JoAnn Bethel

    LEWISBURG – JoAnn Bethel, 65, died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at her residence.
    Born in Shepherdsville April 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Cleve Edward Strothoff and Eddie Lee Hall Strothoff. She was a self-employed artist and a member of Pleasant Union General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Harvey; a son, Joseph Moneypenny; a sister, Betty Eades; and a brother Bill Strothoff.
    Survivors include a son, Gene Moneypenny of Lewisburg; two daughters, Anna Gardner of Charlestown, Ind. and Kathy Bird of Westport, Ind.; two sisters, Linda Armstrong and Nora Weaver, both of Central City; four brothers, Don Strothoff of Brandenburg, Roger Strothoff of Houston, Tex., Robert Strothoff of Eddyville and Richard Strothoff of Hobart, Ind.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. June 14 at Price Funeral Home, Inc. Burial followed in Fitzhugh Cemetery in Lewisburg.



    Theresa Lee Ream, 36, of Central City, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.
    Born in Illinois May 15, 1971, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
    Survivors include a son, Paul Edward Vance, Jr. of Central City; a daughter, Caitlyn Vance of Central City; her mother, Doris Dupre of Central City; a brother, Brian Ream of Georgia; and a sister, Michelle Ream of Indianapolis, Ind.
    Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. June 16 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. E.W. Greenwalt officiating. Burial followed in Fairmount Cemetery in Central City.



    ABILENE, TEX. – Frances Cadenhead passed from this life Thursday, June 14, 2007.
    Frances Barton Cadenhead was born March 17, 1922 to Horatio "Rash" and Lula Mary Jones Hardwick in Cleaton. While Lula was seven months pregnant with Frances, she held her firstborn child, 18-month-old Ariel Denver, in her arms as he passed away from spinal meningitis. Rash was a skilled stonecutter and fashioned a beautiful headstone in remembrance. In 1923 the family moved to Sarasota, Fla. for a time where Rash was employed as a stonecutter and mason for the construction of the famous Cad D'zan, the John Ringling Mansion. The young family then moved to Denver because Rash had contracted TB and it was hoped the clear, high mountain air would prove a cure. Frances became her mother's treasure, her gift from God. When Frances was nine-years-old her 19-year-old stepbrother, Dennis Warren Hardwick was unexpectedly killed. During the Great Depression, when Frances was 12-years-old, TB took her father. Times were very hard and the memory of standing in a food line at Safeway was an experience she would never get over. Her concern and generosity for the poor, the hungry and animals became one of the hallmarks of her life. She and her mother were faithful members of the Sherman Street Church of Christ, a church family who reached out in their time of need. Lula became a housekeeper for Lawrence Logue, a widower in the church, whom she later married. He was a quiet and gentle man who became their beloved "Pa". She graduated from Edgewater Colorado High School in 1939 where she was valedictorian and school queen. Coming out of the depression she wanted clothes, a car and a life. Passing up a full scholarship to Colorado Women's College she opted to go to Business College and go to work. On one of her trips back to Kentucky to visit her family she met, fell in love and later married the love of her life, Charles Lee Barton July 9, 1941. In 1943 their daughter Darlene was born while he was in pilot training in San Francisco, Calif. In 1944 1st Lieutenant Charles Lee Barton, a U.S. Army Air Corps Pilot was killed in a plane crash. Frances returned to Denver to live with her mother and Pa. She was continually active in the Church of Christ as a Bible Class Teacher and willing benevolence worker. With only a brief period when she married H. Cadenhead before he died, she remained with her mother until she died of Alzheimer's disease in 1988. After the war, Frances began to work with the U.S. Geological Service, the U.S. Forest Service and the Air Force. For several years she rode a bus daily to Colorado Springs working in the development of what was to become the Air Force Academy. She later transferred to the Internal Revenue Service in Denver. As IRS expanded she moved to the new Austin Service Center and into mid management in the technical division. She received many awards and commendations for her conscientious work with taxpayers, communicative skills training and office organizational skills. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Alzheimer's Disease Association in Austin along with the associated caregiver support group program. She retired in 1982 due to the failing health of her mother. A faithful and conscientious member of the Cameron Road Church of Christ, she helped establish a work with the poor in Manor, Tex. where she often attended as a supporter and Bible Class Teacher. She moved with her mother to Abilene in 1982 to be near her daughter, Frances Darlene Barton Ashby. For several years she worked as administrative assistant for the Industrial Technology Department at Abilene Christian University. She loved the faculty and students and still wears with pride the Sigma Tau Epsilon watch they awarded her. Soon after she arrived she also helped found the Abilene Alzheimer's Association and Support Group for caregivers. She made many speeches and presentations on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders at ACU, UT, many nursing homes and civic groups. Frances was a frequent volunteer for hospice when a program was first organized in Abilene. She enjoyed her membership in Senior Partner's where she was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1997. As a member of the University Church of Christ she has been a strong supporter of ministries to the poor and hungry through the Christian Service Center, Haitian Christian Foundation and Salvation Army.
    She is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Frances Darlene and Dr. Jon Ashby of Abilene; her grandsons, Bart Ashby of Lewisville, Tex. and Bret (Julie) Ashby; great- grandson, Christian Lee Ashby, her pride and joy, of San Marcos, Tex.; niece, Julie Ashby of Amarillo; and many loving cousins in Kentucky.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. June 16 at the University Church of Christ with Derrick Bam, Willard Tate, Dr. Bob Scott and Dr. Jon Ashby officiating. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. June 19 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City, where she will lay beside her husband, her long lost love, Charles Lee Barton. Memorials may be sent to The Christian Service Center, Haitian Christian Foundation, the Salvation Army Local Relief Programs or Rescue the Animals. Hamil Family Funeral Home in Abilene, Tex. and Tucker Funeral Home in Central City were in charge of arrangements.



    POWDERLY – Frank L. Bulczak, 51, died Friday, June 15, 2007 at his residence.
    He retired as a police captain after 25 years of devoted service to the Village of Burnham, Ill. and was a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Calumet, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Bulczak and two brothers, James and Richard Bulczak.
    Survivors include his wife, Deborah Bulczak; two sons, James Bulczak and Douglas Everly; five grandchildren; his mother, Leona Bulczak; a sister, Christine Bonnes; and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were private. Tucker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.



    LOCKPORT, ILL. – Willie H. Spoon, 78, formerly of Bremen, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 at his residence.
    Born in Crocus, Ky. March 9, 1929, he was the son of the late George Allen and Letha Spoon. He was a retired machinist for TVA and of the Presbyterian faith. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Hargrove Spoon and a sister, Myrtle Collins.
    Survivors include a son, Willie David (Laura) Spoon of Henderson; two daughters, Kim (Joe) Courtney of Lockport, Ill. and Mary Tinkle of Central City; six grandchildren, Christina, Amy, Lora, Joey, Allie and Lauren; and a great-grandchild, Chance.
    Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. June 14 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Leroy Rearden officiating. Burial followed in New Harmony Cemetery in Bremen.



    UTICA – Otis Earl Withrow, 93, died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at his residence.
    Born March 16, 1914, he was a retired coal miner from Crescent Coal Mine and a member of Browder General Baptist Church.
    Survivors include his wife, Floeva Withrow; two sons, Raymond (Barbara) Withrow and Roy D. (Betty) Withrow; four grandchildren, Keith (Kimberly) Withrow, Kelly (Carl) Burke, Chad (Kenika) Withrow and Duane (Melanie) Withrow; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gladys Hudson.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. June 16 at Tucker Funeral Home with Keith Withrow officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice Association, 723 Harvard Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301.



    DRAKESBORO – Dorothy Mary Barber, 85, died Saturday, June 16 at her residence.
    Born in Todd County June 19, 1921, she was a homemaker and a member of Richardson Chapel General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, G. W. Barber; three sons, Gary Wayne, Rickie and Gibbie; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
    Survivors include two sons, Raymond Barber and Wallace Lee Barber, both of Drakesboro; five daughters, Paulette Miller of Browder, Donna Williams of Central City, Carolyn Nole of Sebree, Rita Gish of Bremen and Mary Ford of Drakesboro; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Dodd of Milano, Tex.; a step-brother, Vernon Richardson of Drakesboro; and a half-brother, Tommy Dukes of Drakesboro.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. June 19 at Tucker Funeral Home with the Revs. T. H. Davis and Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial followed in Peanut Cemetery in Drakesboro.



    GRAHAM – Velma Cootney Simes, 80, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 following a lengthy illness.
    Born in Graham Aug. 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter Keith and Sarah Cobb Keith. She was a homemaker and housewife and was active in her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Simes.
    Survivors include five sons, Paul Jarvis of Benton, W.C. Williams, Norman Williams and Joe Jarvis, all of Graham, and Ed Williams of Hardon; five daughters, Sarah Jarvis and Regine Harper, both of Graham, Ola Jean of White Plains, Relia Dukes of Greenville and Paula Vanover of Shelby, Ohio; 38 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two-great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great-grandchild.
    Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. June 19 at Gary's Funeral Home with the Rev. Wally Cobb officiating. Burial followed in Graham Hill Cemetery in Graham.



    Tina Mooningham, 41, of Central City, died Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville following a lengthy illness.
    Born in Baltimore, Md. Aug. 23, 1965, she was a member of Day Star Worship Church in Bremen. She was a graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Madisonville Community College, serving as vice-president of the Student Government Association and was elected the school's homecoming princess. She also attended Western Kentucky University where she ranked second in her class at the school's prestigious college of journalism. Active in local theatre, she was twice named Muhlenberg Community Theatre's "Best Actress", and served on the theatre's Board of Directors. She was also involved with numerous charitable causes, having participated in Relay for Life, Bowl for Kids' Sake and co-promoted a relief concert benefitting The Red Cross/Victims of Hurricane Katrina.
    Survivors include her husband, Sean Mooningham; a daughter, Gabrielle Mooningham of Central City; her mother, Dayle Smith of Madisonville; her father, Bill Smith of Madisonville; a sister, Kerri Lindsey of Madisonville; three brothers, Gabe Smith and Mark Smith, both of Madisonville, and Trent Smith of Portland, Ore.; and numerous beloved cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
    A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. June 23 at Palace Theatre, 119 N. Main in Greenville. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. June 20 at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Gabrielle Mooningham Scholarship Fund in memory of Tina Mooningham c/o First National Bank, 130 West Broad Street, Central City, KY 42330.



    GRAHAM – Mildred Majors, 85, died Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Owensboro Medical Health System in Owensboro.
    Born in Muhlenberg County April 29, 1922, she retired after 21 years with Regional Medical Center in Madisonville and 10  years with Muhlenberg Community Hospital. She was a member of Graham Missionary Baptist Church.
    Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda McClure of Graham; and a granddaughter, Rebecca McClure of Graham.
    Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. June 20 at Unity Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Sparks officiating. Tucker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.



    BEECHMONT – Marjorie Nell Buchanan Rector, 78, died Sunday, June 17, 2007 at the Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville.
    Born in Beech Creek Aug. 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Henry Garfield Buchanan and Celia Elizabeth Buchanan. She was a housewife and homemaker and a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church Twin Tunnels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlis Lindel Rector, Aug. 3, 1998, and a grandson, Koda Rector, Feb. 18, 2003.
    Survivors include a daughter, Linda Elizabeth Rector of Beechmont; two sons, Steve Rector of Greenville and Eddie Rector of Saint Charles; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a step-great-grandchild.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. June 20 at Gary's Funeral Home with the Revs. Estil Mayes and Donald McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Ebenezer.