Kathleen Rajewich, 76, of Brownsville passed away at 5:23 AM June 25, 2022 at Edmonson Center.
The Galesburg, IL native was a homemaker and a genealogical researcher. She was a daughter of the late Hoyt Elmore and Magdaline Cook Elmore. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Dean Rajewich; three half sisters, Mary Jane Embry, Betty Jean Elmore and Anna Lee Elmore; and a half brother, Emural Loyd “Red” Elmore. No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are her husband Evon A. Rajewich Sr.; a daughter, Tammy Novitsky (Glen) of Gallatin, TN; a son, Evon Rajewich Jr. (Erin) of Prospect; a sister, Mary Francis Jackson (Kurt) of Glasgow; a half sister, Nanna lee Elmore; and a half brother, J.D. Elmore; two grandchildren, Mabel Rajewich and Wren Rajewich; and beloved nieces and nephew, Jennifer McNett, Ashley Jackson and Rob Jackson. Kenny Hulsey, 72, of Rocky Hill passed away June 14, 2022 at his home.
The Edmonson County native was a truck driver and a Vietnam Era Army Veteran. He was the son of the late William Garner Hulsey and Alta Emmel Cosby Hulsey. No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his wife, Kim Hulsey; and two sons, Phillip Brion Hulsey and Charles Wesley Hulsey, both of Rocky Hill. Evelyn V. Sanders, age 89, departed this life on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Edmonson Nursing and Rehab in Brownsville. The Edmonson County native was born on December 2, 1932 to the late Gene and Hettie Kinser Vincent.
She was a retired factory worker of AMF Voit. She attended Red Hill General Baptist Church and Hubsfield Holiness Church at a young age. She leaves to honor her memory— a son, Kenny Sanders of Bee Spring; one brother, Trenton Vincent; and several nieces and nephews. No services have been planned at this time. - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Mary Lynn Johnson, 57, of Brownsville passed away at 7:53 PM June 23, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
The Edmonson County native was a Hilltop Restaurant waitress and a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Alva Sowders and Barbara Sowash Sowders. She was preceded in death by a son, Jarriade Embry and a brother-in-law, Mark Goolsby. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Threlkel Cemetery. Visitation will take place 12-6 PM Tuesday and after 10:00 AM Wednesday. Surviving are two sons, Casey Sowders (Haley) and William Barnes both of Brownsville; a daughter, Haley Davidson (Jeffrey) of Clarksville, TN; two sisters, Pattie Hall and Kay Goolsby both of Bowling Green; four grandchildren, Conner Sowders, Charleigh Sowders, Carsen Sowders and Callie Sowders; two nephews, Jason Sowders and Harley Jessie; and a niece, Megan Sowders. Norma Jean Bewley, age 88 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The Edmonson County native was born on December 29, 1933 to the late William Dewey and Alma Butram Hatler. She was married to James “Tinker” Bewley, who survives.
She was a retired school teacher and taught for 50 years at the Edmonson County school system. She was a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. Besides her husband she leaves to honor her memory— brother, Buford Hatler of Bowling Green; three grandchildren, Samantha Webb (Justin), Colby Smith (Gabby), and Aaron Bewley; two great-grandchildren, Michael Maverick Webb and Luke Olen Webb; one great-nephew, Cody Hatler; and two special daughter-in-laws, Patty Powers and Cindy Bewley. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael J. Bewley. Memorial contributions can be made to Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. c/o Anthony Reynolds, 1488 Chaumont Road, Park City, KY 42160 Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery. VISITATION 1 PM —7 PM Sunday, June 26, 2022 9 AM—11 AM Monday, June 27, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICES 11 AM, Monday, June 27, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Jimmie Wayland Colburn Sr., 82, of Roundhill passed away at 8:30 AM June 21, 2022 at Edmonson Center.
The Butler County native was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He was a son of the late Herbert Colburn and Kathleen Whittinghill Colburn and the husband of the late Ann Peterson Colburn. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Colburn Sr.; a brother, Jerry Colburn; and a sister, Gwen Royal. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Whittinghill Cemetery. Visitation will take place 1-6 PM Sunday and after 10:00 AM Monday. Surviving are three sons, David Hammond (Marlessa) and Jimmie Wayland Colburn Jr. (Pam) both of Roundhill and Craig Colburn (Carol) of Bowling Green; a sister, Carolyn Seawright (Walt) of Louisville; six grandchildren, James Hammond, Mikey Colburn, Amanda Hammond, Cassy Scheckelhoff (Kirk), Jimmie Wayland “Trey” Colburn III (Caitlin) and Crystal Colburn; and four great grandchildren, Nyla, Thomas, Bowen, and Lindee. Ruby Wells Wilkerson, age 82 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on April 30, 1940 to the late Abraham Lincoln and Verna Wilkerson Wells. She was married for sixty-three years to her best friend and devoted husband, Arthur Thomas “Tom” Wilkerson, until they were parted by his death, just one week ago on June 14, 2022.
Ruby was a housewife and farmer. She was a member of Cedar Hill United Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She leaves to honor her memory-- two daughters, Donna Brooks and Doris Lindsey (Freddie) all of Cedar Springs; seven grandchildren, Clayton Wilkerson (Ashley), Jessica Simpson (Devin), Kent Brooks (Shaina), William Wilkerson (Gabby), Austin Lindsey (Savannah), Anthony Lindsey (Mattie) and Savannah Jean Lindsey; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dale Wilkerson; granddaughter, Tonya Sue Geron; son-in-law, Willie Roy Brooks; one sister, Myrtle Mae Duvall; ten half siblings, Arthur Wells, Christine Monroe, Martha Lyons, Violet Hennion, Sybil Hennion, Kenneth Wells, Nelson Wells, Evelyn Almeda, Lucille Rowe and an infant baby brother. VISITATION 11—7 PM, Friday, June 24, 2022 9—11 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Rev. Herbert Donald Kidd, age 86 of Bowling Green, departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022. The Wayne County native was born on June 30, 1935 to the late Carl and Emma Bell Kidd. He was married to Maple Bledsoe Kidd for 66 years until she preceded him in death on December 18, 2021.
He retired from Warren County school system and was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— daughter, Brenda Kay Rice (Todd) of Bowling Green; son, Don Kidd of Lafayette, IN; grandchildren, Caleb Fife (Mikayla) of Smiths Grove and Ginger McOwen (Joshua) of Guthrie; great-grandchildren, London and Luke McOwen and brother, Ronald Lee Kidd of Lafayette, IN. Interment will be in Kinser Cemetery. VISITATION 11 AM —1 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICES 1 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Lee Crowder, 61, of Smiths Grove passed away at 11:15 PM June 16, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
The Edmonson County native was a member of Vincent Church. He was a son of the late Charles F. Crowder and Carolyn Hayes Crowder. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Krista Vincent; a brother, Harold Crowder; and a sister, Lisa Gaye Crowder. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Vincent Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Monday at the church. Surviving are his wife, Lynda Vincent Crowder; a daughter, Natasha Crowder (Alan Montgomery) of Park City, Derek Crowder (Sara Newton) and Austin Vincent (Samantha Pulley) both of Brownsville and Dillon Crowder (Siera Keene) of Bowling Green; a sister Betty Jo Davis (Steve) of Lindseyville; a brother Darren Crowder of Brownsville; 13 grandchildren, Garrett Minor (Jessie), Danny Scruggs Jr., Tiffany Scruggs (Hunter), Harley Brown, Chase Brown, Aliza Brown, Isaac Crowder, Callie Crowder, Jaylee Vincent, Jocelynn Vincent, Kataleana Vincent, Haskel Vincent and Savanna Crowder; a great grandson, Levi Minor; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and siblings-in-law. Aubrey Grace Johnson gained her eternal angel wings on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. She was the infant daughter of Ryan and Teylor Johnson of Brownsville.
In addition to her loving parents, she is also survived by— her siblings, Lily, Reese, Brooks and Evie Johnson; maternal grandparents, Shane Watkins (Darenda) of Scottsville and Leann Watkins of Smiths Grove; paternal grandparents, Timmy Johnson (Denise) of Brownsville; maternal great grandparents, Charles and Reda Bray of Bowling Green and Larry and Debbie Lewis of Oakland and paternal great-grandmother, Gladys Miller of Sunfish. Interment will be in Oak Grove Church Cemetery. FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Friday, June 17, 2022 Oak Grove United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Arthur Thomas “Tom” Wilkerson, age 82 of Cedar Springs, departed this life with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Hart County native was born on September 9, 1939 to the late William Lawrence and Leona Sturgeon Wilkerson. He was married to his devoted wife and help mate of sixty –three years, Ruby Wells Wilkerson, who survives.
Tom was a farmer and served Edmonson County Fiscal Court for twenty-five years as district 3 magistrate. He was also a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM and Cedar Hill United Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- two daughters, Donna Brooks and Doris Lindsey (Freddie) all of Cedar Springs; seven grandchildren, Clayton Wilkerson (Ashley), Jessica Simpson (Devin), Kent Brooks (Shaina), William Wilkerson (Gabby), Austin Lindsey (Savannah), Anthony Lindsey (Mattie) and Savannah Jean Lindsey; eleven great-grandchildren and three siblings, Paul Wilkerson of Merry Oaks, Richard Wilkerson (Ann) of Munfordville and Becky Jo Hester (Tommy) of Cub Run. He was also preceded in death by his son, Dale Wilkerson, granddaughter, Tonya Sue Geron, son-in-law, Willie Roy Brooks and two siblings, Woodson Ray Wilkerson and Linda Lee Wilkerson. Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery. VISITATION 11AM—7 PM, Friday, June 17, 2022 9—11 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel MASONIC SERVICE 6 PM, Friday, June 17, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Brenda K. Perry, 72, of Mammoth Cave passed away June 6, 2022 at her home with loved ones by her side.
The Jefferson County native was a production worker at G.E., a lifetime member of Amvets Post #3 and a Kentucky Colonel. She was a daughter of the late Lloyd Atkinson and Mildred Horn Atkinson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM (EDT) Friday at Advantage Funeral Home Hardy Chapel, 10907 Dixie Hwy. in Louisville. Visitation will also take place at Advantage Funeral Home from 2-8 PM (EDT) Thursday. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Surviving are her husband, Ronald F. Perry; two sons, John D. Newton Jr (Leslie) and Dennis I. Newton (Kim Hardin); a brother Lloyd Atkinson; two sisters, Freida Croft and Donna Jeffries; Five grandchildren, James Dennis Newton, D.J. Newton Jr, Allie Newton, Trent Newton (Lauren) and Ron Newton; One great-randchild, Asher Newton; and many nieces and nephews. Larry J. Richards, age 84, of Bowling Green passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on September 24, 1937 to late Autrey L. and Donna Mayrine Lindsey Richards. He was married to Glenna Faye Richards, who survives.
Larry served in the United States Navy and was a former construction worker for Stewart-Richey and Division 9 Finishes. Later on, he opened his own company, Richards Acoustical. He enjoyed singing and sang in several gospel quartets with his family. Larry was also know for making life-sized animal figures out of Dryvit for his grandchildren. He was a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— three sons, Billy Richards and Bobby Richards both of Bowling Green, and Bryan Richards (Leanne) of Smiths Grove; six grandchildren, Ashley Meredith (John), Jennifer Vincent (Kyle), Adam Richards (Stephanie), Josh Richards (Tensley), Lauren Richards and Luke Richards; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers, Buford Richards, Overt Richards, Jimmie Richards (Kathy) and Tommie Richards (Lola); one sister, Oneda Simpson (Jerry). He was preceded in death by his siblings Jerry Richards and Dottie Minton. Interment will be in the Fairview Church Cemetery. VISITATION 12-7 PM, Thursday, June 9, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel 9-11 AM, Friday, June 10, 2022 Fairview United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Friday, June 10, 2022 Fairview United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Billy Lee Sanders, age 80, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, on the farm where he was born and raised. The Edmonson County native was born on April 24, 1942 to the late Reverend Charlie and Millie Highbaugh Sanders. He was married to Barbara Torralba Sanders, who survives.
Billy was a United States Air Force career veteran, where he retired as Master Sergeant. After retirement, he went on to work for the Civil Service as a logistics plan specialist at Patrick Air Force Base Florida, and at the Edmonson County Corps of Engineers at Nolin Lake. He was a member of Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising a garden. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— three children, Reagan Jefferies (Benjamin) of Melbourne, FL, Jennifer Bean (Robert) of Mammoth Cave and Heath Sanders (Ashley) of Melbourne, FL; twelve grandchildren, Christina Patterson, Cailey Bean, Corey Bean, Alyssa Ware (William), Austin Masone, Kyle Sanders, Emily Sanders, Cole Pierce, Hunter Pierce, Zack Pierce, Nick Jefferies and Matt Jefferies; two great-grandchildren, James Patterson and Kendall Ware; three siblings, Betty Childress (Mike) of Munfordville, Cleo Brown (Bill) of Mammoth Cave and Oda Sanders (Rosalee) of Pig and a sister-in-law, Sandra Torralba. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Cora S. Turner, Daphna Sanders, Barbara Watt, Christine Gipson, Delta Sanders, Josie Taylor, Clarence Sanders, Japath Sanders and Duel Sanders. The family wishes to especially thank his sister-in-law, Sandra Torralba, as well as the staff at Hospice of Southern Kentucky, Fred Newton, Shawn Smith, Amber Clark and Chaplain Todd Tarbett, for helping to admirably care for Billy with such dignity and compassion during his final days. Interment will be in the Hill Grove Church Cemetery with military graveside honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42104. VISITATION 11 AM—2 PM, Thursday, June 9, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Thursday, June 9, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Belinda Gaye “Sandy” Vincent, 64, of Brownsville passed away June 1. 2022 at Tri-Star Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green.
The Edmonson County native was a retired owner/operator/florist of The Country Bouquet, gentlelady farmer/gardener, and photographer. She was a daughter of the late Charles Hobart Vincent & Opal Parsley Vincent. She is also preceded by a sister Shirley Anne Vincent Glass and two nieces Melinda & Rhonda Vincent. Sandy was a member of the Fairview United Baptist Church. Sandy loved caring for her dogs, flowers, and family. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will take place at 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Tuesday. Surviving are her brother and sister-in-law Charles Royce Vincent & Dorthene Janis Johnson Vincent of Brownsville; three nephews Michael Stephen Glass Jr (Ronda) of Prospect; Gregory Royce Vincent (Carolyn) of Brownsville; and Stacy Kendall Vincent (Tara) of Versailles; one niece Hillary Gwen Vincent Varvel (Todd) of Norfolk, VA; seven great nieces Ashley Ryanne Glass of Bardstown; Morgan Keely Glass Williams (Cody) of Russellville; Kaitlin Olivia Glass of Elizabethtown; Catherine Elizabeth Vincent of Brownsville; Sarah Anne Vincent of Brownsville; Kyndall Garryn Vincent of Versailles; Lynnlee Royce Vincent of Versailles, and 5 great, great nephews. Valerie Ann Browning Pierce, 58, of Big Clifty passed away May 27, 2022 at Helmwood Rehabilitation Center in Elizabethtown.
The Edmonson County native was a Raymond driver for Fruit of the Loom and a Baptist. She was a daughter of Tex Browning of Brownsville and Betty Skaggs Hester (Harold) of Bowling Green, all of whom survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kelly Browning. No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Also surviving are her companion, David Gordon of Big Clifty; five children, James Anthony Minton (Cassandra) of Brownsville, Valeria Nicole Davis of Big Clifty, Timothy Lee Davis (Jessica) of Rocky Hill and Bryan Shane Mason and Ryan Shae Mason both of Bowling Green; and 19 grandchildren. Lancie J. Meredith, 70, of Elizabethtown passed away at 2:35 AM May 27, 2022 at his home.
The Edmonson County native was a graduating member of the ECHS Class of 1969, a University of Kentucky graduate, a civil engineer for the KY Transportation Dept. and was a member of the Baptist faith. He was a son of the late Jack A. Meredith and Mildred Poteet Meredith. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nickey Meredith. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in New Home Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-7 PM Monday and after 10:00 AM Tuesday. Surviving are his wife, Vicki Brackett Meredith; two daughters, Georgeanna Gibson (Chad) and Andrea Kresslein (Matt) both of Bowling Green; a brother, Gary Meredith (Rhonda) of Bee Spring; a sister Jill Vincent (Thomas) of Brownsville; six grandchildren, Abby Gibson, Lexi Gibson, Ella Gibson, Carter Kresslein, Tate Kresslein, and Micah Kresslein; and a nephew, Brett Meredith (Heather). Henrietta Hayes, 70, of Louisville passed away at 8:06 AM May 24, 2022 at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville with loved ones by her side.
The Louisville native worked at Stewarts Department Store and was a member of Sojourn Church Carlisle and was a long-time member of Bridgehaven. Thank you to Signature South, Amanda and all others that took care of her, the Oechsli family who took her in as their own and Anna at Kindred who danced with her and made her know she was loved. Henrietta was an inspiration to all. She was a daughter of the late Cecil Norman Hayes and Mary Magadaline Hayes. She was preceded in death by one brother, Eddie Hayes and one great nephew Michael Anthony Hayes. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM (CDT) Saturday at New Home General Baptist Church with burial to follow in Holly Springs Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (CDT) Saturday at Gravil Funeral Home. A memorial service will also be held at 10:00 AM (EDT) Thursday June 2 at Sojourn Church Carlisle, 3548 Taylor Blvd., Louisville, KY 40215. Surviving are a sister Linda Oechsli (Mark) of Louisville; a brother Michael Hayes of Louisville; a niece Sabrina Vaughn (Doug); two great nieces Jamie and Samantha Hester; two great nephews Rylan and Ayyden Vaughn. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Bridgehaven, 950 S 1st St, Louisville, KY 40203. Tammie Lashley, age 57, of Mammoth Cave passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on February 21, 1965 to Loretta Jean Logsdon. She was married to her best friend, Tommy Lashley, who also survives.
Tammie was a dedicated, lifetime member of the DAV Post 32 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a former teller for Bank of Edmonson County and Brownsville Deposit Bank. After banking, she went on to work for the Edmonson County Board of Education. Tammie was a member of Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member until her passing. Besides her husband and mother, she leaves to honor her memory— two aunts, Lola Ashley (Ray) of Mammoth Cave and Pearl Logsdon (Dale) of Sunfish; two cousins, Jamie Ashley and Hunter Ashley. Interment will be in the Hill Grove Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the DAV Ladies Auxiliary Post 32. VISITATION 11 AM, Friday, May 27, 2022 - until the time of the service Hill Grove Missionary Baptist FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2022 Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church Wilson “Gene” Winstead, age 81, of Leitchfield, departed this life Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Spring View Nursing and Rehab. The Louisville county native was born March 7, 1941, to the late Wilson Hayes Winstead Sr. and Elizabeth Goodman Knott. He was married Rita Carolyn Winstead , who survives.
Gene was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Coast Guard. He was a former forklift driver for General Electric in Louisville. Besides his wife he leaves to honor his memory-- three sons Timothy Winstead of Elizabethtown, Terry Winstead of Boston, KY and Steve F. Chaney of Brownsville; a daughter, Lorie Harris (Roddy) of Louisville; a sister, Bobbie Jean Goodman of Cecilia; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two step-children, Lisa Chaney and William Todd Campbell; two brothers, Ronnie Knott and Jerry Winstead; one sister, Geraldine Winstead. Memorial contributions can be made to: Alzheimer's Association of Kentucky, 6100 Dutchmans Ln #401, Louisville, KY 40205. VISITATION 12-6 PM, Friday, May 27, 2022 at his residence 115 Moon Ave, Leitchfield, KY 42754. ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL Dottie Vincent Elmore, age 85, entered into rest on Saturday, May 21, 2022, with her family by her side. The Kyrock native was the daughter of the late Luther and Levada Beck Collard. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Kelly Vincent, as well as her second husband, James E. Elmore.
Dottie was a charter member of Barfield United Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, but in her later years attended Poplar Springs United Baptist Church. She was a former member of the Green River Order of the Eastern Star. Dottie was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family. She leaves to honor her memory— three children, Belinda Lindsey (Bill Bob) of Brownsville, John Kelly Vincent (Carolyn) of Bowling Green, and Jeffrey Glenn Vincent (Stephanie) of Westport, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Andrea Webb (Jason), Stephanie Bullard (David), Jessica Vincent, Victoria Nicole Vincent, Bailey Rae Vincent, Jennifer Evans (James) and Shannah Willis (DeShawn); ten great-grandchildren, Dalton, Callie and Carter Webb, Addison and Brycen Bullard, Ashten Vincent, Lauren Tresler (Scott), Madison Evans, Tatum and Hadleigh Willis; a great-great grandson, Hunter Howard; and a sister, Brenda Kabler of Midlothian Virginia. She was preceded in death by six siblings; James, Junior, Arthur, Maburn, Murriel and Jewel. Interment will be in the Poplar Spring Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Poplar Spring Cemetery Fund or Hospice of Southern Kentucky. VISITATION 2 - 7 PM, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 9 AM—2 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel Born in Toler, Ky on November 20, 1933, Rev. Robert E. Fields Jr. passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C.
Bob was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and pastor. A lifelong organizer and Presbyterian, he led three devoted and faithful congregations to witness the saving grace of Christ our Lord and Savior: Saint Andrews Presbyterian in Pinch, WV, Montgomery Presbyterian in Montgomery, WV and Hudson Memorial Presbyterian in Raleigh, NC. He shared his gifts of thoughtful planning and patient optimism with several churches as interim pastor including Outer Banks Presbyterian and Mt. Bethel Presbyterian in Durham, NC. He valued and encouraged informed civic mindedness and positive participation in the democratic process. Bob was the first in his family to attend and graduate college and was a tireless promoter to his family of the value of education. A graduate of Centre College (A.B.) and Union Theological Seminary in Richmond (M.Div., D.Min.), Bob is survived by his college sweetheart and wife of sixty-five years, Charlene Whittle Fields, his three children, Rob (Beth), Marc (Lori) and Stephanie, eight grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jordan), Marcus (Langley), Anne (Ozan), Robert (Sallie), Allie, Nick, Lily, and Will, and four great-grandchildren, James, Max, Ada and Mira. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert E. Fields, Sr. and Lucy Maynard Fields Lawson and his in-laws, Charles Edward Whittle Sr. and Lillian Skaggs Whittle. A memorial service to remember Bob was held at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 9, 2022. “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.” Psalm 91:14. James Robert “Jim” Firkins, age 74, of Cave City passed away on May 21, 2022 at his home. The Barren County native was born on April 23, 1948 to the late Robert and Christine Davis Firkins. He was married to Nancy Cox Firkins, who survives.
Jim retired as a color analyst for R.R. Donnelley and was a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church. Besides his wife he leaves to honor his memory—three daughters, Tracy McBrayer (Kent) of Bowling Green, Stephanie London (Richie) of Glasgow and Amanda Medley (Wesley) of Glasgow; one son, Scott Firkins of Bowling Green; seven grandchildren, Anne Claire Duvall (Jay Thomas), Ashton McBrayer, Travis London, Branson London, Addison London, Garret Medley and Gracey Medley; two great-grandchildren, Adleigh Cook and Andy Cook; one sister, Kathy Simpson of Glasgow and beloved dog, Maggie. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved dog Sadie. Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery. VISITATION 2 - 7 PM, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 9 - 11 AM, Wednesday, May 25, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Wednesday, May 25, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel Sylvia Stinnett, age 91 of Leitchfield, departed this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Grayson Nursing and Rehab. The Edmonson County native was born on April 26, 1931 to the late Carlton and Cora VanMeter Brooks. She was married to Ovie Stinnett, who also preceded her in death.
Sylvia was a homemaker, and a member of Nolin United Baptist Church. She was a former member of the Anneta Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary. She leaves to honor her memory— her siblings, Nellie Wright of Brownsville, Deborah Reynolds (Dennis) of Glasgow and Reed Brooks of Brownsville; special caregivers, Tammy Ashley, Margaret Langdon and Linda Raymer; several nieces and nephews, along with the caring staff at Grayson Nursing and Rehab that had taken exceptional care of her for many years. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Wetzel, David, Ray, Acie, Wayne, Gene, Kenneth, James and Willie Brooks and sisters, Hazel Hardin, Ollie Logsdon, and Bonnie Mann. Services will be officiated by Bro. Blake Newton. Interment will be in Jock Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Jock United Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Brent Ashley, 399 Mc Grew Church Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754. VISITATION 5 - 7 PM, Sunday, May 22, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel 9 - 11 AM, Monday, May 23, 2022 Jock United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Monday, May 23, 2022 Jock United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL - Richard Eatmon, age 63, of Park City passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on January 18, 1959 to the later James Edgar and Nancy Smith Eatmon. He was married to Connie Johnson Eatmon, who survives.
Richard was a former truck driver for Pete Williams and was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening in his spare time. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— four brothers, Jr. Eatmon, Donald Eatmon, Mitchell Eatmon (Charlene) all of Glasgow, and Jimmy Eatmon (Christmas) of Horse Cave; two sisters, Susie Goad and Barbara Shaw both of Glasgow; along with several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Eatmon Sr., Russell Eatmon, Marsha Gardner and Geraldine Jackson. VISITATION 3-7 PM, Monday, May 23, 2022 9-11 AM, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL |