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Cain, James Ray

James Ray Cain, 68, of Central City, died Saturday, June 14 [2003], at his residence.

A Muhlenberg County native, he was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Cain of Central City; five sons, Donnie Cain of Columbus, Ga., James Michael Cain of Greenville, Duncan Cain of Owensboro, Jeffrey and Justin Cain, both of Central City; five daughters, Jacqueline Cain of Cleaton, Madaline Phillips of Lexington, Jo Ann, Paulette and Kristi Cain, all of Central City; seven grandchildren; and one step-granddaughter. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Cleaton. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, also at Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery in Greenville. Bibbs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Leader News, Greenville

Calhoun, Joe

Joe Calhoun, 79, Veteran, Dies in Elmonte, Calif.
Joe Calhoun, 79, died Friday, April 18, in Elmonte, Calif. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Donald Kelly. “Uncle Joe” as he was known here, went to visit his daughter a few weeks ago and died while there. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 20, at 9:30 a.m. in Elmonte.

Mr. Calhoun was a resident of Central City.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Paris Haynes, Springfield, Tenn., Mrs. James Morrison, Owensboro, and Mrs. Donald Kelly, Elmonte, Calif. He is related by marriage to Mrs. Stanley Kelm, Central City.

Mr. Calhoun was a retired carpenter and a veteran of the Spanish American War. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church.
Source: Central City The Messenger May 1, 1958 Thursday

Capps, Mrs. Lavinia

Aged Woman Dead
Mrs. Lavinia Capps, a well known woman of Central City, died at that place Saturday morning. She had been ill for sometime and only about two months ago suffered a stroke of paralysis. She will be buried today.
Source: Owensboro Inquirer March 10, 1918

Cartwright, Thurman Johnny

T.J. Cartwright, 61, Dies Jan. 9
Belton - Thurman Johnny Cartwright, 61, of Belton, died at his home Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 3:30 p.m.

A retired miner, he was born in Muhlenberg County May 15, 1912 and was a member of Mud River Union General Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Jane Cartwright of Belton; three sons, Billy C. and Clarence Cartwright of Belton and Johnny C. Cartwright Jr. of Evansville; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Reynolds of Beechmont, Mrs. Margaret Mayes of Greenfield, Ind. and Mrs. Judy Martin of Greenville; 22 grandchildren; five brothers, Carlie Cartwright of Evansville, Artie Cartwright and Jesse C. Cartwright of Belton, L.J. Cartwright of Bowling Green and Vern C. Cartwright of Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Woodall of Greenville, Mrs. Belle McKinney of Morgantown, Mrs. Eurcy Middleton of Evansville and Mrs. Donnie Motley of Bowling Green.

Funeral services were Saturday at 2 p.m. at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with the Rev. William Mallory in charge, assisted by the Rev. Leamon Mefford. Burial was in Mud River Union Cemetery.
Source: Central City Times Argus January 16, 1974

Carver, Sherman

Sherman Carver, 84, Beech Creek, Dies
Beech Creek - Sherman Carver, 84, retired miner, died at his home at 12:41 p.m. Friday following a three weeks illness. He is survived by three sons, Dayton Carver, of Beech Creek; A.B. Carver, Evansville; and Clyde Carver, Louisville; daughter, Mrs. Woody Newman, Beech Creek; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Beech Creek Methodist church, by the Rev. Melvin Johnson, and the Rev. Freddie Denton. Burial was in Jackson cemetery.
Source: The Messenger Thursday August 1, 1957

Casebier, John Dunn

J.D. Casebier Dies at Advanced Age
Wounded at Murphreesboro and Was in Other Fierce Battles of Civil War
J.D. Casebier died last Friday afternoon at his home on Fifth Street in this city at the advanced age of 83 years and four days. He had been ill for several weeks of diseases incident to old age.

He was born and reared in Muhlenberg County and was an unusually successful farmer until 1917 when he moved to Central City to reside. He served with Company H, 11th Kentucky Infantry during the Civil War and was in some of the hardest fought battles of the war. At the battle of Murphreesboro he was wounded in the knee.

At the age of 18 he joined the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and remained a member throughout the remainder of his life. Among survivors are his widow, two sons, G.W. Casebier of Waxahachie, TX and T.B. Casebier of Central City; one daughter, Miss Sallie Casebier of Central City.

Rev. H.L. Thornton, pastor of the local Baptist Church, conducted the funeral Saturday afternoon at the home. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery the same day. E.J. Anderson was funeral director.
Source: Central City Argus, 15 March 1926 (Muhlenberg County Heritage, Vol. 19, No. 2, p. 40)
Note: John Dunn Casebier was the son of Benjamin T. Casebier and Mary Heltsley. He was thrice married: his first wife was Ann E. Smith.

Casebier, John P.

Death of John P. Casebier
Mr. John P. Casebier, 63 years old, passed away near here Monday. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He had been in ill health for some time.

Burial was in Ebenezer cemetery, Tuesday. He is survived by his widow, two sons, and four daughters, all of Russellville.
Source: The Messenger Thursday November 9, 1933

Cason, Mrs. Iva Viola Fortney

Mrs. Iva Cason Dies in New York
Mrs. Ina [sic] Viola Fortney Cason, 83, of Middletown, N.Y. died Tuesday, May 27, in Middletown's Horton Hospital following a long illness.

She was the daughter of T.Q. and Matilda Eades Fortney and was born Sept. 25, 1885 in Mercer Station in Muhlenberg County.

She was married May 9, 1918 in Central City to Robert Velore Cason, who died in 1955. She lived in Middletown nine years and had formerly lived in Louisville and Central City. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Nell Kettig of Middletown, N.Y.; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Her ashes will be brought to Central City for burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Source: The Times-Argus June 5, 1969

Casteel, Archie D.

Mrs. Stewart's Brother, 63, Dies
Hartford-Archie D. Casteel, 63, of Hartford Route 2, died Thursday, Aug. 21 in Ohio County Hospital.

He was a retired employe of Faultless Caster Co., Evansville, Ind., and was a member of Washington United Methodist Church, Hartford.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Prudie Browning Casteel; two sons, Lawrence Casteel of High Ridge, Mo. and Herman Casteel of Hartford; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Smith of Hartford, and Mrs. Wilma L. Myers of Olaton; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; brother, Marvin Casteel of Hartford; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Stewart of Bremen, Mrs. Lena Albin of Dale, Ind. and Mrs. Gola Huff of Owensboro.

Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Hartford with burial in Patterson Cemetery in Ohio County.
Source: Times-Argus, Central City, Wednesday, August 27, 1975

Caton, Nellie Florence Burton

Sebree - Mrs. Nellie Florence Caton, 66, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Hopkins County Hospital.

Surviving are five sons, Kenneth of Corydon, Lindy of Chandler, Ind., Bobby, address not available, Jackie of Henderson and Ford of Morganfield; daughter, Mrs. Dottie O'Nan of Sebree; two brothers, Alvie Burton of Newburgh, Ind., and A.D. Burton of Greenville; three sisters, Mrs. Vera Nussmeir of Evansville, Mrs. Frances McGraw of Dixon and Mrs. Sue Johnson of Alaughters [Slaughters?]; mother, Mrs. Queenie Melton Burton of Dixon; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Join services were held with Mrs. Caton's husband, who died Sunday, Feb. 5, were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Sebree with burial in Springdale Cemetery.
Source: Times-Argus, Central City, Wednesday, February 15, 1978

Cayce, Claude Brockman

Claude B. Cayce Buried March 22
Claude Brockman Cayce, 78, a retired U.S. Naval Ordnance Station millright, died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, at St. Anthony Hospital in Louisville.

He retired in 1960. He was a member of the Edenside Christian Church and was a native of Hopkinsville.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday in Louisville with graveside services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City with the Rev. C.W. Duncan officiating.

Survivors include his wife, the former Josie Lena Anderson of Central City; son, Claude Brockman Cayce Jr. of Louisville; two brothers, I.B. Cayce of Central City Route 1 and Douglas Cayce of Hopkinsville; sister, Mrs. Finis Stamper of Las Vegas, Nev.; one granddaughter.

Mr. Cayce, the son of the late Irving and Robbie Rives [Cayce] of Hopkinsville, had lived in Louisville 20 years.
Source: Central City Times-Argus Thursday March 27, 1969

Childress, Charles Leo

Services Held for Korea Veteran
The body of Cpl. Charles Leo Childress, 21, arrived in Central City at 4 p.m., Tuesday and was taken to the Anderson Funeral Home to await burial.

Cpl. Childress was killed May 22, 1951.

Funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Nelson Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. John L. Parker officiating. Burial was in the veteran section of Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Judge Childress; one brother, Ronnie Glenn Childress; three sisters, Mrs. Paula Fay Henderson, Misses Nell Ray Childress and Jannice Childress, all of Central City; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Childress of Paradise, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carr, Central City.
Source: The Greenville Leader, Thursday, March 6, 1952

Clark, David Morris

Clark, David Morris, 63, Lexington, a dear father, beloved friend and faithful steward, was called home Mon., Feb. 16, 2004. A widower of Judy Clark, he was born in Greenville, KY, the son of the late William and Lucy Latham Clark. He is survived by a daughter, Frances Kries, Lexington; a son, Stanley Clark, Nicholasville; and five grandchildren, Adria, Ashley, Avery and Jack Clark and James Kries. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Fri. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Main St. by Bro. Logan Wayne Hart. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thurs. The deceased asked that donations in memoriam be made to Meadowthorpe Baptist Church Home Missions Fund, 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511.
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader February 18, 2004

Clark, Mrs. Fannie E.

Funeral Services Held Friday For Mrs. Robt. Clark
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Clark Held Friday; Internment in Fairmount
The summnons which came to Mrs. Robert Clark, 45 years old, last Thursday, removes from the citizenship of Muhlenberg County one of her most beloved women and was heard with regret by her loved ones and friends.

Mrs. Clark was a devout and consecrated Christian and for fifty years had been a member of the Methodist church, uniting in early childhood.

Funeral services were conducted at 3 o'clock last Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Linnie C. Bailey, by the Rev. B.M. Currie, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. O.M. Bush, pastor of the Baptist church. The body was laid to rest in Fairmount cemetery.

Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband and five children.
Source: The Messenger, Central City, December 1, 1932

Clark, Lloyd S.

Lloyd S. Clark Died At Home Of Sister, Monday
Funeral Services Held at Home of Sister, Mrs. Linnie Clark Bailey, Wednesday
Lloyd S. Clark, 48, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Linnie Clark Bailey at 9:50 o'clock Monday morning after an illness of several weeks duration.

He was born in Greenville on September 25, 1897, was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and Post 61 of the American Legion. He was well-known in Muhlenberg County his occupation being a coal miner.

Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harold Shrader, Wichita, Kan.; Mrs. Paul Dukes, Chicago, Ill.; one grandchild, Barry Shrader; four sisters, Miss Margaret Clark, San Jose, Costa Rica; Miss Beulah Clark, Fort Custer, Mich.; Mrs. Mary Lee, Greenville; Mrs. Linnie C. Bailey, Central City; one brother, Robert Clark, Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. Clark enlisted in the Army on June 5, 1917, at Madisonville, Ky., and served in France during the first World War. He was a corporal in Co. F., 103rd Engineers. He was discharged at Camp Taylor, Ky., May 24, 1919.

Funeral services were held at the residence of Mrs. Bailey Wednesday afternoon. Burial was with military honors in the Soldier Section at Rose Hill Memorial, War Veterans serving as pallbearers.
Source: The Messenger Thursday August 9, 1945

Coche, John J.

Burial Saturday For John J. Coche
John J. Coche, 74, native of Central City, died while shopping in a Louisville grocery store Wednesday, Sept. 25. His body will arrive here Friday on the 3:24 P.M. train.

His funeral will be held in Louisville Friday at 10:00 A.M. and again here at 10:00 A.M. Saturday. Internment will be in the Fairmount Cemetery with the E.J. Anderson Funeral Home in charge. Father Victor Boarman will officiate at the local rites.

Mr. Coche was an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad for 57 years and had been an engineer since 1897 up to the time of his retirement several years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Dolan Coche, and three brothers and three sisters. They are: Mrs. W.T. Campbell, Mrs. John Magann, Mrs. V.C. Fortney, Messrs. Hugh E., William D. and Robert T. Coche.

Mr. Coche was born Nov. 8, 1871 in Dawson Springs but spent most of his early life in Central City. He started to work for the I.C. when only 16 as a hostler and rose to the position of engineer.
Source: The Messenger September 26, 1946

Coche, William Davis

Retired IC Worker Dies in Paducah Hospital
William David Coche, 69, retired Illinois Central Railroad worker, died at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, in the IC Railroad Hospital in Paducah.

He was a lifelong resident of Central City, a member of the Central City First Presbyterian Church and the Brotherhood of Railroaders.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sallile Coche; two sons, Johnny and Bennie Ogden; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Fortney, Mrs. Nettie Campbell, and Mrs. John Magan; and other brother, Robert Coche, all of Central City.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 10:15 at the Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe C. Gardner, pastor of the Paducah First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Edwin Elliott, pastor of the Central City First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Source: The Greenville Leader, Thursday, January 31, 1952.

Collins, A.B.

Two Central City Residents Die of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wounds Saturday
Two Central City residents, a 65-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man died Saturday as the result of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The tragedies occurred at their homes Saturday.

A.B. Collins, 405 N. Third, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rena Collins; one son, Malcolm Collins; granddaughter, Miss Sue Collins, Central City; one brother, Leslie Collins, Russellville; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Browning of Russellville, Mrs. Kate Young of New Washington, IN, and Mrs. Leo McPherson, Lewisburg.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Monday at the grave in the Lewisburg Cemetery with the Rev. Francis Tallant, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Central City, officiating.

Mrs. Claudia Rebecca Glenn, Chestnut Street, was survived by her husband, Robert Glenn, by one day; other survivors include a son, Gilbert Glenn, Owensboro; two brothers, Robert McAlister, Beaumont, TX, and Leo McAlister, Paris, TN; three sisters, Mrs. Jim Gossett, Mrs. Artie Thornton of Lyle, TN and Mrs. Ethel Hamburg of Nashville, TN.

She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Source: The Greenville Leader, Thursday, January 31, 1952.

Cornette, Roy

Roy Cornette, 70, Is Buried Monday
Greenville - Roy Cornette, 70, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Muhlenberg Community Hospital after an illness of several months. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the First Baptist Church of Greenville.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Mae Cornette; three brothers, Elmer of Pueblo, Calif.; Claude of Greenville and Ernest of Clewiston, Fla.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. H. Curtis Erwin officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Source: Central City The Messenger Thursday March 16, 1961

Creagor, George V.

George V. Creagor Dies Here Aug. 13
George V. Creagor, 74-year-old retired miner, died at the home of his son, Komer Creagor, in Central City at 1:20 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 13. He was a native of Muhlenberg County.

Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, with the Rev. John Parker officiating. Burial was in the Fairmount Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Komer Creagor and one grand-daughter, Patricia Lee Creagor, both of Central City; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Smith of Rochester, Mrs. Ella Staples of Nelson and Mrs. Eurth Spicer of Rumsey.
Source: The Messenger, Central City, Thursday August 19, 1948

Crist, Henry Thomas

Funeral services for Henry Thomas Crist, 83, were conducted at one o'clock p.m. Sunday at Shaver's Chapel. Interment was in the chapel cemetery.

Mr. Crist, who was a retired farmer, died suddenly at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 26, in the A.&P. Store here. The body was taken to the Tucker Funeral Home and remained there until removed to the chapel for services.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Josephine Noffsinger Crist, a daughter, Mrs. Moody Doss; and two sons, Amos and Owen Crist, all of Central City.
Source: Central City The Messenger Thursday October 31, 1940
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Crist, Mrs. Josephine Noffsinger Edwards

Mrs. Josephine Crist, 89, Dies Near Here
Mrs. Josephine Crist, 89, died at 4 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moody Doss, near Central City.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m Sunday at the residence with the Rev. S.A. Kittinger officiating. Burial was in the Old Bethel Cemetery.

Born Aug. 27, 1860 in this County, she was a member of the Old Bethel Baptist church.

In addition to Mrs. Doss, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Nanny Mitchell of Powderly and Mrs. Minnie Heltsley of Drakesboro; son, Claude F. Edwards; brother, Brad Noffsinger of Central City; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Source: Central City The Messenger 27 January 1949
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Crumbie, Sebree N.

Sebree N. Crumbie, 73, of Central City, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville.

A native of Bourbon County, he was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Central City. He was a graduate of Western High School in Paris, Ky. and also of Tennessee State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture and industry in 1957. He was a veteran, having enlisted in the Armed Forces Oct. 30, 1951; he was honorably discharged on Oct. 13, 1953.

He is survived by his wife, Juarnell O. Crumbie of Central City; one son, Jon Eric Crumbie of Louisville; one daughter, Connie Talbott of Central City; one brother, Samuel Crumbie of Paris, Ky.; one brother-in-law, Manes Hazzard of Paris; and one sister-in-law, Willa Crumbie of Paris.

Visitation is from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Central City and from noon until the time of the funeral at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6, also at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery in Greenville. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Leader-News, Greenville

Culbertson, Lois E.

Lois Culbertson, 63, Dies Jan. 13
Powderly - Lois E. Culbertson, 63, of Powderly, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in Muhlenberg Community Hospital.

Born in Muhlenberg County, he was a retired miner and a member of Woodson Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Thelma Culbertson of Powderly; two sons, Byron of Powderly and the Rev. John Culbertson of Portland, Tenn.; three daughters, Mrs. Zelmadene Adams of Marion, Mrs. Joyce Pentecost of Powderly and Mrs. Glenday Cox of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; five brothers, Rhea and Roy Culbertson of Chicago, Charles Culbertson of Evanston, Ill., Edward Slaton of Russellville, Hugh Slaton of Cicero, Ill.; sister, Mrs. Mary Boss of Russellville; 20 grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with the Rev. Houston Noffsinger, pastor of Woodson Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Powderly Memorial Gardens.
Source: Central City Times Argus January 16, 1974

Culbertson, Mrs. Thelma Stewart

Powderly - Mrs. Thelme Louise Culbertson, 75, of Powderly, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 5 in the Muhlenberg Community Hospital.

She was born May 1, 1913 in Muhlenberg County and was a member of the Woodson Baptist Church.

Survivors includes two sons, Byron Culbertson of Powderly and the Rev. John Culbertson of Graham; three daughters, Mrs. Zelmodene Adams and Mrs. Joyce Pentecost of Powderly and Mrs. Glenda Cox of Greenville; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, Hobart Stewart of Central City; six sisters, Mrs. Wyvonna Webb of Chicago, Mrs. Wilda Miller of Central City; Mrs. Wanda Noffsinger, Mrs. Virginia Vincent, Mrs. Hilda Hardison and Mrs. Jean Edwards of Central City.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Woodson Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis McGhee officiating. Burial will be in Muhlenberg Memorial Gardens in Powderly under the direction of the Tucker Funeral Home.
Source: Central City Times Argus March 8, 1989

Cundiff, Mrs. Vivienne Heck

Mrs. Cundiff Dies April 11
Mrs. H.H. Cundiff of Live Oak, Fla. died April 11 at Sewanee Nursing Home in Jasper, Fla.

Mrs. Cundiff was a native of Paradise. Her father, the late Joe D. Heck of Butler County, preceded her in death in 1957.

She is survived by six children and their children.

Funeral services were Tuesday in Quincy, Fla.
Note: First name obtained from Social Security Deaths Index
Source: Central City Times Argus April 14, 1976

Curtis, Barbara J. Anderson

CURTIS, Barbara J. “Corky” Age 66, of Beavercreek passed away on Monday, March 3, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Thomas R. “Randy” Curtis in 2003 and her parents, James and Jessie (Insco) Anderson. Corky is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Kimberly Curtis; her granddaughter, Spencer Curtis, all of Maplewood, NJ; her sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Tom Perry, of Centerville; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Bev Anderson, of Cincinnati. She was a graduate of Beavercreek High School, Class of 1959 and retired from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with over 35 years of service. Funeral services will be held 10 A.M. Friday, March 7, 2008, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road. Reverend Steve Kimpel officiating. Interment will follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, March 6, 2008. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
Source: Dayton Daily News, Ohio, March 5, 2008
Note: Barb Curtis was a contributor to the Muhlenberg KYGenWeb Project, and I am saddened to hear of her passing. The Muhlenberg families she researched included: Knight, Oglesby, and Coursey. Thank you, Barb.

Curtis, George Earl

Greenville - George Earl Curtis, 73, died Thursday, March 11, at the Muhlenberg County Community Hospital.

Mr. Curtis was born in Ohio County. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Echols General Baptist Church and Rockport Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Curtis; two sons, Danny Curtis, Central City and Ronnie Curtis, Greenville; five daughters, Linda Gossett, Karen Fleming and sue Curtis, all of Greenville, Gwen Keeling, Hopkinsville, and Maxine Waldego, Washington, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six brothers, Hulet, Vernie, Cecil and James Curtis, all of Rockport, Mitchell Curtis, Echols, and Kenneth Curtis, of Beaver Dam, and two sisters, Mrs. Ercie Jones, Beaver Dam and Mrs. Dean Grant, Louisville.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City.
Source: Ohio County News, March 18, 1976

Curtis, Pvt. Ted E.

Pvt. Ted E. Curtis Buried Sunday in Rose Hill
Central City Soldier Who Died in Washington, D.C., Buried In Central City.
The body of Pvt. Theodore (Ted) E. Curtis, who died in Washington, D.C., on May 1, arrived here last Friday and was taken to the Tucker Funeral Home where it remained until the hour of the funeral, which was conducted at the Methodist Church by the pastor, the Rev. Frank Hulse with full military honors. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial. The body was accompanied here by Sgt. Lionel M. Stortz of Walter Reed Hospital.

Pvt. Curtis, the son of Ernie Curtis and his wife, Katy B. Duncan Curtis, was born at Echols in Ohio County on March 1, 1919. When a small child he came with his parents to Central City, where he spent his life, receiving his education in Central City and graduating with honors from the Central City High School. After his graduation he became connected with the Goodyear Rubber Company at Akron, Ohio, and was there on the date of his induction into service on June 1, 1943. He received his training at Fort Bliss, Texas, Santa Marie Air Base in California, and Camp Hann, Calif. He was sent overseas in April, 1944, and was for twelve months in active service, a large part of the time being spent in Belgium. He arrived in the United States on April 29, and died on May 1, just two days after being rushed to the Walter Reed Hospital. He was a member of the Central City Baptist Church, having joined on March 20, 1943.

Some years ago he married Miss Nell B. Nalley, the daughter of James Nalley of this city, and to this union one child was born, Theodore E. Curtis, Jr., both of whom survive. He is also survived by his father and stepmother, his own mother having died when he was a small boy, and by two brothers, A.B. Curtis and Ray Curtis of Akron, Ohio, and by three sisters, Mrs. T.E. Curris, Mrs. Joe Sweatt and Mrs. Wallace Roll.

Pallbearers were George Taylor, Gene Kifer, Wallace Ward, Dink Tatum, Delmas Gish, and Albert Smith.
Source: Central City The Messenger 10 May 1945