Margaret Juanita Brackett, 86 of Mortons Gap passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born November 12, 1932, to the late Lee and Lucille (Grace) McIntosh of Crofton.  She was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.  She loved time spent with her family and friends, especially if they were headed to a flea market or yard sale so that she could add to her collection of "everything".  She also enjoyed Bunko nights and crafting,...

Decil E. Rodgers; age 93, January 3, 2019 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Minnie. Loving dad of Deborah (Chet) Janiga, Jacqueline (Joe) Nemet and Susan Colleen (John) Humbach. Dearest grandpa of Garrett Granger, Nathan (Terri) Nemet, Sarah (Louis) Seaman and Jessica Humbach. Dear great-grandpa of Kelsey Granger, Aidan Nemet, Lennox Nemet, London Nemet and Jacob Adams. Donations in memory of Decil may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or to...

Larry Eugene Gilkey, 71 of Nortonville passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born August 11, 1947, to the late Estil and Bula (Clark) Gilkey of Nortonville.  He was a coal miner for Peabody Coal then retired from Highland Coal Company and was a member of UMWA District 23.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Estil Durwood Gilkey. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Darlene (Stanley) Gilkey; son, Paul Ray...

Tracy Allen Johnson, 54 of Dawson Springs passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  Born December 27, 1964, to George and Bertha (O'Bryan) Johnson, Sr.  Tracy was a tattoo artist and enjoyed being in the woods deer hunting. Survived by his parents, George and Bertha Johnson, Sr.; sons, Brandon Johnson of Marion and Steven Johnson of Madisonville; two grandchildren, Corey Wiseman and Catherine Johnson; brothers, George...

Hazel Mae Stanley, 78 of White Plains passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born August 5, 1940, to the late Frank and Edith (Rice) Stanley.  She was of Baptist faith and worked as a nurse aide before becoming disabled.  She enjoyed time spent with her family. Preceded in death by daughter, Sandra Piper; brothers, Jerry, Freddy and Bill Stanley; and sister, Wilma Groves. Survived by daughters, Faye Crick of White Plains, Charlene Meador of...

Leon Wayne Pendley, 79 of Sacramento passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born February 9, 1939, to the late Raymond and Louise (Adams) Pendley of Nortonville.  He served in the Kentucky National Guard and the U.S. Army, he retired from Sinclair mines and was a member of the UMWA District 23.  He enjoyed farming and caring for his cows and working on old cars, especially his 1981 Chevy pickup. Preceded in death by brother, Charles...

Shirley Ann Payne, 75 of Dawson Springs passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.  Born March 16, 1943, to the late Urey and Mary (Moore) Knapp.  She was a member of New Good Hope Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James Payne; sisters, Ruby Watson and G.G. Rice; and brother, Terry Knapp. Survived by three daughters, Tammy (Kelvin) York, Kaye (Jason) Ladd and Tina (Troy) Dame; son, Greg (Amy Crews)...

Glen Dale Lantrip, 69 of Mortons Gap passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at his home.  Born June 17, 1949, to the late Oral and Verdie (Gamblin) Lantrip.  He was a Marine Vietnam veteran and a retired truck driver.  He was also a mason with the Orphans Friends Lodge in White Plains and a member of the V.F.W. #5480.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Gamblin. Survived by his son, Ryan (Jason) Lantrip; sisters, June Rash of...

Kathleen Spelling Skaggs, 96, continued her journey to her heavenly home Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and frequently attended services with the Dalton Baptist Church family. Born in London, England, Kathleen was one of seven children of Charles and Julia (Horne) Spelling. Kathleen completed her formal schooling and began working for Lloyds Bank in London as the Battle of Britain began. At 17 years of age, Kathleen obtained permission from her...

Gaynell Duncan Crunk, 83 of Madisonville passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at Tradewater Health & Rehab in Dawson Springs.  Born June 11, 1935, to the late Gaylon and Irma (Dunlap) Duncan of White Plains.  She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Madisonville and a retired bookkeeper for Southern States.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Verda Ruth Harper. Survived by her daughter, Michelle (Walter) Phillips of Dawson Springs;...