Ola Agnes Carlton, 92 of Nortonville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born March 23, 1928, to the late Lee and Lucille (Grace) McIntosh.  She dedicated her life to God by becoming a minister's wife first and then becoming a minister herself.  She has pastored within the Hopkins County community for over 60 years.  Agnes had the gift of gab and never met a stranger.  She was also a homemaker for her family, she loved...

Strother Duane Webster, 85 of Mortons Gap passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his home with his family at his side.  Born April 17, 1935, to the late Leslie and Ilene (Lutz) Webster.  He was proud to have served in the U.S. Air Force, and he was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church.  He worked at Warrior Coal for over 20 years, he could install pools, was a carpenter and a mechanic to name a few talents.  An avid bowler, he ran a bowling center in Topeka, KS for a...

Diana Love Cisney, 71 of Lewisburg passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  Born December 6, 1948, to the late William and Fairy (Sisk) Love of Nortonville.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Greenville and worked for Merle Norman Cosmetics for many years.  She enjoyed gardening and time outside.  Her family brought her much joy. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Dana Celeste Cisney;...

Mary Jane Cummings, 44 of Graham passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital.  Born August 3, 1975, to the late Jesse Botello and Sanjuana Maldonado Botello in Harligen, Texas.  Mary enjoyed traveling to different areas and time in the kitchen cooking.  Her joy in life was time spent with and talking to family. Preceded in death by her father, Jesse Raul Botello; and grandparents, Bartolow and Maria Maldonado. Survived by her husband, Chad...

Janice Louise Carlton, 82 of Madisonville passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born August 29, 1937, to the late Amos and Dorris (Morris) Butler.  Janice loved bowling, enjoyed sewing and dancing when she was able.  In more recent years she liked to garden and play cards.  Her family and time spent with them was her true joy. Preceded in death by her husband, Arbie Carlton; daughter, Carol Gardner; son, Gary Carlton; and brother, Ronnie...

Debra Lynn Smith, 63 of Madisonville passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Western Kentucky Hospice - Heartford House with her family at her side.  Born April 4, 1957, to the late Charles and Kathryn (Choate) Phillips.  She attended Pritchett's Chapel and was a caregiver for several years.  She enjoyed listening to old music and playing cards, but time with her grandchildren was her favorite.   In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Jerald Louis Hardison, 57 of Hopkinsville passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at home.  Born June 5, 1963, to Jerald A. Hardison and Mary Jo Brown Phillips.  He was of Baptist faith and he worked several years at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies.  Preceded in death by his grandparents, Jessie Louis and Nell Frances Elizabeth (Rudolph) Brown. Survived by his son, Jerald L. Hardison, II; daughter, Ciera Hardison Gibbs; father, Jerald A. Hardison; mother, Mary Jo (Billy)...

Ruben “Freeman” Keith (84) June 3, 2020. Freeman was born to Bailey and Opal Keith on September 6, 1935 in Nortonville, Kentucky. It was there, he married the love of his life, Lela Dunbar Keith; they had two beautiful daughters.  The Keiths moved to Florida and first resided in Tampa and Orlando. In 1973, Freeman and his family planted their roots in Winter Haven, Florida, where they have resided until this day. Freeman was an avid basketball player, and played basketball...

Ethel Jane Vandiver, 92 of Mannington passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, at her home.  Born September 3, 1927, to the late Lloyd and Martha (Cavanaugh) Hunt.  She was a member of New Good Hope Church.  She worked at Outwood Hospital for many years before retirement.  She was always welcoming and caring with a great love for her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Chester Vandiver; son, Danny Vandiver; sister, Phoebe Hunt; and brothers, Harold, Carl, Melvin,...

Linda Sue Obenchain, 75, of Nortonville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at her home.  Born January 30, 1945, to the late Gaston and Ila (Sneed) Stewart.  She attended New Salem Baptist Church and sold insurance for several years.  She enjoyed crafting and traveling, loved her grandchildren, and was always at James's side.   In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant brother. Survived by her husband of 45 years, James Obenchain; daughter,...