McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Thursday, December 26, 2013

DOLLYE SHIVES SIMPSON

Dollye Shives Simpson, age 92 of Louisville, formerly of Beaumont, died Monday, December 23 at the home of her daughter.  She was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna McCluskey Shives and was a member of the Beaumont United Methodist Church. She was retired from Handmacher Mfg. after having worked there for thirty four years.
She is survived by one daughter, Tammy (Gary) Gibson of Louisville;  three grandchildren, Kyle and Caleb Gibson of Louisville; and David (Patricia ) Simpson of Edmonton;  three great grandchildren, Haley and Erica Simpson and Ryder Knight.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband , Charles Edd Simpson and two sons,  Michael Eddie and Charles Freddie Simpson.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11:00 A M at the Beaumont United Methodist Church with Bro Joe Wilcoxson officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaumont Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Friday, Dec. 27 at 3:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and continue at the church at 9:00 A M Saturday until funeral time at 11:00.
Memorials may be made to the Beaumont Cemetery.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

LYDIA BROOKE KERR

Lydia Brooke Kerr newborn daughter of Kevin and Lacie Dubre Kerr died Monday, December 10, 2013.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, J.E. and Millie Kerr, and maternal grandparents Watson and Debbie Dubre, maternal great grandparents, Wallace Dubre and Sam and Clarice White. She is also survived by uncles, Randy (Kim) Kerr, Elizabethtown, Wesley (Carla) Dubre and Brad (Tessa) Dubre: aunts, Susan (David) Hammer, Glasgow and Misty Dubre as well as numerous cousins.
Graveside services will be held later.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

HAROLD WAYNE TURNER

Harold Wayne Turner, age 62 of the Lone Star Ridge Community, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at his home.
He was a son of the late Ed and Ova Muse Turner and was a former employee of Home Bartley
Lumber Co.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah  June Norris Turner; one daughter, Donna June Turner;  six sisters, Faye (James ) Smith, Kathy Turner and Beverly Turner all of Indianapolis,  Carolyn Simpson, Judy Ford and Tracy ( Jackie) Simpson of Edmonton;  four brothers, Odie (Violet) Turner, Darrell(Ruby) Turner, Timothy ( Sharon) all of Beaumont and Jerry (Barbara ) Turner of Mud Camp.
 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Turner,  Three brothers,
 Jimmy, Terry and Tim Dale Turner.
Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 13 at 1:00 P M at the House of Prayer Church with Bro.Phil Lowrey officiating.  Burial will be in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, Dec.12 at 2:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and after ll:00 AM at the church.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

VIRGINIA GRACE "JENNY" ENGLAND

Virginia Grace "Jenny" England, age 83 of Edmonton, died Sunday, December 08, 2013 at the Metcalfe Co. Health Care Center.
She was a daughter of the late Hubert and Lillie Kingrey Hood and  was a former employee of Lorillard Tobacco Co.
She is survived by one daughter, Marla ( Ivan Arney) Cahill of Guston,Ky; one step son,
David England of Madison, N.C.;  grandchildren, Matthew Cahill, Mitchell (Laura) Cahill ., David England,Jr. and  Joseph and Virginia England; two great grandchildren, Noah and Elijah Cahill.
In  addition  to her parents,  she was preceded in death by her husband,  Dwight England,  two sisters, Mary Sneed and Edna Hood, one brother,  Joe Hood, two step-sons,  Jeff and Ricky England.
Funeral services will be Tuesday,  December10, at 1:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with
burial to follow in the Happy Valley Memorial Garden in Glasgow.
Visitation will be Monday,  Dec. 9 beginning at 2:00 PM.

Monday, December 2, 2013

LOUISE VIBBERT

  Louise Vibbert, age 91, of Summer Shade, died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at N H C in Glasgow, Ky.
  She was born September 13, 1922 at Sulphur Lick, Ky. the daughter of the late Zilpha and Zadie Martin Hope. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
  She is survived by 3 daughters, Marcella Rich, Glasgow; Ellen Jacobson, Fernandina Beach, Fl.;
and Elaine (Gordon) Mattingly, Lexington, Ky. She is survived by 3 sons, Bobby and John Vibbert, Summer Shade, and Gary (Tabitha) Vibbert, Edmonton. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 sisters in law, Edalene Hope and Marilyn Grider.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Todd Vibbert, one son, Jimmy Vibbert, two grandchildren, one sister, Melba Jean Hope, and two brothers, Gladwell and Tommy Hope, and one son in law Chet Rich.
  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 4, at 11:00 A. M. at McMurtrey Funeral home, by Bro. Gary Richardson. Visitation will be from 4:00 -8:00 on Tuesday, December 3 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Summer Shade Cemetery.

 

Saturday, November 23, 2013

JAMES EARL"JIM " FORD

James Earl" Jim" Ford, age 77 of Hendersonville, Tn., died Friday, November 3, 2013 at the Hendersonville Medical Center.
He was a son of the late Earl and Piccola Perkins Ford and was of the Baptist faith.  He was an avid magician.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Moss Etta Everett Ford;  one daughter, Felicia (Bobby)
Steele of Portland, Tn.; two grandchildren, Chris and Amanda Steele;  one sister, Carol Anne ( Arne) Servatius of South Haven,Mich;  one brother, Ron Ford of Bowling Green.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Ford.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 12:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Hiseville Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 5 from 3:00 to 8:00 P M at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Andrew Jackson Police Youth Camp  at 440 Welch- wood Dr.,Nashville,Tn. 37211 of send to McMurtrey Funeral Home at 2232 Summer Shade Rd.,
Summer Shade,Ky. 42166.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Geary Shelton Wood

Geary Shelton Wood, age 72 of Glasgow, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 at St.Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He was a son of the late James Lovell Wood and Velma Wood Shirley, who survives and resides in Greenbriar,Tn. He was a member of the Freedom # 2 Baptist Church in Monroe Co.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Gearie Ellen Wood and one son, Joey Shelton Wood,both of Arizona;one grandchild, Logan Wood; two sisters, Mary Evelyn (Dale) Brown of Greenbrier, Tn and Evonna Rose Wood of Greenbriar;  three brothers, Roger Wood of Greenbriar, Jackie Ferrell Wood of Springfield,Tn. and Billy (April) Wood of Springfield;  a special friend, Mary Lou Sells.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov. 24, at 1:00 P M at Freedom # 2 Baptist Church with Bro Frankie Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in the Freedom # 2 Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, Nov.23 from 4:00 to 8:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade.  Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expense.

Monday, November 18, 2013

BOBBY JUNIOR HUFF

Bobby Junior Huff, age 76 of Summer Shade, died Sunday, November 17 at Monroe Co. Health & Rehab. He was a son of the late Taylor and Girdle Brown Huff and member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by two daughters, Anita (Billy) Rhoton of Tompkinsville and Kathy Milam of Summer Shade; two sons,  Randell (Tammy) Huff of Glasgow and Stevie (Vickie) England of Tompkinsville;  grandchildren Lori Beth Ferguson,  Chris Blakley, Barry Rhoton, Betina Copas and Steven Moody;  great grandchildren,  Jackson and Blane Ferguson and Katherine Kiebel;; three sisters, Sheila Garmon of Burkesville, Rachel Ballard of Edmonton and Betty Newlander of In;  one brother, Stevie Huff of Glasgow.
In addition to his parents,  he was preceded in death by his wife, Devonia Huff,  one brother, Marvin Huff,  one sister, Linda Huff and one grandson,  Bradley Blakley.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov.20 at 1:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Bean officiating.  Burial will follow in the Old Mt. Hermon Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 1:00 P M at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Old Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

Friday, November 1, 2013

HOMER HADE WHITE

Homer Hade White, age 86 of Edmonton, died Tuesday, October 31 at his home.  He was a son of the late William Sherman and Ella Jennings White.  He was a farmer and carpenter and was a member of the House of Prayer Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Paula Jean (P.J. ) Martin and husband, Tudor of Edmonton;  two sons,  William Hade White and wife, Faye of Summer Shade and James Carson White also of Summer Shade;  two sisters Ruby Nichols of Elizabethtown and Edith Acton of Columbus, In;  grandchildren, Terry White and John Martin;  great grandchildren, Shelby White, Kassidy and Tyler White, Kendra Conrad and Mason and Graci Martin.
In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline White,  grandson, Chad White,  brothers, Porter and Terry White and sisters,  Alma Bragg, Noruth Spraggs and Dori
Baldwin..
Funeral services will be Sunday, Nov.3 at 1:00 P M at the House of Prayer Church with Rev. Phil Lowry officeiating.  Burial will follow in the Church cemetery
Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A M Sunday at the church until funeral time.

RUSSELL D NORRIS

Russell D Norris, age 59 of Tompkinsville, died October31, 2013 at the Monroe Co. Medical Center.  He was a son of the late William Stanley and Ada Odell Ballard Norris.
He is survived by his wife, Vermal Norris of Tompkinsville;  one daughter,  Tina Norris of Tompkinsville;  four sisters, Mildred Huckelby of Tompkinsville, Linda (Carlie) Arterburn of Flippin; Betty (Donald) Muse of Tompkinsville and Phyllis Norris Tompkinsville;  three brothers, Larry(Janet) Norris of Orlinda, Tn., Travis Norris of Tompkinsville and Phillip Norris of Summer Shade;  three grandchildren, Makayla Norris,  Brittany Coulter and Cory Coulter;  one great grandchild, Kynslie Meador.
Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 4, at 1:00 P M at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Franklin Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2:00 P M at the funeral home
Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with the funeral expense.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

HOMER HADE WHITE

Homer Hade White, age 86 of Summer Shade, died Thursday, October 31, 2013,  Arrangements are incomplete, to be announced later by the McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

BARBARA LOU HURT

Barbara Lou Hicks Hurt, age 64 of Summer Shade, Ky. died  Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Vanderbilt Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Ralph and Luzadie Hicks. She was a housewife and of the Baptist Faith.
 She is survived by her husband Darrell Gene Hurt, one son, Ricky Darrell Hurt, Summer Shade, and one granddaughter Aylia Renee Hurt, Summer Shade, and one great granddaughter, Akaylia Renee Hurt. She is also survived by 4 brothers, Bobby (Sue) Hicks, Louie (Karen) Hicks, Paul (Sondra) Hicks and Roger (Charity) Hicks all of Indiana. She is survived by 4 sister, Frances (Ed) Adkins, Temple Hill, Sheila (Mike) Wix, Indiana,  Nita (Steve) Campbell, Prestonsburg, and Sylvia Davidson, Glasgow
  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Hicks.
  Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 20, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral home. Burial will follow at Beaumont Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 21 at 2:00 P. M. at the funeral home.

Monday, September 23, 2013

CHARLES HUSTON MCMURTREY

                   
Charles Huston McMurtrey, age 87, of Summer Shade passed away Monday, September 23rd at TJ Samson Community Hospital.

He was the son of the late Herman L and  Hazel Grider McMurtrey.

Charles was owner and operator of McMurtrey Funeral Home,which was started by his father, Herman in 1929. He was also owner/operator of McMurtrey Planing Mill which manufactured truck bodies for many years. Charles also participated in many civic organizations. He was a charter member of the Summer Shade Lions Club: served on the Metcalfe County School Board from 1960 - 1967: and a member of the Monroe County Home Health Board for several years. Charles was a weather observer for the National Weather Service for over 50 years. He also served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Cadet.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene Morgan McMurtrey; three sons, Tom McMurtrey (Freda) of Summer Shade, David McMurtrey (Phyllis) of Maysville, Kentucky, Gary McMurtrey (Sharon) of Summer Shade; three daughters, Jan Page (David) of Bowling Green, Laurie Butler (Jimmy) of Edmonton and Shana McMurtrey of Summer Shade: nine grandchildren, Brian and Jason McMurtrey of Summer Shade, Korey McMurtrey (Allison) of Louisville, Ashley Miller (Tom) of Cold Spring, Sarah Hoover (Scott) of Louisville, Hannah Page of Bowling Green, Russ, Emily and Ty McMurtrey of Summer Shade; three great grandchildren Emma, Micah Jacob and Jude McMurtrey and his beloved cat, Millie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Horace Florian (Buddy) McMurtrey.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 25 beginning at noon and continuing Thursday. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Summer Shade Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Summer Shade Fire Department or the charity of your choice.

Friday, September 13, 2013

SHIRLEY MAE CURTIS

Shirley Mae Curtis, age 62 of Tompkinsville, died Thursday. September 12, 2013.
She was a homemaker and a daughter of the late Delbert and Julie Norene Walker Curtis.  She was a member of the Mt. .Gilead Church of Christ. .
She is survived by one sister, Neva (Charles ) Shirley of Tompkinsville and several nieces
 and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Curtis and her step father, Johnnie Collins.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept.14, at 2:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Skaggs Creek  Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9:00 A M until funeral time at 2:00 P M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to help with the funeral expenses at McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Rd. Summer Shade,Ky. 42166.

Monday, September 9, 2013

DREXEL DAWES HOLLOWAY

Drexel Dawes Holloway, age 88, of the Sulphur Lick Community, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at home.
He was a farmer and a son of the late Herod and Lillie Eaton Holloway.  He was a member of the Mt. Gilead Church of Christ and an Army Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Roberts Holloway; six sons, Terry Holloway of Lexington, Gaius Holloway of Summer Shade, Forrest Holloway of Tompkinsville, Derek (Janice) Holloway of Minnesota, Alan Holloway of Summer Shade and Lance Holloway of North Carolina; grandchildren, Tabitha Holloway, Courtney Green, Dusty Brown, Jacob Holloway, and Heidi Holloway; one sister, Ravenel Haile of Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Trudy Holloway; brothers, Walton and Elwin Holloway.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mt. Gilead Church of Christ with Bro. Tim McHenry officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and after 10:00 A.M. at the church.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

BENTLEY LOVING JOHNS, JR.

BENTLEY LOVING JOHNS, JR., age 63of Edmonton, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.
He was a carpenter and a son of the late Bentley Loving Johns, Sr..and  the late Peggy Easter Day Johns.
He survived by his wife, Ruby Priscella Fester Johns;   three daughters, Pamela Wright, Teresa Nesbit and Dawn Marie Nesbit all of Summer Shade; seven sons, Brian Johns  and Raymond Johns of Maryland, Kenny Johns, Bentley Johns, 11 of  South Carolina and Johnathan  Blanchard, of Summer Shade, Russell  Blanchard and Christopher Blanchard of South Carolina.  Two sisters, Ida Johns and Linda Johns of South Carolina;  one brother, Billy Johns of Maryland; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild.
There will be no funeral service as cremation was chosen.
McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, September 6, 2013

JUDY ANN SHOOPMAN SHAW

Judy Ann Shoopman  Shaw, age 58 of Willow Shade, died Friday, September 06, 2013 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  She was a daughter of the late James and Alene Ballard Shoopman.  She was a member of the Willow Shade Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Shaw;  one son, Daniel (Casey ) Shaw of Willow Shade;  two grandchildren, Roeselyn and Madelyn Shaw and two step grandchildren, Hailey Lawson and Holden Carey;  three brothers,  Doug Shoopman and Rondal Shoopman, both of Willow Shade and Clarence Gibbons of Summer Shade;  her mother in law, Reba Shaw of Willow Shade and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Michael, Robert and Gary Shoopman and her father in law Travis (Ball) Shaw.
Funeral services will be Monday,  Sept. 9 at1:00 P M a the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro Gary Richardson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Harvey Cemetery at Willow Shade.
Visitation will begin Sunday, Sept. 8 at 12:00 noon.
Memorials are suggested to the Harvey Cemetery c/o McMurtrey Funeral Home 2232 Summer Shade Rd., Summer Shade, Ky. 42166.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

BETTY MAE BRADLEY CURTIS

Betty Mae Bradley Curtis, age 63 of Ft. Run, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.
She was a homemaker and a daughter of the late Dewey and Beulah Glass Bradley.
She is survived  by her husband, Iler James Curtis; one daughter,  Elizabeth Ann (Daniel )Stone of Florida; one sister, Beverly (Larry) Norris of Ft. Run;  three brothers Bobby( Juanita) Bradley of
Cave City, William ( Beverly ) Bradley of Glasgow and Terry (Kathy) Bradley of Hardyville;  grandchildren, Christina Norton, Michael, Matthew, Dalton, Ryan, Amanda and Megan Joy Stone;  one great grandchild, Allison Norton.
In addition to her parents, she  was preceded in death by one brother, Leslie Bradley.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept.3 at 1:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro Daniel Stone officiating. Burial will follow in the Shirley Baldock Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Monday, Sept. 2 at 2:00 P M
Memorials are suggested to the Shirley Baldock Cemetery and can be sent to the Funeral Home at 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, Ky. 42166

Friday, August 30, 2013

JOHNNIE C. DUBREE

Johnnie C. Dubree. age 50 of Summer Shade, died Thursday, August 29.  He was a son of the late Jimmie Dubree and Shirley Dubree Glover of Summer Shade.
Other survivors include his wife, Kim Moss Dubree;  his mother, Shirley Dubree (Bobby) Glover of Summer Shade;  one son, Jonathan Dubree of Bowling Green;  one step daughter, Amanda (Scott ) Collins of Bowling Green;  three grandchildren,  Bailee, Carter and Easton Collins.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Dubree and a half  sister, Christina Burton.
Funeral services will be Sunday, Sept. 1 at 3:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro Roger Poynter officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 P M Saturday, Aug. 31 at the funeral home.

CARL THOMAS BIRGE


Carl Thomas Birge, age 75, of Elizabethtown In. died Thursday, August 29, 2013 in Elizabethtown. He was a son of the late Eddie Ray and Ruby Ellender  (Jackson) Birge.
He is survived by one son Terry Birge and wife Lorie of In., three daughters, Naomi MacKeen and husband Tom of Florida, Ellen Woodcock and husband Brad and Karen Hendershot and husband Steve both of In. Eight grandchildren Raeanne Castor, Thomas Lipps, Ryan Woodcock, Kristin Woodcock, Trey Sanders, Autumn Sanders, Zoie Hendershot and Malorie Hendershot, one great grandchild Raelyn Caster and one special friend Jamie Farlee; one sister Joyce Riddle of Kentucky..
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Birge and one brother Kenneth Birge.
Funeral services will be Saturday August 31, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Poynter officiating. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday August 30 from 4:00 Till 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and can be sent to the McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, Ky. 42166.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

WILLIAM ROGER (BURR ) CHENOWETH

William Roger (Burr ) Chenoweth, age 73 of Glasgow, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Glasgow State Nursing Facility.  He was a son of the late John Thomas and Betsy Jewell Miller Chenoweth and was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church. 
He is survived by a sister, Elfreda Lewis of Glasgow;  a sister-in-law,  Patricia Chenoweth of Glasgow, Several nieces and nephews also survive..
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Selby Chenoweth.
A graveside service will be held Monday, August 19  at 1:00 P M at the Refuge Cemetery with Bro Berlon Roy officiating.  Burial will follow in the Refuge Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 18  from 4:00 to 8:00 P M.  at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Refuge Cemetery, c/o McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Rd.,Summer Shade, Ky. 42166.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

ORA MARDELL ANDERSON

Ora Mardell Anderson, age 78 of Burkesville, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Cumberland Co. Hospital. She was a homemaker and a daughter of the late Glen and Susan Syra Shaw.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Anderson;  one son, Larry (Melissa) Anderson of
Burkesville;  one sister, Donnie Lester of Edmonton;  two grandchildren, Tonya (Michael ) Scott and Donald (Terri) Anderson;  two great grandchildren,  Justin Scott and Nicholas Anderson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Justin Adam Anderson and six brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be Monday, August12 at 1:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro Freddie Froedge officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Sunday, August 11 at 12:00 noon.
Memorials may be made to the Summer Shade Cemetery at the McMurtrey Funeral Home at 2232 Summer Shade Rd..Summer  Shade, Ky. 42166.

Monday, August 5, 2013

JOHN ROSE

John Robert (Bob) Rose, age 79 of Glasgow, died Sunday August 3, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Ky. He was a son of the late George and Ethel Hardin Rose and was a retired automobile mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Branham Rose; four daughters Carolyn (Jerry) Fields of Manchester, KY. Sharon (Todd) Oliver of Glasgow, Hannah (Timmy) Lloyd of Summer Shade and Pat Beauchamp of Glasgow; one son Dewayne Rose of Glasgow; three sisters Priscilla Rice of Washington, Irma Rose of Oregon and Lois Rose of Glasgow. Eleven Grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Mark Parks officiating. Burial will follow in the Mud Camp Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 6 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

JOSEPH TERRY LANE

Joseph Terry Lane, age 55 of the Node Community, died Wednesday, July 24 at  home. He was a son of the late Preston and Elsie Jeffries Lane and was a self employed Masonry worker.  He was a member of the Seven Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
 He is survived by one sister, Janice (Clay ) Turner of Summer Shade and one brother, Jimmy (Teresa) Lane of Hiseville;  nephew, Joey Lane and nieces, Amanda Brown and Jamie Clark.  Several great nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Karen Lane.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 27 at 2:00 P.M. at the Seven Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Mark Copas and Bro Randell Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Lane Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Friday, at 4:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and continue at 9:00 A M Saturday at the church until funeral time at 2:00 P.M.
Memorials may be made to help with the funeral expense to 2232 Summer Shade Rd.,Summer Shade,Ky. 42166.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

HELEN LOUISE FORSYTH

Helen Louise Forsyth, age 73 of Glasgow, died Wednesday, July 17 2013 at Glasgow Health and Rehab Center. She was born May 9, 1940 to the late Edwin and Wynema  Claywell Jump. She was a dedicated employee of Barren Co. Health Care Center and Volunteered at other centers during retirement. She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church.
She is survived by a sister, Willa Licata, of Mississippi:  brother, Tom (Pat) Jump of Glasgow; beloved nieces and nephews, cherished friend/caregiver, Brenda Wright, cherished friend, Shirley Davidson and many more.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Mapes and a nephew, Stephen Licata.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 20, at 2:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Hibbard officiating.  Burial will follow in the Union # 2 Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 20 beginning at 11:00 AM until funeral time at 2:00 P M.
Memorials may be made to the Union # 2 Cemetery c /o McMurtrey Funeral Home at 2232 Summer Shade Rd. Summer Shade,Ky. 42166

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

ALMA MAE SHAW SMITH

Alma Mae Shaw Smith, age 93 of Edmonton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Cumberland Co. Hospital. She was a homemaker and a daughter of the late Hayden and Beulah  Frances Hurt Shaw.
She is survived by one daughter,  Mary Elizabeth  Froedge of Edmonton;  one grandchild, Frank Neal (Amanda) Froedge of Edmonton;   one great grandchild, Riley Paige Froedge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by  a sister, Eunice Lola Shaw.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 27 at 2:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Tim Thompson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Wednesday, June 26 at 2:00 P M at the funeral home.

Friday, June 21, 2013

HOWARD ANTHONY HEATTER

Howard Anthony Heatter, age 67 of Edmonton, died Friday, June 21, 2013 at his residence. He was a son of the late Howard Philip and Dorothy Halvey Heatter and was employed in the Forest Industry.  He served in the Navy during the Vitnam War.
He is survived  by his wife, Leona Kaczorewski Heatter;  one daughter, Sandra (Rob ) Wardell of Ottowa, Il;  two grandchildren, Brandon and Matthew Wardell;  one brother, Craig Heatter.
In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Michael Heatter.
There will be no funeral service, as cremation was chosen.
McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

LOV IE MARIE BROADY

Lovie Marie Broady, age 80 of Glasgow, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  She was a homemaker and daughter of the late Russell Raymond and Mae Pauline Tabor Hurt.  She was a member of the Foundation Baptist Church.
She is survived by four sons,  David (Cathy) Coffey of Glasgow,  Dillard ( Sheila ) Coffey of  Bowling Green, Daniel (Trish ) Broady of Edmonton and Clifford ( Vicky ) Broady of Glasgow;  one daughter, Charlotte (Chester ) Blakley of Glasgow;  two sisters, Janice Pendleton of Scottsville and Faye Howard of Bowling Green;  two brothers,  Harvey and Perry Hurt of Bowling Green;  eleven grandchildren  and several great grandchildren also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.L.Broady,  one sister Catherine Dowell and Three brothers, Raymond, Wendell and Ray Hurt.
Funeral services will be Friday,  June 7 at 11:00 AM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Peers Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 6 from l: 00 to 9:00 PM and continue Friday until funeral time.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

JAMES WESLEY WADE







James Wesley Wade,age 88 of  Summer Shade, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home. He was a well known farmer, a life long resident of Summer Shade and was a member of the Summer Shade Baptist Church.
He was a son of the late Pauline Atkinson Wade and Gilliam Wade. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Rebecca and Dorothy Wade.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Emma Jean Hays Wade;  two sons, Mike (Elaine )Wade, Mark (Vickie ) Wade all of Glasgow, one daughter, Jill (Joe) Wade Smith of Columbia,Ky; six grandchildren, J.R. (Megan ) Wade, Bowling Green, Allen Wade of Owensboro, Wesley Wade, Nashville,Tn., Whitney Wade, Athens,Georgia, Taylor Smith of Columbia, Andrew Wade, Glasgow;  two great grandsons, James Eli Wade and John Miller Wade of Bowling Green; one brother, Harold Wade of Harriman, Tn. and two nieces.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 23, at 2:00 PM at the Summer Shade Baptist Church with Bro Chad White officiating.  Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 22 from 2:00 to 8:30 P M at the Summer Shade Baptist Church.
Alternate expressions of sympathy may be made to the Summer Shade Baptist Church.
McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Jeffrey H England


Jeffrey H. England, age 57 of Edmonton, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home.. He was a truck driver and son of the late Dwight England and Margaret Ileen Chapman. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines,a Viet Nam Veteran, a member of Edmonton Post 6281 VFW, Ky Colonel and a member of the Patriot Guard.
He is survived by one daughter, Jamie Foster of Scottsburg, In. mother Margaret C. Miller two sisters, Marla Cahill (Ivan Arney) of Guston, Ky. and Patti England Smith, two brothers Ricky Joe England of Indiana and David England of Madison, N.C. two aunts Ollie Branstetter of Glasgow and Sue England of Tn. and three grandaughters and step-mother Virginia England.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his grandparents Hastel and Brentz England.

Commital services will be Friday, May 17 at 11:00 CST at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central , 2501 North Dixie Blvd. Radcliff,Ky.

Visitation will begin Thursday, May 16 at 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with a VFW program at 7:00 P.M.

Memorials are suggester to help with the burial expense and may be made to the McMurtrey Funeral Home 2232 Summer Shade Road, Summer Shade, Ky. 42166

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

WILLARD ( BILL ) BREWSTER

Willard (Bill) Brewster, age 92 of Edmonton, died Monday, May 6 at the T J Samson Community Hospital.  He was a farmer and a son of the late Andy and Nanny Westmoreland Brewster.  He was a Veteran of WW 2.
He is survived by one son, Roger (Nancy) Brewster of Florida; one brother, Ray (Betty )Brewster of Summer Shade;  grandchildren,  Jerry Brewster,Jr.  William Daniel Brewster,  Amy Lynn Brewster;  great grandchildren,  Tylor Brewster,  Zachary Brewster, Jeremy Vettraino,  Brooklyn and Jessica Thomas,  Branden and Chad Kessinger and Ashley and Megan Waugh;  nieces and nephews,  Sue Froedge, Patty Dodson and Tim Brewster.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Ooten Brewster, as well as one sister, Florence Dickens and four brothers, Claude, Albert, Odie and Roy Brewster.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 9 at 2:00 P M at the Happy Valley Memorial Garden in Glasgow.  Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 A M to 1:30P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Elzie Lee (Big Dee) Lawson


Elzie (Big Dee) Lawson, age 65 of Nobob, died Sunday May 5, 2013 at the Palace in Red Boling Springs, Tenn.
He was a farmer and the son of Elzie Mitchell Lawson and Alline C. Miller Lawson White.
He is survived by four brothers, Freddie, Mike (Becky) Lawson, Gary (Mary) Lawson of Summer Shade and Larry (Chop) (Doris) Lawson of Glasgow, two sisters Rita (Randy) Anderson and Anita Lawson both of Summer Shade as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by brothers Sandy and Randall Lawson
Visitation will begin Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 1:00 at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held at the White Cemetery Chapel in Sulphur Lick on Wednesday May 8, 2013 at 1:00 with burial to follow in the White Cemetery.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

CARRIE HELEN LESTER GARRETT

Carrie Helen Lester Garrett, 81, formerly a long-time resident of Beaumont, Ky ,died April 24, 2013 at Canyon Cove Assisted Living in Orem, Ut. She was born on July 24, 1932 to the late Sanford Ezra Lester and Hylus Lee White Lester. She was preceded in death by her husband James Murison Garrett and four brothers, Murl, Tennison, Raymond and Wayne Lester.

"Helen" had a passion for cooking and fed numerous missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of which she was a faithful member. Her church, her family, and her many neighbors and friends brought her much joy and contentment. She took great pride in keeping a nice home and also loved canning home-grown food and reading. In her later years, she kept busy as a home-health care-taker.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Diane Neal of Orem, UT ,her son, James Nathan Garrett (Freida), of Pembroke Pines, FL, sisters Juanita Miller and Hazel McFarland of Glasgow and brother Frank Lester of Willow Shade, She has 7 grandchildren and 10 great grand-children.

A viewing will be held at the McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade on Tuesday, April 30th from 2 to 7 and on Wednesday beginning at 11:30 am at the Glasgow ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 748 W. Cherry Street, Glasgow,after which funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm. Interment will be at the Summer Shade Cemetery.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

WALTER STANLEY FORBIS

   Walter Stanley Forbis, Summer Shade, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at T J Samson Hospital. He was a farmer and a veteran of World War II.  He was the son of the late Roger and Vestie Forbis.
   He is survived by two sons, John Forbis, Summer Shade, and Frank Forbis (Marilyn), Hopkinsville; one grandchild, Amy L. Wilson (Jason), Elkton; two great grandchildren, Jacey and Jamie Wilson; and one sister Lorene. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia;  one son, Henry; and three brothers. 
   Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2013 at 3:00 at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, and Tuesday until 1:00. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 1:30 at White Cemetery in Monroe County.
   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Tammy Lynn Branham

Tammy Lynn Branham, age 46, of Summer Shade, died Wednesday, April 17 at her home. She was a homemaker and a daughter of the late Freeman Branham and Anna Lee Dubree Branham Welsh.  She was a member of the Summer Shade Baptist Church.
She is survived by a brother, Greg Branham and one sister, Becky Dubree both of Summer Shade;  four nieces, Terran Pedigo and Candice Branham both of Summer Shade, April Brown of Temple Hill and Hallie Branham of Edmonton;  one great niece, Kimber Anne Branham of Temple Hill;  three aunts,  Betty ( Kenneth ) Wilkerson of Tompkinsville,  Emogene Faith of Louisville and  Bessie Holmes of Glasgow;  two very special friends, Tonya Wilkerson of Glasgow and Robin Jones of Center, Ky., several local cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 20, at l:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro. Chad White officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. 
Visitation will begin Friday, April 19, at 2:00 P M at the funeral home.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Mary Evelyn Glass

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Glass, age 86, returned to her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2013. Among those that preceded her in death include her parents, Clyde and Willie Mae Richerdson; husband, Lenville Glass; son Richard Glass; brothers, William Hensley, Paul and Albert Richardson, She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Brinda Glass Ritchey (William) and JoAnn Smith (Robert).
Funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm CST on Thursday, April18, 2013 at McMurtrey Funeral Home (2232 Summer Shade Road Summer Shade, Ky. 42166) with interment in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens in Glasgow, Ky. Friends may pay their respects on Wednesday from 1-8 pm at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home ( Preston Highway at Brooks Road) and on Thursday from 10 am CST until time of service at McMurtrey Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Family video on www.subfuneralhome.com

Monday, April 8, 2013

MALINDA KAYE FARLEE

Malinda Kaye Farlee, age 67 of Marrowbone, died Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.  She was a daughter of the late Jessee Otis and Lovie Anderson Hurt.  She was a member of the House of Prayer Church.
She is survived by her husband, Roy M. Farlee;  one daughter, Lora (Doug ) Babcock of Burkesville;  three sons, Jackie ( Tracy )Simpson and Jerry Simpson both of Edmonton and John ( Pam ) Simpson of Marrowbone;  seven grandchildren, Jennifer Cooksey, Jason Simpson, Nathan Simpson, Natasha Simpson, Tyler Simpson, Donald Anderson and Tonya Anderson Scott;  five great grandchildren, Alexander Savage Cawthorne, Andrew Cooksey, Jake Simpson, Justin Scott and Nicholas Anderson.
In addition to her parents,  she was preceded in death by two grandchldren, Jeffrey Savage and Justin Simpson and one brother, Radford Hurt.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 10 at 2:00 PM  at the House of Prayer Church with Bro. Phil Lowry and Bro.Wes Jolly officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaumont Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, April 9, at 2:00 P M at the McMurtrey Funeral Home and continue Wednesday, April 10 at 9:00 A M at the House of Prayer Church.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

CLIFTON L. SMITH

Clifton Lawrence Smith, age 75 of Summer Shade, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Monroe County Medical Center.  He was a farmer and the son of the late Raymond Lawrence Smith and Mary Allen Fletcher Smith.
   He is survived by his wife, Ellen Ethridge Smith; two daughters, Nancy Ellen Miller and Barbara Smith Hagan (Bobby) both of Summer Shade; three grandchildren, Cindy Miller Day (Jason) of Cub Run, Ky, Amy and Daniel Miller of Summer Shade;  and two great grandchildren, Jacie Day and Waylon Miller.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by one son, Ricky Lawrence Smith.  
   Funeral services will be Saturday,  March 30 at 1:00 PM at White Chapel in Monroe County with interment in the White Cemetery.
   Visitation will begin Friday, March 29 at 2:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Monday, March 25, 2013

JAMES RANDALL ( BEAR ) LAWSON

James Randall (Bear ) Lawson, age 63 ofMt. Hermon, formerly of the Nobob  Community, died Sunday, March 24 at the Mnroe Co. Medical Center. He was a former employee of SKF and a son of the late Elzie and Alline Miller Lawson White. He was a Veteran of the US Army.
He is survived by one daughter, Amelia (Roy )Gentry of Mt. Hermon;  one son, Jared (Tasha) Lawson of Tompkinsville;  two sisters, Rita (Randy)Anderson and Anita Lawson both of Summer Shade;  five brothers, Freddie Lawson, Elzie (Big D ) Lawson, Mike (Becky ) Lawson,Gary (Mary) Lawson,all of Summer Shade and Larry (Chop ) Lawson of Glasgow;  three grandchildren, Dale and Tracy Gentry and Askani Lawson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sandy Lawson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday March 27 at 1:00 PM at the White Chapel in Monroe Co. with interment in the White Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Tuesday,March 26 at 2:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

SHIRLEY DIANNE SMITH WOOD

Shirley Dianne Smith Wood, age 65 of Summer Shade, died Friday, March 22 at her home.  She was a daughter of the late Willie A. and Flo Martin Smith.  She was a former employee of Tyson Bearing and was a member of the House of Prayer Church.
She survived by three sons, David (Terri) Gibbons of Glasgow and Greg Wood and Timmy Strode,both of Summer Shade;  three grandchildren, Macie Strode and Trae and Kyle;  two great grandchildren, Kloe and Xander;  one sister, Jean (Bob) Franks of Texas and one brother, Tony Smith of Beaumont.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Smith and two brothers, Medford and Larry Smith.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 25 at 2:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro. Phil Lowry officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaumont Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Sunday, March 24 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Beaumont Cemetery. They can be sent to
McMurtrey Funeral Home
2232 Summer Shade Road
Summer Shade, Ky. 42166

Sunday, March 3, 2013

NATHANUAL WAYNE (NEG) LESTER

Nathanual Wayne (Nig) Lester, age 83 of Edmonton formerly of Willow Shade died Saturday March 2, 2013 at his daughters.
The Willow Shade native and Army veteran was a retired farmer and the son of the late Sanford Ezra and Hylus Lee White Lester.
He is survived by his wife Donnie Shaw Lester; one daughter Sandra Lester(Timmy Allbright) Anderson both of Edmonton; two grandsons Brandon McCoy and Nick Anderson; one great granddaughter Hallie Brooke McCoy; one brother Frank (Reva) Lester of Willow Shade and three sisters Juanita Miller and Hazel McFarland of Glasgow and Helen Garrett of Utah.
In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by one daughter Connie Wayne Lester and three brothers Rondal, Murl and Tennyson Lester
Funeral services will be Tuesday March 5, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Monday March 4, 2013 from 2:00 - 8:00 at the funeral home
Donations may be made to the Summer Shade Fire Dept. in care of the funeral home at 2232 Summer Shade Road  Summer Shade, Ky. 42166

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

RALPH GRIDER

Ralph Junior  Grider, age 70 of Tompkinsville died Wednesday February 27, 2013 at the T.J.Samson Hospital in Glasgow. The Monroe county native was the minister at the North Main Church of Christ in Edmonton and taught at the Cyclone Church of Christ.
He was a son of the late Trance And Mary Susan (Anderson) Grider
He is survived by one daughter Mary Ann Grider of Tompkinsville and two brothers: Billy (Shirley) Grider and Barlow Grider of Burkesville. as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lee Ann (Strode) Grider; two sisters Inez Hagan and Jenny Lee Hunter and one brother Malcolm Grider

Funeral services will be Saturday- March 2, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the Cyclone Church of Christ with burial to follow at the Bailey Cemetery. Visitation wll begin Friday March 1, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home. It will continue at the funeral home Saturday morning untin 10:30 and after 11:00 at the Cyclone Church of Christ until funeral time.
Donations are suggested to the Bailey Cemetery. These may be sent to the Funeral Home at 2232 Summer Shade Road Summer Shade, Ky. 42166

Saturday, February 23, 2013

EDNA EARL (HOOD) HUFF

Edna Earl Hood Huff, age 86, of Edmonton died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Metcalfe County Health Care.
She was retired and was a daughter of the late Herbert and Lillie (Kingrey) Hood.
She is survived by four sons; Danny (Lou) Crumpton of Austin Tracy, Gary (Kim) Crumpton of Austin, Phillip (Susan) Crumpton of Glasgow and David (Sandy) Crumpton of Horse Cave; two daughters Ronneta (Ronnie) Morgan of Glasgow and Loretta (Douglas) Garmon of Knob Lick. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, one sister Virginia England of Edmonton, one sister-in-law Barbara Hood of Eighty Eight as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands: Tom E. Riley, Rondal Crumpton and William Joe Huff, one brother Joe Hood and one sister Mary Sneed.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 26 at 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the White Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 25 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the White Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Kenneth Radford Ballard


Kenneth Radford Ballard, age 73, of  Willow Shade died Thursday, February 14 at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville. He was a farmer and the son of the late Radford and Sallie Fansler Ballard.
He is survived by four daughters, Sharon (Tim) Turner, Sandy (Greg) Moss, Carol York and April (Lucas) Syra all of Edmonton: two sons, Harold Ballard of Tompkinsville and Bryan Ballard of Edmonton; two sisters, Ruby Hendershott of Chicago and Helen Miller of Alaxandria, Ky. ; eight grandchildren Amanda Wilson, Sarah Brown, Emily Blythe, Megan and Daniel Moss, Tyler Rigsby and Skiler and Keegan Pearson nine great grandchildren Hayden, Cameron, Logan, Mason, Easton and Ava Wilson, Jaxson and Ace Daugherty and Payton Brown. He is also survived by his ex wife, friend and mother of his children Rachel Ballard as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Ray and Kyle Ballard and five sisters Evelyn Ballard, Delcie Propes, Odell Norris, Jane Durrett and Alane Shoopman.
Serving as pallbearers are Tyler Rigsby, Daniel Moss, Lucas Syra, Tim Turner, Greg Moss, Kenneth Blythe, Brian Wilson and Todd Perry.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, February 17 at 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will begin Saturday February 16, at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Monday, February 11, 2013

BARRY LYNN HODGES

     Barry Lynn Hodges, age 45, of Summer Shade, died Sunday, February 10 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He was a farmer and the son of Loyd Hodges, of Summer Shade and the late Brenda Lyons Hodges. In addition  to his father, he is also survived by 2 sisters, Tammy Hodges and Karyn Hodges of Summer Shade. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Helma Lyons of Tompkinsville, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
     Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 13, at 1:00 PM at Goodson Chapel Methodist Church with Bro. Darrick Proffitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.
     Visitation will begin Tuesday, February 12 at 4:00 PM at the funeral home and will be after 11 at the church on Wednesday until time for the funeral.
     Memorials are suggested to Kosair Hospital or the Summer Shade Fire Department.