Muhlenberg County Kentucky
Obituaries: Fl
Fleming, David James
Judge Fleming Dies
David James Fleming, 78 years old, died at his home in this city at 8:15 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, September 4. For some years he had been a sufferer from heart trouble, on account of his age had grown feeble, but he had been as well as usual, and was able to be up and about. He came over town afternoon, and was stricken from the heat, but was able to walk home, but became unconscious on his arrival, and no relief could be given.
Judge Fleming was a man of character, modest and unassuming, but a force for good in any community in which he lived. He was converted in early manhood and led an exemplary life, for many years being a preacher in the Universalist church, he was an active Sunday School worker, and maintained organizations when such were rare in the county.
He served in the civil war on the Union side, in the artillery branch and was a cannoneer who made a mark for high efficiency, and was a soldier held in high esteem by his officers and comrades.
He was twice elected Judge of the county, and his administration of affairs was a credit to him. His endeavors were constantly for the improvement of the county, and his long life was a useful one.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, and interment was made in the Eaves graveyard near Powderly. Surviving are his wife and the following children: G. Q. Fleming, Mrs. B.S. Knight, James Fleming, Mrs. Wiley Robinson, Mrs. B.F. Green, Mrs. Jesse Arnold, Louis Fleming, Mrs. Ed Roester, John Fleming, David Fleming and Leonard Fleming. In their great loss they are sustained by the sympathy of many friends.
- Contributed by Judy Fleming.
Fleming, Everett Earl
Central City - Everett Earl Fleming, 54, of Beech Creek died at 12:05 a.m. Monday at the Muhlenberg County Community Hospital. He was born in Muhlenberg County June 1, 1916, and was a retired miner.
Survivors include five sons, Wendell G. of Downey, Calif., Harold W. of Whittier, Calif., Everett D. of Belton and Jesse L. and Leamon E., both at home; six daughters, Mrs. Edna M. Smith of Florida, Mrs. Marjorie S. Fleming of Chatsworth, Ill., Mrs. Alda R. Devine of Drakesboro, and Detra J., Eva N. and Cheryl G., all at home; six grandchildren; a brother, Charles of Hammond, Ind.; and two sisters, Mrs. Elvie Alexander of Hammond, Ind., and Mrs. Gracie Sampson of Belton.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mud River Union Baptist Church near Belton by the Rev. David Martin. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Parker-Washburne-Pannell Funeral Home after 4 p.m. today.
- Source: Messenger & Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 6 Jan 1971.
Updated April 3, 2024