Judy E. Oberhausen. 56. Died February 11, 2008, Bowling Green, KY. Parents: late Charlie Jones and Jewanna Shumate Mattice, who survives. Survivors: husband, Joel David "Jody" Oberhausen: sons; Kenneth "Donnie" McHargue, William "Bill" Smith, Marty and Tammy Smith, Anthony "Tony" McHargue, Jacob and Kristy Oberhausen: daughter, Amy Oberhausen and Patrick Harvey. Predeceased by: stepfather, Ralph Mattice. Burial: Stoney Point Cemetery in Allen county, KY. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 14, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Jessie Monroe Grimes, of Scottsville. 80. Died February 11, 2008, Tompkinsville. Warren County, KY native. Korean War Army veteran. Parents: late Allen and Bonnie Poteet Grimes. Survivors: sons; Steve Grimes, Terry Grimes: sisters; Lillie and James Lewis, Louise Nelthorpe, Lucy and Willard Brockett: sisters-in-law; Margie Grimes, Roxie Grimes. Predeceased by: brothers; Freddie Grimes, Julian Grimes. Burial: Bethel Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 14, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Johnny Doolin. 59. Died February 6, 2008, Lafayette, TN. Result of tornado. Allen County, KY native. Parents: late Eldon Doolin and Maggie Ellen Jackson Tinsley. Survivors: special friend, Shirley Jones: sons; Johnathan Doolin and his fiance, Tosha Stewart, Timothy Doolin and his fiance, Kristy Stevens, James DeBrue: daughter, Connie and Michael Harvey: brother, Roger and Mary Tinsley: sisters; Mary and Art Railey, Norma and John Miller. Predeceased by: sister, Toy Louise Berry. Bruial: Chestnut Point Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 14, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Willis Neal "Cotton" McCoy. 55. Died February 8, 2008, Bowling Green, KY. Monroe County native. Parents: late Bethel McCoy and Mary Catherine Davis McCoy. Survivors: wife, Stella Shipley McCoy: sons; Wesley Neal and Hailee McCoy, John Curtis McCoy: brothers; Nelson and Marie McCoy, Lewis McCoy, Jackie McCoy. Burial: Allen County Memorial Gardens. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 14, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Linda Stephens. 53. Died February 6, 2008, Scottsville. Result of tornado. Parents: late Jessie Lewis Johnson and Nettie Mae Witcher Payton. Survivors: husband, Willie Stephens: sons; Kevin and Felicia Stephens, Kenny and Stephanie Stephens: brothers; Jerry Johnson, Larry Holmes, Gene Holmes, David Payton: grandchildren; Lindsey Stephens, Kaden Stephens, Kylie Stephens, Bryson Stephens, Kasey Stephens. Predeceased by: sister, Phyllis Sullivan: brother, Robert Holmes: grandson, Hunter Stephens, who died in the tornado. Burial: Mount Union General Baptist Church Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 7, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Hunter Stephens. 2. Died February 6, 2008, Scottsville, KY. The result of a tornado. Allen County native. Parents: Kevin William Stephens and Felicia Dawn Stinson Stephens, who survive. Predeceased by: paternal grandmother, Linda Stephens, who died in the tornado: maternal great-grandmother, Wanda Willoughby: maternal great-grandfather, Jesse Stinson. Other survivors: brother, Bryson Stephens: sister, Kasey Stephens: stepbrother, Kaden Stephens: stepsister, Kylie Stephens: maternal grandparents, Angie and Tracy Payne, Don and Teresa Stinson: paternal grandfather, Willie Stephens: maternal great-grandfather, Carrel Willoughby: maternal great-grandmother, June Stinson: paternal great-grandparents, Henry and Eula Stephens. Burial: Mount Union General Baptist Church Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 7, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Joy Dow. 58. Died February 6, 2008, Scottsville, KY. Result of tornado. Parents: Lattie Harrison Moore, who survives and the late Mildred Maxine Frost Moore. Husband, Michael Walter Dow, died in the same tragedy. Other survivors: son, Kenneth Skillern Jr.: daughters; Brandi and Jaron Jensen, Cherilyn Guy: brother, Alan Moore: sisters; Judy and Kenneth Hatton, Joan and Richard Lang, Angel Searcy. Burial: Crescent Hill Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 7, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Mike Dow. 50. Died February 6, 2008, Scottsville, KY. Result of a tornado. Westdale, N.Y. native. Parents: late Gerald William Dow and Elizabeth Mae Rasmussen Dow Rehborg, who survives. Wife: late Phyllis Joy Moore Dow, who died in same tragedy. Burial: Crescent Hill Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 14, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Margaret Jean Bishop. 73. Died February 5, 2008, Bowling Green, KY. Warren County native. Parents: late Claude J. and Elizabeth H. Embry. Husband: late Earl Bishop Sr. Survivors: son, Earl Bishop Jr.: daughter, Barbara Jean Gann: brother, Harold and Christine Embry: sister, Anna Mae Embry. Predeceased by: grandson, Brian Fleming. Burial: Wade Cemetery in Butler County, KY. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, February 7, 2008, Page 4 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Mildred L. Jent FRANKLIN Mildred Lee Ackerman Jent, 91, of Franklin died Feb. 17, 2008, at her residence. The Allen County native was a graduate of Western Kentucky State Teacher's College and a member of the Retired Teacher's Association. Most of her teaching career was spent at Barnes School in Simpson County. She was a member of Old Liberty General Baptist Church in Warren County. She was a daughter of the late Byrd M. Ackerman and Nola Dalton Ackerman and the wife of the late Frank Jent. She was preceded in death by a sister, Zula Ackerman Goodrum. Funeral: 11am Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Crafton Funeral Home, Franklin, KY Survivors: Son - Ronald Jent (Millie); Grandchildren: Rhonda Jent Pedigo (Mike), Eddie Jent (Patricia) Robert Jent; Great-grandchildren: Hunter and Spencer Jent The complete obituary can be found at www.bgdailynews.com Monday February 18, 2008 for up to 14 days without charge. After that time, there is a charge to use the archives. A couple of years ago Mimi Alexander published (with Mrs. Jent's permission) a series called "The Goodrum Papers." These are found on one of the Allen County websites. They were of special interest to me, having been one of Mrs. Jent's 4th grade students way back when and knowing some of the people she "talked" about. She was a very special lady to many, many children, their children, and even grandchildren. I consider myself fortunate to have been one of her students. She along with my mother taught me the love of reading. Most days she read a story to us kids. Jesse Stuart became one of my favorite authors as a result of Mrs. Jent's reading his stories to us. She will be missed! Lou Travelsted

Genealogy from A to Z by Michael John Neill Accuracy. Are your records as accurate as possible? Have transcriptions been made correctly and in an honest effort to copy the original precisely? Bibliographies. Have you looked at bibliographies and finding aids frequently shown on state archives websites and genealogical research libraries? Materials listed in these guides may assist you in your research. Bibliographies in historical or genealogical journal articles may also reference materials of which you were not aware. Cited. Are you sources cited in such a way that you or someone else could easily find the record again if necessary? If not, consider expanding your source detail. Documented. Do you have at least one source for each event or name in your database? Although one source does not imply accuracy and multiple independent sources are preferable, one is a start. Errors. Remember that any record can contain errors. Never assume that one record is 100 percent accurate. Gather as many records as possible before drawing conclusions. Faith. Have you searched for records of your ancestor's faith? Records of church membership may provide insights into your ancestor's life and family. Google. Have you Googled all your relatives? I searched for a relative that died twenty years ago, entering in his name and last county of residence in the search box. I got several hits, including a post made by a granddaughter. Home. Did your ancestor go back "home" to marry, have a child, die, or to be buried? Do not assume your ancestor never made any trips back home. In some cases significant events might have taken place "at home" after the ancestor had left that required his return. Ignorance. We're all ignorant in some area or another. Being ignorant simply means you do not know something, and not knowing something can lead to misinterpretation. Remedy your ignorance. Attend a conference, read a journal article, read a book, ask questions, but do not let ignorance create additional research "blocks." Journals. Have you searched genealogical society journals and quarterlies for information on your ancestors? Some have been published in online form, some are indexed in PERSI (Periodical Source Index), and some are unindexed, but these print materials may contain just the clue you are looking for. Kith and kin. Have you researched all the kith and kin of your ancestor? Unless he was a Hoover, your ancestor did not travel in a vacuum and there's a good chance his neighbors and associates are people he knew back "home" or are related in some fashion. Lifetime. Have you researched your ancestor for her entire lifetime? The gaps that result from an incomplete picture may be hindering your research. Memorization. Are you using "facts" or concepts in your research that you have "memorized?" Are you certain you have remembered them correctly? Trusting your own memory should be done sparingly. New. Have you kept up with new indexes and databases? Many times "new" databases or websites provide easier access to records that previously have been difficult to utilize. Organization. Have you organized all your information in a way that makes sense and that others can understand? For some of us this may occupy the rest of our "genealogical lives." Preface. Do you read the preface to published and online materials you use? Prefatory material should indicate if there were records gaps, omissions, or difficulties, or other issues encountered when compiling the book or database. Not reading the preface could create problems where none exist. Quiet time. Do you give yourself "quiet time?" The ability to solve some problems or to be inspired can be enhanced when there are no distractions. If your research is done with constant interruptions you may be missing important clues. Robotic. Has your research become robotic? If you are approaching each ancestral problem with the same process and the same set of assumptions, you may be making a mistake. Determine how this ancestor is different from others you have researched and change your approach accordingly. Soundex. Do you know what alternate names are searched when a Soundex search option is chosen for your last name? If not, you may not be searching for all the names you think you are. Terminology. Do you know what those "legal" words mean in a deed or a will? An incorrect interpretation could lead to wasted research time or inaccurate conclusions. URL. When you print or save genealogical information from a website are you also printing or saving the URL (Uniform Resource Locator--the website address)? If you don't, you may waste valuable time re-locating the information online should that be necessary. Variants. Have you considered variant spellings for first and last names? Variants can easily result from handwriting issues and how your ancestor pronounced his name. Why? Are you asking "why?" The reason your ancestor moved, the reason he sold his farm when he did, the reason a child is left out of a will--all may have genealogical significance. There are times when you may really never know "why" but just asking the question may get you to thinking. X-ray. Have you x-rayed your genealogical documents? Not literally, but rather have you looked beyond the surface of each record to see what less-than-obvious clues are included? You. Have you written your life story? Don't leave behind piles of information on long dead ancestors and precious little on yourself. Z. There is no Z entry on this list. It is done to make the point that not only does not every letter get a word, but not every question can be answered. Sometimes we all need to remember that. Michael John Neill is a genealogical writer and speaker who has been researching his or his children's genealogy for more than twenty years. A math instructor in his "other life," Michael taught at the former Genealogical Institute of Mid-America and has served on the FGS Board. He also lectures on a variety of genealogical topics and gives seminars across the country. He maintains a personal website at _www.rootdig.com_ (http://email.ancestry.com/cgi-bin13/DM/y/jsSN0SrkKs0HHn0ZSU0Gt) **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

Fannie Wood Tinsley of Scottsville, KY. 95. Died January 23, 2008, Glsgow, KY. Barren County native. Parents: late Abraham "Abe" Lilburn Wood and Lute Wheet Wood. Husband: late Marvin Ellis Tinsley. Survivors: son, Glenn Allen and Glenda Tinsley: daughter, Marlene and Larry Britt: sisters; Rilla Hunt, Kathleen Gravens. Predeceased by: brothers; Orene Wood, Erby Wood: sisters; Annie Simmons, L. B. Jackson, Johnnie Ree Doolin. Burial: New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Genieve Kinnaird England. 79. Died January 25, 2008, Horse Cave, KY. Metcalfe County native. Parents: late Joe Kinnaird and Lora Pickett Kinnaird. Husband: late Carlos J. England. Survivors: daughter, Patty Jo England: sister, Louvenia Kinnaird: granddaughter, Karen and Steve Meador. Predeceased by: brothers; Fred Kinnaird, Venus Kinnaird, Bobby Kinnaird. Burial: Cosby Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Janie Sprowl. 63. Died January 24, 2008, Scottsville, KY. New Albany, IN. native. Parents: late Charles Real and Wilma Joyce Oborne Real. Survivors: daughter, Lisa and Steve Chastain: son, Charles E Sprowl. Cremation. Goad Funeral Home. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Dortch Freedom West.. 83. Died January 24, 2008, Lafayette, TN. Macon County, TN native. World War II veteran. Parents: late Silas and Vester Snider West. Survivors: nephews; Ronald and Anna Parker, Wayne and Hazel Parker: special friend, Paula White. Predeceased by: brother, Odell West: sisters; Virgie West, Della West Parker: special friend, Conella Wallace. Burial: Haysville Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Kiley Terrell. 81. Died January 22, 2008, Indianapolis, IN. Allen County, KY native. Wife: late Reoma Williams Terrell. Survivors: daughters; Sylvia Lucas, Sheila Cochran: sister, Faye McCoy. Services: Memorial Park. Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Home in charge. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

William "Bill" Francis McPherson, JR of Scottsville, KY. 51. Died January 21, 2008. Bridgeton, N.J. native. Parents: late William Francis McPherson SR. and Stella McPherson. Survivors: fiancee, Heidi Snyder: sons; Louis McPherson, Brian Snyder: daughters; Pauline McPherson, Rachael Snyder, granddaughter, Angelina McPherson. Burial: Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

W. Bruce Dugas of Scottsville, KY. 46. Died January 25, 2008, Warren County. White Castle, LA native. Parents: Wayne and Laura Jo Turner Dugas, who survive. Other survivors: wife, Donna Dugas: daughter, Laura Nicole Dugas: son, Will Dugas: stepson, Lucas Goodrum: brothers; Foster and Steve Dugas. Burial: Crescent Hill Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Hollis Brown. 89. Died January 25, 2008, Franklin, KY. Allen County native. Parents: late Charlie Henry Brown and Roxie Golden Anderson Brown. Wife: late Bessie Lee Thomas Brown. Survivors: daughters; Mildred and Donnie Finn, Katherine Wuff and companion, Timothy Graves, Lois and Mike Perry, Annie May: sisters; Virginia and Billy Sullivan, Ruby Neal and Edward Marsh. Predeceased by: brothers; Oltie Brown, Douglas Brown: sister, Lillian May Marsh. Burial: Macedonia Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com

Emma Duncan. 92. Died January 23, 2008, Scottsville, KY. Warren County native. Parents: late Arch Washington Harmon and Euphilia Elizabeth Benson Harmon. Husband: late Audrey Roy Duncan. Survivors: daughters; Nancy Duncan, Donna Pat and Mike Huntsman, Audrey Ann and John Gatewood. Burial: Crescent Hill Cemetery. Refer to: The Citizen-Times, January 31, 2008, Page 5 Submitted by: Mary Kathern Beadle Sweetpotato14551@Yahoo.Com