Obituaries

Leslie "Butch" Howard

4/24/2013

POWDERLY - Leslie "Butch" Howard, 52, of Powderly, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:25AM at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mr. Howard was born September 12, 1960 in Hopkins County. He was a correctional officer and member of Willow Glen Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Howard; and brother Ron Withrow.Survivors include his wife, Sherri Bagby Howard; daughter Taylor Howard; father and step-mother Joe Mack... Read more
Sadie "Glennie" Crick

4/22/2013

SACRAMENTO - Sadie "Glennie" Crick, 74, of Sacramento, died Monday, April 22, 2013 at 4:55AM at Kindred Nursing in Calhoun. Mrs. Crick was born April 13, 1939 in Todd County. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family - children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Earle Siggers and Mary Siggers; sisters Laura Gibbs, Kathleen Draper, and Jonell... Read more
Richard Otis Stroud

4/21/2013

CROFTON - Richard Otis Stroud, 79, of Crofton, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 11:30PM at his home. Mr. Stroud was born January 30, 1934 in Bremen. He was a logger and member of Knobbs Church of God of Prophecy in Rumsey. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved old country music, outdoor activities, baseball and UK basketball, playing guitar, and logging. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Claircy Higgs Stroud; brothers... Read more
Harold Raymond Stewart, Jr.

4/20/2013

BREMEN – Harold Raymond Stewart, Jr., 78 of Bremen, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at his residence in Bremen. He was born July 5, 1934 in Muhlenberg County, was a retired coal miner with Peabody Coal Company River Queen Mine and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Bremen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Stewart, his parents, Raymond and Magdeline Nelley Stewart and a brother, Darrell Stewart. Survivors include two sons... Read more
Robert Morris Cunningham

4/19/2013

CENTRAL CITY- Robert Morris Cunningham, 71, of Central City, died April 19, 2013 at 4:30 a.m. at his residence. Mr. Cunningham was born July 29, 1941 in Cadiz, KY. He was a self-employed logger. Survivors include his wife, Sue Neal Cunningham; one son Robert Bynum; one daughter Tina Chibalier; two step-daughters, Lana Trouthman and Susan Piper; three step-sons Joseph Croft, John Croft, and Bobby Croft; two sisters Lillie Parker and Janie... Read more
Sherry Lynn Turner

4/19/2013

DRAKESBORO – Sherry Lynn Turner, 53, of Drakesboro, died Friday, 4-19-2013 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born December 3, 1959 in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and a member of the New Paradise Baptist Church in Greenville. Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Turner of Drakesboro, her mother Louise Turner of Drakesboro, her sister, Debbie Burkeen of Florida, and her half brother, Henry Hill of North Carolina. ... Read more
Kenneth Wayne Earle

4/18/2013

GREENVILLE - Kenneth Wayne Earle, 80, of Greenville, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 8:00AM at Kindred Nursing Rehab in Greenville. Mr. Earle was born February 11, 1933 in Muhlenberg County. He was retired from TVA as a shift supervisor. He was a member of Greenville United Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Winfield and Mary Mildred Earle; and brother Cecil Terry Earle.... Read more
Grace Whitney Mahan

4/18/2013

DRAKESBORO - Grace Whitney Mahan, 88, of Drakesboro, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mrs. Mahan was born August 28, 1924 in Muhlenberg County. She was retired from the Muhlenberg County Board of Education, where she worked as a cook at Hughes-Kirk School. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Mary Carmel Whitney; daughter Sandra Franklin; son Delmas W.... Read more
Jason Cory Sweeney

4/16/2013

GREENVILLE - Jason Cory Sweeney, age 40, of Greenville, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11:05PM in Powderly. Mr. Sweeney was born March 4, 1973 in Muhlenberg County. He was a miner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gail Sweeney and Drema Sweeney Evitts. Survivors include a son, Skyler Sweeney; sister Leigh Ward of Central City; uncle Allen (Tammy) Mercer of Central City; two aunts Cindy Mercer of Greenville and Phyllis (Ronnie)... Read more
Jo Anne Moore

4/15/2013

CENTRAL CITY - Jo Anne Moore, 83, of Central City, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at 10:28PM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Moore was born May 26, 1929 in Webster County. She was a retired school teacher and librarian with Muhlenberg County School System. She was a member of Green River Chapel General Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She was also a long time Sunday School teacher and choir... Read more