Wendell Garland Sherrard, 69, of Smiths Grove passed away March 20, 2023 at his residence.
 
The Hardin County native was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He was a son of the late Richard Sherrard and Ruby Ray Sherrard. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Sherrard.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Red Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-7 PM Thursday and after 9:00 AM Friday.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Heather Vincent (Gary) of Sweeden and Ann Sherrard of Mammoth Cave; two brothers, Darrell Sherrard and Richard Sherrard Jr.; two sisters, Darlene Thomas and Sheila Sherrard; three grandsons, Jared Sherrard, Dustin newton and Kenny Vincent (Ashley); eight great grandchildren, Alana Vincent, Karter Vincent, Clayton Vincent, Colton Vincent, Parker Sherrard, Sophia Sherrard, Liam Newton and Addison Newton.

Glendle Carter Skaggs, 81, of Lindseville passed away March 15, 2023 at his home.

The Edmonson County native was a truck driver, a security guard, a US Marine Corps veteran, a member of Teamsters Local 89, a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 12, a member of Amvets Post 130 and a member of Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Laymon C. Skaggs and Lorene McGrew Skaggs and the husband of the late Luretha “Lou” Hogan Skaggs. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Robin Sowders Skaggs; two brothers, Wendle Skaggs and Billy Joe Skaggs; and three sisters, Anna Skaggs, Sue Herndon and Linda Spurgeon.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery. Visitation will take place 5-8 PM Saturday, including a Final Salute at 6:00 PM, and after 10:00 AM Sunday.

Surviving are two sons, Glenn Skaggs (Lisa) of Bowling Green and Eugene Skaggs (Tina) of Windyville; a sister, Penny Yates of Louisville; eight grandchildren, Jessica York (James), Megan Roof, Athel Thomas Roof, Jennifer Epley (Brandon), Cody Devore (Dina), Ciara Mayhugh (James), Halie Williams and Toya Berry; and ten great grandchildren, Izzi Roof, Lily Lyle, Jase Lyle, Addison Krohn, John Carter York, Ember Richardson, Katie Mayhugh, Zoey Mayhugh, Paisley Mayhugh and Grayson Lee Devore.

Larry D. Highbaugh II, 52, of Sweeden passed away at 5:46 AM March 13, 2023 at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a 1989 ECHS graduate, a construction worker and a member of New Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was a son of Larry D. Highbaugh of Upton, who survives, and the late Rebecca Stewart Meredith.
 
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday.
 
Also surviving are his fiancé, Dalane Duvall; two sons, Quinton Thomas Highbaugh (Mikayla) of Brownsville and Dakota Scott Highbaugh of Bowling Green; two sisters, Tammy Williams of Brownsville and Deanna Miller of Henderson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Brooke Vincent Bryant, 32 of Brownsville died Friday, March 10, 2023.

The Edmonson County native was a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend to all, and most importantly a mother of two. She loved spending time with her family, music, animals and being in nature.

Leaving to cherish her memory is her two children, Lila Millay and Jude Bryant; her parents, Billy and Chris Vincent; one sister, Shelby Douglas (Adam); paternal grandparents, Billy and Wilma Vincent; Norman and Wanda Cole; maternal grandparents, Leroy and Darlene Snyder; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral service will be 12 noon Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to the 13th St. Club House, 1031 E 13th St, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

Dakota LeeKayde Davis, 23 of Smiths Grove died Friday, March 3, 2023 at his residence due to inclement weather.

The Warren County native was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Bill Mills; paternal great grandparents Doc and Wilma Davis; maternal great grandmother, Linda Phelps; one uncle, Jeff Carpenter.  Dakota was a member of Smiths Grove Baptist Church.

His survivors include his father, Ronnie Davis, Jr.; his mother Misty Carpenter Price; four sisters, Jasimine Davis, Janea Huddleston, Briella Huddleston and Markah Huddleston; two brothers, Austin and Christion Price; paternal grandparents, Penny Mills Huddleston (Mark);paternal grandfather, Ronnie Davis, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Jenny Phelps Bennett; paternal great grandmother, Mable Mills; paternal great grandmother, Dorothy Parker; special uncle, Chris Davis (Erin) and his furbaby, Echo.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Wednesday at Smiths Grove Baptist Church with visitation from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the church.  Burial will be in Kinser Cemetery.  Arrangements were entrusted to Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Grove Chapel.

Elva Decker Sanders, 98, of Brownsville passed away at 4:20 PM March 4, 2023 at Edmonson Center.
 
The Grayson County native was a retired employee of Kellwood Sewing Factory, a homemaker and a member of Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Simon Decker and Rhoda Cook Decker and the wife of the late Overt Sanders. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Shirley Vincent and Linda Clubb; two sisters, Nancy Sanders and Hannah Sanders; four brothers, Strod Decker, Calvin Decker, Yean Decker and Eugene Decker; a granddaughter, Tammy Jaggers Duncan; and three great grandchildren, Shannon “Bub” Vincent, Krista Shea Vincent and Gabriel Jase Cook.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 12-7 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Thursday at the church.
 
Surviving are two daughters, Rhoda Lindsey of Brownsville and Truly Jaggers (Freddie) of Sweeden; 17 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; many great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

David Wayne Self, 70, of Park City passed away at 9:35 AM Feb. 27, 2023 at Hospice House in Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a jack-of-all-trades. He was a son of the late Wilbur Self and Dorothy Lucille Raymer Self of Huff, who survives. He was preceded in death by his life partner, Patricia Dennison; a sister, Delilah Linfoot; and a brother, Dallas Self (Mary Nell).
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Red Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-7 PM Thursday and after 9:00 AM Friday.
 
Also surviving are five sons, Jeff Self (Andrea) of Brownsville, Lonnie Self (Christy) and Chris Self both of Park City, Jimmie Self (Bonnie Jean) of Wingfield and Josh Gibbons of Bowling Green; a daughter, Amy Dennison of Louisville; a sister, Deborah Bliss (Steven) of Sunfish; three brothers, Donald Self (Lindy) and Darren Self (Trish) both of Huff and Douglas Self of Hardinsburg; 19 grandchildren, Caleigh Self, Bryleigh Self, Taylor Howard, Kayleigh Bratcher, Cody Self, Anthony Hayes, Clayten Self, Christopher Gary Self, Colton Self, Connor Winchester, Chyanne Winchester, Caleb Winchester, Bently Self, Taylor Lane, Addison Eastman, Jared Meredith, Tiffany Richardson, Miranda Richardson and Ali Aviles; Corey Aviles; and seven great grandchildren, Waylon Self, Charlee Hayes, Hadley Hayes, Rory Self, Joeyanna Self, Kyson Aviles and Kali Aviles.

Lottie Nell Hogan, age 82, of Cave City, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville. The Barren County native was born on September 24, 1940 to the late Robert Chester and Lottie Ellen Higdon. She was married for sixty-four years to Arlie Hogan, who survives.

Lottie was a housewife, a member of Caveland Baptist Church and a former member of Park City Baptist Church.

Besides her husband, Arlie, she leaves to honor her memory— her daughter, Janet Staples (John) of Cave City; granddaughter, Christa Hess (Don) of Tampa, FL; great-grandchildren, Amber Nichole Hess and Logan Tyler Hess; great-great granddaughter, Ayva Rhoades; brother, Bobby Higdon (Lois); sisters, Maedel Remington and Alice Townsend (George), along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, J.D. and Roger Higdon and sister, Ada Jane Smith.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

VISITATION
9 – 11 AM, Saturday, March 4, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Saturday, March 4, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Mildred Meredith Stice, age 94 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life with her family by her side on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Hospice House in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on June 18, 1928 to the late Roy and Ada Meredith.  She was married for seventy years to Jesse Leo Stice, until they were parted by his death on August 19, 2019. 

Mildred was a homemaker, and worked with her hands to provide for her family.  She was also a bookkeeper, and thoroughly enjoyed reading, working on the farm, and picking up rocks and sticks from her yard.  Her greatest love was her family, and being in church with them at Beaver Dam United Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member until God called her home. 

She leaves to honor her memory— her children, David Stice (Sandy) of Chalybeate, Jeff Stice (Susan) of Brownsville and Stacy Raymer (Kevin) of Chalybeate; her grandchildren, Shaun Stice (Carol), Ryan Stice (Natalie), Derek Stice (Denise), Jonathan Stice (Elizabeth), Amanda Davis (Hunter), Logan Raymer (Alexis) and Carly Raymer; great-grandchildren, Evan Stice, Olivia Stice, Elliott Stice, Caleb Stice, Lola Stice, Joshua Stice, Emmerson Raymer, Jesse Davis, Jack Stice, Nora Stice, Landry Raymer and Henry Davis and her sisters, Wanda Wilson (Dean), Stella Miller and Bea Schroeter.  Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Sturdivant and Mabel Wood. 

Interment will be in Beaver Dam Church Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Hospice of Southern Kentucky. 

VISITATION
11 AM —8 PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2023
10 AM—2 PM, Thursday, February 23, 2023
Beaver Dam United Baptist Church

FUNERAL SERVICE 
2 PM, Thursday, February 23, 2023
Beaver Dam United Baptist Church


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Penny Joanne Lindsey, age 77 of Lindseyville, was surrounded by her family when she peacefully departed this life at her residence on Sunday, February 19, 2023. The Ohio County native was born on November 8, 1945 to the late Rollin B. and Thelma V. Dye.  She was married to her best friend of fifty-four years, Ronnie Lindsey, who survives. 

Penny retired as a supervisor from Holley Carburetor.  She was a member of the Green River Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #577, and Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. 

Besides her husband, Ronnie, she leaves to honor her memory— her children, Scott Lindsey (Teresa) of Chalybeate and Ronetta Lindsey (Kendrick) of Lindseyville; grandchildren, Ryan Lindsey, Dylan Lindsey, D’Sean Prince, Shannon Hines (Daniel), Heather Campbell (Jason), Keyshaun Prince, Kaleb Prince and Herbert Scruggs; great-grandchildren, Justin Hines, Dustin Hines and Lukas Sanders; her siblings, David Dye (Beth), Jonell Woolen, Darlene Clark, Bonnie Vincent (Danny) and Elaine Southard, along with several nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Dye and infant brother, James Clay Dye. 

Interment will be at Midway Church Cemetery. 

VISITATION  
4—7 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023
10 AM—7 PM, Wednesday, February 22, 2023
9—11 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Thursday, February 23, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Linda Sue Hogan, age 64, of Cave City, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her residence. The Barren County native was born on January 10, 1959 to the late Dewey Bransford Smith and Reba Mae Blakley Smith. She was married to Bobby Glenn Hogan, who survives.

Linda was a former housekeeper for the Glasgow Inn and Diamond Caverns Resort. She enjoyed being outdoors and hiking. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.

Besides her husband, Bobby, she leaves to honor her memory— her children, Jennifer Jones (Kennedy Martin) of Horse Cave, Travis Glenn Hogan (Courtni Cooper) and Ashley Nicole Butler (Richie Key) of Park City; grandchildren, Slade Jones (Adriana Zavaleta), Austin Jones (Brianna Wilkerson) and Cody Lee Jones; great-grandchildren, Naomi Jones, Salem Jones, Cyrus Jones and Lorenzo Jones; brothers, Tony Smith (Sandy), Russell Smith (Sue), Thomas Smith (Karen), Joe David (Alison) and Michael Smith (LuAnn); sisters, Darlene Garmon (Tony), Carolyn Wright (Lewis), Patty Martin (Ricky), Kathy Smith (David) and Amanda Monroe. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Eugene Smith.

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

VISITATION
2 – 7 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023
9 - 11 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Nellie Brooks Wright, 73, of Brownsville passed away at 4:16 PM Feb. 16, 2023 at Edmonson Center.
 
The Edmonson County native was homemaker Her most cherished memories were hunting and fishing with her family and friends. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren more than anything. She was a daughter of the late Carlton Brooks and Cora Vincent Brooks and the wife of the late Dennis “Butch” Wright.
 
Visitation will take place 12-3 PM Saturday, Feb. 25th at Gravil Funeral Home. With funeral services to begin at 3:00 PM.
 
Surviving are three daughters, Lori Foulks (Wayne) and Deborah Cowles (Jeff) both of Brownsville and Carol Chandler (Greg) of Louisville; eight grandchildren, Dennis Moore (Alexa), Megan Hatfield (Zack), Dawn Abell (Dustin), Daniel Wright, Aaron Foulks (Samantha), Lindsey Cowles, Cody Cowles (Margaret) and Adam Foulks; and nine great grandchildren, Laynee, Nevaeh, Dallas, Lennox, Cassidy, Duke, Remington, Charlotte and Bexley.
 
The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Edmonson Health Care Center and Lori Wardlow for the love and care that they provided to Nellie during her stay.

Rondal “Butch” Minyard, age 68 of Brownsville, departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on November 12, 1954 to the late Charles and Bernice Thompson Minyard. He is survived by his wife, Diana Simpson.

Butch worked for many years as a mechanic, and his passion was restoring classic cars. He was a member of New Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, Diana, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Neil Minyard (Amy) of Chalybeate, Richie Minyard (Leslie) of Brownsville, and Dottie Collins (Timmy) of Smiths Grove; stepchildren, Jason Johnson (Cathy) of Chalybeate, Carey Woodcock (Jason) of Bee Spring, Stacy Collins of Bowling Green and Ashley Spainhoward (Brad); nine grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a sister, Charline Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Sybil Johnson Minyard and Kathy Collins, and  a brother, Tony Neil Minyard. 

Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 

VISITATION
2—7 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2023
9 AM—2 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Marvel Dale Lowe, 76, of Russellville passed away Feb. 10, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a funeral director/embalmer, former owner of Parrot & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, former Taylor County Coroner, former owner of Campbellsville Hardwood Products, a farmer, logger and millworker. He was a son of the late Marvel Mills Lowe and Lillian Meredith Lowe. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Jo Driskill, Virginia Lowe and Melinda Senn.
 
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
Surviving are two sons, Dale Jr. Lowe (Kathy) of Springboro, OH and Aaron Lowe of Louisville; two daughters, Meredith Parker of Louisville and Cherrish Sharlow of Campbellsville; his companion, Kathy Porter of Russellville; a brother, Byron Lowe (Teresa) of Nashville; three sisters, Pat Pennington (Jim) of Leitchfield, Myra sides (Harold) of Gallatin, TN and Betty Hennion (Darrell) of Brownsville; six grandchildren, Marina Parker, Carson Lowe, Colby Lowe, Linnon Sharlow, Cedar Sharlow and Prim Sharlow.

Mr. Leon Tarter, left this world to join his Savior on February 9, 2023, at his residence with his family around him. Leon was born on September 19, 1924, to his beloved parents Sam and Mirtie Keith Tarter who preceded him in death. He lived a long life doing what he loved—auctioneering. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Leon was the owner of Tarter Real Estate and Auction for 65+ years, a member of Smiths Grove United Methodist Church, a member of Smiths Grove Lions Club and Hays Masonic Lodge for 70 years. He loved the auction business and was named Kentucky State Champion Auctioneer twice during his life. Leon proudly served his country during WW II as a Calvary Scout---D Day + 3.

Leon is survived by two sons, Johnny (Judy) and David (Victoria) Tarter. He was very proud of his grandchildren: Amy Stickle (Ben); Sam Tarter and Molly Tarter Denise (Nick). He was blessed with three Great Grandchildren, Emery and Caroline Stickle and Raegan Denise. Special caregivers helping to take care of Leon during his sickness are Martha Floyd, Doris Grissom, and Kenneth Meredith. His special friend, Inga Sue Wolff, was a huge part of Leon's life.

Friends and family can visit with the family on Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Visitation will resume at 11:00 a.m. on Monday until service time at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Lambert Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. The family asks friends to memorialize Leon through contributions to Hospice of Southern Kentucky and/or Smiths Grove United Methodist Church. Hardy & Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with Leon's arrangements.

William W. “Bill” Douglas, age 87 of Chalybeate, departed this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Medical Center of Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on February 27, 1935 to the late Rev. Willie and Charlotte Elizabeth “Lottie” Douglas. He was married to Wanda Cassady Douglas, who survives.

Bill worked as a foreman for Holly Carburetor. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Baptist Church, served our nation in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM. 

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— his daughter, Vickie Vincent (Toby) of  Chalybeate, Regina Douglas of Bowling Green and Lora Webb (Red) of Whitesville; grandchildren, Brooke Morris (Ashley), Nathan Vincent (Kristen), Amanda VanMeter, Tyler Meredith (Stephanie), Morgan White (Shawn) and Jacob Webb; sister, Carolyn Douglas; brother, Mac Douglas and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.

Interment will be at Poplar Springs Church Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to:  Poplar Spring Cemetery Fund, c/o Anthony Madison.
   
VISITATION  
4—7 PM, Friday, February 10, 2023
9—11 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

MASONIC SERVICE
6 PM, Friday, February 10, 2023 by Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Michael A. Sanders, age 69 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Glasgow. The Edmonson County native was born on December 11, 1953 to the late Mitch and Nora Page Sanders Massey.

Mike was a welder and a member of the Pipe Fitters Union. He was saved at Pleasant Union United Baptist Church when he was twelve years old.
He leaves to honor his memory— his daughters, Melissa and Michelle Sanders of Kokomo, IN; his sister, Jean Waddle of Chalybeate; nieces, Linda Lindsey (William “Jackie”) and Kim Howard (Jeff); nephew, Eddie Waddle and several great nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Vonnie Pearl Hogan and Lova Belle Sanders.
Interment will be in Mt. Zion Church Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions can be made to:  Mount Zion Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Rex Davis, 1221 American Rock Road, Brownsville, KY 42210


VISITATION
2—7 PM, Thursday, February 9, 2023
9—10:30 AM, Friday, February 10, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
11 AM, Friday, February 10, 2023
Mount Zion Church Cemetery

Cynthia Suann “Cindy” Davis Keeling, 42, of Scottsville passed away at 3:28 PM Feb. 6, 2023 at The Medical Center at Scottsville.
 
Born Aug 18, 1980 in Bowling Green, she was a member of the 1998 Allen County-Scottsville High School class and a QA Leader at Sumitomo. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Bruce “Steve” Davis and Frances Jean Bledsoe Davis.
 
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Friday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hawkins Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-7 PM Thursday and after 9:00 AM Friday.
 
Surviving are her husband, Michael Wayne Keeling; a step son, Ronnie Keeling of Bowling Green; three brothers, Steve Allen Davis (Kathy), Kevin Cecil Davis and Kenny Joe “Bubba” Davis (Liz) all of Scottsville; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronnie and Jean Keeling of Alvaton; a sister-in-law, Cindy Deschner (Les) of Wichita, KS; a brother-in-law, Brian Keeling (Kim) of Bowling Green; an aunt, Becky Landers (Don) of Scottsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved cat (Nemo) and dog (Bailey).

Lucinda Gail “Cindy” Proffitt, age 61 of Glasgow, passed away on January 31, 2023, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. The Barren County native was born on April 11, 1961 to the late Gayle Ross Proffitt and Lucinda Frances Phillips Proffitt, who survives.

Cindy was a 1981 graduate of Barren County High School and was a member of Dry Fork Church of Christ.  She thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, listening to music, and spending valued time with her friends at Glasgow Adult Day Care.

Besides her mother, she leaves to honor her memory— a daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie” Mills; grandchildren, Rosalyn Raven Sasveld and Kaiser Timothy Eugene Bowles; sisters, Nancy Darlene Key and Norma Rae Combs; brother, Ricky Wayne Proffitt; sister-in-law, Kim Proffitt-Burks, along with a nephew and nieces, Harley Thomas Combs, Mary Frances Key, and Avery Gwen Proffitt-Burks. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Tim Proffitt; grandparents, Bryant and Dora Phillips and Clarence and Banna Proffitt.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a future date.

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Paul Stake, age 61, of Glasgow, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Glen Ridge, NJ native was born on May 10, 1961 to Ann Guffey Black and the late Gordon Stake, Sr.

Paul graduated from Wall High School in Wall Township, NJ and moved to Glasgow in 1986. Paul was often described as one of the funniest people you'd ever know. He had a love for sports, was a huge fan of Kentucky Wildcats and always loved watching “the game”. He enjoyed food and eating out  and would finish anything you “weren't going to eat”.  Paul’s sense of humor would light up a room and he made friends everywhere he went.

Paul is survived by his wife, Vonda Crews of Glasgow; parents, Ann and Fred Black of Drakes Branch, VA; brothers, Gordon Stake, Jr. (Patti) and Fred Black; sisters, Liz Quinlan (Mark), Michele Hall (James), Diana Shay (Patrick) and Linda Black; many nieces, nephews and good friends. Besides his father, he was also preceded in death by his step mother, Carol Stake. 

Interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery.

VISITATION
5 – 7 PM, Friday, February 3, 2023
12 - 2PM, Saturday, February 4, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
2 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Kenneth  Edward “Kenny” Stewart, age 67 of Brownsville, departed this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on February 9, 1955 to the late Charles and Mavis Stewart. He was united in marriage for 45 years to Regina Kay Wingfield Stewart.

Kenny was a former school teacher and a member of Chalybeate United Baptist Church. He enjoyed pottery, painting, gun collecting and spoiling his grandsons.

In addition to his wife, Regina Kay, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Kris Stewart (Valerie) and Kelli Skaggs both of Brownsville; grandsons, Andre Lee Hunter, Ethan Kyle Skaggs, Alijah Kenneth Stewart and Pierce Evan Skaggs; several in-laws, nieces and nephews.  

Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made to: Kinser Cemetery Fund, c/o LeeAnn Elmore, 940 Noah Bledsoe Road, Smiths Grove, KY 4217.

VISITATION
4—7 PM, Friday, February 3, 2023
9—11 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE
11 AM, Saturday, February 4, 2023
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Jimmie (James) Payton Gipson of Bowling Green passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 28th, 2023, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Ann Gipson; children: Allen Gipson (Kendra), Clark Gipson (Karen), Candy Peay (Steve), Joe Reeves (Charla), Eric Reeves (Heather) and Angela Reeves; grandchildren: Lauren Brown (Tyler), Ally Henning (Brandon), Payton Gipson, Katherine Gipson, Rhett Gipson, Luke Gipson, Rory Gipson, Zayne Peay, Cassidy Peay, Ally Reeves, Lainey Reeves, Maggie Reeves, Haven Reeves and Damarius Reeves; great grandchildren: Emmy Brown, Baylor Brown and Chloe Henning. He is also survived by his siblings: Judy Gipson and Steve Gipson (Kim); nieces and nephews: Shannon Lowe (Travis), Haley Garmon and Chad Stice (Kim).

Jimmie was born on April 7th, 1941, and raised in Edmonson County to the late Lawrence and Ruth Gipson. He was saved at the age of 11 and attended Chalybeate United Baptist Church. He was proud to be a country boy and grew up knowing hard work from a young age. Jimmie, aka “Gip,” was a hard worker on the basketball court too as #25 for the Brownsville Bulldogs.

Following graduation from Bowling Green Business University in 1963, he began working for Houchens Industries after answering a newspaper ad for an accounting manager in 1965. On August 18th, 1984, he married Ann Baskett Gipson, combining their households of three children each, from the ages of four years old to 20.

In 1986 he was promoted to VP of Finance and in 1988 he joined the company’s Board of Directors. Jimmie was named CEO of Houchens Industries in 1993, and served the company in that position for the following 26 years. During Jimmie’s career with Houchens, with a steady hand, he was instrumental in transforming a regional grocery company into the largest 100% employee-held company in the world.

Jimmie’s list of successes and accolades is extensive. To name a few, in his years as the CEO of Houchens, he was awarded keys to the city of Bowling Green, named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007 for the Midwest Region by Ernst and Young and inducted to the WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 2008. He orchestrated countless support for the communities the company served, and was instrumental in acquiring the naming rights to Houchens LT Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University and the Houchens Industries Center for Business/ Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce building.

In March 2020, after 55 years of service to Houchens, Jimmie retired. His business legacy will forever remain in the success of the ESOP plan and the security of the 17,000 employee owners of Houchens Industries and their families, whom he cared so much about.

Even greater than his professional accomplishments, Jimmie was a proud father of six and “Granddaddy” to 17. He loved his wife and children and had their unwavering respect. He was a man of few words. He was calm, kind, and humble but at times he was fierce and funny. He was a member of Hillvue Heights Church and an avid WKU Hilltopper supporter.

Jimmie Gipson had many traits we all adore - a godly man, father, husband, and friend. One thing everyone can agree on is that the world could use more people like Jimmie Gipson. We thank God for his life and the impression he made on us all. Although we are grieving his loss, we rest soundly knowing he loved the Lord and is at peace with him in heaven.

All friends and family are invited to visit and celebrate his life Wednesday, February 1st, from 2 to 8 at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Visitation will also be available at Hillvue Heights Church before the funeral from 10 to 12 Thursday, February 2nd, with the funeral service at 12:00, taking place at Hillvue Heights Church. Entombment will follow at Bowling Green Gardens.

We thank Hospice of Southern Kentucky for his wonderful care in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following organizations which were all near and dear to Jimmie and the family:

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) Research Fund
To make a memorial gift, visit www.VanderbiltHealth.org/giving and select the checkbox next to
“Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone,” or send a check made payable to
Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development
P. O. Box 290369, 525 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37229
Memo: In memory of James P Gipson

Bluegrass Center for Autism
To make a memorial gift, visit www.bcaky.org, or send check to
1250 Bardstown Road, Suite 15, Louisville, KY 40204
Attn: Sterling Franklin
Memo: In memory of Jimmie Gipson

Salvation Army of Bowling Green
400 W Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
www.salvationarmybowlinggreen.org
Memo: In memory of Jimmie Gipson

Hospice of Southern KY
5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104
www.hospicesoky.org
Memo: In memory of Jimmie Gipson