All Obituaries

Barry Ray Ogilby, husband to Patricia Schimbor, father of two sons, good friend to many, avid University of Kentucky basketball fan, lifelong San Francisco Giants fan, accomplished attorney, and afficionado of good Scotch and fine cigars died on March 3, 2021. Barry was born in Evansville, IN on January 19, 1947 to Ann and Jesse B. Ogilby.  He grew up in Dixon, KY, a small farming and coal mining community in Western Kentucky, where he became a standout athlete eventually being drafted...

Delores Ranes Johnson 85, of Slaughters, KY passed away at her home on Tuesday June 1, 2021. She was born on Friday June 14, 1935 to the late Walter Marvin and Lora Lee Ranes at her home in Slaughters, KY. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Slaughters, KY. She loved to garden and cook for her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married to Omer Franklin Johnson on June 7, 1952 in Onton, KY. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters...

Ruth Ann Comrie 73, of Dixon, KY formerly of Morris, IL. passed away at her home on Thursday May 27, 2021. She was a Housewife and lived for her children and grandchildren. She loved to fish and loved watching her grandkids play sports. She is the daughter of the late Paul and Beatrice Reeser. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin J. Comrie in 2020. Survivors include her daughter Stephanie Mellen(Adam) of Diamond, ILL; 1 son Tony Comrie(Lyndsae) of Dixon, KY; 2 sisters Paula Osmond...

Mark Shoulders 66, of Providence, KY passed away Friday May 21, 2021. He was a member of Dixon First Baptist Church. He was a retired coal miner and factory worker. Survivors include his 3 daughters Kelli (Jonas) Hunziker of Morganfield, KY, Chrissie (Chris) Cates of Onton, KY and Samantha Shoulders of Madisonville, KY; 1 son Dusty (Sierra) Shoulders of Providence, KY; 4 sisters Cherie Burton of Clay, KY; Melanie (Bill) Thornburg of Marion, KY; Stephanie Trotter of McComb, IL and Stacey...

Riley C. Crowley 75, of Providence, KY passed away on Friday May 14, 2021 in Providence, KY. He was of the pentecostal faith and was a US Airforce Veteran, having served during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Whirlpool after 34 years. He was preceded in death by a son Eric Scott Crowley, 2 sisters Beulah Pirtle and Amy Sue Crowley, and 1 brother Edward Crowley. Survivors include his 2 daughters Jerri Jolene Postin of Sturgis, KY and Erica Dawn Davis of Henderson, KY; 8 sisters Judy Drake of...

Powell Davis Rakestraw Jr., 71, loving husband and father of two children passed away at his home on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Powell Jr. was born on April 12, 1950 to Powell and Mary Frank Rakestraw. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Chuch. He was a third generation farmer for 51 years. On June 6, 1970, he married Marsha Lorene Fulks and they raised a son Jason and a daughter Jennifer. Powell Jr. was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Terry. He is survived by his wife...

Vernese L. Wilson 90, of Providence, KY passed away on Tuesday May 4th, 2021 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. She was a retired Social Worker and had worked at the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Providence, KY. She was a member of the Zion Apostolic Church in Providence, KY. She loved her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Hubert Lee and Gertie Decker. She was preceded in death by a son Cosby Lee Wilson Jr. Survivors include 1...

Thomas Olan Robertson 93, of Cairo, KY passed away on Sunday April 11, 2021 at the Western KY VA Center in Hanson, KY. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a lifelong Farmer and Carpenter. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean War Era. He was preceded in death by a sister Olean Hatfield. Survivors include his Brother Herbert Rice(Becky) of Cairo, KY; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY on Thursday April 15, 2021 at...

Pamela Jean Hancock 62, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Wednesday April 7, 2021. She was a soldier of 45 years at The Salvation Army in Henderson where she attended church. She earned a Bachelors and Masters Degrees at the University of Kentucky, where she made the Dean’s list all four years while carrying a 4.0 GPA. She was presented the Carrol S Adelstin Award at UK, served on the Governors Counsil for American Disability Act and was a chairperson for Vocational Rehability and...

Velvee B. Tapp 105, of Glasgow KY, formerly of Poole, KY, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday March 30, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1915 in Webster County, KY. She was a member of the Shady Grove General Baptist Church in Poole, KY. She worked as a bank teller for many years, and was an avid bible scholar and had weekly bible study sessions at Poole Mill Restaurant in Poole, KY. She was the past president of the Women’s Club, having won the woman of the year award in 1993, she...