Muhlenberg County Kentucky

Old Muhlenberg map

Military Records

Spanish-American War

Unknown Regiment

Spanish American War Regiment

Second row, sixth from the left is Clarence B. “Peck” Hayes.

Contributed by Emily Rowe

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.

Citation: “Joe Calhoun Obituary.” The Messenger [Central City, KY], 1 May 1958.

Updated November 26, 2015