honor to Trooper Island Camp or Hospice of Western Kentucky. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at taylorwoodfh.com.

 

Bernice Chappell Boswell

Bernice Chappell Boswell, 90, died Saturday, March 16, 2013.  She  was born Wednesday, June 14, 1922 in Finley, Oklahoma, where she grew up. She moved to Dallas, Texas at age 18, where she met her husband, Edgar L. Boswell, Sr., during World War II.  They were married Oct, 8, 1944. Bernice was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ruth in 1960 and her husband, Edgar L. Boswell, Sr. in 1993.

Bernice is survived by five children, Cheryl Hodges of Reed, Kentucky, Larry, Gene and Bill Boswell, all of Lewisport, Ky and Cathy Boswell Webster of Henderson, Ky. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Services are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (270-295-3312).  Mrs. Boswell’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Taylor-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Sherry Kleusner  and Rev. Guy King officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time.  Burial will follow in Estes Cemetery.

 

Donald E. (Donnie) Brown

Donald E. “Donnie” Brown, 72, of Lewisport, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with his family by his side after a brief illness. Donnie was born on November 1, 1940 in Cloverport to the late Charles E. and Alberta Powers Brown. Donnie enjoyed UK basketball, where he was a season ticket holder and spending time with his family especially on Sunday afternoons. He was preceded in death by his wife Wayne Hayden Brown and a granddaughter Ashley Kreisle.

Donnie started his working career at a gas station in Cloverport; from there he went to work at American Olean in Cloverport and worked at Whirlpool. He helped start B & B Shell, B&B Automotive and B&B Ford with Phil Bozarth and later owned Brown’s Shell in Lewisport. He went to work at Hancock Bank and Trust as Vice President and manager at the Lewisport Branch, then started Brown’s CarQuest in Lewisport and was on the Board of Directors at Independence Bank.

Survivors include a daughter, René Kreisle (Joe) of Hawesville; a son, Greg Brown (Jill) of Hawesville; 5 grandchildren, Brittany Desper (Ryan), Brooke Gibson (D.A.), Lacey Mosby (Michael), Corey Brown and Dylan Brown; two great grandchildren, Kennedy Desper and Brylee Gibson; a sister, Jeanne Moad; two brothers, Bobby Brown and Randy Brown along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Central Baptist Church with burial in Lewisport Cemetery. Donnie’s family will be greeting family and friends on Monday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 10:30 am. Memorial contributions may be made in Donnie’s memory to the American Cancer Society; envelopes will be available at the funeral home or at their website, www.cancer.org. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Alice J. Dawson Tindle

Alice J. Dawson Tindle, 74, of Hawesville passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1938 in Hancock Co. to the late Estil R. and Louise Young Dawson. Alice worked for and retired from GE of Owensboro, then returned to school and graduated nursing school. She worked for 15 years at Lincoln Hills Nursing Home. Alice was a lifetime member of Dukes Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She loved genology, volunteering at the Hancock Co. Archives. Alice loved her family vacations and her annual trip to Panama City Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by two sons, Allan and Randy Tindle; an infant daughter, Marci; two brothers, Junior Dawson and Kent Greely; a sister Brenda Simpson and a son in law Wayne Knight.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lester O. Tindle; a daughter, Donna Knight; three sons, David Owen Tindle (Jeannie), Michael Tindle and Scott Tindle all of Hawesville; siblings, Betty Cartwright of Hawesville, Billie Faye Schwartz, Cheryl Wilson, Carol Vogt, Tracy Poole all of Tell City and Jackie Moore of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday March 16, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home with burial in Clark-Young Cemetery in Hawesville. Alice’s family will be greeting family and friends on Friday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence may be left for Alice’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Mike Lee Potts

Mike Lee Potts, 57, of Hawesville passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1955 in Perry Co., IN to the late Clifton and Bernice Stogsdill Potts. Mike was of the Baptist faith and a Heavy Equipment Operator. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by a sister Judy Potts Ambs.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years Mary Anna Potts; a daughter Carrie Potts Fox (Glenn Young); a son, Michael Potts (Amanda);4grandchildren, John Fox, Jennifer Fox, Justin Fox and Ivy Evans; three sisters, Gail Dawson (Glenn) Nita Potts Graham (Jay) and Dana Roach; a brother, David Potts (Billie) along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home with burial in Serenity Hills. Mike’s family will be greeting family and friends on Saturday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. until service time at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Charles William Burden

Charles William Burden, 88, of Hawesville passed away Tuesday March 5, 2013 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. Charles was born on October 24, 1924 in Muhlenburg County to the late Shirley and Mae Johnson Burden. He was a member at Union Baptist Church, a retired union laborer and an Army Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and his little dog Lucky. He was preceded in death by a son William Reed Burden.

Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years Alice Reed Burden; a daughter Joyce Burden Blake (Billy) of Lewisport; a son Dallas Ray Burden of Lewisport; thirteen grandchildren Jason Burden, Belinda Burden, Scottie Blake, Le Ann Leisure (David), Crystal Jones, Brandi Blake, Regina Payne, Charlie Burden (Amy), Carmen Burden, Ashley Burden, Brandon Anderson, Cody Burden and Tyler Burden; fourteen great grandchildren and two great greatgrandchildren.

Services are at 1:00 pm Friday March 8, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Charles’s family will be greeting family and friends from 10:00 am until service time Friday. Online condolences may be left for Charles’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

James Samuel "Tip" Adkins

James Samuel “Tip” Adkins, 88, of Hawesville passed away Wed., Feb. 13, 2013 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born in Patesville, KY June 12, 1924, to the late James Everett and Ethel Gabbert Adkins.

Tip graduated from Beechmont High School in the class of ’44, as president of the class. He was an active member of the Hawesville United Methodist Church, having served and chaired on several various committees through the years. He was a member of the Hawesville Lions Club for over 50 years and was one of the founding members of the Repair Affair of Hancock County. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. Tip retired from Green River Electric in 1986 as a lineman.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Aileen Lamar Adkins; his eight children, Ronnie (Brenda) Adkins, Rita (Sandy) Hendry, Debbie (Tommy) Keown and Jamie (David) Huddy of Hawesville, Donna (Allen) Chappell and Jeff (Melanie) Adkins of Lewisport, Sherry Pirkle of Atlanta, GA and Scott (Minda) Adkins of Lexington. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Hawesville United Methodist Church with burial in Serenity Hills. Tip’s family will be greeting family and friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hawesville United Methodist Church or the Hawesville Lions Club; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence may be left for Tip’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Jason W. "Cheeks" Lindsey

Jason W. “Cheeks” Lindsey, 31, of Lewisport went to be with his Lord on February 10, 2013 at Owensboro Medical Regional Center, after a brief battle with melanoma with his family at his side. Jason was born on December 28, 1981 in Owensboro to James and Deanna Campbell Lindsey. Cheeks’ was a member at Central Baptist Church and attended Hancock Christian Church. He was a farmer, enjoyed bowling and loved spending time with family and friends. Jason was a very compassionate young man who loved helping others. Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents James and Polly Lindsey and his maternal grandfather Orville Campbell, Jr. and a cousin Stephanie Winters Means.

Surviving Jason are his mother Deanna Campbell Lindsey of Lewisport; his father James “Jimmy” Lindsey of Hawesville; two sisters Jamie (Ty) Kim of Cadiz and Sabrina Kay Lindsey of Hawesville; a niece Autumn Haut of Hawesville; a nephew Connor Haut of Hawesville; his maternal grandmother Anna Campbell of Hawesville; his faithful companion, Hope and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday February 13, 2013 at Hancock Christian Church with burial in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Cheeks’ family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am until 12:30 pm Wednesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. The family has requested all memorial contributions be made to the Jason Lindsey Memorial Fund or the Ocular Melanoma Foundation; envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Jason’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Terry Glenn Adkins

Terry Glenn Adkins, 69, of Utica, formerly of Hawesville, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1943 in Hawesville to the late Barney and Murl Newman Adkins. Terry was a member of Good Shepard Church and retired from National Southwire Aluminum. He was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Adkins.

The hand of a loving, merciful, gracious all powerful god took the hand of my beloved best friend and husband and ushered him into the glory of Heaven and the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Terry had a big heart, always wanting to help neighbors and strangers alike. Due to his failing health physically, he couldn’t but still had the desire to. He enjoyed the simple things of life and really missed coon hunting. He had so much knowledge about so many things and if he didn’t, he would figure it out. He was the one behind me that always encouraged me that I could do when I didn’t think I could. I give him credit and honor him for so very much. Terry, you are gone from my sight but forever in my heart.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sandra Alsop Adkins; daughter, Dana Piper (Jim), a son Tracy Adkins (Rhonda) and a step daughter Lauri Hubbard ; seven grandchildren, Drew and Josh Logsdon, Crystal Hall, Brooke Elliott (Tyler), Sarah, Isaac and Lilly Adkins and one great granddaughter, Jaylee Hall along with many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Good Shepard Church (Bittel Road) in Owensboro with burial following in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Hancock County. Visitation will be on Monday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville and on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until noon at Good Shepard Church. Everyone is welcome back to Good Shepard Church for a Fellowship meal after services are complete. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepard Church benevolence fund, envelopes available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence may be left for Terry’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Herbert Sinclair "Tobe" Young

Herbert Sinclair “Tobe” Young, 83, of Hawesville, passed away Saturday February 2, 2013 at Heartland Villa Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 2, 1929 to the late Hal and Myrtle Board Young. He was a member of Hawesville Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War.

He graduated from Beechmont High School in 1947, from Kentucky Wesleyan University with a BA Degree in 1958 and from Western Kentucky University with MA Degree in 1963. Tobe was employed by the Hancock County Board of Education where he served as a teacher, bus driver, guidance counselor and principal.

His interests included travel, genealogy, playing basketball with special friends and playing pool at the senior center. He was a member of the Hancock County Historical Society since its beginning in 1973 and volunteered many hours at the museum. He served on the Selective Service Board for a number of years and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Tobe was scorekeeper for Hornet basketball for many years, an avid Kentucky basketball fan, a lifelong fan of the Detroit Tigers and the Boston/Milwaukee /Atlanta Braves baseball teams.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Gabbert and four brothers, Melvin, Emerson, Thurman and Leroy Young.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patsy Robbins Young, a son, Robin Dale Young (Helen) of Owensboro and a grandson, Christopher Andrew Young of Owensboro; two sisters, Lula Grace Young of Hawesville and Mary Edith Newton (Carlos) of Lewisport and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Hawesville Baptist Church with burial in Serenity Hills. Tobe’s family will be greeting family and friends on Monday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. Messages of condolence may be left for Tobe’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Marlene Ross Bratcher

Marlene Ross Bratcher, 50, of Owensboro died Monday February 1, 2013 at Owensboro Medical Health System, with her family at her side. Marlene was born on February 15, 1962 in Beattyville, KY to Clint and Bethel Conley Ross. She was a caregiver and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to the Smokey Mountains, fishing and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Bethel Ross and a nephew Adam Ross.

Survivors include her husband of 23 years Stephen Bratcher, her father Clint Ross of Owensboro; two sons Brian (Kim) Roberts of Owensboro and Daniel (Jalee) Roberts of Lewisport; four grandchildren Blair, Jadan, Ridge and Meadow; two brothers Drexal (Debbie) Ross and Harlan Ross; a niece Brittany Ross; two nephews Dakota Ross and Nicholas Ross and her Dachshunds Rudy and Zach.

Services are at 2:00 pm Sunday February 3, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Serenity Hills in Hawesville. Marlene’s family will be greeting family and friends from 10:00 am until service time Sunday. Online condolences may be left for Marlene’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

James W. Harris

James W. Harris, 93, of Lewisport, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Owensboro Medical Health System.  He was born Monday, September 8, 1919 in Daviess County to the late John H. and Katie Morris Harris. He was married 50 years to the late Martha J. Harris and was employed at Southwire in the production department.  James loved to farm and was an avid gardener.  He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and his tractor, driving his truck, and raising his ponies and dogs.

 

James is survived by his son, Donald L. Harris; his daughters, Margaret A. Lewis, Betty J. Gibson, Ruth D. Hatchett and Terri L. Marshall; his brother Hugh Harris; as well as 19 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by one son, Hasson (Timmy) Jameliah; his daughters, Gonzolla Gossom and Beulah Gossom; his brothers, John P. Harris, Wilson Harris, Richard Harris, Jessie Ross Harris George Harris and Oscar Paul Harris; and one sister, Addie B. Jackson.

 

Services are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (270-295-3312) with Mr. Harris’ funeral service being held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev.  Mario Pearson officiating.   Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning until service time.  Burial will follow in Lewisport Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.taylorwoodfh.com

 

Dorothy Pell           

Dorothy Pell, 97, died quietly in her home on Sunday, January 13, 2013.    She was born to Lena Rarrick Small and Yewell Small, both of Daviess County, on September 13, 1915.  She is the widow of William Hicks Pell of Lewisport, whom she married in 1939. They lived most of their 49 years together in Rhode Island or Maryland where William spent 30 years at the National Science Foundation.  They returned to Lewisport to be near his family and the river.  They both enjoyed jazz, travel and reading.  Dorothy loved swimming, boating, knitting, crossword puzzles and bridge.            

She is survived by her sister, Mary Small Hughes of Lewisport:  her niece and nephew by marriage, Sherry Pell Snyder of Hawesville and Gary Pell of Lewisport.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312).  Graveside services are private and will be scheduled with Rose Hill Cemetery for a later date. Expressions of Sympathy may be made in Dorothy’s memory to Hospice of Western Kentucky,  3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.  Online condolence may be expressed at www.taylorwoodfh.com





 

 

Jamie Lee Brown Payne

Jamie Lee Brown Payne, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2013 at her home in Hawesville. Jamie was born on October 23, 1927 in Hancock County to the late James “Ed” and Evelyn Nugent Brown. She was a housewife, an active member of Blackford Baptist Church and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Payne (2002), a daughter Jill Payne (1988) and an infant sister Nila A. Brown.

Survivors include two daughters Judy (Leroy) Smith and Janice (Jerry) Powers both of Hawesville; a son Jimmy (Carla) Payne of Hawesville; six grandchildren Jeff (Melinda) Smith, Denise Culbertson, Joel (Michelle) Powers, Cassandra (Jeff) Durbin, Karen Keown and Wesley (Vanessa) Payne; eleven great grandchildren; a great great grandson; a brother J. C. Brown of Hawesville; five sisters Eva Payne of Hawesville, Dorothy Lamar of Hawesville, Artie Campbell of Ocala, FL, Jeanette Powers of Hawesville and LaVonne Hemenway of Owensboro and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday January 21, 2013 at Blackford Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Jamie’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday and from 7:00 am until 12:30 pm Monday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Jamie’s at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

 

Betty Jean Webb Keown

Betty Jean Webb Keown, 86, of Hawesville passed away Sunday January 13, 2013 at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City, IN. Betty was born on August 27, 1926 to the late Arthur and Sylvia Newman Webb. Betty married Dennis Ray Keown 0n April 23, 1949. She was a member of the Hawesville Baptist Church, graduated from Beechmont High School in 1944 and retired from General Electric in Tell City in 1986 after 42 years. Betty loved University of Kentucky Basketball, watching her grandsons play sports, working in her Iris’ and watching old movies. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and her beloved husband Ray Keown.

Survivors include her sons and daughters in laws Dale and Jolene Keown and Todd and Marian Keown both of Hawesville; five grandsons Chris (Christina) Keown of Albany, OR, Tony Keown of Tell City, In, Patrick (Amanda Poole) Keown of Hawesville, Daniel Keown of Lexington, KY and Jared Keown of Louisville, KY; three step grandchildren Ken and David DeLoera, of Phoenix, AZ and Julie (Dean) Monarch of Hardsinburg; three great grandchildren Kiara and Rayn Keown of Albany, OR and Noah Keown of Hawesville; three step great grandchildren Josie, Sam and Madie Monarch of Hardinsburg and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services are at 11:00 am Saturday January 19, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Betty’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00pm Friday and from 7:00 am until service time Saturday. The family has asked donations be made to the Ray and Betty Keown Scholarship fund, PO Box 145, Hawesville, KY 42348. Online condolences may be left for Betty’s family at www.gibsonsonfh.com

 

 

Janet E. Todd

Janet E. Todd, 58, of Owensboro, KY died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Owensboro Medical Health System.  Janet Elaine Payne was born March 29, 1954 to Robert Louis and Lucille Chamberlain Payne.  She enjoyed baking and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was also of the Pentecostal faith.  Janet is preceded in death by her father, Robert Louis Payne and a brother, Larry Payne.

 

Survivors include her loving husband of 32 years, James Todd of Owensboro; her son, William Todd and fiancée Renee Hillard of Livermore; her daughter, Teresa Oliver of Owensboro and sons Michael Cauley of Frankfort and Shawn Cauley of Indianapolis; her mother, Lucille Campbell, and brothers Jeff Payne, Bobby Payne, Raymond Payne and Danny Payne; her sisters, Becky Locke, Renee Erich, Wilma Campbell and Patricia Combs.  She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 

Services are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (270-295-3312) with Mrs. Todd’s funeral service being held Tuesday at noon in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Thomas Webb officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday until service time.  Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery in Owensboro.  Expressions of sympathy may be made in Janet’s honor to Taylor-Wood Funeral Home.

 

 

Helen Wettstain Wells

Helen Wettstain Wells, 85, of Clarksville, TN, formally of Hawesville passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville. Helen was born in Chambers, KY on July 27, 1927 to the late Milton Adam and Mabel Dell Ingram Wettstain. She was a member of Blackford Baptist Church and was a housewife.

Survivors include two sons, David R. Wells (Deborah) of Cedar Hill, TN and James W. Wells (Cathy) of Clarksville, TN; two granddaughters, Helen J. Gregory (Robert) and Anissa K. Massey (Brian); three great grandchildren, Stetson, Sierra and Jasmine; a sister Wilma Kaplan (Ronnie) of Falls Church, VA; a brother Wally Wettstain (Martha) of Hugo, OK and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm Thursday January 10, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Helen’s family will be greeting family and friends from 10:00 am until service time Thursday. Online condolences may be left for Helen’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Muriel Corley Wheatley

Muriel Corley Wheatley, 83, of Hawesville went to be with her Lord on Saturday January 5, 2013 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. Muriel was born on August 21, 1929 in Hawesville to the late Lewis and Elizabeth Anderson Lindsay. She was a Member of Dukes Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Dukes Senior Citizens Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved having family over to her home and feeding them. Muriel was preceded in death by her first husband Lander Corley in 1989, her second husband Kenneth Wheatley in 2008, son Roger Corley in 1997, grandson Dennis Newton in 1989 and three brothers, William, Lewis and Otha Lindsay.

Survivors include two daughters, Landah Faye Newton (Wayne) of Hawesville and Jo Ann Roby (Larry) of Lewisport; two sons, Kenny Corley and Rick Corley (Connie) both of Hawesville; step son, Kenny Wheatley of Tell City; 7 grandchildren, Kathy Prince (Jon), Melissa Roberts (Dennis), Jason Roby (Leigh Anne), Aaron Corley, Sarah Corley, Jeremy Corley (Shannon) and Joseph Corley; 2 step grandchildren, Rhonda Basham (Scott) and Tammy Alstad (Rich); 16 great grandchildren; sister in law, Georgia Lindsay and many nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am Wednesday January 9, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Muriel’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am until service time Wednesday. Online condolences may be left for Muriel’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Jonathan Kole Duncan & Jameson Keaton Duncan

Kole and Keaton Duncan were born on January 2, 2013 at Good Samaritan in Cincinnati to Kyle and Sarah Hall Duncan. Kole and Keaton made there Heavenly journey with their family by their sides a short time later.

Kole and Keaton leave behind their parents, Kyle and Sarah Duncan of Lewisport; a sister Kyla Duncan of Lewisport; maternal grandparents, Billy and Tonja Hall of Lewisport; paternal grandparents, Connie Duncan (Hugh Ogle) of Lewisport and Gary (Loretta) Duncan of Owensboro; a maternal great grandmother, Jessie Arnold of Owensboro; two aunts, Shanna (Brad) Hall and Jessica Hall; a uncle, Kelly (Nicole) Duncan and cousins, Sydney, Jaelyn, Landon and Jack.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be private. Kole and Keaton’s family will be greeting family and friends on Tuesday from 12 p.m. until service time. Online Messages of condolence may by left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Jane Ferguson Hardaway

Jane Ferguson Hardaway passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport.  Jane was born May 11, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to George Ferguson and Alma Lee Fallin Ferguson.

 

Jane graduated from All Girls High School in Louisville after which she met and married Sherman L. Hardaway, Jr. in June of 1946.  She worked her way up through the Dealy-Rourke Personnel Agency in Nashville.  During her career she was very active in Republican politics in Tennessee and was appointed the first female Commissioner of Insurance and Personnel by Winfield C. Dunn, Governor.  After moving to Memphis, Jane became the Director of Personnel for the City of Memphis and retired in April 1993.  She served under a number of mayors for the City of Memphis and had a very decorated career working for the city.

 

Jane and her husband Sherman were dedicated members of Germantown Baptist Church for over 40 years during which time they were instrumental in starting a Singles Ministry as well as a Young Married Couples Ministry.  Both Sherman and Jane had a tremendous impact in the lives of many single adults and mentored many young families as they were building their homes based on faith and a strong set of values.  Their ministry was a “hallmark” of Germantown Baptist Church.

 

Jane was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Sherman, her son Sherman L. Hardaway, III and daughter, J. Lynn Hardaway as well as her parents. She is survived by an aunt, Irene Fallin and cousins Mike Fallin (Cindi), Robert Fallin (Alice), Jim Fallin (Sharon), Rita Tongate (Bruce), Sarah Jane Nikirk (Harold), Jim Hazelrigg and Susan Gray (Dale), all of Lewisport and Hawesville.

 

Jane leaves a legacy of being a wonderful wife, mother, faithful Christian, and a friend to all who knew her.  She will forever be remembered for her strong dedication to her professional career and her love for her Lord, her family, her church, and her country.

 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312). Funeral services will be at Lewisport Baptist Church in Lewisport on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with burial in Zachary Taylor National Cemetery in Louisville. Visitation will be after 9:00 a.m. at the church.

 

Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Germanton Baptist Church, St. Jude Hospital for Children, or Heartland Villa Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lewisport. Online condolence may be expressed at www.taylorwoodfh.com

 

Ines Holmes Smith

Ines Holmes Smith, 92, of Hawesville went to be with her Lord and family on Thursday January 3, 2013 as the results of a house fire. Ines was born on September 24, 1920 in Hawesville to the late Ivory and Mary Frances Frakes Holmes. She was a member of the Patesville Baptist Church, a housewife, enjoyed cooking for everyone and loved her flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Smith, four sons Wayne Franklin “Pete” Smith, Marvin “Perry” Smith, Carl William Smith and Faron Smith, a grandson William Thomas Gillians, two great grandsons Cody Helm and Jonathan Daugherty, a son in law Billy Gillians, four sisters and a brother.

Survivors include a daughter Nellie Gillians of Reynolds Station; four daughters in laws Genny Smith and Charlotte Smith of Reynolds Station; Linda Smith of Hawesville and Ruby Smith of Whitesville; 19 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and 26 great great grandchildren.

Services are at 2:00 pm Sunday January 6, 2013 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Holmes Family Cemetery. Ines’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday and from 7:00 am until service time Sunday at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Ines’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

James Otto (Jimmy) Newton

James Otto “Jimmy” Newton, Sr., 70, of Hawesville, passed away Monday December 31, 2012 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Jimmy was born on September 4, 1942 in Owensboro to the late Otto and Frances Boling Newton. He was a member of the Boling Chapel United Methodist Church. Jimmy retired from Commonwealth Aluminum (Aleris) after 25 years of service where he was a furnace operator. Jimmy worked at Maxon Marine for several years before his career at Commonwealth. He was a former member of the Pellville Fire Dept., Hancock County Rescue Squad and the National Guard. He was preceded in death by a wife Mary Davis Corley Newton, a son James Newton, Jr., and a brother Sherman Newton.

Survivors include a daughter Jeanette Freeny (Ken) of Hawesville, two sons, Jay Newton (Julie) of Lewisport and Joe Newton (Sarah) of Hawesville; two step daughters, Karen Trodglen and Patti Roberts; three step sons, Preston, Dennis and Jeff Corley; 11 grandchildren, Tyler Jessup, Cody Jessup, Stephanie Freeny, Kelsey Stites, Shelby Newton, Ashley Newton, Arikah Newton, Devin Newton, A.J. Newton, Peyton Newton and Alesha Newton; several step grandchildren; three adopted grandchildren Logan, D.J. and Alex Newton.

Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Boling Chapel Cemetery. Jimmy’s family will be greeting family and friends on Thursday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday from 7 a.m. until service time. Memorial Contributions may be made to Boling Chapel Cemetery in memory of Jimmy Newton Online condolences may be left for Jimmy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Roy Curtis "Burr" Newton

Roy Curtis “Burr” Newton of Hawesville, KY, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at OMHS. He was born on November 20, 1922 in Roseville, KY to the late Floyd and Lula Hatfield Newton. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday at Heartland Villa in Lewisport, KY. Burr was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Alsop Newton, five brothers, Theodore, Martin, Robert, Russell, Bernard and Herchel Newton and one sister, Gladys Newton.

Burr was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, serving in the 35th Infantry Division, and participated in the Battle of Bastogne, Belgium in December 1944. He retired on disability from Green River Rural Electric in 1974. In the years following his retirement, Burr enjoyed spending time on his farm with family, and driving the roads of Hancock County.

Burr’s immediate surviving family members include his wife, Fay Lambert Swihart Newton; two sons, Jimmy (Linda) Newton and Stephen (Dianna) Newton, both of Hawesville, two grandchildren, Jim (Julie) Newton of White House, TN and Jessica (Carl) Young of Nashville, TN; step grandson Bobby C. (Karen) Bivins; two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Newton of Bowling Green, KY and Danielle Young of Nashville, TN; and one great-great grandchild, Riley Newton of Bowling Green, KY; five step children, Peggy Jones, Dr. Pamela Jett Rasch, Charlotte Speicher, Dana Boyken and Dennis Swihart. 9 step grandchildren and many step great grandchildren

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville, KY with burial in Memory Gardens. Burr’s family will be greeting family and friends on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. until service time at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Michael Craig Philp

Michael Craig Philp, 52, passed away on Dec. 14, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born August 12, 1960 in Keokuk, Iowa.

Survivors include his father, John Philp, and mother Betty Philp; two children, Lindsey (Matt) Lanham, and Michael Philp; and his wife of 32 years, Sherry Philp. He is also survived by brothers Rick (Donna) Philp and Bruce (Gaila) Philp; and his two sisters, Kathy (Ronnie) Toler and Jill (Greg) Brown. Mike had two grandchildren; Emma Kate and Carson Wade Lanham whom he loved spoiling. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Doug Philp in 1972. He also leaves behind saddened best friends Tony and Ginger Elder.

Mike owned and operated the Goal Post Cafe in Lewisport from 1980 through 2000. He had recently been involved in locksmith work with his father which he enjoyed greatly. He enjoyed walks at Vastwood Park with his beloved dog Duster.  Mike was most known for his joking, care-free attitude that made people fall in love with him. He had friends far and wide. He always showed compassion, and would help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.  

Mike’s funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17th in the Taylor Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Lewisport (270-295-3312) with Rev. Mason Bevill officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Burial will be in Serenity Hills Cemetery in Hawesville.  Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mike’s honor to Independence Bank for the education fund of his son, Michael.

 

Wanda L. Cooper

Wanda L. Cooper, 80, of Lewisport, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at home with her family by her side. She was born on May 11, 1932, in Daviess County to the late Riley and Lalla Douthitt Graves. Wanda was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed quilting. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Cooper, a son Randall Keith Cooper and eight siblings, Roy Graves, Daisy Elliott, Louella Lancaster, Clemmie Graves, Violet “Dotty” Brown, Margie Chapman, Houston Edge Graves and Norene James.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandra K. “Sis” Knox (Larry) and Sharon Faye Fredricks (Ronnie); two sons Donald Ray Cooper and Gary Allen “Coop” Cooper (Judy); seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville with burial in Estes Cemetery. Wanda’s family will be greeting family and friends on Monday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 7 a.m. until service time at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Peggy Ann Tindle Smith

Peggy Ann Tindle Smith, 69, went to be with her Lord on Monday December 3, 2012, at her home with her family at her side. Peggy was born in Patesville, KY on August 19, 1943, to the late Waldo and Alberta Carroll Tindle, Sr. Peggy was a member at Central Baptist Church and retired from Swiss Plywood. Peggy enjoyed spending time with her family, loved to play bingo, was very proud of her flowers, especially her roses. She loved her church family and gospel music. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed Smith and a son Timothy Edward Smith.

Peggy is survived by a daughter Pat Smith (Jerry Dame) of Owensboro; a son Jimmy (Kim) Smith of Hawesville; five grandchildren Tom (Staci) Conder, Jeff (Tia) Conder, Amy Conder (Matt), Timmy (Stacey) Smith and Mikey (Keshia) Smith; eleven great grandchildren Ricky, Noah, Jackson, Evan, Cassandra, Seth, Sammie, Clayton, Josh, Xander, Steven, Dakota and one on the way; sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Peggy’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am until service time Wednesday. Online condolences may be left for Peggy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com
 

 

Allen E. DeJarnette

Allen E. DeJarnette, 85, of Hawesville passed away Tuesday November, 27, 2012 at home, with his wife Blanche and grandson Zachary by his side. He was born in Hawesville on March 26, 1927 to the late Ben E. and Geneva Powers DeJarnette. He was a member at Church of the First Born, retired from General Electric and MPD where he was a draftsman engineer and a US Navy Veteran serving in WW II aboard the USS Benson and the USS Gainard. He graduated from Brescia College with a B.S. in Math.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years Blanche Batie DeJarnette; six children Edward A. (Debra) DeJarnette of Madisonville, TN, Sue DeJarnette and husband Rimas Taruski of St. Petersburg, FL, Deborah Jo (Roger) Riquelme of Miami, FL, David Mark (Lori) DeJarnette of Hawesville, Kimber L. (John) Paetzold of St. Petersburg, FL and Denise M. DeJarnette and fiancé Mark Bernier of St. Petersburg, FL; fourteen grandchildren Melissa Arensman, Ben DeJarnette, Sarah Schlemmer, Rachel Obando, Zachary DeJarnette, Morgan DeJarnette, Erin DeJarnette, Leah Boris, Mark Peck, Andrew Riquelme, Ted Riquelme, Aundre` Riquelme, Karen Parks, and Kurt Stumpf; 17 ¾ great grandchildren. Special caregivers that provided 24 hour in home care include, Twylaine Douglas, Johnny McBride, Julie Woods, Emily Carmen and Alicia Wedding.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Mt Eden Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Eden Cemetery. Allen’s family will be greeting family and friends at Gibson & Son Funeral Home on Friday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. until 10:30 am. Messages of condolence may be left for Allen’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Mary Rose Hagman

Mary Rose Hagman, 40, of Hawesville passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mary Rose was born in Owensboro on February 17, 1972 to Vic and Barbara Frey Hagman. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mary Rose graduated from St. Romuald High School and attended Brescia University. Mary Rose spent her time volunteering at the Hancock County Public Library and with the activity director at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed movies, reading and loved her family dearly.

Survivors include her parents, Vic and Barbara Hagman; four brothers, Joseph Hagman and his fiancé, Donna Reine, Mathew Hagman and his wife Pam, James Hagman all of Hawesville and Paul Hagman of French Lick, IN; 3 nieces, Callie Hagman, Sarah Hagman and Jessica Hagman; a nephew Andrew Hagman; many devoted uncles, aunts and cousins and her extended family at Heartland Villa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hawesville with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mary Rose’s family will be greeting family and friends at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Thursday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, envelopes will be available at the church. Online messages of condolence may be left for Mary Rose’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Daniel (Danny) Martin Case

Daniel “Danny” Martin Case, 56, of Lewisport, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012.  He was born Saturday, March 10, 1956 in Owensboro to Arthur and Lucille Case.  Danny was employed by the City of Lewisport as a utility operator, was a Master Mason, a member of the Safety Office with the Lewisport Fire Department as well as a volunteer fire fighter, a member of the Kentucky Constable Association, a Master Electrician, he held a Tool-Dye Associates Degree, and Danny was of the Christian Faith.   

Danny is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Reska Case; his sons, David Case, Michael Reska, Daniel Reska, Lenny Holloway and John Board; his daughter, Tiffany Case Vaeth; his mother, Lucille Krawiec Case; his brothers, Arthur Case, Jr. and Tony Case; his sister, Susan Case Swihart and nine grandchildren.  Danny is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Case. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312).  Visitation is from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday and after 8:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Danny’s funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the Taylor-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Ray Estes officiating.  Burial will follow in Lewisport Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may be made in Danny’s honor to the Lewisport Fire Department.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolence may be expressed at www.taylorwoodfh.com

 

Alicia M. Richards

Alicia M. Richards, 45, of Reynolds Station, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her home. She was born on October 23, 1967 in Owensboro to Donald and Rita Hatfield Richards. She was a member of Boling Chapel United Methodist Church. Alicia received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Midway College and worked as a RN at Owensboro Place Care & Rehab Center.

Survivors include her parents, Donald and Rita Richards; four children, Leighandrea Eades, Stephon Kerr, Jason Kerr and Mikey Kerr; a granddaughter, Lacie Eades and her best friend, Deanna Whorley along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday November 25, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be private. Alicia’s family will be greeting family and friends at Gibson & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. until service time. Online messages of condolence can be left for her family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Dorothy P. (Dot) McCamish

Dorothy P. “Dot” McCamish, 87, of Hawesville died Monday November 19, 2012 at Heartland Villa with her family at her side. Dot was born on February 28, 1925 in Ohio County to the late Otha and Annie Phillips Payne. Dot and her husband Bryant started M&C Auto parts in 1966 and she worked there until she retired, went to school at Fordsville and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Bryant, three sisters Katie Snyder, Lucille Payne and Edith Fuqua and two brothers Iva Lee Payne and W. L. Payne.

Survivors include two sons Bryant Gayle (Janie) McCamish and James Dwight (Zelma) McCamish both of Hawesville; three grandchildren Kim (Grey) Garvin of Inverness, FL, Michael (Sheri) McCamish of Nashville, TN and Eric Jason (Dena) McCamish of Hawesville; three great grandchildren Paige Garvin, Blake McCamish and Spencer McCamish; a brother Kenny (Juanita) Payne and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am Saturday November 24, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cates Cemetery in Whitesville. Dot’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday and from 7:00 am until service time Saturday. Online condolences may be left for Dot’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

 

Charles A. DeJarnette

Charles A. DeJarnette, 82, of Hawesville died Tuesday November 13, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Charlie was born on May 4, 1930 in Cloverport, KY to the late Alfred and Margaret Laslie DeJarnette. He retired from American Olean Tile after 40 plus years and was a farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on his farm.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years Betty McFarling DeJarnette; two daughters Carmen Roberson of Owensboro and Marlene Lowrance of Tell City, In; two grandchildren Rachel Fallon Henson of Hawesville and Justin Aaron Lowrance of Tell City; two great grandchildren Zion Reeves and Noah Henson; a sister Zorita Lucas of Memphis, TN; five sister in laws Pauline DeJarnette, Eva Buford, Nellie Sowards, Shirley Kiplinger, Peggy Freeman and Marie Butler and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Charlie’s life will be at 11:00 am Friday November 16, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Charlie’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 PM until 8:00 pm Thursday and from 7:00 am until service time Friday. Online condolences may be left for Charlie’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com
 

 

Bea Hall

Bea Hall, 87, of Bonita Springs, Florida died Monday, November 12, at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs.  Bea was born September 10, 1925 in Daviess County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Flerry and Myrtle Roberts.  On October 8, 1943 she wed John Henry Hall and they resided in Kokomo, Indiana until they retired and moved to Florida.  She was of the Baptist faith, loved to play cards, enjoyed camping, square dancing and traveling.

 

In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Hall; her three brothers, Clyde, Owen and Gene Roberts; her four sisters, Dorothy Staples, Ethel Poole, Lorene Howard and Thelma Duncan and one great-granddaughter, Marissa Roles.

 

Her survivors include three daughters, Sue (Gene) Frazier of Kokomo, Indiana, Peggy (Garness) Willard of Raywick, Kentucky and Shirley (Charley) Young of Bonita Springs, Florida; one brother, Everett (Pauline) Roberts of Maceo, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Timothy (Marguerite) Frazier, Pam (Tom) Bennett, John Seward, and April (Kenny) Roles; eight great-grandchildren, Rick (fiancee’ Heather Babbin) Bennett, Kelly Sue (Brenton) Van Dame, Jordan Bennett, Shelley (Chris) Oakes, J.C. Frazier, Samantha Seward, Lexi and Luke Roles; one great-great grandchild, Cyren Oakes; her special nephew, Joe (my Joe) Keithley (fiancee’ Theresa Powell) and many beloved nieces and nephews with which she shared precious memories.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312).  Visitation is from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and after 12:00 P.M. Saturday, central time.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday in the Taylor-Wood Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Tom Bennett officiating.  Burial will follow in Lewisport Cemetery.   Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorwoodfh.com

   

 

Clara Taylor Hulse

Clara Taylor Hulse, 90, of Lewisport, passed away peacefully with her family present on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System as the result of a fall.  She was born in Humbolt, Illinois on Wednesday, August 16, 1922 to the late Jennings Bryan Taylor, Sr. and Leah Isabelle Hendrick Taylor.  Clara was a homemaker, pastor’s wife, member of Lewisport United Methodist Church and had a deeply committed with God. She was married  68 years to her husband, Rev. Charles L. Hulse and dedicated her later life to caring for him during his illness.

 

In addition to her husband, Clara is survived by her daughters, Sharon “Shay” Akin (Jerry), Suzanne James (Don), and Sarah Wuertz (Dave); her sisters, Dorothy Chappell and Ann Hagan; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her brothers, Russell Taylor and Bryan Taylor, Jr. and one granddaughter.

 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312).  Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Taylor-Wood Funeral Home. Mrs. Hulse’s funeral service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Lewisport United Methodist Church with Rev. Todd Love officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Allen Chappell, John Chappell, Todd Hagan, Benjamin James, Bruce McDaniel and Steve Taylor.  Burial will follow in Lewisport Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Samaritan’s Purse International Relief, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C.  28607-3000.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.  Online condolence may be expressed at www.taylorwoodfh.com

 

William F. (Freddie) Carter

William F. “Freddie” Carter, 70, of Hawesville, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at home. He was born in Hawesville on July 30, 1942 to the late William Albert and Mary Violet Stallings Carter. He was a heavy equipment operator. Freddie enjoyed fishing and collecting coins.

Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Alexander Carter; two daughters Sandy Freeman (Keith) of Cannelton, IN and Tammie Stepro (Roy) of Grandview,IN; two sons Ronnie Carter (Janessa) of Hawesville and Jason Sims of Tellico Plains, TN; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Bailey (Mike), Vickie Gray (Toby) and Pam McIntire (Ron); a brother Terry Carter and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at Gibson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 2 p.m., with private burial. Freddie’s family will be greeting family and friends on Tuesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Messages of condolence may be left at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

John David (JD) Adkins

John David “J.D.” Adkins, 83, of Hawesville, went home to be with Jesus Christ Wednesday Nov. 7th, at his home. He was born on August 31, 1929 in Hawesville to the late Chambers and Alma Spencer Adkins. He was a preacher of the gospel, he pastored Popular Grove Baptist Church for many years, served as interim pastor in several local churches and also served as deacon for many years before surrendering to preach the gospel. J.D. was a member of Central Baptist Church in Hawesville, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Burnette Adkins and a brother Spencer Adkins.

JD had a very hard work ethic. He was a member of the Carpenter Union and worked in construction all of his life, both professionally and enjoyed repairing and remodeling homes. He loved telling all who would listen about what His Lord Jesus had meant to him. J.D.’s family was his most prized earthly possession.

Survivors include seven children. One daughter Lisa (Bruce) Adkins of Owensboro, KY, and six son’s Jerry Adkins of Hawesville, Johnny (Deysma) Adkins of Titusville, FL, Spencer (Susan) Adkins of Yelvington, KY, Mitchell (Stacy) Adkins of Glasgow, KY, Brian (Velma) Adkins of Hawesville, and Todd (Jenny) Adkins of Hawesville; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Central Baptist Church, with burial in Serenity Hills. J.D.’s family will be greeting family and friends on Friday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville and from 11 a.m. until service time at Central Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 127, Hawesville, KY 42348. Messages of condolence can be left for J.D.’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Opal Cheek

Opal Cheek, 99, of Hawesville went to be with her Lord on Tuesday October 30, 2012 at Hermitage Care & Rehab Center. Opal was born on December 14, 1912 in Hancock County to the late James “Tittle” and Anna Wells Keown. She was a member at Hawesville Baptist Church, a member of Eastern Star and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband Preston Cheek and a daughter Delores Cheek.

Surviving Opal are a son Durward (Joan) Cheek of Reynolds Station; a granddaughter Marsha (Scott) Ayer; a grandson Delwin (Teresa) Cheek; three great grandchildren, Jenna (Quentin) Smeathers, Logan and Kolten Cheek; two sisters Jeanette (Les) Lambert and Linda (Jim) Hamilton and several Nieces and Nephews

Services are at 11:00 am Friday November 2, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Newton Springs Cemetery. Opal’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday and from 7 a.m. until service time Friday. Online messages of condolence can be left for Opal’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

 

Christine Angela "Christy" Paul

Christine Angela “Christy” Paul, 42, of Lewisport died Friday October 26, 2012 at Perry Country Memorial Hospital, after a strong fought battle with Leukemia. Christy was born on September 12, 1970 in Endicott, New York to Willard and Betty Shawver. Christy graduated from Scott County High School and Eastern Kentucky University. She worked as a school psychologist for Hancock County School System.

Christy will be sadly missed by her husband of nearly twenty years, Chris; a daughter Rene; a son Johnathon; parents Betty and Willard Shawver; a brother Bill; nieces Jamie, Sammi and Kiley; special cousins Cassandra, Rebekka, Anna, Ali, Cindy and many friends.

A celebration of Christy’s life will be held on Sunday November 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Christy’s family will be greeting family and friends from 1:00 pm until service time Sunday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home 275 Court Square Hawesville, KY 42348 with Pastor Justin Childers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County High School Band. Please make checks to Hancock County High School Band and mail to: Christy Paul Memorial Fund, 1210 Utility Lewisport Rd. Lewisport, KY 42351. Online condolences may be left for Christy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

 

Robert L. "Bobby" Powers

Robert L. “Bobby” Powers, 65, of Owensboro died Thursday October25, 2012 at Owensboro Place. Bobby was born on April 25, 1947 to the late Robert Orville and Virginia Shadwick Powers. Bobby was a member of Hawesville Baptist Church. Following graduation from Hancock County High School, He was drafted into the Army. Bobby proudly served his country as a Military Police during tours of duty in Southeast Asia. After his service career, Bobby was employed as a policeman for the Louisville Police Dept. Upon retirement he was a heavy equipment operator. Bobby loved all animals especially his dogs Barney, Susie and Molly.

Survivors include a daughter Virginia (Jason) Sparks of Winchester; a sister Alice Herndon, one nephew, three great nephews and special friends Vickie Royal, Roy and Mae Dennison and Stephanie Tong.

In honoring Bobby’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be left for Bobby’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

 

Richard A. "Ricky" Simpson

Richard A. “Ricky” Simpson, 58, of Hawesville died Wednesday October 17, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Ricky was born on November 8, 1953 in Hardsinburg, KY to the late Jessie and Mary Agnes Robinson Simpson. He was retired from Aleris Aluminum and was a member of USWA #9443. He was preceded in death by a son Richard Allen “Ratchet” Simpson and four brothers Gary Dale Simpson, James “Jimmy” Simpson, Donnie “Squirrel” Simpson and Joey Simpson.

Surviving Ricky are two daughters Rebecca (Christopher) Clater of Owensboro and Krystal (Joel) Sebastian of Hawesville; a son Jason (Katelyn) Simpson of Hawesville; a daughter in law Anita Simpson of Owensboro; nine grandchildren Melissa Simpson, Eithan Simpson, Kristfero Cook, Mekenzie Clater, Dillon Sebastian, Wesley Sebastian, Ashtyn Clater, Seth Portman and Gabrielle Simpson; four sisters Gloria Jernelle Tongate, Debbie Simpson, Vickie Morris, Suzie Simpson; three brothers Keith Simpson, Dean Simpson and Kevin Simpson several nieces and nephews and his faithful pet companion Tiny also known to everyone as Baby Girl.

Services are at 1:00 pm Saturday October 20, 2012 at Gibson 7 Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Ricky’s family will be greeting family and friend from 3:00 pm until 8:00 Friday and from 7:00 am until service time Saturday. Online condolences may be left for Ricky’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Richard C. "Rickey" Lamar, Jr.

Richard C. “Rickey” Lamar, Jr., 65, of Hawesville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday October 5, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Rickey was born on July 2, 1947 in Owensboro to the late Richard and Beulah Lamar. He was a member of Hawesville United Methodist Church, retired from Aleris Aluminum, member of United Steel Workers Association Local 9443, Southern Indiana Draft Horse and Mule Assoc. and a farmer. He was preceded in death by a sister Iantha Gaynor.

Survivors include three sisters Aileen (Tip) Adkins of Hawesville, Eloise (Bill) Edwards and Barbara Moore both of Owensboro; a brother Terry (Barbara) Lamar of Hawesville; 24 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Monday October 8, 2012 at Hawesville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Rickey’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00pm Sunday and from 7:00 am till 12:30 pm Monday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. The family has requested all memorial contributions be made to Diabetes Assoc., HUMC Covenant fund or Meals on Wheels, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for Rickey’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

George R. Shirk

George R. Shirk, 86, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, October 1, 2012, at his home.

George graduated from Central High School, Class of 1944 and attended Evansville College. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Saratoga CV3. George retired from Whirlpool after 41 years in 1986, and was a member of Whirlpool Retirees Club. He was a former member of the Coterie Dance Club, Friday Night Dance Club, Fendrich Men's Golf League and Pigeon Creek Golf Group. He was a member of the American Legion Newburgh Post 44 and VFW 1114. George and Judy enjoyed their Thursday night dinner group. He was an avid Indiana University Basketball and Colts Football fan.

George was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita Jean Hawkins, in 1988; parents, Ray Claypool and Elizabeth (Hobgood)Shirk; a sister, Bettye Stein and a step-grandson, Alex Nunn of Hawesville.

He is survived by his wife, Judith (Schulte) Shirk; daughter, Kathy E. Vowels (Dan), sons, Mike Shirk (Jan), and Clay Shirk (Kim), all of Evansville, Indiana; step-children, J. Laine Nunn (Greg) of Hawesville, Angela Mundy (Julia Slaninka) of Jasper, Indiana; 5 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren; sister, Jeanne Gerst (Bob), of Evansville, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 pm Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, and will continue from 9 to 10 am Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 10 am, Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the funeral home, with Sister Jane Miller officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com

 

Richard K. (Donk) Hayes

Richard K. (Donk) Hayes, 52, of Hawesville died suddenly Wednesday September 26, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1960 in Louisville, KY to James and Gail Forrester Hayes. He was employed by the U S Corp of Engineers as a diver. He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Gail Hayes and a brother Kenneth Lee Hayes.

Survivors include his son Richard K. Hayes ll; his mother Gail (Jesse) Gross; his father James Hayes; his fiance’, Tracye Lynette Wilder; a sister Pamela Ann Fix; two brothers James Hayes, Jr. and Terry Hayes; two granddaughters, Katlyn Marie Faye Hayes and Anna Lee Hayes; nephews, nieces and cousins.

Services are at 1:00 pm CST Saturday September 29, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Pleasureville Cemetery in Pleasureville, KY with a graveside service at 4:30 pm CST. Richard’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST Friday and from 12 noon to service time Saturday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Richard’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

James Clinton Gibbs

James Clinton Gibbs, of Hawesville, Kentucky, age 87, passed away on September 26th, 2012. Mr. Gibbs was born August 11, 1925 in Hawesville, Kentucky the first of 8 children of the late Albert and Inez Gibbs. He graduated from Beechmont/Hawesville High School in 1942 and then joined the US Army Air Corps, which later became the US Air Force and proudly served his Country as a Flight Engineer for 20 years. A Veteran of WW II, he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant before his retirement in 1962. He then worked for the US Postal Service in Homestead, Florida. Always aspiring to reach higher, Mr. Gibbs went to work for the Federal Aviation Administration in Miami, Florida and retired with a combined total of 37 years of Service to his Country.

A devoted husband and father, Mr. Gibbs devoted his life to serving his family and his Country.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 66 years, Dolores House Gibbs of Hawesville, and their children: Larry Wayne Gibbs of Tell City, Indiana, James C. Gibbs, Jr. (Sue) of Midway, Tennessee, Kathryn Dean Gibbs, Ormond Beach, Florida, and he was pre-deceased by his son Glenn Neil Gibbs (Patricia) who died in 1985. Papaw also leaves to cherish his memory his Grandchildren, Cynthia Lynn Gibbs of Homestead, Florida, Justin Robert Tackett (Minda), of Sanford, Florida, and Holly Limonte (Oliver), of Miami, Florida, and two great-grandchildren, Shelby Bullitt of Orlando, Florida, and Tyler Glenn Limonte of Miami, Florida, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Gibbs is also survived by his brothers, William (Laor) Gibbs, Hawesville, Randall (Carolyn) Gibbs, Rineyville,, Kentucky, and his sisters Dorothy (Bill) Blinzinger, Hawesville, Alta Mae Nichols, Hawesville, & Linda Gibbs, Falls Church, Virginia. Mr. Gibbs was pre-deceased by his brother Bobby Gibbs and sister Mary Miranda.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Gibbs will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Hawesville. James’ family will receive visitors from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mr. Gibbs remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial contributions be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

 

Sandra Gayle (Huff) Bruner

Sandra Gayle (Huff) Bruner, 65, of Hawesville was called home to her heavenly father on Wednesday September 5, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sandy was born on June 29, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Robert Oliver and Flora Myrl Huff. She was of the Baptist faith, loved God and dedicated in prayer. A loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, she spent nearly all of her life in Hancock County, on a farm she shared with her husband, raising her children and caring for her grandchildren. Sandy loved taking care of others, especially children and was affectionately called “Mimi” by all who knew and loved her. She was a caregiver for her grandchildren until she was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2009. She loved all animals, but especially fond of her cats, Albie and Tito, who she treated more like babies than pets.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years William Darrell Bruner; two daughters Joy (Tim) Everly of Owensboro and Jill (Wayne) Thomas of Philpot; a son Cody (Stefanie) Bruner of Owensboro; a step son Greg Bruner of Owensboro; nineteen grandchildren Brandi (Jeff), Wes (Amanda), Michael, Lauren, Cody, Caitlin, Chase, Hannah, Janzen, Morgan, Noah, Chandler, Laura, Brayden, Megan, Logan, Maddy, Aiden and Olivia; a step grandson Andrew; three great grandchildren CJ, Caleb and Brylee; surrogate grandmother to Kyle, Chris, Cameron and Corey; two brothers Dennie (Joyce) Huff of Owensboro and Rev. Sam (Vanessa) Huff of Whitesville; a sister Dee Dee (Kevin) Jackson of Owensboro; several nieces; several nephews and her best friend Cindy Smith of Owensboro.

Services are at 11:00 am Saturday September 8, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville, with her brother Rev. Sam Huff officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens. Sandy’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday and from 7:00 am until service time Saturday at the Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for Sandy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Loren E. Ebling Sr.

Loren E. Ebling Sr., 63, of Hawesville died suddenly Monday August 27, 2012 at his home. Loren was born on December 30, 1948 in Hopkinsville, KY to Lawrence and Joyce Still Ebling. He was a member of Hawesville Baptist Church and a truck driver. Loren was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by a son Loren E. Ebling Jr., his father Lawrence Ebling and a sister Carolyn Ebling.

Survivors include his wife Cora Ebling; a daughter Lisa Saltkill of Owensboro; his mother Joyce Ebling of Owensboro; two sisters Patricia Nicholas of Owensboro and Sharon Parks of Ohio County; a daughter in law, Toni Wright Ebling 5; grandchildren, David Simonds, Spencer Saltkill, Jonathan Saltkill, Sarah Beth Ebling and Hailey Ebling; two great grandchildren, Murphey Simonds and Dallas Simonds.

Graveside services are at 11:00 am Saturday September 1, 2012 at Serenity Hills in Hawesville. The family requests all donations be made to the Loren Ebling Memorial Fund in care of Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Loren’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

 

Mary Evelyn House Rice

Mary Evelyn House Rice, 89, of Hawesville died suddenly Saturday August 25, 2012 at her home. Mary Evelyn was born on July 22, 1923 in Hancock County to the late Elmont and Thelma Nugent House. She was a housewife, a member of Mt Eden Baptist Church and attended the Hancock County School System. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her many friends, cooking, piecing quilts and watching Kentucky ball games. She was a very special person and all who were fortunate enough to know her were truly blessed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Max Rice, a daughter Brenda Rice Adkins, a brother Dale House and a son in law Frank “Buddy” Adkins.

Survivors include a son Dennis Rice of Hawesville; two granddaughters Robin Rice and Maxee Rice of Hartford; three grandsons Max Adkins (Joyce) and Mark Adkins of Hawesville and Darin Rice of Caneyville; three sisters Delores Gibbs and Merle Quinn of Hawesville and Dean Nugent of Tell City; three brothers Russell House of Owensboro, Donald House of Tell City and Jerry House of Hawesville and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am Tuesday August 28, 2012 at Mt Eden Baptist Church with Rev. Foy Back officiating. Burial will be in Mt Eden Baptist Church Cemetery. Mary Evelyn’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday and from 7:00 am until 10:30 am Tuesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Mary Evelyn’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Tilman Ray Schroader

Tilman Ray Schroader, 40, of Hawesville died Sunday August 19, 2012 at his home. Tilman was born on July 16, 1972 in Owensboro to the late Carl Ray Schroader and Sharon R. Wright Cline. He was a construction worker, handy man, enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife Terry Schroader.

Survivors include a son Ethan Dale Schroader of Owensboro: a brother Sonny (Ashley) Cline of Hawesville; two sisters Vanessa Cline (Billy Bolin) of Magnet, IN and Sandra (Shane) Stuckey of Jasper, IN and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm Friday August 24, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. A private family burial will be at a later date. Tilman’s family will be greeting family and friends from 10:00 am until service time Friday. Online condolences may be left for Tilman’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

  

James Jared Wheatley

James Jared Wheatley, 36, of Hawesville died August 15, 2012 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. Jared was born in Hawesville on July 22, 1976 to Rodney and Loretta Johnson Wheatley. Jared was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He enjoyed NASCAR, country music, Harley Davidson’s, football, family and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandparents James S. Wheatley and Herbert Johnson.

Survivors include two daughters Paige and Breana of Hardinsburg; his parents Rodney and Loretta Wheatley of Hawesville; a sister Debbie (J. R.) Rust of Lewisport; a niece Abigail Pritchett of Lewisport; two nephews Logan Pritchett and Ian Michael Rust of Lewisport; grandparents Frances Wheatley Storm of Hawesville and Audeline Johnson of Owensboro and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services are at 11:00 am Saturday August 18, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home with Father Brian Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hawesville. Jared’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday with prayers at 7:00 pm and from 7:00 am until service time Saturday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Jared’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Justin Delbert Gross

Justin Delbert Gross, 21, of Hawesville, died July 30, 2012 in Tell City, IN. Justin was born on September 25, 1990 in Owensboro, KY to Rodney and Dana Vandgrift Gross. He was a member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a 2009 graduate of Hancock County High School where he was a member of the track and cross country team and a student at Brescia University. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents James E. “Pete” and Ellen Louise Vandgrift, Arnold and Mary Keown and an uncle Robert Dale Vandgrift; paternal great grandparent Clifford Gross Sr. and Ardith Gross and Cecelia Hurm.

Surviving Justin are his parents Rodney and Dana Gross of Hawesville; a sister Megan Gross of Hawesville; maternal grandparents Bobby and Joyce Keown Vandgrift of Hawesville, paternal grandmother Betty Gross of Rockport, paternal grandfather Clifford Gross of Owensboro and a maternal great grandfather Bernard E. Hurm, Sr.

Services are at 12 noon Wednesday August 1, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Justin’s family will be greeting family and friends Tuesday from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm with prayers at 7:00pm and Wednesday from 7:00 am till 11:30 am at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. The family request be made to the Hancock County track and cross country team in memory of Justin Gross, envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Justin’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Denis Wayne (Deny) Wheatley

Denis Wayne (Deny) Wheatley, 46, of Hawesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home Sunday, July 22, 2012 with his family by his side. Deny was born June 24, 1966 in Tell City, In. to Denis F. Wheatley and Martha Edge Wheatley. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was retired from the Hancock County Road Department. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Franklin and Sylvia Wheatley and John W. and Gladys Edge. Deny enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, horseback riding, and camping.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Connie Brandle Wheatley; four children, Logan Wheatley, Shaina Wheatley, Austin Wheatley and Laura Wheatley all at home; his parents, Denis F. and Martha Wheatley of Hawesville; four sisters, Tina Powers of Hawesville, Johnee’ Roberts of Gray, TN, Malinda Stewart of Hawesville, Amy Hess of Tell City, In.; three brothers, Tim Wheatley, Frank Wheatley and Edmon Wheatley all of Hawesville, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Services will be Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hawesville at 11:00 am with Father Chrispin Oneko officiating. Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Deny’s family will be greeting family and friends Tuesday, July24, 2012 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Wednesday from 7:00 am till 10:30am. Prayers will be at 7:00pm Tuesday at Gibson Son Funeral Home. The family requests all donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left for Deny’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

James Ashton "Jimmy" Howard, PE

James Ashton “Jimmy” Howard, P. E., 62, of Hawesville died Monday July 16, 2012 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Hawesville, KY on March 21, 1950 to the late Lawrence Howard and Helen Spencer Howard Jarboe. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith, past Hancock County Jaycee, former member of the Union Baptist Church softball team, a 1990 Kentucky Colonel, past United Way president, United Way Business and Industry chairman, 2002 chairman for the Mitch McConnell Hancock County campaign, Republican member of the Hancock County Board of Elections, a member of Windridge Country Club. He enjoyed UK basketball, NASCAR, golf and spending time with his family.

Jimmy was 1972 graduate of Western Kentucky University where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He retired from Willamette Industries in 2003. During his career at the paper mill he was a superintendent of the Bleach Mill, production manager of the Medium Mill and production manager of the Fine paper mill.

Surviving Jimmy is his wife of 20 years, Janet L. Butler Howard; three children, Jamie (Jimmy Garrison, Fiancé’) Howard, Bryan (Kelly) Gaynor and Jeff (Jamie) Gaynor; six grandchildren, Tyler Gaynor, Josh Gaynor, Jayda Garrison, Trevor Winningham, Jaycie Garrison and Emma Gaynor and two sisters, Carol (Terry) Blake and Mary Lou (Wayne) Stephens along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hawesville Baptist Church with burial following in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Jimmy’s family will be greeting family and friends Wednesday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Hawesville. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Hancock Co. Animal Shelter, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence can be made at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

James Roma Lindsey

James Roma Lindsey, 90, of Hawesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday July 13, 2012 at Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City, IN. James was born on July 4, 1922 in McQuady, KY to the late Claude and Clora Smith Lindsey. James was a member of Central Baptist Church, served as a deacon at different churches since 1953 and an Army veteran of WW II where he served in 104th Division as a Timberwolf. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Mildred (Polly) Lindsey, a sister Geraldine and three brothers William Everett, Ray and Joe Paul.

Surviving James are four children John Allen Lindsey of Owensboro, James F. “Jimmy” Lindsey and Barbara (Stuart) Spindel of both Hawesville and Clora (Cecil) Harvey of Temple, OK; 9 grandchildren Eric Lindsey, Kelly Montgomery, Nina Lindsey, Jamie Kim, Kay Lindsey, Jason W. Lindsey, Megan Spindel, Terri Bushman and Brenda Harvey; 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Monday July 16, 2012 at Central Baptist Church with burial in Serenity Hills with Military Honors. James’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Sunday and from 7:00 am until 10:30 am at Gibson & Son Funeral Home and from 11:00 am until service time at Central Baptist Church Monday. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Central Baptist Church building fund. Online condolences may be left for James’ family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Eva Mae Carwile Rearden

Eva Mae Carwile Rearden, 77, went home to be with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home. Eva was born in Breckinridge County on January 18, 1935 to the late Baker and Artie Allen Carwile. She was a housewife and homemaker and member at Blackford Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Edmond Rearden and a son Joey Rearden.

Survivors include a daughter Pamela Jean Mayo of Rockport, IN; a son David E. Rearden of Hawesville, KY; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 11, 2012 at Blackford Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Eva’s family will be greeting family and friends from 11:00am until 8:00pm Wednesday and from 7:00am until 10:30 am Thursday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home and from 11:00am until service time Thursday at Blackford Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Charles Richard Shultz

Charles Richard Shultz, 77, of Lewisport died Monday July 2, 2012. Charles was born in Pellville, KY on November 30, 1934 to the late Jesse and Virginia Winkler Shultz. He was a member at Lewisport Baptist Church, retired from Green River Steel after 30 years, past Fire Chief of Pellville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Hancock Lodge #115.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years Norma Lambert Shultz, a daughter Kelley Simmons (Bobby); a son Richard Shultz (Robin); four grandchildren Mark (Angie), Jeremy (Carrie), Jeff (Jenny) and Lori (Josh); six great grandchildren Cole, Lily, Jack, Jacob, Lane and Emily; a sister Linda Jones; two brothers Randy (Lucy) and Billy (Eugenia) and nieces and nephews.

Services are at 4:00 pm Tuesday July 3, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Pellville Cemetery. Charles’s family will be greeting family and friends from 1:00 pm until service time Tuesday. Online condolences may be left for Charles’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

 

 

 

Luke Quinn

Age 81, died June 22, 2012, in Indiana while traveling from Kentucky to Michigan. Memorial visitation at Swartz Funeral Home in Michigan at a later date. Cremains will be interred at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan, with Military Honors. Gibson & Son Funeral Home will be handling local arrangements, www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

Mr. Quinn was born in Patesville, Kentucky, on December 23, 1930, the son of Marquis and Alma (Snyder) Quinn and was a resident of Hawesville, Kentucky, formerly of Flint, Michigan. He grew up in rural Kentucky where he helped out on the family tobacco farm and attended a one room school. He graduated from Western Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and later graduated from Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, in 1964.

He served in the United States Air Force, stationed in California during the Korean Conflict. He was later assigned as Provost Marshall at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, which brought him to Michigan. From 1958-1960, he was stationed in Saudi Arabia, and then worked for McCormick Spice Company after leaving active service. He remained in the Air Force Reserves until 1974 when he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Judge Quinn began his law career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan in 1964. From there he went into private law practice in Clio. In 1969 he became a District Court Judge, and was appointed Genesee County Probate Judge in 1970 where he spent the remainder of his judicial career. He retired from the bench in 1989. After his retirement, he was appointed Racing Commissioner for the State of Michigan where he served until 1992. He then returned to private practice. Judge Quinn was a member of the Genesee County Bar Association.

Surviving are former wife, Rena Novak Quinn; daughters Susan (Dale) Wolverton of Swartz Creek, Michigan; Laura (Alan Smith) Quinn of Silver Spring, Maryland; Kathryn (Ron) Satow of Hermosa Beach, California; son Michael (Sima Lotfi) Quinn of Rockville, Maryland; grandchildren Matthew Wolverton, Marcus Wolverton, Isabel Smith, and Quinn Satow; great grandson on the way; brothers Clay (Shirlene) Quinn, and Ray Quinn; sisters Mary Lee Quinn, and Joan (Charles) King.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Norma Franzman.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Whaley Children’s Center, 1201 N. Grand Traverse St., Flint, MI 48503.

 

Rita Huff Burk

Rita Huff Burk, 71, of Hawesville passed away Sunday June 10, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Rita was born in Hancock County on September 4, 1940 to the late Raymond and Bessie Basham Huff. She was of the Methodist faith and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her brother Ronald Huff.

Rita enjoyed quilting, working in her yard, gardening and canning. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years Kenneth Ray Burk; her children Timothy (Mary) Burk, Maika (Dennis) Veach, Kim Rae Burk and Matthew Burk; grandchildren Patrick Burk, Joseph Burk, Lauren Burk, Kyle (Amy) Veach, Stephen (Amy Beth) Veach, Jonathan Veach, Brian (Amanda) Burk, Ashley Burk (Gary), Matthew Burk, Amy Burk and Chase Brown whom she thought of as a grandchild and great grandchildren Nolan Veach, Kyleigh Veach, Raylan Veach, Keelie Burk, Mason Burk and Ashtyn Nugent. She will also be missed by her dear friend Bobbi Brown.

Services are at 2:30 pm Wednesday June 13, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cloverport Cemetery. Rita’s family will be greeting family and friends from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am until service time Wednesday. The family request all memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Online messages of condolence may be left for Rita’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Lula Bates Chaffin

Lula Bates Chaffin, 88, Hawesville, died Tuesday, June 05, 2012 at Heartland Villa at Lewisport. She was a Hancock County native born on July 23, 1923 to the late William and Jennie Boling Bates. She was a member of Boling Chapel United Methodist Church and a housewife. She enjoyed her family, quilting and was former secretary and church historian. She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Ray Chaffin, step-father Chester R. Chaffin, two sisters Zula B. Huff and Rosetta Hartz, half-sister Hazel Adkins, two grandsons Dustin Ray Brock and Brandon Kyle Chaffin and a very special niece Judy K. Huff.

Survivors include a daughter Sandra (Jay) Harding of Corpus Christi, TX; three sons Johnny (Nancy) Chaffin and Rodney (Debbie) Chaffin both of Lewisport and Steven (Julie) Chaffin of Lubbock, TX.; ten grandchildren; three step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; one great great grandchild;, a sister-in-law Marie Phillips of Hawesville and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 09, 2012 at Boling Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Boling Chapel Cemetery. Lula’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville and from 9:00 A.M. till service time at Boling Chapel United Methodist Church. The family requests all donations be made to Boling Chapel Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be left for Lula’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Danny Newton

On June 2, 2012, the Lord called his good and faithful servant, Danny Newton, 75, of Lewisport home. He died at Owensboro Medical Health System with his loving family at his side. Danny was born on January 28, 1937 in West Frankfort, IL to the late Emmitt and Lillie Belle Sanders Newton. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a retired truck driver for L. R. Chapman. Danny Newton was a special person, loving husband, father and papaw. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and playing his guitar. He was preceded in death by a grandson Aaron Newton.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years Jean Young Newton; four children Gary (Carletta) Newton, Dana (Scott) Gorman, Larry (Donna) Newton and Rodney Newton (Regina Held); five grandchildren Scotty and Ashley Gorman, Shana and Sim Roberts, Justin Newton (Becca Taylor), Brent and Katie Gorman and Ashtyn Newton; seven great grandchildren James Roberts, Dylan Roberts, Peyton Roberts, Haley Gorman, Audrey Gorman, Jamison Pate and Christopher Pate; a sister Helen Herode; two brothers Charles Newton and George Newton; three step grandchildren Adrienne Gedling, Leslie Burnett and C J Gedling; four step great grandchildren Wade Gedling, Noah Burnett, Conner Gedling and Gabriella Burnett and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 4:00 pm Wednesday June 6, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Lewisport Cemetery. Danny’s family will be greeting family and friends from 1:30 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am until service time Wednesday. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Hancock County Help Office, envelopes will be available at the funeral home or be dropped off at the Hancock Co. Judge/Executive office. Online condolences may be left for Danny’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Russell Herman Gray

Russell Herman Gray, 68, of Hawesville, went to be with God on Sunday May 20, 2012 at Golden Living in Tell City, IN. Herman was born on September 26, 1943 in Hawesville, KY to the late Doris and Pauline Wheatley Gray. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was retired from the Kentucky State Highway Department. He enjoyed watching TV, playing Bingo and listening to music.

Surviving are a daughter Dana Michelle Gray; a son Rodney Allen Gray; a sister Jeanie (Bo) Hanks of Hawesville; five brothers Harold Gray of Louisville, Bob (Faye) Gray, Clayton (Gloria) Gray, Carl Gray and Donnie (Judy) Gray all of Hawesville and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 am Tuesday May 22, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Herman’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday and from 7:00 am until 10:30 am Tuesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left for Herman’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

 

 

Helen Dawson Finley Wilkerson

Helen Dawson Finley Wilkerson, 88, of Union Star, KY, formerly of Hawesville, went to be with her Lord, early Wednesday morning May 16, 2012 at Breckinridge County Memorial Hospital. Helen was born on August 12, 1923 in Newburgh, IN to the late James and Elizabeth Egan Dawson. She was of the Baptist faith and a housewife. She was preceded in death by three brothers William, Jesse and Estil Dawson; one sister Bonnie Basham; a daughter Joyce Finley; two grandchildren Brandon Dean Greer and Robert Stevens; her first husband Robert Finley and her second husband Benjamin Wilkerson.

Survivors include four children Linda (Garrett) Quarles of Terre Haute, IN, Dallas Carl Findley of West Terre haute, IN, Vernon Lewis Finley of Hatfield, IN and Brenda Arrington of Hawesville, KY; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services are at 2:00 pm Sunday May 20, 2012 at Gibson& Son Funeral home in Hawesville, KY. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Helen’s family will be greeting family and friends Saturday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and from 7:00 am until service time Sunday. The family is asking for all donations be made to the Helen Wilkerson Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for Helen’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

 

Ann Stogner

Ann Stogner, 79, of Cloverport, KY, formally of Hawesville died Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on February 12, 1933 in D’Hanis, TX to the late Travis and Annie Carle Bolling. Ann was a member at St. Rose Catholic Church and attended Pisgah Baptist Church. She was a retired librarian at the Hancock County Library. She enjoyed reading, crossword and other puzzles and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Glendel Stogner, her son Travis Stogner and a great grandson Lewis Warner.

Surviving are five children Christopher (Valerie) Stogner of Jacksonville, FL, Theresa (Rick) Stanley of Clarksville, TN, Bridget (Mike) Glenn of Cloverport, KY, Shawn Stogner of St Mary’s, GA and Rose (Todd) Burnett of Elizabethtown, KY; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services are at 11:00 am Saturday May 19, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Ann’s family will be greeting family and friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday and from 7:00 am until service time Saturday. Expression of sympathy can be a donation to your favorite charity, The Gideons, March of Dimes or Pisgah Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left for Ann’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Kathy Lynn Butler

Kathy Lynn Butler, 41, of Cloverport, passed away Friday April 27, 2012 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was born in Hardinsburg on September 22, 1970 to Samuel Butler and Janice Hale. She attended Cloverport Community Church and was an industrial painter.

Survivors include three daughters, Destiny Butler, Breana Herring and Kaitlyn Herring; four grandchildren, Wyatt Gomez, Marcus Pillow, Arya Jones and Josiah Herring; her parents Samuel Butler and Janice and Don Hale; three sisters, Samantha Howe, Andrea Butler and Ashley Phillips and two brothers, Randy Butler and William Butler along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm on Monday April 30, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville with burial in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4 pm until 7 pm and Monday from 7 am until service time. The family requests any expressions of sympathy be made to the Kathy Butler Memorial Fund in care of Gibson & Son Funeral Home PO Box 87 Hawesville, KY 42348, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence can be left at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

 

Gracie Decker Obenchain

Gracie Decker Obenchain, 80, of Hawesville went to be with her Lord, Wednesday April 25, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gracie was born on February 10, 1932 in McQuady, KY to the late Charlie and Doshie Smith Decker. She was a charter member of New Life Baptist Church, worked ten years at American Olen Tile and a housewife. She enjoyed word search puzzles and cooking for family and farm hands. She was preceded in death by a son Stanley Obenchain and a brother Danny Decker.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years Jim Obenchain; five children Kenny (Brenda) Obenchain of Foley, AL, Lila (Glenn) Whitten, Inous (Bill) Garland and Ronnie Obenchain all of Hawesville and Frances (Greg) Batie of Rocky Point, IN; nine grandchildren Adam Vergason, Brandon (Amanda) Vergason, K. J. (Tracie) Obenchain, Jason (Kim) Obenchain, Justin (Chrystal) Obenchain) Dylan Obenchain, Sandy Whitten Cox Casey (Nick) Threlkeld and Heather (Vance) Girten ; fourteen great grandchildren Cody Obenchain, Emily Vergason, Katie Vergason, Presley Vergason, Keilah Vergason, Kinsey Vergason, Matthew Vergason, Norah Cox, Ella Cox, Carter Cox, Sadie Obenchain, Josie Obenchain, Harlan Threlkeld and Batie Girten; her step mother Stella (Bill) Sims of Eddyville, KY; six sisters Lillian Jones, Ruth Smith, Carolyn Preston, Sondra Faught, Patty Dunn and Sherry Patterson; four brothers Jimmy Decker, Billy Decker, Harold Decker and Wendell Decker and nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Saturday April 28, 2012 at New Life Baptist Church. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Gracie’s family will be greeting family and friends Friday from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am till 10:00 am at Gibson & Son Funeral Home and from 11:00 am till service time at New Life Baptist Church. The family has requested all donations be made to American Heart Association or Hospice of Western Kentucky. Online condolences may be left for Gracie’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Anna Belle Parker Johnston

Anna Belle Parker Johnston, 91, of Hawesville, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport. She was born on April 28, 1920 in Hancock County to the late Oliver and Edna Jackson Parker. She was a Homemaker and a member of Hawesville United Methodist Church. Anna Belle enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and being outdoors, especially sitting on her porch. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Tom Johnston in 1990; a son Lawrence A. “Judge” Johnston; a grandson Thomas K. Dowell; a great grandson Ryan Thomas Boarman and three siblings, Inez Morris, Archie Parker and Amer Parker.

Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte Boling and her husband Densil, Linda Thomas and her husband Leonard and Debby Carroll and her husband Mike all of Hawesville; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren; two sisters, Zelma Boling and Ruth Brown and a sister in law Ida Mae Parker.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm on Monday April 16, 2012 at Hawesville United Methodist Church with Bro. Mike Canada officiating. Burial will be in Henderson Cemetery, Lewisport. Anna Belle’s family will be greeting family and friends at Gibson & Son Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 pm until 8 pm and on Monday from 7 am until 12:45 pm. Online messages of condolence can be left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

 

Skyelah Ann Dowell

Skyelah Ann Dowell infant daughter of Heather and Justin Dowell was born into the arms of the Angles April 3, 2012 at 9:25 pm. She weighed 8lbs and 8 ozs and was 19 inches long. You took a part of us with you and touched our hearts forever.

Survivors include a sister Aliyah LaFernier; two brothers Colton “Coco” Dowell and Kayden Dowell; paternal grandparents Curtis and Shannon Dowell and Violet Sebree; maternal grandparents Robert Douglas and Georgie Bourdage; paternal great grandmother Bonnie Clark and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services are at 3:00 pm Saturday April 7, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until service time Saturday. Online condolences may be left for Skyelah’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Mabel Dell Ingram Wettstain

Mabel Dell Ingram Wettstain, 103, of Hugo, OK went to be with her Lord Sunday April 1, 2012 at her son’s home in Hugo. Mabel Dell was born on January 23, 1909 in Chambers, KY to the late James Franklin and Nannie Dora Remmington Ingram. She was a life-long member of and active (as a young woman) in the Blackford Baptist Church. She will join her husband, Milton and a host of loved ones in interment at the church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Wettstain who died in December 1973, twin daughters who died in infancy, a sister Inez Ingram Gibbs and a son in law Wesley Wells.

Mabel Dell will be missed by all who knew her because she was loved by everyone she met. Wherever she lived, whether in Kentucky, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee or Oklahoma she developed a unique bond with the people with whom she came in contact and she kept those relationships alive wherever she went.

People in Kentucky and Indiana may remember the retail stores which Milton and Mabel Dell owned and where they made their living. Possessing a strong work ethic, Mabel Dell also worked at clothing stores in Owensboro, KY and Evansville, IN as a sales lady. At one time she owned a beauty shop in Hawesville, KY.

Milton and Mabel Dell loved to fish in the Atlantic while they lived in Florida. Her grit and determination enabled her to land a 35 pound sea bass by hauling it across the bank after she tired while trying to reel it in.

Mabel Dell loved to crochet. A piece of her handwork is on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. Reading and quilting were favorite pastimes of hers as well as gardening and working outdoors.

Survivors include three children Helen Wells of Clarksville, TN, Wallace Eugene Wettstain and his wife Martha of Hugo, OK and Wilma Wettstain Kaplan and her husband Ron of Falls Church, VA; four grandchildren James Wells and his wife Cathy of Clarksville, TN, David Wells and his wife Debbie of Cedar Hill, TN, Kristine Kaplan Peterkin and her husband Kevin of Falls Church, VA and Keith Kaplan and his wife of Susan of Arlington, VA; five great grandchildren Anissa Wells Massey and husband Brian of Seymour, TN, Helen Wells Gregory and her husband Robert of Springfield, TN, Nate Peterkin of Falls Church, VA, Adam Peterkin of Falls Church, VA and Kelly Kaplan of Arlington, VA; three great great grandchildren Stetson Wells, Jasmin Gregory and Sierra Gregory and many nieces and nephews.

Services are at 10:00 am Saturday April 7, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville, KY. Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Mabel Dell’s family will be greeting family and friend Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am until service time. Online condolences may be left for Mabel Dell’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Terry King Sr.

Terry King, Sr., of Hawesville, passed away at the age of 61 on Friday, March 9, 2012 at his home. Terry was born March 6, 1951 in Irvington to Howard and Elizabeth (Stith) King. He retired from Domtar November 15, 2011, after 41 years of service. He loved his children and grandchildren, UK basketball, his workshop, tools, yard, guns and his two cats Big Red and Gray Girl. He also enjoyed watching old westerns, old TV shows and spending time on the internet.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Bruner) King, five children and their spouses, Phillip and Michelle King, Eric and Stephanie King, Brandon and Amanda (King) Rogers and Brian and Erin King all of Brandenburg, KY., and Shawn and Jenilyn Sipes of Savannah, TN., and 18 grandchildren; his parents, Howard and Elizabeth (Stith) King; his siblings, James and Jill (King) Thompson, Pat and Leslie King, Brad and Jan (King) Helm, Bernard and Jennifer (King) Hobbs, Kevin and Marsha King, Denis and Myra King, David and Jackie (King) Hamilton, Jon and Dwaynetta King, Kevin and Karen (King) Morris, Kyle and Meg King and Jodie and Lisa (King) Babb.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 12, 2012 at Gibson and Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in the Bruner family cemetery in Custer, KY. Terry’s family will be greeting family and friends Sunday from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM and from 7:00 AM until funeral services Monday. Online condolences may be left for Terry’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Barbara Darnell Gibson

Barbara Darnell Gibson, 64, passed away March 3, 2012 at her home in Hawesville, KY surrounded by family & friends. She was born on October 13, 1947 in Stephensport, KY to the late Dee and Georgia Smith Early. She was a mother, homemaker and a member of Lewisport Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years Joseph H. Gibson; a son Michael B. Gibson and wife Ana; a daughter Georgia Michelle Kachuba; a granddaughter Elizabeth Helson; a great grandson Braylen; three brothers Gene Early, Marvin Early and William Early and two sisters Elsie Butler and Jane Claycomb.

Services are at 10:00 am Tuesday March 6, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Barbara’s family will be greeting family and friends Monday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 7:00 am until service time. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association, envelopes are available at the Funeral Home. Online messages of condolence may be left for Barbara’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Ruth Gladis Tomer

Ruth Gladis Tomer, 90, of Henderson, formally of Lewisport passed away Saturday February 18, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. Ruth was born on January 27, 1922 in Hancock Co. to the late Logan and Rosa Roland Tomer. She retired from the Hancock Co. School System as a custodian. Ruth was of the Methodist faith and was an avid gardener. Ruth is preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Tomer and Paul Tomer.

Survivors include a sister Margaret T. Parrish of Henderson, KY; two nephews, Clyde Parrish of Trinity, FL and John F. Tomer of Owensboro; three nieces, Anna M. Mathews of Henderson, KY, Nancy Susan Tomer of Owensboro and Rosa Faye Booher of Mesilla, NM; numerous great and great great nephews and nieces and two Great great great nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:30 pm Tuesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Hawesville. Ruth’s family will be greeting family and friends on Tuesday from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Burial will be in Memory Gardens, Hawesville. Online messages of condolence may be left at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

She will be missed by her family and friends.

 

Evelyn D. Sosh

Evelyn D. Sosh, 85, of Hawesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday January 29, 2012 at Heartland Villa. She was born on May 30, 1926 to the late Harrison and Bertha Fraze Duncan. Mrs. Sosh was a Charter member of Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship and a housewife. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. (Chalk) Sosh; two sons, Gary D. Sosh and infant Gary Allen Sosh; six step children Judy, Paul, Raymond, Leo, Shirley and J.R.; one sister and several brothers.

Surviving Mrs. Sosh are her two sons; Larry (Monie) Sosh of Hawesville and Johnny (Janice) Sosh of Whitesville; a daughter Brenda (Ben) Moore of Utica and a step daughter Nelda Wingfield of Owensboro; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, seventeen step grandchildren and numerous step great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Windy Hollow, with a graveside service at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Sosh’s family will be greeting family and friends at Gibson & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 7 a.m. until service time. Memorial Contributions can be made to Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Evelyn Sosh Memorial Fund. Online Messages of Condolence may be left at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Clara Diane Rager

Clara Diane Rager, 63, of Hawesville died Thursday January 19, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Louisville, KY on April 24, 1948 to William and Elizabeth McClarney Allen. She was of the Baptist faith and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her father William Allen, a son Michael Allen and two brothers Ricky Emert and Billy Allen.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years Richard “Rick” Rager; two daughters Anita McCulloch of New Albany, IN and Dawn Mayo of Ashland, KY; two step sons Matt Rager of Woodridge, VA and Mark Rager of Lebanon, TN; her mother Elizabeth McClarney Allen; three sisters Betty Clarke and Penny Baugh of Louisville and Ginny Gann of Hot Springs, AR; six grandchildren Jarryd Mayo, Hannah Mayo, Ian McKlveen, Lukas Rager, Kaleb Rager, Eryn Rager and Krista Allen and two great grandchildren.

Services are at 2:00 pm Sunday January 22, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Diane’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday and from 7:00 am until service time Sunday. Online condolences may be left for Diane’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Sammie T. "Sam" Newton

Sammie T. “Sam” Newton, 64, of Hawesville died Tuesday January 17, 2012 at his home. He was born in Hawesville, KY on October 6, 1947 to the late Theodore C. and Marion Riley Newton. He was retired from the United States Army after over 40 years of combined service, both enlisted and as a civilian employee, including tours in Vietnam and Germany. He was preceded in death by a sister Opal Lamar.

Surviving are two daughters Sammye Kaye Fleischer (Greg) of Louisville and Andrea M. Newton and her husband Chad Bowser of Kernersville, NC; four sisters Jeanette Taylor of Lewisport, Faye Alvey of Hawesville, Murlene Thomas of Hawesville and Geraldine Carmen of Lewisport; a brother Buddy C. Newton of Hawesville; a best friend Carol Dickson of Eudora, KS and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday January 21, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Serenity Hills with Military honors. Sam’s family will be greeting family and friends Saturday from 10:00 am until service time. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Hancock County Animal Shelter, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for Sam’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Mary Evelyn Coon

Mary Evelyn Coon, 54, of Reynolds Station, died Tuesday January 10, 2012 at her home. She was born on January 24, 1957 in Owensboro to the late Dallas and Violet Gootee Coon. She was preceded in death by a sister Carolyn Elaine Jackson and three brothers Dallas Coon, Jr., Anthony Wayne Coon and James Thomas Coon.

Surviving is a sister Barbara Godsey; 1 niece and 4 nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Thursday January 12, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. Online condolences may be left at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

Dennis McKay Garvin

Dennis McKay Garvin, 70, of Lewisport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 1, 2012 at his home with his family at his side. Dennis was born on November 19, 1941 to the late Edward and Evelyn McKay Garvin. He was of the Baptist faith and worked for Coastal Construction Products for 18 years. He loved his job, golfing, wood working and talking. He was preceded in death by his step mother Patricia Garvin and a sister Margaret Husk.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years Shirley Luttrell Garvin; 10 children Cindy (Greg) Raley of Owensboro, Tim Garvin of Jacksonville, FL, Mike (Cindy) Garvin of Hawesville, Norman (Laura) Fuchs of The Woodlands, TX, Nathan (Valerie) Fuchs of Shelbyville, KY, Greg (Robbie Kim) Garvin of Inverness, FL, Tracey (Mark) Gray of Hawesville, Mark (Rhonda) Garvin of Panama City, FL, Sarah (Dewayne) Wilson of Bowling Green and Shanda (Chris) Morris of Hawesville; 24 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a sister Elaine Morgan of North Carolina; two brothers John (Carla) Garvin and Ray (Jane) Garvin both of Owensboro; a brother in law Charles Husk of Hawesville and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville, KY. Private burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday. The family has asked for donations be made to Hancock Co. Repair Affair, American Cancer Society or Western Kentucky Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online messages of condolences may be left for Dennis’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Marlin R. Swadley

Marlin R. Swadley, 83, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2011 at Owensboro Care & Rehab. He was born in Sparta, Missouri on February 12, 1928 to the late Benjamin and Delia Jones Swadley. He was retired from Owensboro Medical Health System and a Korean War Army veteran. He was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Fale and a brother Ward Swadley.

Survivors include his wife Anna Belle Boling Swadley of Owensboro; a brother Dale (Carmell) Swadley of CA.; a sister in law Naomi Fuqua of Fordsville; two brother in laws Ray Boling and Stanley Boling both of Cloverport and nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1:00 pm Wednesday December 21, 2011 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Boling Chapel Cemetery. Marlin’s family will be greeting family and friends from 10:00 am until service time Wednesday. Online messages may be left for Marlin’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com

 

 

Nancy Sue Trumbo

Nancy Sue Trumbo, 81, of Point Pleasant, WV, formerly of Hawesville, became another one of the Lord’s angels on December 11, 2011. She was born on July 20, 1930 in Louisville, KY to the late Henry and Ella Chaffin Parson. She was a member at Hawesville Baptist Church, former employee of General Electric in Owensboro, a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Trumbo, a sister Priscilla Adkins and two brothers Charles Henry Parson and Emmett Parson.

Survivors include a daughter Barbara (Marvin) Miller of Point Pleasant, WV; four sons Ray Trumbo of Lexington, Russell Trumbo of Cannelton, IN, Douglas Trumbo of Hawesville and Gary (Sonya) Trumbo of Roseville; a sister Penny Charron; two brothers Eugene Parson and Danny Parson; seven grandchildren Marvin Miller, Jr., Jennifer Kanniard, Ashley Trumbo, Gary Lee Trumbo, Jr., Devin Thomas Trumbo, Steven Trumbo and Leslie Henderson and two great grandchildren Haley and Aiden and several nieces and nephews.

She is truly loved and will be deeply missed.

Services are at 1:00 pm Thursday December 15, 2011 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville, KY. Burial will be in Serenity Hills. Visitation will be from 10:00 am Thursday until service time Thursday. Online messages of condolences may be left for Nancy’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Michael Anthony "Tony" Mitchell

Michael Anthony “Tony” Mitchell, 19, of Reynolds Station, passed away Thursday December 8, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Tony was born in Louisville on February 18, 1992. He was a member of Pellville Baptist Church where he was involved in the youth group. He graduated from Hancock County High School in 2011 where he was a member of FFA and was a student at Muhlenberg County Job Corp. Tony enjoyed youth group activities, going on mission trips, skiing, music and bike riding.

Survivors include his parents Ralph and Kim Mitchell; maternal grandparents Rev. Foy and Judy Back; paternal grandmother Kathryn Mitchell; a sister Sarah Scholtz; two brothers Daniel and Michael Mitchell; special grandparents Charles and Phyllis Bennett along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Pellville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pellville Cemetery at a later date. Tony’s family will be greeting family and friends on Monday, December 11, 2011 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville and on Tuesday, December 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. until service time at Pellville Baptist church. Memorial contributions can be made to Sunrise Children’s Services. Online messages of condolence may be left for Tony’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Marilyn Henning West

Marilyn Henning West, 52, of Hawesville passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on May 21, 1959 to the late Edward and Mabel Vaughn Henning. Marilyn was a member of the Stephensport United Methodist Church and a grateful member of the Alanon Family Groups. She was an elementary teacher in the Breckinridge County School District for 26 years. She loved nature, especially flowers and animals. She was a Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed the games on T.V. and at Wrigley Field. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Henning.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Stephen C. West of Hawesville; two step children, Melissa West and Kyle West of Valparaiso, IN; two brothers, Steven (Brenda) Henning of Baton Rouge, LA and Gerald Henning of Hawesville; a nephew, Christopher (Tara) Henning of Atlanta, GA; two great nieces, Catherine and Caroline Henning of Baton Rouge, LA and many cousins who she dearly loved.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Stephensport United Methodist Church and a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday December 11, 2011 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Cloverport Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday will be held at Stephensport United Methodist Church from noon until 2 p.m. and on Sunday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to one of the following: Breckinridge County Education Fund, American Heart Assoc., Stephensport United Methodist Church Relay for Life team or the United Methodist Home for Children in Versailles. Online Messages of Condolence may be left at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Terri L. Laslie

Terri L. Laslie, 45, of Hawesville, KY, passed away Sunday December 4, 2011 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Terri was born on October 21, 1966 in Jasper, IN to Dalphus Looney and Cyrilla Matheis. She was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Dubois, IN and a retired Boilermaker, Union #374, Hammond, IN. Terri was a 1985 graduate of Marian Heights Academy in Ferdinand, IN and a 1987 graduate of Retz Electronic Institute in Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by two brothers Kevin Looney and Mark Looney.

Survivors include her husband Tony Laslie; her parents Dalphus Looney of Otwell, In and Cyrilla Matheis of Jasper, IN; two step children Lisa Marie Laslie and Nicholas Laslie of Hawesville and a sister DeAnn Meyer of Dubois, IN.

Services are at 11:00 am Thursday December 8, 2011 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Terri’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday and from 7:00 am until service time Thursday at the Funeral Home. Online messages of condolence may be left for Terri’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

 

Roberta Butler Young

Roberta Butler Young, 85, of Cloverport, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Perry County Memorial Hospital, with her family at her side. She was born in Hancock County on August 24, 1926 to the late Jim and Lula Jackson Butler. She was a member of Blackford Baptist Church and retired from American Olean Tile. She enjoyed working game puzzles, watching game shows and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband C. F. “Dick” Young, a sister Rachel Couty and seven brothers Estel, Clinton, Fieldon, Earl, Norman, Chris and Roland Butler. S

Survivors include a daughter Janice (Don) Hale of Cloverport; two sons Roger (Linda) Young of Philpot and Gary (Debra) Young of Cloverport; 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 8 great greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday November 29, 2011 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville, KY. Roberta’s family will be greeting family and friends from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday and from 7:00 am until service time Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Online messages of condolence may be left for Roberta’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

 

Alexander Robert Nunn

Alexander Robert Nunn, 29, of Hawesville, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. Alex was born December 19, 1981 to Gregory Nunn and Jennifer Laine Hines Nunn. Alex was a computer software entrepreneur with his business based in downtown Hawesville. He began work at Premium Allied Tool when he was 15 in the IT department. He worked at The Hines Group, Inc., for 10 years before starting his own business. He was working on designing a new online computer game and recently developed multiple phone applications that he was preparing to release.  He was part of the world wide virtual reality online game, Pardus, designing player tools, one of the most used maps, and heading the largest alliance as the character, Arkoan.  Pardus held an online virtual world memorial, 11/07/11, with over 500 people world wide attending at any one time, lasting for 2 days.  It was the largest event in the history of the game of players from all alliances coming together to honor an individual.

Alex was very close with his family and shared many adventures and fun times with them, including helping as IT Technician for the family filmmaking business, Firelight Entertainment Group.  Besides his interest in computers, he enjoyed modifying his 2004 Dodge SRT 4 into a custom high performance specialty vehicle.   He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James T. Hines Jr., and paternal grandparents, Lee and Madeline Nunn.

He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Lee (Amber) Nunn of Indianapolis and Louis J. Nunn at home, and a sister, Rachael E. Nunn at home; his maternal grandmother, Judy (George) Shirk, Evansville; aunts Angela Mundy of Jasper, IN, Julia Slaninka of Jasper, IN, and Nancy Nunn, uncles, Randy (Faye) Nunn of Mineral Wells, TX, Josh (Dena) Hines of Whitesville.

A Memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. Burial was private. Alex’s family greeted family and friends on Sunday, November 6 & 7, 2011. Online condolences may be left for Alex’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com or they can be reached through AlexRemembered@aol.com.

 

 

 

Tony M. Hill

Tony M. Hill, 53 of Lewisport  went to sleep in Christ on Friday, October 21, 2011.  Tony was born June 3, 1953 in Hartford to the late Justice Carroll Hill and Lillian Muriel (Clemons) Hill Murphy of Louisville.

 

Tony enjoyed fishing, listening to oldies, watching movies, telling jokes, being with friends and family and playing with his two grandchildren.  On April 19, 2008 he walked his daughter down the isle to marry her love and the father of her children, Timothy Wilhite. Though he wasn’t feeling well that day he did everything he could to make her day special.

Tony is preceded in death by his father Justice Carroll Hill and an unborn brother Danny Carroll Hill, along with several aunts and uncles.

Tony is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Debra D. (Collins) Hill, who faithfully, and through the ups and downs, gave him the best of care;  his daughter Tiffany D. (Timothy) Wilhite; his son, Joseph M. Hill;  two grandchildren, Tyler Scott Wilhite and Haley Jade Wilhite of Lewisport; his mother, Lillian Muriel (Clemons Hill) Murphy of Louisville; six sisters Carolyn, Sheila (Brad), Marty (Mike) of Owensboro, Joyce (Bill), Patricia (Ron), and Debra of Louisville; two brothers, Dale (Anna) of Owensboro and Gary Murphy II of Louisville, as well as several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, several cousins, aunts and uncles, and his step-mother Mary Logsdon Hill.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport (295-3312).  Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, from 9:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. with his service at 2:00 P.M., followed by burial in Lewisport Cemetery. Jerry-Dale Hill will officiate.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Hill or Wilhite family, or to Taylor Wood Funeral Home.

 

Juanita Mae Wiles

Juanita Mae Wiles, 91, of Hawesville, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday October 22, 2011 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. Juanita was born on July 18, 1920 in Hickman, KY to the late Walter H. and Elma Rice Storm. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and a member of Blackford Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Harmon Russell Wiles in 1979, a sister Aimee Kathryn Hannon and her step mother Mary Schafer Storm.

She is survived by her daughters Lois W. Kennedy (Allen) of Lewisport and Gaye W. Emerson of Hawesville; three grandchildren Allen E. Kennedy Jr., Michelle L. Kennedy and Allison E. Jones (Larry); two great grandchildren Riley E. Jones and Reed A. Jones; a sister Nancy S. Powers of Hawesville; a brother Walter Keith Storm of Anderson, IN and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 1 p.m. on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at Blackford Baptist Church. Burial will be in Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery. Juanita’s family will be greeting family and friends 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday and from 7:00 am until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. The family requests any memorial contributions be made to Blackford Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or The Gideons International. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. Online messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Jean Nugent Raley

Jean Nugent Raley, 88, of Hardinsburg (formerly of Hawesville) went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:35 p.m., Friday October 21, 2011, at Breckenridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. She was born February 1, 1923 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Bryant Nugent, Sr. and Ellen Davies Nugent. She graduated from Beechmont High School in 1940 and attended Western Kentucky University for one year before starting to work at General Electric. She married the late Roy H. Raley in 1942 and they spent their life together until his death in 1992. In 1953, she was asked to substitute teach until a “full time” teacher could be found. She retired 30 years later, finishing her degree and graduating with honors from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1962. She loved every student she ever taught and was very proud of the Hancock County School System. She was an avid Hancock County Hornet fan her entire life, but cheered excitedly for the Breckinridge County Tigers in 1995 and 1996. She had been a member of the Hawesville Baptist Church since 1939, and she loved her church and church family, and actively supported its missions and activities as long as her health allowed. Her Lord, church, and family were her first loves, but she was also a die-hard UK fan as anyone could attest who had seen her on game day. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles, and was very competitive playing word or Bible games, especially with the “Raley Girls”. Nothing gave her more pleasure than baking, making candy, or anything else to share with others. She was a Kentucky Colonel and had once been named Teacher of the Year in Hancock County, but she taught much more. She taught love, unselfish giving, respect, patience, and grace in any situation. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bryant J. Nugent, Jr. and Robert D. Nugent.

She is survived by her children, Robert Bryant Raley (Bonnie) of Lehigh Acres, FL and Suellen Raley Whitworth (Kenny) of Hardinsburg, with whom she had resided the last 3 years; 4 step-grandchildren Jared Whitworth (Stefanie) and Sarah Tate (Jeff) both of Hardinsburg, Kevin Hale and Lisa Calcagino (Jim) both of Florida; 6 step-greatgrandchildren also lit up her life: Tanner Whitworth, Peyton Whitworth, Audrey Whitworth, Mason Tate, Claire Tate and Rylan Calcagino. She is also survived by a special “sister”, Sue Harrer, of Hawesville, and many special nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Hawesville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens. Jean’s family will be greeting family and friends from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Gibson & Son Funeral Home in Hawesville. The family request donations be made to the Hawesville Baptist Church building fund. Online condolences may be left for Jean’s family at www.gibsonandsonfh.com.

 

Mary Evelyn Young

Mary Evelyn Young, 80, of Lewisport, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Heartland  Villa in Lewisport.  She was a Hawesville native, born to the late Robert Tobin and Artie Mae Smith Nugent.  Evelyn loved quiltting and playing bingo. She enjoyed her arts and crafts, and faithfully  watched The Wheel of Fortune, The Price  is Right, old western movies and the Home Shopping Network.  She was also an avid UK and U of L Basketball fan.  She attended Hancock Christian Church.           

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Leonard Nugent.        

She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Young; her children, Toby and Vicki Gray of Reynolds Station, Charlotte and Bob Kerr of Lewisport, Cindy and Glen Cox of Reynolds Station, Robin and Billy Gillians of Hawesville; her brothers and sisters, Bobby Nugent, Shirley Gray, Imogene Owens, Frances Pirtle, Nina Mae Nugent and Mary Katherine Jackson.  There are seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.    Taylor-Wood Funeral Home in Lewisport, (295-3312) will be handling arrangements. Visitation is from 2:00 – 6:00 Saturday, and after 11:00 A.M. Sunday at the funeral home.  Services are 2:00 P.M. Sunday, with Bro. Roger Jarboe, Officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lewisport  Cemetery.