Obituary Listing

Mar 13, 2022

Morris Dale Braden, 66 of Clay passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

Morris was born on November 5, 1955 in Clay to Jack and Jean Braden.

He was a member of Clay Jachin Lodge #739.

He is preceded in death by his father Bobby Gene "Jack" Braden...

Feb 16, 2022

James Richard Hasler, Jr., 67 of Marion passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Parkview Nursing Home in Paducah, KY.

Jim was born on March 12, 1953 in Salt Lake City, UT to the late Rosemary Snow and James Richard Hasler Sr.

He was a Chemical Engineer and specialized in process design. He was involved...

Feb 16, 2022

Donald Joe Rayner, Sr. 84 of Providence passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson.

Donald was born on September 8, 1937 in Rensselaer, IN to the late John William and Jennie Maude Rayner.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Ruth in 1996.

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Feb 12, 2022

Mary Martha Douglas, 71 of Wheatcroft passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital.

Mary was born April 2, 1950 in Towncreek, AL.

She was a coal miner and retired from Island Creek Coal.  She was a member of grace Baptist Church in Clay.

Along with her parents she is preceded...

Feb 7, 2022

Jackie Wayne "Jack" Cowan, 87 of Clay passed Monday, February 7, 2022 at Redbanks Colonial Terrace in Sebree.

Jack was born December 7, 1934 in Blackford to the late Carlis and Pauline Cowan.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Clay.  He was also in the United States Airforce.

Along with...

Jan 27, 2022

Martha Hope Stone, 76 of Clay passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital.

Martha was born in Rineyville, KY on April 22, 1945 to the late Arch and Hope Williams.

She was a member of Rose Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by...

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,...