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Prentice Howden Smith
07/27/04
Prentice Howden Smith, 96, of Owensboro, formerly of Calhoun, died peacefully in his sleep at his residence at One Park Place in Owensboro on Sunday, July 25, 2004. He was a member of Mount Liberty Baptist Church and also attended the Poplar Grove Presbyterian Church. He was also a member and past master of Monsarratt Lodge No. 379 F&AM, where he recently received his 75-year membership award.
"PH" of "Prentice" as many of his friends and family called him, was born Aug. 25, 1907. Just one month short of his 97th birthday, he had outlived many of his friends and relatives. His wife of 65 years, Hugh Bell Smith, died Aug. 17, 1997. Mr. Smith was self-employed as a farmer and as the owner-operator of a service station and Hotpoint dealership in Calhoun. He was also a licensed state electrical inspector, having been employed for many years by the Rural Electrical Administration (REA) , the Green River Electric Co. and the Pennyrile Electric Co. Among current and former Kenergy employees, he still has many surviving friends and associates.
Mr. Smith lived all of his life in McLean County, having been born on the family farm near Guffie. He and his wife lived in a house on Main Street in Calhoun for many years, but, after her death, he donated that house to McLean County Historical and Genealogical Society. Mr. Smith continued to spend much of his time at the Guffie farm, raising cattle and crops and flying his airplane until he was in his late 80s. Area residents may recall seeing Mr. Smith's airplane taking off and landing from a field on the Guffie farm. Often he would just fly around the farm to see where the cattle were, although he and his wife also flew on trips to Michigan, Tennessee and other locations. For the past seven years, health concerns caused Mr. Smith to move to One Park Place in Owensboro.
Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Mary Ann and Dwight Stevenson of Guffie and Ann Arbor, Mich.; two granddaughters and their husbands, Ann and David Chapman and Melissa and David Rensi. Both granddaughters live in Michigan with their families, which include three of Mr. Smith's great-grandchildren, Amelia Chapman, Lydia Rensi and Chad Rensi. Among other surviving relatives are first cousins, Forest Lee Wilhite, Julia Thomas Hayden, Ava Edwards Bivins, Wilma Edwards Ayer and Mabel Edwards Wilcox. Other more distant relatives also survive but are widely scattered.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Muster Funeral Homes, Calhoun Chapel, with Dr. Richard Sams officiating. Burial will be in Calhoun cemetery. Friends may visit with the Smith family from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at Musters in Calhoun. Masonic services for Mr. Smith will be at 7 p.m. today at Musters in Calhoun and will be conducted by the Monsarratt Lodge No. 379 F&AM.
The Smith family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to McLean County Historical and Genealogy Museum, c/o Helen Anderson, P.O. Box 34, Calhoun, KY 42327. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at Musters in Calhoun.
Mary B. Phelps
07/09/04
BEAVER DAM - Mary Carolyn Baize Phelps, 85, of Beaver Dam died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Bowling Green. She was a homemaker and member of Cool Springs Baptist Church in Ohio County.
Survivors include two sons, Jackie Phelps and William Phelps; and two daughters, Frances Southard and Martha Frakes.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at William L. Danks Funeral Home. Burial: Fairview cemetery in Ohio County. Visitation: From 2 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Ronald Lee Greenwell Sr.
07/23/04
BEAVER DAM - Ronald Lee Greenwell Sr., 67, of Echols died Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at Ohio County Hospital. He was born in Ohio County and was a laborer and member of Seven Hills Baptist Church in Owensboro. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah Greenwell; a sister, Betty Ambs; a brother, Bill Greenwell; and his parents, William and Mary Greenwell.
Survivors include his wife, June Williams Greenwell; two sons, Lee and wife, Charlene, Greenwell of McHenry and Donnie Greenwell of Echols; two daughters, Debra Rone of Echols and Kaye and husband, Davie, Kelley of Owensboro; two brothers, Wayne Greenwell of Owensboro and Jim Greenwell of Herndon, Va.; eight sisters, Catherine Wigginton, Phyllis Newton, Myrl Bloomquist, Annabel Curtis, Virginia Poulter and Dorothy Embry, all of Owensboro, Jane Ransom of Cox Creek and Katie McCullem of Hopkinsville; and seven grandchildren, Thomas Greenwell, Matthew Greenwell, Michael Shields, Nathen McIntyre, Adam Greenwell, David Kelley and Christopher Kelley.
Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Burial will be in Pond Run cemetery in Echols. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to services Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the family to help with expenses.
Anna Lee Christian
07/30/04
Anna Lee Christian, 86, of Whitesville died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at the Carmel Home. She was a lifelong resident of Whitesville and a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. She was born in Daviess County, where she attended Stevens School and transferred to St. Mary's High School. As a young woman she worked in housekeeping and child care around the community. After her marriage she was employed at General Electric and owned and operated a general store at Oakley with her husband. In her later years she worked at the cafeteria of St. Mary's School, from which she retired in 1980. She was a skilled seamstress and quilter and was active in the St. Mary's quilting circle. She was a member of the parish altar society and a promoter of the Miraculous Medal Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis.
Survivors include two sons, Nick Christian of Sacramento and Michael Christian of Owensboro; three daughters, Carolyn Hawe of Louisville, Cabrini Smith of Greenbrier, Tenn., and Lavonne Masters of Evansville; 10 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Services are at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is after 2 p.m. Saturday and after noon Sunday at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville. Prayers will be said at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Katherine Morris
07/27/04
LIVERMORE - Katherine Morris, 90, of Livermore died Monday, July 26, 2004, at her home in Livermore. Katherine Bell Johnson was born Dec. 21, 1913, in Butler County to the late C.J. and Rosie Johnson and was later married
, on Aug. 31, 1932, in Greenville to Russell Slaton Morris. She was a homemaker and a member of Livermore Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in the church nursery for more than 30 years. Katherine was a member of the Red Hat Society and also enjoyed gardening, quilting, Atlanta Braves baseball and Kentucky Wildcat basketball. Her husband of 58 years, Russell S. Morris, died July 22, 1990. She was also preceded in death by a son, Lindell F. "Buddy" Morris, who died April 22, 2003; a son-in-law, Jim Latham, who died Sept. 15, 1999; and six siblings.
Survivors include four sons and their wives, Russell J. and Margie Morris of Centertown, Robert R. and Scherry Morris of Wellington, Fla., Hollis McPherson of Cochran, Ga., and Ed and Vickie Morris of Livermore; four daughters and their husbands, Joline Latham of Livermore, Janie and Glenn Ford of Livermore, Patricia and Jim Watt Jr. of Greenville and Sue and Ray Higgs of Warner Robbins, Ga.; 29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Muster Funeral Homes, Livermore Chapel, with the Rev. James W. Watt Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery in Livermore. Friends may visit with the Morris family from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at Musters in Livermore.
The Morris family requests the expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Livermore Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 8, Livermore, KY 42352. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at Musters in Livermore.
Donald C. Potter
07/06/04
GREENVILLE - Donald C. Potter, 80, died Monday, July 5, 2004, at 2:30 a.m. in Muhlenberg Community Hospital after months of illness. He was born in Wichita, Kan., on Nov. 16, 1923, and was a merchant in Greenville for more than 50 years. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army Air Force. He was a prisoner of war for about five months and had received the Purple Heart. He was a life member of the VFW Post No. 5478 in Greenville and he had served on the Greenville City Council for 14 years. He served as interim mayor of Greenville for a short time.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 8, at 1 p.m. from Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville by Father Ben Luther and the Rev. Vernon Perdue. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery in Greenville.
He is survived by his wife, Alliene Heltsley Potter of Greenville.
Friends may call at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville on Wednesday, July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Thursday. The family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, VFW Post No. 5478, Greenville, or a charity of choice.
Bruce Allen Payne
07/09/04
Bruce Allen Payne, 42, of Free Silver Road, Knottsville, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at his home. He was born in Daviess County and was a member of St. William Catholic Church. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Alvin Payne, in 1992.
Survivors include his mother, Joan Payne of Knottsville; four brothers, Ronnie Payne of Hawesville, Ricky and Kevin Payne of Knottsville and Tommy Payne of St. Johns, Ariz.; two sisters, Cathy Daugherty of Hawesville and Staci Crabtree of Utica; and six nephews and seven nieces.
Services are at 6 p.m. today at St. William Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. William cemetery in Knottsville. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today at the church. Cecil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Association.
Luther Ray Tucker
07/21/04
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.
Dr. Richard Wayne Lee
07/13/04
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.
Jo Elizabeth Harris
07/16/04
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.
