McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

MISTY RENEE SPIDELL

Misty Renee Spidell, age 25 of Martinsville, In. died Sunday, Oct. 28 at her home.  She was a daughter of Donald White of Avon, In. and Sterlina Spidell Shelton of Martinsville, In.
She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Tompkinsville.
Other survivors include three sons, Johnathon Spidell, Preston Ray Capps and Lucas Blake Covey;  one sister,Amber Lynn Spidell of Lexington and two brothers, George Bill Shelton and Kenny Bowman both of In.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Geneva Bryant Spidell and Stuart (Bud) Spidell.
Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 2 at 1:00 PM at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Tompkinsville with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 2 from 10:00 AM to1:00 PM at the church.
McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Charity of your choice.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

ERNEST HENRY HURT

Ernest Henry Hurt, 69 of Wabash,  Indiana, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2912 at Wabash County Hospital.  He was born May 23, 1943 in Dubre, Ky. to Raymond D. and Mary (Estes) Hurt.

Earnest retired from Ford Meter Box inWabash, after 37 years.He was a member of theNational Rifle Association.  He enjoyed fishng, hunting, going to casinos, playing the lottery and collecting stamps.

He is survived by his mother, Mary N.Hurt of Wabash;  two step-children, Victoria (Bobby) Wilkerson of Cleve, Texas and Robert Joe (Jonica) Campbell of Tulsa, Oklahoma; step-granddaughter Cherish O'Bannon of Cleveland; brother Bobby E. Hurt and sister Mary J.Godden of Wabash. He was Preceded in death by his daughter Crystal Ellen Hurt and two sisters Vadie Ellen Wycuff and Sarah L. Brown.

He is survived locally by Maralyn Norris and Geenette Fish.

Friends may call 5-7p.m. Tuesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service in Wabash or Thursday 10:00 - 1:00  November 1 at the McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade, Ky.

Funeral services will be held at McMurtrey Funeral Home on Thursday November 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Lewis Blythe officiating. Burial will follow at the Summer Shade Cemetery in Summer Shade, Ky.

Friday, October 26, 2012

OTHA DONALD PARKE

Otha Donald Parke, age 83 of Summer Shade, died Thursday, October 25 at the Monroe Co. Medical Center.  He was a retired farmer and was a son of the late Clyde and Edalene Spears Parke. He was a member of the Missionary Mound Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty six years, Eva Pearl Hayes Parke;  one daughter, Shirley Parke;  two sons, Jerry (Leisa) Parke and Tommy Parke all of Summer Shade;  three grandchildren, Jeremy Parke, Jenny Heckel and Jessie Semon;  three great grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Edalene Spears Parke.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 29 at1:00 PM at the Missionary Mound Baptist Church,with Bro. Dale Copas and Bro Andy Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Missionary Mound Cemetery.
Visittion will begin Saturday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and continue through Sunday.  Visitation will begin Monday at 10:00 AM at the church until funeral time.
Memorials may be made to the Missionary Mound Church or Cemetery.

KYLE O. GORDON

Kyle O. Gordon, age 68 of Celina, Tn., formerly of Willow Shade, Ky., died Wednesday, Oct.24, 2012 at Celina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Celina.  He was a son of the late Vanis and Susie Geralds Gordon.
He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Straud of Indianapolis, In. and Tina Gordon of Belmont, NC;  one son, David Thompson of Indianapolis, In;  two sisters, Georgia Mann and Eva Anderson both of Indianapolis, In;  grandchildren, Dusty Thompson, Josh Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Laura Butrum of Indianapolis, In., Lee Gordon of Belmont, NC;  great grandchildren, Hannah Thompson, Makenna Thompson of Indianapolis and Aurora Gordon of Gastonia, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife and companion of thirty six years, Linda Woods Gordon,  one brother, Charles Gordon and one sister,Edith Gordon.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Parks officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 26 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Research c /o McMurtrey Funeral Home 2232 Summer Shade Rd., Summer Shade,Ky. 42166.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

John David Brittain, II

John David Brittain II, age 71 of Willow Shade, died Tuesday, Oct. 16 at home. He was a son of the late John David Brittain I and Rosemary James Brittain. He attended the Beaumont Methodist Church and was a retired Tinsmith in the Automotive Industry.
He was a member of the Gold Wing Chapter of Kokomo and Local 292 Auto Workers Union in Kokomo. He was a Master Mason of New London 283 in London, In.
He is survived by two sons, Michael (Barbara) Brittain of Frankfort, In. and John David (Stephanie) Brittain III of Kokomo, In;  grandchildren, Drake, Christina, and Jackson Brittain and Cassidy (Justin) Bailey and great granddaughter, Kaydence Bailey.
He is survived by a previous wife, Sandra Ann Warner, special friends and caregivers, Aurora Hayes and Joyce Pedigo as well as friends, Neil Ward and Donald and Bessie Howard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Weldon Yokashi and one sister, Barbara Jean Brittain.
Funeral services will be Fri. Oct.19 at 2:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Howard officiating. Cremation will follow.  Visitation will begin Fri. Oct.19 at 7:00 AM until time for service.
Memorials should be made to the Local Charity of your choice.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

MARCELLA VIBBERT DODSON

Marcella Vibbert Dodson, age 61 of Summer Shade, died Wednesday, Oct. 3 2012 at the Monroe Co. Medical Center.  She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Era Elmore Vibbert and a member of the Cedar Flat Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Morris Dodson;  three sons, Shane (Bridgett) Dodson, of Summer Shade,  Terry Dodson of Edmonton and Steven Dodson of Summer Shade:  four grandchildren, Chloe Dodson, Cassie Dodson, Kinsley Dodson and Kyle Dodson;  five sisters, Shirley (Bobby) Glover, Dean Harper, Marie (Mack) Warren Kathy Franklin(Willie Rich) all of Summer Shade and Barbara (Jim) Crump of Glasgow.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Jill Harper, nephew, James Dubree and brother in law, Raymond Harper.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Poynter and Bro Nathan Sowers officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitationwill begin Friday,Oct 5 at 5:00 P M and continue through Saturday, Oct. 6 at the funeral home
Memorials may be made to the Summer Shade Fire Dept. c/o McMurtrey Funeral Home at 2232 Summer Shade Rd.Summer Shade,Ky. 42166.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

MICHAEL GEORGE EDWARD GARRETT

Michael George Edward Garrett, age 48 of Summer Shade, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at his home. He was as son of the late Paul and Mary Gentry Garrett and was an employee of Dana Corp. for twenty four years and retired from Green  Mechanical.  He attended Crossland Community Church.
He is survived by his wife, Jamie Gentry Garrett;  one son Travis Coe Garrett of Summer Shade, one step son, Dillian Potts of Greensburg;  four brothers, Steve (Sandy) Garrett of Bowling Green, Kenny (Cheryl) Garrett of Mt. Hermon,  Mark (Alecia) Garrett of Summer Shade and Anthony Garrett of Glasgow;  two sisters, Rendy (Ronnie Joe) Perkins of Glasgow and Marketta Acree of Edmonton; his father and mother in law, Donnie and Betty Gentry of Greeensburg and brother and sister in law, Chris and Melinda Gentry of Union,Ky.  several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robbie Garrett and his maternal grandparents, Edward and Matry Gentry and his paternal grandparents, Henry and Media Garrett.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct.at 1:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.Visitation will begin Thursday, Oct. 4 at 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

Monday, October 1, 2012

TIMOTHY MARK BALLARD

Timothy Mark Ballard, age 49 of Glasgow, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. He is a son of Shirley Ballard of Summer Shade and Kyle Ballard of Tompkinsville.  He worked in construction but had been disabled for a number of years.
Other survivors include  one son,  Doug Baker of Eighty Eight;  four sisters, Becky (Davis) Hurt of Glasgow, Karen Bartley and Sinda Anderson of Summer Shade and Christina Ballard of Edmonton;  three brothers, Ricky (Debbie) Ballard of Summer Shade,  Duane (Kim) Ballard of Dayton,Ohio and Jason (Jessica) Ballard of Gamaliel;  several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Shorty and Elsie Brown and paternal grandparents, Sally and Radford Ballard.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 3 at 1:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with  burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, October 2 at 1:00 P M at the funeral home.