Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

05/29/2026

Harold “Nate” Nathan Bryant, Sr., 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born on September 22, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mary Francis Skillion Bryant and James Edward Bryant. He retired from West Kentucky Plate Glass. He enjoyed playing pool, chess, cards, and bingo. He loved going fishing and doing activities at the senior citizen center. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all his heart. Nate attended Carters Chapel Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Harold Nathan Bryant, Jr.; brothers, John Bryant and Doug Bryant; and his sisters, Elizabeth "Liz" Patterson and Pauline "Polly" Naos.

His survivors include his wife of sixty years, Gayle Givens Bryant; son, Tracey Bryant of Madisonville; daughters, Donna (Brad) Porter of Madisonville and Terri (Brian) Turner of Nortonville, KY; brother, Ronnie Bryant of Madisonville; sisters, Vicky Givens of Madisonville and Frieda (RV) Mitchell of Earlington, KY; grandchildren, Nathan (Hannah) Porter, Rebecca (Dustin) Scarbrough, Matt Turner, James Turner, and Ashley Turner; great-grandchildren, Mila, Maverick, Madilyn, Marlee, and Micah; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Turner officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

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

Pallbearers are Nathan Porter, Matt Turner, James Turner, Dustin Scarbrough, Dave Givens, and Chris Hale. The honorary pallbearers are Rebecca Scarbrough, Ashley Turner, and Hannah Porter.

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

05/29/2026

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05/27/2026

Elvie Hust, Sr., 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

He was born on June 12, 1958, in Morganfield, KY, to the late Georgia Potter Hust and Virgil Hust. He was formerly employed as a coal miner for Stone Chapel Coal Mines. He enjoyed all sports and working on cars. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Elvie attended Covenant Community Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Wallace; and his brother, Shane Hust.

His survivors include his children, Joseph Hust, Kayla Landarth, Elvie Hust, Jr., and Bridget Forbes; grandchildren, Carson Hust, Oakland Hust, Loyalty Hust, and Cali Hust; a nephew that was like his own son, Austyn Hust; and several other nieces and nephews.

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

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

05/26/2026

Linda L. Vanover Robards, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on August 30, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lucille Christine Kirkwood Vanover and Ottury Theodore Vanover. She worked at several restaurants as a cook and waitress. She loved the Lord and enjoyed being a Sunday school teacher for many years. Linda was a member of Lone Star Pentecostal Church. She was a devoted reader who took pleasure in reading the Bible. She succeeded in reading her Bible over thirty-five times. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Vanover, Ronald “Ronnie” Vanover, and Larry Dale Vanover; and her sister, Judy Fambrough.

Her survivors include her husband of sixty-five years, Charles H. Robards; sons, Jerry (Cathy) Robards of Madisonville and Timothy (Janene) Robards of Manitou, KY; daughter, Robin (Hayden) Capps of Madisonville; brother, Kenneth (JoAnn) Vanover of Hanson, KY; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Elliott officiating and assisted by Rev. Tony Frederick. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

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

Pallbearers are Chris Capps, Timothy Robards, Anthony Tygart, Dylan Robards, Josh Lutz, and Cameron Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Graham Lutz and Jesse Robards.

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

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, We Remember. 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to freedom will never be forgotten.

At Harris Funeral Home, we are deeply grateful for our veterans and their families. It is our sacred privilege to serve those who have served us, and we are committed to honoring their legacies with dignity, respect, and heartfelt remembrance.

As we gather with loved ones this Memorial Day, let us remember that freedom is not free. Let us speak the names, share the stories, and carry forward the memories of our fallen heroes.

May their service live on in our hearts—today and always.

05/22/2026

Carolyn Sue McDowell Bronke, 85, of Powderly, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

She was born on October 31, 1940, in Central City, KY, to the late Virginia Brown McDowell and Ray McDowell. She was a beautician for Magic Mirror in Central City and retired from Flynn in Greenville, KY. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, and shopping. Sue was a member of Green River Chapel in Central City.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Ray McDowell.

Her survivors include her son, Terry Bronke of Powderly; and her niece, Amy Revlett of Sacramento, KY.

A private burial will be held at Fairmont Cemetery in Central City. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY was entrusted with care.

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

05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

Martha Faye Rose, 85, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

She was born on November 29, 1940, in Greenville, KY, to the late Fannie Knight Peavler. She was formerly employed as a nurse aide and a door greeter at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed reading and loved her cats. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Faye was a member of New Cypress Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Eugene Peavler; first husband, Harold McIntosh; second husband, Darrell Kirwan Rose; and her daughter, Madora Faye Kerr.

Her survivors include her sister, Deanna Blakely of White Plains, KY; granddaughter, Devina (Tony) Kerr of Nortonville; grandson, Allen (Amanda) Kerr of Nortonville; and her great-grandchildren, Shayla Kerr, Waylon Kerr, Lacey Gibson, Skarlet Berry, Hunter Kerr, and Kaleb Kerr.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Beaty officiating. Burial to follow at New Cypress Cemetery in Greenville, KY.

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

Pallbearers are Tony Johnson, Allen Kerr, Bobby Hampton, Ricky Stanley, Cody Wright, and Danny Gibson. Honorary pallbearers are Derrik Blakeley, Troy Blakeley and Devin Blakeley.

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

05/22/2026

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05/20/2026

Cecilia Darlene Gostic Fain, 81, of North Carolina, departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC.

She was born on November 26, 1944, in Canonsburg, PA, to the late Ruth Backner Gostic and Stephen Charles Gostic, Sr. She enjoyed playing bingo and exercising at the YMCA. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Oliver Fain, Jr.; and her brother, Stephen Charles Gostic, Jr.

Her survivors include her daughter, Diana Blomberg-Joyner of Simpsonville, SC; son, Michael (Kimberly) Fain of Cary, NC; brother, David Gostic; sister, Janice (Don) Sekura; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. CST on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY with Bro. Lon Lorton officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. CST until 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are David Manear, David Manear, Jr., Thomas Fain, Matt Newell, Brian Blomberg, and Ryan Oliver.

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

05/19/2026

Joseph "Joe" Welsh, 75, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on June 10, 1950, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Georgia “Betty” Brackett Welsh and Billy Gene Welsh. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He worked in Commercial Construction as a carpenter. He loved animals and enjoyed going to auctions. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Joe was of the Christian faith.

His survivors include his wife of forty-one years, Shirley Gamblin Welsh; sons, Joshua Welsh of Madisonville, Joseph Welsh of Florida, and Paul (Candi) Lamb of Madisonville; and his grandchildren, J.T. Lamb and Khloe Lamb.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Bro. Danny Wix officiating. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Army and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

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