Longtime Elkton Resident Delois Stokes Dies at 82

Stokes was a retiree from Auto Style in Hopkinsville and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:00am

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A blurred, impressionistic photograph showing the faint outline of an elderly woman sitting in a rocking chair on a porch, surrounded by out-of-focus greenery and the hazy silhouette of a small-town street, conveying a sense of nostalgia and the quiet passing of time in a close-knit community.The passing of Delois Stokes, a longtime fixture in the Elkton community, marks the end of an era for the small Kentucky town.Elkton Today

Delois Ann Stokes, an 82-year-old resident of Elkton, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at The Medical Center of Bowling Green. Stokes had retired from Auto Style in Hopkinsville and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Elkton. She is survived by her three children, several siblings, 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Delois Stokes' passing marks the end of an era for the Elkton community, as she was a longtime resident and active member of the local church. Her life and legacy reflect the values and experiences of many older adults in small-town Kentucky.

The details

Stokes' funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Latham Funeral Home in Elkton, with burial to follow in the Gant Cemetery in Sharon Grove. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

  • Delois Stokes passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.
  • Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
  • Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

The players

Delois Ann Stokes

An 82-year-old resident of Elkton, Kentucky who retired from Auto Style in Hopkinsville and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Earl Ray Stokes

Delois Stokes' late husband.

Charles Sam Winders

Delois Stokes' father.

Nora Rager Roe Bowker

Delois Stokes' mother.

Timmy Settle

Delois Stokes' late son.

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The takeaway

Delois Stokes' life and passing reflect the experiences of many older adults in small-town Kentucky, where close-knit communities, family values, and local institutions like churches have played a central role for generations.