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Gary Wayne Jones

Gary Wayne Jones

Mar 27, 2026

Gary Wayne Jones, 70 of Madisonville passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh.

Gary was born on May 11, 1955 in Evansville to the late Wayne and Joyce Jones.

Gary was a mechanic and was a member of the Shady Grove Masonic Lodge #559 F & AM in Shady Grove.

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Charles "Poochie" Collins

Charles "Poochie" Collins

Mar 12, 2026

Charles "Poochie" Collins, 71 of Wheatcroft passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. He was born on December 20, 1954 in Morganfield to the late Robert Earl and Emma Jane Collins. He was a Truck driver for Wright Trucking where he was employed for over 50 years. Along with his parents he is preceded...

Gina Paige Parker

Gina Paige Parker

Mar 8, 2026

Gina Paige Parker, 47 of Providence passed away on Sunday March 8, 2026 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.  Gina was born on February 12, 1979 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to David Wainer and Karen Newberry. She is preceded in death by her father David Wainer in July 2009.

Survivors include her daughter Katelynn Wainer...

Jackie Burton

Jackie Burton

Feb 25, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Burton, 63 of Clay passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Jackie was born in Madisonville on October 29, 1962 to the late Clyde and Viola Mae Burton.

Jackie was employed at Health First in Providence, at one time she was a member of the Clay Rebuild Downtown...

Lorna Sue Hall

Lorna Sue Hall

Feb 24, 2026

Lorna Sue Hall, 64 of Providence passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her home.

Lorna was born on April 8, 1961 in Sturgis to the late Robert Quertermus and Joyce Ann Collins. She was a Registered Nurse for many years and was employed at Regional Medical Center/Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville but, her passion was working...

Ruth (Stone)  Braden

Ruth (Stone) Braden

Feb 21, 2026

Glada Ruth Braden, 90 of Tulsa, OK formerly of Clay passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her home.

Ruth was born in Dixon on June 10, 1935 to the late Gilmore and Imogene Stone.

Ruth was employed at Providence Plastic factory for 7 years; she then was employed at the City of Clay for...

Brad Owen

Brad Owen

Feb 21, 2026

Ellis "Brad" Bradley Owen September 15, 1947 – February 21, 2026 Ellis "Brad" Bradley Owen, 78, passed peacefully at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY on February 21, 2026. Brad was a man of simple joys, steady faith, and deep love for his family. He found great happiness in casting a line on a quiet day of fishing, enjoying the...

Jeannie Edwards

Jeannie Edwards

Feb 20, 2026

Mary Jean "Jeannie" Edwards, 82 of Clay passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at her home in Clay. Jeannie was born in Boxville on April 23, 1943 to the late James and Mary Householder. She worked at Rayloc in Morganfield and was a member at Grace Baptist Church in Clay.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death...

Ronald William Bell

Ronald William Bell

Feb 20, 2026

Ronald "Ron" William Bell, 83 of Clay, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Ronald known as Ron to his friends and family, was born on September 2, 1942 on Fishtrap Rd in Clay.  His parents William H. and Rosha Frederick Bell, both from Clay, eventually moved their family to Melbourne, FL where...

Michael Jay Wright

Michael Jay Wright

Feb 19, 2026

Michael Jay Wright, 76 of Dixon passed away Thursday February 19, 2026 at his home.  Mike was born on July 14, 1949 in Morganfield to the late J. B. and Alice Wright.

Mike was a proud co-owner of Wright Trucking, a family business founded in 1943 by his father J.B. Wright.  Mike purchased his first truck; a...

Kristi Nichole Tosh

Kristi Nichole Tosh

Feb 9, 2026

Kristi Nichole Tosh, 40 of Providence, KY passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at her home.  Kristi was born in Madisonville, KY on September 29, 1985 to Brenda McMican and Robert E. Tosh Sr. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Herman and Cleda Stone and her paternal grandparents Hugh Tosh Jr. and Martha Jamerson.

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Jonathan Courtney Hill

Jonathan Courtney Hill

Feb 5, 2026

Jonathan Hill, 41 of Clay, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Jonathan was born in Madisonville on January 12, 1985 to Carrol and Patricia Hill.

Jonathan loved fishing and hunting and riding his motorcycle; he especially loved being a dad and uncle to his children, nieces and nephews.

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Wayne Woolsey

Wayne Woolsey

Jan 28, 2026

Wayne Woolsey, 75 of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at his home. Wayne was born on April 14, 1950 in Providence, KY to the late Walter and Sadie Woolsey. Wayne was a coal miner for many years and worked for Charolais Coal Company. He was an avid fisherman.  He was a member of Integrity Ministries...

John "Johnny" Beckner

John "Johnny" Beckner

Jan 14, 2026

John "Johnny" Beckner, 83, of Clay passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Johnny was born in Crittenden County on June 22, 1942 to the late Charles and Lila Beckner.

Johnny was a coal miner at Island Creek Coal Company; he was also a self-employed logger and a farmer.  His...

Lou (Marks)  Hoffman

Lou (Marks) Hoffman

Dec 25, 2025

Lou Evelyn Hoffman, 85 of Merriville, IN passed away on December 25, 2025 at her home in Merriville, IN. Lou was born on May 29, 1940 in Clay, KY to the late Woodrow and Blanche Marks. She attended Sulphur Springs Baptist Church in Mexico, KY.  She is preceded in death by her son John Hoffman in 2016 and her...

Michael "Mike" Papineau

Michael "Mike" Papineau

Dec 20, 2025

Michael Anthony "Mike" Papineau, 68 of Providence passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Mike was born on May 18, 1957 to the late Leroy and Helen Papineau.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son Paul Michael Ipock, his sister Helen Irene Hook.

Survivors include daughter Trinity Norris (James)...

Sheila Faye (Sanders)  Hill

Sheila Faye (Sanders) Hill

Dec 15, 2025

Sheila Faye Hill, 86 of Clay passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Sheila was born in Wheatcroft on January 25, 1939 to the late Delois and Jewell Sanders.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clay.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her...

Linda Christine (Dorris)  Brown

Linda Christine (Dorris) Brown

Nov 25, 2025

Linda Christine Brown, 97 of Dixon passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence.  Christine was born on November 21, 1928 in Providence to the late Walter and Mamie Dorris. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold Brown in 2021 and her daughter Linda Bryant in 2024.

Christine was a member...

Trevor Earline Hook

Trevor Earline Hook

Nov 22, 2025

Trevor Earline Hook of Greenville formally of Clay passed away on November 22, 2025 at his home. Trevor was born on January 26, 1996 in Madisonville, KY to Tasha Hardman and Ronnie Wilson.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents Margaret and Earline Shoulders, grandfather Dennis Hook, grandmother Mary Lou Wilson, and great- grandparents Elmer and Margie Hook,...

Patsy "Patty" (Lindsey)  Hackney

Patsy "Patty" (Lindsey) Hackney

Oct 24, 2025

Patsy "Patty" Evelyn Hackney, 74 of Slaughters passed away Friday October 24, 2025 at her home.  Patsy was born in Calhoun, KY on September 20, 1951 to the late Leonard and Louise Lindsey.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by 1 sister Tresia Parris, 2 brothers Larry Lindsey and Tony Lindsey.

Survivors include her...

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