All Obituaries

Jacqueline “Jackie” Burton, 63 of Clay passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.         Jackie was born in Madisonville on October 29, 1962 to the late Clyde and Viola Mae Burton. Jackie was employed at Health First in Providence, at one time she was a member of the Clay Rebuild Downtown Committee. Survivors include 2 sisters Marsha Burton of Nashville, Juanita Flatt (Randy) of Princeton; 2 ...

Lorna Sue Hall, 64 of Providence passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her home. Lorna was born on April 8, 1961 in Sturgis to the late Robert Quertermus and Joyce Ann Collins. She was a Registered Nurse for many years and was employed at Regional Medical Center/Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville but, her passion was working for Baptist Health Hospice.  She felt like her calling was to take care of and help those patients and their families that were facing their last ...

Glada Ruth Braden, 90 of Tulsa, OK formerly of Clay passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her home.Ruth was born in Dixon on June 10, 1935 to the late Gilmore and Imogene Stone.Ruth was employed at Providence Plastic factory for 7 years; she then was employed at the City of Clay for 15 years.  She was a member of Community Fellowship Church in Clay.Survivors include 2 daughters Pamela Ruth Westbrook (Stephen) of Zephyr Hills, FL, Alicia Jean Braden-Ramirez (Sylvia) of Tulsa, OK; 2 ...

Ellis “Brad” Bradley Owen September 15, 1947 – February 21, 2026 Ellis “Brad” Bradley Owen, 78, passed peacefully at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY on February 21, 2026. Brad was a man of simple joys, steady faith, and deep love for his family. He found great happiness in casting a line on a quiet day of fishing, enjoying the excitement of the races, and sharing in fellowship with others. For a season of his life, he faithfully played the organ at church, ...

Ronald “Ron” William Bell, 83 of Clay, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Ronald known as Ron to his friends and family, was born on September 2, 1942 on Fishtrap Rd in Clay.  His parents William H. and Rosha Frederick Bell, both from Clay, eventually moved their family to Melbourne, FL where they continued to reside until they passed away.  Ron attended Melbourne High School, graduating in 1961.  He soon after ...

Mary Jean “Jeannie” Edwards, 82 of Clay passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at her home in Clay. Jeannie was born in Boxville on April 23, 1943 to the late James and Mary Householder. She worked at Rayloc in Morganfield and was a member at Grace Baptist Church in Clay.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James “Buddy” Edwards in 1998 and a sister Judy Liggett. Survivors include 3 daughters Doris Waggener(Jeff) of Clay, Vikki Edwards ...

Michael Jay Wright, 76 of Dixon passed away Thursday February 19, 2026 at his home.  Mike was born on July 14, 1949 in Morganfield to the late J. B. and Alice Wright. Mike was a proud co-owner of Wright Trucking, a family business founded in 1943 by his father J.B. Wright.  Mike purchased his first truck; a white Diamond Reo in 1973, where his CB handle was “White Diamond.” Beyond his work, Mike’s greatest joy was his family.  His three sons were the source ...

Kristi Nichole Tosh, 40 of Providence, KY passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at her home.  Kristi was born in Madisonville, KY on September 29, 1985 to Brenda McMican and Robert E. Tosh Sr. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Herman and Cleda Stone and her paternal grandparents Hugh Tosh Jr. and Martha Jamerson.  Survivors include her mother Brenda McMican(William) of Providence, KY, Robert E. Tosh Sr.(Tresa Gibson) of Clay, KY, 1 daughter Kaylyn Miley of ...

Jonathan Hill, 41 of Clay, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Jonathan was born in Madisonville on January 12, 1985 to Carrol and Patricia Hill. Jonathan loved fishing and hunting and riding his motorcycle; he especially loved being a dad and uncle to his children, nieces and nephews. Survivors include his parents Carrol and Patricia Hill of Clay; daughter Jayden Hill; 3 sons Wyatt Hill, Avery Hill, Sawyer Hill all of Madisonville; sister ...

Wayne Woolsey, 75 of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at his home. Wayne was born on April 14, 1950 in Providence, KY to the late Walter and Sadie Woolsey. Wayne was a coal miner for many years and worked for Charolais Coal Company. He was an avid fisherman.  He was a member of Integrity Ministries in Providence. He is preceded in death by 4 brothers Robert Woolsey, Walter Woolsey, Leroy Woolsey, Bruce Woolsey, 2 step-sons Scott E. Hill, Steven Hill, 2 ...