ky-footsteps Friday, August 29, 2003 Volume 03 : Issue 112 Today's Topics: # 1 [KYF] OBIT: Cecil Tucker, 1974, Breckinridge Co. # 2 [KYF] OBIT: Arba C. Tucker, 1971, Breckinridge Co # 3 [KYF] OBIT: George H Hardin, 1970, Breckinridge Co # 4 [KYF] OBIT: Amelia CARTER, 1911, Monroe Co. # 5 [KYF] OBIT: Ben F. Runner, Warren Co. # 6 [KYF] OBIT: David YOUNG, 2002, Washington Co. # 7 [KYF] OBIT: Eliza Runner, Warren Co. # 8 [KYF] OBIT: Gomer DOWELL, 2002, Lincoln Co. # 9 [KYF] OBIT: Hascal HAGAN, 1910, Monroe Co. # 10 [KYF] OBIT: John Matthews, Barren Co. _____________________________X-Message: #1 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by Janice Armstrong Date: 28 August 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Cecil Tucker, 1974, Breckinridge Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ From a private collection, newspaper unknown. A handwritten note reads "6-27-1974", possibly date of publication. CECIL C TUCKER Breckinridge County Native, Cecil C Tucker, 59, of Fernley, Nev, son of the late Arba and Isabella Tucker of Westview, Ky, died there June 18th. He is survived by his wife, Dovie, of Fernley, Nev, and a stepdaughter, Nancy Bardon at home; two daughters, Mrs Shara Greenwood, Reno, Nev, and Linda Jones of Seaside, California; two sisters, Mrs Agnes Hardin of Logansport, Ind, and Mrs Ethel Jeffries of Rt 2, Harned. The funeral was Friday morning, June 21, at the Waldons Sierra Chapel, Reno, Nev, with burial in Reno. _____________________________X-Message: #2 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Janice Armstrong Date: 28 August 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Arba C. Tucker, 1971, Breckinridge Co ------------------------------------------------------------ Private collection; most likely source, Breckinridge Co Ky Herald-News. A hand written note of "3-11-1971" gives possible date of publication. Arba C Tucker, 82 year old West View resident, died at the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital Wednesday, March 3, 1971, following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Bertha Tucker of West View; two daughters, Mrs Ethel Smith of Harned and Mrs Agnes Hardin of Logansport, Indiana, a son, Cecil Tucker of Fernley, Nev, a step-son, Harold Payne of Garfield and a step-daughter, Mrs Dorothy English of Louisville. Members of the F&AM Lodge No 67 conducted Masonic Services for their departed brother at 8:00 PM Friday at the Dowell Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev Leonard Flener from the West View Methodist Church at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 6. Interment was in the Kingswood Cemetery directed by the Dowell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were L D Laslie, Lester Armes, Clay Conkwright Jr, Allen H Wilson, Robert Haynes and Elbert Vance. _____________________________X-Message: #3 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Janice Armstrong Date: Subject: [KYF] OBIT: George H Hardin, 1970, Breckinridge Co ------------------------------------------------------------ From a privately collected source, possible origin is Breckinridge Co Ky Herald-News. George H Hardin 1908 - 1970 GEORGE H HARDIN, age 61, died February 8, 1970 at 9:00 PM, at Washington, D.C. He was born June 10, 1908 in Maceo, Kentucky and is a former resident of Harned. Surviving Mr Hardin is his wife, Mrs Agnes Hardin, one son, Charles Edward Hardin, Logansport, Ind., and one brother, William Hardin of Kingswood, Ky. Mr Hardin was a member of the Methodist Church and is a veteran of the Army. Funeral services were held from the West View Methodist Church February 12, at 1:00 PM, with Rev W H Richardson and Rev DAVIS officiating. Burial was in the Kingswood Cemetery under the direction of the Dowell Funeral Home. Pallbearers wer Bobby Armes, Ralph Conkwright, Clay Conkwright, George Hardin, Jack Henning, and Larry Hardin. _____________________________X-Message: #4 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 28 August 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Amelia CARTER, 1911, Monroe Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "Amelia Carter died 1911 at home near Meshack. Leaves large number of descendants and relatives." Source: Unknown Glasgow (KY) newspaper, found in old scrapbook. _____________________________X-Message: #5 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by Martha Lamkin, Email Registry ID# Date: 28 August 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Ben F. Runner, Warren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This obituary column, cut from newspapers of the time period, was found pasted in an ancient dust-covered book at a yard sale I attended in Louisville KY.  I'm posting them verbatim in the hopes they will benefit others.  I have no further information and have no connection to any of these names.  I have no additional information on dates, or about which newspapers the original columns were in or the year of publication. BEN F. RUNNER DIED At His Home Near Morton Branch. Daughter at Death’s Door. The sad news of the death of Mr. Ben T. (sic) RUNNER, at his residence near Morton Branch, this county, was received today. The deceased was about 48 years old, and for some time had been a sufferer of tuberculosis. The funeral will be held at Mt. Zion Church, and the burial will follow in the church yard by the side of his first wife. The deceased is survived by his wife and several children. He was a store keeper and farmer, and a man highly esteemed for his many good qualities. His death is particularly a sad one , as his daughter...(continuation of column not included in clipping). _____________________________X-Message: #6 ------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: [KYF] OBIT: David YOUNG, 2002, Washington Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ From the Danville Advocate Messenger, 31 Mar 2002 LAWRENCEBURG -- David Hugh Young, 67, of Forrest Drive died Friday at his home. Born May 20, 1934, in Washington County he was the son of Christine Robinson Young of Harrodsburg and the late Christopher Hugh Young. He was in the Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Penny's Chapel Methodist Church and former owner of Young's Auto Parts and Young's Ford. He was a former member of Cornishville Masonic Lodge, the Lawrenceburg Lion's Club, Lawrenceburg Jaycees, Lawrenceburg American Legion Post No. 34. Additional survivors include his wife, Janice R. Lance Young of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Larry W. Young of Lexington and Mike E. Young of Lawrenceburg, and three grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Ritchie-Peach-Todd Funeral Home by Joe White and Gary Drury. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and after 8 a.m. Monday until time for the service. Memorials may go to the American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, Ky. 40218; or the Kidney Foundation of Central Kentucky, 2417 Regency Road, Suite B, Lexington, Ky. 40503; or God's Basin, P.O. Box 542, Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342. _____________________________X-Message: #7 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by Martha Lamkin, Email Registry ID# Date: 28 August 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Eliza Runner, Warren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This obituary column, cut from newspapers of the time period, was found pasted in an ancient dust-covered book at a yard sale I attended in Louisville KY.  I'm posting them verbatim in the hopes they will benefit others.  I have no further information and have no connection to any of these names.  I have no additional information on dates, or about which newspapers the original columns were in or the year of publication. Mrs. Eliza RUNNER, wife of Wm. T. RUNNER died last night at 9:30 o’clock at her home in the Ray’s Branch vicinity of consumption. She had been in failing health for a year or two and for some time her condition had been such as to give no hope for her recovery. Mrs. RUNNER was 50 years of age and is survived by her husband and six children. She had been since early childhood an earnest and zealous member of the Christian church and was not only an active and consecrated Christian, but a good woman, who to know was to love and esteem. Her death will be deeply regretted by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted at Green River Union Church this afternoon at 3 o’clock by Dr. W. T. WELLS, of this city. _____________________________X-Message: #8 ------------------------------------------------------------ Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Gomer DOWELL, 2002, Lincoln Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ From the Danville Advocate Messenger, 26 Mar 2002 WAYNESBURG -- Services for Gomer Dowell, 76, of Brad Petrey Road will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Hebron Baptist Church by Ken Jewell and Vernon Dowell. Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He died Sunday at Fort Logan Hospital. Born Nov. 13, 1925, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Eugene and Lola Oaks Dowell. He was a member of Mount Hebron Baptist Church and attended Pleasant View Baptist Church. Survivors include his former wife, Christeen Jones Dowell of Stanford; a daughter, Lena Kidwell of Stanford; two grandchildren; and a great- granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry L. Dowell; and a daughter, Brenda J. Dowell. Pallbearers will be Odis, Walter, Gary, Donald, Freeman, Russell and Lonnie Dowell. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Denny, Jerry Saylor, Darrell Dowell, and Junior, Donald and Randey Caudill. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home and noon Thursday until time of service at the church. _____________________________X-Message: #9 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 28 August 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Hascal HAGAN, 1910, Monroe Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Name: Hascal Hagan Residence: Tompkinsville KY Died: Nashville TN Monday, 20 Nov 1972, age 65 Son of the late Johnny and Alice Page Hagan Had been a car dealer and service station operator in Tompkinsville for the past several years. Previously a farmer. Survivors: Wife: Mrs. Hallie M Hagan Sons: Ray of Corydon IN, Harold and Roy, both of Tompkinsville Daughter: Mrs. Naomi Wheat of Louisville KY Brothers: Bascal of Glasgow KY and Hubert of Route 2 Tompkinsville Sisters: Mrs Zelma Popp of Route 2 Tompkinsville and Mrs Opal Parish of Route 3 Tompkinsville Nine grandchildren. Services; Wednesday, 22 Nov 1972, 1:30 pm Old Monroe Baptist Church, burial in Old Mt Herman Cemetery, Bro Garnett Martin officiating. Yokley-Polston Funeral Home was in charge. Source: Unknown Monroe Co KY newspaper, found in old scrapbook. _____________________________X-Message: #10 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 28 August 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: John Matthews, Barren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "Mr. John Matthews died at his [sic] home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Steffey, near Beaver Creek, Thursday morning at the age of 67 years, from apoplexy, very unexpectedly. "He was a single man, never having been married. "He was born and spent his life in the South Fork section, where he was held in the highest regard. "His surviving brothers and sisters are Tucker Matthews of Bowling Green, Mr. Jep Matthews of Fla., and Mr. Allen Matthews of Colorado, Mrs. Frank Smith of near Temple Hill, and Mrs. Steffey, at whose home he died. "Mr. Matthews was a member of the Baptist church at South Fork where the funeral and interment will take place at 11 o'clock Friday." Source: Unknown Glasgow KY newspaper, found in old scrapbook. 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