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Dukes, Joseph C.

Aged Muhlenberg Veteran Dies; Only Five More Remain In County
Only five of the veterans of the War Between the States remain in Muhlenberg county, from which went a large number in the days of '61, one of the six, Joseph C. Dukes, 90 years old, passing away at 8:15 Friday morning, at his home in the Stringtown section, near here.

Military honors were accorded Mr. Dukes by Post No. 61 of the American Legion. Mr. Dukes enlisted in 1861 as a private in Company B, Kentucky Volunteers, and served throughout the period of the war. He was next to the last of a family of nine children, and was born and reared in Muhlenberg county, enlisting in the army from the county. His brother, a veteran of the same company, also survives. He has lived in the county all of his life, like his brother. There also survive the widow now 88 years old and a large family of children and grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:10 o'clock Saturday afternoon, many veterans of the wars following the funeral cortege to the Miller cemetery, near Stringtown.

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Dukes, Mallie Vinie

Mrs. Mallie Vinie Dukes died at her home near Central City on January 26 [1942] following an attack of apoplexy. The daughter of Clarence Clarday she was born in Tennessee on April 3, 1863. The funeral was conducted at Richardson Chapel on January 28 with services in charge of her pastor Rev. John Jones. Interment was in Jagoe Cemetery.

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Dukes, Maud

Mrs. Maud Dukes, 41 years old, died after a long illness on December 6. She is survived by her husband, James Dukes and two children. Burial was in the Wilcox burial ground.

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Dukes, Permelia Jane

Mrs. Permelia Dukes, 87, Dies at Home Near Weir

Mrs. Permelia Jane Dukes, 87, died Wednesday at 3:15 a.m. at her home near Weir. She was the widow of the late William Sampson Dukes. Funeral services will be held at Cave Spring Church, Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Fred Fox officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ellis Dukes, Willits, Calif.; three sons, Allas Dukes of Greenville, Oscar Dukes of R3, Greenville, and Floyd Dukes of R3, Greenville; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Dukes, Robert Lewis

Robert L. Dukes, 79, Dies Aug. 22

Robert Lewis Dukes, 79, of Central City Route 1, died Friday, Aug. 22 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital at 10:45 a.m.

Born in Muhlenberg county Feb. 24, 1896, he was a retired coal miner.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Dukes; son, Michael Dukes of Louisville; four daughters, Mrs. Elgan Evitts of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Owen Garrett and Mrs. Arthur Garrett of Louisville and Mrs. Glendell Rice of Livermore; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Ulye Dukes of Nashville, Tenn.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Gary Funeral Home. Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery, Central City.

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Duncan, Charles

Charles Duncan Killed By Hit-Run Driver

Charles Duncan, 34, former Greenville citizen, died in an Eldorado, Ill., hospital Saturday, January 23, following injuries received when struck by a hit-and-run driver on the highway near Eldorado, January 16. He received a broken leg and internal injuries. He was buried at that place last Thursday.

Mr. Duncan was formerly connected with Hunter's Cafe here, leaving Greenville several months ago. He is survived by a wife and one child. Mrs. Noel Hunter is a sister.

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Dunning, Ethel

Mrs. Ethel Dunning, 89, of Central City, died at 7:50 p.m., Friday, April 14, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.

She was born June 3, 1899 in Muhlenberg County, was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Central City. Her husband, Oliver Dunning, died in 1978.

Survivors include two sons, J.R. Dunning of Owensboro and Ted Dunning of Central City; two daughters, Edna Huth and Ann Williams of Central City; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grand-children, and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday at Tucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Otis Allen officiating, assisted by Melvin Wilkerson. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery.

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Durall, John A.

John A. Duvall [sic] Dies in Bethel Community

John A. Duvall, 75 years old, a life-long resident of Muhlenberg county, died at his home in the Bethel community at 9:10 last Sunday night of complications due to advanced age.

Mr. Duvall was actively angaged in farming until 1922, when he retired.

Funeral services were held at the Bethel Church Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. D. M. Spears, pastor of the Central City Methodist church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Surviving are the widow and three sons.

Durall, John Robert

John R. Durall, 71, Central City, dies

John Robert Durall, 71, died at his home in Central City Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. He was a retired coal miner born in Muhlenberg County May 10, 1886. He was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church where funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. S.A. Kittinger officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ora DeArmond. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He is survived by two daughters, Miss Daisy Durall of Central City, Mrs. Clyde Monroe of Piquay, Ohio; son, Sherman Durall of Central City; two brothers, Walter Durall of Central City, Willie Durall of Greenville; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

Durall, Sallie Armenta

Mrs. Durall Dies At Old Bethel

Bethel - Mrs. Sallie Armenta Durall, 81, died at her home in the Old Bethel Community today (Thursday) at 7:30 a.m.

She was a member of the Old Bethel Church where the funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon with interment in the church cemetery.

Survivors are three sons, Willie Durall, Greenville; J.R. and Walter Durall, of the Old Bethel community; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was born Feb. 12, 1867.

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Dwyer, P.L.

Funeral services for P.L. Dwyer, 73 years old, who died at his home in the Leigh community at 2:30 Saturday afternoon were conducted at the home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the family cemetery. Surviving Mr. Dwyer are two sons, Morton and Raymond Dwyer.

Updated May 3, 2025.

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