Larry Franklin Haley, Sr., 78, of Nortonville, KY passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 31, 1944 to the late Chester and Beatrice Haley.  Mr. Haley was a member of Suthards Missionary Baptist Church and had worked as a truck driver for Goldenrod Dairy. He had served in the United States Army and was Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Haley was a member of Disabled American Veterans. In addition to his parents he,...

Shauna Kay Cook, 71, Simpsonville, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Kindred Hospital following an illness.  A native of Louisville, she was the daughter of the late James Dewey Cook and Lula Ann Davis Cook Young.  She was a 1969 graduate of Iroquois High School and obtained her Associates Degree in Real Estate from Jefferson Community and Technical College.  She was working on her bachelor’s degree in psychology.  She was employed as a realtor prior to her...

Peggy Jean Chain Crawford, 76, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her home. She was born in Brooklyn, Mississippi on September 28, 1946 to the late Grady and Bonnie Chain.  Peggy was a member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Hanson and had retired from the Hopkins County School Board. She loved her family, church, reading, playing cards, and cooking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel C. Crawford, Sr....

Shirley Yvonne Starks, 85, of Mortons Gap, KY passed away on November 17, 2022 at her home. She was born in Hopkins County, KY on September 18, 1937 to the late Allie and Thelma Suthard Wells. She had worked as a homemaker and was a member of St. Charles Jesus Name Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Durwood Starks; sister, Linda Sue Parker, and brother; Phil Holt Wells. She is survived by two children; Kenneth M. (Becky) Starks and Dennis...

 Stephen Douglas Anthony, 73, died 11/03/2022 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation center. Stephen was born September 6th, 1949 to Lorna Anthony and James Anthony. He was the eldest Brother to Micheal Anthony, Gary Anthony, Brad Anthony and Jeff Anthony. He is survived by his 6 children Stephanie Abbot, Bird Anthony, Preston Anthony, Lydia Marquess, Tristan Anthony, Elizabeth Mason and a handful of grandchildren. Although his wishes were not to have an obituary as it...

Helen Juanita Crunk, 88 , of Nortonville, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville, Kentucky.  She was born in Earlington, Kentucky on August 10, 1934 to the late Ruby and Essie Baldwin .  She was a member of Hanson Baptist Church and she had worked as a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Crunk in 1994; one son, Russell E. Crunk; and brothers and sisters. Helen is...

Rebecca D. Cates, 56, of Earlington, KY passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.,  She was born in Madisonville, KY on August 26, 1966 to the late Curtis and Barbara Cotton.  Rebecca was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker.  She is survived by her seven children: Tim Warner of Hopkins County, KY, Josh Warner of Earlington, KY, Stormy Warner of Madisonville, KY, John Warner of Wyoming, Kevin Warner of Wyoming, Keeshia Hendrix of...

David Edward “Buck” Lamb, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home. He was born in Earlington, KY on October 7, 1940 to the late Clarence Edward and Linnie May Lamb.  Buck loved the Lord, his family, and his church.  He served as a trustee at the First General Baptist Church in Madisonville for several years.  He graduated from Earlington High School in 1958 and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps following...

William “Willie” Augustus Welch, 75, of Madisonville, KY passed away on October14, 2022 at his home. He was born in Earlington, KY on June 10, 1947 to the late Thomas Felix and Ida Balance Welch.  Mr. Welch is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Earlington, KY. He was a Vietnam Veteran while serving in the United States Air Force and later served in the National Guard. He was a member of the Hopkins County Honor Guard.  Mr. Welch had worked as a...

Eska Mae Askew, 71, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. She was born in Madisonville, KY on September 28, 1951 to the late Willie Rosey and Lucille Herndon.  Eska was of the Christian faith and had worked as a truckdriver with JB Hunt trucking  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, DeLacey Coates. Eska is survived by her daughter, Annjeana (Gary) Gates of Madisonville, KY; two...