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Elizabeth Frances Watson
Apr 14, 2017
Elizabeth Frances Watson, 96, of North Richland Hills, TX, formerly of Clay, KY went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold in 1996, 1 Son George in 2014 and 2 daughters Haroldean in 1943 and Linda Carol...
Wendell "Rayde" Parker
Apr 13, 2017
Wendell "Rayde" Parker, 76, of Clay, KY passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his residence.
He worked at Pyro Mining Co. for 30 years he also worked for the Webster County Compaction Center in Clay, KY.
He attended Rock Springs Baptist Church in Wheatcroft, KY.
He was preceded in death by his...
Thomas Everett Byrum
Mar 30, 2017
Thomas Everett Byrum, 81, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Clay, KY passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017.
He retired from the United States Air Force.
Survivors include 2 Sisters Betty Todd of Eddyville, KY and Cecile Vaughn of Clay, KY 1 Brother Jackie "Buzz" Byrum of Clay, KY and several nieces and nephews.
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Inez Lyle (Moore) Edens
Mar 7, 2017
Inez Lyle Moore Edens, 90, of Clay, KY passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at  Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville KY.
She was a member of First General Baptist Church in Clay, KY and attended Community Fellowship Church in Clay, KY.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lester in 1990.
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James "Beatle" Poe
Mar 4, 2017
James "Beatle" Poe, 46, of Providence, KY passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Survivors include his wife of 4 years Sue Poe of Providence, KY 3 sisters Violet Ipock of Sebree, KY Hertra Williams of Providence, KY and Anna Ruth Baty of Dixon, KY 3 Brothers James "Rooster" Poe and...
Virginia Louise (Ressett) Hatley
Mar 2, 2017
Virginia Louise Hatley, 84, of Clay, KY passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY.
She was a customer service representative at West KY Bank for 30 years.
She was a member of White General Baptist Church since 1965.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Hatley...
James "Pin-Up" Mcvay
Feb 25, 2017
James "Pin-Up" McVay, 78 of Clay, KY passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home.
He was a coal miner and worked at Island Creek for 33 years.
He was of the Pentecostal faith.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary in 2006 and 1 daughter Delta McVay 2 Sons...
Mary Charlene (Shields) Bumpus
Feb 21, 2017
Mary Charlene Bumpus, 95 of Clay, KY passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville, KY.
She was a member of Little Zion General Baptist Church in Dixon, KY.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years Lee "Dick" Bumpus of Clay, KY 1 Daughter Jill Pinkston (Chris) 2 Sons Terry Bumpus of...
Hilda Lamb (Drennan) Horning
Feb 20, 2017
Hilda Lamb Horning, 102 of Clay, KY passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Shemwell's Healthcare in Providence, KY.
She was a member at Oak Grove Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Blackford, KY for over 75 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband Wilbur Horning and a son David Horning.
Survivors...
Debbie (Gardner) Hopper
Feb 20, 2017
Deborah "Debbie" Hopper, 61 of Clay, KY passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at her residence.
She was member at First General Baptist Church in Clay, KY.
She worked at Clay Elementary School for 17 years.
Her and her husband owned and operated Hop's Deli in Clay, KY.
Survivors include her...
Lydia (Herron) Kasmann
Feb 10, 2017
Lydia Herron Kasmann
89, passed away February 10, 2017 in Louisville, KY formerly of Clay, KY
Lydia was well known in Louisville as the longtime ice skating instructor at Gardiner Lane Ice Rink. She also taught ice skating in Evansville, IN, before moving to Louisville. During her 50 years of teaching she trained hundreds, if...
Doris June Kirk
Feb 6, 2017
Doris June Kirk, 83 of Clay, KY passed away Monday, February 06, 2017 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville, KY.
She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Clay, KY.
She was preceded in death by her husband William F. Kirk in 1992.
Survivors include 1 Daughter Deborah Graham (Tony) of Manchester, TN...
Daniel Lee Wright Sr.
Jan 6, 2017
Daniel Lee "Danny" Wright Sr., 55 of Morganfield, KY passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.
He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Clay, KY and he was in the U. S. Navy.
He volunteered for the Clay Fire Department for over 30 years.
He worked...
James Thomas(Tommy) Mccormick
Jan 5, 2017
James Thomas "Tommy" McCormick, 65 of Clay, KY passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY.
He was founder of Custom Engineering Inc. where he was president for 40 years. He was a Kentucky Colonel. He was a devoted family man and was very active in his community.  He was a member of...
Crystal Joyce (Wagoner) Martin
Dec 2, 2016
Crystal Joyce Martin, 80, of Providence, KY passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY.
She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed at GE for 35 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star Providence Chapter 304. She had a passion for gardening, quilting, and her...
Christa (Vaughn) Hoffman
Nov 20, 2016
Christa Hoffman, 62, of Cudjoe Key, Florida, formerly of Clay, KY passed away November 20, 2016.
She is preceded in death by her parents Sonny and Betty Vaughn.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years Larry Hoffman of Cudjoe Key, Florida.
Memorial service will be Friday, December 23, 2016 at 10:00...
Lester Eugene Downs
Nov 16, 2016
Lester Downs, 63, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his home.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He owned and operated Western Kentucky Heating and Cooling for many years.
He is preceded in death by a grandson Seth Downs in 2013.
Survivors include his wife of 13...
Jerry Boyd Gupton
Nov 14, 2016
Jerry B. Gupton, 74, of Clay, KY passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, IN.
He attended Diamond Missionary Baptist Church in Diamond, KY.
He was in the United States Army.
Survivors include his wife of 24 years Carolyn Gupton of Clay, KY 1 Daughter Leisa Williams...
Frank Davis Rutherford
Nov 13, 2016
Frank Davis Rutherford, 76, of Clay, KY passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.
He worked at Peabody for 42 years.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Clay, KY.
He is preceded in death by his son Darrell Rutherford in 2011.
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Sue Emma Hughes
Nov 1, 2016
Sue Emma Hughes, 85, of Clay, KY passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Lucy Smith King Center in Henderson, KY.
She was a rural mail carrier for the United State Postal Service for 30 years.
She was a lifelong member of the First General Baptist Church in Clay, KY.
She was...
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