Wilford Ray Butler, 82 of Nortonville passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.  Born January 29, 1939, to the late Harvey and Eliza (Lamb) Butler of St. Charles.  He worked for many years as a coal truck driver.  He worked hard to provide for his family and he enjoyed spending time with them. Preceded in death by his son, Kenny Butler; and brothers, Hilton Butler and Dale Butler. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Thelma Hibbs Butler; children,...

Lucinda Kaye Grace, 31 of Earlington passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess.  Born January 12, 1990, to Robert Woodruff and Virginia Vaughn Mitchell.  She was of Christian faith and loved her job at Pilot in Mortons Gap.  She loved kids, her nieces and nephews were always with her when she wasn't at work.  Lucinda had a big heart made of gold. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Luther & Mary Woodruff and Joe & Carolyn...

Wytonia Faye Wells, 71 of Nortonville passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her home.  Born June 12, 1950, to the late Goldman and Kathleen (Thomas) Gamblin.  She was a devoted Christian and spent much time studying the Bible.  She enjoyed speaking to, learning about and researching the genealogy of her family.  She loved being a mother and grandmother to her beloved family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Wells; brother,...

Douglas Eugene Keen, 76 of St. Charles passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Baptist Health Hospital.  Born November 16, 1944, to the late Hall Keen and the late Carrie Cook Winstead.  He worked as a coal miner for Peabody Coal along with other jobs throughout his life. He was a member of Living Word Christian Center in St. Charles.  He also served in the U.S. Army and Reserves.  Doug had a benevolent heart, always happy to lend a helping hand where he saw...

Mary Ellen Loyd, 67 of Madisonville passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home.  Born March 24, 1954, to the late Ronnie Loyd and the late Mary Renshaw McGregor.  She loved animals of all kinds and reading, if there was a bingo game she would be there.  Mary was a huge Cowboys fan too.  Time spent with her family was her favorite though. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Shea Bowles. Survived by her 5...

Edith Earnestine Buchanan Larkin, 94 of Hermitage, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at home.  Born April 27, 1927, to the late John and Lena (Clark) Buchanan.  Earnestine worked for Bellsouth until retirement.  She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.  She was always a good sport about taking part in their shenanigans and had a bit of a following on social media. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Herschel...

Donald Ray Phelps, 75 of Mannington passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Evansville Select Specialty Hospital.  Born June 23, 1946, to the late James Monroe and Charlena (Gamblin) Phelps of Nortonville.  He attended Star of Bethlehem Church, worked as a truck driver throughout his life and was the Fire Chief for Mannington Fire Department for many years.  Donald played the guitar and loved gospel music.  He was a hunter, whatever was in season at the time,...

Jeffrey Scott Dukes, 51 of Mortons Gap passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home.  Born June 15, 1970, to the late Jimmy Dukes and Phyllis Stringer Dukes of Earlington.   In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Mollie Dukes and Emma Stringer. Survived by his son, Calvin Dukes; mother, Phyllis Dukes; sisters, Sabrina Dukes and Jeannia Amar; brothers, James "Boo" Dukes, Brad Follin and Tommy Follin; and several nieces, nephews,...

James Loyd Franklin, 69 of Dawson Springs passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his home.  Born July 29, 1952, to the late Loyd Rudolph and Martha Agnes Franklin.  He worked as a truck driver throughout his life and recently at Nortonville City Sand & Gravel.  He liked to spend time on his tractor and watching his grandchildren.  He also had a collection of classic model cars, some he had made with family. Preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Robert...

James Edward Heflin, Sr., 67 of Dawson Springs passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his home.  Born February 10, 1954, to the late John Thomas Heflin, Sr. and the late Mary Louise Taylor Heflin.  He worked throughout his life as a heavy equipment operator for a paving company. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Johnathan Heflin; and 3 sisters, Betty Boyd, Connie Bledsoe and Sharon Evitts. Survived by his children, James Heflin, Jr., Jennifer...