Obituary Listing

May 11, 2023

Zella Louise Travis. 105 of Marion formerly of Wheatcroft passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at her residence.

Louise was born on March 19, 1918 to the late Ray Dycus and Cora Alice Hodge.

She was a horse trainer and an active member in what was formerly known as Philadelphian Christians Church in Wheatcroft.

May 10, 2023

Charles Everette Legate, Jr. 89, of Clay passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.

Charlie was born in Clay on November 1, 1933 to the late Everette and Medrith Legate.

He was a coal miner and retired from Uniontown Mines he was a member of First General Baptist...

May 9, 2023

Frankie Porter Clayton, 79, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 09, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent (St. Mary's) Hospital, in Evansville.

Frankie was born to the late Frances Mae Clayton Curry and Lonnie Clayton on May 05, 1944, in Providence, Kentucky,

Frankie graduated from Providence High School in May 1964, with...

May 7, 2023

Bobbie Jean Braden, 86 of Clay passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.

Jean was born in Clay on December 31, 1936 to the late Clyde and Emma DeHaven.

She was employed at Townsends Grocery Store as a clerk for over 17 years, she was a member of New Hopewell...

May 3, 2023

William "Bill" Haner, 87 of Evansville, IN formerly of Clay passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson.

Bill was born in Clay on March 30, 1936 to the late Herman and Vera Haner.

He was a minister for 46 years and was a member of Union Temple General Baptist Church...

Apr 11, 2023

James Garlan Gibson 74, of Clay passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville.  Garlan was born on October 16, 1948 in Clay to the late James "Skinny" Gibson and Mayme Rich.  He was a member of Living Faith Christian Center in Wheatcroft.  He had a great love for motorcycles and Cardinals Baseball.  He was a...

Apr 7, 2023

Jack Dwight McBride, 68 of Clay passed away at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Jack was born on August 28, 1954 in Providence to the late Lawrence and Alein McBride.

Jack loved his family and enjoyed fishing and camping with them.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by 2...

Apr 4, 2023

Infant Makenna Mills passed away April 4, 2023 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother Charlotte Gray.

Surviving are her parents are Kimberly Gray and John Mills both of Sturgis, 4 sisters LaKenzie, Aaliyah, Aubrianna, Kaislinn Wagers, Grandparents are J.D. Gray (Marsha) of Sturgis, Wendy Mills of Manchester...

Mar 5, 2023

Jeffery Wayne Littlepage, 58 of Clay passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his residence.

Jeff was born in Madisonville on July 1, 1964.

He attended Grace Baptist Church in Clay.

Survivors include his mother Joyce Carlton of Wheatcroft, a sister Lisa Allen (Terry) of Dekoven, a brother Michael Jones (Lisa) of Columbus,...

Mar 2, 2023

Sarah Taylor Bradley, 52, passed away in early March, 2023 at her home in Clay.

Sarah was born on February 7, 1971 in Fort Worth, Texas and was adopted by Harold and Beulah Taylor.

She is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Harold Taylor, and her mother, Beulah Taylor.

Survivors include her...

Mar 2, 2023

Debra Ruth Belt, 64 of Providence passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her home.

Debra was born in Providence on July 2, 1958 to the late Elzie and Wanda Burton Belt.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Wanda Lou Menser, 4 brothers Sammy Belt, Roger Belt, Ricky Belt...

Feb 19, 2023

Beverly Jo Needs Omer, age 72 of Smyrna, TN passed away peacefully at her home on February 19, 2023. A Native of Webster County, KY, she is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Thomas Needs and Wilma Imogene Ballard Needs; and husband of 52 years, Leonard Omer.

Mrs. Omer enjoyed working in her flower garden and...

Feb 18, 2023

Gerald Papineau, 85 of Clay, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Kankakee, IL on August 25, 1937 to the late Henry and Elizabeth Papineau.  Gerald was employed at the Clay Grain Elevator many years ago, he did custom backhoe work for the City of Clay and the City of Providence,...

Feb 15, 2023

Mable Claire Dacy, 79 of Providence passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.

Mable was born in White Plains on April 2, 1943 to the late Everette Guy and Agnes Odell Madden.  She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Providence.

Along with her parents...

Feb 12, 2023

Gerry Vaughn, 81 of Clay passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home.

Gerry was born in Providence on August 3, 1941 to the late Woodie and Helen Vaughn.

Gerry was in the United States Navy where he was a member of the Naval Ceremonial Honor Guard during the term of President John F....

Jan 31, 2023

Carolyn Ann Dunbar, 86 passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home.

Carolyn was born in Providence on June 29, 1936 to the late Clarence and Zella Burton.

She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Providence and she was the caretaker of Pleasant Valley Cemetery for many years.

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Jan 21, 2023

Jeri Stone, 81 of Clay passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her home.

Jeri was born in Blackford on January 20, 1942 to the late J.B. and Elizabeth Farley.

Jeri and William owned and operated Jeris Café in Clay for 9 years.  She was known for her delicious pies and her banana pudding.  She...

Jan 14, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Stone, 65 of Clay passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence.

Joe was born in Beechgrove, IN on June 17, 1957 to Homer and Dorothy Stone.

He is preceded in death by his father Homer, 2 brothers Robert "Stoney" Stone, Bruce Stone and a sister Sheila "Cricket" Maye.

Survivors...

Jan 12, 2023

Sheila Gayle Lovan, 69 of Providence, KY passed away Thursday January 12, 2023 at her home. Sheila was born on October 28, 1953 in Clay KY to the late Bundy and Millie Sigler. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Douglas Lovan in 2011.

Survivors include 2 sons Ryan Lovan of Clay...

Jan 8, 2023

Marvin Stone, Jr. 66 of Henderson passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his residence.

Marvin was born in Webster County on October 5, 1956 to the late Marvin and Dorothy Stone.  He had worked at Rural King and Players Club Golf Course for many years in Henderson.

Survivors include his son Bradley Stone, 2...