1932-2004

Thomas Edward Dan, age 71, of Leitchfield died on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at his residence.

He was born on August 9, 1932 in Indianapolis, Ind. as the son of Sam and Ruth Hingus Dan. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by three daughters, Karen Dan of Fla., Debbie Dan of New York, and Tammera Dan Grubs of Leitchfield; two sons, Mike Dan of Fla. and Tommy Dan of SC; two brothers, Jack Dan of Ind. and Robert Dan of SC; two sisters, Mildred Dan and Martha Dan, both of Ind.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the Watson & Hunt Funeral Directors.

Joseph Franklin Compton

1923-2004

Joseph Franklin Compton, age 80, of Clarkson died on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at his residence.

He was born on September 11, 1923. He was a carpenter, farmer, and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvie Marie Newton Compton; his parents, Robert Ernest and Mary Ethel Leslie Compton; and one sister, Theresa Darnell.

He is survived by two sons, Roger Compton of Elizabethtown and Jerry Compton of Clarkson; two daughters, Judy Armes of McDaniels and Patricia Hawke of Cookville, Tenn.; one brother, Robert Compton of Leitchfield; and one sister, Nora Alice Dodge of Leitchfield. Also surviving are six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Rogers-Oller Funeral Home.