Area Obituaries
Malcom Thompson (1948 – 2026)
Malcom Thompson, 78, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. The Scottsville native was a son of the late Lester Edgar Thompson and Wavie Jeanette Williams Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Patty Thompson, Scottsville; one son, Anthony Thompson and wife, Darla, Scottsville; one…
Read MoreTheora Maxine Hill Wade (1929 – 2026)
Theora Maxine Hill Wade, 96, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care. The Claypool, Ky., native was a homemaker, former nurses aide at Allen County War Memorial Hospital and member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late George Columbus Hill and…
Read MoreEarline Frost (1941 – 2026)
Earline Frost, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Cal Turner Specialty Care and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 21, 1941, in Scottsville, Ky., she lived a life marked by kindness, laughter and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Earline graduated from…
Read MoreLoretta Lean Holland Carter (1965 – 2026)
Loretta Lean Holland Carter, better known to her family as Retta, passed from this life on February 5, 2026, in Scottsville, Ky., at the age of 60 years, eight months, and 14 days. She was born in Lafayette, Tenn., on May 22, 1965, to the late Jerry B. “Fuzz” Holland and Wanda Lean Ford Holland.…
Read MoreClint Dewayne Merchant (1961 – 2026)
Clint Dewayne Merchant, 64, of Collinsville, Ill., passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at St. Louis Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, M0. The Granite City, Ill., native was a son of the late Grady Simpson and Mable Willene Estes Simpson. He is survived by one son, Jared Merchant and wife, Whitney, Bowling Green, Ky.; one…
Read MoreJoy Douglas Livesay (1933 – 2026)
Joy Douglas Livesay, age 92, died Sunday, February 8, 2026 at The Medical Center of Scottsville in Scottsville, Ky. She was a member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church. Joy worked for many years at Washington Overall Manufacturing and served the community as a seamstress as well. Joy was born in Scottsville to the late Ervin…
Read MoreDon P. Welch (1934 – 2026)
Don P. Welch, 91, of Scottsville, Ky., passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care. The Scottsville native was a farmer, former employee and board member of Allen County Farmer’s Service and member and deacon of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Robert Anthony Welch…
Read MoreHarvey Glen Taggart (1943 – 2026)
Harvey Glen Taggart, age 83, Died Saturday Feb. 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Harvey Glen Taggart and Emma Elizabeth Hobdy Taggart. Preceding him in death are two children and three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sherry Taggart; son,…
Read MoreRuby Janette Saunders Tinsley (1935 – 2026)
Ruby Janette Saunders Tinsley, age 90, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at her residence in Scottsville, Ky. She was a daughter of the late Herbert Clyde Saunders and Lucille Ellison Saunders. She is also preceded in death by a brother, two sons and a daughter. She is survived by her husband of 73 years,…
Read MoreBobbie J. Hooten (1942 – 2026)
Bobbie J. Hooten, age 84, of Morgantown, Ky., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 at the Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He was born in Scottsville, Ky., on February 3, 1942. Bobbie was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church, an Army Veteran and retired from public work after 55 years. …
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