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New Albany, Indiana Clyde Edward Barnett 1941 — 2024 Clyde Edward Barnett went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born in Thruston, Kentucky on July 24, 1941. Throughout his life, he was a repairman, farmer, coach, forefather, auto salesman, and missionary. He was always active, but happiest when restoring old cars (Chevy's) or constructing a new building. In 1985, Clyde and Linda answered the call to manage a feeding station in Ethiopia, working on famine relief. After returning to the states, they continued their mission work at Shocco Springs Alabama. Later they returned to Africa where Clyde taught automotive mechanics and construction in Asmara, Eritrea. Retiring from the mission field, he settled into a quieter... Lexington, Indiana Rebecca Lee Stallings Slygh 1948 — 2024 Mrs. Rebecca Lee "Becky" Stallings Miller Slygh, age 75, of Lexington, Indiana entered this life on October 25, 1948 in Owensboro,Kentucky. She was the loving daughter of the late James Leo and Edna Severs Stallings. She was raised in Owensboro and graduated from and all girls Catholic school. She was raised in the Catholic faith. She was first united in marriage to Gilbert Miller and this brief marriage was blessed with a son, Brad. The family settled in Carrollton, Kentucky and moved to Madison in 1980. She attended school in Owensboro to become an X-Ray Technician. She had worked from 1980 at King's Daughters' Hospital as an X-Ray Technician and retired from Clark Memorial Hospital in... Bowling Green, Kentucky Vandalyn Hooks 1934 — 2024 Vandalyn (Van) Lawrence Hooks, age 89, passed in Bowling Green on February 5, 2024 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. She was born to the late James Lawrence and Lucille Anderson Ward on February 26, 1934 in Halls, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Lester Hooks, Jr. of Hopkinsville and two grandsons; Charles Hooks and Braxton Hooks. Van graduated from KWC in 1967 with honors in English and Elementary Education. She attended WKU for her post graduate work. She was a teacher, principle, and administrator during her career. She retired from the Owensboro Public School System. Van was a long time member of Wing Avenue and Buena Vista... Athens, Georgia Ronald L. Peyton 1931 — 2023 Ronald L. Peyton passed away in Athens, GA on December 24, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born in Patesville, KY to the late Leroy and Nellie Peyton. Ron was a proud 1949 graduate of Owensboro High School. After high school he began his first career with the U.S. Navy where he retired after 20 years of service. During his service he was stationed in San Diego, Norfolk, VA, Corpus Christi, TX, Subic Bay Philippines and Brunswick, GA as well as numerous assignments at sea in the Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. Upon retirement from the Navy, he completed his degree at the University of Kentucky and began his second career as a Special Education teacher at his beloved Owensboro High... Elizabethtown, Kentucky Ann Wheeler Melloan 1949 — 2023 Ann Wheeler Melloan, 74 of Elizabethtown, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Helmwood Healthcare. She was a native of Lamb, a member of Severns Valley Baptist Church and retired from the State of Kentucky where she was a Social Worker. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Oleta Johnson Wheeler. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Mike Melloan; one daughter, Jamie (Jeff) Camp of Elizabethtown; one brother, Tim (Sherry) Wheeler; one sister, Carol (Keith) Light and three grandchildren, Luke Luckett, Seth Luckett and Camryn Camp. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Horse... Bowling Green, Kentucky John Smiley 1964 — 2023 John Smiley "John Boy" age 57 of Bowling Green Kentucky went to be with The Lord on December 20, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years Sheila Williams Smiley. His oldest son Jacob Lane Smiley, his youngest son Adam Lewis Smiley (Meagan), his parents of Centertown, Ky., Terry and Paula Smiley, his brother Jeff Smiley (Darlene) of Versailles, Ky., his sister Jennifer Holland (Ken) of Lexington Ky., his sister-in-law Sharon Lowe (Danny), and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Lauren Tonges (Isaac), Will Smiley (Abbie), Logan Holland (Sydney), Leah Holland, Travis Lowe (Samantha), Trevor Lowe (Susan), Brandon Peay, Shane Peay. Also dear to his heart great nieces and... Auburn, Kentucky Faye Moseley 1940 — 2023 Edith Faye Moseley age 83 of Auburn, Kentucky passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Faye was born in Todd County, Kentucky on July 13, 1940 to the late Bernis B. and Ola Irene (Williams) Kirkman. She was a member of the New Friendship Baptist Church and formerly worked as a Administrative Assistant with U. S. Bank. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Dudley Moseley, son, Kirk Moseley, and a brother, Daniel Kirkman. Faye is survived by her daughter Beth Chaudoin (Tony) of Auburn, a brother, David Kirkman (Helen) of Owensboro and two grandchildren, Andrew "AJ" Chaudoin and Caleb Chaudoin. Funeral service for Faye Moseley will be conducted Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2:00... Gainesville, Florida Darrell Dee Tarrant 1926 — 2023 Darrell Dee Tarrant passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 6, 2023 at The Village in Gainesville, Florida. He would have been 98 years old in January. He was born in Carrier Mills, Illinois on Jan. 24, 1926, the son of Oscar and Dolly Tarrant. He was an athlete, a remarkable student and ran his own gas station during WWII while he was still in High School. He was predeceased by his wife Helen Josephine Oshel who passed away on Feb 1, 2019 and by his sister Doris Roper. Dee and Helen were married for almost 75 years and they loved each other dearly. Dee and Helen moved to Owensboro, Kentucky where they raised their four children. They moved around a lot because of Dee's work but they... Marion, Arkansas Linda Marie Alford 1947 — 2023 It is with very mixed emotions that the family of Linda Alford, beloved wife of Jerome Alfrod, passed away on November 12 , 2023. She will be sorely missed. The family is comforted knowing her suffering is over and she is in the arms of our Savior. Linda Marie Hagan was born in Washington DC. At the age of three she, along with her parents and two sisters, moved to Owensboro, KY where she resided until she married and moved to Arkansas. As a child Linda loved playing baseball, watching wrestling, and dressing up in her sister's poodle skirts. As a teen and young adult, she rode horses and drove Big Mac trucks, mopeds, and 4-wheelers. She enjoyed dogs, parties, and traveling. At the age... Bowling Green, Kentucky Joseph T. Sandefur 1925 — 2023 Joseph T. Sandefur passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, surrounded by his family. Born in Calhoun, Kentucky on July 24, 1925, he spent his early days helping his family on the farm struggle through the Great Depression. When WWII called him into action, J.T. joined the Army Air Corps as a radio operator and navigator. He began his career in education as a middle school teacher and quickly advanced to a principal at Daviess County High School, Kentucky. After degrees from Western Kentucky University and a doctorate from Indiana University, he began his career in higher education as an associate professor at Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia. In 1971... Glasgow, Kentucky Lucille N Travis 1927 — 2023 Lucille Norris Travis, 96, Glasgow, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at Glenview Health & Rehab Center in Glasgow. A native of Daviess County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Inez Brown Norris. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Travis of Glasgow; Port Charlotte, Florida Randall Lee LaMar 2023 — 2023 Randall Lee LaMar, 73, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Port Charlotte. Randall was born March 17, 1950, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late William Earl LaMar and Zelma Parker-Boling. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Randall moved to Port Charlotte in 1989 from Owensboro. He was a sports enthusiast who loved watching his Kentucky Wildcats and Tampa Bay Rays. He also loved his trips to Las Vegas with his wife and friends. He also loved his dogs and spending time with his children and granddaughter. Randall loved spending time with friends at his favorite place, the All-Star Sports Grill in Port... Owensboro, Kentucky Donald Eugene Hudson 1929 — 2023 Donald Eugene Hudson, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born on December 17, 1929 in Warren County to Marshall and Della Cherry Hudson. He was a veteran that served in the U.S. Army, and worked for over 30 years retiring from the Corps of Engineers. Donald was also a self-employed farmer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of Cherry's Chapel Methodist Church. He recently attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Owensboro. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Larry Hudson and his surviving wife Loveda; two sisters, Mary Francis Horine and Pauline Vickous; and a brother, Charles Hudson. He... Orangeburg, South Carolina James W. Dickens, Jr. 1945 — 2023 James W. Dickens, Jr., 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 569 Berry St, Orangeburg. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg. Pastor Hoke Robinson and Ricky Bouchette will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 20, 2023, prior to the funeral service. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Hayward Corbett, David Dannely, Lucas Huggins, Jacob Huggins, John Gregg, Gary Bolton, Michael Bolton and Joshua Bolton. The honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Bouchette. Mr. Dickens was born... Raleigh, North Carolina Mary Devins Demaree 1930 — 2023 Mary Devins Demaree, 92 of Raleigh, NC died peacefully at home July 28, 2023. Mary was born November 15, 1930 in Owensboro, KY to the late Elizabeth and John Devins. She was an accomplished ballroom dancer and an avid bridge player. Mary enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Demaree, daughter Pam Demaree, siblings John Devins Jr, James Devins, Ruth Ellen Clark, George Devins, Richard Devins, Margaret Ann Gibson and Nancy Dunn. She is survived by her children Ed Demaree Jr. of Isle of Palms, SC, Tricia Dean of Shelbyville, TN, Cindy Whitaker of Raleigh, NC and Susan Demaree of Raleigh, NC. She is also... Hilton Head, South Carolina Ben W King 1935 — 2023 LtCol Ben W. King, age 87, USMC, died May 9, 2023 in Hilton Head, SC after a long battle with heart failure. Mr. Ben King was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy, and his daughter, Selina. He is survived by his son, Ben Jr. He also had four loving grandchildren: Crystal, Shauna, Emily and Benjamin. Mr. King is a veteran of the Vietnam War. For his service, he earned a Rifle Marksman Badge, Pistol Sharpshooter Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (w/ 1 star), Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation (w/ 1 star), Navy Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal (w/ 1 star), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross Color (w/ palm). ... Weirsdale, Florida Gerald Dean Manley 1942 — 2023 Gerald D. Manley passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023. He was born on June 27, 1942 in Philpot, Kentucky to Willie David and Mary Florence (Towery) Manley, he was the youngest of 10 children. Gerald's siblings are Marion Alfred, Elva Hazel, David Chesley, Wilfred Glenn, Willis Leon, Donald Franklin, Nancy Marilyn, Dempsey Eugene, and Joseph Allen. After completing high school, Gerald attended Western Kentucky University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree as a pre-med major. He then volunteered with the United States Navy and completed officer training school in Athens, GA. As a supply corp officer, he was assigned to the USS Boxer and during his four years, served two tours... Lexington, Kentucky Joseph Wayne Coleman 1979 — 2023 Joseph Wayne Coleman, 43, of Lexington, KY, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 in Horse Cave, KY. Born May 12, 1979 in Owensboro, KY to the late Jerry Coleman and Diane Wright Coleman. He was a 1997 graduate of Daviess County High School, a 2001 graduate of Georgetown College, a 2002 graduate of the University of Kentucky, and was pursuing his Ph.D. from Valdosta State University. Joseph was a proud, longtime board member of the Living Arts and Science Center, and was currently serving on the LexArts board. At the Kentucky League of Cities, Joseph worked as Research and Federal Relations Manager for nearly 22 years, serving as an expert in parliamentary procedures and expertly helping... Indian Lake Estates, Florida James M. Gilbert 1948 — 2022 James M. Gilbert, 74, of Indian Lake Estates passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born November 16, 1948 in Fordsville, Kentucky to the late Elmer and Vena Gilbert; he moved to Indian Lake Estates from Okeechobee in 2019. James was a retired control room supervisor for Commonwealth Aluminum in Lewisport, Kentucky. He was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed traveling and motorcycles. He was a member of the Lake Wales Moose Lodge and loved to cook, he was known for his BBQ. James was proceeded in death by his brother, Leroy; and sisters, Doris, and Sue. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Edna M. Gilbert; sons, Douglas "Doug" Gilbert and wife Amy of... Jasper, Indiana Gerald "Jerry" Paul Birge 1939 — 2022 Gerald "Jerry" Paul Birge, 83, of Jasper died Friday, December 2, 2022 at his home. He was born in Jasper on May 6, 1939, to Cyril and Antoinette Kunkel Birge. He was a 1957 graduate of Jasper High School and attended Indiana State Teachers College (now Indiana State University) on a basketball scholarship. He married Margaret "Maggie" Blueher in St. Patrick's Church in Terre Haute on August 30, 1958. Jerry began his broadcasting career in the summer of 1956 when he was hired by WITZ as a part time disk jockey and knew he had discovered what he wanted to do with his life. He began his full-time career reporting sports and broadcasting play-by-play for WITZ Radio in Jasper in 1959. After a...
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