Shirley Page Walker

Shirley Jean Page Walker, 76 of Summer Shade passed away Saturday June 3, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Tompkinsville. She was born September 22,1946 to the late Otha Kenneth Page and Betty Marie Adams Page.

 

She is survived by two daughters Teresa Furlong (John Garrett) and Christie (James) Thompson both of Summer Shade; one sister Lanna Perkins; three brothers Harley (Gail) Page, Charlie Page and Harvey Page; three grandchildren Miranda Furlong (Aaron Hampton), Michael Trent Thompson and Allyson Thompson; one great grandchild Aubrey Hampton.

 

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Albert Walker, brother Eugene Page, son in law Barry Furlong, sister in law Jo Ann Page, brother in law Louie Dale Perkins and two nephews John Page and Kelvin Perkins.

 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 7, 2023 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday June 6, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday 8:00 A.M until time of the service.

Freddie Paul Copas

 

Freddie Paul Copas, 84 of Summer Shade passed away Tuesday May 30, 2023 at the TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1939 to the late Joe Copas and Marie Vibbert Copas.

 

He is survived by two daughters Lois (Phillip) Norris of Summer Shade and Tina Muse of Tompkinsville; one son Joe Paul Copas of Summer Shade; honorary son Austin Copas; two sisters Joyce Pedigo and Barbara Sue Stewart; eight grandchildren Tamara, Krista, Tessa, Malenda, Melonie,  Makendra, Alexius and Corbin; twelve great- grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Martha Ann Lynn Copas. Five brothers Charlie, Roy, Virgil, Frosty and John David Copas; three sisters Glathey Strode, Stella Price and Betty Copas Pennington.

 

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, with burial in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. and on Friday morning after 8:00 A.M. until time of the service.

 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made toward the funeral expense. Theses can be made at the office of McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Gary Cecil Ferrell

 

Gary Cecil Ferrell, age 65, of the Randolph community passed away Sunday May 21, 2023 at Greenwood Nursing and Rehab. He was born February 6, 1958 in Glasgow to the late Kenneth Ferrell and Louis Glass Vaughn.

 

He is survived by two daughters Merrissa Ferrell of Wooster, OH and Marquise Miller (Bradley) of Mulberry, IN; one son Gary Cecil Ferrell II of Frankfort, IN; three brothers Tony Ferrell of Brooklyn, NY; Rick Vaughn and Ronnie Vaughn both of Frankfort, IN; six grandchildren Genavieve, Nicholas, Tyson, Claudia, Adelyn, Emelia; special cousin Runell Clemmons (Doug) of Randolph; aunt Wanda Martin of Franfort, IN and uncle Darrell Glass of Edmonton; he is also survived by several cousins.

 

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by is grandmother who raised him Pearl Glass and brother Chris Ferrell.

 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 26,2023 at 1:00 P.M. here at McMurtrey Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9 AM until time of the service. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Billie Jo Smith

 

Bille Jo Smith, age 74, of Glasgow passed away Saturday, May, 20, 2023 at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. She was born June 23, 1948 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Benjamin Johnson and Mary Jaynes Johnson.

 

She is survived by her husband of 32 years Merle Smith of Glasgow; five daughters Lisa Hicks, Shirley Smith, Laura Wilder, Linda Whittle and Jackie Buchanan (Dave), two sons Donny Wright (Shellie) and Daniel Smith (Holly), one sister Rebecca Hawkins, and a sister in law Marilyn Johnson, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Johnson and Augustus Johnson.

 

Cremation was chosen by the family and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

 My wife and I would like to announce the sale of McMurtrey Funeral Home. When we bought the funeral home from my family we wanted to make some improvements to be able to serve our community better. We enlarged the chapel and  installed handicap restrooms. We are proud of our improvements.

     Circumstances beyond our control forced us to sell the funeral home. We had several people interested in buying and after several talks we felt Jeff Jessie with Stotts-Phelps-  McQueary  in Columbia would keep the funeral home similar to what you have known these past 95 years.

    We want to thank everyone for letting us serve you in your time of need. I am not retiring until later. Please continue to let McMurtrey Funeral Home serve you as Jeff and I and his staff will continue to give you the best care we can

Margaret Strode

Margaret Ann Strode, age 83, of Edmonton passed away Sunday, May 7,2023 at her home.

Born February 24,1940 in Pennington Gap, VA she was the daughter of the late Eura Lee Ferguson and Beulah Lena Delong-Ferguson and the wife of James Strode Sr. of 53 years.

She was a member of Assembly Church of God. She loved gardening, making crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters Dianna (Randell) Glass of Edmonton, Gail (Wendell) Barrett of Georgia. two sons Jimmy (Carla) Strode, Scotty (Donna) Strode both of Summer Shade, two sisters Patsy Hart and Brenda Smith of Decatur, IL, one brother Jimmy (Vicki) of St. Louis. MO. 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren with another one on the way.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband was her two brothers Jerry Ferguson and  JoJo Ferguson, sister Carol Strode, grandchild Cody Strode and brother in laws Charlie Strode and Allen Smith.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 9,2023 4:00-7:00 here at the funeral home with burial to follow in the Graceland Fairlawn in Decatur, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral home for funeral expense.

Michael Franklin Rich

 

 

 

   Michael Franklin Rich, age 72, of Summer Shade, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at T J Samson Hospital.

   Born December 14, 1950,  in Glasgow, Ky he was a son of the late Jacob Rich and Jean Norris Rich and the husband of Margarett [Sis] Rich. They were married 48 years.

   He was a 17 year veteran of the Army, serving in Vietnam and retired from the Great Onyx Job Corp. He was a Christian.

   Survivors other than his wife  include one sister, Hilda  ( Lyndal) Rutledge, Glasgow; four brothers in laws, Wayne (Barbara) Miller, Tompkinsville, Leak (Sue) Miller, Tompkinsville, Ralph (Michelle) Miller, Summer Shade and Joe (Sharon) Miller, Summer Shade; and several nieces and nephews.

   Preceding him in death besides his parents was his grandfather Herman Norri sand mother and father in law Bill and Cleo Miller

  Funeral services will Thursday, May 4, 2023: 11:00 A.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home, burial will follow in the White Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 4:00-8:00 P.M and on Thursday morning after 8:00 A.M.until time of services at 11:00.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the White Cemetery or Glasgow DAV.

Betty Copas Pennington

Betty Lynn Copas Pennington, age  67, of Hestand, KY passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Monroe County Medical Center.

   Betty was born May 18, 1955, in Tompkinsville, KY, a daughter of the late Joe Copas and Marie Vibbert Copas. She is the wife of Clurie [Red] Pennington, who survives. They were married 51 years.

   She worked at Red Capp and Wal Mart and was a member of Rock Valley Church of Christ.

   Survivors include her husband, Clurie [Red] Pennington; one daughter Amanda and her husband Tony Watson, Hestand; two sisters, Joyce Pedigo and Sue Stewart, both of Tompkinsville; one brother, Freddie Copas, Summer Shade; two grandchildren, Lauren and her husband Cody Miles, Summer Shad and Tensley (Bailey Elam) Watson, Hestand; one great grandchild, John Henry [Hank] Miles; two special daughters, Jessie Riley and Lisa Stewart; and one sister in law, Patricia Copas.

   Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Billy Pennington; five brothers, Charlie, Roy, Virgil, Frosty and John David Copas; two sisters, Glathey Strode and Stella Price; and one sister in law Betty Copas.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023; 1:00 P.M. at Rock Valley Church of Christ with Jason Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:00-8;00 P.M, at McMurtrey Funeral Home and on Wednesday, May 3, 2023  at Rock Valley Church of Christ, after 7:00 AM. until time of services at 1:00.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Watson Cemetery.

James Palmore

 James Richard Palmore, 96, passed away on April 26^th, 2023 at his home, Magnolia Springs in Florence, Kentucky.

 

Mr. Palmore was born on the family farm at Persimon in Monroe County, KY, on May 25, 1926 and raised at Summer Shade in Metcalfe County, KY.  He was a son of the late Dewey Richard and Grace Lee (Toomey) Palmore.  James was also preceded in death in 2016 by his loving wife of over 68 years, Joyce Olene (Edwards) Palmore, and in 2012 by his daughter, Rita Dianne (Palmore) Morgan.

 

James was a 1944 graduate of the old Summer Shade High School, having also served as captain of the Summer Shade High School Basketball team that year. During World War II, days before his eighteenth birthday, James enlisted into military service of the United States Navy.  After completing training at the US Naval Training Station in Great Lakes, Illinois, and the Naval Operating Base at Norfolk, Virginia - James was assigned as a helmsman to the newly commissioned Destroyer U.S.S. Higbee (DD-806) under the direction of Naval Commander Lindsay Williamson.  The Destroyer joined Task Force 38 in the Sea of Japan in active engagement and duty.  Present in the Sea of Japan upon the surrender of Japan in the summer of 1945, James was among the first troops into Tokyo Bay and into Tokyo as occupational forces were implemented after August 28^th of that year.  For his World War II Naval service, James received the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, the American Area Campaign Medal, and Victory Medal.

 

Mr. Palmore graduated from Western Kentucky College in 1950, and obtained his Master’s Degree from Cincinnati’s Xavier University in 1964.  He was a teacher and school administrator for nearly 40 years serving the Kenton County Schools and Newport Independent Schools in Northern Kentucky, as well as the Three Rivers Local School District in Cleves, Ohio.  In retirement, James was actively engaged in woodworking and crafting and served a term as chairperson of the Saddlebrook HOA in Florence.  He was a member of the Florence Church of Christ.    

 

James is survived by his son, David R. Palmore of Villa Hills, KY; his son-in-law, William R. Morgan of Burlington, KY; grandson, Keith R. Morgan and his wife, Christen Morgan, of Burlington; great-grandson, Carson B. Morgan of Burlington; and a sister-in-law, Mary Palmore Gillam of Summer Shade.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, his wife and daughter, James was preceded in death by his brother in 1989, Joe Don Palmore of Summer Shade.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 7^th, beginning at 2: p.m. Central Time­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ at McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Rd, Summer Shade, KY, with burial to follow in the Pleasant Hill Church of Christ Cemetery at Randolph in Metcalfe County.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. that morning at the funeral home and will continue until the time of the funeral at 2:00 a.m.  Military Services will be provided by the Glasgow DAV, Chapter 20.  Additionally, the Kentucky Patriot Guard Riders are coordinating an Honor Mission on behalf of Mr. Palmore for funeral services and escort.

 

   

Ray Fletcher

 

Ray Fletcher, age 83, or Edmonton passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. He was born on November 24, 1939 in Beaumont, a son of the late Grace Estes Fletcher and Raymond Fletcher.

  He is survived two sons, Terry Fletcher and Bengie Fletcher (Darla) both of Edmonton; one sister, Mary Wilson of Edmonton; three grandchildren, Dillon, Blake, and Tanlee Fletcher.

  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Gibson Fletcher; one brother, Clyde Fletcher; and one sister, Edith Wilson.

  Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Fletcher Cemetery. Bro. Britt Young will officiate.

Rita Abney

 

Rita Rae Abney, age 80, of Beaumont passed away on April 25, 2023 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born on August 14, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lola Cavender Summers and Farmer Summers.

  She is survived by her husband, James Abney Sr. of Beaumont; three sons, James Abney Jr. (Gina) of Indianapolis, John Marvin Abney (Kim) Cecilia, KY, and Russell Warren of Indianapolis; one daughter, Michael Hitch of Indianapolis; two grandchildren, James Abney III (Jessica) or Horse Cave, KY and Issac Cole Abney of Bowling Green; two great grandchildren, James Kaden Abney and Gabriel Alexzander Abney; and brothers, Dewey Summers (Janice) of Indianapolis and Jimmy Summers (Pam) of Cookeville, TN.

  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Charolette Hughes and Janet Elliot.

  Cremation was chosen by the family and no services will be announced at the present time.

Scotty Norris

 

  Douglas Scott “Scotty” Norris, age 61, of Summer Shade passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 21, 1961 in Louisville, a son of the late Douglas Norris and Dolores Fowler Norris, who survives. Scotty worked many years in the commercial construction industry. He specialized in pouring concrete.

  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son Brandon Norris of Summer Shade; sister, Melody Norris of Summer Shade; Freddy Norris (Nancy) of Summer Shade; and two nephews, Travis Garrett (Melissa) and Ben Norris (Kylie).

  Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1 P.M. at the Union #2 Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 10 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Scotty’s memory to the Union #2 Cemetery. These can be made at the funeral home office.

 

Sheila Unglesbee Blasky

 

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   Sheila Ellen Unglesbee Blasky, age 87, of Tompkinsville passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Monroe County Medical Center. She was born in Bartlett, North Dakota on October 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Florence Schroeder Unglesbee and Clyde Unglesbee. Sheila was a dedicated CNA, who dedicated many years to helping others in the healthcare industry.

  Survivors include daughters, Vicky Lynn Burkhard (Tony) of Tompkinsville and Cindy Kilmer of Devils Lake, North Dakota; sons, Michael Rye of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Roy Johnson (Arlene) Devil’s Lake, North Dakota; brother, Rodney Unglesbee of Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two late husbands, William David Black and Glenn Blasky; infant daughter, Faye Angeline Johnson, and two brothers, Douglas Unglesbee and Sheldon Unglesbee.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home. Bro. Dale Pollard will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 16 from 4 P.M. -8 P.M and will continue on Sunday, April 17 from 8 A.M until service time at 1 P.M.

  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Neal Cemetery. These can be made at the funeral home office.

Gary Lee Marr

 

Gary Lee Marr, age 60, of Smiths Grove passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born on May 15, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa to Joan Hughes Marr and Gary Lee Marr Sr.

  He is survived by his wife, Cindy Allstrom Marr of Smiths Grove; two sons, Kyle Marr (Lauren) of Bowling Green and Eric Marr (Lakin) of Lexington; sister, Angie Determan (Tom Pruett) of Comanche, Iowa; and one grandson- Jackson Marr also survives; and one aunt Judy Schaley(Kevin Hesse) of Clinton, Iowa.

  He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Agnes Marie Hughes; his grandfather, Gurden Hughes; and his aunt, Jackie Perry.

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  Those who knew Gary loved him for his radiant positivity, resilience, and servant’s heart. An organ transplant recipient, Gary understood the value of gratitude and the power of faith. His laughter, strength, and friendly ear will be remembered by many.

 

  Cremation was chosen by the family. There are no services to be announced at the present time

Neddie Reece

  

 Neddie Thera Hurt Reece, age 98, of Evansville, IN passed away on Saturday, April 08, 2023 at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1924 in Cofer, KY, a daughter of the late Cary Estelle Hamilton Hurt and George Harlan Hurt. Neddie was married to the late Millard Reece, and they shared sixty-one wonderful years together.

  She is survived by three daughters, Cary Baize and Nancy Wise both of Evansville, IN and Brenda Strohbehn of Iowa; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sixteen great- great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

 In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Michael Reece; twin sister, Eddie Lera England; and brother, Philip Hurt.

 Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 1 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Adair County. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12  from 12 P.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home

Cenia Ruth Rigsby

 

 

   Cenia Ruth Bythe Rigsby, age 88, of the Lone Star Ridge community, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence.

   Born January 23, 1935 in Burkesville, KY she was a daughter of the late Radford  Blythe and Dessie Mae Muse Blythe. She was the wife of Bobby Rigsby, who survives. They were married 66 years.

   She had worked in sewing factories and was of the Church of Christ faith.

   Survivors other than her husband include one daughter, Lou Ann Farlee and one son Terry Joe Rigsby, both of the Lone Star Ridge community. three sisters, Cloreen Brown, Mary Rose Brown, and Sylvia (Bill) Thompson; one brother, Terry (Joyce) Blythe;  six grandchildren, Heath Rigsby, Ashley Rigsby, Seth (Sunshine) Rigsby, Brandy Jo Rigsby, Makesha Rigsby (Josh Smith), and Dakota (Tara) Rigsby; and several great grandchildren.

   Preceding her in death besides her parents, include two sons, Billy and Chris Rigsby; one grandson Terry Allen Rigsby

 three brothers, Dee Blythe, Junior Blythe and Mac Blythe; two sisters, Sue Peek and Jewell England; one son in law, George Farlee; and one daughter in  law, Joy Rigsby Jessie.

   Funeral services will be Thursday, April 13, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Lewis Blythe officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 4:00-8:00 P.M and on Thursday after 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

Suzanne DeVore Mosby

 

Suzanne DeVore Mosby, age 75, of Edmonton passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the T.J Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born on April 09, 1947, in La Grange, Kentucky to the late Edna Beasley DeVore and Harvey Lee DeVore.    She and her husband Wendell worked together with their son, Ricky, in their used car sales business.

  She is survived by her son, Ricky Mosby and his wife Kim of Edmonton.

  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband Wendell Mosby; and one brother, Jerry Perkins.

  Private Graveside services were conducted at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Randolph.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter.

Zilpha John Vibbert

 

Zilpha John Vibbert, age 69, of Glasgow, and formerly of Summer Shade, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the NHC of Glasgow. He was born on October 30, 1953 in Glasgow, a son of the late Louise Hope Vibbert and Todd Vibbert.

   He is survived by his sisters, Marcella Rich of Glasgow, Ellen Jacobson of Florida, and Elaine Mattingly of Lexington; brothers, Bobby Vibbert of Summer Shade; and Gary Vibbert (Tabitha) of Edmonton; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

  He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jimmy Vibbert.

  Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, April 02, 2023 at 1:00 P.M at the Summer Shade Cemetery. Bro. Mark Parks will officiate the services.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. These can be made at the funeral home office.

 

 

William Randal Brown

 

William Randal Brown, age 61, of Tompkinsville passed away on March 25, 2023. He was born on April 04, 1961 in Glasgow, a son of the late Wayne Randal Brown, and Barbara Ann Davis Brown, who survives. He was an avid coon hunter and outdoorsman.

   In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Shelia Brown of Tompkinsville; daughter, Brookie Walden (Chad) of Tompkinsville; son, Chad Brown of Glasgow; granddaughter, Kennedy Walden; step-sons, Tony Strong and Josh Strong (Ashlee) both of Tompkinsville; step-grandchildren, Cassie Strong, Abram Strong, and Titus Strong; sister, Debbie Vrocher of Edmonton; brothers, Aaron Brown (Tammy) of Edmonton, Barry Brown and Anthony Brown both of Tompkinsville; several nieces, nephews,  and cousins also survive.

  In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by one brother, Eddie Brown; and brother- in- law Jack Vrocher.

  Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Brown, Clifford Stephens, Darren White, Tony Strong, Josh Strong, Garry Brown, JayDee Wood, and Vernon “Tinker” White. 

Honorary Pallbearers will be Cousins, Friends, and Coon Huntin' buddies.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery in Edmonton. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and will continue on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 8:00 A.M until service time at 1:00 P.M at the funeral home.

 

 

Stephen Bowles

   

Stephen Kenneth Bowles, age 55, of Monticello, Indiana passed away on March 12, 2023 at the TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born on July 12, 1967 in Glasgow to Carol Kingrey Bowles Barrett and the late Kenneth “Red” Bowles. One of Stephen’s many hobbies included playing pool. He avidly played in a local pool league. During his many years of being a mechanic, Stephen grew a love for all things to do with cars. Small die cast cars and matchbox cars also caught his interest, and he collected many of them over the course of years. In addition to the die cast cars, Stephen also loved Farmall tractors and comic books as well. In addition to his love of cars and tractors; Stephen’s favorite band was The Kentucky Head Hunters, his favorite drink was Crown Royal, and his favorite bar was The Other Place. Stephen was also a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. They were very near and dear to him. He will be missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

 

    He is survived by his wife, Amanda Bowles of Monticello Indiana; one daughter, Abby Bowles of Monticello, IN; three sons, Jacob Bowles and Evan Bowles both of Monticello, IN, and Dayne Bowles (Alyssa) of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren, Kacyn, Kalum, and Kayne Bowles; mother and stepfather, Carol Barrett and Jack of Summer Shade; and grandmother, Maxie Kingrey of Summer Shade.

 

  He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth “Red” Bowles.

 

   Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 17^th at 2:00 P.M from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery in Sulphur Lick. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, March 17 from 11 A.M until time of service at 2.PM.

 

   In lieu of flowers donation can be made toward the funeral expense. These can be made at the office of McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Jo Ann Ferguson

 

   Jo Ann Taylor Ferguson, age 75, of Tompkinsville, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Monroe County Medical Center.

   Born March 2, 1948, in Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Marie (Haynes) Wilborn and Gustus Wilborn and birth father, Jessie Taylor. She was the wife for 59 years of Roger Ferguson who survives.

   She was a homemaker and secretary. She was of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors in addition to her husband  include one daughter, Tammy Annette Ferguson (Ronnie Morrison), Edmonton; one son, Brian Roger Ferguson, Tompkinsville; one sister Linda Wilborn Paull, Summer Shade; five grandchildren, Chase Glover (Sarah Bartley), Zeb Ferguson (Jaycie) , Logan Ferguson, Shylah Ferguson, and Ashley Cason [Doodle]; 8 great grandchildren, Keiley Ferguson, Cash Ferguson, Kinlyn Ferguson, Abel Rich, Garrett Glover, Ballenger Ferguson, Layla Glover, and Emelia Ferguson; and two nieces, Jacky Paull Wheeler and Amanda Wilborn Holley.

   Preceding her in death, besides her parents, include a brother, Gene Wilborn.

   Funeral services will be Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Ferguson Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Thursday, March 16, 2023, 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 11:00.

Roy Muse

 

      

   Roy Dale Muse, age 66, of Smiths Grove passed away on March 07, 2023, at the Tri- Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. He was born on June 25, 1956, in Tompkinsville, a son of the late Evie Pruitt Muse and Luther Muse. Roy was of the Church of Christ faith.

 

  He is survived by one sister, Carolyn Sue Ford of Glasgow; two brothers, Barry Muse (Janet) of Sparta, TN and Donald Muse (Betty) of Tompkinsville; two special nieces, Sherry Compton (Gary) of Smiths Grove and Regina Walker of Summer Shade; one special nephew, Gary Sexton (Heather) of Summer Shade; and several other nieces and nephews also survive.

 

  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Wayne, Charles, Darrell, and Earl Muse; and sisters, Mildred Rouse and Zella Sickman.

 

  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. on March 13 at the McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Basil Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 12 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and will continue on Monday, March 13 from 8:00 AM until service time at1:00 PM at the funeral home.

 

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Basil Cemetery or BRAWA. These can be made at the funeral home office.

Michael Dennis Anderson

 

  Michael Dennis Anderson, age 61, of Summer Shade passed away on March 03, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green. He was born on October 15, 1961 to Betty Smith Anderson and the late Claude Anderson, who precedes him in death.

 

  In addition to his mother, Betty Smith Anderson of Burkesville, he is survived by one brother, Joey Anderson (Libby) of Burkesville; nephews, Corey and Anthony Anderson; great niece and nephew, Karaline and Conley Anderson; special cousin Karen Anderson and special friend, James Whitlow; very best friend, Lisa Geralds and Katlyn; caregivers, Barbara Moore, Patsy Scott, Sharon Smith, and Janice Turner; special pets, Blu and Lucy; and a host of cousins and friends.

 

  Cremation was chosen by the family with memorial services to be announced at a later date. McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Alene Bowman

 

  Alene Bowman, age 95, of Summer Shade passed away on Thursday, March 02 at the Monroe County Medical Center. She was born on July 18, 1927, a daughter of the late Amy “Shirley” Shives Webb and Otto Shives in Summer Shade. She spent her life working on the farm with her late husband William Hugh Bowman, and working at home raising her children.  Alene was a member of the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church.

 

  She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Hammer (Rondal) of Summer Shade; one son, William Bowman of Summer Shade; Grandchildren, Allison Ramsey (Josh) and Ryan Hammer (Kaitlyn), both of Summer Shade; great-grandchildren, Alena Ramsey, Alivia Ramsey, Jaxston Ramsey, Aliza Ramsey, Rhett Hammer, and Wade Hammer, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

 

  In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her stepfather, Roger Webb; granddaughter, Holly Christina Hammer; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Bowman; and her brother, Jack Shives.

 

   Funeral service will be conducted Monday March 6, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Joe Walters and Chad Harston officiating. Burial will follow in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery.

 

   Visitation will be held on Sunday March 5^th from 1:00 P.M. till 8 P.M. and on Monday March 6 from 8:00 A.M. till 9:30 A.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Monday March 6th from 10:00 A.M. till funeral time of 1:00 P.M. at the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church.

 

 Memorials may be made to Dolly Parton Imagination Library or the Skaggs Creek Cemetery and can be left at the funeral home.

Tammy Denise Humes

 

   

Tammy Denise Humes, age 56, of Summer Shade passed away at the Monroe County Medical Center on February 14, 2023. She was born in Glasgow on May 03, 1966 to the late Marlene Wells Humes and Roy Lee Humes.

  She is survived by two sisters, Margaret Nance (Marty) of Edmonton and Sue Bowman (Richard) of Tompkinsville; one brother, Kenny Humes (Connie) of Summer Shade; several nieces and nephews also survive.

 In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Betty Bryant.

  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of the McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade. Burial will follow in the Gee Harvey Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16 from 10 A.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gee Harvey Cemetery. Those can be made here at the funeral home office.

 

Nell Van Zant

 

Nell Van Zant, age 90, of Summer Shade passed away on Monday, February 06, 2023 at the Monroe County Medical Center. Born on March 27, 1932 in Summer Shade, she was a daughter of the late Nova Witty Cawthorn and Jesse Herbert Cawthorn. Nell was a member of the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church. She was formerly employed at Handmackers.

   She is survived by three daughters, Linda Muse of Glasgow, Janet K. Van Zant – Welsh of St. Jacob, Illinois, and Susan Smith (Thomas) of Summer Shade; six grandchildren, Emily McCallister (Jamey), Wendy Gaffin (Thomas), Erin Miller (Brett), Nicki Anderson (Dustin), Jonathon Kingrey (Crystal), and Jordon Kingrey (Shellynna); seventeen great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

 In addition to her parents, Nell was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest Maxie Van Zant; one son, Douglas Maxie Van Zant; two grandsons, Jeremy Van Zant and Daniel Van Zant; three sisters, Lavon Hunt, Lucille Johnston, Christine Witten.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 11 at 1 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 10 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M., and will continue on Saturday, February 11 from 8 A.M until service time at 1 P.M.

  Those wishing to donate in Nell’s memory can do so to the Summer Shade Fire Department. Those donations can be made at the McMurtrey Funeral Home

 

 

Wendell Kennison

 

    Wendell Harold Kennison, age 87, of Summer Shade passed away on Saturday, February 04, 2023 at the T.J Samson Community Hospital. Born on July 29, 1935 in Breckinridge County, he was a son of the late Lottie Compton Kennison and Harold Kennison. Wendell was a member of Kilwinning Lodge # 506 in Louisville, and had served in the United States Air Force’s 9218^th Air Recovery Squadron and Air National Guard. He was retired from the Kenway Chemical Company where he worked in sales for many years.

   He is survived by three sons, Roger Kennison (Cherie) of Mt. Washington, KY, Greg Kennison (Linda) of Glasgow, and Michael Kennison of Louisville; one brother, Gary Kennison ( Marsha) of Louisville; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild also survives.

 In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois Ann Kirsch Kennison and two daughters, Tresa Kinslow and Carol Kennison.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 10 at 2 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 09 from 4 P.M. until 7 P.M., and will continue on Friday, February 10 from 8 A.M until service time at 2 P.M. Masonic rites will be conducted on Thursday, February 09, at 6.PM. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home.

  Those wishing to donate in Wendell’s memory can do so to the Summer Shade Cemetery. Those donations can be made at the McMurtrey Funeral Home

 

 

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George Dwight Farlee

 

George Dwight Farlee, age 62, of the Lone Star Ridge Community, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at T J Sampson Hospital. Born March 22, 1960 in Burkesville, KY. He was a son of the late Arnold George and Margaret Stilts Farlee.

   He had worked at Tuckasee Mulch and Thoroughbred Hardwoods.

   Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Lou Ann Rigsby Farlee; two brothers, Daryl (Tammy) Farlee and Tommy Farlee both of Burkesville; several nieces and nephew; and his father and mother in law, Bobby and Ruth Rigsby.

   He was preceded in death, besides his parents by one nephew Jason Farlee..

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home, with burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 3:00-8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday after 8:00 A.M. until time of services  at 1:00.

Billy Dewayne Grider

 

Billy Dewayne Grider, age 76, of Breeding, KY passed away on January 24, 2023 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born on November 16, 1946 in Tompkinsville to the late Mary Anderson Grider and Trance Grider. Billy was of the Church of Christ faith, and was a member of Hanover Church of Christ. He also drove a log truck for James Ritter Lumber Company.

 

  He is survived by his wife Judy Dickson Grider of Breeding; two daughters, Tammy Gentry of Tompkinsville, and Kimberly Mowers of Burkesville; one son, Joseph Dewayne Grider (Amanda) of Burkesville; seven Grandchildren, Trance Mowers, Heaven Mowers, Dustin Gentry, Brandon Russell, Zia Grider, Exavier Grider, and Avery Grider; great-grandchild, Cable Wayne Key.

 

  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Blythe Grider; one great-granddaughter, Destiny Moore Mowers; two sisters, Inez Hagan and Jenna Lee Hunter; and three brothers, Malcolm, Barlow, and Ralph Grider.

 

  Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Struthers officiating. Burial will follow in the Stalcup Cemetery in Cumberland County. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26 from 2:00 – 8:00 P.M. and will continue on Friday, January 27 from 8:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M.

 

 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Stalcup Cemetery. These can be made at the office of McMurtrey Funeral Home.

 

 

Betty Jean Burroughs

 

Betty Jean Burroughs, age 93, of Summer Shade passed away on January 19, 2023 at the Fair Oaks Health and Rehab in Jamestown. She was born on September 01, 1929 in Celina, TN to the late Hettie Clark Buford and Luther Buford.

 

 She is survived by two daughters, Leah Atlas (Alan) of Pennsylvania and Patsy Farris Shelbyville, TN; two sons, Barry Burroughs of Summer Shade and Kenny Burroughs (Cynthia) of Tompkinsville; one sister, Billie Rees (Felix) of Tullahoma, TN; one brother, James Buford of Murfreesboro, TN; and six grandchildren also survive.

 

 In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carson Burroughs, and one brother Ray Buford.

 

 Private family services were held at the Netherland Cemetery in Rickman, TN. Arrangements were under the direction of McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Hannah Lloyd

 

Hannah Rose Lloyd, age 60, of Summer Shade passed away on January 5, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born on September 14, 1962 in Fontana, California to the late Louise Branham Rose and Bob Rose.

  She is survived by her husband, Timmy Lloyd of Summer Shade; one daughter, Amber Lloyd of Summer Shade; two sons, Daniel Lloyd (Cassie) and Justin Lloyd (Lindsay) both of Glasgow; three sisters, Carolin Fields (Jerry) of Manchester, KY, and Sharon Oliver (Todd) and Pat Rose both of Glasgow; one brother, Dwayne Rose (Karen) of Glasgow; five grandchildren, Gracelyn, Waylon, Alayna, Arissa, and Willow.

  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Cheyenne Lloyd.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of the McMurtrey Funeral with burial to follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, from 10 A.M. until service time at 2 P.M.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Summer Shade Cemetery. These can be made at the office of McMurtrey Funeral Home.