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Phil Brown
08/09/2004

CLOVERPORT - Phil Brown, 59, of Cloverport died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, in Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born Oct. 16, 1944, in Louisville. He was deputy sheriff in Breckinridge County for 20 years and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Brown; two sons, Chris Brown and Jeff Brown; and a brother, Jimmy Brown.

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wallace Funeral Home in Cloverport. Burial: Cloverport cemetery. Visitation: From 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Margaret Vandruff Shepperd
08/08/2004

Margaret Vandruff Shepperd, 92, of 5050 Back Square Drive, Owensboro died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born Oct. 28, 1911, to the late Ottley and Mattie Hackett Vandruff in McLean County. She was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church. She worked in the Pentagon while her husband was in the service and had lived in California as a child.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Shepperd; her sister, Vivian Hill; and her brother, Douglas Vandruff.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Settle United Methodist Church, 201 E. Fourth St., Owensboro, KY 42303.

Franklin Joseph Neubauer
08/05/2004

Franklin Joseph Neubauer, 93, of Owensboro died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at his home. Born Oct. 8, 1910, to the late Albert Thomas and Katherine Adelmann Neubauer, he graduated from Owensboro High School and then Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, where he received a degree in landscape architecture. Franklin was active in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) in high school and college. During World War II, he fought in the Pacific Theater and served in occupied Japan with the Army, earning the rank of captain. After the war, he served in the reserves and retired as a lieutenant colonel.

Franklin lived and worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in a variety of states throughout the country. Later, he worked for the National Park Service, where his training as a landscape architect was of great assistance in planning how the parks would be developed (where the roads, buildings, utilities and plants should be located). Eventually, he was promoted to the main park service staff office until his retirement.

Mr. Neubauer returned to Owensboro to live and continue his passion for landscape architecture and gardening. He has been a longtime member of Zion United Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an older brother, Fred Tyruf Neubauer; and an older sister, Margaret Flaherty.

He is survived by a brother, George L. Neubauer of Denver; a sister, Emma Cuttino of Owensboro; two nephews, Mike Neubauer of Denver and Bill Neubauer of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Glenn Funeral Home chapel, with burial near his loved ones in Rosehill cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. Friday.

Jeanie Hall Haycraft
08/09/2004

LEWISPORT - Jeanie Hall Haycraft, 46, of Lewisport died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born April 10, 1958, in Daviess County, the daughter of the late Edgar Cecil and Norma J. "Dee Dee" (Grant) Hall. She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed flower gardening and her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Haycraft of Lewisport; a stepson, Scott Haycraft of Lewisport; a stepdaughter, Melissa Haycraft of Lewisport; a special daughter, Renee Erich of Lewisport; a sister, Jo Ann and her husband, Chuck, Duncan, of Lewisport; seven grandchildren, Patrick, Brandon, Xavier, Natalie, Josh, Zachary and Hayden; a niece and nephew, Todd and Allison Duncan; and two great-nieces, Mikayla and Brooklyn.

Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Taylor-Raymond-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. Alton Lawhorn officiating. Burial will be in Lewisport cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Alex H. Pete Knight
08/06/2004

DRAKESBORO - Alex H. Pete Knight, 57, of 81 Knight Loop, Drakesboro, died at 1:37 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. He was born Nov. 21, 1946, in Muhlenberg County and was a member of Union Chapel General Baptist Church. He was a custodian employed by Muhlenberg County School System and formerly employed at Super-Valu. He owned and operated Knight's Garage in Drakesboro and from 1969 to 1981 was a mechanic at Henry Cisney Chevrolet in Central City.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Sharon Leah Knight; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Alan and Stacey Lynn Knight of Drakesboro; two grandchildren, Ryan Michael and Colton Layne Knight; a brother, James Henry "Jam Up" Knight of Drakesboro; and two sisters, Dorothy Lee Scharf of Millstadt, Ill., and Barbara Jean Arnold of Drakesboro.

Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Union Chapel General Baptist Church with the Rev. Kerry Vincent, assisted by the Rev. Walter Evitts, officiating. Burial will be in Union Chapel cemetery in Drakesboro. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home. Mr. Knight will lie in state from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Holly Mendel Hankins
08/04/2004

DUNMOR - Holly Mendel Hankins, 95, of 10825 U.S. Highway 431 South, Dunmor, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 3, 2004, at 1 a.m. at his home after a short illness. He was born Dec. 19, 1908, in Muhlenberg County, the son of Robert Hankins and Eva Harper Hankins. He was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ in Dunmor. He retired in 1970 from the Red Cap Sewing Factory in Russellville after 20 years. He worked 24 years for Beech Creek Coal Co. in Beech Creek. He carried mail on horseback from Dunmor to Rosewood at 16 years old. He played baseball until he was 40 years old. He loved University of Kentucky basketball, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Drexel Hankins, John Hankins, R.W. Hankins and Sam Hankins.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. from Hillcrest Church of Christ in Dunmor by Mr. Tim Childs and assisted by the Rev. Richard Allen. Burial will be in Dunmor cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Sara Elizabeth Baugh Hankins of Dunmor; a son, Paul Dean (Carolyn) Hankins of Rosewood; five grandchildren, Vickie (Keith) Peters of Memphis, Tenn., Mark (Jane) Hankins of Greenville, Tammie (Dan) Lorden of St. Louis, Phillip (Marlo) Hankins of Rosewood and Susan (Clay) White of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may call today, Aug. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville and Thursday, Aug. 5, after 9 a.m. at the church.

Carolyn 'Peachie' Wethington
08/06/2004

Carolyn "Peachie" Wethington, 57, of 2313 Sir Wren Court, Owensboro, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at her home. She was born June 13, 1947, to the late Clinton H. and Mary Ella Neff Butler in Daviess County. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mrs. Wethington retired after 13 years of service of service with Green River Valley Institute where she was a medicine nurse. Her hobbies included reading, spending time with her family, playing the piano and enjoying her cats.

Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Jim Wethington; three sons and their spouses, Keith and Tammy Wethington and Brian and Tresa Wethington, all of Owensboro, and Derek and Karen Wethington of Utica; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Tyler, Nate, Jacob, Drake, Morgan and Kenton Wethington; two brothers, the Rev. Harold Butler of Louisville and Carl Butler of Lewisport; and a sister, Dot Coburn of Owensboro.

Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro, with burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church All-Purpose Building Fund.

Jo Elizabeth Harris
07/16/2004

Jo Elizabeth Harris, 88, of Leisure Years Nursing Home died there Thursday, July 15, 2004. She was born in Yelvington to the late Joseph T. and Lula B. Riley. She retired from Owensboro Motor Inn and was a member of Center Street Missionary Baptist Church of Owensboro and the church culinary committee. She was a former member of Center Street Missionary Choir and Missionary Society. She enjoyed cooking, soap operas and talking to her sister on the telephone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Harris, on Sept. 16, 1973; and a sister, Carrie Elnora Douglas, on Jan. 11, 2004.

Survivors include two sons, John Thomas (Brenda) Harris of Owensboro and William L. "World-B.-Free" Harris of Owensboro; four daughters, Nannie (David) Adams, Helen (James) Johnson and Martine (Ronnie) Farmer, all of Owensboro, and Lou E. Williams of Nashville; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements are pending at Young's Funeral Home in Owensboro.

Dr. Richard Wayne Lee
07/13/2004

ATTALLA - Dr. Richard Wayne Lee, 57, of Attalla died Saturday, July 10, 2004. Dr. Lee graduated in 1969 with a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky. He was a registered member of Tau Beta Pi Honorary Society. Dr. Lee was a registered engineer with the state of Texas. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas-Galveston in 1977. He was a practicing anesthesiologist in Jasper and Gadsden, Ala. He also has a master's degree in public health from UAB. He was a medical director of the Occupational Health Center at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Lee was a loved and respected father to Nathan and a member of Littleton Community whose one goal was to keep himself involved in his son's life in every aspect. They loved traveling, camping and outdoor activities. Dr. Lee was an active member of Etowah Band Boosters. He was raised on a farm in Kentucky by loving parents who taught him to love and respect animals. Nathan wants to thank his Uncle Don and Aunt Ellen for the love and respect given him and his father. Nathan feels Pattie is a friend whom he can talk to and understands and listens to what he has to say. He also wants to thank Darlene Gregorn for her love, kindness and patience. Nathan could always depend on Darlene and her family for their support. He would like to thank Jan and Robert Fowler for their love and constant support and always being there in time of need. Special thanks to friends Zach, Jodi, Charlie and the Etowah band members.

Survivors include a son, Nathan Lee of Attalla; a brother, Don (Ellen) Lee of Hebron, Ind.; two nieces, Theresa Lee and Yolanda Gleason, both of Hebron; two nephews, Dale Lee of Hebron and Donald Lee Jr. of Virginia; and a special cousin, Mary Todd of Greenville.

Services are at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at Bard Hill Baptist Church in Greenville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery in Greenville. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday night at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville. Nathan Lee, Dale Lee, Aaron Lee and close friends will be pallbearers. The Rev. Gerald Beliles will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Luther Ray Tucker
07/21/2004

CENTRAL CITY - Luther Ray Tucker, 66, of 30 Ferguson Lane, Central City, died at 3:37 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2004, at his residence. He was born in Muhlenberg County on July 19, 1938, and was a member of South Carrollton Baptist Church. He was a machinist at TVA and a member of Central City Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Joetta Parker Tucker; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and K.G. Reiss of New York; two stepsons, Glenn Taylor Cisney of Bremen and Tony Cisney of Madisonville; a grandchild, Chris Wilcox of Richmond; two stepgrandchildren, Lauren Nicole Cisney and Taylor Elizabeth Cisney; four brothers, Bobby Tucker and Leon Tucker, both of Indiana, George Edward Tucker of Central City and Terry Tucker of Drakesboro; and a sister, Lavon Groves of Greenville.

Services are at 1 p.m. today, July 21, at South Carrollton Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Neal and the Rev. Terry Groves officiating. Burial will be in Coleman cemetery in Muhlenberg County.

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