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By Lane Tongate Candace (Kruse) Runyon spent eight years teaching Hancock County High School kids how to build websites and design graphics. These days, she’s using those same skills to save something a lot more precious. She’s turning old VHS…
By Lane Tongate Noah Abbott is like a lot of 15-year-olds around here. He loves shooter games like Fortnite and will rarely turn down a donut. But he also spends more of his free time than most giving back to…
By Lane Tongate Kayla Ann Woodward’s graduation from Yale Law School in May 2026 marked the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and the support of a community that helped shape her long before she ever stepped onto Yale’s…
By Jennifer Wimmer The Hancock Clarion has provided hometown news consistently since March 1893. It has changed owners, presses and technology, but it has remained a weekly newspaper for Hancock County for 131 years. In the early decades, editors and…
Area Obituaries
Cletus E. Shadwick
Cletus E. Shadwick, 72, of, Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Hardinsburg, KY on November 29, 1953 to the late John William “Bill” and Rose Ann Gray Shadwick. Cletus was of the Catholic faith and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving…
Jo Carol Snyder
Jo Carol Snyder, 80, of Lewisport, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to family. Born on October 12, 1945, to Edward H. Payne and Laura Ellen Payne, Jo Carol spent her early years as a military child, traveling to many places and experiencing life across the world, including…
Kenneth Oliver Petrie Jr.
Kenneth Oliver Petrie Jr. October 21, 1948 – May 3, 2026 Kenneth Oliver Petrie Jr., 77, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Flagler Beach, Florida. Born on October 21, 1948, he was the son of Kenneth Oliver Petrie Sr. and Nelda Lou Holliday. He was raised in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, with the loving support…
Theresa Joan Payne
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Theresa Joan Payne, 89 years old of Knottsville, Kentucky. She went with the lord on April 25, 2026, surrounded by her family at the Heartford House. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose love and strength touched so many lives. She was born…
Leslie Clay Walling
Leslie Clay Walling, 80, of Reynolds Station, KY, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Heartford House in Owensboro. He was born on March 2, 1946 in Irvine, KY to the late Chester and Dorothy Walling. He was a graduate of Hancock County High School, Owensboro Business School, and Owensboro Vocational School’s Electrician Program. He…
Franklin S. Weatherholt
Franklin S. Weatherholt died on April 19, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He had celebrated his 90th birthday with his family earlier that weekend. On April 19,1936, he was born to Frank Sherman and Anna (May) Weatherholt in the still existing farmhouse in Tobinsport. As the youngest of four children, he was…
Kenneth Craig Clark
Kenneth Craig Clark, 57, of Lewisport, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home. He was born in Owensboro on July 27, 1968 to Kenneth D. Clark and Beverly “Sue” Covetts. Kenny attended Central Baptist Church and worked at several places including Dal-Tile and TTMI. He enjoyed U.K. basketball, playing his guitar, NASCAR…
Martha Imogene Switzer Long
Martha Imogene Switzer Long, 100, of Lewisport, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 28, 1925 to the late Stanley and Frances Switzer. Martha attended Goose Pond Elementary and graduated from Beechmont High School. She then went to work at General Electric…