VANESSA JOY FURKIN JESSIE

   Vanessa Joy Furkin Jessie, age 54, of Glasgow, died February 27, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident.

    Born May 22, 1961 in Glasgow, Kentucky she was a daughter of the late Jerry Hodges Furkin and Mary Margie Willis Furkin, who survives. She was the wife of Terry H. Jessie who also survives.

   She was an employee of Express Logistics and of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors, in addition to her mother and husband, include one daughter, Ashley (Matt Skaggs) Rigsby, Edmonton; two sons, Heath Rigsby, Beaumont and Jerry Seth Rigsby, Willow Shade; one step daughter Terra Jessie, Glasgow; one sister Mitzi (Curtis) Martin, Randolph; two brothers Tommy (Vickie) Furkin, Beaumont and Jeff Furkin, Willow Shade; and four grandchildren Rilie Pruitt, Bristol Skaggs, Blaine Rigsby and William Rigsby.

   Besides her father, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Billy Rigsby.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will begin Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:00-8:00 and continue Wednesday, after 7:00 a.m. until time of services.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Summer Shade Fire Department

WILLIAM EUGENE PEDIGO

   William Eugene Pedigo, age 87, of Summer Shade, died Monday, February 22, 2016, at his residence.

   Born November 1, 1928, in Summer Shade, he was a son of the late James Fred and Maude Jennings Pedigo and the husband of the late Mattie Marie Huff Pedigo. They were married 62 years.

   He was a farmer and of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors, include one daughter Anita (Ronnie) Whitlow, Glasgow; and one son Donald (Sue) Pedigo, Summer Shade; two sisters, Bessie Bartley, Beaumont and Edith Duvall, Glasgow;  three grandchildren, Ronda (Todd) Sydnor, Ryan (Diane) Whitlow, Terran (Jason) Caffee; two step grandchildren, Danny and Michael Holley; three great grandchildren, Stephen Dakota Sydnor, Matthew Whitlow, and Ryanna Whitlow; two step great grandchildren, Mason and Dalton Caffee; and two great great grandchildren and one special friend Charlie York.

    He was preceded in death besides his parents, and wife, by one daughter, Lisa Capps, one grandchild, Montana Sydnor, one sister Mary Welch, four brothers Buddy, Hershal, Clayton and Earl Pedigo, and several half sisters and brothers.

   Funeral services will be Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 2:00 p. m. at the Summer Shade Baptist Church, with Brother Chad Harston officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will begin Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 2:00 -8:00, at the Summer Shade Baptist Church and after 8:00 until time of services at the church.

   McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

   Memorials may be made to the Summer Shade Fire Department.

BETTY BAKER BREWSTER

Betty Baker Brewster, age 89, of Summer Shade, died Friday, February 05, 2016, at NHC in Glasgow. 

   Born November 13, 1925, in Burkesville, KY, she was a daughter of the late C B and Bertha McCluskey Baker. She was the widow of the late Ray Brewster.

   She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors include one grandchild, Shannon (John) Key, Summer Shade; two great grand children, Luke and Corbyn Key; one daughter in law, Lela Brewster; three sisters, Shirley, Kate and Lola; and one brother Weldon Baker.

   She was preceded in death by two sons, Phillip Dale and Roger Brewster; one brother Benny Baker, and two sisters Uldean and Beulah Baker.

   Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Mark Park. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, February 8, 2016 from 4 to 8 and after 7:00 AM on Tuesday, until time of the service.

    

Delmos Pauline Melton Brewster

   Delmos Pauline Melton Brewster, age 83, of Edmonton, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green.

   Born October 20, 1932 in Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Alf and Ethel Scott Melton, and the widow of the late Roy Fred Brewster.

   She was housewife and a Christian.

   Survivors, include five daughters, Pat (Bob) Dodson, Anderson, IN, Sue  Froedge, Edmonton, Donna Brewster, Park City, Martha Claywell, Glasgow, and Carol (Dennis) Bragg, Glasgow; five sons, Ronnie Brewster, Smiths Grove, Jeff Brewster, Edmonton, Tim (Melinda) Brewster, Edmonton, Chris Brewster, Glasgow, and Jessie Hodges, Glasgow; one brother, Ervin Melton, Edmonton; twenty eight, grandchildren; thirty eight great grandchildren;  and numerous great great grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death besides her parents, and husband by one son in law Gary Froedge, one sister Alline Gilbert;  eight brothers, Gene, Millard, Thomas, Willie, Charles, Everett, Hall and Alvie Melton; and three grandchildren, Logan Taylor Brewster, Andy Lynn Brewster and Brantley Brewster.

   Funeral services will be Sunday, February 7, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Brother Jimmy Wilson and Jr Huff, officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will begin Saturday, February 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM and on Sunday, February 7, 2016 after 8:00 AM until time of services.

   Memorials may be made to the Summer Shade Fire Department or BRAWA.
 

   

EDWARD (BUDDY) GENTRY

      Edward Earl “Buddy” Gentry, age 69, of Summer Shade, died February 3, 2016, at the Monroe County Medical Center.

   Born January 23, 1947, in Summer Shade, KY.   He was a son of the late John Edward and Matry Huffman Gentry, and the husband of Debbie Jones Gentry, who survives.

  

   He was a farmer and of the Methodist faith.

  

   Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Tonya ( Jimmy) Edwards,           Glasgow and Nicole Gentry, Summer  Shade. Three grandchildren, Bo (Carey) Edwards, Cody Edwards and Jaycie Edwards and great grandson, Jack Edwards. He is also survived by step-children, Brandi Lawson, Neil Lawson both of Summer Shade. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

 Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Linda Gentry, Mary Garrett, and Betty Thompson.

 Funeral services will be Saturday, February 6, 2016,  at 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Visitation starting Feb 5, at 2:00 pm till 8:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am till funeral time at the funeral home.

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Summer Shade Voluntary Fire Dept.

EDITH SUE JACKSON JONES

   Edith Sue Jackson Jones, age 68, of Tompkinsville, died Sunday, January 31, 2016, at her daughters residence.

   Born November 12, 1947 in Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Rene (Wisdom) and Riley Jackson and the widow of the late Louie Jones.

   She was a CNA at NHC in Glasgow and of the Baptist Faith.

   Survivors, include one daughter Debbie (Buddy) Gentry, Summer Shade; two sons, Franklin (Christy) Jones, Tompkinsville, and Ricky (Tammy) Jones, Tompkinsville; eight grandchildren, Jacob Jones, Josh, Austin and Kirsten Jones, Neil Lawson, Brandi Lawson, Nicole Gentry, Frank Jones, Ricky Allen Jones; one step grand child Casey Lawson; two great grandchildren, Hailey Lawson and Holden Cary; and one brother, Phillip (Mae) Jackson, Scottsville.

   She was preceded in death by two sons, Paul and Dewayne Jones; and two sisters, Maxine Lemmons and Evelin Gore, and two brothers, Richard Wisdom and Paul Houchens Jr.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Brother Tim White officiating. Burial will follow in the Brown Cemetery.  Visitation will begin Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 1:00-8:00 PM and on Wednesday, after 7:00 AM until time of services.

    Memorials may be made to the Summer Shade Fire Department or the Brown Cemetery, and may be left at the funeral home.