Esther Melton, 84, of Eddyville, Ky. formerly of Swifton died Thursday. Survivors: daughters, Kathryn Hatfield and Betty Musgrove; two brothers; one sister; and grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchild. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Hope Community Church, Swifton. Interment: Swifton Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday 10-1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

Published May 19, 2014