KY-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest 29 Jan 2000 Volume 00 : Issue 26 ______________________________X-Message: #1 Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:32:55 -0700 From: "Linda Katherine Jenkins-Wensel" Subject: BIO: Daniel Ketcham, born Shelbyville, KY, 1806, Shelby Co Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Monroe County Biographical Sketches, Clear Creek Township, p.660-661 KETCHAM, WORLEY Daniel KETCHAM (deceased) was born near Shelbyville, Ky., in 1806. His father, Col. John KETCHAM moved to this State with his family when the same was a Territory, and settled near Brownstown, whence he removed to Jackson County, and in 1818 to Monroe County, and soon after to the farm on Clear Creek, now the home of his youngest son. In 1836, our subject married Mary WORLEY, by which union they had four children - Eliza A., John H., Francis William and Lizzie. In 1852, Daniel KETCHAM moved with his family to Smithville, where he lived during his remainder of life. Mr. KETCHAM was an affectionate husband, a kind parent, and an upright citizen. For thirty-fine years, he was an honored member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in which he held several offices of trust. Religion sustained him at all times, and most particularly in his closing hours. When asked if willing to depart and if his trust was in Jesus, he answered affirmatively. He left this world September 28, 1877, in perfect peace. September 13, 1862, Miss Eliza A., eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. KETCHAM, departed this life, a lovely and promising woman, whose loss is a lifelong lament. Mrs. KETCHAM lives with her daughter, Lizzie KETCHAM, and her grandchild, Minnie, on the homestead. Miss Lizzie is a gracious and amiable young lady, universally regarded with admiration and love. Data Entry Volunteer - Linda Jenkins Wensel ______________________________X-Message: #2 Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:49:54 +0100 From: "Mia Ria" Subject: NEWS: 60th Anniversary, Union County, Nov. 3,1999 From the Sturgis News, Nov. 3, 1999, page 4. Linnie Edna (Mayes) and Wesley Griffin Heffington "Junior" are celebrating their 60th anniversary. Linnie & Junior were married on Nov, 9, 1949 at the courthouse in Morganfield. They have five children; Bonnie Wilson, Tom Heffington, Wesley Heffington III, Cindy Rose and Terri Brooks; They have 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. ______________________________X-Message: #3 Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:47:49 +0100 From: "Mia Ria" Subject: OBITS: Nov. 3, 1999, Union Co., KY Copied with the permission of The Sturgis New, Union County, KY, Wed. Nov. 3, 1999, obits on page 3. JOHN H. BUCKMAN - 73, of Buda, IL, died Sun. Oct. 31, 1999 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL; He was a former resident of Waverly. A carpenter, Buckman was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sheffield, IL; He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the US Navy. Preceded in death by his parents, two daugthers, Mary DeWaele and Peg Buckman, two grandsons, Steve Dewaele and Dylan Buckman and three brothers. Survived by his wife Betty Jean; 12 sons, Jerry, Tom, Charlie, Joe and Mike of Buda, Gene of Waynet, IL., Mark of Neponset, IL, Darrel of Princeton, IL., Marvin of MN., Ron of KY., Donnie of FL., and Ernie of VA; three daughters, Theresa Zimmer of Princeton, IL., Pam and Judy of Buda; four sisters, Polly Arnette of Louisville, Ann Hayes of Flint, MI., Libby of Roseville, MI., and Sister Samulea "Hattie" of Nazareth, KY; 33 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services were held this morning (Wed) at Grant- Johnson Funeral Home in Buda with burial in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Sheffield, IL ______________________________X-Message: #4 Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 13:31:39 +0100 From: "Mia Ria" Subject:OBITS: Union County, KY, Jan. 12, 2000 Copied with the Permission of the Sturgis News, Union County, KY, Wed. Jan. 12, 2000, obits on page 4 and one on page 8. WILLIAM H. DUNFORD - 66, of Morganfield died due to cancer on Tues. Jan. 4, 2000 at Methodist Hospital in Union County. He served 16 years in the US Army and was retired from Island Creek Coal Company. Preceded in death by his wife Carolyn in 1983. Survived by one son, Marcus Dunford of Las Cruces, NM; three sisters, Donna Lester of Woodbridge, VA., Grace Lester of Stafford, VA, and Wilma L. Southerland of Palm Bay, FL; 18 nieces and nephews and 4 grandchildren. Services were Jan. 7, at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with burial in Pythian Ridge Cemetery. BARBARA SHEETS - 54 of Henderson, died Wed. Jan. 5, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville after undergoing heart by-pass surgery. She was a Realtor for Herron Auction and Realty. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Juantia Caudill. Survived by her husband of 35 yers, Lewis; one daughter, Kelly Olberding of Reed; one son, Mark of MI; one sister, Brenda Perry of Sturgis; one brother, David Caudill of Sturgis; one grandson, Andrew Bivins of Reed; nieces and nephews. Services were Sat. Jan. 8, at Rudy - Rowlands Funeral Home in Henderson with burial in Roselawn Memorial Garden. LUCY CLEMENTS - 95 of Morganfield died Fri. Jan 7 at Carmel House in Owensboro. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter in 1988 and one daughter, Anna Laura Vandiver in 1968. Survived by two daughters, Agnes Hancock of Morganfield and Susan Wood of St. Louis, MO; five sons, Bob Clements of Boonville, IN., Gerald of Morganfield, Harold of Rough River, Eddie of Violet, LA., and Walter Jr of Beleelia, FL; one sister, Lille Pfeffer of South Lyons, MI; 30 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. Services were Mon. Jan 10, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Morganfield with burial in St.Ann Cemetery. KENNETH A. QUINN - 77 of Sturgis died Sat. Jan. 8 at Methodist Hosptial in Union County. He was a 40 year member of International Union of Operating Engineers and was employed for 32 eyars by M&W Construction in Morganfield. He was a lifelong member of St. Ambrose & St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Preceded in death by one sister, Vivian Catherine; and one brother, Harold Quinn; Survived by his wife of 54 years, Margie; one daughter, Patricia Owen of Durham, NC., one son, Steve of Sturgis; two sisters, Henrietta West of Phoenix, AZ., and Ann Theising of Indianapolis, IN; six brothers, William of Dixon, Seldon of Morganfield, Welborn of Kokomo, IN., Charles of Mt. Vernon, IN., Joe of Morganfield and Frank of Greentown, IN; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services were held Tues. Jan. 11 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church with burial in St.Ambrose Cemetery in Union County. HENRIETTA CRUZ - 91 of Morganfield died Sat. Jan. 8 at East Pointe Health & Reham, Evansville, IN. Preceded in death by her husband John B. Cruz in 1975 and grandson James David Cruz in 1972. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Morganfield. Survived by one son, James of Evansville; one sister,Vivian Greenwell of Morganfield; one brother Marion Dyer of Evansville and 3 grandchildren. Services were today at St. Ann Parish Hall with burial in St. Ann Cemetery in Morganfield. CARRIE PONIARD - 71 of Corydon died Sun. Jan. 9 at Medco Nursing Center in Henderson. She was a member of the usher board at St. Paul Missionary Church in Corydon. Survived by two nieces, Christine Houston of Henderson and Naomia Sutton of Owensboro; great nieces and nephews and cousins. Services were Thur. Jan. 13 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. REV. RAY L. "PAT" GIBSON - 73 of Henderson, died Mon. Jan 10 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. He was a minister for 41 years for the Church of the Nazerene, pastoring in Dixon, IL, Streator IL, Lexington and Paducah. He retired in 1993 and served as associate pastor at the United Church of the Nazerne in Henderson. He was a WWII veteran and a Kentucy Colonel. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Ella "Katie"; one son, Michael of Springfield, IL; two sisters, Irene Jones of Evansville and Mildred Bridewell of Dixon; three brothers, Aubrey and Charlie of Henderson and J. B. of Goshen, IN and one grandson. Services were Thur. at the United Church of Nazarene, Henderson with burial in Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis. HOLLY NICOLE GOODWIN - 51 days old, of Morganfield, died Jan. 10, at Methodist Hospital in Union County. Survived by her mother, Jennifer Goodwin of Morganfield. her grandparents, Terry & Donna Goodwin of Morganfield. Services were held Thurs. Jan 11 at Whitsell Funeral Home with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield. ROBERT OWEN HOLDER - 70 of Morganfield died Wed. Jan. 5 at Ridgeway Manor Nursing Home in Ridgeway IL; Survived by his wife Joyce of Owensboro; one daughter, Cindy Howton of Morganfield; one son, Tony of Owensboro; one sister, Dorothy Hendrickson of Henderson; one uncle, Charles Millikan of Morganfield; one aunt, Mary Griffin of St. Louis, MO; nieces and nephews and 2 grandchildren. Memorial service was held Sat. Jan. 8 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. HERBERT SELLERS - 64 of Morganfield died Fri. Jan. 7, at City Care Center in Eldorado, IL due to Parkinson's Disease. He was a retired coal miner. Preceded in death by his father Edward Sellers of Bessemer, AL; Survived by four daughter, Pam Wrigth of Morganfield, Patty Wright and Glenda Wright, both of Bessemer, AL, Cindy Wrigth of Bowling Green; two sons, Rex Sellers of Bessemer, AL, and Jason Sellers of Morganfield; one sister, Mary of Bessemer, AL; one brother, Jim Sellers of Bessemer, AL; Services were held Mon. Jan. 10 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with burial in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield. HAROLD K. OMER - former resident of Sturgis, died on Oct. 10, 1999. Mr. Omer was born in Sturgis, graduated from Sturgis High School in 1942. During WWII, he was a member of the 11th Airborne Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Leyte. After service in the Army, he graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electricial Engineering. He worked for Westinghouse as a systems engineer on aircraft electrical power systems. In 1965, he co-founded "Famous Recipe Fried Chicken" and was chief executive officer. Preceded in death by his first wife, Violet. Survived by wife Joyce of Pinehurst, NC; five children, Philip, Sharon Fesmire, Steven, Janet Westermann, and Richard; two step children, Ralph Hoyt and Kathryn Williamson; one brother, Malcom Omer; seven grandchildren and four step grandchildren and locally by cousins. CHARLES R. HARPER SR. - 66 of Morganfield died at his residence due to cancer on Sun. Jan 9. He was a retired Iron Worker and musician. He attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Morganfield. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara; one daughter Shannon Smith of Morganfield; two sons, Charles Robert Jr. and Michael DeWayne Harper, both of Morganfield; two sisters, Linda Owen of Sturgis and Sharon Rogers of Morganfield; three brothers, Harold of Sturgis, Arnold of Central City and Lloyd of Grove Center; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Services were held Tues. Jan. 11 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with burial in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield. WALTER L. YATES - 66 of Henderson died Sat. Jan. 8 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. He was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He worked at Gameco for 25 years. Surivived by two daughters Sharon Allen of Henderson, and Judy Teague of Batesville, AR; two sons, Ricky of New Albany, IN., and David of Henderson; four sisters, Margaret Johnson and Frances Polly, both of Waverly, Alberta Price of Dekoven, and Ruth Clark of Eldorado, IL; one brother, Samuel "Billy" Yaltes of Henderson; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild; nieces and nephews. Services were held Tues. Jan. 11, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home in Henderson, with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery in Waverly. [This obit on page 8] HAROLD V. JONES - 69 of Uniontown, died Tues. Jan. 11 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. He was a lifetime member of VFW 5488. Survived by his wife Wanda; one son, Jason of Uniontown; one stepdaugther, Lisa Peak of Waverly; two stepsons Dennis Girtn and Donald Girten of Uniontown; two brothers, J. D. of Moore, OK., and T. J. of Russelville, AR; 1 grandchild and 6 step grandchildren. Services were Thur. 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