Obituaries

Lloyd Ray Rolley

7/19/2012

GRAHAM - Lloyd Ray Rolley, 81, of Graham, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 7:40PM at his home. Mr. Rolley was born August 16, 1930 in Muhlenberg County. He was self-employed in logging, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Rolley; daughter Donna Rolley; and grandson Wendell Dale Rolley.Survivors include his sons, Ricky and Jeanie Rolley of Graham, Alton and Kathryn Rolley of Depoy, Bobby and Debbie Rolley... Read more
Melvin Larce Johnson, Jr.

7/15/2012

MADISONVILLE - Melvin Larce Johnson, Jr., 65, of Madisonville, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 11:40PM at his home. Mr. Johnson was born March 30, 1947 in Muhlenberg County. He was a coal miner and member of Browder Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sr. and Lena Johnson.Survivors include his wife, Rosalind; son Clarence (Sandy) Carter of Henderson; daughter... Read more
Arvin Neel Jenkins

7/14/2012

GREENVILLE – Arvin Neel Jenkins, 60, of Greenville, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his residence in Greenville. He was born in Jefferson County on July 25, 1951. He was a sewing machine repairman at Red Cap Co. in Lewisburg, KY and a member of the White Plains Missionary Baptist Church in White Plains. Mr. Jenkins is preceded in death by his father, Henry Jenkins and a granddaughter, Catherine Coleman. Survivors include two sons, Arvin... Read more
Bobbie Gish

7/11/2012

CENTRAL CITY - Bobbie Humphrey Gish, of Central City, KY died Wednesday July 11, 2012. She was born in Cherry Hill and was a member of the First Baptist Church,Central City for more than 77 years. She was made a Kentucky Colonel when she served as President of the Spice of Life Club of the Baptist church for four years. She retired from the Kentucky Utilities Co after working as Home Service Advisor for 32 years in Muhlenberg and McLean counties... Read more
Sylvia Whitmer

7/11/2012

BREMEN - Sylvia Whitmer, 84, of Bremen, died Wednesday July 11, 2012 at 11:00 am at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville. Mrs. Whitmer was born July 6, 1928 in Muhlenberg County. She was a cook at Bremen Elementary School and a Homemaker and a member of Brier Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Whitmer; and parents, Howard and Leona Phillips.Survivors include her son, Donnie ... Read more
Ethel Mae Dennis Taylor

7/8/2012

OWENSBORO - Ethel Mae Dennis Taylor, 70, of Owensboro, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 1:41PM at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mrs. Taylor was born March 5, 1942 in Muhlenberg County. She was a homemaker. She loved to dance and play the organ, loved conversation and her family, and loved to paint pictures on a velvet background. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Noah and Hallie Taylor; sister Margaret Ewing; and brothers... Read more
Judy Ann Austin

7/7/2012

BEECH CREEK - Judy Ann Austin, 50, of Beech Creek, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9:58PM at her home. Mrs. Austin was born June 30, 1962 in Muhlenberg County. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Jeannette Whitaker; and two nieces and two nephews.Survivors include her husband, Mack Austin; son Jason (Katrina) Austin of Beech Creek; grandchildren Lillian Skyler Austin and Jason Camron Austin, both of Beech... Read more
Jerry Ray Stanley

7/7/2012

POWDERLY - Jerry Ray Stanley, 67, of Powderly, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:45AM at Commonwealth Regional Hospital in Bowling Green. Mr. Stanley was born March 22, 1945 in Muhlenberg County. He was a loader at S & S Stave Mill and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Groves; son Edward Piper; and grandchild Dakota Ryan Stanley.Survivors include his significant other, Judy Piper of Powderly; children... Read more
Barbara Jo Sullivan

7/7/2012

LUZERNE - Barbara Jo Sullivan, 78, of Luzerne, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 1:05PM at Belle Meade Nursing Home. Ms. Sullivan was born August 5, 1933 in Muhlenberg County. She was retired as Materials Management Director from Muhlenberg Community Hospital, and was a member of Luzerne General Baptist Church.Survivors include her sisters, Christine Thompson of Independence, Kansas and Ann (Harold) Pittman of Central City; sister-in-laws... Read more
Gerald Thomas "Tommy" Teague

7/6/2012

CENTRAL CITY – Gerald Thomas "Tommy" Teague, 62, died Friday, July 6, 2012 at Owensboro Medical Health System in Owensboro. He was born November 19, 1949 in Muhlenberg County, KY. Was a maintence supervisor for the Tennessee Valley Authorty and a member of the Central City First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Teague and Bertha Strode and brothers, Jerry Teague and Roger Teague. Survivors include his wife,... Read more