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 Virginia Barbee Houchin, age 88 of Cedar Springs, departed this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on May 18, 1932 to the late Omer and Lillie Parker Barbee. She was married to George Albert “ Tubby” Houchin, who survives.
Virginia was a housewife, and also worked in retail at a women’s clothing store. She was a member of Capitol Hill Homemakers, and Cedar Springs United Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she leaves to honor her memory— two children, Royce Houchin of Smiths Grove and Marilyn Willis (Dallas) of Whitehouse, TN; two grandchildren, Robin Coots (Dale) and Tyra Palmer (Justin); three great-grandchildren, Austin Coots (Tiffany), Knox and Beau Palmer and three great-great grandchildren, Lincoln and Aspen Coots and Chase Coots. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter and her husband, Christy Lindsey Lucas and her husband Grover and three siblings, Alvin and Bro. Belvy Barbee and Patsy Demunbrun. Interment will be in Lambert Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Lambert Cemetery, c/o Bro. Malcolm Doyle, 405 Malcolm Doyle Road, Park City, KY 42160. VISITATION 11 am— 2:30 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel GRAVESIDE SERVICE 3 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021 Lambert Cemetery  Thomas Cassady, age 91 of Brownsville, departed this life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on October 12, 1929 to the late James Willie and Mary Campbell Cassady. He was married to Chloie Emogene Key Cassady, who preceded him in death.
Thomas was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He worked in construction and for Key Oil Company. He was a member of Beaver Dam United Baptist Church. He leaves to honor his memory— one son, Dale Cassady (Kayla) of Bowling Green; one daughter, Karen Cline (Johnie) of Brownsville; one grandson, Nicholas Lashley of Bowling Green; one granddaughter, Emily Gibson (Roy) of Bee Spring; four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rance, Ethan and Emma Gibson; one sister, Eva Huffman of Brownsville and a special friend, Martha Resch of Bowling Green. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Donita Lashley, one brother, Benny Cassady and three sisters, Maggie Cowles, Ella Mae Madison and Mary Sturdivant. Memorial contributions can be made to: Great Teddy Bear Run—Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, 103 East 12th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101. VISITATION 1 - 7 pm, Friday, May 7, 2021 9 - 11 am, Saturday, May 8, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 11 am, Saturday, May 8, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Elizabeth Joyce Massey, 80 of Smiths Grove died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Glenview Health Care.
The Warren County native was daughter of the late Grider and Rena West Kemble and wife of the late Roy Massey. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Kemble. Joyce was a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church, a sales representative for Modern Woodman and owner of the Smiths Grove Flavor Isle. Joyce did a lot for her community from the students at North Warren Elementary to the customers she met at the Flavor Isle. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Joey Booker (Vickie) and daughter, Lesa Booker; four grandchildren, Bradley Booker, Ashley Booker, Natalie Booker and Wesley Booker; several great grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis Carter, Shelby Simpson and Norman Neagle; two brothers, Roland Kemble (Marilyn) and Robert Kemble (Linda); several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. There will be a walk through visitation from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Otter Gap Cemetery. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Gary Wayne Simmons, age 69 of Ankeny, Iowa, departed this life on April 28, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Louisville, KY to James Simmons and the late Marsetta Simmons. Gary was married to his soul-mate, Melissa Simmons, on June 26, 2015.
Gary loved his country and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a manager at Fresh Thyme Market. Gary was saved at Campbell’s Chapel United Baptist Church on March 28, 1967, and remained a member until his passing. He is survived by his family, whom he adored— his wife, Melissa Simmons; three children, Marsetta Nicolocchia, Deborah Reyes (John) and Gary Simmons, Jr.; two step-children, Ben Phillips and Jessica Phillips; five grandsons; one great-granddaughter; his father, James Simmons (Jean); two brothers, Ricky Simmons (Della) and Tony Simmons and one sister, Gina Miller (Paul). Besides his mother, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Fitzwater. VISITATION 11 am — 2 pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel FUNERAL SERVICE 2 pm, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel |
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