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06/04/2026

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06/04/2026

Janice Brown

Janice S. Brown, 88, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on June 3, 2026.

Born in Henderson to Silas and Irene Overton, Janice graduated from Barrett Manual Training High School in 1954. She worked as an administrative secretary until her retirement.

Janice lived life to the fullest. Known for her quick wit, sense of humor, and tendency to say exactly what was on her mind, she rarely sugarcoated anything. She could light up a room with a joke, a story, or an unfiltered comment. Life was rarely boring in her presence, and those who knew her well will forever cherish the laughter and joy she brought into their lives.

She loved traveling and was always ready for a new adventure, whether it was a trip across the country with her lady friends, a card game with friends, time spent in the kitchen, or making memories with the Chattering Mermaids and Mermen swim class at the YMCA. Janice never met a stranger and had a gift for turning acquaintances into friends.

Nothing brought her greater happiness than spending time with family and friends, sharing meals, stories, and laughter. Of all the roles she held throughout her life, being a grandmother, mother, and Aunt Janice were among her most treasured. Her family brought endless pride, happiness, and purpose to her days.

Janice was a caring and loving woman who celebrated life with enthusiasm and faced its challenges with strength and determination. She was a faithful member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Joe Steinwachs; her brother, Kenny Overton; and her sisters, Judy Pfeffer and Vicki Overton.

She is survived by her son, Joey Steinwachs (Lynn Renee) of Henderson; her daughters, Jennifer O'Nan (Von) of Burlingame, California, and Jan Burris (Steve) of Henderson; her grandchildren, Madison O'Nan (Lillie) and Noah O'Nan, both of Burlingame, California; her brothers, Wayne Overton (Rita) and Jerry Overton (Lou Ann); her sister-in-law, Judy Overton; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

While our hearts are heavy with loss, we take comfort in knowing that Janice would not want us to spend too much time grieving. Instead, she would encourage us to find something we enjoy, embrace life, and make new memories. The world feels a little quieter without her, but the memories she created will live on in all who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever loved.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to Dr. Jessica Watson for her compassionate care, kindness, and support.

In accordance with Janice's wishes, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson is entrusted with arrangements.

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06/03/2026

Norabelle Roseanna Drury

Norabelle Roseanna Drury, Nora to her friends, passed away on Thursday May 28, 2026 after a short illness. Nora was born on November 1, 1931, in Anapee Town – Algoma, Wisconsin. Daughter of Simon and Esther Franda. After the start of WWII, the family moved to Beloit, Wisconsin to work in the factories that produce supplies for the war.

Nora attended high school in Beloit. She learned to play the bass violin and played in both the high school band and local swing band. She decided to see the world and became a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. She then became an administrative assistant for the investment house, John Nuveen.

She married William N Drury III on May 18, 1957, in Chicago and had one child. After her son started school, Nora took college courses and earn a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education and a Master of Arts in special education. For the next 36 years, Nora taught school in Chicago and then Virginia. She spent much of her time in special education.

In 2025, Nora moved to Idaho to be with her son and his family.

She is survived by her child: William Drury IV of Malad, Idaho. Grandson: William Drury V of Burley, Idaho. Her sister Carole Franda of Santa Fa, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William, her sister Mary Jane Johnson, her brother Marcus Franda, and grandson Paul Drury.

Graveside services will be at 12:30 pm on June 10, 2026 at St. Louis Cemetery in Henderson, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am-12:00 pm, June 10 at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson, KY.

In lieu of Flowers, we request a donation to be made to: Ronald McDonald House- Intermountain Area, 935 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1411 https://www.rmhcslc.org/

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06/02/2026

Pat Crafton

Patricia "Pat" Crafton, 85, of Henderson, passed away peacefully at Lucy Smith King Care Center surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born in Drakesboro, Kentucky, to the late J.T. and Juanita (Beliles) Bivins.

Pat loved traveling and was able to visit 49 states. She also enjoyed playing cards, Bingo, and loved dancing. Some of her happiest memories were made spending winters in Okeechobee, Florida with her husband and her parents.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Crafton.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff Druin and Rick Druin (Vickie); her stepdaughters, Cindy Linney (Eugene) and Sara Beth Best; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will cherish her memory.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson, with Brother Ellis Payne officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Druin, Josh Druin, Jeremy Linney, Andy Druin, Tyler King and John Beliles. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Linney, Tom Benthall and Mike Elpers.

Pat will be remembered for her love of family, her adventurous spirit, and the joy she brought to those around her.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Lucy Smith King Care Center, Encompass Health, Dr. Scott Watkins and Dr. Futtrell for the care and kindness shown to Pat and her family.

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05/27/2026

Cynthia "Cindy" Renee Keown

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia "Cindy" Renee (Fenwick) Keown on May 27, 2026. Born on April 5, 1968, in Evansville, IN. Cindy gracefully blended her love for nature with her creative spirit, often spending her days outdoors or immersed in her arts and crafts. Her infectious smile and kind heart left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

Cindy was preceded in death by her beloved father, Charles Ray Fenwick Sr., and her brother, Victor Ray Fenwick. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, James Keown JR; her mother, Sylvia Pearl McDowell Fenwick; and her three cherished children, Melissa Nicole Flahardy, Amanda Dawn Lampkin (T.J.), and Victor DeWayne Keown. Cindy also leaves behind her twin brother, William Fenwick; siblings Charles Fenwick Jr. and Joseph Fenwick Sr. (Michelle); as well as five adoring grandchildren: Anthony, Alexis, and Mia Cobb, along with Dean and Tate Lampkin. She will be greatly missed by numerous nieces and nephews who held her dear.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel at 5:00 PM, with Pastor Jason Cowan officiating. Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the same day to pay their respects and share cherished memories of Cindy.

As we gather to celebrate Cindy's life, we will carry her spirit with us, remembering the warmth she brought into our lives and the love she shared with all.

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05/27/2026

John David Conn

John D. Conn died May 26, 2026, in Henderson, KY, under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 5, 1935, in Livingston County, KY to the late Bill and Gertrude Conn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Conn and wife Norma; his sister, Ann Ferrell and husband Frank; and his sister-in-law, June Jamieson.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janell Conn; one son, David Conn of Dallas, TX; one daughter, Susan (Kelly) Turley of Henderson, KY; two granddaughters, Jenna Lee (Scott) Neuhoff of Richmond, VA and Lena Anderson of Dallas, TX; one sister, Marie Moring (Foy Yancey) of Chandler, AZ; one brother-in-law, Jimmy Rudd of Smithland, KY; as well as several nieces and nephews.

John was an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He held degrees from Kentucky Wesleyan College, Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, MO, and Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. He served as a chaplain at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY, and later as Director of Methodist Hospital's Department of Pastoral Care and Counseling, where he served for over twenty years before retiring in 2021.

John's favorite scripture was Matthew, Chapter 25, and he tried to live by its teachings. He loved being in the presence of laughter.

John requested that, in lieu of flowers or other memorials, those wishing to honor his memory perform a random act of kindness for another person or make a donation to St. Anthony's Hospice in Henderson, KY.

John will be cremated, and his remains will be placed at Scotts Chapel Cemetery in Livingston County, KY, alongside other family members. In honoring his wishes, there will be a private family memorial and burial service at the cemetery.

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05/26/2026

Ricky Allen Martin Sr.

Ricky "Poncho" Martin Sr. 65 of Waverly passed away Sunday May 24, 2026 at his home.

Poncho was born in Henderson to the late James and Virginia (Latta) Martin.

He was a fork lift driver for Rayloc for 32 years. He also enjoyed fishing and yard sales.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Larry Martin, Ralph Martin, Frankie Martin and Duck Martin.

Poncho is surived by his children Ricky A. Martin ll (Kendi) and Maggie Hansbrough; his siblings Vickie Patterson (Frank), Diane Shelton and Jimmy Martin and his three grandsons Briar Martin, Brolin Martin and Bronson Martin.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday June 1, 2026 at Tomblinson Funeral home in Henderson with burial to follow in Smith Mills Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:30 AM until service time on Monday at the funeral home.

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05/21/2026

Everett Laverne Carver

Everett LaVern Carver passed away Wednesday, May 20, at Homeplace Memory Care of Henderson, Kentucky, with his son and daughter-in-law at his side.

Everett (Vern) was born May 12, 1932, to Roy and Zona Carver. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey, and his wife of 60 years, Patsy.

Vern was a Korean War veteran. He barbered, worked at Texas Gas, served as mayor of Slaughters, Kentucky, and was active in his church.

Most of all, Everett loved his Lord God and his family.

He is survived by his son, Terry (Jean) Carver; five grandchildren, Beth (Andy) Freeze, Thomas (Nikki) Carver, Meg (Tom) Lancaster, Mark (Hannah) Carver, and Jo (DeVaughn) Crawford. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren: Micah, Maura, Declan, Rose, Kate, Eliza, June, Everett, Lena, Lyanna, Addilyn, and Ian.

He is also survived by his sister, Nevelyn Zachary; brother, Dewey (Freda) Carver; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jean Willis.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, at Slaughters Baptist Church with Bro. Len Young officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Onton Cemetery with military honors.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Homeplace of Henderson, and St. Anthony's Hospice for their compassionate care of Everett.

Memorial contributions can be made to Slaughters Baptist Church or St. Anthony’s Hospice.

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05/21/2026

Stephen Keith Hope

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life that was a tapestry of experiences, we celebrate the life of a treasured son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and true patriot. Stephen Keith Hope, known to most as "Keith," was born to the late James Charles Hope and Margaret Claudette (Meyer) Hope on December 31, 1953 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, Kentucky. He departed this life on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by many who loved him under the care of Heart 2 Heart Hospice at Ascension Hospital.

He is survived by son Stephen James Hope (Molly) of Barrington, IL; daughters Sarah Guffey (Brent) of Robards, KY, and Amanda Hope of Sturgis, KY; step-daughter; Nicole Jones (Will) of Waverly, KY; his sisters Deborah Hope Dyer of Henderson, KY, and Teresa Hope Kloke (Tim) of Robards, KY; as well as ten grandchildren, three nieces, one nephew, and many other family members and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-nephew, Timothy John Martin Pike, and brother-in-law Ronald Jay Dyer.

Keith lived life his own way and was a man of great talents and aptitudes. He retired from Gibbs Die Casting, but had an extensive career with diverse jobs involving a variety of skills. He could repair anything relating to electrical, air conditioning, engines, welding, etc. He could offer ready advice on how to fix or improve most anything. No matter the job, Keith believed in working hard and providing for the people he loved.

Outside of work, Keith truly came alive outdoors or entertaining. He loved fishing, gardening, hunting, guns, cooking, canning, and good company. He could grow just about anything and was always sharing vegetables from his garden with neighbors and anyone who stopped by. If you knew Keith, you knew he loved to joke around and "mess with people." Making people laugh was one of his favorite things.

Keith was best known for his love of cooking and feeding people. He loved to host people, especially for Nascar races. Keith had a gift in the kitchen and could turn the simplest ingredients into a meal people would talk about long after the plates were cleared. For those unable to come to him, such as parents or older relatives, he delivered home cooked meals weekly. Despite his general distaste for funeral homes, if Keith heard of someone passing, he would be there dropping off a ham. Never known for using recipes, the foods that stand out in memory are his barbequed and smoked meats, pickled okra, jambalaya , chili, chocolate gravy, and peanut butter milkshakes.

Early in life, he lived in places such as Louisiana and Kuwait due to his father's work, but Kentucky was always his home. Keith was described by many as being generous to a fault and willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone. Nothing meant more to him than his family, especially his ten grandchildren. Spending time with them brought him genuine happiness. Those who knew him will deeply miss his stories, humor, cooking, and generous spirit. In short, he was hardworking, independent, loyal, and the kind of man who could make friends wherever he went.

Knowing his dislike of funeral homes and that he did not want people to gather to be sad, a private graveside service will be performed at a future date yet to be determined. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Saint Anthonys Hospice, Christian Outreach, or Riverside Church.

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05/21/2026

Larry Thomas Shelton

Larry Thomas Shelton, 74 of Sebree, KY passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at his home.

He was born in Henderson, KY on September 22, 1951 to the late Howard Duvall and Ruby Lena (Thompson) Shelton

Larry retired from Scott Manufacturing in Sebree. He enjoyed hunting and wood working.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 4 sisters; Dororthy Wilson, Oneida Greenfield, Daryl Sue Ballard and Georgie Lee Floyd, 3 brothers; Howard JR. Shelton , James “Jim” Shelton and George Shelton.

He is survived by his wife Wilma Jean (Paul) Shelton, 1 sister, Judy Osborn of Sebree, 2 brothers; Billy Wayne Shelton and Douglas Shelton both of Sebree, KY. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday May 23rd at Tomblinson Funeral Home Sebree Chapel.

Dr. Bob Hardison will officiate.

Burial will be in Shelton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be David Shelton, Dustin Shelton, Hunter Shelton, Hayden Shelton, Gary Brooks and Gilberto Joaquin.

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