The Owensboro Times News By The Owensboro Times August 4 — The East Daviess County Water Association has lifted the water boil advisory although it could be later tonight before water pressure returns to normal for some customers According to the utility’s Facebook page the boil advisory was lifted around 4:30 p.m Sunday when they announced “all of our samples came back clear.” In response to multiple customers commenting on the Facebook post and asking about water pressure “It may be later tonight before full pressure is restored.” Follow the East Daviess County Water Association on Facebook for the latest information. The East Daviess County Water Association has issued a boil advisory for the Knottsville area. They released a list of the affected roads. Officials say they don’t have an anticipated time of when the advisory will be lifted. In a comment regarding the estimated repair time, East Daviess County Water Association said they are unsure of a timeframe but that their crew is onsite and “will be there until the water is restored.” As a precautionary measure, all water used for drinking or food preparation should be brought to a rolling boil for 5 minutes. Authorities will announce when it’s acceptable to return to normal practices once the water test results are verified. Sports Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West one of the most popular pizza restaurants may be long gone in Owensboro you can still get a taste of PizzAroma pizza by taking a short drive to beautiful Knottsville Millays Tavern & Grill is a hidden gem that shouldn't be hidden Bob Leucht brought his passion for pizza to Owensboro It didn't take long for the restaurant to take off Their unique blend of spices made their pizza sauce something special I sure remember PizzaRoma they had the best pizza in town they were great I used to get it all the time, especially when they moved to Wesleyan Park Plaza. I got it quite a bit. - Dee Latanzio he handed the reigns over to his daughter Sherry It would be an Owensboro tradition until August 16th It was the best pizza in the world. -  Jeff Love Read More: The History of PizzARoma in Owensboro, Kentucky The Tavern has been a Knottsville fixture since 1941 when it became a popular hangout place to have a drink Had to stop by Millay's today to see if it would satisfy my Pizzaroma cravings. So good. - April Kirtley Berry I did a pizza and wing poll a few years ago Millay's Tavern & Grill was voted into the top ten for both I hadn't heard of them; I knew I wanted to visit soon and I've been back whenever I get the chance It's a great place to meet with family and friends The owners are amazing people themselves & the staff is great. Service is amazing!! It's a "hole in the wall" type place, always passed by or overlooked but it's so worth going! If you live in Knottsville or anywhere near Owensboro, it's a definite must!! - Rene Howard Owners Kenny and Donna Lawson have a long history with the Leucht family who started PizzAroma so there could be a connection she wouldn't give away any family secrets She did say that Bob comes into the restaurant and enjoys a slice now and then You don't have to take my word for it Many pizza lovers agree the pizza tastes similar If you want that PizzaARoma pizza then you must go to Millay's Tavern in Knottsville. It is hands down the best pizza in the area and tastes just like PizzaARoma but better. -BrianSpanky Evans you'll need to try the second-best thing on the menu Order the meaty chicken wings with Matt's Sauce It's a custom sauce recipe made on-site My friends and I wish they'd bottle it up to sell I don’t know who Matt is but his sauce is the best wing sauce I’ve EVER eaten!! They are the friendliest people too! Great place to eat! - April Mills Huff Gallery Credit: Dave Spencer If you're feeling nostalgic, you can still get a taste of PizzAroma pizza by taking a short drive to beautiful Knottsville. Millays Tavern & Grill is a hidden gem.\nRead More I sure remember PizzaRoma they had the best pizza in town they were great I used to get it all the time, especially when they moved to Wesleyan Park Plaza. I got it quite a bit. - Dee Latanzio It was the best pizza in the world. -  Jeff Love Read More: The History of PizzARoma in Owensboro, Kentucky Had to stop by Millay's today to see if it would satisfy my Pizzaroma cravings. So good. - April Kirtley Berry The owners are amazing people themselves & the staff is great. Service is amazing!! It's a "hole in the wall" type place, always passed by or overlooked but it's so worth going! If you live in Knottsville or anywhere near Owensboro, it's a definite must!! - Rene Howard If you want that PizzaARoma pizza then you must go to Millay's Tavern in Knottsville. It is hands down the best pizza in the area and tastes just like PizzaARoma but better. -BrianSpanky Evans I don’t know who Matt is but his sauce is the best wing sauce I’ve EVER eaten!! They are the friendliest people too! Great place to eat! - April Mills Huff Features By Josh Kelly Knottsville will have its own Porch Fest on May 25, with five homes opening their lawns and porches to a total of 10 musical acts throughout the evening. All the homes will be located on KY 144, as organizers hope to bring the community together and celebrate local talent. Organizer Kathy Hagan said she didn’t know how many artist applications she’d receive and was pleased with the outcome. “I got a lot more than I realized. Some people were just asking me, ‘Can we perform?’ and we welcomed them, so we ended up with 10 performers and five porches,” Hagan said. Hagan noted that they tried to keep all homes on the same side of the road to avoid people crossing KY 144. The highway will still be open to traffic during the event. The first round of shows will start at 6 p.m. on all five of the porches, and the second group of performers will go on at 8 p.m. Porch 1 – Ivan & Kathy Hagan’s Porch (9304 KY 144) Porch 2 – Tom’s Hell & Ice Porch (9334 KY 144) Porch 3 – Danny & Anne Howard’s Porch (9454 KY 144) Porch 4 – Church Parking Lot (9546 KY 144) Porch 5 – Kenny & Benita Turner’s Porch (9614 KY 144) “We have a lot of talented people up here, and everybody loves a good night of music. It just brings the community together,” Hagan said. In addition to music, the church parking lot will sell hot dogs, burgers, and pork nachos. Kona Ice and other food trucks will be in attendance. Hagan said they will sell T-shirts as well. Organizers ask that all guests park in the larger of the two lots at St. William Catholic Church at 9545 KY 144 or at the Knottsville gym. If it rains, Hagan said the event will be canceled. A Knottsville woman is facing drug and weapon charges after a search warrant resulted in the seizure of firearms, meth, fentanyl pills, and other evidence of a trafficking operation, according to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. According to DCSO, the Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant on Thursday in the 9600 block of KY 1389 at the residence of Jennifer Lewis-Seaton. Detectives had previously received information of a possible drug trafficking operation at this residence and opened an investigation, according to DCSO. Lewis-Seaton, 44, was the only person at the residence at the time of the search warrant, a release says. Lewis-Seaton was charged and lodged in the Daviess County Detention Center. Lewis-Seaton faces the following charges, according to DCSO: Business By Laura Murphy Jonathan Roby began working at Doodlebugs Grocery when he was a sophomore in high school After eight years as owner and 20 years working there Roby has decided to put the business up for sale.  “It was my first high school job,” Roby said but now I am going to pursue something different.” first opened in 1969 under the name Lanham’s Grocery — though it was known as Doodlebugs by most of the customers “We chose to use Doodlebugs because that is what it was already known for After serving in this store for two decades Roby said he is the only one still working who has been there that long.  “I am the only one who stuck around,” he said my dad and my sister came around to help me so it has still been a family owned business.” Roby knows firsthand all the opportunities that exist in the store — such as adding a drink cooler or offering hot foods such as pizzas to serve the customers who have been coming for years.  “You could do a lot of things with it,” Roby said Roby said the store did not experience the negative effects that some small businesses encountered during the pandemic.  they wanted to stay away from the big public,” he said “We also get customers from far away that just like our product … It actually kind of helped us.”  The location is unique in that it offers a grocery store hardware store and a place for customers to get gas all in one.   considers this a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey business.  orderly and fully stocked with all grocery staples that are always in demand,” Shookman said “Lottery and beer sales have increased profitability The possibilities are endless for future growth.” “You go to Knottsville and you are taken back to a different era where service is very important When you go into that store and it’s like a mom-and-pop grocery store; it’s very special,” Shookman said.  The sale of Doodlebugs includes all inventory and equipment. It is listed for $249,900. More information can be found on the listing page here.  of Philpot passed away at his home on Tuesday He graduated from Daviess County High School in 1997 He joined the Plumbers and Pipefitters local 633 and became a journeyman pipefitter as one of the best around Wes was a part of the Knottsville Fire Department Wes enjoyed making others laugh; he was an avid UK fan and enjoyed spending time with his kiddos whenever they were free to come over Wes was very spontaneous and had a bubbly personality with such a big heart Wes was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents KY with a graveside service at a later date By John Kirkpatrick As the oldest Catholic church in Daviess County, St. Lawrence in Knottsville is celebrating its bicentennial today. The celebration will begin with Mass at noon with The Rev. Bishop William Medley presiding, followed by a barbecue lunch and music at the church’s picnic grounds.  In 1822, Father Charles Nerinckx offered the first Catholic Mass in the county for members of the parish at the home of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Henning. Before 1822, the early settlers depended on circuit rider missionaries who traveled the country to offer Mass and sacraments.  Often referred to as the patriarch of the frontier, Father Elicia Durbin was assigned to the area in 1824, serving settlers from Nelson County to Eastern Illinois. He had a lean-to structure constructed to provide the community with a place for him to say Mass and lay his head.  Four years later, the community erected a log church off present-day KY 144 when William Griffith and Benjamin Field donated 200 acres to the church and 160 to the Diocese of Bardstown. Griffith and Field were from Yellowbanks, now referred to as Owensboro.  Under the leadership of the first full-time pastor, Father John Wathen, the parish raised the first brick church in 1833. The bishop visited just a few short years later and experienced the exponential growth first-hand; expansion was imminent.  By the 1870s, the structure began to deteriorate, and Wathen and company decided it was time to erect a new facility. They completed the current church at the cost of $10,000 and offered the first Mass debt-free on Feb.11, 1872. The parish also constructed a rectory, using the first floor as a home for the priest and the top floor as a boarding school for boys. Documentation shows families often paid for tuition with tangible items like beef, vegetables, and even candlesticks. While the schools struggled to remain open at times, education remained a primary focus for St. Lawrence, opening a new school in 1881. With no money to support the Franciscan nuns who were teaching, the school closed a decade later. The 1920s saw the parish open a parochial school, and by 1925, many local public schools closed because of the influx of students attending Catholic schools. Many nuns and community members dedicated their time and efforts to keep the school afloat. A fire took the school in 1960, forcing students to attend St. Williams a few miles down the road. In 1966 St. Mary of the Woods in Whitesville and St. Williams and St. Lawrence in Knottsville combined to form the Trinity High School that still operates today. St. Lawrence continues to fund Mary Carrico, which offers a Catholic education in Knottsville for pre-K through 8th-grade students. The present church structure has undergone four major renovations, including adding a parish hall in 1980. Stories passed down from generation to generation detail a long history of church picnics and the introduction of mutton and burgoo from Irish settlers. Churchgoers say the first documented picnic in the local paper was 1883. Newspaper archives from the 1930s indicate people would travel by the thousands via a bus schedule from surrounding communities to attend the picnics. “This is a historical church, and we have many families that help to maintain it,” said archivist and event organizer Pam Higdon. “Many generations of families have been a part of the parish since its conception.” Father Shijo Vadakumkara is the current priest and will accompany the bishop to the ceremonies. Aug. 10 marked the feast day of St. Lawrence, so organizers marked Aug. 14 as the perfect day for the homecoming and bicentennial festivities. He died peacefully within his home with his beloved wife whom he called “Hon” for 65 years Lawrence to the late Joe and Rosie Morris Lanham As a very young boy he learned to work hard He loved the land and everything it provided and later in life as a contest to see who could grow the first red tomato of the season spending many hours fishing from his pontoon at Rough River and a good joke He thoroughly enjoyed a good barbeque surrounded by his family Diddle was a proud and honorable man and the strong patriarch of his family He was a man of the Catholic faith and a veteran of the U.S He never took his good fortune for granted and always paid it forward Lanham also was preceded in death by his son Those left to cherish his memory include his wife and Pat (Gail); 19 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; sisters Joan Payne of Knottsville and Dorene Russell (Frankie) of Owensboro; brothers “Doodlebug” Lanham and Gene (Cynthia) Lanham of Knottsville; devoted caregiver Annette Connor; a host of numerous nieces and nephews and other beloved friends and relatives A funeral Mass service will be 11:00 am Thursday at St Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 until 8:00 with prayers at 6:30 pm and Thursday from 8:30 am until 10:00 am at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Passionist Nuns of Saint Joseph Monastery Memories and condolences for the family of John “Diddle” Lanham may be left at www.glenncares.com Martha Rose Miles Johnson (86) passed away peacefully November 28 Lawrence Catholic Church where she served as lector and pastoral musician She was a recipient of the Sophia Award in 2009 from the Diocese of Owensboro Martha worked 12 years at GE and 33 years at Glenmore Distillery where she retired in 2008 gardening and most importantly spending time with family & friends She is survived by her six children: Elaine (Jeff) Berry Barry (Tammi) Johnson and Beth (Scotty) Russelburg eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren Visitation will be held at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville on Thursday expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on May 2 Born to Frank Henry and Mary Lucy Hamilton Boehmann Tom married the love of his life Stella Jackson on November 21 Together they raised their four children in the Catholic faith He was a lifelong farmer dedicated to the land they purchased their farm in Knottsville in March 1971 and continued operating Boehmann Farms for over 54 years While working as a self-employed farmer he also took on employment with Green Coal Company and Miles Farm Supply working before sunup to well after sundown After retiring he put his time and passion into gardening Generously sharing its bounty with family and friends you can take more than that.” A kid at heart chasing the same thrill he’d loved since childhood He loved nothing more than trail riding with his kids family and friends – but especially his grandkids He will always be remembered for his love for his family he was preceded in death by his brothers: Jimmy Frank “Bud,” Louis and Joe Boehmann; sisters: Rita Mae and Betty Jean Boehmann Patsy Nall and Dorothy Hayden; father-in-law James A Gracie and Nolan Howard; 2 step-grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren with twins due in August; 6 step-great-grandchildren; a brother Bill Boehmann and many nieces and nephews he loved dearly The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to hospice of Western Kentucky KY with burial will follow in St Lawrence Church Cemetery 2020 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to the late Conen and Evaline Lanham Payne Tommy retired in June of 2009 as Manager of the East Daviess Co He was a member of the Knights of Columbus had been a member of the Teamsters Union out of Evansville Tommy enjoyed watching different sports especially baseball and spending time with his great grandchildren Keith Payne in September of 1987 and a sister Kristie Cecil and husband Bart of Knottsville and wife Cindy of Bowling Green and Tony Payne and wife Patty of Mt Bill “Budgie” Payne and wife Carla of Owensboro and Benny Payne and wife Janice of Grand Ledge the visitation at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and funeral mass at St Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Carrico School, c/o St. William Catholic Church, 9515 Ky. 144, Philpot, KY 42366. Memories and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com lovingly known as “Tommy,” passed away while receiving physical therapy at Deaconess Encompass and working to regain his strength and return to his cherished home and family Tommy was born in the tight-knit community of Knottsville KY to Ignatius Drury and Willie Mae (Higdon) Payne where he developed a lifelong pride in his Kentucky roots Tommy’s childhood and community fostered his love of family Charles “Frankie” Millay (fallen 4/19/1965) Army until he left to marry his former wife Tommy remained deeply patriotic and grounded in his Catholic faith always honoring those who served our country and sharing his patriotism with all Tommy became a young father and worked tirelessly to support his family He worked for two decades as a project supervisor at Kelly and Wilmore working with South Central Bell and supporting Kentucky farmers and residents Tommy welcomed another beautiful daughter and blessing He cherished Amanda dearly and appreciated her devoted love and medical care from her and her mom as he grew older Tommy was blessed to live with Amanda and his grandson whose accomplishments as a talented football player and stellar student at Mater Dei High School this year brought him constant joy Tommy’s love for his family also extended to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren each of whom he celebrated with frequent bragging and personal pride Known for his signature dishes—BBQ dip and mutton and potato soup—he found boundless joy in sharing meals and endless talks with family Tommy also loved homegrown vegetables in the summer and enthusiasm for current events and people He cheered on the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky football and basketball teams uniting his family and friends over a shared love of sports Tommy is survived by his beloved children: Tina Payne Hunt (Paul) and Amanda Payne; his grandchildren: Kingston; Liam Payne (Nikki) and Reece Payne; Nicole and Christina Hunt; Martina Riney-Foster (Ally) and Mikala Riney; and his great-grandchildren: Harper Tommy’s love for his family and friends was immeasurable and laughter will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him He always enjoyed family gatherings for holidays and celebrations He will be deeply missed but forever remembered His legacy will be carried on by his children and great-grandchildren as they seek to live and love unconditionally and are determined that no matter what personal or health challenges they face they will stay strong and appreciate all of life’s blessings Dad always made time to ask how his children and grandchildren were doing Tell everyone hello and I love them.” May all continue to be kind A Celebration of Life will be held in Owensboro Visitation will take place at Glenn Funeral Home from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM at St William Parish Building Fund https://www.swslparishes.org/ or Mater Dei High School Football IN https://www.materdeiwildcats.com/giving Messages and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com Lucille Cecilia Johnson Melton died January 24 encircled by family and a window view of the yard she loved Kentucky to the late Timothy and Hilda Millay Johnson She married William Carl “K.O.” Melton and work relocated them to Iowa and then Northern Indiana where they raised their family of eleven children Retirement brought them back to their hometown where K.O She was quiet and soft spoken unless she was watching her favorite sports teams She was the last of her siblings to leave; what a wonderful reunion it will be Tom Melton (Jenny) and Chris Melton (Carrie) IN; Joe Melton (Sue) of Whitesville and Mickey Melton of Knottsville; daughters IN and Gail Lanham of Knottsville; 31 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Edith Johnson of Knottsville and Bernadette Melton of Owensboro until the time of Mass on Saturday at the church Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Mary Carrico Catholic School By Kharley Redmon July 25 marks the 43rd anniversary of the murder of Terri Marie Howell. With the case still unsolved, family members of Howell and the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office are reigniting their investigations with hopes to bring closure and Howell’s killer to justice. In 1980, Howell’s body was found strangled and burned in an abandoned farmhouse by Free Silver Road and Lanham Road outside of Knottsville. For many years, Howell’s mother Ava Merle Wortheam acted as the main spokesperson and advocate for Howell. After Wortheam died in 2021, Penny Tomes has continued to bring awareness to Howell’s case. Tomes is the former spouse of Kenny Howell, Terri’s son, and the mother of Terri’s grandchildren. “Even though it’s been 43 years, the family deserves closure, and (Terri) deserves having justice for what happened to her,” Tomes said. “Somebody needs to continue to speak up, speak out, and stay on top of it the way Grandma Merle did.” Tomes said that she, other family members, and DCSO have worked on the case on and off for years, and she felt it was time for another big push. “My own children (started) asking questions about it,” Tomes said. “I got all of my paperwork back out again and really started looking into it.” Capt. Jeff Payne, criminal investigations commander for DCSO, said spoke about where the department is at with Terri’s case. “(Terri’s case) is a banker’s box full of binders and paperwork,” Payne said. “I have not been able to go through all of it yet because crime hasn’t been put on hold. There’s other cases that I’m having to work that are active cases – I’m a working captain. I wish I knew everything about this case, but I’m still digesting all the information from previous investigators.”  Terri’s case is also unique because many of the key witnesses and suspects have died, Payne said. “It’s trying to put a puzzle together without a picture to go off of,” Payne said. Last week, DCSO shared a report of the details of the case and encouraged members of the public to reach out if they have any helpful or new information. According to the report, Howell, 24, was last seen alive on Thursday, July 25, 1980, at the Hasty Tasty – a local restaurant and bar at 1202 East 4th Street. Howell and a friend left around 1 a.m. with an unidentified man, per the report. Witnesses said the vehicle was a light blue, 1960s, two-door Ford passenger car with round lights.  Witnesses described the man as a white male with brown hair, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, and a slender build. When Howell and her friend realized they were going in the opposite direction of their homes, the friend jumped out of the car while Howell remained in the vehicle, the report says. Firefighters found Howell’s body at 4:45 p.m. on July 25, 1980. According to a Messenger-Inquirer article from Tuesday, July 29, 1980, Wortheam filed a missing persons report Saturday, July 26 and was contacted by Sheriff Harold Taylor.  According to the autopsy report, Coroner Mike Everly performed Howell’s autopsy at Haley-McGinnis funeral home on the 26th. Wortheam maintained in multiple interviews about the case that Howell was buried the same day. Using dental records and Terri’s blouse, found 100 yards away from the body site, Terri was identified Sunday, July 27, 1980. Howell’s obituary, published in the Messenger-Inquirer on Monday, July 28, 1980, said there was no visitation and a graveside service was hosted at Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Tomes hopes DCSO’s efforts come to fruition and help move the case along. “We just want to work with them,” Tomes said. “We want to be able to still be involved, and if they have questions, we want to be able to answer those in a positive light.” In addition to her own investigation, Tomes started the “Justice For Terri Howell” Facebook page. Tomes started the page to keep the memory of Howell alive and give community members a space to share any new or helpful information. “After speaking with several people locally about Terri, I felt like that was a good way to get some information out there to keep her case relevant,” Tomes said. “That page, I’m hoping, will allow people to get some knowledge of her case and think, ‘Wait a minute, uncle so and so went to that bar or drove a car like that.’” After 43 years, Tomes said that kind of community collaboration is crucial. “It’s going to take somebody stepping forward with some targeted information about it,” Tomes said. Daviess County Sheriff Brad Youngman said he is taking new measures to be proactive and ensure that cases like Terri’s do not sit on shelves unsolved. Like Tomes, Youngman said that community collaboration is a crucial component. “We’re going to use our web page to keep these cases (in front of) the public, not just in a banker’s box down in the basement,” Youngman said. “We’re going to remind people on our social media. We’re going to ask things to try to get people to remember that this case exists.” In addition, Youngman said that the investigation staff is scheduled to receive specialized “cold case” training in the coming months. “That’s a specialized skill,” Youngman said. “You can be a very experienced, great detective, but it’s like any other type of specialty – you have to go to specialty training to be good at it.” While the department is trying to be proactive, it is also important to remember that these measures will take time, Youngman said. Tomes said that although her main goal is solving Terri’s case, some of the interaction she has seen on the “Justice for Terri Howell” Facebook page gives her hope that she can help more people whose case files are still sitting on shelves. “I know in my heart what our family has dealt with through the years with Terri’s case,” Tomes said. “My heart goes out to these other families, and I want to elaborate some of their cases as well, hopefully down the road. I’m in no way, shape, or form a private investigator; this is just something that’s close to our hearts here in my family, and that’s why it’s so important to us.” she leaves behind a legacy of love and happiness Born to the late Joan (Hamilton) Cecil and Joseph Johnson Jean was a cherished member of the Hamilton and Johnson families of Knottsville and St Jeanie graduated from Trinity High School and embraced the role of a dedicated homemaker with passion Her home was a sanctuary of homemade meals and heartfelt gatherings a testament to her passion for cooking and love of sharing good times over a cold beer Later she applied her dedication and strong work ethic to her position at US Bank Jean’s spirit and creativity were evident in all that she did from her gardening to her various creative projects Her love for making and crafting was always an outlet for expressing her creativity and bringing joy to those around her guiding her actions and providing her strength through the years She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Amanda Higgins (Seth) and Joe Wedding Jr.; her grandchildren Katie Bollinger and Ashley Bollinger; and her sister and dedication will live on in the hearts of her family and friends and warmth will be missed by all who knew her Visitation will be at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory Friday from 3:00 until 7:00 PM Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Carrico Catholic School Messages and condolences for the family may be shared at www.glenncares.com 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky the daughter of Sylvester “Beck” and Cora Payne of Knottsville She was a loving wife and caring mother of four children Linda also worked as a nurse at the Wendell Foster Center for over 26 years She was devout in her Catholic faith and a member of St Linda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and sewing quilts She will be remembered for her unconditional love of her family her readiness to help those she loved in ways some never knew three siblings who died shortly after birth Charles Gregory Johnson sharing over 50 beautiful years of marriage together and CoraAnne Roberts; Katelynn (Zack) Rhodes David Joe (Pat) Payne and Larry (Gennie) Payne A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Friday Lawrence Catholic Church with no visitation before the service Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301. Memories and condolences to the family can be shared at www.glenncares.com 1937 to the late William Lawson and Clara Mae Fulkerson Cecil A lifetime member of St William’s Parish where he served as Eucharistic minister and was an active member that served fully in his capacity He and his wife Jackie were Recipient of the Sofia Award in 2009 He served 8 years in the Army Reserve and got called to active duty in 1961 An outstanding member of his community he served as a Volunteer Firefighter for 25 years He enjoyed helping others and making his community a better place Sharing produce with family and friends was a pastime that he enjoyed His biggest smiles were when he got accolades for his garden he was also preceded in death by children Kimberly Cecil Terry Justin Lee Cecil and Geralynn Marie Cecil and three unnamed babies He is survived by wife of 64 years Jacqueline Hood Cecil his daughters Alicia (Mike) Harrington of Philpot Ky His Grandchildren Kasey (Eric) Van Buskirk and Randall (Arlene) Cecil both of Philpot Expressions of sympathy can be made to St Williams’s Building Campaign fund To honor him by giving of your time to improve your community would be the best way to insure his good work continues the local Cowboy Camp is returning to the county’s east side on April 19-21 It offers those with little or no riding experience an opportunity to hone their ranching skills Mike McKinley is the ranch foreman and owner of McKinley QH The two will host the event on Roberts’ ranch which boasts more than 300 heads of cattle on 440 acres at 10661 Floral Road in Knottsville showing folks how it’s done out West,” said McKinley who spent most of his professional career as a ranch foreman “Several people can’t travel West to a dude ranch to see how one works for various reasons This allows us to invite people to hang out with us for a weekend to see what life is like on a cattle ranch.” The camp provides hands-on instruction on branding Campers also participate in a cattle drive which the public can watch from a safe distance As the sun sets and the day’s work is done participants can enjoy cowboy grub around a campfire with the occasional guitar solo.  “What I like about what we do is we don’t just tell people how to do something; we offer hands-on experience,” he said We had over 250 people here last year from several states and as far as Oklahoma.” McKinley said they do nearly everything by horseback They serve cowboy cuisine on Friday and Saturday nights and host a cowboy church service on Sunday mornings.  He reiterated that the camp is for aspiring cowboys and cowgirls of all ages a 79-year-old woman who had always wanted to experience the cowgirl life attended the camp.  Children under the age of 12 can participate for free “We want to teach a love for the animal and the community Some attendees have never experienced a working ranch McKinley is an East Daviess County native who helped his father run the family quarter horse business as a child before embarking on a ranching career out West After working in that area for several years his father offered him the family business and an opportunity to return home they expanded the operation and infrastructure at McKinley QH They now sell cattle working horses to farmers and ranchers across the country Searching for people in the area with similar interests they’ve made it their mission to create “a better tomorrow through teamwork Click here for more information about the camp. Call Carol Ann at 931-801-4277 to register. (Mildred “Millie” Louise Aull) died Wednesday 2019 at the Passionist Nuns Monastery in Whitesville daughter of the late Michael Xavier Aull and Mary Pauline Mattingly Aull before entering the Passionist Nuns Monastery She professed her first vows in 1950 and perpetual vows in 1953 Whether it was working in the garden or sacristy Sister did everything with great intensity and love When told a week before her death that she was soon going home to God she said “Great news!” with her characteristic enthusiasm She loved her family with phenomenal devotion and esteem to the very end The last words we heard were of her praying for her family members by name that all would one day be reunited in beholding God face-to-face in Heaven She was preceded in death by her parents; by 10 of her 14 siblings: Therese Elizabeth “Jakie” Miller Mary Thomasine “Tommie” Higdon Thomas Charles and Hazel Ruth (both of whom died in infancy) Joseph “Joe” Aull; by sisters and brothers-in-law; a niece and several nephews She is survived by four siblings: Sister Mary Naomi Aull and Anna Carolyn “Cricket” Lyddane (Joe Lyddane); a sister-in-law Lena Aull; and MANY beloved nieces and nephews Burial is in the Passionist Monastery cemetery Friday at the monastery where prayers are at 6:00 p.m Expressions of sympathy may take the form of Mass offerings or Memorial offerings to the Passionist Nuns We express our deep gratitude to the family of Sr and to the staff of Hospice of Western Kentucky Marie Michael with us in the monastery until she drew her last breath Community By Melody Wallace Daviess County resident Steve Hayden was surprised when his hen adopted kittens as her own. | Photo by AP Imagery Hayden said he has a Russian Blue feral cat that comes and goes from his property. But, this past winter, a young stray female cat came to visit. Because the two cats often fought, Hayden would lock the young cat in the hen house. After a short period of time, Hayden and his wife discovered that the young cat was pregnant. The Haydens set up an Igloo-style dog house for the cat and her babies, yet, instead, the hen made herself at home to nest. “The mama cat doesn’t spend a lot of time with those kittens like she should,” Hayden said. “But she does go in and feed them all the time.” With the cat not tending to her kittens, it didn’t take long for the expectant mother hen to start caring for them as if they were her own. “When it was cold, those kittens would be up underneath her feathers,” Hayden said. “She would use her beak to pull them up under her — so she’s a surrogate mother for sure.” Hayden said, when the cat is feeding, not only does she get along with all of the chickens, she is very protective of the chickens as well. He said he often has to enter the hen house with a broom to the let the mother cat know he means no harm. According to Hayden, it almost seems like the mother hen and cat have a sort of unspoken relationship in the way they care for the kittens. “The cutest thing is when the mama cat and the hen rub their heads together,” Hayden said. “It’s the cutest thing you ever saw.” Hayden said he is not sure how much longer this relationship will continue. The kittens are growing bigger each day and the hen’s eggs are due to hatch soon. “They’re getting out and opening up their eyes now, so I don’t know how much longer she’ll be nurturing them,” Hayden said. “What’s going to happen is, the eggs are going to hatch, and she’s going to have those chicks in there with all those kittens.” surrounded by his loving family on October 22 to the late Lawrence and Hettie Hagan Lanham John was a very prayerful man and had a special devotion to the Holy Rosary He always put God first in his life and family served 24 years as a Knottsville fire fighter volunteered in numerous parish organizations and on the board of the Bishop Soenneker Home John was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years The funeral Mass will be 11am Tuesday at St Visitation will be Monday from 2pm until 7pm at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with prayers beginning at 7pm; and from 9am until 11am Tuesday at the church Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St William Catholic Church; or to Mary Carrico Catholic School Memories and messages of condolence for the family of John Lanham may be offered online at www.glenncares.com Helen retired after 43 years of serving the Knottsville community through the family business Lanham’s (Doodlebug’s) Grocery Helen is survived by her husband of 59 years Charles “Doodlebug” Lanham; her children Rosie (Jeff) Payne and Brian Lanham; brothers and sisters James (Lilian) Lanham She is also survived by grandchildren: Wendy Mills and Jessica Cook; and great-grandchildren Nichola and Landyn Mills Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Puzzle Pieces 2019 at Saint William Catholic Church in Knottsville with Fr Visitation will be from 1 until 6pm with prayers at 6pm on Sunday July 2019 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and starting at 9 am on Monday at the funeral home Memories and condolences for the family of Margaret “Helen” Lanham may be shared at www.glenncares.com Listen NowSaveShareA bulldozer operates atop a coal mound in Kentucky.Luke Sharrett/Getty ImagesIn the coalfields of western Kentucky it’s not so much about digging for coal as excavating the past Many grandfathers in these parts came to America to work in the mines “I can’t remember a time that it wasn’t a coalmine where we’re standing here today.” the story is of a one-time Kentucky energy superhero that powered railroads and steamships and provided the heat to make steel during the Industrial Revolution “Coal has been a blessing,” mine superintendent Greg Wettstain said “It’s been a blessing for several communities across this country It’s definitely been put here for us to use I believe that firmly — along with gas and wind and water Coal production in the United States has fallen eight years straight to its lowest level in nearly four decades according to the federal Energy Information Agency “We don’t actually think it’ll ever come back as strong as it was,” Wettstain said “We just are hoping and praying it’ll come back strong enough.” as Americans defect to other energy sources But the future is a matter of debate; optimists speak of a big comeback But former Kentucky miner Gary Bentley argued some of the hope is manufactured by politicians and coal executives who fly in from far away They grab onto it even as Kentucky coal jobs have fallen to their lowest level in a 118 years according to the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet the key is to locate what’s called the coal seam It’s a bit of an energy treasure hunt: Tony Lanham’s men drill find the coal and blast it with dynamite to break it up “If the Lord asked me ‘Where would you want it I’m going to put it there?” it’s in a perfect place,” Lanham said The way Lanham talks about differences in quality and purity “And that’s because so much pressure has squeezed it down All the impurities are pretty much out of it The different coals are fed into hoppers that churn the pieces and break them up “One of our biggest issues would be the weather,” Lanham said But there are bigger problems — starting with regulation the government three decades ago began addressing the costs Burning coal creates several different types of pollution “They have come in here and changed the laws,” Lanham said “They caused the power plants to add on the equipment to capture the mercury Those federal rules haven’t even kicked in yet Another long-term challenge: a competing fuel that’s cleaner and cheaper Natural gas from fracking depresses energy prices “It’s going to control our prices down the road,” Lanham said and a big innovation could change everything Researchers are trying to make natural gas from coal and capture the dirty emissions He’s part owner of a river terminal on the Ohio River where coal and other commodities are loaded onto river barges The revenue offsets some of the coal challenges Lanham’s biggest customer — the local power plant — may shut down in five years because there’s been so much money and time spent on this modern-day technology,” Lanham said “And it’s a shame that all at once you throw it away It’s been our salvation for years and years and years.” So he’s diversifying into what may be his next act Sign up for the Marketplace newsletter to get the day’s biggest business stories straight to your inbox every weekday evening Michelle Mayes was recently injured in an ATV accident and needs our help This Co-Ed Benefit Softball Tournament will do just that Michelle Mayes was injured in an ATV accident on August 17th Her arm was crushed and almost had to be amputated she’s undergone several surgeries to rebuild her right arm Michelle and her beautiful son need our help 2018 at 9AM there will be a Co-Ed Benefit Softball Tournament at the Knottsville Ballpark to help with Michelle's medical expenses Sign up your team and get more info HERE Here's an update on Michelle's journey: Michelle Mayes was recently injured in an ATV accident and needs our help. This Co-Ed Benefit Softball Tournament will do just that!\nRead More Sign up your team and get more info HERE Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNew Media Producer: Kerry Corum 5:45 AM MON: Federal investigators continue looking into a weekend plane crash in western Kentucky The Cessna went down Friday night in a Daviess County cemetery They've been identified as 50-year-old Cecil Lewis and his wife the pilot radioed the Evansville airport tower saying they were experiencing trouble but didn't say what kind Both the FAA and a representative from Cessna came to the crash site this weekend before the exact cause of the crash is known Reporter: Ben Jackey 4PM SUN: The investigation continues into a fatal plane crash in the tri-state to see if they could begin to piece together clues about a cause for the crash The Cessna went down Friday night in Daviess County Kentucky at the St.Lawerence Cemetery on Highway 144 the pilot radioed the Evansville Airport tower saying they were having some trouble 7PM SAT: Killed in Friday evening's crash were the pilot 50-year-old Cecil Allen Lewis and his 46-year-old wife Indiana when they reported having unknown trouble over Daviess County Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and Cessna Aircraft were at the scene on New Year's Day to investigate EARLIER: At least two people are dead following the crash of a small airplane in Daviess County Authorities tell Newswatch the single engine Cessna crashed just before 7pm CST in the St which is about ten miles east of Owensboro Daviess County sheriff's deputies say they were notified by the Evansville Regional Airport control tower that they had lost contact with the aircraft at 6:47pm other calls came in from residents in the area near the cemetery The names of the victims are not being released Authorities do know the airplane is registered in Louisiana they did not know the origin or planned destination of the flight Deputies tell Newswatch they will be searching again on New Year's Day to see if there are any more victims The crash scene shows that the aircraft is an unrecognizable tangle of metal that came to rest near a flag pole in the cemetery Federal Aviation Administration investigators are expected on the scene New Year's Day along with the Knottsville and Daviess County fire department and the Daviess County Sheriff's Department