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- The News-Journal, March 9, 1939
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon for Mrs. Bettie Dearen, 76 years old, who died Saturday night at her home near Elkhorn after a brief illness. Rev. D. L. Druien, assisted by Rev. Alfred Erickson, conducted the services and burial was in Brookside Cemetery. Although she had been in failing health for several years, Mrs. Dearen's death was unexpected and was a severe shock to her family and friends. She was the widow of the late W. H. Dearen and had a wide circle of friends in Taylor and adjoining counties. She was a native of Taylor County, and was born on October 12, 1863. She was married to W. H. "Bud" Dearen in December, 1894. She is survived by three sons: George Dearen, Charlie Dearen, of Taylor County; W. G. Dearen, of Bardstown; two daughters: Miss Sadie Dearen, Campbellsville; Miss Mary Dearen, of Birmingham, Ala.; four sisters: Mrs. G. W. VanCleve, Mrs. C. E. Gupton, Taylor County; Mrs. R. W. Parrott, Lebanon; Mrs. J. W. Marshall, Louisvi lle; one brother, Frank Parrott, Long Beach, California; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Tyler Parrott, Gilbert Knifley, Rhodam VanCleve, Everett Kerr, Beckham Goff, Roger Parrott.
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