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Christa (Vaughn)  Hoffman

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

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

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

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

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...

Brenda Kaye (Jenkins)  Martin

Brenda Kaye (Jenkins) Martin

Oct 10, 2016

Brenda Kaye Martin, 69, of Clay, KY passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY.

She was of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Cora Jenkins and her brother Larry Joe Jenkins.

Survivors include 1 Daughter Robin Martin Blackwell of Calvert City,...

Michael Allen Shelton

Michael Allen Shelton

Sep 29, 2016

Michael Allen Shelton, 56, of Sebree, KY passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at his home.

He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Sebree, KY.  He was a painter.

He loves riding his motorcycle and he loved his grandbabies to the moon and back.

He is preceded in death by...

Vera Dee (Powell)  Williams

Vera Dee (Powell) Williams

Sep 28, 2016

She was a homemaker and she loved helping her husband Albert on the farm.  She was preceded in death by Albert in 2004. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clay, KY since 1947. She is survived by her son Gary Williams and his wife Marilyn of Clay, KY., 2 Granddaughters Kristie Clark and her husband Scott of...

Amanda Beth Perkins

Amanda Beth Perkins

Sep 12, 2016

Amanda Beth Perkins, 42, of Greenville, KY passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith.  Amanda graduated from Webster County High School in 1991.   She graduated from the University of Kentucky and also graduated from University of Kentucky Law School in 1998.  She was a State Public Defender. She loved UK basketball and...

Kenneth Earl Beach

Kenneth Earl Beach

Aug 9, 2016

Kenneth Earl Beach, 83, of Wheatcroft, KY passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home. He was a coal miner and worked at Peabody Coal Co. for 23 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Loretta Beach of Wheatcroft, KY 1 Daughter Sonja Darlene Lanham and her husband Tim of Wheatcroft, KY 1 Son Troy Beach...

Casey Alexander Hartley

Casey Alexander Hartley

Aug 5, 2016

Casey Alexander Hartley, 24, of Henderson, KY passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. He was a security guard at Tysons. Survivors include his mother and father James L. and Tina Faye Hartley of Clay, KY his fiancé Demi Stone of Henderson, KY 3 Brothers Corwin, Erik, and Avery Hartley all of Henderson, KY Grandparents Bob and Phyllis Hartley of Clay,...

David Gordon Hill

David Gordon Hill

Aug 1, 2016

David Gordon Hill, 73, of Wheatcroft, KY passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at his home. David was a barber for many years.  He also had his own catering and photography business. He was a life time member of Wheatcroft Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Wheatcroft, KY. Survivors include 1 Sister Linda Vice of Clay, KY 1 Nephew Bryan Vice and...

Rosie Dean Casteel

Rosie Dean Casteel

Jul 26, 2016

Rosie Dean Casteel, 78, of Providence, KY passed away Tuesday, July, 26, 2016 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville, KY. She was a Baptist. She is survived by 2 daughters Wauneta Keller and Betty Stone both of Providence, KY, 4 Grandchildren Tommy, T.J., Sarah and Jimmy  and 3 Great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM at...

Marvin Dale Fritz

Marvin Dale Fritz

Jul 7, 2016

Marvin Dale Fritz, 70, of Providence, KY passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. He was a coal miner. He is survived by 1 Son Jon Fritz of Providence, KY 1 Brother Philip Fritz of Providence, KY and 1 grandson Alex Fritz. No services will be conducted. Vanover Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John Thomas Marks

John Thomas Marks

Jul 7, 2016

John Thomas Marks, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. He was in United States Air Force Veteran.  He was a member of Webb Memorial United Methodist Church in Clay, KY for over 30 years.  He was a Masonic Order and a Kentucky Colonel.  He was a retired Chief Right of...

Virginia Agnes (Gunter)  Shields

Virginia Agnes (Gunter) Shields

Jun 29, 2016

Virginia Agnes Shields, 90, of Sturgis, KY passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at her daughter's home. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sullivan, KY. She is survived by her husband of 70 years W. Troy Shields of Sturgis, KY 3 Daughters Sandra Germane of Sturgis, KY Connie James of Huntsville,...

Robert Earl  Binkley

Robert Earl Binkley

Jun 24, 2016

Robert Earl Binkley, Sr., 71, of Wheatcroft, KY passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. He was a coal miner. He worked at PYRO and Island Creek Coal. He was attended Church of God in Sturgis, KY. He was preceded in death by his son Bobby Binkley in 2009. Survivors include his wife of 51...

Max Collins

Max Collins

Jun 24, 2016

V. Max Collins, 93, of Clay, KY passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. He was a farmer. He attended Blackford Baptist Church in Blackford, KY. He was a Kentucky Colonel.  He was also on the Webster County Ambulance Board and the Board of Directors for West KY Bank in Clay, KY...

Jane Allyne (Mattingly)  Collins

Jane Allyne (Mattingly) Collins

Jun 20, 2016

Jane Mattingly Collins, 58, of Wheatcroft, KY passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY She was assistant Postmaster for 25 years. She was a member of Wheatcroft Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Charles "Poochie" Collins of Wheatcroft, KY 1 Son C.W. Collins of Lexington, KY 1 sister Naona...

James "Fluky" Newcomb

James "Fluky" Newcomb

Jun 8, 2016

James "Fluky" Newcomb, 87, of Providence, KY passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Providence, KY.   He was mine manager at Dotiki Mines for 26 years.He was an avid CUBS fan. He is preceded in death...

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