Johnnie Braden, Jr.

Johnnie Braden, Jr.

Johnnie Braden Jr., 85, of Clay passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville IN.

He was preceded in death by his wife Grace in 2004 and a grandson, Andrew Braden in 2013.

He is survived by three daughters, Brenda Roper of Evansville, IN, Connie Raley of Chandler, IN and Anita Wilson of Providence; two sons Donald Braden of Evansville, IN and David Braden of White Deer, PA; three sisters, Pauline McCormick of Clay, Emma Wingfield and Judy Dilback both of Henderson; two brothers Jack Braden and James Braden of both of Clay; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. Earl Reeves officiating. Burial followed in Fraser-Blackwell Cemetery in Clay.

Visitation was held Monday, January 26, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. www.vanoverfuneralhome.com                                                  paid

Lillian Evelyn Terrell

Lillian Evelyn Terrell

Lillian Evelyn Terrell, 90 of Dalton, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 in an Evansville, IN, healthcare facility.

She was a member of Quinn Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Dierlam of Evansville, IN and Karen Lewis of Manitou and one son, Kenny (Renae) Terrell of Hanson. She is also, survived by one sister, Lois Jean Free, Madisonville and one brother, Rayburn Seymore of Princeton; six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Her husband, Robert Terrell, preceded her in death.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, January 24 from 5-8 p.m. at Melton Funeral Home in Providence.

The Rev. Michel Easley will conduct funeral service Sunday, January 25th at 2 PM at Melton Funeral Home in Providence with burial following in Sugar Creek Cemetery in Princeton.    paid

Billy Dean Edwards

Billy Dean Edwards

Billy Dean Edwards, 52, of Clay died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at Genesis Healthcare in Owensboro.

He is survived by two sisters, Rita smith of Nashville, TN and Donna Hazelwood of Henderson; several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay with Bro. Gary Puryear officiating. 

Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Clay.

Dorothy Nell Dortch Smith

Dorothy Nell Dortch Smith

Dorothy Nell Dortch Smith, 89, of Caldwell County died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

She is survived by one son, Larry G. Smith of Caldwell County; two daughters, Donna June Hibbs of Madisonville and Sandra Grider of Crestwood;  nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter; one niece.

Services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Morgan’s Funeral Home in Princeton with Bro. Barry Cullen officiating. 

Burial was in Beech Grove Church Cemetery.

Isabella Williams

Isabella Williams

Isabella Williams, 93, of Providence died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

She is survived by one son, Lossie Williams, Jr. of Providence. 

Services will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Providence. 

Burial will be in Williams Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon until service time on Thursday at the church.

Brooks, Redd and Hollowell Funeral Home in Hopkinsville is in charge of the arrangments.

Lisa Blanche Ronemous

Lisa Blanche Ronemous

Lisa Blanche Ronemous, 55, of Clay died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

She is survived by one son, Jon Ronemous of Clay; one step-daughter, Lesley Ronemous of Wheatcroft; two sisters, Lori Ackerson of Louisville and Lynn Langone of New Jersey; two grandsons.

No service were conducted. 

Vanover Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Roberta F. Utley

Roberta F. Utley

Roberta F. Utley 90, of Dixon, KY passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN on Tuesday January 13, 2015. 

She was a Housewife and longtime member of Mt. Gilead General Baptist Church in Slaughters. She is the daughter of the late Dennis and Estella Powell Oakley. 

Survivors include her husband of 73 years Elvis L. Utley of Dixon; one daughter Linda Bevels and her husband Robert of Dixon; three sons Elvis Wayne Utley and his wife Gayla of Santa Claus IN, Bill Utley and his wife Ruth and Kevin Utley and his wife Shellie both of Dixon; nine grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services were held at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon at 1 pm on Saturday January 17, 2015 with the Rev. Steve Dame and the Rev. J.W. Haire officiating. 

Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Providence. 

Visitation was from 5-8pm on Friday and from 8am until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. 

Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com

Mary (Sallee) Scott

Mary (Sallee) Scott

Mary (Sallee) Scott, 87, of Henderson formerly of Sebree died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

She is survived by two sons, Troy Scott of Sebree and Michael Scott of Henderson; one daughter, Jewell Suggs of Henderson; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 12 great great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Tomblinson Funeral Home Sebree Chapel with Dr. Bob Hardison officiating. 

Burial was in Springdale Cemetery in Sebree.

Betty B. Brown

Betty B. Brown

Betty B. Brown, 86, of Henderson died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 at Redbanks Nursing Home in Henderson.

She is survived by one sister, Barbara Schierenbeck of Florence; eight nieces and eight nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon with the Rev. Ron Hampton officiating. 

Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole.

Doris Jean Smith

Doris Jean Smith

Doris Jean Smith, 80, of Providence died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Evert Smith; one son, Donnie B. Smith; three daughters, Velda McChesney, Debbie Bradford, and Donna Sheridan; four brothers, Robert Farthing, Ronnie Farthing, Max Farthing and Joe Farthing; two sisters, Deloris Owens, Maxine Arhelger; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Providence. 

Burial was in Green Grove Cemetery.

Jennifer Danielle Caldwell

Jennifer Danielle Caldwell

Jennifer Danielle Caldwell 29, of Dixon passed away at home. 

She is survived by her mother and step-father Lori and Rodney Puckett of Dixon; her father and step-mother Joseph and Diana Caldwell of Henderson; grandparents Joseph Sr. and Verna Sue Caldwell of Louisville, Ruby Nally of Philpot, and Carl “C.B.” Parker of Sebree; two sisters, Brandy Stone and Brittany Snow both of Henderson; two step-sisters Ashley Duncan of Beaver Dam and Tiffany Morrow of Waverly; five step-brothers, Joshua Puckett and Jerry Morrow of Henderson, Jeremiah Puckett of Flora, IL, Jacob Puckett of Evansville, IN, and Rodney L. Puckett of Owensboro. 

Memorial services will be held at a later date. 

Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon is handling the arrangements.   paid

Nancy Jean Sabel

Nancy Jean Sabel

Nancy Jean Sabel, 70, of Slaughters died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

She is survived by her husband, Ron Sabel; two sons, Thomas Dwight Wade of Iowa and J. Preston Chambers of Madisonville; five grandchildren.

A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 from 2-5 p.m. at Tomblinson Funeral Home Slaughters-Hanson Chapel. 

George Lee “G.L.” Campbell

George Lee “G.L.” Campbell

George Lee “G.L.” Campbell, age 90 of Henderson, passed away at his home surrounded by his family and wonderful caregivers on Saturday, December 20, 2014, under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice.

G.L. was born November 8, 1924 to Omer and Lorene Campbell on the Campbell Farm. He graduated from Poole High School and went on to attend the University of Tennessee. There he played on the basketball team that won a championship while he was there.  He continued to be a Volunteer fan as long as he lived.  He played at Madison Square Garden twice. He also played on the Sebree Baseball team that won the Deer Creek League Championship the last year he played, as well as many other baseball leagues around the community.   He was actively involved for many years in Henderson Little League, up through the Babe Ruth Baseball leagues, where his grandsons, Josh and Jobe, played for years. He joined the Operating Engineers Union Local #181 where he worked for 50 years before retirement.  He was a Shriner and a Mason for the Poole Lodge. G.L. played the guitar and the banjo.  He loved his family and enjoyed being with friends.  He was a fun loving man who helped many people throughout his lifetime.  He was respected by all and loved everyone.  His last words to many were “I Love You” and “God Loves You”. 

Survivors include his  wife of 58 years, Henrietta Campbell; four daughters, Kim McGrew-Liggett and husband Kenny of Henderson, Jo Jo Cowling and husband Bruce of Henderson, Billie Sue Vogel and Bill Richmond of Alabama, Nonnie Hopper of Henderson; one sister, Bobbie Ann Buchanan and husband Bob of Henderson; five  grandchildren, Joshua Lee McGrew (deceased), Billy Jobe McGrew, Brad Thomason, Chris Thomason, Nathan Cowling; five great-grandchildren: Braxton, Ella and Ava McGrew, Graham and Grace Thomason; nieces and nephews, Beth and Belinda Buchanan. 

The funeral service was held on Tuesday December 23 at Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson with Father J. Edward Bradley and Reverend Ted Burke officiating.  Burial was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.

Pallbearers were Keith Tapp, Jerry Brown, Keith Berry, Doris Edward Givens, Bobby Liles and Jonathan Allinder. 

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.tappfh.com.      paid

Helen Irene Hook

Helen Irene Hook

Helen Irene Hook 45, of Clay, died Monday January 5, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years Eugene Hook of Clay; two daughters Lorna McElroy of Evansville, IN and Krystal Hook of Aberdeen, MD; one son Jared Hook of Clay; one sister Lucille Marie Crawford of Kankakee, IL; five brothers Donald Papineau of Kankakee, IL., John Papineau and Mike Papineau both of Providence, LeRoy Papineau of Wheatcroft and Tom Papineau of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday January 10, 2015 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Clay with Bro. Ronnie Gibson officiating. 

Friends may call Saturday January 10, 2015 from 11:00 am til service time at the church.

Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, KY is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel Virgil Wood

Samuel Virgil Wood

Samuel Virgil Wood, 108, of Providence died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2015 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville.

He is survived by three step-daughters, Della Gobin, Ruby Carter and Joyce Akridge; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins.

Services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Providence. 

Burial was in Wood Cemetery in Hopkins County.

Doris Jean Smith

Doris Jean Smith

Doris Jean Smith, 80, of Providence died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Evert Smith; one son, Donnie B. Smith; three daughters, Velda McChesney, Debbie Bradford, and Donna Sheridan; four brothers, Robert Farthing, Ronnie Farthing, Max Farthing and Joe Farthing; two sisters, Deloris Owens, Maxine Arhelger; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Providence. 

Burial was in Green Grove Cemetery.

Terry Eugene Rakestraw

Terry Eugene Rakestraw

Terry Eugene Rakestraw, 71, of Slaughters, passed away at his home on Monday, December 29, 2014. 

He was a retired Educator, he had taught in the Webster County School System for 27 years. He was past Chairman and Supervisor for the Webster Co. Soil Conservation District, where he currently still served on the board. He was also a FFA Alumni Member, and was a member of the Mt. Gilead General Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He is the son of the late Powell Davis Sr. and Mary Frank Rakestraw. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Faye Rakestraw. 

Survivors include his daughter Kimberly Saalwaechter and her husband, Scott of Slaughters; one son N. Alan Rakestraw, DVM and his wife, Anne of Robards; two sisters, Sandra Olson and her husband, Mike of Slaughters, and Ann Liggett and her husband, David of Dixon; one  brother Powell Rakestraw Jr. and his wife, Marcia of Slaughters; three grandchildren, Thomas Alan, Tristen James and Karson Eugene; several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 1pm at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon with the Rev. Harry Baldwin and the Rev. Steve Dame officiating. 

Burial was in Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Slaughters.

Visitation was from 2-8pm on Thursday and from 8am until service time on Friday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice 2410 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 42420 or Mt. Gilead Church Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 73 Slaughters, KY 42456. 

Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com                       paid

Wilma Willoughby Webb

Wilma Willoughby Webb

Wilma Willoughby Webb of Madisonville died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

She is survived by one daughter, Vicki Davis of Madisonville; a stepson, Ron Webb of Ohio; one brother, Archie Willoughby of Florida; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Slaughters-Hanson Chapel with the Rev. Phil Sullivan officiating.

Burial was private.

Morton Ray Jones

Morton Ray Jones

Morton Ray Jones, 70, of Providence died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruby Jones; two sons, Danny Jones and Richard Morton Jones; two daughters, Julie Tapp and Lori Richmond; two brothers, Glendal Jones and Gary Jones; four sisters, Lisa Auitt, Paula Mathaney, Linda Matlock and Ella Mae Dillenger; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at Olive Branch Cemetery.

Jones Funeral Home in Providence was in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia Dean Rigdon Sutton

Virginia Dean Rigdon Sutton

Virginia Dean Rigdon Sutton, 79, of Dixon died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson.

She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Sutton; one daughter, Alaina Allen of Providence; one step-daughter, Susan Sutton Henagan of Lake Charles, LA; two sons, Bob Bucher and Larry Bucher both of Dixon; one step-son, Glen Sutton of Dixon; one brother, Ralph Wayne Rigdon of Henderson; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon with the Rev. Rick Oakley officiating.

Entombment was in Fairmont Mausoleum in Henderson.

Wanda Joyce (Roland) Qualls

Wanda Joyce (Roland) Qualls

Wanda Joyce (Roland) Qualls, 85 of Sebree, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Union County Hospital in Morganfield.

She is survived by two sons, Dorris Qualls and Tim Qualls both of Sebree; two sisters; Sue Thomasson and Shirley Nance both of Onton; two brothers, Jackie Roland Clark Summit, PA, and Ronnie Roland of Sebree; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Private services will be conducted.

Burial will be in Onton Cemetery.

Samuel Wayne Hite

Samuel Wayne Hite

Samuel Wayne Hite, a lifelong resident of Morganfield, died on Jan 2 in Morganfield, a day before his 45th birthday.

Sam was born on Jan. 3, 1970, in Henderson. He was a 1988 graduate of Union County High School who also studied at Western Kentucky University. Sam was a former owner of Sam’s Una Pizza in Morganfield. A Kentucky Colonel, Sam was passionate about his UK Wildcats and enjoyed the outdoors, boating and motorcycle riding.

Sam is survived by his mother Patsy Zettler Hite; one daughter, Shelby Hite; one son, Samuel, and his girlfriend Tori Clements, all of Morganfield.

He is preceded in death by his father Ronnie Hite of Morganfield; his grandparents, Sam T. and Eudena Hite of Morganfield, Ruby and Layson Swann of Dixon, and Polk Adam Zettler, of Dixon; his aunt, Virginia White of Morganfield; and uncles Lonnie Clark of Dixon and Tommy Zettler of Golden, MS.

The visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, with the funeral service being at 1 p.m., at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Fr. Freddie Byrd officiated.  The interment was at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson. Pallbearers were Neal George of Fulton, MS, Greg Strum of Morganfield; Brandon “Hollywood” Sheffer of Somerset, Brad Wildman of Dixon; Jeff Bradford of Morganfield; and Daniel O’Nan of Morganfield. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Shoulders of Henderson and Alan Shaffer of Atlanta.

The family asks that expressions of sympathy be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.whitsellfuneralhome.com.        paid

Norma Ann Cole Conrad

                                        Norma Ann Cole Conrad

Norma Ann Cole Conrad, 77, Clay, died peacefully at 5:21p.m., January 2, 2015 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, surrounded by her family.

Norma was born in Providence, Kentucky on July 15, 1937, to Guy Clifford and Amanda Katherine Cole.  She joined the Providence General Baptist Church on August 17, 1947, when she was baptized by the Rev. C.W. Duffer. Norma was a dedicated servant of the Lord and an active member of the church for 67 years.  She was Home Missions chairman for many years, sending bulletins to those unable to attend church and assisted with preparation of Thursday meals for those in need.  She sang in the choir, served as a greeter, and was active in the Audrey Sigler Society, as well as the Ladies Visionary Committee of the church.  Norma rarely missed church or Sunday school and was always warm and gracious with everyone.  She was particularly proud when her family, especially the children, attended church services with her.

Norma was a long-time employee of the plastic factory in Providence, working for various owners as a quality control inspector for 36 years.  However, the church and her family always remained her highest priorities.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by a son, Forrest A. Conrad, Jr.  

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Forrest A. “Red” Conrad of Clay; her daughter, Dr. Angela (Danny) Wooton of Henderson; her son, David (Debbie) Conrad of Norris City, IL; three grandchildren: Kyle Wooton of Evansville, Kassie Wooton of St. Louis, and Amanda Rister of Norris City, IL; and four great grandchildren: Jonica, Cypress, Townes, and Veronica Wooton of Evansville.

Melton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, at the Providence General Baptist Church. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 5, at the church.  Interment was at Big Hill Cemetery in Providence. 

Norma asked that expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to the Providence General Baptist Church building fund or St. Anthony’s Hospice.                              paid

Helen Irene Hook

Helen Irene Hook

Helen Irene Hook 45, of Clay, died Monday January 5, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years Eugene Hook of Clay; two daughters Lorna McElroy of Evansville, IN and Krystal Hook of Aberdeen, MD; one son Jared Hook of Clay; one sister Lucille Marie Crawford of Kankakee, IL; five brothers Donald Papineau of Kankakee, IL., John Papineau and Mike Papineau both of Providence, LeRoy Papineau of Wheatcroft and Tom Papineau of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday January 10, 2015 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Clay with Bro. Ronnie Gibson officiating. 

Friends may call Saturday January 10, 2015 from 11:00 am til service time at the church.

Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, KY is in charge of arrangements.