Muhlenberg County Kentucky
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- Walker, John.
- Providence man killed near Central City Sunday morning. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 18 Mar 1938, Article.
- Walton, Mrs. L.A.
- Home from Montana. Times Argus [Central City, KY], 30 Sept 1938, Article.
- Watkins, Mrs. James.
- Mrs. James Watkins honored with party. Messenger [Central City, KY], 7 July 1949, Article.
- Weir, Lucinda.
- Negro woman is fatally stabbed at GReenville. Messenger [Central City, KY], 17 Nov 1932, Article.
- Also Elgin Reynolds.
- Welborn, Jesse.
- Farmer shoots top of head off. Twice-A-Week Messenger [Owensboro, KY], 22 Feb 1908, Article.
- Also Ed Boyd, Garland Quisenberry.
- Welch, George.
- Record [Greenville, KY], 9 Feb 1899, Article.
- West, Mrs. J.W.
- Central Citian injured today in 2-car crash. Messenger Inquirer [Owensboro, KY], 17 Oct 1963, Article.
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Wester, Donald Lee
D.L. Wester gets promotion in Army
Ft. Knox - Donald L. Wester, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delwood Wester of Cleaton, was promoted to Army private pay grade E-2 upon completetion of basic combat training at Ft. Knox on Aug. 25.
Wester also fired expert with the M-14 rifle, the highest mark a soldier can achieve in his rifle qualification test.
The promotion was awarded two months earlier than is customary under an Army policy providing incentive for outstanding trainees.
As many as half the trainees in each training cycle are eligible for the early promotion, based on scores attained during range firing, high schore on the physical combat proficiency test, military bearing and leadership potential.
During advanced individual training, also of eight weeks duration, those who received early advancement to E-2 may be eligible for another “accelerated” promotion, to E-3 (private first class).
- Source: Times-Argus [Central City, KY], 7 Sept 1967.
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- Whitmer, David A.
- Switches and note left at his door. Hartford Republican [KY], 19 May 1916, Article.
- Whitney, Elijah.
- Wickliffe, William A.
- Fine residence to be built. Record [Greenville, KY], 18 Aug 1910, Article.
- Wilcox, Ernest & Joe Chandler.
- Central City youths arrested in Madisonville. Messenger [Central City, KY], 13 Apr 1933, Article.
- Wilcox, J.W.
- Wilkins, Anne & Clarence Wilkins.
- Two drowned. Hopkinsville Kentuckian [KY], 15 July 1909, Article.
- Also Samuel Wilkins.
- Wilkins, Birchard.
- Wilkins, Roscoe Bentley.
- Brother of Drakesboro man accidentally killed. Greenville Leader [KY], 26 Jan 1934, Article.
- Williams, Bryant.
- The last will and testament of Mr. Bryant Williams was probated in County Court last Monday. Messrs. W.O. Belcher and Newton Belcher being the two subscribing witnesses. Mr. Williams bequeathed to his wife, Mrs. Martha A. Williams all his personal estate and to his son, Clifton Paul Williams a tract of land containing 200 acres on Caney Creek, making the care and support of Mrs. Williams part of the stipulation during the balance of her life and at her death that he shall pay to the following children $100 each: Mrs. Martha Lee, Mrs. Alice Lee, L.P. Williams, G.R. Williams, Joseph A. Williams, Miss Sallie Williams. He shall also pay to Shelly Hendricks, Slaton Hendricks and Paul Hendricks, $33.33 each and to Stella Jernigan, Forest Jernigan, Elbert Jernigan, Howard Jernigan, and Herald Jernigan, $20 each.
- Source: Unnamed Muhlenberg County 1919 newspaper. Contributed by James Grace.
- Biographical: Bryant Williams died December 30, 1918.
- Williams, Ernest.
- Boys find a human head. Crittenden Press [Marion, KY], 12 Apr 1906, Article.
- Also Leslie Harrison, Herbert Williams.
- Williams, Johnny & Cotton Ashby.
- Johnny Williams is badly cut by Cotton Ashby. Messenger [Central City, KY], 6 July 1933, Article.
- Wilson, Cliff.
- Evangelist and singer are killed. Central City Argus [KY], 6 Aug 1926, Article.
- Also A.M. Moss, Mrs. Jerome Robinson.
- Wilson, Donna & Brenda.
- Two daughters of ex-residents killed in Detroit explosion; sister is saved. Messenger [Central City, KY], 19 May 1949, Article.
- Winchester Gun Club.
- Wing, Albert E.
- Charles Fox Wing Slave Quarters.
- Old landmark is being torn down. Owensboro Messenger [KY], 20 Apr 1930, Article.
- Wing, Miriam Eaves Reno.
- Miriam Wing murdered. Hartford Herald [KY], 9 Nov 1892, Article.
- Wing, Tolton.
- Withers, Forrest.
- Womens Missionary Union.
- W.M.U. of county to meet Monday. Central City Argus [KY], 6 Aug 1926, Article.
- Wood, Billy H.
- County GI assigned to duty in Japan. Messenger [Central City, KY], 27 Jan 1949, Article.
- Woodson Baptist Church.
- Hopkins minister plans services at Morehead. Messenger [Central City, KY], 21 Apr 1949, Article.
- Also J.W. Elliott.
- Woosley, Mrs.
- Record [Greenville, KY], 9 Feb 1899, Article.
Updated March 5, 2026.