Edward “Pee Wee” or “Fat Boy” Lee Benton, 51 of Madisonville passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at his home. He was born May 29, 1967 to the late Author Benton and the late Mary Helen Holmes.  He belonged to Earlington General Baptist Church. He loved watching wrestling.  Survived by his son, Jonathan Todd; sister, Joy Killough; and brothers, Larry Benton and Johnny O’Neal.  Service will be held Saturday at Earlington General Baptist Church...

Timothy Justin Crick, 35 of Nortonville passed away March 11, 2019, in Lawrenceburg.  Born March 2, 1984, to Timothy Crick and Donna (Groves) Cobb.  Justin always had a smile, a friendly personality and a strong work ethic.  A joy to his family and friends. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Hubert Groves and David Crick. Survived by his father, Timothy (Tammy) Crick of Lawrenceburg; mother, Donna (Allen) Cobb of Nortonville; brother, Jeffrey (Beverly) Crick of...

Virginia Irene (Rowe) Ipock, 57 of Madisonville passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her home.  Born November 17, 1961, to the late William and Mildred (Lindemann) Rowe.  She loved time with her daughters and her grandchildren, she loved music and she was happy to have the company of her little dog.  Purple was one of her favorite colors and she enjoyed crocheting. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Orbie Ipock; and her daughter, Helen...

Charles Thomas Hopper, 82 of Slaughters went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Saint Anthony's Hospice King Care Center in Henderson.  Born September 28, 1936, to the late Carlie and Betty (Fisher) Hopper.  He was the pitcher for his St. Charles Dragons baseball team and went on to work as a coal miner until he retired.  He was always an avid UK Wildcats fan. Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Burns Hopper; and sister, Sue German. Survived by...

Ellie Lois Hardison, 72 of Nortonville passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Greenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  Born December 29, 1946, to the late Robert and Atha (Gipson) Cummings of Nortonville.  She was a member of Nortonville Baptist Church and a long time employee at Nortonville Bestway.  She always had a friendly smile and infectious laugh. Preceded in death by her husband, James Hardison; daughter, Lori Hardison; and sister, Marie Cummings. Survived by...

Nelda Annagene Pendley, 78 of Sacramento passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Ridgewood Terrace Health-Rehab.  Born October 27, 1940, to the late James and Anna (White) Cartwright.  She owned J.C. Pendley Beauty Salon where she was a beautician for many years.  She loved her family and the life that she had built. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Pendley; and a sister, Rowena Jaquelyn Shuler. Survived by her son, Richard...

Helen Elizabeth Bowers, 84 of Hopkinsville transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Christian Health Center.  Born September 12, 1934, to the late Hubert and Hazel (Boggess) Bowers, Sr.  She graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1956.  She worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department for Employment Services for 39 years before retiring in 1996.  Helen was a beloved lifelong member of the Nortonville United Methodist Church and also...

Eliston "Jack" Saint, 93 of Nortonville passed away on Monday February 25, 2019, at his home.  Born June 5, 1925, to the late Eliston and Gladys (Dillingham) Saint of Nortonville.  He was of Methodist faith and retired coal miner from Peabody Coal Co. and a member of UMWA District 23.  He enjoyed building things, operating heavy equipment and drawing caricatures.  More than anything, Jack loved spending time with his family on "Saint Hill". Preceded...

Nadean Groves Bryant, 78 of Dawson Springs passed away February 17, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born July 17, 1940 to the late William and Christine (Rolley) Groves of Greenville, Kentucky.  She loved cooking and sewing for her family and friends and she always liked to watch the chickens in the yard.  She was a loving wife to James "Frog" Bryant for 52 years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Darien Bryant; and sister, Martha...

Brenda Sue Thompson, 75 of Madisonville passed away Thursday, February 7,2019, at Deaconess Gateway in IN. Born May 3,1943, to the late Homer and Artie (Cunningham) Welborn, Jr.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son, Brian Keith Scott. Survived by her sons, Mark Scott of Madisonville and Kent (Nancy) Scott of St. Charles; daughter, Elizabeth (Phillip) Chandler of Madisonville; eight grandchildren, Wendy, Daniel, Amy, Brandy, Trae, Tyler, Cody and...