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Lena Mae Howard Rummage
08/18/04
SWEETWATER, Tenn. - Lena Mae Howard Rummage, 85, of Sweetwater, formerly of Owensboro, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, in Sweetwater. Born in Whitesville on Nov. 13, 1918, Mrs. Rummage was the daughter of the late William Linus and Effie Sparks Howard. She retired from American Tobacco Co. in Owensboro and was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Mrs. Rummage had lived with her daughter in Sweetwater for the past several years.
She is survived by six children, Wanda Scarbrough of Louisville, Gerald Rummage of Martinsville, Ind., Darleen (and her husband, Kenneth) Shope of Sweetwater, Rondal (and his wife, Jenny) Rummage of Lebanon Junction, Gene (and his wife, Juana) Rummage of Trenton, Fla., and Imelda Haynes of Owensboro; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Lucy Millay and Elizabeth Studer of Owensboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Whitesville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Glenn Funeral Home. There will be no visitation Friday - the family and friends will gather at the church.
Agnes Payne Stafford
08/18/04
HARDINSBURG - Agnes Payne Stafford, 88, of Hardinsburg died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. She was a member of Hardinsburg United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Art Stafford; a son, David Stafford; a daughter, Janis Gimbrone; a brother, Edgar Payne; and a sister, Annette Payne.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home. Burial: Ivy Hill cemetery in Hardinsburg. Visitation: From 5:30 to 8 p.m. today and after 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions: Hardinsburg United Methodist Church.
Sharon Tuttle Hermann
08/17/04
Sharon Tuttle Hermann, 68, of Owensboro died Monday morning, Aug. 16, 2004, at Wellington Parc from complications of cancer and Alzheimer's. A graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School class of 1954, Mrs. Hermann went on to receive a bachelor of arts degree from University of Evansville and a masters from Western Kentucky University, all after the age of 50. Following her academic training, she accepted a position with WKU's department of English, where she taught for seven years.
Following the death of her husband, Jim, in 1986, Mrs. Hermann wrote a series of poetry and short stories to assist her and others through the grief process. The works were published as part of a compendium of recovery work in 1992 ("AfterLoss," Thomas Nelson Inc.) . Although writing and the English language were among the loves of her life, it was perhaps teaching that most defined Mrs. Hermann later in life. She had a passion for teaching others and felt it was her calling.
Before teaching, Mrs. Hermann's previous work experience included stints as a Realtor with Castlen Realty, communications specialist with Pinkerton Tobacco and reporter for Hartford Herald (Ohio County) . She also co-owned the Ann Herbert dress shop in the 1970s with her late husband. In addition to her professional interests, she was an avid traveler and a voracious reader and also enjoyed classical music and theater.
In addition to her husband, Jim, she is preceded in death by her parents, Jessica Heppler Tuttle and Walker Tuttle, formerly of Owensboro; and a brother, Lynn Tuttle of Houston.
She is survived by a daughter, Christina Smith of San Diego; three sons, James Tracy of Palm Springs, Calif., Brett B. of Owensboro and Jonathan L. Hermann of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Dalarna Breetz of Fisherville and Camilla "Cammy" Frey of Owensboro; four brothers, Kenneth Tuttle of Corpus Christi, Texas, Steve Tuttle of Owensboro, Kevin Coomes of Bowling Green and Mark Coomes of Henderson; a grandson, Jarrett Stites of San Diego; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at noon Thursday, Aug. 19, at Blessed Mother Catholic Church, with burial following in Resurrection cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at Glenn Funeral Home. Prayers will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Evansville Region, 4770 Covert Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.
Ruby L. Brown
08/16/04
LIVERMORE - Ruby L. Brown, 82, of Livermore died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at her home. Ruby was born Feb. 19, 1922, in McLean County to the late William Albert and Pearl Pate Long. She was a homemaker and a member of Livermore Baptist Church. Ruby enjoyed gardening and being with her family, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Dean Brown, on Dec. 8, 1974; and a daughter-in-law, Pat Brown, on Dec. 1, 1999.
Survivors include a son, Hosea Brown of Livermore; a granddaughter and her husband, Sherri and Joe Turley of Sacramento; two grandsons, Tim Brown and Patrick Brown, both of Livermore; two great-grandsons, Graydon and Trevor Turley, both of Livermore; a sister, Opal Stevens of Greenville; and a niece and her husband, Betty and Leo Troutman of Greenville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Muster Funeral Homes, Livermore Chapel, with the Rev. Truman Johnson officiating. Friends may visit with the Brown family from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at Musters in Livermore.
The Brown family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Livermore Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o the Rev. Gary Shockley, P.O. Box 8, Livermore, KY 42352. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at Musters in Livermore.
Leslie Calvin Crick
08/16/04
Leslie Calvin Crick, 82, of Utica died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Greenville to the late John Crick and Mattie Deason Crick. He was retired from Burch Plow Works in Evansville and TVA of Paradise. He loved NASCAR racing and honorably served his country under the command of General Patton of the 3rd Infantry during World War II, where he was wounded and received his Purple Heart.
Survivors include a son, Johnny and Tracy Crick of Greenville; four daughters, Leslie Karen and Ricky Page of Utica, Pamela and Bart Richardson of Vine Grove, Sherry Warren of Henderson and Brenda Jo and Duane Atherton of Utica; 11 grandchildren, Chad, Seth, Brittany, Autumn, Natalie, Misty, Jarred, Clint, Stephanie, Dawn and Jennifer; six great-grandchildren, Sidney, Caris, Hayden, Katie, Chelsey and Madison; and a sister, Irene Pate of Greenville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale Crick of Salem, Ind., and Robert Crick of Greenville; and three sisters, Lorene Crick Johnson, Jimmie Crick Thompson and Nellie Crick, all of Greenville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with the Rev. Hershel Drake officiating. Burial will follow with military honors at Woodland cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be this evening from 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Etoy Midkiff Norris
08/16/04
FORDSVILLE - Etoy Midkiff Norris of Fordsville died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at Ohio County Hospital in Hartford. She was a member of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Ray Norris, in August 1965; a son, Orion Ray Norris, in January 1988; and a grandson, Dewayne Norris, in January 1984.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne and Melinda Norris and George and Thelma Norris, all of Reynolds Station; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Fon Midkiff of Owensboro.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cecil Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cates cemetery in Whitesville. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Eva Mae Northerner Wheeler
08/16/04
HARTFORD - Eva Mae Northerner Wheeler, 86, of 1209 Humphrey St., Hartford, died at 1:50 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at Colonial Terrace Nursing Home in Sebree. She was born Sept. 12, 1917, in Otwell, Ind., to the late Joseph Northerner and Cordella Smith Northerner. She was a homemaker, floral designer and member of Arthur (Ind.) Baptist Church. Her husband, Paul Raymond Wheeler, died Dec. 30, 1982.
Survivors include two daughters, Gayle McDowell of Big Clifty and Sherry Atherton of Tilden; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home in Hartford. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 16, and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery in Hartford. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Anthony's Hospice, P.O. Box 305, Dixon, KY 42409.
Doris Jean Williams
08/15/04
Doris Jean Williams, 70, of Whitesville died Tuesday, July 6, 2004.
Survivors include three sons and four daughters.
Memorial service: Tuesday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Whitesville. Burial: Church cemetery. Memorial contributions: St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Whitesville.
James Brank 'Red' Slaughter
08/15/04
CENTRAL CITY - James Brank "Red" Slaughter, 87, of The Courtyard, Central City died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at his residence. He was born in Todd County on Sept. 17, 1916. Mr. Slaughter was a retired welder from P&M Paradise Mine and was a member, Sunday school teacher and elder at Mount Zion Presbyterian Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel, inventor, avid fisherman and football fan. He was known as "Mr. Red" to many former Central City Elementary students for teaching time, measurements and counting money.
Survivors include four daughters and their husbands, Brenda Sue (Lane) Casebier, Betty Joyce Thomas, Mary Alice (Gary) Divine and Sarah Ann (Jim) Brown, all of Central City; a sister, Mildred Wilson of Lebanon, Ind.; grandchildren, William Allen Ashby, Timothy Lane (Frankie) Ashby, Laura Lynn Thomas (Allen) Polk, Amy Carol Divine (Joey) Draper, Jeremy Robert Divine, Kathryn Brown House, Monte (Lynette) Casebier, Marty (Megan) Casebier, and Micah (Sabrina) Casebier; great-grandchildren, Natalie Ashby (Larry) Stallings, Coty Wynn, Robert Davis, Langley Polk, Gaven House, Krysta House, Alex Draper, Erin Draper, Alex Casebier, Nicholas Casebier and Eden Blair Casebier; and special caregivers, Tallie Miller, Brenda Jarvis and Debbie Williams.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian M. Gossett Slaughter on Dec. 22, 1999; his sister, Ethel Slaughter; and three brothers, Elwood, J.G. and Vernon Slaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Jim Brown, pastor of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Monday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City.
Contributions may be made to the Gideon's or WKU College Heights Foundation, William "Bill" Thomas Memorial Art Scholarship Fund.
Everett C. Rolley
08/15/04
GREENVILLE - Everett C. Rolley, 94, of 1651 U.S. Highway 189 South, in Greenville, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, at 9:50 a.m. in the Muhlenberg Community Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 8, 1910, in Muhlenberg County the son of William Rolley and Dora Ellen McElvain Rolley. He was a UMWA coal miner for Wright Coal Co. in Beech Creek. He retired in 1971 after 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Edna Washington Rolley, on April 12, 1977.
He is survived by two brothers, G.B. (Mildred) Rolley of Greenville; William Edge (Juanita) Rolley of Evansville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at 1 p.m. from Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will be in Corley Chapel cemetery in Graham. Friends may call today between 5 and 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Monday at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville.
