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11/20/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

William Harold "Willie" Harper, 44, of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home.

He was born on September 15, 1981, in Caldwell County, to his late parents, William Clark and Charlotte Rose Cansler Harper. Willie never walked into a room, he sauntered in with a happy grin. A 1999 graduate of Caldwell County High School, Willie channeled his passion for teamwork from his soccer days into saving lives as a volunteer firefighter for 11 years. You could always count on him for a laugh or a helping hand.

Willie was serving his first term as Caldwell County Jailer. He was also known for his detailing business and riding around in his Jeep, not just making vehicles shine but brightening days with his presence. Humor was his currency, laughter his legacy. To know him, was to experience life a few chuckles louder. Willie lived his life with the enthusiasm that others could only hope to catch.

A beloved husband to Candace Marie Washam Harper for 18 years, his love story was funnier and with more splash than Venture River, where they met in 2007. Family was Willie's cornerstone. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two boys, William "Zaiden" Harper and James "Camden" Harper; sisters, Diane Meeks of Princeton, Rhonda Rushing of California; three brothers, Greg Harper of Princeton, Lonnie Swatzell of Princeton, and Randy Swatzell of South Carolina; along with a fleet of nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dewight Meeks; and niece, Carrie Meeks.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Morgan's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23. 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Faughn and Judge Jamus Redd officiating. Burial will follow in Asher Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Willie Harper First Responders Account, %Farmers Bank,
P.O. Box 559, Princeton, KY 42445.

You may light a candle or leave a message at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/20/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Terry Edward Lewis, age 80, of Princeton, passed away on November 20, 2025, at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa, Kentucky.

He was born on December 17, 1944, in Caldwell County to his late parents, William and Mary Cleaves Lewis. Terry, a devoted family man and a member of Highland Baptist Church. Terry found peace in the simple pleasures of fishing and the honest labor of iron scraping.

Terry is survived by daughter, Joy Taylor of Princeton; son, Terry Don Lewis and Kathy of Princeton; step-daughter, Judy (Ronnie) Ortt of Caldwell County; step-son, Randall "Bo" (Kim) Jackson of Princeton; two brothers, Roger B. Lewis of Princeton, Stevie Lewis of Grand Rivers; four grandchildren, Shimberly Cansler, Marty Vincent, Chelsea Vincent, Adrainna Lewis; and several great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Cooper Lewis; two daughters, Martha Ann Jackson and Rita Walker; two sons, Terry Hampton Lewis and Jeff Jackson; sister, Charlotte Weaver; four brothers, Danny Wayne Lewis, Tommy Lewis, Linford Lewis and Chuckie Lewis; step-grandson, Scotty Edward Walker; and great-grandson, Terry Desmond Traylor.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Morgan's Funeral Home with Bro. Nicky Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Morgan's Funeral Home.

You may light a candle or leave a message for the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/20/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Sue Smiley, a devoted educator and lifelong learner, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community. Born with a curious spirit and a warm heart, Sue found joy in traveling, reading, and exploring the stories of the past. A proud history buff, she loved sharing her knowledge with others and embraced every opportunity to learn something new.

Sue was a Charter member of Midway Baptist Church, where she formed many lasting friendships. She graduated from Caldwell County High School in 1957 before earning her bachelor’s degree in Education from Western Kentucky University and her master’s degree from Murray State University. Sue was especially proud of her career as a teacher, serving for many years in the Breckenridge County, Kentucky school system, where she taught business and touched countless lives through her dedication and kindness. Sue had a great love for Caldwell County, especially her family farm.

Sue is survived by her cousins, Carolyn (Denny) Crisp of Princeton, Betty Jones of Hopkinsville, Nancy Mitchell of Clarksville, TN, Jennifer (Adam) French of Princeton, Michael (Lilianna) Crisp of Coral Springs, FL; she had a special place in her heart for Madison, Makenzie and Macy French.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Charlene Eatherly Smiley; sister, Mary Ann Smiley.

Funeral services will be private.

Morgan's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

You may light a candle or share a message with the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/19/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Jerry Dwaine Richey, age 80, passed away November 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. A proud and honorable United States Army Veteran, Dwaine served his country with dedication and carried that same steadfast spirit throughout his life.

Dwaine found joy in the simple, meaningful things-hunting at first light, fishing on peaceful days, and riding horses across open country. He loved the timeless charm of western movies and could often be found playing his guitar, filling the room with music that reflected his gentle soul. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, his unwavering loyalty to family and friends, and the kindness he shared with everyone he met. Dwaine was born March 30, 1945 to Una Sellars Richey and the late Manuel Franklin Richey.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Lynn (Ricky Warfield) Richey Estes of Princeton; sons, Jeff Richey, Troy Richey and David (Patty) Richey all of Princeton; sisters, Ilene Jones, Linda Cedidla, Gwyn Winslow and Manuellyn Walker; brother, Thomas "Ping" Richey; grandchildren, Anthony, Lauralee, Trey, Corbin, Chris, Tyler and Austin; honorary grandchildren, Arya and Dominic; several great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm Monday, November 24, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Monday, November 24, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Walls officiating. Burial will follow with military honors at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY.

You may light a candle or share a message with the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/18/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Nini Bower, age 76, of Draffenville, KY formerly of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Murray Calloway County Hospital. She was a devoted wife, a loving homemaker, and a gentle soul whose kindness touched everyone who knew her. She cherished her family deeply and shared a lifelong, tender bond with her husband, John, whom she affectionately called “Darling.”

Grounded in her Christian faith, Nini found joy in the simplicity and closeness of small-town life. Her warm heart, steady grace, and unwavering love will be remembered always by those fortunate enough to have been part of her world. Nini was born September 6, 1949 to the late Oscar Lee Marshall and Nell Rose Vickrey Marshall.

She is survived by her adored husband, John Bower of Draffenville; daughters, Ramona (Barry) of Cadiz and Deborah (Robert) Vallely of Princeton; son, Bradley Pugh of Paducah; sister, Barbara Meeks of Princeton; brother, Thomas Lee Marshall of Princeton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Wagner and Hilda Korpi; brother, Allen Marshall.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm Monday, November 24, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm Monday, November 24, 2025 at Princeton Memorial Garden.

Expressions of sympathy may be made towards funeral expenses at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

You may light a candle or share a message with the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/17/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Richard Earl Eaves, age 73, of Princeton, passed away November 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, quiet creativity, and a deep love for music.

Richard was born January 12, 1952 to the late Noble Ray and Neva Gray Piper Eaves. For 30 years he worked in the sawmill, a place where his dedication was unmatched-missing only ten days throughout his entire career. His reliability and strong work ethic earned the respect of all who worked beside him. Outside of work, Richard found joy in his music. A talented guitarist and banjo player, he had the honor of playing alongside several well-known musicians from Nashville. He often filled his home with melodies he crafted himself, turning the tunes in his head into songs that reflected his gentle spirit and imaginative mind.

He is survived by two daughters, Angela Pople of Nevada and Carmen Smith of Mississippi; one son, Jeremy Ray Eaves of Indiana; one step-daughter, Shannon Anderson of Kentucky; two step-sons, Robert Ford and Howie Ford both of Kentucky; one brother, Larry Eaves of Central City; two sisters, Regina Wolcott of Muhlenberg County and Louise (Shelby) Wilson of Muhlenberg County; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Linda Lee Taylor Eaves; sister, Wilma Piper; brother, Everett Eaves.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

You may light a candle or leave a message with the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/17/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Mary Harper, age 91, of Princeton, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home. She was born October 28, 1934 to the late Clifton and Elizabeth Cropper

Mary leaves behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and love. A longtime member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church, Mary joyfully served by teaching Sunday school, sharing her kindness and wisdom with generations of children. She was also proud to be a member of the Eastern Star, where she formed many cherished friendships. Mary found deep happiness in the simple beauties of life. She was an avid gardener who especially loved her irises, tending them with patience and care. She also enjoyed sewing, pouring her creativity and attention to detail into every stitch. Above all, Mary loved her family. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, whom she adored beyond measure.

She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, JW Harper of Princeton; daughters, Sue (Marvin) Maxwell of Christian County and Melissa (Jim) Kohn of Cadiz; sons, James (Shelia) Womack of Cadiz and Bruce (Alicia) Harper of Princeton; brother, David Cropper of Nashville, TN; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Annie Murrell Flora; brother, Darrell Cropper and Thurman Cropper.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sugar Creek Church Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

You may light a candle or leave a message with the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/14/2025

Last night’s Holiday Service of Remembrance brought comfort, healing, and hope to so many this holiday season.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to all who helped make this sweet evening possible.

God is good—all the time. 🙏✨

11/13/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Michael David Wright, 33, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Princeton, Kentucky.

Born on January 21, 1992 in Marion, KY to Shelia Hardrick and the late William Hardrick. He was a devoted father, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and faith. Michael David Wright's marriage to Tiffani was everything and he was known for his strong work ethic and generous heart, Michael was a man who could fix or build just about anything. He owned and operated his own tree service, pouring his skill and dedication into every job he took on. A true jack of all trades, he took pride in his work as a mechanic and craftsman, always ready to lend a helping hand to friends, family, or neighbors in need. He made many friends at Trice Hughes

Outside of work, Michael’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. Whether it was riding 4-wheelers, working on cars, he lived for those moments that brought his loved ones together. A car enthusiast, he loved the satisfaction of seeing a project come to life. His warm smile, steady hands, and big heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his spirit lives on in the countless lives he touched and the memories he helped create. Michael David attended Christ Tabernacle Church.

Michael David is survived by his wife, Tiffani Wright of Princeton; three daughters, Adyson Wright, Opal Wright, and Ruby Wright, all of Princeton, one son, Cobain Wright of Princeton; mother, Shelia Hardrick of Princeton; two sisters, Toni Coones of Kuttawa and Gina Hardrick of Indianapolis, IN; two brothers, Austin Hardrick of Providence, Levi Coones of Greenville; his maternal grandparents, Jane Wright and Frankie Wright of Fredonia.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Jent officiating.

Visitation for Michael David will be held from 12:00 p.m. until service time on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Morgan's Funeral Home in Princeton.

Morgan's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

You may light a candle or leave a message for the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com

11/12/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Baby Boy, Khyaire Boyd, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in Evansville, IN.

Khyaire is survived by his loving parents, Laney Stallins and Isaiah Boyd both of Princeton; sister, Kamiyah Boyd; maternal grandmother, Kelly Jackson; maternal great-grandmother, Donna Hester; paternal grandmother, Keisha Boyd; paternal grandfather, Levi Glover; great-aunt, Charlotte Boyd.

Services will be private. Morgan's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

You may light a candle or share a message with the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com.

11/12/2025

♥️ Tomorrow night ♥️

Annual Holiday Service of Remembrance
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church, Princeton

All are welcome — no registration or photo required, regardless of when or where your loved one passed.

Join us for a reverent evening filled with:
• Beautiful music
• An uplifting message
• A moving candlelight service

We look forward to honoring your loved one with you this holiday season.

11/11/2025

IN LOVING MEMORY

Donald “Jay” Herron, age 66, of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born on April 22, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to David and Avis Jean Herron. Jay worked as a truck driver for Logistics and owned his own locksmith business, Herron Safe & Lock. He also proudly served his community as a member of law enforcement-working as a detective with the Princeton Police Department for six years and later serving as Chief of Police for the cities of Nortonville and Mortons Gap for seventeen years. Jay earned his master’s degree in Police Science and Forensic Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. Jay was also a mason and a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge.

Jay loved spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, and camping with family and friends. He also enjoyed collecting knives and metal detecting.

He is survived by his significant other, Jamie Lynn Dooley of Princeton; his daughter, Crissy (Rick) Nichols of Princeton; two sons, Bradley (Amber) Herron of Princeton and Nathan (Ashley) Herron of Princeton; one sister, Michelle Davis of Macon, GA; three brothers, David Herron of Ocala, FL, Richard Herron of Manitou, KY, and Matthew Herron of Manitou, KY; and eight beloved grandchildren: Jake Nichols, Ashby Nichols, Bradley Jay Herron, Jr., Aurora Herron, Ivey Jean Herron, Treyson Herron, Bryce Herron, and Kaylynn Herron.

Visitation for Jay Herron will be held at Morgan’s Funeral Home on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Morgan’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may light a candle or leave a message for the family at www.morgansfuneralhome.com

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