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 Bro. Lelan A. Childress, age 95 of Cub Run, KY entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on November 2, 1925 to the late Lawrence and Linda Pierce Childress. He was married to his devoted wife of sixty-eight years, Thelma Jean Williams Childress, until they were parted by her death.
Bro. Lelan served our county in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Stockholm United Baptist Church, and ordained into God’s ministry on March 25, 1962. Through the years, Bro. Lelan pastored eleven churches throughout Edmonson, Hart, and Grayson Counties, and helped in over one hundred revivals throughout Kentucky and Tennessee. He leaves to honor his memory—one daughter, Pauletta Sanders (Nelson) of Mammoth Cave; two sons, Ronnie Childress (Sally) and Mark Childress all of Cub Run; daughter-in-law, Joni Childress of Louisville; three brothers, Floyd Childress, Kennith Childress (Nina), and Elmo Childress (Vernice), all of Mammoth Cave; one sister, Aleen James of Brownsville; eleven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Randy Childress, and his siblings, Pauline Sanders, Rosie Harrison and Georgie, Wade, Howard, and Owen Childress. Interment will be in Stockholm Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stockholm United Baptist Church, c/o James Kennedy, 220 Ray Ashley Road, Sweeden, KY 42285. VISITATION 4 pm, Monday, July 26, 2021 until the time of the funeral service Stockholm United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Stockholm United Baptist Church - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Bro. William Edward “Ed” Harp, 82, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Colonial Center Nursing Home in Bowling Green. He was the son of the late Theodore “Jack” Harp and Effie Johnson Harp. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Harp; one daughter Teresa Harp Dennison and one brother, Gene Harp; brothers-in-law, Walter Webb and Lonnie Vincent.
Ed retired after working as a heavy equipment operator in both coal and rock quarries. He was a true definition of a handyman; he could fix or build anything. He enjoyed reading his bible, attending church, gardening and fishing. Ed cherished a lot of things, but nothing could compare to the love he had for his grandchildren. He is survived by-- two daughters, Christy Harp Stice and Renee Fogle; two sons, Will Harp (Alecia) and Timmy Harp; two sisters, Marilyn “Gray” Vincent and Mildred Webb; one brother, Gary Harp; son-in-law, Elbert Dennison; grandchildren, Kristin Nicole Stice Swinton (Jonathan), Abby Breanne Stice Graham (Zack), Adri Harp, Kalob Harp, Misty Bryant (Chris), Amber Avery (Tom), Brandy Flucker (Brandon), Daniel Dennison and great-grandchildren, Rilee Nicole Swinton, Easton Michael Graham, Colby Moutardier, Sydney Moutardier, Jada Decker, Meadow Decker, Garrett Lee Dennison, Logan Connor Phillips and Keyton Dennison. He is also survived by the staff at Colonial Center, who took such exceptional care of him. Interment to follow at Anneta United Baptist Church Cemetery. VISITATION 4 - 7 pm, Monday, July 26, 2021 9 -11 am, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Pearl Smith Elmore, age 96 of Mammoth Cave, KY departed this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare Edmonson Center in Brownsville. The Edmonson County native was born on November 11, 1924 to the late Ernest and Mary Edna Rich Smith. She was married to the late Stanford Chester Elmore, who preceded her in death.
Pearl was a housewife and a member of Union Light Missionary Baptist Church and the Green River Order of Eastern Star. She leaves to honor her memory—one son, Harold W. Elmore (Judy) of Bradenton, FL; two grandchildren, Erin Pittman (Cary) and Ethan Elmore (Megan); one great- grandchild; two sisters, Anna Lou Rigdon (Arvil) of Louisville and Estelene Webb (Lonard) of Mammoth Cave; one brother, Harlon Smith (Betty) of Mammoth Cave, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Nelson, and Billy Frank Smith, and one sister, Willowdean Childress. Memorial contributions may be made to: Union Light Cemetery Fund, c/o Mike Sanders, 6275 Hwy. 259 N., Sweeden, KY 42285. VISITATION 2 - 4 pm, Saturday, July 24, 2021 Union Light Missionary Baptist Church GRAVESIDE SERVICE 4 pm, Saturday, July 24, 2021 Union Light Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Bill Jaggers, age 95 of Sweeden, departed this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Hospice House of Southern Kentucky. The Edmonson County native was born on February 13, 1926 to the late Johnny B. and Dellie Young Jaggers. He was married to Chestine Meredith Jaggers, who also preceded him in death.
Bill worked in construction and retired from Scotty’s Contracting. He was a member of Kyrock United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory-- one son, Bennie Jaggers (Katie) of Sweeden; four grandchildren, Joey Saling (Patsy), Jimmy Saling, Eric Jaggers (Gena) and Julie Harp (Wayne); three great-grandchildren, Derrick Jaggers, Tera Bryant (Travis) and Bryan Saling and three great-great grandchildren, Joey Bryant, Haylli Saling and Bailey Saling. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Marilyn Jaggers and five brothers, Wendell, John Dale, Lloyd, Willie Floyd and Claude Dale Jaggers. Interment will be in Kyrock Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Kyrock Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Kelly Jaggers, 1419 Dan Dunn Road, Hodgenville, KY 42748. VISITATION 3:00 – 7:00 pm, Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:00 am –2:00 pm, Sunday, July 25, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 25, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Dallis L. Meredith, age 87 of Brownsville, KY departed this life on July 19, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on July 31, 1933 to the late Bro. Everett J. and Effie Anderson Meredith. He was married to his devoted wife and help mate of sixty-eight years, Nell Luttrell Meredith, who survives.
Dallis was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He retired as a heavy equipment operator after working for years with Glass Paving and Coleman Brothers Construction. He was a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church, Wand B. Doyle DAV Chapter #32 and Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two daughters, Machell Martin (Roger) and Theresa Lamar (Don) all of Lindseyville; four grandchildren, Meredith Stewart (Chris), Sean Martin (Jessica), Jourdian Lamar (Amanda) and Nathaniel Lamar; six great-grandchildren, Sarah and J.T. Stewart, Jonah Couch, Dallis and Emmy Lamar and Olivia Martin; one brother, Larry Meredith of Lindseyville along with several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Perry Meredith, Eva Pearl Tomes, Dorothy Bullock and Regnal Meredith. Interment will be in Pleasant Union Church Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. VISITATION 2 - 7 pm, Friday, July 23, 2021 9 - 11 am, Saturday, July 24, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am, Saturday, July 24, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Rumsey Woodcock, age 71, peacefully departed this life with his family by his side on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on January 7, 1950 to the late Rex and Lucille Farris Woodcock. He was married to his devoted wife of forty-eight years, Peggy Woodcock, who survives.
Rumsey worked in construction, and was a member of Mt. Zion United Baptist Church. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— two children, Diana Wilson (Eric) of Cub Run and Buddy Woodcock (Trisha) of Bee Spring; five grandchildren, Colton Wilson (Dylan), Sierra Wilson, Janna Blair (Colton), Kaelynn Woodcock and Emma Woodcock; two great-grandchildren, Baleigh Hawks and Connor Blair; three brothers, Larry Woodcock (Teresa), Dennis Woodcock (Loretta), Allen Woodcock (Debra) and two sisters, Tammy Miller (Doug) and Joan Childress (Joe). He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Ronnie Woodcock and one sister, Porsha Woodcock. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104. VISITATION 12 - 7 pm, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9 am - 1 pm, Thursday, July 22, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 1 pm, Thursday, July 22, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Eddie “Catfish” Lindsey, age 70 of the Pine Grove community, departed this life on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on May 25, 1951 to the late Roger R. Lindsey and Florine Miller Lindsey, who survives.
Eddie was a former die caster for J.L. French. He enjoyed farming and fishing, and was a member of Mt. Zion United Baptist Church. Besides his mother, he leaves to honor his memory-- his siblings, Robert Lindsey of Pine Grove and Diane Key of Wingfield; a niece, Betty Hawks (Chris); four nephews, Keith Lindsey (Andrea), Ray Key (Alisha), Lee Key (Tonya) and Kevin Lindsey (Susie), along with several great nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Lindsey and sister, Betty Jean Lindsey. Interment will be in Pine Grove United Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. VISITATION 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday, July 19, 2021 10:00 am –7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel 9:00 — 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Pine Grove United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Pine Grove United Baptist Church  Ronnie Len Houchin, age 63 of Brownsville, KY departed this life with his family by his side on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his residence. The Edmonson County native was born on November 7, 1957 to the late Edward D. and Betty L. Houchin. He was married to his loving and devoted wife of thirty-one years, Teresa Culbreth Houchin, who survives.
Ronnie retired after thirty-eight years from Country Oven Bakery. He was member of Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge #355 F&AM, and Pleasant Union United Baptist Church. Ronnie was an outdoorsman, and thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also an avid UK fan. However, his greatest pleasures were found being “Pappy” to his grandchildren, and spending time with his family and friends. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory-- his twin daughters, Shelly Tunks (K.B.) and Shannon Houchin all of Bowling Green; four grandsons, Braxton and Brodie Highbaugh, Noah York and Blaine Tunks; three brothers, Tommy Houchin (Lottie) of Chalybeate, David “Dink” Houchin of Brownsville and Ricky Houchin (LaDonna) of Bowling Green; his mother-in-law, Shirley Culbreth of Sweeden, along with several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Heath Turner York and two brothers, Terry and Allen Houchin. Memorial contributions can be made to: Santa’s Helping Hands, Inc., c/o Mark Wardlow, 664 Key Cemetery Road, Bee Spring, KY 42207. Interment will be in Sweeden Church Cemetery. VISITATION 4 - 8 pm, Saturday, July 17, 2021 10 am - 8 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021 9 - 11 am, Monday, July 19, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel MASONIC SERVICE 6 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am, Monday, July 19, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Carole Ray Sanders, age 90, departed this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on July 30, 1930 to the late Clyde Noah and Beulah Renfro Ray. She was married to Henry “Tommy” Sanders, Jr., who preceded her in death.
Carole was a homemaker, and previously worked as a seamstress at the local sewing factory. She was a member of Beaver Dam Chapel United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory-- her children, Cindy Sanders of Bowling Green and Tony Sanders (Tammy) of Brownsville; a grandson, Daniel Sanders; a brother, Luther Ray (Charlotte) of Chalybeate; sisters-in-law, Janelle Ray, Sue Sanders and Carolyn Sanders, along with several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Hawkins Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hawkins Cemetery Fund, c/o Gale Renfro, 1040 Beaver Dam Chapel Road, Smiths Grove, KY 42171 or Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104. VISITATION 2 - 8 pm, Saturday, July 17, 2021 10 am - 2 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 pm, Sunday, July 18, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Kayla Wynne Ritter Cassady, age 71, passed away Friday July 9, 2021 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The Barren County native was the daughter of the late Parker and Ollie Ritter, she was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Ritter. Kayla was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson and Western Kentucky University, she worked 27 years for Brite’s furniture, she was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, she loved monograming and loved to sew. Kayla loved her family and spending time with her friends. Kayla is survived by her husband, Dale Cassady, two sisters in laws, Karen Clines (Johnie) and Joan “Jo” Davis (Billy Neal), two nieces, Emily Gibson (Roy) and Stephanie Elder (Eric), six great nieces and nephews, Ryan, Rance, Emma, Ethan, Rachel and Madeline and two special friends, Tina Milliner and Vickie Wood. Visitation will be Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 1:00 PM- 7:00 PM and Monday, July 12, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM with Funeral Service at 1:30 PM at the J. C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel with burial to follow in the Fairview Cemetery.  Sarah Decker Duvall, age 84 of Bowling Green, KY departed this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Grayson County native was born on August 10, 1936 to the late Simon and Rhoda Cook Decker.
Sarah was a former seamstress at Brownsville Manufacturing, and was a cook at Mariah’s. She was a member of Anneta United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory-- two sons, Rodney Duvall of Anneta and Roger Duvall (Marsha) of Leitchfield; one daughter, Sara Ann Cummings (Scott) of Smiths Grove; five grandchildren, Brandy Bratcher (Josh), Ryan Duvall (Kim), Darrell Thrasher, LeAnn Cline (Jeremy) and Tristan Duvall (Cheyenne); one great-grandson, Sawyer Cline and one sister, Elva Sanders. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Lannie and Danny Duvall; one granddaughter, Clarissa Jo Duvall; four brothers, Calvin, Stroud, Vean and Eugene Decker; two sisters, Nancy and Hannah Sanders and her companion, Wayne Keown. Memorial contributions can be made to: Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101. Interment will be in Anneta Church Cemetery. VISITATION 4 - 7 pm, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9 - 11 am, Thursday, July 15, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am, Thursday, July 15, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Travis Cole Seabolt, 35, of Smiths Grove passed away Thursday July 8, 2021 at his home.
The Edmonson County native was a 2003 graduate of ECHS, a USPS letter carrier, a US Army disabled veteran of the Iraq War and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. He was a son of Mark Seabolt (Carla) of Leitchfield and Brenda Duvall Johnson (Roger) of Bowling Green, who survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cub Creek Cemetery. Public visitations will take place 5-8 PM Sunday, 11 AM-8 PM Monday and after 11:00 AM Tuesday. Also surviving are his wife, Amberly Nichols Seabolt; two sons, Aiden Seabolt and Tayton Seabolt both of Smiths Grove; a brother, Chris Seabolt (Tabby) of Bowling Green; a sister, Bethany Gipson of Elizabethtown; mother-in-law, Brenda Sue Jaggers of Mammoth Cave; father-in-law, Gary Nichols (Shelly) of Bee Spring; brother-in-law, Kyle Carnes (Tiffany) of Smiths Grove; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to a yet-to-be established trust fund for his children.  David Murl “Butch” Higginbotham, age 68, of Park City, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Signature Health Care of Glasgow. He was born in Glasgow, KY on June 14, 1953 to the late Leslie and Margoline Lyons Higginbotham.
Butch worked as a farmer, and also at Park Mammoth Resorts Stables as a trail guide. He was an avid rider and lover of horses. Butch served on the Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department for several years. He leaves to honor his memory-- one brother, Phillip Higginbotham (Shirley) of Rocky Hill; three sisters, Delora Craine of Cave City, Sherry Johnson of Chalybeate and Juanita Pedigo of Glasgow; one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Higginbotham of Alvaton; several nieces, nephews and very dear friends, Ronnie Decker and family and Barry Stewart and family. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Doug Higginbotham; one infant sister, Theola Carol Higginbotham and one nephew, Steve Craine. Interment will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery. VISITATION 3 - 7 pm , Sunday, July 11, 2021 10 am - 2 pm, Monday, July 12, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 pm , Monday, July 12, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Tony Joe Spinks, age 61 of Louisville, KY departed this life on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Norton’s Healthcare Pavilion. The Jefferson County native was born on December 11, 1960 to the late Joe L. and Margaret Opal Lindsey Spinks.
Tony was a former employee of T.J. Maxx, an eagle scout and volunteered at the science center. He was also a member of Southwest Christian Church. He leaves to honor his memory— his foster mother, Maggie Whayne (Jim) of Louisville; sister, Rebecca Boyk (Frank) of Sweeden; step-mother, Mamie Spinks of Sweeden and step-brother, Tim Lindsey (Sherry) of Chalybeate, along with several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Neal Spinks. Memorial contributions can be made to: March of Dimes, Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 18819, Atlanta, GA 31126. Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery. VISITATION 1—2 pm, Friday, July 9, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 pm, Friday, July 9, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Michael J. Page, 60 of Smiths Grove died at his residence on Friday, July 2, 2021.
He was a son of the late Arlie and Rebecca Susan Bradley Page. Mike was a retired production worker for Georgia Pacific, a member of the American Legion and Rock Castle Gun Club. He served in the U S Marine Corp. His survivors are his three sisters, Sharon Burns (Roger), Janet Riley (Jasper) and Lisa Page and his two brothers, Larry Page (Judy) and Gary Page (Renita); several loving nieces and nephews and his furbabies, Hobo, Munky and Holly Piper. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Archie Newman Wilson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be make to the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, 1925 River St., Bowling Green, KY 42101  On July 5, 2021, Jacqueline Wayne Prunty Douglas entered into her heavenly rest at her home surrounded by her family and her loved ones. Jackie was born to the late Haskell Wayne and Jessie Edna Alexander Prunty on October 2nd, 1945.
At the age of nine, she was saved at Zion Church in Louisville. She joined Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member. When she was sixteen, she married the love of her life, Mac Douglas. Mac was a devoted husband and Jackie adored him. Their fifty-nine year marriage was blessed with two children and two grandchildren. They were also blessed with one great-grandson and have another great-grandchild on the way. Along with her husband, Mac, Jackie leaves behind to carry on her legacy, her two loving children, Barry Douglas of Bowling Green and Shelia Perry (Dennis) of Oakland. She will also be missed by her grandsons, Kyle Upton and Tyler Upton (MecKenzie) all of Bowling Green. Her great-grandson, Jake Upton of Oakland will also miss her dearly. She is also survived by her siblings, Phyllis Parsley (Steve) of Brownsville, Steve Prunty (Tina) of Bowling Green, and Susie Skaggs (Eric) of Chalybeate. Jackie is also leaving behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles who will carry on her memory. What a happy day it must have been in heaven when they all could see each other again. The family would like to say a sincere thank you to Arnetta Alcorn for many years of loving dedication and friendship to the family. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to: Alexander Cemetery, c/o Victor Alexander, 394 Lock Road, Brownsville, KY 42210 or Hospice of Southern Kentucky, 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104. VISITATION 2 — 7 pm, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 10 am —12 pm, Thursday, July 8, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 12 pm, Thursday, July 8, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Judy Jane VanMeter, age 76 of Clarkson, departed this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. The Edmonson County native was born on July 6, 1944 to the late Matthew York and Norene Vincent York.
Judy was a homemaker and a member of Vincent Church. She leaves to honor her memory-- two granddaughters, Candice Jordan Sanders and Kaitlyn Sullivan; one great-grandson, Caden; dear friends, Doris Brown and J.R. Childress, along with several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her children, Thomas VanMeter and Denise Sullivan Coy; her grandson, Brayden Sanders and two sisters, Cova Vincent and Gloria Dean Smith. Interment will be in Vincent Cemetery. VISITATION 11 am - 2 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 pm, Friday, July 2, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Bonnie Lee Lindsey, age 81 of Brownsville, departed this life on Friday, June 25, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on May 21, 1940 to the late Homer and Maggie Jane Johnson Lindsey.
Bonnie was a caregiver having cared for her parents and was a waitress at Edmonson Drugs. She was a member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory-- two brothers, William Jackie Lindsey (Linda) and C.D. Lindsey (Sheila) both of Brownsville; three sisters, Betty Watt of Pine Grove, Shirlene Young of Brownsville, Virginia Burns (Albert) of Georgia; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmie Andrew Lindsey and Harold Lindsey and two sisters, Margaret Jackson and Martha Poteet. Interment will be in Johnson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson Cemetery, c/o Vernon Johnson, 109 Mohawk Rd., Brownsville, KY 42210. VISITATION 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00 am –11:00 am, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Edna Mae Lancaster, age 81 of Smiths Grove, departed this life on Friday, June 25, 2021 at The Medical Center in Bowling Green. The Butler County native was born on February 16, 1940 to the late Ira V. Howard and Lona V. Pharris Howard. She was married to Robert Earl Lancaster, who preceded her in death.
Edna was employed by Hinton’s Cleaners and was a member of Resurrection Church of Bowling Green, KY. She leaves to honor her memory— one son, Robert Lancaster (Beverly) of Munfordville; two daughters, Robin Poteet (Rick) of Smiths Grove and Rhonda Stasel (David) of Bonnieville; ten grandchildren, Ricky Wells (Kristal), April Hall (Derrick) Ryan Wells, Dustin Poteet (Ashley), Dustin “DL” Lindsey, Brandon Poteet (Amy), Matt Stasel, Shawn Stasel (Shawn), Weston Lancaster (Jennifer) and Jordayn Rennick (David); fourteen great grandchildren; three sisters, Erma Wood, Mavis Vincent and Ruby Frank; one brother, James Howard; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one brother, V.L. Howard. VISITATION 11 am—6 pm, Monday, June 28, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 6 pm, Monday, June 28, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Albert Riley Rich, 83 of Smiths Grove passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday June 25, 2021 at his residence.
Albert was a son of the late Abb and Mattie Inez Rich and is preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Rich, William Rich, and Joe Rich, also two brothers-in-law, Clifford Peay and Medford Skaggs. He was a route salesman for Sunbeam Bread Company, a member, deacon and sunday school teacher at Smiths Grove Baptist Church. Albert was a U. S. Army Veteran, a former member of the Smiths Grove Lions Club for 42 years; past district governor; past president of the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation, and served as the Smiths Grove Representative for 14 years on the Bowling Green Warren County Planning Commission. Leaving to cherish his memories is his wife of 63 years, Geneva Rich; two daughters, Debbie Joyner (Monroe) and Sandy Butler (Johnnie); one son, Mike Rich ( Pan) He was a loving Gran to six grandchildren, Josh James (Jamie), Lucas Joyner (Liza), Kasey McCrary (Chris), Brooke Miller (Steven), Linsey Logsdon (Chris) and Mattie Rich (Chandel); 14 great grandchildren, Mackenzie Miller, Jacob Miller, Abby Logsdon, Lucy Joyner, Connor James, Lily Joyner, Nolan McCrary, Jonathan Miller, Ryser Anne Joyner, Mallorie James, Jackson Riley Logsdon, Ryne McCrary, Julia Joyner and Cole McCrary. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Smiths Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request expressions of sympathy be made to Smiths Grove Baptist Church Building Fund.  Roberta Elmore Simmons, age 84 of Wingfield, departed this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on June 20, 1937 to the late, Lennie and Virgie Logsdon Elmore. She was married to the late, Guy “Tootle” Simmons.
Roberta was a retired housekeeper with WKU, and was a member of Wingfield United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory—three sons, Danny Simmons of Sandy Hook, Bobby Joe Simmons and Randy Simmons (Amanda) of Wingfield; two daughters, Christal Womack of Bowling Green and Brandy Simmons of Franklin; four grandchildren, Ashley Simmons, Robert Womack, Britiany Simmons and Jessie James and two great-grandchildren, Josh England and Ayler England. Interment will be in Wingfield Church Cemetery. VISITATION 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Sunday, June 27, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel GRAVESIDE SERVICE 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 27, 2021 Wingfield Church Cemetery  Carolyn Smith Florence, 86, of Louisville, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a former secretary for American Builders. Her greatest title was mother and grandmother. She was a member of Beechmont Woman's Club and also Tops#KY27. She treasured the many friends she made as she worked organizing events with these groups. She was also a lifelong faithful member of Hazelwood Baptist Church. While she passionately loved her family, many Sunday dinners were spent hosting and including seminary students or grandchildren's friends treating them like they were family.
The Louisville native was the youngest child of the late Charles D. Smith and the late Margaret Lanham Smith. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend of over 66 years, John Oscar Florence as well as 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by three sons, Dr. John Florence (Vickie), Corydon, IN, Ted A. Florence (Betina), Brownsville, KY, Lee D. Florence (Tracey), Louisville, KY; six granddaughters, one grandson, fourteen great grandchildren; one sister, Jean Birch; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, June 21, 2021 at Ratterman Funeral Home on 7336 Southside Dr., Louisville, KY and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Hazelwood Baptist Church, 4201 Taylor Blvd, Louisville, KY. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the church. Interment will be at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Memorial donations can be made to Beechmont Woman's Club Scholarship Fund. VISITATION 3-8pm ET, Monday, June 21, 2021 at Ratterman Funeral Home Southside Dr. 10am-11am ET, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Hazelwood Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Hazelwood Baptist Church -ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL AND RATTERMAN FUNERAL HOME -  Arthur Lloyd Raymer, 83, of Greenwood, IN passed away Thursday June 10, 2021. Mr. Raymer was born September 13, 1937 in Huff, Kentucky to the late Cova Wayne Raymer and Eula Francis Hardin Raymer.
Lloyd attended Sunfish High School and graduated from Kailua High School in Hawaii. A proud veteran, he also served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed as an instructor with Amtrak and retired after 30 years of service. Lloyd was an avid golfer and served as a ranger at Shady Hollow Golf Course. He deeply loved his family and cherished the moments they could spend together. Lloyd was a member of the Greenwood Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Loletta Rodgers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cub Creek Cemetery; Visitation will take place 4-7 pm Monday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 19977 S. State Road 135 in Greenwood and 10 AM-2 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home. Surviving are his loving wife, Catherine Faye Minton Raymer; his children, Arthur Samuel Raymer (Laura), Anita Faye Raymer Hopper and Michael Anthony Raymer; his grandchildren, Preston Davis Hopper, Nicholas Wayne Raymer, Tasha Marie Raymer, Hannah Katherine Gayhart and Landon Jameson Raymer; a great-grandchild, Kashton Davis Raymer, a sister, Lucille Self of Huff; and several nieces and nephews.  James Walker Bullock, age 70, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Bowling Green. He was born August 1, 1950 in Bowling Green. James was a retired Carpenter and of Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents Loyd Bullock and Helen Lindsey Bullock, son James Michael (Mike) Bullock, 3 brothers Paul Bullock, Frederick Bullock, infant Loyd Thomas, 2 sisters: Martha Meredith, Anna Marie Decker.
He leaves behind his wife of 32 years Myra Kay Nealy Bullock, a daughter Stacy Cockerel (Kevin), two sons: Chad Bullock (Teresa), Brad Bullock (Jeanne), daughter-in-law Tonia Bullock all of Bowling Green, two sisters: Rosalie Tunks of Crittenden, Mary Kinser of Louisville, one brother: Woody Bullock of Brownsville, 1 granddaughter Riley Marie, 8 grandsons Logan, Hunter, Holden, Cole, Chase, Rhett, River and 2 step grandsons Taylor and Tyler and step great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday, June 12, 2021 and Sunday 10:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM at J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel with burial to follow in Luttrell Cemetery in Brownsville, KY.  Stella Richards, age 87, of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Signature Healthcare of Hart County. The Cumberland County, KY native was born May 18, 1934 to the late Paul Young and Roxie Goodhue Young. She was married to Howard Richards, who also preceded her in death.
Stella was the owner of Stel’s Diner and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory— son, Earl Crews (Kim) of Glasgow; daughter, Debbie Passmore of Cave City; brother, Johnny Young (Sandy) of Glasgow; four grandchildren, Scotty London, Leticia Cline, Shannon Pennycuff (Derek), Kyle Crews and four great-grandchildren. Stella was also preceded in death by one son Michael Crews; two sisters, Barbara Scott and Nina Anderson; a brother, Lee Young and a half-sister, Ruby Cannon. Interment will be in Fairview Church Cemetery, Brownsville, KY. VISITATION 11:00 am —1:00 pm, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel |
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