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Shakota Marie Nelson

Shakota Marie Nelson

Oct 2, 2026

Shakota Marie Nelson, 34 of Sebree, formerly of Clay, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Shakota was born in Henderson on April 13, 1992 to David Wilson and Edna Atwood.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Clay.

Shakota is preceded in death by her husband Edward Nelson, 4 rainbow babies and her daughter Braxleigh...

James "Jamie" Allen Rich

James "Jamie" Allen Rich

Sep 27, 2026

James “Jamie” Allen Rich, 63 of Providence passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born in Sturgis, KY on May 12, 1963 to Brodie Rich Jr. and Barbara Marks. He was the owner of Mister Lee’s in Providence for 6 years. He is preceded in death by his father Jr. Rich; grandmother Jettie Rich; grandmother Christine Marks; step-mother Donna...

Rick Householder

Rick Householder

Sep 27, 2026

Ricky Ray “House” Householder, 68, of Clay, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.Ricky was born February 16, 1958, in Madisonville, Kentucky, to the late Ralph and Viola Householder. He was a graduate of Webster County High School and spent many years serving his community and working in the local mining and...

Richard Wayne Hess, Sr.

Richard Wayne Hess, Sr.

Sep 23, 2026

Richard Wayne Hess, Sr., 91 of Clay passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Redbanks Skilled Nursing Center in Henderson.

Richard was born in Princeton on March 4, 1935. He was an U.S. Army Veteran; he was a truck driver; was a member of Community Fellowship Church in Clay. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Carol Hess.

Survivors include...

Emma Lucille Hinton

Emma Lucille Hinton

Sep 15, 2026

Emma Lucille Hinton, 91, of Wheatcroft passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson. Emma was born on September 20, 1934 in Little Dixie, Kentucky to the late Ben and Clara Stone. She is preceded in death by her husband Brackett Hinton, daughter Sherry Cowan, son Charles “Bub” Hinton, granddaughter Donna Oldham, 2 grandsons Jake Lykins,...

Kristian Carolina Greenfield

Kristian Carolina Greenfield

Aug 28, 2026

Kristian Carolina Greenfield, 60 of Providence passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at her home. Kristian was born in Pensacola, FL on December 14, 1965 to the late Roy and Betty Greenfield.

Survivors include 1 daughter Kameron Moran of Gallatin, TN, 3 grandchildren Tabbitha Francis, Ana Hera Fields, Lilly Faye Fields, niece Jessica Guinn, nephew Adam McGaw.

Cremation was chosen there will...

Shelia Casteel Papineau

Shelia Casteel Papineau

Aug 25, 2026

Shelia Casteel Papineau, 61 of Providence passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Shelia was born in Harrisburg, IL to the late Charles David and Rose Casteel on July 15, 1965.

Shelia is survived by a sister Janice Lewis (Robert) of Providence; 2 brothers Charles Casteel (Glenda) of Clute, TX and Charles Ray Casteel.

The family chose cremation. There...

Barbara Ann Cardwell

Barbara Ann Cardwell

Aug 13, 2026

Barbara Ann Cardwell, 93 of Clay passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree.

Barbara was born on February 7, 1933 in Boxville to the late Clive and Ellarena McKeehan.

She was a lifelong member of Diamond Baptist Church.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Billy (Bill) Cardwell and 2 brothers Harold McKeehan...

Roger Michael Burton

Roger Michael Burton

Aug 6, 2026

Roger Michael Burton, 50, of Henderson, formerly of Wheatcroft, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his home. Roger was born in Henderson, KY, on August 1, 1976, to the late Donald and Marilu Burton. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents R.L. and Ima Dorris Burton. He was a 1995 graduate of Webster...

Joe Neil Witherspoon

Joe Neil Witherspoon

Aug 6, 2026

Joe Neil Witherspoon, 93 of Providence passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at his home.

Joe was born in Providence on December 14, 1932 to the late Bert and Naomi Witherspoon.Joe was in the United States Navy for 4 years where he was on the USS Delta and he was in the Korean War. After his service in the Navy, he...

Evelyn Tapp

Evelyn Tapp

Aug 4, 2026

Evelyn Tapp 84, of Clay, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Evelyn was born in Madisonville on July 23, 1942 to the late Thomas and Mary Young.

Evelyn loved to crochet, make jewelry, cooking, baking and making candy; she was very talented and could play any string instrument; she loved her children and grandchildren but mostly...

Paula Faye Jackson

Paula Faye Jackson

Jul 24, 2026

Paula Fay Jackson, 86 of Fort Myers, FL formerly of Dawson Springs passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville.

Paula was born on June 13, 1940 in Dawson Springs to the late Jesse and Mary Ernestine Humble. She was a member of American Legion Post #351 in Fort Myers and Moose Lodge in Fort Myers Shores; she...

Phyllis Ann Nichols

Phyllis Ann Nichols

Jul 22, 2026

Phyllis Ann Nichols, aged 89, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Palmer Place. Born on February 25, 1937, to the late Thomas and Willie Mae Perryman, Phyllis was a cherished member of the Providence General Baptist Church for many years.

Phyllis is predeceased by her beloved husband, Ollie Nichols; her daughter, Greta Legate; and her sisters,...

Rickie Alan Curry

Rickie Alan Curry

Jul 18, 2026

Rickie Alan Curry, aged 75, of Evansville and formerly of Providence, departed this world on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at St. Vincent in Evansville.

Born at Cardwell Hospital in Providence on August 29, 1950, to the late Guy and Frances Curry, Rickie led a remarkable life filled with cherished memories and achievements. A proud graduate of Providence High School in 1968...

Brandy Lynn Gobin

Brandy Lynn Gobin

Jun 29, 2026

Brandy Lynn Gobin, aged 50, of Fredonia and formerly of Clay, passed away at University of Louisville Hospital. Born on May 11, 1976, in Madisonville, she was the beloved daughter of David Thompson and Ricca Guess, and a member of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joe E. and Mary Lou Thompson, and her...

Kimberly Diann Snider

Kimberly Diann Snider

Jun 20, 2026

Kimberly Diann Snider, 49, of Clay, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, at Midtown Deaconess in Evansville, IN on Saturday June 20, 2026.

Kimberly was born on November 2, 1976 at Union County Hospital in Morganfield, KY to Earl and Shelia Gamblin. Kim spent her life bringing joy and laughter to those around her with her humor and southern...

Alice Annetta Chandler

Alice Annetta Chandler

Jun 14, 2026

Alice A. Chandler, 77 of Dixon passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Shemwell HealthCare in Providence, KY.

Born in Holt, Nebraska to Orval and Jessie (Mitchell) Hartland, she eventually met Thomas Chandler in Weaverville, CA. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, they relocated to Dixon where they built their home. She was a homemaker...

Jill Fancy Lynn

Jill Fancy Lynn

Jun 11, 2026

Jill Fancy Lynn, aged 53, of Henderson, formerly of Clay, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born on July 15, 1972, in Madisonville, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Lynn and Thresa Dennis.

Jill is survived by her son, Mason Watson and his wife Michelle of Ashville, Ohio; and her brothers, Brad Lynn and...

James Darell Martin

James Darell Martin

Jun 4, 2026

James Darell Martin, age 79, of Evansville, formerly of Wheatcroft, passed away peacefully. Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1946 to the late James "Pete" and Lucille Martin, James grew up in Evansville, Indiana. He was a proud graduate of the "old" Central High School in Evansville in 1964 and went on to earn an associate degree in accounting from Lockyear...

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