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Gilbert Blake Walker
30 July 2001
BEECHMONT -- Gilbert Blake Walker, 55, of Beechmont, formerly of Hammond, Ind., died Saturday, July 28, 2001, at his home after a short illness. The Penrod native retired in 2000 as a boiler maker from Union Tank after 30 years and served with the Army in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969.
Survivors include two sons, Roger Walker of Medina, Ohio, and Christopher Walker of Africa; a brother, Larry Walker of Ennis; and five sisters, Margie Walker Belcher of Calvert City, Katherin Brister of Cedar Lake, Ind., Deloris Rhoades of Beechmont, Rebecca Allen of Beech Creek and Lottie Brown of Providence.
Services are at 2 p.m. today at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will be in Union Ridge cemetery near Twin Tunnels. Visitation is after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Jean McNeive
Jean McNeive, 75, of Bowling Green, KY, died at 5:13 PM , Tuesday at her residence.
Graveside services are scheduled to be held at Fairview cemetery Friday, 06/15/2001 at 10:00 A M with Rev. James L. Britt officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Thursday 06/14/2001 at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home.
She was a daughter of the late, Christine McDaniel Butler and Rumsie Butler and is survived by: A Son, Michael Caylor of Franklin, IN, A Sister, Gloria Karstens of Hilton Head, SC, Two Grandchildren and Two Nieces
Lula B. Nunn
Lula B. Nunn, 65, of Bowling Green, KY, died at 1:55 PM , Monday at her residence. Her funeral will be at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home on Friday 06/15/2001 at 1:00 PM with Reverend James Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah cemetery, Bowling Green. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Thursday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home with a funeral wake from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
She was a daughter of the late John Nunn and Maggie Ray Nunn and is survived by her daughter, Flesia P. Hope Nunn of Bowling Green, KY, a son: Gill H. (Bruce) Nunn of Panama City, Florida and a sister, Betty Nunn of Bowling Green, KY 6 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Ray D. Martin
10 July 2001
MORGANTOWN -- Ray D. Martin, 86, of Rochester died Monday, July 9, 2001, at his home. The Butler County native was a retired farmer and member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Basham Martin.
Survivors include a son, Norman Ray Martin of Morgantown; five daughters, Janice Dossey and Carolyn Phelps, both of Morgantown, Joy Sheffield of Cromwell, Shirley McGehee of Browder and Charlotte Barrow of Rochester; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Hannah Allen of Ennis and Lora Clay Newton of Morgantown.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Chapel in Morgantown. Burial will be in Dan Johnson cemetery in Morgantown. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Sister Mary Bernice Uhing
15 July 2001
Sister Mary Bernice Uhing
MAPLE MOUNT -- Sister Mary Bernice Uhing, 84, of Maple Mount died Friday, July 13, 2001. The Hartington, Neb., native was an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph and was in her 65th year of religious life. She had taught at schools in Earlington, Radcliff, Madisonville, Fredericktown and Louisville and had been principal of Immaculate Conception School in Hawesville. She enjoyed animals, reading, teaching and helping others.
Survivors include two brothers, Cyril Uhring of Blair, Neb., and Hubert Uhing of Hartington; and a sister, Julia Loise of Hartington.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Saint Joseph Chapel in Maple Mount. Burial will be in the convent cemetery in Maple Mount. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Monday at the chapel. A wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro is handling arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.
Emma Florine Runner
Emma Florine Runner, 94, of Richardsville, died at 3:10 PM , Wednesday at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Her funeral will be at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps
Funeral Home 06/16/2001 at 11:00 am with Rev. Larry Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Oak Forest cemetery. Visitation is scheduled 10:30 am to 9:00 pm Friday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home.
She was a daughter of the late Minnie Hudnall Bryson and William Bryson and wife of the late Getty E. Runner. She as preceded in death by a Granddaughter, Gwynne R. Chyle and is survived by a son, Harold W.Runner of Bowling Green, KY, A daughter, Gail R. White of Goodlettsville, TN, her sister, Ann Bryson of Bowling Green, KY, a granddaughter, Larissa W. Priddy of Smiths Grove, KY, Five Great Grandchildren, One Step-Great Grandchildren, Two Step-Great Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews.
Georgia Coleman Logan
15 July 2001
Georgia Coleman Logan
Georgia Coleman Logan, 99, of Owensboro died there Friday, July 13, 2001, at Wellington Parc. The Daviess County native was the oldest living member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. She had taught Sunday school for over 50 years and enjoyed quilting, crafts and flowers. Her husband, Bradley M. Logan, died July 22, 1968.
Survivors include a son, Sam Coleman of Owensboro; a daughter, Myrtie Wilhoyte of Owensboro; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at James H. Davis Funeral Home in Owensboro. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery in Owensboro. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 1120 Woodlawn Ave., Owensboro, KY 42301.
Ralph Spears
Ralph Spears, 83, of Bowling Green, KY, died at 9:40 PM , Sunday at his residence. His funeral will be at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home Wednesday, 06/13/2001 11:00 A M with Mr. Bill Brumitt officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Monday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home. He was a son of the late: John Ellis Spears and Ida T. Tollakson and is survived by his Wife, Lavinia Spears of Bowling Green, KY, Daughter, Beth Spears of Bowling Green, KY, Son, Terry Spears of Simpson County, KY, Sister, Mildred Oakley of Louisville, KY Two Nieces and Two Nephews
Frank "Curley" Thomas, Jr.
Frank "Curley" Thomas, Jr., 72, of Bowling Green, KY, died at 5:00 PM , Monday at his residence. His funeral will be at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home on Wednesday, 06/20/2001 at 11:00 AM with Bro. Danny Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Springs cemetery, Bowling Green. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home. He was a son of the late Frank Thomas and Maggie Thomas. and husband of the late Mary Louise Thomas. He is survived by Several Nieces and Nephews.
Mary Thomas
Mary Thomas, 63, of Bowling Green, KY, died at 1:05 pm , Wednesday at her home. Her funeral will be at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home 06/09/2001 11:00 AM with Bro. Danny Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Springs Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home.
She was the daughter of the late, Flora Brant Crawford and Raymond Crawford, Survivors include her husband, Frank "Curley" Thomas, Jr. of Bowling Green; four sisters, Anne Allen of Smiths Grove,Thelma Keith of Oakland, Jean Mann of Alvaton and Betty Jo Smith of Bowling Green; several nieces and nephews
Louise Cooper Snyder
10 July 2001
Louise Cooper Snyder, 95, of Owensboro died Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Owensboro native was state president of Kentucky PTA from 1966 to 1969, was past member of National PTA board and served on the Kentucky Committee on Children and Youth. She served on Governor's Safety Committee and Citizen's Health Committee. She was a Kentucky Colonel and member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church. Her husband, J. Russel Snyder, died in 1989.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty Lett Shaw of Owensboro and Ann Chapman of Woodburn; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Elmwood cemetery in Owensboro. There is no visitation. Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Fourth St., Owensboro, KY 42403; Kentucky Talking Book Library, P.O. Box 818, Frankfort, KY 40602; or a charity of the donor's choice.
Elsie Wheatcroft
Elsie Wheatcroft, 101, Bowling Green, KY, died at 2:40 PM , Monday at The Medical Center, Bowling Green, KY. Her Memorial Service will be at Bowling Green Retirement Village 06/13/2001 10:30 AM with Rev. Gene H. Vaughn officiating. Survivors include several Nieces and Nephews. Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangement.
Sarah Elizabeth 'Polly' Ross
15 July 2001
Sarah Elizabeth 'Polly' Ross
CALHOUN -- Sarah Elizabeth "Polly" Ross, 73, of Calhoun died Friday, July 13, 2001, at Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Sacramento native was a homemaker and had worked at General Electric. She was a member of Rumsey United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting, cooking, quilting and her grandchildren. Her husband, Billy Douglas Ross, died June 19, 2001.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara McGlothin of Owensboro and Debbie French of Rumsey; and several nephews and nieces.
Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Muster Funeral Homes, Calhoun Chapel. Burial will be in Poplar Grove cemetery in McLean County. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Rumsey United Methodist Church, c/o the Rev. Mike Grimes, P.O. Box 65, Calhoun, KY 42327.
Frank Leo Coomer
Frank Leo Coomer, 64, of 1550 Chestnut St. Bowling Green, KY, died at 11:30 AM, Friday at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN. His funeral will be at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, Inc. 06/25/2001 1:00 PM with Dr. Jerry Oakley officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery, Bowling Green. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Sunday at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, Inc.. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association , the Renovation Fund of Forest Park Baptist Church, or the charity of choice.
He was a son of the late James Coomer and is survived by his Wife, Brenda Coomer of Bowling Green, Mother, Lucille Galloway, Daughter, Melanie Childers, Daughter, Rhea Jones, Sister, Mary Daley, Brother, J T Coomer, Brother, Leslie Coomer 3 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Lula Marie Bivins
15 July 2001
GREENVILLE -- Lula Marie Bivins, 90, of Greenville died there Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. The Muhlenberg County native was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Bivins; and a son, Paul Ray Bivins.
Survivors include four sons, Glendal Bivins, Freddie Bivins and Donald Bivins, all of Greenville, and Dariel Bivins of Drakesboro; three daughters, Lucille Willis of Elkton, and Linda Shelton and Louise Morris, both of Greenville; 34 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Melvin Dukes of Turlock, Calif.
Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will be in Landmark cemetery near Greenville. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Jo Tilden "Top" Orendorf
"Top" Orendorf, age 92, of Bowling Green, Ky., died Friday, June 6, 2003, at The Medical Center @ BG in Bowling Green, Ky. He was the widower of Betty Suggs of Morganfield to whom he was married
for sixty-two years, and the father of Betty O. Daniels of New York City, and Washington, CT, and Allison O. Walter of Danville, and Grandfather of Five.
He was born in Lexington, Ky on June 13, 1910, attended Ogden College as a prep school, received a baccalaureate degree from Center College and his law degree from Tulane University. His career covered teaching, the practice of law, management of financial institutions and stock brokerage. He taught law and the Bowling Green Business university and while in the practice of law he collaterally served variously as City Prosecutor, City Solicitor, and Commonwealth Attorney. Still in these years he was a Trustee on the State Employees Retirement Board and Chairman of the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
In 1963 he became Chairman of the Board and President of Citizens National Bank where he had served as Director since 1942, Following this retirement in 1975, he became Chairman of the Board and President of First Federal Savings and Loan Association which under his watch became the first mutual financial institution to convert to stock in Kentucky. Following that retirement (although he continued as Chairman of the Board) he became a stockbroker with Hilliard and Lyons in 1983. In 1987 he returned to Harlan and Parker as Of Counsel.
"Top" served on the Board of curators and as a Trustee for Centre College, President of Rotary, and member and Elder of The Presbyterian Church, member of the Son's of the American Revolution, The Board of the Red Cross, the United Givers Fund, Chamber of Commerce and many others. He also enjoyed sixty-five years as a member of the Fortnightly Literary Club, and over seventy years as a very skilled golfer who won several tournaments including the Bowling Green Country Club Championship four times.
Arrangements are being handled by Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, 901 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, Ky., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 10, 2003. Funeral service will be at Fairview cemetery at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 11, 2003 , Rev. Richard W. Bridges and Dr. Matthew W. Covington officiating. Interment will be at Fairview cemetery in Bowling Green, Ky.
Betty Jo Tierney 'Mamaw' Thompson
16 July 2001
Betty Jo Tierney "Mamaw" Thompson, 67, of 2614 S. Kingman Loop, Owensboro, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a member of Blessed Sacrament Chapel and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. "Chick" Thompson, on Sept. 3, 1998; and a daughter, Holly Jane Thompson, in 1992.
Survivors include two sons, John D. Thompson Jr. and Michael Alan Thompson, both of Owensboro; a daughter, Cindy Jo Clark of Owensboro; seven grandchildren; and three sisters, Virginia Hawkins, Ruth Conkright and Anna Lee Barr, all of Owensboro.
Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro. Burial will be in Resurrection cemetery in Owensboro. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home. Prayers will be said at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Edith Marie Owen Curry
Edith Marie Owen Curry, 92 of Bowling Green died at 6:30 am Monday, June 9, 2003 at The Medical Center @ BG. The Barren County, KY native was a retired teacher having taught in the Barren County School System, T. C. Cherry Elementary School and in the English Department at Western Kentucky University. Mrs. Curry was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and Peabody College in Nashville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Bowling Green Literary Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac D. and Susan Stella Duncan Owen; her husband, Bronston Loving Curry; a son, Lerond L. Curry; and a daughter, Joan Marie Curry Lively.
She is survived by five grandchildren; Martha Lively McLaughlin of St. Joseph, MO; Luanne Lively Marshall of San Paulo, Brazil; Robert Philip Lively of Lees Summit, MO; Nathan Andrew Curry of Bowling Green; and Hannah Michelle Curry of Atlanta, GA. Six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at Fairview cemetery I with Rev. Richard W. Bridges and Dr. Robert Lively conducting the service. The Family will receive visitors from 1:00PM to 3:00 PM at Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home
Donald A. Smith Jr.
30 July 2001
CANNELTON, Ind. -- Donald A. Smith Jr., 21, of Cannelton died Sunday, July 29, 2001, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Warrick County. The Portsmouth, Va., native worked at Sabelhaus Construction Co. and had worked with his father at Don Smith Electrical. He enjoyed electrical work, concerts, skateboarding, playing video games and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his fiancé, Ashley Ingle of Cannelton; a daughter, Taylynn Smith of Cannelton; his parents, Donald Smith Sr. and Lora Ann Smith, both of Tell City, Ind.; his grandmothers, Helen Hess of Tell City and Beulah Smith of Cannelton; and a sister, Megan Smith of Evansville.
Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Huber Funeral Home, Tell City chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery in Tell City. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Taylynn Ingle-Smith Trust Fund, c/o Old National Bank in Tell City, IN.
Frank James Weir
Frank James Weir, age 72, of Adolphus, Ky., died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at The Medical Center @ BG in Bowling Green, Ky. Mr. Weir was employed by Houle Brothers Granite as a crane operator. He was a member of A F L C I O Local, and was an Avid Hunter, Fisherman & Gardener. He was the son of the late Walter Weir and the late Agnes (Donald) Weir.
He is survived by his wife Winnie Weir; Five Daughters, Pat (Lou) Meyette of Gallatin, Tenn. Kathy (Craig) Daye of Hendersonville, N.C. Sheila (Phillip) Brown of Ridgetop, Tenn. Sandra Weir of Adolphus, Ky. and Anna Weir of Gallatin, Tenn. Three grandchildren and Two great-grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Johnson-Vaughn-Phelps Funeral Home, 901 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, Ky., The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, July 26, 2003 at the Gallatin Chapel in Gallatin, Tn. Memorial service will be at Gallatin Chapel at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2003 , Pastor Jack Mumaw officiating. 270-843-4338
