The Messenger

What started on July 18, 2022 out as a typical day for the Tates quickly took a turn after Fred got to his Morgantown Mission Board Meeting. Around 5:30pm Fred was about to call the meeting to order but instead unknown to the board Fred was having a heart attack. First responder, Luke Mooneyhan was able to revive Fred to get him ready for transport to the Medical Center ER. This was just the beginning of a 10 day journey in the CCU. On the 10th day it was decided by me (Phyllis) that Fred had suffered enough! He passed peacefully at 10:26pm that night on July 27, 2022. Charles Frederick Tate aka known as Rosey the Clown was born in Madisonville, KY on Friday, March 18, 1949. When his mother...

Patsy Marie Jones, 85, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. The Barnsley, KY native was a daughter of the late Lawycerner Pyle Cartwright and Hamilton Cartwright. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J. Richard Jones, and a daughter, Terri Daugherty. Mrs. Jones was a member of Rich Pond Baptist Church, where she played piano and the organ. She received her master's degree from WKU and worked as a teacher for Rich Pond Elementary from 1973 to 2000. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 15 at Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville, KY at 4:00 pm....

Vera Mae Nuckols, 101, of New Palestine, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1920 in Hanson, Kentucky as the daughter of the late Robert and Viola (Welts) Slaton. Vera was proud to have served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She was thankful to be included in the 4th Indy Honor Flight to Washington, DC and afterward became one of the organization's most ardent supporters. Vera worked for many years at Naval Avionics retiring in May of 1982. In retirement she was an active member of NARFE. Vera enjoyed winning BINGO and especially enjoyed her weekly visits from best friend Jackie Richards. Vera was an active member of Irvington United...

Zelma Jane Devine Fitch, 78 of Bowling Green passed away Sunday January 29, 2022 in Bowling Green. She was born in Calhoun, KY on September 28, 1943 to the late Willie Henry and Minnie Proctor Devine. Zelma was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Mildred Branson, four brothers; Howard, James, David and Larry Devine. Zelma was a Master cosmetologist and had been a hairdresser for over 42 years. She loved life and her family very much. Zelma is survived by her daughter Jennifer Pentecost(Steven), four sisters; Nelda Keown, Judy Carroll (Donnie), Sandra Dickerson (John) and Lynda Devine, two brothers; Bobby Devine and Billy Devine, a sister in law, Debra Devine, three grandchildren;...

Linda "Sister" Stalls, 78 of Waxhaw, North Carolina passed away at 10:28 pm on May 22, 2021. Having suffered a stroke on the evening of May 21, Sister passed surrounded by the love of friends and family. Sister was born on June 9, 1942, in Franklin, Kentucky to George Washington Bryant and Alice Marie Bryant. She married the love of her life, John Stalls, in Murray, Kentucky on April 4, 1963. John "Preacher" Stalls preceded her in death on April 25, 2000. Together, Preacher and Sister pastored, ministered, traveled, wrote songs, and loved God and His people. In 1975, Sister was nominated for a Dove Award for her song, "Steppin' on the Clouds." Family and loved ones preceded in death are,...

Cassandra "Cassie" Lukens, 54, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Cassie was born April 1, 1967 in Morganfield, KY to David Markham and Shelia (Lovell) Carson. She was a 1985 graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School in Madisonville, KY. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas in 1992. Cassie married the love of her life, John Lukens on November 30, 1991. Together, they welcomed their son John Cole and daughter Riley. She worked as an RN doing Home Health Care from 1992 until 2000 when she decided to step away and spend her time doing what she loved most,...

William F. (Bill) McReynolds, Jr., age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Bill was born on August 24, 1937, in Gracey (Christian County), Kentucky to William F. and Marie (Morrison) McReynolds. He was a member of Newstead Presbyterian Church in Christian County. Bill graduated from South Christian High School in 1955, served four years in the U.S. Air Force, and then received his Bachelor's of Science degree in forestry from the University of Kentucky in 1973. He began his career working for the State of Kentucky's Division of Abandoned Mine Lands, but spent the greater part of his working years with the U.S. Department of Interior as an inspector of reclamation of abandoned mine...

Lolita Constance Kotarek Krusinski, 89, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Lexington, KY. Lolita was born February 19, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Elizabeth Jarocki and John Kotarek. Lolita was preceded in death in 2019, byher beloved husband of 69 years, Richard Krusinski. Lolita is survived by her son, David (Eda Kacki) Krusinski ,Chicago, IL; daughters, Jane(Dale)Dvorak, Waco, TX and Gail (Hal) Harned, Lexington, KY; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and one brother, Jack (Joyce) Kotarek of Cadiz, KY, whom she adored. Lolita served as a deputy sheriff in Hopkins county overseeing tax collection for over 20 years. She was known for her precious heart,...

Veronica Sue Vandiver, 84, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 19th, 2020. Visitation will be Monday, December 28th at 11:00am with funeral at 1:00pm at Jessen Funeral Home~Whiteland Chapel. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenwood, Indiana.

On December 7th at 2:45 pm, Victoria Ann Renshaw of Bowling Green, Ky. and formerly of Madisonville, Ky., was called to her eternal home. God's plan for our beautiful Mom was evident in how she encouraged and inspired others. Her joy and calling in life was silently giving meaningful opportunities to so many. Our Mom will live on through her soulmate of over 50 years, her husband, Danny L. Renshaw, as well as her three children Deborah, Ryan, and Tommy. Family was everything to her and she always taught us to keep the ones you love close no matter what. Her passion later in life was evident in how she loved her seven grandchildren - McKenzie, Danny Lynn, Rush, Jagger, Mallory, Julianne...

Emmon Ray Martin, 91, of South Bend, IN passed away on Friday October 9, 2020 at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross. He was born on June 6, 1929 in Nebo, KY to Talburn and Ova Lee (Maddox) Martin. He married Gertrude Gibbons on October 24, 1952. She preceded him in death in 2015. Mr. Martin served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Uniroyal for 37 years. He is survived by: a son, Rick (Kay) Martin, of Osceola; two daughters, Vickie (Marty) Roeder of Osceola and Donna (Paul) Young of Mishawaka; 2 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Raymond, Glendon and Archie Martin; and his sisters: Magalene...

James R. "Jim" Green II died peacefully at home in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 3, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 8, 1934. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Phyllis, his children: James III (Vicki), Jerry, Joe, Melody (Randy) Hastings, his siblings: Evelyn McKinney, Roger (Teresa), Darrell (Cindy), and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who he enjoyed and loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Dorothy, and sister Donna Roush. Jim joined the U.S. Marine Corp (1952-1957) and served as Corporal in the 1st Marine Division in the Korean War. He then pursued his lifelong career in automotive sales which...