Betty Copas Pennington

Betty Lynn Copas Pennington, age  67, of Hestand, KY passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Monroe County Medical Center.

   Betty was born May 18, 1955, in Tompkinsville, KY, a daughter of the late Joe Copas and Marie Vibbert Copas. She is the wife of Clurie [Red] Pennington, who survives. They were married 51 years.

   She worked at Red Capp and Wal Mart and was a member of Rock Valley Church of Christ.

   Survivors include her husband, Clurie [Red] Pennington; one daughter Amanda and her husband Tony Watson, Hestand; two sisters, Joyce Pedigo and Sue Stewart, both of Tompkinsville; one brother, Freddie Copas, Summer Shade; two grandchildren, Lauren and her husband Cody Miles, Summer Shad and Tensley (Bailey Elam) Watson, Hestand; one great grandchild, John Henry [Hank] Miles; two special daughters, Jessie Riley and Lisa Stewart; and one sister in law, Patricia Copas.

   Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by a son Billy Pennington; five brothers, Charlie, Roy, Virgil, Frosty and John David Copas; two sisters, Glathey Strode and Stella Price; and one sister in law Betty Copas.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023; 1:00 P.M. at Rock Valley Church of Christ with Jason Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Watson Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:00-8;00 P.M, at McMurtrey Funeral Home and on Wednesday, May 3, 2023  at Rock Valley Church of Christ, after 7:00 AM. until time of services at 1:00.

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

James Palmore

 James Richard Palmore, 96, passed away on April 26^th, 2023 at his home, Magnolia Springs in Florence, Kentucky.

 

Mr. Palmore was born on the family farm at Persimon in Monroe County, KY, on May 25, 1926 and raised at Summer Shade in Metcalfe County, KY.  He was a son of the late Dewey Richard and Grace Lee (Toomey) Palmore.  James was also preceded in death in 2016 by his loving wife of over 68 years, Joyce Olene (Edwards) Palmore, and in 2012 by his daughter, Rita Dianne (Palmore) Morgan.

 

James was a 1944 graduate of the old Summer Shade High School, having also served as captain of the Summer Shade High School Basketball team that year. During World War II, days before his eighteenth birthday, James enlisted into military service of the United States Navy.  After completing training at the US Naval Training Station in Great Lakes, Illinois, and the Naval Operating Base at Norfolk, Virginia - James was assigned as a helmsman to the newly commissioned Destroyer U.S.S. Higbee (DD-806) under the direction of Naval Commander Lindsay Williamson.  The Destroyer joined Task Force 38 in the Sea of Japan in active engagement and duty.  Present in the Sea of Japan upon the surrender of Japan in the summer of 1945, James was among the first troops into Tokyo Bay and into Tokyo as occupational forces were implemented after August 28^th of that year.  For his World War II Naval service, James received the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, the American Area Campaign Medal, and Victory Medal.

 

Mr. Palmore graduated from Western Kentucky College in 1950, and obtained his Master’s Degree from Cincinnati’s Xavier University in 1964.  He was a teacher and school administrator for nearly 40 years serving the Kenton County Schools and Newport Independent Schools in Northern Kentucky, as well as the Three Rivers Local School District in Cleves, Ohio.  In retirement, James was actively engaged in woodworking and crafting and served a term as chairperson of the Saddlebrook HOA in Florence.  He was a member of the Florence Church of Christ.    

 

James is survived by his son, David R. Palmore of Villa Hills, KY; his son-in-law, William R. Morgan of Burlington, KY; grandson, Keith R. Morgan and his wife, Christen Morgan, of Burlington; great-grandson, Carson B. Morgan of Burlington; and a sister-in-law, Mary Palmore Gillam of Summer Shade.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents, his wife and daughter, James was preceded in death by his brother in 1989, Joe Don Palmore of Summer Shade.

 

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 7^th, beginning at 2: p.m. Central Time­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ at McMurtrey Funeral Home, 2232 Summer Shade Rd, Summer Shade, KY, with burial to follow in the Pleasant Hill Church of Christ Cemetery at Randolph in Metcalfe County.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. that morning at the funeral home and will continue until the time of the funeral at 2:00 a.m.  Military Services will be provided by the Glasgow DAV, Chapter 20.  Additionally, the Kentucky Patriot Guard Riders are coordinating an Honor Mission on behalf of Mr. Palmore for funeral services and escort.

 

   

Ray Fletcher

 

Ray Fletcher, age 83, or Edmonton passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Glasgow. He was born on November 24, 1939 in Beaumont, a son of the late Grace Estes Fletcher and Raymond Fletcher.

  He is survived two sons, Terry Fletcher and Bengie Fletcher (Darla) both of Edmonton; one sister, Mary Wilson of Edmonton; three grandchildren, Dillon, Blake, and Tanlee Fletcher.

  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Charlene Gibson Fletcher; one brother, Clyde Fletcher; and one sister, Edith Wilson.

  Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at the Fletcher Cemetery. Bro. Britt Young will officiate.

Rita Abney

 

Rita Rae Abney, age 80, of Beaumont passed away on April 25, 2023 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born on August 14, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lola Cavender Summers and Farmer Summers.

  She is survived by her husband, James Abney Sr. of Beaumont; three sons, James Abney Jr. (Gina) of Indianapolis, John Marvin Abney (Kim) Cecilia, KY, and Russell Warren of Indianapolis; one daughter, Michael Hitch of Indianapolis; two grandchildren, James Abney III (Jessica) or Horse Cave, KY and Issac Cole Abney of Bowling Green; two great grandchildren, James Kaden Abney and Gabriel Alexzander Abney; and brothers, Dewey Summers (Janice) of Indianapolis and Jimmy Summers (Pam) of Cookeville, TN.

  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Charolette Hughes and Janet Elliot.

  Cremation was chosen by the family and no services will be announced at the present time.

Scotty Norris

 

  Douglas Scott “Scotty” Norris, age 61, of Summer Shade passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 21, 1961 in Louisville, a son of the late Douglas Norris and Dolores Fowler Norris, who survives. Scotty worked many years in the commercial construction industry. He specialized in pouring concrete.

  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son Brandon Norris of Summer Shade; sister, Melody Norris of Summer Shade; Freddy Norris (Nancy) of Summer Shade; and two nephews, Travis Garrett (Melissa) and Ben Norris (Kylie).

  Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1 P.M. at the Union #2 Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 10 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Scotty’s memory to the Union #2 Cemetery. These can be made at the funeral home office.

 

Sheila Unglesbee Blasky

 

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   Sheila Ellen Unglesbee Blasky, age 87, of Tompkinsville passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Monroe County Medical Center. She was born in Bartlett, North Dakota on October 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Florence Schroeder Unglesbee and Clyde Unglesbee. Sheila was a dedicated CNA, who dedicated many years to helping others in the healthcare industry.

  Survivors include daughters, Vicky Lynn Burkhard (Tony) of Tompkinsville and Cindy Kilmer of Devils Lake, North Dakota; sons, Michael Rye of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Roy Johnson (Arlene) Devil’s Lake, North Dakota; brother, Rodney Unglesbee of Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two late husbands, William David Black and Glenn Blasky; infant daughter, Faye Angeline Johnson, and two brothers, Douglas Unglesbee and Sheldon Unglesbee.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home. Bro. Dale Pollard will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 16 from 4 P.M. -8 P.M and will continue on Sunday, April 17 from 8 A.M until service time at 1 P.M.

  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Neal Cemetery. These can be made at the funeral home office.

Gary Lee Marr

 

Gary Lee Marr, age 60, of Smiths Grove passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was born on May 15, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa to Joan Hughes Marr and Gary Lee Marr Sr.

  He is survived by his wife, Cindy Allstrom Marr of Smiths Grove; two sons, Kyle Marr (Lauren) of Bowling Green and Eric Marr (Lakin) of Lexington; sister, Angie Determan (Tom Pruett) of Comanche, Iowa; and one grandson- Jackson Marr also survives; and one aunt Judy Schaley(Kevin Hesse) of Clinton, Iowa.

  He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Agnes Marie Hughes; his grandfather, Gurden Hughes; and his aunt, Jackie Perry.

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  Those who knew Gary loved him for his radiant positivity, resilience, and servant’s heart. An organ transplant recipient, Gary understood the value of gratitude and the power of faith. His laughter, strength, and friendly ear will be remembered by many.

 

  Cremation was chosen by the family. There are no services to be announced at the present time

Neddie Reece

  

 Neddie Thera Hurt Reece, age 98, of Evansville, IN passed away on Saturday, April 08, 2023 at her residence. She was born on June 20, 1924 in Cofer, KY, a daughter of the late Cary Estelle Hamilton Hurt and George Harlan Hurt. Neddie was married to the late Millard Reece, and they shared sixty-one wonderful years together.

  She is survived by three daughters, Cary Baize and Nancy Wise both of Evansville, IN and Brenda Strohbehn of Iowa; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sixteen great- great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

 In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Michael Reece; twin sister, Eddie Lera England; and brother, Philip Hurt.

 Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 1 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Adair County. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12  from 12 P.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home

Cenia Ruth Rigsby

 

 

   Cenia Ruth Bythe Rigsby, age 88, of the Lone Star Ridge community, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence.

   Born January 23, 1935 in Burkesville, KY she was a daughter of the late Radford  Blythe and Dessie Mae Muse Blythe. She was the wife of Bobby Rigsby, who survives. They were married 66 years.

   She had worked in sewing factories and was of the Church of Christ faith.

   Survivors other than her husband include one daughter, Lou Ann Farlee and one son Terry Joe Rigsby, both of the Lone Star Ridge community. three sisters, Cloreen Brown, Mary Rose Brown, and Sylvia (Bill) Thompson; one brother, Terry (Joyce) Blythe;  six grandchildren, Heath Rigsby, Ashley Rigsby, Seth (Sunshine) Rigsby, Brandy Jo Rigsby, Makesha Rigsby (Josh Smith), and Dakota (Tara) Rigsby; and several great grandchildren.

   Preceding her in death besides her parents, include two sons, Billy and Chris Rigsby; one grandson Terry Allen Rigsby

 three brothers, Dee Blythe, Junior Blythe and Mac Blythe; two sisters, Sue Peek and Jewell England; one son in law, George Farlee; and one daughter in  law, Joy Rigsby Jessie.

   Funeral services will be Thursday, April 13, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Lewis Blythe officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 4:00-8:00 P.M and on Thursday after 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

Suzanne DeVore Mosby

 

Suzanne DeVore Mosby, age 75, of Edmonton passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the T.J Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born on April 09, 1947, in La Grange, Kentucky to the late Edna Beasley DeVore and Harvey Lee DeVore.    She and her husband Wendell worked together with their son, Ricky, in their used car sales business.

  She is survived by her son, Ricky Mosby and his wife Kim of Edmonton.

  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband Wendell Mosby; and one brother, Jerry Perkins.

  Private Graveside services were conducted at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Randolph.

  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter.