All Obituaries

Christine Shelton, 87 of Clay passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess. Christine was born in Charleston KY on November 26, 1935 to the late Lee and Josephine Menser. She was a member of Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay.  She is preceded in death by her husband Allen Shelton in 2015.    Survivors include 2 sons Allen Shelton (Cathy) and Gary Shelton (Delorse) both of Clay, 2 sisters Ruth Keller and Wila Ferguson both of Dawson Springs,...

Thomas Lee Stone, 87 of Salem formerly of Clay passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home. Thomas was born in Clay on July 8, 1936 to the late Wiley Veston and Modest Stone. He was a retired coal miner and an avid fan of UK basketball and football. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Wilma and 3 sons Mark Stone, Tommy Stone and Mann Stone. Survivors include 2 daughters Renona Menser, Tracy Mitchell, 1 brother David Stone all of Salem, 6 grandchildren Ashley...

John Paul Young, 79 of Providence passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence. John Paul was born on September 30, 1944 in Madisonville to John Thomas Young and Mary Hayze Young. He was a member of Liberty Praise Chapel in Providence. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Judene Young. Survivors include 3 daughters Loretta Davis of Henderson, Paula Young and Robin Young both of Madisonville,2 sons John T. Young of Madisonville, Pete Young of Evansville, 2...

Marshall Deon “Dondi” Parker Jr. 61, of Clay passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.  He was born in Waukegan IL to Nancy and Marshall Deon Parker on December 23, 1961. Dondi was in the United States Army and he was an avid collector of antiques and loved restoring them. He is preceded in death by his father Marshall Deon Parker and sister Michelle Parker Brooks.  Survivors include his mother Nancy Parker of Clay, daughter...

Walter Bruce Hill, 86 of Clay passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 at Hillside Nursing and Rehab in Madisonville. Walter was born in Sullivan on July 26, 1937 to the late Curtis and Willow Mae Hill, he was in the United States Air Force where he did 3 tours in Vietnam, he was a Vietnam Veteran and retired after 22 years of being in the Air Force.  He then was employed at McDonald Douglas/Boeing and retired after 20 years.  He was a member of Clay Jachin Lodge #739 and a member of...

Eloise Gordon Bridwell Duncan, 93 of Dixon passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville.  Eloise was born on July 22, 1930 in Union County to the late William and Myra Bridwell. She was a bus driver for Webster County Board of Education for 52 years. She was also a member of Tilden General Baptist Church for over 60 years.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Rudy in 1996, 2 brothers William Casey Bridwell and Glenn...

Morris Ray Riggs, 79 of Clay passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree. Morris was born on August 9, 1944 in Clay to the late A.Y. Riggs and Vida Overfield Riggs. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Clay. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Brenda Riggs, son Jon Michael Riggs both in 2007 and brother Wayne Riggs. Survivors include his wife of 13 years Linda, daughter Tonya Riggs Sandberg of Dixon, son Greg Riggs...

Connie Marie Vinson 72, of Clay passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Morganfield Nursing and Rehab in Morganfield, KY. She was born on June 26, 1951 in Evansville, IN to the late Melvin and Wanda Brennan. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Ronnie Vinson and 1 brother Terry Brennan. Survivors include 1 brother Steven Brennan of Providence KY, and Mother-in-law Clara Vinson of Clay. Cremation was chosen and there will be no services at this...

James Elmer “Jimmy” Yates, 59 of Wheatcroft passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Deaconess Union County Hospital. Jimmy was born in Evansville, IN on June 23, 1964 to the late James and Mary Yates, Sr. He attended Rock Springs Church in Wheatcroft. Survivors include his wife of 23 years Brenda Yates, step-daughter Christy Freeman (Robert) of Clay, step-son Chad Marvel (Lyndsey) of Slaughters, 7 step-grandchildren Emily Reynolds (DeAndre), Hailey Marvel, Bryce Marvel,...

Darrell Lee Downs, 65 of Morganfield, passed away September 2, 2023 at Morganfield Nursing and Rehab Center in Morganfield, KY.  Darrell was born in Chicago Heights, IL on October 24, 1957 to Lester and Ada Downs. He lived in the Phoenix Metropolitan area much of his life, and was a graduate from Gilbert High School in 1975.  Mr. Downs was a night club disc jockey in the Phoenix area for many years.  He was also employed by Walsh Brothers Office Environments for 13 years as...