Mr. Joe Thomas Thurman, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky died on Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

            Mr. Thurman was born in Brandon’s Mill, Kentucky on January 26, 1932 to the late Galen M. Thurman, Sr. and Agnes (Falwell) Thurman. Mr. Thurman was a Certified Public Accountant for 40 years, the co-owner of Thurman, Martin and Colson CPA firm in Murray, and a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 70 years.

            In addition to his parents Mr. Thurman was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Fridy; and one brother, Galen Thurman, Jr.

            Mr. Thurman is survived by his wife Nancy Roberts Thurman of Murray, to whom he married on July 24, 1971 in Jackson, Tennessee; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Thurman of St. Petersburg, Florida; one son, Thomas Payne Thurman and wife Denise of Nolensville, Tennessee; one sister, Bess Kerlick of Murray, Kentucky; one brother, Billy Thurman and wife Lanette of Murray, Kentucky; as well as one grandchild, Luke Thomas Thurman of Nolensville, Tennessee.

            Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home with the funeral service beginning immediately afterwards at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home. Dr. Rick Dye will officiate and burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery.

            Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Murray, 503 Maple Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Mr. Bruce Edward Timmerman, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. 

Mr. Timmerman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 12, 1953.

Mr. Timmerman is preceded in death by his father, George Rice Timmerman.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane (Cunningham) Timmerman of Murray, Kentucky; one son, Chad Edward Timmerman of Indianapolis, Indiana; three sisters, Gail Timmerman-Vaughn and husband David of Christ Church, New Zealand, Michele Jackson and husband Iain of Jackson, Tennessee and Greta Lovell of Jackson, Mississippi; and one brother, Garth Timmerman and wife Lisa of Indianapolis, Indiana.

No services are scheduled at this time.

The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com

John Benjamin “J.B.” Buchanan, of Metropolis, Illinois was born on December 29, 1921 to Ben and Anna Buchanan and passed away at 4:49 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Metropolis Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Paducah, KY. Dr. Jason R. Browning and Dr. Charles R. Moore will officiate. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens.

J.B. attended Yellow Bird School and Brookport High School, before assuming family responsibilities and farming operations at the untimely passing of his father.

He farmed for many years, and then entered the road construction business as a superintendent with Sam Barter Construction, working on state projects primarily in the States of Illinois and Kentucky, including the segment of I-24 extending from the Kentucky line to Interstate 57 at Marion, Illinois. Eventually his expertise would take him to Haiti to build roadways. He expanded his career when he became co-owner of the B & S Bus Service in Metropolis, Illinois. Upon his retirement from both of these businesses, he continued to work on private construction projects until age 90.

J.B. was a natural, never meeting a hobby or a sport at which he could not excel. He was an avid quail hunter and a bowler, often featured on WPSD TV with a perfect score. At age 48, while hunting on the grounds of Rolling Hills Country Club, he undertook his first round of golf in his hunting clothes. The rest was history. He reigned as Senior Champion at Paxton Park for 4 out of the last 6 years he participated. When asked if he was able to shoot his age, he would proclaim, “The day I shoot that high is the day I quit playing golf!”

J.B.’s family and friends considered him a phenomenon. Age was only a number that grew with time, as he continued to mow his acreage, care for his home and property, his finances and investments, perform excavation projects operating heavy equipment, hunt, and defy all odds as he fought cancer and other physical challenges, all while caring for his beloved wife, Polly. And of course, he continued to golf. He was an active (lifetime) member of Metropolis Country Club.

Most importantly, though, J.B. accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at age 36, and was baptized in the Ohio River alongside his oldest son, Kerry. He was a former deacon of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, New Liberty, Illinois, where he was still a member.

In earlier years, he was a Master Mason, and a member of the Elks Club, American Legion, Moose Club, and Shriner’s.

J.B. is survived by his sons, Kerry Lynn and wife Melinda and Kent Buchanan and wife Tracey; daughter, Tonya Buchanan Smith and husband Mike; grandsons, Ben Buchanan and wife Amy, Brent Buchanan and wife Keighlee, Ryan Smith and wife Lakin, Will Smith, and Jay Smith; granddaughter, Samantha Polly Smith Burgess and husband Stephen; great granddaughters, Lyla McCaslin Buchanan, Evah Grace Smith, Eliza Clare Smith; great grandsons, George Benjamin Buchanan, Abel Harris, Vincent Hardison, Roman Adam Smith; very special niece and caretaker, Janis Crabtree; several other nieces and nephews.

J.B. was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin and Anna Buchanan; beloved wife of 59 years, Mary “Polly” Buchanan; brothers, George “Bus” Buchanan and Donald Ray Buchanan; sister, Vida Lee Buchanan Jones.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 11 am to 1 pm at the First Baptist Church in Paducah, Kentucky.

Music will be provided by Melissa and Spencer Hawkins, soloists and Lucretia Jackson, pianist.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Ben Buchanan, Brent Buchanan, Ryan Smith, Will Smith, Jay Smith, and Stephen Burgess.

Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, c/o First Baptist Church of Paducah, 2890 Broadway, Paducah, Kentucky 42001.

Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com

Delores “Sissy” Beck, 78, of Paducah died on Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Beck was a retire waitress and former member of Victory Worship Center.

Surviving is her husband, Michael Beck of Paducah; one daughter, Kathy Mothershead of Sebastian, FL; two sons, Jackie Ray of Omaha, NE, Terry Jewell of Paducah; one brother, Bill Parker of Paducah; thirteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one son, Randy Walters and three brothers. Her parents were Carmen and Bessie Parker.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals of Western Kentucky at 801 N 29th St, Paducah, KY 42001

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. William (Bill) Willis Fandrich, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky died at 12:13pm Saturday, May 14, 2016 at home.

Bill was born on July 19, 1929 in Belvidere, TN to John S. and Julia Willis Fandrich. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Fandrich, Jr.; sister, Mary Hagan; and a nephew, Bobby Fandrich.

Bill graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in business and MS at Peabody College. He was a kicker for MTSU and was nicknamed “The Toe.” Bill met Nancy June Ramsey while she was attending Peabody College in Nashville. After just one date, Bill knew he had met the love of his life. Bill and Nancy were happily married for 62 years. He served in the US Army as First Lieutenant of the 2nd Armored Division where he was a platoon leader in the division’s 57th Tank Battalion. After two years of serving overseas in the military, he and Nancy settled in Murray, KY to raise a family. He was an avid golfer and member of First United Methodist Church. He primarily worked as an entrepreneur in insurance and real estate. He later became heavily involved in local and state Republican politics where he served as Agriculture Coordinator to Senator Jim Bunning.

Mr. Fandrich is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Ramsey Fandrich; his daughters Susan Fandrich, Murray, Sharon Fandrich, Panama City, FL, Lee Ann Fandrich, Murray, Karin Price (Jeremy), Murray; son William Fandrich, Jr. (Lisa) Keller, TX.

He was a devoted grandfather known as “Paps” to Stephanie Simmons Ernsting of Nashville, TN, Brad Simmons, Austin Winchester of Panama City Beach, FL, Sydney Reid, McKenna Price, Lukas Fandrich of Keller, TX, Jaxon Price, Grayton Price; and one great grandson, Alexander Ernsting of Nashville, TN.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, from 5-8 pm at Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home. The funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home with John Dale & Rev. Jim Stahler officiating with burial to follow in the Murray City Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bill’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Murray WATCH Center (an organization that assists people with disabilities in becoming fully integrated into their community), 702 Main Street, Murray, KY 42071. Contact Peggy Williams at 270-293-2193.

Cynthia Niloff, 60, of Benton died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Niloff formerly worked in the Customer Service Department at Mediacom and was a member of Walnut Baptist Church in Benton.

Surviving is her husband, Danny A. Niloff of Benton; one son, Sean Niloff of Benton; two daughters, Stephanie Koebel of Hardin, Suzanne Lewis of Hardin; one sister, Elizabeth Stivers of Benton; one brother, Marvin Brown Sr. of Portage, In; seven grandchildren; one niece; and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Juanita Brown.

Memorial services will be at 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Lindsey Funeral Home with the Rev. Joel Frizzell officiating.

Friends may call from 4:00pm to service hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements. 

Terry Tyrone Bridget, 57, Whiteville, TN, formerly of Paducah, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016, 6:47 am, at Methodist Germantown Hospital in Memphis, TN.

He was a member of New Beginning Community Church of Whiteville where he sang in the male chorus.  He was a graduate of Heath High School and a retiree of Memphis Contracting Packaging.

He is survived by his wife, Wynta Bridget of Whiteville, TN;  three daughters, Alexus Malone and Denninsha Earnest, both of Memphis, TN and Aleyah Allen of Whiteville, TN; one brother, June Bridget of Paducah; three sisters, Jean Bridget Senter of Berea,KY and Sandra Bridget and Beverly Bridget, both of Paducah; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lapolean Bridget and Sue Dell Bridget; two brothers, Sherman Edward Bridget and James Leon Bridgett and one sister, Linda Sue Bridget.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 2016, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home.

Burial will follow on Monday, May 16, 2016, 11:00 a.m., in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Vick, 89, of Kuttawa died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community.

Mrs. Vick was a member of Scotts Chapel Methodist Church and Smithland Chapter of Eastern Star. She worked for Dr. C.P. Orr for 18 years and various other doctors for several years.

She is survived by one daughter, Edwina (Jerry) Faulkner of Ledbetter; one granddaughter Sonya (Michael) Faulkner Williams of Smithland; two grandsons, Drew Williams and Ty Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Vick; and one brother, John Jackson. Her parents were Ray and Lily Jackson.

Funeral service will be at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Smith Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Michael Grimes officiating. Burial will follow in Scotts Chapel Cemetery.

Friends may call from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Scotts Chapel Cemetery in care of Edwina Faulkner at 226 Blankenship Rd. Ledbetter, KY 42058.

Online condolences may be left at www.smithfc.com

Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland is in charge of arrangements. 

Trans World Airlines Captain Howard T. Chittenden passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, May 11, 2016, receiving at that time his most treasured set of wings.

Capt. Chittenden was a native of Paducah, KY, born November 12, 1923, to the late W.B. ‘Barney’ and Lora Morefield Chittenden.  He was of the Methodist faith.                                               

Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army Airforce.  After extensive training, Flight Officer Chittenden, flew 23 missions over Germany with the 364^th Bomb Squad/305^th Bomb group, known as the Flak Eaters.

As a 1^st Lt. he piloted B-17 aircraft and commanded crew in aerial offensive operations against the enemy.  Completing 28 combat missions in the European Theater with the 8^th Airforce.  Receiving the Air Medal for Meritorious achievement, while participating in sustained bomber combat operations over Germany and German occupied countries, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and 3 Bronze Stars.  He was also awarded the American Theater Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and the Victory Medal.

After being honorably discharged from the service, Capt. Chittenden returned to the states and resided in Los Angeles.  He became a captain for TWA, flying internationally until his retirement in 1983.  This career afforded him the opportunity to travel the world, seeing the lights of the cities from the vantage point of the air and the cafes on the street. He often related stories, to rapt audience, about his travels, his flight crews, and a time when the flying experience was new and exciting to most passengers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A few years after retiring, Howard returned to Paducah, renewing relationships with family and friends. Howard would often join his brother Russ, and the “Good Ole Boys” B BQ Team at events, occasionally earning his keep by throwing a log on the smoker.

Having always been a fitness enthusiast, he continued to run in marathons and compete in cycling races, most times defeating younger competitors.

In 2001, at age 78, he and four friends started the 14,495-ft. climb of California’s Mt. Whitney, making the ascent and descent the same day, in 16 hours.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         As the cycling ebbed and the running turned to walking, ‘Chit’ still made trips to reunite with his buddies from the 305^th and to communicate with his crews from TWA,  where stories of past times were enhanced and friendships were celebrated.

Howard is survived by his brother, Russell Morefield Chittenden of Paducah; nieces, Alicia Chittenden of Carlsbad, CA and Sallee Campbell of Paducah, KY; great nephews, Heston Campbell and wife Kristy of Paducah, KY and Hunter Campbell and wife Hannah of Louisville, KY; great great nieces, Caitlin, Lindsay and Aubrey Campbell and Katelynn and Haley Harris of Paducah, KY; great great nephew, Russell Campbell of Louisville, KY.

In his lifetime Howard met many people and made lifelong friends around the world.  He was a congenial fellow with an infectious laugh and a giving nature.  By family and friends he will be truly missed.

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

Captain Howard Chittenden was 92 years old.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jason Logsdon officiating.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Russ Chittenden/Good Ole Boys Scholarship Fund, c/o WKCTC, PO Box 7380, Paducah, KY 42002.

You may leave a message of condolence or light a candle of remembrance at www.milnerandorr.com.

Shelia Mae Dixon, 66, of Berry’s Ferry, died Sunday evening, May 15^th, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center of Paducah.

Shelia was a homemaker and attended Jesus’ Name Tabernacle in Calvert City.

She is survived by her husband, James; three children, Melissa Gainey of Ledbetter; William Dixon of Berry’s Ferry, and Edra Dixon of Paducah; two siblings, Loyd Goins of Paducah, and Janie Goins of Paducah; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Shelia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Broyles Jr. and Edra Juanita Holder Broyles; and two siblings, Edra Laverne Carrier, and Jamesey Poston.

Friends may visit the family on Tuesday, May 17^th, 2016 at Lindsey Funeral Home from 5 to 8pm. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 18^th, 2016 at Lindsey Funeral Home starting at 1pm with Rev. Johnny Peeler officiating. Burial will follow in Trace Creek Cemetery.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements. 

Mitch Owens, age 64, of Bardwell passed away at Baptist Health on Monday May 16, 2016 at 8:50 a.m.

He was a member of Bardwell Church of Christ and worked for West Vaco as a shipping and receiving coordinator.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Hefley Owens of Bardwell; his mother, Betty Cope Owens of Bardwell; his sons, Bobby Ryan Owens of Miama, FL and Charles Aaron Owens of Louisville, KY; his sisters, Ginger Goode of Bardwell and Sherry Faircloth of Tallahassee, FL; his brother, Jimmy Dale Owens of Cunningham; two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Owens.

Visitation will be held on Thursday May 19, 2016 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell beginning at 5:00 p.m. with  cremation following.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Foundation  #1 Sportsman’s Lane  Frankfort, KY 40601 of Carlisle County Relay For Life  87 County Rd 1050  Cunningham, KY 42035.

You may go online to light a candle or leave a message of sympathy at www.milnerandorr.com

Orion Leon Higdon Jr. age 72, of Madisonville, KY formerly of Paducah, KY, passed away at 4:08 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Baptist Health Madisonville after a short illness.

Leon was was born May 16, 1943 in Paducah, KY. He attended St. Thomas More Catholic School, graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, MO, and attended Murray State University.  He was of the Catholic faith.  Leon was a jeweler at Higdon-Clements Jewelry Store in Paducah and continued working in the business after the store closed.  He and his wife Patsy traveled throughout the country managing sales for other jewelers.

Leon is survived by his children, O.Leon ‘Trae’ Higdon III and wife Lori of Paducah, KY, Heather Leigh Higdon of Ledbetter, KY; his sisters, Velma Bohle-Carlton and husband Terry of Paducah, KY, Marta Lucille Sanders and husband Charles of St. Petersburg, FL; and a large extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy; brother, Robert Linus Higdon.  His parents were Dr. O. Leon Higdon Sr and Lucille Roof Higdon.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Dr. Gregory Waldrop officiating.  A private family burial will follow.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour of 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to: Paducah Jr. College Foundation Nursing Scholorship, P.O. Box 7380, Paducah, KY 42002 and to: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY 40048.

You may leave a message or light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com

Georgia B. Johnson, 95, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 4:30pm on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Georgia retired after 37 years as a inspector at TRW Electronics. She was a member of Rickman Road Baptist Church. She was also in a bible study group and in a garden club formerly in Nebraska.

She is survived by two daughters, Deanna Porter and husbands Walter of Paducah, KY, Shirley Ferrel and husband Floyd of Lenox, IA; one son, Gary Johnson and wife Corrine of Colorado Springs, CO; nine grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Maxwell Howard Johnson; parents, James Powers and Rosa Murphy Powers; four sisters; and three brothers.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Rickman Road Baptist Church with Rev. Stan Durrett officiating and Rev. Gary Holloway assisting. Burial will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the service time of 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Rickman Road Baptist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Rickman Road Baptist Church, c/o Mission Fund, 3335 Rickman Rd, West Paducah, KY 42086.

Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah are in charge of arrangements.

You may light a candle or leave a message at www.milnerandorr.com.

Mr. George Colgate, age 92, of New Concord, Kentucky, died at 8:45pm Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Colgate was born August 24, 1923 in Willingham, Massachusetts. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Jean Hickerson Colgate; daughter, Holly Colgate, FL; son, Wayne Colgate, Maine; stepsons, Terry L. Hoffmann, New Concord, and Darrell Hoffmann, Columbia, IL; sister, Faye Callahand, New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family from 3:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday at the Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home. A private burial service will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Mr. Benny Hugh Smith, age 69, of Kirksey, Kentucky died at 9:40am Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Spring Creek Health & Rehab.

Mr. Smith was born July 24, 1946 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Robert Walker Smith & Beatrice Kathryn Johnson Smith. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by two step daughters, one step son, sister, Sandra Gallimore (Gerald), Murray; one niece, Sherri Gallimore, Louisville; one nephew, Roger Gallimore (Vona), Murray; two great nieces, Neely Gallimore & Emma Gallimore.

The funeral service will be at 1:00pm Friday at the Hazel Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Cole and Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Friends may visit the family from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday at the Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home and after 10:00am Friday at the church.

Alice Jacqueline (Mizell) Pollard, age 86 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 8:56 am on Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the IOOF cemetery. Robin Mizell will officiate.

Alice was a member of the Park Street Church of Christ in Metropolis.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Dixie Hunerkoch and husband Earl of Brookport, IL; son-in-law, Ted Holder of Metropolis, IL; 7 grandchildren, Julie Mahabir and husband Noel of Old Hickory, TN, Randy Hunerkoch and wife Michelle of Lexington, KY, Greg Hunerkoch of Fancy Farm, KY, Kelli Hall of River Falls, WI, Jason Holder and wife Brandi, Jared Holder, and Jaclyn Holder all of Metropolis, IL; 12 great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Wanda Pollard and Mary Duncan; 2 brothers, David Mizell and Jack Mizell all of Metropolis, IL; several nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Pollard; parents, Albert Mizell and Virginia (Robertson) Mizell Fulkerson; step father, John Fulkerson; daughters, Joy Holder and Jacqueline Pollard; sister, Pat Collier.

There will not be any visitation. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the services.

Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

Pallbearers: Earl Hunerkoch, Ted Holder, Greg Hunerkoch, Jason Holder, David Mizell, Jack Mizell

Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Hunerkoch, Jared Holder

Dolores “Dee” Beene, age 72 of Mt. Vernon, IL formerly of Metropolis, IL passed away at 11:05 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis. Carl Stewart will officiate. Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery.

Dee was born on October 20, 1943 in Wisconsin. She received her BS in Chemistry from the University of Houston, and a Masters in Science Education from Murray State University. She taught in the Massac Unit One School system from the late 1960’s to 1995, teaching Chemistry and Physics for most of that time. She taught at Rend Lake Jr. College from 1995 to 2006. Mrs. Beene was known as a witty teacher who was passionate in teaching students to be critical thinkers and preparing them for life after high school. She was also passionate about conservation, belonging to many organizations whose aim was to protect the environment including the Sierra Club and the National Wildlife Foundation. Dee was of the Methodist faith, attending the First Methodist Church in Metropolis until 1995. Dee was a wonderful wife and companion and an exemplary mother; she will be missed by all.

Dee is survived by her husband, Vance Beene of Mt. Vernon, IL; son, Carl Stewart and wife Dacia of Metropolis, IL; brother, Don Coulter of Houston, TX; granddaughters, Hailey Jacobs and husband Matt of Nashville, TN, Kennedy Powers of Lexington, KY, Gracie and Clara Stewart of Metropolis, IL; great grandchildren, Harper and Sawyer Jacobs of Nashville, TN; extended family, JoDee Doyle of Sutherland Springs, TX.

Dee was preceded in death by her mother, Gene Coulter of Houston, TX; daughter, Shelly Stewart of Metropolis, and her extended family John and Ina Mae Adams of Metropolis.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com

Mrs. Mattie Louise Hardin of Burna left this earth at approximately 2:00 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2016.  She was six days short of her 87^th birthday. 

Mrs. Hardin was a member of Loveless Chapel Pentecostal Church; assisted in county elections for many years; and volunteered as a room mother at Hampton Grade School.               

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ralph Hardin; her parents, Dewey and Narcissa Loveless; sisters, Georgia Loveless Mitchell and Thelma Jo Loveless Arflack; and brothers, David and Frank Loveless.

She is survived by son, Joel Hardin and friend, Debra Croft of Burna; son, Ty Ray Hardin and wife, Pamalyn of Burna KY; daughter, Yvonne Maddux and husband, T. L. Jr. of Salem; sister, Marcella Mathis of Henderson; grandchildren, Chadman Hardin and wife, Taylor of Burna, and Marie Scott and husband, Dustin of Burna; great grandchildren, Payton Rylee Scott, Ty Wallace and Nolan Ray Hardin of Burna; a special part of the family, her beloved dog, Patch; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services are scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM, at Salem Cemetery with burial to follow.     

Visitation will be Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 12:00-1:45PM at Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Salem KY.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Livingston Hospital Foundation, 131 Hospital Drive, Salem KY  42078. 

Condolences may be left online at www.boydfuneraldirectors.com