Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2022

William Thomas Fryer passed away peacefully in his home on January 23rd. Born March 11, 1933 in Clay KY, he was the son of Sam and Bessie Fryer. He was married to Dorothy Fryer (formerly Sanford) for 58 years. He worked for the USDA for 30 years before retiring to the family farm. Tom was in the army for...

Jan 22, 2022

Jo Nell Blackburn went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 22, 2022.  She was born in Wheatcroft, Kentucky on October 30, 1929.  At age 5, she and her family moved to Clay and resided there until her death.

Jo Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bailey Blackburn, her parents Jim Ira and Myrtle...

Jan 20, 2022

Angela Kay Vailes, 61 of Eddyville, formerly of Clay, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Angela was born on February 28, 1960 in Sturgis to the late William O. Vailes and Helen Louise Black.

She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include 1 son DeWayne Vailes (Ginni...

Jan 4, 2022

Patty Joyce Martin, 83 of Clay passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her residence.

Pat was born on February 24, 1938 in Clay to the late Delmar and Bernice Prow.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Coleman Martin in 2019.

Survivors include 2 daughters Tonya Raney...

Dec 30, 2021

Vollie Calvin Kelley, 84 of Dawson Springs passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Calvin was born on July 8, 1937 in Dixon, Kentucky to the late William and Shirley Kelley He was a long time member of The Union Temple General Baptist Church in Dawson Springs.

He is survived...

Dec 28, 2021

Polly Anna Graham 83, of Henderson (formerly Clay) peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her daughter's home in Newhope, Arkansas. She was born on May 23, 1938 to the late Everett and Nadine Cowan Popham in Wheatcroft, KY.  She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Clay.  Polly was a loving and giving mother, grandmother, aunt...

Dec 27, 2021

Samuel Elmer Meadows, 67 of Morganfield passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home.  Samuel was born on July 19, 1954 in Clay to the late Louis and Jean Meadows.

He is survived by his caregiver Paula Meadows, 1 son Johnathan Meadows of Clay, 3 sisters Marilyn Curry of Clay, Judy McClain of Clarksdale, MS,...

Dec 25, 2021

Harold "Dick" Brown, 93 of Dixon passed Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Shemwell's Nursing Home in Providence.

Harold was born on January 9, 1928 in Dixon to the late Robert and Opal Brown.

He was a member of Fairview Church of Christ in Dixon.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death...

Dec 25, 2021

Jacqueline McKown Arnold age 82 of Sturgis, KY passed away peacefully in her home at 6:23 PM Saturday December 25, 2021. She was born February 25, 1939, in Moline Illinois to Shelby & Hilda Presley McKown. Jackie was a homemaker, seamstress, and a wonderful cook. Jackie worked as a Secretary at the Union County Vocational School for 12 years....

Dec 15, 2021

John Michael Fraser 79, of Earlington, KY passed away Wednesday December 15, 2021 at his home.

John was born on October 17, 1942 to the late Emory and Reba Fraser in Clay, KY. He was an Industrial Engineer for Cutler Hammer and the plant manager at Levi Straus. He was preceded in death by his brother Al...

Dec 3, 2021

Delmer Wayne Price 89, of Clay passed away Friday December 3, 2021 at The Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson.  He was born on July 7, 1932 in Wheatcroft,  KY to the late Joseph and Mable Price.  He was a member of Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay.

Along with his parents he is preceded in...

Dec 2, 2021

Heather Vaughn Stone, 50 of Clay passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at her home.

Heather was born in Madisonville on January 1, 1971 to Gerry and Cecile Vaughn.

She was owner and operator of E-Z Auto Sales in Clay and attended Community Fellowship Church in Clay.

She is preceded in death by...

Nov 26, 2021

Wilburn Troy Shields, 96 of Sturgis passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab in Marion.

Wilburn was born in Pride on July 26, 1925 to the late Fendell Harris and Beulah Shields.

He was a coal miner and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sullivan.

Nov 21, 2021

Karen Sue Smith, 71 of Providence passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Karen was born in Madisonville on July 18, 1950 to the late Gene and Sue Quisenberry.

Survivors include Harry Smith, 2 daughters Shannon Quinn (Gerald) of Providence and Desire' Cranick of Morganfield, 1 sister Kathy of Texas,...

Nov 20, 2021

James Matthew McVay 54, of Clay passed away on November 20, 2021 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.  James was born on March 5, 1967 in Madisonville KY to the late James and Mary Elizabeth McVay.

He was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Providence, he was also a member of My Brothers Keeper...

Nov 17, 2021

Gauge Hudson Richardson, infant child of Emily Utley and Shawn Richardson, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville.

Survivors include his parents, 1 sister Halie Richardson of Evansville and 2 brothers Hunter Richardson of Henderson and Chase Richardson of Evansville, Grandparents Nancy Goolsby (Darryl) and Billy Utley (Julie) all of Henderson, Great...

Nov 14, 2021

Lois Edna Galbreath,   93 of Newburgh, IN formerly of Clay passed away on November 14, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Newburgh, IN

Lois was born on January 25, 1928 in Clay to the late Claude and Rosa Bell Rich.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Earl in 1975.

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Nov 7, 2021

James Alton Price (Pappy Jim), 92 of Henderson passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home.

Jim was born in Palo Pinto, TX on July 13, 1929 to the late Lloyd and Ruby Price.

Jim was a family man. He served as a corporal in the United States Army and was in the Korean...

Nov 3, 2021

Michael Keven Teague of Madisonville passed away November 3, 2021 at his home in California.

He was an electrician.

Survivors include his wife of 4 years Kimberly Teague, mother Mary Teague, father Raymond Teague, 1 daughter Steffany Teague of Sebree, 2 sons Brandon Teague of Henderson, Trevor Teague of Tennessee, 1 step-daughter Maggie Moore, 3...

Oct 30, 2021

Tommy Nolan Simpson, 68 of Clay passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Continuing Care Hospital in Madisonville.

Tommy was born in Clay on July 1, 1953 to the late William Thomas and Margaret Simpson.

Survivors include his caregiver Jean Simpson, daughter Erica Faye Simpson of Evansville, son Gus Virgil Simpson (RuthAnn) of Sebree, sister...