All Obituaries

James Henry Gibson 94, of Clay, KY passed away at his home Monday April 5, 2021.   James was born December 18, 1926 to the late Fred and Sudie Gibson.  James was a WW II Army veteran and was a coal miner retiring from Peabody Coal CO. He was preceded in death by his Wife Edith in 2008 and 1 Son Frankie Gibson in 2016.    He is survived by 5 Daughters Janie McBride (Jack), Vonda Hargrove, Vickie Kurtz all of Clay, KY., Nancy Tweddell of Lafayette, IN, and Donna McBride...

Patricia “Pat” McGregor, of Madisonville formerly of Clay passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her residence. Pat was born in Madisonville on August 19, 1945 to the late Herbert and Mary Francis Johnson. She was a member of Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay and Eastern Star. Pat loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Gene Lynn in 2006. Survivors include 2 daughters Debra...

Robin Michelle Thornton, 51 of Smithland, KY passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her residence. Robin was born March 22, 1969 in Henderson to Billie Roy Martin and the late Brenda Kaye Martin. She was a CNA. Survivors include her husband of 10 years Gary Thornton, her father Billie Roy Martin of Smithland, KY 2 daughters Ari Blackwell and Maci Kinsey both of Clarkesville, TN,1 brother Billy Joe Martin (Pam) of Hanson, 6 grandchildren Madlynn Fink, Lahna Murray, Zoe Cain, Konnor...

Velma Jean Henderson, 89 of Evansville passed away at St. Vincents Hopsital in Evansville, IN on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Jean was born on July 1, 1931 in Clay to the late Charles Marlin and Myrtle Elizabeth Hanor. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Glenwood and her son Ronald. Survivors include 2 grandchildren Catrinia Payne (Paul) of Naperville, IL and Ronald G. Henderson (Valerie) of Hampshire, IL, a sister Sharon Clark (Jerry) of Clay, 4 brothers David...

Brother Larry C. Williams, 78 of Clay passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Larry was born in Clay on January 13, 1943 to the late J.B. and Marguirette Williams. Larry was in the United States Marines, he was a coal miner at several different coal mines and he was the minister for 48 years at Grace Baptist Church in Clay. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Wanda in 2010, a son Casey Williams in 2019, a brother...

Martha Ellen Horning, 77, passed away peacefully at Shemwell Healthcare in Providence KY on March 9, 2021. Martha was born at her grandmother's home in Blackford, Ky on January 27, 1944 and lived her life on her family's farm in Webster County near Blackford. Martha graduated from Crittenden County High School and Murray State University after which she enjoyed a long career teaching elementary school in Shawneetown, IL.  Martha was a member of Oak Grove Cumberland...

William Chris Villines, 75 of Providence passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his residence. Chris was born in Providence on July 28, 1945 to the W.H. Villines , Jr. and Louise Brown Villines, He was in the United State Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Dotiki Mines for over 25 years.  Chris was also the mayor of Providence for 17 ½ years. Chris is preceded in death by his parents W.H. Villines, Jr. and Louise and Curt Wilson, a daughter Christy Grissom in...

Lowell Elder 53, of Providence passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson. Lowell was born August 5, 1967 in Madisonville. He is preceded in death by his mother Annie Elder and 4 uncles Charles, Chester, Jackie and James Elder. Survivors include several cousins. Graveside services will be Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery in Providence with Bro. Jimmy Sigler officiating. Vanover Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  

Alma Lee Shelton Aldredge, 88 of Sharon, TN formerly of Clay passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Vanayre Health and Rehab in Martin, TN. Alma was born February 2, 1933 to the late Edward and Mayme Lee Shelton in Clay. She worked for a phone company Lucent Technologies where she was in Quality Control.  She was of the Baptist Faith. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert in 2013. Survivors include a sister Elizabeth McCormick of Sharon, TN and...

    William V. “Willie” Simpson, 70 of Clay passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his residence. Willie was born in Clay on July 3, 1950 to the late William Thomas and Margaret Simpson. He was in the United States Army where he did 2 tours in Vietnam.  He retired from Teamster Trucking Union Local #215 in Evansville.  He was a member of Dixon Masonic Lodge #911and former Post Commander at Jack McDowell VFW Post #5484 in Providence, he was also member of...