Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Fancy Farm.
Zip codes in the city: 42039.
Graves County funeral flowers can be purchased from one of the local funeral shops we partner with.
Around Western Kentucky, many families can trace their roots back over a century or more. Well, that's how long we've been serving the community with caring service, personal attention, and a heritage that has continued for seven generations.
The Collier & Peek Funeral Home was established in 1952 after Jess & Lola Collier, as well as Billy and Mildred Peek saw a need for a Funeral Home in Marshall County. They purchased the John Lovett home, which was built in 1896 and was located at...
Our family owned and operated funeral home was established in 1963 by James Blalock and James Coleman as Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home. This partnership continued into the 1970s until the health of James Blalock caused his retirement.
Fancy Farm is a census-designated place in Graves County, Kentucky, United States, about ten miles west of the county seat, Mayfield on Kentucky Route 80, in the rural western portion of the state called the Jackson Purchase. Fancy Farm was settled by Roman Catholics starting in 1829, and is known for its strong Catholic community. The community grew around St. Jerome Church, built in 1836. The first post office opened in 1843. The colorful name was apparently chosen when the post office opened, by a man who was applying to be postmaster. First mentioned in the U.S. Census in 1870 as a post office in Boswell Precinct; first mentioned as a town in Magisterial District 5 in the 1910 census; finally enumerated as a town in its own precinct in the 1920 census. The 2010 United States Census reported that Fancy Farm's population was 458.The village is the site of the annual Fancy Farm Picnic, famous as a traditional political gathering attracting statewide and occasionally national candidates. The picnic began in 1880 as a purely local affair. It takes place mostly on the grounds of Fancy Farm Elementary School. Since 1956 it has been held on the first Saturday in August. It has come to represent the traditional starting point of the fall campaign season in Kentucky.The picnic was of purely local interest until A. B. \"Happy\" Chandler (best known for being the second Commissioner of Major League Baseball) began making appearances, going for the first time in 1931 while running for Lieutenant Governor.So many Kentucky politicians attend that it tends to only be news when a major politician decides not to make an appearance, such as senator Jim Bunning in 2007. National figures who have made speeches include George C. Wallace and Al Gore. Vice President Alben Barkley spoke many times over the years.In addition to the political appearances, the picnic offers traditional fair activities such as bingo games and raffle prizes. Food includes barbecue, a Knights of Columbus fish fry and homemade baked goods.The event was recognized in the 1985 Guinness Book of World Records as the \"World's Largest Picnic\", for the consumption of 15,000 pounds of mutton, pork, and chicken at the 1982 picnic.The picnic proceeds are used to finance local improvements. No outside vendors participate, and about 12,000 to 15,000 people attend each year.
It was revealed by Peoria Journal Star on September 6th, 2020 that Margie S Toon (Shanks) passed away in Washington, Illinois. Ms. Toon was 77 years old and was born in Fancy Farm, KY. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margie S's life.
It was disclosed by The Commercial Appeal on January 23rd, 2019 that Mary Helen Powers (Goatley) perished in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. Powers was 94 years old and was born in Fancy Farm, KY. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Helen's life.
It was written by Peoria Journal Star on May 15th, 2018 that Patricia A Willett (Hobbs) passed away in Washington, Illinois. Ms. Willett was 84 years old and was born in Fancy Farm, KY. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia A's life.
It was reported by Paducah Sun on January 26th, 2013 that Barbara Ann Higgins passed away in Fancy Farm, Kentucky. Higgins was 70 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara Ann's life.
It was reported by Peoria Journal Star on October 19th, 2011 that Mary Frances Morefield-Overturf (Rowe) passed away in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Ms. Morefield-Overturf was 71 years old and was born in Fancy Farm, KY. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Frances's life.
It was revealed by Oakland Press on September 22nd, 2011 that Louise Hayden (Ballard) passed away in Waterford, Michigan. Ms. Hayden was 79 years old and was born in Fancy Farm, KY. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Louise's life.
It was noted by Union Banner on July 2nd, 1997 that Eugene E "Gene" Willett passed away in Trenton, Illinois. Willett was 69 years old and was born in Fancy Farm, KY. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eugene E "Gene"'s life.
The village is the site of the annual Fancy Farm Picnic, famous as a traditional political gathering attracting statewide and occasionally national candidates. Wallace and Al Gore. "Happy" Chandler began making appearances, going for the first time in 1931 while running for Lieutenant Governor.
The event was recognized in the 1985 Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Largest Picnic", for the consumption of 15,000 pounds of mutton, pork, and chicken at the 1982 picnic.
The picnic is profitable and proceeds are used to finance local improvements. It takes place mostly on the grounds of Fancy Farm Elementary School.
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