
Bobby J. Ralph
Bobby J. Ralph, 76, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, June 2, 2008, at Wellington Parc in Owensboro.
She was born March 26, 1932, in Echols to the late Paul and Elizabeth Wydick Fulkerson. She was a retired respiratory therapist for Owensboro Daviess County Hospital, a graduate of Murray State University and a member of Pond Run Baptist Church in Echols.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Taylor Ralph, who passed away February 12, 1991.
Survivors include a son, Jeff Ralph of Tampa, Fla.; three daughters, Jeanie Ling and Beth Taylor, both of Owensboro, and Teresia Harris of Reynolds Station; two sisters, Bonnie Robinson of St. Louis, Mo., and Paulette Paxton of Rockport; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13, 2008, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Visitation will be form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contribution to Hospice of Palliative Care of the Ohio Valley, 723 Harvard Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Larry Nelson
Shadwick, Sr.
Larry Nelson Shadwick, Sr., 61, of Calhoun, died Saturday, June 7, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Fordsville and was retired from construction as a carpenter. He was a member of Boot Hill Consulting in Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robiyn and Margaret Shadwick.
Survivors include four sons, Larry Shadwick, Jr., of Sikeston, Mo.; Jimmy Shadwick of Beech Grove, Jeremy W. Shadwick of Central City and Michael Shadwick of Hanson; five grandsons; three granddaughters; a brother, Bobby Howard of Curdsville; and a sister, Betty Beatty of Hawesville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Geary Funeral Home in Fordsville. Burial was in Roseville Cemetery.
Perry Joseph, Jr.
Perry Joseph, Jr., passed away Friday, June 6, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Perry Raymond and Szcze Panska Joseph. He was of the Baptist faith and a retired coal miner after working as an electrician foreman for Peabody Coal Company.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy McKeown Joseph; five sons, Ron, John and Mike Clothier, all of Beaver Dam, Tim Clothier of Owensboro and Rich Clothier of Bowling Green; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Wallert.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, conducted by Brother Lealin Geary.
Arrena Mae Simpson
Arrena Mae “Jo” Simpson, 77, of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at her home.
She was born October 22, 1930, in Ohio County to the late Frank and Lidona Wilson Ball. She was a nurses aide for Ohio County Hospital and was of Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Simpson, who passed away October 23, 1998, and a son, Timothy Willard Simpson.
Survivors include ten sons, Terry Wayne Simpson of Henderson, Donald Simpson of Pleasant Ridge, Dennis Simpson, Larry Simpson, Arnom Ball and Mike Simpson, all of Beaver Dam, Doug Simpson of Louisville, David Simpson and Roger Simpson both of McHenry, and Terry Dean Simpson of Michigan; two daughters, Patsy Poole of Missouri and Joan Underwood of McHenry; a sister, Betty Mudd of Horse Branch; 36 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 6, 2008, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Brother David Calvert officiating. Burial was in Render Memorial Cemetery in McHenry.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice of Ohio County.
Online messages of condolence can be made at www.danksfuneralhome.com.
Nellie Magan
Nellie Magan, 92, of Whitesville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the Professional Care Nursing Home in Hartford.
She was born July 14, 1915, to the late Marshal and Sally (Midkiff) Gillim. She was a member of the Friendship Church of Christ and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Magan in July 1982, and a son, Larry Magan in February 2008.
She is survived by a daughter, Sherry Addington and her husband Milton of Beaver Dam; a son, Donald Magan and his wife Kay of Hartford; nine grandchildren, Brian Addington, Robbie Magan, Carla Griffin, Kami Coffield, Clint Magan, Leisa Westerfield, Bruce Magan, Michelle Keller and Shannon Magan; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 2, 2008, at Cecil Brothers Funeral Home in Whitesville. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Charles Warren Askins
Charles Warren Askins, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2008, at his home.
Born in Ohio County on December 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Murray and Pauline Daniel Askins. He was a graduate of Purdue University and a retired pharmacist. He later retired from the City of Owensboro where he worked in the Sanitation Department. He was a member of Kirk Memorial United Methodist Church and attended Trinity Episcopal Church. He was an Army veteran and lifelong member of the AMVETS Post 75 and a Kentucky Colonel.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Carol Thompson Askins in 1994.
He is survived by sons, David C. Askins of Henderson and Joseph D. Askins of Owensboro; and his faithful friend, Buddy.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 23, 2008, at Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro with Dr. Glenn Sowards officiating. Burial was in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 696.
Online condolences may be left at www.glennfuneralhome.com.