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08/04/2025

Kimberly Carroll Travis, 68, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation in Madisonville.

She was born on September 23, 1956, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Cora Lee Knox Carroll and Felix Thomas Carroll. She was employed by Rite Aid Pharmacy for over twenty years and retired from Hometown Pharmacy. She enjoyed her yearly Christmas party with the Girls of ’75 and continued a close friendship with all of them. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cris Cooley, infant sister, Cynthia Carroll; and nephew, Mark Mitchell.

Her survivors include her daughters, Hannah (John) Ashby and Amanda (Heath) McCormick; son, Matthew Travis; grandchildren, Jill (Bryce), Aydin, Layne, Maddax, Macy, Dean, Fuller, Tate, and William; nieces, Lizz (Bryan) Questelle and Caty (Tyson) Samples; and nephew, Jayson Cooley.

A visit with friends and family to celebrate Kimberly’s life will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Amanda, 320 Cedar Circle, Madisonville, KY. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

08/04/2025

Benita Florence Choate Phillips, 98, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at The Paragon in Madisonville.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Kara Foster officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. on Monday until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

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08/01/2025

Benita Florence Choate Phillips, 98, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at The Paragon in Madisonville.

She was born on June 16, 1927, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Kathryn Vincent Choate and Fletcher Choate. She loved playing co****le, flower gardening, and was formerly the president of the Garden Club in Newburgh, IN. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and having family dinners. Her passion was dancing and until her health started to decline, everyone always thought she was at least twenty years younger than her actual age. Benita was a member of the Grapevine Baptist Church and also attended First Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn Vincent Choate; father, Fletcher Choate; husband, Harold Strother Phillips; brother, Fletcher Choate, Jr.; sister, Kathryn Phillips; nephew, Scott Phillips; and her nieces, Pam Phillips Lutz and Deborah Phillips Smith.

Her survivors include her daughters, Chantal Clark and Denyse (Joey) Phillips Bennett Jones, both of Madisonville; grandchildren, Erika (Lucas) Lloyd of New Albany, IN, Danielle (Shaun) Thurby of Madisonville, Troy (Mary) Clark of Warrenton, MO, and Christopher Wayne Clark of Madisonville; great-grandchildren, Ellen Marie Clark and Kara Durbin; several great nieces and great nephews; and companion, Malcolm Franklin.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Kara Foster officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. on Monday until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

The pallbearer’s are Bill Powell, Richard Gordon, Jeff Ralston, Steve Tucker, Lucas Lloyd and Glenn Lutz.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

08/01/2025

April Dawn Westby, 51, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Select Specialty in Evansville, IN.

She was born on December 4, 1973, to Shirley Todd Ronquillo and Paul Westby. She was employed as a prep cook at Oasis Southwest Grill in Madisonville. She enjoyed coloring and the outdoors. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. April was of the Christian faith.

Her survivors include her father, Paul Westby of Troy, TN; mother, Shirley Todd Ronquillo of Madisonville; son, Markus Westby of Earlington, KY; daughter, Tia Westby of Earlington; brother, Jeff Westby of Madisonville; grandchildren, Jacob Mitchell, Bella Oliver, Kailey Oliver, and Matthew Alfred; three nieces; one nephew; and eight great nieces and great nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial to follow at a family cemetery in Earlington, KY.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Jacob Mitchell, Markus Westby, Jeff Westby, Aaron Putman, Jody Stovall, and Terry Rogers.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

07/30/2025

Susan Scott
( September 23, 1944 - July 26, 2025 )

Susan Brunson Scott, 80, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at her home.

She was born on September 23, 1944, in St. Charles, KY, to the late Lillie Bell Mohan Brunson and Elbert Franklin Brunson. She was formerly employed as a press operator for Vincent Plastics in Henderson, KY. She loved watching soap operas, especially the Young and Restless, and she also enjoyed camping. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Susan was a member of Lake Grove Baptist in St. Charles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shellie Joe Scott, Sr.; daughter, Marjorie Dianne Gebhardt; grandchildren, Jason Nathaniel Cannon, Samuel Joe Lindsey, and Nathaniel Lee Fairchild; her sisters, Mary Ann Woodruff and Patsy Faye Martin.

Her survivors include daughters, Tina Rose (Roger) Johns of St. Charles, Connie Sue (Tony Dausman) Marks of Newburgh, IN, Zoniweese Marks of Earlington, KY, Mary Michelle (Terry) Clark of Nortonville, KY, Glenda Faye Cunningham of Evansville, IN, and Shelia Dianne Russell of Evansville; son, Shellie Joe “Joey” (Ginger) Scott, Jr. of Madisonville; brothers, Clemons Franklin Brunson, Stephen O’Neal Brunson, William Odell Brunson, and Roger Dale Brunson; twenty-three grandchildren; sixty-seven great-grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial dinner will be held from 1 pm until 4 pm at St. Charles City Hall 211 Railroad St. St. Charles, Ky 42453 on Saturday, August 23, 3025. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.comy

07/29/2025

Elsie J. Kelley Hancock, 76, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

She was born on August 27, 1948, in Mortons Gap, KY, to the late Saralou Green Kelley and James Choice Kelley. She retired as a machine operator from Buckhorn. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, playing bingo, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elsie was of the Christian faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Kelley; granddaughter, LeighAnne Hancock; and her great-grandson, Sawyer Gish.

Her survivors include her sons, Kelley (Jenniffer) Hancock of Madisonville and Patrick Hancock; sister, Rhoda Poole of Madisonville; brother, Jim (Martha) Kelley of Milwaukee, WI; sister, Mary Kelley Gamblin of Madisonville; grandchildren, Trenton (Kris) Hancock of Franklin, KY, Andrew (Abigail) Hancock of Star, NC, Brayden Gish of Princeton, KY, Aubree Poolaw of Central City, KY, Parker (Haley) Johnson of White Plains, KY, Caitlyn Johnson of Robards, KY, and Secoyah Johnson of White Plains, KY; great-grandchildren, Asher Hancock, A.J. Hancock, and Ace Hancock; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with the services to be conducted by the family. Burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elsie’s memory to the Hopkins County Humane Society at https://www.hopkinscountyhumanesociety.com/memorial-honordonations

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

07/28/2025

Lindel "Superman" Eugene Jackson, 64, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor David Jackson officiating and Pastor Chris Manning assisting. Burial to follow at Slaughters Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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07/25/2025

Lindel "Superman" Eugene Jackson, 64, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born on November 29, 1960, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Etta Jean Phipps Jackson and Lindel Ray Jackson. He was employed as a coal miner for forty years with Pyro and Warrior Coal Mines. He loved the Lord first and foremost and his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, and playing bass guitar in church. Lindel was a member of Living Waters Church. No matter what was going on or how bad he felt, he always wanted to make sure the people he came in contact with knew about Jesus and then his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kayleigh Guill.

His survivors include the love of his life for forty-four years, his wife, Pam Suttle Jackson of Slaughters; daughter, Heather (Charles) Peach of Hanson and Laura (Junior) Guill of Slaughters; sister, Debbie (Donnie) Davis of Providence, KY; grandchildren, Jackson Thomas, Aubrey Guill, Lucchese Peach, and Caroline Peach; aunt, Bebee Grace of Nashville, TN; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor David Jackson officiating and Pastor Chris Manning assisting. Burial to follow at Slaughters Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Cates, Joey Suttle, Steve Turley, Junior Guill, Jackson Thomas, and Tommy Witherspoon.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lindel’s memory to The Gideons International at https://gideons.org/donate

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

07/25/2025

William “Pete” Franklin Hook, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Eddie Fleming officiating. Burial to follow at Hicklin Cemetery in Anton.
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Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home.

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07/24/2025

Ruth Jacinto Ferrell, 81, of Dawson Springs, KY, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

She was born on February 29, 1944, in Chicago, IL, to the late Josefine and Ireno Jacinto. She was formerly employed by Nabisco and Keebler Cookie Company. She loved making crafts and participating in craft shows. She loved her family very much and loved to laugh and talk.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruthann Ferrell; and her siblings, Victor, Cruz, Rebeca, Butch, Jerry, Josie, Abbie, Spanky, and David.

Her survivors include her children, Tina (Tom) Gomez-Ferrell of Dawson Springs, KY, and Scott Ferrell of Gary, IN; grandchildren, Hilary Gomez Ferrell, William (Hannah) Gomez-Ferrell, Tara (Scott) Stepanian, Ashley (RJ) Garza, and Tori Ferrell; great-grandchildren, Cody, Mila, Tessa, Ivey, Averie, Zoey, Kye, Carter, and her Princess Annie Oakley, all of northern Indiana; her siblings, Felisa, Bonnie, Sarah, Irene, Beatrice, and Virginia; many cousins, nieces, and nephews, including one extra special niece that was like a daughter to her, Laura (Albert) Vidal.

Ruth as an absolute joy to be around and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held in Chicago, IL, at a later date. Harris Funeral Home was entrusted with care.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

07/23/2025

William “Pete” Franklin Hook, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on November 14, 1939, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Anna Mae Dexter Hook and William Herman Hook. He formerly worked at Versnick Manufacturing, Muffler Express and was co owner of BJ’s Prints and Frames. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Anton Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and watching western movies and he dearly loved his pets. His greatest joy was spending time with His family. Pete was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Lynn Hatton; brother, Don Gary Hook; and his sister, Freida Mae Cotton.

His survivors include his wife of sixty-seven years, Barbara “BJ” Williams Hook of Madisonville; son, Jeff (Regina) Hook of Bowling Green, KY; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Noah) McCutcheon, Savannah Hook, Kimberly Hatton, April Hatton, Clay Hatton, Vicky Nichols, and Bonnie Stewart; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Eddie Fleming officiating. Burial to follow at Hicklin Cemetery in Anton.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made in Pete’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or https://www.stjude.org/donate

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com

07/23/2025

Pamela Kay Lane, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home.

She was born on March 14, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mae Lane Daugherty and Richard Lane. She was a hairdresser for fifty years. She enjoyed crafts and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Pamela was a member of Covenant Community Church in Madisonville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard “Ritch” Metcalfe.

Her survivors include her sons, Tim (Jamie) Doss and Michael (Kelly) Williams, both of Madisonville; daughter in law, Allison Metcalfe; grandchildren, Elijah Williams, Myles Williams, Jennifer (James) Dube, David (Shana) Metcalfe, and Liam Bishop; and four great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Knight officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the funeral hour on Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com