Joyce Marie Hughlett, 68 of Nortonville passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.  Born October 22, 1949, to the late Kenneth and Laura (Croch) Adkins of Nortonville. She belonged to Sovereign Grace Baptist Church and was dedicated to her family.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, William Brunson; and brother, Kenneth Allen Adkins. Survived by her husband of 36 years, Douglas Hughlett; sons, Kenneth Brunson and James Hughlett;...

Carolyn Jean Alderson, 70 of Mortons Gap passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2018, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born September 7, 1947, to the late Charles and Ruth (Vertrees) Alderson. She was a laboratory technician for Breathitt Veterinary Center for 39 years. She enjoyed going camping with her beloved dogs and reading.  Survived by her sister, Renee (Bryan) Zachary of Hanson; brother, Rodney (Connie) Alderson of Nortonville; and several nieces and nephews.  Private...

Oliver Eugene Wicks, 97 of Crofton passed away at his home Thursday, August 23, 2018, surrounded by family.  Born May 9, 1921, to the late Otho and Jeffie (Reynolds) Wicks of Fruit Hill.  He was of Baptist Faith, a WWII Army veteran, and a retired truck driver for Roadway Trucking.  He was a lifetime member of the Scottish Rite Temple, a member of E.W. Turner Masonic Lodge #548 for over fifty years, Rizpah Temple member where he was part of the Horse Patrol, American Legion...

Mary Katherine Wagner, 94 of Nortonville passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at NHC Healthcare.  Born November 18, 1923, to the late Gene and Gertie (Johnson) Long.  She was a member of Nortonville Baptist Church and retired from Peoples Bank & Trust where she was the Nortonville Branch Manager. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Pete" Wagner; sisters, Mabel Johnston and Ruth Payne; and brothers, Houston Long and James Long. Survived by her niece, Sandra...

Micheal Eugene Hamilton, 64, of Mortons Gap died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at Baptist Health Madisonville.  Born January 4, 1954, to the late James Hamilton and Lois Laverne Boitnott Hamilton Coleman.  Mike was of Baptist Faith and a founding member of the South Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department.  He served as Fire Chief from 1984 until 2007 and was still an active member.  He also served with the Mortons Gap Volunteer Fire Department as Assistant...

Joyce Ann Cobb, 63 of White Plains passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Hillside Center in Madisonville.  Born July 11, 1955, to the late Shelby and Louise Gibson. She loved to cook, she was a hard worker and she loved her dogs and cats.  Survived by her husband of 50 years, Jimmy Cobb; daughter, Mary (Richard) Watkins; son, Jimmy Eugene Cobb; grandchildren, Steven Johnson, Jimmy and Amanda Cobb, Ronda Cobb and Robert Cobb; and sister, Geraldine...

Phoebe Willadean Hunt, 83, of Nortonville died Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at Hillside Center in Madisonville.  Born June 11, 1935, to the late Lloyd and Martha (Cavanaugh) Hunt.  She attended New Good Hope church and she loved her cats. Preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Clarence, John, Harold, Melvin, David and Carl Hunt. Survivors include a sister, Ethel Vandiver and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday,...

Frances Marie Cox Darnell, 51 of Dawson Springs passed away July 28, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN.  Born April 29, 1967, to the late Ronnie and Clara (Butler) Cox.  Frances loved spending time with her family and friends.   In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Cobb. Survived by her son, David "Jr." (Jessica) Darnell of St. Charles; four grandchildren, Gavin, Hayden, Darien and Dakota; sisters, Nina...

Patricia Carol (Stanley) Gamble, 56 of White Plains passed away July 12, 2018, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville.  Born January 25, 1962, to Jefferson Stanley and the late Martha Wagoner Stanley.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her sister, Judy Jenkins. Survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Roger Gamble; stepdaughter, Brandi (James) Byron of Clarksville, TN; daughters, Natalie (Jon) Franklin...

Madisonville Messenger   Free obit please.   Samuel Lynn Britt, 33 of Nortonville passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born September 27, 1984, to Donald and Cynthia (Rhye) Britt of Nortonville.  He was a member of Praise Temple Church in Madisonville.  He enjoyed hunting and golfing, however, his family was his focus and his heart. Preceded in death by his sister, Naomi Ruth Britt; grandparents, Francis and Rosa Mae Britt;...