Family:Herchel Croxton and Katie Ray (1)

Parents: Nickolas Croxton and Emma Gipson Hershel Ruby Croxton b. 20 Sep 1907 Hopkins, Kentucky, United States d. 15 May 1997 Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

Parents: Samuel Ray and Laura Cunningham Katie Ray b. 29 Jun 1911 Hopkins, Kentucky, United States d. 23 Jul 1999 Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States

m. 15 Sep 1927 Mortons Gap, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

OBIT

BELTON - Carol Jeanette Dukes, 70, of Belton, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 6:44PM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Dukes was born November 29, 1946, in Hopkins County. She was a retired registered nurse and member of Forest Oak Baptist Church. She was a mother to many and loved by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul David Dukes; son Derek Dukes; daughter Marlena Dukes; parents Hershel and Katie Croxton; brothers James Croxton and Dennis Croxton; and sister Martha Nelson.

She is survived by her daughter, Paula Hardison of Drakesboro; grandchildren Tori (Chester) Robertson, Kayla (Jacob) Bruce, Ashton Crowder, and Dravin Dukes; great-grandchildren Gabriel Robertson and Liam Bruce; sisters Jean (Jerry) Smith of Drakesboro, Helen (Mike) Bivins of Greenville, and Doris Roso of Greenville; brother Donnie Croxton of Drakesboro; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Troy Freeman.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 1:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Vernon Cook officiating. Burial in Forest Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday after 5:00PM at the funeral home.