Danny Spainhoward, age 82 of Sweeden, KY  departed this life on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at his son’s residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on April 2, 1940 to the late Rev. Norman and Flora Lindsey Spainhoward.  He was married to his devoted wife of thirty-two years, Brenda Kaye Johnson Spainhoward, who also preceded him in death in 1990. 

Danny was saved as a young man, and was the first of his family to join Brownsville General Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his passing.  Danny retired after working many years in the maintenance department at American Sunroof Company.  Prior to that, he had worked for Brownsville Garment Company and Firestone. 

He leaves to honor his memory— his children, Terry Spainhoward (Janice) of Bee Spring, Jerry Spainhoward (Marsha) of Brownsville and Flora Ellen Jones of Murfreesboro, TN; thirteen grandchildren, Terry Lee Spainhoward (Keisha), Nick Spainhoward (Maryjane), Diana Lindsey (John), Marcie Hack (Brandon), Jeremy Spainhoward (Maria), Sarah Griffith (Tyler), Michael Jones, Matthew Jones, Scotty Pilkenton, Cody Pilkenton (Amanda), Jonathan Vincent (Chasey), Brenda Jean Vincent and Tyler Russell; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Lewade Spainhoward (Vicki) of Scottsville, Johnny Spainhoward (Pam) of Glasgow and Vertran Spainhoward (Linda) of Lindseyville, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. 

VISITATION
4—8 PM, Thursday, September 29, 2022

9 AM—8 PM, Friday, September 30, 2022

9 AM—1 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2022
Brownsville General Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2022
Brownsville General Baptist Church

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Wanda Kay McCrady, 59, of Brownsville passed away Sept. 23, 2022 at Hopkins Center in Woodburn.
 
The Pike County native was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was a daughter of the late Billy Robinette and Sadie Maynard Robinette. She was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Stewart and two brothers, Gregory Robinette and Zack Walters.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday.
 
Surviving are four sons, Brian Robinette of Pikeville, Arthur Caldwell of Bowling Green, and Justin Stewart and Joseph Raymer (Amanda) both of Brownsville; a daughter, Jamie Dawn Larimore of Brownsville; four sisters, Timira Leonard (Hugh) of Sunfish, Sena Burnett and Gaynell Maynard both of Mammoth Cave and Gladys Walters of Bardstown; three brothers, Bruce Robinette (Pam) of Mammoth Cave, Eddie Robinette of Pikeville and David Robinette of West Virginia; and nine grandchildren.

Beverly Murley, age 67 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Edmonson Center in Brownsville.  The Edmonson County native was born on August 24, 1955 to Melba Vincent and the late Rev. Jake Vincent.
Beverly was a homemaker and a member of Poplar Spring United Baptist Church.

Besides her mother, Melba, she leaves to honor her memory— two sisters, Melissa Vincent (Johnny) of Chalybeate and Kathy Sue Spinks of Bowling Green; brother-in-law, Gary Phillips; niece and nephews, Rachel Smith (Stofer), Shawn Phillips (Jen), Bryant Phillips (LeAnn), Dakota Vincent and Derek Spinks; great-nieces and nephews, Bailey Phillips (Jose), Taylor Phillips, Cole Phillips (Miranda), Tyler Phillips, Tate Phillips, Brandon McKay Spinks and Hayden Browning; great-great niece and nephew, Jacey Grey Phillips and Jameson Canchola and special friend, Derek Hale.   Besides her dad, she was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Brandon Murley, and two siblings, Randy Vincent and Norma Jean Phillips.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Poplar Spring Cemetery Fund, c/o Anthony Madison, 424 Main St., Brownsville, KY 42210.

Interment will be in Poplar Spring Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
3—7 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10AM—1 PM, Thursday, September 29, 2022
Poplar Spring United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
1 PM, Thursday, September 29, 2022
Poplar Spring United Baptist Church

Marilyn Dunklau Wilson, age 69 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center in Louisville.  The Warren County native was born on May 29, 1953 to the late Henry James and Joanne Louise Robertson Dunklau.  She was married to her husband, Todd Wilson, who survives. 

Marilyn worked and retired as a surgical technician for the Medical Center in Bowling Green.  She was a  member of  the Park City Chapter of Eastern Star #128  and Mt. Zion United Baptist Church.

Besides her husband, Todd, she leaves to honor her memory—four dughters, Tina Perry of Springfield, TN, Tammie Perry (Andrew Gribbin) of Elizabethtown, Julie Harder (Verlon) of Bee Spring, and April Lindsey (David) of Chalybeate; a son, Luke Wilson (Brianne) of Bee Spring; 20 grandchildren; three sisters, Susan Denton, Nancy English, and Patty Pohl (Donny); a brother, Buddy Dunklau; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial contributions can be made to: American Cancer Society, 900 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40206.  
Interment will be in Mt. Zion Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
12—7 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

9 AM—11 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2022
Mt. Zion United Baptist Church


FUNERAL SERVICE 
11 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2022
Mt. Zion United Baptist Church

Harold Hazelip, 92, of Nashville passed away at 1:00 AM Sept. 21, 2022 at his home.
 
The Edmonson County native was a minister, a member of Green Hills Church of Christ, served as speaker for the Herald of Truth television series from 1971 through 1992, dean of Harding School of Theology in Memphis 1972-86, president of Lipscomb University in Nashville 1986-97, after which he served as chancellor and president emeritis at Lipscomb. He was a son of the late Herbert Hazelip and Maggie Ferguson Hazelip. He was preceded in death by nine siblings, Lawrence Hazelip, Raymond Hazelip, Woodrow Hazelip, Edna Lewis, Ruth Duvall, Charlotte Willison, Marie Hazelip, Eva Douglas and an infant brother.
 
A public memorial service was hosted by Green Hills Church of Christ on Saturday. Private services were held Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home. Burial took place in New Liberty Cemetery.
 
Surviving are his wife, Helen; two sons, Pat Hazelip (Angela) and Jeff Hazelip (Cheryl); six grandchildren, Amanda Binkley (Braden), Colby Hazelip, Patrick Hazelip, Andrew Hazelip and Philip Hazelip (Ally); and five great grandchildren, Daniel, Eli, Olivia, Sophie and Ava.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203; Christian Community Services, P.O. Box 40741, Nashville, TN 37204; and Lipscomb University, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204.

Wilma K. Phelps of Roundhill, KY passed away at Christian Healthcare Center in Bowling Green, with family at her side on Thursday, September 22, 2022.  She was 97 years old.

Born to the late Estill and Trula Toms Keown, Wilma is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Nicholas Phelps.  She is survived by her cherished children Terry Phelps and his wife Dr. Vicky Lease of Bowling Green and Sharri Phelps-Womble and her husband Dr. Phillip C. Womble of Cottontown, TN; her dear sister Reva K. Stevens of Bowling Green and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Wilma retired after more than 30 years working as a Teacher’s Aide and School Secretary with the Butler County Board of Education for the 4th District school.  She loved caring for the schoolchildren and never missed an opportunity to extend her kindness to someone in need. Raised on a farm in Butler County, KY, Wilma was passionate about gardening and caring for her pets. She lived through many decades of change and was one to keep up with the times.  In her spare time, you could find her enthralled in a challenging crossword puzzle or spending time with her family.

The family of Ms. Wilma K. Phelps would like to sincerely thank the caring staff of Hosparus as well as the nurses and staff at Christian Healthcare Center for their dedicated time and caring devotion.

Visitation will be held on Sunday September 25th, 2022 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and again on Monday September 26th, from 10:00am – 12:00 pm with a chapel service to begin at 12:00pm, all at Cone Funeral Home, 1510 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104.

Interment to follow at Big Reedy Church of Christ Cemetery, 2368 Caneyville Rd., Roundhill, KY 42275.  

James Dale “Crawfish” Crawford, age 62 of Sweeden, departed this life on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. The Louisville native was born on June 14, 1960 to  Maybell Reed Crawford and the late Charles Clayton Crawford. He was married to his wife, Tammy Vincent Crawford, who survives. 

He was a truck driver and throughout the years he drove for B&D, Overnite Transportation, American Freightways and FedEx Freight.  He was a member of the Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, Tammy, and his mother, Maybell, he leaves to honor his memory -- his son, Shiloah Britten Crawford (Andra) of Scottsville; three daughters, Misti Dawn Crawford of Russellville, Heather Nicole Crawford (Jeremiah) of Roundhill, and Shana Beth Crawford of Sweeden; five grandchildren, Ba’Lee Renea Crawford, Hannah Leighona Berry, Hadley Shianne Crawford, Maxton Grey Crawford and Adela Plum Chrisley; one brother, Ronnie Crawford (Patricia) of Chalybeate; and four nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Bailey Crawford.   

VISITATION
11 AM—7 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2022
9 AM—11 AM, Monday, September 26, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Monday, September 26, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Carol Gillett Raymer, 82, of Smiths Grove passed away at 10:57 AM Sept. 20, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Union Beach, NJ native was a homemaker and a pharmacy technician. She was a daughter of the late Theodore Gillett and Laura Panghorn Gillett. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Teddy Gillett and Brian Gillett and a sister, Audrey Gillett Conroy.
 
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are her husband, Leonard Raymer; a son, Michael Fowler (Cynthia Stanley) of Burnsville, NC; two daughters, Peggy Miller (Chad) of Lake Worth, FL and Sabrina Barndollar of Boynton Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Briana Barndollar, Ryan Barndollar, Brock Miller and Kellan Miller; and two great-grandchildren, Kai Mead and Callie Mead.

Faye Skaggs, age 75 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2022 in Nashville, TN.  The Hart County native was born on August 23, 1947 to the late Joe and Pearline Sanders Dennis.  She was married for fifty-four years to her devoted husband and help mate, Barry Skaggs, who survives. 

Faye worked for many years as a seamstress.  She was saved as a young girl on August 5, 1961 at Cove Hollow United Baptist Church.  She later joined Midway United Baptist Church, where she remained a member until the Lord called her home. 

Besides her husband, Barry, she leaves to honor her memory— her son, Gregory Skaggs (Melissa) of Bowling Green; her grandson, David Paul Skaggs of Bowling Green; two brothers, Michael Dennis (Pam) of Horse Cave and Ricky Dennis of Munfordville; four sisters, Brenda Pannell (Billy) of Munfordville, Cathy Goldsmith of Munfordville, Patsy Fulkerson of Glasgow and Jeanie Rucker (Ricky) of Munfordville, along with several beloved nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by three siblings, Tommy and David Dennis and Linda Rucker.  

Interment will be in Midway Church Cemetery following the funeral services.  Memorial contributions can be made to: Midway Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Charles Langdon, 102 Lindseyville Loop, Brownsville, KY 42210.

VISITATION
11 AM—7 PM, Thursday, September 22, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

9—11 AM, Friday, September 23, 2022
Midway United Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, September 23, 2022
Midway United Missionary Baptist Church

Bruce Graham, age 60 of Pine Grove, departed this life on September 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1962 in Edmonson County, KY to the late James Fuller and Violet Lorene Poteet Graham. He was married to Tammy Graham for almost 42 years, who survives.

Bruce was a retired maintenance supervisor for Fruit of the Loom, who enjoyed farming. He was a member of Pine Grove United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— his two sons, Jeremy Graham (Ashley) of Mohawk and Jared Graham of Bowling Green; two grandchildren, Hannah and Chloe Graham; four siblings; Wilma Lay (Aubrey), Wanda Graham, Karen Jaggers (Terry) and Randy Graham (Karen) all of Pine Grove; several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Don, Harold and Cecil Graham, and one sister, Kathy Lindsey.

Memorial contributions can be made to: American Cancer Society, 952 Fairview Ave., Suite #4, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Interment will be in Pine Grove Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
3—7PM, Saturday, September 17, 2022
11AM—7PM, Sunday, September 18, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

9—11AM, Monday, September 19, 2022
Pleasant Union United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11AM, Monday, September 19, 2022
Pleasant Union United Baptist Church

Levenia Bledsoe, age 88, of New Grove, departed this life Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Signature Healthcare of Hart County. The Edmonson County native was born August 22, 1934 to the late Paul and Lola Doyle Cassady.  She was married to her devoted husband, Noah Bledsoe, who preceded her in death on July 15, 2017.

Levenia retired after working for many years as a sales associate for J.C. Penney.  She was a member of New Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
She leaves to honor her memory, her family that she adored--  her children. Dennis Bledsoe (Sandy) of New Grove, Judy Houchin (Keith) of Shadyland and Deborah Booker (Ronnie) of New Grove; seven grandchildren, Chris Houchin, Beth Coates (David), Julie Richardson, Lee Anne Bledsoe (Blake Briscoe), Todd Browning, Dee Rosado (Eric) and Devon Bledsoe (Jessie); bonus grandchild, Marci Booker Roney (Jeremy); ten great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two siblings, Jimmy Cassady (Beatrice) of Lindseyville and Wanda Douglas (Bill) of New Grove.  She was preceded in death by  her great-granddaughter, Shelby Richardson and siblings, J.E. and Leroy Cassady and Lois Hennion. 
Memorial contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Dutchmans Lane- Ste. 401, Louisville, KY  40205. 
Interment will be in Smiths Grove Cemetery.

VISITATION
2—7 PM, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 AM—2PM Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at New Grove Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at New Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Ronald David “Ron” Bradford, 82, of Sweeden passed away at 5:52 PM Sept. 5, 2022 at Edmonson Center in Brownsville.
 
The Jefferson County native was a commercial realtor for Coldwell Banker, a district manager for several businesses and a member of Community Church at Cedar Springs. He was a son of the late Joseph Elbert Bradford and Dorothy Brock Bradford. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dara Kay Bradford; two brothers, Sonny Bradford and Buddy Bradford; and two sisters, Darlene Dunn and Lillian Gerrior.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday.
 
Surviving are his wife, Sharon Hazelip Bradford; two daughters, April Prewitt (Ritchie) of Sweeden, and Wendi Scott (Chad) of Bowling Green; two sons, Ronald David Bradford Jr. (Lori) of Louisville and Shawn Hogan (Kelly) of Hendersonville, NC; a sister, Susan Lumley (David) of Jeffersonville, IN; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to help with funeral expenses to: Gravil funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Brownsville, KY 42210.

Tom Marsh, age 75 of Bee Spring, peacefully departed this life with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The Jersey City, New Jersey native was born on March 25, 1947 to the late George and Theresa Fitzpatrick Marsh. He was married to his best friend, devoted wife and help mate of fifty-three years, Patricia Lamar Marsh, who survives. 

Tom owned Marsh Trucking, and retired after many years of driving for himself, as well as Atlas Trucking Company and Alexander’s Moving and Storage.  While driving across the Arizona desert, Tom found the Lord and was saved in his semi truck.  He came back home to Kentucky, proclaimed what the Lord had done for him and united himself with Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained a faithful member until his passing. 

Besides his wife, Patricia, he leaves to honor his memory his family whom he adored--his daughters, Tonya Marsh-McGrew (Bobby), Kelly Marsh Rich (Joey) and Amanda Jo Morton (Michael “Crowder”) of Bee Spring; his grandchildren, Justin Goins (Kasy), Madison Phelps (Alex), Cash and Caroline Morton; his siblings, Jimmy Marsh (Barbara), Charlie Marsh (Annie) and Jackie Chevalier (Harry), along with several in-laws, nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Georgie Marsh.   

Interment will be in Sweeden Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to:  Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church, c/o John Stewart, P.O. Box 122, Sweeden, KY 42285. 

VISITATION
2—7 PM, Friday, September 9, 2022 and 10 AM– 7 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 AM—2 PM, Sunday, September 11, 2022
Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Sunday, September 11, 2022
Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church

Clarence Whitaker, 75, of Bee Spring passed away at 1:25 PM Sept. 4, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Grayson County native was a farmer, a coal miner, a lineman, a US Army Vietnam veteran and a member of Christian Home General Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Lonnie Whitaker and Nancy Saltsman Whitaker and the husband of the late Billie Jane Vincent Whitaker. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Leah Whitaker.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Vincent Church with burial to follow in Vincent Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Wednesday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are a daughter, Linda Hunt of Bee Spring; two sons, Tommy Whitaker and Tony Whitaker both of Bee Spring; a brother, Owen Whitaker of Bee Spring; a sister, Carolyn Bell of Anneta; his right hand man, Lyndon Vincent; and several nieces and nephews.

Lawrence “Bunny” Simmons, age 85 of Wingfield, departed this life on Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 11, 1937 to the late James W. and Sallie Hawks Simmons.  He was married to his best friend and devoted wife of fifty-three years, Geraldine Elmore Simmons, who survives. 

Bunny was a United States Army veteran, and retired from Asbestos Wood Manufacturing, after working many years in construction.  He was a member of the Wingfield Volunteer Fire Department. 

Besides his wife, Geraldine, he leaves to honor his memory— two daughters, Carol Sue Copas (Tony) of Austin, KY and Julie Anne Stewart (Jimmy) of Bowling Green; two grandchildren, Kayla Simmons and Cody Briar Copas; two great-grandchildren, Charlotte Simmons and Nova Simmons and two brothers, James Simmons (Jean) of Chalybeate and Bennie “Buck” Simmons of Wingfield.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Raymond, Guy “Tootle”, Roy “Noots”, J.C. and Ernest Simmons and his sister, Delphia Buchanan. 

Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104.  

Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION
1—7 PM, Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

10 AM—2 PM, Thursday, September 8, 2022
Wingfield United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE 
2 PM, Thursday, September 8, 2022
Wingfield United Baptist Church

Jeffrey Dewayne Netherton, 37, of Bowling Green passed away Sept. 2, 2022 at his home.
 
The Warren County native was a repossession agent. He was a son of the late J.R. Netherton and Janie Crain Netherton of Bowling Green, who survives.
 
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Anneta United Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial to follow in John Stevenson Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM Wednesday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Also surviving are a brother, Allen Crain (Ginger) of Clarkson; a sister, Linda Wood (Tommy) of Sadler; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Reverend Billy Duke Campbell, 89, of Louisville passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Billy was born November 3, 1932 in Brownsville, KY. to his late parents Robert and Marie (Lindsey) Campbell. He is also preceded in death by his four sisters, Ruth, Leona, Eva and Georgia; three brothers, Ray, Ben, and Howell.

He served his country in the U. S. Air Force during Korea and retired from the Enro Shirt Company. He was a member of Campbells United Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years Pamela (Maynard) Campbell; three children, Cynthia Campbell, Jackie Baumgardner and Robert Campbell; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

VISITATION
SEP 6. 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
Owen Funeral Homes - Dixie Highway
5317 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
https://owenfuneralhome.com

SERVICE:
SEP 7. 11:00 AM (ET)
Campbell's Chapel United Baptist Church
2525 Guelat Ave.
Louisville, KY 40216

Memorial gifts to Alzheimer’s Association.

Grace Vincent Wood, age 90, of Bee Spring, departed this life Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born February 13, 1932, to the late Jake and Nannie Bunn Meredith Vincent.  She was married to Larry Oneal Wood, who preceded her in death.

Grace worked as a homemaker, and tried her best to care for the natural and spiritual needs of her family.  She was a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church.

She leaves to honor her memory--  her daughter and caretaker, Donna Rich (Tim) of Bee Spring; seven grandchildren, Ashlee Jaggers (Matthew), Heather House (Nathan), Jonathan Wood (Carla), Brooke Cole (Bradley), Bridgett Rich, Ryan Rich (Rachel) and Adam Rich; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Pete Vincent (Mary Alice) of Brownsville; two sisters, Avis Stevenson of Bee Spring and Darlene Kerr (Rudd) of Leitchfield, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by her two children,  Ronald Bruce Wood and Debra Kay Minton.

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Bee Spring Cemetery Fund, c/o Barry Rich, P.O. Box 397, Bee Spring, KY 42207.

VISITATION
11—7 PM, Friday, September 2, 2022 at Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
10 AM—2PM Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM Saturday, September 3, 2022
Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

James Harold Cooke, 88, of Chalybeate, passed away on August 28, 2022 at the Edmonson Center in Brownsville. He was married to his devoted wife of 66 years, Jean Bledsoe Cooke, who survives. He was born on June 24, 1934 to the late Oval Cooke and Lillian Ferguson Cooke. 

The Edmonson County native was a retired director of pupil personnel of the Edmonson County School District, where he served for 33 years.  He enjoyed traveling and had many hobbies, which included being a gunsmith, photographer, and a woodworker.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army 100th Training Division, and a member of Beaver Dam United Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, Jean,  he leaves to honor his memory -- three sons Ron Cooke (Lissa), Gary Cooke, and Greg Cooke (Lesa); six grandchildren, Alisha Thompson (Windsor), Paige Cundiff, Zachary Cooke, Lydia Cooke, Christopher Snyder (Kourtney), Tristan Snyder; five great-grandchildren,  Noah Witty, Aaron Witty, Hunter Cooke, Ivy Snyder, Ravin Snyder; one sister, Betty Shelton and several nephews and nieces.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Beaver Dam United Baptist Church. c/o Shaun Stice, Clerk, 4686 Brownsville Road, Brownsville, KY  42210.
 
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
12 PM, Thursday, September 1, 2022
Beaver Dam United Baptist Church Cemetery
4220 Brownsville Road, Brownsville, KY
 
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Dallas S. Decker, Jr., age 78 of Chalybeate, departed this life on August 28, 2022 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Edmonson County native was born on April 21, 1944 in Morris, IL to the late Dallas Seward Decker, Sr. and Jewel Thompson Decker. He was married to his best friend and soulmate, Mary L. Siderewicz Decker, who survives.

Dallas was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and served during the Vietnam era.    He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for Pyramid Coal and Stewart and Richey. He was very talented and could draw the most beautiful, realistic portraits.  Most importantly, Dallas was a devout family man, true friend and neighbor, and was of the Christian faith. 

Besides his wife, Mary, he leaves to honor his memory— his sons, Mark Decker (Beth Bowie) of Hendersonville, TN and John Decker (Tammy) of Bethpage, TN; five grandchildren, Lauren, Evan, Carson, Amelia and Wyatt Decker, along with several nephews, nieces and cousins.  He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Steve Decker, Marlene Decker Vincent and Ann Decker. 

Interment will be at John Stevenson Family Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. 

VISITATION
2—7 PM, Friday, September 2, 2022
9—11AM, Saturday, September 3, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11AM, Saturday, September 3, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Levi Elliott Willis, age 14 of Windyville, departed this life on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The Edmonson County native was born on June 4, 2008 to Rickey Lee and Felicia Dawn Willis of Windyville. 

Levi was a student at Edmonson County Middle School, and would have been in 8th grade this year.  He was a country boy through and through.  He  often helped his dad with pets and chickens, and together they’d work with them on a daily basis. As Levi got older, he became more interested in the ATV riding and then dirt bikes, along with other hobbies that boys enjoy. He could shoot trap with a shotgun that would put you to shame.  He thoroughly enjoyed his life. 

His greatest accomplishment was on May 3, 2022, when he found the Lord at Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church, and became a member upon baptism. Levi and his dad were both baptized on the same day, June 12, 2022.

Besides his parents,  Rickey and Felicia, he leaves to honor his memory— his siblings, Chris Holt (Sabrina) of Big Reedy and Brittany Turney (Steven) of Franklin, KY; grandmothers, Mary Willis and Shirley Hampton, along with several uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Virgil Dallas Willis, Sr.

Interment will be in New Home Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
3—7 PM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022

10 AM– 7PM. Thursday, September 1, 2022
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

9-11AM, Friday, September 2, 2022
Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE
11AM, Friday, September 2, 2022
Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church

Allen Taylor, age 64 of Mammoth Cave, departed this life on August 15, 2022 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 20, 1958 to the late Bro. Dave and Nelsie Brooks Taylor.  He was married to Veronica Taylor, who survives.

Allen was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He worked for many years for the Corps of Engineers and Kentucky Highway Department as a maintenance worker.  He was a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church and the Cub Run Masonic Lodge #910 F&AM.

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— his son, Ryan Taylor of Mammoth Cave; two brothers, Brandt Taylor (Kim) of Chalybeate and Reed Taylor (Judy) of Mammoth Cave and a sister, Karen Agee (Jim) of Brownsville. 

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
3 PM, Saturday, August 19, 2022
Union Light Church Cemetery