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 Emma G. Jackson, age 63, of Clarkson, departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Grayson County native was born on March 6, 1957 to the late Clarence and Temple Logsdon Meredith. She was married to her devoted husband of forty-five years, Wally Jackson, who survives.
Emma retired from Clarkson Elementary. She was saved in revival on July 11, 1989 at Broadford Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member. She kept the faith. Her heart’s desire was to help the lost find the way, and to be a true soldier and servant for the Lord. Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory-- her daughter, Bridget Smith (Craig) of Clarkson; two grandsons, Dalton Layne Smith and Cole Smith; one great-grandson, Keylin; four brothers, Jerry Meredith, Farley Meredith (Jean), Lester Meredith (Brenda) and Bruce Meredith (Cathy); four sisters, Tenny Webb (Dale), Bonnie Haycraft (Ernest), Susie Decker (Robert) and Dixie Webb (Howard); one sister-in-law, Elaine Meredith and a host of friends and family members that she loved. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Louie, Bill and Gordon Meredith. Interment will be at Broadford Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS AND STATE MANDATES, ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Betty J. Byrnes Basham, 79, of Brownsville passed away at 8:38 PM Sunday Nov. 22, 2020 at Edmonson Center.
The Edmonson County native was a retired secretary for Bryan LeSieur Law Office and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late John R. "Jack" Byrnes and Zona Ritter Byrnes. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Byrnes and a sister, Doris Byrnes. All services are private. Burial will take place in Brownsville Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are a daughter, Robin Prunty (Sonny) of Brownsville; a son Keith Basham (Jamie) of Chalybeate; three sisters, Sue Constant of Louisville, Bobby Vincent (Tracy) of Richmond and Karen LeSieur of Bowling Green; eight grandchildren, Morgan Prunty, Dalton Nary, Chris Nary, Kendall Prunty, Dylan Basham, Will Edwards, Gracie Basham and Megan Edwards; and a great granddaughter, Sophia Prunty.  Dennis W. Byrd, age 78 of Glasgow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. The Truman, Arkansas native was born on June 26, 1942 to the late Stanley Jackson and Velma Bernice Heavrin Byrd. He was married to Deborah Jean Thompson Byrd, who survives.
Dennis was the owner of Byrd’s Body Shop. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- five sons, Dennis Ray Byrd (Gail) of Michigan, Stanley Byrd (Kim) of Missouri, Steven Byrd of Bowling Green, Todd Ross of Sweeden, KY and Tim Ross of Bowling Green, KY.; four daughters, Anita Maxwell (Austin), Tammy Freedland (Danny) and Lisa Karnes (Craig) all of Missouri and Teresa Byrd of Edmonton; one brother, Dean Smith (Maryann); eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Wethington and Carol Smith. Interment will be in Sweeden Cemetery. DUE TO THE RECENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS AND STATE MANDATES ALL SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE. - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Tommy Allen Stevenson, age 62, of Bee Spring, KY, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Medical Center at Bowling Green in Bowling Green, KY. He was a former employee of Hills and was a member of Jock United Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Noah L. Stevenson and the late Retta Brooks Stevenson.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Brooks Stevenson; one daughter, Jessica Parsley (Travis), Brownsville, KY; two brothers, Leo Stevenson (Michelle), Bee Spring, KY, Roger Stevenson, Brownsville, KY; three grandchildren, Noah Thomas Parsley, Lilly Grace Parsley, Annie Elizabeth Parsley; father and mother-in-law, Porter & Christine Brooks; many nieces & nephews. Due to recent public health concerns, all services are private and limited to immediate family. Graveside service will be 1:00 PM CT Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Jock Cemetery, Bee Spring, KY. Arrangements are being handled by Brooks Funeral Home. |
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