Fancy Farm, KY
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Obituaries
Byrne, Sister Elaine, OSU, Maple Mount, KY, January 20, 2011 - Sister Elaine Byrne, 65, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died January 20, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 47th year of religious life. She was a native of Curdsville. Sister Elain was pastoral associate at St. Francis DeSales (1989-92) and St. Thomas More (2006-07), both in Paducah, at St. Mary in LaCenter (1988-94), St. Charles, Bardwell (1988-89) and St. Jerome, Fancy Farm (2009-2011). She ministered elsewhere in Kentucky and Missouri. Survivors include two sisters, Margie Rode of Whiteland, IN, and Mary Lou Payne of Philpot; three brothers, JL Byrne, Tony Byrne and Eddie Byrne; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Byrne, all of Owensboro; nieces and nephews and the members of her religious community. The funeral Mass will be at 10:30AM Tuesday, January 24, at Mount Saint Joseph, where visitation will begin Monday at 4PM, with a wake service following at 6:30PM. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, Owensboro, is in charge of arrangements. Gifts in memory of Sister Elaine may take the form of donations of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.
Hall, Mary Lucy, 88, Fancy Farm, KY, July 3, 2011 - She is survied by two daughters, Ann Velthuis of Michigan and Judy Settle of Missouri; two sisters, Jane Toon and Marie Johnson, both of Fancy Farm; one brother, Louis Elmer Wilson of Fancy Farm; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Hall; one son, Donald L. Hall, Jr.; her parents, Elmer and Lillie Frances Simon Wilson; two brothers and one sister.
Nelson, James A., 70, Mobile, AL (formerly of Springfield, MO), July 10, 2011 - He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mildred Ann Cash Nelson, four sons, Ralph Nelson of Savoy, IL, David Nelson of Roanokes, VA, Albert Nelson of Mobile, AL, and Michael Nelson of Basking Ridge, NJ; a daughter, Pamela O'Hara of Loxley, AL; two brothers, four sisters; and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Albert Nelson and Ernestine Burns Nelson; and his brother.
Anderson, Randy E., 49, Paducah, KY, July 13, 2011 - He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Pam Wilson Anderson; two daughters, Brittany Anderson of Fancy Farm, and Wendy Anderson of Paducah; a sister, Nancy Reinekinbg of Metropolis, IL; a brother, Phillip Anderson of Bremen, IN; three nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charlie and Linda Wilson of Paducah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. and Alberta Meyer Anderson.
Ballard, Rosie Nell, 93, Fancy Farm, KY, July 14, 2011 - She is survived by one daughter, Daisy Ballard Dowdy of Cuba, KY; four sons, Charles and William Ballard, both of Paducah, John Ed Ballard of Fancy Farm, and Tommy Ballard of Farmington; one brother, Robert Brown of Paducah; one sister, Charlotte Simmons of Melber; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Martin Ballard; three brothers and three sisters. Her parents were Shelly and Laura Jackson Brown.
Hobbs, Robert L, "Bob", 78, Louisville, KY, July 16, 2011 - He was born in Fancy Farm, KY on June 7, 1933 to Everett Hobbs and Iva Toon Hobbs. He was an Army Veteran and Catholic by faith. A long time member of St. Basil's and recently of Mary, Queen of Peace Church in Louisville. He is a retiree from Ford Motor Co. in 1992 with 26 years of service. He worked part-time at Superior Van Co after retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Curtis, Bill, Earl and Ed; a sister, Mary Ella (Mae) Carrico. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Verna Jean Wilson Hobbs, his son, Kevin Hobbs (Lisa) and four grandsons; a daughter, Kimberly Hobbs; one sister, Lucille Robinette, two brothers, Dewey and Tom Hobbs; a great number of nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. The funeral was held on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with a military Army tribute playing bagpipes.
Goatley, Mary "Irene" Ballard, 92, Wickliffe, KY (formerly of Fancy Farm, KY), August 7, 2011 - She is survived by one son, Paul Goatley of Wickliffe; three daughters, Pauline Gore of Mayfield, Evelyn Akey of Redding, CA, and Elizabeth Dowdy of Wickliffe; one sister, Louise Brown of Louisvilel; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 22 step great-grandchildren; and 21 step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Willie" Leo Goatley; three sons; two daughters, three brothers; six sisters; one grandchild; one great-grandchild and one step granddaughter. Her parents were Bennett and Nettie Durbin Ballard.
Stafford, Dorothy "Dottye" Garland, 86, Leonardtown, MD, August 7, 2011 - She is survived by her daughter, Genise B. Rondina of Leonardtown, MD; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marily mIller, Ellen Forrester, Lucille Carrico, Louise Carrico, all of Mayfield, KY, Teresa Desai of Indianapolis, IN, Bobby Garland of Murray, KY, Joe Garland of Lone Oak, KY, and Judy Elliott of Fancy Farm, KY. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christi Case Swinney, her parents, William M. Garland and Mary M. Saffer Garland, and four siblings. Dottye grew up in Fancy Farm, KY.
Englert, Shirley L., 78, Mayfield, KY, August 21, 2011 - She is survived by her daughter, Marita Englert Clapp of Mayfield; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewell and Beatrice McNeeely Scott; her husband, TP Englert, and a son, Paul Scott "Scotty" Englert.
Hayden, Charles R., 86, Springville, TN (formerly of Fancy Farm, KY), August 26, 2011 - He is survived by three sons, Charles Shannon Hayden of Memphis, TN, Thomas Steele Hayden of Chattanooga, TN, and Omer Romauld Hayden of Lakeland; one daughter, Suzanne H. Sheffield of Memphis, TN; two sisters, Helen Lockett of Fancy Farm and Dot Neihoff of Paducah; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rubye Johnson Hayden; two brothers, and four sisters. His parents were Romy and Edith Buckman Hayden.
Higgins, Clarence "Top", 87, Fancy Farm, KY, August 27, 2011 - He is survived by one daughter, Jeanine Puckett of Fancy Farm; one son, Bobby Higgins of Fancy Farm; two sisters, Anna Mae Johnson of Columbia, IL and Donna Sue Burgess of Fancy Farm; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean Higgins, three brothers and three sisters. His parents were Solon and Zada Wedding Higgins.
Elliott, Clarence L., 91, Hopkinsville, KY, (formerly of Mayfield and Paducah, KY), September 6, 2011 - He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeanette Higdon Elliott of Hopkinsville; three children, Elizabeth Ann "Bib" Northington of Hopkinsville, John C. Elliott, Sr., of Paducah and Susan House of London, KY; seven grandchildren; and sevearl nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Leo and Mary Edith Elliott and a brother, Harold Elliott.
Frasier, Anna Ruth, 63, Paducah, KY, September 19, 2011 - She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Ann Jones of Benton, KY and Deana Jean Nichols (fiance Nathan Buckman) of Mayfield, KY; two sons, Tommy Allen Frasier of Madisonville, KY and Richard Glenn Frasier of Owensboro, KY; four sisters, Dean Scott of Slaughters, KY, Deloris Pool of Madisonville, KY, Sue Prow of Indiana and Jerry Cothran of Tennessee; one brother, Carroll Tyson of Hanson, KY; seven grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant sister and her parents, Cellous and Ruth Tyson.
Hadyen, Louise Ballard, 79, Waterford, MI (formerly of Fancy Farm, KY), September 20, 2011 - She is survived by her children, Carol St. Dennis, Glenn Hayden of Fancy Farm, Lori Whetstone, Micahel Hayden and Jennifer Joens; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Orene Hoffman and Donna Thomas; and brothers, Ray Ballard and David Ballard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Albert Hayden; parents, Thomas O. and Lillie J. Ballard; two sisters and four brothers.
Thomas, Mary Ethel Dossett, 98, Paducah, KY, October 3, 2011 - She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Faye Baldridge of Woodbridge, VA and Jean Hayden of Paducah; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper James Thomas; one daughter, Frances Ann Haas; one grandson, three sisters, one brothers, and her parents, Oscar L. and Bessie Goins Dossett.
Potts, Neil, 22, LaCenter, KY, October 16, 2011 - He is survived by his wife, Kerstie Crabtree Potts; a daughter, Jada Potts of LaCenter; two sons, Camdon and Emmett Potts, both of LaCenter; his parents, Eric and Tammy Timmons Potts of Barlow; one sister, Shelby Potts of Barlow; one brother, Steven Potts of Makanda, IL; maternal grandparents, Michael and Kay Sams of Beulah; paternal grandparents, Ray and Sue Potts of St. Denis community.
Russelburg, Janice Kaye, 63, Fancy Farm, KY, November 1, 2011 - She is survived by her hsuband, James Harold Russelburg; one son, Wayne Russelburg of Fancy Farm; one daughter, Monica Russelburg of Fancy Farm; two sisters, Carolyn Dunevant of Fancy Farm, and Betty Dillon of Wingo; two brothers, Don Burgess of Arizona and Larry Burgess of Bartlett, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Burt and Helen Marie Wiman Burgess.
Pendel, Michael Eugene, 51, Fancy Farm, KY November 1, 2011 - He is survived by his wife, Penny Kunkle Pendel; three sons, Dustan and Hunter Pendel, both of Fancy Farm, and Garrett Pendel of Bowling Green; one daughter Whitney Hayden of Fancy Farm; his parents, John and Rose Hobbs Pendel of Fancy Farm; two sisters, Janet Elliott of Fancy Farm and Sherry Gargus of Sedalia; one brother, Andy Pendel of Fancy Farm; and one granddaughter, Hadley Beth Hayden. He was preceded in death by grandparents Ewing and Marguerite Hobbs and Adolf Pendel; and one granddaughter.
Foss, Jeananne, 78, Fancy Farm, KY, November 2, 2011 - She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Foss of Bowling Green and Cathy Stratton of Louisville; her sons, John Foss of Port Townsend, Washington, and Leonard Foss, Jr. of Fancy Farm; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Foss.
Harlow, Sister May Gemma, 92, a native of Harrodsburg, KY, died at Nazareth Home on November 25, 2011 - She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 71 years. Sister served in the apostolate of education as teacher, principal and supervisor in Kentucky and Tennessee for 44 years. In the Diocesed of Owensboro Sister taught at Fancy Farm Grade School (St. Jerome Parish) from 1942-43 and again from 1950-57; at St. Joseph Grade School, Bowling Green, KY from 1957-61; and served as principal of Holy Name Grade School, Henderson, KY from 1961-62. Survivors include a nice, Barbara Kincaid of Lexington, KY, cousisns and her religious community.
Mills, Micahel E., 65, Fancy Farm, KY, December 1, 2011 - He was at Owensboro Place Nursing and Rehanbilitation Center in Owensboro. He is survived by four sisters, Mary Lou Thompson, Martha Jane Harris and Joyce Wilson, all of Fancy Farm, Helen Thomas of Bardwell; two brothers, Will Ed Mills and Bert Mills, both of Fancy Farm; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Lillian Henrietta Higdon Mills; two brothers and two sisters.
Bishop, Adeline, 80, Fancy Farm, KY January 27, 2011 She is survived by three daughters, Ellen Williams and Joan Tallen of Fancy Farm and Rita Suiter of Mayfield; a son, Roger Bishop of Fancy Farm; a sister, Mary Clava Lee of Mayfield; a brother, Charles "Code" Rowe of Fancy Farm; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bishop, and her parents, John Simon and Gertrude Bridgett Thompson Rowe.
O'Neill, Tony, 52, Milburn, KY January 29, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Betty O'Neill of Milburn; a son, Matt O'Neill of Milburn; a daughter, Rebecca O'Neill of Bardwell; two stepsons, Eric Yarbrough of Arlington and Micah Yarbrough of Dallas, TX; his mother, Helen O'Neill of Milburn; two brothers, Allen O'Neill and Steve O'Neill of Milburn. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom O'Neill.
Aughe, Mary Edna, 93, Dayton, OH, January 30, 2011 She is survived by her brother Paul Burch of Fancy Farm, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Aughe, brothers William and Eugene Burch, and sisters Mary Jo Burch Buckman and Joan Burch Wilson.
Ellegood, Jimmy, 66, Fancy Farm, KY, February 13, 2011 Survivors include his wife, Judy Hayden Ellegood; a daughter, Missy Seay of Mayfield; a son, Chris Ellegood of Indianapolis; sisters, Sue Crawford of Fulton, Carolyn Morgan of Wingo, Faye Jones of Fancy Farm, Patricia Bruer of Columbus and Ruthie Ellegood of Fancy Farm; brothers, William Harold Ellegood of Melber and Lones Ellegood, Wayne Ellegood, Charles Ellegood, Michael Ellegood, and Johnny Ellegood, all of Fancy Farm; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manley and Kathleen Wooley Ellegood; one brother; and one sister.
Carrico, Phillip L., 64, Nicholasville, formerly of Fancy Farm, KY, February 16, 2011 He is survived by one daughter, Kristy Lynn Gaines of Nicholasville; his mother, Helen Carrico French of Fancy Farm; one sister, Mary Beth Rohrer of Mayfield; one brother, Jerry Carrico of Fancy Farm; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Rudy Carrico, and two brothers.
Hayden, Joe L., 82, St. Charles Community, February 16, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Rosie Elliott Hayden; three daughters, Jane Thomas of St. Charles, Ruth Elder of St. Charles, and Mary Jo McKee of Cunningham; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Laura Thompson Hayden; seven brothers and one sister.
Elliott, Sara Belle, 90, Fancy Farm, KY, February 28, 2011 Survivors include three daughters, Patty Hendley of Fancy Farm, Sharon Troncalli of Huntsville, AL, and Janie McCoy of Birmingham, AL; one son, Melvin Joseph Elliott of Ashville, AL; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Robert Elliott; her parents, Thomas Melvin and Thelma Lucindi Lovell Truitt; one sister; and one grandson.
Walker, Paul, 85, Duluth, GA, formerly of Fancy Farm, KY, March 7, 2011 He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Loudon of Johns Creek, GA; a son, Larry Walker of Fancy Farm; a sister, Josephine Beard of Rutherford, TN; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Walker; and his parents, Sam and Mamie Gale Walker. Paul was a World War II Navy veteran, during which time he earned a Purple Heart.
Thompson, Robert J., "Bob", 62, Fancy Farm, KY, March 13, 2011, He is survived by his brother, Thomas "Tom" Thompson of Fancy Farm; one sister, Mary Ann Andrews of Mayfield; one niece; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norris Joseph and Anna Zona Hayden Thompson.
Hobbs, Charles "Dickie", 77, Fancy Farm, KY, March 18, 2011 He is survived by his stepdaughter, Jan McDaniel of Mayfield; three brothers, Billy Hobbs and Victor J. Hobbs, both of Los Angeles, and Michael Hobbs of Gresham, OR; four sisters, Jenny Elliott of Temecula, CA, Joyce M. Darby and Margie Enos, both of Oakhurst, CA, and Wanda Green oif Fresno, CA; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Ann Chapel; second wife, Mildred France Hayden; three sisters, and his parents, Charles Conrad and Maureen Elliott Hobbs, Sr.
Garland, Marjorie, 75, Murray, KY, March 19, 2011 She is survived by her husband, Bob Garland; two sons, David Garland of Murray and Russell Garland of Paducah; three daughters, Gina Garland of Murray, Elena Jones of Hendersonville, TN, and Gerilyn Elliott of Mayfield; two brothers, Ross Curtsinger of Fancy Farm and Robert Curtsinger of Benton; a sister, Mary Lou Curtsinger of Mayfield; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Her parents were Prentice and Vara Grobb Curtsinger.
Thornberry, Catherine J., 70, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2011 A native of Fancy Farm, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Agnes Cash. She is survived by her husband, James Thornberry; two brothers, William and Stanley Cash; and two sisters, Virginia Hunt and Linda Fisher.
Langham, Jimmy R., 68, Mayfield, KY, April 18, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Frances Ballard Langham of Mayfield; two sons, Robert Langham and Kenneth "Cheta" Langham, both of Mayfield; a brother, Johnny Langham of Boaz; a grandson; and great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nettie Stewart Langham.
Carter, Mary E. "Mae", 93, Mayfield, KY, April 19, 2011 She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Leon Carter of Mayfield; a son, Jimmy Carter of Birmingham, AL; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, HE and Sara Dell Courtney Petty; three sisters; and two brothers.
Burch, Margaret M. Hayden, 87, Evansville, IN, May 19, 2011 She is survived by her son, James R. Burch; daughters, T. Diane Kerby, Pamela K. Morphew, Patricia Coleman and Michelle S. Sailing; grandchildren; John Jr., James and Angela Kerby, Brian Morphew, Rachel Coleman and Rose, Katie and Maggie Sailing; several great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Rose Holland, Helen McKinney, Ann Ellegood, Barbara Hobbs, Lexie McNutt and Cynthia Ricketts; brothers David Hayden and Raymond Hayden. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Raymond Burch; parents, Albert and Lorainne Hayden; step-mother, Mary Hayden; four brothers; and one baby sister.
King, Eldon, 82, Paducah, KY, formerly of Mayfield, May 21, 2011 He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha Jean Stovall King; two sons, Ricky King and Reece King, both of Paducah, a sister, Linda Sue King Glinka of Niles, IL; a brother, Gary Dewayne King of Fancy Farm; two grandchildren; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melber Conley King and Ava Lamm King.
Ellegood, Charles Edward, 53, Fancy Farm, KY, June 2, 2011 Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue Ellegood of Fancy Farm; his daughter, Jennifer Carol Ellegood of Hickory; his stepson, Larry Dale Keefer of Fulton; five sisters, Sue Crawford of Fulton, Carolyn Morgan of Wingo, Patricia Bruer of Columbus, Ruthie Ellegood and Faye Jones, both of Fancy Farm; five brothers, William Harold Ellegood of Melber, Lones Ellegood, Wayne Ellegood, Michael Ellegood and Johnny Ellegood, all of Fancy Farm. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. His parents were Joseph Manley and Mary Kathleen Ellegood.
Harris, Dale Ray, 63, Mayfield, KY, formerly of Lowes, June 7, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Stella Louise Buckman Harris; two sons, Michael Dale Harris of Mayfield and Kenneth Paul Harris of Murray; a brother, Danny Harris of Mayfield; two sisters, Christy Tombs and Crecia Harris, both of Mayfield; his father, EE Harris of Mayfield; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Wilkerson Harrison.
Hall, Mary Lucy, 88, Fancy Farm, KY, July 3, 2011 - She is survied by two daughters, Ann Velthuis of Michigan and Judy Settle of Missouri; two sisters, Jane Toon and Marie Johnson, both of Fancy Farm; one brother, Louis Elmer Wilson of Fancy Farm; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Hall; one son, Donald L. Hall, Jr.; her parents, Elmer and Lillie Frances Simon Wilson; two brothers and one sister.
Nelson, James A., 70, Mobile, AL (formerly of Springfield, MO), July 10, 2011 - He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mildred Ann Cash Nelson, four sons, Ralph Nelson of Savoy, IL, David Nelson of Roanokes, VA, Albert Nelson of Mobile, AL, and Michael Nelson of Basking Ridge, NJ; a daughter, Pamela O'Hara of Loxley, AL; two brothers, four sisters; and eleven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Albert Nelson and Ernestine Burns Nelson; and his brother.
Anderson, Randy E., 49, Paducah, KY, July 13, 2011 - He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Pam Wilson Anderson; two daughters, Brittany Anderson of Fancy Farm, and Wendy Anderson of Paducah; a sister, Nancy Reinekinbg of Metropolis, IL; a brother, Phillip Anderson of Bremen, IN; three nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charlie and Linda Wilson of Paducah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. and Alberta Meyer Anderson.
Ballard, Rosie Nell, 93, Fancy Farm, KY, July 14, 2011 - She is survived by one daughter, Daisy Ballard Dowdy of Cuba, KY; four sons, Charles and William Ballard, both of Paducah, John Ed Ballard of Fancy Farm, and Tommy Ballard of Farmington; one brother, Robert Brown of Paducah; one sister, Charlotte Simmons of Melber; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Martin Ballard; three brothers and three sisters. Her parents were Shelly and Laura Jackson Brown.
Hobbs, Robert L, "Bob", 78, Louisville, KY, July 16, 2011 - He was born in Fancy Farm, KY on June 7, 1933 to Everett Hobbs and Iva Toon Hobbs. He was an Army Veteran and Catholic by faith. A long time member of St. Basil's and recently of Mary, Queen of Peace Church in Louisville. He is a retiree from Ford Motor Co. in 1992 with 26 years of service. He worked part-time at Superior Van Co after retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Curtis, Bill, Earl and Ed; a sister, Mary Ella (Mae) Carrico. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Verna Jean Wilson Hobbs, his son, Kevin Hobbs (Lisa) and four grandsons; a daughter, Kimberly Hobbs; one sister, Lucille Robinette, two brothers, Dewey and Tom Hobbs; a great number of nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. The funeral was held on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with a military Army tribute playing bagpipes.
Goatley, Mary "Irene" Ballard, 92, Wickliffe, KY (formerly of Fancy Farm, KY), August 7, 2011 - She is survived by one son, Paul Goatley of Wickliffe; three daughters, Pauline Gore of Mayfield, Evelyn Akey of Redding, CA, and Elizabeth Dowdy of Wickliffe; one sister, Louise Brown of Louisvilel; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 22 step great-grandchildren; and 21 step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Willie" Leo Goatley; three sons; two daughters, three brothers; six sisters; one grandchild; one great-grandchild and one step granddaughter. Her parents were Bennett and Nettie Durbin Ballard.
Stafford, Dorothy "Dottye" Garland, 86, Leonardtown, MD, August 7, 2011 - She is survived by her daughter, Genise B. Rondina of Leonardtown, MD; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marily mIller, Ellen Forrester, Lucille Carrico, Louise Carrico, all of Mayfield, KY, Teresa Desai of Indianapolis, IN, Bobby Garland of Murray, KY, Joe Garland of Lone Oak, KY, and Judy Elliott of Fancy Farm, KY. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christi Case Swinney, her parents, William M. Garland and Mary M. Saffer Garland, and four siblings. Dottye grew up in Fancy Farm, KY.
Englert, Shirley L., 78, Mayfield, KY, August 21, 2011 - She is survived by her daughter, Marita Englert Clapp of Mayfield; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewell and Beatrice McNeeely Scott; her husband, TP Englert, and a son, Paul Scott "Scotty" Englert.
Hayden, Charles R., 86, Springville, TN (formerly of Fancy Farm, KY), August 26, 2011 - He is survived by three sons, Charles Shannon Hayden of Memphis, TN, Thomas Steele Hayden of Chattanooga, TN, and Omer Romauld Hayden of Lakeland; one daughter, Suzanne H. Sheffield of Memphis, TN; two sisters, Helen Lockett of Fancy Farm and Dot Neihoff of Paducah; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rubye Johnson Hayden; two brothers, and four sisters. His parents were Romy and Edith Buckman Hayden.
Higgins, Clarence "Top", 87, Fancy Farm, KY, August 27, 2011 - He is survived by one daughter, Jeanine Puckett of Fancy Farm; one son, Bobby Higgins of Fancy Farm; two sisters, Anna Mae Johnson of Columbia, IL and Donna Sue Burgess of Fancy Farm; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean Higgins, three brothers and three sisters. His parents were Solon and Zada Wedding Higgins.
Elliott, Clarence L., 91, Hopkinsville, KY, (formerly of Mayfield and Paducah, KY), September 6, 2011 - He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeanette Higdon Elliott of Hopkinsville; three children, Elizabeth Ann "Bib" Northington of Hopkinsville, John C. Elliott, Sr., of Paducah and Susan House of London, KY; seven grandchildren; and sevearl nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Leo and Mary Edith Elliott and a brother, Harold Elliott.
Frasier, Anna Ruth, 63, Paducah, KY, September 19, 2011 - She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Ann Jones of Benton, KY and Deana Jean Nichols (fiance Nathan Buckman) of Mayfield, KY; two sons, Tommy Allen Frasier of Madisonville, KY and Richard Glenn Frasier of Owensboro, KY; four sisters, Dean Scott of Slaughters, KY, Deloris Pool of Madisonville, KY, Sue Prow of Indiana and Jerry Cothran of Tennessee; one brother, Carroll Tyson of Hanson, KY; seven grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant sister and her parents, Cellous and Ruth Tyson.
Hadyen, Louise Ballard, 79, Waterford, MI (formerly of Fancy Farm, KY), September 20, 2011 - She is survived by her children, Carol St. Dennis, Glenn Hayden of Fancy Farm, Lori Whetstone, Micahel Hayden and Jennifer Joens; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Orene Hoffman and Donna Thomas; and brothers, Ray Ballard and David Ballard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Albert Hayden; parents, Thomas O. and Lillie J. Ballard; two sisters and four brothers.
Thomas, Mary Ethel Dossett, 98, Paducah, KY, October 3, 2011 - She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Faye Baldridge of Woodbridge, VA and Jean Hayden of Paducah; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper James Thomas; one daughter, Frances Ann Haas; one grandson, three sisters, one brothers, and her parents, Oscar L. and Bessie Goins Dossett.
Potts, Neil, 22, LaCenter, KY, October 16, 2011 - He is survived by his wife, Kerstie Crabtree Potts; a daughter, Jada Potts of LaCenter; two sons, Camdon and Emmett Potts, both of LaCenter; his parents, Eric and Tammy Timmons Potts of Barlow; one sister, Shelby Potts of Barlow; one brother, Steven Potts of Makanda, IL; maternal grandparents, Michael and Kay Sams of Beulah; paternal grandparents, Ray and Sue Potts of St. Denis community.
Russelburg, Janice Kaye, 63, Fancy Farm, KY, November 1, 2011 - She is survived by her hsuband, James Harold Russelburg; one son, Wayne Russelburg of Fancy Farm; one daughter, Monica Russelburg of Fancy Farm; two sisters, Carolyn Dunevant of Fancy Farm, and Betty Dillon of Wingo; two brothers, Don Burgess of Arizona and Larry Burgess of Bartlett, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Burt and Helen Marie Wiman Burgess.
Pendel, Michael Eugene, 51, Fancy Farm, KY November 1, 2011 - He is survived by his wife, Penny Kunkle Pendel; three sons, Dustan and Hunter Pendel, both of Fancy Farm, and Garrett Pendel of Bowling Green; one daughter Whitney Hayden of Fancy Farm; his parents, John and Rose Hobbs Pendel of Fancy Farm; two sisters, Janet Elliott of Fancy Farm and Sherry Gargus of Sedalia; one brother, Andy Pendel of Fancy Farm; and one granddaughter, Hadley Beth Hayden. He was preceded in death by grandparents Ewing and Marguerite Hobbs and Adolf Pendel; and one granddaughter.
Foss, Jeananne, 78, Fancy Farm, KY, November 2, 2011 - She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Foss of Bowling Green and Cathy Stratton of Louisville; her sons, John Foss of Port Townsend, Washington, and Leonard Foss, Jr. of Fancy Farm; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Foss.
Harlow, Sister May Gemma, 92, a native of Harrodsburg, KY, died at Nazareth Home on November 25, 2011 - She had been a Sister of Charity of Nazareth for 71 years. Sister served in the apostolate of education as teacher, principal and supervisor in Kentucky and Tennessee for 44 years. In the Diocesed of Owensboro Sister taught at Fancy Farm Grade School (St. Jerome Parish) from 1942-43 and again from 1950-57; at St. Joseph Grade School, Bowling Green, KY from 1957-61; and served as principal of Holy Name Grade School, Henderson, KY from 1961-62. Survivors include a nice, Barbara Kincaid of Lexington, KY, cousisns and her religious community.
Mills, Micahel E., 65, Fancy Farm, KY, December 1, 2011 - He was at Owensboro Place Nursing and Rehanbilitation Center in Owensboro. He is survived by four sisters, Mary Lou Thompson, Martha Jane Harris and Joyce Wilson, all of Fancy Farm, Helen Thomas of Bardwell; two brothers, Will Ed Mills and Bert Mills, both of Fancy Farm; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Lillian Henrietta Higdon Mills; two brothers and two sisters.
Bishop, Adeline, 80, Fancy Farm, KY January 27, 2011 She is survived by three daughters, Ellen Williams and Joan Tallen of Fancy Farm and Rita Suiter of Mayfield; a son, Roger Bishop of Fancy Farm; a sister, Mary Clava Lee of Mayfield; a brother, Charles "Code" Rowe of Fancy Farm; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bishop, and her parents, John Simon and Gertrude Bridgett Thompson Rowe.
O'Neill, Tony, 52, Milburn, KY January 29, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Betty O'Neill of Milburn; a son, Matt O'Neill of Milburn; a daughter, Rebecca O'Neill of Bardwell; two stepsons, Eric Yarbrough of Arlington and Micah Yarbrough of Dallas, TX; his mother, Helen O'Neill of Milburn; two brothers, Allen O'Neill and Steve O'Neill of Milburn. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom O'Neill.
Aughe, Mary Edna, 93, Dayton, OH, January 30, 2011 She is survived by her brother Paul Burch of Fancy Farm, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Aughe, brothers William and Eugene Burch, and sisters Mary Jo Burch Buckman and Joan Burch Wilson.
Ellegood, Jimmy, 66, Fancy Farm, KY, February 13, 2011 Survivors include his wife, Judy Hayden Ellegood; a daughter, Missy Seay of Mayfield; a son, Chris Ellegood of Indianapolis; sisters, Sue Crawford of Fulton, Carolyn Morgan of Wingo, Faye Jones of Fancy Farm, Patricia Bruer of Columbus and Ruthie Ellegood of Fancy Farm; brothers, William Harold Ellegood of Melber and Lones Ellegood, Wayne Ellegood, Charles Ellegood, Michael Ellegood, and Johnny Ellegood, all of Fancy Farm; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manley and Kathleen Wooley Ellegood; one brother; and one sister.
Carrico, Phillip L., 64, Nicholasville, formerly of Fancy Farm, KY, February 16, 2011 He is survived by one daughter, Kristy Lynn Gaines of Nicholasville; his mother, Helen Carrico French of Fancy Farm; one sister, Mary Beth Rohrer of Mayfield; one brother, Jerry Carrico of Fancy Farm; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Rudy Carrico, and two brothers.
Hayden, Joe L., 82, St. Charles Community, February 16, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Rosie Elliott Hayden; three daughters, Jane Thomas of St. Charles, Ruth Elder of St. Charles, and Mary Jo McKee of Cunningham; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Laura Thompson Hayden; seven brothers and one sister.
Elliott, Sara Belle, 90, Fancy Farm, KY, February 28, 2011 Survivors include three daughters, Patty Hendley of Fancy Farm, Sharon Troncalli of Huntsville, AL, and Janie McCoy of Birmingham, AL; one son, Melvin Joseph Elliott of Ashville, AL; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Robert Elliott; her parents, Thomas Melvin and Thelma Lucindi Lovell Truitt; one sister; and one grandson.
Walker, Paul, 85, Duluth, GA, formerly of Fancy Farm, KY, March 7, 2011 He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Loudon of Johns Creek, GA; a son, Larry Walker of Fancy Farm; a sister, Josephine Beard of Rutherford, TN; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Walker; and his parents, Sam and Mamie Gale Walker. Paul was a World War II Navy veteran, during which time he earned a Purple Heart.
Thompson, Robert J., "Bob", 62, Fancy Farm, KY, March 13, 2011, He is survived by his brother, Thomas "Tom" Thompson of Fancy Farm; one sister, Mary Ann Andrews of Mayfield; one niece; and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norris Joseph and Anna Zona Hayden Thompson.
Hobbs, Charles "Dickie", 77, Fancy Farm, KY, March 18, 2011 He is survived by his stepdaughter, Jan McDaniel of Mayfield; three brothers, Billy Hobbs and Victor J. Hobbs, both of Los Angeles, and Michael Hobbs of Gresham, OR; four sisters, Jenny Elliott of Temecula, CA, Joyce M. Darby and Margie Enos, both of Oakhurst, CA, and Wanda Green oif Fresno, CA; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Ann Chapel; second wife, Mildred France Hayden; three sisters, and his parents, Charles Conrad and Maureen Elliott Hobbs, Sr.
Garland, Marjorie, 75, Murray, KY, March 19, 2011 She is survived by her husband, Bob Garland; two sons, David Garland of Murray and Russell Garland of Paducah; three daughters, Gina Garland of Murray, Elena Jones of Hendersonville, TN, and Gerilyn Elliott of Mayfield; two brothers, Ross Curtsinger of Fancy Farm and Robert Curtsinger of Benton; a sister, Mary Lou Curtsinger of Mayfield; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Her parents were Prentice and Vara Grobb Curtsinger.
Thornberry, Catherine J., 70, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2011 A native of Fancy Farm, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Agnes Cash. She is survived by her husband, James Thornberry; two brothers, William and Stanley Cash; and two sisters, Virginia Hunt and Linda Fisher.
Langham, Jimmy R., 68, Mayfield, KY, April 18, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Frances Ballard Langham of Mayfield; two sons, Robert Langham and Kenneth "Cheta" Langham, both of Mayfield; a brother, Johnny Langham of Boaz; a grandson; and great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nettie Stewart Langham.
Carter, Mary E. "Mae", 93, Mayfield, KY, April 19, 2011 She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Leon Carter of Mayfield; a son, Jimmy Carter of Birmingham, AL; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, HE and Sara Dell Courtney Petty; three sisters; and two brothers.
Burch, Margaret M. Hayden, 87, Evansville, IN, May 19, 2011 She is survived by her son, James R. Burch; daughters, T. Diane Kerby, Pamela K. Morphew, Patricia Coleman and Michelle S. Sailing; grandchildren; John Jr., James and Angela Kerby, Brian Morphew, Rachel Coleman and Rose, Katie and Maggie Sailing; several great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Rose Holland, Helen McKinney, Ann Ellegood, Barbara Hobbs, Lexie McNutt and Cynthia Ricketts; brothers David Hayden and Raymond Hayden. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Raymond Burch; parents, Albert and Lorainne Hayden; step-mother, Mary Hayden; four brothers; and one baby sister.
King, Eldon, 82, Paducah, KY, formerly of Mayfield, May 21, 2011 He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha Jean Stovall King; two sons, Ricky King and Reece King, both of Paducah, a sister, Linda Sue King Glinka of Niles, IL; a brother, Gary Dewayne King of Fancy Farm; two grandchildren; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melber Conley King and Ava Lamm King.
Ellegood, Charles Edward, 53, Fancy Farm, KY, June 2, 2011 Survivors include his wife, Brenda Sue Ellegood of Fancy Farm; his daughter, Jennifer Carol Ellegood of Hickory; his stepson, Larry Dale Keefer of Fulton; five sisters, Sue Crawford of Fulton, Carolyn Morgan of Wingo, Patricia Bruer of Columbus, Ruthie Ellegood and Faye Jones, both of Fancy Farm; five brothers, William Harold Ellegood of Melber, Lones Ellegood, Wayne Ellegood, Michael Ellegood and Johnny Ellegood, all of Fancy Farm. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. His parents were Joseph Manley and Mary Kathleen Ellegood.
Harris, Dale Ray, 63, Mayfield, KY, formerly of Lowes, June 7, 2011 He is survived by his wife, Stella Louise Buckman Harris; two sons, Michael Dale Harris of Mayfield and Kenneth Paul Harris of Murray; a brother, Danny Harris of Mayfield; two sisters, Christy Tombs and Crecia Harris, both of Mayfield; his father, EE Harris of Mayfield; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Wilkerson Harrison.
