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Farber - Fulkerson

Farber, Willie

Ex-Dunmor Resident Willie Farber, 61, Dies At Drakesboro
Drakesboro - Willie Farber, 61, died at his home here Thursday at 12:50 a.m. following a short illness.

He is survived by hsi wife, Mrs. Reba [sic] Farber; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Hicks and Miss Susie Farber, both of Drakesboro; four sons, William F. Farber, Harold Farber, and Bobby Gene Farber, all of Evansville, and Frank Farber, U.S. Navy; three brothers, Dossie Farber, Drakesboro, Morton Farber, Beechmont, and Virgil Farber, Carlsbad, N.M.; and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Drakesboro Baptist Church conducted by the pastor, Rev. David Fields, assisted by the Rev. A.T. Ross. Burial was in Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery, Central City.

The body was removed to the Parker-Washburne-Pannell Funeral Home, Drakesboro.
Source: The Greenville Leader Thursday December 15, 1955

Faughender, Mrs. Ann Lurena

At her home in this county, near Kirkmansville, at 3 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Ann Lurena Faughender, aged 80 years, died from a prolonged attack [of] asthma and complicating troubles. She was a native of the county, and one of the best beloved characters throughout the section in which she had spent her long, useful life. A woman of strong intellect and pleasing personality, she was a recognized leader, and her influence will never die.

Burial was made in the Rice graveyard Friday afternoon, the body being laid beside that of her husband, who died three and a half years ago. There was a large gathering of relatives and friends.

Surviving are the following children: Prof. Milton L. Faughender, Messrs. Ezekiel, William and James Faughender, all of whom reside on the old home place.
Source Greenville Leader February 3, 1928

Faught, Luther

Luther Faught, 77, Is Buried Oct. 15
Drakesboro - Luther Faught, 77, of Drakesboro, died in Muhlenberg Community Hospital Sunday, Oct. 13, at 10:40 a.m.

A retired farmer, her was born in Ohio County Aug. 15, 1891 and was a member of Smallhouse Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Golda Faught of Drakesboro; sister, Mrs. Uva Oldham of Akron, Ohio.

Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Central City with the Rev. Stoy Geary, pastor of Drakesboro Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Nephews were pallbearers.
Source: Times Argus Thursday October 17, 1968

Faulk, Mrs. Joyce Wiggins

Mrs. Ernest Faulk Buried in Hopkins
Madisonville - Miss Joyce Hope Faulk, 22, Madisonville route two, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in Hopkins County Hospital following a lingering illness.

Survivors include the husband, Ernest D. Faulk, four children, Roger Dean, Steven Ray, Shirley Lynn and Karen, all at home; mother, Mrs. Robert Terry, Grapevine Road, and step-father, Robert Terry; two brothers, James Wiggins, Central City, and Leslie Wiggins, Jr., Sacramento [KY]; four sisters, Mrs. Freeman Barnes, Indianapolis, Mrs. Jessie Cobb, Central City, Mrs. Hulis Todd and Mrs. Melvin Brown, both of Madisonville.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Grapevine Christian church, with the Rev. Marvin Campbell, assisted by the Rev. Jimmy Russell, officiating.

Burial was in the Grapevine cemetery.
Source Central City The Messenger Thursday March 2, 1961

Fentress, Henry L.

Henry L. Fentress, 70, Buried at Cherry Hill
Henry Lancaster Fentress, 70, died at his home at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.

He was born in Muhlenberg County, was a retired coal miner, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lucy Fentress; six daughters, Mrs. Virgil Brown, Jasonville, Ind., Mrs. Marian Mitchell, Mrs. William Farber, both of Evansville, Ind., Mrs. Carl Wood, Owensboro, Mrs. George Heltsley and Mrs. Helen Swann both of Central City; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Herman Miller, Muncy, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, June of Hopkinsville, and James, Indianapolis; five sisters, Mrs. Arnold Settle, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Morehead Shaver, Mrs. Arthur Bennett, Mrs. Andrew Stirsman, Mrs. Sally Guynn, all of Central City.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev.. Ray Dean, assisted by the Rev.. E.E. Spickard. Burial was in the Cherry Hill Cemetery.
Source: Greenville Leader May 4, 1961
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Fentress, Isaac Finley

Will of I.F. Fentress Probated Last Monday
The will of I.F. Fentress was probated in Muhlenberg county court Monday.

Mr. Fentress bequeathed to Allie Shaver, Blanche Bennett, and Sallie McCoy of Central City, and Junius Fentress of Kirkmansville $1 each. To his wife, Mrs. Celia Fentress, he bequeathed the household furniture, and her dower right in all of his property. The remainder of his estate is to be divided equally among Henry L. Lentress, Delia Mae Stearsman of Central City, and James Finley Fentress of Indianapolis, Ind. The will is dated Feb. 8, 1932.
Source: Greenville Leader August 31, 1934
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Fentress, James E.

James E. Fentress, 36, Buried at Cherry Hill
Gary, Ind. - James Elgin Fentress, 36, formerly of Central City, died at his home in Gary, Ind. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 a.m. following a lingering illness. He was born April 2, 1920 and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was employed at Inland Steel Co. in Hammond, Ind.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. in Central City with the Rev. C.W. Devine, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Hill Cemetery.

Survivors are wife, Mrs. Anna Laura Fentress; two sons, Michael and Robert Earl; daughter, Sandra Kaye, of Gary; father, Henry Fentress of Central City; six sisters, Mrs. Helen Swann and Mrs. George Helsley of Central City, Mrs. Virgil Brown of Jasonville, Ind., Mrs. Marion Mitchell and Mrs. William Farber of Evansville, Mrs. Carl Wood of Owensboro.
Source: Unknown Muhlenberg Newspaper 1956
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Fentress, Jesse M.

Jesse “Jack” M. Fentress, 75, an Edgewater resident for more than 25 years, died of Alzheimer's disease Aug. 18 at the Spa Creek Center-Genesis ElderCare Network in Annapolis.

Mr. Fentress was born in Central City, Ky., on June 29, 1927. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

A retired printer, he worked for the former Washington Star for 33 years and the Washington Times for 10 years.

Mr. Fentress raised and bred thoroughbred horses.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean E. Fentress; three sons, J. Murray, Leo L. and Stewart Fentress, and one daughter, Jean M. Fentress, all of Edgewater; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Kalas Funeral Home of Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093-5142.
Source: The Capital, Annapolis, Maryland, August 19, 2002

Fentress, Junius Edgar

J.E. Fentress, 76, Dies in Christian
Hopkinsville - Junius Edgar Fentress, 76, retired employe at Western State Hospital, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 11:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at his home in Hopkinsville.

Mr. Fentress formerly operated a hotel at Kirkmansville. He was employed at Western State for 10 years until his retirement eight years ago.

He was born in Muhlenberg County, but moved to Christian County 44 years ago. He was a member of First Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Fentress; a foster son, Paul Starks, a professor at the University of Tennessee branch at Martin, Tenn.; and a step-granddaughter, Mrs. Martha Harris, Ft. Rucker, Ala.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Hopkinsville.

Officiating was the Rev. Marvin Whitmer of First Methodist Church. Burial was in Green Memorial Gardens.
Source Unknown Muhlenberg Newspaper December 1962
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Fentress, L.D.

Pioneer Citizen Answers Final Call
L.D. Fentress of Creeltown Community Succumbs After Lingering Illness; Age 82.
L.D. Fentress, 82 years old, a life-long resident of Muhlenberg county, died at his home in the Creeltown community near Central City at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning of infirmities incident to his advanced age.

Mr. Fentress had been in declining health for two years and has been bedfast for six weeks.

Surviving is the widow and three children, Floyd Fentress, Lanky Fentress this city and Mrs. C.H. Booth, of Drakesboro; two brothers, George Fentress, Greenville, and Noah Fentress, Lexington, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Charles Fentress, Central City.

A funeral service was held from the home at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, conducted by Clifford Lundon. Interment was in the Miller burying ground.
Source The Messenger December 21, 1933
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Fentress, Noah H.

End Comes To Noah Fentress
Noah H. Fentress, 82, of 1644 South Limestone street, who had been connected with mental institutions in the United States and Europe for 67 years, died at 7:45 o'clock last night at his home. He had been in declining health for two years.

Mr. Fentress served 20 years as supervisor of Western State hospital at Hopkinsville and was supervisor at Eastern State hospital for 14 years. For the past 18 years he had operated a sanitarium on the Leestown pike and on South Limestone stone. He has worked in practically every large institution in this country and was employed in several in Europe.

Mr. Fentress was born Aug. 27, 1861, in Muhlenberg county, son of the late John and Amanda Fentress. He was a member of the First Methodist church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Pyrenah Pettit Fentress, two sons, Charles B. Fentress Sr., member of the Fayette county patrol, and H.P. Fentress, Akron, Ohio; a brother, George Fentress, Greenfield; a sister, Mrs. Nell Finch, Virginia, and two grandchildren, Charles B. Fentress Jr. and Elizabeth Fentress, Lexington.

The body was removed to Kerr Brothers funeral home.
Source: Lexington Herald-Leader, November 7, 1943, pg. 4
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Fentress, Pyrenah Pettit

Mrs. Pyrenah Pettit Fentress, 87, died at 12:25 a.m. yesterday at the Fentress Sanatorium in Jessamine County, after a long illness.

Mrs. Fentress operated the Fentress Sanatorium in Lexington for 38 years.

The widow of Noah Fentress, she was a native of Owensboro and a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Pettit. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Mrs. Fentress was a former member of the WCTU, Business Women-s Club and the MacDowell Club.

She is survived by two sons, Charles B. Fentress Sr., Jessamine County, and H.P. Fentress, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two grandchildren, Charles B. Fentress Jr., Louisville, and Mrs. Elizabeth Barkley, Jessamine County, and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home by the Rev. Steadman Bagby. Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery.

Note: Noah Fentress was a native of Muhlenberg County.
Source: The Lexington Herald, Friday, June 9, 1961

Fentress, Sarah Margaret Lam

Mrs. I.F. Fentress Died Here Sunday
Mrs. I.F. Fentress, 68 years old, died at her home on Reservoir Avenue, Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. after a lingering illness lasting over three years, being confined to her bed the most of her time.

Mrs. Fentress was a beloved Christian woman, being a member of the Baptist church of this city. She was born and reared in this county. She is survived by her husband and eight children: Five daughters, Mrs. Andrew Stirsman, Mrs. Morehead Shaver, Mrs. Arthur Bennett, Mrs. Sallie McCoy, Mrs. Arnold Settle; three son, James Fentress of Indianapolis, Ind., June Fentress, of Kirkmansville, and Henry Fentress, of this city; one brother, J.W. Lam, of Greenville.

The funeral on Tuesday afternoon was conducted by Rev. M.A. Cooper at the Baptist church, and interment held at Shaver's Chapel, near Bremen. Many beautiful floral designs being placed upon her grave by loving and tender hands as an esteem of respect in which she was held by all who knew her.
Source: August or September 1927 Muhlenberg newspaper clipping given to me by my grandmother, who was the granddaughter of Sarah Lam Fentress
Contributed by J.P. Johnson

Ferguson, W.H.

W.H. Ferguson Dead.
Last Sunday afternoon the remains of Mr. W.H. Ferguson were laid to rest in the Bluff graveyard. The deceased was a policeman in this city the past eighteen months, and as a most faithful official will be long remembered by the people he so faithfully served.

After a long illness he succumbed to consumption and died Saturday. Peaceful, generous and fearless, he met death in the same spirit that he showed in all the relations of life and when the dark dew of death first awoke him from the bream [dream?] of life he called to his father and told him he was ready to die. All honor to his memory, the gentle man, chivalric citizen. He was thirty-seven years old. He left a wife and three children, beside his father, brothers and sisters, with whom, in deep sorrow, a bereaved community drop upon the mound that covers him the tender tears of sympathetic grief.
Source Central City Republican January 11, 1894

Fish, George

George Fish, 56 years old, died of pneumonia at his home in Central City on Friday, December 28. Burial was in Green River Chapel cemetery.
Source Greenville Leader January 4, 1935

Fisher, Raymond L.

R.L. Fisher, 47, Dies in Peoria, Ill.
Raymond L. Fisher, Sr., 47, formerly of Cleaton, died Feb. 27 in Peoria, Ill. following a short illness.

He was a veteran of World War II and served in Europe with the Army.

He was born Jan. 20, 1921 in McHenry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fisher.

Funeral services were held March 1 in Peoria, conducted by the Rev. Melvin Norquist. Burial was in Springdale Cemetery with military rites.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriett Fisher of Peoria; son, Raymond L. Fisher, Jr. of Peoria; step-son, Larry Simpson of Peoria; two brothers, Pascal of Peoria and Charles of Cazenvia, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Aline Harris of Campbell, Calif., Mrs. Thelma Lear of Central City and Miss Beverly Fisher of Cleaton; step-mother, Mrs. Sarah Fisher of Cleaton.
Source Central City Times-Argus Thursday March 7, 1968

Fisher, Mrs. Sarah Cundiff

Mrs. Sarah Fisher, 84, Dies Jan. 11
Cleaton - Mrs. Sarah Jane Fisher, 84, of Cleaton, died Friday, Jan. 11 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.

Born Sept. 29, 1889 in Muhlenberg County, she was a member of Bevier-Cleaton Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two sons, John Deering of Ennis and Douglas Deering of Central City; two daughters, Miss Beverly Fisher and Mrs. Mary Evelyn Gray of Cleaton; two step-sons, Pascal and Charles Fisher of Peoria, Ill.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Thelma Lear of Hammond, Ind. and Mrs. Mary Alice Harris of Campbell, Calif.; brother, Winston Cundiff of Terre Haute, Ind.; sister, Mrs. Elizabeth McTolf of Central City; three grandchildren, 21 step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with the Rev. John A. Lile and the Rev. Stuart Moore officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Central City.
Source Central City Times Argus January 16, 1974

Fleming, David James

Judge Fleming Dies
David James Fleming, 78 years old, died at his home in this city at 8:15 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, September 4. For some years he had been a sufferer from heart trouble, on account of his age had grown feeble, but he had been as well as usual, and was able to be up and about. He came over town afternoon, and was stricken from the heat, but was able to walk home, but became unconscious on his arrival, and no relief could be given.

Judge Fleming was a man of character, modest and unassuming, but a force for good in any community in which he lived. He was converted in early manhood and led an exemplary life, for many years being a preacher in the Universalist church, he was an active Sunday School worker, and maintained organizations when such were rare in the county.

He served in the civil war on the Union side, in the artillery branch and was a cannoneer who made a mark for high efficiency, and was a soldier held in high esteem by his officers and comrades.

He was twice elected Judge of the county, and his administration of affairs was a credit to him. His endeavors were constantly for the improvement of the county, and his long life was a useful one.

Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, and interment was made in the Eaves graveyard near Powderly. Surviving are his wife and the following children: G.Q. Fleming, Mrs. B.S. Knight, James Fleming, Mrs. Wiley Robinson, Mrs. B.F. Green, Mrs. Jesse Arnold, Louis Fleming, Mrs. Ed Roester, John Fleming, David Fleming and Leonard Fleming. In their great loss they are sustained by the sympathy of many friends.
Submitted by Judy Fleming

Ford, Rev. Norris E.

Rev. Norris E. Ford, 68, dies; retired KU plant employee
The Rev. Norris E. Ford, 68, of Central City, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in the Muhlenberg Community Hospital.

Born Aug. 2, 1917 in Christian County, he was a minister and retired boiler operator at the Green River Power Station of the Kentucky Utilities Co. He was a member of the Echols Church of God. He was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melva Ford; two sons, Wayne Ford and Jerry Ford of Central City; four daughters, Mrs. Connie Gibson of Dixon, Mrs. Judith Dunning of Greenville, Mrs. Nancy Locke and Mrs. Cynthia Terry of Central City; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; five brothers, James Ford and Cletus Ford of Madisonville, Clyde Ford and Frank Ford of Earlington and Douglas Ford of Nashville, Tenn.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Tucker Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Crockett officiating, assisted by the Rev. Frank Penniger and the Rev. Larry Marler. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Times-Argus Thursday November 20, 1985

Forgy, Connie Sue

Forgy Baby Dies
Dunmor - Connie Sue Forgy, 10-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Forgy of Lewisburg Route 2, died Wednesday, March 19.

Funeral services were held at Dunmor Baptist Church on Thursday, March 20, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Enin Hall officiating. Interment was in Olive Grove Cemetery in Muhlenberg County.

Survivors besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walton Forgy of Lewisburg Route 2; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Margeret Covington of Clifty; and great-grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Sumner of Dunmor.
Source Central City Times-Argus Thursday March 27, 1969

Forgy, James N.

James N. Forgy Died At Cowan, Tenn.
Mr. James N. Forgy, 60 years old, died at his home in Cowan, Tenn., Thursday night, from cancer of the stomach. Mr. Forgy was formerly a citizen of this county, having engaged in the mercantile business at Belton.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son; also four sisters, Mrs. Hallie Penrod, of Dunmor; Mrs. May Askew and Mrs. Era Price, of Quality, Mrs. Catherine Dooley, of Crossville, Tenn.; three brothers, Geo. and Ellis Forgy, of Cowan, Tenn., and Hayes Forgy, of Greenville.

The remains were brought to Greenville, yesterday, to the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. L.B. Knight, and funeral services will be held there today at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Source: The Messenger, Central City, September 15, 1932

Fortner, Dillard D.

The Rev. Dillard D. Fortner, 95, of Owensboro, died Saturday, December 31 (1988) at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital.

He was born in Butler County; was pastor of Pilgrim Holiness Church, North Third Street, Central City, KY; Pilgrim Holiness Church in Cloverport and Morgantown Wesleyan Church for over 50 years before retiring; and was a member of Wesleyan Church Southside in Owensboro. His first wife, Ethel Youngbluth Fortner, died November 13, 1967.

Survivors include his wife, Plina Lou Fortner; two daughters, Daisy Walston of Muskogee, OK, and Berl Bolender of Dayton, OH; stepson, Manuel Conner of Owensboro; stepdaughter Shirley Krewson of Maceo; 16 grandchildren, around 90 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Bolender of Lexington.

Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday in Owensboro.
Source: The Times Argus, Central City, KY (no date)

Fortney, Anna Pearl

Miss Anna Pearl Fortney Dies in Central City
Funeral services for Miss Anna Pearl Fortney, 69, who died at 5:30 p.m., Friday were held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday at the grave in Fairmount Cemetery.

Surviving are two brothers, U.C. Fortney, Central City, and Carl Fortney, Louisville; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Lam, Mrs. Ina Carson of Louisville, and Mrs. Flora Risley of Jeffersonville, IN, and several nieces and nephews.

The body was taken to the Anderson Funeral Home.
Source: The Greenville Leader, Thursday, February 28, 1952

Fosco, Mike

“Uncle” Mike Fosko [sic] Taken By Death
Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon, Conducted by the Rev. Paul S. Durbin.
Mike Fosco, known to most of his acquaintances as “Uncle Mike,” died at his home in North Third street last Saturday about noon. He was 73 years of age, a native of Italy, but had lived in America some 45 years and in this city for the greater part of that time, where he operated a peanut and pop-corn machine.

Father Durbin conducted a service for the deceased at the Catholic church Sunday afternoon, which was followed by interment in Fairmount Cemetery.

Mike Fosco is survived by a brother, Henry Fosco, a resident also of Central City. His wife died some four years ago. He took an orphan boy in its babyhood and raised him as Tony Fosko. He now lives in Paducah.
Source Central City The Messenger April 26, 1934

Foster, E.A.

Killed by Heavy Timber
E.A. Foster, an employe [sic] of the Central Coal and Iron Company at Central City, while assisting in removing a large piece of timber from some of the company's buildings, Tuesday, was fatally injured by the timber falling on his head and neck. His skull was fractured, jaw bone and nose broken and his neck badly bruised. He died Wednesday afternoon having never regained consciousness.
Source: The Hartford Republican, dated September 30, 1904 (via Chronicling America)

Franklin, James W.

James W. Franklin, 64 years old, died of pneumonia at his home at Mercer at 11:30 o'clock last Saturday night. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hankins at the Baptist church at Mercer at 11:00 o'clock Sunday morning. The body was taken to Flat Creek, Hopkins county, for burial. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Roy and Jewel Franklin, of Mercer, and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Edward, of Brownie.
Source Greenville Leader January 18, 1935

Frazier, Thelma Lois

Thelma Lois Frazier, 83, of Drakesboro, died Saturday, November 2, 2002, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville.

The Ohio County native graduated from Bruce School in Beaver Dam as valedictorian in 1937 and attended Kentucky State University for three years. She was a member, assistant pianist, senior choir member, church secretary and deaconess board member at Bethel Baptist Church of Drakesboro.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Frazier. Survivors include two sons, Roger Frazier of Drakesboro and Kevin Frazier of Bowling Green; a daughter, Earline Goins of Rantoul, Illinois; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a niece.

Services are at 1 p.m. Thursdsay at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Ohio County Times, 07 November 2002

Frederick, James H.

Death of Former Citizen
James H. Frederick, 52 years old, former resident of Central City, died Saturday night at his home in Louisville. Mr. Frederick was widely known throughout this section and for several years was connected with the sales office of the Rockport Coal Company's office in this city.
Source: The Messenger, Central City, December 15, 1932

Fritsche, Tony

Tony Fritsche Dies April 9
Tony Fritsche, 78, of Jonesboro, Ill., died at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9 in Hopkins County Hospital.

He had been visiting his sister, Mrs. William McClain of Central City.

He was born Aug. 22, 1897 in Eddyville, Ill. and was a member of the Baptist Church.

In addition to his sister, he is survived by two brothers, Earl Fritsche of Cherokee, Okla. and Wayne Fritsche of Anna, Ill.; four other sisters, Mrs. Floy Boyce of Afton, Ill., Mrs. Celeste Wilson, Miss Opal Fritsche and Mrs. Laveda Pitts of Anna.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday in McClure, Ill. with burial in Lindsey Cemetery.
Source Central City Times Argus April 14, 1976

Frizzel, Mrs. Lydia Snodgrass

Mrs. Burden's Sister Dies in Hartford
Beaver Dam - Mrs. Lydia Ray Frizzel, 72, died Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Ohio County Hospital.

She was a native of Butler County, a daughter of the late Jessie and Lydia Tarrants Snodgrass. She was a member of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Gussie Smith, Casey, Mrs. L.D. Ferguson, Whiting, Ind., and Mrs. Carlos Abney, Mrs. Reathel Moore, and Mrs. Jack Render all of Beaver Dam; four sons, Lee, Cleatus, Reathel, Carl, all of Beaver Dam; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Wilson, McHenry, Mrs. Nora Burden, Central City, Mrs. Arthur Ferguson, Beaver Dam; one half sister, Mrs. Loletta Wigginton, Evansville, Ind.; brother, James Snodgrass, Central City; twenty nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3:30 Monday afternoon conducted by the Rev. Dale Holley, pastor of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Burial was in Sunnyville Cemetery.
Source Central City The Messenger Thursday April 6, 1961

Fulkerson, Mrs. Emma

Mrs. Emma Fulkerson, 89, Dies in Island
Mrs. Emma Fulkerson, 89, widow of the late George Fulkerson of Luzerne, died early today (Thursday) at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Annabelle Drake of Island, after an illness of three months.

She was a member of the Depoy Baptist Church.

Among her survivors are two sons, Shelley of Luzerne and Brank of Central City; four daughters, Mrs. Annabelle Drake of Island, Mrs. Eula Boggess of Central City; Mrs. Minnie Sullivan of Luzerne and Mrs. Catherine Gary of Bethel, Ohio.

Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.
Source Central City Times-Argus (or The Messenger) November 19, 1964