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Nortonville Today
By the People, for the People
Emerald Forgette, 39, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away
The mother and homemaker was a member of The River church in Nortonville, Kentucky.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:37am
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The passing of Emerald Forgette, a beloved mother and community member, leaves a void in the lives of her family and friends.Nortonville TodayEmerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette, age 39, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Nortonville, Kentucky. Emmy was born on June 4, 1986, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Tracy Forgette, Sr. and Lavonia Shrum Masterson.
Why it matters
The passing of Emerald Forgette, a mother and active member of her local church community, is a loss felt by her family, friends, and the Nortonville area. Her life and legacy will be remembered through the loved ones she leaves behind.
The details
Emmy Forgette is survived by her mother and stepfather, Lavonia Shrum and David Masterson of Spencer, Indiana; her father and stepmother, Tracy and Donna Forgette, Sr. of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; her husband, Joseph Douglas Stewart, Sr. of Hopkinsville; three daughters, Chelsey Nicole Clark, Chasity Leeonna Clark and Channel Hillock, all of Hopkinsville; and her brother, Tracy (Jera) Forgette, Jr. of Oklahoma. She also had several stepbrothers and her grandmother, Dema Stallins.
- Emmy Forgette passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
- She was born on June 4, 1986, in Nuremberg, Germany.
The players
Emerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette
A 39-year-old mother, homemaker, and member of The River church in Nortonville, Kentucky.
Tracy Forgette, Sr.
Emmy's father.
Lavonia Shrum Masterson
Emmy's mother.
Joseph Douglas Stewart, Sr.
Emmy's husband.
Tracy Forgette, Jr.
Emmy's brother.
The takeaway
The loss of Emerald Forgette is a tragedy for her family and community. Her life as a devoted mother, homemaker, and church member will be remembered fondly by those who knew her.
