Billy Joe Gatlin, age 85 of Mt. Juliet, TN and formerly of Mortons Gap, died April 8, 2020, at his home.  Born March 25, 1935, to the late William and Mary (Scott) Gatlin.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Morton’s Gap and First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet. He was very active in his church and community in Mortons Gap before moving to Mt. Juliet. He worked most of his life as a coal miner at Peabody Coal Company’s, River Queen Mine. He was an accomplished...

Stephen Mike "Mikey" "Petey" Littlepage, 67 of Nortonville passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home.  Born October 27, 1952, to the late Felix and Nevaline (Mannahan) Littlepage.  He worked many years as a coal miner and was a mason at N.H. Shaw Lodge #603.  He was practical and down to earth with a great love for his family. Preceded in death by his sisters, Onie Corneal and Stella Barnes; and half brothers, Junior Browning, Willmus Browning, Jimmy...

Perry Earl Crawford, 70 of Hanson passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born November 16, 1949, to the late Maurice Crawford and Bootsie Crawford.  He worked as a coal miner before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting in younger years, bingo was a hobby in recent years.  Time spent with family was always his favorite. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by wife, Eva Gamblin Crawford; and brother, Wayne...

Bro. John Randall Shoulta, 72 years of White Plains passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his home.  Born July 3, 1947, to the late William and Lyda (Schaffer) Shoulta of Paducah.  He worked as a boilermaker for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad for many years.  Bro. John was the pastor of Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 35 years, Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dalton for 15 years and Lisman Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lisman for 14...

Billy Joe Cline, 53 of Nortonville passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.  Born December 21, 1966, to the late Richard and Sue (Poe) Cline.  He enjoyed working in the coal mines before becoming disabled.  He has always had a love for horses, raising dogs, working on farm and just being outside. Survived by his loving wife, Lou Ann Murrah Cline; daughters, Victoria Cline of Nortonville, Devon (E.J.) Austin of Michigan,...

Allen Wayne Hammack, 62 of Madisonville passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his home.  Born September 6, 1957, to the late Louis and Betty (Allen) Hammack in Ironton, MO.  He worked as a mine construction foreman for many years at local coal mines.  He enjoyed listening to music and reading a good book.   Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Debra Coy Hammack; son, Jeremy Hammack; brothers, Richard Dwayne Hammack and John Hammack; sister, Barbara Reed;...

Terry Lee Mitchell, 60 of Nortonville passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Owensboro Health Hospital.  Born July 9, 1959, to the late Frank Mitchell, Jr. and to the late Nancy Dockery Ballard.  Terry was a mechanic as his occupation and as a hobby.  He was also skilled and enjoyed woodworking.   In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Tim Mitchell and Tony Mitchell. Survived by his sister, Donna (Marty) Vincent of Madisonville; several...

James "Jimmy" Ray Larkins, 79 of Madisonville, formerly of White Plains, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, at Ridgewood Terrace Health.  Born April 26, 1940, to the late Carroll and Bedie (Dukes) Larkins.  He always enjoyed being outdoors working on his farm, taking his dogs coon hunting, or just checking the river level.  He was proud of his family and loved for them to visit. Preceded in death by his grandchildren, Mandy Moore and Logan Larkins; and brothers,...

June 8, 1922 – March 1, 2020   Lelia C. Howard. Age 97 of Riverview.   Loving mother of Robert P. Page, Pamela Shafer, and Emmett C. (Laura) Furgerson. Dear sister of Howard C. Davis.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Services are being held in Michigan on Wednesday, March 4, at Molnar Funeral Home Nixon Chapel. Graveside service to be held at New Salem Cemetery in Nortonville on Friday at 3:00P.M. In lieu...

Rita Adell Smith Bean, 70 years of St. Charles passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born January 8, 1950, to the late William and Mary (Franklin) Smith of St. Charles.  She attended Gilland Ridge General Baptist Church.  She had a deep love and appreciation for her sons and sister. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Smith and Stanley "Bemish" Smith. Survived by sons, Troy (Lara) Pollard of...