Arthur Clyde Shirley

 

Arthur Clyde Shirley, 84, of Summer Shade, KY beloved father, and grandfather went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, December 9, 2024, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones Clyde was born July 31, 1940, to the late Tom and Alice Shirley in Summer Shade KY. He was a devout Christian and a member of the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church. He married the love of his life, the late Mary Elizabeth Beauchamp Shirley on July 26, 1969, from that marriage came two children: a son and a daughter. Clyde later became a pillar to his community and a deacon in his church. He loved to sing, spend time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchild, family, and friends. He was a farmer for many years, working in construction and a carpenter by trade.

 

 He is survived by a son: Arthur Allen Shirley and wife Trish Collins-Shirley who was his special daughter-in-law and caregiver; A daughter Stacy Lynn Shirley-Reed and husband Roger L Reed Jr. two grandsons: Jalen and Spencer Shirley; great grandson: Copelyn Shirley and 5 bonus grandchildren; Brother Leanis Shirley; Sister Clotil Gibson; brothers-in-law; John Taylor and Thomas Beauchamp; two sisters-in-law; Selma Johnson and Kathryn Carter. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

 

 He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Shirley; Parents: Tom and Alice Shirley; 3 brothers; 4 sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

 

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, December 14, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Trinity Lane Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday morning from 10:00am until time for the service at the funeral home.

 

 In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Trinity Lane Cemetery.

William Richard Carey

 

William Richard Carey of Summer Shade, KY passed away on December 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 18, 1934, in Buffalo, NY to the late John and Gertrude Carey.

 Mr. Carey was a member of the Grandview Church of Christ and a veteran of the United States

Army. He loved children, old movies and classical music.

 He is survived by four children Rosalie (Frank) Megliette, Thomas (Michelle) Carey, John

(Annette) Carey, Frank (Jeanette) Carey and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He

is also survived by a sister, Frances Carrigan.

 He was preceded in death by his parents and four sons: infant twins, William R Carey JR and

Louis J Carey. His siblings: Robert, Agnes, John and Richard also preceded him in death.

 Visitation will begin at 11:00 on Friday, December 13 with the funeral following at 1:00. The

visitation and funeral will be held at McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade with Brother

Jim Walsh officiating. He will be buried in the Marrowbone Christian Brotherhood Church

Cemetery in Burkesville, KY.

 He will be missed by his church family and many other friends.

James (Jim) Cronister

 

James (Jim) Arvin Cronister, 72, of Horse Cave, KY formally of Bremerton, WA, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on April 5, 1952, in Bremerton, WA to the late William Frank Jr. Cronister Jr. and Lena May Cronister.

 

He was a veteran in the United States Army and loved watching football and fishing.

 

He is survived by 8 children: Scott Cronister (Devonda) of Horse Cave, KY; Shannon Heacock of Glasgow; Kim Soderland, Jamie Cronister, Cari Duke, and Corena Sutherland all of WA; Kenny Cronister, Justin Cronister, Tyler Cronister, and Kaitlin Cronister all of IA ; 8 grandchildren, Ethan Heacock, Isaac Heacock, Hayden Cronister, Americus Heacock, Haley Cronister, Elijah Heacock, Palin Heacock, and Channing Burnett; one great grandchild Tatum Cronister; one brother Bob Cronister

 

In honor of his wishes, cremation was chosen by his family, a memorial service will be held at a later date. McMurtrey Funeral Home is assisting the family with his arrangements.

 

Mary Ann DeWeese, 55, of Edmonton, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at T.J. Samson Hospital Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.  She was born on March 18, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Remus Capps and Barbara Neal Thurman.

She loved spending time with her family and friends.

 She is survived by her husband, Chris DeWeese of Edmonton, KY; two daughters, Brandi Fuller of Scottsville, Taylor DeWeese of Clarksville, TN; two sons, Corey DeWeese of Edmonton and Charles Thurman of Adair County; Grandchildren, Orin Fuller, Lillee Thurman, Cairo Hawk and Roman Hawk; One brother, Charles Capps of Glasgow, KY

 In honor of Mrs. DeWeese wishes, cremation was chosen by the family, with no services to be held at this time. McMurtrey Funeral Home is assisting the family with their choice.

Helen D. Bowman

 

Helen D. Bowman, 80, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY. She was born on September 27, 1944, to the late Clayton and Effie Dubree Humes.

Mrs. Bowman was a member of Hagans Grove Baptist Church, and she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Billy Bowman of Tompkinsville, KY; three children, Jerry Bowman of Tompkinsville, KY, Anita Petett (Joe) of Edmonton, KY,  and Joseph Bowman (Kelli) of Tompkinsville, KY; grandchildren, Kelsey Harlan (Grayson), Kaley Dillard (Tyler), Ember Bowman, Kole Bowman, and Asher Bowman; great grandchildren, Slade Harlan, Axton Harlan, Raine Harlan, and Atalie Dillard; sister, Joyce Kerr (Jerry) of Tompkinsville, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great grandson, Nash Harlan and ten siblings, Harlie, Ralph, Roy, Robert, and Rondal Humes, Odell Lollar, Stella Shaw, Hazel Paul, Ida Self, and Geraldean Bowman.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00pm until 8:00pm Monday, October 28, 2024, and will continue Tuesday until time for the service at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Micky Eugene Russell

 

Micky Eugene Russell, 58, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Louisville KY. He was born April 29, 1966, in Tompkinsville KY. He was a member of Hagans Grove Baptist Church and attended Bethlehem Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and spending time with his family and friends.

 He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Dubree Russell.

 He is survived by his parents, Gloria and Roger Jenning, of Tompkinsville, KY; his children, Brandon Russell of Tompkinsville, KY, Brandi Crowe of Temple Hill, KY, Brittany Crowe of Tompkinsville, KY; grandchildren, A.J. Ludwick, Brooklyn Scott, Jace Scott, Eden Crowe; siblings, Brandy Biggerstaff of Tompkinsville, KY, Dewayne Jennings (Diana) of Mt. Hermon, KY, Freddie Jennings of Gamaliel, KY, Angie White (Freddie) of Tompkinsville, KY, Betty Bown (Joe) of Summer Shade, KY, Melvin Norris of Indiana, Paul Norris (Stephanie) of Tompkinsville, KY and Sandra Ford of TN; and several nieces and nephews.

 Funeral services will be 1:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the funeral home from 4:00pm until 8:00pm and again on Wednesday until time for the service at the funeral home.

Jonathan Wayne Stewart

 

Jonathan Wayne Stewart, 50, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. He was born in Tompkinsville, KY on December 3, 1973, to the late James Wesley Stewart and Barbara Sue Copas Stewart (Ronald Finn) of Tompkinsville, KY who survives 

Mr. Stewart enjoyed working on cars, taking road trips, antique shopping and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his mom, he is survived by his wife Mildred Pennington Stewart; two sons Aaron Stewart (Jacob Zumfelde) and Dakota Stewart both of Tompkinsville, KY; four siblings Jessie Riley (Luke) of Tompkinsville, KY, Lisa Stewart (Tim Rowe) of Scottsville, KY, Tony Stewart of Russellville, KY, and Brian “Slick” Duggan of Gamaliel, KY and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Monday, October 28, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Basil Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday after 10:00am at McMurtrey Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.

Cynthia Marie Fender

 Our beloved Wife, Mother, Aunt, Nana, and Friend, Cynthia (Cindy) Fender, born August 19, 1954, passed away on October 19, 2024 at the age of 70, surrounded by family after a brief illness with cancer.

Cindy was the heart of our home and family. Cindy always put God first in her life. She was the kindest, most selfless woman, leaving a lasting impression on everyone that knew her. Cindy was always happiest when talking and spending time with family and of course spoiling her grandchildren.

Cindy was known for her kind heart and strong and unshakable faith in God. As the heart and soul of our family she will be dearly missed. She will always be remembered as the best of us all. At Cindy’s request there will not be any services. She loved it when family and friends gathered to visit and eat so she wanted us to have a family and friends gathering to celebrate her life. As her last request she wanted all her loved ones to accept Jesus into their life so she could see them again.

Cindy was preceded in death by her Grandparents; Mary and Joseph, Mother; Theresa Pulitano, Father; Antonio Pulitano, Sister; Antonia Belli, Brother; Dennis Lamantia, In laws; Raliegh and Mary Lee Fender

Cindy is survived by her Husband of 40 years Mike, Sons; Joseph (Jill) Ferrone, Mickey (Jeannie) Fender, Jon (Mary) Fender Bonus Sons; Chris (Leslie) Roberts, Alton (Shawna) Metcalf. Grandchildren; Matthew, Mikey, Makayla, AJ, and Peyton. Brother; Michael Pulitano, Sister; Lori Mangarillo, Bonus Mother; Marilyn Pulitano, Nieces; Linda Marie and Rosemarie Belli, Nephews; Richard Belli, Damon Carroll, Aunt; Domenica Cimino, Cousin; Robert Cimino, Sammy Barbella and Bill. Great Nieces and Nephews; Jessica, Richard, Michael, Josh, Taylor, Cassidy, Hendrix, Kaila, Thorin, William, Callum, Ryan, Gina, Victoria, Joseph, Maisle, Islo, and soon to be Theodore. Special friends and family; Barbara, Sharon, Michelle and the entire Brown family. Jimmy, Shirley, Bob, Sue, Doyle, Cheryl, Bettyanne, Doug, Jeannette, Reeni, and the entire Fender Family.

Welby Jan Leftwich Sandidge

 

Welby Jan Leftwich Sandidge, 85, of Edmonton, KY passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Oroville, CA on August 20, 1939, to the late Welby Lee and Caroline Isabelle Leftwich Sandidge. He was also preceded in death by his wife Susan Lyon Sandidge and a brother Robert Sandidge.

Mr. Sandidge was a member of the Willow Shade Church of Christ and the International Union of Operating Engineers. He enjoyed farming, beekeeping and spending time with his family and friends. 

Survivors include two daughters Lori Walton (Shane) of Glasgow, KY and Jan Sandidge of Edmonton, KY; a son Donald Sandidge (Francisca) of Edmonton, KY; two granddaughters Stephanie Gilpin (Andrew) of Summer Shade, KY and Allie Walton of Glasgow, KY; a great granddaughter Lilabet Gilpin; a brother Donald Wayne Sandidge (Mary Lee) of Edmonton, KY and several other friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 6:00-8:00pm and will continue Tuesday morning at 8:00am at McMurtrey Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and can be left at the funeral home.

Maxie Leroy Ritter

 

Maxie Leroy Ritter, 76, of Glasgow, KY passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1948, in Barren County to the late Corbin and Lillie Peers Ritter.

Mr. Ritter was a member of the Lick Branch Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan and enjoyed watching his granddaughters play softball and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include a daughter Casey Bilbrey (Bobby) of Glasgow, KY; two granddaughters Erin and Hadley Bilbrey of Glasgow, KY; the mother of his daughters Merl Ritter of Glasgow, KY; three sisters Joyce Shaw of Bowling Green, KY, Vonda Oliver of Glasgow, KY, and Glenda Gassaway of Smithville, TN and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Dana Jill Ritter and six siblings Dee Ritter, Ruth England, Alyne Smith, Anis Parrish, Betty New, and Velma Hurt.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Monday, October 21, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Lick Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00am Monday at McMurtrey Funeral Home.