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Hugh Carroll Evans of Morgantown, Kentucky passed away on his 86th birthday, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Hugh Carroll was born March 5, 1937, to the late Royce “Chick” Evans and Arrah “Wanna” Evans. He lived a full life. Hugh grew up with his parents and siblings, Linda and RC, in Provo, Kentucky. He loved sports, and played basketball in high school, baseball and softball in Provo, and his favorite sport, golf, every chance he got. Hugh was married to Mary Talmage “Toppie” Evans from May 18, 1958, until her death in 2012. They raised five children together-Linda Carol, Lisa Anne, Robert Wayne “Bobby”, William Gregory “Greg”, and Shannon Kay. Hugh was blessed to find love again after Toppie’s passing, and married Anne Scott January 3, 2014. Hugh was a member of Monticello Baptist Church before he joined Salem Baptist Church in 1977. He was a Deacon at Salem for many years, as well as a member of the Gideons. He worked until he retired as a machinist at Paradise for the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he also served as a union steward. Hugh was a proud leader of the Democratic party in Butler County. Upon his retirement from TVA, Hugh was elected as Butler County Judge Executive, where he served for six years. He was always amenable to talk politics or watch a UK basketball game. He loved his community, as demonstrated by the number of people who called him “friend.” He was a personification of the power of God’s redeeming love.  Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Royce “Chick” Evans and Arrah “Wanna” Evans, wife Mary Talmage “Toppie” Evans, son Robert Wayne “Bobby” Evans, and brother-in-law Robert “Bobby” Deweese.

Hugh Carroll Evans is survived by his wife, Anne Scott  of Morgantown, KY; children Linda Staples (Steve) of Morgantown, KY, Lisa Goldsmith (Phil) of Tupelo, MS, Greg Evans (Stacie) of Morgantown, KY, and Shannon Massey (Dale) of Morgantown, KY; grandchildren Amanda Logsdon, Pamela Staples, Eric Goldsmith, Zeb Pendley, Zoie Franzell (Chandler), Michael Morris, Cyle Morris (Heather), Cody Phelps, and Olivia Massey; great-grandchildren Stephen Porter, Samuel Porter, Cameron Porter, Lee Logsdon, Ethan Morris, Alyssa Morris, Zabien Morris, Henry Morris, Steven Alexander “Boom” Morris, Mary-Morgan “Peach” Morris, and Elijah Phelps; sister Linda Deweese; brother Robert Claude “RC” Evans (Vickie); nephews Duane Evans & Darrin Evans (Abby), niece Jessica Evans; and many more nieces, nephews, and cousins.

When Hugh married Anne Scott, he gained a bonus family including the late Kimberly Scott Flener (Boyce), children Josh Hampton, Amanda Flener, and their families; Angela Scott Keathley (Bryan), children Andrew, Matthew, and their families; and Jason Keith Scott (Carissa), children Ameia, Cade, and Canon. He delighted in his bonus family.

Funeral services will be held in Logansport at Salem Baptist Church Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Derek Cain officiating and comments by Bro. Jim Gifford. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery with pall-bearers Lee Logsdon, Cameron Porter, Samuel Porter, Stephen Porter, Zeb Pendley, Matthew Keathley, and Andrew Keathley.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 7, from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Chapel and Wednesday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at the Salem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salem Cemetery Fund 107 Hunt Lake Rd., Morgantown, KY 42261. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Hugh Carroll at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Hugh Carroll Evans.