ky-footsteps Monday, September 22, 2003 Volume 03 : Issue 143 Today's Topics: # 1 [KYF] DEATH CERT: James Harold Babgy, 1939, Green Co. # 2 [KYF] OBIT: Ben Nabors, 1910, Barren Co. # 3 [KYF] OBIT: Ben Neighbors, 1910, Barren Co. # 4 [KYF] OBIT: Charles Wesley Froedge, 1938, Barren Co. # 5 [KYF] OBIT: Pedigo, Stinson & Holman, 1971, Monroe Co. # 6 [KYF] OBIT: William Lewis Cooksey, 1982, Monroe Co. # 7 [KYF] OBIT: Robert Shirley, 1981, Metcalfe Co. # 8 [KYF] OBIT: Zula M. Jackson, 1981, Barren Co. # 9 [KYF] OBIT: Mr. & Mrs. Herman Matthews, 1981, Barren Co. # 10 [KYF] OBIT: Susan Bell Smith, 1939, Barren Co. _____________________________X-Message: #1 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Dixie McMillen Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] DEATH CERT: James Harold Babgy, 1939, Green Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ James Harold BAGBY Certificate # 12428 Place of Death: Green Co KY, Lower Brush Creek Residence: Hudgins Male white married Husband Of: Narcissa Quisenberry Date of Birth: 6 Aug 1851 Age: 87y 9m 11d Occuaption: Farmer Birthplace: Green Co KY Father: John BAGBY, b VA Mother: Ellen Wilcox, b VA Informant: Annie BAGBY, Hudgins KY Burial: Home, 26 May 1939 Date of Death: 25 May 1939 Cause: Senility; refused to eat _____________________________X-Message: #2 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Ben Nabors, 1910, Barren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "Mr. Ben Nabors died October 1910 at home of son-in-law L. V. Hendrickson of Etoile. Age 89. Member of Baptist Church. Wife died many years ago. Children: Mrs. Jas. Nabors, Etoile; T. W. Nabors of Fairmont, Ill.; Mrs. J. A. Foster, Glasgow; Mrs. L. V. Hendrickson of Etoile and Mrs. David Taylor of Mt. Hermon. Interred in Nabors burying ground on Nabors old home place in Etoile country." No stones remain, old records indicate several Nabors and Bailey's buried there. Unknown Glasgow KY newspaper, found in the files of the late Eva Coe Peden. _____________________________X-Message: #3 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Ben Neighbors, 1910, Barren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "Mr. Ben Nabors died October 1910 at home of son-in-law L. V. Hendrickson of Etoile. Age 89. Member of Baptist Church. Wife died many years ago. Children: Mrs. Jas. Nabors, Etoile; T. W. Nabors of Fairmont, Ill.; Mrs. J. A. Foster, Glasgow; Mrs. L. V. Hendrickson of Etoile and Mrs. David Taylor of Mt. Hermon. Interred in Nabors burying ground on Nabors old home place in Etoile country." No stones remain, old records indicate several Nabors and Bailey's buried there. Unknown Glasgow KY newspaper, found in the files of the late Eva Coe Peden. _____________________________X-Message: #4 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Charles Wesley Froedge, 1938, Barren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Photo "DEATH REMOVES VALUABLE CITIZEN "The entire citizenship of Glasgow was grief stricken Monday morning when it became known that one of its distinguished citizens, and a friend to all, Dr. Charles Wesley Froege, had succumed at his home Sunday night about 11 o'clock to a heart attack; and a reverent evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by the citizenship of Glasgow and Barren County was apparent Tuesday afternoon, when funeral services were conducted at the Beech Grove Baptist Church, at Eighty-Eight, his old home, which was attended by a tremendous concourse of friends and relatives. "His devoted help-mate was unaware of any change in his condition until a few moments before the end came. They had entertained members of the family, and other friends Sunday, and in the course of the evening the Doctor had made a call. Retiring about the usual time he was noticed to have difficulty in breathing and with Mrs. Froedge went to the porch for a change of air. Noticing that something was radically wrong, Mrs. Froedge suggested that they return to the room, assisted him to a chair, where he succumed before medical attention could reach him. "Dr. Froedge was almost seventy-three years of age and had been an active practioneer for almost half a century. He was one of the most widely known practioneers in this section of the state. An active, nerver-failing practice in the radius of Eighty Eight and Summer Shade bore heavily on his health, and some years ago he attempted to retire from active practice and moved to town expecting to conserve his strength, but continual demands for his services gave him little rest. He could not refuse the call of one in need, and that axiom was recounted to one of his sons Sunday afternoon just a few hours before his demise when he reminded his son that notwithstanding the fact that he was getting old, that he had to die, he was still imbued with the same ambition he possessed at 15 and that was a "desire to help someone in need." How well the Doctor lived up to that axiom is but common knowledge to a legion of beneficiaries and friends. "Dr. Froedge was a native of Metcalfe county but had spent most of his life in this county. He was a product of the Old Southern Normal school here. After finishing from the Normal school he taught in the rural schools of the county for six years and quit teaching after he decided on a medical profession. He entered the University of Louisville from which school he received his diploma. His first work was in the Eighty Eight section. The crying need for a physician through that section soon extended his practice many miles in each direction. Dr. Froedge possibly had an ambition for a city practice, as most all do, but his devotion to the people he served prevented his making a move. Should he have desired, he could have located in a city and have had his patients within a radius of a few miles, but his devotion to his friends and his profession and the needs of the people he served kept him from entertaining an idea of a different location. "No finer or more upright gentleman ever lived in this county, a more conscientioius man the county did not possess. He was a christian gentleman whose word as as good as bond. Aiding others was one of his main objedts inlife. He was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist church and lived up to the teachings of that body. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and lived up to the teachings of that order. In charity he was benevolent and thoughtful and not only donated to all needs and worthy cases but insisted that others follow his example. "We will add that during his practice he answered all calls where it was humanly possibly. It as never too hot, too cold, too dark or stormy for him to respond when called. If he had an enemy in the world no one knew it. His life was spent making, and serving, friends. "He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Travis Froedge, five sons: Flava and Everett Froedge, Eight Eight, Orbin Froedge, Detroit, Mich., Orlin Froedge, Indianapols, Ind., and Huey Froedge, Glasgow, one daughter, Mrs. Evalyn Painter, four brothers, Arthur Froedge, Breeding, Ky., John Willie and Lotus Froedge, Glasgow, and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Mosby, Subtle, and Mrs. Sudie Garmon, Breeding. He is also survived by two foster sons, Arthur Compton, Summer Shade, and Ray Martin, Glasgow. "Funeral services were held at the Beech Grove Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock by Rev. J. H. Swan and Rev. F. H. Woodard. Burial was in Refuge Cemetery. "Pallbearers were Dr. Clifton Richards, Dr. E. L. Palmore, Dr. J. W. Acton, Dr. Paul S. York, Dr. C. C. Howard, Dr. A. T. Botts, Dr. C. G.Follis and Dr. Oren Beatty. "Although he sleeps, His memory doth live And cheering comforts to his mourners give. He follow virtue as his truest guide, Lived as a Christian - As a Christian died." Unknown Glasgow KY newspaper, from the Birdie Lutzow scrapbooks. Beech Grove Cemetery 13 Nov 1865 - 7 Aug 1938 _____________________________X-Message: #5 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Pedigo, Stinson & Holman, 1971, Monroe Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ "Lightning Kills Four People Monday in Tobacco Barn Near Fountain Run. "Four Monroe County people were killed about 4:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, September 6, 1971, when lightning struck a barn where the four were housing tobacco. A fifth person, Miss Mary Bess Pedigo, 18, who was helping with the work, escaped injury. "The dead are James Ivan Pedigo, 40; his son, James Finley Pedigo, 16; Delson Stinson, 57, and David Holman, 17. Miss Pedigo was the daughter of James Ivan Pedigo. "According to reports, the five people were in the process of hanging two truck loads of tobacco, and only eight sticks from the second load remained when the tragedy occurred. "According to Miss Pedigo, the only witness to the tragedy, she was working on the truck, handing tobacco to Holman, who in turn was passing the tobacco on to the son, David, who was handing it to his father, James Ivan, who was passing it on to Mr. Stinson, who was working in the top of the barn. "According to information received by the News, the lightning pierced the tin roof of the barn, and simultaneously passed through the four men, dropping them in a heap near where the girl, Mary Bess, was standing. "Besides the above-named daughter, Mr. Pedigo is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sue Nelle Broughton Pedigo; two daughters, Annelle, and Rebecca, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan F. Pedigo, Route 2, Fountain Run, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Dean Pedigo of Nashville, Tenn. "Funeral services for Mr. Pedigo and his son were held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, near Holland, Ky., Wednesday afternoon, by Bro Charles Lowe, Bro. Henry Smith and Bro. Thomas Shoemake. Burial was in the church cemetery. "Mr. Stinson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delma Stinson, and one son, Grady Stinson, both of Fountain Run. There is also one grandson. "Services for Mr. Stinson were conducted at Akersville Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday by Bro. Raymond Jones. "Burial was in Akersville Cemetery. "Mr. Holman is survived by his father, Calin Holman, of Fountain Run, and some brothers and sisters, whose names could not be obtain by the News. "Services for Mr. Holman will be held at 2:00 pm. today (Thurday), at the Fountain Run Church of Christ, with burial in the church cemetery. Hugh Funeral Home, of Fountain Run, was in charge of all burial arrangements. Tompkinsville (KY) News, no banner included. _____________________________X-Message: #6 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: William Lewis Cooksey, 1982, Monroe Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no furhter information and am not seeking additional information. Name: William Lewis Cooksey Residence: Route 2, Fountain Run KY Died: Community Hospital in Glasgow KY, 7 Mar 1982, age 85. Retired from RMC Electric Co. Survivors: Wife: Mildred Short Cooksey Sons: Roger Lee of Louisville KY, Robert Earl of Rochdale IN, Leroy and Fred, both of IN Daughters: Barbara Jean Howey, Luread Kinslow, Nina Kinslow, Margaret Cooksey, all of IN and Linda Lou Lalin of Louisville 34 grandchildren Services: Tuesday afternoon, 9 Mar 1982, Hughes Funeral Home Chapel, burial Union Cemetery. Barren County (KY) Progress, Thursday, 18 Mar 1982, p. 4. _____________________________X-Message: #7 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Robert Shirley, 1981, Metcalfe Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Name: Robert Shirley Residence: Edmonton KY Died:Tuesday, residence, age 80. Survivors: Sons: Elvie of Lebanon IL and Eddie of Bowling Green KY Daughters: Delois Ann Page of Scottsville KY and Doris Faulkner of Memphis TN Sisters: Pearl Dean of White Hall IL, Mary Broady and Agnes Wilkerson, both of Glasgow KY and Delsie Bell of Summer Shade KY. Eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Services: 2 m Thursday, chapel of Butler Funeral Home, burial Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, 2 July 1981. _____________________________X-Message: #8 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Zula M. Jackson, 1981, Barren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Name: Zula M. Jackson Residence: 113 Grandview, Glasgow KY Died: Wednesday, 18 Nov 1981, Community Hospital, age 68. Survivors: Son: Billy Ray Johns of Glasgow Daughter: Mary Catherine Gulley of Glasgow Eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Services; Friday, 2:30 pm, A F Crow and Son Funeral Home, burial Walnut Hill Cemetery. Barren County (KY) Progress, Thursday, 26 Nov 1981, p. 4. Walnut Hill Cemetery Jula Mae Jackson 3 Apr 1913 - 18 Nov 1981 _____________________________X-Message: #9 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Mr. & Mrs. Herman Matthews, 1981, Barren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "Funeral Sunday for slain couple. By Joel Wilson, Times Managing Editor. "Joint funeral services have been set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the A. F. Crow and Son Funeral Home for Mr. and Mrs. Herman Matthews, Route 1, Glasgow, who were fatally shot Wednesday during a robbery at their home on Highway 68-80 west. "Meanwhile the investigation by the Barren County Sheriff's office and Kentucky State Police continues and a preliminary autopsy report has been received by Barren County Coroner Bob Hunt. "Hunt said Friday that it had been determined that Matthews had been shot three times in the side of the upper chest, one shot completely passing through the arm before entering the chest. "According to Hunt, Mrs. Matthews was shot twice, once is the side of the lower abdomen and once in the side of the upper chest. "Both Mr. and Mrs. Matthews were apparently shot with the same weapon and authorities believe it to be a 25 caliber automatic. "Hunt said that a coroner's inquest will be scheduled later. "State Police and the sheriff's office were running down meager leads Friday, trying to check out descriptions of vehicles reportedly seen in the area around the time of the incident. "The time of the attack on the elderly couple has reportedly been estimated at shortly before 5 p.m. Reports Friday indicated that state police had been told by a passer-by that Mrs. Matthews had been seen running from the garage to the house at about 4:55 p.m. "Mrs. Matthews had reportedly spoken on the telephone at about 4:30 p.m. to a customer, Charles Medley. It was Medley who later discovered Mr. Matthews body at about 5:30 p.m. Medley had called about selling some scrap auto radiators to Matthews and had come to the shop about an hour later to bring the radiators. "State Police are reluctant to discuss the details of their investigation. Detective Tim O'Dell, who is heading the investigation, told reporters that releasing too many details would not be advantageous to the investigation. "The police are acting on the theory, however, that robbery was the motive of the shootings since Mr. Matthews wallet and Mrs. Matthews purse were both missing. He was reportedly known to carry large sums of cash." Glasgow Municipal Cemetery Herman C Matthews - 23 July 1904 - 6 May 1981 Mae Dearing Matthews 23 May 1916 - 6 May 1981, on same stone with Herman C, m. Sept. 10, 1932. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Friday, 8 March 1981 _____________________________X-Message: #10 ------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted by E-mail Registry submittor Sandi Gorin Date: 20 September 2003 Subject: [KYF] OBIT: Susan Bell Smith, 1939, Barren Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. "MRS. SUSAN BELL SMITH age 79, widow of Charlie Smith and lived near Coral Hill. Formerly Susan Belle Bybee. Member of the Christian Church. Daughters: Mrs. L. M. Chew, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. J. L. Evans & Mrs. Earl Scroggy of Coral Hill; Sons: Fred Smith of Williamson, West Va.; Jack B. Smith and Roderick E. Smith of Coral Hill. Brothers: Sanford Bybee of Coral Hill; W. M. Bybee of Louisville. Burial in family Cemetery at home place." Unknown Glasgow KY newspaper from files of the late Eva Coe Peden. Smith Cemetery 2 Jan 1859 - 4 Oct 1939 End of ky-footsteps-digest V03 #03 143 ************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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