​Farrell James, age 84 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at  his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on October 31, 1934 to the late Carl G. and  Letty Bird James.  He was married to Aleen Childress James, who survives.

Farrell taught school, then enlisted in the Army.  After the Army, he resumed teaching until a postmaster job at Mammoth Cave became available.  In addition to being a U.S. Army veteran, Farrell was a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church, Cub Run Masonic Lodge #910 F&AM and was a Kentucky Colonel.   

Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory--  one daughter,  Myra Sanders of Wingfield; three sons, Greg James of Brownsville, Bruce James of Park City and Doug James (Donita) of Plymouth, OH; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Hoyt and Jimmie “Porky” James; one granddaughter, Jessica James and his son-in-law, Rick Sanders. 

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Hosparus Health of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42103 or Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 V.F.W. and D.A.V. , 181 Yellow Wood Lane, Bee Spring, KY  42207. 

Interment will be in Stockholm Church Cemetery.

VISITATION
4 - 8 PM, Thursday, September 19, 2019
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9 AM - 1 PM, Friday, September 20, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

MASONIC  SERVICE
7 PM, Thursday, September 19, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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FUNERAL  SERVICE
1 PM, Friday, September 20, 2019
Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

​James Donald Hendrick, 79, of Bowling Green went peacefully to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Elmore and Vera Mae Bunch Hendrick. He is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hendrick; a nephew, Russell Smith; two brothers-in-law, Carl Smith and Chuck Massey. Donald was a business owner of Johnson Welding Company , a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Oakland Masonic Lodge #563, a Shriner, and Tennessee Walking Horse Association.

His survivors include his brother, Tommy Hendrick (Pat); two sisters, Betty Jo Smith and Judy Massey; two nieces, Carla Murphy (Keith) and Darcee Catalanotto (Gary); two nephews, Patrick Hendrick and Richard Smith; several great nieces and nephews; his companion of 25 years, Shirley Elkins; and James Ward whom he considered a son.
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Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-8 p.m. Tuesday and a Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday also visitation Wednesday 9am-2 pm at the funeral home.

​Vanda Laree VanMeter, age 86, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (September 14, 2019) at Grayson Manor Nursing Home in Leitchfield.

She was born on October 5, 1932 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of the late D.T. and Tora Watkins Haycraft. She was a member of the Leitchfield First Baptist Church and served as a past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Laree was a former co-owner, along with her husband, Guy, and her son, Don, of the Ben Franklin Store in Leitchfield. In recent years, she was a committed volunteer at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center, where she was widely known for her “sock monkeys”, which she gave to young patients there.

She is survived by her son, Don VanMeter (Rowena) of Greenville, KY; one sister, Marcella Cummings (Johnny) of Brownsville, KY; a step-granddaughter, Terri Oakley (Nick) of Greenville, KY; and two step-great grandchildren, Addi and Taylor Dukes. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy VanMeter; one sister, Edwina Anderson Brown; and one brother, David Eugene Haycraft.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, (September 17, 2019) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Doug King will be officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday and from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday until time of services.
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An Eastern Star Service will be held at the Dermitt Funeral Home on Monday, (September 16, 2019) at 5:30 p.m.