All Obituaries

Billy Ray Wallace, 86 of Clay passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. Billy Ray was born in Wheatcroft on June 26, 1935 to Bro. Bob and Beulah Wallace. He attended Community Fellowship Church in Clay. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter Kathy Ezell in 2020. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Edna, 3 sons Dennis R. Wallace (Michelle) of Huntingburg, IN, Scott Wallace (Chris) of Madisonville, Eric Wallace of Clay, 3 grandchildren Sean Wallace...

Lorena “Pudgie” Liles of Clay, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson, KY. Lorena was born in Roanoke, LA to the late Irwin and Lavina Carter.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Providence.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Glenn  in 2010, her son Keith Liles in 1995 and her brother Melvin Carter. Survivors include 2 daughters Robin Jewell (Mark) of Newburgh, IN and Cheri Edens...

Mary C. Brantley, 86 of Clay passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2021 at her residence. Mary was born on May 12, 1935 to the late Gordon and Ruth Brown in Zinc, AR. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband John in 1996. Survivors include 1 daughter Terri Roth of Clay, 2 sons John David Brantley (Vickie) of Houston, TX and William Brantley of Clay, 1 brother Terry Brown of Monte Vista, CA, 8 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and...

Michael “Zeke” Carter, 63 of Clay passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Madisonville Health and Rehab in Madisonville. Michael was born June 18, 1958 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO to the late Kenneth and Wilma Carter.  He was a heavy equipment operator. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby in 2018. Survivors include step-mother Shirley Carter of Success, MO, 1 daughter Jennifer Watkins(John) of Greenville, 4 sisters Darlene Franklin of Providence,...

Kenneth Ray Moore, of Clay KY passed away Tuesday August 24, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh. He was born on September 16, 1949 to the late Garnett and Marie Moore.  He was a Truck driver for over 40 years and has worked for Mercer Transportation for 15 years, he also was the Associate Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Clay.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son Kevin and a sister Ramona Fireline.  Survivors include his wife of 53 years Phylis...

Wendell Terrell, 51 of Madisonville, formerly of Clay passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at his residence. Wendell was born in Madisonville on March 26, 1970 to Roy Terrell and Mary Robinson.  He graduated from Webster County High School in 1988 he then entered the United States Marines.  Wendell graduated from University of Louisville with an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Survivors include his parents Roy Terrell of Dalton KY and Mary Robinson of Dawson...

Jake Lykins, 30 of Wheatcroft passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his residence. Jake was born May 19, 1991 in Henderson to June Hopper and the late Jim Lykins. He graduated from Webster County High School in 2009.  He was very artistic, an avid music lover, enjoyed editing films and always willing to lend an ear to listen to anyone. Along with his father, who passed away in 2009, he is preceded in death by his grandparents Brackett Hinton, Howard and Tootsie Lykins, and his...

Joyce Combs 73, of Sturgis, KY passed away Friday August 20, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN      She was born in Madisonville, KY to the late Jesse and Ruby Crawford. She was also preceded in death by her husband Levi Combs in 2009. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a sitter and had set with various elderly people in the Clay and Providence communities.      She is survived by 5 daughters Teresa Bender (Billy) of Manitou, KY.,...

Jimmy G. Oakley, 83 of Providence passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh. Jimmy was born on July 5, 1938 in Lisman to the late Elmer and Dorothy Margaret Oakley. Jimmy was in the United States Navy for 10 years. Jimmy worked for the Providence Fire Department for over 30 years.  From 1995 til he retired in 2001 he was the fire chief. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Providence. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a sister...

Etna Leroy Gamblin, 45 of Clay passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.  Etna was born in Madisonville to the late Billy and Eloys Gamblin. He was a coal miner for over 15 years and was currently working as a mechanic at Warrior Coal. Etna loved wood working, shooting guns, and had a great passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Steve Gamblin in 2021.  He is survived by his wife...