Obituaries

David Joe Flener, Sr.

9/14/2014

CENTRAL CITY - David Joe Flener, Sr., 75, of Central City, died Sunday, September 14, 2014, at his home. Mr. Flener was born August 30, 1939, in Muhlenberg County. He was the general manager at Perkins Lumber, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his son, David Joe Flener, Jr.He is survived by his wife, Delma Faye Nelson Flener; son Tim Robinson of Central City; grandchildren Michael Robinson and Misty Johnson, both... Read more
Deborah Kay LeGrand

9/14/2014

CENTRAL CITY - Deborah Kay LeGrand, 62, of Central City, died Sunday, September 14, 2014, at 11:00AM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. LeGrand was born July 26, 1952, in Muhlenberg County. She was a homemaker and member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Howard and Wanda Jean McGhee; sister Judy Piper; granddaughter Whitney Whitehouse; and pastor and friend, Rev. Ted Everly.She is... Read more
Gary Lee "Bubby" Pointer

9/14/2014

GRAHAM - Gary Lee "Bubby" Pointer, 65, of Graham, died Sunday, September 14, 2014, at 3:00PM at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Mr. Pointer was born August 30, 1949, in Muhlenberg County. He was retired from Local 1392 Rogers Group, and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to hunt and fish, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a devoted Papaw. He was preceded in death by his father, Ecklas Pointer; mother Lillie Mae Pointer;... Read more
Lee Nathaniel Duncan

9/13/2014

GREENVILLE – Lee Nathaniel Duncan, 71, of Greenville, died Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Mr. Duncan was born January 5, 1943, in Hopkins County. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Duncan is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and a brother. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Rice Duncan; sons, Keith Duncan of Jacksonville, FL, Kevin (Brandie) Duncan of... Read more
Ronald Dale Payton

9/10/2014

GREENVILLE - Ronald Dale Payton, 61, of Greenville, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at his home. Mr. Payton was born October 20, 1952, in Hopkins County. He retired after 34 years with the Muhlenberg County Road Dept., where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of New Life Church in Powderly. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Payton; and E.C. Jones "Pap".He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years,... Read more
Jerry Lee Barbee

9/9/2014

SOUTH CARROLLTON - Jerry Lee Barbee, 71, of South Carrollton, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mr. Barbee was born November 20, 1942, in Beech Creek. He was a business owner since 1969, was owner of Mr. B's Furniture, and a member of Richardsons Chapel General Baptist Church. He was Mayor of South Carrollton, a Kentucky Colonel, an honorary citizen of Boys Town, and a member of the Jaycee Club. He was... Read more
Luther Dwyer

9/9/2014

CENTRAL CITY - Luther Dwyer, Sr., 97, of Central City, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at his home. Mr. Dwyer was born August 27, 1917, in Muhlenberg County. He was a retired coal miner and of the holiness faith. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Austin; and wife, Gladys Jeanette Dwyer.He is survived by his son, Luther Dwyer Jr. of Drakesboro; daughter Brenda Lee Zellers of Central City; step-daughter Patricia Jo Eaves of... Read more
Dale Lee Hawkins, Sr.

9/9/2014

CENTRAL CITY - Dale Lee Hawkins Sr., 64, of Central City, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 10:37AM at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mr. Hawkins was born August 12, 1950, in English, KY, in Carroll County. He was a self-employed truck driver.He is survived by his son, Dale Lee (April) Hawkins, Jr.; daughter Pam Logsdon; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brothers Mike and Donald.Funeral services are private. Tucker... Read more
Hugh Dariel Sears

9/8/2014

SACRAMENTO – Hugh Dariel Sears, 87, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. He was a retired farmer and coal miner. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 – 1952. He was a lifelong member of the Cleaton Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee. He was an active member of the United Mine Workers of America for over 45 years, most recently serving as the Financial Secretary of Local 1605. He was preceded in death by his... Read more
Clara Rose Baird Melton

9/7/2014

CENTRAL CITY - Clara Rose Baird Melton, 81, of Central City, died Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mrs. Melton was born July 19, 1933, in Caldwell County. She was a homemaker, and a charter member of Temple Baptist Church in Central City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene P. Melton on November 5, 1994; and son Mark E. Melton on September 4, 1967.She is survived by her sons, Steve (Susan) Melton... Read more