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 Basil Anne Hurt Maxwell Darden, 81, of Brownsville passed away Sept. 23, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
The Todd County native was a retired 4th Grade teacher at Brownsville Elementary School, a member of Shady Land Church of Christ, a member of Kentucky Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was the daughter of the late Dartis Hurt and Irene Wells Hurt and the wife of the late Mack Maxwell and Larry Darden, who survives. She was preceded in death by a son, Chad Maxwell. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Shady Land Cemetery. Visitation will take place 4-8 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday. Also surviving are a daughter, Susan Maxwell Vincent (Stacy) of Bee Spring; four step children, Kenny Darden of Kingman, AZ, Mark Darden (Lisa) of Hohenwald, TN, and Mishawn Greenfield (Kelvin) and Crystal Lawson (Ray) both of Elkton; nine grandchildren, Sawyer Vincent, Larry Darden, Christian Carter, Megan Darden, Taylor Darden, Callie Scott, Hayden Greenfield, Abby Greenfield and Kadence Lawson; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.  Larry Dewayne Deweese, age 80 of Cecilia KY departed this life on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital in Elizabethtown. Larry was born on February 23, 1943 to the late Cleo and Pauline Deweese. He was married sixty-one years to Bertie Johnson Deweese, who survives.
Larry grew up in a loving, Christian home, and was saved at the age of twelve at Midway United Missionary Baptist Church. Larry joined Hardin County First United Baptist Church in 1975, where he remained a member until his passing. He worked hard for his family at General Electric in Louisville KY, until his retirement in 1997, after thirty-two years of service. Besides his wife, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Sharon Deweese and Barry (Rebecca) Deweese of Cecilia; brother, Shannon Deweese (Faye) of Cecilia; two grandsons, his pride and joy, Alex and Benjamin Deweese. Larry was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Lynn Deweese. Interment will be in Sweeden Church Cemetery. VISITATION 1—6 PM CST, Monday, September 25, 2023 10 AM—12:30 PM CST, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 1 PM CST, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Sweeden Missionary Baptist Church  Doris Davis, age 85 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, September 19 at Genesis Edmonson Center. The Edmonson County native was born on August 13, 1938 to the late Homer and Goldie Meredith Davis.
Doris worked with her hands as a seamstress at Kellwood Manufacturing. She leaves to honor her memory— her nieces and nephews, Terry Davis (Kathy), Jeff Davis, Matt Davis (Jennifer), Wayne Davis (Jenny), Roy Davis (April), Rachel Davis and Ricky Davis all of Brownsville; several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Bernie Davis, Roy Davis and Mafa Davis; niece Sherry Davis and nephew Gerry Davis. Interment will be in Liberty Cemetery. VISITATION 12—7 PM, Friday, September 22, 2023 9 AM—11 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Brian Matthew Bledsoe, 47, of Smiths Grove passed away Sept. 14, 2023 at his home.
The Edmonson County native was a construction worker. He was a son of Michael Bledsoe, who survives, and the late Carolyn Joan Davis. No public services are scheduled. Burial will take place in Hawkins Cemetery. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Also surviving are three daughters, Brittany Holcomb (Cory) and Emily Bledsoe both of Smiths Grove and Rachael Bledsoe of Indianapolis; four siblings, Craig Bledsoe (Dana) of Bowling Green, Jeff Bledsoe (Michelle) of Richardsville and Lynn Bledsoe and Kristen Hinton both of Brownsville; five grandchildren, Keaton Smith, Storm Holcomb, Athena Holcomb, Kane Marr and Aiden Oakes; and Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Florine Lindsey, age 91 of Pine Grove, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, September 14 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on November 11, 1931 to the late Jim and Bertha O. Miller. She married to Roger Ruben Lindsey, who also preceded her in death.
Florine worked with her hands to provide for her families’ needs. She loved to fish and work puzzles, but her greatest joy was taking care of her family. She was a member of Pleasant Grove “Miller Hill” United Baptist Church. She leaves to honor her memory— her children, Robert Lindsey of Pine Grove, Diana Key of Pine Grove, and Betty Anne Hawks of Brownsville; grandchildren, Keith Lindsey (Andrea), Ray Key (Alisha), Lee Key (Tonya), Kevin Lindsey (Suzanne), Tyler Moon, Joey Moon (Whitney) and Courtney Moon (Matt); great-grandchildren, Michael Wright, David Key, Samantha Moore, Ashley Key, Cody Daniels, Justin Lindsey, Aubrey Wright, Tiffany Key, Matt Key, Brittany Smith, Rayleigh and Braxton Moon and great-great grandchildren, Sylas, Oliver, Elijah, Kaiden, Remi, Lakelynn, Porter and Whitleigh. She was also preceded in death by her children, Betty Jean Lindsey, Thomas R. Lindsey, and Eddie Dean Lindsey. Interment will be in Pine Grove Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Pine Grove Church Cemetery Fund. VISITATION 1—7 PM, Saturday, September 16, 2023 9 AM—3 PM, Sunday, September 17, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 3 PM, Sunday, September 17, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Murrell Johnson, age 77, of Rocky Hill, departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN. The Barren County native was born on October 6, 1945 to the late Jimmy Lawrence and Grace Hope Johnson. He was married to Judy Carol Johnson, until they were parted by her death on July 5, 2015.
Murrell was self-employed, and owned and operated Murrell Johnson Construction for many years. He was an avid horseback rider, and was a member of Cedar Springs Community Church. He leaves to honor his memory— three children, Dewayne Johnson (Alicia) of Naples, FL, Cherie Howard (Roy) of Glasgow and Nicholas Johnson (Megan) of Cincinnati, OH; five grandchildren, Dylan Howard (Amelia), Ariana Whitt (Tanner) Dymie Carroll (Hunter), Ashton Johnson and Aiden Johnson; great-grandchild, Ty Carroll and his twin sister, Murlene McCoy. Murrell was preceded in death by his siblings, Elizabeth Williams, Andrew Johnson, Charles Johnson, Ailene Beck, Marie Gregory, Frances “Bunny” Kemble and Maurice Johnson. Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Brett Boyer Foundation, 129 Bluebell Way, Franklin, TN 37064. VISITATION 3-7 PM, Saturday, September 16, 2023 10AM-1:30, Sunday, September 17, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Sunday, September 17, 2023 Cedar Springs Community Church Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME PARK CITY CHAPEL  United States Army Private First Class Thomas Franklin Brooks, “Frank” to his family and friends, died December 10, 1942, at the age of 23, during World War II while a prisoner of the Japanese military in the Philippines having fought in the Battle of Bataan.
He was born October 3, 1919, near the forks of the Nolin River close to Mammoth Cave in the Straw community of Edmonson County, devoted son of Charles Smith Brooks and Francis Isabell Priddy Brooks and beloved brother to Cardelia, Abraham, Louella, Hubert, Almon, Easol, Ralph, Wanda, Bertie, Zula, and Eula. Frank was saved as a young boy and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Baptist Church. He attended school with his brothers and sisters at the one room Nolin schoolhouse until 8th grade. One of his teachers, Arless Page, inquired about Frank while he was fighting in the Philippines and he remarked on Frank’s character as, “…a splendid young man.” Sadly, Arless would also be killed in Germany, 10 days before the war ended in 1945. In January 1941, Frank, his brother Easol and close friend Cortland Kidwell, joined the Army together in Louisville, Kentucky. Frank was assigned to D Company of the 192nd Tank Battalion at Fort Knox, Kentucky while Easol and Cortland were sent to Texas. D Company was comprised almost completely of men from Kentucky, as it had previously been a Kentucky National Guard unit from Harrodsburg. In October 1941, the 192nd was ordered to the Philippines to reinforce the Army of the Far East under General Douglas MacArthur. Prior to leaving for the Philippines, Frank returned home to visit his loving family. His sister Wanda, 17 at the time, recalled the family taking him to the L&N train depot in Bowling Green and saying goodbye, “He would not let us go up the steps with him.” This would be the last time Frank would see his family. The 192nd shipped out from San Francisco and arrived in the Philippines on November 20, 1941. They were attacked by the Japanese just 18 days later and Frank and his comrades fought valiantly for 4 months against an overwhelming force of the Japanese Army until food and supplies were exhausted. He was wounded in battle and was admitted to a field hospital before the American forces were surrendered by their Commanders on April 10, 1942. He was later imprisoned in the Cabanatuan POW camp and survived 8 months of brutal captivity, suffering from disease, starvation, and unspeakable cruelty at the hands of his Japanese captors. When he died, he was buried within the confines of the camp in a communal grave with 8 other men. In July 1943, The War Department notified the family by telegram that Frank had died. His mother never recovered from the loss as she continued to carry the tremendous burden of having three other sons fighting in the war. When the Japanese surrendered and the war ended in 1945, there were multiple attempts to identify the 2,700 men who had died as prisoners. Ultimately, they were unsuccessful in identifying Frank’s remains and he was buried as an unknown among the 17,000 graves of the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines and is listed as one of the 36,286 missing from the war in the Pacific. In 2014 his sister Eula (1931-2015), along with other nieces and nephews provided DNA samples in hopes that he could be identified. In 2018 his remains were disinterred from the Philippines for potential identification by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and on June 20, 2023, his family was notified that a positive identification had been made. The family requested that he be returned to Kentucky for burial in honor of his Mother’s request. His parents and siblings passed without the closure from his return. The memories of Frank have been passed on to future generations of the family so that his selfless sacrifice will never be forgotten. After more than 80 years since his death, it will be a glorious homecoming for the surviving 37 nieces and nephews as he is returned to Kentucky and Edmonson County for burial beside his parents. His remains will be flown (date to be determined) from Hawaii to the Louisville International Airport where there will be a planeside transfer and ceremony conducted by an Army Honor Guard. Family and others wishing to pay tribute will be there to witness and participate in this solemn and honorable occasion. From the airport there will be a procession to Patton Funeral Home in Brownsville, Ky, which will be led by the Kentucky State Police and members of Rolling Thunder and other military veterans. There will also be a procession on the day of the burial from the funeral home to the burial site. He will be laid to rest at 11:00 am, on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Hill Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery where he will receive military honors. His military awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, POW medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic / Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Philippine Defense Medal. On April 9, 1942, a radio broadcast from Corregidor, Philippines reported the bravery of the American soldiers fighting in the Battle of Bataan. “The world will long remember the epic struggle that American soldiers put up in the jungle fastness of Bataan. They have stood up uncomplaining, under the constant and grueling fire of the enemy for more than four months. Cut off from all sources of help, the intrepid fighters have done all that human endurance could bear. All the world will testify to the most superhuman endurance with which they stood up, until the last, in the face of overwhelming odds.”  James P. “Jimmy” Houchin, age 76 of Cave City, peacefully departed this life at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on October 6, 1946 to the late Rev. James Albert and Christine Graham Houchin. He was married to his wife of thirty-five years, Roberta Houchin, who survives.
Jimmy had worked in years past at R.C. Cola and owned and operated Farmhouse and Hillside Restaurants in Cave City and Bowling Green. He was also a valued staff member at Patton Funeral Home, where he dedicated over fifty years to serving others. Jimmy was saved as an adult at Fairview United Baptist Church, and he remained a member there until his passing. When he wasn't working, he found his greatest pleasures in poking fun at others, fishing with his family and watching U.K. basketball. Besides his wife, Roberta, he leaves to honor his memory-- his children, Teresa Lowe of Bowling Green, Jonathan Houchin (Amy) of Smiths Grove and Jay Houchin (Lillian) of Glasgow; stepson, Darrell Key of Arizona; ten grandchildren, Kendra Troyer (Ephraim), Sarah Lowe, Savannah Bourgeois (Mitchell), Matthew Key, Jade Lee (Peter), Tori Cherry, Maddison Houchin, Denver Houchin, Cam Key and Adeline Houchin; six great-grandchildren, Chase Troyer, Lincoln Rast, Zachary Troyer, Lucas Troyer, Bellamy Brantley and Everly Houchin; siblings, Farron Houchin (Rebecca) of Whitehouse, TN, Donna Lightfoot of Chalybeate, Ramona Sue McDonough (Russell) of Georgia and Sherian Parsley (Randy) of Brownsville, along with a host of friends, nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his stepson, Jason Key. Interment will be in Cave City Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Hosparus Health of Barren River-Glasgow, 1320 N. Race St, Glasgow, KY 42141. VISITATION 2—7 PM, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9 AM—1 PM, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 1 PM, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel  Elsie Dean Bryant Sanders, 77, of Bowling Green passed away Sept.9, 2023 at her home with family by her side.
The Butler County native was a former employee Kellwood, Pig Restaurant and Ray’s Restaurant and was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. She was a daughter of the late William Dave Bryant and Lillian Phelps Bryant and the wife of the late Edward Sanders. She was preceded in death by three brothers, M.D. Bryant, S.G. Bryant and Andy Bryant and a sister-in-law, Mary Bryant. Visitation will take place 2-6 PM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home. No other services are scheduled. Surviving are two sons, Eddie Wayne Sanders (Lisa) of Cub Run and Michael Dewayne Sanders (Tonya) of Sweeden; two daughters, Carolyn Kay Madison (Timmy) and Katrina Diaz both of Bowling Green; three siblings, MacArthur Bryant (Faye) of Big Clifty and Norman Bryant (Vera) and Patsy Brown both of Butler County; eight sisters-in-law, Rene Bryant, Linda Bryant, Helen Priddy, Ellen Priddy, Mary Lashley, Molly Johnson (Elbert), Effie Hogan (James) and Nellie Ruth Hennion (Larry); a brother-in-law, Simon Sanders (Cheryl); seven grandchildren, Hannah Sanders, Mahala Poteet (Tommy), Amber Madison, Edward Sanders, Noah Hensley (Rachel), Cassandra Bale (Michael) and Julie Huff (Ryan); ten great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hosparus of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Ave., Suite B, Bowling Green, KY 42103.  Robert Shannon Elmore, 47, of Wingfield passed away Sept. 8, 2023 at his home.
The Edmonson County native was an employee of Kamp Pallets and was a 1995 graduate of Edmonson County High School. He was the son of the late Robert Elmore and Brenda Mae Potter Elmore. No public services are scheduled. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his companion, Stacey Chambers; a daughter, Karen Elmore of Bowling Green; a step son, Bradley Vanzant; and several cousins.  Doris Ann Eatmon, age 68, of Bee Spring departed this life on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Genesis Edmonson Center. The Edmonson County native was born on August 4, 1955 to Alice Farris McGrew and the late Bert Lee McGrew. She was married to Charles Eatmon, Sr., until they were parted by his passing on March 2, 2020.
Doris worked as a merchandise assistant at Lowes, and was a member of Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church. Besides her mother, Alice, she leaves to honor her memory— her daughters, Stephanie Hiser (Scotty) of Park City and Vanessa Mitchell (Mark) of Elizabethtown; stepson, Charles “Chuck” Eatmon, Jr. (Monica) of Greensburg; grandchildren, Sara Hiser, Lily Mitchell, Alyssa Eatmon, Bentley Hiser, Ty Eatmon and Poppy Mitchell and sister, Kathleen Cowan (David) of Bee Spring. Interment will be in Bee Spring Church Cemetery. VISITATION 10 AM—7 PM, Sunday, September 10, 2023 9 AM—12:30 PM, Monday, September 11, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL 1 PM, Monday, September 11, 2023 Bee Spring Missionary Baptist Church  Billy Hugh Honeycutt, age 85, of Park City, departed this life on Wednesday, September 7, 2023 in Brownsville. The Albany, KY native was born on September 28, 1937 to the late Oscar and Dorothy Neal Honeycutt.
Billy was an avid farmer, he started working for Straders Dairy in Hiseville and milked for numerous dairy farms. He also worked for the Edmonson County Road Department, Barren County School Systems and served eighteen years in the Kentucky Army National Guard in the 1st Bn 623rd Field Artillery (Morgan’s Men). He was a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— sons, Billy Joe Honeycutt (Tammie) of Cedar Springs, Robert Lee Honeycutt of Hiseville, Johnny Hugh Honeycutt of Hiseville and Cody Honeycutt (Ashley) of Cedar Springs; daughters, Jane Ann Gassaway (Wallace) of Edmonton, Mary Ruth Jessie of Hiseville and Beth Skaggs (Keith) of Park City; nineteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother, Wayne Honeycutt of Hiseville; sisters, Mary Johnson of Glasgow, Jane Weaver (Lois) of Greenville and Doris Lawrence (James) of Glasgow and several nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and Eugene Honeycutt; sisters, Rose Pemberton, Carolyn Hale and Sue Riddle; daughter-in-law, Sherry Honeycutt and son-in-law, Clint Cook. Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. Memorial contributions can be made to: Edmonson Center Activities Fund, 813 S Main Street, Brownsville, KY 42210. VISITATION 3-7 PM, Friday, September 8, 2023 9-11 AM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Charlie W. Whittinghill, age 85 of Brownsville, peacefully departed this life at his home on September 6, 2023. The Edmonson County native was born on September 15, 1937 to the late Willard and Elzo Chambers Whittinghill. He was married to his loving and devoted wife, Peggy Alexander Whittinghill, until they were parted by her death on November 9, 1997.
Charlie served our country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the military and returned to Kentucky, where he received his bachelor’s degree and worked as an administrative officer at the Great Onyx Job Corps. After retiring for the second time, he went on to be elected as the Edmonson County Jailer for two terms. Charlie was an all-star athlete during his youth, and excelled in all sports. However, his greatest accomplishment was when he was saved as a young man at Kyrock United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— his children, Cindy Rich (Jeff), James Whittinghill and Michelle Buttram (Joe) all of Smiths Grove; grandchildren, Joey Carnes (Lindsay), Miranda Thomas (Austin), Clay Buttram (Raley) and Hunter Buttram (Cleo); five great-grandchildren; siblings, Bill Whittinghill (Ruth), Glen Whittinghill (Sue), Norma Crawford and Darrell Whittinghill, along with several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon A. Whittinghill and siblings, Vernetia Weinstein, Carl Whittinghill, Sam Whittinghill, Bob Whittinghill and Gary Whittinghill. Interment will be in Alexander Cemetery with graveside military honors by Nesbit Alexander Memorial Post #6937 VFW. Memorial contributions can be made to: Alexander Cemetery Fund, c/o Victor Alexander, 394 Lock Road, Brownsville, KY 42210. VISITATION 3—7 PM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 10 AM—4 PM Sunday, September 10, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 4 PM, Sunday, September 10, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Lois Kathleen Barbour Childress, 87, died peacefully in the arms of her family on August 29, 2023, at her home, after a long courageous journey with Parkinson's Disease.
Kathy was born on March 11, 1936 in Carroll County, Maryland, the daughter of Kurgy Barbour and Arvilla Rappoldt Barbour Jones. After her father's accidental death, 4 year old Kathy, her two sisters, and their mother, moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia. There she was raised in a close-knit family, filled with the love of a wonderfully kind stepfather and the joy of a truly blended family. Embraced by her new brothers and sisters, they fondly nicknamed her "Sister." Kathy's upbringing was rooted in strong Christian values. Actively involved in Fairview Baptist Church, she and her sisters sang in the choir. She attended James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg prior to marrying Owen Childress. She was a devoted and faithful wife for 66 years and was by his side throughout his 20 year career in the USMC. She served her country as a military wife, while also lovingly caring for her two daughters; always involving them in church wherever their military moves would take them. Upon returning to Owen's Kentucky roots in 1972, Kathy supported his dream of owning a farm and settled into life in Barren County. She developed many friendships and participated in Pathfinders, arts and crafts groups, the Barren County Homemakers, a weaving guild, and visited residents of local nursing homes. Her daughters, as well as three generations of grandchildren, brought joy to her heart and filled her days with happiness. She formerly belonged to Highland United Methodist Church, and loved singing in the choir. As her illness progressed, she was unable to physically attend church, but continued to forge her faith in Christ as a member of the televised Family Worship Center. Kathy leaves behind two daughters to honor her memory: Sherry Ward and her husband, Richard, of Chillicothe, Ohio; and Denise Mahaney and her husband, Joe, of Bowling Green, Kentucky. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Brandon Childress, Jordan Mahaney (Hayley Cain), Ryan Mahaney (Mia Belcher), Ethan Mahaney (Amber Bochynski), Susan (Brian) Lieving, and Hudson (Judy) Ward. Also surviving are great grandchildren: Charlotte (James) White, Nova and Riyah Mahaney, Laney and Lindsey Lieving; Hudson, Madison, and Elison Ward; and two great great grandchildren, Oliver and Kathleen White. Kathy is also survived by her sister, June Floyd, and brothers, George (Barbara) and John (Susan) Jones; sister-in-law, Aleen James; and brothers-in-law, Floyd, Kennith (Nina), and Elmo (Vernice) Childress. She was the "fun aunt" to many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Clifton Jones, Sr., and siblings, Clifton Jones, Jr., Linwood "Pigeon" Jones, Laverne Rappoldt, Arlene Easley, and Betty Lee Synan. Kathy loved her flower garden, but also loved acts of kindness. In lieu of flowers, do what Kathy would do; be a blessing to others...visit the sick or lonely, donate your time or money to a food pantry, support rescued animals at your local shelter, read to a child, or reach out to those in need. Interment will be Camp Ground Cemetery. VISITATION 4 - 7 PM, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12 - 2 PM, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel  Rev. Owen Junior Meredith, of Cave City departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his residence. The Hart County native was born on June 14, 1942 to the late Graden J. and Lissie Burba Meredith. He was married to his devoted wife and best friend, Magaline Childress Meredith, who survives.
Rev. Junior was a member of Northtown United Baptist Church and Bearwallow Cave City Masonic Lodge #231 F&AM. He worked as a certified welder, and was a co-owner of Magaline’s Antique Mall and Magaline’s Sandwich Shop. Besides his wife, Magaline, he leaves to honor his memory, his daughter, Lisa Wilson (David) of Scottsville; sisters, Joann Dennis (Charles), Bertha Williams and Mary Jane Alvey and a brother, Samuel Meredith. Interment will be in the Northtown Church Cemetery. VISITATION 2 –7 PM, Friday, September 1, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel 9-11AM, Saturday, September 2, 2023 Northtown United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 11 AM, Saturday, September 2, 2023 Northtown United Baptist Church  Natosha Marie Hunt, age 32 of Center, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at University of Louisville Hospital. The Edmonson County native was born on September 15, 1990 to the late George Hunt and Deborah Sue White Hunt.
Natosha was a 2008 graduate of Edmonson County High School, and went on to play collegiate basketball for Mid Continent University and Dyersburg State Community College. She was athletic, an amazing cook and loved the outdoors! She loved fishing, hunting for mushrooms and cooking for her family and friends. Her personality was contagious, and she always showed true love and kindness to those that meant the most to her. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves to honor her memory—her fiancé, David Stotts of Center; son, Rylon William Tomes of Glasgow; sister, Beth Ann Gibbons (Anthony) of Cave City; nephews, Samuel and Issac Gibbons; aunt, Charlene White, honorary mother, Marilyn Jones (Tim); father-in-law, Phillip Stotts (Melissa) and brother-in-law, Sammy Stotts (Sara Beth). Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Cheyenne Louise Stotts and her uncle, Howard White. Memorial contributions can be made to: Natosha Hunt Memorial Fund, c/o Patton Funeral Home, P.O. Box 318 Cave City, KY 42127. VISITATION 2 – 4 PM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel CELEBRATION OF LIFE 4 PM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel  Theresa Abner Carroll, 76, of Bee Spring, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away Aug. 28, 2023 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
The Joliet, IL native was an owner of Lil’ Abner’s, a CNA at Grayson manor, a personal caregiver and a member of Harvest Time Apostolic Church. She was a daughter of the late John Liccardi and Jenny Pesce. She was preceded in death by a son, John A. Geary and three siblings, Helen, Johnny Liccardi and Thomas Liccardi Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Harvest Time Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Thursday. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Arnold of Bee Spring and Theresa Logsdon (Kendall) of Leitchfield; three siblings, Gene Liccardi, Mike Liccardi and Patty Yager; six grandchildren, Alex Geary, Spencer Vincent (Seairra), Trevor Vincent (Autumn), Heather Logsdon, Tabitha Logsdon and Kimberly Logsdon; nine great grandchildren; and the father of her children, John Geary.  Everett “Butch” Simpson Jr, age 66, of Bee Spring, died on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his home. One could say it was an unexpected passing, but this sort of ugly, unceremonious death can always be expected when you choose drugs over anything else, including your own children. These children, Everett “Charlie” Simpson III (Alexis) and Jessica Simpson, aren’t left to “honor his memory”- they’re left to wonder why they were never enough for him to get clean, and to deal with the pain of never having a real, present father.
Butch worked for many years for Holley Carburetor, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Everett Simpson Sr; mother, Jacqueda Harrison Knight; two brothers, Lewis Kevin Simpson and Charles “Chuck” Simpson; and one sister Regina “Jeanne” Tarantino. If you are reading this and thinking it’s terrible, you’re right, it is terrible- the terrible, ugly truth of the consequences of living a life of drugs. If you are reading this and you’re an addict, there is help available; take it, especially if you have children. Don’t leave them to wonder why they weren’t worth the effort. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP Butch will be cremated, with no public service. The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to: 13th Street Clubhouse, at 13thstreetclubhouse.com. --Written by his daughter, Jessica Simpson. - ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL -  Sylvia Boston Sandefur, age 77, of Glasgow, departed this life on Monday, August 21, 2023 at TJ Samson Community Hospital. The Barren County native was born on July 31, 1946 to the late Payne and Ora Stephens Boston. She was married to Sam Sandefur, who also preceded her in death.
Sylvia was a member of Park City Baptist Church and a member of Barren County Homemakers. She was a former manager at Helig-Meyers, a farmer and attended Temple Hill School. She leaves to honor her memory— her sons, Burl Scott, Jr. (Valerie), Chris Scott (Jeanine), Scotty Scott (Suzie) all of Glasgow and Chris Sandefur of Bowling Green; grandchildren, Jason Scott, Jake Scott, Zack Scott, Anna Marie Vincent, Jesse Scott, Christina Scott, Crystal Scott, Aimee Scott and Abbie Scott; siblings, Shelvy Boston (Becky), Eugene Boston (Glenda), Kay Turner (Hughie), Kyle Boston (Kathy), Eddie Boston (Christy) and Timmy Boston, who was also her caregiver; six great-grandchildren and beloved nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Logan Scott. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. VISITATION 4-7 PM, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 9-10 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 10 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Brenda Kay Glass, age 76 of Glasgow, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Barren County native was born on August 8, 1947 to the late Robert Lee and Willie Myrtle Bunch. She was married to her devoted husband of forty–seven years, Kenneth Wayne Glass, who survives.
Brenda was of the Baptist faith, and worked for years taking care of the elderly. She had a beautiful voice and such a talent to play the piano and sing. Brenda and Kenneth thoroughly enjoyed taking a stroll down the back country roads on their motorcycle with the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Besides her husband, Kenneth, she leaves to honor her memory— her daughter, Tina Morgan Burton (David) of Cave City; a grandson, Quentin Lee Burton of Cave City; a brother, Roger Lee Bunch (Norma) of Glasgow; four nieces and several great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Thelma Bunch. Interment will be in Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. VISITATION 2—7 PM, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10 AM—3 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 3 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel  The Jefferson County native was a homemaker and a member of Red hill General Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Howard Humphrey and Josephine Jones Humphrey and the wife of the late Darrel Dane Kinser Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM Monday at Red Hill General Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place 11:00 AM-7:00 PM Sunday and after 10:00 AM Monday at the church. Gravil Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are two daughters, Sherri Stettler (Robert) of Louisville and Tammy Kinser of New Albany, IN; a son Darrel Dane Kinser Jr. (Deborah) of Brownsville; five grandchildren, Darrel Dane Kinser III (Michelle), Shawn Matthew Kinser (Samantha), Eric Joseph Kinser, Robert Wayne Stettler Jr. and Rex Andrew Needham (Carley); and eight great grandchildren.  Jeffrey Allan Carnes, 62, of Bee Spring passed away Wednesday Aug. 16, 2023 at his home.
The Edmonson County native was a 1979 graduate of Edmonson County High School, a construction worker- working mostly as a carpenter and bridge builder, was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Fairview United Baptist Church. He was a son of Bobby Carnes and Judy Saling Carnes of Bee Spring, who survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Joe Carnes. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will take place 3-7 PM Sunday and after 9:00 AM Monday at Gravil Funeral Home. Also surviving are a son, Kyle Carnes (Tiffany) of Smiths Grove; three sisters, Debbie Jaggers (James) of Mammoth Cave, Sherry Gibson (Kevin) of Brownsville and LaDonna Houchin (Rick) of Bowling Green; two brothers, Bart Helson (Lynn) of Scottsville and Tony Carnes of Big Clifty; three grandchildren, Braxton Carnes, Zaylee Carnes and Emerson Carnes; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, whom he loved very much.  Necia Joyce Jaggers Brooks, 84, of Louisville passed away at 9:32 AM Aug. 16, 2023 at Baptist Health in Louisville.
The Edmonson County native was a production line worker for General Electric and a member of Cove Hollow United Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Marvin Thomas Jaggers and Sylvia Poteet Jaggers. She was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Brooks; a sister, Darlene Jaggers Childress; three grandsons, Brandon Brooks, Jeremy Shelton and Jason Shelton; and a great granddaughter, Willow Necia Shelton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Sunday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Cove Hollow Cemetery. Visitation will take place 2-7 PM Saturday and after 9:00 AM Sunday. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Brooks and Lisa Brooks both of Louisville; three brothers, Billy Jaggers (Ann) of Louisville, Jerry Jaggers of Brownsville and Freddie Jaggers (Truley) of Sweeden; five sisters, Ruth Weible (Charlie) and Shirley Trimble both of Mt. Washington, Deloris Garrett (C.L.) of Louisville, Mary Lewis (Art) of Shepherdsville and Marcia Thompson of Mammoth Cave; eight grandchildren, Kenny Brooks, Korey Brooks (Courtney), Thomas Brooks (Julie), Jeff Brooks, Jessica Hildenbradt (Jake), Kristy Shelton, Michael Shelton and Sean Shelton (Jenna); 17 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Kathy Helen Mercer, age 66, passed away in Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 14, 2023. She was born in Louisville Kentucky to Merial Jaggers and Bethel (Poteet) Jaggers in December of 1956. She is preceded in death by her father Merial Jaggers.
Kathy was blessing in every way. She was a wonderful mother, and she loved her grandbabies. She was crazy about her husband Of 42 years and loved all of her family dearly. She liked to paint and she loved to go fishing. She was always there to listen and lend a helping hand. Survivors include her husband Lennis Mercer and their children; Jamie Mercer (Kevin Whitaker), and Kevin Mercer. Her mother Bethel Jaggers, three grandchildren; William Shields, Haley Shields, and Charli Mercer as well as one great grandson, Karson Johnson. Siblings James Jaggers (Debbie), Allen Jaggers (Melinda), and Mirlyn Jaggers, in addition to several nieces and nephews who also survive. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, August 18 at the J.C. Kirby & Son Broadway Chapel, and from 9 until 1 p.m. Saturday at Cove Hollow United Baptist Church (4004 Nolin Dam Road Mammoth Cave, Kentucky 42259). Burial will follow in Cove Hollow Cemetery.  Martha Francene Duvall Vasiloff, age 76 of Brownsville, departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2023 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on July 31, 1947 to the late Rex and Orene Lashley Duvall.
While living in Detroit, Martha worked many years as a bank teller for Comerica. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother and gram to her grandchildren. She leaves to honor her memory— her daughter, Vicki Saling (Shawn) of Bee Spring; grandchildren, Samantha Saling, McKenzie Saling and Cole Saling along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her son, Darren Vasiloff and her sister, Mary Jean Arnett. VISITATION 3—7 PM, Monday, August 21, 2023 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel |
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