Louise Rogers

Louise Rogers, age 89, widow of Jesse Rogers, passed away December 19, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Magoffin County, KY to the late John and Lutie Arnett Marsh on April 12, 1929.  She graduated from Magoffin County High School in 1946; afterward she attended Morehead College for one year.  Her parents moved to Mt. Sterling, KY in 1947.  She was employed at J C Penny in Mt. Sterling where she met Jesse Rogers.  They dated for about a year; then were married on January 22, 1949.  They were married for 67 years.  To their marriage were born Stephen (Vicky) of Newburgh, IN and Paul (Leanne) of Birmingham, AL.  Jesse and Louise came to Stanton in November 1950; they owned and operated Stanton Farm Supply for 42 years -- from 1950 through November, 1992.  Louise was a devout member of the Stanton Church of Christ and she was known as a great cook who was always helping others.  She was a respected citizen of Stanton and Powell County.  She was also a dedicated member of the 4-H Council for about 40 years.  Louise was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jesse in 2016, her mother, Lutie Marsh, her father, John Marsh, one sister, Marjorie Ann, and four brothers:  Stanley, James, Wendell and Philip.  Louise is survived by her two sons, Stephen and Paul; six grandchildren:  David (Audrey) Rogers, Amy (Joshua) Hartwigsen, Crawford Rogers, AnnaClaire (Brett) Paschal, Alec Rogers and Mari Caroline Rogers; four great grandchildren: Camden Rogers, Brenna Rogers, Ian Hartwigsen and Ira Hartwigsen; her brother, Joe Marsh and several nieces and nephews.  The family expresses sincere appreciation to Dr. Charles Noss for the years of care he gave to Jesse and Louise.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 28, 2018 at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton.  Visitation will be 2-9 P.M. Thursday and Friday from 10 A.M. until the funeral service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Stanton Cemetery with David Rogers, Joshua Hartwigsen, Crawford Rogers, Alec Rogers, Camden Rogers, Ian Hartwigsen and Ira Hartwigsen serving as pallbearers. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.