Nora Templeman Elmore, 90, of Mammoth Cave passed away at 7:22 AM Jan. 27, 2015 at Signature HealthCARE of Bowling Green.
 
The Edmonson County native was a homemaker. She was a daughter of the late Ira Templeman and Bell Kerr Templeman and the wife of the late Conard Elmore. She was preceded in death by three sons, Kenneth Elmore, Roger Elmore and Windell Elmore.
 
Funeral will be at 1:00 PM Thursday at Stockholm United Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Noon-9 PM Wednesday at Gravil Funeral Home and after 10:00 AM Thursday at the church.
 
Surviving are two sons, Jimmie Elmore (Joyce) of Chalybeate and Michael Wayne Elmore (Rose) of Mammoth Cave; seven grandchildren, Rodney Elmore, Sandy Conder, Annette Sanders, Anthony Elmore, Chris Elmore, Wendy Elmore and Tabitha Elmore; three step grandchildren, Jeff Burba, Katrina Irwin and Ashley Bentkowski; eight great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

James Elijah Whittle, age 71 of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Louisville, KY.  The Edmonson County native was born on February 11, 1943 to the late Charles Edward and Lillian Maude Skaggs Whittle. He was married to his devoted wife of 51 years, Margaret Ann “Judy” Whittle, who survives.  

He was a self-employed truck driver and a retired, relief operator for General Electric.  He was also a member of Pleasant Union United Baptist Church in Grayson County. 

In addition to his wife, Margaret Ann “Judy”, he is survived by four daughters, Cindy Fondron (Michael) of West Chester, OH, Pam Carter (John) of Leitchfield, KY, Laura Cassidy (Todd) of Brownsville, KY and Angie Whittle of Elizabethtown, KY; four brothers, Joe Whittle (Mary) of Louisville, KY, Noah Whittle (Ann) of Louisville, KY, John Whittle (Sue Ellen) of Bowling Green, KY and Bob Whittle (Paula) of Louisville, KY; three sisters, Charlene Fields (Bob) of Raliegh, NC, Betty Bilyeu of Portland, OR, Ann Whittle of Ponte Vedra, FL; one sister-in-law, Susie Whittle of Oak Ridge, TN; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Burial will be in Brownsville Cemetery. 

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.

  Visitation: 
• Friday, January 30, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Service:
• Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 12:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Update: A member of the Whittle family asked us to add this special message:
"The funeral will begin at 12 at the funeral home. James loved his old Hot Rods and we plan on paying tribute to him by lining the streets in Brownsville with them, with the Hot Rods leading the way to Brownsville cemetery. Regardless if you knew James or not, if you would like to bring your car and participate please do."

John J. “Big John” Lindsey, age 79 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2015.  The Edmonson County native was born on March 21, 1935 to the late Garfield and Georgia Norris Lindsey and was married to the late Elizabeth A. Walker Lindsey. 

Big John was a Korean War Army Veteran, a self-employed contractor and a member of Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church.  

He leaves to honor his memory— one son, John A. Lindsey (Suzanne) of Silver City, NM; four daughters, Kathy L. Coates (Donald) of Park City, Angela Kay Sowders (Gary) of Roundhill, Donna Sowders (Trenton) of Park City, and Leta Wilkerson (Dale) of Park City; three brothers, Bro. Ed Lindsey of Smiths Grove, Lowell Lindsey (Barbara) of Shepherdsville and Noel Lindsey (Mary) of Bardstown,; four sisters, Leta Whitman of Park City, Evon Davis of Rocky Hill, Marie Burns of Ft. Wayne, IN and Eva York (Jon) of Windyville, twelve grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Louise Lindsey. 

Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. Malcolm Doyle officiating the services.  

The family request memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA  22311.  

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com. 

  Visitation: 
• Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Friday, January 30, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST
  Liberty Hill (Dripping Springs) Missionary Baptist Church  Service:
• Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00 PM CST
  Liberty Hill (Dripping Springs) Missionary Baptist Church

Katherine Craine, age 83, of Cave City departed this life on Friday, January 23, 2015 in Horse Cave. The Barren County native was born on May 18, 1931 to the late Lee and Lucy Bradley Pedigo and was married to the late Henry C. Craine. 

She was a retired from Mammoth Cave Factory Co. and a member of Salem Baptist Church. 

She leaves to honor her memory— two daughters, Jean Owens (Leroy) of Cave City and Billie Cheryl Daniels (Donnie) of Park City; one son, Robert Craine (Sue) of Bon Ayr; one brother, Turner Pedigo (Irene) of Horse Cave; one sister, Rebecca McGinnis of Cave City; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Craine and her grandson, Michael Allen Craine.   

Services will be officiated by Bro. Gary Talley with burial in the Cave City Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

  Visitation: 
• Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
• Monday, January 26, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Service:
• Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Darrell Duvall, age 60 of Bee Spring, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County native was born on December 7, 1954  to Curtis Duvall and the late Cleo Duvall.  

His voice was heard throughout South Central Kentucky while broadcasting “Mornings with Darrell & Al” on WKCT &  “Mornings with Darrell” on WDNS.  Darrell was also a member of Jock United Baptist Church. 

In addition to his father, Curtis, he leaves to honor his memory— two sisters, Deneece Cunningham of Chalybeate, KY and Tomie Delilah Larimore (Don) of Long Beach, MS; two nieces, Mandy Vincent and Korinda Larimore; four nephews, Curtis Vincent (Erin), Rex Booth (Shannon), Steven Vincent (Brittany) and  Jody Booth and a hosts of friends, colleagues and family members.   

Burial will be in Jock Church Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Patton and Bro. Malcolm Doyle officating. 

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.  
  Visitation: 
• Friday, January 23, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST
  Jock United Baptist Church  Service:
• Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM CST
  Jock United Baptist Church

Leonard Childress, age 77, of Rocky Hill departed this life on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his residence.  The Edmonson County native was born on January 31, 1937 to the late Clell and Myrtle Lindsey Childress and was married to Clara Barnes Childress, who survives. 

He was a retired from Southern States, a farmer and a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. 

In addition to his wife, he leaves to honor his memory--  one daughter, Lesa England (David) of Falls of Rough; one son, Gary Childress of Louisville; one stepson, Doug Martin (Shenna Poynter) of Cave City; two step grandchildren, Amanda Sturgeon (Nickolas) and Jason Martin (Lisa) both of Cave City; three brothers, Lannie Childress (Janice) of Rocky Hill, Alton Childress (Joyce) of Sunnyside, and Wayne Childress (Kathleen) of Rocky Hill; three sisters, Edna Jordan of Glasgow, Virgie Brown of Russellville and Leoda Childresss of Rocky Hill and three step great-grandchildren.   

Burial will be in Rocky Hill Cemetery with Bro. Billy Vincent officiating.  

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

  Visitation: 
• Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
• Friday, January 23, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Service:
• Friday, January 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Hazel Helen Bardin, age 86, of Bowling Green, KY, passesd away Friday, January 16, 2015, at Magnolia Village Center in Bowling Green, KY. She was a retired sales clerk for Miss Betsys Dress Shop and a member of Bowling Green First Christian Church. 

The Warren County native was the daughter of the late Carl Dearing and the late Lutie Dearing and wife of the late William Wayne Hardcastle and Michael T. Bardin.

She is survived by one daughter, Sharon Renfro (Eldridge), Smiths Grove, KY; one grandson, Brad Renfro (Robin); one granddaughter, Lesley Spainhoward (Eric); four great grandchildren, Seth Renfro (Taylor), Sydney Renfro, Sawyer Spainhoward, Griffin Spainhoward, Ellie Claire Spainhoward. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Carol Hall.

Bro. Jerry Patton and Bro. Eldridge Renfro will officiate. Interment will at Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, KY.

Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 6100 Dutchman's Lane Ste 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284.
  Visitation: 
• Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Monday, January 19, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Service:
• Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Carlos J. Allen, age 81, of Bowling Green passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Bowling Green. He was born on January 28, 1933 in Oakland, KY to the late Parker and Inez Cloyd Allen and was married to the late JoAnn Allen .

He was a retired maintenance worker for Philip Morris Tobacco and a member Lakeside Baptist Church.

He is survived by one sister, Gelee Jameson of Park City; one brother, Ralph Allen (Edith) of Indianapolis and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Collins, Georgie Davidson, Frankie Bellamy and Goldie Haydon; three brothers, Norman, Ted and Kirk Allen.

Services will be officiated by Bro. Dave Thomas with burial in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, Park City, KY.

Memorial contributions can made to Hospice of Southern Kentucky.

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

  Visitation: 
• Friday, January 16, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
• Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
  Park City Chapel  Service:
• Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Bobby Ray Saling, 81 of Mammoth Cave, KY, departed this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Bowling Green.  The Edmonson County Native was the son of the late Alvin and Cova Woodcock Saling and the devoted husband of the late Evelyn Kerr Saling, who preceded him in death. 

He was a retired supervisor for LG&E, member of Fairview United Baptist Church and Forks of the River Bow Club. 

He is survived by one son, Robert Saling (Lynette) of Mammoth Cave, KY; one daughter, Connie Perry (Fred) of Brooks, KY; three grandchildren, April Troutman (Tommy), Aaron Perry (Heather), Lindsey Saling; twelve great grandchildren; six sisters, Judy Carnes (Bobby), Bee Spring, KY, Kathy Mello (Tony), Mammoth Cave, KY, Anna Helson (John), Sweeden, KY, Sonnie Ashley, (Mike), Brownsville, KY, Sue Richardson (Lee), Sweeden, KY, Thresa Carroll, Brownsville; two brothers, Mike Saling (Linda), Mammoth Cave, KY, Jackie Saling (Vada) Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betsy Saling and one brother Billy Saling.

Bro. Jerry Patton will officiate. Burial will be in the Fairview Church Cemetery. 

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

ARRANGEMENTS BY PATTON FUNERAL HOME BROWNSVILLE CHAPEL

  Visitation: 
• Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Service:
• Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Bro. Howard Wayne Decker, age 60 of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Wednesday, (January 14, 2015) in Caneyville, KY.

He was born on August 14, 1954 in Caneyville, KY, the son of the late George Robert and Lorene Mudd Decker.

He was a retired diesel mechanic for P & L Railroad, a United Baptist Minister for 32 years, where he was the current pastor of the Chalybeate United Baptist Church in Chalybeate, KY and the Fairdale United Baptist Church in Louisville, KY; He enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting and fishing; He was a member of the Grayson County Cattleman’s Association and was a member of the Claggett United Baptist Church.

Bro. Howard is survived by his, wife, Susan Hayes Decker, two sons, Adam Decker of Caneyville and Johnathan Decker and his wife, Katie of Bowling Green KY, three grandchildren, Jaxen, Annleigh and Livi Kate Decker, two sisters, Beulah Hayes (Mark) Leitchfield, and Diane Tomes (John) of Caneyville.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Wesley Robert Decker and a brother, Herman Decker.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, (January 18, 2015) at the Claggett United Baptist Church. Bros. Jerry Weedman, Garry Watkins, James Jesse and Richard Minton will be officiating. Committal service will be in the Pleasant Union United Baptist (Wilson) Church and Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and at the Claggett United Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. Sunday until time of services.

In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Pleasant Union (Wilson) Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.

Richard Wendell “Dick” Ham, 79, of Richmond, retired Minister of Music, First Baptist Church, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 13, 2015.

Born in Louisville, the son of the late Terry W. and Loretta Alexander Ham, he was baptized into the fellowship of the Ninth & O Baptist Church in 1944.

He graduated from Louisville Male High School in 1953 and from Campbellsville Junior College in 1955, a school that later honored him with a Distinguished Alumni Award. He entered Georgetown College in the fall of 1955 and married Nancie Truman of Owensboro on August 18, 1956. He graduated from Georgetown with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1958. While in College, Dick served part-time at churches in Winchester and Ashland, Kentucky.

In January of 1958, he became full-time Minister of Music at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Owensboro. He entered Southern Baptist Seminary, School of Church Music in the fall of 1959 and in the fall of 1961 he became the Minister of Music at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington. In the spring of 1966, he moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he served at First Baptist Church. In 1968, he moved to Nashville, TN, where he served as Consultant of Church Music to the Baptist Sunday School Board, a position he held for 15 years.  

Dick loved working with people of all ages but especially the youth.

While in Tennessee, he led the Tennessee Baptist All-State Chorus on numerous occasions and later established the Kentucky Baptist All-State Chorus of which he directed as well.

In November of 1983, he was called to serve as Minister of Music of The First Baptist Church of Richmond. During his tenure at First Baptist Church, Richmond, he was involved in music programs locally and around the state and nation.    

Following his retirement in 2000, Dick remained active in church music and other activities as well. He was elected Second Vice-President of The Kentucky Baptist Convention. In the entire history of the KBC, he was the only Minister of Music to be nominated for a top office. He served as interim Music Director at churches in Frankfort, Lexington, Corbin and Williamsburg, Kentucky.  He served as an ambassador for Georgetown College and was also an associate of the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, a position he treasured very much.

He also was a columnist for the Senior Page of the Richmond Register.

He had received many honors and achievements during his life-time. He authored three books and composed several pieces of music. He had received the “Musician of Note” award in 2000 from the Kentucky Baptist Music Conference and as recently as September 2014 had received The Eugene Quinn Lifetime achievement award from the Conference, as well.  He was awarded the Honorary Kentucky Colonel not from one, but two governors, Gov. Combs and Gov. Fletcher.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years: Nancie Truman Ham; two daughters: Terry Beth Ham and Wendy Sue Ham; one brother: David Walter Ham (Nancy) and their two daughters: Lorie Barber (Allen) and Christie Woodard (Tracy); a brother-in-law: Art Truman (Judy) and their two sons: Chip Truman (Lucy) and Dan Truman (Shawna) as well as great nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Dick Ham Music Scholarship Fund, C/O Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, 300 Clear Creek Road, Pineville, KY. 40977.

The Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, Richmond and Patton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.    

  Visitation: 
• Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
  The First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY  Service:
• Friday, January 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM EST
  The First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY • Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:00 PM CST
  Graveside Service at Alexander Family Cemetery, Brownsville, KY 

Randel David Johnson, 60 of Bowling Green passed peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Hospice House.

The Warren County native was a son of the late Kirby and Mildred Cowles Johnson and was preceded in death by a son, Matthew David Johnson and brother, Carlos Johnson. He was a bus driver for Warren County School System and a member of Shadyland Church of Christ.

His survivors include his wife, Brenda Madison Johnson; his children, Missy Johnson and Adam Rasdall (Julia); five grandchildren, Sydney and Jayne Hawthorne; Aidan, Olivia, and Rowan Rasdall; a sister, Eunice Wasson (Paul); two brothers, James Johnson (Martha) and Kirby Johnson (Lou Ellen), several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Visitation 2:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. 

Michael Wayne Campbell, 42 of Brownsville, KY, departed this life on Sunday,  January 11, 2015 in Nashville, TN.  The Edmonson County native was born on January 2, 1973 to Wayne and Jannie Campbell, and was the loving husband of Melinda Campbell, all of whom survive. 

He was a sales manager at Gillie Hyde Ford Lincoln in Glasgow, KY and was a faithful member of Oak Grove United Baptist Church.

Michael was a gifted musician, a song writer for BMI, and an avid Elvis fan.  His talent earned him recent recognition in the Singing News. He inspired all with his strong faith in God; his love for his family; his fervent work ethic and his passion for gospel music.  

In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves to honor his memory— three sons, Dylan Campbell (Mahogany) of Mammoth Cave, Colin Campbell and Cameron Campbell, both of Brownsville; one brother, Tracy Campbell (Latasha) of Georgetown; one sister, Felicia Graham (Larry) of Brownsville; grandmother, Erma Dean Hogan of Brownsville and a host of family, friends and colleagues.  

Burial will be in Oak Grove Church Cemetery with Bro. Jason Alexander officiating the services.  

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

Memorial contributions may be made to:
Michael Campbell Memorial Fund
c/o Bank of Edmonson County
PO BOX 99 Brownsville KY 42210

  Visitation: 
• Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST
  Oak Grove United Baptist Church  Service:
• Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM CST
  Oak Grove United Baptist Church

Joy Christine Lucas, 82 of Bowling Green died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at Christian Health Center.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late Carl Eugene and Ada Wilson Miller and wife of the late Rochester Lucas, preceded in death by a son Henry Melvin Lucas and two daughters-in-law, Shirley Lucas and Martina Lucas. She was a seamstress at Fruit of the Loom and a member of Boiling Springs Church of Christ.

Survivors include a son, Marvin Lucas; two daughters, Hilda Jones (Danny), Hazel Watt (Larry); thirteen grandchildren, Dana Phelps, Dona Jones, Deanna Rogers, Patricia Graves, Tammy Flaskamp, Melissa Johnson, Angie Goodrum, Monica Ross, Jennifer Jones, Melvin Lucas, Billy Hearld, Barney Hearald, Michelle Herald; 23 Great Grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, one brother, Paul Miller (Carolyn)

Funeral service 11:00 Saturday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Penns Chapel Cemetery. Visitation 2:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Harvey Thomas Tarter, 99 of Cedar Springs, passed away January 5, 2015 in Glasgow. He was a retired farmer and a member of Cedar Springs United Baptist Church.  

The Louisville native was born October 18, 1915 to the late Sam Tarter and the late Mirtie Keith Tarter and was the husband of the late Stella Mae Harp Tarter.

He is survived by two sons, Thomas Tarter and special friend Dorothy Beeler, and Ervin Tarter (Diane) both of Cedar Springs; one brother Leon Tarter, Smiths Grove and several nieces and nephews.


He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Aleen Compton & Bernice Ray and a brother Wilbur Tarter.

Services will be officiated by Bro. Malcolm Doyle and Bro. Junior Cooke with burial in the Lambert Cemetery. 

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

  Visitation: 
• Wednesday, January 07, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
• Thursday, January 08, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 
  Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel  Service:
• Thursday, January 08, 2015 at 11:00 AM 
  Cedar Springs United Baptist Church

Annette Houchens, age 77, of Cave City passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 in Glasgow. She was born on February 16, 1937 in Barren County to the late Orville and Lucille Geralds Estes and was married to the late Bill Odell Houchens.

She was a homemaker and a member Cave City Church of Christ.

She is survived by three sons, Billy Houchens (Patricia) of Eufaula, Al., Mike Houchens and Kevin Houchens (Martha) of Cave City; one sister, Margie Gentry of Cave City; six grandchildren, April Littlefield, Shawn Houchens, Nicholas Houchens (Helen), Jessica Estes, LeeAnn Mauk (Daniel) and Ryan Houchens (Nicole); ten great grandchildren, Bailey Estes, Landen Houchens, Parker Littlefield, Gracie Estes, Kaiden Houchens, Laycie Mauk, Grayson Littlefield, Kenzleigh Houchens, Makynlie Houchens and Brogen Houchens.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dee Williams and Martha Toms.

Services will be officiated by Bro. Dennis Hugins with burial in the Cave City Cemetery, Cave City, KY.

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

  Visitation: 
• Monday, January 05, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel
• Tuesday, January 06, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel  Service:
• Tuesday, January 06, 2015 at 1:00 PM 
  Patton Funeral Home Park City Chapel

Mitchell Lee Waddell, 68 a lifetime resident of  Cub Run passed away Monday, December 29 at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield.  He was a son of the late Kermitt and Leonora Dennis Waddell.  Mitchell retired from the Corp of Engineers after 29years of service. 
He also was a farmer, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Cub Run Baptist Church and a mason with the Cub Run Masonic Lodge. 

Mitchell is survive d by his wife Judy Wilson Waddell, two sons Patrick Waddell & wife Lisa of Brownsville, Wesley Waddell of Cub Run, one daughter Tara Schmitt & husband Craig of  Louisville, six grandchildren: Tylor Waddell, MaryChris Waddell, John Wesley Waddell, Carter Schmitt, Ingrid Schmitt and Benjamin Schmitt, three sisters: Ada Avery of Elizabethtown, Marilyn Johnston of Elizabethtown and Carolyn Johnston of Munfordville. Mitchell was preceded in death by a brother Wendell Waddell.

Funeral services for Mitchell Lee Waddell will be 1pm Friday, January  2 at the Union Light Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Sanders officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Light Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 10am-9pm and Friday from 8am-12noon  at the Sego Funeral Home.  The family request that memorial donations be made to the St. Judes Research Foundation.   

Charitable donations may be made in Mitchell's memory to the following organization:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 
http://www.stjude.org 
501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Tel: 901 495 3300

Ben Jewell Johnson, age 66, of Lebanon Junction, KY, returned to his Heavenly Father Tuesday, December 30, 2014. The Butler County native was born November 8, 1948 to the late Tower and Nellie Farris Johnson.

He was retired from RC Cola and a member of Maryville Baptist Church and the Local Teamster #89.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dee Johnson; daughters, Genene Gipson (Michael), Sandra Tillett (Charles), Teresa Paul (Stephen) and Tammy Atkins (Bobby Schneider); grandchildren, Derrick, Bradley (Amber), Tiffanie (Mathew), Anthony, Brandie (Jesse), Kristin, Juleon, Miranda, D.J., Justin and Andrew; three great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Evelyn Williams, Rachel Shaw, Opal Phelps, Gracie, Darrell, Bill and Leroy Johnson and a host of other family and friends.

He is also preceded in death by siblings, James, Robert, Sherman, Roselee Johnson and Myrtie Duke.

Burial will be in the Vincent Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.  

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com

  Visitation: 
• Saturday, January 03, 2015 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST 
  Schoppenhorst Underwood Brooks Funeral Home
• Sunday, January 04, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM CST
  Christian Home Baptist Church
• Monday, January 05, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST
  Christian Home Baptist Church  Service:
• Monday, January 05, 2015 at 1:00 PM CST
  Christian Home Baptist Church