All Obituaries

 Jeffery Wayne Littlepage, 58 of Clay passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his residence. Jeff was born in Madisonville on July 1, 1964. He attended Grace Baptist Church in Clay.  Survivors include his mother Joyce Carlton of Wheatcroft, a sister Lisa Allen (Terry) of Dekoven, a brother Michael Jones (Lisa) of Columbus, niece Tina Littlepage and nephew Steven Waddell. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. Ronnie...

Sarah Taylor Bradley, 52, passed away in early March, 2023 at her home in Clay. Sarah was born on February 7, 1971 in Fort Worth, Texas and was adopted by Harold and Beulah Taylor. She is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Harold Taylor, and her mother, Beulah Taylor. Survivors include her son, Cole Bradley; her sister, Nancy Jensen; her nieces, Katie Jensen and Jessica Jensen, and her nephews, Michael Jensen and Eric Jensen.  A memorial service will be held at Vanover Funeral...

Debra Ruth Belt, 64 of Providence passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her home. Debra was born in Providence on July 2, 1958 to the late Elzie and Wanda Burton Belt. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Wanda Lou Menser, 4 brothers Sammy Belt, Roger Belt, Ricky Belt and Jerry Belt. Survivors include 2 daughters Amy Copeland and Billie Teague both of Providence, 1 son Michael Belt (Tammy) of Owensboro, 4 sisters Brenda Fox of Hopkinsville, Betty Vaughn (Ricky) of...

Beverly Jo Needs Omer, age 72 of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully at her home on February 19, 2023. A Native of Webster County, KY, she is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Thomas Needs and Wilma Imogene Ballard Needs; and husband of 52 years, Leonard Omer. Mrs. Omer enjoyed working in her flower garden and watching birds. She loved her dog Beau and Kentucky basketball, and was the rock of the family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Omer is survived by...

Gerald Papineau, 85 of Clay, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Kankakee, IL on August 25, 1937 to the late Henry and Elizabeth Papineau.  Gerald was employed at the Clay Grain Elevator many years ago, he did custom backhoe work for the City of Clay and the City of Providence, he retired from Dotiki after working there for over 25 years, he enjoyed being on his farm and he was a member of Moose Lodge #732 in Henderson, VFW Post #5484 in Providence and...

Mable Claire Dacy, 79 of Providence passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.  Mable was born in White Plains on April 2, 1943 to the late Everette Guy and Agnes Odell Madden.  She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Providence. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her son-in-law Rodney Dacy in 2017. Survivors include her husband of 22 years Max Dacy, 2 daughters Annette Woodring (Cletis),...

Gerry Vaughn, 81 of Clay passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home. Gerry was born in Providence on August 3, 1941 to the late Woodie and Helen Vaughn. Gerry was in the United States Navy where he was a member of the Naval Ceremonial Honor Guard during the term of President John F. Kennedy.  He was at one time a guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C.  He was a coal miner and retired from Hamilton Mines and he was a member of...

Carolyn Ann Dunbar, 86 passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home. Carolyn was born in Providence on June 29, 1936 to the late Clarence and Zella Burton. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Providence and she was the caretaker of Pleasant Valley Cemetery for many years. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Charles Dunbar in 2019. Survivors include 2 daughters Susan Barnhill (Jim) of Providence and Lynn DeSimone (Travis) of...

Jeri Stone, 81 of Clay passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her home. Jeri was born in Blackford on January 20, 1942 to the late J.B. and Elizabeth Farley. Jeri and William owned and operated Jeris Café in Clay for 9 years.  She was known for her delicious pies and her banana pudding.  She attended Grace Baptist Church in Clay. Survivors include her husband of 62 years William, 2 daughters Rhonda Echler (Jeff) of Columbus, IN, Gina Godsey (David) of Bedford, IN, 5...

Joseph “Joe” Stone, 65 of Clay passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence. Joe was born in Beechgrove, IN on June 17, 1957 to Homer and Dorothy Stone. He is preceded in death by his father Homer, 2 brothers Robert “Stoney” Stone, Bruce Stone and a sister Sheila “Cricket” Maye. Survivors include his son Joseph Stone (Abbey) of Princeton, his mother Dorothy Stone, 5 sisters Debra Moxley, Patricia Stone, Dana Stone, Melissa Stone, Penny Gatten, 2 brothers Stanley...