Local News > ObituariesStephanie Midkiff, 49, of Dawson Springs died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Caldwell County Medical Center, Princeton. She was an instructional assistant for the Dawson Springs Community Schools. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dawson Springs. Infant Kendall Grace Rushin died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at The Women's Hospital in Newburgh, Ind.
SLAUGHTERS - Walter E. "Junior" Miller, 70, of 10693 Kentucky 138, Slaughters, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at his home. Walter Edward Miller was born Aug. 23, 1939, in McLean County, to the late Walter Everett and Sallie Lloyd Miller and was married to the former Doris Elaine Bolton on Feb. 14, 1974. Junior was the owner and operator of Miller's Auto Electric in Slaughters and a member of the Protestant Faith. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and enjoyed University of Kentucky basketball.
LOS ANGELES – Peter Graves, whose calm and intelligent demeanor was a good fit to the intrigue of "Mission Impossible" as well as the satire of the "Airplane" films, has died. U.S. veteran Nathan Dale Tucker, 76, of Madisonville passed away at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was born Dec. 8, 1933, in Hume, Ill., to the late Mason Tucker and Cecil Butcher Tucker. He was a Navy veteran serving in Korea. He was owner-operator of Mid-South Home Improvement and Tucker Rentals. He was a member of Earlington General Baptist Church and also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 143, VFW No. 5480 and American Legion Post 6. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Mr. Johnny H. Carson, 93, of Madisonville passed away at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Bowling Green to the late Marvin Henry and Nellie Elizabeth Iglehart Carson. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Thomas, Elsie Carson and Mildred Hyde. Mr. Carson was a World War II Navy veteran and a deacon emeritus, member and former Sunday school teacher at Second Baptist Church in Madisonville. Minister Kelvin Hopson, 42, of Johnson City, Tenn., formerly of Madisonoville, entered into his heavenly home on March 6, 2010. He was born in Madisonville. Oddie Bell Brown, 86, of Madisonville passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville. She was born July 5, 1923, in Harlin, the daughter of the late Timothy Huff and Flora Bickerstaff Huff. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville, where she was one of the oldest members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Brown; a son, Lonzo Huff; and three daughters, Louise Foster, Shelia Brown and Jo Ann Brown (the last two died in infancy); and a brother, Alonzo Huff. Gladys Nadine Cates Weldon, 95, of Providence died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Providence and a seamstress. Johnny Carson, 93, of Madisonville died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home. Linda Cardwell Cranor, 55, of Clay died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home. She was a housewife. Joyce Marie Daniel, 67, of Clay died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She was the bookkeeper for Clay Drug Store for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her dad, Louis Wilson in 2000; and her mother, Ona Wilson in 2007. Nathan Dale Tucker, 76, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was a Navy veteran serving in Korea. He was owner-operator of Mid-South Home Improvement and Tucker Rentals and a member of Earlington General Baptist Church. Oddie B. Brown, 86, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville. Alfred Leon Howton, 88, of Madisonville died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at his home. He was an Army veteran of the Asia-Pacific Theater during World War II and drove a grader for Hopkins County for 22 years. Mrs. Ardyth Ziese Cobb-Christman, 87, of Madisonville passed away at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was born June 28, 1922, in Decatur, Ill., to the late Fred W. Ziese and Ruby Pauline Ziese. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Christman; a brother, John Ziese; a grandchild, Julie Lynn Latham; and a great-grandchild, Mason Ingram. Mrs. Cobb-Christman worked as a legal secretary and enjoyed genealogy. She was also an avid Star Trek fan. Thelma Cox, 78, of Madisonville, formerly of Central City, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home, Greenville. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Central City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Cox, and her parents, John William and Flora Smith Young. Royce Earl East, 52, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his residence. He was an individual support staff member for Res-Care Inc.-Outwood for 11 years. He was of the Baptist faith. MARTINEZ, Ga. -- Mrs. Leelan Vance Marshall, 79, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Virginia L. Marshall of Martinez after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Marshall Jr. Jack S. Williams, 75, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. He was a civil engineer and land surveyor, veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church. Marvene (Crowley) Ritz, 89, of Slaughters, died at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her residence. She was a homemaker, member of the Slaughters Baptist Church, Sebree Eastern Star and the Mount Pleasant Homemakers.
BURBANK, Calif. – The Los Angeles coroner's office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.
Previous Local News HeadlinesMarch 15th, 2010 'Mission: Impossible' star Peter Graves dies in LALOS ANGELES – Peter Graves, whose calm and intelligent demeanor was a good fit to the intrigue of "Mission Impossible" as well as the satire of the "Airplane" films, has died.March 14th, 2010 Nathan Dale TuckerU.S. veteran Nathan Dale Tucker, 76, of Madisonville passed away at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was born Dec. 8, 1933, in Hume, Ill., to the late Mason Tucker and Cecil Butcher Tucker. He was a Navy veteran serving in Korea. He was owner-operator of Mid-South Home Improvement and Tucker Rentals. He was a member of Earlington General Baptist Church and also a member of Masonic Lodge No. 143, VFW No. 5480 and American Legion Post 6. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.March 13th, 2010 Johnny H. CarsonMr. Johnny H. Carson, 93, of Madisonville passed away at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Bowling Green to the late Marvin Henry and Nellie Elizabeth Iglehart Carson. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Thomas, Elsie Carson and Mildred Hyde. Mr. Carson was a World War II Navy veteran and a deacon emeritus, member and former Sunday school teacher at Second Baptist Church in Madisonville.March 12th, 2010 Gladys Nadine Cates WeldonGladys Nadine Cates Weldon, 95, of Providence died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Providence and a seamstress.Oddie Bell BrownOddie Bell Brown, 86, of Madisonville passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville. She was born July 5, 1923, in Harlin, the daughter of the late Timothy Huff and Flora Bickerstaff Huff. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville, where she was one of the oldest members. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Brown; a son, Lonzo Huff; and three daughters, Louise Foster, Shelia Brown and Jo Ann Brown (the last two died in infancy); and a brother, Alonzo Huff.Kelvin HopsonMinister Kelvin Hopson, 42, of Johnson City, Tenn., formerly of Madisonoville, entered into his heavenly home on March 6, 2010. He was born in Madisonville.March 11th, 2010 Ardyth Ziese Cobb-ChristmanMrs. Ardyth Ziese Cobb-Christman, 87, of Madisonville passed away at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was born June 28, 1922, in Decatur, Ill., to the late Fred W. Ziese and Ruby Pauline Ziese. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Christman; a brother, John Ziese; a grandchild, Julie Lynn Latham; and a great-grandchild, Mason Ingram. Mrs. Cobb-Christman worked as a legal secretary and enjoyed genealogy. She was also an avid Star Trek fan.Alfred Leon HowtonAlfred Leon Howton, 88, of Madisonville died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at his home. He was an Army veteran of the Asia-Pacific Theater during World War II and drove a grader for Hopkins County for 22 years.Oddie B. BrownOddie B. Brown, 86, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville.Nathan Dale TuckerNathan Dale Tucker, 76, of Madisonville died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. He was a Navy veteran serving in Korea. He was owner-operator of Mid-South Home Improvement and Tucker Rentals and a member of Earlington General Baptist Church.Joyce Marie DanielJoyce Marie Daniel, 67, of Clay died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. She was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. She was the bookkeeper for Clay Drug Store for 37 years. She was preceded in death by her dad, Louis Wilson in 2000; and her mother, Ona Wilson in 2007.Linda Cardwell CranorLinda Cardwell Cranor, 55, of Clay died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home. She was a housewife.March 10th, 2010 'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38BURBANK, Calif. – The Los Angeles coroner's office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.Marvene (Crowley) RitzMarvene (Crowley) Ritz, 89, of Slaughters, died at 7:37 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at her residence. She was a homemaker, member of the Slaughters Baptist Church, Sebree Eastern Star and the Mount Pleasant Homemakers.Jack S. WilliamsJack S. Williams, 75, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. He was a civil engineer and land surveyor, veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church.Leelan Vance MarshallMARTINEZ, Ga. -- Mrs. Leelan Vance Marshall, 79, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Virginia L. Marshall of Martinez after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Marshall Jr.Royce Earl EastRoyce Earl East, 52, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at his residence. He was an individual support staff member for Res-Care Inc.-Outwood for 11 years. He was of the Baptist faith.Thelma CoxThelma Cox, 78, of Madisonville, formerly of Central City, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home, Greenville. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Central City. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Cox, and her parents, John William and Flora Smith Young.March 9th, 2010 Thelma CoxMADISONVILLE -- Thelma Cox, 78, of 195 Adam Lane, Madisonville, formerly of Central City, died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Belle Meade Nursing Home in Greenville. She was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Muhlenberg County, was a homemaker and a member of Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, Central City.Roy Landis Ray Sr.Roy Landis Ray Sr., 68, of Dawson Springs died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at his home. He was an Army veteran and was employed at Sun State Security.Allie Barnett Holmes UtleyAllie Barnett Holmes Utley, 76, of Nebo passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday March 6, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville.Edmund 'Pa' Ernest KletschMr. Edmund “Pa” Ernest Kletsch, 78, of Anton passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at his residence.March 6th, 2010 Gordon HurstMr. Gordon Hurst, 88, of Madisonville passed away at 12:41 a.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Battle Ground, Ind., to the late William and Alice Downing Hurst. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen Hurst; two sisters; and four brothers. Mr. Hurst was a self-employed cabinet maker.Marvin ScottMarvin Scott, 50, of Providence died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Madisonville. He was born March 7, 1959, in Providence to Everett and Ruby Scott. Marvin worked with trees all of his life.Elenora C. StoneElenora C. Stone, 87, of Madisonville passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 11:15 p.m. at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville. She was born Jan. 24, 1923, in Spencer County, Ind., to the late George Hartung and Ida Hillenbrand Hartung. She was a self-employed care provider, and she spent most of her life baby sitting and sitting with the elderly. She also worked at the Senior Citizens Center of Hopkins County. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Madisonville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Stone.March 5th, 2010 Ruthie WellsMrs. Ruthie Wells, 64, of Madisonville passed away at 8:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at her home. She was born March 4, 1945, in Madisonville to the late Hopewell Hancock and Elsie Hancock. Mrs. Wells was a member of the Covenant Community Church in Madisonville, a former member of First Assembly of God in Princeton and served as a member of the Gideon Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing violin for several gospel groups, and performed with various churches and praise teams. She worked and retired from the Hicks Dollar General Store in Princeton. She was a beloved wife and mother.March 4th, 2010 Dorothy M. SiskDorothy M. Sisk, 87, of Hanson passed away at 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was born June 6, 1922, in St. Charles to Albert Lee and Callie Adis Bean Walker. She worked at Enro Shirt Factory in Madisonville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Sisk in 1999; a son, Danny Dunbar; a brother, Albert Walker Jr.; and a sister, Mabel Woodruff.March 3rd, 2010 Carl Wayne AustinCarl Wayne Austin, 47, of Slaughters died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Regional Medical Center, Madisonville. He had been an employee of Lowe's Home Improvement store in Madisonville and attended Lone Star Pentecostal Church in Madisonville.Chandos E. TroutmanSurvivors include his wife, Sarah Crow Troutman; one daughter, Shannon Rose Ladd; two sons, Chandos Troutman Jr. and Kevin Nathan Troutman; and two sisters, Vivienne and Patricia.Ruby EvansMs. Ruby Evans, 47, of Madisonville died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Regional Medical Center, Madisonville. She attended Victory Church in Madisonville.March 2nd, 2010 Lyle G. NoahLyle G. Noah, 76, of Dawson Springs, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and was a retired coal miner.Carl Wayne AustinCarl Wayne Austin, 47, of Slaughters died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. He has been an employee of Lowe's Home Improvement store in Madisonville and attended Lone Star Pentecostal Church in Madisonville.Howard 'Pluto' MartinHoward "Pluto" Martin, 69, of Marion died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at his home in Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Martin; and parents Frank and Lizzie Martin. |
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