Rondal Dale (Ronnie) Walker

Rondal Dale “Ronnie” Walker, age 62, of Glasgow, died Monday, Dec, 28, 2015 at his home.

Born January 7, 1953, he was the son of the late Elzie, Jr and Anita Jean Jones Walker and the husband of Deborah Lyons Walker, who survives.

He was an independent truck driver.

Survivors, other than his wife, include a daughter, Melissa and her husband Denny Brooks of Glasgow, and Papa to his grandchildren Haley and Kayla Brooks. One niece, Jennifer Rodriguez and her 4 daughters, 2 nephews Bobby Woodcock and Jeremy Woodcock.  Also surviving is a good friend, Gary Crews  

He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley and brother, Anthony.

Memorial services will be held at a later time, as cremation was chosen.

BARBARA JEAN GROCE RIDDLE

    Barbara Jean Groce Riddle, age 76, of Glasgow, died Saturday, December 26, 2015, at NHC in Glasgow.

   Born January 7, 1939 in Summer Shade, she was a daughter of the late Cordell and Mae Shaw Groce, and the widow of the late Cletus Riddle.

  She was a housekeeper.

   Survivors, include two daughters, Janetta Ervin, Edmonton, and Teresa (Daryl)  Hurt, Glasgow;  two sons, Timothy E. (Penny) Riddle, Edmonton, and Richard Riddle, Glasgow; one sister, Sue Mosier, Knob Lick; five grandchildren, Timmie Wayne Ervin, Sarah Ervin, Shannon Maulden, Adam Hurt, and Colbie Riddle; and five great grandchildren.

   Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a half brother Johnny Collins.

   Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 1:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Brother Greg Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaumont Cemetery. Visitation will begin Monday, December 28, 2015 at 1:00 PM and after 7:00 AM Tuesday, until time of services.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Beaumont Cemetery.

SUE ANN CLARK SHIVE

   Sue Ann Clark Shive, age 76, of Summer Shade, died Monday, December 21, 2015, at her residence.

   Born June 18, 1939 in Summer Shade, she was a daughter of the late Odell and Dorothy Pedigo Clark, and the wife of Phillip Shive, who survives. They were married December 26, 1956.

   She worked at the bank of Summer Shade and Edmonton State Bank. She was a member of the Missionary Mound Baptist Church.

    Survivors, in addition to her husband, include one daughter, Martha (Danny) Bragg, Edmonton; one son, Mike (Diana) Shive, Summer Shade; four grandchildren, Daniel (Alley) and Brandon Bragg, Cole  and Kara Brooke Shive; and one great grandchild Rory Bragg.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at 2:00 PM at the Missionary Mound Baptist Church, with Brother Dale Copas officiating. Burial will follow in the Missionary Mound Cemetery. Visitation will begin Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 2:00 PM at McMurtrey Funeral Home and on Wednesday after 7:00 AM at the funeral home and after 10:00 until time of services at the Missionary Mound Church.

Michael Blackburn

Michael Wayne Blackburn, age 54 of Summer Shade died December 10, 2015 at his residence.

Born August 14, 1961 in Chicago, IL.to the late Robert and Geneva Simpkins Blackburn.

He was a nurse and of the Baptist faith as well as a veteran of the Army.

Survivors  are two sisters Rhonda (Chris) Allen of Central City and Margaret Banks of Georgia; three brothers Terry Blackburn of Central City, Donnie and Randy Blackburn of Chicago, one very special friend David Young and 35 nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by one brother Bobby Banjo Blackburn.

Funeral services will be Saturday December 12, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until Funeral time of 3:00. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.

BONNIE LOUISE CONATSER GORDON

      Bonnie Louise Conatser Gordon, age 76, of Summer Shade, died Sunday, December 6, 2015, at the Monroe Health and Rehab.

   Born June 18, 1939 in Burkesville, she was a daughter of the late Warsh Conatser and Maude Anderson Conatser, and the wife of the late Charles E. Gordon.

   She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors include two daughters Betty Bartley and her husband Michael, of Edmonton, and Barbara (Bobbie) Hawkins  and her husband Ricky, of Edmonton; one son, Donald (Duck) Gordon and his fiancé Lois Brown, Summer Shade;  four sisters, Jessie White, Alene Hurt, Lee Ann Gillentine, and Betty Porter, all of Glasgow; five grandchildren, Amanda (Kevin) Allen, Tompkinsville, Samantha (Kelly) Vibbert, Willow Shade, Don (Brittney) Gordon Jr, Summer Shade, Ellen (Angel) Gordon, Morgantown, and Charles R. (Chuckie) Gordon; seven step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, Coy and Troy Allen, Payslee and Bailey Vibbert, William (Willie) Smith, McKenzie Gordon,  and Neely Gordon; and 8 step great grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death besides her parents and husband, by one great grandchild, Shaylee Vibbert; one sister Beatrice Reed; and two brothers Sid and Barlow Conatser.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Brother Jerry Greene officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Flat Cemetery. Visitation will begin Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 1:00 pm and after 7:00 am on Wednesday, until time of services.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the funeral fund.