Pearl Webb Cemetery NewsletterDesigned by: Paul Sullivan Summer 2015

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History & Facts:By Jean Hedgepeth

Mr. Samuel Lee Woodard

Mr. Samuel Lee Woodward was amember of a pioneer family of HartCounty. He was the son of HenryPleasant and Eliza J. Woodward. Hewas born in 1876 and died on April 6,1959. He was one of eight children. Hehad three brothers and three half-brothers and a half-sister, with whom helived. They were James C., Clarence,George H., and half-brothers Wiley C.,John W., and Herbert S. His half-sisterwas Ilma, who married Mr. T.V. Walton.Mr. S.L. Woodward was in the SpanishAmerican War and World War 1. Heenlisted on August 25, 1902 for threeyears. He was discharged on August 24,1905.

While in the army, he served in thePhilippine Islands. In 1900, he wasstationed at Zamboonga. In 1910, hehad made first sergeant and was at FortWilliam McKinley, Rizal. In 1920, hewas back in the states stationed in St.Louis, Missouri. He must have been inthe army about twenty five years.

He went in the army as a pvt. andcame out a captain. His service was heldat the Pearl Webb Cemetery under thedirection of Williams, Miller, and SegoFuneral Home. He is buried in the PearlWebb Cemetery with many of his familymembers.

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Major S.L. Woodward's Tombstone

Mr. Simmy Louis Russell

Mr. Simmy Louis Russell was bornSeptember 29, 1893 in Hart County toMr. Abraham (Abb) W.S. and HattieGilmore (Brooks) Russell, both born inGreen County, Kentucky. He was oneof eight children: Nora, Wallie, Nell,

. Ernest, Kenneth L., Carry, and Mary B.Mary B. married Mr. Fred Davis andlived in Canmer. She worked forPioneer Bank as a bookkeeper. Hesigned his draft card on January 5, 1917to serve in World War I. He was intraining at Camp Taylor from September1917 to March 1918, when he sailedoverseas to France. He wrote home thatthey were worn and weary, but with suchofficers and men we shall someday getthe Huns. He was operating a machinegun, when he was hit and killed onAugust 8, 1918 on Chateau-Thierryfront.

He was survived by his mother, foursisters, and one brother, who was on theD.S.S. Florida. His body was returned

to his hometown of Canmer and buriedin the Pearl Webb Cemetery with otherfamily members.

Mr. Simmy LouisRussell's Tombstone

Note: The top of his stone is a flag. Hisstone reads: 1st Class Pvt. Sim LouisRussell, Sept. 29, 1893 - Aug. 28, 1918.Enlisted Co. H. 126 Inf. Sept. 17, 1917.Killed in action at Soissons Aug. 28,1918.

Soissons is a little North of Paris.

Persons buried at PearlWebb since the lastnewsletter:

Spencer AveryDOB: 4/4/2012DOD: 2/1/2015

Michael CarrollDOB: 411211959DOD: 4/4/2015

Treasurer's Desk:By: Brenda Dudderar

We are excited to have the roadcomplete. It was so dangerous backingout of the cemetery on that curve. Wehave signs that will be placed at PWCthis weekend to improve the traffic flow.

We would like to thank everyone. who donates to our cemetery fund andfor those who send such nice notes alongwith their donations.

Please remember our sponsors as thisnewsletter would not be possible withoutthem.

Due to the illness of our VicePresident, Roy Avery and myself, weneed help this weekend at the cemetery.If you could sit for a spell to help collectdonations, it would be so appreciated.Just call me at 270-528-5042.

Pearl Webb Cemetery Board:

Larry Rogers, PresidentRoy Avery, Vice-PresidentBrenda Dudderar, TreasurerPeggy Sue Avery, SecretaryJames E. ChaneyPaul SullivanJean HedgepethJunior PriddyErik PriddyBilly VanceFrankie Weller

IQfmorial~DAY

Make your tax deductibledonation to Pearl WebbCemetery today:

Mail to:

Attention: If you will write afamily name on the bottom offlowers that you place on the

headstones, it will be a great helpto volunteers, when they find

flowers that have blown off. Forexample: just write a name on apiece of duct tape and stick it on

the bottom of the saddle.

Make checks payable to:

Pearl Webb Cemetery

Pearl Webb Cemeteryc/o Brenda Dudderar, Treasurer1945 North Jackson HWYHardyville, KY 42746Phone: 270-528-5042

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Quarry Hill Monuments"Monuments of Character"

7725 North Jackson HWYMagnolia, KY42757 (Linwood)

270-528-5654

101 Abe's WayHodgenville, KY42748

270-358-0037Brian & Brent Shelton, Managers

www.quarryhillmonuments.com

Winn Funeral Home210 Maple Avenue

Horse Cave, KY42749

270-786-2121

Since 1908

www.winnfuneralhome.com

Hart County Monument

1043 Main StreetP.O. Box 637

Munfordville, KY42765

270-524-2421270-524-2424

"Your satisfaction is our guarantee"

Priddy's ProCut2290 North Jackson HWY

Canmer, KY42722

270-528-5315

"Making the world PRIDDY,one lawn at a time!"

Owner: Junior Priddy

Brooks Funeral Home50 Main Street

Munfordville, KY42765270-524-4400

Douglas & Denise BrooksFuneral Directors

"Our family cares for your family"

www.brooksfuneralhomeky.com

Sego Funeral Home"Serving families since the 1940's"

P.O. Box 637114 W. South Street

Munfordville, KY42765270-524-2421

www.segofuneralhome.com

"Your local home-town family"Jerry W. & Sandra Gardner, Owners

Hedgepeth Supply Company1406 Hedgepeth Road

Canmer, KY42722

270-528-2133270-528-2135 Fax

Farm Supplies - Hardware Store

"See us for all your farm needs!"Owners: Larry & Jean Hedgepeth

Robert & Vicki Thompson

Note from Pearl WebbCemetery Board:

We greatly appreciate our sponsorson this page. Without them, the

newsletter would not be possible.

Please do business with thesepeople whenever possible. Tell

them you appreciate their supportto Pearl Webb Cemetery!

Dennison'sRoadside Market

5824 South Jackson HWYHorse Cave, KY42749Phone: 270-786-1663

"Memorial Day Flowers,Large variety of seasonal saddles,

gift baskets, & fruit basketsavailable!"

Owners: Paul, Kathy, & Matt Dennison

Dixon-RogersFuneral Home

POB 91, HWY 31-EMagnolia, KY42757

Phone: 270-324-3291

Todd Skaggs & Brad Turner

www.dixon-rogers.com

Houk Insurance Agency, Inc.313 S. Dixie Street

P.O. Box 250Horse Cave, KY42749

Phone:270-786-2724270-786-2234270-773-3558

Fax: 270-786-2233

www.houkinsurance.com

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