Robert ‘Bobby’ Clark

BOWLING GREEN — Robert “Bobby” Clark, 64 died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at Medical Center in Bowling Green.

Born Jan. 28, 1945, in Bowling Green, he was the son of the late Finis Clark and the late Nannie Strange Clark. He was the husband of Barbara Clayton Clark of Bowling Green. He was a graduate of High Street High School and was employed by Waky Sign Inc. A graphic artist, Bobby loved classic cars, working with his hands doing; art, cabinetry and woodwork. Robert was also a member of Ancient Landmark No. 128. He served in the Army. He was a Veteran of Vietnam. He was a steward of Taylor Chapel A.M.E. Church.

Surviving are sons: Troy (Elaine) James of New York, Rick (Wanda) James of North Carolina, Dano (Dewanda) Byrd of Bowling Green, Choyce Clark of Bowling Green, Timothy Clark of Bowling Green, Patrick (Gloria) Clark of Tennessee, children: Michael “Jacques” Delaney of Bowling Green, Marcina (Jim) King of Virginia, Jeffrey Byrd and William Byrd, both of Bowling Green; sisters: Mrs. Marguerite White of Princeton, Mrs. Katie Golden of Bowling Green, Mrs. Elizabeth (Welmon) Britt of Bowling Green and Mrs. Louise Travis of Pontiac, Mich.; aunt: Katie Kinnard of Edmonton; grandchildren: Trevor, Troy, Tyoun, Charisse, Terrell, Dominque, Monique, Ricquael, LaToya, Crystal, Damien, Kaelin, Allison, Payton and Patrick; 10 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends; mother-in-law: Mrs. Nintha Clayton, Glasgow; in-laws: James Clayton, Glasgow, Brenda (John) Anderson, Glasgow, Laura (Willie) Young, Bowling Green, and Selester (Kenneth) Thomas, Glasgow.

He was predeceased by brothers, Mr. Finis Clark, Mr. Hershel Clark, Mr. Elzie Clark and Mr. Joseph Clark; sisters, Mrs. Marguerine Grooms and Mrs. Lillie Dean Beason.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Bowling Green, located at 175 Graham Drive, Bowling Green, Ky. 42101 with the Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating. Military honors and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Burnam & Son Mortuary, 201 Center Street, Bowling Green.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.burnamandsonmortuary.com



Jackie Franklin Jones

CAVE CITY — Jackie Franklin Jones, 55, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

He was a self-employed carpenter.

He was the son of the late James Jones and Marie Vaught Jones of Crestview, Fla.

He is also survived by his wife: Brenda McKinney Jones; three daughters: Sabrina Clark, New Haven, Laticia Mahoney, New Haven, Tina Mahoney, New Haven; one son: Kevin Gerleman of Iowa; mother: Marie Vaught Jones of Crestview, Fla.; two sisters: Rebecca Godwin, Crestview, Fla., Loretta Centerfit, Crestview, Fla.; four brothers: Pascal Jones, New Haven, Dalton Jones, Crestview, Fla., Jessie Jones, Crestview, Fla., Lonnie Jones, Horse Cave; three half sisters: Mary Lou Clark of New Haven, Kiwana Jones of Ohio, Connie Asher of Sidney, Ohio; and 18 grandchildren.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jackie Faye Ridgeway; two sisters: Sylvia Wilkerson and Molly Richardson; and one brother, Steve Jones.

Arrangements are being handled by Brooks Funeral Home, Munfordville, where the family will receive friends until 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. Funeral service will be at Brooks Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, Brother Dwayne Cook officiating. Interment will be at Cosby Cemetery, Horse Cave.

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Marcella Howard Long

TOMPKINSVILLE — Marcella Howard Long, 90, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Monroe County Medical Center.

She was born June 4, 1919, the daughter of the late Chester Howard and Sadie Coleman Howard and wife of the late Cliffton D. Long, whom she married on Sept. 30, 1939, in Napoleon, Ohio. She was a housewife and member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Cliff and Mary Ann Long of Tompkinsville, and Ronald and Sheila Long, of Cosby, Tenn.; three daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and George Master, Veronica and Jimmy Reecer, all of Tompkinsville, and Paula and Phillip Miller, of Brunswick, Ga.; and nine grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Velma Jean Long.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. at Yokley-Trible Funeral Home, Tompkinsville, with Brother Tom Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home.



Cynthia Rose Tooley Moore

BOWLING GREEN — Cynthia Rose Tooley Moore, 46, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late Lonnie Ray Tooley and Donna Gossett Tolley, of Bowling Green, who survives.

She is also survived by her husband, Jerrold Moore, of Bowling Green.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel, with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home.



Thurman Edward Sexton

EDMONTON — Thurman Edward Sexton, 85, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow.

He was the son of the late Joseph Edward and Minnie Mae Sexton. Thurman was a retired farmer and member of Prices Creek Baptist Church, but attended Red Lick United Methodist Church where he played the guitar. He was also a member of the Center Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services for Thurman Sexton will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to one’s favorite charity or Red Lick United Methodist Church building fund.

Thurman is survived by his wife of 57 years, Genola Gilpin Sexton; two daughters: Patricia Pedigo and Connie (Michael) Taylor, all of Edmonton; one grandson: Jason Pedigo of Edmonton; two brothers: Eugene Sexton of Glasgow and Freeman Sexton of Edmonton.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Joe Pedigo; father- and mother-in-law: John and Kizzie Gilpin; two brothers and three sisters: Harbert Sexton, Paul Shirley, Lena Wilson, Murrell Shaw and Christine Clemmons.

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