Judy Clayton Green

Judy Clayton Green

Judy Clayton Green, 81, of Hilton Head Island, SC, formerly of Providence, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 passed away peacefully in Aiken, SC, under the care of Pepper Hill Nursing Home..

Judy was the daughter of the late Otto Cayton and late Grace Mann of Holly Springs, MS, loving wife of the late Nathaniel “Tardy” Green.

Judy was a retired school teacher and very passionate about teaching children to read. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by two sons, Nat Green and his wife Stephanie of Aiken, SC, and Joe Green and his wife, Jennifer of Bluffton, SC, both formerly of Providence; four grandchildren, DJ, Lily and Hayden Green and Amelia Green. 

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Providence with Diane Oakley officiating.

Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence.

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be given in her honor to the First United Methodist Church in Providence.

Melton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Anna Marie Elkins

Anna Marie Elkins

Anna Marie Elkins, 87, of Dixon, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She is survived by two daughters, Karenetta Smith of Sebree and Dorothy Powell of Morganfield; one son, John Wayne Elkins of Mio, MI; ten grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon with the Rev. Bob Hardison officiating.

Burial was in Black Grove Cemetery in Webster County.

Lurley C. Foe

Lurley C. Foe

Lurley C. Foe, 68, of Clay, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Health South in Evansville, IN.

He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Foe Winstead of Dixon and Missy Foe Meadows of Poole; two sisters, Phyllis Shoulders of Henderson and Helen Roberts of Allen Park, MI; five brothers, Forrest Foe of Nortonville, Sammie Foe of Henderson, Billy Foe of Ringold, GA, Jaime Foe of Rockwood, MI and Glenn Foe of Trenton, MI; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay. 

Burial will be in Ilsley Cemetery in Ilsley.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

David Donan Jenkins

David Donan Jenkins

David Donan Jenkins age 80, of  Sturgis died Friday May 23, 2014 at Shemwell Healthcare in Providence. 

He was born February 17, 1934 in Union County, to the late Charles Henry and Harpie Derea Jenkins. He was preceded in death also by his wife Georgia “Jo” Jenkins in 2003, and brothers and sisters. He  was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Cat Alley Quail Club. He was employed with the Kentucky Department of  Fish and Wildlife from 1958 to 1997 and retired as a Captain of the Second Wildlife Region. 

Retired Captain Donan Jenkins and his late wife Georgia, known to everyone as “Miss Jo” have dedicated their entire adult lives to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. More specifically they dedicated their lives to the officers of Kentucky who were their family and still are, and to the natural resources of this great state. Their hard work and sacrifices has enabled them to give gifts that will span many lifetimes. Four different Scholarships Funds have been established in their name funded by their own money. One provided to the Kentucky Conservation Officers Association, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Employees, Union County High School and Crittenden County High School.

David Donan “Bulldog” Jenkins was born in Union County February 17, 1934. Donan graduated from Morganfield High School in 1952 and served two hitches in the U. S. ARMY and was hired as a Kentucky Game Warden in 1958. In 1964 and 1965 he was recognized as the Kentucky Officer of the Year. Articles pertaining to some of his exploits have appeared in September , 1977 issue of “Readers Digest”,” Kentucky Game and Fish” magazine and 3 chapters from the book “Halt I’m a Federal Game Warden” covering some of the stories relating to his career. The first call meeting for an officers association was made by Donan in 1967 in Elizabethtown. Soon afterwards, he was sent to the mountains of east Kentucky to ponder the wisdom of such a meeting. The next called meeting was 21 years later in 1988 and the Association was formed. Donan is a charter member and avid supporter of the K. C. O. A.

Georgia “Miss Jo” Travis Jenkins was born in Crittenden County on September 22, 1934 and was residing in Sturgis, Kentucky at the time of her death on February 15, 2003. Jo attended Marion High School and graduated in 1952. She was a career employee with the Selective Service and the Corp of Engineers. “Miss Jo” ran the day to day family business and took care of Donan and 16 Game Wardens and I assure you no one could have done it better. Jo was an associate member of the association and staunch supporter of all the officers in the state.

Survivors include his sister Mildred Phillips of Michigan and Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday May 29, 2014 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Bro. Daniel Askew will officiate. Burial will be in Boxville Odd Fellows Cemetery in Boxville, with honors by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Officers. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. until service on Thursday at the funeral home. 

Memorial Contribution can be made to the Kentucky Conservation Officers Association.          paid 

John Allen Basham

John Allen Basham

John Allen Basham, 56 of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Sebree, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at his residence. 

He is survived by two daughters, Sarah Basham of Durand, MI, and Jessica Basham of Oolagan, OK; one son, John Allen Basham, Jr. of Collinsville, OK; two brothers, James Dennis Basham and his wife Maria and James Thomas Basham and his wife Kim; four sisters, Cynthia A. Madi, Susan Goetz and her husband, Mike, Patricia Todd and her husband, William and Paula Floyd and her husband, Steve; two grandchildren, Gracie of Michigan and Adrienne of Oklahoma; many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was conducted Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Floral Haven Family Center in Broken Arrow, OK.

Friends may share a memory online at www.floralhaven.com.              paid

Waller Joan Braden

Waller Joan Braden

Waller Joan Braden, 80, a native of Winchester, Kentucky passed away May 16, 2014 at Jefferson Place in Louisville. Daughter of the late Charles Lawrence & Lydia Daniel Braden of Clay, she attended Virginia Intermont College and graduated from the University of Kentucky in Chemistry.

She was initially employed as a Research Chemist by Eastman Kodak, then late was hired by IBM and quickly rose to the position of Advisory Systems Engineer at a time when this field was dominated by men. She loved golf, traveling, cooking, UK Wildcats basketball and was an exceptionally gifted interior designer. Her home on Ormsby Avenue was featured in the Old Louisville Walking Tour of Homes in the 80’s.

She was a long time member of the highland Presbyterian Church and a member of the choir.

She is survived by long time friend Sally Bunnell; a cousin Carla Branson of Kilgore,Texas; friends Thom Guilford, Lamont  Coverstone of Louisville, Michael Dowell of Kansas City, Missouri , Mary Dan Kuhnle and Judith Lide of Louisiana.

Visitation was held from 2-7 on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Arch L. Heady-Cralle, 2428 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, Kentucky 40206 followed by a memorial service officiated by the Reverend Joel Weible of Pee Wee Valley Presbyterian Church.

Interment will occur on May 21, Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. CST at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Clay Ky.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society.

Appreciation is expressed for the care and concern of the staff at Jefferson Place.

Please visit us at www.archlheadycralle.com to leave a condolence.

Local arrangements are being handled by Vanover Funeral Home in Clay.  

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Rev. Bobby J. McClain

Rev. Bobby J. McClain

Rev. Bobby J. McClain 78 of Evansville, IN died at home on Monday May 12, 2014. 

He was a General Baptist Minister from 1965 until present at several churches in the Tri-state area. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah, one son Dallas McClain and a great grandson Robert Plemmons. 

He is survived by two daughters Darlene Hamilton and Sarah Briggeman and her husband Steve both of Evansville, IN; one son Johney McClain of Evansville, IN; one sister Nellie Whitledge of Paducah, KY; one brother George McClain of Madisonville, KY; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. 

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday May 15, 2014 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon. 

Burial was in Townsend Cemetery in Dixon. 

Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Heritage Hospice 1202 Buena Vista Rd. Evansville, IN 47710. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com.      paid

Bonnie Gibson

Bonnie Gibson

Bonnie Gibson, 89, of Providence, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

   She was born April 27, 1925 in Bell County, Pineville, to the late Bud and Susie Partin. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jessie Gibson; two daughters, Caroline Love and Cathy Wyatt; son-in-law, Paul Love; three granddaughters, Denise Morseman, Jessica Wyatt, and Rachel Love; one grandson, Shannon Love; four sisters; Beatrice Fuson, Grace Fuson, Georgia Newby, and Hester Fuson; and one brother, James Partin, .

Mrs. Gibson made her living as a homemaker. She worked as a nursing aide for many years at the New Dawson Nursing Home in Dawson Springs, KY. She was a member of Ilsley Community Church. She loved gardening and quilt making and was a faithful Bible reader.

She is survived by sons, Bobby (Ann) Gibson of Dixon, and Rev. Johnny (Pat) Gibson of Hanson; daughter, Shirley (Danny) Peyton of Dalton; sisters, Thelma Barger of Orian, MI, Betty Whistler of Monticello, IN, Jean Partin of Pineville, Dorothy Gibson of Portage, IN, and Maxine Sullivan of Valparaiso, IN; five grandchildren, Kelley Cates, Marissa Poole, Chad Love, Brian Gibson, and Andy Peyton; great-grandchildren, Austin Cruce, Jillian Cates, Cory Love, Victoria Love, Christopher Love, Abigail Love, Kate Lowder, Alexa Morseman, Nacala Morseman, Jeremy Love, Haley Love, Caleb Gibson, Joshua Gibson, Sawyer Peyton, Tyler Parker and Macie Parker; and great-great grandchild, Karis Lowder.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Elder Jeff Winfrey officiating. Burial will follow at Silent Run Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday and from 9:00 A.M. until the service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Austin Cruce, Andy Peyton, Brian Gibson, Cory Love, Chad Love, Christopher Love, Caleb Gibson and Joshua Gibson. Honorary pallbearer will be Sawyer Peyton.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettstrother.com.

Jon Robert Holloman

Jon Robert Holloman

Jon Robert Holloman, 78 of Hanson, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. 

He is survived by one daughter, Patti French of Nashville, TN; two sons, Dr. Jon Holloman, Jr. of Madisonville and Russell Holloman of Hanson; one sister, Nueva Oldham of Bedford, IN; five grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Tomblinson Funeral Home Slaughters-Hanson Chapel.   

Burial was in Hanson Cemetery.

John O. Epley

John O. Epley

John O. Epley, 59 of Hanson died on Monday, May 12, 2014 at his home.  

He is survived by his wife, Shelly Epley of Hanson; one brother, Jimmy Epley; and one sister, Janice Looney; five step-children, Amanda Erickson, Amber Schipper, Ricky Schipper, Tony Johnson, and Eric Johnson; nieces and nephews. 

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Tomblinson Funeral Home Slaughters-Hanson Chapel with Bro. Gary Taylor officiating.  

Burial will be at Hanson City Cemetery.  

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Rev. Bobby J. McClain

Rev. Bobby J. McClain

The Rev. Bobby J. McClain 78 of Evansville, IN died at home on Monday May 12, 2014. He was a General Baptist Minister from 1965 until present at several churches in the Tri-state area. He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah, one son Dallas McClain and a great grandson Robert Plemmons. He is survived by two daughters Darlene Hamilton and Sarah Briggeman and her husband Steve both of Evansville, IN; one son Johney McClain of Evansville, IN; one sister Nellie Whitledge of Paducah; one brother George McClain of Madisonville; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Thursday May 15, 2014 at 2pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon, KY. Burial will be in Townsend Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be from 11am until service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Heritage Hospice 1202 Buena Vista Rd. Evansville, IN 47710. Online condolences can be made at

www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

Gerald S. McGill

Gerald S. McGill

Gerald S. McGill, 92, of Clay, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Shemwells Health Care in Providence.

He was a farmer for many years and owned McGill Farms in Blackford. He had been a member of White Oak General Baptist Church since the early 1980s. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce in 2008.

He is survived by one daugher, Connie Hibbs and her husband, Bill of Owensboro; one son, Jerry McGill and his wife Jane of Clay; one sister, Jackie Barnhart of Galatin, TN; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. Rick Oakley and Dr. Curt Yarbrough officiating.  paid

Betty Talley

Betty Talley

Betty Talley, 71, of Visalia, CA, formerly of Providence, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014. 

She is survived by her husband, Terry Talley of Visalia, CA; one son, Jimmy Crowell of Providence; a brother, Bobby Crowell of Providence; one granddaughter, Victoria Wheeler of Bloomington, IN; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the First Christian Church in Providence.

Charlotte Clements

Charlotte Clements

Charlotte Clements, 90, of Clay, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.

She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Clark of Louisville; two sons, Truitt Clements of Clay and Butch Clements of Henderson; six granchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis with Bro. Dale Williams officiating. There will be no visitation.  

Vanover Funeral Home in Clay is in charge of the arrangements.

Wanda Marie Coffman Kirtley

Wanda Marie Coffman Kirtley

Wanda Marie Coffman Kirtley, 71, of Robards, died Friday, April 25, 2014 at her home.

She is survived by four daughters, Vickie L. Rives of Texas, Debra L. Morris of Sebree, Robin L. Cook of Robards, and Kerry L. Guerin of Evansville, IN; one sister, Ann Burden; one brother, Jackie Coffman; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2014 at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home in Henderson with the Rev. David Mabrey officiating.   

Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Edna Earl (Hodge) Barnhill

Edna Earl (Hodge) Barnhill

Edna Earl (Hodge) Barnhill, 75, of Providence, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Redbanks Colonial Terrace Nursing Home in Sebree.

She is survived by four daughters, Rhonda Westerman of Henderson, Julie Barnhill of Laneville, IN, Tammy Barnhill of Glencoe, AL and Gracie Barnhill of Madisonville; one son, Johnny Thompson of Clay; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Tomblinson Funeral Home Sebree Chapel.   

Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence.

Tommy Allen Riley

Tommy Allen Riley

Tommy Allen Riley, 62, of Marion, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Rydell Riley; two daughters, Dana Riley of Princeton and Kayla Riley of Bowling Green; one son, Jeff Riley of Princeton; his mother, Idabelle Blackburn Riley of Marion; four ste-daughters, Tiffani Biethen of Cody, WY, Katie Graham of Hibbing, MN,  Tawnya Ridgewell of Duluth, MN and Haley Wilferth of Rupert; one step-son, Lane Wilferth of Rupert, ID; four sisters, Sue Gobin of Providence, Cheryle Land of Marion, Peggy Reed and Connie Thomas both of Princeton; one brother, Ronnie Riley of Marion; 17 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2014 at Myers Funeral Home in Marion.   

Burial was in Rowland Cemetery.

Tressa K. Waddell Williams

Tressa K. Waddell Williams

Tressa K. Waddell Williams age 65, of Providence formerly of Sturgis  died April 25, 2014 at her residence in Providence. She was a homemaker and enjoyed camping.  She was preceded in death  by her parents Delmer and Josephine Waddell.   

She is survived by her companion of 20 years, Harold Elkins of Bose; two daughters, Melody Howard and husband Mark of Watervalley and  Penny Lovell and husband Richard of Clay; two sons, Jeff Williams and wife Joyce of Gadsden, Al, and Robbie Williams of Benton, two brothers, Jimmy Waddell and wife Mae of Providence and Larry Waddell and wife Rhondalyn of Elizabethtown; ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren 

Services were conducted  at 2 p.m. Sunday April 27, 2014 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with the Rev. A.G. Winters officiating. Visitation was from 3pm to 8pm Saturday and 9am Sunday until service time at the funeral home.      

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