Donald "DJ" Joe Johnson, 69 of St. Charles passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his home.  Born May 4, 1950, to the late Ardell Huddleston and Josephine Johnson.  He was a member of Earlington General Baptist Church.  He was a welder at a steel mill for many years and retired from McGary Bro. Furniture.  He was a character to say the least, but he loved his family. Preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Larry Huddleston, Denny Huddleston, Charles...

Norris Wayne Furgerson, 79 of Madisonville passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at Tennova Medical Center in LaFollette, TN.  Born September 29, 1939, to the late Luther David Furgerson and Mary Elizabeth (Mannahan) Furgerson of Nortonville.  He was an Army and U.S. Reserves Veteran and a retired mine inspector.  He attended Madison Avenue Church and was a UK Wildcats fan. Preceded in death by his son, Terry Furgerson; 2 brothers, Clarence and David Furgerson; 3 sisters, Lorene...

Craig Alan Carlton, 64 of Madisonville passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born May 8, 1955, to the late Edgar and Lula (Oglesby) Carlton.  He was of Christian faith and worked for the law firm Arnold & Porter Kay Scholer LLP in Washington D.C. until retirement.  He loved being involved in D.C. Sports for the youth and he enjoyed traveling.   In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant sister, Linda...

Belinda Jo Whitfield Cox, 66 of Madisonville passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2019, at Baptist Health after a long illness. Born April 7, 1953, to the late Joseph and Laurel Whitfield. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and professed Jesus Christ as her Savior. She worked at Regional Medical Center from 1971 until her retirement a few years ago. Belinda was an avid reader, a UK Wildcats fan, and a great cook to which her friends and family were thankful to enjoy. Preceded in...

Edward D. Grounds, 82 of Madisonville passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born November 27, 1936, to the late Mike and Nettie (Simmons) Grounds in Morganfield.  He was a member of Mortons Gap Christian Church, a retired Peabody Coal Camp 1 miner and a UMWA District 23 member.   Preceded in death by his daughter, Holly Dunlap; and wife, Loretta Grounds. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Lott) Grounds; daughters, Tami (Eddie) Baker of Dawson Springs...

Randall C. Payne, Sr., 82, of Nortonville passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at NHC, Madisonville. He was born August 21, 1936, in Nortonville to the late Luther and Chlorine (Gamblin) Payne. He was a retired coal miner and member of UMWA District 23. He was also a member of New Good Hope Church, Nortonville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Payne; sisters, Connie Payne and Jodie Brooks; brothers, Daris, Ruford, Dennis and Donald Payne. He is survived...

James Pogue Pollard, 95 of Nortonville passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born October 29, 1923, to the late Eddie and Cladie (Pogue) Pollard of Nortonville.  He attended New Salem Baptist Church and was a member of Nortonville Christian Church.  He was a retired coal miner from Peabody Coal and spent many years at Sinclair where he was known as "Tojo" and was a member of UMWA District 23.  He was a hard core UK Wildcats...

Jannie Elaine Ford, 64 of Mortons Gap passed away Friday, April 26, 2019, at her home.  Born November 7, 1954, to the late Omer and Florence (Peyton) Duncan in Indianapolis, Indiana.  She attended Vineyard Church and was a retired quality technician for Metalsa.  Jannie enjoyed the simple life of feeding hummingbirds and gardening her flowers.  Her family was special to her, especially the grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Omer...

Justin Ray Pryor, 31 of Mortons Gap passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.  Born April 5, 1988, to Carl "Butch" and Adele (Fugate) Pryor of Nortonville.  Justin was a volunteer at the Mortons Gap Fire Department and was employed by the Hopkins County Board of Education for Pride Elementary.  Justin had a love for animals and had a knack with kids.   Preceded in death by his sister, Christina Fugate; grandparents, Eva Nell Sawyer, Donald and May Fugate; uncle,...

James "Cateye" Burton Oglesby, 89 of White Plains passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his home.  Born August 29, 1929, to the late Marvin and Willie (Hanks) Oglesby of White Plains.  He was a dedicated member of White Plains Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired coal miner after working for Badgett, Cimarron and Andalex Mines.  He has never met a stranger and truly loved people.  In younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing, he has always been a...