This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Blaydes, Dial, Mouser, Dunbar, Willard, Whitlock, Morgan, Henry, Martin Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17466/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rev. Sonnie Cordell Blaydes, son of the late Mr. John I. Blaydes and Mrs. Donnie Dial Blaydes, was born July 27, 1921, in Metcalfe County and departed this life on Thursday, December 24, 1998, at the Audubon Hospital in Louisville. He was 77 years, four months and 27 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the United Christian Church and also the Ministerial Association. He united in marriage to Miss Mary Drusilla Mouser on July 3, 1942, who survives. To this union were born two sons and three daughters: Henry Ford Blaydes of Valley Station, Mary Alice Dunbar of Louisville, Velma Lee Stillwell of Mt. Washington, Joseph Blaydes of Mableton, Georgia, and Doris Marlene Willard of Louisville. He is also survived by five sisters and two brothers: Lucille Whitlock of Edmonton, Emeline Mouser of New Albany, Indiana, Ruby Morgan of Edmonton. James Blaydes of Center, Jacob Blaydes of Center, Barbara Henry of Louisville, Elizabeth Martin of Edmonto! n; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services for Rev. Sonnie Cordell Blaydes were conducted Monday, December 28, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Rev. Dennis Middleton officiated. Active pallbearers were Sonnie Dunbar, Tommy Stillwell, Jr., Ronald Dunbar, Tim my Stillwell, Jay Sutherland and John Stillwell. Honorary pallbearers were Milford Blaydes and Junior Dunbar. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 19 Kentucky Vital Records Index, cd's BLAYDES, LAWNY C; 3 Aug 1921; MTCLF; mother DICL DONA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Burris, Downey, Rasner, Clark, McGinley, Holmes, Keltner, Simpson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17465/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Paul Burris, of Ridgecrest Road, Elizabethtown, formerly of Campbellsville, son of the late Willie Burris and Pearl Downey Burris, was born in Adair County on March 16, 1921. He died at 9:43 a.m. Sunday, November 8, in Elizabethtown. He was 77 years of age. He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the College Heights United Methodist Church. He was a retired bulldozer operator. He united in marriage to Evey Rasner February 11, 1944. Besides his wife, Evey Burris of Elizabethtown, he is survived by son and daughter-in-law and daughter and son-in-law. Barry L. and Linda Burris of Mt. Washington and Sharon and Gilbert Clark of Campbellsville; three granddaughters: Shannon McGinley of Indianapolis, Merica Clark of Campbellsville, and Aftan Burris of Mt. Washington; two great-grandchildren: Christopher McGinley and Brittany McGinley of Indianapolis; one brother and two sisters: Garnett Burris of Campbellsville, Hilda Holmes of Louisville, and Bell Marie Keltner of Col! umbia; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters: Ray Burris, Gilbert Burris, Coakley Burris, Barbara Ann Simpson and Catherine Holmes. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 10, at the Parrott and Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Bob Graham. Burial was in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ernie Burris, Jeff Burris, Phillip Burris, Steve Burris, Edgar Holmes, Jr., and Carolyn Keltner. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 19 Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb BURRIS PAUL D; age 77; death place HARDIN; residence HARDIN; death date 8 Nov 1998 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Byerly, Wright, Rayburn, Cook, McLemore, Slona, Judd Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17464/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lela W. Byerly, of Marengo, Indiana, died Sunday morning, March 29,1998, at Todd Dickey Medical Center, Leavenworth, Indiana. She was a member of Marengo United Methodist Church. She was born in Greensburg to Thomas Jefferson Wright and Polly Rayburn Wright. She was the wife of James E. (Jimmie) Cook and Roland Byerly, both deceased. Funeral services were held at Dillmon Green Funeral Home in Marengo, Indiana, Tuesday, March 31, at 1 p.m. (EST) with interment in Marengo Cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Bessie Atherton, of Campbellsville, three daughters, Elizabeth McLemore of Bowling Green, Dorothy Sloan of Munfordville, and Rebecca Judd of Marengo, and one son, James E. Cook, of Bowling Green. Other survivors include seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 18 The Judd Book, by Peggy Gregory, p. 217, 234 1910 Green Co., ED0040, visit 0267. Wight Thomas J. head, 49 2nd marriage, m 16 yr, Farm Tentant; Polly A,36,1st mar,16 yrs, 8 children, 5 living; Dinah E,dau,15; Florence,dau,13; Lelia A,Dau,7; Dollye A,Dau,4; Cliffie,dau,6month; All were born in Kentucky. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Beams, Underwood, Risen, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17463/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Gladys Beams, daughter of the late Mr. Logan Underwood and Mrs. Ermine Risen Underwood, was born February 13, 1912, in Taylor County and departed this life Sunday, September 20, 1998, at the Medco Nursing Home in Campbellsville. She was 86 years, seven months and seven days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church at the time of her death. She united in marriage to Mr. Arvin Beams on December 31, 1930, and he preceded her in death March 6, 1988. To this union were born two sons: Vernon and James Beams, both of Campbellsville. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral for Mrs. Gladys Beams was conducted Wednesday, September 23, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Rev. Otis Skaggs officiated. Pallbearers were Mickey Underwood, Jason Beams, Kevin Mings, Chris Thompson, Billy M! iiby and Russell Skaggs. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 18 Kentucky Vital REcords Index, cd's UNDERWOOD, MARY G; TAYLR; mother RISON ERMAN; 13 Dec 1912 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Butler, Pendleton, Ford, Miller, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17462/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wendell P. Butler, 87, of Frankfort, died Friday, January 21, 2000, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg following a long illness. He was a native of Sulphur Well, Metcalfe County, former state senator, state school superintendent, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Agriculture, secretary of the Education and Arts Cabinet, Kentucky state government, and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was the son of the late Henry and Pearl Pendleton Butler and the widower of Edna Ford Butler. Surviving him are three sons: Kendall Jerel, Rendell Terel and Wendell Ford Butler; three granddaughters: Kendra Alexis Miller, Erica Nicole and Bethanie Gaile Butler: one great-grandson: Nicholas Butler, all of Frankfort, one brother, Morris Butler, of Greensburg. Funeral services for Mr. Wendell P. Butler were conducted Tuesday, January 25. at the First United Methodist Church in Frankfort. Dr J.T. Harmon, Dr. James Shepherd. Dr. David Hilton, Rev. Don Karsn! er and former Governor Julian Carroll officiated. Burial was in the family lot in the Frankfurt Cemetery. V.F.W. Post 4075 conducted military honors at the gravesite. Active bearers were Louis Rowe, Gary Ford, Charles Rush, Danny Butler, Jerry Hueke, Jimmy Butler and Jerry Irving. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass or the First United Methodist Church. Harrod Bros. Funeral Home in Frankford was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 17 The Shannon Family Tree, by Harry R. Allen, p. 19 Kentucky Vital Records index, cd's BUTLER, WENDELL; MTCLF; mother PENDLETON PEARL; 18 Dec 1912 1920 Metcalfe Co. Ky. Census; SULPHUR WELL Series: T625 Roll: 591 Page: 224; Heritage Quest Census Images Theophilis Pendleton, 69, widower, Ky; Pearl S. Bulter, dau., 38, Ky; Robert H. Butler, 42, son-in-law, Ky; Horace P., grandson, 9, Ky; Wendell P., grandson, 7, Ky; Annie R., grand dau., 6, Ky; Rupert S., grandson, 1 10/12, Ky; Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Brantley, Shively, Whitaker, Hensley, Trimble, Wooster, Dudley, Truss, Thompson, Williams, Denman, Smith, Brewer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17461/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mattie Lee (Shively) Brantley, 77, of Springfield, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 22, 1999, at Community Hospital. She was born December 14, 1921, in Greensburg, the daughter of James and Lonie (Calhoun) Shively. She attended Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Survivors include her children: Patricia "Trish" Brantley, Clinton (Gloria) Brantley, Jr., Michael Paul (Bonnie) Brantley, Kathy Brantley . and Penny Whitaker, all of Springfield, Ethel Ree B. (Cyrus) Hensley of Xenia, Ohio, Rose Pearl B. (Jay) Trimble and Kenneth Brantley of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Ray (Julia) Brantley of Corona, California; one brother, George Ernest Shively of Campbellsville; grandchildren, Alisa, Ricarolos (Shawnita), Wanda, Gyasi, Rashad, Steven, Bryan Brantley, all of Springfield, Keith Wooster, Laytoya (Dennis) Otieno and Samuel, Samaria and Tamaria Whitaker, Carolyn (Bruce) Dudley, Wanda (Curtis) Truss, Kenneth (Barbara) Thompson, Vivian (Kenneth) Williams, Jamie and Crissy Denman, all of Springfield, and Eric, Joyce, Teresa (Christopher) Smith and Vanessa (Gerald), Raymond and Edward of Chattanooga, Tennessee; four cherished great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, DeShawn, DeShae and Ricarlos II; 30 additional great-grandchildren; cherished nieces and nephew, Mary Lee (Shively) Henry and James Shively. Jr., both of Greensburg, and Marilyn Shively of Louisville; and a host of additional nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including special friend, Mate Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clinton Brantley, Sr., stepson, James Brantley, two sisters, Edna B. (Shively) Phillips and Kathryn (Shively) Brewer, and two brothers, James and William Shively. A memorial service was held Friday, November 26, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church with pastor, Rev. James H. Gavin officiating. In accordance with her request, Mrs. Brantley's body will be donated to the Wright State University Medical Center. The final tribute is a service by P! orter-Quails Funeral Home, Inc. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 16 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Bagby, Snow, Firebaugh, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17460/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Brenda L. Bagby, 45, of Wooster, Ohio, died Friday, August 14, 1998, at her home. She was born December 9, 1952, in Princeton, West Virginia, daughter of Louise Southern Snow of Cambridge, Ohio, and the late Edward O. Snow. Mrs. Bagby moved from Cambridge with her husband to Wayne County in 1974 and was a supervisor at the Wooster Brush Company since 1990. She was a member of Sewell Valley Baptist Church of Rainelle, West Virginia, and The Buckeye Ramblin Rods Car Club. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents. She leaves her husband, Larry D. Bagby (formerly of Greensburg), whom she married August 15, 1970, in Cambridge, Ohio; a son, Michael Shane (Kim A.) Bagby of Wooster; two brothers, Mark B. Snow of Sugar Valley, Georgia, and Raymond E. Snow of Diamond, Illinois; five grandchildren, Lela A., Zachary J., Kyla L. Firebaugh, Michael Shane II and Kristen N. Bagby; and many close friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 18, at Custer Funeral Home, Wooste! r, Ohio, with pastor Mark Lile officiating. Burial was in the Wooster Cemetery. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 16 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Bell, Cruse, Nunn, Whitaker, Jolly, Cave, Barrow, Royal, Spalding Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17459/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Steve Allen Bell, son of Mrs. Dorothy Cruse Bell of Elizabethtown and the late Mr. Ralph Jackson Bell, Sr., was born August 28, 1963, in Jefferson County and departed this life on Friday, October 22, 1999, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was 36 years, one month and 25 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ. He united in marriage to Sherry Bell, who resides in Louisville. To this union was born one daughter: Katie Bell of Louisville. He is also survived by a step-son, Bobby Nunn of Louisville; seven sisters and four brothers: Ralph Bell, Jr., of Louisville, Wanda Whitaker of Somerset, Shirley Jolly of Indiana, JoAnn Bell of Elizabethtown, Jerry R. Bell of Louisville, Dennis Bell of Somerset, Linda Cave of Louisville, Diane Barrow of Radcliff, Kenneth Bell of Louisville, Debra Royal of Louisville, and Jeanette Spalding of Louisville; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lucy! and Emmitt Bell and Ruth and Logan Cruse. The funeral services were conducted Monday, October 25, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Bell Cemetery. Rev. Otis Clell Skaggs officiated. Pallbearers were Gary Jolley, John Watson, Larry Bell, Mike Bell, David Payne and Kamilalzu Baidy. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 15 Kentucky Vital Records Index, cd's BELL, STEVE ALLEN; 28 Aug 1963; JEFFN; mother CRUSE DOROTHY H Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Bennett, Underwood, Brown, Blakeman, Cox, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17458/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Joseph Alton Bennett, son of the late Mr. Joe Daniel Bennett and Mrs. Lillie Alton Underwood Bennett, was born February 16, 1949, in Green County and departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 1999, at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. He was 49 years. 11 months and 29 days of age. He had made a profession of faith in Christ. He united in marriage to Miss Virginia Gail Brown on October 9,1970, who survives. To this union were born two sons and one daughter: Larry Douglas Bennett of Hodgenville and Crystal Jean Bennett, both of Hodgenville. He was preceded in death by Joseph Allen Bennett on January 12, 1972. He is also survived by two sisters: Louise Ann Cox and Betty Blakeman, both of Campbellsville; one step-grandson: Jessie Brown of Hodgenville; and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services for Mr. Joseph Alton Bennett were conducted Tuesday, February 16, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Bell Cemetery. Bro. Ralp! h Trumbo officiated. Pallbearers were Steve Stone, Stubby Stone, Leon Underwood, Donald Stone, Butch Brown and Stanley Brown. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 15 Kentucky Vital Records Index, cd's BENNETT, JOSEPH A; 16 Feb 1949; GREEN; mother UNDERWOOD LILLY Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Dobson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17457.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, Wanda, for transcribing this obit! 1910 Green Co. Ky. Miracode census index Margarett F Dobson; ED: 0042; W; 63; Ky; Visit: 0112; Green; Relation: Husband; Relatives: Son William A 30, Ky Son George R 24, Ky Son Edward G 29, Ky Dau-in-law Lois 21, Ky WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATIONS GREEN CO., KY ; From LDS Film #1653360, Item #3 and 1653474 Abstracted & Indexed by Patricia Merrill Hollingsworth; Three Trails West Chapter D.A.R. 2000 George Robert Dobson, age 33, b. Apr. 30, 1885; serf-employed farming; nearest relative - Lois Dobson, Coakley, KY. Tall, slender build, brown eyes, dark hair. Home address Coakley, KY. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaBagbyCarlson Surnames: Dobson, Perkins, Thompson, Duval, Higgason Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17457/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George R. Dobson, 86, son of the late Mr. Washington Dobson and Mrs. Margaret Perkins Dobson, was born April 30, 1885 in Green County and departed this life at 7 P.M., Wednesday, January 12, 1972 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church at the time of his death. He united in marriage to Miss Lois Effie Thompson, who preceded him in death October 7, 1970. To this union were born one son and two daughters: Jesse Dobbin, Greensburg; Mrs. Mildred Duval and Mrs. Margie Higgason, both of Greensburg. Mr. Dobson is also survived by five grandchildren: Larry Duval, California; Linda Duval, Greensburg; Gary and Sharon Higgason, Greensburg; and Simone Dobson, Greensburg. Funeral services were conducted at 10 A.M. (CST) Friday, January 14, 1972 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Revs. Bobby Richerson and Thurman Eato! n officiated. Pallbearers were A.A. Durrett, James Kelly, W.C. Bell, Howard Hodges, T. J. Gorin, Jr., and Charlie Akin. Transcribed by Wanda Bagby Carlson for Karen Jorgensen. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. I, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p.159. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Dixon Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17454.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, Wanda, for transcribing this obit: Located approximately 7 miles South of Greensburg along US 68. Dixon, Katie Apr 19, 1913 - Jul 8, 1988 (wife of Lemon) (daughter of Samuel & Lidy Davis Meadows, buried Kelly Cem.) Dixon, Lemon Dec 18, 1907 - Dec 24, 1992 (son of Charlie & Mollie Coomer Dixon) Dixon, Olen L. Oct 2, 1930 - Jun 22, 1984 (son of Lemon & Katie Morgan Dixon) Dixon, Ruth M. Oct 7, 1932 - Jan 4, 1975 (wife of Olen L.) (daughter of Larence J. & Cathrine Curry) Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb DIXON RUTH M; age 42; death place GREEN; residence GREEN; death date 4 Jan 1975 Kentucky Vital Records Index, cd's CURRY, RUTH M; 7 Oct 1932; GREEN; mother NEAGLES KATHERINE Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Dile Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17455.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb DILE HARLAN; age 39; death place JEFFERSON; residence GREEN; death date 8 Aug 1964 Cemeteries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. 2, by Froggett and Houk, p. 27; Dile Cem. located on Hwy 68, @ 5 miles south of Greensburg, at the old Church of Christ at Thurlow Harlan Dile 13 Jul 1925 - 9 Aug 1964 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Despain Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17456.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, Wanda, for transcribing this obit! Dezarn Cemetery Green County, Kentucky Contributed by Ed Benningfield, February 24, 2000 [knobcreekboy@mindspring.com]. Total records = 76. (Magnolia map, Section 23-L-47 Carter coordinates) The cemetery is on a hill just east of highway 61 in northern Green County. It is about one mile south of the LaRue County line. The cemetery dates back to about 1885. (Courtesy of the Green County Library Despain, Leona, b. 3 April 1893, d.?, (wife of Melvin) Despain, Melvin, b. 18 Nov. 1894, d.? [30 Nov 1983] WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATIONS GREEN CO., KY ; From LDS Film #1653360, Item #3 and 1653474 Abstracted & Indexed by Patricia Merrill Hollingsworth; Three Trails West Chapter D.A.R. 2000 Melvin Despain, age 22, b. Nov. 18, 1894 in Dezarn, KY; employed as telegraph operator by 111. R.R. o. in Batesville, MS; single with no dependents; claims exemption because of weak eyes. Medium height, slender build, blue eyes, dark hair. Home address Dezarn, KY. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Houk Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17453.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, Wanda, for transcribing this obit! The Ennis Family, by Wendell Ennis, 1988, p. 157, 160, 242 Rayburn Cem; transcribed by Bill Clark Houk, Ura B. Sep 25, 1897 - Oct 12, 1967 (son of James Silas & Eliza J. Curry Houk) Houk, Una L. [Luna Laura] Jan 13, 1900 - Oct 2, 1979 (dau of Charlie Mitchell & Valona Wood Pierce Slinker) 1900 Green Co. Ky. Census; Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Brentwood, Green, Kentucky; Roll: T623 523; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 38. Ancestry.com Census Images; 81 / 81 James Hauck, Feb 1853, 47, married 25 years, KyKyKy; Jane, wife, Oct 1854, 46, 14 live births, 13 living children, KyKyKy; Sam, son, Aug 1882, 18, Ky; Kate, dau, May 1883, 17, Ky; Henry, son, Aug 1885, 15, Ky; Luvenie, dau, Apr 1887, 13, Ky; Leanah, dau, Dec 1888, 12, Ky; Ednie, dau, Dec 1890, 10, Ky; Nettie, dau, Feb 1893, 7, Ky; Ura, dau, Sep 1898, 2, KY; William Innis, son, Apr 1879, 21, Ky 1910 Green Co. Ky. miracode census index, James S Hawk; ED: 0047; W; 57; Ky; Visit: 0039; Green; Relation: Husband; Relatives: Wife Eliza J 55, Ill Dau Leonora 20, Ky Son Asa B 12, Ky Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb HOUK URA B; age 70; death place GREEN; residence GREEN; death date 12 Oct 1967 WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATIONS GREEN CO., KY ; From LDS Film #1653360, Item #3 and 1653474 Abstracted & Indexed by Patricia Merrill Hollingsworth; Three Trails West Chapter D.A.R. 2000 Ura Brown Houk, age 20, b. Sept. 25, 1897; self-employed farming; nearest relative -Laura L. Houk, Pierce, KY. Short, medium build, brown eyes & hair. Home address Pierce, KY. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaBagbyCarlson Surnames: DeSpain, DeZarn, Matherly, Clark, Furr Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17456/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Melvin DeSpain, son of the late Irvin L. DeSpain and Mrs. Betty Luna DeZarn DeSpain, was born November 18, 1894 in Green County and departed this life Wednesday, December 18, 1968 at Oxford, Mississippi. He was 74 years of age. He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church at the time of his death. Mr. DeSpain had served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. He had made his home in Winona, Mississippi for the past 35 years where he had worked as a railroad telegrapher. He united in marriage to Miss Leona Matherly, December 20, 1917, who survives. To this union were born two daughters: Mrs. Louise Clark, Lakeview, Texas; and Mrs. Lucy Furr, Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. DeSpain is also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. CST Saturday, December 21, 1968 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with Rev. V. A. Jones officiating. Burial was in DeZarn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Lewis, Robert Thomas ! Carter, Odell Salsman, David Alan Furr, Bruner Wade, and Ray Furr. Transcribed by Wanda Bagby Carlson for Karen Jorgensen. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. I, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p.157. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaBagbyCarlson Surnames: Dile, Estes, Wilson, Berry, Shanks, Russell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17455/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Harlan Dile, 39, son of Mr. Claude Dile and Mrs. Lolar Estes Dile of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, August 9, [1964] in Louisville, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mallie Marie Dile; four daughters: Janice Rose, Diane, Peggy Dorise and Wanda Kay Dile; one son, Freddie Dile, all of Elizabethtown. Other survivors are seven brothers: James Dile, Greensburg; Robert and Rollin Dile, both of Columbia; Richard Dile, Gas City, Ind.; Freeman and Henry Dile, both of Elizabethtown; Leon Dile, Tiskiliva, Ill.; four sisters: Magdaline Wilson, Greensburg, Ethel Mae Berry, Summersville, Maxine Shanks, Elizabethtown and Mary Ann Russell, Fountain Run, Ky. Services were held at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home Tuesday, August 11, at 10:00 a.m. with burial in the Thurlow Jesus Church Cemetery. Rev. Clyde Faulkner and Rev. V. A. Jones officiated. Pallbearers were Roy Morgan, Billie Dile, Jimmie D. Atwell, Jackie Lee Thompson, Terry Lee Thompson and Doug Estes. Transcribed by Wanda Bagby Carlson for Karen Jorgensen. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. I, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p.157. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaBagbyCarlson Surnames: Dixon, Curry, Scroggy Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17454/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Millie Dixon, daughter of the late Mr. Jenkins Curry and Mrs. Catherine Neagle Curry, was born October 7, 1932 in Green County and departed this life at 5 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 1975 at the Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. She was 42 years, two months and 27 days of age. She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church at the time of her death. She united in marriage to Mr. Ollen Dixon December 31, 1953, who survives. To this union were born three sons and one daughter: Paul, Kenneth, Ruthie and Ronald Dixon all at home. Mrs. Dixon is also survived by one sister: Mrs. Sylvia Scroggy, Louisville; two brothers: William and Ray Curry both of Greensburg and one half-sister, Stella Ann Curry, Greensburg; her stepmother, Mrs. Stella Curry, Greensburg and host of other relatives and friends. The remains were at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home where funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Mo! nday, January 6, 1975 with burial in the Greasy Creek Cemetery. Revs. Eutre Hammett and Rick Clark officiated. Pallbearers were Adrain Curry, J. L. Curry, Billy Curry, Morris Wright, Gilbert Curry, and Larry Curry. Transcribed by Wanda Bagby Carlson for Karen Jorgensen. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. I, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p.157. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaBagbyCarlson Surnames: Houk, Curry, Slinker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17453/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Ura Brown Houk, son of the late Mr. James Houk and Mrs. Jane Curry Houk, was born September 25, 1897 in Green County and died at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 1967 at the Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg. He was 70 years and 17 days of age. He had professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Houk's Chapel Methodist Church at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Una L. Slinker Houk and one son, James Gathan Houk, Valley Station, Ky. He is also survived by one half-brother, Mr. Henry Ennis, Louisville; one grandson: James Larry Houk, Florida; and one great-grandson, James Steve Houk, Florida. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 14, 1967 at 1 p.m. at the Houk's Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the Rayburn Cemetery. Transcribed by Wanda Bagby Carlson for Karen Jorgensen. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky. Vol. I, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p.157. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Blakeman, Alexander, Larimore, Bagby, Milby, Pickett, Curry, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17452/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jack Nelson Blakeman, age 68, of W. Hodgenville Avenue, Greensburg, departed this life on Saturday, December 12,1998, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born in Green County on July 20, 1930, to the late Rual Blakeman and Pearl Larimore Blakeman Bagby. Jack was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church for more than 42 years, having transferred from Greensburg Baptist. He was an active participant in the Open Door Sunday school class and had served on the Administrative Council as well as being the delegate to Annual Conference from Greensburg United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jean Alexander Blakeman; his daughter and son-in-law, Mona and Gary Steven Milby of Greensburg; his daughter, Le Ann Pickett of Greensburg; his son and daughter-in-law, Nelson Wayne and Ellen Blakeman of Elizabethtown; his sister, Mattie Lee Curry of Greensburg; five grandchildren: Jonathan Milby, Chelsea Pickett, Katie Pickett, Emily Blakeman and Sarah Blakeman. He wa! s preceded in death by his brother, David Blakeman. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 15, at the Greensburg United Methodist Church with burial in the Greensburg Cemetery. Rev. Dale Curry officiated over the service. Active pallbearers were Eddie Blakeman, Chad Curry, Bill Clark, H.C. Patterson, Jonathan Milby, Don Alexander, Ryan Sullivan and David Alexander. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Open Door Sunday school class and A.A. members. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 14 Pickett Cousins, by Pat Hunter, 1991, p. 154 Kentucky Vital Records Index, cd's BLAKEMAN, JACK N; 20 Jul 1930; GREEN; mother LARIMORE PEARL Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb BLAKEMAN JACK N; age 68; death place JEFFERSON; residence GREEN; death date 12 Dec 1998 Greensburg Cem. Transcribed by Bill Clark Section A - Mausoleum Blakeman, Jack Nelson Jul 20 1930 - Dec 12, 1998 (son of Rual W. & Pearl Larimore Blakeman) Blakeman, Jean Alexander Mar 28, 1928 - [15 Feb 2007] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.