All Obituaries

Larry Casey Williams, Jr. 58 of Clay passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Casey was a tool and dye maker. Casey is preceded in death by his mother Wanda Williams in 2010 and his grandparents J.B. and Marguirette Williams and Roy and Hattie Dishman. Survivors include his father and step-mother Larry Casey and Faye Williams, 1 sister Tabatha McCulloch (Steve) of Clay, 2 brothers Phillip Williams (Beverly) of Savannah, GA and Timothy Williams of...

Doris Marie Rich 88, of Providence passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Doris was born in Smith Mills on August 31, 1931 to the late Orman and Lucille Martin. She was a valued member of Second Baptist Church in Providence. She was a member of Order of Providence Eastern Star Chapter 304 and Order of Shady Grove Eastern Star Chapter 505. She is preceded in death by 2 grandchildren Eric Martin and Brandi Rich Rushing and her husband Everett “Slugo”...

Connie Fox Hopper, 58, of Clay passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her residence. Connie was born in Madisonville on December 18, 1960 to the late Victor and Agnes Fox.  She was a secretary.  She is preceded in death by her son Adam Hopper in 2011. Survivors include 1 son Jase Hopper of Clay, 1 brother James Fox of Providence 2 grandchildren Jazmine Hopper and Ty Hopper and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Vanover...

Lee Townsend, 84, of Clay passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville. Lee was born in Bee Spring, KY on March 19, 1935 to the late Martin and Ada Vincent. Lee was a member of Pennyrile Church of Christ in Madisonville and Church of Christ in Providence.  She loved to sing harmony and spiritual hymns.  She owned and operated Lee’s Dolls, she was also one of the founders of “Down at Papa Joe’s” which is now the Clay Pantomime and Lee was...

Dewey “Chick” Oldham, Jr. 72, of Evansville, IN formerly of Blackford passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Columbia Healthcare in Evansville. Dewey was born in Blackford to the late Dewey Oldham Sr. and Effie Heady Oldham on September 6, 1946.  He worked in construction. Survivors include 1 daughter Samantha Langenkamp of Troy, OH  6 sisters Ann House of Sullivan, KY  Margie Hearon of Grapevine, KY  Mary Jones of Martinville, IN  Fonda Sigler and...

Coleman Lee Martin 82, of Clay, KY passed away Monday August 26, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Irene Martin. He was an Army Veteran and a member of UMWA,. He worked for Peabody Coal Company for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Pat Martin of Clay, KY., 2 Daughters Tonya Raney of Clay, KY., Tina McCandless (Dwayne) of Clay, KY., 1 Sister Brenda Walker (Lynn) of Madisonville, KY., 1 Brother Billie Roy Martin of Clay, KY.,...

Amos H. Shelton, Jr., of Holmes Beach, FL, passed away at Manatee Memorial Hospital on August 22, 2019, in Bradenton, FL, at the age of 78. Amos was born on March 30, 1941, in Clay, KY, to Amos and Margie Shelton.  He graduated from Clay High School and pursued engineering at Murray State University.  In 1962 he moved to Long Island, NY, where he worked construction.  Shortly after the birth of his first daughter in 1963, he...

    Mary Casey Kesler, 76, of Clay Kentucky passed away at her home on August 5, 2019.  She worked at Adams Mark Hotels. She was a member of Lynhurst Baptist Church in Indianapolis IN. She also attended the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Wheatcroft Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her husband George Kesler and her parents Hayward Gip and Hannah Bell Williams.  Survivors include 2 sons Ron Jaggers (Cara) of Indianapolis IN and Rex Jaggers(Angela) of Wheatcroft...

Hilda Susan Madrid, 62, of Clay passed away Sunday July 28, 2019 at her home.  Hilda was born on May 9, 1957 to the late Oscar and Marjorie Klatt in Lansing, MI.  Survivors include her companion James Madrid, her son Curt Furnam both of Clay, 1 sister Carol Prates of Harrison MI, 1 brother Leonard Martin, 1 Granddaughter Maddison Gossett and several nieces and nephews.  Memorial Services will be Thursday August 1, 2019 at Grace Baptist Church in Clay at 1:00 PM. Bro Ronnie...

George C. Beach, 81, of Sturgis passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. George was born to the late John Guy and Floella Beach on April 3, 1938 in Wheatcroft. George was in the United States Navy and was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Wheatcroft. Survivors include his wife of 62 years Patricia of Sturgis, 1 daughter Christine Ball (Kurt) of Dyersburg, TN  2 sons James Beach of Plymouth, MI and Michael Beach (Shannon) of McLeansboro, IL...